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06/17/2002 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission Tour of : AGENDA • Lexington-Diffley ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION Athletic Fields EAGAN, MINNESOTA • Skate Park • Goat Hill Monday, June 17, 2002 7:00 PM Meet at City Hall, upper level Eagan Municipal Center parking lot at 6:00 pm City Council Chambers A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance .7:00 pm B. Approval of Agenda 7:02 pm C. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 20, 2002 7:04 pm D. Visitors to be Heard 7:09 pm E. Superintendent's Update and Department Happenings Pages 3-6 7:15 pm (1) Program Update - Sonya Rippe Pages 7-10 7:25 pm (2) Program Update - Holly Champlin Pages 11-14 7:35 pm F. Consent Agenda 7:45 pm (1) Anchor Bank Pages 15-16 (2) Thorpe Woodland Gardens tad Add-Tilsen Homes, Inc. Pages 17-18 (3) Harland Langstraat Page 19 (4) Waters Edge - McDonald Construction Pages 21-22 (5) Eagan Heights Townhomes 3`d Addition - Diedrich Builders, Inc Pages 23-24 (6) Greyhawk - ark Gergen & Assoc. Pages 25-27 G. Development Agenda 7:46 pm H. Old Business (1) Gift of Mary Water Quality/Wetlands Update Pages 29-31 7:47 pm (2) Covington Office Town Park 8:00 pm I. New Business (1) Canoe Rental Survey Report Pages 33-34 8:10 pm J. Water Resources Update 8:25 pm K. Other Business and Reports (1) Subcommittee Updates Page 35 8:40 pm (2) Community Center Update 8:50 pm (3) Set Workshop to Discuss Alternative Funding 8:55 pm L. Round Table 8:57 pm M. Adjournment 9:00 pm The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the event. I fa notice of less than 96 hours is received the City will attempt to provide the aids. Next Advisory Parks Commission Meeting: July 15, 2002 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2002 MEETING SCHEDULE NAME Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 11 18 15 20 17 15 19 16 14 18 16 ? Joseph Bari X X. X X Phil Belfiori (alternate) X X X X Margo Danner x X X X Terry Davis (Vice Chair) X X 0* O* N. Mark Filipi X X X X Elizabeth Perry x X X X Dorothy Peterson (Secretary) 0* X X X Richard Pletcher x X X X O* ?hn Rudolph (Chair) X X X X Melvin Williams X X O* X I X = present 0 = absent 0* = notified staff of absence prior to meeting Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acauisidon/Development Sub-Committee John Rudolph N. Mark Filipi Dorothy Peterson Melvin Williams Phil Belfiori Joseph Bari Elizabeth Perry Terry Davis Richard Pletcher Margo Danner UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES 1. Review revenue sources in lieu of park dedication 2. Review impact of future trends on facilities and services 2: Bike Pa Di rk aShcdiile on avrc C APrC6rrmtv t ara'o~r~vg2mA agenda a' f s°cr meeting 4. Tobacco free policy at youth fields 5. Review renewal and replacement funding options ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2002 MEMBERS Me= # TERM TELEPHONE TERM NAMEAND ADDRESS Phone START EXPIRES JOSEPH BART 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 1/2005 3033 Timberwood Trail (3 yr. 1999) (3 yr. 2002) Eagan, MN 55121 PHIL BELFIORI 2002 651-905-0293 (H) 1/2003 3671 Canary Way (1yr. 2002) 651-297-8026 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (Alternate) MARGO DANNER 2001 651/454-5688 (H) 1/2004 2037 Flint Lane (3 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55122 TERRY DAVIS 1997 651-452-2635 (H) 1/2003 4895 Safari Pass (3 yr. 1997) 651-310-8941 (W) Eagan, MN 55122-2690 (3 yr. 2000) 452-2152 (Home fax) ter .davi aul.com May, 651-602-1725 (W) 1/2004 FIUPI N. MARK 1997 mark.filipi@metastate.mn.us 836 Overlook ok Race (3 yr. 1998) Eagan, MN 55123 r. 2001 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@hotmai.com DOROTHY PETERSON 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 1/2003 4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2000) Eagan, MN 55122 RICHARD PLETCHER 2001 651-687-9177 (H) 1/2005 1074 Northview Park (1 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2002) JOHN RUDOLPH 1993 651-454-8761 (H) 1/2003 1644 Norwood Court (3 yr. 1995) 651-454-6904 (fax) Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 1998) jrudolpheagan@hotmal.com (2 yr. 20 1 MELVIN WILLIAMS 2001 651-994-6727 (H) 1/2004 823 Wescott Square (3 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55123 Eagan City Staff E-Mail: Fa@ci.eaQafl.mfl.US cmesko@cieaaan.mn.us oolson@ci eagan.mn.us iasfahl@ci eaaan.mn.us ove@ci.eaoan.mn.us emacbeth@ci.eagan.mn.us bwielde@ci.ea an.mn.us 2/5/02 Phone #651-681-4661 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 p.m.) ~ Q h = s: 3E W E = Q Q Q Q = Q pQj = Q N Q d Q Q Q Q Q ~ 'v Q Q oQi Q d o~ d O u •v u u = JC u = Q(F = s Q (,J3s=sue .14 W~s CA) ts W ti r: oQ3 s =i~uv - oc • u 34 Q. s oa - t i ) M. O H r' ~t ~y Z kn Q 01 = a • • s W 46 -ti t ca C4 Ce. cc r. *q m i5 Q i Q= o~i i Q ~,s v O U Y QI £ Z d~ L Ol V u m of L L W QYV2~m iiV 3W ~ac°VV UQ MEMO - city of eagan TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR DATE: JUNE 13, 2002 SUBJECT: JUNE 17, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING This month the tour will take participating APrC members to Lexington/Di$ley Athletic Fields to observe the activity that occurs at that site and to visit the new skateboard park presently under construction. The tour will also include a stop at Goat Hill Park where various pre-school programs are operated throughout the year. Please meet at the east entrance at 6:00 p.m. The regular meeting will begin at 7:00 pm and the agenda includes: Item E: Following Department Happenings by Superintendents Olson and Asfahl, Sports Program Supervisor Rippe and Preschool Program Coordinator Champlin will present updates of their programs. Item F: There are six development proposals on the Consent Agenda that have been reviewed by staff for compliance with parks, trails, forestry, water quality and wetlands issues. All of these items could be acted upon in one motion. Item G: There are no development items to review. Item H: Coordinator Macbeth will provide an update of the water quality/wetlands review currently underway for the Gift of Mary proposal reviewed by the Commission in May. An update will also be provided on the Covington Town Office Park proposal that the APrC deferred pending submittal of a new tree preservation plan in May. The Advisory Planning Commission reviewed and denied this proposal. Item I: Researcher Wielde will provide the results of a brief study to review what other cities have done to offer canoe or canoe storage. Item K: Subcommittees who have met since the May meeting may want to update the Commission of their work efforts. A monthly update on the community center construction will also be provided. The Commission will be asked to schedule a workshop session to begin discussion of alternative funding options. Department Happenings June 17, 2002 RECREATION DIVISION • Summer softball is already in the middle of their season with only rain-outs from 2 % nights. • Soccer and sand volleyball are a handful of weeks into their respective seasons. These leagues have been lucky thus far with no rain-outs. • Fall Softball & Soccer information has been mailed to returning teams and new inquiries. Registration will be July 8-19. The information is also available on the league web site. • initial planning has begun for the other fall sports - basketball, touch football and volleyball. Information will be available by July 1. • The summer tennis season began on Monday, June 10. Seven instructors will be out for the next seven weeks instructing youth and adult lessons, camps, teams, tournaments and family tennis activities. Staff training took place during the week of June 3 - 7 to prepare everyone for the summer. • Evenings in the Park began on Wednesday, June 12 at Thomas Lake Park with the South of the River Community Band_ Performances will be every other Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Trapp Farm Park, Thomas Lake Park and Blackhawk Parks. • The summer softball camp taught by the Eagan and Eastview High School softball coaches began on Monday, June 10. Twenty-four participants signed up for the skills and hitting camps held at the Eagan High School varsity softball fields. • The Golden Gaitors Walking Club continues to attract people. Participants walk as a group once a month and are encouraged to walk on their own as well. Farmington, Apple Valley, Lakeville and other Senior programs are also involved and host a walk in their community. Thus far, the group has walked in Farmington and Lakeville. Apple Valley is hosting the July walk. • The weather finally cooperated for Cascade Bay's preview weekend, with clear skies and temperatures around 85 degrees attendance was up over 1,500 guests on Saturday alone. • Cascade Bay is now open for the summer, the opening weekend was a success with nearly 3,000 guests from Friday through Sunday. • The weekend of June 7-9 brought nearly 100 youth baseball teams to an invitational tournament sponsored by the Eagan Traveling Baseball program & the weekend of June 14-16 the Eagan Girls Fastpitch program hosted nearly 90 teams for their annual Down & Dirty invitational tournament. These two events are well organized, well known, and good for Eagan. • The teen booklet that was developed in Partnership with Dist. 196 Community Education, the YMCA, and various other Park and Recreation programs was the recipient of an Enterprising Community Award recognized by Dakota Electric. • The Summer preschool classes begin on Monday, June 17`". Over 200 children are registered in the classes. Three weeks of Camps will be held in August, 120 participants are expected to participate. • Registration for fall classes is underway. There are many opportunities for preschoolers, ages 2-5 years old to participate. Registrations will be accepted until August 30. • Staff Training for Summer in the Park, Camps, Instructional T-ball, Eaganettes, Teens and preschool was held during the week of June 10. Topics included: City Policies and Procedures, Child Development, Games & crafts, Fieldtrips, Cultural Diversity, Weather and First Aid. • SIP, Wagonful O'Fun, Instructional T-ball and Eaganettes begins on Monday, June 17. Almost 600 children are registered for SIP. There are 160 registered for Evening T-Ball, 250 registered for Instructional T-ball, 120 registered in Eaganettes and 110 registered for Wagonful O'Fun. • Camp registrations are still being accepted. So far over 700 participants are registered for a variety of camps. • An Open House for all summer recreation programs was held on Thursday, June 13 at the Civic Arena. • The Civic Arena was host the the 2nd annual job fair sponsored by the Dakota County workforce. The event was held on May 16th, business, school and trades were there to solicit job or career opportunities. Seminars were also provided to help with interviewing and resume writing. The event drew over 3,000 people throughout the day. 1 • The Civic Arena was the host and sponsor to Jose Cole Circus on June 6th. The event showcased two performances during the evening, one at 5:00 pm and another at 7:30 pm. Each show had about 450 people in attendance. • The Civic Arena lost the Assistant manager, Chadd Benson, to the City of Chaska to become their Ice Arena Manager. The Civic Arena has hired a replacement that will start on July 1st. • The ice on the West Arena is being re-installed the week of June 10th. A leak was noticed again on the refrigerated floor, but could not be located. Staff is working with the contractor to set up the next steps. PARKS DIVISION • Staff recently contacted Al Singer of the DNR Metro Greenways program to check upon the status of the grant application. Mr. Singer said that the application was still being processed, but hoped to have a decision within the next week. • At the May meeting, the Park Commission recommended the establishment of a BMX bike area within the Pilot Knob Park hockey rink on a trial basis. In response, staff has hauled multiple loads of dirt to the rink and created a general pattern of low level bumps, jumps and mounds. In keeping with the recommendation of other Cities, the dirt has been kept away from the boards to minimize damage to the boards. Temporary "rules" signs are also being installed Staff will monitor the use of the site and report back on a regular basis. • Staff wishes to remind everyone that the trimming of Oak trees is not recommended from mid-April to mid- July. A wound created by trimming provides the perfect opportunity for an Oak Wilt infection. Should trimming be unavoidable or if a wound is created by a wind storm, a dressing should be applied immediately. The City Tree inspector is available to inspect trees thought to be diseased. A priority is given to Oak Wilt, Dutch Elm and other diseases considered a priority by the Dept. of Agriculture. Additional Forestry information and links to informational sites are available on the City web site. • During the week of June 3`4 the spring emergence of the "Grand Father Oak" was celebrated with a brief on-site ceremony highlighted by a ribbon cutting done by long time Council member and Eagan resident, Ted Wachter. The event was the featured in a Channel 11 report. The tree continues to show slow but steady progress and appears to be getting comfortable in its new home. • The Park Maintenance, Operations and Forestry staff are now fully staffed for the summer and better able to undertake a consistent summer maintenance schedule. Routine but none the less important activities that are reliant upon seasonal staff include; daily opening of restrooms throughout the system, regular ball field dragging, weekly mowing of all parks, trimming grass in park areas, daily trash pick-up, regular striping of athletic fields, maintenance of landscape planting beds, landscape installations, building cleaning. • Contractors have been secured for the installation of the new skate park at Lexington- Diffley--if only the weather would cooperate ! ! ! ! The brief but regular rounds of showers we have experienced the last few weeks have kept the new base material sufficiently wet to delay the paving of the new surface. Staff has assembled the new equipment and is prepared to move it to the site once the paving and fence installation are complete. The equipment now at the Goat Hill rink will also be moved to the new site. • The selection of the new play structures for Slaters Acres and Lexington Parks has been made. Delivery is expected in mid-late July with installation to follow shortly thereafter. It is likely that the first installation project of the summer will be at Pinewood Elementary School as part of a cooperative project with the School District. • The acquisition of the major equipment approved in the Capital Improvement program has been completed. Departmental equipment includes; 2 ton dump truck with a customized, covered dump box for use by Forestry, a 1 ton 4x4 dump truck and 4x4 tractor with cab for the Park Department. All of the equipment replaces existing units and is designed for year round use. • On June 3`d, work began on the construction of the new access road, parking areas and trails in Moonshine Park. The removal of vegetation, grading and the installation of base material are well underway. Excessively "mucky" soils have required some additional time and materials to mitigate though no delay in the late July to early August completion is expected. • The remodeling of the Moonshine Park house as a retreat center has begun in earnest. The new footings have been installed and much of the interior demolition completed Staff will be working this summer to construct a new deck and to refinish the upper and lower levels once the construction activities are complete. Baring any " surprises", completion is expected by November 1. • The