02/14/1994 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MEMO
city of eagan
DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, COMMISSION MEETING
Beginning at 6:30 PM, the Advisory Commission will be meeting as the Natural Resource
Sub-Committee to review an issue having to do with providing a storm water bypass from
Fish Lake to Blackhawk Lake. Staff believes that a one-half hour workshop preceding the
Commission meeting will be more fruitful than trying to review this formally at the
Commission meeting.
The regular meeting of the Commission will begin at 7:00 PM. After Call to Order and
Pledge of Allegiance and the introduction of our new Commission members, the first item
of business will be the organization of the Advisory Commission for the 1994 year. During
the organizational business, the Director of Parks and Recreation will ask for nominations
for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary. A simple majority of those casting
ballots will elect these positions.
It has also been traditional for the Advisory Commission to organize into sub-committees
to help carry out any of the business of the Advisory Commission. Staff would
recommend that the Commission consider having a sub-committee on natural resources
and a sub-committee on recreation. In the past, these committee meetings have been
open to all the members of the Commission and frequently attended by all members.
However, it might be advisable to appoint several members specifically to each
committee, still maintaining the policy for other members' attendance.
There are no items under Consent Agenda and only one item under Development
Proposals. This development proposal is the Galaxy Hills Oaks Addition, which is a 1.4
acre sub-division on Galaxy Avenue. Staff has prepared a report for the Commission's
review.
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OLD BUSINESS
There are two items under Old Business; the first is a sidewalk request on Bent Tree
Lane. The Advisory Commission first heard this item in December, 1993. The item was
deferred from the January meeting to February because of the absence of the family
making the request. Staff has enclosed the previous memorandums pertaining to this
item within the packet.
The second item under Old Business is a Community Festival Survey. This carry-over
item from Fall of 1993 pertains to interest in the community in a festival. There has been
much discussion about a festival event from various quarters of the community and staff
did a sample survey of community residents. Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of
Recreation, prepared a memorandum and will speak to this at the Commission meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
There are two items under New Business, and again, staff has prepared separate
memorandums pertaining to these items. The first item which is LAWCON/State Outdoor
Grants program will require a motion from the Advisory Commission.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT
There are three issues under Parks Development. The first item does have a
memorandum prepared for Commission review. This particular item asks the Commission
to come to a consensus on a proposed parks dedication with a plat to be reviewed
formally at the March Commission meeting. This is within Parks Service Section 36E, in
the southeast quadrant of the City.
The remaining two items are an update on the parks development program and, more
specifically, the Lexington Diffley Athletic Site.
WATER QUALITY
Rich Brasch, Water Resource Coordinator, has two items for the Advisory Commission
to review. The first is the Schwanz Lake Grant; the second, an update on the Carlson
Lake project. The Carlson Lake project requests Commissions' direction on treatment
options that could be pursued for Carlson Lake. Staff is looking for some consensus of
opinion and agreement on the process to reach a conclusion relative to this particular
water body.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
There are several items under Other Business and Reports including Department
Happenings and, if time permits, working on the Advisory Commission's mission
statement. We also hope to set a firm date with Dakota County Parks Representative,
Bob Doffing.
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As always, if members of the Advisory Commission are unable to attend the February
14th Commission meeting or workshop preceding the meeting, they are asked to contact
Cherry Mesko of our department to indicate their absence.
Respectfully submitted,
Ke Vraa
Directory of Parks and Recreation
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COMMISSION11 COVER, fES
1994 ADVISORY PARKS, RECREAk..1N AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MEETING SCHEDULE
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Ted Billy X
Erin Ipsen-Borgersen x
George Kubik X
Lee Markell X
Dan Mooradian O
John Rudolph x O•
David Szott O
Stephen Thompson X
Ken Tyler X
Michael Vincent Hr..+.~ X
Jonathan Widem X
UPCOMING MEETINGS
2/22/94 Joint Council/Commission
Joint Dakota County Meeting
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Monday, February 14, 1994
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
A. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
C. Introduction of New Members
D. Commission Organization
(1) Election of Chairperson, Vice Chair and Secretary
(2) Committee Appointments (Recreation andNatural Resources)
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 6, 1994
G. Visitors to be Heard
H. Consent Agenda
1. Development Proposals
(1) Galaxie Hills Oaks
J. Old Business
(1) Sidewalk Request - Bent Tree Lane
(2) Community Festival Survey
K. New Business
(1) LAWCON/State Outdoor Grants
(2) Mosquito Control
L. Parks Development
(1) Pine Edge Addition
(2) Update
(3) Lexington/Diffley Athletic Site
M. Water Quality
(1) Schwanz Lake Grant
(2) Carlson Lake Update
N. Other Business and Reports
(1) Department Happenings
(2) Mission Statement
(3) Set Meeting with Dakota County Parks
0. Round Table
P. 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.
S.
Subject to approval
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
JANUARY 6, 1994
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called
to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 4, 1994 with the following Commission Members present: George Kubik,
Stephen Thompson, Dan Mooradian, Deborah Johnson, Jonathan Widem, Ted Billy, John Rudolph, Lee Markell
and David Szott. Commission Members Erin Ipsen-Borgersen and Frankie Hall were not present. Staff present
included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; John
VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; C.). Lilly, LandscapeArchitect/Parks Planner; Rich Brasch, Water Resources
Coordinator; Shannon Tyree, Project Planner; Mike Ridley, Project Planner and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary.
AGENDA
Director Vraa added'Eagandale 4th Addition' under 'Development Proposals' and explained that there
were several items to be added under 'Other Business and Reports' specifically relating to future meetings to
be scheduled with the Commission. Ken also noted that 'Sidewalk Request-Bent Tree Lane' was being deferred
under 'Old Business' based on a request by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fink. Dan Mooradian moved, Jonathan
Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as amended.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 1993
John Rudolph moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the
minutes of December 2, 1993 as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items under the Consent Agenda.
PONDVIEW ADDITION-GOOD VALUE HOMES
Director Vraa introduced this item as a Preliminary Plat consisting of 29 townhome units on 12.5 acres
located north of Englert Road and west of Pilot Knob Road which was previously reviewed by the Commission
in February of 1993.
Project Planner Mike Ridley noted that the applicant for this development is Good Value Homes. He
added that although the Preliminary Plat was approved by the City Council in March, 1993, it did not move
ahead. The applicant has since obtained an additional .8 acre from MnDot, finalized the placement of Englert
Road and redesigned the layout of the site. Mike concluded that the development is 4.4 units/acre which meets
the D-2 mixed residential designation.
Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde explained that a tree preservation plan has been submitted for this
development identifying primarily small, secondary growth on the majority of the parcel. There are also several
large box elders and elms on the westerly pond edge which the Commission had previously expressed a desire
to save. John continued that the new site grading plan reflects that those larger trees will be retained. The loss
of a number of other smaller vegetative tees will make it necessary for the developer to plant seven Category
B replacement trees as mitigation pursuant to the Tree Preservation Plan. Superintendent VonDeLinde
concluded that the replacement trees should be in addition to the normal landscaping requirements for this site.
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Water Resources Coordinator Brasch noted that earlier review by the Commission resulted in a request
for a cash water quality dedication. Staff if also recommending that the developer construct a sump off of each
end of the storm sewer pipes discharging to Pond )P-3. Relative to wetlands, the developer needs approval to
fill up to 230 square feet of 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.
Jonathan Widem asked for more information relative to the consideration for a tot lot in this
development. Director Vraa explained that this residential area is bordered by 1-35E on the west, a pond on
the north and west, Pilot Knob Road on the east, and Englert Road on the south. The nearest park for children
who may live in this residential development would be Fish Lake Park requiring the crossing of Pilot Knob Road
to access it. Director Vraa continued that the Commission has, in the past, explored the option of providing
a tot lot or open play space in areas where access to an existing park would be difficult.
Project Planner Ridley explained that when this item appeared before the Advisory Planning
Commission in December they added a condition to the plat that a tot lot be included in this development.
Mike clarified that the Advisory Planning Commission's recommendation was based on their perception that
a tot lot would be recommended by the APRNR Commission but they would support the recommendations of
the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission.
Ted Billy explained that one of the Commission's biggest concerns in the past has been safety which
has resulted in recommendations that developments, appearing to have difficult access to a park, provide tot
lots or open play space within their developments. George Kubik agreed but clarified that the Commission has
also exercised some flexibility in looking at the needs of specific development before making that
recommendation.
John Peterson, representing Good Value Homes, addressed the Commission, noting that a similar
townhome community has been developed in Coon Rapids. Mr. Peterson was concerned by the condition in
the plat that a tot lot be provided since the target market for this development was young professionals and folks
55 years and older. Mr. Peterson identified a similar subdivision in Apple Valley which has very few children.
It was felt that this townhome development will have few, if any, children. With that being the case, Mr.
Peterson continued that the insurance for providing a tot lot within a development would prove to be
burdensome to the association and they would prefer not having one installed. The homes are planned to be
two bedroom, 1-1/2 bath in the price range of $100-140,000. Based on the product that is planned, Mr.
Peterson contended that this particular home is not indicative to people with small children who would use
a tot lot. Another concern expressed by Mr. Peterson was identifying a location for the tot lot since there
would be limited space for placement.
George Kubik noted that multi-family developments of 2+ bedrooms per unit are usually required to
provide open play space. Ted Billy asked how much space is needed for a tot lot. Director Vraa responded
that an area 50' x 100' would be sufficient for a tot lot or open play space. In response to a question relative
to the grade of the center of the site, Mr. Peterson responded that it is fairly level. Ted Billy asked where the
parent or grandparent of a child would take them if they wanted to go to a park. Director Vraa responded that
Fish Lake Park was the closest but that it most likely would not be a park they would walk to.
Deborah Johnson stated that as the owner of a townhome she would be opposed to providing a tot lot
on the site. She continued that based on her experience, typically people with young children are living in
a townhome until they can move into a single family detached home. Deborah also expressed her concern
for the liability of the association in providing a tot lot. Based on the information provided by the developer,
Ms. Johnson felt this particular development was not conducive to a tot lot provision.
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John Peterson reiterated the target market for this development as young professionals and retired
individuals which doesn't lend itself to the use of a tot lot. Mr. Peterson felt that open space which would
provide use by all residents of the association would be more appropriate.
Lee Markell suggested focusing on providing open space within this development rather than a tot lot.
George Kubik suggested leaving an open play space and if the need arises, then a tot lot can be installed. Ted
Billy asked who would determine that need and pay the cost for installation. Mr. Kubik responded that the
decision would be made by the association and they would incur the cost as well.
Dan Mooradian noted that the primary concern isthat this site is isolated and it is unlikely that children
will be able to walk to a park easily from this location. However, Dan continued, people purchasing in this
area will be able to see the street and pond obstacles that exist and should be aware that a park is not within
walking distance from this site. Even with those obstacles, Dan did not support including a tot lot.
George Kubik asked if an open space designation can preclude tree planting or construction of an out
building on the designated space. Lee Markell suggested moving the center buildings slightly to enlarge the
open space between those buildings.
John Peterson noted that although the development to the north has been continued, if that does come
to fruition, it could provide expanded open space. Mr. Peterson then identified a peninsula location that could
provide the open play space the Commission has been referring to but could not occur until, and if, the
residential development proposed to the north is developed. Mr. Peterson added that they are amenable to
restricting planting within the area identified as open space. In response to a question relative to how much
open space is required for a multi-family development, Ken Vraa stated that City Code identified 150 square
feet per unit open space requirement.
After further discussion, Dan Mooradian moved and Jonathan Widem seconded a motion to
recommend the following to the City Council relative to Pondview Addition:
1. This proposal be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. This proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The developer provide open space within this development and work with staff to determine
location and size of that open space.
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 fill 230 square feet of wetlands with on-site and in-kind
replacement underthe interim program guidelines of the Wetlands Conservation Act nearthe
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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Ted Billy stated his uncomfortableness in not identifying a need for a tot lot within this development.
He continued that it is unknown what the development to the north will be and there is a need in the
community that can be addressed by tot lots in developments like Pondview Addition. Ted reiterated his
concern that if a tot lot is not identified and there becomes a need for one in the future, there is no provision
for the City to require one at a later date.
After further discussion a vote was called relative to this motion. Those voting Aye were John Rudolph,
Jonathan Widem, Deborah Johnson, Dan Mooradian, Stephen Thompson, George Kubik, and Lee Markell.
Those voting Nay were Ted Billy and David Szott. The motion passed.
PONDVIEW 2ND ADDITION
Project Planner Ridley introduced this item noting that it was to appear at the December Advisory
Planning Commission. The applicant continued this item pending the commercial/industrial review being
conducted by the City. In conjunction with the commercial/industrial study, a transportation study is also being
done relative to the feasibility of providing a ring road in this area to help with the traffic congestion. Pending
the results of the various studies being proposed, this item will not be seen by the Advisory Planning
Commission.
Chairman Kubik suggested that this item be deferred by the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission pending the results of the studies identified by Mr. Ridley.
SILVER BELL 2ND ADDIT ION
Director Vraa introduced this item as a preliminary plat consisting of 30.27 acres with one lot of 1.54
acres and one outlot for 28.73 acres.
Project Planner Shannon Tyree continued that this site is located on the north side of Kennebec Drive,
southeast of Seneca Addition in the southeast quarter of Section 18. This site is an open grassy field with high
points on the northwest and southwest portion and virtually treeless due to prior grading. Shannon added that
the applicant is Norm Vogelpohl and this proposal was approved by the Advisory Planning Commission at their
December meeting.
Director Vraa explained that staff is recommending a cash parks and cash trails dedication for this
development. Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde noted that the site has been cleared and graded in the recent
past and there are no existing trees on the building site and no requirement for a tree preservation plan. John
continued that at the recommendation of Forestry Supervisor Hove the developer has provided for a mixture
of deciduous vegetative overstory trees rather than planting all one species. Water Resources Coordinator
Brasch noted that the developer will be responsible for a cash water quality dedication with the water quality
for the remaining 28.73 acre outlot to be determined at the time of its development.
David Szott asked if the Commission could recommend that oak trees be designated as the deciduous
trees to be planted to fulfill requirement of the landscape plan but also to mitigate some the loss anticipated
in combatting Oak Wilt. Mr. VonDeLinde responded that it was a good suggestion, however consideration
would need to be given to whether oaks would thrive in the flood plain area which is where the planting will
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After further discussion Dan Mooradian moved, Deborah Johnson seconded with all members voting
in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council relative to Silver Bell 2nd Addition.
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 not substantial loss of trees or woodlands with this proposal, therefore, no tree
preservation plan is required.
EAGANDALE LEMAY LAKE 4TH ADDITION
HAMPTON INN/CRACKER BARREL RESTAURANT
Director Vraa introduced this item and explained that this is the first development proposal that will
be processed using the new development process in which proposals will appear before the Advisory Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Commission prior to going to the Advisory Planning Commission and then
on to the City Council. With this first development, Ken continued there will be some issues that will require
changes and refinement and asked the Commission to be patient as this process evolves.
Project Planner Mike Ridley explained that separate applications requesting a rezoning from
Neighborhood Business/General business to Commercial Planned Development and a Preliminary Plat
consisting of two lots of 5.7 acres have been received by the City. This proposal is located in the southwest
comer of the intersection of Lone Oak Road. 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. Mike concluded that there
are issues that are still to be worked out but this item is scheduled to appear at the January 25, 1994 Advisory
Planning Commission.
Director Vraa explained that staff is recommending a cash parks dedication for this commercial
development and since trailways along lone Oak Road and Eagandale have already been required of this
development, no further trails dedication is required.
Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde noted that this site has been reviewed by Forestry staff and there are
no tree preservation issues associated with the plat.
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch stated that there are no wetlands on this site, therefore there are
no wetland issues associated with this plat. Relative to water quality, however, Mr. Brasch explained that this
site will generate a storm water runoff that will discharge through the storm water system directly to LeMay
Lake, one of six lakes classified to support direct contact recreation. Although the 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. Developments that discharge directly into recreationally classified water bodies are
generally required to comply with on-site ponding and staff has requested that the developer reserve space for
a water quality treatment pond. Rich noted that the site plan does reflect this provision.
