06/03/1993 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JUNE 1, 1993
RE: JUNE 3, 1993 ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
The Advisory Commission is scheduled to begin its tour at 6:30 PM, departing from City Hall. The
tour will take us to Blackhawk Park and to the Oak Cliff Townhome site off Slater Road, time
permitting.
Upon returning to City Hall and the beginning of the Commission meeting, an appreciation award
is to be given to Jack Johnson, former chair of the Advisory Commission.
On the regular agenda, there are no Consent Items for the Advisory Commission. The first agenda
item pertains to the Oak Cliff Townhomes for a preliminary plat application for residential
development immediately north of Slater Acres Park. Enclosed is a staff memorandum and the
Planning Packet information pertaining to this particular plat. Staff is aware that several residents
from the neighborhood will be in attendance to address this particular item in front of the Advisory
Commission.
Old Business
There are several items under Old Business, the first of which is Park Naming. At the last
Advisory Commission meeting, this item was deferred to the June Commission meeting for further
discussion. There were three names placed before the Advisory Commission at that time. Those
names were Manor Lake Park, Holtz Park (Holtz Farm Park) and Lakeview Park.
A second item under Old Business is Golf Driving Range Contract Agreement. This agreement
has previously been sent to the Advisory Commission. As of the time of this memorandum, staff
has not received any comments back from the Commission members and therefore, it would be
appropriate for the Commission to recommend approval/adoption by the City Council.
Tree Preservation Update
Superintendent of Parks, John VonDeLinde has been coordinating a Tree Preservation Ordinance
with various other departments. The ordinance is to be reviewed by the Planning Commission at
its July meeting. Staff felt it would be appropriate for the Advisory Commission to review the
update at this time for any additional comments.
New Business
The first item under New Business pertains to a revision for reservation use in any of the
pavilions/shelter buildings in the park system. Attached is a brief memorandum which suggests
some guideline changes for unpaid reservations for school usage.
The second item under New Business pertains to acquisition of Outlot C and D of Bridle Ridge
Addition. Attached is a memorandum and graphic depicting potential acquisition of these two
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outlots.
The third item under New Business is the Lexington Park shelter building which has recent'
sustained some arson damage. The Advisory Commission is asked to review earli
recommendations pertaining to this park shelter building and reaffirm this recommendation to the
City Council or offer a new alternative recommendation. A separate memorandum has been
prepared for the Commission pertaining to this item.
The fourth item for the Advisory Commission under New Business pertains to a National
Recreation Trails Funding Program. Again, staff has enclosed a brief memorandum pertaining to
this particular item and will provide a verbal presentation for the Commission at the meeting.
Parks Development
Staff will briefly update the Advisory Commission pertaining to park development activities which
center around Blackhawk Park. There are a few additional items that staff would like to bring to
the Commission's attention as well.
Water Ouality
The sub-committee of the Advisory Commission met two weeks ago regarding the proposed
Gardenwood Ponds Preliminary Plat application. Water Quality Coordinator Rich Brasch, would
like to review the findings of the sub-committee for the Commission as a whole. Gardenwood
Ponds Preliminary Plat application is scheduled to be reviewed by the entire Commission at the
July meeting.
Permanent program rules for wetlands are also up for discussion by the Commission. Rich Bras
will present to the Commission background information and provide a recommendation on ho.,
best to proceed at this time relative to permanent program rules implementation.
Other Business and Reports
There are several items under Other Business and Reports which staff will provide a verbal update
on.
If members of the Advisory Commission are not able to make either the pre-Commission Meeting
tour or the regular Commission Meeting itself, they are requested to contact the Department.
Respe 11 ubmitted,
Ken Vraa,
Director of Parks and Recreation
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AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday, June 3, 1993
7:30 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
A. 6:30 P.M. Tour Blackhawk Park and Oak Cliff Townhome Site
B. 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting
C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
D. Appreciation Award - Jack Johnson
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 6, 1993
G. Visitors to be Heard
H. Consent Agenda
1. Development Proposals
(1) Oak Cliff Townhomes
J. Old Business
(1) Park Naming
(2) Golf Driving Range (Contract Agreement)
(3) Tree Preservation Update
J. New Business
(1) Pavilion/Shelter Reservation Use
(2) Outlots C & D/Bridle Ridge
(3) Lexington Park Shelter Building
(4) National Recreation Trails Funding
K. Parks Development
(1) Update
L. Water Quality
(1) Gardenwood Ponds
(2) Permanent Program Rules - Implementation
M. Other Business and Reports
(1) Department Happenings
(2) Oak Wilt Status Report
(3) Wescott Square Update
N. Round Table
O. Adjournment
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all person have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public
assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the events.
If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will make every attempt to provide the aids.
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: C. J. LILLY, PARKS PLANNER/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
DATE: MAY 27, 1993
RE: OAK CLIFF TOWNHOMES - DANIEL DEVELOPMENT
Re guest
An application has been received requesting the platting of 80 townhouses on 10.1 acres of
land. The request includes a comprehensive guide plan amendment from D-IV (mixed
residential, + 12 units/acre) to D-III (mixed residential, 6-12 units/acre).
Background
This parcel is located along the east side of Slater Road north of James Street in the S/ of
the NW 3,- of Section 31. The Cedar Avenue freeway runs along the east side of the site.
The parcel is part of the Winkler-Jackson Planned Development which dates back to 1982.
The eight-unit buildings proposed for this site require a flat, treeless site to be successfully
developed. Since the existing site is heavily wooded with rolling topography, this type of
development concept creates the maximum amount of destruction to existing topography.
Because of the impact to the site, the developer must make a reasonable effort to save the
existing trees in accordance with the Planned Development Agreement. The development
must also fit harmoniously with the existing area and topography. As currently proposed,
this development is out of character with both the neighborhood and Slater Acres Park.
Parks Dedication
The parks dedication has been fulfilled in accordance with the Winkler Jackson Planned
Development.
Trails Dedication
A cash trailway dedication is required for this development.
Oak Cliff Townhomes
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Park Impact
A total loss of trees along the entire northern perimeter of Slater Acres Park will have an
adverse visual impact and affect the current park operations.
Woodland Resource
The current development proposal does not make a reasonable effort to save existing trees.
To the contrary, only about 3 to 5 percent of all existing trees would survive this
development.
Recommendations
• The proposal be subject to a cash trailways dedication.
• The parks dedication has been fulfilled in accordance with the Winkler Jackson
Planned Development.
• The proposal be revised to comply with the Planned Development Agreement which
states, "the developer must use reasonable effort to save existing trees."
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH
WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
RE: WATER QUALITY AND WETLAND PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
OAK CLIFF TOWNHOMES-DANIEL DEVELOPMENT
DATE: MAY 26, 1993
PROPOSAL
This preliminary plat application consists of 88 townhome units in
10 buildings on 10.1 acres of land (Figure 1) within the Winkler-
Jackson Planned Development located along the east side of Slater
Road north of James Street in the NW 1/4 of Section 31.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW
The Commission will need to review and make a recommendation
regarding whether the proposed development should be subject to a
ponding and/or cash dedication to meet water quality standards.
There are also wetland issues associated with the proposed plat.
WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS
This development will generate stormwater that will discharge
directly to Pond AP-19 in Slater Park, a water body classified for
scenic recreation uses (Figure 2). Since City policies prohibit
any further degradation of water quality in ponds of this
classification, staff is recommending that the development meet
it's water quality requirement through on-site ponding for those
areas that will discharge to AP-19.
The developer's current site plan shows three separate small
ponding areas that would catch runoff from various portions of the
site. However, the ponds themselves are too small to meet the 3-4
foot minimum average depth criteria in the NURP standards the City
uses for water quality pond design. In addition, three separate
ponds to serve a 10 acre site creates unnecessary long-term
maintenance responsibilities for the City.
Staff's preference is to have the developer look at using only one
pond to collect and treat runoff from the impervious areas of the
development, though the site plan would probably have to be
modified to allow this. Two possible ponding areas to accomplish
this objective are an existing stormwater ponding area (Pond AP-45)
on the west side of Slater's Road and a wetland depression
straddling the northwest corner of the site. Each would likely
have to be excavated to provide the necessary wet pond volume to
meet treatment standards and each lies partially or wholly on
property outside the development, so cooperation from additional
landowners would be necessary. The developer could also look at
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providing one ponding area entirely on the site.
WETLANDS IMPACTS
At staff's request, the developer hired a wetlands consultant to
conduct an inventory of the site. The inventory showed that there
are two wetland areas on the site, but staff have received no
information on what the developer intends to do to avoid or
minimize impacts to these wetlands as per the requirements of the
1991 Wetlands Conservation Act. Neither has a replacement proposal
been submitted. Consequently, there is insufficient information on
which to base a recommendation to the Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the proposed development be subject to an on-
site ponding requirement for all areas draining directly or
indirectly to Pond AP-19, and that the developer work with staff to
revise the pond layout (which is unacceptable in its present form)
prior to preliminary plat approval. Staff also recommends that,
prior to approval of the preliminary plat, the developer submit for
staff approval a wetlands impact report which addresses efforts
that will be taken to avoid or minimize wetlands impacts and
contains a replacement plan, if appropriate.
Rich Brasch
-Water Resources Coordinator
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MEMO TO: EAGAN ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL
RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM: JOHN K. VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
DATE: MAY 24, 1993
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
BACKGROUND
As the Commission is aware, during the past several months, the City has been preparing
a draft Tree Preservation Guideline Policy affecting new developments and building
construction. On March 10th, staff met with the Natural Resources Subcommittee of-the
APRNRC to gain input on the general content and requirements contained within the
policy. This was followed by a meeting with the developer's task force on April 8th. As a
result of input from those meetings, staff of the City's inter-departmental "Landscape
Committee" has prepared a final draft of the tree preservation guidelines for the review of
the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission.
Followia ig action of APRNRC, the tree preservation guidelines will be advanced to the
Advisory Planning Commission for approval on June 22nd. Final adoption by the City
Council is anticipated to occur at their regular meeting on July 6th.
Staff will be making a more detailed presentation of the tree preservation guidelines at the
June commission meeting and will be available to answer any questions commission
members may have.
FOR CO ISSION ACTION
To make a ecommendation to the Eagan City Council for the adoption, modification, or
denial o e fin draft Tree Preservation Guidelines and Tree Replacement Policy.
Jo K. VonDeLinde
Su rintendent of Parks
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CITY OF EAGAN
TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
INTENT AND OBJECTIVE
It is the intent of the City of Eagan to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural
environment of the community and to encourage a resourceful and prudent approach to the
development of wooded areas. In the interest of achieving these objectives the City of
Eagan has established comprehensive tree preservation guidelines relating to the:
• Protection and preservation of the environment and natural beauty of the city
• Assurance of orderly development within wooded areas to minimize tree and
habitat loss.
• Evaluation of the impacts to trees and wooded areas resulting from
development
Establishment of minimal standards for tree preservation and the mitigation
of environmental impacts resulting from tree removal
• Provision of incentives for creative land use and good site design which
preserves trees and minimizes tree removal and clearcutting during
development, and
• Enforcement of tree preservation guidelines to promote and protect the public
health, safety and welfare of the community
APPLICATION
These guidelines shall apply to all sites of new development and new building construction
in the City of Eagan.
DEFINITIONS
Builder
Any person or entity to whom a building permit is issued for the construction of a
single-family residence.
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Coniferous f Evergreen Tree
A woody plant which, at maturity, is at least twelve (12) feet or more in height,
having foliage on the outermost portion of the branches year-round.
Construction Area
Any area in which movement of earth, alteration in topography, soil compaction,
disruption of vegetation, change in soil chemistry, or any other change in the natural
character of the land occurs as a result of site preparation, grading, building
construction or any other construction activity.
Deciduous Tree
A woody plant which, at maturity, is at least fifteen (15) feet or more in height,
having a defined crown, and which loses leaves annually.
Developer
Any person or entity who undertakes to improve a parcel of land, by platting,
grading, installing utilities, or constructing any building thereon. For purposes of
these guidelines, a Developer does not include a Builder as defined herein.
Diameter
The length of a straight line measured through the trunk of a tree at 54 inches above
the ground.
Drip Line or Root Zone
The farthest distance away from the trunk of a tree that rain or dew will fall directly
to the ground from the leaves or branches of the tree.
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Forester
A person holding a Bachelor's degree in forestry from an accredited four-year college
of forestry.
Landscape Architect
A person licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Landscape Architect.
Nurseryman
A person licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Nurseryman.
Significant Tree
A healthy tree measuring a minimum of eight inches in Diameter for hardwood
Deciduous Trees or a minimum of 12 inches in Diameter for softwood Deciduous
Trees measured at 54 inches above the ground, and a minimum of 12 feet in height
for Coniferous/Evergreen Trees.
Significant Woodland
A grouping or cluster of Coniferous and/or upland Deciduous Trees, occupying 500
or more square feet of property, which are comprised predominantly of a single
species of Deciduous Trees between four inches and twelve inches in Diameter or
Coniferous Trees between four feet and twelve feet in height.
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DEVELOPMENTS
Unless otherwise determined by the City, the following process for preserving trees shall be
required for new development in any zoning district; new building construction in any zoning
district except single family residential (R-1); and for any existing commercial, industrial or
institutional building to be expanded by ten (10) percent or greater square feet, where an
approved tree preservation plan is not on file with the City.
1. Developers are required to do the following:
a) Prepare a Tree Preservation Plan which shall be incorporated on the grading
plan.
b) Implement the tree preservation plan prior to and during site development.
c) Submit a performance guarantee for compliance with the approved tree
preservation plan.
d) Comply with the City's Tree Replacement Schedule.
2. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be submitted with preliminary plat plans in
accordance with Chapter 13 of the City Code or as part of the landscape plan as
required under Chapter 11, (zoning ordinance) of the City Code.
