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09/05/1991 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: AUGUST 30, 1991 RE: SEPTEMBER 5 COMMISSION MEETING The next regular meeting of the Advisory Commission will again be preceded by a tour of park facilities. We will depart from City Hall at 6:30 p.m. returning for the Commission Meeting beginning at 7:30. While I have your attention, I would like to encourage Commission members to take every opportunity to remind people of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra concert scheduled for September 12. Ticket sales at this point have been lagging. It is important for all Commission members to find opportunities to encourage people to acquire their tickets for this event. Co-workers, civic organizations and neighbors are logical contacts for you to consider. After the Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance, staff would like to make a presentation to Girl Scout Troop 804 which has volunteered for many Parks and Recreation activities over the years. CONSENT ITEMS There are no Consent Items or Development Proposals to be reviewed by the Advisory Commission. OLD BUSINESS First item under Old Business concerns the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the marketing progress. The second item under Old Business concerns the Highline Corridor grading. Staff has prepared a memorandum with several attachments. The Engineering Department staff, along with the developer, will be present at the Commission meeting to present a conclusion to the overland drainage issue. 2 NEW BUSINESS The single item under New Business concerns Park Service Area # 16 with a report from the consultant concerning the need for an additional park within this service area. Staff has prepared a memorandum and included a report from Mr. Erkkila concerning this particular item. Staff does anticipate a number of people from the Park Service Area to be present at the Advisory Commission Meeting about this item. PARKS DEVELOPMENT Landscape Architect Steve Sullivan will update the Advisory Commission on progress on various development projects. WATER QUALITY Water Resource Coordinator Rich Brasch is going to be on vacation and will not be at the Commission Meeting. A brief update and a slide presentation have been prepared which was used in the elementary schools. The presentation will focus on water quality issues and how students can participate. Commission Members should be aware that staff anticipates having an in-house seminar in October of this year to bring the Commission up to date on the results on the water sampling diagnostic studies being conducted in Eagan lakes, the educational program that has been in use as well as a number of other items relating to water quality. Staff anticipates a late October date. OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS There are a number of items under Other Business and Reports including a view of the Happenings and verbal reports on the Summer Recreation Program. Staff will be present to review with the Commission a number of the summer programs that have been presented this year and their acceptance by the community. The final item under Other Business concerns the Commission Picnic. Friday, September 20, at Trapp Farm Park has been reserved for this annual event and it would be appropriate for the Commission to take a few minutes to plan for this affair. As always, if members of the Commission are unable to attend, please contact the staff. KV/nh AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Thursday, September 5, 1991 6:30 P.M. Eagan Municipal Center A. 6:30 P.M. Tour - Ohmann Park and Carlson Lake Park B. 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting - Eagan Municipal Center C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance D. Presentation to Girl Scout Troop #804 E. Approval of Agenda F. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 11, 1991 G. Consent Agenda H. Development Proposals 1. Old Business (1) St. Paul Chamber update (2) Highline Corridor Grading J. New Business (1) Park Service Area 16 K. Parks Development (1) Update L. Water Quality M. Other Business and Reports (1) Happenings (2) Summer Recreation Report (3) Rahn Athletic Park Update (4) School District 196 Use of Northview Fields (5) Commission Picnic M. Round Table N. Visitors to be Heard 0. Adjournment Subject to Approval MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA JULY 11, 1991 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 1991 with the following Commission Members present: Shawn Hunter, Lee Markell, George Kubik, John Griggs and Ted Billy. Commission Members Dick Carroll, Deborah Johnson and Jack Johnson were not present. Staff present Included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Stephen Sullivan, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Rich Brasch, Water Quality Supervisor; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; and Nancy Hammel, Secretary. AGENDA Ken Vraa suggested the Highline Trail grading issue be held over to a future meeting. Shawn Hunter moved, John Griggs seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as amended. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 6, 1991 Under Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 6, Shawn Hunter asked that Page 10, Paragraph 4, second sentence should read "ponds tend to fill in over time, particularly whenever there is construction..." Instead of "ponds do fill in". John Griggs moved, Ted Billy seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes as amended. CONSENT AGENDA Steve Sullivan reported there were no Consent Agenda or Development Proposals to be discussed. ST. PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Dorothy Peterson stated that at the June 18 City Council meeting, approval was granted for the City to support the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra at Eagan High School on September 12 as proposed by this Commission. At the Special Event Committee meeting prior to the Commission meeting the timeline for the event was set. Heads of committees were established with Russ Frankel of S.D. 196 In charge of concessions and ushers. Programs would be handled by City staff. Contracts with Ticketmaster and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra will be signed and sent shortly. The evening of the program, tickets will be handled through volunteers, however, there is no volunteer at this time to concentrate on searching for a sponsor. George Kubik remarked on what a complex, new undertaking this presentation is. He thanked John Griggs for initiating the idea and Dorothy Peterson for her administrative effort. Dorothy reiterated the need to find a business to underwrite the marketing plan. Shawn Hunter suggested the Chamber of Commerce as a point of contact. George Kubik stated that more staff time should not be taken to make contacts. George suggesed that perhaps commission members could make calls to get volunteers. WATER QUALITY REPORT Ken Vraa commented on the Water Quality report noting a 67% return rate and adding that interest in the environment in this community is high. Rich Brasch will be further tabulating and clarifying the returns. Chairman Kubik stated that it would be appropriate to hold comments pending completion of the report. He noted that 97.3% of the respondents indicated that water quality issue was of great importance to them. Advisory Park, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission July 11, 1991 Page 2 HAPPENINGS Chairman Kubik noted that sand volleyball seems to be a great success and Dorothy Peterson added that parking problems have been an offshoot of that success. Regarding the Fourth of July celebration, Ms. Peterson reported that the Eagan Stagedoor Performers' lip sync contest went over very well. After an hour of performances, Iris Bouvier had a difficult time bringing the contest to a close. It was noted there were 138 Eaganettes marching in the parade and they did indeed take second place. Ted Billy remarked on the 5,000 registrations and noted the incredible growth. Ken Vraa stated that, even with projected Increases, we were caught short of staff and will have to plan on more seasonal help in the future. Dorothy Peterson further added that the bulk of registrations were made up of elementary age children followed by a large number of teens in the tennis program. She further clarified that we plan similarly to EAA by proposing a 10-15% increase every year but this year the upswing was larger than anticipated. It was noted by Mr. Kubik that the pavilions at Trapp and Thomas are booked almost every weekend and was further impressed with the report that the Teddy Bear Band drew 400 people to Summer In the Park at Trapp Farm Pavilion. Seven bags of groceries were collected for the foodshelf. Softball is going very well with a Co-rec tournament this weekend and more tournaments coming up. Ms. Peterson also noted the possibility of West Publishing wanting field space and Unisys perhaps cutting field space. Chairman Kubik noted that ballfield needs always seem to be a pressing Issue and should be brought up at the Planning Meeting. Chairman Kubik noted the good work being done by Maintenance Staff, especially Don Buecksler, Paul Graham and Alex Lammers. Steve Sullivan stated the playground has been installed at Ohmann and the pea gravel base has been laid. Ken Vraa added that the high capacity mower is a welcome addition. Seventeen hundred acres of grass were mowed in June. A #580 mower was borrowed from School District 196 to keep up with the more- than-favorable growing conditions. Mr. Vraa added that crews have also been busy putting concrete pads under the bleachers at Goat Hill and Northview Park. LONG RANGE PLANNING MEETING After minimal discussion, it was decided that the Long Range Planning Meeting will be held Thursday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. OHMANN PARK GRAND OPENING Dorothy Peterson reported that some of the Ohmann family will be on hand for the ribbon cutting at 1:30 p.m. on July 29th. There will be soccer, softball and horseshoes going on to show the various uses at Eagan's newest park. BUDGET PROCESS Director Vraaa stated that staff has been working on budget for next year. Serous constraints are taking place because of restraints placed by the State Government. The need for adequate staff and the generating of new revenues are items to be considered. If the Commission has questions or concerns, Mr. Vraa asked that they contact him in the near future. RECREATION FACILITIES TASK FORCE UPDATE Ken Vraa reported that the City Council has heard the Task Force's request and had a special meeting a week ago Tuesday. Council now wants to move ahead with that issue but has not come up with a resolution. They are considering the possibility of using windfall funds obtained through bond financing. Shawn Hunter and John Griggs noted responses in the Water Quality Report indicating a desire for swimming facilities in the city. Chairman Kubik noted that pool interest surfaced with the Task Force, too, and that swimming needs were a timely item to have included in Rich Brasch's survey. Advisory Park, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission July 11, 1991 Page 3 CAPONI ART PARK Mr. Vraa informed the Commission that Mr. Caponi retired from Macalaster College June 1 and, with the College, will help develop a proposal to finance acquisition of the art park. Proposals will be put together for people who are interested in the arts. Staff has been working on this project and has created a model of the site with a student of Macalaster assisting in the assembly. John Griggs questioned how the upgrade