12/13/1984 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 13, 1984
A special meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission was called to
order by Chairman Martin at 7:10 P.M.. Members present were Ketcham, Alt,
Bertz, Martin, Carroll, Fedde, Thurston and Kubik. Commission member, Masin,
had notified the Commission she would be unable to attend. Parks & Recreation
Director, Ken Vraa; Landscape Architect, Steve Sullivan; and Administrative
Assistant, Liz Witt were also present.
BUILDING OBJECTIVE, PURPOSE AND POSSIBLE ACTIVITIES
The Director of Parks & Recreation briefly reviewed the process for developing
the draft architectural program and the evening workshop session. The
Commission split into two groups to consider the building objectives, purpose
and activities for a structure at Schwanz Lake. After a 45 minute
brainstorming session, all of the generated ideas were placed on the bulletin
board for further review by the.Commission as a whole.
The consensus of the Commission was to have the building blend in with the
surroundings, but with solar orientation and in a central location. The
building should be distinctively and imaginatively designed, yet warm and
comfortable. It should also communicate the park's function. Expansion
possibilities should be considered in the design.
The building should have bathrooms, possibly a deck, have a food preparation
area, space for up to 200 people and a fireplace(s). It should be a multi-
season building, perhaps partially enclosed, to serve the summer beach crowd
and winter enthusiasts. It could have seating both inside and out.
The building should be close to a parking lot and be handicapped accessible.
The access points and circulation should be related to the activities area.
An information sign with activities posted should be in a visible location.
The building could possibly house a concession stand, provide for storage and
have a walkout basement.
Staff added a few of their thoughts, noting that the building should be
constructed of earthy materials, be easy to maintain and be energy efficient.
The building should be constructed so it could be divided in two and adaptable
to handling more than one event at a time. The building should complement
structures in other Eagan parks. It should have a telephone and PA system.
The Commission remained in two groups and analyzed two different building uses
- Group I had a warming house and Group II had restrooms.
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WARMING HOUSE
The following activities were judged to be ones a warming house should
accomodate - skating, skiing, sledding/tubing and indoor lessons for various
recreational programs. The winter design could accomodate up to 100 people.
The interior of the building would be of wood to give a rustic "chalet"
atmosphere. The windows would be solar oriented, be operable and there would
be at least one which would provide a view of the skaters. The structure
might accomodate and be available for overnights. A display board and built-
in screen could be available as teaching aides.
There would be heat and electricity, potable and hot water (optional) and
inside access to restrooms and the fireplace. The warming house could be on
the lower level to provide a walk-out for users. There would be removable
rubber matting for the floor and movable bench seating. There could be a
concession area housing vending machines.
RESTROOMS
Group members detailed instruction for restrooms indicating size, material,
and relationship. These items were recorded and included in the architectural
program worksheet.
ADJOURNMENT
Parks & Recreation Director, Vraa, said the evening's effort would be as a
draft for further refinement. Slide picture of other building slides and
possibly a field trip to park structures in other communities will be made.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M..
ated: ory Py
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