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05/11/1995 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Thursday, May 11,.'1995 7:00 PM - Blackhawk Middle School 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. Approval of Agenda 7:02 pm E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 20, 1995 7:05 pm Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 17, 1995 F. Visitors to be Heard 7:08 pm G. Department Happenings Pages 3-4 7:10 pm H. Consent Agenda (1) Keneca Development - Ebert Construction Pages 7-9 7:15 pm (2) Hayes Addition - Hayes Companies, Inc. Pages 11-13 (3) Seneca Hills - LGA Investment Group Pages 15-23 (4) Mosquito Control Page 25 t. Development Proposals Old Business (1) .1995 Commission Work Program Pages 27=32 7:20 pm (2) Holz Farm Task Force Pages 33-34 7:40 pm K. New Business L. Parks Development Update 7:50 pm M. Water Resources Update (1) Petition to re-classify Pond )P-23 Pages 35-45 8:00 pm N. Other Business and Reports (1) Youth Development Program Report Pages 47-49 8:15 pm (2) Schedule Recreation Sub-Committee Meeting 8:30 pm (3) Borchert Ingersoll Property Agreement/Gopher Smelting 8:35 pm 0. Round, Table 8:40 pm P. Adjournment 8:50 pm The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and errpbyrnent 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. I/ a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will make every attempt to provide the aids. bib MEMI city of eagan DATE: MAY 8, 1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: MAY COMMISSION MEETING The May Commission meeting will be preceded by a tour of two sites for possible parkland acquisition. The tour will depart from Blackhawk Middle School at 6:00 PM. Remember, because of the City Hall remodeling, our meetings will be at Blackhawk for the next several months. This month's agenda is relatively brief; in part because the sub-committees have been very active in carrying out much of the work effort, and because this month's development submittals have been pushed back to June. This brief meeting may allow time for the Commission to begin working on the Commission's various work priorities or the Commission may choose to make it an "early evening". As always, if you have any questions regarding the agenda, or are not able to make the tour or meeting, please call Cheryl Mesko at 681-4661. Respectfully submitted, Ken Vraa Director of Parks and Recreation KV:cm r. DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS MAY, 1995 1. Recreation staff has been engrossed by the final touches on summer program activities, preparing for the Fun Run, the baseball clinic and getting the Northview concessions up and running. 2. Schedules for EAA baseball, softball and soccer activities should be received in about a week. Teams are now practicing,, games begin the week of May 22. Attached for the Commission's information is a copy of the ballfield master schedule. 3. Staff is struggling to locate seasonal staff for park attendant and ballfield positions. It appears as though sufficient numbers are interested in teaching tennis or for the summer playgrounds. 4. The Outdoor Recreation Grant application for North Park has been submitted. A site visit by the DNR evaluation team will occur in late May, according to the Grants Manager. 5. With 30 pages of summer activities in the Discover Us! section of the city newsletter, staff is scurrying to establish computer program numbers for each section of each activity for registration purposes. 6. Picnic kits will be issued from the Department office in the Fire Administration Building. Storage will be a problem, however, during this 'temporary quarters' year; service to the customer will be least confusing utilizing this system. 7. Staff attended a Dakota County Family Services Collaborative meeting. School District 196 has received grant money from the County to establish an effective means of serving families in need. Staff will continue to be involved in the implementation of this project and fulfill a goal that meets the Department's mission. 8. Staff attended an information meeting concerning a new nationwide 'Play Tennis America' program. Attendees were primarily USTA personnel and teaching professionals from private organizations. Staff will monitor whether what is proposed has merit in the public section. 9. Staff took part in a 'Wheels' promotion at the Eagan Target store. Information concerning the city's trails, the walk/bike club and Passports to Good Health were distributed. The turn-out was light. Those who received the information were appreciative. 10. Staff had the pleasure of serving on an information panel concerning hosting University of Minnesota interns. The Department of Leisure Studies at the University is going through its 5th year accreditation process with an NRPA site visit team. It was an academically satisfying experience. 11. Construction on the Civic Arena is progressing 'on schedule'. In fact, as of 5/5/95 the contractor has made up the two days lost during April due to poor weather. 12. Staff has completed the review of 35 applicants for the Civic Arena Manager position. Preliminary interviews with nine candidates was completed followed by final interviews of four. The Council is expected to make the appointment on May 15. 