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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
1FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: MARCH 31, 1992
RE: THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1992 COMMISSION MEETING
The regular Commission meeting will be preceded by a recreation sub-committee meeting
beginning at 6:00 P.M. The regular meeting will commence at 7:00 P.M. in the Council
chambers.
AGENDA
The Agenda for April 2, 1992, is relatively light and should be a short meeting for the
Commission. One of the development proposals initially scheduled has been withdrawn and
does not appear until the May meeting.
One of the first items on the Agenda is the Great Oaks Addition by Robert Engstrom
Companies. The Planning Department packet is enclosed for your review.
OLD BUSINESS
The first item under "Old Business" is the boulevard planting study for Wescott Road. As
way of background, the Advisory Commission several months ago, asked staff to review if
it was feasible to extend planting along the boulevard area on Wescott. This item will be
discussed by the staff.
NEW BUSINESS
There are two items under "New Business" that request the Advisory Commission to pass
resolutions and recommendations of support on to the City Council concerning Arbor Day
and B-Bop to Work. B-Bop to Work is a State Program encouraging people to use
alternate ways to go to work such as walk, car-pool, or bike on May 19, 1992.
WATER QUALITY
Water Quality Coordinator, Rich Brasch, will bring you up-to-date on the Deerwood Ponds
Addition, which the Commission looked at last month. You will recall that the Commission
directed staff to work with the developer to come to a resolution on that issue.
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At the last Commission meeting, members asked that staff review the amount of sand that
was placed on City streets and the percentage of sand that is picked up from the street
sweeping operations. Staff has been working with Street Superintendent, Erhart, in regards
to this and we will be discussing this information with the Commission.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
There are several items under "Other Business and Reports" for the Advisory Commission,
although none of these are in depth items, they should be informative for the Commission
members.
If members of the Advisory Commission are unable to attend the meeting, as always, they
are requested to alert staff prior the evening's meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
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AGENDA
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EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday, April 2, 1992
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
A. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting - Eagan Municipal Center
B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 5, 1992
E. Visitors to be Heard
F. Consent Agenda
G. Development Proposals
(1) Great Oaks Addition - Robert Engstrom Companies
H. Old Business
(1) Boulevard Planting Study - Wescott Road
1. New Business
(1) Arbor Day Resolution
(2) B-Bop to Work - May 19
J. Parks Development
K. Water Quality
(1) Deerwood Ponds Update
(2) Street Sweeping/Sanding Update
L. Other Business and Reports
(1) Department Happenings
(2) Ice Arena/Swimming Pool Update
(3) Joint Meeting with Council - March 31, 1992
(4) Review of Two New Forestry Brochures
(5) Winter Program Report
M. Round Table
N. Adjournment
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MARCH 5, 1992
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called
to order at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 1992 with the following Commission Members present:
Jonathan Widem, Ted Billy, Deborah Johnson, Dan Mooradian, Lee Markell and Kevin Knight. Commission
Members Erin Ipsen and Jack Johnson were not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks
and Recreation; Stephen Sullivan, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent
of Recreation; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; Rich Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator; Mike
Ridley, Project Planner and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary.
AGENDA
Deborah Johnson moved, Dan Mooradian seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the
agenda as presented.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 1992
Page 7, Paragraph 6, first line should read, "Jack Johnson asked if there....". Paragraph 8, first
line should read, Vraa responded yes."
Dan Mooradian moved, Deborah Johnson seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the
regular minutes of February 6, 1992 as amended.
TOWN CENTRE 70 12TH ADDITION - MIDWEST RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES
Ted Billy moved, Kevin Knight seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following
recommendations to the City Council regarding Town Centre 70 12th Addition.
1. The proposal be subject to a cash parkland dedication.
2. The proposal be subject to a cash trailway dedication.
3. The proposal be subject to a cash dedication of $10,710 to satisfy water quality
requirements.
DEERWOOD PONDS ADDITION
Project Planner Mike Ridley introduced this item as an application for a Comprehensive Guide Plan
Amendment from D-III to D-I, a Rezoning of approximately 17 acres from PD/R-3 to a straight R-1 removing
the Planned Development zoning and a Preliminary Plat consisting of 28 single family lots. The site is
located north of Diffley Road and west of Pilot Knob Road.
Landscape Architect/Parks Planner Sullivan explained that the park dedication for this PD was to
be a land dedication at the time of platting, however the Knob Hill Planned Development Agreement has
since expired, therefore eliminating the previously approved parkland dedication obligation. Steve reminded
the Commission that they had previously studied this area and concluded that a park may potentially be
located within the area north or west of this parcel. He continued that the park need and location would
be determined based on future defined land use and population concentrations. Deerwood School is within
this park service area which provided some park benefit and the potential for improvement to the existing
elementary site may provide opportunities for a combined neighborhood/school park site.
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Mr. Sullivan continued that the developer has taken a very positive approach to tree preservation
including downzoning, custom grading approach, use of private access roads and utilization of tree
protection fencing. By using the custom grading approach, staff will have the opportunity to review each
lot before grading is done on the site.
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch reviewed the water quality Issues for the Commission
explaining that the runoff generated by the proposed development will eventually reach Blackhawk Lake,
approximately one mile down drainage. Rich continued that the proposed development contains all or part
of several existing wetlands on site which will remain intact and will receive some stormwater runoff from
the development. The original recommendation for this development was to raise the normal water level
of the larger southern cell of pond BP-27 by one foot to elevation 886.75, and increase the wet storage
volume of the small northern cell of pond BP-27 by .75 acre/feet. Additionally, the outlet on the southern
cell of pond BP-27 would include a skimmer. Mr. Brash stated that the developer's engineers ran into some
problems with increasing the normal water level and have asked to meet with staff on Friday, March 6 to
see if some resolution can be agreed upon.
Lee Markell asked what the impact would be to vegetation if the pond level was increased by one
foot. Rich responded that he had not been able to make that determination to date because of the current
ice cover. Ted Billy asked if the water quality issue should be tabled until after the March 6th meeting
between staff and the developer. Ken Vraa responded that this development will be presented to the City
Council on March 17th and suggested that the Commission make a recommendation regarding parks and
trails dedication even If they table the water quality issue.
Mr. Clarence Kemp asked that the Commission make a recommendation on the water quality issue
based on the results of staff's meeting with him and the engineers on March 6th. Rich Brasch stated that
the Commission may want to consider a water quality recommendation that stated to the degree the wet
pond volume cannot be expanded, a cash dedication would be required. Rich continued that the
Commission may have several options; on site ponding could be required to take advantage of existing
ponds, a cash contribution could be required, or the Commission may look at a combination of those
options.
After further discussion, Ted Billy moved, Deborah Johnson seconded with all members voting in
favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding Deerwood Ponds Addition.
1. The proposal be subject to a cash parkland dedication.
2. The proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The developer submit a tree protection plan, which denotes woodland masses by general
type and size. The plan shall indicate tree protection fencing area for the initial custom
grading. The plan shall be prepared, reviewed and approved by staff prior to final platting.
4. The. developer provides tree protection fencing for each lot which Is to be reviewed and
approved by City staff at the time of building permit application.
5. The water quality portion of this proposal be tabled pending the results of staff's meeting
with the developer and engineers on March 6, 1992.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #196 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #17
Project Planner Mike Ridley introduced this Item as a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from
D-1 (Single Family) to PF (Public Facilities), a Rezoning of 15 acres from AG (Agricultural) to PF (Public
Facilities, and a Preliminary Plat consisting of one lot and one Outlot for an elementary school located along
the south side of Wescott Road and east of Denmark Avenue in the NE 1/4 of Section 22. Mike continued
that the Advisory Planning Commission had denied all 3 requests at their February meeting and this item
has been continued to the March 17, 1992 City Council meeting.
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In addressing the parks and trails dedication issues, Steve Sullivan stated that approximately 50%
of this site is wooded. The site program for the elementary school Includes a 78,965 square foot building,
98 car parking lot, service area, trails, two softball/soccer field overlays, hard surface play area and
playground. The south 50 feet of the parcel is consumed by a Williams Brothers Pipeline easement. Steve
continued that public facilities are not subject to parks dedication, however, the recommended cash trails
dedication amount equates to $12,810.00.
Another issue presented for the Commission's review was that of tree preservation. Steve noted
that of the 15 acre school site, approximately 5.5 of the 7.5 acres of woodland will be removed. It was noted
that at each meeting City staff has expressed concern regarding the amount of tree loss. The School District
has responded by revising the layout and grading to preserve significant oak trees along their westerly
property line. Steve continued that the tree loss is a direct result of a realistic, but land consumptive, site
program required for school facilities. Because the recreational facilities will be placed on a rolling site,
additional grading needs to occur causing additional tree loss resulting In the limited acreage, site program
and rolling terrain not being compatible in providing extensive woodland preservation. After reviewing
specific areas where significant trees will be impacted, Steve stated that there can be some preservation
based on grading manipulation. In conclusion, Steve stated that staff recommends that the School District
review individual tree preservation prior to final platting.
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch reviewed the water quality issues for the Commission. He
stated the Commission would need to review and make a recommendation regarding whether the
development should be subject to a ponding requirement or a cash dedication requirement to meet the
water quality standards. He noted that stormwater runoff from the site will be discharged first to Pond JP-
11.1, will flow through two other intervening ponds and then be discharged to Fish Lake. Rich reminded
the Commission that Fish Lake does not currently meet its designated Class I direct contact recreation lake
classification. It was noted that normally, on-site ponding would be preferred on this site, however, school
district officials feel there is not sufficient space on the site to accommodate a pond of this size, provide for
adequate tree protection and still meet school district guidelines for play fields. In addition, there is one
large nutrient basin between the discharge point for the schools stormwater and the nearest downstream
recreational water body where modification could be made to Improve treatment efficiencies. In conclusion,
Rich suggested the Commission consider requesting a cash dedication of $14,510 to satisfy water quality
requirements.
Kevin Knight asked if consideration was given to providing ponds of various sizes to accommodate
the water quality considerations. Eric Linnear of Wold Architects responded that if ponding was required
on site it would require considerable tree loss. Lee Markell asked what type of modification would be made
to the downstream pond. Mr. Brasch responded that this pond is served by a lift station so the thought is
to build a suspended inlet that would keep the port 2 feet above the bottom of the pond.
Ted Billy suggested that this appeared to be an issue of on-site ponding versus tree preservation.
Rich Brasch added that it was actually ponding versus playing fields to meet the criteria for School District
196. Kevin Knight asked what the district's criteria was for playing fields. Mr. Unnear responded that the
school will have a population of 775 students which would require two soccer fields and two softball fields.
He added that the school district had provided for a softball overlay on a soccer field to help preserve 85
feet of trees. He continued that this compromise was the best the school district could provide.
Dan Mooradian asked if on-site ponding would be an option of future development sites near this
proposed development to which Rich Brasch responded affirmatively.
Lee Markell asked if there were other sites the school district had looked at before deciding upon
this one. Mr. Linnear responded that the need for a school was between Deerwood and Woodland
elementary schools and this was felt, by the district, to be the best site.
