01/14/1999 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday January 14, 1999
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
A 7:00 PM Regular Meeting 7:00 pm
B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:02 pm
C. Approval of Agenda 7:03 pm
D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting- of December 14, 1998 7:04 pm
E. Visitors to be Heard 7:05 pm
F. Department Happenings Pages 3-4 7:06 pm
G. Consent Agenda 7:15 pm
(1) Amoco Second Addition - Amoco Oil Company Pages 5-8
(2) Hittner Addition - Keith Hittner Pages 9-16
(3) Windsor Estates - Hartford Financial Services Pages 17-29
H. Development Proposals
1. Old Business
(1) Faithful Shepherd School Draft Agreement Pages 30-34 7:16 pm
J. New Business
(1) Set February meeting date 7:30 pm
K. Parks Development Update 7:31 pm
L. Water Resources Update 7:32 pm
M. Other Business and Reports
(1) Subcommittee Updates 7:33 pm
(2) Cascade Bay Update 7:40 pm
(3) Set Recreation Subcommittee Meeting 7:45 pm
(4) Set Acquisition/Development Subcommittee Meeting 7:47 pm
N. Round Table 7:50 pm
0. Adjournment 8:00 pm
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request
at least 96 hours in advance of the event. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids.
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
1998 MEETING SCHEDULE
NAME Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec )an
16 16 20 18 15 20 17 10 19 16 14 14
Terry Davis x 0* x X X X X X X X X
Jerry Farlee x x x 0* X X x X 0* 0* X
N.Mark Filipi x O* X 0* X O* X X X X X 0*
Barbara Johnson Secretary O* X x x x x X x X x x
Bonnie Karson x x x x X 0* X x X X X
Steven Knutson x 0* Resigned 3/17/98
George Kubik x x x X X 0* 0* X X x X
Lee Markell Chair x X X X 0* X X x x x x
Daryle Petersen 0* X x x x x x x X x x
John Rudolph V.Chair x X x x x X X X X X 0*
Michael Vincent x X X 0* x X X O* X X X
Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Land Acquisition Sub-Committee
John Rudolph Daryle Peterson Lee Markell
George Kubik Michael Vincent Terry Davis
Jerry Farlee
Steve14n on Mark Filipi Barbara Johnson
Bonnie Karson
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
u 5c, 5:.GOPR ~~,tural R oc our~ees Sub Cro~mnittee (lee e cety, OPEN ISSUES
April Na SSaaf~
1. Tour of Community Centers in other cities
2. Commission Review Workshop
3. Spring Maintenance Demonstration
4. Recognition of Sharon Holbeck
5. Review revenue sources in lieu of park
dedication
MEMO
city of eagan
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JANUARY 6,1999
SUBJECT: JANUARY COMMISSION MEETING
Just a reminder that the January Commission meeting is Thursday, January 14 at 7:00pm.
Again this month there is a relatively light agenda. The development proposals do not present any
issues relative to tree preservation or water quality and therefore have been placed on the Consent
Agenda for approval.
An Old Business item is the Faithful Shepherd Catholic School agreement for park
dedication/field usage. The school has recently returned a draft proposal for City review and has
been placed on the Commission's agenda. A cover memo and copy of the draft agreement is
included in the packet. Staff will also be sending a copy to the City Attorney's office for review.
This is also the last meeting for this Commission. The new appointments will be made by the City
Council at their January 19th meeting and February will begin the Commission's new year! At the
February meeting, organization, election of chair, vice-chair, secretary and sub-committee
appointments will be determined. Staff would also like the Commission to spend some time
discussing any goals, objectives or work plan it has for the following 12 months. Already
discussed has been the re-review of the Parks CIP along with a review and identification of
natural resources sensitive and/or important properties for potential acquisition. Members may
want to think about this over the next several weeks and bring those ideas to the February
meeting.
As usual, should you not be able to attend the January meeting, please call us at 681-4661.
Respectfully submitted,
Ke Vraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
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Department Happenings
January, 1999
1. The Department is hosting Randy Ragner, a student at Minnesota State University in Mankato
for his undergraduate practicum this winter. Randy will be introduced to as many facets of
Municipal Parks and Recreation as possible and will be assigned a research project that is of
interest to him and needed information for the Department in a few weeks. The Commission
will receive his report in March.
2. Staff has begun the initial planning for spring and summer recreation activities. A meeting
with the Recreation sub-committee will assist staff in its planning.
3. The agreement with Coca-Cola for beverage products at Cascade Bay, the Civic Arena,
Northview Athletic and Lexington Diffley Athletic Fields has been finalized. The specific
implementation schedule of various aspects of the plan are not yet finalized.
4. Staff is meeting with various potential food vendors for Cascade Bay. Captain's Galley will
require significant attention from the vendor supplying food products.