13. Parks maintenance has been moving at a rapid pace with spring fertilization and preparation of all baseball, softball and soccer fields. Irrigation is operational and work has begun on the installation of equipment at Lexington/Difftey. 3 14., A complete safety inspection of all playground equipment was done in April. 15. A preliminary meeting with the principal at the new Red Pine Elementary School was held to begin the process of designing the playground equipment for this school/park. City staff will do the design and installation. 16. The department has had a significant amount of vandalism this spring at our major community parks. The vandalism has resulted in a significant amount of labor and material expense to repair and clean-up. The Superintendent of Parks has begun to explore the possibility of installing video surveillance cameras in these parks. 1'995 EAA IN-HOUSE BASEBALL. & SOFTBALL FIELDS FIELD MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT BRIDLE RIDGE Moon Minor, Minor, Moron Minors mom BURR OAKS Squirt. Squirt. Squirt. Sgww Sgiuns Squirt' CAPTAIN DODD Mum Squat. Mite. Squirt' Squurr MuwSgmw CARNELIAN SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL (9-00-NOON) CEDAR SCHOOL I SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL (9:00-NOON) CEDAR SCHOOL 2 SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL (9:O0-NOON) CEDAR SCHOOL 3 SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL (9-.MNOON) CEDAR SCHOOL 4 SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL (9:00-NOON) DEERWOOD(E) Squint. Squeu Squirt Squirt' Squirt Sguiro DEERWOOb (W) Sgact. Squirt Squat Squirt' Squirt' . Squirt' OHMS I Myon N/A Mon N/A Myon Myer DHMS 2 Myer Major Myon Myon Majors Mrjao DHMS 3 Mrjan Majors Myers Myer Majors Myon DHMS 4 Myon Myon Myan Major Myar Myer DOWNING (OAK RIDGE) Mee. Mme Mum Min Min Min EM 2 PanowcaMb Paosr/Cahr PaeiWColb Pam"/Cow Poeiea/Colw PamWCaib EHS 3 Paor/Colt PausColt Pmim/Colb Peme./Cohs Pmtss/Colb Paer/Colb EHS 4 Pmra/Colb Pan wCchr Pamr/Colt. Puss/Cab Pmim/Colt Puss/Cohr GLACIER HILLS (N) Min Min Mites Min Mum Miter GLACIER HILLS (S) SOFTBALL Mira SOFTBALL Min man SOFTBALL KETTLE Muir Min Min Mite. Mum Min LEXINGTON PARK N/A SOFTBALL N/A SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL MEADOWLANDS Mime SOFTBALL Minors SOFTBALL Moor Meer METCALF I Squirt Sq- Squirt. Sq- Sq- Sgsb (9-Noun) METCALF 2 Squirt. Sq- Sq&b Sgist. Sgbiu Sgmeb (9•Noea) METCALF 3 Squirt Sgavt. Squirt Sguinr Squint Sgmu (9•Nom) MUELLER 1 (WOODLAND) Squirt. Squirt Squat Sguiro Squirt. Squirt MUELLER 2 (WOODLAND) Min Squat Min Squirt Squirt Sgaro NORTHVIEW (E) SOFTBALL Moon SOFTBALL N/A SOFTBALL Munn NORTHVIEW (W) Minors Minas Minas Mona Moan Moon NORTHVIEW ATHLETIC 7 Mime N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A NORTHVIEW ATHLETIC 8 Mears N/A N/A N/A Mons N/A OHMANN SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL PILOT KNOB ELEM. SOFTBALL N/A SOFTBALL N/A SOFTBALL SOFTBALL PO9EWOOD(E) SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL PINEWOOD(W) Min Min Min mum Min SOFTBALL • QUARRY Moon Mena Minas Minors Minors Mime RAHN ATHLETIC 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A SOFTBALL N/A RARN ATHLETIC 3 N/A N/A N/A N/A SOFTBALL N/A RAHNN ATHLETIC 4 Minas N/A N/A N/A Moos N/A RAHN ELEM. 1 Min Sguiro Min Squirt Min Milsnllgst (9-Nom) RAHN ELEM. 2 Mum Squw ban Sgsts Min Mites14nt (9-Nom) RAHN PARK 1 Minas Minas Micas Moon Mime Minor RAHN PARK 2 Mean Minors Minas Moan Moos Moan RIDOECL.LFF Moon Sgsb Mean Squirt Squab Sgst. SKYHILL Sgim SOFTBALL N/A SOFTBALL Squirt. 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MEMO _ city of eagan DATE: MAY 8, 1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: KENNECA DEVELOPMENT - EBERT CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND This request is for a Preliminary Subdivision consisting of 1.4021 acres and two lots located in the SW 1 /4 of Section 20 on Diffley Road and Blackhawk Road. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION There are no trails or parkland issues related to this development. Staff is recommending a cash parks and a cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION There are no significant woodland or tree preservation issues related to this development WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS WATER QUALITY Approximately half of this 1.4 acre site is already developed. Development of the remaining .7 acres will generate additional stormwater runoff that will drain to an existing line on Kennebec Drive and eventually be discharged to an existing detention basin on industrial property to the southwest. This detention basin in turn discharges to the headwaters of Keneally Creek, which empties to the large wetland complex in the Minnesota River Valley bottoms. Because of the small size of the lot to be developed, a cash dedication for water quality based on the area of Lot I only is being recommended. WETLANDS There are no wetlands within the proposed development. FOR COMMISSION REVIEW AND ACTION 1. This development would be responsible for a cash parks dedication. 