08/18/2008 - Open Space CommitteeAGENDA
OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008
4:30 P.M.
EAGAN ROOM
1. ROLL CALL AND AGENDA ADOPTION
II. REVIEW DRAFT MATRIX SUMMARIZING IDEAS VOICED AT
THE CARRIAGE HILLS PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS
III. OTHER BUSINESS
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Informatiod Memo
August 18, 2008 Open Space Committee Meeting
II. REVIEW DRAFT MATRIX SUMMARIZING IDEAS VOICED AT THE
CARRIAGE HILLS PUBLIC INPUT MEETINGS
ACTION TO BE DISCUSSED:
To review the draft matrix and make any suggested modifications to the consultants in
preparation for their presentation of the matrix to the City Council at the August 26 City Council
Workshop.
FACTS:
• At the recommendation of the Open Space Committee, and per the direction of the City
Council, the consulting firm of Hoisington Koegler Group (HKG) was retained to assist the
City in hosting two public input sessions to gather feedback from residents on how the
Carriage Hills property should be utilized if the referendum passes this fall.
• Over 80 residents attended the two public input meetings, which were held on July 15 and
July 29.
• At the request of the Open Space Committee, HKG consultants Rusty Fifield and Greg
Ingraham are preparing a draft matrix for the committee's review and will be present at the
August 18 meeting to present the matrix.
• The purpose of the review by the committee is to ensure that the matrix meets the
expectations of the committee before it is presented to the Council as a whole at the August
26 City Council workshop.
• At the August 26 workshop, the Council will be asked to review the matrix of possible uses
for the land, and will then be asked to discuss the language for the November 4 ballot
question. The ballot question must then be formally approved at the September 2, 2008
regular City Council meeting.
• Due to the condensed time period between the final public input meeting and the open space
committee meeting, Mr. Fifield and Mr. Ingraham are completing the final details of the
matrix, which they will distribute at the committee meeting on Monday.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Enclosed on pages 3 through _ for the committee's information is a summary of the
comment forms submitted by residents who attended the meeting.
• Enclosed on pages through is a listing of all the individual ideas that residents
submitted at the meeting on theira cards", which were posted on a large board on the
wall for all attendees to see.
• Enclosed on pages through is a summary of the group discussions held at each of
the meetings, which includes each group's ranking of land use ideas.
• Enclosed on page 11- is map showing the locations of the meeting attendees' homes to
assist the committee in demonstrating the areas of the City most represented at the public
input meetings.
Live in Eagan
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Under 21 21 to 40 41 to 64 65 and over No response
Without knowing the details of its use, how important is it for the City to acquire the Carriage Hills Golf Course?
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Important Important response
How does your evaluation change if you know and support the future public use of the Golf Course?
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Important Important response
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Attachment A
Information Provided on Comment Forms
List what you believe to be the five (5) best public uses for the Carriage Hills Golf Course. List the uses in rank order -1 being the best use
#1 Best Use #2 Best Use #3 Best Use #4 Best Use #5 Best Use
1 Golf course (18 hole) Golf course (executive 9 Golf practice driving range Frisbee golf course Walking/biking trails
hole)
2 Community park - shelters, Hospital Cemetery Senior housing Golf course - Eagan owned
ballfields, playgrounds
3 Public Golf Course w/club Cross Country Skiing Learning/ Instructional Course for our schools & Hospital
house for receptions & surrounding schools
conferences
4 Park land - no housing retreat center golf course - youth camps city buildings with park lands sports facilities
and other sports
5 Park with trails & paths Golf course 9-hole run by
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7 Community Park with trails - Firehouse Sports Complex offices for city ice rink
bike and walking and dog
park
8 year round public use with vertical shaft wind turbines camp ground dog park playgrounds, picnic area
alternative energy don't require high towers,
production little danger to birds and are
silent
9 public dog park paid for by wind & solar power for wind & solar power for 9-hold golf course fire station
dog owners on very hilly conference center public gardens & meditation
portions - owners fee for use area
10 fire station fire admin. Building future land banking for city wild life preserve deposit/sell in to wetlands
use banking program
11 trails park fire station city office expansion wetland
12 low maintenance community city owned public course 9 or community park/public frisbee golf course, skate land bank for wetlands
park - walking trails, nature 18-hold facility like fire house park, tennis courts,
preserve, dog park, bike basketball courts
13 keep the balance of the a championship public golf land bank for wet lands
space open but develop the course run by the city on 80
northern portion of the site acres
to take advantage of the
location i.e. hospital
14 fire station walking paths dog park botanical garden sledding park
15 public golf course 9-hole golf with community indoor golf course meditation garden adult pool with 3-hole golf
activity course
16 some type of public a particular public recreation leave alone (convert to convert to nature park with
recreation purpose - ice, dome, etc. prairie park & wildlife refuge) hiking trails or biking
17 plant trees and let nature create a wet land make it a Scout project area For jamborees & such and areas for the general public
have it camp
18 park/multi-use nature preserve / wet land public use facility executive golf course and
banking driving range, clubhouse,
meeting and banquet facility
19 nature reserve public service facility frisbee golf course city expansion offices
20 buildings or campus use for Restore wet land in southern Wind/solar energy - this
the city of Eagan part of Carriage Hills could be moved/adjusted
with future buildings or other
land uses
21 land bank public use - fire station, park land, walking trails
hospital
22 public walking/ playground city facility (fire station / dog park 9-hole city-run golf course rental community center for
park police) weddings, etc.
