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04/17/2013 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:00 p.m. Eagan Municipal Center, Council Chambers Agenda I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 6:00 p.m. II. Adopt Agenda 6:03 p.m. III. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 14, 2013 6:05 p.m. IV. Visitors to be Heard 6:07 p.m. V. Director’s Update 6:09 p.m. VI. Development Proposals 6:15 p.m. A. LeMay Lake Development VII. Old Business 6:25 p.m. VIII. New Business 6:26 p.m. IX. Other Business and Reports 6:27 p.m. A. Arbor Day Proclamation X. Communications 6:28 p.m. A. Invitation to the Arbor Day Event XI. Round Table 6:29 p.m. XII. Adjournment 6:30 p.m. 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, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the event. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids. Workshop Following Meeting from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Conference Room 2A & 2B Discussion Topic: Recreation Study from Paula Nowariak, Recreation Program Manager & Sonya Rippe, Recreation Facility Manager Next Advisory Parks Commission Meeting: Monday, May 20, 2013 TO: Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission (APrC) FROM: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation DATE: April 12, 2013 SUBJECT: Special Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting April 17, 2013 A special meeting of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission (APrC) will take place on Wednesday, April 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. To ensure that a quorum is present, please contact Juli Seydell Johnson at (651) 675-5006 or jsjohnson@cityofeagan.com or Amy Grannes (651) 675-5322 agrannes@cityofeagan.com if you are unable to attend this meeting. I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL II. ADOPT AGENDA III. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Pages 3-5 The minutes of the March 14, 2013 APrC meeting, pending any modifications, are in order for adoption by the Commission. V. VISITORS TO BE HEARD The Eagan City Council and its Commissions set aside up to ten minutes at the beginning of public meetings to permit visitors to address items of interest that are not addressed on the regular agenda. Items that will take more than ten minutes or that require specific action can be scheduled for a future meeting agenda. VI. DIRECTOR’S UPDATE - Pages 6-8 Director Johnson will provide a brief overview of the Park and Recreation’s department happenings for the month. VII. CONSENT AGENDA There are no new consent agenda items to be discussed at this time. VIII. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS – Pages 9-24 Commission to review LeMay Lake Development proposal for the park dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and wetland issued that pertains to this development. IX. OLD BUSINESS There are no old business items to be discussed at this time. X. NEW BUSINESS There are no new business agenda items to be discussed at this time. Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 1 XI. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS – Page 25 Arbor Day Proclamation - Commission to acknowledge the Arbor Day Resolution setting Saturday, May 18, 2013 as Arbor Day and May as Arbor Day month in the City of Eagan. XII. COMMUNICATIONS – Page 26 There is one communication item to be discussed at this time an invitation for all Commission Members to attend the Arbor Day Event at the Fire Safety Center on May 18, 2013. XIII. ROUND TABLE The Roundtable is scheduled as an opportunity for Commissioners to ask questions, make requests for future agenda items, or provide informative updates to the Commission pertaining to energy and environment initiatives. XIV. ADJOURNMENT /s/Juli Seydell Johnson Director of Parks and Recreation Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 2 Subject to approval ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION Thursday, March 14, 2013 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2013 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013. Commission Members present included Chair Palmer and Member Peterson. Member Todd-Harlin was absent. Staff members present included Director Juli Seydell Johnson, Sonya Rippe, Recreation Facility Manager, Marshall Grange, Fitness and Operations Supervisor, Jill Verchota from Dakota County Health Department, and Amy Grannes, Office Supervisor. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Palmer asked Director Johnson if there were any changes to the agenda. Director Johnson stated there were no changes. Member Peterson moved, Member Palmer seconded, with all members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 14, 2013 Member Peterson moved, Member Palmer seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes of January 14, 2013, as presented. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard on items that were not on the agenda. DIRECTOR’S DEPARTMENT UPDATE Director Johnson gave a brief overview of the monthly department happenings including the start of our Arbor Day program and City Forester’s school visits. New this year is tree planting at some of the schools. The official Arbor Day celebrating is May 18th at the Fire Safety Center. Director Johnson informed the public that there are several Utility Companies working throughout the City clearing under power lines in several easement areas. The bi-annual tree sale forms will be available online from March 25th thru April 19th, tree pick-up date is May 4th. The Art House is coordinating their annual “Art Is” exhibit an artist perspective which will be displayed March 13th thru April 26th at Ring Mountain Creamery and added this year is the Byerly’s location. Market Fest is currently taking vendor applications if you register by March 15th you will receive a $20 discount. Director Johnson concluded mentioning we are in the process of hiring seasonal staff for the summer applications available online. Member Peterson inquired about the Park Commission’s involvement viewing the Arbor Day posters from the 3rd graders. Director Johnson stated that Parks Commission will be part of this program again this year. CONSENT AGENDA There were no consent agenda items to be discussed at this time. Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 3 Advisory Parks Commission December 17, 2012 Page 2 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS There were no development proposals to be discussed at this time. OLD BUSINESS There were no old business items to be discussed at this time. NEW BUSINESS Presentation by Dakota County Public Health – Assessment Results for Healthy Concessions Marshall Grange, Fitness and Operations Supervisor at the Eagan Community Center, gave a brief follow- up regarding the Commission’s initiatives and goals for creating a healthy vending and concessions policy. Marshall introduced staff member Jill Verchota from Dakota County Public Health who gave a presentation regarding the healthy concession assessment results. This report detailed the nutritional assessment for current City vending and concessions and provided suggestions for healthier options and marketing strategies. Dakota County Public Health also provided a list of products suggestions, plans for vending machines, strategic pricing ideas, and ideas for menu engineering. Fitness Operations Supervisor Grange spoke briefly on the next steps and the program goals. Based on the results there is definitely room to improve toward offering healthy options. Our first goal would start with pre—packaged items in vending machines and concessions with the goal of offering more healthier options, a minimum of 33% of the items available. After a brief discussion with Commission Members the presentation concluded, this report was provided to the Advisory Commission as an informational update, therefore there is no formal action required at this time. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS Recreation Facility Manager, Sonya Rippe gave a presentation on Recreation Facilities year in review. Facility Manager Rippe presentation reviewed the following topics: Adult sports, golf & concessions, recreation facility usage, citizens support center, and changes for the upcoming season. Member Palmer inquired about tennis programming options and times available. Member Palmer stated there is some interested for a night time youth tennis program. Recreation Facility Manager Rippe stated she would look into this possibility. Member Peterson asked questions regarding the changing interests and motivation for adult softball. Recreation Facility Manager Rippe responded stating that most players are looking for multiple games just one night a week. The other nights the players are committed to their families. Member Peterson asked about the interest level for state tournaments. Recreation Facility Manager stated that participation is way down players no longer want to commit and entire weekend tournaments and prefer one day tournaments. After further discussion with Commission Members the presentation concluded. COMMUNICATIONS There were two communication items to be discussed. Director Johnson spoke briefly about the 2012 Friends of the Farm annual report. This report included events for the 2013 calendar year. Director Johnson highlighted some of the events including the spring clean-up date on May 4th, garden club plant sale May 11th, and the spring festival on May 19th. The second item was a note from Police Chief McDonald regarding Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 4 Advisory Parks Commission December 17, 2012 Page 3 the memorial bronze statue in Central Park. It was featured in one of the FBI bulletins and added to your packets to thank parks and recreations staff for their efforts. ROUND TABLE Member Peterson informed the public that we are currently excepting application for all of our City Commission’s including the Parks Commission. Applications are available online or stop into to City Hall to pick up an application. All applications must be submitted by Friday March 22nd. Member Palmer commented on the start of arena softball season and commended Civic Arena staff for doing a great job setting up the field. After brief discussion there were no further items to be discussed at this time. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Member Peterson moved, Member Palmer seconded with all other members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m. ____________________________________________________ ____________________________ Secretary Date Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 5 Eagan Parks & Recreation Department Happenings April, 2013 Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place  The Eagan Art House received 12 submissions for consideration of a public art piece to be installed August 2013. This artwork is part of the “Art… Be a Part” community feedback and planning project funded by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. Four finalists have been selected to submit proposals for artwork at Patrick Eagan Park. Proposals are due May 8th. Information will be brought to the next Advisory Parks Commission on May 20th.  The Eagan Art House will host a public reception on Friday, May 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to celebrate the “Art… Be a Part” project. The reception will include: final survey results, public art proposals on display and light refreshments.  There are three exhibits currently on display: 10 Art House watercolor students have their work on display at the Eagan Community Center; Art Is… Exhibit and Artist Perspective is on display at Byerly’s and at Ring Mountain Creamery; Burnsville artist, Pamela Kirton’s work is on display at the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce offices. Additionally, artwork of students from Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science will be on display at the Eagan Community Center in May & June.  The Eagan Art Festival is June 29 and 30 at the Eagan Festival grounds.  The Eagan Art House received a $5,000 grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council for programming at the Art House. Grant funded activities will include the Harvest of Art Celebration on September 9th, Guest Artist Workshops, Sampler Saturday Workshops and Teen Artist Gatherings. Most programming will begin in the Fall and continue through March of 2014.  The Eagan 55+/Seniors in partnership with the Eagan Theatre Company held two nights of a murder mystery dinner show at the Eagan Community Center. The show, “Eat, Drink and Be Murdered” sold out on Friday and 90 percent on Thursday night. Support Economic Development  Cascade Bay is in the process of hiring nearly 130 seasonal staff. Employment will start mid-May thru Labor Day. Promote Health and Wellness  Babysitting clinic had 26 children learning about staying home alone and babysitting, up from the last session. The Eagan Fire Auxiliary ran the class through Parks & Recreation is disbanding and will not be offering this class in the future.  Spring/Summer softball leagues will begin in late April, weather permitting. There are currently 170 men’s, women’s & co-rec teams registered.  The zumbathon held at the ECC in March was a success with roughly 180 participants and $1600 raised for the Eagan Foundation to provide scholarships/grants geared towards youth activities.  Planning is underway to expand upon outdoor fitness opportunities in Central Park.  The newest adult program, Social Ballroom Dance, has been a great success with 48 participants since its start this winter. Protect Environmental Resources  The APrC and Energy & Environmental Commission were invited to participate with an interactive booth at the Going Green Carnival being hosted by the Eagan & Lakeville Resource Center in collaboration with the Eagan Market Fest on June 19th from 4 – 8 pm. Booths asked to offer a participatory activity at their booth promoting the organization and “reuse, recycle, compost.” Approximately 15 “green” booths are expected to participate in addition to the farmer’s market booths.  Arbor Day will be Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Eagan Fire Safety Center. Poster award winners will be announced at 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 6  Tree orders for the bi-annual City tree sale, can be placed on-line until 4/19, trees can be picked up on Saturday May 4 at the CMF. All trees are bare root.  Holz Farm Clean Up Day is Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. – Noon at Holz Farm. Volunteers and Friends of the Farm board members will be picking up branches, weeding the garden, cleaning up the farm and sprucing up the farmhouse in preparation for the Spring Festival on May 19th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  The City does not monitor ice conditions on local lakes and ponds. All are part of the City storm water system and there is a lot of melt water flowing through them. The best advice is to assume that the ice is not safe…use great care if you must venture out. Facilitate Community Connections  The Great Minnesota Train Expo was held at the Eagan Civic Arena for the 2nd year. This year approximately 4,000 guests visited the show; nearly double that of last year’s show.  Dakota Hills Middle School and the Eagan Civic Arena offered a teen night, April 5. Nearly 200 students attended and participated in activities on the open turf and open skating.  