01/15/2009 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday January 14, 2009
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 pm
II. Adopt Agenda 7:01 pm
III. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 7:02 pm
IV. Visitors to be Heard 7:03 pm
V. Director's Update Pages 3-4 7:04 pm
VI. Consent Agenda 7:19 pm
A. Rusten Norvin Oaks Pages 5-6
B. MVTA Cedar Grove Park and Ride - TKDA-Terry Olsen Pages 7-9
VII. Development Proposals 7:10 pm
VIII. Old Business 7:20 pm
IX. New Business 7:21 pm
X. Other Business and Reports
A. Recreation Facilities Division Report 7:22 pm
XI. Communications Pages 10-11 7:32 pm
XII. Round Table 7:33 pm
XIII. Adjournment 7:35 pm
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request
at least 96 hours in advance of the event. I fa notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids.
Next Advisory Parks Commission Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2009
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
2008-2009 MEETING SCHEDULE
Jun Aug Dec Jan Feb
May 16 July 18 Sept Oct Nov 15 Mar Apr 15 12 NAME 19 No 14 v 15 20 17 No Thurs Thurs 16 20
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Thor Anderson x X 0* X X X
Phil Belfiori x X X X X X
Jennifer Dahlquist x X X X 0* 0*
Bruce Goff (Alternate) 0* X X X X X
Laurie Halverson x X 0 X X X
Duane Hansen x X X X X X
Dorothy Peterson x X X X X X
X X
Ryan Zipf x 0* X 0*
X = present O = absent 0* = notified staff of absence prior to meeting
Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acquisition/
Ryan Zipf Phil Belfiori Development Sub-Committee
Jennifer Dahlquist Duane Hansen Dorothy Peterson
Thor Anderson Laurie Halverson
UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES:
¦ Alternative Funding
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
2008-09 MEMBERS
NAME AND ADDRESS TERM TELEPHONE: TERM
START EXPIRES
THURSTON "THOR" ANDERSON 2008 651-688-8157 (H) 5/2010
1658 Mallard Drive (2 yr. 2008) 651-687-8804 (W)
Eagan, MN 55122 thoranderson(d)vahoo.com (H)
thurston.anderson thomsonreuters.com (W)
PHIL BELFIORI 2002 651-905-0293 (H) 5/2009
3671 Canary Way (1 yr. 2002) 651-266-9112 (W)
(3 yr, 2003) 651-230-2051 (cell)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr, 2006)
PhiI.Belfiori ci.s aul.mn.us
JENNIFER DAHLQUIST 2007 612-803-0262 (H) 5/2010
3885 Gibraltar Trail (1 yr. 2007) 612-626-1602 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 (2 yr, 2008) JennferdahlpuistCg)gmail.com
BRUCE GOFF (Alternate) 2008 651-686-7170 (H) 512009
782 Mill Run Path (1 yr. 2008) 952-833-8183 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 Bruce.goffftomcast.net
LAURIE HALVERSON (Secretary) May, 2006 651-249-9245(Cell) 5/2009
680 Brockton Circle (1 yr. 2006) 651-686-0183 (H)
Eagan, MN 55123 (2 yr, 2007) ihalverson(a)cpintemet.com
DUANE L. HANSEN May, 2004 952-894-9228 (W) 5/2010
3911 Denmark Ave (1 yr. 2004) 651-687-9566 (H)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2005) d1hansen0g.com
(2 r, 2008)
DOROTHY PETERSON (Chair) 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 5/2009
4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2000)
Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2003) norsk4337(rDiuno.com
(3 yr, 2006)
RYAN ZIPF (Vice Chair) 2005 651-686-2958 (H) 5/2009
4721 Pebble Beach Way (1 yr. 2005) 651-281-1275 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr, 2006) rzipf Imnc.org
Eagan City Staff E-Mail:
~sjohnson@citvofeaaan.com cmesko@citvofeagan.com poison@citvofeaaan.com
ahove@cityofeactan.com emacbeth@citvofeagan.com L12-11-08
Phone #651-675-5505 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 p.m.)
