04/14/2008 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
WORKSHOP
April 14, 2008 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
7:00 PM Conference Rooms 2A & B
Eagan Municipal Center
City Council Chambers • Arbor Day Poster Judging
• Carriage Hills Discussion
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 pm
II. Adopt Agenda 7:01 pm
III. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 17, 2008 7:02 pm
IV. Visitors to be Heard 7:03 pm
V. Director's Update Pages 3-4 7:04 pm
VI. Consent Agenda 7:10 pm
A. Arbor Day Proclamation Pages 5-6
B. Lundberg Addition - Terminal Drive LLC Pages 7-9
C. Wetland Banking Page 10
VII. Development Proposals 7:11 pm
VIII. Old Business 7:12 pm
IX. New Business
A. Bald Lake Trail Pages 11-12 7:13 pm
X. Other Business and Reports
A. Recreation Programming Report Pages 13-15 7:20 pm
XI. Communications 7:35 pm
XII. Round Table 7:36 pm
XIII. Adjournment 7:40 pm
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request
at least 96 hours in advance of the event. I fa notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids.
Next Advisory Parks Commission Meeting
May 19, 2008
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
2007-2008 MEETING SCHEDULE
July Feb
NAME May Jun 16 Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan 14 Mar Apr May
14 18 No 20 17 11 19 17 14 Thurs 17 14 19
Thurs No
Joseph Bari x X X X X X X X
Phil Belfiori O* X X X X x x 0 X
Jennifer Dahlquist (Alt) X X X X X X X X X
Laurie Halverson O* X X X X X X X O*
Duane Hansen x X X X X X X O* X
Dorothy Peterson x X X X X X X X
Richard Pletcher O* X X X X O*
Ryan Zipf x 0* X X X X X X O*
X = present O = absent 0° = notified staff of absence prior to meeting
Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acauisitionl
Development Sub-Committee
Ryan Zipf Duane Hansen
Jennifer Dahlquist Phil Belfiori Dorothy Peterson
Richard Pletcher Richard Pletcher Joseph Bari
Laurie Halverson
UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES:
April 14 Regular Advisory Commission meeting - Last meeting for • Wetland Banking - Natural Resources Subcommittee
Joe Bari and Richard Pletcher • Bald Lake Trail Access - April meeting
May 19 Regular Advisory Commission meeting - new members
Organizational meeting
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
2007-08 MEMBERS
NAME AND ADDRESS TERM TELEPHONE TERM
START EXPIRES
JOSEPH BARI (Secretary) 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 5/2008
3033 Timberwood Trail (3 yr. 1999)
Eagan, MN 55121 (3 yr. 2002) 'bad .com
(3 yr. 2005)
PHIL BELFIORI 2002 651-905-0293 (H) 512009
3671 Canary Way (1yr. 2002) 651-266-9112 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr, 2003) 651-230-2051 (cell
(3 yr, 2006)
PhiLBelfioriCa?cistpaul.mn.us
JENNIFER DAHLQUIST (Alternate) 2007 651-994-8080 (H) 5/2008
3885 Gibraltar Trail (1 yr. 2007) 612-626-1602 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 Jeffnerl5@hotmail,com
LAURIE HALVERSON May, 2006 651-662-6291 (W) 5/2009
680 Brockton Circle (1 yr, 2006) 651-686-0183 (H)
Eagan, MN 55123 (2 yr, 2007) Laurie L Halverson0bluecrossmn.com
DUANE L. HANSEN May, 2004 952-894-9228 (W) 5/2008
3911 Denmark Ave (t yr. 2004) 651-687-9566 (H)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2005) dlhansen(ft.com
DOROTHY PETERSON (Chair) 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 5/2009
4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2000)
Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2003) norsk433704uno.com
(3 yr, 2006)
RICHARD PLETCHER 2001 651-687-9177 (H) 5/2008
1074 Northview Park (1 yr. 2001)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2002) richard.i)letcher@usarc-emh2.army.mil
(3 yr. 2005)
RYAN ZIPF (Vice Chair) 2005 651-686-2958 (H) 5/2009
4721 Pebble Beach Way (1 yr. 2005) 651-281-1275 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr, 2006) rziof@►mnc.ora
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Eagan City Staff E-Mail:
lsjohnson@cityofeagan.com cmesko@cityofeaaan.com Polson@cityofeaaan.com
ghove@cityofeagan.com emacbeth@citvofeaaan.com 2-14-08
Phone #651-675-5505 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 p.m.)
Eagan Parks and Recreation Phone Number: 651-675-5500
Eagan Parks and Recreation Staff E-Mail
Director
,Juli Seydell.Johnson isiohnson@tityofeagan.com
Administration:
Cherryl Mesko cmesko@cityofeaAan.com
Paul Olson polson@cityofeagan.com
Paula Nowariak pnowariak@cityofeagan.com
Sonya Rippe srippe@cityofeagan.com
Forestry:
Gregg Hove ghove@cityofeagan.com
Water Resources:
Eric Macbeth emacbeth@cityofeagan.com
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: JULI SEYDELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: APRIL 11, 2008
Workshop - 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms 2 A & B
Arbor Day Poster Judging and Carriage Hills Update
ITEM I: Call to order
ITEM II: Approval of agenda
ITEM III: Approval of minutes of March 17, 2008
ITEM IV: Visitors to be Heard
Staff is not aware of any visitors who wish to address the Commission at this
time.
ITEM V: Director's Update
Director Johnson will provide a brief overview of activities and events within the
department.
ITEM VI: Consent Agenda
■ The annual Arbor Day Proclamation is included for review and
recommendation to the City Council.
■ The Lundberg Addition development is also included with background
information included in the packet.
■ Wetland banking has been discussed at previous workshops and is ready
for a recommendation to the City Council to proceed with consideration of
banking locations within the City of Eagan.
■ All items can be approved with one motion unless an item needs to be
pulled from the agenda for discussion.
ITEM VII: Development Proposals
There are no Development Agenda items for the Commission to review.
ITEM VIII: Old Business
There are no Old Business items for the Commission to review.
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ITEM IX: New Business
Bald Lake Public Fishing Access is the only item under New Business. This item
has been discussed in workshop session in the past and is now ready for
Commission discussion and recommendation to the City Council. Background
information in included in the packet.
ITEM X: Other Business and Reports
Recreation Programming staff will provide an overview of division activities and
events over the past several months.
ITEM XI: Communications
Enclosed in the packet is a copy of the 2007 Annual Report.
ITEM XII: Round Table
Any items of concern that might be placed on upcoming agendas or items of
interest will be identified.
ITEM XIII: Adjournment
Reminder:
This is the last regularly scheduled meeting of the APrC for 2007/2008. The May 19, 2008
meeting will begin the new calendar year with newly appointed APrC members.
This will also be the last meeting for Joe Bari and Richard Pletcher so please join them in
celebrating their contributions to the APrC over cake and coffee following the meeting.