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Lee Markell asked If retaining walls could be used in other areas on the site to help preserve some
of the vegetation. Mr. Unnear stated that they are looking at the option of installing a retaining wall on the
west side of the west playing field to preserve trees. Steve Sullivan added that additional trees can be saved
by retaining walls, however the question is what would be the dollar expenditure needed to preserve them.
There also is a three foot high maximum size that can be used for retaining walls when planned in an area
where there will be so many children.
After further discussion, Ted Billy moved, Lee Markell seconded the motion with all members voting
in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding Independent School District
196 - Elementary School #17.
1. The proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication.
2. The School District evaluate and submit to the City, prior to Final Plat, tree specific
preservation revisions.
3. The proponent submit a tree protection plan to the City prior to Final Plat.
4. The development be subject to a cash dedication of $14,510 to satisfy water quality
requirements.
MEGHANS ADDITION - PULSAR INC.
Project Planner Mike Ridley introduced this Item as a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from
Neighborhood Business to D-III (Mixed Residential, 6-12 units/acre), a Rezoning from Neighborhood
Business to R-4 (Multiple Family), and a Preliminary Plat consisting of 13 townhouse lots on 10.6 acres. The
site is located at the SE Intersection of Diffley Road and Nicols Road.
Rich Brasch addressed the water quality issues for this development explaining that this proposed
multi-family residential development lies In the lower reach of drainage basin A. He continued that
approximately 8.6 acres of the site will discharge to a storm sewer along Nicols Road with the remaining
2 acres discharging stormwater to the northeast to the existing storm sewer system on Diffley Road. This
will eventually drain to Pond AP-39 which is located in between the railroad tracks and the Minnesota River
along Nicols Road and is classified as a sedimentation basin.
Mr. Brasch continued that on-site ponding is feasible for that portion of the development that will
discharge to the storm sewer along Nicols Road and in order to provide adequate treatment the pond would
need to provide a minimum wet volume of .81 acre/feet, minimum surface area of .31' acres and a minimum
average depth of 2.6 feet. Since on-site ponding would not be feasible for the remainder of the site, Rich
suggested the Commission consider a cash dedication of $2,260 for the remaining 2 acres.
Relative to the parks dedication issue, Director Vraa explained that the development was zoned
neighborhood business sometime prior to the 1970's when the Cedar Grove Addition was platted and
developed. After reviewing all available files, staff has found no indication that parks dedication was ever
fulfilled at the time this parcel was platted. Ken continued that the developer has expressed some concerns
over how the rate for parks dedication would be calculated, asking specifically if the rate would be $559 per
unit as is represented in the 1992 fees. The developer has expressed the opinion that $559 per unit exceeds
the general guideline of 10-12% for parks dedication based on the current value of their property.
Mr. Dave Sellergren, representing Pulsar Inc., addressed the Commission by reviewing the general
guidelines for parks dedication policies. He stated that the Statute allows the City to have the option of
requesting either cash or land dedication from a developer. He continued that most cities say that 10% is
a reasonable dedication amount but the option remains open for negotiation between the city and the
developer.
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As history, Mr. Sellergren stated that the land was platted years ago and that Cedar Pond Park was
dedicated as part of Cedar Grove 1st and 2nd Addition. He argued that this parcel is being re-platted and
the question the Commission needs to answer is whether or not the platting requirements were met when
this parcel was originally platted for neighborhood business. It was noted that the developer, since
appearing before the Advisory Planning Commission, had reduced the number of units from 104 to 88 to
help mitigate some of the concerns shared by neighboring residents.
Relative to the parks and trails dedication fees, Mr. Sellergren stated that the combined amount of
$669 per unit times the 88 units planned equals $58,872, or approximately 19% of the $300,000 land value.
The developer Is of the opinion that this percentage far exceeds the general guideline of 10-12%. The
developer also felt that the dedication, or deeding, of Cedar Pond Park should be considered the parks
dedication for this site since it was given at the time of the original platting of this property. Mr. Sellergren
asked that the Commission consider all of these circumstances before deciding what the appropriate
dedication would be or if a parks dedication would be necessary.
Ted Billy asked what the developer felt was a reasonable solution. Mr. Sellergren stated that the
developer has already taken sixteen units out of the project and they would like to see the Commission
consider Cedar Pond Park as the park dedication and not ask for further dedication dollars.
Jonathan Widem asked what type of units were projected. Mr. Sellergren responded that these were
two bedroom units and it is anticipated that there will be less than two people per unit since this type of
housing is typically occupied by singles. Dan Mooradian asked if the density exceed what was originally
planned. Ken Vraa responded that this site has always been zoned neighborhood business and if that
zoning stayed the same the parks dedication impact would be less than the density proposed in the
Meghans Addition plat.
Ted Billy stated that Neighborhood Business zoning has little impact on parks, whereas changing
the zoning to multiple family will have a much larger impact on the existing park system.
Deborah Johnson asked for a clarification of the general guideline of the 10-12% park dedication
range referenced by Mr. Sellergren. Mr. Vraa responded that this range varies by community but has been
a very good gauge. However, not only is this percentage taken into account when determining park
dedication but the density of a property is also considered. Ken added that as the density of a parcel
increases so does the fee scale. Ms. Johnson then asked what percentage the park dedication fee
represented. Mr. Vraa responded approximately 13%. Ms. Johnson continued that she was not persuaded
that 13% had a precedent setting impact nor was it much out of the range of the general percentages. Mr.
Sellergren added that the 19% figure he was using included both the park dedication fee of $559 per unit
and the $100 per unit trail dedication fee.
Jonathan Widem asked what the dollar value of Cedar Pond Park was and how big it was. Ken Vraa
responded that the park was approximately 10 acres and was deeded, to the City In the 1950's but the City
did not have a dedication policy until the 1970's. As a point of clarification, Mr. Sellergren stated that the
deed to Cedar Pond Park was given to Eagan two years after the Cedar Grove Addition was platted.
Ted Billy suggested that even if the City does not require a parkland dedication, the zoning change
of this parcel will most definitely impact the existing Cedar Pond Park.
Deborah Johnson asked why the zoning was changed from Neighborhood Business to Multiple
Family. Mr. Sellergren explained that the current market for neighborhood business in the community is
poor, the volume of traffic at this intersection has changed but the volumes have not grown to the capacity
as was once projected when originally platted, the multiple family product would be a better "neighbor" to
the existing residential, and the high demand for the product being planned would benefit both the developer
and the community.
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Ken Vraa noted that there were two entire buildings being deleted from the plan. Mr. Sellergren
confirmed that information stating that the buildings will then move away from the existing residential area.
Ted Billy clarified that the $559 per unit park dedication and $100 per unit trails dedication fee
remained the same as the 1991 fees.
Jonathan Widem noted that in order to justify a credit for park dedication fees a development would
need to show that they would not impact existing recreational facilities and asked the developer what
facilities were being planned in this development to lessen the impact on surrounding parks. Mr. Sellergren
stated that the developers felt that there would not be an impact to the surrounding facilities since the bulk
of the residents are being projected as single women therefore the need for additional facilities, i.e. tot lots,
etc. are not necessary.
Ted Billy reiterated his concern for setting a precedent, adding that the Commission may find
themselves in a position to negotiate with each developer/development if the park dedication fees are
changed or waived. Mr. Sellergren stated he appreciated the Commission's concern however he reminded
them that the guidelines were set for that reason; as a guideline, but should allow for the flexibility of
negotiation.
Dan Mooradian stated he did not see enough substantiation to change the parks dedication/trails
dedication standards In this case. Both Lee Markell and Kevin Knight concurred. Deborah Johnson stated
that being a single woman, the proposed target range for this development, she felt the provision for park
facilities should definitely be provided for or be considered with a development of this density. Mr.
Sellergren reminded the Commission that the developer is asking them to consider whether a 19%
dedication fee is reasonable based on the value of the land. The developer feels that 19% is excessive and
not representative of the burden this development would place on the existing park system.
Mr. Mooradian stated that the amount of parkland/trails dedication represents the density of the
development, not a percentage of the value of the land. He continued that if the density were lower the
dedication fees would be lower. The dollar amount reflected as parks/trails dedication reflects the
developers desire to change the zoning and density of their property.
After further discussion, Deborah Johnson moved, Dan Mooradian seconded the motion with all
members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding Meghans
Addition.
1. The development be responsible for parks dedication fees at a rate of $559 per unit.
2. The development be subject to a combination of on-site ponding requirement to treat the
8.6 acres of the site that drains to Nicois Road and a cash dedication for the remainder of
the site. The pond should be constructed according to National Urban Runoff Program
design standards and should provide a minimum wet volume of .81 acre/feet, minimum
surface area of .31 acres and a minimum acreage depth of 2.6 feet. In addition, a cash
dedication of $2,260 should be required to meet the water quality requirements for the
remainder of the site.
3. The development be responsible for trails dedication fees of $100 per unit only if, after
investigation and confirmation by staff, it is determined that trails/sidewalk assessments
have not been levied and paid for this development.
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE & FEDERAL OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS FUNDING
John VonDeLinde introduced this Item explaining that the MRPA is asking communities in Minnesota
to enter into resolutions supporting continued funding and enhancement of Federal and State Outdoor
Recreation Grant Programs to local units of government. Mr. VonDeLinde then reviewed the draft resolution
providing a brief description of the State Outdoor Recreation Grant Program and Federal Land and Water
Conservation Fund (LAWCON) Program. Some of the grants for parks acquisition and development the City
of Eagan has received In the past include such parks as Blackhawk, Trapp Farm, Thomas Lake, Patrick
Eagan, Fish Lake and Rahn Athletic Parks. Because the funding through LAWCON and state programs has
dwindled significantly it is felt that with the solidarity of many communities in the state expressing a similar
view perhaps funding can continue.
After further discussion, Jonathan Widem moved, Lee Markell seconded the motion with all members
voting in favor to approve the adoption of the proposed resolution urging the continuation and expansion
of the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund and State Outdoor Recreation Grants Program.
RESOLUTION ON WATER QUALITY - WESTON HILLS
Rich Brasch explained that on February 14, 1992, representatives from the departments of Planning
and Community Development, Public Works and Parks and Recreation met with the developer and the two
riparian landowners on Pond LP-27 who had expressed concern about the water levels In the pond. At that
time a verbal agreement was reached among all participants that storm water from the treatment pond in
the Weston Hills development would be routed south to LP-27 with the understanding that the necessary
ponding easements were to be given to the City, that an outlet would be installed on LP-27 and that
appropriate trunk storm sewer charges would be made to benefitted properties consistent with the policies
established by the City Council.
The City Council reviewed this development at their March 4, 1992 meeting. After the Council's
review and recommendations, the riparian owners withdrew their approval to allow storm water to flow to
the south to Pond LP-27. Initially these owners were uneasy about being assessed for the proposed pond
improvements, but after the Weston Hills development was reviewed by the City Council the riparian owners
were soured over other issues not related to the ponding.
Dan Mooradian suggested that the best case for the residents was to bring the storm water to the
south but understood their desire not to be assessed. He stated he wasn't clear why they would be willing
to subject this wetland to drought because of other issues arising from the City Council meeting.