Eagan Parks and Recreation Phone Number: 651-675-5500
Eagan Parks and Recreation Staff E-Mail
Director
Juli Seydell Johnson jsiohnson@cityofeagan.com
Administration:
Cherryl Mesko cmesko@cityofeagan.com
Paul Olson polson@cityofeagan.com
Paula Nowariak pnowariak@cityofeagan.com
Sonya Rippe srippe@cityofeagan.com
Forestry:
Gregg Hove ghove@cityofeagan.com
Water Resources:
Eric Macbeth emacbeth@cityofeagan.com
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: JULI SEYDELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2009
ITEM I: Call to order
ITEM II: Approval of agenda
ITEM III: Approval of minutes of November
ITEM IV: Visitors to be Heard
Staff is not aware of any visitors who wish to address the Commission at this
time.
ITEM V: Director's Update
Director Johnson will provide a brief overview of activities and events within the
department
ITEM VI: Consent Agenda
Background information is included in the packet for the two Consent Agenda
items; Rusten Norvin Oaks and MVTA Cedar Grove Park and Ride.
ITEM VII: Development Proposals
There are no development proposals for the Commission to review.
ITEM VIII: Old Business
There are no Old Business items for the Commission to review.
ITEM IX: New Business
There are no New Business items for the Commission to review.
ITEM X: Other Business and Reports
An overview of the recent Recreation Facilities Division activities will be
provided to the Commission.
ITEM XI: Communications
Two items are enclosed in the packet; an article on the Start Smart Program in
Eagan and correspondence from a new ECC fitness member.
ITEM XII: Round Table
Any items of concern that might be placed on upcoming agendas or items of
interest will be identified.
ITEM XIII: Adjournment
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Date: January 12, 2009
Agenda Item: VI-A; Rusten Norvin Oaks
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City of Eaaall Information
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AGENDA ITEM: VI-A; RUSTEN NORVIN OAKS
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: JULI SEYDELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
l ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and
wetlands issues that pertain to the Rusten Norvin development.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
Esten Rusten is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision (Rusten Norvin Oaks) to
create two lots upon .87 acres located at 4870 Rusten Road legally described as Lot 1, Block 1,
Norvin Oaks, located in the SE 1/4 of Section 31.
The Norvin Oaks property was platted in 1982. The existing home was constructed in 1983. The
subject site is one platted parcel and contains a single family home and shed. The property abuts
single-family homes to the north, south and west and is adjacent to I-35E and Hwy 77 to the
south/east. The site is zoned R-1. The proposed two lots on.87 acres results in a density of 2.3
units per acre. Proposed Lot 1 is 19,051 sq. ft and proposed Lot 2 is 18,982 sq. ft. The existing
single-family home and shed will remain. Access to the existing and proposed lot is provided via
Rusten Road.
The result of the proposed subdivision will be two single family parcels that meet all R-1 zoning
standards.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION:
This development shall be responsible for a cash Parks and Trails dedication applied to the newly
created residential lot.
TREE PRESERVATION:
An individual lot tree preservation plan will be required at the time of building permit application.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
Similar to other residential developments and regardless of size, this subdivision ultimately will
generate additional stormwater runoff within the City via creation of additional impervious
surfaces. Thus, this proposed development is subject to policies of Eagan's Water Quality and
Wetland Management Plan to protect surface water resources from impacts of land development
and must comply with City Code §4.33 Post Construction Requirements. To reasonably and
practically meet these policies and regulations, the development is responsible only to pay a water
quality dedication fee. Consistent with the current City Fee Schedule, this fee is a calculated cost
of the stormwater treatment pond that would be needed for this subdivision.
WETLANDS REQUIREMENTS
The proposed subdivision is subject to City Code § 11.67 Wetlands Protection and Management
Regulations because there is a wetland on site. The City has not assigned a management
classification to the wetland, however, as neither its boundary has been delineated nor its ecological
condition has been assessed. Consequently, City Wetland Buffer and Wetland Setback requirements
are currently unknown. According to § 11.67, Subd. 4. B., therefore, the applicant is responsible to
have the wetland delineated and assessed by a Certified Wetland Delineator.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash Parks dedication applied to the newly
created residential lot.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash Trails dedication applied to the newly
created residential lot.
3. This development shall be responsible for an individual lot tree preservation plan a the time of
building permit application for the newly created residential lot.
4. A cash dedication in lieu of on-site water quality ponding shall be required for this
development, consistent with City policies and City Code §4.33.
