12/16/1999 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday, December 16, 1999
7:00 PM
Eagan Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
A. 7:00 PM Regular Meeting 7:00 pm
B. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance 7:02 pm
C. Approval of Agenda 7:03 pm
D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November, 1999 7:04 pm
E. Visitors to be Heard 7:05 pm
F. Department Happenings Pages 3-4 7:06 pm
G. Consent Agenda 7:15 pm
(1) Oakwood Heights 3d Addition - Mendota Homes Pages 5-11
(2) Hawthorne Suite Hotel - Stahl Construction Pages 13-23
H. Development Proposals
(1) Murphy Farm 3 Addition Ray Miller Pages 25-36 7:16 pm
1. Old Business 7:45 pm
J. New Business
(1) Basketball Proposal Pages 37-39 7:46 pm
(2) Teen Issue Pages 41-53 8:15 pm
(3) Set January meeting date 8:30 pm
K. Parks and Recreation Update 8:31 pm
L. Water Resources Update
(1) Fish Lake CIP Pages 55-64 8:40 pm
M. Other Business and Reports
(1) Holz Farm Annual Report Enclosed 8:50 pm
(2) Subcommittee Updates 8:55 pm
(3) Parking/Impervious Surface Task Force Update 9:00 pm
(4) Set Meeting - Tree Mitigation Fund Task Force 9:05 pm
(5) Set January Meeting - Moonshine Park Planning 9:06 pm
(6) Communications Page 65 9:07 pm
N. Round Table 9:10 pm
0. Adjournment 9:15 pm
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, a-'t rigs, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, se u or utation,
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 event. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids.
ADVISORY
1999 MEETING SCHEDULE
F7 NAME Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan
11 15 19 17 14 19 16 20 18 15 16
Joseph Bari x X X X X X
Terry Davis 0* X 0* X
N.Mark Fliipi 0* X
Kevin Gutknecht x X X 0 X X
Barbara Johnson vice Chair x X X X X X 0* X
Robert Kane, Jr. (Alternate) X 0* 0* X X
Bonnie Karson Secretary x 0* x 0* 0* X X
George Kubik x x x X 0*
Lee Markell Chair x x x x x x x x
Daryle Petersen X X * X 0* X
John Rudolph x X X X X X X X
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Recreation Sub-Committee Natural Resources Sub-Committee Acquisitian/Development Sub Committee
Joseph Bari
Kevin Gutknecht N.Mark Filipi Terry Davis
George Kubik Barbara Johnson
Robert Kane, Jr. Daryle Petersen
John Rudolph Bonnie Karson
Lee Markell
UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES
January....toonshine Park Planning Meeting 1. Commission Review Workshop
January Tree Mitigation Fund Review 2. Spring Maintenance Demonstration
3. Recognition of Sharon Holbeck
4. Review revenue sources in lieu of park dedication
5. Rei v Docks
6. Hc'a Lake (check if nan-zed
7. Sea dl easement at top of Trapp Farm tubing hill
8. Wetland and Setback Buffers
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: KE, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: DECEMBER 13,1999
SUBJECT: DECEMBER 16 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
Traditionally the December Commission _'ff -,ida is relatively small but not so thi ,
The Commission has many issues to consid-°° t'-'s onth and items to plan for.
Following the agenda approval and department happenings, there are two consent items for
Commission action.
Relative to the development proposal, the Commission is urged to visit the ntrance to I *hawk
Park to help prepare for review of the Murphy Farm 3l' Addition. This propo~ d has " lot"
(lot # 18) on the plan. This flag lot takes access from Murphy Parkway app 3 m~F1 a €
prior to the entrance to the park where the driveway transverses approximately 320 t tl
hillside, with a portion of the grade at 10%. `le the slope meets the minimum engin& ing
standards for grades, there are obvious concerns given the location of this driveway. Please
review the memo in the packet and take the opportunity to visit the location.
Although there are no Old Business items there are several items under Y -r'°lusiness. The City
Council has directed the Commission to' a F<•oposal from a privz
approximately six acres of land to construct -basketball facility. Mr. G`n- , loam wili be at the
meeting to present his proposal. A memo is included in the packet regarding this item. Staff was
hopeful that Mr. oarn would be able to supply some information concerning his proposal in the
packet, but as of the writing of this memo, nothing has been received. Should any information
arrive in time to be included, it will be inserted at the back of the packet.
The second item refers to "Teens". Recreation Supervisor Pau' i Nowariak w ;)repare
a background report for the Commission on the needs and pro opportunities f ±ens.
This was to be a base from which the Commission could under ke amore extensive rep v.
Meeting the needs of teens is one of the more difficult programming issues a community faces
because teens represent such a diverse group of interests that change rapidly. This report begins
the process of focusing the Commission's attention to the issue and raises the question as to what
is the appropriate response to their needs for recreational services and emotional support.
The third item is establishing the date for the January meeting, which is currently scheduled for
Martin Luther King Holiday on January 17. Staff is suggesting Thursday, January 13 for the
January meeting.
Under Parks and Recreation update the Superintendents of Parks and of Recreation will present
updates within their respective divisions.
Water Resource Coordinator Eric McBeth will be reviewing the Fish Lake CIP under Water
Resources Update. Attached is earlier memo from the consulting firm of Bonestroo, Rosene,
Anderlik and Associates that previews two options for a lift station to be able to artificially draw
down Fish Lake. The intent is to control lake macrophite. Because of funding for the project,
staff is looking for direction on this item. If appropriate, a recommendation to proceed with plans
and specification for bidding would be in order.
There are several items under Other Business and Reports. Chair Markell provided the annual
Friends of the Farm report to the City Council at their workshop on the 61}' of December. A copy
of that report is enclosed for your review. Reports from sub-committees and the special task
force on parking/impervious surface follows. Staff is requesting that the Commission set meeting
dates for two other task force issues; use of tree mitigation funds and Moonshine Park Planning.
The final item is communications, which in this case is the petition from seniors for a senior center
facility. As you are aware, the City Council directed staff to consider the wis and needs for a
community center, including this request from the seniors.
As always, if you are unable to attend please give staff a call at 681-4661.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Vraa
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Department Happenings
Dec. 1999
1. The unseasonably warm weather has delayed the flooding of outdoor ice rinks, The maintenance staff had been
scheduled to begin double shifting the week of 12/6 to build base ice however, the double shift schedule is now
on hold until the day and evening temperatures are consistently below freezing. Staff has wet down the rink
areas to help facilitate a quick freeze up once the cold temperatures arrive. It will take from 7-10 days of
consistent flooding to build a good rink.
2. Maintenance staff has begun the refurbishing of the g i at f ; ioLi-o. to r >r ii,. use a a.
classroom. Improvements include rewiring, insu',-" rx.l * ro: ag, the -,rali , on of the windows and
plumbing. Many of the materials were obtained throe donations obtained by the fart Council. Completion is
expected by Christmas. Classes will begin on January 40'.
3. As a part of an Eagle Scout, a new monument sign has been installed in front of the old "Eagan Town Hall".
Staff assisted with the project design and the installation of the stone planter.
