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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PARR CO121ITTEE
June 30, 1977
A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Park Committee
was held at 7:30 P.M. at the Eagan City Hall on June 30, 1977.
Those members present were Chairperson Lundsten, Thursten,
Coates, Beck, Brown and Roszak. Also present were City
Administrator Tom Hedges, Park Director Barb Schmidt and City
Planner John Voss. Absent were Committee Members Cooper,
Iiagen, Martin and Seurer.
MINUTES. Upon motion by Coates, seconded Thursten,
all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the May 16,
1977 minutes be approved as read..
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. Chairperson Lundsten stated
that one additional item would be heard on the agenda, a
noise ordinance to be discussed by Committee Member Coates and
under Old Business item "A", Donnywood Park was to be tabled
until the next regular Advisory Park Committee meeting in the
month of July. Upon motion by Coates. seconded Beck, all
members voting in favor, the agenda with the two changes as
stated was adopted.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT. City Administrator Iiedges reported
that authorization was given to receive quotations for the
purchase of a new flail mower estimated at a cost of $1,400
to $1,800 which would be used to replace a ten year old rotary
mower in the Park Department. He further stated that authorization.
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was given to hire mr. Rich Osgood, an elementary teacher in
the Burnsville School System, as Assistant Tree Inspector. This
action was taken due to the inability of Mr. Russ Hall to
accept the appointment of Assistant Tree Inspector because
of other employment he felt obligated to accept. The City
Administrator also reported that the City Council authorized
the lake testing in the amount of $5 for SLCCHI discs as a
part of the University of Minnesota program for testing
water quality in various .lakes within the City of Eagan.
He then stated that all summer recreation employees including
leaders, aides, tennis instructors, tumbling an; dance leaders
and assistants, as recommended by the Park Director were
given approval by the City Council. In addition , quota-
tions were authorized for the purchase of a fertilizer -
spreader -seeder combination estimated at $600. The City
Administrator further reported that the Park Ordinance,
Oruinance No. 49, as presented in final draft by the Park
Advisory Committee was given approval by the City Council.
Pars: Director Schmidt reported that a shade tree uisease
program application required by the Minnesota State Legis-
lature was reviewed by the City Council and approved for
submission to the Department of Agriculture for funding con-
sideration. City Administrator Hedges also stated that a
letter was received from Mr. Gary Erickson. Administrative
Design Engineer for the Dakota County Highway Department,
requesting that.the Park Advisory Committee discuss the need
for a 13 foot berm for the future bicycle trail along the north.
side of. Cliff Road before the cross sectional design for the
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Cliff Road improvement is completed by the County Highway
Department. He stated that Mr. Erickson was specifically
requesting that said committee discuss whether a trail is
needed on the north side of Cliff Road requiring a 13 foot
berm or whether a minimum 4 foot berm would be allowable due
to the significant construction impacts that a trail would
cause as a part of that project. After further discussion
on the matter and in a motion by Rozak, seconded by Thursten,
all members voting in favor, a recommendation was made to
the Eagan City Council that the City Administrator be directed
to meet with the Dakota County Highway staff and review the
feasibility of constructing a 13 foot berm to allow for
future bicycle trails on the north side of Cliff Road and
then report back to the Park Advisory Committee at their
next regular meeting.
DONNYWOOD PARR. Mr. Donald Grant appeared informally to
discuss the Donnywood Park issue and stated that he was not
aware that this item was to be discussed at a future meeting.
Park Director Schmidt informed V -r. Grant that it was her under-,
standing that he was not able to attend this meeting and
therefore he was not contacted about the change. Chairperson
Lundsten allowed Mr. Grant to express his opinions and pro,ri.de
history relating to the Park dedication and trail gays that
were planned as a part of the By The Shores plat. Thr. Grant
stated that he was opposed to the recommendation of soon of
thy- neighbors to eliminate one of the trails and stated that
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there were a number of property owners who adjoin the By
The Shore plat who would object because access to his property
and access for other property.owners would be eliminated if
the trail is not constructed. Mr. Grant went into detail and
provided various historical facts about the water level of
several ponds in the area and also about the agreement between
the City Council and developer of By The Shores that there
would be no objection to the final platting of By The Shores
plat if trail accesses were allowed to the adjoining property
owners. After further review and discussion with Mr. Grant..
