04/15/1996 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Monday, April 15,1996
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
A. 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Agenda 7:02 pm
D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 18,1996 7:04 pm
E. Visitors to be Heard 7:05 pm
F. Department Happenings Pages 3-4 7:07 pm
G. Public Hearing
(1) Natural and Scenic Grant Application Page 5 7:15 pm
Anderson Property
G. Consent Agenda
(1) Resolution for Eagan Arbor Day and Eagan Arbor Month Page 7 7:30 pm
(2) Blackhawk Acres Fourth Addition - J.M.S. Development Pages 8-14
H. Development Proposals
(1) Gopher Eagan Ind. Park Third - Gopher Resource Corp. Pages 15-19 7:35 pm
(2) Hoovestol Addition - Hoovestol, Inc. Pages 21-26 7:50 pm
(3) UPS 2nd Addition - United Parcel Service Pages 27-33 8:05 pm
(4) Farifield Inn Suites - CS Corporation Pages 35-40 8:20 pm
1. Old Business
(1) North Park Grant Application Page 41 8:35 pm
J. New Business
(1) Acquisition of Tax Forfeit Property Pages 43-44 8:40 pm
K. Parks Development Update 8:45 pm
L Water Resources Update
(1) Wetland Buffer Ordinance Update Pages 45-46 8:55 pm
M Other Business and Reports
(1) Dakota County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Pages 47-50 9:10 pm
(2) Winter Recreation Programs Report Pages 51-53 9:15 pm
(3) Bond Referendum Update 9:35 pm
(4) Arbor Day Poster Selection Following Adjournment
N. Round Table 9:45 pm
0. Adjournment 10:00 pm
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status , sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance.
Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the events. if a notice of less than
96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids.
1996 ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MEETING SCHEDULE
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RANDALL AHERN
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TIM CALLISTER
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GUY KOHLNHOFER (Alternate)
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GEORGE KUBIK
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LEE MARKELL CHAIR
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DARYLE PETERSEN
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JOHN RUDOLPH SECRETARY
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DAVID SZOTT
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STEPHEN THOMPSON VICE CHAIR
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KEN TYLER
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MICHAEL VINCENT
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Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Land Acquisition Sub-Committee
John Rudolph Daryle Petersen Lee Markell
George Kubik Tim Callister Michael Vincent
Randall Ahern Steve Thompson Ken Tyler
David Szott*
Guy Kohlnhofer
UPCOMING MEETINGS: Holz Farm Task Force
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April 18, 1996 - 4:30 pm Parks Bond Task Force tour
April 25, May 9, May 23, 1996-7:00 pm Parks Bond Task Force
May 2, May16, May 30, 1996 - Land Acquisition/Development Subcommittee
OPEN ISSUES
1. Tour of Community Centers in other cities
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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, 1996
SUBJECT: APRIL 15, 1996 COMMISSION MEETING
The agenda for April's meeting is fairly substantial, as you can see. Following approval of
the agenda, minutes and Department Happenings a Public Hearing is scheduled relative to
the grant application for the Anderson property. ~oth items on the Consent Agenda can be
addressed with one motion unless there are comments or concerns relative to either issue.
The Development Agenda has four items for your review and recommendation. Project
Planners working on these development items should be present to address specific
questions you may have.
The North Park Grant Application appears under Old Business. The Commission is asked
to make a recommendation to either accept or reject potential funding of the grant
application. Under New Business, a memo is included in the packet that outlines
information relative to a tax forfeit parcel adjacent to property already owned by the City
west of Federal Drive and Red Oak Circle.
Parks Development update will be provided as well as a Water Resources update. Under
Other Business and Reports, Dakota County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee has
offered an invitation to Commission Members to participate in an annual information
sharing meeting on May 16. Winter recreation program updates will be provided by
Recreation Supervisors Jon Oyanagi and Paula Nowariak followed by the bond referendum
task force update.
Following adjournment, Commission Members are invited to participate in the annual
Arbor Day poster judging. This is always a good time!
As usual, if you are unable to attend the meeting, please call 681-4661 to let us know.
Respectfully submitted,
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Director of Parks and Recreation
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EAGAN PARKS AND RECREATION
APRIL DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
1. The Department hosted a City/school/EAA meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to review
formal and informal agreements pertaining to maintenance and facility use. In addition, the group
looked to the future concerning budgets, the Impact of District 196 high school #4, equipment
replacement and partnerships with EAA for facility improvements.
2. The Burnsville Senior Center's Valley Troubadours (kitchen band) will perform for the Eagan Seniors
on April 10. A pot luck will precede the performance.
3. National Youth Sports Coaches Association Certification Clinics have been held for EAA's
spring/summer sports. The Department is pleased by the youth coaches' response. 116 coaches
participated for the first time. Additionally, 79 second level and 36 third level coaches attended a
clinic.
4. Thirty Wescott youth went rollerskating on April 2. This spring break special event saw 5 adult
volunteers accompany the group.
5. The Community Services Open House will take place on Thursday, May 30 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
at the Civic Arena. The event will include displays, food and entertainment.
6. Plans and preparations are being made for the inaugural season for the wading pool. Five City staff
have become 'certified pool operators'. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held as part of the
Community Service Open House on May 30. Mark 6:00 pm on your calendar.
7. Fifteen residents attended the tree pruning workshop conducted by the forestry division. Gregg and
Jeff did a super job.
8. Plans for the Yankee Doodle Arts and Crafts Festival to be held on June 22 & 23 are progressing.
Recreation will staff a children's crafts tent. Festival organizers are soliciting a sponsor for supplies.
Summer playground staff will work the booth.
9. Although the high school tennis team is two weeks into its season the Department has been unable
to put the nets up at Northview Park. The March 24 snow continues to linger.
10. Community Education 196 is unable to co-sponsor any Evening In The Park performances this
summer. Therefore, only five events, compared to seven a year ago, can be held.
11. Ball field assignments for EAA youth sports will have been completed by the time of the
Commission Meeting. The Commission may recall that the Unisys fields are no longer available.
Rahn Athletic Fields are now assigned to youth programs. Two fields at Hidden Comer Park and
two at Black Hawk Middle School are available for the first time.
12. The City Council has authorized filling the vacant Youth Development Coordinator position.
During the interim, programs continue at the Wescott Service Center. A full spring slate is
planned. Staff appreciates the commitment of seasonal employees at the center and the parent
volunteers who have assisted.
13. The Eagan Ministerium has distributed letters to community youth organizations and to the
Department stating concern about sport activities occurring on Sunday mornings and Wednesday
evenings (traditional church night). The EAA board is on record stating that church activities take
precedence in any instance. The Department offers no Sunday youth activity. Likewise, no
Wednesday evening programs are offered during the school year.
14. Applications received for the April 27 Tree Sale are being processed and mailed out. Over 500
applications were received. With 800 trees to be sold to the public, about 400 families in Eagan
will receive trees (some people are only requesting one tree; the maximum is two trees per family).
Once again, this has been a very successful program. Since it's inception in 1987, over 7,000
trees have been distributed and planted to add to Eagan's future forests.
15. On Thursday, March 21, the City of Eagan received Tree City USA recognition from the National
Arbor Day Foundation for the ninth consecutive year. At the award ceremony held at the Sheraton
Park Place in St. Louis Park, the City also received, for the second consecutive year, the Tree City
USA Growth Award. The Growth Award, is presented to cities to demonstrate outstanding 'tree-
related' activities beyond normal operations and was presented to only six communities in the State
of Minnesota this year.
