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Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Minutes
April 16, 2026 - 7:00 pm
The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on April 16, 2026, at City Hall in Corcoran, MN. Present were
Commissioners Anderson, Christenson, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler.
Absent: Commissioner Erzberger
Present at City Hall was Parks and Recreation Manager Christensen Buck and Community Development
Administrative Assistant Gellman.
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chair Christenson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Christenson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Agenda Approval
Motion: Made by Anderson, seconded by Schmidt, to approve the agenda for the April 16, 2026, Parks and
Trails Commission Meeting.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
4. Minutes
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Anderson, to approve March 19, 2026, minutes.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
5. Open Forum – Public Comment Opportunity
Ramana Reddy Meda Venkat, 19957 64th Avenue, addressed the Commission representing the Tavera
Homeowners Association advocating for a park to be constructed within the Tavera community.
Werner Golling, 19539 102nd Place, addressed the Commission representing a veteran’s group within the
Bellwether community advocating for a park to be constructed in the Bellwether community with the help of the
veterans group.
Katherine Drivas, 6747 Olde Sturbridge Drive, addressed the Commission to thank the commissioners and staff
for their work during previous meetings and work done around park planning in the city.
6. Presentations
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a. Commissioner Training
Parks and Recreation Manager Christensen Buck presented the Commissioner Training.
7. Unfinished Business
a. Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson Election
Commissioner Erzberger was absent from the election but confirmed with Parks and Recreation Manager
Christensen Buck that he accepted the election results.
8. New Business
a. Hennepin County Youth Activity Grant Application
Parks and Recreation Manager Christensen Buck asked the Commission to recommend approval to the City
Council to apply for the Hennepin County Youth Activity Grant to construct a new shed at Heritage Park.
Motion: Made by Nybo, seconded by Christenson, to recommend approval to the City Council to apply for the
Hennepin County Youth Activity Grant to construct a new shed at Heritage Park.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
9. Reports/Information
a. Planning Project Update
Community Development Administrative Assistant Gellman gave a brief update.
b. Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update
Parks and Recreation Manager Christensen Buck presented the Parks, Recreation, and Trails Update.
10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports
a. Garden Club Report
Commissioner Anderson gave a brief update.
b. Park Dedication Fund
Parks and Recreation Manager Christensen Buck supplied the most recent Park Dedication Fund numbers.
11. Other Business/Announcements
12. Adjournment
Motion: Made by Strehler, seconded by Anderson, to adjourn the April 16, 2026, Parks and Trails Commission
meeting at 7:50 pm.
Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Nybo, Schmidt, and Strehler
(Motion carried 5:0)
Submitted by Seth Gellman, Community Development Administrative Assistant