07/18/1994 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
- city of eagan MEMO
DATE: JULY 12, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: COMMISSION AGENDA JULY 18, 1994
At the July 5 meeting the City Council appointed Michael Vincent (alternate) to fulfill Erin
Ipsen-Borgersen's term which expires December, 1995; and Sheri Wallace to fulfill Dan
Mooradian's term which expires December, 1994. Welcome to both Commission
Members! The Council also decided to not fill the alternate position until new
appointments are made in early 1995.
The Commission meeting will be preceded by a tour of our park sites that are currently
under construction (Lexington Diffley Athletic Site and Wescott Commons). We will leave
City Hall at 6:00 PM and return just prior to the start of the regular meeting at 7:00 PM.
Staff would also like to take the Commission on a tour of the Fish Lake/Hurley Lake area
following the Commission meeting. Because of diminishing daylight, we will need to
leave City Hall by 8:45 PM in order to see this site as well. Rich Brasch will be updating
the Commission on water quality relative to the Fish Lake public information meeting and
we thought it would be important for the Commission to hear that item first, before visiting
the site.
After approval of the agenda and the minutes of the regular meeting of June 20th, staff
will review the departmental happenings. These items are included for your review.
There are four items under Consent Agenda and unless members of the Commission
have any questions relative to these items, a single motion to approve would be
appropriate.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
Staff has prepared a memorandum on the Edgewater Addition which is the only
Development Proposal necessitating a closer review.
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OLD BUSINESS
There are three items under Old Business. The first is the Vantage Point
subdivision proposed by Remo Caponi. Commission members may recall that this
item was on the June Commission agenda having been passed on by the Planning
Commission to provide additional input relative to this proposed development. The
Commission asked the Acquisition/Development Subcommittee to discuss and
provide a summary statement. Enclosed in the packet is a proposed response that
has been drafted by the subcommittee for Commission review.
The other item under Old Business is the mission statement. Staff has received
comments back from one of the Commission members suggesting a revision to the
statement. We have outlined that revision to the mission statement for approval by
the entire Commission.
The last item under Old Business is relative to the Holz Farm property. Staff will
present a verbal report relative to this parcel of land and recent meetings by the City
Council and a recent meeting between staff and the executor of the estate.
There are no items under New Business; staff will briefly update you on further parks
development activities.
WATER QUALITY
Rich Brasch, Water Resource Coordinator, will discuss the Fish Lake public
informational meeting held on Wednesday, July 13th. After this briefing, we will
proceed to the Fish/Hurley Lake area.
OTHER BUSINESS & REPORTS
There are four items under Other Business & Reports. The second item which is
the Metropolitan Regional Forestry Resource Management Plan is a handout that
staff will provide at the Commission meeting. The letters in the packet are relative
to items #1 and #3 and staff will provide a brief update on the discussions held by
the Acquisition/Development Subcommittee relative to Walden Heights Park.
As always, if members of the Advisory Commission are unable to attend, they are asked
to contact staff to let us know of their absences.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks & Recreation
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PARKS & RECREATION
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
1. •<< The Department is providing auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities in several ways this summer.
• To assist a hearing impaired child at a Summer in the Park site, that playground's leader was
trained in Cued Speech as a translator. This is a relatively new form of communication for the
hearing impaired.
• To enable a wheelchair bound child to attend a Summer in the Park field trip to a Twins game,
a bus equipped to transport disabled persons was provided.
• To enable a hearing impaired teen to take part in a Junior Team Tennis Camp, a signer was
assigned. The City of Farmington will share in the cost as the child is a Farmington resident.
No request for auxiliary aids for summer program activities were received in 1993.
2. • < The Eagan seniors group again participated in the July 4th parade. Diamond T Ranch provided the
truck and wagon, the Lions provided a driver. A good time was had by all.
3. • < Recreation Intern, Johnny Devine, has begun preliminary work on his research project. He will be
surveying park and trail users at various locations to learn citizen perceptions of parks, trails and
programs.
4. •<< The Department has secured the apartment at Wescott Commons from which youth development
recreation programs will be conducted. Programs already in progress include:
• A preschool activity similar to Tiny Tots.
• A cooking class.
• A young female development class.
Programs also in progress are a basketball tournament for boys and girls, a rope jumping activity, a
scheduled bookmobile stop and a weekly visit by the Community Action Council.
Plans for equipping the apartment have not been finalized.
5. •<< EAA softball and baseball programs are heading into the play off stages of their seasons. All activity
will be completed by the end of July.
6. •<< Staff have been working on the preliminary plans for the Caponi Art Park preview scheduled for
August 6 and 7. The Caponi's received a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council for this
event. In-kind contributions from the City were included in the grant application. The details of
those "contributions" are now being addressed.
7. The City will host the Tri-County Fastpitch Softball League's 16-year-old tournament on July 16 and
17. The Department will provide field maintenance and will run concessions for the tournament.
8. •<< Attendance at the Department's Evening in the Park series has been in the 150 to 200 person range.
The Teddy Bear Band appears in two weeks. A crowd of 400 can be expected at that performance.
9. The Department's concession operation at Northview Athletic has reached the point in the season
where revenues exceed expenses. With four weeks of the season and three tournaments remaining,
the "profit" margin will continue to increase; according to past history. Nachos have been added to
the menu to provide an increased opportunity for profit.
10. •<< An evening Instructional T-Ball program for 5 year olds and their parents is being held this summer
for the first time. On Monday & Wednesday at Goat Hill Park and Sky Hill Park hockey rinks
between 6:00 and 8:15 PM you can find this activity. Approximately 80 kids plus their parents are
involved.
11. •<< Summer in the Park field trips are held on Thursday afternoons. Two hundred ninety six children
went to Skateville, 100 to Leaps & Bounds, 100 to Beaver Mountain and over 200 attended the
Minnesota Twins game. Future trips are to Circus Arcade, Picnic in the Park and Pizza Party Day.
12. •<< A daytime Instructional T-Ball program for 5 year olds and 6 & 7 year olds is also offered. Thomas
Lake School and Mueller Farm Park are the sites for this program. Over 200 children are involved.
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13. •<< OAK TREE REFORESTATION - 115 oak trees of various species and sizes have been purchased
and are now being planted into City parks to replace lost oak trees from 1993 oak wilt infection
centers.
14. TREE TRUST PLANTING PROJECT - 185 trees, small conifers and deciduous, are being landscaped
into the east border of Slater Acres Park to provide a visual and sound barrier from Cedar Avenue.
15. • < OAK WILT AND DUTCH ELM DISEASE - The tree inspector is very busy this year identifying
and controlling new infection centers. Because of the early summer weather, the infection process
is about two weeks ahead of normal progression.
16. •<< PARKS PLANTING BED RE-LANDSCAPING - A horticulture specialist has joined the Forestry
staff and is busy cleaning and re-landscaping park planting areas. Several park entrance signs have
been re-landscaped to improve park appearance. This employee also performs needed maintenance
on existing shrubs and small trees.
17. The Metropolitan Council awarded a $320,000 grant to the City of Eagan for the construction of a
river crossing trail along Nicols Road. The total project cost is $400,000, and will include the
reconstruction of historic Nicols Station, which will serve as a rest area. The grant funding source
is the ISTEA program, which derives its money from Federal Highway dollars to improve intermodal
transportation.
18. • < The Dakota County Sentencing-to-Service (STS) crew has been busy once again, assisting with Park
Maintenance by mulching trees, staining the Trapp Farm playstructure decking, and weeding the sand
volleyball area.
19. Twin City Tree Trust, a youth training and employment program, recently completed the
reconstruction of a timber stairway at Berry Patch Park. Due to the steep grades and dense foliage,
all of the work was done by hand. This challenging project is a major improvement to the parks.
20. Park Maintenance Workers Alex Lammers and Paul Graham completed a number of sodding
improvement projects, including the corner of Cliff and Pilot Knob Roads at the City's South Water
Treatment Plant. This work considerably improved the appearance of this highly visible area.
21. •<< Several members of the Park Maintenance staff have assisted in the upgrading of the Metcalf Junior
High ballfields. These fields are heavily used by the community, and many favorable comments have
been received about the improvements.
22. << Park Maintenance Worker Steve Hadden installed ceramic tile on the serving counters at both Thomas
Lake and Trapp Farm pavilions. This improvement not only enhances the appearance of the counters,
but also allows for easier clean up of the counters.
