09/14/2015 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission 4i�City of Eap Approved November 16, 2015
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, September 14, 2015
IV,I U,Tjrfr OF MEETING OF SEPTEMbM14; 2015'
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) was called to order at 7:00
p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015. Commission Members present included Member Michael
Palmer, Member Dorothy Peterson, Member Nathan Neuman, Member David Wietecki, Member
Member Jerry Farlee and Member Dave Morris. Member Andrea Todd-Harlin was not present. Staff
members present Director of Parks & Recreation Juli Seydell Johnson, Superintendent of Parks Paul
Olson, City Forester Gregg Hove, Water Resource Manger Eric Macbeth and Administrative Supervisor
Amy Grannes. Visitor present was Deena Laugen for the Laugen Legacy consent agenda item.
APPROVAL&AGENDA,
Member Palmer asked Director Johnson if there were any changes to the agenda. Director Seydell
Johnson stated there were no changes. Member Neuman moved, Member Wietecki seconded, with all
members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
APROVAL OF;MEETING MINUTES
Member Peterson moved, Member Neuman seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
approve the minutes of the March 16, 2015 regular meeting, presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
Member Farlee moved, Member Neuman seconded with all present members voting in favor to
approve the workshop minutes of May 18, 2015, as presented. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
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USITORSTO BE'HEAR'
There were no visitors to be heard on items that were not on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Laugen Legacy
Grace Properties is proposing a Preliminary Subdivision to create two lots upon approximately 0.92
acres located at 1365 Deerwood Drive, east of Pilot Knob Road. The 0.92 parcel was platted in 1996
and contains a single family home with an attached garage and a shed. The existing home was
constructed in 1950 and will remain on the property. The parcel abuts single-family homes to the
north, west and east and is adjacent to St. John Neumann Catholic church to the south. The proposed
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development (2 lots on 0.98 acres) results in a density of 2 units per acre. The lots are 18,315 sq. ft.
(Lot 1) and 21,978 sq, ft. (Lot 2). Access is proposed to remain from Deerwood Drive.
Director Juli Seydell Johnson gave a brief overview the consent agenda process with the Commission.
The Commission was instructed to make a motion for approval unless there were questions from the
Commission Members. Hearing no questions, Member Neuman moved, Member Farlee seconded
with all members present voting in favor of adopting the consent agenda item as presented.
D�VFC Op(UIN^IVT PROPOSAL
Gateway Business Development
Superintendent of Park Paul Olson gave an overview of the Gateway Business Development relating to
the park and trail dedications. Next our City Forestry Gregg Hove reviewed the tree preservation plan
with the Commission. Then our Water Resource Manager Eric Macbeth gave an overview of the water
quality and wetlands issues pertaining to the development. After further discussion, Member Peterson
moved, Member Neuman 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 be satisfied through a cash dedication at the applicable
rate and as determined by the final plans submitted at the time of the building permit with
credit given for approved conservation easements.
2) Recommend that the Trail Dedication be satisfied through a cash dedication at the applicable
rate and as determined by the final plans submitted at the time of the building permit.
3) The applicant shall fulfill tree mitigation requirements as part of Gateway Business Center
Phase 1 through the installation of four-hundred thirty-seven (437) Category B trees.
4) An outstanding tree mitigation balance of eight-hundred sixty-nine Category B trees or an
equivalent number of Category A and/or Category C trees or a cash mitigation shall be fulfilled
with the future development of Outlot A.
5) 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.
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.
OL,D BUSINESS
There were no old business items to be discussed at this time.
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1N BUSINESS,
There were no new business items to be discussed at this time.
OT�N�R BUSINESS AND'REP.ORTS
Water Quality Presentation
Water Resource Manager Eric Macbeth gave a presentation on Water Quality and Wetlands. The goal
of the Water Quality department is to protect and improve all of Eagan's lakes and wetlands. Eric
reviewed various statistics with the Commission regarding population, impervious surfaces, watershed
transitions, and the various waterbodies throughout the City. Eric then reviewed the conservations
projects that were accomplished through the State Clean Water Grants. Next Eric reviewed the
priority Lakes for the phosphorus plan. Eric finished his presentation reviewing the wetlands, storm
water management and public education opportunities. After brief discussion with the Commission
the presentation concluded.
Q, l5gT�`��tS UPDATE
Director Seydell Johnson gave a brief overview of the monthly Parks & Recreation Department
Happenings. There were a lot of events that occurred in Eagan this past weekend. The Streets Alive
Cedar Grove experience on Saturday was a great success. The Harvest of Art Festival was Sunday along
with the Caponi Bluegrass Festival. Lone Oak Days are scheduled for September 19-20th at Holz Farm.
Cascade Bay had a very busy season one of the best revenue generating. There are two project the
Parks Department is currently working on. The first project is the redesign of the Central Maintenance
Facility. The second project is the reconstruction of the Old Towne Hall building. Director Seydell
Johnson also gave an update of the Parks Master Plan with more information to be presented at the
APrC workshop on October 19tH
CO11%I �NICATIONS
There were two communication items to be discussed. A letter that was mailed to the residents in the
LeMay Lake neighborhood. The second communication item was a memo regarding the minor
ordinance changes to the Off-Leash Dog Area. Items included for information purposes only no formal
action needed.
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( ND`•TABLE
Member Morris commented that he attended the Streets Alive event with his family on Saturday and it
was a great event. Member Palmer stated he was also at Streets Alive this weekend and stated he too
thought this was a great event. Member Palmer wanted to thank the Maintenance staff for the great
conditions of the softball fields. Member Peterson regarding the Meadow Lake Bridge, Member
Peterson stated there was a crane on the Bloomington side working on the bridge. Member Peterson
wanted to know what the City's plans were on the Eagan side of the bridge. Director Johnson will
inquiry and get back to the Commission with any information that is available. After further brief
discussion with Commission Members the roundtable discussion concluded.
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With no further business to discuss, Member Peterson moved, Member Wietecki seconded with all
members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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