16. Arbor Day will be held Saturday, May 11 at the Eagan Municipal Center. Volunteers are still
needed to assist in the planting of trees, shrubs and perennials. Entertainment, lunch and a plant
sale hosted by the Eagan Garden Club will be provided. All Commission Members are invited.
17. The unseasonably cold weather and prolonged snow cover have delayed a number of spring
projects including ball field grading, trail sweeping and the cleaning of tennis courts. Work will
begin as soon as conditions allow.
18. The well for the new Blackhawk pavilion building has been installed.
19. Approximately 50-60 barn boards and numerous pieces of trim were salvaged from the Sell Farm
(Opus) for possible use at Holz Farm.
20. Staff is continuing with finishing work on the new Lexington-Diffley service building. The
installation of the siding and roof materials may be completed by mid-April.
21. Pending the hiring of an intern, a complete inventory and condition assessment of all pathways and
walks in the City will be completed. Time permitting, an inventory of park trees utilizing a G.I.S.
positioning system will also be completed.
22. The Bridle Ridge Friday friends class went on a field trip to the 'Amazing Space' play station in the
Mall of America. The children played musical instruments, climbed the big treehouse, put on a
puppet show and participated in an interactive movie.
23. All Tiny Tots classes went on field trips to the new Children's Museum during the winter season.
Riding on a bus, exploring the museum and bringing their bag lunch were the highlights.
24. Winter volleyball has ended. A total of 11 teams played in MRPA State Tournaments during the
month of March. Eagan came out with 3 trophies.
Four women's teams participated in the Women's State Tournament in Rochester on March 16 &
17. Valley Girls placed second in Class A and The Hustlers placed second in Class B.
Two men's teams participated in the Men's State Tournament in Hutchinson on March 23 & 25.
The Outsiders came home with the Class C first place trophy.
Five teams traveled to New Ulm for the Co-Rec Class C State Tournament. Although no team
received a trophy, Eagan was well represented.
25. Spring programs are underway. Most preschool programs are filled to capacity, only 4 openings
remain in the Tiny Tots classes.
26. A week of programming for Spring Break was successful. Games on ice, a coloring party, an
evening craft night and a school's out party were the week's events.
27. On Saturday, April 6 the Easter Bunny made his yearly appearance at McDonald's. Over 100
people had Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. This event is co-sponsored by Eagan Parks &
Recreation and the Silver Bell McDonald's.
28. Summer is fast approaching. 31 out of 38 staff are returning from 1995. Applications for new staff
were due on April 8.
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DOROTHY PETERSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION
DATE: APRIL 11, 1996
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING, NATURAL AND SCENIC GRANT APPLICATION,
ANDERSON PARCEL
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED:
The Advisory Commission and City Council have approved the Department's request to
submit a Natural and Scenic Grant application to the Department of Natural Resources.
The purpose of the grant is to pursue $100,000 in funding toward the purchase of the
Anderson parcel adjacent to Patrick Eagan Park.
A requirement of the grant application is to hold a public hearing concerning the parcel.
The Commission should close the public hearing and direct staff to prepare the necessary
documents.
CTS:
• The Anderson parcel, approximately 10 acres in size, is located on Lexington Avenue
directly south of the Lillian McCarthy property, acquired by the City several years ago.
• Acquisition of the Anderson parcel is a high priority on the list generated for a
proposed bond referendum.
• Lee Anderson, owner of the property, approached the Department in 1994, inquiring
whether the City has interest in acquisition.
• Lee Anderson, owner of the parcel, will be invited to attend the public hearing.
ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
APRIL 15, 1996
CONSENT AGENDA
A. RESOLUTION FOR EAGAN ARBOR DAY AND EAGAN ARBOR MONTH
1. Recommend to the City Council that the Resolution proclaiming May 11, 1996 as
Eagan Arbor Day and the month of May as Eagan Arbor Month be accepted as
presented.
B. BLACKHAWK ACRES FOURTH ADDITION - J.M.S. DEVELOPMENT
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. The developer/builder shall submit a Tree Preservation Plan at the time of Building
Permit application.
4. This development shall be responsible for a cash water quality dedication.
CITY OF EAGAN
RESOLUTION
A PROCLAMATION OF EAGAN ARBOR DAY
AND EAGAN ARBOR MONTH
WHEREAS, trees are a most valuable resource in the state of Minnesota and City of Eagan -
purifying our air and water, helping conserve our soil, serving as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife
of all kinds, and enriching our lives in so many important ways; and
WHEREAS, pollutants, tree diseases, and urban expansion have damaged and continued to threaten
our trees, creating the need for reforestation programs and concerted public action toward ensuring the future of our
City's ubran forests; and
WHEREAS, each year the people of Minneosta pay special attention to the wonderful gift that our
trees represent and dedicate themselves to the continued health of our state's trees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Eagan has been recognized, for the eighth consecutive year, as a Tree City
USA community by the National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree-planting programs,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Eagan City Council does hereby proclaim
Saturday, May 11, 1996 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May, 1996 to be ARBOR MONTH in the City of
Eagan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council further urge citizens to become more
aware of the importance of trees to the well-being of our community; and to participate in City tree planting programs
which will ensure a greener place for our citizens to live in the decades to come.
CITY OF EAGAN
CITY COUNCIL
By:
Its Chair
By:
Its City Clerk
Motion made by:
Seconded by:
Those in favor:
Those against:
Dated:
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: APRIL 9, 1996
SUBJECT: BLACKHAWK ACRES FOURTH ADDITION - J.M.S. DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND
JMS Development Corporation is requesting approval of a comprehensive guide plan
amendment from D-III to D-1 Single Family, rezoning from R-3 to R-1, Single Family
and a Preliminary Subdivision consisting of two lots on the same 1.2 acre parcel
currently platted as Outlot C Blackhawk Acres 2nd Addition located on Robin Lane
north of Silverbell Road and west of Blackhawk Road in the SE 1/4 of Section 17.
The .06 acre site is currently platted as an outlot for a three unit townhouse
development. No buildings currently exist on the site.
The site is wooded and contains significant topography. The grade changes from the
high point in the rear corner of the lot of an 850' elevation to the low point in the front
north corner of the lot with an 814' elevation. There are seven significant trees on site
which range from 6' to 10' in diameter.
The proposed comprehensive guide plan amendment and rezoning is consistent with
the D-1, Single Family Guide Plan and R-1 zoning designation of the properties located
directly to the north and west of the site.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION
This development is located within the Sky Hill Park Service Area. The Trails Plan
does not reflect theneed for trail construction with this development. This subdivision
should be subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication.
TREE PRESERVATION
This site consists of two single family lots, located on the west side of Robin Lane, east
of Townview First Addition, in the southeast 1/4 of section 17. Tree Preservation issues
for this development will be addressed at the time of Building Permit application.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
Because of the small size of this development, staff recommends a cash dedication for
water quality. There are no wetlands on the site.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION:
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. The developer/builder shall submit a Tree Preservation Plan at the time of Building
Permit application.
4. This development shall be responsible for a cash water quality dedication.
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DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
GOPHER EAGAN INDUSTRIAL PARK THIRD - GOPHER RESOURCES CORP.
1, This development has fulfilled its parks and trails dedication requirements.
2. The Tree Preservation Plan should be approved as proposed.
3. Tree Protective Measures'(i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall be
installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever
is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
4. The developer shall contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree
Preservation Plan.
5. The developer shall meet water quality mitigation requirements through the
construction of a two-cell detention basin, as shown on the plans dated April 3,
1996. The outlet of the pond shall have a skimmer of acceptable design to the
City.
