03/16/2015 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
Monday, March 16, 2015
7:00 p.m.
Eagan Municipal Center, Council Chambers
Workshop 6:40-6:55
• Willow Ridge Development Review
Agenda
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 p.m.
II. Adopt Agenda 7:02 p.m.
III. Approval of Meeting Minutes on January 15, 2015 7:04 p.m.
IV. Visitors to be Heard 7:05 p.m.
V. Director’s Update 7:06 p.m.
VI. Consent Agenda 7:10 p.m.
VII. Development Proposals 7:12 p.m.
A. Willow Ridge Development – Paul Olson
VIII. Old Business 7:20 p.m.
IX. New Business 7:22 p.m.
X. Other Business and Reports 7:24 p.m.
A. Friends of the Farm Annual Report
XI. Communications 7:26 p.m.
A. Thank You Note
B. Experience Eagan Jan-Feb 2015
XII. Round Table 7:30 p.m.
XIII. Adjournment 7:35 p.m.
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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.
Next Advisory Parks Commission
Monday May 18th, 2015 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
TO: Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission (APrC)
FROM: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation
DATE: March 13, 2015
SUBJECT: Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
March 16, 2015
A meeting of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission (APrC) will take place on Monday, March 16th
at 7:00 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. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Pages 3-9
The minutes of the January 15, 2015 meeting, pending any modifications, are in order for
adoption by the Commission.
IV. 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.
V. DIRECTOR’S UPDATE – Pages 10-11
Director Seydell Johnson will provide a brief overview of the Park and Recreation’s department
happenings for the month.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
There are no new consent agenda items to be discussed at this time.
VII. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS – Pages 12-22
There is one development proposal to be discussed. Commission Members to review and make
recommendations to the City Council.
A. Alliant Engineering is requesting approval of a Rezoning from A, Agricultural, to R-1S,
Residential Single – Small Lot and a Preliminary Subdivision (Willow Ridge) to create 15 lots
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upon approximately 10 acres located at 1055 and 1085 Wescott Road, north of Wescott Road
and east of Lexington Avenue.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
The Recreation Program Review Committee will give an oral work group report to the rest of the
Commission.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
There are no new business items to be discussed at this time.
X. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS – Pages 23-25
There is one other business items and reports. The Friends of the Farm Annual Report from 2014
was included for the Commission for informational purpose no formal action needed.
XI. COMMUNICATIONS – Pages 26-30
There are two communication items to be discussed.
A. A thank you note was received from Nancy Sweet regarding our fleet maintenance team.
B. A copy of the recent Experience Eagan Newsletter which contained an article about
Commission Members giving back to the community.
XII. 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.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
/s/Juli Seydell Johnson
Director of Parks and Recreation
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Thursday, January 15, 2015
MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2015
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) was called to order at 7:00
p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Commission Members present included Member Michael Palmer,
Member Dorothy Peterson, Member Andrea Todd-Harlin, Member Nathan Neuman, Member David
Wietecki, Member Jerry Farlee and Member Matt Dauphinais. Member Dennis Thompson was not
present. Staff members present Director of Parks & Recreation Juli Seydell Johnson, Superintendent of
Parks Paul Olson, Water Resource Manager Eric Macbeth, and Administrative Supervisor Amy Grannes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Palmer asked Director Johnson if there were any changes to the agenda. Director Johnson
stated there were no changes. Member Neuman moved, Member Wietecki seconded, with all
members present voting to adopt the agenda as amended. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Peterson had one adjustment to the minutes. Add the names of the Commission Members
who opposed the 3% increase for the 2015 Park Dedication rates. Member Todd-Harlin moved,
Member Farlee seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes of the
November 17, 2014 regular meeting, as amended. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard on items that were not on the agenda.
DIRECTORS UPDATE
Director Seydell Johnson gave a brief overview of the monthly Parks & Recreation Department
Happenings. Director Seydell Johnson gave recognition to Dorothy Peterson as a recipient of the Parks
and Recreation Board/Commission award from the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association.
Dorothy will be formally recognized for this award at the next City Council meeting on Tuesday,
January 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, all Commission Members and staff are invited to
attend. Cascade Bay is now accepting application for all seasonal position visit our website at
www.cityofeagan.com for more information. The first tree in Eagan with EAB was recently identified in
Lebanon Hills Park. The County is working closely with the Department of Agriculture to
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monitor/manage the situation. All surrounding Cities including Eagan are being kept up to date on the
situation and are also being encouraged to be watchful in their respective communities. The Eagan Art
House is ready to start the New Year off with a fresh, updated general studio. A new floor was
installed, as well as a new coat of paint throughout . Relating to the Eagan Art House Fall 2014
Registrations were nearly 20% higher than Fall 2013. All ice rinks and the tubing hill are open for the
season and in good condition. Conditions are subject to change based on the weather please call our
hotline (651) 675-5511 for the latest information. After 29 years of service to the City, Chief
Mechanic/Shop Supervisor Tom Streefland will be retiring on January 30. The City shop keeps over 200
mobile units on the road.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no consent agenda items to be discussed at this time.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Case Estates Development
Superintendent of Park Paul Olson gave an overview of the Case Estates Development. KJ Walk Inc. is
proposing a Rezoning (from A, Agricultural to R-1, Residential Single Family) and a Preliminary
Subdivision to create 10 lots upon approximately 4.5 acres located at 540 Diffley Road, south of Diffley
Road between Dodd Road and Hwy 3. The 4.5 acre parcel is unplatted and contains a single family
home with attached garage and multiple detached accessory buildings. The existing home was
constructed in 1957 and will remain on Lot 10. The property abuts single-family homes to the south,
east and west and is adjacent to Diffley Road to the north. The proposed development (10 lots on 4.5
acres) results in a density of 2.2 units per acre. The lots range in size from 12,003 sq. ft. to 24,143 sq.
ft. Access is proposed from Brookview Court a new public street via Diffley Road.
After further discussion with Commission Members, Member Peterson moved, Member Todd-Harlin
seconded with all members present voting in favor of Actions for Consideration items 1 thru 6 for
recommendation to the City Council: Aye: 6 Nay: 0
1. Recommend that the Park Dedication for the Development be met through a cash dedication.
2. Recommend that the Trail Dedication for the Development be met through a cash dedication.
3. The applicant shall submit a revised Tree Mitigation Plan that fulfills tree mitigation requirements
through the installation of thirty-eight (38) Category B trees or an equivalent number of larger
Category A trees (>= 4” caliper deciduous trees or >=12’ height coniferous trees). Mitigation trees
shall not be installed in street or utility rights-of-way areas. City forestry staff shall review and
approve revised plans prior to final development approval.
4. The applicant shall submit a revised Tree Preservation Plan that ensures the preservation of saved
trees via protection of 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
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installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater. City
forestry staff shall review and approve revised plans prior to final development approval.
5. 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.
6. Stormwater rate analysis shall be provided by the applicant to clearly demonstrate that all affected
stormwater pipes are sized properly and adequate controls are put in place so the stormwater
drainage system will not be overwhelmed and that the basin inlets are adequately protected from
erosion from this development’s additional flow. The applicant shall be solely responsible for these
costs.
Stone Run Development
Superintendent of Park Paul Olson gave and overview of the Case Estates Development. Norton
Homes, LLC is proposing a Preliminary Subdivision to create seven lots upon approximately 4.6 acres
located at 4865 Pilot Knob Road, south of Cliff Road. The 4.6 acre parcel is unplatted and contains a
single family home with a detached garage and multiple detached accessory buildings. The existing
home was constructed in 1963 and will be razed with the development. The property abuts single-
family homes to the north, south and west and is adjacent to Pilot Knob Road to the east. The
proposed development (7 lots on 4.6 acres) results in a density of 1.5 units per acre. The lots range in
size from 12,042 sq. ft. to 29,069 sq. ft. Access is proposed from Steeplechase Way, an existing public
street, via Pilot Knob Road and will remove the direct access that currently exists to Pilot Knob Road.