bid opening for the improvements to Central Park is scheduled for Thursday June 13`x. The bid package includes the paving -of parking lots and trails, the installation of site lighting, irrigation, landscaping and turf establishment, construction of retaining walls and the installation of a pond liner. The work will be done in phases with final completion expected in the spring of 2003. • It appears as though Department is close to reaching an agreement with Dakota County for the mitigation of the environmental intrusions at North Park. After a recent site visit with County staff; City staff submitted a revised work plan to which the County has responded positively. The plan is less intrusive, and less expensive, than some of the original concepts. The work will be completed in phases with the initial clean-up having recently been completed by an STS work crew. • Much of the storm mitigation work that required modifications to park areas is nearing completion. Staff recently met in the field with the City's consultant to review the specifics of restoration and site repair. All costs associated with the restoration work will be charged to the project. • The design of the new "streetscape" for Central Parkway and the Beau De Rue area are nearing completion. Parks and Forestry staff have been involved in the design and review process. Maintenance will most likely become the responsibility of the Department beginning next year. The design schemes include landscaped center medians and boulevards, monument signage, pedestrian lighting and pathway furnishings. The projects will be bid in the very near future. • Corps of Engineers scientists from Mississippi and Texas are once again conducting research on the effects of an herbicide on curlyleaf pondweed populations. This is the third straight year in which Blackhawk and Schwanz lakes have been treated with the herbicide in early spring. The results in these lakes are being compared to conditions in Hurley lake, which is being used as an untreated control lake. Subsequent to treatments such as what was done May 1, recurring field visits to all lakes provide the scientists valuable quantitative and qualitative data for analysis. The study is a cooperative venture between the Corps of Engineers, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the City. Although it is conducted at no cost to the City, the study has high possible benefits. • The Water Resources Division tested its small-scale aquatic plant cutter two weeks ago in a pond in southeast Eagan. This equipment was purchased several years ago to expand the division's capability to conduct management activities in these areas. • The City's 13`h long-term water quality monitoring season is underway. Twice a month from mid May till the end of September, the Water Resources Division collects a set of data on each of up to 15 waterbodies. These data can be used to assess general water quality conditions over time. The Division is just getting started working with a University of Minnesota graduate student to conduct such a trend .analysis for data collected from 1990 to 2001. It is hoped this analysis will give the City some idea how well it is doing to meet the goals laid out by the 1990 Water Quality Management Plan. Jr. Date: June 17, 2002 Agenda Item: E-1; Adult Sports & Concessions Program Report Action ~ Ciry of Eagan Information x Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments AGENDA ITEM: ADULT SPORTS & CONCESSIONS PROGRAM REPORT TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: SONYA RIPPE, SPORTS PROGRAM SUPERVISOR ITEM OVERVIEW: Review of adult sports and concessions programs from September, 2001 through June, 2002 and the upcoming fall 2002 season. FALL 2001 Fall brings the opportunity to participate in basketball, co-rec soccer, softball, touch football and volleyball. Basketball is offered in the fall and winter seasons. Gym space is allocated from Community Education #196. The fall season typically runs from mid-September through December. Men's 5- on-5 leagues had 18 teams participate between Sunday and Wednesday evening at Black Hawk and Dakota Hills Middle Schools. The leagues were officiated by Classic Metro Officials along with 2- 3 seasonal scorekeepers. Co-Rec Soccer, which is a rotating South of the River Recreators (SORR) league, had 12 teams participate last fall. Games were played at Northview soccer fields with Urule Igbavboa assigning the officials. "Fall ball" is held at Northview Athletic Fields 1-4. Northern Officials Association continues to provide umpires for the softball leagues. The fall league offers over 10 leagues to choose from on Monday through Thursday evenings. There were a total of 78 teams that participated in Men's (40), Co-Rec (22), and Men's One-Pitch (16) leagues last fall. A total of 362 games were played during the fall season. Touch Football is another opportunity available in the fall. This program has 7 teams participate at Goat Hill Park on Wednesday evenings. There were 3-4 seasonal officials hired to officiate this league. For the second year in a row, Eagan Parks & Recreation had the opportunity to host the Men's Touch Football State Tournament on October 27-28, 2001. Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields was utilized for this program with 14 teams participating in the two-day tournament. Volleyball leagues are also available in the fall and winter seasons. Gym space is allocated from Community Education #196. The fall season typically runs from mid-September through December. Men's Power had 6 teams registered, Women's had 15 and Co-ed had 33 teams. Men's and Women's leagues play on Tuesday evenings at Black Hawk and Dakota Hills Middle Schools. Co-ed Power and Beginning Officiated leagues play on Friday evenings at Black Hawk and Dakota Hills Middle Schools. Deerwood and Oak Ridge Elementary Schools are the location for the Co-ed Recreational league. Metro Volleyball Officials Association assigns the officials for the leagues. WINTER 2002 Winter brings the opportunity to participate in basketball, boot hockey, broomball, 4-on-4 hockey and volleyball. The winter basketball season runs from early January through mid-March. Men's 5-on-5 leagues had 24 teams participate between Sunday and Wednesday evening at Black Hawk and Dakota Hills Middle Schools. The leagues were officiated by Classic Metro Officials along with 2-3 seasonal scorekeepers. Boot Hockey offers men the opportunity to participate in a recreational league on Saturday mornings. There is one official per game with the league playing on the east and west rink at Goat Hill Park. Two officials are hired as seasonal employees to officiate league games. For the first year, this league offered weekly double headers instead of just single games. Eight teams registered for this program. There was unseasonably warm weather for most of the season, but teams were able to complete the season. Broomball is available to men and women during the winter season. Men's leagues are available on Sunday and Monday evenings at Rahn Park. For the 2002 season, eleven teams participated during those two nights of play for a six-week season. Co-Rec broomball is available on Friday evenings as a cooperative league between the South of the River communities. Burnsville and Eagan administer and host this winter league. Games are played at North River Hills Park in Burnsville and Rahn Park in Eagan. Twenty-four teams participated this winter for an increase of six teams from years past. There are 3-4 officials hired to officiate the men's and co-rec broomball leagues. Women's broomball has been offered the past two years in partnership with the South of the River communities, but not enough interest has been there to begin a league. 4-on-4 Hockey is a recreational league available for men on Wednesday evening at Rahn Park. Five teams participated this past winter for a six-week season. The league is unofficiated with teams playing 4-on-4 using a goal board. The winter volleyball season runs early January through mid-March. Men's Power had 7 teams registered, Women's had 15 and Co-ed had 37 teams. Men's and Women's leagues play on Tuesday evenings at Black Hawk and Dakota Hills Middle Schools. Co-ed Power and Beginning Officiated leagues play on Friday evenings at Black Hawk and Dakota Hills Middle Schools. Deerwood and Oak Ridge Elementary Schools are the location for the Co-ed Recreational league. Metro Volleyball Officials Association assigns the officials for the leagues. SUMMER 2002 The concessions program is still going through some growing pains this year. Deb Buntjer was hired as Program Assistant to oversee the concessions operation. This has been a tremendous asset for the program, as she has worked with concessions since it began at Northview. There is currently over 20 staff working with this program. This year staff was able to purchase an upright freezer and a shelving unit for products. These units are being housed at the east shelter building at Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields. The . concession stand at Northview is keeping busy this summer between leagues and tournaments. Staff is needed for league nights on Sunday through Friday evenings plus 4 weekend tournaments. "The Dugout" is open Monday through Thursday evening plus 5 weekend tournaments. The weather played a big factor in the operations this year. It has started out pretty slow with the unseasonably cold weather at the beginning of the season. Business has started to pick up in the past couple of weeks. Weekend events included: Two game Tune-up at Northview April 20 9`h Grade Fastpitch Tournament at Lexington-Diffley May 4 Fastpitch State Tournament at Northview July 13-14 Travel Baseball Tournament at Lexington-Diffley July 13-14 In-house Softball Tournament at Lexington-Diffley July 20-21 Baseball State Tournament at Northview and Lexington-Diffley July 26-28 EAA All-Star Weekend at Lexington-Diffley August 3-4 Men's D Region N Tournament at Northview August 3-4 Co-Rec Sand Volleyball was offered for the summer season at Rahn Athletic. The league was offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings. A total of 15 teams registered between the two leagues. This is the second year of offering sand volleyball on Wednesday evenings. Co-Rec Soccer is a rotating South of the River Recreators (SORR) league. This will be Eagan's last year with the league, which will rotate to Farmington in 2003. Eagan Parks and Recreation works with Urule Igbavboa for the soccer officials. There are currently 12 teams participating in the summer league at Northview soccer fields. Summer softball is a six-month project from registration to the completion of the league. A total of 206 teams are competing in 26 leagues playing Sunday through Friday evenings at Northview and Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields. Eagan Parks & Recreation continues to work with Northern Officials Association to provide umpires for the softball leagues. A few changes were implemented from last year to increase participation. > The Women's Upper league increased from 8 to 10 teams. > Men's Corporate Upper was created into a doubleheader league. > West Group Men's Upper was created into a doubleheader league. > Men's 3 5/40 + Recreational and Men's Competitive (35/40+ Upper teams) were combined due to a decrease in registrations. A number of the "upper" teams moved to either Tuesday or Wednesday Men's C Doubleheader leagues. ? Men's Church was added on Friday evenings. The South Suburban Men's Church Softball League approached the city about the administration of the league. The Parks & Recreation Department assumed that role for the 2002 season. Eagan will be hosting the Men's D Region IV Recreational Tournament for the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association: The tournament will be held on August 3-4 at Northview Athletic Fields. UPCOMING FALL PROGRAMS ? Registration materials are out for Fall Softball and Soccer ? Basketball, Touch Football and Volleyball information will be available by July 1. Date: June 17, 2002 Agenda Item: E-2; Program Update Holly Champlin Action Information City of Eagan Attachments X 1. Flyer Parks and Recreation MEMO 2.Handbook AGENDA ITEM: E-2; PRESCHOOL PROGRAM REPORT TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: HOLLY CHAMPLIN, PRESCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR ITEM DESCRIPTION: Review and highlights of all Preschool Program offerings. BACKGROUNDIHISTORY: The Parks and Recreation Department welcomes preschoolers to a wide selection of quality preschool programs. The program's focus is on the social development of children ages two through five years old. Participants benefit by developing their social skills through play, art projects, stories, songs, games, and outside play. Participants are provided the opportunity to develop their independence, self-help and sharing skills and learn to follow directions. The program called "Tiny Tots" began in July of 1978 with 37 children at Rahn Park shelter building and continues to serve the community at four different sites with thirteen different classes to choose from. The "Tiny Tots" class still remains popular; the class meets two days a week. "Just for 5's" is a class for children that are in their pre-kindergarten year and the class meets three days a week. "Wacky Wednesdays" and "Friday Friends" are both one day a week classes. Each year new classes begin in January, March, June and September. The preschool program is funded through user fees. Class fees cover instructor's seasonal salaries and supplies. REVIEW: The past school year provided many opportunities for children to participate in the preschool program. • Fall session, which ran September 10th -December 14`h registered 140 children in 13 different classes; the Program was at a 60% capacity. Goat Hill Park, Bridle Ridge Park, Sky Hill Park and Rahn Park Shelter buildings were all utilized. • Winter session ran January 2nd - March 8`h and saw numbers increase with 174 children registered in 12 different classes, the program was at an 86% capacity; all four buildings were again utilized. • Spring session ran March 18th -May 24th, registration numbers were steady with 164 registered participants in 12 different classes, the program was at an 84% capacity; and again all four buildings were utilized. P/. HIGHLIGHTS: • Fall Open House • Field trip to Sponsel's apple orchard in Jordan • A costume parade for the Eagan Senior's group • Annual "December Fun" parties at the park sites • Christmas caroling with the Eagan Senior's group • Field trip to the Children's Museum in St. Paul • 3`d Annual Track and Field Day • End the school year all family picnic at Blackhawk Park CURRENT HAPPENINGS: The summer session began June 13th and will run through the end of July. The session began with a summer kick off Open House at the Civic Arena. Program participants and parents were invited to meet the staff, hand in their paperwork and enjoy popcorn and prizes. Programs are being held at Goat Hill Park, Bridle Ridge Park and Rahn Park Shelter Building this summer, with 200 children registered. Camps will be held in August at Goat Hill Park, providing opportunities for another 120 children to participate. UPCOMING EVENTS: Our 2002-2003 school year will begin with the Fall Session's open house On September 4th, and classes will start September 9th. Fifteen different classes will be offered and the opportunity for 240 children will be able to participate. Registration began May 20th, and the registration numbers increase daily. Parks and Recreation will continue to accept registrations until August 30. The participants will have the opportunity to attend a field trip to Sponsel's apple orchard in Jordan. A costume parade for the Eagan Seniors will take place this fall, as well as a "December Fun" party in December. STAFF: The Preschool Program Coordinator position was added last fall; the position teaches four different classes and supervises the program. The preschool program has eight very experienced staff members during the school year that return year after year. Instructors have many years of experience in early childhood. Six staff members are hired for the summer, five returning staff and one new staff person. The preschool staff is comprised of experienced individuals committed to providing preschoolers with a positive, creative atmosphere to develop their social skills. Staff members are trained in First Aid, CPR, child protection, problem solving, team building and City of Eagan policies and procedures. PUPPET WAGON: The mobile puppet wagon has been a nice addition to the Preschool Program Coordinator's responsibilities. Two seasonal staff have been hired and seven shows will be performed throughout the summer. The puppet wagon will also be at the Fourth of July event, a Cascade Bay Family Fun night in July and National Night Out in August. The puppet wagon provides free, entertaining theater for families at a variety of Eagan's parks. f2. VISIONS FOR THE PROGRAM: • Music classes for preschoolers with singing, playing small instruments and incorporating movement and dance. • An "Adventure Series" for four and five year olds to experience a specific topic for a three week series. • Incorporating the puppeteers and puppet wagon and into a "puppet camp" for future puppeteers and behind the scenes training. • Expand offerings to an additional park shelter building in the North West section of Eagan. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: This report is for informational purposes. Item: Zj R /pram City of Eagan - Fall 2002 Preschool Schedi. Attachment # Flyer Registration begins on Monday, May 20, 2002. Class # Day(s) of Time Er e the Week Location TINY TOTS Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am Sept 9 through Tiny Tots meets the needs of all preschool age 4546 Er Bridle Ridge Park Dec 11, 2002 children: a great start for the 3 year old, challenging Wednesdays (no class Nov 11) for the 4 year old and rewarding for the 5 year old. 3990 Elrene Road Class participants will experience the benefits of Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm multi-age groupings. The Tiny Tots class begins each day with group time; children will participate in a 4547 &r Bridle Ridge Park Sept 10 through $168.00 calendar and weather activity, as well as learn about Thursdays 3990 Elrene Road Dec 12, 2002 our weekly theme through singing songs and listening to a story. Enjoying free-play time, working Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am (no class Oct 17 on an art project, playing with friends, eating a 4548 Er Bridle Ridge Park Er Nov 28) snack, participating in show and tell time and play Thursdays 3990 Elrene Road outside are all part of the daily schedule. WACKY WEDNESDAYS just a little bit wacky, but really a wonderful way to break up your preschooler's week. Each class begins with group time. Children will participate in a 1:00 - 3:30 pm calendar and weather activity, as well as learn about 4550 Wednesdays Bridle Ridge Park Sept 11 through $105.00 our weekly theme through singing songs and Dec 11 2002 listening to a story. Participants will also have the 3990 Elrene Road opportunity to enjoy free-play time, work on an art project, play with classmates, eat a snack, participate in show and tell and play outside. 9:30 am - Noon FRIDAY FRIENDS 4551 Bridle Ridge Park Thank Goodness It's Friday! Friday Friends is a great 3990 Elrene Road way to start your preschool aged child in a class or 9:30 am - Noon supplement their current preschool schedule. Each 4552 Goat Hill Park Sept 13 through class begins with group time. Children will Dec 13, 2002 $90.00 participate in a calendar and weather activity, as well Fridays 4391 Lexington Ave 1:00 - 3:30 pm as learn about our weekly theme through singing (no class Oct 18 songs and listening to a story. Participants will also 4553 Bridle Ridge Park Er Nov 29) have the opportunity to enjoy free-play time, work 3990 Elrene Road on an art project, play with friends, eat a snack, 1:00 - 3:30 pm participate in show and tell and play outside. 4554 Goat Hill Park 4391 Lexington Ave JUST FOR 5's (and some 4's tool) Is your child going to kindergarten in the fall of 9:30 am - Noon 2003? just for 5's is a class that helps prepare children for kindergarten. They will explore a new 4555 Goat Hill Park letter each week, learn about the calendar, and share 4391 Lexington Ave with their classmates during show and tell time. Mondays, Sept. 9 through Each child enjoys a turn as the class V.I.P. (very Tuesdays Dec 13, 2002 important person). This class builds on earlier $315.00 preschool experiences with more detailed art Thursdays (no class Oct. 17, projects and longer group time to help practice 1:00 - 3:30 pm Nov 11 Er Nov 28) listening, following directions and raising their 4556 hands. This class is 3 days a week, for two and a half Goat Hill Park '.ours. Children intending to participate in early 4391 Lexington Ave ,trance testing into kindergarten (through the school district) may not attend. Parks and Recreation - 6S1-691-4660 Enrollment for the classes listed below begins on May 20, 2002. of, For registration details as well as other recreational opportunities, see the summer/fall Diaeac brochure, which will be delivered to all Eagan residents beginning May 8. NI. Class # Day(s) of Time &r Dates Fee the Week Location Me Two- Ages: 2 years old with a parent Start your child's preschool experience with this class for you and your two year old. Together, you and your child will work on art projects, play with Sept 13 through 9:45 - 11:00 am Dec 13, 2002 toys and meet new friends. A short group time includes finger plays and a story. This is an ideal 4557 Fridays Rahn Park $54.00 class for parents to meet other parents and for two 4425 Sandstone Dr (no class Oct 18 year olds to see what school is about. This class is £r Nov 29) designed for children who are age 2 by the first class with a parent or adult. Younger or older siblings cannot be a part of this class. Now you can say "yes" when your toddler says, "Me, too?" Movement Fun For Us - Ages: 1 to 5 years old with a parent $40.0o1child; Do you and your child need to get moving? Meet $10.00 for new friends and get those wiggles out! We'll 9:30 - 11:00 am each add'I provide riding toys, parachutes, hula-hoops, Sept 11 through 4558 Wednesdays Sky Hill Park Dec 11 2002 child in the beanbags, balls and floor toys to get you moving. 3590 Blue Cross Rd family (living This class is an open movement and playtime for at the same -u and your child; one movement activity will be address) ,ld each playtime at 10:00 am. You and your child et to plan the rest of your time. Adventure Series - Art Adventures: Ages: 4 and 5 4559 Sept 10, 17 and $20.00 Welcome to the new adventure series. For three 24, 2002 weeks your child will adventure into a topic that is fun and exciting. Each class is one hour long and Sports has a story, songs and hands on learning time with 4560 Adventures: $20.00 the teacher. Each class time is carefully planned 2:00 - 3:00 pm Oct 8, 15 and 22, and organized to keep the children focused on the 2002 tasks planned around the adventures. Arriving on Tuesdays Rahn Park time for this class is very important. 4425 Sandstone Dr Theatre Adventures: Nov 5, 12, 19 and 4561 26 2002 $25.00 (Performance for NN Parents at 2:30 on Nov 26) The Me Two and Movement Fun for Us classes are for children who are the age stated in the description and are accompanied by a parent or guardian; toilet training is not required. Date: June 17, 2002 Agenda Item: F-1; Anchor Bank 9L 4 Action x City of Eagan Informatlon Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments X 1. Location map 2. Site Plan 3. Landscape Plan 4. Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM: F-i- ANCHOR BANK 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 Anchor Bank development. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Anchor Bank is requesting Preliminary Subdivision approval to subdivide a 3.6 acre lot into two commercial lots (Anchor II) on property located at 1360 Duckwood Drive (Lot 1, Block 1, Franks Nursery and Crafts Addition) in the NW '/4 of Section 15. Lot 1 is proposed for the existing financial institution and Lot 2 is for a commercial use. The property was platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Franks Nursery and Crafts Addition in 1990. The one-story Frank's Nursery and Crafts building was constructed shortly thereafter. In February 2002, the City approved a Conditional Use Permit for a financial institution with drive through on the property. An existing one-story, 13,756 square foot block building is present on the property. The building is currently being remodeled for a financial institution. A portion of a pond is located in the extreme southeastern corner of the property. A bituminous parking lot housing 107 parking spaces is also on site. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: The parks and trails dedication have been previously fulfilled for this proposed development. TREE PRESERVATION: There are no tree preservation issues with this proposed development. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This 3.6-acre site is located in the "J" Watershed, and runoff eventually reaches Fish Lake, one of Eagan's six Class I-Direct Contact waterbodies, according to the Water Quality Management Plan. Although the site of the proposed subdivision is already partially developed, the City's water quality requirements have never been addressed here. This is true regardless that the proposed impervious cover will be 20 percent less than the existing impervious cover. Were a stormwater treatment pond feasible on this site, it would need to have a minimum wet-pond volume of 0.47 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.23 acres. In lieu of such water quality ponding, however, a cash dedication is appropriate for this development. /5. There are no wetlands associated with this development ALTERNATIVES FOR CON MISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This proposal will be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of ponding. /4G. F- j I~'nc%pr Location Map Item: k Attachment# ¦ oil r m JF 46 A Subject Site r.: 0 0 EI i Ss # s a< a 3 e man 0 r got • 'i 3 ; ; 1000 0 1000 2000 iced Development/Developer. Anchor Bank 11 Application: Preliminary Subdivision Case No.: 15-PS-06-05-02 Msp Prepared wing ER21 MnVi ew 3.1. Parcel ease reap date prwid.d N by Date- Casmy Land lava Depsrimnt and is anent as ell Mar h 2002 w E AlIcIbity of Eagan THIS rw IS INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY M e N N E s O r A The City of Eya¦ am Dakota County do net •ttaranto. Use accuracy of tide Information and are C"rr"¦M, a••'dM•om" a.p•rr¦st not responsible for senors or ar¦IsNons. $ Item: r-i ' /finch r / ?17 k m O 2S ~ t~~ 'i:+~ S o Attachment #,z 3 ke PMn ~ s ~ 1 T~1 `Vi'e 3 1 wit sS i~ 5 ~P'•tr1 E11h ii 3r o: 11 ;sod¦:~~Ju';!!I!!!'!J Hit! - K • W~ ~Y f • Sitr! 7•$• SZ 3f i 4S¢ ! i j ` 7 a s s ~ as Ell" s M - . SITE PLAN ro W. 10 ANCHOR BANK LOT SUBDIVIDE IMO LAC -414. Ome ANI:I Illlt IIANN 4\J~ rnYl EA(•AN, MN. d d A 11 I NN( .4 I ' \ tlM uwpl.l 1 I 31 /1 r • r.rvr.v ' o ~ rr _ . n l _ ~1..: I _.I _...~....r...I. n - ~ ~ uo . muwa wn ~1I • i 1. '1 IwnY u•YUr'.a w .r.a ~~J/~~j~~ I e, of 1 , .1 L1.,1.J_11_Lhl.-J_l /m/M /11/M 1 LANDSCAPE DEAN 1 r Ia410. AI Y.l•M rll - - • r :PLANTING ir ;.PIA. 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I ly' O i lum lYY Ir Y ..rln«0.11i u~• 4rI.1.w «I' • T I •i'r "CIA =1 • i 4 l'•' \ 1 I rl .wed. .«........a F ,Y• 1 r €:~~+i~T'i;J:~.i"r~°~'t•.'7:~~':;i':'L:::4"•.V:'- 1L,1 v Y. • • `YMf Vry LYn • NII WI Yw.. 1 YraJ C r i 1 { PLANTING DETAIL _ a1 Z -...e-ee vmnx m'v"" Item: Fl j l hor &n k ~r NOISIAIQ811S %xyy WH3MV AMU= ISTOWOW ri• Attachment Ael iminAn-f PAP i i3 €=f~I3==i a 1 ~ e s=e==~ !E i=i:~e= :t~_ i 8 2 tall I 7 NMLWV iSW sila34 30"m LOU 'S..1' ~OYa 3eG I A s~ ..h a,+~ s 1-T - - 1 1 I I i '~I 3 I 11. i!I , tz I . O ~!i ~ 1! U $I, I. z a ! I 1 I o 1 !i 1~e ' ~ .jl ~ ij~ I• i l3 1 ~ II I f Il lit 0 !iI !II !II~ a I ,I I;I I` ; I I• lid ~ II! Ji Imo- : urc•^ 3~rw _ r~ 3 setae aoeesasa I „rat PRELIMINARY PLAT r Date: June 17, 2002 Agenda Item: F-2; Thorpe Woodland Gardens 2"d Addition 4 Action X Ciry of Eagan Information Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments X 1. Location Map 2. Existing Conditions 3. Site Plan 4. Tree Inventory 5. Preliminary Grading 6. Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM: F-2; THORPE WOODLAND GARDENS 2ND ADDITION 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 Thorpe Woodland Gardens 2nd Addition development. Em "I oil BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Tilsen Homes, Inc. is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision (Thorpe Woodland Gardens 2nd Addition) to create five lots on 3.8 acres located at 3460 Wescott Woodlands, legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Thorpe Woodland Gardens, in the NE '/4 of Section 14. The applicant is also requesting approval of a Variance to create lots without public street frontage because access into the site will be via a private street. The property is currently zoned R-1, Single-family Residential, and designated in the Comprehensive Guide Plan as LD, Low Density Residential (0-4 units per acre). Street access to the site is provided via Wescott Woodlands. The site is heavily wooded and there is a large wetland which separates the southwesterly portion of the site from the northeasterly portion of the site. The area southwest of the wetland is proposed for development; no development is proposed northeast of the wetland. The existing house will remain on proposed Lot 3. Lot 2 is proposed to encompass the wetland and the land northeast of the wetland. Each of the proposed lots satisfies the 12,000 square foot minimum lot size for the R-1 zoning district, both in gross lot area and in lot area above the high water level of the wetland. All of the lots will be connected to municipal sanitary sewer and water service. Access is proposed via a private cul-de-sac (Chloe Lane) extending into the site, necessitating the Variance request. The developer is proposing use of a private street to limit site disturbance. The private street will be platted as an outlot. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication. and cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are two-hundred eight (208) significant trees in the inventory. Individual tree size and species break down is as follows: Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total Oak 20" 6"-32" 87 42% Black Cherry 12" 6"-18" 26 13% The balance of the tree inventory is comprised of various conifers (spruce, cedar), hackberry, boxelder, and cottonwood trees with average diameters of 10". The development as proposed will result in the actual removal of twenty-nine (29) significant trees (14% of the total), and in fifty (50) trees being negatively impacted through grading operations occurring within the tree Critical Root Zone (24 % of the total). Therefore, a total of seventy-nine (79) significant trees (38 % of the total) are categorized as "being removed" from the site. 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. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This 3.8-acre proposed subdivision is located in the "E" Watershed that drains to City Pond EP-2, which is in North Park. Due to the size and nature of this residential subdivision, water quality ponding is not feasible. To meet the City's water quality requirements, therefore, a dedication of cash in lieu of ponding is appropriate for this development. There is a wetland (City Pond EP-2.2) located east of the proposed subdivision, however, the development is proposed not to impact either the wetland or a 30-foot buffer alongside the wetland. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This proposal will be responsible for a cash parks dedication. 2. This proposal will be responsible for a cash trails dedication. 3. This proposal will be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of ponding. 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 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. Item: FZ? -17vr/ . hlc laid Gardens 24 Add Location Map atcwnment ~ Oda fide Mai JL subject Site 4-1. 4-113 Pip) 11~; il -5 mss 3; bi 9a m o a '1 a ? it ~ ~ 7 i~ J 3 , 3! 1 /~ta ~ t 1000 0 1000 2000 Feet mass Development/Developer: Thorpe Woodland Gardens 2nd Addition Application: Preliminary Subdivision and Variance Case No.: 14-PS-07-05-02 and 14-VA-07-05-02 Map Prepared using ERSI ArcVNw 11. Parcel base map data provided N by 0.kou County land Sum" D.paran.nt and is current ¦s of March 2002. City of Eagan THIS MAP IS INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY w E :N I N v E i 0 i The City of Eagan and Dakota County do not guarantee the accuraCY Of this information and are S --!t= ==!Y D.v.f.prn.na Depart-rat not responsible for errors or omissions. Item: f 2 Ti o,-per IIII~ 1are1 2 Aldd. m Attachment #2. E xi i,i Co x~G hcns • . ~ =171 <O W<Z ~ ~•i-'.t'~ '~J .~1I r .:w.' Y me ~b`~ ~a~itl C ~ l9b ~ tj C, W. ov) V&S f.. 196 , C= 4s : `p 1 a, d p p x z z Fs le . M:a _ f•yy~~ V1~~ iYI N TWO GI O ! /^3+•~~qr '...77:~~N yr p U W W a 171 C .I -Sate J~ ~ • • ~ ` " ~ ~ . ~7i 1 tin.Sl ~LA• ~ • - • V A 0 cu RE w lipt: - _ i ' ~ C of 41 ~•---w o- - a-w. a _ _ EXISTING CONDITIONS eOP TT nNC HYDRANT -1 - _ MEV 679.23 TOTAL PROJECT AREA 3.8 ACRE `1 }f 1 f / , \ 1 ` TOTAL GREEN SPACE 33 ACRES 87.6 x TOTAL MLP(RVIOUS ACE 0.47 iRCS - t Si S1 ~~i 1 l l { \ I EDGE OF WETLAND 3W tc* LOT / o, Itl -LOT 2 C . OHO 1 ll i ~i l i I Q 1 1~ 147 it 10 LOT 3 omit TOP NUT TIRE NYOR/J{T r ELEV 871.66 ! l 1 / \ _ i w \I Engineering TILSEN HOMES "ImiKVA E "F7mQ City of Eagan SITE PLAN Surveying PRELIMINARY PLAN T1 - Dakota County, Minnesota Thorpe Woodland Gardens 2nd Addil (A 1 ~ O, t I ` - TREE S1 TOP NUT FIRE HYDRANT i' 1, ELEV - 811.23 t 1B sIGNIFICANr•TRFEs To BE REMOVED. \ _ j/'' iri„wir wM, w« 40 SIGNIFICANT TREES WITH CRITICAL ROOT ZONE CNCROACHMENTS { / / / - - ~W j~ _ _ 'r r,~ir 58 SIGNIFICANT TEES EFFECTED. i / s 4wra •r r w ~740% OF SIGNIFICANT TREES RE VED AND/OR EFFEC1 SOUTHWEST OF P D,, t i f •T wMii.~.•« 145 TOTAL SIGNIFICANT TREES WITHIN SUBJECT'eROPERTY,'SOUTHWES PD PROPER. .I TREES ON SUBJECT, PROPERTY ; ORTHEAS7. WERE NOT JNVE (TORIED ANW AR NOT INCLUDED N THE TABULARON§. T Frro.~ r.r rrw~r •1 I / ILLY W w e- 1 r Mwr r rrr w = EDGE OF WETLAND w°;rr•.5 s,rrrr ~ TOT d4 LOT_.~ ~ ~ ~ J ~ -W= r.u•.rr *b af= • . o Jjy..._/~) yY~~,~S[~~aryr~ w u r r w ri r y. `~(n t ~J `y/ • -"~J I f l •4}Y`,,``-' r ~+r~ ~r wd Z , ? _ L + 'F~ ~rrr-r+r--- w r .ter. 1 F~ }I /fir/ j// l ' \ Ywirrri uri - w•vrw 10 WtIm 311: Fw" 1 \ + urrr ~w r lr r _ wI M Owl R V NOTEMrM" - BRROffatlT IMMATES TREES PROPOSED TO BE REMOVED. CRITICAL OOT (yJ I~ _ 6,. - • :y \ \ NA WOkAYYES~TREES LOCATEDROFF SUB.ECTNOR AryRTIT PC INDICATES POOH CONDITION m / ~ti t m \ , e \ t LOT 3 TOP ELEV NU eFRI~NYDRA/1T GRAPHIC sCALI I \ ` T F r r_L p •'•1 I.waT ~ ^ ,r.w a -T •~iJ I ~1.GI wr. r. r w.• ra - uRSr h' ° t A-»-tma Engineering City of Eagan TREE INVENTORY Surveying yM± ^*.I Dakota County, Minnesota Thorpe Woodland Gardens 2nd Addis Planning TILSEN HOMES TREE INVENTORY , (b N IVA ~4 2 Corp I~fO /are 1 Item: -2 - - - - Garz~ens 2''°' qdd / Attachment # Jr • Rk l; m. brad; { \ 1 t 1 N look of U) It -1 r o~ 01i fw, • lop j' • PD Os~A C 0. ~s `'cam ° • ' i'~ L 4p, • co oip i T Ohs ~kk SONV1000M 1100S3M ski . PRELIM. GRADING/DRAINAGE AL THORPE WOODLAND " RDENS 2nd ADDITION THORPE WOODLAND GARDENS B ssae't1 r a . Im f . L J _J L-.--J lam M r/ -qtr. fw• ALM M-R - 1 . I_---- GRAPHIC RCAIJA V tw~f I fkr.rw OUTLOT A SHALL BE OWNED 91 COMMON MATH LOTS I 1HRU 5 AND, SHALL HAVE A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AND. ENGRESS AND EGRESS EASEMENT VICINITY MAP ACROSS THE ENTIRE OUTLOT. rA tws14 Trnr„ , 1{ 77 NIM T Ir,M 17 Wd r- Le" 0 Demotion: LOT AREA TABULATION - IN SQUARE FEET YY LOT TOTAL LOT AREA ABOVE HWL _J Lot 2. Block 1 1 13.270 13.270 -1 TMORPE W000LAND GARDENS 2 96.117 13,660 REST / 50.412 EAST Containing 3.6 Acres. more or lea 3 24.342 19,652 4 12,103 12.103 ry GRAPHIC SCNy 5 12,103 12,103 ~Ry t ~lv Existing Pond Drainage Easement - 1.2 ewes Iwsl ' _ kkr-w w uasr Keaa:.-s-iou S~ Engineering ~ ~ • y Surve in TILSEN HOMES Tft" 11 _ City of Eagan Preliminary Plot ~„~,e,~ i Dakota County, Minnesota Thorpe Woodland Gardens 2nd Add 'O Planning PRF,1,IMINARY PLAT ~ ~ O Dale: June 17, 2002 Agenda Item: F-3; Harland Laagstraat Aclion X City of Eagan Informatlon Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments X 1. Location Map 2. Plat Map AGENDA ITEM: F-3; HARLAND LANGSTRAAT 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 Harland Langstraat development. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Harlan Langstraat is requesting approval of a Rezoning from Agricultural to R-1 Single- Family Residentia, and a Preliminary and Final Subdivision (Langstraat Addition) to create one lot and one outlot, on approximately five acres located at 1250 Deerwood Drive in the SE t/4 of Section 22. There is an existing single-family home on the northwest corner of the site, which will remain on proposed Lot 1. A wetland exists in the east central part of the site, and spans proposed Lot 1, Outlot A, and the adjacent property to the east. On May 7, 2002, the City Council approved the acquisition of Outlot A, which is approximately 1.7 acres in area and is adjacent to Patrick Eagan Park. There is no new construction or development associated with this proposal. Since there is no development associated with this proposal, the Preliminary and Final Subdivisions are being processed simultaneously. The property is being platted, and the plat shows dedication of 33-feet of right-of-way for Deerwood Drive. As a result of the subdivision, Lot 1 will no longer satisfy minimum lot size requirements for the Agricultural zoning district. Therefore, the subject site is being rezoned from Agricultural to R-1, Single-Family Residential. In the future,.Outlot A will be rezoned from R-1 to P, Park and will have the land use designation in the Comprehensive Guide Plan changed from LD to P, Park and Recreational Open Space. As the Commission is aware, this plat was submitted at the request of the City of Eagan so that Outlot A could be incorporated into Patrick Eagan Park. There are no parks, trails, water quality, wetland or tree preservation issues for this proposal at this time. Item: F f {arla.n !-arr4m4 Location Map Attachment #,adfz 5 3 - i G + 3 3 cid d ~ ~ . 7 j y o- 1 Sub ect SHe 3.- 3 . ~ 3J V LL 16 1000 0 1000 2000 Fee Development/Developer: Langstraat Addition Application: Preliminary Subdivision and Rezoning Case No.: 22-PS-08-05-02 and 22-RZ-05-05.02 Map Prepared using ER31 ArcVisa 7.1. Parcel bane map data provided by Oakota County Land Survey Osparlnsat and is current as of March 2002 City of Eagan TH13 MAP IS INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY W E :N I .v ro c S 0 A The City of Eagan and Dakota County do not quarantine the accuracy of this information and are S Ceerwurrty Dewslopn.ent Depertrrer.t not responsible for errors or omissions. - Item: F -3j (-tsar/an l..arg5fraa~ e L a e Attachment # • _ E I i > e ° 8 I! o oO r v cc 2' Q°_ J a: e: • v c N L y< p ~ p C m e e - • E ~ ~ u • v° •a IC 2. I w t s E y v i 7 i i • w i= w r • I 131 ` i p t W O - 0= ! ~ W Y c L> >Y. rv F~ i~= e I° 2 e - • c _ - G ' • u r ! e = C v } LL E J .n O = - > > • I I= • 3 i _ i r. Y a' I O e O i 0 2 O = V V ? V e : V Y _ _ > 0 S, O Y _ W U< _ u W U Y 3 O 6 O- p G O rv s •se al 5~~fi S ISa W riLfl i = i (n"' =iea I I Ei I I ~'s~'. 3a = d~ ~ la -~e • '[2 ' YZ e•9 M 35 •a ~i : ~ m~ ?/1 'M •a ,e 'H Toff 3 ••1 w 7•MI N 00'099 3.0$.90.005 r---------------LTpj :S r•'• ` fi ~ c~ f fiEyN s° s y6 d 114 C> I ( es a'«~ s fi~ z sry p~ sS 9 S ii zuY 8io5 GE, • s V ~ I'~ Off! sfit °o I I g I - V I Q I S c I - I --------ILfM---------------- 6Z' ZZ - O f M_ I !>t ( iZ 'Y. 'CZ '1 v 'Yi • • I r> a (e f/1 35-M ;e w~l fwv - ^ O I€' N Date: June 17, 2002 Agenda Item: F-4; Waters Edge-McDonald Construction P Action 1X City of Eagan Information Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments X 1. Location Map 2. Preliminary Plat/Site Plan 3. Tree Preservation Plan AGENDA ITEM: F-4; WATERS EDGE - MCDONALD CONSTRUCTION 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 Waters Edge development. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: McDonald Construction is requesting approval of a Rezoning of .31 acres from R-2 (Residential Double) to R-1 (Residential Single Family) and a Preliminary Subdivision of approximately five acres to create eight lots for twinhomes, three lots for single family dwellings, and one outlot on property located at 1470 Englert Road west of Pilot Knob Road in the SE t/4 of Section 16. The development is proposed to be accessed via Englert Road. The outlot is proposed to be subdivided in conjunction with the parcel to the west in the future. On September 21, 1999, the City approved the request to rezone the subject site from A (Agriculture) to R-1 (Residential Single Family) and R-2 (Residential Double) in order to subdivide the property into nine lots (two for single family and seven for twinhomes) with 13 conditions. A Preliminary Subdivision is considered null and void one year after approval. The previous applicants did not request Final Subdivision approval by September 21, 2000, thus any subdivision of the property must proceed through the Preliminary Subdivision process again. An existing single family dwelling and accessory structure are present on the site. Significant trees are scattered throughout the property. Topography ranges from 876 along the southeast portion of the site to 850 on the northeast. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are seventy-one (71) significant trees in the inventory. Individual tree size and species break down is as follows: Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total Cedar 10" 6"-12" 18 25% Maple 18" 6"-30" 14 18% Elm 14" 12"-18" 12 17% Boxelder 11" 12"-20" 11 15% V. The balance of the tree inventory is comprised of willow, cottonwood, spruce, birch, and ash trees with average diameters of 12". The development as proposed will result in the removal of three (3) significant trees (4.2 % 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. Lot 11 is proposed to be custom graded. An individual lot tree preservation plan will be required for this lot at the time of building permit application. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This 5-acre parcel is located in the 'T' Watershed and drains directly to City Pond JP-3, which is divided from Fish Lake by Pilot Knob Road. Fish Lake is one of the City's six Class I-Direct Contact waterbodies, according to the Water Quality Management Plan. Due to the size and nature of the proposed residential subdivision, water quality ponding is not feasible. Therefore, to meet the City's water quality requirements, a cash dedication in lieu of ponding is appropriate for this development. There are no wetlands associated with this development. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This proposal will be responsible for a cash parks dedication 2. This proposal will be responsible for a cash trails dedication. 3. This proposal will be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of ponding. 4. An Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan will be required for lot 11 at the time of building permit application. 5. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) will 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. .6. The applicant will 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. 2Z. Item: F 4. h/ -lern Edyc Location Map Attachmem # Lc", Pion Map ,fkf L_L_,j On 53 V ~Sn -~3 ~ewcd- ~ 3 • ~ ' Sub ect Site 3 ~a 23 r~ ~ 7 3 1 Y, a ti 7 ? c2 a Sam Ca y d9 4dd j 7 06 % d r .r ~ a 7 01 0 1000 0 1000 2000 Feet Development/Developer. Waters Edge Application: Preliminary Subdivision Case No.: 16-PS-09-05-02 Map Pr.par.0 uun ERSI Artvkw 3.1. Parcel base map data prevW.e by Dakota County Land Survey 0sparbn.nt and is currant as M March 2002. City of Eagan THIS MA/ IS INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY w E 41 The City of Eagan and Dakota County do not guarantee the accuracy of this information and are s C.w~wwalry 0-doe-on, O'panw.ws not responsible for errors or emissions. Item: F -+j 0/a/crs Edye. 's - - _ _ _ - - - - Attachment # Prel;m na - z• PlatlS~fc~lan ~t 2 l,'CL? i ~/5=11.1 ! ` 31V~$.~ AMH G /V 4 i 11 O ••-r-- ~.Y~au. --t7 011W ' f •1 • O is _ ~-t;~ - i-.I/ ~'-4"•_ - - CL ~I a ~Y 3 c UZI r ! _N=.-'-~. I I , r_ 10'IfZ ~IriCLOS a , t = iiI€l.1: 01 ac' i I s o_ ` i 11 3 y' . 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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 Eagan Heights Townhomes 3`d Addition development. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Deidrich Builders, Inc. is requesting approval of a Preliminary Planned Development and Preliminary Subdivision (Eagan Heights 3'd Addition) to create 38 lots on 5.21 acres located north of Diffley Road and west of Hwy. 77 (Cedar Ave.) across from Metcalf Junior High School in the SW '/4 of Section 19. The site consists of two parcels located west of Hwy. 77 (Cedar Avenue) and north of Diffley Road. The larger of the two parcels extends across Old Sibley Memorial Highway and includes the land between Super America and Old Sibley Memorial Highway. The proposed Preliminary Planned Development consists of a total of 36 townhome units (29 units east and seven units west of Old Sibley Memorial Highway). The property is currently zoned PD, Planned Development, and has a land use designation of RC, Retail Commercial. The applicant submitted a request to the City earlier this year for a change in the land use designation from RC to MD, Medium Density residential. That request was continued indefinitely at the May 7, 2002 City Council meeting, pending submittal of the corresponding Preliminary Planned Development and Preliminary Subdivision proposals for the property. The site is flat and has been previously graded. There is some significant vegetation on the westerly part of the site. A pipeline easement occupies the easterly 80 feet of the site. Public street access is available from Old Sibley Memorial Highway (City street to the west); Dakota County will not allow direct driveway access onto Diffley Road. The proposed plat dedicates an additional 25 feet of right-of-way for Diffley Road. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: This proposal will be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. 23 TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are thirty-six (36) 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 18" 12"-32" 32 89% Boxelder 12.5" 12.5" 2 6% Green ash 12" 12" 1 2.5% Willow 24.5" 24.5" 1 2.5% The development as proposed will result in the removal of twenty-one (21) significant trees (58.3 % of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal (single-phase, multiple-lot, residential) is set at 40.0% of the total significant trees. With a proposed removal more than the allowable amount, there will be required tree mitigation for this proposal. This required tree mitigation calculates to eighteen (18) Category B trees. The applicant has submitted a Tree Mitigation Plan that shows fulfillment of Tree Preservation requirements through the installation of 18 Category B trees. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This 5.2-acre parcel is located in the "A" Watershed that essentially drains north to the Minnesota River. Because it is adding 0.7 acres of impervious cover to the City, this development is subject to the City's water quality requirements. Due to the nature of the parcel and the proposed use thereon, however, water quality ponding is not feasible. Therefore, to meet the City's requirements, a cash dedication in lieu of ponding is appropriate for this development. There are no wetlands associated with this development. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This proposal will be responsible for a cash parks dedication. 2. This proposal will be responsible for a cash trails dedication. 3. This proposal will be subject to a cash dedication in lieu of ponding. 4. The applicant will fulfill tree preservation mitigation through the installation of eighteen (18) category B trees. 5. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) will 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. 6. The applicant will 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. 24: Eciyar, J-leIyh1S Item: 5~ 70-on holes F da Location Map Attachment# Coup ENCONNOMM~ 4r A% ~ ? t r 1o b d 6 ~ 3.~ Sub eet Site °1 J w a zzz ' a D t ~ ltww6lm T o ~ ff~a -101 ~?r' p S - ~.c ~ o v e L J J W 901 !A: 8 p B o II a 4 a 1 ^ YYY 1000 0 1000 2000 Fast Development/Developer. Eagan Heights Townhome 3rd Addition Application: Preliminary Subdivision and PD Amendment Case No.: 19-PS-10-05-02 and 19-PD-04-05.02 NapPnp.nd ve ft ERN M Vow 2.1. Pwrd fluenap dka prwiNd N by Decant Canty Land Swver Depaanals and I. a.nnt a d March 2002. +City of Eagan THIS w?r IS INTENDED FOR ItE><EltettcE USE ONLY W E M 1 V N E S O T A The City of Ea,an and Dakota County do not Osarantes the aeearaey of this Information and are S Y" .r spawn Ds avt .M not responsible for errors or omissions. Item: F- 5an !-k.; yhls T rcdn home 34 19do1 Attachment # 2. l%m; P/a3 r Its A 41 AC a 2 IJHhtliilJiilut!IiJ CUE o ll~j~i, g ~11lii1,71.111.171! >.Boma WON ,~p o ro { I NI b 7~. I W . w r m~i e r x #3 e W b 2 ~ 11~ O G@ p ! b • b h N O i C d Co O ~ L.7 s b ~e I v r L IV 3 Lb °N I r " I y y ilt 61~ I r ! w I ? 2 ~ W 400 PRELIM. PLAT Z Eac1an 1-/gh+5 Item: F-5 Town homes -5 Add Attachment # Prcl%m Gradij Plan J r i y i~ t%C Lipp <f--~-C3 c c a a a ~ ~ 8 Z / I 11 x~ ~ 4 'r£r t Y li' W2 ' ! O iC i 54$& s ss p F I P a y, ~ S 75 X X 7S 7S k ~ ~ 1 ~ I~p 1 g~ !I ?,1 9 1 j I c.:Jr. T 3 C p CO t o. _ • ; 1 ~I I C9 I--1 I ice- I~~~ I I ) \ . 11111 I ~ , ~ 1~ , / 1111 1 F-. Nil, \ \I A/-I F1 L~II vI rI v ! IIIIJ 91 I \ 1101 j. 1 1 \k ' pill i\ 1\ , I >e ` I c a I' I I la I}3 I 11 3a ~Ul I/\~w i a! a, Pil/ i B-~ ~ I iii I) is 1 : i , F 1\1 i d I d $ ~ ~ ~j~ a - ~ \ . / / J a s z z- S C p MID PRELIM. GRADING PLAN j Item: F-& &4n He/a Town homes 3 /add. _ Attachment # a ' , ,1• - hrlJ~ , lre 10 F=gz :Y# I ~1;i Plan 10, ~~`rr pox' e kill! i' } t- Q e Q' r j/ I N C W F g O'd xs s~~ a~ jl i j ll+ i 1 v~ -0 dam" C Q 1, \\I I I a W I 1 22 De ~ \ \ ~ ~^I loll.. 9~~ xa \ ~ ~ l ~ II Ijlid c ~ J 71 / V! Ho fi g I F II Ili i j ~ Il lr-III : I j Moil ~l j' / X11 Ij~ i et-- I I llaII _ I /Ill~n - [lull Hill 41 \ \ 1\ r l (lox I s ,its I g l l re ill I) I~ ~ ~ ~ ~ P 1\1 1o.i 'tea / oD mm Imoma M=V" IS w Ia mZ~ - 1a,l OZo PRELIM. TREE PRESERVATION PLAN J Item: F - 5 j Thorr~-s If r Attachment # s. 5. Pr~l;ry,. L a nd stae pc'l Pit?, JAI _141- 1t1Ji1iI13Ea~"~ Qa N a _ i ~ = O 'A I 1 ZV ~ a Q C o W_ ~t•i i': 3 ~ g. y o Ti3g ubi 111th I N •S u ~ 'b . ~ .t m a • 1 n o r! c y i c PRELIM. LANDSCAPE PLAN Date: June 17, 2002 Agenda Item: F-6; Mark Gergen & Assoc Action Information City of Eagan Attachment X 1. Location Map Parks and Recreation MEMO. 2. Site Plan 3. Preliminary Plat 4. Tree Preservation 5. Tree Mitigation AGENDA ITEM: F-6; GREYHAWK TOWNHOMES - MARK GERGEN & ASSOC. 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 Mark Gergen & Assoc. development. BACKGROUND/E ISTORY: Mark Gergen and Associates is requesting Preliminary Planned Development approval for 44 attached townhomes and one single family dwelling and Preliminary Subdivision approval to create 44 lots for attached townhomes, one lot for a single family dwelling, and three outlots (Greyhawk Townhomes) on 8.3 acres located east of Blackhawk Road, north of Diffley Square and west of Interstate 35E in the SE'/a of Section 30. The townhome development is proposed to have access via Blackhawk Road and through the Diffley Square commercial center via a private easement. The proposal overlays two parcels, one of which is unplatted and the other, located immediately adjacent to Interstate Highway 35E, is Lot 3, Block 1, Blackhawk Plaza. Blackhawk Plaza was platted as a nine lot commercial development. When the plat was approved in 1986, a four-story hotel was shown on the plans for the subject site. Lot 3 does not have direct access to a public street, but does have an access easement through Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Blackhawk Plaza. In 1996, the City approved a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment for Lot 3 to change the land use designation from RB (Roadside Business) to D-IV (Multiple Family Residential) for the construction of an affordable elderly housing development. The applicant withdrew the request and the project was not constructed. On April 16, 2002, the City Council denied Mark Gergen's request for a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to change the land use designation on Lot 3, Block 1, Blackhawk Plaza, from RC to MD because the existing RC land use designation is a more appropriate use of the property due to its location adjacent to Interstate Highway 35E and the proposed site plan did not provide adequate information for the City Council to determine compatibility with the land use of adjacent parcels. However, on May 7, 2002, the City Council approved Mr. Gergen's request for reconsideration to allow the Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to be processed concurrently with the Rezoning and Preliminary Subdivision applications. A single family dwelling, constructed in 1963, and two accessory structures occupy the unplatted parcel. Lot 3 is vacant. Significant trees are scattered throughout the development site. A depression is present in the extreme southeast portion of Lot 3 and a knoll exists in the center of the unplatted parcel. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: This development would be responsible for a cash parks and cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with.this application indicates that there are sixty (60) significant trees in the inventory. Individual tree size and species break down is as follows: Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total Elm 15" 12"-21.5" 28 47% Spruce 30 ft. hgt. 13'-45' hgt. 13 22% Cottonwood 30" 12"-37.5" 7 12% The balance of the tree inventory is comprised of box elder, maple, basswood, and crabapple trees averaging approximately 12" diameter. The development as proposed will result in the removal of forty (40) significant trees (66.7 % of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal (single-phase, multiple-lot, residential) is set at 40.0% of the total significant trees. With a proposed removal more than the allowable amount, there will be required tree mitigation for this proposal. This required tree mitigation calculates to twenty-one (21) Category A trees, or forty-two (42) Category B trees, or eighty- four (84) Category C trees, or an equivalent combination of any Category.. The applicant has submitted a Tree Mitigation Plan that shows fulfillment of Tree Preservation requirements through the installation of twenty-one (22) Category A trees. The applicant has proposed to preserve tree number 45, a 13 foot tall spruce tree, by transplanting it to an area south of the proposed pond in the west portion of the site. Staff review of the proposed Tree Mitigation Plan has resulted in the following recommendations. a. Place tree mitigation trees in more "natural" areas, (around ponds or along external property lines) while reserving "plantable" areas along roads and between buildings for landscape requirement trees. b. Don't use coniferous trees (spruce or pine) near buildings, vehicle intersections, and trails. These trees will grow to a mature width, at the base, resulting in sight line and/or physical space problems. c. Indicate on the Tree Mitigation Plan (and the Landscape Plan) which tree species, and their caliper, will be utilized. The submitted plan indicates only that coniferous trees and deciduous trees will be installed. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This 8.4-acre proposed subdivision is located in the "A" Watershed that drains to the west through the stormwater system to the Minnesota River. The development is proposed to meet the City's water quality requirements by directing stormwater from each of two sub-drainage Zlo. areas to a constructed treatment pond. One sub-drainage area (5.0 acres) will drain to the west to a treatment pond that will be located alongside Blackhawk Road. This pond should have a minimum treatment volume of 0.52 acre-feet covering a minimum surface area of 0.24 acres. The other sub-drainage area (2.4 acres) will drain to the southeast to a treatment pond. This pond should have a minimum treatment volume of 0.38 acre-feet covering a minimum surface area of 0.20 acres. Both stormwater ponds should be constructed with a 10:1 aquatic bench from the normal water level and outlet structures should meet City design standards. Stormwater from 1.0 acre of the site is proposed to drain off the site. This will. be subject to a cash dedication in lieu of ponding. There are no wetlands associated with this development. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This proposal will be responsible for a cash parks dedication. 2. This proposal will be responsible for a cash trails dedication. 3. This proposal will be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of ponding. 4. The applicant will fulfill tree preservation mitigation through the installation of twenty- one (21) category A trees. 5. A revised Tree Mitigation Plan will need to be submitted addressing the following recommendations: a. Place tree mitigation trees in more "natural" areas, (around ponds or along external property lines) while reserving "plantable" areas along roads and between buildings for landscape requirement trees. b. Don't use coniferous trees (spruce or pine) near buildings, vehicle intersections, and trails. These trees will grow to a mature width, at the base, resulting in sight line and/or physical space problems. c. Indicate on the Tree Mitigation Plan (and the Landscape Plan) which tree species, and their caliper, will be utilized. The submitted plan indicates only that coniferous trees and deciduous trees will be installed. 6. Acknowledge that the applicant will preserve tree #45 by transplanting it to an area near the west pond. 7. 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. 8. 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. 21 Item: F~°) Gtecf Ivwk ldwnhvo es Location Map atta~hmem ~x~fia~ M~ ¦ ! 1 1 1 ? ~1Y = / .dam Lf d`1 a r 1 + ' 1 ! w Sub ect Site JIM ~ tit®® ..I Qb .a. 9 swam % 40 Sam 4m a s~ BEE®S i 3MW 0 _ s r 1000 0 1000 2000 Fasl Development/Developer: Grayhawk Townhomes Application: Preliminary Subdivision/Prelim PD/Rezoning Case No.: 20-PS-11-05-02/20-PD-05-05-02120-RZ-06-05-02 Mop Prep.r.d u.hr0 ER5I AkVI.w 3.1. Puc.I be" nlep doh provided N by O.kaaa county tang survey Osp.raa.a. MW is Current as of WreO 2001 City of Eagan THIS MA! Is INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY w + E M N N E S 0 r A The City of Eagan and Dakota County do not g iant•• des, accuracy of this Iafonnadon and assn S Carrwwrdly 0....Pwv.rrl Ol.p.rtw.rra not responsible for •rrors or omisstens. Item: F(,, , 7&- ¦~"y Attachment #2 Site Plan Attachment a ; - s Q F ".f Y • Y Y Y Y s W ?xsa: I r I W yZ IS ;I~~ • _ O J _ - o~~ W • • o Z W Y •I~j7 u 3 ~ b~ 3 ~ ~ - 't ili l•i Ii Ii:. ~OPO X0.2 r 1`• , ! c N _ ~t •I ¢ ; r i I I cus _ m a !f J4 I ~ sl a to Y I I Q I of . ~ f ._.I t ~ ~Jb~ k _ 3~ .N ~ I I ccb „ \ 1 E I r'} . I pfd \ J < a I is ¦L I ;e1~_ I. I 1 I lei SITE PLAN Item- ' ' F-~o j Gre~c~ huulKTUwn hv»+~s Attachment #T A-ermrneny /O/at x Y y w t : E : ~ w 2S X~ } ; f t 1} F d W y<~t w o _ R +1i' RI = 1 a i 8~ 9 , 7 r e 7~ w Iljf~'~ S_~3:~i~a+ ! 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I z• T TREE PRESERVATION Item: FA, 6regl wk 7cunJ mrs Attachment # rJ, T,e m;fi9afi~os, ijg A i ~ w ;IT; SM 37. 1 11 off 11H i ! 21 ~ r I INA, E 0 ~ 7 E1 • l C TREE MITIGATION Date: 6-17-2002 Agenda Item: H-1; Gift of Mary's Children Water Quality Update Action City of Eagan Information X Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments AGENDA ITEM: H-1; GIFT OF MARY'S CHILDREN WATER QUALITY/ WETLANDS UPDATE TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: BETH A. WIELDE, RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROJECTS ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR ITEM DESCRIPTION: Response to inquiry about the correlation of the WCA comment period and the plat process. BACKGROUND At the May meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission, a preliminary plat for the Gift of Mary's Children was reviewed for parks dedication, trail dedication, wetlands, water quality, and forestry compliance. During the review, a question arose regarding the public comment period for Wetland Conservation Act administration when it coincides with the plat review process. Minnesota Rules Ch. 8420 implements the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 (WCA), as amended. The rules require persons or entities proposing to impact a wetland by draining, excavating (for certain wetland types only), or filling first, to attempt to avoid the impact; second, to attempt to minimize the impact; and finally, to replace any impacted area with another wetland of equal function and value. The WCA is administered locally by the City of Eagan. Proposed wetland replacement plans are subject to approval by the Eagan City Council after appropriate public notification procedures, as provided by WCA rules. MN Rules 8420.0230, Subp. 2 states: "The local government decision shall be based on the replacement standards in parts 8420.0500 to 8420.0630 (technical replacement plan procedures, etc.), and on the technical evaluation panel's determination, if there is one, concerning the wetland function and resulting public values, location, size, and type of the wetland being altered. The local government unit decision must be made in compliance with Minn. Stats. § 15.99, which generally requires a decision to be made within 60 days of receipt of a complete application. The local government unit shall consider and include the technical evaluation panel's recommendation, if there is one, to approve, modify, or reject the proposed replacement plan. The local government unit decision must be mailed to the landowner within ten days of the decision. A summary of the government unit decision must be mailed within ten days of the decision to those required to receive notice of the application." RESPONSE FROM CITY ATTORNEY The issue of the WCA public comment period coinciding with the plat review schedule was brought up during a specific development item. However, the answer can be applied to any development that may face a WCA comment period and merits discussion as a separate entity. The main issue is whether the City can go forth with the plat review process, i.e. bring the development before Council for action before the WCA public