01/06/1994 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MEMO
- city of eagan
DATE: JANUARY 3, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: JANUARY 6, 1994 ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
The regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission
will begin at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. This month's agenda has an addition
under Development Proposals. This will be the Hampton Inn/Cracker Barrel
Development. This will be the first item that has gone to the APRNRC before it will go
the Planning Commission. Henceforth, it is the intent of the City to have development
items proceed in this manner. Staff is still struggling with the development of the proper
format and the development of information, graphics and the like to properly present
these items so it is likely that you will see some changes over the next couple of months
as we work out this process. At this time, I should also tell you that, based on our
discussions in December, the Advisory Commission will move it's regular meetings from
the first to the second Thursday of the month. We believe that this will better facilitate
the review process.
There are two items under Old Business each of which has a separate memorandum
prepared for your review.
Under New Business, staff is bringing to the Advisory Commission an update on trails
constructionconcurrent with improvements to three major roadways proposed in 1994/95.
This memo should be self explanatory. Also under New Business is a 1994 work
program. The City Administrator, at the direction of the City Council, has asked the City
staff to develop a work program in a new format. This format works off the City's ABC
accounting format (Activity Based Costing). This is a different format than has been
typical with the presentation of the department's work program. We will make a verbal
presentation regarding this at the Commission meeting. There are several other items
for the Advisory Commission under Parks Development and Water Quality, a written
report on Oak Wilt and Department Happenings.
This is the last regular meeting of the present Commission. The City Council will be
making new/reappointments to the Commission at its January 18 Council meeting. The
new Advisory Commission will begin on February 10 with the Commission reorganization.
If members of the Advisory Commission have any questions in regards to any of the
agenda items, please feel free to contact department staff who can properly respond to
your needs and questions.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
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AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday, January 6, 1994
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 December 2, 1993
E. Visitors to be Heard
F. Consent Agenda
G. Development Proposals
(1) Pondview Addition
(2) Pondview 2nd Addition
(3) Silver Bell 2nd Addition
H. Old Business
(1) Golf Driving Range
(2) Sidewalk Request Bent Tree Lane
1. New Business
(1) Trail Construction Update - Blackhawk, Dodd and Yankee Doodle
(2) 1994 Work Program
J. Parks Development
(1) Update
K. Water Quality
(1) Subcommittee for Fish Lake Diagnostic Study
L. Other Business and Reports
(1) Oak Wilt Update
(2) Department Happenings
(3) Mission Statement
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.
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Subject to ARproval
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 2, 1993
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called
to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 2, 1993 with the following Commission Members present: Erin Ipsen-
Borgersen, Jonathan Widem, John Rudolph, Lee Markell, Deborah Johnson, Dan Mooradian, George Kubik and
Ted Billy. Commission Members Frankie Hall, Stephen Thompson and David Szott were not present. Staff
present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation;
John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; C.J. Lilly, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Shannon Tyree, Project
Planner and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary.
AGENDA
Director Vraa suggested that the Commission set a meeting time after the regular meeting to work on
a mission statement. Erin Ipsen-Borgersen moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor
to accept the agenda as amended.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 1993 MEETING
Dan Mooradian moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the
minutes of November 4, 1993 as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Dan Mooradian moved, Erin Ipsen-Borgersen seconded with all members voting in favor to make the
following recommendations to the City Council:
1. Lyman Development Company - Waiver of Plat-Lot Split. This lot will be subject to a cash
parks dedication, cash trails dedication and water quality dedication. There are no woodland
preservation issues associated with this plat.
WATERVIEW ADDITION
After Director Vraa introduced this item, Project Planner Tyree explained that this was an application
requesting a Preliminary Plat of twenty lots on 17.84 acres. The property is located east of Dodd Road and
west of State Highway 3 on the south side of Fitz Lake in the Lakeview Trail Addition. Shannon continued that
the Advisory Planning Commission had approved this application at their November meeting.
Director Vraa explained that this proposal would be subject to a cash parks and cash trails dedication.
Superintendent of Parks VonDeLinde noted that the developer has provided a tree preservation and replacement
plan for this development which results in the loss of approximately 27 of the 154 trees as a result of the initial
site development. John added that the developer has done an admirable job in preserving trees within this
development. Lee Markell noted that the tree loss was part of the initial development but questioned how
many more will be removed after development. George Kubik asked that the trees identified to remain be
protected during the initial grading so there is no further tree loss. Mr. VonDeLinde noted that the lots that
have a significant number of trees on them will require future builders of those sites to prepare individual lot
tree preservation plans at the time of building permit.
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Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission
Minutes' of December 2, 1993 Meeting
Page 2
Relative to water quality and wetland issues, Director Vraa explained that this development is located
in drainage basin Land will generate run-off that will be discharged into Pond LP-26. Staff is recommending
that a treatment pond of at least .7 acre feet in wet volume, having a minimum average depth of 3 feet,be
constructed according to NURP design standards along with a 10 foot wide 10:1 bench at the normal water
elevation. It was noted that no filling or draining of the single wetland is planned and none will be allowed.
Director Vraa added that because Pond LP-26 is identified as a general development lake in the shoreland
zoning ordinance, clear cutting and intensive vegetation clearing within the shore impact zone is prohibited.
The shore impact zone was identified as all land within a distance of 25 feet of the ordinary high water mark
and it is being recommended that the developer install permanent monuments for each lot to identify the depth
of this zone for lot owners.
After further discussion, Dan Mooradian moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with alI members voting
in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council relative to Waterview Addition.
1. This proposal will be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. This proposal will be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. This proposal will be subject to the developer providing on-site ponding to meet water quality
treatment requirements. This pond shall have a minimum average depth of 3 feet and a wet
pond volume of at least .7 acre feet. -
4. The design of the wet pond must be approved by City Water Resources staff.
5. Filling or draining of the wetland is prohibited.
6. The developer shall install permanent monuments identifying the boundary of the protected
shoreland zone.
7. The Commission acknowledges that the Waterview Addition preliminary plat tree preservation
plan complies with the City's Tree Preservation Guidelines and the developer will not be
responsible for tree replacement provided that no more than 27 trees, as are now identified, are
removed.
GOLF DRIVING RANGE
Director Vraa introduced Rick Kuchera who, along with his partner Ryan Helgeson, are proposing to
operate a golf driving range on the Lexington/Diffley athletic site. Mr. Kuchera had requested that the
Commission consider extending their contract one year since they had been unable to open the golf driving
range in 1993. Ken reminded the Commission that they had deferred this item pending more information
relative to the Park System Plan Update.
Mr. Kuchera voiced his concern for a decision relative to the one year extension as soon as possible
so that plans can proceed with the golf driving range. He added that the layout of the athletic site has changed
somewhat and it appears that softball will encompass and impact more of the site. Rick continued that they
would need a minimum four year commitment to proceed with this project which required extending the
existing contract.
George Kubik explained that information relative to the Park System Plan Update would most likely
not be available prior to January/February, 1994. Mr. Kubik apologized for not having more specific
information for Mr. Kuchera and asked him to be patient for just a little longer to allow staff time to evaluate
potential use of that facility based on information that will be obtained from the System Plan Update. Director
Vraa added that the grading plan has been completed however other city departments have not completed their
review and input. C.). Lilly noted that staff is trying to make sure that all needs are being met for this site
before the budget is reviewed to see how a driving range can be incorporated. George Kubik cautioned that
care should be taken to ensure that facility needs are carefully assessed before committing to a four year
contract for the driving range. George continued that it would be unfair to the driving range if after 2 years
the city found that athletic facilities are much needed. Conversely, if there was a significant need to increase
athletic facilities and the driving range was locked into a four year contract, it may be an unfair situation for
residents as well. George added that the city needs to be careful so as not to eliminate any options.
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission
Minutes of December 2, 1993 Meeting
Page 3
Lee Markell asked if it was imperative that a decision be made in January. Mr. Kuchera said they
would like an answer as soon as possible so that they can proceed with their plans and reiterated their need
for a four year commitment.
