06/19/2000 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Monday, June 19, 2000
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
Tour Wescott Substation and Faithful Shepherd Fields 6:00 pm
A. 7:00 PM Regular Meeting 7:00 pm
B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:02 pm
C. Approval of Agenda 7:03 pm
D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 17 and May 15, 2000 7:04 pm
E. Visitors to be Heard 7:05 pm
F. Department Happenings Page3 7:06 pm
G. Consent Agenda 7:15 pm
(1) Wetlands Banking Program Agreement Pages 5-6
H. Development Proposals 7:16 pm
1. Old Business
(1) Senior Questionnaire Results Pages 7-8 7:17 pm
(2) Fish Lake CIP Page 9 7:30 pm
(3) Lexington Point Trail Access Change Request Pages 10-11 7:35 pm
J. New Business 7:50 pm
K. Parks and Recreation Update 7:51 pm
L. Water Resources Update 8:00 pm
M. Other Business and Reports
(1) Teen Report 8:05 pm
(2) Set Moonshine Park Workshop Date Pages 12 8:15 pm
(3) Subcommittee Updates 8:16 pm
(3) Communications Page 13 8:17 pm
N. Round Table 8:18 pm
0. Adjournment 8:20 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 religior4 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
NAME AND ADDRESS Release TERM TELEPHONE TERM
Phone # START EXPIRES..
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 55122-2690 (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 Overtook Place Yes 1997 651-602-1725 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 1998) mark.niipi@metc.state.mn.us
KEVIN GUTKNECHT 1999 651-454-2890 (H) 1/2002
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 81 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) s/1o/o0
jrudolph@bu~nsville.k 12.mn.us
Eagan City Staff E-Mail:
kvraa@ci.eagan.mn.us cmesko@ci.ea4an.mn.us poison@ci.eaaan.mn.us 6asfahl@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 Jan
14 20 17 15 19 17 14 18 16 20 18
Joseph Bari X X X X
Terry Davis x X X X
Cyndee Fields x X X X
N.Mark Filipi X X O* X
Kevin Gutknecht x O* X O Resigned 5/29/00
Floyd Hiar (Alternate) X X X O*
Barbara Johnson x X X X
George Kubik x O* X X
Daryle Petersen O* X X X
Dorothy Peterson x X X X
John Rudolph x 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
1. Commission Review Workshop
2. Spring Maintenance Demonstration
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 PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JUNE 15, 2000
REMINDER: The Commission will again take a brief tour before the regular meeting
beginning at the east entrance to City Hall at 6:00 p.m.
Item A. Call to Order
Item C. Approval of Agenda
Item D. Approval of Minutes of April 17 and may 15, 2000
Item E. Visitors to be Heard
Staff is not aware of any items to be brought forward at this time.
Item F. Department Happenings
Several items of interest that the public may have an interest in will be reviewed by staff.
Item G. Consent Agenda
The Wetlands Banking Program Agreement is the only Consent Agenda item for action.
Item H. Development Proposals
There are no development proposals for the Commission to review.
Item I. Old Business
1. Recreation Supervisor Cathy Bolduc will be present to review the results of the
recently distributed senior questionnaire.
2. An update of the Fish Lake CIP is enclosed in the packet for Commission review.
3. A request was recently received relative to the location of the pedestrian trail
within the Lexington Point development. Although a detailed memo is enclosed
for your review, staff has been meeting with Mr. Swenson and the McNarys and
may likely have a resolution by the time the Commission meets on Monday.
Item J. New Business
There are no new items for the Commission to review.
Item K. 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 L. Water Resources Update
Item M. Other Business and Reports
1. Youth participating in the teen meetings with Recreation Supervisor Paula
Nowariak will be present to share their perspective of summer activity plans.
2. Moonshine Park planning has reached the stage where it may be appropriate to
bring in architectural expertise. The Commission will be asked to consider
making a recommendation to the City Council to proceed with hiring an
architectural firm to continue the process.
3. The Commission will need to set a meeting date to continue the planning process
for Moonshine Park.
4. A letter of resignation from Kevin Gutknecht is enclosed for your information.
Item N. Round Table
Item O. Adjournment
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Vraa
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NNE DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
• After reviewing nearly 20 proposals staff has selected the new playground structures for Country Home and
Oak Chase Parks. The selection committee included the Park Planner, park supervisors, representatives of the
park maintenance staff, and the Director. Members scored each proposal using a number of specific criteria with
an emphasis placed on play value and compatibility with the site. Those proposals receiving the highest scores
were reviewed in detail by the entire group, before a final decision was made.
• A crew from the Twin Cities Tree Trust began work for the City on June 13. The Tree Trust provides work and
leaming opportunities for youth, many of whom are working out of the home for the first time. The Tree Trust
provides a trained supervisor, insurance and arranges transportation for the work crews, at no cost to the City.
The City provides project plans, materials and assistance if necessary. This years projects include the
installation ofnew play ground borders and sitting walls at the park sites where the new playground structures
will be installed.
• City maintenance staff has begun the installation of the second phase of the community playground at Red Pine
Elementary School. The parents, students and staff of the school raised the funds for the project through a
variety of fund raising events. A new play structure has also been selected for Glacier Hills Elementary School.
City staff will be doing the installation next summer.
• The Dakota County Sentence to Service Crew (STS) has spent several weeks working in the City. Projects have
included landscaping, park cleanups, and the installation of a wood chip trail in the natural area of Walden
Heights Park. They will return later in the summer to complete a variety of projects that are not time sensitive.
• City staff has begun the maintenance of the athletic fields at Faithful Shepherd School. Under terms of the
development agreement, in lieu of a park dedication fee, the school constructed a soccer field and 2 ball fields
and has made them available for community use. The City is responsible for maintenance of the fields during
the season of community use while the school is responsible during the remainder of the year. The school has
indicated that they will be contracting with the City for maintenance on a fee for service basis. The school will
retain the responsibility for maintenance of the grounds adjacent to the school.
• As of June 12 the maintenance division has its full compliment of seasonal staff. Crews are now working to
"catch up" on those maintenance items that had to be postponed due to a lack of staff. Projects that are now
underway include the complete trimming of park areas, mulching, edging and leveling ball fields, weed
spraying and the servicing of buildings. The arrival of the seasonal also allows the regular staff to begin
working on scheduled improvement projects rather than routine maintenance.
• The pre-summer playground inspection has been completed. Staff is in the process of repairing and replacing
worn or damaged equipment that had been identified during the inspection. Anything that is determined to be a
potential hazard is repaired immediately. Regular inspections are completed throughout the year. The improved
quality of the newer equipment has reduced the number of significant repairs.
• Several of the large concrete columns at the Thomas Lake pavilion have begun to shift, causing a buckling of a
portion of the roof. The building inspectors have determined that a failure is not imminent however, repairs
should be made as soon as its feasible to do so. Staff is working with an engineering consultant to identify the
problem and develop a solution. The most likely cause appears to be a settling of the sub-soils.
• Staff is working with an engineering consultant to develop mitigation/stabilization alternatives for the fill slope
at North Park. Much of the survey and delineation work has been completed. The MPCA requirements for the
mitigation of a fill slope would require the importation of 10's of thousands of yards of fill material and the
removal of much of the vegetation growing on the slope and in the lower area adjacent to the pond. Staff is
hopeful that a less intrusive and less costly alternative can be agreed upon. In a recent conversation, MPCA staff
did express a willingness to consider alternatives solutions. The County continues to "defer" to MPCA for a
final decision.
• Friends of the Farm hosted their Spring Festival event back on May 21. It was a beautiful day and attendance
was good. (Approx. 300- 350 )
• On June 8`h a Teen Concert and "mini battle of the bands" took place at the Civic Arena. This is becoming a
popular activity amongst many teens. The event went well! We expect that music and band performances will
continue to be a desire of youth as we continue our work to better serve teens of this community.
• Lexington Diifley athletic fields played host to this years Rugby State High School tournament back on May
20-21. There were 18 boys and girls teams. They were very pleased with our facilities.
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Date: June 19, 2000
Agenda Item: G-1; Wetlands Banking Program
Agreement
4 City of Eagan Action X
Parks and Recreation MEMO Information
Attachments X 1. Joint Powers Agreement
AGENDA ITEM: G-1; WETLANDS BANKING PROGRAM AGREEMENT
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
ITEM OVERVIEW: Recommendation to City Council to authorize execution of joint powers agreement
with Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District that provides for Eagan's deposit of 3.5 acres of
the wetland hankine credits into State of Minnesota wetland bank.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
In 1991 as part of the Wetland Conservation Act, the Minnesota legislature established a state
"wetland banking system." Resultant administrative rules created a market-based system of
wetland credits that allows landowners who restore or create wetlands and who agree to maintain
those wetlands in perpetuity to receive credits that can be sold at open-market prices. Persons or
entities needing to drain or fill wetlands in other locations can buy these credits, allowing
building projects and other activities requiring draining or filling of wetlands to proceed.
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) oversees the wetland banking
system. Landowners deposit wetland credits in the state wetland bank and locate potential
purchasers; persons or entities needing to drain or fill wetlands purchase credits as necessary for
approval of their projects. Accordingly, BWSR debits the wetland banking account.
In 1995-96, the City and Dakota County staff began the process of establishing local wetland
banking credits by investigating and evaluating potential restoration of wetlands on publicly and
privately owned lands. Approximately 27.5 acres of restorable wetland were identified on a
privately owned site in Eureka Township in Dakota County. On December 4, 1996, City Council
authorized staff to proceed with further investigation of this site, including evaluating the
technical feasibility of the project and identifying the City's share to purchase bank credits. Since
1996, the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has provided overall
coordination of the restoration project. Recently, the SWCD drafted a joint powers agreement
that provides for the deposit of the City's wetland banking credits into the State of Minnesota
wetland bank (Attachment 1).
Eagan's cost-share in the project would be $38, 031 for 3.5 acres of wetlands banking credit.
