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05/15/2000 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Monday, May15, 2000 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center City Council Chambers Tour Northview Park and property east of Goetz property 6:00 pm 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 April 17, 2000 7:03 pm D. Visitors to be Heard 7:04 pm E. Department Happenings Pages 3-5 7:05 pm F. Consent Agenda 7:10 pm G. 'Development Proposals 7:11 pm H. Old Business (1) Fish Lake CIP Page 7 7:12 pm (2) North Park Pages 9-11 722 pm I. New Business (1) CIP 2001-2005 Page 13 7:30 pm (2) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota-Park Dedication Request Pages 15-16 7:45 pm J. Parks and Recreation Update 7:55 pm K. Water Resources Update 8:00 pm L. Other Business and Reports (1) Moonshine Park Update Page 17 8.05 pm (2) Wetland Health Evaluation Project Overview Page 19 8:15 pm (3) Subcommittee Updates 8:45 pm ¦ Green Space ¦ Recreation Page 21-22 (4) Communications 8:55 pm M. Round Table 8:56 pm N. Adjournment 9:00 pm The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the event. I fa notice of less than 96 hours is received the City will attempt to provide the aids. ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2000 MEMBERS ENAMED!1 eleas Y TERM hone > LLLEE~\ JOSEPH BARI Secretary 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 1/2002 3033 Timberwood Trail Yes (3 yr. 1999) Eagan, MN 55121 TERRY DAVIS 1997 651-452-2635 (H) 1/2003 4895 Safari Pass Yes (3 yr. 1997) 651-310-8941 (W) Eagan, MN 5 5 122-2690 (3 yr. 2000) 452-2152 (Home fax) terry.davis@StPaul.com CYNDEE FIELDS 2000 651-686-0351 (H) 1/2003 4725 Weston Hills Drive Yes (3 yr. 2000) Eagan MN 55123 N. MARK FILIPI May, 651-687-9866 (H) 1/2001 836 Overlook Place Yes 1997 651-602-1725 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 1998) mark.filipi@metc.state.mn.us KEVIN GUTKNECHT 1999 651-454-2890 (H) 1/200.2 960 Savannah Road Yes (3 yr. 1999) 763-323-5744 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 kggutkne@co.anoka.mn.us FLOYD HIAR (Alternate) 2000 651-456-0387 (H at W) 1/2001 3720 Knoll Ridge Drive Yes 651-456-0626 (fax) Eagan, MN 55122 BARBARA JOHNSON 1997 651-452-2609 (H) 1/2001 4535 Oak Chase Road Yes (3 yr. 1998) Eagan, MN 55123 GEORGE KUBIK V.Chair 1993 651-452-3887 (H) 1/2002 3053 Pine Ridge Drive Yes (3 yr. 1996) 612-713-5315 (W) Eagan, MN 55 121 (3 yr. 1999) George_Kubik@mail.fws.gov DARYLE PETERSEN 1996 651-681-0170 (H) 1/2001 4126 Lantern Lane Yes (3 yr. 1998) 612-514-5155 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 daryle.lee.petersen@medtronic.com DOROTHY PETERSON 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 1/2003 4337 Sequoia Drive Yes (3 yr. 2000) Eagan, MN 55122 JOHN RUDOLPH Chair 1993 651-454-8761 (H) 1/2001 1644 Norwood Court Yes (3 yr. 1998) 612-707-2402 (Fax) Eagan, MN 55122 612-707-2526 (voicemail) I 5/1000 jrudo1ph@burnsv111e.k12.mn.us FEagan City Staff E-Mail: kvraa@ci.eacaan.mn.us cmesko@ci.eagan.mn.us eolson@ci.eaaan.mn.us iasfahl@ci.eaaan.mn.us Phone # 651-681-4661 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 p.m.) ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2000 MEETING SCHEDULE NAME Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec ]an 14 20 17 15 19 17 14 18 16 20 18 Joseph Bari X X X Terry Davis x x x Cyndee Fields x X X N.Mark Filipi X X 0* Kevin Gutknecht x 0* X Floyd Hiar (Alternate) X X X Barbara Johnson x X X George Kubik X 0* X Daryle Petersen 0* X X Dorothy Peterson x X X John Rudolph x X X Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acquisition/Development Sub-Committee Kevin Gutknecht N. Mark Filip Dorothy Peterson John Rudolph George Kubik Barbara Johnson Cyndee Fields Daryle Petersen Terry Davis Joseph Bari Floyd Hiar UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES Feb. 14, 200000...5,30.n30 Pm Moonshine Park Planning meeting 1. Commission Review Workshop .._6i30-7s00 pm Commission n....«atie 2. Spring Maintenance Demonstration April 27, 2000. -,...5100 P-M CUP WOF16110P 3. Review revenue sources in lieu of park dedication 4. Review Docks 5. Naming Holz Lake (check If named) 6. Seasonal easement at top of Trapp Farm tubing hill 7. Wetland and Setback Buffers 8. Web Site Ideas (July) 9. Workshop to review packet format/content TO: ADVISORY PARK COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA DIRECTOR OF PARK AND RECREATION DATE: MAY 11, 2000 REMINDER: The commission will again take a brief tour before the regular meeting beginning at the east entrance to city hall at 6:00pm. Item A. Call to Order Item B. Approval of Agenda Item C. Approval of Minutes of April 17 Item D. Visitors to be heard. As of this writing, staff is not aware of any items to be brought forward. Item E. Department Happenings Staff will review several items that the public may have an interest in. Item F. Consent Agenda. There are no items on the consent agenda this month. Item G. Development Items. There are no items to consider for development this month. Item H. Old Business 1. The first item relates to the Fish Lake Capital Improvement Project currently in the bidding process. 2. The second item relates to the status of North Park and the acquisition of the last parcel of this tax forfeited property. Staff is working through the site closure plan and wanted to bring the commission up to date on this issue. No action is required. Item. I New Business 1. The 2001-2005 CIP for the Park Site Fund was the subject of a recent workshop. The revised CIP is enclosed for final approval before advancing to the City Council. 2. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is requesting that a portion of their previously paid park dedication fee be considered for return as a result of their recreational improvements. Staff has prepared a memo for review and consideration. Item J Parks and Recreation Update Superintendents of Parks and Recreation will provide additional information about on-going activities and issues relevant to their areas of responsibility. Item K Water Resources Update Item L Other Business and Reports Staff prepared a report on the recent Moonshine planning meeting for those who were not able to attend. This informational memo is provided in the packet and requires no action. Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth along with Tom Goodwin and Jane Tunseth,instructors from the School of Environmental Science, will provide a Wetland Health Evaluation report for 1999. The report will be followed by subcommittee updates including recent meetings of the Green Space and Recreation sub-committees. Item M Round Table Member Bari would like to address the members concerning a letter he recently wrote. If there are other items of concern or importance, this would be a good opportunity to bring them forward. Item N Adjournment Respectfully submitted, Ken Vraa Department Happenings May 15, 2000 1. The 2000 Eagan Fun Run was held on Saturday, May 6, 2000 at Northview Park Athletic Complex. Approximately 300 runners participated in the 2-Mile, 5-Mile and 1/2 -Mile Tot Trot on the beautiful, sunny day. Many complements were received regarding the new location and routes. A special thank you goes out to the many volunteers, staff and participants for their efforts with the Run. It couldn't have been a success without them! 2. The Eagan Seniors Coffee Club meetings held at McDonald's on Lexington and Diffley are experiencing increasing numbers of participants. Over the past two months, a handful of additional seniors are coming to celebrate. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. While the number may not be significant, the fact that those faces are becoming regular is. The Department is happy to see new faces that become regular faces at the activities. 3. The concession stand operated out of a Coke trailer on May 6 for the fastpitch tournament held at Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields. It was tricky to get everything in place as Northview Concessions was open on Friday and Sunday evening. Because of this staff transported all equipment and product back and forth on Saturday. 4. Summer softball is in the third week of play and running smoothly. The umpires association could still use some more individuals to work. 5. Co-Rec sand volleyball will start next week on Monday and Friday. Monday is a popular night and it would be nice to expand to another weeknight next year, other than Friday. 6. About 25 Dakota County residents attended an all-day workshop on Naturalizing Your Shoreline May 6 at the Eagan Fire Training Facility. Dakota County Environmental Education Program, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, University of Minnesota Extension, and the City's Water Resources Division sponsored the workshop. Participants received numerous resource materials and some shoreline plants, and were given an opportunity to begin developing a site plan for their lakeshore property. 7. The Water Resources Division begins its annual water quality monitoring program this week. Data will be collected every two weeks at 12 priority waterbodies, including Fish, Blackhawk, Thomas, East Thomas, Schwanz, Carlson, LeMay, and Hay lakes and Heine and Bur Oak ponds. The monitoring program goes from the middle of May till the middle of September each year. 8. Two weeks ago, aquatic plant scientists from the Corps of Engineers Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility in Lewisville, Texas joined representatives from an agrichemical business; the City's Water Resources Division; and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to begin fieldwork on a study centered in Eagan. The two-year study is investigating the long-term control of curlyleaf pondweed in Minnesota using Aquathol® K, a contact, plant-specific herbicide that has shown promise in controlled experimental settings. Blackhawk and Schwanz lakes were treated with the herbicide on April 28. Follow-up surveys throughout the summer and fall will be conducted to determine the effects of the chemical and whether a second application is warranted. The manufacturer is funding the study by the Corps, with no direct cost to the City. Including one other lake in Dakota County, only these three lakes are being tested in the State of Minnesota. 9. Due to several years of unusually mild winters and an atypically warm and dry spring, algae and aquatic plant populations have gained early footholds in some waterbodies, particularly the shallow ones. Water Resources staff is monitoring these conditions and is weighing its options should specific actions be warranted. Staff has received numerous reports of similar situations from concerned members of the community. 