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08/15/1994 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionAGENDA ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Monday August 15, 1994 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center A. 6:00 Tour - Fish Lake - Borchert/Ingersoll B. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 18, 1994 F Organizational - Election of Vice Chair and Secretary G. Visitors to be Heard H. Department Happenings 1. Consent Agenda (1) Town Centre 100 Fourteenth Addition-Triple S Investments (2) Best Brands Second Addition J. Development Proposals (1) Edgewater Addition K. Old Business (1) Park Systems Plan (2) Borchert/Ingersoll Property L. New Business (1) Civic Arena Project M. Parks Development Update (1) Blackhawk Park (2) Tree Trust at Sky Hill Park (3) Blue Cross/Blue Shield Trail N. Water Quality (1) Preliminary Review 1995 Capitol Improvements Projects (2) Residents Request for Assistance (3) Review/Approval of Fish Lake Implementation Plan 0. Other Business and Reports (1) Joint Commission Meeting with Advisory Planning Commission P. Round Table Q. 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, rational 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. ?1 MEMO - city of eagan DATE: AUGUST 11, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION OM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION SUBJECT: AUGUST 15 COMMISSION MEETING The August 15 Advisory Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission meeting will be preceded by a tour leaving City Hall at 6:00 PM. The tour will first visit the area under study for Fish Lake and then move to the Borchert/Ingersoll property that is in tax forfeiture. We will return to City Hall to begin the meeting promptly at 7:00 PM. After approval of the agenda and the minutes of the July 18, 1994 meeting, it would be appropriate for the Commission to elect a new vice chair and secretary. Those positions are currently vacant due to recent resignations from the Advisory Commission. Staff will have available ballots for the election of these individuals. DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Staff has enclosed its department happenings for the last month and will briefly review those for the Advisory Commission. CONSENT AGENDA There are two items under Consent Agenda for Commission action. A motion to approve would be in order. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS Returning to the Advisory Commission is the item from the July 18 Commission meeting entitled the Edgewater Addition. Staff has prepared a separate memorandum for your review in regards to this particular item. OLD BUSINESS There are two items under Old Business; the first of which will be a verbal update on the Parks System Plan. The second item is a review of the Borchert/Ingersoll property which the Advisory Commission will review prior to the meeting. Staff has prepared a brief report within the packet and will provide additional visual presentations and verbal presentations at the Commission meeting. The Commission is asked to take an action on this particular item. /. Page -2- NEW BUSINESS Staff will update the Commission on the Civic Arena Project. As the Commission is aware, the City has been working with the Civic Arena Fundraising Committee to construct an arena south of the City Hall site. The Fundraising Committee has raised nearly $500,000 in cash and pledges toward their goal of $600,000. Staff has been working with Arena Construction Consultants (ACC) on a design and cost estimate for the facility. It is anticipated that the project may move ahead as early as this fall. PARKS DEVELOPMENT There are three items under Parks Development update which staff will review for the Advisory Commission. WATER QUALITY Rich Brasch, Water Resource Coordinator, will review for the Advisory Commission the proposed 1995 Capital Improvement Projects under Fund 64--Water Quality. He will also review and approve the Fish Lake Implementation Plan which is part of the 1995 CIP. And, finally, staff has received two request for assistance regarding ponds within the community. Staff would like to review these requests with the Advisory Commission. OTHER BUSINESS & REPORTS Staff would like to ask the Commission their preference for meeting with the Advisory Planning Commission. We have identified two possible dates; those being September 8 and September 12 as possible meeting dates. After round table discussion, it would be appropriate for the Commission to adjourn. If members of the Advisory Commission have any questions regarding items within the packet and would like some additional clarification, please feel free to contact me. Please call the department (681-4660) if you are unable to attend the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Ken Vraa Director of Parks & Recreation KV/Ik L7#COMMCOV.AUG ot. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS 1. •« The August tennis camps have attracted 45 participants this year. The previous high was 24. A change in the State High School League rule concerning participation in camp two weeks prior to the start of a season allows more youngsters to continue in the Department's camps. •« The final Evening in the Park event was held on August 3. Two events were 'affected' by rain this year. Not that it was raining at 7:00 PM, rather a shower earlier in the evening caused people to elect not to attend. Rescheduling performing artists is most difficult if not impossible in any reasonable time frame. A typical audience in good weather ranges from 150 to 400 people. The Teddy Bear Band is by far the most popular. •« Eagan Athletic Association fall programs will begin in late August. • Bantam soccer again has 44 teams; 650 youth, stable with 1993. • In-house fall soccer has 36 teams; 510 youth, down from 1993. • Fall travel soccer has 11 teams; 165 youth, up from 1993. • Football has 13 teams; 246 youth, up from 1993. Overlay fields will be kept to a minimum. Ohmann and Walnut Hill Parks will provide game field facilities. Wescott Station will be used as a practice field. This is the first introduction of soccer to that site. 4. • « Softball concessions are gearing up for two tournament weekends. Pizza Man, a new pizzeria in the City, will provide pizza for the Men's D Region Tournament. 5. •« Recreation staff are in the process of finalizing gymnasium usage for the 1994-95 school year. The opening of Blackhawk Middle School should provide the first opportunity since 1989 for Department adult basketball and volleyball programs to grow. Keeping the bi-modal nature of the City's population in mind, youth programs should share the opportunity to grow with adult programs. 6. •« A 'Women's Day of Tennis' is offered for Saturday, August 13. Information was sent to adult tennis lesson participants and to the women in the co-recreational league. A similar opportunity may be offered to men in September. A date will be selected when the high school schedule is firm. 7. • « Recreation staff are in the throws of completing summer activity commitments, starting fall softball leagues and planning fal l programs that appear in the Discover Us! section of'Experience Eagan', the city newsletter's new name. 8. •« Blackhawk Middle School has renewed its request to use Ohmann Park for its soccer co- curricular practices and games. The school has also requested two football fields at Downing Park. The facilities at Downing Park represent a new endeavor. Maintenance responsibilities are yet to be finalized. This additional school usage of city facilities came about as a result of the schools fields not being sodded as planned previously. of The Twin Cities Tree Trust, a non-profit youth employment and training agency, recently completed construction of an observation plaza at Skyhill Park. This unique amenity offers a spectacular view of the Downtown Minneapolis skyline, Mall of America and the airport. It should be noted that the decking utilized a 100% recycled product combining wood and plastic that appears to be a long-lasting, low maintenance alternative to conventional building materials. The Tree Trust will next be working on a trail access into Bur Oaks Park. 10. • « Athletic fields at Northview and Goat Hill Parks have been enhanced by the addition of concrete aprons adjacent to the dugout areas of the fields, thanks to the work of park maintenance employees Steve Hadden and Alex Lammers. S. Department Happenings -- August Page -2- 11. •« The redevelopment of the northern section of Bur Oaks Park continues. Park maintenance workers Scott Eppen and Gary Skogstad have removed the old play equipment, retaining walls and asphalt trail which resulted in significant savings to the City. 12. • « Parks maintenance workers Scott Eppen, Don Buecksler and Alex Lammers recently completed sod work around the Blackhawk Park play structure as development of this community park continues. 13. •« The addition of a hardcourt and basketball standard was recently completed at Quarry Park thanks to a combined effort of the Street Division and Park Maintenance staff members Alex Lammers, Paul Graham and Steve Hadden. 14. • « Significant maintenance on the athletic site infields was recently completed by Steve Taylor and Dan Curtin. The grading and supplemental aglime greatly improves the playing surface and will allow for better drainage of the fields during rainy periods. 15. • « Two recent improvements were finished by Eagle Scouts Dan O'Brien and James Orlando. They completed the installation of aglime dugout pads and runways at both Rahn Athletic and the minor league field at Goat Hill Park. The area in front of the dugouts and leading up to the home plate area are typically worn and impossible to maintain in grass. This improvement greatly enhances the appearance of these ball fields. 16. •« The City is currently out for bids for trails seal coating. Among the list of this years work program are City and County boulevard trails, parking lots and park trails. Bids will be opened on August 15th. 17. •« The Eagan Parks & Recreation Department hosted the annual Dakota County Area Tree Trust picnic on August 5th at Skyhill Park. More than 100 youth employees, City officials and County representatives attended. 18. • « Mid-summer fertilization at all irrigated sites was completed by Alex Lammers and Paul Graham. 19. • « Jim McGuffee and Rich Pelletier are recognized for their efforts in assisting the Minnesota Park Supervisors Association with the annual Greens Expo equipment show on August 3rd and 4th. 20. •« As part of a special appropriation program to combat the oak wilt program within the City of Eagan, an oak reforestation project is currently being completed. One hundred twenty oak trees of various species and sizes have been planted into thirteen parks. The parks receiving trees included O'Leary, Trapp Farm, Northview, Bur Oaks, Heine Pond, Carlson Lake, Oak Chase, Walnut Hill, South Oaks, Mueller Farm, Captain Dodd, Wescott Station and Blackhawk and are near locations where oak wilt diseased trees were removed in 1993. An additional 50 oak trees will be purchased and planted during the third week of August to complete this oak reforestation project. These additional trees will be planted in Trapp Farm, Blackhawk, Bur Oaks and Skyhill Parks. 21. • « Another part of this special appropriation program, aerial photography of the entire City of Eagan was flown on August 5, 1994. This photography was shot in natural color at a scale of 8«/mile. These low altitude photos will be used as management tools to identify new oak wilt infection centers and to assess the success of past oak wilt management practices. The photos will also be available to any City department wishing to use them for planning/review purposes. 