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03/08/1990 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA MARCH 8, 1990 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 8, 1990 with the following Commission Members present: Jack Johnson, Ted Billy, Sandi Wensmann, George Kubik, Shawn Hunter, John Griggs, and Dick Carroll. Commission Member Michele Swanson was not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Park and Recreation; Dorothy Peterson, Recreation Supervisor II; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; Steve Sullivan, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Craig Johnson, Landscape Architect/Parks Intern; Cherryl Mesko, Secretary. AGENDA Shawn Hunter asked that "Permanent Youth Position on Commission" and "Outdoor Pool" be added under New Business. Ken Vraa asked that "Oak Ridge Park (Willmus Park)" be added under Old Business. Shawn Hunter moved, Jack Johnson seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as amended. MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 1, 1990 Page 5 of the February minutes, Paragraph 3, Sentence 2 should read ".....does not meet the 5% pervious surface...". Page 7, Paragraph 5, Sentence 4 should read "....depending upon which park site was selected." Page 8, Paragraph 4, second to last sentence should read, "...bringing parents to participate in this area,...". Page 8 Paragraph 5, Sentence 2 should read, "....originally budgeted for $35,000 which Dick Carroll moved, Sandi Wensmann seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes as amended. CONSENT AGENDA Shawn Hunter moved, Ted Billy seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend to the City Council approval of the following: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 2 GOPHER EAGAN INDUSTRIAL PARK 3RD ADDITION. That this proposal has fulfilled it's parks dedication requirement according to the Gopher Eagan PD agreement. That this proposal be subject to a cash trailway dedication. Chairman Kubik requested that the Carlson Lake Park and Wescott Station Park plans be moved up on the agenda because of the large number of residents present to address both these issues. CARLSON LAKE PARK Director Vraa introduced Craig Johnson, Landscape Architect, who has been working on the plans for Carlson Lake Park and has been present at the meetings that have transpired regarding this park. Ken noted that the Parks System Plan drafted in 1982 outlined the basic elements that were to go into neighborhood parks. Two neighborhood meetings have been held to discuss what elements would be planned for this particular park. It was noted that Carlson Lake does not meet the requirements outlined for a neighborhood park. Carlson Lake, Oak Chase and Well Site parks all serve this park service area. Ken then turned the meeting over to Craig Johnson. Craig stated that the design process was started with an analysis of the Park Service Area and the needs of the areas surrounding the three parks that make up this area. There are 2,400 families or potential sites in this PSA. Craig showed the Commission and audience a topography with existing vegetation, summer winds/winter winds, the relationship of Carlson Lake Park to Oak Chase and Well Site Park as well as the locations of all these sites. Craig mentioned that some of the objectives in planning this park included preserving and maintaining the existing woodland, developing activities to disburse users throughout the park, maintain the aesthetic quality of the park and clean up and maintain the resources that are currently being used. Craig displayed Concept 3 for everyone to review. It included an observation area with trails through the woodland, a fishing dock and a hard play surface. Concept 2 included most of the same components moved to slightly different locations. Concept 1 showed the play area to the southwest corner, maintained trails and observation area. It was determined after neighborhood meetings that the neighborhood leaned more toward Concept 1. ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 PAGE 3, 1990 A preferred plan, or master plan was completed to include preservation of the woodland experience with an observation area and trail system on the west end of the park. As the trail continues, a bridge deck may be a possibility and the bituminous trail may traverse the steep slope on that side of the park. The east end would have a fishing deck parallel to the water where children can fish from with a deck bench for parents to sit and watch their children, or just relax. The south end wold be open for general play. There would be a path coming off the lift station trail which would be landscaped. Plant material would serve as a buffer between homes and the open play area. Craig showed illustrations of a standard 1/2 court hard surface and play area for pre-school and school age children. He noted that the observation area would have a bench area to be used for observation and/or sitting. At the present time there is not a hard court surface in this PSA, however there is a bituminous court at Carlson Lake Park. Ken Vraa thanked Craig for his background and explained that one of the issues was the concern of sound transference from the play area. There is some feeling that there are not