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03/14/1994 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission rx FYI.: . MEMO city of eagan DATE: MARCH 10, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: MARCH 14 ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING/WORKSHOP The month of March brings about one of the busiest agendas for the Commission in some months. Beginning at 6:00 p.m.-is a workshop for the Commission regarding water quality issues. Enclosed is a separate memorandum on the workshop agenda. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. will be the regular Commission meeting and after the Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance, staff would like to make an awards presentation to Judy Forde. Judy has been with the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department for a period of 10 years as a Tiny Tots instructor. She has done an excellent job for us during this time period and recognition of reaching this milestone seems appropriate. CONSENT AGENDA There are three items on the Consent Agenda and a cover memorandum on all three. A single motion to approve is in order unless a member of the Advisory Commission has a question pertaining to a particular item. That item can then be pulled from the Consent Agenda and dealt with under a separate motion. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS Five development proposals face the Advisory Commission this month. Each proposal involves a significant park issue for the Commission to review. Staff would urge a careful reading of the supporting memorandums for these development proposals, and, if possible, Commission Members may wish to visit the areas individually to become familiar with the topography, vegetation and character of the surrounding area. OLD BUSINESS Staff has completed the Festival Survey for your review. Again, a separate memorandum has been enclosed pertaining to the results of that survey, summation comparison between the, random survey conducted previously and the results from the warming shelters. NEW BUSINESS There are two items under New Business. The first is a grant application for trail construction. This is similar to the grant application that was submitted in 1993. It would be appropriate for the Commission to make a motion to submit this grant application. The second item under New Business is the proposed revisions to the trail agreement with Dakota County. A brief memorandum and a draft of the proposed revisions via Dakota County have been included for your review. Staff is soliciting your comments and concerns relative to this trail agreement and the impact it may have on the community. PARKS DEVELOPMENT Staff will update the Advisory Commission on the parks development issues including progress being made in Park Service Area 36E. WATER QUALITY There are two items under Water Quality. Carlson Lake improvements and Fish Lake Bypass will be discussed. Enclosed in the packet is a letter from the attorney for Jim Horn concerning his demands regarding this bypass issue. The Commission is advised to carefully review this letter since it is anticipated that Mr. Horn and his attorney will be in attendance to plead their case before the Commission. There are seven items under Other Business and Reports we would like to call your attention to. If members of the Advisory Commission have questions or concerns relative to any of the agenda items, please feel free to contact staff. If you are unable to be at the Commission meeting, please advise us as soon as possible. Respe9tfully submitted, Ken Vraa Director of Parks and Recreation KV:cm AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Monday, March 14, 1994 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center A. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance C. Presentation of 10 Year Award - Judy Forde D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 14, 1994 F. Visitors to be Heard G. Consent Agenda (1) Stonebridge 2nd Addition (2) Silverbell 2nd Addition (3) Arbor Day Resolution H. Development Proposals (1) Pines Edge Addition (2) Lone Oak Forest (3) Rooney (4) Cliff Lake Townhomes (5) St. Charles Woods 1. Old Business (1) Community Festival Survey Results - Warming Shelters J. New Business (1) ISTEA Grant Application (2) Trail Agreement - Dakota County K. Parks Development (1) Update (2) Park Service Area 36E L. Water Quality (1) Carlson Lake (2) Fish Lake By-pass M. Other Business and Reports (1) Department Happenings (2) Tree Preservation Changes (3) Mission Statement (4) EAA Sports Registration (5) Hockey Rink Request (6) Minnesota Audubon Council workshops (7) Dakota County Park and Recreation Advisory Committee M. Round Table N. Adjournment The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, nationalorigin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexualorientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least % hours in advance of the events. 9 a notice of less than % hours is received, the City will make every attempt to provide the aids. Subject to approval MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 14, 1994 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m.on February 14, 1994 with the following Commission Members present: Lee Markell, Stephen Thompson, Erin Ipsen-Borgersen, David Szott, Ted Billy, Jonathan Widem, Ken Tyler and George Kubik. Commission Members Dan Mooradian and Michael Vincent were not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Directorof Parks and Recreation; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; C.J. Lilly, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Rich Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator; Mike Ridley, Project Planner and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary. INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSION MEMBERS Director Vraa introduced and welcomed Ken Tyler, David Szott and Lee Markell, having been appointed to three year terms. Michael Vincent was appointed as the new one year alternate. COMMISSION ORGANIZATION After describing the responsibilities for each office and explaining the voting procedure which included initialing ballots, Director Vraa opened nominations for the Chairperson. Lee Markell nominated and Stephen Thompson seconded the nomination of George Kubik. George Kubik nominated and Ted Billy seconded the nomination for Lee Markell. Jonathan Widem nominated and Erin Ipsen-Borgersen seconded the nomination of Dan Mooradian. Ted Billy moved, George Kubik seconded the motion to close the nominations for Chairperson. Written ballots were submitted and counted naming Lee Markell as Chairperson. Director Vraa opened nominations for Vice-Chair. Lee Markell nominated and Erin lpsen-Borgersen seconded the nomination of Stephen Thompson. Ted Billy nominated and Jonathan Widem seconded the nomination of Dan Mooradian. Stephen Thompson nominated and Lee Markell seconded the nomination of George Kubik. Ted Billy moved, Erin lpsen-Borgersen seconded the motion to close the nominations for Vice- Chair. Written ballots were submitted and counted resulting in a tie between Dan Mooradian and George Kubik. A second set of written ballots were submitted and counted, again resulting in a tie between Mr. Mooradian and Mr. Kubik. After further discussion, George Kubik moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to appoint Dan Mooradian as Vice-Chair. Director Vraa opened nominations for Secretary. George Kubik nominated and Jonathan Widem seconded the nomination of Erin lpsen-Borgersen. Lee Markell nominated and Ted Billy seconded the nomination of John Rudolph. Ted Billy moved, Stephen Thompson seconded the motion to close the nominations for Secretary. Written ballots were submitted and counted naming Erin lpsen-Borgersen as Secretary. Director Vraa then turned the meeting over to Chairman Lee Markell for the appointment of members to the various sub-committees. Chairman Markell suggested that all Commission Members could attend the sub-committee meetings but asked for specific volunteers for both the Recreation and Natural Resources Sub- Committees. Those volunteering to serve on the Recreation Sub-committee included Ted Billy, John Rudolph and David Szott as Chair. Those volunteering to serve on the Natural Resources Sub-committee included Lee Markell, George Kubik, Ken Tyler, John Rudolph, David Szott and Stephen Thompson as Chair. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of February 14, 1994 Meeting Page 2 AGENDA Erin Ipsen-Borgersen moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to approve the agenda as presented. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 6, 1994 Ted Billy moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to approve the minutes of January 6, 1994 as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Director Vraa noted that there were no items under the Consent Agenda. GALAXIE HILL OAKS Director Vraa introduced this item as a request to rezone 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. The site, Mr. Vraa continued, is located on the east side of Galaxy Avenue, south of Cliff Road and north of Karis Way within Park Service Area 32 serviced by Ridgecliff Park. Project Planner Mike Ridley added that this area was platted in 1980 and under the current Comprehensive Guide Plan is designated as D-1. Mike continued that this proposal of 4 lots results in 2.8 units per acre and will appear before the Advisory Planning Commission on February 22, 1994. After the parks and trails dedications issues and the water quality and wetland issues were reviewed by Director Vraa and Water Resources Coordinator Brasch, Park Superintendent VonDeLinde reviewed the tree preservation issues. John noted that a Tree Preservation Plan was submitted for this development showing the loss of 36 significant trees which is within the percentage allowable under the tree preservation guidelines. After further discussion, Ted Billy moved, Stephen Thompson seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council: 1. This proposal be subject to a cash parks dedication for the three newly created lots. 2. This proposal be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. 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. 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. 4. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of FEbruary 14, 1994 Meeting Page 3 SIDEWALK REQUEST • BENT TREE LANE Director Vraa explained that this item has been reviewed previously as a result of a letterfrom Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fink relative to a request for sidewalk installation on the west side of Bent Tree Lane. The request from the Finks was based on their desire to facilitate a continuous network of sidewalks through the neighborhood and to Pinewood Elementary School for their wheelchair bound child. Ken continued that the Finks had recently distributed a survey to neighbors asking for their input. Staff has received two of the written survey responses along with one phone response. Ken concluded that the issue for 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. Cheri Fink explained that they had received three survey responses but felt the surveys could have been distributed to the neighbors in a more timely fashion so as to provide a better representation. Cheri noted that along with the survey that was distributed they attached a copy of the study done by Staff relative to other communities' sidewalk policies. Cheri concluded that nine of the homes on the west side of Bent Tree Lane and four homes on the east side of Bent Tree Lane are occupied and of the three responses she received, all three were supportive of the sidewalk installation. Director Vraa explained that the phone response he received to the survey did not support a sidewalk, however one written response supported it and the third written response was supportive of a sidewalk but wanted it placed on the east side of Bent Tree Lane. Stephen Thompson asked if staff has received other sidewalk requests from residents. Director Vraa responded that recent controversy regarding the sidewalk along Clemson would be familiarto the Commission. Typically, Ken continued, sidewalks are not placed on residential streets other than as an access to schools. There have also been some occasions where developers will request a tie to another neighborhood via sidewalks. Mr. Thompson asked where the funding for sidewalks and trails come from. Director Vraa responded that they are constructed using dollars from the trails dedication fund. As background Ken explained that the scope of the city trail system was identified in 1991, the land left to be developed was identified and the cost for developing the 'trail system' was split proportionately between the undeveloped parcels. The Commission has the ability to recommend to the City Council an increased trails dedication if the Commission deems necessary. Stephen Thompson asked if the Bent Tree Lane neighborhood would be willing to pay for the sidewalk. Cheri Fink explained that the survey sent to residents was based on the neighbors being assessed for the sidewalk. They would also want to look at grants and special funding. Lee Markell asked if the cost was known at this time. Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde explained that sidewalks would typically be assessed at $1,000 - 1,500 per lot. Ted Billy asked if the neighbors were assessed for the sidewalk would they then be responsible for maintaining it. Ms. Fink responded that they would not be interested in clearing it during the winter since they did not envision Matthew would be using the sidewalk in the winter. David Szott asked if the decision regarding funding would need to be made first. Director Vraa noted that it would be difficult to put the City in the position of soliciting funds for a request such as this but suggested that citizens could solicit funding alternatives. Ken Tyler asked if the City would need to negotiate an easement with each homeowner in order to install a sidewalk. Superintendent VonDeLlnde responded they would since the sidewalk would need to be placed on private property. Director Vraa explained that a cost feasibility study has not been done to date which would better clarify some of the Commission's questions. Ken continued that that is the procedure followed by residents who are soliciting the installation of street lights, for example. After a cost feasibility study is conducted, the Council then holds public meetings to see if the majority of the affected residents support assessment of the improvement. ~J Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of February 14, 1994 Meeting Page 4 Lee Markell asked if there were any national studies regarding the safety of sidewalks on low volume streets. Director Vraa was not familiar with any. Other items of consideration brought out included not only the initial installation cost of the sidewalk but the maintenance and replacement costs. In some areas where lots are custom graded it may not be beneficial to install a sidewalk prior to development. Ted Billy expressed his concern overthis issue because of it's potential to be precedent setting resulting in increased requests for sidewalk sections throughout the City. Stephen Thompson stated that philosophically he would like a sidewalk on his street but felt that the cost for installing such as improvement should be borne by the homeowners directly affected. He continued that there is a compelling need to link neighborhoods in the community and felt that there should be some flexibility to allow sidewalk installation. Ken Tyler asked if there was not cost to the City and 100% of the affected land owners agreed, would this still be a precedent setting issue. Stephen Thompson thought it would be more a policy change. Director Vraa encouraged the Commission to look at this as a policy change and think about under what circumstances a sidewalk would be approved for installation. Issues such as maintenance and replacement would also need to be identified. Superintendent VonDeLinde, responding to a question, stated that sidewalk maintenance has been minimal to date. John suggested that the issue of reviewing developer's responsibilities in new developments should also be addressed. Ted Billy reiterated his concern for a precedent setting policy change. Erin Ipsen-Borgersen reminded the Commission of the animosity that was created within the neighborhood when the Crimson Leaf sidewalk issue was before them. Cheri Fink opined that if the Commission was concerned about setting a precedent with this type of request they may want to consider that in the future people with disabilities will be out in the community in larger numbers which may require the need for more accessibility. Andrew Fink asked what the current policy was regarding sidewalks. Director Vraa responded that there is no policy against sidewalks per se, however, they have not been installed in residential areas in the past. Mr. Fink responded that majority of the neighbors they had visited with overwhelmingly prefer a sidewalk. The negatives they heard were primarily based on the fact that underground sprinkling systems were installed. Lee Markel) asked if there was sufficient information for the Commission to take action. Jonathan Widem asked what other information staff or Commission was looking for. Director Vraa suggested that a separate meeting be held to establish policy guidelines for this issue and then bring those recommendations back to the Commission for discussion and/or action. Ken continued that staff could start to initiate some policy issues and practices based on how other utility improvements are handled. Stephen Thompson stated that no matter what direction this issue takes, clear policy decision will need to be made. George Kubik suggested that if staff is going to initiate some policy issues and practices for the Commission to respond to then clear guidelines should be provided to them. After further discussion Stephen Thompson moved, Ken Tyler seconded with all members voting in favor to authorize staff to do a preliminary study of a residential sidewalk policy that embodies options and discussion to include assessment policy, optional residential sidewalk policy covering existing homes, platted lots and undeveloped lots as well maintenance, liability and easement requirements. Jonathan Widem suggested meeting prior to the next Commission meeting to discuss this issue more informally. George Kubik suggested that this would be an appropriate item for a Special Issues Subcommittee to review thinking that it would be more effective working with 2-3 people to outline some parameters before bringing it back to the Commission. When Chairman Markell asked for volunteers Erin Ipsen-Borgersen, Jonathan Widem, and Stephen Thompson expressed their interest. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of February 14, 1994 Meeting Page 5 Director Vraa explained that this item may not be back to the Commission until April or later. Mr. Fink expressed their interest in resolving this request as soon as possible. The Finks thanked the Commission and staff for their efforts in time in reviewing this request. PINES EDGE ADDITION As background, Director Vraa explained that the Commission and City Council have previously determined a general location for a park within the northeast quadrant of the City in Park Service Area 36E. The City had planned to acquire a neighborhood park from 5-7 acres in size south of the Weston Hills Addition and east of Highway 3. During the Commission's previous review of this issue, the potential acquisition of approximately 6 acres from Mr. Carroll was deemed unsuitable for parks because of wetlands and existing vegetation. Since the Commission's review, Mr. Carroll's parcel, along with 19 acres from Mr. Neary were acquired by Shamrock Development and the plat will be reviewed by the Commission at its March meeting. City staff has also met with School District 196 staff relative to the location of a new elementary school. If the school is located in this general area,the opportunity for a potential school/neighborhood park exists. Director Vraa added that the sketch shown to the Commission represents one possible park dedication which could be added to a future acquisition to the west (owned by Mr. Mrotzke). The acquisition of the 5 acre Mrotzke parcel along with the dedication of up to 2.5 acres from Pines Edge could provide a suitable park size. If the School District acquires land in this area for a school and a joint District/City park was planned, a land dedication from Pines Edge could be an option with the land deeded as an outlot. If the School District follows through with a school, the land could be used for park purposes; if the District does not proceed with acquisition in this location, then the outlot could be returned to the developer, in exchange for a cash dedication. The developer, Shamrock Corporation, is asking that the Advisory Commission review the proposed parks dedication at this time to see if it is suitable. Although a park dedication recommendation is not required of the Commission at this time, Director Vraa continued, the developer only seeks conceptual approval of the park area location. Rick Packer, representing Shamrock Corporation, explained that the potential exists to do a cooperative endeavor with the school district which would place a school west of the proposed development, closer to Hiway 3. Rick continued that if the bond referendum passes the School District hopes to have a new school under construction in June or )uly. Mr. Packer felt that a school near this location would be beneficial to the surrounding residential area and expressed the developer's support of incorporating a park or joint school/park near the Pines Edge Addition. Lee Markell asked if a motion for direction to staff would be required. Director Vraa indicated that the developer and staff is looking for the Commission's comments, concerns and direction relative to the location of the proposed park shown by Shamrock Corporation and also any input regarding pursuing a joint school/city park proposal if the opportunity presents itself. Ted Billy responded that the best approach would be to keep all options open pending ISD196's decision for school location and the upcoming bond referendum. After further discussion, Director Vraa recapped the consensus of the Commission to be that the City would take a park land dedication, have it platted as an outlot and proceed as appropriate based on the decision by ISD 196 and parks needs. 1- Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of February 14, 1994 Meeting Page 6 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS Director Vraa reminded the Commission of their request to do a community festival survey to see what the overall interest in the community was for such an event. Superintendent of Recreation Peterson continued that a survey questionnaire was developed, a random sample was requested and the survey was mailed on December 30, 1993. A second survey was placed in the warming shelters the weekend of January 7 and 8, 1994 but the results of that survey have not been calculated as yet. The analysis of the random sample survey results in the median importance of 6 or less for a community festival. Within the subgroups a wide variety of information emerged. For example, residents who have lived in Eagan less than 5 years expressed a median importance of 7 for a community festival, their preference was for a one day festival in the summer with the Chamber of Commerce and Parks and Recreation as primary planners. They felt the festival should include celebrating the establishment of the Town of Eagan and bring families to have fun, attend fireworks, parades, arts and crafts booths, sample food and attend entertainment. Of the sub-group that have lived in Eagan 6-10 years, their median importance was 5 but this group expressed the most interest in serving on planning committees and organizing their club or work at an event. Households of two adults with no children placed a median importance of 6 with a two day festival preferred which includes fireworks, arts & crafts booths, sampling food, attending performances and having fun. Households with two adults and two children show a median importance of 6 with their preference to have Parks and Recreation primarily plan and conduct a festival. Dorothy concluded that the warming shelter survey results would be forthcoming and another survey was proposed to be distributed to service groups. Stephen Thompson thanked Dorothy for providing such an objective way to get information on this issue. Director Vraa expressed his surprise that the carnival element was not as important to those responding. Lee Marketl again thanked Dorothy for the great job in providing this insight to the Commission and community. LOCAL OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANTS PROGRAM - PROJECT APPLICATIONS Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde explained this program was originally established in 1965 for the purpose of disbursing Federal Land and Water Conservation Funds to local units of government. In 19990 the State removed the LCMR from the recreation grants program and now provides matching dollars through state biennial bonding appropriations through legislative appropriation. Since the 1970's, the City of Eagan has been an active participant in the grants program with funded projects that include acquisition and/or development of Blackhawk Park, Thomas Lake Park, Trapp farm Park, Rahn and Northview Athletic fields, Fish Lake Park and the Highline Trail corridor and total $1,080,200 in LAWCON and $740,440 in LCMR funds. Superintendent VonDeLinde continued projects eligible for grant assistance from the Outdoor Recreation Grants for the 1995/96 biennium include park acquisition and/or the development/redevelopment of trails, 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. John continued by indicating the available funding in 1995 would be approximately $250,000 from LAWCON with the DNR seeking $1 million appropriation for the 1995/96 biennium. After reviewing the ranking criteria and funding process for the Commission, John explained staff's recommendation to submit applications for the development of Patrick Eagan Park and the development of LeMay Lake (Moonshine Park) feeling that these two projects will be looked at favorably by the Local Outdoor Recreation Grants Program for funding. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of February 14, 1994 Meeting Page 7 After further discussion, George Kubik moved, Stephen Thompson seconded with all members voting in favor to approve the request to submit an application to the Local Outdoor Recreation Grants Program for the development of Patrick Eagan and LeMay Lake (Moonshine Park). Lee Markell thanked staff for the past efforts in obtaining grant dollars for the City of Eagan. Superintendent VonDeLinde explained there is a significant amount of money in a fund but Congress has not been overly willing to release those funds to states. George Kubik suggested that a letter, signed by all willing Commission Members, be drafted and sent to appropriate Representatives requesting these dollars be released to individual states. It was the consensus of the Commission that such a letter should be drafted for Commission Members signatures. MOSQUITO CONTROL Director Vraa explained that the City Council and City Administrator are requesting a joint effort with the Advisory Commission and city staff to develop a formal position relative to Metropolitan Mosquito Control District mosquito control practices in the City of Eagan. The Council is asking that the Advisory Commission to develop a formal position and recommend to the City Council the optimal long-term policy for the city in relation to environmental, economic and social considerations. Part of the Commission's role, Ken continued, would 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. It is anticipated that a final study will be available for Commission review by early fall. George Kubik suggested that since this could have far reaching impacts, it might be best to first start the review by a special issues group. Lee Markell, Erin Ipsen-Borgersen and Stephen Thompson volunteered to serve on this special issues group. Director Vraa stated there would be approximately 2-3 group meetings but the time frame has not been determined as yet. PARKS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Landscape Architect/Parks Planner Lilly reviewed several projects that are proposed for completion in 1994. Mr. Lilly reminded the Commission that a park contract for Wescott Commons was bid last fall but due to the high bids the project was postponed until this spring. The Wescott Commons project will be joined with the contract for the Lexington/Diffley Athletic Site grading which will be ready for bid in March. The overall layout of the Lexington/Diffley site consisting of 6 softball fields, restroom facilities, 3 soccer fields, informal games area, 2 volleyball areas, 5.4 acre feet of water storage and 445 parking spaces was then reviewed for the Commission. C) added that this contract will encompass all grading, utilities (minus electric and irrigation), access road rough-in and parking lots, pond construction, turf establishment, retaining walls and field rough-in. Director Vraa explained that the first phase construction budget was approximately $500,000 and consideration has been given to requesting $100,000 from the City Council to help with irrigation. Another concern expressed by Mr. Vraa was the potential development of the Caponi property immediately to the west. Issues of concern to the Caponis include access to their property, which will go through park property and the impact of the lights on the Art Park. Another concern that has surfaced is relative to the golf driving range. Director Vraa explained that staff met with the City's risk management company regarding the athletic site and they expressed concerns for the location and visibility of the playground, as well as having a golf driving range on this site. They felt the site was too small for this type of facility and that the berm and trees buffering the residents to the west and south is not sufficient to diminish liability to the City. Ken concluded that he wanted the Commission aware of all concerns relative to this site. q. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of February 14, 1994 Meeting Page 8 SCHWANZ LAKE GRANT Water Resources Coordinator Brasch reminded the Commission that the City completed a diagnostictfeasibility study and implementation plan for Schwanz Lake in July, 1992 to identify the causes of poor water quality in Schwanz Lake. In December, 1993, Rich continued, staff was notified that the City should 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 this water body. Rich reviewed the elements that would be carried out under the work plan from May, 1994 through April, 1995 which included public education activities, intensive street sweeping in direct drainage of Schwanz Lake, deepening and construction of a dike on the south bay of the lake, and extension of the inlet to Hay Lake. CARLSON LAKE UPDATE Mr. Brasch explained that although Carlson Lake is classified as a Class II indirect contact recreation water body the lake has long been affected by floating mats of filamentous algae that rise to the surface during the early summer making recreational use of the lake, especially along the shoreline, difficult during much of the summer. After water and algae samples were collected the dominant forms of both the filamentous and planktonic algae species start as a mat near the sediment/water interface at depths in the lake between 4 and 8 feet. Rich continued that it appears as if these species lie relatively dormant along this interface until water temperatures, light and other environmental conditions are suitable after which the algae colonies, fed by high levels of phosphorus at the sediment/water interface proliferate and float either to the surface or off the bottom and higher into the water column where they remain dormant for most of the recreational season. Rich reviewed several control options for the Commission to consider including using herbicides, mechanical harvesting, aeration,and alum treatment. Rich continued that he is looking for direction from the Commission and then will proceed with a public meeting to advise the surrounding residents of proposed treatment options. George Kubik and Lee Markell agreed that treatment should be handled as soon as possible along with providing long term education. Lee added that it may give the surrounding neighbors a false sense of security if the lake is clean right away without their understanding of the role they will need to play in maintaining the low phosphorous level in the lake. Other comments from Commission Members supported trying the alum treatment but that all options should be considered and presented. Afterfurther discussion, Stephen Thompson moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to pursue the alternatives for control of filamentous algae in Carlson Lake. The option favored by the Commission was the alum treatment and the direction was for staff to make plans for a public meeting to review the options and benefits with the residents and bring back to the Commission, for approval, the option that is most favored by them. DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Recreation Superintendent Peterson played a video of winter recreational activities for the Commission to review which included four-man hockey, pleasure skating at several rinks, casual pick-up hockey game, Tiny Tots, cleaning of the hockey rinks, 5-man basketball, volleyball and Trapp Farm Park tubing hill. Park Superintendent VonDeLinde highlighted the receipt of an America's Treeways Program grant by the Forestry Department and the consideration of minor revisions to the Tree Preservation Guideline enforcement. MISSION STATEMENT The Mission Statement was deferred to the March meeting. /a, . Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces Commission Minutes of February 14, 1994 Meeting Page 9 SET MEETING WITH DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS A meeting will be determined at a later date with Dakota County Parks. Mr. Kubik suggested that it could perhaps occur prior to a regular meeting. ROUND TABLE Director Vraa indicated that the City Council has approved the design for the Civic Arena. The City Council has also approved the construction of a new police facility after which the re-design of the City Hall facility will occur. As part of that re-design, the need for a community room will be facilitated in the existing Council Chambers and a new Council Chambers will be built on the south side of the lower level which will become the main entrance to the Municipal Center. With no further business to conduct, Jonathan Widem moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Secretary Date /1. MEM _ -city of eagan DATE: MARCH 7, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #1: STONEBRIDGE 2ND ADDITION A preliminary plat application has been submitted for a three-lot subdivision located at the northwest intersection of Diffley and Dodd Roads entitled Stonebridge Second Addition. The three-lot subdivision was not platted with the original Stonebridge First Addition because of title irregularities. Those problems have been resolved and the developer is now platting this for three single family homes. There are no wetlands or woodland resources associated with this preliminary plat. FOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (1) This plat be subject to a cash trails dedication. (2) This plat be subject to a cash parks dedication. (3) This plat be subject to a cash water quality dedication. (4) There are no wetlands subject to regulation. ITEM #2: SILVERBELL 2ND ADDITION The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission reviewed this preliminary plat entitled Silverbell 2nd Addition in January 1994. Following preliminary plat approval, the owner of the property was approached by another business interest which resulted in a change in this preliminary plat. Because of the relocation of the lot, it was necessary for the owner to resubmit a revised Silverbell 2nd Addition. Staff is recommending the same conditions for plat approval as previously approved by the Advisory Commission. Consent Agenda Page -2- FOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (1) The developer be responsible for cash parks dedication. (2) The developer be responsible for cash trails dedication. (3) That the existing on-site pond meet water quality requirements. (4) There are no wetlands subject to regulation. (5) That there is no substantial loss of trees or woodlands with this proposal, therefore no tree preservation plan is required. ITEM #3: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR ARBOR DAY As part of the City's and Commission's commitment to Arbor Day and the Arbor Day Foundation, the City has annually adopted a resolution in support of this day. FOR COMMISSION ACTION (1) To adopt the Arbor Day Resolution (attached). KV/lk L4f CONSENT.MAR /3. r •r O - ~j ~ N M t • ~N 1 q~ ~ p - - 1 7. 1 J 1100, i f C7 T s IP \,`PRELIMINARY PLAT SILVER BELL 2ND ADDITION two W" AL Am $ L40 OL saw s ww ssu 41m m~wS4 '~w~+. Q • a1JTLOT• ~ •r~ ` w.o.o, ' NON' up NO& Lo M ~e'' N s•, fir. rra is. . t M tow NN r Swum an mm. i Jj• . Nyoi VICINTT MAI COMNIk MK. 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[r, MM $4[l tfnlt,w,t, wla[t[u tttM w, N[•1tN " ••••r~ »„„Ma"Cr - 11[,~ ;u MMes "**M nrr[[u MEMO TO: EAGAN ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: JOHN VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS DATE: MARCH 7, 1994 SUBJECT: ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION Since the city's first Arbor Day program was held in 1987, the Commission has been asked, each year, to adopt an official resolution in support of Arbor Day activities and tree planting in the community. For the information of the Commission, the Parks and Recreation Department is planning three Arbor Day programs again this spring. Our Supervisor of Forestry has already been visiting the third grade classes in Eagan's public elementary schools. Nearly 1,000 students will be involved in an Arbor Day poster drawing contest and will participate in an entertaining, tree conservation program. Students will also receive a free seedling to plant at home. This is the sixth consecutive year that this program has been held in the schools. It is jointly sponsored through public/private partnerships with Franks's Nursery and Crafts and First Bank Eagan. On Saturday, April 30th, the city will be hosting the eighth annual community Arbor Day celebration at South Oaks Park. It is expected that over 70 volunteers from the community will be involved in this program which includes an official proclamation of Arbor Day, presentation of the Tree City U.S.A. awards, along with the planting of nearly 100 trees and shrubs. The third program, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 6th and 7th, is the city's seventh annual public tree sale. This year 15 varieties of trees will be made available to the public at discount prices. 950 trees are planned for sale this year with about 500 families expected to participate. Taken together, more than 1,500 of the community's families will be involved in some aspect of the city's annual Arbor Day programs. For Commission Action In support of these programs and to encourage the general public to plant and preserve trees in our community, the Co mission is graciously asked to adopt the Arbor Day Resolution which is found on the following page. A. co 'on resolution n will then be forwarded to the City Council for their adoption on April 5th. VonDeLinde uperintendent of Parks JKV/nab Attachment 11b:aprnrc.066 RESOLUTION OF THE EAGAN ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION A PROCLAMATION OF EAGAN ARBOR DAY AND EAGAN ARBOR MONTH WHEREAS, trees are a most valuable resource in the state of Minnesota and City of Eagan - purifying our air and water, helping conserve our soil, serving as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife of all kinds, and enriching our lives in so many important ways; and WHEREAS, pollutants, tree diseases, and urban expansion have damaged and continued to threaten our trees, creating the need for reforestation programs and concerted public action toward ensuring the future of our City's urban forests; and WHEREAS, each year the people of Minnesota pay special attention to the wonderful gift that our trees represent and dedicate themselves to the continued health of our state's trees; and WHEREAS, the City of Eagan has been recognized, for the seventh consecutive year, as a Tree City USA community by the National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree-planting programs, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eagan Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission does hereby proclaim Saturday, April 30, 1994 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May, 1994 to be ARBOR TONTH in the City of Eagan. _ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission further urges citizens to become more aware of the importance of trees to the well-being of our community, and to participate in City tree planting programs which will ensure a greener place for our citizens to live in the decades to come. CITY OF EAGAN ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION By: Its Chair By: Its Secretary Motion made by. Seconded by. Those in favor. Those against: Dated: s:arboneLolu MEM.. city of eagan DATE: MARCH 7, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION SUBJECT: PINES EDGE ADDITION PROPOSAL Shamrock Development is proposing to develop approximately 25 acres of land located south of Weston Hills, east of Dodd Road and immediately adjacent to Inver Grove Heights. The Advisory Commission should be very familiar with this parcel as this has been the subject of numerous Commission meetings with discussion of future park land located within this park service section. At the February Advisory Commission meeting, staff presented under New Business a preliminary preview of this plat indicating the general location for parks dedication. Since that meeting, staff has met with the property owner immediately to the west of this proposed plat to discuss the potential for parks dedication of a 5 acre parcel. This acquisition, plus a 2.5 acre dedication with this plat, would provide for a 7 1 /2 acre park suitable for this park service section. Staff has also been coordinating efforts with School District #196 regarding the location of the District's eighteenth elementary school. As this memorandum is prepared, it appears that there are three alternatives for this school location; one of which is immediately adjacent to the proposed park. Should this concept develop, staff would recommend that the configuration within the Pines Edge Addition be changed to reflect homes backing up to the east edge of the park (see attached diagram). It is quite likely that staff will have additional information relative to the school's plans at the time of the Commission meeting. Pines Edge Addition Page -2- RECOMMENDATIONS (1) Accept a land dedication of 25 acres and revise the plat to provide for homes adjacent to the park. (2) Provide for a cash trails dedication. WATER QUALITY & WETLANDS Water Quality: This 25-acre