• July 18, 1994 Commission Meeting
u July 19, 1994 Council Meeting
CommQda?HAPPLWJUL
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Monday July 18, 1994
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
A. 6:00 Tour - Lexington/Diffley Athletic Site - Goat Hill Park - Wescott Commons
B. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
D. Approval of Agenda 7:03 PM
E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 20, 1994 7:05 PM
F Visitors to be Heard
G. Department Happenings 7:07 PM
H. Consent Agenda 7:10 PM
(1) Fiala Addition - Tom Fiala
(2) Red Oaks - Brad Stricker
(3) Easter Addition - ARCON
(4) Yankee Plaza - M.G. Astleford Co.
1. Development Proposals 7:15 PM
(1) Edgewater Addition - Royal Oaks Realty
J. Old Business
(1) Vantage Point/Caponi 7:30 PM
(2) Mission Statement 8:00 PM
(3) Holz Farm Property 8:07 PM
K. New Business 8:27 PM
L. Parks Development Update 8:28 PM
M. Water Quality
(1) Fish Lake Public Information Summary 8:30 PM
N. Other Business and Reports 8:40 PM
(1) 1995 Arts and Crafts Show
(2) Metropolitan Regional Forest Resource Management Plan
(3) Bur Oaks Park Access Letter
(4) Walden Heights Park -Acquisition/Development Sub-committee Update
0. Round Table
P. Adjournment 8:45 PM
Q. Tour Fish Lake/Hurley Lake
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance.
Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the events. If a notice of less
than 96 hours is received, the City will make every attempt to provide the aids.
Subject to approval
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
June 20, 1994
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called
to order at 7:00 PM on June 20,1994 with the following Commission Members present: David Szott, Jonathan
Widem, Ken Tyler, Stephen Thompson, Michael Vincent, Lee Markell,and Ted Billy. Commission Members
George Kubik and John Rudolph were not present. Staff Present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and
Recreation; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; C.J. Lilly, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Rich
Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator; Shannon Tyree, Project Planner; Mike Ridley, Project Planner and
Cherryl Mesko, Secretary.
AGENDA
Stephen Thompson moved, Michael Vincent seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the
agenda as presented.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Director Vraa introduced this item explaining that several City parks have been enhanced by
landscaping provided by several volunteers. Forestry Supervisor Hove continued with a video of the projects
recently completed by the various volunteers which included plantings around the Evergreen Park sign by Linda
Ashton and Brownie Troop 1976; planting bed at Mueller Farm Park by Cheryl Daniels; planting of annuals
at O'Leary Park by Jackie Grinde; plantings on the east and south side of the Northview Park building by
Lutheran Brotherhood; plantings at Trapp Farm Park by Dakota Hills Middle School Sunshine Leadership Group
and an annual planting bed at Country Home Park by Carol Desois.
Commission Chair Markell thanked all the volunteers involved for providing such positive
enhancements to the park system. Chairman Markell continued that this type of community participation
played such an important part in maintaining the park system and emphasized how valuable this volunteer
contribution was to the City.
Supervisor Hove acknowledged Superintendent VonDeLinde for initiating this project and indicated
all the work completed by these volunteers was in response to an article placed in the City's spring newsletter.
Commission Member Markell commented on how nice it was to see annuals and perennials added as
part of the landscape plan in several of the parks. Director Vraa added his compliments to the volunteers for
the fine job they had done.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18, 1994
Ted Billy moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes
of the April 18, 1994 meeting as presented.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 16, 1994
Ted Billy moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes
of the May 16, 1994 meeting as presented.
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Minutes of June 20, 1994 Meeting
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VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Brenda Brenberg, 4714 Walden Drive addressed the Commission on behalf of the Walden Heights
neighborhood relative to the development of Walden Heights Park. Ms. Branberg noted that at the time their
home was built they were led to believe that the land dedicated for Walden Heights Park would be developed
in the near future. This neighborhood's opinion, she continued, was that the newer developments on the
eastern side of the City seem to be getting priority relative to parks development. Brenda added that eleven
years after living in this neighborhood there is no access to a park without crossing a major, four lane county
road. Thomas Lake Park, she noted is 1-1/2 miles across Cliff Road, Ridgecliff Park is 2 miles across Johnny
Cake Ridge Road and Ohmann Park is 1-1/2 miles across Pilot Knob Road. Although the neighborhood
understands that future development of Walden Heights Park hinges on the acquisition of additional land west
of existing parkland, they feel that some type of development could occur on the existing parkland to provide
recreational opportunities to the neighborhood. If that is not an option, at the very least,they would like to see
playground equipment installed and the area seeded and maintained to provide open play space. Ms Brenberg
concluded that this neighborhood has been promised a park for many years and they want something done
soon.
Commission Member Billy asked how big the existing park was. Director Vraa responded it was
approximately 4 acres in size and was dedicated as parkland in 1983-84. Ken continued that the City has been
waiting to acquire an additional 7-8 acres adjacent to the existing parkland to provide for a park of
approximately 12 acres. The ordinal park design provided for a soccer field, small playground and play field.
Director Vraa added that several proposed developments have come through the City process for the land west
of Walden Height Park, however, none of them have come to fruition. It was noted that staff could look at
development options for the east half of the park with the understanding that the additional land is anticipated
to be acquired.
Commission Member Billy asked if the parcel was mowed regularly would that satisfy an immediate
need for the neighborhood. Ms. Brenberg stated that they wanted it mowed regularly just as the rest of the City
parks are maintained. Commission Chair Markell thanked Ms. Brenberg for sharing the neighborhood's
concerns and asked if staff could look at the situation and communicate to Ms. Brenberg, as the representative
of the neighborhood, what options were available. Commission Member Widem suggested that this issue be
reviewed more carefully by the parks development sub-committee and that staff work with the residents and
bring this issue back to the Commission.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Superintendent Peterson highlighted several items including registration of 1,321 children in the
Summer in the Park program which began on June 15. Bridle Ridge has 176 registered, Walnut Hill has 162,
Mueller Farm Park has 123; and Quarry has 16 registered participants. Also highlighted was the increase in
youth teams from 468 teams in 1993 to 517 in 1994, the Hershey track meet and the Blackhawk Park open
house.
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch highlighted the annual MnAqua fishing clinic at Carlson Lake
which was done in cooperation with the DNR. Mr. Brasch thanked all the organizations involved for their
contributions to a successful event as well as Jim Storland and Dorothy Peterson for organization and
scheduling.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Jonathan Widem moved, Michael Vincent seconded will all members voting in favor to make the
following recommendations to the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council relative to the following
proposals:
1. Verdant Acres This plat would be subject to a cash parks dedication, a cash trails dedication,
and a cash water quality dedication. The developer would be required to plant 39 Category
B trees as mitigation for a loss of significant woodlands and future builders would be required
to prepare individual lot tree preservation plans at the time of building permit application for
all four lots within the development.
2. Broman Addition. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication, a cash trails
dedication and a cash water quality dedication. Lot 1 and 3 would require individual tree
preservation plans at the time of building permit application.
3. Bachel's Backyard. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash
trails dedication. An individual lot preservation plan would be required at the time of building
permit application.
4. Town Centre 70 Seventeenth Addition. This plat would be subject to a cash parks dedication,
a cash trails dedication and a cash water quality dedication. The certificate of exemption
authorizing filling of the wetland on this site without a replacement obligation would remain
in effect.
PUBLIC HEARING
PARK SYSTEM PLAN UPDATE
Director Vraa briefly introduced this item and then introduced Barry Warner from Barton-Aschman
Associates, Donn Wiske with Resolution, Inc and John Schultz Phd, the consultants working on the Park System
Plan Update. Mr. Warner provided the public with the background of the Park System Plan and reviewed the
components contained within it deferring to Mr. Wiske and Dr. Schultz those chapters they have been so
heavily involved with. It was noted that information is being provided so that the public has an opportunity
to hear about the Park System Plan Update and provide their input.
After the consultant's presentation, Director Vraa thanked them for their efforts and invited the public
to call in with any comments or questions they may have. It was also noted that public review and comments
would be accepted until July 1,1994. There being no calls with questions or comments, Director Vraa
indicated that residents could stop at the Municipal Center to review a draft copy of the Plan.
Lee Markell thanked the consultants for their excellent work and recognized the efforts by staff,
Commission and Council in reviewing the numerous drafts of this document prior to this public hearing.