Chairperson Lundsten stated that the Donnywood Park issue
would be further discussed at 6:30 P.M.,on July 12, 1977 at
a Development Committee meeting.
PARI: DEPARTMENT REPORT. Park Director Schmidt stated
that: a public hearing was held to consider the upgrading
of Pilot Knob Road from its present two lane status to a
-our lane divided highway status. Park Director Schmidt stated
that she was concerned about the plans for storm sewer
mains in Country Home Heights as to how that would affect
the water level of the pond located in Country Home Heights.
She stated that before the storm sewer plan is approved, the
Park Committee should review the use of that park to see how
further run off collected in the pond would affect park lard
u_.e. She also stated that there is some question on the na_t
of the Dakota County Highway Department as to the feasibility
of bicycle and/or pedestrian trails along Pilot Knob Roar..
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Chairperson Lundsten stated that there should definately be
consideration given to pedestrian crossings as well as the
trail access that has been planned as a part of the Pilot
Knob Road improvement. There was no formal action taken on
the matter. however, the Park Director and City Administrator
were directed by Chairperson Lundsten to discuss the impact
of the Pilot Knob Road improvement and Country Home Heights
storm sewer improvement projects on the water quality of the
pond and also bicycle trails in the area with the engineering
staff of the City and the County.
Chairperson Lundsten stated that the parks are looking
exceptionally well this year and felt that a letter of
appreciation should be sent to the maintenance crew for recog-
nition of their efforts. In a motion by Lundsten, seconded
by Coates, all members voting in favor, the City Administrator
was directed to write a letter to the Park Department main••
tenance crew providing appreciation and recognition for the
exceptional job the Park Department crew had performed in
maintaining City parks this year.
JIM FRISBEE -- PARK DEDICATION LETTER. "Ir. Jim Frisbee,
developer of the four Oak Chase plats, appeared to discuss the
proposed park dedication for the Oak Chase development. '.?e
stated that he is under the opinion that the City should not
always dedicate park land prior to the actual development
the approved plat. He further stated that Oak Chase is an
example where there may be some changes in the proposed p^rl:
land dedication and if park land had been dedicated prior tc
development in the case of Oak Chase,the City and developer
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would not be able to make the changes that are anticipated.
Mr. Frisbee reviewed a letter that he wrote to the City of
Eagan Park Conmittee on May 12, 1977 and asked that the City
consider a cash dedication in the amount of $120 per lot for
the Oak Chase development instead of land dedication plus
all the assessments for improving the park land that was
dedicated in the Oak Chase development. Mr. Frisbee explained
that by dedicating several lots which total approximately
8 acres, the park land cost is approximately $38,000 consider-
ing land costs, development and improvements. Mr. Frisbee
stated that he has 70 lots platted in the Oak Chase development
which would have cost only $8,400 if the City would agree to
a cash donation instead of a land dedication. ter. Frisbee
further stated that he feels the assessments are unfair and
would like to negotiate a settlement with the City Council.
Park Director Schmidt referred to a letter from City Attorney
Iiauge referring to the Oak Chase Addition park dedication
dated June 28, 1977. City Administrator Hedges stated that
the Eagan City Council has taken action to direct City
Attorney Hauge to prepare an agreement between the City of
Eagan and Mr. James Frisbee that will assure the City of Eagan
that all assessments relating to the proposed park land
dedication for the Oak Chase development will be paid in
fnll when adjoining lots are sold by the developer. After
further discussion on the proposed park dedication for the
Oak Chase development and in a motion by Peck, seconded arown,
all nembers voting in favor, the City Attorney was directed
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to include in his agreement between the City of Eagan and
Mr. James Frisbee upon approval of the Oak Chase Fourth
Addition that all land intended to be dedicated by the devel-
oper as park land bordering on Wilderness Run Road to be
conveyed to the City at the time the soonest of any of the
following events occur
1. Two years from the date of approval of the
preliminary plat or 6-9-79.
2. That any lot intended to be dedicated consisting
of six lots adjacent to Wilderness Run Road be
dedicated at any time .that the balence that any
one of these lots is sold.
3. At the time of the filing of the final plat of
Oak Chase Fifth Addition.