of County Road 30 would effect the proposal. Mr. Vraa replied that the 40/20 acre split of land would be greatly affected and there have been preliminary meetings with the county already regarding road crossings. Latest word has it that work will begin next year. Ted Billy questioned the relationship of Tony Caponi's property to the Lexington/Diffley and Patrick Egan sites to which Mr. Vraa replied the City will end up with 252 acres of land directed to various recreational pursuits. Chairman Kubik stated this is a unique opportunity to work in the development of this area. NORTHVIEW ATHLETIC PARK BUILDING Mr. Vraa stated that repair bids came in at a good price and the work would be done more expediently than first anticipated. Lee Markell questioned Mr. Vraa of the status of the 10 acre piece off Wilderness Run Road to which Mr. Vraa replied that nothing has been scheduled as yet. With no further business to conduct, Lee Markell moved, Ted Billy seconded, with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p.m. Secretary Date MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION FROM: Ot DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION DATE: AUGUST 21, 1992 RE: ST. PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT UPDATE BACKGROUND: The Commission may recall that the Special Event Committee set an aggressive time-line for the work required for successfully hosting the St. Paul Chamber orchestra. That time line is reproduced for the Commission's information. TIMELINE July 12,1991 August 1, 1991 August 15, 1991 Sept. 1, 1991 Sept. 12, 1991 Sign Contracts Marketing Plan Sponsors Volunteers Piano Tune Identified Identified Information to Tickets on Sale Program ready Concessions Workers in Ticketmaster for SPCO Firm Place Approval School Details in Place PROGRESS REPORT: July 12, 1991: The contracts with Ticketmaster and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra were signed on the date projected. The package of extensive information required for setting up the event on the TicketMaster system was mailed on July 12. As a result, tickets have been on sale since August 1. ST.PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PAGE TWO AUGUST 21, 1991 August 1, 1991: Primary effort during the month of August has been extended toward the marketing plan. A synopsis of those efforts is as follows: o Contact with the Eagan/Dakota County, Burnsville and Apple Valley Chambers of Commerce, Press releases mailed to each for enclosure in their August Newsletters. Flyers/Posters available upon request from Chamber members. o Press releases to the Minneapolis Star/Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press, to be published in the community bulletin board sections, two weeks prior to the event. o Since August 1, Cable TV has announced the concert and ticket information on the community bulletin board and local government access channels. o Beginning with the August 15 Cable Commission meeting, continuing through all public meetings up to the event, audio of SPCO playing Haydn's Symphony #85 has been edited as a lead into live taping of the meeting. A "ribbon" message announces the event, where tickets may be purchased, etc. This information will re-run with each cable cast of the meeting. o Posters and flyers have been distributed to Eagan High, Community Education 196, schools in District 196. Members of the Special Event Committee have approached local businesses to display posters of flyers. And, the library and Municipal Center are centers for information. o The head article in the Discover Us section of the City Newsletter will feature the concert. I ST.PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PAGE THREE AUGUST 21, 1991 August 15, 1991: The program has been typed, proofed and sent to SPCO for approval. The program will be run in-house. o School details are in place. Examples of these details include, numbers of custodians and the hour their help is needed, sound and lighting techs, ushers, distribution of programs and concessions. Students will perform most of the tasks other than custodial. o No sponsors are identified. September 1. 1991: One aspect of volunteers needs to be filled: box office personnel on September 12. o Concessions are firm. September 12, 1991: The piano tuner is scheduled, he will coordinate with SPCO in the event that a piano other than the School's Yamaha is to be used. ISSUE: There is only one issue, ticket sales. FOR COMMISSION ACTION: Purchase your tickets now! MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DATE: AUGUST 28, 1991 RE: HIGHLINE TRAIL GRADING BACKGROUND: The Advisory Commission has previously reviewed the issue of overland drainage from the Lexington Pointe Additions and across the Highline Trail, which ultimately affects the homes in the Park Knoll Addition. Staff has met (again) with the developer to try to get a resolution of this issue. (See copy of attached letter from Tom Colbert to Brad Swenson.) RECENT CHANGES: As you will notice in the letter, there has again been a change in control and ownership of the property known as Lexington Pointe Additions. Originally, the property was owned and managed by three partners, with Mr. Brad Swenson responsible for the development activities. You will recall that earlier this year that Premier Development, Mr. Paul Gross, assumed responsibility for the development of the Lexington Pointe Additions, and therefore took control and responsibility for resolution for this drainage issue. Staff has recently been informed that Mr. Brad Swenson has again resumed responsibility and control of the residential area of this now dissolved partnership. STAFF CRITERIA: In the earlier meeting with Mr. Brad Swenson, department staff outlined the parks criteria that must be considered regarding the drainage issue. This criteria was based on the previous discussions of the Advisory Commission. These included: ¦ No grading into Trapp Farm Park sliding hill . ¦ Directing water to the existing pond would not be permitted as the existing outlet would not be able to handle any additional run-off. ¦ Any grading needed within the Highline Trail must be kept to a minimum - and must recognize the City's desire to install a future trail within the Highline . ¦ An "all pipe" alternative must be reviewed . ¦ Consideration of the potential for flooding of trees in the lower area adjacent to the trail access at Wilderness Run Road must be avoided or mitigated. ADDITIONAL DATA: You will note in the letter of August 9, 1991, from Mr. Colbert, Mr. Swanson was asked to provide additional information concerning topography and elevations to ensure handling of the storm water properly. Those topographic elevations were needed to help evaluate the extent of the storm water overflow problem and to ascertain the number of cubic feet per second that might be expected to flow overland. The new topographic information has been provided to the City Engineering Department and a new set of calculations was run based on these elevations to determine the extent of the problem being faced. The Engineering Department and Park and Recreation staff met on August 28, with the developer to review the data provided and discuss possible alternatives. The elevations provided indicated that the storm sewer system on Livingston Drive would accommodate eighteen (18) inches of water before water would over bank between the two homes on the south and travel overland to the Highline Trail. With the increased number of homes now having their yards sodded, run-off should be much slower than what has been experienced previously. Therefore, the frequency of toping over should be reduced. Based on the new elevations, it is estimated that there are 10 CFS that would flow overland to the Highline Trail. This would be combined with an additional 10 CFS from the residential homes backyards and park area. Combined, 20 CFS will have to be provided for. Based on this amount of run-off, staff has reviewed the alternatives which appear to be most logical. The first alternative is an "in-pipe" scenario. The cost of this has been estimated in the $40,000 - $45,000 range. The second alternative provides for enlargement of existing depression within the Highline Trail to accommodate approximately .66 acre feet of water. Water would then flow through a 12" PVC pipe as a controlled outlet and then proceed down a graded land drainage swale to the east. This water would then outlet into the unmaintained area in Trapp Farm Park. Staff estimates that the amount of water would be equivalent to 5 CFS. This is a level below what was previously calculated and at a point in which staff is comfortable there would be little chance for erosion to occur. The water would proceed down the unmaintained area to a point adjacent to Wilderness Run Road and the trail access into Trapp Farm Park. This low area will be connected by a storm sewer to be installed with the reconstruction of Wilderness Run Road slated for this Fall. Therefore, there will be no water accumulation in this low point to damage any trees. (See Jon Wingard's memo.) You will recall that the third alternative was for storm water to proceed directly between the homes outloting onto Park Knoll Drive. The Engineering Department has discouraged this alternative first proposed by Paul Thomas. This alternative would create problems in the Park Knoll Addition's ability to handle water without adding more catch basins. DISCUSSION: Staff is reasonably satisfied that the overland drainage system will work and not have a significant impact on the park when compared with the pipe scenario, there will actually be less disturbance to the park and less possibility of erosion and maintenance immediately after construction. Given the new calculations which provide for less storm water run-off and the decreased frequency for erosion to happen - this back-up system could work successfully. The only concern that staff has at this time is relative to the timing of the work effort to ensure that the work is completed and the area re-seeded this Fall to make sure of germination and vegetation establishment. The second concern is for the future bike trail that is to be provided within the Highline Corridor. A bench pad should be provided for that future trail. Staff has not done a thorough design for this, and generally assumes that the trail can be worked in as it terminates into Trapp Farm Park. FOR COMMISSION ACTION: To approve/disapprove the overland drainage scenario for the handling of storm water run-off in the Lexington Pointe Additions. KV/bls city of aagan 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD THOMAS EGAN EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897 Mayor Pt ZONE: (612) 454 -8100 DAVID K. GUSTAFSON FAX: (612) 454-8363 PAMELA McCREA TIM PAWLENTY THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator August 9 , 1991 EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk MR BRAD SWENSON TRI-LAND METRO 1875 PLAZA DR SUITE 200 EAGAN MN 55122 Re: Lexington Pointe 5th Addition overland Drainage Improvements Dear Brad: On Friday, August 9, you met with Mike Foertsch, John Wingard, Steve Sullivan, Ken Vraa and myself to discuss how the overland drainage concerns for the Lexington Pointe 5th Addition can be addressed in a manner satisfactory to the Advisory Park & Natural Resources Commission as well as the property owners in the Park Knoll Addition. As a result of that meeting, you requested that the staff provide you with the appropriate comments that could be taken into account in preparing a plan that could be presented to the Commission at their September 5 meeting. In order to provide you with the comments needed to prepare a proposed design solution, the City will need the following information: 1. The walk-out elevation of Lot 1, Block 3, Lexington Pointe 2nd Addition. 