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05/17/1999 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS CONMIISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Monday, May17, 1999 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center City Council Chambers A. Tour Patrick Eagan Park, Trail kiosks, Cascade Bay 6:00 pm B. 7:00 PM Regular Meeting 7:00 pm C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:02 pm D. Approval of Agenda 7:10 pm E. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 19,1999 7:11 pm F. Visitors to be Heard 7:12 pm G. Department Happenings Pages 3-4 7:13 pm H. Consent Agenda 7:20 pm (1) Keiffer Addition - Mickey Kieffer Pages 5-8 (2) Chenywood Knoll-Heritage-ITevelopment Pages 9-21 I. Development Proposals 7:21 pm J. Old Business (1) Apollo Business Park - Duke Realty Pages 23-30 722 pm (2) Courtesy Benches Page 31 7:45 pm K. New Business 7:50 pm L. Parks Development Update Page 33 7:51 pm M. Water Resources Update 7:52 pm N. Other Business and Reports (1) Community Mens Chorus Page 35 7:53 pm (2) Subcommittee Updates 8:0011 (3) Cascade Bay Update 8:15 pm (4) Communications 8:20 pm 0. Round Table 8:25 pm P. Adjournment 8:30 pm The City ofEagan 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 person wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the event. If a notice of less than 96 hours is receiver , the City will attempt to provide the aids. ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 1999 MEETING SCHEDULE, NAME Feb Mar Apra May June July Aug Sept Oct- Nov Dec Jan 11 15 19 17 14 19 16 20 18 I5 20' Joseph Bari x x X Terry Davis 0* X X N.Mark Filipi x X X Kevin Gutknecht x X X Barbara Johnson Vice Chair x X x Robert Kane, Jr. (Alternate) X X 0* Bonnie Karson Secretary X X 0* George Kubik x x x Lee Markel[ Chair x x x Daryle Petersen x x x 0* John Rudolph x X X Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Jph Mari Kevin Gutknecht N.Mark Fgipi Teny.Dark George Kubik Robert Kane, Jr. D P r Barbara Tohmn John Rudolph Bonnie K~rson IN Mato UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES 1. Commission Review Wodahop 2. Spring Maintenance Dpinonwadon - A99911- Azo $200 pm..- Planning 6aden We 3. Reoordtlon of Sharon Holf~ck 4. Review revenue sources In Our olpark dedication S. Review Docks 6. Naming Holz Lake (check If named) 7. Seasonal easement at top of Trapp Farm aftwhill 8. Review of bleaches 1 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 1999 MEMBERS JOSEPH BARI 1999 651-454-8442 (H) 1/2002 3033 Timberwood Trail Yes (3 yr. 1999) Eagan, MN 55121 TERRY DAVIS 1997 651-452-2635 (H) 1/2000 4895 Safari Pass Yes (3 yr. 1997) 651-310-8941 (W) Eagan, MN 55122-2690 452-2152 (Home fax) terry.davis@StPaul.com N. MARK FILIPI May, 651-687-9866 (H) 1/2001 836 Overlook Place Yes 1997 612-602-1725 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 1998) mark.fllipi@metc.state.mn.us KEVIN GUTKNECHT 1999 651-454-2890 (H) 1/2002 960 Savannah Road Yes (3 yr. 1999) 651-282-4414 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 kevin_gutknecht@email.msn.com BARBARA JOHNSON 1997 651-452-2609 (H) 1/2001 4535 Oak Chase Road Yes (3 yr. 1998) Eagan, MN 55123 ROBERT KANE, JR. 1999 651-452-3411 (H) 1/2000 1795 Carnelian Lane Yes (alternate 651-714-2035 (W) Eagan, MN 55122 BONNIE KARSON 1998 651-688-6400 (H) 1/2000 3884 North Ridge Drive No (Replaced 612-321-0082 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 Knutson's term 6/97) GEORGE KUBIK 1993 651-452-3887 (H) 1/2002 3053 Pine Ridge Drive Yes (3 yr. 1996) 612-713-5315 (W) Eagan, MN 55121 (3 yr. 1999) George_Kubik@mail.fws.gov LEE MARKELL 1990 651-456-0749 (H) 1/2000 895 Park Knoll Drive Yes (3 yr. 1994) 296-4781 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr' 1997) 297-1157 (Fax) lee.markell@dnr.stace.mn.us DARYLE PETERSEN 1996 651-681-0170 (H) 1/2001 4126 Lantern Lane (3 yr.1998) 612-514-5155 (W) Eagan, , MN 55123 daryle.lee.petersen@medtronk.com JOHN RUDOLPH 1993 651-454-8761 (H) 1/2001 1644 Norwood Court Yes (3 yr. 1998) 612-707-2402 (Fax) Eagan, MN 55122 612-707-2526 (voicemall) irudolph@burnsville.k 12.mn.us 3124199 Eagan City Staff E-Mail: kvraa@ci.eagan.mn.us cmesko@ci.eagan.mn.us golson0d.eaaan.mn.us doeterson@ci.eagan.mn.us Phone # 651-681-4660 ~j.~. MEMO city of eagan TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: MAY 13,1999 SUBJECT: MAY 17 COMMISSION MEETING The May meeting marks the beginning of park tours prior to the meeting. Beginning from the East side of City hall, we will depart at 6:00 p.m. for Patrick Eagan Park and then drive by the new trail kiosk signs installed at the Highline Trail in Thomas Lake Park. The last stop will be Cascade Bay to see the site and activity (or lack of activity as a result of this constant rain pattern we are under). The regular Commission meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. as usual. This month's agenda is not too lengthy since two anticipated development items were recently pulled off the agenda. There are two consent items for approval. The Commission took action on one of the items in March, however, the City Council did not approve the Cherrywood Knoll - Heritage Development because of lot size. A revised design enlarges the lot sizes and nearly keeps intact the proposed park dedication. The open space previously identified as part of the homeowners association is now covered as part of a conservation easement. Since this is nearly the same as the Commission previously approved, it is included as a consent item. The report in the packet provides additional detail. There are two items under Old Business. Referred to the Natural Resources Committee was the issue of tree mitigation for the Duke Realty parcel from last month. The sub-committee met and provided some general direction, and after the meeting went to see a proposed site for additional landscaping. Superintendent Olson has been working with the developer on this issue. It would seem that a very workable program has been developed that provides for new plant material in public places, a cash dedication of some significance along with other mitigation measures. The second item is the courtesy bench issue for park and bus users. A letter was sent to the Minnesota Valley Transit staff with a follow up telephone call. Attached is a memo from C. J. Lilly regarding this issue. As of the writing of this memo, staff has not yet received anything from MVTA. If something should come in, it will be distributed at the Commission meeting, otherwise, the commission may wish to table or defer the item until there is a response. There are no new business items. C.J. has provided a brief memo on park development projects. If the Commission has questions on other activities, please feel free to ask. There are no water resource items at this time. The City has hired Mr. Eric McBeth as the new Water Resources Coordinator. Eric will be starting in June after completion of a research project he is doing with the University of Minnesota. Under Other Business and Reports there is a letter in the packet from the Men's Chorus of Lockhead-Martin requesting community support. Under Sub-committee Updates, John Rudolpf will provide and update from the Cedarvale Task Force meetings he has been attending and the Acquisition/ Development Sub-committee will provide an update of their open space meetings. Should you not be able to attend the tour or the meeting, please call us at 681-4661 so we are aware of how many members to plan for. Respectful) submitted, en Vraa KV:cm Parks and Recreation Department Happenings May, 1999 1. Over 50 youth participated in the first annual Wildcat Mini Tennis Clinic on May 1. Varsity players from the Eagan High School boys and girls tennis team did the actual "hands on" coaching. Each child received a blue ribbon that read: "I tried my best". Numerous inquires were received concerning tennis lessons for the summer. 2. The Mendota Athletic Association will use the Northview soccer fields for tournament play on May 22 and 23. This is the first time that association, which includes the District 197 portion of Eagan, has requested soccer field space from the City. 3. Both the baseball and softball clinics, scheduled for May 8, were cancelled by the high school coaches on the day of the event. Baseball reasoned that they should not attempt a clinic on a wet field and softball was hesitant to expose young softball players to the cold, windy weather experienced that day. Neither varsity team has a back-up date available. Hot dog anyone? 