10. Water Resources staff and concerned neighborhood residents will be meeting May 18 to discuss the water quality of East Thomas Lake. A combination of an unusually warm winter, a dry spring, and high nutrient levels has resulted in an extensive mat of filamentous algae on East Thomas this spring. The objectives of the meeting will be to discuss the problem and to review options to address it. 11. The Youth Development program at Wescott had a very successful spring clean-up event on Saturday, April 29. This year the Wescott owners and management groups donated money to help sponsor the event. 12. The Wescott police substation open it's door on Monday, May 8. There will be a grand opening event on Thursday, June 15. The Youth Development program will host a summer kick-off ice cream social and talent show and the police will be grilling up hotdogs and giving tour of the substation. 13. Friends of the Farm hosted their annual spring clean-up on Saturday May 6'h. It was a very productive day - with several scouting groups and individuals turning out to help. 14. Friends of the Farm are gearing up for this years first event at Holz Farm. The annual Spring Festival is scheduled for Sunday May 21', Noon -4 PM. The Men's Chorus and Eagan Women of Note are scheduled to perform as part of this events' entertainment. 15. The Summer/Fall edition of "Discover" brochure was delivered to Eagan residents the week of May 8'h. 16. Sunday April 30'h was Eagan day with the Twins. Nearly 700 residents turned out. The Eagan Women of Note sang the National Anthem and City Administrator Tom Hedges got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. 17. The summer youth athletics program will all be in full swing early this month. 18. A contractor has been hired to remove large downed trees from the future Central Park site. Many were uprooted during previous wind storms. The low water level of the pond area has allowed access to the more remote areas where many of the trees are located. Specialized equipment will be needed to pull them to an up-land location. Completion of the project is expected by the end of May. 19. The Arbor Day celebration held on May 6 at Northview Park was a great success with nearly 100 people of all ages participating. All of the plant materials were installed. The highlight of the event was the announcement of the poster contest winner. A special thank you to the Park Commissioners who attended and helped with everything from digging holes to cooking. (Commissioner Johnson cooks a "mean" bratwurst!) 20. The spring tree sale was held on April 30 at the Public Works building. Over 300 trees and 100's of pieces of plant material were sold to residents who had placed orders. The "landscape packages", that included a tree, 3 shrubs and a flat of perennials, all for one price, were very popular. The materials are sold for just over cost to cover expenses. 21. Through a cooperative effort with the City, EAA and School District 191, the 4 infields at Cedar School and 2 at Rahn Elementary have been rebuilt. The fields are used by a number of community youth athletic teams. 22. The Street Department assisted staff in the removal of the base material and perimeter fence from the former O'Leary Park tennis courts. The probess of back-filling with topsoil is nearly complete. Once the final grade has been attained the site will be seeded and mulched for use as an open space. 23. The warm, dry spring weather has slowed the growth of turf grasses allowing for a bumper crop of dandelions throughout the City. While they are not classified as a noxious weed (the eradication of noxious weeds is mandatory), many people do consider them to be a nuisance. City staff has been spraying park areas and other City property for nearly 3 weeks in an effort to control the growth of dandelions and other unwelcome broadleaves. The spraying program has been suspended on several occasions due to the high winds while the dry conditions have limited the plants uptake of the chemical, impacting the effectiveness. The City does not currently have a program to control the growth of weeds on the nearly 90 miles of boulevard however they will continue to be mowed on a regular schedule. The sand and salt accumulation on the boulevards severely limits the growth of turf grasses, paving the way for rampant weed growth. Staff is planning for an aggressive fall spraying program in park areas. Spraying in the fall provides the greatest benefit. 4, 24. A Dakota County Sentence to Service crew recently completed a 2-week "block" of time working in the City. Projects included cleaning at Cascade Bay, landscaping, fence removal, cleanup of park areas, leveling playground safety surfaces and picking rock. The crew is scheduled to return in the summer and fall for additional 2-week blocks. 25. Staff has been working with a handicapped resident to develop a gate system that will allow wheel chair bound players access to the tennis court at Pilot Knob Park. The existing entrance to the court is designed to prevent bicycles from gaining access and is too narrow for a wheel chair. The concept currently under consideration includes a designated handicapped access that incorporates a locking system. The tennis court at Pilot Knob Park is one of the few in the City where the court access is at nearly the same elevation as the adjoining parking lot and trail. 26. The spring fertilization program has begun. Once again, dust free, slow release, low phosphorus, fertilizers specific to the sites are being used. The process takes approximately 8-10 days. 27. All irrigation systems at the major park sites are up and running. The large athletic sites such as Northview and Lexington- Diffley require 2 days to complete the watering cycle. The watering schedule is consistent with the City watering restrictions as no one area of turf is watered on 2 consecutive days. Several of the large sites with more than one access have multiple addresses, one odd and one even. Date: May 15, 2000 Agenda Item: H-1.; Fish Lake CIP = Action City of Eagan Information X Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments X 1. Background information 2. Newspaper article 3. Public information meeting notice 4. Engineering drawing AGENDA ITEM: H-1.; FISH LAKE CIP TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR ITEM OVERVIEW: Informational update of a previous item on which the commission acted December 16, 1999. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: At its December 16, 1999 meeting, the Commission unanimously adopted a recommendation to the City Council to direct the preparation of plans, specifications, and bid documents and to authorize the advertisement of bid proposals to construct a lift station at Fish Lake (see attachment 1) for background. ANALYSIS: The City Council subsequently approved the Commission's recommendations. Water Resources staff and the City's engineering consultants have been coordinating efforts over the past several months in preparation to implement the project this summer. On May 10, 2000, City staff facilitated a public information meeting to discuss the proposed improvements for Fish Lake. Lakeshore residents were individually invited to the meeting and the Eagan community at-large was notified via a local newspaper article (see attachment 2). The City's engineering consultants have prepared the appropriate documents for the contract work and have submitted a permit request to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to construct the project and to operate the lift station. Refer to attachment 3) for a copy of the public information meeting notice and attachment 4) for a top-view engineering drawing of the project. DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: The expected timeline for the remainder of the project is as follows: May 16: City Council approves plans for the lift station and authorizes advertisement for a bid opening. June 1: ~ Bids opened at the Eagan maintenance facility at 10:30 a.m. June 5: City Council awards contract. June 12: Earliest construction starts. July 28: Construction completed. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: This is an informational item. No action is warranted. .7, Item: 11 r1 • F S/ x.11' Attachment # city of eagan TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: DECEMBER 13,1999 SUBJECT: FISH LAKE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BACKGROUND Historical records indicate that curlyleaf pondweed (Potomogeton cripus) has inhabited Fish Lake since at least 1988. This macrophyte covers up to 50 percent of the lake area during the early and middle part of the recreation season in many years, growing in stands dense enough to compromise severely the recreational use of the lake. Because the plant dies-back in mid-summer and releases bioavailable phosphorus, curlyleaf pondweed also is suspected of contributing to the internal phosphorus load to Fish Lake. The Diagnostic/Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan (Plan) for Fish Lake recommends decreasing the abundance of curlyleaf pondweed in the lake to improve both its water quality and recreational suitability. The production and release of vegetative apices (winter buds and hardened stem fragments) is the primary means by which curlyleaf pondweed provides the following year's growth. There is little to no evidence that this macrophyte grows from the previous year's rootstock when it is in lakes. Thus, if the viability of the vegetative apices can be reduced and/or the production of vegetative apices by mature plants can be decreased, control of the plant is likely. Freezing has been identified as a way of killing winter buds of curlyleaf pondweed. Laboratory experiments have shown freezing to kill vegetative apices after at least two days of exposure. The Plan for Fish Lake identifies control of curlyleaf pondweed as a management priority. Control strategies recommended included both winter water-level drawdown to freeze in-shore lake sediments (areas too shallow for effective cutting/harvesting activities) and cutting/harvesting of the macrophyte in intermediate depths of the lake, prior to winter bud release in late spring or early summer. It is believed that the viability of curlyleaf pondweed in deeper areas of the lake will be limited by reductions in light penetration. The existing outlet structure of Fish Lake has a maximum gravity drawdown of only about 2 feet. Water Resources staff believes that a minimal drawdown capability of 4 to 6 feet is necessary to provide an acceptable level of control for curlyleaf pondweed. The Natural Resources Subcommittee of Eagan 's Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission met with former Water Resources Coordinator Rich Brasch on December 5, 1997 to discuss a modification of the Fish Lake outlet. From that meeting, the subcommittee recommended that consideration be given only to two of the four original options: 1) construction