SIDEWALK REQUEST - BENT TREE LANE
Director Vraa reminded the Commission of a letter distributed at the November meeting from Cheri
and Andrew Fink relative to a request for a sidewalk on the west side of Bent Tree Lane to facilitate the needs
of their wheelchair bound child Matthew. Director Vraa continued that sidewalks have typically been
associated with transportation systems on collector streets or for providing access to significant points of
destination such as schools, shopping or business locations. Mr. Vraa then reviewed the existing trail system
near Bent Tree Lane for the Commission and concluded that the Commission would need to review this item
and determine an appropriate policy for this request as well as subsequent requests for sidewalks.
Chairman Kubik thanked the Finks for attending the meeting and asked if they had information they
would like to add. Andrew Fink explained that they are primarily concerned about Matthew's need to move
through the neighborhood in his electric wheelchair. Without a sidewalk on Bent Tree Lane they feel it will
be very difficult for Matthew to mainstream with the neighborhood children as well as limit his mobility
throughout the neighborhood.
Chairman Kubik asked if a precedent had been set relative to this request. Director Vraa responded
he was unaware of any at this time. In response to a question regarding the cost to install a sidewalk as
requested, Director Vraa stated that based on the cost of the newly installed Crimson Leaf sidewalk section,
the cost is approximately $10-12/lineal foot without homes already constructed on the lots. The cost increases
if homes and driveways are installed on the lots.
Lee Markell asked if there was any research supporting the safety of having sidewalks versus no
sidewalks. Chairman Kubik suggested that several options should be researched as well as solicit information
from other communities to see how they handle these types of requests. Jonathan Widem asked what other
options could be considered to provide a safe commute for Matthew within the neighborhood. After further
discussion, Chairman Kubik noted the consensus of the Commission seemed to be that further information from
other communities should be obtained along with looking at funding options before making a recommendation
on this issue. Lee Markell suggested checking to see if state funds were available through ADA to help with
this type of request. Mrs. Fink explained that they have talked with several government agencies who suggested
looking at block grants as a possible option. They have also talked to the developer responsible for their
home's construction and they have indicated an interest in talking about a cost sharing option for the sidewalk
which will be pursued.
Chairman Kubik thanked the Finks for taking the time to address the Commission with their concerns
and also for their input on how to help facilitate Matthew's transportation needs within their neighborhood.
PARK DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Landscape Architect/Parks Planner Lilly reviewed the status of the Blackhawk Park sign which is being
constructed by Edison Sign Company. C.). continued that the sign would be completed per specifications and
in place before Christmas. The retaining wall and landscaping around the sign will be completed by
department staff.
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Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission
Minutes of December 2,1993 Meeting
Page 4
MINNESOTA STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
.Superintendent of Parks VonDeLinde introduced this item noting that during the past 12 months the
DNR has been preparing a new 1995-1999 state comprehensive outdoor recreation plan. This major re-write
is required every 5 years to make the state eligible to receive Land and Water Conservation funding through
the National Park Service. The Plan will serve as a valuable tool for state and local decision makers in the
formulation of outdoor recreation acquisition and development plans as well as initiating legislative and local
policies and funding requests related to the provision of outdoor recreation opportunities. Superintendent
VonDeLinde has served on the 15 member Outdoor Recreation Planning Advisory Commission for the past 12
months to help with this process.
Superintendent VonDeLinde added that staff felt it would be a value to the Commission to have an
early draft of the document in light of the current Eagan park master planning process currently underway. A
review of the issues, strategies, and objectives contained in the plan may help to assist the commission as it
reviews and refines long-range parks, recreation and natural resources planning issues in the City.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Some of the Department Happenings highlighted included preparing for the winter activities by hiring
staff for the twelve sites and preparing the rinks and tubing hill. The co-sponsored appearance by the Teddy
Bear Bank with I.S.D. 196, seniors attending the Old Log Theatre, influenza clinic for 208 people and the
deliver of the winter Discover Us! were also highlighted.
Maintenance items highlighted included preparation of park facilities forthe winter activities, full-time
park maintenance employees participated in a drivers training and evaluation program, removal of aspen stands
in Thomas Lake Park prairie in preparation for the spring burn, and the completion of the fall landscaping
projects.
ROUND TABLE
Director Vraa explained that the department heads have been meeting to review the development
process as it currently exists and are investigating options that will make the process easier. One of the options
discussed was having the development proposals reviewed by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission prior to review by the Advisory Planning Commission. This would allow parks, trails,
waterquality/wetlands and tree preservation issues to be incorporated in the Planning Commission review prior
to being submitted to the City Council. Mr. Vraa continued that by changing the order of the development
review process the date of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission could change.
It was noted that the purpose of bringing this information to the Commission at this time was to solicit input
as to potential meeting dates. Director Vraa explained that the meeting should be no earlier than the second
Thursday of the month to allow information to be incorporated within the Advisory Planning Commission
packet.
Dan Mooradian and Ted Billy noted their preference for setting a meeting date based on how
everything should fall into place ratherthan individual's day/date preference. Afterfurtherdiscussion Chairman
Kubik noted the consensus of the Commission was that the date should be set based on how the APRNRC
review best fits into the development review process.
Director Vraa clarified that the Commission may receive less information than they have previously
but there will be sufficient information to understand the impact of the plat. George Kubik asked if a flow chart
could be provided to show the process once a new date has been decided upon.
Mr. Vraa reminded the Commission of the community participation in the Park System Plan Update
process which is scheduled for Wednesday, December 15. All Commission members have been invited to
attend, however the Commission's and staff's function will be to observe and answer questions if needed. This
format it to solicit input from community representatives to help define long term needs and priorities of the
Park System Plan.
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission
Minutes of December 2, 1993 Meeting
Page 5
George Kubik asked if staff could provide some information and a briefing on ADA and the impact it
has on existing parks and future park design. Deborah Johnson offered to help find a resource for this
information. Mr. Kubik asked if the briefing could also include the philosophy of ADA
Director Vraa noted that the Dakota County Advisory Commission would like to meet with the Advisory
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission some time in January to share some of the issues the
county will be facing. They would also like an opportunity to brainstorm with the Commission on future
projects and/or ideas.
Lee Markell asked if staff could take a look at the packet to see what portions could be eliminated
without impacting information necessary to the Commission. Jonathan Widem reiterated an earlier request to
see photos or video rather than the maps as shown in the planning packets.
With no further business to conduct, Ted Billy moved, Lee Markell seconded with all members voting
in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Secretary Date
MEMO
city of eagan
DATE: JANUARY 3, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: PONDVIEW ADDITION, GOOD VALUE HOMES
BACKGROUND
An application has been submitted requesting a preliminary plat consisting of 29 townhome
units on 12.5 acres located north of Englert Road and west of Pilot Knob Road. The
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission reviewed this preliminary plat
in February of 1993. Preliminary plat was approved by the City Council in March of 1993.
The plat did not move ahead which resulted in questions regarding acquisition of MnDot
right of way. Since that time, the applicant has finalized the placement of Englert Road and
obtained an additional 8/10 of an acre of excess right of way from MnDot and redesigned
the layout of the sight.
This development is in drainage basin "J" and contains a 10 acre water basin and wetland
classified as Type 6. This basin is directly connected to Fish Lake.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
This development is located in the north one-third of Park Service Section #21, not a search
area for which there is a need for a parks land dedication. Consequently, staff is
recommending that this plat be subject to a cash dedication which is consistent with the
Commission's earlier recommendations.
In regards to Trails, this sub-division will be serviced by Englert Road. This street to Pilot
Knob has low volumes of traffic and therefore it does not appear that a sidewalk or trailway
adjacent to it is necessary. Staff is recommending that a cash trails dedication be the
Commission recommendation.
