03/20/2017 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionCity of Eajan
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, March 20, 2017
MINUTES OF MEETING OF March 20, 2017
Approved 4-17-17
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) was called to order at 7:00
p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2017. Commission Members present included Member Michael Palmer,
Member Dorothy Peterson, Member Linda Klein, Member David Wietecki, Member Jerry Farlee,
Member Aileen Hough and Member Nathan Neuman. Staff members present included Director of Parks
and Recreation Andrew Pimental and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Jared Flewellen. Not
present was member Andrea Todd -Harlin.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Palmer asked Director Pimental if there were any changes to the agenda. Director Pimental
stated there were no changes. Member Wietecki moved, Member Neuman seconded, with all
members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Peterson moved that the minutes be amended to include Arrowhead Lodge BRF dedication
include tree dedication, wetland mitigation and water quality information as well as corrected park and
trails dedication.
Member Neuman seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes as
amended of the February 27, 2017 regular meeting, as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard on items that were not on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
Director Pimental introduced Recreation Supervisor Julie Andersen. Julie Andersen presented on 2017
Public Art process including the history, role of the commission, placement, goals, funding, call for
artists and selection.
The commission showed concern with the recommended park site selection and their role within the
public art process. Director Pimental and the commission discussed possibilities for increased
involvement.
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NEW BUSINESS
United Properties
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Jared Flewellen gave a summary of the United Properties project.
United Properties is proposing a Planned Development Amendment of a multi -story office and parking
located at 2900 Ames Crossing Road and 505 Shanahan Way. After discussion with the Commission,
Member Peterson moved, Member Farlee seconded with all member present voting in favor of the
proposed dedication to be considered for recommendation to the to the City Council: Aye: 7 Nay: 0
Minnesota Autism Center
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Jared Flewellen gave a summary of the Minnesota Autism Center
Development project. Minnesota Autism Center applied for a Preliminary Planned Development to
allow a skills development center for the property located at 2100 Silver Bell Road. After discussion
with the Commission, Member Neuman moved, Member Klein seconded with all member present
voting in favor of the proposed dedication to be considered for recommendation to the to the City
Council: Aye: 7 Nay: 0
STAFF REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS
Director Pimental updated the commission on the upcoming commission meetings. Director Pimental
explained expectations on template of the meetings, tours and subject matter.
Director Pimental presented Department Highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks and
Recreation Department including thanking staff and commissioners for their roles in the recent
Community Connections special event.
ROUND TABLE
Member Farlee thanked Julie Andersen for her presentation and clarifation on the public art process.
Member Palmer expressed his gratitude for the work of Commissioner Wietecki during his service on
the commission.
Member Peterson made an announcement of the upcoming Tree Sale being held thorugh the Parks
and Recreation Department.
Member Klein expressed her excitement for the upcoming Big Rig Rally event held at Central
Maintenance and new Fire Station #1
Member Hough expressed her excitement for being involved in Community Connections and
complimented the event
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Member Wietecki thanked the commission for their role and his appreciated his time on the
commission.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Member Peterson moved, Member Klein seconded with all
members present voting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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