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.
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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.
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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.
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