5. Prior to application for final subdivision approval, the applicant shall have the wetland
delineated and assessed by a Certified Wetland Delineator, according to City Code § 11.67.
JANUARY 2009
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE
• Negotiations with T-Mobile for a cellular installation on an existing Xcel tower in Trapp Farm
Park are going well. The design for the access drive incorporates many BMP's to prevent erosion
• The Library has completed their move out of the Civic Arena mezzanine and the space is now
carpeted and ready to rent. Having the library in the mezzanine proved to be a great partnership.
• The community center is preparing for some large upcoming community events, including the
community garage sale on January 31St and the Rotary Gala on February 7th.
• The Minnesota Timberwolves held a basketball clinic at the community center over the holiday
break for local youth. Over 40 kids attended the day-long clinic.
SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Cascade Bay positions have been posted for the upcoming season.
• With the current catering and alcohol contracts due to expire, staff received nine catering proposals
and two alcohol proposals for the 2009-2012 contract. After careful consideration, the finalists
have been chosen and recommendations will go to City Council on January 20th.
• The holiday season has created a wave of newly engaged brides-to-be. The Saturdays for 2010 are
starting to fill at the community center.
STRENGTHEN SAFETY AND SECURITY
• Based on a mandate from the City's risk management company, a letter is being sent to all users of
the Civic Arena about no practices, ball/stick/puck movement or warm-ups (other than in-place
stretching) in common areas. Those activities can be scheduled in designated areas on a space
available basis. The change is to protect the safety of participants, spectators and staff.
PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
• There are 125 teams participating in Winter sports. Spring-Summer sports for information will be
going out at the end of January.
• The ice rinks are in great shape, considerable time has been required to keep them clear of snow,
use levels have been fairly high
• The snow conditions and heavy use at the Trapp Farm tubing hill have made for great sliding. Staff
has had to "rough-up" the snow at the bottom of the hill to help the tubes slow down
• A new health and wellness class was added on to the offerings in the Lone Oak Room in January.
The class is called, "Fit for Life".
• One hundred twenty-five (125) 30-day fitness passes were sold during the month of December, up
from 35 in 2007.
• Currently promoting a discounted enrollment fee during the month of January for ECC fitness
memberships, 75 new members as of January 8th .
• Fitness on the Road revenue from classes held at BCBS was $3,400 over 2007's total.
• Group fitness classes are seeing increased attendance with 34 participants in yoga, 25 in step, and
20 in hip-hop hustle. Everyone's serious about staying in shape.
PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
• Water Quality staff has been monitoring oxygen levels in lakes, several aerators have been
installed.... stay well clear of the areas posted with "THIN ICE" signs.
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FACILITATE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
• Eagan Art House submitted a grant for $3,000 for summer community outreach to include
activities at the Eagan Art Festival, Eagan Art House Open House and adult classes at Dakota
Woodlands. Focus of activities is to build community through art.
• Eagan Senior and 55 plus volunteers will be honored at the annual volunteer gala on January 26.
PROVIDE RECREATION EXPERIENCES
• Eagan skate school had close to 500 students for the winter classes.
• Oasis Teen Center will host middle school dances on January 9 and February 6.
• The 55 plus and Senior Program will again host tax preparations provided by AARP volunteers for
seniors and low income individuals starting in February.
• A second semester of painting classes for grades 7-12 at South Heights Homeschool begins mid-
January.
KUDOS TO STAFF:
• The Park Maintenance staff has built some great ice and got the rinks open on schedule despite the
high number of snow events which require them to not only plow parks but also City buildings and
Streets. The total number of call outs has already exceeded the annual average
• Overnight custodian Don Swanson has taken the Eagan Civic Arena cleaning to a higher level. Don
transferred to the Civic Arena from the ECC and brought his attention to detail with him.
• A huge thank you to Civic Arena Staff and Patty Brown (PT skating pro) for assisting in the
vacancy of the skate school director position. It is hoped that the position will be filled in late
spring/early summer.