development is located in drainage basin L which contains a high concentration of recreational lakes and ponds identified In the Eagan Water Quality Management Plan. The developer has proposed to divert all stormwater runoff from the site to the south, where it would be discharged to Pond LP-23, a nutrient basin. This pond discharges to Lebanon Hills Park, which contains a number of recreationally classified lakes. The Public Works Department may require a portion of the site to drain to the north, as per the Eagan Stormwater Comprehensive Plan. Pond LP-27, a 4-acre wetland classified as a protected water by the State as well as a wildlife habitat water body by the Eagan water quality management plan, lies immediately north and west of the proposed development and would receive this discharge. Because of the relatively large size of the proposed development and the abundance of nearby recreational-classified water bodies, staff is recommending that all runoff from the development be treated. The developer has expressed a preference not to place treatment ponds within the development, but proposes to construct treatment facilities off- site. He has not, however, secured the use of any off-site areas for this purpose. Therefore, staff recommends that the developer be required to secure the necessary property off the site to accommodate water quality ponding requirements before a grading permit or final plat approval for any part of the development is issued by the City. Wetlands: The developer's consultant has identified and delineated four wetland basins within the site. The first two wetlands are Type 2 inland fresh meadows with areas of .44 and .37 acres, respectively. The basins are separated by an abandoned road whose embankment has filled in a portion of the original wetland that encompassed both basins. A third wetland, identified as a Class 7 forested wetland, is located just south of the wetlands identified above. It is .8 acres in area and contains most of the site's significant trees, the majority of which are silver maples. The fourth wetland is a small inland fresh meadow in the southwest portion of the development. After several discussions between staff and the developer, the developer has modified the site plan to avoid all direct fill and drain impacts to any of the wetlands. However, there are a few areas that show a potential for unintended wetland fills, and staff has developed recommendations to deal with these. Pines Edge Addition Page -3- RECOMMENDATIONS: (1) The developer shall be required to construct NURP basins to treat all runoff generated by the proposed development. If the detention basins are not located within the development, the developer must prove that he has secured the land necessary to accommodate the detention basin requirements as determined by City water resources staff. (2) No filling or draining of wetlands on the site will be allowed. OPTIONAL CONDITIONS FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: (3) The developer shall place permanent monuments at the comers of each lot adjacent to the wetlands on the site prior to grading of the site. The purpose of these monuments is to mark the edge of the wetland to help prevent encroachment during both the grading and building phases for the development. (4) The developer shall allow the City the option of removing the road separating the Type 2 wetland basins in the northwest corner of the site for the purpose of restoring the original wetland. TREE PRESERVATION A revised Tree Preservation Plan has been received for this development. This 25.2 acre site is comprised of a combination of open grassland and wooded areas near existing wetlands. A total of 157 significant trees have been identified on this site, consisting of 17 oak trees (14" to 38" diameter), 131 silver maple (concentrated to the wetland area), as well as a few black cherry, elm and cottonwood trees. Initial site development, including the grading of 40 of the sites' 54 lots will result in the removal of 4 significant trees (2.5% of the total). The four significant trees to be removed are 3 silver maple and one elm. All of the oak trees on site are located on lots to be custom graded or proposed park land. This 2.5% tree removal is well within the standards of the Tree Preservation Guidelines, therefore, no tree replacement will be required. RECOMMENDATIONS (1) To acknowledge that the Pines Edge development tree preservation plan complies with the City's Tree Preservation Guidelines and that the developer will not be responsible for tree replacement provided no additional significant trees or woodlands are removed. (2) To acknowledge the presence of significant trees on Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of Block I and Lots 5 and 6 of Block 3 within the development will require future builders of these lots to prepare individual lot tree preservation plans at the time of building permit application. Pines Edge Addition Page -4- FOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (1) To accept a full parks dedication of 2.5 acres with the developer to show a revised street plan adjacent to the park dedication. (2) To require a cash trails dedication. (3) The developer shall be required to construct NURP basins to treat all runoff generated by the proposed development. If the detention basins are not located within the development, the developer must.prove that he has secured the land necessary to accommodate the detention basin requirements as determined by City water resources staff. (4) No filling or draining of wetlands on the site will be allowed. (5) The developer shall place permanent monuments at the corners of each lot adjacent to the wetlands on the site prior to grading of the site. The purpose of these monuments is to mark the edge of the wetland to help prevent encroachment during both the grading and building phases for the development. (6) The developer shall allow the City the option of removing the road separating the Type 2 wetland basins in the northwest comer of the site for the purpose of restoring the original wetland. (7) To acknowledge that the Pines Edge development tree preservation plan complies with the City's Tree Preservation Guidelines and that the developer will not be responsible for tree replacement provided no additional significant trees or woodlands are removed. (8) To acknowledge the presence of significant trees on Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 16 of Block 1 and Lots 5 and 6 of Block 3 identified on the preliminary plat dated February 22, 1994, within the development will require future builders of these lots to prepare individual lot tree preservation plans at the time of building permit application. KV/Ik L41PINEEDGE.MAR s $ /1- Uv,\\ ) --y~--•---- --TTT----- -'r- 7 ~~-"fir J---- = ! i / i , I 1 I I / / / ,e / / ~ I I I1 T / / / / / \ \ • 1j j \i I~\ I I I 1 \ \\\\\I i f, \ 1 i / /r- I 4ze t Nil 41 - 13 keo ( ,1~'~-?~+u! ; C 1 ( ice, , litill, Lfit. a 1A. .10, .41 4 .41 an -I 1 I I /7 V /•/1 e7'Al -F IV V I J.. V V V u 1V L I ' '7 •7 1 (J r n 1 ^ •I I v 1 1 1 It c IV V w- //1 • t %syi * + I I EJ ~Ua.a.J "w nuv, , ,vI • o • •s N it I tit JSEEA t t . L tt - WHITE PINE WAY a ~ 7 •IS ' i • t; WHITE PINE WAY E ilea E i . ! " . gn !CI= ~,a giltt. Ci. t !t RED PINE LANE !t e E t;" t1" t;'p tt tIi tt• L . -fit----- -z ---a;- - -a-- -a--- r-a-- ---;r--- --A- _ I '!i ; Park Dedication: 2.5 Acres -I T _ ___r Rome* o >oo aD i Drawing Title: Drawn By: # ~~'8:~?1 C.J. Lihy Plate qi~ :'i: PROPOSED REVISION Date ::cit. o a,d g an. w?RCH '94 rks 6 rec aCari TO PINES EDGE d(~, Revisions: F WOW M EL city of eagan DATE: MARCH 9, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION SUBJECT: LONE OAK FOREST PROPOSAL A proposal for a rezoning and a preliminary plat for Lone Oak Forest consisting of 62 single family homes on 30.1 acres of property has been received by the City. The property is located between Lone Oak Road on the north, Highway 55 on the south and the City of Inver Grove Heights on the east. The site has two wetlands and clusters of trees throughout the property. Woodlands resource consists of cottonwoods, box elders, oak, cherry, ash as well as elm. Access to the site is through a roadway which connects Lone Oak Road to State Highway 55. MnDot, however, has not approved any connections for this roadway at this time. Lots will be served by the north-south street and three cul-de-sacs. A stub street (Outlot A) is proposed for a future connection to the west. The development to the east in Inver Grove Heights is proposed to be developed as commercial property. An existing 30 foot pipeline also traverses through this site. PARKS AND TRAILS This area falls within Park Services Area 12-N where there is no current park land. Past planning efforts have envisioned that, given the multiple residential zoning, park facilities would not be City owned, but rather be provided in conjunction with the multiple family dwellings. Given the isolated nature of this neighborhood, sandwiched between a major highway and a county road, provision for providing park services to single family homes should be considered. Particularly, if there should be further residential development further to the west. Given the relatively few numbers of single family homes proposed with this plat, development of a neighborhood commons in lieu of a neighborhood park might be considered. Should the City determine that a park is necessary, a dedication would amount to 3 acres, which represents 10 percent of the gross area of this plat. 01~ Lone Oak Forest Page -2- Staff has only done a preliminary review of topography to determine what might be a feasible site for such a park. Given the nature of the site, finding a suitable location which is accessible to homes within this subdivision and any future subdivision to the west, will be difficult. The Commission should determine if a park is warranted for this area given the number of homes and limited service population present. Small parks, especially a small park isolated from the main stream of the parks system, need to be questioned in terms of the long term cost to maintain and the benefit a small park of this size will provide. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: Water Quality; This development straddles the divide between drainage basins G and F. Stormwater runoff from the southern half of the development will discharge to drainage basin G, eventually reaching But Oak Pond in But Oak Park. This water body is classified for indirect contact recreation uses and is the nearest downstream recreational water body to the development. To protect Bur Oak Pond, staff recommends that the developer be required to provide on-site ponding to treat runoff from this portion of the site. The northern 12 acres of the site discharges to drainage basin F, which contains no recreational water bodies. Therefore, staff is recommending a cash dedication In lieu of ponding for this portion of the site. Wetlands: The developer's wetland consultant completed and submitted a report (dated January 14, 1994) on wetland issues associated with the site. The consultant identified 3 wetland basins totaling 2.16 acres on the site. Because the developer was proposing to fill some wetland areas, a sequencing analysis was required to attempt to avoid and minimize wetland fill/drain impacts to the extent practicable. After the sequencing analysis, the total amount of fill proposed by the developer was .21 acres in two basins. About .16 acres of the fill was necessary because of County requirements for access to Lone Oak Road. The remainder is associated with a street alignment internal to the development. The developer proposes to replace the .21 acres of Type 2/3 wetlands with .42 acres of Type 2/3 wetland on the site as allowed for by the Wetlands Conservation Act (WCA). Staff has reviewed the replacement plan and finds it acceptable.- Public noticing of the replacement plan, as required by the WCA, will begin the week of March 7. RECOMMENDATIONS (1) The developer shall provide ponding to treat all stormwater discharged to drainage G from the proposed development. The treatment pond shall be designed to conform with NURP standards and the design must be approved by City water resources staff. may. Lone Oak Forest Page -3- (2) A cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding shall be required for the area of the development draining north to drainage basin F. (3) The wetland replacement plan dated January 14, 1994 is recommended for approval, pending the outcome of comments submitted as part of the noticing process. All mitigation shall be carried out in accordance with the replacement plan. TREE PRESERVATION The site contains 249 significant trees and 36,400 square feet of woodlands. As proposed, this development would result in the loss of 102 trees (41%) and 23,500 square feet of woodlands (65%). The loss of significant trees and woodland far exceed the Tree Preservation Guidelines. DISCUSSION City staff has some concerns relative to the overall nature of this plat. Parks dedication is certainly one of those concerns. Staff is very concerned that the single family development will be significantly impacted by airplane traffic and noise. MnDot has not assured the City or the developer that they would allow for an access off of Highway 55. The commercial/industrial development in Inver Grove Heights seems incompatible with single family homes in this area and the impact on woodland resources is a concern. RECOMMENDATIONS (1) The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission should determine whether a neighborhood commons would be desirable and compatible with this development. If so, it would be necessary for the developer and the City to determine a location that is accessible for residents of this subdivision and any potential residents if further single family development occurs to the west (this property is currently zoned Agricultural). (2) The isolated nature of this neighborhood precludes trailway consideration. Therefore, staff would recommend a cash trails dedication. (3) This development shall provide ponding to treat stormwater discharge with drainage Basin G. The treatment pond shall meet NURP standards and be approved to design by City staff. 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Ei# 4 _ i %fil ig, I JT il~ l.ii 1~ li !'iC 'a' i o44i_k!f • } C si~¦iY4}= ke is e a - !a t iti -.owns iai ?•="~ii b. %i fiaRR•••• ! y y sie=i"ssiz_zssg'sS:::EIS-se~iiiluz iIl I!VUI!!U!w!! gE E*33*oE6ft F1ll l~ll illtiEffett=mzt~! alScR N¦T•'!!9¦!?i:.s/tRSMeisLfiS.=1CiiStaiiLL¦R2talRSCRRiiiFi Est Ctza=::iiRRitt;Ri:S~t7t[iiitJti3Ri~¦-R.[ICL~tL: t i"s's's'siu':'sissaiuisis.u:ssss'sF's'siifi5'si'siS.I!!"s"=!£t .sttFS"=![SS3Sisa3SiS.:=aia'aiS:s:'.aSl~!'r...ttlt~t , , r € aiTi€i i fai iilftf f R€li +~Elum EL~~ E f~rnur. mmamgcaaaax. rii-r's iy L ~oua-ii tBi- ; ! a l~ c ~ ~ti17 _____-------------------------------------------__----ter-------------------___- S i • 1 ' fl t .emu= MEM., city of eagan DATE: MARCH 7, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION SUBJECT: ROONEY ADDITION PROPOSAL A proposal has been received by the City of Eagan for development of a ten acre parcel of property for eighteen single family lots located north of Diffley Road, immediately west of the Caponi Art Park. The application submitted requests rezoning of the ten acres from agricultural to R-1 single family, which is consistent with the City's comprehensive land use guide plan which designates the area D-1 single family residential. The property contains a ponding and a wetland area with a significant vegetative over story with a significant number of oak trees. Many of these trees range in diameter of 24 inches and greater throughout the site. PARKS AND TRAILS This development is located in Park Service Section 22 which encompasses Patrick Eagan Park, Berry Patch Park and property obtained through dedication several years ago from Windcrest Development. There are no neighborhood park facilities within the confines of this service district although there are recreational amenities provided with the existing parks and Glacier Hills Elementary School to the north. The City has previously acquired an easement from this parcel for a trailway on the east edge which leads from Diffley Road north to Patrick Eagan Park. This trail will also service the Capon! Art Park and the tunnel beneath County Road 30 which will access both sides of Diffley. As part of this plat, staff is recommending that there be an additional acquisition for trail purposes for both the north and south end of this trailway. This is currently shown on the plat as Outlot A. 3t Rooney Addition Page -2- The plat itself would be serviced by a singular access off of Diffley Road which has access to the trailway. Therefore, there appears to be no further needs for trails or trails construction activities within this plat. RECOMMENDATIONS (1) That this plat be subject to a parkland dedication as defined as Outlot A which provides 2,883 additional square feet of park property. (2) That the developer provide a cash dedication for the difference between the land dedicated to the City as the total required amount. (3) That the developer provide a cash trails dedication. WATER QUALITY & WETLANDS Water Quality: Approximately two-thirds of this site will generate storm water runoff that will discharge to a City storm sewer which in turn discharges to Pond JP-8.1 located in Patrick Eagan Park. Pond JP-8. 1 was constructed at the City's expense to catch and treat runoff from that portion of the Diffley Road drainage west of Lexington Avenue prior to discharge to Pond JP-8. Pond JP-8 is located in the Park and is classified as a scenic recreation water body. Runoff from the remaining third of the development will leave the site to the south and eventually be discharged to Pond LP-63, a nutrient basin located just north of Diffley Road in the Carlson Lake drainage. This pond in turn discharges to another nutrient basin before the water enters Carlson Lake. Because the water discharging to the north will be treated in Pond JP-8.1, and the relatively small area discharging to the south can be accommodated by an existing nutrient trap, staff is recommending a water quality cash dedication for the development. Wetlands: There is one wetland on the site. The wetland was delineated by the developer and identified as an inland shallow fresh marsh of approximately .33 acres. No draining or filling of the wetland is proposed by the developer, so a no-loss determination is being recommended by staff. RECOMMENDATIONS (1) The developer shall pay a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding to meet the water quality protection requirements for the development. Rooney Addition Page -3- (2) Since the developer will not fill or drain any portion of the wetland on the site, a determination of no-loss of wetlands shall be made by the City. TREE PRESERVATION Tree preservation plan has been received for this development. A total of 477 significant trees presently exist on this 10.4 acre site. The site has approximately 100% forest cover which is predominantly red and white oaks. Average diameter of the oak trees is 15.5 inches; 46 oak trees in the 25 inch diameter class or larger. The oaks trees may be identified as specimen or champion oaks which range in diameter of 30 inches and greater. Initial site development will result in the loss of 91 significant trees or 19.1% of the total. Nine trees 25 inches in diameter will be lost. Staff has met several times with the developer of this project to explore means of reducing the loss on this site. Early development plan revisions included the reduction of the number of lots from an initial 26 to 20 to eventually the current 18. In addition, there has been a realignment of lot lines, change to the proposed storm sewer location, redesign of the entry road cul-de-sac, location of the housing pads and the use of proposed retaining walls to minimize grading. In summary, staff believes that the developer has been very willing to work with the City to minimize tree loss and enhance tree preservation on this parcel. To further reduce tree impact, private roadways are being shown in the development to further reduce loss of trees. Private driveways and housing pads will result in the loss of an additional 80 significant trees. The developer has shown that he has a proven record of flexibility in house design and placement of homes to protect existing tree resources. In summary, initial site development will result in a loss of approximately 20% of the total trees putting this tree percentage within the standards of the tree preservation guidelines. RECOMMENDATIONS (1) To acknowledge that the Rooney preliminary plat has a tree preservation plan which complies with the City's guidelines and the developer not be responsible for tree replacement provided no additional significant trees are removed than now shown. (2) To acknowledge that the presence of the significant trees on each lot within the development will require future builders to prepare individual lot tree preservation plans at time of building permit application. FOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (1) That the developer provide a park land dedication of Outlot A. (2) That the developer provide a cash dedication for the remainder of parks dedication in cash. A. Rooney Addition Page -4- (3) That the developer provide a cash dedication for trails. (4) The developer shall pay a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding to meet water quality protection requirements. (5) The City make a determination of no loss of wetlands since the developer will not fill or drain any portion of wetlands on the site. (6) Acknowledge the Rooney property tree preservation plan which complies with City tree preservation guidelines. (7) Individual lot tree preservation plans to be submitted at time of building permit applications. 