5. The Department was able to secure space from the Convention and Visitor's Bureau for a
coupon in a "coupon book" that is distributed world wide to potential visitors to Eagan. Why
not shop at the Mega Mall all day and relax at Cascade Bay in the evening?
6. Paula Nowariak was elected to serve on the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association board
of directors. This marks the 6th or 7th continuous year of someone from the Department serving
on that board.
7. Staff will be meeting with O'Leary Manor personnel to discuss the addition of programs at that
site, similar to what is currently conducted at Oak Woods of Eagan.
8. Bette Parks who worked with Ken and Dorothy in the early years of Parks and Recreation and
more recently with Central Services at the maintenance facility passed away on December 19.
Bette retired 2 or 3 years ago. Staff's vision of Bette in the Chicken Costume at various special
events is vivid.
9. Friends of the Farm should have a busy winter, planning for additional repairs and
improvements at Holz Farm, designing the new membership window decal and planning
special events such as the May 23 Spring Festival, the June 11 Fun on the Farm Day Camp, the
August 1 Harvest Festival and Lone Oak Days on September 17 & 18. Volunteers are needed to
help with the Community events, the repair work and to maintain the enthusiasm for the farm.
10. Staff has been compiling grant reports for the Mighty Kids Grant, School District 197 LCTS
grant and the Community Development Block Grant. The reimbursements will primarily
benefit Youth Development programs, however, the overall scholarship initiative will be
reimbursed also.
11. The Eagan Hockey Association will again conduct its Mite jamboree at Rahn Park on Saturday,
January 16. This is a festive, fun day for the "little skaters".
12. Inquiries concerning the availability of softball fields for weekend tournaments have begun to
come in. Responses to non-resident groups will be made when the Department's calendar and
youth organization needs are known.
13. Al 1 the winter adult leagues are getting underway the week of January 3rd - 9th. The winter
season allows the city to offer man y different sports for the adults in the community. The
following is an estimated number of people that participate in the adult leagues.
• Basketball - 300 participants
• Boot Hockey - 190 participants
• Broomball - 320 participants
• Co-Rec Broomball - 280 participants
• 4-Man Hockey - 110 participants
• Volleyball (Mens, Womens, Co-Rec) - 680 participants
14. Summer softball will be upon us before you know it. Packets will be going out to returning
teams on February 1st. Finalizing leagues, rules, fees, and start/ end dates will occur in January
after the Softball League Leadership meeting. Registration will begin the beginning of March.
15. All class "A" sites, (double rinks and Clearwater), opened officially over the New Years
weekend as did the Trapp Farm tubing hill. The other rinks will be opened as the conditions
and staffing allow. The extreme cold has limited flooding.
16. According to the Public Works Department the first attempts at clearing designated parkways
have been very successful. The contractor has cleared the paths within the time allowed in the
contract with few problems. Response from the public has been positive.
17. Staff will be making application for a Metro Greenways Planning Grant. The grant would be
used to hire a consultant to assist with the preparation of the management plan for Patrick
Eagan Park A resolution supporting the application was approved by the Council on January
5,1999.
18. Again this year the Park Maintenance staff will assist with the removal of snow from the streets
after each snowfall.
19. The acquisition of the Don Grant property was completed with the closing taking place on
December 31, 1998. Don Grant will be leasing the property back until at least July 1, 1999, at
which time a new lease will be negotiated or a new renter found.
20. The trail grooming contract with Dakota County has been confirmed through 1999. The
agreement covers X-C trails within parks and also the Trapp Farm tubing hill.
21. The Youth Development Program had a wonderful and flourishing year in 1998 including
• 180 youth attending spring session activities from the swimming at the tropics to exploring
Spring Lake Youth Camp.
• In the simmer, we teamed up with District 196 and the State of Minnesota to offer a
summer lunch program. They provided the coordinator and food and together with the
Wescott staff an average of 256 lunches and 175 snacks were served per week.
• Sandwiched in between the lunch program, Summer Fun Program was a big hit.
• We also hosted a very successful "National Night Out" complete with a barbecue.
Approximately 150 resident joined the police and recreation staff for a safe and fun filled
evening.
• Quarry Park Programs started in May and by the end of summer an average of 25 youth
participated each day.
• In the fall we co-hosted a winning event with District 197's ECFE Program entitled "Fall
Harvest Night".
22. Looking ahead to 1999: Youth Development is working on preliminary plans for a city wide
Multi-Cultural Fair. In the Quarry Park neighborhood plans for a March "Spring Hoopla" are
in the works.
23. Recruiting and hiring has begun for Cascade Bay. An Assistant Manager, Lifeguard Manager
and Guest Relations Manager have been hired. We are still in need of a Concessions Manager.
Employment brochures have been sent to all 42 colleges in the state and applications are
starting to come in. Staff estimates the facility will employ approximately 130 personnel.