2. This development would be responsible for a cash trails dedication. 3. The development would be subject to a cash dedication for water quality based on the area of Lot 1. KV:cm 95commission%kannaca !~s !E t =i E I# t E ` I ! fit ` I ss t , f o, Ira Vl I .r 1 V... c U. U1. • II...-- till dig .44 bri cF 'fir ~ ~ + I go .0 f .Y ` 2 k. T - city of eagan MEMO DATE: MAY 8, 1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: HAYES ADDITION - HAYES COMPANIES, INC BACKGROUND The owner of 1, Block 1, Joseph A. Spande Addition is proposing a Preliminary Plat of four lots on 1.925 acres. The proposed subdivision is located south of Highview Avenue, west of Bridgeview Terrace, and east of State Highway No. 13. The proposed site is currently zoned R-1, single family residential and the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan designation for this area is D-1 single family residential (0-3 units/acre). The proposed development is consistent with both plans. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION This development is in Park Service Area 4 which is serviced by Highview Park. A cash pa and trails dedication would be recommended for this development TREE PRESERVATION A tree inventory has been submitted for this 1.925 acre site. The inventory indicates the presence of 9,800 square feet of significant woodlands (miscellaneous hardwoods) and 45 significant trees. The significant trees are comprised of 26 white spruce (17' to 34' height), 8 red cedar, 1 27" bur oak, and other miscellaneous hardwoods. No trees will be removed during initial site development. However, individual lot Tree Preservation Plans will be required as building/grading permits are applied for each lot. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS WATER QUALITY This 1.9 acre development will generate runoff that will be discharged to a large culvert under Highway 13 and into the wetland complex along the Minnesota River. Because of the small size of the development and the lack of suitable ponding areas on the site, a cash dedication for water quality is recommended. If. WETLANDS Staff has identified and delineated one wetland on the site. The wetland is located along the south edge of the four lots and covers about .15 acres. The upper portion of the wetland is in a shallow bowl while the lower portion follows a severely eroded channel to Highway 13. At the head of the eroded section, there is both an old deteriorated storm sewer pipe and a small spring (2 gallons per minute) discharging from the hillside. The discharge from the truncated storm sewer pipe appears almost wholly responsible for the erosion, and has caused both a sedimentation problem as well as a safety hazard. The current development plan shows avoidance of the wetland area. It should be noted, however, that the Public Works Department has scheduled a capital improvement in 1996 to replace the deteriorated storm sewer pipe and extend the pipe to Highway 13 and filling the gully to deal with the erosion problem. If the public improvement project proceeds next year, presumably the City would be responsible for replacing any wetland lost as a result of the filling. 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M 9f city of eagan MEMO DATE: MAY 8, 1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: SENECA HILLS - LGA INVESTMENT GROUP BACKGROUND This development was reviewed at the April 17 Commission meeting with the item being deferred pending further review between staff and the developer to meet Tree Preservation Guidelines. Staff and developer have met and have come to an agreement regarding the tree preservation issues for this development. SITE DESCRIPTION/HISTORY 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. SIGNIFICANT VEGETATION A Tree Preservation Plan has been submitted for this development. The associated inventory indicates the presence of 152,895 square feet of significant woodlands and 118 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 50" diameter), maple (8" to 48" diameter), boxelder, cottonwood, birch, pine, fir and spruce (8" to 22" diameter). RELATED ISSUES 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 56 trees, and allowable significant woodland removal calculates to 72,625 square feet. No tree/woodland removal will be allowed after this initial development. /S SIGNIFICANT TREE/WOODLAND TREE LOSS MITIGATION The proposed development will result in the removal of 105,415 square feet of significant woodland (68.9% of the total) and in the removal of 29 significant trees (24.6% of the total). A minimum of four white pine tree will be transplanted from where they are presently located adjacent to future site of buildings 9-10. Proposed significant tree/woodland removal in excess of allowable limits calculates to the following mitigation. There is no mitigation for significant tree loss, however significant woodland removal mitigation calculates to 61 Category B trees or 122 Category C trees. A .4 acre area exemption is being allowed for the city ponding requirement to receive storm sewer discharge from the property to the southeast. This tree loss mitigation is in addition to any tree installation required for a landscape plan. 