After further discussion with Commission Members, Member Neuman moved, Member Peterson
seconded with all members present voting in favor of Actions for Consideration items 1 thru 12 for
recommendation to the City Council: Aye: 6 Nay: 0
1. Recommend that the Park Dedication for the Development be met through a cash dedication.
2. Recommend that the Trail Dedication for the Development be met through a cash dedication.
3. The applicant shall fulfill tree mitigation requirements through the installation of thirty-four (34)
Category B conifer trees behind lots 3 and 4 to provide screening of Pilot Knob Road and twenty
(20) Category A deciduous trees in the front yard areas of Lots 1-7. City forestry staff shall review
and approve revised plans prior to final development approval.
4. The applicant shall ensure the preservation of saved trees via protection of 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. City forestry staff shall review and approve revised plans prior to final
development approval.
5. 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.
6. This development shall meet the City’s Post Construction Requirements (City Code §4.33) for
stormwater management and surface water quality, including Runoff Rate Control, Total
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Phosphorus (TP) & Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Control, and ½” Volume Control on the site’s
impervious surface area.
7. Prior to receiving city approval to permit land disturbing activity, the applicant shall provide
construction details of proposed infiltration basin for City review (cross-section, construction /
protection / sequencing notes, sizing/volume tables, inlet, outlet details, planting details, etc.), to
ensure infiltration basin is properly designed and constructed, and adequately protected during /
after construction, to function as intended to meet City post-construction stormwater
management requirements. These details shall be included in applicable plan sheet(s). The
infiltration basin shall be off-line when at design volume, and with a maximum temporary ponding
depth of 1.5’. The infiltration basin shall be planted with live plants (pots or plugs), rather than
relying on seed alone.
8. The applicant shall provide construction details of proposed stormwater pond for City review
(cross-section, construction / protection / sequencing notes, sizing/volume tables,
inlet/outlet/emergency overflow details, buffer planting details, etc.), to ensure the stormwater
pond is properly designed and constructed according to the MPCA Stormwater Manual, and
adequately protected during / after construction, to function as intended to meet City post-
construction stormwater management requirements. The emergency overflow route shall not flow
across neighboring private properties. These details shall be included in applicable plan sheet(s).
9. The applicant shall provide adequately sized pre-treatment (forebays, catch basin 4’ sumps, etc.)
at, or immediately upstream of, all stormwater management facility inlets (pond/infiltration basin)
to provide for effective capture and easily-accessible cleanout of fine-sand sized particles. These
details shall be included in applicable plan sheet(s).
10. The applicant shall provide a minimum of 15-foot-wide unobstructed equipment access path
(without obstructions from grading, private utilities, trees, large shrubs, etc.), from street-edge to
all stormwater management facility inlets/outlets. The unobstructed equipment access path shall
be capable of supporting typical maintenance/excavation equipment for periodic maintenance
access to the pond and infiltration basin.
11. During infiltration basin excavation and sub-soil work, the applicant shall ensure that a Certified
Soil Scientist will be present to verify and document that infiltration basin sub-soils are suitable,
capable and constructed to achieve infiltration within 48 hours, at the planned saturated soil
infiltration rate (0.7-inch/hour) and basin depth (not to exceed 1.5 feet)
12. Before the city issues a Certificate of Occupancy on the development site, the applicant shall
provide the City Engineer as-built plans that demonstrate that all constructed stormwater
conveyance structures and management facilities (pond/infiltration practice) conform to design
and/or construction plans, as approved by the City. As-built volumes (for detention and retention)
shall be provided for the stormwater management facilities (pond/infiltration practice). The
applicant shall submit to the City Engineer certification that the stormwater management facilities
have been installed in accord with the plans and specifications approved. This certification shall be
provided by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota.
Central Park Commons Development
Superintendent of Park Paul Olson gave and overview of the Central Park Commons Development.
CSM Eagan, LLC is requesting approval of a Rezoning from RD, Research and Development, to PD,
Planned Development, a Preliminary Planned Development to establish a multi-building retail
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commercial shopping center, and a Preliminary Subdivision (Central Park Commons) to create nine lots
upon approximately 47 acres located at 3333 Pilot Knob Road, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1,
Unisys Park 2nd Addition and part of Lot 2, Block 1, Unisys Park 2nd Addition lying southerly and easterly
of Central Parkway. The proposed redevelopment consists of an open air commercial retail shopping
center totaling approximately 434,000 s.f. The plan proposes multiple retail commercial buildings
situated around the perimeter, with a cluster of four restaurant buildings in the northeast corner, a
cluster of several smaller free-standing buildings in the central part of the site, and a 47,200 s.f. two-
story office building on the north end.
After further discussion with Commission Members, Member Peterson moved, Member Neuman
seconded with all members present voting in favor of Actions for Consideration items 1 thru 10 for
recommendation to the City Council: Aye: 6 Nay: 0
1. Recommend that the Park Dedication for the Development be met through a cash dedication as
calculated.
2. Recommend that the Trail Dedication for the Development be considered as being met assuming
the construction of trails having public value, consistent with the City wide trail plan and the
approved development plan.
3. The applicant shall fulfill tree mitigation requirements through the installation of one-hundred
seventy-four (174) Category A trees (>= 4” caliper deciduous trees or >=12’ height coniferous
trees).
4. Revise the two Swamp White Oak tree species, which are proposed to be installed in the portion of
Central Parkway median that is proposed to be closed off, just north of Quarry Road, to Autumn
Blaze Red Maple (Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’).
5. This development shall meet 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 on the site’s
impervious surface area.
6. Prior to receiving city approval to permit land disturbing activity, the applicant shall provide the
City with soil boring logs from a minimum of four soil-borings from the proposed infiltration area,
extending a minimum of 10’ below the bottom of the proposed infiltration feature, to evaluate and
ensure suitability for infiltration. If the soil boring logs indicate incompatibility of existing sub-soil
permeability with the submitted and reviewed design plans for meeting volume control
requirements, the applicant shall revise the design and/or construction plans to ensure volume
control requirements are fully met.
7. Prior to receiving city approval to permit land disturbing activity, the property owner shall enter
into a long-term stormwater management system maintenance agreement with the City, detailing
the maintenance required to maintain proper operation and performance of the permanent
stormwater management system, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney..
8. Prior to receiving city approval to permit land disturbing activity, the applicant shall provide
construction details of proposed sub-surface infiltration practice for City review (cross-sections,
construction sequencing/protection, sizing/volume tables, details for inlets, proper venting,
maintenance access, etc.), to ensure sub-surface infiltration practice is properly designed and
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constructed, and adequately protected during / after construction, to function as intended. These
details should be included in applicable plan sheet(s).
9. During sub-surface infiltration practice over-excavation and sub-soil work, before and during pea-
rock backfilling and perforated pipe placement, the applicant shall ensure that a Certified Soil
Scientist will be present to verify and document that infiltration practice area sub-soils are suitable
for a saturated condition infiltration rate of 0.7-inch per hour or greater. If the sub-soil infiltration
rates are less than 0.7-inch per hour, on which the sub-surface infiltration practice was sized, the
applicant shall immediately notify the City Engineer and revise the volume control project to
ensure volume control requirements are fully met.
10. Before the city issues a Certificate of Occupancy on the development site, the applicant shall
provide the City Engineer as-built plans that demonstrate that all constructed stormwater
conveyance structures and management facilities (ponds and sub-surface infiltration practice)
conform to design and/or construction plans, as approved by the City. As-built volumes (for
detention and retention) shall be provided for the ponds and sub-surface infiltration practice. The
applicant shall submit to the City Engineer certification that the stormwater management facilities
have been installed in accord with the plans and specifications approved. This certification shall be
provided by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Minnesota.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no old business items to be discussed at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Watershed Awards Program
Water Resource Manager Eric Macbeth gave a brief overview of the Annual Watershed Awards
Program. This is a City initiated a community-wide program created 2013 to recognize residents,
groups, and businesses for outstanding efforts to protect Eagan’s watersheds. The program
acknowledges residents and groups who do things on their own and in their neighborhoods (e.g.,
remove leaves from curbs and neighborhood storm drains, install rain barrels, plant native shoreline
vegetation, etc.). Nominations are also encouraged of businesses or employee(s) of businesses who,
for example, use an innovative approach to protect water resources, demonstrate a corporate
commitment that extends to the community, or serve as a model for other businesses. Water
Resource Manager Eric Macbeth is speaking to all Commissions to inform of this program and to
encourage participation. After a brief discussion with Commission Members the presentation ended
with no formal action needed.