Ted Billy noted that there appeared to be no other option than to drain the stormwater to the north.
Deborah Johnson asked if the decreased water level was attributed to natural causes. Rich Brasch
responded that the natural drainage is being shifted because of the development. Lee Markell asked If the
majority of the drainage could go to the north with a portion directed to the south. Mr. Brasch responded
that for the drainage from the development to run both north and south the developer would need to run
storm sewer both north and south to allow for that option. If that did become an option, the riparian owners
would still need to provide an easement which they are unwilling to do at this point.
After further discussion, Ted Billy moved, Deborah Johnson seconded the motion with all members
voting in favor to make the following three priority recommendations to the City Council regarding water
quality issues for Wescott Hills.
1. First priority would be to have the storm water drain to the south into Pond LP-27-
2. Second priority would be to have the storm water drain to the north.
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3. Third priority would be to have the storm water drain to the north and if enough water can
be added by overland flow to the wetland so as not to dry Pond JP-27 (without causing a
problem of flooding), this option should be considered.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Some of the items reviewed by Superintendent of Recreation Peterson included the dosing of the
ice rinks and tubing hill for the season, the beginning of adult softball registration and the successful
completion of the bandy program. Another issue brought to the Commission's attention Included the
projected increase in EAA's summer programs; 50% increase in travel baseball and softball,.38% increase
in bantam soccer, 24% increase in travel soccer, and 17% increase in-house baseball. Dorothy reviewed
the facilities that will not be ready for use in summer, 1992.
Superintendent of Parks VonDeLinde reviewed several items relative to the maintenance Issues
including resuming construction of Trapp Farm playground, construction of athletic field benches, picnic
tables and park identification signs and the ongoing risk management program. John also commented that
the City has received the designation of Tree City USA for the fifth consecutive year as well as being
presented with a Growth Award. The most recent forestry brochures were given to Commission members
and John explained that plans have begun to add two more to the series.
Ted Billy asked about the widening of Diffley Road near the proposed Caponi Art Park and asked
how traffic could be linked from Goat Hill and Lexington/Diffley park sites. Director Vraa stated the County
Is looking at the possible option of a tunnel under Diffley Road to accommodate access to the proposed
park, however, the County will not assume any financial obligation for the installation of such a tunnel.
In response to another question from Mr. Billy, Ken Vraa responded that U.S. West will be installing
a 36 x 12 building to house communication equipment at the Lexington/Diffley site. He noted that staff will
be provide input as to the type and style of building that will be placed near the water reservoir.
Lee Markell suggested consideration be given to preparing a brochure that speaks to tree
preservation from a homeowners perspective rather than a developer's. Deborah Johnson indicated she
is shocked to see how developers clear sites for development and is impressed at the importance that is
now being placed on vegetation preservation.
ICE ARENA/SWIMMING POOL UPDATE
Director Vraa reviewed the ice arena/swimming pool plans as presented to the City Council on
March 2, 1992. Ken indicated that the plans are only conceptual at this point and after further study there
may be some changes made. The plans reviewed for the Commission members included site plans,
swimming pool layout and ice arena layout.
The projected construction costs forthis project, including contingency, is approximately $5.6 million
of which the City will contribute $1.3 million toward the project. Mr. Vraa stated that there is a group of
residents who have organized and will begin approaching local corporations for sponsorship and support.
The Council has set a referendum date of May 19, 1992 but have not set a bond amount to date.
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JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL
Mr. Vraa stated that the City Council has asked for a joint meeting with the various commissions
and has proposed a meeting date of March 31st. The Council has no specific agenda at this time but would
like this to be a "give and take" situation where the Commissions and Council can see what issues may need
to be addressed in the future. On item the Council will want to pursue with the APRNRC is water quality
information. Ken asked that If any Commission Members had items they would like discussed they should
get in touch with him so he can pass them on to Tom Hedges to be included on the agenda.
ROUND TABLE
Dan Mooradian commented on the I.S.D. #196 new school proposal. He continued that the main
issue appeared to be a trade-off between on-site ponding to preserve water quality versus tree preservation.
Dan felt that a high priority should continue to be placed on tree preservation.
Lee Markel) asked if staff knew why the streets are sanded so heavily In the winter. His concern is
for the high level of sand that is washed into the storm sewer system and ends up in the city's water bodies.
He asked if the sand could be recycled in some way.
Mr. Markell also asked staff If there was the potential for providing a canoe access on the west end
of Hay Lake. He noted that since the large hill had been graded down the lake is more visible and people
may want to access the lake with their canoes. Lee asked if staff could look into the feasibility of this
request.
With no further business to conduct, Lee Markell moved, Dan Mooradian seconded the motion will
all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
S c etary Date
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN SULLIVAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARK PLANNER
DATE: MARCH 19, 1992
RE: GREAT OAKS ADDITION - ROBERT ENGSTROM COMPANIES
PROPOSAL
An application has been submitted requesting a Comprehensive Guide Plan change from
D-3 multiple family to D-1 single family. The proposal also requests the rezoning from R-4
to R-1 and the preliminary platting of 29 lots on approximately 20 acres.
BACKGROUND
The parcel is located west of Elrene Road approximately 1/4 mile south of Yankee Doodle
Road. The subject property is part of the Woodlands North Planned Development.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW
The Commission will need to review and make recommendation regarding the following
items:
1. What is the Parks Dedication obligation?
2. What is the Trails Dedication obligation?
3. What is the impact to the Woodland resource?
ITEM #1 PARKS DEDICATION
Great Oaks Addition preliminary plat is within Neighborhood Park Service Area #14 and
is served by Mueller Farm Park. Wescott Station Park will also provide service benefit to
this subdivision. The Woodlands Planned Development agreement provides for a cash parks
dedication based on the rate schedule at the time of final plat.
ITEM #2 TRAIL DEDICATION
The proposal will be subject to a cash trails dedication.
GREAT OAKS ADDITION
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MARCH 19, 1992
ITEM #3 IMPACT TO WOODLAND RESOURCE
The site is characterized by knob & kettle topography with moderate to steep slopes.
Woodland masses are located along Elrene Road, within the southeast comer of the parcel
and along a ridge line central to the west property line. The developers approach utilizing
large lots, low residential density and custom grading preserves a majority of the significant
trees. The woodland mass adjacent to Elrene Road is primarily oaks and birch. The
grading plan indicates minimal impact to this woods. The future grading of house pads and
driveways will result in some tree loss. The woodland area within the southeast corner of
the parcel is comprised of mature oaks setting on the north face of a knoll. The grading
plan indicates removal of approximately a 30' X 70' woodland area as a result of a cul-de-
sac extension. This tree loss could be minimized by either shortening the cul-de-sac length
or off-setting the cul-de-sac head to the west. The proposal places Lots 3, 6 & 7, Block 1,
over this woodland area. The oaks are located on a 25% gradient with a clearing at the top
of the knoll approximately 30' above the cul-de-sac. Lots 6 & 7 gain access directly from
the proposed cul-de-sac. Staff is concerned that grading of driveways and house pads could
result in significant tree loss on Lots 6 & 7. Staff requests that the developers provide
schematic lot lay-outs for these two lots for review and approval by the City prior to final
plat. The woodland along the west property line is primarily oaks, birch and black cherry.
An area 60' X 100' of woodlands is to be removed as a result of a side slope for an adjacent
cul-de-sac road. The developer has assured staff that these trees will be saved with revision
of the development plan. Staff recommends that the developer evaluate the revision of the
road alignment, grade and/or utilization of retaining walls to minimize the impact to this
woodland.
The development includes a reforestation plan proposing the planting of over 100 - 1-1/2"
deciduous overstory, evergreen and ornamental trees. The proposal did include a'
generalized tree survey as part of the landscape plan. Staff recommends that this plan be
revised to include tree protection fencing in areas where grading occurs adjacent to the
significant woodlands.
In summary, the down zoning, custom grading approach and utilization of tree protection
fencing is an appreciable effort in preserving the tree resource. The developer's
commitment to sensitive architectural compatibility, site planning and builder sensitivity,
although not by City authority, is essential in assuring a complete effort in preserving these
significant woodland areas.
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GREAT OAKS ADDITION
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MARCH 19, 1992
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
The Commission may consider the following recommendations:
1. The proposal shall be subject to a cash parkland dedication.
2. The proposal shall be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The developer revise the easterly cul-de-sac to preserve additional woodland
area.
4. The developer provide a schematic layout/grading plan for Lots 6 & 7, Block
#1, for City review and approval prior to final plat.
5. The proponent revise the layout of the west cul-de-sac roads to minimize
impact to the adjacent woodland. The revision shall be reviewed and
approved by City staff prior to final plat.
6. The proponent revise the landscape plan to include tree protection fencing.
The revised plan shall be submitted and approved by City staff prior to final
plat.
7. The developer provides tree protection fencing for each lot to be reviewed
and approved by City staff at the time of building permit application.
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DATE: MARCH 23, 1992
SUBJECT: WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR GREAT OAKS ADDITION -
ROBERT ENGSTROM COMPANIES
PROPOSAL
This preliminary plat application is for a single-family residential development consisting
of 29 lots on 17 acres, located west of Elrene Road in the northeast quarter of section 14.
The land now is zoned for multi-family residential development, so a change in zoning to
single-family residential development has been requested as well.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW
The Commission will need to review and make a recommendation regarding whether the
development should be subject to a ponding requirement or cash dedication requirement
to meet water quality standards as set by the City in its water quality management plan.
WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS
This 17-acre, single-family residential development lies in the upper reach of Drainage
Basin J (Figure 1). While there are no recreational-classed water bodies immediately
down drainage, Fish Lake lies at the lower end of this drainage. Fish Lake does not meet
the direct contact recreation water quality standards set for it in the City's water quality
management plan.
On-site ponding to meet water quality standards is both desirable and feasible for this
site. Analysis using the City's water quality model indicates that the developer will be able
to use two natural depressions on the site to create ponds that will meet treatment
standards (Figure 2). The larger of the two depressions lies in the west central portion
of the site and could be excavated to provide a pond with a surface acreage of about .3
acres and a wet pond volume of .8 acre-feet. This pond would serve about 10.6 acres
of the site. The other depression lies in the east central portion of the site and could be
excavated to provide a pond with a surface area of about .13 acres at normal water level
and a wet pond volume of about .31 acre-feet. This pond would serve an additional four
acres of the site. Together, these two ponds will intercept and treat runoff from virtually
all impervious areas within the proposed development. Drainage from the remainder of
the site (approximately three acres) will be from treed areas and backyards. This small
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the development meet its water quality treatment requirements by
creating two treatment ponds on-site that meet the surface acreage and minimum volume
standards identified in the above narrative.
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
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MEMO TO: EAGAN ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION AND
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM: JOHN VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
TOM SCHUSTER, CITY FORESTER
DATE: MARCH 25, 1992
SUBJECT: MASTER STREET TREE PLANTING ANALYSIS - WESCOTT ROAD
BACKGROUND
As the Commission will recall, at the November and February Commission meetings, staff
presented a report evaluating the feasibility of implementing a master street tree planting
program in the City of Eagan. That study concluded that, of the 84 miles of boulevard
included in the evaluation, only about 3.4% (or 4 miles) met the minimum geometric
standards for boulevard landscaping. In addition, this study did not take into consideration
the presence of underground utilities which could further restrict the viability of such a
program.