22. •« As of August 8, 1994 the tree inspector has identified five oak wilt trees on public property and 52 oak wilt trees on private property. These numbers compare to 16 on public and 42 on private property as of the same date last year. Expectations are to have slightly more diseased trees identified on private property this year, mostly due to the availability of aerial photography as management tools. • August 15, 1994 Commission Meeting « August 16, 1994 Council Meeting CarmissionMAPPEN.AUG 4 4 4 b? - city of eagan MEMO DATE: AUGUST 9, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA 1. TOWN CENTRE 100 FOURTEENTH ADDITION - TRIPLE S INVESTMENTS BACKGROUND This is a request for a preliminary plat consisting of approximately .6843 acres and one lot for a Big Wheel Auto store located in the NE 1/4 of Section 15 on the west side of O'Leary Lane. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION This plat is part of an overall PUD for which parks and trails dedications have been satisfied. WATER QUAUTY/WETLANDS Because of the small size of the proposed development, a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding is recommended. There are no jurisdictional wetlands within the development. TREE PRESERVATION There are no tree preservation issues for the Advisory Commission to review relative to this development. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION The Commission should review and consider the following recommendation. 1. This plat would be subject to a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding for water quality. S. 2. BEST BRANDS SECOND ADDITION - BEST BRANDS BACKGROUND This is a request for a Preliminary Plat consisting of 9.07 acres and one lot located in the south 1/2 of Section 8 on Yankee Doodle Road and Highway 13. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION This plat should be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. WATER QUAUTYIWETLANDS This development is located in drainage basin C and will discharge stormwater to Pond CP-8, a designated stormwater basin with adequate capacity to treat the runoff. Pond CP-8 in turn discharges to Pond CP-9, a flooded gravel pit within Fort Snelling State Park whose recreational potential has already been acknowledged by the Commission. Staff is recommending a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding to meet water quality requirements. However, since site plans have not yet been developed, and may not be for some time in the future, staff proposes to make arrangements for the cash dedication to be determined when the issuance of building permits for the parcel are under consideration by the City. There are no jurisdictional wetlands within the proposed development. TREE PRESERVATION There are no tree preservation issues for the Advisory Commission to review relative to this proposal. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION ro101. This plat would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 2. This plat would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. This plat would be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding. 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Y.w.rww4.r.ilrA.r *4V.4'• r14.fWNjj N.14 t.w{.rr.?r?r.?w. %Iwry.u.r../.r{rpr I{.r?.I rr.ia/.rr.J W 1.NF.?. i1r..rN.M/.i riT.illr MprN 1V E:1 MEMO - city of eagan DATE: AUGUST 11, 1994 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION SUBJECT: EDGEWATER ADDITION BACKGROUND At the July Advisory Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission meeting, the Commission review the proposed Edgewater Addition. The Commission decided to defer action on this item until after the Acquisition/Development sub-committee could review two issues the Commission was concerned with. The first issue was additional plant material and the second was the proposed inclusion of a trailway around a pond. SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGS The sub-committee had two meetings relative to this preliminary plat. The first meeting was with the developer at which time the issue of additional tree planting was agreed upon. The developer agreed to provide 50 additional tree plantings. The majority of those plantings will be provided along Cliff Road. If there is not sufficient space within the development to accommodate the additional trees, those trees will be planted within public space which will probably be the new elementary school #18/park site. It was suggested at the Advisory Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission meeting, to have a trailway around at least a portion of the pond, if not the entire pond itself. At the sub-committee meeting on August 9th, four members of the committee met, once again, to review the various alternatives. It is not the purpose of this memorandum to cover all of the issues that were discussed, but merely the alternatives that were reviewed. 1. Do nothing. This alternative will simply require the developer to make a cash parks dedication, a cash trails dedication and to provide a 30 foot setback from the pond for conservation. 2. Provide a conservation easement with a trailway easement. This option would require the developer to provide a 35 foot conservation easement and, In addition, provide within that easement the opportunity to provide a future trailway. A cash parks/cash trails dedication would be required. 3. Acquire a parks land dedication adjacent to the pond. This alternative would require approximately 10% of the area of the plat to be dedicated for parks purposes. This plat is approximately 13 acres in size, hence 1.3 acres of dedication. A portion of this dedication could be a portion of the pond by current dedication requirements. Approximately 3/4 to I acre of the 1.3 acre dedication would be land above the N.O.H.W. of the pond while the remainder could be "pond". 1-4. DISCUSSION Clearly, there are two perspectives relative to the issue of having a trail or parks dedication. The proponent view would be preservation of this resource for potential use by residents. The option of saving this lake shore would require the cooperation of the City of Inver Grove Heights to the east as well as additional property acquisition on the north side of the pond. It is very unlikely that the railroad to the west will abandon their property in the foreseeable future for continuation of the trail on this side of the pond. Options 2 and 3 preserve the opportunity for the future! The idea of preserving the option for a future trailway around the pond is a commendable and desirable objective which also included preserving this space for public use. The downside of this alternative is that its acquisition is not without cost. If the trail were to be developed, how many would it serve? With nineteen single family lots in this subdivision, parks dedication would serve relatively few residents. Obviously, there is a cost for acquisition. The parks dedication for this subdivision would amount to about $14,000. Are those dollars better used elsewhere in which more people could benefit? Perhaps these dollars could go towards acquisition or funding of development of other park areas with greater access and greater amenities for a greater number of people. There is also the cost of installing a trail and maintaining it. There is the risk of getting cooperation from Inver Grove Heights. If they fail to agree with a trail around the pond, the City would own property with no real access. Finally, the trail would have limited access with no parking and would not go around the pond resulting in a "dead end" trail. SUB-COMMITTEE DISCUSSION The sub-committee reviewed the three options presented. Although there was no conclusion reached, it seemed several of the committee members favored the idea of acquisition through dedication of property thus insuring preservation of this opportunity and resource. Another position was taken by a minority of the sub-committee that the City should acquire 35 feet of setback from the pond for preservation of open space and a trail easement should the City be successful in negotiating trail opportunities with Inver Grove Heights and the property to the north. This option would allow an opportunity to be turned into a reality. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Also attached for your review is a memorandum from Rich Brasch, Water Resource Coordinator, responding to a question presented to him regarding water quality conditions for LP-30. FOR COMMISSION ACTION The Advisory Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission should make a recommendation on one of the three options (or any variation) to the City Council relative to this particular plat. Commission action should also include the recommendations concerning water quality and tree preservation as addressed in the staff memorandum in July. 1. 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. 2. The pond design would be approved by City water resources staff. 3. No filling or draining of wetlands on the site would be allowed. 4. 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. 5. 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 deciduous 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. • NEW Add 50 additional trees along Cliff Road. Those not planted on site would be planted elsewhere on public property. 6. 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 plans for each lot, ensuring the protection and survival of all trees on each lot. 7. Require the developer to make a cash parks dedication, a cash trails dedication and to provide a 30 foot setback from the pond for conservation. OR Provide a conservation easement with a trailway easement. This option would require the developer to provide a 35 foot conservation easement and, in addition, provide within that easement the opportunity to provide a future trailway. A cash parks/cash trails dedication would be required. OR Acquire a parks land dedication adjacent to the pond. This alternative would require approximately 10% of the area of the plat to be dedicated for parks purposes. This plat is approximately 13 acres in size, hence 1.3 acres of dedication. A portion of this dedication could be a portion of the pond by current dedication requirements. Approximately 34 to 1 acre of the 1.3 acre dedication would be land above the N.O.H.W. of the pond while the remainder could be "pond". OR Other. KV/Ik I7 EDGEWATR.MMO /S. TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: ASSESSMENT OF RECREATIONAL POTENTIAL OF POND LP-30 (EDGEWATER ADDITION) DATE: AUGUST 1, 1994 Introduction As you requested, I have conducted a reconnaissance-level study to assess the physical characteristics and recreational potential of Pond LP-30. The pond is located on the border between Inver Grove Heights and Eagan and forms most of the northern border of the proposed Edgewater Addition. Following is a description of the results of the field investigation and my assessment of it's suitability for a variety of recreational uses. Results of Investigation The field investigation was conducted on July 29, 1994 by Jim Storland and myself. Several sounding transects indicated that the pond at it's current water level had a maximum depth of just under 16 feet, making it one of the deeper water bodies in Eagan. The pond also drops off rapidly from the edge, with depths of 8 feet at distances of 30-40 feet from shore fairly common. A rough hydrographic map compiled by Jim Storland is attached for your information. It is important to note that the pond water level appears to be several feet above the normal water elevation noted in the City's Stormwater Comprehensive Plan. The bases of a number of soft maples and other vegetation were covered with ponded water around the shore. We've requested that Public Works Department determine the present water level elevation of the pond and will forward that information to you when we receive it. There was virtually no emergent fringe around the ponds edge, probably because of the steep shoreline. A sparse but diverse population of native rooted weeds was recorded in the lake and there was none of the floating filamentous algae masses that so frequently compromise pond use at this time of year. The bottom of the pond was firm and likely composed largely of sand or other coarse material, and substantial areas of sand and gravel were noted along the shoreline. Both these characteristics are unusual in Eagan, where bottom and shoreline substrate are generally dominated by muck with a high organic content. The bottom/shoreline substrate of the pond together with its rather uniform shape suggest that it might have been created, perhaps as a borrow area for construction of the railroad. No fish were noted in the pond other than one rather scrawny dead bullhead. /7. The water quality in the pond appears to be fair. The water clarity was about 4 feet, similar to what you would expect on Fish Lake at this time of year. Dissolved oxygen conditions were adequate to support gamefish down to 10 feet but decreased rapidly to near zero at deeper depths. Given this profile and other observations, it seems relatively certain that the pond could not sustain gamefish populations over the winter on a long-term basis without aeration. The same nutrient enriched conditions that are a problem with other ponds in Eagan are a problem here as well, inspite of the fact that the drainage area is relatively small and undeveloped. I suspect that there is much internal recycling of phosphorus occurring within the pond, leading to the algal blooms we observed. We collected several water samples which we are having analyzed for a number of chemical parameters. Again, I will forward to you that information when it is ready as well. Assessment Following are my observations on the recreational potential for Pond JP-30: 1. The Class II indirect contact recreation designation of the pond in the Eagan Water Quality Management Plan accurately reflects it's highest potential uses. Use of the pond for direct contact recreation is not advisable because of steeply sloping in-shore areas and existing and future water quality conditions that are unlikely to support swimming. 