The City has at least three potential options for use of the credits. It could use them to satisfy
mitigation requirements (typically, on a 2:1 replacement ratio) for unavoidable impacts it
incurs while constructing various facilities and infrastructure. It could sell credits to other
entities incurring similar unavoidable impacts. It could sell the credits in an open-market
situation. The City's Water Quality Capital Improvement Program includes acquisition of
wetlands banking credits. Other participants in the Eureka Township project are BWSR
(17.07 acres), Dakota County Highway Department (3.5 acres), and Inver Grove Heights (3.5
acres).
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
The Commission should recommend the City Council to authorize execution of the joint powers
agreement with Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District that provides for the deposit
of 3.5 acres of the wetland banking credits, on behalf of the City of Eagan, into State of
Minnesota wetland bank.
Item: ~j. ~~LGLs,CS
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Attachment #
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Between
CITY OF EAGAN
And
DAKOTA COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
for
DEPOSIT OF WETLAND BANKING CREDITS INTO STATE WETLAND BANK
This Agreement is made and entered into between the City of Eagan (City), and the Dakota
County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD).
WHEREAS, SWCD has identified a potential wetland restoration site within the
geographic boundaries of Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, the restoration of wetlands within the geographic boundaries of
Dakota County promotes the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, City desires to enter into this Agreement for the restoration of
wetlands on a site identified by SWCD; and
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement are governmental units of the State of
Minnesota and, as such, have the authority to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Minn.
Stat. § 471.59.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for the restoration of wetlands.
II. SWCD RESPONSIBILITIES.
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A. SWCD shall prepare a wetland bank plan ("Wetland Bank Plan") pursuant
to Minn. R. 8420.0700-.0760 for the restoration of wetlands on the real property in Dakota
County, Minnesota, which is legally described on Exhibit A hereto attached and made a
part of this Agreement ("Real Property"). The Wetland Bank Plan shall be designed to
yield at least 15.76 acres of new wetland credit and 11.81 acres of public value credit, as
such terms are defined in Minn. R. 8420.0110.
B. SWCD shall seek local government unit approval of the Wetland Bank Plan
pursuant to Minn. R. 8420.0740, subp. 1 H-I.
C. If the Wetland Bank Plan is approved by the local government unit, then
SWCD shall close on the acquisition of good and marketable title to an easement interest in
the Real Property. The easement shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto
attached and made a part hereof. Prior to closing on the easement, the fee owner shall have
completed the construction required by the Wetland Bank Plan. In addition to recording
the easement, SWCD shall also record a Declaration of Restrictions and Covenants for
Replacement Wetland in the form required by the State of Minnesota through the Board of
Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) for wetland banking purposes ("Declaration"). SWCD
shall obtain and attach to the Declaration a consent and subordination agreement in the
form required by BWSR signed by the fee owner and the holder of any other interest in the
Real Property. Any acquisition of an interest in the Real Property prior to the approval of
the Wetland Bank Plan and completion of the construction required by the Wetland Bank
Plan shall be at SWCD's own risk without any obligation for payment by the City.
D. After closing, SWCD shall seek final determination of wetland bank
acceptability pursuant to Minn. R. 8420.0740, subp. 1K.
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E. Upon acceptance for deposit, SWCD shall deposit the wetland into the state
wetland bank pursuant to Minn. R. 8420.0740, subp. 1L-M.
F. Upon deposit in the state wetland bank, the following credits shall
automatically be transferred to the City and withdrawn in City's favor to provide
replacement wetlands pursuant to City's replacement obligation under Minn. Stat.
§ 103G.222, subd. 1(m): 2.0 acres of new wetland credit; and, 1.5 acres of public value
credit. This Agreement shall be deemed sufficient to evidence SWCD's transfer of the
credits to City and SWCD's direction that the credits be withdrawn in City's favor. With
the exception of the credits withdrawn in City's favor, the remaining credits shall belong to
SWCD. SWCD may enter into purchase or option agreements with other parties pursuant
to Minn. R. 8420.0740, subp. 2 and may transfer some or all of its credits to such other
parties upon approval of wetland replacement plans for use of the credits by the other
parties.
G. SWCD shall perform all of its duties under this Agreement at its sole cost
and expense, except to the extent of the City Payment (as defined below). SWCD shall be
solely responsible for all costs and expenses in excess of the City Payment.
III. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES.
A. City shall disburse to SWCD an amount not to exceed Thirty Eight
Thousand, Thirty-one and No/100 ($38,031) Dollars. The total liability of City under this
Agreement and with respect to the work and other duties performed by SWCD in
connection with this Agreement shall be limited to the City Payment. The City Payment
shall be disbursed upon completion of the construction required by the Wetland Bank Plan,
closing on acquisition of good and marketable title to an easement interest in the Real
Property, and recording by SWCD of the Declaration with a consent and subordination
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agreement signed by the fee owner -and the holder of any other interest in the Real
Property. SWCD shall not be required to wait until deposit of the credits into the state
wetland bank in order to receive full payment of the city Payment. If, however, SWCD
fails to complete full deposit of the credits into the state wetland bank or to fulfill any of its
other duties under this Agreement, then SWCD shall promptly reimburse
City for the full amount of the City Payment previously paid by City to SWCD. SWCD
shall be solely responsible for all costs that it incurs in excess of the City Payment.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Inspection. City shall, upon request, have the right to inspect the Real
Property.
B. Non-Discrimination. SWCD agrees not to engage in discriminatory
employment practices in the completion of the replacement wetland, or the operation
and/or management of the replacement wetland, and it shall, with respect to such activities,
fully comply with all of the provisions contained in Minn. Stat. 181.59 and 363.03.
C. Worker's Compensation. SWCD agrees to comply fully with all of the
provisions relating to worker's compensation contained in Minn. Stat. 176.181 subd. 2
and 176.182 with respect to the completion of the replacement wetland and the operation
and/or management of the replacement wetland.
D. Public Bidding and Prevailing Wages. SWCD agrees to comply with all
public bidding and set-aside requirements applicable to it. SWCD agrees to comply with
all of the applicable provisions contained in Chapter 177 of the Minnesota Statutes
pertaining to prevailing wages, and specifically those provisions contained in Minn. Stat.
177.41 through 177.43.
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E. Liability. SWCD and City agree that they each will be responsible for their
own acts and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law, and they shall not be
responsible for the acts of the other party and the results thereof.
F. Relationship of Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended
or shall be construed in any manner as creating or establishing a partnership, joint venture,
or agency relationship between the parties hereto.
G. Employees. SWCD represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense,
all personnel and/or persons required for the performance of this Agreement. Any and all
personnel of SWCD, or the other persons, while engaging in the performance of this
Agreement, the completion of the replacement wetland, or the operation and/or
maintenance of the replacement wetland, shall not have any contractual relationship with
City and shall not be considered employees of City. In addition, any and all claims that
may or might arise on behalf of said personnel or other persons while so engaged arising
out of employment, or alleged employment, including, but not limited to, claims
under the Workers' Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota, shall in no way be the
responsibility of City. Such personnel or other persons shall not be entitled to any
compensation, rights or benefits of any kind whatsoever from City.
H. Notices. In addition to any notice required under applicable law to be given
in another manner, any notices required herein must be in writing, and shall be sufficient if
personally served or sent by prepaid, registered, or certified mail (return receipt requested),
to the business address of the party to whom it is directed. Such business address shall be
that addresses specified hereinbelow, or such different address as may hereafter be
specified, by written notice to the other:
To SWCD at:
Dakota Soil and Water Conservation District
Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center
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4100 220th Street West, Suite 102
Farmington, MN 55024
Attn: Brian Watson, District Manager
To City at:
City of Eagan
Municipal Building
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Attn:
1. Assignment or Modification. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of SWCD and City, and their respective successors and assigns;
provided, however, that SWCD may not assign any of its rights or obligations under this
Agreement without the prior written consent of City. No change or modification of the
terms or provisions of this Agreement shall be binding on either SWCD or City unless
such change or modification is in writing and signed by an authorized official of the party
against which such change or modification is to be imposed.
I Waiver. Neither the failure by SWCD or City, in any one or more
instances, to insist upon the complete and total observance or performance of any term or
provision hereof, nor the failure of SWCD or City to exercise any right, privilege, or
remedy conferred herein, or afforded by law, shall be construed as waiving any breach of
such term, provision, or the right to exercise such right, privilege, or remedy thereafter. In
addition, no delay on the part of either SWCD or City in exercising any right or remedy
herein shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right
or remedy preclude other or further exercise thereof, or the exercise of any other right or
remedy.
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K. Entire Agreement. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement
between SWCD and City, and there are no other agreements, either oral or written,
between SWCD and City on the subject matter hereof.
L. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is finally judged
by any court to be invalid, the remaining terms and provisions shall remain
in full force and effect, and they shall be interpreted, performed, and
enforced as if said invalid provision did not exist.
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V. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective as of the date all of the signatures required below
have been provided.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Agreement to
be signed on their behalf intending to be bound thereby.
Date: DAKOTA SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
By:
Its
Approved as to form and execution by:
DAKOTA COUNTY ATTORNEY
By
Date:
Date: CITY OF EAGAN
By
Its
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EXHIBIT A
Real Property
EXHIBIT B
Form of Easement
Senior Questionnaire Results
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FAftachments 19, 2000
City of Eagan Parks and Recreation MEMO 1. Results Summary and
action plan.
AGENDA ITEM: SENIOR SURVEY SUMMARY
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: CATHY BOLDUC, RECREATION AND EVENTS SUPERVISOR
ITEM OVERVIEW: In April of 2000 a questionnaire was sent to approximately 875 seniors in the Eagan
area to acquire information and data regarding current participation and future program needs. Results have
been tallied and steps are being developed to prepare for the growing number of active seniors in Eagan.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
In order to determine future recreation needs for the seniors that are currently and will be living
in the Eagan area, a questionnaire was developed that addressed current participation, current and
future interests and the creation of an advisory committee. In April, approximately 875
questionnaires were sent to people on the mailing list for the News from the Front Porch senior
newsletter requesting their current involvement and future desires for recreation. To encourage
returns, a self-addressed stamped envelope was also included.
ANALYSIS:
The Parks and Recreation Department received a total of 336 questionnaires, which is a return
rate of 38.4%. According to the results, only 25.8% of respondents currently participate in the
programs offered by the Department. Many seniors were very interested in part-time paid or
volunteer positions and 29 responded they may be interested in sitting on an advisory committee.
