City of Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Meeting December 19, 2024 (Part 2)

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Design development update (60% milestone)

Schedule update for February 13th Council meeting

Playground equipment selection

Splash pad design concepts

Site plan alternates (stormwater, parking, fields)

Trail and connectivity planning

Tree removal and replacement policy (Emerald Ash Borer)

Stormwater infrastructure and pond layout

Winter park usage and amenities

Lighting plan (security and pedestrian)

Park building layout, restrooms, and catering kitchen

Notable Quotes (4)

If the city is going to develop a policy in the next year or two... there are a few places where putting a new tree next to an ash tree will make removing the ash tree when a borer comes just problematic.

Thomas
Tree removalDiscussing the long-term viability of ash trees.

I'm just curious because there isn't really anything that's impeding... it just seems like why would you get rid of them if you're going to just be remove surv this long they could last years.

Chair Christenson
Tree preservationQuestioning the wholesale removal of healthy-looking ash trees.

The current concept shows the Far West larger Pond would be a wet pond... The central Pond would be sometimes wet sometimes dry and then the southern one to the south of Park lot would be always dry.

Thomas
StormwaterExplaining the planned stormwater management system.

There is a new Minnesota statute that you need to have at least one adult changing table in a family restroom with an assembly occupancy.

Thomas
Building codesExplaining the layout requirements for the building's family restroom.

People (3)

GabbyRepresentative

Assisting with park design development.

ThomasArchitect

Assisting with park building architectural design.

Places Mentioned

Corkran FieldDiamond Lake Regional Trail

Events & Meetings (1)

  • February 13th City Council meeting for 60% design review
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City of Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Meeting December 19, 2024 (Part 2) - Corcoran Recorder