09/06/1990 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 1990
RE: SEPTEMBER 6, 1990 COMMISSION MEETING
Prior of the Commission meeting, members are asked to visit the Tony Caponi residence
at 1215 Diffley Road. This is the twenty-acre parcel on the north side of Diffley and 40
acres on the south side, often referred to in connection with the discussion of an Arts
Garden. Members may go directly to Mr. Caponi's at 6:30 for a 40-45 minute walk of
the grounds. We will return to City Hall by 7:25 in order to begin the regular agenda at
7:30 P.M.
After approval of the Agenda and Minutes of the August 2, 1990 meeting, the Commission
will take action on the Consent Agenda.
There are no development proposals before the City this month, therefore no Commission
action is required on this agenda item.
The first item under Old Business is Carlson Lake Park. A separate memo has been
prepared for this item. Also included with the packet is some additional information
which relates to this item.
Under New Business, staff will review the summer programs. This recap of events will
provide you with some insights about the department's summer efforts and issues on the
horizon.
Steve Sullivan has an update on Parks Development projects. Several parks are really
shaping up nicely - in partricular, Coventry Pass Park where seeding is about to begin.
There are a number of information items under other business and reports. Staff will
provide additional information about each of these items.
If members of the Commission find they are unable to make the tour at Mr. Caponi's or
the regular meeting, please feel free to contact the office.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
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AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday, September 6, 1990
6:30 P.M.
Eagan Municipal Center
A. 6:30 P.M. Tour Caponi Property - Meet at Caponi Residence.
B. 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting - Eagan Municipal Center
C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
D. Approval of Agenda
E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 2, 1990
G. Consent Agenda
(1) Waiver of Plat - Gopher Smelting
(2) Woodlands North Addition (Revised)-Robert Engstrom Companies
H. Development Proposals
I. Old Business
(1) Carlson Lake Park
J. New Business
(1) Summer Program Review
K. Parks Development
(1) Update
L. Other Business and Reports
(1) Department Happenings
(2) Early Childhood Program - S.D. 197
(3) Park Center Addition
(4) Water Resources Coordinator Interviews
(5) Youth Program Update
(6) Commission Picnic
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Subject to Approval
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 2, 1990
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:30
P.M. on Thursday, August 2, 1990 with the following Commission Members present: Dick Carroll, Shawn
Hunter, Michele Swanson, John Griggs, George Kubik and Ted Billy. Commission Member Jack Johnson
and Alternate Lee Markell were not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and
Recreation; Stephen Sullivan, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Dorothy Peterson, Recreation Supervisor
II; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; Walter Landgrebe, Recreation Intern and Cherryl Mesko,
Secretary.
AGENDA
Michele Swanson moved, Dick Carroll seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the
agenda as presented.
MINUTES FROM JULY 12, 1990 MEETING
Dick Carroll moved, Ted Billy seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes as
presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ted Billy moved, John Griggs seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following
recommendations to the City Council.
FINASERVE, INC ADDITION - FINA OIL & CHEMICAL CO. That this plat be subject to a
cash parkland dedication. That this plat be subject to a cash trailway dedication.
WESCOTT SQUARE ADDITION (REVISED) - NEW HORIZON HOMES. That the developer
provide a sand area, playground structure and gazebo. That the plat be subject to a cash parkland
dedication. That the plat be subject to a cash trailway dedication.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There were no development proposals for the Commission to review.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM - SCHOOL DISTRICT 197
Dorothy Peterson directed the Commission to the memo included in the packet outlining the inquiry
by School District 197 to use Sky Hill Park shelter building one day a week from 8:45 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Classes of parent-child pairs were planned to begin in early September and run to the end of the school
year in June. The current City policy for the use of park shelter buildings by community groups states that
"Reservations may be scheduled in three month intervals, six months being the maximum. Extensions
beyond six months are to be on a month-by-month basis".
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Dorothy noted that one of staffs concerns was the three growing school districts in the city which
could cause a problem with requests for space that are limited at this point. Another concern was that of
janitorial needs. The level of service provided currently is sufficient for programmed use. Increase in
maintenance, i.e. snow removal, plowing and timely clearing of facilities is another concern.
Ken Vraa explained that at this time staff is looking for direction from the Commission and the
memo included within the packet outlines some concerns and issues for Commission review.
Shawn Hunter asked what the extended length of time policy is currently. Dorothy Peterson
explained that it was quarterly; three month intervals with a maximum of six months. This would exclude
winter months, however, because of the skating season and the need to use the shelter buildings for warming
shelters.
Debbie Shields, Early Childhood Coordinator for School District 197, was present to address the
Commission and to respond to any questions they may have. Ms. Shields first comment was relative to the
janitorial issue. She stated that they would be able to deal with whatever schedule currently exists so they
would be able to provide programming for Eagan residents in School District 197. Debbie continued
stating that the considerations for space in the past have been 35 square feet per child, accessibility to
public, bathroom facilities available and free or low-cost rent. The classes would begin with approximately
7-8 parent/child pairs and may grow to 15-16 parent/child pairs by the end of the school year. Because of
the space constraints within the school district it is necessary for ECFE to look for space outside the school
district buildings.
George Kubik thanked Ms. Shields for the information provided and asked if Commission members
had any questions. John Griggs asked what time the shelter building at Sky Hill Park is generally open for
public use. Mr. Vraa stated that the building is open seven days a week during the skating season, generally
in the afternoon and evening hours but is also open when programs are run during the day at this site.
Dorothy Peterson explained that if a day session of skating would occur at this site the building would be
open to the public at 11:00 A.M. John Griggs suggested that perhaps the program could run in this
location with the understanding that the morning session would need to be completed before the building
was open to the public.
George Kubik, stating that he understood the need for more space for this program, expressed
concern for setting a precedent by changing the existing policy feeling it was imperative that the complexity
of this issue be analyzed carefully before making policy changes. Shawn Hunter expressed his agreement
with George's comments suggesting that perhaps this could be looked at as a one-time bridge to allow
ECFE to get through this first quarter. On a long-term basis, however, S.D.197 needs to look at this
program and see what options they will offer for the continuation of the program.
Ted Billy noted that staff had prepared a very comprehensive report but did not make specific
recommendations. The issues, however, are serious enough that the policy should not be changed at this
time.
George Kubik asked if there were any other park facilities or community room space available to
facilitate this need. Dorothy Peterson explained that the community room was booked quite extensively and
would not be available for an on-going program.
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Dick Carroll, noting that this was part of S.D. 197 curriculum, questioned why the district does not
provide space for it's operation. Perhaps a portable classroom would suffice. Ms. Shields explained that
the district did purchase a portable building but it was not large enough for ECFE's use. Dick then asked
what other options they have considered. Ms. Shields stated they have looked at retail space and banks.
They have talked with one apartment building owner who is ready to talk about providing a space but the
major concern is the security of the building. She is not sure if families would be comfortable in that type
of environment. Dick expressed his concern over S.D.197's lack of concern to include ECFE in their capital
building plan. Perhaps the three month term would work for the short term but still sees this as a long
term problem that needs to be addressed by the school district. Ms. Shields stated that she doesn't see
much change occurring in three months and if after three months using Sky Hill Park there aren't any other
options they will consider looking at scheduling changes to fit within the hours that would be available for
their use.
George Kubik stated that if this three month option would provide a time frame for ECFE to
explore other options he would be in favor of allowing the use of Sky Hill Park. He is not in favor or
allowing for a longer term, however.
After further discussion, John Griggs moved, Shawn Hunter seconded with all members voting in
favor to not change the existing City policy regarding park shelter building reservations but would provide
for a three month reservation option at Sky Hill Park for School District 197 ECFD use. The particulars
for the three month reservation would need to be outlined by department staff.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT
Steve Sullivan explained that Contract 89-17 was nearing completion with sod needing to be relayed
because of the recent rains and the bituminous work is almost complete on Contract 89-29. Contract 90-
1 which includes the construction of seven parks, has erosion control in place and grading started at Wescott
Station Park; erosion control in place at Carlson Lake Park and sewer and water installed at Bridle Ridge
Park. The contract for park shelter buildings (90-2) has the Northview building enclosed, the Bridle Ridge
building is framed and the slab is poured at Ohmann Park.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
George Kubik commented on the $1,000 income from concessions and asked where these funds go.
Mr. Vraa responded that they go into the general fund. John Griggs asked what could be sold next year
to expand sales. Ken stated that staff will continue to refine the concessions operation and monitor the
future sales to determine where growth can occur.
George Kubik asked for further information regarding the 33 coaches that were recently certified.
Dorothy Peterson explained that this number represented the RAAA fall soccer coaches that were certified
by NYSCA. This has proven to be a very beneficial program allowing rookie coaches the opportunity to
gain information on positive coaching methods in working with children. Dorothy noted that both EAA
and RAAA are very supportive of this program.