3. The Tree Preservation Plan must be certified by a Forester, Landscape Architect, or
Nurseryman retained by the Developer.
4. The Developer shall be responsible for implementing the Tree Preservation Plan
prior to and during site grading and building construction.
5. The Tree Preservation Plan shall include the following items:
a) The name(s) and address(es) of property owners and Developers.
b) Delineation of the buildings, structures, or impervious surfaces situated
thereon or contemplated to be built thereon.
c) Delineation of all areas to be graded and limits of land disturbance.
d) Size, species, and location of all Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands
located within the area to be platted or within the parcel of record.
e) Identification of all Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands on all
individual lots. (The Developer shall be required to submit a list of all lot
and block numbers identifying those lots, along with the Tree Preservation
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Plan).
f) Measures to protect Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands.
g) Identification of all Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands proposed to
be removed within the Construction Area.
h) Size, species, and location of all replacement trees to be planted on the
property in accordance with the Tree Replacement Schedule.
i) Signature of the person preparing the plan.
6. Measures proposed to protect Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands shall
include:
a) Installation of snow fencing or polyethylene laminate safety netting placed at
the Drip Line of Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands to be preserved.
b) Identification of oak trees planned to be pruned between April 15th and July
1st; any oak trees so pruned shall be required to have any cut areas sealed
with an appropriate tree wound sealant.
7. Measures to protect Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands may include, but
are not limited to:
a) Installation of retaining walls or tree wells to preserve trees.
b) Placement of utilities in common trenches outside of the Drip Line of
Significant Trees, or use of tunneled installation.
c) Prevention of change in soil chemistry due to concrete washout and leakage
or spillage of toxic materials, such as fuels or paints.
d) Use of tree root aeration, fertilization, and/or irrigation systems.
e) Transplanting of Significant Trees into a protected area for later moving into
permanent sites within the Construction Area.
f) Therapeutic pruning.
8. The tree preservation plan will be reviewed by the City to assess the best available
layout to preserve Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands and to enhance the
efforts of the Developer to mitigate damage to Significant Trees. The Developer is
encouraged to meet with staff prior to submission of the preliminary plat application
or prior to application for the grading permit, whichever is sooner, to determine the
placement of buildings, parking, driveways, streets, storage and other physical
features which result in the fewest Significant Trees being destroyed or damaged.
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9. No more than twenty-five (25%) percent of the total number of Significant Trees and
Significant Woodlands may be removed as a result of the following construction
activities, when approved by the city as a part of a preliminary plat:
a. Site grading.
b. Installation of public utilities including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water,
natural gas, electrical service, and cable T.V.
c. Construction of public streets.
d. Construction /grading of drainageways.
e. Filling of any area.
f. Any activity within the Construction Area.
10. Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands may be removed on individual lots for
site grading; utility hook-ups; buildings; parking lots; driveways; storage areas;
recreation areas; private street; or similar site improvements.
The maximum number of Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands to be removed
on individual lots shall not exceed the thirty percent (30%) of the total number of
Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands which were existing upon the lot prior
to issuance of the building permit.
11. If any Significant Tree or Significant Woodland indicated to be saved on the Tree
Preservation Plan is destroyed or damaged, the Tree Replacement Schedule will be
enforced by the City (see attachment for guidelines on tree replacement).
12. The Developer shall provide the required performance guarantee following approval
of the Tree Preservation Plan and prior to any construction and/or grading. The
performance guarantee shall be included in the "performance guarantee" required in
Chapter 11 (zoning ordinance) of the City Code where a landscape plan is required.
For a plat the performance guarantee shall be added to the financial security
established for the plat, in an amount determined by the City Council.
13. The proposed grading plan shall be submitted to the City at least five working days
prior to the issuance of grading permit, to ensure compliance with the approved Tree
Preservation Plan. All sites shall be staked, as depicted in the approved grading
plan, before grading is to commence. The City shall inspect the construction site
prior to the beginning of the grading to ensure that protective fencing and other
protective measures are in place. No encroachment, grading, trenching, filling,
compaction, or change in soil chemistry shall occur within the fenced areas protecting
the Root Zone of trees to be saved.
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14. Prior to grading, all diseased and nuisance trees on the subject property, shall be
identified by the City Forester in accordance with Chapter 10 of the City Code. All
diseased and nuisance trees so identified shall be removed from the property at the
time of grading.
15. The tree protection measures shall remain in place until all grading, construction,
and restoration has been completed.
16. After grading, construction, and restoration has been completed a Forester,
Nurseryman, or Landscape Architect shall:
a. Certify in writing to the City that the tree preservation plan was followed.
b. Certify in writing to the City that the tree protection measures were installed.
c. Indicate which Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands remain and which
have been destroyed or damaged.
d. Submit a plan for City review identifying where replacement trees, if required,
will be integrated into the approved landscape plan or another plan as
required by the City.
17. Following written request by the Developer for acceptance, the performance
guarantee will be released upon verification by the City that the Tree Preservation
Plan was followed and that the Tree Replacement Schedule was complied with where
necessary.
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SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
The following process for preserving trees shall be required of all Builders.
1. Except where no Significant Trees or Significant Woodlands exist within the
Construction Area of the site, the City requires that an individual lot Tree
Preservation Plan be submitted no later than application for a building permit. The
plan shall be consistent with the original tree preservation plan for the plat, where
said plan exists.
2. The Builder will be responsible for implementing the Tree Preservation Plan prior
to and during construction.
3. The individual lot Tree Preservation Plan must be provided by the Builder and
include:
a) The name(s) and address(es) of property owners and Builders
b) Delineation of all areas to be graded, limits of land disturbance, and buildings
to be situated thereon.
c) Size, species, and location of all Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands
within the proposed Construction Area.
d) Identification of all Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands proposed to
be removed within the Construction Area.
e) Measures to protect Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands.
f) Signature of the person preparing the plan.
4. Measures proposed to protect Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands shall
include:
a) Installation of snow fencing or polyethylene laminate safety netting placed at
the Drip Line of Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands to be preserved.
b) Identification of oak trees planned to be pruned between April 15th and July
1st; any oak trees so pruned shall be required to have any cut areas sealed
with an appropriate tree wound sealant.
5. Measures to protect Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands may include, but
are not limited to:
a) Installation of retaining walls or tree wells to preserve trees.
b) Placement of utilities in common trenches outside of the Drip Line of
Significant Trees or use of tunneled installation.
c) Prevention of change in soil chemistry due to concrete washout and leakage
or spillage of toxic materials such as fuels or paints.
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d) Use of tree root aeration, fertilization, and/or irrigation systems.
e) Transplanting of Significant Trees into a protected area for later moving into
permanent sites within the Construction Area.
f) Therapeutic pruning.
6. The tree preservation plan will be reviewed by the City to assess the best available
layout of buildings and driveways which will result in the fewest Significant Trees and
Significant Woodlands being destroyed or damaged.
7. The maximum number of Significant Trees and Significant Woodlands to be removed
on individual lots shall not exceed 20% of the total number of Significant Trees and
Significant Woodlands which were existing upon the lot prior to issuance of the
building permit.
8. At least three (3) working days prior to construction or grading, Builders shall be
required to request approval of on-site (installed) tree protection measures by the
City.
9. The City will continue to monitor the tree protection measures at the time of routine
inspections.
10. The tree protection measures shall remain in place until all grading and construction
activity is terminated.
11. If any Significant Tree indicated to be saved on the Tree Preservation Plan is
destroyed or damaged the Tree Replacement Schedule will be enforced by the City
(see attachment for guidelines on tree replacement).
12. The City will inspect the building site in order to determine compliance with the
approved Tree Preservation Plan. The City will determine that:
a) compliance has been met, or
b) alternative mitigation measures have been implemented, or
c) appropriate tree replacement measures have been approved by the City.
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CITY OF EAGAN
TREE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE
Developers and Builders will be required to replace all Significant Trees and Significant
Woodlands which were indicated on the tree preservation plan to:
a. be saved, but which were ultimately destroyed or damaged and,
b. be replaced due to their need for removal to accommodate construction
activity.
These replacement trees shall be addition to any other landscape requirements of the City.
The Developer or Builder will be required to replace each of the Significant Trees destroyed
or damaged with the number and size of trees in accordance with the following schedule:
Size of Tree Damaged or Destroyed Number of Replacement Trees
Category--A Category B Category C
1. Coniferous - 12 to 24 feet high 1 2 4
2. Coniferous - 24 feet or higher 2 4 8
3. Hardwood deciduous
- 8 to 20 inches Diameter 1 2 4
4. Hardwood deciduous
- greater than 20 inches Diameter 2 4 8
5. Softwood deciduous
- 12 to 24 inches Diameter 1 2 4
6. Softwood deciduous
- greater than 24 inches Diameter 2 4 8
Size of Replacement Trees
Category A trees shall be no less than the following sizes:
Deciduous Trees - Not less than 4 inches in Diameter
Coniferous Trees - Not less than 12 feet in height
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Category B trees shall be no less than the following sizes:
Deciduous Trees - Not less than 2 1/2 inches in Diameter
Coniferous Trees - Not less than 6 feet in height
Category C trees shall be no less than the following sizes:
Deciduous Trees - Not less than 1 1/2 inches Diameter
Coniferous Trees - Not less than 4 feet in height
The Developer or Builder will be required to replace every 250 square feet of Significant
Woodland, or increment thereof, with one Category B replacement tree or two Category C
replacement trees.
Where 10 or more replacement trees are required, not more than 50 (fifty) percent of the
replacement trees shall be of the same type of tree without the approval of the City.
Replacement trees shall be planted on the subject property. If for some reason, all the
replacement trees cannot be planted on the subject property, those remaining to be planted
shall be located on other property owned by the Developer/Builder located within the City
of Eagan, or on property owned by the City of Eagan. The City Forester shall determine
the location of the placement of trees on City property.
Any replacement tree which is not alive or healthy, or any Significant Tree to be saved
which subsequently dies due to construction activity within one (1) year after the date that
the last replacement trees have been planted, shall be removed by the Developer or Builder
and replaced with a new healthy tree meeting the same minimum size requirements within
eight months of removal.
7b:treepres.050
Rev. 5/26/93
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MEMO
city of eagan
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JUNE 1, 1993
RE: PAVILION/SHELTER RESERVATION USE
After having received an increasing number of requests for unpaid reserved use of
pavilions/shelters by schools, staff felt it was important to review some guidelines in
allowing this type of use. We have received several requests this year for end-of-school
picnics from I.S.D. 196, 197 and 191 along with unpaid reservation requests from school
districts outside the City of Eagan.
Some of the guidelines for unpaid reservations for schools would include:
• Unpaid reservation times would be within the school day hours so as not
to interfere with "reservable" evening hours.
• Unpaid reservations would be allowed during the school year only.
• Unpaid reservations would not be allowed on weekends or holidays.
• Unpaid reservations would be allowed for public schools within Eagan only.
• Unpaid reservations would be allowed for events that involve an entire
grade level, not single teacher's classes.
• Unpaid reservations would not be allowed for school activity groups.
This information is provided for Commission review and discussion in an attempt to clarify
reservation policies for pavilions/shelters.
KV:cm
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
r1 FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: MAY 25, 1993
RE: OUTLOT ACQUISITION; BRIDLE RIDGE SECOND ADDITION
Background:
Two outlots (see attached) were created by Sienna Corporation with the Bridle Ridge
Second Addition. These outlots are identified as outlots C and D. It was their expectation
and intention that when the Govern Trust property was developed, these two outlots would
be incorporated into a residential subdivision. Sienna had gone so far as to prepare a
preliminary drawing reflecting this. Argus Development has acquired the property and has
now prepared a preliminary plat application for processing by the City. These two outlots
then become landlocked unless they are incorporated into the new residential subdivision.
In preliminary discussions with Sienna Corporation there seems to be some willingness to
sell this property to the City for parks purposes.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources is interested in acquiring these
outlots to extend a trail along the westerly edge around a small pond. Staff is currently
reviewing this pond for enlargement for water quality purposes. Additional property would
allow for enlargement of the water pond and for integration of a trailway.
Issue:
The issue before the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission is determination of the
need and value of these two outlots for acquisition for parks purposes. Negotiations with
the property owner can proceed after that time. It will also be important for the Advisory
Commission to come to some determination of value of the property at a later date should
the staff be successful in negotiating some type of acquisition price.
For Commission Action:
Recommend staff to negotiate acquisition of Outlots C and D, Bridle Ridge Second
Addition.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JUNE 1, 1993
RE: RECENT FIRES AT PARK FACILITIES
This memo is to alert the Advisory Commission regarding two recent arson attempts at
Eagan park facilities. One at the Northview Athletic facility and one at Lexington Park.
As a result of those arson attempts, the City has sustained some fire damage which has been
reviewed with the City's insurance agent. Repair work at Northview was successfully
completed this past weekend through a contractor. The second fire at Lexington Park is an
issue for the Advisory Commission to review.
Lexington Park shelter building is a "temporary" facility that has been there for
approximately 18 - 20 years and is in fair to poor condition. This is a garage-type facility
that was originally moved into the park with the intent that some day it would be replaced
with a more permanent structure. The structure is used as a warming house facility in the
winter time. Last year, the Advisory Commission visited this building, along with the
temporary building located at Woodhaven Park, to determine the best solution for
replacement of these two structures given their deteriorated condition. It was their
conclusion that the City should look at replacing these two structures either through rent
or purchase of a trailer. Given the recent fire at the Lexington shelter building and the
amount of damage to the facility, it is recommended that this building now be razed and
that the Commission either reaffirm their earlier decision or draw a conclusion.
Attached is a report from June 25, 1992, to the. Advisory Commission concerning the
condition of the warming houses at Lexington and Woodhaven Parks. It does reflect that
the Commission recommended that funds be budgeted for the purchase of a trailer for the
Woodhaven Park and trailer rental for Lexington Park for a minimum of two years. Those
recommendations, unless modified, will be implemented in the 1993 budget.