23 fire station & limited passive open space neighborhood garden plots energy park, i.e. wind, solar,
municipal uses etc.
24 Municipal park - good dog park putting green park (like purchase with no use in City purchase now. At future
sledding hills for young kids, Centennial Lakes in Edina) mind to prevent date, keep half as park and
soccer fields, trails development use other part (near Yankee
Doodle) for development
(fire dept, school, whatever
is needed).
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Attachment A
Information Provided on Comment Forms
25 Park - walking trails, frisbee Park - have a little bit of Park - stop so much noise Park - It would be great to Park - I did not move to
golf, picnic areas green amidst so much and vehicle pollution in that have an area for walking, Eagan to live in "downtown
residential and commercial area. Yankee Doodle has biking, etc. Fitness is Minneapolis" - need open
construction been widened once already. becoming crucial to everyone areas.
-cities included
26 continue as golf course, multi-use park, dog park, executive golf course with future open space / public
extended yardage 9-hole remote campsites, running open park area use - fire & city building
course - 2 sets of tee boxes and bike trail, cross country usage
to change hole configuration, ski trails, environmental
cross country/Nordic skiing studies.
in winter
27 Trails disc golf course
28 Public golf course to Walking trails, playground, City purchase property and Park, neighborhood garden, Energy park, solar and wind
generate income. Club picnic area, miniature golf, keep vacant for now - until educational uses
house rentals for socials, etc. (multiple uses) need arises
29 Public golf course Water shed / nature Sports Dome, fields, activity Hospital and assisted living no houses / save land
preserve, energy park park, 9-hole golf course
30 Multi density housing - executive golf course, driving
private developer range and putting green
31 Multi density housing units - city run executive golf course
private developer - with 30 and driving range, practice
acres kept as open green facility or top caliber full
space length 9-hole course.
32 active use park, no buildings public use of small portion = small portion - dog park
fire station, alternative
energy features
33 land bank for water and air trails, unique play space, public use (fire station, civil
quality preserve connected to other land training center)
across Lexington
34 green space - garden, Walking trails, cross country Sports - increased sports for city needs - fire station, 9-hole golf course, driving
natural hiking areas, solar ski youth / hockey and soccer community center range with golf lessons a
energy/land banking ambulance needs priority
35 Park, cross country trails Solar & wind energy site Park and Ride Hub Sports complex public buildings
36 Trails & wet land, dog park Baseball and softball fields Future use for city services City owned golf course - 9-
and finishing ponds hole and mini golf
37 Par 3 golf course Picnic and Park land Arboretum with walking trails Retreat center with
sleeping/meeting rooms
38 9-hold par 3 golf course Picnic area Arboretum with trails and Nature center
mazes
39 Parks Fire Department Police Department
40 Use should remain the same open space - same use as
as now/ open space now
41 Frisbee golf course Safewalking paths / not Tennis courts Solar & wind energy Save for future needs
wooded. Could make lake to
wal around and picnic areas.
