09/20/2010 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
WORKSHOP
September 20, 2010
6:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
Conference Rooms 2 A & B
I.Call to Order 6:00 pm
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The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request
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SEPTEMBER 2010
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE
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Eagan Market Fest has come to a close for the season on September 15. Feedback was positive
and attendees are excited it will be returning in Summer 2011.
Lone Oak Days Fall festival at Holz farm will be held Saturday and Sunday September 25 and 26,
from 11:00am-4:00pm on both days. Many activities are planned and we hope to see crowds like
last year, when 1,209 enjoyed the event over the 2 days.
The Eagan Tribute & Memorial Plaza being constructed adjacent to the new pavilion in Central
Park is nearing completion. A dedication ceremony is planned for 4:30 PM, Thursday, October 14.
The event is open to the public.
After some weather and material delivery delays, the exterior of the new Festival Grounds Pavilion
is nearly complete. Some interior finishing will be completed this fall/winter by Park staff in
anticipation of opening for use next spring
SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Bids were opened for a dry land training space in the Civic Arena on September 14. Bids were
excellent and a recommendation to award the bid will be considered by the City Council on
September 21.
PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Fall softball is winding down with one week left and a couple of rain outs. Fall sports are
underway for basketball, flag football and volleyball. There are currently 153 teams registered
between the four sports. Winter sports information will be available in October with
registration in November.
A paved pedestrian trail along Gold Trail, connecting the Cedar Grove redevelopment area to lower
Woodhaven Park is nearly complete
Out of the nine 55+Senior fitness classes that started in September, 5 are full with wait lists.
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The ECC hosted a fitness member appreciation day on August 23 to thank members. Healthy
snacks were provided and members had an opportunity to provide feedback.
A new service is being implemented at the ECC fitness center; Posture Alignment Training. This
pay for service will be performed by staff who have specialized certification. This service will
compliment the overall personal training program.
New free weight strength equipment was installed at the ECC fitness center as part of the
replacement and renewal plan during the building shut down.
There will be a fitness center open house Sept. 22-24 to allow people in the community to
experience a complimentary workout. Following, there will be a membership promotion Sept. 24-
Oct. 4 in which the enrollment fee will be reduced to $15 from $69.
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Who Done It Hike was September 12 in conjunction with SORR (South of the River Recreators).
Approximately 170 people participated in the hike.
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Fall skate school began the week of September 13 at the Civic Arena.
PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
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FACILITATE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
9:30-11:30. Preschool classes, music classes, Art house opportunities, birthday parties and
Preschool Open gym were all showcased. Close to 100 people came to take advantage of the free
opportunity to play!
The Annual 55+/Senior Corn Feed was held at Holz Farm on September 1. Participants enjoyed
great food, tractor hay ride and tours by the Friends of the Farm.
PROVIDE RECREATION EXPERIENCES
Fall Preschool Classes began on Monday, September 13 and over 200 children are registered.
The process of replacing and renovating the large playground area at Trapp Farm has begun. The
project will include two new playground structures, new decking, benches and landscape.
Completion this year is hoped for.
The process of shutting off water at park sites has begun. Restrooms are now closed except for
scheduled activities. It takes 4-6 weeks to shut down all sites and irrigation systems for the winter.
After School programs at Dakota Hills Middle school will start the second week in October.
Innovative thinking by middle school and recreation staff went into planning a program since after
school busing was eliminated.
Another successful Cascade Bay season has come to a close. Details of the season will be shared
with the Commission in October.
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