6. Filling or draining of the jurisdictional wetland on the site shall be prohibited.
7. All recommendations are subject to the City of Eagan successfully acquiring the
former Borchert/Ingersoll property and completing the successful exchange of
property with Gopher Resources.
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREAITON
DATE: APRIL 9, 1996
SUBJECT: GOPHER EAGAN IND. PARK THIRD - GOPHER RESOURCE CORP.
BACKGROUND
Gopher Resource Corporation is requesting approval of a Preliminary Planned
Development that will update and replace the existing approximately 428 acre Gopher-
Eagan (Industrial-Residential) Park Planned Development that was established in 1977 and
a Preliminary Subdivision (Gopher Eagan Industrial Park Third Addition) consisting of one
lot on just over 13 acres. This property is part of the exchange agreement between the
City of Eagan and Gopher Resources for the former Borchert-Ingersoll property.
The proposed subdivision will create a new parcel north of their existing facility at Hwy
149 and Yankee Doodle Road. Gopher wishes to develop Resource Plastic Corporation's
new post-consumer industrial plastic recycling plant. Resource Plastics buys industrial and
post-consumer plastic scrap that is recycled into high quality high purity grades of plastic
suitable for injection molding. The new facility will consist of approximately 30,000 SF
of manufacturing warehouse, 5,000 SF of office, and 5,000 SF that will be leased to
Dakota County to operate the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site and Dakota
County's recycling center. The proposed plastics facility has the potential to be expanded
to 150,000 SF and could employ as many as 50 full-time employees over the next five
years.
Large portions of the original 428 acre Planned Development have been sold off over the
years and developed by different parties including West Publishing and UPS. Therefore,
City staff requested Gopher Resource Corp. to redefine and update the Gopher-Eagan PD
in conjunction with Resource Plastic Corporation's proposal. The result of this update is
that the Gopher-Eagan PD will now consist of just over 103 acres, all controlled by
Gopher Resource Corp.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION
This Gopher Resources development is part of a larger P.D. agreement which has
previously met it's park dedication requirement with the dedication of Wescott Station
Park. This development has fulfilled its parks dedication and trails dedication.
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TREE PRESERVATION
The submitted Tree Preservation Plan indicates that there are about 10,000 square feet of
significant woodlands in the southwest corner of the property. The construction of a
proposed water quality pond will take place directly adjacent to this significant woodland.
However, none of the woodlands will be removed. If the development proceeds as
proposed there will be no removal of significant woodlands, therefore there is no tree
mitigation.
WATER QUALTIY/WETLANDS
This development is located in Drainage Basin E and lies just southeast of Pond EP-2, a
12-acre water body in the proposed North Park that has been recommended for re-
classification to indirect contact recreation. Runoff from the site would discharge directly
to Pond EP-2 if not intercepted by a treatment pond. Because of the relatively high
impervious coverage of the site and the proximity of a recreational classified water body,
staff recommends that on-site ponding be required to meet water quality mitigation
requirements. Modeling indicates that the proposed two-cell ponding configuration will
be adequate to meet non-degradation standards for Pond EP-2, even after the proposed
future expansion
There is one jurisdictional wetland on the site. The proposed development layout has
been changed to avoid fill and drain impacts to this wetland.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
1. This development has fulfilled its parks dedication.
2. This development has fulfilled its trails dedication.
3. TheTree Preservation Plan should be approved as proposed.
4. Tree Protective Measures (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall be
installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is
greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
5. The developer shall contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree
Preservation Plan.
6. The developer shall meet water quality mitigation requirements through the
construction of a two-cell detention basin, as shown on the plans dated April 3, 1996.
The outlet of the pond shall have a skimmer of acceptable design to the City.
7. Filling or draining of the jurisdictional wetland on the site shall be prohibited.
8. All recommendations are subject to the City of Eagan successfully acquiring the the
former Borchert/Ingersoll property and completing the successful exchange of property
with Gopher Resources.
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DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
HOOVESTOL ADDITION - HOOVESTOL, INC.
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. Staff is recommending approval of the Tree Preservation Plan as proposed with the
following conditions:
*To require a cash mitigation of $15,285.50 to be paid by the applicant and
collected through Community Development before final plat approval.
4. This development shall be responsible for a cash water quality dedication.
MEMO
_ city of eagan
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECEATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: APRIL 9, 1996
SUBJECT: HOOVESTOL ADDITION - HOOVESTAL, INC.
BACKGROUND
Hoovestol, Inc. is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision consisting of 4.2
acres to create one lot; a Conditional Use Permit to allow trucking facility in a Limited
Industrial zoning district; a Conditional Use Permit to allow fuel dispensing; a
Conditional Use Permit to allow secondary sales and service of trucks and trailers; and
a Variance to the 100 ft. setback from a residential zoning district. The property is
located on the west side of T.H. 149 just south of Chapel Lane in the west half of
Section 12.
The property currently contains a single family house. The development proposal will
include construction of a new 18,017 s.f. building. Approximately 25% of the building
will be used for office. The remainder will be used for truck and trailer repair,
maintenance and storage. All repair and maintenance work will occur inside the
building. Parking for 40-50 trailers will be provided outside. The site plan also
indicates 65 parking spaces for employees and guests. The entire site, with the
exception of some.employee and guest parking will be secured with a 6 foot high
chain-link fence.
The proposed site plan is generally acceptable, however a variance is required to allow
the proposed 50 foot building setback and 20 foot parking lot setback from T.H. 149.
City Code requires a 100 foot setback for buildings and parking where an Industrial
zoning district abuts a Residential district. The proposed landscape plan includes a
solid landscape screen along T.H. 149 to minimize the impact of the reduced setbacks.
Staff notes that the iste has some constraints that make it difficult to develop in
accordance with all code requirements. It is triangular in shape, a 20 foot utility
easement bisects the site which limits where the building can be located. Given the
150 right-of-way width of T.H. 149, the actual distance between the proposed building
and parking lot and residential property to the east will be 250 ft and 220 ft.,
respectively.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION
This development is not adjacent to any park property. Bur Oaks Park services this
area, therefore there is no need for a land dedication. This development shall be
subject to a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication.
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TREE PRESERVATION
This site is an existing home just west of Hwy 149 and just south of Chapel Lane in the
west half of section 12. The significant trees and woodlands on this site are
concentrated in the middle of the property around the house in the center of what is
proposed to be the south parking lot area. Species composition of the woodlands is
mixed deciduous trees in the 4' to 12' diameter range, and the individual significant
trees are mostly pine and spruce in the 8' to 12' diameter range.
The submitted revised Tree Preservation Plan indicates that there are 28 significant
trees on site and 4,800 square feet of significant woodlands. The development as
proposed will result in the removal of 100% of the significant vegetation. The total
removal of vegetation is needed because of the type of development and the amount of
parking lot space required. Allowable removal for this type of development,
commercial single lot, is 30% of the total significant vegetation.
Tree replacement mitigation calculates as follows.
Significant woodland mitigation = 13 category B trees
Significant tree mitigation = 52 category B trees
Total mitigation = 65 category B trees
Because of the minimal amount of available planting space on this site, a cash
mitigation is recommended. The cash mitigation is calculated as follows.
Cost of landscape material to be installed = $16,814.50
Three percent of building cost = $12.600.00
Balance of landscape cost = $4,214.50
(To be applied towards tree mitigation)
The cash equivalent of 65 category B trees is $19,500.00. Therefore the required tree
replacement cash mitigation is $15,285.50.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
Because the proposed development is relatively small and there are no downstream
recreational water bodies, a cash dedication is recommended. There are no
jurisdictional wetlands within the site.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedicaion.
