09/18/2006 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved October 16, 2006
ADVISORY PARKS, COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on
September 18, 2006 with the following Commission Members present: Joseph Bari, Phil Belfiori, Margo
Danner, N. Mark Filipi, Laurie Halvorson, Duane Hansen, Muhammed Lodhi, Dorothy Peterson and
Richard Pletcher. Member Zipf was not present. Staff included Director Juli Seydell Johnson;
Superintendent of Operations Cherryl Mesko; Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson and Recording
Secretary Lori Kimball.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item XI-C; Park Maintenance Division Report was moved to Item V; Director's Report. Member
Bari moved, Member Filipi seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the agenda as
amended.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 14, 2006
Member Filipi moved and Member Hanson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
approve the minutes of August 14, 2006 as presented.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
DIRECTOR'S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Director Johnson provided a brief update of activities and events within the various divisions of
Parks and Recreation.
Park Maintenance Division Report
Superintendent Olson introduced Paul Graham, Parks Operations Supervisor and Steve Taylor,
Parks Maintenance Supervisor. Supervisors Graham and Taylor shared the work and responsibilities of
the Parks Maintenance Division through photos, statistics and a general overview of this diverse
operation. Graham credited the seasonal staff he hires as the backbone of his operation, noting that they
are responsible for the 23 buildings and shelters, many ball fields, and special event support for camps,
Eagan Art Festival, band shell events and 4th of July festivities. Graham noted that 450 Eagan volunteers
assisted his operation over the past year.
Supervisor Taylor credited his staff for the numerous daily and seasonal tasks that occur, such as
emptying 250 trash cans every day, spreading 2400 bags of fertilizer, dragging 84 ball fields and spraying
6,800 gallons of white striping paint on playing fields for soccer, football, lacrosse and rugby. Graham
and Taylor's presentation concluded with the commission's praise and appreciationfor Eagan's beautiful,
well kept parks.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Madelyn Addition
Member Pletcher moved and Member Lodhi seconded, with all members voting in favor to make
the following recommendations to the City Council pertaining to the Madelyn Addition:
I . This Development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication
2. This Development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. The applicant shall fulfill tree mitigation requirements through the installation of thirty-six (36)
Category B trees (or an equivalent combination of Category A and/or Category C trees).
4. The applicant shall submit a revised tree preservation plan that shows the correct placement of
tree protection fencing required to protect the critical root zones of all preserved trees. Required
Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety
netting), shall 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.
5. The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-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.
6. Stormwater runoff shall be treated onsite via one constructed pond. The design and construction
of the treatment ponds and infiltration basins shall satisfy City standards and criteria.
7. The wetland delineation report for the site shall be explicitly accepted as submitted.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Director Johnson explained that Item A; Lone Oak Business Campus had been removed from the
agenda and would be re-scheduled for November.
OLD BUSINESS
Patrick Eagan Park Master Plan Update
Director Johnson provided an update of the Patrick Eagan Park Master Plan, stating the
subcommittee and consultant continue to work on the criteria for future acquisitions of park land
throughout the entire city. Johnson said future acquisition information will be provided at the October
workshop. She encouraged the public to view and respond to the draft plan of Patrick Eagan Park, the
guiding principles and a drawing that is available on the City's website. Johnson informed the viewers
that a final public meeting will occur on Thursday, October 19th at 6:00 pm in the Eagan Room and will
provide an opportunity to see the plans, talk with the consultants and provide additional feedback.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no items to review under New Business.
WATERRESOURCES UPDATE
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Water Quality Management Plan Update
Member Belfiori provided a brief update stating the plan is in the early phases of review and he
anticipates more information will be available in October or November.
ROUND TABLE
There were no items to review under Round Table.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Member Danner moved, Member Bari seconded with all
members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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