02/26/2024 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionEAGAN
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, February 26, 2024
MINUTES OF MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2024
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 6:30 p.m. on
Monday, February 26, 2024 at Eagan City Hall. Commission Members present included Member Rotty,
Member McWilliams, Member Klein, Member Hamlin, Member Demartelaere and Member Hassen.
Member Palmer and Member Costain were absent. Staff members present Parks and Recreation
Director Andrew Pimental, Parks Superintendent Chris Fleck and Assistant Director of Parks and
Recreation Jared Flewellen.
APPROVALOFAGENDA
Member Klein asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Assistant Director Flewellen stated there
were none. Member Rotty moved, Member Demartelaere seconded, with all present members voting
in favor to adopt the agenda. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
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APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTE
Member Hamlin moved to approve the minutes from January 22, 2024 workshop, Member McWilliams
seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the amended minutes. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Waterford Apartments Manager, Jennifer Larson spoke about O'Leary Playground Replacement
Project. Larson advocated for the change in location to the north side of the park.
PRESENTATION
Parks Division
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
February 26, 2024
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Chris Fleck, Parks Superintendent presented information from the City of Eagan Parks and Recreation
Department— Parks Division. Fleck shared highlights from park maintenance, forestry, landscaping,
park building maintenance, turf, playgrounds, irrigation and many other items related to the upkeeping
of park spaces.
OLD BUSINESS
Recreation Facilities and Projects Update
Parks Superintendent Chris Fleck presented the current status of the Recreational Facilities Plan in
progress, as well as, the communication plan associated with them. The update included a recap of the
last couple months recent activities regarding the projects as well as a forecasted timeline moving
forward. The projects discussed were a covering/roof for the refrigerated rink at Goat Hill Park, the
Eagan Art House reconstruction project, and the reinvestment project at ECC.
NEW BUSINESS
Public Art 2024
Annually the Parks and Recreation Department installs a variety of public art throughout the system.
An APRC subcommittee was formed and assisted in the interview and selection of pieces to be
installed. In 2024, art pieces will be installed at Civic Center Park, Wescott Library, Cascade Bay. City
Hall Patio and the Civic Arena.
Playground Installation
Assistant Director Flewellen presented information regarding playground replacements as part of the
Capital Improvement Plan. For 2024, O'Leary Park was approved for a playground replacement. The
original playground was installed in 2003 and been deemed due for replacement based on
maintenance and play value. City Staff executed a Request for Proposal and received multiple
submittals that were reviewed by key personnel and, two of which, are currently on the City website
for public comments. Staff has also assessed current playground location and due to parking and ADA
access to playground, staff is recommending moving playground to northern side of park where
current park amenities exist.
Member Rotty moved, Member McWilliams seconded, with all present members voting to approve
staff recommendation to move the playground to the north side of the park. Aye: 6 Nay: 0
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
February 26, 2024
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ROUNDTABLE
Member Hamlin —Visited Woodhaven Park and was very busy.
Member Klein — Kudos to the Park maintenance team. Registered for programs and was
complimentary of online registration process.
Member Rotty —Also attended Woodhaven Park with family and enjoyed the experience.
Member Demartelaere — Enjoys pickleball lessons at the Eagan Community Center.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Assistant Director Flewellen presented highlights from recent and upcoming activities in the Eagan
Parks and Recreation Department,
ADJOURNMENT
After further brief discussion, Member Demartelaere moved, Member Hamlin seconded with all
members present voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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