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Mr. Brasch continued that modeling of LeMay Lake and watershed pollutant loads indicate that almost
60% of the phosphorous loading into the lake comes through two pipes sharing a single location in the
northeast comer of the lake. These pipes drain water from about 140 acres of commercial/industrial property
with much of the development in this drainage area having occurred before the Water Management Plan was
adopted.
Water Resource Coordinator Brasch noted there were some options that the Commission may want to
consider regarding the water quality dedication for this development. One option would be to require a cash
dedication (estimated at $42-47,000) in lieu of on-site ponding to meet the water quality requirements with the
cash to be used to fund a detailed evaluation of options to reduce nutrient loading to LeMay Lake and/or help
finance construction of those options. Another consideration would be to require construction of on-site
ponding to treat all runoff from this development prior to discharge to LeMay Lake with the pond conforming
to NURP standards. Yet another option for the Commission to consider, Mr. Brasch continued, would be a
combination of both options discussed. In conclusion, Rich noted that a comprehensive and thorough analysis
should be done first to provide a basis for a decision on the best way to handle the major negative influence
of untreated runoff from the existing industrial/commercial area to the north of the lake.
Deborah Johnson asked what some of the construction options would be to help with the problem.
Mr. Brasch noted that one option is to interrupt the drainage from the north and tie into a nutrient basin at a
cost of approximately $300,000. Another option could be the construction of a NURP basin to be built on
property owned by Northwestern Mutual at a cost of $300-500,000 including land acquisition. Anotheroption,
which was recently made known to Mr. Brasch is the possibility of sectioning off an area of LeMay Lake with
a curtain which would provide a nutrient basin within the lake but would reduce the nutrient loading to the
majority of the lake.
George Kubik asked about the possibility of curtaining off the lake. Mr. Brasch responded that he
doesn't have sufficient information on this option yet, but will be researching it further to see if it can be a
viable option. Dan Mooradian asked how much a study would be to determine the best solution for this
development. Rich responded that $5,000 would provide a cost study to work with and coupled with the
water modeling that has been done to date, there should be enough information to come to some conclusions
as to the best way to proceed.
Deborah Johnson asked if the runoff to LeMay Lake will increase. Project Planner Ridley clarified that
the area to the north of this site is approximately 85% developed.
George Kubik asked if the information obtained from this study could be used to help with future
developments throughout the City. Mr. Brasch responded that the information will provide the basis for
alternatives in future development with similar issues.
Lee Markell asked if on-site ponding would fulfill approximately 2/3 of the water quality requirement
for this site. Rich Brasch responded that it would. Mr. Markell suggested that in order to reduce the
impervious surface within this development that the parking stalls be decreased from a 10' width to a 9' width
and then the on-site ponding requirement could be increased to meet the water quality requirements for this
development. Project Planner Ridley noted that this could be an issue to be explored, however, in the past,the
City Council has maintained a 10' parking stall width in industrial/commercial sites. Lee reiterated his opinion
that with the emphasis the City Council has placed on the Water Quality Management Plan it seems logical
that consideration should be given to reducing impervious surfaces when possible; which includes looking at
reducing parking stalls from 10' in width to 9' in width. George Kubik suggested that this concern could be
addressed with the City Council during their next joint meeting. Planner Ridley noted that this will ultimately
be a policy issue for the City Council but the Commission's concerns will also be -relayed to the Advisory
Planning Commission as they review this item at their January 25 meeting.
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After further discussion, Dan Mooradian moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting
in favor to make the following recommendations to the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council
relative to Eagandale LeMay Lake 4th Addition:
1. This development to 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. A cash dedication be required in lieu of on-site ponding to meet water quality requirements
of 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.
Lee Markell moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend to the
City Council that in order to reduce the impervious area of this site by 10%, the Advisory Parks, Recreation
and Natural Resources Commission is recommending that consideration be given to reducing the parking stall
widths to 9'.
GOLF DRIVING RANGE
Director Vraa introduced this item reminding the Commission that they have reviewed this item in the
past but a decision relative to the term for a golf driving range has not been finalized by the Commission. It
was hoped that information from the Parks System Plan Update relative to field needs would have been
available to help the Commission define short term and long term needs for the Lexington/Diffley athletic site.
Since that information was not available as yet the developers of the proposed golf driving range have asked
that a decision be made relative to the contract so they can proceed with their plans in anticipation of opening
the facility in 1994. Ken continued that he has met with Ryan Helgeson and Rick Kuchera regarding the layout
of the driving range on the athletic site based on the results of the grading plan. Although the driving range
can be facilitated on the site, there have been some concerns expressed regarding what impact there will be
in not being able to use all the facilities located on the site, coupled with the potential loss of the Unisys fields
as that property gets sold and developed. The other issue that is unknown at this time is the potential growth
in the numbers of participants expected that will use Eagan facilities over the next several years. It is known
that the growth in youth sports participation has grown dramatically and will continue to increase.
In conclusion Director Vraa identified two issues for the Commission to consider. To review the
reorientation of the golf driving range and the impact it will have on the adjacent property owners and make
a determination on the length of the contract for use of the golf driving range at the Lexington/Diffley site.
Relative to the proposed realignment, Ted Billy asked if golf balls going into neighboring homes would
be a potential problem. Jonathan Widem asked if that was a potential problem would netting be considered.
Mr. Helgeson stated they would prefer not installing netting because of the aesthetics and cost. Director Vraa
added that there is a berm and there will be additional landscaping between the athletic site and the residential
area to the southwest. It was also noted that targets would be provided to help control errant golf balls and
reduce the potential for the golf balls to be hit into the residential neighborhood.
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George Kubik expressed his preference forthe new proposed alignment which places the driving range
at a northwest to southeast or southeast to northwest orientation on the southwest portion of the site. This
alignment does not impact the six proposed softball fields and would allow for their joint use with the driving
range. Mr. Kubik did share a concern for how long the contract for the driving range should be given the
pressure the City will be facing for athletic facilities in the near future. He opined that careful consideration
should be given to the potential need for these athletic facilities by the community. In response to a question
as to their hours of operation, Rich Kuchera stated this would not be a lighted facility, therefore it is anticipated
the hours of operation will be approximately 7:00 a.m. to dusk.
Stephen Thompson asked what the specific field loss would be if the driving range was developed.
Director Vraa stated that two soccer fields and one overlay will be eliminated with the installation of the driving
range on this site. Ken added that it appears that the need for soccer fields is presently being met but, the
potential for growth is unknown at this time.
Mr. Thompson asked why the length of the contract would be a concern. Director Vraa explained that
with the status of the Unisys fields unknown at this time, along with the growth of participants expected through
1996-97, there may be the potential need to use all of the Lexington/Diffley site. Rick Kuchera clarified that
based on the potential for errant golf balls using the new alignment, the 6th softball field probably could not
be used until after the 4th year of the lease.
Mr. Kubik reiterated his support of this experiment but again cautioned as to the length of the contract
due to projected use of the athletic site. Ted Billy asked if the contract could be approved through 1996 with
an option to continue the driving range if the site is not needed for other athletic uses. Jonathan Widem asked
if it was feasible to have a three year contract. Rick Kuchera stated they needed a four year commitment for
it to be a viable option for them which would take the contract through 1997. Dan Mooradian supported
lengthening the contract through 1997 based on the fact that the softball fields will be able to be used jointly
with the golf driving range.
After further discussion, Dan Mooradian moved, Stephen Thompson seconded a motion to accept the
realignment of the golf driving range, with staff to have the flexibility to work with Mr. Kuchera and Mr.
Helgeson relative to the actual alignment on the site to best suit the needs of the site. The motion continued
that the contract for the golf driving range is to be extended through 1997. Those voting Aye were John
Rudolph, Jonathan Widem, Deborah Johnson, Dan Mooradian, Stephen Thompson, Ted Billy, David Szott and
Lee Markell. George Kubik voted Nay. The motion passed.
Chairman Kubik explained his opposition was based only on the extension of the lease to 1997. He
expressed his support for the golf driving range experiment and wished success for the project.
SIDEWALK REQUEST - BENT TREE LANE
This item was deferred to the February meeting based on the request by the Finks that they be present.
TRAIL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Director Vraa explained that this is an update for the Commission relative to construction of two
trailway segments being proposed as part of road improvement projects in 1994.
The upgrading of Blackhawk Road from Deeryvood north to Highway 13 will provide an opportunity
for an eight foot bituminous trailway along the east side of Blackhawk Road. The construction of the eight foot
bituminous trailway will result in the loss of substantial vegetation in the area between Silver Bell Road and
Robin Lane. The existing four foot sidewalk which currently extends south of Silver Bell Road approximately
800 feet will be removed and replaced with a six foot sidewalk. Ken continued that the six foot wide sidewalk
that extends south of Silver Bell ties into the trailway currently in place on the south side of Silver Bell. Some
of the concerns expressed by residents relative to this improvement included the loss of vegetation along
Blackhawk, the need to extend the proposed east sidewalk all the way to Carnelian Park and the concern for
bikes not using the trails.
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission
Minutes of January 6, 1994 Meeting
Page 9
Director Vraa noted that Dakota County Highway Department has begun the study of the upgrading
of Yankee Doodle Road from Lexington Avenue to Trunk Highway 149. The City has requested that the design
include an eight foot bituminous trailway on both sides of Yankee Doodle even though the County has
expressed some concern because of the additional road right of way that the County would need to acquire.
A feasibility study is currently being prepared on the upgrading of Dodd Road from Diffley to Cliff
Road. Although the City previously identified a single bituminous trail on the west side of Dodd through this
section, a petition from members of the Pinewood P.T.A. was received requesting consideration forconstructing
trails on both sides of Dodd Road. Director Vraa suggested that the Commission look at these sites to become
familiar with their location.
1994 WORK PROGRAM
Director Vraa explained that the City Council has requested a uniform method for departments to
provide information relative to their on-going responsibilities. The Council has asked that departments list a
maximum of 10 on-going responsibilities and 10 special tasks so they can have an overview of work in progress
and anticipated workloads. The Commission was provided with a draft of the 1994 Work Program for
recreation, parks planning and development, parks maintenance and operations, public facilitiestservices non-
park,forestry and water quality. Director Vraa asked that they review this information and provide input within
the next few weeks.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Parks Planner/Landscape Architect C.). Lilly updated the Commission on the miscellaneous
development issues outstanding. He noted that work is continuing on the Lexington/Diffley site relative to site
analysis. It is expected that the analysis should be completed shortly.
C.J. also noted that the Blackhawk Park entrance sign has been installed and as weather permits, the
retaining wall and landscaping can be completed to enhance the entrance to this park.
SUBCOMMITTEE FOR FISH LAKE DIAGNOSTIC STUDY
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch noted that after two consecutive unsuccessful attempts to secure
grant funding to support development of a comprehensive diagnostic feasibility study and implementation plan
for Fish Lake, the City elected to pursue this work on its own. 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.
Rich continued that water resources staff has been engaged in an intensive in4ake and watershed data
collection effort since October, 1992. After having hired a consulting firm to help assemble the information,
the City is pursuing an aggressive time schedule in an effort to submit a draft report to the MnPCA fortechnical
review by July 1, 1994 and then apply for implementation grant funds in late October. In an effort to provide
adequate public review, two public meetings are scheduled to gather input from residents. Rich added that
on-going participation from the Natural Resources Subcommittee would be helpful 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.
In response to a question relative to the number of meetings involved in this process, Mr. Brasch
responded there would be a need for 2-4 meetings over the next six months. Chairman Kubik suggested
scheduling a meeting of the Natural Resources Subcommittee when other meeting times are being set up later
in the agenda.
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Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission
Minutes of January 6, 1994 Meeting
Page 10
After further discussion, Dan Mooradian moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting
in favor to authorize staff to work with the Natural Resources Subcommittee in completing the Fish Lake
diagnostictfeasibility study and implementation plan. They further authorized the inclusion of the CLMP
volunteer for Fish Lake in subcommittee meetings regarding the Fish Lake project.
OAK WILT UPDATE
Director Vraa explained that the City Council authorized a special appropriation of $29,910 to the
1994 forestry operating budget to be directed towards oak wilt. The dollars are to be used for prevention and
education, control measures and reforestation of oak resources. Ken noted that although there is no
Commission action required on this item, it was being provided as follow-up information since the Commission
had taken such a pro-active stand on the control and reduction of oak wilt.
Chairman Kubik asked if the aerial photographs that had been done could be used for other purposes.
Superintendent VonDeLinde responded that there may be a use for both water quality issues and for the
computerized CIS system being established.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Items highlighted included the significant increase in EAA participation since 1986, participation by
staff in the Dakota Youth and Families Conference, mailing of the Community Festival survey, and receipt of
bids for three pond modification projects.
FUTURE MEETINGS
Director Vraa advised the Commission of a meeting with Barry Warner of Barton Aschman Associates
on Monday, January 31 at 7 p.m. to review the Park System Plan Update. Ken also noted that a joint meeting
has been scheduled with the City Council for Tuesday, February 22 but the time has not been determined as
yet. A reminder will be sent to Commission Members prior to both the January 31 and February 22 meeting.
Mr. Vraa also advised the Commission that in order to facilitate the development process, the Advisory
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meeting will be changed to the Monday preceding the
2nd City Council meeting. To help with this change, staff will provide an on-going calendar for Commission
Members outlining not only regularly scheduled Commission meetings but any workshops and joint meetings
that require the attendance of Commission Members. This calendar will be incorporated with the packet each
month.
Director Vraa asked if the Commission would like to combine a meeting of the Natural Resources
Subcommittee relative to the Fish Lake Diagnostic/Feasibility Study followed by a meeting with Dakota County.
Ken reminded the Commission that Dakota County representatives would like to meet with the Advisory Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Commission in an effort to review joint projects and review services/facilities
being offered by both entities. Rich Brasch suggested sending a written report to the Natural Resources
Subcommittee along with a schedule and background of the issues that will need to be discussed and then
schedule a meeting in March since the data is due on March 23. Chairman Kubik confirmed that would be
a good way of handling the meetings for the Natural Resources Subcommittee, however, he suggested that the
meeting with Dakota County be discussed at the February Commission meeting when a new Commission will
be in attendance.
Another meeting Director Vraa reminded the Commission they had requested was a joint Advisory
Planning/Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meeting. It was suggested that this
meeting could occur in late February or early March.
Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission
Minutes of January 6, 1994 Meeting
Page 11
Director Vraa explained that the 1994-1998 Capital Improvements Plan is nearing completion.
Although it was hoped that input from the Park System Plan could be incorporated, a copy of the CIP without
that information, will be sent to Commission Members for their review and input.
MISSION STATEMENT
This item was deferred to the February, 1994 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, Lee Markell moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members
voted in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: GALAXY HILL OAKS PRELIMINARY PLAT
BACKGROUND
An application has been submitted requesting rezoning from R-3 Townhouse to R-1 Single
Family and a preliminary plat consisting of four single family lots on 1.4 acres of land.
This site is located on the east side of Galaxy Avenue, south of Cliff Road and north of
Karis Way.
The site is located within Park Service Area 32 which is serviced by Ridgecliff Park.
The 1.4 acre site contains heavily wooded, rolling hills. There are no wetlands on the site.
PARK41RAILS DEDICATION
The 1.4 acre subdivision does not provide for a park land dedication. Consequently, staff
is recommending that this site be subject to a cash parks dedication.
In regards to trails, there is an existing trail along the east side of Galaxy Avenue.
Therefore, staff is recommending that a cash trails dedication be a condition of plat
approval for this subdivision.
WATER QUALITY & WETLANDS
Runoff from the site will discharge to Pond AP-14, a designated sedimentation basin
located on the east side of Galaxy Avenue. The runoff must travel through two more
treatment basins before reaching Cliff Lake (AP-11) the first recreational classified water
body downstream.
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Because of the small size and heavily wooded nature of the proposed development and
the fact that the development of this site will have a virtually negligible impact on
recreational water bodies downstream, staff is recommending a cash dedication in lieu
of on-site ponding for this development. The amount of cash dedication is now estimated
at $1,730.
In regards to wetlands, there are no wetlands on this site.
TREE PRESERVATION
The tree preservation plan has been submitted for this development. A total of 36
significant trees consisting of red and white oak and one elm presently exist on site. The
oaks are fairly uniformly distributed over this entire area and range in size from 8" in
diameter to 24" in diameter with an average diameter for the entire stand of 15.5". Initial
site development will result in the loss of six significant trees amounting to 17% of the
total. This percentage is within the standards of the tree preservation guidelines and,
therefore, no tree replacement program will be required.
