11/04/1993 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MEMO
city of eagan
DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 1993
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, COMMISSION MEETING
The Commission meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The first item of
business is Consent Agenda with an item pertaining to Burnsville Lumber Company rezoning and
preliminary plat. Unless there are questions pertaining to this item, a single motion to approve
as presented is all that is necessary.
The first item under Development Proposals is the Safari At Eagan 2nd Addition. At the 10/26/93
Advisory Planning Commission, the Commission approved only a portion of this preliminary plat
for a health club facility and approved a preliminary P.U.D. on the remaining portion. Since the
Advisory Planning Commission meeting, City staff is to be meeting with the developer to review
other issues pertaining to the continuation of this development/preliminary P.U.D. It is quite likely
that at the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meeting on Thursday
evening the Commission will be dealing with a different set of circumstances than currently exist.
Staff will provide additional information with the presentation Thursday evening.
OLD BUSINESS
There are several items under Old Business, the first of which is the Town Centre 12th Addition.
The Advisory Commission may recall that this is for the Mann Theater proposal. Several
revisions were made that are significant enough to constitute review by the Advisory Commission.
The revised 12th Addition is very similar to the original, with the exception that additional parking
has been provided. As a matter of course, it would be appropriate for the Advisory Commission
to review and reaffirm its earlier recommendations and conditions of preliminary plat approval for
this addition.
DEER STUDY
Staff will present a verbal report on the course of action for the Advisory Commission concerning
this deer study. A number of agencies and individuals have combined to do a deer study in the
Minnesota Valley area to reduce the incidence of vehicular/deer accidents. This group is to make
another recommendation in the Spring of 1994 at which time the City Council has asked the
Advisory Commission to review and make its own recommendations concerning this deer study.
Staff will be providing an additional verbal report concerning this effort at the Commission
meeting.
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Deferred from the October 1993 agenda is a request from School District #196 pertaining to the
Dakota Hills Middle School/Field Maintenance. Staff is asking that the Advisory Commission
review some of the issues relative to this request. If requested, staff will bring back additional
information.
The fourth item under Old Business is the 1994 Park/Trails Dedication Fees. Staff has prepared
a memorandum pertaining to this item which was continued from the October agenda.
The fifth item under Old Business is the Golf Driving Range. At the last Advisory Commission
Meeting the Commission members recommended continuation of this item with some expectation
that there would be additional information as a result of the Park Systems Plan Study. As we are
all aware, that has not yet come about and consequently this item should be continued to the
December or January Commission meeting as is appropriate.
NEW BUSINESS
There is a single item under new business which is the review of the proposed 1994 fees and
charges for parks and recreation services other than programs. As you are aware, each year the
City Council updates fees and charges for services rendered and it would be appropriate for the
Advisory Commission to review the parks and recreation fees and charges for any changes that
the Commission may feel appropriate. Staff has, as part of the fees and charges program,
proposed adding the tubing hill concept as was approved at the last Commission Meeting.
PARKS UPDATE
Staff will provide a verbal update on the parks and the fall projects currently underway.
WATER QUALITY
There are two items under Water Quality regarding the Eagandale Industrial Wetlands issue and
a review of the pond improvement projects proposed to be underway in 1994. Staff has prepared
two separate memorandums pertaining to this item which will be augmented by verbal
presentation at the Commission meeting.
The final agenda item for the evening is Department Happenings which can be reviewed by the
Advisory Commission.
While there appears to be a number of items on the agenda, staff feels confident that it can
adjourn at a reasonable hour.
If there are any questions or issues that the Advisory Commission members have regarding any
of these items that may need research for an adequate response, please feel free to contact the
office directly. And, if any of the Commission members are unable to attend the Commission
meeting, please notify the department.
Resp fullysubmitted,
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Director of Parks and Recreation
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COMMI SSION/11-04. COV
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday, November 4, 1993
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
A. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Agenda
D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 7, 1993
E. Visitors to be Heard
F. Consent Agenda
(1) Burnsville Lumber Co. - Rezoning
G. Development Proposals
(1) Safari at Eagan 2nd Addition-Eagan 30.7C Ltd Prtnshp
H. Old Business
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Town Center 100 - 12th Addition
Deer Study
Dakota Hills Middle School/Field Maintenance
1994 Park/Trail Dedication Fees
Golf Driving Range
New Business
(1) Proposed 1994 Fees and Charges
J. Parks Development
(1) Update
K. Water Quality
(1) Eagandale Industrial - Water Quality and Wetlands
(2) Review of Proposed Pond Improvement Projects
L. Other Business and Reports
(1) Department Happenings
M. Round Table
N. Adjournment
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons 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 , sexual orientation, 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.
NOTE: RECREATION SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
Subject to approval
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 7, 1993
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called
to order at 7:00 p.m. on October 7, 1993 with the following Commission Members present: Frankie Hall, Ted
Billy, Stephen Thompson, Lee Markell, Jonathan Widem, John Rudolph, and Erin Ipsen-Borgersen. Commission
Members Deborah Johnson, George Kubik, David Szott and Dan Mooradian were not present.
USTA AWARD PRESENTATION - PATTY MRAZ
Superintendent of Recreation Peterson introduced Patty Mraz who has been providing tennis instruction
for the City of Eagan for the last 6 years.
Patty Mraz presented to Lee Markell and the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission an award from the Northwest Tennis Association which is a section of USTA and a representative
of the United States Tennis Council. The award was presented in recognition of the City of Eagan, and Dorothy
Peterson, for their leadership and vision in providing a program of tennis excellence in the City of Eagan.
Mr. Markell thanked Ms. Mraz, on behalf of the Commission, for this award.
AGENDA
Director Vraa added Item 5, "Crimson Leaf Trail" under Old Business and Item 4 "Workshop,
Wednesday, October 13" under Other Business and Reports. Mr. Vraa also noted that the Safari at Eagan 2nd
Addition development item had been removed from the agenda by request of the developer. Item 3 "Deer
Study" under New Business was deferred to the November Commission meeting.
Stephen Thompson moved, Jonathan Widem seconded the motion with all members voting in favor
to accept the agenda as amended.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1993 REGULAR MEETING
Erin Ipsen-Borgersen moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to accept
the minutes of September 9, 1993 as presented.
INTRODUCTION OF GREGG HOVE, FORESTRY SUPERVISOR
Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde introduced Gregg Hove as the new Forestry Supervisor for the City.
John noted that Gregg started with the City of Eagan on September 20 and was one of 50 applicants for the job.
Superintendent VonDeLinde added that Gregg came highly recommended to the City of Eagan and will be
providing some forestry updates for the Commission later in the meeting.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Stephen Thompson moved, Ted Billy seconded with all members voting in favorto make the following
recommendations to the City Council:
Kerr Addition - Shea Architects . This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication
and a cash trails dedication. A cash water quality requirement would be based on charges
to the surface runoff in pre and post conditions and the developer would be responsible for
mitigating the loss of significant trees and woodlands through the planting of 24 Category A,
91 Category B or 182 Category C replacement trees. These trees will be in addition to any
other landscaping requirements the City may have for this particular site.
Norwest 3rd Addition. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication, a cash
trails dedication, and a cash water quality dedication. The tree replacement plan should be
approved for the development consisting of approximately 20 category B replacement trees
as mitigation for the lost woodlands in addition to the regular landscaping requirements for
this site.
3. Gregory Rounds - Waiver of Plat. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication,
cash trails dedication and a cash water quality dedication.
CRIMSON LEAF TRAIL SIDEWALK
After introducing this item, Director Vraa explained that at a recent City Council meeting residents were
present to oppose the extension of Crimson Leaf Trail to Dodd Road, preferring it keep the existing cul-de-sac.
It was noted that the City had always intended Crimson Leaf Trail to be a through street. Residents present
requested that the City install a sidewalk along this extension to connect Dodd Road with the sidewalk that is
currently in place on Hackmore Drive which leads walkers to Pinewood Elementary School. As the City
Council directed, staff met with residents on September 23 to review the implications of a sidewalk on the north
side of the street. Mr. Vraa continued that a petition has been received from residents showing only a few of
the residents who border the street are now in favor of such a sidewalk. It was noted that the issue for the
Advisory Commission was to hear the concerns of the residents relative to this sidewalk and make a
recommendation to the City Council as to whether a sidewalk should be installed or eliminated. Ken continued
that the residents' concern for vehicular traffic safety was identified during the discussion with the City Council
regarding the extension of Crimson Leaf Trail. It appears that the neighborhood's opinions regarding this issue
vary when the discussion applies to installation of a sidewalk on this section of Crimson Leaf Trail. Mr. Vraa
concluded that the sidewalk would be a part of the development which will continue west on Crimson Leaf
Trail to Dodd Road. The residents are responding to the portion of sidewalk being proposed adjacent to their
homes on Crimson Leaf Trail east to Hackmore Drive.
Lee Markell asked what the projected cost increase would be to defer construction of the sidewalk to
a later date. Director Vraa responded that the costs would increase if the sidewalk was installed at a later date
and estimated an approximate increase of 15-20%. Ken continued that the Council had suggested the sidewalk
go in as part of an existing contract underway in this area. It was noted that the sidewalk within the new
development, if constructed with the current contract, would cost approximately $5-6,000 whereas the portion
of sidewalk crossing existing lots would cost approximately $15,000.
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When asked what the projected traffic numbers are, Director Vraa responded that the information isn't
known at this time; it will depend upon actual traffic patterns within the neighborhood. John Wingard
responded that it is assumed there will be approximately 10 trips per day per house which is a conservative
estimate for traffic within a neighborhood like this one. Mr. Wingard again reiterated it is difficult to know
what the traffic patterns will be at this time.
Larry Duder, 639 Crimson Leaf Trail addressed the Commission noting that he had solicited input from
the neighborhood regarding this proposed sidewalk and the majority, based on his survey, did not want to see
a sidewalk installed. Mr. Duder added that many residents were not aware of a sidewalk proposal and did not
have an opportunity to oppose the recommendation at the City Council meeting. Because it appears the
majority do not want a sidewalk, Mr. Duder continued, it would be appropriate for the Commission to
recommend to the City Council that they reconsider their action to provide a sidewalk in this location.
Dave Osborn, 647 Crimson Leaf Trail explained that since it is unknown what the traffic counts will
be on Crimson Leaf Trail it is premature to install a sidewalk in anticipation of an unknown. Mr. Osborn felt
the traffic should be studied first and if warranted, add a sidewalk at a later date. Mr. Osborn concluded that
based on other similar trail sections near schools he did not feel a sidewalk was necessary now and was
opposed to one being installed before appropriate studies are completed.
Alan Brooks, 652 Crimson Leaf Trail expressed his concern that the neighborhood meeting was only
for those residents on the north side of Crimson Leaf Trail and wanted to express his opposition to the sidewalk
proposal.
Ted Billy stated he would like to see input from residents on both the north and south side of the street
so the Commission has a clear understanding of everyone's position. Mr. Billy asked how many residents were
present at the City Council meeting. A resident in the audience responded that several people were at the City
Council meeting and all were in favor of the sidewalk at that time.
Tracy Quinn, 664 Crimson Leaf Trail explained that she was the resident who spoke at the City Council
meeting to try to prevent Crimson Leaf Trail from continuing to Dodd Road and have it end in a cul-de-sac.
During the pre-Council meeting process, Ms. Quinn stated she sent out 3-4 flyers within the neighborhood to
let residents know this was happening. She also asked residents to notify other neighbors that maybe interested
in the process as well. Of those residents attending meetings, several supported the sidewalk concept and
understood that it was to be placed on the south side of Crimson Leaf Trail. Those residents on the south side
understood that landscaping within the right-of-way would need to be moved, however they felt the safety of
children walking in this area due to the close proximity of Pinewood Elementary, was more important than the
prospect of moving some landscaping. Ms. Quinn concluded that she didn't care which side of the street a
sidewalk was placed; she just wanted to see one installed.
Jane Kackman, 663 Crimson Leaf Trail added that she was in contact with the principal of Pinewood
Elementary School and he expressed his support for a sidewalk. Jane also noted that Mayor Egan had expressed
his support for a sidewalk.
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Director Vraa explained that a trail was installed with the elementary school. The PTA wanted a trail
on both sides of Dodd to Diffley Road, however the current plan is for a single trail along Dodd. It was noted
that during the upgrade process for Dodd Road consideration may be given to providing a trail on both the east
and west side. Ken also noted that a sidewalk was in place on Hackmore Drive. Photographs showing the
existing homes and landscaping which would be impacted by the installation of a sidewalk on the north side
were distributed for the Commission's review. John Rudolph asked if the water hydrant and streetlight as shown
in the photos would need to be removed or relocated. John Wingard noted that the streetlight would need to
be relocated, however the sidewalk should not impact the fire hydrant. John Rudolph asked if there were
similar construction constraints on the south side of the street and if so, which side would be most cost efficient
to install a sidewalk. Mr. Wingard responded that both sides have some building constraints. He noted that
installation of retaining walls may be required if the sidewalk is located along the south side as well as the
relocation of streetlight(s). In response to John Rudolph's question, Director Vraa responded that the trail along
Dodd Road is planned on the east side and will eventually tie into the sidewalk either on the north or south
side of Crimson Leaf Trail and continue east to Hackmore Drive.
Steve Bunde, 651 Crimson Leaf Trail noted that since the volume of traffic along Crimson Leaf Trail
is unknown at this time he did not see any substantiation for providing a sidewalk and was opposed to a
sidewalk on either side. He asked that nothing be done regarding this sidewalk until such time as accurate
information can substantiate the need for one.
