02/15/2001 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
Memo to: Advisory Park Commission
From: Ken Vraa, Director of Park and Recreation
Re: Thursday February 15, Commission Meeting
Date: February 12, 2001
On behalf of the staff and Commission, I want to Welcome returning and newly
appointed members to the Commission. The "new" commission year gets started with the
February workshop that begins at 6:00 p.m. in the upper-level community room. The
workshop will include introductions of staff and commission, organizational business of
the commission including the selection of chair, vice-chair and secretary, sub-committee
appointments as well as a brief review of procedural order. These will all have to be
accomplished in time to start the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
This months-meeting agenda is very brief, without any development proposals. A bit
unusual for a February meeting! I think we can adjust to this shorter agenda. A brief
overview of the items as follows:
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES;
Regular meeting of December 18, 2000
Regular meeting of January 11, 2001
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
As of the writing of this memo, staff is not aware on anyone wishing to appear
before the commission.
ART HOUSE PRESENTATION.
Staff has scheduled in a presentation from Kay Gustafson, representing the "Art
House" which is located in Patrick Eagan Park. As way of background
information, the residential house was converted into program space and currently
serves the arts program that the City helps sponsor. The program continues to
grow both in programs being offered and in participation by residents.
SUPERINTENDANTS UPDATE
The parks and the recreation superintendents will update the commission on
activities within their respective divisions.
CONSENT AGENDA.
Added at the absolute last minute in the packet preparation, there is a lot split for
the existing Ecolab site. This subdivision will create two lots, one for the existing
building and one for the newly created lot, which is to be sold. There are no tree
or wetland issue. The recommendation is that there be a 1) cash park and 2) a cash
trail dedication 3) that any future development on the newly created lot meet
water quality standards 4) be returned to the commission for review and
recommendation.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There are no items this month.
OLD BUSINESS
Staff will update the commission on the status of the off leash dog park study. A
memo is included.
NEW BUSINESS
Only one item. The CIP includes funding for parking lot lights. Staff has
preliminary looked at the cost associated with this and is bring forth an alternative
for consideration. This alternative considers security lights versus parking lot
lights. The major difference would be in light coverage and uniformity of light
distribution with parking lot lights as opposed to the security lights. Members
may want to visit park sites that currently have parking lot lights to get an
impression as to effectiveness. These site include Thomas lake Park, Trapp Farm
park, Goat Hill Park, Rahn Athletic Fields. A report has been included for your
review.
WATER RESOURCES UPDATE.
There are three items for review. Information has been included for your review.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
Included is a report on the Youth at Risk program at Wescott..
The commission will also be asked to set a meeting to review the new five-year
CIP 2002-2006 for parks. Staff is suggesting either February 21 or March 1St at
5:15p.m.
ROUND TABLE
For items not on the agenda but of interest to the commission and appropriate of
next months agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday, February 15, 2001 Introductory Session for New
7:00 PM Advisory Parks Commission
Eagan Municipal Center members begins at 6:00 in the
City Council Chambers Community Room
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 December 18, 2000 and January 11, 2001 7:04 pm
D. Visitors to be Heard 7:09 pm
E. Art House representative Kay Gustafson- Program Update 7:15 pm
F. Superintendent's Update and Department Happenings Pages 1-3 7:25 pm
F. I Consent Agenda
(1) Ecolab Addition- Preliminary Subdivision Page F.1-1 7:35 pm
G. Development Proposals 7:45 pm
(1) M-A-Hl105'BF9theFS
H. Old Business
(1) OLDA Update Pages 4-5 7:45 pm
1. New Business
(1) Park Lighting Pages 6-9 7:55 pm
J. Water Resources Update
(1) Schwanz Lake Clean Water Partnership Project Final Report Pages 10-11 8:10 pm
(2) Lower Minnesota River Watershed District proposed joint powers Page 12 8:25 pm
agreement
(3) Other Updates 8:40 pm
K. Other Business and Reports
(1) Deferred to March 19, 2000 meeting
(2) Youth Development Program Update Page 13-15 8:45 pm
(3) Set CIP Workshop Date 8:55 pm
L. Round Table 9:05 pm
M. Adjournment 9:15 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:
March iq, 2ooi
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
2001 MEMBERS
1NF'~NAME AND ADDRESS Release TERM TELEPHONE TERM
Phone # START EXPIRES
JOSEPH BARI 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 1/2002
3033 Timberwood Trail (3 yr. 1999)
Eagan, MN 55121
MARGO DANNER 2001 651/454-5688 (H) 1/2004
2037 Flint Lane
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)
terry:davls@StPaul.com
N. MARK FILIPI May, 651-687-9866 (H) 1/2001
836 Overlook Place 1997 651-602-1725 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 1998) mark.filipi@metc.state.mn.us
GEORGE KUBIK 1993 651-452-3887 (H) 1/2002
3053 Pine Ridge Drive (3 yr. 1996) 612-713-5315 (W)
Eagan, MN 55121 (3 yr. 1999) George_Kubik@mail.fws.gov
DOROTHY PETERSON 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 1/2003
4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2000)
Eagan, MN 55122
RICHARD PLETCHER (alternate) 2001 651-687-9177 (H) 1/2004
1074 Northview Park 612-713-3811 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123
JOHN RUDOLPH 1993 651-454-8761 (H) 1/2001
1644 Norwood Court (3 yr. 1998) 612-707-2402 (Fax) 11
Eagan, MN 55122 612-707-2526 (voicemail) 10/15/00
jrudolph@burnsville.k 12.mn.us
MELVIN WILLIAMS 2001 651-994-6727 (H) 1/2004
823 Wescott Square 651-688-2760 x20 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123
DAVID WRIGHT 2001 651-687-9336 (H) 1/2004
4671 Parkridge Drive 952-896-0207 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123
Eagan City Staff E-Mail:
kvraa@ci.eagan.mn.us cmesko@ci.eagan.mn.us oolson@ci.eagan.ma.us iasfahl@ci.eaaan.mn.us
ghove@ci.eaaan.mn.us emacbeth@ci.eagan.mmus bwielde@cj.eagan.mn.us
F Phone # 651-681-4661 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 p.m.)
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
2000 MEETING SCHEDULE
NAME Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
15 19 16 21 18 16 20 13 15 19 17 21
Joseph Bari
Margo Danner
Terry Davis
N. Mark Filipi
George Kubik
Dorothy Peterson
Richard Pletcher (alt)
John Rudolph
Melvin Williams
David Wright
X = present 0 = absent 0* = notified staff of absence prior to meeting
Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acquisition/Development Sub-Committee
To Be Determined To Be Determined To Be Determined
UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES
1. Commission Review Workshop
2. Spring Maintenance Demonstration
3. Review revenue sources in lieu of park dedication
4. Review Docks
5. Seasonal easement at top of Trapp Farm tubing hill
6. Wetland and Setback Buffers
7. Workshop to review packet format/content
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS- February
Parks Division
• The Lebanon Hills Stakeholders Task Force met January 31 " to review a draft of the
Lebanon Hills Park Master Plan. Director Ken Vraa and Parks Superintendent Paul
Olson represented the City at the meeting. Much of the discussion focused on
environmental issues, prioritization, funding, process and the inclusion of additional
elements including off-leash dog areas. The draft plan is scheduled to go to the County
Advisory Park Commission (PARAC) on February 21 -1 and the County Board on March
20th. The plan would then be released for a 30-day public review and reviewed at a yet
to be scheduled open house. City staff has suggested that County staff consider making a
presentation to either the City Council or APrC.
• Despite the rain and snow, the skating rinks remain open and are in relatively good
condition. During a typical winter season the goal is to have skateable ice through the
Presidents Day holiday. As the season moves towards closing and the use diminishes
staff will be cleaning and flooding the "A" rinks once during the weekend rather than
twice as is the norm during the early and mid-season. Once a warm begins, the rinks
will be closed as they become unskateable.
• The "E - TEAM" (erosion team) will be conducting a workshop for developers on
March 21 The E -team consists of staff members from Engineering, Community
Development, Forestry, Water Quality, Parks and the County Soil and Water District
who meet regularly to discuss issues related to development, mitigation and
enforcement. The workshop is intended to inform and educate developers regarding
applicable regulations, codes, process and methods of mitigation and protection.
• Staff has begun the process of filling new full-time park maintenance position that was
approved in the 2001 budget. Because it is a union position, it must first be posted
internally to allow for a transfer from other City Departments. City employees who
apply must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed in the Position Description and
pass the same written park maintenance examination that would be given to any other
candidate. If the position it is not filled internally it will be advertised to the public. The
estimated starting date is April 1 This will increase the compliment of full-time park
maintenance workers to 9.5 (1 position is shared seasonally with forestry).
• The contract with Lifeworks Inc. has been renewed for 2001. Lifeworks provides
employment opportunities for challenged adults. Parks and Recreation has utilized their
services to clean selected park facilities on a part-time basis.
• As part of the continuing effort to provide high quality turf; the east soccer field at
Ohrnann Park will be "rested" and renovated this fall. During this period the
maintenance staff will aerate, topdress and overseed the field. Last season the west and
center fields at Ohmann were taken from play and renovated with very positive results.
This activity is scheduled early to allow time to identify an alternate site and adjust fall
scheduling.
• Construction of the equipment shed at Holz Farm Park is scheduled to begin at any time.
The materials have been delivered and a building permit issued. The contractor has
estimated that construction will take approximately one week. The Friends of the Farm
have indicated that they will undertake the finishing work, staining etc., in the spring.
The cost of the project is being shared by the City and the Friends.
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• Staff has begun planning for the spring tree sale and Arbor Day. Information will be
going out to residents in an upcoming newsletter. The planned location of this years
Arbor Day celebration is the southeast side of Lexington-Diflley Park.
• The Forestry staff has begun its annual park tree trimming program. The emphasis has
been on the shaping of younger trees that may hinder mowing or become hazard trees.
Any hazard trees, regardless of size, that are identified during the process is removed or
modified.
• Staff has submitted the Metro Greenways grant proposal for the finding of a City wide
resource inventory . The awards will be made by the end of March.
Recreation Division
• Eagan seniors have decided and been granted permission to use the Community Room
at the Eagan Municipal Center each Wednesday morning for programs. To celebrate, a
kick off with food, games, prizes and more will be held on Wednesday, February 21
from 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room. It's been quite a breakthrough and
exciting turn for all involved.
• Winter outdoor leagues are wrapping up for the 2001 season. A big thanks to all the
outdoor winter officials. The Boot Hockey season will finish off with a play-off
between the top 4 teams in Eagan and Burnsville on Saturday, February 10 and
Wednesday, February 14. The indoor season for basketball and volleyball is just about
halfway done. Those leagues will finish mid-March.
• Summer softball packets have been mailed to returning teams from the 2000 season and
to new team inquiries. Registration begins Monday, February 26 - Friday, March 2 for
returning teams. New teams can register the following week.