TRAILS END - THOMAS MURRAY
Director Vraa introduced this item as a request for Rezoning and a Preliminary Plat for 12 single-family
lots on 5 acres located west of Trails End Road, north of the Wescott Square multi-family development. It was
noted that this site contains an existing home that will remain. Director Vraa explained that this proposal is
consistent with the City's Comprehensive Guide designation of D-1 single family with 0-3 units per acre.
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Relative to parks and trails dedication, Director Vraa explained that the proposed subdivision is within
walking distance of the new Wescott Commons park. In reviewing the site it was hoped that there would be
an opportunity to provide a trail connection to the park, however because of trees and slopes it was felt that
a connecting trail along the cul-de-sac was not as workable as the more circuitous walk via street access.
Director Vraa also noted there was a possibility that the City may be able to acquire HRA/HUD open lots
within the Wescott Square Addition which would make a trail connection more workable.
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch explained that this proposed development is located in drainage
basin E. Runoff from the streets, driveways and much of the pervious area will be discharged to Pond EP-2
north of Yankee Doodle Road near Gopher Smelting. Although Pond EP-2 is designated as a nutrient basin,
Rich continued, the area around it may be one of the City's top priorities for future parkland acquisition. Staff
has concluded that there would be a negligible predicted increase in loading to Pond EP-2 as a result of this
development and due to the small size of the site, on-site ponding would not be suitable. Mr. Brasch also
indicated there were no wetlands issues for this development.
Relative to tree preservation, Director Vraa explained that of the 88 total significant trees on site, initial
site development will result in the loss of 20 significant trees (22.7% of the total). Since the allowable removal
for this type of development is 25%, it is within the Tree Preservation Guidelines.
After brief discussion, Ted Billy moved, Michael Vincent seconded, with all members voting in favor
to make the following recommendations to the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council relative to the
Trails End development:
1. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication.
2. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication.
3. This development would be subject to a cash water quality dedication.
4. Lots 1 through 8 and 10 through 12 would require individual tree preservation plans at the
time of the building permit application.
ISD 196 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #18
After a brief introduction by Director Vraa, Project Planner Tyree explained that ISD 196 has submitted
an application for the construction of Elementary School No. 18 located east of Highway 3 near Weston Hills
Road. Planner Tyree continued that this request for a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment and Preliminary
Plat would appear on the June 28 Advisory Planning Commission. It was noted that this elementary school will
have the same building design as the last elementary school with an anticipated opening of fall, 1995.
Director Vraa added that the planning process for the park adjacent to the elementary school is
consistent with other joint City/school projects. Ken continued that the City will receive approximately 2.5
acres from Pines Edge Addition to the east through parks dedication. By agreement between the City and
School District, it would be the school district's responsibility to grade and develop the site for 2 soccer fields, 2
play fields, a hardcourt and playground. The City would be responsible for providing long-term maintenance
of the site except those areas immediately adjacent to the building pads
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Director Vraa noted that the City will be constructing a new road which will run east and west and
connect Highway 3 with Weston Hills Road. This road construction will also allow for a sidewalk on the south
side with the park being accessible through the neighborhood development via a trailway to the east.
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch explained the proposed development will generate runoffthat will
be directed to the north and discharge to Pond LP-27 and then through three indirect contact recreation water
bodies including Manor Lake and Hay Lake before reaching Schwanz Lake. Pond LP-27 is a state-designated
protected water classified for wildlife habitat and to minimize the "bounce" in this pond as well as maintaining
the quality of downstream lakes and ponds, stormwater ponding should be provided on site. Mr. Brasch
continued that a two-cell pond was being proposed along the east edge of the property that will also be used
to fulfill water quality ponding requirements for the Pines Edge residential development.
Relative to wetlands, Mr. Brasch stated that no filling or draining of the Type 1/3 approximate .3 acre
wetland on the east edge of the property is proposed, however, most of it will be excavated to create the first
cell of the two-cell detention basin.
In response to a question, Director Vraa confirmed that a 6' sidewalk would be installed on the south
side of Red Pine Lane. Ken also noted that the property to the west of the school site is commercial and may
change whereas there is residential to the east and north. Commission Member Markell suggested that since
bike traffic has increased steadily in the recent past,perhaps thought should be given to replacing the 6'
sidewalk with an 8' bituminous trail.
Commission Member Markell asked if the sediment pond on the western portion of the site cold be
reconfigured to provide a more natural outline rather than have the geometric shape of the pond as shown in
the drawings. Coordinator Brasch stated that staff would look at providing a more natural look for the
wetlands. Eric Lineer of Wold Architects explained that the size of the pond would be the most critical
component and if it could appear to be more natural while providing the functionality required they would try
to do so. Ken Tyler asked the depth of the pond since it was in such close proximity to an elementary school.
Mr. Brasch responded that the maximum depth would be approximately 5-6 feet but there would be a 10:1
safety bench and vegetative growth around the edges would be encouraged to discourage access to the pond.
Mr. Lineer stated that the school district would prefer having no pond on site but understand the need for
providing one.
Commission Member Szott asked if the retention basin was large enough to facilitate growth in the area
to the west and north and expressed his concern for run-off which would be generated from this light industrial
area. Mr. Brasch responded that the pond should be sufficient to facilitate the run-off.
Commission Member Billy asked if it was the City's responsibility to provide long term maintenance
for this site. Director Vraa responded that the joint agreement will cover fertilizing, mowing and weed spraying
for the majority of the site and is consistent with other agreements the City has with the school district.
Commission Member Vincent asked if the parcel of land south of the pond could be acquired to allow
for pond expansion and to provide an opportunity for environmental education on the school site. Mr. Lineer
responded that the school district had looked at acquiring that parcel, however it had already been purchased
and a new business will be placed in that location. Mr. Lineer opined that the pond on the east would provide
a better environmental opportunity but that pond is being done through the Pines Edge Addition. Coordinator
Brasch indicated that he would talk to Engineering to see what could be worked out.
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After further discussion, Stephen Thompson moved, Michael Vincent seconded with all membersvoting
in favor to make the following recommendations to the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council
relative to ISD 196 Elementary School No. 18:
1. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication
2. This development would be subject to an onsite ponding requirement which will treat all
runoff leaving the site. The design of the treatment pond systems must be acceptable to City
water resources staff.
3. No filling or draining of the wetland on the site is to be allowed.
VANTAGE POINT
Director Vraa reminded the Commission that they had reviewed this proposed development at their
May 16 meeting. The Commission's recommendations were then sent to the Advisory Planning Commission
for their meeting. Ken continued that the Advisory Planning Commission is asking for more input from the
APRNRC relative to the impact of this development on the Lexington/Diffley athletic site as well as the impact
of the athletic site to the residential development. The Advisory Planning Commission is asking for a response
from the APRNRC prior to their July meeting.
Commission Chair Markell suggested that this item be reviewed by the Acquisition/Development sub-
committee but asked what some of the Planning Commission's concerns were. Director Vraa responded that
some members felt the zoning of the Vantage Point development may be too dense and were concerned about
providing public access to a development through a park. Jonathan Widem concurred that this issue should
be addressed by the Acquisition/Development sub-committee with a follow-up to the Commission at their next
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no items under New Business for Commission review.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Director Vraa commented that the construction of the Lexington/Diffley athletic site is moving along
well. He noted that the rough grading is almost complete, the retaining wall in and curbing and rocking will
be done soon. The electrical service will be brought in shortly and City staff will be bringing in the lines for
irrigation as soon as they are able to schedule the work on site. Wescott Commons, Ken continued, is nearing
completion in anticipation for the playground equipment. Bids for playground equipment at Blackhawk Park
and Wescott Commons will be opened on June 21 so that they can be ordered as soon as possible.
FISH LAKE STEERING COMMITTEE
Water Resources Coordinator Brasch provided a brief summary of the June 2 Fish Lake steering
committee meeting. Commission Member Widem noted that the five members in attendance at the meeting
provided guidance in setting management goals relative to current/future uses of Fish Lake; the proposed
approach for evaluating remedial measures; approach for evaluating lawn care regulatory program and aquatic
vegetation management plan-progress report. One of the conclusions drawn from the meeting was to focus
on the idea of eliminating swimming as a public feature at this lake.
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After reviewing the Fish Lake Management Project Mission and Goal Statement, Jonathan Widem
moved, Ted Billy seconded with all members voting in favor to adopt the mission and goal statement for the
Fish Lake management project as presented.