of a new gravity outlet, and 2) permanent installation of a submersible pump (lift station). PROPOSED ACTION Since that meeting, five months before Brasch resigned his position, research by engineering consultants was pointing to the construction of a lift station as the most effective way of lowering Fish Lake 4 to 6 feet (March 31, 1998 memo attached). At that time, costs of two location options ranged from about $36,000 to $42,000. However, but because of the time lag, new costs would need to be estimated. A cost greater than $50,000 is not expected for this project In any case, the cost of any project would be proposed to be covered by the unused amount (-$100,000) of a 0% loan that is already provided the City by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency through the Clean Water Partnership project for Fish Lake. Ultimately, the result of this financing opportunity will reduce the City's cost by about 25%. Furthermore, the costs of the project effectively will be amortized over 10 years (payback schedule of the loan). The loan's "window of opportunity" doses August 15, 2000, the date by which all costs associated with this project must be expended. In concept, this project already has been approved in the City's 2000 capital improvements program. Attached is a information sheet with questions and answers about winter water-level reduction in Fish Lake. • ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED Review the attached project summary and submit a request to the city council: 1) to direct the preparation by engineering consultants of necessary plans, specifications, and bid documents for this project and 2) to authorize the advertisement of Requests For Proposals to construct the project QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE WINTER WATER LEVEL REDUCTION IN FISH LAKE 1. What is the purpose of the proposed temporary reduction in water level in Fish Lake?. The purpose is to decrease the abundance of an exotic aquatic weed called curly leaf pondweed. This weed grows to nuisance proportions in May and June of many years, covering over half the lake area and making recreational use of the lake-especially the shallow eastern basin-difficult during this time period. By lowering the water level in Fish Lake during the winter and exposing the lake bottom to freezing, the City hopes to kill the seed sources that are responsible for the following years growth of curly leaf pond weed. .2. By how much would the water level be lowered? The water level would be lowered. by about 5 vertical feet below its normal water level: In shallow areas with gently sloping bottoms, the edge of the water during the.water level reduction could be 50-100 feet from the current shoreline. 3. When would .it occur? The water level reduction must occur before ice formation on the lake in order to prevent problems with unsafe ice during the winter. Unless we experience unseasonable weather, the water level would be lowered in mid- to late November. 4. How long will the water level remain low? The water level would remain at the lowered level until ice-off next spring. At that time, the lake would be raised again to it's normal water level. 5. Will the lake refill in- time for the sumer recreation season? Intensive monitoring by the city indicates that there should be more than enough water entering Fish Lake in the month of - April alone to refill the lake completely by May 1. Fish Lake receives runoff from almost 3,000 acres of the city. Because the land area contributing runoff to Fish Lake is very large relative to the size of the lake, the lake receives enough inflow in a normal year to fill the entire lake more than 6 ` times. . 6. What will the impacts of the lowering of the water level be on fish in the lake? The maximum depth of Fish Lake is 33 feet and the average depth is about 10 feet. Even with a 5 foot water level reduction, the lake will still have plenty of depth to allow for survival of fish. In addition, the winter. aeration unit operated by the City to facilitate over-winter fish survival will .be modified to allow operation this winter if it is needed.-,_. -Finally, the water level is expected to return to normal before the start of spawning activities for panf ish and bass In the -lake. 7. Sf it works, how long will the beneficial impacts last? No one is sure how effective the treatment will be or how long the effects will last. The lowering of the lake will not kill all the seed sources for curly leaf pond weed; some will be left in deeper areas of the lake below the level affected by • the water level reduction. The intent of the drawdown will be - to give native aquatic weeds-of which there are an abundance - in Fish Lake-a competitive advantage in shallow areas of the lake where curly leaf pondweed is particularly .aggressive. .Thus, the most desirable result will not be a weed-free lake but •rather' a lake where the dominant aquatic weed species are -natives.- Such a situation will help the lake's ecology as - well as improve water clarity.. during the recreation season. 8. "Is there anything else that the drawdown could effect? There may well be an increase in the amount of emergent vegetation such as bulrush along the shoreline. 'The City encourages shoreline residents to leave this vegetation as undisturbed as - -possible, -since it has :any benefits (including shoreline stabilization, fish and wildlife -habitat, and water quality protection). :In fact, part of this project involves working with shoreland owners to transplant native species to shallow water areas. 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You are invited to attend an open public information meeting to discuss the Fish Lake Water Quality Improvement Project Basic Questions and Answers About The Project What is the problem? Water quality in the lake is impaired partially from phosphorus released when curlyleaf pondweed dies off in mid sum- `i mer. Phosphorus encourages algal blooms. What is the solution? The City will be constructing a lift station to be able to draw down the lake level up to 6 feet as soon as late Fall and Winter 2000-2001 to expose curlyleaf pondweed to lethal freezing tem- peratures. What are the ramifications to the lake's habitat? 50-100 feet of shallow-water habitat will be exposed during the drawdown, but there will be plenty of remaining deep-water habitat to allow fish to survive. In addition, the City will be aerating the lake as usual during the winter. There is more than enough inflow to refill the lake by the spring follow- ing a drawdown. How can I find out more about the project? 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Zit' RCP 1 43.0 414-%00 x,843.0 - x/14-00 LOWER CAKE t' I i + :6': To 836.9 ! 4vi i Ex 24' OCP +30'-8' DIP 01.007. ( , ! ! ' ; 01.08% O 0.00x ! .138 24 DIP O 0 00z W 3L S~ NON - 1 r 1 1 . 1 I 10+96 h f g o 4•') m r . 2 ! ~ " w + $ ~h ±537.5-Ex. FES WOOD o mmo msom Arum! Br0. 0 00 ELL~'V + onp : DATUV ELEV + ° '810.00 ° I m o o' .o n e? I • d .n 1 m m m t in o i m m 9+00 10+00 11+00 0+00 1+00 Date: 5/10/00 Agenda item: H-2; North Park Action City of Eagan Information X Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments X H2-1 Location H2-2 Parcels H2-3 Concept AGENDA ITEM: NORTH PARK UPDATE TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: PAUL OLSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS ITEM OVERVIEW: The City of Eagan has been working towards the acquisition of the former (now tax forfeit) Borchert-Ingersol property for nearly six years. Once the property is acquired it will be developed as a recreational facility to be known as North Park. The Parks Commission is being provided with an informational update. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The property is approximately 70 acres in size. It is located north of Yankee Doodle Road and east of Mike Collins Drive. Primary access to the site is from Mike Collins Drive via Borchert Lane. Borchert Lane is a dedicated, unpaved public road that includes a 12" sanitary sewer line and 12" water line. Prior to the mid 1970's, the Borchert property was undeveloped or unused agricultural land. In the mid to late 1970's the unpermitted dumping of construction and demolition debris and household wastes occurred along the east bank overlooking the lake. The materials were subsequently leveled and a portion covered with gravel to create a parking area. During this period the Borchert-Ingersol company used the property for purposes of renting, repairing and testing heavy construction equipment. In 1989 the property went into tax forfeiture. As a result of the forfeiture, the property became the possession of the State of Minnesota with administrative and management responsibilities being assigned to Dakota county. Not long thereafter the City began discussions with the State and the County to transfer title to the.City for the purpose of developing a recreational facility. On July 14, 1994 the State Bureau of Real Estate Management issued a letter of support for the transfer of the property title to the City of Eagan : Shortly after the title transfer was approved but prior to the City signing the required documents Dakota County raised the issue of "closure" with the City. Because Dakota County had reason to believe that there may have been contaminants in the fill area of the site, the City would need to conduct a site investigation and develop a "closure plan" detailing the mitigation of any contaminents. The County's primary concerns were for ground water contamination and human trauma caused by direct contact. Upon being notified of the County requirements and following several discussions with County staff the City enrolled in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup Program (MPCA/VIC). The VIC Program was created to provide technical assistance and, in many instances, administrative and legal assurances to help landowners or prospective landowners "recycle" contaminated land and put it back into productive use. The City also contracted with Northern Environmental Services to conduct the required on site testing of the fill area. The testing included core sampling and the installation of monitoring wells drilled into the groundwater. Analytical data from the tests was essentially benign with any contaminent levels falling within the MPCA threshold levels. All testing was completed at City expense. On February 5th, 1998, after reviewing the analytical data, the MPCA issued a "No Action" letter to the City. A No Action letter essentially says that contamination has been detected, however, not at levels considered significant by the MPCA, therefore, no cleanup is required. The analytical results and the No Action were also submitted to Dakota county for review and comment. The County indicated that they were not satisfied that the results