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04/17/1995 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION . EAGAN, MINNESOTA -Monday, April 17,1995 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center . A. 6:00 PM Park Tour B. 7:00 P.M. Regular Meeting C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:00 pm D. Recognition of CLMP Volunteers 7:02 pm E. Approval of Agenda 7:05 pm F. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 20, 1995 7:06 pm G. Visitors to be Heard 7:07 pm H. Department Happenings - Pages 34 7:10 pm I. Public Hearing - North Park Grant (Borchert/Ingersoll Property) Pages 5-7 7:15 pm Consent Agenda Pages 9-10 ( (1) Resolution for Eagan Arbor Day and Eagan Arbor Month Pages 11-12 7:30 pm (2) Eagandale Center Ind. Park No. 11 - Northwestem Mutual Pages 13-18 (3) Eagandale Center Ind. Park No. 12 - Northwestem Mutual Pages 19-20 (4) Indy Lube Addition - Met-Con Companies Pages 21-26 K. Development Proposals (1) Seneca Hills - LGA Investment Group Pages 27-34 7:31 pm (2) Eagan Woods Office Park 2nd - PCB Realty Co Pages 35-46 7:40 pm (3) Vermilion - Centex Real Estate Corp. Pages 47-54 7:50 pm (4) Eagandale Corporate Center'- Northwestem Mutual Pages 55-58 8:05 pm L. Old Business (1) Holz Farm Steering Committee Report Pages 59-62 8:25 pm (2) 1995 Commission Work Plan Pages 63-65 8:40 pm M. New Business (1) Natural Resources Sub-Committee Meeting Date 9:15 pm (Downtown area plat application) N. Parks Development Update 9:20 pm 0. Water Resources Update 9:30 pm - P. Other Business and Reports (1) Winter Recreaton Programs Report Pages 67-70 9:35 pm (2) Report from Land Acquisition Chair 9:45 pm (3) Arbor Day Poster Selection 9:55 pm x Q. Round Table 10:00 pm ' R. Adjoumment 10:10 pm The City of Eagan is cormAted to the policy that all persona have equal access to Is programs, services, activities, facilities and errpbyment witlio t regard m race, color, weed, religion, national origin, se; disability, age, marital status , sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishbrg to participate are available upon request at feast 96 bows in advance of the events. M a.notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will make every attenpt to provide the aids. MEM+_ city of Sagan DATE: APRIL 13,1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION . SUBJECT: APRIL 17, 1995 MEETING Please note that the regular Commission meeting will be preceded by a park tour. The locations of the sites to be toured have not been determined as yet, however, we will leave the Municipal Center parking lot as close to 6:00 PM aspossible and will return to begin the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Following the Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance the Commission will be recognizing volunteers who have participated in the Citizens Lake Monitoring Program. The public hearing for the North Park Grant (Borchert/Ingersoll property) will begin promptly at 7:15 PM. There are several Items under the Consent Agenda which can be handled with one motion. The, four development proposals may require additional discussion by the Commission pending your review of the enclosed packet reports. Under Old Business a brief update of the Holz Farm Steering Committee meeting is provided for your information. Also enclosed Is a memo and minutes of the Commission workshop pertaining to the 1995 Work Plan. This item will require some discussion and prioritization by the Commission. The only item under New Business Is the establishment of a Natural Resources sub-committee meeting to review the "downtown" area plat application recently submitted by Opus. This development will be scheduled for review at the May 11 Commission meeting. Following Parks Development and Water Resources Updates, Recreation Supervisor Oyanagi will present the winter recreation programs report. A report from the Land Acquisition Chair was deferred from the March meeting and the final item of business for the Commisslon will be the selection of the 1995 Arbor Day poster. As usual, If Commission members are unable to attend the tour and/or meeting, please call Cher yi at 6814661 to let us know. Respectfully submitted, Ken Vraa Director of Parks and Recreation DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS APRIL, 1995 1. The Eagan Athletic Association softball program has grown to 1296 participants. This represents an increase beyond what EAA projected for this sport in the year 200511 2. Staff certified 272 youth coaches at the National Youth Sports Coaches Association clinics held in March. This represents approximately half of the annual number of coaches certified. 3. The City is pleased that renewal of the agreement to utilize the Unisys ballfields for EAA programs has been achieved. The Department provides primary maintenance of the facility as its role in the agreement. Access to this complex is crucial to the Eagan Athletic Association. 4. The consortium of agencies who havg been collaborating for the last two years to provide activities and services in Wescott and other neighborhoods are finalizing plans for the summer. An information *fair' is being considered. The Department will provide information on Youth Development activities, and all other summer programs. S. The pruning seminar' was a success. Gregg Hove reports that the participants were eager learners. An impressive array of information was provided to the attendees. 6. Among the activities being considered for this summer is a new tennis tournament for adults. The Department has been interested in developing this activity for a number of years. A volunteer from a local USTA men's tennis team has stepped forward to develop the tournament tentatively slated for July 1 and 2 at Northview. 7. The Department will participate in 14 Your Parks' on April 22. The Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association and WCCO TV have joined together to market a state wide park clean-up day. Eagan residents may stop by at the Maintenance Facility on Coachman Road to pick up '4 Your Parke trash bags and join with their neighbors to pick up litter in their neighborhood park. Parks Maintenance will pick up all filled litter bags. 8. The birch pod of tennis courts at Northview Athletic is sporting its new wind screens. Eagan High School tennis boosters provided funding for purchase of the windscreens. The City ordered, installed and will maintain the screens. 9. Assisted by funding from the Eagan Athletic Association, players benches will be installed at ballfields at several elementary schools. The schools are supportive of the project. 10. Staff has been attending planning meetings for the new Yankee Doodle Arts festival scheduled for June 24 & 25 at Blue Cross. Approximately 150 crafters are expected. The event is being very thoroughly planned and should be an outstanding event. 11. The Civic Arena ground breaking was a great, though chilly event. Staff was pleased by the turn out. 12. The Matt Blair Celebrity Softball Tournament will again be held at Rahn Athletic on June 10 & 11. The tournament hopes to attract 16 teams. 13. The Valley Girls volleyball team from the Eagan women's league took first place in the MRPA Class 'B' state volleyball tournament on April 1 & 2 in Eden Prairie. 14. Other teams also played int he area state tournaments. Two mens teams travelled to New Ulm on April 1 & 2 to play in the men's Class C tournament. Four Co-rec teams travelled to Hutchinson on March 25 & 26 to play in the co-=rec Class Y' state tourney. Three other women's teams played in the women's state tourney. One in Class B and two in Class C. 15. Winter programs are officially over and spring programs have begun. The preschool programs are almost all full. Spring Break special events as well as a Children's Egg Hunt and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny are happening this week. The 10th annual Eagan Fun Run is o May 6. 16. Summer program planning is at it's peak. The deadline for the summer newsletter is fast approaching. Trips, special events, camps, preschool programs, recreational T -Ball and Summer in the Park are just some of the activities planned. 