42 park, walking and bicycling Playgrounds, volleyball &/or Combination of #1 & #2 with Satellite educational site for Combination of #1, 2, and 4
trails, maintaining the basketball &/or tennis the least amount of intrusion local schools to utilize for
natural pond, if possible courts, skating rink (warming on the natural green space biology, etc.and earth
house) science classes
43 Municipal Golf Course 18- Combination golf course and Multi-use public park & Arboretum / botanical 9-hole golf and mini golf and
holes nature preserve picnic area with botanical garden andnature preserve picnic park area
44 Disc golf Public Garden 9-hole golf course
45 Multi-purpose park; outdoor Public Garden - botanical Disc golf Golf Course
activities, hiking/biking, garden
wetlands, restoration
46 Preserved wetlands with Wind energy Park with play equipment A community garden with Some single family homes
bike/walking trails bike to walking trails with open space, no high
rises
47 Performing Art Center Reflective walking park Park designed for senior Art Center - similar to "Art Educational walking park -
(perhaps with cemetery) citizens - accessible House" Minnesota plants ande
animals
48 Nature Park / community Leave undeveloped and Flower/rock garden with Park with playground areas Re-open golf course
garden plant trees walking paths and picnic
areas
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Information Provided on Comment Forms
49 Municipal 9-hole golf course Land for public works, police, Open space - park land, Investment by people of
fire or other Eagan picnic areas, walk trails and Eagan for any future needs
expansion needs bike trails or ideas for the land
50 Solar energy array on interior Keep as is as golf course, Use for 9-hole public golf
acres, sell power to Dakota but add inline skate trail, course with usual park uses
Electric, balance of public bike trail and jogging/walk integrated.
park uses. trail.
51 Affordable 9-hold golf course City park with running, Community Garden Community outdoor pool Outdoor & Indoor areas for
- city owned walking paths, biking trails, concerts featuring
solfball & baseball areas community talents
(several) soccer areas and
picnic areas.
52 Hiking, walking, biking trails Community garden space to Off-leash dog park Miniature golf/frisbee golf Community Theatre space
and picnic area rent. Possibly renting a large with rides like Como Park.
space to a farmer who will
practice organic and
sustainable farming and will
sell csa shares.
53 Executive golf course Picnic area Skateboard area Nature/hiking trail Large central parking area
54 Green space - keep the old Nature study area for school Walking paths Band stand Play areas - minature golf,
growth trees children horse shoe toss,
shuffleboard, kite flying
55 Walking trails - preferably Covered picnic areas Community gardens Childrens play area Winter skating, etc. - lots of
lighted trees and greenery
56 Park, picnic areas Bike trails, safe walking Community gardens, Pickup point for public Athletic park; soccer, ice rink
paths fountains transportation or Dart
57 Hiking, biking cross-country Par 3 9-hold golf course Restore native plants Adequate parking, but No housing
ski trails "hidden" from nature area
58 Leave area wild for the Mini golf - park Hiking trails Wind mill
animals
59 9-hole golf course & picnic City park with walking path Municipal park or campus - Bike trail, walking path, play Band shell for small concerts
are3a and bicycle path golf course and band shell area for kids
60 Open areas - trails, picnic Public building - fire station, 9-hole golf course housing
areas, etc. school
61 Playground for older kids & An executive 9-hold golf Biking park with skateboard Frisbee golf course New art house and
families. course and driving range park - similar to park like performing center of the arts
area in Centennial Lakes
area in Edina - nature trail,
hiking, cross country skiing,
sledding
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63 An executive 9-hold golf
course
64 I know the suggestions are
supposed to be for public
use, but if the developer
wants to buy it let them.
Eagan has no lack of green
or public spaces. If there is
still a want for a park there,
tell them there has to be a
small park there.
65 We are totally against the
city buying this property.
When property is developed,
the 30 acres set aside
should be sufficient for
A biking park and cross- New art house and A putt-putt course - like Nature trail
country ski in winter with performing center for arts Centennial Lakes park's
skateboard park course - climbing ropes,
putting greens and a
playground for older kids
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67 Multiple use family
recreation, meeting and
open space
68 Man-made lake - sand beach 9-hole golf course
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Information Provided on Comment Forms
69 Create more woodland Develop walking paths Remove the buildings Select small areas where turf
is maintained
70 Winter sports Summer activities mini golf Domes for year-round sports
/ wiffle ball, volley ball.