as many children in the area the would use playground equipment since there is already equipment at Oak Chase Park for their use. The neighbors had wanted picnic grills but that is an element that has not been included in the master plan. Jack Johnson asked if the lake level would remain relatively stable to allow children to fish from the proposed fishing deck. Ken Vraa noted that the bounce in this pond is high and in the event of a 100 year flood the green space up to the trail would be affected. This was the reason for placing the trail in it's present location. John Griggs commented that perhaps a switch back trail would be better than the diagonal trail shown on the slope. Steve Sullivan noted that the topographic survey had been completed with the significant trees being located so as to preserve as many as possible. The diagonal trail seems to preserve the most vegetation. Dick Carroll stated that care must be taken in installing a switch back trail because of the temptation of short cuts. Ted Billy asked why several plans had shown docks and then were changed to a fishing deck. Ken Vraa stated that it was due to the high bounce of the lake. Mr. Kubik then invited the public to address the Commission. Stan Smobacken, 1281 Carlson Lake Lane stated that people go to parks for several different reasons. Some for the children, some for activities and some for atmosphere. He felt all those needs were met at the three parks offering separate facilities, i.e. Well Site has skating, Oak Chase has children's activities and tennis and Carlson Lake Park has ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 4 the atmosphere. Mr. Smobacken lives on the south side of the lake and feels this is the atmosphere side of the park/lake and that it should be preserved the way it is. He foresees a danger in changing the use of this area for 6-10 year olds with lack of supervision. He felt the fishing opportunity was sufficient but we shouldn't go too far in providing play equipment in this area. Unidentified resident from 1313 Carlson Lake Lane expressed concern for pre- schoolers in this proposed playground area on the south side feeling if this was more improved it would pose a temptation to kids. Currently there are kids that slide on the hill which is the access road to the park. Another concern was the broken concrete culvert under the water that is tempting for kids. Paul Soderholm, 1273 Carlson Lake Lane commented that the water in the lake gets deep relatively quick and is concerned about small children being attracted to this area. M. Sharon, 1296 East Balsam shared a concern about the culvert having no guards. She noted that children go into them when the water is low and felt screens should be placed over the openings. Shawn Hunter asked to have the play area identified again. Craig Johnson explained that there would be plantings surrounding the playground area to buffer that area from the water. The distance from the front edge of the water to the playground equipment is approximately 105 feet. Shawn further stated that he was hearing from the residents that they did not want the hard court surface and playground equipment primarily because of the draw to the water. Ted Billy asked if the residents objected to the playground equipment because of the noise rather than safety. Mr. Vraa explained that although that was a partial consideration, it was expressed by the neighbors that it wasn't as much a concern as the safety issue. Jack Johnson commented that playground equipment would act to draw children away from the water. John Griggs disagreed, saying that kids are drawn to the water and he understands the concern over this issue. George Kubik stated that planning parks near water bodies has always been a concern for the Commission but it is very difficult to plan parks without playground equipment. John Griggs asked if there would be an option to proceed with the park development plans without the playground equipment and to install at a later date if needed. Jack Johnson stated that O'Leary Park has playground equipment close to the lake however the depth of the water isn't as deep as Carlson Lake. ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 5, 1990 With this being a greater concern, Jack Johnson stated that if the safety of children around the water means eliminating the playground facility than so be it. It was noted by the residents that the lake is approximately 15-20 feet deep but has a fast drop off. Shawn Hunter asked how much play equipment was provided at Oak Chase Park. Steve Sullivan responded that it provided for 1/3 of what is typically planned in a park for playground equipment. Mr. Kubik noted that the two issues that needed to be addressed are 1) The master park plan for Carlson Lake Park and 2) Should playground equipment be a part of the master park plan. Mr. Kubik asked if the hard court surface was to be included. Mr. Vraa explained that there is a court surface in the park currently and this plan suggests that it be moved to a new location. Jack Johnson moved, Shawn Hunter seconded to adopt the master park plan as drawn with the exclusion of playground equipment. It was also stated that mention be made of the culverts that are in the lake. Steve Sullivan commented that he had not