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ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
JANUARY 14,1999
CONSENTAGENDA
AMOCO SECOND ADDITION - AMOCO OIL COMPANY
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. Any future development of this site shall be subject to the requirements of the City of Eagan's Tree
Preservation Ordinance and a tree inventory and tree preservation plan shall be submitted at the time
of building permit application.
4. This development shall meet its water quality mitigation requirement entirely through on-site
ponding. Ponds shall be constructed to meet the City of Eagan's Detention Basin Design Standards
with a surface area and wet volume of at least.37 acres and 1.0 acre feet acre respectively.
5. Skimmers of suitable design to the City shall be installed on the outlet of all detention basins and the
discharge pipes from the detention basins should be extended to the NWL of Pond EP-7.
6. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of any wetlands shall be preserved.
7. Depressional area in the southwestern portion of the parcel needs to be evaluated for possible
wetland and no filling or draining of any wetlands shall be done.
HITTNER ADDITION- KEITH HITTNER
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plans will be required at the time of building permit application
for lots 1,3,4,and5.
4. This development shall be responsible for a cash dedication of approximately $1,300-1,450 based on
the area and impervious characteristics of developed lots in lieu of on-site ponding.
5. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of both wetlands shall be preserved. Grading on Lot 5 should be done so as not to
encroach on this buffer.
WINDSOR ESTATES - HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be approved as submitted with the following conditions:
• To require that Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot
polyethylene laminate safety netting) be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the
Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
• To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation
Plan and placement ofthe Tree Protection Fencing.
• To require that the applicant install 79 Category B trees and 15 Category C trees as
mitigation for significant tree/woodland removal in excess of allowable limits.
• To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division upon the installation of
the required mitigation for inspection to ensure compliance with the approved Tree
Preservation Plan and Mitigation Schedule.
4. An on-site pond shall be constructed in the northwest corner of the site to provide on-site
treatment for runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should incorporate a 10-foot wide
aquatic bench extending from NWL to 1 foot below NWL and side slopes below the aquatic
bench should be 4:1 to a maximum depth of 4 feet. The pond should have a minimum wet
volume of 0.55 acre-feet.
5. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of the wetland shall be preserved.
MEMO
city of eagan
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JANUARY 6,1999
SUBJECT: AMOCO SECOND ADDITION - AMOCO OIL COMPANY
BACKGROUND
Amoco Oil Company is requesting a Preliminary Subdivision (Amoco 2nd Addition) to create
two lots on 9 acres currently platted as Lots 14-18, Block 5, Eagandale Center Industrial Park
No. 3 located on Neil Armstrong Boulevard.
In 1997 Amoco Oil received a conditional use permit to construct a truck fueling station in
the northeast portion of this property. The rest of the property remains undeveloped. At this
time, Amoco is proposing to re-subdivide the property to create two lots. Lot 1 would
include the fueling station and Lot 2 would include the balance of the property.
At this time Amoco does not have any plans to develop the vacant property (proposed Lot 2)
and will likely sell it in the future to a new owner to develop. Park and trail dedication was
paid for the area encompassed by the existing Lots 14 and 15 in 1997 when the fueling
station was constructed. A cash dedication for parks and trails should be paid for the
remaining 4.9 acres of this property when a building permit is issued for the proposed Lot 2.
A grading permit and tree preservation plan will be required with a building permit
application on Lot 2. In addition, any future development on Lot 2 will need to comply with
all applicable regulations and standards in the City Code.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication.
TREE PRESERVATION
This site, located on the west side of Neil Armstrong Boulevard, in the northwest '/4 of
Section 11, has a fuel station existing in the northeast corner of the site. The southern two-
thirds of the lot is wooded with a variety of hardwood deciduous trees, mostly oaks in the
diameter range of 12" to 24". There also is an existing wetland, about .6 acres in size located
in the east central area of this site. The northern 150 feet of this site has no significant
vegetation on it.
Significant Vegetation
A tree inventory has not been submitted for this site. There is no development or grading
planned for this site. At the City's request, a conceptual site plan has been submitted which
shows how the site could possibly be developed. If, or when the site is developed, especially
if the conceptual site plan is applied, there would be significant tree removal in excess of
allowable limits. Tree preservation issues for this site shall be addressed at the time of
building permit application. The standard tree preservation requirements will then be
applied.
Staff recommends that any future development of this site be subject to the requirements of
the City of Eagan's Tree Preservation Ordinance and that a tree inventory and tree
preservation plan be submitted at the time of building permit application.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
This development is a 7.8 acre parcel located in Drainage Basin E in central northeast Eagan.