71 Area for group activity/sports Park with picnic area and Bike & walking paths with Plant more trees and leave
with walking paths - similar bicycle path, playground and enclosed dog park as open green space /
to Wescott Station Park fitness equipment walking permitted
72 Park/nature preserve Golf course
Provide (1) other ideas for public use of the property and (2) any other guidance to the City Council for preparing the ballot question.
• X-country ski park
Dog park
Picnic area
Indoor golf practice facility
Soccer facility
A well operated city-owned golf course is a viable option. Make it visible. Season passes. Golf practice range. New clubhouse. Youth lessons. Golf
professionals. Etc.
By listing the specific use of the land on the referendum the vote would seem biased! The land is zoned public use. The referendum should only ask
if it should stay zoned as public use. The ultimate land use should be decided later.
• public area - community center, sports dome, trails, rental space, meeting rooms. Hospital / senior living space with garden slots for individuals.
Wind generators
• 9-hole executive golf course, community hall for multiple uses and open space
• Just be honest with your question - make it clear & understandable to all voters. Do we want Wensmann building there? He doesn't have a good
• winter: cross country skiing, sledding, tobogganing, hiking, ice skating; all other seasons - bike paths & hiking trails, playgrounds, ball fields,
community gardens, both produce and decorative
• purchase the property for future needs of the city including relocating fire station #2 and the fire admin. Center on northern part (with service road
access for firefighters off Duckwood); leave rest open/wildlife preserve (bank with wetland banking program) until needed by city.
• city police evidence storage, 911 backup, future expansion of city service
• construction of public facility like a fire station and community focused use - park, trails, etc.
• combination of public facility like a fire station and walking park makes a lot of sense
• after listening to others, I would agree with a sports dome so that we don't have to travel to Rosemount
2.) the referendum should be a function of votes cast. In other words, blank ballots should NOT count as a no vote. Either a vote would be cast for or
against.
• In generating the ballot referendum, the success or failure of the ballot should be determined by the number of "yes" and "no" votes rather than
considering the number of non-votes.
• What large projects does the city anticipate needing in the next 10 years or so?
• do an analysis of the city's future big picture needs to evaluate what the site could be used for.
• Very concerned about the quality of Wensmann homes. Poor construction according to a group of Eagan residents.
• ballot question: If voter chooses not to vote, that ballot is not counted either for or against. If not voting = a no vote - it CLEARLY needs to be
highlighted on ballot. Purchase: Highly important this property is purchased by the city following current comprehensive plan guidelines.
• Needs will undoubtedly arise in the future. We need to preserve this space. With the present economy and housing situation, it is unlikely that
Wensmann will complete this project Can we afford to have that happen?
• Retreat center - prom center
• In addition to principal use, include a wind farm and some wetlands, as well as a unique playground area for neighborhood kids.
• Conduct a needs assessment of all public services, not just parks and recreation. What will Eagan need for healthcare, education, recreation in
2020 in order to be a first class city?
• Ballot should not be too specific on use of land - ballot should state that if the people decide to have the city purchase use will be decided later.
Wetland nature preserve would be great on south side.
• Multi-use with safe for single and sneior use. Designed for all ages. Disc gold, 9-hole golf, tennis courts. Income generating alternative energy with
educational opportunities. Paths for walking, biking, and rollerblading in summer and snow shoeing and crosscountry ski in winter. All can be
developed at low cost and keep it in condition to use in other fashions later.
• The ballot should reflect very specific plans ad the impact on the people of Eagan
• 1.) A disc golf course would be a great use for some of the land. Dis golf provides great exercise, low maintenance costs, "green" use of the land
(small footprint, design ground current landscape) and low entry costs. (New discs start at $7 and used discs are $2.) After seeing the traffic on the
disc golf course at Northview Park, a new course is needed. 2.) the ballot should be worded to break the purchase price down to a palatable price;
i.e., 5-years @ $50 instead of 1-year @ $250.
• Combine wetlands or prairie with some gardens to a park with walking and bike trails
• 1.) May want to consider using some land for private use to reduce cost 2.) must give citizens as much info on the vision of the property at the time
of the vote or they tend to vote no.