4. Eagle Scout has begun the development of a "historical trail" through Eagan as his final project. He has
been working with staff and the Historical Society to identify sites and routes.
5. Staff will be preparing an application for a metro Greenways planning grant to be used for the Pail i;_ 1~ i::: _uan
Park. Earlier this year a similar application was not successful. The competition for the planning dcilars
remains very keen.
6. Red Pine Elementary School has raised funds for the installation of the 2d phase of their playground. City
maintenance staff will do the installation next summer. City staff has been involved throughout the process.
The school is adjacent to Hidden Comer Park,
7. Park Staff will be installing a prototype dugout screen at the Lex/Diff fields. If Successful, The 11
allow Eagan Fastpitch To better accommodate tournaments in Eagan. Staff has been working with ,veral of
their representatives to develop feasible solutions. Foul balls have been a cause of concern during tla.ir previous
tournaments.
8. Manager's Meetings for the winter sports are being held on December 13 and 14 with the season bey>i n,l ia
after the first of the year. The number of teams registered for outdoor sports went down, but I believe X . wain
weather has had a hand in that. The number of teams registered is as follows for winter leagues:
Basketball
Sunday Men's 5-on5- 8 teams
Wednesday 3-on-3- 8 teams
Wednesday 5-on-5- 17 teams
Boot Hockey
Saturday Men's - 5 teams
Broomball
Sunday Men's - 8 teams
Co- Rec Broomball
Friday- 18 teams
4-on-4 Hockey
Wednesday- 6 teams
Volleyball
Women's Power - 16 teams
Men's Power - 8 teams
Co- Ed Power Officiated - 12 teams
Co - Ed Beginning Officiated - 14 Teams
Co - Ed Recreational - 16
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9. An erosion control task force of city staff has been formed. The task force was spawned after discussions over
the past few months between Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth and City Engineer Russ Matthy's
about how best to address soil erosion in the city. Recent challenges at several construction sites helped to
trigger the need to improve coordination for monitoring and for taking possible enforcement actions at these
developments. Represented on the task are city's newly hired construction inspector and staffs from building
inspections, code enforcement, engineering, utilities, and water quality. From November through April, the task
force will meet monthly, and from May through October, it will convene semi-monthly. At the December 28,
1999 meeting, erosion control specialists from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Dakota County
Soil and Water Conservation District will attend to coordinate and network with the group.
10. Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth has sent a letter requesting consideration of a conservation
easement along the southwest shoreline of wetland LP-47 at the Majestic Oaks- 2°d Addition. In the past,
Owner/Developer Brad Swenson Of Tri-Land Companies has indicated little willingness to consider such an
easement to help to secure that part of the site. At this time, it is unknown how or whether he will respond to
this formal request.
11. The Water Resources Division is preparing it Year 2000 work plan. Preliminarily, the plan outlines about two-
dozen broad categories, each subdivided into generalized tasks. Much of the outline includes work carried over
every year, but the plan also contains commitments for previous grant projects and initiatives for future water
quality improvement efforts. The plan also highlights generalized activities covering a 3-year time frame, from
2000 to 2002.
12. The Water Resources Division has secured the appropriate permits from the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources to aerate eight (8) of Eagan's lakes this winter, the same waterbodies as last year. An additional
report has been filed for LeMay Lake, which is being proposed for an aeration this year. In addition, the
division is planning on purchasing a solar powered, portable aerator in 2000. This unit will be tested for its
expanded utility in the city. How, when, and whether the aerators will be deployed at all, however, depends
completely on temperature and precipitation regimes this winter.
13. At the end of November, Water Resources Coordinator Eric Macbeth attended the 1999 International
Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society in Reno, Nevada. Most of the conference
sessions were moderately to highly technical in nature. Of particular interest to the City of Eagan, Macbeth
attended a pre-conference workshop on phosphorus inactivation in lakes. The information gained and contacts
made at this workshop are expected to help the Water Resources Division best implement the application of
alum at the dosing station that is treating Eagan's Fish Lake. The workshop was co-facilitated by two of the
nation's leading experts on phosphorus in lakes and on the lake restoration and management. They have co-
authored a well-known book on the subject.
14. The Youth Development program sites have been bustling with activity this fall. Participants enrollment at
Wescott reached 120 youth. Twenty-four of these youth are teens, fifteen are preschool and the rest are
elementary school age. Quarry Park participant numbers are up to thirty youth.
15. We are looking forward to exciting programs for the winter break at both sites. One event will be a Happy New
Year Millennium Party which includes Pop-culture trivia games, making a time capsule and sampling food fads
from the 20t1i century.
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
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DATE: DECEMBER 8,1999
SUBJE : OAKWOOD HEIGHTS 3RD ADDITION - 'TENDOTA HOMES
BACKGROUND
The site is located north of Wilderness Run Road in the SE 1/4 of Section 26. Th Oakwood
Heights condominium development was initially approved in 1982 and cox is: 1 'three
buildings. Two of the buildings have been constructed and total 12 units, " 'uil g
site was previously graded with the initial development. The remain ; ':,'ie third
condominium building has changed ownership several times in the in f.t v~v> g years since
the initial two buildings were completed. Mendota Homes purchased the building site and
began construction of seven townhouse-style condominium units on the lot earlier this fall.
Mendota Homes and the current condominium homeowners' association have agreed to
divide the common property (Outlot A, Oakwood Heights) so that the new building will
have a separate homeowners' association and separate ownership of the lai I •c m ding
their buildings. The conveyance of a portion of Clot A requires that the prop •ty be
subdivided; hence, Mendota Homes has submitted this application for Preliminary
Subdivision.
The proposed subdivision splits the northern portion of Outlot A encompassing the
building site from the remainder of Outlot A, which surrounds the two existing buildings.
The northern portion of Outlot A, along with the building site (Lot 1) and two remnant
parcels from a previous subdivision (Outlots B and C, hark Knoll) will be combined into a
single parcel underlying the new condominium bull.:i : z.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION
There are no parks or trails dedication requirements for this Preliminary Subdivision.
TREE PRESERVATION
There are no tree preservation issues with this development.
WATER UAL DS
This subdivision will generate runoff that enters the existing stormwater = on
to the eastern end of a high quality wetland, LP-50, which is located directly w+ c;f the sit n
Walnut Hill Park. Within a short distance, stormwater exits the wetland to the south and
flows through a series of ponds and conveyances leading to Thomas Lake. LP-50 currently has
the highest biodiversity of aquatic plants known to any wetland in Eagan, making it one of
the city's highest quality wetlands. However, there are few concerns regarding potential
negative impacts to this high quality resource from fl-ds development; additional stormwater
volumes to the wetland are not judged by staff to be sufficiently high to cause degradation of
LP-50.
Because of the small size of fl-ds development, on-site treatment of stormwater for water
quality purposes is not practicable. Therefore, fl-ds development is subject to a water quality
cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding.
This development site requires proper installation and effective maintenance of erosion
control practices, to prevent or mini i7e impacts to down-gradient resources and water
quality.
There are no jurisdictional wetlands located on this development site.
Staff recommends that no on-site ponding should be required for fl-ds subdivision. A water
quality cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding should be required.
FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
1. This development would be responsible for a water quality cash dedication in lieu of
on-site ponding.
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FROM: KEN , D I R i? O OF PARKS ? ;ATI N
DATE: DECEMBER 8,1999
SUBJECT: A O E SUITE HOTEL - STAHL CONSTRUCTION
BACKGROUND
Stahl Construction is requesting approval of a Planned Development Amendment to allow
the construction of a six story, 87 room hotel upon 1.7 acres of land located north of Corporate
Drive and east of Pilot Knob Road on property currently platted as Lot 2, Block 1, Eagandale
Office Park 40, Addition. The subject site lies directly east of the Holiday h-tn Select property.
The proposed hotel use constitutes a change from the previously approved "Eagandale Office
Park 4th Addition" Preliminary Planned Development that called for the construction of a
4,500 square foot restaurant on the subject property. Approval of the requested amendment
would simultaneously constitute approval of a Final Planned Development to be incorporated
into a forthcoming PD Agreement.
The subject site is currently part of the Eagandale Office Park 4th Addition Planned
Development (PD) that was approved in July of 1986. The original PD approval included a
six story, 190 room hotel (Holiday Inn Select) and a future 4,500 square foot r z ant (upon
the subject property). According to the applicant, the existence of the Lorr C 16 within
the adjacent Holiday Irin Select makes the construction of the restaurant not, -d' ally
feasible.
The subject site is presently a vacant, platted lot. Mature vegetation exists on the periphery of
the site. The site slopes from the southwest to the northeast approximately 20 feet. There is
presently no curb cut access to the property.
The hotel is proposed to be centrally located on the property with off-s' ` provided
on the south and west sides of the structure. The site is to be accessed via u , Je curb cut
from Corporate Center Drive and two-shared access drives from the adjace Holiday Inn
Select site.
This item is scheduled for consideration at the December 21 Advisory Planning Comn-dssion.
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION I
This proposal shall be responsible for a cash parks dedication and a cash trails dedication.
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The site is about sixty percent wooded with a variety of deciduous trees. The balance of the
site is open dirt and grasses.
Significant Vegetation
A tree inventory has been submitted for this application. It indicates that there is 46,000
square feet of significant woodlands located on site. The woodland is comprised of ash,
cottonwood, boxelder, elm, and oak trees. Average diameter is about 10 inches. There are
some larger diameter trees within the woodland, mostly located in the north part of the site.
Trees located here include several 12" to 15" bur oaks, a 24" cottonwood, and several 8" to
10" ash trees.
Development as proposed for this site will result in the removal of 24,500 square feet of the
significant woodlands (53.3% of the total). According to the City of Eagan Tree
Preservation ordinance allowable removal for this type of development (single-lot
commercial) is set at 30.0%.
With a significant woodland removal more than allowable limits, there will be tree
mitigation applied to this application. As the development is proposed, tree mitigation
calculates to the installation of twenty-one (21) category A trees, or forty-two (42) category
B trees, or eighty-four (84) Category C trees, or an equivalent combination of these trees.
The applicant has submitted a Tree Mitigation/ Landscape Plan that includes the
installation of trees to fulfill their tree mitigation requirements, however this plan does not
differentiate between tree preservation mitigation trees and landscape requirement trees. A
revised landscape/ tree mitigation plan should be submitted before final plat approval that
shows specific tree mitigation trees versus specific landscape trees.
The Co ssion may want to consider the following:
1. According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance the required tree mitigation
calculates to the installation of twenty-one (21) category A trees, or forty-two (42)
category B trees, or eighty-four (84) Category C trees, or equivalent combination of
these trees as mitigation for tree removal in excess of allowable limits. Mitigation shall
be in addition to any city required landscaping.
2. A revised tree mitigation plan should be submitted before final plat approval that
separates tree mitigation trees from landscape required trees.
3. 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.
4. To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-
construction site inspection 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.
WATER UAL L S
This 1.67-acre development is located in the City's H-watershed and will generate runoff that
enters the existing stormwater system that terminates at HP-1, a stormwater basin located in
the Minnesota River bottoms Mendota Heights. Because of the nature of this development,
on-site treatment of stormwater for water quality purposes is not practicable. Therefore, the
development is subject to a water quality cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding.
This development site requires proper installation and effective maintenance of erosion
control practices, to prevent or minimize impacts to down-gradient resources and water
quality.
There are no jurisdictional wetlands located on this development site.
Staff recommends that no on-site ponding should be required for this subdivision. A s t+_ I
quality cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding should be required.
FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
1. The proposal shall be responsible for a cash parks and cash trails dedication.
2. According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance the required tree mitigation
calculates to the installation of twenty-one (21) category A trees, or forty-two (42)
category B trees, or eighty-four (84) Category C trees, or an equivalent combination of
these trees as mitigation for tree removal in excess of allowable limits. Mitigation shall
be in addition to any city required landscaping.
3. A revised tree mitigation plan shall be submitted before final plat approval that
separates tree mitigation trees from landscape required trees.
4. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene laminate
safety netting) shall be required to 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 applicant shall contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-conctnx Hor, site
inspection at least five days prior to the issuance of the grading permit to ensur nt
compli ce with the approved Tree Preservation Plan and placement of the Trc,?
Protection Fencing.
6. A water quality cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding shall be required.
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: KEN A, DI F'CTO OF PARKS "1: ,?ATION
DATE: DECEMBER 8,1999
SUBJECT: FARM 3RD ADDITION - RAY MILLER
BACKGROUND
Ray Miller is requesting prehn-dnary subdivision approval to allow the c,,-,c it on of a 25-lot
single family residential subdivision entitled "Murphy Farm 3'd Addition". The subject 12.7
acre property is located north of Murphy Parkway and east of Donegal Way and borders
Blackhawk Park.
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In conjunction with the requested preliminary subdivision, the applicant'
rezoning of the property from and A, Agriculture to and R-1, Residenti..~ ; Fn ely zo g
designation.
The subject site exhibits some steep slopes and significant tree sds the majority of which
are located in the northeast quarter of the property.
The subdivision consists of two cul-de-sacs, one of which accesses Murphy Parkway and the
other Donegal Way.
This item is scheduled for consideration at the December 21 Advisory Planning Commission
PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION
The land dedication associated with this development has previously been satisfied.
In late 1989 the City contacted the then owner of this property, Leo Mf rphy, for the
expressed purpose of negotiating an early park dedication in order to dkvolc p ao access into
Blackhawk Park. Since Mr. Murphy also wanted to re-acquire propek Ly pr e v icy , ly needed
for road construction, negotiations were started. Ultimately agreement was signed in
January of 1991, which provided for a partial land dedication. The remainder would come
at some future point in time.
As part of the negotiations to acquire the land for the road, the City `d a great deal of
preliminary design and engineering for the access road in order to save as many trees as
possible. This was the desire of both the City and Mr. Murphy.
In January of 1991 agreement was signed and the property was subsequ~'-'t-1v deeded to
the City. In 1992 the City undertook the task of completing construction do u m -,nts for the
construction of the road, parking lot, storm sewer, as well as other elements of the park. In
August of that year the construction project was awarded.
