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09/18/2000 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Monday, September 18, 2000 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center City Council Chambers Tour Shingledecker property 6:00 pm A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 pm B. Approval of Agenda 7:02 pm C. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 14, 2000 7:03 pm D. Visitors to be Heard 7:04 pm E. Department Happenings Pages 1-2 7:05 pm F. Consent Agenda 7:10 pm (1) Woodhaven Villas Pages 3-4 G. Development Proposals (1) Perron Acres Pages 5-7 7:11 pm (2) Spectrum Commerce Center Pages 9-10 7:30 pm H. Old Business 1. New Business (1) Comprehensive Trail Plan update Pages 11-38 7:40 pm (2) Shingledecker Property Pages 39-40 8:00 pm J. Parks and Recreation Update 8:10 pm K. Water Resources Update (1) Wetlands Conservation Program Update Page 41 8:20 pm (2) Street Sweeping Study Page 43 8:27 pm L. Other Business and Reports (1) Moonshine Park Update 8:35 pm (2) Bergin Property Update 8:40 pm (3) Seniors Update Page 45 8:45 pm (4) Summer Recreation Reports 8:50 pm • Jeff Asfahl Page 47 • Paula Nowariak Pages 49-55 • Loudi Rivamonte Pages 57-58 • Sonya Rippe Pages 59-64 • Cathy Bolduc Pages 65-68 M. Round Table 9:30 pm N. Adjournment 9:35 pm The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the event. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids. Next Commission Meeting: October 16, 2000 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2000 MEMBERS S -Release TERM TELEPHONE TERM [EANDDS" 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.davb@StPaul.com CYNDEE FIELDS 2000 651-686-0351 (H) 1/2003 4725 Weston Hills Drive Yes (3 yr. 2000) Ea an MN 55123 N. MARK FILIPI May, 651-687-9866 (H) 1/2001 836 Overlook Place Yes 1997 651-602-1725 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr- 1998) mark.filipi@metc.state.mn.us KEVIN GUTKNECHT 1999 651-454-2890 (H) 1/2002 960 Savannah Road Yes (3 yr. 1999) 763-323-5744 (W) Resigned Eagan, MN 55123 ktgutkne@co.anoka.mn.us 5/29/00 FLOYD HIAR (Alternate) 2000 651-456-0387 (H 8t 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 55121 (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 (voicemaii) 7/14/00 )rudolph@burnsville.k 12.mn.us Eagan City Staff E-Mail: 1 kvraa@ci.eaaan.mn.us cmesko@ci.eaaan.mn.us poison@ci.eagan.mn.us iasfahl@ci.eaaan.mn.u 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 X X X Terry Davis x X X X X X X Cyndee Fields x X X X X X X N.Mark Filipi x X 0* X X 0* X Kevin Gutknecht x 0* X 0 Resigned 5/29/00 Floyd Hiar x X X 0* X X X Barbara Johnson x X X X X 0* X George Kubik x 0* X X X 0* 0* Daryle Petersen 0* X X X X 0* X Dorothy Peterson x X X X X X X John Rudolph x X X X X X X Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acauisition/Develonment Sub-Committee John Rudolph N. Mark Filip Dorothy Peterson Cyndee Fields George Kubik Barbara Johnson Daryle Petersen Terry Davis Joseph Bari Floyd Hiar UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES 1. Commission Review Workshop • • • • • 2. Spring Maintenance Demonstration Ap0l 27, 2009 • 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 DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS September, 2000 1. Lexington Diffley Athletic Complex played host to an adult rugby tournament over Labor Day weekend. They were very pleased with the facility. 2. Friends of the Farm are prepared for this year's 6"' annual Lone Oak Days celebration at Holz Farm. The event is scheduled for Friday Sept. 15, 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday Sept. 16, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. 3. The recreation division has trained 51 first time youth sports coaches in preparation for their fall sports season. 4. Recreation division staff attended an afternoon retreat on Wednesday, September 13, to take a look at some long term planning and preparations for future program development. 5. In concert with the continued growth in youth soccer, our department is challenged with finding new spaces for fields. Additional fields have been made available for use at Sky Hill and Downing Parks. 6. Trips planned for Eagan Seniors have proved to be a wonderful and enjoyable experience for many seniors in the area. Trips have been and are being scheduled to accommodate all interests and abilities. In August a bus tour of the Arboretum attracted 15 people, where they were delighted to see the colors and various plants from the comforts of the bus. Later that month a group of approximately 15 visited the new Science Museum. Participants walked and visited the different exhibits as well as the Omnitheater, showing "Dolphins." Upcoming trips include a bus tour of several Snoopy Statues, as part of the Peanuts on Parade and a trip to the State Capitol for "Spirits and Shadows of the State Capitol." 7. Most fall sports programs are underway. Here is an overview of some highlights for the fall: ¦ A Parent/Child golf league was offered for the first time this fall with 24 participants. ¦ Fall golf lessons have a total of 38 participants in 6 different classes. ¦ Women's 3-on-3 Basketball and Co-ed Power Volleyball on Sunday evenings both will have a league for the first time this fall. • Touch football is underway with 6 teams participating. ¦ Men's 5-on-5 Basketball starts Sunday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 20 with a total of 21 teams. There are 5 teams participating in the Men's 3-on-3 Basketball league. ¦ A total of 58 teams will be participating in the fall volleyball program. ¦ Fall softball will be wrapping up its league the end of September with a total of 79 teams. 8. Water Resources staff met two weeks ago with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to examine the sediment that was deposited in four of Eagan's priority waterbodies during the July storm. The result of the meeting was submission of a "Debris Removal - Lakes" proposal for consideration of FEMA disaster funding support. In addition to their Eagan Class I priority, Blackhawk, Carlson, Schwanz, and Thomas lakes also are public waters of the state, under protective jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Deposition of such sediment into these waters is regulated and in violation of state policies and regulations. Although the total estimated amount of sediment (approximately 250 cubic yards) is not of the scope as most other storm-related damages incurred by the City and its residents, the addition of any sediment generally reduces lake water quality. Therefore, sediment removal is considered a necessary step not only to reduce water quality degradation but also to comply with State law. 9. Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth will be guest lecturer on September 20 of a college class in water quality management at the University of Minnesota. The general theme of his presentation will be "Management of Water Quality in an Urban Setting." Macbeth will highlight many of the situations and issues of Eagan, and he will review the Water Resources Division's web page, which summarizes the City's program. 10. On October 5, 2000, the Dakota County Environmental Education Program is sponsoring an all-day School Lake Monitoring Workshop in Eagan. City Water Resources staff is helping to facilitate the seminar, along with other water resources staff from local and state agencies. Dakota County teachers and students are the target audience. The goals of the workshop are 1) to introduce concepts, activities, and resources for student lake monitoring; and 2) to identify a team of teachers who will help to prepare a guidance document for integrating watershed and lake monitoring activities that schools can use during the school year. The morning session will be held in the Eagan Council Chambers, and the afternoon session will occur at Blackhawk Park. 11. The installation of a new play structure at Country Home Park is essentially complete. An improperly sized climbing ladder is being replaced by the manufacturer and will be installed upon its delivery. Landscape materials will be added later this fall. 12. Work has begun on the installation of the new play structure at Oak Chase Park. The new configuration has necessitated considerable excavation and will require the construction of a retaining wall. Landscape plantings will be planted upon completion. 13. Federal Emergency Response Administration (FEMA) representatives have completed their evaluation of damaged caused by the July flooding. City staff and FEMA representatives visited each site and developed cost estimates utilizing the FEMA reimbursement schedules. Much of the high priority repair work in park areas has been completed utilizing both contractual and staff labor. A number of lower priority projects that are not posing a threat to people, property or programs will be completed throughout the fall. Several are mitigation projects intended to improve preexisting conditions that were exacerbated by the storm (washouts, overflows). 14. Staff is continuing discussions with MPCA regarding the proposed North Park site. The discussions have centered upon determining a strategy to stabilize the large fill slope. The standard requirements for mitigating fill slopes are not appropriate for this site therefore an alternative solution must be agreed upon. 15. Staff has contracted with an architect to develop plans to stabilize the restroom section of the Thomas Lake pavilion. In the last several years the building has begun to shift and settle causing beams to crack, door frames to twist and the concrete support columns to lean. Soil testing has identified an area of very unstable organic and clay soils under a portion of the building. A variety of concepts including the use of large ground screws and hydraulic jacking are being explored. Weather permitting the work may be completed this fall. There is no danger of structural failure. 16. A contractor is scheduled to begin paving 2 hockey rinks at Goat Hill Park. Work should commence any day. Upon completion staff will begin construction of the new hockey boards. 17. Staff has begun the selective spraying of broadleaf weeds in a number of park areas. The areas that have been treated can be reentered as soon as the product has dried. Much of the spray work has been done in the early morning to minimize conflicts and avoid wind drift. Small notification signs are posted at the entrance points. 18. As of Labor Day the restrooms at Thomas Lake, Trapp Farm and Blackhawk Park will be open on a daily basis. All others will be opened only for scheduled events or activities. 19. Nearly 80% of the seasonal maintenance staff has left for the year. The remaining staff, supplemented by staff from other departments has been working nights and weekends to keep up with mowing. The boulevard mowing program has been impacted the most. 20. The second meeting of the Lebanon Hills Stake Holders Task Force took place the evening of August 29. Superintendent of Parks, Paul Olson, has been attending as the Eagan representative. The focus of the meeting was environmental issues and the integration of compatible use. An additional meeting of the City representatives on the Task Force was held on September 1. 21. Renovation of 2 soccer fields at Ohmann Park has been completed. The fields were taken out of use for the fall season to allow them to "rest" and to accommodate the renovation work. The fields were heavily aerated, top dressed and overseeded. Several hundred yards of top dressing was used for minor leveling and amending the soils. Staff is hopeful of continuing the program on other fields in the next several years. Date: September 18, 2000 Agenda Item: F-2; Woodhaven Villas Action X 41 City of Eagan Information Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments x 1. Location Map 2. Preliminary Subdivision 3. Grading Plan 4. Landscape Plan 5. Tree Preservation AGENDA ITEM: F-2; WOODHAVEN VILLAS TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and wetlands issues that pertain to the Woodhaven Villas proposal. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Manley Brothers Construction is requesting Preliminary Subdivision approval to allow the creation of a six lot single family residential subdivision entitled "Woodhaven Villas". The proposed subdivision overlays 1.1 acres of land located south of Diffley Road and west of Highway 3 in the northeast 1/4 of Section 25. In conjunction with the preliminary subdivision request, the applicant has also requested approval of a Preliminary Planned Development (rezoning to accommodate zero lot line setbacks and a private street. Approval of the Preliminary Planned Development would simultaneously constitute approval of a Final Planned Development to be considered in conjunction with the Final Subdivision. The subject 1.1 acre property currently overlays four individual parcels of land (Lots 6 and 7 of Auditor's Subdivision #42 and Lots 2 and 3 of Auditor's Subdivision #43. The property is presently vacant. The site contains significant topography and mature vegetation that will influence the development of the property. The site is accessed from the east via Highway 3. This item is scheduled for consideration at the September 26 Advisory Planning Commission meeting. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication and cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are sixteen (16) significant trees on site. Species break down is as follows: Species Dia. Range Count Percent of Total Quaking Aspen 12" 5 31% Oak 1191- 15" 3 19% Elm 12"- 17" 38 25% Green Ash 14" 1 6% Box Elder 14"& 28" 2 19% 3. The development as proposed will result in the removal of twelve (12) significant trees (75% of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal (single-phase, multiple-lot, single-family residential) is set at 40% of the total significant vegetation. With a proposed removal greater than the allowable amount, there will be required tree mitigation for this proposal. The required tree mitigation calculates to seven (7) Category A trees or fourteen (14) Category B trees or twenty-eight (28) Category C trees, or an equivalent combination of the three categories. The applicant has submitted a tree mitigation plan that shows the installation of twenty (20) Category B trees. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This proposed 1.1-acre single-family subdivision is located in the City's J-watershed. Stormwater from the site will drain to the north through a series of existing ponds. Because this development is relatively small, on-site water quality treatment of stormwater is not practical. Therefore, in accordance with City policies, the development is responsible for a cash dedication equal to the cost of the land and pond volume needed to reduce phosphorus export to undeveloped conditions. There are no jurisdictional wetlands associated with this site. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This proposal shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication. 2. This proposal shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication. 3. This proposal shall be responsible for tree mitigation that calculates to seven Category A trees or fourteen Category B trees or twenty-eight Category C trees, or an equivalent combination of the three categories. 4. In lieu of on-site water quality ponding, a cash dedication of $1,673 shall be required for this development. Item:FQ; l dhaven V~\\&S Location Map Attachment # u,co:4;oc cc\ J -a• w ? i r • s•.i IF ? • e • ~ s • • ~ s •i s. ` a• ` • s r • Sub ect Site • 1 w : j d ! O O 1 •.i • i - a • +l • • • t Of • r • ~ l 7-0 r • ` ; . 4 • It ' -.E JL GO a 4 + 3i I c N • r !4! an IF 4w an 1000 0 1000 2000 Feet Development/Developer. Woodhaven Villas Application: Rezoning, Prelim. Subdivision, Prelim. PD Case No.: 25-RZ-04-06-00, 25-PS-08-06-00, and 25-PD-01-06-00 Wp uakp t3t51 ArcVisw 11. Parcel tare mp d.a p,wldad N Cakaa Lard Survey Dap•rtr,.re and b aaranl of Aupat m00 by City of Eagan THIS MAP IS INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY w + E M I N N E S 0 T A The City of Eagan and Dakota County do not guarantee the accuracy of this Information and are S C.iu ..N •...,.n•-.r D.part..., not responsible for errors or omissions. LOCATION MAP 4 10, s4 SITEu a', fJ k I EXI T1N G o l.D ll~ SITE DATA: EXIS~NG y POND TOTAL AREA: 1.07 ACRES EXISTING NUMBER OF LOTS: 6 828 B "t DENSITY: 6 LOTS/ACRE OWL 836 ° C SMALLEST LOT SIZE: 4,171 SF 307 5 LARGEST LOT SIZE: 6.605 SF AVERAGE LOT SIZE: 4,735 SF 118 4600 SF OD - _ Z EXISTING ZONING: R-1 AND AGRICULTURAL EASEMENT LINE- - Q O r PROPOSED ZONING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (P.D.) 70.5 43.7 44.3 44A 44.6 SETBACKS: FRONT YARD: 20' REAR YARD: 15' b N 2 3 4 5 6 Z SIDE YARD: 10• z I 6.605 SF 4,171 4.238 4,227 4,283 4,889 SF O U: LA 690 -37 6-1 AA A AA 9 ---tASEElE D 339.0 PROPOSED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: a Lot 6, Auditor's Subdivision Number 42. Eagan, and Lot 2, V T/ Auditor's Subdivision number 43, Inver Grove, according to the 0 recorded plots thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, except that port of said Lot 6 and sold Lot 2. lying northerly of the following yr described line: N10 ~ Beginning at a point on the west line of sold L< I" C z LP 01 O distance 63.08 feet northerly of the southwest corner fy 6; thence northeasterly 338.17 feet, parallel with the t7 lines of sold Lot 6 and its easterly extension, to the with the easterly line of said Lot 2 and sold line then aur~¢ xux a rrar terminating. Lr OO/ T ANDk All of Lot 7 of Auditors Subdivision Number 42 AND N T All of Lot 3 of Auditor's Subdivision Number 43. 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Date: September 18; 2000 Agenda Item: G-1; Perron Acres Action x City of Eagan Information Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments 1. Preliminary Subdivision 2. Tree Preservation Plan 3. Tree Reforestation Plan AGENDA ITEM: G-1; PERRON ACRES TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION I ITEM OVERVIEW: Review parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and wetlands issues that pertain to the Perron Acres proposal. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Manley Land Company is requesting preliminary subdivision approval to allow the creation of a 23 lot single-family residential subdivision entitled "Perron Acres". The proposed subdivision overlays 10.7 acres of land located east of Dodd Road and south of Coventry Parkway in the southeast '/4 of Section 24. In conjunction with the requested preliminary subdivision, the applicant has also requested a rezoning of the property from an A, Agriculture to an R-1 Residential Single Family zoning designation. The request also includes a variance from the minimum 85 foot lot width requirement imposed on the R-1 zoning district (Lots 8 and 9, Block 1). The 10.7 acre property in question currently overlays two unplatted parcels of land and is occupied by two single family residences. The site has a topographic difference of nearly 70 feet from the northwest to the southeast. Mature vegetation exists along the site's north, south and east property lines. The property is bounded on all sides by single family residential uses. This item is scheduled for consideration at the September 26 Advisory Planning Commission meeting. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication. With the potential development of a trail along Dodd Road it would be prudent to create a trail link from this development to Dodd Road. The developer should be responsible for providing a fifteen-foot easement and an eight-foot bituminous trail from the western cul-de-sac to Dodd Road. This easement would be placed between lots 10 & 7. The easement and trail should be constructed prior to the issuance of any building permits so as not to create unrealistic expectations by future homeowners of this development. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are one-hundred eighty-one (181) significant trees on site. Species breakdown is as follows: Species Dia. Range Count Percent of Total Box Elder 12"- 24" 57 31% Elm 12"- 17" 38 21% Pine 395-919 30 17% Green Ash 8" -17" 24 13% Silver Maple 1215-2695 12 7% Spruce 5" - 15" 10 5% Oak 11 24" 2 1% The balance of the inventory (eight trees or 5% of the total) is comprised of cottonwood, hackberry, and willow trees. The development as proposed will result in the removal of one-hundred thirty-two (132) significant trees (72.9% of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal (single-phase, multiple-lot, single-family residential) is set at 40% of the total significant vegetation. With a proposed removal greater than the allowable amount, there will be required tree mitigation for this proposal. The required tree mitigation calculates to sixty-two (62) Category A trees or one-hundred twenty-four (124) Category B trees or two-hundred forty-eight (248) Category C trees, or an equivalent combination of the three categories. The applicant has submitted a tree mitigation plan that shows the installation of one-hundred ten (110) Category B trees to be planted on this development site. The balance of the required tree mitigation is to be fulfilled through off-site tree installation (Oak Bluffs development). The proposed development plan indicates that fourteen (14) significant trees will be transplanted onsite to a holding area, then replanted, via tree spade, following construction. These fourteen trees were included on the inventory with thirty-five other trees proposed to be preserved. Fifteen significant trees, currently located within the proposed Thames Avenue right-of-way have been excluded from the applicants inventory. As is historically done, the applicant is not held responsible for the mitigation of these trees. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This proposed 10.7-acre single-family subdivision is located in the City's J-watershed. As proposed, stormwater from a majority of the site (8.8 acres) will drain to the southeast into a proposed treatment pond and then onto. a series of treatment ponds. The design of the water quality treatment pond would need to be according to NURP standards. A minimum, wet- pond volume of .5 acre-feet over an area of .25 acres would need to be created. The pond would have a maximum depth of 6 feet and a 10:1 aquatic bench from the normal water level. Because of the relatively flat topography southeast of this site, a standard outlet skimmer may not be feasible. An outlet structure acceptable to the City's Engineering Division would need to be installed in the treatment pond. (o. Stormwater from the remaining 1.9 acres of this development is proposed to drain off site to the south. In accordance with City policies, the development is responsible for this stormwater through a cash dedication equal to the cost of the land and pond volume needed to reduce phosphorus export to undeveloped conditions. There are no jurisdictional wetlands associated with this site. Erosion Control In several areas of this development, the topography of the site would require proper installation and effective maintenance of erosion control practices to prevent and minimize soil loss. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This proposal shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication. 2. This proposal shall be responsible for providing an eight-foot wide bituminous trail within a fifteen-foot easement from the western cul-de-sac to Dodd Road between lots 10 and 7. 3. This proposal shall meet its tree mitigation with sixty-two (62) Category A trees or one- hundred twenty-four (124) Category B trees or two-hundred forty-eight (248) Category C trees, or an equivalent combination of the three categories. The applicant has submitted a tree mitigation plan that shows the installation of one-hundred ten (1 10) Category B trees to be planted on this development site. The balance of the required tree mitigation is to be fulfilled through off-site tree installation (Oak Bluffs development). 4. The proposed development plan indicates that fourteen (14) significant trees will be transplanted onsite to a holding area, then replanted, via tree spade, following construction. These fourteen trees were included on the inventory with thirty-five other trees proposed to be preserved. 5. This development shall meet the City's water quality requirements through a combination of on-site ponding and cash dedication. • The stormwater pond shall be constructed to treat 8.8 acres of the site. It should contain a minimum wet-pond volume of 0.5 acre-feet and should have a minimum area of 0.25 acres. The stormwater treatment pond should be constructed according to NURP standards with a maximum depth of 6 feet and a 10:1 aquatic bench. An outlet structure acceptable to the City's Engineering Division should be installed in the treatment pond. • In lieu of ponding to treat stormwater from 1.9 acres of the site, a cash dedication of $3,127 shall be required. • Erosion control practices should be properly installed and effectively maintained throughout the development process to prevent and minimize soil loss. I. iL. F ~v- - ~~Rff Sp'~ N~9 _a, SITE DATA: //CH4 aa'4r,r6 TOTAL LOT AREA: 10.7 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS: 23 " 1^ \ ~1 si ~r 7 DENSITY: 2.1 LOTS/ACRE !01 j _ J II u: ~ \ 8 / ^ SMALLEST LOT: 12.021 SF j 41 ~J 11 ` 7.279 s LARGEST LOT: 27,178 SF AVERAGE LOT: 17,035 SF ,019113 OF ©i 17 POND SIZE: 14,405 SF (.33 AC) / / +a*+ g r 1 I: 16.350 SF 10 I y 16 REQUIREMENTS: j ' ,,z9 Sr I t \ \ MINIMUM LOT SIZE: 12,000 SF 27.176 sr x5.46 Sri ~f T 2 1 MINIMUM FRONTAGE: 85 FEET \ \ FRONTYARD SETBACK: 30 FEET 12 13 14 ! 1 cJ ~y \ \ x1.6x REAR YARD SETBACK: 15 FEET ai I \ III SIDE YARD SETBACK: 10 FEET > LEGAL DESCRIPTION. t ----J • , _ ,7.606 js t . ; Pi Port of West half of Southeast quarter 7 w - - beginning Northeast corner West on North line 827.40 feet to center rood j -J II Il 66. __-l _ 17.6W Southwest on center 460.04 feet East 6 I I I I i POND 395.98 feet South 120.84 feet East 13.33x /r 5 1 'I r 7 - 713.31 feet to East line North 482.64 y I I 3 2 I _ ~I ' feet to beginning AND Part of West 8 / / / / 1 DI I I 1 I - half of Southeast quarter commencing i 11 ,s.6w sr Northeast corner South 482.64 feet u V 'Liao x4.46 v s< I 12.210 sr 1 T 5 i I /r - I - 12,712 s 1 I 1 West 713.31 feet to beginning North Ml'~JI 9 L Li \ Od15'08" East 120.84 feet South r - - 1 ; _ sm,51 3 x6 w I 89054'53' West 395.98 feet to { 61 I I 71x.31 centerline road Southwest on centerline ~~4 I I i 81.72 feet South 56d22'09" East 186.87 feet North 80d50'l9" East 294.82 feet to beginning Section 24. ONO O 1 Township 27. Range 23 C D I LJ C N Y SHEET INDEX: J / \ PRELIMINARY PLAT 1 OF 5 PRELIM. GRADING PLAN T PRELIM. UTILITY IONN 7-, 7 TREE PRESERVATION PLAN ~ 1 TREE REFORESTATION PLAT ry OWNER: i W~..y AllisBrothers Construction 10778 Manley Kevin Manley n 10778 Way cwwl,r xcuw w r Inver Grow Heights, MN 55077 651-454-4933 OIY'EN oR62C1 RON PRELIMINARY PLAT MANLEY BROTHERS PER ACRES 7 i Item: G '?I ecroc, Ncx-e S I a3I1 141 $ ~ ~ as a ata a ~as~~s~ ~ Attachment #a.-Vc e ~?Ca'-QacJC* on it 1! 1 4 a -11 11 1 1 ! 1111, fill N !!3i!!!1!$!!!!!2!!!!s§!!1!!81l8811!!fl!@rt@@@CI!l1~~8~IA28l81!!!!!lB~BB!!1!!!~lsas!!!!l~~~8 1144` s}~gypppf:w}sswg^wy~ww~}L. k§§:yk~'" ~~www~w.ybw+wwiytiywzii:b'sw!lt:k:a_tisw~~ti }a C¦~S ~Iy 7~ l >R R p !F i !tt!!!f full If u I III if III-!II M R .Fpaz Ak RAR~{i* RR! 7 SY!•!! 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Tree Inventory 4. Location Map AGENDA ITEM: G-2; SPECTRUM COMMERCE CENTER TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION I ITEM OVERVIEW: Review parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and wetlands issues that pertain to the Spectrum Commerce Center. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Spectrum Development Group, LLC is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision to create three lots on approximately 27 acres located between Hwy. 55 and Blue Water Road in the NW t/4 of Section 2. The site generally slopes from north to south and is open. Access to the development site is proposed from Blue Water Road and from the future extension of Blue Gentian Road. The proposed subdivision would create three lots, and includes existing MnDOT right-of-way that the applicant is negotiating with MnDOT to acquire. Lot 2 is proposed to be 17.8 acres upon which the applicant proposes to construct a 288,510 square foot office/warehouse in three phases. There are no development plans at this time for Lots 1 and 3, which are proposed to be one acre and 3.6 acres in area respectively. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION: A tree inventory submitted with this application indicates that there are 111,425 square feet (2.5 acres) of significant woodlands on site. There are three separate significant woodlands on site which are summarized below: Significant Woodland A = 65,730 square feet (1.5 acre) Significant Woodland B = 35,820 square feet (.8 acre) Significant Woodland C = 9,875 square feet (.2 acre) Species composition of the significant woodlands consists of cottonwood (12"- 20" diameter), pine (8"-9" diameter), oak (8"-19" diameter), ash (20"-25" diameter), and silver maple (12"-24" diameter) trees. There are also four (4) significant trees on site. All four trees are cottonwood trees with diameters measuring 20", 30", 30" and 40". The development as proposed will result in the removal of 84,305 square feet 75.6% of the total) of the existing woodlands. Also, all four significant trees are proposed to be removed. According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable tree removal for this type of development proposal (single-phase, multiple-lot, commercial) is set at 47.5% of the total significant vegetation. With a proposed removal greater than the allowable amount, there will be required tree mitigation for this proposal. The required tree mitigation calculates to sixty-six (66) Category A trees or one-hundred thirty-two (132) Category B trees or two-hundred sixty-four (264) Category C trees, or an equivalent combination of the three categories. The applicant is required to submit a tree preservation mitigation plan that shows the fulfillment of the above-mentioned amounts (i.e. the installation of the required amount of reforestation trees or a cash equivalent of $39,600.00). WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This 27-acre development is proposed in the northeastern portion of Eagan in the City's F- watershed. The site is located just west of FP- 1, classified as a Class V -Nutrient Trap in the Eagan Water Quality Management Plan. Because of the size of the development and the extent of its impervious cover, stormwater will need to be treated through on-site ponding. The design of the water quality treatment pond will need to be according to NURP standards. A minimum, wet-pond volume of 5.1 acre-feet would need to be created. The pond would have a maximum depth of 10 feet, a 10:1 aquatic bench from the normal water level, and an outlet skimmer according to City design standards. In consultation with the City's Engineering Division, the developer of this site is proposing to create a regional stormwater pond to treat additional stormwater from eventual developments in the area. There are no wetlands issues associated with this development. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication. 2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication. 3. Tree mitigation shall be met with 66 Category A trees or 132 Category B trees or 264 Category C trees or an equivalent combination of the three categories. 4. The applicant shall be required to submit a tree preservation mitigation plan that shows the fulfillment of the above-mentioned amounts (i.e. the installation of the required amount of reforestation trees or a cash equivalent of $39,600). 5. In accordance with NURP standards, a stormwater treatment pond should be created to accommodate a minimum wet-pond volume of 5.1 acre-feet. The pond should have a maximum depth of 10 feet, a 10:1 aquatic bench, and an outlet skimmer according to City design standards. /D.. Comprehensive Trail System Plan Update Prepared for the City of Eagan Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission By Beth A. Wielde, Parks and Recreation Administrative Specialist And Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks September 18, 2000 ll. Background In 1995, the City of Eagan's trail system was evaluated as part of a Park System Plan study (henceforth "the Plan"). The Plan evaluated existing trails as of 1995, including bituminous and sidewalk trails, proposed off road and road corridor trails, and existing City of Eagan and statelcounty parkland connections. It identified principal issues associated with the trail system, and goals for future trail development. Plan reviews are necessary to keep up to date with the changes in demographics, development, technology, and citizen interests. Several proposed trails in the Plan were altered during implementation to accommodate changes in Eagan's development. Because of these changes, a review and update of the existing trail plan is necessary. Methodology A review of the trail plan was conducted during late August and early September of 2000. Eight major steps were taken to complete the update: 1. Delineation of trail categories; Existing Trails, Proposed Trails, and Changes, Proposed and Under Construction Trails, Trail Connections to Parks, and In-Park Trails. 2. Determination of exclusion: in-park trails would not be included in this portion of the study due to time constraints and parameters of the original 1995 study. Nor would this update include trails on school district property. 3. Review Trail Plan chapter of the 1995 study, including text and map. 4. Analysis of a working `existing trail map' prepared by the Department of Public Works in 1999. 5. Street-by-street examination of changes between 1995 and 2000, using working maps provided by the Public Works Department. 6. Field check of trails that had cartographic ambiguities. 7. Review by Engineering and Parks and Recreation staff. Findings in the 1995 Park System Plan' The Plan found the majority of trails were 8' bituminous paths often paired with sidewalk on the opposite side of the road. For the purposes of this update, sidewalks are counted as part of the trail system since the City maintains both paths These paths are often used as neighborhood links and neighborhood to park links. For a listing of neighborhood to park links, see Attachment A. The Plan noted an increase of diverse uses for the trails, not only the traditional pedestrian and bicycle paths, but also for alternative transportation/recreation modes such as in-line skating. By 1995, 80 miles of trail had been established in Eagan, both in parkland and along roadways. Trails dedication funds and five-year trail maintenance programs were established in order to continue the City's trail expansion. Subdivisions were required to include trail dedication on their plats or make cash contributions to the City's park trail funds. If a trail was designated in the City's Comprehensive Barton Aschman Associates. Park System Plan, Eagan, MN, 1995. Chapter 8. Plan, and that parcel is being platted for subdivision, the developer was required to dedicate the appropriate land for the trail. Trail Financing The 1995 Plan discussed financing trail construction. Some funds were available through Dakota County. The County funded bikeways alongside County road projects, along with grant applications from state and federal agencies. A joint powers agreement between the cities and Dakota County delineated the responsibility of maintenance for all trails built with County funds. County contributions to trails include 50% funding for trails along county roadways such as Cliff Road, Diffley Road, Yankee Doodle Road, Lone Oak Road, Pilot Knob Road, and Lexington Avenue. State and federal funds may supplement trail construction projects along highways. As of 2000, no grant applications are in the works specifically for trails. Local funding is currently received in a variety of ways. Developers are required to give a cash dedication based either on square footage of the parcel, or on the number of dwelling units. In the late 1990s, a change was implemented to put money received for trails into the streets fund. Streets are thus responsible for all trails that are constructed within public right of way. This was done for ease and efficiency when streets and their aligning trails are installed and maintained. General Goals Delineated in 1995 Plan The 1995 Plan discussed the principal issues of Eagan's trail system, goals and policies for trail use, and recommended design guidelines (see Attachment B). These goals and policies were set forth to guide the development and alteration of proposed trails. Current City efforts are noted in italics: 1. Provide a coordinated trail system of state, county, and local trails that meet the recreational and transportation needs of the citizens of Eagan. The City works with nearby municipalities to monitor trends and review upcoming opportunities. 2. Develop a citywide trail system that minimizes potential conflicts between trail users and motor vehicles and ensures the safety of trail users. The City works to ensure standard signage compliance and review safety criteria as part of trail construction. 3. Coordinate trail system connection with adjacent communities. Nearby municipalities are contacted frequently. Staff often participates in focus groups like the Lebanon Hills Stakeholder Task Force. /3- 4. Develop a one-mile to one-half mile trail segment per year. Specific units of measurement are not used to guide trail development, but this has been the average amount of growth since 1995. 5. Wherever possible, segregate incompatible trail uses (such as in-line skating and recreational walking). Sidewalks are often used in residential areas rather than 8' bituminous trail. Sidewalks are not usually located along major corridors. 6. In an effort to minimize trail construction costs, trails are to be constructed in conjunction with state and county trail improvements. Coordination is frequent and ongoing. 7. Educate citizens on proper use, operation, and safety rules governing trail use. The Parks and Recreation department uses several methods for public education such as quarterly brochures, safety camps, maps, and news releases. 8. Encourage the private sector to provide trail recreational opportunities for specialized uses (such as in-line skating). The City has coordinated with other municipalities for specialized recreational uses. Staff takes opportunities to work with the private sector when they arise. 9. Encourage the private sector to assist the City in the provision of trail support facilities. Because trails are in many transportation areas, and several of these lie within the commercial districts, the proximity of trails to private sector establishments serves as trail support facilities l4. Existing Trails. Proposed Trails, and Changes, 1995-2000 A road-by-road matrix was developed to compare the 1995 Trail Plan Map and the Public Works Department's working map of existing boulevard maps. 75 trails were identified and examined for update. The matrix (figure A) illustrates progress made on trails proposed in the '95 Trail Plan, and where plans had been altered. In the 1995 Trail Plan map, 40 roadways were proposed for right-of-way trail development. Of these 40, four trails had been completed in whole by 2000, twelve had been completed in part, and five trails had been completed but altered in their orientation. Twenty-two trails that were not proposed in the '95 Trail Plan map had been constructed by 2000. These trails are often the result of development, and could not have been specifically delineated on the '95 map. /5. Figure A: Existing Trails, Proposed Trails, and Changes, 1995 - 2000 Street Existing Try Proposed in MS Changes 2 Trails Existing of'199 System Plan between 1995 onci tIons Alexander Road No existing trail. Proposed trail on north side of No change from 95 Not on 2000 existing trail map. street, from Highway 13 to Fort condition. Snelling State Park. Ashbury Road Existing trail from Blue Cross No alteration or addition shown. No change from 95 From Blue Cross Road to Blackhawk Road to Blackhawk Hills condition Hills Road, a 5' to 8' trail. From Blue Road. Cross Road to the intersection of Ashbury and Birchpond, the trail is 8' on the south side. From the intersection to Blackhawk Hills Road, the trail is 5' on the north/east side of the road. Beau D'Rue No existing trail. No alteration or addition shown. Development of trail Trail extension about 500' from Rahn extension. Road. Beaver Dam Rd Existing trail on west side of No alteration or addition shown. No change from 95 4' trail on west side of street from Diffley street from Diffley Road to an condition. Road to an off-road trail through off -road trail to Meadowland Meadowland Park, making an off-road Park making off-road connection to Cliff Lake Road. connection to Cliff Lake Road. Berry Ridge Rd Trail from Hilltop Road to Connection of trail from Hilltop Connection made From Pilot Knob Road to Strawberry Berry Patch Park western Road to Pilot Knob Road. between Hilltop Road and Lane, 6' trail, west portion on south side boundary. Pilot Knob. of road, then crosses to north side of road Blackhawk Hills Spur of trail lies the north side Connection to Federal Drive trail. No change from 95 A small spur of 5' trail lies on the north Road of the road at the northeast condition. side of the road at the northeast intersection of Blackhawk intersection of Blackhawk Hills Road and Hills Road and Ashbury Ashbury Road. Road. Blackhawk Rd/ No existing trail. No alteration or addition shown, Development. of trail 10' trail runs parallel to I.35E for an Highline Trail segment. estimated. 