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03/19/2012 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION Monday, March 19, 2012 7:00 pm Eagan Municipal Center, City Council Chambers Workshop: Caponi Update & Off Leash Dog Area Operational Policies & Procedures 6:00 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 January 12, 2012 7:02 pm IV.Visitors to be Heard 7:03 pm V. Update Pages 3-4 7:04 pm VI.Consent Agenda A.Arbor Day Proclamation Pages 5-6 7:07 pm VII.Development Proposals A.Eagan Car Club Pages 7-18 7:10 pm VIII.Old Business A.Off Leash Dog Area Operational Policies & Procedures Pages 19-21 7:15 pm IX.New Business A.Public Hearing for Submission of DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Pa22-23 7:25 pm B.Public Hearing for Submission of DNR Natural and Scenic Area Gra24-25 7:35 pm X. Other Business and Reports A. Recreation Facility Report 7:45 pm XI. Communications 7:55 pm XII. Round Table 8:00 pm XIII. Adjournment 8:05 pm The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons ha 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, May 14, 2012 Subject to approval ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION Thursday, January 12, 2012 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2012 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to January 12, 2012. Commission Members present: Chair Laurie Hal Palmer and Andrea Todd-Harlin. Member Steele was absent. Staff Seydell Johnson; Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks; Gregg HoveSteve Taylor, Parks Maintenance Supervisor. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Halverson asked Director Johnson if there were any change Johnson stated there was one change to Consent Agenda Item A whi She stated that the name had been changed to Cedar Valley Additi Palmer seconded with all present members voting to adopt the age APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF May 16, 2011 & SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 Member Palmer moved, Member Dahlquist seconded, with all presen approve the minutes of May 16, 2011 and September 19, 2011. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. Director Johnson stated that staff was already getting ready fo Wednesday through September. She stated that they are always lo Director Johnson stated that up the present, our weather has bee able to open the outdoor ice rinks and hopes are to open the rin cautioned people to be careful on the ice since the ice is not sdoes not monitor the ice conditions on the lakes. CONSENT AGENDA Member Palmer moved, Member Todd-Harlin seconded will all membe recommend that the City Council approve the Cedar Valley Additio 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 Dedicati development of the site, the form and the amount of any dedicati such development. Advisory Parks Commission January 12, 2012 Page 2 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to revie OLD BUSINESS Director Johnson introduced Paul Olson to present a short overvi OLDA in Eagan. Olson stated that at the last APrC meeting, staf possible sites for an OLDA. Olson stated that this process was currently at the second step in identifying certain areas that could be considered for an OLDA. they had talked to other communities and users for other OLDAs. they needed to develop some criteria in assessing the areas. H criteria and then scored the various sites that had been chosen size of the park, current use of the park, not putting the park current usage of the site. Using all the criteria and recommend consideration Rahn Park, a portion of Blackhawk Park and Thresher Fields. Olson then presented pictures of the individual sites and gave the pros and cons of each site. best site for the OLDA. Olson stated that if this site was acce the site. Member Dahlquist asked about the operational costs of m Thresher Fields was selected then the park would not require a p recommend using a portable toilet because of easy access to the building at the fields that is only open during the summer month and then made a recommendation to move forward. Member Palmer r the selection of Thresher Fields, Member Dahlquist seconded. Me City Council amend the current CIP to consider a budget for the Member Halverson recommended that the City move forward on the r establish rules, regulations and policies and recommend City Cou members voting in favor of the motion. NEW BUSINESS Healthy Eating and Living Active Community Member Halverson stated the commission was going to discuss the Community Resolution. Director Johnson gave a brief overview of comments, Member Dahlquist recommend that the City Council pass Eagan to be a healthy eating and active living community. Membe present voting in favor of the motion. 