• Dogs and fish filled an afternoon at Blackhawk Park on Saturday, January 27. The
family event featured the annual ice fishing and dog sled rides as well as some new
additions. Among the new favorites added were snowshoe hikes, snow golf games,
snow sculpting, traveling a maze and crafts and concessions inside the building. The
weather was wonderful and those there had a terrific time.
• Winter outdoor facilities remain open to date. The staff this year have already seen more
open dates and been able to work more hours than all of last season, thanks to the
weather conditions. Finding enough staff to fill all the hours is a bit of a challenge
because many staff that worked 25 or 30 hours previously, now are happy with ten to
fifteen hours each week, leaving some holes in the schedule.
• The Eagan Athletic Association has recently completed their "Super Sign-ups" for this
coming spring and summer activities. The in-house soccer program is experiencing
continued growth that challenges us with finding suitable field space. We are in the
process of exploring the possibilities for finding space for additional fields.
• The next 6-8 weeks will be quite busy with determining the allocation for fields to
accommodate all the demands of the youth association programs and other community
groups / teams seeking field space. Additionally, we will be considering / coordinating
several field enhancements projects that the Travel Baseball program is interested in
accomplishing.
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• The Spring / Summer edition of the 'Discover" activities brochure will be delivered to
all residences in Eagan during the week of February 19. The next edition (summer / fall
activities) is scheduled for delivery to residents the week of May 8'b.
• The winter session of preschool programs are up and running. Close to 200 participants
are attending Just for 5's, Wacky Wednesdays, Friday Friends, Tiny Tots, Me Two,
Open Play Time and Mornings Out. The park shelter buildings at Bridle Ridge, Goat
Hill, Rahn and Sky Hill Parks are used for the preschool offerings.
• Spring and summer programs have been planned and will be announced in the
Spring/Summer edition of the brochure. Staff will be accepting applications for
program leaders and assistants for the summer of 2001 until March 30.
• Youth Development programs began January 15th for the Winter/Spring trimester.
On February 17th the Wescott staff and two other service agencies will be hosting a
welcome to the community party for Somali families in the neighborhood. Meanwhile
staff at the Quarry Park site are busy planning a spring family event for that community.
• On Wednesday January 31 the Preschool Program took a field trip to the Children's
Museum in St. Paul. 50 preschoolers and 29 adult chaperones toured the museum and
their rotating exhibits; "Flight: where adventures take of?" "SnowBall!", and
"Global Shoes". The preschoolers. are exchanging valentines next week, as well as
starting a unit on Healthy Habits. The 10 week winter session ends on March 9 with
a Mardi Gras celebration where the children will make necklaces and masks. The
program resumes for the 10 week Spring session starting on March 19th.
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Date: 2/15/01
Agenda Item: F.1-I ECOLAB SUBDIVISION
Action
Information X
City of Eagan Attachments X 1. Memo from
Parks and Recreation MEMO Planner Bob
Kirmis
2. Topo map
3. Agreement
AGENDA ITEM: F.1-1 ECOLAB ADDITION-
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Preliminary subdivision of lot on the Ecolab site
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
Ecolab is requesting a preliminary subdivision approval to create a two-lot subdivision called
"Ecolab Addition." The applicant intends to subdivide the 19.7 acre parcel (currently Lot 1,
Block 3, Eagandale Center Industrial park no. 3 in the north'/2 of Section 11. An existing
132,100 square foot building lies on the western '/2 of the site. The rest of the parcel is
undeveloped. The applicant intends to subdivide the parcel into two lots and sell the
undeveloped eastern portion.
There are no tree mitigation issues associated with this site. Nor are there wetland issues
associated with this site. Cash parks dedication and cash trails dedication will be required of the
applicant.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
¦ A cash park dedication be required for the site
¦ A cash trail dedication be required for the site
¦ Any future development on the newly created lot meet water quality standards
¦ Any future development on the newly created lot be returned to the Commission for
review and recommendation.
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TO: Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Bob Kirmis, Planner
DATE: January 31, 2001
SUBJECT: Ecolab Addition - Preliminary Subdivision
Ecolab is requesting Preliminary Subdivision approval to allow the creation of a two lot
subdivision entitled "Ecolab Addition". The proposed subdivision overlays 19.7 acres of land
currently described as Lot 1, Block 3, Eagandale Center Industrial Park No.3 and is located south
of Lone Oak Road and west of Lunar Lane in the north 1/2 of Section 11.
The western one half of the site is occupied by a 132,100 square foot building (Ecolab) that was
constructed in 1971.
The site is accessed from the north via Lone Oak Road and from the east via Lunar Lane.
The eastern one half of the site is undeveloped, is relatively flat and contains scattered mature
vegetation.
There are no wetlands on the site.
It is the applicant's intention subdivide the subject property into two parcels and sell the to be
created easterly parcel for future undetermined development.
This item is scheduled for consideration at the forthcoming February 27, 2001 APC Meeting.
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Date: February 6, 2001
Agenda Item: I-1 Park Lighting
Action X
City of Eagan Information
Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments X #1 Lex-Diff. Lighting
#2 Blackhawk Lighting
#3 Northview Lighting
#4 Concrete Pole
#5 Fiberglass Pole
AGENDA ITEM: I-1; PARK LIGHTING
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: PAUL OLSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
I ITEM OVERVIEW: The approved Departmental Capital Improvement Program for 2001 identified
funding for the installation of "parking lot lights" at three park sites. The Commission is being asked to
review several options and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
The approved Departmental Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.) for 2001 includes funding for
the installation of "parking lot lights" at the Lexington-Diffley athletic complex, Northview
athletic complex and Blackhawk Park. During Park Commission review of the C.I.P. it was
determined that the heavy use of the two athletic facilities and the isolated location of the
Blackhawk parking lot justified the installation of supplemental lighting in the parking areas. The
lights would enhance safety, aid police surveillance and provide convenience for evening users.
The type of lighting was not defined.
ANALYSIS:
The term "security light" denotes a different level of lighting than "parking lot" lights. The
typical parking lot lighting system provides uniform, low level lighting over the entire area of a
parking lot for the convenience of users. These systems are most often found in lots associated
with retail centers where consistent, year round, evening use is expected. These lighting systems
are typically designed by an electrical engineer and installed by an electrical contractor. The
fixtures are spread throughout the lot and on the periphery. The owner of the facility assumes
responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the lights.
Security lights provide a low level of light at designated locations within a facility. They are
intended to guide users and provide a sense of security in what may otherwise be a dark isolated
location. They also aid in site surveillance by allowing officers to see into a site from a distance.
The lights are typically located at trail or road intersections, the periphery of lots or near a
building or shelter. Security lights are often installed and maintained by the local electrical utility
for a minimal fee. In the Eagan park areas, Dakota Electric is the primary service provider.
The most common type of lighting found in the park system is the security light. The system
typically consists of single fixture poles located adjacent to parking lots, buildings or segments of
secluded trails. The parking lot at Goat Hill Park does have multiple lights located along the
entrance drive and within the parking lot. This site is heavily used, day and evening, throughout
the year, for both adult and children's programs. The three sites programmed in the C.I.P. for
lighting have either seasonal use only, or limited use during at least one season.
DISCUSSION/EVALUATION:
There are three primary decisions that must be made before a lighting system can be installed at
any of the three park sites.
1) Lighting Type; As discussed there are two options for park lighting
A) Security Lighting; Install a series of standard poles along the periphery of parking lots,
drive lanes and at trail or drive intersections providing intermittent areas of low level
light throughout the park.
To better understand the Dakota Electric's program of security lighting , City staff has
worked with them to develop a proposal for a lighting installation at the Lexington-
Diffley complex. The proposal includes the installation of twelve, 18'poles and one 35'
pole. The lamp wattages range from 150 watts to 250 watts, all within reflectorized
fixtures. For an average price of $2455 per pole Dakota Electric will provide all
engineering services, materials, installation and perpetual maintenance of the fixtures
including lamps and photocells. The average per pole cost would be approximately the
same for installations at Northview and Blackhawk Parks.
B) Parking Lot Lighting; Install poles around and within all primary parking areas and along
trails and drives providing uniform light throughout.
The installation of a parking lot lighting system would require the services of an electrical
engineering consultant to develop plans and specifications that could be used for bidding.
The installation would then be completed by an electrical contractor. The City would
assume maintenance responsibilities for the fixtures and lamps. The estimated cost of the
design and installation would be approximately 75%-100% more than a security light
system, not included the long term maintenance cost.
2) Pole type; There are three primary pole types available
A) Fiberglass; Approximately '/2 of the security light poles in the City system are fiberglass.
The poles are the least expensive and the most readily available.
B) Concrete; The remaining'/2 of the security lights in the City system are formed concrete.
The poles are very durable and attractive however they are costly ($1400 @ pole more
than fiberglass) and must be special ordered.
C) Metal; Metal poles have not been used for security lights in the parks. The parking lot
lighting system at Goat Hill does utilize metal poles. They are more costly and were not
offered by Dakota Electric.
3) Scope; Determining the system that is the most appropriate for each proposed site
A) Lexinton-Diffley; The current proposal is specific to Lexington-Diffley. The site is
used from April through October. There currently are security lights attached to the
buildings and shelters on the site. Considerable spill light covers the site from the
neighboring retail areas. There are City street light poles on the site. Long term plans
include the lighting of the athletic fields.
B) Blackhawk Park; The heaviest use occurs during the non-winter months. The building is
used only for special events during the winter. The trails are popular for winter hiking.
There currently are several security lights mounted on concrete poles located along the
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trail between the parking lot and building. There are several security lights under the
building canopy. The park area tends to be dark due to the surrounding hills and woods.
Because there is no other light filtering into the park, the existing security lights perform
well. Additional lighting is needed along the long entrance drive and around the parking
lot.
C) Northview Park; The park is heavily used during the non-winter months. Winter use is
limited to the occasional cross country skier and students from the nearby high school.
Several light fixtures mounted the field light poles are aimed at the parking lot and
entrance drive to provide a minimal but limited level of light. There are a number of
lights mounted on the various buildings The site is very flat, open and visible, allowing
the light to spread. Additional lighting is needed around the parking areas and entrance
drives.
Budget /Cost
The approved 2001 C.I.P. has allocated funds from the Park Site Fund for the installation of
lights as follows
*Blackhawk Park =$50,000
*Northview Park =$50,000
*Lexinton-Diffley =$75,000
Dakota Electric, working with City staff , has developed a proposal for the provision of a security
lighting system at Lexington -Diffley
System cost; including engineering, poles and lamps (13), installation and perpetual
maintenance(*)
=$31,925 (fiberglass poles) or
=$47,325 (concrete poles)
*Perpetual maintenance includes the replacement of lamps,fixtures and photo cells as needed,
at no additional cost. The monthly per pole service fee of $5 includes the cost of
electricity and service. (lamps cost $25-50$ each).
