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04/14/2003 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission AGENDA 5;30 pm ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Caponi Art Park Monday, April 14, 2003 7:00 PM Study Committees Eagan Municipal Center City Council Chambers A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 pm B. Approval of Agenda 7:02 pm C. Presentations (1) Arbor Day Poster Recognition 7:03 pm D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of Marchl7, 2003 7:13 pm E. Visitors to be Heard (1) WHEP Annual Program Report 7:14 pm F. Superintendent's Update and Department Happenings Pages 3-5 7:30 pm (1) Recreation Update - Colleen Callahan Pages 7-10 7:40 pm (2) Intern Report - John Sealey Pages 11-13 7:50 pm G. Consent Agenda 8:00 pm (1) Arbor Day Proclamation Page 15 (2) Centennial Ridge 2"d Addition - Manley Land Development Pages 17-18 (3) Zehnder Acres - River Run Properties Pages 19-20 H. Development Agenda (1) Piney Woods - Manley Land Development Pages 21-24 8:01 pm (2) Sienna Woods - Manley Land Development Pages 25-28 8:30 pm 1. Old Business (1) Disc Golf Update Pages 29-32 8:45 pm J. New Business (1) Bur Oaks Park Trail Plan Pages 33-34 8:50 pm (2) Name Recognition for Donations Page 35 9:15 pm K. Water Resources Update 9:20 pm L. Other Business and Reports (1) Eagan Greenway Status Report Page 37 9:25 pm (2) Community Center Update 9:30 pm (3) Council/Commission Joint Meeting Discussion 9:35 pm L Round Table 9:45 pm M. Adjournment 9:50 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, orstatus 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. Arbor Day Poster Judging to Follow Meeting in the Engineering Conference Room Next APrC Meeting: May 1q, 2003 , ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2003 MEETING SCHEDULE NAME Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 13 17 14 19 16 14 18 15 20 17 15 Joseph Bari X X Phil Belfiori x X Margo Danner x X Terry Davis x X N. Mark Filipi X O* Elizabeth Perry x X Dorothy Peterson x X Richard Pletcher x O* Ken West (alternate) X O Melvin Williams x O* X = present O = absent O* = notified staff of absence prior to meeting Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acauisition/Development Sub-Committee Richard Pletcher N. Mark Filipi Joseph Bari Melvin Williams Elizabeth Perry Phil Belfiori Ken West Margo Danner Liaison to Holz Farm Study Terry Davis Dorothy Peterson Dorothy Peterson UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES 4-14-03: Caponi Art Park Study Committees 1. 2. 3. ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2003 MEMBERS NAME AND ADDRESS TERM TELEPHONE TERM START EXPIRES JOSEPH BARI 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 1/2005 3033 Timberwood Trail (3 yr.1999) Eagan, MN 55121 (3 yr. 2002) jbaril@juno.com PHIL BELFIORI 2002 651-905-0293 (H) 1/2006 3671 Canary Way (1 n• 2002) 651-297-8026 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2003) Phil.Belfiori@BWSR.state.mn.us MARGO DANNER 2001 651/454-5688 (H) 1/2004 2037 Flint Lane (3 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55122 mrsmagoo@usfamily.net TERRY DAVIS Chair 1997 651-452-2635 (H) 1/2006 4895 Safari Pass (3 yr. 1997) 651-310-8941 (W) Eagan, MN 55112-2690 (3 yr. 2000) 452-2152 (Home fax) (3 yr. 2003) to .davis ul.com N. MARK FILIPI May, 1997 651-602-1725 (W) 1/2004 836 Overlook Place (3 yr. 1998) mark.filipi@metc.state.mn.us (3 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55123 ELIZABETH PERRY (LIZA) 2002 651-452-3201 (H) 1/2005 3298 Rolling Hills Drive (3 yr. 2002) 651-994-8808 (W) Eagan, MN 55121 Ipemj1540_hobmi1.oom DOROTHY PETERSON Vice Chair 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 1/2006 4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2000) Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2003) norsk4337@juno.oom RICHARD PLETCHER Secretary 2001 651-687-9177 (H) 1/2005 1074 Northview Park (1 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2002) richard.pletcher@usarc-emh2.army.mil KEN WEST 2003 651-687-9152 (H) 1/2004 600 Lone Oak Road (1 yr. 2003) 651-303-3316 (V1n Eagan, MN 55121 (altemate) MELVIN WILLIAMS 2001 651-994-6727 (H) 1/2004 823 Wescott Square (3 yr. 2001) tuboj@msn.com Eagan, MN 55123 Eagan City Staff E-Mail: kvraaC@ci.eagan.mn.us cmesko@)d.eagan.mn.us poison Oci.eagan.mn.us iasfahl@ci.eagan.mn.us ghove@ci.eagan.mn.us emacbethOci.eagan.mmus bwieide@ci.eagan.mn.us Phone #651-675-5505 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 p.m.) [-3113/03 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2003 MEMBERS NAME AND ADDRESS TERM TELEPHONE TERM r___ 1 11 START EXPIRES JOSEPH BART 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 1/2005 3033 Timberwood Trail (3 n.19%) Eagan, MN 55121 (3 yr. 2002) jbaril @juno.com PHIL BELFIORI 2002 651-905-0293 (H) 1/2006 3671 Canary Way (1 yr. 2002) 651-297-8026 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2003) - Phil•Belf*ri@BWSR.state.mn.us MARGO DANNER 2001 651/454-5688 (H) 112004 2037 Flint Lane (3 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55122 mrsmagoo@usfamily.net TERRY DAVIS Chair 1997 651-452-2635 (H) 1/2006 4895 Safari Pass (3 yr. 1997) 651-310-8941 (M Eagan, MN 55122-2690 (3 yr. 2000) 452-2152 (Home fax) (3 yr. 2003) to .davis ul.com N. MARK FILIPI May, 1997 651-602-1725 (M 1/2004 836 Overlook Place (3 yr. 1998) mark.filipi@metc.state.mn.us (3 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55123 ELIZABETH PERRY (LIZA) 2002 651-452-3201 (H) 1/2005 3298 Rolling Hills Drive (3 yr. 2002) 651-994-8808 (W) Eagan, MN 55121 Iperry64@hotmail.com DOROTHY PETERSON Vice Chair 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 1/2006 4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2000) Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2003) norsk4337@juno.com RICHARD PLETCHER Secretary 2001 651-687-9177 (H) 112005 1074 Northview Paris (1 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2002) richard.pletcher@usarc-emh2.army.mil KEN WEST 2003 651-687-9152 (H) 1/2004 600 Lone Oak Road (1 yr. 2003) 651-303-3316 (W) Eagan, MN 55121 (alternate) MELVIN WILLIAMS 2001 651-994-6727 (H) 1/2004 823 Wescott Square (3 yr. 2001) tuboj@msn.com Eagan, MN 55123 Eagan City Staff E-Mail: kvraa@ci.eaaan.mn.us cmesko0ci.ea4an.mmus polson@ci.eaaan.mmus iasfahl@ci.eaaan.mn.us Qhove(?)ci.eadan.mn.us emacbeth@ci.ea4an.mn.us bwielde@)ci.eagan.mn.us Phone #651-675-5505 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 P.M.) ~13ro3 Eagan Parks and Recreation Phone Number: 651-675-5500 Eagan Parks and Recreation Staff E-Mail Administration: Ken Vraa kvraaC&ci. eagan. mn. us Cherryl Mesko cmesko@ci. eagan. mn. us Paul Olson poison Oci. eagan. mn. us Jeff Asfahl jasfah1C&ci.eagan.mn.us Beth Wielde bwielde0ci.eagan.mn.us Forestry: Gregg Hove 7hove0ci.eagan.mn.us Water Resources: Eric Macbeth emacbethC&ci. eagan. mn. us Parks Planner/Landscape Architect Q Lilly cj1i11y9ci.eagan.mn.us Recreation Staff: Paula Nowariak pnowariak9ci.eagan.mn.us Sonya Rippe srippeC&ci.eagan.mn.us Cathy Bolduc cbolduc@ci.eagan.mn.us Holly Champlin hchamplinC)ci.eagan.mn.us Colleen Callahan ccalahangci.eagan.mn.us Cascade Bay: Aaron Hunter ahunter@ci.eagan.mn.us Civic Arena: Mark Vaughan mvaughanC&ci.eagan.mn.us Community Center: Sandy Breuer sbreuergci. eagan. mn. us TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: APRIL 11, 2003 REMINDER: The Advisory Commission's Caponi Art Park Study Committees will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center to continue their review of the Caponi Art Park proposal. ITEM A: Call to order ITEM B: Approval of agenda ITEM C: Presentations 1. Forestry Supervisor Hove will be recognizing the 2002 Arbor Day poster winner with a presentation of a framed poster. This is typically done at the Arbor Day celebration, however the recipient was not available ITEM D: Approval of minutes of March 17, 2003 ITEM E: Visitors to be Heard 1. Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth will have representatives of the WHEP to provide their annual program update. ITEM F: Superintendent's Update and Department Happenings Staff will review several items of interest to the Commission and community followed by a program update by Colleen Callahan, Youth Development Coordinator. Intern John Sealey will present a research project assigned as part of his internship with Eagan Parks and Recreation. ITEM G: Consent Agenda The following items can be covered with one motion. I . The 2002 Arbor Day Proclamation is included in the packet. The Advisory Commission should affirm the proclamation and recommend approval by the City Council. 2. Staff reports regarding the Centennial Ridge 2nd Addition and the subdivision of Lot 2, Zehnder Acres are included in the packet for review and recommendation to the City Council. ITEM H: Development Proposals 1. The Manley Land Development proposal for Piney Woods, which was originally on the March agenda, was deferred to this meeting. A background memo in attached for your review. 2. Sienna Woods, also a Manley Land Development proposal, is scheduled for review and recommendation by the Advisory Commission. Background information is enclosed for your review. ITEM I: Old Business 1. Follow-up information will be provided relative to the disc golf study and the Commission will be asked to provide staff with further direction. ITEM J: New Business 1. Staff will provide information regarding the Bur Oaks Park trail plan. 2. The City Council has asked the Advisory Commission to discuss how or if the City of Eagan might provide name recognition for donations. A memo is included to provide some background information. ITEM K: Water Resources Update Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth will briefly provide any additional information relative to the Water Resources division. ITEM L: Other Business and Reports 1. A verbal update will be provided regarding the status of the Eagan greenway. 2. A verbal update will be provided for the Community Center. 3. The Commission may wish to discuss items that surfaced from their joint meeting with the City Council. ITEM M: Round Table Any items of concern that might be placed on upcoming agendas or items of interest will be identified. ITEM N: Adjournment I\Parks and Recreation\Advisory Commission\Monthly Meetings\April 2003\Cover DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS- April 2003 Recreation Division • Glacier: Final session ended April 2 with a drama performance. Attendance was amazing. 15 children performed the Dream Zeam. Glacier staff will be working with the Social worker at Glacier on a Leadership retreat for children April 25; and will meet to discuss ideas for next year. • Pilot Knob Recreate: Began its last quarter. 55 children are currently registered. Plans are being made to revise the program for 2003-2004 school year. • This summer; two summer in the park sites will be coordinated by Youth Development, both Quarry and Wescott. Also, this summer, broader outreach efforts for registration and increasing public awareness, in target communities, of summer programs will be a focal point. • Outreach Theater Somali Focus. Has come to an unsuccessful conclusion. The project outline will be reviewed, summarized and potentially re-designed to better reflect the desires / needs expressed by the community. • Teen Programs: A number of spring and summer programs are under way. The second in a series of "Battle of the Bands" is scheduled at the civic arena Teen pool parties and film festivals are also on the horizon for summer. • E-TAB has been busy determining their mission and goals for the year. They are intending on supporting our teen programs, utilizing some opportunities for fund raising to decrease costs for programs and choosing a topic for their "voice". • Softball schedules are almost completed. Still hoping to get a few more Co-Rec teams for Friday evening. There are currently 201 teams registered and 38 teams participating in the Two Game Tune-up on Saturday, April 19. • Co-Rec Sand Volleyball teams are currently registering for the summer season which begins mid-May. • Concessions staff are trained and ready for the upcoming season. There is 20 staff hired for this year. Northview opens on Saturday, April 19 and the Trailer late the next week. • Eagan seniors are gearing up for the Spring Fling Dinner and Dance on May 13 in the new Community Center. Following that event, many additional senior programs will be taking place in the new Lone Oak Room. • Eagan seniors have teamed up with the Police Department to support the monthly testing of the severe weather sirens. Seven of the 12 sirens are now being checked on a monthly basis by senior volunteers. • The second adapted soccer program for youth ages six to 10 begins on April 26. To date, almost all 30 spots in the class are filled and six people have applied to be volunteer coaches for the program in addition to a couple of paid staff. Staff will be meeting with the volunteers for a brief training and walk through of the program outline. An adapted track program is currently being scheduled for later in the summer. • The Eagan Fun Run is coming on Saturday, May 17. Registrations have already begun for the 2-mile, 5-mile and '/z-mile youth Ducky Dash. Together with the South of the River Recreators, program contributors will be supplying gift certificates from Run N Fun, salted nut rolls from Pearson's and bagels from Bruegger's Bagels. • Interviews for Summer program staff were conducted during the past 2 weeks. There were over 40 applicants for 12 positions. • Summer programs begin during the week of June 16. Registrations are coming in at a steady pace for all programs. A full schedule of programs is available for all age groups. See the Discover brochure for more information. • The Summer/Fall brochure will be distributed to the community during the week of May 5. Many new programs will be highlighted for summer and fall. • Spring session of preschool is underway. Many exciting activities are planned for this spring, Track and Field Day, all family picnic and bike day. • Summer registrations for preschool programs are currently ongoing. Classes are filling up fast! Summer session will begin June 9'b. • Friends of the Farm are busy planning for their spring program and events. Clean -up day is scheduled for Sat May 3, the Annual Garden Club plant Sale is scheduled for Sat. May May10 and the Spring Festival is set fore Sat May 17 from noon - 4 pm. • Spring and summer youth athletic programs are geared up and will soon be in full swing. Presently we have over 20 weekend events scheduled at Eagan athletic facilities for this summer. • Eagan Art House programs continue to do very well. They are busy planning for this years Art Festival that is scheduled for June 21-22 at Skyhill Park. The Art House is also hosting a Raku firing and sale to support the need for supplies for the ceramics programs. This event is set for Sunday May 18 starting at 1:00. • Entertainers are being sought to perform at the new Eagan Rotary Band Shell as part of a new "community performance program" designed to feature local talent and provide quality entertainment performances. • Community partners are being sought to sponsor the Evening in Central Park entertainment series again this year. Organizations that wish to be a part of this program and get the word out about your organization or service are invited to join us in partnership. • The Civic Arena operated the 4th annual home and leisure show. The event was a sell out for booth rentals and had good steady attendance. Staff is in the planning for next years show and is surveying vendors for future considerations for the show. The preliminary numbers show net revenue of $15,000 for the weekend event. • The Civic Arena was host to the 4th annual Heritage Antique Arms show on March 29th. This