09/19/2000 - City Council Special
AGENDA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
Tuesday
September 19, 2000
5:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL & AGENDA ADOPTION
II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
III. APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY CENTER FOCUS GROUPS
IV. REVIEW 2001 CIVIC ARENA BUDGET
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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city of eagan
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES
DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2000
SUBJECT: SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
A Special City Council meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, for the purpose of:
1) appointing the Community Center Task Force focus groups and 2) reviewing the civic arena
budget.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY CENTER TASK FORCE FOCUS GROUPS
At the September 5 regular City Council meeting, appointment of the focus groups for the
Community Center Task Force were continued to include applicants that were not processed for
that meeting due to the illness of Parks & Recreation Director Vraa. The City Administrator sent
a letter to all sixty applicants advising them that the City Council continued this item until the
Special City Council meeting on September 19. A copy of that letter is enclosed on page 3 .
Enclosed without age number is an updated copy of all applications. Also enclosed on pages
through is further information regarding the focus groups, including a matrix that
includes the list of applicants and their desired focus group.
The City Administrator sent letters to all the high schools and middle schools as directed to
encourage the appointment of teens on the focus groups, especially the teen focus group.
Attached on page is an e-mail response from Eagan High School with suggested names.
The Council may also want to consider appointing the teens that have been meeting with
Recreation staff to help plan teen program activities to the focus group. There are 25 teens,
ranging in age from 11/12 to 16/17 in this group.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED:
To make appointments to each of the six focus groups, determine the Council appointments to
the design groups and address the appointment of teens to a "teen" focus group.
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2001 CIVIC ARENA BUDGET
The City Council asked staff to present the impacts of four potential actions in regard to the 2001
civic arena budget.
1) Return the base ice rental rate to the existing 1999-2000 rate for youth hockey.
2) Return the base ice rental rate to the existing 1999-2000 rate for the school district.
3) Charge the capital items to last years/previous years "profits."
4) Reduce the "Renewal and Replacement" set aside by eliminating the reserves for roofing
and dasher boards.
Enclosed on pages a through
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addressing these impacts.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED:
To provide direction to the City Administrator and Director of Parks & Recreation to finalize the
civic arena budget for 2001.
OTHER BUSINESS
There is no additional business at this time.
/S/ Thomas L. Hedges
City Administrator
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PATRICIA E. AWADA
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PAUL BAKKEN
BEA BLOMQUIST
PEGGY A. CARLSON
September_7, 2000 SANDRA A. MASIN
Council Members
Mr. Jay Carlson THOMAS HEDGES
883 Betty Lane City Admir4nator
Eagan, MN 55123
Dear Mr. Carlson,
Thank you for submitting your application for the Community Center Focus Group. We have
received your application and it has been submitted to the City Council. As we indicated in
previous materials, the applications were scheduled to undergo Council review, selection and
approval at the City Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 5, 2000.
At the September 5 meeting, the Eagan City Council elected to delay consideration of the
applications for the Focus Group until a special meeting scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
September 19, 2000. Due to the Labor Day holiday and office illness, several applications were
not included in the original information submitted to the City Council by City staff. The Council
and staff both wish to have an inclusive, open and complete process and feel the delay will allow
the Council optimal consideration time for all the applications that were received according to our
specifications and deadlines. This continuance will not affect the status of any individual as the
applications will all be considered at the same time by the entire Council.
The City Council joins me in welcoming you to attend the meeting on September 19 to witness
the deliberation process and decision regarding the Community Center Focus Group. All
applicants will be notified in writing of the status of their application following the meeting. We
apologize for the delay and any inconvenience it may cause. Thank you for your understanding
and continued interest in this important, community-shaping public process.
Sincerely,
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Tom Hedges
City Administrator
cc: Beth Wielde, Parks and Recreation
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: CITY ADMINISTRATOR HEDGES
DATE: AUGUST 25, 2000
SUBJECT: FOCUS GROUP COMPOSITION
Attached for the Council's review are the changes agreed to by the City Council on Thursday
following the Park Planner interviews.
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TO: Tom Hedges
FROM: Beth Wielde, Parks and Recreation Administration Specialist
DATE: September 5, 2000
SUBJECT: Revised Focus Group Information
Attached are applications for the Community Center focus groups to be included for consideration,
and a revised list of applicants. Several applicants sent their letters of intent to Director Vraa before
the deadline. Due to his illness last week, these letters were not routed for inclusion in the Council
packet. Thus, the fact that these applications are not in the original council packet should have no
bearing on the decision making process.
There are now a total of 60 applicants for 39 focus group openings. As mentioned in the original
memo, many applicants offered their service for more than one focus group, and several sent in
general applications that offered service on any of the focus groups. The breakdown of applicant
interest is as follows:
Gyms, Health and Fitness ..............................28
Seniors ...................................................26
Teens .....................................................15
Banquet/Computer/ Meeting, etc .....................27
July 4 and Festivals .....................................24
B andshel l ................................................18
Other/ Administrative ....................................5
Name Contact Information
697 Oxford Road Felling, Dennis 651/688-8400
Eagan 55123 4707 Weston Hills Dr
Bakken, Alison 651/688-7075 Eagan 55123
Bari, Joseph ibari@juno.com Fields, Cyndee 651/686-0351
Fieldscynd@aol.com
Behnke, Keith 4652 Westwood Lane Fields, Len 651/686-0351
55122 651/894-2182 (fields@edcoproducts.com
kabehnke@aol.com
Carlon, Ann 651/452-4188 Gieseke, Lynae 952/894-5000
1474 Yankee D. Rd 1313 E Hwy 13
Eagan 55121 Burnsville 55337
Carlson, Gloria 1220 Town Centre Dr 301 Gustafson, Kay dhaQpconline.com
Eagan 55123
651-686-8232
Carlson, Jay 883 Betty Ln, Eagan, Hamling, Patty (see Klekner)
651/686-7400
Clark, Donald C. 1260 Yankee Doodle Road Heffner, Douglas 1375 High Site Dr #221
Ste. 100 James Eagan, 55121
Eagan, 55121-2201 djamesusa@netscape.net
Crary, Amy 3785 Blackhawk Ridge Hunter, Shawn Shunter ncs.com
Circle Eagan 55122
6511905-1466
kcrary@uswest.net
1565 Cliff Road 3754 Linden Lane
Eagan 55122 Eagan,55123
Curlee, John 452-9323 (w) Hutson, Quinn 612/431-4433
Danner, Margo 651/454-5688 Johnson, Barbara 4535 Oak Chase Rd
Eagan 55123
Davis, Terry Parks Commission Johnson, Cindy 651/452-9872
1474 Yankee D. Rd
Eagan 55121
Dean, Michael 682 Campton Ct
Eagan 55123
Elsenheimer, Don 3912 Westbury Way
Eagan 55123
763-278-5909
Engelke, Jerry 4420 Wilderness Run Ct.
