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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. In addition, the spring discharge
would probably be directed to the storm sewer.
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. Individual lot Tree Preservation Plans will be required at the time of
building/grading permit application.
4. The developer would be responsible for a cash water quality dedication.
5. A no-loss determination will be made for the wetland for the purposes of
this development.
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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.
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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.
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-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'
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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
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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)
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- 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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- 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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