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OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
Eagan Senior Advisory Board
A copy of the Eagan Senior Program Advisory Board 2014 Annual Report was included in the packet for
Commission Members for informational purposes only no formal action needed.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications items to be discussed at this time.
ROUND TABLE
Member Dauphinais inquired about the watershed program and asked how often we update our
statues and standards due to our significant change in precipitation and climate. Director Seydell
Johnson stated she would speak to the Water Resource Manager Eric Macbeth to gather this
information and report back to the Commission. Member Wietecki stated he was with the Mite
Hockey group at Goat Hill Park and the ice was in very good condition congratulations to staff on the
good job. Member Palmer also commented on ice conditions and wanted staff to know they are doing
a great job. Member Palmer wanted to give a shout out to the Eagan Art House his daughter had her
birthday party there and staff did a great job and the renovations look good. Member Palmer
concluded with congratulating Member Dorothy Peterson on her MRPA award. Member Peterson
spoke briefly on the MRPA banquet she attended last Thursday to receive her MRPA award and stated
it was a good experience. Member Peterson then discussed the different types of awards that are
given out yearly from the MRPA. After further brief discussion with Commission Members the
roundtable discussion concluded.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Member Peterson moved, Member Farlee seconded with all
members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
_______________________________________________ ____________________________
Secretary Date
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Eagan Parks & Recreation
Department Happenings
March, 2015
Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place
Market Fest indoor winter farmer’s market held at the Eagan Community Center from November
22, 2014 to February 28, 2015 experienced 54.8% second year growth based on average weekly
attendance and 3,380 season visitors with 16 – 21 vendors participating weekly.
The Eagan Art House has a staff art exhibit on display at Fairview Eagan Hospital in Burnsville, one
of our new exhibit partners.
Support Economic Development
An Eagan Market Fest success story -- Johnny Pops, a popsicle vendor who started at Eagan Market
Fest in 2012 was highlighted March 2 in the St. Paul Business Journal reporting the company has
raised $500,000 in funding from angel investors and landed a new deal with Cub Foods.
The Eagan Civic Arena hosted its 16th annual Home & Leisure Show, March 13 & 14. Over 70
vendors participated, which is consistent with the 2014 show.
Promote Health and Wellness
As of March 10, there are 157 adult teams registered (166 at this time in 2015) for arena softball,
basketball, hockey, softball, volleyball and wiffleball leagues. Registrations will be accepted
through the end of March.
Protect Environmental Resources
On March 5, the Department of Agriculture conducted an EAB informational meeting at the
Municipal Center. Nearly 70 people attended the meeting including home owners from Eagan and
surrounding communities along with contractors. Because of the recent discovery of EAB in
Lebanon Hills Park, Dakota County is now included in a quarantine. EAB information is available on
the City web site or on the Dept. of Ag web site.
Beginning March 23, residents will be able to order trees on-line through the City website as part of
the May 9 City tree sale. All trees are bare root stock.
In spite of the recent warm weather, the turf and infields on City athletic fields are still very
vulnerable to damage. Potential users are encouraged to wait until the City gives the all clear. Any
damage done now will impact use of the field for the rest of the season.
Forestry staff is teaming with the Street Department to remove boulevard Ash trees that have been
identified as being potential targets for EAB. Most are large mature trees that have damage or
significant decay. The process will be on going.
A woodland enhancement project was recently completed in Northview Park. The annual project
targets the removal of invasive species including Buckthorn from select park sites.
Facilitate Community Connections
Streets Alive publicity began March 2 with a teaser ad in the Spring/Summer Discover program
guide announcing the new location at Eagan Outlets Parkway in the Cedar Grove District on
Saturday, September 12 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Event will feature 100+ community organizations
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and city booths, food trucks, city Touch-A-Truck area. Two informational meetings for community
groups are scheduled April 16 & 18.
Market Fest vendors from the indoor winter market are making a special appearance Saturday,
March 14 at the Eagan Home & Leisure Show from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Civic Arena.
The Eagan Art House has offered the following activities with area schools this Spring: Somerset
Elementary (Mendota Heights), after school classes; Glacier Hills Elementary School, Kindergarten
Artist Residency for 150 students and school-wide Art Night activity; Shannon Park Elementary, Arts
Night activity.
Dakota Center for the Arts will be contributing $2,100 to the cost of a third kiln at the Eagan Art
House. The additional kiln will help to manage the growing firing needs in the pottery studio.
The Eagan Senior Board is hosting their annual Volunteer Gala in the ECC Oaks on April 13.
The Eagan Senior Board in partnership with the Eagan Theater Company is hosting a new dinner
theater event on April 17 & 18 at the Royal Cliff Banquet Facility. The play is entitled, “You Can’t
Take it With You.”
Arbor Day school visits have started. Staff will be introducing the annual poster contest to third
graders and talking about the importance of trees in the community. The annual Arbor Day event is
scheduled for Sat May 9 at the Central Maintenance Facility, concurrent with the City tree sale.
Provide Recreation Experiences
The Eagan Art House is hosting a guest artist, Andy Evansen, for a 2-day watercolor workshop on
April 18 & 19 at the Eagan Community Center. Andy, who works and resides in Hastings, is an
internationally recognized painter and teaching artist. This workshop is funded, in part by a grant
from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.
The Eagan Civic Arena has converted the East rink to turf in preparation of a busy turf rental
season. Main events scheduled are the Music Trade Fair, Home & Leisure Show, Antique Arms
Show, Get Jobs Job Fair and the Great American Train Expo.
Twenty five Dakota Woodlands youth and family members enjoyed a Valentine’s Day event at
Moonshine Park and Retreat Center on February 13.
The South of the River Senior Center Director group hosted their first Valentine’s Day event held at
the Ames Performing Center for the Arts with120 participants.
The Xtreme Adventures after school program at Dakota Hills Middle School winter session
continues through March 18 with 26 youth.
The Eagan Skating School completed Winter 2 classes at the end of February with a total of 475
participants. Spring lessons are up and running with a total of 494 participants which includes 90
ice show registrations. Ice show preparation for the May 2nd show is off to a good start.
General Announcements
Recreation Supervisor, Kerry Phillips was honored with the 2014 WILS (Women In Leisure Services)
– Zeta Award on February 19 for outstanding service to the Minnesota chapter and the leisure
services profession.
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AGENDA ITEM: VII.A - Willow Ridge Development
TO: Advisory Parks Commission
PREPARED BY: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation
PROPOSAL:
Alliant Engineering is requesting approval of a Rezoning from A, Agricultural, to R-1S, Residential Single
– Small Lot and a Preliminary Subdivision (Willow Ridge) to create 15 lots upon approximately 10 acres
located at 1055 and 1085 Wescott Road, north of Wescott Road and east of Lexington Avenue.
As proposed, the lots will comply with R-1S standards and is consistent with the Low Density
residential land use designation. Access to the site is proposed via a new public street intersection
with Wescott Road. Sewer and water will also be extended into the site.
BACKGROUND/EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site consists of two unplatted parcels and contains large wooded areas and areas of wetlands.
Each of the two existing parcels previously contained a single-family home. Only remnants of those
structures remain. Access to both parcels is from Wescott Road, and a driveway remains on the
westerly parcel.
The easterly parcel was previously approved for a Planned Development consisting of two single-family
lots and 5 townhome units. The development did not proceed, and the Preliminary Subdivision
subsequently expired. However, the PD zoning remains in place.
A public hearing was held by the Advisory Planning Commission (APC) at the February 23, 2015
meeting. The APC did recommend approval.
PARK AND TRAIL DEDICATIONS:
PARKS
Park dedication for residential developments can be satisfied with either a per unit cash dedication or
the dedication of land approximately equivalent to 10% of the gross area. Land may be taken for park
development or expansion, or for resource preservation purposes.
The Parks Dedication for this project is proposed to be met through the dedication of 1.095 acres of
land into on-site conservation easements. The conservation easements are intended to provide and
preserve habitat including significant trees and serve as a natural buffer around the preserved
wetlands. There is no opportunity for park expansion or the development of a standalone park. The
MEMO
Date: March 16, 2015
Agenda Item: VII.A – Willow Ridge
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 development.