Other items of interest discussed included the junior tennis tournament sponsored by the
department, the new sand volleyball courts soon to be opened at Rahn Athletic, the family picnic at Trapp
Farm Park attracted 70-100 people with approximately 300 people attending the Teddy Bear Band
performance following.
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Mr. Kubik noted that the Lillian McCarthy property closing has occurred and thanked staff for their
help in seeing this through. George also complimented staff on the new tot lot playground at Rahn as well
as the park benches throughout the park system. He expressed his appreciation and thanks to the
maintenance staff for their fine work.
John VonDeLinde responded to a question regarding damage, if any, as a result of the recent rain
storm by noting that a great deal of sand was lost from the volleyball court at Trapp Farm Park, some sand
was lost at Thomas Lake and there was some loss of sod at other park locations.
John also commented on the new tree inventory system noting that more than 3000 trees have been
entered into the computer indicating the dollar value of the tree identifying the location of each tree so that
maintenance can be tracked in a more efficient manner. John suggested a demonstration of the program
at the next Commission meeting if the Commission so desired. George Kubik also asked if a new location
had been designated for a tree farm to which Mr. Vraa responded that two acres of the Lillian McCarthy
property would be designated for that use.
ART PARK PROPOSAL
Ken Vraa stated that one of the responsibilities of an intern is to do a research project that would
be presented before the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission. The project assigned to Walter
Landgrebe was to research options for setting up a possible foundation in order to bring the art park
proposal to fruition.
Recreation Intern Walter Landgrebe addressed the Commission explaining that he began this project
wanting to gain some information regarding Mr. Caponi's proposed art park idea and what possible options
would be available to see this idea become a reality. One of the most critical issues to resolve is the one
regarding financing a proposal of this type. If the City of Eagan would become involved in this project
some of the options they may want to consider for financing would be to have this run as a private
operation or have it run as a non-profit organization.
Mr. Caponi has discussed selling the property outright to the City of Eagan but because of the costs
involved a suggested consideration for Mr. Caponi would be the consideration of a private operation
foundation. Mr. Landgrebe's research suggested that if a foundation was chosen to be set up then the
bigger challenge would be finding a board of directors (volunteers) who would commit the time involved
to run the foundation as well as share the same vision as Mr. Caponi. Mr. Landgrebe further explained
to the Commission the differences between a private operation foundation and a public operation
foundation and the pros and cons of both.
After Mr. Landgrebe's presentation, John Griggs asked what the concept was for the Art Park since
he was not familiar with it. Walter explained that Mr. Caponi wanted the art garden to be in tune with
nature and be a pleasant experience for people walking through it. Mr. Griggs then asked if all the art
work was completed or would there be options for other artists to participate. Ken Vraa stated that the
park was not completed at this time but Mr. Caponi's vision is for this to be an educational facility where
the public can view an artist at work. It is not clear at this time if other artists would be included in this
concept.
George Kubik commented that it would be timely for the Commission to visit Mr. Caponi's property
to better understand what this proposal entails. Ken Vraa stated that he would make arrangements for the
Commission to tour the Caponi property as part of the pre-meeting tour in September.
George Kubik thanked Walter for his informative report and wished him well as he completes his
college studies.
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MAINTENANCE REPORT
John VonDeLinde explained that the packet contained a detailed overview of planned construction
and maintenance activities in the Park Maintenance/Operations Division for this coming fall. Included in
the projects was the construction of the Eagan Athletic Association's storage building at Northview Park,
construction of the new double sand volleyball courts at Rahn Park, installation of underground irrigation
on Field #5 at Northview Park, installation of park benches and concrete waste containers throughout the
park system along with several other projects currently underway or ready to begin.
Maintenance projects included turf maintenance and fertilization, topdressing at Goat Hill and
Northview Park, overseeding and core aerification, winterization of irrigation systems, layout and setup of
soccer fields throughout the city and ongoing and routine inspection of facilities throughout the system.
Another large undertaking will be the sealcoating of parking lots as well as trail sealcoating of
several of the trail links throughout the system. The total amount of sealcoating being scheduled is for
approximately 26,671 square yards of parking lots and 12.2 lineal miles of trails to be sealcoated.
RESIDENTS PETITION - MEMO TO TOM HEDGES
Ken Vraa stated that the area in question regarding this petition is part of a study area which is
being proposed for down-zoning. The issue of rezoning will be addressed by the Advisory Planning
Commission on August 28 and will proceed on to the City Council on September 4 at which time City
Council will give direction to staff regarding this petition for a neighborhood park.
STREET MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Ken Vraa explained that he, John VonDeLinde and Tom Schuster have begun the process for
addressing the street master plan by setting up some guidelines to work within. John VonDeLinde noted
that the City may establish a master plan for street tree plantings whereby the City would be responsible
for tree planting along boulevards with the exception of undeveloped land in which case the developers
would need to comply with the master plan. This would be a long involved process which would include
setting up a street/boulevard inventory to incorporate an overall system review, identify individual boulevard
sections and a feasabiltiy assessment of each section. From that point a planting standard would be
developed followed by an implementation plan which would include a five-year action plan, the financing
strategies to complete this task and a long term maintenance plan which would include replacement.
Shawn Hunter asked how many streets the city would be dealing with. John VonDeLinde noted
that there are 62 miles of paved boulevard sections and guessed at approximately 80-100 miles of roadway.
John Griggs stated the city needs to be careful in looking at disease transmission so as not to run the risk
of losing an entire grouping of trees to a disease. Perhaps groupings of multiple types of trees need to
be carefully considered.
George Kubik suggested some investigation should be made into a data base system that would
allow the flexibility of setting up this street master plan that could, perhaps, tie in with the County's existing
program. Ken Vraa noted that staff is still in the process of exploring this issue but wanted to begin to
look at some preliminary requirements to make this master plan workable.
COMMISSION PICNIC
Ken Vraa reminded the Commission that it was that time of year again to plan for the annual
Commission picnic. Dorothy Peterson noted that Jim McGuffee will again be making his famous soup and
is also suggesting cooking turkeys on the grill to be served as well. George Kubik thought it was a great
idea and suggested that the Commission take advantage of Jim McGuffee's offer.
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After further discussion, Ted Billy moved, Dick Carroll seconded with all members voting in favor
to set Friday, September 14, 1990 at Thomas Lake Pavilion as the date for the annual Commission picnic.
With no further business to conduct, Ted Billy moved, Dick Carroll seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
SECRETARY DATE
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER
DATE: AUGUST 28, 1990
RE: CONSENT AGENDA
1. WAIVER OF PLAT - GOPHER SMELTING
A Waiver of Plat in order to incorporate a parcel of land into Lot 1 Block 2,
Gopher Eagan Industrial Park 2nd Addition located along the north side of Yankee
Doodle Road in the SE 1/4 of Section 1.
Recommendation:
- The incorporated parcel be subject to a cash parks dedication.
- The incorporated parcel be subject to a cash trailway dedication.
2. WOODLANDS NORTH ADDITION (REVISED) - ROBERT ENGSTROM
COMPANIES
A Planned Development Amendment and a Revised Preliminary Plat consisting of
72 duplex lots on approximately 14 acres located along the south side of Kost Road
and west of Elrene Road in the NE 1/4 of Section 14.
The Commission previously reviewed this Preliminary Plat at the June 7, 1990
meeting. The developer is requesting an increase in the number of duplex lots
from 62 to 72 units. The Commission may recall that several single family lots
are located within the Golper Eagan Planned Development. These lots have fulfilled
their parks dedication.
Recommendation:
- The entire development be subject to a cash trails dedication.
- The entire development with the exception of Lots 1-5, Block 1, and Lots 1, 2 and
7, Block 2, be subject to a cash parks dedication.
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city of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Rd
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Mr. Vraa:
Neighborhood objectives for Carlson Lake are:
1. Return to a "passive" park as directed by the City Council.
2. Do not introduce any man-made structures.
3. Eliminate asphalt, hard court, playground equipment and trail.
4. Smoothen out the rough turf on the south side.
5. Ref rest all denuded areas as soon as possible.
6. Correct the excess grade on the northwest slope.
1. Reseed the grassland prairie like areas immediately to prevent
errosion.
Comments and questions ,nay b directed to:
Neil Raisanen 452-3263 (H) 298-1645 (W)
Paul Savre 452-2457 (H) 340-5916 (W)
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122-1897
city of Cagan (612) 454-8100 • Fax. 454-8363
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: AUGUST 31, 1990
RE: CARLSON LAKE PARK
BACKGROUND
Adjacent residents to Carlson Lake Park, upset with the loss of trees on the west side of
the park, appeared at a recent (August 7th) City Council meeting, and an "on-site
meeting" was conducted on Monday, August 20, 1990. Several of these residents again
appeared at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 1990, and reiterated their
"demands" that the trail, hardcourt and play equipment be eliminated from the park plans.
They wanted the park to remain in a passive state.