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MEL._ city of eagan DATE: MARCH 9, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION SUBJECT: CLIFF LAKE TOWNHOMES PROPOSAL Cliff Lake Townhomes proposes to construct 160 townhome units in 15 separate buildings on 22.9 acres of property located south of Meadowlands Park and the Highline Trail and north of Cliff Lake Road between Blackhawk Road on the east and Rahn Road on the west. This parcel is part of the old Eagan Hills West PUD, proposed for R-4 development. The density of this area is 6.82 units per acre. BACKGROUND As previously mentioned, this parcel is part of the old Eagan Hills West PUD. This PUD has been revised numerous times since its inception. The original PUD signed in 1979 provided for approximately 40.07 acres for park dedication. Since the PUD has been in existence, the City has acquired from it the Northern States Power line easement (High Line Trail) and the land for what is now known as Meadowlands Park. The original PUD covered the area between Rahn Road and Blackhawk Road and Cliff and Diffley Road; as well as the area which has now been developed as Diffley Commons. As the PUD progressed through the years and development occurred, there was a reduction in the density of the PUD. Subsequently, there have also been some changes to the parks dedication. In 1990, Vantana Corporation submitted a preliminary plat for the property now under consideration for the Cliff Lake Townhomes. Simultaneously, the owner of the Eagan Hills West requested that the City calculate and determine any shortages of park land within the PUD for payment 'as a cash equivalent. Based on the Vantana submittal, staff calculated for the developer the cash dedication for the Diffley Commons Addition of an amount slightly in excess of $60,000. This assumed the then current proposal would provide a gross acreage dedication of 5.67 acres. The net acres, less ponding, provided a net park dedication of 3.1 acres. Ty`• Cliff Lake Townhomes . Page -2- PARK/TRAIL DEDICATION This development is within Park Service District 30E which is serviced by Meadowlands Park and Rahn Park and Rahn Athletic Fields. This development proposes to make a parks dedication of 4.79 acres with a net dedication of 3.33 acres. Originally proposed in the PUD, was a parks dedication of a wetland on the west end of Meadowlands Park. This proposal intends to dedicate land to the east which is adjacent to another wetland and woodlands area. This is shown as Outlot `A". Staff believes a foot path is feasible through this outlot with connection to the Highline Trail. Development of an 8' wide bituminous path will require retaining wall work and would be relatively expensive. An easement will be required for the foot path. Staff has also reviewed an alternative alignment which does not require retaining walls (thus saving costs for construction) and does not require an easement. Both alternatives will be reviewed at the Commission meeting. Trails are currently in place within the Highline Trail corridor along Blackhawk Road, Rahn Road and on the south side of Cliff Lake Road. The PUD has previously provided for a trail connection between Cliff Lake Road to the Highline Trail. This trail is shown on the plat. WATER QUALITY & WETLANDS Water Quality: This 23-acre development is located in drainage basin A and contains all or portions of three pond/wetland complexes totaling approximately 4.2 acres. Pond AP-23 is located furthest upstream within the proposed development and is classified as a stormwater basin in the water quality management plan. This pond will receive runoff from about 4.5 acres of the site after development. The next pond down-drainage is Pond AP-22, which is classified as a scenic recreation water body because it is adjacent to a park. No stormwater from the site will be discharged directly to this pond. The furthest downstream pond is Pond AP-24, classified as a nutrient trap. Runoff from the remaining 14 acres of the development will be discharged to this pond prior to leaving the site. To prevent additional degradation to Pond AP-22, staff is recommending that Pond AP-23 immediately upstream be excavated to improve its pollutant removal efficiency. The amount of excavation required is estimated at 1.6 acre-feet. With this improvement, water quality treatment requirements for the development will be met. tln : All or portions of three wetlands, totaling approximately 4.2 acres, lie within the proposed development. All three lie adjacent to the Highline Trail corridor. All of these wetlands are tied into the, City storm sewer system already, but are still of reasonably good quality. The developer's consultant has delineated the boundaries of the wetlands, but staff has not received the necessary documentation. The developer has accommodated requests by staff to modify the grading and site plans to avoid filling or draining any wetland areas on the site. iHowever, grading contours lie very close to the delineated wetland edge for 43. Cliff Lake Townhomes Page -3- the wetlands associated with Ponds AP-24 and AP-22. The Commission may wish to consider a buffer requirement for these areas to provide additional protection, though such a requirement may require retaining walls for all or portions of the areas or another significant alteration In the grading plan. RECOMMENDATIONS: (1) To meet water quality treatment requirements, the developer shall increase the wet pond volume of Pond AP-23 by 1.6 acre-feet via excavation. The excavation plan must be approved by City water resources staff. (2) Filling or draining of wetlands within the site is prohibited. (3) Documentation for the wetlands delineation and intent not to fill or drain wetland areas must be provided by the developer to City water resources staff. OPTIONAL CONDITION FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: (1) The developer shall leave a 15-foot wide ungraded buffer containing natural vegetation around all of the wetlands on the property. The buffer shall be measured from the edge of the delineated wetland. TREE PRESERVATION This 22.9 acre site consists of rolling terrain with two wooded pockets and three wetlands. A total of 160 significant trees currently exist within these two wooded areas, comprised of a wide variety of conifer and deciduous trees, dominated by oaks in the 10" to 25" diameter range. Initial site development, including the grading for building pads, will result in the loss of 48 significant trees (30% of the total). City staff has met with this developer, Hedland Planning, Engineering and Surveying, several times resulting in a revised design which reduces tree loss from 53.8% of the total 160 trees to 30%. This reduction of tree loss resulted from the re-design of the development area east of the large pond in Area 3 (Buildings 12, 13, 14 and 15). The entire woodland resource in this area will now be preserved as part of the park dedication. The possibility of utilizing retaining walls in other site areas is being explored to preserve additional trees. In summary, the 30% removal of significant trees complies with the allowable tree removal from individual lots (excluding single family residences) for site grading, utility hook ups, parking lots, driveways and private streets or similar site improvements. RECOMMENDATIONS (1) To acknowledge that Cliff Lake townhomes development complies with the City's Tree Preservation Guidelines and that the developer will not be responsible for tree replacement provided no additional significant trees or woodlands are removed. 44 Cliff Lake Townhomes Page -4- FOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (1) This plat be subject to parks dedication requirement for open space defined as Outlot A: Cliff Lake Homes consisting of approximately 4.79 acres. (2) That the developer provide an eight foot bituminous trail connection between Cliff Lake Road and the Highline Trail; and a ten foot easement to the City to accommodate this trail. (3) The developer provide a ten foot easement for a foot path for a proposed trail connection to Outlot W. (If Option I is determined otherwise, this will not be required with Option 2.) (4) A cash trails dedication be made. (5) The developer shall meet water quality requirements by excavation of 1.6 acre feet to Pond AP-23. 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Li11y Dater :~~9e 4 FROM HIGHLINE TRAIL MARCH '94 0 -Ad Ej Q' -1 2 arks nc aCan TO CLIFF LAKE TOWNHOMES Revisions: dep +tiimnt. 404. Noi4 _j 1, 1 i •T. / ,r.\_L-~.Ji='Ih/ I d. r y, ; ~~I1+11I\\~// f AdL I1 t1k 06, TA'a L1.1 IL -J- r I;o' J w~3• -Ct = / I~ ~n~ LT.,1~ - T] i 1 I ~ O 1 I /J / r,_ i.. ' \ rg s-if~~i = ~ 7 f :5 off fit Al JJ O / I / ( I\ 11/llI 3r Noic i ,I I i I 1 J/ r Jjj7? /~'~saF j[las, ~riCSS=~,~si,ICS~\ r I I /~U11(1~ •~Q`p \ /i / tot= J _ ^ 11 i \ - r' r!• / tot= t5v ,I. II III `fir III C, .4 At , \ 1 f~/i L I -A lip be, G6/I{\ •a4!.F/~ ~ ~ ~rl~~~r's.~J 1-~- _ii :r =Z==st asa-b- •z==-s lsr= a%y`\~~ ~.I Drawing Title: Drawn By. Plate # PROPOSED TRAIL ALIGNMENT C. J. L ill Date: FROM HIGHLINE TRAIL MARCH '94 rks rc aCloty TO CLIFF LAKE TOWNHOMES Revisions: d*p +tvtnt : J u I MEMO city of eagan D TE: MARCH 9, 1994 T ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION F OM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION S BJECT: ST. CHARLES WOODS ADDITION An application for a comprehensive land use guide plan amendment of ten acres from m Itiple mixed residential to D-2 mixed residential for a preliminary plat consisting of 24 si gle family lots has been submitted. The property is located north of Slater Acres Park, eat of Stater Acres Road and immediately west of Trunk Highway 77. To the north of thi property is undeveloped land zoned planned development/limited business. This pr perty has been zoned mixed residential and is part of the Winkler/Jackson PUD. This pa icular piece of property was designated to be developed with a maximum number of 14 dwelling units, although less density is allowed at the developers discretion. Pfi RRKS11RAILS DEDICATION As previously mentioned, the development is part of the Winkler/Jackson planned unit development. This PUD provided the parks dedication which is now part of Slater Acres Park. Consequently, this development will have no parks dedication requirements. As he Commission reviews the attached site plan for this development, you will note that the cul-de-sac that is proposed runs approximately 30 feet from the parks edge. This cul- de-sac presents both an opportunity and a potential problem issue for the park. Staff is concerned that the intrusion of the cul-de-sac close to the parks edge will present both a sual incompatibility with the park as well as the potential for undesirable access from the cul-de-sac to the park. Both of these are of greater concern if there is a significant loss of vegetation along this park boundary. As n opportunity, staff is proposing (see standard plate #1A) the construction of an eight foo wide bituminous trail from the end of the cul-de-sac into the park making connection wit an existing trail near the existing hard court. In conjunction with the trail, staff would be ecommending that two landscape berms be created and vegetated to act as a visual scr en and a psychological barrier for others than pedestrians or bicyclists. St. Charles Woods Addition Page -2- Obviously, the other consideration for the Commission is to simply require that this cul-de- sac be withdrawn a greater distance from the property line. Staff is also concerned relative to the housing pad locations for Lots 11 & 12. The building requirements would allow houses as close as five feet from the property line if there is a garage. The Commission may wish to consider the position of creating a bigger set back from the property line for any house. RECOMMENDATIONS (1) That this has fulfilled its park land dedication requirement. (2) That this development make a cash trails dedication. (3) a) Provide an eight foot wide bituminous trail connection from the cul-de-sac to the park and a 20 foot wide easement to accommodate the said trailway. With this trailway, landscape berms be development and designed to also act as a buffer; Or b) That the cul-de-sac be withdrawn a greater distance from the property line. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS Water Quality: This 10 acre development is located in the upper reaches of drainage basin A in southwest Eagan. Under the existing storm sewer system configuration, development of the site will generate runoff which discharges directly to Pond AP-19, a shallow .7-acre wetland in Slater Acres Park classified as a scenic recreation water body in the City water quality management plan. The pond currently receives direct discharge from 14 acres of existing single family residential developments. To mitigate the impact of runoff from the proposed development on Pond AP-19, the developer proposes to modify the storm system along Slater Road to discharge runoff from 6.4 acres of the proposed development to Pond AP-45, a sediment basin west of Slater Road. In addition, this modification would also divert to Pond AP-45 an additional 5.2 acres of residential area which currently drains directly to Pond AP-19. Finally, the developer would like to discharge runoff from about 3.7 acres of the proposed development directly to Pond AP-19, partially in an effort to reduce impacts to significant trees on the site. Modeling by staff indicates the proposal will result in no net increase in loading or total phosphorus concentration in Pond AP-1 9 as a result of the development. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the water quality mitigation proposal. St. Charles Woods Addition Pa e tiands: n Th developer's consultant has conducted a wetland survey for the parcel. The results of that survey are contained in a report dated February 7, 1994. Two small wetlands tot ling .12 acres lie partially or wholly within the site. The first wetland is located in the no hwest corner of the site and would not be filled or drained. The second lies adjacent to 3later Road in the south west portion of the site. The developer's consultant contends th t this wetland may be exempted from regulation under the WCA and is currently as embling information to document this claim. However, staff have not received the information yet and can therefore not make a recommendation. COMMENDATIONS (1) The developer's conceptual proposal to mitigate water quality impacts to Pond AP- 19 is approved. The specific design of the plan must be reviewed and approved by City water resources staff before issuance of the final plat. (2) Filling or draining of any wetlands subject to regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act is prohibited. EE PRESERVATION Th Th developer has submitted a tree preservation plan. A large percentage of this 15.1 ac a site is covered with predominantly 10 to 30 inch bur and red oaks, along with some s all diameter black cherry trees. A total of 194 significant trees currently exist on the sit . Of these trees, approximately 25.7% or 50 significant trees will be lost through the sit development. Of course, with the tree replacement guidelines, the developer will be re ponsible for planting two Category B 2 1/2 inch diameter trees as mitigation for the los woodlands. It hould also be noted that the developer has indicated that 6 of the 24 lots on this site will be custom graded in order to reduce future tree loss. The remaining 18 lots will be gr ded at the time of initial site development because of specific site terrain needs or lack of ees on the housing pad. RECOMMENDATIONS (1) To require the developer plant two Category B trees as mitigation for the losses of significant trees and, of course, with the tree preservation guidelines. (2) To acknowledge that the presence of significant trees on each lot within the development will require future builders to prepare individual tree preservation plans at time of building permit application. St. Charles Woods Addition Page -4- FOR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (1) Recommend a cash trails dedication. (2) To make a recommendation regarding an eight foot. wide bituminous trailway with easement, and provision for providing landscape berms or require a set back of the cul-de-sac from the property lines. (3) Developers proposal to mitigate water quality impact on Pond AP-19 be approved, subject to the specific review of a detailed- plan and approved by City water resources staff before issuance of final plat. (4) Filling or draining of any wetlands subject to regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act is prohibited. (5) Require the developer to plant two Category B trees as mitigation for loss of significant trees. (6) Acknowledge the presence of significant trees on lots within the subdivision which will require future developers to prepare individual lot tree preservation plans. KV/lk L4/STCHARLES.MAR .1-~~ 1 I I 00- Ir I ~t A \ . 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L illy • 4 d Date: mitigating impacts to Slater Acres MARCH '94 1 A Mks s r«r~.taon- Park from St. Charles Wood Addition Revisions: department `c Nh ^qi4: Y~ii '^'NP dfl MEMO city of eagan DATE: MARCH 10, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION Q, DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION SUBJECT: COMMUNITY FESTIVAL SURVEY - WARMING SHELTER SURVEY RESULTS BACKGROUND At the February Commission meeting, staff presented partial results of the Community Festival Survey. The random sample provided one view of the Community's opinions concerning a potential new community festival. This memorandum provides the perspectives of another community population. WARMING SHELTER SAMPLES The analysis that follows is from data found in survey questionnaires offered randomly to adults at warming shelters on January 7 and 8, 1994. The Winter Recreation Leaders were instructed to approach five or six adults each hour the shelter was open. The probability of being asked to respond to the survey was subject to being at a shelter on either of those two days and whether the hourly quota had been filled. One hundred thirty six (136) questionnaires were returned. A total of 300 survey forms had been issued to the warming shelters. January 7 was a bitterly cold day which reduced the number of potential respondents. WARMING SHELTER SURVEY RESULTS The data is again presented in two forms. First, the highlights of the results of the sample as a whole are discussed. Next, the responses from representative sub-groups are reviewed. 