2012 Park and Trail Dedication Fees Director Johnson explained that the Commission makes recommendat regarding park and trail dedication requirements. Director John process based on the property values in Eagan. Director Johnson changed and she recommended to the City Council that the fees remain the same as Palmer made a motion to recommend the rates stay the same, Membe members present voting in favor of the motion. Advisory Parks Commission January 12, 2012 Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS Park Maintenance Update Director Johnson introduced Steve Taylor, Parks Maintenance Supervisor, presentation on the 2011 Parks Maintenance projects. He present in the City. Taylor explained that Parks Maintenance is respons supporting Park programs, Community Center, hockey rinks, buildi City projects. Taylor highlighted various projects that have be installing park signs and maps, assisting the contractor in reno replacing it with drain tiles and mulch, building the bridge ove picnic tables along with hockey rinks and buildings, skate park deck at Holz Farm with a grant from the Eagan Foundation and rep the pavilions and shelter buildings, naming a few of the 2011 pr Johnson commended Taylor and his staff. Member Palmer stated th weekend for hockey and he thanked Taylor and his staff. Member Forestry Update and Parks Maintenance rely on the seasonal employees and their j City projects and maintenance. Hove gave a PowerPoint presentat Forestry Division. He stated that the division is responsible f on public as well as private properties. He stated that is wher play. He stated that they maintain over 14,000 trees and plante approximately landscape beds totaling about 12 acres. He highli continually monitor such as the buckthorn removal program, Dutch borer program, the woodland restoration project and the landscap stated that their goal is to identify tree diseases, treat the i to other trees. Hove gave a detailed history and statistics of sample of an infected oak branch. Hove discussed the buckthorn been in place since 2001. He stated that the City collects the on private and public property as part of the program, turns the brush into wood chips and recycle providing a cost saving for the City versus purchasing mulch for emerald ask borer problem in the surrounding metro area. Hove s documented case of the emerald ash borer in Eagan; however, he s Hove gave a brief history of the introduction of the insect into stated that in 2011 two sites in the metro as well as a southeast Minnesota site had documented cases of the insect. Hove stated that the City has been slowly removing replacing them with non-ash tree species and using insecticides that the trees removed are then recycled into mulch for the park the walls and floors of the new Fire Safety Center, again a cost woodland restoration program helps identify park areas that need touched briefly on the ECC landscaping project that the division Cascade Bay landscapes. Member Halverson thanked Hove for his p Todd-Harlin asked Hove about the timing of the buckthorn removal take place between mid-April and mid-November but he stated he is still He stated further that the best time to remove buckthorn is in the Advisory Parks Commission January 12, 2012 Page 4 COMMUNICATIONS Director Johnson stated the only communications received were p Resolution. These letters were distributed to the APrC in advan ROUND TABLE Member Palmer stated he was impressed that the ice was up last stated that a neighbor complained about the chronic dog waste pr Ridge Park. She stated that the issue usually relates to snow a scarcity of snow, the problem has been more prevalent. Director locations along that trail and that the issue could be addressed ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct, Member Dahlquist moved, Me members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjour ____________________________________________________ __________ Secretary Date TO: Advisory Parks Commission FROM: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation DATE: March 13, 2012 Workshop: Caponi Update & Off Leash Dog Area Operational Policies & Procedures 6:00 6:55 pm Conference Room 2 A & B Regular Meeting at 7 pm ITEM I: Call to order ITEM II: Approval of Agenda ITEM III: Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 12, 2012 ITEM IV: Visitors to be Heard Staff is not aware of any visitors who wish to address the Commi ITEM V: Director Johnson will provide a brief overview of activities and ITEM VI: Consent Agenda The annual Arbor Day Proclamation is included for review and rec Council. ITEM VII: Development Proposals Manley Development is asking the APrC to review the parks dedication, trai preservation, water quality and wetlands issues regarding the Pr Development. ITEM VIII: Old Business The Commission will review and discussion the Off Leash Dog Area Operational Policies & Procedures. ITEM IX: New Business The formal public hearing will be held to get public input about the Grant and DNR Natural and Scenic Area Grant applications. These projects entail purchasing 30 acres of Caponi Art Park. ITEM X: Other Business and Reports Recreation Facility staff will provide an overview and