WATER QUALITY & WETLANDS
This development will discharge its stormwater to JP-3, which is a ten acre wetland classified
as a sediment trap in the City's Water Quality Management Plan. As a condition of plat,
staff is recommending that the developer construct a sump off of each end of the storm sewer
pipes discharging to the Pond JP-3. In addition, the developer will be subject to a cash
dedication to meet water quality requirements. This dedication amount will be based on the
area of the site above the normal water elevation.
Under the interim guidelines of the Wetlands Conservation Act, the developer needs
approval to fill up to 230 square feet off wetland associated with Pond JP-3. This
encroachment will be matched on-site with an in-kind replacement near the northern
boundary of the developed area.
TREE PRESERVATION
Tree preservation plan has been submitted for this development. The vegetative character
of this site is primarily small, secondary growth which covers a majority of the parcel. There
are several large box elders and elms which line the westerly pond edge. The previous
proposal, staff and the Commission recommended that these tree masses were important and
provided a natural setting for the pond and that they be made to maintain as many of these
trees as possible. The new site planning grading plat reflected that these larger, significant
trees will be retained.
Under the new tree preservation guidelines, there will be a loss of a number of other smaller
vegetative type. In accordance with the tree replacement guidelines we have developed, the
developer will be responsible for planting seven Category B replacement trees as mitigation
for this lost vegetation. These replacement trees should in addition to the normal
landscaping requirements for this site as required in the City's zoning regulations.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
1. The proposal be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. The proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. Consider requiring a tot-lot for this development.
4. The developer be required to construct a sump off the end of each storm
sewer pipe discharging to Pond JP-3.
5. The developer be required to make a cash dedication to meet wetland quality
requirements based on the area of the site of the NWL of Pond JP-3.
6. The developer is given approval to fi ll 230 square feet of wetlands with on-site
and in-kind replacement under the interim program guidelines of the Wetlands
Conservation Act near the north boundary of the developed area.
7. The developer be responsible for planting seven Category B replacement trees
for mitigation for lost woodlands.
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DATE: JANUARY 3, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: POND VIEW 2ND ADDITION
BACKGROUND
The developer has submitted a request for rezoning and a preliminary plat consisting of 41
townhouse units on approximately 9.6 acres located south of the Eagan Medical Clinic and
west of Chili's and Wendy's restaurants and just north of Pond )P-3. This parcel is currently
zoned commercial.
Like the Pond View Addition, this development is located within Park Service Section #21.
The site has relatively scarce vegetation except for significant vegetation around the pond and
on the west edge. Approximately 5.5 acres are proposed to be graded to prepare the site
for home development and private streets. The preliminary grading plan shows construction
of two sets of retaining walls along the northern edge of the south driveway. Drainage from
the site will be routed to the southwest to a proposed water quality treatment pond which
is to the west of Pond )P-3. The site plan also reflects a 50 foot buffer from JP-3 during
grading operations to save existing trees along the pond's edge. This development is also
located within drainage basin J with all stormwater being directed to JP-3.
At this time, staff has not received any information regarding wetlands within the site and
it appears that at least one wetland, that associated with JP-3 lies within the site. Staff is
requesting that the developer provide information that identifies the wetland. Although it
appears that there will be no grading on the wetland site, the developer must provide
information that identifies the potential impacts of other development, if any, on those
wetlands. This development will be regulated by the new Wetlands Conservation Act and
all requirements of the WCA's permanent program.
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PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
This development, which is located in the northern third of Park Service Section 21 has not
been identified as a search area for a park dedication. Consequently, staff is recommending
that this plat be subject to a cash dedication. Regarding trails, staff is recommending a cash
trails dedication to the City Council.
The Commission may wish to review this plat for open space and tot lot needs.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
A low area on the west shore of Pond JP-3 in the southwest corner of the development
appears a likely spot for a water quality treatment pond. To fully meet water quality
treatment requirements, a pond of .22 acres in surface area and at least .55 acre feet in wet
pond volume will be required. If this ponding area cannot be accommodated because of
constraints associated with the site and development, the remainder of the obligation for
water quality shall be made up through a cash dedication. Staff is also recommending that
the developer be required to construct a skimmer on the 12 inch outlet for Pond JP-3.
Regarding wetlands, the developer must submit information that identifies the wetlands on
this site and any potential impact on those wetlands, if any.
TREE PRESERVATION
A tree preservation plan has been submitted for this development. This plan reflects the
removal of two large trees and approximately 10% of the remaining trees. These percentages
are well within the standards of the Tree Preservation Guidelines.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
1. This development be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. Consider a recommendation for open space/tot lot for this development.
4. This development be responsible for on-site ponding of .22 acres in surface
area and at least .55 acre feet in wet pond volume.
5. The development be responsible for a cash water quality dedication if the on-
site ponding requirement is not completely met as outlined in #4.
6. The developer will not be allowed to fill or drain wetlands associated with
Pond JP-3 and the developer is to provide information to staff relative to these
wetlands.
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- city of eagan
DATE: JANUARY 3,1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: SILVER BELL 2ND ADDITION
BACKGROUND
An application has been submitted requesting a preliminary plat consisting of 30.27 acres
for one lot of 1.54 acres and one outlot for 28.73 acres. This site is located on the north
side of Kennebec Drive, southeast of Seneca Addition in the southeast quarter of Section 18.
The site is an open grassy field with high points at the northwest and southwest portion and
is virtually treeless due to prior grading. There are no recreational water bodies down stream
from this site nor are there any wetlands that will be impacted by its development.
This development is located in Park Service District 18 which the Commission has previously
identified for potential development of a park or sufficient park amenities with any private
development that are residential in nature. It does not appear that this development would
affect any parkland dedication.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION
Since this development does not affect any area in which the City is currently looking for
parkland dedication, staff is recommending that this plat be subject to a cash dedication.
Regarding trails, this subdivision should be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
WATER QUALITY AND WETLANDS DEDICATION
This site is located at the lower end of Drainage Basin A. No recreational water bodies
would be affected by runoff from this site nor is there adequate room on the site for a
treatment pond. Staff is recommending that the development be responsible for a cash water
quality dedication. The water quality requirements for the remaining 28.73 acres of the site
will be determined at the time that outlot is developed.
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TREE PRESERVATION
The site has been cleared and graded in the recent past, therefore, there are no existing trees
on the building site and no requirement for a tree preservation plan.
City Forester Gregg Hove does have a concern regarding the landscape plans which identify
the planting of seedless green ash trees spaced around the future building. A relatively new
tree disease, Ash Yellow, is presently being dealt with and there is concern that planting of
a single species of this type should be given thoughtful consideration based on the potential
tree death should these trees become infected.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
1. This development be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. This development be responsible for a cash water quality dedication.
4. There is no substantial loss of trees or woodlands with this proposal therefore
no tree preservation plan is required.
5. Recommend to the developer that consideration be given to providing a
mixture of deciduous vegetative overstory trees rather than planting all one
species.
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DATE: JANUARY 3, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: EAGANDALE LEMAY LAKE 4TH ADDITION
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BACKGROUND
The City has received separate applications requesting a rezoning from Neighborhood
Business/General Business to Planned Development and a Preliminary Plat consisting of two
lots on 5.7 acres located in the southwest corner of the intersection of Lone Oak Road and
135E. This is located in Park Service Section 14.
The proposed use of the plat includes a 108 unit, three story Hampton Inn, limited service
hotel, on Lot 1 and a 9,700 square foot Cracker Barrel restaurant on Lot 2.
It appears all City Code performance standards were met on each lot and the proposed
rezoning request is consistentwith the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan designation ofCPD.
Staff expects only minor changes necessary to the site plan although there is a concern that
there is no internal pedestrian connection between the two uses that seem to be
complementary.
The majority of the site will be disturbed in preparation for the proposed buildings and
parking lots. Forestry staff has performed an inspection of the site and has determined that
no significant trees or significant woodlands presently exist on the site. The preliminary
grading plan indicates a maximum 16 foot cut of the northeast corner and a maximum of 5
feet of fill in the south edge of the site. The proposed hotel will be at an elevation of
approximately 4 feet lower than Lone Oak Road; and the proposed restaurant will be at an
elevation of approximately 2-1/2 feet lower than the proposed Hampton Inn. It will be at
an elevation of approximately 5 feet higher than Eagandale Place.