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Information Provided on Comment Forms
Too much of Eagan green space is being developed - the Council needs to protect our green space for community enjoyment and for the animals.
Make it a family oriented area so all ages can enjoy the space. The public needs to be well educated on what they're voting for.
Its a beautiful open space area right now. I have golfed there many times in the past. I really miss the golf course. We should allow a 9-hole course
and park area or space for city expansion needs.
Outdoor or indoor facility for a farmers market, community garden and covered areas for community garage sales and craft sales.
Suggest exploring the possibility of selling naming rights for all or a portion of the site to offset the cost of acquisition.
Part of the property for fire station
1.) can sell landscaping areas to greenhouses for advertizing purposes - please put on ballot input details. 2.) Housing sales are in deep slump! No
need to build more! It's the last green space. Keep it that way.
• Park - walking, sports, nature, multiple revenue uses, open space
• Park lands with athletic fields. These can be revenue producing. Alternative energy, nature trail, protect wild life.
• A multi-purpose park could be used to generate4 revenue for the city - example; have some vender sell opo, water, popcorn, have a space for
outdoor activities, picnics, family reunions, weddings
• Eagan is a beautiful city with the green tree as our symbol, green space is important to every city! Once the green space is lots to development we as
citizens can't get back. I don't want to lose green space!
• If the City buys the property, the original cost of 10.25 million plus bonding, development for public use and maintenance could add up to 14 to 15
million dollars. What will happen to out taxes for this great expense?
• It would help to have a list of typical uses for public land. At this point, I'm drawing a blank on what Eagan is currently missing that might be worth
the purchase. Not against it...just wondering what are we missing.
• I encourage the city to seek use of the land when funding would be available to reimburse for partial usage or all including meeting spaces for a
destination site, consumer fees and even state/county fees - reimbursements. I encourage the city to seek some input from space designers other
than neighbors in addition to neighbor ideas. Question on ballot useful to the whole city, business, families, etc. so the question sounds like for all of
Eagan not just neighbors of Carriage Hills.
• The ballot question must emphasize the benefits the acquisition of the site will provide to individuals, the city and the overall position of open/green
space in the community.
• Adequate parking? Adequate club house? What's there now?
• Don't make the ballot question focus be the use. It should representative. The point is to acquire the land and prevent development. The property
has historically and consistently zoned for green space, according to the city plan. Please structure the question to support this goal.
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Summary of Idea Cards
Land bank for wetland with walking trails
City purchase proper and keep vacant until future use arises in order to prevent development now.
Land bank for future use of the city
Land bank for future use of the city - replace fire station #2 and fire administration building and put along north
side of property. Preserve rest for open space until city needs it.
Hold for future use for the city
Land banking
Invest in this site by the City and people of Eagan for any future needs (parks, schools, fire, police, public works,
Keep it for future city use, i.e. fire station, school, others
Land bank for future needs of Eagan
Just save and keep mowed for future idea
Parkland with trails, no built structures
Undeveloped open space
Open space with a rich collection of walking, jogging, roller blading, bicycling trails including bridges and trail
connecting to other open space across Lexington Ave.
Passive parkland
Just preserve it as open space for 10-20 years
Open space - remove the buildings
Open space selective areas that are mowed
Leave undeveloped and plant trees
Leave area wild for the animals
Open space - create more woodlands, develop walking paths (non asphalt)
Park land preservation - no athletics
Wetlands, nature preserve
Nature preserve
After purchase of land, have the boy/girl Scouts plant trees, bushes - create a wetland where possible. Put in
paths and let nature do its thing!
Nature center
Nature preserve with walking trails and or bike trails
Partial reversion to wetland, duck preserve
Open space - native prairie plantings
Nature park
Wild open space for wildlife and people to enjoy each other
Open space - concentrate on wildlife habitat
Educational nature park (e.g., Minnesota plants, wildlife, etc.)
Nature Park
Keep it as a natural open area
Open land - park with multiple options like hiking trails, outdoor picnics, attraction for wildlife, groups to gather
for family picnic, etc.
Remain as open space and restored to native plantings
Leave as natural area for wildlife
Develop nature center for bird watching, animal education and conservation
Nature preserve
As a birder, I favor preserving the green space. Old growth forests have been decimated. Consequently, we
have fewer orioles, grosbeaks, catbirds, thrushes, warblers, etc.
