08/01/1985 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
EAGAN MINNESOTA
AUGUST 1, 1985
Due to a lack of quorum, the regular meeting of the Advisory Parks &
Recreation Commission could not be held as scheduled. Commission members
present were: Ketcham, Masin, Martin, Caponi and Alt. Members Thurston,
Bertz and Carroll had notified staff that they would be unable to come. Staff
members present were: Parks & Recreation Director, Ken Vraa; Landscape
Architect/Parks Planner, Steve Sullivan; Administrative Assistant, Liz Witt;
and Parks Intern, Scott Morgan.
Approval of the agenda, July 11 minutes, development proposals, old and new
business were carried over to the rescheduled meeting. The Commission will
meet Thursday, August 15, at 7:00 P.M.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT
A. Athletic Site
Parks & Recreation Director Vraa brought Commission members up to date on
athletic site "negotiations". He said that the conditions on the preferred
site owned by the Petersons remain much the same. The owners are not
retreating from their initial asking price. They have received information
about recent sale prices of land in the area but remain adamant. The Peterson
site of 43 acres has room for four softball and two soccer fields and would
require moderate grading.
The Barr parcel, located nearby, has 43 acres which would be combined with a
22 acre parcel for a total of 65 acres. This site would require substantially
more grading. However, the total cost to acquire these two sites would be
about $100,000 less than Petersons are asking.
General discussion centered on access to the Barr site. Chairman Martin
preferred access off Cliff Road. He felt access was too difficult from
Hwy. 3. If Hwy. 3 were used, perhaps a signal would have to be installed and
another turning lane as well. It was suggested that an internal road. could be
utilized, with an entrance on Cliff and exit on Hwy. 3. Commission member
Caponi did not like the location. He thought that it was too far away and
would not be used. He didn't like the fact that Hwy. 3 and railroad tracks
would have to be crossed in order to get to the site. Chairman Martin felt
that most people would come by car and the fields would be scheduled so there
wouldn't be the likelihood of youngsters riding their bikes over for a game of
pick-up ba11. Commission member Ketcham cautioned the Commission that the
smaller site - Petersons - might be inadequate to meet the City's future needs
and we should take a closer look at the larger site.
Chairman Martin requested that staff research the cost of a signal at the
"Park Road" and Hwy. 3 intersection, cost of another lane, an internal road
and any other access enhancements for the Barr parcel.
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B. Park Shelter Building
Director Vraa stated there have been three meetings with the architects,
Schwarz-Weber, thus far. They have viewed pre-sketches to get a feel for the
City's preferences. The architects will have a presentation ready for a
September Commission meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
A. Storm Water Run-off To Trapp Farm Park
Chairman Martin noted that there is a lot of water run-off from Northview
Meadows development which has eroded the park and exposed tree roots. Parks &
Recreation Director Vraa said the Engineering staff has taken photos and is
now working with developers to correct the problem. Chairman Martin said he
would like Public Works Director, Tom Colbert, to discuss erosion control with
the Commission sometime this fall or winter. Chairman Martin also requested
that the landscape policy be presented in its final form at a fall meeting.
B. Kehne House
Parks & Recreation Director Vraa said that the roofing is done and bids for
the windows have been let. The remaining work, including the furnace, should
be done soon. The tenants have started repair work in the bathrooms.
Meeting notices will be sent out for the August 15 meeting, with all formal
business to be conducted at that time.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
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