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05/14/2007 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Monday May 14, 2007 WORKSHOP 7:00 PM 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Eagan Municipal Center Organizational Meeting City Council Chambers Conference Rooms 2A & B I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 pm II. Approve Agenda 7:01 pm in. Recognize Citizen Lake Monitoring Volunteers 7:05 pm IV. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 16, 2007 7:06 pm V. Visitors to be Heard 7:07 pm VI. Director's Update Pages 3-4 7:08 pm VII. Consent Agenda 7:15 pm 1. Marsh Cove - Epic Land Development, LLC Pages 5-7 VIII. Development Proposals 7:16 pm IX. Old Business 7:17 pm X. New Business 7:18 pm M. Water Resources Update 1. Annual Wetlands Report 7:19 pm XII. Other Business and Reports 1. Civic Arena Report 7:29 pm XIII. Communications 7:40 pm XIV. Round Table 7:41 pm XV. Adjournment 7:45 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 June 18, 2007 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2007-2008 MEETING SCHEDULE May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May NAME 14 18 16 20 17 11 19 17 10 14 17 14 19 Thurs Thurs Thum Joseph Bari Phil Belfiori Jennifer Dahlquist Laurie Halverson Duane Hansen Dorothy Peterson Richard Pletcher Ryan Zipf I X = present O = absent O* = notified staff of absence prior to meeting Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acquisition/ Development Sub-Committee Ryan Zipf Muhammed Lodhi Richard Pletcher Duane Hansen Dorothy Peterson Laurie Halverson Phil Belfiori Joseph Bari UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES: . Patrick Eagan Park Ad Hoc Committee: Duane Hansen Dorothy Peterson Joseph Bari ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2007-08 MEMBERS 'NAME AND ADDRESS TERM TELEPHONE TERM START E PIKES JOSEPH BARI 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 5/2008 3033 Timberwood Trail (3 yr. 1999) (3 yr. 2002) lbarI1 )uno.com Eagan, MN 55121 (3 yr. 2005) PHIL BELFIORI 2002 651-905-0293 (H) 5/2009 3671 Canary Way 0yr. 2002) 763-287-7167 (W) (3 yr, 2003) pbbelfiori@wsben¢.com Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr, 2006) JENNIFER DAHLQUIST (Alternate) 2007 651-994-8080 (H) 5/2008 3885 Gibraltar Trail (1 yr. 2007) 612-626-1602 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 leffnerl5@hotmail.com LAURIE HALVERSON May, 2006. 651-662-6291 (W) 5/2009 680 Brockton Circle (1 yr, 2006) Eagan, MN 55123 (2 yr, 2007) DUANE L. HANSEN May, 2004 952-894-9228 (W) 5/2008 3911 Denmark Ave (1 yr. 2004) 651-687-9566 (H) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2005) hand00 comcast.net DOROTHY PETERSON 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 5/2009 4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2000) Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2003) norsk4337@iuno.com (3 yr, 2006) RICHARD PLETCHER 2001 651-687-9177 (H) 5/2008 1074 Northview Park (1 yr. 2001) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2002) richard.pletcher@usarc-emh2.army.mil (3 yr. 2005) RYAN ZIPF 2005 651-686-2958 (H) 5/2009 4721 Pebble Beach Way (1 yr. 2005) 651-281-1275 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr, 2006) rziof@Imnc.ore Eagan City Staff E-Mail: isjohnson@citvofeaaan.com cmesko@citvofeagan.com polson@citvofeaaan.com shove@citvofeaaan.com emacbeth@citvofeaaan.com 5-2-07 Phone #651-675-5505 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 p.m.) Eagan Parks and Recreation Phone Number: 651-675-5500 Eagan Parks and Recreation Staff E-Mail Director full Seydell Johnson isiohnson@cityofeagan.com Administration: Cherry) Mesko cmesko@cityofeagan.com m Paul Olson polson@cityofeagan.co Forestry: Gregg Hove ghove@cityofeagan.com Water Resources: Eric Macbeth emacbeth@cityofeagan.com MAY 2007 DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS • STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY • Holz Farm Spring Festival is right around the corner! A wonderful day on the farm is planned for all to enjoy. Hayrides, cow milking, pony rides and activities for children are all planned for Sunday, May 20 from noon until 5pm. • Marketfest is fast approaching! First date is Wednesday, June 20 at the Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds and Rotary Band Shell. • The Eagan Seniors hosted a wildly successful Antique Assessment Show in the Lone Oak Room in late April. Two talented assessors talked about the more than 190 items. • The Eagan Art Festival is June 23 and 24. There will be nearly 100 artists as well as food vendors and entertainment. The kids art tent will feature kite making both days from 1-4. A new addition to the festival is The Art Experience, hands on mini-workshops for all ages. The workshops are just $5.00 for a'/z class with an Art House instructor. • Plans are in place to manage the excitement of prom and the preservation of positive coexistence with weddings and events taking place simultaneously at ECC. Staff will be prepared to re-direct the hundreds of prom-goers who choose Central Park for their