Staff would again like the Advisory Commission to revisit this issue to reaffirm their
previous recommendation or make a new recommendation, if it is warranted.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: JOHN VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
DATE: JUNE 25, 1992
RE: STATUS OF WARMING HOUSES; WOODHAVEN AND LEXINGTON
PARKS
BACKGROUND
In the early 1970's the first Eagan Parks were developed. Parks such as Woodhaven,
Carnelian, Highview, Country Home, Lexington, Cedar Pond and Rahn were on the initial
development list.
In order to provide winter skating activities for the 10,000 city residents, "permanent" rinks
were built at Carnelian, Highview and Rahn. Portable rinks were planned for Woodhaven
and Lexington. Country Home received a pleasure rink and skating occurred on Cedar
Pond.
Temporary warming houses were built for each site, Country Home being the exception; it
received a windscreen, lean-to type of skate exchange bench. At the end of each season,
all of the warming houses were moved off site and stored at the Maintenance Facility.
As summer programming increased in numbers of sites and numbers of participants
requiring storage and shelter from the weather, some of the warming houses remained on
site year around. Examples were Woodhaven, Rahn, Carnelian and Lexington.
By the mid 70's it was recognized that moving the warming houses was causing structural
damage. That practice was discontinued in the hopes that five or more years of service
could be rendered from the "temporary structures."
In the early 80's, the original warming houses were still in service. Rahn's had been
relocated at Clearwater Park and Cedar Pond's at Pilot Knob Park.
Following the successful Parks Bond Referendum in 1984, the philosophy for construction
of shelter buildings in parks changed. In parks where winter and summer recreation
programs are conducted, a shelter with activity space and indoor toilets is constructed.
Status of Warming Houses
June 25, 1992
Page 2
Examples are Goat Hill, Quarry, Sky Hill and Bridle Ridge. The Rahn Building,
constructed in 1976 was already in the year-round mode. An additional criterion is that two
hockey rinks be constructed at parks with shelter buildings.
Parks in which year-round recreation programs do not occur have received an alternative
style of shelter. Carnelian and Clearwater are examples of this scenario. The shelters
provide open space for skate changing and a portable toilet is provided outdoors.
For the past several years, Ridgecliff, Pilot Knob, Woodhaven and Lexington Parks have
been betwixt and between. Each site has only one hockey rink, an important disqualifier
for a shelter building. Trailers have been used at Ridgecliff and Pilot Knob Parks for
warming and skate exchange. Woodhaven and Lexington have continued to use the
temporary warming houses, first built over 20 years ago.
Where summer recreation programs are concerned, Ridgecliff is a playground site, a
qualifier for some type of shelter. Pilot Knob and Lexington are playwagon sites and
Woodhaven currently has no summer program activity.
ISSUES
Several overall issues are of importance at this time.
• Given the deteriorating condition of the buildings, the immediate question of the
temporary warming houses at Woodhaven and Lexington Parks must be addressed.
This memorandum will assess their condition as well as program considerations.
• The condition of the Woodhaven rink, constructed in 1983, requires notice and an
action plan.
• Design of Woodhaven and Lexington Parks should be considered in light of the Parks
Master Plan and the Commission's vision of the community's need for facilities within
these neighborhood parks five to ten years from now.
DISCUSSION
Recreation program considerations:
A copy of Recreation Supervisor Jon Oyanagi's winter program report is attached for the
Commission's review. Woodhaven and Lexington Parks are Class C sites. Responding to
attendance during the winter of 1990-91, Lexington was staffed seven (7) days a week,
similar to A and B sites. Woodhaven, however, was open on weekends only after the
holiday vacation.
Status of Warming Houses
June 25, 1992
Page 3
Again, this was in response to prior years' attendance; in Woodhaven's case a decline in
attendance for three consecutive years.
The average attendance chart on the last page of Jon's memo shows pleasure skaters and
hockey players, hockey highlighted. The chart confirms staffs perception of increased
attendance at Woodhaven Park last winter. Programmatically, both Woodhaven and
Lexington's attendance are at a level for seven (7) day a week operation.
Summer Activities
The playwagon is stationed at Lexington Park one morning per week. Currently no summer
recreation activities are held at Woodhaven. The playwagon was last scheduled there in
1989. Staff's opinion is that the maximum summer programming in either park in the
foreseeable future is the playwagon.
Programmatically, staffs view is that shelter is required only for the winter skating season.
Among the alternative solutions to provide shelter at Woodhaven and Lexington,
considering the level of attendance and the fact that no hockey team practices are scheduled
at the sites, a trailer unit would meet the use needs in the immediate future.
MAINTENANCE PERSPECTIVE
If it is the Commission's direction to continue operation of Woodhaven and Lexington Parks
under their current status as Class C skating facilities, a decision will need to be made
regarding the disposition of the warming shelters and hockey rinks at these sites.
Shelter Buildings
As noted earlier, the buildings at both parks were constructed in the early 1970's and have
provided well over 15 years of service to the public. Each structure consists of a wood floor
joist system, plywood/stud walls and a plywood roof with shingles. The buildings are
serviced with overhead electrical wire and portable propane fuel tanks for heat.
From a maintenance and operations perspective, the Commission should give immediate
attention to the removal of both buildings prior to the 1992/93 skating season. The flooring
systems under each building have rotted significantly, to the extent that the structural
integrity of the floors and the wall supports are in question. It was noted during a recent
inspection by the City's Risk Management consultant that neither of the structures comply
with the Minnesota State Uniform Building Code and have inherent dangers associated with
the operation of a propane furnace in an all-wood structure. Moreover, the buildings do
not offer any form of insulation and, consequently, are significantly more expensive to heat
than the newer generation of enclosed park shelter buildings.
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Status of Warming Houses
June 25, 1992
Page 4
Beyond these factors, it is difficult to achieve (or maintain) an aesthetic condition to the
structures given their age, deterioration and lack of architectural integrity. Again, for these
reasons, the replacement of both buildings with a permanent or portable structure is deemed
appropriate if operation of these winter skating sites is to continue.
Hockey Rinks
With respect to the hockey rinks at these two locations, department staff is recommending
that the Woodhaven hockey boards scheduled for replacement in 1993, if the city wishes to
continue operating rinks at this location. The hockey boards were originally installed in
1983 as part of a reorganization of facilities at Woodhaven Park. Experience has shown that
hockey rinks typically need to be replaced after 10-12 years due to a deterioration of posts,
frost heaving and damage to the cyclone fence. In addition to these problems, the south end
of the Woodhaven rink is cut into an embankment of soils which has further deteriorated
the condition of the boards. In light of these factors, the replacement of the Woodhaven
rink in 1993 has been identified as a priority.
The other rinks within the park system are in good to excellent condition having been
constructed between 1985 and 1991. The Lexington rink, which is a portable unit, was
replaced last year, with new dasher boards (panels) and corners. Accordingly, it is unlikely
that any other hockey rinks will require replacement and/or significant repair prior to 1995
or 1996.
Alternatives
The above discussion points to three possible alternatives for providing on-site warming
house facilities at the Lexington and Woodhaven sites:
Alternative 1 Repair existing shelters. Steps could be taken to replace the wood
joist system under the Woodhaven and Lexington shelters. While this
would serve the immediate need of supporting the floor, it would not
address the long-term problems of building code requirements, energy
consumption, or improving the aesthetic quality of these parks. From
a practical standpoint, the condition of the buildings simply does not
warrant an additional investment beyond superficial maintenance or
hardware replacement. Consequently, this option is discounted as a
sound long-term solution, but could be a short-term solution.
Alternative 2 Construct permanent shelter buildings. Through the use of
maintenance forces, new shelter buildings could be constructed at these
sites, paralleling the designs used at Clearwater or Carnelian Parks.
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Status of Warming Houses
June 25, 1992
Page 5
The Clearwater building was constructed in the fall of 1989 at a cost
of approximately $12,000 (not including labor). This building has
proven to be functional, energy-efficient and in line with the City's
standards for architectural integrity.
Although this approach has been successfully employed in certain
instances, the Commission must address the larger question of the
appropriateness of permanent shelter buildings at Woodhaven and
Lexington Parks. Previous Commissions have recommended against
the installation of permanent structures at similar skating facilities,
such as Ridgecliff or Pilot Knob Parks. Lower winter use levels and
questionable public value during the summer months suggest that a
permanent facility may be more than is warranted for a neighborhood
park with a single skating facility.
Alternative 3 Use portable shelter buildings. Portable shelters may prove to be a
practical alternative for providing warming facilities at Woodhaven and
Lexington Parks. These units offer the greatest level of flexibility with
respect to programmatic and operational needs. As noted earlier,
trailers are currently in use at Ridgecliff and Pilot Knob Parks and
have previously been used at Clearwater and Bridle Ridge Parks. The
portable trailer which the department purchased in 1987 essentially
offers the same interior aesthetic qualities as the Clearwater shelter
building. And, unlike permanent buildings, portable shelters can be
moved to more heavily used sites in support of summer recreation
programs and events. Moreover, their initial acquisition cost on a
square foot basis is about the same or slightly lower than a permanent
shelter. In the final analysis, the adaptability of portable buildings
coupled with the obvious advantage of not constructing permanent
buildings at potentially lower-use sites would suggest that this is a
sound alternative.
If seasonal or portable buildings are the preferred alternatives, the
question, then, is whether to purchase or lease the required units. The
current rental rates are approximately $800 per winter for each
portable building, including costs for delivery, set-up, access ramps, etc.
By contrast, a similarly sized unit, built to the City's specifications,
could be purchased for about $8,000. In other words, the City could
achieve a full payback on its investment in about 10 years. Since each
unit would have a probable life expectancy of 15 to 20 years, outright
purchase would appear the most fiscally prudent option for the City in
the long term.
5.
Status of Warming Houses
June 25, 1992
Page 6
For Commission Action
In light of the present condition of the warming houses at Lexington and Woodhaven Parks,
it is appropriate that the Commission recommend a course of action for the short term. The
Commission may also chose to consider the long term in view of the assessment of the
condition of the Woodhaven rink.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
tFROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
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DATE: MAY 25, 1993
RE: NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL FUNDING PROGRAM
Staff has recently received grant application materials for the National Recreation Trail
Funding Program. Guidelines for the program indicate that dollars can be used for the
development of trail linkages, maintenance of existing recreation trails, development of trail
support facilities and construction of new trails on municipal property. The City must match
the grant amount by 25%. The maximum grant amount being approximately $50,000.
Consequently, the largest single project which can be undertaken must not be greater than
$62,500.
Staff has developed a list of approximately twenty potential projects for review. Staff
believes that two applications could be submitted which have a greater possibility for
potential funding. Due to the fact that the application deadline is June 10, the Commission
will have to act quickly in order that staff can prepare the two applications for funding. This
program should not be confused with the ISTEA application recently submitted.
For Commission Action
To recommend two projects from the list of twenty for grant application to the National
Recreation Tails Funding Program.
KV/nh
Commission/trailfnd.mem
31.
List of Potential Projects under National Recreation Trails Grant Program
May 15, 1993
1. Burr Oaks Park - walking trails
2. Blue Cross/Blue Shield Road - separated pedestrian trail
3. Blackhawk Road - separated pedestrian trail (BC/BS Rd. - Silver Bell Rd.)
4. Murphy Parkway - trail access to Blackhawk Park
5. Peridot Path Park - walking trail
6. Rahn Park - internal trail connections
7. Pin Oak Drive/Nicols Road - separated pedestrian trail
8. Lexington Avenue - separated pedestrian trail (Patrick Rd. - Wilderness Run)
9. Ravine Park - walkway trail/boardwalk
10. Highline Trail - Walnut Hill to Trapp Farm connection
11. Dodd Road - separated pedestrian trail (Cliff Rd. to Diffley Rd.)
12. Oak Pond Hills Park - walking trails
13. "Lexington/Diffley" Park - walking trails
14. McCarthy property - trails corridor acquisition
15. Wandering Walk/Trotter's Ridge - lineal trail
16. Denmark Ave./Duckwood Drive - separated pedestrian trail
17. Mueller Farm Park - walking trail
18. 1993 Trails Maintenance Plan Implementation
19. Information kiosks and shelters (Highline Trail/Other locations)
20. Acquisition of Soo Line R.R. R.O.W. - Mendota Heights Rd. to Eagandale Blvd.
TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH
WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
C.J. LILLY
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARK PLANNER
RE: FIELD REVIEW OF PROPOSED GARDENWOOD PONDS PRELIMINARY
SITE PLAN BY NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE
DATE: MAY 27, 1993
On Thursday, May 20, the Natural Resources Subcommittee of the
Commission met for two hours with staff to review the proposed
preliminary site plan for the Gardenwood Ponds plat application.
Commission members present were John Rudolph, Steve Thompson, and
Dave Szott.
The purpose of the meeting was to allow staff to obtain feedback
from Commission members regarding a number of important natural
resources issues, including water quality protection, wetlands
preservation, flood control, woodland preservation, and park/trails
dedications. The size of the development, together with the number
and magnitude of the natural resources issues associated with the
site, made a preliminary review of the plan with Commission
representatives highly desirable in the view of staff. The full
Commission is expected to review the preliminary plat application
for this development at its July meeting.
The conclusions reached as a result of the meeting are summarized
below:
1. In general, the developer has made an excellent effort to
lay out roads and lots to avoid significant impacts to
wetlands and woodlands.
2. It will be desirable to require staff review/guidance on
the grading of individual lots to make sure that the
woodland resource receives the maximum level of
protection reasonably possible.
3. The City should takes steps to obtain all or a large part
of Lot 27 in the southeast corner of the development.