2. Current water quality in the pond is relatively good and will probably meet or exceed the standards the City has set for Class II water bodies. However, all reasonable measures should be taken to make sure that future urban development in Eagan and Inver Grove Heights that will eventually discharge runoff to this pond incorporate on- site ponding or similar mitigative measures to minimize the possibility for future water quality degradation. If we are successful in limiting external sources of pollutants, in-lake measures such as a one-time alum treatment may be extremely effective in maintaining or improving water quality. 3. The relatively high average and maximum depths of this pond, the existence of at least a minimal native macrophyte community, and the opportunity to substantially minimize the impact of future development on the pond's water quality suggest that it has some potential to support a bluegill/crappie/largemouth bass fishery. However, over-winter survival of these species over the long-term is unlikely without periodic aeration. To my knowledge, MnDNR has no plans to stock the pond at this time. 4. The undeveloped nature of the shoreline, especially the Ir. north and east shores where mature woodlands dominate the shoreline vegetation, contribute significantly to the aesthetic appeal of the pond. Buffer strips to protect existing natural vegetation should be maintained around all edges of the pond wherever possible. 5. The waterfowl and shorebird habitat value of the pond is only fair in it's current state, principally because of the lack of either an emergent vegetation fringe or extensive shallow water areas. However, the pond and it's near-shore area are probably important parts of the habitat complex that support upland wildlife because together they provide movement corridors and a source of water. I hope this addresses the issue adequately. Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator cc. John VonDeLinde Jim Storland NOTE: City Engineering Staff shot the pond elevation on August 10, 1994 and discovered that the current pond elevation is approximately 5 feet above the established normal elevation. Consequently, the "reap" depth of the pond is not the 14-16 feet as mentioned in the above memo, but 9-11 feet. It may be possible to eventually raise the pond above the normal elevation, but this will require approval from adjacent land owners, etc. 1CJ. 4 0 b? _... 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. PARKSITRAILS 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. a/. Edgewater Place - Royal Oaks Realty Page -2- WATER QUAUTY/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 comer 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. 04; . Edgewater Place - Royal Oaks Realty Page -3- 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, andspruce) 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. But 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. A5 Edgewater Place - Royal Oaks Realty Page -4- 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. KVAk COMMI SSIONiEDGEWATR. 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H rolY 1422 OF 1100$ 01(ES W 0[P 20214tt0 ..PTOQ% REMARKS A. 00501 l S 01010- 6 -1Mw+i?w?as.-S.wsMr PLANTING SCIIIUIiI,I.?: -?-- otv. _ COMM 1p+S?IEsc?rt?c w?rE -e I - - - Job No 94193 PP 1 -.1001 1 , •4: DATE: TO: MEMO city of eagan AUGUST 11, 1994 ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION JOHN VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS C.J. LILLY, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/PARKS PLANNER SUBJECT: BORCHERT/INGERSOLL PROPERTY This report to the Commission is intended to meet the following three objectives: 1. Provide a status report on the tax forfeited Borchert/Ingersoll property. 2. Review a site feasibility analysis and present a concept to help illustrate the potential use of the site, and 3. Outline the procedure for City acquisition of the property. In addition, the Commission will be asked to make a recommendation to the City Council concerning the acquisition of the property. BACKGROUND In February of this year, department staff were contacted by the Dakota County Auditor's Office in reference to the availability of a 70.59 acre tax forfeited parcel of land previously owned by the Borchert Ingersoll Company. This parcel is located north of Yankee Doodle Road and east of Mike Collins Drive and contains a 14-acre DNR protected wetland as a central feature of the site. Given the presence of the wetland, the City was informed that the State of Minnesota (Department of Natural Resources) had assumed control of the property, with administration of future property disposition by Dakota County. Ironically, notification of the parcel's availability came at about the same time the Commission was undertaking an evaluation of remaining open space sites. The Commission had, in fact, already identified the Borchert Ingersoll tract and surrounding properties as a potential location for acquisition. During subsequent on-site visits by the Land Acquisition and Development Committee, it was determined that the Borchert site could indeed fulfill the needs for future community park facilities which had been identified in the needs and demands analysis section of the parks system master plan. Additionally, the sites location in the "northern tier" of the community would enhance the dispersion of community park facilities to meet the needs of "daytime residents" (i.e. corporate and business employees), as well as residential areas in the northern and eastern sections of the City. Given the size and location of the parcel along with its physiographic and natural features, the tax forfeited site was ultimately identified by the Commission as a top priority candidate for future parkland acquisition and development. As part of the parks systems plan development process, the Commission met with the City Council in a joint meeting on May 14th to discuss the natural resources chapter. This discussion included an overview of the open space evaluation and parcel prioritization process, along with the specific role that each parcel could play in meeting future recreation needs of the community. In particular, staff offered a detailed review of the Borchert Ingersoll site and the unique combination of community park and athletic field uses that it could provide. At that meeting, the council gave their endorsement to staff to continue investigating potential acquisition as a component of the City's park and open space system. During the past four months, staff has been coordinating discussions with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and several departments at Dakota County. By state statute, the DNR is required to perform an internal review of any tax forfeited parcel which includes a state protected wetland. Following several conversations with the DNR, a letter was issued by the Bureau of Real Estate Management on July 14th indicating DNR support for the transfer of the property to the City of Eagan for public purposes. Staff have also had numerous conversations with the County Attorney's Office and County Auditor's Office. Both of these departments will be closely involved in administering conveyance of the property to the City. To date, the County has been extremely supportive of the City's efforts in this regard. ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT One of the principal concerns of the Commission and staff has been the presence of any environmental hazards or conditions which might exist on the site. Staff have been particularly leery that buried hazardous waste could constitute a major and costly cleanup effort by the City, in the future. To answer these questions more fully, staff has been investigating this issue with the Dakota County Environmental Management Department. At the City's request, the County assembled and forwarded, for City review, a comprehensive environmental audit of the site on June 7th. The audit indicates that there are no known existing hazardous wastes, buried tanks, water wells, or any other hazardous subsurface conditions which exist on the site. The only known issues of concern are the presence of demolition debris (largely boulders, rocks and concrete) along the eastern edge of wetland EP-2 and the presence of illegally dumped debris in the upland area of the site including old appliances, tires, fences, etc. If the City assumes future acquisition of the property, it will also inherit the cost for the cleanup and restoration of this debris. The City would be required to file a closure plan with the Dakota County Environmental Management Department detailing the time line and procedure for removing and disposing of the used appliances and other debris, as well as efforts to restore the concrete debris fill area with an appropriate application of topsoil and ground cover. A separate memorandum has been included on pages !93 - 45 of the packet outlining notes from a meeting with Dakota County in regards to the environmental audit and a walk-through of the site. On a related matter, the City has also been in conversation with Dakota County in reference to the presence of lead contaminants in and around the Borchert Ingersoll site, given the presence of the Gopher Smelting Plant on the south side of the property. A conversation with John Springsted, Dakota County Environmental Health Specialist, has revealed that recent soils testing by Dakota County shows normal background lead levels throughout the Borchert Ingersoll site, as well as the outlots located directly west of the Gopher Smelting plant. Staff were relieved to find that lead levels are within the safe levels as prescribed by the USEPA and that there are no known lead disposal wastes on either the Borchert Ingersoll or Gopher Smelting properties. In the final analysis, the Borchert Ingersoll property appears to be a relatively "dean" site. No additional subsoil or surface soil testing will be required. The City's responsibilities would largely be confined to cleaning up the existing site debris and preparing and implementing a restoration plan for the rubble fill area. According to County staff, the restoration of the fill area could be completed over a multi-year period. SITE ANALYSIS The 70.59 acres site is located one half mile west of Bur Oaks Park, just north of the intersection of Yankee Doodle and Elrene Road. The southern half of the property may be accessed by way of a gravel road at the