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APRIL 2008
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
• STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE
• Eagan Market Fest finalized collaboration plans with Dakota County & DARTS to kick-off
their "Living Longer & Stronger In Dakota County" Initiative on Wednesday, July 30, from 4-8
pm at the Eagan Community Center as part of the Market Fest Event. That night is a Classic
Car & Oldies Music night theme with special musical performance by local favorite, The
Rockin Hollywoods and "Elvis" will be in attendance. A classic car show and family activities
are all in addition to the farmer's market vendors and artisans.
• Sounds of Hope a youth music and dance performance group made up of youth from around the
world have been booked to perform at the Taste of the World Night at Market Fest on July 23rd
offering a cultural awareness evening of activities.
• The Eagan Foundation will host their annual wine tasting at the Eagan Community Center on
April 17tH
• Arena Softball is growing. Several teams are playing in a double header league and interest in
open play is expanding primarily because of the poor outdoor conditions at this time. The Star
Tribune will have an article in the April 16 newspaper as a follow-up to their tour and "test" of
the new sport.
• Planning continues for the Festival of Trees/Arbor Day event May 17 in Central Park.
Numerous groups have expressed interest in volunteering. There will be demonstrations and
exciting competitions all day long. The poster contest winner will also be recognized.
• SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Summer field trips are ramping up for The Blast! Between January and May, 22 were
scheduled and June through August, there are another 22 scheduled. Field trips booked so far
in 2008 arel50 less than the entire attendance in 2007.
• The Eagan Community Center has purchased 250 chairs for outdoor wedding ceremonies.
With the number of outdoor weddings steadily increasing, these chairs will provide a
convenience to guests and an additional source of revenue for the Community Center. There
are already 10 events interested in renting the chairs this summer.
• April kicks off the annual wedding season crunch, with five receptions scheduled at the
Community Center.
• The turf in the east arena has provided multiple opportunities for local schools to bring their
sports (baseball primarily) indoors. The netted and divided space provides the perfect
environment for players unable to use outdoor fields this time of the year.
• STRENGTHEN SAFETY AND SECURITY
• Twenty-four youth took part in the Babysitting/Home Alone Clinic, a partnership between the
Eagan Fire Lady's Auxiliary and Eagan Parks & Recreation. Youth learned about how to be
safe when home alone, how to care for youth in their charge and safety information from the
Eagan Police and Fire Departments.
• The annual rash of spring vandalism has begun. Windows have been broken, shelters spray
painted and walls damaged. Residents can help by calling 911 to report any suspicious activity.
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• PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS
• The Eagan Fun Run is coming up on Saturday, May 17th at Northview Park Athletic Complex.
New this year is a pre-race packet pick-up the night before for pre-registered runners to pick up
their bib numbers, shirts and race information
• Plans are underway to install outdoor fitness equipment in Central Park. This "fitness zone"
will be right next to the children's playground which will allow parents to model physical
activity for their kids, along with being a great addition for all people utilizing the walking
trails.
• Marketing will begin for the 90 Day Summer Fitness Pass in mid-April.
• Spring sweeping of the parks and boulevard trails has begun. The process generally takes 7 to
10 days. The County will eventually sweep the grass boulevards
• Reminder; As has been past practice, Park restrooms will not be open on daily basis until after
Memorial Day when sufficient staff is available for daily cleaning. There are satellite toilets at
various park sites. Restrooms will be open for special events and scheduled activities.
PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
■ Dakota County STS crews have been removing sand from bridges and debris from ponds and
parks. Many volunteer groups have signed up for park clean-ups
■ The Friends of the Eagan Core Greenway have scheduled a clean-up in Patrick Eagan Park as
recognition of Earth Day. The event will take place Saturday April 19, 10AM to noon.
■ Various contractors hired by Utility companies are again clearing line corridors in the middle
section of the City. Federal regulations are pushing them to clear more than in past years. The
City Forester reviews the cutting in park areas.
■ The Tree Inspector will start employment on April 21. The very successful Buckthorn Pickup
Program will commence shortly thereafter. All pick up sites must be visited/ reviewed by the TI
before they can be scheduled.
FACILITATE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
• Strength/balanc6/yoga and tai chi are both being taught once/week for the residents at
Gramercy with very good participation. This program is partially funded through the CDBG
grant.
PROVIDE RECREATION EXPERIENCES
• A new South of the River Recreators (SORR) Intro to Running course being held at Blackhawk
Park starting in April is being well-received.
• Seventeen youth are taking part in the Adapted Softball program learning throwing and hitting
skills and the rules of the game. The program ends April 20th.
• Currently there are 199 teams registered for adult softball. The season begins, weather
permitting, Monday, April 21st
• There are 26 basketball, volleyball and wiffleball teams registered for spring leagues.
• Park crews are doing what they can to survey out athletic fields to speed up the lining process
when conditions do allow. The continuing wet conditions have delayed all routine spring field
maintenance while appearing useable, the turf remains very susceptible to damage that
would impact it for the rest of year.
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VI-A; Arbor Day Proclamation
FAttachmen April If, 2008
X
City of Eagan Parks and Recreation MEMO x 1. Arbor Day Proclamation
2. Arbor Day invitation
3. Festival of Trees a]
AGENDA ITEM: ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: GREGG HOVE, SUPERVISOR OF FORESTRY
ITEM OVERVIEW: Acknowledge the Arbor Day Resolution setting Saturday, May 17t1' as Arbor
Day and May as Arbor Month in the City of Eagan
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
• Eagan has received the Tree City USA community designation from the National Arbor
Day Foundation for the twenty-first consecutive year. Each year the Parks and
Recreation Department conducts an Arbor Day program which includes participation in
a tree planting project. This year the 22nd annual event will be held at the City of Eagan
Community Center and Central Park. This year's Arbor Day Celebration will be
expanded to include the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) Festival of Trees
and the State Tree Climbing Championships (see attachments).
• Recognition as a Tree City is based on efforts by the City to promote tree planting in the
community and the resolution demonstrates that effort.
• To become a Tree City, a community must meet four standards: a tree board or
department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an
Arbor Day observance.
• Eagan has demonstrated progress in the following forestry activities: Publications, parks
and open space, and improved ordinance.
• Receiving these awards acknowledges the City's efforts to minimize environmental
impact during developments, and adhere to policies such as "Forever Green," aimed to
maintain and enhance Eagan's trees and foliage.
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Scheduled Arbor DU activities include:
7:00 am - 6:00 pm Minnesota State Tree Climbing Championships
Central Park Woodland Area
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Vendor Booths
Central Park Parking Lot
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Food and Refreshments Served
Near the ECC Bandshell
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Educational Displays
Near the ECC Ellipse
12:00 Noon. -1:00pm Arbor Day Ceremony
ECC Bandshell
12:30 pm -1:00 pm Poster Contest Winner Announcement
ECC Bandshell
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rain Garden Installation
Southeast corner of ECC Bldg
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tree Planting "Restoring a Woodland
Trail area south of Gazebo
About 5:30 pm Tree Climbing Championships Concludes with the Masters Challenge
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. Acknowledge the resolution setting May 20, 2006 as Arbor day and May as Arbor Month in
the City of Eagan.