17. Birthday parties for preschoolers and youth are a new program offering this year. So far we have held 4 parties and have 3 more scheduled in the next two weeks. A traditional party is offered for 3- 5 year olds and a T-shirt party is offered-for 6-10 year olds. So fare the T-shirt party is the most popular. The parties are held on Saturdays at Sky Hill Park. • Agenda Information Memo April 10, 1995 PUBLIC HEARING: GRANT APPLICATION - NORTH PARK ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: Close the public hearing and provide recommendations for Phase 1 development of North Park to be incorporated into the Outdoor Recreation Grant application to be submitted to the Department of Natural Resources on or before May 1, 1995. FACTS: • Land acquisition is progressing through the Legislature • The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and Advisory Planning Commission have previously approved the park's acquisition. • Preliminary schematics of the parcel demonstrate how ballfields, trails, parking lot and other potential facilities could be layed out. • Surrounding land uses are compatible with the proposed development. • Notice of this public hearing was published in the City's legal newspaper. • Grants applications must be submitted by May 1, 1995. ATTACHMENTS: Attached is a staff memorandum providing background information, potential issues and discussion related to the need for North Park. CONTACT: Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation MEMO city of eagan DATE: APRIL 10, 1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING; GRANT APPLICATION NORTH PARK - BORCHERTIINGERSOLL PARCEL BACKGROUND The City is in the process of acquiring the Borchert Ingersoll parcel via tax forfeiture. The acquisition is currently moving through the state legislature. Final adoption is expected to occur this legislative session. North Park is identified in the department's five year C.I.P. The City Council and Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission's intent has been to provide a community park in the northern section of the city. In February of this year, the Department of Natural Resources announced the application time line for the 1995 Local Grants Program . The Department has submitted an application request for North Park under the DNR's Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. At Its March 20, 1995 meeting the Commission recommended a resolution for City Council approval for submission of a grant application for North Park. The grant application will be for Phase 1 development of North Park in the amount of $200,000. Outdoor Recreation Grants require a 50% city match which can be cash or in- kind ISSUES There are three primary issues which have led the city to pursue grant assistance that could lead to early development of North Park. • The demographics of Eagan Athletic Association baseball and softball programs. • Overuse of existing facilities. • Potential loss of access to Unisys fields. b. . • DISCUSSION. The Eagan Athletic Association baseball program has grown from 1178 participants in 1990 to 2099 in 1994. In five short years, 78% increase. During the same time period the EAA softball program has grown 97%; from 548 participants to 1080. Early reports concerning 1995 EAA softball registrations place the participant numbers beyond what EAA projected for the year 2005. EAA travel baseball and softball field an additional 24 teams. Overall then, In 1994 251 youth teams played ball on balifield facilities. The number of teams will exceed that in 1995. In order to accommodate the field needs for Eagan Athletic Association teams, ballfields in neighborhood parks, elementary and secondary schools and at Unisys Corporation have been scheduled. Games are played on the fields 5 and 6 days a week. Ramifications are: informal neighborhood play is curtailed, field space for practice does not exist and demands for maintenance are high to ensure a safe playing environment. Over use of facilities Is at a critical stage. The Unisys softball complex has been assigned to EAA youth baseball for the past four years. Approximately 20 games are played there each week. Use of the Unisys complex is negotiated annually and is viewed as a short term solution to field needs. Sale of the Defense Systems Division to Loral Corporation may impact the community's continued use of the facility beyond the short term. DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH PARK. The preliminary schematic for North Park shows four ballfields, a parking lot and trails. Phase I development would include grading, utilities, backstops, seeding, the parking lot and trails. According to the terms of Outdoor Recreation Grants, work would need to be finished by October 31, 1997. The department would look toward field availability for use by 1998 or 1999. FOR COMMISSION ACTION. The Commission should convene the public hearing for North Park to loam of any concerns from the public, dose the hearing and approve grant completion and submission. DP:cm =sisaanc MEMO city of eagan DATE: APRIL 11, 1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: CONSENT AGENDA A. Resolution for Eagan Arbor Day and Eagan Arbor Month To approve a Resolution for Eagan Arbor Day and Eagan Arbor Month. B. Eaaandale Center Ind. Park No. 11 - Northwestern Mutual 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. The Tree Preservation Plan should be approved as presented. 4. A revised Tree Preservationrrree Mitigation Plan shall be submitted indicating the species, size and location of all replacement trees. 5. Tree Protective Measures would be required (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) to be installed at the Drip Una or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of the significant trees/woodlands to be preserved. 6. The developer would 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. 7. A Tree Preservation Plan/Inventory needs to be submitted for the significant woodlands in the SE comer of the property. Mitigation needs to be calculated. 8. The developer would be subject to an on-site ponding requirement to meet water quality mitigation standards. C. Eanandale Center Ind. Park No. 12 - Northwestern Mutual 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. With no development taking place on this development at this time, an Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan will be required for this development at the time of Building/Grading Permit Application. 4. The developer has met water quality treatment requirements through the construction of ponding (City Pond HP-9) on an adjacent lot. D. Indv Luba Addition - Met-Con Companies 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication. 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed Tree Preservation Plan. 4. The development would be subject to a water quality cash dedication. KV:cm COMMb dbn npoftwomwtopr to ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED: , To approve a Resolution for Eagan Arbor Day and Eagan Arbor Month BACKGROUND: The City has traditionally passed a Resolution recognizing Arbor Day and Arbor Month. The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will be approving a similar Resolution at it's April 17 meeting. FACTS: The Resolution is necessary for Eagan to be recognized as a 'Tree City' by the National Arbor Day Foundation. ISSUES: None. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution CITY OF EAGAN RESOLUTION A PROCLAMATION OF EAGAN ARBOR DAY AND EAGAN ARBOR MONTH W EEREAS, trees are a most valuable resource in the state of Minnesota and City of Eagan - purifying our air and water, helping conserve our soil, serving as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife of all kinds, and enriching our lives in so many important ways; and WHEREAS, pollutants, tree diseases, and urban expansion have damaged and continued to threaten our trees, creating the need for reforestation programs and concerted public action toward ensuring the future of our City's ubran forests; and WHEREAS, each year the people of Mmneosta pay special attention to the wonderful gift that our trees represent and dedicate themselves to the continued health of our state's trees; and . WHEREAS, the City of Eagan has been recognized, for the eighth consecutive year, as a Tree City USA community by the National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree-planting programs, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eagan City Council does hereby proclaim Saturday, May 6, 1995 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May, 1995 to be ARBOR MONTH in the City of Eagan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council further urge citizens to become more aware of the importance of trees to the well-being of our community; and to participate in City tree plantiog programs which will ensure a greener place for our citizens to live in the decades to come. CITY OF EAGAN s CITY COUNCIL By. Its Chair By. Its City Clerk Motion made by. Seconded by. Those in favor: Those against: Dated: l ~17b~obanrs95 MEMO city of eagan TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: APRIL 11, 1995 RE: EAGANDALE CENTER INDUSTRIAL PARK NO. 11-NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL BACKGROUND This is a request for a Preliminary Subdivision of 10.6 acres and one lot for an office/warehouse located in the SW 1 /4 of Section 2 north of Lone Oak Road and east of Lone Oak