07/06/1971 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
EAGAN PARK BOARD
July 6, 1971 Eagan Township Hall
Members present: Neil Coates, Millie Engborg, Dale Everson, Charles Hall,
Bill Harris, Barbara Schmidt.
Also present: John Voss, Eldon Haugland and Marvin Ray of Urban Planning & Design
Irwin Helmken of the Planning Commission
Charles Hall chaired the meeting. Approval of the minutes was held until next
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month as they have not yet been mailed.
Dale Everson introduced the planners from Urban Planning and Design Who
presented preliminary concept: plans for six of the park sites. These were
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reviewed and will be discussed with the long range committee and the To
prior to the next Park Board meeting. John Voss requested an overall budget
so costs can be fairly evaluated prior to any public meetings. The finance
committee will meet July 14, 1971 to prepare this budget information.
John Voss also mentioned that application could be made to State Natural
Resources for further financial aid as soon as we have our project number from
HUD. This would require one additional page beyond the information already
compiled for HUD. He recommended applying immediately as funds are now being
appropriated by the legislature. Bill Harris moved that Urban Planning and
Design prepare the applications. Millie Engborg seconded the motion.
The Short Range Committee needs additional budget information to prepare
for the winter program. The finance committee will forward them po the necessary
information.
Dale Everson mentioned that the rental warming houses will not be available
this year, but that he has contacted a firm which will build a 14x20 building
for $800.00. He is now investigating heating equipment.
Luther Stalland and Jean Parranto stepped in briefly to discuss the
proposal regarding the Rahn Park Extension. The additional lot mentioned will not
be needed as the latest plat for Cedar Grove a shows the road leading to the
park. Dale Everson moved that we recommend that the Township purchase the
additional land on the terms of the June 21, 1971 proposal subject to the
necessary fiscal arrangements. Neil Coates seconded the motion. Mr. Stalland
also mentioned that a realtor may be hired to help in purchasing the park sites.
Neil Coates seconded the motion.
Bill Harris moved that the Park Board authorize the expenditure of $300.OG
for improvements at McKee Park and that $300.00 be spent for finish grading at
the Hahn School hockey rink. Millie Engborg seconded the motion.
Dale Everson moved that Millie Engborg be named to chair a committee to ect
policy for naming parks in Eagan and to name those parks which are being
established now and that this committee should consist of one Town Board member,
two Park Board members, and two citizens at large. Barbara Schmidt seconded
the motion.
A letter will be written to the Lion's Club informing them of the present
status of our pa r k plans and thanking them for their interest.
Dale Everson discussed the meeting held with Robert Rosene and residents
adjacent to Outlot F, Cedar Grove #6, the Peridot Path ponding area. He suggec;.
that the Park Board request preliminary cost study from the Township Engineer ac
the various improvements which could be made at this site. This will be brought
up at the Town Board meeting. The meeting was adjourned.
Dated: July 6, 1971