05/14/2007 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved June 18, 2007
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF MAY 14,:2007
At a workshop session prior to the regular Advisory Parks Commission meeting the organizational business of the
commission was completed. For the 2007/08 term, the Advisory Commission elected Dorothy Peterson as Chair; Ryan Zipf as
Vice-Chair and Joe Bari as Secretary. Meeting dates were set for June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 11
(Thursday), November 19, December 17, 2007, January 10 (Thursday), February 14 (Thursday), March 17, April 14 and May
19, 2008. Standing sub- committee were set with the following members serving on each:
• Recreation Sub-committee: Ryan Zipf, Jennifer Dahlquist, Richard Pletcher
• Natural Resources Sub-committee: Duane Hanson, Phil Belfiori, Richard Pletcher
• Acquisition/Development Sub-committee: Dorothy Peterson, Joe Bari, Laurie Halverson
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARY 14, 2007
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 14, 2007 with the
following Commission Members present were Joe Bari, Duane Hansen, Dorothy Peterson, Laurie Halverson, Ryan Zipf and
Jessica Dahlquist. Members Belfiori, Halverson and Pletcher were not present. Staff included Director Juli Seydell Johnson;
Superintendent of Operations, Cherryl Mesko; Superintendent of Parks, Paul Olson;~Campus Facility Manager, Mark Vaughan
and Recording Secretary, Kathi Kamm. Member Peterson welcomed new member Jennifer Halverson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Bari moved, Member Zipf seconded, with all present members voting to approve the agenda as presented.
RECOGNIZE CITIZEN LAKE MONITORING VOLUNTEERS
Eric MacBeth introduced Jim Storland, Water Resources Specialist, who presented plaques to Sue Nippert for 10
years of monitoring water quality on Fish Lake and Royce Tyre for 15 years of monitoring water quality on Carlson Lake. He
also recognized Tom Heplung and Steve Weston for their years as volunteers monitoring water quality on area lakes. Eric
MacBeth introduced Jessica Kaley, the new Water Resources Assistant.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 16,.2007
Member Bari moved, Member Zipf seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes of
April 16, 2007 as presented. Member Bari questioned Member Peterson regarding the tree planting time on Arbor Day and
Member Peterson stated it was 6:00 p.m. on May 17, 2007.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors that wished to address the Commission under this agenda item.
DIRECTOR'S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Director Johnson provided a brief update of activities and events within Parks and Recreation including Showcase
Eagan on Thursday, May 17 at the Civic Arena, Cascade Bay and Captain's Course and the Arbor Day event on May 17 with a
tree planting at 6 p.m. and judging of posters submitted by elementary students. She also highlighted the Holz Farm Spring
Festival event on Sunday, May 20, the Eagan Fun Run on Saturday, May 19 at Northview Park and the season opening of
Captain's Course mini-golf on May 17. Other items of interest included Fall Preschool registration and the seasonal opening of
restrooms at the park facilities after Memorial Day, May 28. Director Johnson congratulated Parks employees Don Buecksler
and Paul Watry who recently completed their National Certification of Playground Inspectors. Director Johnson stated that
although the dandelions are an obnoxious weed they are not classified as noxious and, therefore, are not routinely sprayed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ryan Zipf moved and Duane Hanson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to make the following
recommendations to the City Council regarding the Marsh Cove development.
1. The proposed development shall be subject to a cash pazks dedication.
2. The proposed development shall be granted trail dedication credit subject to the installation of a trail section
along Dodd Road consistent with City specifications.
3. Prior to obtaining fmal City approval, the developer shall be required to submit a revised grading plan that
addresses the issue of eliminating proposed grading shown within preserved trees critical root zones and that
indicted the placement of required tree protection fencing, as required by the City Tree Preservation
Ordinance. Said plan revisions are to be reviewed and approved by the City Forester.
4. Storm water runoff should be treated via an onsite constructed pond. The design and construction of the
pond should satisfy City standards and criteria.
5. In accordance with policies of the City's current Water Quality Management Plan (Plan; 1990), the
developed shall provide additional measures so as to mitigate any increase in phosphorus loading to Marsh
Lake (DNR #1900308W). Such measures shall include but not be limited to: reducing impervious area,
providing infiltration, additional treatment basin construction and treatment of storm water discharge through
other means. Prior to City issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall submit to the City a detailed plan
that provides no increase in phosphorus loading, as determined by the City Water Resources Coordinator and
City Engineering and in accordance with Plan policies and City water quality models.
6. The City Council should formally receive and affirm the wetland delineation report.
7. The developer should provide a minimum 50-foot buffer around the wetland edge of Marsh Lake. With
exception of land disturbance associated only with installation of the storm sewer pipe, such buffer should be
undisturbed before, during and after construction.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to review.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items for the Commission to review.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items for the Commission to review.
WATER RESOURCES. UPDATE
Water Resources Coordinator Eric MacBeth introduced Jane Tunseth who presented a Power Point presentation for
WHEP -Wetland Health Evaluation Program. She works with a number of volunteers in conjunction with The City of Eagan,
Dakota County and the Pollution Control Agency in monitoring the City's lakes for vegetation growth, insect health and
general health of the lakes and ponds. Volunteers are trained to monitor the biology of the lakes and provide data regarding
the health of the wetlands in the City as well as educating the public about the health of the wetlands and the importance of
maintaining the wetlands. In monitoring the lakes they pay attention to the species and diversity of the invertebrates and
vegetation in the lakes. The data they collect provides the City with the health of the various wetlands. The group has been
monitoring Cedar Pond for the past seven years.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
CIVIC ARENA REPORT
Campus Facilities Manager Mark Vaughan gave a Power Point presentation featuring the activities that take place in
the Civic Arena. He shared information about the skate school managed by Carrie Sinclair and noted the skate school's high
retention of skaters from year to year. Some of the events hosted at the Civic Arena are the karate tournament, judo
tournament, antique arms show, job fair, dog show, lacrosse, baseball and soccer. He mentioned that the Civic Arena hosted
the 8~' annual Home and Leisure Show with over 1800 attendants and 75 vendors participating. It has been judged the best
show outside the Metro. Some of the non-ice services that are provided include the Esporta equipment washer, repair of
hockey sticks and birthday parties. Upcoming events at the Civic Arena include Showcase Eagan, Mech Wars, Lacrosse,
Arena Softball. The ice has been removed in both arenas and the West Arena will have ice as of June 11 with the East having
ice on July 9. Mark Vaughan stated that they have taken steps to increase the energy efficiency in the arena by re-lamping the
overhead lights, replacing the boiler system, provided more heat to the East Arena and installing energy saving controls.
CdMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications to be discussed.
ROUND TABLE
Member Hansen said he has participated in the City Tree Sale and commented on how well organized and well run the
event was. Member Peterson mentioned she had attended a Trust for Public Land seminar in Chaska. The focus of this
seminar was communities securing funds for open space and strategies for the future.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Member Zipf moved, Member Halverson seconded with all members voting in
favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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