The City Council has referred the item to the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission,
with direction to revise the plans to return the park to a passive park. Letters to area
residents of Carlson Lake Park have been mailed to inform them of this Commission
meeting and the direction of the City Council.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Attached is additional information which has proceeded this item being placed on the
Commission meeting. These items are as follows: (1) Memorandum dated February 27,
concerning Carlson Lake Park, and addressed to the Parks & Recreation Commission (2)
Memorandum dated March 27, addressed to Tom Hedges, Mayor Egan & Council
regarding Carlson Lake Park plans (3) Memo dated August 9, 1990, prepared for the
Council and Mayor preparatory to a special meeting concerning the annual operating
budget. (4) letter addressed to the residents advising them of the Monday, August 20, on-
site meeting (5) letter to area residents notifying them of the Advisory Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting.
ISSUES
The issue before the Advisory Commission is how best to revise the plan to meet the
desire for passive park development. The revision has been requested by those residents
who desire a passive park. The direction for change was given at the last City Council
meeting on August 21st.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 1990
RE: CARLSON LAKE PARK PLANS
BACKGROUND
On January 29th, staff conducted its second neighborhood meeting with residents from the
Carlson Lake Park area. The previous meeting was in May, 1989, which was conducted
for the purpose of gathering input from the resident's in regards to the park needs. On
January 29th, staff presented three concept alternative plans for review by the
neighborhood.
ISSUES
In general, the neighborhood seemed agreeable to the plans provided. The emphasis was
on keeping the park "low key" and "passive" with an absence of high use facilities such as
ballfields. A general use open play area seemed an appropriate alternative. Trails within
the park were agreeable, there was some discussion over the needs of a dock for children's
fishing, and by the end of the meeting it was clear that the majority of the residents
wished to provide this type of facility. Perhaps the single most important issue that was
not resolved was the need for location of playground equipment. The residents
immediately adjacent to the park were opposed to playground equipment. The rationale
is that the playground equipment will create noise from the children. This noise is
amplified by the bowled topographic character of the lake area. They feel the noise will
echo and be a disturbance to the immediate neighborhood. There were several residents
who spoke up in favor of the play equipment. Typically, these were residents who reside
within the park service area and not adjacent to the lake. They felt the playground would
service the many young children in the neighborhood. Those that were opposed to the
play equipment pointed out the existing playground at Oak Chase Park. Some residents
explained that this equipment was small, far from their homes and that the crossing of
Wilderness Run Road was a safety concern.
The Advisory Commission will have to make a determination on the appropriateness of
playground equipment for this particular park.
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Another issue for the Advisory Commission is the question of a trail going east from the
entrance of the park. Staff had proposed a trail that simply "dead-ended". At the time
of acquisition of this park property in the 1970's, an easement was not obtained from
one lot for the extension of this trail to the east side of the park. One lot remains which
precludes this from happening. There was concern that since there no longer appeared
to be an opportunity for the trail to connect to the east side of the park on East Balsam,
this segment of the trail should simply be omitted from the park plan.
The last remaining item refers to the placement of the hardcourt within the park.
Currently the hardcourt is provided near the lift station that services Carlson Lake. Staff
has proposed that this be screened and that the hardcourt be placed elsewhere in the
park. Several mentioned that it seemed acceptable to leave the court where it was,
although staff feels that its relocation would be more appropriate.
OTHER ITEMS
One issue to discuss is that of a sliding hill. It was mentioned that children had been
using the rear yards of homes to the south for winter sliding activities (at least when snow
provided that opportunity). Staff had suggested that plant material be put along the
property lines. This would discourage sledding, but delineate the park boundary and
provide privacy to the adjacent residents.
DISCUSSION
The single most difficult issue for the Advisory Commission will be that of the playground
equipment. One perspective is that all neighborhood parks have playground equipment
and placement within a reasonable proximity to their homes; this is something the
department has always attempted to do. Clearly, those that are opposed to the equipment
are those that are closest to it. Those that are farther away are those that most favor it.
Staff was somewhat surprised that there weren't more people at the neighborhood meeting
asking for playground equipment considering that over the years those are the questions
and comments that have been directed to the department! Some people may just assume
that play equipment is going to be installed. The issues for the Advisory Commission are
the views expressed by those next to the park, and do they reflect the views of all of the
neighborhood or represent simply their views because they do not wish to see playground
equipment next to their homes? Are they accurate when they say there are not enough
children to warrant putting in play equipment? Clearly, this is a subjective issue.
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Staff has prepared a plan which shows the playground equipment within the park; this will
help illustrate what might be provided for the play area. I would also like to remind the
Commission that this park has not been identified as having a "full" playground, such as
has been installed at Walnut Hill, Ridgecliff, or other large neighborhood parks. Rather,
this is to be a partial equipment module due to the probable lower use that is expected
at this location.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
The Commission should review the park concept plans with a recommendation or adoption
of a master park plan for Carlson Lake Park, in order that construction documents can
be prepared.
Also, to recommend the inclusion of a playground at this specific park, or to omit the play
equipment from the park design.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: MARCH 27, 1990
RE: CARLSON LAKE PARK PLAN
BACKGROUND
On January 29, 1990, staff conducted a second neighborhood meeting with residents from
the Carlson Lake Park area. The first meeting was held in 1989, for the purpose of
gathering input from the residents in regard to their park needs. At the January 29, 1990,
meeting staff presented three (3) concept plans for review by the neighborhood. A
composite plan was prepared based on the preferences indicated and presented to the
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission at its March Commission meeting. Residents
from the area attended that meeting to address the park plan.
ISSUES
In general, the neighborhood seemed agreeable to the plan provided at the January
meeting; the emphasis was on keeping the park low keyed and passive. The plan
approved by the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission emphasizes general use, open
play area and avoids "high use" facilities such as a bailfield.
Perhaps the single most important issue that was not resolved at the earlier neighborhood
meeting, was the need for and location of playground equipment and a hardcourt play
surface. Residents immediately adjacent to the park were opposed to playground
equipment. The rationale is that the playground equipment would create noise from the
children. Further, the noise would be amplified by the bowl, topographic character of the
lake area. Residents felt that the noise will echo and will be a disturbance to the
immediate neighborhood. There were also several residents who spoke up in favor of the
playground equipment. Typically, these residents were within the park service area, but
not necessary adjacent to the lake. They felt that playground/hardcourt would service the
many young children in the neighborhood. In response to residents who opposed the
playground equipment, and who had earlier pointed out that playground equipment was
available at Oak Chase Park, it was noted this equipment was not convenient, the
equipment was limited, far from their homes, and the crossing of Wilderness Run Road
was a safety concern.
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MARCH 27, 1990
COMMISSION ACTION
The Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission heard from those residents who were
opposed to the playground equipment. The discussion amongst the Advisory Commission
concluded that concern for noise as a result of the playground equipment was, perhaps,
overstated. The purpose of neighborhood parks are for children and for play.
The motion was made and seconded, and passed four to three (4-3) that the Master Parks
Plan as provided be approved with the inclusion of the playground equipment and
hardcourt surface area.
FOR COUNCIL ACTION
To review the proposed Carlson Lakes Parks Plan and to approve the plans and
specifications, and advertise for a bid open.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: AUGUST 9, 1990
RE: CARLSON LAKE PARK
I.C. 90-1
TREE REMOVAL
INTRODUCTION:
This memorandum is in response to the public and City Council concern regarding the
recent tree removal at Carlson Lake Park. It will review the background of the park,
the public involvement in developing a master plan, the current improvement contract
and the future reforestation plans.
BACKGROUND:
Carlson Lake Park is located west of Dunrovin Lane and north of Carlson Lake Lane.
The parkland parcel is within Neighborhood Park Service Area #27. The park service
area is unusual in that it is served by three small parks which include Oak Chase Park,
Well Site Park and Carlson Lake Park.
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The parkland has remained undisturbed since it's acquisition in May of 1973 except for
the improvement of a lift station, several benches and miscellaneous tree plantings.
In 1985 the adoption of the Comprehensive Parks Systems Plan developed a concept
plan and recommendations for Carlson Lake Park. The recommendations are as
follows:
o Construct stairway access to lakeshore from east and west end.
o Provide series of fishing docks
o Build picnic "pads" on west bank
o Provide observation area from apex of west portion of site
Repair erosion
o Additional plantings in open grass area and along streets
o Better turf management south and east of lake
o Provide for lawn games in open, grassy area
o Provide entrance signage to park
o Construct play equipment in open, grass area; equipment should be
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PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS:
The development of the Carlson Lake Park program and master plan included two
neighborhood meetings, an Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission meeting and
a City Council meeting.
Neighborhood Meeting #1 - May 18. 1989
At the neighborhood meeting staff presented a short analysis of the parkland, the
Comprehensive Parks System Plan and summarized the development process. A
majority of the time was spent having the twenty neighbors express their concerns
regarding development needs for Carlson Lake Park. Staff's review of the minutes of
this meeting indicate residents request for additional pedestrian access to the park
accommodating the neighborhoods to the north, east and west. The Council may recall
that the current pedestrian access to the park is via an eight foot bituminous trail
located within a 30 foot wide lineal corridor off Carlson Lake Lane.