heard that playground equipment was not needed in this park, rather, it was not preferred in this location. He suggested placing the playground on the north side of the summit; or consider the possibility of relocating it. John Griggs asked if this would have adequate access for children. Craig Johnson responded by saying that it was an approximate one-half mile walk from the Carlson Lake access to the proposed north summit. The accessibility for maintenance, however would be more difficult. John Griggs suggested that perhaps a switch back trail with the playground on the top of the hill would work better than the currently proposed diagonal trail. Craig commented that this could be workable. Ted Billy questioned how realistic it would be to think parents would go to the top of the hill to access playground equipment. Mr. Sullivan stated that this is a more remote option than typical but thought it would be important to look at other plans so as not to eliminate playground equipment totally. George Kubik commented that the original concept should be kept. After further discussion, George Kubik reiterated that there was a motion and a second to accept the master plan with the exclusion of the playground equipment. A vote was taken with 3 voting for and 4 voting against. The motion did not pass. ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 6 George Kubik moved, Dick Carroll seconded to accept the master park plan as shown to include play equipment and a hard court surface. John Griggs commented that the absence of playground equipment doesn't preclude children from playing in or being attracted to the water. A vote was taken with 4 voting for and 3 voting against. The motion passed. Chairman Kubik thanked the residents for taking the time to attend the meeting and share their comments and opinions. WESCOTT STATION PARK Ken Vraa explained that staff has had two neighborhood meetings, one in June, 1989 and one in February, 1990 to review concept park plans for Wescott Station Park. At the first meeting tablets were handed out for the residents to write what their priorities were for this park. Ken stated that this is a 33 acre park; a large park for this Park Service Area. Because of the zoning change to the north of the park by West Publishing this PSA is one-half the planned size. Mr. Vraa stated that the issue of water quality relative to this parcel has been resolved therefore the issue of water quality will not need be addressed at this meeting. Steve Sullivan explained that the plan done in 1979 for planning purposes showed extensive active use which included tennis, etc. The neighborhood meeting in February, 1990 provided the neighborhood with three alternatives for concept plans. At the conclusion of that meeting, there was a general consensus that Plan A was the preferred plan, but with a few changes. Plan A included a parking lot with 12 parking spaces which provides access to the park and trails. Additionally there was a hard surface court, 275 foot radius ballfield and soccer field. On the top of the knoll was an observation deck, sliding hill and prairie area. Two picnic areas were provided in addition to a frog catching deck. Plan B was an overlay ballfield and open play area and this plan makes the pond less accessible. The playground is interior to the trail rather than near the knoll. Plan C shows no parking lot with parking in the street. The playground area is the same as Concept A with a small open play area and soft surface trail. There are more trails provided in this plan and the frog catching deck is included. The Master Park Plan presented took into consideration the preference to Plan A after the February neighborhood meeting. This plan provides for a soccer - open play area the same as Concept A. This plan also brings the prairie closer to the trails and ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 7 more landscaping has been added around the parking area to buffer the parking lot from the residential area. A single hard court is provided since it was felt a double hard court was more than what was necessary. The major concern of the neighbors at this point seems to be the parking. Steve explained that in order to mitigate the visual impact of the park 6-8 foot red cedars, deciduous overstory trees and understory trees would be planned along the access road and parking lot to provide screening from the neighborhood. He noted that the closest distance from a house to the parking lot is 210 feet. The distance from the west house to the access road is 50 feet and from the east house to the access road is 40 feet. Again, screening would be provided from homes to park and from the park to homes. Steve commented that the last feedback from the neighborhood was the preference for Concept Plan A with the deletion of the parking lot. Mr. Kubik invited the public to address the Commission to address their views. Mr. Jack Baron representing Richardson Company, stated that when this development was started the City said the. access to the park would be a path entrance; that this was to be a "soft" park, wildlife park and would not have hockey rinks or baseball fields. He stated that this is how they represented the park to the people they sold lots to and he wanted this information shared