The Minnesota Valley Photography Club’s partnership with Parks & Recreation was renewed on April 8th. In return for photography services by their members at programs and events, they receive meeting space for photography education focus nights at the ECC.  Streets Alive featuring Showcase Eagan will be hosting informational meetings on April 27 at 9 am and April 30th at 3 pm in the Eagan Room for community organizations interested in participating in the Showcase component of the event. Emails were sent to organizations who participated in the 2011 Showcase. This is for community groups, non-profits, service groups, religious organizations that would normally participate in Showcase. The meeting will cover the new concept, collaboration and details for this year’s event. Streets Alive vendors (for-profits along the course route, farmer’s market and some health & wellness vendors) will be separately coordinated by Parks and Recreation staff.  The Eagan Garden Club Plant Sale is Saturday morning, May 11th at Holz Farm. Funds raised helps towards the upkeep of Eagan gardens including those at Holz Farm.  The Eagan Art House is providing professional development training for Glacier Hills Elementary school classroom teachers for grades K-5. Each grade level is scheduled for their own training session that will include tips and tools for integrating art into their everyday curriculum. Provide Recreation Experiences  Spring Preschool classes began on Monday, April 1. Our Core 5 preschool classes are at 90/94 spaces filled! Let’s Play! Music Together classes are still accepting registrations. Preschool Dance began on Saturday with 24 ballerinas, ages 3-5 years old.  The preschool Art show and performance was on March 18, and 79/85 children participated! Seating for 300 people, was set up….seats were filled and standing room was maxed out! As the video cameras rolled, the children sang for about 30 minutes. Refreshments were served, art exhibits were a hit; a great evening event for our winter participants, the Parents were thrilled!  The Eagan Civic Arena hosted 6 dry-floor events during the month of March.  The Eagan Skate School will present its annual Spring Ice Show, May 4. Ninety skaters from the Eagan Skate School and the Eagan Ice Crystals Figure Skating Club will participate.  Athletic Facility allocations are out to Eagan Athletic Association, Eastview Athletic Association and Burnsville Athletic Club for the Spring/Summer season.  Eagan Art House registrations for Winter 2013 were up 3% over 2012. Spring 2013 registrations are up 30% to date over 2012.  S.O.R.R. GPS Amazing Family Race is Saturday, May 4 from 9 am – Noon. Racers will meet at HQ at Lakeville Heritage Center and complete 8 challenges in South of the River Cities, including in Eagan.  The cool wet spring has postponed any work on athletic fields. Once conditions allow, it will take another 2-3 weeks to prepare fields. Teams are asked to be respectful of the fields. If the turf is damaged in the spring, there is no way to repair it during the season.  Blue Cross has renewed the long standing agreement with the City to allow use of turf space on their main campus for youth soccer. EAA provides the insurance. Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 7  The construction of the new park in the Cedar Grove area may start later in the summer than expected due to the timing of street and utility improvements in the area.  The Community Development Block Grant subsidized program at Dakota Woodlands held one evening per month has been a great success with 50 youth attending the program so far. General Announcements  The Summer/Fall brochure will be delivered to Eagan residents May 6-10.  Toro will again use Eagan as a test site for mowers and turf equipment, they like the good turf.  There are a considerable number of trails, roads and parking lots being repaired or upgraded this year as part of the City wide pavement management program. Some are in or near parks. There will be some temporary inconvenience at some locations. Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 8 AGENDA ITEM: LeMay Lake Development TO: Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks PROPOSAL: The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) has submitted an application for the development of a fifty (50) unit “work force” townhome complex on a vacant 24.58 acre parcel of property bordering the south shore of LeMay Lake and adjacent to Moonshine City Park and Retreat Center. Access to the parcel is via Jurdy Road which borders the property to the west. Much of the acreage consists of lake bottom. Approximately 9.7 acres of the property are above the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) The parcel has been designated for medium density residential development in the Comprehensive Guide Plan and is zoned R-3: Residential Townhomes. The CDA has developed 19 similar “affordable family housing” townhouse complexes since 1992 that include 623 affordable rental townhomes for working families. Families must meet a variety of criteria to be eligible including a clean rental, credit and criminal history. The townhome complexes are currently located in 9 Dakota County communities including Eagan. Each development is 99% owned by a private partner who provides a majority