PARK CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
1. Oak Chase Park. City Planner Voss appeared and pre-
sented Oak Chase Park development plan and stated
that it was necessary to eliminate the hockey rink
as proposed due to the interference with Northern
States power light standards which are currently
located on the park property. He stated that the
revised park plans indicate that a backstop and soccer
field are proposed and would be good utilization
of the land as it is developed. Mr. Ed Blomquist
who resides in the Oak Chase development area
appeared representing residents of Oak Chase and
stated that a number of residents in the Oak Chase
development are requesting a neighborhood tot lot
as a part of the Oak Chase park development. After
further discussion on the Oak Chase Park and in a
motion by Lundsten, seconded by Thursten, all members
voting in favor, a tot lot is to be considered as a
part of the present or future development plans of
Oak Chase Park.
2. Well Site Park. Mr. John Voss again appeared and
presente t e development plans for the Well Site
Park, which includes a hockey rink, graded area for
free skating, and parking lot. There was considerable
discussion as to whether a backstop should be located
on the treatment plant site realizing that if a treat-
ment plant site is approved by the City of Pagan',
the backstop would have to be removed at a future date.
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Park Committee Member Beck stated that she has a
particular interest in designing playground equipment
for the Ches Har development which is designed more
for junior ages compatable to the wooded areas which
are basically located in the proposed trail areas.
No plans were made to install a backstop at this time.
5. Pilot Knob Park. Again, John Voss presented the
final development plans for the proposed Pilot Knob
Park improvements. He stated that final plans are
prepared for the construction of a trail and also
tennis courts as proposed by the Park Committee.
Mr. Voss reviewed the entire development on the draw-
ings as presented and there were no additional
questions regarding Pilot Knob Park improvements.
6. South Oaks Park. The Planner, PYr. John Voss presented
the development plans for South Oaks.Park stating
that a play area, low wood perimeter area and procedure
to rehabilitate the turf in the open park area are
the only improvements proposed for the;South Oaks
Park development at this time. The concept plan
does show an addition to the existing park which
should be shown on the park master plan and obtained
from the developer by dedication when the adjacent
property is platted. Park Director Schmidt recommended
that consideration be given to the acquisition
of five more acres in addition to the expanded
site shown so the neighborhood park could be
better developed in future years. Mr. Voss
stated that the entire neighborhood should be reviewed
and it is possible that a diamond, tennis courts or
other types of recreational activities would be
more appropriate in another area. He further stated
that additional land abutting the proposed South
Oaks Park expansion is not suitable for park land
development. Chairperson Lundsten requested that
Mr. Voss examine the recormtendation of the Park
Director and report back at a future date.
Northview Park. Mr. John Voss discussed the proposed
development of Northview Park which is the Northview
athletic field complex proposed by the Park Advisory
Committee. He stated that there are four softball
diamonds, one baseball diamond, two football fields,
two parking lots for 150 people, six tennis courts,
two soccer fields and two hockey rinks proposed for
that particular park land development. However, only
a portion of these improvements would be done at
this time. He also stated that the softball diamonds
are designed so that a concession stand could be
constructed in future years. Mr. Voss stated that
the marshland is to be retained as marshland with
specific emphasis to protect the trees that are
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located on the perimeter of the marshland.
Park Director Schmidt stated that the original
plan called for one parking lot with 90 spaces and
was concerned about the additional cost of the second
parking lot. Mr. Voss stated that with the activities
proposed for the Northview Park, it is advisable to
add an additional 60 parking spaces at a cost of
$4,500. Mr. Voss then stated that two additional
softball diamonds are shown on the concept plan
which abut the four softball diamond complex. He
stated that these diamonds should be constructed
at this time to handle tournaments and other large
softball events that will take place in future
years. After considerable discussion on the cost of
the improvements and the location of the two addi-
tional softball diamonds, it was recommended by the
Park Committee that the sixth diamond be omitted
and that the fifth diamond be reoriented to allow
a through street for access purposes between the
four diamond complex and the fifth softball diamond.
Mr. Voss recommended that consideration be given to
the construction of a security gate on Lexington
Ave. and this was given consideration by the Park
Advisory Committee. He also stated that seeding
the grass areas within the development could,be a
problem because there is no water available for
that particular development. He recommended a
spring seeding in 1978 that would allow use of the
facility in 1979. There was no additional discussion
regarding the Northview Park development.