compost site near the intersection of Yankee Doodle and Elrene Road This gravel road goes through three outlots which separates the southern property line of this site from Yankee Doodle Road, a distance of about 840 feet. Outlots G, H and I have a total area of 38.1 acres. Primary access to the site from Yankee Doodle Road is by way of Mike Collins Drive through the Eagandale Center Industrial Park. The entry road to the site from Mike Collins Drive is Borchert Lane, the only public access. Borchert Lane is a dedicated unpaved public road with utilities which include a 12 inch water main and a 12" sanitary sewer. The combination of an existing public access and stubbed utilities to the site enhances the feasibility of developing this site at a more reasonable cost. The east half of the Borchert Ingersoll site is ideally suited for the development of athletic facilities. Over twelve acres of athletic fields are feasible with some regrading. The grading required would not adversely affect any existing forested areas of the site. The acquisition and development of this site could help to meet the future demands for youth athletic facilities. The west half of the Borchert Ingersoll site is a high quality natural resource with few equals in the community. The central feature of this area is a 14 acre pond designated EP-2. Water quality in EP-2 is relatively good. Overland flow from the surrounding watershed is through grasslands surrounding the pond and mature deciduous overstory further upland. Water from outside the watershed is brought in through storm sewer pipes. A 66" storm sewer on the northwest shoreline of EP-2 drains from EP-3 in Eagandale Center Industrial Park and from land to the south around Wescott Commons. A 16" storm sewer pipe brings water in from GP-1 in Bur Oaks Park through an existing lift station. Vegetation surrounding EP-2 consists of 14 acres of grassland immediately surrounding the wetland, 1.3 acres of willow primarily along the northeast shoreline, 4.3 acres of cottonwood and boxelder surrounding the northern third of EP-2, 3.2 acres of aspen and birch in scattered pockets along the west upland areas and 10.3 acres of oak with about 4 acres of oak on the east upland area and the balance along the west upland area with most oak located in the southwest quarter of the site. A variety of upland grasses with a few scattered deciduous trees dominates the eastern half of the site. Slopes vary considerably across the site from a normal pond elevation of 829 feet up to a high point just over 920 feet, over 90 feet of vertical change on site. The steepest areas in the range of 2"l slopes are found near the southwest shoreline of EP-2 and along a ridge running parallel to the east shoreline. The ridge line is set back from 200 feet to 400 feet from the shoreline. The northern half of this ridge line is where demolition debris such as concrete slabs and boulders were dumped. This area will require mitigation efforts such as topsoil fill to establish ground covers. Slopes above the ridge line flatten out considerably. Over twelve acres of land paralleling the ridge line to the east have gentle slopes from level to a 5% grade. This area is suitable for athletic fields and parking. intermediate slopes from 5 to 20% are found along the southeast and western shoreline. A nature trail through these wooded slopes can be easily accomplished with minimal site disruption and no significant tree loss. Soils vary considerably across the site; soil near EP-2 tend to be very poorly drained silt loams. Upland areas tend to have a sandy to sandy loam texture with some of the steeper areas being excessively drained outwash. On site soils should be satisfactory for the development of park or athletic fields and facilities. CONCEPT PLAN The existing 70.6 acre site can accommodate at least 12 acres of athletic park features such as ballfields, hockey, hardcourts and informal open play space. These elements, including associated parking and support facilities, would be located along the eastern half of the site above the ridge line. Access from Borchert Lane to the north is satisfactory for a facility of this size. Water and sanitary sewer stubbed into Borchert Lane is also adequate for a facility of this size. Site mitigation would require the removal of household appliances and automotive parts dumped on site. Much of the material dumped could be recycled with cleanup by S.T.S. crews. Steep slopes with concrete debris should be covered with an adequate topsoil cover to ensure a good groundcover is established. A trail access from the parking area down to the pond is feasible but will require a more in- depth site analysis to determine the optimal route. Activities adjacent to the pond could include fishing, wildlife observation, hiking and picnicking. To achieve a continuous trail around the pond will require trail easements to be acquired. This would include lots in the Borchert Ingersoll First addition to the north and Outlot H to the south. To enhance the community park experience, Gopher Industrial Park to the southeast should be screened with a thick planting of overstory and evergreen trees. Many existing on site trees could be spaded into place to keep costs minimal. If site acquisition were to take place from 1996 to 1997, a three year phased development to the year 2000 should be adequate for completely grading the site, laying out athletic fields, establishing turf, paving an access road parking lot and provide limited support facilities. Additional amenities could be developed after the core facility is fully established. ACQUISITION/PROCESS The acquisition of the Borchert Ingersoll property will require a series of reviews and approvals at the City, County and State levels. First, it will be necessary for the APRNRC to review and recommend to the City Council acquisition of the tax forfeited parcel. In order to keep this process moving forward in a timely fashion, it will be important that this action take place at the Commission's August 15th meeting. The Parks and Recreation Department will then advance the item to the City Advisory Planning Commission. With implications for a comprehensive guide plan and land use change, it would be important to gain the Commission's review and endorsement of the park use concept involving the tax forfeited parcel as soon as possible. The City Council will be brought up to date on the issue with a request to pursue acquisition vis A vis Dakota County. By State law, this will require the City Council to adopt a resolution requesting the County Board to initiate special legislation to officially convey the property from the State of Minnesota to the City of Eagan. Once County Board direction has been given, and the appropriate resolution has been ratified, staff will work with the Dakota County Attorney's Office in drafting a bill for introduction in the 1995 legislative session. Once the legislation has been passed - which is fairly common for tax forfeited parcels of this nature - the appropriate administrative and legal steps would be taken to complete conveyance of property title to the City of Eagan. This would likely occur in the spring of 1995 with the City gaining title to the property by the end of next summer. COSTS The only known expenses for parcel acquisition would be any attorney's fees and staff time, and approximately $30,000 in unpaid special assessments. Associated site cleanup costs could also range from $30,000 to $50,000; dependent upon a number of factors. FOR COMMISSION ACTION It would be appropriate at this time for the Commission to provide a recommendation to the City Council concerning the future disposition of the tax forfeited Borchert Ingersoll site as a component of the Eagan Park and Open Space System. If it is the desire of the Commission to continue the acquisition process for this parcel, then the following actions would be appropriate: To recommend to the City Council the acquisition of the tax forfeited Borchert Ingersoll site as a future component of the Eagan Park and Open Space System. 2. To request that the City Council adopt a resolution requesting the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to authorize the introduction of special legislation during the 1995 legislative session transferring the tax property to the City of Eagan for parks and recreation purposes. FACT SHEET BORCHERT-INGERSOLL PROPERTY Location: Located north of Yankee Doodle Road and east of Mike Collins Drive Size: 7056 acres Zoning: Light Industrial/Planned Development Status: Tax Forfeited - July 1993 County Parcel #'s: 011-75 and 011-50 Previous Owner: Borchert-Ingersoll, Inc. Current Status: In State Ownership Administered by Dakota County Currently being reviewed by DNR for recommendation for sale or transfer (given state protected waterbody on site) Water Feature: Approximately 14 acres (2100' x 300') 75% within tax forfeited parcel Maximum depth: 12 feet Shoreline: 2,500' within parcel Secchi Disk: 4' (good quality) Topgraphic Relief: 920' abs in SW corner 829' abs lake surface Woodlands: Significant oak woodland resource approximately 14 acres on southwest corner of lake. Some oak woodland on east side of lake. Scatterings of other early succession woodlands around lake Potential Uses: Community Park facilities - west area (15 acres) Trails and Fishing - around lake (15 acres) Community Athletic Site - east area (40 acres) Acquisition Process: DNR approves sale or transfer of property (Basic) City Council declares interest in use as a city park - recommends same to County Board County Board adopts resolution to seek special legislation requesting transfer of property to City Legislation drafted - sponsors identified Legislation passes - 1995 Session Title transferred to city Unpaid Special Parcel 011-75 - $7,146.70 Assessments: Parcel 011-50 - $22,735.70 Unpaid Taxes: Cancelled 12b:barcJ+utprp 10 STATE OF UV UV LS ?J©1Tz DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 500 LAFAYETTE ROAD • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA • 55155-40 DNR INFORMATION (612) 2964157 July 14, 1994 Mr. Michael R. Ring Assistant County Attorney Dakota County Judicial Center 1560 West Highway 55 Hastings, Minnesota 55033-2392 Dear Mr. Ring: It has been some time since your letter of February 9 regarding the tax forfeited parcels in the City of Eagan (Nos. 10-01100-011-75 and 10-01200-011-50). During the review process we were contacted by our field staff and the Parks Superintendent for the City of Eagan. We became aware. of the City's desire to acquire these properties, in their entirety for open space public park purposes. The DNR review indicated support for this transfer for these public purposes. We would support the legislation to accomplish this during the next legislative session. The County would be responsible for initiating the legislation, however. The recommendation (required under M.S. 282.018) to the natural resources committees will recommend transfer to the City and we will send the recommendation letter within the next six weeks. Estate management c: Norma Marsh, County Auditor John VondeLinde, Parks Superintendent, City of Eagan RING/LNDLIB/KASTRAUC.94 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Yours truly, OFFICE OF DAKOTA COUNTY ATTORNEY JAMES C. BACKSTROM COUNTY ATTORNEY Dakota County Judicial Center 1560 West Highway 55 Hastings. Minnesota 55033-2392 July 20, 1994 MR KEN VRAA PARKS DIRECTOR CITY OF EAGAN CITY HALL MUNICIPAL BLDG 3830 PILOT KNOB RD EAGAN 10' 55122 JOHN VONDELINDE SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS CITY OF EAGAN 3501 COACHMAN RD EAGAN MN 55122 RE: Eagan Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Property Our File No: C-94-303 Gentlemen: Telephone (612) 438-4438 Charles A. Diemer, Chief Deputy I assume by now that you both are aware of the fact that the DNR has approved the City of Eagan acquiring two parcels of tax forfeited land adjacent to Borchert-Ingersoll Addition in the City of Eagan. I am enclosing with this letter a copy of letter which Dakota County received advising us of the DNR consent to this conveyance. As you know, it will be necessary for