03/20/1995 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES. COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 28, 1995 Workshop Session 6:30 p.m.
Members present: George Kubik, Cindy Lynch, Lee Markell, John Rudolph, Stephen
Thompson, Michael Vincent, Thomas Walkington.
The Commission brainstormed ideas concerning topics on which it will need to focus in the
near and long term. Following a general discussion on the Commissions role in securing
funding, recommending policy and inner workings of sub-committees and the Commission
as a whole, the following ideas were brought forward:
• CIP 1996-2000
Park Development
Park Acquisition
Re-development
ADA
Opportunities
Special Facilities
Swimming pool
Gymnasium
• Acquisition of Open Space
• Future Athletic Program Needs
• Holz Farm
• Downtown Eagan
• Parks TV Program
• North Park
• Review of Developments
Role of Commission
Procedures for "non-policy" issues
• ISTEA Grant
• Civic Arena/Pool
• Blackhawk Park/building
• Recreation Standards
• Policy ie Behavior
• Tree Preservation Policy
• Mosquito Control
• "O" Fertilizer Policy
• Fish Lake Study (water quality)
• Five Year Update of Water Quality Plan
• Neighborhood Pond Water Quality
• Educational/Environmental Programs/Schools
• Patrick Eagan Park
• Sponsorships for Programs
• Marketing Agreements
• Staffing
• Adopt a Park
Develop/maintain volunteer program/recognition
• Joint Commission Meetings
Planning/Council
• Training with other Communities
• Airport Issues
• Ohrfield Legislation
Commission member Thompson suggested the following breakdown of topic areas by sub-
committee:
Natural Resource Policy Recreation Acquisition & Development
Tree Preservation Civic Arena Holz Farm
Mosquito Recreation standards North Park
Fertilizer Sponsorship Downtown Eagan
Fish Lake Study Marketing ISTEA
Neighborhood Water Quality Athletic Field Needs Blackhawk Park
5 year Water Quality Update Educ/Env Prog/Schools Athletic Facilities
Volunteer Recognition Volunteer Prog/recog Patrick Eagan Park
Acquisition of Open Space
Commission Operation
Park TV
Staffing
CIP
Joint Commission/Council
Training other Communities
Airport
Ohrfield Legislation
The workshop adjourned at 8:00 p.m. to meet with the City Council.
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City of Eagan
Special City Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 28, 1995
4:30 p.m.
Part I Report and Summary
Part II Advisory Commission Overview
5:15 p.m. Economic Development Commission
6:00 p.m. Advisory Planning Commission
6:45 p.m Airport Relations Commission
7:20 p.m Solid Waste Abatement Commission
8:00 p.m Advisory Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission
Part III Wrap-up
Economic Development Commission
Introduction
Commission members see Eagan as a geographic area where essential services are provided.
Eagan is seen as an evolving, comfortable, friendly, community where residents have shared
experiences and common interests and values. The Commission recognizes a certain life
cycle of the community and that changes are taking place. The Commission is interested in
maintaining a balanced development in the city. Finally, the Commission is interested in
insuring the future by maintaining current assets. The Commission believes the primary
obstacle is the amount of time necessary to accomplish its work.
Looking Back
The Commission sees a number of accomplishments that it should recognize. These
accomplishments are the tax increment financing projects, policy developments, the advisory
function it has performed as a sounding board for the community; the development of its
ability to listen to business interests, and its assistance to develop the star city award, it is
concerned about job retention for the community, and its long-term vision for the community.
The Commission also recognized its accomplishments related to the sign ordinance and the
city center.
Work in Process
The Cedarvale redevelopment is an issue currently being worked on by the Commission and
another major project is the central area task force. The Commission is seeking definition or
clarification as to what its role is and what economic development authority it has. The
Commission continues its work in job development and job retention. The Commission
continues to identify important issues for the council to consider. Finally, the Commission
continues its work on the long term economic development vision.
Problems and Challenges
One of the challenges the Commission faces is to match the reality of the development
process with the vision/goals of the community. The Commission wants to have the council
direction clarified and council expectations made clearer. The Commission wants sufficient
lead time when it is dealing with issues given it by the council and it would like the council
to be as clear as possible when asking for Commission action. Staff roles and staff
communication are good, but the Commission would like a better understanding of the
council's agenda and hopes for the development of better communication between the council
and the Commission. The Commission also wants to function more effectively with other
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commissions.
Looking Forward
The Commission is interested in high quality selective development which provide high
paying jobs. The Commission favors a balanced mix of industry, commercial and residential
alternatives for the city. The Commission is aware that quality development will determine
the long term personality of the community. The Commission recognizes it has the beginning
of an aging population and that this consideration may influence future decisions. In order to
maintain the quality of its services Eagan must maintain its unique and vital character. The
Commission believes it should protect the various lakes and park land it currently has and it
should continue its maintenance of existing amenities. Finally, the Commission suggests the
possibility of partnering with surrounding communities.
Vision of the Commission
The Commission envisions a strong economy for Eagan. The basic foundation has been
established in the recent visioning workshop.
Needs of the Commission
The Commission believes it must set an agenda and agenda priorities. It wants the staff to
recommend an agenda to the Commission. If necessary, the Commission wants to have
subcommittees work as task forces in selected areas. The Commission wants to create a
frame of reference and a measure for targets it wishes to meet. Finally, the Commission
wants to prevent things from falling through gaps that might exist and the Commission will
make modifications to the agenda to accomplish its goals.
Role of the Commission
The Commission believes it should be a community barometer and provide a residents
reading on issues for the council. The Commission wants to establish a clearer image and
function as an ambassador in economic development for Eagan. This means the Commission
needs to understand the economic impact of various proposals it considers. It should establish
a timeframe and a workplan in which to operate and it should attempt to develop a
relationship with the other commissions that is cooperative. The Commission believes a
summary of what other commissions are doing would be helpful and that some joint work
sessions might be valuable. The Commission believes its role is to provide advice and
comment to the council and that it should provide an update to the council or other
commissions when appropriate. Communications could be improved through the use of
memos and resolutions.
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Tasks
The Commission wants its line of authority clarified. It will develop a work plan through the
use of subcommittees if necessary, and the Commission wants to celebrate its
accomplishments more frequently.
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Advisory Planning
Commission Retreat
Introduction
The Planning Commission membership is experienced, professional, and balanced. The chair
of the commission has approximately seven years of experience and has seen significant
changes within the city during the time that he has served on the commission. One of the
members of the commission is a recognized planning expert within the Minnesota
community. Two of the members are attorneys who have local government experience and
the other members of the committee have a variety of experience and involvement in the
Eagan community.
Looking Back
The commission recognizes it has completed some very significant projects within the last
several years. It has completed and made recommendations regarding housing, it has
completed a zoning study. These prjects, and others, have been done in the context of being
the fastest growing community in the metropolitan area. The Planning Commission takes its
role seriously and it understands it has raised the standards and expectations for the city in a
short period of time.
Work in progress
The commission acknowledges it must continue its work in the central area of the city and it
must clarify its role and responsibilities if it is to be a proactive force in the community.
Commission members recognize the director of planning has prepared an agenda which
includes approximately a dozen tasks which must be addressed during the coming year. One
the most important tasks is to complete a commercial study and prepare appropriate
recommendations. The commission understands it must continue its normal activities of
reviewing proposals and making recommendations regarding permits and variances and the
commission understands these regular docket work items must be completed during the same
time it begins to consider future policies and projects.
Problems
The commission is uncertain as to the direction the council wishes it to move or what the
council believes the commission's role ought to be. The commission understands all
recommendations will not necessarily be followed but it is concerned about sniping/attacks on
the commission by the council. In light of the uncertain directives there is a concern by the
commission regarding the negative comments from the council bench which the commission
believes is inappropriate. The commission seeks better communications particularly in regard
to how the council would like the commission to act and as to the commission's specific role
and responsibilities. The commission wishes to be as useful as possible to the council
therefore greater clarity in regard to its role would be appreciated. The commission believes
discussion should take place between the commission, the council or council representatives,
regarding the commission's role and more contact and conversation should occur between
council and commission members. If more conversation does take place the commission
members believe both the council and the commission will better understand the
responsibilities they have toward one another and how their roles relate to the community.
The commission encourages the council to visit or arrange meetings with them and to become
better informed as to how the commission can assist the council in its responsibilities and
business. The commission is also concerned that some citizens attempt to avoid the planning
commission and thereby avoid its scrutiny of proposed projects. The commission requests the
council to encourage full citizen participation in the planning commission's work.
Future Focus
The commission members placed several issues on its agenda for future work. The
commission recognizes there is an existing agenda and it has asked the director of planning to
prepare a list and a schedule or timetable to address appropriate agenda items. Topics of
interest to the commission which they want to address include: 1) parks and open spaces and
how the designated land should be allocated; 2) the city center study particularly the question
of public and private uses within the city center space. 3)The city's role in co-developing
selected pieces of property. 4) policy questions and issues related to mixed use, quality of
life, transportation, and planning for the aging.
Commission Role and Responsibilities
The commission members believe they should be proactive in regard to planning and
development activities in the city. Members believe they should as educators of the public, of
the council, and of developers in regard to the standards and expectations for the community.
Commission members believe more public input could be beneficial and the use of survey and
focus groups were suggested as possible tools in developing that public input. Some
commission members believe task forces could be created to develop information and future
proposals for the planning commission to consider. Staff recommendations are considered by
the commission to be an important aspect of their work and the commission understands staff
has constraints such as time, ongoing projects, and assignments from council and demands
generated by existing workloads. Commission members rely on staff recommendations and
seek a clear definition from the director of planning in regard to the prioritizing of the agenda
and clarifying those agenda items the commission must consider during the coming year. As
part of the commission's proactive role it wishes to encourage reconsideration of the existing
comprehensive plan and they are committed to beginning the process of modernizing the plan
and making it consistent with the current needs and expectations of Eagan residents, and the
city council.
Needs
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During the discussion, several commissioners raised concerns regarding certain perceived
needs of the commission if it is to undertake the many tasks that they have identified.
Commission members believe there should be more interaction with other city commissions,
the city council, and the community at large. This interaction would require more time of the
commissioners and more public involvement and probably more staff time as well. The
commission recognizes it must focus on its agenda and this agenda must include more than
simple docket work. Many commission members believe the agenda will drive the
commission's activities and a complete list of tasks must be developed as quickly as possible.
Role
The commission wishes to take advantage of existing opportunities in order to be a leader and
innovator in community planning. The commission members see themselves as providing
vauluable services to the community. The commission made a commitment among
themselves to increase the number of meetings they have during the year. This increased
commitment is a reflection of the desire to go beyond docket work and to develop work
sessions that would allow members of the commission to address more important and long-
range tasks. The commission made a commitment to be a keeper of the comprehensive plan
and to address issues within the plan in order to bring the plan up-to-date. In addition, the
commission wishes to modernize the city's zoning code. The commission recognizes it could
and should be a forum for public input and it should work more closely with the council.
The commission desires to have a clear understanding of what the council wants from the
commission and hopes the council will accept the challenge of a proactive and innovative
planning commission. The commission does not wish to feel neglected by the council and
wishes to be an active participant in making policy recommendations to the council.
Specific Tasks
Specific tasks identified by the commission were: 1) Increase the number of meetings per
month from one to two. These meetings would allow for greater discussion of general
planning policy and would allow the commission to address the comprehensive plan. 2)
Continue the zoning study to ensure that it reflects the values and interests of the community.
By doing so the code will provide developers and community residents with a clear
understanding of the city's standards and expectations. 3) Make periodic presentations to the
council and to have council/commission meetings that would encourage greater interaction
between the two bodies. 4) Make decisions regarding the second monthly meeting. Time
and location must accommodate the needs of the commission members and the planning staff.
5) Develop a recommended work plan for the year. The director of planning should provide
this plan and it should include current agenda items, and other recommendations from the
director that are appropriate for the new goals of the planning commission. 6) Joint
commission meetings be held occasionally. The planning commission needs to be sensitive to
other commissions and to meet with them when items of common concern and interest arise.
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Airport Relations Commission
Introduction
The Commission members represent a wide spectrum of residents of the city. The
Commission currently takes its direction from staff and the Commission tries to function as an
independent advisory committee. The Commission does not see itself as a rubber stamp of
the council and expects the council to seriously consider its recommendations.
Role
The Commission is seen as advisors to the council, it gathers data and provides information
and citizen input to the council. The Commission sees its primary function as receiving
direction from staff and council. A secondary function is to respond to citizens in regard to
airport matters. It also functions as an educator in regard to airport compliance, it makes
recommendations, and it provides education on various airport issues.