update of ITEM XI: Communications There are no ITEM XII: Round Table Any items of concern that might be placed on upcoming agendas or identified. ITEM XIII: Adjournment Eagan Parks & Recreation Department Happenings March, 2012 Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place Artwork Displays are scheduled at the Eagan Community Center thr features 5 local artists (4 Eagan Art House students) that will May 18 and features local artwork and artist statements. Coordinate Promote Health and Wellness Community Development Block Grant classes offered for participan had a total of 35 classes and 530 participants. The previous qu participants in comparison. AARP tax assistance appointments hosted by the 55 plus/Seniors c in the Lone th Oak Room. As of March 12, there are 166 teams registered for basketball, softball, volleyball and wiffl th leagues. Registrations are still being accepted. Dance recitals were held Saturday, March 10 for the Leapers and Twirlers dance classes. Dancers th visors. Facilitate Community Connections Eagan Market Fest vendor registration began February 15 thth to renew and registration will stay open until May 11. The market opens June 13. thth The Eagan Art House submitted an Arts Learning Grant to the Metr grant is provide programming at Glacier Hills Elementary School Middle School. The project, if funded, will feature working wit internationally for his photographic conversations about culture Mystery Dinner Theater, a new 55 plus/Senior event in partnershi Company was a huge success. The 120 tickets were sold out with a performance. There will be an open house for Seniors on March 15 at the ECC to highlight activities and programs th available in the Lone Oak Room along with providing tours of the Sneakers membership program. Provide Recreation Experiences The family ice fishing clinic was held at Holz Farm Park (Lemay pre-registered came plus another 20 not registered. They had a many kids learned to ice fish for the first time. Ten volunteer Club assisted water quality staff with the program. After school program at Dakota Hills Middle School continues to participants the winter trimester. Winter Preschool Classes are wrapping up for the session, 331 ch winter over the past 9 weeks, compared to 261 children last wint 21, at the ECC in the Oaks. Invitations were mailed last week, evening! Kudos to Staff Great job by clerical staff integrating new marketing design ele plus/Senior Newsletter and Art House Newsletter. Date: March 13, 2012 Agenda Item: VI-A; Arbor Day Proclamation Action: X Information: MEMO Attachments: Arbor Day Resolution AGENDA ITEM: Arbor Day Proclamation TO: Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation ITEM OVERVIEW: Acknowledge the Arbor Day Resolution setting Wednesday, May 20, Day and May as Arbor Month in the City of Eagan. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Eagan has received the Tree City USA community designation from Foundation for the twenty-first consecutive year. Each year the conducts an Arbor Day program which includes participation in a 26 annual event will be held as part of the Holz Farm Spring Festival th Recognition as a Tree City is based on efforts by the City to pr and the resolution demonstrates that effort. To become a Tree City, a community must meet four standards: a care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and Eagan has demonstrated progress in the following forestry activi space, and improved ordinance. This Festival. A special ceremony recognizing the third grade poster several planting demonstrations. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1.Acknowledge the resolution setting May 20, 2012 as Arbor Day and of Eagan and recommend that the City Council adopt the resolutio 2.Other. Date: March 13, 2012 Agenda Item: VII-A; Eagan Car Club Action: X Information: MEMO 1. Location Map 2. Grading Request 3. Grading Plan Attachments: 4. Erosion AGENDA ITEM: Eagan Car Club 5. Landscape Plan 6. Tree Mitigation Plan 7. Conservation Easement 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: Kurt Manley, Manley Development, is proposing a Rezoning from Neighborhood Business to Planned Development and Preliminary Planned Development to allow 76 storage units and a club house on six acres located on the west side of South Robert Trail (Hwy 3), just nor The applicant is proposing to create the Eagan Car Club as a pla antique vehicles and other high quality storage in customizable BACKGROUND/EXISTING CONDITIONS: The approximately 6 acre site is undeveloped land with public access to significant topography that ranges from a highpoint elevation of approximately 828. There is a mature stand of trees along the w of the site is generally open grass land with a couple of small along the east, southeast edge along Highway 3. PARK AND TRAIL DEDICATIONS: The property is unplatted and undeveloped; park and trail dedications have not be Park Dedication At the time of development of a new site, the APrC