Mr. Brasch noted that a tentative meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 30 at the Central
Maintenance Facility so that the Natural Resources Subcommittee can review the feasibility analysis for this
project. Following this meeting, there will be a public information meeting scheduled for July 12 at the
municipal center.
MISSION STATEMENT
Chairman Markell submitted a draft mission statement and asked that Commission Members provide
their input as well so it could be incorporated into the Park System Plan Update document.
DAKOTA COUNTY PICNIC REMINDER
Director Vraa reminded Commission Members of the upcoming Dakota County picnic and asked that
they respond to the County if they were able to attend.
ROUND TABLE
With no further business to conduct, Stephen Thompson moved, Jonathan Widem seconded a motion
to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 PM.
Secretary Date
- city of eagan MEMO
DATE: JULY 12, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA
1 FIALA ADDITION - TOM FIALA
BACKGROUND
This is a request for a Preliminary Plat consisting of 2 lots on 3.6 acres of
portions of previously platted Lots 5, 6 and 7, Skovdale Addition located on the
northeast intersection of Pilot Knob Road and Deerwood Drive in the NW 1/4 of
Section 22.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
Staff recommends a cash parks and a cash trails dedication for the newly
created lots.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
Because of the small size of the proposed development, staff recommends a
cash dedication to satisfy water quality requirements. Lot 2 contains an existing
residence, so the cash dedication will be based only on the area and prospective
runoff characteristics of Lot 1. A field review of the site by City water resources
staff on June 24 confirmed that there are no wetlands within the proposed
development.
TREE PRESERVATION
The west half of this property is mostly open with a few small woodlands of non-
significant trees. The east half, however, is heavily wooded with hundreds of
larger deciduous trees (oaks, ash, birch) and some middle aged conifers (pines).
The proposed house location will be located in a fairly open spot within this
wooded area.
Staff has met on-site with the developer, Tom Fiala, to review the proposed drive
and house pad location in attempts to minimize tree disturbance and loss. It was
determined that the construction of the proposed drive and house will only result
in the loss of about 15 significant trees (a very small percentage of the existing
tree resource). The developer has also stated that he will be transplanting
several of the pine trees to other areas of this property in attempts to preserve
the existing tree resource on site.
Consent Agenda
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FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations:
1. A cash parks dedication.
2. A cash trails dedication.
3. A cash dedication to satisfy water quality requirements.
4. An individual lot tree preservation plan be submitted at time of building
permit.
2. RED OAKS - BRAD STRICKER
BACKGROUND
This is a request for a Rezoning of 2.5 acres from Agricultural to Single Family
located in the NE 1/4 of Section 14 north of Sunwood Trail and a Preliminary
Plat consisting of 2.5 acres and 3 single family lots.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
This development should be subject to a cash parks and a cash trails dedication
for the newly created lots.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
Because of the small size of the proposed development, staff recommends a
cash dedication to satisfy water quality requirements. Lot 2 contains an existing
dwelling, so the amount of the dedication will be based only on the area and
prospective runoff characteristics of Lots 1 and 3. A field review of the site by
City water resources staff on June 24 confirmed that there are no wetlands within
the proposed development.
TREE PRESERVATION
The owner/developer, Brad Stricker, will reserve the middle lot, Lot 2, with Lots
1 and 3 being sold for residential development. This property is heavily wooded
with hundreds of deciduous trees and some conifer trees. An on-site meeting
was held on July 1, 1994 with Brad Stricker, Howard Kyllo, Mike Ridley, Jon
Wingard and Gregg Hove to discuss the possible cul-de-sac and driveway
locations to reduce tree loss. With the shift of the cul-de-sac location to the east,
tree loss will be reduced to about seven significant trees and a small aspen
woodlands. There are many oak trees in this area which, with the shift of the
cul-de-sac, will be preserved.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations:
1. A cash parks dedication.
2. A cash trails dedication.
3. A cash dedication to satisfy water quality requirements.
4. An individual lot tree preservation plan on all lots at time of building permit
application.
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Consent Agenda
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3. EASTER ADDITION - ARCON DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND
This is a request for a Rezoning of .8035 acres from Agricultural to Public
Facilities located in the NW 1/4 of Section 27, south of Easter Lutheran Church
and a Preliminary Plat consisting of one lot located on the SE corner of Diffley
Road and Pilot Knob Road. This area will be used to expand the church parking
lot.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
The City has made churches responsible for paying a cash parks dedication to
be paid if/when the church should ever be converted into another use, therefore,
no parks dedication is required at this time. A cash trails dedication should be
paid at time of final plat.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
The purpose of this development is to expand parking for the Easter Lutheran
Church onto an adjacent area currently developed for residential purposes.
Because of the small size of the proposed development, staff recommend a cash
dedication to satisfy water quality requirements. Most of the lot contains the
church and existing parking facilities, so the amount of the dedication will be
based only on the area and prospective change in runoff characteristics that will
occur as a result of conversion of the residential portion of the lot to a parking
lot. A field review of the site by City water resources staff on June 24 confirmed
that there are no wetlands within the proposed development.
TREE PRESERVATION
A tree preservation plan has been submitted for this development. A total of 11
significant trees (4 spruce, 1 maple, 2 elm and 4 boxelder) currently exist on site.
In addition to these significant trees, an additional 10 non-significant trees (5 ash
and 5 spruce) exist on site which will be transplanted as replacements for trees
lost during construction. The construction of the parking lot will result in the loss
of ten of the eleven significant trees (91% of the total). Allowable removal for
this type of development is 30% (3 trees). Therefore, tree mitigation will be
required for seven of the ten trees lost.
Replacement trees needed for this mitigation would be 8 Category A trees or 16
Category B trees or 32 Category C trees. As mentioned above, the developer
has agreed to use the 10 existing non-significant trees as part of the required
mitigation. These trees include five 6" ash trees (Category A trees) and five 6
to 7 foot spruce trees (Category B trees). In addition to these 10 replacement
trees, one Category B tree will be required as mitigation for tree loss.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations:
1. A cash parks dedication.
2. A cash trails dedication.
3. A cash dedication to satisfy water quality requirements.
4. Approve the tree preservation plan as submitted which would require the
developer to transplant ten existing non-significant trees (5 ash and 5 spruce)
and to purchase and plant one additional Category B tree as mitigation for
tree loss.
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Consent Agenda
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4. YANKEE PLAZA - M.G. ASTLEFORD
BACKGROUND
This is a request for a Preliminary Plat consisting of one lot and one Outlot on
4.6 acres located on Outlot A of Rasmussen College Campus in the SE 1/4 of
Section 16 on the east side of Federal Drive and a Conditional Use Permit to
allow a day care in a Limited Business district.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
This development shall be subject to a cash parks and a cash trails dedication.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
Runoff generated by this development will be discharged to Pond JP-3 which is
designated as a sediment basin in the City's water quality management plan.
Pond JP-3 in turn discharges to Fish Lake. Because of the small size of the
proposed development on Lot 1 and the ability of Pond JP-3 to adequately treat
this runoff before it reaches Fish Lake, staff recommend a cash dedication to
satisfy water quality requirements. The cash dedication will be based on the size
and runoff characteristics of Lot 1; the water quality requirements for Outlot A will
be determined when it is submitted for review through the plat process prior to
development. A field review of Lot 1 by City water resources staff on June 24
confirmed that there are no wetlands within the proposed development.
TREE PRESERVATION
There are no significant trees present on this property.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations:
1. A cash parks dedication.
2. A cash trails dedication.
3. A cash dedication to satisfy water quality requirements.
4. There is no tree preservation plan required for the development.
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- city of eagan MEMO
DATE: JULY 12, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: EDGEWATER PLACE - ROYAL OAKS REALTY
BACKGROUND
Royal Oaks is requesting a rezoning of 1.14 acres from agricultural to R-1 single
family in a preliminary plat consisting of 19 lots on 13.5 acres of land. This is located
north of Cliff Road, east of Highway 3 and west of Inver Grove Heights in the
southeast 1/4 of Section 25. In 1989, this property was part of a larger project known
as the Southern Lakes Development. This larger project consisted of 250 acres which
would include 117 single family lots, an 18-hole golf course of which only a portion
would be located in Eagan. In May of 1990, the City approved a Comprehensive
Guide Plan amendment changing the land use designation from D-2 to D-1. This plan
never moved forward after preliminary approval.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
This development is located in Park Service Section 25E, which is bounded by Cliff
Road, Highway 3 and the City of Inver Grove Heights. The closest parks which will
serve the residential neighborhood are Holz Farm Park, South Oaks Park and the
proposed school/park in Section 36E. Past planning for this area indicates that
recreational services would have been provided through either a joint park planning
effort with the City of Inver Grove Heights; self-contained recreation amenities or by
the adjacent park areas. Given that this development consists of only 19 lots, staff
proposes that this development be serviced by the adjacent park service areas.
