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10/18/2010 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved January 13, 2011 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA MI NUTES OF REGULAR MEETUIG' OCTOBER I8, 2i A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on October 18, 2010. Commission Members present: Rebecca Aanning, Jennifer Dahlquist, Laurie Halverson and Michael Palmer, and Phil Belfiori. Staff members present included Director, Juli Seydell Johnson, Superintendent Paul Olson and Superintendent of Operations Cherryl Mesko. APPROVAL t EAtENDA Member Dahlquist moved, Member Belfiori seconded, with all members present voting in favor to approve the agenda as presented. There were no visitors to be heard. PROV Member Aanning moved, Member Palmer seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes of July 19, 2010. ISITORS TO BE HE ARD S .OF JULY 19,2 S DEPARTMENT U' DATE Director Johnson mentioned the dedication of the new Eagan Memorial Plaza at Central Park, a tribute to our Armed Forces, Police and Volunteer Fire Fighters. The new pavilion at Central Park on the festival grounds is almost completed and will be open for public use this spring. Director Johnson spoke of the new trail that has gone in at Woodhaven Park, which will connect the Cedar Grove area to the park amenities and runs along Gold Trail. The Civic Arena has partnered with the Eagan Hockey Association and has started part two of construction which includes a 2 level training area for dry land training and other hockey association needs. The Halloween Hodgepodge is Sunday October 24 from 3 -7 pm at the Eagan Community Center. As we move into cooler weather, water is being turned off at all of our park sites. Some portable toilets still remain at some of the parks for certain activities. Director Johnson concluded that there is a new playground going in at Trapp Farm Park and should be completed this fall. CONSENT AG ENDA There were no Consent Agenda items for the Commission to review. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to review. OLD BUSINESS There were no Old Business Items for the Commission to review. Advisory Parks Commission October 18, 2010 Page 2 NEW BUSYNESS Park Site Fund CIP — 2011 -2015: Director Johnson introduced Superintendent Paul Olson who gave a brief overview explaining the 2011 -2015 CIP for Park improvements. They were as follows: • Transportation Infrastructure Improvements at Central Park/ECC; Make modifications to the site and/or parking areas to improve the efficiency of on -site vehicular and pedestrian movements, especially as pertains to special events. • Master Plan Improvements at Patrick Eagan Park; Remove the existing "Deerwood" rental house and restore the site. • Skate Park Upgrades/Improvements at Lexington - Diffley Park; Replace aged equipment, add new features. • Trail Enhancement at Bur Oaks Park; Install a pedestrian bridge across an existing water channel to improve access to park amenities and creating walking opportunities. • Playground Upgrades, Site TBD; Replace aging playground equipment, upgrade surrounding amenities (Bur Oaks projected / 15 -20 year rotation) • Small Projects; Continuation of funding for opportunities and needs that become apparent or available during the year • Acquisition; Funding for acquisition opportunities. No sites currently identified. Member Palmer asked if additional trails would be put in, possibly around the lake with the removal of the Deerwood rental house. Superintendent Olson stated that it has been looked into, but the problem is with a portion of the area in which flooding occurs due to the bounce in the lake, although the area has potential for a possible boardwalk and will be looked at in the fututre. A work shop with the City Council will be scheduled on December 14 at which time the APrC will present the 2011- 2015 CIP to the Council for their consideration and possible approval. The focus will be the review of 2011 projects. Member Aanning moved to recommend to the City Council the CIP as presented. Member Dahlquist seconded with all members voting in favor. Parks and Trails Dedication Fees Director Johnson once again introduced Superintendent Olson who gave a brief overview regarding the fees that produce the funds which go into the CIP. Superintendent Olson recommended keeping the 2011 fees the same as they were in 2010. Member Dahlquist moved to recommend to the City Council the approval of the 2011 Parks and Trail dedication fees with no changes from 2010. Member Aanning seconded with all members voting in favor. Fee Schedule Director Johnson gave a brief overview of the Fee schedule as presented in the packet; this fee schedule does include all three enterprise budgets, the Eagan Community Center, the Civic Arena and Cascade Bay. Staff is proposing a 2% increase of fees from 2010 to 2011 to offset increases in supply and personnel costs. Member Belfiori moved to recommend to the Council the 2011 fee schedule. Member Palmquist seconded with all members voting in favor. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS Superintendent Cherryl Mesko gave a power point presentation regarding the events that went on during the year at Cascade Bay and the Civic Arena. Member Halvorson asked if Cascade Bay Season passes will ever be interchangeable within the family household. Superintendent Mesko mentioned that season pass holders now have the opportunity to purchase a 10 punch card at a reduced rate to be used for additional family members, nanny's or guests they would like to bring with them. Advisory Parks Commission October 18, 2010 Page 3 03 MUNICATIONS There were no Communications for the Commission to review. RO1:ND TABLE Commission Member, Michael Palmer complimented the new trail going in a Walnut Park. ADJO With no further business to conduct, Member Dahlquist moved, Member Palmer seconded, with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.