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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, January 22, 2024
MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUAO 22, 2024
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 6:30 p.m. on
Monday, January 22, 2024 at Eagan City Hall. Commission Members present included Member Rotty,
Member McWilliams, Member Klein, Member Hamlin, Member Demartelaere, Member Costain,
Member Palmer and Member Hassen. Staff members present Parks and Recreation Director Andrew
Pimental, Parks Superintendent Chris Fleck and Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Jared
Flewellen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Klein asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Assistant Director Flewellen stated there
were none. Member Palmer moved, Member McWilliams seconded, with all present members voting
in favor to adopt the agenda. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Demartelaere moved to approve the minutes from November 20, 2023 workshop, Member
Hamlin seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the amended minutes. Aye: 7
Nay: 0
No visitors to be heard.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
PRESENTATION
Eagan Athletic Association
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
January 22, 2024
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Eagan Athletic Association team members JJ Kirby, Dan Sagstetter, Mike Langley, and Todd Wrucke
presented information and highlights from the offerings and activities through Eagan Athletic
Association. The Eagan Athletic Association offers baseball, basketball, cross country, football, lacrosse,
rugby, soccer, softball, track, volleyball, wrestling, ultimate frisbee for almost 7000 children.
OLD BUSINESS
Recreation Facilities and Projects Update
Parks Superintendent 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
Small Area Plan
Mike Schultz, City Planner presented the small area plan for the Central Park Area which is home to the
City's Community Center and Central Park. This area includes three large office parcels. Once bustling
offices to Argosy, Delta, and Unisys, these sites are now vacant or underused and candidates for
rehabilitation and/or redevelopment. The Northwest Central Commons provides an opportunity for
the City of Eagan to advance economic development goals while delivering improved public services,
housing choices, and recreation activities.
Deerwood Forest
Assistant Director Flewellen presented the development application, the applicant is requesting
approval of a Preliminary Subdivision (Deerwood Forest) to create two lots upon approximately 1.1
acres located south of Deerwood Drive between Pilot Knob Road and Denmark Avenue in the
southwest % of Section 22 legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Altobelli Addition.
Member Palmer moved, Member Costain seconded, to recommend to approve cash dedication for
park and trail dedication. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
ROUNDTABLE
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
January 22, 2024
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Member Costain — Complimented the parks and specifically Goat Hill Park.
Member Palmer — Appreciate staff efforts to get rinks up and running.
Member Hassen — Highlighted the unseasonable weather with lack of snow.
Member Klein — Excited for the participation at Goat Hill Park.
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 Palmer moved, Member Hamlin seconded with all members
present voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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