were indicative of the conditions over the entire site and that additional testing should be undertaken before a closure plan was submitted to them. The City responded by suggesting to the County that any additional testing be administered and paid for by the County. On December 6th, 1999 an environmental specialist for Dakota County contacted city staff to report that the county had completed additional testing at the site. The testing consisted of the excavation of 17 test pits in the primary fill area. The work was completed using a tracked backhoe. The depth of the trenches ranged from 5' - 17' with the deepest trenches being dug along the perimeter of the fill slope. Each was dug to the depth at which native soils could be visually identified. A County staff person was on site to visually characterize materials uncovered in each test pit. Samples from the test pits were also sent to a laboratory for detailed chemical analysis. County staff indicated that the visual characterization had determined the dominant material in the fill area is construction debris and rubble. A dark layer of what appears to be a "diesel range organic" material (oil or fuel) had been noted in an underlying soil layer in a small area of the site. However it was not considered to be significant. ANALYSIS: According to Dakota County, the final analytical results of their investigation indicate that the levels of contamination found were below the "threshold levels" established by the County and MPCA and did not pose a risk to the environment or humans. For this reason, the site is considered to be a low priority for mitigation by both agencies. Both suggested the use of a site design that incorporated a combination of filling and paving over the demolition area to reduce the likelihood of the release of any unidentified material from within the fill. This method has been used with success on a number of sites. One aspect of the project that remains unresolved is the stabilization of the fill slope. Many areas of the slope are at an angle of nearly 1:1. A considerable amount of rock and concrete rubble were dumped onto the slope by the former owners to stabilize it and prevent erosion. Volunteer trees, some up to 8" in diameter, now grow over the entire slope. Both the County and MPCA have indicated that the maximum slope angle allowed by their regulations is 3:1. To achieve a 3:1 slope at this site would require the importation of tens of thousands of yards of fill material and widening the base of the fill slope into the wooded area below the slope. This approach would eliminate most of the existing vegetation from /0 the lower area of the site. The City has suggested the use of a consulting engineer to develop less intrusive alternatives for stabilizing the slope. The County and MPCA have indicated they would give consideration to alternatives that were based on proven engineering principles. DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: Given the positive test results the City submitted the final property transference request to the Dakota County Auditors Office. On May 9th the Auditor notified staff that the deed had been processed and the City would be assuming ownership upon receipt of the deed tax. Upon taking ownership the City will notify the nearby trucking company that all truck equipment must be removed from the site. The storage of equipment on the site has been allowed as an interim use. Staff recently received a proposal from a consulting engineer to develop alternatives for stabilization of the fill slope. The alternatives will be submitted to the MPCA and Dakota for review and discussion. Based upon a preliminary review of the site conditions, the consultant was optimistic that a less intrusive means of stabilizing the slope could be developed. Two design parameters that must be included in any design alternative are a physical separation between the proposed parking area and the fill slope, and access to the existing ground water monitoring wells. Staff is confident that a chain link fence installed along the top of the slope will provide the necessary separation. The monitoring wells, which were installed during the original investigation, can be used to evaluate the ground water in the area of the fill pile. The schedule for testing would be determined by the MPCA as part of their monitoring plan. One of the final outcomes of the process will be the issuance of a "No Association" letter from the MPCA. The letter relieves the City of any association in the unlikely event of a release of an unidentified contaminant from within the fill pile. The letter is confirmation that the City has shown "due diligence" throughout the process and that the final development plan at the site is appropriate. The City has allocated $150,000 in the FY 2000 Parks CIP for the initial surface clean up and slope mitigation. An additional $250,000 was approved in FY2001 for the installation of the basic infrastructure. Timing of the final phase of development is being reviewed. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: No action is required at this time. Staff will continue to keep the Commission informed. I:\45b\north park - may park Comm mtg / l ff = DENMARK AVE. DENMARK AVE. n "9,L EAGANDMLE BLVD. 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JOYCE 2 CQ m 2 x g~ EN RAN RD. rrHj app ' ` V i o W o a ROLL o Y T SAL W;u 1 x n 6bv a I ro V L ~C n 1\4b a' ] 1 11 i - r _M i'st* r1~ 1_ ~p y .t ~ M. 1 y a r ~s ~ y , a. ~ III - .T'- ;.L;,_ PETER LL STATE OF MN-F TAX ,07060201000 rm' OF EAGAN~ ~ ~ ; ~ ' ..t rte.... , t~ ,C7Cf0202000 i YT., ,s~~ m+..V31?'i v rA~ 1, 4 " i 103060100000 4 C4T!OF FAGAN joL 1 I•_ 4~ / I a y XS P Y' r 3 Item: 4-Z >\Ie P - R k G_E PT" Attachment #a', MITI6ATIOA ZONE PAIauNG tDTe i i ? 1 COURTM % % Ob5PR11 a L j SALLFIELDS WOO A T 7'RAIL tt_ It PAVtt1DH r (1 RESTILDOKS ~ 1 ma PAR 1 GOPHER FXMI lilt . WoeoLMD r ' PrAtc stse. r i L TRAI 1 1 1 ~ 1 I 1 I `fANKGE DooDLL P. .D 0 400 800 I I I Scale in Feet Figure 4 C CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Former Brochert-Ingersoll Propert (North Park) Eagan, MN Date: May 15, 2000 Agenda Item: I-1; CIP 2001-2005 Action X City of Eagan Information Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments x 1. April 27 Memo 2. Revised 2000-2005 C1P AGENDA ITEM: I-i; CIP 2001-2005 TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARK AND RECREATION I ITEM OVERVIEW: Approve revisions to 2001-2005 CIP for the Park Site Acquisition and Development Fund BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The Commission met in a workshop session on April 27 to review options and possible revisions to the 2000-2004 CIP and to add year 2005. Attached is the memo sent out prior that meeting. At the workshop, the members present agreed that the income projected for park dedication fees and interest earnings was realistic. This means that the fund is expected to have approximately $2.47 million available for development purposes to be spread out through 2005. The members also identified the addition of Moonshine Park to the CIP. Although no dollars were previously identified for this park, the proposed CIP now shows this park's development in 2002. As in previous years, the amount identified for CIP expenditure remains within the project funds available, without outside funding. (Grants, general fund additions, bonding, etc.) The Commission also asked that staff revise the existing CIP to reflect the "re-distribution" of several projects to later years; further spreading out the development projects. ANALYSIS: Four projects were moved to the year 2005; Rahn Park master planning, Walnut Hill trail, asphalt for an additional hockey rink and the Carlson Lake Park deck. Attached is the revised CIP for 2001-2005. The proposed CIP is ready for review, modifications if desired, and approval after which it should be forwarded to the City Council. The projects for 2001 are of particular importance given that staff will begin the planning process to see that those projects are completed in the next calendar year. The CIP is intended to be a guide for planning purposes and is subject to change. Next year the Commission will again be given the opportunity to make changes to the CIP to reflect current thinking, revenues and priorities. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: The Commission should approve a motion to; ¦ Approve the five-year CIP as presented. ¦ Make revisions to the proposed CIP and then recommend approval Item: 1 -1 200!- Agee Attachment # % City of Eagan Information HX Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments 2000-2004 CIP AGENDA ITEM: CIP 2001-2005 TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: Ken Vraa, Director of Park and Recreation ITEM OVERVIEW: Revision to the five year CIP for parks and add year 2005. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Last year the Advisory Commission spent several months preparing a five year CIP for parks, which was submitted to the Council last summer. In reviewing the C1P, the Commission will need to add the year 2005 as well as determine the impact on proposed expenditures due to the acquisition of the Central Park property. In 1999, the Park Site Fund had the following activity: Income: Park dedication fees $666,360 Investment Interest 108,660 Contributions 14,000 Other 6,300 Total $795,320 Expenditures 108,660 End of Year Fund Balance 2,932,000 Less Central Park Acquisition (1,000,000) Balance ......................................$1,932,200 In July of 1999, the Commission projected that over the five-year period ending in 2004, there would be $300,000 in income from parks dedication fees and $238,000 in interest earnings. Expenditures over the five-year period was designated at $2,355,000, plus $45,000 earmarked as "undesignated" The summary of expenditures is as follows: 11 playgrounds $275,000 Acquisition 725,000 Small Projects 100,000 Neighborhood Parks 235,000 Community Athletic 765,000 Community Parks 150,000 Special Use 105,000 Un d es i gnated 45,000 ANALYSIS: If the Commission determines that the original assumptions about interest and dedication income are to remain the same ($528,000), then the Park Site Fund can remain largely intact ($1,932,660 + 538,000 = $2,470,660) reflecting no park projects in the year 2005. The Commission could also choose to spread out the existing projects shown in 2000 - 2004, with some falling into 2005. The re-spreading of the current project list would allow everything to remain intact and because expenditures to the fund would also be spread out, it would improve the likelihood of maximizing projected interest earnings. In reviewing the projects for the five years through 2004, Moonshine Park was not included as a potential project that might now be considered. While some planning dollars are allocated in 2000, it is likely that the Commission will want to allocate some funds for this park's development (if not this year, in a future year). In designating the acquisition amount last year,"the Commission did not specifically identify which parcel(s) the funds would be used for. Perhaps the Commission would want to give some consideration for reducing this amount, given that such a large amount of land was acquired. Individual projects can also be looked at for elimination. DISCUSSION: As described above, it's possible that the Commission need only spread out previously identified projects to stay within projected available funds. If, however, there is an expectation that revenues are going to be significantly less, or there is another project to be added, then reductions to the list of projects (or dollar amounts to specific projects) will be required. Since the Commission will revisit this issue each year, minor adjustments to dollar amounts can be made in future years if there is some uncertainty. Clearly, the Commission needs to be prudent and err on the conservative side. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: The Commission may wish to recommend the following possible actions: 1. Keep years 2001-2004 the same and recommend no expenditure in year 2005. 2. Re-spread projects designated in years 2001-2004 to include 2005. 3. Add development money (determine how much) and add to the project list and reduce allocations to (specify which areas or parks). G\Cherryl\CIP Item:1 Attachment # 2000 Parks Development North Park Mitigation $150,000 Thomas Lake Parking Lot 25,000 Grant Property Planning 15,000 Civic Arena Flooring 70,000 Asphalt Rink 20,000 Goat Hill Seating 40,000 Playgrounds (Fish lake & O'Leary North) 50,000 $370,000 2001 Parks Development North Park Infrastructure $250,000 Heb~ Far-fn Master- Ran (Moved to 2002) 20,000 (Moved to 2005) 50,000 Blackhawk Parking Lot Lights 50,000 Northview Parking Lot Lights 50,000 Lexington Diffley parking Lot Lights 75,000 Rahn Rink Lights 25,000 Asphah Rink (Moved to 2005) 20,000 Playgrounds (2) 50,000 $500,000 2002 Parks Development Soccer Field Lights $150,000 Playgrounds (3) 75,000 Moonshine Park Development (Added) 120,000 Holz Farm Master Plan (From 2001) 20,000 $365,000 2003 Parks Development Carnelian Rink Lights $25,000 Clearwater Rink Lights 25,000 Captain Dodd Sun Shelter 25,000 Ridgecliff Sun Shelter 25,000 Playgrounds (2) 50,000 $150,000 2004 Parks Development (Moved to 2005) $ 25000 Patrick Eagan Master Plan 50,000 Northview Tennis Court Lights 50,000 (Moved to 2005) 20,000 Playgrounds (2) 50.000 $150,000 2005 Parks Development Asphalt Rink (From 2001) $ 20,000 Walnut Hill Trail (From 2001) 50,000 Rahn South Master Plan (From 2004) 25,000 Carlson Lake Dock (From 2004) 20,000 $115,000 Date: May 15, 2000 Agenda Item: 1-2; BCBSM Park Dedication Action x Information City of Eagan Attachments x 1. Letter from United Parks and Recreation MEMO Properties 2. Letter from BCBSM 3. Park/Trail Dedication Policy AGENDA ITEM: BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD PARK DEDICATION REDUCTION TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARK AND RECREATION I ITEM OVERVIEW:' Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBSM) is seeking a refund in park dedication fees previously collected. BACKGROUND/HISTORY Blue Cross-Blue Shield is currently constructing a new building at its Riverpark Office Center site (formerly Comserve) on property that had not paid any park dedication. When the building permit was applied for, the park dedication fee attributable to the parcel was collected. It is the policy of the city to collect park dedication fees for commercial/industrial property at the time of the issuance of the building permit. The amount of that fee was $17,183 for parks and $4,682 for trails. During the planning for this facility, department staff met with representatives of BCBSM who sought a reduction in park dedication fees based on planned recreation amenities for the site. Construction on the building commenced before this issue could be brought before the commission. The park dedication policy does provide for a reduction of fees for residential development when the developer provides facilities that would reduce the impact on public park facilities. Commercial/Industrial also provides for a reduction in fees of up to 25% when on-site storm water, ponding and sedimentation basins are made, provided they benefit identifiable park and recreation resources. The city has considered other reductions in park fees when the owner has included amenities that have reduced the impact on park services. Attached is the 2000 Park and Dedication Policy and information from BCBSM relative to this request. ANALYSIS: The new Riverpark office building expands the employee base to 1,350. The recreational improvements added will include 2,440 feet of trail with a potential expansion of another 1,500 feet. Picnic tables are also to be provided in a wooded setting on the east side of the site. While the improvements are intended for use by employees of BCBSM, they would not prevent non- employee use of the trails and picnic areas. This assumes that the public use would not conflict with use by BCBSM employees. Staff would concur with the range of costs shown for these improvements. 15. DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: The rational of a commercial/industrial park dedication recognizes the impact that business employees have on park facilities/services. It's also understood that the demand from these companies is less then a resident might be, which is recognized by having a smaller dedication percentage for commercial then residential. The city has also recognized that when developers provide recreation amenities that serve their development, it reduces the need for providing park facilities elsewhere. Consequently, the city has provided a financial incentive to encourage this within the dedication policy. The issue is always how much of an incentive (a reduction in fees) should be made? Historically, this has been a subjective issue that past commissions have had to struggle with. There is no clear guideline. In fact, staff has not been able to think of any park or commercial dedication in the last ten years that would be comparable. The most recent credit provided any development was the Faithful Shepherd Catholic School development. The commission will recall that the city worked out an agreement that will provide access to the two ballfields and one soccer field for after school hours by the local athletic associations. The fact that BCBSM is requesting consideration after the fact should not be an issue. The commission could choose to make a percentage reduction or a specific dollar amount based on the value of the improvements. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION The Commission could determine one of the following. 1. To not provide a reduction in park dedication fees as the improvements are not significant or extensive enough. 2. To provide a reduction (either a dollar amount or a percentage) based on the types of improvements being made and the benefit derived. Item:-Z' BC I ~~~k : ed cuf~ Attachment # / UNITED PROPERTIES May 12, 2000 Mr. Ken Vrah City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Dear Ken: Enclosed is a site plan of the new Riverpark office building. I have drawn in the six proposed picnic areas to designate the approximate locations. In the letter sent to Mr. VanOverbeke we did not reference an amount to lay a cement pad under each table which we plan to do as well. As of this time I do not have a cost for this but if you would like us to submit this please let me know. In reference to the trails, we are initially planning to grade and asphalt 2440 lineal feet of trails which replace and expand the previous trails. It is our desire to expand this trail by an additional 1500 lineal feet around the newly expanded pond if the budget permits. The cost to expand the trail around the pond is expected to cost just over $10,000 but this is not being represented in the above referenced letter as funding is not final. Current employee counts at the existing Riverpark I building are approximately 750 people. The new Riverpark II building is expected to add approximately 600 people to this number for a total of approximately 1350 employees at the Riverpark campus. Once again, thank you to the Park and Recreation Committee for consideration of the investment we are making in our park area in relation to the required park dedication fees. It is our hope that the committee will give consideration to Blue Cross Blue Shield's investment in lieu of the required fees. I look forward to hearing from you and if you have additional questions please do not hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Je y L. LaFavre, CCIM, SIOR I F:\WKGRPS\CRES\CLIENTS\BCBSM\ASSIGNME\Riverpark\Ciry Park and Rec. letter.doc 3500 West 80th Street. Minneapolis. MN 55431 • 612.831.1000 • fax 612.893.8286 • www.uproperties.com A member of Oncor International BlueCross BlueShield Item: ik of Minnesota Attachment # 2 March 17, 2000 Mr. E. J. VanOverbeke City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55121 P.O. Box 64560 St. Paul, MN Re: Development Contract By and Between the City of Eagan and BCBSM, Inc. 55164-0560 651.662.2100 Dear Mr. VanOverbeke: 1.888.878.0139 As you know, the City of Eagan and BCBSM, Inc. have entered into a Development ext. 22 100 Contract for the development of Riverpark Office Center. Pursuant to Sections 7.1 Fax 651.662.2518 and 7.2 of the Development Contract, the Developer was required to deposit roger_w_kleppe@ $17,183.84 with respect to the park dedication requirements and $4,682.00 with bluecrossmn.com respect to the trail dedication requirement, for a total of $21,865.84. The Developer has or will incur the following capital costs with respect to improvement of the property relating to parks and trails, for which it is now seeking reimbursement from the deposits held by the City: 1. Paving of Trail $14,795.00 2. Grading of Trail 4,110.00 3. Picnic Tables, Grills and Benches 8,550.00 TOTAL: $27,455.00 In addition, the Developer will incur additional expenses which are not set forth above. For example, the Developer would like to install concrete slabs below each of the tables, at an additional cost which has yet to be determined. The amount already paid and budgeted far exceeds the amount of the deposits, and additional expenses are planned. The purpose of this letter is to arrive at an agreement on the part of the City of Eagan that such amounts will be reimbursed to the Developer from the foregoing deposits as incurred, as evidenced by paid invoices.to be submitted by the Developer. It is to the benefit of all parties that the Developer expend the foregoing deposits and additional amounts for the beautification of the development. As you can see from the foregoing budget, the Developer is committed to doing so. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Mr. E. J. VanOverbeke March 17, 2000 Page Two Please contact the undersigned if you wish to discuss this matter. We would ask that you acknowledge your agreement to the foregoing by executing a copy of this letter and returning it to the undersigned. Very truly yours, BCBSM, Inc. By: Its: 1(1 /&'sI/k/ AGREED AND ACCEPTED: CITY OF EAGAN By: Its: cc: Scott Johnston Bob Bauer Mike Zender TC3: 641013 v01 03/16/2000 Item•.. Z; f-'-~ fF; K:P~ r.• „ Attachment # 3 CITY OF EAGAN TRAIL DEDICATION 2000 POLICY ADOPTING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING THAT PORTION OF LAND BEING PLATTED, SUBDIVIDED OR DEVELOPED WHICH IS TO BE CONVEYED OR DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC FOR TRAIL PURPOSES OR WITH RESPECT TO WHICH CASH IS TO BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CITY IN LIEU OF SUCH CONVEYANCE OR DEDICATION, ALL AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 13.20 OF THE CITY CODE. PURPOSE The City Council recognizes that in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Eagan, a standard be adopted to complete the Park Trail as set forth in the Eagan Comprehensive Guide Plan. The Eagan trail system is designed to provide links between the various points of interest and public facilities which exist and are planned within the community. To more adequately assure the timeliness and priority of the completion of segments of the trail system, the Council has resolved that as a prerequisite to plat approval, subdividers shall dedicate land for trails and/or shall make cash contributions to the City's park trail fund as provided by this section. 2. TRAIL LAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS A. Land to be dedicated shall be reasonably suited for its intended use and shall be at a location identified upon the City of Eagan's Trail Plan. B. The Advisory Parks Commission shall recommend to the City Council the trail land dedication and/or cash contribution requirements for proposed subdivision. C. Changes in density of plats shall be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for reconsideration of trail land dedication and cash contribution requirements. D. When a proposed trail has been indicated in the City's official map or Comprehensive Plan, and it is located in whole or in part within the proposed plat, it shall be designated as such on the plat and shall be dedicated to the City of Eagan. If the subdivider elects not to dedicate an area in excess of the land required hereinunder for such a proposed trail, the City may consider acquiring the trail land through purchase or condemnation. E. Land area conveyed or dedicated to the City shall not be used in calculated density requirements of the City zoning ordinance. City of Eagan 2000 Trail Dedication Page 2 3. CASH DEDICATION A. In lieu of trail land dedication as set forth on the City's Trail Plan, the City may require the following case donations: Residential Dwelling Units $168.00 per dwelling unit Commercial/Industrial/ Public Facility $948.00 per acre B. The city may elect to receive a combination of cash and land for trail use. The fair market value of the land the City requires for its trail system shall be subtracted from the cash contribution requirement set forth in paragraph 3(a). The remainder shall be cash a contribution requirement. C. The fair market value shall be determined as of the time of preliminary plat approval in accordance with the following: 1. The City and the developer may agree as to the fair market value; or 2. The fair market value may be based upon a current appraisal submitted to the City by the subdivider at the subdivider's expense. The appraisal shall be made by appraisers who are approved members of the MAI or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. 3. If the City disputes such appraisal, the City may, at the subdividers expense, obtain a second appraisal of the property by an appraiser who is a member of the MAI or equivalent real estate appraisal societies. The second appraisal shall be conclusive evidence of the fair market value of the land. D. Planned Developments with mixed land uses shall make cash and/or trail land contributions in accordance with this section based upon the percentage of land devoted to the various uses. E. Cash for trail contributors are to be calculated at the time of final plat approval. With respect to a cash dedication for residential units, payment shall be required prior to the City releasing the final plat for recording purposes. With respect to commercial/industrial/public facility property, payment for the cash dedication shall be made at the time of the application for the building permit. F. Cash contributions for the trail dedication shall be deposited in the City's Park and Recreation Trail Development Fund and shall only be used for trail planning, acquisition or development. Commission120007R ILDED CITY OF EAGAN PARK DEDICATION POLICY 2000 POLICY ADOPTING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING THAT PORTION OF LAND BEING PLATTED, SUBDIVIDED OR DEVELOPED WHICH IS TO BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE CITY IN LIEU OF SUCH CONVEYANCE OR DEDICATION, ALL AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 13.20 OF THE CITY CODE. PURPOSE: The City Council recognizes it is essential to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Eagan and persons working in Eagan, that the character and quality of the environment be considered to be of major importance in the planning and development of the City. In this regard the manner in which land is developed and used is of high priority. The preservation of land for park, playground and public open space purposes as it relates to the use and development of land for residential, commercial/industrial purposes is essential to maintaining a healthful and desirable environment for all citizens of the City. The City must not only provide these necessary amenities for our citizens today, but also be insightful to the needs of future citizens. It is recognized by the City Council that the demand for park, playground and public open space within a municipality is directly related to the density and intensity of development permitted and allowed within any given area. Urban type developments mean greater numbers of people and higher demands for park, playground and public open space. To disregard this principle is to inevitably over-tax existing facilities and thus, diminish the quality of the environment for all. The City's Park Systems Plan Study has established minimum community criteria for meeting the needs of the residents of Eagan. In order to meet the community needs for parks and open space, 15 acres of park shall be required for each 1,000 residents of which 12 acres shall be designated as neighborhood parks. This shall be the standard upon which the City shall establish its parkland and parks cash dedication. It is the policy of Eagan that the following standards and guidelines for the dedication of land for park, playground, and public open space purposes (or cash contributions in lieu of such dedication) in the subdividing and developing of land within the city shall be directly related to the density and intensity of each subdivision and development. City of Eagan 2000 Parks Dedication Page 2 2. RESIDENTIAL PARKLAND DEDICATION The amount of land to be dedicated by a developer shall be based on the gross area of the proposed subdivision, proposed type of dwelling unit and density. Census data for 1995 of 3.3 residents for single family, 3.3 for duplex, 1.97 for townhouse/quad. and 1.79 for apartments has been used as density standards for formulating calculations in meeting the criteria of park needs of Eagan residents. The formula for land dedication: The greater of 1) proposed unit per acre 2) zones density. DWELLING UNITS LAND TO BE DEDICATED 0 - 1.9 units per acre 8% 1.9 - 3.5 units per acre 10% 3.5 - 5.9 units per acre 12% 6 - 10 units per acre 14% 10+ units per acre Add .5% for each unit over 10 3. STANDARDS FOR ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES A. Land proposed to be dedicated for public purposes shall meet identified needs of the City as contained in the Park Systems Plan and Comprehensive Guide Plan. B. Prior to dedication for public purpose, the subdivider shall deliver to the City Attorney, an abstract of title or registered property abstract for such dedication. Such title shall vest in the City good and marketable title, free and clear of any mortgages, liens, encumbrances, assessments and taxes. The conveyance documents shall be in such form acceptable to the City. C. The required dedication and/or payment of fees-in-lieu of land dedication shall be made at time of final plat approval. D. The removal of trees, topsoil, storage of construction equipment, burying of construction debris, or stockpiling of surplus is strictly forbidden without the written approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation. City of Eagan 2000 Park Dedication Page 3 E. Grading and utility plans, which may affect or impact the proposed park dedication, shall be reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Director prior to dedication, or at such time as reasonably determined. F. To be eligible for park dedication credit, land dedicated is to be located outside of drainways, flood plains or ponding area. Grades exceeding 12% or unsuitable for parks development shall be considered for partial dedication. Where ponding has been determined to have a park function, credit will be given at a rate of 50% of the pond and adjoining land area below the high water level; a minimum of 70% of land above the high water mark shall be dedicated before pond credit is granted. Other City park dedication policies relating to pond dedication must also be complied with. In those cases where subdivider's and developers of land provide significant amenities such as, but not limited to swimming pools, tennis courts, handball fields, etc, within the development for the benefit of those residing or working therein, and where, in the judgment of the Director of Parks and Recreation, such amenities significantly reduce the demands for public recreational facilities to serve the development, the Director of Parks and Recreation may recommend to the Advisory Parks Commission that the amount of land to be dedicated for park, playground and public open area space (or cash contributions in lieu of such dedication) be reduced by an amount not to exceed 25% of the amount calculated under paragraph 2 above. G. The City, upon review, may determine that the developer shall create and maintain some form of on-site recreation use by the site residents such as tot lots and open play space. This requirement may be in addition to the land or cash dedication requirement. 