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EAGAN
ESTABLISHED 1860
WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, October 15, 2018
MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15, 2018
A workshop meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 6:30
p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2018. Commission Members present included Member Michael
Palmer, Member Jerry Farlee, Member Aileen Hough, Member Nathan Neuman, Member
Linda Klein, Member Molly Schuetzle, Member Dorothy Peterson and Member Anita Pagey.
Staff members present Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Pimental 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 Peterson moved, Member Klein seconded,
with all members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Farlee moved, Member Hough seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
approve the minutes of the August 20, 2018 workshop meeting, as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
PRESENTATIONS
Lexington Flats
The applicant, MWF Properties, is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision to create
two lots upon approximately 16 acres, a Rezoning from T, Transitional, to PD, Planned
Development, upon approximately 1.26 acres and a Preliminary Planned Development to allow
a 4 -story multi -family residential development, upon approximately 1.26 acres upon property
located at 2977, 2981, 2985 and 2935 Lexington Avenue, located northwest of the intersection
of Lexington Avenue and Lone Oak Road.
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After discussion with the Commission, Member Peterson moved, Member Schuetzle 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
Eagan Senior Living
Director Pimental presented additional changes to the pocket park plan based on feedback
from staff. Staff has worked with the contracted Landscape Architect for the project to develop
a pocket park. The cost of the pocket park will be deducted from the total park dedication
funds owed by the development.
After discussion with the Commission, Member Klein moved, Member Hough seconded with all
member present voting in favor of the park development with changes as presented. Aye: 7
Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
2019 Fees
Assistant Director Flewellen presented the purposed 2019 Park and Recreation fees with a
change presented of 2% increase for 2019. Commission had discussion on special event
permitting price for Festival Grounds as well as if 2% was a correct percent increase to
maintain covering costs.
After discussion with the Commission, Member Schuetzle moved, Member Klein seconded
with all member present voting in favor of the park fees as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
Community Engagement
Director Pimental presented the tentative schedule for the 2019 CIP projects.
November 19 — 6:00 p.m. — Trapp Farm Park — Trapp Farm Park Shelter Building
December 17 — 5:00 p.m. — Council Chambers — Thresher Fields Park Improvements
December 17 — 6:00 p.m. — Council Chambers — Nature Trails
Future Workshops
Member Palmer led the discussion with other commissioners regarding what their interests
would be for future workshop meetings. Topics that were discussed included trending topics,
recreation, forestry and facility tours.
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STAFF REPORTS
Department Highlights
Director Pimental presented Department Highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks
and Recreation Department.
ROUNDTABLE
Member Pagey was sad to see the end of the Market Fest season but is excited for the Indoor
Market to begin.
Member Hough mentioned that the Central Park Splash Pad was a success but needed a
better system to notify users of a shutdown.
Member Klein complimented everyone on their work on a successful Lone Oak Days.
Member Palmer complimented park staff on great field conditions for Fall sports leagues.
Member Schuetzle reminded residents to use Next Door to indicate if they were a trick or treat
house. Also recognized Gregg Hove on is work with a recent tree donation.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Member Neuman moved, Member Farlee seconded with
all members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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