has been an easy, consistent customer for the Civic Arena. Staff is looking at signing another four year contract with the organization. • The Civic Arena was the location for another "Get Jobs, Job Fair" on March 12 put on by the partnership of the City of Eagan, Dakota County workforce and the State of Minnesota. There were about 3,000 people in attendance for the one day event. The next job fair is set for May 15'2003. • The Civic Arena was hosting another craft show put on by Four Star Promotions from Apple Valley on April 4 and 5th. The event had low numbers for vendors, but decent attendance. There is another show planned for this upcoming September. The Civic Arena contracts out the arena to the company. • The Fagan Skating School also presented these years ice shows on April 5'h. Attendance was very good for both shows at about 500. This is a great event for the participants of the skate school. This is a lot of preparation that goes into the event, but it gives the students something to look forward to every year. • The Eagan Skating School is losing their director. Barb Yackel is leaving the City of Eagan. The search has begun for her replacement. • Ice sales are a little slow this spring compared to future years, but turf sales are about the same. Parks Division • The Scenic and Natural Area Grant application was turned in to DNR staff on March 31, 2003. The grant requests funds to apply toward the purchase of the Lee and Laurel Anderson property, adjacent to Patrick Eagan Park Reasons stated for acquisition include expansion of the habitat and open space, maintenance of a buffer between the park and Lexington Avenue, and enhancement of the potential greenway corridor. • Unlike recent years, there has been a deluge of applications for seasonal positions. Most will be filled by people returning from previous years with the few vacant positions being filled by very qualified individuals. As a result, the Forestry, Park Maintenance and Park Operations Divisions are no longer accepting applications. • The contract for the construction of the new Central Park Pavilion/Wellhouse has been closed out as all "punch list" items have now been satisfied. The conversion of the furnace from LP to natural gas remains however the work will be completed under a separate contract. The restoration of bituminous surfaces that were disturbed when utility lines were repaired will be completed when the final overlay of the parking lot is done. They will be leveled with gravel until that time. • The sweeping of boulevard trails has been completed however the ongoing problem of lawn care companies blowing sand from lawns back onto the trails and streets remains. Staff from both the Street and Parks Departments have been stopping offenders and reminding them that it is an ordinance violation and they must cleanup after themselves. Unfortunately it is not possible to patrol the entire City. Residents are encouraged not to blow sand and debris into the streets or onto trails and to remind lawn care companies of the same. • Staff met with Brauer and Associates to review site concepts for the Holz Farm master plan in anticipation of a meeting with neighbors and the Friends of the Farm on April 10. A meeting was also held onsite with Don Holz to review specific site issues. • Park staff has begun the process of laying out soccer fields for the upcoming season. Nearly 30 fields of varying size will be required to meet the demand. The loss of the field space at Blue Cross has necessitated some creative use of space at other locations. Blue Cross has offered the use of some field space at their river side office complex. • Work has begun to prepare ball field infields for the upcoming season. Most will be graded and/or dragged before scheduled fames begin. Material is being added to a number of the infields to help promote drainage. • The nets on all tennis courts are now up. Wind screens at the tournament sites have also been installed. • Park staff has completed the preseason inspection of all park playgrounds and begun the process of making any needed repairs or upgrades. 2 park crew members recently attended a playground safety seminar hosted by the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association. ~r • Water turn-ons will begin next week at select sites, weather depending. Concession sites and others requiring preseason cleanup are generally turned on first. Park restrooms will not be open on a daily basis, except for programmed events, until sometime in early May when there is staff available to do regular maintenance. • A crew from the Dakota County Sentence to Service Program has been working in the City the past three weeks. Projects have included the cleanup of debris from parks, sweeping bridges and cleaning up around ponds. They are scheduled to return several times this spring and summer to assist with a variety of unskilled but necessary tasks. • The annual tree sale is scheduled for Saturday April 26d' at the Public Works Maintenance Facility. The number of request this year is down to just over 150 compared to over 500 in previous years. The decreased demand can be attributed to the slowing of residential growth in the City and also the success there has been in getting trees into the hand/lawns of residents. Staff is giving consideration to holding the event every other year rather than annually. • The annual Arbor Day celebration is scheduled for Saturday May 3'd at the new Central Park pavilion. Attendees will be able to take part in planting landscape materials on the surrounding berms. The post contest winner will also be announced. All APrC members are invited to attend. • Staff from the Dakota County SWCD presented staff with the first draft of the open space study. From the initial data several sections and potential corridors were selected for additional study at a'/. acre resolution. The final product should be ready for review sometime in June. • The Water Resources Division has removed all of the aerators for the season. This year, 8 systems were installed to support fisheries resources with vital oxygen during the winter. • According to preliminary estimates, the Eagan Football Boosters had record sales during this year's lawn fertilizer fundraiser. Of particular interest to the Water Resources Division is the no-phosphorus product that was actively promoted. Staff provided the fundraiser with 700 copies of the new "Green Up Your Lawn Not Your Lakes" brochure. The brochure was handed out to Eagan residents when contacted to support the fundraiser. • A collaboration of City staffs from Engineering, Building Inspections, and Water Resources successfully hosted the Workshop on New Land Disturbance and Erosion Control Regulations for Contractors, Builders, and Developers on April 8, 2003. About 20 people attended from various companies. • The Minnesota DNR informed the City that it has enough funding to support the entire proposal for the Moonshine Park Water Resources Demonstration Project. Recall that at the last meeting, staff indicated 1/3 of the funding appeared to be available. With this modification, the City is proceeding with plans for most of the entire shoreline of the park (see landscape plan attached). Cascade Bay • Over 100 season passes a day were sold on the two days leading up to the March 31' deadline for season pass holders to receive free companion passes with their season pass purchase. As of April 9, we have sold over 1,000 season passes. • Cascade Bay has a new program this year focusing on fitness! The new class is "Aqua Walking" which uses the resistance of the Lazy River to help participants bum up to twice the calories of walking on land. This is an hour long class every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-loam. Cost is $2.00 per session. • Returning programs this year include; Water Aerobics, Lap Swimming, Scuba Discovery, Snorkeling, Little Mates, Guard Start and Lifeguard Training. • We will be celebrating Cascade Bay's 5s' anniversary Tuesday, June 17'h through Saturday, June 21 Special events will be planned all week long including a pool party on Saturday, June 21" from 9-11 pm. 7 :7 7: L G G ~ G I l Si W ~ w i` ~Z s _ z s -4--D W < h r cd ✓j pf , q L _ - z• -IF ~c 37 ' J f / ~ ~ _+o~ ,ta,.-c«~•r t~E,.-tom"' + '~1~ -_%jj ^^_L' by ! f ~ r - ~ _ ,M-„r-• , ...t~ . ~ ,r - Ilk r1 J f Nk, oi, F-1;Recreation Program Update Colleen Callahan [Attachments April 14, 2003 X City of Eagan x 1. Survey Parks and Recreation MEMO Teen Brochure inserted in Packet for your review AGENDA ITEM: F-1; RECREATION PROGRAM UPDATE TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: COLLEEN J. CALLAHAN, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR ITEM OVERVIEW: A comprehensive update and overview of Youth Development and Teen programming initiatives. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Over the past several years Youth Development has facilitated a variety of recreation, enrichment, and school support programs from various locations. The two most prominent sites are Glacier/Wescott and Pilot Knob/Quarry Park shelter building. Both program sites operate Monday through Thursday after school, with varying degrees of recreation/enrichment components. Recreation programs are also offered during summer vacation. Over the past six months these programs have evolved and changed and will continue to do so as Youth Development moves toward a more inclusive and comprehensive approach for access and service delivery. As the 2002-2003 school year began our collaborative efforts for service delivery were put to the test. Youth Development focused efforts and attention towards children and families of the Quarry Park & Wescott Commons area as well as began implementing strategies to more efficiently collaborate, share resources and broaden our reach and community impact to go beyond these two neighborhoods. Youth Development programs receive funding support from "Local Collaborative Time Study" (LCTS) grants. These grants are distributed from Dakota County to the various school districts within the county. Eagan receives funding support from two of these school districts, ISD 196 and 197. Below is an outline of youth development initiatives by these school districts. In addition, there will be a summary of teen activities. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT : ISD 196 After school program collaborations began at Glacier Elementary in the fall of 2002. This program was a combination of resources which included school faculty, the YMCA and the City of Eagan. Each agency contributed to the coordination, facilitation and supervision of the program. Eagan youth development staff developed and implemented recreation programs, assisted the YMCA with child supervision and the school with bus supervision and tutoring. Recreation programs included gym games and sports programs, like dodge ball, basketball, floor hockey, vo ball and soccer. In addition staff coordinated enrichment programs with the University of Minnesota Extension food and nutrition program and Drama Kids, who performed "The Dream Zeam". I• These programs were offered to a specific population. This included Wescott children but also other children who met Area Learning Center criteria, generally high risk or risky behavior students. During our first session of after school programs approximately 40-50 children enrolled. Our second session 50-60 children registered. Each quarter the school support staff maintained a waiting list for spots as they became available. In addition to the children invited in to the program, any child already registered for the School Age Care program with the YMCA were allowed to participate in the recreation coordinated activities. During our first quarter the response of the community was significant. More children registered for the program than was expected. Without turning children away the Glacier recreation and YMCA staff combined forces to accommodate the demand. The staff of all of the agencies worked together to support each other, the children and successful program implementation. With such a boom in growth and interest this site encountered some growing pains. However, the staff handled it admirably and successfully. Sometimes changing the program plans on a daily basis. Our second session began in January of 2003. In preparing for this session we incorporated a number of elements which would lend to a more successful outcome. 1) tightened coordination with the YMCA, 2) limited registrations for each of the recreation components, 3) offered flexible and structured programs, and finally, 4) utilized facility spaces more efficiently in cooperation with YMCA programs. Overall, the after school collaborative / recreation program was very successful. Survey responses from the children and parents are still being gathered and the collaborators intend to de-brief and brainstorm about year 2003-2004. In addition to after school programs for Elementary age students, Youth Development also focused time and effort on developing strong relationships with the middle schools for after school and school release programs targeted for teens. These efforts were met with varying degrees of success. One program began in the fall of 2002. Cheerleading was offered at Dakota Hills Middle School, 18 girls participated. Two Afton Alps ski trips ran with students from the Connect program at Black Hawk Middle School; 6 children participating in each. Drama Teens and Cheerleading were offered again during the spring at Dakota. Both of these programs were cancelled. Unexpected barriers for promoting the activities affected our ability to inform students of the opportunities. Youth Development continues to work towards improving collaborative work in after school programs for teens, as noted below under Youth Development Teens. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT : ISD 197 Recreate at Pilot Knob is an after school recreation, enrichment and school support program. This program is offered Monday through Thursday. Each day is scheduled with a menu of choices for after school activities and includes transportation home at 5:30p.m. Currently 55 children are enrolled. The programs that were offered changed each school quarter and included everything from basketball and floor hockey skills classes to multi media drawing and sewing programs. Each quarter there were approximately 10-12 different recreation programs offered. Collaborators included ISD 197 Community Education for transportation coordination, School Age Care staff for additional supervision and snack and coordination of facility Space. Pilot Knob Faculty coordinated tutoring, referrals, resource sharing, facility access and fliers for program registration distribution. Additional resources were, volunteer parents for tutoring, U of M Extension for enrichment programs, Eagan Art House and Drama Kids provided some specialty class instruction.. These programs were designed on a fee base structure to build into the structure a stability factor. The fee was set to defray costs, not recover overall cost of the program. Scholarships were offered to families on restricted budgets and transportation was available for families who needed or wanted it. Due to the change in design of the program, to a minimum fee base plan, we were able to surpass the initial projections for revenue for 2002 by 252%. Registration began at 55 students in the first quarter. Second and third quarter over 90 children registered. And, currently there are 55 students signed up. Over the course of the last 6 months approximately 60-70% of the children registering were entered into the registration program for the first time. This statistic lends to a perception of impact going beyond just engaging children in after school programs. It truly increases family awareness of recreation programs with in the community. Each quarter we sent out surveys about the program to gain insight into participation/parent satisfaction and perceived impact of the program. A small percentage responded, however the responses and impacts were vary favorable. Attached is a copy of the survey with a compilation of the results. The collaborators with the Recreate program are beginning the work to evolve the after school program at Pilot Knob into the next phase. The goal is to present a more unified, supportive and interwoven program with each agency coming to the equation with programmatic pieces which best fits their expertise and resources. