08/07/1980 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
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AGENDA
ADVISORY PARK COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
CITY HALL
AUGUST 7, 1980
7:00 P.M.
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Minutes of July 10th
Approval of Agenda
3. Development Proposals
A. Informal Review of Proposals
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Soccer Kick Board Report - South Oaks
B. Park Sign Designs
C. C.I.P. - Parks
S. NEW BUSINESS
A. Rahn Tennis Courts
B. Trails Plan
6. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Staff Comments
7. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
8. ADJOURNMENT
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARK COMMITTEE
FROM: RECREATION PROGRAMMER, PETERSON
DATE: AUGUST 7, 1980
REGARDING: TEEN CENTER
The Teen Center origianlly scheduled to remain open until August 21 was
closed on July 31.
Foosball, ping pong, volley ball, badminton, games such as clue, yahtzee,
chess, etc. were among the activities available at the Center.
Staff adjusted the hours to 8:00-10:00 P.M. rather than 7:00-10:00 P.M.
at the Center in an attempt to learn whether the teens would spend more
time there if the hours were shorter and only the later hours. This
change met with partial success.
Staff also attempted to learn from the teens what activities they might
prefer. The most frequently suggested idea was a dance with a live rock
group. Means to publicize and budget did not allow the programming of
a dance this year.
Attendance at the Teen Center remained lower than in previous years despite
staff efforts and the decision to close early was made.
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARK COMMITTEE
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: AUGUST 5, 1980
RE: AUGUST 7 MEETING
The attached packet is for your review prior to the regularly scheduled
meeting for August 7.
The City Planner has been on vacation, consequently background information
on development proposals is not available at the time of the packet prepa-
ration. However, it appears that the proposals to be reviewed have no
significant impact on the Parks System and an informal review is planned.
Item 4 - C is review and recommendation of the Parks C.I.P. This C.I.P.
was distributed at the July meeting. A copy is inclosed.
Several items will be reviewed under, staff, comments. These items will
not require that any formal action be taken by the Committee.
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MEMO TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
GENE VANOVERBEKE, FINANCE DIRECTOR
~jFROM: KEN VRAA ,DIRECTOR OF PARKS $ RECREATION
DATE: AUGUST 4, 1980
RE: PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND
For the 1980 Budget, I'm proposing the ++Creation of a Park Improvement
Fund. This fund is, in actuality the existing Park Site Acquisition,
but with a few changes.
First: The Park Improvement Fund is created as a "Pool" of money from '
all source of income.
Second: Expenditures for Park Capital Improvements would be payed for
through the fund, rather than from the general fund or operating budget.
Third: The intent of the fund would be to "forecast" in which Park
areas improvements are to be made in the next year. The fund is different
from a budget in that it is not probable that all park sites listed for
improvements could be developed, but does indicate which Parks are to
have work done assuming all the "ifs" fall into place.
Fourth: Sources of funds are tentative. Income from LAWCON Grants,
donations, etc., are not always a certainty. Consequently, expenditure
must be made cautiously. If these funds do come in, the expenditure can
be made. Or, if income is greater, these additional monies are carried
forward to help finance the succeeding years programs.
Fifth: It lists, at the time of the Budget, a•level of funding from
the City tax base; to assist in the development of the Parks System.
This should avoid the need to approach the City for "Special Funding"
during the year. However, before expenditures are made, the Council
would still approve of the project, but with the funding coming from
the Park Improvement Fund.
There are other features of the proposed fund that lend itself to a
positive approach for Park Improvements.
August 1, 1980
Proposed - 1981
Park Improvement Fund
Actual 1979 Antici ated 1980 Proposed 1981
Fund Balance 1-1 139,327 214,083, 230,483
Revenue:
LAWCON Grants 277,176
Contributions;Dedication 175,640 _ 5,900.
--Laterest_on._snve tments 26, 356 5,000 5,000
_ 100, 000 -
City; General Fund 86,500
City; Other
Other 330
Total Revenue 479,510 97,400 105,000
Expenditures:
S,000
Professional Services 5,431 6,000 30,000 - 240,000
Acquisition 267,955 152,000•
.Development 131,367 45,000
Total Expense 404,753 81,000
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Fund Balance 12-31 214,083; 230,483 .