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 approval of the proposed Tree Preservation Plan with the following conditions. a. To preserve a 22" Douglas Fir and a 22" Spruce west of building 11-12 utilizing an underground aeration system. b. To preserve four bur oaks (36", 32", 22", and 22" dia.) along the proposed road/trail in front of building 17-18. c. To 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. d. 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. e. 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. f. A revised Tree Preservation/Tree Mitigation Plan must be submitted indicating the species, size and location of all replacement trees. 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 95commission%senece ((a. 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: SENECA HILLS - LGA INYESTMENT GROUP BACKGROUND LGA Investment Group is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision, Multi-family Site Plan, and a number of side yard setback variances for a 38 unit townhome development on approximately 10 acres located on the east side of Highway 13, just north of Silver Bell Center. (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 identifier' 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 northwest 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 (2(' to 50' 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 tree/woodland 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 tree/woodland 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. S. A no-loss determination is to be made for wetland impacts under the Wetland Conservation Act KV:cm am isim ~ortsVeneraJ~lc ~ ~ • fey f w sz 1 N s~ -I i •s ~s s ~ i~ i~ is =Y ! i l • i moommmusam-P INA lie f~ . ell % ~~t5'"r"~~ =DTs ? , > +I,t,1 tint ~ t~ ' •I' t; • 1, ,1.{may ~ i//~i i 1~~+ , a'p`t Oil" M1ul St. 1 i i i'f ~ ~ Ili iii (i( 44. t ~ 1 ~ ~ . Ill F • I a • ` ' 'y!~T ` ~ s gill m \ wA _ fe s I~ 111 , , HIM Mrs ter ~?i1ffI i'N~ r~'I''11 ~ • ~'1 ` 'mot fill it 8 ~ 'l I t` 0 I tr • _ 7 ~ . ? 1~•Y at" ~MII ! 11 ~~1~ ! .trig 1111+ ~ 1 +1 'I gap i~ / i It go of *00 • ~ III Il id oll C. A t / • i / j WSJ ,.~/i+!`'ti C \ 1 ,I ///j/ / eS•'•,1/ iii doe IL dp / / / / /i . ? „ . city of eagan MEMO DATE: MAY 4, 1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: MOSQUITO CONTROL ISSUE BACKGROUND The City Council has asked the Commission to review the issue of mosquito control in Eagan as performed by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. The Commission had already worked on this issue but have been asked to hear from those who may be opposed to the efforts of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. At the Council's request, the Commission previously agreed to meet with those opposed to mosquito control efforts this summer. SUB-COMMITTEE REVIEW The Natural Resources Sub-committee is suggesting that a meeting date be established to review the issue once again and that a news release be placed in the local paper notifying the public of the Commission's desire to take public comment. Representatives of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control would also be asked to attend to respond to issues that the public may have raised during their portion of the meeting. TIME LINE May 11, 1995 Commission adopts timeline May 22 - June 11 Notice in local papers and Cable TV June Sub-committee Public Comment Forum June Second Date (if required) July 17, 1995 Full Commission Meeting Recommendation to City Council FOR COMMISSION ACTION Approve Sub-committee recommendation and set date for June meetings (subject to availability of Dakota Hills Middle School) KV:cm c4lmosglto.cros Ors . - city of eagan MEMO DATE: MAY 8, 1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION SUBJECT: 1995 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM BACKGROUND Attached is the prioritization for the projects the Commission has previously identified to be undertaken by the Commission. The first sheet reflects all of the priorities, while subsequ nt ones reflect the tasks as assigned to each of the sub-committees. STAFF LIAISON Staff has met to assign each task to a member of the department. Generally, the Nat ral Resources sub-committee will be the responsibility of Superintendent of Parks Olson, Forestry Supervisor Hove and Water Resources Coordinator Brasch. Recreation will be he responsibility of Superintendent of Recreation Peterson and the items covered by he Acquisition and Development sub-committee will be the responsibility of Director Vraa, Parks Planner Lilly and Parks Superintendent Olson. TIMELINES As each of the sub-committees meet, it would be appropriate for each to develop to et timelines for beginning each task, identify some intermediate dates for insuring work prog ss along with a projected completion date. These timelines can be shared at future Commiss on meetings by sub-committee chairs and staff liaisons. The Commission has adopted a v ry ambitious agenda and with an always busy Commission agenda, staff would suggest t at when setting up your timelines you consider the many factors that can affect your progr ss towards completion. REVIEW The