1000 feet from Beecher Drive Connector to western boundary of Downing Park. Blackhawk Road Trail between Deerwood Proposed additions extend trail Development of trail from Trail runs from Highway 13 to south of Drive and Cliff Road. from Highway 13 to Deerwood Highway 13 to Deerwood Cliff Road. From Highway 13 to Diffley Drive, and from Diffley Road to implemented. Road, east side of the road, from Diffley Buckley Bay, and Beecher Street to just south of Beaver Dam Court, west to Cliff Road. side of the road, from south of Beaver Dam Court to Beecher Drive, both sides and various sizes, from Beecher Drive to Cliff Road, west side of the road. Blue Cross Road No existing trail. Trail on east side of Blue Cross Trail developed as 10' trail along the east side of Blue cross Road from Yankee Doodle Road proposed in the 95 plan. Road from Yankee Doodle Road to to Ashbury Road. Ashbury Road. Braddock Tr Trail between Diffley Road to No alteration or addition shown. No change from 95 From Diffley Rd. to Northview Park Rd., Northview Park Road. condition. 8' trail on west side of street. Connects to off-road trail through schools on Diffley. Burgundy Drive Road not shown. No alteration or addition shown. Road and trail developed. 8' trail between Robin Lane and Highway 13. The trail lies on the east side of the road. Civic Center Dr No existing trail. Trail to connect City hall with Development of Three trails have short lines around the Windcrest parks, loop around the connection and loop Civic Center Complex, one from City Hall park, and continue into Patrick trails. to the library, one from City Hall to the Eagan park. Civic Arena, and one behind the Civic Arena. Clemson Dr Road not shown. No alteration or addition shown. Road and trail developed. South side of road, from Johnny Cake Ridge Road to west of C emson Circe. Cliff Dr No existing trail. No alteration or addition shown. Development of trail 5' trail on north side of street, from segment. Nichols Road to Cliff Road. Cliff Lake Road Trail along Cliff Lake Road, No addition or alteration shown. Divergence of trail Trail on west side of road from Cliff Road though the 1995 map reflects altered. to Blackhawk Road. Spur extends from the trail on the east side of the this near mid point of road, touching both road. Trail runs from Cliff Rahn Park and Meadowland Park. Road to Blackhawk Road. Also shows nearby parallel trail that connects to Rahn Park and Meadowland. Cliff Road Existing trail from Nichols Proposed trail on both sides of From Nichols Road to Construction from Blackhawk to Nichols, Road to Fairway Hills Drive, road from Fairway Hills to Fairview Hills Drive, north side. No other proposed additions south side only from Nichols eastern Eagan boundary. North interrupted on the north built as of'00. Road to Blackhawk Road, sideBlackhawk Road to western side between Blackhawk both sides from Blackhawk to Eagan boundary, south side from Road and Johnny Cake Fairway Hills. Nichols to west Eagan boundary. Ridge Road. Cliffview Drive No exisitng trail. No alteration or addition shown. Development of trail Connection to Rahn Park at mid-point connection. Coachman Road Trail on both sides of road No alterations or additions No change from 95 Both sides, from Four Oaks Road to from Four Oaks Road to shown. condition. Yankee Doodle Road. Yankee Doodle Road. Covington Lane Trail on north side of the Trail to connect to proposed trail No change from 95 5' trail on north side of the road, from road, from Galaxie Road to through Walden Heights Park. condition. Galaxie Road to just east of Stonecliff. east of Cambridge, Crimson Leaf Trail along north side of No alteration or addtion shown. No change from 95 6' trail on north side of street. Off-road Trail street. Connection to condition. trail leads from Crimson Leaf Trail to Lakeside Park. Lakeside Park. Daniel Drive No existing trail Trail along south side of Daniel Development of small Small spur off Diffley constructed on SW Drive from Diffley Road to trail spur. intersection. Lexington Point Parkway. Deerwood Drive Trail from Blackhawk Road Trail, north side of Deerwood No change from 95 From Blackhawk Road to Riverton, trail to Riverton on south side, Raod from Blackhawk Road to condition. on south side, from Riverton to Pilot existing trail on both sides Riverton, and extension of the Knob, both sides, from Pilot Knob Road from Riverton to Pilot Knob trail from Pilot Knob to Patrick to Denmark Avenue, 6' trail that crosses Road, from Pilot Knob Road Eagan Park trails. road. A spur extends to the east of to Denmark Avenue, trail that Deerwood Trail and runs behind the lots begins on the south side and of the subdivision. crosses the road to Denmark Avenue. Denmark Trail on east side of the road Trail on west side of road from Development of approx. East side of road, 5' path from Yankee Avenue from Yankee Doodle Road to Duckwood Road to Wescott 1,000' of trail added north Doodle Road to Duckwood Drive, 6' path Duckwood Road, and Road. of Duckwood. extending north about 1,000 feet on west Wescott Road to Deerwood side from Duckwood Drive. Picks up Drive. again from Wescott Road to Deerwood Drive- west side of the road. Denmark Drive Road not shown. No alteration or addition Development of duak 8' to 10' trails on both sides of the road, proposed. trail. from Yankee Doodle Road to Lexington Avenue. Diffley Rd/ No existing trail. No alteration or addition shown. Not in'95 Plan, The trail's northern start point is at the Captain Dodd developed between'95 90° bend of Country View Drive and Park nection and '00. extends to Diffley Road. Diffley Road Diffley Road: From just west No alteration or addition shown. 95 Plan shows existing on Diffley Road: From just west of Highway of Highway 77 to Trunk road trail on north side of 77 to Trunk Highway 3. Both sides, with Highway 3. Both sides, with road from Blackhawk to stoppage on the south side at Diamond stoppage on the south side at Rahn; not shown on 00 Drive to Rahncliff Road, and on the north Diamond Drive to Rahncliff map. '95 Plan side from slightly east of Topaz Road to Road, and on the north side shows existing on road Blackhawk Road. The Diffley Road trail from slightly east of Topaz trail from Highway 77 to is also interrupted on the south side from Road to Blackhawk Road. west Eagan boundary, not Amberleaf Court to Lexington Way. At The Diffley Road trail is also shown in '00 map due to Amberleaf, the trail crosses Diffley Road interrupted on the south side its location on school and follows a linear path to Patrick Eagan from Amberleaf Court to property. Park. Note: The portion of trail that Lexington Way. At connects to Burnsville trail is on Metcalf Amberleaf, the trail crosses Jr. High School property and is not Diffley Road and follows a reflected on the map. linear path to Patrick Eagan Park. 4ZI Dodd Road No existing trail. Trail on both sides of road from Development of trail from Both sides, from Diffley Road to Cliff southern Eagan boundary to Diffley to Cliff, both Road, uninterrupted. Highway 149 connection. sides. Duckweed Trail from Pilot Knob Road Trail connecting the end of No change from 95 5' trails on north side of the road from just to the end of Duckwood Duckwood Drive to Mueller Farm condition. west of Pilot Knob Road to Falcon Way, Drive. Park. 5' trails on south side just west of Denmark Avenue. Eagandale Place No existing trail. No alteration or addition shown. Development of trail 5' trail that runs along most of subdivision segment. road's outside side of the road (generally east), stopping between lots. Elrene Road Trail on east side of road No alteration or addition shown. No change from 95 8' trail on east side of road from Yankee from Yankee Doodle Road to condition. Doodle Road to Dodd Road. Dodd Road. Erin Drive (off Trail around pond, not No alteration or addition shown. Development of A 5' spur on the north side of the road, Nichols) shown in 2000 map. 5' spur connection. extending about 50 feet into subdivision. not shown in 1995 may. Trail around pond. Federal Drive Trail from north of Extension Violet Lane to No change from 95 From north of Washington Drive to north Washington Drive to north of Blackhawk Hills Road, with an condition. of Federal Court, east side, with a segment Federal Court, one side of extension through Blackhawk of west side trail from just south of Heig street. Lake Drive to Blackhawk Park. Heights to Violet Lane. Four Oaks Road Trail on south side of the road No alteration or addition shown. Development of trail South side of the road, from Highway 13 from Highway 13 to extension. to east of Alden Pond Lane (end of road). Coachman Road. Galaxie Avenue Trail from Cliff Road to No alteration or addition shown. No change from 95 8' trail from Cliff Road to Skyview Court. southern Eagan boundary. condition Greensboro Dr No existing trail. No alteration or addition shown. Development of An 8' connecting trail lies between these and Cardinal connecting trail. subdivisions. Way Greensboro Dr No existing trail. No alteration or addition shown. Development of On the east bend of Greensboro Drive, a connecting trail. 10' trail leads to Mueller Farm Park. Gun Club Road/ No existing trail Linear Trail near Gun Club Road No change from 95 No existing trail. Lebanon Hills to Lebanon Hills Regional Park: condition. Connector Hackmore Dr Trail lies on one side of road Trail spur along Tofte Lane. Location of trail spur One side of road, from Dodd Road from Dodd Road through Proposed spur trail connection altered. throughout curvilinear street circle, up to curvilinear street circle, up to from Dodd Road to Lakeside connection to Diffley Road. Off-road connection on Diffley Road.. Park south of Crimson Leaf trail. spur off of Hackmore just above Crimson Leaf Trail, Highway 13 No existing trail. Trail from north Eagan boundary No changes from 95 No existing trail. to Cedarview Boulevard on east condition. side of the street. Highway 149 No existing trail. Trail from north Eagan boundary No change from 95 No existing trail. to about 1/2 mile south of Yankee condition Doodle Road, then it angles to the east Eagan boundary. 1-494 Trail spur from Highway 13 No alteration or addition shown. No change from 95 There is a small trail spur from Highway to Pilot Knob Road, south condition. 13 to Pilot Knob Road, south side of 494, side of 494, parallel. Reaches which does not abut the roadway but in to Fort Snelling State Park. parallels it. Johnny Cake Trail from Diffley Road to Trail connection to Thomas Lake Road alignment changed. From Diffley Road to Eagan City Limits Ridge Road south Eagan boundary. Road as streets are constructed. No other development. (south boundary), both sides of the road. 5' trail on west side of road. Dual trail along Johnny Cake Ridge Road extension between Diffley Road and Deerwood Drive. Sidewalk loop through adjoining residential neighborhoods. Lexington Trail runs both sides of road Trail from Highway 55 on both Development of trail spur Primary trail runs both sides from Yankee Avenue from Yankee Doodle Road to sides of road to Yankee Doodle at intersection of Lone Doodle Road to just south of Diffley rust south of Diffley Road, Road. Oak and Lexington Road, then along west side to Cliff Road. then along west side to Cliff extended. A small spur surrounds the intersection of Road. A small spur lies on Lexington Avenue and Lone Oak Road on the southwest corner of Lone the southwest, southeast, and northeast. Oak Road and Lexington Avenue. Lexington Point Trail along north side of Trail to link Lexington Point Minor alteration, no 500' west of Wildflower Lane to 500' east Parkway road to Hamilton drive. Parkway to Daniel Drive. sifnificant change from of Wildflower Lane. 95. Lone Oak Road Trail on both sides of road Trail from Pilot Knob to Highway Development of extension Trails extending from Pine Ridge Road from Pilot Knob Road to 13, both sides of the road, and along south side of road, (south side), to Pilot Knob Road, where Lexington Avenue. from Lexington to the eastern extension to Highway 55 the trail runs on both sides of the road, to boundary of Eagan, both sides of from Lexington Avenue. just beyond Lexington Ave. the road. Mallard Trail No existing trail No alteration or addition shown. Development of trail Connection to the Highline trail from the connection. north side of Mallard Trail, west of Mallard Place. Nichols Road Trail from Beau Rue Drive to Trail from Glory Drive to just Development of trail from Trail from Beau Rue Drive to Glory Glory Drive, and from Shale north of Erin Drive, and Cliff Erin to Shale. Drive, and from Shale Lane to Cliff Road. Lane to Cliff Road. Road to Pin Oak Drive. Connection to Cedarview. North Ridge No road shown Trail connection between Development of proposed Northview Park Road to Wescott Road, 8' Drive Northview Park Road and trail. trail on west side of street. Wescott Road. Northview Park Trail from Lexington Avenue Connection to trail system within Development of trail Lexington Avenue to Elrene Road, 8' trail Road. to Elrene Road on south side Wandering Walk Park. segment. on south side of road. of road. Oleary Lane No existing trails. No trail shown Development of trail 6' trail on east side of street from Yankee connection. Doodle Road to Town Centre Drive. Park Center Dr No existing trails, No trail shown. Development of trail Trail along outer edge (18- degree rpad). connection. Patrick Road No existing trail, No trail shown Development of trail 5' trail on north side of road, from connection. Lexington Avenue to end of street. Pilot Knob Road Trail on both sides of road, No alteration or addition shown. No change from 95 8' trail on both sides of road, from 494 to from north of 494 to southern condition. southern Eagan boundary. Interrupted at Eagan boundary. Interrupted the 35E intersection, where trail lies only at 35E intersection, where on east side of road. trail lies only on east side of mad- Pin Oak Road Trail from just east of Kings Extension of trail from east of No change from 95 8' trail from just east of Kings Road to Road to Rahncliff Road, south Kings Road to Nichols Road. condition. Rahncliff Road, south side of street. side of street. Promenade No existing trail. Promenade Off- road trail planned to connect Development of loop 8' to 10' trails on both sides of the road Avenue Avenue and Northwood to Town Centre Drive and loop to trails connector. from Northwood Parkway to Yankee Parkway were not constructed Lexington Avenue. Doodle Road. in 1995. Rahn Road Trail from Beau D'Rue Trail from Beau D'Rue Drive to No change from 95 From just northwest of Beau D'Rue Drive to Cliff Lake Road. Cedarvale Boulevard. condition. Drive to Cliff Lake Road, interrupted on the west side from Turquoise Trail to slightly south of Shale Lane. Rahncliff Road Trail from Cliff Road to Pin No alteration or addition shown. No change from 95 From Cliff Road to Pin Oak Drive, east Oak Drive, east side of the condition. side of street, 8' trail. street. Rebecca Lane No existing trail, Trail to run along Rebecca Lane, No change from 95 No existing trail. then go off-road to loop around to condition. Walden Height Park. Red Pine Lane No existing trail, No alteration or addition shown. Development of trail 8' trail on south side of street, from connection. Trunk highway 3 to Weston Hills Drive. Off-road spur just before Weston hills Drive, leading to Pine Way. Ridge Road/ No existing trail. No alteration or addition shown. Development of trail An 8' trail connects the roads and leads to Country View Dr connection. Captain Dodd Park. Riverton Avenue Trail runs parallel but not No alteratoiin or additioin shown. No change from 95 Trail runs along north side of Riverton abutting Riverton Avenue, off condition. Avenue, where it goes of road to connect road to connect to Blackhawk to Blackhawk Park. Park. (1( Sheffield Lane No existing trail, No alteration or addition shown. Development of trail Off- road spur from the end of Sheffield connection. Lane to Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Silver Bell Road Trail on south side of road Trail on north side of the road Development of a portion 4' to 5' trail from Nichols Road on the from Tesseract Place to from Nichols Road to Blackhawk of the extension. north side of Highway 13 to Blackhawk Blackhawk Road, where it Road. Road. Interrupted by Highway 13 and goes off road to connect to Cedarvale Boulevard. Blackhawk Park, Slater Road No existing trail. Trail on west side of the road Development of trail with From Cliff Road to southern Eagan from Cliff Road to southwest modification. boundary, 6' trail on west side of road. Eagan dary. Stonecliff Drive No existing trail No alteration or addition shown. Development of Sidewalk on east side of Stonecliff Drive connecting segment. between Covington Lane and Cliff Road. Thomas Lake Trail on east side of road Trail runs on both sides of street No change from 95 5' trail runs entire length on east side, Road from Diffley Road to Cliff from Diffley Road north to condition. from Diffley Road to Cliff Road. 8' trail Road, 8' trail runs on west Deerwood Drive as streets are runs on west side, from just north of side, from just north of Cliff constructed. Thomas Center Drive to Cliff Road. Road to Thomas Center Drive- Tofte Lane No existing trail. Connection between Hackmore Development of off-road Small off-road spur at end of cul-de-sac. and Lakeside Park extension to Lakeside Park Town Centre No existing trail. Trail along Town Centre Drive. Development of trail 13.5' trails on north side from Yankee Drive according to 1995 plan. Doodle Road to Lexington Avenue, both sides from Yankee Place intersection to just west of Cleary Lane. 5' trails on Town Centre Drive on both sides from Yankee Place intersection to Denmark Avenne Vienna Lane No existing trail. No alteration or addition shown. Development of trail From south end of Vienna Lane leading to connection. Kettle Park. Walden Heights No existing trail. Connect with existing Covington No change from 95 No existing trail. Park to Pilot Lane trail. condition. Knob Road Washington Trail from Federal Drive to No alteration or addition shown. No change from 95 From Federal Drive to Yankee Doodle Drive Yankee Doodle Road. condition. Road, east side of road. Wescott Rd Spur No existing trail. Trail to connect to Mueller Farm Development of Between Greensboro Drive and Wescott Park, then to Duckwood Road connection segment. Hills Drive, a short 10' trail toward trail. Mueller Farm Park. Wescott Road Trail, both sides of road from Off-road connection from Pilot No change made from 95 From Pilot Knob Road to Highway 149 Pilot Knob Road to Knob Road to Blackhawk Park. condition. and Dodd Road, both sides. Highway149 and Dodd Road. Wescott No existing trail. No alteration or addition shown. Development of Connection between cul-de-sacs, Wescott Woodlands connecting trail. Woodlands and Wescott Hills Drive. Wilderness Run Trail runs from Lexington Connection to trails in Walnut Development of North side of road, from Pilot Knob Road Road Avenue to Dodd Road. Hill and Trapp Farm Parks. connection to Trapp to just east of Lexington Avenue, from Farm. Wedgewood Drive to just east of Park Knoll Drive, and just west of Lynx Court to Dodd Road. Connection not shown. Wildflower Lane No existing trail. Trail on east side of street, from Developed through East side of street, from Lexington Point Lexington Point Parkway to off subdivision. Parkway to off road 50' beyond Trillium road behind Trillium Court, court. across Diffley Road, to connect to Northview Park trails. Yankee Doodle Trail from Highway 13 to Trail on south side of street from Development of From Highway 13 to Trunk Highway 149, Road Pilot Knob, north side from Pilot Knob Road to Denmark connection trail and new both sides. Pilot Knob to Lexington Avenue, and both sides from segments. Avenue, section on south side Lexington Avenue to eastern from Denmark Avenue to jus Eagan boundary beyond Highway east of Lexington Avenue. 