3. Staff is recommending approval of the Tree Preservation Plan as proposed with the
following conditions:
To require a cash mitigation of $15,285.50 be paid by the applicant and
collected through Community Development before final plat approval.
4. This development shall be responsible for a cash water quality dedication.
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DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
UPS 2ND ADDITION - UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
1. This development has fulfilled its parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be approved as submitted.
4. A Tree Preservation Plan for Lot 2 shall be submitted at the time of Building Permit
or Grading Permit application.
5. The developer shall meet water quality mitigation requirements through on-site
ponding. A two-cell ponding system shall be constructed with Lot 1 to meet
treatment requirements for this portion of the subdivision. The upper cell shall
have a wet volume of at least .3 acre feet, and the lower cell shall have a wet
volume of at least 1 acre-foot for this phase of the development. The pond system
shall be expanded by an additional 1.5 acre-feet in wet volume when Lot 2
develops. The pond construction shall conform with the City's Standards for
Detention Basin Design and the outlet shall have a skimmer of acceptable design
to the City.
city of eagan MEMO
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: APRIL 9, 1996
SUBJECT: . UPS 2ND ADDITION - UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
BACKGROUND
UPS is requesting a preliminary subdivision, a rezoning from PD to 1-1, three
conditional use permits for outdoor storage, sales and service, and a pylon sign, and a
variance from the 100 foot required setback and buffer from adjacent property to the
east which is zoned Agricultural. The proposal is for a two lot subdivision, and
development of a truck sales and service facility, Chesley Freightliner, on the easterly
Lot 1.
The property is currently platted as Lots 1-16, Gopher Eagan Industrial Park. The
proposed rezoning will make the property subject to the I-1 zoning standards by
removing it from the existing planned development, and the proposed subdivision will
replat the existing 16 lots into two lots. The site is approximately 16.5 acres in size,
the portion proposed for development at this time is 7.6 acres.
The site topography is essentially flat, there are no structures on the site and the
westerly portion is.currently being mined. The southwest portion of the site contains
some significant trees which will remain at this time. Future development of Lot 2 will
require tree preservation and mitigation as per city ordinances. A drainage pond is
proposed on the northern portion of the site that will initially serve only Lot 1 and will
be enlarged with development of Lot 2.
The proposed rezoning from PD to I-1 is consistent with the city's Comprehensive
Guide Plan. The I-1 zoning is appropriate for the truck storage, sales and service
facility proposed. The variance requested is to provide an 82 foot rather than the
required 100 foot buffer along the east side of the property adjacent to agriculturally
zoned land. The adjacent agriculturally zoned property is also guided for future
industrial development.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION
This property was formerly part of the Gopher P.U.D. which fulfilled the parks
dedication requirement. This development, however, would be responsible for a cash
trails dedication.
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TREE PRESERVATION
This 16.6 acre site consists of two lots and is located south of Yankee Doodle Road,
east of Hwy 149 in the northeast 1/4 of section 13. The proposed plan calls for
development to take place within lot 1, with no action at this time within lot 2. The
only significant vegetation on this site is located in lot 2.
The submitted Tree Preservation Plan/Landscape Plan indicates that there is a
significant woodland on the west side of lot 2. This woodland measures about 25,000
square feet in size and is comprised of cottonwood and aspen trees in the diameter
range of 6" to 19" diameter. As stated earlier there is no development proposed for this
lot 2, therefore there is to be no tree/woodland removal. Tree preservation issues for
lot 2 will be addressed when either a Building Permit or a Grading Permit is applied
for.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
This development is located in Drainage Basin G approximately 1/2mile south of Bur
Oak Pond, which is identified as a Class II indirect contact recreation water body in
the City water quality management plan. The developed site will generate runoff that
will discharge to a constructed detention basin south of Bur Oak Pond in Bur Oak Park.
This detention basin was deepened as part of a capital improvements project carried
out by the City in 1994. The detention basin in turn discharges to Bur Oak Pond.
Because of the relatively large size of the site, the high impervious coverage, and the
close proximity of a recreational class water body, staff recommends on-site ponding to
meet water quality treatment requirements. The developer proposes a 3-cell system to
meet treatment requirements for both Lots 1 and 2. The eastern most half of the
treatment system (the eastern most pre-treatment cell and at least half of the middle
cell) will be constructed with the development of Lot 1. The remainder of the
treatment system would be constructed when Lot 2 develops. Modeling indicates the
proposed treatment configuration will be adequate to meet non-degradation standards
for Bur Oak Pond.
There are no jurisdictional wetlands on the development site.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
1. This development has fulfilled its parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be approved as submitted.
4. A Tree Preservation Plan for lot 2 shall be submitted at the time of Building Permit
or Grading Permit application.
5. The developer shall meet water quality mitigation requirements through on-site
ponding. A two-cell ponding system shall be constructed with Lot 1 to meet
treatment requirements for this portion of the subdivision. The upper cell shall have
a wet volume of at least .3 acre-feet, and the lower cell shall have a wet volume of
at least 1 acre-foot for this phase of the development. The pond system shall be
expanded by an additional 1.5 acre-feet in wet volume when Lot 2 develops. The
pond construction shall conform with the City's Standards for Detention Basin
Design and the outlet shall have a skimmer of acceptable design to the City.
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APRIL 15, 1996
DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
FAIRFIELD INN SUITES - CS CORPORATION
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be approved as presented.
4. Tree Protective Measures (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall be
installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever
is greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
5. The developer shall contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree
Preservation Plan.
6. The development shall meet water quality mitigation requirements through a
combination of on-site ponding and a cash dedication. The outlet of the proposed
sedimentation basin should have a skimmer of acceptable design to the City.
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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 9, 1996
SUBJECT: FAIRFIELD INN SUITES - CS CORPORATION
BACKGROUND
CSM Investors, Inc. is requesting approval of a Preliminary Planned Development that
will provide a hotel/restaurant project and a Preliminary Subdivision consisting of one
lot on approximately 13 acres located along the east side of 1-35E to the west of Chili's
and Wendy's restaurants. The property is currently zoned Agricultural and designated
Central Area in the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan.
The applicant is proposing a 102 room Marriott Fairfield Suite Hotel that will employ
approximately 20 people. All rooms will be two-room suites similar to an Embassy
Suites floor plan. The hotel will also include an indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness
center. The clientele will be primarily business travelers and families and rates will be
about $65 per night.
The applicant is also proposing an approximately 7,200 SF Class I (traditional)
restaurant. The specific restaurant tenant has not yet been determined; however, the
Preliminary Site Plan provides enough parking to accommodate a restaurant with
approximately 300 seats.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION
This commercial development is not adjacent to any park or designated trail.
Therefore, this development should be subject to both a cash parks dedication and a
cash trails dedication.
TREE PRESERVATION
This 9.8 acre site is located just north of the Pond View development behind Chilis and
Holiday in the east half of section 16. The north half of this site is a fairly level grassy
area with no significant vegetation. The south half contains all the significant
vegetation and is on a hillside sloping south down to pond JP-3.
The submitted Tree Preservation Plan indicates that there are 60 significant trees on
site. Almost all of them are located outside of grading/construction limits. Species
composition of these significant trees is both lowland softwood deciduous trees
(cottonwood and boxelder) and upland deciduous trees (oak and ash). Development as
proposed will result in the removal of only one significant tree (1.7% of the total).
Allowable removal for this type of development, multi-unit residential, single lot, is
30% of the total.
With significant tree removal less than what is allowed, there is no mitigation
requirement.