Neighborhood Meeting #2 - January 29. 1990
The second neighborhood meeting was attended by 35 residents. Staff reviewed three
alternative park development concepts. The minutes from this meeting reflect diverse
opinion by the residents in regard to facility and program needs. The trail improvement
providing park access to the north and west neighborhoods was supported by several
in attendance. A few residents felt the existing park access, was appropriate and no
additional trails into the park was necessary.
Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting - March 8. 1990
Staff presented a preferred master plan to the Commission based on the information
derived from the Comprehensive Parks Systems Plan and the two neighborhood
meetings. Staff had reviewed 3 alternative alignments for the westerly trail based on
the impacts to the adjacent woodland. The first alternative was a trail system which
utilized an array of steps to accommodate the steep grade. This alternative had been
rejected at the neighborhood meetings because it did not accommodate bicycle and
stroller use. The second alternative was for a switchback trail. This alternative removed
a majority of the woodland including significant oak trees. The third alternative was for
a tangential trail which was aligned diagonal across the woodland sideslope. This
alternative reduced the tree loss and preserved the significant oak trees. The minutes
of this meeting reflect no opposition by the residents in attendance to the westerly trail.
City Council Meeting - April 3. 1990
Director Vraa presented the recommended development plan to the Council. The
Carlson Lake Park plan was approved without modification.
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IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT 90-1
Improvement Contract 90-1 was awarded to Bituminous Roadway Incorporated and
work at Carlson Lake Park began on July 24, 1990. Construction limits were
established, erosion control fabric installed, and. the clear and grub operation began.
The clear and grub limits were established utilizing shot topography which included the
specific location, size and type of all significant trees. The trail design utilized this tree
survey and therefore was able to minimize the impact to the significant trees. Field
review of the project scope after the award of contract resulted in additional tree
preservation by the removal of the bituminous trail along Carlson Lake Lane. This
change in contract preserved a additional 15-20% of the trees within the park.
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City staff, prior to the clearing operation, reviewed in the field this westerly parkland
area and further tightened the clearing limits. Trees to be removed were evaluated on-
site and marked by the City staff. The trees removed were approximately 80-90% box
elders, 10-20% poplars/willows and a few hardwoods. All significant oak trees with the
exception of one 16 inch diameter red oak were preserved. As well, the trail alignment
.as represented at the second neighborhood meeting, the Advisory Parks and
Recreation Commission and City Council meetings was adhered to by City Staff and
the contractor.
In accordance with the City Council's direction at the August 7 meeting, staff has
advised the contractor to stop all cutting of standing trees at Carlson Lake Park. All
tree removal is complete with the exception of a few boxeiders.
REFORESTATION
Typical of Eagan's phased parkland development process Carlson Lake Park will be
reforested 1-2 years after turf establishment. City staff will prepare a planting plan
which will accommodate the spacial, functional and aesthetic needs of the parkland.
In regard to the westerly trail area staff proposes the reforestation with desirable
tree/shrub species. These species will be, chosen based on wildlife enhancement
qualities, functional aesthetics, life span, health and maintenance considerations. On
occasion, City staff has consulted with adjacent neighbors or neighborhoods in the
development of planting plans. This assures public input, compatible design and a
good neighbor relationship. The City Council may wish to direct staff to undertake such
a cooperative approach.
SUMMARY
The removal of trees at Carlson Lake Park is consistent with the plans presented and
approved during the public review process. City staff has taken every effort to minimize
tree loss by looking at trail alternatives, preparing a tree survey, field revision of the
Carlson Lake Lane trail, on-site review and marking of specific trees.
The numerous calls and conversations to staff and Council focus on the tree removal
at Carlson Lake Park. It is evident that the numerous residents which attended several
public meetings did not understand the extent of tree loss. Staff also speculates that
some residents are misinformed and do not understand the scope of the park
improvement. These residents may see trees being cut dow without understanding the
background, the trail corridor needs or the reforestation of the disturbed area. Whether
constructing a park or a road the construction process sometimes appears destructive
before being productive. The City Council may recall the removal of a boxelder woods
at Lakeside Park. The park has since been landscaped with desireable species and
in staff's opinion, aesthetically enhanced. Several concerned residents had indicated
that predominantly significant hardwood species were being removed. This
presumption is simply incorrect with the majority of trees removed being boxelders, a
tree classified as undesirable according to the City's Landscape Ordinance. The
effectiveness of the process and staff's efforts does to minimize the importance of the
public's negative perception of the tree loss at Carlson Lake Park. Staff seeks direction
from the Council regarding the future implementation of Improvement Contract 90-1 and
the negative public perception regarding this situation.
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3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD THOMAS EGAN
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 Mayor
PHONE: (612) 454-8100 DAVID K. GUSTAFSON
FAX: (612) 454-8363 PAMELA McCREA
TIM PAWLENTY
THEODORE WACHTER
Council Members
August ''jr 1990 THOMAS HEDGES
City Administrator
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
City Clerk
Dear Carlson Lake Park Residents;
The City of Eagan appreciates your input in the development of Carlson Lake Park.
This input at the previous neighborhood meeting, Advisory Parks and Recreation
Commission and City Council meetings have provided the City with important
information which will ultimately result in a better park system.
As you're probably aware, construction has begun at Carlson Lake Park. The City
appreciates your tolerance of any inconvenience as a result of this construction. Typical
of the construction process, the park, for a short period of time, will appear to be in
disarray. The contractor at this time will. be removing topsoil and rough grading the
park. Within a short period of time, you will start seeing improvement occur with final
grading of the future facilities such as trails, hard court and playground pad.
The City received numerous calls the first week in August regarding the tree removal
for the westerly trail corridor. The decision to remove specific trees was based on a
tree survey of significant hardwoods, as well as reflecting the needs for the trail
improvement. The trees removed were approximately 80-90% box elders, 10-20%
poplars/willows and a few small hardwoods. All significant oak trees, with the exception
of one 16" diameter red oak, were preserved. (The contractor took this oak in error
and has agreed to provide caliper inch replacement.) In response to the neighborhood,
the City Council at the August 7, 1990 meeting instructed staff to have the contractor
stop all felling of additional trees at Carlson Lake Park. All cutting of trees has been
suspended and considered complete.
The City will be completing a reforestation plan for Carlson Lake Park. This planting
plan will accommodate the spacial, functional and aesthetic needs of the parkland.
Special attention will be taken when evaluating the type, size and density of plant
material to be installed on the westerly trail corridor. Preliminary review indicates the
replacement species to be hardwood, long lived trees which have aesthetic qualities
such as blooms, fruits and fall colors. The implementation of the reforestation plan
typically occurs after turf establishment.
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Carlson Lake Residents
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Steve Sullivan, Landscape Architect, and I will be at the Park on Monday, August 20,
at 5:30 p.m. If you would like an up-date on the park's progress, an explanation to
what the stakes mean, etc., please feel free to join us at that time.
Again, the City does appreciate the on-going communication received from the Carlson
Lake Park residents. If we can be of any additional assistance, please call me or Steve
Sullivan, the City's Landscape Architect at 454-8100.
Thank you.
Respe ly,
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
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Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission Members
Tom Hedges, City Administrator
Stephen Sullivan, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner
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3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD THOMAS EGAN
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 Mayor
PHONE: (612) 454-8100 DAVID K. GUSTAFSON
FAX (612) 454-8363 PAMELA MCCREA
TIM PAWLENTY
THEODORE WACHTER
Council Members
THOMAS HEDGES
City Administrator
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
City Clerk
August 27, 1990
Dear Resident;
As you are aware, construction of Carlson Lake Park began several weeks ago.
The park plan provided trail access from the west side. Also planned for was
playground equipment and a relocated hard court (basketball).
Neighboring residents requested of the City Council at the Council meeting on
Tuesday, August 21st that the playground, hard court and trail access be omitted from
the park plans with the park re-designed to become a "passive" park. The City Council
has referred the Issue of revising the construction plans to the Park and Recreation
Commission to meet the neighbors' request. The next commission meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, September 6, at 7:30 P.M. at the Eagan Municipal Center.
The Commission will take up the issue of how best to change the park plan to
meet the neighbors' request for removal of the playground, trail and hard court. If you
have an Interest in seeing how the park plans are to be revised to meet this request,
please plan to attend the Commission meeting.
Since e
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: JON OYANAGI, RECREATION SUPERVISOR
DATE: AUGUST 24, 1990
RE: 1990 SUMMER REPORT
The 1990 Summer Season actually began back in January, when the planning process
began. Softball is growing and the plans began earlier to accommodate the addition of
three new fields and many new teams. This year we registered 197 adult slow pitch
softball teams. This constituted 22 different leagues. Over 1,500 games were played by
close to 3,000 players.