The developer has also indicated on the tree preservation plan that significant trees
located outside the grading limits will be protected during grading and utility installation
to ensure survival. The tree preservation guidelines indicate that if any significant trees
indicated to be saved are subsequently destroyed or damaged, the tree replacement
schedule will be enforced by the City.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
(1) This proposal be subject to a cash parks dedication.
(2) This proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication.
(3) That the developer pay a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding to meet
water quality protection requirements for this development.
(4) To acknowledge that the Galaxy Hills Oak Tree Preservation Plan complies
with the City's tree preservation guidelines. The developer will not be
responsible for tree replacement provided that no more than 6 significant
trees are removed or damaged as a result of the grading and utility
installation.
(5) That the presence of significant trees on all four lots require future builders
to prepare individual lot tree preservation plans at the time of building
permit.
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DATE: NOVEMBER 289 1993
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS A RECREATION
SUBJECT: SIDEWALK REQUEST - BENT TREE LANE
BACKGROUND:
The City received a letter requesting that a sidewalk be installed on Bent Tree Lane
located in the Autumn Ridge Third Addition (see attached letter) for the purpose of
meeting the needs of a wheelchair bound child.
ISSUE:
The issue before the Advisory Commission Is to approve or disapprove this request and
if approved, to determine the appropriate policy to deal with other similar requests which
may be forthcoming from other sections of the community.
REVIEW:
The City has not adopted a policy which requires developers to provide sidewalks on
residential streets. In areas in which there are sidewalks now in place, they 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.
If this request is viewed as precedent-setting, then the policy implications must also be
reviewed. A positive request would require a change in policies to accommodate this
section of sidewalk. Such a policy will have to be definitive as to how it would handle
other requests in other parts of the City where individuals who are also wheelchair bound
would like access to shopping, schools, parks, bus stops, etc. Consequently, a policy
with which to deal with other requests and provides the frame work for making decisions
in the future needs to be developed; if there is an intent to approve such requests.
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Sidewalk Request - Bent Tree Lane
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As part of such a policy, it will also be important to re-review funding for these trail links.
The current funding mechanism, while not precise, is an approach that is intended to
break even. If the City gets into an extensive trail or sidewalk construction program which
goes beyond that which is currently envisioned, it will be necessary to review additional
funding alternatives. The current methodology, in its most simplistic form, is the cost of
future construction of trails divided by the number of acres of undeveloped property
yielding a cost per acre which became the trails dedication amount. Obviously, an
increase in the number of trails and sidewalks fund (cost) or a reduction in the amount
of acreage to be develop would result in a shortage in the trails dedication fund.
Therefore, if there is to be significant changes in the sidewalk construction policies within
the community, a review of the funding formulas. and funding mechanisms must also be
part of an overall policy.
AM:
Staff has reviewed this request in light of the Americans With Disabilities Act legislation.
Holly Duffy, Administrative Assistant to the City Administrator, who is the City's ADA
Coordinator, states that the City would not be in violation of ADA legislation in the
absence of a trail or sidewalk on Bent Tree Lane.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION:
The Advisory Commission should review the request by Mr. & Mrs. Fink to put a sidewalk
on Bent Tree Lane and make a recommendation to the City Council relative to this
request. If the Advisory Commission is to recommend a sidewalk be installed, it should
develop the necessary policies relative to sidewalk installation on residential streets. If the
Commission recommends denial of this request, which denial could be based on the
basis that the City does not install sidewalks on residential streets.
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THEODORE WACHTER
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THOMAS HEDGES
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Mr. & Mrs. Fink E. J. VAN OVERSEKE
13900 Chestnut Drive CKV c'"`
Apartment 221
: Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Fink:
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/Ilawthorne 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 11ackmore 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 he
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.
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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,
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Ken Vraa
Director of Parks and Recreation
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cc: Tom Egan, Mayor
Tom Hedges, City Administrator
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October 12, 1993
Mr. Ken Uras
Director of Parks and Recreation
3839 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Bear Mr. Braa,
1 am writing you concerning the accessibilitg of the autumn Ridge, Phase
111 subdiuision in Eagan. as per our conuersation on September 29th, 1 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,
Eagen, MN 55123). The placement of a sidewalk on this side of the street
will prouide a continuous network of sidewalks through the neighborhood
and to Pinewood Elementary School. 1 am requesting this because we will
be mouing into the neighborhood in December, 1993. We haue 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
receiuing special education seruices at Pinewood Elementary school,
beginning in fall of 1994. We haue encouraged Matthew to be inuolued
with neighborhood children and we haue chosen to liue in this
neighborhood because of the many goung families present as well as the
auailabilitg of sidewalks.
The second issue 1 would like addressed Is the accessibilitg of the park
behind the homes on Hackmore Oriue. It is mg understanding that the
current path leading from this development is a 19% grade and cannot be
altered for geographical reasons. There is a second pathwag planned from
Crimson Leaf Trail, which 1 am requesting be made wheelchair accessible
if possible.
1 realize that this is an unusual request. The accessibilitg 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 Ilues 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. 1 am including a copy of a recent article in the Star and
Tribune about our famlig for Hour Information. Please feel free to call me
with ang questions or concerns you mag have at 949-2423.
Best Regards, ~~y
~4f 'K Cheri, Andrew and Matthew fink
13988 Chestnut Or. Rpt. 221
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
cc: Tom Egan, Magor
Tom Hedges, City administrator
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
JOHN K. VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
DATE: JANUARY 31, 1994
SUBJECT: LOCAL OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS PROGRAM - PROJECT APPLICATIONS
PURPOSE
The purpose of this agenda item is twofold:
1) to provide the Commission with the an overview of the local outdoor recreation grants program,
and
2) to request authorization of the Commission to submit an application to the Department of Natural
Resources for park development projects.
GRANTS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
History and Context
The Local Outdoor Recreation Grants Program, administered by the Department of Natural Resources
(DNR), provides financial assistance to local governments for the acquisition and development of park and
open space facilities. The program was originally established in 1965 by an act of the State Legislature for
the purpose of dispersing federal Land and Water Conservation Funds (LAWCON) to local units of
government. At the same time, the Legislature created the Legislative Commission On Minnesota Resources
(LCMR), a companion funding source for local outdoor recreation projects. In 1990, the State removed the
LCMR from the recreation grants program and now provides matching dollars through state biennial bonding
appropriations.
Since 1965, the program has funded the acquisition of 40,000+ acres of land and the development of 1,700
parks throughout the State of Minnesota. A total of $44.6 million in LAWCON and $52.0 million in State
funds have been distributed to nearly 500 cities and counties for the provision of outdoor recreation facilities.
man Involvement
Since the mid-1970's, the City of Eagan has been an active participant in the Local Outdoor Recreation
Grants Program. Among the funded projects include the acquisition and/or development of Blackhawk Lake
Park, Thomas Lake Park, Trapp Farm Park, Rahn and Northview Athletic fields, Fish Lake Park and the
Highline Trail corridor. Taken together, a total of $1,080,200 in LAWCON and $740,440 in LCMR funds
have been received by the City. Currently, the City has no active outdoor recreation grant projects, with the
closure of the Blackhawk Lake project in December, 1993.
Eligible Projects
The DNR recently announced the Outdoor Recreation Grants for the 1995/96 biennium. Projects that will
be eligible for grant assistance include park acquisition and/or the development/redevelopment of trails,
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picnic shelters, playgrounds, athletic facilities, boat accesses, fishing piers, swimming beaches, campgrounds,
site preparation, and support facilities, such as restroom buildings, park roads, parking areas and utilities.
Available Funding
Staff from the local Outdoor Recreation Grants Program are estimating that approximately $250,000 in
LAWCON funding will be available in State fiscal year 1995. In addition; the DNR is seeking a $1 million
appropriation for the 1995/96 biennium. This level of funding would be consistent with what has been
observed during the past four to five years.
Project applicants need to fund at least 50% of the total project cost. The local match can consist of cash;
donations of materials, labor, and equipment usage; in-kind contributions; or any combination thereof. A
minimum of 20% of the local match must be in the form of cash. In addition, no more than 10% of the total
project cost may be used for design and engineering services. While there is no maximum eligible project
cost, per se, it is clear that the State desires to offer grants to as many eligible recipients as possible, in order
to leverage the most acquisition and development activity (given the limited State and Federal funding).
Ranking Criteria
The criteria used by the DNR to rank project applications are based upon the priorities identified in the
1995-1999 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Generally speaking, projects which
involve the following elements will likely receive a more favorable ranking under the program criteria:
trailways, water-based facilities, additions to parks, protection of shoreland areas, redevelopment and
renovation of facilities, design considerations, commitment to project, population growth, urban area
criteria, accessibility, reduction of liabilities, year-round and multi-use recreation, and partnerships
between governmental units.
From this list and conversataions with DNR staff, it is evident that the State will continue to focus its funding
emphasis on projects associated with natural resource base recreation development.
Fun ' Process
If the City is interested in applying, it must submit an application request form to the DNR no later than
March 15, 1994. If the DNR determines that the projects are eligible for funding, the City must then
complete a more formalized application by August 1, 1994. The second application would include additional
information such as a schematic site plan, detailed project cost estimate, and other support documentation.
Review and ranking of the projects by the DNR will begin in August 1994. Final disposition of the City's
application would probably be known by sometime in December. Construction of a project could begin as
early as 1995 pending ratification of the grant agreements and detail design work. Any funded project would
need to be completed within three years. It should also be noted that the City would not be eligible to
receive more than one grant during the 1995/96 biennial period.
RECOMMENDATION
In consideration of the eligible project list and ranking criteria, staff are recommending that grant applications
be submitted for two projects:
1) Development of Patrick Eagan Park, and
2) Development of LeMay Lake (a/k/a Moonshine Park).
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Both of these parks have been in the park system inventory for a number of years and are now emerging as likely
candidates for development in the near term. Both parks have a strong natural resource base and could include
facilities which are closely aligned with the project ranking priorities.
Patrick Eagan Park
A proposal for Patrick Eagan Park would likely include additional trails development, interpretive signage,
outdoor learning facilities and an environmental learning center. Support facilities would include parking,
signage, lighting, and utility construction. This project could also incorporate acquisition of a "missing" linear
park tract lying between Patrick Eagan Park and Windcrest Park. This parcel would serve to connect Patrick
Eagan Park and the Caponi Sculpture Gardens with the Eagan Community Center Campus.
Although a detailed cost analysis has not yet been done, it is likely that first phase project costs would be in
the range of $500,000 - $800,000.
LeMay Lake Park
LeMay Lake (or Moonshine Park) is located on the southeast comer of LeMay Lake. This project would
involve the acquisition of additional land on the east side of the park, along with the development of
neighborhood and special use facilities. The development features would probably include a boat access,
canoe launch, wading beach, picnic areas, walking trails, fishing pier, open play space, and playground facility.
Support elements would include parking, lighting, signage, and seating areas. First phase project costs are
roughly estimated at $350,000 - $550,000.
The source of matching for these projects would be from a combination of park site funding, operations
budget, and in-kind services.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
Following a review and discussion, it would appropriate for the Commission to approve, modify, or deny the
request to submit an application to the Local Outdoor Recreation Grants Program for the development of
Patrick Eagan and/or LeMay Parks (please note: the City may withdraw its application for grant funding at any
time up to the point of grant contract execution).
Ken Vraa John K VonDeLinde
Director of Parks and Recreation Superintendent of Parks
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARK, RECREATION AND
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM. KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
JOHN K VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 19942
SUBJECT: POLICY FORMULATION ON METROPOLITAN MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT
(MMCD) ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF EAGAN
Ba ound
The Eagan City Council has requested that the Advisory Park, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission,
working in conjunction with city staff, develop a formal position (city policy) relative to MMCD mosquito control
practices in the City of Eagan. The initiative for this request was the result of a research project conducted by
Councilmember Pat Awada (as part of the MAPA program at Hamlin University) which examines the efficacy
and environmental impacts of MMCD implementation policies.
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform the commission of their role in this process and to provide a brief
overview of the issue.
Current Research Pager
A copy of the research project undertaken by Councilmember Awada is attached for your reference. The report
includes the following elements: a discussion of agencies which have recently banned or restricted spraying by
the MMCD within their jurisdictions, current MMCD oversight, effectiveness of MMCD policy, chemical and
environmental issues, mosquito born diseases, financial considerations, and outdoor activity implications. The
report concludes with a description of four long-range public policy alternatives for mosquito control in Eagan.
Issue
The issues for which the commission and staff have been asked to examine and to report their findings are
outlined on page 4 of Councilmember Awada's report. Briefly stated these issues relate to: the efficacy of
MMCD policy, environmental impacts from chemical use, cost effectiveness of the MMCD program, transmittal
of mosquito borne diseases, and feasible alternatives to current policy. 'In addition, the commission is also being
asked to carefully review the impact(s) that any changes in MMCD activities would have on the usability of park
and recreation areas if mosquito control practices were curtailed or modified under a directive by the City
Council.
Commission/Staff Role
The City Council through City Administrator Tom Hedges is asking the Commission to develop a formal position
and recommendation to the City Council on this issue. This will include the development of a formal report and
alternatives discussion by department staff, followed by Commission review and the opportunity for public input
on the study's findings and alternatives. Following that, the Commission will need to make a formal
recommendation to the City Council regarding the optimal long-term policy for the city in relation to
environmental, economic and social considerations.
In addition to the information presented in Councilmember Awada's report, staff will attempt to amplify the data
analysis through the following resources: a survey of other communities which have previously studied this issue;
research of additional information available through the University of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of
Health, and Pollution Control Agency; a survey of the programs and policies in other mid-western states; and
a review of the impacts on mosquito populations in non-control areas (communities which have banned the use
of chemicals).
It is anticipated that a final study will be available for commission review by early fall.
For Commission Action
This item is presented for informational purposes only and no on is requested at this time. However, the
Commission may wish to discuss this issue and provide directio staff relative to scope of research to be done
on this policy issue.
Ken Vraa jo%j~ 1Y VonDeLinde
Director of Parks and Recreation uperintendent of Parks
KV/JKV/nab
cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator
Attachment
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Mosquito Control Policy
in the City of Eagan
an analysis of current policy
and
options for change
prepared by Pat Arvada-City Staff
for the Eagan City Council
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Purpose
Last spring, members of the City Council requested that staff perform an in-
depth analysis of current Mosquito Abatement Control policy, including
evidence on environmental effects, cost and health issues.
This report will attempt to define the issues surrounding this policy in the City
of Eagan, in hopes the Council can make a well-informed public policy
decision. Should the Council decide to go forward with a public hearing,
certain people representing both sides of the issue would like to testify.
Introduction
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD), governed by a Board of
17 County Commissioners, is mandated by the legislature to control nuisance
mosquitos in the seven County metro area. Their mission is to reduce the
mosquito population and to suppress mosquito transmitted diseases through
chemical spraying and by applying briquets to areas of unhatched larvae. The
State Department of Health monitors any mosquito-borne diseases.
Commissioners Loeding, Jensen and Richards represent Dakota County.
Much discussion has taken place over the last few years concerning the fiscal
responsibility and environmental effects of current MMCD policy. Criticism
has been leveled against the MMCD spending for extensive capital projects, and
for the environmental side effects of the chemicals used to combat mosquitos.
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Recently, a variety of jurisdictions have banned spraying and other methods of
control. Local governments, park districts and individual landowners can
legally prohibit chemical treatments for nuisance mosquitos, require notification
measures, or allow controls upon request only. A list of those entities that have
taken such action are as follows:
Cities/Parks that have banned or restricted sRrayi=
Minneapolis Park Land All controls prohibited
Hennepin County Park Land Adult spraying prohibited
St. Paul Parks - Lilydale, Crosby Farm All controls prohibited
St. Paul Parks - Hidden Falls Adult spraying prohibited
City of Maplewood Adult Spraying prohibited
Chanhassen City Parks Adult spraying prohibited
DNR Wildlife Management Areas All controls prohibited
DNR Scientific and Natural Areas All controls prohibited
MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge
(U.S. Fish and Wildlife) All controls prohibited
Nature Centers- Spring Brook, Woodlake,
Dodge, Lee & Rose Warner, Carpenter All controls prohibited
There are many people that will be effected by the decision the Council makes
on this issue. From the MMCD's perspective, any municipal decision to
prohibit eradication efforts and policies puts their reputation in a position of
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questionability and may affect the overall effectiveness of their regional
controls. As taxpayers, our citizens would be paying for a service they would
not necessarily be receiving. Should your decision have an adverse effect on the
mosquito population, citizens enjoying the outdoors would see a rise in insect
bites. From an environmentalist standpoint, an argument can be made that these
controls upset the natural balance of food sources for other animals and can be
detrimental to water quality and other organisms.