10~• - Community Festival Survey Warming Shelter Survey Results Page -2- The typical kinds of community festivals warming shelter survey respondents have attended are: July 4, 73%; arts and craft shows, 29%, and winter festivals, 26%. Ten percent of the sample have experienced festivals such as Heritage Days, corn feeds or historical re-enactments. Community festival activities that are of interest include: fireworks, 85%, parades, 57%; athletic contests and carnivals, 53%. Food booths and arts and crafts shows interest 35% of the sample. A festival is most appealing when activities are within walking distance, 61%; 46% of the sample said that one site was best. The warming shelter respondents demonstrate no highly preferred length for a community festival; 35% thought one day is sufficient, for 32% 3-5 hours is best. Another 28% consider three days are needed and two days are sufficient for 26% of the sample. Summer is the preferred season for a festival, 82%. Fall and spring, however, appeal to 41 % of the sample. Twenty-six percent are of the opinion that a festival should be held in winter. The respondents are of the opinion that a community festival would provide the opportunity to have fun, 87%; sample food, 65%; and attend performances, 58%. Sixteen (16) people would serve on a planning committee and 23 identified with the opportunity to organize an activity. The warming shelter sample respondents suggested that Eagan's identity is families, 63%; and growth, 54%. Thirty-one percent (31%) of the sample also named youth and the Lone Oak Tree. Establishment of the Town of Eagan was selected by 51% of the respondents as a historical event that could be celebrated in a festival. Pilot Knob and Black Dog Village were named by 17% and 13% of the respondents. Comments were received from several persons concerning unfamiliarity with historical Eagan as named on the questionnaire. Who should be involved in planning a community festival? The most frequently mentioned groups are: Parks and Recreation, 74%; business community, 51%; and the Chamber of Commerce, 50%. Forty-three percent (43%) are of the opinion that schools should be involved, a quarter of the respondents identified churches, senior citizens and service clubs. Community Festival Survey - Warming Shelter Survey Results Page -3- Should a new community festival be announced; 14 respondents, 10% of the sample, said they would serve on the planning committee, 8% would organize a club they belong to in planning and activity and 18% would work a booth. Seventy-five percent (75%) would bring their families to events, and 26% would take part in activities on their own. Three percent (3%) probably would not attend. The median rating for the importance of developing a new community festival for this group of survey respondents is 7. The scale is from 1-10 with 10 being highest. Sixteen people took advantage of the opportunity to comment. These respondents view a festival as a means to learn of Eagan's history and to create a sense of community and identity. One respondent, new to the area, feels the need for a community area like a "downtown," another is of the opinion that a festival for all surrounding communities would be appropriate. One individual said, "I love this place." ANALYSIS The warming shelter survey results show strong support for a new community festival from many respondents. The median importance of 7 demonstrates that an equal number of respondents selected 7 or higher as those selecting 7 and lower. A description of what the survey respondents are saying is: If Parks and Recreation, the business community and the Chamber of Commerce along with the schools, churches and service organizations plan a community festival celebrating the establishment of the Town of Eagan; that lasts for anywhere between three hours and three days in the summer or maybe spring or fall, individuals would bring their families or take part themselves at a site where activities are within walking distance to have fun, sample food and attend performances. They would look for fireworks, parades, a carnival and athletic contests. Potential planners, organizers and workers from this survey sample are 8% to 18% of the 136 respondents. For the Commissions' convenience, the random sample analysis previously presented is as follows: 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: if 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 tP~• - Community Festival Survey - Warming Shelter Survey Results Page -4- 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. WHY SIMILARITIES: WHY DIFFERENCES? A perspective on the two survey sample groups is appropriate at this juncture. The sub- group analysis in the next section will provide added insight, however, in general terms the following assumptions are made: • The random sample provided a cross section of city residents in a neutral setting; their home. • The warming shelter sample was comprised of individuals who had come to an activity site for a purpose, that being outdoor recreation. • Both samples are primarily comprised of people who have lived in Eagan for less than five years or six to ten years. • The warming shelter sample is heavily weighted by households of two adults with two or three children. The views of childless households are muted by the skewed nature of the respondent demographics. • A random sample provides the best opportunity for unbiased survey results. • Generalization of results from a skewed population is neither reliable or valid. Both survey sample groups look to organizations to provide the impetus for a new community festival; Parks and Recreation, the Chamber of Commerce and the business community in particular. The warming shelter respondents perceive a larger role for schools and churches than the random sample suggested. Service groups are believed to have a large role by the random sample. The random sample results are more definitive in terms of preferred season and optimum length of time for a community festival. A consensus is not evident among the warming shelter respondents. (,1. Community Festival Survey Warming Shelter Survey Results Page -5- Both survey groups would bring their families or come to take part in a community festival to have fun, sample food and attend performances. Differences in perspectives are found concerning arts and crafts shows, carnivals and athletic contests. Similarities again emerge concerning fireworks and parades being important. Both groups provide limited numbers of planners, organizers or workers. SUB GROUPS Have lived in Eagan less than 5 years: 53 respondents. The median importance placed on developing a new community festival is 6 for this warming shelter response group. These newer Eagan residents would come to a summer festival celebrating the establishment of the Town of Eagan that last 3-5 hours to one day with all activities within walking distance. Parks and Recreation and the business community are identified as the primary planners. This group would bring their families to have fun, sample food, attend performances, fireworks and parades. They would also take part in athletic contests and carnival activities. Planners, organizers and workers are few in number. Have lived in Eagan 6-10 years: 43 respondents. A median importance of 7 is placed on the establishment of a new community festival by this sub group. These respondents would bring their families to a one- day festival at one site in the summer. They identify Parks and Recreation, the Chamber of Commerce, the business community and the schools as primary planners. These respondents would come to celebrate the establishment of the Town of Eagan to have fun, sample food, attend fireworks, parades, performances and a carnival. They would take part in athletic contests and mention some interest in arts and crafts. About a quarter of the sample would work in a booth, 12% (5) would serve on the planning committee or organize their club for an activity. Two adults, two children: 29 respondents. The median importance this sub group places on a new community festival is 6. These respondents would bring their families to a summer festival of 3-5 hours to one day duration. A festival celebrating the establishment of the Town of Eagan should provide fireworks (100%), parades and a carnival. Reasons for coming include to have fun, view arts and crafts, sample food, attend performances and to take part in athletic contests. The primary planner should be Parks and Recreation followed by the schools and business community. Five planning committee volunteers are found here. Community Festival Survey - Warming Shelter Survey Results Page -6- Two adults. three children: 35 respondents. This sub group places a median importance of 7 on the establishment of a new community festival. The fewest number of planners and workers from the warming shelter sample are found here. If Parks and Recreation and the Chamber of Commerce, the primary planners, announce a new festival celebrating the establishment of the Town of Eagan, this group will bring their families to a summer - but spring and fall are all right too - festival that lasts 3 hours to 3 days at one site. They would come to have fun, view fireworks, parades, sample food, attend performances and a carnival. Arts and crafts shows and athletic contests are of equal importance, 40%. FOR COMMISSION ACTION No action is required of the Commission at this time. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a survey "second opinion," to stimulate discussion on the topic of community festivals. However, unless there is specific direction pertaining to this issue, staff will assume that it has completed the work on this task for the Commission. DP:KV/lk c4/sufIVEYW3.REs (A . MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: JOHN K VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS DATE: MARCH 2, 1994 SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR ISTEA GRANT FUNDING - TRAILS CONNECTION WITH MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY Introduction The purpose of this memorandum is to request Commission authorization to submit a grant application to the Metropolitan Council, to secure matching federal funds for the development of a trailway connection, and enhancements between the City of Eagan trail system and the Minnesota River Valley network of trails. Since fall 1992 the city has been actively involved with the consortium of other communities and agencies from the Minnesota Valley area (Minneapolis, St. Paul, Dakota County, Mendota Heights, Bloomington, DNR) to pursue strategies for establishing trails connections between these communities, through linkages into the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Snelling State Park. Last year, the city submitted an application under the ISTEA program, for the same project, but fell just a few points short of the funding cutoff. With many of the larger regional trail projects being funded in 1993, the city anticipates a more favorable decision on it's application this year. Background In 1991 the United States Congress passed the Federal Intermodal Transportation Efficiency Act, also known as "ISTEA". Under this act a minimum of 10% of all federal highway transportation funds flowing to the states, must be used for alternative forms of transportation, with particular emphasis on bicycle and pedestrian trailways. In the metropolitan area the Metropolitan Council is responsible for administering the disbursement of ISTEA funds to eligible recipients, in coordination with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Metropolitan Council recently announced the availability of $13 million for the transportation enhancements component of the ISTEA program in the metropolitan area, for federal fiscal years 1995 through 1997. Under this program, a broad range of transportation enhancements are eligible to receive funding. These include pedestrian and bicycle trailways, support facilities (shelters, parking facilities, and signage) landscaping and scenic beautification, historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings. Associated costs for right of way acquisition, engineering and design services are also considered eligible project expenses. Under the ISTEA program ranking system, projects which address the following criteria will be assigned a priority ranking: 1. Fulfillment of ISTEA objectives 2. Completion of trail networks and missing "pedestrian links" 3. Projects which accomplish multiple objectives (i.e. scenic, historic and transportation) 4. Projects which demonstrate more than a local impact or benefit 5. A project schedule which is realistic and achievable 6. Projects with a strong supportive relationship to the intermodal transportation system. Applications under the ISTEA program must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council no later than April 1, 1994. Following the grant solicitation process the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Advisory Committee (an inter-agency task force) will perform a numerical scoring of each project based upon a 1,000 point ranking system. The top ranked projects will then be recommended to the Transportation Advisory Board who will 70. conduct public meetings on the project proposals and make final recommendation to the Metropolitan Council for funding. Final approval of the funded projects will be made by the Metropolitan Council at their June 23rd meeting. Similar to 1993, the ISTEA program will continue to offer a very favorable 80% federal cost share against a 20% local match for all eligible costs under the program. The local match must be in "hard dollars" and no "soft match" will be allowed. "Soft match" includes volunteer labor and donated materials. In-kind services provided by the city, such as direct material purchase or personnel services, are generally considered eligible. In addition to these conditions the project must follow Federal Highway Aid Project Implementation Guidelines, meet environmental documentation requirements, and be completed and available for public use no later than December 31, 1998. All funded facilities must be of a permanent nature and maintained in perpetuity by the grant applicant. Grant Project Proposal Staff is proposing that the city's ISTEA application for this project include four major components. Each of these components addresses a particular priority ranking criteria under the category of project enhancements. 1. Multi-use trail The grant application proposes construction of five key segments of bituminous trailway, completing a contiguous trails linkage between the Cedar Avenue pedestrian bridge, within Fort Snelling State Park, and the City of Eagan trail system. Under this proposal a bituminous trail would be constructed on the east side of Nicols Road between the state DNR trial along the Minnesota River (next to the Cedar Avenue pedestrian bridge) and Silver Bell Road. The trail would follow the north side of Silver Bell Road, crossing Highway 13 and linking with Cedarvale Boulevard. The trail would then parallel the north side of Cedarvale Boulevard to a juncture within existing trail along the east side of Nicols Road beginning at Beau-d-Rue Drive. A small section of trail would also be constructed between Cedarvale Boulevard and an existing trail on the east side of Rahn Road. The final segment would include a portion of trail on the east side of Nicols Road between Marble Lane and Rahn Park. The attached map illustrates the location of these trail segments. A total of 2.5 miles of off-road bituminous trails would be constructed at an estimated cost of $205,000. As a part of the project special precautionary measures would be implemented to ensure a safe crossing for pedestrians at Highway 13 (via an existing semaphore crosswalk system) and an at-grade railroad crossing along Nicols Road. When completed, this trails connection would provide a unique opportunity for the citizens of northern Dakota County to gain direct access to the pristine Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Snelling State Park. The trail would provide a direct link to the Cedar Avenue walkway opening up a new opportunity for pedestrian transportation to the Mall of America and other points of destination in Bloomington. In addition, the trail would link to a state DNR trail under construction in 1994 between the Cedar Avenue pedestrian bridge and 494 on the south side of the Minnesota River. This trail will eventually provide a direct connection to Fort Snelling State Park facilities and into the Minneapolis system of trails including access to Minnehaha Falls Regional Park and the West River Road trail. 2. Trailhead/Depot Reconstruction Under the ISTEA program guidelines, emphasis is placed on the enhancement of historical transportation buildings and facilities through interpretation, rehabilitation and operation. A review of historical records indicate that a small depot once existed in a "town" of Nicols an historic community at what is now the junction of Nicoll Road and the Chicago Northwestern Railway tracks. 11• Under the project proposal staff is recommending that the city take advantage of a unique opportunity to recreate the depot as a contemporary and functional point of interest, serving as a formal "entrance to the community." The interior of the station would be designed to provide interpretative graphics about the cultural, historical and natural history of the area as well as serving as a trailhead for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing trails into the Minnesota River Valley and Dakota County. Included with the depot would be a small parking area with sidewalks, bike racks, and landscaping enhancements. The estimated cost of reconstructing the depot and support facilities is $85,000. 3. Scenic Beautification The ISTEA program offers matching funds for scenic beautification including landscaping along trail corridors. In the interest of creating a "gateway approach" to the Minnesota River Valley, staff are proposing the implementation of boulevard landscaping along both sides of Silver Bell and Nicols Road from Highway 13 into Fort Snelling State Park. A colonnade of overstory deciduous trees would be placed along the roadway accenting the trail and creating a stronger sense of formality to the park and trailway entrance. The estimated cost for this component of the project is $40,000. 4. SiQna¢e The final component of the grant would be directional signage at key locations along the trail. At this point it is conceived that a monument type sign announcing the Minnesota Valley Trail Access would be constructed at the intersection of Highway 13 and Silver Bell Road. Additional directional signage would be placed at secondary arterial access points along Cedarvale, Nicols, Rahn and Diffley Road trails. The possibility also exists to add interpretive signs along the trail explaining such features as historic Cedar Avenue turnstile bridge. The estimated cost of signage is $15,000. 5. Design and Engineering A total of $35,000 for design, engineering and construction inspection, plus a $20,000 project contingency will also be included in the grant application. Project Financing A preliminary estimate of total cost under the city's ISTEA grant application is $400,000. The breakdown of costs for each of the components included within the project is as follows: (a) Multi-use pedestrian/bicycle trails - $205,000.00 (b) Interpretive shelter/depot reconstruction - $85,000.00 (c) Scenic beautification and landscaping - $40,000.00 (d) Signage - $15,000.00 (e) Design and Engineering (10%) $35,000.00 (f) Contingency (Approx. 5%) - $20,000.00 TOTAL $400,000.00 Of the total project cost, about 80% or $320,000 would be funded under the federal ISTEA grant program. Taking this into account, the city share of expenses for the project would be approximately $80,000. In terms of generating the city's matching portion, several alternatives are available for reducing the city's out-of-pocket contribution to the project. For instance, city maintenance forces could be used to install landscaping, signs, and other enhancements around the interpretive depot. Conceivably, city street maintenance personnel could assist with the placement and compaction of the aggregate base and paving operation for the trails. The city is also currently investigating with the Metropolitan Council the acceptability of using the city's engineering and parks and recreation department staff to perform much of the design and engineering work associated with the project. There may, however, be some question of eligibility in terms of the project funding criteria. ~L' In addition to these force account efforts, the city has also been working with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) during the past year concerning plans of the MWCC for installing a new interceptor pipe under the existing Nicols Road between the railway line and Minnesota River. This work is tentatively scheduled to begin in the fall of 1994 pending issuance of a permit by the city. Under that project, the possibility exists to involve the MWCC in construction of a pedestrian trail adjacent to Nicols Road and to use that portion of the project as a city match against the federal ISTEA grant. A final understanding between the MWCC and city is anticipated within the next several weeks. In summary, the city's actual out of pocket expense could be less than the $80,000 matching portion. Of the remaining amount, the balance of funds would likely be generated through the city's trail dedication account. For Commission Action Staff is requesting that the Commission approve, deny, or modify an application to the Metropolitan Council, Transpo ation Advisory Board for federal cost sharing of trails development and enhancements into the Mines to 'ver Valley, under the federal ISTEA program. J VonDeLinde perintendent of Parks /nab 116:apnwc.061 `13 • 00 Isola - EXHIBIT B eaem.,,/on • LOr SPUR TRAILS DEVELOPMENT MAP i o Tcao •croo y, .y. 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V MEMO. city of eagan DATE: MARCH 109 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION SUBJECT: STAFF REVIEW; MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR COUNTYBIKEWAY TRAILS ISSUE The County asked us to revise the current maintenance agreement between the County and the various cities within the County for the maintenance of the County bikeway trails. Staff is looking for comments concerning the attached proposed draft agreement. BACKGROUND Since 1977, the City of Eagan and the County have had an agreement regarding the construction and maintenance of bituminous trailways along County roads. Essentially, the agreement provides for the construction of bikeways which are designated within the County's bikeway plan. Design and cost of construction are covered under this agreement. It has been the City's responsibility to maintain the trallway surface once construction has been completed and the trails accepted by the community. Dakota County staff states that the reasons for upgrading the agreement include the addition of a kiosk to the bike system. The previous agreement did not provide for any such construction and under this draft proposal, they are proposing that repair and reconstruction of the kiosk will be shared equally between the City and the County. The City, however, will be responsible for routine maintenance and trash removal. Another reason for the maintenance agreement is the standard by which the trails have been maintained. Eagan has developed a five-year bituminous maintenance program by which we routinely review trails for maintenance including patching, crack filling and seal coating. The City also routinely provides sweeping of the trails each spring. This Is not necessarily the case in other communities where trails are not maintained as Eagan's are. The County wishes to better define trail maintenance in each community through adoption of a plan submission. The plan submission would then become the blueprint for the Page -2- City's routine improvement of the trailways. The current agreement does not carry such visions. This is defined in Article 7 of the draft document. Also new is Sections 8, 9 and 10, and rewording of the remainder of the document. STAFF COMMENTS Staff has already reviewed with the County Planning staff certain aspects of the document. These comments pertain more to the layout clarity of the document rather than content. The Advisory Commission is asked to review this document for recommendation to the City Council and to the make any suggestions for revisions they feel appropriate. FOR COMMISSION ACTION To review the maintenance agreement for bikeway trails between Dakota County and the City of Eagan, make a recommendation for changes and modifications and recommend a preliminary draft for the City Council. KV/lk L4/BIKETML AGR 1)1. t MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY BIKEWAY TRAILS BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF DAKOTA AND THE CITY OF THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the County of Dakota, hereinafter referred to as "County", and the City of , hereinafter referred to as "City'. WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into an Agreement relating to the maintenance of Separated Bikeway Trails located within the corporate limits of the City; and WHEREAS, the City has the authority to execute this Agreement as a binding legal obligation, fully enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions as shown by the attached resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the County has the authority to execute this Agreement as a binding legal obligation, fully enforceable in accordance with its terms and conditions as shown by the attached County Board Resolution # NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein the parties agree as follows: '1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to define the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to the maintenance of Separated Bikeway Trails. For purposes of this Agreement 'Separated Bikeway Trails' means existing or future bike trails located along County roads within the corporate limits of the City or located along City streets, in accordance with the Dakota County Bikeway System Plan as adopted by the County Board of Commissioners in 1977, last amended in March 1989, and as that plan may be amended from time to time (hereinafter "Bikeway System Plan'). 