There were also 44 seniors that requested to be removed from the mailing entirely. Copies of the
survey results summary and specific comments are attached.
DISCUSSION/EVALUATION:
The results indicate there is a strong interest in expanded senior services within the Eagan
community. With the data that was collected, projections can be made to address the future
interests and trends of Eagan seniors. There seems to be a great number of seniors that would be
interested in more special events, day trips, health and wellness classes, lunch or dinner activities
and special entertainment, like music. In order to develop programs that will accommodate the
large age range, abilities and interests, it seems appropriate to have a meeting with the 29
respondents interested in being part of an advisory committee. Identifying a core group of 8 -12
people to assist with program development and an overall plan of action for future senior
programming needs would also be an asset to the Department.
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ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
The Commission has the opportunity to determine what action, if any, to be taken as a result of
the questionnaire information.
- The Parks and Recreation Department could develop an advisory committee of interested
seniors to assist with the program development and decisions regarding seniors in the
Eagan area.
- The Commission may be interested in having the Recreation and Events Supervisor
continue to work with the seniors as in the past.
- The Commission may decide to request the Recreation and Events Supervisor expand
the programming options based on the survey results without the use of an advisory
committee
- The data collected could be retained until further development of Central Park and be
revisited in relation to the facility.
Item: _ Jenior PSfianotr~,
Re-50 1,LS
Senior Questionnaire Attachment # 1.
Results Summary and Action Plan
June, 2000
,Factual Results:
Total Sent: 875
Total Returned: 336
Return Rate: 38.4016
Number 0,6 of total responses
interested to this question
Total interested in a paid or volunteer position: 59 26%
Total interested in the Senior Advisory Council: 29 14%
Total requested to be removed from the mailing: 44
Total responding that they currently participate: 83 25.8%
Summary of Results:
With only 250/6 of the senior population that currently receives the News From the Front Porch
newsletter actually participating, and then only when they see something of interest to them, there is room for
improvement. On the brighter side, the newsletter is being received and read, most comments and suggestions
are positive and extremely important data can now be utilized as a window into what the aging population is
looking for and will be-looking for in the future.
The survey revealed the main reasons for not attending have been that they are too busy, still working
full or part-time or are seasonal residents, moving or traveling much of the year. Of those responding they
participate, the majority are involved in special events that are interesting to them, Oak Woods programs and
the McDonald's Coffee Club. A surprisingly large number of respondents would enjoy having programs in the
Eagan Municipal Center Community Room, with McDonald's in second place. It was also very strongly stated
that most seniors are traveling to activities in their personal vehicles, with very few relying on friends, public
transportation or other services.
Question number four, relating to the types of programs seniors are interested in, really got at what the
Parks and Recreation Department should be looking into offering and the wide range of abilities and interests
of the "Senior" community. The varying program interests suggest there are a couple of different age groups
looking for particular offerings. Some are more interested in very physical and advanced technological
programs while others are more focused on staying healthy and financial stability. Health and wellness topped
the classes, guests and speakers requests, followed closely by physical fitness programs. Computer
informational classes were the most popular write in for this section. Out of 165 people interested in trips, 140
of them would very much like day trips to area community attractions, such as the Landscape Arboretum,
Museums, or a nearby casino. In the category of special events, there was a great interest in bands or music
performances and going out for lunch or dinner. Many also expressed interest in a card group and group
discussions.
In addition, the data collected suggests that seniors expect to pay between $4 and $6 for a program
lasting up to three hours, but also feel the cost is largely dependant on the activity. It is also valuable to know
440k of the respondents receive Eagan Parks and Recreation program information through the News From the
Front Porch.
The Parks and Recreation is already beginning to use the information gathered to improve the
Department's offered services. Duplications and those that requested to be removed from the mailing list have
been eliminated. Lists are now being created based on volunteer or paid interests and senior advisory board
interests. With this information, volunteer or work notices can be directly mailed only to those interested and
m advisory board can be developed to assist with the expansion of senior activity opportunities in Eagan. Also,
the department has taken the first steps towards increasing the program variety by adding themed activities
and requesting speakers from places such as DARTS to inform the seniors about their services.
From here, the Department plans to begin implementing some of the requested programs, plans and
ideas. Before going too far, however, an advisory board needs to be set up. A meeting will be set up with all the
persons interested in the advisory board to discuss specifically what the board would be expected to do and
begin to identify 8 -15 people that would be willing to commit to the board for a term of 1- 2 years.
Specific Results:
Question 1: Do you currently participate in Eagan Parks & Recreation senior programs?
No: 238 responses Is there a particular reason?
Too Busy - 55
Still Working - 26
Other reason - 26
Traveling, moved or only seasonal residents - 24
Health reasons - 23
Plan to participate in the near future - 16
Lack of Information - 7
Have transportation issues - 5
Yes: 83 responses Check all programs you have attended:
Special Events - 42
McDonalds - 34
Oak Woods - 39
O'Leary - 19
Sunshine Travel - 14
How frequently do you participate in the above programs? 181 total responses
Never - 66
Only when interested - 59
1- 2 times per month - 22
7 -12 times per year - 22
1- 7 times per year - 12
Question 2: Where do you prefer to attend senior programs? 247 total responses
Community Room - 89
McDonald's - 51
O'Leary - 38
Oak Woods - 37
Other - 32
- Senior Center or own facility - 12
- Not familiar with these places - 6
- Any are fine - 8
Question 3: What transportation is available when attending activities? 258 total responses
Personal Vehicle - 223
Friend/Family - 16
DARTS - 11
Public Transportation- 3
Metro mobility - 0
Other - 5
Question 4: What types of senior programs and activities would you like to see offered?
Classes, Seminars, and Guest Speakers: 197 responses
Health & Wellness - 116
Physical Fitness - 97
Art Classes - 64
Financial Planning - 44
Other - 66
- Physical Activity - 20
- Computer Classes/Instruction - 16
- Crafts / Hobbies - 13
- Informational Speakers - 6
- Cards/Games - 6
- Writing or Music - 5
- Travel - 3
- Other - 10
Trips: 165 responses
Day trips to surrounding areas - 140
Sunshine Travel (3 - 5 days) - 69
Other - 25
Special Events and other activities: 198 responses
Lunch or dinner out - 105
Cards - 88
Potlucks - 58
Group discussions - 49
Book Club - 43
Special entertainment - 119
Bands / Music -108
Comedians - 49
Other - 25
Other - 36
Cards/Bingo -10
Physical activity -10
Performing arts, sporting events - 20
Picnic/Potluck -5
Study / discussion groups -5
Question 5: Some activities have costs associated with them. Which fee range would you be
comfortable paying for an activity lasting one to three hours? 316 responses
$1-$3.00 - 34 $4-$6.00 - 45
$7-$10.00 - 35 $10 - $15.00 20
Over $15.00 - 10 Depends on activity 172
Question 6: How do you receive the majority of your senior activity information? 417 responses
Eagan Front Porch Newsletter - 187
Eagan This Week - 116
Word of Mouth - 37
Flyers - 32
Other - 23
At other senior events - 15
Local cable channel - 7
Question 7: Do you have an interest in part-time volunteer or paid opportunities with the City
of Eagan?
No: 164 responses
Yes: 59 responses
Part-time paid - 32
Part-time volunteer - 27
Question 8: Would you be interested in sitting on an Eagan advisory council for the seniors?
This group would meet regularly to assist in the development of a stronger Eagan
Senior program, including program ideas and opportunities, marketing options and
financial considerations.
No: 172 responses
Yes: 29 responses
Senior Questionnaire Comments
AprV, 2000
1. Do you currently participate in Eagan Parks & Recreation Senior Programs?
No - Is there any particular reason?
Comments.
- Am hearing impaired and belong to the Deaf Organization.
- No except I still am working a lot of hours.
- I already have my thing on Tuesdays
Have not been retired very long
- Poor health of husband - uncertainty of time (able to plan ahead is difficult).
- No, we have not been avoiding the programs, as we have been busy with other activities involving family and friends and
church activities plus some extended travel.
- Did not have the cards and the dance program
- I am blind. I do attend the Burnsville Senior Center.
- Lack of information and being busy with other activities.
- Too busy doing other things.
- Too busy with personal activities, volunteering and recreational travel.
- Don't have any idea what programs are available
- Too busy (4)
- I have not been aware of what or where they are.
Lack of communication
- I don't live in Eagan anymore
- Because of bad health - falling and hip operations and oxygen difficult breathing
- At present time - am already involved in enough other activities to occupy my time.
- So far haven't had time but fully intend to in the future
- We both work PT yet, and also baby-sit a I and a half-year-old grand daughter daily.
- Minimum offerings - some time constrictions - more interested now.
- Not the type programs we're interested in.
- I am very heavily involved in volunteer work - DARTS, Dakota Communities, Eagan Library, Art House, MN Historical
Society - and don't have time to take on any more activities.
- I don't care for McDonald's
- My residence is Edina
- I live in Chaska and am in a wheel chair and have a heart condition. So please cancel me out. Thank you very much
- Not available now
- My wife has Alzheimer's Disease
- We travel often and have little time
- So far have created our own activities - but am sure we will participate in your programs in the future.
- I am employed full-time; the programs are conducted during the normal workday.
- Do volunteer work and have other outlets.
- Working full-time.
- We are very busy senior citizens
- Been out of state and we are new to this area Hope to participate as soon as we can.
- Other interests as of now.
- Lack of transportation
- We are really too busy. We read the newsletter.
- Too hard to get around.
- I am working full-time.
- Osteo Arthritis - what time I have 1 have an acre to take care of. And my Retirees Club from work local 110 IBEW.
- My husband and I have found enough to keep us busy with our family and friends.
- just haven't got started.
- I'm very interested but currently lack much free time.
- I work part-time for the school district and most of the time the hours don't allow me to.
- Every senior seems so old. Besides, I'm busy watching CNBC to see if I made a bunch.
- I just retired and am not able to participate.