The big story was the rain. Over 120 games were re-scheduled due to rain-outs. We had
games on the weekends, at Unisys fields and scrunched into other week nights in order
to make them up. Everyone had to remain flexible all year. Only Mondays made it
through the season without postponement.
Forty-nine (49) teams went on to region, district or state tournament play. They
represented Eagan in Men's C and D, Women's C and D, Men's Industrial C and D, Over
35, Over 40, Co-Rec 11/12" and Co-Rec 14" divisions. Teams have been competitive at
this level. Eagan hosted the Women's Class C State Tournament on August 18 and 19,
at Northview Athletic Fields. Forty-two (42) teams participated to determine the state
champion. We received rave reviews regarding our facilities.
In other summer programs, the participation was disappointing. The Cake Walk was
cancelled due to low registration. This was to be a walk along trails, with a potluck
dessert smorgasbord. The skateboard contest was also cancelled. Three registrations
were received. Day Camp at Camp Sacajawea was cancelled because we were well below
our minimum of twenty campers. Finally, the adult three-on-three basketball league had
only two interested teams.
Star Gazing was cancelled due to cloudy and rainy weather. The numbers were there, but
the stars weren't.
The Bike Club and Walk Club are seeing good numbers. We hope to begin organizing
this fall and start plans for events and activities. Forty-two (42) people have signed up
for the Bike Club and 114 names are registered in the Discover Eagan Walking Club.
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Moonlight Movies were new this year. Trapp Farm Park hosted the outdoor cinema one
Monday every month. In June we showed some old time comedies and drew 50 film
buffs. In July, space was the theme, but only twelve people attended. In August, over
60 people enjoyed Winnie the Pooh movies. Only August was held indoors. Otherwise,
we set up a king-sized sheet behind the Trapp Farm Park shelter and sat along the slope.
Camp Creative was re-structured to run once a week for seven weeks. Each Friday we
had a different theme, so that participants could sign up for only those they were
interested in. Two sections were held, one for younger children and one for older. We
averaged 25 younger creators and 15 older imaginers each week. Feedback was very
positive; we enjoyed treasure hunting, video production, arts, drama, food, music and
creating a mess.
Fall softball is underway and completing the fourth of six weeks. Eight (8) co-rec teams,
4 women's teams and 36 men's teams are enjoying the cooler autumn conditions.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: PAULA NOWARIAK, RECREATION SUPERVISOR
DATE: AUGUST 27, 1990
RE: 1990 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM REPORT
The 1990 Summer Recreation Programs were filled with children of all ages. A staff of
32 (16 returnees) kept the participants busy for 8 weeks of programs. The 1990 Summer
Staff was one of the most responsible and organized groups that I have worked with.
Their creative ideas and enthusiasm were always present.
The registration procedure for the Summer in the Park (SIP) and Playwagon programs was
changed from registration at the parks to registration at the Municipal Center. The
change confused some parents at first which caused late registrations, but overall, the
change was successful. Approximately 821 children were registered in SIP and 73 in the
Playwagon program. There were significant increases and decreases in attendance at some
sites. The sites with increases were Northview (total registrations 94; up 34 from 1989
average 29; up 14 from 1989) and Walnut Hill (total registration 112, up 10 from 1989;
average 30 up 7 from 1989). Rahn, Ridgecliff and Sky Hill also saw steady increases.
Pilot Knob and Lakeside registrations decreased as is experienced when neighborhoods
mature. Staff is now evaluating which sites may be programmed for 1991.
A new SIP program for 5 and 6 year olds only was offered at Goat Hill Park from 1:00 -
3:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday. This program was very successful, with 93 participants
registered and an average daily attendance of 31 children. Two staff people were assigned
to the program but after the first week, a third staff person was added. There were 38
children the very first day and it was pouring rain. Was that ever wild! The largest
number of children who attended Goat Hill on any one day was 50. Because of the
popularity of this program, staff is considering another 5 and 6 year old site for 1991.
The Eaganettes program was another well received program. One hundred, forty-three
children were registered compared to 94 in 1989 and 83 in 1988. Over 120 children
marched in the Fourth of July parade taking 2nd place in their division. One hundred
eighteen children participated in the recital with over 300 people (moms, dads,
grandparents) in attendance.
1990 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM REPORT
AUGUST 27, 1990
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A great deal of the success of this program is attributed to the instructors. The lead
instructor has taught Eaganettes for the past 7 years and another instructor has been with
the activity for 5 years.
In other summer youth programs, the participation was steady. Sport Camp, Games Kids
Play, Fitness and Fun, Preschool Movement and Recreational T-Ball were all well
attended. Tiny Tots registrations were down this year from 122 in 1989 to 83 in 1990.
Definitive reasons for the decrease are not known.
There were 6 requests from families for program fee assistance. A total of $170.00 in
registration fees were assumed by the Department to cover these requests. The Town
Centre Trust Fund Summer Grant was used in these instances.
Fall programs will begin soon so planning for these activities is well under way.
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IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT SUMMARY
EAGAN PARKS AND RECREATION
AUGUST 29, 1990
Contract
Number Description Park Contractor Contract Amount Total Value Completed % Complete
89-12 Tennis Courts, Hard Courts Northview Athletic Park Finley Bro.Enterprises $311,744.34 $300,739.41 96%
Color Coating, Softball Bur Oaks Park 5801 Baker Road (4% retainage)
Fields Fencing & Turf Highview Park Minnetonka, MN 55345
Establishment Lexington Park
Country Home Park Contact: Ray Finley
Ohmann Park Phone: 938-7383
Slater Acres Park
89-17 Parking lot, Access Road Northview Athletic Park Alexander Construction $220,951.65 $236,731.80 107%
Storm Sewer, Trailways 9050 Jefferson Trail
and Turf Establishment Inver Grove Hgts., MN 55077
Contact: Lee Alexander
Phone: 688-2755
89-19 Parking Lot and Thomas Lake Park Corrigan Electric Company $23,932.00 $23,932.00 100%
Pedestrian Lighting Ohmann Park 3065 145th St. West
Rosemount, MN 55068
Contact: Don Corrigan
Phone: 423-1131
89-20 Hockey Rink/Free Skate Bridle Ridge Park C. S. I. Electric $37,000.00 $35,150.00 95%
Athletic Lighting 5241 West Broadway (5% retainage)
Minneapolis, MN 55429
Contact: Mike Pepek
Phone: 533-3344 Page 1 of 2
89-23 Bituminous Trails Thomas Lake Park Barber Construction Co.,Inc. $91,338.40 $51,112.32 55%
Trapp Farm Park P. 0. Box 5324
Quarry Park Hopkins, MN 55343
South Oaks Park
Rahn Park Contact: Jim Barber
Phone: 938-9607
90-1 Grading, Trails, Parking Carlson Lake Park Bituminous Roadways, Inc. 5262,764.25 $92,496.94 35%
Utilities, Hardcourts and Wescott Station Park 11201 Rich Valley Blvd.
Turf Establishment Bridle Ridge Park Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Coventry Pass Park
Woodhaven Park Contact: Palmer Peterson
Phone: 457-3797
90-2 Park Building Construction Northview Athletic Park W. H. Cates $242,743.40 $128,308.59 52%
Bridle Ridge Prk 300 Hwy. #55
Ohmann Park Hamel, MN 55340
Contact: Jeff Cates
Phone: 478-6050
89-X Grading and Turf Coventry Pass Park Enebak Construction Not applicable Not applicable 95%
(private) Establishment P. O. 458
Northfield, MN 55057
(Coventry Pass Addition
Development Agreement Contact: Roger Odegard
Parkland Dedication) Phone: 333-1307
90-E Grading, Trails, Parking Willmus Park Loeffel Engstrand Not applicable Not applicable 50%
(private) Lots, Utilities, Hardcourts P. S. A. #28 1040 S. 6th Street
Backstop & Turf Establishment Hopkins, MN 55343
(Oak Ridge School- Contact: Roger Coffman
I.S.D. #196, and City cooperative development) Phone 935-0141
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
AUGUST 30, 1990
1. Staff has developed an approach to deal with requests to plant trees in road right-
of-ways. The process will involve an application/permit that is reviewed by the City
Forester and the Engineering Department. The process has yet to be approved by
all departments before being implemented.
2. Use of Trapp Farm and Thomas Lake Park shelters remained very active during
the month. Use does tend to drop off with the start of school.
3. Work on the E.A.A. storage facility, after a somewhat slow start due to a delay in
rafters, is progressing very well. All rafters are in place and enclosure of the
building has begun. Staff expects this building to be ready for "move-in" by
September 15, assuming no further delays.
4. Interviews for the water resource coordinator position are scheduled for Wednesday,
September 5th and Thursday, September 6th. Staff is pleased with the quality and
quantity of applicants from which to choose.