At the November meeting the Commission concluded that a functional and cohesive master
street tree planting program would not. be possible given the restrictive green spaces
adjacent to the city's collector and arterial streets and along county highways. In the final
analysis, the Commission determined that the best opportunities for boulevard planting
would probably be along a few selected city streets or along future expansions to the county
highway system.
In order to keep the planning process moving forward (if even on a limited basis) the
Commission gave direction to staff to examine in greater detail the feasibility of developing
a "streetscaping" program along Wescott Road between Pilot Knob Road and Lexington
Avenue. This particular segment offers some of the widest and most aesthetic boulevard
area within the city's street infrastructure.
In response, staff have prepared this report analyzing potential planting alternatives within
this portion of Wescott Road. The report will include an evaluation of each of the
boulevard segments sharing common characteristics (with respect to planting area and
underground utilities), provide an overview of alternative planting schemes, present a
preliminary planting budget, and discuss several limiting factors which were discovered
during the evaluation.
EVALUATION APPROACH
In early March the Forestry Department contacted the appropriate utility companies to
request utility locations along Wescott Road. Investigations were also made with the city's
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Engineering Department which revealed that the road right-of-way extends from the center
line of the road to a point approximately 12" beyond the back of the trails on both the south
and north sides. Consequently the planting area available for boulevard landscaping is
essentially that green space between Wescott Road and the appurtenant bike trails and
sidewalks. Following that determination, measurements were then taken to establish the
location of the various underground utilities within these boulevard "strips."
To simplify the recordings of our findings, Wescott Road was broken down into various
segments. These segments do not necessarily stop or start in driveways or street
intersections, but wherever characteristics of the boulevard change from one area to the
next. The following discussion presents an analysis of the geometrics and utilities common
to each of these sections.
BOULEVARD ANALYSIS - SOUTH SIDE
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The boulevard is a consistent ten feet in width from Pilot Knob Road to the east driveway
entrance to the Dakota County Library. Planting in this area would be impossible since
there is a telephone line approximately six feet back of curb and there is an electric line that
runs approximately 8 1/2 feet behind the curb. As the Commission may recall, under
current regulations, trees cannot be planted within two feet of any underground utility of
four feet within a trail or sidewalk.
2 Library to Denmark Avenue
On the south side of Wescott Road from the eastern driveway entrance to the Dakota
County Library to Denmark Avenue, the grassy boulevard strip is a consistent twelve feet
in width. Here again, the telephone line runs six feet back of curb, and the electric line runs
approximately 8 1/2 feet behind curb. Based upon the same limitations, this is an area that
also cannot be planted between the curb and the trail.
However, because the city has the landscaping responsibilities for the Municipal Center and
Dakota County Library "campus", it may be possible to do some plantings of overstory trees,
or ornamental trees on the south side of the bituminous trail, but not between the street and
the trail. From the library eastward, everything on the south side of the trail is private
property. While there may be some opportunities to plant there, it would require the
acquisition of planting easements from the adjacent property owners.
Denmark Avenue to Lexington Avenue
From Denmark Avenue eastward to Lexington Avenue the boulevard on the south side of
Wescott Road is 14 feet wide. While this would indicate that we might be able to do some
planting based upon the ten foot setback from the street, and four foot minimum setback
from the trail, there are again significant conflicts with underground utilities. There is a
major telephone line that runs down the center of the boulevard strip varying between seven
feet and 11 feet from the back of curb. Therefore it appears that the only viable planting
opportunity would be on the south side (property side) of the bike trail. However, this again
would require the cooperation of the adjacent property owners.
BOULEVARD ANALYSIS - NORTH SIDE
L Lexington Avenue to Pilot Knob Road
The north side of Wescott Road, between Pilot Knob Road and Lexington Avenue, can be
considered as one contiguous segment. Throughout this area the boulevard is a consistent
17 feet in width. There is an underground gas line that runs the entire length of this
segment approximately three feet behind curb. Essentially then, there is a 14 foot wide
clear planting zone from three feet behind the curb up to the edge of the sidewalk.
However, as the Commission is aware, there are overhead lines that run the entire length
of Wescott Road on the north side, so while planting opportunities exist, the plant material
would have to be limited to smaller ornamental trees or larger shrubbery.
As with the south boulevard, there exists some possibility of planting trees on the outside
of the sidewalk, but since this is all private property the City would be required to obtain
planting easements from the owners of the adjacent property. As an additional limiting
factor, it should be noted that many of the areas adjacent to the trail would be unsuitable
for planting anyway because of the existence of the steep slopes, native vegetation, or
landscapes which have already been installed.
DISCUSSION/ALTERNATIVES
It appears as though our hope for having a fully tree-lined boulevard along Wescott Road
are unrealistic. This leaves the possibility of exploring a "modified" landscaping program to
overcome the limitations imposed by underground utilities and geometric considerations.
The first alternative would be to plant understory or small ornamental trees under the
power lines along the north side of Wescott Road. If the Commission wanted to create
some type of columnar effect staff would suggest using a thirty foot spacing of the trees with
uniform placement between the street and the sidewalk, e.g. eight to ten feet behind curb.
This approach to planting would require the purchase of about 170 trees. Based on an
estimated cost of $90 per tree (e.g. 1-3/4" diameter crab apple,) this would require a capital
outlay of approximately $15,300 for this type of planting.
The obvious drawback to this approach, of course, is that a singular row of trees on the
north side may to cause a distracting imbalance in the boulevard landscape. Users of
Wescott Road may well ask why the trees were planted under the power lines on the north
side, and the boulevard left bare along the south side.
A second alternative is to cluster the trees in small groupings running the length of Wescott
Road. Obviously this approach would require fewer trees than a columnar planting. Small
groups of trees might be separated from other groups by several hundred feet. This would
result in a substantial reduction in financial outlay; it could probably be accomplished in the
neighborhood of $5,000 to $7,000. Again it is important to recognize that planting
easements would be required in select areas.
A third option is to explore the possibility of planting larger overstory trees along the back
side of the trail and the sidewalk, on both sides of the road right-of-way. Like the second
alternative this approach would require the acquisition of easements for the entire length
of the roadway. Another disadvantage of this type of planting is that the trees would end
up so far from the street (22 to 26 feet) that the effect of a tree lined boulevard may be so
diminished as to render it ineffective. The cost of this alternative would be in the range of
$25,000 assuming 250 trees spaced at 40 foot intervals.
In summary, staff have concluded that the presence of underground utilities and overhead
wires, combined with planting setback requirements effectively negate the establishment of
trees on the boulevard strip along the south side of Wescott Road, and restrict the planting
to only small ornamental trees within the boulevard on the north side of the road. The
development of even a moderately effective landscaping program would require securing of
private property easements along portions or all of the Wescott Road right-of-way.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
In light of these conclusions and the discussion of alternatives outlined above, staff would
appreciate having direction of the Commission as it pertains to the landscaping of Wescott
Road. In their discussion the Commission may wish to recommend the following options:
1. To plant understory trees strictly on the north side of Wescott Road, under the
powerlines.
2. To obtain private property easements and to plant trees in clusters on areas outside
of the city boulevard.
3. To obtain private property easements and to plant trees in a tree lined, columnar
form, on those areas outside of the boulevard.
4. To recommend some combined approach of alternatives 2, 3 and 4.
5. To consider some other alternative landscaping concept not addressed in this report,
or
6. To take no action, i.e. to leave Wescott Road as it is.
Regardless of which "action" alternative appeals to the Commission (if any,) consideration
must also be given to addressing the available options for financing the selected landscaping
concept.
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S pen tendent of Parks
Tom Schuster
City Forester
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MEMO TO: EAGAN ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM: JOHN VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
DATE: MARCH 23, 1992
SUBJECT: ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
Since the city's first Arbor Day program was held in 1987, the Commission has been asked, each year, to adopt
an official resolution in support of Arbor Day activities and tree planting in the community.
For the information of the Commission, the Parks and Recreation Department is planning three primary Arbor
Day programs this spring. Our City Forester has already been visiting the third grade classes in Eagan's public
elementary schools. More than 800 students will be involved in an Arbor Day poster drawing contest and will
participate in an entertaining, tree conservation program put on by our City Forester, Tom Schuster. Students
will also receive a free seedling to plant at home. This is the fourth consecutive year that this program has been
held in the schools; and it is jointly sponsored through public/private partnerships with Franks's Nursery and
Crafts and First Bank Eagan.
On Saturday, April 25th, the city will be hosting the sixth annual community Arbor Day celebration at Wescott
Station Park. It is expected that over 70 volunteers from the community will be involved in this program which
includes an official proclamation of Arbor Day, presentation of the Tree City U.S.A. awards, along with the
planting of nearly 100 trees and shrubs.
The third program, scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd, is the city's fifth annual public tree sale. This year eight
varieties of trees will be made available to the public at discount prices. Registrants will be selected during a
random drawing to be held following the Commission meeting on April 2nd. 750 trees are planned for sale again
this year with about 400 families participating. Taken together, it is expected that more than 2,000 of the
community's residents will be involved in some aspect of the city's annual Arbor Day programs.
For Commission Action
In suppo of these programs and to encourage the general public to plant and preserve trees in our community,
the Co ission is graciously asked to adopt the Arbor Day Resolution which is found on the following page.
A corn io ' resolution will then be forwarded to the City Council for their adoption on April 21st.
ohn K. VonDeLinde
Superintendent of Parks
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RESOLUTION OF THE
EAGAN ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
A PROCLAMATION OF EAGAN ARBOR DAY
AND EAGAN ARBOR MONTH
WHEREAS, trees are a most valuable resource in the state of Minnesota
and City of Eagan - purifying our air and water, helping conserve our soil,
serving as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife of all kinds,
and enriching our lives in so many important ways; and
WHEREAS, pollutants, tree diseases, and urban expansion have damaged
and continued to threaten our trees, creating the need for reforestation programs
and concerted public action toward ensuring the future of our City's ubran
forests; and
WHEREAS, each year the people of Minneosta pay special attention to
the wonderful gift that our trees represent and dedicate themselves to the
continued health of our state's trees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eagan has been recognized, for the fifth
consecutive year, as a Tree City USA community by the National Arbor Day
Foundation and desires to continue its tree-planting programs,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eagan Advisory Parks,
Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission does hereby proclaim Saturday, April
25, 1992 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May, 1992 to be ARBOR MONTH in the City
of Eagan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission further urges citizens to
become more aware of the importance of trees to the well-being of our City and
State; and to participate in City tree planting programs which will ensure a
greener place for our citizens to live in the decades to come.
CITY OF EAGAN
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND
AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
By:
Its Chair
By:
Its Secretary
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Those in favor:
Those against:
Dated:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
FROM: JON OYANAGI, RECREATION SUPERVISOR
DATE: MARCH 26, 1992
RE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING B-BOP TO WORK EAGAN
Annually, the Minnesota Department of Transportation sponsors a B-BOP to Work Day in
Minnesota. The Governor has endorsed the campaign and in past years the Lieutenant
Governor has participated by bicycling with an official caravan to the Capitol.