- We did attend McDonald's coffee club when it was held at Silver Bell Road. Our church senior group now meets on the
same day and time and I'm the secretary.
- No reason. I went to a couple of picnics at Thomas Lake Pavilion
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Too many other things to do. Have family in the Twin Cities area also church activities. My wife and I want the
continued input to senior activities in Eagan. But I look at schedule and am interested.
- Part-time employment and other family activities preclude participation at this time.
- We are both deaf. Other health problems.
Not really, I do plan to get involved.
- No - don't need.
- Somewhat limited on walking
- Too busy (and closer to and have friends at Apple Valley Seniors)
- Not really, although I'm a senior. I'm working part-time and I'm very involved with my church, friends and
grandchildren.
- Still in our own home, so that keeps us busy - involved in church senior group class on Sunday, Bible studies, men's golf
group.
- Only semi-retired. I work 3 days per week
- Haven't taken time, but may in the future.
Husband died, very busy, also major surgery.
- Had conflicts
- Yes, I'm a full-time employee but in the near future would enjoy the senior's activities when I retire for the 2°d timel
- I am still working and it is a matter of time.
- Have not found activities that interest us.
- just became a senior!
- Just haven't found time.
- Have other activities going on.
- Just too new in Eagan.
- I am only being active again after breaking my hip. I'll participate later.
- Joined Balli Health Club for one year only.
- Just moved here one year ago.
- Still working everyday.
- Busy traveling, outside hobbies, working on house projects.
- Occasionally, as I am still working.
- I didn't know about them
- New to the area. Single, retired person and don't know anyone.
- I would like to but am very busy singing at senior centers, nursing homes, etc.
- Too Busy
- Haven't had time yet.
- Health problems.
- Transportation and not enough activities.
Programs at O'Leary and Oak Woods are of very little interest to us at O'Leary. Sunshine Travel is too expensive and
nothing has been offered for special events as yet (2 years).
- Too busy with other volunteer activities, church, tutoring, etc.
- Don't know anything about them - still don't
- I still am working for another year and a half and will start then
- Spend time with our friends. Spent January 1- April 15 in Florida.
- Out of State
- Working
- Not in town very much - but I think this is a good program for the seniors of Eagan.
- Not enough time in the weekl I drive for CAC, volunteer, other VFW, ex-POW meetings, etc.
- We spend 6 months in Florida during the winter
- The trip we wanted to take didn't work out (time) and just haven't attended anything else.
- Didn't know about this program
- Just trying to gerover some health problems so I can go.
- I really am not interested in coffee clubs, picnic, and so forth
- Have only lived in Eagan a little over I year. Have to work on our schedule - too busy.
- Not really. I live alone and don't care to go by myself
- It sometimes collided into the exercise program. Also it comes too close after our Senior Dining program. Some of us
like to rest a bit after lunch and it is just like a turn-around to get dressed again and go down. Also I feel like an outsider
for some reason - suppose that I would if there was the habit of regular attendance. Although there are quite a few
cliques that are very exclusive and they actually destroy "community," they take over and no one else seems to matter
much. They don't know the "rank and file" and vice versa. But they run everything - others opinions are ignored. Their
gossip and backbiting is obvious and discouraging to all "outsiders."
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- Husband is ill, needs full-time care, so don't go much.
- Too busy - nothing particularly interesting is offered.
- I work full-time and cannot participate during the daytime.
- Have just moved to Minnesota - would like to attend as many as possible as soon as I learn to get around.
- Plan to start soon. Volunteer too much.
- I Will.
- Too hard for me to get out. I'd like to when I feel good and have companionship.
- Have a Gluten problem
- Don't always have money for transportation.
- Occasionally doctors, etc.
- Too lazy
- Nothing interesting
- Too busy with 11 grandchildren and travel.
- I don't know how to get started
- You closed down our favorite floating lake on Cliff Road.
- Yes - I have difficulty getting transportation - DARTS, Metro Mobility
- I'm not retired yet and I've been too busy to be involved.
- I haven't yet, but I think this is a good program for seniors. I like the Newsletter.
- Don't have time
- Other things to due.
- I have not participated in hardly any activities, but I would like to become active in all activities.
- I live in Burnsville and belong to senior center here. I enjoy your newsletter and would like to attend some of the
programs. Thanks.
- We are moving out of state.
- We are seasonal residents and are seniors there and busy when we are there.
- Not able to go at this time - had a stroke
- Health
- Not retired
- Working with seniors at church etc - Many other interests and activities at this time of my life.
- Moved (2)
- Moving.
- We are in Arizona during the winter.
- I spend the winter in Arizona
- Out of town 4 and one-half months each year.
- No time
- Unable to participate, currently attending daily adult day health program at Wilder in St. Paul
- Too old
- Other activities keep me busy
- Not yet. Still getting settled in Eagan. Also - caretaker for aged mother (91) and granddaughter.
- Too busy on other activities
- Too busy
- Not interested at this time. Active in personal pursuits.
- Too busy - only 56
- Not really, just seem too busy
- Other involvements keep us busy at this time
- We are still too busy with our family.
- just retired and haven't had time.
- Wife is handicapped - polio - stroke - diabetes - wheelchair.
- Been too busy with other things.
- just haven't gotten around to it.
- My husband plays tennis every morning so the McDonald's coffee doesn't work. I do volunteer work, which eliminates
some of the times. We would like to participate as our activities change.
- just retired.
- Not home in the winter - busy in the summer.
- Gone for the winter.
- Haven't had time, working as bagger at Byerly's Monday through Friday, 9:00 am -1:00 pm.
- I work part-time and I'm working when you have your gatherings. I want to receive the newsletter - I don't know how
long I'll be working.
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- Health reasons mainly.
- We are gone for some months in the winter and have a lake home, but hope to participate more in between.
- Just joined recently. I'm afraid there are few people my age - 55. Also I have physical limitations and can't be too active.
- We go to the dinners and have been gone when you have had things we liked.
- Too busy with other activities and seasonal traveling.
- Too busy - going to college
- Still short of time.
- Still working part-time.
- I intend to attend more. Did enjoy the water aerobics at Cascade Bay.
- Still working full-time (wife). Greg is retired. We arejust getting to notice the Eagan programs
- We are pretty busy during the summer and are in Arizona for 4 months in the winter.
- Too busy - would like to sign up for golf league or ski club, hobby club i.e. Stamps, coins, art, puzzles, etc.
- Out of town most of the time.
- I am not retired yet. I will retire at the end of June, 2000
- We spend a maximum of 6 months at our home in Eagan; therefore we are limited in our ability to participate in these
events.
- I participate in the community education. I'm a single, fairly new resident with few social contacts. I have no spouse,
few new acquaintances, and those I have aren't "Senior citizens." I grew up in St. Paul, but spent my adult life in
Madison, WI. I have a master degree in education and I'm still in good health. I have a limited income.
- New to area.
- Haven't been able to, but intend to attend in the future. Have appointments at Vets Admin. Hospital.
- So far have been too busy to get time to do so.
- No - other than the fact we do things with our senior group at our church.
- Once in a while. I have found a lot of the activities I like are on Wednesday or Thursday and I work those days.
- I work until noon. Also have many other activities to do. Most seem like for nursing home - not active seniors.
- Lack of dependable transportation.
- Only learned of them recently. Will probably participate this year.
- Went hiking one to two times but there were only 2 people so It wasn't much fun or very sociable.
- Would like more variety of programs.
- Bad back and legs.
- Would just like to go to one special place.
2. Where do you prefer to attend senior program?
Other - please list
Comments:
I used to go lots in a school on Old Cedar - something closer.
Just haven't a clue where places are.
Rosemount seniors (they have cards, also a dance once a month)
I was told there wasn't a senior center in Eagan.
Should have Senior Center, like Lakeville, Burnsville, and Farmington.
Unfamiliar with all.
Anyplace
Restaurant
We'd prefer seniors' meeting place.
What are the addresses?
I have not been able to try any yet.
Preferred McDonald's on Silver Bell - closer for us. Having activities in senior community areas helps those living there
- eliminates transportation problems.
Creekside Center (500 Cards on Fridays)
Schools
A special room or building is needed.
Would be nice to have a senior center
I drive to wherever you schedule it.
Not sure - don't know where must are located.
Haven't been other than McDonald's
Not sure where they are located.
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- I've only gone to McDonald's, but will have to try another place.
- Casinos
I'd like to see a senior center like Apple Valley has.
- Doesn't matter
- Any
- In the Cedar Grove area
- I do go to St. Peters church seniors potluck on the third Wednesday of each month.
- The new senior center to be built
- Play couples bridge 4th Friday at Burnsville.
- All are fine
- Really don't care - hope to get more involved as time goes by.
- Will we ever have our own facility? Then I would be active.
- Don't know - too new to the community.
- We've attended some at O'Leary and Oakwood, but find that the people are mostly residents there. We feel better
about a neutral spot, hopefully avoiding a "clique" atmosphere. Also attendance seems to be very low.
- Gramarcy Park - 2001?
- No opinion
- Would be nice to have our own facility.
- Haven't attended, so can't state preference.
- Any are ok
- I don't really know people attending the senior programs.
- Golf course or Afton Alps, gymnasium, YMCA, dance halls, any place.
- Local restaurants
- We need a senior center!!!
- Should be dedicated non-commercial, non-entertainment, and non-event place. Manager says no more meeting at
McDonald's.
- Rosemount seniors and Bloomington seniors to play 500 and Cribbage.
3. What transportation is available to you when planning to attend activities?
Other - please list
Comments:
- GAP.
- Pick up a friend.
- Taxi - too expensive. DARTS has been called several times. I've been told the do not come below Lone Oak Road. Yet I
see them go past the house to West They also go to Hastings. Metro Mobility - I have written to their home office
for information - no answer. How else do I get information? I use a cane; I'm 78 years old, get along fine, just awkward
and slow walking. Your programs sound interesting but I have no telephone.
- We have a Dodge Minivan for a wheel chair.
- If a bus is offered, sometimes it is easier to pay a fare and members go together - all meeting at the same place.
- I drive, but currently do not have a car.