This report will attempt to give evidence and each sides position so that the
Council can address the following issues when making their policy decision:
1) Do current MMCD policies have an appreciable effect on the mosquito
population in Eagan?
2) Are the chemicals used to treat mosquitos environmentally sound?
3) Is the program cost-effective (keeping in mind the fact that Eagan cannot
financially "opt out" of the District)?
4) Is there any increased danger of mosquito-bome diseases if we
Z were to opt out of the District?
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5) Are there any feasible alternatives to current policy?
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Background & Evidence
MMCD policy is twofold; to reduce mosquito larvae and to spray for adult
mosquitos. Emphasis is on controlling larvae while they are in the water. The
District controls adult mosquitos in parks and by request. Adult spraying is a
very small part of their program.
Of the many different mosquito species in Minnesota, the District controls only
those 15 species that annoy people. Only female mosquitos bite. After she fills
with blood, she can lay her eggs in water and after a heavy rainfall, they will
grow to become larvae. It takes only a few days for them to hatch and become
fully-formed adult mosquitos. They then live from 4 weeks to 5 months,
depending on the species. MMCD has mapped over 60,000 breeding sites since
its inception.
Current MMCD Oversight
A Technical Advisory Board is composed of representatives from concerned
citizens groups and government agencies. They review programs and provide
recommendations to the Commission.
An independent panel of experts form the Scientific Review Panel, which
directs research investigating environmental impacts on wetlands. In four years
of research, they have found that the dosage rates used by MMCD are below
that which would have an adverse impact on non-target aquatic invertebrate and
vertebrate organisms. Some of the studies below are the result of their work.
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Effectiveness of MMCD Policy
While analysis has been done by a variety of groups on the environmental
effects of current MMCD policies, I could not find any conclusive research on
the actual effectiveness of current policy on reducing the mosquito population
over time, although it certainly is effective in the short term (1-10 days).
I suspect that while there is no clear evidence that the MMCD policies have any
appreciable overall effect on mosquito control, there is also no evidence that
they do not, although it has been claimed that mosquito population is more
closely linked to levels of spring rainfall than any other factor. One could
possibly study mosquito population in rural areas versus the District if the
number of breeding grounds were the same. The Council will have the make
their own personal judgement on this question.
Chemical and Environmental Issues
The MMCD sites evidence that the chemicals they use in control have little or
no adverse effects on humans or other "important" species. While they do not
deny that there are some effects to other species and water quality, they do not
believe they are of any consequence. They create and fund on-going research in
these areas.
Environmental groups, including the DNR and USFWS believe that the
possibilities of harm are too large to risk spraying in the areas under their
control. They site evidence that shows detrimental effects or is inconclusive. I
have presented a brief outline of some of those issues, facts and figures below.
There is extensive research in this area if the Council would like more
information.
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The Chemicals
The main materials utilized when controlling mosquito larvae are Altosid
Briquets and BTi Corncob Granules. They are used to treat water
breeding sites where the larvae are hatched. I have included copies of the
labels of these chemicals at the back of this report.
Altosid Briquets contain a growth regulator, Methroprene (1.8%). This
chemical prevents the larvea from maturing. Methoprene is listed as a
Biochemical pesticide by the E.P.A. A 1991 E.P.A. re-registration
document on Methoprene listed it as a 'Biochemical pesticide' with the
following negative caveats: "Methoprene can be characterized as very
highly toxic to freshwater invertebrates", and, "the long term exposure
resulting from the slow release briquet formulation is of concern to the
Agency." (The report further stated) "Because Methoprene is an insect
hormone that acts as an insect growth regulator, there is concern that
important non target species may be adversely affected by cronic
exposure to Methoprene." It is an insect hormone mimic that creates a
fatal hormonal imbalance in the larvae.
BTi, which is also placed in breeding areas, makes up only .2% of
the Corncob granules, but has been found to also cause alarm for
environmental reasons. It is toxic to butterflies and moths. Insect
resistence has begun. to be reported.
Adult mosquitos are sprayed with Punt insecticide (permethrin) or
Scourge (resmethrin). According to its label, Punt is highly toxic to bees
and fish and it is unlawful to spray it within 100 feet of a lake or pond. It
is a central nervcus system poison which acts on the sodium channels in
cell membranes. Permethrin is non-biodegradable and is currently on a
list of 35 pesticides that the E.P.A. is working to restrict, although in
1991, Permethrin became available commercially. Copies of the labels
are attached.
While most of the adult spraying is done during the hours of 4-5 a.m., a
limited amount of daytime spraying is done for special events. A
Minnesota Department of Health study published in 1992, found the two
sprays used on Eagan parks (Scourge and Punt) did not present health
risks to humans, although certain uncertainties in the data prompted the
author to say that he could not say whether inhalation of Scourge posed a
significant health risk. The study did state that children should be
prevented from having prolonged inhalation exposure to Scourge. This
spraying for adult mosquitos repeatedly can be detrimental to "good" bug
populations such as butterflies.
While it is true that the E.P.A. is reviewing some of the chemicals used in
treating mosquitos, they currently have EPA registration and are not
classified as harmful if properly used.
Other Environmental Concerns
As stated before, the chemical treatments have been proven to
harm fish, other bugs and plant life. Another concern is the loss of food
for those animals who rely on mosquitos for sustenance.
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A study done in the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge to determine the
effects of mosquito control practices on waterfowl invertebrate food
resources found that spraying mosquito larvae could be harmful to
waterfowl as it dimishes its food supply. They recommended that the
Refuge should continue its policy of not allowing any chemical mosquito
control because the goal of their comprehensive plan is "to manage the
natural resources in order to perpetuate wildlife species and ecological
communities' natural diversity and abundance..". The USFWS has
adopted the Department of Interior Pesticide Use Policy (517 DM 1)
which has the goal to "eliminate pesticide use on Service lands and
facilities..." The policy does allow the Minnesota Department of Health
to treat areas with BTi when it determines a significant health hazard
exists from disease carrying mosquitos. Other studies have shown
adverse effects to the mosquito larvea and speculated that chemicals could
go up the food chain.
In summary, there is not enough evidence that any of the chemicals pose
harm to humans or large animals if used properly, although there is
evidence that these chemicals are harmful to certain small birds, fish,
insects and water quality. The Council will have to make a decision on
whether this harm is reason enough to change our policy.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases
This portion of the MMCD program was budgeted at only $118,000 in 1992.
This includes educational programs. The Minnesota Department of Health is
responsible for monitoring any mosquito-borne diseases.
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According to John Solar of the Minnesota Department of Health, mosquitos can
carry Encephalitis and infect human beings through bites. Encephalitis is a
viral disease that affects children. The symptoms range from none, to flu-like,
to mental confusion. In rare cases, Encephalitis can cause death.
y There are two kinds of mosquitos which carry this disease, Aedes11~seriatus
and Culex Tarsalis. The Aedes mosquito is commonly referred to as the Tree
Hole mosquito and is responsible for LaCrosse Encephalitis. They are the most
common carriers and are found mainly in SE Minnesota (hence, the name
LaCrosse). An average year would see 5 to 10 cases of LaCrosse Encephalitis.
The vast majority of these cases are found in the hardwood forests of SE
Minnesota. 1988 saw the last case in the metro area.
Tree Hole mosquitos do not fly out of neighborhoods, and generally breed in
old tires in peoples backyards. An MMDC brochure titled "LaCrosse
Encephalitis and the Tr_-e Hole Mosquito" explained that "The MMCD can
provide only limited control due to the large numbers of artificial containers
residents allow to be placed around their homes."
The Culex Tarsalis mosquito roams statewide and is responsible for Western
Encephalitis. This disease is named for its favorite victim, the horse. There
hasn't been a confirmed case since the mid-1970's.
Accordingly, there is extremely minimal risk from mosquito-borne diseases in
Eagan, and any change in policy would not significantly increase that risk.
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Financial Considerations
Eagan taxpayers paid $162,868 in 1993 for mosquito control. With
approximately 54,000 residents, this equates to $3.02 per resident for the
program.
This fee is levied as a property tax through a Special District. Should the City
of Eagan choose to not allow spraying in Eagan, we are not able to "opt out" of
the District. Therefore, the tax will be levied whether the city is treated or not.
In 1993, the MMCD had an annual budget of $9,917,685, and had not raised its
budget in three years. This money was used for administration, the control
program and research.
From 1990 to 1993, the MMCD spent over $8 million dollars on capital
projects. This included such things as a new headquarters and research facility,
and was the focus of much criticism last year.
Because we cannot financially opt out of the District, the Council will have to
make a determination based on grounds other than saving our citizens money.
It can be argued that by Eagan opting out, it would cost the District less money
to run its programs and therefore save taxpayers in other cities money. It can
also be argued that by banning spraying it would increase the chances that the
MMCD will be dissolved by the Legislature, thereby saving all taxpayers
money. Again, the Council will have to decide what its goals are in order to
give meaning to these financial considerations.
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Human Outdoor Activity Concerns
In 1993, the MMCD published research on acceptable levels of human
annoyance from mosquitos. They found that the average threshold of when
people will go indoors is when mosquito bites reach a level of 3 per 5 minutes.
This generally happened around 8:00 pm.
It was found that the peak hours people are outdoors are from 5 to 8 pm.
Mosquito activity begins around 7 pm, is moderate at 8 pm, and peaks around
9:30 pm. The average time respondents come inside is 7:47 pm., and the
average time they would come in if their were no mosquitos was about 8:44 pm,
which was about 1 hour before the 9:30 peak annoyance time. You can see on
the following attachment that their is little time humans and mosquitos currently
share their heavy period out-of-doors.
The study also argues that it is possible that mosquitos drive people indoors
before the peaks. Again, a simple comparison between us and areas of the
country without bugs would answer that question.
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M1NCD Interior Report to Minnesota Environmental Quality Board
May, 1993
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Specific considerations for Eagan
An important policy issue for Eagan is presented by its proximity to the Refuge.
Approximately one-third of Eagan's border falls along this Refuge. If this area
is not being sprayed and mosquitos have the ability to fly up to S miles per day,
it can be assumed that we have a "mosquito breeding ground" next door. It also
presents environmental issues. Any spraying or laying in wetlands done near
the Refuge may seep into it.
The Council should also consider what effect, if any, the number of children in
Eagan should have on its decision. Chemicals can be harmful to children if
improperly used, and most children are not outside during the "peak periods".
On the other side of the argument, spraying in parks can have a substantial
short-term effect on the adult mosquito population and children are most likely
to use the parks.
Alternative Means of Control
There are a few alternative means of control advocated by environmentalists.
The main ones include bats and other natural predators. Studies have shown
that they eat mosquitos as a part of their diet, and research encourages their use
as part of a program. At least in the short term, these solutions are impractical
for Eagan.
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Policy Alternatives
Laid out below are some options the Council can choose from, or use to
formulate other policy goals. Each option would accomplish certain goals.
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Option One - Keep the Status Quo
If the Council finds there is not substantial evidence for change, the correct
course would be to leave current policy in place. Substantial arguments can
support this position.
In years of research, little evidence has been found that MMCD policies harm
the natural environment. What harm does come from laying or spraying has
not had a significant effect on any specific population over time. Evidence
certainly shows that there is no harm to humans if the chemicals are used
properly.
While risk of mosquito-borne diseases is insignificant, an argument could be
made that that is partly due to MMCD policies. Certainly, risk could rise if the
MMCD is completely abolished.
While enviromentalists and certain federal government agencies take a contrary
position, it could be said that by virtue of their interests (environmental
protection), they may have gone one too far on this issue.
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Option Two - Keen Current Policy in Place but Do Not Allow
Spraying for Adult Mo uuitos
This is the option taken by Hennepin County Parks, the cities of Chanhassen and
Maplewood. The MMCD is currently considering going to a policy of only
spraying for adult mosquitos on request.
Choosing this option would not jeopardize the overall MMCD regional plan, as
their policy is to concentrate on unhatched larvae. There would be no increased
risk of disease, and no possible rise in the mosquito population. This choice
would have little effect on the long-term viability of the MMCD.
Environmental groups would see it as a "win", as some restrictions are better
than none, and the danger from children being harmed by the spray would be
eliminated.
Choosing this option would not solve the possible problem of proven dangers to
other wildlife, including water gLality and Refuge sepage. Our taxpayers would
still be getting "protection" for their dollar.
011tion Three - Allow S ra, ing for Adult Mosguitos_ but Do Not
Allow the Killing of Unhatched Larvae,
The logic behind this option is that it helps eliminate the problems in the above
paragraph, while still providing some relief in parks and for special events.
There are also some reasons to choose this policy. If the Council believes that
the MMCD's policy is ineffective in reducing the mosquito population over time
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or that the possible side-effects of the chemical treatments are too much to
justify continuing the current policy, (or simply that they question the MMCD's
continued existence), this option would accomplish those goals.
Since our taxpayers would continue to pay for their services, it would be logical
to allow them to do the adult mosquito spraying rather than do it in-house. This
option would probably be the least noticeable to our citizens (except option
one). With the 5 mile per day flight distance and possible ineffectiveness of
MMCD policy in reducing the population, simply spraying areas where people
are outdoors (parks etc.) would keep mosquito levels stable.
Option Four - Ban the MMCD from Eagan
Choosing this option would put Eagan in line with most other jurisdictions that
have studied this issue. Again, this would eliminate all concern about second-
order environmental effects and could be seen as keeping in line with our
"environmental quality" image (atrough one could argue that a healthy
environment includes lack of mosquitos). If the Council believes MMCD policy
is ineffective or that the environmental consequences are too strong, this policy
would be the logical alterative.
The consequences of this action are broad. With more and more jurisdictions
"opting out" of the District, it puts the MMCD's regional policy (and continued
existence) in jeopardy. There could also be possibilities that our citizens would
see a rise in insect bites or diseases. While our citizens would be paying for a
service they did not receive, there would be the possibility that eventually no
one would be paying for this program through elimination of the MMCD.
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EvaluatinglMonitoring/Future Study
Any of the options the Council chooses will require some monitoring and
evaluation in the future. Research is constantly being generated on both sides of
the issue, and I would believe a future "appeal" by the losers would be
enivitable. If the Council chooses to restrict some activity, staff could set up a
system to monitor the mosquito population over time, and could log the number
of complaints over the present.
If there is any outbreak of mosquito-borne diseases, the Department of Health
will require elimination of diseased mosquitos in Eagan. Any change in policy
will not affect this area.
Conclusion
Again, there are certain fundamental questions which we were not able to
answer, such as whether there is any long-temp decline in the mosquito
population or whether a lack of mosquitos would encourage later (after 8 pm)
outdoor activities. These questions could be answered by comparing areas of no
mosquitos or no controls with Eagan. Staff does not have the resources to
collect this data, but if the Council desires, it can hire someone to collect the
appropriate information.
I hope this information is helpful. Should you desire, we can schedule a public
hearing in January and invite both sides and the public to testify.
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Evidence Cited:
Charbonneau. Effects of a Mosquito Control Practice Using Bacillus
Thuringiensis Var. Iaraelensis on Waterfowl Invertebrate Food Resources.
Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit; 1991
Mitchell. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Environmental
Assessment of Mosquito Control Activities of Refuge Lands; 1988
Mitchell, Myths about mosquito control (bats, birds, and bug zappers). Vector
control Bull. of the North Central States 2(l):35-40. 1993
MMCD. Specifying Acceptable Levels of Human Annoyance from Mosquitos.
MMCD Interim Report to Minnesota Environmental Quality Board. 1993
MN Department of Health, Risk Assessment on Scourge and Punt 57-OS.