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area of the easements exceeds the land dedication requirement of 10% which would equate to 1.0
acres with this development.
TRAILS
The trail dedication requirement is proposed to be met through a per unit cash dedication. There is an
existing City trail located immediately adjacent to the south boundary of the project site.
TREE PRESERVATION:
This development’s tree preservation will be considered on a multiple-lot, single-phase, single-unit
residential type of application. Per the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree
removal for this type of development proposal is set at 40%.
A tree inventory has been submitted with this application and then field verified by city staff. The tree
inventory indicates that there are three-hundred seventeen (317) significant trees currently existing on
site.
According to plan submittal, significant tree impacts will result in the removal of one-hundred fifty-
seven (157) significant trees (49.5% of the total).
Because the proposed removal of significant trees is more than allowable there is required tree
mitigation. Tree mitigation for this application as proposed calculates to sixty-four (64) Category A
trees (or an equivalent combination of Category B and/or C trees).
The applicant has submitted a Tree Mitigation Plan that proposes 63 Category A trees to be installed.
This plan should be revised to provide for full mitigation of 64 Category A trees.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
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Because there are at least three wetlands on site, Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act Rules (Minn.
Rules Ch. 8420) and Eagan’s wetland protection and management regulations (City Code §11.67) apply to
this development proposal.
Accordingly, a Certified Wetland Delineator must delineate the wetlands boundaries on the property, and
the delineation report must include data from a Minnesota Routine Assessment Method in order for the
City to classify the wetland for appropriate management purposes.
The wetland delineation has been performed, but will be verified in the spring, therefore the current
proposal does not yet meet Minn. Rules Ch. 8420 or City Code §11.67 requirements, until the verification
has been completed.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT / WATER QUALITY
The applicant proposes to add approximately 15 single family residential lots and two cul-de-sac
streets, resulting in the creation of 2.28 acres of new impervious surface on the approximately 10 acre
site. The majority of the stormwater runoff from the site’s proposed impervious area would flow to a
proposed on-site constructed stormwater wet basin. Overflow from the proposed constructed pond
would flow through the public stormwater system, off-site, to JP-11.1 within the Fish Lake watershed.
On-site stormwater pre-treatment would be provided with a 4’ sump along the street prior to
stormwater discharge into the constructed pond. Some of the indirectly connected impervious
(backyard rooftops) would sheetflow towards shallow depressional areas and wetland buffers.
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Shallow groundwater precludes the site from incorporating stormwater infiltration practices on the
site. Due to the inability to infiltrate, stormwater volume requirements are being waived for this
development (too little separation between the stormwater practice and groundwater, 4.32 C.2.).
With this waiver of volume control requirements (due to shallow groundwater), city staff are satisfied
the remaining City stormwater requirements (rate control and water quality) are met for this site
proposal. The developer has provided alternative volume control measures/calculations in an attempt
to demonstrate the ability to provide some volume control, even though volume control measures are
not being required.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. Recommend that the Park Dedication be satisfied through the creation of the proposed on-site
conservation easements totaling 1.095 acres.
2. Recommend that the Trails Dedication be satisfied through a cash dedication.
3. The applicant shall fulfill tree mitigation requirements through the installation of sixty-four (64)
Category A trees.
4. The applicant shall ensure the survival of preserved trees via protection of the 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. Also, a Tree Health Management Plan shall be provided by the
applicant for situations where grade limits encroach into critical root zones of preserved trees. This plan
shall be provided to the City for review and approval prior to any onsite work.
5. 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.
6. The applicant shall fully meet Minn. Rules Ch. 8420 (Wetland Conservation Act requirements)
and City Code §11.67 (Wetlands Protection and Management Regulations).
7. The applicant shall provide a minimum of 15-foot-wide unobstructed equipment access path
(without obstructions from grading, private utilities, trees/branches, large shrubs, etc.), from
street-edge to all stormwater facilities’ inlets/outlets. The unobstructed equipment access path
shall be capable of supporting typical maintenance / excavation equipment, for periodic
maintenance access to the storm water facilities.
8. This development shall meet the City’s Post Construction Requirements (City Code §4.33) for
stormwater management and surface water quality for Runoff Rate Control, Total Phosphorus
(TP) & Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Control. Due to shall groundwater issues/inability to
infiltrate, the volume control requirement shall be waived for this development.
9. The applicant shall provide adequately sized pre-treatment (forebays, catch basin 4’ sumps,
etc.) at, or immediately upstream of, all stormwater management facility inlets (pond) to
provide for effective capture and easily-accessible cleanout of fine-sand sized particles. These
details shall be included in applicable plan sheet(s).
10. Before the city issues any Certificate of Occupancy and/or Stormwater Facility Performance
Security on the development site, the applicant shall provide the City Engineer as-built plans
that demonstrate that all constructed stormwater conveyance structures and management
facilities (pond, etc.) conform to design and/or construction plans, as approved by the City. As-
built volumes (for detention and retention) shall be provided for the stormwater management
facilities (pond). The applicant shall submit to the City Engineer certification that the
stormwater management facilities have been installed in accord with the plans and
specifications approved. This certification shall be provided by a Professional Engineer licensed
in the State of Minnesota.
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Eagan township during the
1940’s post-depression
era through:
• Hands-on educational
activities
• Family oriented events
• Demonstrations and
displays
• Outreach activities
• Practicing land stewardship
• Promoting environmental
awareness
• Preserving agricultural
lands
• Spring Clean-Up Date
Saturday, May 2
• Community Gardens
Available for Planting, Saturday, May 2
• Garden Club Plant Sale
Saturday, May 9
• Spring Festival
Sunday, May 17
• A Day at the Farm
Friday, June 19
• Holz Farm Camp for Youth
Monday - Wednesday, July 27, 28, 29
(pre-registered event)
• Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Summer
• Lone Oak Days
Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20
• Annual Meeting
Saturday, November 7
• Old Fashioned Holiday
Sunday, December 6
Mark your 2015 calendar for the following events at Holz Farm:Friends of the
Farm
2014 Annual Report
Photo by Al Kiecker Photos by James Rice
Photo by Al Kiecker
Photo by Mark Freier Advisory Parks Commission March 16, 2015 Page 22
Historic Holz Farm • 4665 Manor Drive • www.cityofeagan.com
Eagan Parks & Recreation, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122 • 651-675-5500 • TTY 651-454-8538
Our
Mission
To cultivate an
appreciation of farm life in
Eagan township during the
1940’s post-depression
era through:
• Hands-on educational
activities
• Family oriented events
• Demonstrations and
displays
• Outreach activities
• Practicing land stewardship
• Promoting environmental
awareness
• Preserving agricultural
lands
• Spring Clean-Up Date
Saturday, May 2
• Community Gardens
Available for Planting, Saturday, May 2
• Garden Club Plant Sale
Saturday, May 9
• Spring Festival
Sunday, May 17
• A Day at the Farm
Friday, June 19
• Holz Farm Camp for Youth
Monday - Wednesday, July 27, 28, 29
(pre-registered event)
• Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
Summer
• Lone Oak Days
Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20
• Annual Meeting
Saturday, November 7
• Old Fashioned Holiday
Sunday, December 6
Mark your 2015 calendar for the following events at Holz Farm:Friends of the
Farm
2014 Annual Report
Photo by Al Kiecker Photos by James Rice
Photo by Al Kiecker
Photo by Mark FreierAdvisory Parks Commission March 16, 2015 Page 23
Friends of the Farm
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
651-675-5500
2014 Board of Directors
Kevin Erickson .............................President
Norm Peterson .....................Vice President
Bob Lane .......................................Treasurer
Gish Devlaminck ..........................Secretary
Sharon Boeckman .........................Director
Lee Markell ....................................Director
Linda Klein......................................Director
Joel Klein ........................................Director
Don Holz ..........................................Director
There are two spiritual dangers in not
owning a farm. One is the danger of
supposing that breakfast comes from
the grocery, and the other that
heat comes from the furnace.
-Aldo Leopold, 1948
2014 Summary
2014 proved to be another important year for investing
in the future at Holz Farm.