4. What types of senior program and activities would you like to sec offered?
Classes, Seminars, and Guest Speakers; Other -please list
Comments:
- Encourage participation in SALT.
- Crafts (4), card making
- Square Dancing
- Bingo (2)
- Games (Card & Board), Socialization
- Computers (16) - Basic, inexpensive
- Walking, biking (2)
- Maplewood has a Community Center where seniors can go daily to exercise for a fee yearly. We would like this.
- Anything about diabetes
Guests who have traveled to interesting places.
Quilting Classes
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Exercise
Woodworking
What to do with spare time at home
Travel, books
Informational Speakers
Legal and Income Tax
Walking Club, bike club
Creative writing group
We really enjoyed the water exercise class at Cascade Bay last summer.
Music (2)
- Walking
- Writing
- Craft sales
- Not needed
- Bocce Ball - put in courts
- Golf - women's
- Antiques
- Gardening
- Movies
- Golf lessons
- Tai Chi (2)
- Fashions for -over 60° and "over weight." Make up and hair-care for seniors. Most fashion shows and clothes at stored
are aimed at the 90 pound, skinny teens.
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Authors, academic lecturers.
- Senior doubles tennis
- CPR Training
- Bridge Lessons
- Hobbies, lectures
- Pinochle - class on how to play
- Biking open trails (not stationary). Physical Fitness class - Monday, Wednesday, Friday on audiotape with senior
instructor, not a young person.
- Ballroom dancing, Latin dancing, line dancing
- Senior picnic in the park
- Old time dancing
- Bird feeders - garden people.
- Carving
- Teaching classes - swimming, skating, etc.
- Card clubs (500)
- No entertainment. Just a place to meet with friends and talk.
- Crafts Classes
- Speakers, classes, crafts, hiking groups, picnics
Trips, Other-please list
Comments:
- Trips where only seniors are involved.
- Never belonged, so don't know what to suggest.
- Short trips - Treasure Island Casino Day Trip
- Shopping trips to the malls
- Casinos (2)
- Science Museum, Walker Art Center, Guthrie Theatre, Fogey Follies, Casinos
- Guthrie Theatre
- Many years back we visited KSTP with the senior program, biking, hiking, plays, or area of interest (Arboretum)
- Overnight trips, also Mystic Lake for their afternoon variety, show (free).
- Trips on Jonathon Paddelford Wheel (Boat)
- Branson Nov.'99 with group from Hopkins.
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- Theatre / plays (4)
- City tours (St. Paul), some small towns (2)
- All trips are too expensive for most
- Go to the Ordway, plays, etc.
- Dinners out like once a month
- Trips to near by communities for lunch.
- Theatres - Old Log, Chanhassen. Farmington seniors have a lot of tours. April 5 going to Medina Ballroom for Branson
show, fun show, Como Park to see the flowers, MN state Fair, tour of Minneapolis and the lakes.
Antique shopping
- Old Log Theatre with lunch.
- River canoeing at Zumbro or Cannon Falls
- Too expensive for 2.
- Art Institute.
- Branson country music, Duluth North Shore, Door County Wisconsin.
- More 3 - 5 day motor coaches
- Trips to outside cities for lunch or dinner.
- Can't afford
Special Events and Other Activities; Other - please list
Comments.
- Buses to baseball games.
- Special Entertainment - Singers, dancers, entertainers
- High School Plays (5)
- Tatting Classes
- Dancers
- 55 and Over aerobics, golf league
- Golf, walking, bowling
- I believe Richfield has a bike club.
- Outdoor Concert
- Book Reviews
- Attended a picnic at Trapp Farm Park. Was very good!
- Cribbage Cards
- Maarz Center plays and musicals have been good this year
- Plays and musicals at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
- Health helpers, blood pressure checks, etc.
- Golf League (2)
- Couples bridge
- It would be great to have band concerts during the summer like they have at Lake Harriet.
- Cards - Hand and foot (2), canasta
- Senior dancing - old time
- Potlucks - at O'Leary if coordinated with our own activities. In general, Parks and Recreation programs, classes, trips,
etc, etc, etc, are all overpriced - not only for seniors but also for everyone. $60 - $70 for one class is exorbitant.
- Community Service
- Activities that would foster group cohesiveness and be uplifting and helpful to the community at large (even if only
offering suggestions)
- Involve local AARP and seniors action groups
- Dancing
- Picnics (2)
- Bible Studies
- We are taking the 55 Alive driving class. Thanks for having it availablel
- Magician. Show a movie, play bingo (penny), sing-alongs.
- Bingo
- Small activities for singles.
- Eagan singing group - fun stuff.
- Hand and Foot
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- "Rusty Hinges" - Water aerobics
- bridge - something for men.
- Bingo
- Bachman's tour with How To seminar. Visit bakery, beer manufacturer, wine demonstration, how to take good pictures
and how to put in scrapbooks.
- Discussions on writing the story of one's life.
- Picnics, play cards
- Sports events. Movies, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre.
- We need a center where, nearly 24 hours per day, we can go, sit down, talk to friends. No expensive arrangements are
desired.
- Bocce ball. Horse Shoes
- Government, political issues. Discussion with knowledgeable resource person(s) or candidates and significant issues
facing country and the world.
- Dance classes, singing group, going to movies and discussing afterwards. Group discussion of current events.
- A trip to the race track
- I sometimes work in temporary jobs and would consider early evening local get togethers.
5. Some activities have costs associated with them. Please estimate a fee range per person that you and other you know would be
comfortable paying for an activity lasting one to three hours?
Comments:
- Compare our costs with fees charged to use the Eagan ball fields, arena, and park shelters.
- Your bus trips seem very expensive.
- The Maplewood Community Center I refer to above costs about $200.00 a year, which entitles members to use the gym
during the day anytime without an additional charge.
- Many seniors are on limited incomes, so less expensive activities would be nice.
- $1 to $3 makes it available to all - Incomes vary so much with seniors.
- Exception - High School musicals and plays. Free dress rehearsals and $3.00 tickets are appreciated.
- Depends on transportation
6. How do you receive the majority of your senior activity information?
Other -please list
Comments:
- Compare our costs with fees charged to use the Eagan ball fields, arena, and park shelters.
- As a member of Historical Society
- Can't find anything in the Eagan This Week, only occasionally.
- I only receive the newsletter. More advertising is needed.
- Burnsville senior center newsletter
- Don't receive the Eagan This Week, Sun Current Paper
- Burnsville Senior Newsletter was first to come into our home. We are so close to Burnsville border.
- Eagan Newspaper
- St. John Neuman "Wit and Wisdom" meetings.
- Sun Newspaper
- Have lived in Cedar Groves 40 years and am in District 191. I receive their senior activity information and community
education information.
- Get very little
- The newsletter is very nice, I always read it.
- Bulletin board at Oak Woods
- Sun News
- Newspapers
- Posted bulletins
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7. Do you have an interest in part-time volunteer or paid opportunities with the City of Eagan?
Comments:
- Don't have time because of husband's health.
- We are currently kept busy with church volunteer work and family.
- What is most interesting to me and meets needs of the City.
- Yes - but your pay is too low.
- I am already an election judge (for 15 years)
- I am a volunteer for DARTS.
Other comments, suggestions, ideas for Senior Programming in Eagan?
Comments:
- When I quit working I will be involved in Senior activities.
- I have enjoyed the musicals and plays by the High Schools - they have been very professional and entertaining. 1 have
spread the word to my friends and 4 other couples have gone with me. We first had information about these from the
Front Porch Newsletter.
- Presently I am Tour Coordinator for a Pilot Training Center as well as being an administrator in Bible Study Fellowship
evening Men's group in another City. I am also serving with a family business partnership witch involves meetings five
times a year in other parts of the country. Note: We are both in our 80's and will probably welcome the fellowship of
senior doings in the not too distant future so keep us on the list for knowing about pending activities.
- I appreciate receiving this information.
- Now a member of Historical Society and Eagan Task Force.
- Need full-time senior coordinator - someone to go to for input, questions, etc. If part-time positions available, why not
list them in newsletter?
- Check with other suburbs as listening to friends many are very active.
- New Central Area developed with some senior activity space allotted.
- Conflicts with other programs prevents me from participating in some programs. For example, Mystic Lake has FREE
brunch and bingo every Tuesday AM, for SENIORS. Play bingo at 8, 9 and 10. I was bom and raised in Eagan, on
Rosemount Area Seniors Advisory Board.
- Very few people I talked to knew about the help on taxes for seniors. More advertising is needed.
- Although we have not participated as yet, we thing it's a need to have senior programs in Eagan. If some good,
interesting bus trips should be planned (to concerts or plays, etc) I would probably take advantage of that.
- I hope to participate more in the future.
- Enjoy receiving the Eagan Senior Newsletter even though we cannot attend most of them.
- Day trip - like go to ZOO, Museum in St. Paul and an occasional casino trip.
- It would be nice if Eagan had it's own senior center. Have always felt that Seniors were second class citizens in Eagan
because we are so badly out numbered.
- I'd like to receive the Senior's Dining Menu regularly.
Shut-in visitation - caregiver support. Have pets visit homes too. Poll Eagan churches to see what they offer. People
new to the area are so in need of friends and information. The senior housing in area no doubt helps some, but not all in
group or senior housing.
- Like to know about senior previews to high school and college or other plays and programs.
- I give credit to the Parks and Recreation Department for their efforts and concerns of seniors. Maybe at a later date I
will participate.
- Take a look at the Apple Valley senior center and its activities.
- Have not gone to any senior activities yet, so do not have any suggestions.
- We would be interested in a genealogy group and a creative writing group (not professionals).
- Lakeville seems to have a vibrant program in a designated "Senior Center." It seems that the time is right for that type of
facility and program for the Eagan seniors.
- I would enjoy hearing about other seniors' early lives - where and how they got through the depression years, their adult
occupations, hobbies, their philosophy about growing older and keeping a positive attitude while aging. Everyone has a
story to tell.
- We have enjoyed "Seniors of Eagan" since January 1994. The leadership by representative of McDonald's and the Eagan
Parks and Recreation Department has been excellent. They are likeable, capable people. It's a joy to attend the
meetings.
- Someone to show seniors exercise that people even with disabilities can do.