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AGENDA ITEM: VI-B; MVTA CEDAR GROVE PARK AND RIDE-TKDA/TERRY OLSEN
TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
PREPARED BY: JULI SEYDELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and
wetlands issues that pertain to the MVTA Cedar Grove Park and Ride development.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY:
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is requesting approval of a Preliminary
Subdivision and Preliminary Planned Development to create a park and ride lot upon
approximately 9 acres located east of Hwy 77 in the NE 1/4 of Section 19.
Following completion of a Redevelopment Study commenced in 1998, the City created the Cedar
Grove Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, which is adjacent to this area, in
2001. The TIF District was certified by Dakota County in December of 2002. Since then, the
City has undertaken physical improvements to realign the Silver Bell Road intersection with
Cedar Grove Parkway (formerly Beau d'Rue Drive) and Hwy. 13, and installed gateway
landscaping and streetscaping in the area. The City's Comprehensive Guide Plan was amended in
2003, incorporating a small area plan for Special Area #5 (Cedar Grove). The Cedar Grove
District (CGD) zoning ordinance was adopted in December 2002, and in 2003 the City rezoned
approximately 96 acres within the Cedar Grove redevelopment area to CGD.
The site is undeveloped and consists of MnDOT right-of-way. An existing public street, Nicols
Road, is adjacent to the east of this property.
The applicant is proposing to rezone the right-of-way to Planned Development zoned property.
The proposed Preliminary Planned Development consists of a bus station, park and ride lot, and
pick-up/drop-off short-term parking stalls. Long range plans include structured parking and
design that would accommodate center-running Bus Rapid Transit with a skyway link to the park
and ride.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION:
Consistent with past policy; because the applicant is a Public Agency and the facility will be
operated for the benefit of the general public, no Parks or Trails dedication will be assessed to this
development. The most recent existing example being the transit station at the corner of Pilot
Knob and Yankee Doodle for which dedication was only applied to the private components of the
proposal. There are no private components included in this proposal.
TREE PRESERVATION:
A Tree Preservation Plan submitted with this application indicates that there five areas of significant
woodlands, totaling 41,368 square feet, and fourteen (14) significant trees existing at this site. Tree
species include boxelder, cottonwood, ash, elm, and Austrian pine. Tree diameters range from 3
inches (woodland trees) to 20 inches, averaging about 10".
According to the submitted Tree Preservation Plan, 37,644 square feet of significant woodlands
(91 % of the total) will be removed, and fourteen (14) significant trees (100% of the total) will be
removed. The City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance sets an allowable removal for this type
of development at 30%. With a significant tree removal greater than the allowable, there is a
required tree mitigation of one-hundred twenty-one (121) Category B trees associated with this
application.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS:
Water Quality
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additional stormwater runoff within the City via creation of additional impervious surfaces. Thus,
this proposed development is subject to policies of Eagan's Water Quality and Wetland
Management Plan to protect surface water resources from impacts of land development and must
comply with City Code §4.33 Post Construction Requirements for management of stormwater
runoff, imperviousness, best management practices, and stormwater treatment ponding. The
developer proposes to treat stormwater by constructing a pond on site.
Wetlands
Because there are no wetlands on this site, the proposed subdivision is not subject to City Code
§ 11.67 Wetlands Protection and Management Regulations.
ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION:
1. Due to the public aspects of this development, it shall not be subject to a Parks or Trails
dedication
2. To require that the applicant fulfill tree mitigation conditions through the installation of one
hundred twenty-one (121) Category B trees.
3. The applicant shall protect preserved significant trees through the placement of required Tree
Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety
netting), to be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone,
whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved on-site.
4. The applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-construction site
inspection at least five days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance
with the approved Tree Preservation Plan and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing.
5. A stormwater treatment pond shall be constructed in conformance with City Code §4.33.
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From: Marshall Grange on behalf of fitness support
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:21 PM
To: Cherryl Mesko; Mike Sipper; Heidi Sedlacek; Melissa Wind; Ruth Ebert; Matthew Mack; Barb
Normandin
Cc: Fitstaff; eccguestservices
Subject: FW: Fitness Center
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Hello everybody, I wanted to share this positive feedback from a new member that has joined! Way to go
everybody-his perspective and experience thus far is a result of all the things we all do!
Mike, could you please share this with your custodian staff to attribute all of their efforts-thanks.