Circle. PARKSITRAILS DEDICATION This development is located outside any designated neighborhood Park Service Area. There are no park or trail issues; therefore, this plat is subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION This 10.6 acre site is located northwest of the intersection of Lone Oak Road and Lone Oak Circle. Most of the land in this industrial area was cleared of vegetation in the recent past and is now being revegetated with softwood deciduous species such as poplar and boxelder. Most of this revegetation is still fairly small in diameter, usually in the four to twelve in diameter range. This particular site has smaller pockets of this type of vegetation on it, as well as scattered smaller diameter trees (less than the four inch diameter classification for significant woodlands). The most significant woodland on site is located in the southeast corner of the property. This woodland will be affected by the construction of Lone Oak Circle Road and pond in Outlot A. A Tree Preservation Plan has been submitted for this development. The associated inventory indicates the presence of 22,500 square feet of significant woodlands and 13 significant trees. The woodlands are comprised of softwood deciduous species, poplar and boxelder. The significant trees are of the same species, poplar and boxelder, with one 36' bur oak (which will be preserved). Mitigation for significant tree/woodland loss in excess of allowable limit calculates to 40 Category A trees or 81 Category B trees or 162 Category C trees. This mitigation for tree loss is in addition to any tree installation for city landscape requirements. WATER OUALITY/WETLANDS WATER QUALITY Because of capacity problems in the storm drainage system serving this area, Public Works Department will recommend that this development construct a pond. Water resources staff have worked with the Public Works Department and the developer to incorporate adequate wet pond volume in the proposed pond to satisfy water quality treatment requirements for this parcel. WETLANDS There are no jurisdictional wetlands within the proposed development. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed Tree Preservation Plan. 4. A revised Tree Preservation/Tree Mitigation Plan shall be submitted indicating the species, size, and location of all replacement trees. 5. 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. 6. The developer would 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. 7. A Tree•Preservation Plan/inventory needs to be submitted for the significant woodlands in the SE corner of the property. Mitigation needs to be calculated. 8. The developer would be subject to an on-site ponding requirement to meet water quality mitigation standards. 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TREE PRESERVATION With no development taking place on this development at this time, an Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan will be required for this development at the time of Building/Grading Permit Application. WATER QUALM AYMANDS WATER QUALITY Water quality requirements have already been satisfied for this development through the construction of Pond HP-9, so no additional mitigation is required. WETLANDS There are no jurisdictional wetlands within the development. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. With no development taking place on this development at this time, an Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan will be required for this development at the time of Building/Grading Permit Application. 4. 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I . ; I t its i t; It\. !I + f :PIP t:! 44 AXI 1~ 1 ii, I sss lip II I a ll ! ! ! !I;~ ! t ~@ I W = Ili 1 i !L7 ~ 1 ! ! • • i • i ~ ( .1 ( ~ 1 a (ti 1 u- ..9LAI.0N .t %J el Ill %J- 14 3 _j a•a~ si v .i r r v v v v v i ~ . •i ta~~ t 1 MEMO city of eagan TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: APRIL 11, 1995 RE: INDY LURE ADDITION - MET-CON COMPANIES BACKGROUND This is a request for a Final Planned Development and a Preliminary Subdivision consisting of .574 acres and one lot located in the NW 1/4 of Section 16 east of 35E and west of Pilot Knob Road.. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION The parcel is located in Park Service Section 21. This location is not adjacent to any park area, although it is next to the trail along Pilot Knob Road. Staff is recommending a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION This one-half acre site, located just north of Phillips 66, has already been landscaped with trees and turf. There are no larger "natural' significant trees or woodlands on site. A significant tree/woodland inventory has been submitted for this development. Landscape trees on site include fifteen 3' to 6' diameter ash trees and eight 4' to 5' diameter pine trees. The developer has indicated that no existing trees will be removed from the site. Existing trees will either be preserved where they are or transplanted within the site during development. WATER OUALITY/WETLANDS WATER QUALITY Because of the small size of the development, staff recommends a cash dedication for water quality mitigation. WETLANDS There are no jurisdictional wetlands within the development. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. 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(The subject 10 acre site is adjacent to the Centex project) The proposed development is consistent with the existing Zone (R-3) and Guide Plan designation (D-III). The general development layout, proposed access and density appear to be in order. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION This parcel and the adjacent development is located in Park Service Area 16; one of the larger service districts. This portion of the district is somewhat isolated from park amenities The City has not previously identified additional parks development in this area, but improved access to Robin Lane, through the adjacent development, appears logical. Once on Robin Lane it's a relatively short distance to Blackhawk Road/trail which provides access to Sky Hill Park. Therefore, staff is recommending that an 8 foot trail be constructed on the south side of the public street of this development. The development should be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication with credit provided for the 8 foot trail. The developer is proposing to build the street under private contract. TREE PRESERVATION This ten acre site is located on a north/west facing slope adjacent to Highway 13 just south of the Vermilion development. The site is approximately fifty percent wooded with a variety of deciduous and conifer species. The existing vegetation is concentrated to the east half of the site, surrounding the house, outbuildings and pool area. A Tree Preservation Plan has been submitted for this development. The associated inventory indicates the presence of 157,251 square feet of significant woodlands and 73 significant trees. The significant woodlands are comprised of a variety of deciduous and coniferous species, including oak, pine, spruce and fir trees. The significant trees include oak (20' to SO' diameter), maple (8' to 48' diameter), boxelder, cottonwood, birch, pine, fir and spruce (8' to 22' diameter). The developer has proposed grading the entire area to be developed at one time. The Tree Preservation Policy was originally set up to deal with development on a two phase process. The first phase would include initial site grading and installation of utilities. During this phase 25% of the existing significant vegetation is allowed to be removed without mitigation. The second phase would include development of individual lots. A 30% removal of the remaining significant tree/woodland resource is allowed without replacement during this phase. Staff is recommending tree preservation issues of this particular development be considered in an entire site phase, with all the tree preservation/removal matters be considered at the time of initial development. Allowable tree removal when considered in one phase calculates to 47.5% of the existing vegetation. Therefore, allowable significant tree removal calculates to 34 trees, and allowable significant woodland removal calculates to 74,694 square feet. No treetwoodland removal will be allowed after this initial development. SIGNIFICANT TREE/WOODLAND TREE LOSS MITIGATION The proposed development will result in the removal of 108,900 square feet of significant woodland (69.3% of the total) and in the removal of 27 significant trees (37.0% of the total). There is no mitigation for significant tree loss, however significant woodland removal mitigation calculates to 136 Category B trees or 273 Category C trees. This tree loss mitigation is in addition to any tree installation required for a landscape plan. WATER OUALITY/WETLANDS WATER QUALITY This development will generate runoff that discharges to a storm sewer that empties to the large wetland complex in the lower Minnesota River valley. Because there are no recreational water bodies identified in the Eagan water quality management plan downstream and because of the relatively small size of the development, staff will recommend a cash dedication for water quality mitigation. It should be noted, however, that the City may require a small .2 acre wetland on the site to be excavated to receive storm sewer discharge from the property to the south east. If the basin is excavated to create wet ponding area that conforms with the City's standards for detention pond design, staff recommends that a credit against the cash dedication be granted based on the volume of excavation provided. WETLANDS The developer's wetland consultant has identified and delineated two small jurisdictional wetlands within the site totaling .34 acres. Neither wetland will be filled or drained, thus a no- loss determination is appropriate for this development. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication with the developer constructing an 8 foot trail on the south side of the public street. Credit to the cash trails dedication will be provided. 3. Staff is recommending denial of the proposed Tree Preservation Plan with the following suggestions in mind to reduce significant treetwoodland removal. a. Elimination or realignment of building 9-10. b. Realignment of buildings 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8 to preserve large existing pines west of building 1-2 and east of building 7-8. This realignment would also allow for the preservation of a 48' maple tree and a 19' maple tree. c. Preserve a 22' Douglas Fir and a 22' Spruce west of building 11-12. d. Preserve four bur oaks (36', 32', 22', and 22' dia.) along the proposed road in front of building 17-18. e. Place tree protection fencing further away from 'save trees' to increase survival chances. Fencing should be placed one foot away from preserved trees for each inch diameter of tree trunk. f. Place retaining walls around trees to be preserved at drip-line or one-foot away from the tree for each inch diameter of tree trunk. 4. This development shall be subject to a water quality cash dedication, credited for any wet pond volume created on the site that meets city standards for detention basin design. 5. A no-loss determination is to be made for wetland impacts under the Wetland Conservation Act. KV:cm comrniuim repum\wwaAk ~ 'fir N Jill =1• V r ! f ~ i ,,~r ! s. + it ; / • r 44 i r- + z + ry s ' ~ + i ~ ~Y 1 1 ii f , 1 N + ~f * I !S 1, iY 1 ; •rr r~ t r 1 s: 1 rg Y ~ 1 s • 1 y • . 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The project site is generally located in the southwest quadrant of the 1-494 and Pilot Knob Road (CSAH No. 31) interchange. The 30.59 acre site is bounded by Pilot Knob Road and Eagan Woods Drive on the east, Eagan Woods Office Park 1 st Addition on the north, and Lost Spur Country Club on the west and south. The scope of the development is to create a phased corporate campus for Old Country Buffet Realty Company. The phased approach will allow the developer to develop the Corporate Office Building (Lot 1) first, the restaurant (Lot 3) as Phase 11, the hotel (Lot 2) as Phase III and the office building (Lot 4) as final development phase. The exact timing of the phasing has not been finalized, however it may occur over the next 7-10 years. Access to the site is from Pilot Knob Road at a location directly across from Corporate Center Curve. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION This development is adjacent to Park Service Area 4. The Commission has previously looked at this area in conjunction with the Eagan Woods Office Park; and determined that a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication would be required. TREE PRESERVATION This 31 acre site is located west of Pilot Knob Road across from Corporate Center Drive. The site is divided into four lots and one outlot. Lot 1 has scattered trees comprised of oak, elm, butternut, spruce and pine. Lot 4 is almost 100% wooded with various sizes of pine and cedar trees, and a variety of large deciduous trees with diameters up to 40 plus inches. According to information provided by the developer Lot 4 will not be developed at this time. An Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan will be required for Lot 4 at the time of Building/Grading Permit application. A Tree Preservation Plan has been submitted for this development. The associated inventory indicates the presence of 552 significant trees in Lot 1, no significant trees in Lot 2,11 significant trees in Lot 3, 669 significant trees in Lot 4, and 40 significant trees in Outlot A, for a total of 563 significant trees in Lots 1, 2, and 3; and 1,272 significant trees for the entire development. The developer has proposed grading the entire area to be developed at one time. The Tree Preservation Policy was originally set up to deal with development on a two phase process. The first phase would include initial site grading and installation of utilities. During this phase 25% .of the existing significant vegetation is allowed to be.removed without mitigation. The second phase would include development of individual lots. A 30% removal of the remaining significant tree/woodland resource is allowed during this phase without mitigation. Staff is recommending tree preservation issues associated with Lots 1, 2, and 3 of this particular development be considered at this time, with all the tree preservation/removal matters be considered at the time of initial development. Allowable tree removal when considered in one phase calculates to 47.5% of the existing vegetation. Therefore, allowable significant tree removal calculates to 267 trees. No treetwoodland removal will be allowed after this initial development. Storm water drainage construction is proposed to be developed in the northwest area of Lot 1. The proposed routing of this pipe will result in the removal of trees through the Lost Spur property. A Tree Preservation Plan/Inventory should be developed for this area. SIGNIFICANT TREE/WOODLAND TREE LOSS MITIGATION Proposed significant tree removal in Lots 1, 2, and 3 totals 126 trees (22.4% of the total trees within these three lots). Therefore, no tree loss mitigation is required. WATER QUALITYIWETLANDS WATER QUALITY This development will generate stormwater runoff that will discharge to a large wetland complex in the Minnesota River Valley west of Highway 13 across from the Lost Spur Country Club. There are no recreational water bodies identified in the City's water quality management plan downstream of this development. The proposed development is located at the head of a steep ravine that lies just west of Pilot Knob Road, Stormwater from existing developments and from adjacent undeveloped areas currently discharges to a small, steep-sided dry detention basin at the head of the ravine in the northwest corner of the proposed development. Outflow from this dry detention area is then discharged to an open channel which is severely eroded and flows through the Lost Spur Country Club property, intersecting an internal road and maintenance area. The current site plan calls for enlargement of the small dry detention basin and conversion to a small wet detention basin. The grading proposed to modify this basin would result in the removal of 22 significant trees. The Public Works Department is requiring that the outflow from the re- configured ponding area be carried in a pipe for about 1250 feet to Highway 13, where it will be discharged to an existing large culvert that routs runoff from the Highway 13 ROW under the highway. A principle purpose of the pond. would be to reduce peak discharges from the pond in order to allow a reduction in the size and cost of this pipe. However, some water quality treatment would also result. The developer has indicated they may approach the City to reduce fees-including any water quality cash dedication-to defray the cost of pipe installation to address the erosion problem. Staff is recommending a cash dedication for this site, reduced to provide credit for the wet detention volume that will be created in the northwest comer of the site. WETLANDS There are no jurisdictional wetland areas that lie within the area to be graded. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed Tree Preservation Plan. X7(0. 4. An additional Tree Preservation Plan/Inventory shall be prepared for tree removal occurring outside of the proposed development site, i.e. Lost Spur property. S. 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 trees/woodlands to be preserved. 6. The developer would 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. 