Programs and Special Events have become traditions
at Holz Farm. New people are introduced to Holz Farm
every year. The continuous beautification efforts to
the garden were also accomplished during the past
year thanks to hundreds of volunteer hours provided
by the Eagan Garden Club. The Friends of the Farm
also prepared and provided 15 community garden
plots for Eagan residents.
The valuable involvement and expertise the Friends
of the Farm and the Eagan Garden Club aligned with
recognition and support at the City of Eagan, plus
the skill and expertise provided by park maintenance
staff, offers a strong partnership for preserving a
piece of history in Eagan.
Friends of the Farm are enthusiastic about 2015.
Friends of the Farm can be proud of their work!
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Nowariak, Recreation Program Manager
and Friends of the Farm Board
2014 Projects & Initiatives
Completed by Friends of the Farm Volunteers:
• Prepared Community Garden plots for the season.
• Ongoing tractor maintenance.
• Inventoried items upstairs in house.
• Established 2 student scholarships through Eagan Foundation.
• Constructed a removable clothes line and a retractable clothes line.
• Retrofit old A-frame signs.
• Removed posts and cleaned up the Community Garden plots for the end
of the season.
• Donated vegetables and pumpkins to the Eagan Resource Center.
• Donated vegetables and pumpkins to Dakota Woodlands.
• Donated Lone Oak Days tickets to Dakota Woodlands.
• Repaired foundation cracks in NW corner of the farm house.
• Replaced two broken kitchen windows with period appropriate glass.
• Added activities for teenagers to events.
• Painted the trim on the garage.
• Interactive displays.
• Planted a cover crop on open field and gardens for erosion control.
Projects Volunteers Completed in Partnership with the City:
• Camps and Special Events.
• Replaced tin roof on corn crib.
Projects by the City:
• Installed larger rain gutters and 1 down spout around the front porch.
• Replaced 2 support posts in the lower barn.
Financial Summary
November 11, 2013 - November 3, 2014
Friends of the Farm Beginning
Balance on November 9, 2013: ..........$29,416.99
Income:
Membership ..............................................................$230.00
Donations .....................................................................617.65
T-Shirt Sales ...................................................................00.00
Pumpkin Sales .............................................................497.00
Spring Festival .........................................................4,108.01
Lone Oak Days..........................................................5,952.80
Community Gardens ...................................................300.00
Interest on Checking & Savings ................................166.14
Potato Sales ..................................................................81.00
Sale of Excess Items .....................................................00.00
Change Returned ........................................................200.00
Note Card Sales .............................................................50.00
TOTAL INCOME/DEPOSITS ...............................$12,202.60
Expenses/Withdrawals:
Event Change ..............................................................400.00
Eagan Foundation Scholarship ...............................1,100.00
Spring Festival ............................................................779.00
Gasoline for Tractors ..................................................145.51
Volunteer Picnic & Annual Meeting ............................81.98
Lone Oak Days..........................................................1,242.60
Coin Hunt .....................................................................100.00
Pedal and Toy Tractors ...............................................699.83
Straw ............................................................................195.00
Vacuum ........................................................................165.56
Paint ................................................................................34.05
Repair Corn Crib...........................................................276.87
General Upkeep and Repair .......................................316.00
Checks ............................................................................25.75
Holz Garden ....................................................................72.41
LP Gas .............................................................................53.85
Seeds .............................................................................51.67
TOTAL EXPENSES/WITHDRAWALS .....................$5,740.08
Checking Balance on November 7, 2014 ......$20,603.42
Genisys Balance on September 30, 2014 ......$15,276.09
Total Balance on November 3, 2014 ............$35,879.51
City of Eagan - Holz Farm (as of 11-28-14)
Expenditures:
Event Entertainment .......................................$ 9,530.00
Seasonal Staff .....................................................1,360.04
Recreation Equipment & Supplies ....................2,166.03
Advertising .............................................................350.00
Concession Permit ....................................................90.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $13,496.07
In addition, the City pays all fuel, electricity,
phone and sanitation services for the buildings
at Holz Farm. The estimated cost for these
items is $3,500.00.
2014 Activities and Events
• Hosted the Spring Clean-up day on May 3: 10 volunteers.
• Hosted the Garden Club plant sale on May 10.
• Conducted the Spring Festival on May 18: Attendance 1,641.
• Conducted the Holz Farm Camp for youth on July 28, 29, 30:
Attendance 35.
• Hosted the 55 plus/Senior Corn Feed on September 3: Attendance 40.
• Hosted a Volunteer Picnic on August 15: Attendance 25.
• Lone Oak Days was held on September 20 & 21: Attendance 2,202.
• Eagan Parks & Recreation preschool field trip on October 8:
Attendance 75 (51 children, 34 adults).
• 2014 Old Fashioned Holiday was held on December 7: Attendance 1,304.
TOTAL 2014 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ATTENDANCE = 5332
Photo by Mark FreierPhoto by Al Kiecker
Photo by Kristy Johnson
Photo by James Rice
Photo by James Rice
What to Expect in 2015
• Continued development of quality events with numerous interactive
displays, demonstrations and activities.
• Planning for continuation of recommendations included in the Master Plan.
• Volunteer recruitment and membership development.
Recognition
The Friends of the Farm would like to thank the Eagan City Council and Forestry,
Parks Maintenance, and Parks & Recreation Departments for their continued
support and enthusiasm.
The Friends of the Farm was awarded Champion & Runner Up in the white oak
category for the City of Eagan Trophy Tree Search.
Advisory Parks Commission March 16, 2015 Page 24
Friends of the Farm
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
651-675-5500
2014 Board of Directors
Kevin Erickson .............................President
Norm Peterson .....................Vice President
Bob Lane .......................................Treasurer
Gish Devlaminck ..........................Secretary
Sharon Boeckman .........................Director
Lee Markell ....................................Director
Linda Klein......................................Director
Joel Klein ........................................Director
Don Holz ..........................................Director
There are two spiritual dangers in not
owning a farm. One is the danger of
supposing that breakfast comes from
the grocery, and the other that
heat comes from the furnace.
-Aldo Leopold, 1948
2014 Summary
2014 proved to be another important year for investing
in the future at Holz Farm.
Programs and Special Events have become traditions
at Holz Farm. New people are introduced to Holz Farm
every year. The continuous beautification efforts to
the garden were also accomplished during the past
year thanks to hundreds of volunteer hours provided
by the Eagan Garden Club. The Friends of the Farm
also prepared and provided 15 community garden
plots for Eagan residents.
The valuable involvement and expertise the Friends
of the Farm and the Eagan Garden Club aligned with
recognition and support at the City of Eagan, plus
the skill and expertise provided by park maintenance
staff, offers a strong partnership for preserving a
piece of history in Eagan.
Friends of the Farm are enthusiastic about 2015.
Friends of the Farm can be proud of their work!
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Nowariak, Recreation Program Manager
and Friends of the Farm Board
2014 Projects & Initiatives
Completed by Friends of the Farm Volunteers:
• Prepared Community Garden plots for the season.
• Ongoing tractor maintenance.
• Inventoried items upstairs in house.
• Established 2 student scholarships through Eagan Foundation.
• Constructed a removable clothes line and a retractable clothes line.
• Retrofit old A-frame signs.
• Removed posts and cleaned up the Community Garden plots for the end
of the season.
• Donated vegetables and pumpkins to the Eagan Resource Center.
• Donated vegetables and pumpkins to Dakota Woodlands.
• Donated Lone Oak Days tickets to Dakota Woodlands.
• Repaired foundation cracks in NW corner of the farm house.
• Replaced two broken kitchen windows with period appropriate glass.
• Added activities for teenagers to events.
• Painted the trim on the garage.
• Interactive displays.
• Planted a cover crop on open field and gardens for erosion control.
Projects Volunteers Completed in Partnership with the City:
• Camps and Special Events.
• Replaced tin roof on corn crib.
Projects by the City:
• Installed larger rain gutters and 1 down spout around the front porch.
• Replaced 2 support posts in the lower barn.