pre-prom photos. • SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • Staff is working with the ECVB to coordinate packages for out-of-state travelers staying in "sister" hotels in Eagan to enjoy all the fine facilities and activities the department offers. • Captain's Course is scheduled to open officially at the Eagan Showcase on May 17 and will offer several evening and weekend hours prior to Cascade Bay opening on June 2. • Wedding season is upon us and May will see the start of Friday, Saturday and Sunday weddings during the next several months. The first Thursday wedding has been scheduled and The Oaks is very heavily reserved well into 2008. • FOSTER HUMAN DEVELOPMENT • Parents wishing to get a jump start on fall preschool plans may register now for a wide variety of preschool classes. • The traditional rash of spring time vandalism is upon us. There have been numerous broken windows and incidence of graffiti. It tends to slow down after the graduation season. • A collaborative program with five other area recreation staff attracted 31 teams to the second GPS Amazing Family Race. Family teams, equipped with their GPS units, traveled through three communities looking for particular locations and completing tasks at each site. • PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES • The warm dry weather of last year, which thinned the turf grasses, combined with this years spring rains have combined to promote a bumper crop of dandelions. While dandelions are "obnoxious" they are not defined as "noxious", therefore, their eradication or control is not required. Parks staff does do some spraying in select park areas where the use may necessitate better turf. Boulevards are mowed but not sprayed. • Per the manufacturers recommendation, sprayed areas within parks may be entered once the product has dried, generally 15 to 20 minutes. Signage is posted at primary access points. • The Toro Company will once again use Eagan as a test site... they like the turf. They are assigned a designated route that supplements the mowing done by City staff. 3 • The "annuals are coming, the annuals are coming". Within the next few weeks these colorful additions to parks and City facilities will be back in place. • The Bi-annual tree sale was a great success; only 8 trees remained unclaimed, they were promptly installed at several park sites. • PROMOTE HEALTH & WELLNESS • 196 teams are participating in adult softball leagues and 16 teams are registered for Co-Rec Sand Volleyball. • Fitness on the Road activities will expand this summer by offering opportunities for residents in some of their neighborhood parks. Watch for more details. • As is past practice, park restrooms will be opened every morning beginning after Memorial Day. Until that time, they will be opened after 4 PM at those sites with scheduled activities. Portable toilets are in place throughout the system. • The Eagan Fun Run, scheduled for Saturday, May 19. Attendance is expected to be up over 300, weather permitting. The Eagan race is the kick off to the six community race series sponsored by the South of the River Recreators. • Tennis programs seem to be popular this summer. A newly renovated competitive team tennis program is full with enough on the waitlist to consider adding a second team, and seniors in the area are meeting to discuss the potential for a league and lesson program for older adults. KUDOS TO STAFF: • Park Employees Don Buecksler and Paul Watry have successfully completed the required course work and passed a national examination to retain their certification as Certified Playground Inspectors ...Nicely done ! 4 Date: May 11, 2007 Agenda Item: VII-1; Marsh Cove-Epic Action x n Information City of 1j ] flQ11 Attachments X 1. Location Map b 11I IJ IV MEMO 2. Site Plan 3. Preliminary Plat 4. Tree Preservation Plan 5. Erosion Control Plan 6. Proposed Trail alignment AGENDA ITEM: VII-1; MARSH COVE-EPIC LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: JULI SEYDELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and wetlands issues that pertain to the Marsh Cove development. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Dodd Parkside, LLC is requesting approval of a Rezoning from A, Agriculture to R- 1, Single- family residential, and a Preliminary Subdivision (Marsh Cove) to create 11 single-family lots upon 5.05 acres located at 4875 Dodd Road in the SW t/4 of Section 36. The subject site is currently unplatted. Access is provided via Dodd Road and the site abuts Lebanon Hills Regional Park on the west side. The property contains an existing single-family home, two pole barns and several smaller outbuildings. The site is mostly open. Wooded areas are concentrated near the house and on the perimeter of the site, and the far southwest corner of the site includes the edge of a wetland within the park. The shoreland overly zone of Fitz Lake touches the far northeast corner of the site. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the site into 11 single-family lots ranging in size from 12,431 to 24,763 sq. ft. The existing single-family home will be removed with development. Access will be provided via a new cul-de-sac from Dodd Road., and a storm water pond is proposed on the west end of the property. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: This proposal will be subject to a cash parks dedication. The Developer has proposed the installation of two (2) segments of "future trail" between proposed lots that would provide an internal connection to cul-de-sacs that may be developed on adjacent properties at some time in the future. City staff from Parks, Community Development and Engineering have determine that there would minimal public transportation or recreational benefit derived from these proposed trails and therefore it would not be appropriate to consider a trail "credit" for their installation. In lieu of the proposed internal trails, staff is recommending the installation of a trail section on Dodd Road that would provide a direct link to the existing City trail system and bridge a gap to future developments along Dodd. Because a trail is generally not considered to be a standard element of a 28' road section as is Dodd, it would be appropriate to give trail dedication credit for the installation of the new section. Based upon initial estimates, the cost of the trail and the amount of dedication will be nearly the same. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates the existence of 170 significant trees. The following table describes the majority of these trees. Species Avg Diameter Dia. Range Count Percent of Total Pine/Spruce 14" 8"-26" 103 61% Oak 20" 7"-37" 9 5% Ash 16" 12"- 19" 12 7% The balance of the tree inventory is comprised of maple, elm, black cherry, cedar, and cottonwood trees averaging 12" in diameter. The development as proposed will result in the removal of forty (40) significant trees (23.5 % of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal (single-phase, multiple-lot, residential) is set at 40.0% of the total significant trees. With a proposed removal less than the allowable amount, there is no required tree mitigation for this proposal. Two major tree preservation issues have been discussed with the applicant and have not been addressed to date. 1. Encroachment into preserved tree critical root zones. Approximately ninety (90) significant trees, which are intended to be preserved, appear to have proposed grade limits extending into critical root zones. The City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance defines the critical root zone as "an imaginary circle surrounding the tree trunk with a radius distance of one foot per one inch of tree diameter, e.g. a 20-inch diameter tree has a CRZ with a radius of 20 feet". Also, according to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance, "no encroachment, grading, trenching, filling, compaction, or change in soil chemistry shall occur within the fenced areas protecting the Critical Root Zone of trees to be saved". This issue as been brought up to the applicant through staff meetings, and has not been addressed on the submitted plan. If the encroachment is allowed to occur as proposed, long term survival of the 100 preserved trees could be greatly reduced. If all 100 trees would not survive, the eventual tree loss on this site could be over 80%. 2. The submitted plan is also missing the indication of the required tree protection fencing. According to the City of Eagan Tree preservation Ordinance, "The Tree Preservation Plan shall identify and require the following measures to be utilized to protect significant trees. a) Installation of snow fencing or polyethylene laminate safety netting placed at the drip line or at the perimeter of the critical root zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees to be preserved." c~, Many of the trees intended to be preserved will serve as a visual screen on the north and south property lines. Adequate protection of these trees is critical to ensure their survival. Staff is recommending that a revised grading plan be submitted that addresses this situation of eliminating proposed grading within preserved trees critical root zones, and that indicates the placement of required tree protection fencing. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: Water Ouality This proposed subdivision is in the City's Ll Drainage District, which is associated with Lebanon Hills Regional Park. The developer proposes to address City stormwater quality requirements by constructing one pond, which would pre-treat runoff from the parcel before it drains to Marsh Lake, a state public water (DNR #19-0308W). Marsh Lake is also among the City's 30 priority lakes, as proposed by the draft Water Quality and Wetland Management Plan (to be considered for adoption by the City Council June 5, 2007). Wetlands A 2006 wetland delineation report (Pioneer Engineering) identifies a small wetland edge of Marsh Lake in the southwest corner of the parcel. City staff has reviewed the report and found it to be acceptable. The developer is not proposing to drain, fill, or excavate this wetland. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. The proposed development shall be subject to a cash parks dedication 2. The proposed development shall be granted trail dedication credit subject to the installation of a trail section along Dodd Road consistent with City specifications. 3. Prior to obtaining final City approval, the Developer shall be required to submit a revised grading plan that addresses the issue of eliminating proposed grading shown within preserved trees critical root zones and that indicates the placement of required tree protection fencing, as required by the City Tree Preservation Ordinance. Said plan revisions are to be reviewed and approved by the City Forester. 4. Stormwater runoff should be treated via an onsite constructed pond. The design and construction of the pond should satisfy City standards and criteria. 5. In accordance with policies of the City's current Water Quality Management Plan (Plan; 1990), the developer shall provide additional measures so as to mitigate any increase in phosphorus loading to Marsh Lake (DNR #19-0308W). Such measures shall include but not be limited to: reducing impervious area, providing infiltration, additional treatment basin construction, and treatment of stormwater discharge through other means. Prior to City issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall submit to the City a detailed plan that provides no increase in phosphorus loading, as determined by the City Water Resources Coordinator and City Engineering and in accordance with Plan policies and City water quality models. 6. The City Council should formally receive and affirm the wetland delineation report. 7. The developer should provide a minimum 50-foot buffer around the wetland edge of Marsh Lake. With exception of land disturbance associated only with installation of the storm sewer pipe, such buffer should be undisturbed before, during, and after construction. Eagan Boundary N Right-of-way Location Ma Parcel Area p Park Area Building Footprint ~ 1 ¦ ! 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EPIC DEvrLOPNENT uW17D use xm=7=uc om MI- =oft ola DN. Er.. W SSfa7 FCICM 191 bR== 545 PnwrC 1579 770D--2M 7811 (f511)la)of eeoi~ soar e. waver NN. t Na 75575 Subject to approval ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2007 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on April 16, 2007 with the following Commission Members present: Joe Ban, Margo Danner, N. Mark Filipi, Laurie Halverson, Duane Hansen, Dorothy Peterson, and Richard Pletcher. Members Phil Belfiori, Muhammed Lodhi, and Ryan Zipf were not present. Staff included Director Juli Seydell Johnson; Superintendent of Operations, Cherryl Mesko; Superintendent of Parks, Paul Olson; Program Supervisor, Holly Champlin; Intern, Kerry Phillips; and Recording Secretary, Andi Galatowitsch. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Bari moved, Member Filipi seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the agenda as amended. RECOGNITION OF N. MARK FILIPI'S SERVICE ON THE APrC Member Peterson presented a plaque to Member N. Mark Filipi in recognition for his outstanding service and dedication to the Eagan Advisory Parks Commission from 1997-2007. Member Filipi responded by saying how he enjoyed working with everyone on the Commission now and in the past. In addition Member Filipi stated that with all the changes that have occurred during his terms he appreciated the support and encouragement from the City Council for the Advisory Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 2007 Member Filipi moved and Member Ban seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes of March 19, 2007 as presented. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. DIRECTOR'S DEPARTMENT UPDATE Director Johnson provided a brief update of activities and events within the various divisions of Parks and Recreation. Summer hiring is complete, new playground equipment has been ordered for three (3) parks, the tree sale has been completed and sold out, and the Showcase Eagan event is scheduled for Thursday, May 17 with Captain's Course and Cascade Bay concessions open for the event. CONSENT AGENDA Member Peterson noted a change for Boulder Lakes Business Park to clarify the tree mitigation calculation of one hundred thirty-one (131) Category B trees so that the information is consistent throughout the report. Member Pletcher moved and Member Halvorson seconded a motion to make the following recommendations to the City Council. 1. Arbor Day Proclamation a. Acknowledge the resolution setting May 17, 2007 as Arbor Day and May as Arbor Month in the City of Eagan. 2. Manley Commons: a. This proposal shall be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. b. This proposal shall fulfill tree mitigation requirements through the installation of twenty-five (25) Category A trees on this site, and the balance of twelve (12) Category A trees to be installed off-site (property north side of Buffet Way). Advisory Parks Commission April 16,2007 Page 2 c. This proposal shall be subject to a cash dedication in lieu of on-site water quality ponding for the southerly parcel of this development. 