ACTION. In summary, Mr. Voss explained that the total
package as proposed for the five park developments are projected
within the $185,000 development package proposed by the Park,
Advisory Committee. Chairperson Lundsten stated that the
park land development is to be financed from the park develop -
rant fund account. After reviewing all five concepts. it Ss
generally agreed that all of Oak Chase Park has not yet been
dedicated to the City the improvements would be constructed
on a temporary basis by the park crews and therefore would nct
be a part of the development package. After further discussion
on the Well Site Park; Pilot Knob Park and South Oaks Park
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plans, a motion was made by Roszak, seconded Coates, all
members voting in favor, that the park development concepts
for the Well Site Park, Pilot Knob Park, and South Oaks
Park, as stated; be approved.
After further discussion regarding the changes that were
proposed for the Northview Park concept plan, a motion was
made by Roszak, seconded Thursten, all members voting in
favor that the Northview Park development plan be approved with
the following changes::
1. To reorient softball diamond number five as proposed
to allow for future road access;
2. Develop the concept for a security gate on Lexington
Ave.. -
3. Eliminate softball diamond number six as proposed; -
4. Control all water shed into the marsh area specifically
protecting the trees that are currently located on
that property.
UCRAE ADDITION. Park Director Schmidt stated that
7dr. Vince Kennedy is replatting a part of Lot 2. Letendre
Addition, from 10 lots to 16 lots and the new plat will be
entitled "14CRae Addition". After a brief discussion of the
replatting and consideration of land dedication or cash
donation, a motion was made by Beck, seconded Roszak,- all
members voting in favor that a park donation in the amount
of $120 per lot be collected for all 16 lots from the
developer, 1r. Vince Kennedy, upon acceptance of the final
plat.
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OAK POND HILLS. Discussion was held regarding Floyd
Forsberg's proposed development entitled "Oak Pond Hills".
The recommendation of the Park Director was to collect the cash
donation for the four lots as platted in Oak Pond Hills
preliminary plat. There was some discussion as to whether Oak
Pond Hills was a part of the Lexington South P.U.D. and if
so the City could not collect a cash donation for the plats
due to the fact that park dedication has been tentatively
approved for all of the Lexington South P.U.D. After further
discussion on the matter and in a motion by Thursten, seconded
Beck, all members voting in favor, a cash donation was approved
for the Oak Pond Hills plat development subject to the exclu,
sion of the Oak Pond Hills development as a part of the
Lexington South P.U.D.
CHES MAR THIRD ADDITION. There was discussion regarding
park dedication or cash donation for the proposed plat
entitled "Ches Mar Third Addition`. Park Director Schmidt
reported that members of the Planning Commission expressed
an interest in having a pond located in the Ches Mar Third
Addition dedicated as park land. Consideration was given
by.Park Committee Members to make the pond. area a wild life
habitat, however; due to restriction of access and lack
of funding for this type of park, the dedication o= the
pond area was not considered for park dedication. It was
recommended by the committee that a trail easement be
dedicated between Lots 19 and 20; Block 2, Ches Nar Third
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Addition, allowing access to Well Site Park through the
reservoir development. After further discussion on the Coes
Mar Third Addition preliminary plat, a motion was made by
Coates, seconded Beck, all members voting in favor that a
cash donation be approved for all the lots in Ches Mar Third
Addition along with dedication of an easement between Lots
19 and 20, Block 2, Ches Mar Third Addition as proposed.
NOISE ORDINANCE. Park Committee Member Coates stated
that he has expressed concern about the various noise levels
that are produced by vehicular movement.within the City of
Eagan. He stated that he has done some research concerning
noise ordinances and after reading, the various noise pro-
visions that are covered under state law delegating authority
to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, he concluded that
ordinances are not a requirement for controllingnoise
levels within a community. He stated that according to MPCA
she City could purchase a noise meter at a cost of $800 which
is then used throughout the community. Committee Dlem:�er
^ca.tes further stated that the MPCA will coordinate train-
ing and operation of the noise meter with the local police
department. He stated that the Cities of Minneapolis and .
Bloomington do enforce noise ordinances and he is inter-
ested in continuing his research regarding the feasibility
of writing a noise ordinance for the City of Eagan.
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TRAIL COMMITTEE. Chairperson Lundsten expressed a
need for a Trail Committee and appointed Park Committee
Members Thursten,, Brown and Lundsten to serve on a Trail
Comnittee which is to be chaired by Committee Member Thursten.