2. Survey cross-section information for the common lot line of Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Lexington Pointe 5th Addition as well as the entire backyard of Lot 4 (cross-sectioned at 10' centers) and the elevation of the walk-out for this lot. 3. Revise the plan dated November 10, 1990, to expand the existing contour elevation information down to Wilderness Run Road including the two low areas located within Trapp Farm Park and significant trees within these low areas. 4. Show the location of the sliding hill and its boundary with the natural undisturbed vegetation area to the west of the sliding hill. THE LONE OAK TREE.. THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirm-111 Action Employer Page 2 5. Show the extent of onstreet ponding at the low point of Livingston Drive reflecting existing house elevation and finished grades. 6. Show the extent of the existing land disturbance within the Highline Park area resulting from the grading performed during the fall of 1990. It was understood that this information needs to be provided to John Wingard by 8:00 a.m., on Monday, August 19, 1991. After allowing three days for staff to review this information, we will provide you with our comments to be taken into consideration in preparing the final design plans. The final design and schedule for implementation and completion must be submitted to Ken Vraa no later than 8:00 a.m., on Wednesday, August 28, in order for the Parks Department to do the necessary reviews and commission packet preparation. This will then be presented to the September 5 APRNRC meeting at which time you and staff will discuss this issue with the Commission. During this meeting you also indicated that Paul Grosz of Premier Development is no longer involved in this or any other residential development that you were previously involved with. You indicated that you would follow up with a letter confirming this and indicating the division of responsibilities to help staff identify who should be the appropriate contact person for various issues and concerns. Recognizing the tight time frames involved and the need to complete restoration work before the seeding season ends, there is no room for any delays. With your cooperation, the City can help to ensure that this problem will be addressed in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the Commission and affected property owners. Sincerely, T omas A. Colbert, P.E. Director of Public Works TAC/ j j cc: Mike Foertsch, Assistant City Engineer John Wingard, Development/Design Engineer Steve Sullivan, Landscape Architect/Park Planner Ken Vraa, Director of Parks & Recreation MEMO TO: TOM COLBERT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM: JOHN WINGARD, DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN ENGINEER DATE: AUGUST 29, 1991 SUBJECT: LEXINGTON POINTE 5TH ADDITION STORM SEWER OVERFLOW The City has been meeting with Brad Swenson of Tri-Land, Inc., to design a storm sewer overflow system to handle the runoff from high intensity rainfall events from the low point of Livingston Drive in Lexington Pointe 5th Addition. A summary of the design parameters is outlined below: 1. The ponding in the street at the low point of Livingston Drive will provide 0.66 acre feet of storage. This storage level will not affect any houses. The ponding in the street will rise 18" and then the excess runoff water will drain overland to the south between Lots 4 and 5. The maximum flow draining out the swale is 10 cubic feet per second. 2. A pond will be constructed in the Highline Corridor Park to limit the flow out to a maximum of 5 cubic feet per second. With the flow of 10 cfs draining to the pond from the swale from Livingston Drive plus the backyard area of Lexington Pointe 5th and the area of the park that will drain to the pond, a pond of 0.45 acre feet must be constructed to limit the flow out to 5 cfs. 3. The outlet for the pond shall be a 12" storm sewer line that will drain to the east to a swale. The 12" line will be built through a 4' high berm. 4. The 12" pond outlet pipe will drain into a swale or ditch with a slope of 0.8%. The ditch will drain easterly through the Highline Corridor to the east side of the large metal transmission tower. At a point 30' northeast of the tower, the ditch will end and the runoff water will drain through dense grass and light woods. This area of dense grass is steeply sloped, but the runoff water will spread out as the water drains down the hill. 5. At the bottom of the hill, the runoff water will drain into a low, wooded area in Trapp Farm Park. The low area is along the north side of Wilderness Run Road and the low area will be drained by a storm sewer on City Project No. 603. Tri-Land has prepared a plan sheet showing the design of the storm sewer overflow system for our review and approval. W evelopment/Design Engineer JPW/jj cc: Ken Vraa, Director of Parks & Recreation Mike Foertsch, Assistant City Engineer Steve Sullivan, Park Planner MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DATE: AUGUST 28, 1991 RE: PARK SERVICE AREA #16 STUDY BACKGROUND: Residents within Park Service Area #16 have previously petitioned the City Council for a neighborhood park within walking distance of their home. You will recall that Park Area #16 is a rather large service district, and is currently serviced by Sky Hill Park. (See attached report for service area description) The City Council received the neighborhood petition and directed staff to prepare a study of the service area. They authorized the use of Tim Erkkila, Park Consultant, Westwood Planning Services, to prepare the study. Mr. Erkkila's analysis is attached. NEIGHBORHOOD INPUT: In addition to the original petition, staff did hold an informal meeting on Thursday, July 25th, for area residents. Notification to the neighborhood was through the petition representative. Unfortunately, only two individuals attended the meeting on the 25th, which was intended to be a review of the rough draft of the analysis prepared by the consultant. In the last several days, the department has received 103 form letters from the neighborhood identifying what they feel is needed in a park. Attached are three representative copies of the form letters. Staff will make available the other copies at the Advisory Commission meeting for your review. A tally has not been done on these, however a quick review will indicate that the items most often checked were play equipment, open play space and walking trails. Picnic areas and nature area were also checked frequently; also checked were ball fields, followed by tennis courts. Mentioned in the category of "other" were skating rink and bike paths. FOR COMMISSION DISCUSSION: The analysis by Mr. Erkkila raises some issues for the Commission to discuss. It would be important for the Commission to separate two issues that are bound to be reviewed. The first issue is "Should there be a park?" and the second issue is "Where should a park be located?", assuming there is a need. Also, consideration given to land availability in the park service section and the location of the existing park. There is a dichotomy between these two, however there is a need to separate the issue to the extent that the need is justified, and not that the location exists, therefore a park. It would be appropriate for the Advisory Commission to make a recommendation on this issue to the City Council. The form of that recommendation could be any one of a number of alternatives, including recommendation that the Park Service Area provide for another park, the park service district has no need for another park, or the City Council give consideration for a neighborhood park with emphasis toward certain facilities. It is not essential for the Advisory Commission, at this time, to make a determination of where a park should be. FOR COMMISSION ACTION: To make a recommendation to the City Council on Park Service #16, concerning the need for a second neighborhood park. KV/bls Attachment 1655 Donald Court Eagan, MN 55121 August 30, 1991 Ken Vraa Eagan Park Director 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Re: Park Drainage/Trapp Park Dear Ken; On August 28, 1991, I met with John Wingard, Mike Foertsch, Steve Sullivan and yourself to review storm water runoff from Lexington Pointe onto Eagan park property. After discussion and review, I agreed to do the following: 1. Create a ponding area and grade a swale starting from the back of Lot 3, Block 3, Lexington Pointe Fifth Addition and extending slightly beyond the Northern States Power pedestal which is located on Eagan park property. 2. In grading the swale, we will minimize disturbance of existing vegetation to the greatest extent possible, and maximize permitted slope. 3. Place a wood fiber blanket along disturbed sloped areas which are part of the swale. 4. Construction shall commence Friday, September 6, 1991, and restoration and erosion control measures shall be completed no later than Monday, September 9. 5. Enclosed is the proposed plan showing construction limits. Your anticipated cooperation in resolving this issue is appreciated. Very trul your / Bradley . Swenson To: Ken Vraa and Parks and Recreation Staff/Advisory Commission Re: The Proposed Park for Hampton Heights/Stoney Point and Adjacent Neighborhoods. Checked below is what I/we feel is needed in our neighborhood park: Open space for play Play equipment Ball field Walking trails Picnic areas Natural areas Tennis courts Other Reasons we need a neighborhood park include: small lot sizes, lack of sidewalks, existing parks are not safely accessible to children, high number of children, higher density of people than originally forecasted for our area, regular use of neighborhood streets as a throughwa by city maintenance trucks, and euva, " 4 4L 61,1-U4 Signature Address Ken Vraa Department of Parks & Recreation 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 To: Ken Vraa and Parks and Recreation Staff/Advisory Commission Re: The Proposed Park for Hampton Heights/Stoney Point and Adjacent Neighborhoods. Checked below is what I/we feel is needed in our neighborhood park: Open space for play Play equipment Ball field Walking trails Picnic areas Natural areas Tennis courts Other Reasons we need a neighborhood park include: small lot sizes, lack of sidewalks, existing parks are not safely accessible to children, high number of children, higher density of people than originally forecasted for our area, regular use of neighborhood streets as a throughway by city maintenance trucks, and Signature Address ' ~CJ Ken Vraa Department of Parks & Recreation 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 To: Ken Vraa and Parks and Recreation Staff/Advisory Commission Re: The Proposed Park for Hampton Heights/Stoney Point and Adjacent Neighborhoods. Checked below is what I/we feel is needed in our neighborhood park: Open space for play Play equipment Ball field X__ Walking trails Picnic areas Natural areas Tennis courts Other (?)a31 Reasons we need a neighborhood park include: small lot sizes, lack of sidewalks, existing parks are not safely accessible to children, high number of children, higher density of people than originally forecasted for our area, regular use of neighborhood streets as a throughway by city maintenance trucks, and Signature Address SEP-03-1991 12:05 FROM WESTWOOD PROF. SERVICES TO 4548363 P.02 •Yrstwoed Ptofessiona! Services. Me, W SEPTZMBER 3, 1991 1a180 TrUr* PMy. S Eden PYSkk, MN $5344 612.937-S150 PAX 612.937.5$ FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SERVICE AREA 516 RAGAN, MINNESOTA This letter summarizes our planning review of the park needs for PSA16. After reviewing the neighborhood's request, extensive material gathered by the City staff, and the Parks System Plan, we present the following findings and recommendations. FINDINGS 1. According to the Park System Plan, the optimal neighborhood park service area has a 112 mile radius. Park Service Areas (PSAS) 14, 16, 20, 23, 32 and 33 all have significant areas outside the 1/2 mile radius parameter. 