2. Other
Date: April 11, 2008
Agenda Item: VI-B; Lundberg Addition
Action
° City Ol Ea(on Information
Attachments X 1. Preliminary Plat
MEMO 2. Aerial View
AGENDA ITEM: VI-B; LUNDBERG ADDITION - TERMINAL DRIVE LLC
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: JULI SEYDELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and
wetlands issues that pertain to the Lundberg Addition development.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
Jim Lundberg is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision of 3.3 acres to create two lots
upon property located at 3195 Terminal Drive legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Sibley
Terminal Industrial Park, located in the NE 'A of Section 8.
The property was platted in 1964 and the existing 8,000 square foot building was constructed in
1990. The subject site is one platted parcel and contains a single building and a small shed.
The result of the proposed subdivision will be two parcels that meet all Limited Industrial (I-1)
zoning standards.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION:
The Development shall be subject to a cash parks dedication and cash trails dedications. The
amount of the dedications to be determined by the prevailing rate at the time a building plan is
submitted.
TREE PRESERVATION:
A Tree Preservation Plan, that has been submitted with this application, has been reviewed and
revised by staff (non-significant trees have been removed from the inventory). The revised plan
indicates that there twenty-three (23) significant trees existing at this site. Tree species include
cottonwood, elm, ash, maple, cedar, and spruce. Tree diameters range from 6 inches to 36 inches,
averaging about 14".
According to the Tree Preservation Plan received, nineteen (19) significant trees (82.5% of the
total) will be removed. The City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance sets an allowable
removal for this type of development at 30%. With a significant tree removal greater than the
allowable, there is a required tree mitigation of forty-four (44) Category B trees associated with
this application.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
An existing business development occupies one portion of the proposed subdivision, while the other
portion is undeveloped. No City water quality requirements have been met previously for the entire parcel.
Therefore, the following City water quality requirements (according to 2007 Water Quality and Wetland
Management Plan) are now relevant to this development proposal:
1. There must be no-net increase, compared to existing conditions, in the amount of Total Phosphorus
(TP) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) leaving the site or 50 percent TP and 80 percent TSS must be
removed from stormwater runoff, whichever is more restrictive.
2. The first one-half inch of stormwater runoff from any rainfall event from the entire site must be
infiltrated.
At its discretion, the City may modify or waive this requirement, based on consideration of any of the
following:
a. soil borings indicate unsuitability for infiltration;
b. infiltration of the equivalent runoff volume is accomplished elsewhere within the same
City subdrainage district;
c. potential of groundwater contamination exists due but not limited to such variables as:
• geology that exposes aquifer vulnerability (e.g., karst, shallow bedrock, etc.); or
• land use that causes high pollutant and sediment levels in stormwater (e.g., industrial
areas, high vehicular traffic rights-of-way, etc.); or
d. other circumstances that may affect feasible and prudent implementation.
3. This development may be subject to cash dedications in lieu of the above requirements, at the City's
discretion.
The developer proposes to meet City water quality requirements through a combination of practices
located in the north and south sides of the site. Each infiltration area is preceded by a combination of
grassed swales and sedimentation areas prior to discharge into the main infiltration areas.
Because there are no wetlands associated with this proposed subdivision, City Code § 11.67,
Wetland Protection and Management Regulations, does not apply.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. The development shall be subject to a cash Parks dedication. Said dedication shall be
calculated and paid at such time as building plans are submitted and approved. The dedication
calculation shall be made at the prevailing rate for a Commercial/Industrial development. This
condition is to be included in any development agreement.
2. The development shall be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The applicant shall fulfill the previously required tree mitigation conditions through the
preservation and/or installation of forty-four (44) Category B trees.
4. The applicant shall protect preserved significant trees through the placement of required Tree
Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety
netting), to 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.
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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. The means and methods by which the developer satisfies all City water quality requirements
should be reviewed by and be acceptable to City Engineering and Water Resources staff.
7. This development shall achieve no-net increase of Total Phosphorus (TP) and Total
Suspended Solids (TSS) loading or meet removal performance criteria of 50 percent TP and
80 percent TSS, whichever is more restrictive.
8. This development shall infiltrate or retain the first one-half inch of stormwater runoff from
any rainfall event from: 1) new impervious areas of redevelopment activities and 2) the entire
site of new development activities.
9. This development shall pay cash in lieu of on-site treatment for all portions of the parcel that
don't satisfy water quality requirements, at the discretion of the City.
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Date: April 11, 2008
Agenda Item: VI-C; Wetland Banking
Action X
Information
«it City Ol in Attachments 1. Proposed Wetland Bank
EaEd MEMO Sites
AGENDA ITEM: VI-C; WETLAND BANKING
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
ITEM OVERVIEW: Provide recommendations to City Council regarding proposed Wetland
Bank sites and preparation of formal Wetland Bank plans.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
Minn. Rules Ch. 8420.0700 to 8420.0760 provides standards for the establishment and
administration of a state wetland banking system, as authorized by Minn. Stats. § 103G.2242.
Subject to the aforementioned rules, an account holder in the Minnesota Wetland Bank may
deposit or withdraw acres of wetland credits to replace present or future wetland impacts it incurs.
On May 15, 2002, the City of Eagan established an account in the Minnesota Wetland Bank when
it purchased 3.5 acres of wetland credits from a 27.5-acre wetland bank site in Eureka Township,
Dakota County. On December 31, 2002, the City withdrew 1.56 acres of credits as replacement
for wetland impacts associated with establishing Central Park Pond. On June 16, 2003, the City
withdrew 0.49 acres of credits as an "on-loan" replacement for wetland impacts associated with
establishing Hunt Drive, which was constructed to access the Terra Glenn subdivision west of the
Eagan Maintenance Facility. By agreement on June 17, 2003 with the City, Blue Cross Blue
Shield and Lundgren Brothers (developer of Terra Glenn) will replace this latter withdrawal to
the City's wetland bank account. Presently, however, the City has only 1.45 acres of wetland
credits in its account.
During a 2003 workshop, the City Council expressed interest in acquiring additional wetland
bank credits. Thus, the 2007 Water Quality and Wetland Management Plan (WQWMP) identifies
as a priority project to "Complete a wetland assessment in parks and other dedicated open space
to identify potential banking and mitigation sites within the City." According to the WQWMP,
this is necessary to potentially avoid or reduce "wetland export" in wetland mitigation situations.
Eagan's Lakes and Wetlands staff recently has carried out this inventory, and hereby is presenting
for Advisory Parks Commission consideration two proposed Wetland Bank sites, as indicated in
Attachment 1.
ANALYSIS:
Each proposed Wetland Bank site is in a City park: Site A is in Bridle Ridge Park; Site B is in
Wandering Walk Park. Site A may provide up to about 2.4 acres of credits through construction
of a berm around the west end of the existing wetland and a skimmer with weir at the outlet. No
soil excavation is expected to be necessary. Site B may provide up to about 5.0 acres of credits
through construction of a berm around the north end of the existing wetland and a skimmer with
weir at the outlet. Most of this area likely will need to be excavated of approximately 8,000 cubic
yards of soil.