4. The Somali Community will again use the Quarry Park shelter building as a meeting place for the adults to teach the children of their heritage. This week-end activity will begin on June 5 and run through August 29. 5. Meetings about the Yankee Doodle Festival have begun. The event will be held on the Blue Cross Blue Shield soccer fields on June 19 and 20. The Department runs the Little Doodler's Art Tent with some staff and numerous girl scout volunteers. 6. Schedules for EAA spring summer sports are in except for in-house soccer and the pony's level of baseball. From the schedules already received, field space is not an issue. The soccer schedules will be carefully analyzed for efficient use of space. 7. The Arts Council and the Dakota Center for the Arts are working with an attorney (volunteer) to finalized the "merger". Both groups are now offering classes at the Art House. It is interesting to observe the two cultures at work when addressing the need to finalize schedules and procedures for publicity, registration and paying instructors. 8. The Spring Festival at Holz Farm is rapidly approaching. Numerous committees are preparing for the May 23, Noon- 4:00 PM event. Friends of the Farm have already planted an onion patch, hoping to "win the prize" during the Convention and Visitor's Bureau Onion Festival, the end of August. 9. The Summer/Fall issue of the Discover Us! Brochure should be out in every home in the City. The brochure is filled with activities for the summer for youth, teens, families; in Recreation programs, at Cascade Bay, events at the Civic Arena, the summer skating school and much more. 10. Staff have about finished investigating vendors for the Cascade Bay concession. Completion of the concession room is imminent and the first orders will be placed in freezers, refrigerators or in dry storage. 11. The District 196 LCTS committee reviewed two grant applications that have Eagan Parks and Recreation involvement. One provides scholarships for life guard training for youth at risk, the other is a collaborative effort between the Caponi Art Park and the city's Youth Development Program. Both applications were viewed to have merit. 12. Field space was offered to the EVAA travel softball 16 and under team that is comprised of equal Eagan and Apple Valley girls. As it turns out, the team will not need to use the field in 1999. 13. The softball season is up and running. Early adjustments to the schedule were made because of the lack of umpires. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, there will be 4 games on Northview 1-4 to get all of the games covered. 14. The concession stand at Northview is open for the softball season. It will be fully staffed once everyone gets back home from college. 15. Sand Volleyball had managers meetings this past week and will begin the season earlier this year. The start date for both leagues is the week of May 17. 16. The golf leagues through Mendota Par 3 have been well received. The numbers for the leagues are as follows: Juniors League, Thursday - 59 participants Juniors League, Friday - 70 participants Womens League, Wednesday Morning - 19 participants Womens League, Wednesday Evening - 16 participants Seniors League, Monday - 5 participants 17. Persistant rains have hindered many turf and field maintenance activities. Fertilization, broadleaf control and the implementation of a regular field dragging schedule have all been delayed. The lines on many soccer fields will "grow out" and require complete remarking. Staff is attempting to mow in the rain and on weekends as possible. 18. A Dakota County Sentence-To-Service crew has been working in the City the past two weeks. Projects have included mulching islands and installing drain tile at Cascade Bay and also continuing park clean-ups. 19. Staff has received notice that the City has not been awarded a Metro Greenways Planning Grant. The grant was to have been used to begin the planning process for Patrick Eagan Park. The program received twice as many requests as they could fund. A second round of applications will be taken in the fall as funds become available. 20. The Minnesota Legislature appears close to passing regulations pertaining to bleacher safety. As originally proposed, bleachers under 60" in height would be exempted and a warning sign would be required on bleachers over 60". Of the 43 outdoor bleacher in the Eagan system, 42 are under 60", the exception being Goat Hill. The League of Cities has been closely monitoring the situation and will be notifying and informing all cities once final action has been taken. 21. The Arbor Day planting at Walden Heights Park on May 1 was very successful. Many neighbors and other residents participated. All plant materials planned for the east side of the park were planted. Staff will be installing plant materials on the west side later in the year. 22. Staff has nominated the new pavilion at the Lexington-Diffley complex for an award from the Minnesota Park and Recreation Association. Winners will be announced by summer. 23. Thanks to an aggressive "marketing campaign" all maintenance, operations and forestry seasonal positions have been filled. 24. The Twin Cities Tree Trust will begin work for the City in mid-June. Scheduled projects include the creation of a shore fishing deck at Heine Pond and a seating area at Woodhaven Park. G:typing pool/department happenings may k. MEMO city of eagan TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: MAY 13,1999 SUBJECT: KIEFFER ADDITION - CELL KIEFFER BACKGROUND: Ceil Kieffer is requesting preliminary subdivision approval to allow the subdivision of a single family residential lot located south of Elrene Road and west of Dodd Road in the NE 1/4 of Section 24. The subject property is currently platted as Lot 4, Block 7, Hills of Stonebridge. Specifically, the applicant isproposing to subdivide the 38,704 square foot lot into a 15,386 square foot lot and 23,318 square foot outlot. The hills of Stonebridge subdivision was approved in September of 1987. The 224 lot subdivision was processed as a planned development to allow a number of lots to have street frontages less than the 85 foot minimum standard imposed in R-1 zoning districts. It is the intention of the applicant to sell proposed Lot 1 and someday incorporate the outlot with a 4.5 acre property exception to the south (also owned by the applicant) as part of a future single family development. The subject 38,704 square foot is currently occupied by a two-story home that meets all applicable setback requirements. The lot is considered "oversized" and is approximatley twice the size of most lots within the Hills of Stonebridge subdivision. The property is provided street frontage along both Elrene Road, a neighborhood collector street, and Stonebridge Circle which provides driveway access to the lot. This item is scheduled for consideration at the May 25 Advisory Planning Commission. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION: This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION: There are no tree preservation issues with this development 5, WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: This development is located in Drainage Basin J in east central Eagan. This one lot and one small outlot development will generate runoff that will be discharged eventually to Fish Lake, which is a Class I waterbody in the City's water quality management plan. Because this is a small development, and there is already one possible jurisdictional wetland located on the site, staff recommends that no on-site ponds be constructed to treat runoff from the impervious areas of the development parcel. However, a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding is recommended. There is one possible jurisdictional wetland within the development parcel. Staff recommends that: 1. a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding be required for the development. The cash dedication required based on the area and impervious characteristics of the one lot to be developed will be about $330. 2. an undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated boundary of any wetland will be required. 3. a wetland survey be done to determine the presence of any wetlands. FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication for Lot 1 that is proposed for development. 