The development proposes two driveway accesses off Eagandale Place. This street currently
has a sidewalk in place. The westerly driveway connection is shown to be a shared
driveway connection with the existing development to the west.
Sanitary sewer and water main of sufficient size, pressure and capacity are available within
Eagandale Place Road. The preliminary plans show drainage from the site to be directed
through storm sewer to a water quality treatment pond located in the northeast corner of the
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storm sewer system in Eagandale Place. If the pond is not constructed, then the storm water
runoff from the site will be conveyed directly to the existing storm sewer in Eagandale Place
in such a manner that it will not overburden these lines. There are two lines in Eagandale
Place that are currently available for this development; an existing 15 inch storm sewer line
in the southwest corner of the site and an existing 21 inch storm sewer line in the
southernmost corner of the site.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION
For this commercial development, staff is recommending that a cash parks dedication be a
requirement of this plat. Relative to trails, this development has previously been responsible
for providing trailways along Lone Oak Road and along Eagandale. Therefore, the City will
not be able to extract a trails dedication requirement.
WATER QUALITY AND WETLANDS
Staff's analysis reflects there are no wetlands on this site, therefore the Commission need not
concern itself with this issue.
Regarding water quality, this site will generate a storm water runoff that will discharge
through the storm water system directly to LeMay Lake which is one of six lakes classified
to support direct contact recreation. While water quality in LeMay Lake is good relative to
other lakes in Eagan, it does not meet the standards set forth in the Water Quality
Management Plan. Ordinarily, development which intends to discharge directly into a
recreationally classified water body would be required to comply with on-site ponding
requirements. Staff has requested that the developer reserve space on the site for such a
water quality treatment pond. The site plan does reflect this provision.
Staff is requesting guidance from the Commission regarding the possibility of considering a
cash dedication for this particular development.
Modeling of the lake and the watershed pollutant loads indicate that almost 60% of the total
phosphorous loading into LeMay Lake comes through two pipes sharing a single location in
the northeast corner of the lake. These storm water pipes drain water off from about 140
acres of commercial/industrial property. Much of the development in this portion of the
drainage occurred before the City's Water Management Plan was adopted in 1990.
An option to consider in addressing water quality requirements for this development, is to
require a cash dedication in lieu of ponding. The cash dedication for this site is estimated
at between $42-47,000 and could be used to finance a portion of costs to resolve the larger
problems associated with pollutant loading from this part of the watershed. Because the
options could be expensive to construct, it is important that a comprehensive and thorough
analysis be done first to provide a basis for a decision. If ponding to treat runoff is not
required for the proposed development, modeling indicates that loading of phosphorous to
LeMay Lake will increase by approximately 2.5% and there would be some minor additional
degradation to water quality in LeMay Lake. The major negative influence affecting the
quality of LeMay Lake would continue to be untreated runoff from the existing
industrial/commercial area to the north of the lake.
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The other option is to require on-site ponding. The developer is currently showing this and
has allocated a location on the site to accommodate a pond. Preliminary estimates are that
a pond one acre foot in volume having an average depth of three feet would be sufficient
to meet the water quality treatment standards for this development. If a pond is constructed,
there should be a requirement that the pond conform to NURP design standards as specified
by Natural Resources staff.
TREE PRESERVATION
As indicated earlier, the site has been reviewed by Forestry staff and there are no tree
preservation issues associated with this plat.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
1. This development be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. There are no trails dedication issues relative to this plat.
3. There are no wetland issues relative to this plat.
4. There are no tree preservation issues relative to this plat.
5. One of the two following options should be considered relative to the water
quality requirements for this plat:
a. Require a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding to meet
water quality requirements for this plat. The cash would be
used to fund a detailed evaluation of options to reduce nutrient
loading to LeMay Lake and/or to help finance construction of
those options
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b. Require construction of on-site ponding to treat all runoff from
this development prior to discharge to LeMay Lake. The pond
must conform to NURP design standards as specified by the
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DATE: JANUARY 3, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: GOLF DRIVING RANGE
BACKGROUND
The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission had recommended
to the City Council that a portion of the Lexington/Diffley Athletic Site be utilized for a golf
driving range during the early years of the athletic site development. The City Council
agreed with this recommendation and a draft contract was prepared for the use of this
property for the operational years of 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996. The contract also had
a provision for a one year extension, upon mutual agreement by both parties.
As you are aware, Lexington/Diffley Athletic site did not get developed in 1993.
Consequently, neither was the golf driving range.
Staff is coming to closure on the construction plan for this site with anticipation of issuing
contract documents in late February or early March of 1994 for award by April 1, 1994.
During the review process several changes were made to the site plan. Specifically,
reorientation of the softball fields (the Commission reviewed this plan earlier in 1993).
Laying out the golf driving range, as was originally intended, will disrupt the utilization of
at least two of these fields if there is any expectation that the fields could be utilized by
the Spring of 1996.
Staff has met with Rick Kuchera and Ryan Helgeson, the proposed golf driving range
operators, relative to a realignment of the golf driving range so as not to conflict with the
operations of these two fields. This information will be presented in graphic form to the
Advisory Commission on Thursday evening.
ISSUES
The issues before the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission on
Thursday evening appear to be as follows:
1. To review the reorientation of the golf driving range and the impact it will have on
the adjacent property owners. Reorientation may impact the homes to the west
by a golfer hitting a slice off a tee box. Staff has reviewed the potential of
providing trees as a means to deflect any errant shots but there is still some
concern relative to this potential. It is up to the Advisory Commission to determine
whether the risk and mitigation efforts are appropriate.
2. Staff expects proponents to ask for a contract which would include the years 1994
as a one-half year and the full years of 1995, 1996 and 1997. If the new
alignment for the golf driving range is approved, the impact on the six softball
fields is significantly lessened. However, if the original alignment is recommended,
the golf driving range operation will affect two, and potentially three, of the fields
prohibiting them from being operational in 1996 or 1997.
Staff is very much concerned about any possibility that would delete the number of
athletic fields available for use anytime in the near future. Commission members may be
aware of the fact that a development proposal has been submitted for the Unisys property
which would delete the use of the four fields on this facility. Currently, the department
uses this complex three week days and Saturday for use by the youth athletic programs.
The loss of this facility is of real concern. In addition to the potential loss of these
facilities is the ever increasing numbers of participats in EAA softball, travel softball and
baseball. The Commission has seen these numbers previously and there is no need to
reiterate this growth. It is quite clear that the situation for providing youth athletic fields
will be getting much worse before it will ever get better. Recent discussions with Barry
Warner, from Barton-Aschman Associates, reflects that not only has there been a large
increase in the number of participants, but there has also been an increase in the number
of participants per thousand of population in the youth activities. Simply put, this means
that there is the potential for more participants even with a constant population because
of their growing interest in these activities. For these reasons, staff is very much
concerned about the potential for any diminishment in the number of fields available in
the foreseeable future. The only other alternative is for the Advisory Commission to make
a commitment to lighting existing fields or new fields which would expand field use
opportunities.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
1. Make a recommendation relative to the golf driving range alignment and any
mitigating measures that need to be taken as a result of any chosen alignment.
2. Make a determination on the length of contract for use of the golf driving range at
the Lexington/Diffley Athletic Site.
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ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION
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FROM: JOHN K. VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
DATE: DECEMBER 28, 1993
SUBJECT: MINI-STUDY CONCERNING MUNICIPAL SIDEWALK POLICIES
At its November meeting, the Commission requested that staff conduct a mini-study of other communities
regarding policies on sidewalk placement in residential subdivisions. The request for the study was in response
to a petition by Mr. and Mrs. Fink for the city to install a concrete sidewalk linking their new home at 4359
Bent Tree Lane to the nearest sidewalk along Hackmore Drive.