Goals
Its most pressing goals are to deal with the dual track recommendation and to provide a
statement of purpose or a proposal to the council for its consideration regarding the dual track
recommendation. It's general goal is to make policy recommendations to improve the aircraft
noise environment in the city.
Problem
The Commission sees its primary limitations as the amount of time it can devote to
Commission issues and to some degree the inefficiencies resulting from use of its combined
expertise. The Commission is also concerned about its relationship to staff and the council.
Tasks
The primary tasks identified by the Commission are: to establish a list of tasks having to do
with the issues, business needs and needs of the residents; to be more clear in its work as an
educator; and to improve its communication with the community and the council. It believes
it has very good staff support and it recommends the use of more work sessions for the
Commission.
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Solid Waste Abatement Commission
Introduction
The Commission members are well informed and leaders in the waste abatement area. Their
expertise reflects considerable organizational experience and understanding of options related
to waste removal and abatement. In addition, the membership demonstrates a balance of
interests and community concerns. Commission members believe in examining long-term
consequences of waste abatement issues, and are especially interested in maintaining the high
quality housing stock the city now has. Commission members recognize time constraints
restrict their own activities and they also recognize the influence of state and federal
regulations on the Commission's workload. Commission members are concerned with the
amount of work and time that is required to meet compliance demands. Finally, the
Commission's goal is to maintain its position as a leader in the waste abatement effort in the
Twin Cities area.
Looking Back
The Commission recognizes it has been instrumental in the development of the curbside pick-
up program and is a waste abatement leader in Dakota County. It sees itself as a pro-active
committee and it wants to maintain and continue its role as an influential member of the
waste management community. It sees itself as a proactive Commission, willing to take a
stand on difficult issues, and to find answers to difficult waste abatement questions. The
Commission believes in facilitating meetings with other interested parties and has facilitated
such meetings in the past. The Commission also recognized its success with the current
recycling efforts that it spearheaded, particularly the mixed paper project for residential
homes.
Work In Progress
The Commission is working on organized collection as well as disposal of household
hazardous waste. The Commission is attempting to promote additional waste abatement
practices, it is attempting to improve how it informs the public about waste abatement issues,
and how it acts as an educator for the citizens of Eagan.
Problems
The Commission wants a clearer direction of its role in regard to suggestions that the council
may have identified as important. The Commission is somewhat unclear in the exact
relationship between the Commission, the staff and the council, and it is concerned with the
amount of time staff has available to carry out the Commission's workload. The Commission
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is also concerned about how it relates to other bodies in the city.
Future Focus
Future issues identified by the Commission are the amount of work it needs to do and the
degree of participation by its Commission members. It is particularly concerned with
governmental mandates, that need to be resolved and that create problems and more work.
The Commission recognizes it is difficult to keep up with all its work but it wants to identify
cutting edge issues and address these issues as effectively as possible. The Commission wants
to improve its relationship with other city commissions and it would encourage new efforts in
this area.
Commission Role
The Commission identified several key responsibilities it must perform. First, it must
function in an educational capacity, second, it must clarify issues and finally it must be
responsive to council requests and demands. It is important to the Commission that the
council makes its expectations known and that the council not ignore issues identified by the
Commission. The Commission believes the council should take time to understand the work
of the Commission and to develop an interest in the Commission's responsibilities. The
Commission seeks to be empowered by the council. The Commission does not want the
council to micromanage the Commission's activities. The Commission will confront difficult
issues in a competent and reasonable manner and will make recommendations to the council
but the council must make the political decision. The Commission wants to visit with the
council and to maintain an on-going exchange of ideas with the council. The Commission is
seeking to refine its role with its new staff member, other commissions, and the council. The
Commission has considered the use of ad hoc subcommittees or working committees to deal
with a variety of issues and will examine other options further.
Tasks
The primary tasks seen by Commission members are: to complete the organized hauling
study; to identify county and metropolitan needs; to develop Commission representation for
selected county and metro issues; and to provide education regarding waste abatement to city
residents. In the longer term the Commission must deal with possible reduction in funding
and the impact that reduced funding will have on the relationship between the city and the
county waste abatement effort. The Commission wants to examine its targeted recyclable
materials and to revisit those materials to see if they are still appropriate. The Commission
wants to use waste haulers experience and expertise more effectively. The Commission wants
to be more innovationive in the area of education and it wants to develop new options and
propose solutions that require ongoing pro-active efforts. The Commission suggested
developing a work plan to identify issues currently in process and to make more of an effort
to develop an awareness of important issues that need to be addressed. The Commission
knows that there are no easy answers and that political implications of reduced dollars and
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new regulations will influence its actions during the coming years.
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Advisory Parks Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission
This Commission is represented by a variety of residents whose primary concerns appear to
be related to natural resources. There is, however, interest in recreational activities and there
is recognition of the changing needs of the community. The Commission reflects a future
oriented perspective regarding parks and open spaces and sees the park land and open spaces
available to the city as a significant part of the community ambience. The Commission
recognizes the community's natural resources are an attraction for all residents. The
community is recognized as having changed and that available open space and park land is
competing with development projects. The primary barrier the Commission members see is
their lack of time to accomplish all the tasks and responsibilities the Commission has to
perform or is committed to performing.
Looking Back
The Commission recognizes several accomplishments that it can be proud of. It recognizes
the Holtz farm purchase, the master plan of 1993 and '95, the tree preservation program, the
water quality task force, the wetlands preservation efforts, the Blackhawk park and the trail
system. These are significant accomplishments. The Commission also recognizes its
emphasis on the future is also an accomplishment.
Work in Progress
The Commission identified programs and projects currently underway. These are the Holtz
farm, the B/I property, the civic arena, the open space study/bond referendum, and water
quality update efforts. The Commission has also identified its ongoing role with the
community in conjunction with other commissions, city staff, and commercial business
interests.
Relationships
The Commission is sensitive to the demands it places on staff and of competing needs placed
on staff. The Commission is sensitive to the competing pressures on the Commission due to a
wide variety of Commission responsibilities. The Commission also knows other competing
interests exist, such as the limited time the Commission members have to devote to the
numerous issues that the Commission must address.
Recommendations
The Commission wants to serve as an effective advisory Commission to the council. It wants
a clear definition or set of expectations from the council, especially regarding Commission
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priorities. The council is supportive, but the Commission desires a clear commitment by the
council to the Commission's work and it hopes the council will not be uncomfortable or
afraid to be proactive or aggressive in the parks, recreation, or natural resources area. The
Commission recommends that the council provide clear requests to the Commission when
recommendations are wanted by the council.
Commission Concerns
Important items to the Commission sometimes get lost or receive limited discussion because
of the Commission's limited time. The Commission believes it needs more work sessions
where it can discuss issues effecting the community, the Commission also believes there
should be more sharing of issues and concerns with other commissions. The Commission
wants to develop a system for communicating with the council, the Commission and the
community. Finally, the Commission wants to balance the interest of all residents when
making long term policy recommendations or when responding to council requests.
Future Focus
This Commission has developed a vision statement and one of the Commission's goals is to
carry out that vision through the use of the park system plan. An important value to the
Commission is maintaining the quality of community life within Eagan. The Commission
values the preservation of current open spaces and understands the importance of the city's
natural resources. The Commission also values the historical and cultural aspects of the
community and believes it is important to preserve them for the residents. Finally, the
Commission values the recreational aspect of the parks system. The Commission needs to
focus more clearly on priorities established in the vision statement. By doing this it will
establish a sense of accomplishment for the Commission as it works on its goals. The
Commission believes its focus is acceptable and appropriate but it believes that it should
devote more time to the long range planning process and less time to the immediate detail of
specific issues. The Commission is concerned with its relationship with other commissions
and would be interested in a discussion and exchange of ideas among commissions. The
Commission wants earlier input into activities of other commissions and it wants an
opportunity to comment on open space/natural resource preservation issues when they are
encroached upon by other commission work. The Commission has a strong desire to be
proactive in the preservation of the natural resources and not simply be reactive to proposals
or suggestions from other commissions. It desires to be part of the planning in the city as
much as possible.
Tasks
The Commission will focus more on the future and spend less time micromanaging issues
relating to existing parcels. It will use its time more wisely and grant greater discretion to the
staff regarding current recommendations. The Commission wants to streamline the meeting
format and agenda for its regular meetings. This change in meeting style will provide better
balance between policy planning and the week-to-week work of the Commission. The
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Commission sees its primary responsibilities as being visionary in regard to natural resources
and this requires the Commission to provide leadership and innovation in the area of natural
resource preservation. The Commission wants to function as the educator of the community
and more time needs to be devoted to this new focus. The Commission wants to develop
ongoing relationships with other departments. When new members join the Commission a
mentoring system will be established to bring them up to speed and to answer questions and
provide history of the Commission's work.
Conclusions
The primary concerns of the Commission are the open space bond referendum issue, long-
term priorities, and the balancing of its plans with the reality of potential funding problems.
The Commission is concerned that it not miss opportunities to undertake new projects.
Likewise the Commission is concerned with developing a shorter and more efficient format
for Commission meetings. The desire to improve on meetings is the result of the
Commission's interest in spending less time on the detail of micromanagment of issues and
more focus on the substance of its tasks and goals.
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AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Monday, March 20, 1995
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
A. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Agenda 7:02 pm
D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 12, 1995 7:05 pm
E. Visitors to be Heard
F. Department Happenings Pages 5-6
7:08 pm
G. Consent Agenda
(1) Outdoor Recreation Grant Application-BorchervingersolI Pages 7-8 7:10 pm
(2) Park System Plan Approval
H. Development Proposals
(1) Mallard Park 4th Addition - EHW Properties Pages 9-10 7:15 pm
(2) Whispering Woods Eleventh Addn. - Hilla, Inc. Pages 11-18 7:25 pm
(3) Eagan Heights Townhomes - Town & Country Homes Pages 19-34 7:35 pm
1. Old Business
t (1) McLean Property - 871 Wescott Road 7:50 pm
(2) Borchert/Ingersoll Property Pages 35-40 7:55 pm
(3) Holz Farm Task Force Formation Pages 41-42 8:10 pm
(4) Yankee Doodle Road Extension Update 8:20 pm
(5) Erosion Control Update 8:25 pm
J. New Business
(1) Central Area Task Force Presentation Appendix A 8:30 pm
(2) Park Naming 9:15 pm
a. Lexington Diffley Athletic. Field
b. 36E
K. Parks Development Update 9:25 pm
L. Water Resources Update 9:30 pm
(1) Set Meeting of Natural Resources Subcommittee
a. Review of Eagandale Technical Park Proposal
(2) Directed Research Proposals for Fish Lake Pages 43-48 9:35 pm
M. Other Business and Reports
(1) Softball Umpires Report Pages 49-50 9:45 pm
(2) Report from Land Acquisition Chair 9:50 pm
(3) Park Tours 9:55 pm
(4) Joint Council/Commission Meeting-March 28, 1995 10:00 pm
N. Round Table 10:02 pm
0. Adjournment 10:15 pm
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status , sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance.
Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the events. If a notice of less
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COMMISSION
WORKSHOP
SESSION
6:00 PM
CONFERENCE ROOMS A AND B
AGENDA
BORCHERVINGERSOLL - GOPHER SMELTING
1995 ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MEETING SCHEDULE
NAME Feb 16 Mar 20 Apr 17 May 11 June 19 July 17 Aug 14 Sept 18 Oct 16 Nov 20 Dec 18 tan 11
George Kubik • X
Cindy Lynch (Alternate) X
Lee Markell X
John Rudolph X
David Szott X
Stephen Thompson X
Ken Tyler
Michael Vincent x
Thomas Walkington 00
Sherie Wallace X
Jonathan Widem X
Ann Carlon
(Ex-Officio
Community Liaison)
- Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Land Acquisition Sub-Committee
- John Rudolph Stephen Thompson Lee Markell
3/28 Joint Council/Commission Sherie Wallace George Kubik David Szott
Cindy Lynch Jonathan Widem Michael Vincent
Tomas Walkington Ken Tyler
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ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COM ISSION
1995 MEMBERS
«<......NAME,&ADDRESS<:::>:<:«:<;`CF1tM5'CART TELEPHONF TERM
George Kubik 1993 452-3887 (H) 1/96
3053 Pine Ridge Drive (New 3 yr.) 725-3516 (W)
Eagan, MN 55121 (Fax)
Cindy Lynch (Alternate) 1995 4S6-5615 (H) 1/96
1676 Woodgate Lane (Alternate) 627-7000 (W)
Eagan, MN 55122 (Fax)
Lee Markell (Chair) 1990 456-0749 (H) 1/97
895 Park Knoll Drive (3 yr. - 1994) 296-9654 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 297-4961 (Fax)
John Rudolph (vice Chair) 1993 4S4-8761 (H) 1/98
1644 Norwood Court (3 yr - 1995) 895-7285 (W)
Eagan, MN 55122 895-7480 (Fax)
David Szott 1993 688-0275 (H) 1/97
870 Cornwallis Court (3 yr. 1994) 220-1763 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 2200175S (Fax)
Stephen Thompson (Secretary) 1993 687-9077 (H) 1/98
4371 Svensk Lake (3 yr. - 1995) 297-8603 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 297-8676 (Fax)
Ken Tyler 1994 688-6176 (H) 1/97
4346 Fox Ridge Court (3 yr.) 727-9209 (W)
Eagan, MN 55122 727-7870 (Fax)
Michael Vincent 1994 686-9017 (H) 1/96
3786 Windtree Drive (Replaced Erin Ipsen- S26-5309 (W)
Eagan, MN 55123 Borgersen's Term) 686-5905 (Fax)
Thomas Walkington 1995 452-9619 (H) 1/98
4631 Lenore Lane (3 yr.) 727-0292 (W)
Eagan, MN 55122 (Fax)
Sherie Wallace 1994 452-3504 (H) 1198
3138-8 Farnum Drive (3 yr. - 1995) 341-2100 (W)
Eagan, MN 55121 - (Fax)
Jonathan Widem 1992 688-7167 (H) 1/96
1535 Lakeview Curve 922-5445 (W)
Eagan, MN 55122 922-7323 (Fax)
Ann Carlon 1995 452-9872 (H)
Convention and visitors Bureau (Appointed as an ex- 686-6441 (W)
1380 Corporate Center Curve officio, non-voting 452-8978 (Fax)
Suite 116 Community Liaison)
Eagan, MN 55121
MEMO
city of eagan
DATE: MARCH 13, 1995
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: MARCH COMMISSION MEETING
Please take note that the regular commission meeting will be .preceded by a workshop
session beginning at 6:00 p.m. devoted to the Borchert/Ingersoll site. This Item appears
on your regular commission agenda. However, it was determined that a workshop would
allow for closer scrutiny of the presentation materials and allow for free flow of Information
with representatives from Gopher Smelting. Please be aware that this workshop will
begin at 6:00 P.M. and end at approximately 6:55 P.M.
The regular commission meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 P.M. Department staff have
discussed ways in which staff can help the commission focus on policy issues rather than
becoming involved in mini-management issues. Undoubtedly this will still occur as the
commission performs it's mandated functions. However, staff will work towards
developing agendas and formats which reduce the Commission's need to become
involved in these micro issues.
There are two consent items and three development items. The Commission was asked
to respond to the Parks System Plan. Given that Staff has not received any comments,
it would be appropriate for the Commission: "To Approve and Recommend Adoption of
the Parks System Plan". The other item is "Approval of Resolution for Submission of
Grant Application for North Park". One of the development items is Mallard Park 4th
Addition which was part of the February commission packet. Please review your
February packet for background information as the memorandum in this month's packet
does not contain any of the detail layout for this development.
OLD BUSINESS
1. The McClean Property located at 871 Wescott Road.
This item was deferred to the Acquisition and Development sub-committee which
met on March 6. Because of the weather conditions, the sub-committee did not
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have an opportunity to see this property and therefore, there is no action on this
item but to defer it until the April meeting.
2. The Borchert/Ingersoll property will be discussed during the workshop session.
Staff has prepared a memorandum regarding this parcel as a result of a March
15 meeting with Gopher Smelting.
3. The Commission's formation of the "Plan for Planning" of Holz Farm.
Jon Oyanagi, Recreation Supervisor has been designated as the Department's
Project Manager for Holz Farm. Jon Oyanagi has prepared a brief memorandum
to stimulate discussion and thinking by the commission members on how it may
wish to proceed. It Is Staffs recommendation that the Advisory Commission
again meet in a workshop session to discuss how to proceed Staff will make
a few brief comments during the Commission's regular agenda on this subject,
and unless its determined to deal with the subject at this time will assume it will
be discussed in a workshop following the regular meeting. The workshop
session could involve some brainstorming of ideas, and may work better than the
formal commission meeting format.
4. The Yankee Doodle Road Extension update.
This item was discussed by the Natural Resources sub-committee. Staff
member, Gregg Hove will update the Commission regarding the City's efforts to
preserve Woodlands on the north side of Yankee Doodle Road, west of Highway
3.
5. The Erosion Control Update will be a verbal presentation by staff.
NEW BUSINESS
As the Commission is aware, the Central Area Task Force met frequently during the
January/February time period. This task force has completed it's report and enclosed
is a separate document concerning the task force recommendations. As you read this
document, you will note that there is a strong sentiment to include a public space/park
within this area. The park would have two objectives: 1) to preserve the open space
on the site and 2) to provide an active element in this central core. Because Opus,
owners and developers of the property, is proceeding with a development plan based
on the work of the Central Area Task Force; the Advisory Commission will need to
begin to focus on what It is the park would consist of. Member Michael Vincent was
a participant in that Central Task Force and can add to the discussion that is
scheduled for the Commission meeting. Clyde Thurston, chair of the Central Area
Task Force will be present at the meeting to review the Task Force's work and to
discuss with the Advisory Commission it's involvement in further refinements.
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PARK NAMING
Two of Eagan's parks have yet to be formally named; Lexington Diffley Athletic Site
and the park parcel acquired in 36E next to the new Red Pine Elementary School.
It would be appropriate for the Advisory Commission to determine a methodology by
which it wishes to advance names for these two parks. In the past, the Commission
has added an ad hoc committee to research historical significance of the properties
and then to advance three names to the Commission for final selection and
recommendation to the City Council. Staff Is requesting the Advisory Commission
determine how it wishes to proceed with the official park name recommendations.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT
Landscape Architect C. J. Lilly will update the Advisory Commission on some of the
parks development activities that will be in full swing within a short period of time now
that the spring weather has started.
WATER RESOURCES UPDATE
There are two items under the water resources update which Water Resource
Coordinator, Rich Brasch will discuss with the Advisory Commission. Please review
the packet for particulars regarding these Items.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
There are several items under Other Business and Reports; staff would like to call
your attention to Item 4 which is a joint Council/Commission meeting scheduled for
March 28. The Council will be meeting with all of the commissions that evening,
Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled for 8:00 P.M.
Also enclosed with this mailing is a copy.of the 1995 Adopted City Budget. As staff
will soon be preparing the 1996 Budget, if you have questions or concerns; please
feel free to contact me.
WORKSHOP
Although this month's agenda has become quite lengthy, Staff would like to meet in
a workshop session on the Holz Farm following the regular Commission Agenda.
Commission member Thompson also has requested that the Commission discuss
how to better organize to meet the objectives that it set for itself at the February 28
Commission retreat. Staff would also like to spend some of the Commission's time
to identify all of the work Items that the Commission will need to deal with in 1995 -
1996 and to prioritize those work items. If the hour becomes too late, the
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Commission may want to consider meeting prior to the joint meeting with the City
Council on March 28 beginning at 8:00 P.M.
As always, if the members are unable to attend, your notification to the office would
be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
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DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
MARCH, 1995
1. The City is undergoing a comprehensive review of records retention. Each department is purging
materials that are, by State law, no longer necessary to keep. Department 'pack rats' have purged 451
pounds of paper as of this writing. More will come prior to the Department's move to the Fire
Administration Building on March 31.
2. The Mendota-Eagan Athletic Association has reorganized to become The Mendota Heights Athletic
Association. It is unclear at this juncture whether Eagan Youth in I.S.D. 197 will continue to
participate with the Mendota Heights organization or will move to EAA. The Department will monitor
that aspect in 1995. The assignment of ballfield use at Pilot Knob Elementary and Lexington Park in
1996 will be based on the findings.
3. Recreation and Forestry have collaborated to offer two forestry seminars this spring. The How-
When-Why, Prune Trees and Shrubs offering scheduled for March 25 is being well received. After two
days of mail-in registration it is half full.
4. The 'Golden Melody Makers', as St. Paul Parks and Recreation Seniors Music group will perform
for Eagan Seniors at Oak Woods on March 28. These performances are enjoyable and attract a good
Eagan turn-out.
5. The last seniors potluck lunch held in the Fire Administration Community Room occurred on March
8. The activity will move to the Municipal Center community room in late fall. In the interim, the
seniors will meet about town and at Oak Woods.
6. The department will host an undergraduate intern from the University of Minnesota this summer. Amy
Sievers is interested in Recreation programming and will of course be assigned a research project of
interest to the commission.
7. Although registration for spring programs has just begun, preliminary plans for summer Recreation
Activities are underway. It takes several weeks of staff time to plot all of the activities that occur
simultaneously.
8. Recreation's misfortune with grant applications continues. The Otto Bremer Foundation denied funding
for a 15 passenger Van for Youth development programming and the DNR determined that Holz Farm
does not qualify for an Outdoor Recreation Grant.
9. Youth Development and Dakota Hill's Middle School and a planning group of Wescott students are
working on a Youth Development Grant for a summer program called *FUN STREETS' Activity would
occur at Cinnamon and Quarry neighborhoods.
10. Staff have begun meeting with representatives from the Yankee Doodle Arts and Crafts Festival, Blue
Cross/Blue Shield and the Conventions and Visitors Bureau concerning the June 24 and 25 event. The
City will not play a major role, however the Department will be involved in co-ordination efforts.
11. Staff will host a booth at the March 18 School District 191 Academic Booster Club Fair at Metcalf
)unior High School. Attendees will be looking for summer activities for their children and for family
events. A broad spectrum of agencies; summer camps, other Parks and Recreation departments,
Community Education and private providers will be present.
12. NYSCA Coaches clinic for spring/summer sports begin on March 22. Six separate clinics have
been scheduled.
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13. We need umpires! Due to the growth in adult softball leagues in the cities of Eagan, Burnsville, Apple
Valley and Savage, there is a greater need for umpires. To date, 43 umpires have signed up with the
umpires association Eagan contracts with. 66-75 umpires are needed to adequately cover the season.
If there remains a shortage, Eagan will have to create ways to limit the number of umpires needed and
determine which leagues may have to play without an umpire. This will impact teams and cities.
Spread the word and recruit umpires. Interested individuals can contact Parks and Recreation.
14. Returning adult softball teams are registering through March 10. New teams register March 14-17.
Schedules will be created March 20-31. Schedules will be changed if the umpire situation creates
problems April 3. The season is scheduled to begin April 22.
15. Adult basketball concludes their season at the end of March. Teams have played at the two middle
schools in Eagan and enjoyed the wood floors versus the linoleum on concrete at the elementary
schools.
16. The tubing hill at Trapp Farm Park received an onslaught of tubers Sunday, March 5 through Friday,
March 10. The ten inches of snow was exciting for everyone. Just like the first snow of the season,
this snowfall had been long in coming and was greeted with enthusiasm. Warm weather caused
conditions to deteriorate quickly. The last possible day to be open is set for March 19.
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city of eagan
DATE: MARCH 13, 1995
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE
COMMISSION
FROM: DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
SUBJECT: OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT APPLICATIQN
The purpose of this memorandum is to request the Commission's recommendation to the
City Council for approval of the attached resolution for submission of an Outdoor
Recreation Grant application for Phase 1 development of the Borchert/Ingersoll parcel.
Back -ground:
Earlier this year a preliminary proposal was submitted to the Department of Natural
Resources for Holz Farm. Grants managers at DNR were of the opinion that Holz
Farm did not meet the criteria established for the Outdoor Recreation Grants
program.
A supplementary preliminary proposal was submitted for the Borchert/Ingersoll
parcel. That proposal has been accepted by the Department of Natural Resources.
Development of Borchert/ingersoll meets numerous grant priorities such as benefits
for school age children, facilities that offer efficiencies of use, addresses overuse
and demonstrates partnerships between governments.
Issues:
Staffs primary concern initially was the fact that acquisition would not likely be
completed by May 1, 1995. Grants managers have assured staff that progress of
the legislation to acquire the property is sufficient.
A public hearing on development of the parcel is required. Recommendation Is that
the public hearing be set for the April 17, 1995 commission meeting.