7. An Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan will be required for Lot 4 of this development at the time of Building/Grading Permit Application. 8. The development shall be subject to a water quality cash dedication, adjusted for any wet pond volume that would be provided in the proposed detention basin. KV:cm ewwwakn ne=u\erWA ds.2nd 1 iosr a~ ccw~vrar tcu~ ~ . r o I • ~ ~ ~i I 4 i i~ ~y c~I =I ~ ♦ I ~ y r, t I l 1 I t I . °C% ~ I #PCEL CA " { , I J s MWM7 s r3ei Z w.oci r urtrPLAT ta" s _ r CSAHNOr3,I - - LG'r.~ 'Jx'.~E~': at_-__?"Oy_- 'i• PKOf KNOB 1 Ardor XNW Mal! ' FLT or F:FieiiS fc:.dD " s w-t GS..k+i 3. sI ' rrr I r gb S66t R ddd x~ 70 t~ L J~ LOST SPUP CLUB . 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BACKGROUND Centex is proposing a 221 unit townhome development on just under 40 acres located along the east side of Highway 13 south of Robin Lane. The request includes a Preliminary Subdivision, Multi-family Site Plan approval, and front setback variances for 16 of the units. The proposed development is consistent with the existing Zoning and Comprehensive Guide Plan designation. The property is zoned Townhouse (R-3) and guided D-III, Mixed Residential (6-12 units/acre). The gross density of the project is 5.5 u/ac. The general development layout, proposed access and density appear to be in order. PARKS?RAILS DEDICATION Located in Park Service Area 16, this development should provide an access to Sky Hill Park via an 8 foot trail along the south side of the public street. This will provide access to Highway 13 and Robin Lane/Blackhawk and the trail on Blackhawk to Sky Hill Park. Staff does not perceive the need for another park, but does feel the developer needs to provide recreational opportunities to the residents. Despite the number of units proposed, the developer does not expect a &Me- number of children. Staff has discussed the need for providing some play opportunities, both formal and informal. The location adjacent to Highway 13, and the topography of the site, makes this somewhat difficult to provide and is not an acceptable location. A second area,located south of the public street, appears to be a reasonable solution even though the grades are not as flat as would be desired. Inclusion of formal play equipment would only reduce the area and not serve as many people as an open space. Therefore, staff is recommending a cash parks dedication in addition to the developer providing an open space with use amenities (benches, grills, etc) to be designated as an area for residents' use. TREE PRESERVATION This 40 acre site is located on a northwest facing slope adjacent to Highway 13 just north of the Seneca Hills development. The majority of the site is open grassland with a scattering of smaller trees. Tree composition consists of ash, boxelder, elm, cottonwood, cherry, and one 9' elm. A Tree Preservation Plan has been submitted for this development. The associated inventory Indicates the presence of 73 significant trees, including one ash tree (9' diameter),twenty boxelder trees (9' to 26: diameter), nineteen elm trees (8' to 19' diameter), four cottonwood trees (16' to IS* diameter), and one oak (9' diameter). The developer has proposed grading the entire area to be developed at one time. The Tree Preservation Policy was originally set up to deal with development on a two phase process. The first phase would include initial site grading and installation of utilities. During this phase 25% of the existing significant vegetation is allowed to be removed without mitigation. The second phase would include development of individual lots. A 30% removal of the remaining significant tree/woodland resource is allowed during this phase without mitigation. Staff is recommending tree preservation issues of this particular development be considered in an entire site phase, with all the tree preservation/removal matters be considered at the time of initial development. Allowable tree removal when considered in one phase calculates to 47.5% of the existing vegetation. Therefore, allowable significant tree removal calculates to 34 trees. No tree/woodland removal will be allowed after this initial development. This site was included in the City of Eagan's Land Acquisition Study (1994). A noted attribute of the site pointed out within the study was the suitability for potential Loggerhead Shrike habitat. The Loggerhead Shrike is a threatened bird in Minnesota that requires grassy open areas for foraging, and nearby scattered trees for nesting. The Loggerhead Shrike is classified as a threatened species primarily because Shrike numbers have dropped from the loss of habitat. There are numerous Loggerhead Shrike breeding records in Dakota County, the most recent of which was recorded on )uly 6, 1992 in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 9, Eagan (Minnesota Ornithologists Union Members, 1992). SIGNIFICANT TREEIWOODLAND TREE LOSS MITIGATION The proposed development will result in the removal of 60 significant trees (82% of the total) Proposed significant treetwoodland removal in excess of allowable limits calculates to 27 Category A trees or 54 Category B or 108 Category C trees. WATER QUALITI'IWETLANDS WATER QUALITY This development is located in Drainage basin A and will generate runoff that discharges downstream of any recreational water bodies identified in the Eagan water quality management plan. The developer proposes to construct a detention basin in the northwest portion of the site, primarily to provide hydrology for an adjacent wetland replacement area. The basin will be too small to meet water quality treatment requirements for the entire development, so a supplemental cash dedication will be necessary in order for water quality mitigation standards to be fully met for this development. WETLANDS The developer's wetland consultant has identified three basins totaling 1.47 acres on the site. Staff have confirmed the delineations in the field. Of the 1.47 acres, the developer is proposing to fill .08 acres (about 6%) of the wetland area due to road construction. Staff views the impact as unavoidable because of requirements for road access from Robin Lane. The developer has submitted a wetland replacement plan which proposes to mitigate the wetland loss at a replacement ratio of 2:1 in the northwest corner of the site adjacent to the proposed detention basin. Staff recommends approval of the wetland replacement plan. It should be noted that Wetland Basin C is a temporarily flooded bottomland hardwood forest wetland and that much of the stormwater from the development will eventually be discharged to this wetland. In order not to kill the trees within the wetland that provide screening from the adjacent highway, the developer will need to make sure the outlet of the wetland is such that a permanent pool of standing water will not be created after development. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication and the developer is to provide a designated open space for informal activities. 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. The developer would be responsible for constructing an 8 foot trail on the south side of the public street with the private road project. Credit would be given toward the cash trails dedication for this trail. 3. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed Tree Preservation Plan. 4. A revised Tree Preservation/Tree Mitigation Plan must be submitted indicating the species, size, and location of all replacement trees. 5. Any tree loss mitigation is to be in addition to any landscaping requirements. 6. 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. 7. The developer is 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. The wetland replacement plan dated March 17, 1995 should be approved. 9. The development would be subject to a cash water quality dedication, adjusted for the wet pond volume that will be provided in the proposed detention basin. 10. The storm drainage system in the vicinity of Wetland Basin C shall be designed to prevent formation of a permanent pool of standing water within the basin. KV:cm ca n umn reports\vemrilli on Y. Jul evil Do d 1t to t l r ; ~Ir t • it ~ ~r. J~~~jl a trF P i. / • < r4 it ~f }r 3 , t r t ! fill 0. 1 t 1 30 _Z51,11 CONDOWNW W- 43 r-7.o CLEN ~ko:rll~43sr ro ~ Z ~..I•r / i •r• r \ \ kc, 42 SMMA+ 0.A l ± 1 s 2 f t„~ . •i1 )r CNCIOriM4Ne , c T'~ 't ~!1!~ f~I 1 I J~!!i .I. d 4 ~ f y \ taw R Q ~~~r^I t f' : C yam. II; t ``v•~ 0, T W. 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The entire site is zoned and guided for industrial development. The revised plans reflect an acceptable general development and access/circulation design. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION This site is outside any designated Park Service Area although the Commission has shown interest in seeing much of the natural resources preserved. Reliance on tree preservation, wetland and water quality policies may preserve as much as the area as reasonably possible, Unless specific policies direction to the contrary, staff recommends a cash parks dedication and cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION This 200 acre site is located northeast of the intersection of Yankee Doodle Road and Lexington Avenue. The site is approximately 75% open grassland/agricultural fields. The woodlands on this site are concentrated around the two waterbodies in the south and western borders. Significant trees on site are comprised of a wide variety of deciduous and coniferous species. Diameters of the deciduous trees are as large as 40 inches, and heights of coniferous trees are up to 70 feet. A Tree Preservation Plan has been submitted for this development. The associated inventory indicates the presence of 1,350 significant trees. There-is a total of 43 specimen trees located on site, oaks greater than 301 diameter. Other tree species besides oak include cottonwood, black cherry, elm, maple, boxelder, butternut, willow, red cedar, spruce, and pine. This site was included in the City of Eagan's Land Acquisition Study (1994). SIGNIFICANT TREE/WOODLAND TREE LOSS MITIGATION Phase one development of this property, (roads, ponding, and utilities), as proposed will result in the loss of 335 significant trees (24.8% of the total). Allowable removal for phase one is 25%. Therefore, there is no mitigation in general for removal of significant trees. However, when specimen trees are considered separately, 15 specimen trees are proposed to be removed (34.9% of the total specimen trees). Mitigation for the loss of specimen trees above allowable limits calculates to 15 Category A trees or 30 Category B trees or 60 Category C trees. WATER QUALITYIWETLANDS WATER QUALITY The location of this site in the City's storm drainage system is shown in Attachment 1. About. 65% of the site will discharge stormwater which will eventually reach LeMay Lake, while the remainder of the site will generate stormwater that will discharge to Pond EP-2, the large pond located within the Borchert-Ingersoll property to the east. Because of the large size of the development, the high development intensity proposed for the site, the high quality of the large wetlands within the development, and the fact that the site discharges to drainages that contain high priority recreational resources, on-site ponding is being recommended as the primary measure to meet water quality requirements for the development. The two large wetland complexes that contain state protected waters are classified for treatment purposes in the water quality management plan but are not yet incorporated into the City's storm drainage system. In order to protect the existing high quality of these resources, City staff have requested that the developer construct detention basins to treat stormwater runoff prior to discharge to either wetland complex.. The ponding configuration proposed by the developer for the western portion of the development is satisfactory to meet a non-degradation standard for both LeMay Lake and Pond DP-11. The ponding configuration proposed for the eastern portion of the site is adequate to protect water quality in Pond EP-3 but would result in a small increase in total phosphorus concentrations in Pond EP-2. _ If the pond system cannot be modified to reach a non- degradation standard for Pond EP-2, a cash dedication should be required to make up the difference. To protect both MnDNR protected water wetland complexes and still provide the flood routing benefit for the stormsewer system, the bounce for the 100-year rainfall event should be limited to 1 foot or less in Pond EP-3 and 4 feet or less in Pond DP-11. WETLANDS The site contains just over 16.7 acres of wetland on the site in 9 wetland basins. Portions of the two largest wetland complexes (comprising about 80% of the total wetland area within the site) are classified as state protected waters. They are the most significant water-related resources on the site.and among the highest quality wetlands in the entire city. The City's comprehensive storm drainage management plan calls for incorporation of these wetlands into the storm drainage system when the site is developed in order to avoid overburdening the downstream storm sewer system. As mentioned previously, both wetlands are classified for treatment uses in the City's water quality management plan, but neither currently receives any storm sewer discharge. The developers initial development proposal involved the filling of five isolated wetland basins and 2.14 acres of wetland. After a discussion with City staff and agency personnel, the developer submitted a new site plan that proposed filling of four wetland basins and 1.65 acres of wetland. As per Wetland Conservation Act requirements, the developer proposes to replace these filled wetland areas with created wetlands on the site at a rate of at least 2 acres of created wetland area for every acre filled. Also, as required by state law, the proposed wetland replacement plan for this development has been sent out for outside agency and public review. Comments are due back by April 12, 1995. Finally, staff have requested that a 30-foot wide ungraded buffer be preserved around the two major wetland complexes within the development. The Natural Resources Subcommittee of the Commission met on Monday, April 3 to review this plat. A copy of a letter sent to the developer after the meeting that summarizes the recommendations of the Subcommittee is attached, as is the response from the developer (Attachment 2). The Subcommittee made two recommendations to reduce the significant tree loss associated with wetland replacement. The first recommendation involves a minor re-orientation of a ponding complex at the north end of MnDNR protected water # 134 (City Pond OP-11). The second recommendation involves relocation of approximately.8 acres of wetland mitigation from an area due east of MnDNR wetland #135 (City Pond EP-3) to save a number of mature oaks. The developer has not yet submitted a revised wetland replacement plan to accommodate this recommendation, but intends to present a revised plan at the April 17 Commission meeting. Assuming staff gets a chance to review the revised plan before the meeting, a recommendation will be prepared for the Commission regarding whether to recommend approval or denial of the wetlands replacement plan. Revisions to the Wetland Conservation Act are under consideration by the 1995 Legislature that would effectively decrease the wetland replacement ratio. During its deliberations on the wetland replacement plan, the Commission might consider recommending that the City reserve the right to modify the replacement plan based on changes in the Wetlands Conservation Act made as a result of action by the 1995 Legislature. It maybe appropriate to consider this sort of action only to the extent necessary to accommodate elimination of tree-related impacts associated with the .8 acre replacement wetland east of Pond EP-3. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION 1. This development would be subject to a cash parks dedication. However the developer should receive a credit against this cash dedication for preserving land within the site that contains important natural amenities or connections between natural amenities and are not part of the wetland/ponding complex and associated buffers. (Note: the Commission will need to decide how much land and what area should be set aside for credit.) 2. This development would be subject to a cash trails dedication. 3. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed Tree Preservation Plan if the following conditions can be met. a. To preserve the entire wooded area just east of EP-3 by moving proposed ponding. Trees included here are 454, 455, 456, 457, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 472, and 473. b. To preserve large oak trees along Neil Armstrong Boulevard (south entrance) via retaining wall. Trees included here are 990, 991, 1052, 1056, 1058, 1059, and 1060. c. To preserve large oak trees located south of the Neil Armstrong Circle cul-de-sac by shifting grading limits approximately twenty feet to the north. Trees included here are 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 122, and 123. d. To require that a revised Tree Preservation/free Mitigation Plan be submitted indicating the species, size, and location of all replacement trees. e. To acknowledge that any tree loss mitigation be in addition to any landscaping requirements. C To require that Tree Protective Measures (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting be installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of the significant trees/woodlands to be preserved. g. To require that the developer 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. ; 10 _ On-site ponding shall be required to prevent degradation in the quality of Ponds DP-11, Pond EP-3, LeMay Lake, and Pond EP-2. Any shortfall in meeting non-degradation standards for Pond EP-2 should be made up with a supplemental cash water quality dedication. Jrl• 11. The City reserves the right to modify the replacement plan based on changes in the Wetlands Conservation Act made by the 1995 Legislature (which will be known in May, 1995). Modifications will be made only to the extent necessary to accommodate elimination of tree-related impacts associated with up to .8 acres of replacement wetland. 