B-BOP to Work Day is scheduled for May 19, 1992. Organizers hope that Minnesotans will
bicycle, walk, car pool or bus to work that day as a way to discover the benefits and rewards
of alternate transportation. B-BOP stands for bicycle, bus or pool and includes walking,
jogging and even roller blading.
As a way to promote this event, I am suggesting that Eagan declare May 19, as B-BOP Day.
Our support will help to reinforce the goals of the program which are to raise environmental
consciousness, create a healthier work environment and increase productivity. Individuals
may benefit by saving money on parking, gas and car repairs; reduce stress by avoiding
heavy traffic; or improve physical health by walking or bicycling. Flyers are provided to
promote the event in our community and lapel stickers are available to reward participants
as they arrive at work. Other suggestions are welcome to help increase awareness and
participation.
Attached is a resolution for the Commission's review. Should they offer their support, we
should submit the resolution to the City Council for their review at the April 21 or May 5
meeting.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA
DECLARING MAY 19, 1992 AS
B-BOP DAY IN EAGAN
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation has developed B-BOP
Day to promote alternate means of transportation, and
WHEREAS, bicycling, busing, car pooling or walking improve the environment and our
physical health, and
WHEREAS, Eagan is host to park and ride locations, promotes Minnesota Rideshare,
maintains 72 miles of trails throughout the City and facilitates both bicycling and walking
clubs,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eagan City Council declares Tuesday,
May 19, 1992, as B-BOP Day in Eagan encouraging those who live and work in Eagan to
participate by bicycling, busing, car pooling or walking to work reducing air pollution,
decreasing traffic congestion, preserving roads, conserving oil and improving physical
health.
CITY OF EAGAN
CITY COUNCIL
By:
Its Mayor
Attest:
Its Clerk
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Those in favor:
Those against:
Dated:
CERTIFICATION
I, EJ. VanOverbeke, Clerk of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota,
do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Eagan, Dakota County, Minnesota, in a regular meeting thereof
assembled this day of , 1992.
EJ. VanOverbeke, City Clerk
City of Eagan
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DATE: MARCH 23, 1992
SUBJECT: REVISED PONDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEERWOOD PONDS
DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND
At its March meeting, the Commission discussed prospective water quality treatment
requirements for the Deerwood Ponds development, a single-family residential
development of 28 lots on 17 acres, located along the south side of Diffley Road, west
of Pilot Knob, in the southeast corner of section 21 (Figure 1). The initial staff
recommendation was to require raising the normal water level of pond BP-27 by one foot
and increasing to .75 acre/feet the storage volume of a smaller wetland to the north
(pond BP-27.1). Subsequent investigation by the developer's engineer and review by city
staff indicated that raising the normal water level in pond BP-27 was not possible without
further submerging the storm sewer system that ties into the pond, causing probable
maintenance problems. Because a review of the water quality-related requirements was
therefore in order, the commission postponed further action on this development until. its
April meeting.
FINDINGS
On Friday, March 6, staff met with Mr. Clarence Kemp of Twin Cities Properties and Brian
Johnson of McCombs, Frank, Roos, Associates to discuss revising the water quality
treatment requirements for the Deerwood Ponds development. As a result of additional
technical analysis, the meeting, and subsequent phone conversations, we arrived at a
mutually acceptable recommendation to provide adequate ponding on site. Analysis
using the city's water quality model showed that increasing the wet pond volume of pond
BP-27.2 to .4 acre-feet of an acre/foot, and increasing the wet pond volume of pond BP-
27.1 to .7 acre-feet will meet treatment standards for the development. In addition, the
developer should install a skimmer on the outlet of pond BP-27. The enlarged pond
volumes should be achieved by excavation and the designs for the enlarged ponds
should conform to NURP standards. Both the skimmer and pond design should be
approved by the city.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the development comply with city water quality treatment
requirements by increasing the wet pond volumes of ponds BP-27.1 and BP-27.2 as
identified above and that a skimmer be installed on the outlet of pond BP-27.
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Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
cc: John Wingard, Development/Design Engineer
Clarence Kemp, Twin Cities Properties
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DATE: MARCH 26, 1992
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO COMMISSION INQUIRY REGARDING
CITY SANDING/SALTING OPERATIONS
At it's March meeting, the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission requested that staff look into road sanding and salting
activities within the city limits and the water quality
implications associated with those activities. The following are
answers to questions that arose during the discussion of this topic
as well as answers to related questions that might prove helpful.
Question #1: Who conducts sanding and salting operations and
street sweeping activities within the city?
Response: The Street Division within the Department of Public
Works conducts these operations on all city streets
excluding those that are also county highways. The
Dakota County Department of Highways generally
conducts these operations for county highways
bisecting the city, including Lexington, Yankee
Doodle, Pilot Knob, Diffley, Cliff, and Lone Oak
Roads. Personnel from the Department of Parks and
Recreation sweep the city's bituminous trail
system. Finally, Minnesota Department of
Transportation sands, salts, and sweeps state and
inter-state highways within the city.
Question #2: Are records kept of the amount of sand and salt
spread on city streets as well as for the amount of
debris picked up through street sweeping
operations?
Response: The Street Division with the Department of Public
Works keeps records of the volume of sand and salt
applied for snow and ice removal as well as the
volume of debris picked up through sweeping
operations. Dakota County has no similar records
for county roads within the City of Eagan.
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Question #3: What do those figures show?
Response: Attachment 1 shows estimated amounts of sand and
salt applied and sweepings collected by the City of
Eagan street crews for the years between 1985 and
1991. Estimates of sand/salt mixture applied as
well as sweeping collected are based on the number
of truckloads of known capacity involved in
handling the materials for each type of operation.
The data show that the city removes about 94% of
the total weight of non-salt mixture applied to
roads for snow and ice control. The majority of
debris collected by sweeping is probably sand from
winter sanding operations, but the figures also
include material originating from other sources
such as erosion and airborne deposition.
Road sanding and salting figures for 1991 indicate
there was significantly less sand/salt mixture per
inch of snowfall applied to city roads than in
other years for which records are shown. While the
city has made a concerted attempt to use less road
sand and salt in response to environmental and cost
concerns, the best explanation for the drop is that
most of the precipitation this winter occurred
during two large storm events which were handled
primarily by street plowing. Snowfalls of 2" or
less or generally handled by sanding and salting
only while those over 2" are handled by street
plowing and may be supplemented by sanding and
salting operations. Under current policies,
heaviest applications of sand and salt occur when
there are a high number of snowfall events that
drop small amounts of snow.
Question #4: Is sand and salt used at a heavier rate in Eagan
than in other communities?
Response: The amount of sand and salt used by the City of
Eagan is determined by many variables including
topography, the number of major intersections and
arterials, and the frequency and depth-of snowfall.
We are currently checking to compare the amounts of
sand/salt mixture applied per mile of roadway by
Eagan with the same figures for other communities,
including Apple Valley and Burnsville. It is not
yet known whether these communities keep similar
records of their sanding and salting operations.
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Question #5: What is the chemical makeup of street sweepings and
how are they disposed of?
Response: Two years ago, the Dakota County Public Health
Department tested the chemical makeup of street
sweepings from the city to determine is those
sweepings constituted a hazardous waste. The
results of these tests are summarized in Attachment
2. Although nutrient analysis were not among the
parameters measured, information was generated for
selected toxic metals as well as chloride, specific
conductivity, and ph. After reviewing the results
of the test, the Dakota County Public Health
Department concluded that sweepings were not a
hazardous waste and therefore that required no
special disposal precautions.
At this time, a portion of the mixture collected
through sweeping operations in the winter is reused
by adding it to existing sand/salt stockpiles.
Reuse of sweepings has had limited success because
the fine aggregate and silts picked up with the
sand causes the mixture to freeze in lumps which
plugs apertures in the sanding equipment. The
majority of the materials collected from street
sweeping operations is disposed of at the city
Maintenance Facility and used for roadbed material
during construction of city parking lots,
driveways, and other paved surfaces associated with
city facilities.
City staff are looking for information on the use
of alternative materials and techniques for snow
and ice control. We hope to have this information
by the April Commission meeting.
I will plan on discussing this information with the Commission at
it's next meeting and answer questions or collect additional
information as appropriate.
Thanks for your interest.
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
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OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE CHART
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 11986 1985.1
Snowfall (average 49.7") (inches) 89.6 33.9 70.0 53.3 21.1 40.3 69.8
Units of Measure
ISnow and Ice Control (salt)(tons) 836 900 1180 1005 600 604 695
Snow and Ice Control (sand)(tons) 2189 3290 4200 4100 1900 2100 3165
iSnow and Ice Control
(sealcoat rock)(tons) 700 500 500 450 300
TOTAL (tons) 3725 4690 5880 i 5555 2800 3004 3860
SweeEing
Sweeper miles 4975 5075 15069 4800 4020 4033 4141
Spring & fall cleanup (tons) 2720 3554 4020 3322 2430 3200
Water Quality & Erosion (tons) 435 Bit. Milling Recovery (tons) 400 Sealcoat aggregate (tons) 1 1205 870 1.1190 1 1744 1512 1 1100 TOTAL (tons)
4760 4424 15210 5066 3942 4300 3991
Signing I
Stop signs 822 I 796 751 569 517 450 - I
Regulatory & warning signs 2399 12305 2090 1224 1110 926 -
(Street & I.D. signs 1546 1366 1201 1082 998 900 -
TOTAL SIGNS 4767 4467 4042 2875 2625 2276 -
Material Cost 122000 118000 121000 113000 117000 113000 19500 I
Program Work Days
Snow & ice control 502 275 449 345 183 332 452
IStreet sweeping 340 233 278 247 I 197 I 165 I 167
(Signing & striping 302 350 268 214 243 189 164
IStorm sewer cleaning 17 26 23 I 17 I 47 I 50 48 i
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ATTACHMENT 2
MEMORANDUM
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WEST ST. PAM" MN 55118
(612) 450-2614
GATE: May 14, 1990
TO: Dakota qty Mtinicipal Public Works Directors or Appropriate
Municipal Officials
FROM: Jeff Harthun, Health Services Director
SCTSJDLT: Street Sweepings Disposal Guidel ir+--
Proper disposal of street sweepings is a recurring problem faced by
m icipalities and the CQxnty each spring and to some extent during the s=er
and fall. To facilitate a decision an proper disposal of street sweepings,
the Dakota C=ity Public Health D~* ent had samples from three (3) sources
analyzed by Pace Laboratory. Samples were taken from piles of collected
sweepings in Inver Grove Heights and Fagan, and a sample was taken from the
streets in West St. Paul at the Intersection of Wentworth and Livingston. All
sampling was done on March 3, 1990.
M-Ae laboratory results indicate that contaminant levels in street sweepings
are low enough to allow the use of this material as a clean fill, with some
caution due to the presence of lead in the samples. The concentration of lead
was below hazardous waste levels and cCxLsal levels. Barium was the only
other metal detected, and the c¢ntration was not at a significant level.