I frequently volunteer at Dakota Library and Pilot Knob Elementary School. I am picked up by Jewish Community
Center in Highland and engage in making things to assist those in need.
My church Wit and Wisdom group had thought to combine some activities with your group from Eagan. Perhaps we
should look at this further.
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(Othercommcnts continual)
- My answers may sound discouraging of any activities, but that's really not the case. All of us seniors have experience
and wisdom gathered over the years and can be quite an asset to the community if that fact is taken into consideration.
If Eagan seniors could settle on a good meeting time and place (with transportation if necessary) that would help a lot.
Plus a program or project that would foster community spirit, followed by optional, pre-ordered doggie bag suppers and
perhaps a door prize or 2 as an attendance incentive.
- I am interested in more educational classes, rather than social get togethers.
- Thank you for caring. We appreciate your efforts. We hope that a senior center will be available in the not-to-distant
future.
- Appreciate being on your mailing list. Perhaps after I learn more, I can join something.
- At the present I've been hospitalized and recovering - it's going slow.
- Maybe a senior center in a few years, but when those in Burnsville and Apple Valley, and Rosemount are underused
except for cards. Even Creekside with their big facility doesn't have high fees and charges or a lot of stuff people don't
want. We do not need Parks and Recreation activities for seniors.
- Need a specific "senior center" and director
- Interesting programs offered, but can't partake at this time, maybe at a later date. In the meantime, save the postage and
paper fees. Thanks.
- I'm glad to see these programs for seniors. Since I am just recently retired, I've not had time to get involved but no doubt
I shall when the time is right.
- I'd like to see the new Eagan Water Amusement building and activities.
- Please still send the flyers, we would like to go to some of them. We hope we will be home to participate with you.
- Your program is good - but my wife isn't able and I don't get time because I'm a 24-hour nurse.
- When I quit working would be interested. Spend December through March in Arizona.
- I enjoy the newsletter and hope to participate later. I do volunteer work at the Zoo and am very involved there.
- Walkathons
- I would like to get to know senior singles. Are there enough to have a supper out?
- I'm hoping I will be having extra time so I can go on some of the trips, etc. Thank you.
- Don't attend too much. No one to go with.
- When I lived in St. Paul I belonged to the Merriam Park Senior (dues $7 / year). They had great exercise and line
dancing classes and a gymnasium and shared their facilities with the teenage programs.
- Thank you for sending the senior information.
- Have a special day for seniors to get together at the same place on a special day - play cards, bingo, have a small noon
luncheon at noon.
- I think part of the problem is that there are some members that are not driving their own cars as much and not so far
anymore. I am still driving, but I don't like to be responsible for a car full of riders. One or two is okay. I enjoy the
letters and flyers that come to the house.
- Progress to build the body, the mind and increase knowledge - i.e., seminars at Home Depot.
- I do leave the state from November or December to March to be with my daughter. I live on 55 so would like some part-
time work if available. I must sit most of the time.
- Travel Club
- 1. Senior Center (chairs, room, nothing fancy). 2. Internet home page. 3. More classes for senior driving (always full,
never have gotten in).
- To have a place of our own for planning and doing various activities as proposed for - on Yankee Doodle.
- Held off as long as I could to answer this. But now as my cancer is terminal with just a few months left, just cross me
off.
- I am a Tai Chi Chih instructor, accredited. I have and am teaching courses in other centers and community education.
The course id for 6 weeks, once a week, 1112 hours each time.
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Fish Lake CIP
FAftacbmcnts 19, 2000
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Parks and Recreation MEMO 1. City Council agenda
information memo
2. Correspondence from
Bonestroo and Associates
AGENDA ITEM: I-2: FISH LAKE CIP
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH
ITEM OVERVIEW: Information update on this proposed water quality improvement project.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
Background on this project has been submitted at previous commission meetings. A list of basic
facts are listed as part of a recent City Council agenda information memo (Attachment a).
ANALYSIS:
Subsequent to the last commission meeting, a bid opening occurred on June 1, 2000. Two
contractors proposed to construct the lift station, one for $99,336.96 and another for $243,949.54.
Because both bids were well above the engineered cost of $76,370 and the amount approved by
City Council ($50,000), City Council rejected both bids at its June 5, 2000 meeting and directed
staff to review other options to achieve desired water quality improvements in Fish Lake.
City consultants Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates have been asked to
conceptualize additional options to enable the City to lower the level of Fish Lake.
DISCUSSION/EVALUATION:
Staff will provide the. commission any current notions about a temporary pumping system during
the meeting.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
No specific action is recommendation. This is an update on a previous business item.
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Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc.'
Bonestroo Employer and Employee Owned L
Principals: Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E. • Marvin L. Sorv,- Item: l~ 2• FSh L.rf/~C c 1 ip
0 Rosene Robert G. Schunicht. P.E. - Jerry A. Bourdon. PE.
Anderlik & Senior Consultants: Robert W. Rosene. P.E. • Josepl Attachment #
Susan M. Eberlin. C.P.A.
Associates Associate Principals: Howard A. Sanford, P.E. • Keii
Richard W. Foster, P.E. • David O. Loskota, P.E. - Robe,_
Engineers & Architects Michael T. Rautmann. P.E. • Ted K.Field, P.E. • Kenneth P. Anderson, P.E. • Mark R. Rolfs, PE.
David A. Bonestroo. M.B.A. • Sidney P. Williamson, RE., L.S. - Agnes M. Ring, M.B.A. • Allan Rick Schmidt, P.E.
Offices: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester and Willmar, MN - Milwaukee. WI
%*bsite: www.bonestroo.com
June 5, 2000
Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Re: Fish Lake Outlet Pumping Station
BRA file No. 49-00-105
City Contract 00-11
Dear Eric:.
Bids were opened for this project on June 1, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. There were a
total of two bids. The following summarizes the results of the bid opening:
Contractor Bid Amount
Low Bid Brown and Cris, Inc. $99,336.96
Bid #2 Northdale Construction Co., Inc. $243,949.54
The low bidder was Brown and Cris with a base bid of $99,336.36. The
engineers estimate for the project was $76,000. As per our previous
conversations, we recommend that the bids be rejected. Enclosed is a copy of
the bid tabulation for your information and file. Copies have also been distributed
to each bidder.
I wanted to share my thoughts regarding options for curly leaf pondweed (clpw)
control in the lake. As discussed, we will informally evaluate the feasibility and
cost of setting up a temporary pumping system to achieve a fall/winter drawdown
of about 6 feet in Fish Lake. Experience using winter drawdown as a control
method for clpw in Maple Grove suggests that a drawdown every 2-3 years is
probably necessary to achieve adequate control. Depending on the cost and
effectiveness of temporary drawdowns for Fish Lake, this may be the preferred
method of control indefinitely.
The cooperative venture between the City and the Corps of Engineers regarding
use of Aquathol to selectively control clpw may also affect the City's choice of a
preferred control option. The results of this work will help determine whether this
2335 West Highway 36 ■ St. Paul, MN 55113 ■ 651-636-4600 ■ Fax: 651-636-1311
method is an environmentally sound, cost-effective control alternative to winter
drawdown.
Should you decide in the future that re-bidding of the lift station project is .
appropriate to provide a permanent drawdown capability, the City may want to
consider bidding the project to allow construction during the fall/winter after the
lake has been drawn down already with a temporary system. A lowered lake
level would reduce the difficulty of installation of both the lift station wet well and
the inlet pipe that extends into the lake because it would result in de-watering of
much of the project construction area. Further, the bid could provide for a longer
time period for completion of construction as well as allow the work to be done
during a portion of the year when contractors are less busy. These factors are
expected to result in more reasonable bids for construction.
I expect to have some information on the feasibility of temporary drawdown
methods for Fish Lake within the next 3-4 weeks (the contractors we mentioned
are a bit hard to catch at this time of the year). If it's acceptable to you, we'll bill
that work as an additional service for the lift station project. We'll share that
information with you as soon as we pull it together. In the meantime, if you have
any questions or need more information, please contact me at (651) 604-4783.
Thanks, Eric.
Sincerely,
Rich Brasch
cc. Mark Hanson
Kevin Kimmes
File
2
Bonestroo
Iv Rosene Project Name: Fish Lake Outlet Pumping Station t hereby certify that this is an exact
Anderlik & Contract No. 00-11
Associates File No.: 49-00-105 reproduction bid ceived.