The proposed strategy is to complete this project in two phases: Site A in the first year (ideally
2008) and Site B in the second year (ideally 2009). All City staff, consultant, and construction
costs to complete the Wetland Bank project would be paid through the Lakes and Wetlands
Program (Public Works Department) and the Water Quality Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
The next step in the process is for City staff to be authorized to prepare a formal Wetland Bank
Plan application for consideration by the City Council. Part A of the application is.a Wetland
Bank Scoping Document, and Part B of the application is the Wetland Bank Plan Supplement,
which includes specific design, construction, vegetation, and monitoring plans. Once completed,
the Wetland Bank Plan application will provide a future opportunity for public input (including
the APrC) on scope, design, and specifications, prior to a final consideration by the City Council.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. Provide consent to proposed Wetland Bank sites (as generalized in Attachment 1)
2. Recommend the City Council authorize preparation of Wetland Bank Plan application
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Date: April 14, 2008
Agenda Item: IX-A; Bald Lake Public Fishing
Access
Action X
Ea Information
City Ol Attachments X 1. Neighborhood Fishing
1664 1111 ~/llja MEMO 2. Bald Lake access options
3. Resident letters
AGENDA ITEM: IX-A; BALD LAKE PUBLIC FISHING ACCESS
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
ITEM OVERVIEW: Provide direction for establishing a public access trail to Bald Lake to help
complete the Eagan Neighborhood Fishing program.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
A longstanding goal -of Eagan's Lakes and Wetlands Program is to provide a recreational fishing
opportunity within one mile of all City neighborhoods. Over the years, the City has developed public
fishing accesses and facilities on many lakes that are highlighted in the Eagan Fishing Guide. To complete
the final installment of the "Neighborhood Fishing" program, the City needs to establish a recreational
fishing opportunity in east-central Eagan, as shown in yellow on Attachment 1. Bald Lake is the only lake
in this area with the two basic qualifications to meet this need: 1) characteristics that support game fish
and 2) City parkland access.
The reasons for improving fishing opportunities on City lakes are simple: The Minnesota DNR will stock
largemouth bass and bluegill sunfish if the City provides winter aeration and public access. The City
would aerate Bald Lake prevent game fish from suffocating due to insufficient dissolved oxygen (i.e.,
winterkill). Winter aeration may not be necessary every year.
ANALYSIS:
An undeveloped portion of Wandering Walk Park provides two options to access Bald Lake via a
pedestrian-only, "rustic" trail. As shown on Attachment 2, "Option 1" is from Northview Park Road south
of the lake; "Option 2" is from a stub trail off of Elrene Road east of the lake. The trail would be fot.ir-feet
wide and comprised of wood chips. Its installation would require minimal brush clearing (primarily
buckthorn removal) and little if any surface alteration. There also would be minimal clearing of a 20-foot
wide shoreline fishing area. Neither large trees need to be removed to construct the trail or fishing area nor
will it be necessary to construct a parking area.
The goal is to complete the trail by mid summer 2008. Any staff and labor costs to construct the trail
would be paid through the Lakes and Wetlands Program (Public Works Department), not the Parks and
Recreation Department.
In December 2007 and January 2008, City staff sent to residences adjacent to Options 1 and 2,
respectively, letters requesting feedback on the then proposed Option 1 trail. The City received several
letters (see Attachment 3) that collectively indicated some support and some concerns. The concerns
centered on the possibility the Option 1 trail would lead to an increase in juvenile crime/mischief by
students from the school across the road. There was no outright opposition either to a trail in general or to
the Option 2 trail.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. Construct a trail via Option 1, from Northview Park Road south of the lake
2. Construct a trail via Option 2, from Elrene Road starting at the end of the existing blacktop trail
3. Construct a trail via both options to create one longer trail
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Date: April 11, 2008
Agenda Item: X-A; Recreation Programming
Report
Action
City of Eap Information x
MEMO Attachments
AGENDA ITEM: QUARTERLY RECREATION DIVISION REPORT
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: RECREATION SUPERVISORY STAFF
ITEM OVERVIEW: An update and overview of recreation programs for September 2007-March 2008
BACKGROUNDMISTORY: The Recreation staff met with the APrC programming sub committee to share
ideas, discuss programming and receive direction from the board during the fall of 2004. As a result of the
meetings, recreation supervisory staff has been invited to share program information on a quarterly basis. This
report is a culmination of all of the recreation program areas including community events, preschool, family,
teens and seniors programs.
Community and Special Events
• Harvest of Art Community Art Exhibit in October of 2007 attracted 27 local artists. It was held at
Rasmussen College.
■ Holz Farm's Lone Oak Days was held over a rainy weekend in September. Despite the weather, 336
people came out to enjoy some old fashioned fun. Many activities were moved to the barn to stay out
of the rain and cold.
■ An Old Fashioned Holiday was celebrated at Holz Farm On December 2, with 443 people in the
holiday spirit enjoying the afternoon with a hayride, singing, sipping cider and eating cookies, making
crafts and visiting with Santa and his reindeer. Thanks to the Friends of the Farm for their volunteer
efforts.
■ The Egg Hunt in the Blast was a huge success! 45 children attended and had a great time hunting for
eggs, doing crafts, taking photos with the bunny, getting their face painted and eating cookies.
■ Santa Visit was hosted by the Eagan Seniors in December. Santa LeMay and his Senior Elves
welcomed 135 children plus 145 parents to the Lone Oak Room. Children, parents and seniors all
enjoyed this free community event.
• Daddy's Little Sweetheart Dance on Sunday, February 10`h was an enchanting event with the Oaks
at the Eagan Community Center transformed into a Winter Wonderland Theme. Over 120 dads,
uncles, grandfathers and little girls ages 3 -12 years enjoyed an evening to remember. Each couple
participated in a grand march introduction and went home with a picture to remember the special
evening. Girls created snowflake princess crowns, decorated snowflake cookies, created a snowflake
ornament and danced the night away.
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■ The Eagan Indoor Community Garage Sale held Saturday, January 26`h was a big success.
Attendance doubled in 2007 to 1,200 attendees and 52 sellers. The Sun Current attended the event and
showcased a garage sale picture on the front page of the Sun Current after the event. Evaluation
feedback was positive with more requests to do the sale twice a year.
■ The Dog Sled & Ice Fishing event took place at Blackhawk Park on Saturday, February 2"d with ice
fishing demonstrations, fishing try-it opportunities, dog sledding presentations and rides.
• During the event Chillin' Out at the ECC, the Oasis had over 40 participants attend the Oasis Family
Night. Family Night consisted of roasted marshmallows by the fire, video games, board games and
more.
• Halloween Hodgepodge was held on Sunday, October 28 at the Eagan Community Center. There
were over 900 tickets sold with 135 volunteers, 13 businesses and organizations and Parks &
Recreation Staff from all divisions working on the event. The event also collected a truck load of food
for Dakota Woodlands. This was a true community event.
Eagan Art House
• Pottery Sale at the Eagan Art House in November, 2007 had 8 potters participate, including Art
House instructors and students. The Eagan Art House benefitted from revenue of about $1,200. This
was enough to upgrade and repair one of the kilns with new parts and a computer.
• New Pottery kiln was donated to the Eagan Art House pottery studio by a long time student and
volunteer. Maintenance upgraded the electrical outlets to accommodate the two upgraded kilns.