2. Term. This Agreement shall be in force and effect from the date of execution by all parties and shall continue in effect for the life of the Separated Bikeway Trails and Trail facilities, until terminated in accordance with the provisions herein. 3. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon one year written notice and a showing that the Agreement is no longer necessary or feasible. The determination that the Agreement is no longer necessary or feasible is subject to dispute resolution as described herein. 1 Termination of this Agreement shall not discharge any liability, responsibility or right of any party which arises from the performance of or failure to adequately perform the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination. Nor shall termination discharge any obligation which by its nature would survive after the date of termination. 4. Construction. Separated Bikeway Trails may be constructed by the County or the City in accordance with the Bikeway System Plan . Design and costs of construction are covered under separate agreement. Design plans and specifications shall be duly approved by the representative of the City prior to. future construction of any Separated Bikeway Trail covered by this Maintenance Agreement. 5. Commencement of Maintenance. For Separated Bikeway Trails constructed by the County, the County will provide the City with a Notice of Completion and a set of plans, upon completion of construction. Upon completion of construction of Separated Bikeway Trails constructed by the City or upon receipt of the Notice of Completion for Separated Bikeway Trails constructed by the County, the City will commence maintenance of the Separated Bikeway Trails in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 6. Maintenance Terms. In accordance with the Bikeway System Plan, and as the Plan may from time to time be amended, the City shall provide maintenance for the Separated Bikeway Trails, including, but not limited to, the following: A. Seal coating, as necessary to prevent premature structural deterioration and to maintain a smooth, hard surface suitable for all user groups. An alternative method of protection may be used if approved by the County Highway Engineer or his/her designee. B. Surface patching and edge repairs as necessary to provide a smooth, safe and usable surface. C. Cleaning, including debris, leaf and sand removal, as necessary. D. Maintenance of visible pavement markings. E. Repair and replacement of signs and kiosks. Costs of major repair and reconstruction of kiosks will be shared equally by the City and County. The County will provide the the City with signs for the Separated Bikeway Trails. F. Trash removal at kiosk sites. G. Snow removal at the discretion of the City. The City shall notify the County Office of Planning if and where the City provides snow removal on the Separated Bikeway Trails. Except as otherwise stated, the City is responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, supplies, tools and other items and costs necessary for the performance of any and all maintenance. All materials used by the City in the performance of the work under this Agreement shall conform to the requirements of MN/DOT specifications, if applicable. 7. Plan Approval. The City shall present a plan to the County Planning Department covering the scope and schedule for maintenance work no later than June 1, 1994, and every three years thereafter, or sooner if the plan changes. The County has 30 days to approve or disapprove the plan or proposed changes. If the County fails to disapprove the plan within 30 days, it shall be deemed approved. Upon a request made prior to the end of the 30 days, the County may have up to an additional ten work days to review the plan. If the plan is approved, the City shall abide by the terms and conditions of the plan. If it fails to do so the County may perform the scheduled maintenance work and charge the City for the cost of the same. If the plan is not approved, the City and County may work together to negotiate an acceptable resolution or one or either party may, at any time, have the matter settled by arbitration pursuant to the Uniform Arbitration Act, Minn. Stat. 1§572.08, at seq., provided the County Board and City Council have been advised of the dispute. 8. Failure To Submit A Plan. If no plan is submitted, the County may perform the maintenance work the County deems necessary and charge the City for the cost of the same. These costs are not subject to Dispute Resolution pursuant to paragraph 9. Compliance with the material terms of an existing, approved maintenance plan is a con4ition for all future County funding of Separated Bikeway Trails in the City. 9. Cooperation. The County and City shall cooperate and use their reasonable efforts to ensure prompt implementation of the various provisions of this Agreement. The parties agree to, in good faith, undertake resolution of any disputes in an equitable and timely manner. 10. Dilute Resolution. Any dispute under this Agreement, including the disapproval of a maintenance plan, shall upon the request of either party, be submitted to arbitration pursuant to the Uniform Arbitration Act, Minn. Stat. §1572.08, at seq., provided the County Board and City Council have been advised of the 2 ~G• - a .dispute. The County and the City shall mutually agree upon one neutral arbitrator. If no agreement can be reached within a reasonable time, not to exceed two weeks, the County and the City shall each choose one arbitrator. The two arbitrators chosen shall confer and jointly select a third arbitrator to complete a panel. All proceedings before the arbitrator(s) shall be informal. A party shall select a person or persons to present their respective cases. Established legal procedure and evidentiary rules may be used as a guide in conducting the proceeding, however, formal rules of evidence shall not apply to the proceeding. The County and City shall have the right of discovery regarding any matter, not privileged by law, which is relevant to the dispute. The methods of discovery shall include all recognized methods of discovery for civil court actions. Disagreements between the County and City regarding the nature or extent of discovery shall be submitted to the arbitrator(s). The arbitrator(s) shall hear the dispute and make findings, recommendations and an award concerning the dispute. The award shall be delivered personally or by certified mail to the County Board or City Council, and their respective representatives. The arbitrator(s) shall provide reasons for the decision in writing. In its decision, the arbitrator(s) shall decide the extent to which each of the parties shall bear the reasonable cost of resolving the dispute, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees incurred for such arbitration. The decision shall be final and binding upon the parties, if, in the opinion of the arbitrator(s), the total monetary impact of the decision upon either party does not exceed $20,000.00, annually. In the event the arbitrator(s) decide that the total monetary impact of its decision equals or exceeds that amount, the arbitrator(s)'s decision shall be appealable by either party to the District Court, State of Minnesota, First Judicial District, per applicable law. 11. Independent Contractor. It is agreed that nothing herein contained is intended or should be construed in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of agents, partners, joint venturers or associates between the parties hereto or as constituting City as the employee of the County for any purpose or in any manner whatsoever. 12. Mutual Indemnification. Each party shall be liable for its own acts to the extent provided by law and hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the other, its officers and employees against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages, expenses, claims or actions, including attorney's fees which the other, its officers and employees may hereafter sustain, incur or be required to pay, arising out of or by reason of any act or omission of the party, its agents, servants or employees, in the execution, performance, or failure to adequately perform its obligations pursuant to this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the County's and City's liability shall be limited by the provisions of the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 466 or other applicable law. 13. Rights/Remedies. All remedies available to either party under the terms of this Agreement or by law are cumulative and may be exercised concurrently or separately, and the exercise of any one remedy shall not be deemed an election of such remedy to the exclusion of other remedies. The waiver of any default by either party, or the failure to give notice of any default, shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent default or be deemed to be a failure to give such notice with respect to any subsequent default unless stated to be such in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the County and City. 14. Duty to Mitigate. Both parties shall use their best efforts to mitigate any damages which might be suffered by reason of any event giving rise to a remedy hereunder. 15. Authorized Representative. The following named persons are designated the Authorized Representatives of parties for purposes of this Agreement. These persons have authority to bind the party they represent and to consent to modifications and subcontracts, except that, as to the County, the Authorized Representative shall have only the authority specifically or generally granted by the County Board. Notification required to be provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided to the following named persons and addresses unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, or in a modification of this Agreement. To City: To County: Name: Name: Lou Breimhurst Title: Title: Dakota County Physical Development Dir. Address: Address: 14955 Galaxie Ave Apple Valley, MN 55124 Phone Number: Phone Number.(612) 891-7005 16. Modifications. Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing, signed by Authorized Representatives of the County and City. 17. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable. If any part of this Agreement is rendered void, invalid, or unenforceable, such rendering shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement unless the part or parts which are void, invalid or otherwise unenforceable shall substantially impair the value of the entire Agreement with respect to either party- 18. Final Agreement. This Agreement is the final expression of the agreement of the parties and the complete and exclusive statement of the terms agreed upon, and shall supersede all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements. There are no representations, wan -Andes, or stipulations, either oral or written, not herein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed. Approved as to fora: COUNTY OF DAKOTA By Assistant County Attorney/date Title Date of Signature Approved as to execution: Attest Date of Signature Assistant County Attorney/date Approved by Dakota County Board Resolution No. CITY OF By Title Date of Signature By Title Date of Signature K/BIKEWAY 4 g$. TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: PUBLIC RESPONSE TO CITY PROPOSAL FOR ALUM TREATMENT OF CARLSON LAKE DATE: MARCH 1, 1994 ,Sim ary of Issue A public information meeting will be held on Thursday, March 10 to gather public comment on a proposal to treat Carlson Lake with alum this spring. The proposed treatment is intended to reduce algae blooms in the lake which threaten the survival of the lake's gamefish populations and compromise its recreational use and scenic qualities during the summer. As part of this effort, City staff are also seeking greater cooperation from residents in the direct drainage of Carlson Lake to reduce phosphorus entering the lake through the storm sewer system. A summary of comments received at the public information meeting will be prepared and distributed at the Advisory Park, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission meeting on March 14. Background An evaluation of four options for control of nuisance algae populations in Carlson Lake was prepared by staff and a consultant. The results of that evaluation are contained in a memo dated February 4, 1994 prepared by staff for the Commission. On the basis of this evaluation, the application of alum to the lake was tentatively recommended as the preferred treatment alternative by staff. At it's February 14 meeting, the Commission discussed these options and adopted a motion to support an alum treatment of Carlson Lake, pending the outcome of a public information meeting to gather comments on the proposal. Staff has scheduled a public information meeting for Thursday, March 10 at City Hall to discuss the proposal and will prepare a summary of comments for distribution and discussion at the Commission's March 14 meeting. Attached is a cover letter and fact sheet on alum treatments prepared by staff and sent to all residents in the direct drainage of Carlson Lake. An analysis of the watershed and lake suggests that over 60% of the phosphorus pollution entering the lake comes from less than 23% of the total watershed that drains directly to Carlson Lake through the storm sewer system. While some residents appear to be making a good-faith effort to practice "lake-friendly" lawn care practices, anecdotal evidence indicates many are not inspite of catch basin stenciling, doorhanger distribution, and other public information efforts.- The approach being pursued by 8~ City staff is to try to encourage more wide-spread cooperation by watershed residents in reducing pollutant inputs to Carlson Lake as part of a larger cooperative effort with the City to improve the quality of an important neighborhood resource. Another issue has also arisen. Staff was contacted by a resident on Pond LP-44 regarding whether the City could include that pond in it's alum treatment, and indicated that residents around the pond might even be interested in covering the cost of the treatment. Pond LP-44 is located just north of Carlson Lake and discharges to Carlson Lake (Figure 1). It is classified as a nutrient basin in the City's water quality management plan. Modeling indicates that about 15% of the phosphorus load entering Carlson Lake enters from this pond. While the City has drainage and utility easements around the pond and over the storm sewer lines that enter and leave the pond, there is no public access to the pond itself. Staff is requesting that the resident's request for treatment of the pond be discussed with the Commission at the March 14th meeting. Commission Action Requested Pending the outcome of the public information meeting, it may be appropriate for the Commission to adopt a motion to pursue an alum treatment for Carlson Lake this spring. Staff is also requesting the Commission to provide guidance for staff regarding the request to treat Pond LP-44. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator ~3 . city of ecigcin THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA SHAWN HUNTER February 28, 1994 SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator Dear Carlson Lake Watershed Resident: E. J. VAN OVERBEKE CHy Clerk As part of Eagan's water quality management program, the City has been evaluating possible in-lake treatments for Carlson Lake to try to reduce the "pea soup" algae conditions and the floating mats of algae that occur in the lake during the summer. After evaluating several options, the City has tentatively selected the application of alum to the_lake as the preferred method of treatment. Alum is not a herbicide, but rather binds up the plant nutrient phosphorus so that it is unavailable to stimulate plant growth. If an alum treatment is pursued, it would be carried out in April. The costs of the treatment would be paid by the City. A fact sheet on alum treatments is enclosed. Before the City makes a final decision on whether to pursue the treatment, a public information meeting will be held to discuss this proposed treatment and answer your questions. An information meeting will be held on Thursday, March 10, 1994 at the Eagan Municipal Center located at 3830 Pilot Knob Road beginning at 7:00 p.m. If an in-lake treatment is pursued by the City, it's effectiveness in improving the quality of the lake over the long-term will be determined by watershed residents like you. Runoff from yards, driveways, and streets in the neighborhoods surrounding Carlson Lake is carried directly to the lake via the storm sewer system. If large amounts of pollutants continue to come in through the storm sewer system, the effectiveness of any in-lake treatment will be very short-lived. As a resident of the area that drains directly to Carlson Lake, you can make a tremendous contribution to improving the lake's water quality by doing the following: 1. Keep all grass clippings off hard surfaces like streets, driveways, and sidewalks this summer. In past years, Carlson Lake has been inundated by cut grass washed off neighborhood streets into the MUNICIPAL CENTER THE LONE OAK TREE v MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3830 PILOT KNOB 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/Affirmative Action Employer FAX: (612) 681.4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 TDD: (612) 454.8535 storm sewer system that discharges to the lake. In addition to affecting the aesthetics of the lake, grass clippings contain nutrients that stimulate the growth of the aquatic plants we're trying to control. 2. Use a no-phosphorus lawn fertilizer this spring. Testing of 160 residential 'lawn soils in Eagan indicated that over 55% of those lawns needed no phosphorus at all during the year because of naturally high soil phosphorus levels. If your lawn needs phosphorus, the best time to apply it is in September or early October. Applications at this time benefit your lawn most and harm lakes least. The Eagan Football Booster Club will be sponsoring a door-to-door fertilizer sale in your neighborhood in March and will be selling a high quality, no- phosphorus fertilizer. There may be other sources of no-phosphorus fertilizer available through retail outlets this year as well.. 3. Keep all fertilizers and lawn herbicides off hard surfaces and don't apply either before May 1. Applications before May 1 increase the chance that chemicals will be washed off your lawn into the storm sewer system by rain or snowmelt. I hope you'll take the time to read the enclosed material and consider attending the meeting on March 10. If you can't make the meeting and have questions or would like to discuss any related issues, please contact me at 681-4300. Thanks for your interest, cooperation, and support! Sin ely, Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator 5 "QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS" ON TREATMENT OF LAKES WITH ALUM What Is Alum? Ahtm is a chemical compound called aluminum sulfate. It is manufactured in both powdered and liquid slurry form. Why Is It Used In Lakes? Alum is most often used in lakes to remove and permanently tie up the plant nutrient phosphorus so that it is no longer available to feed nuisance algae growth. The availability of phosphorus has been identified as the most important factor affecting nuisance algae growths in many lakes, and work by City staff has confirmed that algae growth in Eagan's lakes are generally governed by the availability of phosphorus. The first recorded use of alum for lake treatments was in the 1960's in Wisconsin. Since then, it has been used in thousands of lakes around the world. Why Is The City Interested In Treating Carlson Lake With Alum? The recreational use and scenic qualities of Carlson Lake have been compromised in recent years because of large floating and suspended masses of algae that cover parts of the lake during most of the summer. Field investigations in Carlson Lake indicate that the growth of these masses is dependent on high concentrations of phosphorus, some of which comes from the sediment on the bottom of the lake. An alum treatment appears to be a cost-effective, environmentally acceptable means of controlling this source of phosphorus. If the treatment is successful And pollutants entering the lake through the storm sewer system are reduced, floating mats of algae should be reduced and water clarity should be greater during the late summer months. The survival of fish in the lake, especially during the winter, should also be enhanced. What Would I Notice About The Lake After Treatment? Immediately after the treatment, a milky-colored layer 2-3 inches thick will form along the bottom of the lake. Over the next 5-10 days, this layer will gradually compress to a thickness of 1/8 - 1/4 inch and become incorporated into the sediment on the bottom of the lake. After three weeks, there will be virtually no visible evidence that the lake has been treated. If It Works, How Long Will The Beneficial Effects Last? The City feels the benefits could last several years. One important factor in how long benefits will last is whether residents will help reduce the new loads of phosphorus entering Carlson Lake each year through the storm drainage system. If nothing is done to reduce the flow of these pollutants to Carlson Lake, benefits of the treatment will be short-term. The cover letter enclosed with this information sheet contains specific recommendations that you, as a resident of the Carlson Lake watershed, should follow to join the City in trying to improve Carlson Lake. A. What Risks Are There In Using Alum On Carlson Lake? Properly applied, the risks of using alum are very small . Aluminum is the third most abundant element in the earth, but too much aluminum can be toxic to aquatic life. However, the application rates which would be used for Carlson Lake would fall far short of the amounts considered toxic. Improper alum applications can also cause acidic conditions to develop in a lake. Buffering compounds are combined with the alum during application to prevent this situation from occurring. In addition, the type of water found in Carlson Lake is naturally resistant to acidification. How Will The Environmental Risks Be Minimized? In addition to the above precautions, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' Ecological Services Division would review, and must approve, the proposed alum application. As part of the review and approval process, fisheries and wildlife experts from the DNR will evaluate the proposal. Finally, the City would hire a qualified contractor who has conducted hundreds of alum treatments to make the application. Unlike many herbicide treatments, no post-treatment water contact or recreational water use restrictions are necessary for lakes treated with alum. If you have questions or would like more information, contact the City of Eagan's Water Resources Coordinator at 681-4300. CL. . 