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01/12/2012 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION Thursday, January 12, 2012 7:00 pm Eagan Municipal Center, City Council Chambers Workshop: Potential Dog Park Site(s) 6:30  6:55 pm Conference Room 2 A & B Agenda I.Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 pm II.Adopt Agenda 7:01 pm III.Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 16 and September 19, 2011 7:02 pm IV.Visitors to be Heard 7:03 pm V.Directors Update Pages 3-4 7:04 pm VI.Consent Agenda 7:07 pm A. Cedar Valley Church Preliminary Subdivision Pages 5-9 VII. Development Proposals 7:10 pm VIII. Old Business A.Dog Park Potential Site(s) Report Pages 10-18 7:11 pm IX. New Business A.Healthy Eating and Active Living Community Resolution Pages 19-20 7:20 pm B.2012 Park and Trail Dedication Fees Pages 21-22 7:30 pm X. Other Business and Reports A. Forestry Report Pages 23-31 7:35 pm B. Park Maintenance Report 7:50 pm XI. Communications 8:05 pm XII. Round Table 8:06 pm XIII. Adjournment 8:10 pm 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, c disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status w for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon r event. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City Next Advisory Parks Commission Meeting: Monday, March 19, 2012 Subject to approval ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION Monday, May 16, 2011 MINUTES OF WORKSHOP MEETING OFMAY 16, 2011 A workshop session was held at 6:30 p.m. on March 14, 2011 with Members present: Jennifer Dahlquist, Laurie Halverson, Michael Palmer, M-Harlin. The purpose of the workshop session was to select the Arbor Day Poster that wou and to review sign designs for placement on the north side of the Eagan Art Ho art project. The final agenda item was the annual Commission org schedule and election of officers. After a brief description of the responsibilities of the Chair, ominations were opened for the Chair position. Jennifer Dahlquist moved, Michael Palme Chair. There were no other nominations and all members present approved the nomination of Chair. Nominations were opened for the Vice Chair position. Michael Palmer moved, Laurie Halverson seconded the nomination of Jennifer Dahlquist for Vice Chair. There were no other nominations and all members present approved the nomination of Jennifer Dahlquist for Vice Chair. Nominations were opened for the Secretary position. Jennifer Dah nomination of Michael Palmer for Secretary. There were no other nominations and all members present a nomination of Michael Palmer for Secretary. After reviewing the proposed bi-monthly meeting schedule Commission members were reminded that i was a development item to review or other business to be conducted, the Commission may need t-convene during an off-month in order to make timely recommendations to the City Counci moved, Matthew Steele seconded with all members present voting to approve the bi-monthly meeting schedule as follows: 2011: May 16, July 18, September 19, November 14, 2012: January 12, March 19 and May 16 The workshop was concluded at 6:55 p.m. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 16, 2011 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called toMay 16, 2011. Commission Members present: Jennifer Dahlquist, Laurie Halverson, Michael Palmer, Matthew St Todd-Harlin . Staff members present included Director Juli Seydell Johnson, Recreation Program Manager Nowariak, Recreation Facilities Manager Rippe, Recreation Supervisor Rivam. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Dahlquist moved, Member Palmer seconded, with all members present voting in favor to approve the agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 2011 Member Dahlquist moved, Member Steele seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes of March 14, 2011. Advisory Parks Commission May 16, 2011 Page 2 VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. DIRECTORS DEPARTMENT UPDATE Director Johnson stated that its been a challenge this spring f mentioned that Market Fest begins on June 8 and goes through the end of September at the Festival Grounds at the ECC. Rentals are up and parking poses a problem but ways are beAt the Fitness Center a senior program called Silver Sneakers is being introduc cost to them. Trainer Time has also been introduced and the per throughout the fitness open hours. Cascade Bay will be opening School to offer swimming lessons at Cascade Bay. The buckthorn and residents should call the Forestry Division to arrange pick restrooms will not be open every day until Memorial Day. A resident asked if volunteers could assist in the buckthorn removal program and Director Johnson stated that the resident sh on the program. . CITIZEN LAKE MONITORING PROGRAM  VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Director Johnson introduced Jesse Koehle, Water Quality Staff, Monitoring Program and recognized volunteers of the program. Jesse briefly explained the program stating that the City worked with the MN Pollution Control Agency in monitoring the cl recognized Jack Krech who has been monitoring Hay Lake for over g Carlson Lake for 5 years and Joe Schafer who has been monitoring volunteer with a plaque. WETLAND HEALTH EVALUATION PROGRAM UPDATE Jesse then introduced Mary Ann McKeown, who is the head team leader for the Wetland Health Evaluation Program in the City. Mary Ann briefly explained the program sta in Eagan. Member Halvorson asked how someone would contact membyou would contact Dakota Count, herself or Jesse. CONSENT AGENDA Director Johnson stated that the City of Eagan has been named a anniversary of the annual proclamation by the APrC. Arbor Day is scheduled for WedJune 8 and the 10 th Grandfather Tree project will be celebrated as well that date at moved, Member Dahlquist seconded the motion for the Arbor Day Pr 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 May 16, 2011 Page 3 NEW BUSINESS There were no New Business items for the Commission to review. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS Director Johnson introduced Sonya Rippe, Recreation Facility Man Program Manager, who gave a brief overview of their respective dPowerPoint presentation of the breakdown of the adult sport activities, facility rentals, golf programs, birthday parties that the Parks & Rec Department offers. Sonya also explained the launching of the Ci overview of the site. Paula Nowariak showed an example of the Holz Farm Park brochure Community One Person at a Time replacing last years Discover programs  Preschool, Youth, Teens, Adults, 55+ Seniors, Art House and Community Events. Paula mentioned that the 5 Annual Marketfest will begin on Wednesday, June 8 and explained the various activiti th Marketfest. Paula highlighted other events such as the 5K Your Way Run, Holz Farm events, the Womens Running Club, tennis programs and camps, preschool programs, adaptive pr-ball and the Puppet Wagon. Loudi Rivamonte, Program Supervisor, gave a brief overvteens program, the Art house programs and seniors programs. Member Halvorson thanked the Parks & Rec She stated that they are well trained and very helpful. COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communication items for the Commission to review. ROUND TABLE Member Halvorson welcomed the two new members of the Commission  Matt Steele and Andrea Todd-Harlin. Member Halvorson explained the Round Tab le concept to the new m House for her sons birthday party. She stated it was a great s for the Ice Show. Member Todd-Harlin stated she was excited to work on the Commission. Member was excited about the number of registrants for the Parks progra Commission. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct, Member Dahlquist moved, Member Palmer seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting at p.m. ____________________________________________________ ____________________________ Secretary Date Subject to approval ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION Monday, September 19, 2011 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called toSeptember 19, 2011. Commission Members present: Jennifer Dahlquist, Laurie Halverson, Matthew Steele and Andrea Todd-Harlin. Staff members present included Director Juli Seydell Johnson, Superintendent Paul Olson, ECC Supervisor Marshall Grange, ECC Supervisor Melissa Wind and Campus Facilities Manager Mark Vaughan. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Dahlquist moved, Member Todd-Harlinseconded, with all members present voting in favor to approve the agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 18, 2011 There was no meeting on July 18, 2011. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. DIRECTORS DEPARTMENT UPDATE Director Johnson reminded the public about Lone Oak Days at Holz Farm on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons this week. The Harvest of Art exhibit is up at a number of locations; it is offered through the Eagan Art House and its local artists to display their work. This month the exhibit is at the Community Center, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Ring Mountain Creamery and Easter Lutheran Church. Construction on the art house has begun thanks to some state grant money to make the pottery studio more accessiblto move the kiln to a separate space away from the studio to give the studio more room for classes. Most of the work is beininternally by our park staff. Other items highlighted included new equipment at the skate park located at Lexington/Diffley Athand a Fitness Center Open House October 1-7 at the ECC so people can try it free for one week to see what its like. Director Johnson also noted the city forester would like to remind residents that the fall colors starting in the trees are not because of a disease its just happening a little early this year. The final highlight was that the Eagan Farmers Market Fest was voted the top farmers market in Minnesota and one of t CONSENT AGENDA There were no Consent 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 September 19, 2011 Page 2 NEW BUSINESS 2012-2016 Parks Capital Improvements Program Superintendent Olson gave an overview with photos of the 2012-2016 CIP projects that have previously been reviewed. Member Dahlquist moved, Member Todd-Harlin seconded, with all members present voting in favor to recommend to the City Council approval of the 2012 CIP. 2012 Proposed Schedule Fee Director Johnson stated that each year the Advisory Commission is asked to review the fees charged for private use of park facilities and recreation equipment. The City Council takes action annually on the overall fee structure that will be in effect during the fiscal year of 2012. The recommendation for fees this year is a status quo based on the use the general level of the economy. Fees were not raised in 2011. Director Johnson clarified that there are two new fees identified in the cover memo and that a third change being proposed for Trapp Farm tubing hill had not been included but is provided for consideration. Director Johnson noted that Trapp Farm tubing hill has a $2.75 fee and is being proposed to increase to $3.00. Member Todd-Harlin moved, Member Steel seconded, with all members present vo to the City Council approval of the 2012 fee scheduled as proposed. Dog Park Report/Study Director Johnson introduced this item indicating that a few requests had been received from residents asking if we could or should have an off leash dog area. She noted that this is an issue that the Commission looked at a number of years ago and after initial discussions the Commission asked staff to come back with a staff report. Director Johnson introduced Superintendant Olson to provide background information. Superintendant Olson began with some basic background information and shared photos about Off-Leash Dog Areas (OLDA) to see if the Commission is ready to look into it in more detail and perhaps stOlson reviewed some other planning considerations to be looked at if it was decided to do further studies or develop an OLDA. Superintendent Olson continued with potential costs associated with the develop Member Dahlquist asked if the cities utilizing the permit system find that that covers their operational costs. Olson responded yes. Member Dahlquist asked about liability forCity if someone is bit by a dog. Olson responded most of the permits have a waiver that is signed and a lot of th asking for specific information. Member Dahlquist asked if the OLDAs that are fenced are closed at some point so people are not in there in the middle of the night. Olson responded that they coincide generally with the park hours. For example at an athletic site in Eagan it would be 11:00 pm. Based on some other unique amenities in Eagan like the skate park Member Halverson asked how many calls we get for a dog park compared to other unique amenities that weve been called on to provide the citizens that have been successful. Paul Olson responded that he has only had a few calls, but its probably consistent with what we see with other calls. Member Dahlquist asked if there was any tracking system the City does with those requests that come in. Olson responded that a tracking system started last year so there isnt a lot of history there yet. Going off his phone calls its been about six people that have called. Member Halverson introduced Susan Bradley who had sent a letter to the Advisory Con in support of a dog park. Susan Bradley stated that she has lived in Eagan for 20 years and feels like this is one demographarea that is underserved. She commented on the Alimagnet Dog Park in Burnsville and how they rely on volunteers to operate. She offered to do the leg work to get a group going. She suggested consideration be given to a location more central to Eagan residents and not in the northeast corner of Eagan where there is the industrial park. Susan concluded that the problems identified are surmountable, other cit is something that Eagan can take care of it and it is time to step forward with this. The Commission thaed Susan for coming. Advisory Parks Commission September 19, 2011 Page 3 Member Halverson opened it up to further discussion. Member Steele men site analysis to determine the cost, what itll look like and wh it was worth moving forward with some additional analysis. It was noted that historically the Parks and Recreation department has done a really good job of being responsive to the feasibility. It is also suggested that it was worth looking into some kind of volunteer oversite and it will bnificant investment in the community. Member Todd-Harlin suggested it would be helpful to know if dog owners are l a fenced in area with trails or are dog owners looking more for know what people want. Member Halverson agreed and that would be part of wh research. Director Johnson asked if they want some site research done firs might be available. That