Materials used by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District for the Control of
Adult Mosquitos. 1993
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INTRODUCTION: ALTOSID XR Briquets are designed to release Coq Oeffidfa and Mansonia spp.: For application to caeail marshes. and
effective levels of Methoprene insect growth regulator over a period up water hyacinth beds. For control of these mosquitoes, place 1 Briquet
to 150 days in mosquito breeding sites. Release of Methoprene insect per 100 it!
growth regulator occurs by f"ssotution of the briquet. Soft mud and loose APPLICATION SITES: ALTOSID XR Briquets are designed to cc
sediment can cover the t- . =-s and inhibit normal dispersion of the
mosquitoes in small bodies of water which a not known fish habits..,.
active ingredient. The proou:; -nay not be effective in those situations Examples of application sites are: s, catch basins, roadside
where the briquet can be removed from the site by flushing action ditches, ornamental im2wo s
Is and septic tanks.
ALTOSID XR Briquets prevent the emergence of adult mosquitoes waste Ire Intent ng I de . ransformer vaults.
including Anopheles. Culex. Culisera. CoquiUetndia. and Minsonfa, spp. qessio o sw1 I I ion and other man-made
as well as those of the flooo:••iter mosquito complex 1Aede Cana er hyacinth beds, pastures. meadows,
Psoropnors spp.) from treated w,•.ar. Treated larvae con a lds, er swamps and marshes. salt and lidal marshes.
normally to the pupal stage where iney die. nd pools, flood plains and dredge spoil sites.
NOTE: Iethoprene. an in r utator I I age and Disposal:
mosquitoes whit or ge prior to
treatment. Storage: Store in a coot place. Do not contaminate water, food or feed
by storage Of dfspOSal. Wastes resulting from use of this product may be
PRECAUTIONS: o p o known fish habitat. disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Do not
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 11 is a violation of Federal law to use this reuse empty container.
product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Disposal: Triple rinse for equivalent), than offer for recyfing or re•
APPLICATION TIME: Placement of ALTOSID XR Briquets should be at conditionswi. Dispose in a sanitary landfill. or encel rate. or, it allowed by
or before the beginning of mosquito season. ALTOSID XR Briquets can State and IOcal authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
be applied prior to flooding when sites are dry, or on snow and ice in S~ "fares rw *OFF". eaw"s ar Ww"d• come" d1a use of 1M Oro" oowr
OW rwealad on ea IaaN. Surer esswna as nar of use and hsrwarq of eea MaHmaf
breeding sites prior to spring thaw. Under normal conditions, one slreh 1,..Olio IMmO a ere =maq jo "w:o"caom
application should last the enure mosquito season. or up to 150 days.
whichever is shorter. Alternate wemng and drying will not reduce their
effectiveness. EPA Rec. No. 2724-42144M wade in USA
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APPLICATION RATES: Aedes and PsonVhors spp.: For control in non: Wetor Ummle new ohftkm Pw"ee,n USA
(Or low-) flow shallow depressions (less than 2 feet in depthl, treat on the A S Sand A W401 a Zoeeon Corooraaan EPA Ear No 29774• TIC- 1
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basis of surface area. placing t Briquet per 200 it! Briquets should be 12200 Denton ante. oases. Tees 75231
placed at the lowest areas of mosquito breeding sites to maintain For e+famalwneaa 1.400.21••77.3
continuous control as the site apernately floods and dues up. ALTOS40 is a uaonnarr of sarwas Lid. -
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Altoslud"' PELLETS
MOSQUITO GROWTH REGULATOR
A GRANULAR PRODUCT
ADULT MOSQUITO EMERGENCE
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
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KEEP I OF REACH OF CHILDREN
-CAUTION
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Precautionary Statements Use lower rates when water is shallow, vegetation and/or pollution
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Do not apply to known fish habitat. a•e minimal and mosquito populations are low. Use higher rates
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: it is a violation of Federal law 10 use this wnen water is deep (),,2 ltl, vegetation and/or pollution are high and ;
Product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, mosquito populations are high.
INTRODUCTION: ALTOSID Pellets release AL''- =10 insect growth APPLICATION METHODS: Apply ALTOSID Pellets up to 1S days
regulator as they erode. ALTOSID Pellets prove, ae emergence of prior to flooding, or at any stage of larval development after flooding '
adult standing water mosquitoes, including 2uJIM a :1 Culiseta spp.. as or in permanent water saes. Fixed wing aircraft or helicopters
well as adults of the floodwater mosquitoes such as yedes.Ancoholits • equipped with granular spreaders capable of applying tales from 2.S
and Psoroohora sop. from treated sites. . 10 IbWocr* may be used to apply ALTOSID Pellets. The Psllois
GENERAL DIRECTIONS: ALTOSID Pellets release effective levels of may also be applied using ground equipment which will achieve
ALTOSID insect growth regulator for up to 30 days under typical emri• good even coverage al the above rates. ALTOSID Pellets may be
mnmentaf conditions. Treatment should be continued through the last applied to artificial containers such as tires and catch basins, etc.
brood at the season. Treated larvae conimue to develop normally to the
pupal stage where they die. STOP A.. SDISPOSAL: Store dosed containers of ALTOSID "
Pella cool, dry place. Do not contaminate water, load or feed
NOTE: This insect growth regulWor has no effect on mosquitoes which by S; or disposal. Wastes resulting from the use of this product
have reached the pupal or adult'stage prior to treatment.
may • . isposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal lacdity.
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APPLICATION SITESAND RATES: T60orinse (orequivalent).Then offer farrecycling orreconditioning.
HABITAT RATES (LbwAcre I or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landlilt, or. A allowed by state S
Floodwater slits and local authorities. by burning. N burned, stay out of smoke.
Pastures, meadows. ricelields, freshwater swamps and WARRANTY AND CONDITIONS OF SALE: Seller makes no war.
marshes, salt and tidal marshes, woodland pools.
lbodplains. fires. Cher artificial water holding containers 2.5 • S rally. express or implied, concerning the use of this product other 1
than indicated on the label. Buyer assumes all risks of use and
Dredge spoil silos. waste treatment settling ponds. ditches handling of this material when such use and handling are contrary to
and other man-made depressions 5.10 label instructions. I
Permanent water slits aft a" w. x►t-64"40n Mom.. USA
Ornamental ponds and fountains, flooded crypts. saes„ elm ze.e•r
transformer vaults, abandoned swimming pools, construe- Vmw rwe.rlew am@%" F. twit w IMA
tier and other man-made depressions, treeholes, other A Ok"an a ze.ee.. Cneen.e.. EPA Ea He are a• 1 I
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artificial water holding containers 2.5-5 Ittsoo o~ or.s. oese, rs.s. 7x:34
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CONCENTRATE
PREVENTS EMERGENCE OF
ADULT FLOODWATER MOSQUITOES
ACTIVE INGREDIENT.
INERTINGREDIENTS: 80%
ingredient KEEP OF RF-AC14 OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
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640 fl.
oz. (5 gals.) 182 t
Because of the untoue mode of action of ALTOSID Liquid Larvicide Mosquito Application Sties - Pastures' A.L.L. may be applied alter each flooding
Growth Regulator. successful use requires familiarity with $Pe=l techniques vdhoul removal of grazing livestock.
recommended for application timing and treatment evaluation. See Guide to Rice: A.L.L. must be applied to 2nd. 3rd artdfor 4th insist larvae of mosquitoes
Product Application or eonsull local Mosquito Abatement Agency. found in rice, usually within 4 davs after flooding. Use only where mulhole
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Gooding rice culture is practiced. A.L.L. treatment may be repeated with
HAZARDS TO HUMANS • CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid IloodN . Do not apply after ice reaches the heading stage of growth.
contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water alter intermittently Flooded Noncrop Areas: A.L.I. may be applied as directed
ha ndkng. • above when flooding may result in floodwater mosquito hatch. Typical saes
w ' r ' a* It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a include freshwater swamot and marshes. woodland Pools and meadows.
manner inconsistent with its labeling. dredging sport sites. drainage areas. wasle•Irealmeni and settling ponds.
Chemigatlon: Refer to supplemental labeling entitled Guide to Product ditches and other natural and man-made depressions. Around estuarine areas.
Application for use directions for chemtgatton. Do not sooty tlks product treat high scan marsh or tidal merah Awe nieilin high tide W11er level.
IMOugh any w"gatton system unless the supplemental labeling on Chr"800191 Dense vegetation or canopy A& Applj/ an A.L.L. sand mixture using
is Wowed. standard granular dispersarequtphentr for detailed Preparation instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - I. SNAKE WELL BEFORE USING. A.L.L." refer to Guide to Product ApplkatlOhM
may separate on standing and must be thoroughly agitated onor to otitow. Mlxinff and Mantlling instructions: I Add measured amount of A.L.I. to
2. DO not nix with Oct; use clean ettttrpmenl. 3. Partially lilt spray tank with ryaL 11proy lank Partially filled *dh water. rrnx and complete ftain0 with recommended
ausnity of water 2. Use tahited spray sokrltpn within 4a hpUrt of mixing.
water. then add the recommended amount of A.L.L.. agitate and Complete '
litl'ng. Mild agitetton during application is destrable. 4. Spay solution sh&W bi;.!'0 Agh.le be&e each' use.
used within 48 hours. Always agitate before spraying. , -t v c% lk „ STORAGE 6 DISPOSAL: Store in cool Place. away from other vesttcrrlts.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS - Introduction: AL.L~m It bd~a0 d ~r~ food and feed In case of leakage or said. soak up with sand or another
?ltd, 3rd. or 4th larval insists of floodwater mosquitoes to drevAnl adult absorbent material. Triple "rise or equivalent Then offer for recycling or
emergence. Treated larvae COmentre nornWdevelooritem t61hi Ducal stage orow r. 9 slowed by State ale snit B puncture end local l s auoose of in a sanitary landfill. a sla
out of
where they, die. This insect growth rigt idr his no effect %hen applied to smoke. Wastes use of this burning. II Dunned. stay out on
pupae or adult mosquirooo. A.L 11 has sufficient kid We 10 be effecave at ~ or.al On wastes approved rved waste from
disptheosual se Inc" 1 s o not product t c onta may min ate ca'pp'water. ed of on
recommended rates whaA?ppited.l0 larval stages under varying field d IncDO loud or
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conditions. For further innformiMon.110 bufde to Product Application. by storage or disposal.
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Methods of Application -A'AS&I Use the racommended amount of A.L.L. ow a-,=wo an ow with Ore's « Humes a c°"eo n'• or use use era nar ow hat a e;d ••fts n. m t•wrw
fisted below in sufficterit water to give complete coverage. One-had to S gala. of wren wreh,ue cane rtrrg
Itanewq are rxrrrraey a NOM annrnrekarrs.
spray solution per acre is usually satisfactory. Do not apply when weather
COndtions favor drift from area treated. e/A r4q lie. 11724."414441 =1 Ma" -LISA
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Ground: Determine the averse spay vokene tried per acre by individual Sa1°Or '1"
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operators andror specific equipment. Mix A.L.L. in the appropriate volume of Ao1wito Mn Of zwcar c a.•n IIM Esr. No sloe r•G
water to give the rate per acre recommortded below. A Sanest Cain""
Application Rate: to ro i 0m'• T•mM r
Apply 3l4 to t G. oz. of A.LL per we (5510 73 rrtl'Itacrarel sw w.ronn.u•r. w r.eoo•a.e•r:es
it water as directed. ALT030 arts A L 4 are •aasnsms d ItanOSx Lid ".244015e
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GRANULAR LARVICIDE FOR CONTROL
OF MOSQUITO LARVAE
DEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Bacillus thumviensrs Berliner var. isrpbn.
srs, Serotype M-14l, fermentation product: equNalent to 300 Interns- CONDITIONS RATES (lballaere)
tonal Toxic Units pTUI Andes dwyMb jAAI pw mg of formulated
product fWMO m othool.......... 2.5% Pools. ponds. flood water. pastures,
INERT INGREDIENTS 97.5% ditches. riceffalds. brackish water, 4 - 7.5
TOTAL 100.0% light to moderate populations
or 136.1 million ITU (MI per pound formulated product IWHO
mothodl Catch basins, kdal water, sap i
marshes, storm water retenlion areas, 7 S • 10
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: mangrove swamps, moderate pollution
)UAZ>.,GS TO HUMANS: Avoid Contact with or organic content
eyes or open wounds. '
ENVIRONMENTAL 'HAZARDS: Do not contaminate water when Allow 24 hours for Control. Under certain conditions such as sewage
disposing of equipment washwaters. DO not apply directly to treated, waste lagoons. high pollution or organic Content, heavy vegetative
finished drinking water reservoirs Of drinking water reesplaelas. cover, high populations, the above appncauon rates may be doubled.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: TREATMENT OF SCRAP TIRES
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner
inconsistent with rte tsgebnq. MefhOd of Application. Baetlr• :a (BTI) Granules can to scattered
by hand to we swckpdes or u.. d directly b individual ores.
Apply a to 20 pounds granules acre with aircraft or ground equip- ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE E EQUIPMENT (GOGGLES AND
ment Use the nigher rates to heavily polluted water, when popula- RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANOLINU AND APPLYING THE GRAN-
bons are rugn, when larvae we nearly grown or in fourth onstar, and ULES BY HAND.
when aquatic or covering vegetation is dense. Most vestments
require no more than 5 or d pounds/acts. Apply only when mosqui- Application can also be made we a mechmmej spreader.
Was are larvae. not pupae. Rate of Appeeahon: Securnos' Granules must be scattered over
the top of scrap re pries such that the interior ores in Me ode are
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: adequately covered. Granules can be placed directly on individual
Do • nor contaminate water, food or lead by storage or disposal of fire at fires stored on racks. Ten (10) to twenty (20)' granules will
waste. adequately treat a ore, depending On me size and amount of water of
retains. One on- of Bectunoa' Granules will treat between 45 to
Storage: Tightly recloss containers of caused granules. Store in a 60 passengw car was.
cool. Cry area. Treatment SeMdu/e: The most effective and coal o ienent use of
Pesticide Disposal Wastes resulting from the use of this product may Baetlmea" Granules would be to completely treat erne snore scrap
be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility to we ode nnverdory ONCE EVERY TWO WEEKS during ate mosquito
accordance with federal and local regulations. "smaln
Container Disposal. Completely amply bag into application equip-
ment Then dispose of amply bag in a sanitary landfill or by mcwlera- WARRANTY: NOVO NORDISK MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MER-
bon. or, it allowed by state and local authorities. by own". It burned, CHANTABIUTY, FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE,
way out of smoke. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Concoming gum product or its uses which
extend beyond Via use of the product under formal conddions in
accord with the statements made on IMS IabeL In no ease snap the
saewm* is a regadwed eadMAM Of MOM PNrdisa At$ . - "Nw be babili for consequanka1, or tndirea damages resulting from
ate use Of ha-4" of this product AN Such Oaks shag be assumed by
me buyer.
EPA Reg. No. S8998-2S Manufactured For;
EPA Est No. 00130-IL-001 Novo Nordisk
EPA Ell No. 919e•ON-001 33 Turner Road
Danbury, CT 06613.1907 Lot No.: -
Net Content: 40 IbS.
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PUNT TM 57=OS
INSECTICIDE
A SYNTHETIC PYRETHROID FOR E'=ECTIVE SPACE AND BARRIER
CONTROL OF ADULT MOSQUITOES, GNATS, SITING AND NON-BITING
MIDGES, BLACKFLIES AND OTHER BITING FLIES
FOR APPLICATION ONLY BY MOSQUITO ABATEMEN. DISTRICTS, PUBLIC
HEALTH OFFICIALS, AND TRAINED PERSONNEL OF OTHER
MOSQUITO CONTROL. PROGRAMS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Permethrin: (3-phenoxyphenyl) methyl cis/trans 3-{2.2-dichloroethenyl)
2.2-dimethyl, cyclopropanecarboxylate 57.00%
INERT INGREDIENTS' 43.00%
TOTAL 100.0%
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CisArans isomer ratio min. 35W+/-)cis and max. 6S%b(./-)frans. U.S. Patent No. 4.024.163.