Erin Ipsen-Borgersen explained that since a trail is being installed along Dodd Road a sidewalk along
Crimson Leaf Trail would not only provide good access to Pinewood Elementary School but would also provide
good pedestrian circulation within the neighborhood.
Bill Wallace, 640 Crimson Leaf Trail stated he lives on the south side of the street and reminded the
Commission that a clear majority opposes installation of a sidewalk. He continued that the disruption to
existing landscaping and yards seems inappropriate. Mr. Wallace asked if the City was going to go back to
existing neighborhoods where similar situations exist and disrupt those lots as well.
Erin Ipsen-Borgersen noted that the City needs to consider future development that will occur near this
area and try to provide the safest access to and within neighborhoods.
Tom Kackman, 663 Crimson Leaf Trail expressed his confusion in understanding why anyone living
on the south side of Crimson Leaf Trail would oppose the installation of a sidewalk on the north side. He
explained that this would provide a safe access for children to Pinewood School and felt the City should take
advantage of the cost savings now rather than wait for higher costs of construction. Tom concluded that this
street is an artery into the neighborhood and the sidewalk is necessary for safe access; the City should also
benefit from the cost savings of installing the sidewalk within an existing contract.
Jonathan Widem asked if there were any trends in requests for sidewalk installation from residents after
they had been living in their neighborhood for a period of time. Director Vraa responded that typically requests
for sidewalk installation increase after the neighborhood has been established and there are several schools and
residents who actively request additional sidewalks.
Jim Lynch, 659 Crimson Leaf Trail stated that he agreed with Larry Duder in that both sides should
have been brought into the process from the beginning. Mr. Lynch expressed his opposition to having the street
continue to Dodd Road and would have preferred a cul-de-sac, however since the Council decided to carry
the street through, he felt it was important to provide safe access for pedestrians along this street and supported
the installation of a sidewalk.
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Lee Markell asked for clarification of the Commission's role in this procedure. Director Vraa stated
that the Commission meeting would act as a public hearing after which the Advisory Commission was asked
to make a recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Markell clarified for the residents that the Commission
was an advisory commission only and that the City Council would be making the final determination relative
to this issue.
Mr. Markell asked what the process would be if the sidewalk is not installed at this time and the
residents petition the City five years from now to have one installed. Director Vraa stated that the priority of
this sidewalk installation would become the biggest issue if addressed at a later date. With many requests
annually for additional trails and sidewalks this link may not be the highest priority at the time residents request
it.
Mark Benner, 643 Crimson Leaf Trail asked if it was possible to place an on-street trail within Crimson
Leaf Trail. Mr. Wingard indicated that on-street trails are no longer provided for in the construction of streets.
Mr. Benner, noting that this issue has torn the neighborhood apart, asked if a compromise could be considered.
He suggested that the sidewalk be installed from Dodd Road east along Crimson Leaf Trail through the
undeveloped lots and then connect to the north to Pinewood Elementary prior to affecting the existing homes
on Crimson Leaf Trail. Mr. Benner saw this as an option that would satisfy existing homeowners on Crimson
Leaf Trail as well as providing access to Pinewood from Dodd Road. Lee Markel) asked if this option could
be looked at for a recommendation at a later date. Director Vraa explained that the City Council and the
contractor want this change to an existing contract to be addressed as soon as possible so that work can
continue. Ted Billy asked how far into school property this trail would go and would the City need special
permission to provide this northerly trail link. Director Vraa explained that this access would need to be
negotiated and approved by the developer as well as the school district. Jon Wingard added that the City may
need to purchase this access from the developer as well.
Erin Ipsen-Borgersen expressed her concern that by bringing the trail up into the school property the
continuous link from Dodd Road to Hackmore Drive would be interrupted and defeat the purpose of providing
a consistent trail connection in this neighborhood. Erin continued that after hearing comments from many
residents and the Commission, she moved that the original recommendation made by the City Council to
provide a sidewalk on the north side of Crimson Leaf Trail from Dodd Road to Hackmore Drive should be
approved. Jonathan Widem seconded the motion with Members lpsen-Borgersen, Rudolph, Widem,
Thompson, Billy, and Hall voting yes. Member Markell was opposed. The vote passed on a 6-1 vote.
OAK WILT AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Park Superintendent VonDeLinde explained that as partof the oak wilt suppression project the City had
authorized that dollars be allocated for aerial photography in order to evaluate the extent of this problem. John
continued that the fly over was done at 4000 feet and the infra-red photography has been completed. Jeff Perry
has begun the interpretation of the photographs to determine the disease centers and will follow up with ground
truthing to clarify species and the extent of the disease.
Gregg Hove continued that the aerial photography showed approximately 80 infection sections. The
ground truthing is now complete and it is anticipated this will result in approximately 20 additional infection
centers. The aerial photography and ground truthing will help show trends for both oak wilt and dutch elm
disease within the city. Gregg noted that Lebanon Hills has a severe oak wilt problem and staff was surprised
to see the drastic increase in dutch elm disease throughout the city. In response to a question as to how many
photographs have been developed, Mr. VonDeLinde responded between 80-100.
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Gregg continued that a grant program sponsored by the DNR and Forest Service provided dollars
wherein the City of Eagan will "cost-share" a portion of the expense to control the spread of oak wilt through
the community. Property owners will need to submit a copy of their paid bill for root graft disruption and/or
tree removal by December 1, 1993. Property owners will then be reimbursed from the $31,000 eligible grant
funds in February, 1994. It was noted that nine billings have been submitted to date.
After further discussion, Erin Ipsen-Borgersen moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members
voting in favor to have staff make a presentation to the City Council to help inform the public of the oak wilt
and dutch elm problem within the City.
GOLF DRIVING RANGE
Director Vraa explained that the Commission had previously reviewed a proposal to authorize a vendor
to use a portion of Lexington/Diffley athletic site for a golf driving range. A draft contract was developed after
the City Council approved the recommendation. Because the Lexington/Diffley site was anticipated to be
graded in 1993 it was hoped that the driving range would be in operation the remainder of 1993, 1994, 1995
and 1996. Since that work did not occur, Mr. Vraa continued, the vendor is asking that the contract be
extended through 1997 since they won't be able to open until 1994. Ken added that if the Commission
approves this extension, the contract will read 1994 as a partial operational year, would extend through 1997
with the provision to extend the contact an additional year, 1998, remaining in the contract.
Rick Kuchera indicated that he and his partner needed a four year commitment to make the driving
range a viable option and in order to do that an extension to the contract is needed. Director Vraa stated that
Chairman Kubik had expressed his concern for extending the contract and asked about the implications of
postponing field usage for an additional year. Jonathan Widem suggested looking at the impact of providing
the golf driving range versus field usage during the Park System Plan Update to see if the driving range offers
options to be considered in the Master Plan. Stephen Thompson stated he saw no down side in extending the
contract now. Ted Billy responded that the problem may be the need for athletic fields before the contract
expires and concurred with waiting until the Park System Plan Update is completed. Director Vraa confirmed
that the schedule for completion is early 1994. Mr. Billy added that the Update could shed some light on what
future facilities should be prioritized. Lee Markell asked if a Commission decision in December would enable
Mr. Kuchera to proceed with plans for 1994. Mr. Kuchera responded affirmatively.
Stephen Thompson moved, Lee Markell seconded a motion to extend the golf driving range contract
one year. Ted Billy reiterated his support for waiting for input from the master plan and deferring a decision
until December. Stephen Thompson commented he did not feel the master plan would impact this decision.
Erin Ipsen-Borgersen suggested waiting until further information was available to make an informed decision.
Director Vraa noted that information from the Commission workshop may spawn more ideas as to how the
Lexington/Diffley site should be used. Mr. Markell noted there was a motion and second on the table and
called the vote. Aye: Stephen Thompson. Nay: Erin Ipsen-Borgersen, John Rudolph, Jonathan Widem, Lee
Markell, Ted Billy and Frankie Hall. The motion was defeated.
Jonathan Widen moved, Erin lpsen-Borgersen seconded with all members voting in favor to table this
item until the November Commission Meeting.
COMMUNITY FESTIVALS
Superintendent of Recreation Peterson explained that the Commission had directed staff to prepare a
draft of a survey that could be distributed to organizations and/or individuals. The purpose of the survey would
be to discover potential interest in the City for a new community-wide event or events. Dorothy brought the
Commission's attention to the two survey examples. She asked for their input, asked them to identify who they
perceive to be the target audience and how they would see the distribution of this survey.
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Stephen Thompson asked what the objective was for this anticipated festival. Dorothy responded that
this item has been brought to the City on several occasions by various groups and residents in the City.
Dorothy added that the imputes is to provide a sense of community. Mr. Thompson continued that he would
like to see the mission for this project defined up front.
John Rudolph noted that he preferred Form B because it is difficult to pull information from those being
surveyed with open ended questions. Mr. Thompson suggested a survey combining both formats provided.
Jonathan Widem noted that Form B already incorporates portions of Form A. Mr. Rudolph reiterated that the
simpler the form the more inclined people are to fill it out and return it.
John Rudolph suggested having blank lines at the end of the survey to provide for written comments.
Ted Billy stated that Question #9 referencing other large festivals on Form B was an important question.
Frankie Hall stated that a theme is an important aspect of the survey.
Lee Markell asked who the target audience should be and what type of distribution should be used.
Some of the suggestions included inserting within the This Week newspaper, including in the quarterly
newsletter, distributing to program participants and doing a random sample survey. Director Vraa suggested
the Commission consider how fast they want a response to the survey as well as identify the cross section they
want to use. Frankie Hall favored a random survey and Jonathan Widem favored a combination of inserting
within the newsletter and distributing to program participants. Another suggestion was to have the surveys
available in the warming shelters for parents to fill out while they're waiting for their children. Erin Ipsen-
Borgersen suggested that Commission Members participate by distributing surveys to various members of the
community. Ted Billy suggested sending surveys to those organizations who may participate in a festival and
ask that their members provide their input. Another suggestion was to make the surveys available during school
conferences. Superintendent Peterson noted that the anticipated deadline for receiving information from a
survey would be early January.
After further discussion Lee Markell moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in
favor to recommend that Form B survey, modified by adding the theme question from Form A, be used and
a combination of random sample survey and selected target interest groups be used. Distribution of the survey
would be through direct mail, warming houses and conferences to get as diverse a group as possible.
1994 PARK DEDICATION FEES
Director Vraa introduced this item explaining that the Commission annually reviews the status of parks
and trails dedication fees to determine if adjustments should be made to those fees. If the Commission's
recommendations are adopted by the City Council, any change in fees takes effect on January 1 of the following
year. Ken continued that developments are required to dedicate either land or cash. The cash dedication is
based on land value equivalents and the Commission determines land value each year for each category of land
use. The land value determination is also used as a base for water quality fees.
As a base for the Commission, developers were asked to provide information relative to the sales price
of property in the last year. Although developers were very helpful in providing the information, they asked
that specific land parcels not be identified and also cautioned that land sales are affected by the terms of the
agreement, usable land and assessments on the property. The acreage prices submitted varied from $15,000
to $33,000 depending upon accessibility to utilities and usable land. It appears, Ken continued, that
$20,000/acre is a fair average price for single family land. After reviewing dedication fees of other
communities, Ken concluded that the last fee increase for single family was in 1991 wherein the land value
was determined to be $16,330/acre. The commercial/industrial rate was increased last in 1990.
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Ted Billy noted it appears the fees throughout the communities surveyed are very comparable. John
Rudolph added that since other communities are looking at the City of Eagan's fee structure for parks/trails
dedication, has there been any discussion in standardizing fees so similar communities have similar fees.
Director Vraa explained that would be difficult since each community has different park standards as well as
different land values. Stephen Thompson stated the City needs to look at the value parks are to the community
at large and shouldn't be apologetic for being in the top 1/3 of fees based on the need to maintain Eagan's high
park standards. Jonathan Widem concurred, adding that he is in favor of a small increase in the park
dedication fees for single family developments. Ted Billy asked what a "small" increase would be feeling the
City has been charging reasonable fees in the past and was concerned about the perception of overcharging.
Lee Markell asked if this item could be revisited in December to give the Commission time to consider
options relative to park dedication fees. Ted Billy asked why the issue needed to be tabled and Mr. Markell
suggested it would give the Commission an opportunity to review the information more carefully before making
a recommendation to the City Council.
After further discussion, Lee Markell moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in
favor to table the determination of 1994 parks and trails dedication fees until the December meeting.
TRAPP FARM SHELTER - WINTER RESERVATIONS
Recreation Supervisor Jon Oyanagi introduced this item explaining that Trapp Farm Park tubing hill
continues to grow in popularity and draws people from all over the Twin City area. Groups organizing trips
to Trapp Farm often cause a sudden influx of visitors which causes overcrowding during weekend afternoons
and some weekday evenings. There have also been several requests from groups for an exclusive reservation
at the tubing hill which have not been able to be accommodated to date. Jon continued that staff has looked
at the option of setting aside some time slots to allow for reserved use of Trapp Farm tubing hill and is looking
to the Commission for their input and recommendations. Jon then reviewed some time slots that could be used
for reserved time. One of the options presented was to provide rental opportunities from 8-9 p.m. Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 8-10 p.m. Saturday evening, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 8-9 p.m. Sunday. One
of the concerns, Jon continued, was the potential for conflict with tubers who want to stay past 8 p.m. when
a reservation exists. Stephen Thompson asked if there was no reservation from 8-9 p.m. would the hill remain
open to the public. Jon responded affirmatively.