comment period is complete. Staff contacted City Attorney Mike Dougherty to comment: "In response to your inquiry, the timing and issues for the wetland replacement permit are distinct and separate from the PD and/or platting decision by the council. The planned development is the use of the property and any approval does not automatically allow construction nor exempt the need for other permits. The developer would still need to comply with the city ordinances, particularly as they may relate to grading activity. Similarly, the owner may plat the property without necessarily obtaining a permit for replacement. The plat would need to delineate the location of the existing wetlands, at the time of filing. Only upon application for approval to grade or otherwise impact existing wetlands does the 60 days start to run on the need for action on a replacement plan. The city has 60 days to act on each application. These periods may run concurrently or sequentially." Water Resources staff anticipates the following timeline in regards to the Gift of Mary's Children review process: Step Action Date Timeframe 1 Complete WCA replacement May 20, 2002 plan application 2 Mailing of Notice of May 24, 2002 Must be within 10 days of #1 Application 3 End of public comment period June 24, 2002 Must be at least 30 days from #2 4 Date of earliest action by City July 2, 2002 As soon after #3 as possible Council 5 Date of latest action by City July 16, 2002 No later than 60 days from #1 Council 6 Date of Notice of WCA Within 10 days after either #4 or Decision #5 7 Date of end of appeal window Within 15 days of either #4 or #5 8 Date of earliest action by After either #4 or #5, subject to applicant on WCA impacts a eal La. SUMMARY According to City Attorney Mike Dougherty, plats can, in fact, be approved by Council before the WCA public comment period is over. However, although platting can be completed, development must wait until the permit to grade is approved. The periods for plat review and WCA public comment period does not necessarily have to be done at the same time. ADDENDUM- Gift of Mary's Children Home A Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) meeting was held Monday, June 3 to discuss issues relevant to the proposed wetland replacement plan for the Gift of Mary's Children development. The TEP meeting is a process provided by Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) rules to give the local government unit (the City) additional information prior its making wetland-related decisions. TEP findings and conclusions have been prepared for the proposed wetland replacement plan, the public comment period for which ends June 24, 2002. This development has undergone some revisions since the original review process. At this time, the Engineering department has been under discussion about possible shifting of a Highway 55 frontage road, which would alter the plans for the Gift of Mary's Children home. Since these plans are still under a great deal of discussion, and will not likely be finalized at the time of packet publication, it will be presented to the APrC verbally. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION This item is for informational purposes only. No action is requested at this time. ~1. Date: June 17,2002 Agenda Item: 1-1; Canoe Rental Survey Action % Information X City of Eagan Attachments X Revised Canoe Survey Memo- Parks and Recreation MEMO June 6, 2002 AGENDA ITEM: I-1; CANOE RENTAL SURVEY TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: BETH A. WIELDE, RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROJECTS ITEM DESCRIPTION: Potential Canoe Rental. Space Rental: Results of Statewide Scoping Survey Regarding Canoe Rental Practices and Revenues. BACKGROUND The City of Eagan is dedicated to providing a wide array of recreational opportunities to its citizens. Part of this service includes exploring new options in outdoor leisure services. During the Master Planning process for Moonshine Park, an area was identified for canoe racks. This led to questions about whether or not programming canoe-related activities is something the department should pursue, whether canoes used in programming should also be available for rental, or if it would be more appropriate to provide racks for renters to store their own canoes. A brief survey was sent statewide in April of 2002 to determine which municipalities offer such services. Usually surveys focus on the Metro area, but with Minnesota's numerous resort towns and tourist areas, it was determined that there may be a greater pool of information if the survey went beyond typical parameters. ANALYSIS 130 communities responded to the survey by June 5, 2002. A memo of results was originally distributed on April 25, but was revised in early June to accommodate newly submitted information. The revised memo can be seen in Attachment A. Salient findings include: Canoe Rental • 7 of the 130 responding communities offer canoe rental. • Rates for rentals average $5.67 per hour. Deviation from the straight rate include municipalities that charge additional rates per extra 15 minutes, and one municipality charge a slightly higher rate for non-residents. • The average annual revenue for canoe rental is $380 to $400. This average does not include Minneapolis revenues ($51,500) given the size and multiple locations of their operations. • Most canoe rental services are handled on-site, which requires staff. • When asked in a follow-up questionnaire, no responding city claimed any incidents of vandalism 33 Canoe Storage • 7 of the 130 responding communities offer canoe storage space for rent. • Reported revenue for number of total canoe racks: city Number of Racks 2001 Revenue Burnsville 54 at 5 sites $2,215 Dee haven 32 at 1 site $2,400 Minneapolis 375 at 5 sites $30,320 White Bear Lake 30 at 3 sites $1,000 • Rates for rental average $50 per season for residents, $61 per season for non- residents. • Revenues for canoe rentals average $7,199 per year. • Incidents of vandalism are rare, with Burnsville reporting only four known minor incidents in the past 17 years. • Canoes are rented out seasonally and are most frequently administered out of City offices. • None of the responding cities offered winter storage options. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION 1. Determine whether or not to offer canoes for public rental. 2. Determine whether or not to offer canoe storage space for rental. 3. If such amenities are to be offered, determine a pilot project lake. 4. Continue study addressing concerns identified by the APrC. 4. Discontinue study. 5. Other. Minneapolis may be adding more racks at the Cedar site. 3~. Item:1 Lane- KeA* 1 Yrvet, Attachment # 1,v~t Pane RQ„1 P „1v Memo - ('l6lo city of eagen TO: Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator CC: Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks Jeff Asfahl, Superintendent of Recreation FROM: Beth Wielde, Research and Special Projects, Parks & Recreation DATE: June 5, 2002 SUBJECT: Canoe Rental Survey Updates In early April of 2002, Water Resources staff requested a brief study to be conducted to review what other cities have done in regards to offering canoe or canoe storage. A scoping survey was conducted and the results distributed to Parks and Recreation staff on April 25. Since that time, respondents have been contacted with a few follow-up questions, thus necessitating revisions to the original memo. Methodology A set of questions was e-mailed to 324 municipalities all over Minnesota. Criteria for contact in this study were: a) Population of over 500. Most surveys done by the City of Eagan limit participation to cities over 20,000 in population to keep the data relevant, but many resort cities may have small populations but a large amount of tourists, the survey deviated from standard practice (cities of over 20,000). Research theorized that resort towns were more likely to offer canoe related amenities, although results indicated this was not necessarily the case. b) An e-mail address readily available on the League of Minnesota Cities web site or on their Web page. This requirement was solely to keep the survey efficient. After initial survey results were tallied, additional questions were brought up. Follow-up questions were distributed to the respondents who indicated their city offers canoe rental and/or a canoe storage facility. RESPONSE 130 cities (40.1%) responded to the original survey questions. Most responses indicated the city did not operate a canoe rental service or offer storage racks (119 responses). Of the 11 who responded positive, 3 cities offer both canoe rental and storage racks, 4 offered only canoe rental, and 4 offer only storage for privately owned canoes. Individual responses can be seen in tables A and B. Chart I illustrates the relationship between responses. Table D shows the cities that participated in the study but do Chart 1: Response Indications not offer canoe rentals or storage racks, and Figures represent percentage associated notes. CANOE RENTALS Storage Only, 3.1 Both Rental and Seven of the 130 respondents offer canoe Rental Only, 3.1"--- Storage, 2.3 rental (see Table A). With the exception of Minneapolis, most cities noted that canoe rental was not a huge revenue generator. Minneapolis revenue was approximately $51,500, whereas the average for other municipalities is $380 to $400. There were varying degrees of popularity 91.5 Does not offer reported by respondents. The cities of rnnnP SPrvir.PS Burnsville, Minneapolis, and St. Cloud said it was a popular feature, although Minneapolis said it was more popular on Lake Calhoun than Lake Nokomis. Minnetonka said it was moderately popular, but not covering costs. Glenwood said it was not popular, and Rochester did not have an opinion given their unusual arrangement. A private concessionaire runs Rochester's canoe rentals and pays a flat rate to the City, $800 per year. No other cities reported similar arrangements. Either the City operated the rentals or they were handled at private resorts or campgrounds. Rental fees range from $2.50 per hour to $10 per hour, with an average of $5.67 per hour. Some exceptions from a straight per-hour rental are found in: 1. City of Burnsville: Burnsville charges an extra dollar per hour for non residents ($7.50). 2. City of Minneapolis: Charges $1.25 each additional 15 minutes after the first hour ($6.00). 3. City of Minnetonka: Charges $1.25 each additional 15 minutes after the first hour ($5.50). Most canoe rentals are handled on-site rather than through City offices, which may require staff to be present at the park site. Given the seasonal revenues, costs for staff may not always be recovered through rental fees. When asked about vandalism, no respondents reported problems. Burnsville noted their canoes are secured with a padlock and chain to prevent theft. Nor did any of the respondents note particular problems with the general operation of canoe rentals, aside from the canoes not being rented out enough. St. Cloud, however, noted that renting out canoes during programs is sometimes difficult because there isn't enough staff on duty. CANOE STORAGE RENTAL Canoe racks at all 7 responding cities were offered on a seasonal basis and were generally handled out of City Hall (see Table B). There seemed to be a greater revenue stream from this offering, and appear to have less need for staff involvement. Fees for storage varied greatly, from Long Lakes "First come first served" space at no charge to Minneapolis at $80 for the season. For those who charge a fee, the average rental fee is $50 for the season for residents, $61 for non-residents. Revenues for private canoe storage range from $60 in Buffalo to $30,320 in Minneapolis. The average for the 5 cities who reported specific revenue is $7,199. Revenue variations, however, can be attributed to the amount of racks offered in each city. The number of racks offered range from 6 in Long Lake, to 81 on Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. Three cities, Buffalo, Burnsville, and Long Lake responded to questions about vandalism. While Buffalo. and Long Lake had no incidents to report, Burnsville stated that incidents of vandalism have occurred. However, these incidents are very rare- Burnsville noted that there have been only four incidents in the last 17+ years. Burnsville rack users are responsible for securing their own canoes to the racks. Long Lake reports citizens are happy to have the convenience of canoe storage. Overall, aside from Minneapolis with its multiple site offerings, the option of canoe storage rental is a larger revenue generator for municipalities than canoe rental. IMPLICATIONS FOR EAGAN Given the greater revenue and decreased need for maintenance and staffing of canoe storage racks, if a project of this nature is pursued, it may be in the City's best interest to consider racks for the storage of canoes on one or more of the City's lake(s). Rack space could be available on a lottery basis or "first come first serve." Cities have reported that the biggest benefit to offering this type of service is providing a unique recreational opportunity and ability to provide a greater breadth of service. Beth A. Wielde Research and Special Projects City of Eagan Parks and Recreation Table A: Canoe Rental City Lake & Size Rates Popular 2001 Handled on- Notes feature? Revenue Est. site or at City Hall Glenwood Lake $2.50/hr No N/A On site Does not get rented a Minnewaska lot Buffalo Buffalo Lake $3 per''/2 No $200-$300 On site, at Will continue to hour, $15/ Parkshore offer canoe rental. half day, Pavilion $25 full day Burnsville Crystal Beach $6.75/ res Yes $343.55 On-site Canoes cannot be $7.75 non- taken off Crystal res Beach. Minneapolis Nokomis, $6/hr Very on $50,000 at On site Considering Calhoun, Lake $1.25 each Calhoun, Calhoun, eliminating the of the Isles, additional not so $1,500 at service at Lake Cedar, Brownie 15 min much on Nokomis Nokomis Nokomis. Minnetonka Shady Oak Lake $5.50/hr Moderate, Appr. On site (appr. Size of $1.25 each not $500/yr Shultz in EA) 15 min after covering that costs Rochester Silver Lake, 125 $10/ hr N/A $800 flat rate On site Handled through a acres from private concessionair concessionaire- they e pay City a flat rate for offering service. St. Cloud Dragonfly Pond $3/ hour Yes $60 On site Only available for in Heritage Park rental on weekends. (20 acres) Heavily used during Nature Center programs. Table B: Canoe Storage Rental City Lake & Size Rental Fee Revenue Winter Handled Notes Est. storage on-site or at City Hall Bloomington Bush Lake, 198 $52/ season "Just a few No- City Hall Offered as a service, acres hundred." seasonal not a revenue only generator Buffalo Buffalo Lake $30/season res $60 Seasonal City Hall $40/season non-res Burnsville Alimagnet (3) $42/ yr res $2,215 N/A City Hall Each rack has 6 slots. Lac Lavon (1) $55/yr non-res Day (1) Crystal Boat Launch(2) Crystal Beach (2) Deephaven Minnetonka $75 $2,400 Seasonal City Hall 32 canoe racks Long Lake Long Lake/ 261 No charge None Seasonal Neither- 6 canoe racks Acres only first come first serve Minneapolis Nokomis $80/ res $30,320 Seasonal. City offices Nokomis-24 racks Harriet $1151 non-res May 1 to Harriet-72 in NE Calhoun Nov. 1 area, 54 racks in NW LOTlsles corner, Cedar Calhoun-48 racks LOTlsles- 81 on N end, 60 on S end Cedar- 36 racks May be adding more on Cedar White Bear 3-sites: White Bear $25/season, Approx. No- must N/A Offered as part of Lake Lake, 2,500 acres res. $1,000 for be overall marina ops, (2 sites), Goose $32/ season, canoe removed 30 canoe racks, 160 Lake, 200 acres non-res. rentals, by Oct. slips, 40 buoys, 120 $250,000 for 15 skids overall marina ops. Table C: Follow-Up Comments Canoe Rental Problems with Biggest Problem Biggest Benefit Vandalism Buffalo No Little use. Director