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1981
PROPOSED PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Area & Park Total Acquisition Grading/ Plant Building/ Playscape General/
Seeding Material Structures Trail
1 None 2,000
2 Lexington 3,000 1,000
3 Country Hm
Heights 3,000 1,000 2,000
4 Highview 3,000 1,000 2,000
9 Coachman 30,0001,
Pilot Knob 20,000 20,000 a
10 E None
10 W None
_.12 N None
_ - Bur Oaks None
13 -
arTiage Ffi -11-%-n-i-
15 T - -
Deboer None
16 Ridgeview None
18 Silver Bell None
19 Woodhaven 3,000 3,000
20 Carnelian 10,000 1,000 1,000 6,000 2,000
Cedar Pond 3,000 3,000
Peridot Path None
Blackhawk 2,000 1,000 1,000
I1/City Hall/
M. F. 4,000 2,000 2,000
Deerwood None
22 Patrick Eagan None
23 Northview 20,000 4,000 2,000 14,000
24 Dodd None
25 E None
25 W South Oaks None
Lakeside None
26 Wedgewood
27 Capricorn
Ches Mar
Oak Chase 33,000 5,000 5,000 8,000 15,000
Well Site 10,000 5,000 1,000 4,000
Carlson LK. 18,000 5,000 3,000 10,000
28 Evergreen 4,000 1,000 2,000 1,000
Thomas Lake
School None
Thomas Lake
Park
Rahn Park 221,000 220,000 a 1,000
W. River
Hills 5,000 2,000 3,000
31 W None
32 None
33 None
None
S~ if None
36 E None
TOTALS (,392,000 240,000 23,000 22,000 8,000 21,000 78,000
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AUGUST 1980
Item 5-B
MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARK COMMITTEE
FROM: KURT ULRICH, PLANNING ASSISTANT
KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: AUGUST 4, 1980
RE: PROPOSED EAGAN TRIAL PLAN
BACKGROUND: During the past several weeks the City staff has been involved in
the initial stages of development of a trail plan for the City of Eagan.
Literature currently available on the subject of trail systems has been re-
viewed and several preliminary recommendations have been developed for review
by this committee before further action is taken on trail plan development.
PROCEDURAL OUTLINE: Trial plan developments have been formulated and re-
viewed to date with the assistance of John Voss; Planning Consultant,Dale
Runkle; City Planner, Kurt Ulrich; Planning Assistant, Ken Vraa Parks 4
Recreation Director, Jean Loken; Former Trails Sub Committee member, as well
as various other municipal personnel located throughout the Metropolitan area.
The following trail plan concerns have been recognized:
1. Trail uses
2. Surface material - relating to trail use.
3. Maintenance
4. Design & construction
5. Existing City trails
6. Bike ordinances
7. Policies of local government agencies
8. State laws and regulations
9. Sources of funding
Specific information relating to the above areas of concern will be presented
at the regular meeting of the Parks $ Recreation Committee August 7.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Future concerns will be in the development of goals
and policies relating to the use of trails, maintenance, and construction and
the development of a realistic schedule of capitol improvements and implementa-
tion. In the near future, a special meeting of the committee may be in order
to discuss these and other issues.
MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARK COMMITTEE
FROM: RECREATION PROGRAMMER, PETERSON
DATE: AUGUST 7, 1980
REGARDING: TEEN CENTER
The Teen Center origianlly scheduled to remain open until August 21 was
closed on July 31.
Foosball, ping pong, volley ball, badminton, games such as clue, yahtzee,
chess, etc. were among the activities available at the Center.
Staff adjusted the hours to 8:00-10:00 P.M. rather than 7:00-10:00 P.M.
at the Center in an attempt to learn whether the teens would spend more
time there if the hours were shorter and only the later hours. This
change met with partial success.
Staff also attempted to learn from the teens what activities they might
prefer. The most frequently suggested idea was a dance with a live rock
group. Means to publicize and budget did not allow the programming of
a dance this year.
Attendance at the Teen Center remained lower than in previous years despite
staff efforts and the decision to close early was made.
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MEMO TO: PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
RE: SOUTH OAKS PARK - SOCCER KICK BOARD
Background: A letter from Mr. John V. McCarthy was received requesting that
a wood soccer kick board be installed at South Oaks Park. The soccer board
requested would be approximately 24' x 81. Constructed of tongue and groove
board with 4' x 4' treated post.
Estimated materials cost $320.00.
Analysis: South Oaks Park is located in Section 25 W. The Comprehensive
Guide Plan estimates a population of 280 residents in this service area.
Further, the plan anticipates additional park expansion to the west some-
time after 1985. The present open field and play area were developed in
1978 - 79. According to Mr. McCarthy, there are approximately 25 youths
currently living in the area who could make use of the kick board.
Staff spoke with Mr. Gillund, Soccer Coach from Rosemount High, who is pro-
moting and installing kick boards. He indicated that the kick boards are
very useful in developing soccer skills. He suggested that an area of 30
to 40 yards in front of the goal would be needed, but that no less than 20
yards would be required.
Although the park acreage is small, the open field area along Greenleaf
Drive could support a kick board, as requested. A probable location would
be on the southwest edge of the park facing north. This location would
provide approximately 20 yards of unobstructed usage, and would have less
impact on other park uses. Currently, a soccer goal is in place on this
end of the park.