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Construction began in September, but as soon as clearing operations began for the road
construction, Mr. Murphy wanted the road changed to a different alignment to save trees
on his remaining property to the south. Mr. Murphy was persistent with his request and
the Council agreed to his wishes resulting in re-engineering of the road and the installation
of a more extensive retaining wall along the road. This increased the project cost by several
tens of thousands of dollars. Many of the trees that Mr. Murphy felt were important to save
are within the area shown for the road leading to the "flag lot"
Because the park dedication has previously been satisfied with the previous phases of
development and the early dedication previously mentioned, there is no park dedication
requirement.
Staff has several concerns associated with the proposed plat. As represented in the
proposal, the entrance to the flag lot is near the park entrance. The driveway closely
parallels Blackhawk Park entrance road, removing the vegetative cover this hillside
provides. Further vegetative cover is lost with the proposal to provide a water hydrant
service line 3 feet back of the existing trail into the park. This water line, at a depth of 8 feet,
requires a trench 16 feet wide to be installed, removing any remaining vegetation along the
park entrance between the park entrance road and the first 125-150 feet of the driveway
serving the lot. Staff also has some concern for park users with a 10% grade co g down a
portion of the driveway that will not receive any sun to help melt winter snows.
Currently there is a trail on the south side of the park entrance road that ends at Murphy
Parkway and a trail along Deerwood. Staff is recommending that a trail be constructed
along Murphy Parkway from the park entrance to Deerwood with this plat.
TREE PRESERVATION
This 12.7-acre site is located on the west side of Murphy Parkway directly south of
Blackhawk Park, The site is approximately 50% wooded with the remainder being open
grassland, existing buildings and driveways. There is considerable grade change within
this site with elevation reading of 920 feet in the southwest part of the site, to an
elevation of 818 feet in the northeast part of the site (along the park entrance road).
Significant Vegetation
A tree inventory has been submitted for this application and has been modified by staff to
correctly indicate the number of significant trees (i.e. multiple-ste ed trees are to be
inventoried as individual trees if they are split below 4.5 feet from the ground). The
inventory now indicates that there are 565 individual significant trees on site. Individual
deciduous tree species include red oak and bur oak (6" to 40" diameter), black cherry, birch,
ash, aspen, and cottonwood (all of these various deciduous trees are in the diameter range
of 6" to 39" diameter). Individual significant conifer species include red pine, spruce, and
cedar (height ranges from 12 feet to 50 feet, averaging about 40 feet).
Basically this is a relatively "old growth" northern hardwood forest type for our area.
Typical tree species found in this forest type include oak, ash, birch, black cherry, and e ;
all of which are present on the Murphy Farm site. Large individual trees within this site are
evenly distributed throughout the forested areas. Some of the older oak trees (bur oaks) are
estimated by staff to be at least 150 years old. Most of the conifer trees have been added to
the site through planting, and are approximately 40-50 years old. There also exists ideal
deciduous forest understory comprised of both shrubs and ground cover plants.
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Development as proposed for this site will result in the removal of 190 of the significant
trees (33.6% of the total). According to the City of Ea,,, an Tree Preservation ordinance
allowable removal for this type of development (s b mu 3t residential) is set
at 40.0%,
With a significant tree removal less than allowable limits, there will not be tree mitigation
applied to this application. However, individual lot tree preservation plans will be
required for lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 7-16, 18, 21-24.
Staff recommends that the Co ssion consider the following:
¦ According to the City of Eagan Tree . ation Ordinance there is no tree
mitigation applied to this application. However, individual lot tree preservation plans
will be required for lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 7-16, 18, 21-24.
¦ 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 1,,-r cter of
the Critical Root Zone, whichever is greater, of significant trees/woodlands
preserved.
¦ To require that the applicant contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-
construction site inspection 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.
WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS
Stormwater from the remaining 40 percent (5.1 acres) of the develol n, r,E_;;quiri 1,,y a minimal
wet-pond treatment volume of 0.30 acre-feet, will drain from the site tl._rou 4 ex ~5tirw
stormwater conveyance to BP-29, which has adequate capacity to treat the additional
stormwater. However, because the proposed development is adding untreated stormwater to
the city's system, a water-quality cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding for a portion of the
development is appropriate.
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In several areas of this development, the existing topography of the site requires
installation and effective maintenance of erosion control practices, to prevent or mI h~
impacts to down-gradient resources and water quality.
There are no jurisdictional wetlands associated with this development.
Staff recommends that a cash dedication in lieu of on-site ponding should be required for 40
percent of the area (5.1 acres) of this development.
FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
1. This proposal shall be responsible for a trail to be constructed along Murphy Par °L~.'Uyr
from the entrance to Blackhawk Park to Deerwood.
2. According to the City of Eagan Tree Preservation Ordinance there is no tree
mitigation applied to this application. However, individual lot tree preservation plans
will be required for lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 7-16, 18, 21-24.
3. Tree Protective measures (i.e. orange colored silt fence or 4 foot polyethylene la ate
safety netting) shall be required to 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 applicant shall be required to contact the City Forestry Division and set up a pre-
construction site inspection 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.
5. A cash dedication in lieu of on-site'pon g should be required for 40 percent of the area
(5.1 acres) of this development.
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city of eagan
TO: ADVISORY `A1 ;SCOMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: DECEMBER 13,1999
SUBJECT: PROPOSAL BASKETBALL FACILITY
ISSUE:
Chris Moarn, a local developer, is requesting consideration for a public-private initiative to
develop a basketball/volleyball facility. The City Council has asked the Commission to
conduct a study on the proposal and report its findings and recommendations.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Moarn appeared at the City Council meeting on November 16 requestin,- 1L ':'-y give
consideration to the development of a basketball facility, "The H np!;", o-~ ~ )v,,ed
Central Park property the City is trying to acquire. e Council i rested tl., . m to the
Advisory Parks Commission for study. Attached is a recent article from the_int Paul
Pioneer Press concerning the issue.
The Hoops is a national company with facilities on the pacific coast. Several other facilities
are contemplated in other regions of the country. Typically he facility incli ides nine
basketball courts (from high school regulation, z, ti a NBA ds), lc kn : voms, fitness
area, offices, and snack bar. It is staffs und, rs x that t configurat =.j u i of the facility is
changeable and can be suited to local needs.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION:
After hearing the proposal from Mr. Ma , the Commission should begin a study to
determine the suitability of this facility in Eagan. The Co issiol -light also w t to
consider recommendations or conditions that might make a T""^ ce ti~ptable
willing to assist the Commission, but will require direction on ~a -ioinal i..- a.jn
the Commission will need and how it wants to proceed.
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• "VISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS REC14EAIION
PAULA A ,C} RECREATION SUPERVISOR
DATE: DECEMBER
SUBJECT: TEENS
Chemical issues, violence, anxiety, depression, suicide-these area few of the many issues fay qr !!Teens
today. According to the 1997 Search Institute's Report on Ear-ti T-:ns; 14% of all siurve respond(: 1L - re
attempted suicide one or more times; 54% reported attending one or )re parti Nx. 1 if t. =Mst were
other kids their age were drinking. The Eagan Police Depa _-ni : } ? enile
contacts were up 19% from 3,060 contacts in 1993 to 3,630 c _ '-t 1998. •ihi i r cportis i tided to provide
background information on youth and teens and to identify possible responses t17 community might undertake to
meet theneeds of Eagan Teens.