Engineers & Architects Bid Opening: June 1, 2000 at 10:30 am Owner: Ci of Eagan
ark A. Han
Registration No. 14260
Bidder No. 1 Bidder No. 2
Brown & Cris Inc Northdale Construction Co
Item Inc
Num Item Units Q Unit Price Total Unit Price Total
1 Mobilization LS 1 $5,116.40 $5,116.40 $34,500.00 $34,500.00
2 Traffic control LS 1 $5,116.40 $5,116.40 $7,500.00 $7,500.00
3 Clear and Grub LS 1 $4,093.74 $4,093.74 $10,500.00 $10,500.00
4 Remove bituminous path SY 50 $8.19 $409.50 $15.00 $750.00
5 Remove sanitary sewer pipe LF 20 $136.09 $2,721.80 $40.00 $800.00
6 10" PVC sanitary sewer, SDR 26 LF 20 $41.66 $833.20 $106.39 $2,127.80
7 20" DIP storm sewer LF 140 $72.21 $10,109.40 $132.28 $18,519.20
8 10" DIP forcemain • LF 30 $97.98 $2,939.40 $113.96 $3,418.80
9 20" gate valve and box, in place EA 1 $8,037.55 $8,037.55 $10,752.35 $10,752.35
10 10" gate valve and box, in place EA 1 $1,238.56 $1,238.56 $2,121.39 $2,121.39
11 Improved pipe foundation LF 190 $5.23 $993.70 $6.50 $1,235.00
12 Kor-n-Tee storm sewer connection EA 1 $855.18 $855.18 $3,500.00 $3,500.00
13 Lift station wet well LS 1 $37,307.71 $37,307.71 $115,000.00 $115,000.00
14 Common borrow (LV) CY 150 $9.21 $1,381.50 $25.00 $3,750.00
15 Class III random riprap CY 15 $68.33 $1,024.95 $95.00 $1,425.00
16 Install structure marker sign, as per spec. EA 2 $33.76 $67.52 $100.00 $200.00
17 Floatation silt fence LF 400 $20.46 $8,484.00 $35.00 $14,000.00
18 Silt fence, regular LF 200 $2.05 $410.00 $5.50 $1,100.00
19 Sodding, Ind 4" topsoil SY 100 $8.46 $846.00 $10.00 $1,000.00
20 Seeding, Ind seed, fertilizer, and wood fiber
blanket SY 900 $5.50 $4,950.00 $9.00 $8,100.00
21 Aggregate base, Class 5, 100% crushed TN 40 $18.42 $736.80 $35.00 $1,400.00
22 Bituminous base course, Type 31B TN 5 $130.91 $654.55 $150.00 $750.00
23 Bituminous wear course, Type 41A TN 10 $130.91 $1,309.10 $150.00 $1,500.00
Total Base Bid 599,336.96 $243,949.54
Contractor Name and Address: Brown & Cris Inc Northdale Construction Co
19740 Kenrick Ave Inc
Lakeville, MN 55044 14450 Northdale Blvd
Rogers, MN 55374
Phone: (612) 469-2121 (763) 428-4868
Fax (612) 469-2463 (763) 428-4997
Signed By: Fred Glanz Thomas A. Wilebski
Title: Vice President Vice President
Bid Security: Bid Bond Bid Bond
Addenda Acknowledged: 1,2 1,2
4900105bt BT-1
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Attachment #
Agenda Information Memo
June 5, 2000
H. CITY CONTRACT 00-11, FISH LAKE OUTLET PUMPING STATION
ACTION FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: To reject all bids received on June 1, 2000
for City Contract 00-11, Fish Lake Outlet Pumping Station, and to authorize staff to review other
options to achieve desired water quality improvements in Fish Lake.
FACTS:
• Fish Lake is one of only six of the City's Class I (highest quality) lakes with potential to
support direct contact recreation, such as swimming.
• A diagnostic/feasibility study of Fish Lake was conducted in September 1994 to analyze
water quality impairments and to review a set of remedial measures to improve the lake's
water quality.
• The study identified "temporary winter drawdown of the lake" as a viable alternative to
control curlyleaf pondweed populations, which impair lake water quality when they dieback
in early summer, releasing phosphorus available to algae.
• The City entered into agreements with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in June 1995
and June 1996 to fund a Clean Water Partnership Project for Fish Lake, the work plan for
which included a water level drawdown for aquatic plant management.
• The City projected a capital improvement project cost of $50,000 for the installation of an
outlet pumping station to facilitate temporary winter drawdown of the lake.
• On May 16, 2000, City Council approved plans and specifications by engineering consultants
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, and Associates for an outlet pumping station with an estimated
cost of $76,370.
• The City opened bids from two contractors on June 1, 2000, one for $99,336.96 and another
for $243,949.54.
7Date: June 14, 2000
Change Requestr
[Aftachments da Item: 1-3; Lexington Point Trail Access
Action x
i Citp of Eagan MEMO rmation
Patks and Recreation x 1. Letter from Richard and
Cythia McNary
2. Lot 12- Lex Pt. 14
3. Ma Lex Pt. 14
AGENDA ITEM: LEXINGTON POINT 14TH, PEDESTRIAN TRAIL
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: C.J. LILLY- PARKS PLANNER/ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
ITEM OVERVIEW: Richard and Cynthia McNary are building a new home at lot 12 block 1 of
Lexington Point 14`b Addition. They have concerns regarding the future pedestrian trail adjacent to their
home. (See Attachment 1)
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
Commission members visited the Lexington Point 14m Addition on August 24,1999. The
purpose of that site visit was to review with the developer, Brad Swenson, his request for trail
realignment. Mr. Swenson showed Commission Members where the street and house pads
were to be located. The trail had been planned for years to go between the houses and pond
JP-50. According to Mr. Swenson the original size of the pond was increased at the request
of Eagan's *Engineering Department. This decreased the available lot size and would have
placed the trail very close to future homes. The Parks Commission agreed to this
realignment and the trail was removed from the west shoreline of pond JP-50. This
compromise provided a benefit to the developer by reducing the length of the trail from
approximately 1,600 feet to 700 feet and reduced lots affected from thirteen to two. As a
compromise, Mr. Swenson requested the trailhead be relocated to the south end of Jessica
Court, between Lots 12 & 13. (See attachment)
At the time of this compromise, the importance of installing the trail before any homes were
built was emphasized. Language in the development contract specifically states, "The trail
shall be constructed and said easements established prior to the issuance of building permits
within the plat".
ANALYSIS:
Jessica Court was graded in the fall of 1999 and paved in the spring of 2000. Lots are being sold
and houses built but there is still no trail
Richard and Cynthia McNary purchased Lot 12 immediately north and adjacent to the proposed
trail alignment. The McNarys have indicated they were told there was only a" possibility of a
trail being built". They further stated that Thorson Homes was trying to get the City of Eagan to
move the path between lots 14 & 15. The Department, however, has not been approached to
consider any relocation. If the trail were to be relocated, it would require the developer/owner of
adjacent lots to approve of this, as well as the Advisory Commission. The relocation would also
have to physically work on the site. Lots 14 & 15 are being graded for walkouts. The elevation
front to back usually drops about eight feet over a distance of 40 feet which would be too steep
~d,
for a trail (1:5 slope/ 20% grade). However, if the developer chooses to custom grade the site this
maybe feasible.
Park Staff acknowledges that lot 13 (where it joins the cul-de-sac at Jessica Court) is very narrow
and has a light pole and other utilities that would need to be relocated, but it was the developer
who selected that location for a trailhead, last August.
DISCUSSION/EVALUATION:
Although park staff emphasized installing the trail before any homes were built, the developer
has to this date ignored that requirement. Richard and Cynthia McNary are having a home built
on Lot 12 by Brian Thorson,and have been upset by misinformation on this trail and have
consequently written a letter.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. Relocate trail between lots 14 & 15 as request by homeowners.
2. Work with developer to install trail between lots 12 & 13.
3. Relocate trail to original location between homes and pond.
UP
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Attachment #
Richard and Cythia McNary
864 Cornwallis Ct.
Eagan, MN 55123
651454-3524
June 11, 2000
City of Eagan
Park Board
RE: Location of proposed park path in Walnut Ridge addition
We currently are building a Thorson home in the Walnut Ridge addition,
Lot 12, Block 1, Lexington
Point Fourteenth addition.
At the time we put money down on the house we were told by Thorson
Homes there was a "possibility"
that a park path would run along the south side of our house, but that Thorson
Homes was trying to get the city of Eagan to move the path to go between
lots 14 and 15. Please see enclosed drawings.
The city of Eagan tells us they have no record of anyone trying to get the
park path moved to a different
location. We would like this issue to be on your next Park Board agenda on
June, 19, 2000.
We feel there is not sufficient space to put a path at this location- lot 12.
We will present documentation for the Park Board to review at the meeting or
before if you would like. At the present
location we estimate the path will be about 3 feet from our garage.
Sincerely,
C°
fchd McNary Cynthia McNary
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Date: June 20,2000
Agenda Item: M-2:Moonshine Park Workshop
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Parks and Recreation MEMO Information
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AGENDA ITEM: MOONSHINE PARK WORKSHOP
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: C.J. LILLY- PARKS PLANNER/ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
ITEM OVERVIEW: Commission Members are asked to set a time and date for a Moonshine
Park workshop Drior to June 28 or after July 24. 2000.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
Commission Members and Parks staff decided to defer the next workshop pending the results
of the June 6 Community Center bond referendum. With the passage of the referendum, the
workshop should focus on the effect the community center will have on programming
activities at Moonshine Park retreat center.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
Set a meeting date and time for a Moonshine Park workshop prior to June 28 or after July 24,
2000.
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Kevin Gutknecht
960 Savannah Road
Eagan, MN 55123
May 29, 00
Mr. John Rudolph
1644 Norwood Court
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear John,
I am writing you today regarding the Eagan Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission (PRAC.)
It is with regret that I must tender my resignation from the
commission. I find that I have more time commitments than time, and that I
cannot give the PRAC the attention it is due.
I have enjoyed my time on the commission. I believe that Eagan has
one of the finest park systems in the state. And, I have been honored to serve
the city and its residents by being part of the PRAC. It has been a wonderful
experience to work with the commission members, who I find to be
outstanding and dedicated public servants.
Please convey my regret to the rest of the commission. And, I wish
you, the commission and the P and R staff the best in your endeavors to keep
the Eagan Parks and Recreation system one of the best in Minnesota.
Sincerely,
Kevin G. Gutknec t
Cc: Ken Vraa
Tom Hedges
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Subiect to approval
ADMISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR METTING OF MAY 15, 2000
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 15, 2000
with the following Commission Members present: Joseph Bari, Terry Davis, Cyndee Fields, N. Mark Filipi,
Barbara Johnson, George Kubik, Daryle Petersen, Dorothy Peterson and John Rudolph. Commission Member
Gutknecht and Hiar were not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Paul
Olson, Parks Superintendent; Jeff Asfahl, Recreation Superintendent; Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator;
Jim Storland, Water Quality Technician and Cherryl Mesko, Recording Secretary.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Barbara Johnson moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as
presented recognizing that item L-2 would move to item I-3 on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2000
Joseph Bari moved, Daryle Petersen seconded with all members voting to defer the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 17, 2000 to the June 19 meeting.
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 the successful Fun Run, 218 teams playing summer softball,
annual water quality monitoring program, increase of algae and aquatic plant populations, grand opening of the
Wescott police substation, delivery of the Summer/Fall Discover brochure, improvements to Cedar School and
Rahn Elementary infields, work projects by Dakota County Sentence to Service crews, beginning of spring
fertilizing and all irrigation systems are up and running.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no Consent Agenda items for the Commission to review.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to review.