of the project funding. BACKGROUND/EXISTING CONDITIONS: The existing Moonshine Park consists of 8.48 acres. Because the lots comprising the park are unmeandered, a portion of the ownership consists of unusable lake bottom thereby limiting development options. The primary feature of the park is the Moonshine Retreat Center. The Retreat Center is a remodeled house that was acquired with the property. It is available for private rentals as well as City sponsored meetings and classes. The house is accessible via a curving paved driveway extending from Jurdy Road with a circular turn around near the house. Parallel parking is available in designated areas along the driveway. In recent years improvements have been made to the shoreline and open area behind the house to promote shore fishing and provide informal gathering space while also enhancing the native shore land vegetation. Since the time the park land was acquired and developed in the 1990’s the long term plan for the park has included the acquisition of additional property to allow for the development of amenities consistent with a neighborhood park. The acquisition of additional property for the park was considered a priority in a system wide study conducted in 1998/99 and was reiterated as a priority in the 20/20 Park System Vision Plan developed in 2004. The most likely source of additional property was determined to be via a land dedication associated with the development of the subject property. Potential amenities associated with the acquisition of additional property could include; playground, shelter, trails, canoe launch and shore fishing opportunities. MEMO Date: April 10, 2013 Agenda Item: VI. A LeMay Lake Development Action: X Information: X Attachments: X ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and wetlands issues that pertain to the LeMay Lake Townhomes development. Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 9 PARK AND TRAIL DEDICATIONS: Parks The Park Dedication requirements of this development can be satisfied in one of two ways or a combination thereof; 1) The dedication of an area of land to the City generally equivalent to 10% of the developable area, subject to criteria specific to the physical character of the property. (As applied to this Development; 9.7ac X 10% = .97 acres) 2) A per unit cash payment as determined by the applicable fee schedule rate. (As applied to this Development; 50 Townhome units x $3,708 = $185,400) Recognizing the unique natural character and location of the subject property, and its capacity to accommodate the development of park amenities originally proposed for the park, staff and the Developer have agreed that the balance of site not specifically required for the CDA townhome plan would be dedicated to the City. The dedication area consists of a low quality woodland and a long, sloping scenic lakeshore. The larger upland portion of the area is conducive to park development. The benefit of the dedication to the Developer is the City’s assumption of management responsibility for the site and its natural resources as well as the City’s willingness to develop a park accessible and useable by the CDA residents. The proposed dedication is calculated as follows (approximate pending survey definition); Approximate area of the site = 24.6 acre Area retained for CDA development and ROW = 6.1 acres Dedication to the City (incl lake bottom) = 18.5 acres (-) Area under water = 14.9 acres Dedication above the OHWL = 3.6 Acres (est.) (Developable park space) The proposed land dedication of 3.6 acres (non-lake /developable area) exceeds the .97 acres of property that would be required for a land dedication by over 300%. Because the value of undeveloped lakeshore property is extraordinarily high, the value of the 3.6 acres also exceeds the amount of a potential cash dedication. Keeping the lake bottom portion of the lot as one parcel combined with the upland portion of the dedication will prevent a gap in ownership as would be created if it were retained with the CDA development area dedication. To facilitate the review and development approval process the dedication area will initially be considered as a public easement. Upon finalization, the lots will be subdivided with the City being granted fee title to the aforementioned dedication area. The CDA will secure a survey and develop the legal descriptions for the new lots in cooperation with the City. Development of the park area would be guided by the APrC and City Council with funding being requested through the CIP process. The CDA has indicated that construction of the housing complex would begin in the summer of 2014 with completion expected by the summer of 2015. They have also expressed a desire to provide comments on any park plan with a focus on connections between the park and development. Trails The trail dedication for the development would generally consist of a per unit cash dedication of $250. Based upon 50 townhome units, the estimated cash dedication would be $12,500 (50 x $250). Recognizing the large size and subsequent value of the proposed land dedication, it would be prudent to consider the trail dedication as having been met. The site is conducive for internal park trails and a potential connection with an existing trail easement on the east side of the lake. Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 10 Other The allowable maximum impervious coverage for this type development is 25% of the area of the site. Because of the proximity and continuity of the development site and the area that will be dedicated for park purposes it is appropriate to consider the original 9.7 acres of the site that is above the OWHL in its totality versus only the new lot being created specifically for the development. As such, the % of impervious surface coverage associated with the proposal is under the 25 % allowable. The Development will include a tot lot playground and basketball court for resident use. TREE PRESERVATION: This development application’s tree preservation will be considered on a single-lot, single-phase type of procedure. Per the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal is set at 30%. A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates there are 229 significant trees currently existing on site. According to plan submittal, significant tree impacts will result in the removal of 7 significant trees (3.1% of the total). Because the proposed removal of significant trees removal is less than allowable there is no required tree mitigation. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: Wetlands Although there are 880 feet of lakeshore to the north of the proposed development area, there are no individual wetlands within the site. Thus, City Code §11.67, wetland protection and management regulations, does not apply. Water Quality The entire parcel is within the Shoreland Overlay District of LeMay Lake, a public water of the State of Minnesota (DNR# 19-0055P). This lake is ranked 6th of Eagan’s 30 priority lakes, according to the City’s 2007 Water Quality & Wetlands Management Plan (WQWMP). The WQWMP classifies LeMay Lake as “L2,” the highest management objective of which is “indirect contact” recreation such as fishing and canoeing. LeMay Lake is also among the 12 lakes currently being studied through the 2012-2015 Neighborhood Lakes Clean Water Partnership Project, with has received financial support from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Any development of this parcel is subject to City Code §11.65 Shoreland Overlay District Regulations. Such regulations “apply to conduct, including, but not limited to, the use of any shoreland of public waters; the size and shape of shoreland lots; the use, size, type, and location of structures on shoreland lots; the installation and maintenance of water supply and waste treatment systems; the grading and filling of any shoreland area; the cutting of shoreland vegetation; and the subdivision of land which has shoreland area” (Eagan City Code §11.65. Subd. 2.). City Code §11.65, which was approved by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), includes provisions for planned unit developments. Therefore, MNDNR does not need to approve this proposed development. MNDNR has informed the City that if all aspects of this proposed development comply with City Code §11.65, it does not have any concerns. City Code §11.65 classifies LeMay Lake as “General Development,” the least restrictive classification. Nevertheless, there are standards for General Development shorelands relating to minimum dimensions for lot widths, lot areas and structure setbacks, and maximum structure heights and impervious surface coverages. There are also requirements for grading and erosion control, standards that will be addressed through a land disturbance permit and also in accordance with City Code §4.32 Land Disturbance and Erosion Control Regulations. Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 11 Stormwater Management This development will need to comply with the City’s Post Construction Requirements (City Code §4.33) for stormwater management and surface water quality, including Runoff Rate Control, Total Phosphorus (TP) & Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Control, and ½” Volume Control. The applicant currently proposes to meet City water quality requirements through construction of a large water quality pond (to address runoff rate control and TP/TSS Control). An infiltration/filtration basin is being planned to be included (to address volume control). Eagan Water Resources has reviewed the applicant’s plans for stormwater management and is providing feedback to the applicant’s engineer, for the proposal to meet the City Code §4.33 stormwater requirements. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. Recommend that the required Park dedication be met through the dedication of approximately 18.5 acres of property to the City, of which approximately 3.6 acres are above the OHWL, located immediate to the north of the development site and consistent with the depiction in the approved development plans. The exact boundary to be determined by a survey coordinated by the CDA and in consultation with the City. The initial dedication shall be in the form of an easement to the City pending completion of the subdivision process whereby the City will acquire fee title. 2. Recommend that the required trail dedication be considered satisfied by the park dedication. 