WHO ARE TEENS?
Teens can be divided into three categories: 10-12 year olds (grades 6-8), 1? 15
16-18 year olds (grades 11-12). There are distinct er ce in + ch oftb
many of the same needs, A to belong, and a sense o r
the years. The time has come to address the nof teens an.. _ `oi h in the I cg Cc
In Eagan, youth and teens attend school in one of three school districts serving the community, The current
data from the 3 school districts is as follows:
ISD 196 (as of oct. 1, 1999) Eagan High School (9-12)
Grades 6- Gradles 9-10 Grades 11-12 Dakota H"•s til` (6-8)
2,331 l 049 790 Dig (6 8)
IS 7 ( dents w i t h E a g a n addresses in zip e 55121)
Grades 6- Grades 9-1 Grades 11-12 Henry Sibley High School (9-12)
161 112 67 Friendly Hills Middle School (5-8)
J cool (10-12)
III 1 ' , it (7-9)
rd'il b-ay Grades 9- 7'S 11-12 xahn ti o y (1-6)
540 243* 9t' de only L>ata not avaiialile Sioux . ®il " l . (1-6)
RESEARCH/BACKGROUND
Search Institute
The Search Institute is independent, n profit, organization whose mission is to advance the
well-being of adolescents and children by g i nn knowledge and pr( i . > application,
The Search Institute has studied youth developm , ,t for more th in 10 year . The
Institute was founded in 1958. Their findings -te tly r ' '-it youut nee'- 01 ' 'in
relationships, experiences, skills, values and per". .ins in r,xca -a Piave the most s`.ce:Yws n life.
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According to the Search Institute there are 40 developmental assets that form a foundation for healthy
development in young people. (See attachments) These are key factors thatheir health and well
being. The Search Institute has surveyed more than 250,000 6`h -12' graders across the United States and
has research to indicate that assets make a difference. They suggest that if our siety would invest
more in the positive things young people need, we could expect our youth to become healthy, contributing
members of families, communities, workplaces and society.
In effort to identify the elements of strength-based approach to healthy developments, The Search
Institute developed the fi-amework of developmental assets. This framework identifies 40 critical factors for
young people's growth and development. When drawn together, the assets offer a set of benchmarks for
positive child and adolescent development. The assets show the important roles that family, schools,
congregations, neighborhoods, youth organizations and others in communities play in shaping youth and
teen lives.
The first 20 developmental assets focus positive experiences that young people receive from individuals
and institutions in their lives. Four categories of e rnal assets are included in the framework:
External sets
• Support
Young people need to experience support, care and love from their families, neighbors, and many
others. They need organizations and institutions that provide positive, supportive environments,
• Empowerment
Young people need to be valued by their community and have opportunities to contribute to others.
For this to occur, they must be safe and feel secure.
• Boundaries and expectations
Young people need to know what is expected of them and whether activities and behaviors are in
bounds and out of bounds.
• Constructive use of time
Young people need constructive, enriching opportunities for growth through creative activities,
youth programs, congregational involvement, and quality time at home.
A community's responsibility for its young does not end with the provision of external assets. There needs
to be a similar commitment to nurturing the internalized qualities that guide choices and create a sense of
centeredness, purpose, and focus. Indeed, shaping internal dispositions that encourage wise, responsible,
and compassionate judgments is particularly important in a society that prizes individualism. Four
categories of internal assets are included in the framework:
Internal Assets
• Commitment to learning
Young people need to develop a lifelong commitment to education and learning.
• Positive values
Youth need to develop strong values that guide their choices.
• Social Competencies
Young people need skills and competencies that equip them to make positive choices, to build
relationships, and to succeed in life.
Positive identity
Young people need a strong sense of their power, purpose, worth and promise
According to the Search Institute, a community should ideally strive to ensure that all youth experience 31
or more of the 40 developmental assets.
Eagan youth in grades 8-12, participated in a Search Institute survey in October of 1997. A total of 2098
responded. In Eagan, only 9% of students surveyed reported 31 or more of the assets. 34% reported
4-i.
Eagan youth in grades 8-12, participated in a Search Institute sr r i t October of 1997..A tot I
responded, Eagan, only 9% of students surveyed reported 31 or more of the assets. 34% reporU
21-30 assets, 40% reported 11-20 assets and 17% reported 0-10 assets.
The Search Institute has developed 60 ideas for building assets in youth, Research suggests that all youth
serving organizations can build all 40 assets. Listed below are some of the suggested ideas.
• Include both youth and adults in activities. Encourage them to listen to each other.
• Let young people make d isio in I and special projects.
• Take time to listen to youth t ' it o r feelings.
• Include religious youth workers community-wide youth councils and task forces
• Create community calendars that synthesize all different kinds of youth activities
• Have adults work and play alongside youth
• Coordinate activities with the school so parents don't have to choose between schooT
comis
• Teach youth caring skills and provide opportunities to u-'
• Partner with congregations in sponsoring community-w--(:- vents
• Give youth responsibility and leadership f o r service project so they learn they can make a
difference
• Sponsor free community concerts that expose youth to quality, diverse music
• Have youth decide on something they want to change, then develop two or three plans to show
options.
WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING
roiect LISTEN!
Project LIS ! is a project of The gel Foundation, c. The mission of Project LTSTE N' is
"cultivating a spirit of active caring and kindness in our communities with the common goal of creating a
more peaceful and nurturing world for our children." Project Listen is a positive response to the Columbine
High School tragedy in Littleton, Colorado.
Their philosophy is that every child is fillexi * ii h thq potential, h'',r -r -nerWr tip ' They
want to help children realize their value. It is t heir Dupe to help .-nd sc ` r wh t he have
a passion so that they may tap into their energy and reach a point o:" self-acceptan -,a d seel -ac z on.
Their goal is to teach understanding of different cultures, to help children learn about and accept people who
are different from them and to encourage community among young citizens. They have mentors who help
children learn a sense of responsibility and respect for themselves, their fkmilies and their world. Project
Listen focuses more allowing teens to find their own true path the non-judgmental guidance of peer
and adult mentors.
Project Listen organizers have found 'dr today' 1 h flt e" . id feel
undervalued and bored. Many childrer ;o feel isolated and 1, °y [d of ii I ; ave no pumc
no future. This was found to true in Eagan with the Search Institutes Surv_y : °es . In October of
1997, 75% of all students responding inthey were home alone for more that 2 hours per school
Y.
Project Listen operates a coffeehouse called e PI z' hopes to a plat -hil r° re ly which valued by adults. The children are given periu t, ~'-oices
where they can r =r;
with the guidance of adults, and then work tt carry out the project. The
opened on July 31, 1999. The expectation dui' ig the first year was to provide a safe place 0
After six weeks in operation, over 600 visits to the site were recorded. The emphasis at The Plac is
respect, peace, compassion, personal responsibility and service to others.
4.