• Copper Pit Fire workshop at the beginning of the year was greeted with 10 pottery students, most of
them new to the Art House. This new workshop was met with great enthusiasm and a desire for
another workshop next winter.
• The Eagan Art House sign, funded through a Dakota County Community Power grant in 2006, was
installed on the East side of the building in March. It's a wonderful, colorful and visible addition to
the house. In addition, maintenance painted the interior general studio space.
• Off Site Art Instruction was provided for the following organizations;
Corpus Christi Home school Co-Op, Bloomington, District 196 Community Education (Northview
Elementary, Deerwood Elementary, Glacier Hills Elementary), Friendly Hills Middle School, Falcon's
Nest after school program and Somerset Elementary School in Mendota Heights.
• Registration Numbers: Fall 2006 - 229/ Fall 2007 - 371 Winter 2007 - 253
Winter 2008 - 234.
Seniors
■ The 4th Annual Senior Expo was held last September at the Eagan Community Center.
Approximately 225 seniors were able to visit with 35 local exhibitors that specialize in various
services for seniors. Entertainment, a speaker on downsizing and a dessert buffet were all part of this
successful event.
■ A Volunteer Party recognizing the contributions of each senior volunteer was held in January at the
Eagan Community Center. This fun-filled event highlighted all of the contributions the seniors made
in 2007. A slide show and music entertained 65 seniors attending this celebration.
■ Members Only Pizza Party. The Eagan Senior Program Advisory Board hosted a member's only
pizza party in February for 2008. This was a free event for members.
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■ Attendance continues to grow in the Lone Oak Room. Membership increased in 2007 which also
brought more seniors into the Lone Oak Room to participate in our weekly programs. The seniors
continue to enjoy many programs and events. In 2007, Lone Oak Room attendance reached 5,098.
■ CDBG Senior Programming has been met with enthusiasm by participants at its first outreach site,
Gramercy. The senior residents are enjoying Strength/Balance/Yoga, Tai Chi and Art classes.
Preschool
■ Fall preschool session ran September 10 -December 14, with 306 children ages 1-5 years old
participating in programs. An additional 98 children and parents from the classes attended the field
trip to the apple orchard on October 9"' and 10`".
• Winter session of preschool ended on March 21, with a total of 307 children registered, and an
additional 46 participants that attended the trip to the Children's Museum that was offered in February.
■ Spring session began on March 31 and is off to a slow start with 281 registered and ready to learn and
play.
Teens
■ South Metro Short Film Festival, a teen focused program, was held on September 29`x'
Approximately 150 people were in attendance at the event and film entries tripled in numbers. The
event overall was a huge success and had a wide range of partners and sponsorship as well.
■ The Oasis drop in hours, teen center programs, and special event attendance totaled 1,872 from
September 1, 2007 through March 2008.
■ ETAB (Eagan Teen Advisory Board) continues to oversee programming at the Oasis Teen Center.
ETAB and the Oasis staff have been working together to develop and implement new programs.
■ CDBG Teen Programming at Black Hawk Middle School entitled "Extreme Sports and Games" has
been a huge success. The Oasis Teen Center teamed up with staff at Black Hawk Middle School and
created a six week program geared towards sixth and seventh grade students. A total of 32 students
signed up for the program and activities ranged from ice skating, a school wide scavenger hunt, gym
games, a field trip to Pump It Up, and a trip to the Oasis Teen Center.
Adapted Recreation:
■ Adapted Floor Hockey Program had 17 children with disabilities develop and practice skills in floor
hockey.
■ Kick-off practice for the Adapted Basketball season attracted fifteen kids and new volunteers were
oriented to assist with the program on January 61h.
Upcoming Events
■ Eagan Market Fest coming summer 2008 on Wednesdays, July 9 - Sept. 24`x'. Mini-theme nights
include Classic Car & Oldie's Music Night, Family Night, Taste of the World Night, Old Fashioned
Days Theme.
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CITY OF EAGAN
RESOLUTION
A PROCLAMATION OF EAGAN ARBOR DAY
AND EAGAN ARBOR MONTH
WHEREAS, trees are a most valuable resource in the State of Minnesota and City of
Eagan - purifying our air and water, helping conserve our soil, serving as a recreational settings,
providing habitat for wildlife for all kinds, and enriching our lives in so many important ways;
and
WHEREAS, pollutants, tree diseases and urban expansion have damaged and continue to
threaten our trees, creating the need for reforestation programs and concerted public action
toward ensuring the future of out City's urban forests; and
WHEREAS, each year the people of Minnesota pay special attention to the wonderful
gift that our trees represent and dedicate themselves to the continued health of our state's trees;
and
WHEREAS, The City of Eagan has been recognized as a Tree City USA community by
the National Arbor Day Foundation since 1988 and desires to continue its tree-planting programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eagan City Council does hereby
proclaim Saturday, May 17, 2008 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May, 2008 to be
ARBOR MONTH in the City of Eagan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council further urge citizens to
become more aware of the importance of trees to the well-being of our community; and to
participate in City tree planting programs which will ensure a greener place for our citizens to live
in the decades to come.
CITY OF EAGAN
CITY COUNCIL
By:
Its Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Those in favor:
Those against:
Dated:
CERTIFICATION
1, Maria Petersen, City Clerk of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, do hereby
certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, in a regular meeting thereof assembled this 6`h day of May,
2008.
City Clerk
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TREE CITY IS:1.
22nd ANNUAL ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
TO BE HELD AT
CITY OF EAGAN COMMUNITY CENTER
AND CENTRAL PARK
SATURDAY - May 179 2008
Dear Resident,
Celebrate Arbor Day!
You are invited to join with the City of Eagan as we celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, May 171n
2008, at the City of Eagan Community Center. Arbor Day has been celebrated in Eagan since
1987, and was established nationally to emphasize the importance of trees and community
reforestation.
This year's Arbor Day Celebration will be expanded to include the Minnesota Society of
Arboriculture (MSA) Festival of Trees and the State Tree Climbing Championships events. This will
>e a fun-filled family event with activities scheduled to entertain all ages.
Scheduled activities include:
7:00 am - 6:00 pm Minnesota State Tree Climbing Championships
Central Park Woodland Area
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Vendor Booths
Central Park Parking Lot
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Food and Refreshments Served
Near the ECC Bandshell
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Educational Displays
Near the ECC Ellipse
12:00 Noon - 1:00pm Arbor Day Ceremony
ECC Bandshell
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Poster Contest Winner Announcement
ECC Bandshell
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rain Garden Installation
Southeast corner of ECC Bldg
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tree Planting "Restoring a Woodland"
Trail area south of Gazebo
About 5:30 pm Tree Climbing Championships Concludes with the Masters Challenge
For further information or to volunteer for planting, please contact the Division of Forestry at (651)
675-5300. It is requested that you register for this event so we can ensure sufficient amounts of
food for the picnic lunch. Thank you.
'aul Olson Gregg Hove
Superintendent of Parks Supervisor of Forester
See you there!
The Minnesota Society of Arhoricultore presents
2008
Minnesota Festival of Trees
Hosted by The City of Eagan Parks and Recreation Department
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
8:00 am to S. 00 pm
Central Park
1497 Central Parkway
Eagan, Mn
An Arbor Day Celebration and
Minnesota Tree Climbing Championship
(Qualifying Event for 2008 International Event in St. Louis Mo.)