Staff has estimated the cost of an engineered system that would provide uniform lighting over the
entire lot and drive to be approximately 75%-100% more than a security light system. City staff
would be responsible for the maintenance of the system. An electrician would be required for
some service elements. The cost to install security lighting at Northview and Blackhawk Park
would be proportionately the same though an overall budget savings could be expected at each
location.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. Direct staff to proceed with the installation of a "security light " system at Lexington-Diffley
Park as proposed by Dakota Electric and to negotiate with Dakota Electric the installation of
comparable systems at Blackhawk and Northview Parks. Funding for the projects to be taken
from the 2001 C.I.P. The recommended pole types shall be as follows;
Lexington Diffley; Concrete or fiberglass poles (No existing light poles)
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Northview Park; Concrete or fiberglass poles (No existing parking or security light poles)
Blackhawk Park; Concrete or fiberglass poles (Existing poles are concrete)
2. Direct staff to develop plans and specifications and bid out the installation of a "parking lot
lighting" system at Lexington -Diffley, Blackhawk and Northview Parks or a combination
thereof. The pole type to be determined. Funding to be taken from the 2001 C.I.P.
3. Other
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Date: 2/15/01
Agenda Item: L-1, OLDA UPDATE
Action
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41 City of Eagan MEMO Attachments
Parks and Recreation
AGENDA ITEM: H-1, OLDA UPDATE
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: BETH A. WIELDE
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Progress update for Phase II of the Off-Leash Dog Area (OLDA) study
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
In November of 2000, staff presented a study of off-leash dog areas (OLDAs). The APrC
recommended staff research the feasibility of bringing an OLDA specifically to Eagan. The
investigation was to focus on determining public support, finding alternative funding sources,
and not acquiring any new land for the park. Exploration of a site with Dakota County was
also to be explored.
PROGRESS:
Since the APrC's recommendation, progress of the Phase II study includes:
• Field investigation of several potential sites.
• Identification of three site alternatives in Bridle Ridge, North, and Ridgecliff Parks.
• GIS aerial photographs and topographic maps have been obtained to determine the best
site within each of the three alternatives.
• Preparation of a public survey, using the random sample method based on dog license
applications. 200 participants have been selected, and they surveys are 95% ready for
distribution.
• Communication with ROMP (Responsible Owners of Mannerly Pets), who have assisted
cities such as Bloomington, St. Paul, Maplewood, and Shoreview with their dog park
efforts.
• Calls and letters of support have been received. Thus far, there have been three phone
calls and eight letters of support. This communication was unsolicited by the City of
Eagan but encouraged by members of ROMP, who are aware that Eagan is in preliminary
investigation phases.
• Information has been gathered for preliminary estimates for per-site costs.
• Preliminary research on alternative funding sources such as engraved brick pavers,
fundraising events, and corporate sponsorship.
• Letter to Dakota County Parks Director Steve Sullivan.
PROJECT STATUS
Recently, Steve Sullivan of Dakota County (Parks?) has expressed interest in meeting with the
cities of Eagan and Apple Valley about the feasibility of a dog park in Lebanon Hills Regional
Park as part of the parks' Master Plan. Further Phase II investigation will be on hold until
after this meeting.
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Date: J-1; February 15, 2001
Agenda Item: Schwanz Lake Clean Water
Partnership Final Report
City of Eagan Action
Parks and Recreation MEMO Information
Attachments Initial pages of the report
AGENDA ITEM: J-1; SCHWANZ LAKE CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP
PROJECT FINAL REPORT
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
ITEM OVERVIEW: Recommend City Council to 1) accept the Schwarz Lake Clean Water Partnership Project
final report and 2) officially authorize completion of the grant project. Acknowledge that water quality challenges of
Schwan Lake remain and that priority management of the lake needs to continue indefinitely into the future.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
In 1994, the City of Eagan was awarded a Clean Water Partnership Grant of $93,974 to
implement a $178,500 project on Schwanz Lake. The purpose of the project was to improve the
water quality of the lake through a collection of best management practices and capital
improvement projects. The effective time span of the 3-year project extended from May 1994 to
December 1997.
ANALYSIS:
See Attachment for initial pages of the report, including executive summary.
DISCUSSION/EVALUATION:
Specific recommendations of the final report include:
1. High priority should be placed on constructing additional ponding areas or implementing
other stormwater treatment techniques within the direct drainage. Additional treatment
capacity would have the highest cost-benefit ratio in reducing external phosphorus loads to
the lake. A feasibility study to determine the best way to treat stormwater in the direct
drainage and a bypass of the non-direct watershed should be considered.
2. Strategies to reduce internal phosphorus loading and to improve water quality (i.e., iron
treatments, barley straw, and curlyleaf pondweed control) should be explored and tested.
Pending positive results from the Corps of Engineers study, serious consideration should be
given to incorporating Aquathol® treatments into Eagan's comprehensive lake management
strategy for Schwarz Lake.
3. Due to the lack of evidence that it is facilitating extensive mixing of the hypolimnion, and
because it may actually be a source of additional phosphorus under certain circumstances,
further evaluation of the Hay Lake pipe extension should be conducted to determine an
optimal management strategy. If possible, flows from Hay Lake should be diverted after
large rainfall events.
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4. Public education activities primarily within the direct drainage, but also within the entire
watershed, should continue via assistance from volunteers and other methods. Regardless of
its relative success, a watershed public education program needs increased emphases on
changing lawn care practices.
5. The City should continue to manage Schwanz Lake as a bass-panfish lake, to aerate in the
winter as necessary, and to promote catch-and-release fishing. Consideration should be given
to providing canoes at the access. This would support and further develop two of the lake's
targeted recreational uses: canoeing and fishing.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Recommend City Council to 1) accept the Schwanz Lake Clean Water Partnership Project final report
and 2) officially authorize completion of the grant project. Acknowledge that water quality challenges
of Schwanz Lake remain and that priority management of the lake needs to continue indefinitely into
the future.
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Project Implementation Final Report Schwanz Lake Clean Water Partnership Grant
City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota
by
Eric Macbeth and Jim Storland
Water Resources Division
Department of Parks and Recreation
3501 Coachman Point
Eagan, Minnesota 55122-1897
for
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
February 2001
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Schwanz Lake is an 11.6-acre waterbody in Eagan, Minnesota, a suburb of about
60,000 people located south of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. The lake
is an important local and regional water resource, serving the public as a popular
recreational amenity and as a component of the Eagan stormwater drainage system.
Schwanz Lake is one of only six Class-I (Direct Contact) waterbodies, according to
the Eagan water quality management plan. However, the lake fell short of the water
quality management criteria of that class when the plan was completed in 1990.
A diagnostic/feasibility study in 1992 found Schwanz Lake to be among the most
degraded in Minnesota's Central Hardwoods Ecoregion, in terms of Secchi disk
transparency and concentrations of chlorophyll a and total phosphorus. The study
also concluded loading of phosphorus and suspended solids to be predominantly
from the direct drainage of the lake and recreational suitability to be limited by
excessive algal blooms. A goal to reduce growing-season mean total phosphorus
concentrations from 80 µL to 33 µL was established as a long-term management
objective. The study concluded that meeting this goal would restore Schwanz Lake
to a condition with partially supported swimming, improved aesthetics and fishing
opportunities, and reduced severe algal blooms.
Subsequently, an evaluation of about 20 alternatives was conducted to assess, for
each alternative, ability to improve water quality, cost of implementation, operation
and maintenance issues, technical feasibility, and social acceptability. In 1994, the
City of Eagan was awarded a Clean Water Partnership grant to implement selected
alternative actions. The effective time span of the 3-year project extended from May
1, 1994 to December 31, 1997.
The implementation plan of the project included six main elements: 1) public
information and education, 2) street sweeping, 3) basin improvements, 4) creation
of a sedimentation basin, 5) Hay Lake inlet extension, and 6) water quality
monitoring. The public information and education program focused on recognition
of the direct connection between the storm drainage system and the lake; the
importance of keeping vegetative materials, fertilizers, and chemical wastes away
from streets and driveways; and proper application of and reduction in the use of
fertilizers containing phosphorus. Public information and education activities
included: lawn soil testing, sales of no-phosphorus fertilizer, newsletter articles,
lake information kiosks, elementary school performances of a play on impacts to
waterbodies, storm drain stenciling, fishing clinics, distribution of fishing guide,
and program effectiveness surveys. For the other work plan elements, street
sweeping removed debris from selected streets in the watershed each spring and
fall. The water quality treatment capability of City Pond LP-32.1 was improved by
constructing a berm and by excavating sediment. Similarly, a sedimentation basin
was created in the southeast corner of Schwanz Lake by excavation and berm
construction. The stormwater inlet from Hay Lake was extended out to the deepest
part of Schwanz Lake in an attempt to promote destratification and thermal mixing,
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improve oxygenation and prevent phosphorus release in the hypolimnion, and
encourage circulation. Lake water quality, macrophyte distribution and abundance,
and stormwater quality were monitored to evaluate the effectiveness of project best
management practices and capital improvement activities.
The following other related elements conducted in Schwanz Lake during the 1994-
1999 period also are summarized in this report: 1) alum treatment, 2) aquatic plant
harvesting, 3) fish stocking, 4) installation of a fishing pier, and 5) study of
herbicidal control of curlyleaf pondweed.
Analysis of land use changes from 1992 to 1997 indicates the effective watershed of
Schwanz Lake to have increased about 82 percent, primarily as single-family
residences and associated impervious streets, driveways, etc.. A comparison of
actual expanded stormwater treatment capacity and additional stormwater treatment
indicated by a detention basin model shows that 217 percent more ponding area and
186 percent more ponding volume than was minimally needed was created during
this expansion. Annual phosphorus load model outputs for the 1991-1997 period
indicate a positive correlation between precipitation and both modeled external
phosphorus loads and measured summer mean in-lake total phosphorus
concentrations. Modeled external phosphorus loads exhibited only a slight upward
trend and measured summer mean in-lake total phosphorus concentrations exhibited
a slight downward trend.
Generally, during the 1991-1998 period, measures of Secchi depth, total
phosphorus, and chlorophyll a indicated lake water quality improved as
precipitation decreased. Positive relationships existed between precipitation, total
phosphorus concentration, and chlorophyll a concentration. Negative relationships
existed between Secchi depth and precipitation, total phosphorus concentration, and
chlorophyll a concentration. During the 1991-1998 period, the established target for
mean Secchi depth was exceeded twice, the total phosphorus target mean was never
exceeded, and the target mean for chlorophyll a was exceeded only once.
Seasonally from spring to late summer, Secchi depths tended to decrease while total
phosphorus and chlorophyll a concentrations tended to increase. Overall, the
summer mean trophic state index for Schwanz Lake in both 1996 and 1997 was
lower than the target index established for the lake. Only once (1992) from 1991 to
1998 did the trophic state index indicate hypereutrophic conditions in the lake.