with the Commission up front. Shawn Hunter asked when this development started. Mr. Baron stated it started in 1979. Steve Doyle, 3658 Windtree, stated he supported downgrading Plan A to delete the parking lot. Jim Marshalla, 3694 Windtree stated that when looking at lots 2-1/2 years ago he talked to the City regarding Outlot A. He was told the access would be for bicycles and walkers and that the developers to the north would provide access to the park. His other concern was for a ballfield with a backstop which would encourage teams to practice at this park rather than be used for pick-up games by the neighborhood. He prefers this to be a soft park rather than an active one. If there is going to be vehicular access to the park it will draw people out of the neighborhood to this park. His preference is for an open play/non-designated use area. Opening the park up to people out of the neighborhood would increase traffic through the area thus affecting the value of the homes. ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 8 Laura Doyle, 3658 Windtree stated that she was speaking for the wildlife habitat and the aesthetics of the park. She would prefer extending the prairie area and eliminating the sliding hill. Also she prefers that the bituminous trails not be so extensive and that the trails be kept out of the west portion of the park which would mean no picnic area as well as eliminating the figure eight trail. Regarding the entrance to the park, by putting in a parking lot the people to the south will have their views compromised and the bituminous surface is too harsh. Mark LaSalle, 3682 Ridgewood stated he preferred Concept C. The parking lot is a big concern because with it being the highest point of the park it becomes the focal point. He feels Concept C is a more downscaled version showing more prairie and landscaping and prefers more buffering from West Publishing. John McNamara, 3661 Ridgewood commented that a quiet street was not an area to access a park. Further, the value of the homes would decrease because of the parking lot. His preference is for Concept C. Resident from 3644 Ridgewood Drive stated that she disagreed with Concept C. She agrees there should be no parking lot but Plan C cuts into the woods a great deal. Perhaps the neighborhood could revise Plan A. Some of the suggestions would be to make the soccer field smaller, not use the baseball field for practice and suggest a skating rink. Lynn Ocess commented that her greatest concern was for the parking lot and the lights that would be coming from the cars. By keeping things out of the park it won't encourage outside use of the park. John Coldweather, Windtree Circle commented that he liked Concept A and prefers the parking lot so there won't be parking on the street. Joanne Jangula, 3676 Ridgewood Drive stated that she was told this park would be a passive park and she prefers not to have a parking lot. She felt parking on the street would be more tolerable than parking in a lot. Richard Jangula, 3676 Ridgewood Drive thanked Steve Sullivan and Ken Vraa for coming to their home to cover these issues. He noted that the parking lot will be very visible from his home and prefers that it not be built. ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 9 Resident of 3664 Ridgewood stated she preferred the preservation of the wildlife area. The neighborhood residents walk the area and the establishment of a parking lot would bring even more traffic to this serene park. Concern for safety, security and garbage inherent with a parking lot and the wooded entrance to the park were also expressed. Ken Tepeske, 3675 Ridgewood Drive stated he looked to this area to move because of the quiet nature of the park. His major concern is for the parking lot and the traffic it will draw on Ridgewood. He understands the City has to put in a park but would like careful thought given before putting in a parking lot. George Kubik thanked those present for their concerns and input and identified the two major issues as the desire to eliminate the parking lot and the need to maintain the wildlife area. He also stated that the City does not typically comment on the type of development that will occur in a particular park until it is ready to actually do the planning for that facility. At that time they consider the input of the neighborhood, which is being done now, as well as take a look at the Park Service Area a park will support, keeping in mind the guidelines that are set forth by the Comprehensive Park System Plan. Ken Vraa thanked the neighborhood residents present and commented that this neighborhood has been one of the best to work with in respect to planning this park. They have kept their comments focused and to the point and have been very successful in making their ideas known. He also thanked the Jangulas for inviting him and Steve to their home and reiterated that they in fact, do look out directly onto the proposed parking lot. One of the questions residents had, Mr. Vraa explained, was the possibility of access to the park from the west. After much analysis it was felt that the disturbance to the park would be major and the issue was dropped. Mr. Vraa further commented that both the ball field and soccer field are smaller than usual lending their use to younger children or for neighborhood use. He further stated that when you have people using parks there will be cars. People have usually felt it was safer to have the cars in a parking lot rather than on the street therefore the plan for the parking lot was made a part of this plan. It was also felt after neighborhood meetings that Plan A was the preferred plan rather than Plan C. Laura Doyle commented that a meeting was held and the 60 people attending preferred a passive park. ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCY 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 10 George Kubik commented that the Commission has always been very concerned for native prairie and ecosystem preservation as is the case with this park. Shawn Hunter commented that the plans from 1979 showed the concept proposal for this park to be that of an active park. Mr. Vraa stated that the concept was based on the possible development of residential to the north of the property. With the zoning change and West Publishing expansion there was a decrease in the numbers proposed in this PSA. Jack Johnson also commented that the change in the access to the westerly side of the park is not an option at this time. Shawn Hunter stated that there are not many 30 acre parks that are neighborhood parks. It is a fact that once the park is developed people will be visiting and using this park therefore there is a need to provide appropriate and safe parking for those visitors. Shawn asked what the cost would be to add a parking lot at a later date. Mr. Vraa responded that that could be an option but the cost for doing work later would be an increase of 10-40% more than to do it at initial construction. George Kubik asked if there was not a parking lot what type of access would be provided. Steve Sullivan responded that the entrance would have more shrubs than originally planned, but not as many overstory trees since the buffer would not need to be as large with the lack of vehicular traffic. The Commission discussed no parking directly in front of homes adjacent to the park entrance. George Kubik addressed the residents in the audience and asked if this type of access would be preferable acceptable to them. The residents responded affirmatively. After further discussion, George Kubik moved, John Griggs seconded that the master plan be approved as presented with the exclusion of the parking lot and the access road to be an eight foot bituminous trail. Six voted for and one voted against. The motion was passed. WATER QUALITY John VonDeLinde noted that in February the Water Quality Sub-committee met to review the draft of the Water Quality Management Plan. The comments from that meeting are contained on pages 18 and 19 of the packet. John also noted that there was excellent input from both Dick Carroll and Shawn Hunter who served on this sub- committee. After further discussion, Shawn Hunter moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor that the draft Eagan Water Quality Management Plan be approved and adopted by the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission. ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 11 Ted Billy moved, Sandi Wensmann seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend the approval of the following: 1. That the Eagan Water Quality Task Force be encouraged to incorporate the comments and suggestions of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission Sub-Committee on Water Quality prior to the preparation of the final draft of the Water Quality Management Plan. 2. That the Advisory Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the City Council, the Eagan Water Quality Task Force, and the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization, the adoption of the Water Quality Management Plan, in its entirety, including all of the policies and recommendations contained within Chapter 4 of the plan. 3. That the findings of the Advisory Park and Recreation Commission be presented at the public hearing on March 22nd; and that a Commission member be selected by the Commission to make this presentation. George Kubik noted that Dick Carroll will attend the public hearing and Shawn Hunter will be available as an alternate. TREE ORDINANCE Mr. Vraa reminded the Commission that this item will be reviewed at the April 5, 1990 meeting. WILLMUS PARK REVIEW This item was deferred to the April 5, 1990 meeting. TRAILS - COUNTY BIKE TRAILS PROPOSAL - AGREEMENT REVISIONS Director Vraa explained that in 1982 the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, approved a "Dakota County Trails Plan" for the County. The County Plan was important for providing trails in other communities. As part of the trails plan, sharing of construction costs is included. Construction costs are paid in part by the Cities (45%) where the trails are on shoulders, and the County pays for 100% of off road trails. At the direction of the County Board,County staff was asked to review the plan with Cities for possible changes in the County's funding formula and the Joint Powers Agreement for bikeways in the County. The maintenance of the trails is to be done by the City with the trail signage also the responsibility of the City. ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 12 The Board has heard from "sophisticated" bike riders that do not like off-road trails, but prefer paved shoulders. These bikers do not like the separated trails because they often have to go over curbs at intersections, causing blown tires. Consequently, the Board is now considering this option. Directors of Parks and Recreation Departments met recently with County staff to review the issues relative to the Board's proposal. The Cities' perception is if they share the cost per lineal mile for construction, the Cities should be getting a cost per lineal mile for maintenance. Eagan, for example, has only a few County trails left to be constructed. Some of the concerns expressed included alienating other bike users when you provide specialized trails for use by specialized bikers. It appears the County Board views the off-road trails as community trails, servicing only local needs of citizens. The "sophisticated" bicyclists want trails on roads to be able to travel rapidly between communities and the County feels that's what they should be provided with and paying for. Mr. Vraa noted that the Commission should respond to this plan by making a recommendation to the City Council at it's March 20th meeting so that the plan and recommendation can be returned. The County has indicated they would like to hear from both Commissions and Councils. John Griggs asked if the County was assuming maintenance of the trails in any of their proposals. If they were he suggested that the maintenance standards be defined very clearly. Shawn Hunter stated that based on our maintenance parameters we should be able to make recommendations on the type of maintenance necessary. John VonDeLinde added that the maintenance standards could be detailed to include mowing every two weeks, sweeping every fall and following the sealcoating five year program. After further discussion, Shawn Hunter moved to have Ken Vraa draft a letter to the County Commissioners concerning the inappropriateness of shoulder type trails in the City of Eagan and to adopt the cost sharing formula outlined as 2B. The motion further stated that maintenance of the trails be provided per the current Eagan maintenance requirements by the City of Eagan and be reimbursed by the County per the formula. Ted Billy seconded the motion. John Griggs questioned the decision to support trails on shoulders if the City did not want them. ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 13 John Griggs moved, Dick Carroll seconded, with all members voting in favor to amend the first motion reflecting a change in the cost sharing formula to 2A rather than 2B. All other parts of the motion remained the same. The motion was approved. NEW BUSINESS Shawn Hunter brought up the issue of a permanent youth position on the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission. He asked that the Commission draft a memo to the Council to try to get this to occur. Ken Vraa explained that some further research would need to be done but staff would follow up to see if any other cities are providing this option. Shawn Hunter asked if this could be placed on the April agenda. Mr. Hunter asked that some consideration be given to providing for an outdoor swimming pool. He has been hearing from many residents that there is a need for this type of facility but asked that this, too, be added to the April agenda. George Kubik asked about the Happenings item regarding Unisys softball fields. Ken Vraa explained that Unisys wants the City to maintain these fields, however public equipment cannot be used to maintain private facilities. There has been some conversation regarding Unisys turning the fields over to the City to schedule and maintain. This and other possibilities are still being explored. CONPAUNITY EVENTS John Griggs asked that the Commission look at options to provide community event(s) for the residents of Eagan. He felt it would be a good way to bridge the age gap and get the whole community involved in an event that would be on-going. He also commented on the many events that are currently listed in the Minnesota Explorer showing Minnesota events from 328 communities. George Kubik suggested that this would be something the Recreation Sub-committee can focus on at subsequent meetings. Ken Vraa commented that staff would be meeting with the Council shortly and he would be happy to share this concept with them at that time. Mr. Vraa reminded the Commission of a special meeting scheduled on March 19, 1990 at 5:00 P.M. to review the park building designs. A reminder memo will be sent to all Commission members. ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 1990 MEETING PAGE 14 Ken Vraa noted the letter that was received regarding a Tour de Eagan bicycle race. Ken commented that with the trails in place it would certainly be a possible venture. Mr. Kubik stated that the Recreation Sub-committee had reviewed this item at their meeting prior to the Commission meeting and had agreed to follow up on this good idea. Shawn Hunter commented about the letter of commendation received for Brent Tait and his good work at Trapp Farm Park this winter. With no further business to conduct, Shawn Hunter moved, Sandi Wensmann seconded, with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 P.M. SECRETARY DATE