01/14/2020 - City Council Special
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY
JANUARY 14, 2020
5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS—EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
AGENDA
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
III. JOINT MEETING WITH EAGAN’S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
IV. FOLLOW UP ON 292 FACILITY STUDY CONCEPTS
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Information Memo
January 14, 2020, Eagan Special City Council Workshop
III.JOINT MEETING WITH EAGAN’S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
Action to be Considered:
No formal action is needed. Eagan’s legislative delegation has been invited to the workshop to dialogue with
the Council regarding legislative issues of importance during the 2020 session.
Facts:
➢The City of Eagan is represented by: State Senators Jim Carlson, District 51, and Matt Klein, District 52;
along with State Representatives Sandy Masin, District 51A; Laurie Ha lverson, District 51B; and Ruth
Richardson, District 52B.
➢It is the tradition of the City Council to meet with the legislative delegation at the first Council
workshop in January. Invitations were sent in November to each member of the delegation inviting
them to attend the January 14 workshop.
➢In keeping with the approach taken over the past several years, the City does not have specific
legislative priorities. Rather, representatives of the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), Municipal
Legislative Commission (MLC), and Metro Cities will be at the Council workshop to provide a brief
update on the two or three primary issues each organization will be addressing in the coming
legislative session on cities’ behalf. Specifically, each organization has been asked to speak to issues
pertinent to Eagan.
➢The following representatives will be attending the workshop:
o League of MN Cities: Anne Finn, Assistant Intergovernmental Relations Director
o Municipal Legislative Commission: Tom Poul, Attorney, Messerli & Kramer
o Metro Cities: Steve Huser, Government Relations Specialist
➢The legislative policies for each organization can be found at the links below:
o League of Minnesota Cities: www.lmc.org/page/1/legislative-policy-priorities.jsp
o Municipal Legislative Commission (The 2019 Policies are lined to their site. The 2020 policies
are not yet available online):
http://mlcmn.org/wpcontent/uploads/2018/12/2019_MLC_Legislative_Program.pdf
o Metro Cites: https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/2020-legislative-policies
Attachments: (0)
Agenda Information Memo
January 14, 2020 Eagan Special City Council Workshop
VI. COMPREHENSIVE RECREATION FACILITY STUDY CONCEPTS AND DISCUSSION
Action for Consideration:
No action needed, this discussion with Council will provide final details and example cost
estimates on proceeding further with the specific concepts outlined in the comprehensive
recreation facility plan as presented by 292 Design Group at the October workshop.
Facts:
➢ The main difference in this month’s presentation for City Council is cost estimate data
paired with the different concepts that were presented in October 2019. No financing
mechanisms will be discussed at this workshop.
➢ Background: This plan is being presented to provide for recreation facilities
enhancements for current facilities and possible new facilities to meet the needs of the
community over the next 20 years. Community Surveys, Stakeholder groups, and
several open houses were conducted to collect information from user groups and the
greater community on recreation use and needs.
➢ Facility planning for recreation services within a community is an ongoing challenge, and
with Eagan’s quick growth in the 1980 and 1990’s, most of our facilities are showing
their age. In addition, todays recreation needs are different than those of the
community back 20-30+ years ago when many of our structures were originally planned.
➢ Demographics of our community have also changed in the past decade and will continue
to do so in the future; having updated facilities will allow for programming options to
reach a greater audience for the next 20 years.
➢ Facility operations needs and functionality of spaces have also changed in our current
facilities. Storage and operational efficiencies can be realized with these improvements
(i.e., renovating lobby in Civic Arena to allow for concessions and front desk operations
to be side by side versus these spaces spread across the facility as they currently are).
➢ Other cities and providers have also established or have planned a variety of additional
recreation centers, YMCA'S, community school buildings and other providers that help
provide the total recreation options for people living in the City. Our efforts have been
to complement these planned items, not to be redundant with them.
➢ Cost estimates are included on the presented possible concepts, however, no financial
plans have been assembled to be provided concurrent with the concepts. After further
conversation with City Council, staff will prepare financing options and bring that
information to the Finance Committee, and ultimately back to full City Council.
Policy Questions:
1. Is Council supportive of staff putting together a prioritization schedule for
improvements over the next ten years and building into that funding options to
present to Finance Committee by mid-2020?
2. Is Council supportive of staff seeking collaboration and/or financial and operational
partnerships within the community to specifically build any potential new recreation
facilities.
Attachments: (2)
VI.-1 292 Design Group final presentation
VI.-2 Draft facility plan
292
RECREATION FACILITIES STUDY
January 14, 2020
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Gathered input
Analyzed
Demographics,
Market &
Performance
Synthesized
Information
Prepared
Conceptual
Options
Analyzed
Operation
Impact
Prepared
Report
Present
Findings to
Leadership
Developed
Construction
Project Costs
Process
Administered
Community
Survey
January 14
City Council
Workshop
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Gathered Input
•City staff
•Seniors
•Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau
•Caponi Art Park
•Ice Crystal Figure Skating Club
•Eagan Hockey Association
•Wave Soccer Club
•Eagan Athletic Association
•Public
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Analyzed Demographics
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Kayaking 116.3%
Yoga 93.6%
Gymnastics 53.8%
Aerobics 39.2%
Running/Jogging 37.3%
Exercise Walking 13.6%
Tennis 13.0%
Cheerleading 12.9%
Lacrosse 7.7%
Ice Hockey 6.5%
Ice/Figure Skating 6.1%
Weightlifting 5.8%
Baseball 5.2%
Pilates 3.6%
Basketball 2.0%
Table Tennis 22.6%
Softball 17.8%
Football (tackle)16.9%
Wrestling 6.7%
Martial Arts / MMA 6.3%
Swimming 6.2%
Volleyball 5.6%
Bicycle Riding 2.6%
Workout at Club 1.8%
Exercising w/ Equipment 1.2%
/ 12.2 M
/ 47.1 M+-
Reviewed Recreation Trends
Assessed Program Performance
Activity 2016 2018 % Change
After School 181 153 -15.0%
Art 1,026 1,682 64.0%
Art Exhibits 70 136 94.0%
Camp 1,551 2,331 50.0%
Dance 34 37 0.8%
ETV 73 112 53.0%
Events 713 731 2.0%
Fishing 61 151 147.0%
Fitness 70 33 -53.0%
Health & Wellness 845 1,579 86.0%
Life Learning 1 99 9800.0%
Music 217 298 37.0%
Tennis 128 109 -15.0%
Trips 235 244 0.3%
Pre -School 474 353 25.0%
Ice Skating 1,353 1,299 0.4%
Program Participation
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Administered Statistical Survey
Usage of facilities,
trails, and sports
fields is high (94%)
National Average: 76%6-pages; 20 minutes to complete
Mailed to random sample of households
Complete by mail, phone, and/or internet
Home addresses used to validate eligibility
Goal: 300 surveys l Actual: 408 surveys
+/-4.9% margin of error at 95% level of confidence
Satisfaction with maintenance is very high (93%)
Program, special event, and activity participation is high (37%)
National Average: 33%
City and Parks & Recreation Department are
communicating effectively
City and Parks & Recreation Department communication methods
are most used & preferred
Satisfaction with
facilities and
programs is very
high (89%)
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Prepared Conceptual Options
ECC Civic Arena Cascade Bay Art House Fieldhouse
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Analyzed Operation Impact
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Developed Project Budget
Additional Expenditures & Revenues
Construction Costs, Soft Costs, & Contingency
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CONCEPTS
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ECC: Lower Level
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Seniors Addition
Building
Operations
Addition
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ECC: Upper Level
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ECC
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $3,227,000
Soft Costs $750,000
Contingency $400,000
Project Budget $4,377,000
OPERATION IMPACT
Additional Expenditures & Revenues Estimate
Revenues $15,000
Expenditures $54,500
–$39,500
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Civic Arena: Lower Level
Addition
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Civic Arena: Upper Level
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Civic Arena
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $3,869,000
Soft Costs $773,000
Contingency $464,000
Project Budget $5,106,000
OPERATION IMPACT
Additional Expenditures & Revenues Estimate
Revenues $16,800
Expenditures $56,100
–$39,300
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Art House Community & Arts Activity Center
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Art House Community & Arts Activity Center
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Art House
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $5,795,000
Soft Costs $1,159,000
Contingency $695,000
Project Budget $7,649,000
OPERATION IMPACT
Additional Expenditures & Revenues Estimate
Revenues $238,570
Expenditures $459,250
–$220,680
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Cascade Bay
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Cascade Bay
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $4,367,000
Soft Costs $873,000
Contingency $524,000
Project Budget $5,764,000
OPERATION IMPACT
Additional Expenditures & Revenues Estimate
Revenues $58,000
Expenditures $105,454
–$47,454
POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Welcome Space $170,000
Shower/Splash Area $240,000
Play/Party Rental Expansion $250,000
Lazy River/Plunge Pool $400,000
Reservable Cabanas $160,000
Main Water Slide $1,000,000
Concessions $228,000
Environmental Graphics $50,000
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Indoor Fields: Inflated dome
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Indoor Fields: Rigid structure
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Fieldhouse
PROJECT BUDGET: INFLATED DOME
Construction Costs $5,576,000
Soft Costs $836,000
Contingency $658,000
Project Budget $7,070,000
OPERATION IMPACT
Additional Expenditures & Revenues Estimate
Revenues $609,276
Expenditures $477,180
$132,096
PROJECT BUDGET: RIGID STRUCTURE
Construction Costs $10,969,000
Soft Costs $1,645,000
Contingency $1,261,000
Project Budget $13,875,000
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MOVING FORWARD
Eagan Recreational Facilities Study
Eagan, Minnesota l January XX, 2020
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary 1
Stakeholder Input 7
Community Survey 8
Market & Demographic Analysis 14
Benchmarking Analysis 19
Concepts 21
Operation Impact Analysis 27
Implementation Approach 29
Supporting Documents 30
Eagan Recreation Facilities Study Consultant Team
• 292 Design Group / Minneapolis, MN
• Ballard*King & Associates / Highlands Ranch, CO
• ETC Institute / Olathe, KS
• RJM Construction / Golden Valley, MN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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INTENT
The intent of the study is to examine the existing facilities
within the context of Eagan’s current and future needs and
to outline a plan which allows the City to continue providing
residents with high-quality recreational opportunities. Eagan
facilities are aging—the ECC is already 17 years old; an
improvement plan would help guide the City forward over the
next 20 years.
