01/03/1985 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
JANUARY 3, 1985
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission was called to
order by Chairman Martin at 7:20 P.M.. Members present were Alt, Carroll,
Fedde, Ketcham, Kubik, Martin and Masin. Commission members Thurston and
Bertz had notified the Commission they'd be unable to attend. The meeting was
staffed by Landscape Architect, Steve Sullivan, and Planning Assistant, Greg
Ingraham.
AGENDA
Item 7C, Update On Landscape Ordinance, was added to "Other Business".
Richard Carroll moved, Fedde seconded, to approve the agenda with the
additional item. All voted in favor.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 1984
Commission member Alt moved, Kubik seconded, to approve the minutes of
December 6, 1984 as presented. The motion carried.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 1984
On page two the word "intrusion" should be "instruction" for restrooms. There
was also a question regarding the necessity of having hot water in the
restrooms or warming house. The minutes should be changed to state "hot water
is optional." On a motion by Carroll, seconded by Fedde, the minutes of
December 13, 1984 were approved as corrected.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
.A. EAGAN WOODS OFFICE PARK -TRAMMELL CROW
This development is located south of I-494 and west of Pilot Knob Road. On a
wooded site, the developer plans to build a 72,000 square foot office building
as the first of a three phase project. Planning Assistant, Ingraham, will
work with the developer to assure the required number of parking stalls. A
proof of parking plan is to be submitted by the developer.
Chairman Martin questioned the number of parking stalls required for an office
building. Commission member Carroll is concerned that the final parking plan
might result in a large amount of fill in the ravine and a great loss of
trees. Commission members were concerned with water runoff. Planning
Assistant Ingraham explained that the storm water drains through the ravine,
the golf course and into the Minnesota River. He noted a check dam will
eventually be put in place to,control the flow of runoff.
Commission member Kubik moved, Ketcham seconded, to recommend cash dedication
for the office building. All voted in favor.
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B. RAHNCLIFF SECOND ADDITION - M.G. ASTLEFORD
Planning Assistant Ingraham commented that Jim Hill plans to "tighten up" the
parking lot and increase the amount of green space. Even with Mr. Hill's
proposed change, the Commission was concerned with the lack of green space in
the development.
Commission member Fedde moved, Alt seconded, the recommendation that more
green space be required in this development. The Commission again expressed
concern with the increasing frequency of proposals such as Rahncliff which has
large amounts of blacktop and little green space. All voted in favor of the
motion.
Chairman Martin noted that when Outlot A comes in for platting, a trail should
be required which would extend to the newly platted lot.
C. LEMAY FIRST ADDITION
The number of apartment units for this development has been decreased from 286
to 282. The gazebo by the lake has been deleted and the area to the east will
not be. platted at this time. Commission member Masin asked if the storm water
runoff into the lake is controlled.
Greg Ingraham said steps will be taken to monitor the water quality of the
lake. No action was required on this item.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
A. GOAT HILL PARK (CAPRICORN) PLAN REVISIONS
Planning Consultant, Erkkila, provided plan revisions to staff necessitated by
the change in elevation of Lexington Avenue. The access road was moved to the
north, the second ball field and parking lot locations were changed.
Commission members were concerned with foul balls, hockey rink lighting and
the 20 foot setback on the side of the park adjacent to residences. Commission
member Carroll moved, Masin seconded, to accept the revised payment plan for
Goat Hill Park. The motion carried.
B. SCHWANZ LAKE PARK
Landscape Architect, Steve Sullivan, presented the summary of the
brainstorming session on building/structures from the December 13, 1984
meeting. He said the next step in the process will be the presentation of
alternate type structures, costs and priorities.
C. ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAMS
Architectural programs for Goat Hill and Northview Parks were discussed quite
extensively. There were questions on how concessions should be handled.
Should they be manned; should there be an outside concessionaire or should
groups such as softball teams run them?" Commission members decided to think
about these questions and discuss them further at the January 17 meeting.
Staff was directed to review how concessions are handled elsewhere and report
to the February meeting. Staff will also recommend recreation programs for
Goat Hill Park at the next meeting. Northview Park program discussion will be
delayed pending a concessions policy.
D. FUTURE AGENDA ISSUES AND TIME LINE
The January 17 meeting agenda includes Planning Consultant Erkkila's Concept
Plan for Blackhawk Park and Public Works Director Tom Colbert's storm water
and erosion.
February 7 is the annual organization meeting at which officers will be
elected. Planning Consultant, Erkkila, will give a System Plan update.
Layout plans for Schwanz Lake, Goat Hill and Wedgewood Parks will be
discussed. On February 21 cost estimates of these three parks will be
reviewed.
On March 7 play equipment will be reviewed and Thomas Lake Park will be
discussed.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORT
A. COMMUNITY ROOM REPORT
Recreation Supervisor, Dorothy Peterson, submitted a 1984 community room
activity report in the Commission packet. The Commission accepted the report
and concurred with Dorothy's comments.
B. RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Committee members agreed to hold a meeting before the next Commission meeting
on January 17, 1985.
C. UPDATE ON LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
Planning Assistant, Ingraham, updated the Commission on the status of the
Landscape Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Kubik, seconded by Fedde, the meeting was adjourned. Time of
adjournment was 10:20 P.M..
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