Ted Billy commented he was impressed with the analysis of this problem and the way in which staff
has thought through several options to facilitate multiple requests at Trapp Farm Park. Mr. Billy did share )on's
concern for conflict from tubers who may not want to leave during a reservation.
Jonathan Widem noted this was a wonderful compromise to facilitate both public and reserved use but
suggested starting the reservations on January 1 to allow tubers a period of time to become acclimated to a
reservation format. John Rudolph asked if multiple reservations would be considered if the groups were small
enough. Lee Markell suggested maximizing the options if the hill could support multiple groups. The
suggestion to maintain an exclusive reservation for a group of 20 or more was agreed to by the majority of the
Commission. John Rudolph suggested that staff approach this as a pilot program and revise as needed
Afterfurtherdiscussion, Jonathan Widem moved, Stephen Thompson seconded with all members voting
in favor to have staff proceed with the rental opportunity at Trapp Farm Park tubing hill with the times and
specifics to be identified and modified as staff sees fit.
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Minutes of October 7, 1993 Meeting
Page 9
DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL/FIELD MAINTENANCE
Lee Markell moved, Erin Ipsen-Borgersen seconded with all members voting in favor to defer the
Dakota Hills Middle School Field Maintenance to the November meeting.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Landscape Architect/Parks Planner Lilly updated the Commission on several construction projects. He
explained that the concrete and bituminous surfaces are complete at Blackhawk Park and staff is looking at
providing directional signage and landscaping at the entrance. Lakeside Park trail is ready for bituminous
overlay, C.J. continued, and the trail will provide for a flat bike walk area adjacent to the steps. Landscaping
on both sides of the sidewalk at Sky Hill Park will be done by an Eagle Scout and landscaping at the water
treatment facility will be done by volunteers.
Relative to Wescott Commons, it was noted that all the bids received were too high therefore the
project will be re-bid next spring. Perhaps the bid will be incorporated with another larger project to provide
more competitive bids. Director Vraa noted that the bids were 30% higher than anticipated.
APPLICATION FOR SCHWANZ LAKE
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch reviewed a grant proposal to the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency's Cleanwater Partnership Program for improvement of water quality in Schwanz Lake. The grant
application for this project was submitted last year, however it was ranked too low to receive funding. Rich
continued that staff would like to submit a similar grant application supplemented with additional information
to specifically address some of the project scoring criteria.
After further discussion, Lee Markell moved, Erin Ipsen-Borgersen seconded with all members voting
in favor to support Council approval of a grant application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's
Cleanwater Partnership Program for improvement of water quality in Schwanz Lake.
EAGANDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK - WATER QUALITY AND WETLANDS
Rich Brasch introduced this item as a request from a developer to consider approval of wetlands
replacement plans prior to the expiration of the interim program of the WCA on December 15. The developer
has asked if the City would consider approval of a wetland analysis and replacement plan for a 200 acre
industrial site. Rich continued that a site plan has been submitted which addresses wetlands and water quality
ponding issues as well as storm water volume control. Several other departments within the City are reviewing
the viability of this option as well.
Rich Brasch suggested that this item could be addressed more in depth by the Natural Resources
Subcommittee at a special workshop. Stephen Thompson concurred noting that the subcommittee could review
this involved development and make recommendations to the Advisory Commission.
After further discussion, Jonathan Widem moved to table the action on this item until the November
meeting. A meeting of the Natural Resources Subcommittee was scheduled for October 20, 5:30 p.m. at the
development site. Stephen Thompson seconded the motion with all members voting in favor.
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
Minutes of October 7, 1993 Meeting
Page 10
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Several Department Happenings items were reviewed including the slight decline in the numbers of
youth participating in EAA basketball, 43% increase in baseball and softball game reservations over 1992,
12.5% increase in picnic facility reservations, colorcoating of tennis and hardcourts is 60-65% complete and
the success of the Community Services Open House on September 11.
SUMMER PROGRAM REPORT - JON OYANAGI
Recreation Supervisor Oyanagi reviewed some of the highlights of the summer programs he was in
charge of. Jon stated that 200 adult softball teams participated in 1993 compared to 218 in 1992. It appears,
Jon continued, that the biggest loss was in the industrial league.
The in-line skating opportunities have created significant growth in participants. The bike/walk club
interest typically wanes in the winter but increases again in the spring. Overall the summer programs were very
successful and Jon touched lightly on Camp Creative, Movies in the Park, Adult Soccer and 3-on-3 Basketball.
Programs coming up, Jon continued, include Star Gazing at Thomas Lake Park and the Treat and Spook
Trails scheduled for October 29 at Thomas Lake Park.
MINNESOTA VALLEY WILDLIFE ACQUISITION PROGRAM
Director Vraa asked that this item be deferred to the October 13 workshop session for Commission
review.
WORKSHOP - OCTOBER 13, 1993
Director Vraa noted that a workshop has been scheduled to review the Park Systems Plan Update with
Barton Aschman Associates on Wednesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m.
With no further business to conduct, Ted Billy moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting
in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Secretary
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city of eagan
DATE: OCTOBER 28, 1993
MEMO
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: BURNSVILLE LUMBER COMPANY - REZONING
BACKGROUND
This is an application requesting a Rezoning of 2.7 acres from Agricultural to Single Family
along with a five lot final plat application. The site is located south and west of Slater Road,
south of Cliff Road. The developer previously submitted an overall plan for this property and
is now completing development according to this plan through the phasing process.
PARKS DEDICATION
This development is served by Slater Acres Park which is within 1/2 mile of the
development. The Commission reviewed the Whispering Woods plan in 1988 and
determined there would be a cash dedication for this subdivision. Therefore, the plan is
subject to a cash parks dedication.
TRAILS DEDICATION
This plat shall be subject to a cash trails dedication.
WATER QUALITY
City approval of the preliminary plat for this development occurred in April, 1988 and
appears to have grandfathered the site with respect to water quality related requirements.
WETLANDS
A portion of the development borders on a wetland associated with a stormwater pond
located west of the parcel. The developer will be responsible for avoiding any filling or
draining of the wetland.
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TREE PRESERVATION
The site is wooded and hilly and there will be some loss of vegetation. However, the
developer has previously shown sensitivity to home placement n trying to save as many trees
as is reasonably possible.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION
1. The developer shall be responsible for making a cash parks dedication.
2. The developer shall be responsible for making a cash trails dedication.
3. The developer shall avoid any filling or draining of wetlands
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city of eagan
OCTOBER 28, 1993
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: SAFARI AT EAGAN 2ND ADDITION
BACKGROUND
Proposal consists of a preliminary plat of three lots on approximately 14.7 acres of
property zoned community shopping center/general business. Safari At Eagan is within
the Blackhawk Park planned unit development and is located on the north side of Thomas
Center Drive and west of Thomas Lake Road. The property to be developed is identified
as Outlot A -- Safari At Eagan.
The site is generally rolling and was formerly graded for the Safari At Eagan
development. The significant amount of tree vegetation is along the west boundary and
is both within this plat and the adjacent residential property. The plans reflect that this
tree massing will remain. The remainder of this site is grassland with a scattering of
volunteer growth of trees consisting of box elder, cottonwood and willows.
There are two wetlands on the site; one is adjacent to Cliff Road and the other to Thomas
Lake Road.
The developer proposes to construct a health club, a movie theater and a restaurant on
the three lots.
PARKS DEDICATION
The parks dedication requirement has been met within the PUD agreement and therefore
there is no parkland or parks cash dedication required with this plat.
TRAILS DEDICATION
Attached is a graphic which represents existing trails adjacent to this preliminary plat.
Staff is recommending that the developer install a six foot wide sidewalk along the north
side of Thomas Lake Drive to service this development.
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A trailway is in place along the west side of Thomas Lake Road extending from Cliff to
Thomas Center Drive. The Commission may request the developer to extend this
trailway within the limits of his plat from Thomas Center Drive north to the limits of this
plat.
This raises another issue for the Commission, separate from this preliminary plat. That
issue is the future extension of a trailway along the entire distance of Thomas Lake Drive
to Diffley Road or at least the Highline Trail Corridor. Thomas Lake Road has an 80 foot
road right-of-way with a 44' face to face street section. Preliminarily, it does appear that
a bituminous trail would be permissible, although more detail review would be necessary
relative to grades or other obstructions.
Therefore, the Advisory Commission should consider a recommendation concerning
sidewalk and trails for Safari At Eagan 2nd Addition.
WATER QUALITY
This proposed development is located just west of Thomas Lake Drainage Basin B.
Much of the sight will generate runoff that will outlet to an existing storm sewer along
Thomas Lake Road. The existing storm sewer line receiving the discharge bypasses
Thomas Lake and will eventually enter Blackhawk Lake, one of six direct contact
recreational lakes. Because of the large size of this development and the amount of
impervious surface covered, staff recommends the developer meet water quality treatment
requirements through on-site ponding. The best ponding area is in the southeast corner
of the location presently occupied by a wetland. A two-cell treatment pond sized to
prevent any increase in the concentration of phosphorus in Blackhawk Lake is being
recommended by staff. Staff has currently estimated that pond volume required to meet
the above requirements at 4.7 acre feet. Plans currently show a two-cell pond with less
acre feet than staff is recommending.
WETLANDS
The developer's consultant has identified and delineated two wetlands on the site. One
is.05 acres and is located in the southwest corner of the site immediately adjacent to Cliff
Road. The wetland is severely denigrated by the large volumes of storm water discharge
it receives from Cliff Road and areas to the south.
The second wetland is a shallow, fresh marsh of .65 acres in surface area not yet
incorporated into the storm sewer system. While no filling or drainage within the limits
of this wetland is proposed, staff is recommending that it be used as a treatment pond
and increased to provide the necessary wet pond volume to protect downstream water
bodies.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending that this project provide on-site ponding to meet water quality
treatment standards.
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Because there will be no filling or draining of wetlands on the site, this development
should not be subject to any wetlands replacement requirements.
TREE PRESERVATION
The majority of this parcel was disturbed in the past with only a smattering of young trees
throughout the site, most of which are comprised of elm, box elder and cottonwoods
which are less than four inches in diameter. The majority of the tree resources do not
represent a significant woodland as defined by the tree preservation guidelines. There
are significant woodlands of cottonwood trees on the east end of the property adjacent
to Thomas Lake Road. This woodland is outside the proposed grading limits but will be
impacted to some extent by the new 20" storm sewer outlet serving the existing wetland
on the east side of the property. Staff has determined that the proposed pond outlet and
storm sewer pipe is in its preferred location in order to achieve maximum nutrient removal
from the treatment pond and, therefore, many of these trees will be lost which is
unavoidable.
RECOMMENDATION
Require the developer to take measurements to preserve as many of the existing trees
as possible to the east end of the development during the construction and installation
of the storm sewer pipe. Further, that plans be developed and implemented to enhance
the landscaping in the area of this property. This plans should be subject to staff review
and approval.
FOR ADVISORY COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
(1) This plat not be subject to a parks cash or land dedication.
(2) That this parcel not be subject to a cash trails dedication, but the developer be
responsible for the installation of 6' wide sidewalk along Thomas Lake Drive and
a 8' wide bituminous path extending from Thomas Lake Drive to the limits of the
plat on the west side of Thomas Lake Road.
(3) This development be required to provide an on-site ponding to meet water quality
treatment standards and estimated pond volume requirements of 4.7 acre feet.
(4) This development is not subject to any wetland replacement requirements.
(5) The developer take measures to preserve as many of the existing trees as
possible at the east side of the development, during construction and installation
of the storm sewer pipe.
(6) The developer implement an enhanced landscaping in the area of this pond.
These plans subject to the review and approval by the City prior to implementation.
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- city of eagan
DATE: OCTOBER 28, 1993
MEMO
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: TOWN CENTER 100 12TH ADDITION
BACKGROUND
The applicant, Mann Theaters Inc., has submitted applications for a Planned Development
Amendment and a Preliminary Plat consisting of 7.6 acres and an outlot (2.7 acres) for future
development. This site is located along the east side of Yankee Place and Town Centre
Drive south of Yankee Doodle Road. The City Council approved the Preliminary Plat on
September 21, 1993.
The application includes a revised plan which includes additional property for parking. No
other changes have been made.
PARKS DEDICATION
The applicant has previously met the parks dedication as part of the P. U. D., therefore there
is no parks dedication. The Commission previously noted that the development is subject
to the ordinance regarding greenspace requirements within impervious areas.
TRAILS DEDICATION
The Commission previously recommended that a sidewalk be incorporated along the west
and south side of the site.
WATER QUALITY
The proposed development lies in drainage basin D (LeMay Lake) and would discharge
stormwater runoff to Pond DP-20, a pond classified as a nutrient basin in the City's water
quality management plan. Pond DP-20 then discharges to O'Leary Pond, a 16 acre pond
classified to support indirect contact recreation.
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October 28, 1993
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Because of it's proximity directly up-drainage of a recreationally classified water body, the
developer will be required to meet runoff treatment requirements for this development
through on-site ponding. The developer has expressed a preference to modify Pond DP-20
too meet these treatment requirements rather than construct additional ponds on the site.
