04/14/2008 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved May 19, 2008
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 14, 2008
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on April
14, 2008 with the following Commission Members present: Joe Bari, Phil Belfiori, Jennifer Dahlquist,
Laurie Halverson, Duane Hanson, Dorothy Peterson and Ryan Zipf. Commission Member Pletcher was
not present. Staff present included Director Juli Seydell Johnson; Superintendent of Operations Cherryl
Mesko; Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson and Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Zipf moved, Member Bari seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
approve the agenda as presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2008
Member Zipf moved, Member Hansen seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
approve the minutes of March 17, 2008 as presented.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
DIRECTOR'S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Items highlighted by Director Johnson included the Eagan Foundation wine tasting event at the
Community Center on April 17 and the Festival of Trees/Arbor Day event planned for May 17. She also
noted the increased interest in Arena Softball offered at the Civic Arena.
Director Johnson mentioned that the city will soon begin the buckthorn removal program that
educates residents on how to identify the plant and dispose of it. She also mentioned that the restrooms
will not be open until Memorial Day but portable facilities will be available before that date for the
public's use. Director Johnson also noted recent vandalism in the parks and encouraged residents to keep
an eye out for any unusual activities and contact the Police Department or Parks Maintenance to report
any incidents.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Member Zipf moved, Member Bari seconded with all present members voting in favor to make
the following recommendations to the City Council regarding the following Consent Agenda items:
^ Arbor Day Proclamation
1. Acknowledge the resolution setting May 20, 2006 as Arbor day and May as Arbor Month
in the City of Eagan.
Lundberg Addition -Terminal Drive LLC
1. The development shall be subject to a cash Parks dedication. Said dedication shall be
calculated and paid at such time as building plans are submitted and approved. The
dedication calculation shall be made at the prevailing rate for a CommerciaUIndustrial
development. This condition is to be included in any development agreement.
1. The development shall be subject to a cash trails dedication.
2. The applicant shall fulfill the previously required tree mitigation conditions through the
preservation and/or installation of forty-four (44) Category B trees.
3. The applicant shall protect preserved significant trees through the placement of required
Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate
safety netting), to 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 on-site.
4. The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up apre-construction site
inspection at least five days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to ensure
compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan and placement of the Tree
Protection Fencing.
5. The means and methods by which the developer satisfies all City water quality
requirements should be reviewed by and be acceptable to City Engineering and Water
Resources staff.
6. This development shall achieve no-net increase of Total Phosphorus (TP) and Total
Suspended Solids (TSS) loading or meet removal performance criteria of 50 percent TP
and 80 percent TSS, whichever is more restrictive.
7. This development shall infiltrate or retain the first one-half inch of stormwater runoff
from any rainfall event from: 1) new impervious areas of redevelopment activities and 2)
the entire site of new development activities.
8. This development shall pay cash in lieu of on-site treatment for all portions of the parcel
that don't satisfy water quality requirements, at the discretion of the City.
Wetland Banking
1. Recommend the City Council authorize preparation of Wetland Bank Plan application.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to review.
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OLD BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items for the Commission to review.
NEW BUSINESS
Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator, presented a proposal for the Bald Lake Trail access.
The proposal included two separate options of constructing a wood chip trail with walkways to access
Bald Lake for fishing. The lake would be stocked with bass and sunfish in coordination with the DNR.
The trail(s) would be completed this summer allowing access to the lake via Northview Park Road and
continuing on the existing path from Elrene Road. The construction would remove a minimum number of
trees. City Staff has communicated with residents along both sections of the trail. The entire project has
been budgeted and there will be no need for additional funds.
Member Peterson questioned Coordinator Macbeth regarding connecting the two parts of the trail and
what it would look like and how it would affect the surrounding landscape. Chuck Hall, 3862
Bridgewater Drive, spoke to the Commission detailing the history and background of the lake and his
ownership of the property adjoining the lake. He spoke in favor of the project.
After further brief discussion, Member Peterson moved, Member Zipf seconded with all present members
voting in favor of recommend construction of both trails for access to Bald Lake.
OTHER BUSIlYESS AND REPORTS
Loudi Rivamonte, Recreation Program Supervisor for Teens and Seniors, presented a Power
Point overview highlighting some of the recreation programs and events from September 2007 through
March 2008. She highlighted a events such as Lone Oak Days, Winterfest, Holz Farm, Daddy's Little
Sweetheart Dance, Art House events and Preschool programs. She also presented enrollment figures for
these activities.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Communications items to be discussed.
ROUND TABLE
Member Peterson thanked Joe Bari for his many years of participation on the Advisory Parks
Commission. Member Bari thanked the City Council, Commission Members and Director Johnson for
allowing him to serve and he shared his appreciation for their support over the years. Member Belfiori
mentioned that Member Pletcher is also leaving the APrC after seven years of service. Members Zipf
and Halverson also thanked Member Bari for his participation and contributions.
Member Peterson mentioned that the Eagan Men's Chorus is holding a concert on Saturday, April 19,
2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Peace Reform Church.
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ADJOURNMENT
Member Bari moved, Member Halvorson seconded with all present members voting in favor to
adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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