Commission has also suggested that it may be appropriate to re-visit the priority list to re-evaluate both the progress being made on these issues and to, if necessary, adjust the list to reflect any change in the Commission work program. Staff would suggest that this be dne in September/October. This will allow sufficient time to have elapsed to begin working on these tasks and for other tasks to take shape which may need to be dealt with. Obviously, the Commission can re-prioritize sooner if a need becomes obvious, but a target date of September would insure a re-visit. FOR COMMISSION ACTION To approve the project priorities list; having each sub-committee develop it's own timeline and re-visit the project list in September. KV:cm c4/95work.prg a 1995 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM PRIORITY SHORT TERM MEDIUM-TERM LONG-TERM (0-3 MONTHS) (3-6 MONTHS) (MORE THAN 6 MONTHS) Natural Mosquito Control Water Quality Update Resources Fertilization Wetland Buffer Recreation Civic Arena Policy Recreation Standards Sponsorship Acquisition and Downtown North Park Holz Farm Development Acquisition of Open Space Full Commission CIP Marketing Pace of Development 2 Natural Resources Recreation Athletic Field Needs (Topic area) Acquisition and Athletic Facilities Development 11 Patrick Eagan Full Commission Park Volunteers Donations 3 Natural Tree Preservation Fish Lake Resources Neighborhood Ponds Natural Landscape Recreation Environmental Education Acquisition and Development Full Commission Staff c4/workprg.11 1995 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM Natural Resources Sub-Committee PRIORITY SHORT TERM MEDIUM-TERM LONG-TERM (0-3 MONTHS) (3-6 MONTHS) (MORE THAN 6 MONTHS Mosquito Control Water Quality Update Fertilization Wetland Buffer 2 3 Tree Preservation Fish Lake Neighborhood Ponds Natural Landscape c4/workprg.2 4 r - 1995 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM Recreation Sub-Committee PRIORITY SHORT TERM MEDIUM-TERM LONG-TERM (0-3 MONTHS) (3-6 MONTHS) (MORE THAN 6 MONTHS) Civic Arena Policy Recreation Standards Sponsorship 2 Athletic Field Needs (Topic area) 3 Environmental Education c4/workprg.3 1995 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM Land Acquisition Sub-Committee PRIORITY SHORT TERM MEDIUM-TERM LONG-TERM (0-3 MONTHS) (3-6 MONTHS) (MORE THAN 6 MONTHS) Downtown North Park Holz Farm Acquisition of Open Space 2 Athletic Facilities Patrick Eagan 3 c4/workprg.4 3~. 1995 COMMISSION WORK PROGRAM Full Commission PRIORITY SHORT TERM MEDIUM-TERM LONG-TERM (0-3 MONTHS) (3-6 MONTHS) (MORE THAN 6 MONTHS) CIP Marketing Pace of Development 2 Park Volunteers Donations 3 Staff c4/workprg.5 Jam. 4 1~ MEMO - city of eagan DATE: MAY 9, 1995 TO: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION FROM: JON OYANAGI, RECREATION SUPERVISOR SUBJECT: HOLZ FARM TASK FORCE The Holz Farm Steering Committee met Monday, May 8, 1995 to review a its of individuals who have expressed an interest in serving on a task force to recommend ow the City of Eagan can best utilize the Holz Farm property. Four candidates from the community have responded, along with two Advisory Parks, Recreation and Nat ral Resources Commission members and one City Council member. The Steering Committee recommends that the Holz Farm Task Force consist of: Ted Wachter, City Council Lee Markell, Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commissio Tom Walkington, Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commis ion Joan Biasing, Friend of the Family Karl Drutowski, Neighborhood Resident Don Holz, Relative GordonTaylor, Interested Resident Ex-Officio Members: Jon Oyanagi, Recreation Supervisor C.J. Lilly, Parks Planner Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation Staff is actively seeking other members with backgrounds in the business commun ty, from the local school district and with foundation experience. If at some point th se positions are filled, their names will be brought before the Commission and City Cou cil as well. A tentative timeline will be presented at the May 11 Commission meeting outlining he work for the task force with the understanding that adjustments will occur once the gr up begins meeting. 33 . HOLZ FARM TASK FORCE POTENTIAL MEMBERS LIST 1. Joan Biasing 642 Atlantic Hills Drive Eagan, MN 55123 (H) 454-7747 2. Don Holz 23787 Essex Avenue South Farmington, MN 55024 (W) 469-5424 ext. 337 (H) 460-6096 3. Karl Drutowski 4664 Manor Drive Eagan, MN 55123 (W) 892-4612 (H) 688-7370 4. Gordon L. Taylor 1358 Wilderness Run Road Eagan, MN 55123 (W) 229-1454 (H) 454-9634 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOUR ES COMMISSION FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: RESIDENT PETITION TO RE-CLASSIFY POND JP-23 DATE: MAY 8, 1995 Issue n April, City water resources staff received a petition request ng treat the City consider changing the classification of Pond JP 23 from nutrient trap to a recreational classification. A copy of he petition is attached (Attachment 1). A representative of he residents who submitted the petition requested that the item be ut on the May meeting agenda for the Commission. Background Pond JP-23 is a 6.2 acre pond