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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Secretary Date
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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