11 ISE 11 i , Figure ) JILIJ ?II p 41W 1 E3 CL.11 42" 36" 422 3 36'' L•VII JP HOSFOR ! JOHN H FIRST VII RK SQ_EM N t 12„ RCN JP- 3g ADD I N JP- TRICK CL.IV CL.I EAGAN o PARK XIS HILLS ` - } pig I P HI BE H ADDN."~~. w, st?uu ` 71 T Ir; p LA G PLAZA NEP• O` I 41P 69 '~o•, L EAGAN rn'. c'c~` .TN RJ P-51 Pond LP-44 L. V11 LP-45 ,r KENSING CL. 1 1 IsM ADD. 2 JT,'T I PL gem a ; ILOXINE D h r-^r r r ist AuD IPINTL. TH IR Carlson Lake LEXINGTON PDINTE HI' 1 1 ?i. ` I i LbA MAIL: V I 5 C HILL PA. / CL. VI ! 5. LR- G~ =P cL. 19 CL. 11 ter--- _ iLJ { Up + T- 1>?Ii€D ~--1^ 6 o !e"r Y f~ t! i! c _ •i ig" I ILD i Bp =34 VII LP-38 P-68 C L. 1 ~r CL. IV PARKVIEW Q t ~9~•'=: COURSE ArOTA LP-20 COUNTY LP-21 LP-29 BP 3jT CL.I 2 2 AC6L jEORGr-,OHM N DARK PARK CL. IV C L. I .a. CL. IV I2• JA •V LP-56 4CHAPEL HI EXCEPTIL'N BAPTIST CH R LP-13 CL. I V ~~(1 {NOT INCLUDED 1NLP0R CL. 1 12° "LP 15 L e~ MOW \j C L. I I I TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR RE: FISH LAKE BYPASS PROPOSAL DATE: MARCH 7, 1994 Background At a February 14 meeting of the Natural Resources Subcommittee, staff presented an evaluation of a series of proposals involving the construction of a bypass of Fish Lake outflows around Pond JP-5 in the Kingswood 3rd Addition. The principle purpose of the bypass was to improve water quality in Blackhawk Lake, one of six Class I direct contact recreation lakes in the City. A memo dated February 8 was prepared by staff and evaluated four options related to this proposal. The Natural Resources Subcommittee adopted a motion to pursue construction of the bypass and excavation of Pond JP-5, as well as to decrease the amount of excavation that would be required of the developer to mitigate water quality impacts for Kingswood 3rd Addition. Following this action, staff sent a written proposal to Mr. Jim Horne, developer for the Kingswood 3rd Addition. A copy of that memo is attached. The memo requested a response by the developer to the proposal by March 1 so that his concerns, if any, could be discussed at the March 14 Commission meeting. On Monday, March 7, 1994, staff received a written response from Mr. Horne's attorney, a copy of which is attached. Because of the lateness of the response, staff will need to review the correspondence this week and present a final proposal for Commission consideration at the March 14th meeting. Request for Commission Action Staff is requesting that the Commission assist in reviewing and finalizing a proposal regarding the Fish Lake bypass for consideration by the City Council. It would be appropriate for the Commission to consider adopting a motion supporting the proposal if the Commission elects to advance any proposal to the Council. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator ~O . city of acigcin THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA SHAWN HUNTER SANDRA A. MASIN February 18, 1994 THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator MR. JIM HORNE 1401 KINGS WOOD ROAD E.J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk PAGAN # MN 55123 Dear Mr. Horne: As you know, the City has completed a preliminary analysis to determine the benefits, costs, and impacts of bypassing outflows from Fish Lake to Blackhawk Lake around Pond JP-5 within the Kingswood 3rd Addition. I discussed the results of those analyses with your consulting engineer, Mr. Bob Weigert of Paramount Engineering, on Monday February 14 and gave him a copy of the report to forward to you. I've also reviewed the results of these analysis with various City staff and with the Natural Resources subcommittee of the City's Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission. As you know, one of the Commission's functions is to advise the City on matters relating to natural resources management and protection. While the City recognizes that the diversion of Fish Lake outflows around Pond JP-5 will degrade the quality of water in that pond, the benefits to Blackhawk Lake are compelling. Because of the high priority given to improving water quality in Blackhawk Lake by the City, the current proposal under consideration by the City is to pursue construction of the bypass under the following conditions: 1. The City will pay for the construction of the bypass. 2. To the maximum extent practicable, the bypass rout should stay within existing City easements. However, if additional City easements are necessary, they should be secured as allowed under Section B. Easements and Rights- of-Way in the Standard Conditions of Plat Approval for the Kingswood 3rd Addition preliminary plat. 3. To the maximum extent practicable, the loss of significant trees associated with construction of the bypass will be avoided. This will mean that the City will pursue construction of a siphon across the bottom of UNICIPAL CENTER THE LONE OAK TREE qt. MAINTENANCE FACILITY 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1807 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681.4600 PHONE: (612) 681-4300 FAX: (612) 681-4612 Equal Opportunity/Attlrrnattve Action Employer FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 TDD: (612) 45448535 the pond. If any significant trees are removed as a result of the project, mitigation for those impacts should be provided by the City on the Kingswood 3rd Addition property as per the City of Eagan's Tree Preservation Guidelines. 4. Construction of the bypass means that the water quality mitigation requirements associated with the Kingswood 3rd Addition to increase the wet pond volume of Pond JP-5 through excavation will be reduced from 1.2 acre-feet to .9 acre-feet. The excavation must occur in the north end of the pond and the excavation plan must be approved by City water resources staff. 5. The City intends to pursue excavation in Pond JP-5 to increase it's wet pond volume by an additional 2 acre- feet. The additional excavation will be done at no additional cost to the Kingswood 3rd Addition and will be done when available funding, City work priorities, and regulatory agency approvals allow. The intent of the excavation will be to increase the pollutant removal efficiency of Pond JP-5 but it is expected to result in improved water quality in Pond JP-5 also. If you have any comments or objections to this proposal, please notify me in writing by 4:00 p.m. March 3, 1994 and specifically identify your concerns and their basis. This item will be on the agenda of the March 14, 1994 Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission meeting and the information you provide will be included in the information packet that is send to the commission prior to the meeting. At the March 14 meeting, the Commission intends to make a final recommendation to the City Council for action on this item. If I receive no written notification from you prior by March 3, the City will proceed with the course of action outlined above. Thank you for your consideration. Sinc ely, Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator cc. Ken Vraa Tom Colbert Peggy Reichert Mike Dougherty Wayne Schwanz Lee Markel 2 JQTORNEIB AT LAW ARTHUR GILLEN ROGER 'KU N'1ZR LEVANDER, GILLEN & MILLER, P.A.. T iw is J. BEES0 ROLWS H. CRAWFORD $33 SOUTH ODNODRD STREET SUITE 402 P.O. BOX 298 KELLY J. HUH.AN I RUELL SOUTH ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA 55075 1ZCNETH J. ROHLF 41245141131 PAX 512.450.7384 FYJLABEIH J. WOLF JOSEPH P. LALLY HAROLD LcV NDER March 2, 1994 l9SO I9 2 Mr. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator 3501 Coachman Point Eagan, MN 55122 RE: Kingswood,3rd Additlon/JP-S Dear Mr. Brasch:. This letter is in response to your letter of February 18, 1994, wherein you propose the terms and conditions of the City's bypass of JP-5 through Kings Wood 3rd Addition. At the outset let us state that Home Development's aim has been to preserve as much of the natural beauty of Kings Wood 2 and Kings Wood 3 as possible including rolling hills, tree covered slopes and the "Pond of Kings Wood." Significant expenditures have been made to that end, and additional expenditures are contemplated. The bypass of water from Fish Lake directly to Blackhawk Lake by pipe will have a disastrous effect on the pond, lowering the pond level and increasing the phosphorous content due to the loss of the relatively clean discharge from Fish Lake. According to the report to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission dated February 8,1994, it would increase the concentration of phosphorous by 130% over the pre-bypass conditions. Your city inspector said it would degrade the pond to a slough. The Kings Wood Pond development (Kings Wood 3) is an upper scale development of 45 lots designed around this pond. The degradation of the pond could easily result in loss in taxable value of $100,000 per lot (including construction). Not only does this severely impact Home Development Corporation, it results in a potential loss of $4,500,000 of taxable value to the City, and a significant revenue loss as a result. We are strongly opposed to any degradation of the amount and quality of the water in this pond because it will have a negative effect on the natural beauty of the development and the quality of the houses built there. If the City wishes to persist in its efforts to bypass the Pond of Kings Wood, the minimal conditions to be contained in such an offer would include the following: Rich Brasch March 2, 1994 Page Two 1. The City will pay for the construction of the bypass. 2. To the maximum extent practicable, the bypass route should stay within existing City easements. However, if additional City easements are necessary, they should be secured as allowed under Section B. Easements and Rights-of-Way in the Standard Conditions of Plat Approval for the Kings Wood 3rd Addition preliminary plaL 3. No trees would be removed as part of this project. This will mean that the City would pursue construction of a siphon across the bottom of the pond. 4. The City will undertake at its sole cost and expense the additional excavation of JP-5 that is required to reduce the concentrations of phosphorous to the present level of 150 ppb. Such excavation will be completed no later than June 1, 1995. 5. Additional excavation of the depth of the southwest portion of JP-5 will be done by the City, and a level control pipe installed connecting the two portions of JP-5- 6. All Water Quality Dedication requirements in connection with the platting of Kings Wood 3rd Addition will be waived by the City. 7. The lateral storm sewer benefit assessment proposed by the City for Kings Wood 3rd Addition will be waived. 8. The installation of an outlet skimmer and reconstruction of storm water outlets as required by the City will be done by the City at the City's expense. 9. The City will install at its own cost the storm water drain from the present City property to JP-S. 10. The City will grant an easement to Home across City property for sewer and water services as shown on the previous Kings Wood 3rd Addition submittals. 11. The City will allow berming on the north end of City property up to the evergreens currently in place. 12. Horne will have the right of first refusal to any fill material removed from the pond by the City. Rich Brasch March 2, 1994 Page Three 13. The granting of easement construction rights herein will satisfy all park dedication requirements of Kings Wood 3rd Addition. 14. The City must indemnify Horne Development Corporation for any costs or damages it incurs in connection with claims by current lot owners arising out of alleged degradation of the pond. Yo very truly, Ro H. Crawford RHC:ln 4' . 1 . • '75 . I a ~II iNfw MEM.. city of eagan DATE: MARCH 4, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION SUBJECT: EAGAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION TO DATE The purpose of this memorandum is to alert you to the current level of youth in-house baseball and softball (1994) registrations. Based on the preliminary numbers available, we project an acute shortage of fields this year. EAA Registration Baseball has already registered 2.400 youth. This represents an increase of over 400 children from 1993. EAA had projected 2,300 youth. The increased participation translates to approximately 28 additional teams. Typically, EAA accepts late registrations throughout the month of March which will result in more new teams. Softball has already registered 1,000 children. One additional sign-up session has been announced. This EAA program has already increased by slightly over 100 children from a year ago. Youth softball could require field space for up to 15 new teams. What concerns staff is what has always concerned us; not enough fields and a growth rate that exceeds our oplimisti projections. Field Situation The Department anticipates a net loss of one ball field for 1994. The addition of two fields at Glacier Hills Elementary and one field at Pinewood Elementary are off-set by the probable loss of four fields at Unisys. As you are aware, EAA baseball and softball programs in 1993 utilized fields Monday through Saturday at the mite, squirt and minors levels. We seriously doubt that available field space can accommodate the increased numbers of participants in the customary format of play. Although the City does not provide facilities for the youth track program, it is of interest that EAA track has registered 800 children, up from the 600 participants a year ago. KV:DP/lk Ls/EM .REGIS.MMO g&. FEBRUARY 1994 DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS 1. Staff are integrally involved in a study along with LOGIS and six other metropolitan area cities to identify needs for computer software for Parks and Recreation applications. The areas under study include: • Facilities Reservations • League Scheduling • Facilities Maintenance • Activity Registration • Cash Management • Membership Management The current LOGIS computer applications for Parks & Recreation were designed ten years ago. No significant upgrades have been made in the last five years. Technology has surpassed what the old system is capable of providing. The work schedule is aggressive. An RFI is to be completed by the end of March, selection of primary vendors by the end of April and selection of vendor by the end of May. Implementation will be considered during the 1995 budget process. A local area network of the departments' computers will likely be an imperative piece of the application. The applications of primary interest to the department are Facilities Reservations, Activity Registration and League Scheduling. 2. Staff are coordinating a meeting with the Eagan Athletic Association and Dakota Hills Middle School personnel to attempt to minimize potential conflicts between school and community athletic programs. - 3. Two Eagan Bandy teams participated in a mini tournament at the John Rose Oval in Roseville on Saturday, March S. What a marvelous facility. While staff was there, the Eagan intermediate team won 2 mini games and the beginner team was 1 and 1. The children were having fun. '''Late Flash: Both teams won their respective division!''' 4. Eight NYSCA coaches clinics are scheduled this month. EAA and RAAA coaches will participate in this coaches certification program. EAA has moved to strive for 100% participation among its coaches. Staff could be working with 400 coaches this year. 5. Staff have visited with recreation personnel in Cottage Grove and Brooklyn Park to learn of Youth Development Programs. The two cities have differing approaches for meeting the needs in their communities. Eagan hopes to define its own program approach in the next 2 or 3 weeks. 6. Requests from the community for use of tennis courts, soccer and ball fields have begun to come in. It seems early this year. Specific department and youth needs are only now being formulated. 7. Letters of inquiry concerning interest in returning have gone out to last year's playground, concession and tennis staff. A high percentage of return is again anticipated. & In March, Eagan Seniors will lunch at the Old Country Buffet in Burnsville and hold a pot luck lunch at Oak Woods. 9. Turners' Gymnastics Center has approached the department concerning summer gymnastics camps. Staff have met with them for preliminary discussions. The department has not provided a gymnastics opportunity in the past. Subject to the camp structure, this may provide a satisfying introductory experience in gymnastics for Eagan youth. 10. Recreation staff will provide an information booth at the March 19, Independent School District 191 Academic Booster Club information fair. Various brochures and a slide presentation are planned. qi. Happenings Page -2- 11. The Winter Recreation sites are dosed for the season. February 27 was the final day warming shelters were open. The delayed opening (December 29) and two 4-day closures extended the season to the latest closing date in at least six years. Extreme cold and extreme warmth contributed to an unusual year. The parks maintenance staff are to be commended for one of the best seasons for ice surface conditions in spite of the cold and snow. 12. Adult broomball concluded February 14. 116 games were played by 24 men's and 16 co-rec teams. Men's teams played at Quarry Park and co-rec teams at Rahn Park and North River Hills Park in Burnsville. 13. Men's boot hockey saw eight teams play 28 games Sunday mornings at Goat Hill Park. Since the inaugural year in 1991, this was the best season for good sportsmanship and recreational fun. 14. Eleven four-on-four hockey teams tried to play Wednesdays at Rahn and Quarry Parks. Weather and forfeits created problems. 15. Two nature events are planned for spring. The first happens Tuesday, March 22, at Patrick Eagan Park. Jim Bradley will lead explorers in search of deer and a better understanding of their habitat. The second occurs April 16, again at Patrick Eagan Park, when Mr. Bradley takes hikers on a tour spotting signs that spring has sprung. 16. Softball teams are registering for the 1994 season. Returning teams register through March 12 and new teams March 15-18. Scheduling will be done March 21 through April 6 and the season begins April 25 through May 5. The season ends in late July, early August. Last year, 200 teams participated. 17. The Tiny Tots classes recently went on a field trip to the Leaps -N- Bounds Indoor Play Facility in Burnsville. For many children, it was their first time riding a school bus. It was also a great time for the kids to release all their "bundled up" energies. 18. Winter volleyball leagues are winding down. Two men's teams will be going to the Men's MRPA State Tournament in Hibbing on March 19-20. Three women's teams will be going to the Women's State Tournament in Alexandria also on March 19-20. Three co-rec teams will play in the MRPA State Tournament on March 26-27 in Maple Grove and Rochester. 19. Spring programs are just around the corner. Me Two, for two-year-olds and an adult, and an evening session of Play With Me, a parent/child together program, are new preschool offerings. There are many spring break special events for ages 6 through 12 during the week of March 28 through April 1. 