Otherwise, summer mean indices from 1993 to 1998 did not exceed 60, which is the
transition value between eutrophic and hypereutrophic (also between City Class I
and Class II waterbodies).
An analysis and comparison of phytoplankton between 1991 and 1996 indicated the
diversity of green algae to have increased and the diversity of blue-green algae to
have decreased. Macrophyte composition and distribution changed from widespread
diversity in 1991 to shoreline dominance of curlyleaf pondweed. From 1991 to
1997, this exotic macrophyte crowded out three native species.
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An analysis and comparison of stormwater inflows to Schwanz Lake from two of
the detention basins in the watershed indicated improved water quality conditions
between 1991 and 1996. The increase in stormwater storage volume in the
watershed is the most plausible explanation for this improvement, especially given
the similarity in length and magnitude of the storms between the two years.
According to a phosphorus load model, the berm constructed in Schwanz Lake
created an effective stormwater treatment system.
The Hay Lake inlet extension was evaluated in 1996 and 1997 to determine the
extent to which dilution mixing occurred in the hypolimnion of Schwanz Lake.
(determined by increased hypolimnetic dissolved oxygen concentrations and
decreased bottom total phosphorus concentrations). Essentially, most of the mixing
occurred in close proximity to the end of the pipe. Plausible explanations such as
hypolimnetic photosynthesis during early summer and fall turnover confounded
interpretation of the results. However, it appears that oxygenated water flows
through the pipe when monthly precipitation is above normal. Under below-normal
precipitation-the prevalent situation in 1996 and 1997-the pipe extension appears
to have had minimal effects on increasing hypolimnetic dissolved oxygen
concentrations. Indeed, it appears the pipe extension was largely responsible for
increased bottom total phosphorus concentrations in 1997.
Internal loading potential in Schwanz Lake appeared to decrease from 1991 to
1999, despite the rapid increase in curlyleaf pondweed populations in the early
1990s. Most likely, this improvement was the result of the alum treatment in 1997
and the harvesting of senescing curlyleaf pondweed in 1998. Above normal
precipitation in 1999 caused increased external loading and bottom total phosphorus
concentrations to increase.
A comparison of pre- and post-project surveys suggests that public education in the
Schwanz Lake watershed was considerably effective between 1994 and 1997.
Significantly more respondents knew pertinent information and reported following
suggestions for reducing nonpoint source pollution. However, hardly any
respondents indicated they had changed specific lawn care practices to reduce
pollution further.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF FIGURES
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LIST OF TABLES ...............................................................................................................x
PREFACE xi
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ........................................................................1
Phase I-Diagnostic Study .........................................................................................3
Phase II-Feasibility Study/Implementation Plan .....................................................3
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND CAPITAL
MPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES IN SCHWANZ LAKE
BASIN, 1994-1999 ..................................................................................................4
Public information and education program ..............................................................4
Lawn soil testing ..........................................................................................5
Sales of no-phosphorus fertilizer .................................................................5
Newsletter ....................................................................................................6
Lake information kiosks ..............................................................................6
Performances of Toadilly Turtle in elementary schools ..............................6
Storm drain stenciling ..................................................................................6
MinnAqua Fishing Clinic ............................................................................8
Eagan Fishing Guide ....................................................................................8
Pre- and post-project surveys .......................................................................8
Street sweeping ........................................................................................................8
Improvements in basin LP-32.1 .............................................................................10
Southern basin excavation and berm construction .................................................10
Hay Lake inlet extension .......................................................................................10
Alum treatment ......................................................................................................12
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Monitoring program
Lake monitoring .........................................................................................12
Macrophyte survey ......................................................................................12
Stormwater monitoring ..............................................................................12
Aquatic plant harvesting activities (landing installed) ...........................................13
Fish stocking ..........................................................................................................13
Installation of fishing pier ......................................................................................13
Study of curlyleaf pondweed control .....................................................................14
SUMMARY OF PROJECT BUDGET ..............................................................................15
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION ........................................................................................17
Changes in land use ..............................................................................................17
Lake water quality ..................................................................................................26
Phytoplankton analysis and comparison ................................................................43
Macrophyte composition and distribution .............................................................44
Changes in storm sewer runoff ..............................................................................45
Effectiveness of berm construction ........................................................................47
Effectiveness of dilution mixing ............................................................................47
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Changes in internal loading potential ....................................................................53
Lake level fluctuations ...........................................................................................53
Effectiveness of public participation and education ..............................................55
Fisheries management ............................................................................................55
CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................................56
RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................................................................................57
REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................57
APPENDIX A: SCHWANZ LAKE CLEAN WATER PARTNERSHIP
ANNUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT A-1
APPENDIX B: DETAILED PONDNET OUTPUTS OF SCHWANZ LAKE
WATERSHED, 1991-1997 ..................................................................................B-1
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Schwanz Lake Watershed .....................................................................................2
Figure 2. Schwanz Lake Information Kiosk ........................................................................7
Figure 3. Storm Drain Stenciling and Curb Marking in Schwanz Lake Watershed............7
Figure 4. Water Quality Street Sweeping in the Schwanz Lake Watershed ........................9
Figure 5. Schwanz Lake Water Quality Pond Improvements ............................................11
Figure 6. Schwanz Lake Landing ..................................................................................:...13
Figure 7. D. J. Rogers Memorial Fishing Pier on Schwanz Lake ......................................14
Figure 8. New Streets Constructed in Schwanz Lake Watershed, 1991 to 1997 ...............18
Figure 9. Sequence of Streets Included in Schwanz Lake Watershed, 1991 to 1997........19
Figure 10. Sequential Expansion of Schwanz Lake Watershed, 1992 to 1997 .................20
Figure 11. Precipitation vs. External Load and Summer Mean Total Phosphorus
Concentration, 1991-1998 ..................................................................................................25
Figure 12. Schwanz Lake Secchi Depth, 1989-1999 .........................................................30
Figure 13. Schwanz Lake Annual Total Phosphorus Concentration, 1991-1999 ..............31
Figure 14. Schwanz Lake Annual Bottom Total Phosphorus Concentration,
1991-1999 ..........................................................................................................................32
Figure 15. Schwanz Lake Chlorophyll a Concentration, 1990-1999 ................................33
Figure 16. Precipitation vs. Mean Secchi Depth, 1991-1999 ............................................34
Figure 17. Precipitation vs. Mean Total Phosphorus Concentration, 1991-1999 ..............35
Figure 18. Precipitation vs. Mean Chlorophyll a Concentration, 1991-1999 ....................36
Figure 19. Precipitation vs. Mean Total Phosphorus and Chlorophyll a
Concentration, 1991-1999 ..................................................................................................37
Figure 20. Schwanz Lake Water Clarity, 1991-1999 ........................................................38
Figure 21. Schwanz Lake Seasonal Total Phosphorus Concentration, 1991-1999 ...........39
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Figure 22. Schwarz Lake Seasonal Bottom Total Phosphorus Concentration, 1991-
1999 ....................................................................................................................................40
Figure 23. Schwanz Lake Seasonal Chlorophyll a Concentration, 1991-1999 .................41
Figure 24. Precipitation vs. Trophic State Index, 1991-1999 ............................................42
Figure 25. In-lake and Stormwater Inflow Sampling Sites, Schwanz Lake ......................46
Figure 26. Pre- and Post-Pipe Extension, Hay Lake vs. Schwanz Lake, 1991-1999 ........51
Figure 27. Seasonal Total Phosphorus Concentrations, Hay Lake vs. Schwanz Lake,
1997 ....................................................................................................................................52
Figure 28. Water Level vs. Precipitation, Schwanz Lake, 1991-1999 ..............................54
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Characteristics of Schwan Lake and Its Watershed .............................................1
Table 2. Summary of Project Revenues and Expenditures, 1994-1997 ............................15
Table 3. Schwan Lake Watershed Land Use, 1992 and 1997 ..........................................17
Table 4. PONDSIZE Output of 116-acre Increase in Single-Family
Residences, Schwan Lake Watershed, 1992-1997 ...........................................................21
Table 5. PONDSIZE Output of 23-acre Increase in Public Facilities,
Schwan Lake Watershed, 1992-1997 ...............................................................................22
Table 6. Phosphorus Load, Flow-weighted Mean Concentration, Watershed
Area, and New Stormwater Ponds, 1991 to 1997 ..............................................................23
Table 7. Phosphorus Load, Flow-weighted Mean Phosphorus Concentration,
Measured Precipitation, and Measured Summer Mean Phosphorus Concentration,
1991 to 1997 ......................................................................................................................24
Table 8. Schwanz Lake Water Quality Data, 1991-1999 ..................................................27
Table 9. Phytoplankton Sampled, 1991 and 1996 .............................................................43
Table 10. Percent Green and Bluegreen Phytoplankton Enumerated, 1991 and 1997 ......44
Table 11. Macrophyte Composition in Schwanz Lake, 1991 and 1997 ............................44
Table 12. Changes in Stormwater Runoff Entering Schwanz Lake, 1991 and 1997.........45
Table 13. Hypolimnetic dissolved oxygen (mg/L), 1991-1997 .........................................49
Table 14. Flooding Events in the Schwanz Lake Watershed, 1992-1999 .........................55
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Date: February 15, 2001
Agenda Item: J-2; Lower Minnesota River
Watershed District proposed joint
powers agreement
411 City of Eagan
Parks and Recreation MEMO Action X
Information
Attachments X (Proposed agreement
AGENDA ITEM: J-2; LOWER MINNESOTA RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT
PROPOSED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
ITEM OVERVIEW: Recommend City Council to enter into joint powers agreement with Lower
Minnesota River Watershed District to formalize statutorily authorized and currently practiced relationship
between the district and City.
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY:
Approximately 10 percent of the City of Eagan-essentially the area northwest of Highway 13-
is part of the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD). The LMRWD is established
in accordance with the Minnesota Watershed Law (MN Stats. Ch. 103D) to conserve natural
resources of the Lower Minnesota River by land use planning, flood control, and other
conservation projects. Although the LMRWD oversees and regulates water resources
management within its jurisdictional boundaries along the Minnesota River, its relationships to
local governmental units primarily is cooperative and facilitative.
ANALYSIS:
The LMRWD requests the City of Eagan (and other member cities) to enter into a joint powers
agreement (see attached proposed joint powers agreement) to formalize and clearly define the
roles and responsibilities that are statutorily authorized for the district and the City and which are
currently being practiced. Basically, the joint powers agreement puts to paper that which is
already occurring (i.e., local government regulation and management with watershed district
oversight and review especially for proposals within the district that have significant potential
impacts to the Lower Minnesota River).
DISCUSSION/EVALUATION:
This request requires formal action by the City Council.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Recommend City Council to enter into joint powers agreement with Lower Minnesota River
Watershed District to formalize statutorily authorized and currently practiced relationship
between the district and City.
Item: S- 2 ; Lew M%'1 IZ...e.