'Contains a Petroleum Distillate Solvent. This product Contains 3.0 tbs. Technical Permethnn/Gallon
'TRADEMARK OF VECTEC. INC.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
"PRECAUCION AL USUARIO: Si usted no lee Ingles, no use este producto
haste quo Is etiqueta hays sido explicado amplfamente"
STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT
IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. If possible vomiting should be induced
under medical supervision. 'Solvent presents an aspiration hazard. Gastric lovage is indicated if material was taken
Internally. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person.
IF IN EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
IF ON SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water.
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air. Apply anificial respiration it indicated.
SEE SIOE/BACK PANEL FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION: Harmful it swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with eyes, on skin. or clothing. Wash thoroughly
after using and before eating or smoking. Avoid contamination of food and food. Launder clothing before reuse. Cover
animal drinking water 6 lead before treating feedlots. etc.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This pesticide is highly toxic to fish. Do not apply to any body of water or wetlands (swamps, bogs, marshes. and potholes).
Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in treated areas. Do not contaminate water
when disposing of equipment washwaters. This pesticide is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming
crops or weeds. Do nor apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds while bees are actively visiting
the treated areas.
NET CONTENTS _ GALLON
EPA REG. NO. 42737.1 EPA EST. NO. 10370 TX-1
VECTEC, INCORPORATED
ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32807
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS TRUCK MOUNTED "ULV" EQUIPMENT
• Do no use. pour, spell or sra11 near ti al at upon its,,. For 'luck rtldLonteQ ndn.•nerrrtal UW equipment mts this product with
DIRECTIONS FOR USE oatrned soybean al, signs mensal oil of 54 second viscosily of andlnel
suitable non•p"otoxic solvent. Adjust equipment to deliver spray par.
If Is a vataleon of Federal taw a Lobe meis Muduct to a oclef of 6 to 20 microns mass median diameter. Consult the following
manner inconsistent with its aoekng crisis for dilution and application rates See 'SOLVENT
STORAGE: Storeproductinisoriginaltabetodcohlamertosnamtseem FOR DI T67 O
paragraph on eft panel for an appropriate al for diluting PUNT S7 OS.
temperatute, cry. IOCketl. pace Oefegnated for such insecticides and
out of reach of cntloren it product is exposed to temperatures oelow,
40 degrees F crystallization may result in which case, move product
and warm lo 60 degrees F and thoroughly nits Do not use open Harm
b warm product Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage
or disposal. M Case of spisldge, soak up with absorfoent malorut souca
AM sawdust. Of Outlets !Attn: sweep up died plate in a ldbaaw CWh iu"•'"a 011 1Q'95iylf M s/ ter •1 IS e Drie.e w. r ailixxN a layer Weep
tamer and dispose of as follows. P€STICIDE OISPO&AIi-- Peshc,0e
wastes are lout. Improper disposal nil excess petpoeide, spray rtes.
lure. or rtnsate is s violation a Federal taw 11 these wastes cann01 suet. of uaaiw.e at t Is 9 msr
le Ina a 10 1111pp a at 20 20
ore disposed of by use according w Idbel instructions t:ontact your ess►.t.rtew t~~fwrso wu p~iin a s mpa r a more a I mipri
Sate Pesticide or Enveoremental C4mroi Agency, Of the HAZaro6u3
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MEMO
_ city of eagan
DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
SUBJECT: PARK LAND DEDICATION SERVICE AREA 36E
BACKGROUND
The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and the City Council
have previously determined a general location for a park within the northeast quadrant
of the City in Park Service Area 36E. The intent of the City was to acquire a
neighborhood park from five to seven acres in size south of the Weston Hills Addition and
east of Highway 3.
Previously, the Advisory Commission has reviewed the potential acquisition of a parcel
of approximately six acres from Mr. Carroll, however, it was determined that property was
unsuitable for parks purposes because of wetlands and existing vegetation. That parcel,
along with the nineteen acres from Mr. Neary, were acquired by Shamrock Development.
A preliminary plat for this property will be reviewed by the Commission at its March
meeting.
ISSUE
The developer, Shamrock Corporation represented by Rick Packer, are asking that the
Advisory Commission review the proposed parks dedication at this time to see if it is
suitable. The Commission will not be making a parks dedication recommendation, but
simply review and giving concept approval to the park area location in the proposed Pine
Tree Addition (see Attachments).
NEED FOR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
City staff, including Director of Public Works Tom Colbert and Community Develop Peggy
Reichert, recently met with District 196 staff concerning the location of a new elementary
school. The School District is looking for a site for a new elementary school to relieve the
overcrowding conditions at Pinewood Elementary and Shannon Glen Elementary located
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in Rosemount. District staff has indicated that they are looking for a school site of
approximately 15 acres in the general area of Gun Club Road given the attendance
boundaries of these two schools. Because Rosemount does not have utilities to this area
of their community, utility services would have to come through Eagan. Given these
constraints, it is likely that the School District will continue to look for a site east of
Highway 3 and north of the Rosemount/Eagan border.
City staff have explained to the district staff the various issues that the City of Eagan has
concerning this general search area and offered the opportunity to develop a
school/neighborhood park site. Community Development Director Reichert suggested
that the School District look at redeveloping the industrial area as a school location. This
is the Haley's Addition which is out of place with the future residential neighborhood that
is zoned. The School District is concerned with timing and cost as they are hoping to
open the new elementary school in the Fall of 1995. Acquisition and potential relocation
of businesses from the Haley's Addition may be more involved than acquisition of a
farmstead or other property. The Advisory Commission needs to be aware of this
opportunity for potential school/park given the other successes that the City and the
School District have developed at the Eagan High School, Dakota Hills Middle School,
Woodland Elementary and Oak Ridge Elementary Schools.
PARK LOCATION
Attached is a sketch which reflects one possible park dedication from the proposed Pine
Tree Addition. This dedication could be added to a future acquisition from the property
to the west. This five acre parcel is currently owned by Mr. Marotzke. The acquisition,
by dedication or by purchase of the Marotzke parcel (5 acres) and a dedication of up to
2.5 acres from Pine Tree would provide a suitable park. The staff drawing currently
shows a dedication of something less than the 2.5 acres and assumes acquisition of the
entire five acre Marotzke parcel.
The issue of a school/park really makes this issue more difficult for the Advisory
Commission. If it is the City's intent to develop a school/park, it would behoove the City
to wait until the school district has made a decision that they will indeed develop an
elementary school at this location. That being the case, taking the dedication from
Shamrock Development may be premature.
It is possible that a dedication by outlot could be taken as a "tentative dedication" for a
park. That dedication could then revert back to the developer to be platted into lots if the
school district and City later determines that a school/park concept should be pursued.
The outlot could then be returned to the developer--in exchange for a cash dedication--to
be used for funding of the parks development. Another alternative is for the City to
accept a land dedication from the developer with the school district to acquire additional
property adjacent to the dedication for school development.
In any case, the Advisory Commission should give thoughtful consideration to the
alternatives involved and provide direction to the developer and staff as to how they feel
this park project should proceed; either as a separate park or in combination with an
elementary school. 0.
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FOR COMMISSION ACTION
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development of The Pines.
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: AWARD OF GRANT TO FINANCE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT FOR SCHWANZ LAKE; SUMMARY OF PROJECT COMPONENTS
AND SCHEDULE.
DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 1994
Background
As Commission members will recall, the City completed a
diagnostic/ feasibility study and implementation plan for Schwanz
Lake in July, 1992. The purpose of that project was to identify
the causes of poor water quality in Schwanz Lake and develop a
specific course of action to reverse the degradation. The plan was
reviewed and recommended for approval by the Commission at its
October 1992 meeting, and subsequently approved by the City
Council.
Since the completion of the report, staff have pursued grant
funding through a number of programs to assist the City in
implementing the resulting strategy. In December, 1993, staff were
notified that the City would be awarded a grant of nearly $94,000
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency to finance up to 50% of the cost of
implementing lake and watershed improvements for Schwanz Lake.
Grant funds covering the first year's project elements are expected
to be available this coming May.
Project Work Plan and Timeline
Attached is a summary work plan for the project that identifies
specific tasks to be accomplished and the timeline for each. From
May 1994 through April 1995 (project year 1), the following
elements would be carried out under the work plan:
1. Initiation of more intensive public education activities.
2. Initiation of more intensive street sweeping in direct
drainage of Schwanz Lake.
3. Deepening and construction of a dike in the south bay of
the lake to reduce the pollutant load reaching the main
body of the lake from a 12 acre direct drainage.
4. Extension of the inlet to Hay Lake, which discharges good
quality water into the south bay of Schwanz Lake near its
outlet, past the outlet into the main body of the lake to
promote dilution.
Staff would be happy to answer any questions from Commission
members on these specific elements or on the project in general.
Commission Action Requested
Since the elements associated with this project have already been
reviewed and approved in concept by the Commission, this agenda
item is informative only. Staff intend to present specific
structural elements (especially those affecting park operations) to
the Commission for review during the design process for each
element.
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
SCHWANZ LAKE WATER QUALITY DIPROVEMENT PROJECT
WORK PLAN SUMMARY
(Prepared January, 1994)
I. PROJECT TASKS
The Phase II project is divided into seven tasks. These are:
• Public Information/Education Program
• Street Sweeping
• South Basin Improvement
• Extension of Hay Lake Inlet
• Hypolimnetic Withdrawal
• Park Beach Basin
• Continued Monitoring
Task 1: Public Information/Education Program
Description: Public information and education will be an important
element of this project. The major emphasis of this element is
educating the public concerning different fertilizer management
techniques, yard waste management techniques, and the fact that
there is a direct connection between the storm sewer system and the
lake. A follow-up questionnaire will be distributed to watershed
residents at the end of the project to determine the effect of the
education program on lawn care practices by residents.
Timeline: Early spring through late summer of project years 1
through 3 (May 1994 - April 1997)
Task 2: Street Cleaning
Description: The City of Eagan owns and operates street sweepers,
which are not currently operated in the Schwanz Lake watershed in
an intensive fashion. This element prioritized the direct drainage
area in Schwanz Lake for more intensive street sweeping activities.
Timeline: March through October, 1994 - 1997.
Task 3: South Basin Improvement
Description: The southeastern corner of the lake forms a narrow
bay. This project element converts the bay into a designated area
for sedimentation. To segregate this bay, a submerged riprap berm
will be constructed across the northern end of the bay. This
element will be constructed in conjunction with the extension of
the Hay Lake inlet. Once the Hay Lake inlet is extended, the South
Basin will receive runoff only from a 12.5-ac residential watershed
immediately east of the bay.
Timeline: To be completed by April, 1995.
Task 4: Extension of Hay Lake Inlet
Description: The storm sewer inlet from Hay Lake currently
discharges into the area where the South basin will be constructed.
This element extends the Hay Lake outfall beyond the South Basin.
There are two primary reasons for this extension. First, Hay Lake
water quality is good relative to the other storm sewer inflows; by
extending the Hay Lake outlet, lake water quality may be enhanced
by dilution. The second reason is to maintain the efficiency of
the South Basin by redirecting good quality flow around the basin.
A future concern of this element arises because the PONDNET model
predicts an increase in the hydraulic and phosphorus loadings from
the Hay Lake outfall as that drainage becomes urbanized. The
increased hydraulic loading is predicted to significantly decrease
the hydraulic residence time of the lake and mitigate much of the
increase in phosphorus loads. However, increased phosphorus loads
associated with greater runoff volumes may still create problems.
Therefore, the extension will be designed to have an optional
discharge point within the South Basin should future conditions
warrant discharges into the South Basin for "treatment" instead of
directly into the main body of the lake.
Timeline: To be completed by April, 1995.
Task 5: Park Beach Basin Construction
Description: This project element will be an optional element
depending on the effectiveness of the LP32.1 Basin improvements.
Depending on the performance of LP32.1, this additional project
element may be necessary to reach of the in-lake phosphorus goal of
55 µg/1.
Timeline: To be completed by April, 1996.
Task 6: Hypolimnetic Withdrawal
Description: One of the concerns for the Schwanz Lake is the
potential for internal loading. During the monitored year, the
lake remained stratified. Thus, while there was a significant
amount of anaerobic phosphorus release from the sediments, the
release did not appear to impact the surficial waters. Due to the
shallow nature of the lake, however, permanent stratification does
not occur every year. Hypolimnetic withdrawal is one means of
reducing the pool of dissolved phosphorus caused by anaerobic
sediment release. Since discharge from Schwanz Lake is controlled
by a pump station, the technical feasibility of this option is
good.
Hypolimnetic withdrawal for the Schwanz Lake project is considered
an optional/ alternative element. Utilization of this element will
be based on additional monitoring and analysis of internal loading,
and on the success of hypolimnetic withdrawal at Crystal Lake.
Timeline: To be completed by April, 1997.
Task 7: Post-Implementation Monitoring
Description: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Schwanz Lake
Improvement Project, a monitoring program will be conducted.
Monitoring to determine the effectiveness of Pond LP-32.1 after
improvement will be conducted toward the end of Year 1 (possibly
extending into Year 2) of the project.
Lake and runoff sampling focusing on Schwanz Lake will be conducted
during the last summer of the project. The monitoring will be
conducted for additional information regarding stratification and
internal loading and to determine project benefits.
Timeline: Conducted during spring and summer, 1995 and 1997.
II. BUDGET
A. Project Costs
The budget for the Schwanz Lake Improvement Project was established
based on the estimated project costs and project schedule. The
project budget has been divided into the six program elements,
which include the major project tasks.
1. Engineering
2. Construction
3. Public Education Program
4. Administrative/Legal
5. Post-Implementation Monitoring
6. Reports
The budget for each of these elements is presented in Table 1.
Additionally, Table 2 shows the budget for each project element.
The engineering element includes costs for the preparation of
formal plans and specifications for:
1. Extension of the Hay Lake inlet
2. Park Beach Basin
The construction budget element is for costs directly associated
with the construction and installation of materials and equipment
for:
1. Street sweeping
2. South Basin
3. Extension of Hay Lake inlet
4. Park Beach Basin
5. Hypolimnetic Withdrawal
TABLE 1
SCHWANZ LAKE BUDGET
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total
Engineering $ 3,820 $ 3,160 -0- $ 6,980
Construction 44,200 59,500 5,220 108,920
Public Information
/Education 15,330 5,360 5,630 26,320
Administration/
Legal 6,230 6,600 2,780 15,610
Monitoring 1,238 -0- 3,740 4,978
Reports 2,460 2,580 20,100 25,140
TOTALS $73,278 $77,200 $37,470 $187,948
GRANT AMOUNT @ 50% Is 93,974
TABLE 2
SCHWANZ LAKE BUDGET
BY PROJECT ELEMENT'
Public Education $ 26,320
Street Sweeping 14,266
South Basin (Construction only) 12,562
Hay Lake Inlet Extension
(Construction and Engineering) 31,042
Park Beach Basin
(Construction and Engineering) 26,368
Hypolimnetic Withdrawal
(Construction only) 31,662
Monitoring 4,978
General and Construction Administration 15,610
Reports 25.140
TOTAL $187,948
'Adjusted for the project duration using a five percent annual
inflation factor.
B. Matching Funds
Matching funding provided for this project will be as follows:
Source Activity Amount
City of Eagan Cash contribution for $37,523
preparation of construction
documents and construction, etc.
City of Eagan In-kind services for monitoring, $53,796
project management and
coordination and public education
Gun Club WMO Cash contribution for capital $ 2,000
improvements.
University of MN In-kind contribution for two yard $ 655
Extension Service care seminars
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RE: ALTERNATIVES FOR THE CONTROL OF FILAMENTOUS ALGAE IN
CARLSON LAKE
DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 1994
Introduction
Carlson Lake (City pond LP-42) is an 11-acre lake located in south
central Eagan just south of Diffley Road and east of Pilot Knob
Road (Figure 1). The lake has a maximum depth of 22 feet and an
average depth of 11.6 feet, making it one of the deeper lakes in
Eagan. Carlson Lake has been classified in the Eagan water quality
management plan as a class II indirect contact recreation water
body, which means water quality is intended to be good enough to
support fishing, canoeing and other non-contact recreation
activities.
Water quality monitoring in 1992 indicated that the lake had
average total phosphorus, chlorophyll a, and Secchi disk values of
62 ug/liter, 14.5 ug/liter and 7.5 feet during the summer season,
all of which meet or somewhat exceed the water quality goals set
for Class II water bodies. However, the lake has long been
affected by floating mats of filamentous algae that rise to the
surface during the early summer and make recreational use of the
lake, especially along the shoreline, difficult during much of the
summer. In addition, there is considerable evidence that internal
loading of phosphorus due to phosphorus release from enriched
bottom sediments is occurring and may be contributing to planktonic
algae blooms later in the summer.