Marshall Granges Fitness Coordinator I Eagan Community Center
1501 Central Pkwy I Eagan, MN 55121 1651-675-5557 1 mgranae(a!cityofeagan.com City of Fao11
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From: peteandkari [mailto:peteandkari@msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:47 AM
To: fitness support
Subject: Fitness Center
I was a long time member of Ballys club in the Cedarvale Shopping Center, however; even though I did not frequent the
club much the last couple of years I missed it. when it was gone.
I had not visited the Eagan facility until the day before I joined. The facility is truly impressive. The thing that struck me
most was the way the center is maintained, everything is "clean", and the equipment is new and well maintained. I don't
know if you were ever in the Ballys club but it was getting pretty run down and was anything but clean.
I want to commend the city of Eagan (I have been an Eagan resident for over 40 years) and the folks that run/maintain the
fitness facility, it is a facility to be proud of.
Since I only live 1.25 miles away it was a perfect fit for me and I look forward to using it often.
Allen D. Peterson
1467 Blackhawk Lake Drive
Eagan, MN 55122
email: peteandkari(a)msn.com
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Smaller groups equaling bigger impact at City of Eagan Parks and
Recreation (Minn.)
The City of Eagan Parks and Recreation uses smaller lass sizes to ensure that both children and parents reap many benefits
through Start Smart
The City of Eagan Parks and Recreation (Minn.) has no The City of Eagan currently offers Start Smart Basketball,
shortage of parents and young children looking to sign up for Football and Soccer, as well as the general Start Smart
their Start Smart Sports Development program. Despite their program.
large numbers, they still manage keep class sizes small under
the belief that smaller groups allow for more attention to be "Our athletic association doesn't start the kids until after
paid to each child, kindergarten, so this is the perfect program to do," said
Champlin. "Every time we have done a general Start Smart
"It works with bigger groups, but it's better to have smaller , program everyone is impressed, so we branched out with the
groups," said Holly Champlin, recreation supervisor for the other sports."
City of Eagan Parks and Recreation. "We like the curriculum,
we like the equipment and it's really easy to run." Although classes are designed to accommodate up to 30
parent-child groups, Champlin does her best to keep the
Before Start Smart came to Eagan there was a strong demand classes small so that kids can receive closer one-on-one
for some sort of sports program for children ages 3 to S. Start instruction.
Smart provides an instructional sports curriculum for both (continued page 2...)
parents and kids that is focused on motor skill development.
Start Smart a perfect fit at MacDill AFB
MacDill Air Force Base has been using the Start Smart Sports Development Programs with great success since 7994
Like many American military bases, MacDill Air Force Base (Fla.) fitness director for MacDill Air Force Base. "I can see the difference
has long been an avid supporter and member of the National in the skill ability of those kids who participated in Start Smart
Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS). Since 1988 they have been before they begin our sports leagues."
training their youth sports coaches through NAYS'volunteer
coaches education program, the National Youth Sports Many U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine bases utilize this
Coaches Association (NYSCA). innovative program that offers sports skills instruction while also
providing a valuable bonding experience for parents and children.
Always eager to try new programs offered by NAYS, MacDill
began using the Start Smart Sports Development Programs in The program has proven to be a perfect fit for military bases, in
1994. Nearly 15 years later, Start Smart is still going strong at part because of its structured curriculum and its comprehensive
MacDil( and the older sports leagues are reaping the benefits. package of instructional equipment and materials. Because youth
sports leagues are often so popular on military bases, military
"Start Smart allows me to introduce youth sports and skill parents like the idea of their children getting started with sports
acquisition at an early age," said Steve Bowlin, youth sports and the right way. (continued page 2...)
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Smaller groups equaling bigger impact continued...
The children leave Start Smart classes with a renewed sense of confidence from the skills they just learned - skills which better
prepare them for competitive team sports. Parents love the program for the Instruction their
children receive but also because it allows them to have some quality one-on-one time with
their child.
"From what we hear from parents, it's good to give them an introduction to sports," said
Champlin. "We always get great, great feedback. The parents really like It
The City of Eagan, like Start Smart, believes in the importance of starting kids out with a
healthy and active lifestyle early on. By getting kids involved in sports at a young age, it
increases the chances that they will stay involved in sports throughout childhood.
it helps with the issue•of child obesity and getting kids active, plus participation and being a
good sport," said Champlin. "If the kids practice more and have a better introduction they'll probably stay with it."