2. This development shall be responsible for a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding. The dedication will be based on the area and impervious characteristics of the one lot to be developed. 3. An undisturbed and unmaintained buffer extending at least 30 feet back from the delineated boundary of any wetland shall be required. 4. A wetland survey shall be done to determine the presence of any wetlands. Kieffer Addition 0 DENOTES IRON MONUMENT SET • DENOTES IRON MONUMENT FOUND I ' 1 40' SCALE IN FEET AREAS a PARCEL A: 15.385.99 SQUARE FEET PARCEL B.' 23.318.21 SQUARE FEET s rJ~ i~ yi \ ~Gr STONEBRIDGE 8s a,,,~ _ Lot 1 M1 Outlot A\ CIRCLE i \ 40 \ '90 L------ - PARCEL A PARCEL 8 That part of Lot t Nock 7, ?.LS air STp11 wGE; Ddots that vat of Lot 4. Block 7, m= CF STONEMSE aaaoto al.ltx Y1wwa.ota .otoh NO .slaty of the *J..aMabW C ,ttc wr.K,ota .tlkh Rss E totr of the "o.rg a4. Cod Ih. I a..nacig at the owt NaUwty mw of sold Lot Cx rnwwctg of MI. nod NaUwrty carver of sold Lot 4 Hoar r Uia'c South 75 das.. 58 mmut 08 coa Nock r, thalc South 78 -19 . 58 mhMd« 08 oscofh Y NMI an as cowmad dog the Nw*%Ndy 81• of NktsL an an OK~ bsor*v6 atag the Na Uiafy mw of add Lot I. a drta+w of 81.18 Tot to the post of sold Lot I, a ditarwe of 51.18 60 to the post of e.vrk.fg of the Is. to be dssat it trwlc. south b.yf;Intg of tM tMo to be d wr6o* nlwla. 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Patesl trts REP inhmoft pratd.d N by DUrtyLandSurvsyDsp U1 taidbcLrmtsdpsN1Eii City of Eagan THIS MAP IS INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY w E C.i.n.Mty D.wl.•m..t Department Thu City of Eagan and Dakota County do not Eoarantoo the, accuracy of this Information and are S not re,sponsiblo for errors or omissions. . MEMO city of eagan TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: MAY 13,1999 SUBJECT: CHERRYWOOD KNOLL - HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND: Heritage Development is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision (Cherrywood Knoll) and a Rezoning to R-1 (single-family residential) to create 23 lots and one outlot on 12.1 acres at 502 Chapel Lane located at the east end of Chapel Lane, south of Hwy. 55 and northeast of Bur Oaks Park in the northeast 1/4 of Section 12. The property is unplatted and contains a single-family residence in the central part of the site, which was constructed in 1966. The site is largely wooded. On the southern portion of the site the highest elevation is 902 and drops to 822 at the west boundary. The northern portion of the site has elevation changes from 864 sloping down to 822 at the northern boundary along Hwy. 55. An easterly extension of Chapel Lane is proposed to provide access to this development. The proposed development has a gross density of 1.9 units per acre. A Variance is requested to reduce front yard setbacks from 30 feet to 25 feet (Lots 1-4 and 21- 23) and 20 feet (Lots 5-20). Outlot A (1.07 acres) is proposed as park land dedication to the city. The developer is also proposing to establish a conservation easement over the northern portion of Lots 19 - 23 which has significant elevation changes and is wooded. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION Heritage Development has re-submitted a development proposal for the site. The 12.1 acre development is responsible for a land dedication of 1.2 acres (10%), or a per unit cash dedication. The developer has proposed a land dedication of 1.07 acres and a conservation easement of 2.24 acres. This combination is consistent with that proposed in the original concept. Discussion The original proposal submitted by Heritage Development was reviewed and approved by the Park Commission at the meeting of February 11, .1999. The City Council subsequently denied the proposal because of concerns related to density and lot size. The proposal included a 1.23 park dedication located in the same area shown on the most recent plan and a conservation easement over an outlot bordering Highway 55. To accommodate the request of the Council, the developer has eliminated the outlot along Highway 55 and incorporated the area into lots thereby reducing the density of the development. In lieu of a conservation easement over the outlot, the developer is proposing that a dedicated conservation easement be placed over those portions of the new lots that had been in the outlot in the original proposal. The proposed dedication area borders the northeast corner of Bur Oaks Park and the corridor that provides access to the park from the north. It has a tree cover of nearly 100% that includes a large number of significant hardwood trees. The lot slopes steeply to the west with grades in many areas at or near one to one. Because of the steep slopes, the potential to use the dedication area as an active park space is very limited. Any grading activity would require the removal of trees and create the potential for significant erosion. The value as park land would be primarily as a visual amenity that provides screening from the development while also preserving a portion of the existing woodland resource. When evaluating a potential land dedication, full credit has typically not been given for those areas having slopes in excess of 12%. Steep slopes can make development costly and have limited use potential. In keeping with this policy, granting full credit for the land proposed for dedication may not be appropriate. As an alternative, accepting a dedicated conservation easement or other non-development clause over a significant portion of contiguous lots may be a means of compensating for the steep slopes and additional .13 acres of land necessary to complete the dedication. Because of the adjoining Highway 55 corridor, limited access, and proximity of an existing park, the need for the proposed easement area to be a dedicated park is negligible. Staff is recommending that the Advisory Commission give consideration to the following: ¦ The trails dedication be in the form of a cash payment at the rate specified in the 1999 City Fee Schedule. ¦ The Park Dedication be met through the acceptance of the 1.07 acre lot labeled as "Park Dedication" on the plan and a dedicated 2.24 acre conservation easement limiting disturbance on those portions of lots 19 through 23 as depicted on the plan. Any encroachment onto that portion of the site dedicated as park for construction or grading requires prior approval by the City. Those portions of the dedicated park that may be disturbed by the developer shall be restored by the developer in a manner deemed appropriate by the City. ¦ Erosion control efforts shall comply with the standards established by the City. TREE PRESERVATION This is a re-submittal of a revised plan for the application originally seen by the APrC in February 1999. Tree Preservation changes include slight changes in the number of trees being removed. Grading limits are basically the same as the original submittal. Site History This 12 acre site is located on the south side of Hwy 55 at the east end of Chapel Lane in the north half of Section 12. The site currently has one single-family residence on it located in the middle of the site. Approximately 75% of this site is covered with some type of significant vegetation. The north 1 /3 and southwest '/2 of the site has steep terrain with existing elevation changes from 814 feet to 902 feet. Significant Vegetation A tree inventory has been submitted for this site. It indicates that there are 374 individual significant trees on site. Individual tree species include oak, birch, ash, hackberry, cottonwood, aspen, black cherry, boxelder, basswood, apple, and spruce. Diameters range from 6 inches to over 30 inches. There are also areas of this site that contain smaller diameter hardwood deciduous trees (less than 6 inches) and smaller diameter softwood deciduous trees (less than 12 inches) growing between the individual 374 identified significant trees. Areas of this type of vegetation are located in the north part of the site and in the southwest part of the site. These areas are smaller in size than what would comprise a significant woodland, but they are an integral part of the vegetation of the entire site. Basically, the trees and woodlands of this development site make up what can be described as a typical mixed northern hardwoods stand. There is almost complete crown cover of the wooded area, with an ideal understory of mixed