2. Only 2 PSAS, 16 and 32, have distances between the existing parks and the farthest residences of over 1-1/2 miles. 3. The Park System Plan provides a neighborhood park population service parameter of 2000-5000. The buildout population of PSA 16 (6,408) exceeds the iaaximum by 28%. In comparison, the buildout population of PSA 32 (2,025) falls within and near the low and of the parameter. 4. Facilities at the existing neighborhood park in PSA 16, Sky Hill Park, are used for programmed recreation, and therefore are not always available for neighborhood use. 5. The area in PSA 16 that lies outside the 1/2 mile park service radius is a relatively solid geometric area that could be easily served with a single new site as opposed to a long narrow piece of land. 6. of the PSAS adjacent to PSA 16, only #19 has a buildout population of over 5,000 (6,347). However, 19 has good park service area coverage. 7. Of the total buildout population of PSA 16, 2,075 will lie outside the 1/2 mile radius of Sky Hill and Slackhawk Parks, which exceeds the minimum population parameter warranting a neighborhood park. A13AI,XSXS PSA 16 is the only service area in which all the following conditions exist: * a significant area outside the 1/2 mile park service radius * a distance between the parks and farthest residences of 1-1/2 miles * a buildout population that exceeds 5,000 people SEP-03-1991 12:06 FROM WESTWOOD PROF. SERVICES TO 4548363 P.03 Findings and Recommendations - Neighborhood Park Service Area 16 September 3, 1991 Page 2 FINDINGS RATIONALE Siting a park site in the area outside the 1/2 mile park service radius would be reasonable and efficient for the following reasons: * At build-out the area will have a population of 2,075, which exceeds the minimum threshold warranting a neighborhood park * The shape of the area is relatively compact * The residents of the area have felt a need for a park site. RECONA*NDATION Based on the findings, analysis and rationale, we can make the following recommendations: 1. Pursue acquisition of park land in the northeast area of PSA 16 of at least 6 acres 2. Develop as a mini-park for the short term (play equipment and open space) 3. Future development of additional facilities can be based on site suitability, neighborhood and facility standards. 4. If possible, the site should remain open for non-programmed, local resident activities. Respectfully submitted by: WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. F Timothy W. Erkkila Anne B. Dearing TOTAL P.03 MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, PARKS PLANNER/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT DATE: JUNE 28, 1991 RE: PARK SERVICE AREA #16 PARKS NEEDS STUDY Background The request for additional parkland in P. S. A. #16 was brought forth by the neighborhood at the June 26, 1990, Planning Commission Meeting. The Planning Commission was reviewing the downzoning of Study Area "I" from R-4 to R-1. The residents presented a petition requesting specific parkland needs be met via acquisition and development of a park within this study area. 4RIDGEia1 NQ a• NES AB YANKEE DOODLE ROAD WATER SUR. Y SA TREAT- 3rd GA EN MENT PLAN H HTS C T I st T Ic 2nd R I H BLDG. ROY 04K T. 0 CI d T TH LL T.C. rrr};:]t::ti~.'y r?•:;+ X~+71 x cEw 4 I . N T1 Figure #1 Study Area I c~~ Park Service Area #16 June 28, 1991 Page 2 The petitioners request for a parks need study are based on the following concerns: Land use changes since the 1982 Parks System Plan resulted in higher population in P. S. A. #16. This population is not adequately served by Sky Hill Park. ° Children access to existing playgrounds at adjacent parks are too distant and unsafe. ° A study would provide an objective evaluation of the parkland needs within P.S.A. #16. (See attached letter.) The City Council at the September 18 1990, meeting authorized staff to proceed with the parkland needs study as requested. Parks Need Study Process Parks Department staff will initiate the study request via a draft report. The draft study will be provided to a park consultant for review and recommendations. This draft will be revised according to these recommendations and presented to the neighborhood and the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission. Upon Commission review, the report will be brought before the City Council. Comprehensive Parks System Plan - In 1982 the City of Eagan adopted a Comprehensive Park System Plan. This _ 4 - working document provides the framework for development, acquisition, funding and O - parkland standards for Eagan 's Park 10 System. Since its inception, this document - _ has been the basis for all planning efforts - ' 19 within Eagan's park system. This reports 14F 1% will rely on the proven strength of the Comprehensive Parks Systems Plan. ,20 The Comprehensive Parks System Plan identifies six (6) planning districts. The 24. --C:aa districts are based on a geographic 30 population context which overlay several 26 neighborhood park service areas. These - - districts provide the basis for equitable ss - 37 - distribution of parkland and facilities 3 _ within the City of Eagan. The study area is 32 located within Planning District #2. Figure 2 Park Planning Districts Park Service Area #16 June 28, 1991 Page 3 The Comprehensive Parks Systems Plan further distills the City of Eagan into 38 Neighborhood Park Service Areas. The intent of this "designation" is to meet recreation needs within a neighborhood park which is accessible and within reasonable proximity to all residents in Eagan. This study is located within Neighborhood Park Service Area #16 which is currently served by Sky Hill Park. -10 0 22[1 -28 30 .931 25e 37 le 35 _ - Figure #3 Neighborhood Park Service Areas The Park System Plan as a result of "specialization" has developed classifications and corresponding standards. These parkland classifications are as follows: 1. Mini-Park 4. Community Park 7. Special Use Park 2. Neighborhood Park 5. Linear Park 8. School Park 3. Community Athletic Field 6. Historic Park 9. Regional Park Park Service Area #16 June 28, 1991 Page 4 The scope of this report will focus on the classifications and standards of the mini-park and neighborhood park. A "mini-park" is defined as a park for local recreation which is not large enough to be a complete Neighborhood Park. The mini-park may either serve a smaller service area or provide only a limited number of facilities. The site must be usable for its intended purpose and is not intended to be a "catch all" classification. The typical mini-park provides very limited and basic facilities such as play equipment or an open field games area. Several mini-parks within a Park Service Area could collectively be considered as a Neighborhood Park if each of the Mini-Parks contained one or more of the necessary components of a complete Neighborhood Park. Ideally, a city would have no mini-parks. They are only provided when there is a park need in an area which cannot be fulfilled in any other way. A "neighborhood park" is defined as a park designed primarily for local, recreational activities on a park service area basis. Neighborhood parks are the basic unit and will be the most common type of park in the system. Facilities provided in the basic neighborhood park are a 250' x 250' open field game area, paved hard courts games area and trails, play equipment facilities for preschool and elementary age children and a passive or natural area. Optional facilities which may be found here are improved ballfields, soccer fields, tennis courts, hockey and skating rinks and parking. The optimal service area is usually within 1/2 mile radius and should not extend beyond major access barriers. A neighborhood park must be a minimum of 4 acres but is typically 8 to 12 acres. COMPO- USE SERVICE SITE SITE SITE NENT AREA ATTRIBUTES LOCATION Mini Park Serves a concentrated Services a Size Some portion High density population, specific age small varies of the site must neighborhood (City juris- group, or provides only service but be suitable for s where diction or limited facilities on a area, usable the specific use typical private private) local basis. Typically usually less area is which required yards do not mini parks provide only than 1/4 typically the site. exist. May be one or two basic mile 1 to 4 in locations facilities such as play radius, acres. such as equipment, open field population apartment games area, or a short served is complexes, trail. at least townhouse 500 developments residents. or commercial centers. Neiehbor- Area for local Optional Ten Physiography Accessible to hood Park recreational activities service acre suited for intended Plav- such as a 250'x 250' area is mini- intense service area. Ground open field games area, usually mum; is development. More active paved hard courts within a typically Some natural parks need (City juris- games area, trails, play 1/2 mile 20 to 12 amenities are better access diction) equipment for preschool radius. acres desirable but to collector and elementary age Service but may not required. streets. children and a passive should not be as Must have at or natural area. extend large as least 80' of Optional facilities may beyond 20 frontage on a include improved major acres. public street. ballfields, soccer fields, barriers to tennis courts, hockey access. rinks, skating rinks and 2,000 to parking facilities. 5,000 population served. Figure #4 Park Standards Park Service Area #16 June 28, 1991 Page 5 Inventory Neighborhood Park Service Area #16 is served via Sky Hill Park. Sky Hill Park is a 10.25 acre parcel acquired in the early 1980's through park dedication. Sky Hill Park is located at Blackhawk and Blue Cross Roads. The park facility program includes the following: - 25 stall parking lot - basketball court - shelter building - 2 hockey rinks - ballfield - 2 tennis courts - pleasure skating rink - soccer field overlay - observation area - playground - trails BLUE awWr MAD o• ~ Figure #5 Sky Hill Park Facilities Sky Hill Park provides year round programmed and non-program recreation opportunities. An example of the recreational programs include: Summer in the Park, EAA youth baseball/soccer, tennis lessons, 3 man basketball, skating lessons and hockey. The current population within the park service area is 3499. The current population count of the park service area assume 100% capacity of existing units. Age data from the 1991 census has not been received, however; I. S. D. #196 estimates that the number of children 0 - 4 years old as .89/unit in 1990. Park Service Area #16 June 28, 1991 Page 6 Assuming this estimate, the number of children 0-4 years old within P. S. A. #16 based on the current number of units equals 1,339 children. This equates to 38% of the existing population. The projected build-at population within Park Service Area #16 is 6,408 assuming 100% capacity of the existing and proposed units. It is difficult to estimate the timeframe for build-out as well as the population by age. A wide range of land uses exists within Park Service Area #16. Generally, single family residential is located in the southern half, with an approximately equal mix of single family, townhouse and multifamily within the northern half of the service area. Approximately one half of the