Financial Summary
November 11, 2013 - November 3, 2014
Friends of the Farm Beginning
Balance on November 9, 2013: ..........$29,416.99
Income:
Membership ..............................................................$230.00
Donations .....................................................................617.65
T-Shirt Sales ...................................................................00.00
Pumpkin Sales .............................................................497.00
Spring Festival .........................................................4,108.01
Lone Oak Days..........................................................5,952.80
Community Gardens ...................................................300.00
Interest on Checking & Savings ................................166.14
Potato Sales ..................................................................81.00
Sale of Excess Items .....................................................00.00
Change Returned ........................................................200.00
Note Card Sales .............................................................50.00
TOTAL INCOME/DEPOSITS ...............................$12,202.60
Expenses/Withdrawals:
Event Change ..............................................................400.00
Eagan Foundation Scholarship ...............................1,100.00
Spring Festival ............................................................779.00
Gasoline for Tractors ..................................................145.51
Volunteer Picnic & Annual Meeting ............................81.98
Lone Oak Days..........................................................1,242.60
Coin Hunt .....................................................................100.00
Pedal and Toy Tractors ...............................................699.83
Straw ............................................................................195.00
Vacuum ........................................................................165.56
Paint ................................................................................34.05
Repair Corn Crib...........................................................276.87
General Upkeep and Repair .......................................316.00
Checks ............................................................................25.75
Holz Garden ....................................................................72.41
LP Gas .............................................................................53.85
Seeds .............................................................................51.67
TOTAL EXPENSES/WITHDRAWALS .....................$5,740.08
Checking Balance on November 7, 2014 ......$20,603.42
Genisys Balance on September 30, 2014 ......$15,276.09
Total Balance on November 3, 2014 ............$35,879.51
City of Eagan - Holz Farm (as of 11-28-14)
Expenditures:
Event Entertainment .......................................$ 9,530.00
Seasonal Staff .....................................................1,360.04
Recreation Equipment & Supplies ....................2,166.03
Advertising .............................................................350.00
Concession Permit ....................................................90.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $13,496.07
In addition, the City pays all fuel, electricity,
phone and sanitation services for the buildings
at Holz Farm. The estimated cost for these
items is $3,500.00.
2014 Activities and Events
• Hosted the Spring Clean-up day on May 3: 10 volunteers.
• Hosted the Garden Club plant sale on May 10.
• Conducted the Spring Festival on May 18: Attendance 1,641.
• Conducted the Holz Farm Camp for youth on July 28, 29, 30:
Attendance 35.
• Hosted the 55 plus/Senior Corn Feed on September 3: Attendance 40.
• Hosted a Volunteer Picnic on August 15: Attendance 25.
• Lone Oak Days was held on September 20 & 21: Attendance 2,202.
• Eagan Parks & Recreation preschool field trip on October 8:
Attendance 75 (51 children, 34 adults).
• 2014 Old Fashioned Holiday was held on December 7: Attendance 1,304.
TOTAL 2014 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ATTENDANCE = 5332
Photo by Mark FreierPhoto by Al Kiecker
Photo by Kristy Johnson
Photo by James Rice
Photo by James Rice
What to Expect in 2015
• Continued development of quality events with numerous interactive
displays, demonstrations and activities.
• Planning for continuation of recommendations included in the Master Plan.
• Volunteer recruitment and membership development.
Recognition
The Friends of the Farm would like to thank the Eagan City Council and Forestry,
Parks Maintenance, and Parks & Recreation Departments for their continued
support and enthusiasm.
The Friends of the Farm was awarded Champion & Runner Up in the white oak
category for the City of Eagan Trophy Tree Search.
Advisory Parks Commission March 16, 2015 Page 25
Advisory Parks Commission March 16, 2015 Page 26
Experience Eagan • January/February 2015 • 1
January/February 2015
Experience EaganExperience EaganExperience EaganExperience EaganExperience Eagan
Eagan is Rated Highly by Residents—Again
Latest Resident Survey Gives High Marks to City Services
Citizen’s Academy - An Inside Look At Policing
For a decade Money Magazine has ranked Eagan,
Minnesota as one of the Top 20 places to live in
America. Residents overwhelmingly agree. They like
living here—a lot.
Among the highlights of the recently completed
2014 Eagan Residential Survey:
◗ 96% of Eagan residents polled rate the quality
of life as excellent or good
◗ 96% say the same about the sense of neigh-
borliness in Eagan
◗ 98% of residents surveyed feel safe and 96%
and 97%, respectively, rate fire and police
protection as excellent or good
◗ 93% of respondents believe Eagan is headed
in the right direction, 92% regard the job per-
formance of City staff as excellent or good,
and 90% approve of the job the City Council is
doing
“The City of Eagan has consistently been able to
meet and exceed residents’ expectations. This is
a remarkable achievement in light of the residen-
tial and commercial growth in the community, the
impact of the recession and change in leadership at
City Hall.” said, Bill Morris, President of the Morris
Leatherman Company, the independent firm that
conducted the survey.
Those polling numbers have remained quite high
for nearly ten years. Yet, increasingly, either for
themselves or others, a growing number of resi-
dents are worried whether there is enough afford-
able housing (homes and apartments) and “starter”
housing for young families.
Four of ten residents say there are not enough
affordable rental units in the city—a figure up 23
points from two years before; 44% say there is not
enough affordable housing and 37% believe there
are not enough “starter” homes for young families.
Polling was done in September among 400 ran-
domly selected residents in every precinct of Eagan,
representing all adult age groups, and the results
are +/- 5 percent. Nearly a third of those polled (31%)
found no serious issue facing the city. Although
Tired of being on your yard’s schedule during the
summer? Register today to attend a free introduc-
tory Blue Thumb Workshop to learn about low-
maintenance native gardens, raingardens and native
shoreline stabilization projects that help keep our
waters clean. The free Eagan workshop is March 2
from 6:15 – 8 p.m.
During the workshop you will see dozens of afford-
able designs that transform conventional urban
yards into beautiful and beneficial landscapes. You’ll
also learn about financial incentives that are avail-
able. After the introductory workshop, you can sign
up for an advanced session where you will receive
help designing a plan specific to your property.
In the past seven years, more that 250 of your Eagan
neighbors have attended a Blue Thumb Workshop
hosted in conjunction with Dakota County Soil and
Water Conservation District. These sessions provide
an overview of water quality challenges in Dakota
County and demonstrate beautiful, practical ways of
reducing runoff pollutants.
Attendance at the introductory course is free, but
registration is required. The March 2, session will
be held in the Eagan Room at City Hall, 3830 Pilot
Knob Road. Other sessions are available throughout
Dakota County and are open to all County residents.
Register now or find out more by visiting www.
dakotacountyswcd.org or by calling (651) 480-7777.
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Think Spring!
Create a Beautiful Garden that
Helps Keep Water Clean
Do you love watching CSI and Criminal Minds? Do
you wonder how much of what you see on TV is
real? The Eagan Police Department invites you
inside the department’s inner workings, through its
20th Annual Citizen’s Academy.
The academy provides a chance to see the Eagan
Police Department from the inside. Participants will
learn what it’s like to drive with lights and sirens
and how to shoot a Taser. They will learn how a
Police K-9 is trained to alert officers of the presence
of illegal drugs. Previous participants have been
impressed with their experiences in the academy
and a follow-up survey gathered many positive
comments such as these from participants:
“I learned a lot about what the PD does for the
city. The academy has made me really proud to
live and work in Eagan.”
“Dispelled many misconceptions for me.”
“I didn’t realize we’d get to actually trigger a
Tazer! –Really cool.”
“Every week has been a great adventure and
learning experience. The program goal of giving
the community insight to what Officers do is
being achieved.”
only mentioned by 16% of survey respondents,
taxes emerged as the most serious issue. That num-
ber is up 6 points from 2012. Still, for the taxes they
pay, 88% rate the value of the city services they
receive as excellent or good.
“We are gratified by the high degree of confi-
dence Eagan residents have in the city services
they receive,” said Eagan City Administrator Dave
Osberg. “We take nothing for granted.” Even the
lowest rated city service in the survey (city trail and
sidewalk plowing) had a 70% approval rating. While
that is perhaps not too surprising after last win-
ter’s “Polar Vortex,” Osberg notes. “We still want
to take a look at what we can do to continuously
improve operations within available resources.”