WATER QUAUTY/WETLANDS
This development is located within the Fish Lake watershed just west of Pilot Knob
Road and includes part of Pond JP-3, an 8.5 acre state protected water classified as a
sediment basin in the City's water quality management plan. While the lot is about
9.8 acres in area, only about 6.4 acres lie above the ordinary high water (OHW) level
of Pond JP-3. Almost all grading and construction would occur on about 3.5 acres of
the site at the top of a slope adjacent to Pond JP-3.
The development will generate runoff that discharges first to Pond JP-3. Pond JP-3 in
turn discharges to Fish Lake, a high priority direct contact recreation water body. A
portion of the development is also within the shoreland impact zone of Fish Lake,
which extends back 1,000 feet from the OHW of Fish Lake. The City's shoreland
zoning ordinance requires that impervious coverage for commercial lots within this
zone be limited to a maximum of 25% unless a variance is granted.
The impervious coverage associated with the current development proposal is right at
the 25% maximum required by the shoreland impact zoning ordinance. In general, the
site layout does an excellent job of avoiding disturbance to the steep slopes adjacent to
Pond JP-3. The layout also provides at least an 80 foot undisturbed buffer between the
OHW of Pond JP-3 and that portion of the site that would be graded.
Discharge of untreated runoff from the site would result in a slight degradation of water
quality in Fish Lake. The developer has proposed the construction of a sedimentation
basin on a small saddle just off the southwest corner of the development to provide
some treatment for runoff generated by the site. While the basin is not large enough to
fully meet the City's phosphorus removal criteria to fully protect Fish Lake, it would
result in some phosphorus and suspended solids reduction as well as control of
floatables such as grease, oil, and litter. Several other options for locating a pond of the
same or a larger size have been evaluated but would either be strongly discouraged by
state permitting agencies or result in changes to the site layout that would make the
development unworkable from the perspective of the developer. Because the site
layout is generally compatible with resource management objectives and the projected
impacts to Fish Lake with the proposed pond are very minor, staff recommends
proceeding with construction of the sedimentation basin and requiring a supplemental
cash dedication to make up for any treatment shortfall.
The only jurisdictional wetland within the site is that associated with Pond JP-3. No
draining or filling of this wetland is proposed.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication.
2. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication.
3 The Tree Preservation Plan shall be approved as presented.
4. Tree Protective Measures (i.e. 4 foot polyethylene laminate safety netting) shall be
installed at the Drip Line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone, whichever is
greater, of significant trees/woodlands to be preserved.
5. The developer shall contact the City Forestry Division at least five days prior to the
issuance of the grading permit to ensure compliance with the approved Tree
Preservation Plan.
6. The development shall meet water quality mitigation requirements through a
combination of on-site ponding and a cash dedication. The outlet of the proposed
sedimentation basin should have a skimmer of acceptable design to the City.
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DATE: April 4, 1996
TO: Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission
FROM: Ken Was, Director of Parks and Recreation
aC Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation
SUBJECT: Outdoor Recreation Grant - North Park
FOR COMMISSION ACTION:
To recommend acceptance or rejection of potential funding of the Department's 1995 grant
application for North Park.
BACKGROUND:
This issue was brought before the Commission at its February 20, 1996 meeting. The item
was referred to the Land Acquisition and Parks Development Sub-Committee for further study.
The Sub-Committee has met and is prepared to provide a recommendation to the
Commission.
Following is a review of the facts and issues pertaining to this grant application.
FACTS:
• The Legislative Commission Minnesota Resources (LCMR) has forwarded to the
legislature a request for increased funding for the current funding cycle. Source of the
funds is increased gaming receipts.
• Action by the legislature is expected to occur within two weeks.
• The Department's 1995 grant application for development of North Park is the first
additional grant scheduled to be funded, subject to action by the legislature.
• Value of the grant is $50,000.
• The grant carries a November 1, 1997 completion deadline.
• Site restoration is scheduled for North Park in 1996.
• The Department's Capital Improvement Plan identifies development of North Park in 1997.
• The Department is currently negotiating dean up issues pertaining to the North Park
property.
ISSUES:
• Development of North Park in 1997 is an identified need. Source of one million dollars for
development has not been determined.
• As plans for 1996 bond referendum progress, will parks development become part of the
question presented to the community?
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city of eagan
DATE: APRIL 11, 1996
TO: MIKE RIDLEY, SENIOR PLANNER
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
SUBJECT: TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY
ISSUE
The Advisory Planning Commission has asked City staff to review a 3.52 acre site, which
has gone tax forfeit, to determine it's suitability for possible park acquisition and
development.
BACKGROUND
At the March Advisory Planning Commission meeting, the Commission deferred action on
a request for rezoning and subdivision for Principle Construction, Inc. for a 3.52 acre
parcel immediately north of Red Oak Circle, west of Federal Drive and south of the Surry
Heights development.
DESCRIPTION
The parcel is approximately 130 feet in width (north - south dimension) and 640 feet in
length. Primary access to the property is from Red Oak Circle, which Is a private road.
Limited public access is available from Federal Drive on the east border of the subject
parcel. Abutting the west border of this parcel is a 6.3 acre parcel which the City acquired
as tax forfeit in 1991. It was intended that the 6.3 acre parcel would be a supplemental
park to Sky Hill Park, which is the neighborhood park for this Park Service District.
The topography which separates the park parcel and the subject parcel ranges between a
2:1 and 3:1 slope, which is generally considered non-traversable by most able bodied
people. The subject parcel had been graded at some point, probably with the original
Royal Oaks Circle 1st Addition, and has been left in an unmanageable condition with large
"piles" of soil. There is an obvious lack of top soil, consequently, there is limited
vegetation or tree cover. A number of mature trees border the north property line.
HISTOR
The City acquired the 6.3 acre parcel in response to a neighborhood request for park.
The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission reviewed four option
sites available at that time and the City was able to acquire the tax forfeit parcel because
it best met future needs. The subject parcel was also tax forfeit, but was not reviewed as
a possible park site because it was substantially smaller then other sites and did not meet
the general requirements for the neighborhood needs.
4.
STAFF ANALYSIS FOR PARKS PURPOSES
The Eagan Parks Master Plan has long held that "mini parks' should not be incorporated
into the system and only on rare occasions where separation of residents, as a result of a
major road, creates Isolated neighborhoods. The subject parcel has limitations for active
park use because of the long, lineal dimension of the property which is not conducive to
most park facilities. Because of the steep topography that separates the existing park
parcel from this one, there is little opportunity to integrate the two parcels as one. If the
linking of the two sites were to be accomplished, it would be at an inordinately high
expense and would like still have significant restrictions for most people. For example, a
trail could be constructed by doing some significant grading, but there would still be
significant grades to overcome.
The space could be used for installation of playground equipment, however, three small
play units currently exist on adjoining property. Surry Heights also has two tennis courts
and a hard court while Royal Oaks has one of the small play structures adjacent to its
clubroom and small outdoor pool. As a result of the previous grading to the site,
developing the subject property, even for a playground, would be expensive. Importation
of top soil would also be required in order to establish suitable turf.
Development as a "play field", an open but maintained grassy field, is possible. Cost is
likely to be between $15,000 - 25,000. This would replicate the purpose of the 6.3 acre
parcel already acquired.
Acquisition of the property would mean that the new owner would have access to the
property from the private road. However, it is staffs understanding that there would be an
annual fee paid to a management association, used for future upkeep of the street. This
would be an ongoing expense in addition to the annual maintenance costs.
Staff has reviewed this parcel for some "special use" activities such as tennis courts,
basketball courts, horseshoes, etc. but can find little justification for these facilities at this
location.