The development will generate runoff that will be discharged to Pond EP-l, an 8.4 acre pond
designated as a nutrient trap I the City's water quality management plan, which is connected to
EP-2 via an equalizer pipe. Pond EP-2 is designated as a recreational water body and therefore
warrants a higher level of protection. Pond EP-1 in turn discharges to Pond FP-1, and 18-acre
pond also designated as a nutrient trap, which in turn discharges to Pond FP-14, a designated
stormwater management basin, which then discharges to the Minnesota River bottomlands.
There is no recreational classified water body downstream of the proposed development. No
grading or conceptual plan for ponding was included in this proposal. This development plan
involves an impervious area of 58%.
There is at least one jurisdictional wetland within the development area. No wetland survey has
been done on this site.
Staff recommends that the development meet its water quality mitigation requirement entirely
through on-site ponding. Ponds should be constructed to meet the City of Eagan's Detention
Basin Design Standards with a surface area and wet volume of at least .37 acres and 1.0 acre-
feet, respectively. Skimmers of suitable design to the City shall be installed on the outlet of all
detention basins and the discharge pipes from the detention basins should be extended to the
NWL of Pond EP-7.
The developer should also provide an undisturbed and umaintained buffer extending at least 30
feet back from the delineated boundary of any wetlands to be preserved. Depressional area in
southwestern portion of parcel needs to be evaluated for possible wetland. No filling or
draining of any wetlands should be done.
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. Any future development of this site shall be subject to the requirements of the City of
laagan's Tree Preservation Ordinance and a tree inventory and tree preservation plan shall
be submitted at the time of building permit application.
4. This development shall meet its water quality mitigation requirement entirely through on-
site ponding. Ponds shall be constructed to meet the City of Eagan's Detention Basin
Design Standards with a surface area and wet volume of at least .37 acres and 1.0 acre feet
acre respectively.
5. Skimmers of suitable design to the City shall be installed on the outlet of all detention
basins and the discharge pipes from the detention basins should be extended to the NWL of
Pond EP-7.
6. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of any wetlands shall be preserved.
7. Depressional area in the southwestern portion of the parcel needs to be evaluated for
possible wetland and no filling or draining of any wetlands shall be done.
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city of eagan
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA,DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JANUARY 6,1999
SUBJECT: HITTNER ADDITION - KEITH HTTTNER
BACKGROUND
Keith Hittner is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision (Hittner Addition) with a Variance
to allow lots without public street frontage, to create five lots and one outlot on 4.84 acres at 4700
Nicols Road located at the southeast corner of Pin Oak Drive and Nicols Road in the northeast 1/4 of
Section 31.
The property is unplatted and contains a single-family residence and in-ground swimming pool in the
northeast portion of the site. The home was constructed in 1967 and the pool installed in 1985. The
site is about 50% wooded and contains two existing wetlands. The larger of the two wetlands is
located in the center of the site and the smaller wetland is in the southeast corner of the site. The
bulk of the site is relatively flat, but it slopes up to west and southwest with elevations changes from
912 feet at the wetlands to 945 feet in the southwest corner. The southwest corner is of the site is
also heavily wooded.
A private drive from Pin Oak Drive is proposed to provide access for all five lots. The western
portion of the site is dedicated right-of-way for Nicols Road. The proposed development has a
density of about one unit per acre. All of the lots in this subdivision meet or exceed the minimum
size of 12,000 square feet and the minimum lot width of 85 feet.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication.
TREE PRESERVATION
This 4.8 acre site is located on the southeast corner of Nicols Road and Pin Oak Road in the
northeast'/4 of Section 31. The site currently has one single-family house and an outdoor in-ground
swimming pool on it. The site is about 50% wooded and contains two existing wetlands. The site
has elevation changes from 912 feet (at the wetlands) to 945 feet (in the southeast corner). The
existing vegetation on site consists of mostly oak trees with a few scattered cottonwood, cherry, elm,
ash, and pine. There are also several landscape trees on site around the existing residence.
Significant Vegetation
A tree inventory has been submitted for this site. It indicates that there are 113 significant trees On
site (tree count number revised by staff per current Tree Preservation Ordinance significant tree
definition). Eighty-one significant trees are oaks, ranging in diameters from 6" to 32". A
Grading/Site Plan has been submitted which indicates that four new lots will be created on this site.
Each lot is shown "to be custom graded". It is estimated that there will be a potential total tree
removal of 27 significant trees on these four lots.
Staff recommends that the developer/builder of each of the four lots (Lots 1, 3, 4, and 5) submit an
individual tree preservation plan at the time of building permit application. This recommendation is
standard procedure for custom graded residential lot development.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
This development is located in Drainage Basin A in far southwest Eagan. Only approximately half of
the 4.8-acre parcel will be developed under this proposal. The development will generate runoff that
will be discharged to Pond AP-9, a 5.5-acre pond designated as a sediment basin in the City's water
quality management plan. Pond AP-9 in turn discharges to AP-6, a designated stormwater management
basin, which in turn discharges to AP-39, also classified as a sediment basin, which then discharges to
the Minnesota River bottomlands. There are no recreational classified water bodies downstream of the
proposed development.
