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10/17/2005 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved as amended 11-14-OS ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2005 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on October 17, 2005 with the following Commission Members present were Phil Belfiori, Terry Davis, Mark Filipi, Duane Hansen, Dorothy Peterson, Richard Pletcher and Ryan Zipf. Joe Bari, Margo Danner and Muhammed Lodhi were not in attendance. Staff included Juli Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Cherryl Mesko, Superintendent of Operations; Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks; Jeff Asfahl, Superintendent of Recreation; and Lori Kimball, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Director Johnson asked to move Item H-1, Peace Pole, from Old Business to Item J, Other Business and Reports. Member Peterson moved, Member Pletcher seconded; with all present members voting in favor to approve the agenda as amended. APFROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 19, 2005 Member Filipi moved and Member Zipf seconded with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes of September 19, 2005 as presented. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors for the commission to hear. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE AND'DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Juli Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided a brief overview of the Facilities and Parks departments activities over the past month. Holly Champlin, Recreation Supervisor, provided the quarterly update for the Recreation Department, sharing spring and summer highlights of adult sports, and various family, teen and senior programs offered by Parks and Recreation. CONSENT AGENDA There were no items to review under Consent Agenda. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS There were no items to review under Development Proposals. i Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 17, 2005 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Member Peterson and Superintendent Asfahl provided an update of the Holz Farm Subcommittee which reviewed the considerations associated with application of the Holz Farm property to the National Register of Historic Places. Member Peterson stated that Les Boechman, Superintendent Asfahl, Director Johnson and she reviewed the RFQ's and they were impressed with the U.S. West, Inc. historical preservation group. Peterson said the subcommittee felt the strength of this company was shown in the previous successful submissions to the NRHP. Member Peterson stated that Friends of the Farm support this application because it would provide protection to the farm. Friends of the Farm voted to apply $3,000 to this project. Asfahl opined that acceptance into the NRHP would provide potential for future grants or possible gifts from the public. Asfahl continued that placement on the NRHP would not affect how the farm is currently used and rentals will continue to occur with the farm `as is' and design changes to the buildings would not be allowed. Chair Davis concluded that if Holz Farm becomes part of the NRHP registry, it will provide protection for the hard work given by Friends of the Farm. Chair Davis moved and member Pletcher seconded, present members voting in favor to make a recommendation to the City Council to support pursuing the listing of Holz Farm on the National Register of Historic Places by entering into a contract with U.S. West Research, Inc: in the amount of $6,000. Funding would be provided through a 50% cost share between the Friends of the Farm and the CIP Small Projects Fund. NEW BUSINESS There are no items to review under New Business. WATER RESOURCES TPDATE There are no items to review under Water Resources OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS Superintendent Asfahl provided an update of the subcommittee addressing rental of Holz Farm. Asfahl said he is awaiting answers and expects to have this information in ten days. He will provide this information at the November APrC meeting. Director Johnson reminded the commission members of the workshop that will be held on October 27`~ to review the 20/20 Vision Plan and prepare for the presentation to the City Council. She also reminded the group of the October 26"' presentation by Gordon Price, a walking advocate, who may provide insight and ideas of how to help Eagan become a better walking community. Director Johnson said information regarding a request to place a Peace Pole (a pole that declares peace throughout the world) at Central Park will be put off until the November meeting. :7 Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 17, 2005 Page 3 ROUND TABLE Member Belfiori thanked the APrC for the opportunity to be on the Water Quality Task Force. Belfiori informed the commission he will be sending a questionnaire to each member asking their opinion regarding commission priorities with regards to the water quality in the City and its parks. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct, Member Peterson moved, Member Pletcher seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. 11 ao a~ Secret Date