The revised development proposal submitted on October 13, 1992 shows 21,000 square feet
of parking space added to the original proposal. With this additional area, the developer
will be required to create through excavation .9 acre-feet more wet pond volume in the pond
to meet treatment obligations for the theatre site (excluding Outlot A). However, the
developer is strongly encouraged to modify Pond DP-20 to accommodate water quality
treatment requirements for the remainder of the Town Centre development in the Pond DP-
20/O'Leary Pond drainage, including the outlot contained within this plat. The developer
will also be required to make modifications to the pond that prevent short-circuiting between
the south inlet and the outlet of the pond.
Recommendations:
The developer will be required to increase through excavation the wet pond volume
of Pond DP-20 by .9 acre-feet to meet water quality treatment requirements for the
theater development (excluding Outlot A) and to modify the pond to prevent short-
circuiting between the outlet and several of the inlets. The developer is urged to
modify the pond further to accommodate future water quality requirements for the
remainder of the Town Center development in the Pond DP-20/O'Leary drainage.
WETLANDS
The plan given preliminary plat approval by the City Council authorizes filling of about .2
acres of the wetland associated with Pond DP-20. The developer must submit, and receive
City approval of, a plan to replace the filled wetland area by the date of final plat approval.
Recommendations:
The developer is authorized to fill up to.2 acres of wetland associated with Pond DP-
20 but must receive City approval of a wetland replacement plan that meets the
requirements of the WCA's interim program prior to final plat.
TREE PRESERVATION
The Commission previously recommended thatthe Tree Preservation Guidelines be followed
requesting the applicant to identify size and species of significant trees on the grading plan.
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Town Centre 100-12th Addition
October 28, 1993
Page 3
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION:
Developer be required to increase through excavation the wet pond
volume of Pond DP-20 by .9 acre-feet to meet water quality treatment
requirements for the theater development (excluding Outlot A) and to
modify the pond to prevent short-circuiting between the outlet and
several of the inlets.
2. Developer is urged to modify the pond further to accommodate future
water quality requirements for the remainder of the Town Center
development in the Pond DP-20/O'Leary drainage.
3. Developer is authorized to fill up to .2 acres of wetland associated with
Pond DP-20 but must receive City approval of a wetland replacement
plan that meets the requirements of the WCA's interim program prior
to final plat.
4. Parks dedication requirements have been met.
5. Recommendation for a sidewalk to be incorporated along the west and
south side of the site has been submitted to the City Council
previously.
6. An approved landscaping plan is to be submitted which replaces any
significant trees adjacent to the pond. ? This plan shall reflect the
preservation of trees to the greatest extent possible.
7. Area between the trail and Pond DP-20 shall be seeded with a wet
prairie mix and the mow line between the trail and pond shall be
minimal.
8. Reforestation materials in the area of Pond DP-20 shall incorporate
native lowland vegetation and trees to be visually compatible.
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city of eagan
MEMO
DATE: OCTOBER 28, 1993
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: FIELD MAINTENANCE/DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
BACKGROUND
With the construction of Eagan High School/Dakota Hills Middle School complex, the City
of Eagan entered into an agreement for joint utilization of school and city facilities.
Without going into a great deal of detail, the agreement allows school district programs
to utilize Northview Athletic Fields for physical education classes and extra curricular
activities and in turn, the public utilizes Dakota Hills and Eagan High School fields during
non-school times. These non-school activities are coordinated by the Parks and
Recreation Department. The agreement covers basic field maintenance activities
associated with the use of these facilities; placing the responsibilities for mowing, field
striping, etc. on the appropriate agency for each program activity.
ISSUE
City staff has received an inquiry from Dakota Hills Middle School as to if the City would
be willing to undertake full responsibility of field maintenance at Dakota Hills and
Northview Elementary school facilities. This would include mowing, fertilization,
aerification, lining, striping, the various athletic components. This work would be done
at a contract price and the City would be reimbursed for further work, assuming
agreement and price could be agreed upon.
The issue before the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission is
to address the pros and cons of the issues regardless of the dollar amount attached to
this service.
ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED
The Advisory Commission has been asked to provide input and discussion relative to the
pros and cons pertaining to this particular issue; and a recommendation. City staff feels
very confident that it is capable of doing the work; the issue is whether it should do the
work, and why.
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What are the implications of City staff doing this work? Will elementary schools come to
the City for a similar service? In an era where the public is demanding stronger
cooperative relationships between public and private sectors (the governor has
emphasized the need to have cooperative government efforts), should the City look at the
benefits of achieving a new cooperative effort in the maintenance of athletic facilities used
by communities/school students?
The maintenance crews are already "rushed" during much of the year to get existing
facilities properly maintained. Will this simply add to the work load? What are the
implications for relationships between the School District, the City and the other two
school districts in the City? What is the perception of the public relative to the City's
undertaking a portion or all of the work?
What are some of the other issues to be analyzed/discussed as it relates to this request?
ADVISORY PARKS. RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION ACTION
The Advisory Commission is asked to do "discovery" relative to the pros and cons of the
request from the school district staff pertaining to the City providing grounds maintenance
services to the athletic fields at Dakota Hills Middle School/Northview Elementary School.
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city of eagan
MEMO
DATE: OCTOBER 18, 1993
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: PARKS DEDICATION
BACKGROUND
At the October 7th Commission meeting, the Commission opened discussion on the
establishment of park dedication fees for 1994. The last increase in parks dedication was
for the year 1991. Since that time, parks dedication fees have remained constant. 1991
was also the first year trails dedication was begun which is currently $100 per living unit.
Trails dedication for commercial/industrial is $854 per acre and 5.5 cents per square foot
for parks dedication.
At the October 7th meeting, staff reviewed the parks dedication policy and formula for
calculating dedication fees, the history of recent land sales in Eagan and increases in
parks dedication fees in developing communities. It was noted that in recent years, there
appears to be only slight dollar increases in parks dedication for residential. As it relates
to commercial/industrial, increases have almost been non-existent in the last three to five
years.
The Commission deferred action on this item for further review.
IMPACT OF VARIOUS RATES
Staff has prepared a chart which reflects the current value per acre for each of the four
land use classifications, the formula yields on residential unit and the dollar increase over
the current rate for that land value. Each category of land usage also shows what each
$500 in land value adds to the parks dedication and the percentage of that increase over
the base amount. For example, in single family a $500 land value increase adds $21.40,
approximately 3.05%.
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Amount of
Acre nit Increase
Current Single Family $16,400 $700
Proposed $17,000 $727 $28.00
$17,500 $750 $50.00
$18,000 $771 $71.00
Each $500 in land value adds $21.40 or approximately 3.05% increase.
Amount of
Acre nit Increase
Current Duplex $18,112 $621
Proposed $19,000 $651 $30.00
$19,500 $668 $47.00
$20,000 $685 $64.00
Each $500 in land value adds $17.15 or approximately 2.76% increase.
Amount of
Acre Unit Increase
Current Quad/Townhouse $21,735 $553
Proposed $22,000 $561 $ 8.00
$23,000 $587 $34.00
$24,000 $612 $59.00
$24,500 $625 $72.00
Each $500 in land value adds $12.75 or approximately 2.3% increase
Amount of
Acre Unit Increase
Current Apartment/ Multiple $24,205 $559
Proposed $25,000 $576 $17.00
$26,000 $600 $41.00
$26,500 $611 $51.00
$27,000 $623 $64.00
Each $500 in land value adds $11.53 or approximately 2.06% increase
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R DISCUSSION/SUMMATION
There are several ways for the Advisory Commission to review parks dedication fees. In
comparison to other growth communities, i.e. Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Lakeville,
residential rates approach those communities only when trails dedication fees are added in. It
would appear that Eagan's rates are well below what other communities are charging in the area
of townhouses and apartment buildings. This is because Eagan's formula does make a
distinction in land usage where the other communities do not discriminate between residential
types.
Land sales that have been recorded in the last twelve months would reflect that land values, as
contained in the parks dedication policy, are well below what land sales were.
The last two years, there have been relatively few multi-family proposals. Wenzel addition, which
was a mix of quad and single family, was the last. There were no apartments proposed in
Eagan in 1993. This is a reflection of the housing market for those units and not necessarily for
the land values those developments may command.
Trails dedication was based on two premises. One, the cost of installing trails and sidewalks per
lineal foot; and two, the amount of development remaining in the community and the trails that
need to be financed from that. At the present, the parks trails dedication fund is operating at
a deficit position. This is because there has been a significant amount of trail construction in the
last three years which have been financed from this fund. Revenues have simply not kept up
with the pace of trail development.
The other factor in trails dedication was the cost of the trails. When originally setting the fees
for trails, construction costs were taken into consideration. Ironically, trail construction cost has
actually dropped slightly, offsetting normal inflationary adjustments. The Commission may wish
to consider a re-review of the trails dedication policy and fees after it has completed that portion
of the parks systems plan dealing with trails and sidewalks.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
To review this additional information on parks dedication. Determine if additional information is
necessary or make a recommendation to the City Council relative to parks dedication fees for
1994.
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MEMO
city of eagan
DATE: OCTOBER 29, 1993
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
JON OYANAGI, RECREATION SUPERVISOR
SUBJECT: 1994 FEES AND CHARGES
BACKGROUND
The Commission's annual review of Department fees and charges has typically included
the fees charged for reserved use of facilities. One new category of fees is proposed for
1994.
The Commission may recall that at its October 7, 1993 meeting, Recreation Supervisor,
Jon Oyanagi, presented a proposal for reserved use of the Trapp Farm tubing hill. The
Commission endorsed the concept and reservation time frames as proposed by staff.
Proposed fees were to come back to the Commission for review.
ISSUES
The major philosophical, procedural and communication issues were discussed by the
Commission at its October meeting. The remaining issue is the fees staff proposes to
charge to capture costs of the service.
PROPOSAL
Attached is a detailed outline of the mechanics of tubing hill reservation. The proposed
fees are:
Shelter building damage deposit ........ $150.00
1-25 People ...................... $25/hour
26-100 People ................. $25/hour plus
$1/person/hour over 26 people
Staff will be present to respond to questions the Commission might have.
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1994 Fees and Charges
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FOR COMMISSION ACTION
To approve or modify the proposed tubing hill reservation fee for recommendation to the
City Council for adoption.
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FEE TYPE
Parkland Dedication
Single Family
Duplex
Townhouse/Quad
Apartments/Multiple
Commercial & Industrial
Trallway Dedication
PARKS & RECREATION
1993 FEE
$700.00
621.00
553.00
559.00
.055/S.F
$100.00/unit
854.00/acre
Park Fees
Picnic Kit $3.00/7.00
Trapp Farm & Thomas Lake
Pavilions (1) $85.00 Per Day
60.00 1 /2 Day
Enclosed Shelter Buildings (1) $85.00 Per Day
60.00 1 /2 Day
Open Shelters $25.00
Trapp Farm Reserved Tubing Facil ity (1)
1-25 People
26-100 People
Extra Picnic Tables
(maximum of six) $20.00
Athletic Facilities/Shelters (1)
Fields $50.00 Per Field Per Day
Lights (if required)
Tournaments $25.00 Per Field Per Hour
Building Cleaning $50.00 Per Day
Restrooms/Bases/Field Chalking $25.00 Per Reservation
Maintenance Fee (Travel
Baseball) $60.00 Youth/Team
Travel Soccer/Hockey
Concession Permit (max of 3)
Community Rooms
Events
Profit & Fund Raising
Chuckwagon Grill
Canopy
(1) Requires Damage Deposit
150.00 Adult Team (6-9 Games)
300.00 Adult Team (10+ Games)
$60.00 Travel Team
$200.00
$50.00
100.00
$25.00
$50.00/Day
$150.00
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PROPOSED CHANGE 1994
$25.00 Per Hour
$25.00 Per Hour plus
$1.00/Person/Hour Over 25 People
TRAPP FARM TUBING HILL
To Reserve a Group Time
(1) Call a minimum of seven days in advance (two Fridays in advance of a weekend reservation).
(2) Within 48 hours of your call, pay the minimum fee of $25.00; balance assessed as stated in #3
below. Sign the permit and receive your copy. Leave a damage deposit of $150.00 that may be
returned after the reservation.
(3) Final fees depend on the size of the group.
1 to 25 people .............................. $25 per hour
26 to 100 people .................. $25/hour plus $1/person/
hour 26 or more people
(4) The balance of the fee is due at the reservation based on the final count by staff. Payment must
be for the exact amount.
(5) Full refunds will be allowed for cancellations made eight days (two Thursdays prior to a Sunday
reservation, two Fridays prior to a Monday reservation) or more in advance of the reserved date.
Cancellations made within seven days notification will be refunded if, and only if, a replacement
group can be found. Full refunds will be given in the event weather closes the tubing hill.
(6) Damage deposit will be returned the week following the event, subject to the shelter, tubes, hill and
parking lot being in good order at the conclusion of the reservation.
The City of Eagan will provide:
(1) Up to 75 tubes for your group.
(2) Staff to monitor the hill.
(3) One hot chocolate per person.
(4) Heated shelter building that accommodates approximately 30 adults.
(5) Restrooms.
(6) A roaring fire.
(7) Reservation times available:
Sundays .................... 10 AM to 12 Noon
.............................. 8 PM to 9 PM
Mondays ....................... 8 PM to 9 PM
Tuesdays ....................... 8 PM to 9 PM
Wednesdays .................... 8 PM to 9 PM
Thursdays ...................... 8 PM to 9 PM
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TUBING HILL RESERVATION RULES
(1) No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park.