residential base is developed. A large undeveloped mixed residential parcel lie within the northwest corner of the service area. Analysis The Comprehensive Parks System Plan recommends an optimal service area of 1/2 miles which does not extend beyond natural barriers. Each park service area limit is based on land use characteristics, natural/man-made barriers (roads, lakes), and geographic area. These characteristic of a city's structure do not directly compliment the concentric geometry of a 1/2 mile radius. Therefore as written within the Comprehensive Park System Plan, the 1/2 mile parameter is an optimal distance and not a maximum. Of the 36 park service area, staff concludes that 30 provide a significant coverage using the 1/2 mile parameter. The remaining six include larger areas outside the 1/2 mile parameter. These park service areas are #14, #16, #20, #23, #32 and #33. Staff has evaluated each of these service areas and concludes that several, although not meeting the 1/2 mile parameter, provide an adequate park service level due to trailways, adjacent park locations outside the park service area, email user nonulations and private park locations. V5J _ _r.. 128 0.: M ( 1s 4 s Eli LAI 3 9$'24 ; 28 25 .30 4 5131 l 35 Figure #6 Park System Service Area Proximity Park Service Area #16 June 28, 1991 Page 7 Park service area # 16 is served primarily by Sky Hill Park. The build-out population within 1/2 mile of the park is 3,843. The park system also relies on community parks to compliment neighborhood park service areas. The development of Blackhawk Community Park will provide direct access with an array of recreation facilities which lie within the 1/2 mile parameter for service proximity. The build-out population in Park Service Area #16 within 1/2 mile of Blackhawk Park is 490. The northeast portion of the service area is outside of the 1/2 mile parameter. At build-out, approximately 2,075 population will lie outside the 1/2 mile service area of Sky Hill and Blackhawk Parks. Crag.... #R ~r-"+ - - - - ar- R. S. Hoer I ji 0". _ - - - - +j q e Figure #7 Park Service Area #16 1/2 service proximity As mentioned, the existing population of Park Service Area #16 is 3,499 with an estimated build-out population of 6,408. The Comprehensive Park System Plan establishes a typical service population for a neighborhood park ranging from 2,000 - 5,000 residents. Based on this population parameter, Park Service Area #16 will exceed the range at build-out by approximately 28%. Park Service Area #16 June 28, 1991 Page 8 The Comprehensive Park System Plan lists the required and optional facility standards for a neighborhood park. The required facilities including an open field area, hard court, trails a.id play equipment are served by both Sky Hill and eventually, Blackhawk Park. The optional facilities such as tennis courts, hockey rinks, pleasure rinks, shelter building are included within Sky Hill Park. The development of Blackhawk Park will provide may miscellaneous resource-oriented, optional facilities such as wildlife observation areas, fishing docks, hiking trails, picnic pavilion, sledding hill, etc. As a result, the facility program for Park Service Area #16 exceeds typical neighborhood standards. The Comprehensive Park System Plan standard for neighborhood park location requires accessibility to the intended service area. The ease of accessibility should directly relate to the level of use, facility program and related service population. Sky Hill Park is a high use park with an extensive facility program and high service population. The location of the park is along the western perimeter of the park service area. Blackhawk Park lies to the south. The result is a neighborhood and complimentary community park which serves a large portion of the neighborhood population. A portion of the population with Park Service Area #16 is not within a 1/2 mile radius to either Blackhawk or Sky Hill Park. The current residents request for an additional park is from this population area. Access to this area is provided via a sidewalk along Federal Drive and Ashbury Road. Several short links are missing along Federal Drive. The trail at its furthest point would require a 1-1/2 mile distance to Sky Hill Park and one mile to the north access of Blackhawk Park. Summary The citizens' request for this park's need study is based on these following concerns: 1. Land use changes since the 1982 Parks System Plan resulted in higher population in Park Service Area #16. This population is not adequately served by Sky Hill Park. The conclusion that land use changes have resulted in higher service area population is incorrect. Based on Planning Department review, the land use changes since the inception of the Comprehensive Park System Plan has decreased the estimated build- out population by 464 persons. (See attached memo dated June 24, 1991.) The point that the build out population is not adequately served by Sky Hill Park does not include the service provided by Blackhawk Park. But yet, with both parks, approximately 2,000 residents lie outside of these 1/2 mile service area. Of these 2,000 residents, approximately 1,031 have access to a playground within their development. Both Surrey Garden Townhomes and Royal Oak Apartments have installed small playgrounds. Approximately 900 people within single family homes will be outside the 1/2 mile service area. Park Service Area #16 June 28, 1991 Page 9 2. Children access to existing playgrounds at adjacent parks are too distant and unsafe. The 1 to 1-1/2 mile walk to an existing or future playground from the area outside the 1/2 mile standard is longer than typical distance within the park system. Young children would need to be driven or walk with adults to either Sky Hill or Blackhawk Parks. Staff observed many older elementary and teens using the existing sidewalk to get to Sky Hill Park. 3. A study would provide an objective evaluation of the parkland needs within Park Service Area #16. Staff and the City's consultant have provided this report in response to this concern. The standards included within the Comprehensive Park Service Plan may be considered as typical parameters for Eagan Parks System. Staff's review indicates that a majority of Eagan's parks meet these standards. The decision makers may conclude that the standards provided are guidelines for park development and acquisition. Increases in service population and park proximity may be considered an acceptable exception to these guidelines. Marginal deviations do not warrant the acquisition, development and maintenance of additional neighborhood or mini-parks. The decision makers may also consider in the case of this request that the high populations and park proximity warrant the acquisition, development and maintenance of a mini-park. As mentioned within the Comprehensive Park System portion of this report, a mini-park is for local recreation with limited facilities, serving a 1/4 mile radius and at least 500 residents. Staff has evaluated the undeveloped parcels outside the 1/2 mile proximity. Three parcels could be considered for mini park acquisition. Parcels A and B are approximately 11 acres and each support single family homes. Parcel C (Outlot C, Royal Oak Circle 1st Addition) is approximately 6 acres and is currently tax forfeited. Staff has reviewed each parcel and conclude each could accommodate a mini-park. Acquisition could be either by parks dedication or purchase. Park Service Area #16 June 28, 1991 Page 10 7ioe~75 sfc' it U~..btT11! ,tF.RE~ ~ \~tk 4 ~ ~•".J~~ ihr~ m cf~fs 77 a'f S S "Ik A _ rws s.ss..z Z6 M .a~' l •`~j+EL H.. • 1 r =.r s.s 110YYA1 ,v,! • 1 , olK I: 'A U-Ir IPA ,k=° Via{ Hi _ 'o I 14, ..s . sL J . 4~ - as A~j t • ADDIT "0 10 Figure #8 Undeveloped Parcels Park Service Area #16 Recommendations: The Commission may consider the following recommendations: o Park Service Area #16 parkland needs are adequately served. The missing sidewalk links along Federal Drive should be constructed providing continuous access to Sky Hill Park. ° A mini-park should be provided within the northwest portion of Park Service Area #16. SS/nh M E M O R A N D U M TO: Steve Sullivan, Landscape Architect/Park Planner FROM: Kristy Marnin, Senior Planner fl1 DATE: June 24, 1991 SUBJECT: Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan Changes to P.S.A. #16 As requested, I have reviewed P.S.A. #16 for any changes in the Land Use Guide Plan designations. Since 1982, the land use designations of three areas within P.S.A. #16 have been amended. Following is a description of these areas, the land use designation changes, and the potential effect of these changes on residential population. • Rasmussen Business College Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment changing the land use designation of 8.5 acres located in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 16 from D-III (Mixed Residential, 6-12 DU/A) to LB Limited Business. This change results in an estimated reduction of 77 future dwelling units within P.S.A. #16. • Area K Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment changing the land use designation of 11 acres located in the S 1/2 of Section 17 from D-IV (Mixed Residential, 12+ DU/A) to D-III (Mixed Residential, 6-12 DU/A). This change results in an estimated net reduction of 33 future dwelling units within P.S.A. #16. • Area I Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment changing the land use designation of 16 acres located in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 16 from D-III (Mixed Residential, 6-12 DU/A) to D-II (Mixed Residential, 0-6 DU/A). This change results in an estimated net reduction of 96 future dwelling units within P.S.A. #16. As a result of these three land use amendments, the potential number of future dwelling units has been reduced by an estimated net total of 206 units. The ultimate population in P.S.A. #16 may therefore be reduced by an estimated 464 persons. Assumptions Used for Calculations: Changes in the potential future dwelling units were calculated using gross acreages and the average or estimated density likely for each residential designation, as follows: D-II, 3 units per acre; D-III, 9 units per acre; and D- IV, 12 units per acre. Steve Sullivan June 24, 1991 Page Two The loss in potential future population was calculated using the total reduction in dwelling units and a factor of 2.25 person per dwelling unit. This factor represents an average of the projected number of persons per dwelling unit for all dwelling unit types for the year 2010. For comparison, the Census reported an average of 2.72 persons per household in 1990. If you have any questions regarding this information, please advise. cc: Dale Runkle 5 November 7, 1990 Dear Mayor Egan and City Council Members, It is our understanding from Mr. Vraa that the first step to take towards possibly establishing a neighborhood park is for the City Council to initiate a study of the neighborhood's need for a park. We are asking, along with the 87 people who signed the enclosed petition, that the Council give the Parks and Recreation Department the directive to conduct such a study. The need of our children for a safe play area is not met by the existing parks. As noted in our letter of October 9, the comprehensive park plan developed in 1982 did not take into account the number of single family homes in this area since more have been built here than originally planned. As a result, the plan developed does not meet the recreational needs of our children. Blackhawk Park is not only too distant (the developed area is on the other side of the lake) but is also a passive park which is not the appropriate type of park for the large number of small children in our