03/22/1971 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF PARK BOARD
TOWN OF EAGAN, DAKOTA COUyTY, MINNESOTA
March 22, 1971
Lembers Present: Charles Hall, Neil Coates, Billie Engborg,
Dale Everson, Bill Harris, Gerber Hatteberg,
Dixie Kremer, Barb Schmidt
Also Present: John Klein, Paul Uselmann, John Voss and
Ralph Wohlers
Nir. Hall chaired the meeting. Neil Coates moved that the minutes
be approved as mailed. Bill Harris seconded the motion.
The first matter for discussion was proposed ordinance 10.05 relating
to park dedication as drafted by Luther Stalland. The Park Board
recommended that the dollar amount b e set at $50.00 and that the words .
. . . and suit ability . . be inserted after amount at the end of the
seventh line, and that the words . . . and adjust the optional cash
correspondingly be dropped. The Park Boakd also recommended that
it be spelled out that land will be dedicated no later than at the time of
approval of the final plat and that cash is to be paid when application is
made for a building permit. John Voss will inform Luther Stalland so that he
may get our recommendation to the Planning Commission for the Niarch 23
meeting.
John Voss recommended that we be very specific as to desirable
neighborhood sites in areas where sewer and water are being made available.
He mentioned sections 29-30-31 as current examples. Suggested criteria for
these sites are: enough flat land for a ball diamond, some rolling land
with trees and adequate access.
The next matter discussed was the Rahn Park Extension. Dale Everson
will investigate alternate proposals and will discuss them.with Luther
Stalland and the Planning Commission.
Bill Farris will analyze our' previous year's expenditures as
listed by the cleric's office and will report back at the May meeting.
A memo to the Town Board Supervisors regarding deferred dedication
for Arnold Carlson's new site and our position on the Rahn Park Extension
was approved as read. Bill Harris made the motion and Dixie Kremer
seconded it.
Chuck Hall reported on the last Town Board meeting at which the.
Board approved hiring John Voss to prepare an informational booklet and
provide other assistance. The booklet will be mailed by the Town Clerk
to the homes of registered voters,in the Township.
Bill Harris moved that the Park Board recommend to the Town Board
that a public hearing be held on the Park bond proposal and that the
date be set for May 11th at 3:00 P. p',. and that we request the Town Board
to take formal action on our request at their next meeting. Neil Coates
seconded the motion. This would include setting !lay 18th as a definite
election day.
Bill Harris moved that a two part proposal be placed on the ballot
with the first step to cost $650,000.00, and the second step $1,100,000.00.
Millie Engborg seconded the motion.
Bill Harris also moved that the Town Board Supervisors be contacted
by telephone for permission to request a preliminary study from Mr. Olson
of Juran and Moody. Barb Schmidt seconded the motion: The results of the
study will be submitted to the Town Board,for their approval at their
next meetings
Bill Harris also moved that John Voss be designated to prepare a sample
ballot and submit it to Luther Stalland for his approval. Barb Schmidt
seconded the motion.
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John Voss brought us up to date on the HUD application. The
appraisers are wonting together to make the necessary adjustments and
will contact him if any additional expenditures are necessary to satisfy
HUD. They should be ready at this time and John Voss will follow up
on this. He suggests that no additional money be spent until after the
bond issue passes. HUD will still send a letter of consent with con-
tingencies. The letters from both school districts have been received and
will be forwarded. HUD is beginning to look at our application now.
Dale Everson volunteered to color a large base map and John Voss will
photograph it for the booklet,.
Barb Schmidt moved that the introductory page of the booklet be
written from the Town Board. Dale Everson seconded the motion. John
Klein mentioned that he would like an opinion from. Luther"Stalladd if.the
letter was promotional rather than formative. John Voss will write the
letter as informational only.
John Voss also stated that he would like to mention public hearings
for future concept plans in the booklet which would commit us to them and
this was acceptable to the group.
He added that after a successful bond issue we could submit to HUD
funds by -.adding one section to our application. Our resent application is for acquisition only. He mentioned that HUD's emphasis will
be on development funds for the next fiscal year and that development might
even be made available for parks not acquired under HUD programs.
Various items for the second step were given priority ratings and
John Voss will recommend which should be chosen at our next meeting, a
special meeting March 30th at 7:30 P. N.
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Millie Engborg reported on the publicity Committee. Appearances
have been set for approximately 15 organizations and are now being set
for coffee parties. Park Board members should plan to sign up for
definite dates at our next meeting. Other projects ready for approval
are as follows.
1. "Fun in Parks" crossword puzzle contest for 5th and 6th graders
to be held in Eagans four elementary schools with a first prize
winner in each school to receive a small inflatable kite and the
grand prize winner to receive a giant sized one.
2. A park poster contest for 3rd and 4th graders with one winner
at each school and one grand prize winner - all to receive
art supplies (Grand prize winners may appear on the Casey
TV show)
3. A park poster for display at Cedarvale and other appropriate
sites.
4. "THINK PAP.I{S" buttons and bumper stickers to be handed out by
Boy Scouts who could man a continuous slide show at Cedarvale
on two Saturdays prior to the election. They would also require
a hand out and a fact sheet.
5. A voter registration booth at Cedarvale during the last week
of registration manned by the Eagan Mr. or lirs. Jaycees or
the Lions Club.
Lillie also mentioned that plans are being made for a May Day Parade
and that park buttons will also be hidden with each egg in the annual
WACO sponsored Easter egg hunt'.
The Park Board gave Billie approval of her suggestions and greatly
appreciate all the effort which has gone into organizing this committee.
Cal Lane, a young 4H member is interested in planting pine trees in
parkland this summer for a conservation project and wants to know how many
trees we could use, where we would like them and whether they would need to
be watered. Dale Everson suggested 100 trees each in Outlot 1?, Cedar
Grove 6 and at Cedar Pond, and will talk with the young man.
The meeting was adjourned.
respectfully submitted,
Barb Schmidt, Secretary
Eagan Township Park Board