located east of Dodd Road and north Captain Dodd Park in the Coventry Pass subdivision (Attachment 2 The pond is currently classified as a nutrient trap in he Eagan water quality management plan and is also identified a a state protected water. In 1965, the drainage area of Pond JP-23 was about 43 acres nd land use was predominantly open/undeveloped with some agricultural use. Since 1989, the entire watershed has been developed or single family residential purposes. Associated with this development has been the installation of a storm sewer system to drain water from these neighborhoods to prevent flooding. he storm sewer system has enlarged the drainage area of Pond JP-23 by about 16% to 53 acres and discharges runoff from streets, driveways, and yards directly to the pond through the four storm sewer outfalls. The preliminary plat of the Coventry Pass development was appro ed by the City in April, 1989. This pre-dates the City's wa er quality ordinance which was adopted in April 1990. Thus, th se developments were not required to incorporate on-site ponding or treatment of stormwater and/or provide a cash dedication as a condition of approval of plat, as would be required now. Summary Comments While the petitioners are anxious to see the City proceed with their re-classification request as soon as possible, their prim ry interest in attending the May Commission meeting is to disc ss directly with the Commission their concerns about the deteriorat on of the quality of the pond and what they hope can be done. St ff would then like to discuss with the Commission the best way to proceed with this request, since it involves questions of b th 5. water body re-classification and where this project would fit in the list of long-term lake enhancement priorities which currently provides much of the direction for allocation of staff resources. Rich Brasch Water Resources Coordinator cc. John Korth Attachment ] March 9, 1995 TO: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: John Korth 585 Coventry Parkway Eagan, MN 55123 and other residents surrounding this pond. REGARDING: DNR29OW - COVENTRY PASS - POND #JP-23 In the past one and a half years I have lived at 585 Coventry Parkway and have been very interested in the outcome of the pond in which I live on. My wife and I originally chose this location for our home-because of the natural wildlife surrounding this pond. As our home and others around the pond were built by Rottlund we became increasingly disturbed by Rottlund's disregard for the quality of the pond. The silt fences were knocked down and buried with most of the-run.-off-draining to the pond. At one point the pond was completely brown from this drainage. This sediment clogged the storm pipes causing the City of Eagan to spend tax dollars to clear them. Rottlund was never fined for these actions nor others in which they left dirt all over the roads which eventually drained to the storm drains and polluted the pond. I have had several conversations over the past year with both Rich Brash and John Wingard regarding Rottlund's ignorance and disregard for the pond and its surrounding wild life. During the fall of 1994 the storm pipes again clogged causing the level of the pond to increase 18 inches. This killed about 50 mature trees around the pond which included several varieties of pine, oak, ash and elm. I was told that the City of Eagan has strict policies on the protection of ponds in Eagan, especially a DNR pond like the one we live on. Although taxpayer dollars are allocated to protect these ponds at $500,000 a year, we feel that since we have been in our home the quality of the pond has rapidly deteriorated. We have been told recently that street sweeping procedures have been altered in order to minimize run- off of sand and silt to the pond. ~7. Page two Through my conversations with Rich Brash and John Wingard I have learned that the City of Eagan assigns different classifications to the water bodies in Eagan. They currently rate our pond (JP- 23) as #5, a nutrient trap. My neighbors and I find this unacceptable and we are requesting that the rating of our pond be elevated to a minimum of a #4 rating, which is wildlife habitat. The requirements of a wildlife habitat are: o Pond bounce does not exceed two feet for a one year storm. o Mixture of open water and vegetation. o Surrounding land use is conducive to wildlife. Our pond draws a great abundance of water fowl which includes Canadian geese, mallards, blue gills, hooded mergansers, wood ducks, buffle heads, gadwalls and wigeons. It also attracts song birds, pheasants, wood chucks, mink, deer, squirrel, turtles, frogs, owls, hawks and crows. Home owners canoe, paddle boat and fish on this pond. Several home owners have placed wood duck houses in the trees surrounding the pond to attract wildlife. As homeowners surrounding pond #JP-23 we would like you to know that we gain enjoyment from this 6 1/2 acre pond and would like to work with the City of Eagan and the DNR to upgrade the rating of this pond to that of a wildlife habitat. Thank you. John Korth Also signed by the following residents whose homes surround the above mentioned pond: TO: Homeowners surrounding