(2) Smoking is not allowed in the shelter building.
(3) Walk up the hill in the designated walkway.
(4) Allow time for tubers to clear the bottom of the hill before starting down.
(5) Once the ride is completed, swiftly move to the side while watching up the hill for
tubers.
(6) Piling three or more tubes is not allowed.
(7) Piling three or more people on top of each other is not allowed.
(8) TUBES ONLY.
(9) Tubers must sit or lay on the tube. No standing.
(10) Leave the park and shelter building cleaner than you found it.
(11) Early starts or extended hours are not allowed.
L21TUBERULE
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH
WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
RE: CITY ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF
APPROVING WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLANS AHEAD OF THE
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS.
DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 1993
As the Commission will remember, owners of a large piece of
property in the Eagandale Industrial Park have approached the City
to consider approval of a conceptual plan for wetlands replacement
prior to December 15, 1993 at which time the permanent rules of the
Wetlands Conservation Act will go into effect within the City of
Eagan.
On October 20, the Natural Resources Subcommittee met with the
developer's representative and City staff to review the proposal in
detail. During that meeting, staff and the Subcommittee discussed
the fact that the City administrators would be meeting the
following week to address internal policy concerns about separating
wetland impact review from the rest of the development review
process. We also touched on the fact that another developer in the
City was intending to submit a similar request for pre-approval of
a wetlands replacement plan under the interim program, though no
details of the proposal were known or discussed at the subcommittee
meeting.
As a result of the internal meeting, the City has adopted a policy
that it will not consider a wetland mitigation plan outside an
over-all development proposal for a given site. The rationale for
that decision is contained in the attached memo from the Department
directors to City Administrator Tom Hedges.
Staff wanted to express their appreciation to the Subcommittee for
their willingness to work to address the very important natural
resources issues associated with development of the Eagandale site.
There is some indication that the issues raised during the review
of the proposal can be addressed through the City's development
planning process, and the familiarity that both staff and the
subcommittee gained with the site through their efforts will be of
value when the a future proposal is evaluated by the Commission.
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
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TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: KEN VRAA, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
TOM COLBERT, PUBIC WORKS DIRECTOR
PEGGY REICHERT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: OCTOBER 29, 1993
SUBJECT: CLARIFICATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY REGARDING
ADMINISTRATION OF WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT
The purpose of this memorandum is to summarize the discussion and consensus
reached at the October 28 meeting regarding clarification of the City's policy and
procedure in the administration of the Wetland Conservation Act. The meeting was
attended by the Director of Community Development Peggy Reichert, the Director of
Public Works Tom Colbert, the Director of Parks & Recreation Ken Vraa, City Attorney
Mike Dougherty, Parks Superintendent Jon VonDeLinde, and the City's Water Resource
Coordinator Rich Brasch, as well as yourself.
The issue under discussion was how to respond to the requests of two separate property
owners/developers who are seeking approval of a wetlands mitigation plan under the
interim program guidelines of the Wetland Conservation Act. In both instances, the
developers are asking for consideration of a wetland mitigation plan outside the normal
process of development through the subdivision or platting process.
Essentially, under the interim rules in effect until December 15, 1993, wetland replacement
is 1:1 and there are minimal procedural requirements, as well as follow-up monitoring
requirements. Effective December 15, 1993, the new rules under the permanent program
will be in effect. These rules will require a minimum 2:1 wetland replacement requirement
if the replacement wetlands is of a similar nature to that being filled. If similar replacement
lands are not provided, the ratio of replacement may increase to as much as 4.5:1. In
addition, there are more review requirements involved in the approval process for
wetlands mitigation under the permanent rules, as well as a more intensive follow-up
process after replacement, including a five-year wetland monitoring and reporting
requirement for all replacement wetlands.
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Given the potential financial and land use impacts of the new rules, one impact will be to
increase the cost of development. These new rules are the result of state legislation so
it is therefore the policy at the State of Minnesota that the increased cost of development
is in the best interests of the citizens and the state as a whole. However, It is
understandable that developers would like to expedite the permitting process as it affects
their developments to receive approvals prior to December 15, and therefore, fall under
the less stringent interim rules.
Until now, wetland mitigation plans have always been considered as part of the review for
Preliminary Plats. (The only exception to this has been in the case that there really Is no
development proposed, but there is simply grading, as in the case at the Lost Spur
Country Club. In that instance, the grading plan was reviewed for wetlands Impact and
it was determined that it was covered by an exemption under the law and no permit for
filling was required.)
In anticipation of the new rules effective December 15, two developers have requested
consideration of a wetland mitigation plan outside the normal platting process. The NW
Mutual Life Insurance Company, owners of a portion of the Eagandale Industrial Park,
began discussing their wetland resources with the City many months ago and during the
summer, began discussing the concept of obtaining approval of a master plan for wetland
preservation under the interim rules. Parks and Recreation Department staff agreed to
consider whether such "pre-approval" of a wetland management plan was feasible
independent of the normal comprehensive development review process. The concept
was reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Commission at its meeting in September. The
proposal was then forwarded to the Natural Resources Subcommittee who examined the
proposal and then conducted field surveys of the property. No formal action has been
taken by the Parks & Recreation Commission at this time.
Later in September, the Dial Corporation approached City staff indicating their interest in
also submitting a wetland mitigation plan for approval under the interim guidelines. At that
time, the Community Development and Public Works Directors expressed some concern
with pre-approving a portion of the project given the potential implications to the entire
project at hand. Dial was told that they could submit their proposed wetland mitigation
plan, but that the City department directors would need to determine whether such a pre-
approval of one part of an overall development plan was prudent and feasible.
Our meeting was to determine whether or not it was feasible to consider a wetland
mitigation plan outside the context of the overall development proposal. After much
discussion of the pros and cons, we concluded that it simply would not be feasible to pre-
approve a portion of a development plan, in this case wetland mitigation, without
understanding the implications for other aspects of the project such as: the land use
itself; the street layout and traffic circulation; the resulting air quality implications; provision
for utilities; tree preservation; etc. A primary concern would be that to approve a wetland
mitigation plan would result in putting constraints on the ultimate development plan that
could conflict with other City goals and objective such as: orderly and economic
development; safe and efficient provision of utilities; adequate circulation and
transportation access; and resulting impacts on air, water, and tree quality standards.
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While we appreciate the economic interests of the developers in seeking pre-approval of
mitigation under the current interim guidelines, we do not feel that the benefits of
approving such a plan outweigh the potential negative consequences. Essentially, we do
not believe that we can plan for a single objective in an incremental fashion and need to
approach the planned development of major parcels in a comprehensive fashion in which
all goals and objectives, public and private, are considered in a unified fashion.
Therefore, it is the position of City staff that we cannot consider wetland mitigation plans
outside the context of the entire platting process. We have not done so in the past and
we do not believe that we should do so in these instances. We intend to communicate
this conclusion to the two developers next week. We feel that this information should be
shared with the City Council because it is likely they will learn about this position shortly.
Parks Recreation Director
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ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION,
COMMISSION
RICH BRASCH
WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PROPOSED WATER QUALITY POND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR
WINTER OF 1993-94
OCTOBER 29, 1993
Introduction
Water resources management staff have proposed several pond
modification projects for the upcoming 1993-94 winter that will
help provide additional protection of water quality in 3 of the
City's highest priority recreational-class lakes and ponds.
Preliminary plans for the proposed projects have been developed and
are attached for the commission's review. A brief description of
these projects follows.
Proposed Project 1- Deepening of Pond LP-32.1
This pond is located in the Schwanz Lake watershed in southeast
Eagan (Map 1). It is located at the back of six developed
residential lots adjacent to Roger's Court and Valley Forge Place.
In it's current state, the pond is completely grown over with
cattails and has very little wet volume. It receives storm sewer
discharge from about 22 acres of single family residential and
discharges this water directly to Schwanz Lake. The pond would be
deepened to provide more wet pond volume under the current proposal
(Figure 1). Increasing the wet volume of this pond has been
identified in the Schwanz Lake Water Quality Improvement Project
report (October, 1992) as among the most important watershed
improvements to make to reduce loading of phosphorus to Schwanz
Lake. Schwanz Lake is one of six lakes in the City designated as
Class I waters and has severely degraded water quality in its
present state.
Staff met with the neighbors surrounding the pond in October, 1992
and discussed the proposal with them. While several concerns were
raised during the discussion, all of the residents expressed their
tentative support for the proposed pond modification.
As Commission members are aware, the City has submitted for a
second time a request for grant funding to implement the Schwanz
Lake Water Quality Improvement Project. The grant would fund up to
50% of all costs of the project elements, and the modification of
Pond LP-32.1 is one of the grant-eligible project elements. Staff
will know by mid-January 1994 whether the Schwanz Lake proposal
will be recommended for grant funding.
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To preserve the option of using grant funds to finance this
project, staff propose to structure the bid document dealing with
Pond LP-32.1 improvements so that the City can withdraw the
construction component of the project from the contract and include
it under the grant. Under this scenario, the project would be
carried out next winter. If the City is unsuccessful in it's
attempt to obtain the grant, the pond improvement project could
proceed under this winter's contract.
Project 2- Expansion of Pond JP-20.1
This pond is located on City-owned park property just north of
Northview Road in the Bald Lake watershed (Map 1). The present
pond is approximately .3 acres in area with little wet pond volume,
and it receives runoff from over almost 45 acres of streets,
athletic fields, and residential neighborhoods.. Modeling shows
that under present conditions, almost 75% of the phosphorus loading
reaching Bald Lake through the storm drainage system enters from
this sewer branch. Bald Lake is one of 17 Class II indirect
contact recreation lakes in the City. Monitoring in 1992 showed
that the lake did not meet the City's water quality criteria for
lakes in this classification.
The project proposal involves creation of a two-cell treatment pond
(Figure 2). The existing pond would be deepened and expanded in
length and width. An assessment of the woodland resource is
currently being conducted to make sure that impacts on this natural
resource are minimized. In addition, at least some of the excess
material generated by the pond re-configuration would be used to
create an acceptable grade for a trail corridor near Northview Road
toward the south end of the work construction area.
Six residences lie east of the project area and adjacent to the
City-owned park property on which the work would take place. Staff
intend to meet with these residents to discuss the proposal at the
appropriate time.
Proposed Project 3 - Excavation and Re-configuration of Pond GP-
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This pond is located just north of Rolling Hills Drive in Burr Oak
Park (Map 1) and is the southern most detention cell in the
treatment pond network designed to provide water quality protection
to Burr Oak Pond. Bur Oak Pond, located in Bur Oak Park,is
designated as one of 17 Class II indirect contact recreation lakes
in the City. Based on 1992 in-lake monitoring data, the lake met
standards set for a Class II water body. However, a considerable
amount of additional development has taken place in the direct
drainage of this pond system in the last year, so the pond
improvements proposed are largely preventative in nature.
The proposed work would increase the wet pond volume and average
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depth of the southern-most detention basin (Figure 3), which
currently averages about 1.5 feet in depth. This cell receives
stormwater discharge from indirect and direct drainages totaling
almost 1,000 acres of single family residential, industrial, and
open land. In addition, the dike separating this cell from the next
one to the north would be re-configured to maximize the use of
existing wet volume and provide additional treatment for discharge
from direct drainage areas. It is important to note that the
current proposal calls for the excavated material to be wasted on
park property adjacent to the pond. The guidelines that have been
developed so far are to keep the maximum depth of fill to 3 feet or
less. The fill would then be covered with top soil and re-
vegetated.
Approximately 20 residences border on that portion of the park
within which the work would take place. Staff intend to meet with
these residents to discuss the proposal at the appropriate time.
Future Action
If the Commission approves of the proposed projects, staff will
approach the City Council at their November 16 meeting to obtain
authorization to proceed with the development of plans and bid
documents and securing the necessary permits. Meetings with
residents would be scheduled for later that week. Advertisement
for bids would take place in early December and the bid award made
. at the last Council meeting in December. The work would be
conducted in January and February, 1994.
Requested Commission Action
Staff requests that the Commission take the following actions:
1. Provide comments on the proposed projects.
2. If appropriate, recommend that the City Council approve
a motion to proceed with development of the plans and bid
documents for the proposed projects.
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
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NOVEMBER 1993
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
1. .« The children in Tiny Tots Recreational Activities took a field trip to Appleside Orchard in
October. Highlights of the trip were rides on the school bus and a tractor pulled trailer.
2. .« The Eagan Seniors hosted the Rosemount Area Singers at Oak Woods. Approximately 50 seniors,
a good mix of community and Oak Woods residents, attended the activity. The Singers may even
have recruited a voice or two!
3. .« Dan Schultz has officially joined the staff for the duration of Paula Nowariak's maternity leave.
Thomas Paul, weighing 5 lbs. 13 1/2 oz., 19 inches long, was born on October 21. Dan is well
versed in the Department's activities and will represent the city well.
4. .« Staff will be attending the MRPA state conference November 16-18. Numerous interesting
sessions and opportunities to network always make the conference a growth experience.
5. .« Eagan Hockey Association has submitted its team count for the 1993-94 season. The organization
has increased numbers by 8 teams. Fortunately, growth is at the younger age levels for whom
team practices can be held with two teams on the ice simultaneously. Outdoor practice can be
adequately achieved, retaining space for neighborhood skating and Department programs.
Facilities are at maximum levels of use.