feels Providing a unique the City needs to do a recreational opportunity to better job informing the the public. public of this service. Glenwood No No problems, canoes N/A aren't rented a lot. St. Cloud No Renting them out during Happy citizens, visitors programs- not enough being able to see more of staff on duty. the parks. Burnsville No- secured to None. Handled by Service provided to citizens. rack w/ padlock lifeguard staff. & chain Canoe Storage Problems with Biggest Problem Biggest Benefit Vandalism Buffalo No None, really Another service to provide residents and ease of operation. Burnsville Yes, but minimal. In Individuals who don't Many renters have used 17+ years, no more read or pay attention the storage racks for years than 4 incidents of to signage and think and love the ability to stolen or vandalized the canoes are for store their canoes at the canoes. Owners are rent. lake. responsible for securing racks. Table D: Does not have canoe rental/ canoe storage City Notes TCity Notes Alexandria Golden Valley Andover Grand Marais On Lake Superior Arden Hills Grand Meadow Barnum Greenfield No access to water bodies. Blaine Hanover Brainerd Offers launch areas Harris Brooklyn Hastings Center Isle Close to Mille Lacs, but never Brooklyn Park considered canoes. Byron No water bodies Ivanhoe Cannon Falls Private business runs canoe Jackson rentals on the Cannon River. Lake Benton Centerville Lake City Cloquet Lake Elmo Cokato Lake Heron No public water access Coon Rapids Lamberton Cottage Grove Lino Lakes Crosby Little Falls Crystal Luveme Dayton Lyle No water bodies Dilworth Madison Donnelly Mahtomedi May look at this in the future. Duluth Send results. Dundas Lies on Cannon River; has one Mankato landing, is getting a second, but Maple Grove does not rent canoes. Mayer East Gull Lake Melrose Edina Moorhead Investigating issue. Elk River Moose Lake Elko Morris - Is considering Ellsworth Morristown Nearby rentals available at a Elmore campground. Eveleth Does operate campground and New Brighton looking in to issue. New Hop e Excelsior New Ulm Along river, but no canoe Fairmont Private Business takes care of rentals. water rec in City Northfield Falcon Heights Norwood- Faribault Young America Foley Oakdale Forest Lake Oronoco Fosston Osakis Franklin Osseo Fridley High school has canoes, but not Ostego for public use. Park Rapids Gem Lake Pelican Rapids Gilbert Pine City Along river, but no canoe rental. Pine River Nearby private facility has canoe Spicer rentals Spring Grove Pipestone S rin Valley No water bodies Springfield No water bodies Preston St. Clair Residents find river access off a Princeton bridge area or other self-found Prior Lake Does not currently, but would sots like info because may be renting St. Michael Provides canoe maps, but not out canoes and paddle boats in rental or storage future. St. Paul Park Richfield St. Peter Had canoe rentals in late 80s, Robbinsdale No good water bodies for was not popular, discontinued canoes. the same summer. Rockford Along Crow River, but no canoe Starbuck Has marina, but has no rentals of rentals. ankind. Rockford Has fishing pier on river, but no Stewartville canoe rentals Sunfish Lake No public access on lakes Royalton Truman Rushford Canoe rentals run by a local Waconia May be interested in this in Village business on Root River, Preston future to Rushford, and several state Waite Park launches in area Watertown Sartell Welcome Sauk Centre Lots of motorized boat traffic, Wheaton may be dangerous for canoes Winthrop Scanlon Along St. Louis River, but does Worthington Has rented them in the past, but not rent canoes. this has been discontinued. Shakopee Wyoming Shorewood Slayton No water body APrC Recreation Sub-committee Meeting Summary from June 11, 2002 As requested by the APrC, the subcommittee met to explore ideas related to discouraging the use of tobacco in recreational settings: The subcommittee discussed the sensibility of understanding the relationship between recreational settings and the factual effects of tobacco contradict one another and therefore took a position that it is reasonable to expect that a Park and Recreation system would do all that it could to promote healthy settings. While discussing a responsibility to encourage supportive environment of tobacco free zones - it was questioned that perhaps a similar stance on alcohol made sense as well. The committee favored an approach of awareness and support not necessarily relating to an official ordinance. The following was recommended for APrC discussion. The committee suggests that the following locations be identified and signed (somehow). - Athletic sites where youth participate ( this will be tricky at some locations, as many sites serve youth and adult programs ) - Playgrounds - Warming shelters Additionally, the committee suggested that the opportunity should be taken to promote the awareness on pertinent promotional materials. The following was drafted. It was suggested that the signage could be done via some unique symbols rather than wording. Examples of this may be available for review at the June 17 meeting. Signage and other promotional opportunities verbage:: Eagan Park and Recreation Programs take place in tobacco and alcohol free zones. Signage: Eagan Parks and Recreation promotes and supports tobacco and alcohol free zones where youth are present. The committee was also interested in understanding how this approach matched what other communities have taken. (Staff will investigate this comparison.) It was also suggested the perhaps the local CAFE group and the TFYR organization could help with support for signage. S~ al ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 20, 2002 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 20, 2002 with the following Commission Members present: Joseph Ban, Phil Belfiori, Margo Danner, N. Mark Filipi, Elizabeth Perry, Dorothy Peterson, Richard Pletcher, John Rudolph, and Melvin Williams. Commission member Davis was not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jeff Asfahl, Superintendent of Recreation; Paul Olson, Parks Superintendent; Gregg Hove, Forestry Supervisor; Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator; Beth Wielde, Research and Special Projects; Pam Dudziak, Planner; Cynthia Kirchoff, Planner and Cherryl Mesko, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF AGENDA N. Mark Filipi moved, Elizabeth Perry seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 18 AND APRIL 15, 2002 Member Peterson noted that the date indicated on line I of the first paragraph should be March 18, 2002. Dorothy Peterson moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes of March 18, 2002 as amended. Member Peterson noted the incorrect spelling of Eagan in the Patrick Eagan Park Preservation Committee title. John Rudolph moved, Joseph Bari seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes of April 15, 2002 as amended. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors who wished to address the Commission under this agenda item. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE AND DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Items highlighted by Superintendent of Recreation Asfahl included various spring preschool classes and programs, Friends of the Farm events, youth athletic programs, trips taken and planned for seniors, the successful Fun Run and youth development/teen programs. Items highlighted by Superintendent of Parks Olson included awards and recognitions recently received, annual tree sale and Arbor Day celebration, playgrounds at Slaters Acres and Lexington Parks, efforts by maintenance staff to move ahead on spring maintenance program, Metro Greenway program grant, pavilion construction at Central Park and the installation of a new batting tunnel at Goat Hill Park CONSENT AGENDA There were no consent agenda items for the Commission to discuss. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS COVINGTON TOWNOFFICE PARK - DAVERN, INC. Project Planner Kirchoff noted that this was a request for a Preliminary Planned Development for an office development and Preliminary Subdivision to create nine lots on 2.82 acres south of Cliff Road on Slater Road. She noted that there is significant tree removal proposed and that the tree mitigation would be in addition to the landscaping requirement. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of May 20, 2002 Page 2 Forestry Supervisor Hove reviewed the tree preservation issues noting that the development proposed the removal of 83.5% of the total significant trees. He noted that the allowable tree removal is set at 30% of total significant trees and that the required tree mitigation calculates to 116 Category B trees. He added that the submitted Tree Mitigation Plan shows the fulfillment through the installation of 87 Category B trees and the balance through a cash payment of $8,700. Hove also addressed other issues relative to the tree mitigation plan that needed to be corrected and stated that a new Tree Mitigation Plan needs to be submitted. Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth reviewed the water quality and wetland issues and reviewed the minimum wet-pond volume that would be needed to treat the stormwater generated by this development. He also noted that to the extent practicable, a 30-foot wide buffer of natural, undisturbed vegetation outside the boundary of the wetland should be maintained before, during and after construction. Member Bari opined that the biggest issue with this development appears to be the tree loss and he saw no reason to discuss it further until the new tree mitigation plan was submitted. Member Peterson asked if members of the neighborhood had commented on the development. Supervisor Hove indicated he had received some calls. Member Belfiori asked if the developer typically works with the City during the review process to minimize impacts. Supervisor Hove responded that staff works very closely with developers to try to minimize impacts and they are then responsible for responding to those recommendations. David Ficek of Davern, Inc. addressed the Commission and indicated that he had been led to believe from his consultants that all issues were worked out with this development. They were hoping to begin utility work in July and begin construction during the winter. Member Rudolph asked if the Commission deferred this item to June if it would still meet the development review timeline. Director Vraa indicated that this proposal could proceed to the Advisory Planning Commission and have time to come back to the APrC prior to Council review in June. After further brief discussion, Joseph Bari moved, Melvin Williams seconded with all members voting in favor to defer action on the CovingtonTownoffice Park until a revised tree mitigation plan is received and acceptable to staff and the Advisory Parks Commission. GIFT OF MARY CHILDREN'S HOME Planner Dudziak introduced this item as a request to rezone 35.5 acres of Agricultural land to Planned Development and a Preliminary Planned Development on property north of Hwy 55 bordering Inver Grove Heights. She explained that the proposed development is residential/school incorporating 20 two-story residential units to house up to 10 children and 2-3 adults in each. The school is proposed to be 95,000 sq. ft and the site will also provide for several playgrounds, sports fields and a pedestrian walkway system. Planner Dudziak reviewed the existing site and what elements were planned to remain. Forestry Supervisor Hove provided a brief overview of the vegetation on the site. He noted there were 503 significant trees indicated in the tree inventory and described the species that ranged from 6" to 30" in diameter. The development proposes the removal of 226 significant trees (44.9%), which is above the 30% allowed by the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance. Hove explained that the mitigation required for this development equates to 176 Category B trees and felt that they could comfortably be accommodated within the proposed site. Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth identified and located the 5 wetlands totaling 2.86 acres on the development parcel. He noted that the delineation was conducted during the non-growing season and that field verification of the delineation is required to be done before final approval. Macbeth noted that the first wetland is not specifically designated as a public water wetland by the DNR, however due to its proximity to such a public water in the northeast portion of the site, it appears to be hydrologically connected to the public water wetland. Macbeth then identified Wetland 2 as a Type 1, seasonally flooded basin; Wetland 3 as a Type 3 wetland; Wetland 4 as a Type 1 wetland and Wetland 5 as a Type 2 wetland. He identified each of them on a location map and described the characteristics of each. He noted that 20% (.57 acre or 24,957 square feet) of the wetland area is proposed to be filled by this development and that no draining or filling is proposed. Macbeth explained that Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of May 20, 2002 Page 3 because of the proposed fill impacts to wetlands, this development would be subject to replacement plan provisions of the WCA. He noted that wetland restoration or creation is required on a 2:1 basis, with at least 1:1 of that basis being 33,276 square feet of public value credit (buffer areas, stormwater treatment basins, etc) and that public value credit is factored on a .75 basis. Coordinator Macbeth concluded by stating that the proposed wetland replacement plan is subject to appropriate public noticing, review and final review by the City. Member Rudolph asked if any of the wetlands are open water. Macbeth responded that a small part of Wetland 1 was. He added that there is a plan to upgrade Lone Oak Road within 3 years and that may significantly impact both Wetlands 1 and 2. Member Peterson asked when the wetlands would be verified. Macbeth responded that it could be any time the consultants are ready. Member Belfiori suggested that the Technical Evaluation Panel be brought in to independently review this complicated site. Coordinator Macbeth concurred that would be a good option. Director Vraa reviewed the amenities proposed for the site including softball field, tennis courts, playground, internal walking paths, community center and athletic field with overflow event parking. He reminded the Commission that it has the latitude to provide credit against cash park dedication when the developer provides significant park amenities. Director Vraa then reviewed several options for parks dedication for the Commission to consider. Those included full cash parks dedication; no parks dedication but enter into a joint use agreement with the developer for use of their recreational areas; issue a credit to park dedication fees based on the lack of impact to existing park facilities; defer cash parks dedication to a future date when/if the land use changes from it's current use. He did note that the development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. Discussion relative to the parks dedication included concern that this would not be a good candidate for a joint use agreement because of the proposed use by the facility. Members Rudolph and Bari did not support deferring the parks dedication but discussed providing a credit for the amenities being proposed on the site. Member Danner expressed a preference for deferring the parks dedication fees similarly to past practice for a school or church particularly because they are providing so many amenities on site. Member Bari asked if there was a formula for calculating a credit for amenities. Director Vraa stated that although there is no specific formula, the Commission would need to weigh the amenities provided on site against the demand for services on other park facilities. He added that previous practice has not exceeded a 25% credit for parks dedication however there has not been such an extensive provision for park amenities in any previously proposed development. Member Perry pointed out that if the Commission were to request a land dedication it would be for approximately 3.5 acres. This development is proposing approximately 6.5 acres for recreational space. Director Vraa confirmed that the proposed acreage does exceed a required park land dedication requirement. Member Peterson indicated her support of deferring the parks dedication but suggested that the soccer field design be changed to a north/south orientation rather than east/west as shown. After further brief discussion, Margo Danner moved, Dorothy Peterson seconded a motion to defer the full cash parks dedication for this proposal. If the land use changes in the future, the parks dedication fee will be payable based on the fee at that time. Those voting Aye included Phil Belfiori, Margo Danner, N. Mark Filipi, Elizabeth Perry, Dorothy Peterson, Richard Pletcher and Melvin Williams. Members Rudolph and Bari voted Nay. The motion passed. Dorothy Peterson moved, Elizabeth Perry seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend that this proposal be responsible for a cash trails dedication. Don Elsenheimer, 3912 Westbury Way addressed the Commission about the wetland and tree preservation plan proposed for this development. He opined that the proposal as presented will alter the natural environment of the site. Dr. Elsenheimer then presented a very extensive review and analysis of the wetland alterations and delineation based on his research and knowledge of the site. He expressed concern that there appeared to have been no discussion about the water table depth and that the Pinnacle wetland location map poorly matches the plan sheets. He opined that the wetland is dependent on water run-off to remain wet and that the proposed mitigation plan will not work because it takes the water supply away from the wetland. Dr. Elsenheimer further stated that the Corp of Engineers has yet to waive jurisdiction and that the wetlands application has not yet been released to the public. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of May 20, 2002 Page 4 Dr. Elsenheimer also expressed concern for the extensive removal of trees including a 30" diameter oak. He added that stands of trees will be cut down to build a connecting road between the homes and school, event parking, stormwater pond and a wetland mitigation area. Elsenheimer suggested that if the site were divided into northern and southern lots and developed separately significant woodlands could be preserved. Dr. Elsenheimer concluded his presentation by asking the Commission to postpone or reject the proposal because of the wetland and tree preservation issues outlined in his presentation. Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth was asked to respond to Dr. Elsenheimer's comments. Macbeth stated he had no basis to refute any of the information provided by Dr. Elsenheimer. With respect to the Corp of Engineer's review, Macbeth opined they would probably waive jurisdiction. Dr. Elsenheimer pointed out that the 30-day wetland review conflicts with the 60-day development review timeline required of the City for a development. The developer's representative responded that in response to the northern wetlands, it was their understanding that they will most likely be removed/impacted at the time when Lone Oak Road is upgraded. He added that he had also heard that Hwy 55 was also slated for expansion in the future and that the wetlands to the south could also be impacted. It was noted that tree removal needed to occur to connect the north portion of the site to the south. The developer's representative responded that they would work with staff to incorporate the 18 trees that were missed in the initial tree mitigation Dr. Elsenheimer opined that the upgrade of Lone Oak Road would trigger an EAW or EIS before the wetlands could be impacted. He also stated that he hasn't seen a plan that shows the exact location of tree mitigation. Responding to the 30-day review required for wetlands, Member Belfiori stated that cities routinely approve projects contingent upon this review and explained the 30 day public review process. He suggested that the Technical Evaluation Panel be convened for the analysis of the 5-3-02 delineation, sequencing, water quality impacts, groundwater recharge, mitigation and the grading impacts on drainage. He added that the Commission's recommendation would be contingent upon the Technical Evaluation Panel's recommendations for approval. After further brief discussion, Phil Belfiori moved, Dorothy Peterson seconded a motion to recommend the following to the City Council: 1. The applicant shall be required to fulfill tree preservation mitigation through the installation of one hundred seventy-six (176) category B trees (or an equivalent combination of category A and/or category C trees and/or cash payment). 2. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall be required to be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved on-site. 3. The applicant shall 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. 4. This development shall meet the City's water quality requirements by creating stormwater treatment capacity through a minimum wet-pond volume of 1.9 acre-feet covering an area of 0.6 acres. The stormwater treatment pond should be constructed according to NURP standards with a maximum depth of 6 feet, a 10:1 aquatic bench, and an outlet skimmer according to City design standards. 5. Field verification of wetland delineations shall be conducted in May or June, before final acceptance of the delineation report. 6. The wetland replacement plan application should be accepted and submitted, per WCA requirements, for a 30-day public review and scheduled for City Council decision no sooner than June 18. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of May 20, 2002 Page 5 7. With the exception of the area adjacent to the constructed stormwater treatment pond, a minimum 30- foot wide buffer of natural, undisturbed vegetation outside the boundary of the wetland shall be maintained before, during, and after construction. 8. Erosion control practices shall be properly installed and effectively maintained throughout the development process to prevent and minimize soil loss and negative impacts to down-gradient resources and water quality. 9. Technical Evaluation Panel evaluation shall be included relative to the site. N. Mark Filipi urged the Commission not to recommend this proposal at this time and that they should wait to hear the feedback from the public review of the wetlands before making a recommendation. Member Danner suggested that would probably be covered by the Technical Evaluation Panel. Member Pletcher asked how the Commission could balance meeting the needs of the 30 day wetland review and feel comfortable with a recommendation while not delaying the 60 day development review requirements the City of Eagan needs to abide by. Member Rudolph suggested that if Commission Members were comfortable that staff and the technical folks would adequately review the issues of concern and make appropriate recommendations they should be comfortable voting in favor of the motion. If they felt this issue should come back to the Commission based on the findings of the Technical Evaluation Panel, they should vote against the motion. When the motion was called, those voting Aye included Joseph Bari, Phil Belfiori, Margo Danner, Elizabeth Perry, Dorothy Peterson, Richard Pletcher and Melvin Williams. Members Filipi and Rudolph voted Nay. The motion passed. OLD BUSINESS FISH LAKE CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth shared a presentation of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency grant award in 1995 to implement a $252,795 project on Fish Lake. The project was designed to improve lake water quality through a collection of best management practices and capital improvement projects. It was noted that the project extended from July 1995 through August 2000. Coordinator Macbeth noted that the Commission was being asked to review the Fish Lake Clean Water Partnership Project final report and recommend that the City Council accept it and officially authorize completion of the grant project. Member Rudolph noted that the Commission has watched this project unfold over the years and it's good to see the results of those efforts. After further brief comments, John Rudolph moved, Joseph Bari seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend that the City Council accept the Fish Lake Clean Water Partnership Project final report and officially authorize completion of the grant project. Furthermore, acknowledge that water quality challenges of Fish Lake remain and that priority management of the lake needs to continue indefinitely into the future. Member Belfiori thanked Coordinator Macbeth for the presentation and added that there has been very good press throughout the State for this project. BIKE PARK UPDATE Following a brief introduction by Director Vraa, Researcher Wielde shared a powerpoint presentation outlining the investigation into the feasibility of a bike park for the City of Eagan. She noted that the impetus for a bike park came through letters and calls received by the public, disappointment that bikes could not use the ramps in the new skateboard park and the various informal, unauthorized ramps and trails built within several parks over the years. Researcher Wielde recapped the types of courses that could be considered, the insurance implications and the various questions and concerns that have been raised regarding the development of a bike park. She also recognized Jonathan Jones who had solicited over 200 signatures on a petition to develop a bike park in Eagan. Following the Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of May 20, 2002 Page 6 presentation, the Commission was asked to give staff direction as to whether or not a bike park should be considered and if so, to determine the type and potential location. Member Ban commented on the impressive petition presented by Jonathan Jones and asked him how he solicited the signatures. Jonathan responded that he talked to his friends and most of them came from his school. Member Perry asked if he had talked to kids at Eagan High School. Jonathan responded that he had only solicited at the school he attends and had not talked to anyone at EHS. Member Peterson congratulated Jonathan for the work he had put into having a bike park included in Eagan and suggested that the Commission consider several dirt courses scattered throughout the community. She suggested Carnelian, Woodhaven or Pilot Knob Park for potential locations since they all had hockey rinks that could accommodate a dirt course. Member Rudolph added that the success of the skateboard park resulted in the expansion of that facility and suggested that this would be a viable option to meet the needs of another user group. Member Danner expressed a preference for starting with one facility so that the use patterns could be monitored. She suggested that if the use exceeds the space needs then a decision could be made to expand to another location. Member Rudolph suggested that Pilot Knob be selected as the initial site. Member Bari asked if the single site would be enough. Member Pletcher asked how quickly staff could respond to adding an additional site if the need arises. Superintendent Olson responded that a second dirt course within a hockey rink would be fairly easy to bring online. Director Vraa added that staff would need to make sure that the dirt being used is good quality to allow proper drainage but from that point the kids would shape the course to meet their needs as long as the height was under 3 feet. Member Peterson suggested starting with the Pilot Knob Park hockey rink and have staff recommend 2 other sites for possible expansion. Member Williams expressed concerns for the safety at these sites and opined that the risk of not staffing a bike park is too high. After further discussion, Elizabeth Perry moved, Margo Danner seconded a motion to establish a dirt bike course within a hockey rink at Pilot Knob Park and that staff monitor the use and make recommendations for expanded locations if the need arises. Those voting in favor included Joseph Bari, Phil Belfiori, Margo Danner, N.Mark Filipi, Elizabeth Perry, Dorothy Peterson, Richard Pletcher and John Rudolph. Melvin Williams voted Nay. The motion passed. NEW BUSINESS DAKOTA COUNTY PARK REPLACEMENT PLAN Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth explained that Dakota County Parks is developing a new entrance and improving parking lots to support a new visitor-interpretive center and trailhead facility in Lebanon Hills Regional Park. The project is also intended to address inadequacies of the existing entrance drive. Macbeth noted that the work being done falls under the decision authority of Eagan to implement the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. He then reviewed the efforts made by Dakota County to mitigate those impacts. After further brief discussion, Dorothy Peterson moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend that the City Council approve at its May 21, 2002 meeting, the wetlands replacement plan of Dakota County Parks for Lebanon Hills Regional Park. WATER RESOURCES UPDATE There were no further updates under this agenda item. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of May 20, 2002 Page 7 OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS TOBACCO FREE PRESENTATION FOLLOW-UP Director Vraa indicated that Commission Members had suggested at the May meeting that this item be discussed further and asked how they wanted to follow up. Member Peterson suggested that the Recreation Subcommittee review the issue and bring it back to the Advisory Commission. Lynn Deml, representing CAFE, reiterated the support that could be found through various agencies to help get this implemented at park locations where youth participate in sports. She suggested that the Commission should take a stronger position and perhaps begin with signage at events, contests, etc. where youth will be participating in sporting events. After further brief discussion, Dorothy Peterson moved, Melvin Williams seconded with all members voting in favor to refer this item to the Recreation Subcommittee for review. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES There were no subcommittee updates. COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATE Director Vraa provided a brief update of the community center construction. He added that the City Council had requested proposals for the fitness component of the facility and that May 31 was the deadline for those submittals. COMMUNICATIONS There were no items to be discussed under this agenda item. AGENDA FORMAT The agenda format was changed to include staff reports under the Department Happenings portion of the agenda rather than under Other Business and Reports. ROUND TABLE Member Peterson asked when the Advisory Commission would meet to begin discussing alternative revenue sources. Director Vraa responded that a workshop could be scheduled in June. Members Williams and Perry noted that they have experienced problems receiving their packets in a timely manner. Staff will follow up to make sure this doesn't happen again. Members were asked to contact the office if they have not received their packet prior to the morning of the meeting. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct Dorothy Peterson moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Secretary Date