Four existing facilities were studied: Cascade Bay, Civic Arena,
Eagan Community Center, and the Art House. A fieldhouse was
also explored as a consequence of information gathered from
stakeholders/survey/benchmarking input.
PROCESS
The study process involved a series of tasks which were completed to better understand existing and future recreation needs. Each task
provided a unique layer of information that contributed development of concept options for a long-term approach to the City’s park
and recreation facilities.
Stakeholder Input
The study team held a series of meetings with a variety of
stakeholder groups and city staff; attended facility tours; and
hosted a public open house in the City Council Chambers.
Information from this input indicated that while people were
happy with most facilities, there was need for improvement
in some facilities to support the current and potential
programming needs.
Community Survey
A statistically-valid survey was administered by ETC Institute
to help determine park and recreation priorities of the
community. Survey packets were mailed to a random sample
of households in Eagan. The goal of 300 returned surveys
was exceeded. Results of the survey indicated a high-level of
satisfaction with recreation opportunities and amenities
Market & Demographic Analysis
Ballard*King and Associates prepared an analysis of Eagan
demographics, recreation participation and recreation trends.
Key indicators point to the ability of Eagan to support the
varied and numerous facilities and programs. The analysis
also highlights areas of growth and decline in various activities
alongside their overall rank and participation numbers.
Benchmarking Analysis
Eagan programs were compared against program trends,
national trends and local facilities helps to better understand
Eagan park and recreation facilities within the broader context
Design Workshop
A design workshop was held with city staff to develop facility
concepts for future improvements. 292 staff developed a series
of design concepts for discussion for each of the five study
areas. The concepts were derived from information gathered
from stakeholders, city staff, the survey, and demographic and
benchmarking analyses.
Concepts were developed for the four existing facilities—
Community Center, Civic Arena, Cascade Bay and Art House—
in addition to a potential new fieldhouse.
Operations Analysis
In conjunction with city staff, Ballard*King prepared an
operations analysis that outlined the potential expenditures
and revenues for each concept option. The operations analysis
helps identify the financial implications of operating the
improved and potential new facilities.
Project Budget Development
292 Design Group and RJM Construction developed project
budgets for each identified component of the study. The
budgets outlined in this report are based on construction of
similar projects the RJM and 292 team has completed.
The outlined costs are intended to be comprehensive project
budgets; they include the cost of construction—the bricks and
mortar— but also the various, additional costs required to
construct the recommendations.
• Architects and Engineer Fees
• Soil borings, surveys, and construction testing
• Permits and SAC/WAC charges
• Furnishings, Fixtures and Equipment
The project budgets also include a contingency for unknowns
and potential design or program changes between the issuance
of the report and the time of construction.
The costs listed in this report apply to projects constructed
from mid 2020 to mid 2021. Projects that extend beyond
that time frame would need re-evaluation of costs to address
inflation factors that would affect the projected project budget.
The project budgets provide the city with sufficient cost
information to undertake the improvements included in the
report.
IMPLEMENTATION
Should the City Council elect to proceed with the concepts
contained within the report, there are implementation options
for achieving the improvements.
Combined Single Funded Approach
The City Council could elect to combine all the projects into a
single referendum-funded project. Depending upon selected
concept options, the combined single funded project costs
could range from $30,000.000 to $42,000.000.
(See the Concepts section for additional information.)
Multi-Year Phased Approach
Another potential approach is to make incremental
improvements over time, starting with the highest priority
and working over a multi-year period. A five to ten year
process would reduce spending in any particular fiscal year to
approximately $14,000,000 or less.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Upper Level
Lower Level
EAGAN CIVIC ARENA IMPROVEMENTS
The Civic Arena is a popular and well-used civic amenity. Suggested improvements would elevate the arena to the next level, enhancing
gathering, concessions and multi-purpose spaces for patrons and improving operational challenges for staff.
Suggested improvements to the Civic Arena include an addition to the main entry to create a central gathering space and ease circulation
between arena spaces; interior renovations on both levels to improve building functions and refresh existing spaces; and the creation of
an outdoor patio to support existing space for events and rentals.
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $3,869,000
Soft Costs $773,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $464,000
Project Budget $5,106,000
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Upper Level
Lower Level
EAGAN COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
Suggested improvements to the community center include a small building addition with dedicated senior center space and interior
renovations that would refresh existing spaces, expand programming opportunities and enhance operations. None of the suggested
improvements are wholesale changes; they are minor adjustments to the existing plan to help the already successful facility meet
programming and operational challenges.
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $3,227,000
Soft Costs $750,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $400,000
Project Budget $4,377,000
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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ART HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS
The existing Art House has served the community well, but it can no longer meet current or future program needs. The spaces are filled to
capacity and the building has accessibility and structural challenges. Renovation of—or expansion to—the building is not a good economic
decision. A new Art House, designed to accommodate programming needs and located on the site of the existing building, is proposed.
The concept for the new facility is to create a single-story building, residential in character, that has a strong connection to nature and
the park in which it’s located. Multi-purpose activity spaces and adequate storage/prep areas that would serve a wide variety of social,
educational and community activities.
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $5,795,000
Soft Costs $1,159,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $695,000
Project Budget $7,649,000
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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CASCADE BAY IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements to Cascade Bay are focused on reinvigorating an aging facility, increasing amenities for patrons and appealing to a broad
range of age groups. While it continues to be popular and successful, the facility needs increased maintenance and new features to
add excitement, to appeal to patrons, to increase revenues, and to compete with surrounding venues. The proposed improvements are
intended to keep the facility fresh and dynamic.
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $4,367,000
Soft Costs $873,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $524,000
Project Budget $5,764,000
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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RIGID STRUCTURE: PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $10,969,000
Soft Costs $1,645,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $1,261,000
Project Budget $13,875,000
INFLATED DOME: PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $5,576,000
Soft Costs $836,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $658,000
Project Budget $7,070,000
FACILITY PROSPECT: FIELDHOUSE
Based on information gathered in the previous stages of the study, construction of a fieldhouse is a consideration for future recreation
amenities. A fieldhouse would provide indoor turf fields for the winter and “shoulder” seasons—the transition between seasons when
weather prevents play on outdoor fields. More exploration is needed to determine the optimal approach including type of structure and
partnership opportunities. The concept diagrams here are meant to provide a preliminary level of information for the City should it choose
to explore further development of this amenity.
For purposes of this study, Rahn Park is a preferred, potential site for a fieldhouse. The building site would be on an underutilized portion
of park land and not take away well-used fields in other locations. The potential site has fewer residences nearby compared to other sites,
and the adjacent wooded area would help obscure the large fieldhouse structure.
STAKEHOLDER INPUT
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STAKEHOLDERS
Stakeholder Organizations
Numerous stakeholder groups contributed to the study
process by providing feedback about current and potential
facilities as they relate to their particular program needs.
Those groups included:
• 50+ Seniors
• Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Caponi Art Park
• Ice Crystal Figure Skating Club
• Eagan Hockey Association
• Wave Soccer Club
• Eagan Athletic Association
City Staff
Most input was provided through small group meetings
at the Eagan Community Center. Stakeholders were asked
to describe their current programs and how the existing
facilities supported or did not support their needs.
The study team also met with city staff from multiple
facilities and parks. Staff described their programs, how the
facilities supported or did not support their program needs,
in addition to building system issues such as necessary
HVAC upgrades or technology challenges. After small group
meetings, the design team toured each facility with city
staff to learn, on site, about the condition of the facilities
and the challenges for staff.
Public Open House
A public open house was held at the City Council Chambers
and attendees were asked to leave comments regarding
“what worked”, “what doesn’t work” and “what could be
better” for each of the five facilities—Community Center,
Civic Arena, Cascade Bay, Art House and fields.
FACILITY ISSUES
Input from stakeholders, staff and the public highlighted facility issues that hamper program activities or will need to be addressed to maintain operations.
Eagan Community Center
• Seniors want dedicated, and additional program space
• The mechanical system will need upgrades
• Better storage is needed
• The concessions are weak
• The ECVB has outgrown their space
• Better wayfinding is needed
• Basketball and volleyball report a shortage of court space to
meet their program needs
Art House
• Too small for programming needs
• Accessibility between spaces is a challenge
Civic Arena
• Needs ongoing improvements to spaces
• The concessions are weak
• Staffing challenges
• More ice time needed/wanted
Cascade Bay
• Showing age; needs repair
• Entry is congested
• Outdated theme/aesthetics
Parks/Fields
• Indoor turf is needed for soccer and other sports
• Not enough outdoor soccer space to expand or introduce new
programs
• More demand for turf multi-purpose fields than ballfields
• Families are renting private time for baseball
• One of a few communities without a turf field
COMMUNITY SURVEY
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OVERVIEW
ETC Institute administered a community interest and opinion
survey for the City of Eagan during the summer of 2019. The
survey was administered to help determine parks, trails, facilities,
programs and recreation priorities for the community.
METHODOLOGY
ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of
households in the City of Eagan. Each survey packet contained
a cover letter, a copy of the survey, and a postage-paid return
envelope. Ten days after the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute
sent emails to the households that received the survey to
encourage participation. The emails contained a link to the on-line
version of the survey to make it easy for residents to complete the
survey (www.EaganParkSurvey.org).