Activities for- everyone to enjoy include:
• hIn State Tree Climbing • Eagan Arbor Day Poster
Championship Announcement
FREE fun family Events . Arbor Day Tree Planting
• Educational Booths Ceremony
food Vendors FREE Tree Seedlings
A"Mfor more information: www. mso-live. org Cily of Eagan
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December 23, 2007
Gerald Johnson
3866 Bridgewater Drive
Eagan, MN 55123
Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator
3501 Coachman Point
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Eric,
I have reviewed the proposed routes for the pedestrian-only trail to Bald Lake. I think
that either route is acceptable. I have a slight preference for option 2 because it would
join up with an existing trail. I would certainly like to see this project completed in 2008.
I have noticed an increase in the amount of algae in the lake in the last few years and I
think that the stocking of fish and the aeration would improve the lake water quality.
Sincerely,
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I awn a home on Bald Lake with Jack Carlson (3870 Brid r i
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responding to your letter regarding using Bald Lake as a recreational fshin Opportunity
for the gencr'aI public. I would appreciate the city addressing the fc~ilowin c
g 1 . I 'have lived on Bald Lake fort 0 years and over this time i have observed the lake
g y polluted. Last year the ice had hardly cleared and the lake
was grccn with algae and overgrown with weeds. I am not sure a Lake as
polluted as this could sustain fish. If the la
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can be clearly seen from the street - creating a place for youth t g a Neither location
and Possibly increasing the risk for neighborhood nthef3, crime etc. n;ght
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Sincerely,
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Mr. Eric Macbeth
Water Resources Coordinator
City of Eagan
3501 Coachman Point
Eagan, MN 55122
Re: Bald Lake Fishing Access Trail
Dear Mr. Macbeth,
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the proposed project. However, our
response will be somewhat biased due to our location:
• Option 2 seems to be the most logical location since it extends an existing trail to
a natural terminus... fishing at Bald Lake.
• Option 2 (continuation of an existing trail) will impact fewer existing homes. The
bituminous trail already exists for about 850 LF. The continuation of the wood
chip trail impacts 3-4 homes and is further removed from the 3-4 homes than
Option 1 would be from the 14 homes that would be impacted.
• Option 2 is a continuation of Bridle Ridge Park's trail system. This would appear
to provide a Ietter option for nearby residents by using a more "visible" trail
system.
• Option 1's location along Northview Park Road is at a fairly sharp curve for
westbound traffic. If a car is stopped (hopefully temporarily) to drop off/pick up
people using the trail an unsafe situation could develop. Option 2 has a parking
lot in Bridle Ridge Park.
If you would like to discuss this further please call me at 612-716-8600.
Sincerely,
Robert C. Wiegertr
Rich Mencel
854 Bald Lake Court
Eagan, MN 55123
n-n55123@yahoo.com
651 405-9849 (home)
763 520-7773 (work)
Eric Macbeth
Water Resources Coordinator
Eagan Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Eric,
Per your letter dated December 12, 2007 and my follow-up telephone call I am writing to comment
about the proposed fishing access trail options to Bald Lake.
- My wife Kara and I discussed this and we can support a wood chip surface trail to Bald Lake running
on city property behind our home (highlighted in yellow on attachement) as long as:
• It is never paved or lighted at night.
• No large trees will be removed only brush (primarily buckthorn)
• We have a chance to comment on signage and if there is any that it be minimal
• That there is a plan for litter removal
• Security concerns are addressed if they become problematic even if it means closing the trail.
This is a concern because the trail, unlike most others in the city is adjacent to the high school
and may provide an attractive area for students to pursue inappropriate activities.
Other concerns and general comments we have include:
• We strongly advocate the completion option 2 also as it would provide a nice nature walk loop
in conjunction with option 1 that runs behind our home. It would provide an additional
accesses point to Bald Lake which would minimize the funneling of all foot traffic on one trail
and provide more convenient access for the neighborhoods surrounding in that area.
• The storm sewers from the high school vicinity drain into the pond behind our home in that the
trail in option 1 will follow to Bald Lake. The result is lots of trash in the form of cans, plastic
bottles etc. washing across this pond. As part of this project we see a simple solution a small,
simple, low cost catch basis could be constructed in front of the sewer leading to the pond to
catch trash that could be picked out before being spread across the pond.
• The storm sewer has also created an unnatural delta of slit from street run-off and is beginning
to fill the pond. It is primarily at the sewer entrance and should be dredged. Now that roads
are no longer being sanded, once dredged it should be years before it would need to be again.
Please contact me if you have any questions and please keep me updated of the plans for tail options 1
and 2. Let me know if there anyone else at the Eagan Municipal Center I should be contacting.
Thank you again for sending out the letter to notify us of the pending options and plans.
Sincerely, %
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City of Ea~an
December 12, 2007
Mike Maguire
Richard & Kara Mencel
MAYOR 854 Bald Lake Ct.
Eagan, MN 55123
Paul Bakken
Peggy Carlson Dear Richard & Kara,
Cyndee Fields
Meg Tilley One of the longstanding goals of Eagan's Lakes and Wetlands Program is to provide a
recreational fishing opportunity within one mile of all City neighborhoods. I am very pleased to
COUNCIL MEMBERS inform you that we are nearly there'
Thomas Hedges To complete this "Neighborhood Fishing" program, a recreational fishing opportunity is needed
Cmr ADMINISTRATOR in east-central Eagan. Bald Lake is the only lake in this area with the two basic qualifications to
meet this need: 1) lake characteristics that support game fish and 2) City parkland access.
The reasons for improving fishing opportunities on City lakes are simple: The Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources will stock the lake with largemouth bass and bluegill sunfish if
the City provides an aerator and a public access trail. The aerator would be placed on the lake
only during winter months to prevent game fish from suffocating due to a lack of dissolved
MUNICIPAL CENTER oxygen (winterkill) that results from heavy snow cover on the ice. Winter aeration may not be
3830 Pilot Knob Road necessary every year.
Eagan, MN 55122-1810 As shown on the enclosed map, the proposed route for the pedestrian-only access trail is from
651.675.5000 phone Northview Park Road through City parkland to the south end of the lake. The trail would be
651.675.5012 fax approximately four feet in width and surfaced with wood chips. To install the trail would require
651.454.8535 TDD minimal brush clearing (primarily buckthorn) and little if any surface alteration. Buckthorn would
also be cleared from a 20-foot wide area along the south shore of the lake to create a shoreline
fishing area. No large trees need.to be removed to construct the trail or fishing area nor will it be
MAINTENANCE FACILITY necessary to construct a parking area. Work on the trail could potentially be completed in 2008.
3501 Coachman Point The City is interested in your response to this proposal. Please send your written comments to
Eagan, MN 55122 my attention at 3501 Coachman Point, Eagan 55122 by December 31, 2007.
651.675.5300 phone
651.675.5360 fax Thank you very much in advance.
651.454.8535 TDD Sinc ely,
www.cityofeagan.com Eric Macbeth
Water Resources Coordinator
Enclosure
Cc: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation
THE LONE OAK TREE Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks
The symbol of Jim Storland, Water Resources Specialist
strength and growth
in our community.