20. With the ending of the winter recreation programs on February 17th, the Park Maintenance staff have been busy closing sites down, hauling in goals and gate boards, and picking up protective matting from shelters. 21. Preparations are underway for the mowing season, as maintenance staff rebuild mowing decks and sharpen cutting reels. 22. Lake aeration systems have been activated at both Fish Lake and Schwartz Lake in a coordinated effort with the Water Quality Division. The majority of this work consists of erecting protective fencing and signage as these systems create open water conditions. Inspection and maintenance of these systems will continue until ice out. 23. Park Maintenance has entered into an agreement with the Dakota County Sentence to Service program to use an additional work crew this summer. The arrangement will allow the city to use an STS work crew for approximately two months on maintenance and improvement projects. qq. Happenings Page -3- 24. Wood duck and bluebird house construction by Twin City Tree Trust is nearing completion. Thirty wood duck houses will be placed around various water bodies in city parks. Thirty bluebird houses will be set in open areas at city parks and trailways. 25. Arbor day presentations to third grade students in all nine Eagan elementary schools will begin in March. The initial visit will be to introduce the Arbor Day poster contest. 26. An oak wilt public education brochure design is now complete and at the printer. 20,000 copies will be mailed to city residents in mid-March. 27. Communication continues to take place between developers/builders and city staff in regards to tree preservation issues. Positive discussion has resulted in the preservation of many trees on each development project. This is a very good indication that the Tree Preservation Guidelines are working to save trees. 28. Park Maintenance workers Steve Taylor and Dan Curtin attended the annual State Pesticide Training Session in late February and an equipment repair school in early March. • March 14, 1994 Commission Meeting « March 15, 1994 Council Meeting Ccmm on/IL4PPEN.PF.d Ii9 MEM, city of eagan DATE: MARCH 4, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION SUBJECT: EAGAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION TO DATE The purpose of this memorandum is to-alert you to the current level of youth in-house baseball and softball (1994) registrations. Based on the preliminary numbers available, we project an acute shortage of fields this year. EAA Registration • Baseball has already registered 2.400 youth. This represents an increase of over 400 children from 1993. EAA had projected 2,300 youth. The increased participation translates to approximately 28 additional teams. Typically, EAA accepts late registrations throughout the month of March which will result in more new teams. Softball has already registered 1,000 children. One additional sign-up session has been announced. This EAA program has already increased by slightly over 100 children from a year ago. Youth softball could require field space for up to 15 new teams. What concerns staff is what has always concerned us; not enough fields and a growth rate that exceeds our optimistic projections. Field Situation The Department anticipates a net loss of one ball field for 1994. The addition of two fields at Glacier Hills Elementary and one field at Pinewood Elementary are off-set by the probable loss of four fields at Unisys. As you are aware, EAA baseball and softball programs in 1993 utilized fields Monday through Saturday at the mite, squirt and minors levels. We seriously doubt that available field space can accommodate the Increased numbers of participants in the customary format of play. Although the City does not provide facilities for the youth track program, it is of interest that EAA track has registered 800 children, up from the 600 participants a year ago. KV:DP Ik u MMMO Il~ =`.DNR Wildlife Section TEL:612-297-4961 Mar 04 94 12:04 No.003 P.01 r. February, 7, 1994 George Kubik Post-R" brand lax trnnsmittal memo 7871 ~dwvs • Park i Rec. Comm. Chair {r rom L4~ 3053 Pine Ridge Drive OIL rS Eagan, MN 55121 Dear Mr. Kubik, ` (i ~•4('L I am writing. to you to find out how we can get a hockey or skating rink in our area of town. I have inquired for the past 2 - 3 years and have always been told that we can't add any new rinks until we close an old rink since you don't have enough employees. Then Z noticed that you opened a huge skating rink at the acrner of Lexington and Diffley last year. I have only seen skaters there on one day this year. Since I drive through that intersection every day I have a pretty good view of any activity there. When I checked on a map (see the one I enclosed) I saw that there are six skating rinks north of Yankee Doodle Road. And that is considered the industrial area of town. Two of them are right across the street from each other (on either side of Pilot Knob Rd) If you look in the area south of Yankee Doodle Road and east of Pilot Knob Road - where the majority of the residents live - there are only three rinks and one of them borders on Pilot Knob Rd. That rink is right across the street from another rink too. I have to drive 1.5 miles to the closest rink to my home, Goat Bill. seeing that our city is only 5 miles across, that seems like a long distance to drive when we have a total of 16 rinks in the city. Can't you do something to make some.rinks available to all the kids who live in the eastern halt of town? it really doesn't seem fair to have all the rinks on one side of town and the rest of the kids have to do without. Could you please let as know how you could help out both our and surrounding neighborhoods with this problem. I know it's impossible to get a rink this year, but isn't there some way we could get a couple of rinks on the east side of town next year for sure? Please let me know what you find out. Thank you. Nancy B ley 712 N. Hay Lake Road Ragan, MN 55123 R-97X 612 297 4961 03-04-94 11:05A1[ P001 #22 DNR Wildlife Section TEL :612-297-4961 Mar 04 94 12:05 No.003 P.02 GoF~ February 16, 1994 Nancy Bailey 712 N. Hay Lake Road Eagan, MN 55123 Dear Nancy, Thank you for your letter expressing your concern regarding the need for a hockey or skating rink in your area of Eagan. The Eagan Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission appreciates hearing the concern of any Eagan resident concerning how we can provide improved service. I am forwarding your letter to the Chairman of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission with the recommendation that we discuss your concern at our next public meeting. i am also forwarding a copy to the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department so they will be advised of your letter. Thank you for your interest. We will review your comments and determine what course of action can be taken. You will be hearing from us in the near future. Sincerely, George H. Kubik 1-97X 612 29? 4961 03-04-94 11:05AM P002 #22 National Audubon Society Audubon Council Y 26 East Exchange Street, Suite 207 St. Paul, MN 55101 (612) 225-1830 FAX: (612) 225-4686 February 23, 1994 Mr. Ken Vraa, Director Parks and Recreation 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Dear Mr. Vraa, Over the past decade we have come to realize the complex nature of some of the choices we face in our communities. We want to protect the environment--air and water quality, and ecosystem integrity-- for ourselves and future generations. We also want to have economically viable communities and decent jobs. To many, it seems you have to pick environmental protection or economic viability. Others believe you can't have one without the other. Wetland protection exemplifies the kinds of conflicts that can arise when there are so many factors to consider. We recognize that we cannot continue to destroy wetlands as we have in the past. But we also recognize that the desire for more housing, developing business opportunities and other land uses may pose problems for protecting wetlands. How can we make good decisions about these important needs? The Minnesota Council of the National Audubon Society believes there are two important things that can be done to improve our chances of making good and fair decisions in the wetland protection process: 1)bring all those affected by and interested in the decisions together to discuss the issues; 2) base judgments on the best information available. To promote this process the Minnesota Audubon Council will hold a series of roundtable discussions in eight Minnesota communities, bringing together local government officials, citizens, developers and other interested parties to share perspectives about wetlands in their communities. These discussions should generate a lively exchange of ideas as well as provide valuable information about wetland laws, particularly avoiding and minimizing impacts on wetlands, and replacing wetland losses. 'Participants will gain an understanding of what they hold in common, what underlies their differences, and what information and program tools they can use for a more effective process. In April and May we will present two workshops that will serve as models for six others to be held around the state. We would like to team up with local co-sponsors to help us identify participants and publicize the events to a broad-based audience. You have been identified as a key contact for discussing sponsorship through your organization, or for your experience in community affairs. If I have not already done so, I will contact you soon, or you can contact me at (612) 225-1830. Sincerely, )T Jo Ann Musumeci cc: Cheryl Miller, Wetlands Coordinator la Minnesota Chapters of National Audubon Society: Agassiz • Albert Lea • Austin • Central Minnesota • Duluth • Fargo-Moorhead • Minneapolis • Minnesota River Valley • Mississippi Headwaters • St. Paul • White Pine • Wild River • Zumbro Valley Printed with soy-based ink on 100% tree-free paper made from the kenaf plant. DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT (612) 437-6608 8500 127TH STREET EAST - HASTINGS, MINNESOTA 55033 iv` R ¦ March 3, 1994 Thomas L. Hedges, Administrator City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Dear Mr. Hedges: As you may be aware, Dakota County recently established a Park and Recreation Advisory Committee (PARAC) to provide a citizen forum and advise the Dakota County Board of Commissioners on matters relating to the County Park System. The public is welcome to attend the PARAC meetings. Attached you will find a copy of the Agenda for their March 15, 1994 meeting. I will be sending you copies of the PARAC Meeting agendas on a regular basis to keep you advised of current issues being discussed by the Committee. Please call me if you have any questions or wish to have additional information on any item you see on the agendas. I hope you will find receiving the PARAC agendas useful in monitoring issues and activities in the County park or trails in your jurisdiction. Sincerely, Barb Schmidt, Director Dakota County Parks Department BS/sw cc: Louis J. Breimhurst, Physical Development Division Director Attachment: Printed on Recycled Paper AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AGENDA -PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY CONE IITTEE March 15, 1994 4:30-6:30 PM Western Service Center Conference Room #334 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 4:30 pm A. Call to Order - Chair William Holton B. Approval of Minutes of Preceding Meeting C. Approval of Agenda 4:40 pm D. Update on Park Planning Projects 1. Park System Policy Plan/Strategy Issues.........John Forrest/Eric Evenson ¦ Review of Draft Park Policy Plan to be mailed separately 6:15 pm E. Departmental Updates 1. Metro Council Parks Capital Improvement Program... Barb Schmidt Report on Lobbying Efforts 2. Development Projects Status Report Steve Sullivan 6:20 pm F. Business Items/Reports William Holton 1. Unfinished Business 2. New Business 3. Reports from Committee Members 4. Announcements: - Advisory Committee Orientation Session March 29, 1994, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Library Conference Room Western Service Center 6:30 pm G. Adjourn Future Agenda Items - 1993 Special Services Program Report - North Urban Trail Plan (June) - Oakwilt Control Program - Regional Parks Playground Options Ia5 REMINDER NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE WORKSHOP 6:00 PM TO: FISH LAKE DIAGNOSTIC/FEASIBILITY STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: REVIEW OF FISH LAKE MONITORING RESULTS AND AGENDA FOR UPCOMING PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING. DATE: MARCH 1, 1994 The Steering Committee for the Fish Lake Diagnostic/Feasibility Study is scheduled to meet from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14 to discuss several aspects of the project. An agenda for the meeting is attached. As Committee members may recall, a motion was passed by the Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission at its January 1994 meeting to designate the Commission's Natural Resource Subcommittee along with Mr. Dick Ouren, the Citizen's Lake Monitoring Volunteer for Fish Lake, as the steering committee for completion of this project. Staff would like to update members of the Subcommittee on several items. They are as follows: 1. Shortly after the January Commission meeting, staff contacted Dick Ouren to request his participation on the Fish Lake steering committee. Mr. Ouren expressed a strong interest in participating, but indicated his work schedule as a pilot was such that meetings on Monday Tuesday, or Wednesday would be very difficult for him to attend. If the rest of the steering committee concurs, staff proposes to meet separately with Mr. Ouren when it is not possible to schedule meetings of the steering committee that he can attend. 2. Attached is information on the report outline, preparation responsibilities, and timeline for completion of the diagnostic feasibility study. 3. Staff has scheduled a public information meeting for the Fish Lake diagnostic/ feasibility study for the evening of Thursday, March 24. Staff proposes that the agenda include a presentation of the key findings based on analysis of the monitoring data and watershed analysis. In addition, staff would like to involve the public in helping review a list of possible remedial measures that should be evaluated during the feasibility portion of the study. At the March 14 steering committee meeting, staff would like to present an overview of both proposed agenda items for Committee discussion and feed-back. I will look forward to meeting with on the 14th. Thanks for your time and effort. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator MEETING NOTICE FISH LAKE DIAGNOSTIC/FEASIBILITY STUDY STEERING COMMITTEE Meeting Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m., Monday March 14, 1994 Location: City Hall @ 3830 Pilot Knob Road -Conference Rooms A and B AGENDA 1. Over-view of Diagnostic/Feasibility Study Schedule (10 minutes) 2. Review of Monitoring and Watershed Assessment Results (20 minutes) 3. Review of List of Possible Remedial Actions (15 minutes) 4. Open discussion (15 minutes) TABLE 1 FISH LAKE DIAGNOSTIC STUDY OUTLINE Section Responsibility Title Page MW Table of Contents MW List of Tables, Figures, and Maps MW Executive Summary MW 1 INTRODUCTION A. History of Project Area and Fish Lake City B B. Why Project Took Place City C. Who was Involved in Completing the Project City D. Project Costs by Program Element City E. Project Milestones city 2. DIAGNOSTIC STUDY A. Methods Monitoring City Watershed Assessment City Data Management and Statistics City QA/QC City/M Lake Modeling MW Watershed Modeling MW/ C icy B . Results Project Area Land Use City Drainage City Soils City Geology City Point Sources City Community Profile City Precipitation/Climate City Fish Lake Results Current Uses and Access City Lake Morphometry City Lake Chemistry MW Current and Historical Lake Biology City Current and Historical System Hydrology MW Storm Sewer Flows Hydrologic Budget o„r,,d +N? Nutrient and Sediment Loading- It%J4Id MW Storm Sewer Loadings Nutrient and Sediment Balances Lake Diagnostics MW Nutrient, Chlorophyll-,& Hydrologic Budget Interactions from BATHTUB Modeling TABLE 1 FISH LAKE DIAGNOSTIC STUDY OUTLINE (Continued) Section Responsibility_ C. Discussion Assessment of Water Quality City Existing Quality Comparison with Ecoregion Means Comparison with Desired Uses Future Quality Comparison with Ecoregion Means Comparison with Desired Uses Water Quality Goals Comparison with Desired Uses City Qualitative Goals city Numerical Goals City/MW Comparison with Lake Diagnostics MW Comparison with Ecoregion Means MW Summary of Pollutant Loads from Subwatersheds City/MW Necessary Water Quality Improvements and Loading Reductions City/MW D. Conclusions City/MW 3. REFERENCES MW TABLE 2 DIAGNOSTIC STUDY SCHEDULE Tasks Responsibility Completion Date Introduction City March 18 Vicinity Map MW March 18 Methods Monitoring City March 18 Watershed Assessment City March 18 Data Management and Statistics City March 18 Modeling Mc March 18 W March 18 Two Maps (Lake and Storm Sewer MW (Draft) March 4 Monitoring Locations) (Final) March 18 Modeling Flow Chart MW March 18 Word Processing MW April 9 Watershed Assessment Land Use City March 18 Drainage City March 18 Soils City March 18 Geology City March 18 Point Sources City March 18 Community Profile City March 18 Precipitation City March 18 Two Maps (Existing and Future Land Use) MW March 18 Word Processing City/MW April 9 Fish Lake Assessment Lake Uses City March 18 Lake Morphometry City January 7 Lake Chemistry MW March 4 Lake Biology City March 4 System Hydrology MW March 4 Nutrient and Sediment Loadings MW March 4 Nutrient Budgets MW March 4 Lake Diagnostics MW March 4 Word Processing MW April 9 Discussion Water Quality Assessment City March 18 Water Quality Goals City March 18 Summary of Loadings MW March 18 Necessary Water Quality Improvements MW March 18 Conclusions City April 9 References MW April 9 Feasibility Workshop MW/City April 15 and Others TABLE 3 SUGGESTED FISH LAKE FEASIBILITY STUDY OUTLINE Section Responsibil 1. INTRODUCTION Summary of Diagnostic Study City Project Objectives, Goals, and State Water Quality Management Plans 2. IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITY MANAGEMENT AREAS MW 3. EXISTING WATER QUAL1TY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES City City of Eagan Dakota County SWCD Dakota Extension Gun Club WMO 4. EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES Evaluation Methodology MW Alternatives Alternative 1 To be determined Water Quality Benefit by City Technical Feasibility Cost Alternative 2 (etc.) To be determined by City Comparison and Summary of Alternatives MW 5. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Selection and Justification of BMPs City/MW Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation MW Public Information/Education Program City/MW Operations and Maintenance MW Required Permits MW Roles and Responsibilities of Project Participants City Legal Authority City Overall Project Benefits MW Program Elements MW Milestone Schedule MW Project Budget MW Conclusions MW 6. REFERENCES MW 7. APPENDICES City/MW 8. DISTRIBUTION LIST City TABLE 4 SUGGESTED FEASIBILITY STUDY SCHEDULE Tasks Responsibility Completion Date Introduction City May 27 /7»b It : A s:fdw~ s;fry/04W L,t-. ~(artfIdentification of Priority Management Areas MW April 15 Existing Water Quality Management Practices City May 27 Evaluation of Alternatives City/MW June 8 and Others Public Meeting City May 12 Implementation Plan City/MW June 22 References MW June 22 Appendices City/MW June 20 Reproduction MW June 28 Distribution City July 1 Agency Submittal City July 1 city of Cagan THOMAS EGAN Mayor PATRICIA AWADA SHAWN HUNTER March 7, 1994 SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES MR. RICHARD OUREN City Administrator 1350 CRESTRIDGE LANE EAGAN, MN 55123 E.J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk Dear Mr. Ouren: Thank you very much for agreeing to become a member of the Fish Lake Steering Committee. Enclosed is a meeting packet (including an agenda) for the March 14 meeting of the steering committee. As we discussed over the phone, I'll meet with you separately to discuss these agenda items on Wednesday, March 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the City Maintenance Facility located at 3501 Coachman Road. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 681-4300. Thanks again for your willingness to participate; I and the rest of the Committee are looking forward to working with you on this very interesting and exciting project. Sin rely, Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator cc. Ken Vraa MUNICIPAL A THE LONE OAK TREE MAINTENANCE FACILITY EAGAN. PILOT KNOB B ROAD THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT MINNESOTA 55122-1897 EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE: (612) 681-4600 PHONE: (612) 681.4300 FAX: (612) 681-4612 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer FAX: (612) 681-4360 TDD: (612) 454-8535 TDD: (612) 454-8535 1994 ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES MEETING SCHEDULE 312/U NAME Feb 14 Mar 14 Apr, 16 May 16 June 20 July [ A .1S Sept 19 17 040 + Jan 31 feb.22 PM Mar 22 > rSP Gou~dl WakPM KP We is op 4 3 PM Meee .t Woiitrltoq? ed Billy x X 0 rin lpsen-Borgersen x X X eorge Kubik x X X Lee Markel) X X X Dan Mooradian 0 0 0 n Rudolph x 0 X avid Szott 0 X X tephen Thompson x X X en Tyler X X X ichael Vincent Wrn.ar.) X 0 0 nathan Widem x X X UPCOMING MEETINGS David Szott, Chair Stephen Thompson, Chair 3/14/94 Fish Lake Workshop - 6 PM, prior to regular meeting Ted Billy Goorp Kubik 3122/94 Park System Plan Update Workshop/ 7 PM/ Trapp Farm Park John Rudolph Lee Markel) Ken Tyler ohm Rudolph David Szott