05/15/2006 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved June 19, 2006
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 15,2006
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 15,
2006 with the following Commission Members present: Joseph Bari, Margo Danner, N. Mark Filipi,
Laurie Halverson, Duane Hansen, Muhammed Lodhi, Dorothy Peterson, Richard Pletcher and Ryan Zipf.
Phil Belfiori was not present. Staff included Director of Parks and Recreation Juli Seydell Johnson;
Superintendent of Operations Cherryl Mesko; Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson; Water Resources
Coordinator Eric Macbeth and Recording Secretary Lori Kimball.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Filipi moved, Member Bari seconded; with all present members voting in favor to
approve the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 17, 2006
Chair Peterson noted that dates for Holz Farm activities had been transposed and correct
information is May 6 for Holz Farm clean up and May 21 for the spring event. It was noted that Member
Pletcher was present and Member Lodhi was absent at the meeting. Member Bari moved and Member
Danner seconded with all present members voting in favor to approve the April 17`h minutes as amended.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Member Danner recognized Laurie Halverson as the new APrC member.
Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth presented a Citizen Lake Monitoring Volunteer
Award to Joe Schaeffer for 10 years of monitoring Schwanz Lake.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
DIRECTORS UPDATE
Director Johnson provided a brief overview of activities and events within the department.
CONSENT AGENDA
Member Pletcher moved and Member Filipi seconded, with all present members voting to
recommend to the City Council the following:
• Eagandale Center Industrial Park No. 19
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication,
Advisory Parks Commission
Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 15, 2006
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
THE HERITAGE OF HIGHVIEW
Superintendent Olson provided the background for this proposal noting that Gloria Fritz is requesting
approval to create four single-family lots at 1420 Highview Avenue. The existing home will be removed
and the land will be turned into a cul-de-sac with four single-family homes.
This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication for the newly created lots. The
proposed development is located on the north side of Highview Park. Currently, the only dedicated access
to the park is from the south off of Highview Drive. As properties to the north develop and/or redevelop,
it would be advantageous to have an access on the north side of High view Park. This would negate the
need for park users to circle the park to gain access. A recommendation should be considered that would
require the developer to provide a 20' wide easement between lots 2 and 3 and construct an 8' wide
bituminous trail, in accordance with City specifications, within the easement.
When recommending that a developer provide a trail section for a park purpose, it is common that
credit be given for the cost of construction. For 2006 projects, the City Engineering Division calculated
credit of $15 per lineal foot of 8'wide bituminous trail would be applied. Because the estimated value of
the credit may exceed the calculated trail dedication a small credit could be applied toward the park
dedication. Superintendent Olson reviewed the estimated costs that would be calculated at the time of the
final plat approval.
Superintendent Olson reviewed the tree preservation issues noting that with a proposed removal less
than the allowable amount, there is no required tree mitigation for this proposal. It was also noted that
due to the size and nature of this residential subdivision, water quality ponding is not feasible. To meet
the City's water quality requirements a dedication of cash in lieu of ponding is appropriate for this
development. There are no wetlands directly associated with this parcel.
After brief discussion Member Danner moved and Member Bari seconded, with all present members
voting to recommend to the City Council the following:
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall provide a twenty foot (20') wide easement for trail purposes between lots
2 and 3. Within the easement the developer shall construct an eight (8') foot wide pedestrian trail
in accordance with city specifications. Said trail is to be constructed prior to the issuance of a
building permit for lots 2 or 3.
3. The developer shall receive a credit of fifteen dollars ($15) per lineal foot of the trail. Said credit
is to be applied first to the trail dedication amount due for the development. Any credit remaining
shall be applied to the park dedication due.
4. A revised Tree Preservation Plan shall be required to be submitted that shows the placement of
required Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate
safety netting) 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. This development shall be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of on-site water quality
ponding.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 15, 2006
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OLD BUSINESS
At their April meeting the Advisory Commission opened the public comment period for the
proposal for public sculpture from the Eagan Art House. The Art House has asked that this request be
pulled until the Patrick Eagan Park Master Plan has been completed. The Advisory Commission took
official action to rescind the public review requirement based on the request by the Eagan Art House.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no items to review under New Business.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
Director Johnson introduced Sean McCaffrey who is interning with the City of Eagan as part of
his college major of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. McCaffrey said that his primary project was
research pertaining to the miniature golf course that will be installed at Cascade Bay. He shared his
process of researching other miniature golf courses, marketing strategies, staffing, course rules and
discovering the challenges that accompany owning miniature golf course and potential solutions.
McCaffrey concluded he presentation by answering questions from the commission members.
ROUND TABLE
Chair Peterson welcomed Laurie Halverson as a new APrC member. Member Danner noted that
new officers are now in place on the commission. Dorothy Peterson is the Chair, Richard Pletcher is the
Vice Chair and N Mark Filipi is the Secretary.
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 7:30 p.m.
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