While the 2014 Survey did not ask about the new
premium outlet mall in Eagan because it was just
Quality of Life Rating
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40
Morris Leatherman Company
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Advisory Parks Commission March 16, 2015 Page 27
Experience Eagan • January/February 2015 • 2
Commission Members Give Back to Community
Eagan has four Commissions and a Watershed
Organization that each focuses on a specific area or
function within the community. Each Commission
meets regularly to discuss and research topics
before they come to the City Council for consider-
ation.
The reasons people choose to serve on a commis-
sion are varied, but often sound something like this,
from long time Airport Relations Commissioner
Chuck Thorkildson who says he became a commis-
sioner, “To give something back to the City and
to help shape the City’s future. “ Thorkildson has
served on two different Commissions for a com-
bined total of 17 years.
When asked what value he thinks Commission
members provide the Council and the community,
Joe Dierkes, who was appointed to the Planning
Commission a year ago says, “ I think on several
levels the Commission provides an opportunity for
the public to have input into the decision-making
process. Although I am new to the Commission and
have quite a lot to learn, I can already see from the
questions posed by the more experienced commis-
sioners that they definitely consider the best inter-
ests of the community in making their decisions and
recommendations to the City Council.”
If you are a resident, interested in being consid-
ered for a Commission appointment, applications
are being accepted through March 20, for these
Commissions:
◗ Advisory Planning Commission
◗ Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
◗ Airport Relations Advisory Commission
◗ Energy and Environment Advisory Commission
The City Council also appoints the Gun Club Lake
Watershed Management Organization members.
Most commissions have six to eight members serv-
ing staggered two-year terms, and an alternate.
Applications are accepted throughout the year; how-
ever, a majority of appointments are made annually
in April. Approximately 15 appointments will be
made at that time.
Candidate interviews will be scheduled in mid-April.
Commissions meet every one to two months—
depending on the commission. Descriptions, general
meeting schedules and applications are available at
www.cityofeagan.com/Commissions.
Coming to City Council?
Here’s what to expect
This is how it typically
happens: The guy next
door is doing some-
thing on his property
that you want to com-
ment about; or, a busi-
ness is moving in near-
by and you have some
questions; you have a
Scout working on a citizenship badge. Whatever it is
that brings you to a City Council meeting, welcome!
These are some of the things to know about how a
City Council meeting works.
Council Meeting Schedule & Agenda
With few exceptions for Holidays, elections, etc.,
the City Council meetings are held the first and third
Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Eagan City
Hall. Agendas for each meeting are published on the
City Web site, typically the Friday preceding.
An agenda is simply a list, in order, of items to be
discussed. To find specific agenda items, refer to the
City Web site, www.cityofeagan.com/meetings,
or call the Municipal Center at (651) 675-5000.
Agendas are available at the entrance to the Council
Chambers at each meeting.
When Can I Speak?
The City Council welcomes the public to Council
meetings, workshops, and hearings and encourages
individuals to express opinions but the public can’t
make motions or give direction during the meeting.
Here are a few other things to know:
The Consent, section of the agenda contains a list of
routine items that typically need little deliberation.
These items are all voted upon in one vote, unless a
Councilmember or citizen asks that an item be dis-
cussed individually.
If you wish to speak about an agenda item, wait
until it is addressed on the agenda and the Mayor
will ask if there are members of the public who wish
to speak.
When addressing the Council, approach the podium
and give your name and address and speak directly
to the Mayor.
Speaking at Public Hearings
Audience remarks are limited to four (4) minutes
during Public Hearings, each person may speak only
once and repeat comments are discouraged.
◗ Presentations concerning items will be heard
only upon approval of the Mayor.
◗ To help maintain order, applause or other dis-
turbances are discouraged.
◗ Petitions should be presented to the City
Administrator.
If the item you wish to discuss is not on the agenda,
a “Listening Session” is held prior to each regular
meeting where you may speak to the Council about
these items. Also, the last item on the agenda is
“Visitors to be Heard,” where non-agenda items can
be addressed.
Meetings are televised live on Eagan-TV channel 16
and are also streamed on the Web at
www.cityofeagan.com/watchvideo.
More information about meeting procedures and
agendas can also be found on the City Web site.
Citizen’s Academy...from page 1
The next Citizen’s Academy will begin on March 5,
2015 and runs for 8-weeks on Thursday evenings
from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Eagan Police
Department, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd.
The program is designed to offer citizens insight
into modern day policing through hands-on train-
ing conducted by Eagan Police Officers. Training
includes:
◗ Information on department history
◗ Tour of the Police facility and squad car
◗ K-9 demonstration
◗ Review of typical police calls
◗ DUI demonstration
◗ Narcotics presentation
◗ Laws of arrest, search and seizure
◗ Self-defense tactics and use of force simula-
tions
Participants are also given an opportunity to ride-
along with an officer for 4 hours during a shift.
The program is open to those who live or work in
Eagan. Because of the sensitive nature of some of
the training topics, applicants must be over age 18
years and agree to a criminal background check.
There are 25 openings available. Applications will
be accepted beginning Tuesday, January 6, 2015.
An application can be downloaded from the City’s
website at www.cityofeagan.com/police. For more
information regarding the program, contact Crime
Prevention Specialist Jill Ondrey at the Eagan Police
Department at (651) 675-5700.
Resident Survey..from page 1
opening in August, there are hints in the results of
its impact already. When asked what type of retail
stores residents would still like to see attracted
to Eagan, 67% said “none” although others want
department stores or a Trader Joe’s. Other interest-
ing findings include 91% or residents indicating that
world class Internet speeds are important and 93%
wanting to see equal upload and download speeds
for Internet service.
The male/female split among survey respondents
was 49/51%. By age, 62% of those polled were
between the ages of 25 and 54, with 32% age 55
and older, and 7% between the ages of 18-24. The
research was conducted between September 16th
and October 2nd. For additional information, visit
the City Web site.
City Services Ratings
Morris Leatherman Company
Positive
Negative
Police Protection
Fire Protection
City Water Supply
Sanitary Sewer Service
Snow Plowing Trails/Sidewalks
Park Maintenance
Storm Drainage
City Sponsored Recreation
Animal Control
Communications
Street Repair/Maintenance
Snow Plowing Streets
97%3%
3%
19%
13%
27%
7%
11%
8%
15%
12%
21%
29%
96%
81%
81%
70%
93%
89%
89%
83%
89%
79%
71%
Advisory Parks Commission March 16, 2015 Page 28
Experience Eagan • January/February 2015 • 3
Spotlight on Streetlights
Whether a streetlight is blinking or completely out,
it can become a nuisance to not have the light you
are used to. Streetlights allow us to get around in
the dark and are also a safety precaution against
crime and accidents. But what should you do about
a burned out street light?
If the street light is out in your neighborhood, a
good rule of thumb is to call the company that man-
ages your electricity—Dakota Electric, (651) 463-
6287 or Xcel Energy, 1-800-960-6235.
You can also make a report to the Eagan
Maintenance Facility at (651) 675-5300 or at www.
cityofeagan.com/CitizenSupport . In turn, the City
contacts Dakota Electric or Xcel Energy to make the
repairs.
Within Eagan, Dakota Electric owns over 3,000
of the streetlights, the City owns about 400 (not
including parks), and Xcel Energy owns about 250.
The City owned street lights are generally in or near
City buildings and parks. To see a map of which
areas Dakota Electric and Xcel Energy generally
own, visit www.cityofeagan.com/Streetlights .
The City is responsible for maintaining the street-
lights above all traffic signals. The City has begun
reaping the benefits of LED lighting (lower cost,
longer life span, lower carbon footprints) by transi-
tioning some of these lights to LED as the old lights
burn out. These efforts are similar in numerous
Eagan parks and facilities.
From Fire apparatus to a weed harvester, squad
cars to snow plows, weed whips and even the
occasional office chair, all City equipment is put
in the capable care of three Eagan maintenance
employees: Tom Streefland, Chief Mechanic/Shop
Supervisor, and two mechanics, Brian Thom and
Bob Brown. These three men are responsible for
keeping Eagan’s fleet of more than 230 fuel oper-
ated vehicles in working condition.
Theirs are not the flashiest, most visible of City jobs.