Therefore, staff recommends that this plat be subject to a parks cash dedication.
Relative to trails, this residential subdivision would access on Cliff Road. Future plans
provide for trailways on Cliff Road from Highway 3 west. The City may wish to work
with the City of Inver Grove Heights for development of trails on this section of Cliff
Road at such time that there is more residential development east of this area.
Therefore, staff will be recommending a cash trails dedication for this subdivision.
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WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
This proposed development is located in drainage basin L in southeast Eagan. This
development will generate runoff that will be discharged to Pond LP-30, a 10-acre
state-designated protected water classified for indirect contact recreation in the City
water quality management plan. No water quality data is available for this water body.
Modeling indicates that runoff from the proposed development would degrade the
water quality of this pond, violating the City's non-degradation standard for recreational
classified water bodies. Thus, staff recommend that all runoff draining to this pond
from the proposed development be treated with an on-site pond that meets City
standards for depth and wet volume. City staff have recommended the construction
of a two-cell detention basin along the rear of Lot 15 with a total wet volume of at
least .75 acre-feet and a minimum average depth of 2.6 feet and constructed
according to City design guidelines. The site plan dated July 8, 1994 includes a
ponding configuration that meets these standards.
There are several wetlands on the site. The location and character of these wetlands
are detailed in a report dated May 5, 1994 and written by the developer's wetlands
consultant. No filling or draining of wetlands is being proposed as part of the
development of the site, so a finding of no impact is appropriate. Staff is
recommending, however, a condition to maintain a buffer of natural vegetation
extending 30 feet inland from the ordinary high water mark of Pond LP-30. Where
excavation of the detention basin will encroach on this buffer zone, a strip of natural
vegetation between the detention basin and Pond LP-30 should be maintained.
TREE PRESERVATION
The site can be described as open agricultural land with the exception of a wetland
on the east boundary and a one acre wooded area in the southwest corner of the
property. This wooded area is concentrated to a hill, approximately 35 feet higher
than most of the grade of the property. The wooded area appears to be the remnant
woodland of an original farmstead. It consists of about 98 scattered spruce, pine, and
maple, and a plantation of about 114 pine trees within 8 rows, on the east side of this
woodland area. Because these 212 trees are growing in a relatively small area, many
of the tree crowns are thin and stunted, however there are some trees in good
condition scattered throughout this woodland. There also is an existing tree line of 43
significant deciduous trees (ash, oak, maple, and elm) adjacent to the wetland. This
brings the total number of significant trees on site to 255.
Because of limitations dealing with proposed road layouts of this development, this hill
with all 212 trees would need to be removed if development occurs. Meetings have
taken place with the developers and planners of this project in attempts to find
solutions to tree loss and required tree mitigation and replacements. The initial
development phase will result in the removal of 212 significant trees (83% of the total).
This removal far exceeds Tree Preservation Policy standards. Mitigation for this tree
loss equates to 211 Category A trees, or 422 Category B trees, or 844 Category C
trees. Realistically speaking this is more trees than could be placed on site and allow
for development to occur.
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Because of the limitation involving road layout, and because of the severe expected
tree loss, the developer has proposed an aggressive landscaping plan for this
residential development. This landscape plan involves the transplanting of about 30
significant pine and spruce trees from the hill to areas along property boundaries, and
the installation of 115 Category B trees (oak, maple, red cedar, larch, and s p ru ce )
along the interior roads and property boundaries.
Following the installation of these 145 replacement trees, tree loss mitigation would
be reduced from 422 Category B trees to 247 Category B trees. Again, it is
unrealistic to require the planting of an additional 247 trees on this site.
Because of present site conditions involving the crowding of 255 trees within one acre
of land, this is one of those sites that will be more effectively landscaped once the site
is developed than it currently is. However, several recommendations should be
included for approval of this development.
1. Replace the 28 Northern Pin Oak with 28 Bur Oak or White Oak. Bur and White
Oak are much more resistant to Oak Wilt Disease, and they are a longer lived
species. Or at a minimum, use a mixture of 50% Bur/White Oak and 50%
Northern Pin Oak.
2. Increase the number of Eastern Larch trees in the landscape plan by 25, from 44
to 69. These additional Larch would be planted along the wetland edge behind
Lots 15-19.
3. Increase the number of deciduous trees in the landscape plan by 35 (from 38 to
73). These additional deciduous trees would be planted either along thewetland
edge or property boundaries.
These additional trees would bring the total number of replacement trees to 175. With
30 existing trees being transplanted, there would be a total of 205 trees (175 + 30) on
site following development. This 205 trees equates to 15.2 trees per acre, or 10.8
trees per lot.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations:
1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. On-site ponding would be used to satisfy water quality requirements. The pond
should be a two-cell design with a minimum wet volume of .75 acre-feet and
minimum average depth of 2.6 feet.
4. The pond design would be approved by City water resources staff.
5. No filling or draining of wetlands on the site would be allowed.
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6. A buffer of natural vegetation extending 30 feet back from the OH of Pond LP-30
would be maintained. Where this is not possible due to construction of the
detention basin, the maximum possible natural buffer should be maintained
between the detention basin and Pond LP-30.
7. The developer would be responsible for fulfilling the Tree Preservation Policy
conditions as follows:
• Transplant 30 significant pine/spruce trees from the present location to a new
location within the development.
• Increase the landscape plan to include 31 Eastern Red Cedar, 69 Eastern
Larch, 12 Colorado Blue Spruce, 73 dedicuous trees (Bur/White Oak and
Sugar Maple).
• Replace the Northern Pin Oak with Bur Oak or White Oak or, at a minimum,
use a mixture of 50% Bur/White Oak and 50% Northern Pin Oak.
8. Acknowledge that because of the presence of replacement and/or transplanted
trees on every lot within the development, future builders of these lots will be
required to submit tree preservation plan for each lot, ensuring the protection and
survival of all trees on each lot.
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ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
To preserve biologically diverse open space in critical areas throughout the City of Eagan,
continue parks development and provide high quality active recreation opportunities to
meet current and future needs of a diverse and changing population.
7/12/94
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: SUMMARY OF JUNE 30, 1994 FISH LAKE STEERING COMMITTEE
MEETING; BACKGROUND MATERIALS FOR JULY 13, 1994 PUBLIC
INFORMATION MEETING.
DATE: JULY 12, 1994
Attached is a summary of the June 30, 1994 meeting of the Fish Lake
Steering Committee. The meeting summary includes a rough draft of
a table available at the meeting that estimates the cost and cost-
effectiveness of the various remedial measures. Also attached is
a revised table that was completed early this week.
Also included as an attachment is a copy of the public information
meeting notice and supporting information that was mailed to almost
500 residents and landowners in the areas surrounding Fish Lake and
Ponds JP-15, JP-47, and JP-11. After the public information
meeting on July 13, staff will prepare a written summary of
comments received at the meeting which will be distributed at the
July 18 Commission meeting.
At the July 18 Commission meeting, staff will present a brief
review of the feasibility study findings, as well as the Fish Lake
Steering Committee meeting and public information results. If
outdoor conditions are favorable after the Commission meeting on
July 18, the Commission is invited to join staff in the field for
a overview of remedial measures under consideration for the Fish
Lake Implementation Plan. One final Steering Committee meeting
will be necessary in late July to guide development of the
implementation plan. At the Commission's August meeting, the
Steering Committee members and staff will present their
recommendations for the implementation plan and will likely ask
that the Commission give their preliminary endorsement of the plan
so that it can be forwarded to state agencies for review. The plan
would be forwarded to the Council for their approval sometime this
fall after review comments are received, evaluated, and
incorporated.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
cc. Richard Ouren
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Fish Lake Steering Committee
Meeting Summary
Meeting Date and Time: Thursday, June 30, 1994
Attendees: Jonathan Widem-APRNRC
Steve Thompson-APRNRC
Steve Kloiber-Montgomery Watson,
Inc. (City's consultant)
Rich Brasch-Parks and Rec. staff
Summary:
1. Review and Discussion of Remedial Measures
The Steering Committee, consultant, and staff visited
Ponds JP-67, JP-11 (Hurley Lake), JP-47, JP-15, and Fish
Lake to discuss several of the remedial measures for
which information was presented. The original table plus
an updated revised table are attached for reference.