The goal was to obtain completed surveys from at least 300
households. This goal was far exceeded, with a total of 408
residents completing the survey. The overall results for the sample
of 408 households have a precision of at least +/-4.8% at 95% level
of confidence.
See the Appendix for the full report which includes:
This report contains the following:
• Charts showing the overall results of the survey
• Tabular data showing the overall results for all questions on the survey
• A copy of the survey instrument
MAJOR FINDINGS
Usage of Parks and Recreation Facilities
Ninety-four percent (94%) of respondents indicated they had visited
City of Eagan parks, recreation facilities, trails, or sports fields in the
past 12 months. When asked how often they had visited, on average,
40% indicated they had visited at least once a week; 29% visited a
few times a month, 12% visited at least once a month, and 19% only
visited a few times a year.
Facilities Visited by Households
Thirty-three percent (33%) of households indicated they had visited Cascade Bay in the past 12 months. Other
facilities visited in the past year include: Eagan Athletic Fields (29%), Eagan Community Center – Fitness and
Gymnasiums (23%), Eagan Ballfields (18%), and Eagan Community Center – Blast (16%). Multiple choices could
be made for this question.
Q1. Have you or any members of your household visited
any of the City of Eagan parks, recreation facilities, trails,
or sports fields in the past 12 months
by percentage of respondents
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
94%
6%
Yes No
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33%
29%
23%
18%
16%
14%
14%
11%
11%
10%
10%
6%
Cascade Bay
Eagan Athletic Fields
Eagan Community Center‐Fitness & Gymnasiums
Eagan Ballfields
Eagan Community Center‐Blast
Eagan Civic Arena Skating Activities
Eagan Art House
Eagan Civic Arena Special Events
Eagan Community Center‐Rental Rooms
Cardio Bay
Eagan Community Center‐Senior Center
Eagan Civic Arena Room Rentals
0%10%20%30%40%50%
Q2. Facilities Households Have Used
by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
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Participation in Eagan Programs
Thirty-seven percent (37%) of respondents indicated their
household had participated programs, special events, or activities
offered by Eagan Recreation in the past 12 months. Programs in
which households participated include: community special events
(57%), youth sports programs (25%), adult fitness and wellness
programs (25%), water fitness classes (13%), and water walking
(12%). Multiple choices could be made for this question.Q4. Have you or any members of your household participate
in any programs, special events, or activities offered by
Eagan Recreation in the past 12 months?
by percentage of respondents
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
37%63%
Yes No
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Satisfaction With Facilities
Of the households that visited various facilities over the past 12 months, nearly all (97%) who
used Cardio Bay were “very satisfied” or “satisfied.” Other facilities in which respondents were
“very satisfied” or “satisfied” include: Cascade Bay (97%), Eagan Civic Arena Skating Activities
(91%), Eagan Civic Arena Special Events (91%), Eagan Community Center – Rental Rooms
(91%), and Eagan Community Center – Fitness and Gymnasiums (90%).
Most Important Parks and Recreation Facilities
Based on the sum of their top four choices, the parks and recreation facilities that were most
important to households were: 1) Cascade Bay, 2) Eagan Athletic Fields, 3) Eagan Community Center –
Fitness and Gymnasiums, and 4) Eagan Ballfields.
Q2‐2. Satisfaction with Facilities
by percentage of respondents who have used the facility
71%
46%
42%
43%
61%
43%
36%
43%
44%
43%
40%
51%
57%
26%
51%
49%
48%
30%
47%
53%
46%
44%
45%
48%
32%
37%
2%
2%
7%
7%
9%
8%
10%
10%
12%
10%
10%
15%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
2%
3%
3%
2%
4%
Cardio Bay
Cascade Bay
Eagan Civic Arena Skating Activities
Eagan Civic Arena Special Events
Eagan Community Center‐Rental Rooms
Eagan Community Center‐Fitness & Gymnasiums
Eagan Ballfields
Eagan Athletic Fields
Eagan Civic Arena Room Rentals
Eagan Community Center‐Senior Center
Eagan Community Center‐Blast
Eagan Art House
Other
0%20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral DissatisfiedSource: ETC Institute (2019)
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35%
32%
32%
21%
16%
15%
15%
12%
11%
9%
8%
2%
Cascade Bay
Eagan Athletic Fields
Eagan Community Center‐Fitness & Gymnasiums
Eagan Ballfields
Eagan Community Center‐Senior Center
Eagan Art House
Eagan Civic Arena Skating Activities
Eagan Civic Arena Special Events
Cardio Bay
Eagan Community Center‐Rental Rooms
Eagan Community Center‐Blast
Eagan Civic Arena Room Rentals
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Most Important 2nd Most Important 3rd Most Important 4th Most Important
Q3. Most Important Facilities to Households
by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
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Satisfaction With Programs
Of the households that participated in various programs over the past 12 months, 100%
were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with 13 of the 27 programs assessed. They include:
adult arts, adult tennis lessons, Eagan Community Center room rentals, personal training
sessions, preschool program, public/open swim, senior wellness programs, senior trips
and special events, teen and tween programs, water walking, youth arts, youth fitness
and wellness programs, and youth swim lessons.
Q5‐2. Satisfaction with Programs
by percentage of respondents who have used the program
67%
50%
50%
100%
83%
25%
67%
42%
56%
50%
67%
64%
53%
58%
36%
47%
36%
54%
58%
47%
29%
67%
33%
40%
0%
33%
50%
50%
17%
75%
33%
58%
100%
44%
50%
33%
36%
44%
37%
58%
47%
57%
39%
33%
39%
57%
17%
50%
40%
0%
3%
7%
7%
7%
8%
8%
14%
17%
17%
20%
0%
5%
14%
0%
Adult arts
Adult tennis lessons
Eagan Community Center room rentals
Personal training sessions
Preschool program
Public/Open swim
Senior wellness programs
Senior trips & special events
Teen & tween programs
Water Walking
Youth arts
Youth fitness & wellness programs
Youth swim lessons
Community special events
Water fitness classes
Youth sports programs
Senior Center
Group fitness training class
Birthday parties
Senior Group Fitness classes
Adult fitness & wellness programs
Lap swim
Youth summer camp programs
Senior drop‐in programs
Youth tennis lessons & camps
Posture alignment training
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral DissatisfiedSource: ETC Institute (2019)
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Most Important Parks and Recreation Facilities
Based on the sum of their top four choices, the parks and recreation programs
that were most important to participant households were: 1) community special
events, 2) youth sports programs, 3) adult fitness and wellness programs, and 4)
adult arts.
0%0%
7%
2%
0%
40%
24%
22%
14%
11%
11%
9%
9%
9%
9%
8%
8%
7%
7%
7%
7%
5%
5%
5%
3%
3%
3%
1%
0%
Community special events
Youth sports programs
Adult fitness and wellness programs
Adult arts
Youth summer camp programs
Youth swim lessons
Water fitness classes
Senior Center
Youth arts
Water walking
Group fitness training class
Senior trips and special events
Birthday parties
Eagan Community Center room rentals
Public/Open swim
Preschool program
Senior Group Fitness classes (Adults 55+)
Senior wellness programs
Teen and tween programs
Youth fitness and wellness programs
Senior drop‐in programs
Lap swim
Personal training sessions
Adult tennis lessons
Posture alignment training
Youth tennis lessons and camps
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Most Important 2nd Most Important 3rd Most Important 4th Most Important
Q6. Most Important Programs to Households
by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
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Information Sources
When residents were asked how they learn about Eagan recreation programs and
activities, more than two-thirds (68%) indicated it is from the activity guide. Other
sources of information include: City website/Recreation Department webpage
(46%), flyers/newsletters (38%), friends and neighbors (36%), and City emails/e-
blasts (31%). Multiple choices could be made for this question.
Respondents were also asked which methods of communication they MOST PREFER
to receive. Based on the sum of their top four choices, the methods that households
prefer most include:1) activity guide, 2) City website/Recreation Department
webpage, 3) City emails/e-blasts, and4) flyers/newsletters.
68%
46%
38%
36%
31%
26%
21%
20%
17%
14%
5%
5%
3%
1%
1%
Activity guide
City website/Recreation Dept. webpage
Flyers/newsletters
From friends & neighbors
City emails/e‐blasts
Newspaper
Facebook
NextDoor
Promotions at Eagan events
Materials at Parks & Recreation facilities
Conversations with staff
Street banners
Twitter
Smart phone application
Parks & Recreation Commission meetings
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Q7. Ways Respondents Learn About Eagan Recreation
Programs and Activities
by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
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Barriers to Participation and Usage
Respondents were asked to indicate what barriers prevent them from participating
in programs or visiting facilities more often in the City of Eagan. Forty percent (40%)
of households indicated they are “too busy;” 17% answered “program times are not
convenient;” 16% indicated they are “not interested,” and 16% answered “do not
know what is being offered.” Multiple choices could be made for this question.
Satisfaction With Parks and Recreation Services
Ninety percent (90%) of respondents surveyed were “very satisfied” or “satisfied”
with the maintenance of parks in the City of Eagan. Other parks and recreation
services in which households were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” included: number
of City parks (86%), number of active recreation areas (80%), number of City
athletic fields (80%), maintenance of outdoor pools (79%), and quality of outdoor
athletic fields (75%). Residents were least satisfied with fees charged for rental
spaces (42%).
Most Important Parks and Recreation Services
Based on the sum of their top four choices, the parks and recreation services that
were most important to households were: 1) maintenance of parks, 2) number of
City parks, 3) City adult programs, and 4) quality of programs for adults 55 and older.