6. .« The Eagan High School student council has named Tanya Simmons as their representative to the
Recreation Sub-Committee. Burnsville and Henry Sibley Highs have not yet announced their
representatives.
7. .« Staff are pursuing various data bases for selection of a random sample for the Community Festival
survey. The state has suggested that voter registration rolls are not public information.
8. .« Staff met with the Eagan Hockey Association ice coordinator to outline available outdoor ice. In
order to meet the associations' needs, the Department must open the Pilot Knob rink during the
week for team practice. For the past several skating seasons the Pilot Knob site has been closed
during the week because of lower neighborhood usage.
In order to provide this service, staff will need to re-budget 1994 seasonal salaries for the skating
program. City Council approval will be requested.
9. .« The trail leading to the pavilion at Trapp Farm Park was recently upgraded with the installation
of bollard lights thanks to the efforts of park maintenance workers Steve Hadden and Alex
Lammers. This welcomed improvement will help ensure the safety of park patrons and employees
alike as this trail receives a great deal of use in connection with pavilion reservations.
10. .« Park maintenance workers Scott Eppen and Gary Skogstad have completed the winterization of
all the park and fire department irrigation systems. This annual procedure prevents any freeze
damage from occurring and signals the end of the growing season!
11. .« Gary and Scott have also finished installation of a new irrigation system at Fire Station four. They
were assisted in their efforts by the Dakota County Sentence To Serve (STS) program, a county
work release program.
12. .« The STS crew also recently completed construction of an observation platform and connecting trail
at Blackhawk Park. In addition, they assisted the Forestry Division while at Blackhawk in the
planting of over 400 trees and shrubs.
13. .« The Parks Maintenance Division also spent time at Blackhawk Park assisting in the weed
harvesting efforts of the lake. This is a part of the long range plan to improve the water quality
of Blackhawk Lake.
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14. •« All of the park system's unheated park shelter buildings were winterized in anticipation of the
onslaught of freezing weather. This important task was accomplished by park maintenance
workers Don Buecksler and Paul Graham.
15. •« The fall turf maintenance program is continuing to be implemented. Tasks being accomplished
include overseeding, sodding and topdressing of athletic turf areas and fertilizing and hole/rut
filling of all turf as needed. Many people are involved in this final push to improve turf
conditions, including seasonal park maintenance workers Marilyn Deleon, George Sellner, Denise
Spohn, Brian Banazewski and Wayne Johnson.
16. •« A final infield blading and augmenting of material as needed is also in progress. Doing this now
allows the new materials to settle under the weight of winter snows and makes for a smoother
playing surface the following spring. This work is being spearheaded by park maintenance workers
Dan Curtin and Steve Taylor. The cut edges of the infields where they meet the turf have also
been re-cut thanks to the seasonal park maintenance workers Brian Banazewski and Gilbert Tovar.
17. •« Hockey rink repairs have been completed in anticipation of the coming skating season. Staff are
also blading and filling uneven areas in the rinks.
18. •« Williams Brothers Pipeline Company has begun the clearing work on their pipeline in Eagan.
Staff have been closely coordinating with Williams, landowners and the Minnesota Office of
Pipeline Safety in an effort to minimize tree loss while still providing for the long-term safety of
the community.
• November 2, 1993 Council Meeting
« November 4, 1993 Commission Meeting
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SUBJECT: REZONING (2.7 ACRES A TO R-1)
APPLICANT: BURNSVILLE LUMBER COMPANY
LOCATION: OUTLOTS B & C, WHISPERING WOODS 6TH
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EXISTING ZONING: A (AGRICULTURAL)
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: OCTOBER 26, 1993
DATE OF REPORT: OCTOBER 12, 1993
COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION SUMMARY: An application has been submitted requesting a Rezoning of
2.7 acres from A (Agricultural) to R-1 (Single Family). A five lot Final Plat application has
also been submitted for the City's review. The Comprehensive Guide Plan designates this
area as D-1 Single Family (0-3 units/acre). The site is located south and west of Slater
Road, south of Cliff Road.
BACKGROUND: In April 1988 the City approved a Preliminary Plat for Whispering Woods
4th Addition consisting of 57 single family lots on approximately 28 acres zoned Agricultural.
At the City's request, the overall Whispering Woods area was platted so the comprehensive
street and utility design could be evaluated. The area has been developed in phases-as
Final Plats are submitted so are the Rezoning applications.
EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is wooded and hilly located on the north and east sides
of Burnsville Pond E-24.
CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: This property is guided for D-1.
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SUBJECT: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT
BLACIHAWK PARK PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
APPLICANT: EAGAN 30.7C LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
LOCATION: OUTLOT A, SAFARI AT EAGAN
EXISTING ZONING: PD-CSC (PLANNED DEVE OPMENT-COMMUNITY
SHOPPING CENTER)
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: OCTOBER 26, 1993
DATE OF REPORT: OCTOBER 21, 1993
COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Application Summary: The applicant has applied for a Planned Development Amendment
to permit three lots with the following uses: Lot 1- 7,500 sq. ft. Class I restaurant; Lot 2 -
1,577 seat second run movie theater; and Lot 3 - 65,000 sq. ft. health club (Lifetime Fitness).
Applicable Zoning Regulations: Section 11.40, Subd. 6 and Section 11.20, Subd. 2.A and
2.B.
Background of Application: The Advisory Planning Commission considered the preliminary
plat for this proposal at its meeting of September 26, 1993. At that time, the Advisory
Planning Commission approved the Preliminary Plat subject to several conditions, including:
15. The owner shall amend the existing Planned Development Agreement by adding the
specific conditions associated with this development and the approval of the
Preliminary Plat shall not be construed as an approval either implied or expressed
of any Planned Development uses in the Preliminary Plat. Any Planned
Development uses on the property shall be approved by the City Council.
The reasons for this condition were both procedural and substantive.
Procedurally, the proposed development requires both platting of the property and an
amendment to or final approval of the Planned Development. The City Zoning Ordinance,
Section 11.40, Subd. 6, requires approval of final development plans prior to the issuance
of building permits. Essentially, the PD process in the City of Eagan is a two step process
in which a preliminary plan is approved indicating the generalized land uses, the staging
plan, parks and pedestrian circulation and general sketch plan. Then, as the specific PD is
developed over time, each stage is developed into more detail and a final development plan,
including. a Final Plat, final building drawings and specifications and final site plan and
landscape schedule are brought forth for approval. This process of final PD approval has
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not always been followed in a technical sense in recent years. Rather, final PD approval was
in effect incorporated in approval of the plat. The problem with this approach, however,
has been that the specific use at the time of platting was not always known. Secondly, the
conditions pertaining to the specific use and its site plan have not always been properly
recorded with the Planned Development Agreement. Although many of the site plan
conditions were attached to approval of the Final Plat, these conditions have not been filed
with the plat.
Another problem with trying to incorporate site plan conditions at the time of the platting
may arise in the case in which the developer may want to plat parcels to be able to market
them prior to arranging for specific use of the property. The City Council has been
reluctant to give approval to Final Plats without knowing the specific users and the specific
development to be constructed. Following the process set forth in the City Code for final
PD approval should give the City adequate review and regulatory mechanisms over the
specific developments.
Substantively, the proposal for the development of this last segment of the broader
Blackhawk PD raised some fairly significant and fundamental land use.issues before the
Advisory Planning Commission. A review of the history of the Blackhawk PD may shed
some light on the reasons for the current potential land use conflicts.
History of Blackhawk PD: The Blackhawk PD was originally conceived in concept and
approved by the town board of Eagan in 1972. The concept was further revised and given
official approval as a PD in 1977. The Blackhawk Park PD incorporated a very large area
of the City extending essentially on the east side of the now existing I-35E from Pilot
Knob/35E on the north to Cliff Road on the south (Figure 1). The original PD approved
in 1977, was essentially a very generalized land use plan for this area. Other elements of
a PD called for now in the zoning code such as a sketch plan for streets, utilities, lots and
blocks, a layout for future planning, a staging plan and a park and pedestrian circulation
were not specifically detailed at that time in this early PD. This very generalized type of PD
was very prevalent in Eagan at that time.
The original PD called for a commercial area at Cliff and Thomas Lake Roads with high
density residential immediately to the north. Medium to high density residential and a
community center were envisioned for the area immediately north of the high density area
(Figure 1).
The Blackhawk Park PD was approved for a period of 15 years or until June 21, 1992. The
overall planned development was revised on numerous occasions as it developed over the
ensuing fifteen year period. A chronology of these amendments as affects the southern half
of the Blackhawk Park PD is provided in the attached appendix. The result of these
amendments over the years was to reduce significantly the density and intensity of the
development. Furthermore, the commercial area at the southern end at Thomas Lake and
Cliff Roads evolved more as a neighborhood shopping center than as a major community
shopping center. The Thomas Lake Center was originally intended to include a Red Owl
Super Market and Snyder Drug Store. As commercial/retail areas have evolved over the
past 10-20 years, two types of retail centers have emerged: either very low impact
neighborhood oriented shopping areas such as Thomas Lake, or much larger scale
community wide shopping centers with large scale discount stores and mass merchandising,
such as Town Centre or Cliff Lake Centre.
The major changes in shopping patterns and shopping center developments over the past
decade have been most evident in the evolution of the grocery store. Classic City planning
of the 1920's-1950's envisioned neighborhoods each anchored by a grocery store of about 10-
20,000 square feet. Today, we either have 2,500 square foot gas/grocery convenience centers
or a 100,000 square foot Cub supermarket.
This direction of retail shopping was not anticipated when Eagan developed its
Comprehensive Guide Plan more than 15 years ago. At that time, the City's land use plan
envisioned community shopping centers as follows:
"These areas are usually anchored by a major grocery store and also would
be developed with a drug store, hardware store, clothing store, auto retail
store, liquor store, service station and similar services usually required on a
weekly basis by the surrounding residents. The area may also be developed
with allied offices such as real estate offices, clinics, athletic clubs and similar
facilities. Community shopping center areas generally range in size from ten
to forty acres with an area of 40,000 to 100,000 square feet of floor area.
The population served by these centers generally range from 10,000 to 15,000
persons."
The Commission shall note that these basic changes in retail commercial development
constitute some of the reasons that we need to evaluate and update the City's commercial
development policy.
Current Situation: The apparent problem with the remaining commercial area in the
Blackhawk Park Planned Development is that we are faced with a fairly small strip of land
located between a neighborhood shopping center and a residential neighborhood with zoning
that would permit the most intense commercial development allowed anywhere in the City
of Eagan. It is this apparent incongruency that raised the concerns of the adjacent residents
as well as the Advisory Planning Commission members.
The incremental development as well as the incremental amendment to down grade the
intensity of the Blackhawk Planned Development largely explains the predicament facing us
today. The evolving nature of community development, the private market place and
surrounding land uses are the reasons that planned development agreements are given a
specified time period within which to be completed. In more recent years, realizing the
rapid rate of change, planned development agreements have been given shorter time periods
to be implemented such as five years. In addition, incremental amendments are now
evaluated from a broader perspective. Downzoning one part of a PD might trigger
downzoning adjacent areas, as well. The Blackhawk Park Planned Development Agreement,
as noted previously, was given a 15 year time period to be completed.
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Options For Remedy: At this point, the 15 year term for development of the Blackbawk
Park PD has expired. The Eagan Zoning Code as it pertains to Planned Developments does
provide an opportunity to assess changing land use situations such as this now facing the
community with the Safari At Eagan proposal. Section 11.20, E.2, of the City Code sets forth
the conditions under which approval of a planned development may be either extended Al
terminated:
"Upon the expiration of the term of Planned Development Agreement for a
development which has not been substantially completed, a duly advertised
and noticed public hearing is required by Section 11.40, Subd. 5, shall be held
by the planning commission which shall make a recommendation to the
Council whether the Planned Development Agreement shall be terminated
and, if terminated, whether the planned development zoning shall be
removed. The applicant shall provide an accurate list of property owners
within 350 feet of development.
a) The Council may extend the Planned Development Agreement noting its
reasons in its minutes.
b) If the Council determines that the Planned Development Agreement shall be
terminated, it shall also determine whether the Planned Development zoning
shall be removed."
Given that the development period for the Blackhawk Park PD has expired, the Advisory
Planning Commission and ultimately the City Council have several courses of action available
to address the issues that have been raised by this proposed final amendment. There are
three basic options that may be considered:
Option 1. Extend the PD Final Approval (Figure 3)
Approve the amended Final Planned Development as originally requested by
Eagan 30.7C Limited Partnership with the following uses:
Lot 1 - 7,500 class I restaurant
Lot 2 - 1,577 seat second run movie theater
Lot 3 - 65,000 square foot health club (Lifetime Fitness)
This option could be selected if the Advisory Planning Commission and/or City
Council determines that conditions surrounding the original Blackhawk Park
PD have not substantially changed and that development as proposed would
be in the best long range interest of the community at large. One potential
drawback to this option would be that the specific uses proposed for Lots 2
and 3 are still somewhat speculative, according to prior testimony of the
developer. If this option is selected, the following conditions should be added:
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1. A Planned Development Agreement shall be entered into prior to
Final Plat.
2. All buildings shall be architecturally compatible as a part of the
Planned Development.
3. All buildings shall be constructed of brick on all sides of the building.
4. The building elevations/plans shall be reviewed by the Advisory
Planning Commission and approved by the City Council prior to
issuance of a building permit.
5. The landscaping and fencing shall be provided as indicated on the
preliminary plat and shall be installed with the first phase of
construction.