Eagan
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Klekner, Dan 651.683-0801 (w) Ryan, Roberta 3040 Shields Drive
Eagan 55121
452-4188 (w) 681-1803
Korten Michael 3285 Rolling Hills Dr Sault, Donald 3209 Marice Court
Eagan 55121 Eagan 55121-2111
651/452-3509
Kunelius, Don 1238 Mourning Dove Ct Seelig, Raleigh not available
Eagan, 55123
651/ 452-3210
skuneliu@ties.k12.mn.us
Lawrence, Shirley 3885 Cinnabar Dr, Seitz, Jim 651/452-8229
Eagan 55122 kjseitz@bitstream.net
651/454-3520
Lawrence, Wally 3885 Cinnabar Dr Stackhouse, Julie 3740 Falcon Way
Eagan 55122 Eagan,55123
651/454-3520
Maag, Lois 651/454-6069 Staley, Tim 550 Opperman Drive
3644 Widgeon Way Eagan, 55123
Eagan 55123 651/456-9622
Marko, Jerry 13960 Herald Way Stewart, Judy 4106 Blackhawk Road
Apple Valley 55124 Eagan, 55122
952/891-4447 651/454-4747
jerry-
marko@email.msn.com
Miller, Cathy 651/423-3793 Swenson, Scott (see Klekner)
Nardi, Joseph 4152 Arbor Lane Thomas, Pat 1280 Town Centre Dr
Eagan 55122 Eagan,55123
651/ 452-2653 651/456-9282
Pederson, Bill 651/686-9844 Thurston, Clyde 4712 Penkwe Circle
1603 Skyline Path Eagan 55122
Eagan, 55121 651/312-7803 (w)
651/452-5086
Peterson, Dorothy Parks Commission Tiede, Max 825 Ivy Lane
Eagan, 55123
651/454-2776 (h)
651/456-3250 (w)
Pickrell, Catherine 651/456-9659 Tilley, Meg 1055 Wescott Road
eagan 55123
651/454-7819
651/296-1628
megtilley2000@hotmail.co
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Rascher, Carl J. 6297 158th St Tjornhom, Donna 651/322-1581
Apple Valley 55124
Rudolph, John 651/454-8761 Vincent, Michael 3786 Windtree Drive
jrudolph@burnsville.k12.mn.us Eagan, 55123
1651/387-0787
Votel, Sue 3040 McCarthy Road
Eagan, 55121
Wachter, Ted 4540 Blackhawk Rd
Eagan 55122
651/456-0412
Wagner, John 1528 Red Cedar Rd
Eagan, 55121
651/686-4619 (h)
651/ 297-7122 (w)
Wills, Donna 888 Lakewood Hills Rd
Eagan, 55123
Wilson, Tom Eagan High School
4185 Braddock Tr
Eagan 55123
651/683-6902
Wisnew, Frank 4175 Beaver Dam Rd
Eagan 55122
651/452-6880
Wollan, Tom (see Klekner)
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Gyms, Conf/
Health & Plygrnd/C July 4/
Name Fitness Seniors Teens hild Festivals Bandshell Other/ Admin
Bakken, Alison 1
Bari, Joseph 1
Behnke, Keith 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bendt, Diane
Carlon, Ann 1 Office Space
Carlson, Gloria 1
Carlson, Jay 1
Clark, Donald 1
Crary, Amy 1
Curlee, John* 1
Guest
Danner, Margo 1 1 Services
Davis, Terry 1 1
finance,
Dean, Michael 1 1 Design
Elsenheimer, Don 1 1 1 1 1 1
Engelke, Jerry 1
Felling, Dennis 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fields, Cyndee 1
Fields, Leonard 1
Facility
Gieseke, Lynae 1 Management
Gustafson, Kay 1 1 1 1 1 1
Hamling, Patty* 1
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James 1 1
Hunter, Shawn 1
Bqt/ Cmp/
Mtg/
Gyms, Conf/
Health & Plygrnd/C July 4/
Name Fitness Seniors Teens hild Festivals Bandshell Other/ Admin
Hutson, Quinn* 1
Johnson, Barbara 1
Johnson, Cindy 1 1 1 1 1 1 Office space
Klekner, Dan 1
Korten Michael 1
Kunelius, Don 1
Lawrence, Shirley* 1
Lawrence, Wally* 1
Maag, Lois 1
Marko, Jerry
1
Miller, Cathy 1
Nardi, Joseph 1
Pederson, Bill 1
Peterson, Dorothy 1 1
Pickrell, Catherine 1
Rascher, Carl J. 1 1 1 1 1
Rudolph, John 1
Ryan, Roberta 1
Sault, Donald 1 1
Seelig, Raleigh 1 1 1 1 1 1
Seitz, Jim 1 1 1 1 1 1
Stackhouse, Julie 1 1 1 1 1 1
Staley, Tim 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Name Health & Seniors Teens Mtg/ Festivals Bandshell Other/ Admin
Stewart, Judy 1
Swenson, Scott* 1
Thomas, Pat 1
Thurston, Clyde** 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tiede, Max 1 1
Tilley, Meg 1 1
Tjornhom, Donna 1
Vincent, Michael 1
Votel, Sue 1
Wachter, Ted 1 1 1 1 1 1
Wagner, John 1 1 1
Wills, Donna 1 1 1 1 1 1
Wilson, Tom* 1
Wisnew, Frank 1 1 1 1 1 1
Wollan, Tom* 1
TOTAL 28 26 15 27 24 18 5
* Joint applications, more than one applicant on letter of interest,
Klenkner application also includes Patty Hamling, Scott Swenson, Tom Wollan
Lawrence application includes Shirley and Wally Lawrence
Curlee application also includes Tom Wilson and Quinn Hutson.
Cyndee Fields application includes Cyndee Fields, Cathy Miller, Catherine Pickrell, and Donna Tjornhom.
Thurston is more interested in overall development of a project rather than a specific focus group.
Monday, August 28, 2000
Mayor and City Council
C/o Mr. Tom Hedges
City Administrator
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Re: Application for Community Center Focus Groups
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
I would be very interested in serving on one of the citizen focus groups for the new
community center.
My first choice would be the teen center focus group.
If the teen center group does not have any openings, I would also be interested in serving
on the banquet center, bandshell, or July 4/festivals groups.
If you have any questions, you may reach me at my home number at (651) 688-7075.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Alison Bakken
697 Oxford Road
Eagan, MN 55123
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Dr. Donald Clark
SUITE ONE HUNDRED,
EAGAN, MN 55121-2201
(651)454.6367 FAX.8577
Eagan Parks and Recreation August 30, 2000
3830 Pilot Knob Rd.
Eagan, MN 55123
RE: Focus Group
Ken Vraa
My name is Dr. Donald Clark, and I am interested in being part of the `Focus Group' for the Center
Park. I am an active member of the Eagan Community. I am currently a member of the Lions Club,
Eagan Citizens for Crime Prevention, as well as the Rotary Club. As part of the Lions Club, I have
been involved with the 4th of July celebrations each year for 19 years.
I am known throughout the community not only for my community involvement, but also for my
business. I feel I would be an asset to the project. Thank you for your consideration.
Yours in health,
C
Dr. Donald C. Clark
Ken Vraa
From: Fieldscynd@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 12:37 AM
To: kvraa@ci.eagan.mn.us
Subject: Facility Center Focus Group
Ken,
I apologize for my being late with this request, I didn't realize what day it
was. I would like to request to sit on the banquet facility focus group. I
have, in the past, organized many Weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvah's and have
looked at many different banquet facilities and would like to help with
Eagan's. I am also submitting 3 other names of people who have contacted me
about serving on the same focus group.
Cathy Miller - 651-423 3793, she works for the Marriott for large Banquets
Catherine Pickrell - 651-456-9659, she has also done banquets
Donna Tjornhom - 651-322-1581, she has an interest in this also
Please feel free to give them a call.
Thanks!
Cyndee Fields
651-686-0351
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From: Len Fields [Ifields@edcoproducts.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 8:32 AM
To: 'kvraa@ci.eagan.mn.us'
Dear Ken,
Please consider me for a position on the Recreation/Gym Focus group for the
new community center. I was an active participant in the drive to make
this center a reality and I would like to help to make it a success. The
experience that I have to offer is:
1) 1 have been involved in planning and logical decision making during
most phases of my career.
2) 1 have been an active coach and age coordinator for in-house
basketball, along with many other sports, for many years.