5. Seal coating of trails, as part of the Five Year Bituminous Program, has begun, and
should be completed by the time the Commission receives this report.
6. Many of the departments summer seasonal staff have left, or soon will be, as they
return to school, leaving the mowing crews short handed.
7. The Department is working with Rahn School to develop a five station "exercise"
course for students. Signs indicating the type of exercise will be installed, along
with an exercise station.
8. The Department was successful in utilizing the $150.00 anonymous donation which
staff reported receiving earlier this summer. Five youngsters from the Robert E.
Lewis house took part in Sports and Games Camp for a week. Staff is of the
opinion that the wishes of the donor... to provide respite for parent and child
alike, were met.
9. Three NYSCA coaches clinics were held in August. The clinics were conducted for
RAAA/EAA football, EAA fall soccer and EAA bantam soccer. Seventy-five
coaches were certified. Clinics for basketball will occur in late September, early
October.
10. The Domino's Tennis League held its end of season mixer in Inver Grove Heights
this past week. (Eagan hosted the opening mixer). The experiment of joining
forces with the IGH League has mixed reviews. The competition/camaraderie was
good. In order for the alliance to continue, more of Eagan's courts will have to be
used; at least in proportion to numbers of teams. Eagan's league is large enough
to effectively stand alone, which would eliminate the travel which has caused "muted
murmur". Careful assessment of player evaluations of the league will be made.
11. Eagan High School co-curricular sports opened practice in mid-August. Girls tennis
held two a day practices on the Northview Athletic courts. The first meet is on
September 7 at 3:30 P.M. against Rosemount High. A scrimmage with Lakeville
was observed on August 27.
Boys and girls soccer teams have practiced at Northview Athletic. From 8:00 A.M.
- 4 P.M., Monday - Friday, young Wildcats have been honing their skills.
When school opens, Eagan High soccer will practice at Bridle Ridge, Walnut Hill
and Mueller Farm Parks. All Freshman games will be played at Bridle Ridge and
Mueller Farm. Sophomore and JV games will be played at Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
The Varsity, of course, will play in the High School stadium.
Also, when school starts, Dakota Hills Middle School enters the equation. Football
for grades 7 & 8 will practice on Northview Athletic fields 1-4, soccer will practice
and play games at Northview Athletic, and girls tennis will share court space with
the High School at Northview Athletic.
The only School District 196 co-curricular activity that will practice and play
exclusively on school facilities is Eagan High football.
12. Physical Education classes from EHS and DHMS will use Northview Athletic
extensively during the day, as was experienced last year. Activities such as flag
football, soccer, tennis, speedball, and "outdoor games" have been noted on the
Dakota Hills physical education plan. EHS will teach similar units.
13. Softball continues to be a sport in great demand, despite the conclusion of the
Department's summer leagues and post season play. The City's fall leagues play
at Northview on Tuesday and Wednesday, an Eco Lab League plays on Thursdays.
This past week-end IBM used Northview fields for a tournament and Snyder Drug
was at Rahn Athletic. Corporations such as West Publishing, Cray Research,
Northwest Airlines and 3M have held department picnics/games at either Northview
or Rahn Athletic. Firstar Bank is planning a September tournament which will be
played at Northview Athletic.
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14. The community room in the Fire Administration Building has been painted. A new
floor will be installed Labor Day week. The project must be finished by primary
election day, September 11.
15. McDonald's restaurants in Rosemount and Apple Valley have established a seniors
activity. One morning each week is identified as breakfast and cards for seniors.
Staff are negotiating with McDonalds on Erin Drive in the hopes of introducing a
similar opportunity for Eagan seniors.
16. Staff attended a demonstration of a league scheduling software package this past
week. Logis, the local government information system, which now provides the
department's registration and reservation system, is pursuing league scheduling
options. Two critical features are important. The first being that the program have
the capabilities to place games on fields, dovetailing 3 or 4 division games on any
one night of play. Secondly, the schedule print out must be readable and easily
understood. In most instances, league scheduling packages are marketed as tools
to create game schedules. What that means in reality is the capability to rotate
numbers so that a team plays each team in a League once or twice, whatever you
prescribe. That is the easy part, the most time consuming step in league scheduling
in placing the games on fields followed by creation of the readable schedule. If a
software program with the appropriate options could be found, it would save three
weeks of the softball League Director's time. The software recently viewed is
superior to others staff have seen, however the facility manager aspect is again
missing.
17. One hundred ninety one (191) youth participated in the tennis lesson program this
summer. By comparison, 127 youth took part in 1989. In addition, 42 teens
attended the South of the River Tennis Camps. Twenty-three teens played in the
end of the season tennis tournament. The teen activity represents a break through
for the Department as no previous tennis activity has been successful in attracting
a teen following. It is anticipated that this program will grow as a reflection of the
positive experience this summer.
18. Volleyball registrations are currently being accepted. Co-Ed Recreational and
Officiated Leagues and Women's Recreational and Officiated Leagues will be
offered.
19. Maintenance employees, Steve Hayden and Scott Eppen, continued work on the
installation of park benches and waste containers in various parks. With start-up
on the Northview shelter building, this project has been put on temporary hold.
However, only a few benches and waste containers remain to be completed later
this Fall.
Al.
20. The Northview/EAA storage building got into full swing in August. This project has
involved both the efforts and talents of Gary Skogstad, Steve Hadden, Alex
Lammers and Don Buecksler. At the time of the writing of the Happening packet,
the walls have been roughed in and the roof trusses are in place. Footings for the
concrete pillars have also been poured. Application of the roof shingles and siding
are major components yet to be completed; blackboard for the columns will be
contracted out. This project should be in its final stages by early September, and
ready for the EAA to use.
21. The double sand volleyball court at Rahn Athletic Park was completed in August.
The Summer Youth Restitution Program assisted in the installation of approximately
1,200 square yards of sod around the perimeter of the courts. Some work was also
done on the irrigation lines to adjust sprinkler heads to meet new grade
requirements. A system using ropes and bunge cords to define the individual court
perimeters were also installed, along with regulation nets.
22. Installation of irrigation on Field #5, at Northview Athletic Fields was another
project for the maintenance/operations division in August. This work was
performed under the leadership of maintenance worker, Gary Skogstad, who has
significant experience from previous installations at Rahn and Goat Hill. The
project was completed in five (5) working days and is now fully up and running.
Already the impacts of the irrigation are evident in the quality of the turf. This
essentially rounds out the irrigation of all softball and soccer fields at the Northview
Complex.
23. Preparation for Fall Soccer League was a significant undertaking for the
Department during the past month. Seven (7) regulation, seven (7) mini and ten
(10) bantam soccer fields were laid out and striped at nineteen (19) different
locations. Work will continue through October. A special word of thanks goes to
Dwayne Barton, seasonal maintenance employee, who has done a superb job of
striping the City's athletic fields during the past four months.
24. The Twin Cities Tree Trust Program wrapped up their summer with completion of
a wild life observation blind at Thomas Lake Park. This blind sits on the south side
of the trail (north side of Thomas Lake) between Thomas Lake Road and the main
park area.
25. The Summer Youth Restitution also wrapped up their season on Friday, August
17th. Reflecting back over the season, this group worked on over ten maintenance
projects ranging from restoration to playground maintenance and trails brushing.
26. The Forestry Division had an active month of maintenance on the City's trees and
shrubs, clearing shrub beds at a number of sites, including Mueller Farm and Bridle
Ridge Parks were cleaned up and new wood chips were added. All trails in
wooded areas were also pruned back to provide safe pedestrian and bicycle
circulation.
27. A thorough program of corrective and therapeutic pruning was initiated, beginning
in the southwest parks and working northeasterly through the community. This
program will continue until the last tree is trimmed.
August 28, 1990
Kenneth Vraa
Director, Parks and Recreation
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN. 55122
Dear Ken:
This note is in response to the letter we received from you today, asking for input from neigh-
bors about the Carlson Lake Park construction project.
We want you to know that, as neighbors who live across the street from the lake, we are fully
supportive of the city's plans to put a bike trail, playground equipment and a hard court basket-
ball area within Carlson Lake Park. It is unthinkable that the project would be altered or
stopped, since the "damage" to trees on the west side of the lake has already been incurred.
Plans to develop Carlson Lake Park were adopted more than six years ago, when Eagan voters
approved the 1984 parks bond referendum. We are disappointed that our three children (now
ages 10, 8 and 6) haven't been able to use a developed Carlson Lake Park during these last six
years. Hopefully, now that the improvement is finally taking place, they will be able to take
greater advantage of the facility in the years ahead.
The current disagreement is unfortunate. Some of our neighbors seem to be confused, somehow
failing to understand the purpose of a public park. They have become used to having the spa-
cious grassy area as their own private preserve. They want to discourage usage of the park by
making it less attractive to the children of the neighborhood. They would do that by canceling
the long-awaited improvements. Fairness dictates that that should not happen. Fairness dictates
that city park property should be used by all, and that public policies should encourage use of
parks property to the greatest extent possible.