The chloride cx oentration was not high e=.1 i to be a major concern. The lab
report is included with this memosarr3tun.
The best overall option for street sweepings may be to first screen the
sweepings to remove debris (pop cans, paper, bottles, etc.) The material
could then be reused by blending with a new sand,/salt mixture. This is being
tried at Inver Grove Heights. Other options include: use as a fill material
in road beds or for land improvement projects but not in wetlands or low lards
subject to flooding. The material may be suitable for use in asphalt.
If you wish to Riess this issue further, please contact me at 450-2745 or
Ray Erickson, Lwirormental Health Supervisor at 450-2941.
pc: Dave Everds, Dakota County Engineer
Laois Breimhurst, Dakota County Physical Development Division Director
Canna Anderson, Dakota County Public Health Director
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, y ~ o a , o a : : o ce REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS
rot ASSUNANCt of
Dakota County Public --!alth Department April 20, 1990
33 East Wentworth Ave-ue PACE Project
West St. Paul, MN 5E1 8 Number: 900330508
Attn: Mr. Ray Erick::n
PACE Sample Number: 116110 116120 116130
Date Collected: By Client By Client By Client
Date Received: 03/30/90 03/30/90 03/30/90
Dakota
PAramptor llnitc Mni Fagan Tr .H Cntint7
TNrRr;ANTf ANAI YSTS
INDIVIDUAL PARAMETER=
Chloride mg/kg 10 710 780 630
Specific Conductivity umhos/cm 1 2700 7200 3500
pH 1 7 7 7
MDL Method Detec_ion Limit
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Po a u a a r: , REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS
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Ray Erickson April 20, 1990
age 2 PACE Project
Number: 900330508
PACE Sample Number: 116140 116150 116160
Date Collected: By Client By Client By Client
Date Received: 03/30/90 03/30/90 03/30/90
Dakota
Eagan IGH County
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INDIVIDUAL PARAMETERS
Mercury mg/L 0.0008 ND NO ND
RCRA TOXICITY METALS
Arsenic mg/L 0.094 ND NO ND
Barium mg/L 0.006 0.43 0.16 0.16
Cadmium mg/L 0.006 ND NO ND
Chromium mg/L 0.010 ND NO ND
Lead mg/L 0.045 0.064 0.14 ND
Selenium mg/L 0.081 NO NO ND
Izilver mg/L 0.005 ND NO ND
(1) All analysis performed on EP Toxicity Leachate.
MDL Method Detection Limit
ND Not detected at or above the MDL.
The data contained in this report were obtained using EPA or other
approved methodologies. All analyses were performed by me or under
my supervision.
Starla Enger
.Inorganic Chemistry Manager
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ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
MARCH, 1992
1.*<< Pre-school program registrations for the Spring Session have all reached their
capacity. Tiny Tots, Fitness & Fun and Games Kids Play all filled within the first
three days of registration.
2. * << A Spring Break Beach Party for Youth will be held on Friday, April 10th at Bridle
Ridge Park.
3. * « A children's egg hunt will be held on Saturday, April 18, at George Ohmann Park.
A special appearance by the Easter Bunny will help make this a special day for the
little ones. Registrations for this program have been "hopping" in!
4.*<< The 7th Annual Eagan Fun Run will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, at Trapp Farm
Park. Race begins at 8:00 A.M. Volunteers are needed!
5.*<< Recreation Supervisors will be attending a one-day workshop on Integrated
Recreation Practices on April 10, at the Earl Brown Center. University of Minnesota
staff will share their experiences, perspectives and recommendations about how to
meet the requirements of ADA in community recreation programming.
6. * « Two women's volleyball teams represented Eagan at the MRPA Class "C" State
Volleyball Tournament on March 21 and 22nd. The "Valley Girls" team emerged as
the State Champion and "The Other Side" placed fourth.
7. * < Summer program planning is underway... Staff is already receiving many phone calls
on what our program offerings will be.
8.*<< As of March 24, two-hundred (200) teams are registered for the 1992 Adult Softball
program. Registration ends March 27, 1992. This is below anticipated numbers. A
new daytime league has only two teams registered which may cause the cancellation
of that offering. A new Co-Rec Daytime League is a "go" with eight teams from
Northwest Airlines. The new Friday 11/12" Co-Rec League is full, while the Co-Rec
14" Leagues are lower than expected. Room remains in the Men's and Women's
Leagues. It is anticipated that the total should reach 208, which is close to the 206
teams registered in 1991.
9.*< Disciplinary action is being pursued for an incident which occurred on the last night
of play in the Men's Broomball program. Two players were involved in a wrestling
match. When the referee attempted to break it up, one of the players turned and
punched him in the chest. Striking anyone, especially an official, is strictly
prohibited. The team has not cooperated with our investigation causing Jon Oyanagi,
the league director, to impose a suspension from all Eagan Leagues for the entire
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team of the offending player. Jon is recommending to the Minnesota Recreation and
Park Association that the same sanctions occur for their sport programs until the
team identifies the individual involved. At that time, only the individual would be
banned. MRPA reviews this issue April 2.
10.*« Men's basketball concluded March 19. A league tournament ended the season for
twenty-eight teams which began last November.
11.*« The always popular Star Gazing evening will be held Monday, April 6th at 8:00 P.M.,
weather permitting. April 8th is the back-up date. Several members of the
Minnesota Astronomical Society set up large powered telescopes at 'Thomas Lake
Park to explore the spring sky.
12. * « The Walk and Bicycle Clubs are off and planning. Weekly walks will be held every
Monday at 6:15 P.M. beginning April 6. Weekly bicycle rides begin Saturday, April
4 at 9:15 A.M. and Wednesday, April 8th at 6:15 P.M. All three regular events begin
at the Eagan Municipal Center. Both clubs meet on the third Monday of each
month to plan these and other events. Upcoming special events include the Earth
Day Walk, Saturday, April 25th, and a bike ride to the Minnesota Valley Wildlife
Refuge Headquarters on Sunday, April 12.
13. * « Forty (40) coaches attended the National Youth Sports Coaches Association
certification clinic for the first year soccer and track coaches on Saturday, March 21.
Several more clinics will be held during the next few weeks for a variety of years and
sports.
14. * « Staff will attend the MRPA Annual Aquatics Conference in Mankato on April 2 &
3rd. Numerous sessions will serve as "refreshers" . . . Current American Red Cross
Water Safety guidelines, staff training for aquatics, facility maintenance, concessions
for pools and beaches, accessibility, programming options are but a few of the session
opportunities available.
15.« Staff has been searching for a new supplier of storage boxes for athletic sites. The
manufacturer used last year has gone out of business. The fiberglass boxes used last
year work well. A firm in Maple Grove may be able to produce what the
Department needs.
16.*« Recreation, Parks Maintenance and Parks Operations staff will conduct the following
activities in the community on May 2: Fun Run, Baseball Clinic, Concessions for
Eagan High School's 9th grade softball tournament and a Native Prairie event:
17.* « Eagan Athletic Association sign ups now show:
In-house Baseball: 117 teams (110 projected)
Travel Baseball: 10 teams (9 projected)
In-house Softball: 59 teams (50 projected)
Travel Softball: 4 teams (as projected)
Participant numbers are approaching 2,600 youth. Field space is a very real concern,
particularly for youth programs grades 6 and younger.
18.*<< Department staff have attended training on a new D-base system that will provide
excellent opportunities for tracking data. Recreation staff have been in need of a
system to track NYSCA Coaches certifications. The new system appears to provide
the desired options to track by name, sport, year, and level of certification.
Numerous additional applications will be used.
19. * << The Baby Sitting/Latch Key clinic has become so popular that additional classes will
be offered in May and June. This offering is a co-sponsor activity between Parks and
Recreation and the Women's Fire Auxiliary.
20.*,< Eagan High and Dakota Hills Middle School Co-Curricular baseball, softball and
tennis activities will again use Northview Athletic and Goat Hill facilities, in addition
to those located on the school complex. Practices are underway now. The first
games will be played on April 8.
21.*<< Staff recently met with a representative from the Mosquito Control District to
identify heavily used parks and program time frames to assist that organization with
its plans for mosquito control this summer.
22.*<< The City of Savage will direct the South of the River Power Sand Volleyball League
this summer. Match play will begin in June.
23. * << The Ultra Slim-Fast Co-Recreational tennis league will again be organized with the
City of Inver Grove Heights. Eagan offers this league to our South of the River
neighbors, and teams from Apple Valley, Lakeville and Burnsville have played in
previous years.
24.*« Two new sets of soccer goals were constructed during the month of March. These
sets will be used at Downing and Wescott Station Parks this season.
25.*<< Work continued on the fabrication of nine new sets of hockey goals. It is expected
that this project will be completed by the end of March.
26. * « Two improvements were made to the Rahn activity building on Sandstone Drive.
Scott Eppen and Gary Skogstad teamed up to install a new acoustical ceiling in the
auxiliary room of the building, and also built a new storage cabinet for the Tiny Tots
and Summer Recreation Programs, which originate out of this building.
27. * << During the week of March 23, 1992, warmer temperatures arrived and tennis nets
were put up on all 34 of the City's tennis courts. Use has already been heavy in
some sites, particularly the Northview Tennis Courts, which are being used by the
High School's tennis teams.
28.* << Sweeping of the City's sixty plus miles of boulevard trails was conducted during the
month of March. Due to the heavy snows in early winter, an unusually large amount
of sand and salt was used on the City streets and in particular, the County Highways.
This left a considerable mess on the boulevard areas, and in some cases required
mechanical sweeping of the grass areas to minimize damage to the turf.
29.*< Park Maintenance worker Steve Taylor is credited with designing a new shroud for
the front of the new Groundsmaster sweepers, in order to prevent sand and other
debris from flying into the roadway.
30. * « Operational supplies were removed from the Trapp Farm sledding hill in late March.
This included removal of the temporary fence, storage facility, inner tubes, decorative
lights, etc.
31.*<< Operation of the lake aeration system at Fish Lake continued through the month of
March. Colder temperatures and snow earlier in the month prompted the D.N.R.
to request that the system continue in operation.
32.*<, Several training opportunities were afforded to the parks maintenance staff during
the month of March. On March 19, Dan Curtin, Steve Taylor and Don Buecksler
attended an operation maintenance school for the Toro 580-D high capacity rotary
mower; on March 11 and 12th, Scott Eppen, Gary Skogstad and Rich Pelletier
attended an irrigation and maintenance school sponsored by MTI Distributing. Tom
Schuster participated in the Annual Tree Inspectors Tree Certification workshops
sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture on March 25 & 26th. Jim
McGuffee and John VonDeLinde attended the Annual Loss , Control Workshop
sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities at the Earle Brown Center, University
of Minnesota on March 25th. In addition to these seminars, Park Supervisor, Jim
McGuffee, also developed and presented an in-house training session on chemical
pesticide application for the Department's full time personnel.
33. * << On Saturday, March 28, City Forester Tom Schuster, and John VonDeLinde received
the City's 5th Annual Tree City Award and National Arbor Day Foundation Growth
Award at the University of Minnesota. This program is jointly sponsored by
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture.