Thank You,
Len Fields
651-686-0351
Ifields@edcoproducts.com
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Tom Hedges
From: Hunter, Shawn H. [SHunter@ncs.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 8:54 AM
To: Tom Hedges'
Subject: RE: Focus Group Appointment
Tom:
I would be interested in serving on one of the task forces. My
interests
lie primarily with recreation and sports activities.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Hedges [SMTP:THedges@ci.eagan.mn.us]
> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 5:07 PM
> To: 'shunter@ncs.com'
> Subject: Focus Group Appointment
> Shawn
> Send me an e-mail expressing your interest in serving as a member of a
> focus
> group on the Community Center Task Force.
> Give me a call if uou have any questions.
> Tom
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From: Lee, Jane [LEEJE@ehsJsd196.k12.mn.us]
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 3:41 PM
To: 'bwielde@ci.eagan. mn. us'
Subject: Teen Team
Hi Beth,
I spoke with you yesterday regarding the applications for the Teen Team.
I
am enclosing a list of students that have shown interest in the past and
worked with Clyde Thurstin last spring before the vote took place.
These
students are all members of the Eagan High School Student Government and
work throughout the year on school and community activities. They are
very
responsible and are good leaders in the school. If you need more
specific
information on any of the students, please let me know. I am not sure
how
many students you need perhaps this group of students could rotate,
especially since they are all busy in other activities.
Keep in touch.
Jane Lee
Eagan High School
Math Teacher
Student Government Advisor
(651) 683-6969 ext. 6549
Teen Team
Community Center Focus Group
Interested Students
Gemma Han (12)
Anne Dillon (11)
Ash Walter (11)
Joyce Shen (11)
Melissa Garvey (11)
Kendall Garrison (11)
Ali Waters (11)
Jennifer Lopac (10)
Jean Tilley (10)
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Reducing the Renewal and Replacement by the amount previously established for roofing and
dasher boards (which amounts to $14,000 annually) the R&R would drop to $36,400. These two
expense related reductions amount to a total of $25,600. Subtracting this from the original
proposed budget leaves a balance of $651,880. ($677,480 - 25,600 = $651,880)
All four actions produce the following results.
Revised Proposed Expenditures $651,880
Revised Revenues 632,025
Balance $(19,855)
Bridging the Gaa
There is an obvious gap between the adjusted proposed revenues and expenditures if all four
actions were taken. Staff has taken a conservative but realistic approach to estimating revenues by
using historical data to project revenues. Similarly, expenses have also been estimated. Changes can
and are likely to occur that could improve revenues and decrease expenses during the year. The
opposite is also a possibility.
In trying to close the gap between projected revenues and expenses, the Council could consider a
number of possible options.
1. Make up the remaining difference by using past budget surpluses.
2. Increase the base rate charged to the school district to $145 to match the rate Apple
Valley Arena is charging in 2000-2001. This would increase revenues by an estimated
$2,275.
3. Increase the base rate from $13 5 to $140 for youth hockey. There was no increase in rates
in 1999-2000. The $5.00 rate increase to $140 rate would be comparable to neighboring
facilities. This would generate $8,500 in additional revenues.
4. Totally eliminate the R & R set aside or make a significant reduction in the amount being
set aside. At present, there is about $100,000 in this fund for future repairs and
breakdowns.
5. Provide an infusion of funds from another source within the city: i.e. franchise fees,
operational budget surplus, general fund or a new revenue source to offset the difference
between projected income/expense.
6. Make a determination that all currently proposed and future capital be acquired from the
general fund.
Each of these options have an immediate and long term consequence that should be carefully
reviewed and understood. If there are additional questions or additional information needed, please
contact me.
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TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
OROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
'`DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
SUBJECT: PROPOSED 2001 CIVIC ARENA BUDGET
The City Council asked that staff present the impacts of four potential actions in regards to the
2001 Civic Arena budget.
1. Return the base ice rental rate to the existing 1999-2000 rate for youth hockey.
2. Return the base ice rental rate to the existing 1999-2000 rate for the school district.
3. Charge the capital items to last years/previous years "profits".
4. Reduce the "Renewal and Replacement" set aside by eliminating the reserves for roofing
and dasher boards.
Revenues
The 2001 budget submission proposed revenues of $651,300 based on a rate increase for ice time.
The increase proposed was from a base rate of $135.00 for Eagan/Eastview hockey associations
to $145. The school district, which was at a base of $140 last year, was also proposed to increase
to $145. The $145 rate is what the school district will be paying at Apple Valley. Eliminating the
rate increase for the school district will reduce revenues by $2,275.
Eliminating the rate increase on ice rentals to the youth associations would reduce revenues by
$17,000. Total revenue reductions would amount to $19,275 for a revised projected revenue of
$632,025 ($651,300-19,275 = $632,025)
Expenditures
Proposed expenditures for the 2001 budget were as follows:
Proposed budget $498,500
Debt service 128,580
R & R 50,400
Total Proposed Budget $677,480
By financing the proposed capital expenditure from the previous year's surplus, the budget would
be reduced by $11,600.
Ken Vraa
From: joseph v bari Obaril@juno.com]
Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 10:10 AM
To: kvraa@ci.eagan.mn.us
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Dear Ken,As I mentioned at our last meeting, several members of the city OLP ~cz
council stated there should have been more members of the Park Advisory
commission involved with the Community Park Task Force.
III start the ball rolling by volunteering to the join The Senior Center
focus group. I feek other Park Advisory Commission members should be ~O
encouraged to join other focus groups. rJ
Regards,
jbaril @juno.com,
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Beth Wielde
Eagan Parks and Recreation Dept
Eagan, Minnesota
Dear Beth,
My name is Keith Behnke and I am interested in joining the focus group process that is
being formed to guide the design of the new central park. Having recently retired (early)
from a long career at a major Eagan business (named Univac though Lockheed Martin) I
have time and skills available that I believe will be valuable in helping formulate the final
plan for this city "centerpiece". I spent almost 43 years at this series of companies in the
engineering department (mostly in management). In this capacity I have dealt with
people and their concerns, guided organizational and technical activities, and provided
support to a large organization at all levels. Probably most important was my
involvement in focus groups that helped shape both our training activities and guided our
speck technologies. We used an organizational structure that is not unlike the
relationship that will exist between the city offices and the general public when
addressing the configuration and function of a central park. I do not have a specific
focus group in mind, but think I could be effective in a number of areas. Other than
vacations planned for the first week of October and over the New Year holiday I am
available most of the time (the greatest value of retirement).
Please contact me for any further information that you might require.
Looking forward to participating,
Keith Behnke
4652 Westwood Lane
Eagan, MN, 55122
Phone - (651) 894-2182
E-mail - kabehnke@aol.com
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Beth Wield
City of Eagan Parks & Recreation
3830 Pilot Knob Rd
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Ms. Wield;
The Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to have a seat on the Community
Center focus group. Our expertise in banquet layout and efficiency will help organize the
center to make the rooms flow. We are also interested in developing leased office space
in conjunction with the Parks & Recreation Department. As our bureau also develops
community events, I believe our expertise in grounds operations and festival layouts will
be a plus.
We were involved from the beginning on the Central Park & Community Center task
force and also promoted the rally for the referendum. The Eagan CVB mission is to
promote the City of Eagan to increase the economic impact of tourism, and the new
center will be a main focal point for promotion.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ann Carlon, APR
Executive Director
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FROM CARLSON PHONE NO. : 6516818311 Aug. 28 2oee 11:07AM P1
Park and Rec. Dept.:
I would like to serve on the gym focus group for the community center. Please include
my name within your selection.
I have served as a coach for several years for the EAA and believe my input may be
helpful.
Thanks for your consideration.