neighborhood. Skyline Park is a fair distance, is located at the crossroads of two roads which are heavily trafficked, and is often occupied by sports teams. Quarry Park is located across Yankee Doodle Road from our neighborhood, which as you know is too major a thoroughfare for children to cross on their way to a park. A formal study would provide the means for an unbiased person to determine not only whether our area needs a neighborhood park, but also what should go into the park. Our children would be much better served by the decisions being based on the study than on our whims or the whims of a developer. Thank you for your consideration. Please keep us informed of the process. We will contact you if we do not hear anything soon. Sincerely, 4~~ `41la4kha-I M ilia, Joseph A. kj- Davitt Martha M. Franke 1572 Pacific Ave. 1584 Pacific Ave. Eagan, MN 55122 Eagan, MN 55122 688-6269 452-1360 cc: Ken Vraa )LEMORANDUM TO: Ken Vraa, Parks and Recreation Director FROM: Kristy Marnin, Senior Planner DATE: March 15, 1991 8??BJECT: Dwelling Unit and Population Counts for Park Service Areas 9, 16, 19 and 20 The Attached sheet provides a tabulation of dwelling units and estimated population in Park Service Areas 9, 16, 19 and 20, both for current and ultimate conditions. The following provides an explanation of the data. • The current dwelling unit count represents actual existing units. • The current population count was calculated by using estimated persons per dwelling unit factors of 3.25 for single-family, 2.14 for townhouse, and 1.84 for multi- family. (Census data on actual population by areas within the City has not yet been received; therefore, the above estimates were used). • The ultimate dwelling unit count represents existing units plus all potential future units (i.e., build-out), considering vacant platted residential lots and vacant unplatted residential property. Dwelling unit type and potential for vacant unplatted property was calculated using Land Use Guide Plan and/or zoning densities. • The ultimate population count was calculated. by using projected persons per dwelling unit factors of 3.0 for single-family, 2.0 for townhouse, and 1.9 for multi- family. • Both the current and ultimate population counts assume 100 percent occupancy. As such, the population counts are likely to be maximums, assuming all other factors hold true. Age data from the 1990 Census has not yet been received. However, ISD 196 estimates that the number of children per dwelling unit (students plus 0-4 year olds) was .89 in 1990. Assuming that this statistic holds true for the entire City, including Park Service Areas 9, 16, 19 and 20, then this factor of .89 could be used with the dwelling unit information to calculate the estimated number of children in each of these Park Service Areas. If you have any questions regarding this information, please advise. DWELLING UNIT AND POPULATION ESTIMATES FOR PARK DISTRICTS 9, 16, 19 AND 20 MARCH 1991 CURRENT PARK SF TH MF TOTAL TOTAL DISTRICT UNITS UNITS UNITS UNITS POP 9 207 613 670 1490 3218 16 459 282 763 1504 .~c1 3499 19 1057 178 988 2223 5634 20 221 174 0 395 1090 ULTIMATE PARK SF TH MF TOTAL TOTAL DISTRICT UNITS UNITS UNITS UNITS POP 9 213 805 814 1832 3796 16 734 1378 763 2875 6408 19 1062 642 988 2692 6347 20 373 209 0 582 1537 AUGUST HAPPENINGS 1.* In the twenty-two (22) different adult softball leagues, 1,346 league games were played this summer. In addition, 329 tournament and play-off games occurred. Two hundred six (206) teams participated with approximately 3,000 rostered players. The season ran from late April through August. Fall softball began August 19, 20 and 21 with three leagues. 2.* Summer adult soccer will conclude the season which ran from June 2 through August 4. Fall soccer began August 18. Eight teams participated this summer. 3.* Camp Creative concluded its seven week run Friday, August 2nd with a "Taste of Eagan". They will be doing wild and zany antics with food. Each Friday they have had a different theme to tap into the creative juices of the 50-60 youth participating. 4.* The second annual youth tennis tournaments held July 29 and 30 at Northview Park, drew 63 participants, competing in 10 categories of play. This compares to 23 participants a year ago! Staff attributes this three-fold increase to: o Patty Mraz, who directs the South of the River Tennis Camps and the Jr. Tennis League for the Department. She is a knowledgeable teacher/coach whose approach to working with youth is a balance of support, challenge, and encouragement. o Northview Athletic tennis courts, which work so well as a facility for this tennis program. The aesthetic factor cannot be ruled out, as the ambiance of the site lends itself well to the "tennis atmosphere". o The parents of the youth tennis program participants who market the program by word of mouth, adding to the success of the activity through their vocal support. 5.* St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Concert: Early focus has been on work with Ticketmaster to enable ticket sales to begin on August 1: (achieved) Marketing has been the second major early focal point. Flyers and posters are at the printer, press releases have been sent, Cable TV promo's have been written. John Griggs is directing the effort to involve area Chambers of Commerce. Finally, to date, details with Eagan High School have been identified, discussed and assigned to either Community Education, to the school or to the Department/Special Event Committee. 6.* Eagan High School will be able to move all physical education and co-curricular sports onto their own complex this fall. The Tennis Teams play on the Northview courts, of course. This is good news to the school and to the Department. Dakota Hills Middle School, on the other hand, will continue to use the Northview Athletic Complex, Assistant Principal, Jim DeLong reports that the DHMS fields must be re-seeded this fall. Middle School football practices will again occur on the City's softball complex as has been necessary the last two years. 7.* The Department received a $1,000 grant from the Northwest Tennis Association for the Jr. Team Tennis program. This assistance allowed the Department to staff the activity at the level required to provide a meaningful experience for the participants. Y 0 8.* A survey was sent to a random sample of parents of Summer-in-The-Park participants. Returns have been coming in. It is hoped that a tally of results can be made very soon and that an analysis of the responses can be prepared within the next month. 9.* Planning for fall activities has commenced. The task can be addressed aggressively following the wind-up of summer programs. 10.* National Youth Sports Coaching Clinics are in the process of being conducted for soccer and football coaches. Both Eagan Athletic Association and Rosemount Area Athletic Association Coaches are served. It is anticipated that 30-40 coaches will participate. 11.* Approximately 150 people attended the performance by the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony at Trapp Farm Park on July 24. This event was one of the Evening in the Park series of performances. The series returned to Cedar Pond Park for the final two performance groups. The Apple Valley Puppet Wagon appeared on July 31, followed by Cinnamon Stix and Company on August 7. 12.* As the start of EAA fall activities in soccer and football approach, the scope of participation becomes more clear. Football added a program for 3rd & 4th grade boys. The number of participants doubled from 85 in 1990 to 170 this fall. For the in-house soccer program, once again, only four (4) EAA teams at the older age levels will compete in Burnsville Athletic Club leagues. All others, from grades Kindergarten to seven (7) will stand alone. Ohmann Park will be used extensively. 13.* Baseball activity at Goat Hill ended on Sunday, August 4 with the last Eagan Bulls game. The site hosted 35 games on the minor field and 76 games on the major field. Teams that benefitted from playing on the Goat Hill fields were: Eagan High School, Dakota Hills Middle School, Eagan Travel Baseball, 2-12 year old, a 13 year old, and a 15 year old team. Youth VFW and Legion teams and the Eagan Bulls round off the list of teams. In addition, scheduled practices were too numerous to count, suffice it to say that scheduling was done virtually every day from early May through Mid-July! 14.* The Twin Cities Tree Trust Program (Summer Youth Work Crew) completed installation of a playground perimeter and a new planter box at Ohmann Park. The group then moved to Carlson Lake Park, where they have been actively working on the construction of an observation deck/fishing dock on the east end of Carlson Lake. The crew has also been mulching shrub beds and assisting with landscape installations at the park. 15.* Seventy-six (76) 8 and 9 year olds attended the Safety Camp sponsored by the Eagan Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire Departments on August 5, 6 & 7. Highlights were presentations by the Eagan Police K-9 Unit, learning how to call 911, eating McDonald's hamburgers for lunch, Dakota Electric's program on electric safety, the Water Slide and the concluding picnic. It was an excellent program for a joint effort with the other departments. Thomas Lake Park was the perfect setting for this 1st time camp. 16.* Two-hundred-forty-six (246) youth enjoyed the Beach Party at Trapp Farm Park on July 25. A barbecue, games and drawings were the highlights. 17.* Nineteen (19) 6 - 12 year olds attended the Sports and Games Camp at Bridle Ridge Park the week of August 5-9. Activities such as basketball, track and field and a pizza and ice cream party were enjoyed by all. 18.* The Eaganettes recital on August 1st, attracted over 325 spectators. One-hundred thirty (130) girls danced on stage for what turned out to be another successful show. 19.* Summer-in-the-Park ended on August 1 with Pizza Parties at all sites. A total of 116 pizzas were ordered to feed the 500+ kids who were signed up to participate. 20.* Nature Camp with 40 participants was held on August 12 & 13 at Thomas Lake Park, with Naturalist Tim Lundahl leading the group. 21.* Park Maintenance workers Alex Lammers and Don Buecksler demonstrated their skills in two construction projects during the month of July. The first project involved the installation of the concrete stack block retaining wall along the newly installed blacktop trail adjacent to Wilderness Run Road and Trapp Farm Park. Don and Alex also completed the installation of aggregate pads and edgers in front of the dugouts at Goat Hill Park. This project will help to overcome some erosion problems in the ball field area and provide for a safer and more aesthetically pleasing experience for ball players. 22.* A new play structure was installed at Carlson Lake Park. This work was done by Maintenance Workers Paul Graham, Alex Lammers, and Don Buecksler. 23.* Maintenance Workers Steve Hadden, along with seasonal employee Paul Szurek, continued the construction of concrete pads under the bleachers at Rahn and Goat Hill Parks. Completed in the second half of July and August were two pads on field #1 at Goat Hill and eight pads on fields #1 through #4 at Rahn Athletic Park and fields #5 and 6 at Northview Park. The purpose of installing the pads is to provide a level surface for the bleachers, reduce weed trimming, and facilitate easier litter pick up. 24.* A new trails access sign was installed off of Trenton Trail on the north side of Trapp Farm Park. This trail corridor and soft trail is intended to offer residents living north of the park a more convenient access point to the park. 25.