3. Diffley Plaza 2°d Addition: a. This proposal shall be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. 4. Boulder Lakes Business Park a. This proposal shall be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. b. This proposal shall be required to fulfill tree mitigation requirements through the installation of: a) Sixty-six (66) Category B trees (fifty percent (50%) of the required tree mitigation) will occur on Parcel 1 (Block 2 Lot 2) and Parcel 3 (Block I Lot 1). b) The balance of total site required mitigation, sixty-five (65) Category B trees will occur during the development of Parcel 2 (Block 2 Lot 1), Parcel 4, (Block 1 Lot 2), Parcel 5 (Outlot B), and Parcel 6 (Outlot A). 5. The applicant shall protect the preserved tree's critical root zones through the placement of required Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting), to be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved on-site. 6. The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-construction site inspection at least five days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan and placement of the Tree protection fencing. 7. Recommend that the City Council consider implementing the performance measures specified above in proposed Policies 3.1 and 3.3 for this development. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to review. OLD BUSINESS There were no Old Business items for the Commission to review. NEW BUSINESS There were no New Business items for the Commission to review. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS RECREATION PROGRAMMING REPORT Program Supervisor Holly Champlin presented an overview of recreation programming activities during the winter months. The highlights included Holz Farm Old Fashion Holiday, Winter Trec, Indoor Garage Sale, Sweetheart Daddy/Daughter Dance, Preschool (pajama day, Sesame Street Live, dance recitals), Easter Egg Hunt in the Blast, Seniors hosted a Santa visit, Eagan Art House programs and participants, and growth in The Oasis. Upcoming events included May 19 - Eagan Fun Run, May 20 - Holz Farm Spring Festival, July 4`h Funfest (featuring The Dweebs & Tim Mahoney), and in August the Seniors and Art House will be teaming together for a community event which will include a com feed. Member Bari wanted to know about feedback from the indoor garage sale. Member Danner promoted the July 4`h Funfest and directed people to the City's website for applications for the July 4th Funfest parade or Miss Eagan Pageant as well as information for the Art Festival. Advisory Parks Commission April 16, 2007 Page 3 2006 ANNUAL REPORT PREVIEW Intern, Kerry Phillips presented the executive summary of the 2006 Annual Report. The development, writing and presentation of the Annual Report was part of Kerry's internship. The full report will be completed and printed for distribution before the conclusion of her internship in May. Member Ban asked how much longer the City will be able to utilize the BCBS fields for soccer. Director Johnson stated that it is a year by year agreement and that the City Council will be taking action to enter into the 2007 agreement shortly. Member Peterson asked Intern Phillips what aspect of doing the report did she find interesting and surprising. Intern Phillips responded that it wasn't about facts and figures but about intangible developments - things that can't quite be measured but they have a great impact. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Subcommittee Reports to be heard. Director Johnson stated that City Council did accept and approve the Park Acquistion Criteria and the 2008 Comp Guide updates. COMMUNICATIONS Director Johnson stated to refer to packet for a few Communications issues. ROUND TABLE Commission Members thanked Mark for all his years of service and shared their appreciation for working with him. Member Danner -reiterated information about the Showcase Eagan event scheduled for Thursday, May 17. She noted that the City is giving all community groups, non-profit organizations and civic organizations the opportunity to show who they are. Member Danner stated that this was her last Round Table and thanked the Commission for their friendship the last six (6) years. In addition she expressed her gratitude to the City Council for the opportunity to serve on the APrC these past six (6) years. Commission Members said she would be greatly missed. Member Peterson briefly announced that Holz Farm will be conducting seminars for those who would like to volunteer at the farm. The seminars are designed for those who lived on a farm and would like to go back to digging in the dirt or for those that have never volunteered or never lived on a farm but would like to. The seminars are scheduled for Thursday, April 19 from 6-8 pm and on Saturday, April 21 from 10 am - noon. And will present what the volunteer opportunities are. No registration is required. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct, Member Peterson moved, Member Filipi seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Secretary Date