Jay Carlson
883 Betty Lane
Eagan
651-686-7400
6516818311 CITY OF EAGAN ,TEL=6516814612 08/28100 10:45
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Eagan, MN 55122
Eagan City Council
City Hall
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
August 20, 2000
Dear Council:
I am writing in response to your request for individuals interested In your focus groups for the new
Eagan Community and Recreation Center.
I am excited about the possibility of participating in a focus group that concerns the fitness center.
I feel that my five years experience teaching aerobics in a community setting would allow me to
provide effective feedback for planning. Currently, I teach aerobics for Independent School
District #197 at Pilot Knob Elementary School. I also teach at the Williston Fitness Center owned
by the City of Minnetonka for Hopkins and Minnetonka residents. Furthermore, as President of
Eagan MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) 1 share the perspective of many Eagan families.
I would like to use my community fitness experience and family perspective to benefit the
residents of Eagan. Enclosed is a copy of my resume." Please contact me at 651-905-1466 or
kcrarv[8i_uswest.net if you have further questions about my background.
Thank you for your time and consideration! I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely, l
Amy M. Crary
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3785 Blackhawk Ridge Circle
Eagan, MN 55122
(651) 905-1466
kcrary@uswestnet
PROFILE: NDEITA certified aerobics instructor with five years of experience.
EXPERIENCE: Aerobics Instructor. 1999 - present
Community Education Independent School District 197, Eagan, MN
Combo Aerobics - The class includes cardio kickboxing, aerobics and sculpting of all
major muscle groups.
Aerobics Instructor. 1998 - present
Renovex Corporation, Golden Valley, MN
Substitute instructor for 050 Plus' fitness class held at Creekside Community Center in
Bloomington.
Aerobics Instructor. 1995 - present
Hopkins Minnetonka Recreation Deparhnent, Minnetonka, MN
Cardio Challenge - The class includes step, aerobics, cardio kickboxing and
abdominal work.
Body Tone - This class tones all major muscle groups using a variety of techniques
and equipment.
Baby and Me - This low impact aerobics class follows the American Council of
Gynecologists exercise recommendations for women in the pre and postnatal stages
of pregnancy.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Mathematics, 1992
Bachelor of Science in Economics, 1992
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN GPA: 3.0 / 4.0
Group Fitness Instructor. 1995 - 2000
National Dance - Exercise Instructor's Training Association, Minneapolis, MN
Kickboxing instructor. 2000
National Dance - Exercise Instructor's Training Association, Minneapolis, MN
Coursework - Mind and Body, Circuit Training, Water Aerobics, Programming for
Seniors, Choreography, Step, Special Populations, Pre-Postnatal, Lifestyles and
Weight Management, Strength and Resistance Training, Cross Training.
Adult PR
American Red Goss expires 1&2000
ACTIVITIES: 2000 - 2001 President of Eagan MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support)
Club.
Led March of Dimes Walk America 2000 aerobic warm - up at Parade Stadium.
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Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Beth:
I am writing to express my interest in participating the input process
for the bandshell portion of Eagan's Central Park.
I am a past President of the Rotary Club of Eagan. You may be aware that
Eagan Rotary has committed $55,000 up front as well as additional cash and
in kind contributions up to $140,000. We have championed the concept of a
bandshell in our community for years. The Rotary Bandshell Task Force did a
fair amount of research and preliminary planning for a bandshell which may
be useful. Other members of the Rotary Bandshell Task Force who would be
very valuable in giving input would be Dr. Torn Wilson of Eagan High School,
and Quinn Hutson of CNH Architects. They both have extensive experience in
building design, design of performing arts facilities, and in large
construction projects. in addition, I am a musician and have had the
opportunity to perform on several of the bandshell/ampnitheater stages
in the Twin Cities area.
I work and live in Eagan. The best way to contact me is at my office:
Curlee State Farm Agency
1565 Cliff Rd Bus 651-452-9323
Eagan,MN55122 Fax 651-452-9440
Tom and Quinn's.addresses and phone numbers are as follows:
Dr. Tom Wilson Bus 651-683-6902
Eagan High School Fax 651-683-6910
4185 Braddock Trail
Eagan, MN 55123
Quinn Hutson Bus 612-431-4433
3754 Linden Lane Fax 612-431-3883
Eagan,MN 55123
I hope that we can work with you on bringing the dream of a bandshell into
reality! Thank you for your consideration.
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John Curlee
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group for the new park and community center.
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might have a paved walkway like it. I was excited
to see Plymouth has gone ahead with theirs. This
idea gets the community personally involved as
well as generates a little.revenue. I hope this
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an area that the many ages of seniors can relate to
and receive support, along with. activities to keep
them useful and healthy. Every community has their
own needs and now is the time for Eagan to find out
what theirs are as plans get made in the coming months.
I would like this to be one of the focus groups I
might be able to help with.
Whether or not a'focus group is in my
future, I wanted to share my thoughts and
ideas. (I know you'll be receiving many more
from others as time goes by.)
It was my privilege to work with you this
past year on the task force. I had, for the
most part, a fun experience. I hope the fun
continues. Meanwhile, keep up the good work!
Two years and counting!?
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454-5688
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From: TSIVAD@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 9:51 PM .
To: b.wield@ci.eagan.mn.us
Cc: kvraa@ci.eagan.mn.us
Subject: Community Center Focus Groups
Hi Beth,
Hope I spelled your last name correctly and this email goes through. Your
last name is spelled differently in the paper than what I wrote down ( I
wrote ' Wielde" So, as a safety measure, I'm copying Ken.
The focus group I'm primarily interested in is "park/picnic shelter'. My
second choice is "banquet, meeting, conference and computer rooms".
Myy primary choice should fit naturally with the experience I've had on the
AP. Nevertheless, I should be able to bring something to the table as well
on my second choice because of the tour I went on to other community centers
last fall and seeing their facilities.
Either of my choices would be fine with me, if I'm selected.
See you at our next commission meeting. Have a great Labor Day weekend.
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Eagan, MN 55123
August 22, 2000
Mr. Ken Vraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Eagan Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Mr. Vraa:
I would like to volunteer my time to serve on one of the ten focus groups examining the development of the
Community Center and Central Park.
My family and I chose to live in Eagan when we moved to Minnesota in 1994_ We use the Park system and
the Ree programs extensively, and have a strong interest in contributing to the growth and development of
our city. My work as a volunteer coach for the EAA and my involvement with Glacier Hills Elementary
School and efforts to expand its playground are directly relevant to the identified tasks at hand at the
Central Park. My background in land use planning, environmental permitting and consulting also would be
utilized as I worked within the group to help shape ideas and concepts into a park for our City's future.
I believe that the Park/Picnic Shelter focus group is the most directly relevant to my interests and
background. However, I also believe strongly that I would also contribute to any of the other focus groups.
I look forward to making a difference in our city, and learning how I can help shape the development of
Central Park. If you have any questions please contact me at (763) 278-5909 during the day or
(651) 686-2976 at home.
Sincerely,
Don Elsenheimer
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3912 Westbury Way
Eagan, Minnesota 55123
(763) 278-5909 (work)
(651) 686.2976 (home)
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Corrdminity Glacier Hills Elementary School, ISD 196 Eagan, MN
Involvement > Committee member and co-chair. Playground Expansion Committee
1999 to present Expansion scheduled with City of Eagan support in 2001.
> Counicl member and Chair (1998-99), Glacier Hills Advisory Site Council
1997 to 1999.
> Parent volunteer, 1996 to the present.