information could be presented first then ask for public comments on the sites we might be considering. Member Halverson agreed. Director Johnson continu input. Member Todd-Harlin moved, Member Steel seconded, with all members present voting in favor to recommend further research of OLDA sites and possibly opening it up for pu OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS Cascade Bay and Civic Arena Report Director Johnson introduced Mark Vaughan, Campus Facilities Mana Point presentation of Cascade Bay and the Civic Arena highlighting activities and events over the past season. Member Dahlquist asked how successful the promotions were on Facebook and Twitter this year Manager Vaughan responded there was room for improvement. Member Halverson asked how the partnership with Wise School for swimming lessons went. Vaughan responded it was a great partnership and that Wise Swim School is the most professionally ran swim school that he has ever seen. Member Halverson asked if they got th expected. Mark Vaughan responded that they did, that Wise Swim Halverson commented that she has heard families say Cascade Bay is too busy on the weekends so Im not going to get the season pass, have you heard that? Vaughan responded we ways to mitigate the concerns, however when its hot it is busy. Member Halverson asked about some of the other waterparks in the region how Cascade Bay stands apart and how do we communicate that to the public. Vaughan responded that Apple Valley is the one that is compatible to Cas river. They have the same amenities that we have. Vaughn indicated he has received comments on how people like the atmosphere at Cascade Bay and how they feel safe and comfort especially with groups coming from a great distance and although they now have several options available, they continue to come back to Cascade Bay because of our staff and th Eagan Community Center Report Director Johnson introduced Marshall Grange, ECC Supervisor-Fitness and Melissa Wind, ECC Supervisor- Rentals, who gave a brief overview and Power Point presentation of the Eagan Community Center. Melissa Wind began with some background information of the community center along w changed over the past 8 years. It was noted that the Community Center was designed to adapt to a changing community and we are doing a good job of that. Marshall Grange shared some current fitness related highlights of the community center. They concluded that the Community Center has about 5,000 events throughout the year and will be cel 10 year anniversary in 2013. COMMUNICATIONS Director Johnson referred to the letter from Jan Highland, that one of the groups that came to Cascade Bay this summer. They ha compliments our staff on how the emergency was handled. Advisory Parks Commission September 19, 2011 Page 4 ROUND TABLE Member Halverson commented that she had received an email from one of the members of the Womens Running Club that is taught by Director Johnson. Theres a group that is currently training for the Twin Citie and the note was from a women who started in the beginning running class and is currently training for on October 2 nd her first marathon. She shared her gratitude to Director Johnson for bringing her to tha Member Halverson recognized Juli for being a great ambassador for health and wellness in the community. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct, Member Dahlquist moved, Member Steele seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. ____________________________________________________ ____________________________ Secretary Date TO: Advisory Parks Commission FROM: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation DATE:January 5, 2012 Workshop: Potential Off Leash Dog Area Sites 6:30  6:55 pm Conference Room 2 A & B Regular Meetingat 7 pm ITEM I: Call to order ITEM II:Approval of agenda ITEM III: Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 16 and September 19, 2011 ITEM IV: Visitors to be Heard Staff is not aware of any visitors who wish to address the Commi ITEM V: Directors Update Director Johnson will provide a brief overview of activities and ITEM VI: Consent Agenda The action will be to recommend a cash dedication for any future for Cedar Valley Church. The amount to be determined by the approved use and the Park Dedication schedule in place at that time. ITEM VII: Development Proposals There are no Development Agenda items for the Commission to revi ITEM VIII:Old Business The Commission will continue their review and discussion of potentia. If there is a consensus by the Advisory Commission of next steps, that re forwarded to the City Council for consideration. ITEM IX: New Business The Commission should review and discuss the implications of a Health Active Living Community Resolution and make any appropriate reco City Council for further action or direction. The Advisory Commission reviews the Parks and Trails Dedication fees annually and makes a recommendation to the City Council. A background report is provided outlining options for the 2012 Parks and Trails Dedication fees. ITEM X: Other Business and Reports Forestry and Parks Maintenance staff will provide an overview and update of each division. ITEM XI: Communications There are no communication items for the Commissions attention. ITEM XII: Round Table Any items of concern that might be placed on upcoming agendas orwill be identified. ITEM XIII: Adjournment Eagan Parks & Recreation Department Happenings January, 2012 Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place Civic Arena had 103 skaters for two sessions of club sk8 on New Years Eve. 218 pounds of food was donated to the Eagan Resource Center on December 29 collected from th attendees of the Senior Holiday Luncheon. Twenty middle and high school students and Blue Cross Blue Shield employees volunteered a total of 80 hours to serve the 13 Support Economic Development Civic Arena was host to Eagan Youth Hockey tournament for New Ye 16 teams. Eastview held their annual tournament the week of December 10. th The City of Eagan co-hosted an Energy & Environmental Retrofitting Discussion with pa Franken, Eagans Energy & Environmental Advisory Board and the Dako Commerce with logistics coordinated by Parks & Recreation staff at the Eagan Fire Safety th Center. Local business leaders learned about options for energy retrofitting of facilities and potential funding options. Projects at the Civic Arena Vendor recruitment will begin for the 2012 Eagan Market Fest end to September 26 with a skip day on July 4 Market Fest will be 15 weeks, Wednesdays from June 13 ththth which falls on a Wednesday this year. Promote Health and Wellness The opening of the outdoor rinks and tubing hill were delayed by every reasonable effort to try and establish ice prior to the ho necessitated a do over. Much of the frost was gone, a decent f process. Winter leagues are underway with 100 teams participating. Sprin-Summer sports for information will be going out at the beginning of February. In January, Anderson Race Management renewed their 2012 event pa Running Classes and the Eagan 5K Your Way Activity Festival. Protect Environmental Resources The unseasonable weather allowed the Forestry staff to continue trimming park tre the trimming season would normally end. The low water levels als generally difficult to reach. Facilitate Community Connections Recreation Supervisor, Kerry Phillips was recruited in December Association board leadership to provide content input for a