02/26/2018 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionI
\ i
EAGAN
ESTABLISHED 1860
WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, February 26, 2018
WORKSHOP MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 2018
A workshop meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 6:30
p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018. Commission Members present included Member Michael
Palmer, Member Dorothy Peterson, Member Anne Weber -Smith, Member Jerry Farlee,
Member Molly Schuetzle, Member Aileen Hough, Member Nathan Neuman, and Member
Linda Klein. Staff members present Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Pimental, Parks
Superintendent Paul Graham and Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jared Flewellen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Palmer asked Director Pimental if there were any changes to the agenda. Director
Pimental stated there would be an addition of Walden Heights development at letter E. under
staff reports. Member Klein moved, Member Hough seconded, with all members present
voting to adopt the agenda as presented with changes. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
STAFF REPORTS
CIP Project Update
Superintendent Graham thoroughly explained the memo provided by Wenck to investigate the
existing trails at Patrick Eagan Park, Bridle Ridge Park, and Wandering Walk Park. The reports
discussed the existing condition of the trails including erosion. Graham also summarized the
recommendations provided by Wenck's memo.
Public Art
Director Andrew Pimental updated the commission about the 2018 Public Art projects and the
phases of the project. Director Pimental discussed that the comment period for benches will be
open for thirty days and available on the city website.
Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
February 26, 2018
Page 2
EAB
Director Andrew Pimental updated the commission about the City Council Workshop
discussion regarding the progress of EAB in the city of Eagan. Director Pimental informed the
commission that the same presentation will be brought forward to APrC at the March regular
meeting.
Department Highlights
Director Pimental presented Department Highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks
and Recreation Department.
Walden Heights
Assistant Director Flewellen presented on the addition of a cellular tower being located in
Walden Heights Park. Flewellen discussed the tower will be 114' high with an additional 9'
lighting rod attached. The tower will also have access of off Cliff Road. The tower will not
impact recreational activities at Walden Heights Park. Flewellen informed the commission that
the tower will generate a monthly payment of approximately $1916. Commissioners had no
questions or concerns regarding the placement of the tower.
ROUNDTABLE
Member Hough commented on the attendance of the Indoor Market Fest.
Member Schuetzle commented on the acceptable activities on trails in parks during the winter
season.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Member Schuetzle moved, Member Farlee seconded with
all members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Secretary
Approved 3-19-18
Date