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10/11/2007 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved November 19, 2007 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 11, 2007 A Thursday meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on October 11, 2007 with the following Commission Members present: Joe Bari, Phil Belfiori, Jennifer Dahlquist, Laurie Halverson, Dorothy Peterson, Duane Hansen, Richard Pletcher and Ryan Zipf. Staff included Director Juli Seydell Johnson; Superintendent of Operations, Cherryl Mesko and Superintendent of Parks, Paul Olson. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Director Johnson noted that there were no additions or changes to the agenda. Member Zipf moved, Member Hansen seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBERI7, 2007 Member Bari moved and Member Halverson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes as amended. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. DIRECTOR'S DEPARTMENT UPDATE Director Johnson informed the audience that on October 13 from 11:00 am to 3 pm, the Eagan Fire Department will hold an Open House event in the Eagan Civic Arena Parking lot. Director Johnson continued that at the end of the month Parks and Recreation will be hosting there annual Halloween Hodgepodge, a great family and community event on October 28, from 4-8 pm at the Eagan Community Center. Director Johnson added that the water will be turned off at all the park sites and irrigation lines are being drained for the winter months. Restrooms in the parks are being closed with signs posted on the restroom doors as to where there may be satellites available. Director Johnson wanted to point out that it is not city crews removing trees by Woodhaven Park; the work is being done to clear utility easements. Finally she reminded viewers that this coming weekend, October 13 & 14 is the last open weekend for Captain's Course mini golf course. CONSENT AGENDA Member Pletcher moved, Member Bari seconded, with all present members voting in favor to recommend the City Council approve the following proposals: Clearview 4`" Addition a. This proposal shall be subject to a cash parks dedication b. This proposal shall be subject to a cash trails dedication. c. This proposal shall be required to submit an Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan at the time of building permit application for Lot 2, Block 1. d. This proposal shall be subject to a cash dedication in lieu of on-site water quality ponding. 2. Water's Annex 2°d - CSM Equities, LLC a. This proposal shall be subject to a cash parks dedication b. This proposal shall be subject to a cash trails dedication. c. This proposal shall be subject to Wetland Protection and Management Regulations (City Code 11.67). d. The requested variances from Wetland Buffer requirements for a total of six minor occurrences shall be granted. Advisory Parks Commission November 19, 2007 Page 2 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 Photographers in Parks -Policy Review Director Johnson noted that Eagan Parks are a beautiful place to be all year long, especially in the summer and fall months. During those times a lot of photographers are out using the parks as a perfect backdrop for celebration photographs, which occasionally bump into programs, rentals or other activities going on. Director Johnson explained that other communities around Eagan are begmning to issue permits to photographers to use the parks, or implement some sort of registry system so that there can be some advanced notice or some ability to coordinate when photographers, may want to use the parks. Member Peterson stated that there are many aspects of this to look into, so she recommended a meeting between Superintendent Mesko, Manager Nowariak and Recreation sub-committee members Ryan Zipf, Jennifer Dahlquist, and Richard Pletcher. Superintendent Mesko will coordinate a date with the sub-committee to discuss. Director Johnson stated would be important to have this issue resolved before the start up of spring activities and weddings. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS There were no items under Other Business and Reports. COMMUNICATIONS There were no items under communications. ROUND TABLE As a follow up from the earlier joint workshop with the, Advisory Planning Commission Member Halverson asked for some feedback from other members on what the next step might be. Member Zipf responded by saying he is finding that there has been a lot of positive effort made in trying to make trail connections, recommending different trail access and encouraging developers to think about the next series of development and what trail connections they want to have. Member Belfiori echoed Member Zipf's response adding that he would like to keep the momentum going from the earlier workshop. Member Peterson commented that the Cedarvale development will be very exciting, where apartments, condos and commercial establishments will all be in walking distance. Member Pletcher said he would like to see more involvement in assessing park and trail dedication and how that could better promote walk ability. Member Peterson responded that is may all be in the 20/20 plan and it should be reviewed. Member Peterson noted that the Holz Farm was placed on the National Registry of Historical Places. She added that a plaque has been ordered and will be arriving soon, after which Director Johnson will be scheduling a presentation to the City Council by the Friends of the Farm. Advisory Parks Commission November 19, 2007 Page 3 Member Belfiori commented briefly on the 4:45 p.m Natural Resources sub-committee meeting where they discussed possible ways to get involved in some of the coordination aspects of implementing the now approved water quality management plan. The idea would be to work cooperatively with the planning commission to better understand the impact of the plan compared to what it replaced. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct, Member Zipf moved, Member Peterson seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Sec Date