For Commission Action:
It is appropriate that the commission recommend City Council approval of the
resolution for submission of an Outdoor Recreation Grant for Phase I development
of Borchert/Ingershoil parcel. Further, a public hearing on this proposal development
should be scheduled for the commission's April 17, 1995 meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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ITEM 6 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Eagan act as legal sponsor for the project contained
in the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Application to be submitted on May 1, 1995
and that the Superintendent of Recreation is hereby authorized to apply to the
Department of Natural Resources for funding of this project on behalf of the City of
Eagan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Eagan has the legal authority to apply for
financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure
adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project
for its design life.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Eagan has not incurred any costs, has not
entered into any written agreements to purchase property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Eagan has not violated any Federal, State,
or Local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest
or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, the City
of Eagan may enter Into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-
referenced project, and that the City of Eagan certifies that it will comply with all
applicable laws and regulations as stated in the contract agreement and, describe in the
Compliances section of the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Application.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Recreation is hereby
authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on
behalf of the applicant.
I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the
(City Council, County Board, etc.)
Of on
(Applicant) (Date)
SIGNED WITNESSED:
(Signature) (Signature)
(Title) (Date) (Title) (Date)
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MEMO
city of eagan
DATE: MARCH 13, 1995
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: WHISPERING WOODS 11TH ADDITION - HILLA, INC.
BACKGROUND
Hilla Inc., is requesting a Rezoning of 20.97 acres from A (Agricultural) to R-1 (Single
Family) and a Preliminary Subdivision of 49 single family lots on 20.97 acres.The proposed
development is a continuation of the existing Whispering Woods Additions located in the
extreme southwest comer of Eagan; east of Burnsville, and west of Slater Road in the SW
1/4 of Section 31. The platting of this remaining land will complete development in this
quarter section.
The site is characterized by heavily wooded hills, some of which are very steep. All lots meet
or exceed the minimum lot size in an R-1 zoning district. However, the developer Is
requesting front yard setback variances on 12 lots. According to the applicant the purpose
for the variances is to avoid steep slopes and for tree preservation.
Access to the lots is available from Slater Road. Cul-de-sacs provide the direct access to
the individual lots. City Code states that the maximum length of a cul-de-sac is 500'. All but
one of the cul-de-sacs exceeds the 500' maximum. Variances to the maximum length of the
cul-de-sacs are being requested by the developer.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
This development is located in Park Service Area 31W - Slaters Acres Park. The park is
approximately 112 to 3/4 mile from this development. A sidewalk is to be installed on Slaters
Road to be extended into Burnsville, therefore, this development should be responsible for
a cash park and a cash trails dedication.
TREE PRESERVATION
A Tree Preservation Plan and Inventory has been submitted for this development. The plan
indicates the existence of 926 significant trees within the area to be developed. Tree species
identified are comprised of 87% oak trees (Bur, white, and red oaks) ranging in diameter from
8" to 48", with an average diameter of about 200; and 13% black cherry trees, ranging in
diameter from 8" to 23", with an average diameter of about 10". The significant trees are
scattered uniformly throughout the entire site.
Initial site development will result in the removal of 222 significant trees (24.0% of the total).
This tree removal will specifically take place during installation of the four streets and
associated culdesacs within the development. Some tree removal will also take place as soil
is moved from lots adjacent to the culdesacs to the culdesac/street area in attempts to both
develop a buildable house lot and more level street surface.
The developer has indicated to staff that the proposed tree removal is a "worst case scenario"
and that possibly fewer trees will be removed if fill becomes available from an alternate
source other than within the development area. Decisions will also be made in -the field as
the developer grades the site for street/culdesac installation which could result in the
preservation of additional trees. The developer has also made an attempt to preserve trees
in common areas along streets and lot lines to preserve the "wooded" feel of the site. These
preserved trees will be protected with the Installation of protective fencing.
Allowable significant tree removal during Initial development for this proposal is 25% of the
existing tree resource, therefore with a 24% actual removal there Is no required tree
replacement.
The developer has estimated that during the development of all the individual lots an
additional 22% of the remaining significant tree resource will be removed. Allowable tree
removal during the development of these individual lots will be 20%.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
WATER QUALITY
Over 80% of this site-and virtually all of the impervious surfaces within the development-drain
to stonnwater ponding areas in the City of Burnsville. Thus, there are no downstream
recreational water bodies in Eagan that will be affected by runoff from the site. Staff is
recommending that a low area adjacent to Pond E-23 in Burnsville be converted to a small
,detention basin to protect water quality in this pond. A cash dedication Is being
recommended for the remainder of the development to satisfy water quality requirements.
WETLANDS
There are three wetlands on the site. All are associated with stormwater ponding areas. No
wetland draining or filling is proposed, so a no-loss finding is appropriate.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION
The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations:
1. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. This proposal would be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The Tree Preservation Plan should be approved as submitted.
4. Tree Protective Measures would be required (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety
netting) to be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone,
whichever is greater, of the significant treestwoodlands to be preserved.
5. The developer shall be required to contact the City Forestry Division at least five
days prior to the issuance of a gradin gpermit to ensure compliance with the
approved Tree Preservation Plan
6. Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plans be required on all lots within thedeueelopmar t
at the time of building permit application.
7. A detention pond should be constructed to catch and treat runoff prior to discharge
to Pond E-23.
8. A cash dedication for water quality would be required for the remainder of the site.
9. No filling or draining of wetland areas be allowed.
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city of eagan MEMO
DATE: MARCH 13, 1995
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: EAGAN HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES - TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES
BACKGROUND
Town and Country Homes Is requesting a Preliminary and Final Planned Development from
CPD (Commercial Planned Development) to PD R-3 (planned Development Townhouse), a
Preliminary Planned Development for 4.25 acres consisting of a day care, 20,000 s.f. of retail
and a bank; a Preliminary Subdivision of 30.28 acres consisting of 29 townhome lots and 7
outlots with setback variances.
The proposed development is located north of Diffley Road, south and east of Old Sibley
Highway, west of Cedar Avenue (T.H. 77) in the SW 1/4 of Section 19. The 30 acre site is
vacant with an 80' wide pipeline easement runing north/south that bisects the property. No
development can occur on the pipeline. The proposed mired land use will consist of multi-
family townhomes on the northern 26 acres and commercial on 4.25 acres along Diffley Road.
Access to the development is from Old Sibley Highway on the west with access available to
the commercial site from Diffley Road. The development plan indicates 5' wide public
sidewalks along both sides of all streets. There are a total of 29 buildings and a total of 200
units. City Code requires 400 parking spaces but the development is proposing 516 spaces.
PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION
This development is not In a Park Service Area. No park area was designated for this parcel
as it was expected to be commercial. The closest recreational amenities (balifieids and tennis
courts) are located south of this development at Metcalf Jr. High School. The next nearest
parks are Cedar. Pond and River Hills. . Given the development's Intensity, staff has
recommended to the developer that recreational amenities be provided. At this time, the
develooper is showing open space and a playground area. City Policy does allow for partial
credit towards parks dedication when significant recreational elements are provided within
multi-family developments. Staff does not have sufficient information to make a
recomendation as to any credit for the playground area.
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TREE PRESERVAT/ON
A Tree Preservation Plan and Inventory have been submitted for this development. The plan
indicates the existence of 84 significant trees and 55,168 square feet of significant woodlands.
Significant trees are comprised mainly of oak, ash, boxelder and cottonwood species. The
significant woodlands are comprised of boxelder and cottonwood.
Site development will result in the removal of 38 significant trees (45.2% of the total) and in
the removal of 13,219 square feet of significant woodlands (24.0% of the total).
Allowable removal for this type of development is 25% of the total existing tree resource.
According to the Tree Replacement Policy, mitigation for tree removal in excess of the
allowable limit calculates to 18 Category A trees or 36 Category B trees or 72 Category C
trees.
WATER QUALITYNVETLANDS
WATER QUALITY
This proposed development would generate stormwater that will discharge off-site to Pond
AP-39, a sediment basin constructed by MnDOT and located in the Minnesota River
bottomlands adjacent to Highway 77. There are no recreational water bodies downstream.
There are flow capacity problems with the storm sewer serving this area, so the Public Works
Department will be recommending that on-site ponding for flow control be incorporated into
the development. In the latest site plan, the ponding areas shown do not meet the City's
design guidelines for detention basins. Given the lack of recreational water bodies
downstream, staff leans toward recommending a cash dedication to meet water quality
requirements for the site. However, the Commission will be asked whether the City should
consider providing credit for on-site ponding if an alternate ponding configuration is developed
that meets City guidelines for detention basin design.
WETLANDS
A wetland survey of the property identified one isolated wetland area of approximately .18
acres. The latest site plan shows that the entrance road from the west would result in the
filling of 500-1000 square feet of the wetland. Since this exceeds the 400 square foot
exemption, the filled area would have to replaced at a 2:1 ratio. However, no replacement
plan has been submitted. Staff recommend that the road alignment be modified so that the
wetland fill area is less than 400 square feet and a replacement plan is not needed.
FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTON
The Commission should review and consider the following recommendations:
1. This proposal would be subject to a cash parks dedication.
2. This proposal would be subject to a cash trails dedication.
3. The developer shall provide a playground within the development similar in size to a
neighborhood park.
4. The Tree Preservation Plan should be approved as submitted.
5. The developer shall be required to install 18 Category A trees or 36 Category B trees or
72 Category C trees as mitigation for significant tree/woodland removal above the
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allowable limit. This tree replacement will be in addition to any vegetation required in the
landscape plan.
6. Tree Protective Measures (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) are required
to be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is
greater, of the significant treestwoodlands to be preserved.
7. The developer shall be required to contact the City Forestry Division at least five days
prior to the issuance of a grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree
Preservation Plan.
8. This proposal would be subject to a cash dedication for water quality
or
A credit for on-site pond-Ing would be given. If the ponding configuration is revised to meet
the City's detention basin guidelines.
9. The fill impact to the wetland basin shall be reduced to 400 square feet or less and an
exemption should be issued to allow the fill.
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city of eagan
DATE: MARCH 16, 1995
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESO RCE
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: BORCHERT INGERSOWGOPHER SMELTING
BACKGROUND:
Discussions have continued with Gopher Smelting regarding a possibl land
exchange between Gopher Smelting and the City of Eagan, assuming the ity is
able to acquire the Borchert Ingersoll property.
Recently, the City did a topographic survey of the property. The curve was
necessary In order to understand the extent of grading and other cons aints
relative to a design that had been forwarded by Gopher Smelting.
Gopher Smelting has submitted a letter, dated February 20, (attached) to th City
Administrator Tom Hedges outlining their proposal for the property excha ge.
At a meeting on March 15, discussion continued relative to the layout of th park
and the land exchange between Gopher Smelting and the City.
WORKSHOP REVIEW:
At the Advisory Commission meeting workshop session beginning at 6:00 p.m.,
staff will go over Gopher Smelting's layout and review the status of the pro osed
exchange. The proposed layout, with grading, has been completed for tr park
illustrating a four balifield diamond complex and additional amenities includi g the
parking lot, play area and volleyball. Gopher Smelting has also presente their
proposal for development of the property to be acquired from the City. In ad ition,
the review of the property to be exchanged with the City will be discussed The
purpose of the workshop session is to allow the Advisory Commission ask
questions about the field layout, the proposal land exchange, and pro ssing
through the legislature, etc., prior to taking action at the Commission m eting.
This item Is scheduled for the City Council meeting on March 21.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
It would be appropriate for the Advisory Commission to recommend to the City
Council:
1. Recommend and advance a formal agreement between the City of
Eagan and Gopher Smelting for the land swap
2. Agree In concept to a land swap pending further negotiations of details
(Commission identifying details that it would like additional information
on if there are any)
3. Reject the concept of the land swap in favor of the original proposal
for the parks development of the property.
d3.b&rV8NW kV
. Februa 20, t 986 :
Tom Hedges
City Administrator
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob- Road '
.Eagan, MR:
.55i
Dear Tom
This fetter wiU ronfirrn our mutual discussions and understanding concerning the tax. .
forfeited land adjacent to.the Gopher Smelting site in'.Eagan...Gopher: has presented a
plan' to the City Whereby the:non=riparian tax "forfeit land would be reconfigured to allow
the City: to constructIour ball .fields, :picnic and parking areas: In addition, a portion of
the' non-riparian tax `forfeit land would be utilized by. Gopher for. Its proposed ;
office/manufacturing building The, Gopher plan contemplates that the triangular piece
of land Currently..owned oy - a `third' party would ' be. acquired and Included in the
reconfiguration, partly. as park land and partly as part • bf the Gopher Developmetft.