Use for garden area until needed for something else
Botanical garden
Arboretum with trails and mazes
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Summary of Idea Cards
Public garden
Public garden
Just leave it open green space with maybe a community garden
Community garden space (rental)
Botanical garden / flower garden with walking paths
Flower/rock garden with walking paths and picnic areas
Public gardens, meditation ground, park
Community gardens (for vegetables and flower, etc.) for part of the space
Community gardens
Mountain bike trails
Walking trails, park with wetlands
Cross country ski trails
Trails and wetlands
Trails
Public walking path/trail with lights around outside of site, public playground in center of site
Walking trails / biking trails
Manmade lake with walking trails
The area is large enough to have separate hiking trails and bicycle trails
Open space with walking paths
Park with walking paths
Community park with walking paths and bike trails
Reflective walking park in modern cemetery i.e., mausoleum
Walking paths that are not in wooded area - safer for single women
Walking and bicycle paths
Walking paths
Walking trails and picnic areas
Green biking park with walks around the ponds and playground equipment for older aged kids to enjoy
Bike trails with preserved wetland developed
Trailway
Park with features designed by residents, walking path, fishing, skateboard
Park
Municipal Park
Park, learning center, walking path
Picnic and parkland
Multi-use - ice area, dog park, cross country ski trails, hiking paths
Park - biking and hiking trails, frisbee golf, picnic areas, etc.
Community park - including play structure, frisbee golf course, skate park, dog park, tennis courts, basketball
courts, par course, walking trails.
Multi-use park, hiking trails, remote/primitive camp sites, dog park, running trail, outdoor educational programs
Public park, picnic areas, ball fields, playgrounds
Park - public facility (to be determined)
City park
Community park with soccer fields and walking trails
Leave as private park
City park with walking paths and bike paths and several softball fields, soccer field, etc.
Park with playground areas
Park area for picnics and playground and also play equipment for adult fitness
Community park with walking and bike paths, picnic areas, children's play area, nature area
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Park with bike/hiking trails, par 3-golf course visually separated from trails which would have a more natural
Play areas, frisbee, horseshoe toss, bird walks with children, nature study with school children
Develop a park with playground equipment and bike and walking areas
Park with playground areas with large group picnic facility for resident rental
Combination of park, walking path around pond, playgrounds, basketball court, volleyball and tennis courts
Open Space - make horseshoe for an activity
Open space - make cross country space
Picnic area near the lake
Municipal park with walking paths and bicycle path near picnic area. Play area for kids.
Multi-use park
Walking trails, playground, miniature golf - multi uses
Summer activities - volleyball, trails for hiking (seniors), dog park (part of parcel), mini golf
Handicapped and senior picnic areas with grills and tennis courts
Snowshoe or snow ski - cross country/ could charge admission
Winter sports - Cross country skiing, snowshoe, toboggan slides, trail walking, small ponds for ice skating,
heated domes for inside sport during the winter.
Manmade lake with sand bottom and walking trails/band shell/beach house
Skate board area with a wide variety of shapes and challenges
Dog park
Public use dog park on half of the hilly property fenced in to allow off leash running
Dog park
Dog park
Off leash dog park - partial use of site
Dog exercise park could be admission charged
Frisbee golf course
Frisbee golf course
Frisbee golf course
Frisbee golf course
Frisbee golf course
Disc golf
Disc golf
Disc golf
Youth camps for various sports and park land
Soccer fields and baseball and softball fields
Indoor tennis facility
Dome for multi-sport use
Use part of the site for a covered pavilion or bubble for year round tennis, soccer or lacrosse, baseball use.
Athletic fields (i.e., Lacrosse and Soccer)
Put out RFP to create an indoor dome for soccer, Lacrosse, etc. Lease to be Rfp. Leave rest of park open
Outdoor swimming pool
Athletic fields and a large frisbee golf course
Retreat center / prom center
Retreat center with sleeping rooms, meeting rooms and walking trails
Building that can be used for family reunions, weddings, graduations and still have a golf course or putting
greens or just hitting balls.