Staff described each of the measures, the major
advantages and disadvantages associated with each, and
some associated uncertainties at this stage in the
analysis.
It was noted that a reduction in loading to Fish Lake of
about 420 pounds/year total phosphorus would be needed to
meet an in-lake recreation season phosphorus goal of 55
mg/liter (compared with 83 mg/liter determined for the
monitoring year) for future conditions. Without
significantly reducing the phosphorus contribution from
the main trunk of the storm drainage system flowing
through Ponds JP-11 (Hurley Lake) and JP-47, achieving
such a reduction appears impossible. It was also noted
that a significant improvement in the quality of the
discharge from the Fish Lake drainage would likely have
substantial benefits for water quality in Blackhawk Lake,
though these have not yet been quantified under the
various scenarios.
The results of analyzing several methods of reducing
loading from the main source of the storm drainage system
were discussed. One option was preventing incoming
stormwater from the mainstem of the drainage system from
entering the lake by bypassing around or through the
lake. This option was discussed only generally, since not
all of the analysis was completed at the time of the
meeting. A gravity-flow diversion/bypass appears to be
technically infeasible because of the lack of head
difference between the inlet and the outlet to Fish Lake.
Pumping of the water would therefore be necessary in
addition to the construction of the bypass, making the
project very costly. In addition, loading to Blackhawk
Lake would increase substantially. Finally, while the
option would result in a large reduction in phosphorus
load to the lake (over 400 pounds/year) , the best quality
water entering the system would also be prevented from
entering Fish Lake. The model predicts that, as a result
of this diversion of relatively good quality inflow, in-
lake water quality would remain unchanged or degrade as
a result of the bypass. Staff will continue to
investigate the degree to which bypassing makes other
remedial measures more effective in achieving in-lake
water quality goals. However, a combination of technical,
cost, and impact factors indicate this option may be
impractical if not unfeasible.
Staff and the City's consultant also analyzed several in-
line dosing station alternatives which would introduce
either alum or ferric chloride to inactivate nutrients in
stormwater carried in the mainstem of the storm drainage
system. This alternative appears to be a cost-effective
method of achieving significant load reductions from this
branch of the storm sewer system. Two possible site for
station were discussed, one at the outlet of Pond JP-11
and one at the inlet. Positive factors for locating a
station at the outlet of the pond were availability of
electrical power from an existing lift station, easy
access to the site, easy introduction of the chemical to
the force main from the lift station, allow the
construction of the facilities underground, and the
certainty that the chemical would be mixed thoroughly as
it travels through the force main. The primary negative
factor for the site was the need to construct a primary
settling basin for floc downstream, prior to discharge to
Pond LP-47 and Fish Lake. Positive factors for the inlet
site included the use of Pond JP-11 (a designated
nutrient basin) as the primary settling basin. Negative
factors include the difficulty of achieving good mixing
of the chemical, lack of electricity at the site,
difficult access, and the need to install the facilities
above ground.
There was some discussion about possible impacts of alum
and ferric chloride on aquatic life and wildlife. Staff
and the consultant responded that while there is not a
large volume of work on the subject, work that has been
done indicates mostly physical impacts associated with
heavy floc accumulation that can smother small,
relatively immobile aquatic organisms and occasionally
injure the gills of fish (mostly bottom feeders) . At the
dosage rates proposed and with containment of most of the
floc in a primary settling basin, adverse impacts on
biota are not expected. It was also noted that alum is
routinely used to treat drinking water supplies, and
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ferric chloride is used by the St. Paul Water Utility to
protect water quality in their principal water supply
lake. Finally, two state agencies (MnPCA and MnDNR) will
need to review and approve the implementation of this
system. Staff have met with representatives from both
agencies to solicit their input and comment on this
option and have received preliminary indications that
application of in-line treatment of stormwater appears
reasonable in this particular situation.
Other remedial measures discussed were a one-time "batch"
treatment of Fish Lake with alum to reduce internal
loading of phosphorus and bypassing of treated inflows
from Pond JP-47 around Pond JP-15 to Fish Lake.
Application of alum directly to Fish Lake would be
accomplished with the same technique as the alum
application to Carlson Lake that was completed last
spring by the City. The Pond JP-15 bypass was noted as
being very cost-effective but could result in slightly
more turbidity in Pond JP-15 after storm events.
However, it is not expected that the pond will be any
more susceptible to nuisance algal growth than it is
currently. A proposed education program for the Fish Lake
project was also reviewed briefly, as were several of the
remedial measures that appear to be of low cost-
effectiveness.
It was noted that achieving the loading reduction goal
may still be difficult, even with a dosing station
component. Staff will work on further refinement of load
reduction estimates associated with the remedial measures
over the next several weeks.
2. Review of Project Schedule/Format for Public Information
Meeting
Staff mentioned that it was likely that the application
deadline for the MnPCA's Cleanwater Partnership Program
would be moved back by about one month. This will
provide additional time to complete the feasibility study
and implementation plan draft to be submitted to MnPCA
for review. The internal deadline for submittal of the
draft study and plan will probably be moved back from the
end of July to mid-August.
The proposed format for the public information meeting on
July 13 was discussed. The intent of staff is to solicit
public review and comment on all options so that this
input can be taken into account in developing a proposed
implementation plan. Committee members agreed with this
approach, and suggested it might be appropriate to work
separately with residents adjacent to Ponds JP-15 and JP-
47.
FISTI LAKE 1eI:ASIIIILITY STUDY
COST ANALYSIS OF REMEUTA1. MEASURES
- PRELIMINARY -
(June 28, 1994)
Admi benign/ Total
Annual. TP Cost/
Legal
En g Const. Captlal 0 & M Life, Cost removed Benefit
F1
(~/y~•) lbs.%yr... ($/Ib. TP)
JP-15 Deepen 1,900 3,800 37,800 43,500.0() 20 3,49() 16.5 211.52
JP-47 Deepen 3,2(X) 6,400 64,1(X) 73,700.00 20 5,914 16.0 369.63
JP-11 Deepen 15,100 30,200 302,(XX) 347,300.00 20 27,867 40.5 688.07
JP-11 Partition
JP-67 Modify Outlet
In-Line Alum Treatment 7,200 14,400 72,1(K) 93,700.(X) 5,270 15 14,297 192.0 74.46
(JP-11 outlet) c~
In Line FeCI3 Treatment 7,300 14,600 73,000 94,91X).00 6,220 15 15,363 192.0 80.02
(JP-Il outlet)
In-Line Alum Treatment 8,650 17,100 85,(10 111,350.00 5,2711 15 15,988 192.0 83.27
(JP-11 Inlet)
In-Line FcCL1 Treatment 8,550 17,300 86,410 112,250.00 6,220 15 17,044 192.0 88.77
(JP-11 Inlet)
1-1 Bypass JP-15 2,250 4,480 22,460 29,190.00 30 1,899 25.0 75.96
Sediment Sealing 3,800 11,200 9,((X) 24,6(X).00 10 3,186 98.5 32.35
1-1 Bypass Fish Lake
416.0
Dredging Fish Lake
Aeration
Street Sweeping 5,480 5,480 13.7 400.00
FISH LAKE FEASIBILITY STUDY
COST ANALYSIS OF REMEDIAL MEASURES
(July 12, 1994)
Admin/Legal Design/Eng. Const. Total Capital O&M Ufe Annual Cost TP Removed Cost Benefit
(5) IS) IS) (S/yr.) (yr.) (S/yr.) (lbs./yr.) (S/Ibs. TP)
JP-15 Deepen 1900 3800 37800 43500 0 20 3491 16.5 211.55
JP-47 Deepen 3200 6400 64100 73700 0 20 5914 16.0 369.62
JP-11 Deepen 15100 30200 302000 347300 0 20 27868 40.5 688.10
JP-11 Partition 9.3
JP-67 Modify Outlet <2.0
In-Line Alum TrtmnL (outlet) 7200 14400 87230 108830 5375 20 14108 192.0 73.48
In-Line FeC13 trtmnL (outlet) 7100 14200 85980 107280 6500 20 15108 192.0 78.69
In-Line Alum TrtmnL (Inlet) 8180 16360 81795 106335 5875 20 14408 192.0 75.04
In-Line FeCI3 trtmnt. (inlet) 8100 16200 81195 105495 7000 20 15465 192.0 80.55
1-1 Bypass JP-15 2250 4480 22460 29190 0 30 1899 25.0 75.95
1-1/1-2 Bypass Fish Lake 22500 45000 275000 342500 6500 20 33983 446.0 76.20
Sediment Sealing 3800 11200 9600 24600 0 10 3186 98.5 32.34
Dredging Fish Lake 60000 180000 1200000 1440000 0 30 93674 100.0 936.74
Aeration 5000 7500 50000 62500 4200 20 9215 59.0 156.19
Street Sweeping 0 0 0 0 5480 - 5480 13.7 400.00
* Under this scenario, In-lake total phosphorus concentrations would rise from 79 ug/I to 119 ug/I.