Obtaining this lot will allow development of a trail
corridor between Northview Road and Bridle Ridge Park
while maintaining a buffer between Trotter's Ridge and
the proposed trail.
4. The developer's proposal to fill and replace less than .7
acres of wetlands on the site appears reasonable.
5. Where possible, the development should meet its water
quality treatment requirements through on-site ponding.
6. Enlargement of Pond JP-20.1 to protect water quality in
Bald Lake is desirable.
7. Pond JP-58, classified as wildlife habitat in the City's
water quality management plan, is not yet incorporated
into the City storm sewer system. The City's stormsewer
comprehensive plan calls for a connection between JP-58
and JP-19, an adjacent sediment basin that is highly
impacted by stormwater runoff. City engineering staff
are evaluating whether this connection is necessary to
resolve existing flooding problems just down drainage.
It was the feeling of the subcommittee that, if possible,
the connection between JP-58 and JP-19 should not be made
in order to protect the integrity and values of JP-58.
The feedback we recieved from subcommittee members was extremely
helpful. We hope the subcommittee members who attended the review
will let us know if we have mis-interpreted or left out anything.
Than
Rich Brasch C.J. 1 1
Water Resources Coordinator Landscape chite /Park
Planner
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH
WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
RE: STATUS OF THE 1991 WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PERMANENT PROGRAM.
DATE: MAY 30, 1993
Background
As Commission members will recall from past discussions, the 1991
Wetlands Conservation Act is designed to increase the level of
protection for all wetlands from filling and draining activities
The Act also assigns to local government units (LGU's) the
responsibility for implementation. The City of Eagan, through the
water resources program, has assumed the staff responsibility for
carrying out this statutory obligation within the City's
boundaries.
Since January, 1992, all LGU's have been operating under the
interim program rules. Key requirements of these rules are as
follows:
1. To the extent that filling or draining of wetlands cannot
reasonably be avoided or minimized, the interim program
requires that drained or filled wetlands be replaced at
a ratio of at least 1:1. That is, for every acre of
wetland filled or drained, one acre of wetland must be
created.
2. Stormwater detention basins, such as the NURP basins
routinely required by the City of Eagan to mitigate water
quality and flooding impacts of new developments,
constitute acceptable. wetland replacement features for
any type of wetland filled or drained.
3. Both the assessment of options to avoid or minimize
impacts to wetlands and the approval of a wetlands
replacement plan are relatively informal processes that
can occur at the staff level.
Operation of the program under this set of rules was intended to
extend to July 1, 1993 at which time the permanent program rules
were to take effect. Briefly, some of the most significant changes
mandated by the permanent rules are as follows:
1. The standard for determining replacement requirements
will move from considerations of area to emphasizing
considerations of function/value. The standard assumes
that any time a given wetland is replaced with a wetland
of another type, the replacement wetland automatically
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has a lower function/value. The result is that the
replacement requirement for drained or filled wetlands in
urban areas will range from 2-4.5 acres for every 1 acre
impacted.
2. Detention basins will in most cases not be suitable as
replacement for wetlands filled or drained.
3. The requirements to analyze alternatives for impact
avoidance are significantly more rigorous and will take
substantially more time for parties causing a potential
impact to prepare and for the City to evaluate. In
addition, the rules require much more detailed
replacement plan analysis and require that the plan in
many cases be advertized for public comment.
Policy Decision on Implementation of Permanent Program Rules
As a result of the rule-making process for the Permanent Program
and activities during the most recent legislative session, a number
of changes have been made to the Wetlands Conservation Act program.
The most significant change is that the interim program can be
extended by any length of time up to 6 months (to December 31,
1993) at the discretion of the LGU. The City staff are requesting
the Commission's input to help develop a recommendation for the
City Council regarding this issue.
Some considerations affecting that decision are outlined below:
1. Early implementation of the permanent program rules would
provide a greater degree of protection for existing
wetlands because the process for securing approval to
drain/fill is considerably more rigorous.
2. The permanent program will be more time consuming for
staff to set up and administer than is the interim
program.
3. Implementation of the program will affect all projects-
public as well as private-that receive at least
preliminary approval by the City after the effective date
for the permanent rules.
4. It may make sense to maintain the same standards over a
given construction season and switch standards between
construction seasons.
5. The rules are complex, the potential workload
ramifications for staff uncertain, and the implications
of the rule regarding the time and data requirements
needed for the City to review and approve a project have
not yet been fully analyzed. It may be desirable for
staff to work with the Commission's Natural Resources
Committee over the next 4-8 weeks to assess these issues
and return to the full Commission with a recommendation
regarding when to implement the permanent program rules.
Staff Recommendation
Staff would prefer to work with the Natural Resources Commission to
develop a recommendation for consideration by the full Commission.
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Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
43.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
1. The opening day of Recreation Program registration resulted in 1649 activity registrations. This
represented $24,663.00 in gross revenue.
Several people chose to "line-up" as early as 6:30 a.m. The line, however, was shorter and moved more
quickly than in previous years. A typical wait early on was 1/2 hour. By 9:30 a.m. staff could keep up,
which enabled a registration to be completed in 10 minutes.
2. Eagan Athletic Association baseball and softball have begun playing games. The team count of the
various sports is as follows:
1993 Teams # of Participants # of 1992 Participants
In-house baseball 139 1946 1644
Travel baseball 9 126 130
In-house softball 67 938 802
Travel softball 9 126 65
Bantam soccer 24 378 338
Travel soccer 23 345 292
In order to accommodate two games each week for each team, two new neighborhood parks; Captain
Dodd and Wescott Station, have had to be included among the facilities used by EAA. This is primarily
due to the very limited availability of Pinewood Elementary.
Staff is hopeful that it was successfully influential in delaying field repair at Deerwood Elementary until
mid-July. Field space does not exist elsewhere for the 13 games played at Deerwood each week.
3. Organizational meetings have been held for the Men's Tennis League and Co-Recreational TeamTennis.
The men's league will begin play on June 1, TeamTennis on June 16.
4. Several local Volvo tennis teams have called to reserve court space for the summer. The Northview
Athletic Courts are their preferred site. Space for the general public needs to be maintained in addition
to meeting the needs of these new groups.
5. The Department will run concessions for Region 1AA and 6AA high school girl's fastpitch softball
tournaments. Large crowds will likely attend games on May 28, 29, and June 1, 2 and 3.
6.. Vandals damaged the tennis court kiosk at Northview Athletic. Posting of reserved time will resume
now that repairs have been completed.
7. The pavilions at Trapp Farm and Thomas Lake and facilities at Northview and Rahn Athletic have been
reserved for picnics by elementary school groups. No fees are charged as long as the events are during
school hours and while school is in session. Clean up becomes a problem with events are on consecutive
days.
8. Staff are meeting with representatives from Wescott Square to further pursue recreational activity for
youth in that neighborhood this summer.
9. As of May 20, 8 families have requested scholarship assistance from the Parks and Recreation
Department. $294.50 is the total amount requested.
10. The Tiny Tots classes went on a field trip to the Dodge Nature Center in West St. Paul on May 10 and
May 13. The children toured the model farm exhibit and received hands-on experiences such as feeding
the horse and donkey as well as seeing the eleven baby pigs. The tour was followed by a picnic and play
time at Trapp Farm Park.
11. Staff is hired for all summer programs; 10 new and 20 returning staff make up this year's crew.
12. Turf maintenance has consumed a great deal of time and effort the past month. Spring fertilization,
aerification, seeding and limited weed spraying have all been completed, despite the wet and windy
weather.
13. While not yet needed due to the rainy spring, Park Maintenance workers Scott Eppen and Gary
Skogstad have inspected and programmed all of the park irrigation systems, ensuring that they will be
fully operational when needed.
14. With the warming weather, and the longer sunlight, city playstructures have seen a dramatic incre
in use. Thanks to the continued diligent efforts of Park Maintenance worker Don Buecksler
conducting inspections and repairs, all park patrons are ensured of having a safe play experience.
15. Inspections and repairs have also been conducted at all of the tennis courts and hardcourts. We have
seen a dramatic increase in use of the basketball courts, particularly at O'Leary and Skyhill Parks.
16. Construction has resumed on the Northview sun shelter. Early snows last fall prevented completion of
this project, but Park Maintenance workers Steve Hadden and Alex Lamers hope to complete
construction prior to the upcoming City League Tournament June 12th and 13th.
17. Installation of additional concrete waste receptacles and pads in selected sites has begun. Park
Maintenance workers Gary Skogstad and Scott Eppen are spearheading this effort.
18. Daily opening and cleaning of the park shelter restrooms, including weekends has begun. Special thanks
to all the seasonal extended maintenance workers for their efforts in this never ending task.
19. All the Athletic facilities are in full use. This includes Northview, Rahn, Goat Hill, Ohmann and all the
infields in the city for youth activities! Special thanks to Seasonal Maintenance workers Brian
Banaszewski and George Sellner for their work in dragging and striping the fields daily.
20. Eagan is hosting the State High School League Girls FastPitch Softball Region 6AA Tournament, and
the second round of the Region IAA tournament. Special thanks to ALL staff members for their efforts
in this regard.
21. After 14 years Tom Schuster has resigned from his position as City Forester with the City of Eag
Tom will begin his new job as City Forester/Parks Superintendent in New Hope on Monday, June 7
We wish to congratulate Tom on this exciting new development in his career, but are reminded that hi-
talents, enthusiasm, and smiling face will be sorely missed.
22. In May, the landscaping of Captain Dodd Park was completed along with the SBA landscaping project
at the Municipal Center.
23. On May 26th staff of the Parks and Recreation Department attended a Public Information Meeting on
the proposed Soo Line Railroad abandonment/regional trail concept being pursued by Dakota County.
The meeting (held in West St. Paul) was well attended with the principal issues focused on the safety
concerns of residents living in a seniors high rise adjacent to the proposed trail corridor. County
officials have indicated an interest in holding a similar public meeting in Eagan, in the near future, to
gain input of the public and the City on the feasibility/appropriateness of the trail.
24. The City has learned that it's application under the ISTEA program, has not been ranked high enough
to receive funding in the first grant cycle. The project received a total of 491 points, placing it 39th out
of 113 applications received under the bikeway/pedestrian category. 28 projects were funded with a
total of $10.3 million being allocated. It is anticipated that the City will re-apply again this fall.
•June 1, 1993 Council Meeting
.June 3, 1993 Commission Meeting
COMMISSIONHAPP.693
MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: JOHN K VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
DATE: MAY 25, 1993
SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT - OAK WILT DISEASE
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this report is to briefly update the Commission on activities being
undertaken by the Park and Recreation Department in 1993 relative to oak wilt disease
abatement.
In response to a growing concern over oak wilt in the City, staff presented a comprehensive
status report to the Commission on September 3, 1992. That report provided background
information on oak wilt disease, discussed key prevention measures for an oak wilt control
program; reviewed the current status of oak wilt disease in the community; and provided an
overview of alternative public policy initiatives. Given the level of detail involved with this
issue, a special follow-up workshop with the Commission was conducted on September 17,
1992. At that workshop, staff presented a preliminary draft of four public policies for
controlling and abating oak wilt disease in the City. These policies include public
education/technical services, public property management, regulation and enforcement, and
cost sharing programs. At the regular Commission meeting on October 1st, staff presented
some preliminary cost estimates for implementing a five-year comprehensive oak wilt
suppression program. An "Executive Summary" providing additional background and
information on the oak wilt issue can be found on the pages following this memorandum.
Given the significance of this issue, the Commission recommended that a joint Commission/
Council meeting be held to discuss the long-term financial obligations of the program along
with specific actions to be taken in the short-term. Based on that discussion, it was the
general consensus of the Council and Commission that steps should be taken in 1993 to
perform an aerial survey of oak wilt infection centers in the City and that a temporary tree
inspector be hired to perform ground truthing to confirm the aerial photo interpretation.
In addition, the Council and Commission expressed an interest in beginning a program of
public notification and abatement in the hardest hit areas of the community along with a
scaled down program for oak wilt removal and root trenching within public park areas. The
City Council also emphasized that the 1994 budget would not likely permit additional
financial allocations for an oak wilt program and that staff should explore alternatives for
working within the approved 1994 budget to carry out the initial components of a program.
Recommended budget transfers to accommodate these needs are outlined on the following
pages. As the Commission will note, transfers have been made from various portions of the
budget to provide the following allocations in 1993:
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STATUS REPORT - OAK WILT DISEASE
May 25, 1993
Page Two
• Seasonal tree inspector - $5,000
• Aerial photography - $3,200
• Contractual tree removal - $3,000
Trenching - $5,000
It is anticipated that by late summer, staff will be presenting a more complete report to the
Commission on the level and severity of oak wilt disease in the community - along with
refined public policy recommendations for a comprehensive five-year oak wilt abatement
program.
FOR C MMISSION ACTION
This it is presented for informational purposes only. No action of the Commission is
necess at t is time.
Jo n VonDeLinde
S erintendent of Parks
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COMMUNITY OAK WILT CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Within the last two to three years, Oak Wilt disease has grown to epidemic levels in the City of Eagan. Staff
estimates that there are now between 1,200 and 2,000 trees dying from Oak Wilt each year. In addition, there
are more than 100 separate infection centers scattered throughout the community. Virtually every major wood
lot south of Yankee Doodle Road has some type of infection center. Park properties that are known to contain
infected trees include Mueller Farm, South Oaks, Northview, Wandering Walk, Thomas Lake, Trapp Farm, Goat
Hill, Walnut Hill and Patrick Eagan. The City Forester now considers Oak Wilt to be a bigger problem than
Dutch Elm disease was in the early 1980's.
Oak Wilt is a fungal disease that kills all varieties of oaks that grow in Eagan. Once a tree is infected with the
Oak Wilt fungus the tree attempts to stop the spread of the fungus by producing substances called tylosis which
block the water conducting vessels of the tree and cause it to wilt.