4. CASH DEDICATION If, at the option of the City it is determined that -a cash dedication shall be made, said cash shall be placed in a special fund for Parks and Recreation use and deposited by the developer with the City prior to final plat approval. City of Eagan 2000 Park Dedication Page 4 The City Council, upon review and recommendation of the Advisory Parks Commission, shall annually determine by resolution the park cash dedication fee per residential unit. Said fee shall be determined by the average market value of undeveloped residential property by zoning classification, served by major City utilities, divided by the number of units per acre which shall provide the equivalency of twelve acres per thousand population. Said cash dedication, effective January 1, 2000 shall be: Cash Equivalent Units Per Per Residential Housing Type Average Market Value 100 Population Unit Single Family $31 ' 588 per acre 29.8 $1,272.00 Duplex $ 31,588 per acre 30 $1,264.00 Townhouse/Quad $ 36,703 per acre 50.8 $ 867.00 Apts/Multiple $ 40,083 per acre 55.8 $ 862.00 Commerciallnd. $ 57,680 per acre $3,476.00 Cash dedication shall be determined/computed at the rate in effect at the time of final plat. 5. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS Subdivider's and developers of commercial/industrial land, including commercial/industrial portions of Planned Developments, shall be required at the time the site plan is approved and building permits are issued to dedicate to the City for park, playground and public open space purposes, an amount of land up to 7.5% of the net land area within the development as determined by the City. In those cases where the City does not require park or open space within such developments, the City shall require payment of fees in lieu of such land dedication in an amount equal to $3,476 per acre of net land area, or such amount as determined by the City Council. Cash shall be contributed at the time of approval of each final plat or at the time of site plan/building permit approval. The fee dedication requirement for all commercial/industrial plats which have received site plan approval prior to January 1, 1983, but have not been issued building permit, approval from the City shall be in an amount equal to $1,738.00 per net acre which shall be contributed at the time of building permit approval. City of Eagan 2000 Park Dedication Page 5 A credit of up to 25% of the required dedication may be allowed by the City Council for on-site storm sewer, water, ponding and settling basins provided that such improvements benefit identifiable park and recreation water resources. The City Council, upon review and recommendation of the Advisory Parks Commission, may-annually review and determine by resolution, an adjustment to the industrial/commercial fee based upon the City's estimate of the average value of undeveloped commercial/industrial land in the City. 6. REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS Developers shall be responsible for making certain improvements to their developments for park, playground and public open space purposes as follows: A. Provide finished grading and ground cover for all park, playground, trail and public open spaces within their development as part of their development contract or site plan approval responsibilities. Landscape screening shall be in accordance with City Policy. B. Establish park boundary corners for the purpose of erecting park limit signs. The developer shall contact the appropriate Parks and Recreation Department personnel for the purpose of identifying park property corners. C. Provide sufficient public road access of no less than 300 feet for neighborhood parks and additional frontage for community parks. 7. AUTHORITY The State of Minnesota has recognized the importance of providing for parks and open space in M.S.A. 462.358, Subdivision 2 (b) which clearly gives the right to cities in its subdivisions regulations to require reasonable portions for public use. The City of Eagan has, by this dedication policy, chosen to exercise this right in establishing minimum requirements for meeting the public needs. Ca.mis,i OOOPAAA.DED Date: May 15, 2000 Agenda Item: L-I; Moonshine Park Update Action 4 City of Eagan Information x Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments x 1. Existing floor plan 2. Proposed floor plan AGENDA ITEM: L-1; MOONSHINE PARK UPDATE TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: C. J. LILLY - PARKS PLANNER/ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT I ITEM OVERVIEW: The April workshop focused on the programming possibilities for the existing home (Don Grant house) and the range of possibilities. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The planning process for Moonshine Park has been divided into four phases. The objective of the first phase was to develop a refined concept plan; the second phase to develop a park master plan; the third phase focuses on acquiring adjacent properties or easements as needed, and the final phase prepares construction plans and specifications. The eventual use of the house is significant to the planning for the park. Alternative uses have been discussed by staff and were the topic of discussion at the workshop. Craig Navaczyk, City of Eagan Building Inspector did a preliminary structural analysis to determine if internal changes to the floor plan were feasible. Attached are the existing and a potential floor plan showing internal room changes. ANALYSIS: Craig has indicated that the proposal to change the internal walls is feasible, but will require some additional review to insure accuracy. Staff will also be reviewing potential costs to complete the structural changes as shown. DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: During the April workshop the analysis was reviewed and future steps outlined, which include: ¦ More in-depth analysis by the building inspections department. ¦ Review of proposed modifications by a building contractor. ¦ Development of a cost estimate based on preliminary plans. Commission members attending the April workshop determined it would be best to accomplish the three tasks specified but wait until after the June bond referendum before taking additional action. The outcome of the referendum may have an impact on the alternatives the commission must consider for use of the home and the park design. FIREPLACE Item:L-1 MOOri::,h,r,- Park. / 23' Attachment # LIVING ROOM UPPER LEVEL 18-6.0" D1N NG 8' 9' 4' Q KITCHEN 10'-6.0" BEDROOM 11'-9.0" BEDROOM 100 00 10'-?{ STAIR 3'-2.0" c FAMILY ROOM T 4-v 10'-9.0" 9'-1.0" Q BATH MASTERBEDROOM 4' 7' 12'-2.0" 0 5 10 15 20 1 1, I I I I I I, 1 1 1 SCALE 1N FEET CRAWL SPACE LOWER LEVEL Q 4'-1.0" =F10 0 r -T LAUNDRY WA1fRHFA1FR W-2.0" UTILITY ROOM WEIL 20'-4.0" REC ROOM BEDROOM STAIR BATH 22' 12' 6'-3.0" EXISTING CONDITIONS EAGAN PARKS AND RECREATION HOUSE AT MOONSHINE PARK C.J. LILLY - L.A. OCTOBER 1999 GLACE Item: L-l Moon,-;A' re, >,,A r Attachment # , UPPER LEVEL 00 00 UPPER GREAT ROOM KITCHEN DECK 3r-7423-0' to-0Z 1a.2• raxu'-r STAIR fE~ ~ -Q JOBATH T-O zY-]0' 1r-24W-Y 0 5 10 15 20 I I H I I I H I I I I CRAWL SPACE SCALE IN FEET LOWER LEVEL O ° II1Cf i UTII,TTY ROOM na lr-249'-2• 9'4117-2• 73'-2422'-0' Ell BA11i STAIR Mr 6'-P »:n 12-0- U=' LOWER PATIO PROPOSED CHANGES RETREAT CENTER HOUSE AT MOONSHINE PARK C.J. LILLY - L.A. APRIL, 2000 Date: May 15, 2000 Agenda Item: L-2.; Wetland Health Evaluation Project Overview City of Eagan Action - Parks and Recreation MEMO Information X Attachments AGENDA ITEM: L-2.; WETLAND HEALTH EVALUATION PROJECT OVERVIEW TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR I ITEM OVERVIEW: Overview of a joint research and educational project in 1999 that uses citizen volunteers to gather biological data on local wetlands. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The Dakota County Wetland Health Evaluation Project is a joint research and educational project that uses citizen volunteers to gather biological data on local wetlands. The project began in 1997 in Dakota County and in 1999 approximately 80 citizens monitored wetlands in 10 Dakota County communities. Volunteers gather data on macroinvertebrates (larval insects and small aquatic organisms) and vegetation to determine a quality ranking for a wetland. A major benefit of the project is that citizen volunteers gather data that can be used by local units of government to make wetland management decisions. From 1999 to 2001, funding for the project was approved by the Minnesota Legislature, 1999 Minnesota Laws Ch. 231, Sec. 16, Subd. 12d, as recommended by the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. The goals of the 1999-2001 project are to evaluate wetland health using biological data, to increase the biodiversity in wetlands in urban areas, and to conduct a public education effort. The project is a partnership effort between local units of government, local educators, citizen volunteers, the Dakota County Environmental Education Program, a wetland consulting firm, Dodge Nature Center, Hennepin County Parks, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The Dakota County Environmental Education Program coordinates the program. ANALYSIS: Tom Goodwin and Jane Tunseth, biology instructors at the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, will provide a verbal overview of the 1999 project. DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: Not applicable. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: No action is warranted. Rec. Sub-committee 5/8/00 Meeting Summary is in Bold Agenda • Update on Teens (Paula): Paula reported that she has had several very good meetings with up to 15 youth representatives. The group is continuing to meet and give input and support to program ideas, planning and development. The group has named itself YELP (Youth of Eagan Leaders and Planners). • Update on "Summer In the Park" program modification considerations for 2001 (Paula): Paula reported that over the past months she has been reviewing program modification opportunities that could be made to the Summer in the Park program for changes to the 2001 program. Several of the concepts being considered will be tested as part of this summer's program. She has also learned that several other local organizations are looking to her summer program to help accomplish their goals that may also supplement our program mission as well. • Update on efforts to Increase Press Coverage (Jeff): Staff are working to strengthen understanding and awareness of the local media about our programs. Staff are also working to better utilize cable TV and local papers on a regular basis for program marketing purposes. • Update on Youth Development Program (Loudi): Loudi reported on the upcoming implementation of the Police sub-station at Wesocott. Loudi is excited about this change and looks forward to working with the PD on making her programming efforts there even better. • Review: Sponsorship Policy development organization (Jeff): Jeff shared some past history and results of the work that had been done back in 1995 by Recreation Division staff on development of a sponsorship policy. It was agreed that that work is a solid basis from which to re-begin. Staff will do some research to learn of any sponsorship policies that we could model. • Review: Working draft of our Department wide Marketing Plan (Jeff): Jeff presented a listing of objectives that will help to create identity of our programs, services and facilities. This is being done as part of our departmental goals as outlined earlier this year. 21. CREATING IDENTITY 5/8/00 Vision: To increase community awareness of the benefits and value of Eagan Parks and Recreation programs, services and facilities. 