Obviously, cost for development and long term maintenance is a concern. Because this
report has not developed a specific plan, it is not possible to comment on this issue with
any high degree of reliability. It would be safe to assume that similar facilities would
probably be cheaper to construct in the current parcel rather than on the subject parcel
because of site limitations. Annual maintenance costs would vary depending upon any
final plan.
A final alternative is to secure the subject parcel for use as "open space". Generally,
open space is acquired because it has some significant natural resource base that makes
the parcel worth holding, i.e. unique wetland, hardwood forest, or a special habitat. This is
not the case with the subject parcel as it now exists. If efforts were made to recapture
this property and create a prairie, staff is projecting a cost of between $20,000 and
$30,000 to develop. This would have the affect of reducing long term maintenance costs.
SUMMARY
The parcel for active facilities has significant limitations for development opportunities
besides duplicating the reason for the acquisition of the 6.3 acre parcel. Development as
an open play field or an "open space", i.e. prairie habitat, could be considered.
TO: ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
FROM: RICH BRASCH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: UPDATE ON PROPOSED WETLAND BUFFER ORDINANCE
DATE: APRIL 9, 1996
Steve Thompson, representing the APRNRC Natural Resources Subcommittee, and staff met
with the Advisory Planning Commission on March 21 to discuss the proposed wetland buffer
ordinance reviewed by the Commission at their March meeting. A summary of that meeting is
attached. During the discussion with the Planning Commission, several issues arose which
required additional analysis. The Planning Commission invited APRNRC Natural Resources
Subcommittee representatives and staff to their April 11 workshop to discuss the wetland buffer
proposal again. Natural Resources Subcommittee members and staff will provide an oral update
on the results of that discussion at the April 15 Commission meeting.
Rich Brasch
Water Resources Coordinator
45'
Advisory Planning Commission Workshop
March 21, 1996
-Meeting Summary-
Attendees: See Lisa Freese's meeting notes
Summary of comments from APC:
• Most APC members thought the idea of a wetland
buffer made sense, though a few saw no need to
provide additional protection to wetlands given the
wetland protection laws already on the books.
• APC members thought the proposed buffer strip
widths of 50 ft, 30 ft. and 20 ft. for Class A, B,
and C wetlands, respectively, were excessive. A
number felt that wetland buffers of 30 ft., 20 ft.
and 10 ft. for Class A, B, and C, wetlands,
respectively, were reasonable.
• Some APC members felt there was no need for wetland
buffers, given that there is usually a fringe of
un-inundated wetland between open water and the
upper edge of a delineated wetland. These members
wanted to know why this interval would not be
considered an adequate buffer.
• There was concern expressed about whether the
administration of the proposed buffer ordinance
would make a number of undeveloped parcels in the
City undevelopable. Planning staff and the APC
requested that the proposed buffer standards be
applied to several existing parcels in the city to
determine their impact on developability of the
parcel and that the results of that analysis be
shared with the APC.
• The buffer ordinance topic will re-scheduled for
the April 11 APC workshop, which starts at 5:30
p.m. Some issues that staff should be prepared to
address include the impact of buffers on improving
lake water quality, the need for protective buffers
in addition to the protection offered by fringe
wetlands, what we have/will lose by not having
buffers, and the impacts of several different
buffer standards on the developability of selected
parcels.
Meeting summary prepared 3/25/96 by R. Brasch
DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT
(612) 438-4660
8500127TH STREET EAST - HASTINGS, MINNESOTA 55033 FAX (612) 437-4560
March 22, 1996
Dear City Park Director:
On behalf of the Dakota County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PARAC), I am pleased to
invite your park committee and director to what is becoming an annual information sharing meeting. This
meeting is scheduled for 4:30 PM, Thursday, May 16, 1996 at the Spring Lake Park Reserve Youth Group
Lodge. (Directional map enclosed.)
The purpose of the meeting is to promote communication and understanding of our unique and
complimentary roles as park agencies within Dakota County. Time has been scheduled for each agency to
provide a 5 - 8 minute presentation on your department's mission/vision, current projects, initiatives and
issues. If you are unable to make a presentation, could you make arrangements with someone within your
agency to do so? Also, to facilitate discussion, we ask that you mail or fax a copy of your agency's
mission/vision statement to: Dakota County Parks Department, 8500 127th Street East, Hastings, MN
55033. Our fax number is 437-4560. Enclosed you will find a copy of Dakota County Parks Mission
Statement for your review. Thanks for your assistance regarding these items. Lastly, the agenda provides
one hour for an informal inter-agency discussion of our roles as park agencies and for whatever other
subject matter the group finds important.
Supper will be provided, so please RSVP Deb Peters at the Dakota County Park Department Office at
438-4665 by Monday, May 13, 1996, so arrangements can be made.
I look forward to meeting with you and your park committee members.
Sincerely,
Bob Doffing, Chair
Dakota County Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Enclosures
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DAKOTA COUNTY JOINT PARK AGENCY MEETING
MAY 16, 1996
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SPRING LAKE PARK YOUTH LODGE
4:30 PM WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
• CHAIR ROBERT DOFFING, DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
4:40 PM MN VALLEY REFUGE AND RECREATION AREA PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION
RICK SCHULTZ, REFUGE MANAGER
4:55 PM MN STATE PARKS PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION
- FORT SNELLING STATE PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN
GRANT SCHOLEN, PARKS PLANNER
5:10 PM DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION
REGIONAL TRAILS
LYNN MORATZKA, PLANNER
REGIONAL PARKS
STEVE SULLIVAN, MANAGER OF PARK PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE
5:30 PM CITY PARKS PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION
6:15 PM DINNER BREAK
6:45 PM CITY PARKS PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION (CONTINUED)
7:30 PM INFORMAL INTER-AGENCY DISCUSSION
8:30 PM ADJOURNMENT
Mission The • the Dakota County
System is to Provide for the
protection andpreservation of land
in its natural state, while providing
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Philosophy:
Dakota County believes that accessible recreational opportunities
and the preservation of the natural environment are important
elements which contribute to a high quality of life.
Dakota County believes that all of its citizens should have
opportunities for recreation and be able to enjoy nature in
settings unhindered by the pressures of development.
Dakota County believes that the well-being of its residents
requires land be set aside for preservation and recreation.
Dakota County is committed to developing parks with high
quality facilities that provide a variety of natural resource-
oriented recreational and learning opportunities.
Dakota County believes that parks are a legacy to be left for
future generations.
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city of eagan
DATE: April 9, 1996
TO: Ken Vma, Director of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Jon Oyanagr, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Winter Report
The 1995-96 winter season has gone down in history as one of the longest ever. It began in
November with extremely cold weather and is just now letting up. Hardy Eaganites were
active inspite of the cold and snow. Here are just a few of the ways active residents laughed
at winter.
Broomball
The 1996 adult broomball season was one of the biggest in terms of the number of teams. 16
co-rec teams played in three leagues on Fridays. Nine men's Monday teams and twelve
men's Sunday teams also participated. Postponements and make-up games required flexible
players, officials and maintenance crews. 118 games were played at Quarry, Rahn and North
River Hills Park in Burnsville (the co-rec leagues are administered by Eagan and Burnsville).
Officials are individually contracted with to cover all games through Eagan Parks and
Recreation. It is not easy to find broomball officials. Teams were pleased with the seven day
a week maintenance schedule.
oot Hockey
The boot hockey league grew to twelve teams this seasons. This may be attributed to moving
the league from Sunday to Saturday mornings. Because of the size, two six team divisions
were formed with cross-over play-offs scheduled for the last two weeks. Weather again
pushed make-up games back into the warm stretch in February. One official quit because of
the poor treatment he received from teams. After a warning, teams concentrated on playing
for the recreational fun the game provides. 42 games were played. Goat Hill Park was
utilized.