Oak Wilt is generally spread from tree to tree by means of root grafts. Root grafts occur when trees of the same
species are growing close enough together that their root systems intertwine. As a result, Oak Wilt can spread
quickly through a stand of trees which is dominated by oak species. Oak Wilt can also be transmitted from tree
to tree by picnic beetles, which carry fungal spores to fresh wounds on oak trees of any species. Overland spread
is most likely to occur during the months of April, May and June.
Prevention must be the fundamental goal in any Oak Wilt control program. One of the keys to preventing Oak
Wilt is to avoid pruning or injury to trees during the months of April, May and June. Once disease trees are
located the root grafts that may occur between the diseased trees and surrounding healthy trees, must be
physically disrupted. The most efficient way of doing this is through the use of a vibratory plow. A liquid
chemical soil sterilant called Vapam can also be used to disrupt root grafts in areas that are inaccessible to a
vibratory plow. After root grafts have been disrupted, diseased oaks must be removed before any fungal growth
mats form. Since these spore mats also occur on firewood, as readily as on standing trees, wood must either be
debarked or covered with heavy plastic during the months of April through June. Recently, a fungicide called
Alamo has been developed which holds some promise of treating oak trees which already have the Oak Wilt
disease.
The effect of losing large quantities of oak trees will be a continued general reduction in the quality of forest
canopy in Eagan. This will result in reduced wildlife habit, less species diversity, and an overall decrease in the
aesthetic quality of many of Eagan's most beautiful areas. On an individual level this means a reduction in
property value, the loss of shade, and an increase in heating and cooling costs to our residents. Additionally,
the oak tree which is a symbol of Eagan's growth and development is now threatened by this very disease.
The establishment and implementation of a comprehensive Oak Wilt disease control program could limit the
loss of oak trees to less than a few hundred per year rather than the 1,200 to 2,000 we stand to lose annually if
no control program is initiated. If left untreated many wood lots will likely lose most of their oaks. Since oak
is the major forest cover type in many areas of Eagan, this could result in drastic changes in Eagan's forest
canopy.
In response to the oak wilt issue, four' public policies for controlling and abating oak wilt disease have been
reviewed with the Advisory, Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission (APRNRC). The first policy
entitled "Public Education/Technical Services" proposes the hiring of a half-time para-professional forester to
institute an aggressive information and education program aimed at mobilizing volunteer participation in the
abatement and prevention of Oak Wilt disease.
The second policy is that of public property management. There is currently a significant problem of Oak Wilt
disease within city parks affecting approximately 120 mature trees. This policy advocates the implementation
of a comprehensive management plan for Oak Wilt suppression and control in community parks and open space
areas. Included among the recommendations is a system-wide mapping of all Oak Wilt infection centers followed
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by the luring of seasonal forestry technicians to carry out tree removal, root grafting, chemical treatment and
reforestation.
Concurrent with the Oak Wilt suppression on public property, a strong regulation and enforcement program
must be established to deal with the problem on private property. This program would parallel a similar effort
to control Dutch Elm disease in the late 1970's. A half-time professional tree inspector is being recommended
to perform regular inspections of control zones, notify property owners of infected trees, perform firewood
inspections, and enforce mandatory compliance with the city's shade tree disease ordinance (which is already in
existence). Conceivably this half-time position could be combined with the public education/public service
function, described earlier, to create one full-time temporary Oak Wilt Coordinator charged with education,
technical assistance enforcement and cost sharing responsibilities. A new policy requiring the removal of all Oak
Wilt infection centers in new developments (prior to construction) and the preservation of existing healthy oak
trees is also being proposed.
The final public policy area is that of cost sharing programs. Under this policy the city would actively pursue
any future state Oak Wilt cost-sharing programs available to municipalities in Dakota County. Any available
matching grants could reduce the city's financial commitment for regulation, suppression and reforestation on
both public and private properties. This program area, however, should be considered supplementary to the first
three policies and not a replacement of them. Additional information concerning the specific goals,
objectives,and program elements of these four public policy areas is contained within the Oak Wilt Issues Packet
assembled for the Council's review.
At the APRNRC meeting on October 1st, staff presented some preliminary cost estimates for implementing a
five year comprehensive Oak Wilt suppression program. The chart depicting projected costs in the areas of
public education, public property management, and regulation/enforcement can be found near the end of the
packet. The estimated cumulative cost in each of these individual program areas is $170,000, $345,000, and
$158,500, respectively. The total cost of the program for a five year period is estimated at $682,500 or an average
of $136,500 per year. It is the opinion of staff, however, that this estimate represents the worst case scenario
in terms of total projected program costs. The potential exists for the city to participate in future federal and/or
state cost sharing programs which could reduce the city's financial commitment.
Based on a very conservative estimate, the implementation of a comprehensive Oak Wilt control program could
be expected to reduce the number of trees lost to Oak Wilt by a minimum of 300 per year. Using the State of
Minnesota Shade Tree Evaluation formula, an average 14" diameter red oak in good growing condition, situated
in a typical wooded residential setting, has a replacement value of approximately $1,983. Applying that value to
300 trees per year would equate to an annual benefit of about $594,900. Extrapolating this figure over the life
of a five year program would mean a total benefit or value to the community, in terms of preserved trees, of
approximately $2,974,500.
Based on these assumptions (which are again considered to be conservative) the benefit to cost relationship of
a comprehensive five year Oak Wilt suppression program would be about 4.4 to 1. In other words, for every
dollar invested in the program, approximately $4.40 in preserved forest canopy would be returned to the
community.
The information contained within the Oak Wilt packet is divided into three primary sections. The first section
contains a report that was given to the APRNRC on September 3rd providing an overall review of Oak Wilt
disease and a cursory review of proposed public policies. The second section contains more specific information
pertaining to forestry division operations, specific policy objectives, strategies for Oak Wilt control, and
information about state grant programs. The third and final section offers a five year breakdown of policy
implementation costs.
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1993 OAK WILT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED BUDGET TRANSFERS
1993 Amount Remaining
Account # Budget Description Amount Shift to for Forestry Operations
4130 $20,000 Wages - Temporary $5,000 Seasonal Tree $15,000
Inspector
4450 3,200 Other contractual 3,200 Aerial Photography -0-
services
4530 8,000 Other improvements 3,000 Tree removal - Parks
2,000 Trenching - Parks 3,000
4250 2,500 Landscape materials 1,500 Trenching - Parks 1,000
4397 1,500 Equipment rental 1,500 Trenching - Parks -0-
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MAY 6, 1993
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called
to order at 7:30 p.m. on May 6, 1993 with the following Commission Members present: David Szott, John
Rudolph, Ted Billy, Jonathan Widem, Frankie Hall, Stephen Thompson and Dan Mooradian. Commission
Members George Kubik, Erin lpsen-Borgersen, Deborah Johnson and Lee Markell were not present. Staff
present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; C.J. Lilly, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner;
Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; Rich Brasch, Water
Quality Coordinator and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary.
AGENDA
Dan Mooradian moved, Ted Billy seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as
presented.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1, 1993
Dan Mooradian moved, Stephen Thompson seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the
minutes of April 1,1993 as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Dan Mooradian moved, Stephen Thompson seconded with all members voting in favor to make the
following recommendations to the City Council:
1. WAIVER OF PLAT - RICHARD BERTZ. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks and
cash trails dedication. This development would be subject to a cash water quality dedication.
The vegetation and topography within 25 feet of the OHW would remain undisturbed both
during and after development. The fringe wetland associated with Hay Lake would be
delineated prior to preliminary plat approval and any filling or draining of wetlands on site
would be prohibited.
2. ROUNDS ADDITION - GREGORY & MARILYN ROUNDS. This proposal would be subject
to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. This proposal would also be subject
to a cash water quality dedication.
3. LAKEWOOD HILLS 2ND ADDITION - JEFFREY A. RUD. This proposal would be subject to
a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. This proposal would also be subject to
a cash water quality dedication.
4. PRETTYMAN HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION - LOT SPLIT. This proposal would be subject to
a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. This proposal would also be subject to
a cash water quality dedication.
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Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural ResourcesCommission
Minutes of May 6,1993
Page 2
LEXINGTON MEADOWS - CITY OF EAGAN
Director Vraa introduced this item as a preliminary plat, consisting of eight lots on approximately 8.3
acres of R-1 Single Family zoned property located at the intersection of Lexington and Diffley Roads. Mr. Vraa
continued that the land was acquired at the time of the Lexington/Diffley athletic site purchase. HUD required
that the purchase of this smaller parcel of land be a condition to the purchase of the athletic site. At the time
of the purchase it was the intention of the City Council that this smaller parcel would be rezoned from Multiple
Family to Single Family and then sold to recover the cost of purchase. Director Vraa continued that Outlot A
is being retained to provide for some type of trail node within the outlot. Mr. Vraa concluded that since the
property had been purchased with Park Site Fund dollars it would be redundant to request that this parcel be
subject to a cash parks and trails dedication.
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch indicated the Commission would need to make a recommendation
regarding whether the proposed development should be subject to a ponding and/or cash dedication to meet
water quality standards. Rich continued that this parcel lies in drainage basin J and that additional runoff
generated by this development will drain to Pond JP-69 and the to JP-770, both classified as sediment basins.
Pond JP-69 contains virtually no wet pond volume at present therefore, staff is recommending that Pond JP-69
be increased by 1.1 acre feet. It was noted that this work can be done as part of the Diffley Road
reconstruction project and will provide for a detention basing having a wet volume of approximately 2.0 acre-
feet.
Pat Connolly, 921 Curry addressed the issue of a petition with 135 signatures that was submitted to
the Advisory Planning Commission asking that the zoning of this property be reconsidered. Mr. Connolly
continued that he had appeared before the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission in
December and the Commission had made several recommendations to the City Council including some 'vest
pocket' park scenarios for this site. Mr. Connolly asked why the City Council didn't respond to the
Commission's recommendations.
Mr. Connolly continued that the purpose of the present petition was to see if the neighbors and the
City could come to some compromise regarding this parcel of land. He noted that Trapp Farm Park and
Northview Park are close but access to these parks is poor. It was noted that some of the neighbors
immediately adjacent to this proposed development. have approached the City to see if they could purchase
a portion of the land abutting their properties. After further review it was determined that purchase was not
a viable option for the neighbors.
Mr. Connolly stated that the neighborhood has shown the need for a park in this area and they would
still like to see one lot dedicated for park purposes. He identified that lot as the far eastern lot abutting Curry
since it had a transformer near the front and felt that that would render this lot less valuable. Pat continued
that the neighborhood is not looking for anything special that would require a lot of maintenance, rather they
just wanted a play area for the neighborhood children.
Commission Member Widem explained that several options had been provided to the City Council for
their consideration but they reiterated their desire to have this property rezoned and sold as single family lots
to recoup the purchase price. Dan Mooradian asked the location of the transformer on Lot 8 of this site.
Director Vraa identified the location noting that on an 85' front lot the location of the transformer was not
abnormal.
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Minutes of May 6, 1993
Page 3
Dan Mooradian then asked for background the absence of a trail to access Trapp Farm Park in this
area. Director Vraa stated that a trail was originally planned along Daniel Drive to Trenton and then to Trapp
Farm Park. The residents in the area asked the City Council to remove the trail along Daniel Drive, therefore
the trail was relocated to go along the north/south power easement west of Daniel Drive with eventual
connection to the Highline tr,;,i which connects Walnut Hill Park to Trapp Farm Park. It was noted that the
north/south access could not be accomplished until the property on the west side of Daniel Drive was
developed. Director Vraa also indicated that some residents have asked to have the Daniel Drive trail
reinstated. If that is to occur, Ken continued, the right-of-way provided on the west side of Daniel Drive is the
preferred alignment. Mr. Mooradian asked if a trails dedication was paid for a Daniel Drive trail. Director
Vraa responded that funds were escrowed to fund the north/south trail segment once the alignment was
changed by the City Council.
David Szott responded that the access to Trapp Farm Park is very awkward from this development.
Mr. Vraa responded that the access follows Trenton Trail to a high point near the dry pond. Grading is limited
because of the HWL of the dry pond. Ken continued that currently there is a worn path at this location and
an asphalt trail can be provided, however it would need to be a switch back trail or steps would need to be
installed since grading cannot occur.
David Szott asked if some type of on-road striping could be done on Daniel Drive to facilitate
walking/biking traffic. Director Vraa indicated that option could be considered along with posting 'no parking'
signs.
Jonathan Widem reiterated that if the residents were interested in reinstating a trail along Daniel Drive
their next step would be to petition for a trail in that location. Mr. Widem continued that the Commission has
made several recommendations to the City Council and the Council made it very clear that this parcel would
be rezoned and sold. Mr. Szott questioned why this item was on the agenda if there was no recommendation
the Commission could make regarding a trail or mini-park in this area. Director Vraa clarified that all
Preliminary Plats are routinely reviewed by the Advisory Commission for parks, trails and water quality
dedication issues. Mr. Connolly interjected that the Advisory Planning Commission had indicated their
discomfort with this project since they didn't feel the City should be in the land development business. Mr.
Vraa added that as part of the review process for preliminary plats, the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission reviews these items irregardless of the Advisory Planning Commission's
recommendations.
Afterfurther discussion, Dan Mooradian moved, David Szott seconded with all members voting in favor
to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding Lexington Meadows preliminary plat:
1. That no parks or trails dedication fees be assessed since the dollars for the purchase of this
property were obtained from the Park Site Fund.
2. That the development be subject to an on-site ponding dedication for water quality and that
the wet volume of the pond be at least 1.1 acre-feet.