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Attachment #
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE LOWER MINNESOTA RIVER
WATERSHED DISTRICT
AND
THE CITY OF EAGAN
1
Agreement
Between Lower Minnesota River Watershed District
and
City of Eagan
Whereas,
The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) adopted and the Minnesota Board of Water and
Soil Resources (BWSR) approved the LMRWD Water Management Plan (Plan), which was prepared in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes 103D and 103B, and Minnesota Rules 8410; and
Whereas,
The LMRWD Managers envision the District will provide leadership, encompassing (in descending
priority) the roles of information and data provider; project facilitator; project proposer; and regulator
regarding Minnesota River issues; and
Whereas,
The LMRWD Managers believe that regulation is more properly performed by local governmental units,
provided that regulation by the local governmental units is consistent with the goals and policies of the
LMRWD Plan; and
Whereas,
The City of Eagan is willing to perform review and permitting procedures necessary to implement the
goals and policies of the LMRWD; and
Whereas,
Both parties wish to clearly define the respective roles of LMRWD and the City of Eagan, prior to and
through the interim period between LMRWD Plan approval by BWSR and local plan approval by the
LMRWD, and thereafter as the parties may agree.
Therefore, be it resolved that the LMRWD and the City of Eagan agree to the following processes:
The City of Eagan agrees to :
1. Implement water management policies, standards and criteria at least as strict as those in the LMRWD
Plan and its amendments on all City of Eagan projects.
2. The City of Eagan shall submit project proposals to LMRWD for review and comment whenever the
project meets any of the following criteria:
• The project is a residential development affecting five (5) or more acres of land;
• The project is a public/commercial/industrial development affecting one (1) or more acres of
land;
• The project involves construction or reconstruction of runoff management infrastructure
where the contributing watershed is five (5) acres or more;
• The project will result in diversion of surface water flows between defined subwatersheds;
• The project will change intercommunity flowrates;
• The project is located in the Minnesota River floodplain.
2
Where the LMRWD review identifies areas where the City of Eagan permits are less strict than the
standards in the LMRWD plan, the City of Eagan shall incorporate the provisions of LMRWD
comments into City of Eagan permits as necessary to enforce the LMRWD water management
standards.
3. Submit amendments/revisions to city comprehensive plans to LMRWD for review and comment.
4. Inspect projects under construction, and enforce those City of Eagan permit provisions intended to
implement the policies, standards and criteria of the LMRWD pursuant to this agreement.
5. LMRWD will administer its Minnesota River Floodplain Regulations in the City of Eagan until the
City of Eagan adopts either a) a DNR-approved floodplain ordinance, or b) a floodplain ordinance that
conforms with the LMRWD's water management plan. After the City of Eagan adopts such an
ordinance, the City of Eagan will regulate floodplain activities, unless the City of Eagan gives the
authority to LMRWD. The City of Eagan will require landowners to obtain permits prior to making
alterations in the Minnesota River floodplain.
6. Be the designated local government unit (LGU) for the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) and rules,
responsible for wetland regulation, including enforcement.
LMRWD agrees to:
1. Review project plans and amendments/revisions to city comprehensive plans for conformance with
LMRWD policies, standards and criteria, and provide review comments at no cost to the City of Eagan
within [a mutually-agreed upon time to be specified].
2. Conduct periodic inspections to monitor City of Eagan enforcement of LMRWD policies, standards,
and criteria, and to work cooperatively to resolve conflicts over the implementation of LMRWD
policies, standards and criteria.
3. Administer its Minnesota River Floodplain Regulations in the City of Eagan until the City of Eagan
adopts either a) a DNR-approved floodplain ordinance, or b) a floodplain ordinance that conforms
with the LMRWD's water management plan. After the City of Eagan adopts either a DNR-approved
floodplain ordinance or a floodplain ordinance that conforms with this plan, it is the responsibility of
the City of Eagan to regulate floodplain activities, unless the City of Eagan gives the authority to
LMRWD. Landowners must obtain permits from the appropriate governmental unit prior to making
alterations in the Minnesota River floodplain.
Both parties agree this resolution shall be changed to account for changes in their relationship as occasioned by
approval of the local water management plan, approval of changes to the LMRWD Plan, or other circumstances
affecting the management of water resources within the LMRWD and the City of Eagan. For example, as resource
assessments and plans are completed, LMRWD will seek to amend this joint resolution to include specific limits
and/or special resource protection methods/strategies in the watershed.
This joint resolution is rescindable upon sixty days notice by either party. In the event this resolution is rescinded,
or if the LMRWD determines, after a public hearing, that the City of Eagan has failed to enforce the standards and
policies of the LMRWD, then the LMRWD will adopt regulations pursuant to the findings of a subsequent public
hearing, and begin operating a permit program in the City of Eagan to enforce the standards and policies of the
LMRWD.
3
Accepted , 19 Accepted , 19
Lower Minnesota River Watershed District City of Eagan
President Date Mayor Date
City Manager Date
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Fit :~:0 1. 08PM LMRWD No 0335 P. 1
LOWER
MNESOTA RIVER
WATERSHED DISTRICT
Scott County 6ovemmeni Center Tom L. fienwelee, vreslcbnt
200 4" Avenue West NCO: (612) 404.5312. fax: (612) 404-5318
Shakopee, MN 55379 Wallaei E. If+iil, Va PresdW
Tel: (952) 496-8842, Fax: (952) 496-8844 Office: (952) 884-1632. Fax: (952) 884-n26
Olinde 50otli. secr&ry
June 26, 2000 O6a (952) 471-0 . M 285. Fax (952) 471-0682
EOwird A. Soldempp, Treasuror
Office: (612) 920.4398. For (612) 920.0066
Eric Macbeth am Kromer, Assn Treasurer
Call: (651) 335-8305. Fax (952) 894-3235
Water Resources Coordinator ILwM 0. Eipft, Atlminlstntar
City of Eagan Office: (952) 496.8842. Fax: (952) 496.8844
3501 Coachman Point
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Mr. Macbeth:
The Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) approved their 509c Water
Resource Management plan in September, 1999. As stated in Section 6.2.3 of the
LMRWD plan, the LMRWD seeks to enter into a joint resolution/agreement with the
City of Eagan.
Throughout the planning process, City of Eagan and other governmental agency staff
participated by reviewing and providing comments on the plan. Based upon this input,
the managers of the LMRWD believe that the good work the City of Eagan has
implemented in enforcing water management regulations should remain in your control.
The goals of the LMRWD as stated in Section 5.14 are: to keep regulation at the local
level; to minimize costs to local governments; and to ensure local regulation is consistent
with the LMRWD plan. By having this agreement in place, the LMRWD will have more
resources and funds available to establish partnerships and implement projects. The
purpose of the joint resolution/agreement is to define the respective roles of the LMRWD
and the City of Eagan in water management.
At this time, the managers of the LMRWD request that you present this joint
resolution/agreement to your City Council and recommend entering into this agree with
the LMRWD. If you have any questions regarding the joint resolution/agreement or
would like me to present the agreement to your City Council, please contact me at
(952)496-8842. On behalf of the managers of the LMRWD, we look forward to working
with you and your staff on protecting the unique resources found in the Lower Minnesota
River Watershed District.
Since lv.
Kevin D. Bi
District Administrator
Date: 2/15/01
Agenda Item: K-2; Youth Development Program
Update
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Action
City of Eagan Information X
Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments X 1. Wescott Center
W/S Program
2. Quarry Park W/S
Program
AGENDA ITEM: K-2, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 3. Ethnic B e kdown
PROGRAM UPDATE Table
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: LOUDI RIVAMONTE, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
COORDINATOR
I ITEM DESCRIPTION: The evolution of the Youth Development program, current status,
challenges, and future insights.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
The Youth Development Program started in the Wescott Hills multi-housing unit complex in
1993 as a crime prevention/intervention service for "youth at risk". The Wescott neighborhood
consists of 120 townhouse units located off of Yankee Doodle Road and Wescott Square.
Concerns over the socioeconomic problems, population density, a high crime rate and escalating
racial tensions prompted its inception. (The county at that time estimated over 100 preschool
children and additional 100 school age children living in the neighborhood.) Its origin was a
culmination of collaborative efforts between Wescott neighborhood residents, School District
196, Dakota County, H.R.A and the City's Police and Park and Recreation Department.
As a short-term solution, the City of Eagan Parks and Recreation department placed a trailer in
the neighborhood to run youth programs out of. Programs were run by volunteers from the
Wescott neighborhood and consisted of educational and recreational activities. Improvements on
the present basketball court were also made to encourage cooperative sports opportunities.
Unfortunately, the occurrences of program opportunities for youth were not met by volunteers.
As a long-term solution, the position of the Youth Development Coordinator was established in
1994. This position was a partnership between ISD 196 and Eagan Parks and Recreation. The
school district funded one quarter of the position and Parks and Recreation supported the
remaining three-quarters.
Responsibilities included creating and implementing youth programs at Wescott and serving as a
diversity counselor at Dakota Hills Middle School. This position also acted as a liaison between
the middle school and families living in the Wescott neighborhood to reduce racial tensions and
forge a better relationship between staff and families.
Also, in July of 1994, the City rented a townhouse unit and established the "Wescott Service
Center". In addition to providing recreational activities for the neighborhood, the center served as
a community meeting place, tutoring center and space for human service agencies to meet with
clients.
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Wescott Commons Park was dedicated to the community in the fall of 1994. This park is located
in the middle of the multi-housing unit complex and includes green space for sports and games, a
playground and junior basketball court.
Funding, acquisition and development of the Wescott Commons Park was in thanks to
collaborative efforts of Wescott property owners, Dakota Co. HRA/HUD and Eagan Parks and
Recreation.
The summer of 1995, attempts were made to expand the Youth Development program into the
Quarry Park neighborhood, but were not met with success. The Quarry Park neighborhood is the
pocket of Eagan in School District 197. It is located at Yankee Doodle and Coachman Road.
Approximately nine multi-housing unit complexes make up the targeted neighborhood.
CURRENT PROGRAM:
The present Youth Development Coordinator started in May of 1996 charged with the mission to
strengthen and expand services and secure additional funding. At the beginning of summer
programs that year, 12 children had registered in the program. By the end of the summer the
program was averaging 25 participants.
For the past two years, the program has been averaging 100 participants attending Wescott
programs each trimester. Programs include: (See attachment 1)
• Teen MentorshipNolunteer * Community Events
• Preschool/Extended Kindergarten * Family Nights
• After School and Evening Activities * Summer and non school day programs
• Teen Program * Year-round tutoring
Collaborative partnerships with other agencies continue to be an integral part of the program.
Although the Youth Development Coordinator position is now fully funded by the City, the
mutual relationship with School District 196 continues to exist.