Dakota County to request special legislation in 1995 from the Minnesota Legislature approving the conveyance of this tax forfeited property. The conveyance can only be accomplished after receiving legislative approval. Before the County prepares the bill to be submitted to the DNR and the Legislature, I would believe it would be appropriate to receive formal notification from the City of Eagan of the City's intent to acquire these parcels for public use. If you have not done so already, will you please prepare a resolution to be considered by the full Eagan City Council acknowledging the City's intent to acquire these parcels for public use. A copy of that resolution should be directed to the Dakota County Auditor's Office. Will you please send me a copy of the resolution and your transmittal letter to the auditor. Criminal Division Juvenile and Family Services Division Civil Division Robert R. King, Jr.. Head Donald E. Bruce, Head Karen A. Schaffer, Head Director of Administration %IJ Norma J. Zabel 30% post-consumer victim/Witness Coordinator Patricia Ronken An Equal Opportunity Employer Letter to Ken Vraa and John VonDeLinde Page 2 July 20, 1994 In the meantime, if there are any additional questions or comments regarding this conveyance of tax forfeited land, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, JAMES C. KSTROM D a OUN Y ATTORNEY By: Michael R. Ring Assistant County Attorney MRR:jlo Enclosure cc: Norma Marsh, Dakota County Auditor L/C92-323 MEMO TO: FILE - BORCHERT/INGERSOLL SITE FROM: JOHN K. VONDELINDE, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS DATE: AUGUST 8, 1994 SUBJECT: MEETING WITH DAKOTA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT REGARDING BORCHERT INGERSOLL SITE On Thursday, July 28th, city staff met with representatives of the Dakota County Environmental Management Department to discuss environmental considerations at the tax forfeited Borchert Ingersoll site. The purpose of the meeting was to learn first-hand from county staff what known environmental conditions presently exist at the site and to discuss any remedial activities that would be required of the city, if the property were to be acquired as a community park area. City staff in attendance were: Rich Brasch, C.J. Lilly and John VonDeLinde. Representing the county were: Steve Scott and Ray Erickson of the Environmental Management Department. Mike Homer, Park and Recreation Intern, also observed the meeting. John VonDeLinde started the meeting by providing background information on the city's potential interest in acquiring the property, possible uses of the site for community park and athletic facilities, and other details associated with the features and configuration of the site. City staff then raised questions about some of the findings in the environmental audit, as well as additional issues concerning the site. The following is a summary of the notes taken from that meeting: • The county had previously requested that Borchert Ingersoll develop and implement a closure plan for the site. That action never took place and the property ultimately went tax forfeit. • The county has done some cleanup of the site which has largely involved the removal and disposal of several dozen old tires. • No grant funds are available for cleanup of the site (the county has already explored that), but much of the work could be done through labor intensive work crews such as the County's Sentencing-To-Service Program. • On April 7th, the Environmental Services Department conducted a thorough on- site investigation of the site. From that, an estimate of site clean-up costs was generated. A copy of that estimate was distributed to city staff and is included in the city's files. Cleanup costs address both the inert rubbish materials on the site, as well as filling and restoration of the concrete and limestone rock rubble 1 of 3 at the edge of the fill area adjacent to pond EP-2. County staff indicated that Borchert Ingersoll was in the business of leasing and repairing heavy equipment. The principal use of the site was for testing heavy equipment and the (illegal) dumping and storage of demolition debris. They were not aware of any buildings being located on the site while it was under the ownership of Borchert Ingersoll. Given these land uses, the county hasn't done any subsoil testing for environmental contaminants. They said they have no reason to believe that there is anything buried on the site that could pose an environmental threat. They further stated that they would not expect the city to do any subsoil or surface soil testing as a part of the restoration plan for the property. No water wells were detected in the audit and the county does not believe that any exist on the site. Previous county directives to Borchert Ingersoll called for a 4:1 slope along the restored areas adjacent to EP-2. After conversation with the county representatives, it was agreed that a 3:1 slope would be adequate. (Note: during a subsequent on-site visit by C.J. Lilly and John VonDeLinde, further discussions will be explored with the county to steepen the edge to a 2:1 slope to reduce the amount of fill.). • The principal objective that the city needs to meet is removal of any wood material along the filled edge, application of a complete covering of topsoil and restoration to a ground cover which is suitable for erosion control. If this can be met with a 2:1 slope, the city would be better off financially. • A buried waste oil tank was noted in the environment audit. County staff, however, clarified that this tank is located outside of the tax forfeited parcel. It is on land which is currently owned by Power Brake, Inc. • There are not any known underground storage tanks on the tax forfeited parcel. • The county is not intending to do any further cleanup at the site. By law they are required to notify any subsequent landowners of site cleanup requirements as provided for under state law or county regulations. County staff will be available to provide technical assistance during the cleanup process. • The county has recently done extensive surface soil testing around the Gopher Smelting Plant. Results of those tests will be forthcoming within the next month. The city should contact John Springstead with the Environmental Management Office, 891-7545, for further details on those soil tests. 2of3 (Footnote: John VonDeLinde spoke with Mr. Springstead on 8-4-94 regarding soil testing. Tests taken within the last two years on the Borchert site and Gopher Smelting outlots show lead levels well within normal background conditions. Also, he stated that there are no known buried lead wastes on the Gopher site and that Gopher has been very good in cooperating with MNPCA on meeting strict air emission requirements). After the meeting at the Maintenance Facility, city staff accompanied the county representatives to the site where an on-site walk-through of the debris and fill material was observed. A discussion of using the STS crew to begin the site cleanup work was discussed. It was suggested that this could potentially be a joint county/city project this fall in order to get an early jump on the site restoration. A combination of old appliances, wood debris, car parts, etc. will need to be separated and brought to an appropriate recycling or disposal facility. Most of this work will involve hand work and would be very appropriate for the STS Program. County staff stated that the city would be obligated to develop a closure plan for the site. They felt that this plan, which is relatively simplistic, could easily be developed by staff at minimal time and expense. Once the closure plan is approved, the city would be required to separate and clean up any used appliances and other debris on the site. Restoration of the fill area, located along EP-2, could be done over a longer period of time, potentially spanning a several year period. The notion of using the STS crew to do the hand labor for seeding and soil stabilization was discussed as a very real possibility and one that would have cost saving implications for the city. C.J. Lilly also suggested that any clean fill material which becomes available from contractors working in the city be hauled to the site and stockpiled for future use as fill material over the concrete and rock debris. This should be further discussed at a staff level and be approved by the county. cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation C. J. Lilly, Landscape Architect/Park Planner Rich Brasch, Water Resources Coordinator Gregg Hove, Supervisor of Forestry 37wp:barhart216 3 of 3 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: RESIDENT REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN POND MANAGEMENT DATE: AUGUST 8, 1994 Description of Issue Staff is requesting assistance from the Commission in determining the appropriate roll for the City in responding to resident requests for assistance in pond management. Background City water resources staff receive numerous calls every year from residents requesting assistance from the City in resolving water quality problems in backyard stormwater ponds. The range of requests is broad. Some residents request help in identifying "problem" plant species. Others ask advice on the application of herbicides. Still others seek City involvement to deepen their pond or change the configuration of the storm drainage system that discharges to it. Most are aware that the introduction of stormwater through the City's storm drainage system affects the quality of their pond and believe it appropriate that the City assume some or all of the responsibility for "fixing" the problem. Historically, these requests have presented a dilemma for staff. On one hand, every resident contact of this nature is viewed by staff as an opportunity to provide residents with information on the causes of water quality degradation in Eagan and what they can do to decrease their contribution to the problem. In addition, it's an opportunity to foster a stewardship attitude toward a resource that already holds special importance to the resident. On the other hand, rarely is the pond or wetland of concern on the list of City priorities identified in the water quality management plan. In staff's opinion, achieving significant improvement in the quality of the wetland or pond would often require the expenditure of scarce City resources-staff time and funds-at the expense of other higher priority projects with a greater public benefit. Present Situation At present, there are two requests for assistance pending. Both have been submitted by residents with whom staff has had contact before and who are very agreeable to devoting their own time and energy to a neighborhood project to improve the subject ponds. A letter requesting assistance on one of the ponds is attached for the Commission's information. Staff briefly discussed both 100 . situations with the Natural Resources Subcommittee members at an August 4 meeting on the Fish Lake project. The Subcommittee members thought it would be appropriate to brief the full Commission on the issues, then request that the Commission refer the matter back to the Subcommittee to develop a policy recommendation regarding how these and other inquiries should be handled by City staff in the future. Recommendation It is recommended that the issue be referred back to the Natural Resources Subcommittee and that the Subcommittee work with staff to develop a policy that will guide City involvement in resident- initiated pond improvement efforts. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator -4 JtN 22 near "r. Vraa, 4852 Wellington Court pagan., "n. 55122 June 20, 1994 "y husband and T live on Wellington Court in T'agan. The back of our property borders a pond which is adjacent to the Lebanon Wills Regional Park. When we moved into our home in 1987, the pond was a healthy pond, full of birds, frogs, muskrats, and other wildlife. Tt was a beautiful example of biodiversity. Since 1987, the quality of the water has declined, and the growth of undesirable weeds now covers the entire surface of the pond. :re have consulted water-quality e :perts, and they confirm our observation that the storm sewer drainage system, which was constructed when the area was developed, has been the primary source of contamination and degradation of the pond. The sy-Etem carries run-off into the pond from the lawns and drive- ways of thirty-four hones, and until quite recently, fro,.; a large horse pasture. '-'y husband and T are eager to work on a pond improvement effort. :'!e will discuss the issues of environmentally-appro- priate fertilizing products and methods with the thirty-four home owners whose properties drain into the pond. We will distribute information and kits for a catch basin stenciling project, as well, and T have high expectations for cooperation from our neighbors. It is my understanding that run-off from the horse ranch has been diverted and is not currently a problem. T believe we can effectively manage future sources of pollution. Tt is our hope that the city of Fagan will cooperate with us in restoring the pond to something close to its original condition by assuming the cost of treatment for weeds, by advising us regarding treatment choices, and by guiding us in our educational efforts in the neighborhood. I have attached a quotation/proposal from one company that assessed our problem. We realize that treatment of small ponds is not the primary focus of the city's water management plan. "owever, since the city's decision to allow drainage into the pond is the cause of the problem T have described, a decision whic' could not be made today, according to the city's current water manage- ment -•?ii delines, we hope this request for assistance will be considered positively. please contact us at 452-3169. 44. was a pristine little pond - a part of the water and wild'_ife resources of our City. T rn_ss the chorus of fro Ts that once ave free nightly concerts. T miss, too, the ':food ducks that investigate the -area, but no longer stay to nest. Tt is too precious a resource to squander. Please help us to bring back one small piece of the retreating glacier's legacy - a legacy which stood, unmolested, for about seven thousand years. Sincerely, Sharon =Tolbeck cc: The T onorable T'ayor Thomas ?' an and city Council ''embers r• r'' c ,rash, :'rater anae e"t 136 - j TO: 7 l 01 .ESMAN F.O.B. No. DATE INOUIR NO. SHIP G;-" I /`? t^G `? (. if _'Z. ?GC? ./??' l ?J?? C• /,`? ?C/7?•atGn. 1 lF -o"?? 2 Lg -NSC l.vs_?L--2+? From receipt 7 ± n of order _ TER-M?S FOLLOW r LL .G ???"c,2 .?r• <-,?tiE? X71 -Z4 tom' 1 Gv?Y-c ?- YvG ABOVE PRICES GOOD FOR 5 DAYS. EASE REFER TO THE ABOVE QUOTATION NUMBER WHEN PLACING YOUR ORucR. _ Adams SIGNATURE "?.7 NC 3813 Quotation/Proposal TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: REVIEW AND ENDORSEMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ELEMENTS FOR FISH LAKE DATE: AUGUST 8, 1994 Background City water resources staff , under the guidance of the Fish Lake Steering Committee, have been working on the completion of an implementation plan to improve the quality of Fish Lake. This effort began with the initiation of extensive in-lake and watershed data collection activities in November, 1993. The intent of the project is to develop a technically sound, cost-effective, socially acceptable lake rehabilitation plan that will meet the management objectives outlined in the Mission and Goal statement (Attachment 1) for the project. The plan is intended to form the basis for an application to state and federal agencies to secure financial assistance in implementing the plan. As Commission members will recall, the Eagan Water Quality Management Plan identifies Fish Lake as one of six Class I lakes in the City and third on the priority list for long-term lake enhancement projects. Improvements in the quality of Fish Lake will also benefit Blackhawk Lake, another Class I lake and the second highest priority for lake enhancement efforts. The feasibility study and implementation plan for Fish Lake must be submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for review and comment by August 30, 1994 in order for the project to be considered for financial assistance under the Cleanwater Partnership Program in 1995. Thus, staff and the Fish Lake Steering Committee are requesting that the Commission review and endorse the implementation plan at this meeting. Summary of Recommendations - Fish Lake Steering Committee On August 4, 1994, the Fish Lake Steering Committee held its fourth and last scheduled meeting to develop recommendations on which to include in the Fish Lake Implementation Plan. Those elements recommended for selection are shown in Attachment 2. The attachment includes information on the cost of each element, an estimate of yearly operation and maintenance obligations, and the expected reduction in phosphorus loading to Fish Lake that would result. It is important to keep in mind that the phosphorus load reduction needed to achieve the established in-lake phosphorus goal of 55 ug/liter for Fish Lake for full development of the watershed is 420 lbs./year. The total load reduction estimated for all recommended elements (414.5 - 476.5 lbs./year) indicates that this 4 15-4 goal is achievable. A project timeline for implementation of the plan is included as Attachment 3, and Attachment 4 summarizes the anticipated benefits of the project. It is important to note the anticipated improvement of water quality in Fish Lake will benefit Blackhawk Lake significantly. Staff estimate a reduction in phosphorus loading of over 20% from this branch of the storm sewer system to Blackhawk Lake under future watershed conditions. This reduction in load, together with a faster turnover in the volume of Blackhawk Lake under future development conditions, suggest an improvement in future in-lake quality with the project. Staff will be working to quantify the expected improvement as we update the City's water quality model for the 4,300 acres of the Blackhawk Lake watershed that drain to the lake from the south. Commission Action Requested Staff request that the Commission endorse the implementation plan elements as recommended by the Fish Lake Steering Committee. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator cc. Richard Ouren X54. ATTACHMENT 1 FISH LAKE MANAGEMENT PROJECT MISSION AND GOAL STATEMENT Mission: To protect and improve Fish Lake as a valuable natural resource and outdoor recreation component of the community. The benefits of the management program will include the improvement of water and. habitat quality to enhance the lake's. suitability to support sportfishing, boating/canoeing, wildlife use, and aesthetic enjoyment. Goals: 1. Utilize a comprehensive watershed/ecosystem approach to address the source of water quality problems. 2. Integrate the Fish Lake Management Plan with existing plans. 3. Pursue improvement in the water quality of Fish Lake that is both consistent with the intended uses of the lake and practically achievable given the watershed and basin characteristics. 4. Select for implementation those management alternatives that meet budget parameters and are cost-effective, technically feasible, and socially acceptable. 5. Develop the management plan so that it is eligible for future state and federal implementation grant funding. 6. Use the information generated by this project to benefit similar management projects for other watershed/ecosystems within the community. ATTACHMENT 2 FISH LAKE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN RECOMMENDED REMEDIAL MEASURES & COSTS Element Cost ($) O&M ($/yr.) Estimated TP Reduction (Ibs/yr) In-Line Alum Treatment $108,830 $ 6,825 279-326 I-1 Bypass of JP-15 $ 29,190 23 JP-15 Deepen $ 11,750 3.5 Sediment Sealing $ 24,600 99 Street Sweeping $ -0- $ 5,480 -- Aquatic Plant Management $ 14,790 -- Shoreland Management $ 4,430 -- WQ Basin Management Plan $ 14,000 -- Lawn Chem. Regul. Evaluation $ 12,000 -- Public Education $ 45,100 10-25 Monitoring $ 43,000 -- TOTAL $307,690 $12,305 414.5-476.5 14b fichlake.214 1 . ATTACHMENT 3 2 W L 0 U 2 0 L!1 2 W Q W QSC N M S 0 LL LU v U) 2 0 2 W a rn U, rn a) V- ATTACHMENT 4 PROJECT BENEFITS • Total Phosphorus Loading Reduction of 414-476 lbs/yr (± 10%) • In-Lake Summer Average TP of 52 Ng/I (±3 jig/1) • In-Lake Summer Average Chlorophyll-a of 20 Ng/I (± 2 jug/t) • In-Lake Summer Average Secchi Depth of 1.3m (± 0.05 m) • Shift in Algal Community Composition Away from Nuisance Blue-Green • Increased Macrophyte Diversity / Decreased Exotic Macrophytes 14b. iaMake.214 41 ctyofeagen THOMAS EGAN Moyor August 8, 1994 Jon & Roseann Fast 1415 Oster Drive Eagan, MN 55121 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Fast: PATRICIA AWADA SHAWN HUNTER SANDRA A. MASIN THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator E. J. VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk I received your recent letter in regards to the need for smaller sized soccer goals for Highview Park. I delayed response to your letter until after the Fall soccer sign up to determine if the department would have a set of goals available to be moved into the park. I have learned from Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation, that the soccer program has continued to expand and all of the goals currently in inventory will be required for program sites this fall. Consequently, the department will be unable to fulfill your request for soccer goals this year. I will be forwarding a copy of your letter along with my response to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission. I certainly want to make them aware of your request for consideration. The issue will be timing and financing for construction of additional goals. I am sorry to disappoint you by not being able to fulfill your request at this time. I hope you can appreciate the fact the need to use all available goals for traditional game sites. Director of Parks & Recreation KV/lk cc: Advisory Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission L6/fAST.LTR &I. _UNICIPAL 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 {r1?y( 4 July 16, 1994 Mr. Ken Vraa Director Eagan Parks & Recreation 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Dear Ken: The purpose of this letter is to request that the Eagan Parks department make available two small size soccer goals (similar to those used at the Blue Cross fields) at the baseball field area at Highview Park. As I mentioned in our telephone conversation, the families of the Highview park neighborhood feel that by adding these goals, which are moveable, the children of the neighborhood can enjoy playing soccer on the field and can continue to enjoy the field for baseball as well. We talked to the following families who live around the park and all of them indicated that they were in favor of adding these soccer goals: Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Gloria Str Mr. & Mrs. Mark Remick Mike Carlson Dan Rogers Jim Bourman John O'Toole Sr. John O'Toole Jr. Guth Dick Lutz 2890 Highridge Terrace 1426 Highview Avenue 1430 Highview Avenue 1427 Oster Drive 1436 Highview Avenue 1419 Oster Drive 1420 Highview Avenue 1423 Oster Drive Thank you, Mr. Vraa, and the rest of your staff for your assistance and service to our city and neighborhood. If you have any questions on this request, please feel free to contact me. Very truly yours, 2 L CILJon and Roseann Past 1415 Oster Drive Eagan, MN 55121 688-7751 lW " 3830 Pilot Knob Road W Eagan, MN 55122-1897 city of ettga (612) 454-8100 0 Fax. 454-8363 RECORD OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATION DATE : 7 ?I 9 TIME : TALKEDWITH: A12 REPRESENTING : PHONE NO.: '39 -LZZI SUBJECT/PROJECT/CONTRACT: ITY TAFF G/. THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY ICP90e025 1994 ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES MEETING SCHEDULE no/" NAME JAN 31 /IM FEB 14 FEB 22 O MAR 14 4 rM -. VfQOKS"Off MAR 3Z A?R 14 MAY 11 . PSP MAY 14 JUNE c rsr &.30 JUNE 14 yowc COW JUNE 20 JUL 18 AVG 15 SEPT 19 OCT 17 NOV. t4 DEC. 19 TED BILLY X X 0 O1X 00 x x x x x x x ERIN IPSEN-BORGERSEN X x x 0/0' 0 x 0 0 GEORGE KUBIK x x x X/X 00 Of x x x x 0• x LEE MARKELL X X x xa x x x x x 0' x x DAN MOORADIAN 0 0• 0 0/0 0 0• - - JOHN RUDOLPH x 0• x Ill x x 0• x x 0• 0• x DAVID SZOTT 0 x x xnr x x 0 0 0 X x x STEPHEN THOMPSON x x x xa x x x 0• x x x x KEN TYLER x x X X/X X X x x x x X x MICHAEL VINCENT X 0 0 X/X x x 0 0• x 0• x 0 SHERIE WALLACE X JONATHAN WIDEM x x x 0/0• X x x x x X X X Land Acank@ian S..laalaiiiiee Stephen Thompson Lee Markell Ted Billy George Kubik David Szott John Rudolph Jonathan Widem Michael Vincent Ken Tyler tvj Subject to approval MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA July 18, 1994 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on July 18, 1994 with the following Commission Members present: Sherie Wallace, John Rudolph, Ted Billy, Lee Markell, Ken Tyler, David Szott, George Kubik and Jonathan Widem. Commission Member Vincent was not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; John VonDeLinde, Parks Superintendent; C.J. Lilly, Landscape Architect/Parks Planner; Gregg Hove, Forestry Supervisor; Mike Ridley, Project Planner and Cherryl Mesko, Secretary. AGENDA John Rudolph moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to approve the agenda as presented. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 20, 1994 George Kubik moved, Ken Tyler seconded with all members voting in favor to approve the minutes of the June 20, 1994 meeting as presented. VISITORS TO BE HEARD In response to a question by Chairman Markell as to whether there were visitors in the audience who would like to address an issue not on the agenda, Brenda Brenberg, 4714 Walden Drive, requested that the neighbors surrounding Walden Heights Park be provided with an update of their request for a developed park which they made at the June 20 Advisory Commission meeting. Ms. Brenberg continued that Parks Planner Lilly had been at the site recently and the neighbors wanted to ensure that they could have input into what was being planned for the park. Director Vraa explained that the Acquisition and Development Sub-committee had reviewed the Walden Heights Park request recently and had planned to address this issue when the item appeared later on the agenda. As background, Vraa continued, a preliminary plat application was received for the land west of Walden Heights park with a conceptual park identified once the land proceeded to final plat and development. Since the preliminary plat did not proceed at that time, plans were not able to continue for full development of Walden Heights Park. The biggest question appeared to be whether it was possible, or feasible, to develop only that portion of the park that is currently City owned before knowing what the impact would be of future land acquisition for the park. Director Vraa explained that Parks Planner/Landscape Architect Lilly would look at what possible options exist for developing a portion of the site, but cautioned that staff is not in a position presently to expend a great deal of time in designing alternatives. Ken noted that October would most likely be the earliest time design work could be considered for this park. Responding to the initial park design overlay as presented in 1987, Ms. Brenberg responded that there would be no way to place a soccer field in this park because of the potential for tree loss. Director Vraa reiterated that that is the City's biggest concern in attempting to develop only a portion of this park prior to additional land being acquired. Commission Chair Markell asked what type of facilities the neighborhood envisioned for this park. Ms. Brenberg commented that this park has been unusable for 11 years and wanted to see some development occur soon. When Commission Chair Markell asked if the residents were interested in a play structure, Ms. Brenberg commented that an open play field should be a minimum amenity. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes of July 18, 1994 Meeting Page 2 Responding to what the process would be, Director Vraa commented that an assessment of the property would be completed followed by a meeting with the neighborhood to determine what their program requirements would be for the park. Once that input is received, staff can proceed with design options to bring back to the neighborhood. Mr.Markell noted that neighborhoods are very much involved in park design and development and that staff has always welcomed and encouraged input. John Brenberg asked how this particular request would impact the Park System Plan Update that is being drafted and reviewed currently. Director Vraa responded that the Plan does not deal with the specific design of individual parks, rather it provides an overview of facilities and uses within parks. Responding to a question regarding acquisition of the land west of the park, Director Vraa stated that the City typically acquires land through parkland dedication rather than through purchase. Understanding that staff will be making some general assumptions relative to future land acquisition, Director Vraa wanted the neighborhood to be aware that even if an overall park proposal was identified, the possibility exists that that is not what the actual land acquisition would be, resulting in a change in the overall park layout. John Brenberg asked for clarification as to a time frame for design and input to the neighborhood. Director Vraa assured the residents that as part of the design process, site analysis (inventory of site conditions) would be the first phase followed by a neighborhood meeting. It is expected that a neighborhood meeting could be held in October and that all affected and surrounding neighbors would be notified by mail of the meeting. Commission Member Markell suggested that the residents identify a core group representing a good cross section of opinions that can work through the whole process with City staff. Director Vraa also noted that during the planning process for this park, it is important for the residents to be aware of the budget constraints connected with park development. Commission Member Billy added that since it is unknown when additional land will be acquired for this park, the Advisory Commission would caution residents' expectations for full development. Carol Polkowski, 4706 Walden Drive explained that she didn't feel safe having children cross major intersections to get to a park. She felt strongly that the park needed to be developed immediately. Bob Cochran, 4863 Richard Lane opined that this was not a single neighborhood issue. He expressed his concern for the busy intersections, coupled with the hill on Pilot Knob Road which diminishes site lines, which make it difficult for people to access Ohmann Park on the east side of Pilot Knob. Paul Cero, 4876 Richard Lane reiterated how dangerous it is for children to cross either Pilot Knob or Cliff Road to access a park and encouraged building the park in stages rather than respond to a potential tragedy. He asked that the Commission consider moving forward with park development as soon as possible. Susan Peterson, 4879 Richard Lane added that she has seen children fall off their bikes crossing Cliff Road and expressed her concern for their safe access to parks. She also supported partial development of Walden Heights Park as soon as possible. Understanding the multiple priorities the City has for park development, Ms. Peterson suggested that the neighborhood could provide several volunteers who would help with this park. Tim Worke, 4854 Richard Lane indicated that he has had conversations with Dakota County and has been advised that there will be no pedestrian access via the viaduct that was installed. This access seems to have been provided for horse traffic that ties into Lebanon Hills Regional Park, he opined. Mr. Worke felt strongly that pedestrian access linking parks should be a high priority for the City and County. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes of July 18, 1994 Meeting Page 3 Todd Johnson, 1479 Thomas Lane stated he had some concerns for partial development of this park. He stated that although he supports a playground and grassy open area, he did not want to see private land used as pubic access to the park and expressed his concern as to how this first phase' park would be accessed. He also wanted to ensure that there would be some type of buffer between homes and the play area. Director Vraa responded that Mr. Johnson had a valid concern. Commission Chair Markel l thanked the residents for their input and involvement in their neighborhood park and noted that they would be notified of a meeting in October following the site analysis work. DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS Items highlighted included use of auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities during summer programming; $2,200 in concessions income during a recent week end tournament; EAA softball and baseball are into their play-offs; over 200 children are participating in the T-Ball program for 5 year olds and 6 & 7 year olds; the tree inspector has been busy with both dutch elm and oak wilt disease; the City has received a $320,000 grant from the Metropolitan Council for the river crossing trail along Nicols Road and the Twin City Tree Trust completed the reconstruction of a timber stairway at Berry Patch Park. CONSENT AGENDA George Kubik moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council relative to the following proposals: 1. Fiala Addition This plat would be subject to a cash parks dedication, a cash trails dedication and a cash dedication to satisfy water quality requirements. An individual lot tree preservation would also be required to be submitted at the time of building permit. Red Oaks - Brad Stricker This plat would be subject to a cash parks dedication, a cash trails dedication and a cash dedication to satisfy water quality requirements. An individual lot tree preservation would also be required to be submitted at the time of building permit. 3. Easter Addition - Arcon Development This plat would be subject to a cash trails dedication and a cash dedication to satisfy water quality requirements. The tree preservation plan as submitted would be approved requiring 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. The Advisory Commission is also asking that consideration be given to considering nine foot wide parking stalls. 4. Yankee Plaza - M.G. Astleford This plat would be subject to a cash parks dedication, a cash trails dedication and a cash dedication to satisfy water quality requirements. There is no tree preservation plan required for this development. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes of July 18, 1994 Meeting Page 4 EDGEWATER PLACE Director Vraa introduced this item as a request from Royal Oaks to rezone 1.14 acres from agricultural to R-1 single family in a preliminary plat consisting of 19 lots on 13.5 acres. This development is located north of Cliff Road, east of Highway 3 and west of Inver Grove Heights in the southeast 1/4 of Section 25. Director Vraa continued that this site is located in Park Service Section 25E with Holz Farm Park and South Oaks Park being the closest parks serving the proposed residential neighborhood. A joint park with Inver Grove Heights was discussed with a previous proposed development, however that community was not showing a park in this location in their overall park plan. Access to this development would be on Cliff Road with future plans to provide for trailways o Cliff from Highway 3 west. Water Resources Coordinator Brasch explained that 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. Modeling indicates that runoff from the proposed development would degrade the water quality of this pond thus, staff is recommending that all runoff draining to this pond be treated with an on-site pond that meets City standards for depth and wet volume. Staff has 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. Relative to wetlands, Mr. Brasch continued that there are three on site and that no filling or draining of wetlands is being proposed as part of the development of the site. A requirement to maintain a buffer of natural vegetation extending 30 feet inland from the ordinary high water mark of Pond LP-30 is being recommended also. 