After motion duly made and seconded; the meeting
adjourned at approximately 12:00 P.M.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PARR CO121ITTEE
June 30, 1977
A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Park Committee
was held at 7:30 P.M. at the Eagan City Hall on June 30, 1977.
Those members present were Chairperson Lundsten, Thursten,
Coates, Beck, Brown and Roszak. Also present were City
Administrator Tom Hedges, Park Director Barb Schmidt and City
Planner John Voss. Absent were Committee Members Cooper,
Iiagen, Martin and Seurer.
MINUTES. Upon motion by Coates, seconded Thursten,
all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the May 16,
1977 minutes be approved as read..
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA. Chairperson Lundsten stated
that one additional item would be heard on the agenda, a
noise ordinance to be discussed by Committee Member Coates and
under Old Business item "A", Donnywood Park was to be tabled
until the next regular Advisory Park Committee meeting in the
month of July. Upon motion by Coates. seconded Beck, all
members voting in favor, the agenda with the two changes as
stated was adopted.
CITY COUNCIL REPORT. City Administrator Iiedges reported
that authorization was given to receive quotations for the
purchase of a new flail mower estimated at a cost of $1,400
to $1,800 which would be used to replace a ten year old rotary
mower in the Park Department. He further stated that authorization.
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was given to hire mr. Rich Osgood, an elementary teacher in
the Burnsville School System, as Assistant Tree Inspector. This
action was taken due to the inability of Mr. Russ Hall to
accept the appointment of Assistant Tree Inspector because
of other employment he felt obligated to accept. The City
Administrator also reported that the City Council authorized
the lake testing in the amount of $5 for SLCCHI discs as a
part of the University of Minnesota program for testing
water quality in various .lakes within the City of Eagan.
He then stated that all summer recreation employees including
leaders, aides, tennis instructors, tumbling an; dance leaders
and assistants, as recommended by the Park Director were
given approval by the City Council. In addition , quota-
tions were authorized for the purchase of a fertilizer -
spreader -seeder combination estimated at $600. The City
Administrator further reported that the Park Ordinance,
Oruinance No. 49, as presented in final draft by the Park
Advisory Committee was given approval by the City Council.
Pars: Director Schmidt reported that a shade tree uisease
program application required by the Minnesota State Legis-
lature was reviewed by the City Council and approved for
submission to the Department of Agriculture for funding con-
sideration. City Administrator Hedges also stated that a
letter was received from Mr. Gary Erickson. Administrative
Design Engineer for the Dakota County Highway Department,
requesting that.the Park Advisory Committee discuss the need
for a 13 foot berm for the future bicycle trail along the north.
side of. Cliff Road before the cross sectional design for the
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Cliff Road improvement is completed by the County Highway
Department. He stated that Mr. Erickson was specifically
requesting that said committee discuss whether a trail is
needed on the north side of Cliff Road requiring a 13 foot
berm or whether a minimum 4 foot berm would be allowable due
to the significant construction impacts that a trail would
cause as a part of that project. After further discussion
on the matter and in a motion by Rozak, seconded by Thursten,
all members voting in favor, a recommendation was made to
the Eagan City Council that the City Administrator be directed
to meet with the Dakota County Highway staff and review the
feasibility of constructing a 13 foot berm to allow for
future bicycle trails on the north side of Cliff Road and
then report back to the Park Advisory Committee at their
next regular meeting.
DONNYWOOD PARR. Mr. Donald Grant appeared informally to
discuss the Donnywood Park issue and stated that he was not
aware that this item was to be discussed at a future meeting.
Park Director Schmidt informed V -r. Grant that it was her under-,
standing that he was not able to attend this meeting and
therefore he was not contacted about the change. Chairperson
Lundsten allowed Mr. Grant to express his opinions and pro,ri.de
history relating to the Park dedication and trail gays that
were planned as a part of the By The Shores plat. Thr. Grant
stated that he was opposed to the recommendation of soon of
thy- neighbors to eliminate one of the trails and stated that
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there were a number of property owners who adjoin the By
The Shore plat who would object because access to his property
and access for other property.owners would be eliminated if
the trail is not constructed. Mr. Grant went into detail and
provided various historical facts about the water level of
several ponds in the area and also about the agreement between
the City Council and developer of By The Shores that there
would be no objection to the final platting of By The Shores
plat if trail accesses were allowed to the adjoining property
owners. After further review and discussion with Mr. Grant..