brand new Market Manager Certificn program that is expected to be unveiled later this Summer. Provide Recreation Experiences The new ball field lights at the Goat Hill park major league field are being installed in January, con allowing, ensuring proper function in time for spring. The warm access of the large lift equipment needed for the project. The Civic Arena had over 1,400 open skaters during holiday break. We rented 544 pairs of skates at Civic Arena during holiday brea-1/2) Winter Preschool will begin on January 9, 2012. At time of repo different preschool classes and 14 different Lets Play! Music Together classes compared to children at the same time last year. General Announcements The City does not monitor the condition of ice on ponds and lake before walking on any natural ice surface, especially this year with the unseasonable war melting. Because most water bodies are part of the storm water system, under the ice at any time. Date: January 5, 2012 Agenda Item: VI-A; Cedar Valley Church Preliminary Subdivision Action:x Information: MEMO Attachments: Maps AGENDA ITEM: Cedar Valley Church Preliminary Subdivision TO:Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservatio wetlands issues that pertain to the development. PROPOSAL Cedar Valley Church is proposing a Preliminary Subdivision (Rahn Ridge 3Addition) and Planned rd Development Amendment to create two lots and allow a second building. The property is 2024 Rahn Way, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Rahn Ridge. BACKGROUND/EXISTING CONDITIONS The site is developed with a church on the northwestern portion to the north and east. The Planned Development contemplated a f-out of the property with a larger church complex. Berming and landscaping was added along with the construction of the adjacent Staybridge Suites hotel. Rahn Way to the north, and to Rahncliff Road to the east via priasement across adjacent property. Cedar Valley Church no longer occupies the property. The propos existing church building on a smaller parcel of land, and create development. At this time, a specific user for the vacant parcel has not been id PARK AND TRAIL DEDICATIONS The property was platted in 1985 as part of Rahn Ridge Addition, twinhomes to the south and west. In satisfaction of park dedication requirements at that time, land was dedicated to the City for nearby Kettle Park which lies to t public street to the park was provided. The City implemented a trail dedication policy in February 1990, subsequent to this development. As a result of the current proposed subdivision, trail dedication may the site. The form and amount of dedication will be determined the site. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1.Recommend to the City Council that the Park Dedication has been dedication will be due with development. 2.Recommend to the City Council that additional Trail Dedication m development of the site, the form and the amount of any dedicati such development. 3.Other Date: January 5, 2012 Agenda Item: VIII-A; Off-Leash Dog Parks Potential Locations Action:x Information: MEMO Attachments: Maps of potential locations AGENDA ITEM: Off-Leash Dog Parks Potential Locations TO:Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation ITEM OVERVIEW: Review and discussion of potential locations for an off-leash dog area. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: In recent years, the City of Eagan has received several requests development of an Off-Leash Dog Area (OLDA) within the City limits. The issue has been the APrC on at least two prior occasions, most recently in 2000. In both instances, no action was taken. The issue was also broached in the 20/20 Vision Plan developed i drawn. According to the Eagan Police Department, approximately 3000 dog though the current dog population is estimated to be 12,000 (lic of licensed dogs has decreased since the past evaluation (4350 i indicative of the actual number of dog owners. Based upon a web review, there currently are 27 public OLDAs listed in the closest to Eagan being the OLDAs located in Bloomington, Burnsv Anecdotal reports would indicate that the Alimagnet Dog Park isville and the Dakota Woods Dog Park near Rosemount are the most popular with Eagan residen require that dogs be kept on leash when in a City park. Residen inconsistent though there have been very few complaints regardin confines of ball tournaments where concessions are served. At the meeting of September 14, 2011 the APrC reviewed the conce and recommended that staff begin the process of identifying potential sites within existing Ci the development of an OLDA in Eagan. ANALYSIS: OLDAs are a specifically defined or designated space or area wh-leash. The generally accepted definition of an OLDA is a place where people and their dogs can play The areas are most often defined by fences, barriers or natural topography. Use of the OLDA is most often defined by a set of ruies specific to that site. To help off-set the maintenance costs and to serve as a means of monitoring require the purchase of either a daily or annual permit prior to OLDAs have gained popularity especially in urban settings where to be off leash due to public space constraints and/or prohibiti implications associated with off-leash dogs, areas designated as OLDAs are not appropriate for s use and are best considered exclusive. Some consider OLDAs not for people who have dogs; serving a recreational need similar toose who play ball and a tennis court provides for those who play tennis. and/or resources of the host entity, the character of each OLDA elements that most have in common that will merit consideration in the design process. DICUSSION/EVALUATION: As part of the information gathering process, staff visited 6 me-line information from OLDAs around the Country. Each of the OLDAs s characteristics as described here within, though each had unique fe aid in the identification and analysis of candidate sites in Eag and desirable features and characteristics have been developed. There are no hard and fast rules or design requirements for an OLDA other than those that may be con Planning and Site Evaluation Criteria As may be obvious, identifying an appropriate site for the devel an OLDA is critical to its acceptance and success in the community. Because of the unpredic users (dogs) and design elements necessary to accommodate them, impact on not only the physical character of the site but also adjacent uses and surrounding The following planning/design issues and relate are based upon identified common characteristics of successful OLDAs 1.Geographic Location- As would be obvious, the larger the park, the more broad ranging significa it has and the greater likelihood that it will become destinatio Because the smaller parks have less space and a less diverse exp and owner, they tend to have more neighborhood or local significance. (*) 2.Size of Site  The size of OLDAs is highly variable. Determining factors inclu properties, the natural characteristics or features of the prope projected or intended level of use and development costs. Because of the lack of space, OLDAs in urban settings tend to be less than an acre in size with a more and rural areas tend to be in the range of 7-15 acres in size, some as large as 40 acres, with a more exercise oriented purpose for dog and owner. 