* Turf maintenance continued through the month of July. This included the mowing and trimming of more than 350 acres of turf at 50 sites, each week. In this regard, the new Toro 580-D High Capacity Mower has greatly enhanced the efficiency and productivity of the mowing program, while reducing dependence on the smaller, less efficient 72 inch rotary mowers. Other turf management tasks completed during the month were the slicer/aerification and fertilization of all "Class I" irrigated turf at the community athletic parks - Goat Hill, Rahn, and Northview Parks. Irrigation systems also continued to run at full capacity at Goat Hill, Rahn, and Ohmann Parks. The Northview system, however, is still out of service as a result of the lightning storm damage which incapacitated the irrigation pump and controller. Irrigation will resume at the park once repairs to the building have been completed. 26.* Preparations were made for the grand opening of Ohmann Park on July 20th. Among these tasks were striping of the parking lot, installation of signs, restorative sodding, and preparation of the soccer fields. 27.* The Parks and Recreation Department continued its strong working relationship with the Dakota County Court Services Department. In the month of July, there were a number of court referred volunteers who assisted the City in park maintenance projects. One restitution worker was assigned to manually operating the irrigation system at Northview Park, while the controller is still in repair. Another volunteer, with 160 hours, worked on a "full-time" basis during the month, along with the regular maintenance staff. Two other volunteers have been assigned the staining of park benches and retaining walls in various locations in the park system. 28.* The Forestry Department has submitted a grant application to the Small Business Administration for the landscaping of Wescott Station Park. If approved, the City stands to receive $5,000 for implementation of this project in calendar year 1992. 29.* During the month of July, the forestry crew continued work on implementation of landscaping plans at Carlson Lake and Slater Acres Park. Replacement of dead trees and shrubs at Ohmann Park was also done prior to the grand opening. Two hundred young trees were planted in the Patrick Eagan nursery on the recently acquired McCarthy parcel. Trees were obtained from a wholesale discounter at a cost of about five dollars each. Within five to seven years, they will be ready to transplant in other parks at a considerably higher economic value. In addition to these tasks, the Forestry Division also worked on mulching shrub beds and trees, irrigating newly planted trees, and brushing hiking trails in various park locations. 30.« All invoices and credits are now in for the Department's concession operation for the Men's D Region tournament. Gross receipts were $2,228.00. Expenditures for supplies and concession staff salaries were $1,803.00. The Department realized $425.00 in revenue, which far exceeds the amounts earned in previous years by charging parking fees. The concession staff were a highly motivated, efficient group. They worked long hours, setting up under the canopy and at the west building, scurrying to keep enough hot dogs ready for the crowds of people at the complex and popping popcorn under generator power which could not quite provide adequate amperage to allow the popper to heat up properly. Staff is satisfied that over all for the season, despite the severe handicap the fire In the Northview east building caused to a concession operation; gross revenues will slightly exceed 1990 levels and the operation is in the black. 31.« The 1st Annual Summer Sand Volleyball league completed its season on August 21. The ten (10) teams that participated have been complimentary of the courts. Several of the teams have expressed interest in playing with the Department's fall indoor volleyball leagues. 32.« The Eagan Stagedoor Performers, after taking a "break" during July and August, will regroup in September to lay plans for the upcoming year. Several board positions remain vacant. 33.« The Co-Rec Ultra-Slim Fast Tennis League has completed its season. The league works well in the combined format with the City of Inver Grove Heights. A balance of match sites was achieved this year, including Eagan teams to play in Eagan with greater regularity than previously. Now that the Co-Recreational League is established, plans to offer a tennis league for men will be formulated for next summer. Alternate formats, i.e., team, doubles only, singles only, designated night of play, flexible nights of play are being considered. A singles ladder will not be offered. Staff time is not available to daily update standings and send out said standings weekly. 34.« Eagan Athletic Association fall sports begin playing games on September 3. Ohmann Park is being used for the first time. Also, overlay bantam soccer fields are lined on Rahn Athletic fields 2, 3 and 4 for the first time. Neighborhood parks such as Woodhaven, Meadowlands, Oak Chase, South Oaks and Ridgecliff have long awaited relief from organized sports. 35. < The Down Under Tourn-A-Bout softball tournament was canceled due to low registration. This was an open tourney designed for teams who finished their season with a won-lost record below .500. It was scheduled for August 24, 25. 36. « Sixty-six teams played in the Region IV Men's D Tournament hosted by Eagan Parks and Recreation on August 9, 10 and 11. Games filled Friday evening, Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. at Northview Athletic Fields. Everything went smoothly and netted $600 for the City, plus the business generated in town by 800 ball players and their fans. 37.<< Thirty-two film fans fancied the monthly Moonlight Movies on Mondays, August 12. Four children's stories were shown behind the shelter building at Trapp Farm Park. 38.« Adult Fall Soccer began Sunday, August 18, at Ohmann park. Twelve (12) teams are playing in two divisions. Games are scheduled Sundays through October 20. 39.<< Three-on-three Basketball ends Monday, August 26. Five teams have played at Sky Hill Park since June 17. 40. « Registration begins August 26 for adult football. Co-Rec Flag, Seven-Man Touch and 4-Man Passing Leagues are offered. 41.« Installation of play equipment at Downing Park/Oak Ridge Elementary School was being rushed to insure completion by school opening. Late delivery caused the installation crew to work overtime to meet the deadline for the school's opening. 42..« City staff is installing a trail in the Autumn Ridge Addition as a connection to Pinewood Elementary School. 43. « Trapp Farm Park was host to the St. Thomas Becket Church for it's church picnic. Staff tells groups wishing to use the park that it can only support groups of less than 250 comfortably. The church reported that they had nearly 650 people in attendance. Parking did overflow into Wilderness Run Road. No serious problems were reported by staff or the church representative. However, this use does present a problem for City administrative staff as we have turned away groups that have said they are larger than 250. * City Council Meeting 9/2/91 Commission Meeting 9/5/91 MEMORANDUM TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION FROM: PAULA NOWARIAK, RECREATION SUPERVISOR DATE: AUGUST 28, 1991 RE: 1991 SUMMER PROGRAM REPORT The 1991 Summer Recreation programs exploded this year. Registrations increased dramatically for many programs. A staff of 30 (20 returnees) kept the participants busy for 9 weeks of programs. The 1991 staff proved to be the most experienced that I have ever worked with. Several employees have worked for more than four years. RC TQN Registrations for all programs were taken at the Eagan Municipal Center. A total of 1,173 (compared to 821 in 1990) children were registered in Summer in the Park and 148 in the Playwagon Program (compared to 73 in 1990). There were significant increases in many parks. Park 1990 Total 1990 Average 1991 Total 1991 Average Registrations Attendance Registrations Attendance *Blackhawk 74 27 84 35 *Evergreen 56 17 91 34 *Ridgecliff 77 27 117 42 Walnut Hill 94 30 160 32 Rahn 105 34 104 30 Sky Hill 43 21 71 25 Quarry 26 12 37 13 *Northview 94 29 151 35 Goat Hill 5 & 6 (PM) 94 31 76 31 (limit 80) Sky Hill 5 & 6 (AM) - - 62 29 Bridle Ridge (AM) - - 163 40 South Oaks (AM) - - 57 16 1991 Summer Program Report August 28, 1991 Page 2 As you can see from the tabulations, Evergreen, Blackhawk, Ridgecliff and Northview had the highest park average increases. Summer in the Park field trips also saw an increase. Skateville attracted 293 children. The Twins game was limited to the first 200 to sign up and Circus Arcade registered 269. The Picnic at Trapp Farm totaled 300 and the final day Pizza Party saw over 500 children enjoy pizza. (116 pizzas were ordered!) Bridle Ridge was added as a Summer in the Park morning site this year. Registrations continued to come in all summer long. Seventy-five (75) children attended the first day with steady participation throughout the summer. Average attendance was 40 children. South Oaks was also a morning site in place of Lakeside Park which became a Playwagon site. Attendance was steady at South Oaks with an average of 16 children. A Summer in the Park morning site was offered for 5 and 6 year olds at Sky Hill Park for the first time this year. Sixty-two (62) children were registered with an average daily attendance of 29. O......................... WNE':TTE, Eaganettes was another well received program. One hundred forty-four children were registered compared to 143 in 1990 and 94 in 1989. Over 130 children marched in the Fourth of July parade taking Second Place in their division. One hundred twenty-five participated in the recital with over 325 people (moms, dads, grandparents) in attendance. S ii~nll Safety Camp was a new program for the City in 1991. The camp was sponsored by the Eagan Fire, Police and Parks and Recreation Departments. Seventy-six (76) 8 and 9 year olds listened to presentations by the DNR, Dakota Electric, Eagan Police K-9 unit, Fire Department and others. The camp was very successful and plans are already under way for next year. A Nature Camp was also offered for the first time on August 12 and 13. The camp registration was filled with 40 children within the first two weeks of registration. Naturalist Tim Lundahl of the Minnesota Interpretive Learning Programs led the children through Thomas Lake Park on insect hunts, making and tasting honey, making leaf print t-shirts and playing nature related games. Lundahl commented that Thomas Lake Park was "by far the best location that I have utilized this summer. It offers fantastic natural diversity (native prairie, oak and aspen forests, several wetlands) in a compact setting with very nice facilities as well." Due to the popularity of this program, plans will be made to expand it in the future. 