Expansion into the Quarry Park neighborhood has also been successful thanks to the partnership
with School District 197 and an aggressive promotional campaign. During the school year, the
program averages 22 participants and last summer's numbers doubled to 40. Participant
offerings include: (See attachment 2)
• After school activities * Intergenerational Community Events
• 0-5 year old program through ECFE * Expanded summer and non school day fun
In response to servicing other Eagan areas of need, the Youth Development program has made
efforts to program in the Rahn and Diffley Road area and the Cinnamon Ridge multi-housing unit
complexes. These efforts have not yet been successful. Barriers to this expansion have been lack
of funding and personnel resources, no centralized area to do programs and inconsistent
cooperation from apartment managers.
Additional funding sources have also been secured. Grants have been awarded from Dakota
County, State of Minnesota, School Districts 196 and 197, Minnesota Regional Arts Council,
Peoples Gas. The sharing of funding, personnel, supplies and equipment from collaborative
partners also further program services.
Challenges to Service:
Program challenges within each neighborhood are unique. Challenges in the Wescott
neighborhood have been multiple. Over ninety per cent of residents living in this neighborhood
are on public assistance. The transience rate also remains high. Approximately 40% of the
center's participants change from year to year. Promoting the program has become less of a
barrier due to multiple methods of advertisement. The biggest challenge in the Wescott
neighborhood has been the high crime rate and substantial shift in demographics.
Since Wescott programs began, the juvenile crime rate overall has declined. Unfortunately,
adult crime has risen since 1997. One out of six police calls for service originate in this
neighborhood. In 1998 Wescott Hills Apartments had 13.4% of all the calls for service to
Eagan's apartments even though the 120-unit complex represents only 2% of the total number of
apartments in Eagan.
Establishing the police substation in May of 2000 has been an invaluable service, stabilizing the
neighborhood, reducing crime and offering more space for human service agencies to meet with
clients.
A major shift in neighborhood demographics has also occurred in the past two years. (See
attachment 3) The major ethnic group the Wescott Center is servicing has changed from African
American to Somali. Language and cultural barriers have been challenging. Staff has been
working hard to locate resources and infuse ethnic relevancy into all programming at the center.
Barriers to the delivery of service in the Quarry Park neighborhood differ than the Wescott
neighborhood. Socioeconomic conditions vary at the nine different multi-housing unit
complexes. Social isolation, a lack of knowledge of community resources and program
promotion are the key challenges that face staff.
FUTURE INSIGHTS:
The Youth Development program will continue to provide a framework of resources and activities
aimed at lessening the risk factors of juvenile crime. Addressing the changing needs of targeted
populations, opportunities will always include structured recreational activities, a network system
that connects families with community resources and programs that foster multi-cultural
understanding and respect.
Optimistic plans include expansion into targeted areas of need and securing larger, multi-year
funding sources to further deliver services and accommodate new emerging immigrant populations.
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PreSehool/Kindergarten: Tutoring
Ages 4-6 years old
Monday - Frida All Ages
y Monday - Thursday
10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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lend your kindergartners and preschoolers to the Wesott Come and get help with homework or school projects
:enter from 10:00 a.m. until kindergarten bus pick-up time. from Dakota Hills Middle School and Glacier Hills
We will place the children on the bus. This program will Elementary Teachers.
nclude special activities designed to support kindergartners
end preschool children to do their best in school. Teens Night
Grades 6 - 12
Wednesday Nights
Juniors: 1st - 5th Grade
6 p.m. 8 p.m.
Afternoon: 4-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. Fee: To Be Announced
Evening: 6-8 p.m. Mon.,Tues., Thurs.
Fee: $0.50/day
Indoor and outdoor special events are planned to
challenge and entertain you. All events are announced at
the Center.
afternoon Program - Challenge yourself through games,
activities, puzzles, and projects. Teen Volunteer
Grades 6 -10
,:,7vcning Program - Join us at the Center for arts, crafts,
Please sign up at the Center
:coking projects, and movies.
for available opportunities.
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Activity Calendar LOCATION:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Quarry Park Shelter
Building
Hobby Crafts Indoor/Outdoor Homework Help Creative On Coachman Road
Games & Sports plus Cooking next to the Alden Pond
Movies or Video Townhouses
Games ' Ili DAYS AND HOURS: moan
Monday through
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ID
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Get your homework FEE:
Take part in doing Have fun playing a done, and then watch a
leather work and variety of games both movie or play a video Create an enjoyable after $20.00 per session
Or
woodworking. inside and outside. game. school snack. $1.50 per week
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For more information, call Loudi Rivamonte, Eagan Parks and Recreation, at 651-681-4660. January 16- June 1
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Wescott Neighborhood Ethnic Breakdown
1999 WESCOTT 1999 WESCOTT CENTER
ELEMENTARY PARTICIPANT BREAKDOWN
SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN
Caucasian 14.6%
Caucasian 29% African American 53.9%
African American 51% American Indian 3.4%
American Indian 1% Hispanic 3.4%
Hispanic 5% Asian 4.5%
Asian 5% Somali 20.2%
Somali 9%
2000 WESCOTT 2000 WESCOTT CENTER
ELEMENTARY PARTICIPANT BREAKDOWN
SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN
Caucasian 30.2% Caucasian 16.6%
African American 29.5% African American 36.3%
American Indian 3.2% American Indian 0%
Hispanic 3.2% Hispanic .03%
Asian 2.1% Asian .07%
Somali 31.8% Somali 47%
parks 8i recreation MEMO
city of eagan
TO: Tom Hedges, City Administrator
CC: Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation,
Mike Ridley, Senior Planner
Tom Colbert, Public Works Director
Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Director
Gregg Hove, City Forester
Pam Dudziak, Planner
Paul Olson, Parks Superintendent
FROM: Beth Wielde, Parks and Recreation Administration Specialist
DATE: December 19, 2000
SUBJECT: Advisory Commission Action, January 11,2001 Regular Meeting
The following issues were brought before the Advisory Parks Commission during their regular
meeting on January 11, 2001. The information is listed under its appropriate agenda item. For
more information on any of the agenda items, see Beth Wielde in the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Consent Agenda
Metro Greenivav Planning Grant Application
The APrC unanimously approved the submission of the planning grant application.
Development Proposals
Finch Place
The APrC was asked to review a preliminary plat for Finch Place, a 23-lot development with a
density of 2.5 acres. City Forester Greg Hove inventoried 427 significant trees on the property,
averaging 14" in diameter. The plan calls for the removal of 270 trees (63%), exceeding the
ordinance level of 40% removal. Tree mitigation plans show the replacement of 112 trees, one
short of the required 113.
Water quality and wetland concerns arise from the proposed encroachment and disturbance of the
wetland buffer due to grading. Stormwater treatment would require disturbing the 30-foot buffer
area near the pond, causing disturbance of natural wetland.
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There was discussion by the APrC as to reasons behind the 63% tree removal, and where the
hardship lies within the development, necessitating the large volume of tree removal.
Commission Action
APrC unanimously decided to recommend denial of the proposal, with concerns about the density
of the project, and the unclear definition of "hardship" as it applies to the project.
Glen Pond 2"d Addition
Glen Pond 2"d Addition proposed to construct four apartment units and three recreational areas on
14.2 acres. This proposal is similar to a proposal approved by the City in 2000, although terms of a
land exchange were never finalized. The current proposal encompasses only land currently owned
by the applicant.
The proposal indicates 4 '/2 acres of trees would be removed, totaling 68.9%. This exceeds
ordinance allowance of 47.5% for this type of development, and requires mitigation. The
mitigation plan shows a replacement of 214 trees on-site with the balance (41 trees) to be placed on
adjacent property owned by the applicant. Hove stated that the applicant would be required to
submit a plan that shows the 41 off-site replacement trees.
The proposed development will meet the water quality requirements of the City by establishing a
treatment pond. The applicant will need to submit a no-loss determination application with the City
and a detailed excavation and grading proposal to the Corps of Engineers, which will initiate a 30-
day public review before the activity is permitted and can proceed.
Commission Action
After discussing the application in conjunction with the upcoming Ring Road issue, the APrC felt
that the plat should be reviewed based upon its own merit. The Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the plat based on its own merit.
Sure Construction Conditional Use Permit and Variance
Sure Construction proposes to build a two-story, 20,860 square foot commercial building on a 1.7
acre site. The developer has applied for a conditional use permit to allow an impervious surface
coverage of 31% (exceeding the 25% ordinance), and a variance to allow off-street parking stalls of
9' instead of the 10' regulation in the ordinance.
The APrC expressed concern over the increase of impervious surface, due to their efforts to
encourage developers to keep it at a minimum. A drive connecting parking lots on the north and
south sides of the building would increase traffic efficiency, but increase impervious surface. The
Commission questioned if all the parking was necessary, given that there were no tenants identified.
The Commission discussed "Proof of Parking."
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The APrC did not express concern over the decrease of stall width to 9'. The primary concern with
the proposal was the increased impervious surface.
Commission Action
The APrC unanimously recommended denial of the proposal.
Old Business/New Business
There was no old or new business on the agenda.
Other Business
Advisory Parks Commission February Meeting Date
Due to a holiday on the third Monday of February, the Commission opted to hold their next
regular meeting on Thursday, February 15 at 7:00 in Eagan City Council chambers.
2001 CIP Update
Superintendent of Parks Paul Olson recapped efforts on the 2001 CIP projects. These projects
due for implementation in 2001 include:
> Blackhawk Park, parking lot security lighting
> Northview Park, parking lot security lighting
> Lexington Diffley, parking lot security lighting
> Rahn Park, hockey rink light system upgrade
? Replacement of playground structures, sites yet to be determined
> North Park, installation of infrastructure, pending approval of conceptual plans.
> Carry over items from 2000, including:
o Moonshine Park planning
o North Park mitigation
Exhibits Associated with Agenda Items
To view the exhibits associated with the agenda items, including plat maps, relevant documents,
or site plans, see Beth Wielde in the Parks and Recreation Department at extension 144.
Minutes of the January 11, 2001 Regular Meeting
To obtain minutes of the Advisory Parks Commission meeting, contact Cherryl Mesko in the
Parks and Recreation Department at extension 661.
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Why Our Playgrounds are Boring to Today's Wired Child
By Jay Beckwith
Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association
63rd Annual Conference -11/5/00
Historical Background
As the designer of PlayBoosters and KidBuilders I have been sometimes been
called the father of the modern playground. In fact there where many others,
such as Richard Dattner, Paul Friedburg, and Steve King who also were also
influential in the early development of architectural alternatives to the then
dominant form of play equipment, swings, slides and climbers made from pipe.
I created PlayBoosters to fulfill a specific design requirement, play equipment for
elementary schools. The concept of attaching play events to linked platforms
was intended to take advantage of the characteristic style of play for 1st through
3rd graders games of chase and tag. A large complex play structure perfectly
matches the physical and development needs of children of that age in a high-
density setting.
In those days we talked a lot about "play environments." These were envisioned
as diverse spaces with all manner of play opportunities. We did not intend that
post and deck play structures become the total play space, which is now sadly
the rule.