Because this is a small development, and there are already two natural wetlands located on the site, staff
recommends that no on-site ponds be constructed to treat runoff from the impervious areas of the
development parcel. However, a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding is recommended.
There are two jurisdictional wetlands within the development parcel. No filling or draining of the
wetlands is proposed.
Staff recommends that:
• A cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding be required for the development. The cash
dedication required based on the area and impervious characteristics of developed lots will be
from $1,300 to $1,450.
• An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of both wetlands be preserved. Grading on lot 5 should be done so as not to encroach
on this buffer.
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. Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plans will be required at the time of building permit application
for lots 1, 3, 4, and 5.
4. This development shall be responsible for a cash dedication of approximately $1,300-1,450 based
on the area and impervious characteristics of developed lots in lieu of on-site ponding.
5. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of both wetlands shall be preserved. Grading on Lot 5 should be done so as not to
encroach on this buffer.
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JANUARY 6,1999
SUBJECT: WINDSOR ESTATES - HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES
BACKGROUND
Hartford Financial Services is requesting approval of a Preliminary Planned Development to allow the
construction of 119 rental townhomes (within 11 buildings) upon a 13.7 acre site located south of Trunk
Highway 55 and east of Rita Court.
Approval of the requested Preliminary Planned Development would simultaneously constitute approval
of a Final Planned Development to be incorporated into a forthcoming PD Agreement.
In the summer of 1988, the Cityapproved a preliminary plat for the subject property entitled "Crystal
Ponds Addition". The development proposal called for 15 individual buildings providing a total of 137
dwelling uits. Final plat approval was never obtained.
In the summer of 1991, the City approved a preliminary plat for the subject property entitled "Burrview
Pond Addition". The development proposal called for a total of 132 rental apartment units within a
single building. Like the Crystal Ponds Addition, final plat approval was never obtained.
This item is scheduled for consideration at the January 26 Advisory Planning Commission meeting.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication..
TREE PRESERVATION
This 13.7 acre site is located on the south side of Hwy 55, east of Rita Court and north of Chapel
Lane in the north half of Section 12. The site has a 2.9 acre wetland in the northeast corner and
significant woodlands extending about 250 feet out from the edge of this wetland. The land
generally slopes down from the edge of the woodlands to the wetland with about a forty-foot drop in
elevation. The existing vegetation on site consists of hardwood deciduous trees.
The applicant contracted with Westwood Professional Services for their woodland evaluation and
Tree Ordinance application. Westwood reports in a memorandum that, due to the large area of
exiting vegetation on the property, it was determined that (following meetings with staff) the most
effective means of ordinance application to the property would be identification of the contiguous
woodland area and then the location of additional individual significant trees outside the woodland
canopy edge. Aerial photography was used to estimate the extent of tree canopy on the property.
The 146,000 square feet of significant woodlands is generally associated, as stated earlier, with the
steep slopes surrounding the wetland on the property. The majority of the western and southwestern
parts of the site are open areas. Fifteen individual significant trees were identified in areas outside of
significant woodlands. These trees are all elm, cottonwood, and boxelder, with the exception of two
oaks (12" and 22" diameter). The 22" diameter oak has suffered some crown damage from the
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storms this spring. A copy of Westwood's memorandum is attached which provides greater detail on
the significant vegetation.
The development as proposed will remove 58,176 square feet of significant woodlands (39.8% of the
total) and 15 significant trees (100% of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation
Ordinance allowable removal for this type of development, single phase, multiple unit residential is
set at 30%. Mitigation for significant tree/woodland removal in excess of allowable limits calculates
to 82 category B trees.
The submitted Tree Preservation and Mitigation Plan indicates that 79 Category B trees and 15
Category C trees (equivalent of 86 Category B trees) will be installed as mitigation for significant
tree/woodland removal in excess of allowable limits. The applicant will also be installing 31 dogwood
and serviceberry shrubs in addition to these trees. All tree mitigation is in addition to the submitted
Landscape Plan, and most will be installed into natural areas (preserved woodlands and edges of
woodlands). The specific location of mitigation plant material will be field staked after construction
completion.
Staff is recommending approval of the Tree Preservation Plan as proposed with the following
conditions:
• To require that Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene
laminate safety netting) be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root
Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
• To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan
and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
• To require that the applicant install 79 Category B trees and 15 Category C trees as mitigation
for significant tree/woodland removal in excess of allowable limits.