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - TEENS: A strong consortium of cities and agencies work together to develop, promote and facilitate teen recreation programs throughout the area south of the river. This group continues to broaden to include new agencies and partnerships which continue to enhance program opportunities for teens offered in and around our community. The teen brochure will provide insight into some of these activities. Most of these activities, trips or clinics were ideas generated by teens and continue to be promoted, supported and facilitated by teens as well. One of our most successful programs is our Battle of the Band series. This is a series of three battles which will end in a Grand Battle at the Dakota County Fair on National Night Out. The winner of the Grand Battle will receive a "gig" at the fair opening for their band Friday evening. Recently a teen resident approached Youth Development about sponsoring a "Film Festival". We are currently in the process of promoting our first every Film Festival in conjunction with the Eagan Art Festival. In addition to the after school programs in the middle school, which were previously mentioned under Youth Development - 196, the Battle of the Bands and developing teen programs for teens by teens, we have been very busy promoting and recruiting teens for our E-TAB. E-TAB is our Eagan Teen Advisory Board. They have been meeting since March and have nominated their officers, set the goals for the year, designing a logo and are discussing their vision for the Board. They have identified three areas that they would like to focus their time and attention on; 1. Fund Raising - for things that they would like to sponsor, to reduce costs for programs, or host teen dances 2. Socials - like dances, parties and gatherings, and 3. "Teen Voice" - which is a topic, of their choice, that they would like to be heard on. There are currently eleven active members on the board with two seats remaining open. The board members will have scattered terms but generally serve for one year with the potential to re-apply. In order to accomplish their goals Teen board has separated into committees. Any teen interested in joining the committees may do so. One does not need to be a board member to get involved. Each committee meets outside the regularly scheduled board meetings and reports back to the board on their progress. q4 This is a very exciting project; the youth are motivated and eager to have the opportunity to make a difference in the community and an opportunity, for themselves and their peers, to have a voice for themselves. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - SUMMARY: • Collaborations grow success, enhances overall capacity and quality of life. • Youth Development - Recreation is a part of the solution not the solution. • Building bridges is sometimes as simple as building awareness and coordinating access. • Partners in communication, getting the word out are critical for success of programs. • Build upon our successes and assets enhance and support our infrastructure. • Youth Development - is more about a community approach to developing healthy kids, healthy families, healthy neighborhoods and a healthier city. • Recreation is a fabulous tool for bringing about positive social change. Item: F-I j A& A-on Up" Youth Development Activities Questionnaire FOR CHILD Attachment 3arve~ PARENTS: Please review this questionnaire with your children in our program. Please guide them through the tool and explain the qu Name of Activi ies Age Bo Girl I feel safe when I'm in this program I had fun and want to come again Never Sometimes Always Never Sometimes Always I feel like I am liked by others in this program I feel safe in and liked by others in my neighborhood w u l ri D 0/5- Never Sometimes Always Never Sometimes Always I learned something new in this program I shared what I learned in this program with someone 4 "~k- 0 @ 1- No Yes No Yes I helped someone in the program I help others in my family or neighborhood Never Sometimes Always Never Sometimes Always If I hurt someone's feelings, I apologized to them Other kids and adults in the program know my name Never Sometimes Always Never Sometimes Always I know the names of other kids and adults in the program There is an adult in this program I like and can talk to when I need to 0 o f~ o o o o Never Sometimes Always Never Sometimes Always What would you change? What did you like most about the program? Name of Program e 6~~ )~Nb Today's Date Youth Development Activities Questionnaire FOR PARENTS Attention Parents: Your child has been involved in a program which received support from the 197 Local Collaborative (LINK). LINK supports a variety of activities for youth and families across 197 School District. Our goal is to improve the support systems that youth and families rely on for their health, learning, safety and security. We value your input and want to know how you feel this program has benefited you and your child. We thank you for completing this survey! DEFINITIONS: When we say "Community", we mean, "People with whom you live close to and interact with on a regular basis." 1) What are the most important things you feel this program offers your child(ren) (Check all those that apply) My child has a safe place to play My child has a place to go to meet new friends My child is learning new skills My child has another adult who cares about their health & well-being My child learns that people care about them in their community My child gets into trouble less often since attending this program My child learns how to get along with others Other: 2) What are the most important things you feel this program offers YOU as a parent? (Check all those that apply) I have a safe place for my child to play P My children are home alone less I feel more Comfortable working outside of my home T My child's behavior has improved since beginning this program I feel more supported by my community My attitude about this community has improved I am more confident that I can stay in this community and not have to move Other: 3) On a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being the lowest and 4 being the highest, please rate the level of satisfaction you have with this program. (place an X on the scale) 1 (very unsatisfied) 2 (unsatisfied) 3 (satisfied) ~a 4 (very satisfied) 4) Please write comments or suggestions for improvement in the space below astly, how would you like to be involved with this program in the future? Learn of more community resources Volunteer in a program Join in a meal/event with other parents in this community Other 6) If you completed this last question, please submit your name and phone number and we will call you to include you in on future activities. Thank you! Your Name Phone Number (Best way to reach you April 14, 2003 :Dte aley Agenda F-2; Intem Report -John Se InforMEMO Attach~'Xq 1. Trapp Farm Park Tubing Parks and Recreatioa Survey AGENDA ITEM: F-2; INTERN REPORT - JOHN SEALEY TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: JOHN SEALEY ITEM OVERVIEW: Survey of users at Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill following the implementation of a $2.00 charge for tube users. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: In previous winters at Trapp Farm Park tubing was offered to the community as a free activity. Beginning with the winter of 2002-2003 the department introduced a change which came in the form of a user fee. This change introduced a new $2.00 fee for users of the tubing hill. This fee is good for a full day of unlimited tubing. This introductory fee is used to help with the operational and maintenance related costs of the park. With this new user fee, the department wanted to gain feedback from the community about their feelings regarding the facility and fee by conducting a survey. Survey Instrument: The 2002-2003 tubing season saw limited use this year due to lack of snow. It generally takes a solid base of 6-8 inches of snow to open the site. Trapp Farm Park opened for the first time on Monday, February 3. The site remained open for 17 days. The hill was then closed for 16 days due to lack of snow. The hill reopened on Saturday, March 8. As the season progressed the department decided that conducting a survey would be an effective tool towards gathering feedback from users about the park. The survey was administered by staff on Saturday, March 8 - Monday, March 10, 2003. This survey has nine total questions consisting of demographic information, number of visits, length of stay, and pricing questions. A total of 32 surveys were completed. We feel 32 results is a good sampling considering the shortened season and late start in distributing the survey. Survey Profile: Demoarauhics• 1. 32 total surveys answered. The breakdown was evenly split at 16 Males and 16 Females responding to this survey. 2. Eagan residents consisted of 18 users out of 32 (56%). A breakdown of miles traveled was categorized by: a. 1 mile or less (5 responses) b. 1- 3 mile/s (8 responses), c. 3 miles or more (5 responses). / ~l 3. Non residents made up 14 users out of 32 (44%). A breakdown of miles traveled was categorized by: a. 1 mile or less (0 responses) b. 1 - 3 mile/s (6 responses) c. 3 miles or more (8 responses). 4. Each day the survey was given we wanted to have a good indication of the age population of people using the tubing hill. The results reflect a strong family presence. The four top age categories are ages relating to parents and younger children. The results are listed as follows: a. 4-8 age group (21) b. 37-40 age group (11) c. 9-12 age group (10) d. 33-36 age group (9) i. Most groups consisted of three or more people. These results do not reflect the total number of people who actually took the survey, just who were marked as being in the group of the person taking the survey. Response on User Fee Charge: Users were asked "How do you feel about the current price for tubing?" This was a multiple choice question consisting of High, Reasonable, and Low price choices for answers. a. High price yielded 6 responses (18%) b. Reasonable price yielded 21 responses (65%) c. Low price yielded 3 responses (9%) d. Two surveys left the question blank (6.3%) The following results are from the above question. The following responses are from 25 return users who have visited Trapp Farm Park in the last two winter seasons. a. High price answer yielded 6 responses (24%) b. Reasonable price answer yielded 18 responses (72%), c. Low price yielded 1 response (4%) A family/seasonal pass question, which asked users "If a season/family pass became available, would you purchase a pass?" "If answered yes, what price would you pay?" a. 18 out of 32 responses indicated they would purchase a pass if one became available. b. Out of these 18 responses a preferred price range had to be chosen. This price range begins with $10.00 and ends with $20.00. Breakdown of results: a. $10.00 - 8 people chose this suggested price. b. $15.00 - 5 people chose this suggested price. C. $20.00 - 5 people chose this suggested price. Field Observations: ➢ People responded well when approached to take a minute for a brief survey. ➢ Despite cold and windy conditions many users were outside tubing for a good amount of time and users appeared to be having a fun tubing experience. A. Summary/Staff Analysis: ➢ The results of the survey indicate that tubing hill users feel that the $2.00 fee is a reasonable price to pay for tubing. ➢ When given an opportunity to comment on price, users were satisfied. ➢ Out of the return user's category, 18 return users out of a total of 25 return users indicated that the user fee was a reasonable price to pay for tubing. ➢ Tubing hill users seem to have expressed an interest in the possibility of a seasonal/family pass if one became available in the future. This pass could have a set price which could potentially save money for users who purchase this pass. The top three common open ended comments from users are: a. 5 users suggested implementing a tow rope. b. 4 users remarked about the heaviness of tubes and had related comments of getting tired of carrying tubes up the hill. c. The tubing hill has good service and is fun to use. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: For informational purposes only Eagan Parks and Recreation Item: F -Z; le7'6ro Re p0d- Tubing Hill Survey Winter 2003 Attachment 1) What is your gender? Please mark a box. ❑ Male ❑ Female 2) Please mark the age group of ourself and for each family member with you today. 4-8 9-12 13-16 17-20 21-24 25-28 29-32 33-36 37-40 141- 45-48 49-52 53-56 57+ 3) Are you an Eagan resident? Please mark a box. ❑ Yes ❑ No How many miles did you travel approximately? ❑ 1 mile or less. ❑ 1 - 3 mile/s ❑ 3 miles or more. 4) Did you use Trapp Farm Park for tubing during the last two winters? Please mark a box. ❑ Yes ❑ No 5) How many times have you visited the tubing hill this year? Please mark a box. ❑ 1-2 ❑ 2-5 ❑ 5-8 6) How many hours do you plan on staying for this visit? Please mark a box. ❑ '/z hour - 1 hr ❑ 1 hr - 2 hours ❑ 2 hours - 4 hours ❑ 4 hours + 7) How do you feel about the current price for tubing? Please mark a box. ❑ High ❑ Reasonable ❑ Low 8) If a season pass/family pass became available, would you purchase a pass? Please mark a box. ❑ Yes ❑ No If answered yes, what price would you pay? Please mark a box. ❑ $10 ❑ $15 ❑ $20 ❑ Other 9) In your opinion how could we improve our service at Trapp Farm Park tubing hill? Please write answers on the Back page of survey. Here is your opportunity to tell us your thoughts on the tubing hill. Please make comments on the Back page of this survey. Thank you for your time and answers! ate: Apri 14,2003 Agenda Item: G-1;IArbor Day Proclamation ate* Action X Cif Eagan Information of ty X 1. Arbor Day Proclamation and Recreation MEMO Attachments AGENDA ITEM: G-1; ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: GREGG HOVE, FORESTRY SUPERVISOR ITEM OVERVIEW: Acknowledge the Arbor Day Resolution setting Saturday May 3 as Arbor Day and May, 2003 as Arbor Month in the City of Eagan. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: • Eagan has received the Tree City USA community designation fro the National Arbor Day Foundation for the fourteenth 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 16a' annual event will be held at Rahn Athletic Park,. • 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 observation. • Eagan has demonstrated progress in the following forestry activities: publications, parks and open space and improved ordinance. • The resolution was recommended for adoption by the Advisory Parks Commission. • 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. Scheduled Arbor Day activities include: 9:30 - 10:00 am Public arrival/social hour Walking, tours/education 10:00 - 10:20 am Woodland restoration 10:20 - 10:40 am Wetland management 10:40 - 11:00 am Landscape installation 10:00 - 11:00 am Information booths open: • Ask the Tree Doctor • Trees and Utilities 11:00 - 11:45 am Arbor Day landscape installation by volunteers 11:45 am Ceremonial oak tree installation by large tree spade 12:00 Noon Arbor Day program • Announcement of 2004 Arbor Day poster contest winner 12:15 -1:00 pm Lunch served (outdoor grilled lunch prepared by City staff) ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. Acknowledge the resolution setting May 3 as Arbor Day and May as Arbor Month in the City of Eagan. 