Finally, the Gopher .plan contemplates ;than 'the southerly end of the wetland: currently.
owned by Gopher would be included in the dedication of parkland,- giving the City.much
grater.- Access to "the riparian portions of the westerly: "side of the tax .forfeit .land : and an
area of beautiful, -mature oak trees and aestheticallyJnteresting*:•:terrain -in..order to
: -insure -that :the price" for the triangular parcel it'. not unreasonably inflated, .Gopher
:requests that the City agree, if necessary, to. use its powers of condemnation to`acgwre':' .
the triangular `parcel for:park.land and commercial development
The, exchange of ;and.IS expected to:prooeea on an.acre. for acre oasis eu dial. v~N ;ter
and the -City. Would exchange land of equivalent- market. value. Alternatively; :Gopher is"
Wiling to`fund the purchase and condemnation costs of :acquiring the triangular. parcel..
and .reduce, by fhe same value' the amount of land it contributes in the exchange.:
Gopher is very enthusiastic about this plan.. As you. know, Gopher. has, for many.years.•
-been attempting to acquire.expansion space.adjacent to the facilities.taimilow'Gopher to
expand its business:activities It _i$ anticipated that the new. Gopher facility: will be owned
IIFININ6 CON►AN1 ,
318S SOUTH HWY. 149
EAGAN'NN SS121-2395 ry
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Tom Hedges - ,
City Administrator
f+ebritary 20,1995:
-Page 2
and operated by a separate. entity. operating a separatebusinits. activity from that of the.
current facility: We.believe that the location of the new facility in this. manner.will provide
an excellent buffer between the new park and. the existing Gopher facility. Finally, 'we..
believe that the rolling hills, mature: oak trees, wetland and shoreline which.compft the
site which Gopher is willing to contribute in this and exchange will greatly.'enhaince the.
passive areas and trailways of the,park and will.provide significarit additional amenities
to this park project
isased on our `discussions; we understand that the City staff is favorably .disposed to
recommend the Gopher plan, .believes At to. be .in` the best interest of.411- ,parties
concerned and that staff will recommend the exchange to the Parks Commission and the
City Council: • The. CoOncil would be asked to act on the 7th of March so we cou{d timely
proceed with the. Legislature. -Gopher-Is prepared to draft anamendment to the pond' {ng
legislation authorizing the transfer:ofthis tax forfeited land to.the. City of Eagan for park
-purposes, to allow. the further reconfiguration and land exchange to proceed: The cost
of our lobbyist in. preparing this -legislation, and in supporting it.through-the legislatve
:ptocess would be: borne entirely by Gopher in this .legislative effOr ; we-would expect.. .
to work cooperatively with the :City-staff..We'will circulate a. revision of the bill to you
shortly.
Gopher i very.pleased that the "City -of Eagan has chosen to work-with us'in a spirit of
cooperation.:: iNe #eel strongly that•this proposal will be a positive result for the City, the
users of. the park,. and. Gopher:
We ask that you. please sign; and return fo my attention, a" copy, of this letter indicating
your support of this proposal so.that we may proceed in good faith WO,the details of
implementation. and legislative approval of this plan.. ,.'hank you: ,
y Yours
VerY:trul
M rk t
ophar Smelting & Refining Company
cci. Ken. Vfaa, Parks Director.
'Stephanie Warne, -MN Departmerit of Natural Resources
Michael. R.Aing; Assistant County' Attorney;",Dakota County
john H.. Herman, Es' Leonard;. Street. and.. Deinard
q. C. Kuehn;. Esq., Leonard, Street and Kinard
Tom Hedges
' City*Administrator
`February 20,':1995
Page S'
ACCEPTANCE
,On behalf of the `City of Eagan staff, we Hereby endorse the above .described plan
And. pledge to support the plan before the City Parks: Corhmission, -the City Council and
.assuming Council endorsement,- the Minnesota Legislature.,
Date Tom Hedges- City. Administrator:
sow MEMO
XL city of eagan
DATE: MARCH 10, 1995
TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FROM: JON OYANAGf,-RECREATION SUPERVISOR
SUBJECT: HOLZ FARM PROPERTY
The acquisition of the Holz Farm property has created great excitement within the
community. People are stepping forward offering a variety of services and many people,
staff included, are brainstorming ways the site will be best utilized.
In the immortal words of the noted philosopher Snagglepuss, "HOLD EVERYTHINGI"
Before the butter is churned or the door knobs polished there are questions to answer on
a broader scale that will provide the basis for decisions shaping the development of the
utilization of Holz Farm. At the same time, progress needs to be made so as not to
discourage the help that has come forth. The excitement from everyone must be
converted into problem solving and action. A framework must be created to channel and
coordinate the ideas and energy.
Many questions arise for discussion:
Historical or not?
Preservation, restoration, demolition, remodel?
Public or private or publiclprivate?
What are the neighborhood concerns?
How does the American With Disabilities Act Impact this?
What is the condition of the property?
What work must be done?
How will that work be funded?
Do we use consultants experienced in historic restoration?
How will the programs be funded?
How will donations or contributions be handled?
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There are many more questions everyone can contribute. The advantages and
disadvantages can be explored. The issue will be brought before the Commission on the
agenda but perhaps could be explored in more depth during the workshop following the
meeting. At that time a plan for action can be developed.
Assuming a task force is set up there is the question of "who will make up the task
forcer The Commission can discuss appropriate members based on the Issues of
concern. The role of a task force must be clearly defined in order for them to be
productive and understand their function. The task force could be used to explore
alternatives and make recommendations to the Commission/Council.
A rough timeline for the desired process could be:
March - Identify issues, begin assembling the task force.
April/May Finalize task force and their mission.
June/July - Task Force reports back with recommendations.
August - Commission makes recommendations to the Council
regarding Holz Farm property and plans for It's use.
The excitement and enthusiasm for Holz Farm demonstrates the positive contribution this
feature will make to the overall parks and recreation system. Focusing the energy into
plans and action will eventually create a reach into Eagan's heritage.
For Commission Action: Your charge is to "Plan for the Planning" of Holz Farm. Specify
and shape a Task Force, determine it's objectives, define organizational structure,
establish a timeline.
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TO: ADVISORY PARRS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT OF PARRS AND RECREATION
RE: IN-STREAM NUTRIENT REMOVAL DEMONSTRATION AND PILOT STUDY PROJECT-
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
DATE: MARCH 13, 1995
Attached for your information is a directed research proposal developed by the
University of Minnesota in cooperation with staff from the Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the City of
Eagan. The purpose of the project is to conduct a pilot project that is expected
to help answer some key questions regarding the dosing station proposed as part
of the Fish Lake Implementation Plan.
Currently, both in-lake and dosing applications of chemical precipitants such as
alum which may discharge floc into a water of the state must be authorized
through the issuance of a special permit from MnDNR. Historically, these permits
have been issued on a case-by-case basis. Recently, however, an inter-agency
committee of MnDNR and MnPCA staff has been working to develop more formal
regulatory criteria for the issuance of these permits for chemical dosing
stations.
If carried out, staff believes this project would help reduce uncertainty
associated with a City investment in a dosing station. We don't, for example,
want to construct the Fish Lake dosing facility, then find that we can't operate
it because of an inability to meet one or more of the standards included in the
MnDNR special permit. The state natural resources regulatory agencies are also
interested in seeing this project proceed for several reasons. First, the
findings generated by such a project would help answer questions that will help
the agencies evaluate other dosing proposals as well. Second, the agency
personnel believe that the City of Eagan used a sound approach in the selection
of dosing as a preferred remedial measure. Finally, they believe that the
University and the City can complete the project as proposed and generate useful
information.
The project will be submitted for funding through the Met Council's Twin Cities
Water Quality Initiative grant program on March 24, and a decision on whether the
project is accepted for funding should be made within several months. As a
cooperator in the project, the City would contribute in-kind services but no
cash.
If you have any other questions about this proposal, please feel free to bring
them p at the March 20 Commission meeting.
Rich rasc
Water Resources Coordinator
CC. Wayne Schwanz
Montgomery Watson ID:612-473-4224 MAR 09'95 1634 No.017 P.02
TWIN CITIES WATER QUALITY INITIAT
TECHNICAL GRANT APPLICATION
1995
A. Project Title:
B. Legal Name of Project Sponsor:
C: Matting Addron & Telephone Number of Project Sporoor:
500 Pills Drive SE
(Sheet Addreea or Rural Route)
55455
Minneapolis
(Cm►ty) Hennepin
f/POWC)
(City)
ORS Pederat Ma-UmernO Numbed
. (61;2625 - 612 625-
Crebphona Number) (Nnx NumbO
D. Deslgaated Project Representative:
Steven M. Kloiber Graduate student
tNr .(Position)
B. Authorized Project Official:
Patrick L. Bszzonik vmfesAOr
(Position)
Please send the completed application to: Jack Frost
Water Manageunent Uait
Metropolitan Council
230 East Fifth Street
• St. Paul, MN 55101
Montggmer g Watson ID:612-473-4224 MAR.09'95 1634 No.017 P..03
Include a project summary (maximum of 4 pa es) that describes our
project. Include Roals, objectives a short descripion of the project • an
evaluation. Also mention the project timeline, other co-sponsors or any
other pertinent information. The stmtmary must be accomanled by a p
(8-1/2 by 11) showing the location of the project within the watershed.
The city of Ewan has recieved a combination of and zero interest loan alai to
Ica lement their management strategy for Nab Lake including in-stream injection of um.
Adding a chemical precipitant or coagulant such as alum to stormwaur flows has y
shown some promise as an effective alternative; however, the MPCA and MnDNR eve
registered concerns regarding the overall effediveness and potential adverse ' is of
such systems. The rem interest loan is the funding source for the construction o this
system, but this funding does not cover investigative monitoring and research.
To an effort to address concerns of effectiveness and potential adverse impacts, this `eet
will conduct a demonstration pilot study investigation of in-aftam nutrient ramov
adding alum to trunk storm sewer flows. The proposed site for the project is upst of a
1.2 acre wet detention pond which itself is located just upstream of Fish Lake In gan,
Minnesota (see attached project location map).
If this technology is shown to be effective without significant advemte impacts, it hol the
potential to provide a powerful additional tool for Iske and watershed managers.
pprrootects in the Minnesota River Watershed that will beneflt from the information
fi►orn this demonstration pilot projcct include the Eagan project site and a similar pp •ject
located in the Prior IAWSpring Lake Watershed. C ammulative benefits of the Fisb .aloe
and Spring Lake projects alone could reduce phosphorus loading by more than 1000
pounds. A system with a related design bas already been built on Crystal a In
Burnsville, also In the Minnesota River watershed.
The followinf section discusses the need for this technology, the need for this p" udy.
and also provides a description of the project activities.
Need for the Technology
The city of Eagan, within which the project is located. has experienced explosive
population growth since the mid-198U's, more than doubling in size between 19 and
1990. Ala urbanization has occurred, the storm sewer system that eventually .1 s to
the Minnesota River, has expanded to serve the drainage needs of the City. Since 11 mid-
1989s, the City has followed an aggressive stormwater management strategy whl has
Involved incorporation of over 110 natund and ceeated wet pond areas totaling S t of
t
the watershed area to manage peak flows and water quality. The City's manag :rity
strategy has also Included exumstve public education efforts.
Inspite of these practices, hypereutrophic conditions have developed in the two p lakes in this drainage basin and nuisanc*-level cyanobacteds blooms occur for 70
perawt of the recreational season. Intensive monitorin of this watershed indict that
algeo productivity Is limited by the availability of oNS and that the mq~ority f the
phosphorus loud to the lakes enters via the trunk storm sewer system at a relative low
axwzatration. This finding and the degroe of watendied development limit the ity of
eooventional beat management practices (BMps) to ttstdgata phosphorus discharge.
I
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,Montgymery Matson ID=612-473-4224 MAR 09'95 1635 No.017 P.04
This pattern of watershed urbanization and water quality degredation is not unique the
city of Eagan. Under the mem&-4~ing pressure of urban development, many w
managers are finding that conventional BMPA are limited in their effectiven or
feasibility. Structural BWs such as regional wet detention ponding or wotland on
are land intensive and become costly as available sites become limited and ax~pu~nsive. on-
~ttructural BMPs for the urban cnvuonmcnt such as street sweeping and Oly lic edu have limited ability too affect significant pollutant loading reductions from devc ped
urban watersheds. As a result. in recent years there has been an inomme in the sum of
this qpe of in-strearn Frog= nutrient removal removal systems proposed for Clean Water Partnershi and
hiIds
Need for Pilot Study i
Chemical precipitants such as alums ferric chloride, and lime have a satxttaadal hi of
use for single event applications to lakes for the purposes of controlling in rnal
phosphorus loading. However. comparitively few in-stream uutrimt removal risam that
use the coagulants have been built.