Even if our vision of thirty years ago had been fully realized it would not be right
for today's children. Kids now are fundamentally and profoundly different than
children of even a decade ago. If we are to invest in the creation of recreation
spaces that are relevant now and have a chance of some utility into the future
we must better understand what today's kids need and why our own childhood
prevents us from seeing those needs clearly.
How the Past Prevents Seeing Today's Needs Clearly
As a "grown up" you have a point of view that effectively puts on blinders that
prevents you from fully understanding the present needs of kids. You need only
look at the friction between your City Council and the kids demanding a BMX
track to see that there is a lack of understanding and shared values.
When we grew up one belonged, more or less to one of four groups: Jocks,
Preppies, Nerds and Geeks. What is interesting is that membership in one of
these cliques was determined largely by ones selection of leisure activities.
Obviously the more you were into football or basketball the more you became a
jock. Tennis or golf, and to a lesser extent baseball and track were the leisure
pursuits for those bound to become the "suits" of the next generation.
Al. fill
Is this your first year at camp? Yes. What do you think of the ramps and all the stuff around? Bad. As in no good?
They re awesome. What makes them good? They have a whole bunch of different varieties of ramps to skate, so you
don't get bored skating one thing. You can pretty much do whatever you leel like doing. What do you think of all the
gymnast girls here who are super strong? I hope they don't beat me up. Who s your favorite pro or amateur? Chad
Muska. What about a pro or amateur who's at camp right now? Steve Caballero. What do you think of Rolkr6Wders?
They re Iruitbooters. What else do you think about them? Rotlerbtadmg is too easy. What do you think about all the
bikers? Tney're pretty cool. Did you see anybody get hurt real bad? I haven't seen anyone get hurl real bad. Now much do you think the average professional skateboarder makes
in a year? Seventy-five-thousand dollars.
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Do you think this kid plays on swings and slides?
The Wired Child
Consider this, today's ten year old has never known a time without a personal
computer, the Internet or 150 TV channels. Heck, they've never even seen a
black and white TV or computer screen. They've always lived in prosperity and
without war. And most importantly for those concerned with recreation, every
playground they have ever played on has had essentially the same play
structure.
They've rooted for Tony Hawks while he struggled to be the first to land a "900",
two and a half rotations in the air above a half-pipe. When he landed it at the X-
Games it was for their generation the equivalent of the first steps on the moon.
They know Tony as a world-class athlete, father of two, and the star of the video
games ProSkater I and II. Which, by the way have grossed more sales than all
but the very top Hollywood blockbusters.
The Twentieth Century for these kids is just one block of time. For a Halloween
costume they might choose a flapper's dress, poodle skirt or tie-dye shirt and
bell-bottoms, and consider any of the choices simply "retro."
Today's kids grow up faster and stay young longer. The play structures that
used to attract kids in the 70's from five to preteens are now used only a little by
the 8 year olds. A 10 year-old plays there only when there is no other option.
For adults the "Information Age" is still largely external. We think of it mainly as
computers. These kids swim in a sea of information like dolphins in a warm
ocean. And because of this immersion their very cognitive processes are
fundamentally different. The root cause of the "crisis" in education today is that
you might as well have donkeys trying to teach chimpanzees for all that teachers
and kids share in their perception of the world.
In trying to understand what this change means, what kids will respond to and
respect. I've spent a lot of time among the kids and with the literature in this
field. From my studies I've developed eleven basic rules. These have really
helped me better see the world through their eyes. They have also illuminated
my design practice. I use them every day to make choices about what to build
so that I am sure the kids will like what I make.
The following terms and concepts are all language used with computers and the
Information Age. It is important to understand that their application is not
Yes, there is a sudden resurgence in interest skateparks. But again, these are
generally just copies of concepts that are 20 years old, bowls or street courses.
I have yet to see anywhere a park development that truly embodies the needs of
today.
I am not suggesting that ball fields and play structures won't be part of
playgrounds for decades to come. I am proposing that they are not the be all
and end all. Designs that are limited to these features will be less successful and
popular than those those also include well-designed trails and have BMX options
or even ramps and other tricks along the route. Up to date parks will have
skateparks as well but these will tend to be smaller and less expensive and the
events will be changeable so that the activities can be constantly refreshed. And
they will have bouldering walls. These walls will not be lame plastic add-ons to
play structures but valid climbing challenges that will engage the whole family.
These are exciting times. The way families spend their leisure time is undergoing
a tremendous transformation. I hope you are as excited about adapting to these
new opportunities and the new concepts that your departments are
implementing. I hope the ideas we have shared today will provide insights that
reinforce your efforts.
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ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 11, 2001
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 11,
2001 with the following Commission Members present: Joseph Bari, Terry Davis, N. Mark Filipi, Barbara
Johnson, George Kubik, Daryle Petersen, Dorothy Peterson and John Rudolph. Commission Members Cyndee
Fields and Floyd Hiar were not present. Staff present include Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Jeff
Asfahl, Superintendent of Recreation; Paul Olson, Parks Superintendent; Gregg Hove, Forestry Supervisor; Jim
Storland, Water Resources Technician; and Beth Wielde, Administrative Specialist filling in for Recording
Secretary Cherry] Mesko.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Vraa suggested combining item E, Department Happenings, and item K, Superintendents
Update. Superintendents Asfahl and Olson will be responsible for the presentation. Member Filipi moved,
Member Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as amended.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF December 18, 2000
Minutes were not included in the Commission packet and will be reviewed at the February 15t meeting.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors who wished to address the Commission under this agenda item.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Items highlighted by Recreation Supervisor Asfahl were softball team coordination, progress on the
sponsorship policy, the writing deadline for the Spring brochure, requests for summer field use, preschool
programs, ice rink hotline for rink availability, events of the "Don't Break the Ice" program.
Items highlighted by Superintendent Olson include rinks and ice conditions, bringing snow to the Trapp
Farm Park sledding hill, the meeting of the Lebanon Hills Task Force where some concept plans were shared
(scheduled for County Board review on February 17th followed by a 30-day comment period), renewal of Sentence
to Serve contracts, renewal of rental house leases, and trimming along the Highline Trail.
Member Bari inquired where funding for upgrading comes from. Director Vraa responded that funds
come from the operational budget, that Park Site funds are not used for maintenance costs.
CONSENT AGENDA
METRO GREENWAY PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION
Member Johnson moved to approve the Metro Greenway Planning Grant Application. Member Filipi
seconded, with all members voting to approve.
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
FINCH PLACE, BASIC BUILDERS, INC.
Planner Pam Dudziak provided background on the Finch Place development. The property is currently
zoned agricultural, and the application requests it be rezoned as single family residential. The site is wooded, and
has a pond in the SW corner. The development calls for 23 lots on 2 cul-de-sacs with a private street extension at
a density of 2.5 per acre.
City Forester Gregg Hove presented the tree inventory, showing 427 significant trees on the site, primarily
in the northern portion by the water body. Trees on the current farmstead are primarily boxelders and aspens,
averaging 14" diameter. 15% of the trees are oak, averaging 14" diameter. Sizes range from 6" to an 84" willow.
Hove stated the plan calls for removal of 270 trees (63%). City ordinance states that for this type of
property, the removal allowance is 40%, so tree mitigation is necessary. 113 of the trees on this property must be
mitigated with Category A trees or equivalent Category B or C trees. Development plans show 112 trees being
mitigated, thus developer must re-submit a mitigation plan allowing for the 1 tree difference.
Member Dorothy Peterson asked if custom grading was possible on the site. Hove said it hadn't been
proposed, and that it was more common to see total site grading.
Chair Rudolph asked Hove to elaborate on the expectations regarding hardships, and what hardships were
stated in the proposal application. Hove stated the developer is to be held to the 40% requirement, unless hardship
was proven. Hove said he had no answer as to why 60% of the trees could not be preserved. The developer was
not present to answer inquiries. Member Kubik wondered if the City should be getting legal advice about hardship
determination.
Member Johnson noted the City has not seen a revised plan as of yet. Forester Hove states the developers
have not responded to staff request. Member Daryle Peterson noted that staff has inquired but has had no response
regarding revised mitigation plans at this time, although the developer has been notified of the requirement.
Chair Rudolph stated the Commission was is a difficult position trying to determine the hardship
associated with this property. He stated he was not comfortable taking down trees for roadway purposed and
claiming the trees present the hardship. Member Daryle Peterson asked Planner Dudziak to review some planning
standards regarding Shoreland Overlay districts and house sizes on the lots. Dudziak did so, noting that all the
footprints are conceptual at this time, no dimensions were available, but it meets the 85' standard.
Forester Hove noted that the trees will need to be mitigated on-site, and this requirement has been met.
Member Dorothy Peterson inquired if any of these significant removed trees will be oak. He noted that there
weren't any big oaks on the site. The oaks are about 12 to 14 inches, largest is 24 inches. Most preservation will
occur around the water body. He reiterated the "tight" configuration of the development.
Water Quality Technician Jim Storland, filling in for Coordinator Eric Macbeth, described retention
ponds on the site. He noted that stormwater requirements were met by two ponds on the site. There are about
three acres not being treated by the pond. Cash dedication of $5,239 will be required.
Storland noted a 30 foot buffer strip encroached on backyards of seven lots, and that protection of the
buffer strip is not included in the plan. Water Quality staff would like to see an attemptto preserve the strip by
backyard grading or retaining walls. Member Davis asked Storland to identify which lots abut the retention pond.
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Storland indicated lots along the south and west boundary of the pond. He indicated uncertainty of the exact slope
of the back yard areas. Member Davis noted many problems associated with the lack of yard space and grade of
the land; fertilizers and other pollutants could intrude into the pond. Daryle Peterson stated the problem with the
buffer is the development density.
Rather than approve with conditions that would have to be followed through upon in depth, Member
Daryle Peterson moved to deny the proposal. Member Dorothy Peterson seconded. Chair Rudolph expressed
concern with the proposal, and agreed with the motion to deny the proposal. The vote was unanimous to deny the
proposal.
Member Kubik requested staff investigate the definition of hardship and the legal implications thereof.
GLEN POND 2°d ADDITION
Planner Pam Dudziak gave a brief background of the Glen Pond project, including that other plans have
been presented to Commission and Council before. The site plan includes three recreational areas, which were not
on previous plans.
City Forester Gregg Hove noted the trees were generally deciduous. Trees were inventoried by square feet
of significant trees rather than numbers. The western 2/3 are regrowth from previous development. Trees along
the pond area have been there for a long time, with diameters ranging from 3" to 12". Larger trees lie around the
water body.
Hove mentioned the development proposes to remove 4 '/2 acres of trees, totaling 68.9%. Allowable tree
removal by ordinance is 47.5%, thus necessitating a tree mitigation plan. A mitigation plan has been submitted
with the landscaping plan, showing the intention to preserve vegetation around the water body. Of the 255
Category B trees on the site, the mitigation plan shows replacement of 214, with the balance (41) to be placed on
adjacent property owned by the applicant. Hove stated that the applicant would be required to submit a plan for the
41 off-site tree replacements.