Champlin concludes her Start Smart sessions with a small party for the kids, where she hands out awards and holds a small
scrimmage.
With enrollment continuing to increase, it seems that Start Smart has become a staple in the City of Eagan. Not only are they
instilling healthy attitudes in the youth of their community, but they are cultivating the young athletes that will be competing in
their older leagues one day.
MacDill AFB continued...
"I think it's definitely a good opening for children and parents as well," said Bowlin.
"The key is to keep it exciting for both."
Start Smart provides a great way for children living on military bases to interact with
other kids, as well as an opportunity for parents to interact with other adults. Because
military families are so often athletically minded, the program also provides an
invaluable foundation for maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.
MacDill currently utilizes Start Smart Soccer, Basketball and Baseball, with soccer
ranking as the most popular.
"Soccer is the biggest program that I have," Bowfin said. "It seems that running and
kicking is the easiest motor skill for a 3- to 4-year-old to accomplish. Soccer doesn't
.require that a child be short or tall, it's all about skill with the ball and running and
kicking."
Bowlin enjoys teaching the kids new skills, but points out that the program Is also about acclimating adults to their role as a youth
sports parent.
"I believe skill acquisition at an early age is good for any child and it leads to early success in youth sports," he said. "It is also
Important In starting parents off on the right step toward becoming good coaches to their kids and placing the priority on
participation and not winning. Our parents love the program and many wish it was longer than six weeks."
Although soccer is the most popular sport, it seems as though baseball is the game In which the children have made the biggest
strides. Bowlin noticed considerable improvement in the recognition of bases, where to throw the ball and how to hit off a tee.
At the conclusion of their Start Smart sessions children celebrate with a small party and receive "graduation" certificates.
By using Start Smart, MacDili Air Force Base is no doubt working to create a culture of healthy and educated athletes - something
they deserve to be saluted for.
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Subject to Approval
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN. MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2008
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on November 17,
2008 with the following Commission Members present: Thor Anderson, Bruce Goff, Laurie Halverson, Duane
Hansen, Dorothy Peterson and Ryan Zipf. Member Jennifer Dahlquist was not present. Staff included Director Juli
Seydell Johnson; Superintendent of Operations, Cherryl Mesko; Superintendent of Parks, Paul Olson; Parks
Maintenance Supervisor, Steve Taylor; Tree Inspector, Kyle Gill.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Anderson moved, Member Dahlquist seconded, with all present members voting in favor to
approve the agenda as presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 2008
Member Halverson pointed out that her last name is misspelled, not on the attendance sheet but throughout
the minutes. It should be Halverson not Halvorson. Member Hansen moved, Member Peterson seconded, with all
present members voting in favor to approve the minutes of October 20, 2008 as amended.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
DIRECTOR'S DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Director Johnson began with the article from Business Week Magazine that named Eagan as the best place
in Minnesota to raise children. One of the things they specifically sighted was the availability of parks, trails and
activities for families. Other items noted by Director Johnson included the Community Garage Sale set for the end
of January, the hiring of seasonal staff for outdoor rinks and tubing hill and the completion of the new sun shelter at
Patrick Eagan Park. If the weather holds out work will begin on a small observation deck located by the old parking
lot. At the ECC, The Blast and Preschool Open Gym continue to be popular destinations and proposals are due by
November 25 for the catering and the alcoholic provider contracts used at the Eagan Community Center. The
Wescott Library is still at the civic arena and will be there until the end of the year.
Director Johnson reminded the public that after a snowfall the boulevard trails are being plowed by City
staff this winter, so they will be secondary to plowing the streets. In the past a contractor would start almost as soon
as the snow stopped but as a budget saving measure the City opted to discontinue contractual plowing and have the
work done in house as resources permit. This service change will result in delayed trail clearing after a snow fall.
Director Johnson concluded that another budget saving measure for the City was to close the warming
houses at Carnelian and Ridgecliff Parks. The ice will still be maintained and available for use, but the shelter
building will not be open.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no Consent Agenda items for the Commission to review.
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to review.