Eagan Athletic Association Eagan, MN
> Currently a Volunteer Soccer Coach for two separate teams
D Volunteer Soccer Coach for ten consecutive spring and fall seasons,
1996 to the present-
Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach, 1999
City of Eagan Eagan, MN
Tracked and supported the 1999 construction of the Patrick Eagan Park parking
lot as an adjacent property owner.
Work Experience Senior Environmental Consultant 1994-Present
HDR S*neering6rast Intol ac Corporation
> Project manager and technical analyst for environmental permitting,
remediation and site redevelopment projects in the Upper Midwest.
> Work includes both environmental impact analysis and mitigation for new
"greenfield" sites and the assessment, clean-up and reuse of distressed
urban " brownfields" sites.
> Client tat includes both state and rational governmental bodKS. and industrial dwm
Visiting Assistant Professor 1993-1994
Environmental Studies Department, Richard Smdaon College of New Jersey.
Research Geochemist and Postdoctoral Fellow 1992-1993
Geological Survey of Japan, Tsulwba. Japan
Education 1992 Ph.D. Geology University of Wisconsin
1988 M.S. Geology University of Wisconsin
1985 BA Geophysical Sciences University of Chicago
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Gerald E. (Jerry) Engelke
4420 Wilderness Run CC
Eagan
Position:
Community Center Focus Group
Senior Resources preference
Rationale:
I have the time, skills and the inclination to make a contribution to the quality of life in Eagan. The
community center focus groups appear to be a good opportunity.
I retired last year and have begun to think of myself as a senior. I have extensive management
experience including team and problem solving skills that are underutilized.
I believe that there is a large, growing, diverse, and valuable senior population in Eagan. I believe
that the community center is a unique opportunity to add to the happiness and wellbeing of Eagan residents,
especially seniors. I can represent that segment of the senior population that is working or recently retired.
I recently participated on a successful task team to establish a retiree club for Lockheed Martin in
Eagan.
Profile:
30 year resident
35 years of employment with what is now Lockheed Martin. Retired in 1999. Employment
included extensive management experience, primarily in Customer Services and Logistics
B. S from St. Cloud State in Physical Sci. and an MBA from St. Thomas College
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Beth Wield
City of Eagan Parks and Recreation
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan. MN 55122
Dear Beth Wield,
I would like to be put into consideration for a position on one of the advisory groups being
formed for the purpose of making recommendations to our City Counsel concerning various facets of the
future of our new Central Park. I am open as to which I would be best suited, you would be the best judge
of that after reading my qualifications, but if we must suggest a choice to be considered, mine would be the
Teen Center
I am an Eagan resident, homeowner, and own an Eagan based business. My world is
design/residential & light commercial construction/new home consulting, and the creation of elegant In-
home Movie Theaters/theme spaces. Our "client" theater, located in Eagan, was awarded "1999 Home
Theater of the Year nationally, designed by me and built by my company, Beaux Arts Associates. This
rather spectacular cinema is featured in the Eagan Convention & Tourist Bureau's Planner, and in fact, Sue
Hegarty of our Chamber is bringing a tow group of thirty West Coast tourists through later this month. I
have submitted designs/logistics suggestions to the city of St. Paul Advisory Groups for future new park
spaces. and have received complimentary letters from them and the Mayor as well. I have attended many
of the planning sessions for Light Rail Transit (LRT) and taken part in the discussions, as an invited guest
b} the Advisory Board. I have submitted several suggestions, in outline form, to increase tourism in our
state. including a design for an elaborate "tourist booth" to be located in the Mall of America. The
submission is under advisement by our Governor now. I have sat on other various advisory boards, from
theatrical to national magazines to carousel restorations. I have a number of inventions, patent pending and
have worked with youth, teaching them the practical side of business through Junior Achievement. I'm not
going to attempt to recite twenty plus years of creative & marking experience, but I hope this brief
summation will serve as enough of a sampler to interest you to consider me as a viable candidate. I would
deem it an honor to seine our city in this capacity, and am very confident the results could very well
surpass the expectations
As I have been the guest of some Eagan Chamber members at various luncheons, guest speaker
meetings, and most recently, a Minnesota Tourist & Visitors Tour Group lunch meeting & city tour, I
might suggest contacting these people as a reference. You could start with the most recent. Sue Hegarty.
Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Public Relations Director, 651452-9872.
Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerel ,
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Dennis C. Felling
4707 Weston Hills Drive `
Eagan. MN 55123
651-688-8400
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1313 E. Highway 13 a Burnsville, MN 55337 • 952-894-5000 • Fax 952-894-6669
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August 10, 2000
SENT BY FAX 651-6814612 and US Mail
Ms. Beth Wield
City of Eagan
Parks and Recreation Department
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Ms. Wield:
The purpose of this letter is to express my interest in joining the Community Center
Focus Group that is being formed. I understand the deadline for applying is August 14.
Some of the reasons why I am interested in volunteering and the expertise I would bring:
• As a member of the Northern Dakota Chamber of Commerce, I was involved in
supporting the Central Park Task Force and bond referendum
• As an 11 year resident of Eagan, I am interested and concerned about my community
• In my former life as a property manager, I was involved in building and grounds
maintenance, space planning, and construction.
• We built our home in Eagan. I understand a great deal about construction constraints,
layout constraints, and timetables.
• My current responsibilities include facility management. I can visualize spacial
layouts, traffic patterns, and people flow.
• The Minnesota Valley Humane Society serves the Eagan area. We have an interest in
what types of space will be available at the Community Center, because we would
like to be able to hold special events there.
If you have any questions, please call me. I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
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TO PREVENT AND ALLEVIATE ANIMAL SUFFERING THROUGH SHELTER, ADOPTION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH;
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Beth Wielde
From: Kay Gustafson [dhg@pconline.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 3:31 PM
To: bwieIde@ci.eagan.mn.us
Please accept this e-mail as a request to serve on the design focus
group
for the new community center in Eagan.
As President of the Dakota County Arts and Humanities Council, I feel I
would bring a perhaps needed perceptive to the focus groups.
I have been part of several design groups in the past, including the
creation of the Northfield Center for the Arts, when I was Executive
Director there a number of years ago. I have also worked on projects
that
included art for public places, as well as been involved in the
construction and design process for apartments and townhomes that my
husband and I have created.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Ms. Seth Wield
City of Eagan Barks 6r. Recreation Dept.
3630 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Ms. Wield,
I am responding to the public announcement about focus groups for Eagan's Central
Park. I retired from the United States Air Force with the rank of Senior Master
Sergeant in 1988. Last year I closed my Small Business Technology Consulting
practice (computers and software) and moved to Eagan to pursue digital
photography and graphic design. You may be familiar with my work as one of the
photos I had taken at the Central Park Clean-up day appeared on page 5 in the
Vol. 6, No. 3 edition of Experience Eagan.
In addition to taking the photographs I hauled logs and gathered branches for
several hours on that clean-up day. I was also present during Rally Day in
support of the get-out-the-vote efforts. Since I live in Glen Pond. Apartments -
across the street from the park - I placed notices about the June 6L° vote in the
entrance area of each apartment building. I am eagerly anticipating the day the
improvements and Community Center are a reality. I am very much in favor of
Eagan's acquisition of this beautiful parkland.
During most of my 24 year Air Force career I was a Cost S Management Analyst. I
was responsible for conducting cost studies, reviewing progress for programs &
projects and preparing graphic and written reports on these subject areas. On
many occasions I was part of task groups and meetings where. the input I had
developed was evaluated by decision-makers to assure successful project or
program completion. While in the Air Force I earned an Associate of Applied
Science degree in work Center Management and two Bachelor of Science degrees -
B.Sc. in Business and B.Sc. in Management of Human Resources. I also wrote and
taught a course to Air Force financial managers on Economic Analysis (lease vs.
buy).