149. Proposed and Trails Under Construction in 2000 Figure B illustrates the trails that are anticipated to be complete within the next few years. Most of these projects have been approved and are undergoing construction at this time. Others such as Duckwood Road and the addition to Pilot Knob Road are anticipated to occur, but have not yet undergone the preliminary steps needed for implementation. Figure B: Proposed and Trails Under Construction Completion e Connection from Slater to Contract Nichols, south side of the awarded, set for Cliff Road road construction Sept. 2000 Nov. 2000 From Chasmare Drive to Set for Cliff Road Lexington Avenue construction Sept. 2000 Sept. 2001 From west of Pilot Knob Proposed, no bid Duckwood Road Road to Federal Drive awarded as of yet - - From Silver Bell Road to Highway 13 Balckhawk Road Contract Awarded June 2001 Aug. 2001 Trail extension along east Contract side of road, Lexington to awarded, set for Lexington Avenue Wilderness Run Road. construction Sept. 2000 Nov. 2000 Trail connection from Contract Deerwood Drive to the awarded, set for Murphy Parkway Blackhawk Park entrance construction Set. 2000 Oct. 2000 Contract Trail from Northridge to awarded, under Northridge Trotters Ridge. construction - Sept. 2000 Curved connection from Pilot Knob Road at Highsite Dr to Yankee Doodle Road at Federal Dr. also. Public hearing Proposed connection to scheduled Central Parkway lQuarry Park. October 2000. - - 2*7. Other Trails Three trail types have not been included in this update. These are on-street trailways, neighborhood truf trails, and school district trails. On-street trails are not included due to the level of maintenance and inclusion as part of the street sytem. Several trails in the system are not developed and thus not maintained by the City. These trails are often neighborhood turf trails that are marked only by wooden post. Since they do not undergo extensive maintenance by the city, they have not been included in the study at this time. Some trails are located on school district property. They are not reflected in the trail map, and not considered part of the trail plan update. For example, trails off of Braddock Road and Diffley extending toward Northview Park are school district jurisdiction and not included in the study. OVERALL RECOMMENDATIONS • The 1995 trail plan map should be updated to reflect the changes that have taken place between 1995 and 2000. • Future trail construction in developed areas should concentrate on connecting pieces of trail that are currently interrupted, such as Daniel Drive to Lexington Point Parkway, or the spur on Lexington Avenue around the Lone Oak Road intersection. • Future trail development should occur along the primary corridors such as continuing the Cliff Road trail to the east, completing Lexington Avenue trail, and Yankee Doodle Road trail. These are especially important due to their connections to neighboring communities. • Future trails should be coordinated with development, connecting residential development to the main trail corridors to give residents access to major trail paths. CONSIDERATIONS FOR INCLUSION OF SPECIFIC TRAILS The trail-specific segments are based upon projected development and citizen input. • East side of Coachman Road from Yankee Doodle to the City's Central Maintenance Facility. • Highway 149, from Opperman to Wescott. • Town Center Drive from Duckwood to Denmark. A Ac. 4 i`4 Ei'/ , GOA>_S 4 Gu?CEl.WE5 8 TRAILS 5. Development of trails along state highway corridors Including Highways 3, 149, 55, and 13 should be pursued by the County and City through Mn/DOT. ¦ TRANSPORTATIONAL TRAILS Principal Issues Eagan's current trail system and those additions planned for paralleling major roadways provide an effective means of connecting residential areas with logical community destinations. These destinations include the community's school system, access to parks, and linkages to primary retail and commercial areas. Although select Inks may be missing, critical trail segments are planned for transportation purposes and should continue to be implemented on an incremental basis consistent with roadway improvements. Principal transportation issues that the trail system must respond to include: 1. Access into the Town Centre commercial area for retail goods and services exists on those trails that parallel the major roadways. However. Internal circulation within Town Centre is restricted to limited sidewalks or the area's narrow roadways. Providing off-road trails or on-street bike lanes will be difficult due to the narrow roadways and restricted right-of-way (e.g., along Town Centre Drive). This issue can only be solved as a part of a broader transportation plan that examines other vehicle circulation issues within the Town Centre area. Integration of trails Into a Town Centre loop road system would enable Improved commercial area access. 2. Improved access and trail continuity Into the community's northeastern industrial area is important If the trails are to provide a valid transportation function for affected employees. A survey of businesses in this area may be helpful in determining whether a need currently exists for employees desiring to commute by nonmotorized modes. Trails could respond to both commuter and noon or break exercise needs. 3. Principal roadway corridors Including 1-35E and Highway 77 pose barriers to trail users especially children and the elderly. These corridors force users onto those trails paralleling major streets with difficult intersection crossings and high traffic volumes. Additional trail crossings of the 1-35E corridor would be expensive and difficult to develop. However, new crossings should be pursued as roadway and bridge improvements are made. StARTON ASCFMAN ASiOCIATRS, Sic. PARK SYSTSIYI PLAN{ MASAIy, MV 64D 2q. 8 TRAILS 4. Additional intercommunity connections should be strived for to promote trail use from abutting cities and residential areas. These connections should evolve through both county and community initiatives. Trails as Transportation: A Cultural Change Minimal trail system use for transportation functions may be the principal issue facing Eagan's trail system from a transportation viewpoint. Eagan is a suburb. Its residents largely adhere to an automobile accessible culture for commuting and family transportation needs. Past user surveys indicate the vast majority of trail activities are recreation or exercise oriented rather than transportation. In fact, fewer than one in five user trips on those occasions surveyed indicated a transportation purpose. Similar to most rapidly growing American suburbs, Eagan is highly oriented towards vehicles for commuting, family events, and conducting day-to-day family business. Eagan's trail system should, however, be considered as an Integral element to the community's transportation plan and as a resource for contributing to the community's transportation needs. An honest cultural change must exist If Eagan trails are to play a justifiable role In the community's transportation framework. The 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) establishes a federal mandate to examine and employ multimodal approaches and reduce America's reliance on its highway and street system. Eagan's existing and proposed trail system is well suited to meet the community's transportation needs. It can only be effective, however, If the following basic principal's are adhered to. 1. The city must follow through with the remainder of the planned street corridor trails to establish a system which is predictable and establishes route continuity. 2. Connections with adjacent communities must be strived for along with regional corridor connections. 3. Future development in Eagan should be accessible via trail system. This Includes retail, services, office, and other commercial development. Similarly, other community public Investments such as the YMCA, schools, and other Institutions must be accessible by trails. Each of these developments should also be required to provide convenient and safe bicycle parking facilities. 4. Cultural change can only occur through education and public awareness. City staff Including all departments must ¦ANTON ASCFMAN ASSO *ATES6 WNC. PARK SYSTEM PLANS ¦AOAN, MN 8-10 8 TRAILS present a unified educational program invoking seminars, school presentations, and brochures informing the public as to the transportation benefits of community trails. The return for this Investment could be a multimodal community with moderating traffic issues and increased community accessibility for people of all ages and interests. 5. A comprehensive trail signage system should be developed to coordinate and establish sign consistency. ¦ RECREATIONAL TRAILS Principal Issues Responses obtained from recent user survey community forums Indicate strong preference for a recreation and exercise-based trail experience. Comments received indicated a desire for trails on off-road independent alignments that provide an enhanced park experience and better exposure to the communities natural resource base. This criticism indicates the principal weakness of the community's current recreational trail system. Off-road, independent trail alignments do exist but to a limited degree and with minimal continuity. Attention should be focused on preserving those remaining off-road trail opportunities to provide an enhanced linkage between existing parks, maximizing exposure to the community's natural resource base, and improving trail continuity for longer recreational excursions. As shown on Figure 8.1, numerous independent trail corridors can be strived for capitalizing upon existing investments and future opportunities. These corridors include: 1. A potential trail corridor interconnecting O'Leary, Barbara Curry, Fish Lake, Patrick Eagan, and the Lexington-Diffley site (utilizing existing trails, potential linear parks, and parcels) is an area currently void of development. This north-south system provides a central access from which adjacent trails paralleling major roadways and Inking to other parks can be developed. Furthermore, the system would interconnect with the Highline Trail corridor with its east-west alignment. 2. Independent alignments should be strived for In the northwest and northeast quadrants of Lexington Avenue and Yankee Doodle Road as development occurs. Access to and interconnections between industrial areas should occur. 3. Additional trail linkages through parks interconnecting with existing road corridor trails should be strived for. This approach provides for trail continuity by employing both WAATON AiCWAAN AR OQATg PdC. PARK SY$TOH1 PLAN* ¦AOAN4 MN 0-11 3/ , 8 TRAILS roadway corridor and off-road linear parks or trails within existing parks. The net result is an enhanced trail experience that breaks up trail user exposure to automobile traffic. 4. An enhanced Independent alignment trail system should employ trailheads for improved community access and family participation. Trailheads could be developed at Thomas Lake, Trapp Farm, Rahn, and Patrick Eagan Parks as a means of interfacing with the trails. Trailheads can be developed simply as small parking areas, Informational kiosks and signing, along with comfort facilities for trail users. Nature Trails An expanded system of nature trails, those sites which provide looping pedestrian trails within the park or natural environment, would also enhance community recreational, and exercise opportunities. Walkway surfaces can be made from a wide variety of materials including bituminous, compacted aglime, and wood chips. Material selection is contingent upon the adjacent environment, construction difficulty, the amount of trail use, maintenance access, and potential soil problems. Table 8.1 identifies potential sites where nature walks could be developed within Eagan. MARTON A$CFMAN ASSOCIATti, NC. PARK SY TOV1 PLANt ¦AOAN, MN Win 3. 8 TRAILS Current grooming agreements with the City of Lakeville provide a . cost-effective approach to maintaining cross-country ski trails In City parks. ¦ MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS The City of Eagan has made a sizable commitment to a strong municipal trail system. The City's aggressive maintenance program Includes planned seal coating of hard surface trails, ongoing debris removal, boulevard mowing, and selective vegetation trimming. It is important that continued commitment to trail maintenance occur thereby minimizing future liability and maximizing user satisfaction. An expanded trail system will require a corresponding increase in the financing of trail maintenance functions if current standards of maintenance are to be continued. Eagan currently does not snowplow trails. This Is a difficult Issue with broad based implications including trail use, liabilities, cost impacts, and staff responsibilities. Prudent decision-making regarding snow plowing must consider the actual amount of trail use gained given the level of investment required. Community sampling should be conducted to survey constitute needs and expectations regarding winter trail use. Other adjacent communities with active snow plowing programs such as Burnsville and Apple Valley should be contacted regarding their experiences and cost commitments. As Eagan matures and Its population continues to Increase, winter trail use and related snowplowing activities will be in higher demand. ¦ GOALS AND POLICIES Trail goals and objectives provide guidance for facility planning, implementation, operations, and maintenance. The following policy statements should be used by community decision-makers and reviewed annually for consistency. Goals 1. Provide a coordinated trail system of state, county, and local trails which meet the recreational and transportation needs of the citizens of Eagan. 2. Develop a citywide trail system that minimizes potential conflicts between trail users and motor vehicles and ensures the safety of the trail users. 3. Develop one mile to one and one-half miles of the trails system per year. SARTON AiCFMAN RSOCIATis, NC. PARK UYSTOM PLAN; SAOAN, NN 5.14 33. 8 TRAILS. 4. Wherever possible, segregate incompatible trail uses. 5. In an effort to minimize trail construction costs, trails are to be constructed in conjunction with state, county, and city street improvements. 6. Educate citizens on proper use, operation, and safety rules governing trail use. 7. Encourage the private sector to assist the City In the provision of trail support facilities (i.e., rest area, bike parking area, etc.). 8. Update the City ordinance concerning the responsibility of property owners to perform snow removal on sidewalks in residential areas. 9. Reexamine future opportunities and costs associated with Implementing a boulevard/street tree landscaping program. 10. Examine the need for additional signalization, signage, or special crossing facilities at the City's high-volume traffic crossings. 11. Establish a consistent trail signage and public Information program. Policies GENERAL 1. Give trail development priority to the following areas: • Trails that ink together separate portions of Eagan's trail system to other communities. • Trails along major streets that have the most direct access to trail destinations. Trails that will serve the most intensely used commuter destinations. • Trail construction within existing major parks and playfields. • Trail inclusion in appropriate new park development and off-road trail corridors. 2. Cooperate with state, regional, and county agencies in the formulation of a comprehensive trails system and to eliminate duplication of facilities. SAR?DN A APi0~1AT006 Jp PARK SYaTOM PL AM a"A 4 "N a.-= 3/. 8 TRAILS 3. Cooperate with adjacent suburban communities to coordinate trail system connections between the communities. 4. Work with the appropriate authorities to identify and utilize needed railroad and utility rights-of-way needed for trails. 5. Increase pubic awareness of recreational and transporta- tional opportunities available through trail use by utilizing the media of radio, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and community events in a community promotional campaign. 6. Periodically update trail brochures that show the trail routes, parks, playfields, and service and rest facilities. 7. Develop a clear and concise system of trail graphics and signage that direct people along trails to specific points of interest. 8. Post trail safety rules along trails that give instructions on the safe and proper use of the trails. 9. Adopt traffic signing to control trail traffic and to educate both the motorist and trail users as to their relationship in traffic patterns. 10. Conduct surveys periodically to assess frequency and characteristics of use, safety, and other factors on major portions of the trail system. 11. Design trails to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 12. Finance the development of Eagan trails system through capital improvement programs augmented by grant programs, such as ISTEA, wherever possible. 13. Utilize the trail dedication fee on newly platted parcels for trail right-of-way acquisition and development. 14. Develop trails in conjunction with roadway improvements (County and City). 15. Develop supportive facilities (.e., bike parking areas, restrooms, water, rest area, benches, etc.) in conjunction with trail development. 16. Route trails to minimize stop signs, cross traffic, and mixing with other modes of transportation. CARTON A$CFMAN AQODATR, INC. PARK sYRTON P{.A7' SAOAN, MN M's 35• 8 TRAILS 17. Establish trail priorities to Identify trails to be constructed in fire years. Annually review and reassess the five-year trail priorities. 18. Provide long-term financing for trails maintenance to ensure compliance with established standards for seal coating, repair, and boulevard maintenance. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN 1. Develop a city trail system that connects major residential areas with schools, parks, shopping areas, centers of employment, civic facilities, and other recreational and commuter destinations. 2. Promote trail use as an alternative mode of transportation as well as for recreational purposes. 3. Wherever feasible, require the construction of bikeways in conjunction with all improvement of streets designated for trail development in the following manner. • Major County Arterials-An eight to ten (8-10) foot bituminous trail on both sides of roadways. • Minor County Arterials-An eight to ten (8-10) foot bituminous trail on both sides of the roadway. • Major City Collectors-An eight to ten (8-10) foot bituminous trail on both sides of the roadway. • Minor City Collectors-An eight to ten (8-10) foot bituminous trail on one side of the roadway. • Residential/Local Streets-No trail or sidewalk shall be required. 4. Review special requests for construction of sidewalks In residential areas in accordance with the City's petition review process and the following evaluation criteria: • Continuity and connections with existing trails and sidewalks. Utility and benefit for transportational purposes. • Linkages and routings between major points of destination. IARTDN AiCi t*j APi00AT , /JC, PARK &Ya rON ft." MV B-17 8 TRAILS Potential number of residents and pedestrians to be • served by proposed sidewalk. • Existing topography, right-of-way, and other site considerations. • Long term maintenance and replacement costs. • Other special benefits or costs associated with the proposal. 5. Major routes and paths in Community or Unear Parks should be built ten (10) feet wide, in bituminous paving with slopes not exceeding five percent wherever possible. 6. Design and construct trails according to the standards established by the State Department of Transportation and State Planning Agency. 7. Encourage private users to provide bicycle parking facilities. 8. Promote bicycle safety education courses in the City's public and parochial schools. 9. Promote and encourage the utilization of bike and pedestrian corridors as ski-touring routes during the snow season and consider other possible uses of bicycle trail corridors when safe and proper. Design Guidelines for Trails Suggested design guidelines or standards for trail construction were arrived upon during the planning process and are summarized within this document's appendix section. These guidelines establish desired dimensions, materials, performance criteria, and layout parameters for various modes. The guidelines should be consulted for planning and design exercises. Eagan's trail system phasing and implementation Is opportunity driven, or substantially influenced by available funding and its timing. Need, demand, and pubic safety issues must also be considered. The following objectives establish general guidelines for implementation. 1. Pursue trail improvements where they exist within road right-of-way consistent with highway or street projects as either construction or reconstruction. Employ county improvements as trail system backbone. SAATON A CWA^N AtSOCIATt WW-- + PARK WYST/M PLAN SAOAN, MV A~ 7. 8 TRAILS f 2. Employ available federal or state funding programs such as ISTEA and Integrate Into the system. 3. Establish trail corridors In conjunction with private sector sub-division thereby acquiring needed off-road trail right-of. way and minimizing subsequent neighborhood disruption. 4. Complete critical sections and missing inks to maximize system continuity. 5. Resolve and improve safety issues to maximize user well being. aARTON AfD. AN AUOCAT , NC. / PARK SYRTWA PLANE ¦AOAN{, MN a.l 3 Item:G ,-SPec-tfum Cnmmen. Attachment # ? , +?rek%'+nv no-,l fif f}~ \q 144 ' 4v Z IG ~ ~ r / r Y 1a' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - r S• , At y~O yw~,~,N O a r'I ~ r ~~ii ~ •r • m 8 ~ r I¦ ; Ij i/ / o ? 1zz PRELIMINARY PLAT Item: (may *ctcurn Gomm ecc-Q. Attachment #a. t.andscapz t ; Plan I~E~ ii ,~t (9+~feI ~ 1 ' Y aFC r t tip, 30 , ~ a ~ t:.~= fJ« t a At 0 *A E N ~ ~ ` , ice" 1 >'tf~RRlit~i+tlil 0 p1i I`~~itil D ?~'~i~li~ ~ If j 14 4 +Ill LANDSCAPE PLAN urofca.e RnN F"" Atsownsuc PARR AAOUNT SPECTRUM COMMERC CEKFFR . ENCIWkk RING nESIf N . . , WW i5! 