2. Other Item: 6-1; Arbor D" Attachment # ~rdGJArra tf on 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 3, 2003 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May, 2003 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: Deputy Clerk Motion made by: Seconded by: Those in favor: Those against: Dated: CERTIFICATION 1, M. McGarvey, Deputy 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 15'b day of April, 2003. Deputy Clerk - Date: April 14, 2003 Agenda Item: G-2; Centennial Ridge 2nd Add Manley Land Development Action X Information City of Eagan Attachments X 1. Location Map Pazks and Recreation MEMO 2. Site Plan 3. Preliminary Plat 4. Grading Plan 5. Landscape Plan 6. Tree Preservation AGENDA ITEM: G-2; CENTENNIAL RIDGE 2"'D ADD- MANLEY LAND DEVELOPMENT TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and wetlands issues that pertain to the Centennial Ridge 2nd Addition development BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Manley Land Development is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision (Centennial Ridge 2nd Addition) of approximately 3.1 acres to create two commercial lots, on property located at the southeast corner of Diffley Road and Johnny Cake Ridge Road, NW '/4 of Section 28. The subject property is currently a platted outlot and is vacant. This site is adjacent to residential uses to the south, east and west. Te applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into two lots for retail uses. Access into the site is provided from Johnny Cake Ridge Road. The property has a land use designation of RC, Retail Commercial and a zoning designation of PD, Planned Development. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: This development would be responsible for a cash trails dedication. The parks dedication has been previously met. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are fifteen (15) significant trees in the inventory. Individual tree size and species break down is as follows: Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total Cottonwood 15" 12"-20" 15 100% The development as proposed will result in the removal of eleven (11) significant trees (73 % of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal (single-lot, commercial) is set at 30.0% of the total significant trees. With a proposed removal greater than the allowable amount, there is required tree mitigation for this proposal. Required tree mitigation calculates to twelve (12) category B trees, or an equivalent combination of Category A or Category C trees. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This proposed commercial site comprises the remaining area of the original 8.6-acre Centennial Ridge site, 4.6 acres of which was previously subdivided for single-family residential development. This part of the City is located in the "B" Watershed and drains northward through a series of basins in the stormwater system that eventually enters Blackhawk Lake, a Class I-Direct Contact waterbody. The developer of the previous residential subdivision met the City's water quality requirements primarily by directing stormwater to an on-site treatment pond constructed alongside Johnny Cake Ridge Road. The stormwater drainage area of the proposed site includes 0.73 acres of this residential subdivision area plus 3.1 acres of the undeveloped parcel itself. Thus, City water quality requirements for treatment of storm water from 3.8 acres are proposed to be met primarily through on-site ponding. With 47 percent impervious cover proposed for the commercial area, this pond would need a minimum treatment volume of 0.41 acre-feet covering a minimum surface area of 0.21 acres. The stormwater pond would be constructed with a minimum depth of 6 feet, a 10:1 aquatic bench from the normal water level, and an outlet structure that meets City design standards. Stormwater from 0.34 acres of the site is proposed to drain off the site, and a dedication of cash in lieu of ponding is appropriate. There are no wetlands associated with this development. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication 2. The applicant shall fulfill required tree preservation mitigation through the installation of twelve (12) category B trees (or an equivalent combination of category A and/or category C trees and/or cash payment). 3. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall 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. 4. 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. 5. A storm water treatment pond shall be constructed with a minimum treatment volume of 0.41 acre-feet covering a minimum surface area of 0.21 acres. The pond should have a minimum depth of 6 feet, a 10:1 aquatic bench from the normal water level, and an outlet structure that meets City design standards. 6. A dedication of cash in lieu of ponding should be required for storm water that is proposed to drain off 0.34 acres of the site. Item:4_2; Oei74nni.4 / Ridy Attachment 11/ Location Map 6LU lit a ® 3 a a 9 . °r is 5 3 ~mm Subject Site 3 s sa d -19t Li rh 47 l a, N +a`' a moo, ® ® ~ ~Y~ a rr ~ 1> f AC ps ~ N 0 two f t0 O .9~~. Q ~3 vd t 3 1000 0 1000 2000 Feet Development/Developer. Centennial Ridge 2nd Addition Application: Preliminary Subdivision Case No.: 28-PS-04-03-03 Map Prepared wing ERSI ArcVkwr 3.1. 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AIII / ~ ll I ~ AARRRaSRRfRRARR ~ ~ a`~i ~ 1~~ a r rr{ R ~ ;c < i FF :0 Cc I TREE PRESERVATION l-j G-3; Zehnder Acres-River Run FAttachments April 14, 2003 X = City of Eagan X 1. Preliminary Plat Parks and Recreation MEMO 2. Boundary for Final Plat AGENDA ITEM: G-3; ZEHNDER ACRES - RIVER RUN PROPERTIES TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and Wetlands issues that pertain to the Zehnder Acres development. BACKGROUNDMISTORY: River Run Properties is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision to create two single family residential lots and a Variance of 38 feet to the required 50 foot right of way setback for the existing house located at 2987 Pilot Knob Road. The subject property is Lot 2 of Zehnder Acres. The existing house was built in 1954 with access directly on Pilot Knob Road. The subject property is about 38,000 square feet slightly under one acre. The existing house is located on the north side of the lot leaving room on the south side of the lot for an additional house. The existing house maintains a 38 foot setback from the front property line not including the proposed dedicated ROW for Pilot Knob Road. The south side of the lot has a curb cut on Pilot Knob Road that is not utilized at this time PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: The newly developed lot would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION: Tree preservation issues will be reviewed at the time of building permit application. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This proposed 0.76-acre single-family subdivision is located in the City's "D" Drainage District. Similar to other residential developments, additional impervious structures increase stormwater runoff within the City. However, because of the small size of this development, on-site stormwater ponding for water quality purposes is not practical. Thus, in accordance with the policies and practices of the City since 1990, this proposed development is subject to a cash dedication equal to the cost of the land and pond volume needed to reduce phosphorus export to undeveloped conditions. There are no jurisdictional wetlands associated with this site. 1q. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication. 2. This development shall be responsible for meeting tree preservation issues identified at the time of building permit application. 3. This development shall be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of storm water treatment ponding. W" } r PRELIMINARY PLAT OF: RIVER RUN ADDITION +"1 U EXISTING LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lr L 7D.eIM Auws. O,..I. crr.. SCALE., I INCH r 10 FEET ~ I I I 0 BE PLATTED AS . I w L ree. I, W. 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O'm f Development ~x FAftachments Apri:Preliminary H-];oods -Manley Land x lternative #1 City of Eagan ion Map Parks and Recreation MEMO inary Plat ng Conditions inary Grading Plan reservation Plan AGENDA ITEM: H-1; PINEY WOODS - MANLEY LAND DEVELOPMENT TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and wetlands issues that pertain to the Piney Woods development. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Manley Land Development is requesting approval of a Rezoning from A, Agriculture to R-1, Single- family Residential, and a Preliminary Subdivision (Piney Woods) of approximately 4.9 acres to create 10 single-family lots, on property at 4650 Dodd Road, located east of Dodd Road and south of Cliff Road in the NW'/4 of Section 36. The subject property is currently unplatted and contains a single-family home which was built in 1967, a detached garage and one other accessory building. The site contains pockets of wooded areas and generally slopes down to the east. This site is adjacent to Holz Farm Park to the east, with single- family residential uses to the south, west and north. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the property into ten lots for single-family homes. Access into the site is provided from Dodd Road, aligned with the Rosa Court intersection. A cul-de-sac extends into the southern part of the site, and the street is designed for a future extension to the north. The gross density of the proposed development is 2.0 units per acre, and lot sizes range from 12,684 sq. ft. to 20, 890 sq. ft. The property has a land use designation of LD, Low Density Residential, which allows residential developments of 0-4 units per acre. The proposed R-1, Single-family residential zoning designation is consistent with the LD land use designation. The site is located within the Shoreland Overlay District of Holz Lake (DNR #19-64), a General Development Lake, and is therefore also subject to the development standards of the Shoreland zoning ordinance. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: Trails The proposed Piney Woods development is located along the west boundary line of Holz Farm Park. Holz Farm Park is 4.8 acres in size and is classified as "Neighborhood Park". The park was completed in the mid 1990's and contains amenities consistent with those found in the prototypical Eagan neighborhood park including; informal ball field, small hard court with a basketball standard, play structure, benches, picnic tables, open play space and small parking lot. The park services neighborhoods in an area roughly bounded by Lebanon Hills on the west, Cliff Road on the north and Highway 3 on the east and south. The ongoing development of the properties along either side of Dodd Road raises the issue of connection to the park from the west. A north/south, off-road trail was recently installed on the west side of Dodd Road as part of an upgrade project. The trail provides a linkage to the existing City wide aZ/ trail system north of Cliff Road. The City does currently own a 16.5' wide strip of undeveloped property along the south side of the proposed Piney Woods development that is not promoted and is seldom used. One of its primary purposes is to allow access to the newly created storm water pond though informal use for park access is allowed. In light of the Piney Woods proposal, staff has prepared the following alternative for consideration by the APrC as relates to trail dedication and development; • Require the developer to provide a 6' concrete sidewalk extending from the Dodd Road intersection with Rosa Court along the length of the yet un-named roadway through the development to its north terminus. To be located on the south and east side. While sidewalks are not common in new developments, the proximity to several popular amenities, Holz Farm, Holz Farm Park and Lebanon Hills, may justify consideration of such. The proposed configuration of Piney Woods is based upon the future development of the property to the north. A temporary cul-de-sac will be installed in anticipation of the construction a loop road and potentially a sidewalk extending through that development. The sidewalk would terminate at the intersection with Dodd and Rosa Court creating the potential for an intersection crossing to the trail on the west side of Dodd. The consultants who are preparing the Holz Farm Master Plan have suggested that the primary access to Holz Farm could be developed from the new loop road in conjunction with the next development. The loop road would line up with a newly constructed cul-de-sac on the west side of Dodd negating the need to create an additional intersection. A trail connection into Holz Farm extending from the side walk would be installed within the entrance corridor. Because of the proximity to a new connection into Lebanon Hills, users could readily access either. The turf in the existing 16.5' City corridor located on the south side of Piney Woods, leading into Holz Farm Park, would be mowed and maintained Parks The development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication. Because of the high visibility of the development from the adjoining park and historic farm site, the inclusion of a covenant in the development agreement restricting the use of a buffer strip between the park/farm and Piney Woods may merit consideration. One alternative would be to restrict the installation, construction or placement of any structures or fences within 15' of the property line and encourage buffer plantings. Because of the slopes and the grading required to create build-able lots there will be disturbance. Use of the rear portions of the lots may be somewhat self limiting due to the final slopes and adjoining pond. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are five-fifty-six (556) significant trees in the inventory. Individual tree size and species break down is as follows: Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total Red Pine 8" 519-15" 367 67% Spruce 8" 3"-145 77 14% Scotch/White Pine 4" 311-5" 61 11% Oak 13" 8"-15" 14 3% The balance of the tree inventory is comprised of silver maple, cottonwood, aspen, walnut, Russian olive and ash trees with diameters averaging about 15". ~ti The development as proposed will result in the removal of one-hundred eighty (180) significant trees (32 % of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal (single-phase, single-lot, residential) is set at 40.0% of the total significant trees. With a proposed removal less than the allowable amount, there is no required tree mitigation for this proposal. In an effort to maximize tree preservation efforts on this site, the applicant will be transplanting three hundred twenty-two conifer trees from this site to a "safe site", then back onto this site, as well as to other Manley developments in Eagan such as Thomas Woods and Nature's Edge. Per specifications included with this application's Tree Preservation Plan, transplant trees shall: I. be moved with a 90" tree spade, 2. be watered as needed per specs, 3. be mulched with wood chips out to a radius extending 12" beyond the 90" tree spade area, 4. be moved before grading takes place, 5. not be moved during period of new growth, 6. not be moved after mid September. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: Water Quality Issues This 4.9-acre development would be located in the southeast comer of Eagan, which is in the City's L-watershed. The parcel is most closely associated with Holz Lake, which is considered a Class II- Indirect Contact Recreation waterbody by the City's water quality management plan. Because of the size and location of the parcel and the nature of the proposed development, this project is subject to several requirements and considerations related to water quality. The proposed development is required to meet the City's water quality provisions to treat all stormwater runoff from the site. The developer proposes to do so by directing stormwater from 4.25 acres to a treatment basin that would be expanded to accommodate the additional detention capacity. Requirements for volume and area of water quality treatment ponds are based on the impervious proportion of proposed developments (i.e., land covered by buildings, parking lots, driveways, and walks). The developer proposes the 4.25-acre drainage area to be 28 percent impervious. Therefore, to accommodate the additional runoff proposed from this development, the existing treatment pond would need to be expanded at least 0.30 acre feet in wet-pond volume and at least 0.19 acres in surface area. Stormwater from the remaining 0.65 acres of the site is proposed not to be treated, and therefore this land area would be subject to a cash dedication in lieu of ponding. There are no wetlands on this parcel. Shoreland Zoning Issues The City of Eagan Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 11.2 1, City Code) applies to development of this parcel because it is located within 1,000 feet of the ordinary high water level of Holz Lake, which is one of the City's 24 public water lakes (DNR# 19-0064W). According to the ordinance, the lake is classified as a General Development Lake. Shoreland overlay district dimensional requirements for such lakes include 12,000 square-foot minimum average lot areas, 75-foot minimum lot widths at building setback lines, 35-foot maximum structure heights, and 25-percent maximum impervious surface coverage. 23. Erosion Control This development is subject to the City of Eagan Land Disturbance and Erosion Control Regulations (Sec. 4.32, City Code), which require proper installation and effective maintenance of erosion control practices to prevent and minimize soil loss and impacts to down-gradient resources and water quality. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication 2. This development shall fulfill the trail dedication requirements by providing a minimum 6' concrete sidewalk along the length of the yet un-named collector street extending through the development, built in accordance with applicable City design standards. 3. A covenant restricting the installation of any structures or fences within 15' of the easterly property line of Piney Woods shall be included in the development agreement. 4. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall 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. 5. The applicant shall be required to transplant three-hundred twenty-two (322) trees per the following specifications; Transplant trees shall: 1. be moved with a 90" tree spade, 2. be watered as needed per specs, 3. be mulched with wood chips out to a radius extending 12" beyond the 90" tree spade area, 4. be moved before grading takes place, 5. not be moved during period of new growth, 6. not be moved after mid September. 6. The applicant shall be required to 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. 7. This development should meet the City's water quality requirements by expanding stormwater treatment capacity of at least an additional wet-pond volume of 0.30 acre-feet and at least an additional surface area of 0.19 acres. The modifications to the existing stormwater treatment pond should be consistent with NURP standards of a maximum depth of 6 feet and a 10:1 aquatic bench beginning at the normal water level. ~4r Item: y pinery i vz ds ALTERNATIVE # 1 Attachment Ti'~til Al~s.nafty~ ~ 1 FUTURE RESIDENTIAL c2ot PROPOSED 6 FT. CONCRETE SIDEWALK Z POTENTIAL C O 01 u; i to COVENANT AREA r; I N: i bD: R ! HOLZ FARM , o i. ~ W N O v 1 v 1 s ~ PARK ! ! , icn o rn _ R J 01 H ! 0 46 ~ ' ROW J ' Z. o \ o If RAIL w ,o,. \ \ ! 16.5 FT. CITY PROPERTY TURF TRAIL RESIDENTIAL Item: P;,,~y woods Location Map allacl ;;lt #M. fli ~L.s~% / 3 1 i f I ral luk'3taµ+l~e1..~`eM+41~ / ~a r V.i 1 1® 3 '~1LLlY' 0 / ra 3 r a ~P ~ ~ ~ s o I lie Ali m 3 a $ 1 O 4 E, o O}!•unfi t 9 g. r~ I' " ~ 0 S C _ ~ 7 ~ ~ ~ 9 •a r e aaa.a it ~ a:~,° ~ ,3 .S +1 e y a 4~asc $ a s ,fl 9 ff p ' 9 'e . 9 O ~ .7 ~ J ---0 5 co O 4 • j ,t 9 del 6•~'y'dp^. ~ I r ~ ~ a a I e d a Cr y 3 3 EG9v fc• )i. I s ~ '~7 aaa v ~ r~ l I ~ p.~' P ~ ~ ' sr Q . ite t -a 3 9 m TTEP I i j I I / I I I ~ ~ I 1000 1000 2000 Feet Development/Developer. Piney Woods Application: Preliminary Subdivision Case No.: 36-PS-02-02-03 MAP Prepared wing ERSI Arc View 7.1. Parcel be" map dam provided by Dakota County Off-its of GIs and is cunent as of Febrwry 2001 THIS MAP 13 INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY u e city of e~gan The City of Eagan and Dakota County do not guarantee the accuracy of this Information and are Cornnwrary OevelaPaaent Departn■nt not responsible for errors or emissions. Item: //q, P; n good S Attachment P~L'llry}~n4ry Ptat I i~T r ` .mµ2 .o O ' ~ i 1?gg~ ~ i t ~ ~ 33 3 ri I ..1. i ~ 'y I u 9 y l s }V ~ a ~ o a I i i J 1 I N • 1 n v - ---_-----=4JS=v---------------r- - I A I !T r j a Z A 1 7 Z :~i;• I uy> Il a, t ° Z };3r r• ~7 7 ~ N •ry n s m ~ -!•vba~~vi :z eaa v ~ ~ ~ o a ~?3a~;a~9Aes;~ V I I I` E 3 gv i o ~ p ~ :3~CY~7 s3A~ I . r ; PRELIM. PLAT Item: J4-1; Pine, Woods attachment 114F ~x►~fing e'omi.~-OA5 i 71i ~)t ,it t~{{1 ii C? ROSA COURT All 01, 1 / I I I ..6 'Mi ;g J~ •I II `-•y ) \ \ Ili/~/f/ V WE T- ~P Z O O Yn 1 N A ~ G G t EXISTING CONDITIONS x, Item: 14-1; Piney Wdgods p ~mmCy;p Attachment ♦ Aa7~~A9Z 00 2 i oo2gA Prelfn,;naril Qr*diAJ P14rn G > ~ VI R a 1l~3- > mN ■ p I C11 p~N" s G ~ > ``1 I lit / ~ I_ NSA ~i ~ i o t I.pi~i a p 2 S \ v, I \ a ~ \ or I a a 11 gfI - V =u e ~ t ~ ~ Y9 04 m PRELIM. GRADING PLAN item: H-1; Pl,~.y Woas Attachment P:y' I. ~ 3 F I 2 Trm Pre--,--r v4 ic;o t, P14." ,F 12- ~l d ! i ! . a Ili, ~1~1 p a t m !!t t j S < .Ili l: 31 I. , pit z it ii ~I " $ it any z If o 6 i_7 20 {I 1~ i a t ? ~ :c a o p y) 11 M F! ~ ~ S r N N o ~ J U (n, OQ • via 31 s y ✓ H90E DEED 50 CEO MAC I, 43. i it r•{ ) /rf ` Sj ' 1 1. - I. 2 0}f ` \ NA 122- ~ ' l~ O I I d O ~ Z > \ 1 I ' fR4~ t I 1`IF I J 1 j `tl 2 . Y I 1 W I I ~ a v .s\ a uFa 3` C7 i I I N90'N 0 \ 3763 t ' J3 ~9~ m \Y 1. ~h ~ ff ~ I 1 ~ I r- r • y TREE PRESERVATION PLAN H-2; Sienna Woods -Manley Land Development FAffachments April 14, 2003 x City of Eagan X 1. Preliminary Plat Parks and Recreation MEMO 2. Existing Conditions 3. Preliminary Grading Plan 4. Tree Preservation Plan 5. Ghost Plat AGENDA ITEM: H-1; SIENNA WOODS - MANLEY LAND DEVELOPMENT TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and wetlands issues that pertain to the Sienna Woods development. 1 iw-,"04 J; 11 1111 BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Manley Land Development is requesting a Rezoning of five acres from A (Agriculture) to R- 1 (Residential Single Family) and a Preliminary Subdivision (Sierra Woods) to create seven single family lots and one outlot located at 4795 Dodd Road in the NW '/4 of Section 36. The subject property is zoned A, Agriculture and consists of about 5 acres. The property is not platted. There is an existing house on the property that was built in 1968. The subject property falls within the Shoreland Overlay district, General Development Lake standards apply. There is a wetland present on the west side of the property. The existing house is on the east side of the property, and has access via Dodd Road. There is also a detached existing building on the northern portion of the property. The lot appears to have moderate woodlands and miscellaneous vegetation. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dediction. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are three-hundred forty- eight (348) significant trees in the inventory. Individual tree size and species break down is as follows: Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total Red Pine 7" 411-14" 165 47% White Pine 6" 359-13" 92 26% Ash 12" 6"-16" 22 6% Spruce 13" 1091-15" 11 3% The balance of the tree inventory is comprised of black cherry, elm, cottonwood, boxelder, and silver maple trees with diameters averaging about 10". The development as proposed will result in the removal of one-hundred ninety-five (195) significant trees (56 % of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation 26. Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal (single-phase, single-lot, residential) is set at 40.0% of the total significant trees. With a proposed removal greater than the allowable amount, there is required tree mitigation for this proposal. Required tree mitigation calculates to one-hundred sixty (160) category B trees, or an equivalent combination of Category A or Category C trees. The applicant has submitted a Tree Replacement Plan that indicates the fulfillment of tree mitigation requirements through the on-site installation of seventy-one (71) Category A trees and seventeen (17) Category B trees. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This 5.1-acre development would be located in the southeast corner of Eagan, which is in the City's L-watershed. The parcel is most closely associated with Fitz Lake, which is a Class II-Indirect Contact Recreation waterbody in the City's water quality management plan. Because of the size and location of the parcel and the nature of the proposed development, this project is subject to several requirements and considerations related to water quality. The proposed development is required to meet the City's water quality provisions to treat all stormwater runoff from the site. The developer proposes to do so by directing stormwater to a two-cell treatment basin. Requirements for volume and area of water quality treatment ponds are based on the impervious proportion of proposed developments (i.e., land covered by buildings, parking lots, driveways, and walks). The developer proposes the site to be 20 percent impervious. Therefore, to accommodate the additional runoff from this development, the treatment pond would need to have at least 0.28 acre feet in wet-pond volume and at least 0.17 acres in surface area. According to a preliminary report submitted April 2, 2003, a wetland is located at the western portion of the site. Under the classification system of the Fish and Wildlife Service, this wetland is classified as Type 3. Type 3 wetlands are inland shallow fresh marshes that are permanently inundated with six or more inches of water during the growing season. Type 3 wetland vegetation may include grasses, bulrushes, and various other marsh plants such as cattails, arrowheads, and smartweeds. The wetland is connected via an excavated channel to DNR public water wetland # 19- 0388W-also known as Marsh Lake-in Lebanon Hills Regional Park. The wetland on the proposed development parcel is under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, which is administered locally by the City. Any proposals to drain, fill, or excavate these wetlands need to meet the provisions of these laws. No impacts to the wetland appear to be proposed by this development. Shoreland Zoning Issues The City of Eagan Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 11.21, City Code) applies to development of this parcel because most of it (approximately that portion east of the wetland) is located within 1,000 feet of the ordinary high water level of Fitz Lake, which is one of the City's public water lakes (DNR# 19-0077). According to the ordinance, the lake is classified as a General Development Lake. Shoreland overlay district dimensional requirements for such lakes include 12,000 square-foot minimum average lot areas, 75-foot minimum lot widths at building setback lines, 35-foot maximum structure heights, and 25-percent aG. maximum impervious surface coverage per lot. Erosion Control Issues This development is subject to City of Eagan Land Disturbance and Erosion Control Regulations (Sec. 4.32, City Code), which require a land disturbance and erosion control plan and proper installation and effective maintenance of erosion control practices to prevent and minimize soil loss and impacts to down-gradient resources and water quality. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication. 2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication. 3. To require that the applicant fulfill required tree preservation mitigation through the installation of one hundred sixty (160) category B trees (or an equivalent combination of category A and/or category C trees and/or cash payment). 4. To require that Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) 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. 5. To require that the applicant 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. To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division as to the timing of tree replacement activities. 7. This development should meet the City's water quality requirements by constructing stormwater treatment capacity of at least 0.28 acre-feet of wet-pond volume within at least 0.17 acres of surface area. The stormwater treatment pond should have a maximum depth of 6 feet and a 10:1 aquatic bench beginning at the normal water level. 8. No draining, filling, or excavation of the delineated wetland shall be permitted unless the developer follows the appropriate process and meets the requirements of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, which may allow said impacts. 9. 