1. Personal contact: ¦ Equip and train staff to make presentations ¦ Use of promotional items with a consistent message ¦ Playwagon exposure with Benefits message • Customer service training ¦ Power Point presentations ¦ Award/recognition displays ¦ Public appearances (i.e. local community groups, PTAs, service organizations, business and industry.) Develop a "Backdrop Display" with current / seasonaly appropriate material - for appearances at Expo's , etc. 2. Printed materials: ¦ Consistent format, look and identity for all program flyers ¦ Develop a regular column and create news stories for the local papers ¦ Create culture of habit with press releases and cable TV material ¦ Use target mailings ¦ Creative use of street reader board using "catchy" phrases to attract the attention of passersby ¦ Information releases to local businesses • Develop one primary brochure encompassing all aspects of Parks and Recreation 3. Technology ¦ Develop a video presentation ¦ Create a regular cable program using video to highlight various programs and activities. ¦ Web page maintenance and continued development ¦ Develop FYI commercial spots to air on cable TV. ¦ Create program for airing on local Hotel televisions about Park and Recreational opportunities available to them during their stay. 22. Subject to approval ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2000 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on April 17, 2000 with the following Commission Members present: Joseph Bari, Terry Davis, Cyndee Fields, Kevin Gutknecht, Floyd Hiar, Barbara Johnson, George Kubik, Daryle Petersen, Dorothy Peterson and John Rudolph. Commission Member Filipi was not present. Staff present include Ken Vraa,Director of Parks and Recreation; Paul Olson, Parks Superintendent; Gregg Hove, Forestry Supervisor; CJ Lilly, Parks Planner; Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator; Pam Dudziak, Planner and Cherryl Mesko, Recording Secretary. RECOGNITION OF CLMP VOLUNTEERS AND SHARON HOLBECK APPROVAL OF AGENDA George Kubik moved, Barbara Johnson seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 10, MARCH 20, 2000 George Kubik moved, Cyndee Fields seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes of January 10 and march 20, 2000 as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2000 Barbara Johnson moved, Joseph Bari seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes of the special meeting of April 3, 2000. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors wishing to address the Commission under this agenda item. DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Items highlighted by Director Vraa included CONSENT AGENDA George Kubik moved, Daryle Petersen seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council: 1. Spencer Springs-Stonewood Development Corp. OO This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. ® An Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan will be required for Lot 1 and for Lot 2. OO Tree protection measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or four foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved. OO The applicant shall be required to contact the City of Eagan Forestry Division to 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 tree protection fencing. ® This development shall be required to meet its water quality requirements through a cash dedication in lieu of ponding. 2. Safari at Eagan P Addition - Fortune Realty © This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. 3. Kennerick Addition - Tri-Land t This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. t There are no tree mitigation requirements for initial site development. ® Acknowledge that an Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan will be required for Lots 12, 13, 14, 15 and 19 at the time of Building Permit application. t Tree protection measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or four foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved. This tree protection fence shall be installed prior to any grading or tree removal. © The applicant shall be required to contact the City of Eagan Forestry Division to 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 tree protection fencing. t The applicant shall be required to meet the City's water quality requirements by excavating from the nearby wetland a minimum additional wet-pond volume of 0.47 acre-feet covering an area of 0.23 acres. The stormwater treatment pond should be constructed according to NURP standards with a maximum depth of 6 feet, a 10:1 aquatic bench, and an outlet skimmer according to City design standards. O A minimum 30-foot wide buffer of natural, undisturbed vegetation shall be required outside the boundary of the wetland and shall be maintained before, during and after construction. © Erosion control practices shall be property installed and effectively maintained (particularly to the west of the proposed cul-de-sac, where the topography is steep), throughout the development process to prevent and minimize soil loss and negative impacts to down-gradient resources and water quality. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS SAM'S CLUB - WAL-MART STORES, INC. After further brief discussion, Daryle Petersen moved, Kevin Gutknecht seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding this proposal: 1. To acknowledge that this proposal would not be subject to tree preservation mitigation. 2. To require that a stormwater treatment pond be constructed according to NURP standards with a minimum wet-pond volume of 2.38 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.59 acres. The pond should have a maximum depth of 10 feet, a 10:1 aquatic bench, and an outlet skimmer according to City design standards. 3. Recommend that the developer be allowed to reduce the parking requirement based on their request for 650 parking spaces and the Green Space Committee's recommendation for one parking space per 200 square feet. OLD BUSINESS CAPTAIN DODD SEDIMENT MITIGATION Following further brief discussion, Dorothy Peterson moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend that the City Council direct the preparation of plans and specifications for sediment mitigation Option A (bentonite clay cover), contingent upon approval of this option by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. NEW BUSINESS ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION George Kubik moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend adoption of the 2000 Arbor Day Resolution. 5 YEAR REVIEW - WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN Barbara Johnson moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to direct the Natural Resources Subcommittee to initiate the second 5-year review of the Water Quality Management Plan within the time frame identified. PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATE Items highlighted by Superintendent Olson included the continued effort by maintenance staff in preparing ballfields, completion of seasonal staff hiring and the cooperative effort with Dakota County to create a county wide trail map. Superintendent Olson continued that relative to the legislation covering bleachers, it appears that bleachers having less than 5 rows are proposed to be exempt from the retrofit/replacement legislation. Recreation items were highlighted by Director Vraa, which included the distribution of the softball managers' handbook which is bound by Lyn Mar printers at no cost to the city. It was noted that the senior's survey was mailed out and to date over 250 have been returned. Recreation Supervisor Nowariak has been meeting with teens to encourage participation in planning activities for this group. Water quality flyers were distributed to the Commission for their information. WATER RESOURCES UPDATE Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth shared before and after pictures of the wetland area near Thomas Lake that was recently excavated. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS CIP REVIEW - WORKSHOP SESSION REMINDER Commission Members were reminded of the workshop date of April 27 for CIP review. Moonshine Park review was added to the meeting date to allow further discussion of potential options for this park. Member Rudolph reminded the Commission that the CIP meeting would focus on re-allocating the Park Site funds through the year 2005. PARK SITE FUND UPDATE Director Vraa brought the Commission's attention to the print out identifying the status of the Park Site Fund. This is a regular update that will be provided to the Commission. ANNUAL REPORT The Annual Report was distributed to Commission Members for their information. COMUNICATIONS The City of Bloomington has provided a draft Comprehensive Guide Plan for surrounding jurisdictions to review and comment on. Director Vraa explained that the draft plan would be available for Commission Members to review if they so choose. Mr. Rudolph asked for an update of the Goetz property. Director Vraa stated that the Goetzs will be donating the parcel to the city in lieu of their request for the city to purchase it. ROUND TABLE Member Davis stated that members of the Green Space committee had been invited to an Advisory Planning Commission workshop to discuss their recommendations. A subsequent meeting will be scheduled to continue discussion of this issue. Member Davis stated he would continue to provide updates as they are available. Member Peterson reminded theCommission and audience that a clean-up day has been set at Holz Farm for May 6 for anyone wishing to participate. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct, George Kubik moved, Barbara Johnson seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Secretary Date