Numerous other lakes and ponds in Eagan are also affected by
filamentous algae growth. The growths are notoriously difficult to
control. While chemical and mechanical controls are both
possibilities to deal with the symptoms of the problem, staff have
pursued investigations designed to determine strategies to control
the problem at it's source.
Investigations
Last summer, water resources program staff contracted with Blue
Water Science of St. Paul to work with staff to determine the
mechanism underlying the proliferation of filamentous algae in the
Carlson Lake system and to develop a cost-effective strategy to
control it. On August 5, 1993, staff and the consultant visited
the lake for sampling purposes. Based on visual observation,
information from the literature, and laboratory work to
characterize sediment, water and algal samples collected during the
field investigation, it appears that the dominant forms of both the
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filamentous and planktonic algae species that most affect water
clarity in the lake start as a mat near the sediment/water
interface at depths in the lake between 4 and 8 feet. It appears
as if these species lie relatively dormant along this interface
until water temperatures, light, and other environmental conditions
are suitable. Once conditions are acceptable, the algal colonies,
fed by high level of phosphorus at the sediment/water interface,
proliferate and float either to the surface (filamentous forms) or
off the bottom and higher into the water column (planktonic forms)
where they remain dominant for most of the recreational season.
Control options
Several options for control of the filamentous algae were
investigated. A brief summary of those evaluations follow.
1. Herbicides. While herbicides such as copper sulfate can be
used to control filamentous algae, the concentrations required
to do so are high, resulting in potential toxicity problems
for other organisms in the aquatic system. In addition,
herbicide use is strictly a short term control strategy,
meaning it would need to be repeated at least yearly and
possibly several times per year to be effective. Finally,
decomposition of plant material killed by the herbicide
application will result in an oxygen demand on the system as
well as a shock load of nutrients to the system, possibly
stimulating the growth of other equally undesirable aquatic
plant growths.
2. Mechanical harvesting. Staff from the water resources program
and the Utility Division of the Public Works Department have
developed a method of mechanically skimming floating
vegetation from the surface of ponds and small lakes where
access is available. The method is rather labor intensive,
requiring about 16 man-hours of effort per acre of water
cleared. In addition, it does not deal with the factors
which create the nuisance and is relatively short-term,
requiring 1-2 treatments per year for each pond. Finally, it
is not suitable for planktonic algae control. One advantage
is that it does result in the removal of harvested plant
material from the system.
3. Aeration. Aeration is a technique that sometimes appears to
control nuisance algae growth, although control of filamentous
algae using this technique is not well documented. The goal of
aeration is to maintain the sediment/water interface in an
oxygenated condition so that chemical conditions are such that
phosphorus continues to be tightly bound to iron and other
compounds. As long as the oxygenated conditions persist,
phosphorus will be held in a form that is not available to
stimulate the growth of nuisance algal forms. The initial
capital costs and on-going operation/maintenance costs of the
aeration system are high. For example, capital costs of the
neccessary aeration equipment would be at least $6,000, and
electrical costs are estimated at $2,600-$3,600 for a 6 month
(April-September) operating season. In addition, the
oxygenated conditions that control phosphorus availability in
a naturally enriched environment like Carlson Lake may persist
only as long as the aeration unit itself is in operation.
While aeration is a potential treatment method that should be
considered by the City, its high initial and
operation/maintenance costs as well as the potential
committment to this method for the long term suggest that
caution should be used before investing in this method of
control.
4. Alum treatment. Alum is a compound that chemically ties up
phosphorus regardless of the oxygen content of the surrounding
environment. It has been used often to reduce the internal
recycling of phosphorus to control planktonic algal
populations, but the use of alum to control filamentous algae
would be a relatively new application for which data on
effectiveness is not available. Staff's working hypothesis is
that if the alum is applied at the right time (in this case,
immediately after ice-out in early April), it could deny the
benthic mats of both planktonic and filamentous algae of the
high levels of phosphorus they need to become dominant. In
addition, it appears that one treatment could be adequate to
significantly decrease phosphorus availability for several
years. The cost of alum control is approximately $300/acre
(total cost for Carlson Lake of about $3,300) and would
require review by, and a permit from, the Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources.
The City's consultant, who has had considerable experience with all
of the above methods of control, feels that an alum treatment may
have the greatest potential for controlling nuisance algae blooms
in a cost-effective manner.
Request for Commission Action
Staff is interested in discussing these control options with the
Commission and would appreciate any guidance the Commission could
provide on this issue. Any treatment option selected would involve
collaboration with, at a minimum, the lakeshore owners surrounding
Carlson Lake and would not decrease the intensity of activities in
the watershed designed to reduce external loadings of phosphorus.
Rich Brasch
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JANUARY 1994
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
1. Eagan Seniors enthusiastically welcomed the Valley Troubadours, the Burnsville Senior Center
"kitchen band", at a performance at Oak Woods on January 22. About 50 seniors "sang along",
applauded and were rewarded with an encore number, then visited over coffee.
2. Parks and Recreation is co-sponsoring the Teddy Bear Band appearance on February 6 with the
Eagan Area Community Education 196 Advisory Council. Seven council volunteers will assist staff
at the event. McDonalds of Eagan is providing orange drink. The Department will serve popcorn.
Donations to the food shelf will be accepted.
3. Tennis Director, Patty Mraz, has resigned here position to spend more time with her family and
to further pursue her work will college age tennis players. She will, however, direct the Junior
Tennis Satellite tournament already scheduled in Eagan as her experience and expertise are
needed for those events. Patty has provided the primary impetus for the growth in Eagan's tennis
program over the past five years. This is a significant loss to the City and to the program.
4. A portion of Department staff attended the February 10-11, 1994 MRPA State Conference.
Several staff selected the option of attending the national conference in Minneapolis in October.
5. On February 3, South of the River Recreation staff met with Department Directors. These
periodic joint meetings serve to reaffirm the cooperative program efforts, to provide opportunity
to discuss new challenges and to generate new understandings where appropriate.
6. Staff attended a Governor's council on Physical Fitness and Sports Workshop. The "Creating
Unique Lifestyle Fitness Partnerships" workshop was geared toward fitness opportunities for the
over 50% of Minnesotans who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
7. Staff will meet with School District 196 personnel this week to review Spring/Summer facility
maintenance/repair projects, anticipated usage demands and other potential cooperative efforts.
8. Routine ice rink maintenance has been the order of the day for the Park Maintenance Division,
as cleaning and flooding of the 32 rinks occupy most of the maintenance staffs time.
9. On Saturday, January 29, Park Maintenance Worker Don Buecksler assisted with the annual Mite
Hockey Jamboree at Rahn Park.
10. Park Operations Supervisor Richard Pelletier began his term this past month as President of the
Minnesota Parks Supervisor Association.
11. Park Maintenance staff have been assisting the Street Maintenance Division with street plowing
in a cooperative effort among all departments to improve customer service.
12. While the cold snaps have been longer than usual, we still have been thinking spring, and have
began taking delivery of our annual fertilizer orders. Storage space has had to be cleared for
approximately 80 pallets of fertilizer needed for 1994.
13. As a result of an article in the Eagan Sun Current, concerning use of volunteers by the Parks and
Recreation Department, a number of individuals and organizations have stepped forward to offer
their assistance in beautifying City parks. Most of these projects will involve the landscaping of
parks with flowers and shrubbery beginning this spring.
14. The Forestry Division has applied for and has been granted an America's Treeways Program
grant. The grant program is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Transportation in
association with National Tree Trust Bank Partners (major U.S. wood industries) and the
American public in an effort to promote tree planting on lands adjacent to our nation's highways.
The grant requires that tree planting labor be provided by volunteer organizations. The City of
Eagan Parks Department will be working with adult Sentence-to Service crews and youth Twin
City Tree Trust crews to plant 900 seedlings (spruce, bur oak and birch) on the cast boundary of
Blackhawk Park adjacent to Interstate 35 E.
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January 1994 Happenings
Page -2-
15. The Parks Department/Forestry Division is currently working with Twin City Tree Trust youth
crews to construct 30 wood duck houses and 30 blue bird houses. Completed houses will be
installed this March and April in various City parks to provide wildlife habitat.
16. Preparation are already underway for our 1994 Arbor Day festivities. This year's Arbor Day tree
planting celebration will take place on April 30th at South Oaks Park. An innovative plan to
recreate a complete native oak woodland resource is being considered. A public tree sale of 1,000
bare root trees will take place on May 6 and 7 at the Central Maintenance Facility.
17. Field inventory of new park trees planted during 1993 is nearing completion. Approximately 600
trees were planted into various City parks. Following field tagging of these new trees, information
will be entered in to the TRIMS computer inventory program.
18. Following six months of Tree Preservation Guideline enforcement, minor revisions are being
considered in attempts to provide for easier understanding of this policy by developers and
builders, as well as more efficient follow-up by City staff.
• February 14, 1994 Commission Meeting
« February 15, 1994 Council Meeting
Cm-nmion1XVPEN-1AN
2 Metropolitan Council
Council calls for increased parks funding
Funds to acquire land and develop the to 1987 to about $3 million since 1988 (Ramsey County); a new picnic pavilion at
Twin Cities area's regional parks have (see chart). Como Park repairs to Coon Rapids Dam;
been drying up in recent years. Yet demand continues to rise. Visits replacing a beach house at Bush lake; replacing
To respond to growing needs, the have tripled in the last 13 years, according wom*ut facilities in Minnehaha Park and Lake
Metropolitan Council proposes to to estimates (see chart). The parks had Harriet; and buying land from owners within
reinvigorate the area's park system by 16.4 million visitors in 1992, twice the several parks.
Investing about $29 million during the visits to Minnesota state parks that year in February the Council wig present the
1994-95 biennium. The funds are drawn (see chart). This rapid increase reflects the legislature with a biennium request of $14.8
from two sources: state appropriations and importance of parks in an urban setting, million in state bond authority to continue
regional bonds. and the overall quality of life. acquisition and development. (The request
State funds, the primary source of New funds are proposed for develop. recognizes that park users also come
capital funding, have fallen sharply since ing two new facilities-lake Minnetonka from outside the metro area.) The Council will
1988. State bonds and grants fell from an Regional Park (Hennepin County) and supplement that by issuing a total of
average of $10 million annually from 1977 Burlington Northern Regional Trail $13.4 million in regional bonds for 1994.95.
To address wear and tear on older parks,, 55
percent of the funds will go for redevelopment.
Annual visits (in millions) ® Estimated About 29 percent will go to develop acquired
18 sites and 16 percent is for new acquisitions.
The Council can issue the bonds because it
• i will reduce its park bonding debt from $40
16 Regional park use is up million (the maximum allowed by state law) to
$15 million by paying off $25 million in March.
14 To make full use of its parks bonding
j / capacity, the Council plans to issue about $6.7
12 million In regional bonds each year. These
/ ' • short-tern, five-year bonds will provide a steady
source of funding for future improvements.
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10 ! ! The Council estimates that an Investment of
about $29 million in regional parks in 1994.95
would produce an economic impact of $56
j / million and would create 734 jobs.
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6 ' The Council will hold a public hearing
1980 81 82 83 84 8S 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 Feb.10 on improvements proposed for regional
parks. (See 'Future parks projects," page 3).
Jim Martin
Twin Citians drive more than half way to the sun each day.
If we put all our car trips end to end, our combined daily commute is a whopping 55 n
1970.-
23 million miles a day Each car below accounts for part of the 32 million-mile growth, as foilc
Longer trips due to urban growth. More trips per traveler. More travekm
Adds 10 million miles. Adds 9 million miles. Adds 8 million miles.
Fach For every 100 new jobs,, d)we are 88 nwne can going b work
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Advocating regional economic, societal and environmental issues and solutions 3
Capital funding is down Future parks projec}Lz
Projects proposed for regional pat...
Millions of Dollars and trails from 1994 through 2000 will be
40 the subject of a public hearing Feb. 10,
State Funding EERequested held by the Metropolitan Council's
Committee of the Whole. The hearing on
30 the parks capital improvement program
(CIP) will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
20 To obtain a copy of the CIP, call
Council's Data Center at 291-8140, or
291-0904 (TDD). To speak, please register
by calling 291-6312. Send written
10
comments to Ame Stefferud, Metropolitan
Council, 230 E Fifth St, St. Paul, MN
S5101. Hearing record doses Feb. 25,
4:30 p.m. For more information,
197576 7778 79$0 8182 8384 8586 87-88 89 90 91 92 93 94+95 call Ame at 291-6360.
Millions of Dollars
40 Regional park visitors
Regional Funding Planned double state park users
30
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State parks Regional parks
FYI-new publications,
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write the Metropolitan Council Data Center, 230 E Rfth St, St. Paul, MN 55101. These publications
are also availabk at major public libraries in the metropolitan area. Note: Customers must now add
ion miles a day. sates tax to the price of documents St. Paul residents and organizations add 7%; all others, 6.5%
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no charge, fsdnr Newcome,11. E Craig Monk 12; Diane 2.
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: POSSIBLE BYPASS OF FISH LAKE OUTFLOWS AROUND POND JP-5 TO
IMPROVE BLACKHAWK LAKE WATER QUALITY.
DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 1994
summary of issue
The major issue before the Commission is whether to recommend
construction by the City of a bypass around Pond JP-5 to carry good
quality Fish Lake outflows directly to Blackhawk Lake. The
preliminary cost of the bypass is estimated at $22,000 and the
estimated benefits are a reduction in loading of total phosphorus
to Blackhawk Lake of 13%. Further benefits are substantial if the
pond is deepened significantly in addition to the bypass. Based on
staff's experience with past projects, these projects have a very
high degree of cost-effectiveness. The bypass would have to be
constructed within the Kingswood 3rd Addition which was approved
for preliminary plat by the City Council on September 7, 1993. The
bypass is not currently a condition of the preliminary plat, though
some limited pond excavation is required.
Background
Pond JP-5 is a shallow wetland with a mean depth of approximately
two feet and a surface area of three acres. It is classified as a
nutrient basin in the City's Water Quality Management Plan. The
pond is located between Fish and Blackhawk Lakes in the storm sewer
system (Exhibit 1). It currently receives storm sewer discharges
and overland runoff from about 177 acres of surrounding land,
including approximately 97 acres of Mn DOT right-of-way associated
with Interstate 35E. In addition, the pond receives all of the
outflow from Fish Lake through a storm sewer that enters the north
end of the pond within the Kingswood 3rd Addition. Inflows from
Fish Lake average 75-85 ug/liter total phosphorus, while the total
phosphorus content of the other inflows is estimated at 300-650
ug/liter. Under current conditions, the relatively clean discharge
from Fish Lake mixes with the other runoff entering Pond JP-5
before it all discharges through a pipe under Interstate 35E to
Blackhawk Lake, one of six Class I water bodies in the City.
The Kingswood 3rd Addition was reviewed for appropriate water
quality mitigation measures in July, 1993. As a result of that
analysis, two water quality-related conditions were attached to the
preliminary plat. One required the developer to increase by 1.2
acre-feet through excavation the wet pond volume of Pond JP-5. The
other requires the developer to install a skimmer on the outlet of
the pond. Both conditions were intended to simply prevent any
further degradation in the water quality of Blackhawk Lake
associated with the development of Kingswood 3rd Addition, as per
city policy established in the Eagan Water Quality Management Plan.
In November 1993, during subsequent discussions regarding possible
water quality-related capital improvements in the City, the
potential benefit of bypassing relatively good quality outflows
around Pond JP-5 to an inlet pipe to Blackhawk Lake was mentioned.
Based on a preliminary investigation of the benefits and physical
feasibility, staff approached the developer to request permission
to enter the Kingswood 3rd Addition property to gather site-
specific information needed to further analyze the bypass option
(Exhibit 2). After an initial refusal by the landowner to
cooperate, a subsequent letter was received from the owner's
attorney providing the requested permission (Exhibit 3).
During January, staff and the city engineering consultant developed
a variety of rough layouts and benefit analyses. The results of
those investigations are outlined below.