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The basics of the game were covered; how to play, course design features including environmental impact, equipment and potential costs, which are tied more inherently to course design than flat equipment costs. At that time, the APrC wanted to investigate how courses have fared in other communities. A survey was distributed to a milieu of Minnesota cities, with 14 cities responding. The survey found that disc golf courses of all sizes have been quite popular with citizens, and that they have been considered community assets by staff. The APrC then directed staff to address some remaining questions in order to proceed with the study: • Other communities described their disc golf course as an asset. Staff was asked to have these communities define what they mean by this. • The previous presentation mentioned possible discussion with ISD 196 about a potential partnership. Since the discussion was preliminary, there was no definition of what this might entail. Staff was asked to pursue this option further. • The APrC noted the importance of determining whether there is a public need or desire for disc golf in Eagan. Staff was asked to determine whether the community has an interest in this type of course. ANALYSIS DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY ASSET Survey respondents were asked to describe how disc golf has been an asset to their community. Of the original 14 respondents, 7 were able to clarify this segment further. In addition to the responses, a copy of the original survey results is available in Attachment 1 to better analyze specific responses. Below are the responses from each community: Burnsville "Asset with very little maintenance." Crystal "Our Park and Recreation Commission would define an asset as a program/ facility that enhances the life our citizens. Disc gold is an activity that the whole family can participate together. It can also be enjoyed by separate age groups such as teens and senior citizens. The outdoor enjoyment of our lovely park that the course is located, the exercise since it involves walking, it involves socialization since there are often other disc golfers on the course and they usually exchange greetings. It lends itself to other park activities such as picnicking after their round, and biking/ walking to and from the course. All of these activities are a benefit to our residents social and physical well being. Our city has a philosophy that not all park and recreation services have to be revenue producing." Fairmont Riggs (the respondent to the survey) says the course is an asset due to the broad age range of players, reduced vandalism that comes from increased foot traffic in the park (informal supervision) and dedicated players taking care of the course. New Hope "I was reminded by (a) staff person here that New Hope provides many facilities for its residents that don't bring in any revenue- tennis courts, basketball courts, playground areas, the Outdoor Theatre, outdoor skating areas and hockey rinks, the list goes on. I believe all of these are assets to our community, including the disc golf course. We try to provide for many different interests here. As our Mayor always says, what do I get for my taxes? He believes, as do many others, that all the park facilities are a major part of that answer, all are wonderful assets for our residents." Roseville "My response to your questions is that an asset is not always a revenue producer. Our disc golf courseis simply an amenity in a park. Parks in general are not revenue producers and are tax supported but are considered assets because of the improved quality of life they provide, the higher property values that they help bring and not to mention the positive activities for people that they provide (the alternative is not always good)." Stewartville "Hello from Stewartville! We feel this is an asset to our community because of the people it brings here. We sometimes need to remember that just because you don't make money on something (doesn't mean) it isn't good for the community. Any addition to a park system is always a huge plus. Our community offers a civic center, dial-a-ride bus and other things that don't being in but people will move to our community because of it. We are also looking to build a 2.5/3 million dollar aquatic center that will show an operating shortfall but out Council realizes that it's an attraction and a need that our community doesn't want to go without." Walnut Grove Has received compliments on the park from out of state visitors (the population is 600, but sees about 18,000 to 20,000 visitors a year from Laura Ingalls Wilder cultural tourism). EDA staff would like to see the disc golf course marketed more. They also note, "Frisbee Disc is a wonderful family sport. Outdoors, doing something together, very inexpensive." POTENTIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP At a recent City/School meeting on March 12, 2003, staff discussed the option of a partnership in a disc golf venture. A school district representative, Bob Newall, Middle School activity supervisor and phys ed teacher expressed a great deal of interest. He noted that currently, several phys ed classes are bussed to Inver Grove Heights to play on their course as part of the curriculum. The school at this time was unable to commit any funding assistance, but was willing to discuss a possible land share for disc golf. They may be able to offer the wooded area behind Dakota Hills Middle School and near Eagan High School, which abuts the southern wooded area of Northview Park. The wooded area of Northview Park is used for cross-country skiing trails in the winter, which according to disc golf course designer Bill Ashton, is ideal for disc golf. PUBLIC OPINION In early March of 2003, the Eagan This Week newspaper, responding to a tip from Mr. Ashton, ran a story on Mr. Ashton and his pursuit of getting a disc golf course in Eagan. Staff reporter Erin Johnson contacted the City to ask for details and comments. At that time, staff put out the word that public input was welcome. The article was careful to mention that input was welcome no matter what opinion the reader had, either for a course or against a course. Mr. Ashton also posted that the City was looking for comments from Eagan residents on the Minnesota Frisbee Association web site. Response has been 100% in favor of installing a course in Eagan. Attachment 2 contains a number of a-mails and a log of calls received by staff on the subject. There has been no contact made by citizens who oppose the installation of a disc golf course, although the article in "Eagan This Week" specifically stated that opinions were welcome from voices on both sides of the issue. Nor have any questions been directed toward staff regarding a possible course. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION 1. Respond to further APrC inquiries. 2. Continue study: a. Determine what size course specifically to investigate further, b. Continue dialogue with School District regarding land sharing, c. Investigate other potential sites, d. Determine possible costs for construction based on size of course directed by APrC, e. Get LMCIT input regarding insurance coverage in a land-sharing situation. 3. Action stops, discontinue study. 4. Other. J 1Qt nix, Item: I-! j bi,?t C01 f Attachment # 54r" 6.3fals ATTACHMENT 1: DISC GOLF SURVEY RESPONSE Information about some parks, though they did not respond to the survey, was available on the Minnesota Frisbee Association web site, and may give the APrC a good idea of course dimensions. 9 hole 4 IT Bloomington 1987 or shortly g 23.2 156 1405 before Burnsville Approx. 1993 9 36 304 4795 Crystal Early 90s 9 70 308 5530 Eden Prairie- 1998/1999 9 180 266 4790 Staring Lake Pk Minnetonka 9 283 2549 Mounds View 9 228 4096 New Hope 1980, redone in 9 11 260 4684 1998 Thief River Falls 1999 9 2.7 Wadena 1998 9 200 Walnut Grove 9 205 Average hole length, 9-hole courses: Average total land used, 9-hole courses: Average short tee score of Metro 9-hole courses: Average long tee score of Metro 9-hole courses: New Brighton 12 226 5428 Saint Paul 12 286 6853 Shakopee 12 263 6310 Stillwater 12 274 18 hole Cottage Grove 1998 18 42 271 9720 Fairmont 1996 18 Hastings Mid 90s, 18 40 284 10205 redone in '01 Inver Grove 18 279 9638 Heights Roseville 1981 18 45.8 220' 7910 Stewartville 1997 18 26 South St. Paul 18 85 306 11017 Average hole length, 18-hole courses: Average total land used, 18-hole courses: Average short tee score of Metro 18-hole courses: Average long tee score of Metro 18-hole courses: "Odd" holes • Austin 1991 27 - Plymouth 13 245 5891 Table : Startup Data HIS Disc MGolf and Two softball complexes, Recycled- None Austin park staff Yes baseball diamond, three course that $500 No High direct Asset soccer fields, shelters closed in Iowa Unknown- info Executive course runs Unknown. They Bloomington would be Yes through picnic grounds. are old, but still Unknown No High None Asset archived functional. Playground, soccer, hockey, At first, a place Unknown, Chuck youth ballfield, tennis courts, nowin Gotta California, but Mediu 11 Burnsville Kennedy Yes basketball courts, walking Go, wasn't No m None Asset trails, rec building Gotta Throw' in very Bloomington much. Cottage Chuck Baseball field, picnic shelter, Disc Golf Approx. Grove Kennedy, DGA Yes playground Assoc., Inc. $6840 No High None Asset Disc golfers, Walking paths, picnic, Disc golf plan was horseshoes, softball field, association Crystal reviewed by Yes baseball field, playground, secured them for Unknown No High None Asset Parks shelter. 70 acre park. City, City paid Commission for them. Shelters for picnics and Local college winter activities, tennis, students, basketball, sand volleyball, $3,950 for Chuck play structure, amphitheater, Disc Golf baskets, Eden Prairie Kennedy, Lyle Yes walking trails (2.5 mile loop), Association in $2,500 for No High None Asset. Jensen of Disc horseshoes, bocce court, California course Golf fishing piers, cross country materials. Association ski trails, ice skating loop, lighted sledding hill. Disc Golf Chuck Trails for hiking, biking, and Association, CA. No- the Riggs raised designer, Kennedy, local cross-country skiing. Mediu None Fairmont enthusiast Jay Yes Shelter and open space for funds locally. $9975 however, sells m direct Asset Riggs games. discs Fairmont I Local enthusiast with DGA partner Disc Golf $13,000 None Hastings named Chuck Yes Soccer fields, trails, Association $15 No High direct Asset (likely $,000 Kennedy) Original was Mediu In house at Passive space, ballfield, likely done in- m, year New Hope first, local club Yes basketball, play area far house, unsure of NIA No round None Asset for redesign from disc course redone use equipment Combination- Estimated Baseball fields, basketball Disc Golf $20,000, Roseville Disc staff and Golf MN Yes courts, playground, and ice in California store with no No High None Asset Association skating rink land _purchase Chuck Four softball fields, 8 tennis Disc Golf $10,000 High Stewartville Kennedy- disc Yes courts, 5 soccer fields, Association, (funded No (surpris None Asset golfer walking paths Watsonville CA through a to Jaycees) staff) Playground, horseshoes, 2 $5,200 Thief River Professional Yes bench shelter, 2 large Earl F. Anderson (funded No Mediu None Asset Falls designer shelters, by Lions m Club Disc Golf $4,500 for At Wadena Yes- Tim Yes Not Available Association, a 9-hole campground Mediu None Asset Mackey Watsonville, CA course office- no m charge Chuck Yes- Walking trails, lake, Kennedy, Disc Unknown- Walnut Grove Golf County campsites, swimming package deal No High Association park beach. ADVICE AND WHAT TO DO DIFFERENT Austin: "Nothing." Bloomington: "Increase the size and update the equipment to attract more users." Burnsville: "Nothing." Crystal: "We have a good relationship with the disc golf association. We had a litter issue and they were really good about policing themselves and took care of the problem." Eden Prairie: "Make it a little bigger due to heavy use. Fairmont: Would have saved money in the long run by buying high-strength sign posts in the beginning. The original signs were often flexed to the snapping point, and Fairmont has had to replace a few posts in the first year or two. Hastings: Park is in an isolated spot. Some issues with litter and beer cans around area. Area not easily seen by police patrols. New Hope: "Do concrete pads for tee boxes. Stay as far away from the surrounding streets as possible- no matter what the clubs ask for. They want some difficulty in the holes and that can be accomplished by going in wooded areas, etc., but don't go near streets." Roseville: "We actually redesigned the course in 1997 to make the holes more interesting and have additional character, and it works great!" Stewartville: "Nothing. This worked out really well for us- we had the perfect spot and the perfect funding level." Thief River Falls: "Possibly location. Lion's Club paid for it and wanted it located in their park." COMMENTS Austin: (re revenue) "Revenue to City from people staying for tournament." Bloomington: (re age of course) "Some of the more avid players like this course because of the history." Bloomington runs a disc golf camp during summer programming, where they travel to disc golf courses all over the Metro area. The response has been positive. Bloomington's course is a short 9-hole for beginners. Average hole length is 156'. Burnsville: (re Asset or Liability) "Asset with very little maintenance." Eden Prairie: Park is located in Staring Lake Park, a 180 acre community park. To minimize costs, used Sentence to Serve crews for brush clearing, installation of baskets, concrete tee pads and tee markers, hole perimeter alignment, installation of amenities such as a bridge and timber stairway. While Eden Prairie does not supply discs, players can get them at a Super America station about %i mile from the park. They sell a complete assortment of discs for $8 to $10. Eden Prairie notes that the course, once the initial mowing of the fairways in done in the spring, the course needs very little mowing thereafter, maybe every third week or the rest of the summer. They also note that the course provides a recreation opportunity for teenagers who enjoy disc golf. The only complaints they have received about the course is trash, despite the location of trash cans throughout the course. Eden Prairie states, "The choice to put the disc golf course into a larger community park turned out to be a prudent decision. The course is tucked away from the other facilities of the park but 1/2 the holes are visible from a major road (County Road 1). The general park users are not impacted by the disc course players because of this placement, however they aren't hidden away from those driving past the park. Parking for the facility is 500 feet from the first tee box, restricting users from carrying in coolers, boom boxes, etc." Fairmont: (survey answered by Jay Riggs, course designer, not on Fairmont Park Staff). The course is 18 holes, anchors, 18 tee signs, practice hole, concrete forms, and an "Around Nine" hole purchased from DGA in California. There was donated labor and some donated materials. Riggs says the course, for the size of town that Fairmont is, gets a medium level of use compared to the larger towns, but is happy with the use level. Average hole length is about 215'. Notes championship courses have a hole length of about 300 to 375 feet. Fairmont's revenue comes from tourism dollars during tournaments. People come primarily from all over Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota. There is no charge to play the course, so no direct revenue. Riggs says the course is an asset due to the broad age range of players, reduced vandalism that comes from increased foot traffic in the park (informal supervision) and dedicated players taking care of the course. Expenses for course repairs have been minimal. New Hope: (re Asset or Liability): "I would consider it an asset. We need work now on the tee boxes, but otherwise it's pretty low maintenance compared to other features in our parks. Thief River Falls: The TRF course takes up approximately 2/3 of their park. Walnut Grove: Has received compliments on the park from out of state visitors (the population is 600, but sees about 18,000 to 20,000 visitors a year from Laura Ingalls Wilder cultural tourism). EDA staff would like to see the disc golf course marketed more. They also note, "Frisbee Disc is a wonderful family sport. Outdoors, doing something together, very inexpensive." Players of the Walnut Grove course can purchase discs at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum for $2.25 each. Wadena: (re course designer) Tim Mackey, 320/255-0966. r , ]-1; Bur Oafs Trail FAttachmen April 14, 2003 + City of Eagan X Parks and Recreation MEMO x 1. Trail Study Mtg. Summary 2. Cost Estimate 3. Prelimin Trail Plan AGENDA ITEM: J-1; BUR OAKS PARK TRAIL PLAN TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: PAUL OLSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS CJ LILLY, PARKS PLANNER ITEM OVERVIEW: The City Council directed staff to conduct a trail study for Bur Oaks Park. Staff will present a recommendation developed with input from a neighborhood meeting and an APrC sub-committee. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: During the public meetings conducted for the proposed Chapel Lane street improvement project, the issue of trails within adjacent Bur Oaks Park was raised. Several residents expressed a desire to see the trail system improved. The City Council subsequently directed that the staff, working with APrC, conduct an analysis of the existing trail system, hold a neighborhood informational meeting and prepare a plan for trail improvements. On March 13, 2003, staff conducted a neighborhood informational meeting at the Eagan Municipal Center. Over 300 meeting notices were sent out to residents in the area of Bur Oaks Park. Approximately 35 residents attended the meeting. Staff presented an analysis of the existing conditions and gathered the input of the meeting attendees. A meeting of Acquisition Development Sub-committee of the APrC was subsequently held to review the resident input and provide staff with general direction towards the development of alternatives. ANALYSIS: The existing system of trails appears to be functional but not adequate to meet the desires of the area residents who were in attendance at the neighborhood meeting. Most were in favor of enhancing the trail experience for all users by creating a loop, possibly including a bridge, in the existing lineal system. Many indicated that there was significant use of the informal trail on the east side of the lake, expressing a desire that it be improved. It was noted that there are limitations due to slope and soils particularly on the north and east side. Improved designation of access points was seen as a priority A variety of ancillary issues related to the current conditions of the park were also brought forward. While not all are directly related to the issue of trails they are important to the overall quality and function of the park. They include; • Additional signage, boundary and entrances • Security lights • Reinstalling a bench • A trash container near the courts • Trimming of trees along some corridors • Additional mowing of the existing east side trail • Monitor off-trail biking, removing jumps • Use of rental canoe racks • Improved visibility and speed control on west side trail DISCUSSION/ EAVALUATION: The issues identified at the neighborhood meeting can best be classified into two distinct but related categories; 1. Trail Improvements (Longer Tenn) - The original request of the City Council was that the park trail system be reviewed. Issues in this category are the basis upon which the trail improvement decisions can be made. They generally focus on the alignment and surfacing of proposed and existing trails, and the patterns of trail use. To facilitate and implement concepts for trail improvements will require engineering, design and construction costs that are beyond the realm of the operational budget and may be best suited for possible inclusion in the Park Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Currently $50,000 has been allocated as a "place holder" number if the 2004 CIP. The number would be refined, based upon the chosen alternative, prior to the next CIP review. A general cost estimate has been included for reference. 2. Maintenance/Improvement (Shorter Term) - Many of the ancillary issues brought forward can be addressed this year by staff, through existing maintenance and improvement programs. They include signage, park amenities upgrades, lighting and improved visibility along trails (as listed above). Funding to address the majority of the issues is available through the general operational budget, the exception being security lighting which could be funded through the "small project" allocation in the CIP. SUBCOMMITTEE DISCUSSION/RECOMMENDATION: The Acquisition-Development Subcommittee along with other members of the APrC reviewed the issue at a workshop on April P. The general consensus of the members present included; • A loop trail, possibly including a bridge should be considered • A foot trail was adequate for an access from the east, through the woods • Wet soils, grades, and the need for an easement were deterrents to a northerly trail • Implementation of the short term improvements was advisable • A variety of trail surfaces could be considered • The project should remain in the CIP ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: The recommendation of the APrC will be forwarded to the City Council as part of the response to their request for a trail study at Bur Oaks Park. Possible alternatives include; 1. Recommend approval of the trail improvements as presented to include surface upgrades, bridge installation and the construction of new trail segments. Consider funding the trail improvements through inclusion in the 2004 Park CIP. The cost for security lights is to be funded as a small project from the 2003 CIP. 2. Recommend approval with modification to the design or funding. 3. Recommend additional study. Note: Short term/ maintenance projects will be completed in 2003 as part of ongoing maintenance programs 34, Item: J-1; &r C&95 Jr-4 Attachment # AW Ikd y Meef ng sun nwi BUR OAKS TRAIL STUDY Public Informational Meeting 3/13/2003 Meeting Note Summary Short Term Improvements/Maintenance 1. Install signage at trail heads, include "No Vehicles", consider barricade post 2. Install security light near south playground and north entrance 3. Provide boundary signage where applicable 4. Replace bench in Northwest corner--removed due to damage 5. Install trash container near tennis courts 6. Trim trees to improve visibility at south access (curve) -7. Trim landscape at Chapel lane corner to improve visibility 8. Mow the entire length of trail east of lake 9. Consider a rail and/or speed control on woods trail hill 10. Monitor "BMX" use, remove jumps when found 11. Additional patrols by Police as possible 12. Provide rental canoe racks Improvements for Consideration 1. Connect trails to the City system, crossing at 149 is difficult ( MnDOT considering the upgrading 149 to allow turn back to County, may include trails and crossings) 2. Secure property on the north end of the lake to allow for a complete loop trail 3. Pave/surface the east side turf trail, consider alternative materials 4. Relocate the west trail to reduce the steep grade through the woods, add a rail 5. Install a bridge over the channel, allow room for canoes to pass Misc. Comments 1. Considerable use of the park by bikes, on and off trail 2. Little interest in the installation of additional amenities, benches etc. 3. Chapel Lane is unsafe for pedestrians Paved Trail Gravel Trail Turf Grass Trail Trail Cost Estimate P 1 $14.50/ L.F. ~ $7.80/ L.F. ~ $2.50/ L.F. THE FOLLOWING PRICES WERE USED TO CALCULATE TIM INSTALLATION. nn ws- x.n d aA Upland Upland Upland BIT. WEAR- TYPE 41 = $45.00/ TON _ Level Level k Level CLASS 5 AGG. CRUSHED=$16.00/TON STRUCTURAL FILL = $12.00/ TON ® $39.70/ L.F. $32.90/ L.F. © $32.40/ L.F. 1 SIGEOTEX LT ENCEE $FABRIC 2 00/ L.F.$2.00/ S.Y. r' TURF GRASS = $0.06/ S.F. Bit w- x.nd NATIVE GRASS = $0.10/ S.F. ' THE AMOUNT OF LABOR REQUIRED r Level Lowland Level eovvel L Level Lowland and TO INSTALL THE TRAIL WILL VARY SIGNIFICANTLY FROM ONE SITE TO P3 $19.70/ L.F. G3 $13.00/ L.F. T3 $10.30/ L.F. ANOTHER. THE PRICES QUOTED ARE FOR EASILY ACCESSIBLE CLEARED SITES. AREAS THAT WILL REQUIRE HOW x.n d « p{ - ` ADDITIONAL LABOR TO PREPARE A - u SITE FOR TRAIL CONSTRUCTION ARE: 1:10 1: lo STEEP SLOPES LOW WETLAND AREAS O $26.30/ L.F. $19.60/ L.F. O $17.80/ L.F. WET & YIELDING SOILS P4 G C) T4 /l' WOODED SITES m, w...- x.u d 4I I-a .1 l n Yk EXISTING WOODLAND FOOT TRAIL IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO MACHINERY. 1:5 1:5 1:5 HAND LABOR WILL BE REQUIRED. $12.10/ L.F. + HAND LABOR .l 5 $9.60/ L.F. + NAND LABOR F~ttI``II Bur Oaks Park 0 5 10 15 20 25 r! l? 1:3 d Graphic Scale in Feet r Woodland Woodland Trail Stu Pool 'Frail Fool Trail Eagan Parks and Recreation Department Director of Parks and Rec. - Ken Vraa Superintendent of Parks - Paul Olson TRAIL CONSTRUCTION NOTES: ALL SLOPES SHOWN ON DRAWINGS REPRESENT CROSS SLOPES. TRAILS FOLLOW THE Park Planner/ L.A. - C.J. Lilly CONTOUR OF THE LAND. LONGITUDAL SLOPES, THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT A 5% SLOPE OR LESS. MAXIMUM LONGITUDNAL SLOPE FOR PAVED TRAILS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 100/c. TRAIL CROSS SLOPE SHOULD Public Comment & Review- March,'03 BE BETWEEN I AND 2 PERCENT FOR DRAINAGE. PAVED TRAILS MAY HAVE THEIR CROSS SLOPES SUPER ELEVATED Advisory Parks Commission- April; 03 Item: J-/; 134r 00:5 Tra' Attachment #Z BUR OAKS PARK TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS COST ESTIMATE TRAIL PLAN AND COST ESTIMATE: The recommended plan calls for 2,610 feet of new paving for an eight foot wide bituminous trail loop, this includes the southern portion of the east trail corridor (1,725 feet) and the east portion of the central trail corridor (885 feet), this plan also includes a 40' pedestrian bridge. The recommended plan includes a turf trail, (815 feet) connecting the northern portion of the east trail to Chapel Lane. The distance between the two points where the new proposed trail corridor intersects the existing paved trails is 1,550 feet. Therefore, this new trail creates a loop that is 4,200 feet long,( 1,550'+2,610'+40') or nearly 8/10 of a mile in length. Cost estimate for the 8 foot wide trail, is based on how much site preparation is required to develop a reasonably sound and firm trail foundation and the surfacing materials. Cost estimates for various trail sections will vary based on the quantity of materials required for their construction. Not included in this plan are the following elements: North trail corridor, (no trail easement), west portion of central trail, (steep trail bypass) and the woodland trail. EAST CENTRAL TRAIL WITH BRIDGE: Since the west portion of the central trail corridor was not included, the access point for this trail segment has been moved east to the west side of the tennis courts. Beginning at the southwest corner of the tennis courts, the trail goes around the tennis courts across the left softball outfield and across a lowland area to the proposed pedestrian bridge crossing. After crossing the bridge, the trail corridor will intersect with the east trail alignment. COST ESTIMATE FOR EAST CENTRAL TRAIL THIS TRAIL CORRIDOR IS 885 FEET IN LENGTH; IT IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS. LENGTH DESCRIPTION UNIT COST TOTAL 290 FEET TRAIL- P1 $14.50/FT. $4205 365 FEET TRAIL-P2 $39.70/FT. $14,490 230 FEET TRAIL- P3 $19.70/FT. $4,531 $23,226 40 FOOT BRIDGE +$27,500 TOTAL= $50,726 NOTE: The pedestrian bridge cost is based on conversations with representatives of pedestrian bridge suppliers. Actual cost for the proposed bridge installation is based on variables which at this time are not known. The next step in this process is to order soil borings in the area where the bridge abutments would be located. This information will clarify the bridge cost, since supporting concrete abutments can be as much or more than the cost for an entire bridge. EAST TRAIL The southern portion of the east trail shall be paved and the northern portion improved as a turf trail based on recommendations received. There are a considerable number of lowland areas and steep side slopes that must be mitigated to achieve a good trail base. COST ESTIMATE FOR SOUTH PORTION OF EAST TRAIL THIS TRAIL CORRIDOR IS 1,725 FEET IN LENGTH; IT IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS. LENGTH DESCRIPTION UNIT COST TOTAL 400 FEET TRAIL- P1 $14.50/FT. $5,800 525 FEET TRAIL- P2 $39.70/FT. $20,843 600 FEET TRAIL- P3 $19.70/FT. $11,820 200 FEET TRAIL-P4 $26.30/FT. $5,260 TOTAL= $43,723 COST ESTIMATE FOR NORTH PORTION OF EAST TRAIL THIS TRAIL CORRIDOR IS 815 FEET IN LENGTH; IT IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS. 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BACKGROUND In recent years, corporations have been making contributions to facilities, subsequently securing naming rights, as seen in Minneapolis's Target Center and St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center. Private donors have been doing this for years, offering endowments to universities or hospitals and having the building named after them. Following the naming of the Eagan Rotary Band Shell at Central Park the City Council considered how to best address future guidelines in naming community amenities. The Council has asked the Advisory Commission's assistance in reviewing what other communities are doing regarding naming rights and to help craft a policy/guideline for the future Such endowments or contributions to secure naming rights may eventually become an issue in Eagan. In light of this possibility, it may be helpful to understand how such things have been handled in other municipalities, and whether or not a formal policy may be appropriate when dealing with these matters. ANALYSIS On April 1, 2003 staff sent a survey to 47 Metro area communities and 28 others around Minnesota. The intent was to see what is being done around the state to manage large-scale donations that may result in naming rights. Results from the Minnesota survey are expected to be received by April 15, 2003. Survey analysis will be done over the latter half of April and early May, and will likely be presented at the May APrC meeting. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION This item is for informational purposes only. 3S. Date: April 14, 2003 Agenda Item: L-1; Eagan Greenway Status Report 'L Action t V City of Eagan information X Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments AGENDA ITEM: L-1; EAGAN GREENWAY STATUS REPORT TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION . ITEM DESCRIPTION: Update on recent activity in the Eagan Greenway study. BACKGROUND In March of 2003, the City began working with the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District to examine, at greater depth, parcels that may enhance the Eagan Greenway. The Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCSS) data was recorded for Eagan at the 1-acre polygon level,. At one acre, there can be significant vegetative variation. The SWCD study will refine the polygon data and create a more accurate assessment of segments of undisturbed land cover. The SWCD will refine the data to a'/4- acre level. STATUS the SWCD has used current land cover data to determine areas that need further examination. This includes using known areas of undisturbed land, and extending the boundary approximately 300 feet. This data will then be investigated as to whether it has merit to include in the greenway. City staff and SWCD staff recently outlined areas of opportunity, which included the connection from Lebanon Hills Regional Park, through the Highline Trail, through Patrick Eagan Park and its adjacent lands and then branching to the east and northeast. In Section 25, a strong potential connection from the Eagan greenway to the Northern Dakota County Greenway corridor in Inver Grove Heights was also seen as a possibility. SWCD staff will investigate these expansion areas of identified undisturbed land. They will refine the data for the area and report back with the findings. The project will then be evaluated to determine the appropriate next steps. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION This item is for informational purposes only. 37 =roved March 17, 2003 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA M24UTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2003 A.regular-meeting Qf~he Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on February 13, _ 2003 with the following Commission Members present:-Joseph Bari, Phil Belfiori, Margo Danner, Terry Davis- Mark Filipi, Elizabeth Perry, Dorothy Peterson, Richard Pletcher, Ken West and Melvin Williams. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jeff Asfahl, Superintendent of Recreation; Paul Olson, Parks Superintendent; Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator; Beth Wielde, Research and Special Projects; CJ Lilly, Parks Planner and Cherryl Mesko, Recording Secretary. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSION MEMBER Director Vraa introduced Commission Members Phil Belfiori, Terry Davis and Dorothy Peterson who had been recently appointed to three year terms by the City Council. Commission Member Ken West was also introduced as the newly appointed alternate for a one year term COMMISSION ORGANIZATION ELECTION OF CHAIR, VICE CHAIR AND SECRETARY Following a brief description of the position, Director Vraa opened nominations for the Chair. Margo Danner nominated and Joseph Bari seconded the nomination of Terry Davis. Tent' Davis nominated and Elizabeth Perry seconded the nomination of Dorothy Peterson. Joseph Bari moved, N. Mark Filipi seconded with all members voting in favor to close the nominations. Ballots were completed and counted with Terry Davis elected as Chair. Following a brief description of the position, Director Vraa opened nominations for the Vice-Chair. Richard Pletcher nominated and Terry Davis seconded the nomination of Dorothy Peterson. Phil Belfiori nominated and N Mark Filipi seconded the nomination of Elizabeth Perry. Dorothy Peterson moved, Margo Danner seconded with all members voting in favor to close the nominations. Ballots were completed and counted with Dorothy Peterson elected as Vice-Chair. Following a brief description of the position, Director Vraa opened nominations for the Secretary. Dorothy Peterson nominated and Terry Davis seconded the nomination of Richard Pletcher. L Mark Filipi nominated and Margo Danner seconded the nomination of Joseph Bari. Elizabeth Perry moved, N. Mark Filipi seconded with all members voting in favor to close the nominations. Ballots were completed and counted with Richard Pletcher elected as Secretary. Standing subcommittees were established with the following members serving on each: • Recreation: Richard Pletcher and Melvin Williams • Natural Resources: N. Mark Filipi, Elizabeth Perry and Ken West • Acquisition/Development: Joseph Bari, Phil Belfiori, Margo Danner, Terry Davis and Dorothy Peterson. It was noted that various ad-hoc committees may be established depending upon issues that need to be addressed by the Advisory Commission and members are typically identified at that time. All Commission members are also invited to attend any subcommittee meeting. Director Vraa then turned the meeting over to Chairman Davis. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Added under Round Table were 1) Additional funding sources requested by the City Council, 2) Green Space discussion and 3) Historical Committee update. Dorothy Peterson moved, N. Mark Filipi seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as amended. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 13, 2003 Page 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2003 Elizabeth Perry moved, Richard Pletcher seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes of the January 16, 2003 meeting as presented. VISITORS TO BE HEARD Councilmember Carlson addressed the Commission as the Council liaison to the Advisory Parks Commission. She asked for Commission feedback on the role the liaison could provide and added that she will be available for comments from Advisory Commission members. Member Davis expressed his enthusiasm for the proactive approach the Council is taking to maintain good communication with advisory commissions and looked forward to talking further with the Council at a joint workshop on how this role would be beneficial. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE AND DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Superintendents Olson and Asfahl provided an overview of activities in the Parks and Recreation divisions. CONSENT AGENDA There were no consent agenda items for the Commission to discuss. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS There were no development agenda items for the Commission to discuss. OLD BUSINESS DISC GOLF SUMMARY FINDINGS Researcher Wielde presented the results of a municipal survey conducted to determine the success, cost, and physical development of disc golf in communities throughout Minnesota. Disc golf courses typically were 9, 12, or 18-hole varieties. Courses are typically not revenue generators, but were well liked and moderately to heavily played. Communities had stated they consider disc golf an asset to their communities. Wielde presented a virtual tour, showing Commissioners the hole setup in Kaposia Disc Golf Course in South St. Paul, noting the varied terrain and the way natural elements such as trees, streams, and existing trails were integrated into course design. After discussion about Eagan's public need and desire, definition of "asset," and other aspects of the survey, Elizabeth Perry moved, Dorothy Peterson seconded with all members voting in favor to continue the study, pursue a potential partnership with the school district, have Mr. Ashcroft pursue resident interest and follow-up with cities to attempt to define the assets they've identified in having a like facility. NEW BUSINESS FRIENDS OF PATRICK EAGAN PARK FUNDING REQUEST Director Vraa provided background of this issue noting that Mr. Jack Conrad, representing Friends of Patrick Eagan Park (FOPEP) had requested to be placed on the agenda. FOPEP requested the City Council become actively involved in providing Metro Greenways with information requested to complete the award of a grant for Anderson parcel acquisition. Mr. Jack Conrad addressed the Advisory Commission and shared background information on the value of the Anderson parcel as it relates to the Greenway Corridor in Eagan and the grant application they have submitted. He discussed the partnerships that have evolved in working toward the preservation of this corridor. He added that Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 13, 2003 Page 3 Al Singer from the DNR had asked FOPEP to partner with other groups to show a united front in acquiring and preserving properties. It was noted that a vital-part of these partnerships would be the involvement of the City of - - -Eagan FOPEP discussed the possibility of applying for the DNB's Natural and Scenic Area grant. They discussed the potential involvement of the Trust for Public Land, and provided basic guidelines of the grant. Dakota County Commissioner Nancy Schouwieler addressed the Commission and reiterated the position of Dakota County regarding the dollars that will be available to Dakota County residents who wish to make their land available for preservation. Although she did not commit to funding assistance for the Anderson parcel she did note that the property fell within the preliminary standards drafted by the County for consideration. Bob McGilliway from the Trust for Public Lands also addressed the Commission. He shared the various options their organization could offer to assist in the acquisition of the Anderson parcel as well as others that might become available for consideration. In response to a question as to why the Anderson parcel was singled out, Mr. McGilliwary noted that their focus on this parcel is seen as a starting point for grant applications and partnerships to lay the groundwork for future land preservation; i.e. Caponi Art Park and the McCarthy property. After several more questions and further discussion, Phil Belfiori moved, Elizabeth Perry seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council: 1. The APrC recommends that the City Council support the application and direct staff to apply for the MnDNR Natural and Scenic Area Grant to secure funding for protection of the Anderson parcel; 2. The APrC recommends to the City Council that it direct City staff to work with Trust for Public Land to conduct a formal appraisal of the Anderson parcel; 3. The APrC recommends to the City Council that it direct City staff to pursue funding from Dakota County Farmland and Natural Area Land Protection Program, including becoming active in the upcoming land eligibility criteria definition process. 4. The APrC recommends that the City Council set aside up to 25% of the cost (of the yet to be defined) appraised value of the Anderson parcel, not to exceed $100,000, if the remaining appraised value of the parcel can be acquired using revenue from a combination of sources listed below: a. Other relevant State grant applications b. Private corporation community grants. c. Non-profit land management and protection grants d. Grants and partnership with the Dakota County Farmland and Natural Area Land Protection program. CIP Director Vraa introduced this item noting the annual review process for Capital Improvement Projects for current and future years. He added that the Advisory Commission has been reviewing this process regularly and will identify and review items pertaining to 2003 projects for discussion with the City Council at their joint meeting. Parks Superintendent Olson then reviewed the CIP projects slated for 2003. Member Danner expressed her displeasure that the playground for Central Park was not included in the 2003 CIP because she felt it was understood to be part of the bond referendum. Member Davis commented that the playground is shown at Central Park in the 2005 CIP but reminded the Commission that this is a fluid document that is reviewed regularly and can change. Superintendent Olson reminded the Commission that the funds for CIP projects are from the Park Site Fund and not from the General Fund account. Following brief discussion Dorothy Peterson moved, Elizabeth Perry seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend to the City Council the approval of the 2003 CIP as presented and that the future CIP through 2008 be reviewed at a later date. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 13, 2003 Page 4 REQUEST TO VACATE TRAIL EASEMENT - CARLSON LAKE TRAIL Director Vraa introduced this item stating that the City Council is requesting input from the Advisory Commission regarding the potential vacation of an easement along Carlson Lake. He noted that the Council held a public hearing on February 4 and will use the Advisory Commission's input and hearing commentary to determine if the easement is to be vacated. The location and history of the easement was also reviewed. Member Davis asked if the applicant was present to address their request. It was noted that they were not present. Member Pletcher asked for the reason for the request and Director Vraa replied that there was none given. Member Peterson suggested that if the easement was acquired through parks dedication it may not be able to be vacated easily. Director Vraa responded that it could pose some future title issues. Member Davis opined that there did not appear to be any clear reason why the vacation should be granted. After further discussion, Dorothy Peterson moved, Joseph Bari seconded with all members voting in favor to not recommend vacation of the trail easement at 1293 Carlson Lake Lane. INTERIM USE PERMIT - PETER LUND Following a brief introduction of this item by Director Vraa, Planner Dudziak provided the background of the interim use permit for the property adjacent to the entrance to the developing North Fields. Following her presentation she noted that the City Council is looking for feedback from the Advisory Commission given the close proximity of this site to North Fields. Parks Superintendent Olson shared photos from Borchert Lane, which provided a visual perspective from the park. The photos included both the Lund property and the property on the other side of Borchert Lane at the entrance to North Fields. He also shared information regarding the proposed rain gardens that would take water away from the hill and pond as well as the grading plan for North Fields. He did note that once you are in the park you wouldn't be able to see the trailers that are currently stored on the Lund property. Although the park isn't scheduled to open until 2004, Olson noted that the interim use permit coincides with the opening. Responding to questions from Commission Members, Planner Dudziak noted that this request follows the standards of a Conditional Use Permit. She noted that the Advisory Commission is being asked to look at the impact to the park based on this request. Member Peterson asked if a provision could be included that if Borchert Lane is improved during the term of the permit and the trailers are in the way the interim use permit would or could be terminated. Director Vraa indicated that would not be a concern. Commission Members expressed a desire to have this item brought back to the Advisory Commission at the end of the 18 month term so that they could re-assess the situation. Chet Harrison representing Peter Lund responded to questions regarding the swale being used for drainage of the site. He noted that when the road is brought in the water will then be run through the stormwater system. He also noted that the 18 month time frame would allow them to plan for a building on the site and they understand that the trailers will need to be moved. Following their discussion, Elizabeth Perry moved, Terry Davis seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend to the City Council approval of the Interim Use Permit for an 18month term at which time the applicant shall come back to the APrC for review and consideration of options before permit is renewed. WATER RESOURCES UPDATE Items highlighted by Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth included an update on Pond JP-47 noting that the PCA may have a requirement that could preclude the addition of an alum storage basin. It was also noted that the City was given a verbal approval of a $6,000 grant for lakeshore restoration at Lemay Lake in Moonshine Park. Installation of aerators has begun at several lakes and there were many ice fishing participants on Blackhawk Lake for the Don't Break the Ice Fest. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 13, 2003 Page 5 OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE - . _ Director-Vraa noted-that-the-parkirrgiotlights are admust dorre, work-i1 r playground and carpeting is being completed on much of the interior. Substantial completion is expected in mid- March so that the certificate of occupancy can be issued shortly thereafter. Director Vraa also noted that the plan is to open the building in phases. May 2 will see the opening of The Blast indoor playground followed by the first wedding on May 10. Member Peterson asked if the work on the pond was completed. Director Vraa responded that it was. Member Danner asked when other components of the building would be available. Director Vraa responded that in addition to the indoor playground and banquet space the meeting rooms and Lone Oak Room would also be brought on-line in May. It was noted that the specific dates for opening the balance of the building had not been exactly determined yet. ROUND TABLE ALTERNATIVE FUNDING REQUESTED BY CITY COUNCIL Member Perry reminded the Commission that the City Council had directed the Advisory Commission to look at potential altemative funding options in anticipation of limited future parks dedication fees. GREEN SPACE FOCUS DISCUSSION Member Perry also noted that although the Greenway Corridor has been acknowledged by the Advisory Commission there is a need to review options and refine the focus on what this actually entails. She suggested setting a workshop for the Advisory Commission to set some goals before the joint meeting with the City Council. After further discussion, March 3, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. was set for a workshop session HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING Member Peterson noted that a meeting has been scheduled with the Historical Society to discuss their suggestion to re-name North Fields. She added that an update would be provided to the Advisory Commission at the March 17 meeting. Member Danner commented on the times indicated on the agenda and suggested that they not be included so that the Commission does not feel like they are being rushed through the agenda. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct N. Mark Filipi moved, Elizabeth Perry seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. e C Secretary Date