OLD BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items for the Commission to review.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of Additional Fees and Charges
Director Johnson noted that in May the Commission reviewed department fees and charges and made
recommendations to the City Council for approval in December. In the meantime there has been additional review
of two of the fees that were earlier recommended by the Commission. The first one is the field lighting fee. This is
the fee to turn on the lights used specifically by baseball, softball, youth association or any other users. The fees
approved in May represented a $2 increase per hour from 2008. After notifying all the youth associations it was
discovered that EAA Travel Baseball had not been paying that fee. They are concerned about the large increase that
they would pay and have been in touch with staff numerous times since the fee notification. Staff recommended the
Commission consider a two step fee increase for EAA Travel Baseball. This would be 50% of the actual fee
charged for the 2009 season and then the full fee for 2010, which would give them a chance to adjust to the increase
in fees.
Director Johnson continued that the second fee being revisited is the Band Shell fees. The fees were
initiated in 2006 based on research done of other communities expecting there would be a lot of use of the Band
Shell. There has actually been only one rental in that 3 year period. After a recent follow up survey of other like
facilities in the area it was found that our fees were somewhat higher and therefore staff is recommending a new fee
structure to hopefully get more use of that facility.
Superintendent Olson briefly talked about the light fees, noting that the City has reached a position where it
needs to look at the actual cost of providing these services. The electric provider is increasing rates by 7% next
year, which has a big impact on the budget. Staff has been working with the youth associations to slowly evolve
into a pay as you go user fee system. Olson presented detailed figures based on past use. Member Belfiori asked
what's the cost differential when we switch over to the newer lights at Northview. Olson responded the cost is
expected to be between 30-40% less than what we have paid in the past. The fixtures currently at Goat Hill Field
one have been there for 20+ years. Member Peterson asked if there's a plan to replace them. Olson responded they
are on the park site fund list to be replaced in the future.
Member Peterson commented that EAA has not completed its budget process yet so the light fee could be
incorporated into their budget for next summer. Member Halverson expressed that the phase in seemed fair and that
City staff were creative in their solution. Member Peterson suggested that they pay the full fee, because they have
not been paying for lights for a number of years. Member Zipf asked if it was only baseball that has not been paying
the lighting fee. Director Johnson responded that softball was only paying it for tournaments, because their evening
games do not require lights. Football does play evening games that would require lights. EAA Travel Baseball was
paying for tournaments, but not for their regular league games during the season. Member Zipf asked if the phased
in fee would only benefit EAA Travel Baseball or would this benefit all the users. Director Johnson responded the
way it is presented here it says anyone who hasn't been charged the fee in the past several years would be able to
phase in the fee over a two year period; in effect that would be EAA Travel Baseball only. Member Zipf was under
the assumption that everyone was getting the benefit of the phase in. With further discussion it was determined that
the lightening fee will stay the same as what was originally proposed and recommended to the Council in May.
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Member Zipf moved, Member Hansen seconded, with all present members voting to recommend the City
Council approve the revised Band Shell fees to be included in the 2009 Fees and Charges schedule.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
Superintendent Olson introduced Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Steve Taylor who presented a PowerPoint
presentation highlighting some of the projects conducted by the parks maintenance staff during 2008. Projects that
have been done this year included installing benches and a fire pit at Moonshine Retreat Center, the completion of
the buildings at Thresher Fields and the overlook deck, a new scoreboard was installed at Goat Hill and a new
signboard at City Hall. Twelve new park signs have been installed throughout the parks. A sun shelter was installed
at Patrick Eagan Park, and a new handicapped ramp was built at the Art House. The deck at Carlson Lake was
replaced and new outdoor exercise equipment installed at the Eagan Community Center. The old fireplace at Trapp
Farm Park pavilion was closed up and a new fire pit installed nearby. Playgrounds were replaced at Carlson Lake,
Holz Farm, and George Ohmann.
Tree Inspector, Kyle Gill gave a brief PowerPoint presentation giving an update on the Shade Tree Disease
Program describing the control of Oak Wilt, Dutch Elm Disease and the Buckthorn removal assistance program
concluding that the City has marked and managed 552 diseased trees this year.
COM4MMUNICATIONS
There were no Communications items for the Commission to review.
ROUND TABLE
There was no discussion during the Round Table.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Member Zipf moved, Member Hansen seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Secretary Date