The SL pain water Utility has used a ferric chloride system that allows the floc to out
in Vadnais Lake. phos rim reductions have been reported ranging from 43-82 out
for this system. However, there has been some concem over the long-term s
of systems using iron based precipitants such as ferric chloride, since under the xis
conditions which are frequently observed in the bottom watch of lakes and ponds iron
can redibsolvc and release the bound phosphorus. There ate several projects in Florid that
have utilized alien as a precipitant. The efficiencies reported for these systems range from
about 70-90 percent. Alum has the advantage that it forms a precipitate that is insensi ve to
low dissolved oxygen conditions and thus it provides a potential long-tam phoap ones
anwval mecbanism.
The MPCA and the MnDNR have registered some concern over the potential ne adve
effects that aluminum may have on the biota of the lake especially the benthie tuty.
For this reason, the agencies have expressed a preference for off-line systems that vide
for removal of the alum floc before it reaches downstream sensitive waterbody. The ty of
Wascca has used an alum system with settling time provided by a wet detention
Little data has been gathered on the transport and fate of the flocs from these ays , but
data collected on particle sixes suggest the floc may not settle out very effectively. iven
the lack of complete understanding of the effectiveness and impacts or this tochnol , the
MPCA and MnDNR arc taking a cautious approach by allowing a select few ays to be
built on an experimental basis. ;
Summary of Project Adivitien
The stody will be conducted in four phases; baseline sediment sampling, mass lance
tidies for each of three pumping levels. post-treatment sedinlt a sampling, and a ent
msusupension study.. Pilot system operation and data collection will ocean over a one
month period and data analysis and intorptetation will take two to three months.
46
,Montgpmerg Watson ID:612-473-4224 MAR 09195 1636 No.017 P.05
This project will act up and operate a temporary alum injection system to add alum t9 the
trunk storm sewer at a lift station upstream of Fish Lake. Sediment samples wi t be
culkcted to establish the baseline sediment aluminum and phosphorus concartra ns.
Benthie invertebrates will also be collected to ostablish the baseline oo nity
composition. Throe mass balance studies will be conducted at three different ing
levels to evaluate the effect of hydraulics on the system efficiency. Additions will as
for a period of about three days for each of Om mass balance studies to alto the
sedimentation pond to roach equilibrium. Influent and eMuent samples will be col and
and analyzed for total phosphorus M), dissolved phosphorus {UP). total suspe
solids (I SS), and aluminum. Post treatment sediment s mVlcs will be collected to as t in
the evaluation of the traaspart and ultimate fate of the alum floc. Invertebrate will
also be collected after treaunent has been oompleted to evaluate any potential char 11 1 the
communit~r composition that might be atin'butabie to the inemase in sediment um
conccntrugons. Mai ly, lift station pumps will be turned on incrementally and the effluent
will be monitored for aluminum to determine if there is the potential for the settled fl to
rewspend under high flow conditions.
city of eagan MEMO
DATE: MARCH 9, 1995
TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL
RESOURCES COMMISSION
FROM: JON OYANAGI1RECREATION SUPERVISOR
SUBJECT: ADULT SOFTBALL UMPIRE SHORTAGE
Staff has been meeting with the Burnsville, Apple Valley, Savage and Eagan (B.A.S.E)
Umpires Association off and on throughout the winter. B.A.S.E. provides the umpires for
all of our adult softball leagues. At Issue is the low number of umpires available to cover
all of the fields in the four cities. As of this date, 43 umpires are available to cover the
schedule where at least 66 are needed. A typical turnover rate is 10 to 20 umpires per
year. This year over 30 umpires are not returning.
The B.A.S.E. solution was to cut Eagan from their service area since Eagan was the last
community to request their services since the group began. Fortunately, the other league
directors do not agree with that solution and have banded together to re4ndude Eagan.
However, that means all four cities are impacted by the shortage.
B.A.S.E. has recruited umpires through a press release in the local newspapers and by
word of mouth. The league directors have put press releases in the Minneapolis Star
Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press, sent brochures to all returning teams, put posters up in
the "South of the River' communities, inserted flyers In the umpire clinic packets, sent
posters to area colleges and put notices on our local cable channels.
The league directors and B.A.S.E. have set April 2 as a deadline for making the hard
decisions should there be a shortage. At that time the problem nights will be Identified and
decisions made about which fields or leagues will not be covered.
Some alternatives include:
1. Use the four lighted fields for 4 - one hour games instead of 3 - one hour and ten
minute games. This eliminates the need of two fields at Rahn, keeps the
number of games the same and reduces from 11 to 9 the number of umpires
.needed.
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2. Put the new Sunday leagues on hold. If there are not enough umpires, offer
unofficiated, unsanctioned leagues. Reduce the fee subtracting umpire costs
and sanction fee.
3. Limit Friday to eight teams in each league which holds the number of fields
needed to six; possibly go unofficiated as needed.
4. On any evening or day, where fields are uncovered, the league directors will
decide which league(s) or fields are impacted.
As you can see, this is a difficult situation. All efforts will be made to recruit enough
umpires. If the numbers fall short, adult softball will be impacted greatly. The growth in
all four cities has put pressure to offer more leagues. However, the number of umpires has
not increased accordingly.
Due to the size of Eagan's program, specific league information is prepared in January and
distributed in February. Teams want and need to know specifics in advance. The number
of games, dates, times, cost and location could all be impacted by an umpire shortage.
Eagan will change the number of teams per league and hold the registration for new
leagues until the umpire coverage is known. Scheduling needs to be done in advance to
make all of the pieces fit and allow for umpires to be scheduled. This may result in:
1. Teams denied access when there are fields available.
2. Decreased revenue
3. Participants unhappy with the level of officiating, the lack of officials and/or having
to play In an unofficiated, unsanctioned league versus a sanctioned league with
post-season play opportunities.
Staff, the commission and the City Council must be made aware of this situation in order
to be prepared for the related issues mentioned above. The problem will be even greater
next season in 1996 when even more teams will want to play and more fields are available
with the addition of the Lexington-Diffley athletic complex.
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CENTRAL AREA TASK FORCE
FINAL REPORT
FEBRUARY 13, 1995
1 CITY OF EAGAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
t. Purpose 1
H. Charge to the Task Force 1
Ill. Process of Task Force Deliberations 3
IV. Desired Public Facilities and Services 4
V. Evaluation of Opus Proposal 5
VI. Vision and Design Concept - - g
VII. Conclusions 12
VIII. Implementation & Additional Planning 14
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Figure 1: Opus Concept Proposal 6
Figure 2: Task Force Northeast Quadrant Design Concept 10
Appendices
Appendix 1: Central Area Task Force Membership
Appendix 2: Public Features/Facilities For The Central Area
Appendix 3: Summary - Task Force Evaluation of Opus Proposal - Strengths &
Weaknesses
CENTRAL AREA TASK FORCE
FINAL REPORT
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to serve as the central Area Task Foroe's conclusions and
recommendations to the City Council regarding development of the Central Area,
comprised of the four quadrants around the intersection of Yankee Doodle Road and I-
35E. This report summarizes the work completed by the task force, which included
formulation of a vision and design concept for the Central Area and an evaluation of a
development proposal for the northeast quadrant.
11. CHARGE TO THE TASK FORCE
In late 1993, the City Council identified a desire to create a "downtown" for Eagan as one
way to strengthen the sense of community.and identity. To this end, the City initiated a
market analysis of the demand for additional commercial development and a review and
update of the Commercial Land Use Plan. A series of workshops were held with the City
Council and Advisory Commissions to generate ideas on the direction commercial
development should take in the future. Through this process, the area around the I-
35E/Yankee Doodle Road intersection was identified as the appropriate location for
development of a district or "downtown" as a major diversified center Including a mix of
retail, office, residential, and public activity.
A related analysis was conducted to determine the transportation Improvements
necessary to support existing and future development in the 1-35E/Yankee Doodle Road
corridor.
During this time, developers approached the City regarding development of the largest
parcel of vacant land within the Central Area. This parcel, known as the O'Neil property,
is located in the northeast quadrant of the Central Area and contains approximately 120
acres.
In the summer of 7994, the City Council focused in on the northeast quadrant. The
Council undertook'a visioning process for the northeast quadrant at roughly the some time
that the Opus Corporation optioned to buy the O'Neil property. The outcome of the
visioning process was summarized in a draft document entitled Eagan Central Area
Framework Plan.
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The City Council wanted to get a broader perspective of the idea of creating a community
# focal area for Eagan and in December 1994, they established a Central Area Task Force
to include members of a cross-section of the community representing the City's advisory
commissions, businesses, and residents at large, as well as two council members. A
listing of task force members is included as Appendix 1.
The Central Area Task Force was asked to address the following issues:
1. Identify the task force vision for the central area development.
2. Identify needed and/or desired public facilities and/or services that should be
incorporated in the development of the northeast quadrant.
3. Provide comments and recommendations on the proposed development concept
of the northeast quadrant.
4. Make recommendations concerning the City's role in the development of the
northeast quadrant including, as appropriate, a financing strategy.
5. Identify subsequent planning and implementation steps needed for either the
northeast quadrant or other quadrants of the Central Area including methods to
obtain broader public input.
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III. PROCESS OF TASK FORCE DELIBERATIONS
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The task force met over a two-month period during January and February 1995. A total
of sic meetings were held. During these meetings, the task force reviewed past planning
efforts for the Central Area including the commercial Land Use Study, the Council
visioning, and the transportation system improvement plan. " The task force assessed
environmental considerations (wetlands, slopes, tree cover) and their development
implications for the northeast quadrant. The task force also identified the types of public
amenities and facilities that should be part of the City's Central Area.
Opus Corporation attended two of the task force meetings. At the first meeting, Opus
presented their development propasal for the O'Neil property. The task force then
evaluated the Opus proposal and provided a summary of this evaluation to the developer.
Opus attended a subsequent meeting and presented their response to the evaluation,
as well as a development concept for the Ostenson/Avery property to the north.
To complete its work, the task force-articulated its vision for the Central Area through
development of a concept plan for the northeast quadrant. The task Toro also reviewed
and approved their final summary report.
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The task force reviewed the analysis and conclusions of the following studies:
Commercial Market Study
Yankee Doodle Road/Pilot Knob Ring Road Study
Interim Policies - Commercial Land Use Plan .
► Eagan Central Area Framework Plan
Urban Land Institute remaking the Shopping Center
Urban Land Institute Project Reference Files.
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N. DESIRED PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
As part of its deliberations, the task force evaluated an extensive list of potential, public
facilities and services for inclusion in the Central Area as a way of creating a community
focal point, or "sense of place". Task force members individually ranked these items by
degree of importance to the Central Area. The compilation of these rankings yielded four
key features that were commonly considered important by Task Force members. These
components are as follows:
1. Main Street
2. Central Park
3. Community Building
4. Path and Trail System
The Main Street, or mini-Main Street, concept involves a linear grouping of small shops
along a pedestrian-scale .street that recreates the feel of the traditional small town
downtown. On-street parking, a narrow street and sidewalks would encourage people to
walk, rather than drive, from store to store. Main Street provides a place not only for
shopping, but also for lingering. Businesses that might be expected along Main Street
include a coffee shop, bakery, ice cream parlor, bookstore, dry cleaner, convenience
grocer, florist, card shop, etc.
The Central Park concept involves a designated space such as a village green or town
square that can be used for community gatherings like "Fourth of July" or "Eagan Days"
celebrations, art fairs, or farmers markets. The park is defined through a formal
arrangement of features like grass and trees, garden beds, decorative walkways and
water features so that even when no formal events are taking place, it can be identified
as a "place".
The Community Building concept involves an indoor facility for use by the public for
activities such as meetings, cultural programs (plays, concerts), receptions, recreation
programs and swimming activities.
The Path and Trail System concept provides a mode for encouraging bike and pedestrian,
not just automotive, travel to, from, and within the Central Area. In addition, the trails
would be designed to take advahtage of the natural amenities, like trees and water, on
the site and as such could serve as a recreation/leisure destination of itself.