Rentable community center for weddings, etc. in part of site
2nd community center
Parkland with meeting space Location for neighborhood garden plots
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Public use facility
Art center - move art house
Outdoor amphitheatre
New art house
Band stand
Performing art center
Family activity center with space for mini golf, volleyball courts, etc.
City park with band shell for small concerts and picnic area
Park and Rec center on Yankee Doodle Road and ball fields
Meeting facility
Band shell and beach house
Future use of municipal facilities
Public facility (fire station)
Combination of public facility (fire station) and park
Fire station, public facility, nature learning
Firehouse with walking trails
City offices City office expansion
City office expansion
City office expansion for future
Fire station
9-1-1 backup center
Police evidence storage
Fire station
Fire station
City facilities (part of site) - fire station & police station
Fire or police station
Fire station on part of property with other limited municipal uses
Public works building, fire station/police, training center
Keep any development to the northern portion of the site, i.e. public facilities for future use of the City -
hospital, fire station, etc. The balance remain open for a preservation, i.e. walking paths.
Hospital
Hospital
Partner with Dakota County technical college for 2nd campus possibilities. Leave rest of space open
Mausoleums - brings in good sales and surroundings are park settings and reflecting pools
9-hole city owned golf course with cross country ski paths, hiking trails, natural prairie gardens
Executive golf course and driving range run by the City of Eagan
City owned golf course
Instructional golf course for our schools and surrounding schools
Public golf course to generate income - club house could be rented out
Executive 9-hole golf course with driving range and club house / meeting facility
Putt Putt golf
Eagan to make a putt putt golf course
Par 3 golf course
Make it a 9-hole golf course for families and schools. In the winter, let families sled on it.
Golf course
Year round public use - extended yardage 9-hold golf course with 2 sets of tee boxes, off set to change hole
configuration, ability to have enhanced driving range similar to Inverwood, In the winter - groomed cross country
ski trails.
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Summary of Idea Cards
9-hole golf course owned and operated by the City of Eagan - not par 27 with park (2 way course which means
10 holes) and walking and biking trails/paths.
City operated 9-hole executive golf course
Indoor golf practice facility
Maintain property as a public 18-hole golf course. A city operated golf course is viable!
An executive 9-hold golf course with a nice golf club house that could be also used as an event/rental facility
Par 3 or par 9 course
Municipal 9-hole golf course - self supporting. The structure is already in place, just down size
Mini golf course
18 hold public golf course as is but add roller skate trail, hiking and jogging trail and park use space
9-hold city golf course
Open space with small golf course
Open space - make putt-putt golf
Executive golf course
9-hold golf course
Re-open the golf course
Executive 9-hole golf course 1.) the city could lose Parkview to development, 2.) a nice addition to the city much
like Cascade Bay or the Community Center, 3.) retains open space. Once lost is lost forever (developers will
develop every square inch if the city allowed), 4.) enough space left over for other uses. A nice club
9-hole golf course on the south end of the property
Leave as golf course
9-hole golf course / park land
Miniature golf course
Putting greens
Mini golf and park
9-hole executive golf course
Putting greens/games/water development (like Centennial Lakes in Edina)
Solar energy collection
Wind farm to benefit Eagan resident and good opportunity for green leadership
Wind farm in addition to partial city use - fire station, training center, etc.
Wind energy and solar to heat a conference center, public gardens, animal habitat
Energy park: wind and solar - power with pathways and park-like surroundings with dog park, bike paths,
playground and public use.
Develop the land into both townhome units and a small golf course at no taxpayer cost
Develop the land into multi-density housing at no taxpayer cost
Shopping - small retailers Senior housing complex
Single family homes with open space - no high rise
Possibility of housing at some future time
Create Eagan owned solar energy array on interior 60 acres. Surround with public 9-hole golf course. Sell
energy to Dakota Electric. Profit to be used to pay for cost of solar array and upkeep of park areas.
Wind energy
Solar and wind energy park
Can this land be used for housing and also parkland so the City of Eagan can get some tax revenue?
What large project does the city of Eagan need as the city looks into the next 10 - 20 years?
With baby boomers on the horizon... senior residence, senior center, senior medical needs
Land topography taken into consideration
Any use that doesn't require another referendum for buildings or maintenance
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Attachment B
Summary of Idea Cards
I'm totally against the City of Eagan buying this property. I think the 30 acres being left for public use should be
sufficient when property is developed.