As part of this review, staff was also asked to review how assessment may be handled for payment of associated
costs. Six communities were contacted by telephone for this study. The following is a result of those
interviews.
SURVEY FINDINGS
1. CITY OF LAKEVILLE. The City of Lakeville has a long-range transportation plan for their community.
This plan specifically identifies future street, trail, and sidewalk infrastructure development. In addition, the City
also has a policy of constructing sidewalks along neighborhood collector streets and arterial streets in the
community . The Director of Parks and Recreation indicated that this master plan guides all decision making
regarding future placement of sidewalks in neighborhood areas.
He said that Lakeville has received only two or three requests over the last several years for residential
sidewalk construction based on special need. He went on to say that the city has denied these requests,
however, because it could set a "very strong precedent" for other property owners to request sidewalk
expansions based on similar types of need. Differences of opinion among adjoining residences about the
desirability of sidewalk placement and cost of special assessments was also brought up as a potentially difficult
issue. This can often result in divisiveness and hard feelings between neighbors who may or may not want
sidewalk facilities in their front yard. Consequently, he did not feel that Lakeville would be wavering on its
policy in the future.
2. CITY OF BURNSVILLE. I spoke with Linda Claire of the Public Works/Engineering Department. She
said that Burnsville does not have a clearly established policy regarding sidewalk construction within single-
family subdivisions. Each subdivision is treated differently depending on the characteristics of the
neighborhood, street layouts, and points of destination in the neighborhood area. She was not aware of any
special requests for sidewalk placement in recent memory. Burnsville does not currently have a practice of
constructing sidewalks in neighborhood areas, based upon special requests or a petition process. She was
certain that an issue of this nature would need to go before the city council for resolution but cautioned that
it could set a precedent for similar situations throughout the community.
3. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY. In Apple Valley I spoke with Randy Johnson, the Director of Parks and
Recreation. Apple Valley currently has a policy of installing sidewalks along major collector streets and major
neighborhood arterial streets. Issues involving sidewalk placement or special requests for sidewalk extensions
would be brought before the Planning Commission in Apple Valley. The construction of a sidewalk along a
residential street frontage would require a special assessment hearing with the majority of affected property in
favor of the project. The ultimate decision would then be left with the City Council. He could not conceive,
at this time, that the City of Apple Valley would be in favor of opening its sidewalk program to special requests,
given the associated long-term maintenance responsibilities for the city and the potential for a piece meal
approach to sidewalk development.
4. CITY OF MAPLE GROVE. Terry Just, Director of Parks and Recreation in Maple Grove was contacted
for the study. He said that to his knowledge the city had received only one request within the last five or six
years concerning sidewalks. That request had to do with installing handicapped accessible ramps at a street
intersection. He said that a special request like Bent Tree Lane would more than likely go directly to the city
council, by-passing the parks and recreation commission. The City of Maple Grove has developed a transition
plan for compliance with'the Americans of Disability Act (ADA), so it is possible that the city's ADA
compliance team might also get involved with reviewing these kinds of issues on a case-by-case basis.
In new developments, the City of Maple Grove is currently requiring sidewalks along all streets regardless of
their classification. For this reason, the issue is less likely to be relevant to their community as new
subdivisions are planned and developed to include sidewalks. In the case of retrofitting an existing subdivision
with an additional trail, he wasn't sure whether the city council would require a special assessment or try to
find dollars from within the city's budget to construct it.
5. CITY OF PLYMOUTH. Mark Peterson, Superintendent of Parks and Natural Resources, was contacted
regarding the city's policy on sidewalk construction. The City of Plymouth has a formally adopted trails system
plan which calls for bituminous pathways along city arterial and neighborhood collector streets. The city does
not have a formal policy relative to neighborhood areas. He said that he was not aware of any special requests
made by residents for sidewalk construction within the past several years. If such a request is made in the
future, he was almost certain that it would first be heard by their Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
Mark hesitated to suggest how the Park and Recreation Commission or City Council might deal with such a
request. He echoed the concern for precedent setting that many of the other communities also shared. He did
state, however, that if such a special request were granted that funding of the sidewalk construction would
probably come out of the city's trails dedication fund or street improvement fund, and not through a special
assessment.
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
As the commission will note from this survey, there is a wide variation in how communities approach the
subject of sidewalk construction in residential areas. The following is a summary of the generalizations that
were made from this mini-study;
1. Some communities, such as Lakeville, have a highly formalized policy addressing trails and sidewalk
construction in residential areas. Most communities, however, do not. Those communities tend to look at
sidewalk placement on a case-by-case basis as new subdivision developments are reviewed by the city.
2. All of the communities surveyed have a formalized trail system master plan. For the most part, these
plans address two types of trails - those serving as transportation links along city collector and arterial streets
and county roads; and off road trails which serve as lineal recreation corridors connecting parks, neighborhoods
and business districts within the community. Generally, these master trails plans do not. include specific
sidewalk placement within residential areas.
3. Only Lakeville has dealt with special requests like the one that is currently before our commission.
These requests were denied based upon the City's official trails and sidewalk policy. The officials contacted
could only hypothesize about how their commissions and or councils might handle such a request. In two of
the communities the request would likely go directly before the city council, while in the other three
communities, the park and recreation and planning commissions would hear the issue first.
4. One of the five communities (Maple Grove) felt that their city council might be more sympathetic
towards placing a sidewalk within a residential area based upon the newly adopted Americans with Disabilities
Act and city's ADA Transition Team. Maple Grove currently requires sidewalks in residential subdivisions.
5. The majority of the communities surveyed (four of the five) felt that their city officials would be
conservative in their response to dealing with such a request. The primary issue was one of precedent setting
for the community and that once such a special request had been granted, that other property owners in the
community could make additional requests based on similar hardships. This could result in a somewhat
disjointed approach to sidewalk construction in residential areas, impose additional maintenance responsibilities
on the city for long-term sidewalk replacement and restoration, and require additional administrative/staff time
for processing the many requests that might come forward (i.e. design, engineering, easement acquisition,
bidding, construction, inspection, etc).
6. In the majority of cases financing would be provided through a special assessment with a three to five
year retirement. Two of the communities (Plymouth and Maple Grove) would more likely use a combination
of trails dedication funding, street improvement funding or general operations funding.
CITY OF EAGAN - SIDEWALK POLICIES
The City of Eagan does not have a formalized policy addressing special requests for the placement of sidewalks
in residential areas. The Parks System Master Plan, adopted in 1 983,contains a series of policies related to trail
acquisition and development on a community-wide basis. For the most part these policies focus on major
transporational and recreational trail corridors, and linkages with other communities.
The plan does, however, contain one reference to sidewalks on page E-22 (see copy attached). That policy
states that no trails or sidewalks shall be required on residential/local streets. In addition, the City's subdivision
regulations do not currently require developers to provide sidewalks on residential streets, except in limited
circumstances along major neighborhood collection or arterial streets.
Consequently, the City's existing policies neither advocate nor provide a process for responding to special
sidewalk requests in residential areas. Moreover, the City does not have a history of dealing with similar
requests in the past.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS
If the sidewalk request for Bent Tree Lane received a favorable review from the City Council it is likely that the
Eagan Public Works Department would take a lead role in implementing its design and installation. The
Director of Public Works, Tom Colbert, feels that a special assessment would almost certainly be used to
finance the project since it is outside of the scope of trails construction which is normally supported by the
city's trails dedication fund; i.e. is related to the trails system master plan.
If a special assessment process were employed the following steps would need to be taken:
1. The affected property owners would need to submit a petition to the city requesting construction of
a sidewalk. If 35% or more of the affected owners signed the petition, the city council could, on a simple
majority vote continue the process by requesting a cost estimate and feasibility study. If less than 35% of the
property owners signed the petition, then a 4/5ths majority of the council would be needed to continue the
process. (It should be noted, that the Public Works Department would prefer that the placement of a sidewalk
along Bent Tree Lane extend from one end of the street to the other. This would affect a total of twelve lots.