1l (,f C7ht'w f04' YECTtUM OErF, d44E1T l'JtON, I "••~•.e Item:( , Spectrum Commerc..L C 4er Attachment #S. -Tree_- _ r / / 40 / YF % ; aYYia ~ i QE b / i 4 QQ I i / TREE INVENTORY ¦ a neeeleyena± R.w PAMWC AA aAW& LLC PAR A "OUNT SPECTRUM CCMWIERCE CENTER ENCINlERINC A6 DESIGN s~.~ ,w °~s•-^~" L wn. ss A el a"AS taw 1~ sreaav+ oe a rt aw.. uc : r ° : • " ••°01•~:~ Item: Q, SQectcun- Comment - 6vnx Location Map Attachment #y. ;.cxal;o~ mOP Subect Site % . ,wart Jr tt wr-. 4;ri Y~ r ~T- k " Eck A/ T;T 1K- 1000 0 1000 2000 Feet Development/Developer: Spectrum Development Group, LLC Application: Preliminary Subdivision Case No.: 02-PS-14-08-00 Map Prepared using ERSI ArcView 3.1. Parcel base map data provided N by Dakota County Land Survey Department and Is current as of August 2000. City of Eagan THIS MAP 15 INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY W E M, I N N E S O T A The City of Eagan and Dakota County do not guarantee the accuracy of this information and are S Community Development Department not responsible for errors or omissions. Date: 9/12/00 Agenda Item: 1-2; Shingledecker Property Action X City of Eagan Information Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments X 1. Location map 2. Aerial map 3. Property lines AGENDA ITEM: 1-2; SHINGLEDECKER PROPERTY TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: PAUL OLSON, SUPERINTENENT OF PARKS ITEM OVERVIEW: Louis and Macellaa Shindeldecker, owners of the property located at 4880 Pilot Knob Road, have indicated a willingness to consider the sale of their property. The Park Commission is being asked to review the proposal and make a recommendation regarding the City's interest in the property. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The 6 '/2 acre parcel is located immediately to the south of George Ohmann Park. It was originally part of the George Ohmann farmstead. During his transition from farming Mr. Ohmann divided the property into parcels, giving several to his children. The Shindeldeckers have discontinued active use of the property and are considering several options including its sale. They have had general discussions with several parties including the City. ANALYSIS: *Current Land Use; Approximately V2 of the property was last used for agricultural purposes and has now grown over. The other'/2 is covered with woodlands of varying quality. There are several deteriorating sheds, old pieces of equipment and an aging single family residence on the property. *Surrounding Land Use; Ohmann Park to the north, Chapel Hill Church to the south, Lebanon Hills County Park to the east, single family residence on the west along the private entrance road. *ZoningtComp Guide; The property is currently comp guided as "Public Facility" though according to the Community Development Department the designation is most likely incorrect and should instead be residential. It is currently zoned "Agricultural". *Woodlands; Approximately %2 of the tree cover is consistent with what would best be described as typical "farm-lot" vegetation. The predominate tree species include elm, boxelder and ash with a mortality approaching 25%. Many of the dead trees have fallen to the ground and are decaying. 2 large Norway Spruce are growing near the residence. The other portion of the tree cover (1.2 acres) is a an oak woodland consistent with others found in Eagan. *Wet lands; There are no wetlands on the property nor specific concerns for water quality. *Slopes; The parcel varies slopes down vertically by 22 feet from east to west. *Access; The property owners currently access the property on a shared private driveway entering from the west. The driveway also services a private residence located between Pilot Knob Road and the subject parcel. Should the property be developed in any way, access would most likely be from the extension of Grace Drive which is currently stubbed to the southwest corner of the property. Grace Drive also provides access to the adjoining church property- DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: The parcel, in its entirety, is not included on the Park Commission acquisition priority list. A priority was given to the acquisition of approximately %2 acre of property in the northeast comer of the parcel to allow the creation of a trail connection into Lebanon Hills Regional Park. This concept is also reflected in the Park System Plan recommendation for Ohmann Park and acquisition priority section with specific mention of a "potential trail connection to Lebanon Hills Park, south and east" and a "trail link" between the parks. The type of trail link is not specified. The parcel has some potential for development though the cost benefit may be limited. The development of athletic fields, specifically soccer fields, would be costly due to the dimensions, grade and tree cover. The small size of the quality woodland, the significant disturbance, and the close proximity to the existing large natural areas of Lebanon Hills makes acquisition for the sole purpose of preservation questionable. Dakota County Park Department staff has indicated that they are not interested in acquiring the property for expansion of Lebanon Hills. The owners have indicated that the asking price for the property would be in excess of $500,000. In the 2001-2005 Capital Improvement Plan (est. $2,000,000) developed by the Park Commission a total of $460,000 was allocated for the 5 year period. 24 priority sites for acquisition were also identified and included. Acquisition of the entire parcel would necessitate the expenditure in excess of 100% of all acquisition dollars and require reallocation of project funds. If the property is sold for development, the Commission will have the option of recommending the acquisition of approximately 10% of the property (.6 acres) as the required park dedication. This would be more than adequate for the development of a connecting trail between the existing City and County park land. Tree preservation issues would also be evaluated. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. Recommend that the City begin negotiations for acquisition of the entire 6.2 acres and reallocate C.I.P. funds as necessary. 2. Delay any acquisition at this time and consider the acquisition of property for a trail as park dedication at the time of development. 3. Recommend the purchase of approximately '/2 acre (now or at some later time) to allow for the development of a trail connection. 4. Other Item:=aWormy Attachment # 1. %.oca:-tior\ cc\o?g O1~M~?14N ARK •~4'RI~VIT~1~ Nt ittdE~-R 4*M*v-- lo1w, 4 Item: j St~• 1Q du- Attachment #a, -,C,l t'-. 1p . , ~ - OElt+y?Nh1 4 5141N0~1: L•:R~+t i~R. 4 a. - Item: 7~ Sh~n~~Z ~'ik~ r Attachment #a. L2% nes 129, '64 78D ew, loo z A 'Z Date: September 18, 2000 Agenda Item: K-1; Wetlands Conservation Program Update Action City of Eagan Information x Parks and Recreation MEMO Attachments 8 WCA basics Wetland Bank Project 3) Grant Work Plan AGENDA ITEM: K-1; WETLANDS CONSERVATION PROGRAM UPDATE TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR I ITEM OVERVIEW: Information updates on 1) jurisdiction of Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, 2) status of Fredrickson Wetland Bank, and 3) grant initiative to protect wetlands and buffer setbacks. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: 1) Refer to Attachment a) for basics on Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. 2) Refer to Attachment b) for background on the Fredrickson Wetland Bank. 3) Refer to Attachment c) for work plan of 2000 Water Resources Management Plan Grant. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: This is proposed as an information item only. 4/. VJ tl(&c c yin % v"61 0r Item: K1)' Pro~j cam UPdaie_ Attachment # t, w-A $aS% L5 MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT BASICS Statutes and Rules The Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) was first passed in 1991 as Minn. Laws Ch. 354, as amended (codified, as amended, at Minn. Stat. 103G.222-.2373 and in other scattered sections). The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) promulgated rules to implement the WCA in Chapter 8420 of Minnesota Rules, as amended (Rules). Basic Requirements Wetlands must not be drained, excavated, or filled unless (a) drain, excavation, or fill activity is exempt or (b) wetlands are replaced by restoring or creating wetland areas of at least equal public value. WCA provisions relating to excavation became effective August 1, 2000 and apply only in the permanently and semi-permanently flooded areas of specific wetland types (3, 4, and 5). Overall goal is no net loss of wetlands. (Rules 8420.0105) Definition of a Wetland Wetland is defined by presence of (a) hydric soils, (b) surface or subsurface hydrology, and (c) hydrophytic vegetation. (Rules 8420.0110, subp. 52.) Wetlands are delineated under standards in 1987 Federal Manual. The WCA applies to all wetlands, except those identified on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) inventory of protected waters and wetlands. Local Governmental Unit The local government unit (LGU) has the primary responsibility for administration of the WCA and for making key determinations. Generally, the LGU is the city or county, but may be another entity such as a watershed district or soil and water conservation district. (Rules 8420.0110, subp. 30.) The state agency is the LGU for a project by that state agency or activity on state land. Through Resolution No. 94.18 on March 15, 1994, Eagan City Council officially recognized the City's responsibility as LGU for administration of the WCA within the legal boundaries of the City. Exemptions The WCA specifies 10 categories of exempt drain, excavation, and fill activities. (Rules 8420.0122.) No permit or approval is necessary for exempt activities. Notable exemptions include those for certain agricultural activities, maintenance of existing public or private drainage systems, public utilities, road maintenance and previously approved developments. There is an absolute "de minimis" exemption for activities draining, excavating, or filling less than 400 square feet. Other "de minimis" exemptions range from 2,000 to 10,000 square feet, depending upon wetland type, location, and ownership. (Rules 8420.0122, subp. 9.) Replacement Plans If an activity is not exempt, impacted wetlands must be replaced under a replacement plan 1 approved by the LGU. The replacement plan must demonstrate compliance with "sequencing." That is, first, wetland impacts are avoided as much as possible; second, to the extent wetland impacts cannot be avoided, they are minimized; and finally, unavoidably impacted wetlands are replaced as required by the WCA Rules. (Rules 8420:0520.) The Rules include numerous specific requirements as to location, size, type, etc. of replacement wetlands. (Rules 8420.0540-.0550.) Minimum replacement is generally two acres of replaced wetland for each acre drained, excavated, or filled. Appeals LGU determinations may be appealed to the BWSR. Review by the BWSR on an appeal is based upon the LGU record. (Rules 8420.0250.) Judicial review of any BWSR decisions regarding an appeal of a decision of an LGU would be in the State Court of Appeals. Enforcement DNR conservation officers and other peace officers may issue cease and desist, restoration, and replacement orders for violations of the WCA. (Rules 8420.0290.) Violation of an order is a misdemeanor. County attorneys pursue criminal prosecution of violations under the WCA. Civil enforcement is also an option for obtaining compliance with the WCA. Banking The WCA allows wetland losses from drain, excavation, or fill activities to be replaced by wetlands previously restored or created and deposited into the state wetland bank. The banked wetlands can only be used if the result is no net loss in the quantity, quality, and biological diversity of Minnesota's existing wetlands. Wetland bank "accounts" must always maintain a positive balance. (Rules 8420.0700 -.0760.) The 3.5 acres of wetland credits owned by the City of Eagan in Eureka Township, Dakota County, are available for use effective May 15, 2001. 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(~!2 tl ands Co~~rva c Item: K l pro~mm t dr,L, DAKOTA COUNTY SOIL, Attachment #a, wee-%a`I Banv- CONSERVATION DISTRIL - ikco~eL7V- Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center 4100 220th Street West, Suite 102 Farmington, MN 55024 Phone: (651) 480-7777 FAX: (651) 480-7775 MEMORANDUM DATE: August 10, 2000 REF: 96-EUR-061 TO: Eric MacBeth, Water Resource Coordinator - City of Eagan FROM: Brian Watson, District Manager RE: 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. Enclosed for your records is a fully executed copy of the JPA for establishing a wetland bank in Dakota County. The City of Eagan will obtain 3.5 acres of wetland credit under this agreement. Construction is scheduled to begin on August 14th and completion will occur in about four working days. Our office has set up a "wetland banking" account to distribute funds as appropriate. This wetland restoration project will involve a total of 27.57 acres of banking credits to be shared among the City of Eagan, City of Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County Highway Department, and Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. The total cost of the project is $299,866 or $10,877 per acre of wetland and upland habitat restored. As part of our agreement with the landowner, we will need to distribute funds associated with construction costs in the next 30 - 45 days. Full compensation to the landowner will not occur until the restored wetland is approved as required under the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, and the wetland credits are eligible for deposit. All project funds distributed will require SWCD Board approval. By copy of this memo, I am requesting your preparation to submit $38,031 to our office within the next 30 days. I will keep you updated on the construction progress. We hope to schedule a field review during the week of August 21St so partners can view this wetland restoration project. If you have any questions or comments please contact me at ext. 7778. DAKOTA COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center 4100 220th Street West, Suite 102 0 Farmington, MN 55024 Phone: (651) 480-7777 FAX: (651) 480-7775 December 29, 1999 Eureka Township c/o Oliver Leine, Clerk 24498 Cedar Avenue Farmington, Minnesota 55024 RE: Wetland Banking Plan Application Dear Eureka Township Officials: On behalf of Bob Fredrickson, the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) submits an application pursuant to the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) for restoring a previously drained wetland area and depositing the acreage into the state wetland banking system. The proposal would restore approximately 27.57 acres of wetland and adjacent upland habitat. Four entities will be participating in this proposal with the wetland credits being deposited into the state wetland bank on their behalf. The four entities committed to acquiring wetland banking credits are as follows: Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources 17.07 acres Dakota County Highway Department 3.50 acres City of Inver Grove Heights 3.50 acres City of Eagan 3.50 acres Total 27.57 acres In accordance with the WCA, attached are the wetland banking plan application forms (Exhibit A through D), additional support information, construction plans, and an aerial photo of the project site. Comments to this wetland banking plan are to be submitted to the Dakota SWCD by February 5, 2000. Approval of the plan will be sought at the Eureka Township Board meeting scheduled for February 14, 2000. Upon Eureka Township approval of the plan, construction to restore the wetland is anticipated to occur in May/June of 2000. After construction is complete, certification will be required to ensure construction specifications were followed. In addition, a mandatory waiting period of six months after construction is complete will be required before the wetland credits are available to the above listed entities. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 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. Page 1 of 8 E. Upon acceptance for deposit, SWCD shall deposit the wetland into the state wetland bank pursuant to Minn. R. 8420.0740, subp. I L-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. M. 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 Page 3 of 8 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 Page 5 of 8 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. Page 7 of 8 Exhibit I CONSERVATION EASEMENT 1 ' - - AN EASEIpdf FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES OVER AND ACROSS THAT PART OF THE SW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHP 113, RANGE 20, DAKOTA COUNTY, YINESOTA 0ESCt1EED, AS FOLLOWS COI4EN NG AT THE NORTHEAST CORIER OF SAID SW1/4 OF THE NWTI4:. TIOICE 1[09'51' 16'W, ALONG THE NORTH LIE OF SAEI SW1/4 OF TIE W1/4, A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO TIE PONT OF BEGKIIG LOCATION MAP OF THE EASEIQR TO BE DESCRIBED. THENCE NU-51' 18'W, ALONG SAID NORTH LIE A DISTANCE OF 599.99 E1/2 SECTION 25, T. 113, R. 20, SCOTT COWTY W t FEET; THENCE 549'05' 02'W, A DISTANCE OF 433.57 FEET; THENCE S00`W ' 42"E. A DISTANCE OF 734.79 Wt CTION 30 T. 113 R 2 DAKOTA COUR4~'Y W FEET; THENCE $24'26.20'5, A DISTANCE OF 329.54 FEET TO THE. SOUTH LSE OF SAID SWI/4 OF THE NW 1/4-. THENCE 55r51' 13"E. ALONG SAD SOUTH LIE A DISTANCE OF 55176 FEET; THENCE N33'07' 44E, A DISTANCE OF 620.56 FEET; THENCE N00'05' 35"W. A DISTANCE OF 145.01 FEET; TN NCE N12.13' 23"W. A DISTANCE OF 666.25 FEET TO THE PONT OF BEGNNNG. CONTAIIK` 27.57 ACRES. MORE OR LESS I I I _ f SITE 2;5 ~1 ;67TH STREET_j L_L_1_J NO SCALE WETLAND RESTORATION SECTION 30 - TOWNSff -11a RANGE 20 DAKOTA COWY Ad1 %ESOTA. FOR Bohlen BOB FREDRICKSON Surveying & Engineering 31462 Foliage Avenue 4815 123rd Street W. Northfield, YN 55057 Savage. 16d 55378 Phone: (507) 645-7768 B E Phone: (612) 895-9212 Fmc (507) 645-7799 FOX (612) 895-9259 DATE: SCALE: DR J. B. 7-13-98 1" m 100' CIE:. L. B. Gerson : 41-1-97fredricban SHEET I OF 2 Item: 1 we-}1cLoas c'14?raat- r 4roc~ram uodc 1, 2000 LOCAL WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN GRAN] Attachment #3.6rvu-Nt laDrK Man Legal Name of Grant Application: City of Eagan Designated Contact Person: Eric Macbeth Mailing Address and Telephone Number of Grant Applicant: Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator City of Eagan 3501 Coachman Point Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Phone: (651) 681-4300 Grant Request Amount: $5,000 Scope of Management Program: (Include a brief description of proposed project) The program will concentrate on preparing ordinances for adoption. The ordinances to be drafted will include: 1. Wetland Protection Ordinance 2. Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance 3. Buffer Setback Ordinance Work Program: (Include proposed activities and timeline for completion of activities) Activi Timeline 1. Review existing policies and programs of the City and review Within four months of ordinances of other Twin City communities and from other sources approval of contract to identify gaps, strengths, and weaknesses. 2. Prepare draft ordinances to fill gaps; bridge across existing plans, policies Within six months of and programs; and utilize strengths of other guidelines. Submit for review approval of contract and comment by other communities, entities, and specialties. 3. Prepare education and public relations material and attend public meetings Within eight months approval of contract 4. Finalize ordinances and submit into city code for adoption Within one year of approval of contract Budget: (Include budget for proposed activities) Activity Budget Amount 1. Review existing ordinances $ 1,900.00 2. Prepare draft ordinances $ 4,000.00 3. Prepare educational materials and attend meetings $ 2,900.00 4. Finalize ordinances $ 1,200.00 TOTAL $10,000.00 K:\PARKS & RECREATION\EMacbeth\WQProgram\Ordinances Grant\Application Date: September 18, 2000 Agenda Item: K-2; Street Sweeping Study Action i of Ea X Eagan Information MEMO Attachments C X a) Study Work Plan Parks and Recreation AGENDA ITEM: K-2; STREET SWEEPING STUDY TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR ITEM OVERVIEW: Information update on study of street sweeping to improve water quality in urban lakes. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: 1) Refer to Attachment a) for study work plan. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: This is proposed as an information item only. Item: KZ.; Stc'ee-- See p'4xJ Study Attachment #1, Skudy "NV,P1&n ANALYSIS OF STREET SWEEPING TO IMPROVE vv ti rn vut%Ll i j WORK PLAN - 9/8/00 A Study Funded by a MetroEnvironment Partnership Grant With Assistance from the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization INTRODUCTION The City of Eagan plans to investigate the environmental and economic effectiveness of street sweeping to improve the water quality of urban lakes. Recent studies of different types of street sweepers suggest that employing sweepers with vacuum-based technology will result in improved water quality and will be cost-effective. However, these studies provide little direct evidence to support these assumptions. In 1994, the Metropolitan Council assembled a 50-page report, Best practices: Street sweeping, to help city public works departments provide more cost-effective street-sweeping services. However, that report did not specifically address water quality issues of urban lakes, which are major concerns for many municipalities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and throughout Minnesota. The plan for this study is based on a set of Fall and Spring trials, each employing a conventional broom sweeper, a regenerative air sweeper, and a vacuum-based sweeper. For water quality purposes, the City of Eagan conventionally sweeps 69 curb-miles in 11 priority sub-watersheds each Fall and Spring. Six of these priority sub-watersheds will be selected for the study area. PROJECT GOAL AND OBJECTIVES The overall goal of the project is to improve the water quality of urban lakes by reducing the amount of nonpoint source pollution entering stormwater systems connected to lakes. The objectives of the study are to determine: 1) the effectiveness of each street sweeper to collect nonpoint source pollutants, 2) the extent to which each street sweeper contributes to water quality improvements, and 3) the economic and environmental feasibility of street sweeping to improve water quality. WORK PLAN Element 1: Determine effectiveness of the street sweepers to collect nonpoint source pollutants Conduct three Fall and three Spring sweeping trials to compare collection efficiencies among three types of street sweepers (conventional, regenerative air, and vacuum technology). Tasks 1. Select three sub-watersheds with streets likely to contain mostly "organic" debris (e.g., leaves and grass clippings) and three sub-watersheds with streets likely to contain mostly "inorganic" (e.g., sand and soil) debris. 2. Select one 1.5-mile section of street with relatively similarly distributed debris along opposing curbs within each sub-watershed. 3. Collect random samples of debris from selected sections of streets using a portable vacuum. 4. Analyze dried, pre-trial, random samples for nonpoint source pollutants: particle fractions, nitrogen, phosphorus, and heavy metals. 5. Calculate an estimated amount of debris and its constituents on selected street sections before sweeping. 6. Collect debris on same sections of streets using sweepers randomly assigned in pairs to sweep opposing curbs. In both Fall and Spring collection trials, operate each sweeper 12.0 curb-miles per trial, 6.0 curb-miles in an "organic" setting and 6.0 curb-miles in an "inorganic" setting. 7. Field quantify gross amount of debris collected during each sweeper-trial by using a device to measure weight of sweepers before and after sweeping. 8. Analyze dried, post-trial samples for nonpoint source pollutants: organic content, particle fractions, phosphorus, and heavy metals. 9. Compare analyses of pre-trial and post-trial samples to determine efficiency of each street sweeper to collect potential nonpoint source pollutants. Element 2: Determine potential of the street sweepers to improve lake water quality Monitor quality of stormwater draining from sections of streets to develop relationships among street sweepers and water quality. Tasks 1. Select as control sites one mostly "organic" section of street and one mostly "inorganic" section of street, each with relatively similarly distributed debris along opposing curbs. 2. Select three 500-foot lengths of street within each control site, each associated with a stormwater drain. 3. Flush each control length of street over a fixed period of time using a water truck. 4. Collect samples of "control" stormwater at intervals of time during flushing operation. 5. Analyze "control" stormwater samples for nonpoint source pollutant constituents: particle fractions, nitrogen, phosphorus, and heavy metals. 6. Flush each swept section of street over a fixed period of time using a water truck. 7. Collect samples of "swept" stormwater at intervals of time during flushing operation. 8. Analyze "swept" stormwater samples for nonpoint source pollutant constituents: particle fractions, nitrogen, phosphorus, and heavy metals. 9. Compare analyses of "control" and "swept" stormwater samples to determine efficiency potential of each street sweeper to reduce nonpoint source pollution of urban lakes. Element 3: Determine feasibility of street sweeping to improve lake water quality Evaluate relative costs and benefits among sweepers of collecting nonpoint source pollutants to draw conclusions about the practicality of sweeping as a water quality best management practice. Tasks 1. Analyze capital and operational costs and efficiency relationships of collecting potential nonpoint source pollutants by sweeping streets. 2. Summarize economic and environmental costs and benefits of improving lake water quality by sweeping. Element 4: Implement and administer project Provide overall project planning, direction, coordination, and clerical and materials support. Tasks 1. Develop project work plan. 2. Coordinate and implement all project components. 3. Administer grant. 4. Provide clerical assistance and materials support. 5. Other tasks as needed. BUDGET TOTAL BUDGET: $76,950 GRANT FUNDING: $33,070 COST-SHARE: $43,880 1. Determine effectiveness of the street swee ers to collect non point source pollutants Generalized Tasks Budget Explanation Grant funds Cost-share Timeline 56 420 30 920 $25,500 A. Conduct two sets of three trials in $48,940 $26,440 2$ 0;000 October six selected sub-watersheds to 3 Fall trials X 3 (cash) 2000 through compare efficiencies of collections sweepers: $23,220* 2$ .500** May 2001 among three types of street 3 Spring trials X 3 (in-kind) sweepers (conventional, sweepers: $23,220* regenerative air, and vacuum *(3 sweepers each for technology) 12 curb-miles/trial @ $215/curb- mile); **(100 hours @ $25/hour laborer B. Analyze pre- and post-sweeping $6,480 $4,480 $2,000 June 2001 samples for nonpoint source Fractions: $1,620* (cash) through pollutants: fine particle fractions, Phosphorus: $1,620* August 2001 phosphorus, nitrogen, and heavy Nitrogen: $1,620* metals Heavy metals: $1,620* (*3 pre- and 3 post- samples @ $15/sample from each trial for each sweeper) C. Determine efficiencies of the street $1,000 $0 $1,000 September sweepers to collect nonpoint (20 hours data (in-kind) 2001 through source pollutants processing @ $50/hour October professional) 2001 2. Determine potential of the street sweepers to improve lake water uali Tasks Budget Explanation Grant funds Cost-share Timeline 8 530 2 550 16-3-80 A. Monitor stormwater quality in sub- $7,530 $2,150 $4,330 October watersheds before and after Fractions: $1,620* (cash) 2000 through sweeping trials for concentrations Phosphorus: $1,620* $1,050** May 2001 of suspended solids, phosphorus, Nitrogen: $1,620* (in-kind) nitrogen, and heavy metals Heavy metals: $1,620* (*3 pre- and 3 post- samples @ $15/sample from each trial for each sweeper); **(10 hours @ $25/hour laborer; 10 hours @ $40/tanker; 10 hours @ $40/hour technician) B. Develop efficiency relationships $1,000 L0 $1,000 September between the street sweepers and (20 hours data (in-kind) 2001 through lake water quality processing @ $50/hour October profess ional 2001 _JJ 3. Determine feasibility of street sweeping to improve lake water quality Tasks Budget Explanation Grant funds Cost-share Timeline 2 0 00 0 $2.000 A. Analyze economic costs of $1,000 L0 $1000 October collecting nonpoint source (20 hours data (in-kind) 2001 pollutants by sweeping processing and analysis @ $50/hour professional) B. Analyze economic and 1000 $0 $1.000 October environmental costs and benefits of (20 hours data (in-kind) 2001 improving lake water quality by processing and sweeping analysis @ $50/hour professional) 4. Implement and administer project Tasks Budget Explanation Grant funds Cost-share Timeline $10,000 0 K910-00 A. Provide overall project direction, $10,000 L0 $10,000 July 2000 coordination, implementation, and (200 hours for (in-kind) through clerical and materials support $50/hour professional) December 2001 Date: September 18, 2000 Agenda Item: Ira; Seniors Update City of Eagan Action Parks and Recreation MEMO Information x Attachments AGENDA ITEM: L-3; SENIORS UPDATE TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: CATHY BOLDUC, PROGRAM AND EVENTS SUPERVISOR ITEM OVERVIEW: Senior. Program Development Team: Update - BACKGROUND/HISTORY: The Advisory Parks Commission previously recognized the importance of involving seniors in planning programs. Following the questionnaire completion in April and recommendations by both the Advisory Parks Commission and Recreation Sub-committee, the first meeting of a "Senior Program Development Team" was held. A total of 30 people were invited to the meeting held at the Civic Arena on Tuesday, September 22, 2000. Invitees were selected from the questionnaire respondents that expressed interest in forming a committee to assist with the development of programs for seniors. EVALUATION: Twelve people attended the first meeting and participated in the informational evening. They expressed their opinions about a development team, had organizational suggestions, and program ideas. They all showed an interest in future meetings, two of which were set. The next two meetings have been scheduled for Wednesday, September 13 and 27 at 6:30 p.m. Invitations were again sent to all of the original 30 interested respondents. During the course of the next two meetings the primary goal is to define areas that need improvement or updating. That list includes; updating the senior mailing list, expanding the publicity sources, scheduling a consistent place for seniors to regularly stop in, and continuing to add programs to the collection listed in the Senior Newsletter, News from the Front Porch. Within one year the group hopes to develop a plan that would include: a mission statement and by-laws, an official name for the group, a compilation of resources and outlets for seniors, and specific duties for the group and individuals within the group. Until that time, they felt it was important to take things slowly and purposefully, allowing the group to evolve naturally on it's own. ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. 45 city of eagan MEMO TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION FROM: JEFF ASFAHL, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 SUBJECT: 2000 SUMMER PROGRAM REPORT Youth Athletics / Facility Use: One primary responsibility of the Superintendent position is to work with the Youth Athletic Associations with their scheduling and use of municipal and district facilities. The primary youth sports for summer are soccer, baseball, and softball. This year Eagan facilities were host to 13 weekend tournaments that reached nearly 350 teams and approximately 4200 participants. Continuously we hear excellent reports about the condition of, and service we provide at our athletic facilities. The following are the registration numbers as reported by the Eagan Athletic Association. In general, use of facilities for youth athletic purposes begins mid to late April and runs through July. In- House Soccer: 1400 Travel Soccer: 490 In- House Baseball: 1490 Travel Baseball: 265 In- House Softball: 840 Travel Softball: 170 Total youth participants: 4655 Eastview Athletic Association: Programs are still quite young. Minimal impact / use of any of our facilities. Expect their programs to grow. Patrick Eagan Park - Art House: The Arts and Humanities Council and their programs continue to flourish. Their programs this summer reached 141 participants and covered 8 different program offerings. The Arts and Humanities council also was involved with the Artmobile that reached many individuals this summer with art experiences at remote locations. Friends of the Farm - Holz Farm: This year programming consisted of a Spring Festival - May 21st, 1 tour, and 4 camp offerings that unfortunately did not take place due to low enrollment. Friends of the Farm spend most of August preparing for the annual Lone Oak Days celebration scheduled to take place this September 15-16. The volunteers as part of the Friends of the Farm continue to bring great enthusiasm and knowledge to Holz Farm. It is a pleasure to be a part of that group! 47. MEMO city of eagan TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION JEFF ASFAHL, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION FROM: PAULA NOWARIAK, RECREATION SUPERVISOR DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 SUBJECT: 2000 SUM ER PROGRAM REPORT The summer of 2000 is over and it's time to reflect on the recreation programs that were under my direction. Preschool, youth and teen programs with sports, games, crafts, nature, drama, art and field trips were all experienced by the participants. The following report provides a few highlights of our summer. More detailed information will be verbally presented at the September Commission Meeting. HIGHLIGHTS 1. Staff • 25 returning, 15 new, 40 total • Longevity of staff • Talents of staff- drama, crafts, teachers 2. Positives • Great summer weather • Relationship with maintenance and clerical 3. SIP & Wagonful O'Fun • 900 participants • Favorite trips - Cascade Bay - Movie-Regal - Summer blast carnival • Attendance averages • Staff to children ratios • craft specialist • Arts & Humanities Council program • Mn. Extension Service-"Eating your Way across the USA" 4. Preschool • Decreased section offerings • Utilizing all buildings • Steady registrations • Instructors 5. Instructional Program • T-ball - 275 participants • Decrease in T-ball numbers due to I session only • Eaganettes - staff & steady registrations • Games Sports & More staff-great comments from parents 6 Camps • Utilized park shelter buildings to capacity • Variety of experiences • naturalist • the talents of seasonal staff- - drama - nature - day camp • K-6 area was steady, total of almost 800 participants 7. Issues • Capacity at Buildings-Bridle Ridge & Goat Hill • Continue to provide low-cost programs • Continue to provide a variety of opportunities that include: nature, drama and art • Division of age groups needs to occur more often • Youth & teens ages 11-15 activities • More camp opportunities STAFF During the summer of 2000, there was 40 staff that provided recreation programs for the children of Eagan. There was 25 returning staff, many in the 5th and 6th years. There was 15 new staff. Three of the new staff were leaders from St. Thomas University and brought a variety of experiences with them. There are many staff who are currently teachers during the school year and another group of staff who are studying education in college. Staff Breakdown: Year 1: 15 Year 2: 11 Years 3-6: 10 Years 9-15: 4 SUM IER IN THE PARK (SIP) and WAGONFUL O'FUN There were almost 900 participants in these two programs during the summer of 2000. This is an increase of 75 in the SIP program and an increase of 20 in the WagonfulO'Fun program. The biggest increase was found at Bridle Ridge park where we had to stop registration at 150 participants. Their average daily attendance was 80. Northview also saw an increase in numbers. Their average daily attendance was 50, up from an average of 29 in 1999. The increase at Walnut Hill was due to combining Walnut Hill and Trapp Farm Park back into one location as was done in 1998. Registration and attendance averages indicate a need to evaluate some SIP and Wagonful O'Fun Sites. Hidden corner has increased attendance for the past 3 years, so staff is recommending an increase in the number of days that are spent at that location. We are looking at either a 2 day/week SIP site or WagonfulO'Fun site. Staff is also recommending that Evergreen Park become a one day/week WagonfulO'Fun site due to their decrease in registration over the past three years. Staff will continue to monitor every site and also make sure that the sites are spread across the city. Field trips were again very popular. Skateville, Cascade Bay, Bowling, Minnesota Zoo, Movie Fun and the Summer Blast were on the agenda each Thursday afternoon. The Summer Blast was a carnival atmosphere that was held in the Civic Arena's indoor park. It was a great site for all the events that were going on. A fishpond, music, food and many more games made the afternoon a fun time for 240 participants. A craft specialist visited SIP and WagonfulO'Fun sites and brought a variety of fun crafts to our outdoor park settings. We are fortunate to have Cara Doring who is also the arts specialist at Pinewood Elementary. New this year was a pilot program called "Eating your way across the USA" provided by Dakota County Extension Service. The program visited South Oaks park (a SIP site) four times this summer. They taught the children about proper nutrition and healthy snacks to make. Each session lasted about one hour and included a snack that the children assisted in making. It was well received by both participants and staff. A new program introduced at the Wagonful O'fun was the Artmobile provided by Parks and Recreation and the Eagan Arts & Humanities Council. Highview Park was the site for four consecutive Tuesday afternoons. A variety of art media were explored with the children. This program was also well received by the participants and staff. PRESCHOOL Two experienced and wonderful instructors led the summer preschool programs this year. Holly Confer is a year-round preschool teacher in her 5th year of teaching preschool for Eagan Parks & Recreation. Judy Forde is in her 15th year of teaching preschool for Eagan Parks & Recreation. During the school year, Miss Judy teaches at Rahn Elementary. The summer preschool program was restructured this year. The number of section offerings was decreased which is reflected in the total registrations. Hands on Discoveries was decreased to 4 sections, down from the 12 offered during 1999. There were several reasons for the change, the main one being to create more consistency in the program rather than having children come for 1 week at a time. The change resulted in offering a 5-week session, which ran very smoothly. Bridle Ridge, Goat Hill and Rahn Park Shelter Buildings are used for preschool programs and have reached capacity for all summer offerings. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS The T-ball program was also modified based on parent and staff comments from 1999. In the past, two sessions were offered which gave daytime participants 5 or 6 classes. Evaluations indicated that this was not long enough class instruction time, so this past summer there was only one session offered which resulted in 6 sections offered. Down six sections and over 60 participants from 1999. The change went over well, and parents were satisfied with the extra class times. However, they still want to skip the instruction piece and get right into games. Our focus will remain on basic instruction with repeated drills. Games will not be played. Eaganettes saw steady registrations in 2000. A staff of three provided fun and enthusiastic instruction. Highlights were marching in the 4th of July parade and a parents performance on the last class day. Games Sports and More was also reorganized into one session, which resulted in fewer registrations than in 1999. The program focuses on sports and basic games. Evaluations indicate a need to examine this program in more detail for program content. 5I. CAMPS Camp registrations for 2000 were steady compared to the past 2 years. Park shelter buildings were again used to capacity. A variety of offerings included: games, crafts, nature, science and drama. There were 24 sections for a total of over 700 participants. Camps were held at Bridle Ridge, Blackhawk, Rahn, Sky Hill, Thomas Lake, Trapp Farm and Camp Sacajawea. Day camp and Exploring the Outdoors are two camps that are held at Camp Sacajawea, a beautiful Dakota County Park. Naturalist, Tim Lundahl conducts the Science and Nature Camps for two weeks during the summer. These camps are always full. Unfortunately, Tim's schedule only allows him to be in Eagan for two weeks per summer. There are many talents of the seasonal staff that are used to conduct the camp programs. In the Drama Camp, Ashley Kjos, a recent high school graduate utilizes his high school drama experiences to direct the camp. In the Kraft Camp, several staff members use their creative side to plan the curriculum. LOOKING AHEAD New offerings are needed in 2001 to meet the demands for camps. Many evaluations indicated the camps were difficult to get into as they fill up fast. Staff has been reviewing the camp offerings and has a few new ideas. One idea is to have a reading camp. A college age staff member majoring in education is currently exploring this idea. The arts specialist also has some new ideas to introduce in an Art Camp. Final details are still being pursued, but residents can look forward to a few new ideas for the summer program line-up in 2001. G:paula.sept.comm.2000summerprogramreport.memo f Summer Program Report 2000 ~i~, :`.yv: : '},tom : \t:,., ?ii }~i,•'.'