4-on-4 Hockey
The Wednesday league consisted of five teams and the Saturday league had six teams. 35
games were played. Once again, the weather caused postponements and re-scheduling
headaches. Ice conditions were very good when the weather cooperated. This is a self-
officiated recreational league. Rahn and Quarry Parks were utilized.
Basketball
Five upper teams played in the 3-on-3 competitive league while in the 3-on-3 recreational
league five teams also participated. 50 games were played at Black Hawk Middle School and
Woodland Elementary.
Wednesday 5-on-5 officiated leagues were played at Dakota Hills and Black Hawk Middle
Schools. Two - eight team leagues played 80 games. Upper and lower divisions were
formed. On Thursday, eight teams participated in 40 games at Dakota Hills. 4 to 6 teams
were turned away this season due to limited gym space. Jerry Korba provides the officials
through his own association.
Skating Lessons - Outdoors
John Glynn and Kim Hopkins taught skating to 106 students in 14 classes. The indoor
lessons seemed to lower class sizes at the outdoor lessons but there were still solid numbers
to support both options. A need for preschool instruction emerged and staff is interested in
trying to meet this Interest. Weather whacked lessons and caused a cancellation of half of the
final section.
Nature Programs
Six one-shot nature times were planned this winter. Only one had enough registrants to
support conducting the program. Seven girls enjoyed Eco-Mania on February 24. They
played environmental games. Winter Preparedness, Leap Day, Bird Watching, Discovery-Day
and The Circle of Ufe were the other programs offered.
Doa Sled Rides
130 youth enjoyed a short loop in a dog sled pulled by a team of five huskies on Saturday,
February 10. Families could also try their hand at ice fishing and tubing that day. Ward
Wallin brought his team down from Two Harbors.
Walk and Bicycle Club
The new South of the River Recreators Walk and Bike Club has grown to 111 members in
seven cities. This winter a cross-country ski event was held at Terrace Oaks Park in
Burnsville. Eight members enjoyed a trek on the icy trail January 21.
Hot Chocolate
This winter, $1,823.10 was spent on purchasing hot chocolate, cups, napkins and stir sticks.
$2,956.50 was received through sales of the hot chocolate at seven warming shelters. Keep
in mind some supplies are carried over into the next season. The good season was attributed
to opening on schedule, being open during the holiday vacation and staying open until the
scheduled closing. The cold weather might have had something to do with it, too. Staff is
contemplating trying pop machines at one or two sites next season.
Tram) Farm Park Tubing Hill
Once again, this site is'heavily used when weather permits. The one inch rain storm and lack
of snow caused icy hard conditions. Maintenance did a great job improving the hill with the
cooperation of the Streets Division and the use of Dakota County Parks groomer. Without
their work the hill would have been closed several weeks during the season and much sooner
than the actual dosing February 19.
Tubing Hill Reservations
In 1994-95 tubing hill reservations were popular but were often cancelled due to the lack of
snow. In 1995-96, the reservations were popular again but cold weather created problems.
Groups are discouraged because of their need to plan ahead but being held at the mercy of
the weather. 11 reservations were made. 6 were actually held. $346 was earned. The
program will be repeated next season because there is still a demand and it is convenient for
staff to accommodate these groups. 27 other groups called to announce their plans to tube
during open times, as well.
Winter Havride
A hayride and winter picnic at Diamond T Ranch was postponed March 2 and held March 23.
50 adults with disabilities attended and braved the cool day to enjoy a horse-drawn hayride
and hot dogs on an open fire. This event was coordinated with River Valley Project Explore
and the South of the River Recreators.
Skate with Santa
Santa took time out from a busy schedule to skate for an hour at Clearwater Park on
Saturday, December 23. The weather did cooperate for a great skating day and
approximately 200 skaters glided with the big guy trying to get in last minute adjustments to
their wish list.
Outdoor Skating Sites
The eleven outdoor skating sites were open December 21 and Closed February 19. This was
the first full season since 1992-93. The big week attendance-wise was the holiday vacation
week. All sites were well used. After that, a pattern evolved which was similar to the past few
years. Bridle Ridge and Goat Hill were extremely crowded. Clearwater Park was busy on
weekends. Rahn and Quarry were consistently used. Ridgecliff and Sky Hill dropped off
surprisingly in their attendance. Camelian has a small but regular group of skaters.
Woodhaven did well the first half of the season and then use dropped off dramatically. Pilot
Knob and Lexington were poorly used, except for hockey practices.
Staff recommends that Woodhaven, Pilot Knob and Lexington Parks be open from 4-8
weekdays and Noon to 5:00 weekends. This is one hour shorter weekdays and four hours
shorter weekends. This recommendation provides supervised sites when they are most
utilized and requires fewer staff to cover on weekends, freeing one staff to fill in at other sites
as needed.
Staff also recommends that a hockey/pleasure site be added to the east side of the City to
accommodate the heaviest demand area. A site on the west side could be closed if adding a
site concerns resource outlay.
The seven day maintenance schedule was greatly appreciated by staff and skaters. This was
the best season for good ice conditions in this staff person's seven years of supervision.
Once again, hiring an adequate number of seasonal staff was difficult. The last people were
hired just prior to opening. Despite the minimum number of staff, the overall performance
exceeded expectations. Several conscientious, responsible, people-oriented staff served the
various sites. The need remains for available substitutes. This year staff switched sites
midway through the season in an attempt to lessen burnout and situate people in a better
suited park. Supervisors also brought coupons and treats for staff near the end of the season
to brighten their day and show our appreciation.
The non-supervised rinks were monitored through the season. Highview, Slater Acres and
Burr Oaks Park were used regularly while Evergreen and Country Home were rarely used.
Summa
In all, this was a busy season because of the quantity of programs and the strain the weather
put on our efforts. In addition, the Holz Farm Task Force took time and energy for the
preparation of that report. The huge softball program takes shape in January to top off the full
plate. To lighten the load, staff suggests hiring full-time seasonal help to supervise the winter
recreation sites and the seasonal staff involved. The sites are open seven days a week,
through every holiday as well, weekday evenings and all day and evening long on weekends.
Leagues occur six days a week, Wednesdays through Mondays. One never gets time off
when directly responsible for each of these activities.
That is a brief report on each of the programs supervised during the past winter season. Staff
would be glad to respond to comments and questions at the Advisory Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources Commission meeting.
a7lwAii~tjo
Eagan Hockey Association
P.O. Box 21481
Eagan, MN 55121-0481
March 28, 1996
Ken Vrarr
City of Eagan, Park and Rec Dept
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Ken,
I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know what a pleasure it has been having an ice arena
within the city of Eagan. From the Grand Opening nearly six months ago to our Mite Shoot Out
earlier this month, the Eagan Hockey Association has benefited tremendously from this facility.
Various users from within the Eagan Hockey Association to many of our opponents have
contacted me and complimented what a nice facility we have as well as how professionally it is
run including the cleanliness.
Personally my family has benefited from the Learn to Skate Program as well as open skating
sessions. The arena is a great meeting place for the kids, during open skate as well as the various
high school and association games.
As I am sure you and the council have noticed the arena parking lot is generally quite full. Which
indicates to me that the city of Eagan will have a need for an additional sheet of ice in the near
future. On behalf of the Eagan Hockey Association I would be very interested in talking about
making a financial and sweat equity donation similar to what we did for the first sheet. We would
also be w -I ing to commit to up to 1.500 hours of ice, if this would help raise interest in the second
sheet. Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is anything we can do to help achieve the
second sheet of ice.