That is not happening now. But it can, with your help.
We hope that the Parks and Recreation Commission will follow through with the long-awaited
plans to improve Carlson Lake Park, and resist efforts by a minority of neighbors to keep the
park as a publicly-owned, taxpayer-supported extension of their own back yards.
Sincerely,
Vic and Carol Ellison
1308 Carlson Lake Lane
cc: Parks and Recreation Commission
August 28, 1990
Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Dear Mr. Vraa:
Thank you for the invitation to the September 6 Park and Recreation Commission
meeting. Unfortunately, neither my wife nor I will be in town for the meeting.
Our requests to return the park to a "passive" one are simple: do not introduce any
man-made structures into the park. Rather, eliminate the hard courts, play
equipment and trail. Replace those items with a new graded, level turf along the
flat south shore where all the grading has taken place. Replant as many trees and
shrubs as is possible on both the level area and the denuded western slope below
Carlson Lake Lane.
The goal should be twofold: a reforested western slope, a reforested, grassland
prairie-like area where the hard court and play equipment were designed to be
placed. Special efforts are needed on the hill to restore it to a full wooded area and
to prevent natural erosion, as well as erosion caused by the introduction of the
inevitable human traffic of bikes, motorcycles and pedestrians as the hill is trying
to rejuvenate itself.
Although we cannot be at this first meeting to discuss the park redesign, we are
available to work with you both in the planning and implementing stages to restore
Carlson Lake Park to a beautiful passive park. Do no hesitate to call upon us.
We hope your meeting with our neighbors on September 6 will be constructive and
conciliatory. We appreciate your concern, efforts and willingness to work with us
on this project.
Cordially,
Greg y A. and istin R. Palfe"
1323 Carlson Lake Lane
454-8394
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122-1897
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SUBJECT: WAIVER OF PLAT
! APPLICANT: GOPHER SMELTING & REFINING CO
LOCATION: LOT 1, BLOCK 2,
GOPHER EAGAN INDUSTRIAL PARK 2ND
EXISTING ZONING: L-I (LIMITED INDUSTRIAL)
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: AUGUST 28, 1990
DATE OF REPORT: AUGUST 13, 1990
COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been submitted by Gopher Smelting and
Refining Company requesting a Waiver of Plat to consolidate a 25' strip of land with Lot
1, Block 2, Gopher Eagan Industrial Park 2nd Addition.
LOCATION: Lot 1, Block 2, Gopher Eagan Industrial Park 2nd Addition is located-west
of the Soo Line Railroad and north of Yankee Doodle Road. Gopher Eagan Industrial
Park 2nd Addition was platted July 21, 1987.
The 25' wide strip of land running the entire length of the east property line (37,226 sq.
ft. total area) will be adjoined to Lot 1, Block 2 (14.80 acres). The Soo Line Railroad has
already sold this small portion of their right-of-way to Gopher Smelting. This Waiver of
Plat will clean up a problem that occurred over the past several years where inadvertently
Gopher Smelting has built on a small portion of the Soo Line right-of-way.
If approved, this Waiver of Plat shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. This Waiver shall be recorded at the County within 30 days of the City's
approval.
2. All applicable Code requirements. ZoNINV MAP
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FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - 10-30601-010-02
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Based upon the study of the financial obligations collected in the
past and the uses proposed for the property, the following charges
are computed. The charges are computed using the City's existing
fee schedule and connections proposed to be made to the City's
utility system based on the submitted plans. The computed charges
are not proposed as a condition for granting the waiver of plat, but
to alert the property owners as to their existence and the likelihood
of their collection at sometime in the future should there be further
development on this parcel.
Improvement Project Use Rate Quantity Amount
Sanitary Sewer C/I $1435/A .76A $1,091
Trunk
Water Trunk C/I 1450/A .76A 1,102
Water Availability C/I 2285/A .76A 1,737
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RORERI R. SlKlcll 0S. REG. NO. 14891
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Eagan City Council
From: Carlson Lake Area Residents
Date:. August 16, 1990
We are outraged by the massive destruction done by the contractor while
clearing the Carlson Lake Park hillside for a walking trail. We understand
the contractor basically followed the plan given them by the Eagan Parks
Department. The damage is incomprehensible! We demand that the park department
plant at least 50, eight inch diameter trees immediately, before any seeding
or sodding is done this fall. Your prompt action on this topic is anticipated.
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From: Carlson Lake Area Residents
Date: August 16, 1990
We are outraged by the massive destruction done by the contractor while
clearing the Carlson Lake Park hillside for a walking trail. We understand
the contractor basically followed the plan given them by the Eagan Parks
Department. The damage is incomprehensible! We demand that the park department
plant at least 50, eight inch diameter trees immediately, before any seeding
or sodding is done this fall. Your prompt action on this topic is anticipated.
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from: Carlson Lake Area Residents
late: August 16, 1990
' e are outraged by the massive destruction done by the contractor while
Tearing the Carlson Lake Park hillside for a walking trail. We understand
he contractor basically followed the plan given them by the Eagan Parks
epartment. The damage is incomprehensible! We demand that the park department
Ilant at least 50, eight inch diameter trees immediately, before any seeding
r sodding is done this fall. Your prompt action on this topic is anticipated.
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From: Carlson Lake Area Residents
Date: August 16, 1990
We are outraged by the massive destruction done by the contractor while
clearing the Carlson Lake Park hillside for a walking trail. We understand
the contractor basically followed the plan given them by the Eagan Parks
Department. The damage is incomprehensible! We demand that the park department
plant at least 50, eight inch diameter trees immediately, before any seeding
or sodding is done this fall. Your prompt action on this topic is anticipated.
CARLSON LAKE AREA RESIDENTS
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Date: August 16, 1990 J• 3~t'~'-`~
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We are outraged by the massive destruction one by tie contractor while
clearing the Carlson Lake Park hillside for a walking trail. We understand
the contractor basically followed the plan given them by the Eagan Parks
Department. The damage is incomprehensible! We demand that the park department
plant at least 50, eight inch diameter trees immediately, before any seeding
or sodding is done this fall. Your prompt action on this topic is anticipated.
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Eagan City Council
From: Carlson Lake Area Residents
Date: August 16, 1990
We are outraged by the massive destruction done by the contractor while
clearing the Carlson Lake Park hillside for a walking trail. We understand
the contractor basically followed the plan given them by the Eagan Parks
Department. The damage is incomprehensible! We demand that the park department
plant at least 50, eight inch diameter trees immediately, before any seeding
or sodding is done this fall. Your prompt action on this topic is anticipated.
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From: Carlson Lake Area Residents
Date:. August 16, 1990
We are outraged by the massive destruction done by the contractor while
clearing the Carlson Lake Park hillside for a walking trail. We understand
the contractor basically followed the plan given them by the Eagan Parks
Department. The damage is incomprehensible! We demand that the park department
plant at least 50, eight inch diameter trees immediately, before any seeding
or sodding is done this fall. Your prompt action on this topic is anticipated.
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From: Carlson Lake Area Residents in PQ-,
Date: August 16, 1990
We are outraged by the massive destruction done by the contractor while
clearing the Carlson Lake Park hillside for a walking trail. We understand
the contractor basically followed the plan given them by the Eagan Parks
Department. The damage is incomprehensible! We demand that the park department
plant at least 50, eight inch diameter trees immediately, before any seeding
or sodding is done this fall. Your prompt action on this topic is anticipated.
CARLSON LAKE AREA RESIDENTS
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Eagan City Council
From: Carlson Lake Area Residents
Date: August 16, 1990
We are outraged by the massive destruction done by the contractor while
clearing the Carlson Lake Park hillside for a walking trail. We understand
the contractor basically followed the plan given them by the Eagan Parks
Department. The damage is incomprehensible! We demand that the park department
plant at least 50, eight inch diameter trees immediately, before any seeding
or sodding is done this fall. Your prompt action on this topic is anticipated.
CARLSON LAKE AREA RESIDENTS
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SUBJECT: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT, REVISED
PRELIMINARY PLAT (WOODLANDS NORTH)
APPLICANT: ROBERT ENGSTROM COMPANIES
LOCATION: NE 1/4 OF SECTION 14
EXISTING ZONING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: AUGUST 28, 1990
DATE OF REPORT: AUGUST 23, 1990
COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION SUMMARY: On June 5, 1990 the City Council unanimously approved a
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment, Planned Development Amendment, a Rezoning
and Preliminary Plat for the Woodlands North Addition located south of Kost Road and
west of Elrene Road. The proposal included 12 single family lots, 62 duplex-type lots,
and"200 multi-family units on approximately 58 acres. The single family area will be
developed as soon as possible and the duplex-type area will begin to develop this fall.
