09/26/2016 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commissionr
City of Baran Approved November 21, 2016
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, September 26, 2016
MINUTES OF MEETING OF September 26, 2016
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) was called to order at 7:00
p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2016. 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 Neuman moved, Member Wietecki seconded, with all
members present voting to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Neuman moved, Member Peterson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
approve the minutes of the July 18, 2016 regular meeting, as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
Member Farlee moved, Member Klein seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve
the minutes of the August 15, 2016 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 Anderson along with Jack Becker and Bob
Lemming from ForeCast Public Art for the final presentation and recommendations for public art.
ForeCast Public Art reviewed definitions, costs, examples and recommendations for usage of public art
in Eagan through a visual presentation.
Next the commission discussed final CIP recommendations that will be passed to City Council. Director
Pimental discussed the history and background of CIP items for the 2017 budget. The commission and
Director Pimental discussed future plans and implantation for 2017 projects.
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Member Wietecki moved, Member Peterson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
approve the recommended projects for the 2017-2021 CIP, as presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
NEW BUSINESS
Tipperary Residential
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Jared Flewellen gave a summary of the Tipperary Residential
Development project. Pulte Homes Group and other related entities associated with the organization
is proposing a Preliminary Planned Development and Preliminary Subdivision of 21 residential houses
at the intersection of Wescott Road and Dodd Road. After discussion with the Commission, Member
Peterson moved, Member Neuman 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
Quarry Road Mixed Use Project
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Jared Flewellen gave a summary of the Quarry Road Mixed Use
Development project. A Preliminary Planned Development and Preliminary Subdivision of retail,
hotel, senior housing and apartment complex near the intersection of Quarry Road and Yankee Doodle
Road. 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
Waters 1 LQ Hotel
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Jared Flewellen gave a summary of the Waters 1 LQ Hotel
Development project. Waters Group and other related entities associated with the organization is
proposing a Preliminary Planned Development and Preliminary Subdivision of a two acre lot to
development a four story hotel at the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Dodd Road. After discussion
with the Commission, Member Neuman moved, Member Peterson 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 explained changes and implementation of a winter recreational trail plan for the
2016-2017 season. Director Pimental presentation three tail loops which will be plowed for off-street
leisure use.
Director Pimental announced Recreation Supervisor Kerry Phillips will be resigning from her
employment with the City of Eagan.
Director Pimental announced that the City of Eagan Parks and Recreation Department and District 196
Community Education has begun quarterly collaboration meetings to discuss effective and efficient
program offerings in Eagan.
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Director Pimental presented Department Highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks and
Recreation Department.
ROUND TABLE
Member Linda Klein presented a Holz Farm postcard that was designed for distribution
Member Aileen Hough discussed the social media site Next Door and the benefits that her family has
seen and how the City of Eagan could benefit from the site.
Member Palmer expressed his gratitude for league management and maintenance. Member Palmer
also expressed his gratitude for the CIP process.
Member Peterson expressed gratitude for the work of Recreation Supervisor Kerry Phillips.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Member Farlee moved, Member Hough seconded with all
members, r ent v sting to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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