1991 Summer Program Report August 28, 1991 Page 3 T# t S Summer Fun Day Trips were very popular for the first time in many years. One reason for the popularity may be the increased marketing that is being done for this program. Tiny Tots registrations decreased again this year. In 1989, 122 children were registered, 1990 83 children and 1991 72 children. Lower registrations were anticipated for 1991, therefore only 4 sections were offered compared to 6 sections in past years. One reason for the decrease in Tots registration may be the addition of Summer in the Park for 5 and 6 year olds. Other reasons are still being evaluated. <RR In other summer youth programs, participation was steady. Sports Camp, Games Kids Play, Fitness and Fun, Preschool Movement and Imagine That were all well attended. Recreational T-Ball increased from 58 participants in 1990 to 72 participants in 1991. There were 11 requests from families for program fee assistance. A total of $313.50 in registration fees were assumed by the Department to cover these requests. PN/nh MEMORANDUM TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION FROM: JON OYANAGI, RECREATION SUPERVISOR DATE: AUGUST 23, 1991 RE: SUMMER RECREATION REPORT This report reviews the activities and events of the 1991 summer season. Many hours were spent to plan, develop, implement and evaluate the programs offered. A high level of energy is expended to provide quality leisure time experiences to all people involved. From all indications, this has been a largely successful summer of recreation. rrI Three monthly movie nights on Mondays were planned. Nature shows were the theme for June's event. Old time comedies entertained viewers in July. In August, children's stories were put to film. Attendance averaged around forty each night. All attending enjoyed the movies outdoors behind the shelter building at Trapp Farm Park. The weather cooperated by providing three beautiful evenings. The program is so simple to run that it can be offered again with any number attending. ARCH a (I ll*ASQNS This program was canceled due to low (three) registration. All three registrants were referred to a free introductory class run by 4-H at a private range. The cost of our lessons ($30) may have been a deterrent. The instructor and equipment pushed the fee to that level. Both clubs did not formally meet. The reasoning is that most people do these activities heavily during the summer, and don't require formal motivation in the form of meetings and planned trips. We did have a few members call in regularly to report mileage on their way to earning the various awards. Coach Bob Sadek, from Eagan High School, led three camps for baseball youth. The hitting camp had fifty-two participants. The Kindergarten through fifth grade camp had fifty-one ball players. Twenty-six campers were in the sixth grade and higher session. For a first year program this was highly successful. Improvements were discussed, so that next year can be even bigger and better. The level of instruction is top notch, of course. Summer Report Jon Oyanagi Page 2 The format used the last two years has been very successful. For seven weeks, campers meet Friday mornings and enjoy a different theme each week. Video, music, food, drama, problem solving and more are enjoyed in creative and zany ways. Two sessions, divided by ages, were often filled to the limit of thirty each. ONWOMMMM! Five teams participated every Monday from June 17 through August 26, at Sky Hill Park. ROLIlr`R NfAI ..A.. A small group of about twenty in-line roller skaters enjoyed races June 15 at Rahn Athletic Park. Certificates were awarded to all and ribbons were won by the top three finishers in the sprint, obstacle course and long distance races. Five age groups were represented. The street hockey on in-line skates did not receive any registrations. AQUA T S : BAL Two-hundred six teams played in twenty-two different leagues playing at Northview Athletic and Rahn Athletic Monday through Friday evenings. In addition, week-end tournaments were played throughout the summer. Parks and Recreation ran five week- end tournaments. Approximately 1,700 games were played by more than 3,000 rostered players. The highlight was in hosting the sixty-six team Men's D, Region IV Tournament on August 9, 10 and 11. Overall, this was one of the more incident free seasons in memory. A truly enjoyable recreational experience. JO/bls 9f MEMORANDUM TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: Of DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION DATE: AUGUST 22, 1991 RE: EAGAN HIGH SCHOOL/DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL USE OF THE NORTHVIEW ATHLETIC COMPLEX THIS FALL BACKGROUND: The Commission may recall that during the fall of the 1990-91 school year, Eagan High School and Dakota Hills Middle School used Northview Athletic facilities for all of their physical education classes, for co-curricular soccer practices and games; and for Middle School football team practices. (In fact, facilities at Bridle Ridge Park, Mueller Farm Park and Walnut Hill Park were also used daily). The heavy usage of the City's facilities was necessitated by the circumstance of the school district's outdoor facilities not being ready for use. 1991-92 School Year: There is good news and bad news for this school year, pertaining to the school district's use of the Northview complex. The good news is that Eagan High School will not have to use facilities at Northview this fall. On the other hand, Dakota Hills Middle School will continue to use Northview at the same level as in the past. The middle school play fields have again been re-seeded. Staff have met with Assistant Principal, Jim DeLong to assess the status of the Middle School fields with an eye to the spring and community use of school facilities. No commitments have been achieved as successful turf development can not be controlled or guaranteed. Staff will continue to monitor the progress of the middle school facilities. No discussion has been held concerning the schools' day to day facility needs in the spring. Northview Athletic will host the Region 1AA girls fast pitch play-off in May. To date that tournament is the only firm spring use of Northview by the schools. However, the Northview facilities will continue to be used for physical education classes. DP/bls OWOBOPTE Q"UnitedWay REHABILITATION affiliated agency" INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED Equal Opportunity A Rehabilitation Agency Serving the Dakota County Area Employer August 14, 1991 Eagan Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 To Whom It May Concern: On August 13th, my company, Owobopte Rehabilitation Industries, Inc, held its annual client/staff picnic. We contracted with you to use Trapp Farm Park for that day. Since we are new to the Eagan area (June, 1991) and we had to con- sider the special needs of our clients (mentally and physically disabled adults), we had to be especially concerned with safety, wheelchair accessibility and cleanliness. Another staff member and I physically researched the larger parks in the Eagan area (we needed space for 150-200 people). We ultimately selected Trapp Farm Park as it fit our needs. Our picnic is over and I am compelled to write this letter. We must commend you for your beautiful, clean and well-kept parks. Trapp Farm Park specifically, was wonderful. Your staff were very accommodating (they even filled our dunk tank with water they warmed by letting the truck sit in the sun!), The park attendant was at hand during the day, making sure we were taken care of and didn't have a need. The cabana area, grills, bathrooms and ground were very clean. The citizens of Eagan should be so proud of their park system and the department who takes care of the facilities. We all had a wonderful, fun and safe day. Everyone was so impressed and we can't wait to come back next year. Thank you Eagan and the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department for making our annual picnic the best we have ever had. Sincerely, 6"&4:~bw~ Barbara J. Anderson Public Relations cl CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 21875 Grenada Avenue • Lakeville, MN 55044 • (612) 469-5511 BRANCH OFFICE 153-B E. Thompson Ave. • West St. Paul, MN 55118 • (612) 451-2511 EAGAN, M S OTA 1990 POPULATION = 47,409 1980 POPULATION = 20,700 • 3RD FASTEST GROWING CITY IN MINNESOTA BETWEEN 1980 AND 1990 • 2ND LARGEST CITY IN DAKOTA COUNTY IN 1990 • 12TH LARGEST CITY IN MINNESOTA SOURCE: 1980 AND 1990 U.S. CENSUS EAGAN, MINNESOTA 1990 HOUSING UNITS = 18,450 1980 HOUSING UNITS = 7206 A 1990 AVERAGE PERSONS PER HOUSEHOLD = 2.72 A 1990 MEDIAN VALUE OF AN OWNER-OCCUPIED UNIT = $104,300 A 1990 MEDIAN RENT = $555 SOURCE: 1980 AND 1990 U.S. CENSUS EAGAN, MINNESOTA AGE 1990 MEDIAN AGE = 28.9 1980 MEDIAN AGE = 25.9 1980 1990 SCHOOL AGE 5,279 8,799 (5 - 17 YEARS) 26% of 19% of total total population population SENIORS 442 988 (65 & OVER) 2%of 2%of total total population population SOURCE: 1980 AND 1990 CENSUS EAGAN, MINNESOTA RACE 1990 % OF TOTAL TOTAL WHITE 44,401 93.7% BLACK 1,143 2.4% ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER 1,492 3.1% AMERICAN INDIAN/ESKIMO/ ALEUTIAN 157 0.3% OTHER 216 0.5% TOTAL POPULATION 47,409 HISPANIC* 595 1.25% *U.S. Census Bureau defines Hispanics as "of any race" and includes them in the above totals for each race. SOURCE: 1990 U.S. CENSUS Table 1. Selected Population and Housing Characteristics: 1990 - Eagan city, Dakota County, Minnesota The population counts set forth herein are subject to possible correction for undercount or overcount. The United States Department of Commerce is considering whether to correct thyese counts and will publish corrected counts, if any, not later than July 15, 1991. Total population 47,409 Total housing units 18,450 SEX OCCUPANCY AND TENURE Hale 23,499 Occupied housing units 17,427 Female 23,910 Owner occupied 11,996 Percent owner occupied 68.8 AGE Renter occupied 5,431 Under 5 years 5,298 Vacant housing units 1,023 5 to 17 years 8,799 For seasonal, recreational, 18 to 20 years 1,336 or occasional use 35 21 to 24 years 3,004 Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) 2.7 25 to 44 years 22,354 Rental vacancy rate (percent) 8.5 45 to 54 years 3,919 55 to 59 years 1,033 Persons per owner-occupied unit 2.94 60 to 64 years 678 Persons per renter-occupied unit 2.22 65 to 74 years 730 Units with over 1 person per room 295 75 to 84 years 220 85 years and over 38 UNITS IN STRUCTURE Median age 28.9 1-unit, detached 9,528 1-unit, attached 2,961 Under 18 years 14,097 2 to 4 units 394 Percent of total population 29.7 5 to 9 units 488 65 years and over 988 10 or more units 4,992 Percent of total population 2.1 Mobile home, trailer, other 87 HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE VALUE Total households 17,427 Specified owner-occupied units 10,676 Family households (families) 12,585 Less than $50,000 62 Married-couple families 10,780 550,000 to $99,999 4,820 Percent of total households 61.9 $100,000 to $149,999 4,066 Other family, male householder 429 $150,000 to $199,999 1,270 Other family, female householder 1,376 $200,000 to $299,999 400 Nonfamily households 4,842 $300,000 or more 58 Percent of total households 27.8 Median (dollars) 104,300 Householder living alone 3,308 Householder 65 years and over 201 CONTRACT RENT Specified renter-occupied units Persons living in households 47,355 paying cash rent 5,346 Persons per household 2.72 Less than $250 109 $250 to $499 1,572 GROUP QUARTERS $500 to 5749 3,355 Persons living in group quarters 54 $750 to $999 291 Institutionalized persons - $1,000 or more is Other persons in group quarters 54 Median (dollars) 555 RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN RACE AND HISPANIC ORIGIN White 44,401 OF HOUSEHOLDER Black 1,143 Occupied housing-units 17,42i Percent of total population 2.4 White 16,55: American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut 157 Black 401 Percent of total population 0.3 Percent of occupied units 2.2 Asian or Pacific Islander 1,492 American Indian, Eskimo, or Alsut 4: Percent of total population 3.1 Percent of occupied units 0.2 Other race 216 Asian or Pacific Islander 37C Hispanic origin (of any race) 595 Percent of occupied units 2.1 Percent of total population 1.3 Other race 55 Hispanic origin (of any race) 171 Percent of occupied units 1.C The user should note that there are limitations to many of these data. Please refer tc the technical documentation provided with Summary Tape File 1A for a further explanation on the limitations of the data.