The multi-family area has no set time table to develop. Only the approximately 14-acre
R-2 type area is changing with this proposal. Ten additional units are proposed in order
to alleviate some of the financial obligations to the City. The cul-de-sac connecting to
Kost Road is the most noticeable change to the plat. The condition of the original plat
prohibited any direct access to Elrene Road and none is being proposed with this revised
plat. The density is 5.2 units per acre. These duplex style units will look like the country
home quads in the Thomas Lake Woods Addition along the south side of Mallard Drive
just west of Thomas Lake Road. The buildings were reduced from a quad to a duplex
style to reduced scale. The landscape plan submitted ties the units together very well
through individual foundation plantings and an overall tree plan.
AIRPORT CONSIDERATIONS: This proposal does not fall within the Metropolitan
Council's Noise Policy contours, but it is close enough (one-quarter to one-half mile) to
address the issue. Since aircraft currently fly further south than they were when the
contours were developed, noise may be considered to be intrusive by some of the projects
residents. Therefore, while we cannot require the developer to meet Met Council's
standards, it would be appropriate to share with him ways to abate the noise within the
units by considering incorporation of such elements as chimney caps, elbows, and vents and
similar features of sound environment of the units may be substantially improved without
considerable cost to the project.
GRADING/DRAINAGEIEROSION CONTROL: The preliminary grading plan for the new
layout of the multi-residential lots along the south side of Kost Road proposes maximum
cuts of 17' and a maximum fill of 10'. The grading plan proposes to fill in a wetland
along the south side of the intersection of Kost Road and Mike Collins Drive that has a
surface area of 0.32 acres. The developer has applied for a permit from the Corps of
Engineers to allow this wetland to be filled. To assist in the mitigation process with the
Corps, the developer proposes to expand the wetland located in the southwest corner of,
the multi-residential portion of the Woodlands North site.
The wetland in the southeast corner of the site is proposed to serve as a storm water
ponding area that will meet the City's requirements for water quality treatment. This
wetland has been designated as Pond A and the design criteria for this proposed pond is
as follows:
Direct Bottom Normal High Pond Wet Pond
Drainage of Water Water Storage Storage Outlet
Area Pond Level Level Volume Volume Flow Rate
16.4 AC 874.0 878.0 882.2 3.2 AC FT 2.0 AC FT 2.1 CFS
An outlet for this pond will be required to drain the pond to the north along Trails End
Road to the City's existing 33" storm sewer system in the Wescott Hills Development.
The proposed storm sewer system that will drain the multi-family residential area shall be
designed to collect approximately 3.8 acres of area along Street A and direct the runoff
from that area to Pond A. This storm sewer system will limit the direct drainage area
from this site to the existing 33" storm sewer to the northwest to 4.1 acres.
The surface water runoff from the northeast portion of the site will be directed to the
proposed storm sewer to be constructed as part of the Kost Road and Elrene Road
improvements, Project 589.
The grading of the lots and streets within the development plus the grading of Pond A
shall be performed by the developer. Also, the development will be responsible for
installing and maintaining erosion control measures in accordance with the City's
erosion/sediment control manual standards.
UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer service for the multi-residential lots is readily available from
an existing 12" trunk sanitary sewer on Kost Road. The preliminary utility plan for the
new layout of the multi-residential area proposes individual sanitary sewer services to each
lot. City Project #589 will be providing adequate sanitary sewer stubs out of Kost Road
to serve this site.
511,
The developer has petitioned the City to install the necessary sanitary sewer and water
main within the development and along Trails End Road. This project will be City Project
#596, the Woodlands North Utility and Street Improvements.
A 16" water main is located along Elrene Road and an 8" water main is located along
Mike Collins Drive. City Project #589 will be providing an 8" water main on Kost Road
that will connect to the existing lines on Elrene Road and Mike Collins Drive. The
proposed 8" water main on Kost Road will include adequate water main stubs and services
to provide adequate pressure and capacity to serve this development.
The preliminary utility plan proposes individual water main services for each lot. The
utility plan also proposes to provide a looping water main system that will provide
adequate fire protection and water supply.
All existing wells and septic systems on this site shall be plugged and abandoned according
the Department of Health and City requirements.
STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Access to the multi-family residential area will be
provided from Kost Road which is proposed to be upgraded to a 32' wide bituminous
street under City Project #589 and from Trails End Road which is proposed to be
upgraded to a 32' wide bituminous street under City Project #596. The developer has
petitioned the City to construct the streets within this development as City Project
596.
The proposed streets within the multi-residential area include a looping road from the
intersection of Mike Collins Drive and Kost Road to the south and then to the east and
then connecting back to Kost Road just west of Elrene Road. This looping public street
system is proposed to be a 50' wide right-of-way and 28' face-to-face street. According
to the potential traffic generated on this street, the street right-of-way widths should be
60' wide and the road width should be 32' face-to-face.
The developer is requesting a variance to the City Codes for street width to allow a 50'
right-of-way and a 28' wide street for Street A (the looping street).
The proposed street system also includes three horseshoe shaped cul-de-sacs in the multi-
residential area. The minimum street width allowed for the cul-de-sacs is 28' face-to-face
and the minimum right-of-way width for a cul-de-sac with an island is 65' as per City
Codes.
EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: Sufficient right-of-way and drainage and utility
easements shall be dedicated for the proposed streets and utilities that will be needed to
serve this development. Additional right-of-way will be required at the southeast corner
of the intersection of Trails End Road and Kost Road to provide for a 20-mile per hour
design speed for the curve of the street at that intersection. In addition, temporary slope
easements will be needed along Kost Road and Elrene Road to upgrade these streets
under proposed City Project #589.
This development shall be responsible for insuring that all regulatory agency permits are
acquired prior to final plat approval. The wetland along the south side of Kost Road at
the Mike Collins Drive intersection is included on the National Wetland Inventory Map.
Therefore, a Corps of Engineers permit will be required before any grading work can
begin in this wetland. Also, the wetland in the southwest corner of Block 3 is on the
National Wetland Inventory Map and a permit will be required to utilize that wetland as
a storm water pond.
WOODLANDS NORTH CONDITIONS
1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on July
10, 1990 shall be complied with:
Al, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C4, C5, D1, El, F1, G1, and H1.
2. A revised Planned Development Agreement shall be entered into.
3. Setbacks in the duplex area shall be allowed as per the development plan.
4. A copy of the Homeowners Association Bylaws shall be submitted to the City
Attorney's office for their review and approval.
5. All trash and recycling materials shall be contained within the units until the day
of pick up.
6. No driveway access shall be allowed onto Elrene Road.
7. The development is required to comply with the rquirements of the City's
Comprehensive Water Quality Management Plan.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
A. Financial Obligations
1. This development shall accept its additional financial
obligations as defined in the staff's report in
accordance with the final plat dimensions and the rates
in effect at the time of final plat approval.
B. Easements and Rights-of-Way
1. This development shall dedicate 10' drainage and utility
easements centered over all common lot lines and adjacent
to private property or public right-of-way.
2. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially
guarantee the acquisition costs of additional drainage,
ponding, and utility easements as required by the
alignment, depth, and storage capacity of all required
public utilities and streets located beyond the
boundaries of this plat or outside of dedicated public
right-of-way as necessary to service this development or
accommodate it.
3. This development shall dedicate all public right-of-way
and temporary slope easements for ultimate development
of adjacent roadways as "required by the appropriate
jurisdictional agency.
4. This development shall dedicate adequate drainage and
ponding easements to incorporate the required high water
elevation necessitated by City storm water storage volume
requirements.
C. Plans and Specifications
1. All public streets and utilities necessary to provide
service to this development shall be designed by a
registered professional engineer in accordance with City
codes, engineering standards, guidelines and policies.
2. A detailed grading, drainage, erosion, and sediment
control plan must be prepared in accordance with current
City standards prior to final plat approval.
3. This development shall insure that all temporary dead end
public streets shall have a cul-de-sac constructed in
accordance with City engineering standards.
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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
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4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted on the
proposed grading plan. The financial guarantee shall be
included in the Development Contract and not be released
until one year after the date of installation.
5. All internal public and private streets shall be
constructed within the required right-of-way in
accordance with City Code and engineering standards.
D. Public Improvements
1. If any public improvements are to be installed under a
City contract, the appropriate project must be approved
at a formal public hearing by Council action prior to
final plat approval.
E. Permits
1. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition
of all regulatory agency permits in the time frame
required by the affected agency..
F. Parks and Trails Dedication
1. This development shall fulfill its parks dedication
requirements as recommended by the Advisory Parks and
Recreation commission and approved by Council action.
G. Water Quality Dedication
1. This development shall be responsible for providing a
cash dedication in addition to/in lieu of ponding
requirements in accordance with the criteria identified
in the City's Water Quality Management Plan.
H. Other
1. All standard platting and zoning conditions shall be
adhered to unless specifically granted a variance by
Council action.
Advisory Planning Commission City Council
Approved: August 25, 1987 September 15, 1987
Revised: July 10, 1990
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