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural ResourcesCommission
Minutes of May 6, 1993
Page 4
PARK NAMING
Director Vraa introduced this item noting that after some background work by former Commission
Member Dick Carroll three possible names had surfaced for what is now identified as Manor Lake Park. Those
names included Manor Lake which follows the name of the subdivision; Holz Park which is named after Otto
Holz who currently resides in the farm house and from which the property was acquired; and Lakeview Park
which references the view of the lake to the south not the view of the lake the park overlooks.
After reviewing the criteria for naming Eagan parks, Stephen Thompson moved, John Rudolph seconded
with all members voting in favor to table this item until the full Commission was present to decide on the
appropriate name.
WADING POOLS UPDATE
Director Vraa introduced this item reminding the Commission that staff had requested direction
regarding what depth of research should be done regarding research into wading pools. The preliminary report
was provided to the Commission in April and this report reflects the completion of research into this issue.
Superintendent of Recreation Peterson reviewed some of the information provided at the April meeting
indicating that the study began with an inquiry with the Department of Health which has the statutory
regulatory powers associated with wading pools. As reviewed at the April meeting, Dorothy noted that the
wading pool may, with specific signage, be managed without lifeguards on duty. Other state health code issues
reviewed included the fact that wading pools require 10 square feet per swimmer, they require toilets, showers
and dressing rooms and recirculation needs to have a water turn-over rate every 2 hours compared to 4 times
in 24 hours for regulation pools. A recent estimate of costs based on construction of wading pools in the City
of Minneapolis in 1990 was $160,380 which did not include design costs, site restoration, signage or utilities.
After reviewing usage in other communities it was noted that most wading pool facilities were part
of a larger swimming pool facility. In checking on liability issues, Superintendent Peterson continued that
according to the City's risk management company, liability is not a problem if signage is used, however
lifeguards would provide even more protection.
David Szott asked if it was the intention of the City Council that the wading pool be a revenue
generator. Director Vraa noted that the original intention was that the pool simply be a drain and fill facility
for casual use, however, it appears, after further research, that this is not a viable option at this time. Jonathan
Widem noted that based on a cost/usage standpoint it doesn't appear that a wading pool is a good option at
this time. Superintendent Peterson noted that research indicates the need for a deeper pool would be preferred,
however this is a decision for the City Council. It was mentioned by several Commission members that the
concept of a water play area should be incorporated into whatever plans surface.
Mr. Billy noted that a wading pool would satisfy only a small number of people at any given time and
would not be able to meet the demand for this type of facility. Stephen Thompson suggested that the City look
at the option of providing water play in several neighborhood parks rather than focus on one larger facility.
David Szott suggested that a wading pool should be incorporated within a larger water facility.
Commission Members thanked staff for their in-depth research into this project and asked that they be
kept up-to-date on future decision regarding this issue.
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Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural ResourcesCommission
Minutes of May 6, 1993
Page 5
CINNAMON RIDGE PARK
Director Vraa introduced this item explaining that a letter has been received from Jeffrey Boileau and
Conni Bradshaw, residents of the Cinnamon Ridge neighborhood, explaining their concern for youth playing
baseball at Cinnamon Ridge Park. It was noted that their concern was for the manner in which the youth are
using the field resulting in broken windows from baseballs and concern for smaller children using the park
while this type of play is occurring. Mr. Vraa continued that staff has taken a pro-active position by visiting
the youth while they are playing baseball and offering another type of ball that will not travel as far when hit.
It is hoped that this will help to diminish the concerns of homeowners as well as allow for the use of the park
by these youth.
Conni Bradshaw addressed the Commission noting that she appreciated the efforts the City has made
to help with this problem. Many of the residents are cognizant of the need to have facilities for youth in the
neighborhood to use and they would like to encourage this type of activity. They do feel, however, that
changing the type of ball being used is not sufficient. They would like to see some type of fencing or netting
installed to stop any balls from hitting the neighboring homes. She indicated that this has become a volatile
issue for some of the residents resulting in police being called to prevent the youth from playing ball. Ms.
Bradshaw's position is that there should be a way to solve this issue constructively without alienating the
residents or the youth.
Stephen Thompson indicated that kids are going to continue playing at this park, but a fence would
need to be very high in order to pre'.ent fhe balls from going into the neighborhood. John Rudolph thanked
Ms. Bradshaw and Mr. Boileau for their pro-active approach to this problem and asked if it was feasible to
consider fencing or netting around this play area. Dan Mooradian noted that the option of providing an
alternate ball would be much more effective than trying to fence an existing play area because of the cost
constraints. Dan continued that the new ball size should be allowed to work before looking at any other
options.
GOLF DRIVING RANGE
Director Vraa noted that a draft agreement has been reviewed with Mr. Helgeson and Mr. Kuchera with
changes and additions to be completed by the City Attorney and ready for Commission review shortly. Mr.
Vraa noted that as soon as a copy is received from the City Attorney, copies will be distributed to Commission
Members. It would appear that this item will be ready to discuss at the June meeting.
WATERFOWL FEEDING POLICY
Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde noted that in response to a City Council meeting regarding the goose
population at Cedar Pond Park research was done to see if it was feasible to place signs within the park to
discourage feeding of the geese. It was noted that this procedure, coupled with the translocation project
approved by the City Council, would substantially diminish the goose population overthe next several years.
Ted Billy indicated that a sign program was a good option. He also commented on the $1,000 per year
fee charged by the University of Minnesota to provide for translocation of geese noting that this was a very
reasonable fee.
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural ResourcesCommission
Minutes of May 6, 1993
Page 6
After further discussion Dan Mooradian moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in
favor to recommend to the City Council that a combination of signage posted at prominent locations at Cedar
Pond Park, combined with educational efforts through the local news media, newsletters and the distribution
of fliers through neighboring residents be incorporated to discourage the feeding of geese and ducks.
PARK SYSTEM PLAN UPDATE
Director Vraa indicated that the first meeting with Barton-Aschman will be scheduled shortly regarding
the update of the Park System Plan. Ken continued that he would keep the Commission up-to-date relative to
the joint meeting that will occur with the consultant.
FISH LAKE DIAGNOSTIC/FEASIBILITY STUDY
Rich Brash noted that Fish Lake is one of the six Class I direct contact recreation water bodies in the
City water quality management plan. He continued that it is the deepest lake in the city proper and has canoe
launching facilities.. An application for a Phase I Clean Water Partnership grant was submitted to the Pollution
Control Agency in October 1992 to fund a diagnostic feasibility study and implementation plan. Although the
project did not rank high enough to receive funding the City elected to pursue a Phase I study of its own to
address the font end data acquisition, analytical and planning needs to develop a sound lake management plan.
Rich continued that the work plan being pursued is based on the technical guidelines published for the Clean
Water Partnership Program.
Mr. Brasch then reviewed the status of the assessment effort to date including in-lake monitoring at two
locations with the sampling frequency changing to bi-monthly between May and October 1993. Snowmelt
runoff and rainfall runoff have been successfully monitored and daily precipitation is being monitored at
locations near the upper end of the Fish Lake drainage basin.
In response to a question by Mr. Rudolph regarding weed harvesting, Mr. Brasch responded that 5-7
acres have been cut in the shallow east basin and also within the small part of the west basin.
ISTEA GRANT APPLICATION
Park Superintendent VonDeLinde noted that this was an informational item only stating that this was
a grant application for the Minnesota River Valley Trail Access. The dollars involved are an 80% match of a
$400,000 project. John thanked Rich Pelletier, Dorothy Peterson and C.J. Lilly fortheir input into this process.
FORESTRY BROCHURES
Superintendent VonDeLinde shared the last of the forestry brochures which have just recently been
completed. There are a total of six brochures that complete the set and are available to the public.
STATUS OF TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
Superintendent VonDeLinde provided a brief background of the tree preservation policy process which
has included input from the Advisory Commission, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Forestry
and the city's Developer's Task Force. John noted that it is hoped that a final draft will be available for
Commission Members at their June meeting and hopefully will proceed to the City Council on June 15.
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural ResourcesCommission
Minutes of May 6,1993
Page 7
NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch explained that he would like to have the Natural Resources
subcommittee meet to walk the site at Gardenwood Ponds in an attempt to review some of the issues that will
arise on this site before it comes before the Commission in June.
After further discussion, May 20, 1993 was scheduled for the subcommittee meeting from 7- 8:30 p.m.
The subcommittee will walk the Gardenwood Ponds site and follow up with a meeting at the Central
Maintenance Facility.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Department Happenings highlighted included summer registration which will occur on May 15,
increased numbers anticipated for summer youth programs, adult softball registrations at 200 teams, a very
successful Earth Day Festival on April 25, boulevard trails are being swept, recycling containers have been
placed at athletic and community park sites, staff is continuing its cooperative efforts with the ISD 196 to
provide facilities and the Arbor Day celebration and annual tree sale were very successful again this year
Director Vraa introduced C.J. Lilly to the Advisory Commission. C.J. takes over the Landscape
Architect/Park Planner position after Steve Sullivan's resignation.
With no further business to conduct, John Rudolph moved, Dan Mooradian seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Secretary Date
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MAY 6, 1993
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called
to order at 7:30 p.m. on May 6, 1993 with the following Commission Members present: David Szott, John
Rudolph, Ted Billy, Jonathan Widem, Frankie Hall, Stephen Thompson and Dan Mooradian. Commission
Members George Kubik, Erin lpsen-Borgersen, Deborah Johnson and Lee Markell were not present. Staff
present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; C.J. Lilly, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner;
Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; Rich Brasch, Water
Quality Coordinator and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary.
AGENDA
Dan Mooradian moved, Ted Billy seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as
presented.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 1, 1993
Dan Mooradian moved, Stephen Thompson seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the
minutes of April 1,1993 as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Dan Mooradian moved, Stephen Thompson seconded with all members voting in favor to make the
following recommendations to the City Council:
1. WAIVER OF PLAT - RICHARD BERTZ. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks and
cash trails dedication. This development would be subject to a cash water quality dedication.
The vegetation and topography within 25 feet of the OHW would remain undisturbed both
during and after development. The fringe wetland associated with Hay Lake would be
delineated prior to preliminary plat approval and any filling or draining of wetlands on site
would be prohibited.
2. ROUNDS ADDITION - GREGORY & MARILYN ROUNDS. This proposal would be subject
to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. This proposal would also be subject
to a cash water quality dedication.
3. LAKEWOOD HILLS 2ND ADDITION - JEFFREY A. RUD. This proposal would be subject to
a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. This proposal would also be subject to
a cash water quality dedication.
4. PRETTYMAN HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION - LOT SPLIT. This proposal would be subject to
a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. This proposal would also be subject to
a cash water quality dedication.
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Minutes of May 6,1993
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LEXINGTON MEADOWS - CITY OF EAGAN
Director Vraa introduced this item as a preliminary plat, consisting of eight lots on approximately 8.3
acres of R-1 Single Family zoned property located at the intersection of Lexington and Diffley Roads. Mr. Vraa
continued that the land was acquired at the time of the Lexington/Diffley athletic site purchase. HUD required
that the purchase of this smaller parcel of land be a condition to the purchase of the athletic site. At the time
of the purchase it was the intention of the City Council that this smaller parcel would be rezoned from Multiple
Family to Single Family and then sold to recover the cost of purchase. Director Vraa continued that Outlot A
is being retained to provide for some type of trail node within the outlot. Mr. Vraa concluded that since the
property had been purchased with Park Site Fund dollars it would be redundant to request that this parcel be
subject to a cash parks and trails dedication.
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch indicated the Commission would need to make a recommendation
regarding whether the proposed development should be subject to a ponding and/or cash dedication to meet
water quality standards. Rich continued that this parcel lies in drainage basin J and that additional runoff
generated by this development will drain to Pond JP-69 and the to JP-770, both classified as sediment basins.
Pond JP-69 contains virtually no wet pond volume at present therefore, staff is recommending that Pond JP-69
be increased by 1.1 acre feet. It was noted that this work can be done as part of the Diffley Road
reconstruction project and will provide for a detention basing having a wet volume of approximately 2.0 acre-
feet.
Pat Connolly, 921 Curry addressed the issue of a petition with 135 signatures that was submitted to
the Advisory Planning Commission asking that the zoning of this property be reconsidered. Mr. Connolly
continued that he had appeared before the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission in
December and the Commission had made several recommendations to the City Council including some "vest
pocket" park scenarios for this site. Mr. Connolly asked why the City Council didn't respond to the
Commission's recommendations.
Mr. Connolly continued that the purpose of the present petition was to see if the neighbors and the
City could come to some compromise regarding this parcel of land. He noted that Trapp Farm Park and
Northview Park are close but access to these parks is poor. It was noted that some of the neighbors
immediately adjacent to this proposed development. have approached the City to see if they could purchase
a portion of the land abutting their properties. After further review it was determined that purchase was not
a viable option for the neighbors.
Mr. Connolly stated that the neighborhood has shown the need for a park in this area and they would
still like to see one lot dedicated for park purposes. He identified that lot as the far eastern lot abutting Curry
since it had a transformer near the front and felt that that would render this lot less valuable. Pat continued
that the neighborhood is not looking for anything special that would require a lot of maintenance, rather they
just wanted a play area for the neighborhood children.
Commission Member Widem explained that several options had been provided to the City Council for
their consideration but they reiterated their desire to have this property rezoned and sold as single family lots
to recoup the purchase price. Dan Mooradian asked the location of the transformer on Lot 8 of this site.
Director Vraa identified the location noting that on an 85' front lot the location of the transformer was not
abnormal.
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Dan Mooradian then asked for background the absence of a trail to access Trapp Farm Park in this
area. Director Vraa stated that a trail was originally planned along Daniel Drive to Trenton and then to Trapp
Farm Park. The residents in the area asked the City Council to remove the trail along Daniel Drive, therefore
the trail was relocated to go along the north/south power easement west of Daniel Drive with eventual
connection to the Highline tr,.;,i which connects Walnut Hill Park to Trapp Farm Park. It was noted that the
north/south access could not be accomplished until the property on the west side of Daniel Drive was
developed. Director Vraa also indicated that some residents have asked to have the Daniel Drive trail
reinstated. If that is to occur, Ken continued, the right-of-way provided on the west side of Daniel Drive is the
preferred alignment. Mr. Mooradian asked if a trails dedication was paid for a Daniel Drive trail. Director
Vraa responded that funds were escrowed to fund the north/south trail segment once the alignment was
changed by the City Council.