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V. EVALUATION OF OPUS PROPOSAL
DesgUio n of Opus Proposal - The Promenade
The Opus Corporation is proposing a retail/residential mined use planned development
for the 120 acre O'Neil property. The retail component is a 400,000 square foot retail
power center on the western two-thirds of the property. Residential multi-family rental
housing is located on the eastern third of the site. The site also has about 20 acres on
the north side of the proposed center. The developer's program for this portion of the
site is still undetermined. They have suggested potentially a movie theater or site for a
public facility such as a communi"riter.
As proposed, the retail portion of the development is focused toward Yankee Doodle
Road. The main portion of the retail component consists of a strip center designed in a
traditional linear format. The center will have five large box retailers totaling 297,000 sq.
ft. separated by a pedestrian plaza flanked by about 26,000 sq. ft. of smaller shops and
cafes. In the southeast comer of the site there is a building pad for a freestanding
grocery store of approximately 59,400 sq. ft. Along Yankee Doodle in the center of the
commercial area the developer is proposing to locate four restaurants, probably of the sit
down franchise variety. The restaurants surround an outdoor eating area. The restaurant
area would be linked to the main shopping center by a brick paver pedestdanfvehicular
promenade. The developer has indicated that there would be a number of architectural
features to the site such as kiosks, fountains, formal flower gardens, entry monuments
} and undulated building facades with canopies.
The residential portion of the site would be developed by the Heale-Ramme Company.
They envision six separate apartment buildings totaling approximately 350 rental units.
The design of the buildings provides for private entrances to all units and underground
parking located below an interior courtyard area. The units would be one, two and three
bedroom units with rents starting In the $800 range. The residential developer intends.
to provide some community facilities such as a clubhouse and pool for the residents of -
the facility. This area of the site has varied topography, sizable wetlands and significant
tree cover. The developers have selected the housing design because they feel that it
will allow them to work with relief rather that modifying it.
The property to the north owned by Ostenson and Avery was not included in the original
Opus proposal. At the encouragement of the City, Opus worked with Ostenson and
Avery to develop a coordinated plan for the entire quadrant of approximately 350
townhomes on the site. There could be three to four different styles of townhomes
ranging in price from moderate (under $100,000) to a mid-range (under $150,000). As
currently envisioned, all would be marketed as owner-occupied units.
A composite site plan of the proposal for the northeast quadrant of the Central Area as
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To evaluate Opus' proposal, the task force established eight criteria to describe their
vision for developing a central place for Eagan:
► Market Viability
Will the project be successful in the marketplace?
► Multi-Use Complex
Will the total project include a variety of complementary uses which would help
create a lively and synergistic development?
► Sense of Place
Will the project serve as a focal area for the community?
► Pedestrian Environment
Will the project provide the desired pedestrian environment?
► Community Facilities
Will the project be able to incorporate now, or a later date, community facilities?
► linkages
Will the project help link the community together?
► Scale/Character/Building Mass:
Will the project have the appropriate scale, character, and building massing to make
it recognizable as the central feature of the City?
► Natural Amenities
Will the project protect and leverage natural amenities?
The task force members evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the Opus proposal
relative to each of these criteria. The responses were compiled and the task force then
ranked their relative importance. The responses and task force ratings are included in
Appendix 2. A summary of the major strengths and weaknesses of the Opus proposal
Identified by the task force are as follows:
Strengffis
Given the current retail market, the power center format will likely be successful
and market studies indicate that the local market could support additional retail
space of this nature.
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businesses and residential development in the vicinity.
• Required roadway improvements will improve access for the larger Central
Area.
• This location has the potential to serve as a central focal place for the City of
Eagan.
Site amenities, natural and man-made, have the potential to encourage
non-vehicular traffic (pedestrian and bicycle).
• The proposed uses of retail and housing are placed on the appropriate general
location of the site with regard to natural features, traffic management and
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Weaknesses
• The development proposal is basically a strip retail center with little innovation.
• The proposed design does not provide a sufficient public component or suitable
_ space for a public feature that could serve as a community focal point.
• The design is too linear and because of the significant distances from one
activity point in the center to the others, pedestrian movement is discouraged
and vehicular trips are encouraged.
• The retail mix is primarily destination oriented. More small shops and an
appropriately located community gathering place are needed.
• The uses proposed are not sufficiently integrated to achieve synergism and a
" sense of place with 24 hour activity.
• As currently envisioned, both the residential and commercial elements do not
adequately respect and take advantage of the wetlands, slopes and tree cover.
• Stronger linkages between this site and the other three quadrants are needed
for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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VI. VISION AND DESIGN CONCEPT
Vision
The Eagan Central Area envisioned by the task force should be a mufti-use complex
incorporating a variety of activities such as shopping, dining, socializing and recreating.
This area should have appropriate scale, mass and architectural features that will Identify
it and encourage people to explore the development to seek out activities. Ideally, the
Central Area should be a place where the community can take on an active role in
programming public and semi-public events such as art fairs, farmers markets and
celebrations. The design should support year-round activities in the public and semi-
public areas. The location should be accessible by car from all parts of the community
and should be the crossroads of major pedestrian and bicycle trails & paths.
Design Concept
The design concept for the Northeast Quadrant (Figure 2) represents the innovative
merging of several rather traditional components including a contemporary retail power
center, a small scale traditional main street, a central park and a moderate density
residential neighborhood. These separate elements would be seamed together by a
boulevard extending northward into the quadrant from Yankee Doodle Road. The major
gateway to the quadrant would be focused at the entrance on Yankee Doodle Road
across from the entrance to the Blue Cross/Blue Shield building. This ten story office
building already serves as a landmark on the Eagan skyline. This street would be
designed as a formal grand boulevard lined with trees and landscaping, traiiways, special
lighting, and benches.
At the south end of the site, commercial restaurants could be located along the wester
side of the boulevard while the eastern edge would front a linear public park towards the
center of the site. The character of the boulevard would transition to a more intimate
main street flanked by several smaller shops and cafes on the one side and the central
park with public activities on the other side.
The public land on the east of the boulevard would provide for a strong linear connection
between Yankee Doodle and the center of the quadrant. Trails would traverse the entire
quadrant, some along the formal boulevard and others winding through the ravines and
trees. Adjacent to the ponds on the site, the public land area would be wider, permitting
sufficient space for a variety of public. activities and potential facilities. Possible features
envisioned by the Task Force Include an indoor-outdoor playground, a formal park green
where concerts, fairs, and celebrations could occur, and at some future date, a community
center. The formal central park area would be designed to contrast dramatically with the _
natural backdrop provided by the ponds and trees on the site. The idea is to establish
the critical public area in the center of the quadrant first, begin to use the site for public
activities, and develop desired capital facilities over time.
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public./private venture. Possibly one or more playground equipment manufacturers could
use this space as a showroom and testing ground for new equipment. Ideally the.
equipment would change seasonally with new themes to keep interest in the facility. The
enclosed playground space would be flexible enough to allow for other programming, if
desired, such as flower shows or craft shows. The recreation complex could be extended
to the south by adding a community center facility with meeting moms, recreational
facilities and a pool
The formal green space is similar to the traditional town green space. The space would
,have very formal entrances off the thoroughfare and would be a manicured space with
formal walkways and sculptured grasses. A row of trees along the edges and water
fountains would define the space. This area could be programmed for concerts, carnivals,
outdoor art fairs, farmers markets and similar activities. This formal space would have
the natural backdrop of the trees and steep slopes surrounding the pond. This entire area
would provide the opportunity to stage events such as the Fourth of July fireworks or a
community holiday display.
The activity nodes created by combining this major civic complex and small commercial
main street could provide the critical mass and diversity needed to create a viable central
place. Surrounded by a contemporary retail power center and some 700 housing units,
t this focal point could serve as a key signifying feature for the immediate neighborhood as
well as the broader community.
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VII. CONCLUSIONS
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Through its review and deliberation over the course of six weeks, the Task Force reached
the following general conclusions concerning the potential for creating a "downtown" or
central community focus for Eagan.
1. The task force supports the general goal of creating a central sense of place and
community focus in Eagan. The task force believes that creation of a signature focal
point in Eagan will benefit not only the residential community, but also the corporate
community.
2. The four quadrants centered on the intersection of 1-35E and Yankee Doodle Road
present the best potential in Eagan to develop a community focal point, given the
scale and mix of existing development in the area and the future development
opportunity on the remaining vacant parcels. The overall development of this
Central Area is our last best chance to build the connectivity and identity that many
residents seek for Eagan.
3. The northeast quadrant of the Central Area represents an excellent opportunity to
develop a unique and innovative blend of private and public activities that can serve
as a key identifying feature and gathering place for the entire Eagan community. Its
central location, transportation access, and natural topographical features make it
t. one of the prime remaining development opportunities, not only in Eagan but in the
entire southern metro area.
4. The City, through its elected officials, advisory commissions and staff, should
continue to provide the leadership necessary to insure that the northeast quadrant
is planned and developed in a manner that maximizes its potential. Proactive City
efforts must insure that the area develops as a single, integrated multi-use area with
a strong public centerpiece and both vehicular and pedestrian linkages to the other
three quadrants of the Central Area.
5. The development of Eagan's central place will involve a combination of private and
public investments. The development concept for the area must be viable for both
the public and private components and therefore reflect a balance among the
requirements of each.
6. The City's plans for the public components of the Central Area vision must be
realistic from a fiscal standpoint. Given the City's-limited financial resources, it is
important that the design concept preserve future options by allowing incremental
development over time. As the City grows and matures, Eagan's central place will
likewise grow and develop.
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focal point is to identify the general design concept and the public land area required
for this central place.
8. A variety of significant improvements to the transportation system serving the Central
Area will be necessary to support the full build out of vacant properties in the
Yankee Doodle Corridor. These capital investments will be required regardless of
whether the City strives to develop the area as a community focal point. These
improvements have been envisioned in the City's long range transportation planning
program. The amount of public investment and the timing of these public
improvements will depend to-1bme. extent on the pace of private investments and
improvements to support developing the area. The necessity of these potential
public improvements to support development in. the corridor further justifies the City's
expectations for quality private development consistent with the City's vision.
9. Development of the Northeast Quadrant as a community focal point could
accommodate the basic program encompassed in the current Opus/Ostenson
development concept. That is, development of a mixed use area containing a
commercial center with large scale national tenants and some 700 moderate density
townhomes and apartments could be worked in to the successful implementation of
the Task Force's vision for the area. However, the design concept currently
proposed by Opus/Ostenson does not offer adequate potential to incorporate the
public space and community activities at a scale and location consistent with the
task force's vision.
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VIII. IMPLEMENTATION & ADDITIONAL PLANNING
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Implementation and additional planning for the Central Area shall include the following
tasks:
Northeast Quadrant
• Refine the vision for the design and use of public space within the northeast
quadrant.
Entire Central Area
• Amend the Commercial Land Use Plan to incorporate the vision for the Central
Area. This amendment will indicate that the Central Area encompasses the
entire four quadrants around the Yankee Doodle Road/1-35E intersection. The
vision for the Central Area should be translated into policies to guide
development of the Area
• Develop design guidelines and maintenance plan for lighting, street standards,
walkway, signage and architectural treatments to be applied to development
proposals within the northeast quadrant and the entire Central Area.
Develop a plan for improved vehicular and pedestrian connections among the
four quadrants.
• Formulate a unique and uniform design treatment for major roadway within the
Central Area.
• Assess existing and potential future development in the other three quadrants
for opportunities to improve both functional and visual continuity within the
entire Central Area.
Develop a short and. long-range funding strategy for the public improvements
and facilities envisioned for the Central Area and northeast quadrant.
• Organize the business community for cooperative activities in the Central Area.
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APPENDIX 1
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CENTRAL AREA TASK FORCE MEMBERS
Patricia Awada City Council
Shawn Hunter City Council
Carla Heyl Advisory Planning Commission.
Michael Vincent Advisory Parks, Recreation, S Natural Resources Commission
Roger Hughes Economic Development Commission
Dan Aberg Eagan/N. Dak. Cty. Chamber of Commerce
Bill Morrissey Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Steve Klein Resident, Central Area Neighborhood
Clyde Thurston Resident, City-at-Large
Steve Bryant Corporate Business Community Representative
Rick Vanpuyveide Business Representative, Central Area
George Martin Eagan Rotary Club
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Gauthra Taylor Resident
Gerald L Braun Business Representative, Central Area & Lions Club
Chris Savage Eagan High School Student
STAFF RESOURCES
Tom Hedges City Administrator
Peggy Reichert Director of Community Development
Tom Colbert Director of Public Works
Ken Vma Director of Parks & Recreation
Kristy Mamin Senior Planner
Lisa Freese Planner
C.J. Lilly Landscape Architect/Park Planner
Arijs Pakains BRW, Inc.