Coventry Pass pond (JP-23) FR: John Korth 585 Coventry Parkway RE: Fertilizers Through conversations with the City of Eagan I have learned that the use of zero phosphorous fertilizers will contribute to maintaining the quality of our pond. Please consider this when you purchase your fertilizer for the coming year. Per the City of Eagan, Flugel's feed mill in Rosemount appears to be the only carrier of zero phosphorous fertilizer in the Eagan area. Wetland Data Sheet A. Wetland No.:. JP-23 Section: 24 B. DNR Protected Waters No.: 290W City: EAGAN C. Wetland Classification: CLASS IV DEEP MARSH D. Existing Use: Sediment Retention NO Stormwater Storage NO Sediment Retention*(NVS) NO Aesthetics YES Nutrient Trap YES Wildlife Habitat YES Nutrient Trap*(NVS) NO Recreation NO *NVS - No visible source E. Wetland Characteristics: Size (acres): 6.2 Open water (acres): 6.0 Normal Water Elevation: 852.2 High Water Elevation: 857.4 Soils: LOAMY SAND Landscape position: UPLAND Vegetation: DUCKWEED, TALL GRASSES, WOODED AROUND F. Drainage Characteristics: Direct Drainage Area: 63.9 ac. Total Drainage Area: 63.9 ac. Upstream Wetlands: 0.0 ac. Upstream Wetlands (no.): 0 Groundwater. Influence: PERCHED Drainage is to:. Drainage is from: IA-1 Inlet (I) and Outlet (0): I 0 Stormsewer (gravity) Stormsewer (force) Channel Culvert Swale None • * * G. Direct Drainage Area Characteristics: Glacial Origin: TILL, Soil Texture: LOAMY SAND OVER SAND AND GRAVEL Slope: 6-12% Land Use: (exisiting) FARMLAND, CORN (proposed) A H. Evaluation of Potential Wetland Functions (High, Medium, Low): Sediment Retention HIGH Aesthetics MEDIUM Nutrient Trap MEDIUM Wildlife Habitat HIGH Stormwater Storage HIGH Recreation. LOW I. Notes: SEDIMENT RETENTION AND NUTRIENT.TRAPPING POTENTIAL REDUCED IF AN OUTLET IS INSTALLED. NUTRIENT SOURCE PROBABLY FROM FARM. 40. 171 n' 77, tit ' .-sue- : - ~ a J.-' . _ . _ - - - - - _ - - - 7 ' All 4, _ y Irk, \i~t 1 ~ IT3' 4t Est d - ' j err t. K z, VV} = 1 ' 1 , jj ! ! t~d~G l tl~_i: l • - C f t ~r , - J• - - t 1 'f ~s;?, a 1• i o r Y^• ~ti Yti-f . .~1~ I'A L r ~'.sl __.Lic.~ ? 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Tom. _ j. ~ ham. x¦ ,~~!)'4 ~ ~.p~, Xv, c r.-: t+- -.r RY. c a T.Iff H Q SCOTT Attachment 2 /AGE : W -s c¢oa'--:S-7T "-11 NW NE RSE 1I" RMAN W000L GREA 6t Lp< GRELT SIR WE ¢j so CLP SOUTH ILLS 6 LA. 6 CI Ei < ~ ~i aa- Z S ARENTtiyr~ ANGERING 1MA RK T041, W SCOTT RD. MILL ~TYNE LA LL RIOGE E' ~ ~~?u NE ' MANOVER IL Pond JP-23 ,r K e o 3 ~r a r vL~t OR 4 G AIR = N. 9 wILg WEST 8Fj. ` wart SE 8 ¢u LANTE A RIE •a w i' OXF co C.R LE Q r I( T ¢ 3 GT. GRANI O 1UMN g u > Rd. Np GRANIT O LEY , F ® I W ( N PL N .r g ~u tiv T zH LA TRAMP MSON FARM PARK J 44 A VA SE k. 1 u r N. ~ GR N°• AF P~H ~I ~1, I city of eagan MEMO DATE: MAY 5, 1995 TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NATIONAL RESOURCE COMMISSION KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION FROM: WALKER LEE ASHLEY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR SUBJECT: 1994 PROGRAM REPORT 1994 Has been a tremendous learning experience for me as the Youth Development Coordinator fer the City of Eagan. Although Eagan has grown and changed a great deal, areas remain within the City that are disadvantaged because of geographical, economical or social circumstances. I have tried to address some of the areas of need by experimenting and implementing different programs of interest to those communities. Therefore, most of this report is solely based on 1994-1995. Wescott Preschool The Preschool has been one of the most successful programs developed and implemented into Wescott Commons. It has been growing and improving consistently. The program is offered five days a week for three hours a day. There is one instructor and 12 participants in the program. The Preschool program offers disadvantaged parents the opportunity to send their kids to a structured environment which offers youth the opportunity for social/recreational interaction and growth. Children are exposed to activities such as, singing, crafts, stories, listening and sharing skills. The emphasis is on large and small group play. Because of the popularity of this program we will continue to offer it and expand. Shelly Vasquez is the instructor and continues to improve the program by attending different preschools and classes which allow her creativity to expand. Cooking Program The cooking class is for youths age 10-17. It is designed to teach the importance of kitchen safety, nutrition and table etiquette along with proper food preparation. In 1994 the class was taught by Juanita Kulhanek, a supervisor of Food Service, at Pinewood Elementary School. In 1995 the class will be offered twice a week for three hours a day. Dakota County Extension Service, who also provides service at Duckwood and Cinnamon Ridge, will provide the instructor for this class and the service it offers to Wescott Commons as well. Since Dakota County has agreed to provide the services for this program, the cost will be very minimal for Parks & Recreation. Girls Group One of the most consistent programs youth development offers is the Girls Group. It is designed to help youth with the importance of