12. No grading or vegetation removal should be allowed within 30 feet of the delineated wetland edge of Wetlands A and E in the Wetland Alteration and Replacement Plan Application for this development. KV:cm cwvnWim n*orb\egndaIe up MEMO city of eagan DATE: APRIL 11, 1995 TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION FROM: JON OYANAGI, RECREATION SUPERVISOR SUBJECT: HOLZ FARM A steering committee has put together this report to guide the development of the plan to utilize the Holz Farm property. Members of the steering committee included: Ted Wachter (City Council), Lee Markel and Tom Walkington (Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission), and Jon Oyanagi, Dorothy Peterson and C.J. Lilly (Parks and Recreation staff). The steering committee recommends that a task force be formed to eventually report back to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and the City Council. The following report was discussed and approved in order to provide a suggested guideline for the formation of the Task Force and help initially define their duties and responsibilities. Goa The Holz Farm Task Force will provide a recommendation to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and natural Resource Commission and City Council on the utilization of the Holz Farm property that will enhance the recreational, educational and leisure opportunities of the Eagan area. OBJECTIVES 1.. Form a Task Force consisting of seven to eleven members representing a diverse background covering as many of the following areas as possible: City Council Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission Someone familiar with the Holz family Neighborhood residents Youth service worker - teacher, school administration Someone with foundation experience Business experience and connections Historical knowledge Cultural arts - especially drama, theater Farming background The Task Force will be formed and approved by the May 15 City Council Meeting. An ad/article for interested members will be released April 19 to the newspaper for publication by April 26. Deadline for letters of Interest will be Thursday, May 4. 2. The Task Force will tour the Holz Farm property by June 4. 3. The Task Force will tour related facilities in other cities by June 18. 4. The Task Force will gather historical data including: Holz family history History of property and structures Area background At this stage Holz family representatives and area historians will be consulted. 5. The Task Force will gather information assessing the current condition of the site and structures. Building officials will evaluate the structures as they relate to public use. Problems will be identified with alternatives for solving the problems identified. Included is evaluation of the interior, exterior, structural integrity, mechanical and electrical conditions. The American With Disabilities Act will be related to this site. 6. The Task Force will evaluate Holz Farm's suitability for the Historic Register. 7. The Task Force will do initial investigation into possible funding sources including: The City budget Donations - Possibly forming a foundation Grants Loans Partnerships Sponsorships In-kind Services - Volunteers - S.T.S. etc. 8. The Task Force will make a recommendation on the utilization for Holz Farm to the Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission and City Council by August 21 Commission meeting and September 5 Council Meeting. Possible recommendations include, but are not limited to: • The City operate the site strictly as a historical farm replicating the facilities to turn-of-the-century style. All programs and activities would be based on authentic farming practices of the early 1900's. tpd ' The City operate the site as a historical farm and multi-use park. The bam could be updated in order to provide a facility for meetings, dances, cultural arts performances, entertainment and other large group functions. Garden plots could be rented by the community. The farmhouse and some structures could be restored or replicated as a historical museum. • The City operate the site with a farm theme but not be required to stay with the historical period. Some historical farming could be mixed in with modem practices to display a "then-and-now" perspective. • The City could contract with a private organization to operate the farm as a historical museum; or turn the property over to a citizen organization who have the responsibility of maintaining and programming the site. Other ideas or combinations could be explored and recommended. A master plan will be developed according to the recommendation. . In considering a recommendation for use, the Task Force should make recommendations on -other issues that may be inherent in the use recommendation. The Task Force should also consider. (a) Security - Brooklyn Park has utilized the top floor of their farmhouse for a caretaker to watch over the park and care for the daily needs of the animals. If there is not someone on site then what other means of security will be used? (b) Parking/Traffic A community park can bring 'in several hundred people for special events. Holz Farm is located within a residential area with only a trailway linking the site to a major road. The Task Force must address this issue based on recommended use. (c) Donations - Equipment, artifacts, time and money may be contributed specifically to the farm. Perhaps a "Friends of the Farm" organization or foundation could be formed as an agent to handle these. (d) Priority of Work - The Task Force will recommend a prioritized list for work to proceed toward a master plan. This will aid the operating body in securing the means to accomplish these tasks. (e) Maintenance/Care - Consider ongoing maintenance of the building and grounds; including Capitol Improvement Projects. (f) Budget - Probable or known expenses and operation costs for the recommended method of utilization. The Task Force will utilize as many resources as reasonably available. Task Force members may have direct connections in fields of expertise related to the project. The Project Manager, Jon Oyanagi, will be utilized to tap the necessary City staff in the areas of park planning, landscaping, building codes, maintenance, engineering, planning and finance. Staff will make the connections with other resources as needed such as Brooklyn Park's historical farm and the Gibbs Farm Museum. The Commission's task is to decide whether to follow the steering committee's report on the Holz Farm task force and the objectives for that group. If approved, this report will be discussed by the City Council April 18, for their evaluation and recommendation. os11tw1~n2 Jo t0 MEMO city of eagan DATE: APRIL 10, 1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: 1995-96 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM ISSUE: Prior to the meeting with the City Council on March 28, the Commission and staff had an opportunity to identify many of the Issues/projects before us at this time. Before proceeding to prioritize the list and developing a timeline for completion the Commission should review the list one last time for completeness. Not on the list, but understood to be part of the Commission's work load, is the work effort associated with "routine" agenda items. For organization purposes, they have been categorized into three groups although some issues will require the attention of the entire Commission. 'WORK EFFORT: Members are asked to thoroughly review this project list making any additions they would like to see the Commission add/reorganize as a work project.. STEP TWO: With a complete list of projects the Commission can prioritize the list, recognizing the timeliness of some items and commitments to complete i.e. Water Quality Plan updating, C.I.P., etc. Staff would suggest, given the discussion on March 28, that the C.I.P. be given a high ranking because of its relationship to future park acquisition and development plans, and possible park bond referendum. FOR COMMISSION ACTION. 