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EAGAN
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, March 19, 2018
MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 2018
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 7:00 p.m.
on Monday, March 19, 2018. Commission Members present included Member Michael
Palmer, Member Dorothy Peterson, Member Anne Weber -Smith, Member Jerry Farlee,
Member Aileen Hough, Member Nathan Neuman, and Member Linda Klein. Member Molly
Schuetzle was absent. Staff members present Parks and Recreation Director Andrew
Pimental, Parks Superintendent Paul Graham, City Forester Gregg Hove 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 were no changes. Member Klein moved, Member Hough seconded,
with all members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Farlee moved, Member Neuman seconded, with all present members voting in favor
to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2018 workshop meeting, as presented. Aye: 7
Nay: 0
PRESENTATIONS
Emerald Ash Borer
City of Eagan Forester Gregg Hove presented on Emerald Ash Borer and the effects of Eagan
ash trees. He described the current state of ash trees and the prediction for future effects
caused by Emerald Ash Borer. He presented commissioners with contact information and
resources for residents to gain more information on the disease and preventive programs.
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NEW BUSINESS
The Preserve at Cedar Grove
The applicant, Barbara McMahon, is requesting approval of a Rezoning from A, Agricultural,
and R-1, Single -Family, to R-1 S, Residential Single Small Lot District, and a Preliminary
Subdivision to create 13 lots, including a Variance to maximum cul-de-sac length, upon
approximately 5.25 acres at 3955 Dodd Road, located southwest of the intersection of Dodd
Road and Elrene Road.
After discussion with the Commission, Member Peterson moved, Member Neuman seconded
with all member present voting in favor of the development to be subject to cash trail and park
dedication, payable at the time of Final Plat at the rates then effect. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
STAFF REPORTS
Special Meeting
Director Andrew Pimental noticed the commission of a special meeting needed to evaluate
public art on Wednesday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Eagan Community Center
Department Highlights
Director Pimental presented Department Highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks
and Recreation Department.
ROUNDTABLE
Member Farlee thanked City Forester Gregg Hove for his presentation.
Member Hough commented on the attendance size at the Home and Leisure Show at the
Eagan Civic Arena.
Member Peterson complimented the staff for the quality of the turf.
Member Klein questioned staff on the progress of the larger public art project for the City of
Eagan.
Member Weber -Smith complimented Gregg Hove on his presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
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With no further business to discuss, Member Klein moved, Member Hough seconded with all
members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Secretary
Approved 4-16-18
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