small trees, shrubs and forest groundcover. The development as proposed will result in the removal of 165 significant trees (44.1 % of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation ordinance allowable removal for this type of development (multiple-lot single-phase single-unit residential) is set at 40% (150 trees). With a significant tree removal in excess of allowable limits there will be tree mitigation applied to this application. As the development is currently proposed, tree mitigation calculates to forty-eight (48) Category B trees (or an equivalent number of Category A or Category C trees) or a cash mitigation of $14,400.00. Additional Concerns ¦ Correctly Place Tree Protection Fence According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance tree protection fencing shall be install either at the drip line or at the perimeter of the Critical Root Zone (CRZ), whichever is greater, of significant trees or woodlands to be preserved. The outer edge of the CRZ is defined as being a distance of one foot per one inch of tree diameter. City Forestry staff shall be notified after the tree protection fence is correctly placed and before grading operations begin so an inspection can take place II ¦ Proposed Retaining Wall Near Park Dedication Area To reduce construction impacts into the 12.07-acre park dedication area, the applicant is proposing to construct a retaining wall behind Lots 9 and 10. Staff is recommending that a field review of the placement of this wall and associated construction impact area take place involving city forestry staff and representatives of the applicant. It is necessary that this wall or the associated tree impact not extend into the park dedication area. ¦ Tree Mitigation/Landscape Plan Staff is recommending that a revised Tree Mitigation/Landscape Plan be submitted that includes the following changes. • Break up the row of Black Hill Spruce trees along the east and south property lines with other conifer and/or deciduous tree species or with clusters of trees with adequate spacing between them. This will help prevent future defoliation by insects (yellow-headed spruce sawfly) ¦ Substitute Black Hill Spruce on the south property line for more shade tolerant conifers and/or deciduous trees. • Heavily landscape the area on top of the proposed retaining wall, behind lot 9, to serve as a safety screening for this six-foot retaining wall (which is located adjacent to park dedication land). ¦ Strategically cluster the proposed boulevard trees into areas where they will serve as buffers from road traffic/headlights/etc. Clusters should be placed on the outside curves of the two road turns and the cul-de-sac. Staff is recommending approval of the Tree Preservation Plan with the following conditions: ¦ To require that Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 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 significant trees/woodlands to be preserved. ¦ To require that the applicant 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 and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing. ¦ To recommend that a revised Tree Mitigation/Landscape Plan be submitted that includes the following changes. ¦ Break up the row of Black Hill Spruce trees along the east and south property lines with other conifer and/or deciduous tree species or with clusters of trees with adequate spacing between them. This will help prevent future defoliation by insects (yellow-headed spruce sawfly) ¦ Substitute Black Hill Spruce on the south property line for more shade tolerant conifers and/or deciduous trees. I~. ¦ Heavily landscape the area on top of the proposed retaining wall, behind lot 9, to serve as a safety screening for this six-foot retaining wall (which is located adjacent to park dedication land). ¦ Strategically cluster the proposed boulevard trees into areas where they will serve as buffers from road traffic/headlights/etc. Clusters should be placed on the outside curves of the two road turns and the cul-de-sac. WATER RESOURCES/WETLANDS This development is a resubmittal of a proposal presented at the February APrC meeting and is located within the watershed of Burr Oak Lake, a Class II indirect contact recreation water body. Runoff from the site will be discharged first to Pond GP-2, a 2- acre pond designated as a nutrient trap in the City's water quality management plan. Pond GP-2 in turn discharges via a lift station to Burr Oak Lake. Staff recommends on-site ponding to treat this runoff prior to discharge to Pond GP-2 and then to Burr Oak Lake. The development parcel is very hilly, with a topographic difference of almost 100 feet from the south-central to the northwest corner of the property. In addition, the majority of the parcel is heavily forested. Staff recommends that the low area in the northwest corner of the site be used to construct a stormwater pond to treat runoff from this development. A cash dedication in lieu of onsite ponding for graded areas not treated by proposed pond is recommended. There are no jurisdictional wetlands within the development parcel. Staff recommends that: ¦ an on-site pond be constructed in the northwest corner of the site to provide on-site treatment for runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should incorporate a 10- foot wide aquatic bench extending from NWL to 1 foot below NWL and side slopes below the aquatic bench should be 3:1 to a maximum depth of 4 feet. The pond should have a minimum surface area and wet volume of .09 acre and 0.22 acre-feet, respectively. ¦ a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding be required for the three lots in the development not treated by the proposed pond in the amount of $1,000. FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. The trails dedication shall be in the form of a cash payment at the rate specified in the 1999 City Fee Schedule. 2. The Park Dedication be met through the acceptance of the 1.07 acre lot labeled as "Park Dedication" on the plan and a dedicated 2.24 acre conservation easement limiting disturbance on those portions of lots 19 through 23 as depicted on the plan. IS, 3. Any encroachment onto that portion of the site dedicated as park for construction or grading requires prior approval by the City. Those portions of the dedicated park that may be disturbed by the developer shall be restored by the developer in a manner deemed appropriate by the City. 4. Erosion control efforts shall comply with the standards established by the City. 5. The Tree Preservation Plan shall be approved with the following conditions: ¦ Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 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. ¦ The applicant 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 and placement of the Tree Protection Fencing. ¦ A revised Tree Mitigation/Landscape Plan shall be submitted that includes the following changes. ¦ Break up the row of Black Hill Spruce trees along the east and south property lines with other conifer and/or deciduous tree species or with clusters of trees with adequate spacing between them. This will help prevent future defoliation by insects (yellow-headed spruce sawfly) ¦ Substitute Black Hill Spruce on the south property line for more shade tolerant conifers and/or deciduous trees. ¦ Heavily landscape the area on top of the proposed retaining wall, behind lot 9, to serve as a safety screening for this six-foot retaining wall (which is located adjacent to park dedication land). ¦ Strategically cluster the proposed boulevard trees into areas where they will serve as buffers from road traffic/headlights/etc. Clusters should be placed on the outside curves of the two road turns and the cul-de-sac. 6. An on-site pond shall be constructed in the northwest corner of the site to provide on-site treatment for runoff from this parcel. The pond excavation should incorporate a 10-foot wide aquatic bench extending from NWL to 1 foot below NWL and side slopes below the aquatic bench should be 3:1 to a maximum depth of 4 feet. 