07/18/2005 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved Au~ttst 15, 2005
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES'OF ~RE~UI.AR MEETING OF JULY 18, 200'5
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on July 18, 2005
with the following Commission Members present: Joe Bari, Phil Belfiori, Margo Danner, Terry Davis,
Mark Filipi, Duane Hansen, Muhammad Lodhi, Dorothy Peterson and Ryan Zipf. Member Pletcher was
not present. Staff included Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks; Jeff Asfahl, Superintendent of
Recreation; Cherryl Mesko, Administrative Coordinator and Lori Kimball, Recording Secretary.
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Superintendent Olson informed the commission the Water Resources update would be given by during
Department Happenings. Chair Davis moved, Member Bari seconded; with all present members voting
in favor to approve the agenda as amended.
APPROVAL ~~F'MINIT`P)~fi"O'F J~JNE 20, 2b05
Member Filipi moved and Member Danner seconded with all present members voting in favor to approve
the minutes of June 20, 2005 as amended.
Jack Conrad invited the commission members to a benefit for Friends of the Core Greenway that will be
held September 18 at 2:00 at the Caponi Art Park theater.
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Superintendent of Recreation, Jeff Asfahl, recognized Les Bachman for 250 hours of volunteer time spent
working with Friends of the Farm. Asfahl said Bachman is considered the woodshop specialist, the
curator of the virtual Holstein and calf and is a great help to the Friends of the Farm. Bachman said
working on the 1940's farm is a great pleasure for him because it reminds him of his youth. Asfahl said
Bachman will have his name engraved on a gold plate and put on display at Holz farm.
SI~~INTENI)~r'1'~~'~~U'A~E~:~~ ° . ~s ~~ME11': ~ ' I. ,,
Superintendent of Parks, Paul Olson, and Superintendent of Recreation, Jeff Asfahl, provided an update
and overview of items in the parks, recreation and facilities divisions. Olson gave the Water Quality Plan
update, saying the RFP's from consultants will soon go to City Council for selection.
Member Danner informed the commission that Karen Jensen, a member of the Senior Advisory Board,
passed away. Karen was active member of the Lone Oak Rockers and the lead,advocate for the Bingo
tent to be part of the Fourth of July festivities. Member Danner thanked the Eagan Teen Advisory Board
for continuing to organize the Bingo Tent in Karen's absence. Asfahl and Danner
QUARTERLY RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE
Program and Events Supervisor, Cathy Bolduc, addressed the Commission and provided a power point
presentation outlining the various spring and summer recreation programs. Ms. Bolduc discussed the
teamwork involved to produce and support Parks and Recreation's Adult Sports, Community Events,
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Preschool, Senior, Teen, Youth and Family events. Ms. Bolduc credited the planning and implementation
of these programs to the teamwork between coworkers; volunteers; Eagan's fire department and
recreation resource programs that collaborate with Eagan Parks and Recreation staff. Bolduc concluded
her presentation with an invitation for commission members to ask questions.
CfINSENT AfNDA
There were no items to review under Consent Agenda
There were no items to review under Development Proposals
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There were no items to review under Old Business.
PUBLIC HEARING
20/20 VISION MASTER PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
Superintendent Olson presented each commission member with a copy of the "Public Comment Draft" of
the 20/20 Vision. A copy of this draft is also available at the Eagan Community Center, Wescott Library
and on the city's website for residents to review and provide their written comments for consideration.
Superintendent Olson stated that on September 19 at the APrC the commission will adopt the 20/20
Vision plan, if they are so moved. On September 27 the APrC and City Council will meet to jointly
discuss the plan. A meeting will be scheduled in October for the APrC and City Council to take action on
the 20/20 plan.
Harvey Feldman, a representative from the CEHP, announced the official start of the next phase of the
20/20 plan. Feldman said this report includes input from stakeholders and community forums that were
conducted during the past seven months. The report features information about open space issues and
challenges, using trails and connections to create a greater sense of community and the importance of
building partnerships with other agencies.
Feldman, said that he had worked with the City of Eagan thirty years ago when a group of citizens wanted
to start a parks system. He followed this by exclaiming, "Wow, you've come a long way, Baby!" adding
that it was wonderful to see everything that has been done to make Eagan what it is today.
Member Peterson motioned for Public Comment to be accepted through September 1, 2005. Member
Bari seconded with all present members voting in favor to approve the Public Comment Date. Member
Danner thanked the consultants for the effort, new ideas, and foood for thought.
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There were no items to review under Water Resources
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OTHER' BUSINESS AND REPORTS
I~QUND TABU
Superintendent Olson discussed the selection of the new Parks and Recreation director and suggested
those interested go to the website of Coralville, Iowa to read minutes of the past APrC meetings.
Member Peterson shared that long time resident and Eagan Parks staff member, Jim McGufee, had passed
away. Member Hansen commented that his family had attended the Arts Festival held at the Community
Center and was impressed with what it offered his family.Member Danner announced an Ice Cream
Social that would be held on August 21 at the Eagan Art House from 1-4. Member Bari thanked Cherryl
Mesko for the use of her convertible so the APrC were able to ride in the parade.
With no further business to conduct, Chair Davis moved, Member Peterson seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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