6. Irrigation shall be required in all turf grass areas.
7. All trash/recyclingclosures shall be attached to, or enclosed within the
building. If attached, it shall be made of the same building material as
the primary building.
8. An overall signage plan shall be submitted showing location size and
height for pylon and all building mounted signs.
9. A lighting plan shall be submitted. No off site spillage shall be
allowed.
10. All roof top mechanical equipment shall be screened.
11. All Sign Code requirements shall be met.
Option 2. Terminate the PD for Outlot A, Safari at Eagan and Rezone to Limited
Business (Figure 4)
This option would terminate the CSC land use and zoning designation on the
entire Outlot A. This option should be selected if the APC and/or, City
Council determine that the current proposed uses are all simply incompatible
with the surrounding area as it has evolved over the past 15 years. If this
option is selected, an amendment to the comprehensive plan should also be
initiated. The area currently designated CSC on the Land Use Guide Plan
map should be revised to NB (Neighborhood Business) and LB (Limited
Business). Outlot A would be zoned L.B. Limited Business zoning basically
permits office, clinics, banks, etc. Class I restaurants are also permitted as a
conditional use. Rezoning of the existing Thomas Lake Shopping Center to
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an NB classification would also be appropriate. The center would then
continue as a conforming use.
Option 3. Approve a Final Planned Development for Lot 3 to permit construction of the
proposed 65,000 square foot health club and approve an a ed Preliminary
Planned Development for Lots 1 and 2 to permit eventual development of
Limited Business uses. (Figure 3).
This option would in effect extend one part of the original Blackhawk Park PD
but terminate the other. This option would permit development of the
proposed health club, the one project that is actually firm at this time,
according to the developer. It would keep open the option of a Class I
restaurant in the future. However, the movie theater would no longer be an
option. The remainder of Outlot A would then be developed into other uses
permitted in the Limited Business District. This property has been assessed
over the years for various infrastructure projects at commercial rates.
Amending the commercial land use designation of the PD from CSC to LB on
Lots 1 and 2 would not be inconsistent with previous assessment actions since
there is one rate for all commercial types of uses.
This option should be selected if it is determined by the APC and/or City
Council that conditions have changed over time and that while the health club
and potentially a restaurant would fit in well with the area, a movie theater at
this location is not in the best long range interests of the community at large.
If this option is selected, amendment of the Comprehensive Land Use Guide
Plan should also be initiated as in Option 2.
The following conditions of approval would be appropriate:
Conditions: Final Planned Development on Lot 3
1. A 65,000 square foot health club shall be allowed and construction
shall commence within one year of Council approval.
2. The term of approval of this final Planned Development shall be one
year.
3. Berming, fencing and landscaping along the northern property line
shall be required in conformance with the grading plan and landscaping
plan reviewed/approved by the APC at the September, 1993 meeting.
4. Signage shall conform to code requirements.
5. No outdoor storage other than a trash enclosure shall be permitted.
6. The building shall be constructed of brick on all four sides embedded
in mortar at the job site.
7. No roof top mechanical equipment shall be usable.
8. All turf grass areas shall be irrigated.
All above conditions would be incorporated in the Final Planned Development
Agreement.
Conditions: Amended Preliminary PD on Lots I and 2
1. Lots 1 and 2 may be developed consistent with the uses permitted in
a Limited Business district.
2. The term of approval for the preliminary Planned Development shall
be five years.
3. Final approval of development in Lots 1 and 2 will be considered in
accordance with the procedures and submission requirements set forth
in Section 11.40, Subd. 6.D of the City Code.
Summary & Conclusion: In summary, the overall Blackhawk PD has developed over the
past 15 years in a manner significantly different from the original Land Use concept. The
incremental nature of the development, as well as the revisions to the original
comprehensive concept, now present some potential land use conflicts. The 15 year term
of development for Blackhawk Park expired in 1992. The Planned Development approval
process, set forth in the City Code, Section 11.20, Subd. 6, outlines the procedure through
which the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council may review and act upon such
circumstances. There are three basic options available at this point:
1. Approve the Amended/Final Planned Development, as proposed.
2. Terminate the Planned Development and rezone Outlot A to LB.
3. Approve the Final Planned Development for Lot I (health club) and amend the PD
on Lots 2 and 3 from CSC to LB.
The Advisory Planning Commission and City Council will need to determine, based on the
information presented, which option, or variation thereof, is in the best long-range interest
of the City at large.
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1972 City Council gives general concept approval (411 acres) of Schematic Land Use Plan
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1973 Revised Land Use Plan submitted; no action by City Council or Advisory Planning
Commission.
1974 Plans similar to 1973 plans were submitted. City Council "resolved to approve the
plans".
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1980 P.D. amended 6/3/80 to change zoning of NB parcel at the southwest corner of
Diffley and Thomas Lake Roads to R-3. R-4 zoned parcel just south of NB parcel
was also rezoned to R-1 in this amendment.
1988 Amendment dated 4/5/88 rezoning Thomas Lake Woods Addition from R-4, R-3,
and PF to R-3 and R-1 P.D. No P.D. Amendment document on record.
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SUBJECT: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT, (FINAL)
PRELIMINARY PLAT TOWN CENTRE 100 12TH
ADDITION (REVISED)
APPLICANT: MANN THEATERS INC.
LOCATION: NORTH 1/2 SECTION 15
EXISTING ZONING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: OCTOBER 26, 1993
DATE OF REPORT: OCTOBER 20, 1993
COMPILED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION SUMMARY: Separate applications have been submitted requesting a
Planned Development Amendment within the Eagan Heights Commercial Park Planned
Development to allow a movie theater and a Preliminary Plat consisting of one lot (7.6
acres) and an outlot (2.7 acres) for future development. The site is located along the east
side of Yankee Place and Town Centre Drive south of Yankee Doodle Road.
BACKGROUND. In July, the Advisory Planning Commission denied a Preliminary Plat and
after much deliberation, the City Council continued the item on August 17 and September
7 both times directing staff to work with the applicants on revised plans. This was done and
the Council approved the Preliminary Plat on September 21.
APPLICABLE ZONING REGULATIONS: Section 11.40, Subd. 6, and Section 11.20, Subd.
2.A and 2.B.
Section 11.40 defines the Planned Development two-step process. The sketch plan or
preliminary approval was done with the creation of the Eagan Heights Commercial Park
Planned Development itself. The second step, or Final Development stage, requires the
detailed site plans, the landscape plan, drainage and utility plans as well as building elevation
plans. This is the stage where specific conditions allowing a movie theater use are identified.
DESCRIPTION OF FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: The final development stage pertains
to the movie theater, lot only; no other portion of the Eagan Heights Commercial Park
Planned Development is included. The final development plans have been modified
significantly from those first submitted for Advisory Planning Commission and City Council
review. These changes have occurred.
The theater was shifted to the south and the northerly access point lines up with the
Town Centre Drive Yankee Place intersection. It also provides an uninterrupted drive
lane to the undeveloped property to the north. The access point near the southwest
portion of the building lines up with a curb cut for the Town Centre Shoppes to the
west.
Cross-parking arrangements were made allowing 70 parking spaces for theater use on
the Town Centre Shoppes site along the west side of Town Centre Drive. Pedestrian
crossing signs and crosswalks will be installed.
° Additional land was proposed to be added at the southeast portion of the site creating
58 more parking stalls; also a small area will be used for wetland mitigation.
Originally, two restaurants were shown conceptually on the residual land to the north.
Federal Land Company agreed to delay an application for a second restaurant until
one year from the date of occupancy of the theater to see if a parking problem exists.
A survey would be performed by staff and a public hearing will take place at a City
Council meeting. The City Council may require that 55 additional parking stalls be
constructed on the second restaurant site. Total parking provided on/off-site is 495
stalls with an additional 55 to the north if the Council determines necessary. The
original plan had 406 stalls with none off-site; City Code required 549.
° The off-site pylon sign was withdrawn.
If the Final Planned Development is approved as amended, the project will be developed
consistent with the following detailed plans set forth as exhibits in the Final Planned
Development Agreement.
Exhibit A. Land Use Plan: An updated exhibit showing what has been constructed and the
existing land use of undeveloped land within the entire Eagan Heights Commercial Park
Planned Development.
Exhibit B. Development Plan: An exhibit showing cross-parking areas, crosswalks, generally
anything associated with the development of the movie theater.
Exhibit C. Conditions:
Exhibit D, Parking Improvements: This shows how the 55 parking stalls would be
constructed on the northern property if a parking problem is determined by the City
Council.
Exhibit E Pedestrian Crosswalk Plan (construction details).
Exhibit F. Landscape Plan
Exhibit G. Lighting Plan (specifications for street, parking lot, and building-mounted lighting.
Exhibit H. Building Sidewalk Plan
Exhibit I. Building Elevations (including specifications for building materials and color).
REVISED PRELIMINARY PI.AT: The original preliminary plat consisted of I 6.4-acre lot.
The revised plat has been increased to 10.3 acres. The theater lot itself is 7.7 acres and the
remaining 2.7 acres to the east will be platted as an Outlot for future development.
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GRADING/DRAINAGE/EROSION CONTROL: This report covers the extra parking lot
area that has been added to the Town Centre 100 12th Addition (Mann Theater)
development. Please refer to the report dated July 20,1993, for Outlot G, Town Centre 100
1st Addition, for the details and conditions for the majority of the. Mann Theater
development.
This site was previously rough-graded in the mid-1980's to prepare the area for
development. The site contains Pond DP-20 along the northwest corner of the parking lot
expansion. . The developer proposes to expand the wetland area of Pond DP-20 by
approximately 0.2 acres along the northwest corner of the parking lot expansion. The
wetland expansion is proposed to be the mitigation for filling of the wetland along the west
edge of Pond DP-20.
As shown on the preliminary grading plan, the parking lot shall direct its storm water runoff
to an internal storm sewer system that will discharge directly into Pond DP-20. Pond DP-20
is included on the City's Comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan and has a 12"
outlet that drains to the south to O'Leary Lake (Pond DP-7). The development will be
responsible for reconstructing the existing 36" storm sewer line that discharges into the south
end of Pond DP-20 by relocating the line to provide at least 100 feet of separation from the
existing 12" pond outlet pipe. The 100 feet of separation will improve the water quality
treatment efficiency of Pond DP-20.
As shown on the preliminary grading plan, the developer proposes to add fill within the high
water level of Pond DP-20 and this will result in a decrease in the available pond storage
volume. With the drainage area of 31.5 acres of commercially zoned development draining
to Pond DP-20, the pond shall provide a pond storage volume of 8.0 acre feet to meet the
100 year rainfall event.
The development will be responsible for installing and maintaining erosion control measures
in accordance with the City's Erosion/Sediment Control Manual. The development shall
provide a 30' buffer strip along the edge of Pond DP-20 to help prevent erosion into the
pond. The buffer strip shall be measured from the normal water level of the pond.
WATER QUALITY AND WETLANDS: The proposed development lies in drainage basin
D (LeMay Lake) and would discharge stormwater runoff to Pond DP-20, a pond classified
as a nutrient basin in the City's water quality, management plan. Pond DP-20 then
discharges to O'Leary Pond, a 16-acre pond classified to support indirect contact recreation.
Because of it's proximity directly up-drainage of a recreationally classified water body, the
developer will be required to meet runoff treatment requirements for this development
through on-site ponding. The developer has expressed a preference to modify Pond DP-20
to meet these treatment requirements rather than construct additional ponds on the site.
The revised development proposal submitted on October 13, 1993 shows 21,000 square feet
of parking space added to the original proposal. With this additional area, the developer
will be required to create through excavation 0.9 acre-feet more wet pond volume in the
pond to meet treatment obligations for the theater site (excluding Outlot A). However, the
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treatment requirements for the remainder of the Town Centre development in the Pond DP-
20/O'Leary Pond drainage, including the outlot contained within this plat. The developer
will also be required to make modifications to the pond that prevent short-circuiting
between the south inlet and the outlet of the pond.
The plan given preliminary plat approval by the City Council authorizes filling of about .2
acres of the wetland associated with Pond DP-20. The developer must submit, and receive
City approval of, a plan to replace the filled wetland area by January 15, 1994 or the date
of final plat approval, whichever is earlier.
These recommendations are subject to approval by the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Resources Commission.
UTILITIES: The parking lot expansion will not require any sanitary sewer or water main
extensions.
The existing hydrants on Town Centre Drive will provide adequate fire protection to the
proposed parking lot.
STREETS/ACCESS/CIRCULATION: The preliminary site plan proposes three driveways
to be constructed out to Town Centre Drive or Yankee Place to serve the Mann Theater
site and the two future buildings to the north. The proposed parking lot expansion shall
use the easterly driveway opening onto Town Centre Drive and no new driveway openings
will be needed.
RIGHT-OF-WAY/EASEMENTS/PERMITS: This development shall dedicate an easement
over Pond DP-20 up to 3' above the high water level. The existing ponding easement for
Pond DP-20 does not cover the area of the pond up to 3' above the high water level. A
drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated over the new storm sewer line that
redirects the flow from Town Centre Drive into Pond DP-20 with a separation of at least
100 feet from the existing 12" pond outlet pipe.