40%
17%
16%
16%
14%
9%
7%
7%
5%
5%
5%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
1%
Too busy
Program times are not convenient
Not interested
Do not know what is being offered
Fees are too high
Desired program or facility not offered
Use services from other agencies
Do not know location of facilities
Lack of restrooms
Class full
Drop in activity not available
Facilities are not well maintained
Too far from residence
No passive recreation available
Lack of parking
Traffic/congestion
Facilities lack right equipment
Online registration is difficult
Feel unsafe
Difficult to navigate City website
Poor customer service
0%10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Q9. Barriers to Participation and Usage
by percentage of respondents (multiple choices could be made)
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
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Q13. Satisfaction with Parks and Recreation Services
by percentage of respondents
41%42%38%34%35%28%29%22%26%25%29%27%22%23%23%19%24%22%22%20%22%23%20%18%20%21%19%11%
49%44%42%46%44%47%44%51%47%45%42%43%47%46%45%47%41%42%41%41%38%37%39%40%38%32%29%31%14%
8%12%16%18%20%23%20%25%26%29%27%29%26%28%28%27%30%33%34%38%36%28%35%25%28%36%39%50%14%
2%3%4%3%1%3%7%2%2%1%3%1%4%3%4%6%6%3%3%2%4%12%6%17%14%11%13%9%71%
Maintenance of parks
Number of City parks
Number of active recreation areas
Number of City athletic fields
Maintenance of outdoor pools
Quality of outdoor athletic fields
Number of leisure recreation areas
Maintenance of indoor skating rinks
Field space dedicated to recreational play
Maintenance of indoor courts
City adult programs
City youth programs
Quality of indoor skating rinks
Quality of outdoor pools
Field space dedicated to competitive play
Maintenance of outdoor skating rinks
Number of recreation facilities
Number of outdoor skating rinks
Maintenance of indoor playground
Quality of indoor playground
Quality of indoor courts
Quality of facilities for adults 55 & older
Quality of outdoor skating rinks
Number of outdoor pools
Quality of programs for adults 55 & older
Number of indoor skating rinks
Number of indoor courts
Fees charged for rental spaces
Other
0%20%40%60%80%100%
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2%
49%
24%
23%
16%
15%
15%
14%
13%
11%
8%
7%
7%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
5%
Maintenance of parks
Number of City parks
City adult programs
Quality of programs for adults 55 & older
Number of leisure recreation areas
Quality of facilities for adults 55 & older
Number of active recreation areas
City youth programs
Field space dedicated to recreational play
Maintenance of outdoor pools
Field space dedicated to competitive play
Number of recreation facilities
Number of outdoor pools
Quality of outdoor athletic fields
Quality of outdoor pools
Fees charged for rental spaces
Maintenance of outdoor skating rinks
Number of City athletic fields
Maintenance of indoor skating rinks
Quality of outdoor skating rinks
Number of indoor courts
Number of indoor skating rinks
Quality of indoor skating rinks
Number of outdoor skating rinks
Maintenance of indoor courts
Maintenance of indoor playground
Quality of indoor courts
Quality of indoor playground
Other
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Most Important 2nd Most Important 3rd Most Important 4th Most Important
Q14. Most Important Services to Households
by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
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Support for Potential Improvements
Eighty-eight percent (88%) of respondents surveyed were “very supportive” or
“supportive” of the City of Eagan conducting renovations/developing new facilities
for designated areas for walking and biking. Other potential improvements that
households support include: acquiring or re-purposing existing land to be used for
open space and trails (87%), conducting renovations/developing new facilities for
nature and environmental areas (84%), acquiring or re-purposing existing land to be
used for small neighborhood parks (79%), conducting renovations/developing new
facilities for picnic areas (72%), and conducting renovations/developing new facilities
for playgrounds and similar play facilities (72%).
Most Important Potential Improvements
Based on the sum of their top four choices, the potential parks and recreation
improvements that were most important to households were: 1) acquiring or
re-purposing existing land to be used for open space and trails, 2) conducting
renovations/developing new facilities for designated areas for walking and
biking, 3) conducting renovations/developing new facilities for nature and
environmental areas, and 4) acquiring or re-purposing existing land to be used
for small neighborhood parks.
Benefits When Choosing Recreation/Leisure Opportunities
Nearly half (47%) of the respondents surveyed thought the most important benefit
when choosing recreation and leisure opportunities was physical fitness, health, and
well-being. Other benefits include: personal fulfillment, joy, and fun (29%), learning
opportunities for hobby/self-improvement/career development (10%), opportunities
to gather and socialize with others (8%), and opportunities to give back to the
community through volunteer work (5%).
Q15. Support for Potential Improvements
by percentage of respondents
52%
51%
49%
38%
25%
25%
27%
22%
32%
28%
20%
21%
21%
16%
18%
17%
14%
14%
11%
9%
13%
11%
8%
14%
6%
36%
36%
35%
41%
47%
47%
42%
46%
31%
29%
36%
34%
34%
33%
31%
29%
31%
30%
32%
33%
26%
25%
25%
16%
17%
10%
9%
9%
14%
22%
20%
24%
24%
22%
23%
29%
29%
28%
32%
33%
30%
37%
36%
34%
38%
35%
38%
42%
37%
36%
3%
4%
6%
7%
7%
9%
8%
9%
16%
20%
15%
16%
18%
19%
18%
24%
18%
20%
23%
20%
25%
26%
26%
33%
41%
Designated areas for walking & biking
Used for open space & trails
Nature & environmental areas
Used for small neighborhood parks
Picnic areas
Playgrounds & similar play facilities
Additional park bathrooms
Improvements to park landscaping
Adding an indoor pool to fitness center
Dog park amenities
Adding lights to existing athletic fields
Cascade Bay amenities
Used for athletic fields
Pickleball courts
An arts center
Turf fields for year‐round sports & activities
Improvements to Community Center landscaping
Fitness circuit stations
Bocce ball courts
Sand volleyball courts
Used for outside basketball courts
Used for gymnasium
Skate park renovations
Adding additional indoor ice sheet(s)
BMX/Pump Track
0%20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Very Supportive Supportive Neutral Not Supportive
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
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Q16. Most Important Potential Improvements
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
5%
1%
37%
35%
27%
25%
22%
15%
14%
12%
11%
10%
10%
9%
8%
6%
6%
6%
5%
5%
3%
3%
2%
1%
Used for open space & trails
Designated areas for walking & biking
Nature & environmental areas
Used for small neighborhood parks
Adding an indoor pool to fitness center
Dog park amenities
Picnic areas
Cascade Bay amenities
An arts center
Playgrounds & similar play facilities
Additional park bathrooms
Used for athletic fields
Pickleball courts
Turf fields for year‐round sports & activities
Fitness circuit stations
Adding lights to existing athletic fields
Used for gymnasium
Adding additional indoor ice sheet(s)
Improvements to park landscaping
Bocce ball courts
Used for outside basketball courts
Sand volleyball courts
Skate park renovations
Improvements to Community Center landscaping
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Most Important 2nd Most Important 3rd Most Important 4th Most Important
by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices
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Q19. Most Important Benefit When Choosing Recreation
and Leisure Opportunities
by percentage of respondents
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
10%
5%
47%
8%
29%
Learning opportunities for hobby, self‐improvement or career development Opportunities to give back to community through volunteer work
Physical fitness, health, & well‐being Opportunities to gather & socialize with others
Personal fulfillment, joy, & fun
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Investment Priorities
In order to help the City of Eagan identify parks and recreation investment priorities, ETC Institute conducted an Importance-Satisfaction (I-S) analysis. This analysis
examined the importance residents placed on parks and recreation services and the level of satisfaction with each service. By identifying services of high importance and
low satisfaction, the analysis identified which services will have the most impact on overall satisfaction with parks and recreation in the future. If the City wants to improve
its overall satisfaction rating, they should prioritize investments in services with the highest Importance Satisfaction (I-S) ratings.
The table on the following page shows the Importance-Satisfaction rating for the 29 categories of parks and recreation services that were rated.
Q22. Please rate your overall satisfaction with City
recreation facilities and programs
by percentage of respondents
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
56%
33%
8%2%1%
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neutral Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied
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Q23. Please rate your overall satisfaction with the maintenance of
City parks, trails, fields, and open spaces
by percentage of respondents
Source: ETC Institute (2019)
65%
28%
4%2%1%
Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neutral Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied
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Overall Satisfaction With Recreation Facilities/Programs
Most respondents (89%) were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the City of Eagan’s
recreation facilities and programs; 8% were “neutral,” 2% were “somewhat dissatisfied,”
and only 1% were “very dissatisfied.”
Overall Satisfaction With Maintenance of Parks/Amenities
Ninety-three percent (93%) of respondents surveyed were “very satisfied” or “satisfied”
with the maintenance of City of Eagan’s parks, trails, fields, and open spaces; 4% were
“neutral,” 2% were “somewhat dissatisfied,” and only 1% were “very dissatisfied.”
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OVERVIEW & SERVICE AREAS
A market and demographic analysis was conducted to understand
characteristics of the Eagan community within areas identified as
the Primary and Secondary Service Areas. A primary service area
is the distance people will travel on a regular basis (a minimum of
once a week) to utilize recreation facilities. A secondary service
area is the distance that people—outside of the primary service
area—will travel for special events or activities. Use of facilities by
individuals in this service area will be limited.
The adjacent infographic summarizes the basic demographic
data for the Primary Service Area. Additional analysis includes
comparison data for the Secondary Service Area as well as the State
of Minnesota and the United States.
See Ballard*King’s final report for additional information and
analysis of both Primary and Secondary service areas. Only
information about the Primary Service Area is highlighted in this
section.
B*K accesses demographic information from Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) who utilizes 2010 Census data and their demographers for 2019-2024 projections. In addition to
demographics, ESRI also provides data on housings, recreation, and entertainment spending and adult participation in activities. B*K also uses information produced by the National Sporting Goods
Association (NSGA) to overlay onto the demographic profile to determine potential participation in various activities.