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December 26, 2007
Eric Macbeth
Water Resources Coordinator
3501 Coachman Point
City of Eagan, MN 55122
Subject: Bald Lake "Neighborhood Fishing" Program
Dear Mr. Macbeth
We have put some thought about this proposed project since receiving your letter seeking
response. We now have some questions that we would like addressed as well as some
suggestions should this project materialize.
The idea of a path sounds intriguing. However, the park or wetlands area south of Bald
Lake is in serious need of a clean up. This area is full of litter and the pond has been
known to put out an unpleasant odor in mid and late summer. So, we're asking if this
pond will be cleaned up as part of this project? You have referred to this area as a park
and it just isn't very inviting in its current condition. Also, this same area is dotted with
diseased trees and many fallen and partially fallen trees from the storm of August 1,
2007. Many of these partially fallen trees offer a potential hazard to an unexpected
visitor. We suggest that the city include removable of these diseased trees and hazardous
limbs in this park area as part of the overall plan.
We will admit to having a pet peeve with the diseased trees. We've had the City of
Eagan instruct us to treat a diseased Oak tree as well as remove an Elm tree, or the "city
would do so and send us the bill'. Meanwhile, just a few feet from our property and into
this wetlands or park area, there are a number of diseased trees that the city hasn't made
any effort towards treating or removing in the 10+ years we have lived in Eagan_ We
feel as thought this would be an ideal time to eliminate this menace. We have lost two
trees and our neighbors have lost trees as well. It is the opinion of us residents who
border this area that these trees on the city property are the continuing source of the
disease tree problems. We would prefer to have our great city spend the money on
saving the trees we have left.
We are okay with your plans However, when you do go ahead with this project, please,
please, please do the job fully, all at the same time, and clean this area of the blithe and
diseased trees so it may become an inviting park area for years to come for visitors to
enjoy.
Thank you for this opportunity to allow us to voice our thoughts, suggestions, and
concerns. We look forward to your response.
Very truly yours,
Randall K Brown'
Mary E. Olive
857 Trotter's Ridge
Eagan, MN 55123
CC: Eagan Hills Farm HOA, 2007 Board of Directors
Wayne Bugasch & Mary Fox
845 Trotters Ridge
Eagan, MN 55123
12/31/07
Dear Mr. Macbeth:
Due to the busy time of year, we've just been able to respond your December 12'h letter
regarding the Bald Lake fishing access trails. We are residents of this neighboring area.
Access to Bald Lake from Northview Park Road has been addressed in the past at
hearings involving the development of North Ridge. (We are former board members of
the Eagan Hills Farms Homeowners Association). The issues have not changed since
then and are the following:
Access to Bald Lake from Northview Park Road (option 1) was strongly discouraged due
to direct access to Dakota Hills Middle School (DHMS) and Eagan High School (EHS).
Eagan Park District abandoned its plans after these hearings. It was decided not to give
students another secluded place to go.
At these hearings, the public safety officer for DHMS/EHS, and the police department
testified that they had no ability or plans to monitor a trail from the school and strongly
recommended against offering direct access from school to this secluded Bald Lake trail.
We raise these concerns again as a health and safety issue for our students.
Please understand the ramifications of direct access to this secluded area from the school
complex. We support the recreational fishing concept, and feel this can be accomplished
via option #2. This access from Elrene Road or Canter Glen Drive off the existing bike
trail provides a more scenic route to Bald Lake, and removes concerns regarding the
middle school and high school students. We note that it is only 45 feet longer.
We are requesting a meeting with you, a represents*ive from the city of Eagan, and a
representative from the public safety dept of DHMS/EHS.
Our community over the past few years has made great strides over the control and
reduction of drug and alcohol use. Option #1 will inhibit these years of progress.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to meeting with you.
Sincerely,
ell,
Wayn~ Bugasch ;and Mary Fox
61J- 83-04314'f-I)
651-338-2646 (W)
Cc: Mike Maguire, Mayor
Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation
Steve Beseke, President - Eagan Hills Farms Homeowners Accociation
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D 'ar Mr. Macbeth,
Thank you foi the opportunity to offer my opinion on this new development. I
m t say that I am very much in favor of option two. I am obviously more than a little
lased on this issue since the trail is directly behind my house, but I would like to express
a few thoughts that I don't believe are biased.
First, I would like to see the original trail finished. When I moved here a little
over two years ago, I was disappointed to find the trail ended in a pile of brush. I believe
it would help our community if it ended at a destination that could pull more people
together.
Second, from the map you included and the walks that I have taken through the
brush, it looks like the second option will offer a much more scenic route with small and
large hills and a diversity of landscape.
Third, I would rather not have this trail close to the schools. I have one son and a
second one on the way. When I was small, I got myself into several situations playing in
areas that I should not have been with out any adult supervision. I hope that my children
have a fun childhood with many of the same experiences, but I would like to keep them
as safe as possible. If the trail was not close to the schools, it will be a less attractive spot
for children to get in trouble.
Also, while I enjoy my semi-private backyard, I would not be opposed to seeing more
people enjoying our trail if it meant that we all had easy access to Bald Lake and it many
opportunities for fun.
Thank you again,
Chad O'Donnell
773 Canter Glen Cir.
200
February 1, 2008 RECEIVED FFR n4
Eric Macbeth
Water Resources Coordinator
3501 Coachman Point
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Eric,
Asa citizen of Eagan, thank you for your letter providing me with information about the
"Neighborhood Fishing" program and more specifically, about the proposed access
options to Bald Lake. As a fisheiman and outdoor enthusiast, I am excited about this
program and the opportunity that it provides.
If given the choice, I would prefer that option 2 is chosen for the following reasons:
■ The walking path that this option would connect to is currently a dead end. It
seems that option 2 would provide for a natural extension of this walking path.
■ Option 2 would provide for a more scenic walk that would present the opportunity
to see more nature. It also provides the unique opportunity to walk between 2
small lakes that would be aesthetically pleasing.
■ The sidewalk adjacent to Elrene Road and around Bridle Ridge Park is frequented
by joggers and walkers constantly throughout the year. Being a jogger, I believe
these sidewalks are much more active than the sidewalks adjacent to Northview
Park Road.. Option 2 would probably get more traveled and utilized.
■ There exists ample available parking at Bridle Ridge Park and along Elrene Road
for anyone to access the lake and fishing.
■ Option 1 provides an easy route to the lake from Eagan H.S. Not to suggest that
the youth attending the school are disrespectful or deviants, but option 1 may
accentuate and provide more avenues for bad or improper activities and pollution
that sometimes tend to take place by some at that age. This can be evidenced by
some of the trash that is sometimes witnessed in the small group of trees adjacent
to Northview Park Road north of the high school.
■ Option 1 travels between the back yards of many houses along the whole route
and may slightly invade privacy while option 2 has minimal exposure to existing
property lines or house windows.
In actuality, as a jogger, I would love for both trails to be constricted for a new scenic
jogging route but I realize you probably have to adhere to a limited budget.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide my feedback. Please consider my points
above when making your final decision.
