09/10/1998 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1998
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on September 10,
1998 with the following Commission Members present: Terry Davis, Jerry Farlee, N. Mark Filipi, Barbara Johnson,
Bonnie Karson, George Kubik, Lee Marken, Daryle Petersen, and John Rudolph.. Commission Member Michael
Vincent was not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Dorothy Peterson,
Superintendent of Recreation; Paul Olson, Parks Superintendent; Rich Branch, Water Resources Coordinator, Jim
Storland, Water Resources Technician; Gregg Hove, Forestry Supervisor; Paula Nowariak, Recreation Supervisor,
Sonya Rippe, Recreation Supervisor; Julie Farnham, Planner; Pam Dudziak, Planner and Chenyl Mesko, Recording
Secretary.
John Rudolph moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to approve the agenda as
presented
George Kubik moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes of
the regular meeting of August 17, 1998 as presented.
There were no visitors that wished to be heard under this agenda item.
Items highlighted by Director Vraa included the recent Eagan Day at the Dome event, an inaease in EAA
football numbers, field accommodations for EAA soccer, and the resignation of Benita Soller and Rich Branch.
There were no Consent Agenda items for the Commission to review.
GRAND OAK TWO - WISPARK CORPORATION
Daryle Petersen moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following
recommendations to the City Council regarding this proposal:
1. This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development would be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. This development would meet its water quality mitigation requirement entirely through on-site
ponding. Ponds should be constructed to meet the City of Eagan's Detention Basin Design
Standards. Skimmers of suitable design to the City shall be installed on the outlet of all detention
basins and the discharge pipes from the detention basins should be extended the NWL of Pond
FP-1.
4. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer shall extend at least 30 feet back from the NWL of Pond
FP-1. Disturbance of the slope above the NWL of Pond FP-1 should be minimized.
WALDEN HEIGHTS SECOND ADDITION - PARKBROOK PROPERTIES
N. Mark Filipi moved, Daryle Petersen seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following
recommendations to the City Council regarding this proposal:
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
2. Tree Preservation Plan shall be approved as proposed with the following conditions:
• Require that Tree Protective measures (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) be
installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater,
of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
• Require that the applicant contact the City forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation
Plan.
• Applicant shall review with City staff the placement of retaining walls to provide maximum
tree preservation.
3 . The wetland in the northwest corner of the site shall be excavated to provide on-site treatment for
runoff from and through this parcel. The normal water level of the pond should be set
approximately 1 foot below the average elevation of the jurisdictional wetland boundary to protect
nearby upland vegetation The pond excavation should incorporate a 10-foot wide aquatic bench
extending from NWL to 1 foot below NWL and side slopes below the aquatic bench should be
4:1. The pond should have a minimum wet volume of 1.4 acre-feet.
4. Staff shall work with the developers of Walden Heights Second Addition and Walden Heights 1"
Addition to acquire a combined 10 foot easement along the western edge of Lot 11, Block 2 for
the purpose of a potential trail connection to the south.
GOPHER EAGAN INDUSTRIAL PARK 2~ ADDITION -NORTH AMERICAN PROPERTIES
Daryle Petersen moved, GeorgeKubik seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following
recommendations to the City Council regarding this proposal:
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be approved as proposed with the following conditions:
• Require that Tree Protective measures (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) be
installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater,
of significant trees/woodlands to bepreserved.
• • Require that the applicant contact the City forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation
Plan.
4. This development shall be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding. The cash
dedication should be based on the area and impervious characteristics of the developed lot.
SKYLINE DISPLAYS UPDATE
Director Vraa stated that the Rotary Club has been talking to Skyline Displays about the option of placing
an amphitheater on their site. Further information will be provided to the Commission as it becomes available.
CIP
Director Vraa commented that over the last two years the Commission has reviewed projects proposed for
development in each year. The Council has requested that the Commission again review this issue and provide their
input for 1999 projects as well as proposed projects over the next five years.
After brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that this issue be discussed at a workshop
session when more time could be allocated to the review.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT IIPDAT)C
There were no parks development issues to recap for the Commission.
PURPLE LOOSE STRIFE CONTROL PROJECT
Jim Storland provided an in-depth presentation on the effects of purple loose strife in the City and how they
have proceeded to identify and control the infestation. Through slides and statistics, Jim was able to review the
severity of this infestation if left unchecked The City has been successful in their preliminary efforts to minimize
the spread of this plant and will continue those efforts.
SUMIVVI[CR PROGRAM REPORTS
Youth and Families Recreation Supervisor Nowariak, Adults Sports Recreation Supervisor Rippe and
Superintendent Peterson presented reports outlining the summer program offerings and activities. The consensus
was that thousands of children and adults were provided with wholesome and rewarding summer activities.
DON GRANT PROPERTY PURCHASE UPDATE
Director Vraa stated that the City Council had approved pursuing acquisition of the Don Grant property.
Residents sharing access to this site are comfortable with the City's acquisition of the properly provided the access
remains residential only. Should the City want to provide public access to this site, that access will be provided
from the south, Vraa added
SUBCOIVIlVIITTEE UPDATES
There were no sub-committee updates to be presented
POOL UPDATE
Noting that the Commission had visited the site prior to the meeting, Director Vraa reminded everyone of
the Grand Opening/Ground Breaking event scheduled for September 13.
Member Markell asked for another volunteer to participate in the Forever Green project since work
conflicts were prohibiting Member Petersen from attending. Anyone interested was asked to contact Member
Markell.
Member Petersen thanked Rich Brasch for an excellent job in representing the City of Eagan, being a
water resources innovator and bringing national acclaim to Eagan for programs he implemented The Commission
concurred that Rich's daily expertise will be missed.
With no further business to wnduct, John Rudolph moved, George Kubik seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Secretary
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