34. * << In early March, our City Forester, Tom Schuster, met with all the third grade
community elementary classes to initiate the 1992 Poster Drawing Contest. More
than 800 students will be involved in the poster contest and a tree conservation
program.
35.* << The Director of Parks and Recreation, Ken Vraa, conducted an informational
presentation for an "all employee" meeting to explain the Pool/Arena Project on
Thursday, March 26th.
*City Council - April 7, 1992
*Commission Meeting - April 2, 1992
MEMORANDUM
TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
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FROM: JON OYANAGI, RECREATION SUPERVISOR
DATE: MARCH 25, 1992
RE: WINTER RECREATION SITES REPORT
The 1991/92 winter recreation sites officially closed for the season February 17, 1992.
Trapp Farm Park was in operation one additional week-end. The weather was very mild
throughout the season and conditions were less than ideal for maintaining ice. Due to the
early snowfall, however, the tubing hill opened three week-ends early and stayed open one
extra week-end. After opening day at the skating sites, December 20, daily high
temperatures exceeded 32 degrees for two weeks straight. A short cold spell followed, but
quickly reverted to above normal temperatures which eventually led to a drastic
deterioration of the skating rinks.
Most schools had two weeks off around the holidays which, along with the mild
temperatures, brought out skaters and tubers in mass. All twelve sites were extremely busy.
People of all ages could enjoy the winter activities without the bitter cold. Therefore, more
people were out and they stayed for a longer time.
The staff did a better job of helping park users enjoy the winter through increased
interaction, leading activities, enforcing rules and keeping a presentable warming shelter.
Four college graduates, thirteen college students, four high school graduates and nine high
school students made up the staff team. This was, overall, a very mature staff.
Attached is an attendance report for eleven of the twelve sites. Leaders were to take a
census at four times throughout the day. As you can see this was not consistently done, but
a picture is created. The first four columns show the average attendance at that site at the
time indicated. The last column shows the average daily attendance by adding all
attendance numbers and dividing by the total number of days that were surveyed. This is
purely a relative number for comparing sites rather than indicating attendance. It does not
account for weekdays when counts are done only at 5:00 and 7:30 or that the 12:30 and 2:30
counts are only done on weekends and holidays.
Clearwater, where no reports were turned in, is a very popular site whose numbers increased
as people became aware that it was re-opened after a year out of service. Attendance is
usually high, with 50 to 100 people skating during the busiest periods. The warming shelter
is too small for the large crowds.
WINTER RECREATION REPORT
PAGE TWO
MARCH 25, 1992
The drive-by surveys done at the Class D sites indicated regular use at Highview and Slater
Acres, little use at Country Home and Evergreen and no rinks at Bur Oaks and Cedar Pond
due to the risky conditions on the ponds. Evergreen is little used possibly due to the re-
opening of Clearwater Park. I would recommend not maintaining Cedar Pond, Evergreen,
Country Home or Bur Oaks Pond next season keeping in mind the constant need to assess
the demand from neighborhood feedback and to look at the eastern portion of Eagan for
alternate sites. That area is growing and we have fewer sites east of Lexington Avenue.
Woodhaven and Lexington rinks have older, shack-type warming shelters in poor condition.
I would recommend the replacement of those buildings with ones similar to Clearwater Park
or a rented trailer. Pilot Knob Park saw low usage again this year. I would recommend
putting those lights on a timer and eliminating the warming trailer. This frees up the trailer
we own for either Lexington or Woodhaven.
Phones should be made available at all staffed sites for emergency purposes. Currently,
Lexington, Woodhaven, Pilot Knob and Ridgecliff are without phones. I feel strongly that
phones are necessary for emergency medical and mechanical reasons.
This year Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training was provided by the Eagan Fire
Department. This was a valuable benefit to offer the leaders. Next year I would like to
offer basic first aid which is a more practical tool on a day-to-day basis.
The hot chocolate sales were expanded from four sites in 1990-91 to seven this season.
Expenses totaled $1,624.02 while revenues totaled $1,976.79. The cost of supplies increased
slightly due to the use of paper cups versus Styrofoam. The price we charged increased from
$.25 to $.50 this year. A surplus of chocolate and cups are on hand to start next season.
Pop was requested form several sites, in part due to the warm winter. Skaters and tubers
were warm, instead of cold, for the majority of the season.
This fall the Parks and Recreation Department will have to evaluate the sites available to
determine efficient use of resources while meeting he needs of the community. Factors
impacting decisions include the 1993 budget, the development of a tubing hill at Blackhawk
Park, the ice arena proposal and the ever-changing demographics within Eagan.
JO/bls
WINTER RECREATION SITE SURVEY
Days Surveyed/Average Attendance at:
*Note: Average Attendance highlighted
12:30 P.M. 2:30 F.M. 5:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. Total Per Day
Clearwater (No
information
available)
Goat Hill 16/21 18/37 26/22 25/50 30/94
Rahn 10/10 8/13 15/21 15/29 17/57
Sky Hill 1/15 3/37 25/18 23/35 27/51
Trapp Farm 10/19 10/53 30/20 25/32 30/71
Bridle Ridge 20/25 18/47 35/20 27/50 37/92
Carnelian 15/11 15/15 26/12 27/15 36/31
Quarry 12/13 7/23 16/24 14/35 23/52
`dgec1iff 22/15 22/20 37/10 36/14 43/37
Lexington 19/9 19/8 18/7 33/11 35/23
Pilot Knob 19/3 18/6 21/4 19/7 22/19
Woodhaven 18/11 17/14 22/8 22/8 24/33
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SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT,
REZONING, AND PRELIMINARY PLAT
(GREAT OAKS)
APPLICANT: ROBERT ENGSTROM COMPANIES
LOCATION: E 1/2 OF SECTION 14
EXISTING ZONING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - MULTIPLE FAMILY
(PD - R-4)
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: MARCH 24, 1M
DATE OF REPORT: MARCH 17, 1992
COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION SUMMARY: Separate applications have been submitted requesting a
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from D-3 (Mixed Residential, 6-12 units/acre) to
D-1 (Single Family Residential, 0-3 units/acre), a Rezoning of 17 acres from PD R-4 to R-1
(Single Family Residential), and a Preliminary Plat consisting of 29 single family lots and
two Outlots. This Rezoning will remove the subject parcel from The Woodlands North
Planned Development.
The site is located west of Elrene Road approximately one-fourth mile south of Yankee
Doodle Road and north of The Woodlands subdivision.
BACKGROUND: The site is part of The Woodlands North Planned Development that was
created in June 1990 allowing for Mixed Residential uses including 12 single family lots, 62
duplex-type buildings, and 200 multiple residential units on approximately 58 acres. In
September 1990, the PD was revised to allow for 10 additional duplex units in an effort to
offset financial obligations to the City.
EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site includes Lot 2, Block 4, part of Lot 2, Block 1,
Wescott Garden Lots, and Outlot D of The Woodlands North Addition, and lies south of
the existing and future Woodlands North duplex townhomes; Elrene Road is to the east, The
Woodlands Addition is to the south, and agricultural land to the west. The site has slopes
ranging from moderate to severe and there are several natural ponding areas on site. The
site varies from some cultivated areas to significant mature primary tree growth on the
majority of the site. The applicant has accommodated as much tree preservation as possible
with a lot layout that is sensitive to the site's natural amenities.
Due to severe grades, the developer should provide the City a concept showing house pads
and grading for Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, and the cul-de-sac serving those lots.
COMMENTS: A single internal street is proposed that will gain access to the site from
Elrene Road and run along the north side of the site before it turns south on the west side
of the plat and ends in a cul-de-sac. There will be no lots to the north of this road. Two
other cul-de-sacs also stem off this internal road.
The R-1 zoning district requires an 85-foot minimum lot width at setback and a minimum
lot size of 12,000 sq. ft. The lots proposed range in size from 13,784 sq. ft. to 67,216 sq. ft.
The median lot size is 40,500 sq. ft. All but four lots meet, or exceed lot width
requirements. The plat includes four lots with a stovepipe configuration. These stovepipe
lots have a width of 20' at the street. City Code requires a minimum width of 50' for this
type of lot and therefore, the applicant is requesting a Variance from this performance
standard for Lots 20, 21, 28, and 29, Block 1. The applicant has proposed two Outlots with
this plat. Outlot A is residual property laying between the internal street and the north
property line. Outlot B will be developed in conjunction with the adjacent 1.3 acre piece
of undeveloped Multiple Family (R-4) property that lies between the proposed plat and the
R-2 zoned property of The Woodlands North along Elrene Road. Outlot A should become
part of the existing and second phase R-2 lots north of the plat when Phase II is platted.
The developer expects homes valued at a minimum of $240,000 in this subdivision. The
developer plans to include building restrictions where applicable as a part of the purchase
agreement for lots that require special attention in order to maintain the integrity of the site.
Tree preservation should be achieved with a physical barrier. Protection of trees to be saved
during site grading shall be enclosed with snow fencing or other suitable material. Also,
boulevard trees will be allowed 7' from the back of the curb.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES: Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources staff will be recommending a cash parkland dedication and a cash trailway
dedication to the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission at its
April 2, 1992 meeting.
AIRPORT CONSIDERATION: This proposal does not fall within the Metropolitan
Council's noise policy contours, but it is close enough-1/4 to 1/2 mile-to address the issue.
Since aircraft currently fly further south than when the contours were developed, noise may
be considered to be intrusive by some of the project's residents. Therefore, while we cannot
require the developer to meet Metropolitan Council standards, it would be appropriate to
share with him ways to abate the noise within the units by considering incorporation of such
elements as chimney caps, elbows, vents, and similar features of sound environments of the
units may be substantially improved without considerable cost to the project.
GRADING/DRAINAGE,IEROSION CONTROL: The proposed development consists of
approximately 20 acres of rolling hills. Some portions of the site are wooded and other
portions have been cultivated in the past. The preliminary grading plan shows many areas
that will be filled to construct the proposed streets and house pads. The maximum fill
shown is 16 feet and the maximum cut is 8 feet. The preliminary grading plan intends to
protect the existing trees on this site and to utilize the high spots for house pads. The low
areas on the site will be used for ponding areas.
Drainage from the proposed streets will be directed to two low areas which will be converted
to ponding areas and included in the City's public storm water system. Pond JP-14.2, which
will located in the east central portion of this site, shall provide 0.2 acre-feet of pond storage
volume to allow a maximum discharge rate of 1 cfs. The drainage area that will contribute
to Pond JP-14.1, which will be located in the center of this site, will require a pond storage
volume of 1.9 acre-feet to allow for a maximum discharge rate of 3 cfs. The 12 inch outlet
pipe for Pond JP-14.2 shall be constructed to drain into Pond JP-14.1. The 12 inch pond
outlet pipe that will drain Pond JP-14.1 shall be constructed to the normal water level of
Pond JP-14. The alignment of this storm sewer pipe shall avoid the oak trees in this area.
The normal water level of Pond JP-14.1 should be set to protect the existing trees along the
east edge of the pond.
The preliminary grading plan needs to be revised in the northwest corner of this site to allow
for the construction of Pond EP-2.3. Pond EP-2.3 is designed to handle the runoff from the
duplex area of the Woodlands North development. The pond shall be sized to handle a wet
storage volume of 2.0 acre-feet and a pond storage volume of 3.2 acre-feet.