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Pe.ad bus rtsp Mtanrtlon N byO.kahCouoyLardSurvsyD.pttrr.tsndhta.rrsssaf look City of Eagan THIS MAP IS INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY W E C..nw¦my ow.Mp.w..t o.p.n...t Tke City of Eagan and Dakota County do not guarantee the accuracy of this Information and are S not responsible for errors or omissions. MEMO city of eagan TO: ADVISORY PAKS COMMISSION FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: MAY 13,1999 SUBJECT: APOLLO BUSINESS PARK - DUKE REALTY BACKGROUND: This development appeared on the April 19, 1999 Advisory Commission agenda and was referred to the Natural Resources Sub-Committee for further review. PARKS/TRAILS DEDICATION: This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. TREE PRESERVATION This is a re-submittal of a revised plan for the application originally seen by the APrC in April, 1999. For your information, segments of the April APrC report are included concerning site history and significant vegetation. Staff and the APrC Natural Resources Sub-committee have met with the applicant several times since the April APrC meeting with the goal of developing an appropriate Tree Preservation Mitigation Plan. This mitigation plan is presented in the Tree Mitigation Discussion section and again in the Recommendation section. The proposed Tree Mitigation plan has a four-fold approach which will both satisfy the tree mitigation requirements as set forth in the Tree Preservation Ordinance and benefit the community as a whole. Site History This twenty-one acre site is located in Eagandale Industrial Park No. 3, on Apollo Road in the NW of section 11. The site is approximately 75% wooded with a variety of hardwood and softwood deciduous trees. Significant Vegetation A tree inventory has been prepared and submitted for this proposed development. It indicates that there are 127 significant hardwood trees, 56 significant softwood trees, and 129,200 square feet of significant woodlands located within the property proposed to be developed. Significant hardwood trees consist of red and bur oaks, ash, and black cherry (diameters ranging from 6" to 31", 55% of these trees measure between 6" and 8" in diameter). Significant softwood deciduous trees are comprised of cottonwood, boxelder and elm trees (diameters ranging from 12" to 24"). The significant woodlands are comprised of softwood deciduous trees ranging in diameters from 4" to 46"). Because of the size of this existing wooded area, staff has met on several occasions with the applicant representative (Gene F. Ernst, Ernst Associates) with a purpose of determining the most accurate method of inventorying the trees on site. The information provided in the previous paragraph reflects this most recent inventory. The development as proposed will result in the removal of 100% of the vegetation on site. According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance allowable removal for this type of development (multiple-lot single-phase commercial) is set at 47.5% of the existing significant trees and woodlands. With a significant tree and woodland removal in excess of allowable limits there will be tree mitigation applied to this application. As the development is currently proposed, tree mitigation calculates to the installation of 236 Category A trees or 472 Category B trees or 944 Category C trees. The cash mitigation equivalent in lieu of reforestation is $141,600.00. Tree Mitigation Discussion A Tree Mitigation plan has been developed, through discussions with the applicant, city staff, and the APrC Natural Resources Subcommittee, which will a. reforest properties within the City of Eagan which are owned by Duke Realty (following landscape requirements there is no planting space available at the proposed development site), b. provide a cash mitigation to the City of Eagan, c. provide landscape material (shredded wood mulch) to the City of Eagan for public use, and d. provide long-term reforestation of a small parcel of land at the development site. The specific Tree Mitigation proposal involves the following. a. To install 208 trees (equivalent to 280 Category B trees) on four Duke properties as described below. 1. 23 trees at the Sibley Industrial Center - Seneca Road 2. 157 trees at Yankee Place - Hwy 13 and Yankee Doodle Road 3. 10 trees at Sibley II - Alexander Road 4. 18 trees at Sibley I - Alexander Road b. To provide a cash mitigation payment in the amount of $30,000.00 to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Mitigation Fund (this amount is the equivalent of 100 Category B trees). c. To supply to the City of Eagan shredded wood mulch (produced from the processing of removed trees at the development site). This mulch will be delivered to the storage site located at Nicols Road just north of Hwy 13 at the applicant's expense. d. To install 2-0 (two-year-old) tree seedlings into the triangular piece of property at the development site. Details concerning tree species and spacing are to be finalized through communication with city forestry staff. Copies of proposed reforestation sites as well as the wood mulch storage and seedling installation sites are attached. Staff is recommending approval of the Tree Preservation Plan as proposed with the following conditions: a. To install 208 trees (equivalent to 280 Category B trees) on four Duke properties as described below. 1. 23 trees at the Sibley Industrial Center - Seneca Road 2. 157 trees at Yankee Place - Hwy 13 and Yankee Doodle Road 3. 10 trees at Sibley II - Alexander Road 4. 18 trees at Sibley I - Alexander Road b. To provide a cash mitigation payment in the amount of $30,000.00 to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Mitigation Fund (this amount is the equivalent of 100 Category B trees). c. To supply to the City of Eagan shredded wood mulch (produced from the processing of removed trees at the development site). This mulch will be delivered to the storage site located at Nicols Road just north of Hwy 13 at the applicant's expense. d. To install two-year-old tree seedlings into the triangular piece of property at the development site. Details concerning tree species and spacing are to be finalized through communication with city forestry staff. ~4. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS This development is located in Drainage Basin E in central northeast Eagan. The development will generate runoff that is designed to discharge to EP-11 (the on-site ponding area), which is designated as a stormwater management basin in the City's water quality management plan. Pond EP-11 then discharges to Pond EP-1, an 8.4-acre pond designated as a nutrient trap, which is connected to EP-2 via an equalizer pipe. Pond EP-2 is designated as a recreational water body and therefore warrants a higher level of protection. Pond EP-1 in turn discharges to Pond FP-1, an 18-acre pond also designated as a nutrient trap, which in turn discharges to Pond FP-14, a designated stormwater management basin, which then discharges to the Minnesota River bottomlands. There is one recreational classified water body downstream of the proposed development. There are no jurisdictional wetlands within the development area. Staff recommends that the development meet its water quality mitigation requirement partly through on-site ponding, through the construction of EP-11 and the remainder through a cash dedication in lieu of ponding in the amount of $17,700. The proposed ponding area be constructed to meet the City of Eagan's Detention Basin Design Standards with a surface area and wet volume of at least .52 acres and 1.3 acre-feet, respectively. Skimmers of suitable design to the City shall be installed on the outlet of all detention basins. FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. 2. Staff is recommending approval of the Tree Preservation Plan as proposed with the following conditions: ¦ To install 208 trees (equivalent to 280 Category B trees) on four Duke properties as described below. 5. 23 trees at the Sibley Industrial Center - Seneca Road 6. 157 trees at Yankee Place - Hwy 13 and Yankee Doodle Road 7. 10 trees at Sibley II - Alexander Road 8. 18 trees at Sibley I - Alexander Road ¦ To provide a cash mitigation payment in the amount of $30,000.00 to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Mitigation Fund (this amount is the equivalent of 100 Category B trees). ¦ To supply to the City of Eagan shredded wood mulch (produced from the processing of removed trees at the development site). This mulch will be delivered to the storage site located at Nicols Road just north of Hwy 13 at the applicant's expense. ¦ To install two-year-old tree seedlings into the triangular piece of property at the development site. Details concerning tree species and spacing are to be finalized through communication with city forestry staff. 