Cty Rd 42
I-35W Hwy 52
Hwy 62
Hwy 55
Primary Service Area
Secondary Service Area
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DEMOGRAPHIC KEY FINDINGS
The following summarizes the demographic characteristics of the service area.
Population
The population level of 172,259 people within the Primary Service
Area is large enough to support the indoor and outdoor recreation
facilities and cultural facility.
The population is projected to grow at a steady level of almost 3%
over the next five years to a population level of 177,388.
Age Groups
There is a higher percent of under 5-17, 25-44, 45-54 and 55-64
age groups than the national age group distribution. This suggests
more children and families in the primary service area than the
national level. The percent of households with children in the
primary service area is 35.2% compared to the national level of
33.4%. Age is one determining factor that drives participation in
recreation and sport activities.
Although there is strong presence of families in the Primary Service
Area it should be noted that the age group estimated to grow the
most by 2024 is the 65-74 and over 75 age groups. The 65-74 age
group will grow 35.2% higher than the national level while the over
75 age group increase is 38% higher than the national level.
The median age of Primary Service is slightly higher than the
National number.
Household Income
The median household income of $87,499 within the Primary
Service Area is significantly higher (44.5%) than the national
level. Comparatively, the percent of households with income over
$50,000 is 77.9% compared to a national level of 59%. Household
income is another one of the primary determining factors that
drives participation recreation and sports.
Spending Potential
The Spending Potential Index for housing in the primary service
area is 30% higher than the national level. Comparing the housing
expenditure level (30% higher) to the median household income
(44.5% higher) indicates a significant level of discretionary income
in the Primary Service Area.
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RECREATION ACTIVITY AND FACILITY TRENDS
There continues to be very strong growth in the number of people
participating in recreation and leisure activities. The Physical
Activity Council in its 2013 study indicated that 33% of Americans
(age 6 and older) are active to a healthy level. However, the study
also indicated that 28% of Americans were inactive. It is estimated
that one in five Americans over the age of six participates in some
form of fitness related activity at least once a week. Statistics also
indicate that approximately 12 out of every 100 people of the U.S.
population (or 12%) belong to a health club. On the other side,
most public recreation centers attract between 20% and 30% of a
market area (more than once) during a year. All of this indicates
the relative strength of a market for a community recreation
facility. However, despite these increases the American population
continues to lead a rather sedentary life with an average of 25% of
people across the country reporting that they engage in no physical
activity (per The Center for Disease Control).
One of the areas of greatest participant growth over the last 10
years is in fitness related activities such as exercise with equipment,
aerobic exercise and group cycling. Also, showing particularly
strong growth numbers are ice hockey and running/jogging while
swimming participation remains consistently high despite recent
drops in overall numbers. It is significant that many of the activities
that can take place in an indoor recreation setting are ranked in the
top fifteen in overall participation by the National Sporting Goods
Association.
Due to the increasing recreational demands, there has been a
shortage in most communities of the following spaces:
• Gymnasiums
• Pools (especially leisure pools)
• Weight/cardiovascular equipment areas
• Indoor running/walking tracks
• Meeting/multipurpose (general program) space
• Senior’s program space
• Pre-school and youth space
• Teen use areas
• Fieldhouses
Thus, many communities have attempted to include these
amenities in public community recreation facilities. With the
growth in youth sports and the high demand for school gyms, most
communities are experiencing an acute lack of gymnasium space.
Weight/cardiovascular space is also in high demand and provides a
facility with the potential to generate significant revenues.
The success of most recreation departments is dependent on
meeting the recreational needs of a variety of individuals. The
fastest growing segment of society is the senior population and
meeting the needs of this group is especially important now and
will only grow more so in the coming years. Indoor walking tracks,
exercise areas, pools and classroom spaces are important to this
age group. Marketing to the younger more active senior (usually
age 55-70) is paramount, as this age group has the free time
available to participate in leisure activities, the desire to remain
fit, and more importantly the disposable income to pay for such
services.
Youth programming has always been a cornerstone for recreation
services and will continue to be so with an increased emphasis on
teen needs and providing a deterrent to juvenile crime. With a
continuing increase in single parent households and two working
parent families, the needs of school age children for before and
after school child care continues to grow as does the need for
preschool programming.
As more and more communities attempt to develop community
recreation facilities the issues of competition with other providers
in the market area have inevitably been raised. The loudest
objections have come from the private health club market and their
industry voice IHRSA. The private sector has vigorously contended
that public facilities unfairly compete with them in the market
and have spent considerable resources attempting to derail public
projects. However, the reality is that in most markets where public
community recreation centers have been built, the private sector
has not been adversely affected and in fact in many cases has
continued to grow. This is due in large part to the fact that public
and private providers serve markedly different markets. One of
the other issues of competition comes from the non-profit sector
(primarily YMCA's but also JCC’s, and others), where the market is
much closer to that of the public providers. While not as vociferous
as the private providers, the non-profits have also often expressed
concern over public community recreation centers. What has
resulted from this is a strong growth in the number of partnerships
that have occurred between the public and non-profit sector in an
attempt to bring the best recreation amenities to a community.
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On an annual basis, the National Sporting Goods
Association (NSGA) conducts an in-depth study
and survey of how Americans spend their leisure
time. This information provides the data necessary
to overlay rate of participation onto the Primary
Service Area and the Secondary Service Area to
determine market potential. The participation
and trends information utilizes NSGA’s most recent
survey. Their data was collected in 2018 and the
report was issued in June of 2019.
See Ballard*King’s final report for additional
information and analysis of both Primary and
Secondary service areas. Only information about the
Primary Service Area is highlighted in this section.
Eagan’s Anticipated Participation Number
An average participation number, unique to Eagan, is created by averaging together four items:
• Age: Participation based on individuals ages 7 and up of the Primary Service Area
• Income: Participation based on the 2019 estimated median household income in the Primary Service Area
• Region: Participation based on regional statistics (West North Central)
• National: Participation based on national statistics
This unique participation percentage—when applied to the population of the respective service area—
then provides an idea of the market potential for various activities.
Table C –Participation Growth or Decline in the Primary Service Area
Average 2010 Population 2019 Population 2024 Population
Aerobics 15.0%21,888 23,628 24,347
Baseball 4.2%6,105 6,591 6,791
Basketball 8.3%12,132 13,097 13,495
Bicycle Riding 13.2%19,314 20,850 21,484
Cheerleading 1.5%2,121 2,290 2,360
Exercise Walking 36.2%52,861 57,063 58,799
Exercise w/ Equipment 19.3%28,254 30,500 31,428
Football (flag)2.1%3,043 3,285 3,385
Football (tackle)2.7%3,977 4,294 4,424
Football (touch)2.9%4,209 4,544 4,682
Gymnastics 2.0%2,939 3,173 3,269
Ice Hockey 1.9%2,711 2,927 3,016
Ice Skating 3.1%4,597 4,963 5,114
Lacrosse 1.3%1,875 2,024 2,085
Mixed Martial Arts 1.8%2,666 2,878 2,965
Pickleball 0.8%1,170 1,263 1,301
Pilates 1.4%2,093 2,260 2,329
Running/Jogging 15.0%21,890 23,630 24,349
Soccer 5.3%7,798 8,417 8,674
Softball 3.4%5,044 5,445 5,611
Swimming 15.6%22,869 24,688 25,439
Tennis 4.0%5,842 6,307 6,498
Volleyball 3.7%5,430 5,862 6,040
Weight Lifting 12.8%18,651 20,133 20,746
Workout at Clubs 12.7%18,547 20,022 20,631
Wrestling 1.2%1,786 1,928 1,986
Yoga 9.9%14,481 15,633 16,108
Did Not Participate 22.2%32,470 35,052 36,118
Note: These figures do not necessarily translate into attendance figures for various activities or
programs. The “Did Not Participate” statistics refers to all 57 activities outlined in the NSGA 2018
Survey Instrument.
Summary of Sports Participation
The following chart summarizes participation for indoor activities utilizing information from the 2018
National Sporting Goods Association survey.
Table G – Sports Participation Summary
Sport Nat’l
Rank
Nat’l Participation
(in millions)
Exercise Walking 1 106.1
Exercising w/ Equipment 2 56.5
Swimming 3 47.1
Hiking 4 46.4
Aerobic Exercising 5 46.2
Running/Jogging 6 44.2
Camping Vacation/
Overnight)
7 40.7
Workout @ Club 8 37.6
Bicycle Riding 9 37.1
Weight Lifting 10 36.5
Yoga 12 30.4
Basketball 14 24.9
Sport Nat’l
Rank
Nat’l Participation (in
millions)
Soccer 20 13.8
Tennis 22 12.2
Baseball 23 12.1
Table Tennis 25 10.3
Volleyball 26 10.1
Softball 27 9.7
Football (touch)28 9.2
Ice/Figure Skating 31 8.7
Football (tackle)34 7.4
Football (flag)35 6.3
Martial Arts MMA 37 6.0
Pilates 40 5.7
Ice Hockey 50 3.3
Lacrosse 52 2.8
Nat’l Rank: Popularity of sport based on national survey.
Nat’l Participation: Population that participate in this sport on national survey.
Increasing in Popularity
Kayaking 116.3%
Yoga 93.6%
Gymnastics 53.8%
Aerobics 39.2%
Running/Jogging 37.3%
Exercise Walking 13.6%
Tennis 13.0%
Cheerleading 12.9%
Lacrosse 7.7%
Ice Hockey 6.5%
Ice/Figure Skating 6.1%
Weightlifting 5.8%
Baseball 5.2%
Pilates 3.6%
Basketball 2.0%
Decreasing in Popularity
Table Tennis 22.6%
Softball 17.8%
Football (tackle) 16.9%
Wrestling 6.7%
Martial Arts / MMA 6.3%
Swimming 6.2%
Volleyball 5.6%
Bicycle Riding 2.6%
Workout at Club 1.8%
Exercising w/ Equipment 1.2%
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Sports Participation Trends: National Activity
Below are listed several sports activities and the percentage of growth or decline that each has
experienced nationally over the last ten years (2009-2018).