has the option the park dedication that will be required from the development. the fee title dedication of land or cash payment based upon the legislation has put the onus on local units of government to jus with fee title ownership. This development site is located immediately adjacent to Captain configuration of the proposed development and difficulty in acce title dedication may not be appropriate. However, the undevelope does contain 44 significant trees including Black Cherry and Oak beyond that afforded in the City tree preservation requirements. Easement in the name of the City may have multiple benefits. A Conservation Easement is a set of restrictions that a landowne would place upon a property to preserve its conservation values. the restrictions that would preserve those values (no tree remov landowner are detailed in a legal document. This document is fil property record and would remain with the property regardless of unique as determined by the site and the needs of the owner. In this instance, given the location and character of the site, development of a Conservation Easement, written to the City, as It would be the responsibility of the land owner to provide a legal descripti Trails Dedication A cash trail dedication for the development is proposed Other: Temporary Access/Grading Easement The developer has requested that a temporary access/grading ease line of Captain Dodd Park. The easement area would cover and are 30 feet in width. The easement would allow the developer to blen site together and forego the potential need for a significant re Upon completion of the grading, the developer has proposed to re mix and erosion control fabric. The City has also requested that development be planted in the easement area to create a visual b development. Because of the elevation of the park, planting the benefit as opposed to planting at a lower elevation immediately Staff will work with the developer to develop parameters for the the project. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are one-hu significant trees existing at this site. This individual tree r elm, black cherry, boxelder, and cedar trees. Tree diameters ra According to the Tree Preservation Plan submitted, significant ninety (90) significant trees (63.8% of the total). Per the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree proposal (single-lot single-phase commercial) is set at 30% of t Because the proposed significant tree removal is more than allow required tree mitigation that calculates to sixty-four (64) Cate Category A, B, or C trees). The applicant has submitted a Tree Mitigation Plan that indicate A trees. Therefore the application is short 25 Category A trees Mitigation Plan should be submitted that fulfills the required t Staff is recommending that tree mitigation trees should be insta proposed conservation easement) and on the north side of the sit temporary access easement is requested. The trees will provide f area within the park and for improved visual screening of the pr WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: Because water quality requirements have not previously applied t development proposal is subject to City Code §4.33, post-constru no wetlands on site, and City Code §11.67, wetland protection and managemen apply. The developer proposes to meet City water quality requirements t stormwater storage / infiltration system, along with catch-basin ans for stormwater management. It finds the proposed plans meet City Cod ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1.Recommend that the Park Dedication be met through the creation o undeveloped portion of the site. a.The Developer and City shall agree upon the easement area. b.The Developer shall prepare a legal description for the easement c.The City shall prepare the easement document. 2.Recommend that the Trail Dedication for the development be met t 3.Recommend that the Director of Parks & Recreation grant a tempor Developer over a mutually agreed upon portion of Captain Dodd Pa a.The Developer and the City shall agree upon parameters for the u b.The Developer shall install tree mitigation trees owed by the de approved by the City and be responsible for replacement for the 4.The applicant shall submit a revised Tree Mitigation Plan that i4) Category A trees (or an equivalent number of Category A, B, or C requirements. 5. placement of required Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colo laminate safety netting), to be installed at the Drip Line or at whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be prese 6.The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set u least five days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to e Preservation Plan and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing. 7.The applicant should be responsible for annual inspection and ma and for providing the City documentation of these activities. 