3. This development shall meet its water quality mitigation requirement partly through on-site ponding, through the construction of EP-11 and the remainder through a cash dedication in lieu of ponding in the amount of approximately $17,700. 4. The proposed ponding area shall be constructed to meet the City of Eagan's Detention Basin Design Standards with a surface area and wet volume of at least .52 acres and 1.3 acre-feet, respectively. Skimmers of suitable design to the City shall be installed on the outlet of all detention basins. d,~ 4 iC r k, V I c ~ ~a * M 1~ `Y 1 OP I ~i- lk ICS ip ntilg -OL Jr- I Qi~ObI &.7/ A / MOO'Y3W t i 1 h ~ 1 N ~ I 1 / fl IM 14.Q = Ntt -1777 o `v I[n- 1 N.~ •x W' C i0 I i 14, S yyg~g ~ ~ O 16 4.;V t• ~ 4 • 14• . -iro to X1.7 CO Y 1• aA , The m• i A . t RCAD. T.-T-1776= i lu I iii~l;u I I tool F; it ,!M I VII =I - 6 I ;C "ISO C ; • ~ ~ ~ Q9eCiie6 e A I I , 1111616 >r 20 ,i Ili i iul ICI • •I n • I iIi I I ill I ? I f r Stitt • own 1 i I ti SITE PLAN I MEMORANDUM TO: KEN VRAA FROM: C.J. LILLY DATE: MAY 6, 1999 RE: BUS BENCHES The purpose of this memo is to update you regarding the issue of locating bus benches on park property. On April 20th I sent a letter to the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority requesting their input on this issue. Included with the letter to MVTA were maps and analysis done by myself and Mark Fillipi. The morning of Thursday May 6th I phoned the MVTA offices and spoke to Robin Selvig. She acknowledged receiving our letter but was less than enthusiastic about responding. The issue did not seem to rate very high on their priority scale. I was hoping to receive their reply soon so the information could be incorporated into the parks commission packet. However, after contacting the MVTA, there appears to be little motivation on their part to comply with our request. If a letter is sent, I will promptly let you know. TO: EAGAN PARKS COMMISSION FROM: C.J. LILLY- PARKS PLANNER DATE: MAY 10, 1999 RE: MAY PARKS UPDATE On Saturday morning May 1st, Eagan celebrated Arbor Day at Walden Heights Park. The turn-out was good at approximately 100 volunteers and 12 city staff members. The weather for this years event was simply fantastic, sunny skies and a warm breeze. Gregg Hove and I recalled an Arbor Day five years ago at South Oaks Park where a cold front had just dropped over 6 inches of snow. This years event was one of the best ever; great weather and plenty of help. The objective of this years Arbor Day planting was to: 1. Reduce soil erosion with strategic plantings. 2. Create a partial visual screen and better define the limits of park property. 3. Enhance park and neighborhood aesthetics. 4. Landscape the park entry sign at the corner of Cliff Road and Thomas Lane. To achieve these objectives, volunteers & staff planted 67 trees, 55 perennials and 106 shrubs. Additional landscaping for the playground, parking lot and ball field will be scheduled for this years Fall planting. This month a playground was ordered for Walden Heights Park. The total cost of the play structure was just under $25,000. Staff acknowledges there is a significant amount of play value in this Miracle play structure for the price. Site preparation shall be scheduled for early August with installation in late August. For 1999 the City Parks Department will focus on completing various tasks in the north 9 acres of Walden Heights which is considered the "Active Park". The south 11 acres is a "Passive Park" and is not scheduled for significant work till 2000. However, one item that must be completed in the south park this month is trail access points from the north and west. The grades for these access points must be carefully coordinated with Lundgren Brothers, the developer of Stonecliff. Currently two very large homes are being constructed at the north access and two are soon to be constructed at the west entry. Staff has also contacted local paving firms for a price quote to install these two trail segments. Due to long steep slopes, these trail segments would quickly erode if not paved. Where the trail levels out, we have the option of using crushed stone instead of bituminous to achieve a more rural / passive park aesthetic. PROPOSAL FROM: LOCKHEED-MARTIN MEN'S CHORUS TO: CITY OF EAGAN, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT This is a proposal from the members of the Lockheed-Martin Men's Chorus to the City of Eagan seeking permission to be recognized as a community based chorus under the name Eagan Men's Chorus. Background The men's chorus began as the Sperryaires under the sponsorship of the Sperry Corp. about 15 years ago. Under the company sponsorship of Sperry, Unisys, Loral and more recently, Lockheed, the chorus matured into an accomplished musical group which is recognized for its community service of providing enjoyment to nursing homes, senior centers, civic events, churches as well as in-plant concerts. The group also participates with other members of the Associated Male Chorus's of America from around the upper midwest and Canada in annual massed concerts. Under corporate sponsorship, the chorus membership has, until recently, been limited to company employees and retirees. The chorus has also been prohibited from raising outside financial support by holding fundraising events. With the downsizing and significant changes in Unisys and Lockheed, chorus membership has decreased to a critical level. Company financial support has also diminished to an emergency level. The only solution to ensure continued musical enjoyment for the members and to continue to be a valuable service to the community appears to be a change to a community based format. Proposal 1. The Lockheed-Martin Men's Chorus would no longer exist as a company sponsored organization, but will be recognized as the Eagan Male Chorus under the auspices of the City of Eagan. 2. The Chorus Members recognize that the City does not currently have a budget to provide financial support to the chorus, but will permit the chorus to hold fund raising concerts and to solicit contributions from interested individuals and companies. The chorus will provide suitable recognition to contributors. 3. The chorus will recruit members from Eagan and surrounding communities. 4. The chorus will be available to perform at civic functions on a mutually agreed upon schedule. 5. The chorus will continue to provide a community service by performing at nursing homes, senior center functions and churches. 6. The music performed-by the chorus is specifically written for male voices. No discrimination is implied or intended. The chorus is committed to supporting the efforts of others to form a women's chorus and to cooperate in the performance of joint concerts. The chorus members respectfully request favorable consideration by the City of Eagan to this proposal. We would also welcome the opportunity to discuss this proposal in further detail. If you have questions about the chorus, this proposal or would like to arrange a meeting. please contact any of the following persons: Roscoe Evavold - 687-3278 Tom Laska - 456-3080 Paul Carlton - 456-3166 esota Valley Transit Authority 1., East Highway 13 • Burnsville, MN 55337 Ph. (612) 882-7500 • Fax (612) 882-7600 • E-mail: mvta@mvta.com May 7, 1999 C.J. Lilly City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122-1897 Dear Mr. Lilly: Thank you for allowing the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) the opportunity to review the City of Eagan's plan for locating bus benches in the community. We would like to offer several comments for your consideration: • Bus benches need to be along the routes and adjacent to the street. Keep in mind the direction the bus is traveling when placing benches. Benches located in a park may not be visible by bus drivers and riders could be missed. • The City of Burnsville has established an ordinance licensing bus benches (copy attached). The companies providing benches submit a list of preferred locations to the city for approval. The MVTA reviews the list for appropriateness and placement of benches proceeds. This seems to be working for Burnsville. • When the benches were removed from the City of Eagan several years ago, we received specific suggestions from passengers and bus drivers for placement of bus benches at the following locations: - Letendre & Coachman (on Coachman approximately 100 feet