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NON-SPORT PARTICIPATION STATISTICS
It is important to note that participation rates in non-sport
activities. While there is not an abundance of information
available for participation in these types of activities as compared
to sport activities, there are statistics that can be utilized to help
determine the market for cultural arts activities and events.
There are many ways to measure a nation’s cultural vitality. One
way is to chart the public’s involvement with arts events and other
activities over time. The NEA’s Survey of Public Participation in the
Arts remains the largest periodic study of arts participation in the
United States. It tracks various arts activities that Americans (aged
18 and over) report having done in the course of a year. It also asks
questions about adults’ preferences for different kinds of music,
and it seeks to understand participation in non-arts leisure events
such as sports and exercise, outdoor activities and civic and social
affairs.
The participation numbers for these activities are national numbers
and the information falls into the following categories:
• Visual & Performing Arts Attendance
• Arts Consumption Through Electronic Media
• Creating, Performing and Sharing Art
• Participation in Arts Learning Activities
• Reading and Film Attendance
Major findings of non-sport participation is highlighted here.
See Ballard*King’s final report for data analysis of non-sport
participation findings.
Visual & Performing Arts Attendance
• Following a sharp decline in overall arts attendance that occurred from
2002-2008, participation rates held steady from 2008-2012.
• Changes in the U.S. demographic composition appear to have
contributed to the overall declines in performing arts attendance.
Still, various subgroups of Americans have maintained or increased
attendance rates for individual art forms.
• Visual arts attendance has declined significantly since 2002.
• These 10-year declines were experienced by all demographic
subgroups, with one exception; the nation’s oldest Americans (75+)
were more likely to attend visual arts activities than a decade ago.
Arts Consumption Through Electronic Media
• Americans were more likely to watch or listen to broadcast arts
performances using traditional sources such as TV and radio than the
Internet.
• Nearly half of all American adults watched or listened to a broadcast
or recorded performance of rock, pop, country, folk, rap or hip-hop
music in 2012.
• Over two-thirds of people watching dance performances via median in
2012 were women. Nearly three-quarters of the adult audience was
25-64.
Creating, Performing and Sharing Art
• Social dancing is the most common way Americans performed art in
2012, followed by playing a musical instrument.
• Women are more likely than men to dance. The rates of dance
participation are highest for young adults (18-34) and increase with
educational level and family income.
• The percentage of American adults who performed or practiced jazz,
classical music, or opera has not changed much since 2002.
• The percentage of people in a choral or glee club or who performed in
a musical or non-musical stage play has declined since 2002.
• 19% of American adults in 2012 used electronic media to share art
that they themselves had created, edited or remixed.
• Men are more likely than women to use electronic media to create,
perform, or share yet. This pattern stands in contrast to most forms of
arts participation, in which women typically lead men.
• Large proportions of adults who create music or visual art do so
through electronic media.
• 12% of Americans take photographs for artistic purposes, making
photography the most common form of arts creation.
Participation in Arts Learning Activities
• Music is the art form most commonly studied, whether through voice-
training or learning to play an instrument.
• Childhood experience in the arts is significantly associated with
educational level obtained in adulthood. Over 70% of college
graduates said they visited an art museum or gallery as a child,
compared with 42% of adults who have only a high school diploma.
Reading and Film Attendance
• Women are far more likely to read books and literature than are men.
• Men are more likely to read nonfiction than fiction, while the opposite
is true for women.
• Reading of books and literature has increased among older adults in
the past decade.
• Over half of American adults read at least one book in 2012. This is
unchanged from 2008, but in 2002 slightly more adults read books.
• About 4% of adults belonged to a book club or reading group in 2012.
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PROGRAM PARTICIPATION TRENDS
Four program “catalogs” are developed each year to educate the community about
programming opportunities. The consulting team conducted an analysis of existing
programs to determine participation trends for programs and activities offered
through the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department. The table below is a listing of
participation trends by program area.
Activity Area 2016 2018 % Change
After School 181 153 -15%
Art 1,026 1,682 64%
Art Exhibits 70 136 94%
Camp 1,551 2,331 50%
Dance 34 37 .8%
ETV 73 112 53%
Events 713 731 2%
Fishing 61 151 147%
Fitness 70 33 -53%
Health & Wellness 845 1,579 86%
Music 217 298 37%
Tennis 128 109 -15%
Trips 235 244 .3%
Pre-School 474 353 25%
Skating 1,353 1,299 .4%
OCCUPANCY RATE & WAIT LIST
Another meaningful performance measure metric is the occupancy
rate in classes and the number of people on a wait list. The table below
highlights the occupancy rate by program area based on the maximum
registration levels.
Activity Max Actual Occupancy Wait List
After School 650 153 23.5%
Art 2,970 1,682 56.6%
Art Exhibits 475 136 28.6%
Camp 6,625 2,331 35.1%
Dance 48 37 77.1%
ETV 256 112 43.7%
Events 1,044 731 70.0%
Fishing 240 151 62.9%
Fitness 108 33 30.5%
Health &
Learning
2,122 1,579 74.4%
Music 522 99 18.9%
Tennis 480 109 22.7%
Trips 482 244 50.6%
Pre-School 804 353 43.9%
Ice Skating 4877 1,299 26.6%
Total 21,703 9049 41.6%
PROGRAM & POPULATION DISTRIBUTION
The consulting team assessed the program distribution of activities to help determine
how closely the program distribution matches the population distribution. The
program area that comes closest to matching the population distribution is adult
programming. It is not uncommon to see a disproportionate percentage of programs
allocated for youth. Youth programming is often the cornerstone of recreation
programs. Although the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department has a diverse and
extensive offering of senior programs it must be remembered that the senior age
groups are the most rapidly growing segment of the population in Eagan and this
demographic trend is highlighted below.
Category Adult Youth Senior Total
Programs Offered 207 377 164 748
% of Total 28%50%22%
% of Population 22.5%28.8%48.3%
Benchmarking recreation program performance provides another layer of information that helps to better understand existing programs
and facilities—how they are meeting or not meeting the demands and evolving recreation needs. The following benchmark data explores
participation trends, occupancy rates, program and population distribution, national facility to population standards and local facilities.
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FACILITY TO POPULATION COMPARISON
The consulting team compared the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department facilities
to the national level. National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) developed a
level of service standards for Parks and Recreation agencies. It must be remembered
that the NRPA Field Study published in 2016, represents a composite average of
responding agencies. Although the NRPA does not represent a national standard,
they do provide a benchmark comparison to measure against the inventory of City
facilities. It should be noted that school facilities have not been incorporated into
the City of Eagan facilities. Looking at the inventory of facilities from a community-
wide perspective illustrates that other agencies are providing recreation space that
supplement the City of Eagan facilities and identifies other agencies as contributors to
the recreation needs of the community.
The table below compares the recommended number of facilities based on population
to the number of facilities in Eagan to identify any surplus or deficiencies in facilities. A
column has been added to the table that accounts for the community-wide inventory
of recreation facilities.
NRPA Standard
1,000 Population
Facility
by Type
NRPA
Level of
Service
(LOS)
Eagan
City Owned
Community Wide
(non-City owned)
1/30,000 Community Center 2.22 1 0
1/26,650 Recreation Center 2.50 1 0
1/26,418 Gymnasium 2.52 3 21
1/49,500 Senior Center 1.34 1 0
1/28,500 Indoor Ice Rink 2.33 2 0
1/49,715 Indoor Track 1.34 1 2
1/3,560 Outdoor Basketball 18.71 27 10
1/12,463 Softball Field 5.34 18 15
1/4,295 Tennis Court 15.51 32 0
1/34,686 Outdoor Pool 1.92 1 3
1/8,060 Rectangular Field (soccer)8.26 17 3
1/16,572 Outdoor Ice Rink 4.02 25 0
1/34,915 Synthetic Field 1.90 0 0
1/25,523 Football Field 2.61 0 7
Based on the NRPA standards, the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department is deficient
in several facility components (Recreation Center, Community Center, Senior Center,
Indoor Track, Outdoor Pools, Synthetic Field and Football Fields) when using that as
a benchmark. However, when factoring the community-wide inventory of recreation
facilities, the City of Eagan exceeds most of the NRPA level of service elements.
LOCAL FACILITY COMPARISON
Many communities go beyond the NRPA Level of Service Standards to create their own level of service standards by conducting a benchmark survey of other departments of similar
size or location. This enables the agency to select the communities it wishes to compare itself to while taking regional interest into account. The table below reflects the outcome of a
local comparison of Eagan facilities to other area municipalities.
Recreation facilities in Eagan compare favorably to the other metro area communities of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and Maple Grove. These
communities were selected given their location and proximity to Eagan along with similar population and demographics.
Eagan Average Surplus or
Deficiency
Minnetonka Eden Prairie Edina Plymouth St Louis Park Maple Grove
Community Center 1 0.66 0.34 1 1 0 1 0 1
Recreation Center 0 0.5 -0.5 1 0 1 0 1 0
Senior Center 1 0.5 -0.5 0 1 1 0 0 1
Gymnasium 3 1.08 1.92 2.5 1 2 0 0 1
Indoor Ice Rink 2 2.5 -0.5 2 3 3 3 2 2
Outdoor Ice Rink 25 9.66 15.34 7 9 13 13 8 8
Indoor Track 1 0.33 0.67 0 0 2 0 0 0
Baseball Game Field 3 14.33 -11.33 7 32 11 12 12 12
Softball Game Field 18 19.16 -1.16 7 13 11 19 13 52
Outdoor Tennis Courts 32 26.83 5.17 26 38 14 24 16 43
Indoor Tennis Courts 0 0.83 0.83 5 0 0 0 0 0
Rectangle Game Fields 17 22.66 -5.66 4 44 24 27 15 22
Indoor Pools 0 1.16 -1.16 1 3 1 0 0 2
Outdoor Pools 1 0.66 0.34 0 0 1 0 2 1
Sythetic Fields 0 0.66 -0.66 0 0 2 1 0 1
The largest deficiency deviation in this analysis indicates that Eagan’s inventory of baseball fields and rectangular fields space is significantly lower when compared to the benchmark
cities. Although on its own merit this benchmark analysis is not justification to add more rectangular fields, it does validate some of the needs expressed during the stakeholder
meetings that there is a shortage of rectangular practice fields in Eagan. It should be noted that the schools serving the Eagan area have, combined, approximately 36 rectangular
fields.