Hove wishes to add that the applicant be required to install 214 Category B trees as on-site mitigation
(which has been done), and the applicant submit a mitigation plan showing the off-site mitigation trees, in addition
to standard requirements.
Member Johnson asked for confirmation that the applicant has indeed met mitigation requirements. Hove
said that it has been met by the on and off-site plans. Johnson also inquired whether the proposed ring road would
become a factor in this case. Director Vraa stated that the developer had asked that the APrC review the plans
regardless of where the ring road would be, since the decision rests with Council and has not yet been determined.
The APrC can consider it as a stand-alone issue.
Water Resources Technician Jim Storland noted that the stormwater was treated by one pond, by
excavating a Type II wetland. To excavate a Type II wetland (which is permitted by state law), the developer will
need to submit a "no loss" determination application with the City. They will also need to submit a detailed
excavation and grading plan to the Army Corps of Engineers. This will be subject to 30-day public review, and no
grading can take place before the 30-day period is up.
Chair Rudolph asked if there was a reason that the trees could not be preserved at 68.9%, and asked if the
developer was present to ask questions. Dick Krohn of RBA Architects, spoke on behalf of Larry Wenzel of Glen
Pond developments. He noted a correction on the recreational space, short about 20,000 feet. There are 228 units,
as opposed to 238, but that equates to 68,400 feet, "We're at 46,200." The site plan indicates room around
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property for recreation space in flat areas around Marice Drive. Krohn mentioned the desirability of the land
features. Mr. Krohn stated that one-third of the trees were on the unbuildable wetland, and adapting units doesn't
make economic sense.
Member Davis inquired how level Recreational Area 3, which is right along the wetland. Mr. Krohn
stated that was sloped, but not radically. It could be used for unstructured and pick-up games. He noted that Areas
1 and 2 would be relatively flat. Rudolph asked if that area was being maintained and mowed. Krohn said it was.
Member Bari expressed concern over the Ring Road issue, and felt that until the Ring Road issue was
resolved, the project could not go forth. He expressed concern that the City Council would not approve the project.
Chair Rudolph asked whether efforts of the Ring Road project would cause the project to move, and will it result in
loss of recreational space if the buildings had to move. Mr. Krohn said if the Ring Road project proceeded,
Recreational Areas I and 2 are unbuildable, and the recreation area would be cut in half.
Daryle Peterson asked for clarification whether the implementation of the Ring Road would require the
Glen Pond project to come back before the Commission. Director Vraa stated that the preliminary plat had been
approved, and that the Ring Road agreement had not been set. He stated the new plans would replace the original
preliminary plat.
Chair Rudolph asked what the timeline was for the development to proceed. Mr. Krohn said that they
were slated for the spring. Chair Rudolph asked if all of the buildings would be constructed at the same time, and
whether it would be a phased development, a one or two year project. Krohn indicated it would be phased.
Rudolph also inquired whether there was a timetable for the Ring Road. Director Vraa said the Ring Road project
was supposed to go to the Advisory Planning Commission at the end of the month.
Member Davis stated that the plan should be judged on its own merit, regardless of developments on the
Ring Road issue, with acknowledgement that the Ring Road could impact the project. Davis expressed that he has
no problem accepting it on its own merit. Member Daryle Peterson stated that the project was acceptable in terms
of tree mitigation and water quality conditions, and whether these terms were acceptable to the applicant. Mr.
Krohn stated that the terms were acceptable.
Member Davis asked what the intent of the recreation spaces were, and Mr. Krohn responded that they
were open green spaces. Member Davis commended the applicant on being sensitive to impervious surface.
Member Davis moved to approve the proposal, including the tree mitigation in place. Member Johnson seconded
the motion. After brief further discussion by Member Bari, Member Davis, and Mr. Krohn about whether the plan
would come back if the Ring Road were to go through, a vote was taken with all members voting in favor to
approve the proposal on its own merit.
SURE CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE
Planner Pam Dudziak provided background information on the project, which proposes to include a 31 %
impervious surface cover, exceeding the conditional use requirement of 25%. The variance application requests a
9' wide parking stall.
Member Daryle Peterson inquired what business would be occupying the building. Planner Dudziak
stated it would likely be medical and dental, but other tenants are unknown.
Director Vraa said it was unusual for variance applications to come back to the Advisory Parks
Commission, knowing their sensitivity to impervious surface issues. Chair Rudolph stated it was unsettling to see
the increase given all the work put in to decreasing impervious surface.
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When asked by Member Davis to specify the parking stall requirements, Dudziak stated the ordinance
specifies a 10' X 19' stall. The plat shows 19' stalls. Member Davis asked if an 18' stall would be too short for
consideration, and if shorter stall would help reduce impervious surface. Member Johnson asked if shorter stalls
were included as part of the variance application. Director Vraa stated that there would need to be a variance for
an 18' stall.
Member Filipi inquired about the reason for the road connection between the two parking areas. Planner
Dudziak stated that it was to prevent the parking lots from being isolated from each other and improving traffic
circulation. Staff requested the developer create the connection. Member Filipi commented on the conflict
between need for internal traffic circulation and desire for less impervious surface. Planner Dudziak provided
background on a similar project along Towne Center Drive. Daryle Peterson inquired if the phosphorus loading on
O'Leary Lake is known at this time. Storland stated that it was unknown at this time. Dorothy Peterson noted
there is aesthetic similarity to nearby developments, that there is no real break in impervious surface in that area.
Member Joseph Bari asked about the handicap parking ordinance requirements. Planner Dudziak stated
the standard was I to every 50 stalls. The handicap parking shown on the plan exceeds the requirement.
Member Davis inquired about the four stalls in the SW corner of the plan. He stated that these seemed
"tagged on," and wondered if they were there because of the lot connector. Planner Dudziak responded that there
had been some changes to the design plan. They are most likely there to meet the numeric parking requirements.
Dudziak said that proof of parking is acceptable, and it would need to be shown on the plan that the space is there
for the stalls. Daryle Peterson inquired about the parking lot space to the north of the development. Planner
Dudziak stated that this is a parking lot to a different development. Member Daryle Peterson asked if there was a
way to connect the lots. Dudziak stated that a connection was discussed, but it has not been explored fully.
Planner Dudziak stated that they did discuss a second access on the southern stubout, but the slope was too great.
Member Davis questioned whether the plan lends itself to an angled parking layout to reduce aisle space. Planner
Dudziak said typically a one-way drive aisle is a 16' width. Member Dorothy Peterson mentioned water quality
issues and impact on O'Leary Lake. She suggested withholding decision until more information about water
quality on this site has been researched. Planner Dudziak said that the major issue is phosphorus runoff, and that
staff hasn't yet completed an analysis of runoff impacts to O'Leary Lake. Chair Rudolph agreed. He stated this
issue combined with the impervious surface issue would negate all the work done on reducing impervious surface.
Based upon the lack of information and impervious surface issue, Rudolph made a motion to deny the proposal.
Member Filipi seconded.
Member Daryle Peterson wished to note he did not object to a 9' stall, but he does object to the other
stated issues. Member Davis said he would like to see more thought on getting to 25%, perhaps by using
alternative surface materials on sidewalks or other surfaces. He would also like to investigate the possibility of a
"Proof of Parking" alternative. Rudolph commented that as space becomes limited, developers have to try to
compact more into a property, and this could lead to similar conflict. Member Johnson asked if Planning staff had
requested the driveway on the west side of the building. Dudziak said yes, and they are unsure of exact additional
impervious surface. Member Filipi stated the conditions to be met should be listed; the APrC should know what
they are. Planner Dudziak, reading from the City Code, listed these conditions.
After the vote on Chair Rudolph's motion, the proposal was unanimously denied.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business for the Commission to review.
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NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business for the Commission to review.
WATER RESOURCES UPDATE
Water Resources Technician Jim Storland discussed three aeration units, described the installation of a
solar powered Helix on East Thomas Lake, and wetland restoration efforts on Cedar Pond.
SUPERINTENDENTS UPDATE
This item was presented in conjunction with Department Happenings.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
SETTING FEBRUARY MEETING DATE
With the President's Day holiday on February 19`h; the February APrC meeting date needed adjustment.
Director Vraa suggested that the February meeting include an introductory session for new members. He
recommended that this occur before, rather than during the next APrC meeting. Chair Rudolph concurred with
this suggestion. The regular meeting is set for February 15th at 7:00, with an introductory session to begin at 6:00.
2001 CIP UPDATE
Superintendent Olson noted that the Commission has developed a Capital Improvement Project Work
Plan to be funded from the Park Site Fund. Olson added that the Commission reviews the priorities every year and
makes recommendations based on existing needs, which allows some flexibility for changes.
Olson reviewed projects that were due for implementation in 2001, including:
• Blackhawk Park, parking lot security lighting
• Northview Park, parking lot security lighting
• Lexington Diffley, parking lot security lighting
• Rahn Park, hockey rink light system upgrade
• Replacement of playground structures, sites yet to be determined
• North Park, installation of infrastructure. Approval is pending conceptual plans. Planning process will begin
upon final approval of proposed mitigation plan by the MPCA and Dakota County.
• Carry over items from 2000, including:
- Moonshine Park planning
- North Park mitigation
Member Johnson inquired about progress of the contractor review. Park Planner Lilly stated that the
engineering review should be done by the end of the month.
Advisory Parks Commission
Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 11, 2001
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John Rudolph mentioned an article regarding the Supreme Court decision about wetlands jurisdiction. Director
Vraa described the ruling stating that the decision would limit the Corps of Engineers power over wetlands, giving
jurisdiction to the state. Vraa stated it appeared to increase state rights, but that staff would be investigating the
matter further.
Director Vraa also described two letters given to the Commission, one regarding parking by high school
students at the North Park parking lot, and a letter to Steve Sullivan regarding dog park efforts. Sullivan has
responded that the stakeholders group would be meeting, and the topic may arise. He also mentioned a Star-
Tribune article about how Minneapolis citizens are becoming discouraged over the slow progress on their dog
parks. Member Johnson noted potential conflict should a dog park be sited near residential properties.
Chair Rudolph took time to thank Commission Members Barbara Johnson and Daryle Peterson for their
participation on the Commission, and wished them well in their future endeavors. Member Peterson encouraged
citizens to participate in their local government.
Member Kubick presented a challenge for staff to compile a "Best Practices" manual or brochure for
developers. Terry Davis noted that some staff has been pursuing similar things.
Member Johnson noted that increased coordination with the Advisory Planning Commission may be a
practical and more efficient way to arrive at recommendations. Vraa noted that a more detailed "Morning After"
memo is produced shortly after meetings to keep other staff updated on APrC actions. Member Johnson requested
that the APrC be given a copy of one of these.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct Member Kubik moved, Terry Davis seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m..
Secretary
Advisory Parks Commission