Mr. Colbert felt that the placement of a short sidewalk stem along just four lots would not be in the long term
interests of the neighborhood, because of it's more limited usefulness).
2. With council approval, the city would begin work on a cost estimate/feasibility study for sidewalk
construction. Included in this assessment would be an analysis of the need for a special sidewalk easement,
if the sidewalk would need to be placed outside of the street right of way and onto private property. (Note:
a preliminary review has indicted the need for a 3-4' sidewalk easement given an existing 50' wide right-of-
way.) The exact sidewalk location could also be affected by underground utilities, above ground utility boxes,
existing landscaping, as well as the preferences of the affected property owners.
3. Following acceptance of the feasibility study, the Council would need to authorize a special assessment
hearing. A notice would be sent to all affected property owners concerning the proposed work and pending
assessment.
4. A public hearing for the special assessment would be heard before the City Council.
5. The City Council would make the ultimate decision on whether or not to proceed with the project.
6. If authorization was granted by the Council, the Public Works Department would draw up the
necessary plans and specifications, accept bids, authorize the contract, and inspect the construction.
7. Following it's completion, the affected properties would be responsible for paying for the trails
construction costs, which would include design and engineering, sidewalk construction, restoration, and an
administrative overhead (which the Public Works Director estimates to be approximately 25%). The special
assessment would likely be paid over a three to five year period at a total cost of approximately $1,000-$1,500
per homeowner. The City would also meet to negotiate with each property owner on the acquisition of the
sidewalk easement, requiring additional out-of-pocket costs to the City.
ISSUES FOR COMMISSION REVIEW
1. To recommend approval or denial on the request for a sidewalk on Bent tree Lane.
2. Ifthe Commission recommends approval, the Commission should also developthe appropriate
policies/procedures to deal with similar requests to include payment of costs, whether requests
can come from individuals or must be by petition, or other considerations.
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• Promote trail use as an alternative mode of transportation
as well as for recreational purposes.
• Wherever feasible require the construction of bikeways in
conjunction with all improvement of streets designated for
trail development in the following manner:
1. Major County Arterials - An eight (8) foot bituminous
trail on both sides of roadways.
2. Minor County Arterials - An eight (8) foot bituminous
trail on both sides of the roadway.
3. Major City Collectors - An eight (8) foot bituminous trail
on one side of the roadway and a sidewalk on the other side.
4. Minor City Collectors - An eight (8) foot bituminous
trail on one side of the roadway.
5. Residential/Local Streets - No trail or sidewalk
shall be required.
• Major routes and paths in Community or Linear Parks
should be built ten (10) feet wide, in bituminous
paving with slopes not exceeding 8-10%.
• Encourage the eventual upgrading of all bike trail facilities
to separate off-street, Class I bikeways.
• Design and construct trails according to the standards
established by the State Department of Transportation and
State Planning Agency.
• Encourage private users to provide bicycle parking facilities.
• Promote bicycle safety education courses in the City's
public and parochial schools.
• Promote and encourage the utilization of bike and
pedestrian corridors as ski-touring routes during the snow
season and consider other possible uses of bicycle trail
corridors when safe and proper.
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MEMO
- city of eagan
DATE: JANUARY 3, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: TRAIL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The purpose of this memo is to alert the Advisory Commission to the construction of two
trailway segments being proposed as part of road improvement projects in 1994. The
third project is being designed in 1994 with possible construction in late 1994-95.
BLACKHAWK ROAD
Blackhawk Road is being proposed to be reconstructed from Deerwood north to Trunk
Highway 13. As part of this road reconstruction project, a portion of the roadway will be
widened and improved to a nine ton status. Proposed as part of the construction project
is construction of a six foot wide sidewalk along the west side of Blackhawk Road from
Deerwood Drive' to Silver Bell Road. There is an existing 4 foot sidewalk in place which
extends south of Silver Bell Road approximately 800 feet. This was constructed in 1976
and currently terminates mid-block north of Serpentine Drive. This sidewalk will be
removed and replaced with a six foot wide sidewalk. On the east side of Blackhawk, an
eight foot wide bituminous trailway is proposed to extend from Deerwood north to
Highway 13. An eight foot wide bituminous trail is currently in place on the west side of
Blackhawk extending south to Diffley and Cliff Roads. South of Cliff, the trail extends to
the Apple Valley boarder. To the north, the trailway will connect with Blue Cross Road.
An eight foot trailway is proposed on the south side with the upgrading of this particular
street.
The construction of the eight foot bituminous trail along Blackhawk will result in the loss
of substantial vegetation particularly in that area between Silver Bell Road and Robin
Lane.
The six foot wide concrete sidewalk which extends south of Silver Bell, ties into the
trailway currently in place on the south side of Silver Bell. By terminating at Deerwood,
staff believes that a reasonably safe crossing can be made at this intersection for
pedestrians.
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On Monday, December 13, city engineering staff and the Director of Parks and
Recreation met with affected residents of the area to provide them with information
pertaining to the reconstruction project. Responding to questions dealing with the trails
and sidewalks, there were several concerns voiced. The first was the loss of vegetation
along the east side of Blackhawk near the intersections of Silver Bell Road and Robin
Lane. It was noted that this vegetation does exist within the road right of way. The
second concern expressed was that the sidewalk proposed on the east side should
extend all the way to Carnelian Park, approximately 2 1/2 blocks further. A third concern
was expressed that residents don't use the trails when they bike causing traffic concerns.
This individual wished the City to find a way to enforce bikers to utilize trails when they
are in place.
DODD ROAD
City staff is currently preparing a feasibility report on the upgrading of Dodd Road from
Diffley to Cliff Road. The City had previously identified a single bituminous trail on the
west side of Dodd through this section. As a result of a petition that was received earlier
this year, the Engineering Department is looking at the feasibility of constructing trails on
both sides of Dodd Road. Given the land use changes (including the construction and
operation of Pinewood Elementary school) a trail on both sides appear to be a warranted
consideration during this phase of the design review process.
YANKEE DOODLE ROAD
Dakota County Highway Department has begun the study of the upgrading of Yankee
Doodle Road from Lexington Avenue to Trunk Highway 149. City staff had advised the
County to plan for an eight foot bituminous trailway on both sides along Yankee Doodle
Road. The County shared some concern relative to this design requirement because of
the additional road right of way that the County would be required to obtain to
accommodate this. However, 8 foot wide trails on both sides are consistent with the
City's intent to have trails on both sides of major arterial streets.
FOR COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Staff is providing this information to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource
Commission to acknowledge any questions that they may have pertaining to these
proposed trail segments and to ensure that they are in agreement with the Commission's
desires in developing a comprehensive trails programs. Staff would be happy to respond
to any questions relative to these proposed trail alignments at the Commission meeting.
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: REQUEST FOR NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE PARTICIPATION
IN COMPLETION OF DIAGNOSTIC/FEASIBILITY STUDY AND
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR FISH LAKE
DATE: DECEMBER 30, 1993
I. Background
Fish Lake is located in the west-central region of Eagan just east
of Pilot Knob Road and north of Westcott Road. This 30-acre, 35-
foot deep lake lies at the lower end of a stormsewer system that
drains approximately 17% of the City of Eagan. Fish Lake is one of
only six lakes in the entire City to be assigned Class I direct
contact recreation status in the Eagan water quality management
plan. The plan also ranked Fish Lake third on the list of long-
term lake enhancement priorities for the City. A fishing pier and
public boat access have been constructed on the lake, and a
developed City park occupies much of the northeast shoreline of the
lake. Finally, Fish Lake is one of only three lakes in Eagan
managed to provide sport fishing opportunities by the MN Department
of Natural Resources.