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city of acicjcin
THOMAS EGAN
Mayor
PATRICIA AWADA
SHAWN HUNTER
SANDRA A. MASIN
June 29, 1994 THEODORE WACHTER
Council Members
THOMAS HEDGES
City Administrator
E. J. VAN OVERBEKE
City Clerk
Dear Fish Lake Watershed Resident:
The City of Eagan will hold a public information meeting to gather
public comment on a number of proposals currently under
consideration to improve the quality of Fish Lake. The meeting
will be held on Wednesday July 13, 1994 at the Eagan Municipal
Center located at 3830 Pilot Knob Road beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The main topic of the meeting will be the results of an analysis
regarding the cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility, and
impacts of a list of possible actions to guide future management of
Fish Lake. A list of those actions, as well as a map of
potentially affected water bodies, is attached. Your comments on
these actions will be important in helping the Advisory Parks,
Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission decide on which
actions to recommend to the City Council.
I hope you'll consider attending the meeting on July 13. If you
can't attend the meeting and have questions or would like to
discuss any related issues, please contact me at 681-4300. Thanks.
Sinc elyf
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
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MUNICIPAL CENTER THE LONE OAK TREE MAINTENANCE FACILITY
3830 PILOT NN ROAD THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY 3501 COACHMAN POINT
EAG AGAN, 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
100: (612) 454-8535 TDD: (612) 454-8535
List of Actions To Be Considered
For Improving Fish Lake
(July, 1994)
L Modify Pond JP-15.*
2. Modify Pond JP-67.*
3. Modify Pond JP47.*
4. Modify Pond JP-11.*
5. Chemical treatment of stormwater flowing through Pond JP-11 prior
to discharge to Fish Lake.
6. Construction of additional settling basins in watershed.
7. In-lake treatment alternatives for Fish Lake, such as aeration and/or
application of chemical nutrient inactivators applied directly to the
lake.
8. More intensive maintenance activities such as street sweeping.
9. Aquatic plant management strategies (including mechanical
harvesting, chemical herbicide treatment, and or temporary winter
water level adjustment in Fish Lake).
10. Intensive public education such as catch basin stenciling, distribution
of information material, lawn soil testing, no-phosphorus fertilizer
promotion and sales, and grade-school education.
1L Promotion of sound shoreland management practices such as aquatic
and terrestrial vegetation management and improvement of fish and
wildlife habitat.
12. Bypassing stormwater inflows around Fish Lake.
13. Increased regulation of fertilizer content and application.
14. Dredging of Fish Lake
* See map on other side of page for location of ponds.
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DATE: JULY 1, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
R DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
SUBJECT: POTENTIAL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL IN 1995
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform the Commission of the possibility of an Arts
& Crafts Festival being held in Eagan in 1995.
Staff has met with two experienced Arts & Crafts Show sponsors who are interested in
creating an Arts & Crafts Festival in Eagan during the summer of 1995.
Discussions are in preliminary stages concerning site selection, the Department's involvement
and the role of other agencies such as the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Staff are enthusiastic about the possibility of this event happening in Eagan. The
Commission may recall that the festival survey last winter found that 79% of the random
sample respondents indicated an interest in Arts & Crafts shows.
Additional information will be provided to the Commission as this exciting opportunity
becomes more formalized.
L5/ARTSCRAfTS.MMO
53.
Tinwthy S. and Qiechia E. Ralston
3237 -Rolling ?fi!!s Drive
Eagan, Minnesota 55121-2234
(612)686-9047
June 28, 1994
Ms. Cheryl Mesko
Eagan Parks & Recreation Department
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
(612)681-4660
RE: Bur Oak Park Neighborhood Access
Dear Cheryl:
First of all I would like to thank you for your time and assistance during today's phone
conversations. To reiterate, we live in Section 4, Lot 15 of Bur Oak Hills 2nd Addition, and my
family and other families in this part of the subdivision are very interested in the
"missing/impassable" park access located between Section 2, Lot I and Section 3, Lot I on Red
Oak Drive. Many of us have children, and would love to have easier/closer access to our
neighborhood park, rather than having to walk the current distance of a mile.to the only other
park access trail.
I very much look forward to hearing from you regarding available options to rectify the
inaccessibility of our neighborhood park. If there is anything myself and/or others can do to help
in this matter, please let me know. Thank you again for your help.
Sincerely,
Riechia E. Ra
city of acigcin
THOMAS EGAN
Mayor
PATRICIA AWADA
SHAWN HUNTER
SANDRA A. MASIN
THEODORE WACHTER
June 23, 1994 Council Members
THOMAS HEDGES
City Administrator
E. J. VAN OVERBEKE
Brenda Brenberg City Clerk
4714 Walden Drive
Eagan, MN 55122
Dear Brenda:
At the meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission on
Monday, June 20, the Advisory Commission, after hearing your comments regarding Walden
Park, directed this item for review to the sub-committee on parks development and
acquisition.
Here is a little history about Walden Park. The existing land for the park was received as
parkland dedication from the existing residential development. Under that dedication, the
City recognized that there would be additional needs for land dedication with the
development of the Brown property to the west. Over the course of the years, there has
been at least two preliminary proposals for development of that property. In fact, the City
had developed a concept plan showing how additional park land dedication would be
developed for parking lot and park layout. Obviously, that development did not proceed.
The existing property the City has for the park has an inadequate amount of topsoil in place.
When the future parkland dedication is achieved, regrading and topsoiling of the existing
park will need to be accomplished in order to develop a suitable turf. The "turf" that is
there now is essentially void of any grasses and is primarily weed and long grass mix.
Maintenance practices that have occurred in the park have been limited to three mowings
a year which is typical for this category of land holding. Comments in regards to only a
portion of the park being mowed is at the request of those residents immediately adjacent
to the park who have requested the City simply not mow that area and allow the grass to
grow. Other residents want the park mowed more frequently. Clearly, we are getting mixed
messages from the neighborhood as to how they perceive the maintenance of the area.
Obviously, once the park becomes fully established it will fall into a regular routine of
maintenance along with other neighborhood parks.
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MUNICIPAL CENTER THE LONE OAK TREE 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
Brenda Brenberg
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As I mentioned, your request to determine if the site can be developed prior to acquisition
of the remainder will be reviewed by the sub-committee at their next meeting. The sub-
committee will then report back to the Advisory Commission as a whole as to the
probability of doing so. I will keep you posted as to the sub-committee and commission's
deliberations and decisions.
Again, thank you for presenting your case at the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission. I know we are all anxious to see this neighborhood park get
completed.
Sincerely
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks & Recreation
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cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator
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June 20, 1994
The Walden Heights neighborhood (at the corner of Cliff Road and Thomas Lane) has
been established for eleven years. When we built our homes, we were told that the
developer was required to either put money into the Eagan Park fund or dedicate the land
to establish the Walden Heights Park. The lots on the west side of Thomas Lane were
sold as "adjacent to park land". The builder seeded the land before leaving the
neighborhood but the city has never mowed enough to make it useful for any purpose.
There are 46 houses on the three streets of Walden Heights. Our best estimate is that there
are 65 children living in our neighborhood.
Many of our homes are built on hills or right next to the woods with very little yard space
for playing on. As our children have grown older, the need for more space to play, has
forced them to play in the streets. When we built our homes, we were under the
impression that our park would be built in the near future and that the lots we chose
would not be a problem. The park would be a block away and the children would have
plenty of space to play. Now, eleven years later, we have no access to any park without
crossing a major, four lane county road. Thomas Lake Park is 1 1/2 miles across Cliff
Road, Ridgecliff Park is 2 miles across Johnny Cake Ridge Road and Ohmann Park is
1 1/2 miles across Pilot Knob Road.