•iii2i".2i :?;vn2t`c}::`<; Summer in the Park Bridle Ridge 150 80 101 49 81 43 South Oaks 41 23 55 29 46 23 George Ohmann 36 21 42 25 35 24 Captain Dodd 46 31 44 26 40 22 Evergreen 18 12 27 19 17 11 Mueller Farm 59 33 53 27 68 33 Northview 80 50 56 29 64 36 Rahn 54 35 38 24 47 29 Ridgecliff 41 28 39 21 49 28 Sky Hill 48 28 27 20 32 18 Trapp Farm combined with Trapp 48 23 - - Walnut Hill 73 46 49 28 103 58 SIP 5 & 6's(2 sections) 77 62 69 53 81 60 Totals 723 648 663 T4 `2•'•i:::it:2;.},\'}:>.fi:S••r•:A2:2:..i: <;:tti.:;;:i2:.i. ;i{:}.:}s.:.:::,;,,;<v .:.:;,;w:<,>:;;fii: ::<22<;;3k`•• <•4 `.~i'~ ti~o.,;.YG3;i ' ~.;:i^'•}}:r..: : `zzwi~. ti:if • :•':t c~'•., I µ}'4`}4n Wagonful OTun Bur Oaks 27 18 25 16 - - Hidden Corner 47 27 24 16 20 13 Lexington 14 8 5 2 10 7 Highview (tues. pm) 22 12 42 28 33 22 Holz Farm 23 19 17 11 23 10 Wescott Station not offered 8 5 22 10 Highview (thurs.am) 20 14 Lakeside 19 11 31 16 36 22 Totals 172 152 94 144 84 Summer Programs 2000 1999 1998 Total Total Total SIP Field Trips Registered Attended Registered Attended Registered Attended Cascade Bay 186 178 194 178 221 187 Skateville 186 169 191 174 196 160 Bowling 197 180 191 175 151 125 Minnesota Zoo 158 154 208 179 204 183 Movie 249 234 232 202 227 212 Summer Blast 271 237 293 247 258 214 Totals h;~''#>> 1309 1155 1257 1081 2000 1999 1998 Number of Total Number of Total Number of Total Preschool sections Registered Sections Registered Sections Registered Friday Friends 4 71 4 72 4 71 Tiny Tots 3 50 3 57 3 60 Fun with 3's 2 31 2 24 2 : 1 cancelled 13 Games, Sports, & More 6 77 8 : 2 cancelled 120 8 : 3 cancelled 59 Hands on Discoveries 4 51 12 193 5 80 Me Two 1 12 2 20 2 18 Totals vh 31 offered 486 24 offered 301 2000 1999 1998 Number of Total Number of Total Number of Total Instructional T-Ball Sections Registered Sections Registered Sections Registered 5's 5 91 8 : 1 cancelled 133 8 147 6 & 7's 1 25 4 49 4 67 Evening 8 160 8 162 8 160 Totals 20 offered 344 20 374 2000 1999 1998 Number of Total Number of Total Number of Total Eaganettes Sections Registered Sections Registered Sections Registered Eaganettes 4 52 4 63 5 67 M ni-Eaganettes 3 53 3 43 3 41 Totals ..:N> < 7 106 8 108 2000 1999 1998 Number of Total Number of Total Number of Total Camps Sections Registered Sections Registered Sections Registered Kids Kraft Camp 5 100 5 99 6 129 Safety Camp 1 109 1 114 1 110 Camp Adventureland 1 40 1 36 1 40 Day Camp 1 61 1 60 1 50 Drama Camp 2 36 2 36 2 34 Nature Camp 2 75 2 79 2 80 Science Camp 2 80 2 80 2 79 Mystery Camp 3 59 6 90 6 124 Exploring the Outdoors 2 80 2 84 2 69 Sports Mania 2 2 23 2 31 2 24 Sports Mania Camp 2 40 2 33 1 26 Big Games camp(new) 1 15 Totals 26 742 26 765 2000 1999 1998 Number of Total Number of Total Number of Total Preschool Camps Sections Registered Sections Registered Sections Registered Sports Mania 1 2 29 2 32 2 29 Amazing Discovery Camps 10 189 13 220 10 176 Kindergarten Warm-up 2 40 2 39 - - Totals 17 291 12 205 city of eagan MEMO TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION JEFF ASFAHL, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION FROM: LOUDI RIVAMONTE, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 SUBJECT: 2000 SU1VIlAER PROGRAM REPORT Youth Development had a full summer at both Wescott and Quarry Park thanks to the great efforts of a wonderful staff and collaborative efforts of different agencies and the park maintenance crew. Here are the highlights: Art Camp at Caponi Art Park: Thanks to a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and collaboration with the Caponi Art Park, 40 youth from both Wescott and Quarry Park programs had a wonderful experience at camp. This year we worked on a mixed media project with a performance night for families and friends of participants to view on the last evening. WESCOTT This summer, attendance at the Wescott Center was low. In April and May the Wescott neighborhood experienced the biggest resident turn over ever. Two thirds of our spring youth participants no longer lived in the neighborhood. In addition, eighty per cent of the youth that registered for our summer program were from Somalia. Although staff was unprepared for these changes, they did a remarkable job adopting the program to fit the needs of the new population. Pre-K and Kindergartners: Our 4-6 year olds had an active summer enjoying field trips, arts and crafts, games and gardening. We had a total of 7 registered for the summer program. Summer Lunch program: We were not able to continue the summer lunch program this year. Last year, the behavior issues with the youth and families that was reflected in the neighborhood crime statistics, prevented the program from carrying on. Hopefully, with the police substation and neighborhood stabilization the program can happen again next summer. Wescott Junior Summer Fun: Attendance for this program totaled 550. Highlights included a special field trip to Lockheed Martin, and two new additional programs. These programs consisted of visits from the Artmobile, collaboration with the Art House, and a story telling hour hosted by the Dakota County library. Basketball Camp/League: This summer we ran a short basketball camp/league for youth ages nine and up. This attendance totaled 70. 5.7. QUARRY PARK Junior Summer Fun: Attendance for this program totaled 693. The totaled number of youth registered for the program almost doubled from last summer. Highlights included shared field trips with Wescott and the two additional programs from the Art House and Dakota County Library. If you ask the participating youth what their favorite program was they would tell you "Eating your Way Across the USA". This program was sponsored by the U of M Dakota County Extension Food and Nutrition and included nutritional information, games and of course, eating. Teen Programs: Teen programs included the Teen Mentorship program, field trips and working at the Caponi Art Park. This summer, Wescott youth did not participate in the mentorship program, but Quarry Park had 5 teens register for the program. Teen numbers totaled 35. bib city of eagan MEMO parks U recreation TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION JEFF ASFAHL, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION FROM: SONYA RIPPE, SPORTS PROGRAM SUPERVISOR DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2000 RE: 2000 SUMMER REPORT AND HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS SUMMER SOFTBALL ? 218 teams registered for 29 leagues playing Sunday through Friday evenings. ? 1,138 softball games played this summer at Northview and Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields. ? Northern Officials Association was short of umpires this year, which forced us to play four games a night on the lighted fields. ? 39 teams represented Eagan in region or state tournaments. SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS ? Eagan hosted the Men's D Region IV Tournament from August 4-6 with 71 teams participating in 141 games at Northview Athletic Fields. ? Lexington-Diffley was the site of the Mixed D State Tournament on August 26-27. There were 22 teams with 43 games played. CO-REC SAND VOLLEYBALL ? 12 teams registered. MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TENNIS ? 69 singles registered. Up 33 participants from last year. CO-REC TEAM TENNIS ? 14 teams registered for this jointly run league by Eagan and Inver Grove Heights Parks & Recreation. CONCESSIONS ? Northview Concession stand was open 6 nights a week. ? 7 weekend tournaments were held this year at Northview. ? 2 weekend tournaments were held at Lexington-Diffley. GOLF ? Junior's league had 142 participants. ? Women's league had 52 participants. ? Lessons were a big hit for the second year with 281 participants in the spring and summer session. Up 115 participants from last year. Page 1 2000 Summer Report & Highlights Atn a-1 0 SPORTSSTANDINGS.COM AND LEAGUELINK.COM ? Summer softball and co-rec sand volleyball teams could access schedules and standings on www. sportsstandings.com. ? Fall leagues can access schedules and standings on www.leaguelink.com. SUNU ER SOFTBALL Summer softball is a six-month project from registration to the completion of the league. A total of 218 teams competed in 29 leagues playing Sunday through Friday evenings. There were 1,138 softball games played this summer at Northview and Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields. Eagan Parks & Recreation worked with Northern Officials Association to provide umpires for the softball leagues. Again, there was a shortage of umpires this year, which in turned forced us to play four games a night on the lighted fields at Northview. Northern Officials Association hopes that next year there will be enough umpires to go back to three games a night on the lighted fields. There were 39 teams that went on to represent Eagan in region or state tournaments. Eagan also had the privilege of hosting the Men's D Region IV Tournament and Mixed D State Tournament for the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association. SOFTBALL TEAMS 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 Mens 139 145 146 163 165 Womens 26 24 25 29 33 Co-Rec 53 55 57 57 58 TOTAL 218 224 228 249 256 Approximate number of 3,924 4,032 4,104 4,482 4,608 participants (18/team) SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS The Men's D tournament consisted of 71 teams with 141 games played from Friday, August 4 to Sunday, August 6 at Northview Athletic Fields. Lexington-Diffley Athletic Fields was the site for the Mixed D State Tournament on Saturday, August 26 to Sunday, August 27. There were 22 teams with 43 games played. Both weekends had great weather. It also created good business for the concession stand, even with the relocation to Lexington-Diffley for the Mixed D State Tournament. CO-REC SAND VOLLEYBALL Co-Rec Sand Volleyball was offered for the summer season at Rahn Athletic. The league was offered on Monday and Friday evenings. Looking to possibly add a different league night because of low numbers on Friday evenings for next year. CO-REC SAND VOLLEYBALL 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 Monday 8 8 12 12 11 Friday 4 5 7 12 7 TOTAL 12 13 19 24 18 Page 2 2000 Summer Report & Highlights MEN'S & WOMEN'S TENNIS Numbers jumped dramatically from last year for these programs. This league is available for a minimal fee for individuals interested in playing singles tennis. A wide variety of courts were used this year because of the high numbers. MEN'S & WOMEN'S TENNIS 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 Mens 38 18 21 34 23 Womens 31 18 33 28 24 TOTAL 69 36 54 62 47 CO-REC TEAM TENNIS This is a jointly run league by Eagan and Inver Grove Heights Parks & Recreation Departments. Team numbers went down some unlike the singles league. It is partly attributed to the change in registration. Eagan and Inver Grove Heights Parks & Recreation went to total team registration and fees for this league, in years past individuals could sign up and be put on a team. This was done to be consistent with other team sports. The league is played on Wednesday evenings at Eagan and Inver Grove Heights tennis courts. CO-REC TEAM TENNIS 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 Gold Division 8 10, 12 10. 9 Silver Division 6 8 10 12 11 TOTAL ` 14 18 22 22 20 CONCESSIONS The concession stand at Northview kept busy this summer between leagues and tournaments. Staff is needed for league nights on Sunday through Friday evenings plus tournaments on the weekend. There were two tournaments where the whole concession stand had to be transported to a different site. Those tournaments included the Fastpitch Tournament on May 6 and Mixed D State Tournament on August 26-27. In order to sell concessions at a different location, a Special Events permit needed to be purchased from the Health Department. Staff worked out of a Coke trailer on May 6. Relocating the concession stand for one day was a huge task. Beverages were kept cold in coolers. Due to small space and no fridge, the Sports Program Supervisor spoke with the Health Department about working out of the building at Lexington-Diffley before the next tournament. For the Mixed D State Tournament on August 26-27, staff was able to use the east building at Lexington-Diffley. This enabled staff to have more space for equipment than the trailer. Almost all the equipment was transported from Northview. Instead of selling fountain pop, bottles of pop were sold. Because of the lack of fridge space numerous coolers were used to keep all beverages cold. The chuckwagon was brought out to make cheeseburgers and hamburgers for this tournament. Players enjoyed having something other than hot dogs. It is something that could possibly be done at other tournaments, but staffing is a huge concern. Utilizing this building as a concession stand was a great asset for this tournament. Page 3 / 2000 Summer Report & Highlights All tournaments with the exception of the two game tune-up used a large amount of ice. This was hauled from the Civic Arena to keep enough beverages cold. Getting ice from the Civic Arena helped in keeping costs down. Staffing for the weekend tournaments was tight. A tournament at the end of the summer always finds staff going back to college, vacation, or sports. But staff was able to get through the last one and cover fall ball as well. Weekend events included: Two game Tune-up (rain out) April 15 Fastpitch Tournament at Lexington-Diffley May 6 NWA Softball Tournament June 24-25 Fastpitch State Tournament July 15-16 Baseball State Tournament July 29-30 Men's D Region IV Tournament August 4-6 Mixed D State Tournament at Lexington-Diffley August 26-27 CONCESSIONS 2000 1999 1998 Revenue $ 18,989.80 $ 19,600.94 $ 18,179.10 Expenditures $ 18,082.73 $ 16,714.11 $ 18,291.84 OTAL $ 18,989.80 $ 18,082.73 $ 19,600.94 $ 16,714.11 $ 18,179.10 $ 18,291.84 Na Pn t orLass $90707 $2,886.83 ($112.74) GOLF Golf leagues and lessons were a joint venture with Mendota Heights Par 3 golf course. Leagues This was the third year for the Junior's golf league and the second for the Women's. Numbers went up for the Women's league this year. Registrations went great this year with the adjustment of signing up for tee times at the time of registering and paying the whole fee to the city. GOLF LEAGUES 2000 1999 1998: Thursday, juniors 81 67 152 Friday, juniors 61 77 Not offered Wednesday AM, Women 12 21 Not offered Wednesday PM, Women 40 20 Not offered Seniors 0 0 Not offered TOTAL 194 185 152 A new parent/child golf league is available this fall with 24 participants already registered. This league is playing on Saturday mornings for six weeks. Page 4 2000 Summer Report & Highlights Lessons Golf lessons were offered for the second year. Lessons were available for juniors and adults at the beginner and intermediate level. Intermediate were available for the first time this year. Participants could take lessons on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings. Classes are also being offered this fall. GOLF LESSONS Spring Session 2000 1999 juniors 65 51, Adults 62 46 Spring Taal 127 97 Summer Session 2000 1999 juniors 76 25, Adults 78 44 Swrnrr Tatal .154 69 TOTAL 281 166 SPORTSSTANDINGS.COM AND LEAGUELINK.COM With people having easy access to the internet, there are many sites that have developed to post league information for free. In June, softball and sand volleyball teams could find their schedules and standings posted on www.sportsstandings.com. This was a great way for players and coaches to see how their team was doing at any time of the day. Staff would update the standings daily and also posts any messages about rain-outs. Team managers and participants could look by mid-morning to see when their game was rescheduled too. But soon Sportsstandings wanted to charge $5 per team for use of the site. Since that was not in the budget, the Sports Program Supervisor searched for other free sites to serve the same purpose. Now, schedules and standings for the fall leagues are posted at www.leaguelink.com. Teams enjoy being able to have access to information on- line. Page 5 43 2000 Summer Report & Highlights 41bi-W city of eagan MEMO TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION JEFF ASFAHL, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION FROM: CATHY BOLDUC, PROGRAM AND EVENTS SUPERVISOR DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2000 SUBJECT: 2000 SUMMER REPORT AND HIGHLIGHTS The summer of 2000 was a successful one for the Parks and Recreation Department. With more than 15 programs, special events, classes and lessons throughout the summer, it was also a very busy summer for the Program and Events Supervisor. Overall, the summer was a wonderful experience, offering the opportunity to view new programs, and determine additions, expansions and revisions for future summers. It was also a great tool for creating new program ideas both for next summer and other seasons as well. Highlights for the Program and Events Supervisor are following. PROGRAMLS & PARTICIPATION FOR THE SUMMER OF 2000: Eagan Fun Run: 328 Runners Softball Clinic Cancelled due to weather Softball Camp: 62 participants Babysitting/Latch Key Clinic 30 participants In-Line Skating Lessons 72 total participants Top 10 Landscaping Trees & Shrubs 18 participants *Tennis lessons, camps, clinics, 372 participants club and family events *Evening in the Park summer concert series 870 spectators, approximate Express Fest Committee member SORR Music Festival Committee member 8 bands participated Seniors Programs: - O'Leary and Oak Woods programs once per month each - McDonald's Coffee Club, two times per month - Summer Picnic - Trips - Arboretum, Science Museum * Detailed information included in subsequent pages. I.• \PARKS & RECREATION\Advisory Parks Commission \SeptemberMeeting\2000 summer report - cathy.doc Evenings in the Park Summer, 2000 Schedule of Shows: All performances began at 7:00 p.m. June 14 Trapp Farm Park Ronald McDonald Suitcase Show 90 June 28 Blackhawk Park South of the River Community Band 150 July 12 Thomas Lake Park The Percolator's 80 July 26 Trapp Farm Park ALPHABITS 300, August 9 Blackhawk Park Julie Allen and Nature's Critters 200 August 23 Thomas Lake Park Children's Performance Night 50 Burnsville Juggling Academy Total Estimated Attendance: 870 Average Estimated Attendance Per Night: 145 Community Feedback: O Strong approval and appreciation for moving the performances around to various parks throughout Eagan. Many people discovered new parks, while others appreciated having one or more performances near their homes. © Participants enjoyed the variety of performance style offered. There were intergenerational organizations performing music, a band that took requests for classic rock hits, animals from all over the world and youth showing off their talents. O The consistency of having performances every other week made it easier for families to plan on attending. Goals and Improvements to think about for 2001: O Focus more publicity on other demographics in the community. For example, make sure the seniors, teens, and middle-aged adults are aware that the evenings are not just for families with small children. O Expand the variety of performances further - include ethnic performances, hands-on shows and maybe a teen group. O Include other activities for the evening. The On The Move Van, from the Minnesota Extension Service was out the last night to do some crafts. It was a wonderful addition to the performance. It would be terrific to include some kind of craft or game time prior to each performance - making sure it related to the theme of the night. I.