• To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division upon the installation of the
required mitigation for inspection to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation
Plan and Mitigation Schedule.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
This development is located within the watershed of Burr Oak Lake, a Class II indirect contact
recreation water body. Runoff from the site will be discharged first to Pond GP-2, a 2-acre pond
designated as a nutrient trap in the City's water. quality management plan. Pond GP-2 in turn
discharges via a lift station to Burr Oak Lake. Staff recommends on-site ponding to treat this runoff
prior to discharge to Pond GP-2 and then to Burr Oak Lake. The development parcel is very hilly,
with a topographic difference of over 50 feet from the southwestern corner to the north-central
portion of the property. Staff recommends that the low area in the northwestern corner of the site be
used to construct a stormwater pond to treat runoff from this development. The excavation should be
conducted to include a 10 foot wide safety bench just below the normal water elevation and that the
side slope below the bench not exceed 4:1. The pond should have a minimum wet volume of 0.55
acre-feet. The development plan provides for adequate ponding.
There is one jurisdictional wetland within the development parcel. No filling of draining of the
wetland is proposed.
Staff recommends that:
• An on-site pond be constructed in the northwest corner of the site to provide on-site
treatment for runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should incorporate a 10-foot
wide aquatic bench extending from NWL to 1 foot below NWL and side slopes below the
aquatic bench should be 4:1 to a maximum depth of 4 feet. The pond should have a
minimum wet volume of 0.55 acre-feet.
• An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of the wetland be preserved.
FOR COMNIISSION CONSIDERATION
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be approved as submitted with the following conditions:
• To require that Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene
laminate safety netting) be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root
Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
• To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation Plan
and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
• To require that the applicant install 79 Category B trees and 15 Category C trees as mitigation
for significant tree/woodland removal in excess of allowable limits.
• To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division upon the installation of the
required mitigation for inspection to ensure compliance with the approved Tree Preservation
Plan and Mitigation Schedule.
4. An on-site pond shall be constructed in the northwest corner of the site to provide on-site
treatment for runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should incorporate a 10-foot wide
aquatic bench extending from NWL to 1 foot below NWL and side slopes below the aquatic
bench should be 4:1 to a maximum depth of 4 feet. The pond should have a minimum wet
volume of 0.55 acre-feet.
5. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated
boundary of the wetland shall be preserved.
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MEMORANDUM 61V07-5150
DATE: December 7. 1998
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TO: Ms. JoAnn Olson, LSA Design. Inc.
FROM: Kathryn Fernholz, Wastwood Professional Services, Inc.
RE: Woodland Evaluation and Application of Tree Ordin nee for Ea n Site
Thank you for the opportunity to visit the site in Eagan together on Friday. I was a roductive meeting,
and I hope you enjoyed seeing the nicer parts of the woodland as much as I did. Fol$owing is my
interpretation of the data we collected and conclusions we made regarding the application of the City of
Eagan's Tree Ordinance on this property.
Ordinance Interpretation and Summary
The tree ordinance for the City of Eagan identifies both "significant trees" and "significant woodlands". ?
The Significant Tree category is divided into Hardwood and Softwood Deciduous. The hardwood
deciduous trees are significant at a minimum diameter of six inches and include treelspecies such as oak,
maple; and birch. The softwood deciduous trees are significant at a minimum diameter of twelve inches
and include box elder, poPIars, and elm. Coniferous trees are significant at a minim}im height of twelve
feet.
Significant woodlands are defined as groupings of deciduous trees between four and twelve inches in
diameter (or conifers four to twelve feet in height) with contiguous crown cover of 5'00 or more square
feet.
Ordinance Application
A tree Survey was completed for the entire site in September, 1998. However, an outdated version of the
tree ordinance was referenced, and therefore hardwood deciduous trees were surveyed to a minimum
diameter of eight inches instead of six. This survey also lacked a canopy line identifying areas of
significant woodland. These errors made it necessary to reevaluate how the ordinance applied to the
property.
Due to :the large area of woodland on the
property, it was determined that the most effective means of
ordinance application to the property would be identification of the contiguous woo~land area and
location of additional individual significant trees occurring outside of the woodland'. canopy edge.
Significant Woodland Identification
Aerial photography (1991) was used to estimate the apparent extent of canopy on the property. The
photo generally shows that the significant woodland is closely associated with the sheep slopes
surrounding the wetland on the property The majority of the western and southwestern parts of the
property are open areas. A site visit was arranged to verify the accuracy of the photo and locate any
additional areas of woodland.
3397433
LSA DESIGN INC 3397433 P.03
12/07/98 12:09 FAX 6129375822 MESTVOOD PROF. SERVICES
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Woodland Evaluation/Tree Ordinance Application - LSA Design, Inc.
December 7, 1998
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Significant Tree Identification
The tree survey completed in September provided an accurate estimate of the number and location of
significant trees on the property. A site visit was arranged to locate any additional significant trees that
occur outside significant woodland areas in accordance with the current tree ordinance.