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. Forestry Supervisor Hove noted that the total number of significant trees on site is 255. With the development of this site, 212 trees would need to be removed or 83% of the total. As this removal far exceeds the Tree Preservation Policy, mitigation would equate to 211 Category A trees or 422 Category B trees, or 844 Category C trees. Supervisor Hove explained that this is more trees than could be placed on the site and allow for development to occur. It was noted that this is a unique situation in that the mitigation for the tree loss cannot be accomplished on the site and allow the site to be developed. Supervisor Hove noted that the developer has worked cooperatively in trying to mitigate the impact of tree loss. Commission Member Kubik clarified that although the developer was making a good attempt to mitigate tree loss it did not adhere to the Tree Preservation Policy which would require more substantial mitigation. Member Kubik asked that if the developer could not replace all the trees on site could some trees be moved and transplanted to other public property. Supervisor Hove responded that there would be approximately 30-50 trees that were of a quality that could be moved. Member Kubik suggested that more negotiations should occur to balance the mitigation of the substantial tree loss on this site more evenly. George clarified that he was not particularly referring to full replacement, however, he felt that the developer should be making more effort toward mitigation based on the existing Tree Preservation Policy. Commission Member Markell asked if consideration could be given to providing a conservation/trail easement around Pond LP-30. He expressed his concern for lots abutting water bodies and would like to see a larger buffer between them. Member Markell opined that a 50-75 foot buffer around Pond JP-30 would be beneficial for maintaining the vegetation. He also noted that it would be beneficial to provide the potential for a trail that could tie into the railroad bed adjacent to the property. In expressing his concern for tree loss, Mr. Markell asked if it would be feasible for the access to the site to be changed to allow for less tree loss. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes of July 18, 1994 Meeting Page 5 Mike Black, representing the developer, explained that he has worked with staff very diligently to resolve any issues they have had relative to this plat. He noted that access to the property was pre-determined and in order for this development to occur, the only access that was to be allowed was that shown in the plan. Mr. Black felt that the developer has provided a good plan for reforestation and have provided substantial screening on the site although it does not completely comply with the Tree Preservation Policy as it exists. They would be willing to look at what trees on the site can be transplanted and would work cooperatively with the City to that end. Relative to a trail around the pond, Mr. Black responded that at no time had staff indicated this would be a possible consideration and since this was the first time he was hearing about it, stated the developer would be opposed to providing the trail. The main reason for opposition, Mr. Black continued, was that a portion of the pond is located in Inver Grove Heights. In discussing the buffer around the wetland, Mr. Black indicated that he would be agreeable to a 30 foot buffer but would not agree with a 50-75 buffer that would also involve a trail. Mr. Black asked that these two issues, since he was just hearing about them, not affect the continuation of this item on to the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council. He stated he would work with staff on adding trees to the landscape plan but would not move trees onto other City property. Member Kubik clarified that although staff provides the Advisory Commission with extensive reports and information, it is the Advisory Commission that makes recommendations to the City Council, not City staff. Member Markell clarified that he had no concerns with the landscape plan, rather was looking at how the developer, staff and Commission could look at further mitigation for tree loss as well as the possibility for a potential trail around the pond and wetland. Commission Member Widem stated that he felt the landscape plan provided was sufficient and that the developer had made an honest attempt to keep the site aesthetically pleasing, but would also like to see further mitigation for tree removal. Member Kubik added that possible further negotiations could resolve the issue and that he understood that every site is unique. Mr. Black responded that although he did understand the need for consistency, he felt this was a unique situation. Commission Member Tyler recognized Mr. Black's concerns but agreed that the Tree Preservation Policy needed to be handled consistently. Member Markell suggested that the developer meet with staff and the Natural Resources Sub-committee to resolve these two issues. Mr. Black stated he did not want the process delayed for an additional month since they had hoped to grade the site yet this year. Commission Member Rudolph stated that the current Tree Preservation Policy was fair and equitable but felt that he would like further information before proceeding with a decision on this development. Member Szott reiterated the need to provide consistent guidelines for the Policy and was not in favor of compromising it. He suggested that they may be other options that have not been discussed rather than removing literally all the trees from the site. Member Widem stated he did not have enough information and supported deferring these two items to the Natural Resources sub-committee. Member Billy stated that the developer had made a good faith effort in working with staff. Although he supported the setback from the pond, he felt it was a little late in the process to be introducing this to the developer. Mr. Billy felt that if a meeting was to occur it should happen so that the developer could appear before the Advisory Planning Commission as scheduled. After further discussion it was decided to refer the tree preservation issue and trail around the pond issue to the Natural Resources sub-committee who would meet with the developer and staff on Thursday, July 21 at 4:30 pm. The entire development proposal would then come back to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission at their August 15 meeting. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes of July 18, 1994 Meeting Page 6 VANTAGE POINT/CAPONI Director Vraa explained that the Acquisition/Development sub-committee met on June 28 to discuss the Vantage Point subdivision. A draft position statement was prepared for the Advisory Planning Commission, as they had requested, making it reasonably clear that the APRNRC does not support a residential development for this parcel based on the concept that a public street be brought through park property. The sub-committee felt that if the parcel was to be developed, a maximum of four lots would allow the use of the 16 foot easement rather than a public street. After hearing support from Commission Members for the draft memo to the Advisory Planning Commission, Ted Billy moved, George Kubik seconded, with all members voting in favor, to approve the draft memo to the Advisory Planning Commission relative to Vantage Point and directed that Commission Chair Markell sign the letter and forward it onto the Advisory Planning Commission. MISSION STATEMENT George Kubik moved, Ken Tyler seconded with all members voting in favor to adopt the following draft mission statement for the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission: To preserve and enhance ecologically diverse open space throughout the City of Eagan, continue parks development and provide high quality active, educational and environmental opportunities to meet current and future needs and interests of a diverse and changing population. HOLZ FARM PROPERTY Superintendent VonDeLinde shared a video highlighting the Holz Farm Park site. Director Vraa indicated that with Commission approval, staff will meet with the City Council for approval to proceed with an offer to purchase the Holz Farm property for $150,000. After a brief discussion, George Kubik moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to endorse the acquisition price for the Holz Farm property. PARKS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Landscape Architect/Parks Planner Lilly updated the Commission on several construction projects including the Lexington Diffley Athletic Site, Wescott Commons, Blackhawk Park, Bur Oaks Park north, and Sky Hill observation deck. Director Vraa added that the observation deck at Sky Hill Park was being done through the Tree Trust program. FISH LAKE PUBLIC INFORMATION SUMMARY Commission Member Widem suggested tabling this issue since the Commission would not be able to tour the site this evening. Coordinator Brasch noted that he would be looking to the Commission for approval of this item at the August 15 meeting. Mr. Widem suggested touring this site prior to the August meeting. As an update, Coordinator Brasch noted that the public information meeting had approximately 50-60 people attending after having sent out 500 notices and advertising in the local papers. Those in attendance, however, provided good input during the 3-1/2 hour meeting. Rich noted there was a great deal of discussion as to why the City storm water system was done the way it was. In conclusion, Coordinator Brasch noted that it was a very successful meeting and that it would be appropriate for the Natural Resources subcommittee to meet prior to the August Commission meeting. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Minutes of July 18, 1994 Meeting Page 7 1995 ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW Superintendent of Recreation Peterson provided a brief report to the Commission regarding a potential arts and crafts festival in 1995. The Department is involved in the preliminary meetings along with other agencies such as the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Additional information will be provided to the Commission as this opportunity becomes more formalized, Dorothy noted. METROPOLITAN REGIONAL FOREST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN Parks Superintendent VonDeLinde provided Commission members with a brief background and summary report of the Metro Region Forest Resource Management Plan which was completed by they Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. BUR OAKS PARK ACCESS LETTER Director Vraa introduced this item as a request from Bur Oaks Park neighbors to gain access to the park from their residential area. Superintendent VonDeLinde explained that an access exists between two homes but leads to a heavily wooded, steep area before access can be gained to Bur Oaks Park. The residents are requesting a subtle neighborhood access that would not be signed for the public and staff is looking at possible alternatives to bring some type of access into the park. WALDEN HEIGHTS PARK This item was discussed under 'Visitors to be Heard' earlier in the agenda. ROUND TABLE Director Vraa asked that Commission Members review the draft of the Park System Plan Update they have received and provide input to staff within the next fourteen days. In order to cover all.sections of the plan, Commission members were assigned.the following chapters to review and return: Chapter 1, Staff; Chapter 2, Sherie Wallace; Chapter 3, David Szott; Chapter 4, Ken Tyler; Chapter S,Stephen Thompson; Chapter 6, John Rudolph; Chapter 7, Natural Resources; Chapter 8, George Kubik; Chapter 9, Michael Vincent; Chapter 10, Lee Markell; Chapter 11, Ted Billy; Chapter 12, All. Director Vraa noted that there would be an Open House at the Caponi Art Park on August 6 and 7 from noon to 4 p.m. Commission Members are invited to participate. With no further business to conduct, George Kubik moved, Jonathan Widem seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. 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