Buy it if the club house is a good size and there is adequate parking
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Attachment C
Results of Small Group Discussions
Community Meeting #1- July 15, 2008
Group #1
Rank Description of Idea
1 Mausoleum: public buildings & areas for residents use with gardens, learning center, etc. with wetlands, nature preserve
(no preference to ranking)
2 Boy & Girl Scout & other youth education of planting trees, shrubs, etc. Ball fields, skating rinks in winter, cross country
skiing sledding (no preference to ranking)
3 Gardens, open spaces, nature preserve, bird-watching, bicycle paths, trails, green houses (no preference to ranking)
4 Wind & solar energy park can combine with all of the above. Renewable energy? No this is existing energy! (no preference
to ranking)
5 Camping sites, jamboree area, dog park on a portion. Any buildings should be self-sustained (energy wise). (no preference
to ranking)
Group #2
Rank Description of Idea
1 Community parkland. Multiple usage, i.e., biking, cross-country, play areas
2 Sport complexes - ice, soccer, baseball, hockey
3 Energy Park -,solar power
4 Hospital
5 Golf course & practice facility AND (6.) School for Environmental Studies
Group #3
Rank Description of Idea
1 Public use, i.e. fire station relocation, ambulance service facility, police storage facility, bank land for future use, solar
facility, wetlands banking/ wildlife preserve
2 Low maintenance community use, dog exercise area, frisbee golf, walking trails, cross country ski paths, sledding, native
species/botanical preserve for educational purposes
3 -
4 -
5 -
Group #4
Rank Description of Idea
1 Sports dorm, park, hiking trails, cross country
2 Another community center for additional events, pool, retreat center
3 Open Space, nature center, water shed
4 Golf Course, available to schools
5 Hospital, assisted living, senior living
Group #5
Rank Description of Idea
1 9-hole golf course with driving range and club house
2 Active use, nature preserve
3 Public use (for part of parcel)
4 Multi-use Park - bike trails, cross country trails, dog runs with children's club house
5 Alternative energy park for part of parcel - energy self-sufficient buildings
Group #6
Rank Description of Idea
1 Energy Park (wind, solar)
2 Fire station (or other municipal facility) partial use
3 Golf Course - driving range & putting greens
4 Municipal park including trails, public gardens, dog park
5 Land bank -future municipal use
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Attachment C
Results of Small Group Discussions
Community Meeting #2 - July 29, 2008
Group #1
Rank Description of Idea
1 Open space preservation - passive, natural, gardens, trails, habitat preservation, create envisionment for all ages of
2 Uses according to topography. Muli-purpose uses, trails, athletic fields, picnic areas, spread out the uses around the
3 Land bank for future demographic needs, aging population
4 Revenue producing - athletics, athletic bubble - check on needs
5 Art house - performing arts, wind mills
Group #2
Rank Description of Idea
1 Recreation area including well-lighted walking trails, play area, ballfields, skating rink
2 Energy park with windmills and solor collecters and use as a satellite eductional center for schools
3 Rent Community garden spaces
4 Pavillion for groups to use / rent perhaps for craft fairs, farmers maket. Save as land bank for future needs.
5 Sello naming rights
Group #3
Rank Description of Ideas
1 Executive 9-hole golf course. Golf club house could be revenue generating via rentals. Parkview and other golf course are
privately owned and could be solf for housing. Should include driving range.
2 Nature area with designed trails, pond area for picnic space, playgound, cross country skiing, sledding
3 Similar to Centennial Park in Edina
4 Frisbee golf - 18 hole
5 Skateboard parks, adult fitness outdoor area
Group #4
Rank Description of Ideas
1 Multi-purpose park - community garden, walking trails, biking trails, outdoor activities, four season wetland / restoration,
children's play equipment, tennis courts
2 Disc golf course, child eduction center, renewable resource to be used for any construction
3 -
4 -
5 -
Group #5
Rank Description of Ideas
1 Nature park - multi-use with paths, picnic, community garden, safe for single woman & seniors
2 9-hole golf course and putt-putt golf
3 Tennis courts
4 Educational / alternative energy
5 Frisbee (disc) gold course
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