As a Business Technology Consultant I advised and assisted clients in choosing
the most cost effective software and computer system for their business. As an
independent consultant, not tied to any one vendor or supplier, the products I
could offer my clients were best-of-breed solutions for their unique needs. Over
the past five years I attended many product training classes and seminars
provided by Microsoft, earning the designation of Value Added.Provider (VAP).
Although not a Microsoft certification, being a VAP assures clients I have the
knowledge to select the right software solution and train thd.end.user on its
use. Because of my in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in "all things
computer" many of the clients I served consider me their PC "guru". I also have
extensive experience and knowledge with the World Wide Web (Internet) and on
occasion present a group seminar, The Internet for Fun and FrofitTm.
I hope the above, although lengthy, proves useful in evaluating my qualifications
to be a member of one or both of the following focus groups:
1) Banquet, meeting, conference and computer rooms.
2) July 4" and Festivals
Sincerely,
Douglas "James" Heffner
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Barbara M. Johnson
4535 Oak Chase Rd
Eagan MN 55123
Dear Eagan City Council,
I am applying to serve with the Senior Citizen Focus group.
After retiring as a GS-14 from Federal Service many volunteer
opportunities awaited me. A particular rewarding one is teaching
Financial Management classes for Womens Venture. This organization
supports, assists and mentors individuals in securing their own economic
success and prosperity. They work directly with the Small Business
Administration in securing loans for business start up ventures or
expansions. They also have a program assisting women to become
financially independent through acquiring job skills and self sufficiency.
Since retiring I have also served as a Tax preparer with AARP at the
Rosemount site. However next year I will work with the group in Eagan if
needed.
Another rewarding activity is serving on the Eagan Parks and
Recreation Commission where our focus is obtaining and preserving the
best use of public areas for the city residents.
The many administrative management skills acquired over many years
of Federal Service will perhaps blend well with the needs of the varied
tasks facing the Focus group.
Thank you for the opportunity to apply to serve with the Senior Citizen
Focus group.
NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY
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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
August 11, 2000 1474 Yankee Doodle Road
Yankee Square Shopping Center
Beth Wield Eagan, MN 55121
City of Eagan Parks & Recreation
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Ms. Wield;
The Eagan Chamber of Commerce would like to have a seat on the Community Center
focus group. As the voice of over 250 businesses in Eagan, we can bring their issues and
concerns to the committee. The Chamber of Commerce was involved with the Central
Park & Community Center Task Force and supported the referendum. To have a seat on
the Community Center focus group would be a continuation of the role we have played
so far on this issue. We would also be able to keep communication lines open back to the
business community.
The other issue we would like to be involved with is in the development of leased office
space in the new Community Center. The Chamber along with the Eagan CVB is
interested in partnering with the Parks & Recreation Department on this issue.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Cindy L. Johnson
President
Serving business in: Eagan, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, Sunfish Lake & West St. Paul
Phone (651) 452.9872 Fax (651) 452-8978 Email info@ndcchembers.com Web site www.ndcchambers.com
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Mr. Ken Vraa
City of Eagan
Park and Rec. Dept.
August 28, 2000
Good Morning Ken,
This letter is to serve as a request for a couple of the Eagan Athletic Association Board
members to be on a committee for the planning of the new Community Center. The
following people would like to be on the GYM focus group:
Dan Klekner, President. I have been on the board for six years. Three years as the
Director of In House Basketball and currently serving my second two-year term as
president. I have been deeply involved in the entire process of the Community Center
and would like to continue until it is completed.
Tom Wollan, Director of Travel Basketball. Tom has been on the board for five years.
His knowledge and understand the needs of gyms would be very valuable to the city.
Scott Swenson, Director of In House Basketball. Scott is the newest member to the
board, but manages the largest group on kids that would use the gyms. His input is
needed.
Patty Hamling, Past Director of Track. Patty was the Director of Track for four years.
She is a wonderful person who likes to get involved in city activities. Her knowledge of
track can be beneficial when the discussion of a track in the gym comes around.
All four members are committed to this project.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 651-683-0801 (W).
Sincerely,
6-, 7vt /a i , ~ Dan Klekner
President, EAA
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Michael Korte
3285 Rolling Hills Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
To Whom It May Concern:
Please consider me for a spot on your Focus Group for the Eagan Community Center.
My main interest in the Community Center is in the athletic areas. We have lived in
Eagan for the last six years and plan on staying for many more. Our sons are eleven and
nine years old. They participate in both basketball and baseball.
Over the last couple of years, we have seen many facilities in our travels with traveling
sports. I personally played football, basketball and baseball as a youth up through the
high school level. I have been involved in athletic activities for many years after high
school. I have seen many different facilities and have a good idea of what we need in
Eagan. I have been a member of the YMCA off and on for the last thirty years.
Sincerely,
Michael Korte
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Beth Wield
Parks and Recreation Department
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Ms. Wield:
It was great to read in the local paper that your Department is already
working on the new Central Park and Community Center. This should be
a fantastic civic benefit for all of Eagan, but especially for us gym-rat
parents who seem to spend our whole lives supporting the efforts of our
children in volleyball and basketball. Facilities have been woefully short
for these two sports and it's exciting to think that some relief is close on
the horizon.
My schedule would allow me to participate on the gym focus group if
needed, but my main reason for writing would be to suggest that your
team consider two Metro Area facilities that appear to be well designed to
meet the basic requirements of a community needing good value and
usability in an indoor sports arena: 1) Lindbergh Athletic Center in
Minnetonka (Hopkins Schools); and, 2) the new South Minneapolis
YWCA's Sport's Center located at 22nd Av and Lake St.
Thanks much, and best of luck with your development efforts.
Sincerely yours,
Don Kunelius
1238 Mourning Dove Court
Eagan, MN 55123
Ph: 651-452-3210
e-mail: skune1iu@ties.k12.mn.us
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Beth Wielde
From: Cathy Bolduc
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 7:31 AM
To: Beth Wlelde
Subject: another volunteer
Here is the name of another woman that has an interest in the development of the senior center portion of the community
center -
Lois Maag (pronounced Mog)
3644 Widgeon Way
*Eagan, MN 55123
651454-6069
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From: ferry [ferry-marko@email.msn.com]
Sent: Thursda , August 31, 2000 11:38 AM
To: bvvieIde@ci.eagan.mn.us
Subject: committee
Jerry Marko 13960 Herald Way Apple Valley, MN. 55124
Home # 952-891-4447 Work 952-985-2309 e-mail jerry-marko@msn.com
Beth I would like to be consider to be on the 4th of July committe. I
have
been in the Eagan Lions Club for 31 Years and on the Lions 4th of July
committee for over 20 Years.
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Ms. Beth Wield
City of Eagan Parks & Recreation
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Ms. Wield-
I would like to be involved in the Focus Group for the Senior Center.
We moved to Eagan in December of 1993 and since that time I have been doing
Volunteer Income Tax work for the elderly in Eagan, Rosemount and Lakeville. Prior to
moving to Eagan, I did tax work for seniors in Duluth for ten years.
I'm Co-Chair for our Senior Group at St. John Neumann church and a Director
and Treasurer of our Arbor Townhome Association. I was also a member of the Task
Force that worked for promoting our Eagan Park.
I feel I will be an asset in helping to develop our Senior Center.
Sincerely,
J ep ardi
4 52 Arbor Lane
Eagan, MN 55122
651-452-2653
August 10, 2000
Mr Ken Vraa,
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Ken,
As a follow-up to our conversation this morning, on the developing plans for the
new Eagan park, I am submitting my name for consideration/my participation in
the focus groups for the general park buildings / park.