Results
Our December 4, 1998 site visit confirmed the general accuracy of the aerial photography in identifying
significant woodland areas. The property includes a contiguous significant woodland area located on the
north and east side of the road through the site. This woodland area generally follows slopes surrounding
the wetland. Gaps in the woodland are associated with grassy openings and a road, ns shown on the
survey. Other small gaps are likely to exist within the woodland due to .storm damage and tree loss;
however, these gaps were not extracted from the woodland area.
Two other small patches of woodland were identified on the property. One patch is1located on the west
side of the road and is dominated by mature (>12") boxelder. A second small patch of box elder located
in the south-central portion of the site was also determined to meet the ordinance degnition of a
significant woodland and is identified on the survey. Additional areas were not cony idered significant
woodland due to a variety of factors including insufficient area coverage, a non-contiguous crown,
insufficient diameter measurements, and disease problems (Dutch Elm Disease). 1
One dual-stemmed red oak (6 and 7 inches in diameter) was identified as a significant individual tree
located outside of a significant woodland area. This tree was tagged, located, and a4ded to the tree
survey.
Two priority areas were also identified during the site visit. One area is located in tire south-central
portion of the property. This area includes a number of healthy red oak. The second area is in the
southeast comer of the site and includes mature birch and oak as well as oak regeneration in the grassy
opening. Although the area of oak regeneration does not meet the criteria of significant woodland, this
area is a priority to preserve because it constitutes "future oak canopy" on the site.
An investigation was made into the condition of a solitary oak located in the southl~est corner of the
property. Previous site plans included construction of a retaining wall and other measures for preserving
this tree. The site review indicated that the tree exhibits significant damage including a number of broken
limbs and may be less ofa priority for preservation than the other areas described a,ove.
Recommendations
Due to the contiguous nature of the majority of the woodland on the site and the location of the two
priority areas, it is recommended that site plans be modified to avoid the significant woodland area to the
extent possible and concentrate impacts in the existing open portions of the site. By shifting impacts to
the south and west, into the open areas, it is anticipated that a greater portion of the ;woodland as well as
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FATIHFUL SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL
AND THE CU '`L' OF EAGAN
PARK DEDICATION AND USE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of
by and between the CITY OF EAGAN, a Minnesota municipal corporation (hereinafter the
"City") and FAITHFUL SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL, a Minnesota non-profit
corporation (hereinafter the "School") (collectively referred to as the "Parties").
WHEREAS, the School has acquired approximately 26 acres of land adjacent to Yankee
Doodle Road for the construction of a school (hereinafter referred to as the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the School has submitted a development plan to the City relative to the
construction of a school and other improvements on the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City and the School have joint needs to provide athletic fields
(hereinafter "Athletic Fields") for use by the School's students and the citizens of the City; and
WHEREAS, the development of the School site with the Athletic Fields will provide
benefit to both of the Parties; and
WHEREAS, the City and the School desire to work together to meet the needs of the
citizens and students relative to the use and maintenance of the Athletic Fields.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as
follows:
1. Park Dedication Fee. In lieu of the School providing payment to the City for park and
trail dedication fees, the School shall construct the Athletic Fields, more particularly as
set forth on Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herein.
2. School Development. At the time of school construction, the School shall be responsible
for all costs arising out of or relating to the implementation of the following development
items, as required by and set forth in Exhibit
A. Survey and staking cost for the Athletic Fields;
B. Site grading, topsoil placement and turf establishment
C. Backstops and maintenance strips for the softball and baseball fields;
D. Player benches;
E. Aglime for infields;
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F. Parking and roadway access as set forth on Exhibit
G. All bituminous trails and sidewalks providing pedestrian access to the school building
site as set forth on Exhibit
H. Soccer goals, home plate, pitching rubbers, base anchors and bases;
1. Outfield fencing, if deemed necessary by the School and
J. Bleachers for ballfields.
3. Shared Usage.
A. School Usage. The School shall have exclusive use of the Athletic Fields during the
following times.
i. During regular school hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and
ii. During summer school hours from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
B. City Usage. The City shall have exclusive use of the Athletic Fields during the
following times:
i. During the school year from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and
ii. During summer school hours from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
If either of the Parties desire to schedule activities outside that Party's designated
time, the Parties shall obtain the other Party's prior written consent.
4. Maintenance of Athletic Fields.
a. School Responsibility. The School shall be responsible for all labor and material
costs arising out of or relating to the following items:
i. The school building;
ii. Sealcoating, patching and sub-grade correction, striping and typical maintenance
of the parking lot and access road.
iii. Ground maintenance adjacent to the school building and areas not identified as
part of the three Athletic Fields as identified in Exhibit ;
iv. Annually fertilize the Athletic Fields not later than May 15th using a fertilizer
blend consistent with soil needs and agreed to with City;
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v. Provide for the treatment of broadleaf weeds during the fall season. Additional
applications shall be at School discretion with notice given to the City;
vi. Mowing and trimming athletic fields during the spring school term and upon
completion of programmed community use; and
vii. Provide additional infield material on an annual basis.