west from Letendre) - Silver Bell & Blackhawk (on Silver Bell approximately 100 feet north of intersection) - Beau d'Rue & Rahn (any corner) - Silver Bell & Beau d'Rue (bench was previously in this area) - Place along bus routes near neighborhoods (no specific locations given) Public transportation for Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Prior Lake, Rosemount, and Savage • Benches should generally be placed along local routes, as the express buses pick up the bulk of their riders at the Park & Ride lots. • Will the benches be movable? This makes it easier to change a bench location if a bus route changes. Best wishes as you proceed with this project. If the MVTA may be of further assistance, please let us know. Sincerely, Robin Selvig Executive Assistant c: Beverley Miller 05-17-1999 02:33PM MICHAEL GFERBER 10'J 551 454 0525 P.02 May 17, 1999 Ken Vraa, Parks & Recreation Director City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 - Dear Ken, I am writing you regarding the Eagan...Foreyer Green! program which is a collaborative effort of the City of Eagan, Eagan Foundation, Eagan Healthy Community Initiative and the Eagan Chamber of Commerce. The Eagan Foundation has been the fiduciary agent and primary fund raising initiator for this project. Simply put. t e Eagan Forever Gr en! program is an innovative extremely quick response to the storms of last May which devastated many trees in our area. Even from the very first meeting, there was discussion of this being a lasting permanent program to continue efforts beyond the fall of 1999 which will be the final tree distribution for this program. By then, we will have planted 10,000 trees in total--5,000 potted trees and 5,000 seedlings. At the same time, we have been educating adults and youth regarding trees. Another benefit has been the volunteer efforts of several hundred youth, residents and business people. I have been asked to write to you regarding continued efforts to partner in environmental efforts for tree preservation and replacement as well as other appropriate parks and trails efforts beyond the fall of 1999. 1 am presently co-chair of the Eagan Foundation Fund Raising Committee. I have served on the Eagan-Forever Green- Task Force since it began. I am also a member of the Eagan Chamber of Commerce. Our hope is that you will discuss this at the Advisory Parks Commission meeting. We would be happy to meet with the Commission if you so desire. If you have any questions or if I can be of service in any way, feel free to call me at 651-454-3066. Thank you. Sincerely, Michael G. Ferber, CFRE Eagan Foundation MGF: mgf cc: Tom Endersbe TOTAL P.02 Subject to approval ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 19,1999 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on April 19, 1999 with the following Commission Members present: Joseph Bari, Terry Davis, N. Mark Filipi, Kevin Gutknecht, Barbara Johnson, George Kubik, Lee Markell Daryle Petersen and John Rudolph. Members Kane and Karson were not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation; Dorothy Peterson, Superintendent of Recreation; Paul Olson, Parks Superintendent; Gregg Hove, Forestry Supervisor; CJ Lilly, Parks Planner; Pam Dudziak, Planner; Jim Storland, Water Resources Technician and Cherryl Mesko, Recording Secretary. Chairman Markell presented past Commission Members Farlee and Vincent with a plaque of appreciation for their many years of service to the Advisory Commission. Both Farlee and Vincent commented that they have enjoyed their participation on the Commission. wassmosomm Barbara Johnson moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as presented. George Kubik moved, John Rudolph seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 1999 as presented. - There were no visitors that wished to address the Commission under this agenda item. Items highlighted by Director Vraa included preparation for the Summer/Fall Discover Us! Brochure, Holz Farm spring clean-up on May 1, beginning of rugby at Lexington Diffley on April 18, beginning of cricket at Walnut Hill in May, registration of 224 adult softball teams, installation of new trail kiosk signs, Dakota County STS crews have begun 1999 projects, spring trail sweeping has been completed and the tree inspector will be on staff beginning April 19. Barbara Johnson moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council: Replat - Kwik Trip, Inc. This development shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication. • This development shall meet its water quality mitigation through on-site ponding, through the expansion of EP-4. The pond shall be constructed to meet the City of Eagan's Detention Basin Design Standards with a surface area and wet volume of at least 26 acres and .8 acre-feet, respectively. Skimmers of suitable design to the City shall be installed on the outlet of all detention basins. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 19, 1999 Page 2 APOLLO BUSINESS PARK - DUKE REALTY INVESTMENTS Following a brief introduction, Planner Dudziak provided the background for this development. A review of parks and trails dedication and water quality/wetlands issues followed. Forestry Supervisor then reviewed the tree preservation issues noting that this development results in the removal of 100% of the vegetation on site. The allowable removal for this site is 47.5% and will result in significant tree mitigation. Member Kubik asked what was proposed for the outlot on the south side of this proposal. Planner Dudziak stated that it will be developed similarly but there is no specific plan at this time. Kevin Mahs of Duke Construction stated that this is an industrial zoned project. Because of the grading needed on the site it is necessary to clear the site completely. The developer is completely aware of the level of mitigation required for this project and will abide by the City's recommendation. They would prefer to plant on currently owned property. Member Kubik asked what the percentage of impervious surface was with this development. Mr. Mahs responded that there is approximately 80% impervious surface. Member Johnson asked if planting could be accommodated on other sites at a later date. Member Kubik stated that the preference would be to plant on existing properties but that the City should look at all options. Following further discussion, George Kubik moved, Terry Davis seconded with all members voting in favor to refer this issue to the Natural Resources Subcommittee for further review before returning to the Advisory Commission at their May meeting. A meeting date was set for 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 4. 9WHUM NORTHVIEW PARK ROAD EXTENSION Director Vraa presented a brief background of the issue noting that the Commission has reviewed this issue at two previous meetings as well as a recent sub-committee workshop. He noted that at the workshop session, it was the consensus of the group that the church should prepare a cost sharing proposal for the construction of the parking lot and that it should be for a specific dollar amount rather than a percentage of construction costs. Discussion also occurred about the number of parking stalls that might be built for shared parking. Since the church needs only 24 more parking spaces, the group discussed the idea of building only 24 spaces versus 55 spaces shown on previous plans. The church also agreed to pay $25,000 towards the construction of Option Plan C and would share the expense of stormwater management. They would also negotiate how maintenance would be provided. Member Petersen stated that the sub-committee discussion focused on the need for 24 spaces. He opined that the park may not be ready for 55 parking spaces as shown. Member Davis stated that in addressing the question of typical parking for a community park it was noted that 55 spaces was a low number for that use. Member Johnson added that she did not think the discussion restricted parking to 24 spaces. Member Petersen clarified that the discussion was that the church needed 24 spaces and that could be facilitated easily on park property. Member Bari stated that the sub-committee discussed 55 parking spaces and added that the parking lot should be built now at today's costs rather than adding to it several years from now when the costs will be considerably higher. Member Davis opined that this was also the best location for the parking lot. Members Petersen and Markell disagreed. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 19, 1999 Page 3 In response to a question, Director Vraa clarified that typically parking occurs adjacent to a park's entrance. Although it would be ideal to have a master plan for Patrick Eagan Park before parking was developed, Vraa added that this appears to be the most logical location for parking. Member Petersen stated he doesn't disagree with 55 spaces at this site, however, the only action necessary is to respond to the church's need for 24 spaces. He added that this may in fact be a good solution but did not want to be premature in adding an additional 31 spaces at this time. Member Markell added that the church is contributing $25,000 toward the construction of the 24 parking spaces. Member Davis opined that to build 24 spaces now would be a poor use of City funds. It is known that the current entrance to Patrick Eagan Park will be closed, there is a clear need for parking for this park and 55 spaces is a fairly small amount for a community park. Member Markell clarified that the church's parking lot would also be accessible for park users. A representative of Advent United Methodist Church confirmed that the church had always intended to share their parking lot with Patrick Eagan Park. Member Markell added that it is hard to believe that the park would need more parking beyond what was already being provided. Member Davis opined that no matter how many parking spaces may be available for shared parking the City will still need to insure they can provide parking for their own needs for Patrick Eagan Park. Member Filipi stated that if the original goal was to preserve open space on the site, no additional parking should be planned before determining exactly how much parking is needed. Member Petersen reiterated his concern for placing more than 24 parking spaces on the site before a Master Plan is prepared. Member Davis responded that in reviewing the 24 space layout there were some safety issues regarding traffic flow into and out of the site. Member Vraa stated that when Patrick Eagan Park is developed the City will need to provide parking to meet City Code and will need to make sure the church's peak times don't conflict with the park's peak times for parking. He also noted that other nature centers have approximately 55-60 parking spaces and staff hasn't pursued a specific design for 24 spaces. Member Kubik added that in reviewing this proposal the Commission has generally looked at a roadway going through the parking lot which would not provide a good safe scenario for the 24 parking spaces being discussed. Following further brief discussion, Joseph Bari moved and Terry Davis seconded a motion to guarantee 24 parking spaces on park property for Advent United Methodist Church to utilize and to build an additional 31 parking spaces at the same time. Those voting in favor included Kevin Gutknecht, George Kubik, Terry Davis, Barbara Johnson and Joseph Bari. Those voting against the motion included Lee Markell, John Rudolph, Daryle Petersen and N. Mark Filipi. The motion passed. PARK/BUS BENCH Following a brief introduction and background by Director Vraa, Member Filipi referenced the memo included in the packet reflecting his research and comments. Barbara Johnson moved, Daryle Petersen seconded with all members voting in favor to approach MVTA for their recommendations for site locations. Member Davis added that he didn't know that there should be a great deal more time or expense spent on pursuing this issue. Member Petersen opined that the comments from the MVTA should bring this issue to closure so that the information can be forwarded to the City Council as they've requested. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 19, 1999 Page 4 DISCOVERY PARK UPDATE Director Vraa stated that the Discovery Park proposal was discussed at a City Council workshop where the owners of Skyline Displays have expressed an interest in having this park be a joint community project. They envision that Skyline will develop the park with donations from companies and individuals and that within 10 years the park would be donated to the City of Eagan. Member Johnson asked if there was a time frame to complete the park. Director Vraa stated that it appears that the park will be phased and again, it is hoped that the community will have an active part in constructing this park. Member Markell asked if there would be a workshop or subcommittee meeting for the Advisory Commission to review the proposal. Director Vraa responded that as soon as one is prepared it will provide for a master plan of the site and will certainly come through the Advisory Commission for their review. Vraa noted that the owners have already incorporated some changes suggested by the Commission previously. ARBOR DAY RESOLUTION Director Vraa provided a brief background and reviewed the proposed Arbor Day events. Daryle Petersen moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend that the City Council adopt the Arbor Day Resolution as presented. ADOPT 1999 WORK PLAN Director Vraa provided a brief background and referenced minutes from a March 22 workshop session where the Commission identified their priorities for the 1999 work program. He noted that the City Council is working on the overall work plan and will want to incorporate the Commission's recommendations. Terry Davis moved, George Kubik seconded with all members voting in favor to adopt the 1999 work program identified on page 32 of the packet. Pis, Director Vraa stated that all parks development updates were included in a memo included in the packet. W AT. DAKOTA COUNTY WETLAND HEALTH SURVEY REPORT Following a brief introduction by Water Resources Technician Jim Storland, two members of the Citizens Wetland Monitoring Project provided a detailed report of the data collected by citizens. The project was designed to get citizens involed with local wetlands and is being funded by a grant. Approximately 40-50 hours of volunteer time is spent per year to study several wetlands throughout the county. Four wetlands in Eagan were studied including one in Thomas Lake Park, Rahn Park, near Town Center and at the intersection of Diffley and 35E. Jim Storland concluded by presenting Jane Tunseth and Tom Goodman with a certificate of appreciation for their continued effort with this project. Advisory Parks Commission Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 19, 1999 Page 5 FROG CALL SURVEY REPORT Water Resources Technician Storland provided a brief report on a frog call survey recently completed within 12 wetlands. The variety of frogs discovered provides information on the health and diversity of specific wetlandss and it was noted that 6 different species of frogs were found during this survey. Member Kubik asked if this would be an ongoing study and Technician Storland stated that he would like to see it continue. PARK SITE FUND PRINT-OUT Director Vraa noted that a copy of the Park Site Fund monthly statement was included in the packet as the Commission has previously requested. He noted that the report did not reflect interest earnings of the fund. BUDGET Director Vraa noted that staff has just begun work on the 2000 budget and would welcome input and questions from the Commission. SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES There were no subcommittee meetings to report on. CASCADE BAY UPDATE Director Vraa stated that work is continuing on Cascade Bay with concrete decking, landscaping and the slide towers remaining as the most critical elements. COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications items for the Commission to review. ARBOR DAY POSTER JUDGING The Arbor Day poster judging was scheduled to occur immediately following the Commission meeting. salsom Member Rudolph stated that the Cedarvale Task Force will be meeting monthly and will report back in May how the group is progressing. He noted that they are moving quickly but there is a lot of work remaining. Member Davis commented on a flyer he received recently from Eastview Athletic Association regarding their web site. He suggested that the City take a look at how they can link to some other agencies as well as provide an interactive site for each park similar to the way Dakota County does. Sagami= George Kubik moved, Kevin Gutknecht seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Secretary Date