After two consecutive unsuccessful attempts to secure grant funding
to support development of a comprehensive diagnostic feasibility
study and implementation plan for the lake, the City elected to
pursue this work on its own. This decision was made because
historical data indicate the concentration of key pollutants in the
lake is well above desired levels and because of the
characteristically long time (3-8 years) that elapses between the
initiation of studies and the realization of water quality
improvements on projects like this. The City felt the benefits of
initiating actions to protect Fish Lake as early as possible
outweighed the costs of financing the development of the study and
implementation plan on its own. It is the intent of the City to
prepare a diagnostic/ feasibility study and implementation plan
which meets requirements for grant funding through the Mn Pollution
Control Agency's Clean Water Partnership Program (or similar grant
program) for the implementation/ construction phase of the effort to
rehabilitate Fish Lake.
Since October 1992, City water resources staff have been engaged in
an intensive in-lake and watershed data collection effort for Fish
Lake. The field monitoring portion of the effort was concluded in
late October 1993. City staff are continuing with watershed data
development and have hired a consulting firm to help assemble the
diagnostic/feasibility study and implementation plan. The City is
pursuing an extremely aggressive time schedule in an effort to
submit a draft report to the MnPCA for technical review by July 1
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so that staff can apply for implementation grant funds in late
October, 1993.
II. Proposal for Natural Resources Subcommittee Participation in
Plan Development
Staff believes it will be important to provide for adequate public
review during the development of the implementation plan. Two
public meetings are scheduled to gather comment from interested
residents. However, in addition to the normal public meetings,
staff believes it would be helpful to have the on-going
participation of the Natural Resources Subcommittee to provide
advise on public policy issues that may arise and act as a sounding
board in determining which elements to include as part of the
implementation plan. Staff anticipates the need for 2-4 meetings
with the Subcommittee over the next 6 months. In addition, staff
would like to request that the citizen lake monitoring volunteer
for Fish Lake, Mr. Richard Ouren, be invited to join in meetings
with the subcommittee in order to represent the interests and
concerns of Fish Lake shoreland residents.
III. Commission Action Requested
Staff is requesting the following:
1. Authorization to work with the Natural Resources
Subcommittee in completing the Fish Lake
diagnostic/feasibility study and implementation plan.
2. Authorization to include the CLMP volunteer for Fish Lake
in subcommittee meetings regarding the Fish Lake project.
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
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city of eagan MEMO
DATE: JANUARY 3, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: OAK WILT UPDATE
BACKGROUND
Preparation of the 1994 budget proposal, staff submitted a forestry budget of $154,000.
This budget represented an approximate $30,000 increase over the previous years
budget. The increase between the 1993 and proposed 1994 budget was the result of
additional temporary personnel of which a portion was to be directed towards Oak Wilt
management. General services and contractual services were also increased with the
intent that they would be utilized for the Oak Wilt program. The remaining dollar increase
was the result of staffs request for additional full-time staffing as part of the overall
department's operations. Approximately 40% of a new full-time position was directed
toward the forestry operations.
During the budget review process, approximately $4,000 in reductions in the 1994 request
was made. However, prior to the final budget adoption and as a result of the
department's presentation in regards to Oak Wilt Management, the Council authorized a
special appropriation of $29,910 as an addition to the forestry operating budget for 1994
to be directed towards oak wilt.
Attached is a memorandum prepared by Gregg Hove, Supervisor of Forestry, relative to
the directing of this special appropriation as well as a reflection of the original 1994
forestry budget allocation to this program.
There is no Commission action required on this item, which has been provided for
informational purposes. If members of the Advisory Commission have questions relative
to this budget, staff would be happy to respond.
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MEMO TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FROM: JOHN VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
GREGG HOVE, SUPERVISOR OF FORESTRY
DATE: DECEMBER 14, 1993
SUBJECT: 1994 FORESTRY DIVISION BUDGET - OAK WILT PROGRAM
Background
As you are aware, the City Council has authorized a special appropriation of $29,910 as an addition to the
general forestry operating budget for 1994. The purpose of this special appropriation is to enhance the city's
program of oak wilt suppression, along with reforestation of impacted areas in the community.
The purpose of this memorandum is to summarize the sources of funding that will now be available for oak wilt
control in 1994 including the regular forestry division line item appropriations, the special Council appropriation,
and continued funding of public property management programs under the state's community oak wilt grants
program. This report will also examine the recommended uses of these combined funding sources to carry out
oak wilt control policies and goals which have been previously reviewed with the City Council.
1994 Funding Sources
Funding to implement the 1994 Oak Wilt Management Plan will be derived from the following sources:
Amount
1. 1994 Forestry Budget
• 4130 Salaries & Wages - Temporary $ 5,000.00
• 4310 Professional Services - General 2,000.00
• 4350 General Printing and Binding 1,000.00
• 4397 Machinery & Equipment Rental 1,500.00
• 4450 Other Contractual Services 2,000.00
2. Sp. cial Appropriation 29,910.00
3. Oak Wilt Suppression Grant 4.000.00
TOTAL - ALL SOURCES $45,410.00
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1994 Oak Wilt disease management expenditures have been categorized according to the type of action to be
taken as follows:
1. Prevention and education $10,500.00
2. Control measures 22,200.00
3. Reforestation of oak resource 12.400.00
$45,100.00
The immediate emphasis of the oak wilt management plan needs to focus on controlling the loss of valuable oak
trees from this disease. In concert with this effort the City should begin the process of replenishing the lost oak
resource through an extensive replanting program utilizing a variety of native oak species. This strategy will
avoid a "mono-culture" situation and thereby reduce the future potential for a repeated tree disease epidemic
(as is presently occurring with the native red oaks).
1. Prevention and Education
a) Video Presentation - $3,000.00
Production of a video presentation in conjunction with Meredith Cable. This video will deal
with all aspects of oak wilt management. This video presentation will be made available to the
public via cable television, public library, and through a free loan-out program at City Hall.
Intended audiences will include city residents, and presentations with local businesses, civic
organizations, churches, schools, and neighborhood associations. The program will also address
steps that building contractors and developers can take in saving trees by preventing
construction damage, isolating infection centers, and removing diseased trees during
construction.
b) Educational Brochure - $7,500.00
An in-depth brochure will be produced and distributed to all 15,000+ property owners in the
community. The brochure will be included as a tip-in to the March 1994 newsletter and will
be removable for future reference. Approximately 3,000 extra copies will be reserved for
distribution at Arbor Day Events, School programs, City Hall, Library, etc.
The brochure will address our existing oak resource, oak wilt history, symptoms, infection
process, management strategies, and future outlook. Simple steps that the public can take to
assist the City in stopping the spread of the disease will be stressed, along with the importance
of replanting our lost woodland resource.
2. Control Measures
a) Tree Inspector - $9,200.00
Wages for a temporary tree inspector to be on staff from April to November. This person will
continue the following suppression activities: aerial photo interpretation, ground truthing,
inspection, technical assistance, property notification, and grants implementation.
Grants related activities, under the State Cooperative Oak Wilt Suppression Program include:
grant writing and submittal, updating of an annual oak wilt suppression plan, development of
public notification and processing forms, public contact, site inspections, and project
documentation associated with cost-sharing of grant funds and reporting to the state on grant
activities.
b) Aerial Photography - $2,000.00
Purchase of low altitude aerial photography for the purpose of identifying existing and future
infection centers and providing assessment of past management practices.
c) Vibratory Plowing - $4,000.00
1. Leasing - $2,500.00
Leasing of a Case 860 Turbo vibratory plow to be used by staff in the installation of mechanical
barriers to stop the underground spread of the oak wilt fungus to healthy trees. Following an
extensive study in November 1992, of possible alternatives dealing with vibratory plow
leasing/purchase/contract, it was determined that leasing a machine and utilizing Forestry staff
to perform installation would result in the most cost effective use of funds. The possibility of
joint lease agreement in conjunction with Dakota County Parks is being studied to further
increase lease efficiency.
