11/20/2006 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved December 15, 2006
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2006
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on November 20, 2006 with
the following Commission Members present: Joseph Bari, Margo Danner, N. Mark Filipi, Duane Hansen, Laurie Halvorson,
Muhammed Lodhi, Dorothy Peterson, Richard Pletcher and Ryan Zipf. Member Phil Belfiori 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
Member Filipi moved, Member Pletcher seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the agenda
as presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 2006
Member Pletcher moved and Member Zipf seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the
minutes of October 16, 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. Johnson informed the audience that due to a change in the partnership the City has with the Art House, the
director of the Art House and all teachers will become employees of the City by January. The Art House Board will remain
non profit and continue to raise money for equipment and other needs of the Art House.
Chair Peterson noted that Randy Ragner accepted a job opportunity and is no longer employed with the City.
Peterson wished Randy well and said he would be missed.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no Consent Agenda for the Commission to review.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to review.
OLD BUSINESS
Patrick Eagan Park Master Plan Update
Director Johnson introduced HKGI consultant, Steven Wensman, who provided a final report about Patrick Eagan
Park Master Plan. Wensman presented information that showed the process of gathering public input, the vision statement,
goals and guiding principles, a vegetation quality map, a 1947 aerial map to show history of the vegetation, and some photos.
He included maps of the Master Plan, noting changes to the parking lot and entrance near the Art House. Wensman showed
drawings to highlight the anticipated view from a picnic shelter, lakeside seating and an overlook of McCarthy Lake. He said
the house on Deerwood, on the west side of McCarthy Lake, would eventually be removed, creating a cul-de-sac that would
connect to walking trails. Trails on the Southwest side of the park were shown coming from Berry Ridge Road and more
trails on the South side near Caponi Art Park. Wensman discussed the lists of Implementation Priorities for the next 1-5
years, 5-10 years, 10-15 years and ongoing upkeep and maintenance. He concluded with photos to complement his
discussion of the Vegetation Management Plan.
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After a short discussion of the final draft of the Master Plan, Chair Peterson moved, Member Bari seconded, with all
present members voted in favor to accept the Patrick Eagan Park Master Plan as presented by HKGI and recommend its
approval by the City Council.
NEW BUSINESS
Commercial Park Dedication Fee Modification
Superintendent Olson provided background of this item, stating that an alternative method of calculating the park
dedication fee for new developments was being considered for new Commercial/Industrial developments. Olson reviewed
the City Attorney's example, which was included in the packet, saying it was "tailored for our use". Olson explained the new
method was an easier way to look at a building and determine cash or land dedications by using a quantitative calculation
versus qualitative. Member Zipf moved and Member Pletcher seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
recommend to the City Council the following:
1. Recommend that the method used to calculate a Park Dedication for Commercial/Industrial developments to be
modified so as to be based upon the square footage and estimated employee occupancy of a building. The
calculation shall be described as;
• Cash
(A x B x C x D) x (total sq footage/ 1000) = Dedication
Description
(A) Average number of persons per 1000 square feet
(B) Resident equivalency
x
(C) A per person land factor
x
(D) Land value per County assessed values =
Rate per 1000 square feet of building x (total sq. footage/ 1000) = Cash Dedication Amount
Values
(A) = 1 for Industrial development
= 3 for Commercial/Retail Office
(B) = 0.5 (1/2)
(C) = 0.012 acres
(D) = TBD
• Land
(A x B x Cl = Land Dedication Equivalent in acres
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
Cascade Bay Season Report
Superintendent Mesko provided an update and overview of the 2006 season for Cascade Bay in the absence of
Mark Vaughn, Campus Facilities Manager. Mesko provided statistics in the form of a Power Point presentation to the
audience, reviewing Cascade Bay attendance, revenues, expenses and sales numbers. Daily attendance presents the highest
amount of revenue and it is typical that the busy month of August is a less attended month no matter how nice the weather is.
Mesko noted that value is being added to the season passes by providing pass holders with perks, such as monthly newsletters
and coupons. She said the attendance has hit a plateau as projected; now other activities must be offered to get people to the
park. Mesko stated that classes, camps, private rentals and groups are offered and ideas that appeal to other age groups will
also be pursued, such as league play at the Captain's Course. Mesko answered questions from the commission, stating the
daily admission will increase to $9.00 and Captains Course will be most likely re-open in the month of May.
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COMMUNICATIONS
There were no items to review under Communications.
ROUND TABLE
Chair Peterson asked for results of the silent auction at the Art House. Director Johnson responded that the auction
had been well attended and a successful fundraiser. Member Pletcher said there had also been an Art House pottery sale the
previous weekend.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Member Filipi moved, Member Pletcher seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
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