Please thank your staff for the great job they have done, it has been a pleasure dealing with all
associated with the Eagan Civic Arena.
Best regards,
Mary (ontreili
Eagan Hockey Association
EAGAN SOCCER 612-452-6326 3993 Stonebridge Drive North, Eagan, Minnesota 55123
Ken Vraa
Director Of Parks and Recreation
Eagan City Hall
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Tuesday 12 March, 1996
Dear Ken,
This letter is a follow-up on both our meeting last month, and the meeting with the Parks
Commission. I would first like to assure you that the current Eagan Soccer board intends
to work with you in any way we can to assure there are adequate and well-maintained
facilities in the City of Eagan to support a thriving youth soccer program.
It has become clear over the last few years that Soccer is the fastest growing youth sport
in our community (and most other communities in the state too). The spring sign-ups
have confirmed this in a big way. We have had a 40% increase in registrations for the
recreational program and 15% increase in the traveling program. I have enclosed our
projections for the next three years. These are based on an annual 10% increase which
may be on the low side. I believe based on projected demographics for the Eagan area the
program could peak around the year 2000 (with a spring enrollment of 600 traveling and
1200 recreational players and a fall enrollment of 500 traveling and 2000 recreational
players) and then level off
As you know, we are changing the bantam program (K and 1st grade) to use small-sided
games not requiring goals but merely a marked area of grass. This means we could use
areas of parks that are not big enough for another type of field. We will work with
Dorothy to try and be as creative as possible in using the current facilities. However, the
figures do bring into question the long term ability to supply enough fields especially for
the larger fall program. As I mentioned at the parks commission session, the acquisition
of open space, that could be used for practicing or for additional fields should the need
arise, would be our number one priority.
Another way of alleviating the problem especially in the fall would be the floodlighting of
fields. In the fall because of the lack of sunlight we can only play one game a night on
each field. With floodlights we could play at least three games on each field. Although,
we are supportive of the EAA Football programs efforts on an additional field. We do not
feel that use of the same field for soccer and football works very well and only should be
used if they cannot have separate fields.
570.
Another issue we discussed is the possibility of using the indoor ice area during the spring.
This facility could be used for spring tryouts, practices, and also a six week spring league
(mid-March until end-April). I do not think we would make use of the facility in May as
the outdoor season starts mid-May. The Soccer Board and everybody else I have spoken
to are very supportive of this idea. It would have the added advantage of keeping teams
off the fields when they are at their most vulnerable to damage. As I indicated to you I do
not think it is appropriate for the Soccer Club to run the League (liability and other issues)
but we are prepared to fully support you with items such as referee scheduling.
One improvement that could be made to the current fields is the installation of kick
boards. These are large boards 12 feet high and 20 yds wide for practicing kicking and
shooting. These are installed on some of the Rosemount and Apple Valley fields.
Can you pass this information on to the Parks Commission. Please let me know if the
Eagan Soccer Board can support you, your department or the Parks commission in any
way.
Sincerely,
John T. Bunker
President
EAGAN SOCCER
cc:
Bob Ferderer - EAA Vice President
Dorothy Peterson - City Of Eagan
Betty Wheeler - Eagan Soccer Field Scheduler
Eagan Soccer Board
Eagan Soccer Projections for Players and Field Needs 1998-2000
1995 1996 1996 1996 1996 Fields Needed 1997 1997 1997 1997 Fields Needed
Nbr Of Nbr Of Players Nbr Of Nbr Of Players Nbr Of
SUMMER SOCCER Players Players Per Team Teams VS S M L A Players Per Team Teams VS S M L A
IH Grades K-1 259 400 10 40 5.0 440 10, 44 5.5
IH Grads 2 91 168 12 14 1.81 1 185 10 18 2.3
IH Grades 3-4 135 168 14 121 1 1.51 1 185 16 12 1.41 1
IH Grades 5-7 55 110 10 11 1.4 121 10 12 1.5
Traveling UIO 68 85 13 7 1.1 94 13 7 1.2
Travelin Ulf-U14 182 190, 16 12 2.0 209 16 13 2.2
Traveling U15-U19 68 110 16 7 1.1 121 16 8 1.3
TOTAL Summer 858 1231 102 5.0 3.1 2.6 2.0 1.1 1354 114 5.5 3.8 2.6 2.2 1.3
5 4 3 3 2
FALLSOCCER
IH Grades K-I 453 498 10 50, 12.5 548 10, 55 13.7
IH Grades 2 300 3301 10 33 8.3 363 10, 361 9.1
IH Grades 3-4 376 414 16 26 6.5 455 16 28 7.1
111 Grades 5-7 189 208 10 21 5.2 229 10 23 5.7
Traveling U10 60, 66 13 5 1.3 73 13 6 1.4
Travel' Ul W14 161 177 16 11 2.8 195 16 12 3.0
TOTAL Fall 1539 1693 146 12.5 8.3 7.7 8.0 0.0 1862 160 13.7 9.1 8.5 8.8 0.0
Assumes only using fields through
Field - VS Very Small no goals
Field - S Small 6-aside fields with small goals
Field - M Medium size field with medium goals for 8 -a-side e.g. Bridle Rid e
Field - L Large Field with large goals for 11-a-side e.g. Ohmann
Field - A Adult full size field for 11-a-side with large goals - should have floodlights
Number of fields could be reduced by 50a/. by using fields Friday and Saturdav.
Eagan Soccer Projections for Players and Feld Heads 1986.2000
1998 1998 1998 1998 Fields Needed 1999 1999 1999 1999 Fields Needed 2000 2000 2000 2000 Fiekb Needed
NbrOf Ptayees Mr of NbrOf Player. raw or Nbr Or Player. Nbr or
SUMMER SOCCER Per Tea. Tea.. VS S M L A 1!r" a Per Tea. Teaw VS S M L A PbWt" Per Tear Tenn VS S M A
- 532 -
D I Cnades K-1 484 10 48 6.1 - 10 53 6.7 540 10 54 6.8
IIi (trades 2 203 10 20 2.5 224 1 U 22 2.8 250 10 25 3.1
_IH (trades 3-4 203 16 13 1.6 224 1- 14 1.7 250 16 16 2.0
II I (trades 5-7 133 10 13 1.7 146 10 15 1.8 160 10 16 2.0
Trave ' U10 103 13 8 1.0 113 13 9 1.1 130 -13 10 1.3
_Trav_eling UI 1-014 230 16 14 1.8 253 16 16 2.0 _ 300 16 19 2.3
liiOTACSumnier Traveling Ul S-U19 133 16 8 1.0 146 16 9 1.1 170 16 11 1.3
1490 125 6.1 4.2 2.6 1.8 I .(1 163$ 138 6.7 4.6 2.8 2.0 1.1 1800 150 6.8 5.1 3.2 2.3 1.3
F ALL SOCCER
S' III Grades K-1 603 10 60 15.1 663 10 66 16.6
700 10 70 17.5
II-I Cnade_a 2 399 10 40 10.0 439 10 44 11.0 440 10 44 11.0
IIi 0--r-a- des 34 500 16 31 7.8 551 16 34 8.6 560 16 35 8.8
III (tracks 5-7 252 10 25 6.3 277 10 28 6.9 300 10 30 7.5
Traveling U10 80 13 6 1.5 88 13 7 -17---126 13 9 2.3
Traveling UI 1-UI4 214 16 13 3.3 236 16 15 3.7 380 16 24 5.9
TOTAL Fall 2048 176 15.1 10.0 9.4 9b 0.0 2253 194 16.6 I l .0 10.3 10.6 0.0 2500 212 17.5 11.0 11.1 13.4 0.0
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