B. City Maintenance. The City shall be responsible for all labor and material costs
arising out of or relating to the following items:
i. Infield dragging 3 times per week to commence with the spring season of school
use consistent with scheduled use by the School and community.
ii. Lining/Striping of Athletic Fields when programmed for community use;
iii. Mowing of the three Athletic Fields commencing with the last official day of
school and ending with the last day of programmed use by the community.
iv. Provide trash pick-up at the field locations during the season of field use from
containers located at the fields.
v. Annually fertilize the Athletic Fields during the fall, not later than October 30th,
utilizing a blend consistent with the needs of the turf and agreed to by the School.
vi. Repair the pitcher's mound;
vii. Annually grade the infields; and
viii. Annually aerate the Athletic Fields.
5. Miscellaneous Utility Costs. The school shall be solely responsible for all utility costs,
including but not limited to, electrical, sewer and water charges for the site.
6. Development Costs. The School shall be solely responsible for all costs associated
within development and construction fees directly related to the construction of the
school building, Athletic Fields and site, including building permit fees, SAC and WAC
charges, water treatment plant charges and other charges typical of development.
7. Special Assessments. The School shall be responsible for the assessments that may be
proportional to the site according to the City Assessment Policy.
8. Damaee Costs. The School shall be responsible to recover damage costs and/or pay for
(or repair) vandalism to the school building, its appurtenance, athletic facilities and
parking lots.
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9. Access. The School shall provide reasonable access to the site and parking for
community use of the Athletic Fields and for maintenance of City personnel during
school hours, but not in conflict with School use.
10. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate and the rights granted hereunder shall
automatically terminate if
A. The Property is no longer used for School purposes;
B. Upon mutual written agreement between the Parties;
C. The School's development needs require, in the complete discretion of the School,
use of the property established for the Athletic Fields for purposes other than Athletic
Fields. In such event, the School shall pay any remaining portion of the park
dedication fee pursuant to the attached Exhibit
In the event of termination pursuant to paragraph 10 (c), the remaining park dedication
fee shall be the amount owing as of the first day of the month in which termination
occurs. This calculation shall begin on the first day of the month that the community
begins use of the fields.
11. Liability. The City expressly agrees that its use of the Athletic Fields and surrounding
property shall be undertaken by the City at its sole risk and that the School shall not be
liable for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, attorney fees, court costs and
disbursements, actions or causes of action, whatsoever to any servant, agent, employee or
invitee of the City arising out of or in connection with the City's use and occupancy of
the Athletic Fields. The City hereby expressly forever releases and discharges the School
from all such claims, demands, injuries, damages, attorney fees, court costs and
disbursements, actions or causes of action, whatsoever to any servant, employee or
invitee of the City arising out of or in connection with the City's use of the Athletic
Fields. The City agrees to pay and protect, to indemnify and hold harmless the School
from all claims, demands, injuries, damages and attorney fees, court costs and
disbursements (including costs and fees associated with enforcement of this
indemnification), actions or cause of action, arising out of or resulting in any manner
from its use of the Atheltic Fields by the City and its servants, agents,employees and
invitees.
Similarly, School expressly agrees that its use of the Athletic Fields and surrounding
property shall be undertaken by the School at its sole risk and that the City shall not be
liable for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, attorney fees, court costs and
disbursements, actions or causes of action, whatsoever to any servant, agent, employee or
invitee of the School arising out of or in connection with the School's use and occupancy
of the Athletic Fields. The School hereby expressly forever releases and discharges the
City from all such claims, demands, injuries, damages, attorney fees, court costs and
disbursements, actions or causes of action, whatsoever to any servant, employee or
invitee of the School arising out of or in connection with the School's use of the Athletic
Fields. The School agrees to pay and protect, to indemnify and hold harmless the City
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from all claims, demands, injuries, damages and attorney fees, court costs and
disbursements (including costs and fees associated with enforcement of this
indemnification), actions or cause of action, arising out of or resulting in any manner
from its use of the Athletic Fields by the School and its servants, agents, employees and
invitees.
12. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement of the
School and the City.
CITY OF EAGAN, a Minnesota FAITHFUL SHEPHERD CATHOLIC
municipal corporation SCHOOL, a Minnesota non-profit
corporation
By: Patricia E. Awada By:
Its: Mayor Its:
By: Eugene VanOverbeke
Its: City Clerk
Draft 12/29/98
G/Faithful Shepherd Agreement
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