Issues: Although parks should strive to meet the needs of the community/
neighborhood residents, concern and consideration for good design/function
of the park (and the entire park system) must be addressed. How well does
this need fit into the current parks plan/needs? What of the future? Does
this need/want reflect residents and community priorities? How responsive
should the City be in regards to this type of request? Would the City react
the same if the request were for football goal post for place kicking
practice, or a pitchers mound for baseball pitchers - for this or other parks.
Are there other park needs that have a "higher" priority than this or is
this the highest and greatest good for the park.
Financing: Currently, there appears to be no funding designated for this
kick board, or from which to draw money from.
Action to be Considered: To discuss the issues and make recommendation to
install, to not install or to
July 3, 1980
Eagan Park Department
3501 Coachman Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Dear Sir:
I have previously requested that a kickboard for soccer be built and
installed at the South Oaks play area. These are very useful in the
development of basic soccer skills. All of the playgrounds in the
Rosemount School District are installing them. If you wish to con-
firm their value, please contact Mr. D. Gillund, Rosemount High
soccer coach.
There are three athletic association soccer coaches in the South Oaks
area: L. Van Dyke, D. Gerenz, and J. McCarthy. There are many children
who play soccer and would be able to use the kickboard. If you wish I
can get signatures from the neighbors, but I am sure that it should not
be necessary for a relatively inexpensive item.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
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John V. McCarthy
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August 1980
MEMO TO: PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS $ RECREATION
REASON: PARK SIGN DESIGN
At the meeting of July 10, 1980 the Advisory Committee adopted the design
criteria for signs in the Parks.
It was indicated that a landscape architect be requested to develop three
design alternatives, similar to one of the pictures that was shown, for
review by the Committee at its August meeting.
Staff has recently met with this consultant who had sketched numerous
preliminary alternatives. The Director of Parks $ Recreation, after
viewing the sketches, selected three alternatives for further refine-
ment and development. The three alternatives, with a preferred alterna-
tive, will be presented to the Committee at its August meeting.
Sketches will be made available on the night of August 7.
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1st arait .iune 25, lysv
2nd Draft June 27, 1980
PROPOSED PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND PROJECTS
EAGAN PARK $ RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Area 8 Park Total 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
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# 1 None
2 Lexington 30,000 3,000 2,000 15,000 10,000
3 Country Home Heights 21,000 3,000 3,000 15,000
4 Highview 33,000 3,000 15,000 15,000
9 Coachman 150,000 30,000° 60,000a 60,000
Pilot Knob 20,000 20,000a
Pilot Knob School 20,000. 20,000
10 E 100,000a,a/p 50,000a 50,000a/p
10 W None
12 N None
Bur Oaks 210,000a 5,000 5,000 200,000a
13 160,000a 80,000a_ 80,000a
14 Carriage Hills None
15 DeBoer None
Eaganwood 155,000a/p 75,000a/p 80,000
16 Ridgeview 220,000a 120,000a 50,000 50,000
18 Silver Bell 80,000a/p 30,000a/p 50,000
19 Woodhaven 13,000 3,000 5,000 5,000
Carnelian 35,000 10,000 15,000 10,000
Cedar Pond 21,000 3,000 3,000 15,000
Peridot Path None
Cedar School 3,000 3,000.
10 Blackhawk 422,000a 2,000 350,000a 70,000
1 City Hall/Municipal
Facilities 8,000 4,000 4,000
Deerwood 155,000 75,000a 80,000
22 Patrick Eagan 117,000a 77,000a,d 20,000 20,000
23 Northview 345,000 20,000 20,000 60,000 100,000 145,000
24 Dodd None
25 E None
25 W South Oaks None
Lakeside Estate 15,000 15,000
26 Wedgewood 45,000 20,000 25,000
27 Capricorn 27,000 27,000
Ches Mar 30,000 20,000 10,000
Oak chase 43,000 33,000 10,000
Well Site 10,000 10,000
Carlson Lake 23,000 18,000 5,000
28 Evergreen 8,000 4,000 4,000
Thomas Lake School None
Thomas Lake Park 382,000 250,000a 52,000 80,000
Wilmes Park 100,000 100,000a
30 E Meadowlands 160,000 80,000a 80,000a
Rahn Park 345,000 200,000a/p 75,000 70,000
30 W River Hills 15,000 5,000 10,000
31 W None
31 E Vienna Woods 52,000a, 20,000a 32,000
32 Thompson 100,000a 50,000a 50,000a
T Cliff Park 120,000a 70,000a 50,000a/p
a4 Parkview None
36 W Doddview None
36 E None
781,000 699,000 702,000 745,000 852,000