As a resident, I am familiar with the Eagan park system, which my family
regularly uses, and I respect and support the City's effort in developing this
community asset. My professional background includes experience in working
as a team member in developing and executing plans.
I look forward to hearing more about the progress of this exciting new project.
Sincerely,
Bill Pederson
1603 Skyline Path
Eagan, MN 66121
H 651-686-9844
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Beth Wielde
From: Norman E Peterson [norsk4337@juno.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 8:55 AM
To: bwielde@ci.eagan.mn.us
Subject: Focus groups
Good Morning Beth:
I write to offer my assistance and hopefully gain appointment by the
City
Council to two focus groups. I am interested in serving on the
banquet/meeting rooms and the band shell focus groups.
I have previously worked on architectural programs for Cascade Bay, the
Blackhawk pavilion, the Lexington Diffley restroom buildings and
numerous
other facilities for the Department.
In the event that no Commission members volunteer for a particular focus
group, I am willing to fill in the gap! Being retired provides me with
the flexibility to assist wherever needed.
Thank you for your consideration.
Dorothy Peterson
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August 11, 2000
Joanna Foote
Communications Coordinator
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
RE: Central Park
Dear Joanna:
I understand that you and others are interested in people who would be willing as a group to serve on a park
committee.
Our family lived in Eagan for seventeen years. I have also been the owner of Dakota Plumbing &
Heating for twenty-six years which has been sold to my son who also resides in Eagan. We have been a
homeowner in Apple Valley for thirteen years.
My greatest interest is the outdoors with a park setting for people of all ages. Listed below are areas of my
prime concern.
1. Senior Center
2. Health & Fitness areas
3. Indoor playground
4. Arts & crafts
5. Band shell
6. Restrooms & concession building
I have been in construction over fifty years and now work part time for the City of Eagan as a commercial
inspector and plan reviewer. My experience in working with architects and engineers was part of my being
in business.
Your selection of myself to be of any assistance to your people would be enjoyable.
Sincerely yours,
Carl J. er
CC: Doug Reid
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Beth Wielde
From: Maria Karels
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 8:41 AM
To: Beth Wielde
Subject: FW: Community Center Focus Group
Beth,
I believe you are collecting these.
Maria
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From: Teresa Pojman
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 8:35 AM
To: Maria Karels
Subject: FW: Community Center Focus Group
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From: jrudolph [mailto:jrudolph@bumsville.kl2.mn.us]
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 9:40 AM
To: webmaster@ci.eagan.mn.us
Subject: Community Center Focus Group
I would like to participate in the Community Center focus groups. The areas of expertize that I can
bring to these groups would be in the areas of Health & Fitness and Gymnasium Design.
As a Physical Education Instructor & Area Leader with 35 years of experience I know first hand the
practical application of functional design to facilities utilized for Physical & Fitness activities. I have
served on several committee's that were given the responsibility to establish criteria for the design of
the Physical Education area of Eagle Ridge Junior High & renovation of the Metcalf JHS facilities.
Also, I currently chair the Advisory Park & Recreation Commission for the City of Eagan. This
experience has given me a great amount of insight as to the internal policies & procedures that go
into the development of any new facility.
If you have any questions please contact me at home (651) 454-8761 or via my E-mail:
jrudo1ph@burnsvi11e.k12.mn.us
Thank You.
8/15/2000
August 24, 2000
Ken Vraa
Parks & Recreation Department
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Mr. Vraa:
I am writing to let you know of my interest in serving on one of the
committees for the new Eagan Community Center. I have been an
Eagan resident since 1987 and an Eagan homeowner since 1989.
Since 1 am an Eagan resident and being employed by the Eagan
Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Community Center holds great
interest for me. I have been with the Eagan Convention & Visitors
Bureau for the past year and prior to that I was with a few different
hotels with a lot of emphasis in the area of banquets, meetings and
conventions. I feel that my experience in those areas would be of
benefit in the Community Center planning.
If I am chosen to be a part of this very important phase I will make
myself available for any and all meetings. I can be contacted at the
Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau at 452.4188 or at home at
681.1803.
Sincerely,
Roberta Ryan
3040 Shields Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
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To Beth Wield and Ken Vraa,
My name is Raleigh J. Seelig, and I am interested in being a member
of the new Central Park Committee task force, that is being formed. I was a
member of the Eagan Community Facilities Task Force, where the park and
community center will be placed. I am currently the chairperson for the 4I`
of July committee. I am also a retired Eagan firefighter and have lived in
this community for many years. My involvement in different community
aspects is evident. Therefore, I wish to continue my involvement by being
included in the new Central Park Committee task force.
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August 21, 2000
Ms. Beth Wilde
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
I am writing to express my interest in participating in one of the focus groups that are being organized to
assist in planning the new Central Park and Community Center for the City of Eagan.
As a six-year Eagan resident and a homeowner with a young family, I have a vested interest in the success of
this project. I also have a strong belief in the park and community center's importance in giving Eagan
residents a central gathering place and in developing Eagan's identity and character.
I believe the combination of my career and volunteer experience and my interests make me a good candidate
for a park/community center focus group.
Currendy, I am the communications manager at International Multifoods Corp. In my nearly 10-year career
in public relations and marketing communications, I have helped numerous organizations use strategic
communications to support their business objectives. This experience can be applied directly to the park and
community center. The park and center provide Eagan an opportunity to further position itself as a special
and distinctive community in the Twin Cities - one that offers fitness and recreation opportunities for active
adults and families, supports community gatherings and protects its natural assets.
I am a member of Eagan's Church of St. John Neumann and a volunteer at its newest school, Faithful
Shepherd Catholic School. I have served on communications committees for both organizations. In addition,
I am an on-call volunteer for the American Red Cross of St. Paul and serve as a Red Cross after-hours media
contact three to four times each month.
My interest in serving on the park's focus groups is to help ensure it is an active central park and is a valued
addition to the city's residents of all ages. I had the benefit of growing up in libertyville, Ill., and Chicago's
far north suburbs. These communities began as small farming towns with traditional downtowns and
established park systems before suburban development arrived. Some of my best childhood memories took
place in Ubertyville's central park, where I attended community fairs and fireworks displays, concerts at a park
bandshell, and numerous picnics. I want my two children, ages 2 and 4 mos., to enjoy similar experiences, and
I believe the new park and community center will offer this opportunity to them and all Eagan residents.
Please give me a call (phone: 651452-8229) or send me an e-mail (e-mail: kjseitz@bitstream.net) if you have
any questions. I hope you consider me for the park's focus groups or planning committee. And I look
forward to the opening of the Central Park and Community Centel. I am confident it will add significant
value to our community.
Best regards,
Jim Seitz
4240 NORTH NYBRO LANE • EAGAN, MINNESOTA • 55123
PHONE: 651.452.8229 • FAX: 651.994.9943
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3740 Falcon Way
Eagan, MN 55123
August 28, 2000
Ms. Beth Wiede
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Beth:
Jeff Asfahl phoned today to gauge my interest in applying for one of the
Community Center committees. As I mentioned to Jeff, I would be excited to contribute
to the planning for the Community Center. However, I will be starting a new job on
September 11. Until then, I'm not sure of the amount of time I'll have available for
meetings. Daytime meetings will be particularly difficult since I will work in downtown
Minneapolis.
With that background, I'd like to offer my assistance if it is needed. Please let me
know if I can help.
Sincerely,
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Julie L. Stackhouse
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Eagan, NL\' 55123
651-456-9622 Y1~1CA
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August 21, 2000
Mayor Pat Awada and City Council
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Rd.
Eagan, Mn. 55123
Dear Mayor and Council members,
Please accept this letter as a request to serve on the task force planning and reviewing the
development of the community center facility. Over the past 16 years I have had the
opportunity to work in five different YMCA's, toured dozens of others and I have visited
many community centers. With this experience I believe I can give substantial and
relevant ideas to the development of this project.