Information we know (From Project LISTEN}
It is the responsibility of the entire community to raise and nurture the young.
• Children have great energy, potential and ability and adult mentors can help them find positive ways
to channel those assets.
• Children as young as eight regularly come home to empty house
The highest crime rate is between 3pm and 6pm
•
Few children have a strong, positive role model
* Most adults see teens in a negative light and even more teens view themselves negatively
• Most teens see more violence than nurturing
Most teens don't have the influence of extended family
Many studies have indicated youth and teens do nto be supervised. A study by the Carnegie
Corporation found that eighth graders who were unsupervised for 11 hrs. per week are twice as likely to use
drugs and alcohol as those under some form of adult supervision. Unsupervised after-school time is also the
most common time for teens to engage in sexual intercourse. Research has found that when youth get
involved in school activities, volunteering, youth organizations and community teen programs, the risks
decrease.
Currently the City of Eagan offers a wide range of programs for youth up to age 12 during the summer
months. Summer in the Park, Wagonful Of Fun, Day Camp, Nature Camp, Science Camps and much
more. At the present time, the only activities for Teens up to age 15 are field trips, tennis lessons and golf
lessons offered during June and July. This past ser many of the trips were canceled due to low
registration numbers. This report does not include the Youth Development program where specific
neighborhoods are targeted for programs and services.
Eagan is unique in that the youth teens are separated by 3 school districts. There is no central place for
teens to " hang-out" and public transportation is very l' .
Local Teen Centers and Pro r s
St. Jo Neumann along with many of the other churches in Eagan offer youth and teen programs for their
congregations. Weekly programs, service projects once or twice a month special events are popular
events for teens. At St. John Neumann, the average for special events is 50-60 youth.
At the Southwest YMCA in Eagan, a teen center was added on to the facility and opened in March 1999. It
is open to all youth, but a membership fee is required, There are 3 options for membership: A YMCA
Family membership, YMCMembership or a Teen Center member with access only to the Teen
Center. Special events typically draw 30-40 participants. Regular participation numbers were not
available.
Teen Centers have become a part of many communities. The Cities of Apple Valley and Burnsville have
recently opened Teen Centers operated by their respective city. Burnsville, The rage officially opened
on July 17, 1999. It is located in the old city maintenance garage which resulted in the teen facility being
named a Garage" This facility was renovated through a combination of grants and city dollars. A teen
advisory Board was developed over 5 years ago and was actively involved in creating The rage. Although
attendance is steadily increasing, it is not at the projected numbers yet.
In Apple Valley, the Teen Center was built from city referendum dollars. The facility opened in February
1999. It is open 7 days a week with varying hours. It is open to grades 6-12, but the majority of the
participants are 7 and 8' graders. The average attendance has been around 20 per day. To date, no 11th or
12'h graders have attended the center.
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Articles
In article from Minnesota Cities magazine (July, 1999),
The League of Minnesota Cities Community Life committee defined a livable come s sou one : al
government:
Responds to citizen's needs
• Is actively supported by enthusiastic volunteers
• Is open and user- dly
Encourages and implements cooperation and collaboration
• Provides and maintains adequate infrastructure to mlocal needs
• Educates citizens on local, regional, and state issues
• Informs and communicates with citizens to foster participation in public polic ~ab n
• Participates in youth development
Ideas from Communities or' Promise
1. Fairmont, MN. Youth felt that adults weren't listening to them. In response, the community initiated
monthly "Listening Lunches". During these lunches, adult community groups visit the public high
school to eat lunch with the students, and listen to their ideas and opinions.
2. Bemidji, MN.: A grant was awarded to increase after-school activities, Bemidji youth planned and
developed a skateboard park with the support of community adults.
3. CrookstonMN: Students are being placed on community boards and civic
position .
4. Moorhead, r _ The city of Fargo grants one paid hour i ..'c to mploye or
coaches,
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION
Here are some issues to think about:
• How do Eagan youth and teens feel about their community?
• Are we as a City doing enough for the youth and teens in the Eagan C(
• at are the needs of our youth a Eagan?
• Where or how will transportation be do It with?
• How do we reach the teens to let them know about our programs?
• Do we na "Youth/Teen Center"?
• Where will funding come from?
• Should a Youth Advisory Council for Eagan yovh and t--ns who attend -113 -,1. di r i t^ be
started?
• Should a Youth Programmers Task Force be I for ;envies
and teens?
• What can Recreation do to help build the assets of youth and teens?
• What role should the Parks and Recreation Department play?
"Children learn respect because we show respect for them... there is always someone t,' 're to " h
how to act, the right way to treat people... The first thing we do is to make places...
where they can learn the right way to live, to be generous, to be respects + a' to L . f ink;
things. We believe that everything comes back to where it started. King
FOR COMMISSION ACTION:
The Commission is asked consider this report and to determine appropriate response to the issues
raised.
References:
Search Institute: Developmental Assets: An investment in Youth
240 Ideas for Building Assets in Youth, by Eugene C. Roehlkepartain
Project LISTEN! A project of the gel Foundation, c.
Minnesota Cities: July 1999
Eagan Police Department Annual Report: 199
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e r f's Different About Asset Wilding?
Makers
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Many of the services and strategies in the public sector look different
from an asset-building perspective. Here are some of the potential
differences from widespread approaches:
Common Approaches An Asset-Building
Approach
• Fragmentation among city • A shared community vision
services and efforts in the that unites efforts on behalf of
private sector children, youth and families
• Competition among • Shared responsibility among
branches of government and areas of government as well as
between the public and between the public and private
private sectors sectors
Mistrust of government and Recognition of government as
its role in the community a leader, resource, and partner
for rebuilding community
• Dependence on publicly • Residents empowered to
funded, specialized services provide support and care for
each other
• Focus on creating programs • Focus on enhancing the
and services climate and spirit of the
community
• Build numerous competing • Diverse voices brought
special interest groups together in a common vision
vying for attention and for youth
resources
• Focus on the problems or • Priority on identifying and
deficits in children, youth, building upon strengths in
and fa `lies individuals and families
• Focus on achieving • Recognition of the importance
immediate results of a long-term investment in
children and youth
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Access to services only . Specialized services as a safety
when needs become chronic net for smaller group of
or severe vulnerable children, youth, and
families
. Individual problems dealt integ,rat in persl
with in isolation from each the needs ofthe whole erson,
other family, and community
People viewed as clients emphasis on citizens who
who are dependent upon are empowered to a .t on their
their helpers and leaders own behalf and for t' good
of the community
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Sezarch
Growing Places
Study Identifies Opportunities And Needs For Youth Programs
By Rebecca N. Saito and Eugne C. Roehlkepartain
(From October 1995, Source Newsletter)
Are There Enough Youth Prrams?
. Barriers to Partici ation
What Young Pea Ip e Want
Responding to the Needs
Late childhood and early adolescence are exciting and challenging times for young people and their
families. For many young people, these years provide the opportunity to lay a positive foundation for
their future. For others, however, these years expose them to increasing risks that threaten their long-
term well-being and, increasingly, even their lives.