3.Location  To mitigate noise and any odor issues, most OLDA references sugg between the park and the nearest residence be at least 150 feet, inclusion of trees, vegetation or topography within the buffer i the City of St Louis Park indicated that their most common OLDA noise from the park located in a residential setting, which had OLDA at the athletic site had few issues). The location an OLDA within the setting of a larger should also respect any existing uses of the site. A shared use 4.Environmental Impacts  OLDAs can have an impact on the physical character of the site and therefore, to the extent possible, should not be located in envi OLDAs can quickly be worn to dirt increasing the potential for away from slopes as they too can quickly be worn down to dirt. Seve difficulty in establishing new turf or ground cover in worn area volumes of wood mulch&.which in one instance lead to odor proble 5.Waste Management - A concerted effort to encourage owners to participate in the cle site by picking up after their dogs is critical. Most parks have cans near the entrance exit for disposal in cans. Some Cities opt to empty t while others contract for the service. The City of Burnsville es pounds of waste per week while the City of West Des Moines estim waste (water added) is pumped from their tanks per season. Becau will not decompose quickly, the waste generally cannot go to the dumpsters destine for landfills or incineration. 6.Parking and Access  The location of parking within close proximity to the entrance i for both the dog and owner and the least disruptive for other us complex. Stand-alone parking areas are more common in rural or suburban setting evidence indicates that parking on road, especially in a residen likelihood of an accident and jeopardize relations with the neig 7.Park Amenities  Depending upon the site and proximity to existing park facilitienities it may be appropriate to evaluate the benefits and cost of installi Larger size OLDA, especially those with meadows, may have benche the entrance. Shade structures may be appropriate if the site does not have a tree canopy over at least a portion of the site. Some parks have ponds or water bodi dogs to swim in. It is not uncommon for dog owners to bring jugs their dogs. Unless there is an existing water source in close proximity, the co potable water source to a park can be quite high. Most suburban within a reasonable distance from the entrance. 8.Signage and Rules  For an OLDA to be successful, there needs to be a set of clearly defined rules that regulate the use of the park. Most often the rules are list web site or on any literature related to the park. The rules nee of a leash, food in the park, use of training aids, eligibility clean up procedure, dogs per person. If the OLDA is within an ex also apply. 9.Ordinance Amendment  Most communities have ordinances requiring that dogs remain on l when in public. An ordinance amendment would need to be processe in the OLDA. 10.Permitting  The issuance of a permit is the opportunity to regulate access to the park, disseminate information and generate revenue that can be offset the operatio an annual permit generally ranges from $20 to $50 per year per d-residents paying more. Some communities have opted to include a permit as part of the cost of purchasing a license. Most take the opportunity to ensure that the dog is cur the time of issuance. 11.Enforcement  According to various police source the most common issues related to an OLDA are noise complaints, monitoring compliance with the permit requirem between dog owners. The PD should play a role in site evaluation Potential Sites The Eagan park system consists of over 50 park sites totaling over 1350 acres. As the park system has developed, a high priority has been placed upon the provisio the preservation and/or enhancement of unique natural features a with the local youth athletic associations the City has taken on the role of providing an spaces while the associations provide the administrative and org sports. To this end, with the continuing growth of what has been conside young community, the availability of unallocated open spaces is limited. As spaces do allocated in short order to accommodate a new sport/activity or program. The majority of the unallocated spaces that do remain contain unique or sensitive natural features that are being preserved and managed in their natural s the allocation of what would be a fairly large open space for animited. Upon a very general application of basic site criteria, primaril proximity to residences, staff has narrowed the number of candid consideration to 3: A)Thresher Fields/ 3200 Borchert Lane: General Description; Thresher Fields is 77 acres in size and is uses are for youth soccer and general park activities. In additi consists of heavily wooded slopes and areas of natural grasses a North Lake Existing park amenities include a seasonal restroom building and water, viewing deck, and trails. There are 144 park stalls. The proposed site is an unused area in the SW corner of the park. B)Blackhawk Park / 1629 Murphy Parkway: General Description; Blackhawk Park is 93 acres in size and is l The primary uses are hiking, playground activities, fishing and mixture of open grass lands and steep heavily wooded slopes. The encircled by a trail. Existing park amenities include a large seasonal pavilion that i restrooms and exterior water, a large ADA compliant playground, trails, observation deck and fishing pier. There are 97 parking stalls. The proposed site is shore of the lake, west of the pavilion. C)Rahn Park /4425 Sandstone Drive: General Description; This portion of Rahn Park is 42 acres in size and is located in SW Ea The primary uses are hiking with peripheral uses of hockey, tenn is primarily wooded with open space on one side, bordering the s The existing park amenities of hockey rinks, tennis courts and a warming house are associated with this portion of the park. There are approximatel adjoining lot. Site A Site B Site C Site Analysis Summary & Criteria Thresher Blackhawk Rahn Fields Minimum of 4 Acres of Functional space2 22 Minimum of 150 from Closest Residential Property Line 2 22 Accessible via Major Collector Road 1 22 Reasonable Proximity to Significant Residential Concentrations 2 1 2 (<6 Mi/12 Min) Within 600 of an Existing Paved Lot2 12 Potential to add Additional Parking and/or Dedicated Access 2 00 Direct Access for Emergency or Service Vehicles & Equipement 2 12 Compatible with other Existing uses. Minimal Potential for 2 0 0 Noise/Physical Impact Does not Displace an existing Activity or Facility2 12 Minimal Opportunity for Spill-Over Conflicts 1 00 Ability to Readily Accommodate Development of ADA Access to 2 1 2 the OLDA Directly Accessible by Waste Hauling Equipment 1 12 Covered Shelter Within Close Proximity (<600) 2 20 Existing Potable Water Source Within Close Proximity (<600)2 20 Reasonable Access to a Restroom or Access for Servicing a 2 1 1 Portable Unit At Least 50% Existing Open Space with Grassy Cover 2 10 Less Than 25% Erodible 3/1 Slopes 2 12 Absence of Sensitive Ecosystems, Including Desirable 1 1 0 Woodlands/Wetlands Minimal Value as Wildlife Habitat 1 10 Total 3222 20 Scoring: (2) Fully Meets Criteria (1) Partially Meets Criteria (0) Does Not Meet Criteria Potential Costs There will be cost associated with the development of any OLDA. utilizing property already in the public realm versus purchasing the cost associated with constructing a hypothetical OLDA, 4 acr Fencing; 2,000 lineal ft x $13.00 per foot = $26,000 Gates; 2 double gates x $785 = $1,570 Drive through maintenance gate; $785 Signage and informational kiosks; $2,000 Waste containers; 3 x $500 = $1,500 Site furnishings; $3,000 Security light; $3,000 Site prep; $3,500 Parking lot for 18 cars and entrance drive; ($60,000) BASE TOTAL = $41,400 ($101,400 w/lot) OPERATIONAL COSTS: Trash/Waste removal @ $75 per week Portable toilet @ $50 per month General repairs and replacements @ $250 per month (supplies) Assuming year round operation = $7,500 est. annual cost ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1.Recommend that the City Council amend the 2012 Parks CIP to include a potential OLDA at a approximately $45,000 at a park location to be determined. 