OLD BUSINESS
FISH LAKE CIP
Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth noted that this issue had been discussed at the December
Commission meeting. He noted that the plan was to lower the level of Fish Lake to freeze out the winter buds of
curlyleaf pondweed. The project will lower the lake by 6 feet from what it is now. Coordinator Macbeth then
reviewed the timeline to complete this project and noted that the funding is from a zero interest loan but the project
needs to be completed by the end of July.
Member Rudolph asked if this was a unique operation. Macbeth responded that similar work has been
done in another location and that Eagan will be monitoring the progress of that site. It was noted that it will take
three weeks to lower the lake and that there is no concern about it being re-filled.
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Member Bari asked how the fishing pier would be impacted with the lowering of the lake. Macbeth
responded that the level will not be low when fishing is going to occur.
Member Davis complimented Coordinator Macbeth on making the surrounding residents aware of the
project. Member Kubik asked if the results of this project will be published staring that they could be very
beneficial to other communities.
NORTH PARK
Superintendent Olson provided background of the 70 acre North Park site relating to its initial acquisition
and the process the City of Eagan has undertaken to finally take possession of the property. Olson then recapped
the history of the site relative to the City's acquisition of the tax forfeit parcel and the efforts made to address a
closure plan required by Dakota County relative to their concerns about potential contamination of the site. It was
noted that all issues have been resolved with the exception of how the fill slope will be stabilized to the satisfaction
of Dakota County and MPCA. The County and MPCA require a 3:1 slope and in order to satisfy this requirement,
Olson continued, tens of thousands of yards of fill material would widen the base of the fill slope into the wooded
area below the slope. The City is of the opinion that the slope has been stabilized with vegetation for many years as
it is and to change that significantly will require significant change to the wetland area as well as having to
completely re-establish vegetation. Staff has contacted an engineering firm that will developing alternatives for
consideration and it appears that both the county and MPCA are open to what they may suggest. The final outcome
of the process, Olson concluded, is that there will be the issuance of a "No Association" letter fom the MPCA which
relieves the City of any association in the unlikely event of a release of an unidentified contaminant from within the
fill pile.
Member Davis asked how long the slope has been in place. Superintendent Olson responded that it was 25
years or more. Member Davis asked why the slope is an issue after this period of time. Olson responded that it
exceeds allowable slope as defined by Dakota County and they have to look at the issue based on their criteria
although both they and the MPCA are willing to listen to the options presented by the engineering consultant.
NEW BUSINESS
CIP 2001-2005
Director Vraa provided a brief background noting that this is a follow-up from a workshop session on
April 27 that revised the 2001-2005 CIP for the Park Site Acquisition and Development Fund. The primary
changes included identifying expenditure dollars for the inclusion of Moonshine Park into the CIP and re-examining
the distribution of projected funds over the 2001-2005 time frame.
Following a brief discussion, Terry Davis moved, Dorothy Peterson seconded with all members voting in
favor to recommend that the five-year CIP be approved as presented.
Member Rudolph commented on the demonstrated flexibility of the CIP process. Member Davis thanked
Member Bari for his work in preparing for the CIP review prior to the workshop and cited this as an example of
how the Commission works for the benefit of the city.
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MINNESOTA-PARK DEDICATION REQUEST
Director Vraa introduced this item stating that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking a refund in
park dedication fees previously collected. Vraa continued that the city collects parks dedication fees for
commercial/industrial property at the time the building permit is issued. The fees collected were $17,183 for parks
and $4,682 for trails. The letter from Jeffrey LaFavre of United Properties requested the Commission consider
reimbursement of fees based on their placing trails, picnic tables, grills and benches into the Riverpark office
complex.
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Director Vraa shared a layout of the site identifying the existing building, proposed parking and building
currently under construction, trails surrounding the site and possible location of picnic tables. It was also noted that
BCBSM will make the trails available to the public but their employees will have priority. Director Vraa added that
Faithful Shepherd was the last development in which a credit was issued but it provided athletic facilities that will
be programmed for community use during the summer. It was also noted that Comserve originally received a credit
for fields they had on site but those fields were removed.
In response to a question, Director Vraa stated that there is the potential that the trail could connect with
Hwy 13 when that road is upgraded, however, that connection is not currently shown.
Member Davis opined that the proposed trail system does not seem to be a relevant trail connection to the
City's overall trail plan. Member Rudolph expressed concern for setting a precedent for other developments after
their fees are paid and was not in favor of refunding fees. Member Johnson concurred, adding that the internal trails
planned will most likely be used exclusively by employees in this area.
Member Peterson asked if this plan meets the needs for this Park Service Area. She also questioned if this
trail would connect to an existing City trail or was it outside the overall Master Plan. Member Filipi asked the
Commission if they would have considered this for a dedication credit if they were looking at this as an initial
proposal.
Member Davis stated that if there was a true connection made to the existing trail system he may consider a
partial credit. There being none, he stated he would not support the refund being requested.
Following further brief discussion, Terry Davis moved, Barbara Johnson seconded with all members
voting in favor to deny the request by BCBSM for a refund of park dedication fees previously paid based on the
proposal presented at this time.
As a point of clarification, Director Vraa asked the Commission Members if BCBSM were to amend their
proposal with connecting trails would they re-consider. Commission Member stated they would be open to re-
considering other options BCBSM may present.
PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATE
Superintendent Olson talked about the successful tree sale noting that it was not as large as in years past.
He added that work has begun at O'Leary Park to establish an open turf area where the tennis courts were and
provided details for the planned Central Park clean-up project scheduled for May 20, which will be open to the
public.
Superintendent Asfahl discussed the busy athletic sites noting that Lexington Diffley hosted a rugby
tournament for the first time. The compilation of the Senior Questionnaire is being completed and plans are well
underway for the upcoming Holz Farm Spring Festival.
WATER RESOURCES UPDATE
Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth noted that approximately 24 people attended the Naturalizing
Shoreline workshop recently offered. Those attending found it to be very helpful. Macbeth updated the
Commission on the study being done by the Corp of Engineers relative to the treatment of Schwanz Lake and
Thomas Lake in controlling curlyleaf pondweed. So far they are seeing good results and will come back next spring
to follow up.
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OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
MOONSHINE PARK UPDATE
Director Vraa provided a brief background as it relates to the April workshop on programming possibilities
for the existing home in Moonshine Park. Commission Members attending that workshop reviewed several options
and suggested more in-depth analysis by the building inspection department, review of proposed modifications by a
building contractor and the development of a cost estimate based on preliminary plans. The information was
provided for those members who were not able to attend the workshop.
WETLAND HEALTH EVALUATION PROJECT OVERVIEW
Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth introduced Tom Goodwin and June Tunseth, biology instructors at
the School of Environmental Studies who provided a verbal overview of the 1999 Wetland Health Evaluation
Project Overview.
Goodwin and Tunseth provided an in-depth slide presentation of the joint research and educational project
that uses citizen volunteers to gather biological data on local wetlands. They shared slides of the various volunteers
gathering data on macroinvertebrates and vegetation to determine a quality ranking for a wetland. Funding for the
project was approved by the Minnesota Legislature and the goals of the 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 in a partnership effort between local units of government, local educators, citizen volunteers, Dakota
County Environmental Education Program, a wetland consulting firm, Dodge Nature Center, Hennepin County
Parks, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. They added that the Dakota County Environmental Education
Program coordinates the program.
The wetlands sampled in Eagan included DP-13 (Northwoods), DP-11 (Opus), AP 52.1 (Freightmaster)
and E-9 (Trapp Farm). Northwoods had a moderate diversity of invertebrates and a poor diversity of vegetation;
Opus had an excellent diversity of invertebrates and a moderate diversity of vegetation; Freightmaster had a
moderate diversity of invertebrates and vegetation; and Trapp Fram had a moderate diversity of invertebrates and an
excellent diversity of vegetation.
After several questions were posed by the Commission, Member Rudolph thanked Mr. Goodwin and Ms
Tunseth for their efforts in coordinating this volunteer effort.
SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES
Member Davis stated that the Green Space sub-committee met with the Advisory Planning Commission to
further discuss their proposal. The Advisory Planning Commission voted 3 yes/3 no to establish minimum green
space for commercial/industrial property; 5yes/l no to reduce parking stall sizes to 9' x 19'; and 6 yes/0 no to have
commercial/office use parking requirements be changed to one space per 200 sq. feet. The Advisory Planning
Commission voted separately on each issue. Member Davis noted that the City Council will view two different
proposals; one from the Advisory Parks Commission and Green Space sub-committee and another from the
Advisory Planning Commission. It is not known when this item will appear on the City Council agenda, however,
Member Davis noted that both he and Member Petersen will be present.
Member Johnson asked if the 9' x 19' parking stall will be an exact dimension. Member Davis responded
that that is the minimum dimension.
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Member Rudolph stated that notes were included in the packet outlining the Recreation sub-committee's
meeting of May 8. He pointed out several items discussed including YELP, Summer in the Park, Wescott
programming, sponsorship policy and the department's marketing plan. He commented on the amazing amount of
work that is done behind the scenes to get programs up and running.
Member Johnson commented that she liked the follow-up format provided by the Recreation sub-
committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications items for the Commission to review.
ROUND TABLE
Member Bari took a moment to share a letter he sent to the local papers relative to a recent comment made
by a councilmember. Bari read the unedited letter he had submitted to the newspapers. Member Bari took
exception to the councilmember's comment that the Advisory Parks Commission's main responsibility is to "decide
what color to paint the swing set" and was disappointed that the newspaper had edited his letter and had omitted the
fact that he was a commission member.
Member Davis shared his disappointment about the councilmember's comment and the issue that the
newspaper did not disclose that Bari was a member of the Advisory Parks Commission. He opined that if the City
Council is looking at doing background checks for volunteers that serve on an advisory commission that it may be
appropriate for commission members to participate in the study of the issue. Davis said he viewed the Advisory
Parks Commission as a very thoughtful and hard working group. He added that everyone works hard and thinks
issues through very carefully before making recommendations for the good of the community.
Member Rudolph also shared his disappointment with the comment and hoped that Councilmember
Blomquist understood how dedicated and committed the Advisory Parks Commission is to the community.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Daryle Petersen moved, N. Mark Filipi seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Secretary Date