2. Personnel Resources - $1,500.00
A full-time trained maintenance person will be required to operate the vibratory plow in
wooded park areas for a period of approximately two weeks.
d) Diseased Tree Removal - $5,000.00
Contractual services for the felling and removal of large d_ iseased oak wilt trees in remote
locations in the parks. 10 trees @ $500.00.
e) Stump Removal - $2,000.00
Contractual services for grinding and cleanup of oak wilt stumps in general use areas of parks
and public property. 10 trees @ $200.00
3. Reforestation of Oak Resource
a) Tree Planting - $12,400
An aggressive oak tree replanting program to replace oak trees lost to oak wilt disease on
public property. Staff estimates that approximately 60 trees will be lost during the 1993-1994
season which will be replaced at a ratio of 2:1 with 1%x to 2" diameter, B&B stock of a variety
of native oak species. This is a critical step in preserving our community's natural oak resource
as we know it today.
In addition to these management strategies, the city will have access to continued funding under the state's oak
wilt sup scion Grants program. This program will provide 50% matching funding to private property owners
for the ov of diseased trees and the installation of vibratory plow lines.
Pleas 1 us ow if you have any questions.
Vo de Gregg Hove
S perintendent of Parks Supervisor of Forestry
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DECEMBER 1993
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
1.
The first day of registration for winter recreation activities went smoothly. The initial "crunch" of
residents was accommodated in 1/2 hour. With the exception of one registrant who could utilize
only one section of Tiny Tots, everyone was registered into an activity.
2. Cross country ski lessons are experiencing two popular time slots. Registration for this activity
typically picks up after a good snow storm. Dorothy Aho will return for the twelfth year as
instructor for cross country skiing.
3. EAA participant numbers have increased since 1986 in the following percentages:
• Basketball 1,174%
• Baseball 378%
• Softball 604%
• Soccer 111%
• Bantam Soccer 419%
4. Staff will be participating in the January 13, 1994 Dakota Youth and Families Conference. The
conference, based at Inver Hills Community College will utilize a metro cable network linking
eight sites to Inver Hills. Eagan staff will participate from Eagan High School. The Dakota
County Health Department/Alliance for Youth and Families is coordinating the conference.
5. The mailing of the Community Festival survey to the random sample is scheduled to go out on
December 30. A January 10, 1994 return date is requested.
Subject to the opening of the skating rinks, the survey will be in the warming shelters during the
first or second week in January. A mailing to organizations will occur in that same time frame.
6. Staff have been searching the archives to provide Barton Aschman with historical data on the
growth of Department and EAA programs since 1986. It will be interesting to see how the data
is correlated to suggest future facility needs.
7. Scholarship requests were received for four children in winter programs. In all cases the
participants paid half the fee. Tiny Tots remains the activity for which scholarships are most
frequently requested.
8. During the North Pole Calling program over 475 children were contacted by volunteer "Santas".
Phone calls to Eagan youth were made by volunteers from Eagan Jaycees, Knights of Columbus,
Exchange Club and Rotary Club.
9. On December 18, 1993 twenty-six children participated in the "Kids Crafts" program. The children
spent the morning working on craft projects including tiffany candles, note holders, coppertone
molds and jigsaw puzzles. Each child also was able to submit a picture for the Winter Weekend
Coloring Contest.
10. Winter volleyball teams start league play on January 4, 1994. Sixty-four teams will participate in
womens, mens and co-ed volleyball leagues. The officiated leagues will have teams sent to the
MRPA state tournaments.
11. Winter pre-school programs will begin the week of January 3, 1994. Once again these programs
are very popular. Tiny Tots recreational activities are full at all sites.
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12. Due to the unseasonably warm weather in December, the base flooding of hockey and pleasure
rinks did not begin until December 21, about two weeks later than normal. Thanks to the diligent
efforts of our maintenance staff, working double shifts and overtime during the holidays, all of the
rinks were open and ready for public use by Wednesday, December 29. The Quarry Rink opened
for broomball on the 26th and Clearwater, for skating lessons, on the 27th. A special word of
thanks goes to the entire maintenance staff for their fine efforts in preparing the rinks under an
extremely tight time frame: Jim McGuffee, Steve Taylor, Dan Curtin, Gary Skogstad, Scott
Eppen, Steve Hadden, Alex Lammers, and Paul Graham.
13. Other preparations were also completed for opening of the winter recreation sites. This included
installation of fence and hill lighting at the Trapp Farm sledding hill, delivery of inner tubes,
storage facility, and other operational supplies to Trapp Farm, and delivery of all operational
supplies, mats, shovels, and nets to the ten warming shelters.
14. The city took delivery on its new portable warming shelter in early December. The unit not only
came in under budget, but is of very good quality construction. New carpet was installed in the
shelter and it was set-up at Pilot Knob Park for its first season of use.
15. During the warmer weather, Parks division staff assisted the Forestry division in pruning trees at
various park locations in the southwest quadrant of Eagan.
16. The Parks and Recreation department submitted its final payment request to the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, in December, for the Blackhawk Lake Park grant. Receipt of
the final federal and state grant reimbursement on this project will conclude all park development
related grant activity under the Land and Water Conservation Program in Eagan. It is hoped that
the legislature will appropriate a larger sum of money under the state bonding bill for the outdoor
recreation grants program in the next biennium. This will maintain the outdoor recreation grants
program as a viable source of funding for local governments in the mid 1990's.
17. The city has applied for its seventh recertification for recognition under the National Arbor Day
Foundation's Tree City USA program. In addition, the city is seeking its second Tree City USA
Growth Award. This award is provided by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation
with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service to recognize
significant environmental programs by local governments in the area of urban forestry. This years
growth award application is based upon the following city activities: a community-wide tree event,
cooperative efforts with Williams Brothers Pipeline Company, adoption of the Tree Preservation
Guidelines, the significant landscaping project at Blackhawk Park, and the implementation of an
oak wilt suppression program.
18. Reimbursement checks were issued to 20 city property owners who participated in the Minnesota
Cooperative Suppression Program for oak wilt this fall. Plans are being initiated to repeat this
cost sharing program in 1994 and to promote it though the city's newsletter and local news media.
The Forestry division is pleased with the level of participation in this years program and looks for
a broadened base of support in 1994.
19. The Forestry Division has submitted an application to the Minnesota Department of
Transportation for participation in the "America Treeways Program." The intent of the program
is to encourage local governments to accelerate the reforestation of public roadways utilizing a
variety of tree seedlings and volunteer labor force. Under its application the city proposes to plant
approximately 900 bur oak, spruce, and white birch seedlings along the back slope of 35E on the
east end of Blackhawk Lake. This project will be undertaken utilizing the assistance of the Twin
Cities Tree Trust and County Sentencing to Service program. The city anticipates favorable
recommendation on its application.
20. The City was notified in late December that it will be awarded a $94,000 grant from the MN
Pollution Control Agency to finance up to 50% of the cost of implementing lake and watershed
improvements for Schwanz Lake. The City has been pursuing grant funding for the project
through 3 different grant programs over the last year.
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21. Bids were received for three pond modification projects on December 16. The engineers estimate
for the three projects was just over $100,000. The 13 bids submitted for the project ranged from
$79,551 to over $185,000. The low bidder was awarded the contract at the December 21 Council
meeting and work on the projects is expected to start in January, 1994.
22. As of December 15, the City is operating under the permanent program rules for the Minnesota
Wetlands Conservation Act. The rule affects virtually all private and government activities which
could result in the filling or draining of wetlands. Staff have put together and distributed a
guidance document to aid regulated parties in determining how to comply with the new rules.
23. After working out several informational and scheduling problems, the City's wetland inventory is
finally underway. The inventory will result in a comprehensive identification and classification of
wetland resources in the City and will provide a "wetland profile" that will allow a comparison of
wetland resources between 1970 and 1990. The information will also aid in the administration of
the Wetlands Conservation Act.
24. 04K The City concluded intensive in-lake, watershed, and precipitation monitoring for Fish Lake in
November, 1993 and is continuing with its watershed land use and drainage basin assessment.
These efforts have been conducted by Water Resources Technician Jim Storland, whose diligence
and commitment have resulted in excellent data which will provide the basis for sound
management decisions on how best to protect water quality in Fish Lake.
• January 4, 1994 Council Meeting
a January 6, 1994 Commission Meeting
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