self-esteem, respect and other problems they face while growing up. The group provides a positive environment while being offered twice a week for two hours per day. There are twelve to fifteen participants in the class. Since the implementation of the program the girls have gone on several field trips, helped with tutoring the younger youth of the area and are currently working on a second fashion show. The girls have experienced self-defense, first-aid, CPR and other activities. We will continue to offer this program and hope to develop other groups in Eagan with similar emphasis. Youna Mens Group This is a mirror image of the Girls Group in that it focuses on the young male teens of the community. We feel the male teens are extremely vulnerable if exposed to idle time which offers them the opportunity to be led astray. We have exposed this group to similar activities with a great deal of emphasis placed on role playing and leadership. The popularity of this program keeps the attendance at a consistent dozen or so participants therefore we will continue to offer the program and expand to other areas in Eagan. Boys Basketball Parks & Recreation will expand the boys summer basketball league in 1995 from 9 teams to 18 and from 2 parks to 5. In 1994 there were about 65 players and it is anticipated that number will increase to about 100 youth in 1995. Girls Basketball A league was offered in 1994 year but there were not enough participants to play games. This year games will be played regardless of the number of youth we have on the teams. We feel this is a program that is wanted and needed in Eagan and we will continue to make it happen. Games will be played on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. There will be playoff games at the end of the league for the girls and boys basketball league. Scorekeepers, coaches, timekeepers, and referees are paid. Tutorin Parks & Recreation is working in conjunction with Dakota Hills Middle School to provide help for youth after school. As of September 1994, there have been two teachers from Dakota Hills Middle School at the Wescott Service Center, twice a week for 2 hours per day. The program has helped many students to increase their school work performance. Since the students have been attending the tutoring program at the service center, it has helped produce Dakota Hills' "Student of the Month" for April. The program will continue throughout the 1995 school year and grades will continue to improve. Junior Program During the summer of 1994 the Junior Program was offered for 3 weeks twice a week for 2 hours per day. For the summer of 1995 we would like to extend the Junior Program for six weeks and offer it three times a week at 2 hours per session. A grant has been submitted by Youth Development to H.R.A. through Community Development to help with the funding of this program and its expansion. No decision has been made at this point, but we expect to receive word of funding any day now. NEW PROGRAMS - YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Fun Streets This program is for the expansion of Youth Development into the Cinnamon Ridge and Quarry neighborhoods. Fun Streets is designed to bring community involvement, excitement, fun and constructive activities to these areas of Eagan that are in need of recreation. By offering this program to the community, hopefully it will encourage social interaction among the families and reduce community diversion. Some of the activities we will offer include: clowns, magicians, volleyball, horse shoes, etc. Fun Streets will be offered for six weeks, alternating sights every other weekend beginning Saturday, July 8, 1995. The program will receive funding through a grant from Youth Community Council, District 196. Youth Development Challenges Since becoming the Youth Development Coordinator, I have been confronted with many problems. Of these problems the ones that seem most important are the tenants of Wescott Commons. There has been a high turnover rate from 1994 to 1995. Because of this it has been difficult to locate leadership within the community and establish a pattern of consistency. For that reason it makes communicating with the tenants frustrating and sometimes disappointing. Another area of concern is establishing youth development in other areas of Eagan. I find it difficult to provide outreach to other areas of Eagan because of the continuous need at Wescott Commons. Although, we have made some progress in those areas my time and focus continues to be Wescott. Summary Winter has been slow as anticipated. Spring and summer look promising for all of the programs Youth Development offers. The objective is to organize the time and resources available to make a positive impact on the communities. After experiencing my first year the task continues to grow as the needs are eagerly waiting to be met. I will evaluate how to improve the effectiveness of my service and continue to improve the quality of recreational opportunities. This report quickly identifies the various programs administered by Youth Development. Staff will be present to answer questions and receive comments. cc: Dorothy Peterson cs1J95progrt.wla 14.