8.Other. Date: March 13, 2012 Agenda Item: VII-A; Off Leash Dog Park Policies & Procedures Action: X Information: MEMO Attachments: AGENDA ITEM: Off Leash Dog Area Operational Policies & Procedures TO: Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation ITEM OVERVIEW: Review and discussion of operational policies for the Thresher F Area. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: In recent years, the City of Eagan has received several requests of an Off-Leash Dog Area (OLDA) within the City limits. Accordin approximately 3000 dogs are currently licensed in the City thoug be 12,000 (licenses are now for 2 years). The number of licensed evaluation (4350 in 1999) though that may not be indicative of t recently, the issue had been considered by the APrC on at least In both instances, no action was taken. The issue was also broac 2005 with no definitive conclusion drawn. At its meeting of September 14, 2011, the Eagan APrC reviewed the costs associated with the th development and operation of an OLDA and subsequently recommende the development of a City operated OLDA on park property within physical criteria that research and anecdotal evidence deemed to ultimately developing and operating an OLDA. Using the criteria, Blackhawk, Thresher Fields) were identified for additional revie the site, absence of an existing use, and natural features that OLDA. On January 12, 2012, in a workshop setting and as part of the re discussed the criteria scoring as applied to the three potential Thresher Fields Park was the preferred location for the developm physical challenges with any of the sites, Thresher appeared bes of the nonresidential location, the size and diversity of the si restrooms and parking. The APrC subsequently voted to recommend to the City Council th OLDA and also that a projected $45,000 saving in the Parks CIP f reallocated for the initial OLDA development. It was also sugges for APrC review. The City Council has since affirmed the choice approved a reallocation of $45,000 in the CIP for development. ANALYSIS: tunities for dogs to be off leash due to public space constraints and/or prohibitive implications associated with off- and are best considered excl people who have dogs; serving a recreational need similar to wha ball and a tennis court provides for those who play tennis. Beca resources of the host entity, the character of each OLDA can var -leash. The areas are most often defined by fences, barriers or natural boun topography. Use of the OLDA is most often defined by a set of ru purchase of either a daily or annual permit prior to use. DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: After reviewing the rules and regulations from a variety of experienced OLDA users, staff has developed the following list of proposed rule e as the use becomes established and any unanticipated issues come to liability and site conditions are reiterated on the permit ap be posted at the entrance points to the park and adjacent to the Rules and Regulations: Use of the Dog Park is at the discretion of the handler. The Dog no guarantees nor assumes liability for the physical condition o vaccination history of any dog. The handler/owner assumes liabil their dog. A current, annual permit collar must be worn by all dogs while i transferred to other dogs. The city reserves the right to revoke time. Dogs must be properly vaccinated, handlers must be prepared to p certification upon request. No more than two dogs per handler are allowed in an area at one 16 years of age. Dogs that have been certified as dangerous or potentially danger a known history of aggressive behavior are not allowed in the Do aggressive behaviors must be removed immediately by the handler. Dogs must be under visual contact and voice control of the handl under voice control if it will come when called. Dogs are never must be granted by each handler for dogs to play or interact wit Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the Dog within the Dog Park except for immediate removal. The handler mu at all times. The handler must clean up after their dog in all areas of the Do and woodlands. All waste, including trash, is to be disposed of Use a provided bag or a comparable bag for dog waste. Do not lea Children under the age of 16 are not allowed in the Dog Park wit Puppies under four months of age or female dogs in heat are not No food other than pocketed dog training treats is allowed in th For the protection of the natural environment and the safety of allowed in the Dog Park. No alcohol of any type is allowed. No bicycles or wheeled or motorized vehicles, except wheel chair by people with disabilities are allowed. The surface may be unev to age, injury or malady would be at risk in the large area of the park. All City park rules and ordinances apply to Dog Park users. Dog as otherwise posted. In the event of injury or conflict, contact Police Dispatch by d Administration: To help cover operational costs and maintain a level of continui nearly all entities that operate an OLDA charge a permit/user fe permit