11/14/1974 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
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N,ove nbe .14, 1974
The Eagan Park Committee met at the Eagan City Hall on November 14, 1974
at 70O p.m. Thoaa present were Barbara Schmidt, Chairperson, Nail Coates,
Roger martin, Faye Cooper, Myrel Lundsten.add David Erb, members; Robert Rosene
sn, Paul Hauge,
After the Pledge of Allegiance, upon motion by Lundsten, seconded Erb, the
minutes were approved as distributed.
David Erb was welcomed as a new member to the committee replacing San
Calleaiua for the balance of her term.
CO1MTIIIT~' CENTER. The. committee briefly discussed the p-cogrcos of the
preliminary planning for the Community Center which was outlined at the last
City Council meeting.
WOOuGATE 3RD ADDITION. Mr. Robert Burger, the developer of proposed Wood.-
gate 3rd Addition, North of Woodgate 2nd on Thomas Willmus property appeared
zagarding the development. The 31 acres would include 13 acres c:L open space ars3
he requested that the park donation be in the form of $100.00 per unit for 140
units. The ca:1xeon areas would be ow-%ud by the home owners association which is
a joint association with Woodgates #1 and #2 and only the ponds would be dedicate-:
Trails would be (r ned and maintained by the association. Lundsten moved and
Coates seconded to approve the proposal submitted by Mr. Burger for Woodgate 3~:-i
Addition and recommended approval to the Council. All members voted in favor.
GOP1 R EAGAN IVI USTRIAL PARK - PP , Mr, Bill Price from Suburban Engiiaepx`.a_.
appeared on behalf of the application of Eagan Realty, Inc. relating to the
Gopher-Eagan Industrial Park PUD proposal. He discussed the ponding dedication
prcpcssi covering at least three ponds and a proposed park on the South line of
the development on Wescott Road. There would be approximately 33 acres of pond
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a&Y park lr r -oposed to be dedicc,6cd vie -.*h 50 acres G °,S' »w'A r iMet i21 Of
U 1 rya G. asity. The Co jIttc the proxin A- L7 of the residential area
propose-d :a t o2 ~`r`•49 to Burr Oak Park ar4 indicated that -Lt might not be advisable
to accept Uha land ero' .i the pond East of #49 for park purposes, but only
scce,,t the pouding area for dedication. There was also discussion concerning the
, c saible trail connection between the ponds East of #49 and Burr Oak Park. No
a a~ ion was taken on this matter,
XCF 1iATNTEIWCF, Greg Franzen indicated that Rauenhcrst Corporation had
ecp:oved the use of a large tank truck and arrangements are made for insurance
coverage at the present time. He indicated that two additional park maintenance
peop1z would be needed. He also reviewed the minutes of the recra itioaal
c ndttee of November 5th includitg the change of hours of the warming houses as
foilc"N's24 Weekend Saturday - 10 - 12 a.mo; I - 5 p.m, & 6 to 9:3C P0_a,;
Weekdays; 4 to 9:30 p.m,
Christmas vacation: 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Cloned Christmas Day and New Years Day - both day and night.
1FR!)OT PATH POND. Bob ltoseoe appeared and discussed several improvement
alternatives for the Peridot Path Pond area in Cedar Grove No. 6 & 7. ese
alternates were construction of a pond for about $7,000.00, cleaning out the
stream bed at about $2,000.00 and possible storm sewer extensions of about
$5,000.00. There was also discussion concerning possible park improvements,.
Several neighboring owners appeared and requested that the tall grass and
mosquito treading area be eliminated, the problem with poor soil results and
difficult meintexnance. There was consensus in cleaning out the trench area. It
was suggested that storm sewer maintenaiace funds be used for funding the project
or in. the alternative assessing the benefited owners. It was recommended that
t e Council consider the matter at the next council meeting.
.WT.,) Elms: MERING CONTRACT. Bob Rosene further reported concerning the
first Metro Engineering Contract and recommended that the bond not be released
T~}e
aara+ ii. the t~ee -,:r.r,. 4;t g issue is sec Z.veA by 81-.ion quglc.L- of urban Plalw.,ing.
COrrr cT 1974. It a:as taadicated that there was still sodding
and. miscella:aeo;as cork to be done under that contract: and would possibly not be
carnpleted until Spring of 1975.
1W9R 1'?W ASSOCIATION METING. The Timberline Association requested a
2*Ung of the Council, Park Committee and several Eagan consultants regarding
the propcsed park in the Timberline area, At a recent meeting between the
As5,_ciation and Park Committee members it was recommended by the Association
fth:at the nark be "a major type park as originally planned and pronised to compli
mart the school area and offer quiet open space". Association members indica-rod
that "it is a unique plan and important because the rest of the t:s=ea will be
densely developed", it was noted that a meeting will be held with the owner of
the Property aari Eagan staff members on November 25th at 4:00 p,m, at t City
hall and it was suggested that a December 5th meeting be scheduled with the
Timberline Association at their request.
PARK E(!UIPPN?', Acquisition of equipment for several parks wrws discusses.
Upon notion by Coates, seconded Cooper, all members voting in favor, it was
RX,S TUM that Wo doable grills and four tables be ordered for the Rahn School
£ ark,
PORK FROGRESS BROCHURE, It was recommended that a brochure and sign be
prepared fc;r distribution regarding the progress of park development acquisition
in Eagan.
? SCFT `L NEDUS ITEM,
A. Park ou~2:zy mci, It was suggested that in the future attempt should
be muse to mark all park boundaries.
B The rec,J rdation of Greg Franzen that a supervisor for the warming house
attendants loe hired was referred to the Recreation Committee and the Finance
Cc - tt:ee,
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C, ?ark Ve ick0 There was discus ai : ee e riE ng t%,- possible aerplisition of
a park ve-1--t :le ar4 Gweg Franzen war, reg7,rsted to seek bids for a truck primarily
for the tre s program with the rec. nendationa to be submitted at the next Park
Board seet:.vg.
RAIN SCHOOL - GREEN ACRES TAIES0 The committee discussed the request of
tsar County Auditor for payamert in the sum of $6,183.75 as Green Acres taxes held
over from the time of acquisition of the Aleza Burrow property by the City of
Evan for Rahn Park. Upcn motion by Lundaten, seconded Coates, all members
votes in favor, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the Council that such payment
be made from park acquisition funds.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 11;OO p.m.
November 14, 1974
December Council Meetings: Neil. Coates
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