3. Recommend that the site be considered in totality when calculating compliance with land coverage standards. 4. Recommend that the dedication area be considered for a park improvement project in a future CIP consistent with a neighborhood park and as an enhancement to Moonshine Park. 5. The applicant shall protect the preserved individual tree’s critical root zones through the placement of required Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting), to be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved on-site. 6. The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-construction site inspection at least five days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing. 7. Prior to receiving a grading permit, the applicant should meet all City stormwater requirements (including Runoff Rate Control, TP/TSS Control and ½” Volume Control). 8. Prior to receiving a grading permit, the applicant should provide the City with soil-boring logs (minimum of 2 samples, extending 10’ min. below bottom of over-excavation area) from within the location of any proposed stormwater infiltration feature, to evaluate and ensure suitability for infiltration. If the soil-boring log indicates incompatibility of soil permeability with the submitted and reviewed design plans, the applicant shall revise the design and/or construction plans to ensure 4.33 requirements for volume control are met. 9. Prior to receiving a grading permit, the applicant should provide adequate pre-treatment (street-side catch-basin sumps, filter-box, etc.) to ensure capture and easily-accessible cleanout of fine-sand sized particles for the off-site stormwater facility that receives direct impervious runoff from the development site. 10. Prior to receiving a grading permit, the applicant should enter into a long-term stormwater facility inspection and maintenance agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 12 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 13 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 14 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 15 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 16 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 17 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 18 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 19 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 20 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 21 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 22 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 23 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 24 AGENDA ITEM: ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION TO: Advisory Parks Commission PREPARED BY: Gregg Hove, Supervisor of Forestry BACKGROUND/HISTORY:  Eagan has received the Tree City USA community designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation for the twenty-first consecutive year. Each year the Parks and Recreation Department conducts an Arbor Day program which includes participation in a tree planting project. This year the 27th annual event will be held at the Eagan Public Safety Center.  Recognition as a Tree City is based on efforts by the City to promote tree planting in the community and the resolution demonstrates that effort.  To become a Tree City, a community must meet four standards: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance.  Eagan has demonstrated progress in the following forestry activities: Publications, parks and open space, and improved ordinance.  Receiving these awards acknowledges the City’s efforts to minimize environmental impact during developments, and adhere to policies such as “Forever Green,” aimed to maintain and enhance Eagan’s trees and foliage.  This year’s Arbor Day Celebration will be held at the relatively new Public Safety Center and will be combined with Eagan Fire Department activities such as tours of the building and fire prevention related presentations. Scheduled Activities: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Arrival and Social Hour 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Forestry Informational Booth open; visit with Eagan Forestry Staff 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Tours of the Fire Safety Center 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Arbor Day Tree and Landscape Community Planting Project- Around the storm water storage ponds and near the north woodland area. 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Arbor Day Poster Program - Recognition of 2012 Poster Contest Winner - Announcement of the 2013 Poster Contest Winner 2:00 p.m. Thank You for Coming – Program Ends ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. Acknowledge the resolution setting May 18, 2013 as Arbor Day and May 2013 as Arbor Month in the City of Eagan. 2. Other MEMO Date: April 17, 2013 Agenda Item: IX. A. Arbor Day Proclamation Action: x Information: x Attachments: ITEM OVERVIEW: Acknowledge the Arbor Day Resolution setting Saturday, May 18, 2013 as Arbor Day and May as Arbor Month in the City of Eagan Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 25 Advisory Parks Commission April 17, 2013 Page 26