Summary of Technical Options
Following are a description of four options, along with estimated
benefits to Blackhawk Lake, estimated costs to the City, and a
summary of other considerations. A summary of the cost-
effectiveness of each of the four options discussed below is
presented in Exhibit 4.
Option 1: Do not construct the bypass and continue to require the
Kingswood 3rd Addition developer to increase through
excavation the volume of Pond JP-5 by 1.2 acre-feet.
Benefits to Blackhawk Lake: Modeling indicates that
these actions would prevent any further increase in the
mean annual total phosphorus concentration in the lake
with the development of the Kingswood 3rd Addition. No
improvement in current water quality conditions for
Blackhawk Lake would occur, however.
Cost to City: There would be no cost to the City. The
developer's cost to excavate the pond is estimated at
$7,300 to $13,500 for the pond excavation.
Other considerations: The City could lose perhaps the
most cost-effective opportunity available to further
improve the water quality of Blackhawk Lake. Construction
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of the bypass would be very difficult once the area
around the pond is developed for single family
residential uses.
Option 2: Construct the bypass only, with no excavation of the
pond.
Benefits to Blackhawk Lake: Modeling indicates that a
bypass of all Fish Lake outflows around Pond JP-5 to
Blackhawk Lake could reduce phosphorus loadings to the
lake by 13% and could decrease mean annual total
phosphorus concentrations in the lake by almost 11%.
Costs to City: A very rough estimate of the cost of the
bypass is $22,000 if the work is done this winter.
Depending on the outcome of negotiations with the
developer, the City portion of the cost could be the full
amount or a portion thereof. This amount does not
include replacement costs for loss of significant trees
associated with construction of the bypass, as described
below.
Other considerations: If the route of the bypass is
adjacent to the west shore of the pond (Exhibit 5), a
loss of mature oaks along the pond edge would occur. It
is estimated that an area extending up to 25 feet back
from the edge of the pond would be affected by
installation of the bypass. A tree inventory for the
site indicates that 13 bur and white oaks with diameters
between 16 and 22.5 inches lie within this area. Under
a worst case scenario, a significant percentage of these
trees could be lost as a result of the construction
activity.
If the bypass pipe was constructed though the pond, tree
loss could be eliminated. However, the Superintendent of
Utilities has expressed strong reservations about
potential maintenance problems associated with a storm
sewer pipe buried in the pond bottom. His concerns are
based on the limitations of equipment for clearing
blockages in storm pipes and the difficulty of access to
the site.
Finally, the developer has expressed strong reservations
about the diversion of the relatively clean Fish Lake
discharges that serve a dilution function for the pond,
and in particular about the further degradation of water
quality in Pond JP-5 that would occur as a result of the
bypass. Modeling indicates the mean phosphorus
concentration in Pond JP-5 would rise by 130% over the
pre-bypass condition (Exhibit 4).
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Option 3: Construct the bypass and require the developer to
mitigate the impacts of the Kingswood 3rd Addition by
excavating Pond JP-5.
Benefits to Blackhawk Lake: Under this scenario, modeling
indicates that a bypass of all Fish Lake outflows around
Pond JP-5 and directly to Blackhawk Lake would result in
the same magnitude reduction in phosphorus loading to
Blackhawk Lake as under Option 2 (i.e. a 13% reduction in
loading and an ilk reduction in in-lake concentration of
phosphorus). The pond excavation obligation associated
with Kingswood 3rd Addition could be reduced to .9 acre-
feet and still meet the standard mitigation requirements
applied by the City to new developments.
Cost to City: Assuming the bypass is
constructed at City expense, costs would be
the same as for the above option.
Other considerations: Considerations for this option are
the same as for Option 2. Another consideration,
however, is that the developer's cost to comply with the
City's water quality mitigation policy would be reduced
by about 25% to between $5,500 and $10,200 because of a
reduction in the developer's excavation obligation from
1.2 acre-feet to .9 acre-feet.
Option 4:Construct the bypass and increase the total amount of
excavated material removed from Pond JP-5 to 2.9 acre-
feet.
Benefits to Blackhawk Lake: This option provides the
largest benefit to Blackhawk Lake. Modeling indicates
that phosphorus loadings to Blackhawk Lake would decrease
by 28% and average annual total phosphorus concentrations
in the lake would be reduced by almost 17%.
Cost to City: The total cost to the city of constructing
the bypass and financing the additional excavation above
that required of the developer is estimated at $39,000.
Other Considerations: All considerations identified
under Options 2 and 3 apply for this option. In
addition, the additional excavation would improve
somewhat the quality of the water standing in Pond JP-5
after the diversion, though not to the level of the pre-
bypass condition. Exhibit 4 shows the mean phosphorus
condition in Pond JP-5 would be about 65% higher than
under the pre-bypass condition.
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Commission Action Requested
• Staff is seeking guidance from the Commission regarding whether and
under what conditions the City should be willing to pursue the
bypass described above. It may be appropriate for the Commission
to adopt a motion recommending to the City Council how to proceed
on this issue.
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city of eogon
THOMAS EGAN
Mayor
December 13, 1993
PATRICIA AWADA
SHAWN HUNTER
SANDRA A. MASIN
MR. JAMES HOERNE THEODORE WACHTER
1401 KINGS WOOD ROAD Council Members
EAGAN, MN 55122 THOMAS HEDGES
City Administrator
Dear Mr. Hoerne:
E. J. VAN OVERBFKF
I'm writing you regarding a possible option that could dac=`ease
your costs in meeting water quality mitigation requirements for the
Kingswood 3rd Addition.
Since City staff last reviewed your project as part of the
preliminary plat process, another option has arisen to deal with
water quality concerns. That option involves interception of
outflow from Fish Lake and diversion of the outflow directly to the
outlet of Pond JP-5. This option would result in better treatment
of runoff directed to Pond JP-5, including the runoff that will be
generated by the Kingswood 3rd Addition. Consequently, the amount
of additional pond excavation now required as part of the
conditions of plat approval for Kingswood 3rd Addition could be
` reduced.
In order to better evaluate this option, I'm requesting permission
to enter the Kingswood 3rd Addition land and evaluate the possible
pipe alignments so that we can estimate costs and benefits. Once
the feasibility of the option is established, we will be able to
discuss it with you in greater detail. At this time, it does not
appear that pursing this option would slow your efforts to develop
the site.
If you could send me a written response to this request for access
and this preliminary proposal by December 23, 1993, I would
appreciate it. If I don't hear from you by then, I'll try to
contact you by phone shortly after Christmas.
Thank you 'for your consideration. Please contact me at 681-4300 if
you have any questions or would like to meet to discuss the issue.
7 Sine rely, /7:,
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
cc. Ken Vraa
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MUNICIPAL CENTER THE LONE OAK TREE MAINTENANCE FACILITY
3830 PILOT N ROAD THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT
EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122.1897 EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122
PHONE: (612) 681.4600 PHONE: (612) 681.4300
FAX: (612) 681-4612 Equal Opportunity/Afflrmative Action Employer FAX: (612) 681-4360
TDD: (612) 454-8535 TDD: (612) 454.8535
Exhibit 3
4TTORNEI SAT LAW ARTHUR GILLEN
KUNTZ
.MILLER
LEVANDER, GILLEN & MILLER, P.A. ROGERC
TI110TH1'J. hUNTZ
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DANIEL J. BEESON
ROLLIN H. CRAWFORD
633 SOUTH CONCORD STREET SUITE 402 P.O. BOX 298 KELLY J. NEILAN KRUELL
SOUTH ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA 55073 KENNETH J. ROHLF
612-451-1831 FAX 612-450-7384 ELIZABETH J. WOLF
JOSEPH P. LALLY
HAROLD WANDER
December 20, 1993 1910.1992
Mr. Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122-1897
RE: Kingswood 3rd Addition/Pond JP-5
Dear Mr. Brasch:
This letter will confirm our telephone conversation of last week wherein we discussed the
possibility of continuing to investigate options with regard to the storm water runoff matters in
Kingswood 3rd Addition. As I indicated to you I would send you this letter authorizing you to
enter onto the property and do whatever investigation is necessary for you to further develop
your alternative approaches and the costs thereof.
As I also expressed to you, Horne Development Corporation is concerned that whatever is done
may cause a deterioration in the quality, amount and level of water in JP-5. On the other hand,
Home Development Corporation is prepared as always to review options which may be to the
long term benefit of the City and the development which surrounds this pond.
After you have had a chance to prepare further information regarding this matter, please give
me a call in order that we might engage in further discussions. I would anticipate that both Mr.
Home and his engineer, Bob Wiegert, would be involved in those discussions as well.
Very ly y
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Rollin H. Crawford
RHC:ln
c.c. Jim Home
Bob Wiegert
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Relative Comparison of Options-Pond JP-5 Bypass
Option # Description Reduction in Estimate of Cost per P Concentration
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1 No bypass, None from None N/A 150 ppb
1.2 ac.-ft. baseline condition
excavation
2 Bypass only 162 lbs. P/yr. $22,000 $7 345 ppb
(13%)
3 Bypass and 162 lbs. P/yr. $22,000 $7 320 ppb
.9 ac. -ft. (13%)
excavation
4 Bypass and 342 lbs. P/yr. $39,000 $6 250 ppb
2.9 ac. -ft. (28%)
total excavation
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Pond LP-32.1 Modifications $90-$100flb.
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city of eagan MEMO
DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY FESTIVAL SURVEY - PRELIMINARY AND PARTIAL
RESULTS
BACKGROUND
The Commission may recall that in the Fall of 1993 discussions concerning community
festivals were held. The focus of the Commission's discussion centered on the
advisability of creating a Community Festival in Eagan. Recognition was given to the
current July 4 Celebration, organized by the Lions Club. The City Council, Commission
and staff wished to learn whether residents are supportive of the concept of a new
Community Festival.
A survey questionnaire was developed through input from the Commission and staff. A
copy is attached to this memorandum.
A random sample was selected. The survey was mailed to that group on December 30,
1993. Responses were requested to be returned by January 14, 1994.
Survey questionnaires were also placed in the shelter buildings the weekend of January
7 & 8, 1994. Winter Recreation Leaders were instructed to approach adults to respond
to the survey and to spread the effort throughout the day.
At this time, data from the random sample is available for review. Data entry is not yet
completed on the shelter building sample. This brief report preliminarily reviews the
random sample only.
RANDOM SAMPLE
The 1993 Eagan telephone directory was used to select the sample. The survey
questionnaire was sent to 251 households. Eighty six (86) questionnaires were returned.
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This represents 34% of the sample. Of those, 77 questionnaires were actually completed.
The post office returned 32 surveys, 13% of the sample, noting the person had moved
leaving no forwarding address. No response was received from 53% of the sample.
RANDOM SAMPLE SURVEY RESULTS
The data is presented in two forms. First, the highlights of the results of the random
sample as a whole are discussed. Second, the responses from representative sub-
groups within the sample are reviewed.
The typical kinds of community festivals respondents have attended are: July 4, 90%;
Arts & Crafts Shows, 64%; and winter carnivals, 45%. Among the other choices, only
Heritage Days achieved noticeable mention and that by only 23% of the respondents.
Community festival activities that are of interest include: fireworks, 79%; parades, food
booths and arts & crafts shows, 64%; and entertainment, 61% rated highest. Carnivals
interest, 39% of the respondents; athletic contests, 27%; and fun runs, 19%.
A festival is most appealing when the activities are within walking distance, 60°x6; 51% of
the sample also said one site was best.
The preferred length of a carnival as reported by the respondents is two days, 47%; 43%
are of the opinion that one day is sufficient. Respondents were about equal concerning
a festival of 3-5 hours, 16%; and three days, 17%.
Summer is by far the preferred season for a festival, 73%. Winter is attractive to only 8%
of the respondents. Spring and fall appeal to a quarter of the sample.
The respondents are of the opinion that a community festival would provide the
opportunity to have fun, 88%; sample food, 77%; and attend performances, 69%. Five
(5) respondents identified with an opportunity to organize an activity and nine (9) selected
the opportunity to serve on a planning committee.
The random sample respondents suggested that Eagan's identity is families, 64%; and
growth, 58%. A quarter of the sample also named youth and the Lone Oak Tree.
Establishment of the town of Eagan was selected by 53% of the respondents as a
historical event that could be celebrated in a festival. Black Dog Village, noted by 25%
of the respondents, was the next most frequently selected. Five (5) people noted that
they were unfamiliar with the events named in the questionnaire.
Who should be involved in planning a community festival? The most frequently mentioned
groups are: Chamber of Commerce, 75%; Parks and Recreation, 74%; and the business
community, 58%. Of the service groups mentioned, 49% thought the Jaycees should be
involved. Thirty-nine percent (39%) thought senior citizens should be among the
planners. Schools and churches are suggested by 35% of the sample.
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Should a new community festival be announced; 16 respondents, 21 % of the sample, said
they would serve on the planning committee, 1% would organize a club they belong to
in planning an activity, 14% (11 people) would work in a booth. Seventy-nine percent
(79%) would bring their families to events, and 32% would take part in activities on their
own. Five percent (5%) probably would not attend.
The median rating for the importance of developing a new community festival is 6. The
scale is from 1 to 10, 10 being highest.
Sixteen people responded to the opportunity to comment. The general tenor is that a
festival would help to create a community identity. A need for stronger attention to the
arts is mentioned. Two of the comments suggested expanding the July 4 Celebration.
Mention is made by one individual to not use taxpayer's money.
ANALYSIS
Staffs' "nut shell" analysis of the random sample survey results is that despite strong
support by some respondents, there is lack of support by others. The resultant median
importance of 6 is less than strong endorsement.
A description of what the survey respondents are saying is: I the Chamber of
Commerce, Parks and Recreation, the business community and some service
organizations plan a community festival to celebrate the establishment of the Town of
Eagan; for one or two days in the summer, individuals and families would come to a site
where all activity is within walking distance to watch a parade and fireworks, sample food
at various booths, browse through arts and crafts showings and attend entertainment
performances. Less than half, 39%, say a carnival is of interest. Potential workers and
organizers from the community are a small percentage of the respondents.
SUB GROUPS
Scientifically, groups smaller than 30 provide information that is less reliable than what is
received from larger groups. Staff has looked at four sub groups that range in size from
20 to 32 respondents to note whether opinions differ from those of the sample as a
whole.
Have lived in Eagan less than 5 years: 32 respondents.
The median importance placed on developing a new community festival is 7 for
this group. Newer residents in Eagan would come to a one day festival in the
summer. The Chamber of Commerce and Parks & Recreation should be primary
planners. The festival celebrating the establishment of the Town of Eagan should
be one to which they would bring their families to have fun, attend fireworks,
parades, arts and crafts booths, sample food and attend entertainment. Four (4)
would serve on a planning committee or work in their club's booth. Less than half
name a carnival as being of interest.
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Have lived in Eagan 6-10 years: 24 respondents.
The median importance placed on developing a new community festival is 5 for
this group. However, this sub-group of the sample contains the highest number
of persons who would serve on planning committees, organize their club or work
at an event; they represent half of the volunteers found in the total sample. This
group prefers a two-day festival; all other opinions concerning overall planning and
events of interest mirror the total sample.
Households of two adults. no children: 20 respondents.
The median importance this group places on the establishment of a new
community festival is 6. Some potential planners and workers are found in this
group. A two-day festival in the summer is a slight favorite. These adults would
look to the same groups for leadership (Chamber, Parks & Recreation and the
business community) as other groups have. Households of two adults would take
part themselves and bring families to enjoy fireworks, arts & crafts booths, sample
food, attend performances and to have fun.
Two adults, two children. 20 respondents.
The median importance for establishment of a new community festival is 6. The
group offers one individual interested in planning and one to work in a booth.
Parks & Recreation is the most frequently mentioned group for planning and
conducting a festival. The Chamber and the business community are mentioned
next. A one-day, summer festival with all activity in walking distance is preferred
by this group. They would bring their families to have fun celebrating the
establishment of the Town of Eagan in all of the activities mentioned by other sub-
groups. Again, carnivals are of interest to less than half of this segment of the
sample.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
The results of the random sample provide modest preliminary support for a new
community festival. No action is required of the Commission at this time. The soon-to-be
tabulated results of the warming shelter survey may convey additional information. And,
the survey distribution to service groups, though planned to occur in the near future, has
not yet been undertaken.
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