David Szott responded that the access to Trapp Farm Park is very awkward from this development.
Mr. Vraa responded that the access follows Trenton Trail to a high point near the dry pond. Grading is limited
because of the HWL of the dry pond. Ken continued that currently there is a worn path at this location and
an asphalt trail can be provided, however it would need to be a switch back trail or steps would need to be
installed since grading cannot occur.
David Szott asked if some type of on-road striping could be done on Daniel Drive to facilitate
walking/biking traffic. Director Vraa indicated that option could be considered along with posting 'no parking'
signs.
Jonathan Widem reiterated that if the residents were interested in reinstating a trail along Daniel Drive
their next step would be to petition for a trail in that location. Mr. Widem continued that the Commission has
made several recommendations to the City Council and the Council made it very clear that this parcel would
be rezoned and sold. Mr. Szott questioned why this item was on the agenda if there was no recommendation
the Commission could make regarding a trail or mini-park in this area. Director Vraa clarified that'all
Preliminary Plats are routinely reviewed by the Advisory Commission for parks, trails and water quality
dedication issues. Mr. Connolly interjected that the Advisory Planning Commission had indicated their
discomfort with this project since they didn't feel the City should be in the land development business. Mr.
Vraa added that as part of the review process for preliminary plats, the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission reviews these items irregardless of the Advisory Planning Commission's
recommendations.
After further discussion, Dan Mooradian moved, David Szottseconded with all members voting in favor
to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding Lexington Meadows preliminary plat:
1. That no parks or trails dedication fees be assessed since the dollars for the purchase of this
property were obtained from the Park Site Fund.
2. That the development be subject to an on-site ponding dedication for water quality and that
the wet volume of the pond be at least 1.1 acre-feet.
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Minutes of May 6, 1993
Page 4
PARK NAMING
Director Vraa introduced this item noting that after some background work by former Commission
Member Dick Carroll three possible names had surfaced for what is now identified as Manor Lake Park. Those
names included Manor Lake which follows the name of the subdivision; Holz Park which is named after Otto
Holz who currently resides in the farm house and from which the property was acquired; and Lakeview Park
which references the view of the lake to the south not the view of the lake the park overlooks.
After reviewing the criteria for naming Eagan parks, Stephen Thompson moved, John Rudolph seconded
with all members voting in favor to table this item until the full Commission was present to decide on the
appropriate name.
WADING POOLS UPDATE
Director Vraa introduced this item reminding the Commission that staff had requested direction
regarding what depth of research should be done regarding research into wading pools. The preliminary report
was provided to the Commission in April and this report reflects the completion of research into this issue.
Superintendent of Recreation Peterson reviewed some of the information provided at the April meeting
indicating that the study began with an inquiry with the Department of Health which has the statutory
regulatory powers associated with wading pools. As reviewed at the April meeting, Dorothy noted that the
wading pool may, with specific signage, be managed without lifeguards on duty. Other state health code issues
reviewed included the fact that wading pools require 10 square feet per swimmer, they require toilets, showers
and dressing rooms and recirculation needs to have a water turn-over rate every 2 hours compared to 4 times
in 24 hours for regulation pools. A recent estimate of costs based on construction of wading pools in the City
of Minneapolis in 1990 was $160,380 which did not include design costs, site restoration, signage or utilities.
After reviewing usage in other communities it was noted that most wading pool facilities were part
of a larger swimming pool facility. In checking on liability issues, Superintendent Peterson continued that
according to the City's risk management company, liability is not a problem if signage is used, however
lifeguards would provide even more protection.
David Szott asked if it was the intention of the City Council that the wading pool be a revenue
generator. Director Vraa noted that the original intention was that the pool simply be a drain and fill facility
for casual use, however, it appears, after further research, that this is not a viable option at this time. Jonathan
Widem noted that based on a cost/usage standpoint it doesn't appear that a wading pool is a good option at
this time. Superintendent Peterson noted that research indicates the need for a deeper pool would be preferred,
however this is a decision for the City Council. It was mentioned by several Commission members that the
concept of a water play area should be incorporated into whatever plans surface.
Mr. Billy noted that a wading pool would satisfy only a small number of people at any given time and
would not be able to meet the demand for this type of facility. Stephen Thompson suggested that the City look
at the option of providing water play in several neighborhood parks rather than focus on one larger facility.
David Szott suggested that a wading pool should be incorporated within a larger water facility.
Commission Members thanked staff for their in-depth research into this project and asked that they be
kept up-to-date on future decision regarding this issue.
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Page 5
CINNAMON RIDGE PARK
Director Vraa introduced this item explaining that a letter has been received from Jeffrey Boileau and
Conni Bradshaw, residents of the Cinnamon Ridge neighborhood, explaining their concern for youth playing
baseball at Cinnamon Ridge Park. It was noted that their concern was for the manner in which the youth are
using the field resulting in broken windows from baseballs and concern for smaller children using the park
while this type of play is occurring. Mr. Vraa continued that staff has taken a pro-active position by visiting
the youth while they are playing baseball and offering another type of ball that will not travel as far when hit.
It is hoped that this will help to diminish the concerns of homeowners as well as allow for the use of the park
by these youth.
Conni Bradshaw addressed the Commission noting that she appreciated the efforts the City has made
to help with this problem. Many of the residents are cognizant of the need to have facilities for youth in the
neighborhood to use and they would like to encourage this type of activity. They do feel, however, that
changing the type of ball being used is not sufficient. They would like to see some type of fencing or netting
installed to stop any balls from hitting the neighboring homes. She indicated that this has become a volatile
issue for some of the residents resulting in police being called to prevent the youth from playing ball. Ms.
Bradshaw's position is that there should be a way to solve this issue constructively without alienating the
residents or the youth.
Stephen Thompson indicated that kids are going to continue playing at this park, but a fence would
need to be very high in order to pre grit the balls from going into the neighborhood. John Rudolph thanked
Ms. Bradshaw and Mr. Boileau for th=,ir pro-active approach to this problem and asked if it was feasible to
consider fencing or netting around this play area. Dan Mooradian noted that the option of providing an
alternate ball would be much more effective than trying to fence an existing play area because of the cost
constraints. Dan continued that the new ball size should be allowed to work before looking at any other
options.
GOLF DRIVING RANGE
Director Vraa noted that a draft agreement has been reviewed with Mr. Helgeson and Mr. Kuchera with
changes and additions to be completed by the City Attorney and ready for Commission review shortly. Mr.
Vraa noted that as soon as a copy is received from the City Attorney, copies will be distributed to Commission
Members. It would appear that this item will be ready to discuss at the June meeting.
WATERFOWL FEEDING POLICY
Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde noted that in response to a City Council meeting regarding the goose
population at Cedar Pond Park research was done to see if it was feasible to place signs within the park to
discourage feeding of the geese. it was noted that this procedure, coupled with the translocation project
approved by the City Council, would substantially diminish the goose population over the next several years.
Ted Billy indicated that a sign program was a good option. He also commented on the $1,000 per year
fee charged by the University of Minnesota to provide for translocation of geese noting that this was a very
reasonable fee.
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Minutes of May 6, 1993
Page 6
After further discussion Dan Mooradian moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in
favor to recommend to the City Council that a combination of signage posted at prominent locations at Cedar
Pond Park, combined with educational efforts through the local news media, newsletters and the distribution
of fliers through neighboring residents be incorporated to discourage the feeding of geese and ducks.
PARK SYSTEM PLAN UPDATE
Director Vraa indicated that the first meeting with Barton-Aschman will be scheduled shortly regarding
the update of the Park System Plan. Ken continued that he would keep the Commission up-to-date relative to
the joint meeting that will occur with the consultant.
FISH LAKE DIAGNOSTIC/FEASIBILITY STUDY
Rich Brash noted that Fish Lake is one of the six Class I direct contact recreation water bodies in the
City water quality management plan. He continued that it is the deepest lake in the city proper and has canoe
launching facilities.. An application for a Phase I Clean Water Partnership grant was submitted to the Pollution
Control Agency in October 1992 to fund a diagnostic feasibility study and implementation plan. Although the
project did not rank high enough to receive funding the City elected to pursue a Phase I study of its own to
address the font end data acquisition, analytical and planning needs to develop a sound lake management plan.
Rich continued that the work plan being pursued is based on the technical guidelines published for the Clean
Water Partnership Program.
Mr. Brasch then reviewed the status of the assessment effortto date including in-lake monitoring at two
locations with the sampling frequency changing to bi-monthly between May and October 1993. Snowmelt
runoff and rainfall runoff have been successfully monitored and daily precipitation is being monitored at
locations near the upper end of the Fish Lake drainage basin.
In response to a question by Mr. Rudolph regarding weed harvesting, Mr. Brasch responded that 5-7
acres have been cut in the shallow east basin and also within the small part of the west basin.
ISTEA GRANT APPLICATION
Park Superintendent VonDeLinde noted that this was an informational item only stating that this was
a grant application for the Minnesota River Valley Trail Access. The dollars involved are an 80% match of a
$400,000 project. John thanked Rich Pelletier, Dorothy Peterson and C.J. Lilly fortheir input into this process.
FORESTRY BROCHURES
Superintendent VonDeLinde shared the last of the forestry brochures which have just recently been
completed. There are a total of six brochures that complete the set and are available to the public.
STATUS OF TREE PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
Superintendent VonDeLinde provided a brief background of the tree preservation policy process which
has included input from the Advisory Commission, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Forestry
and the city's Developer's Task Force. John noted that it is hoped that a final draft will be available for
Commission Members at their June meeting and hopefully will proceed to the City Council on June 15.
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural ResourcesCommission
Minutes of May 6,1993
Page 7
NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch explained that he would like to have the Natural Resources
subcommittee meet to walk the site at Gardenwood Ponds in an attempt to review some of the issues that will
arise on this site before it comes before the Commission in June.
After further discussion, May 20, 1993 was scheduled for the subcommittee meeting from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
The subcommittee will walk the Gardenwood Ponds site and follow up with a meeting at the Central
Maintenance Facility.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Department Happenings highlighted included summer registration which will occur on May 15,
increased numbers anticipated for summer youth programs, adult softball registrations at 200 teams, a very
successful Earth Day Festival on April 25, boulevard trails are being swept, recycling containers have been
placed at athletic and community park sites, staff is continuing its cooperative efforts with the ISD 196 to
provide facilities and the Arbor Day celebration and annual tree sale were very successful again this year
Director Vraa introduced C.J. Lilly to the Advisory Commission. C.J. takes over the Landscape
Architect/Park Planner position after Steve Sullivan's resignation.
With no further business to conduct, John Rudolph moved, Dan Mooradian seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT &
PRELIMINARY PLAT (OAK CLIFF TOWNHOMES)
APPLICANT: DANIEL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
LOCATION: OUTLOT F, OAK CLIFF 3RD ADDITION
(NW QUARTER SECTION 31)
EXISTING ZONING: PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT)
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: MAY 25, 1993
DATE OF REPORT: MAY 19, 1993
COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION SUMMARY: Separate applications have been submitted requesting an
amendment to the Comprehensive Guide Plan from D-IV (Mixed Residential, + 12
units/acre) to D-III (Mixed Residential, 6-12 units/acre) and a Preliminary Plat consisting
of four lots for 80 townhouse units on approximately 10 acres of land currently zoned PD
located south of Cliff Road between Cedar Avenue (Hwy. 77) and Slater Road.
BACKGROUND: The subject parcel is located within the Winkler-Jackson Planned
Development. The Planned Development Agreement was entered into in 1982. The entire
mixed use Planned Development consists of approximately 94 acres. Commercial land
equals approximately .17 acres, parkland of approximately eight acres, and the mixed
residential equals approximately 69 acres. The site is located north of Slater Acres park,
west of Cedar Avenue, east of existing residential and Slater Road, and south of
undeveloped Planned Development/Limited Business zoned property.
The majority of the ten acre site is heavily-wooded and contains slopes that range from
gentle to severe.
The Planned Development Agreement calls for 143 units on this parcel or 14 units/acre
which is consistent with the R-4 multiple or apartment zoning. Based on the large number
of units designated for this 10 acre parcel, it appears the intent of the P.D. was to provide
an apartment building that would allow substantial portions of the site to remain
undisturbed. The proposed ten building development will require the entire site to be
graded.
A neighborhood meeting was held by the developer on May 18, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. at Mary,
Mother of the Church.
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COMMENTS: The applicant is proposing ten 132' x 64' 8-unit townhouse buildings. The
proposed density is 7.8 units/acre which is not consistent with the current Comprehensive
Guide Plan designation of D-IV density. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to D-III. Since the proposed ten building site plan
will require the entire site to be graded, all existing physical characteristics of the site,
including vegetation and topography will be lost. This may result in the freeway having a
negative impact on the residential land to the west, as well as. providing an abrupt transition
to Slater Acres park.
The City Code requires design supervision by an architect for the construction of all multiple
dwellings of three units or more. The Code states, 'The building plan, including site plan
for such a building, shall be certified by an architect registered by the State of Minnesota
stating that he has personally viewed the site and has designed the building to fit the site as
planned and to be harmonious with the adjacent buildings, topography, and natural
surroundings and in accordance with the purposes and objectives of Chapter 11."
The site plan meets all R-3 Townhome zoning, building, and drive aisle parking setback
requirements and the density is consistent with the D-III Comprehensive Guide Plan
Amendment designation being requested. According to the applicant, all units are to be
owner-occupied. The City Code requires 50% of the exterior of all units to be maintenance-
free.
