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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, June 20, 2022
Chair Klein opened the meeting and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Klein asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Director Pimental stated there
were none. Member Palmer moved, Member Roddy seconded, with all present members
voting in favor to adopt the agenda with changes. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Chair Klein called for approval of the May 16, 2022 meeting minutes. Member Palmer moved
to approve the minutes from May 16, 2022 meeting, Member Roddy seconded, with all present
members voting in favor to adopt the minutes presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
No visitors to be heard.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
PRESENTATIONS
Dakota County staff, including Mary Jackson, Planning staff; Kurt Chatfield, Project Manager;
and Niki Geisler, Director of Parks were on hand to present to the Commission the vision and
timeline for the Veterans Memorial Greenway project extended from Dodd Road in Eagan all
the way to the East through Inver Grove Heights.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
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DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Director Pimental presented the written report in the commission packet.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Klein asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting so the commission could move forward
with their annual tour of the park system. Member Hamlin moved, Member Rotty seconded
with all members present voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at
7:52 p.m.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Monday, August 15, 2022
MINUTES OF MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2022
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission (APrC) began at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August
15, 2022 at Eagan City Hall. Commission Members present included Member Klein, Member Demartelaere,
Member Hamlin, Member Heimisdottir, Member McWilliams, Member Costain and Member Palmer. Member
Rayman and Member Rotty were absent. Staff members present Parks and Recreation Director Andrew
Pimental, Recreation Manager Tanya Mozingo, Facility Manager Mark Vaughan, Facility Manager Chris Fleck,
Parks Superintendent Paul Graham and Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jared Flewellen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Klein asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Director Pimental stated there was one addition
under presentations to highlight the retirements of Loudi Rivamonte and Paul Graham. Member Heimisdottir
moved, Member Costain seconded, with all present members voting in favor to adopt the agenda with changes.
Aye: 7 Nay: 0
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Member Palmer moved to approve the minutes from June 20, 2022 meeting, Member Hamlin seconded, with all
present members voting in favor to adopt the minutes presented. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Kelly O'Donnell — Best Shift Hockey & Training - kelly@bestshifthockey.com
Discussed how the Eagan community could utilize the G.O.A. F. outdoor skating rink based on her business.
O'Donnell mentioned that she would be happy to be apart of the design process so the rink could be utilized
year round with inline skating options.
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PRESENTATION
MRPA Awards
Chelsea Swiggum from MRPA Awards Committee presented the City of Eagan with two awards for 2021
projects. The two awards were for Cascade Bay Lifeguard Training Pipeline and Destination All Play at
Woodhaven Park.
Retirements
Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Pimental highlighted two upcoming staff retirements from the Parks and
Recreation Department for Recreation Supervisor Loudi Rivamonte and Parks Superintendent Paul Graham.
Loud! Rivamonte was with the City for 20 years and Paul Graham was with the City for 33 years.
Cascade Bay / Civic Arena
Mark Vaughan, Civic Arena and Aquatics Manager presented information and highlights from the City of Eagan
Civic Arena and Aquatics Division. The Civic Arena and Aquatics Division oversees the Eagan Civic Arena rentals
and activities, Cascade Bay and Cardio Bay.
Capital Improvement Projects
Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Pimental presented on the Capital Improvement Projects. Annually the
staff of the Parks and Recreation department work through a variety of meetings throughout the spring and
summer to coordinate projects that are built and completed that year, as well as plan for the next five years of
capital investment.
No old business at this time.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Development Review
Tidal Wave
Assistant Director Flewellen presented the application, Tidal Wave Car Wash is proposing a Preliminary
Subdivision to create two lots upon approximately 8.4 acres at 2055 Cliff Road, and a Planned Development
Amendment to allow construction of a commercial car wash upon approximately 1.62 acres in the northeast
portion of the site.
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Member Demartelaere moved, Member Palmer seconded, to recommend to approve cash dedication for park
and trail dedication. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
Timeless Homes
Assistant Director Flewellen presented the application who is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision to
create two single family lots upon approximately 0.95 acres located at 2107 Silver Bell Road.
Member Hamlin moved, Member Heimisdotter seconded, to recommend to approve cash dedication for park
and trail dedication. Aye: 7 Nay: 0
ROUNDTABLE
Member Demartelaere — Enjoyed Market Fest last Wednesday
Member Hamlin —Thanks for fixing Blackhawk Park dock and thank you to maintenance for quick work on the
tournament maintenance.
Member Heimisdottir— Woodhaven Park has been popular with friends. Also has neighbors who requested
trash cans at parks.
Member Klein — Great work on Holz Farm activities and updates.
Member Costain —Toured the CIP sites and enjoyed seeing the different facility sites.
Member McWilliams —Thank you to Parks team for additional benches during National Night Out. Neighbor
works at Eagan Community Center and is enjoying it. Neighbors continue to want trash cans at parks.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Manager Fleck presented highlights from recent activities in the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department.
ADJOURNMENT
After further brief discussion, Member McWilliams moved, Member Heimidottir seconded with all members
present voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Secretary Date
Not Approved