More and more parents, youth workers, educators, and community leaders are asking what can be
done to assure that more young people successfully negotiate the transition from childhood to
adulthood. For many, a key resource for addressing this need is the vast array of activities that are-or
could be-available to support, guide, and challenge young people.
Search Institute has just released a study of youth development programs in Minneapolis titled Places
to Grow that sheds light on both the potential for and barriers to participation in these programs.
Conducted on behalf of the city's mayor and the Youth Coordinating Board, the study profiles the
opportunities and gaps in programming for `nneapolis' youth.
Minneapolis faces the same challenge faced by cities across the nation. From the time the bell rings to
end the school day until parents and other caregivers return home from work, many of Minneapolis'
young people are on their own.
These hours represent an important opportunity for forming positive relationships with adults and
peers, developing skills, and contributing to the community through youth programs. Yet 51 of all
youth say they don't participate in any type of youth program in a typical week. Forty-one percent
report no involvement in youth programs during the summer.
Why aren't young people more involved? What opportunities are available to them? What are the
barriers to their participation? And what can be done to increase involvement?
Are ere Enough Youth Programs?
A first question to ask is whether enough programs are available. Search Institute sought to identify all
youth development opportunities within Minneapolis, including libraries and museums; parks; schools;
community-based programs; religious youth programs; and city-wide programs.
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About 350 programs were identified, though there are likely many more. On average across the city,
there is one program for every 87 youth. Thus, while many programs are available, there are not
enough to meet the needs of all youth.
Both youth and their parents agree that there are not e ou:e € i l r a s. About half of them (45
percent of parents and 57 percent of youth) believe there are nc _ auagh programs available during the
school year. They are more satisfied with summer program availability.
However, parents in families with the lowest incomes (under $10,000) are least likely to be satisfied
with program availability. Only 39 percent of these parents believe there are enough programs d,,,, ink,
the school year. About half of these parents (48 percent) say there are enougia summer prygra&Ias.
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Barriers Participation
Program availability is not the only reason young people do not pa--cip°*° in pr- X47
middle school youth why they don't participate in more youth d-ve' x
common barriers cited by youth were a lack of interest in avails trar pt a , a lack
of knowledge about what is available. Several quotes from focus groups of youth echoed the survey
responses:
"Some things I don't like, like sports stuff because I'm not good at it."
"Ain't nobody Lakin' a bus across town every day just to get to a program."
• "I have enough time but my parents don't. I need them to take me there."
Parents generally see similar barriers, though the order is different. Parents are more likely tc
transportation and costs as greater barriers than are youth. Program costs and transportation were
more frequently cited as barriers for families with lower incomes. Families with higher incomes were
more likely to mention lack of interest and time as barriers.
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What Young People Want
While many youth say they do not participate because "nothing interests me," they also express
interest in a `de array of activities. In fact, more than 50 percent of the youth said they would be
interested in more of 1 I different activities out of 14 possibilities.
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Many young people expressed significant interest in spending more time with their parents/guardians
and other caring adults. In all, 65 percent of youth say they would like to spend more time with "an
adult I can trust and who respects me. " Almost the same number (59 percent) say they would like to
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spend more time with their parents/guardians.
The desire to be with parents/guardians and other caring adults is particularly strong among the
youngest youth (third grade). Eighty-three percent of third graders want to spend more time with their
parents, and 80 percent want to spend more time with a caring adult. These percentages fall to 38
percent and 44 percent respectively by eighth grade.
While the interest in spending more time with adults be a surprise to some, they underscore two
realities that many young people face. First, our age-segregated society provides few opportunities for
them to build significant relationships with adults. Second, many parents do to have (or take) enough
time to be with their children.
addition to interests in building relationships with adults, young people express more interest in
activities that would enhance their peer relationships. Young people give strong support for more
informal programs or places where their time is not overly structured, where they can stop by, hang
out, and be more spontaneous in choosing what they want to do, In focus groups, young people made
it clear that their time is so structured during the school day that what they really want is a safe place
just to "chill" and relax with peers, where there are things to do if they wanted, and where they could
come and go as they please. As one young person put it: "I want a place where you feel comfortable, a
place that's familiar, a place where you know the people there, a place where you can come and go,
and not have to stay the whole time and do only what the staff tells you to do."
While young people are most interested in informal activities, many are interested in structured
activities as well. These include taking lessons, playing sports, dances, youth-led programs, and youth
service.
Perhaps the strongest, clearest message from the focus groups was that young people want programs
specifically for their age group. They believe many programs serve too wide of an age range so 12 and
13 year olds are in the same programs with 9 and 10 year olds. These programs were perceived to be
for "little kids."
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Responding The Needs
The need for youth development opportunities is clear and the interest is strong. These programs can
have a lasting impact on young people's well-being, yet too few of Minneapolis' youth-like young
people across the nation-participate in these structured activities. Several recommendations grow out
of this study:
I . Highlight The Importance Of Youth Development Programs-Youth development programs
are an essential ingredient in a community's commitment to young people. That's an important
message in a time of tight and decreasing budgets for services for children, youth, and families.
These programs in community centers, community agencies, youth-serving organizations,
congregations, and other settings represent cost-effective approaches to addressing the youth
issues that trouble most communities.
2. Identify And Promote Available Opportunities-The Minneapolis study underscores how
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little is known about available programs in communities, A key challer `'hen, is for youth
program providers of all types to join in a coordinaaled rttwork tha full continuum of
youth development opportunities that are Basil) - ~;t_ and appeal t u®- is y a;. th in the
community. In addition, efforts arc- ncLk:d to make, -.rents and youth aware ' -'available
programs.
3. Examine Program Effectiveness-It is not enough just to offer any program. Programs n( I to
embody youth development principles and be responsive to young people's i, „ects and ;___-Js.
Only then will they be likely to attract and retain young p )le's ini al-19,80s, th the
Center for Early Adolescence developed several mod 0s,
programs for young people, which are now available fror Search I itute.
4. Recognize The Value Of Both Formal And Informal Opportunities-A key mcssaoe -from
Mnneapolis' youth is that they do not necessarily need lots of highly structured programs. They
want safe, positive places where they can form relationships with both peers and adults, have
n doing constructive activities, and relax. That interest needs to be balanced with interesting,
structured programs that intentionally nurture young people's development.
5. Mobilize Support For And Involvement In Programs-If youth prof In pica are to
reach their potential for expanding and improving programs, they cannot do it alone. Like
schools, they must begin emphasizing the importance of community involvement and
partnerships. People in higher education, business, and corporate communities need to be
challenged to support youth programs through sponsorship, resources, volunteer involvement,
and fa ily-friendly policies.
The evidence continues to mount for recognizing youth developmc a ess ii for
young people's healthy, development-not as nice additions if extra reso ces or tit to are a, . The
challenge is to discover ways to involve all youth meaningfully in quality programs and to provide
those programs with the support they need to be effective.
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: KEN DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: DECEMBER 13,1999
SUBJECT: FISH LAKE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BACKGROUND
Historical records indicate that curlyleaf pondweed (Potomogeton has ' abitE 1ISF.