A single access to the site is proposed from Slater Road that will line up with Oak Cliff
Road. The single access will be a public cul-de-sac that will serve two private drives and
four private street access points. All units have two-car garages and the site plan calls for
six four-stall guest parking areas.
Trash and recycling shall be handled on an individual unit basis with trash/recycling
receptacles being stored inside except for pick-up on trash day.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: Paragraph 14 of the Planned Development
Agreement titled "Preservation of Trees" states:
"The developer agrees to comply with Eagan ordinances presently in
effect related to the preservation of trees and specifically will exercise
reasonable efforts in residential areas to save mature, undiseased trees
on the subject land which do not have to be removed for reasonable
installation of buildings, streets, sidewalks, utilities, or drainage
improvements and construction activities related thereto. The developer
agrees to mark trees to be saved over 6" in diameter as measured at a
point 2' above grade that are adjacent to construction areas with a red
band prior to any excavation if required by Eagan. Eagan recognizes
that the development of those areas designated for non-residential use
on Exhibit D will require extensive grading, filling, and removal of trees.
All diseased trees shall be removed according to City ordinance
requirements."
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• Paragraph 15 of the Planned Development Agreement titled "Retaining Walls" states:
"Parts of the subject land may be very uneven with respect to
topography and it is generally the intent of both Eagan and the
developer to reasonably retain the existing topography consistent with
normal construction practices and necessities and the developer agrees
to build retaining walls pursuant to reasonable requests of Eagan as the
development progresses".
MNDOT: The Minnesota Department of Transportation has reviewed this plat application
and a portion of the review states, "MnDot's policy is to assist local governments in
promoting compatibility between land uses and highways. Residential land use adjacent to
highways usually results in complaints about excessive traffic noise. The Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency has established noise standards and the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban
Development also has guidelines. Traffic noise from this highway could exceed noise
standards established by these agencies.
MnDot policy regarding new developments adjacent to existing highways prohibit the
expenditure of highway funds for noise mitigation measures. The developer should assess
the noise situation and take the action deemed necessary to minimize any noise impact".
PARKS & RECREATION: Parks and Recreation staff will be recommending a cash trailway
dedication to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission at its May
6, 1993 meeting. The park dedication requirement has already been met for the residential
portion within the Winkler-Jackson Planned Development. However, the Parks &
Recreation Department is very concerned over the total loss of vegetation on this site. The
City had an expectation that the residential site would be designed and treated with some
sensitivity to preservation of the wooded resource and topography therein. Total loss of
trees on the site has a visual and operational impact on the current park land.
GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: The existing terrain on this site contains
a hill in the center at elevation 970, a landlocked low area in the southwest comer of this
site at elevation 948 and a wetland in the northwest comer of this site at elevation 942. The
preliminary grading plan shows that a considerable amount of grading will be required to
prepare this area for the streets and buildings. The maximum cut is shown to be 14 feet at
the hill in the center of this site, and the maximum fill is proposed to be 8 feet at the low
area in the southwest comer of this site.
Drainage from this new 10-acre development shall be conveyed to one storm water pond
to reduce the outflow to a maximum rate of 2 cfs. The existing 18 inch storm sewer on
Slater Road is at its capacity, therefore this new development must pond its storm water
runoff before discharging off the site. The storm sewer in Slater Road drains southerly and
then easterly on James Street to Pond AP-19 which is a pond on the City's Comprehensive
Storm Water Management Plan. This 10-acre townhouse development will be required to
provide a pond with 1.4 acre feet of storage volume with a maximum discharge rate of 2 cfs.
The preliminary grading plan shows that approximately 4 - 6 feet of fill will be placed over
an existing 12" water main that is located on the north edge of this site. According to City
records, the extra fill added over the existing 12" water main will make approximately 250
feet of this pipe in the -range of 12 - 15 feet deep. The grading plan shall be revised to
avoid fill being placed over the existing 12 inch water main, or the developer will be
responsible for removing and re-laying the water main to keep the line at a maximum depth
of 8 feet. 4 to 6 feet of fill will also be placed over an existing 10" sanitary sewer line that
runs along the north and east edge of the site. The developer will be responsible for
reconstructing the sanitary sewer manholes up to the new grade and the developer shall
provide verification of the load bearing capacity of the pipe.
The east property line of the site is adjacent to the Cedar Avenue Freeway. In the
northeast and southeast comer of the site are hills that are wooded. In the middle of this
site adjacent to the freeway is a low area that drains out to the Cedar Avenue Freeway. At
this low area the freeway is wide open in a visual and audio sensation to the proposed
development. The developer shall work with MnDOT to add a landscaped berm to help
screen this development from the Cedar Avenue Freeway. The developer should work with
MnDOT to obtain permission to add fill on MnDOT property and to allow the MnDOT
fence to be raised up to accommodate the new fill that will be placed for the berm. The
preliminary grading plan shows that the existing trees in the northeast comer of this site will
be protected to help screen that comer from the Cedar Avenue Freeway. The grading plan
shall be revised to protect the clump of oak trees and berming in the southeast comer of
this site to provide screening to the Cedar Avenue Freeway. The clump of oak trees in the
southeast comer of this site is located 50 - 100 feet from the Cedar Avenue Freeway
property line.
The preliminary grading plan shows that the developer proposes to construct three storm
water detention basins. The two ponds in the southeast comer of the site are proposed to
drain by a storm sewer pipe into Pond AP-19. Construction of this storm sewer pipe would
have to cross through approximately 100 feet of park property and cross an existing 8 foot
bituminous trail. The third pond is shown to be located in a wooded area along the
• southwest comer of the site. This pond would have a storm sewer outlet that would connect
to the existing 18" storm sewer in Slater Road.
This development shall be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control
measures in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control Manual standards.
Special care shall be taken to prevent erosion off this site and into the adjacent park to the
south and into Pond AP-19.
WATER QUALITY AND WETLANDS: This development will generate stormwater that will
discharge directly to Pond AP-19 in Slater Park, a water body classified for scenic recreation
uses. Since City policies prohibit any further degradation of water quality in ponds of this
classification, staff will recommend that this development meet its water quality requirement
through on-site ponding for those areas that will discharge to AP-19. While the site plan
contains three ponding areas, it is unclear whether the ponds contain sufficient wet volume
and depth to meet NURP standards, since no normal water elevations are identified. In
addition, it would be advisable to try to serve the development with one deeper pond. The
10-acre townhouse development would be responsible for providing one pond with a surface
area of 0.36 acres at the NWL, a wet storage volume of 1.2 acre feet, and a bottom of pond
4 feet below the NWL to meet its water quality requirements.
It is not known whether any wetland areas exist on the site. While the majority of the site
is upland, two possible wetland areas exist and need to be evaluated by the developer. The
first is an open depression near the northwest comer of the site, while the second is a
wooded depression in the southwest comer of the site. This information must be forwarded
to City staff no later than April 26 if this development proposal is to be presented at the
May Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission meeting.
These recommendations are subject to approval by the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Resources Commission.
UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer of sufficient size, capacity and depth is readily available to
serve this site from an existing 10" line that runs along the northerly and easterly boundaries
of this site. The preliminary utility plan shows that two buildings would be connected
directly to the 10" sanitary sewer line. The other 8 buildings would be served off of a new
8" sanitary sewer line that would run through the site.
Water main of sufficient size, pressure and capacity is readily available to serve this site
from an existing 12" water main that runs along the north property line and from an existing
8" water main that is located on the west edge of Slater Road. The preliminary utility plan
shows connecting to the existing 12" water main in two locations and to the existing 8" water
main in Slater Road. The connection to the Slater Road water main will require removal
and replacement of the street.
As shown on the preliminary utility plan, a 6" sanitary sewer service and 4" DIP water
service line shall be provided to each building.
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STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: Street access is readily available to serve this site
from Slater Road which is a 44 foot wide street that runs along the west property line of the
site. The Cedar Avenue Freeway which is along the east property line of the site is not
proposed to have any access provided to it. The preliminary site plan shows construction
of a 380 foot cul-de-sac from Slater Road that will connect at the intersection with Oak Cliff
Road. The proposed cul-de-sac would be a publicly maintained street that would have
private streets and driveways that would connect to it to serve the development. The private
streets shall be constructed to City standards as outlined in the City Code. As shown on the
preliminary site plan, no driveways or private streets will connect to Slater Road, only the
publicly maintained cul-de-sac.
The preliminary site plan shows that the new public street will have an island at its
intersection with Slater Road. The island and street opening shall be designed according
to City of Eagan Standard Plate No. 600. The width of the in-bound lane shall be 25 feet
wide to provide adequate room for snow plowing equipment.
EASEMENTS/RIGHT-OF-WAY/PERMITS: The final plat shall provide additional right-of-
way for the Oak Cliff Court public street. The right-of-way shall be at least 75 feet wide at
the intersection with Slater Road to account for the widths that are needed for the street
with an island. No additional right-of-way will be required for Slater Road. The City
currently has 80 feet of right-of-way for Slater Road.
This development will be responsible for providing additional easements along the existing
10" sanitary sewer. The preliminary grading plan shows that fill will be placed in the area
where the 10" sanitary sewer is and the additional fill will require a wider easement. The
City requires that the width of the easement be twice as wide as the depth of the existing
line. The final plat shall include permanent drainage and utility easements to cover the
proposed sanitary sewer, watermain and storm sewer lines that will serve this site. Also,
permanent easements shall be dedicated over the proposed storm water/water quality
treatment ponds.
This development will be responsible for obtaining all regulatory agency permits such as
MPCA, MWCC, MnDept. of Health, MnDOT, etc., prior to final plat approval.
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FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Townhomes of Oak Cliff
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
Lateral Benefit Water R-3 10.25/ff 824.60 if, $ 8,452
Lateral Benefit Water R-3 26.05/ff 645 if 116,802
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There are no pending assessments on this parcel. The levied assessments totaling $5,690 will
be reallocated to the succeeding parcels.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL FOR OAK CLIFF TOWNHOMES
1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on
February 2, 1993 shall be complied with:
Al,B1,B2,B3,B4,C1,C2,C3,C4,Di,El,F1,G1,andH1
2. The building and site plan shall be certified by an architect registered by the State
of Minnesota stating that he has personally viewed the site and has designed the
building to fit the site and to be harmonious with adjacent buildings, topography
and natural surroundings.
3. The developer shall exercise reasonable efforts to save mature, undiseased trees
and to retain the existing topography.
4. At least 50% of the building exteriors shall be maintenance-free.
5. Each unit shall have individual trash/recycling pick-up and trash/recycling
receptacles shall be stored inside.
6. The developer shall assess the noise generated by Highway 77 and take action
necessary to minimize any noise impact.
7. The private streets shall be constructed to City standards as outlined in the City
Code.
8. Drainage from this development shall be conveyed to one pond with 1.4 acre feet
of pond storage volume and a maximum discharge rate of 2 cfs.
9. The grading plan shall be revised to avoid fill being placed over the existing 12"
water main, or the developer will be responsible for removing and re-laying the
water main to keep the line at a maximum depth of 8 feet.
10. If fill is placed over the existing 10" sanitary sewer, the developer will be
responsible for raising the manholes up to the new grade and provide verification
of the load bearing capacity of the pipe.
11. The grading plan shall be revised to protect the existing trees in the northeast and
southeast corner of the site and to add a landscaped berm along the east edge of
the site to help screen along the Cedar Avenue Freeway.
12. To meet its water quality requirements, the development shall provide one pond
with a surface area of 0.36 acres at the NWL, a wet storage volume of 1.2 acre
feet, and a pond bottom 4 feet below the NWL.
13. The sanitary sewer and water service to each building will be provided with one
6" sanitary sewer and one 4" water service line.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
A. Financial Obligations
1. This development shall accept its additional financial obligations as defined
in the staff's report in accordance with the final plat dimensions and the
rates in effect at the time of final plat approval.
B. Easements and Rights-of-Way
1. This development shall dedicate 10-foot drainage and utility easements
centered over all lot lines and, in addition, where necessary to
accommodate existing or proposed utilities for drainage ways within the
plat. The development shall dedicate easements of sufficient width and
location as determined necessary by engineering standards.
2. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially guarantee the
acquisition costs of drainage, ponding, and utility easements in addition to
public street rights-of-way as required by the alignment, depth, and storage
capacity of all required public utilities and streets located beyond the
boundaries of this plat as necessary to service or accommodate this
development.
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 plus three (3) feet as
necessitated by storm water storage volume requirements.
C. Plans and Specifications
1. All public and private streets, drainage systems and utilities necessary to
provide service to this development shall be designed and certified by a
registered professional engineer in accordance with City adopted codes,
engineering standards, guidelines and policies prior to application for final
plat approval.
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 ensure that all dead-end public streets shall have a
cul-de-sac constructed in accordance with City engineering standards.
4. A separate detailed landscape plan shall be submitted overlaid on the
proposed grading and utility plan. The financial guarantee for such plan
shall be included in the Development Contract and shall not be released
until one year after the date of City certified compliance.
D. Public Improvements
1. If any improvements are to be installed under a City contract, the
appropriate project must be approved by Council action prior to final plat
approval.
E. Permits
1. This development shall be responsible for the acquisition of all regulatory
agency permits required by the affected agency prior to final plat approval.
F. Parks and Trails Dedication
1. This development shall fulfill its park and trail dedication requirements as
recommended by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource
Commission and approved by Council action.
G. Water Quality Dedication
1. This development shall be responsible for providing a cash dedication,
ponding, or a combination thereof in accordance with the criteria identified
in the City's Water Quality Management Plan, as recommended by the
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission and
approved by Council action.
H. Other
1. All subdivision, zoning and other ordinances affecting this development 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
Revised: February 2. 1993
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