application/review process. The process is also used as a the park rules and regulations to help ensure a positive and saf s and is suggesting the following procedural outline; Annual Permit Fees: Residents; $20 first dog /$15 second dog, same address Nonresident; $40 first dog / $35 second dog, same address Permits are good from the date of purchase: January 1 until Dece (A resident discount could be considered for 2012 due to the mid Permit Process: Permit applications will be available at City offices (TBD) or m Permit applications are either mailed in or delivered in person Proof of vaccination (vets certification or tag) must be provide Eagan residents are required to provide proof (License#) of City Nonresidents must provide proof of licensure (License#) if requi Upon approval of the application a brightly colored, universal s colors will change annually. The collar must be worn in the OLDA be added for collars that are mailed. Staff is exploring location options at City facilities for the s collars. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1.Recommend adoption of the proposed Off Leash Dog Area rules and 2.Recommend adoption of the proposed operational and administrativ Fields Dog Park. Fees to be reviewed annually. 3.Recommend alternatives. 4.Other. Date: March 14, 2012 Agenda Item: IX-A; DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Action: X Information: MEMO Attachments: AGENDA ITEM: DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant TO: Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation ITEM OVERVIEW: Public hearing for grant applications. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The City of Eagan Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated t effective facilities for residents and visors. Part of this eff scale projects. In 2012, the State of Minnesota and the Federal through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), has funding to supplement projects that would enhance and encourage The DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant assists local governments in ac redeveloping outdoor recreation facilities. The City of Eagan w of land currently operating as the Caponi Art Park. The requirements of the DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant stipulate t at a public hearing. The Advisory Parks Commission meeting of M for the Outdoor Recreation Grant. Notice of the public hearing Purchase of the fee title for the remaining 30 acres of Caponi A contribution of Resources Fund, City of Eagan, and private fund raising by the C needed for the land purchase is approximately $1.4 million. A c $400,000 is also being made to the Minnesota DNR Natural and Sce ANALYSIS: A number of conversations have been taking place recently betwee staff and Dakota County staff regarding the future of the CAP. note expires this month. The CAP board, while successful in rais programming, has not raised a significant amount of capital fund mortgage since its inception. The park has a total of 60 acres. Thirty acres (northeast 10 ac but managed by CAP. The middle 20 acres (immediately south of D in place that prohibits future development of the land but a mor The northwest 10 acres (house and studio area) does not have a c owed on this land. (See attached map and description.) Administrator Hedges and Director Seydell Johnson met with Tony k Board Chair, Craig Harris in January to receive an update on Cap planning. The park has become well established as a regional ar events and programs held throughout the year th birthday. The park is able to sustain operations, programming a operating budget of $230,000 funded through grants and donations options for securing the remaining parcels of land for public us Mayor Maguire, Administrator Hedges and Director Seydell Johnson Chair Schouweiler, County Administrator Richardson and other Cou to discuss th whether the County had an interest in further discussions regard There seemed to be some interest from the County to assist in se of the Farmland and Natural Area Program funds. A recent apprai value for the two unsecured parcels of land. Although two of the four parcels of CAP land are currently owned b park is operated and managed by the CAP Board as agreed to in Op entered into by the City and CAP Board in 2005. City of Eagan f the trees on the property. All other maintenance is conducted b member serving on the CAP Board. This is currently Director Sey Project Scope/Activity Involved The proposed project includes purchase of thirty acres of open s adjacent to Patrick Eagan Park and Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fi Implementation Schedule If the grant is received, the land must be purchased by December Overall Cost and Proposed Financing for the Project State of Minnesota Grant$ 400,000 City of Eagan Matching Funds$ 400,000 Dakota County Matching Funds$ 400,000 Private Donations$ 200,000 Project Total$ 1,400,000 Costs to be Assessed to Community Residents The total anticipated cost of the proposed project is $1,400,000 funding consideration, thus the grant request is $400,000. The allocated from the Park Site Fund. The Park Site Fund is derive process. Other Associated Project Costs Other costs associated with the project wou and maintenance budget and schedule. The Caponi Art Park would Art Park Board which raises private funds for park operations an Submission Deadline The completed application will be submitted to the DNR by March accepted, the project would be completed by December 31, 2013. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1.The Commission, after closure of the Public Hearing, should make regarding the submission of the grant application. The City Cou 20 Council meeting. th 2.Other. Date: March 14, 2012 Agenda Item: IX-B; DNR Natural and Scenic Area Grant Action: X Information: MEMO Attachments: AGENDA ITEM: DNR Natural and Scenic Area Grant TO: Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation ITEM OVERVIEW: Public hearing for grant applications. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The City of Eagan Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated t effective facilities for residents and visors. Part of this eff scale projects. In 2012, the State of Minnesota, through the Mi (DNR), has provided an opportunity to apply for funding to suppl encourage outdoor recreation. The DNR Natural and Scenic Area program assists local government title acquisition and permanent easement acquisition of natural submit an application to purchase 30 acres of land currently ope The requirements of the DNR Natural and Scenic Area program stip presented at a public hearing. The Advisory Parks Commission me hearing date for the DNR Natural and Scenic Area Program. Notic aper of record. Purchase of the fee title for the remaining 30 acres of Caponi A Resources Fund, City of Eagan, and private fund raising by the C needed for the land purchase is approximately $1.4 million. A c $400,000 is also being made to the Minnesota DNR Outdoor Recreat ANALYSIS: A number of conversations have been taking place recently betwee staff and Dakota County staff regarding the future of the CAP. for sources of fundin note expires this month. The CAP board, while successful in rais programming, has not raised a significant amount of capital fund mortgage since its inception. The park has a total of 60 acres. Thirty acres (northeast 10 ac but managed by CAP. The middle 20 acres (immediately south of D in place that prohibits future development of the land but a mor The northwest 10 acres (house and studio area) does not have a c owed on this land. (See attached map and description.) Administrator Hedges and Director Seydell Johnson met with Tony Board Chair, Craig Harris in January to receive an update on Cap planning. The park has become well established as a regional ar th birthday. The park is able to sustain operations, programming a operating budget of $230,000 funded through grants and donations options for securing the remaining parcels of land for public us Mayor Maguire, Administrator Hedges and Director Seydell Johnson Chair Schouweiler, County Administrator Richardson and other Cou to discuss th whether the County had an interest in further discussions regard There seemed to be some interest from the County to assist in se of the Farmland and Natural Area Program funds. A recent apprai value for the two unsecured parcels of land. Although two of the four parcels of CAP land are currently owned park is operated and managed by the CAP Board as agreed to in Op entered into by the City and CAP Board in 2005. City of Eagan f the trees on the property. All other maintenance is conducted b member serving on the CAP Board. This is currently Director Sey Project Scope/Activity Involved The proposed project includes purchase of thirty acres of open s adjacent to Patrick Eagan Park and Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fi Implementation Schedule If the grant is received, the land must be purchased by December Overall Cost and Proposed Financing for the Project State of Minnesota Grant$ 400,000 City of Eagan Matching Funds$ 400,000 Dakota County Matching Funds$ 400,000 Private Donations$ 200,000 Project Total$ 1,400,000 Costs to be Assessed to Community Residents The total anticipated cost of the proposed project is $1,400,000 funding consideration, thus the grant request is $400,000. The allocated from the Park Site Fund. The Park Site Fund is derive process. Other Associated Project Costs and maintenance budget and schedule. The Caponi Art Park would Art Park Board which raises private funds for park operations an Submission Deadline The completed application will be submitted to the DNR by March accepted, the project would be completed by December 31, 2013. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1.The Commission, after closure of the Public Hearing, should make regarding the submission of the grant application. The City Cou 20 Council meeting. th 2.Other.