As a member of the original community center task force committee I enjoyed being a
part of a process that will end up developing a wonderful park and community center for
Eagan. I would very much like to continue my involvement with this project to it's
completion.
Thank you for considering me for this project and I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Ti Staley
Executive Director
City Of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
August 28, 2000
Attention: Ken Vraa
Subject: Application Focus Group on Planning the Central Park
City Of Eagan,
I have been a citizen of (Eagan for 33 years and been involved for many of those years
in community activities. I would like to be on the focus group for planning the New
Central Park in Eagan.
I, Judy Stewart, have been a member of the Community Facilities Land Acquisition
task Force from September 1999-3anuary 2000. I then was on the Community Facility
Task Force January 2000 - May 2000. Then from May to June 6th the Friends of
Central Park and through June 6"' when the voters approved the $15 million bond
referendum. So, I have been involved in the planning of the components for the
community center and park. Prior to all this I have been, and still am, on the July 0
committee for planing our July 4v' celebrations. I have worked at the Eagan July 4th
sites as a Lioness member selling our famous hot dogs and watching the large crowds
at Rahn Park and watching the crowd numbers go down at Cedarvale and Skyhill
Park. These numbers should have gone up as the population went up.
I have also attended the interviews of the architects and planners during August
2000, with the Eagan City Council.
Presently, I am President of the Eagan Lioness Club of which I have been a member
for 15 years. I am involved in my church at Mount Calvary Lutheran as co chairman of
the Altar Guild. I have and am a school bus driver for school district #196 for 21
years. I have seen the number of young people and teens go up in the community. I
have also seen the number of senior citizens go up and know that neither group has a
place of their own.
We need to design a park for all ages to enjoy and do their thing, and I feel I know
what components each age group would like, from babies to seniors. My special
interest is in planing for the a good site for our July 4v' celebration, because that is
Eagan's big event, that will bring people to the park and make them want to come
back.
Thank you
Judy Stewart
4106 Blackhawk Road
Eagan, MN 55122
651-454-4747
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insight, and clarification to the refinement of the
Central Park/Community Center vision.
I can be reached at (651) 312-7803 (office) or (651)
452-5086 (home).
Sincerely,
Cly D. Thurston
4712 Penkwe Circle
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
cc: Ken Vraa
Eagan Community Center - Focus Group Application
APPLICANT
Max Tiede
825 Ivy Lane
Eagan, MN 55123-2425
651-454-2776(H)
651-456-3250(W)
As a long time resident of Eagan, I would like to be a participant in the Eagan
Community Center Focus Group. My particular areas of interest are the Senior
Center and the Fitness Center.
I am employed as an international program manager at Lockheed Martin in
Eagan and have been with Lockheed Martin working in Eagan for more than
three decades. I served on the board of directors at Owobopte Industries in
Eagan for several years during it's recent growth successes and participated in
the mentor program at Pilot Knob elementary school.
I am married and have three grown children that were raised in Eagan.
Currently, I am very involved in helping my mother-in-law (a resident of Eagan)
maintain a healthy quality of life while keeping her independence. The senior
center is something that will be a great asset to the community and I would like
an opportunity to be a part of the planning.
We have been members of the YMCA for many years, as well as having
belonged to several other health clubs in the past. I am personally interested in
what the fitness center could offer, and also have a good understanding of fitness
center needs.
The park and community center will be a valuable resource for Eagan, and I am
looking forward to being a part of it.
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August 10, 2000
Mr. Hedges
The City of Eagan
Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN. 55122
RE: Community Center Design Task force
Dear Mr. Hedges:
I believe this letter serves as my official request to serve on one of the up coming Community,
Center Design Task force.
As you recall, I was on the Eagan Park & Recreation Commission for several terms, I am
currently active in the community, a member of the Eagan Lions Club, a past President and
current Board Member of the Friends of the Farm. I am also serving my second term as vice
chair of the Dakota County Workforce Council.
I am interested in the Teen Center component. While serving on the Eagan Parks Commission, I
worked closely with teens to find an activity place for them here in Eagan. I have made
donations to the Eagan YMCA's teen center and to the city of Eagan's Park Department for the
betterment of our youth, including sponsoring the Eagan Safety Camp T-shirts.
If you should have any further questions please feel free to call me at 651.387.0787.
Respectfully,
Michael Vincent
Eagan Resident
3786 WINDTREE DRIVE, EAGAN, MN 55123
651.387.0787 VOICE 651.905.0382 FAX
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August 23, 2000
Eagan City Council
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan MN 55122
Dear City Council Members,
I would like you to please consider me as an applicant for the Senior Center sub-
committee. My past experience includes being a member of the Dakota County
Human Services Advisory Committee for 6 years and serving as its chairperson
for I year. I have also been active in senior services for the past 10 years and for
the past 3 years have been working with seniors and their families in Eagan.
Eagan has finally come of age for a senior center and I would like to be part of
making it a reality!
Sincerely,
Sue Votel
3040 McCarthy Road
Eagan MN 55121
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1528 Red Cedar Road
Eagan, MN 55121
August 24, 2000
Beth Wielde
Eagan Parks & Recreation
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Ms. Wielde:
I am applying to serve on one of the focus groups currently being formed to address the design of the new
Community Central Park.
I am willing to serve on any of the focus groups but my preferences, in order of priority, would be:
1. July 4/Festivals
2. Teens
3. Health & Fitness
My reasons/qualifications for serving on a focus group include:
1. I live on Red Cedar Road, within a five-minute walk to the park, and am somewhat concerned
about the park's impact on my neighborhood.
2. I am a retired military officer with 22 years of experience in planning and project/event
coordination. Since 1994,1 have worked for the State of Minnesota in a job that involves
heavy interaction with government agencies, environmental organizations, agricultural
businesses and the general public. I am very comfortable working with diverse populations.
3. I have coached youth soccer for 10 years (ages 12 through 18) and am interested in what we
are providing for the teens.
Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
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John Wagner
(651) 686-4619 (home)
(651) 297-7122 (work)
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Ms. Beth Wield
City of Eagan Parks & Recreation Dept.
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN. 55122
Subject: Community Center Focus Groups
Please accept this as notice of my interest in serving as a
member on any one of the Focus Groups to be appointed.
While against the Community Center Bond issue that recently
passed a voter's approval, I feel I am both qualified and able
to donate the necessary time and effort to the planning phase
of this project. My negative vote was not based on denial of
the need and worth of a Center and therefore should not preclude
my active and enthusiastic involvement at this time.
I have been a home owning resident of Eagan for the last six
years and a resident of Burnsville from 1970 to 1984. My 37
year career with the Burlington Northern Railroad ended with
my retirement in 1991 at age 54. Work experience included Sales,
Marketing and Administration, with Departmental positions of
Director of Administration at Corporate Headquarters in Fort
Worth, TX. and Manager of Telemarketing operations at Overland
Park, KS. My major activity since retirement includes Volunteer
work with the Guthrie Theatre, St. John Neumann Church, and
4 years on the Board of Directors of Diffley Commons Attrium
Townhome Association. Hobbies include golf, landscaping and
family and community related events. My sons live in Eagan and
Lakeville, my daughter in Seattle, WA. I have 5 grandchildren
between the ages of 11 and 19 to keep me interested and abreast
of generation trends, current events and their expectations
of local Government.
I look forward to contributing to the Community by acting with
my peers to provide input into the architectural and
developmental phase for the.Central Park Site. I will serve
with any focus group you choose to assign me to.
Thank you for you consideration. I look forward to your response.
Frank M. Wisnew