This development shall be responsible for ensuring that all regulatory agency permits
(MPCA, MWCC, Mn. Dept. of Health, etc.) are acquired prior to final plat, approval.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION - Town Centre 100 12th
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
NoneQ
There are levied assessments with an unpaid balance of $102,237 which will be allocated to
parcels created by this subdivision. I
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THESE ITEMS: 1) To approve/deny the Final
Planned Development Amendment, and 2) to approve/deny the Town Centre 100 - 12th
Addition (Revised).
CONDITIONS OF PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR TOWN CENTRE 100 12TH
ADDITION (REVISED)
1. These standard conditions of plat approval as adopted by Council action on February
2, 1993 shall be complied with:
A1,B1,B3,B4,C1,C2,D1,El,F1,G1,andH1
2. The development shall add a manhole on the sanitary sewer service at the connection
to the existing 6" stub.
3. The grading of the site shall direct its storm water runoff to an internal storm sewer
system that will discharge directly into Pond DP-20.
4. The development will be responsible for maintaining a minimum of 8.0 acre feet of
pond storage volume between the NWL and the HWL in Pond DP-20.
5. The grading plan for this development shall include emergency overland outlets from
the low points on Town Centre Drive to Pond DP-20 with a maximum ponding in the
streets of 18".
6. Before any grading can occur on the adjacent property to the north, temporary
easements from the adjacent property owner shall be obtained and submitted to the
City with the grading permit or final plat application.
7. A storm sewer stub shall be provided to serve the 2.0 acre residual undeveloped
property to the north.
8. If a driveway connection to Town Centre Drive occurs where an existing catch basin
is located, then existing catch basins shall be reconstructed with a flat grade and a
new catch basin shall be added on the upstream side of the driveway.
9. The utility plan shall include an 8" sanitary sewer and 6" watermain stub to the
residual undeveloped property to the north.
10. This development shall provide an additional 0.9 acre feet of wet pond volume in
Pond DP-20 in order to meet the water quality treatment obligations of this 6.6 acre
parcel.
11. The filling of approximately 0.2 acres of the wetland along the west edge of Pond DP-
20 to provide additional area for parking and building for this development shall be
mitigated by constructing 0.2 acres of new wetland adjacent to Pond DP-20.
73.
12. The development shall provide a 30 foot buffer strip along the edge of Pond DP-20
to help prevent erosion into the pond.
13. The driveway connections to the public streets shall include concrete aprons built to
City Standards.
14. Restricted access shall be dedicated along the east edge of Yankee Place from
Yankee Doodle Road to the north edge of the Town Centre Drive intersection.
15. The northerly driveway opening to this development shall match the centerline of the
Yankee Place/Town Centre Drive intersection.
16. The development shall relocate the 36" storm sewer line that drains into the south
end of Pond DP-20 by relocating the line to provide at least 100 feet of separation
from the existing 12" pond outlet pipe.
17. The proposed parking lot expansion to the east shall use the easterly driveway
opening onto Town Centre Drive, so no new driveway openings will be needed.
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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
A. Financial Obilgetions
1. This development shall accept its additional financial obligations as defined
in the staffs report in accordance with the final plat dimensions and the
rates in effect at the time of final plat approval.
B. Easements and Rights-al-Way
1 This development shall dedicate 10-foot drainage and utility .easements
centered over all lot tines 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.
1-6.
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.
0. 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. Qther
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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1. All landscaped and green areas shall be irrigated.
2. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened so as not to
be visible from any public right of way or street.
3. 9 X 20 foot parking stalls shall be permitted for on-site theatre
parking, as shown and noted on Exhibit attached to this
document.
4. Development of the property shall provide a park like amenity to
include a continuation of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield trail
adjacent to city designated Pond DP-20.
5. All development of the property shall be in conformance with the
City of Eagan's Tree Preservation Policy, as amended from time to
time.
6. A sidewalk is to be incorporated along the west and south side of
the site, as shown and nbtod on Exhikit attached to this
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7. No landscaping shall be installed in the boulevard or parking
setback area of Town Centre Drive from the south entrance drive
southeasterly to a point in line with the east building line of
the movie theatre.
9. A Maintenance Agreement executed by the landowners releasing the
city from any obligations or duties shall be prepared end
recorded against the property addressing the all-season
maintenance requirements of the sidewalks, pedestrian crosswalks
and retaining walls adjacent to City designated Pond DP-20, prior
to the development of the movie theatre.
9. Prior to the dsvelopment of the property shown on Exhibit "D"
attached to this Agreement, the Owner(s) shall dedicate by plat
or easement as additional fifteen (15") feet along the south side
of Yankee noodle Drive as presently dedicated. This dedication
shall be at no cost to the City of Ragan or the public.
10. A restricted access easement in favor of the City of Eagan shall
be conveyed adjacent to Yankee Place from Town Centre Drive to
Yankee Doodle Road.
It. A cross parking easement for 70 stalls at Town Centre Shoppes for
off-site parking for the movie theatre's property, which includes
the City as a third party beneficiary, shall be approved by the
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designating the Town Centre Shoppes site as overflow parking for
the theatre shall be erected prior to the theatre opening.
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THOMAS EGAN
Mayor
November 3, 1993
Mr. & Mrs. Fink
13900 Chestnut Drive
Apartment 221
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Fink:
PATRICIA AWADA
SHAWN HUNTER
SANDRA A. MASIN
THEODORE WACHTER
Council Members
THOMAS HEDGES
City Administrator
E. J. VAN OVERBEKE
City Clerk
I was pleased to meet you last week to discuss your letter of October 12 and your request
for a sidewalk on the west side of Bent Tree Lane. As I mentioned, this is an item that I
will place on the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission agenda for
the December 2 meeting. The request that you raise is a new policy for the City of Eagan.
Until this time, sidewalks in residential areas have been few and far between. When
sidewalks have been built, they have been associated with the City's street transportation
plan. It was only recently that the City constructed sidewalks in the Autumn
Ridge/Hawthorne Woods addition, and here the sidewalks were placed on arterial streets
and not each of the residential streets. With your request being such a departure from
established policy, this will be a difficult issue for the City to approve.
The other issue we discussed was the trailway leading to the park from Hackmore Lane.
This access will consist of steps and not just a trail because of the topography of the area.
For us to achieve an 8 to 9 percent grade, which borders on the fringe of wheelchair
accessibility, the City would have to grade extensively into the park and literally destroy that
which we had hoped to use for parks purposes. Access for this park for Matthew will be
a circulatory route via Dodd Road. As I mentioned to you, the Public Works department
1994 CIP includes the upgrading of Dodd Road from Cliff to Diffley. Requests from the
Pinewood PTA have been for a trail on both sides of the Dodd Road. Review of this will
be part of the feasibility report in connection with the road reconstruction. Making the
assumption that a trailway is constructed on the east side, that trail would take you to
Atlantic Hills Drive and then from Atlantic Hills to Lakeside Park. This is obviously not
the most direct route, but hopefully it will meet Matthew's needs.
MUNICIPAL CENTER
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD
EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122-1897
PHONE: (612) 681-4600
FAX: (612) 681.4612
1DD: (612) 454-8535
THE LONE OAK TREE
THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
Equal Opportunlty/Affirmative Action Employer
MAINTENANCE FACILITY
3501 COACHMAN POINT
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122
PHONE: (612) 681.4300
FAX: (612) 681-4360
iDD: (612) 454-8535
Mr. & Mrs. Fink
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In closing, I want to thank you for the article that you sent with your letter. I did have
copies made for distribution to the City Council which they received some weeks ago. I will
be sharing the same with the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission
in December. As the agenda is set for that meeting, I will contact you regarding the time
and placement on the agenda.
Sincerely,
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
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cc: Tom Egan, Mayor
Tom Hedges, City Administrator
L2/FINK.LTR
October 12, 1993
Mr. Ken Uraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Dear Mr. Uraa,
I am writing you concerning the accessibility of the Rutumn Ridge, Phase
I I I subdivision in Eagan. Rs per our conversation on September 29th, I am
requesting that two issues be discussed at your next meeting on the 15th
of October. The first being the placement of a sidewalk on the west side
of Bent Tree Lane ( our new home address will be 4359 Bent Tree Lane,
Fagen, MN 55123). The placement of a sidewalk on this side of the street
will provide a continuous network of sidewalks through the neighborhood
and to Pinewood Elementary School. I am requesting this because we will
be moving into the neighborhood in December, 1993. We have a child who
is disabled and requires a wheelchair for mobility. Matthew is a bright 4
gear old who enjoys playing with other children. He will be attending and
receiving special education services at Pinewood Elementary school,
beginning in fall of 1994. We have encouraged Matthew to be involved
with neighborhood children and we have chosen to live in this
neighborhood because of the many young families present as well as the
availability of sidewalks.
The second issue I would like addressed is the accessibility of the park
behind the homes on Hackmore Drive. It is my understanding that the
current path leading from this development is a 10% grade and cannot be
altered for geographical reasons. There is a second pathway planned from
Crimson Leaf Trail, which I am requesting be made wheelchair accessible
if possible.
I realize that this is an unusual request. The accessibility of this
neighborhood for Matthew will increase the size of his world
tremendously and encourage his independence for the future, as well as
enrich the Hues of the other families in the neighborhood. I am willing to
work with the City Council and the Department of Parks and Recreation on
these issues. I am including a copy of a recent article in the Star and
Tribune about our family for your information. Please feel free to call me
with any questions or concerns you may have at 949-2423.
Best Regardss,,f r J
Cheri, Rndrew and Matthew Fink
13900 Chestnut Dr. Rpt. 221
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
cc: Tom Egan, Mayor
Tom Hedges, City Rdministrator
MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
Tuesday, June 29, 1993
111
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Matthew Fink,
fairly blessed'
with support
By Peg Melar/Stan writer
M atahew Fink and his tern-
dy me doing great,
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thew has new artificial
lmbs, a wheelchair 1 right for his
he a s. body and a baby sister
Matthew and his parents were the
subjects of a Star Tribune article a
year ago, and they're still getting
mail from readers. People have
sent hundreds of letters, plus toys,
photos, c hldren•s drowings, aug-
gsstions, recipes. peacock feathers
and lots of other things to offer
support to the Finite.
Matthew was Is months old in
AM 1990 when he became IN. He
• suffered a massive sass of pneu-
moeoccal sepsis, an i fection with
a high fatally no. Matthew some-
how survived, this brain and internal
oWns MUM but his
lop
were depraved of o gen-carryhem
blood. The limbs wen dying, andto
saw his No doctors had to ampu-
tate them. His longest 5mb is his
right tam which has an elbow.
Now that Matthew is doing so well,
people ask N the lamiy tools lucky.
His mom. Cheri, said that's hardly
the word. "Blessed is more like V*
she said. "But in some ways t wait
for another shoo b drop. It proba-
bly won't, I know. And
even if it did,
we would deal with it. But trouble is
a satthebackcfmymind."
She's owrwink ned now, she said
- but most of fiat comes from
good tlWhgs. Her husband, Andrew,
is about to finisshh?his medical train-
and
wh group of St. P in July
Wdd Oncology in to Science Ltd. They're
museum
building, and Matthew is thrilled
fat his dad will be close to the
di osaws. The Finks two sold the
they had
had
since before Matthewgotsick and
plan to build a hondieapped-aeces-
dole home in Eagan. Matthew is
going to preschool two days a
week and loving w Cheri quit her
job as a Chemist after their d@
far was born In January. Cheri is a
lot calmer than she was when Mat-
thew was sick and she was
wodung.
Baby Emily has a Crop of haw al-
most as red as Matthew's. She was
conceived the old-fashioned way
(the Finks needed a lot of doctoring
to get Mat1Mw started), and she
was teem with a fits little spleen.
That's important, because the me-
son that the infection wreaked hav-
oc on Matthew's body was that he
was born without a spleen, and
nobody know if until he suddenly
go wry sick.
He's progressing well with the arti-
ficial limbs. He Can take a few steps
on his own, but usualy he walks by
holding a bar on a just-right-sized
plastic truck. He has his "legs" on
two to four hours a day; an hour or
two at a stretch is all he can handle.
One of his new "arms" is run by
electricity. By flexing the muscle on
the outside of his upper arm, he
can make the "fingers" open and
close. Eventually he'll use the arm
for eating, but now he still uses a
spoon attaChbd to his elbow. Most-
ly he likes to use the fingers to
gently take the hand of his sister.
Matthew recently has been asking
more questions about his disability,
Cheri said. He'll say such things as,
Above, Matthew Fink Co-
erced his mother, Chart,
into letting him ar her
watch on his r:*
pros-
thesis. It has fingers that
he can open and close
by flexing an upper-arm
muscle and Is run by a
battery pack on his back.
= ,pack
disease three
years ago robbed him of
most of his arms and
legs, but he emerged
with his intelligence and
sense of humor intact. At
left, he and his baby sis-
ter, Emily, played with
their mother at home. At
upper left, Kathie Glick,
an early-childhood assis-
tant at the Eden Prairie
Family Center, helped
Matthew with an exer-
cise. The other children
are not disabled, and
Matthew tries to do what-
ever they do. His teach-
era are impressed with
his can-do attitude.
"I might gat hands again some day,
right, Mommy?" He talks of
"sprouting fingers sometime."
Counselors have advised the Finks
not to be too quick to make him
accept the truth. "He'll slowly Come
to the realization," she said.
Cheri apologized for not respond-
ing to all the good wishes the family
has received, but she just couldn't
keep up. The Finks love readers'
encouragement, though. You may
write to them at this address: Mat-
thew Fink and Family, Star Tribune,
425 Portland Av. S., Minneapolis
MN 55488.