Rarely will a resident have cause to interact with
one of them. But without them, City operations
might literally come to a grinding halt.
“We’ve set up an atmosphere here where we’re
really accountable and efficient—these guys
should be really proud of that,” says Streefland.
Many other Cities have twice as many mechanics.
“[Cities] all maintain fleets … the same type of
equipment. Ours isn’t newer or different or higher
quality. These guys are top-notch. Just better
mechanics, I think.”
Streefland and his crew are all about efficiency.
“We try not to keep anyone waiting for a vehicle,”
he says. “That’s one of our philosophies. They’re
not efficient if they’re standing, watching us work.
So we do whatever it takes to get employees back
on the road quickly.”
“We don’t take short cuts, we do things right,”
says Thom. “Tom manages the schedules to get
vehicles in and out. He gets us the training we need
to keep up on new systems. He does it all with an
integrity that is second-to-none.”
Routine maintenance is valued highly —making
sure the squad cars are ready for the next call,
ensuring plows are set when snow begins. But
these guys are also masters at repairing highly
specialized fire truck gear and diagnosing the com-
plex electrical systems found in today’s vehicles.
“Whatever breaks down, they can fix it,” says
Streefland.
Oil changes and brakes are their bread and butter,
but diagnosing a tricky engine or electrical system
is what Thom and Brown thrive on. It’s a lot like a
big jigsaw puzzle, they say. At the start, they know
only a couple of pieces but work tirelessly until the
puzzle falls into place. “Those are the days you go
home feeling like you really did something—you
Three Men and Our Trucks
feel good having gotten to the bottom of the
problem to get [that vehicle] working right,” says
Brown.
That is the dedication and stick-to-it attitude
Streefland has brought to the job and cultivated in
his staff for his 26 years in Eagan. Hired in 1989 as
the lone mechanic, he hired a staff of two, shortly
thereafter. And although the fleet has grown tre-
mendously, his mechanic count has not. There has
been little turnover—only five men in all, including
Thom and Brown. Two that left, remain with the
City in other divisions.
At the end of January, Tom Streefland will begin
mastering his next challenge—retirement.
Is he worried about leaving? “I’ve never encoun-
tered a vehicle that we couldn’t replace,” says
Streefland. “It’s the same for me. These guys will
be just fine.”
“Ultimately everyone here knows we’re here to
serve the public and make sure we’re providing a
good value with everything we do,” says Thom.
Tom has always set the bar high for us and that’s
something that won’t change.”
Are your heating bills high? Does your home feel
drafty? The Dakota County CDA’s Weatherization
Plus Loan pilot program can help permanently
reduce energy bills by helping to make your home
more energy efficient while protecting the health
and safety of family members.
The Weatherization Plus Loan program offers low/
moderate-income homeowners in Eagan, an oppor-
tunity to receive weatherization services with a
zero percent, forgivable loan.
Each home will have an energy audit conducted to
determine the weatherization work items needed
to improve the home. Work items may include:
minor and major air sealing; attic insulation; side-
wall insulation; high-efficiency heating systems; and
general repair and health and safety improvements
needed to allow safe completion of weatherization
services.
Eligible applicants must reside within the City of
Save Energy, Spend Less with Weatherization Plus Loan
Eagan or the City of Rosemount; own their own
home; demonstrate ability to make mortgage pay-
ments; have a gross annual income within the pro-
gram income limits; and cannot have assets greater
than $60,000.
If you qualify, the CDA will conduct an energy audit
to determine the solutions to improve your home’s
energy efficiency. Loan proceeds are kept on
account for you by the CDA and payment is made
directly to the contractors on your behalf when the
work is completed. Inspection of work in progress
and upon completion is required by both you and
the CDA before annual payment is made.
This is a pilot program and funds are limited.
Applications will not be reviewed until all documen-
tation is received.
For more details of the program visit www.
DakotaCDA.org and select “For Homeowners” or
Contact Lisa Henning at (651) 675-4467.
Save the Date:
March 13 & 14
at Eagan Civic Arena
Vendors apply now.
Visit www.eagancivicarena.com
Shop Supervisor Tom Streefland (upper left) and Mechanics Brian
Thom (upper right), and Bob Brown (immediately above) are respon-
sible for keeping Eagan’s fleet of 230-some vehicles on the road.
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Page 1
Eagan is Rated Highly by Residents—Again
Think Spring!
Citizen’s Academy - An inside look at policing
Page 2
Commission Members Give Back to Community
Coming to City Council? Here’s what to expect
Page 3
Three Men and Our Trucks
Spotlight on Streetlights
Save Energy, Spend Less with
Weatherization Plus Loan
Save the Date: Home and Leisure Show
Page 4
It’s Not Only Neighborly, it’s the Law…
Upcoming Events
Crime Prevention Corner: Financial Check-up
Eagan’s July 4th Funfest is Seeking Ambassador
Candidates
Mayor
Mike Maguire
Councilmembers
Paul Bakken Cyndee Fields
Gary Hansen Meg Tilley
City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Hall
(651) 675-5000 • (651) 454-8535 TTY
www.cityofeagan.com
Experience Eagan
Eagan’s July 4th Funfest
is Seeking Ambassador Candidates
Upcoming Events
Eagan youth interested in representing their com-
munity and participating in an outstanding leader-
ship program need look no further than the Eagan
Funfest Ambassadors. Ambassadors are between
the ages of 10-19 and have not yet graduated from
high school. The program is open to both young
men and women, who live, go to school or worship
in Eagan.
Candidates will acquire relationship-building skills
and gain confidence in public speaking and have
the potential to earn a scholarship. Candidates
are judged through a variety of events during the
Jan 17 Family Ice Fishing Try-It Clinic.
1-3 p.m. at Blackhawk Park, Pre-
registration required, call (651) 675-
5500
Jan 17 & 31 Winter Farmers Market. 10 a.m. –
1 p.m., Eagan Community Center
Feb 13 Chocolate & Hearts. 55+/Seniors
Valentine’s Day Event , 3-5:00 p.m.
at the Ames Center. $12 per person.
Registration/more information call
(651) 675-5500
Feb. 14, 28 Winter Farmers Market. 10 a.m. –
1 p.m., Eagan Community Center
Feb. 25 Hot Dish Cook-off. Senior’s Lone
Oak Room, Eagan Community Center
Call ( 651) 675-5500 for information
the year including a family potluck, community
volunteer projects and events, an appearance in
the Eagan Funfest Parade and participation in the
“Brain Freeze” ice cream eating contest and more.
A panel of judges make the final Ambassador selec-
tions based on public presence, behind the scenes
interaction, social skills, communication, attitude
and volunteerism.
More information about the program and an appli-
cation can be found at the Eagan Funfest Web site
www.eaganfunfest.org or by e-mailing ambassa-
dor@eaganfunfest.org.
It’s Not Only Neighborly,
it’s the Law…
Winter months bring special challenges, especially
when it comes to getting cars into garages and still
finding room for all our other stuff. Eagan’s Code
Enforcement staff has a few reminders:
Vehicles stored outside must be operable and have
current license tabs. Otherwise, they must be
stored indoors.
Vehicles parked in front of the home must be on the
driveway and not on the yard /grass area, even dur-
ing the winter months.
Garbage Can Placement is Limited
Garbage and recycling containers must be stored
inside or alongside the garage or home (at a point
behind the front of the house or garage) when not
being set out for collection. Containers can be set
out as early as 6 p.m. the evening before collection
day and must be removed by 6 a.m. the day after
collection.
Containers set out for collection should be placed
at least 3 feet behind the curb as designated by
City code (not in the street). Containers can still be
reached by the automated arm of garbage vehicles,
but will not hinder plowing operations.
Questions regarding these issues can be sent to
codeenforcement@cityofeagan.com.
Crime Prevention
Corner
Financial Check-up
Now that the holidays have passed, make
sure to check your financial records for
accuracy. Look at each item on your
statement and confirm it is something
you actually authorized for purchase.
If you see unauthorized activity, call
your financial institution and local law
enforcement immediately to report
the fraud and cancel your cards on the
account immediately.
For more information on what to do if
your personal information has been sto-
len, and other crime prevention tips, visit
www.cityofeagan.com/police.
photo by Lisa Schmidt
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