Chairperson Lundsten stated that the Donnywood Park issue
would be further discussed at 6:30 P.M.,on July 12, 1977 at
a Development Committee meeting.
PARI: DEPARTMENT REPORT. Park Director Schmidt stated
that: a public hearing was held to consider the upgrading
of Pilot Knob Road from its present two lane status to a
-our lane divided highway status. Park Director Schmidt stated
that she was concerned about the plans for storm sewer
mains in Country Home Heights as to how that would affect
the water level of the pond located in Country Home Heights.
She stated that before the storm sewer plan is approved, the
Park Committee should review the use of that park to see how
further run off collected in the pond would affect park lard
u_.e. She also stated that there is some question on the na_t
of the Dakota County Highway Department as to the feasibility
of bicycle and/or pedestrian trails along Pilot Knob Roar..
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Chairperson Lundsten stated that there should definately be
consideration given to pedestrian crossings as well as the
trail access that has been planned as a part of the Pilot
Knob Road improvement. There was no formal action taken on
the matter. however, the Park Director and City Administrator
were directed by Chairperson Lundsten to discuss the impact
of the Pilot Knob Road improvement and Country Home Heights
storm sewer improvement projects on the water quality of the
pond and also bicycle trails in the area with the engineering
staff of the City and the County.
Chairperson Lundsten stated that the parks are looking
exceptionally well this year and felt that a letter of
appreciation should be sent to the maintenance crew for recog-
nition of their efforts. In a motion by Lundsten, seconded
by Coates, all members voting in favor, the City Administrator
was directed to write a letter to the Park Department main••
tenance crew providing appreciation and recognition for the
exceptional job the Park Department crew had performed in
maintaining City parks this year.
JIM FRISBEE -- PARK DEDICATION LETTER. "Ir. Jim Frisbee,
developer of the four Oak Chase plats, appeared to discuss the
proposed park dedication for the Oak Chase development. '.?e
stated that he is under the opinion that the City should not
always dedicate park land prior to the actual development
the approved plat. He further stated that Oak Chase is an
example where there may be some changes in the proposed p^rl:
land dedication and if park land had been dedicated prior tc
development in the case of Oak Chase,the City and developer
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would not be able to make the changes that are anticipated.
Mr. Frisbee reviewed a letter that he wrote to the City of
Eagan Park Conmittee on May 12, 1977 and asked that the City
consider a cash dedication in the amount of $120 per lot for
the Oak Chase development instead of land dedication plus
all the assessments for improving the park land that was
dedicated in the Oak Chase development. Mr. Frisbee explained
that by dedicating several lots which total approximately
8 acres, the park land cost is approximately $38,000 consider-
ing land costs, development and improvements. Mr. Frisbee
stated that he has 70 lots platted in the Oak Chase development
which would have cost only $8,400 if the City would agree to
a cash donation instead of a land dedication. ter. Frisbee
further stated that he feels the assessments are unfair and
would like to negotiate a settlement with the City Council.
Park Director Schmidt referred to a letter from City Attorney
Iiauge referring to the Oak Chase Addition park dedication
dated June 28, 1977. City Administrator Hedges stated that
the Eagan City Council has taken action to direct City
Attorney Hauge to prepare an agreement between the City of
Eagan and Mr. James Frisbee that will assure the City of Eagan
that all assessments relating to the proposed park land
dedication for the Oak Chase development will be paid in
fnll when adjoining lots are sold by the developer. After
further discussion on the proposed park dedication for the
Oak Chase development and in a motion by Peck, seconded arown,
all nembers voting in favor, the City Attorney was directed
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to include in his agreement between the City of Eagan and
Mr. James Frisbee upon approval of the Oak Chase Fourth
Addition that all land intended to be dedicated by the devel-
oper as park land bordering on Wilderness Run Road to be
conveyed to the City at the time the soonest of any of the
following events occur
1. Two years from the date of approval of the
preliminary plat or 6-9-79.
2. That any lot intended to be dedicated consisting
of six lots adjacent to Wilderness Run Road be
dedicated at any time .that the balence that any
one of these lots is sold.
3. At the time of the filing of the final plat of
Oak Chase Fifth Addition.