The development will be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control measures
in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control Manual Standards.
WATER QUALITY: This 17-acre single-family residential development lies in the upper
reach of Drainage Basin J. While there are no recreational classed water bodies
immediately down-drainage, Fish Lake lies at the lower end of this drainage. Fish Lake does
not meet the Direct Contact Recreation water quality standards set for it in the City's Water
Quality Management Plan.
On-site ponding to meet water quality standards is both desirable and feasible for this site.
Analysis using the City's water quality model indicates that the developer will be able to use
two natural depressions on the site to create ponds that will meet treatment standards. The
larger of the two depressions, Pond JP-14.1, lies in the west central portion of the site and
will be shaped to provide a minimum surface acreage of 0.3 acres and a minimum wet pond
volume of 0.8 acre-feet. The other depression, Pond JP-14.2, lies in the east central portion
of the site and will be modified to provide a minimum surface area of 0.13 acres and a
minimum wet pond volume of 0.31 acre-feet. Both ponds shall be constructed according to
NURP standards and the pond design as approved by the City. This recommendation is
subject to approval by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission.
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UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer of sufficient depth and capacity is readily available to serve this
development in Elrene Road. The preliminary utility plan shows an 8 inch sanitary sewer
line that will extend through the development to serve the 30 lots of this site with the
exception of Lot 24. Sanitary sewer service is not shown to be provided to Lot 24 which is
located in the southwest comer of the development. Lot 24 shall be platted as an outlot
until sanitary sewer and water service and improved street access is provided to the lot.
Water main of sufficient pressure and capacity is readily available along Elrene Road. The
preliminary utility plan shows connecting to the existing 16 inch water main along Elrene
Road and extending the water main through this site to serve the proposed lots. The City's
Water Distribution Plan shows a 16 inch water main that is required to be extended through
this plat from Elrene Road to the west property line. The 16 inch water main will be a
trunk water main and the developer could have this water main constructed through the
City's public improvement process. City staff recommends that the water main on the west
end of the development shall be connected to either the existing 8 inch water main in
Woodland Trail to the south or the existing 8 inch water main in Trails End Road to the
north. Either of these connections will provide adequate looping and fire protection to serve
this site.
The utility plan shall be revised to include sanitary sewer and water services to Outlot B and
the exception to the Woodlands North Addition that is owned by the Obergs along the north
edge of Great Oaks Trail. The services will serve the future lots that may be developed
along the north side of Great Oaks Trail. According to the preliminary utility plan, the
sanitary sewer in Great Oaks Trail in front of Lots 15 and 16 will be approximately 30 feet
deep. The 8 inch sanitary sewer and service risers in this area shall be constructed with DIP
materials for any depths that will be greater than 26 feet deep.
STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Street access for the proposed development will
connect to Elrene Road which was upgraded to an urban section with concrete curb and
gutter by the City in 1991. The final lift of bituminous wear has not been placed yet on
Elrene Road. The preliminary street plan shows construction of a 1,600 foot long cul-de-sac
with two other cul-de-sacs branching off of this street. The street plan does not show any
connections to Trails End Road along the west edge of the plat. Access for Lot 1 is shown
to be provided off Elrene Road and access for Lot 24 is shown to be provided off Trails End
Road. Platting of this development will require the upgrading of Trails End Road to an
urban section with concrete curb and gutter. If the alignment of Trails End Road changes
as the areas to the west of this development develops, then Trails End Road would not need
to be upgraded with this development. Then the old right-of-way of Trails End Road would
be vacated and included into the lots of this development.
The preliminary street plan shows an entrance island at the intersection of Elrene Road and'
the proposed street of Great Oaks Trail. Also, islands are shown in the cul-de-sacs of this
development. The developer also plans to construct an island along the north edge of Lot
12 to allow for motorists to turn around and to break up the straight alignment of Great
Oaks Trail. All of the islands shall be constructed and designed to the City's standards as
shown on the City's detail plates. A concrete valley gutter shall be constructed across the
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intersection of Elrene Road and Great Oaks Trail. The preliminary plat and preliminary
street plan shows that Great Oaks Court, the cul-de-sac in the northwest corner of this site,
will be constructed with dimensions smaller than the City's standards. City staff will
recommend that the preliminary plat and preliminary street plan be revised at the northwest
corner of the site to allow the design of the lots and the street to meet the City's standards.
If the design of Great Oaks Court cannot be designed to City standards, then access to Lots
28 and 29 could be provided off Trails End Road.
EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: This development shall dedicate all right-of-way
and easements necessary for the construction of the streets and utilities to serve this
development. According to City standards, the right-of-way for cul-de-sacs with islands shall
have a radius of 65 feet. If the cul-de-sac does not have an island, then the radius shall be
55 feet. The storm sewer pipe that will serve as the outlet for Pond JP-14.1 will require an
easement from the owner of Lot 3, Block 4, of Wescott Garden Lots depending on the
alignment of the storm sewer pipe.
Lots 29 and 30 in the northwest corner of the site should include the entire area of Pond
EP-2.3. The redesigned lot lines of 29 and 30 would extend to the north up to the
preliminary plat of future Lot 40 of the duplex portion of the Woodlands North.
This development shall be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory agency permits
(MPCA, MWCC, Mn. Dept. of Health, etc.) are acquired prior to final plat approval.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Great Oaks Addition
Based upon the study of the financial obligations collected in the past and the uses proposed
for the property, the following charges are proposed. The charges are computed using the
City's existing fee schedule and connections proposed to be made to the City's utility system
based on the submitted plans.
Improvement Use Rate Quantity Amount
Water Trunk S.F. $750/lot 18 lots $13,500
Storm Sewer S.F. .069/S.F. 31,663 S.F. 2.185 .
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There are levied assessments totaling $39,284 on the parcels proposed for platting into the
Great Oaks Addition. In addition, there are pending assessments totaling $458,493 on those
parcels. These pending and levied assessments will be apportioned to the developed lots and
remainder of undeveloped parcels.
CONDITIONS FOR GREAT OAKS ADDITION
1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on July
19, 1990 shall be complied with:
Al,B1,B2,B3,B4,C1,C2,C3,C5,DI,El,F1,G1,andHI
2. A copy of the Homeowners' Association Covenants shall be submitted to the City
Attorney prior to Final Plat application and recorded with the plat at Dakota
County.
3. A Variance of 30' to the width of lot access for Lots 20, 21, 28, and 29, Block 1,
shall be approved.
4. Concept plans for house pads and grading necessary for Lots 6 and 7, Block 1, and
the cul-de-sac serving these lots shall be submitted for staff review prior to Final
Plat application.
5. Tree preservation shall be achieved with a physical barrier prior to any site
grading. Tree preservation areas shall be shown on the final grading plan.
6. Boulevard trees shall be allowed 7' from the back of the curb.
7. Outlot A shall become part of adjacent lots in the PD R-2 property to the north
when Phase II is platted.
8. Pond JP-14.2, which will be located in the east central portion of the site, shall
provide 0.2 acre feet of pond storage volume, a maximum discharge rate of 1 cfs,
a minimum surface area of 0.13 acres and a minimum wet pond volume of 0.31
acre feet.
9. Pond JP-14.1, which will be located in the center of the site, will require a pond
storage volume of 1.9 acre feet, a maximum discharge rate of 3 cfs, a minimum
surface acreage of 0.3 acres and a minimum wet pond volume of 0.8 acre feet.
10. The proposed grading plan for Lots 29 and 30 and Great Oaks Court in the
northwest comer of the site needs to be revised to provide a wet storage volume
of 2.0 acre feet and a pond storage volume of 3.2 acre feet for Pond EP-2.3.
11. To improve fire protection and looping of the water distribution system to serve
this site, the water main on the west end of the development shall be extended to
connect to the existing 8" water main in Woodland Trail to the south or to the
existing 8" water main in Trails End Road to the north.
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12. Platting of the lots along the west side of this development will require the
upgrading of Trails End Road to current City Standards along the entire westerly
edge of the development.
13. The plat and street layout plan shall be revised at the northwest corner of the site
to allow the design of Lots 28, 29 and 30 and Great Oaks Court to meet City
Standards.
14. The platting of Lots 29 and 30 in the northwest corner of the site shall extend to
the north to the future south line of the proposed duplex lots of Woodlands North.
15. The development is required to provide a ponding easement across proposed Lots
29 and 30 for Pond EP-2.3.
16. Since sewer, water and improved street access is not proposed to Lot 24, it is
required to be platted as an Outlot.
17. The normal water level of Pond JP-14.1 should be set to protect the existing trees
to the greatest extent possible along the east edge of the pond.
18. The development is required to clear all ponding areas of trees below the normal
water level of the pond.
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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
A. Financial obligations
1. This development shall accept its additional financial
obligations as defined in the staff's report in
accordance with the final plat dimensions and the rates
in effect at the time of final plat approval.
B. Easements and Richts-of-Wav
1. This development shall dedicate 10' drainage and utility
easements centered over all common lot lines and adjacent
to private property or public right-of-way.
2. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially
guarantee the acquisition costs of additional drainage,
ponding, and utility easements as required by the
alignment, depth, and storage capacity of all required
public utilities and streets located beyond the
boundaries of this plat or outside of dedicated public
right-of-way as necessary to service this development or
accommodate it.
3. This development shall dedicate all public right-of-way
and temporary slope easements for ultimate development
of adjacent roadways as required by the appropriate
jurisdictional agency.
4. This development shall dedicate adequate drainage and
ponding easements to incorporate the required high water
elevation necessitated by City storm water storage volume
requirements.
C. Plans and Specifications
1. All public streets and utilities necessary to provide
service to this development shall be designed by a
registered professional engineer in accordance with City
codes, engineering standards, guidelines and policies.
2. A detailed grading, drainage, erosion, and sediment
control plan must be prepared in accordance with current
City standards prior to final plat approval.
3. This development shall insure that all temporary dead end
public streets shall have a cul-de-sac constructed in
accordance with City engineering standards.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
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• 4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted on the
proposed grading plan. The financial guarantee shall be
included in the Development Contract and not be released
until one year after the date of installation.
5. All internal public and private streets shall be
constructed within the required right-of-way in
accordance-with City Code and engineering standards.
D. Public Improvements
1. If any public improvements are to be installed under a
City contract, the appropriate project must be approved
at a formal public hearing by Council action prior to
final plat approval.
E. Permits
1. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition
of all regulatory agency permits in the time frame
required by the affected agency..
F. Parks and Trails Dedication
1. This development shall fulfill its parks dedication
requirements as recommended by the Advisory Parks and
Recreation Commission and approved by Council action.
G. Water Ouality Dedication
1. This development shall be responsible for providing a
cash dedication in addition to/in lieu of ponding
requirements in accordance with the criteria identified
in the City's Water Quality Management Plan.
H. Other
1. All standard platting and zoning conditions shall be
adhered to unless specifically granted a variance by
Council action.
Advisory Planning Commission City Council
Approved: August 25, 1987 September 15. 1987
Revised: July 10, 1990
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