1. Complete list or work projects. 2. Prioritize. 3. Set tentative time line for work. KV:cm 6"54*V&P M ~v3 ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 28, 1995 Workshop Session 6:30 p.m. Members present: George Kubik, Cindy Lynch, Lee Markell, )ohn 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 l~ • Marketing Agreements • Staffi ng • Adopt a Park Develop/maintain volunteer program/recognition • Joint Commission Meetings . Plan ni ng/Counci I • Training with other Communities • Airport Issues 0 Ohrfield Legislation Commission member Thompson suggested the following breakdown of topic areas by sub- committee: Natural Resource Policy Recreation Acguisition & 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 Wetland Buffer Policy Acquistion of Open Space Commission Operation Park TV Staffing CIP Joint Commission/Council Training other Communities Airport Ohrtield Legislation The workshop adjourned at 8:00 p.m. to meet with the City Council. .Cr~^ irR ~ F MEMO city of eagan DATE: APRIL 6, 1995 TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION 40 FROM: JON OYANAGI, -RECREATION SUPERVISOR SUBJECT: WINTER PROGRAM REPORT The past four winter seasons have had unusual weather patterns, but 1994-95 was the ..Most unusual of them all. The early snow allowed the tubing hill to open early but who knew it would be closed more than open the rest of the season. Once the rinks were in operation beginning January 3, ice conditions improved and sites were busy until mid- February. Comparing the outdoor activities to past years will not, in my opinion, be of great value due to the unusual weather. Therefore, most of this report is solely based on 1994-95 alone. Trapp Farm Park Tubina Hill The hill opened early December 16, 17 and 18, but soon closed when warn weather melted the snow. Key school vacations and most weekends were missed due to the lack of snow. In all, the hill was open 28 days out of a possible 82 and many of those were in poor conditions. This was a disappointment to everyone, because of the popularity of this activity. Group reservations for exclusive use increased dramatically over 1994. Unfortunately, very few occurred. 3 paid reservations out of 16 actually happened. $150 revenue was realized and a low estimate of $325 additional revenue was lost. Skatin Rinks inks Special events were planned for each day of the school vacation days at all skating sites. Of course, none happened. When the rinks finally opened January 3, everyone was anxious to get. outdoors. This was reflected in the good numbers at all parks. The enthusiasm carried into February until weather once again abruptly ended the season February 18. Sites were open 45 out of 49 days once opened, 45 out of 61 from the scheduled opening date of December 22. Maintenance did an excellent job building good ice in a hurry and maintaining a good surface all season. A problem occurs each year when on weekends, rinks can be skated up heavily for 20 straight hours with no maintenance. Monday through Friday rinks are skated on for five hours before maintenance occurs. Somehow this problem must be addressed to satisfy the many park guests on weekends. Initially, the search for Winter Recreation Leaders progressed poorly. It appeared that several sites would not have a warming shelter due to the limited number of staff. In the end, a last minute wave of applicants netted enough to cover all sites. The future does not look promising for the recruitment of staff. Neighborhood pleasure rinks that do not have shelters are surveyed all season. Most are lightly utilized compared to the staffed sites. Highview consistently has a handful of skaters while the other five sites (South Oaks, Evergreen, Bur Oaks, Country Home and Slater Acres) rarely show signs of use. Skatina Lessons Once again, the ice skating lessons were greeted enthusiastically. 98 beginners registered for seven different sections, 44 intermediates registered for five sections, 12 skaters enjoyed the funstyle class and 10 people took the adult beginner lessons. John Glynn and Kim Hopkins were the contractual instructors. The weather was very cooperative for the most part. Hot Chocolate $1,759.33 was the gross revenue produced from seven sales sites. $1,718 was spent ..on supplies. Due to the short season and almost no production from Trapp Farm the receipts were lower than expected. There is a good supply of chocolate on hand for the 1995-96 season. A problem occurred during the season when small amounts of the money were missing. The problem ceased with daily monitoring. Snow Softball Four Co-Rec softball teams frolicked in the small amount of hard-packed snow that existed January 21. The action was fun but the numbers indicate a decline In popularity: Boot Hockey Leaaue Four teams began a new league Saturday mornings and six played in the Wednesday evening league. Weather was a factor again, but when teams were able to play the ice was in good shape. Teams were very sportsmanlike and out to enjoy a great workout and fun game. 4-on-4 Hockey League Four teams began a new league Saturday mornings and six played in the Wednesday evening league. Weather was a factor again, but when teams were able to play the ice was in good shape. Teams were very sportsmanlike and out to enjoy a great workout and fun game. Alien's Broombail Sunday dropped from 12 teams in 1994 to 9 teams this year. Weather delayed the start. Officials were difficult to obtain until the last minute. The new officials performed well. Monday broomball had eleven teams and had a much improved season relating to sportsmanlike behavior. All games were completed within the weather limitations. Co-Rec Broomball Sixteen co-rec broomball teams played in three divisions Fridays in Burnsville and in Eagan. This cooperative league is administered by both cities for all "south of the river" residents. The popularity reflects an overall increase in co-rec opportunities. Basketball Parks and Recreation used both middle school gyms within Eagan for the fall and winter seasons. The two courts at Black Hawk Middle School are tight for five-on-five leagues but roomy for three-on-three leagues. Dakota Hills has one large court perfect for adult five-on-five or two smaller courts for three-on-three leagues. Parks and Recreation could use one more large gym for the five-on-five leagues. Eight teams played in the upper division of the three-on-three league while seven played in the lower division. This Is the first year they were able to play exclusively on the wood floors instead of the concrete of the elementary school gyms. Games are unofficlated. Ten Wednesday teams and twelve Thursday teams play in the five-on-five officiated leagues. Scorekeepers are paid to keep the time and scorebook. This was the first year that basketball was split Into two seasons, fall and winter. The fall season had fewer teams but this format will be attempted again to determine whether it Is successful or needs alteration. Bike/Walk Clubs Attendance was low during the winter months for the monthly meetings. A proposal was made to the South of the River Recreators to co-sponsor both dubs. Details are being worked on to determine exactly how both dubs will function with the expansion to the other cities. This may increase participation and thereby creating more opportunities that are better attended. lP~ Sum mv . For this recreation supervisor, winter is the busiest time of the year. Winter Recreation sites are open seven days a week for twelve weeks. Twelve leagues occur on six days of the week. Softball, the largest program, is organized during the winter. Throw in spring program planning and there leaves little room to breathe. The desire is to re- organize time and resources to ease the load and make the season more bearable. After experiencing six seasons of winter programs and their evolution, the preparation grows more difficult and the recovery takes longer. I will evaluate how to improve the effectiveness of my service and continue to provide high quality recreational opportunities during the December through March season. Bridle Ridge and Goat Hill parks are heavily utilized for skating and are, at times, overcrowded. The east side of the city needs some help when It comes to skating. Perhaps Borchert-Ingersoll could accommodate two hockey rinks where hockey association teams and parks ,and recreation leagues could be scheduled alleviating pressure on the more "neighborhood-oriented" sites. Those rinks could also be black- topped for In-line skating. One additional regulation, full-court for basketball will be pursued to accommodate the growth and demand for the five-on-five leagues. This report quickly identifies the various programs administered by one of the three recreation supervisors. 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