Sincerely, _
Paul R. Tenne y====
City of Eayn
Mike Maguire
MAYOR
February 5, 2008
Paul Bakken
Peggy Carlson
Cyndee Fields
Paul Tenney
Meg Tilley 3875 Canter Glen Drive
COUNCIL MEMBERS Eagan, MN 55123
Thomas Hedges Dear Paul,
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond in writing to the City's proposal to
access Bald Lake. Your letter was among several we received, and your comments have
been forwarded to Eagan Parks and Recreation and the Advisory Parks Commission
(APrC).
MUNICIPAL CENTER Water Resources staff will next present the proposal to the APrC for its review and
3830 Pilot Knob Road consideration at either its March 17 or its April 14 public meeting. The proposal has not
been scheduled on either agenda at this time. To find out about future APrC meeting
Eagan, M 55122 1810 schedules, you may call Eagan Parks and Recreation at (651) 675-5500.
651.675 5.5000 phone
651.675.5012 fax Thank you again for your interest and input.
651.454.8535 TDD
Sincerely,
MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3501 Coachman Point az~
Eagan, MN 55122 Eric Macbeth
651.675.5300 phone Water Resources Coordinator
651.675.5360 fax
651.454.8535 TDD Enclosure
Cc: Juli Seydell Johnson, Director of Parks & Recreation
Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks
Cherryl Mesko, Superintendent of Operations
www.cityoteagan.com Jim Storland, Water Resources Specialist
THE LONE OAK TREE
The symbol of
strength and growth
in our community.
Subject to approval
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2008
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on March 17, 2008 with
the following Commission Members present: Joe Bari, Phil Belfiori, Jennifer Dahlquist, Duane Hansen, Dorothy
Peterson, and Ryan Zipf. Commission Members Halverson and Pletcher were not present. Staff present included Director
Juli Seydell Johnson; Superintendent of Operations Cherryl Mesko and Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Zipf moved, Member Bari seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the agenda as
presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 14, 2008
Member Bari moved and Member Zipf seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the
minutes of January 14, 2008 as presented.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
DIRECTOR'S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Items highlighted by Director Johnson included the May 17 Arbor Day celebration at Central Park in
conjunction with the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture Festival of Trees. She noted that City Forester Hove is visiting
elementary schools to promote this event and encouraging students to get there posters ready for the Arbor Day poster
contest. Also planned for the morning of May 17`n is the Eagan Fun Run followed by the Spring Festival at Holz Farm on
Sunday May 181h
Director Johnson mentioned the Art Exhibit at the Ring Mountain Creamery, the partnership with EAA to replace a
20-year old score board at Goat Hill and the batting tunnel planned at Faithful Shepherd School, also in partnership with
EAA. It was also noted that Blue Cross Blue Shield has agreed to allow their campus to be used for soccer fields again
this summer.
Director Johnson stated that there is a new out reach program taking place at Black Hawk Middle School for at-risk
teens using CDBG (Community Development Background) funding, in conjunction with the guidance counselor's staff at
the middle school and our Teen Center staff. It is going well with 31 participants in the Extreme Sports and Games
program.
Director Johnson announced that Community Garden Space is in the works at Holz Farm this summer. The Holz
Farm Board is doing some final preparation work on some policy and procedure questions.
Director Johnson noted that the Council is still accepting applications for Commission vacancies. Members whose
terms have expired will need to re-apply and applications are available to any resident interested in applying.
Advisory Parks Commission
January 14, 2008
Page 2
CONSENT AGENDA
Select Senior Living of Eagan, LLC
Member Bari moved and Member Hansen seconded with all present members voting in favor to make the following
recommendations to the City Council relative to the Select Senior Living of Eagan proposal.
1. The applicant shall fulfill tree previously required tree mitigation conditions through the preservation and/or
installation of sixty-two (62) Category B trees.
2. The applicant shall protect the preserved significant woodland areas through the placement of required Tree
Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting), to 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.
3. 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
4. Prior to the City's issuance of a Land Disturbance Permit (LDP), the developer shall submit, in addition to the
information required for a Land Disturbance and Erosion Control Plan (per City Code §4.32, Subd. 2.), all plans
and specifications of the combination of stormwater best management practices and low impact development
strategies to be employed to meet City water quality requirements. Such supplementary information shall be
deemed acceptable by City Engineering and Water Resources staffs prior to the LDP application being
considered complete.
5. The developer shall implement a combination of stormwater best management practices and low impact
development strategies to achieve no-net increase, compared to existing conditions, in the amount of Total
Phosphorus (TP) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) leaving the site or 50 percent TP and 80 percent TSS must
be removed from stormwater runoff, whichever is more restrictive.
6. The developer shall implement a combination of stormwater best management practices and low impact
development strategies to infiltrate the first one-half inch of stormwater runoff from any rainfall event from the
entire site of this parcel, unless City discretionarily modifies or waives this requirement, based on consideration
of any of the following:
a. soil borings indicate unsuitability for infiltration;
b. infiltration of the equivalent runoff volume is accomplished elsewhere within the same City sub-
drainage district;
c. potential of groundwater contamination exists due but not limited to such variables as:
• geology that exposes aquifer vulnerability (e.g., karst, shallow bedrock, etc.); or
• land use that causes high pollutant and sediment levels in stormwater (e.g., industrial areas, high
vehicular traffic rights-of-way, etc.); or
d. other circumstances that may affect feasible and prudent implementation.
7. This development may be subject to cash dedications in lieu of some of the above requirements, at the
City's discretion.
8. The developer may elect to reconstruct City Pond CP-2.1, provided such a reconstruction is included among
the combination of stormwater best management practices and low impact development strategies in the
LDP application and provided such a reconstruction does not impact the wetland adjacent to City Pond CP-
2.1. Reconstruction of City Pond CP-2.1 may be subject to City Code § 11.67, Wetland Protection and
Management Regulations.
Advisory Parks Commission
January 14, 2008
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to review
OLD BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items for the Commission to review.
NEW BUSINESS
Director Johnson gave a Water Resource update explaining that the Natural Resources Subcommittee has met to discuss a
potential trail to Bald Lake and a potential wetland banking site in Bridle Ridge Park. This item will be scheduled for the
April 14 Advisory Parks Commission meeting
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
Annual Report
Director Johnson gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on the Annual Report highlighting things that have
happened over the last year. Member Zipf commented that there are a lot of other cities in Minnesota with Community
Centers and Civic Arenas that are struggling financially. Zipf emphasized that Eagan is unique due to the fact that they
are a little ahead or breaking even, which is a tribute to the financial management of those facilities. Director Johnson
complimented staff that operates those facilities.
COMMUNICATIONS
Director Johnson shared a couple of thank you notes, one for the new trail that was installed at Fish Lake Park
along with a thank you for one of the preschool programs and to the preschool staff at Bridle Ridge Park. Director
Johnson also emphasized that not only does the staff out in the field go the extra mile but so does the clerical staff in
Parks and Recreation.
ROUND TABLE
Member Dahlquist was pleased to hear that the Farmers Market is coming back to the Eagan Community. Center.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Member Zipf moved, Member Hansen seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Secretary Date