A few of us have noticed that the current trend in some of the new Eagan housing
developments. seems to be that the houses are being built after the parks are established.
Now we are wondering why our park has been sitting untouched for so many years.
We have been told many times over the years that the park cannot be developed because
the west half of the land is still privately owned and being leased by the Diamond T. Until
this parcel of land is sold and more homes are built, the park will remain an unmowed
patch of weeds that is completely unusable. If anyone came to see the Walden Heights
park land, you would see that unless you remove several oak trees that are currently
growing at the top of the hill, this park has to be developed as two very separate halves.
Our request is that the Walden Heights Park be planned in such a way that the east half
that is now designated park land and is available for immediate development, be given
priority so that it becomes a usable park in the very near future. We suggest that as a
minimum, playground equipment be built and the land maintained. We also ask that the
neighborhood be included in the planning of this very needed and long overdue park.
We would like your prompt response regarding a realistic time frame for the development
of the Walden Heights Park.
Thank you.
Brenda J. Brenberg
ATTACHMENT: partial list of neighborhood supporters
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city of eagan MEMO
DATE: JULY 12, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: VANTAGE POINT REMO CAPONI
BACKGROUND
The Acquisition/Development Subcommittee met on June 28, 1994 to discuss the
Vantage Point subdivision. As a result of that meeting, a draft position statement was
prepared. The draft is attached along with the original proposal from Remo Caponi.
The position of the statement makes it reasonably clear that the Advisory Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources Commission does not support a residential
development for this parcel based on the concept that a public street through a park
is not a good use. The City did not acquire the property for public road purposes, but
for park purposes.
At the same time, staff will be presenting to the Advisory Commission on Monday
evening those revisions to the current plan for access for this property. This access
would take on the appearance of a public street and still provide reasonable park
usage.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
The Advisory Commission should review the proposed draft as prepared by the
subcommittee for approval and submission to the Planning Commission for the July
28, 1994 meeting.
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COMMI SSIONNANTAGE.JUL
July 1, 1994
Chair & Commission Members Advisory Planning Commission
On behalf of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission, I wish to
thank you for the opportunity to provide you additional comments regarding the
Commission's feelings and analysis regarding the Remo Caponi Vantage Pointe proposed
preliminary plat. As you are aware, the APRNRC has not typically commented on zoning,
density's of developments or layout as this is the peruse of the Advisory Planning
Commission. The APRNRC charge has been to comment on parks, recreation and the
natural resources of a plat as was the case with the Vantage Pointe sub-division. Given the
opportunity to comment further relative to parks impact, we are pleased to provide you with
the following comments.
First, we believe that the best interest of the community would be served if this parcel was
to remain agricultural and in its present use. Acquisition by Mr. Anthony Caponi for
inclusion into the Art Park would also be an acceptable resolution. Clearly, the residential-
type development proposed, sandwiched between a major athletic field and an art park, is
not a good fit for residential development nor the parks.
It is our understanding the developer has said he is opposed to taking access for this
proposed development through the park. We agree. We, too, are opposed to a public street
through the park. Barring the inclusion of this property into the art park, some limited
residential use could be accommodated. We believe that no more than four units would be
appropriate. It is our understanding that at four units, this sub-division can be accessedl
by what is essentially a private road which would best be serviced by a direct access from
County Road 30. Clearly, access through the park to any proposed sub-division is not a
desireable alternative. It would seem that four units with access from Diffley would fit this
property. We are opposed to a "public street" entering the park to service any residential
development. City park plans show service to the existing home via a private road off the
park road. This has the least amount of impact to the park while still providing adequate
access to this home.
One final comment has to do with resource protection. Given the surrounding usage, i.e.
art park and athletic fields, we believe that any proposed residential sub-division needs to
be intensively managed to preserve the natural resources. The proposed intensive sub-
division of eleven units, while meeting the general guidelines of the tree preservation policy,
certainly is out of character with the surrounding art park usage and would negate the
efforts that the City has taken in trying to provide a berm and proposed landscaping.
In summation, we believe that the parcel should remain agricultural; perhaps to be
incorporated into the art park. Barring that opportunity, a limited residential development
serviced from Diffley Road via a private road seems a prudent decision for the sub-division
as well as for the City park. A public road or park road servicing increased residential
development through the parks is undesireable! We acknowledge a private road off the
extension of the park road to service the existing home. Resource preservation should go
beyond the norm and can be improved via a reduction in the number of units.
On behalf of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and its
members, I offer this response.
Sincerely,
Lee Markell, Chair
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city of eagan MEMO
DATE: MAY 10, 1994
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: VANTAGE POINT - REMO CAPONI
BACKGROUND
This is a proposal for the rezoning of approximately 5.92 acres from
A(Agricultural) to R-1 (Single Family) and a Preliminary Plat for 11 lots located in
the NE 1/4 of Section 27 on the south side of Diffley and west of the Lexington
Diffley Athletic site.
This parcel Is surrounded by City parkland to the east and north and by the
proposed Tony Capon! Art Park to the west. An existing home on the property
is serviced through a 16 foot wide road access which begins at the Intersection
of Diffley and Lexington Way. When the City acquired the Lexington Diffley
Athletic site, this road access easement was already In place and runs with the
property. However, the access easement is written in such a manner which
would indicate that the land owner (the City) has the option of relocating this
access road at Its discretion. Because of the construction of the Lexington Diffley
Athletic Fields, this access road would be relocated as a gravel access to the
existing home site. Development of the property for single family homes,
however, will require a public road to service this property. It will be incumbent
upon the developer to petition for a public street to service this development.
This particular parcel is located in Park Service Section 27 which is serviced by
Carlson Lake, Oak Chase and Clearwater Parks as well as Goat Hill Park and the
new Lexington Diffley Athletic site. This residential development will have limited
access to a neighborhood park facility although future development within the
Lexington Diffley Athletic complex will provide some recreational amenities that
would be available for this subdivision.
Access to trails begins at Lexington Way and Diffley Road.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATIONS
Staff would recommend that this subdivision be responsible for a cash parks and
a cash trails dedication.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
Water Quality
This development will discharge stormwater to a storm sewer line in Diffley Road
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 Diffley
.Road and adjacent properties between the Rooney property and the Intersection
of Lexington Avenue and Diffley Road. Pond JP-8.1 discharges to Pond JP-8
which Is also located in the park and classified as a scenic recreation water body.
Because Pond JP-8.1 is adequately sized to protect the water quality of Pond JP-
8 and to avoid Impacting the considerable woodland resources on the Vantage
Point site, staff recommends that the developer pay a water quality cash
dedication In lieu of on-site ponding.
Wetiands
There are no wetlands subject to regulation under the Wetlands Conservation Act
on the parcel.
TREE PRESERVATION
A Tree Preservation Plan has been received for this development showing a total
of 104 significant trees on the site. This tree mass is concentrated on the north
half of the development (lots I through 6) with a makeup of about 50% oaks
ranging In diameter from 8" to 40". The remainder of tree mass includes black
cherry, birch, cottonwood and box elder. The Initial site development will result
in the loss of 6 significant trees (5.8% of the total), including one 8" apple tree
and five white oak trees (40", 34", 23", 38", and 27"). All of these trees will be
removed for road construction. The allowable removal for this initial site
development is 25% of the total number of significant trees. The tree removal
proposed for this site does fall within the allowable range per the Tree
Preservation Guidelines.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION:
The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations:
1. The developer be responsible for Initiating a petition for a public stree
across City property and for the road plan to be reviewed by the Advisory
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission to ensure design
compatability with the Eagan park.
2. The developer vacate the 16 foot access easement at the time of final plat.
3. This development be subject to a cash parks dedication.
4. This development be subject to a cash trails dedication.
b. This development be subject to a cash water quality dedication.
6. -There are no wetlands subject to regulation under the Wetlands
Conservation Act on this parcel.
7. Recommend approval of the Tree Preservation Plan as It exists for initial
site development
8. Acknowledge that the presence of significant trees on Lots I through 6,
and Lots 8 and 9 within the development will require future' builders of
those lots to prepare Individual lot Tree Preservation Plans at the time of
building permit application
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