07/17/2006 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved August 14, 2006
Approved August 14, 2006
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2006
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on
July 17, 2006 with the following Commission Members present: Joseph Bari, Phil Belfiori, Margo
Danner, N. Mark Filipi, Laurie Halverson, Duane Hansen, Muhammed Lodhi, Dorothy Peterson and
Richard Pletcher and Ryan Zipf. Staff included Director of Parks and Recreation Juli Seydell Johnson;
Superintendent of Operations Cherryl Mesko; Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson; Recreation Program
Manager Paula Nowariak and Recording Secretary, Lori Kimball.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Filipi moved and Member Zipf seconded with all present members voting in favor to
approve the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2006
Member Bari moved and Member Danner seconded with all present members voting in favor to
approve the June 19, 2006 minutes as presented.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
John Ward, Eagan resident and member of the Core Greenway, expressed his appreciation to the
City and APrC for their efforts on the Patrick Eagan Master Plan.
DIRECTORS UPDATE
Director Johnson provided a brief overview of activities and events within the department.
Member Bari complimented Director Johnson and her staff regarding the new Captain's Course mini golf
course, stating he had played the game and was impressed with the new addition to Cascade Bay.
Director Johnson noted that resident letters of appreciation and newspaper articles highlighting Parks
and Recreation activities had been included in the APrC packets.
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Filipi moved and Member Bari seconded, with all present members voting to
recommend to the City Council the following:
Walgreen's-Anxon, Inc.
• Based on City staff review and recommendations, the developer shall be required to
implement low impact development techniques on the large parking area that may include
pervious pavement, infiltration basins, landscape plantings, etc. equivalent to the amount of
stormwater storage and quality of stormwater treatment expected by traditional stormwater
(NURP) ponds.
• If low impact development techniques are not feasible and practical, a cash payment in lieu of
the necessary stormwater treatment pond volume shall be required.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There were no development proposals for the Commission to review.
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OLD BUSINESS
Patrick Eagan Park Master Plan Update
Director Johnson provided an update noting the consultant met with the APrC, the Eagan Art House
Board of Directors, Caponi Art Park and Friends of the Core Greenway. The consultant will consider the
information gathered from these four groups along with the natural resource inventory and then meet with
the subcommittee for discussions to formulate a draft plan. Johnson continued that the full APrC will
receive a draft concept plan at the August meeting followed by discussions with the City Council at a
workshop on August 291h
NEW BUSINESS
2007 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Superintendent Olson provided background for this item, stating that Chair Peterson had designed the
new "Inclusion Criteria" categories for the CIP. Chair Peterson responded that the inclusion criteria
category attempts to tie the CIP to the categories used within the 20/20 Vision Plan.
Inclusion Criteria;
• PA; Replacement of park amenities based on the Parks Renewal/Replacement Schedule
• MP; Progressive phases of the implementation of approved master plans
• AP; Set aside funds for the potential acquisition of property
• SP; Set aside funds for small projects and partnership opportunities
• ND; New development to existing facilities
• UG; Projects requested by specific user groups on City property
Superintendent Olson showed a map representing the projects listed in the 2007 Project Summary,
briefly described the projects and answered questions about the summary. Olson noted the
Acquisition/Development sub-committee reviewed the proposed 2007-20011 CIP in a workshop held on
July 6. Member Pletcher moved and Chair Peterson seconded, with all present members voting in favor
to recommend to the City Council approval of the 2007-2011 CIP as presented.
2007 Parks And Trails Dedication Fees
Director Johnson provided background information, stating that an APrC subcommittee reviewed the
process at a workshop on February 17 and recommended proceeding. The full APrC reviewed the 2007
proposal at a workshop on June 19.
Chair Peterson moved and Member Lodhi seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
recommend that the City Council adopt the 2007 parks and trails dedication schedule as presented.
Parks Dedication Trails Dedication
2006 rates Proposed 2007 2006 rates Proposed 2007
Single Family $3278/unit $3308/unit $238/unit $250/unit
Duplex 3206 3258 "
Townhouse/Quad 3178 3458 "
Apt/Multi 3070 3212 "
Commercial 5790 6080 $1340/net acre $1251/net acre
Industrial 4868 5111 11 "
Comm/Industrial
Prior to 1983 2943 2618 " "
Addition To 2007 Fees And Charges
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Member Zipf introduced this item, stating the items brought to the Recreation Subcommittee included the
review of concessions operations at rental tournaments, additional fees for the 2007 fee schedule and the
Commercial Use of Parks fee. The Recreation Subcommittee met on Wednesday, July 12 to review and
discuss these items.
• Field renters have the option to operate concessions or ask the city to operate concessions during
their event. Field rental fees apply to all renters.
• Addition of fees for disc golf course, outdoor hockey rinks and sand volleyball courts to the 2007
Fee Schedule.
• Recommendation to City Council to remove "use of Subsidized Park Facilities, Pavilions and
Moonshine Retreat Center for Fund Raising or Commercial Profit Generating Activities" policy
5.71 from the Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Policy.
Member Danner moved and Member Bari seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
recommend to the City Council that the 2007 Fee Schedule be approved as amended.
Member Danner moved and Member Bari seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
recommend to the City Council that the Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Policy be approved as
amended.
WATER RESOURCES UPDATE
Member Belfiori told the commission that in August a rough draft of the Water Quality Management
Plan will be provided to the APrC, feedback will be collected and a workshop will be scheduled. It was
noted that the workshop will be scheduled on August 14 from 6-7 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
Quarterly Recreation Division Report
Recreation Program Manager Paula Nowariak, provided an update and PowerPoint overview of
recreation programs for the spring and summer of 2006.
BMX Track Update
Superintendent Olson updated the commission on the progress of the BMX bike track that is being
assembled directly behind the skate park near the Lexington Diffley ball fields. Olson provided
background stating the track is a 2006 CIP project budgeted for $10,000 for signage, fencing and other
expenses. He continued that the concept was originally developed through meeting with teens at the
Oasis. Olson shared the teens plan, showing an intermediate track, an advanced track and a hairpin turn.
Olson also showed photographs of the project, highlighting a sample jump (called a table top) built by
youth who helped build a model for City staff to copy.
Superintendent Olson also shared photos of a project at Little Goat ball field for dugout roofs. Olson
said this project was a result of the shared financial partnership between the Eagan Athletic Association
and the City of Eagan.
COMMUNICATIONS
Director Johnson and Superintendent Olson reminded viewers that City assistance with Buckthorn
removal does not occur during the summer but will resume in the fall.
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ROUND TABLE
There were no round table items for discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Member Filipi moved, Member Bari seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
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