• \ PARKS & RECREA 770N\ Advisory Parks Commission \ September Meeting 12000 summer report - cathy.doc Eagan Tennis Summer, 2000 Lessons: 49 lessons offered throughout the summer - 372 participants Private/Semi-Private Lessons - 4 participants Camps: South of the River Camps - 4 offered - 53 participants Squirts Camps - 4 offered - 20 participants Stars Camps - 4 offered - 28 participants Special Events:Mini Tennis Clinic - 64 participants Tennis Tournament - 20 participants Family Tennis Challenge - 8 participants Summer's End Smash - 5 participants (played only I day) Adult Club: 2 sessions offered - 6 total participants Eagan Varsity Tennis Training Program: - 22 participants Total Summer Participants: 567 participants (youth to adult) Highlights: O New Programs for 2000: ¦ Squirts and Stars camps were created this summer to replace some of the USTA offerings of previous years and to reach some of the younger tennis enthusiasts that aren't able to participate in camps for older kids. ¦ The Family Tennis Challenge created an opportunity for parents and their kids to play together with other families with similar interests in a relaxed atmosphere. ¦ Adults have a league, but there were no instructional opportunities for them. Hence, the Adult Club was created. Adults were offered one half an hour of instruction, followed by an hour of singles and doubles play. ¦ In response to calls for individual and small group lessons, the Department created private and semi-private lessons. Following a request, a tennis instructor was assigned to the individual(s) and worked with them to set up four, one-hour lessons. The participant feedback was terrific and will probably be promoted in the spring and summer brochures in 2001. O Staff- 0 Six staff and a tennis director were hired, making up the Instruction Team. Many of the instructors were returning from 1999, which helped the Tennis Director and Recreation Supervisor, both being new to the program. ¦ Team meetings were held every Wednesday morning to discuss upcoming events, issues and overall status of the summer. Staff appreciated the meetings, feeling they improved communication among staff as well as providing an arena to solve problems or rave about successes. Goals and Improvements for 2001: OUSTA ¦ Staff felt it was an important piece that was missing this year. They recommended becoming involved in 2001. Having the name associated with the tennis programs assisted with the positive promotion for the Eagan Tennis program. k \PARKS & RECREA TION\Advisory Parks Commission \September Meeting\2000 summer report - cathy.doc O Lessons ¦ Lessons will be changed to 55-minute sessions with a five-minute break between for the instructor to take a breath, get some water or make any notes on the class. Currently, they are back-to-back, 60-minute lessons. O Staff ¦ In an effort to offer more hours to instructors, it was decided that four staff and two substitutes would be more effective than the current six staff format. Although they all enjoyed the season, many of them would have liked to have more hours during the week, closer to 35 hours each week, which wasn't possible this past summer. ¦ Another detail to be addressed is scheduling a minimum of two instructors for each program. Instructors feel more energetic, creative and successful when there is someone else with them to drill, play games, handle difficult situations, and offer new ideas to the program. Especially with lessons, it was effective to have two instructors to decrease the "routine" feeling that leads to "burn-out." I.- \PARKS & RECREATION\Advisory Parks Commission \September Meeting \2000 summer report - cathy.doc ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA hHNUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2000 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 14, 2000 with the following Commission Members present: Joseph Bari, Terry Davis, Cyndee Fields, Floyd Hiar, Dorothy Peterson, Barbara Johnson, Daryle Petersen, N. Mark Filipi, and chairman John Rudolph. Staff present included Kenneth Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation, Jeff Asfahl, Superintendent of Recreation, Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks, Eric Macbeth, Water Resources Coordinator, Paula Nowariak, Recreation Supervisor, and Beth Wielde, Parks and Recreation Administration Specialist. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Terry Davis moved to approve the agenda, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting to accept the agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF M MUTES OF JULY 17, 2000 Chairman Rudolph requested that misspellings of his name be corrected. Terry Davis noted other corrections, including page 5, change "e" to "a" in the paragraph that begins, "Subcommittee..." and page 2, 4t' line down, change "my" to "may," "wastewater" to "stormwater," and insert "comments" after "misleading." Chairman. Rudolph moved to approve the minutes as amended. Davis seconded, with all members voting to approve. VISTORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors that wished to address the Commission under this agenda item. DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Director Vraa reviewed several department happenings, including the Senior Development Team meeting set for August 22. The idea behind that is to have seniors work with staff to help define some of the recreation programs Parks and Recreation should offer for their group. Vraa discussed the Forestry Division's mulching of trees and their work with some landscape beds in City parks and government buildings. He mentioned tree inspectors have seen an increase in oak wilt on private and public properties, including Thomas Lake, Wescott Station, Northview Park, and Burr Oaks Park. Trees are being treated with root grafting and tree removal. Other items Vraa mentioned included the City hosting the men's D Region softball tournament. There were 141 games at Northview Athletic Fields on August 4, 5 and 6. Seventy-one teams participated in the tournament and the final tournament is scheduled at Lexington Diffley Park on August 26 and 27. Vraa mentioned the seal coating of parking lots at Bridle Ridge, Quarry Park, Sky Hill Park, and Goat Hill Park, Friends of the Farm preparation for Lone Oak Days on September 15 and 16, the relocation of CJ Lilly to the maintenance building, and continuing FEMA administration. FEMA will give up to a 75% reimbursement of eligible expenses, and it was found that the extent of the turf damage was not as severe as the City originally thought. Rudolph inquired into the possible acquisition of Bloomington's weed harvester, and asked where the funds would come from for such a purchase. Vraa said the matter was still under investigation, but the money would come from the Water Quality budget under Capital Items. He mentioned the possible downside of purchase; the maintenance and operation of the equipment. Dorothy Peterson inquired about the revenue generated from the Men's D Region IV tournament. Jeff Asfahl said Sports Program Supervisor Rippe reported good revenues from concessions at this event, as well as the girl's fast-pitch tournament. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Augustl4, 2000 Page 2 Joseph Ban inquired about the Senior Development Team, and what role the Advisory Parks Commission would play in the Community Center focus groups. Vraa responded that the Senior Development Team is independent of the Community Center task force. Names and letters of application are now being taken for volunteers to serve on the focus groups. Vraa briefly described the ten focus groups that are being formed, and asked the Commission to consider where they would like to serve. Barbara Johnson suggested the matter be brought up during the Round Table discussion. Vraa noted that the deadline is August 30, and the City Council would be making appointments on September 5. Floyd Hiar inquired why Bloomington doesn't need its weed harvester any more and what they might be doing differently in their water bodies. Director Vraa explained that the harvester is not being utilized as much as they thought it would be; that it is large, cumbersome, and Bloomington doesn't have the number of lakes that Eagan has. CONSENT AGENDA Terry Davis inquired if the consent item would go to the Planning Commission or the City Council. Vraa stated that the item would be put forth to both. Davis then inquired about public notification and hearing, and Vraa stated that anyone within 300 feet of the development would be notified about the development. John Rudolph moved to approve the consent agenda. Barbara Johnson seconded, with all members voting in favor. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS There were no development proposals for the Commission to review. OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to discuss under this agenda item. NEW BUSINESS PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF SIP PROGRAM Ken Vraa introduced Recreation Supervisor Paula Nowariak. Nowariak briefly described the summer recreation programs. She gave a background into the programs dating back to 1986, and Dorothy Peterson added information about the programs dating to 1977. According to Nowariak, summer program participation has increased in the past 14 years. She noted that staff has been trained to perform multiple jobs, and are often scheduled to lead more than one program. She said that rescheduling or changes in the programs at this point might disturb the schedule. Nowariak said she recently attended a meeting regarding Summer in the Park programs, and found that staff of other cities are using Eagan as a model for their programs. SPONSORSHIP POLICY Recreation Superintendent Asfahl briefly described the progress of the sponsorship policy, which began its review in 1995. The idea was to explore the benefits of increased sponsorship. Some of the benefits outlined by Asfahl include: • Contribution to quality and scope of the program, • Provides opportunities to involve the community in broad relationships with the City, • Offers a unique dimension to a program that may otherwise be unaffordable, • It may motivate other businesses and programs to sponsor City programs and functions, • Reflects a resourceful image. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August14, 2000 Page 3 Asfahl delineated four levels of sponsorship; Cash, donations, partners, and title sponsor. He went on to detail some of the negative aspects of sponsorship: • Loss of autonomy and control of the program • Potential for conflict of interest or preference for a certain entity • Certain expectations of benefits to the sponsor • Negative connotation • Counters equal opportunities • A negative public perception, perception of commercial infiltration Asfahl cited two community models: Chanhassen, which has been successful soliciting businesses through letter-writing campaigns, and Eden Prairie, which has utilized relationship building. Asfahl said the policy needs further consideration, particularly regarding priorities, recognition methods, and approach to solicitation. John Rudolph mentioned that it might be appropriate for staff to tweak the policy as donations come forward, and define "donation" and "partnership" further. Daryle Petersen stated that in the development of programs, corporate sponsors should understand that they would not have a say in how the program is run. Asfahl agreed, stating his reluctance to give away control of a sponsored program. It would be a two-step program; 1) establish a relationship with the sponsor and develop their trust, and 2) discuss the level of control by the sponsor. Dorothy Peterson inquired about the inclusion of a benefit statement; if the City is asking for money. She stated there should be something in it for the sponsor. Peterson would like to see an administrative plan for solicitation and record keeping. She also mentioned a Parks and Recreation philosophy statement for "naming" and "exclusive rights." She would also like to see how the City would pursue sponsors. Terry Davis inquired if the City has had contact with the Chamber of Commerce. He suggested staff or subcommittee evaluation of the policy, which may give ideas about how to approach corporations. Barbara Johnson inquired how agreements come about at this time. Superintendent Asfahl was uncertain if there was a solicitation practice, but there may, at this time, be a casual agreement. Johnson suggested that a subcommittee working with staff could address some of these ambiguities. John Rudolph again suggested that staff continue to refine the policy and bring it back to the Commission. Dorothy Peterson agreed, and suggested a subcommittee view the next draft. Terry Davis agreed with this suggestion. Daryle Petersen asked if there was a possibility for organizations to sponsor a program that might not otherwise occur because of lack of funding. Superintendent Asfahl suggested there may be the risk of the sponsor questioning the viability of a program if the City Council has not deemed it a priority . Dorothy Peterson mentioned that the bandshell was a good example of overall good public relations to have an event sponsored by the business community. Director Vraa noted that there were some very good opportunities brought forward by such sponsorships and that both the private and public sector can benefit from such a venture. Vraa cautioned that the downside must be considered; citing programs that end up controlled, even in part, by the sponsor. Floyd Hiar inquired whether the City finds itself in conflict with the Eagan Foundation or youth athletic programs, and if it would be possible to work with them to fill some gaps and avoid conflict. He also wondered if the City has specific targets to identify. John Rudolph said that the issue would be revisited after the policy had undergone refinement. He then asked Superintendent Asfahl if there was a specific time line for the policy. Asfahl responded there was nothing concrete. Terry Davis suggested it be considered an open issue and added to the list. LOCAL WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN GRANT APPLICATION Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth gave a brief overview of the Water Resources Management Plan Grant. He stated it was recommended by the Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization to develop ordinance language that would examine wetland protection, erosion and sediment control, and buffer setbacks. He Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Augustl4, 2000 Page 4 said that it had been an open issue for more than one year, and the Met Council has indicated that if an application were to come from the City, it would be more positively received because the resulting policy is more likely to be adopted. There would be a 50150 cost share with the Met Council. He noted that the need for this project was identified in the 1990 Water Quality Program. John Rudolph asked if there were any problems with matching funds, and Macbeth said that the proposed budget would include ordinance language. Barbara Johnson asked what the grant would be for, and Macbeth said it would be for the legwork done by a grad student or someone in a similar position. The end product would be a draft ordinance. John Rudolph moved to pursue the grant and Barbara Johnson seconded. Floyd Hiar asked about the scales of economics if Eagan collaborated with other cities such as Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights. Macbeth mentioned that the initial movement was to work with these cities. He was unaware of the status of the other two cities relative to this project but will investigate their current status. Hiar asked if the chances for grant approval would increase if Eagan were the lead city on the grant application and could target adoption of such an ordinance in an intergovernmental setting. Macbeth offered to investigate the potential of receiving more funds if the application involves all three cities. Terry Davis mentioned that Eagan has been recognized for water quality, and inquired what others could bring to the table in leadership, knowledge, and expertise. Terry Davis said they "didn't need extra hands in the kitchen." John Rudolph repeated the motion. All members voted affirmative, with N. Mark Filipi abstaining. PARK AND RECREATION UPDATE Parks Superintendent Olson reported on the impacts from the July 7 storm, stating that water has started to go down in several areas, and that the damage is not as extensive as originally thought. He noted that trails are almost entirely accessible, including the trails at Blackhawk Lake, save for a 3' channel. He mentioned that a retaining wall at Schwarz Lake/ Trapp Farm Park had collapsed, and some damaged ball fields were reseeded and top-dressed. These fields will be playable by next spring. Olson noted that according to FEMA, removal of debris from the dirt/mud slide that occurred at Trapp Farm Park is eligible for reimbursement, but not for steps that would be taken to prevent a slide. Regarding the CIP project progress, Olson noted the play structure replacement underway at Country Home Park, the Tree Trust install ion of a rock wall border, paving at the Thomas Lake parking lot, and the installation of the second paved rink surface at Goat Hill Park is under way. Bids have come in 15% under the anticipated figure, and there will be a replacement of the bleachers at Goat Hill Park to comply with state regulations. Olson said this was now a priority due to the upcoming football season. He also mentioned the Oak Chase play structure delivery and clean-up/mitigation at North Park. Barbara Johnson inquired if FEMA would help pay for some projects associated with the flooding. Olson responded that the City would get a 75% reimbursement from FEMA, and possibly some state funds. Johnson inquired whether staff could do some of these projects in-house. Olson said yes, but pointed out advantages and disadvantages of this, such as pulling crews away from other projects. Olson felt it was a two-phase project; first the contractors come in, and then staff takes over on smaller projects. Johnson asked if all the planned playgrounds would be completed this year. Olson responded that Red Pine, Country Home, and Oak Chase will all be completed as planned this year. Recreation Superintendent Asfahl noted that Holz Farm will host a variety of activities during Lone Oak Days on September 15 and 16. He stated that fall field use coordination was underway, and that the sports programs have increased in size, noting an increase in the football program participation. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August14, 2000 Page 5 Asfahl told the Commission that the fall "Discover Us" brochure would be mailed within the week, and that the writing has improved with the help of a consultant. He also mentioned that the summer programs were wrapping up. It was also noted that Parks and Recreation staff have had an increased opportunity for training, and that four staff members recently attended a writing workshop. WATER RESOURCES UPDATE Water Resources Coordinator Macbeth mentioned the weed harvester that may be available for purchase from the City of Bloomington. He said Bloomington acquired the harvester in the mid 1980s and shortly thereafter switched to herbicides to treat their weeds. Macbeth has suggested that staff research the feasibility of a possible purchase. Macbeth also mentioned a research project on barley straw; a treatment for diminishing algae growth in water bodies. He informed the Commission that an intern from the U of M was working on this project as part of a senior project and on behalf of the City. Barbara Johnson inquired how barley straw works. Macbeth explained how the straw is placed in mesh bags and put in the water, and as it decomposes an enzyme is released that inhibits algae growth. Macbeth concluded by inviting the Commission to view the new Water Resources web site if they had not already done so. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS MOONSHINE PARK MEETING Ken Vraa reviewed the August 3, 2000, meeting to look at the next phase of Moonshine Park planning. Parks Planner Lilly requested that a subcommittee meeting be scheduled before the next regular Commission meeting. The next Moonshine Park meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, September 13 at 5:00 p.m. ROUND TABLE Terry Davis mentioned a presentation at a City Council workshop in August of 2000 regarding parking stall requirements. This meeting investigated changes in stall requirements from 10' x 20' to 9'x 19', revision in the number of parking spaces per square footage depending on land use, and a minimum green space requirement. Council suggested that they stay within the 30% green space requirement in commercial zones, but only require 25% in industrial areas. The Council also mentioned that the stall footage requirement should leave a 10' width to prevent `dings' but would be fine reducing length to 19'. Thus, a 10' by 19' stall was suggested. John Rudolph inquired whether the Advisory Commission was to be involved with the Community Center focus groups. Director Vraa described the progress of the focus groups and some of the citizen responses. Vraa invited the Commission to submit a letter of interest to Beth Wielde, by the August 30 deadline. Director Vraa mentioned the upcoming interviews of five architectural firms, which will take place on August 22, 2000. He briefly mentioned the 14 proposal submissions, noting the variety of experience and range of services offered by the architects. Vraa then mentioned that master planners and construction management proposals have been reviewed, and these firms will be interviewed on the August 23 and 24. Vraa anticipates ratification of the firms at the City Council's September 5 regular meeting. Dorothy Peterson moved to adjourn, John Rudolph seconded, and all members agreed. The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. Secretary Date