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CONCEPT DESIGN WORKSHOP
A two-day workshop was held with city staff to explore potential
improvements to existing facilities. The design team met with staff
from each facility to discuss information gathered during the input
and analysis portions of the study, and to prioritize challenges and
issues for each city amenity.
After these meetings, the design team developed conceptual
approaches for each facility. The concepts were reviewed with staff
to gather additional feedback; the resulting concept approaches
became the basis for subsequent operations analyses and project
budget development.
OUTCOMES
Recommendations
The majority of resulting concept approaches include
improvements to existing facilities, rather than sweeping changes.
Eagan residents and facility users have a high level of satisfaction;
proposed improvements would make better use of the existing
spaces and help alleviate programmatic and operation challenges.
The Art House, however, requires a major change as the existing
facility has many issues that make it expensive to renovate or
expand. Financially and programmatically, a new facility is the most
prudent decision moving forward.
Future Prospects
Based on stakeholder input, two fieldhouse facility options were
explored: an inflated dome fieldhouse with basic support spaces
and a rigid structure fieldhouse with expanded support spaces.
Description of the concept approach to each facility is contained on
the following pages.
FIELDHOUSE: Rigid Structure FIELDHOUSE: Inflated Dome
ART HOUSE CASCADE BAY
CIVIC ARENA COMMUNITY CENTER
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EAGAN COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
Suggested improvements to the community center include a small building addition and interior renovations that would refresh existing
spaces, expand programming opportunities and enhance operations. None of the suggested improvements are wholesale changes; they
are minor adjustments to the existing plan to help the already successful facility meet programming and operational challenges.
1 Senior Center
A new building addition, adjacent to the existing banquet space,
would provided dedicated space for seniors. The addition would
include a main senior space, divisible by a movable partition, with
a restroom, storage and kitchenette area. An additional meeting
room is also proposed to accommodate the varied and numerous
activities scheduled by senior programmers, such as guest
speakers, health seminars or low-impact fitness. All spaces would
be accessed from a common corridor. The addition and relocated
senior space would be closer to parking and provide easier access
for center members.
2 Meeting / Activity Space
The existing Lone Oak Room would be refreshed with new finishes
and fixtures to serve as breakout space for the banquet center or
bridal space for wedding parties.
3 The Blast
Improvements to the indoor play area include a refresh of the play
system as well as additional, low-level play features geared toward
toddlers. Updated finishes, furniture and play structures would
brighten the space, making it bright and cheerful. The entry and
waiting area would be expanded into the existing concessions area
to provide waiting area for parents and a more prominent entry to
the space.
4 Storage
The existing receiving/shipping area would be enclosed to provide
efficient, year-round storage. Enclosing this space would also help
alleviate winter snow removal issues in the existing outdoor space.
Existing toilet rooms located near the banquet spaces would be
expanded and renovated to better support the senior and banquet
spaces.
5 Elevator
The addition of a second elevator, located near the main stair so
that patrons could easily find it when they enter, would improve
accessibility to events located on the lower level, particularly as
the majority of parking is located near the upper level entrance.
It would also allow the existing elevator to be used strictly for use
within the fitness area. (See items 6 & 7.)
6 Fitness Reception Desk
With staff input, the reception desk would be reconfigured to
improve control points so that they could better monitor entry to
the fitness facilities. With installation of a second elevator, access
to the existing elevator could be restricted to fitness center use
and control issues at the upper level could be alleviated as patrons
could move freely between levels, correcting the existing condition
which requires staff to unlock group fitness or gym doors for
patrons who need elevator access to those spaces.
7 Fitness Training Expansion
A personal training area could be created on the upper level by
enclosing the existing corridor with frosted or patterned glass—to
let in light but provide privacy to individuals using this space— and
upgrading the floor for fitness use. (This space is currently used
only for access to the gym, fitness studio and elevator. Installation
of a second elevator would allow this existing space to be used for
fitness activities.)
7
5
6
5
3
2
1
4
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $3,227,000
Soft Costs $750,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $400,000
Project Budget $4,377,000
Upper Level
Lower Level
BUILDING ADDITION
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Upper Level
Lower Level
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53
1
4
7 11
2
BUILDING ADDITION
EAGAN CIVIC ARENA IMPROVEMENTS
The Civic Arena is a popular and well-used civic amenity. Suggested improvements would elevate the arena to the next level, enhancing
gathering, concessions and multi-purpose spaces for patrons and improving operational challenges for staff.
Suggested improvements to the Civic Arena include an addition to the main entry to create a central gathering space and ease circulation
between arena spaces; interior renovations on both levels to improve building functions and refresh existing spaces; and the creation of
an outdoor patio to support existing space for events and rentals.
1 Lobby / 2 Office & Concessions
A new building addition would create a single lobby for both ice
arenas and ease circulation between ice arena spaces. Offices and
concessions would be centrally located to improve staffing and
operations. The addition would be a bright, inviting “living room”
for Civic Arena patrons, improve functionality of existing spaces,
and provide a more efficient layout for facility staff.
Exterior materials of the addition would include a combination of
glass, brick or stone and wood. Large expanses of glass would allow
more access to natural light and views outside. Brick, stone and
wood would provide texture and visual warmth to create a more
welcoming entrance for patrons. Existing lobby spaces would be
refreshed to be consistent with the new addition.
3 Meeting Space
A meeting space—enclosed with patterned glass partitions to
feel adjacent space feel more open—would be created for use by
facility staff or outside organizations. The space could be opened to
the main lobby and used as breakout space for events or activities.
4 Storage
The existing concessions space would be used as a storage space.
5 Club Room / 6 Team Room / 7 Toilets/Showers
A number of existing spaces would be renovated to improve
changing and storage for clubs and teams.
• The existing office area would be renovated for use by the
figure skating club—for storage and skater prep space. (They
currently have a storage cart in the west arena.)
• An existing storage room in the east arena would be renovated
into a team room.
• A centrally-located, existing team room would be renovated
into two toilet/shower/changing rooms so that skaters using
the east arena would not have to walk to the west arena to use
the showers.
8 Multi-purpose Room
The existing multi-purpose room—a well-used rental space—would
be refreshed to support ongoing rental events and help increase
revenue. Renovation of this space would include new finishings,
fixtures, lighting and upgraded kitchenette. Windows openings
would also be created on the exterior wall of the space for access
to natural light and views outside.
The adjacent meeting room would also receive finish and
furnishing upgrades.
9 Upper Lobby
The upper lobby would be renovated with new finishes, fixtures
and lighting to provide a refreshed gathering space for the arena
or pre-function space for the multi-purpose room. Counter seating,
similar to that located in the west arena, would be installed in the
viewing space on the south side of the rink to create a premium
seating/viewing area.
10 Patio
A patio would be constructed to the west of the upper lobby to
provide an additional support space for events and activities.
The space would be contained with a decorative fence to ensure
security at this exterior entry.
8 9 10
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $3,869,000
Soft Costs $773,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $464,000
Project Budget $5,106,000
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Concept Diagram
CASCADE BAY IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements to Cascade Bay are focused on reinvigorating an aging facility, increasing amenities for patrons and appealing to a broad
range of age groups. While it continues to be popular and successful, the facility needs increased maintenance and new features to
add excitement, to appeal to patrons, to increase revenues, and to compete with surrounding venues. The proposed improvements are
intended to keep the facility fresh and dynamic.
1 Welcome Space / 2 Branding/Wayfinding
A welcome space inside the entry gates would be created so that
park patrons— particularly large groups—have a place to gather
and orient themselves upon arriving. Improved signage and
environmental graphics (such as exterior, printed vinyl films) would
help patrons with wayfinding, not only in the welcome space but
also throughout the park. New, coordinated graphics would help
refresh the visual appeal of the park and direct patrons to park
amenities including concessions, merchandise, and lockers.
3 Splashpad/Deck Showers
New deck showers and splashpad features would be located in an
area between the bathhouse and pools. The existing deck showers,
surrounded by partial-height CMU walls, are infrequently used and
in need cosmetic upgrades; relocation and upgrades to the deck
showers would free space for the gathering area and encourage
greater use. Potentially, splashpad features that spray water could
serve as deck showers and be more appealing for kids. The spray
features would also be visible upon entering the park—conveying a
sense of fun and excitement beyond.
4 Birthday Party Space / 5 Play Area
The existing sand play area would be expanded and two rentable
birthday party areas would be created adjacent to the sand play.
The party areas would be paved and include a shade structure. Play
features within the sand area would also be updated. Having two
party areas allows birthday parties to be staggered so that there is
time to clean and stage an area before the next party arrives.
6 Rentable Cabana Bays
A series of reservable deck bays would be located in two areas
of the park. Each bay would include a paved area underneath an
overhanging shade structure. The bays would be adjacent to each
other so that they could be reserved in multiples depending upon
the size of the group.
7 8 Slide Structures
A new slide structure is proposed to replace the existing pirate ship.
The ship is in poor condition, aesthetically, and would be expensive
to repair. A new slide structure would be an exciting refresh for the
park.
A second slide structure is proposed for the lazy river. This would
include some renovation of the pool vessel to accommodate the
plunge area needed for a new slide. The slide itself would be
located on the existing river island.