PARK CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
1. Oak Chase Park. City Planner Voss appeared and pre-
sented Oak Chase Park development plan and stated
that it was necessary to eliminate the hockey rink
as proposed due to the interference with Northern
States power light standards which are currently
located on the park property. He stated that the
revised park plans indicate that a backstop and soccer
field are proposed and would be good utilization
of the land as it is developed. Mr. Ed Blomquist
who resides in the Oak Chase development area
appeared representing residents of Oak Chase and
stated that a number of residents in the Oak Chase
development are requesting a neighborhood tot lot
as a part of the Oak Chase park development. After
further discussion on the Oak Chase Park and in a
motion by Lundsten, seconded by Thursten, all members
voting in favor, a tot lot is to be considered as a
part of the present or future development plans of
Oak Chase Park.
2. Well Site Park. Mr. John Voss again appeared and
presente t e development plans for the Well Site
Park, which includes a hockey rink, graded area for
free skating, and parking lot. There was considerable
discussion as to whether a backstop should be located
on the treatment plant site realizing that if a treat-
ment plant site is approved by the City of Pagan',
the backstop would have to be removed at a future date.
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Park Committee Member Beck stated that she has a
particular interest in designing playground equipment
for the Ches Har development which is designed more
for junior ages compatable to the wooded areas which
are basically located in the proposed trail areas.
No plans were made to install a backstop at this time.
5. Pilot Knob Park. Again, John Voss presented the
final development plans for the proposed Pilot Knob
Park improvements. He stated that final plans are
prepared for the construction of a trail and also
tennis courts as proposed by the Park Committee.
Mr. Voss reviewed the entire development on the draw-
ings as presented and there were no additional
questions regarding Pilot Knob Park improvements.
6. South Oaks Park. The Planner, PYr. John Voss presented
the development plans for South Oaks.Park stating
that a play area, low wood perimeter area and procedure
to rehabilitate the turf in the open park area are
the only improvements proposed for the;South Oaks
Park development at this time. The concept plan
does show an addition to the existing park which
should be shown on the park master plan and obtained
from the developer by dedication when the adjacent
property is platted. Park Director Schmidt recommended
that consideration be given to the acquisition
of five more acres in addition to the expanded
site shown so the neighborhood park could be
better developed in future years. Mr. Voss
stated that the entire neighborhood should be reviewed
and it is possible that a diamond, tennis courts or
other types of recreational activities would be
more appropriate in another area. He further stated
that additional land abutting the proposed South
Oaks Park expansion is not suitable for park land
development. Chairperson Lundsten requested that
Mr. Voss examine the recormtendation of the Park
Director and report back at a future date.
Northview Park. Mr. John Voss discussed the proposed
development of Northview Park which is the Northview
athletic field complex proposed by the Park Advisory
Committee. He stated that there are four softball
diamonds, one baseball diamond, two football fields,
two parking lots for 150 people, six tennis courts,
two soccer fields and two hockey rinks proposed for
that particular park land development. However, only
a portion of these improvements would be done at
this time. He also stated that the softball diamonds
are designed so that a concession stand could be
constructed in future years. Mr. Voss stated that
the marshland is to be retained as marshland with
specific emphasis to protect the trees that are
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located on the perimeter of the marshland.
Park Director Schmidt stated that the original
plan called for one parking lot with 90 spaces and
was concerned about the additional cost of the second
parking lot. Mr. Voss stated that with the activities
proposed for the Northview Park, it is advisable to
add an additional 60 parking spaces at a cost of
$4,500. Mr. Voss then stated that two additional
softball diamonds are shown on the concept plan
which abut the four softball diamond complex. He
stated that these diamonds should be constructed
at this time to handle tournaments and other large
softball events that will take place in future
years. After considerable discussion on the cost of
the improvements and the location of the two addi-
tional softball diamonds, it was recommended by the
Park Committee that the sixth diamond be omitted
and that the fifth diamond be reoriented to allow
a through street for access purposes between the
four diamond complex and the fifth softball diamond.
Mr. Voss recommended that consideration be given to
the construction of a security gate on Lexington
Ave. and this was given consideration by the Park
Advisory Committee. He also stated that seeding
the grass areas within the development could,be a
problem because there is no water available for
that particular development. He recommended a
spring seeding in 1978 that would allow use of the
facility in 1979. There was no additional discussion
regarding the Northview Park development.