2.Recommend that staff complete a detailed analysis of the park si development on an OLDA and prepare draft rules and policies for APrC review. 3.Following review of rules and policies, recommend that the City give consideration to an Ordinance amendment that would allow do-leash in the OLDA. 4.Recommend that there be no further consideration of a City operated OLDA at thi 5.Other Date: January 5, 2012 Agenda Item: IX-A; Healthy Eating and Active Living Resolution Action: Information: MEMO Attachments: Proposed Resolution AGENDA ITEM: Healthy Eating and Active Living Community Resolution TO:Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation ITEM OVERVIEW: The City Council has directed the Advisory Parks Commission to r Obesity Coalition. The coalition has requested that the City con Resolution. The Council would like this concept to be reviewed in terms of resolution items in terms of services, programs, and facilities that are currently offered or discuss the merits of the resolution, edit the sample resolutionan action to the City Council at a future meeting. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The Mayor was contacted by members of the Twin Cities Obesity Pr possibility of Eagan considering adoption of a Healthy Communitor, Administrator Hedges and Parks and Recreation Director Johnson s representatives from this coalition to learn more about this ini Coalition is supported by the Twin Cities Medical Society, indiv Association, the American Diabetes Association, Bloomington Publ and others. No other Minnesota city has adopted a Healthy Community Resolut available from communities in other states. The coalition descr resolution as follows: passage by a city council demonstrates a in trying to reduce obesity and its impacts on the community. Healthy Community Resolution are included for your information. Coalition members are asked to assist in promoting the coalition Many of the common programs and initiatives for preventing obesity activities with the Dakota County Active Living initiative, Dako Improvement program and Eagan parks, trails and community recreation programs. These efforts could potentially be highlighted through partnership with the Obesity benchmarking or recognition program is currently available. The terms of staff time since many of these programs and activities ar parks and recreation services. A subcommittee of the APrC met on October 13, 2011 to review and The subcommittee directed staff to prepare the resolution for consideration by the APr Resolution is attached for Commission review. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1.Recommend to the City Council that the City of Eagan become a suhe Twin Cities Obesity Prevention Coalition. 2.Recommend that the City Council approve the Resolution declaring eating and active living community as presented. 3.Recommend that the City Council approve the Resolution declaring the City of Eagan to be a healthy eating and active living community as amended. 4.Recommend that the Advisory Parks Commission use the points in t plan for 2011-2012. 5.Recommend that no further action be taken at this time. 6.Other. Date: January 5, 2012 Agenda Item: IX-B; 2012 Parks and Trails Dedication Fees Action:x Information: MEMO Attachments: AGENDA ITEM: 2012 Parks and Trails Dedication Fees TO:Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation ITEM OVERVIEW: Recommend to the City Council the park and trail dedication fees. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: When reviewing development proposals, the APrC makes a recommend satisfying park and trail dedication requirements, the two optio payment. Cash park dedications are the primary source of revenue dedication is allocated to the City trail fund. Each year it is the responsibility of the APrC to review dedicat the Council for the upcoming year DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: Based upon recent legislation, a local unit of government must b method of calculating park dedication linked to property value. The City calculating residential dedication that incorporates a value var of the value base to ensure consistency with the assessed valuations. Nearly 1000 properties were reviewed, the resulting averages leading to a significant rate i classification for 2006 and improved adherence to actual values. In early 2007, in light of the new legislation, the City develop formula for Commercial/Industrial properties, replacing net acr formula was reviewed by staff, the APrC, and City Council to detves. It was subsequently revised and approved by the City Council at For the last several years, when determining the recommended adj rates, has staff contacted the County Assessors office to obtai adjustment the County would use for property taxes payable on Ea percentage increase was then applied to the revised value base u method was intended to avoid a lag in rates and to ensure a justifi the then pending legislation. Based upon the input of the Assessor, dedication rates for 2007 the rates for 2008, 09, 10 and 11 have remained unchanged. The most recent projections provided the City indicate that the average Market Value of a home in Eag 2012. In light of this downward trend in the housing market and the as appropriate to consider keeping the 2012 park and trail dedicati approved for 2011. It should be noted for reference that many communities combine parks and trail dedication fees into a single blended rate and do not differenti Because the administration of the trail development program in E Department, segregation of the park and trail fees is appropriate. 2011 Approved 2012 Proposed Single Family $3,308 per unit $ 250 per unit Same Same Duplex $3,258 per unit $ 250 per unit Same Same Townhouse/Quad $3,458 per unit $ 250 per unit Same Same Apartment/Multi$3,212 per unit $ 250 per unit Same Same Commercial$ 869 per 1000 sq.ft. of bldg $1,251 per net acre Same Same Industrial $ 236 per 1000 sq.ft. of bldg $1,251 per net acre Same Same C/I prior to 1983$2,618 per net acre$1,251 per net acre Same Same ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1.Recommend that the City Council adopt the 2012 parks and trails presented with no change from the 2011 rates. 2.Recommend that the City Council adopt an amended parks and trails dedication rate schedu 2012. 3.Other. Date: January 5, 2012 Agenda Item: X-A; Forestry Report Action: MEMO Information: x Attachments: AGENDA ITEM: 2011 Tree Inspectors Report TO:Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Ray Vogtman, Tree Inspector ITEM OVERVIEW: The Forestry Division annually reports on the activities associated with the shade tree disease program and buckthorn removal assistance program. Background The primary responsibilities of the seasonal tree inspector inclhade tree disease program, administering the buckthorn removal assistance program, responding to customer conc and general questions, participating in public education initiat projects. During the 2011 season, the tree inspector responded to 139 customer requests for site visits, detected 557 diseased trees, and coordinated 114 buckthorn pickups. Following is the 2011tree inspector report which details the progress of the shade tree disease program, bu emerging issues of concern such as two-lined chestnut borer and emerald ash borer. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2011 TREE INSPECTOR REPORT City of Eagan Shade Tree Disease Program The City of Eaganshade tree disease program has been administered by the Parks an Department Forestry Division since the early 1970s and was orig Dutch elm disease. Now, the program includes the detection and oak wilt as well as Dutch elm disease and is enforced by City of Eagan ordinance Sec and prevention). Through this program, the City of Eagan strive diseases in order to maintain the valuable urban forests and nat quality of life for people in the City of Eagan. The most effective strategy for managing shade tree diseases is Eagan, promoting the prevention of further spread of Dutch elm disease and oak wilt is only possible through effective detection, public education, and execution of The City of Eagan forestry staff work diligently to detect most public and private property. The City must also rely on private property o detection; therefore, educating and engaging residents is impera public about shade tree diseases include everyday direct contact with Eagan residents, the City of Eagan website, newsletters and other publications, school visits by th Eagan Night at Market Fest, and Eagan television (E-TV) broadcasts. Through these various methods of public education, residents become aware, informed, and hopefully genuin tree diseases and as a result may take an active role in detecti Records are kept in yearly field notebooks and also in an ongoin disease and oak wilt infected trees on both public and private p based on the collected data. DUTCH ELM DISEASE Dutch elm disease is a vascular wilt that grows in the cambium o eventually kills the host tree. American elms have a low resist Dutch elm disease, rock and slippery (red) elms have moderate re resistance. The fungus can spread in two ways  overland and underground. The overland, or aerial, spread is mo common and requires a vector. The vectors are native and Europe breed in/on diseased elms which are dying or already dead and pik up Dutch elm disease fungus spores. The beetles fly to healthy elms to feed, and in the pro spores. Underground spread of Dutch elm disease is not as commo systems of elms in close proximity. The most widely employed method used to control Dutch elm diseas Eagan promotes and utilizes. Sanitation involves the removal an dead elm trees which reduces beetle populations and sources of the fungus. Under the sanitation method, once a tree is detected with Dutch the property owner to remove and properly disposed of the tree w Early detection is critical as the first step in the removal pro During the 2011 season, a total of 468 Dutch elm disease infected trees were detected in the City of Eagan. The tree inspector detected 387 (83% of the total amount) Dutch elm disease infected trees across 178 locations, or infection centers, located on both private and pub forestry staff detected 81 (17% of the total amount) Dutch elm disease infected trees in 15 Eagan parks. Compared to 2010, both the number of detected trees and the amount of infection centers increased. However, the annual difference in the number of detected trees a many factors (such as recording methods, seasonal change in tree inspector, the amount of residents engaged in detection, and environmental fluctuations) and should the spread of Dutch elm disease in the City of Eagan but rather The total amount of detected Dutch elm disease infected trees fro-2011 is 5,176 with an annual average of 304 (fig. 1). The total amount of detected Dutch elm disease infection centers from 1995- 2011 is 1,484 with an annual average of 87 (fig. 2). Also, the overall average number of infected trees per infection center from 1995-2011 is 3.49 trees. Figure 1: The total number of detected Dutch elm disease infecte-2011. Figure 2: The total Number of tree inspector detected Dutch elm disease infection centers for e from 1995-2011. OAK WILT Oak wilt is a tree disease caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum and has the potential to infect and eventually lead to the death of all oak species present in the City of Eagan. Oaks in the red oak family, including northern red and northern pin oaks, have a muc in the white oak family, including bur and white oaks. The fungus can spread in two ways  overland and underground. The overland, or aerial, spread requires a vector. The vectors are sap beetles in the Nitidulid both infected and healthy oak trees; collecting and depositing oprocess. Underground spread is common and occurs through shared root syst close proximity often share common root systems. Most new oak w passing of the fungus from the sap beetles; expanding infection centers through grafted roots. Currently, there are four ways to control and prevent oak wilt. prevent overland spread of oak wilt and involves the removal and may produce oak wilt spores. Second is by pruning oaks only dur March. Not pruning or wounding oaks during the high and low ris-October) reduces the possibility of introduction of the fungus by active vectors onto spread of oak wilt. The third way is through mechanical/physica mechanical barriers (such as a vibratory plow) sever root connections between infected and hevent the common underground spread of oak wilt. The fourth method is help prevent both the overland and underground spread of oak wil injections of Propiconazole, can act as a treatment for early infected white oaks, and as a prophylactic against the oak wilt fungus for both red and white oaks. The City of Eagan forestry staff has employed all four methods o public properties throughout Eagan over the years. The method, or methods, employed at each site has been dependant on time of detection, location and quality of tre To help Eagan residents with the costs associated with oak wilt,lemented the oak wilt suppression cost share program. The program offers some fi incentive to encourage Eagan property owners to help in the cont 2011 Oak Wilt Detection Data During the 2011 season, a total of 89 oak trees across 53 locations, or infection centers, in the City of Eagan were detected as being infected with oak wilt. Of the 89 trees, 87 (98%) were in the red oak family and 2 (2%) were in the white oak family. Compared to 2010, the number of detected trees and infection centers decreased. However, the annual difference in infection centers is dependent upon many factors (such as record inspector, the amount of residents engaged in detection, and environmental fluct be considered the true trend of the spread of oak wilt in the Ci progress in detection. The total amount of detected oak wilt infected trees from 1993-2011 is 2,821 and an annual average of 148 (fig. 3). The total amount of detected oak wilt infection centers from 1993-2011 is 1,355 with an annual average of 71(fig. 4). Also, the average number of infected trees per infectter from 1993- 2011 is 2.1 trees. Furthermore, from 2002-2011, an overall average of 84% of the detected oak wilt infected trees have been