9 Concessions Stand
A concessions stand would be located at the eastern edge of the
park near the water slides. This would serve patrons on the far side
of the park. The stand would be capable of providing the same
items as those available in the main concessions area.
1 3
6
8
9
42
4
5
6
7
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $4,367,000
Soft Costs $873,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $524,000
Project Budget $5,764,000
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Concept Plan
ART HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS
The existing Art House has served the community well, but it can no longer meet current or future program needs. The spaces are filled to
capacity and the building has accessibility and structural challenges. Renovation of—or expansion to—the building is not a good economic
decision. A new Art House, designed to accommodate programming needs and located on the site of the existing building, is proposed.
The concept for the new facility is to create a single-story building, residential in character, that has a strong connection to nature and
the park in which it’s located. Multi-purpose activity spaces and adequate storage/prep areas that would serve a wide variety of social,
educational and community activities.
1 Welcome Gallery
The Welcome Gallery is a central gathering space for the facility,
a place for people to hang out and celebrate their work. It would
include casual seating areas and display space for student art or
exhibits.
2 Activity Rooms / 3 Storage & Utility Rooms
Multi-purpose activity spaces, large and small, would be located
adjacent to utility (with sinks) and storage areas. The activity spaces
could be used for art programming or other activities and classes.
Every activity room would have access to natural light and views to
the landscape beyond; some would have direct access outside.
4 Pottery Room / 5 Kiln Room / 6 Service/Loading
A dedicated pottery studio with space for pottery wheels and slab
work is located at one end of the building, adjacent to the kiln
room and service/loading dock.
7 Front Porch & Outdoor Activity Terrace
Outdoor terraces, with trellises, are located near the Welcome
Gallery and activity rooms.
• The Front Porch is an outdoor gathering space where patrons
can wait for transportation or socialize. It could also be used
during Art House events and activities.
• The Outdoor Activity terrace is located adjacent to the pottery
and kiln room. It has space for a kiln and classes or events.
These outdoor spaces act as activity transition zones—places
where the Art House activities become part of the surrounding
landscape.
8 Toilets & Mechanical Rooms
Public toilets and mechanical space would also be included in the
facility.
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1
3
7
5
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7
4 6
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $5,795,000
Soft Costs $1,159,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $695,000
Project Budget $7,649,000
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Concept Diagram
INFLATED DOME
1 Dome
The seasonal, inflated dome would accommodate a full-size soccer
field (75 yards x 120 yards).
2 Entry Spaces
The entry building would include offices, toilets, a utility room,
mechanical space and small lobby.
3 Mechanical Building
The mechanical building would accommodate the dome’s
mechanical equipment.
4 Parking
A new parking lot would be constructed to accommodate
approximately 200 vehicles.
RIGID STRUCTURE
1 Fieldhouse
The fieldhouse space would accommodate a full-size soccer field
(75 yards x 120 yards).
2 Entry & Support Spaces
Entry and support spaces would include team rooms, toilet/shower
rooms, a multi-purpsoe room, toilets, offices, mechanical and
storage.
3 Optional Space
Additional space could be constructed to meet project goals.
4 Parking
A new parking lot would be constructed to accommodate
approximately 200 vehicles.
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Rigid Structure
Inflated Dome
1 2
3
4
FACILITY PROSPECT: FIELDHOUSE
Based on information gathered in the previous stages of the study, construction of a fieldhouse is a consideration for future recreation
amenities. A fieldhouse would provide indoor turf fields for the winter and “shoulder” seasons—the transition between seasons when
weather prevents play on outdoor fields. More exploration is needed to determine the optimal approach including type of structure and
partnership opportunities. The concept diagrams here are meant to provide a preliminary level of information for the City should it choose
to explore further development of this amenity.
For purposes of this study, Rahn Park is a preferred, potential site for a fieldhouse. The building site would be on an underutilized portion
of park land and not take away well-used fields in other locations. The potential site has fewer residences nearby compared to other sites,
and the adjacent wooded area would help obscure the large fieldhouse structure.
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $5,576,000
Soft Costs $836,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $658,000
Project Budget $7,070,000
PROJECT BUDGET
Construction Costs $10,969,000
Soft Costs $1,645,000
(Including engineering, architectural & testing fees and FFE items)
Contingency $1,261,000
Project Budget $13,875,000
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OPERATION IMPACT ANALYSIS
The operations assessment represents a conservative approach to estimating expenses and revenues for the program options recommended by the consulting team, and was completed based on the best
information available and a basic understanding of the options. Fees and charges utilized for this assessment reflect the current fee structure for the City of Eagan and are designed to meet a reasonable cost
recovery rate. There is no guarantee that the expense and revenue projections outlined in the operations assessment will be met as there are many variables that affect such estimates that either cannot be
accurately measured or are subject to change during the actual budgetary process.
Category Cascade Bay Community
Center
Civic Arena Field House Art Center
Full Time Staff $108,000 $114,750
Part Time Staff $40,304 $198,830 $223,850
Sub Total $40,304 $306,830 $338,600
Utilities Gas/Electric $2,500 $4,000 $3,500 $80,000 $35,000
Water/Sewer $500 $6,000 $4,000
Training $1,500
Legal Notice/Advertising $5,000 $10,000
Recreation program Supplies $2,500
Bank Charges $3,000
Printing $500 $150
Telephone $4,800
Dues $150 $1,250
Food Supplies $12,000
Contract Program
Contract Services - Building $5,000 $10,000
Office Supplies $300 $1,000
Uniforms
Building Maintenance $2,500 $4,000
Custodial Supplies $500 $600 $6,000 $5,000
Misc.$2,000 $2,000 $1,500
Sub Total $15,150 $4,500 $6,100 $120,350 $70,650
Capital Replacement $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Grand Budget $105,454 $54,500 $56,100 $477,180 $459,250
Expenditures
Expenditures have been formulated on the costs that were
designated by Ballard*King and Associates to be included in the
operating budget for the facility. The figures are based on the
various options including the program space size, the specific
components of the program recommendation, and the hours of
operation. All expenses were calculated to the high side and the
actual cost may be less based on the final design, operational
philosophy, and programming considerations adopted by the City
of Eagan.
The consulting team generated five program recommendations
to meet the City of Eagan’s future recreation facility needs. The
options include an expansion of the Community Center, renovation
and expansion of Cascade Bay, renovation and expansion of the
Civic Ice Arena, replacement of the Arts Center and building a new
Field House. A summary of expenses for each option is listed here.
A detailed listing of each option can be found in Ballard*King’s
supplementary market and operations analysis.
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OPERATION IMPACT ANALYSIS
Cascade Bay Community
Center
Civic Arena Field House Art Center
Fees
Daily Admissions $14,400 $18,870
Annuals
General Rentals $30,000 $15,000 $16,800 $90,976 $13,200
Passes
Total $30,000 $15,000 $16,800 $105,376 $32,070
Programs
Adult Sports $163,800
General $54,000 $155,000
Youth Sports $224,100
Aquatics
Tournament / Event $40,000 $45,000
Fitness
Total $481,900 $200,000
Other
Resale Items $28,000 $3,000 $3,000
Special Events
Vending $4,000 $3,500
Signage $15,000
Total $28,000 $22,000 $6,500
Grand Total $58,000 $15,000 $16,800 $609,276 $238,570
Revenues
The following revenue projections were formulated from
information on the specifics of the project options and the
demographics of the service area, as well as comparing them to
national statistics, other similar facilities and the competition for
recreation services in the area. Actual figures will vary based on
the size and make-up of the components selected during final
design, market stratification, philosophy of operation, fees and
charges policy, and priority of use. All revenues were calculated
conservatively as a result.
IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH
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CONSTRUCTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS
The Art House: The report recommends constructing a new Art
House in the same location as the existing Art House. Demolition
of the existing building and construction of a new building will
take about 12 months. This would mean that all the programming
that now occurs in the Art House will have to be programmed
somewhere else for about year.
Cascade Bay: Some of the work outlined in this report can be
constructed during the three-month active season, but most
work can and should be done during the off season. This requires
thoughtful scheduling to avoid winter conditions that slow the
work and add extra costs. The Cascade Bay improvements include
a series individual projects throughout the site. Careful planning is
required, and material and equipment should be contracted prior
to the end of the season so interruptions in procurement don’t
delay the work.
Civic Arena: Similar to Cascade Bay (although it does not close
entirely), work at the Civic Arena needs to be scheduled during
the slow periods of the year. Starting in the spring, work along
the front of the building should be completed prior to the start of
fall hockey season. Other work within the building can proceed
throughout the year, but it is important from a revenue and user
experience that work be undertaken in the off season as much as
is practical. Additionally as the work proceeds, the users of the
building need to be kept safe and not overly inconvenienced.
Eagan Community Center: The most significant work at the
community center is an addition to the west wing of the building.
Accessing the building from the lower entrance will be restricted
during construction but otherwise the building should function as
normal. If an elevator is added, work within the building will be
more disruptive and messy, although the building should be able to
operate normally. Upgrades to the front desk and the fitness area,
should not be overly disruptive.
Field House: The report provides information to assist the City in
discussing the potential for an additional recreational and sports
facility in the city.
The rigid building option will take approximately 12 months to
construct and can be started during all but the coldest months of
the year. A fall construction start will enable the building to open
in the following fall when the space will have the most demand.
The inflatable dome option can be constructed in less time, but
will still take 6 to 8 months depending on when it is started. Work
should start in the spring as much of the work is site related. a
Inflated Dome
Rigid Structure
Civic Arena
Community Center
Art House
Cascade Bay
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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Eagan Recreation Facilities: Demographic, Market,
Performance Benchmarking and Operations Analysis
Ballard*King & Associates, 2019
City of Eagan Community Interest and Opinion Survey:
Finding Report
ETC Institute, 2019