ACTION. In summary, Mr. Voss explained that the total
package as proposed for the five park developments are projected
within the $185,000 development package proposed by the Park,
Advisory Committee. Chairperson Lundsten stated that the
park land development is to be financed from the park develop -
rant fund account. After reviewing all five concepts. it Ss
generally agreed that all of Oak Chase Park has not yet been
dedicated to the City the improvements would be constructed
on a temporary basis by the park crews and therefore would nct
be a part of the development package. After further discussion
on the Well Site Park; Pilot Knob Park and South Oaks Park
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plans, a motion was made by Roszak, seconded Coates, all
members voting in favor, that the park development concepts
for the Well Site Park, Pilot Knob Park, and South Oaks
Park, as stated; be approved.
After further discussion regarding the changes that were
proposed for the Northview Park concept plan, a motion was
made by Roszak, seconded Thursten, all members voting in
favor that the Northview Park development plan be approved with
the following changes::
1. To reorient softball diamond number five as proposed
to allow for future road access;
2. Develop the concept for a security gate on Lexington
Ave.. -
3. Eliminate softball diamond number six as proposed; -
4. Control all water shed into the marsh area specifically
protecting the trees that are currently located on
that property.
UCRAE ADDITION. Park Director Schmidt stated that
7dr. Vince Kennedy is replatting a part of Lot 2. Letendre
Addition, from 10 lots to 16 lots and the new plat will be
entitled "14CRae Addition". After a brief discussion of the
replatting and consideration of land dedication or cash
donation, a motion was made by Beck, seconded Roszak,- all
members voting in favor that a park donation in the amount
of $120 per lot be collected for all 16 lots from the
developer, 1r. Vince Kennedy, upon acceptance of the final
plat.
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OAK POND HILLS. Discussion was held regarding Floyd
Forsberg's proposed development entitled "Oak Pond Hills".
The recommendation of the Park Director was to collect the cash
donation for the four lots as platted in Oak Pond Hills
preliminary plat. There was some discussion as to whether Oak
Pond Hills was a part of the Lexington South P.U.D. and if
so the City could not collect a cash donation for the plats
due to the fact that park dedication has been tentatively
approved for all of the Lexington South P.U.D. After further
discussion on the matter and in a motion by Thursten, seconded
Beck, all members voting in favor, a cash donation was approved
for the Oak Pond Hills plat development subject to the exclu,
sion of the Oak Pond Hills development as a part of the
Lexington South P.U.D.
CHES MAR THIRD ADDITION. There was discussion regarding
park dedication or cash donation for the proposed plat
entitled "Ches Mar Third Addition`. Park Director Schmidt
reported that members of the Planning Commission expressed
an interest in having a pond located in the Ches Mar Third
Addition dedicated as park land. Consideration was given
by.Park Committee Members to make the pond. area a wild life
habitat, however; due to restriction of access and lack
of funding for this type of park, the dedication o= the
pond area was not considered for park dedication. It was
recommended by the committee that a trail easement be
dedicated between Lots 19 and 20; Block 2, Ches Nar Third
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Addition, allowing access to Well Site Park through the
reservoir development. After further discussion on the Coes
Mar Third Addition preliminary plat, a motion was made by
Coates, seconded Beck, all members voting in favor that a
cash donation be approved for all the lots in Ches Mar Third
Addition along with dedication of an easement between Lots
19 and 20, Block 2, Ches Mar Third Addition as proposed.
NOISE ORDINANCE. Park Committee Member Coates stated
that he has expressed concern about the various noise levels
that are produced by vehicular movement.within the City of
Eagan. He stated that he has done some research concerning
noise ordinances and after reading, the various noise pro-
visions that are covered under state law delegating authority
to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, he concluded that
ordinances are not a requirement for controllingnoise
levels within a community. He stated that according to MPCA
she City could purchase a noise meter at a cost of $800 which
is then used throughout the community. Committee Dlem:�er
^ca.tes further stated that the MPCA will coordinate train-
ing and operation of the noise meter with the local police
department. He stated that the Cities of Minneapolis and .
Bloomington do enforce noise ordinances and he is inter-
ested in continuing his research regarding the feasibility
of writing a noise ordinance for the City of Eagan.
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TRAIL COMMITTEE. Chairperson Lundsten expressed a
need for a Trail Committee and appointed Park Committee
Members Thursten,, Brown and Lundsten to serve on a Trail
Comnittee which is to be chaired by Committee Member Thursten.
After motion duly made and seconded; the meeting
adjourned at approximately 12:00 P.M.
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