in the red oak family and 16% in the wh Figure 3: The total number of detected oak wilt infected trees each year from 1993-2011. Figure 4: The total number of detected oak wilt infection center-2011. Figure 5: The total number of detected oak wilt infected trees b-2011. In an effort to provide some support to property owners in the o City of Eagan allocated a $5,000 budget toward the oak wilt supp for the 2011 fiscal year. Residents are reimbursed on a first come first served basis, and applicati share reimbursement submitted after current funds are depleted a Through this program, property owners may be eligible to receive reimbursement for each treatment action that may have been recom Eagan, such as root graft disruption (vibratory plowing), fungic producing red oak trees. In 2011, twenty-five Eagan property owners requested cost share reimbursement and togher had spent a total of $20,009 toward either one or more oak wilt control methods. The City of Eagan paid out $5,011 in cost share eligible expenses (25%). Another $10,567 has been submitted for reimbursement; but will be paid out in 2012 when new funds become available. This will result in a carry-over into 2012 of $2,560 in cost share expenses (25%). Most of the total amount spent by property owners was spent on f The total amount that has been reimbursed by the City to Eagan towners from 2001-2011 is $58,794. Figure 6: Total amounts spent by property owners on oak wilt con amount reimbursed by the City of Eagan in 2011. Total Amount Spent = $18,831 Total Reimbursement = $4,708 (Includes carryover from 2010) Figure 7: Oak wilt suppression cost share program budget and reimbursement comparison 2001-2011. Total Reimbursement = $58,499 Annual Avg Reimbursement = $5,318 Buckthorn Removal Assistance Program Common or European buckthorn, and glossy buckthorn are two non-native invasive buckthorn species found in the City of Eagan. European buckthorn was first brought- 1800s as a very popular hedging material. It has since become a vitality of Eagans native landscapes, forming dense thickets in crowding out and displacing native plants, shrubs and small tree The Buckthorn Removal Assistance Program (BRAP) was implemented residential private property owners in the control of buckthorn on their own properties. The program i offered at no cost to Eagan property owners and involves the Cit up and chipping buckthorn that has been cut and collected by pro. The program is popular and continues to see an increase in the n In 2011, the tree inspector enrolled 72 new participants in the program making a grand total of 636 participant households in the program. To be considered a participant in BRAP, property owners must complete a bri City of Eagan tree inspector. During the site visit, the propert discuss buckthorn and buckthorn control on the property and designate an area on the property where the buckthorn will be picked up in the future. Once the propert they can contact the City and request pickups as needed througho Forestry Division dedicates each and every Monday during the months of Ma accomplish the buckthorn pickups. As of October 17, 2011, the tree inspector conducted a total of 72 site visits and forestry staff completed 114 pickups, and approximately 103 cubic yards of buckthorn were chipped. Site visits and pickups will continue until mid-November or until weather permits. Lastly, its important to note that the City recovers some of th Chipped buckthorn is collected and stored by the City for one year then it is used as sites around the City. As a result the City receives cost savin purchasing commercial mulch products. Emerging Shade Tree Issues of Concern in the City of Eagan TWO-LINED CHESTNUT BORER In addition to oak wilt, two-lined chestnut borers (TLCB) also have the potential to infest a lead to the death of all oak species in Eagan. Over the years, detected TLCB in dead and declining oak trees and consider TLCB an ongoin management plan for TLCB under the shade tree disease program. Two-lined chestnut borers are a secondary pest that infests oaks thar damaged by drought. TLCB can cause the rapid decline and death of oaks thr bark that hinder a trees ability to transport life supporting n Two factors are leading to a seeming increase in tree deaths in Eagan caused by TLCB. First, the City of Eagan had been experiencing drought conditions for six years (20-2009). The lack of precipitation severely affects the trees by lowering their vitality and abilit Second, TLCB infested trees are not detected early, as the public TLCB infested trees go undetected TLCB populations increase and dead trees. Additionally, TLCB infested trees exhibit similar symptoms to that of oak wilt. This makes it difficult fo City of Eagan forestry staff to correctly diagnose when an oak t its not uncommon to find an oak wilt infected tree also infestehis scenario both problems need to be addressed. Like most shade tree diseases, the best strategy for managing TL this is most likely accomplished by keeping trees healthy throug other practices. The most effective control methods for TLCB are Sanitation involves the removal and proper disposal of infested and insecticides may be used to prevent and treat TLCB infestations. EMERALD ASH BORER Emerald Ash Borer, a non-native invasive beetle, was discovered for the first time in Min 13, 2009 near University and Raymond Avenues in St. Paul. Subsequent to this confirmed location; EAB has been found in the Summitt neighborhood of St. Paul,Shorewood, and Winon Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has caused the death of millions of ash Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virgiia, Wisconsin, and now Minnesota. An infestation of EAB in Eagan could cause extensive ash mortality to major changes in the composition and quality of Eagans envir Emerald ash borers cause the decline and death of ash trees through their tunneling similar to the two-lined chestnut borer. The tunneling activities under the bark h transport life supporting water and nutrients. Adult beetles also feed on leaves but at this time its uncertain what impact adult feeding has on tree health. City of Eagan staff began receiving calls from concerned Eagan r discovery in St. Paul was announced. Since then, the tree inspe EAB as requested by residents and has also actively looked for a throughout Eagan. So far no EAB has been detected in the City o City of Eagan forestry staff communicates with residents regarding EAB, creating an EAB info sheet and webpage for the City of Eagan website. Forestry staff has participated in workshops and meetings with other Twin City metr municipalities in an effort to stay informed and to communicate mitigate, and manage what is considered a potential real imminen The most effective control methods for EAB are insecticide treat treatments may be used to prevent EAB infestations, and sanitation involves the removal disposal of infested trees/wood to reduce EAB populations. In 2011, City of Eagan forestry staff completed preventative EAB treatments with insecticide on high vated along some selected boulevards and parks. Conclusion Shade tree diseases, such as Dutch elm disease and oak wilt, and buckthorn and emerald ash borer, have been and will continue to in the City of Eagan in order to maintain the highest quality na staff and programs currently in place in Eagan work to educate a suppress the affect of shade tree diseases and invasive exotic species on the City and its residents.