Ferrol Robinson Strgar-Roscoe-Fousch, Inc.
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PUBLIC FEATURES/FACILTIES FOR THE CENTRAL AREA
FEATURES/FACILITIES CONTRIBUTING TO A SENSE OF
WHOLENESS/CONNECTIVITY WITHIN EAGAN
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TOTAL AVG FEATURE/FAcury
45 3.00 pedestrian wakways
44 283 trees
public restrooms
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43 2.87 park benches
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41 273 handicap ~e/P~d/stream)
bike accessible
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• 40 2.67 Tagan Days' celebration
mini 'Main Street'
39 26 design continuity
38 2.53 public meeting space
public transportation
decorative paving
decorative lighting
37 147 Bower gardens
walkway over busy streets
restaurant .
• urban plaza
bib nation kiosk
36 2.4 tine dining
35 233 4th of July off" site
Christmas tree/display site
signage theme
street lights (theme)
urban greenspaoe
34 127 Central Park
33 220 4th of July fireworks site
fountains (d~eoorativs)
bandshell
'Main Street"
32 113 Christmas decorations
Oonferenoe/oo "noon center
lsrrners market
31 2.07 oors7u,* center,
oorrsnunity reoreadon program:
drinking tuntains
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30 200 pia~ic area
urban garden (public)
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28 1.63 amphitheater
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waterfall f6sture
boardwalk
28 1.87 Wnmu* theater
large flag pole (Perkins)
skating rink
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groound equipment
street vendors
concession stands
memorial park
26 1.73 arboretum _
dock tower
nature center (nterpretive)
arts and crafts building
25 1.67 wildlife observation
child care facility
24 1.60 recreation center
senior housing
tot lot
23 1.53 statues
swimming pool Indoor
arcade.
22 1.47 senior center
landscape maze
observation tower
21 1.40 tea market
waterside
16 127 t"ss course (outdoor)
wave pool
winter sports
18 1.20 canoe rental
peddle boat WW
Post office
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trellis
Ite size chess/checker board
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TOTAL AVG FEATURE/FACILITY
17 1.13 Carousel
kense bureau
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swimming Pool outdoor
. 'unning track
council ring
1B 1.07 aquarium
video arcades zoo
15 1.00 rium
MW-901
13 0.87 bocce ball
horseshoe plts
roller rink
volleyball
gymnasium
basketball
12 0.80 pony rides
11 0.73 be arena
spe~e~sd Wmdng oval
baseball
10 0.67 badminton .
soccer
0 0.60 ~e jumping
8 0.53 indoor tennis .
hockey
golf driving range
7 0.47 golf dome
a 0.40 dri*-in thecae
go-cart track
model rockery field
handball
5 0.33 dirt bike tradk
nrotuttain bike goose
.3 02 radio conVOW aircraft field
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APPENDIX 3
SUMMARY
TASK FORCE EVALUATION OF OPUS PROPOSAL
STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
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~~Iestrian ~,.vironment .
Will tine project p mWft tine demb s pedeatriarr awhown eW
29 2.42 Ddkaled park land will prodde 1 11-11 pedectrlan opportanida
26 2.17 Opporft ftfbr balk Mkin& piadce, etc.
25 2.08 P o w a y d e s b pr g i n m reaidanif
24 2.00 Project willing feeo mida some pedestrian seem
24 2.00 Open specurnshNe fatasa (i.e. *aft ponds k trees) W itawto pedestrian f immirnem
23 1.92 Potential pathway sy mn- to O'Lary Pais •
22 1.83 Prornerade. outdoor Idm A sarlptrrremower Buda we lla toes unique to dda type of development
19 1.58 Many waikbk padns A wdh"s Prelude " The Promenade" '
19 1.58 cmw spine anoourmen waim between testsrrran a re1d1
19 1.58 Reaidential are appars to hwe good pedestrian o*ntdiou
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34 2.83 Cosmedom to adsdug derpimp nart MA s(Tarkee Doodle lbr pedaatriarns k bkes meads asrrai ustim
33 2.75 No Nekage to rosaMda of Town Centre
32 2.67 Too link pedestrian era
31 2.58 Large perkiu8 lob d< aasovers li m a prn the two sides of power cater diminbh pedm lw attradirennem in center 1
31. 2.58 Brick paves M see of peeking loll do ate podde hams oak to pedestrian
30 2.50 Not pedestrian me aft
30 2.50 Shopping my b meant lock alm* d opplim4l once ft m some peeking areas to fm
. 30 2.50 atail sprad out to fir iiom popoaed rsahaanb
29 2.42 Structures and antranas have Mrgedbbnoes between dmrn.eecouragea drivhng fFom more 19 store
29 2.42 Pedestrian areas do not wowcI Ilne awitiple. perls ofdne project .
29 2.42 No cove ed puM space
29 2.42 We apperent corunectiar wib ldrdmrnorthe deve%pmeM
29 2.42 Poor pedestrian ooeme ion 6 m an tebY
29 2.42 No noticeablepedestrian eorunecdan with the area outside of die developnmat
29 2.42 Pedestrian Mosti mmh seek rod erosai p reason for wdkkg grand grog space, aMoM wtaks, etc.
28 2.33 Yankee Doodk wM isolate deMdoprrrat flan Town Centre
28 2.33 Lads ofai - smm shops m y reduce pedeaMarr d< N*n&w ahoppa tmm
27 •2.25 pion npnsde has limited oft
27 2.25 TnaN ooruneetiom boutside needed
27 2.25 waking corridor not strong awso
26 2.17 waking k Me mesa could not be N, If gubhed
26 2.17 Lads of overpssa wapnsp
25 2.08 Poor pedestrhn eorunection between hou bg a relmN
25 2.08 Poor pedestrian oorunation between the pew amailks and due retail -
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30 2.50 Land use apwilm, YAM surrounding commercial dt b vbabk fFom myor roadways
27 225 Retail prvgrarn II UPON d viable in current market A suppoeis by city population
26 2.17 Real project-supported by private market
25 2.08 Legitimate developer knowledgable of marled
25 2.08 Developer working with adjacent land owner/city to coordinate plans
24 2.00 will add more critical mass to commercial central area dt incise viability
23 1.92 Mixed use Featu roving k retail adds to marketability
23 1.92 Population density within 1 mile radius significant
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30 2.50 common
ity parking v. retail parking, segrF g - ed from the eommercal area to south
28 2.33 Pedestrian walking dicta mm too great betweah uses
27 2.25 Yankee Doodle Rd visaWlity to promaant, needs to take advantage of site's rhadaal katures
27 225 Retail carter needs more sq. footagehesidartial needs more unit 1
26 2.17 what is mwkehbk today may not be tmnorrow
25 2.08 Potartial negative impact to exbft mtaikrs in area. Iml v. na&mI
22 1.83 Looks like a typical suit center-little imhovation
22 1.83 Needs office space for daytime traffic dt saw with visibility
22 1.83 we pedestrian connection to other residen al or commercial area
21 1.75 Ptgrosed trees are &Nwk rt in nature (both residartlat a commacal)
21 1.75 No crime prevahtoth parr
19 1.58' betuda no facilitia tat wtl save as n draw for corporate eonrnmn4
13 1.08 Proposed design spreads retail access art too much/minces pedestrian traflk dt business sy milt'
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Community. Facilities .
Will the project be able to incorporate, now or at a later date, community facilities`!
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30 2.50 Parkland dedication could be combined with other dedicated land to build park on pond in east area
29 2.42 Ten peon nt of park dedication provided
27 2.25 Potential development space north of retail component
26 2.17 Could incorporate significant complement of community facilities if public funding is available
25 2.08 Neighborhood pavilion would provide community facility for local residential arras
24 2.00 Project certainly has the potential for community facilities
23 1.92 Willingness to put in gazebo, plaza & pavilion amenities
21 1.75 Some potential for land between retail dt residential
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29 2.42 does not see any others that the on-site ones; wants to see more extensive plan in area since it's a conductor to other factors
27 2.25 minor amenities (eg. gaaeWsml amphitheatre) not sgnificant enough to drive rd business or create attitude of cnmq or sense of place
27 2.25 amity facility must be available for more than driving people into rd areas; no park facility orpithering space allowed except prkg lot
26 2.17 developer should show how & where such additions as community center or some other public facility would fit into proposal
26 2.17 current layout significantly reduces opportunity
26 2.17 little or no community facilities indicated in present plans; bike trail, walking paths to other areas of City could be beneficial
25 2.08 plan does not provide for fion integration
24 2.00 nothing of significance is provided for in proposal
24 2.00 not central to development
24 2.00 funding is important issueq, who's going to pay dt how much?
23 1.92 separation of lestm>rants from potential public facilities
23 1.92 since it's a private development, incorporation of community facilities should be primarily publicly funded; is dhere support for this?
23 1.92 not integrated with other aspects of the developrrherht
20 1.67 will buildings have uniform arch itectume tat presents project as well4esigncd/devetoped srea?
19 1.58 location is poor
18 1.50 low-density retail use
15 1.25 community center is not appropriate for this location
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Survey Results
The following information was collected to further validate the official
findings of the Central Area Planning Task Force. It reflects the opinions
of three hundred fifty-seven residents representing four distinct segments
of our population. Those segments included high school seniors, parents of
high school seniors, members of the Eagan Rotary Club, and members of
Saints Martha & Mary Episcopal Church. This does not represent a
statistically valid random sample, but the results are statistically significant.
It is hoped that this information will be useful in. identifying and ranking
future needs for additional public facilities within our city.
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Central Area?
Unlike traditional cities and small towns, we do not have a "downtown" or
"central park" to serve as a central gathering place in the community. Eagan and most other
suburbs are served by decentralized retail centers and public facilities. The area around
Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob Road is emerging as a primary destination for shopping,
dining, and entertainment. Should future development in this area include a blend of
commercial establishments, unique design features, and public facilities which would make
this the recognizable commercial and social center of Eagan?
Yes No
SURVEY GROUP YES NO UNDECIDED
Eagan High School Seniors 185 31 8
Eagan High School Parents 52 11 1
Eagan Rotary Club 31 3 0
Sts. Martha & Mary Church 29 3 3
Total 297 48 12
Percentage 83.2% 13.4° .4%
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What is Missing in Eagan?
4. What is missing in Eagan? What additional facilities (public or private) would make
this a better place to live. Refer to the list on the back side of this form. Enter the number
of your top five choices in the spaces below:
Sts. Martha & Mary Church (35 survey responses)
Farmers Market 17
Trees 14
Community Theater 11
Band shell 10
Community Center 10
Community Recreation Programs 10
Public Transportation 10
Restaurants (mid-priced) 09
Outdoor Swimming Pool 08
4th of July Fireworks site 08
City Shuttle Buses 08
Hiking Trails 08
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What is Missing in Eagan?
4. What is missing in Eagan? What additional facilities (public or private) would make
this a better place to live. Refer to the list on the back side of this form. Enter the number
of your top five choices in the spaces below:
Eagan Rotary Club (34 survey responses)
Teen Center/Community Center 16
Outdoor Swimming Pool 10
Restaurants (fine dining) 7
Restaurants (mid-priced) 6
Band Shell 6
Public Transportation 5
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What is Missing in Eagan?
4. What is missing in Eagan? What additional facilities (public or private) would make
this a better place to live. Refer to the list on the back side of this form. Enter the number
of your top five choices in the spaces below:
Eagan High School Seniors (224 survey responses)
Community/Recreation/Teen Center 108
Drive-In Theater 90
Wave Pool 70
"Main Street" 70
Ice Arena 59
Go-Cart Track 58
Outdoor Swimming Pool 49
"Central Park" 48
"Eagan Days" Celebration 48
Water Slide 35
Trees 35
Volleyball Courts 24
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What is Missing in Eagan?
4. What is missing in Eagan? What additional facilities (public or private) would make
this a better place to live. Refer to the list on the back side of this form. Enter the number
of your top five choices in the spaces below:
Eagan High School Parents (64 survey responses)
Community/Teen Center 37
Outdoor SwimmingPool 25
Farmers Market 16
Ice Arena 15
"Eagan Days" Celebration 11
Restaurants (fine dining) 11
College Campus 10