Lake since at least 1988. This macrophyte covers up to 50 percent of the lake area during- the
early and middle part of the recreation season in many years, growing in stands dense
enough to compromise severely the recreational use of the lake. Because the plant dies-back
in mid-summer and releases bioavailable phosphorus, curlyleaf pondwt also is asp rcted
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of contributing to the internal phosphorus load to Fish Lake. The Dia ,r, I-(
Study and Implementation Plan (Plan) for Fish Lake recommends de
abundance of curlyleaf pondweed in the lake to improve both its water , a-
recreational suitability.
The production and release of vegetative apices (winter buds and hardened stem
fragments) is the primary means by which curlyleaf pondweed provides the following
year's growth. There is little to no evidence that this macrophyte grows from the -evious
year's rootstock when it is in lakes. Thus, if the viability of the t Lti~-e apices
reduced and/or the production of v-- _ '-r ''ve apices by ture ple , can be decrt ed,
control of the plant is likely.
Freezing has been identified as a way of killing winter buds of curlyleaf pondweed.
Laboratory experiments have shown freezing to kill vegetative apices after at least two days
of exposure. The Plan for Fish Lake identifies control of curlyleaf pondweed as a
management priority. Control strategies recommended included both winter water-level
drawdown to freeze in-shore lake sediments (areas too shallow for effective
cutting/harvesting activities) and cutting/harvesting of the m c ophyte ` '.iate
depths of the lake, prior to winter bud release in late spring c- ly ;u e.. I' ° &lieved
that the viability of curlyleaf pondweed in deeper areas of the .e will be ° Li by
reductions light penetration.
The existing outlet scture of Fish Lake has a maximum gravity drawdown of only about
2 feet. Water Resources staff believes that a minimal drawdown capability of 4 to 6 feet is
necessary to provide acceptable level of control for curlyleaf pondweed.
The Natural Resources Subcommittee of Eagan's Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Resources Commission met with former Water Resources Coordinator Rich Brasch on
December 5, 1997 to discuss a modification of the Fish Lake outlet. From that meeting, the
subcommittee recommended that consideration be given only to two of the four original
options: 1) construction of a new gravity outlet, and 2) permanent installation of a
submersible pump (lift station).
PROPOSED ACTION
Since that meeting, five months before Brasch resigned his position, research by engineering
consultants was pointing to the construction of a lift station as the most effective way of
lowering Fish Lake 4 to 6 feet (March 31, 1998 memo attached).
At that time, costs of two location options ranged from about $36,000 to $42,000. However,
but because of the time lag, new costs would need to be estimated. A cost greater than
$50,000 is not expected for this project. In any case, the cost of any project would be
proposed to be covered by the unused amount (-$100,000) of a 0% loan that is already
provided the City by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency through the Clean Water
Partnership project for Fish Lake. Ultimately, the result of this financing opportunity will
reduce the City's cost by about 25%. Furthermore, the costs of the project effectively will be
amortized over 10 years (payback schedule of the loan). The loan's "window of
opportunity" closes August 15, 2000, the date by which all costs associated with this project
must be expended.
In concept, this project already has been approved in the City's 2000 capital improvements
program.
Attached is a information sheet with questions and answers about winter water-level
reduction in Fish Lake.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED
Review the attached project summary and submit a request to the city council: 1) to direct
the preparation by engineering consultants of necessary plans, specifications, and bid
documents for this project and 2) to authorize the advertisement of Requests For Proposals
to construct the project.
Rosene
Anderlik
Associates
Engineers & Architects
March
MEMO
To: Rich Brasch
City of Eagan
Fax: 681-4360
From: Ismael Martinez
Tel, 604-4753 /Fax: 636-1311
Four pages including this page
Fish Lake Pumping Station for Macrophite Management
Hi Rich!
We have estimated the cost of providing a pumpini - to lower wat Fish
Lake up to six feet below its Normal Water Level (NWL.) Our previous tea: i `lity memo
dated Sept. 21, 1996, recommended the pumping option as the best alternative to lower
the Lake level four feet. This memo presents two options for the location of the pumping
facility:
• Option 1, near the existing outlet at a cost of $35,700.
• Option 2, approximately 175' north of the existing outlet a, c `$41,700
These two cost estimates are higher that the $23,200 cc ,z l ou ^ - t
memo. The increase in cost is due to construction irr.,a" 1 A in rrr(i
below.
Both options are feasible and provide the same level of service. Option 2 is more
expensive, but, it does not require an easement, it minimizes disturbance to the existing
vegetation, and it requires a lesser amount of in-lake a °cavation. The following
paragraphs describe the two options and the conrid :.)rs made.
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CONSIDERATIONS
An initial feasibility report was prepared in Sept. 21, 1996, to lower water levels in Fish Lake
up to four feet to manage and reduce macrophite growth. The report evaluated several
alternatives and recommended the provision of a permanent submersible non-clog pump at
an estimated cost of $23,200.
The cost estimated in Sept'96, has increased due to the following factors:
1. Increase the Water Level Lowering Capacity from our Six Feet. The City
had hoped that a gravity outlet would be the best option to lower the lake levels four
feet. Since it was determined that a pumping facility would be the better option,
then a six-foot level lowering capacity would be more desirable.
2. Shallow Depths Near the Existing Outlet. In February of this year, the City
conducted a depth sounding survey to determine bottom depths near the existing
outlet structure. The results of the soundings indicated a need to excavate a wide
trench on the bottom of the lake to serve as an intake channel or to extend a 24"
RCP at least 75' into the lake (which still requires excavation.)
Table 1 below shows average depths at distances measured radially away from
shore next to the existing outlet structure.
Distance from shore ft e th ft
30 1.0
45 3.0
60 5.0
75 6.5
80 7.0
3. Maintenance Access. A non-clog pump requires a flat area near the wet well to
provide access for a boom-truck to service the pump. The existing outlet, Manhole
MH-1 07is located on a steep slope. A retaining wall would be needed to provide
the access.
4. Vegetation ear the Existing Outlet. The area between the existing outlet and
the lake has some mature trees and established vegetation. The construction of
the pumping facility near the existing outlet would remove approximately 60' to 80'
of vegetation along the shore.
Options
The two options considered below will provide the capability to lower water levels up to six feet
below the L. The pumping facility itself is the same in both options; the cost difference is
primarily associated with access and intake costs. Table 2 contains the pumping station
cost, which is the same for both options.
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Descri tion Unit Qua "ti Unit Price Cost
6' Dia. Wet Well 8 ft Section 1 $2,350 $2,350
Wet Well Riser LF 12 $305 $3,660
To Slab EA 1 $470 $470
3'x2' Access Door EA 1 $700 $700
Structure Exc. c fill Cam . CY 135 60
Pum {Instal A 1 4 u~
Control Panel
Power Supply 4" 90° Bend EA 4 $150 $603
6" to 4" Reducer EA 1 $140 $140
Sub-total $22,550
10°. Contin enc 52,200
Total Cost $24 ,0~30
Option 11- Build the pumping facility next to the e--xikting outlet, , 107.
The additional costs associated with th ~3 option are li .-(j in Table 3.
Table 3 Cost for Intake and service access
Description Unit uantit Unit Price Cost
Clear and Grub EA 1 $600 x000
Trench Exc. (Clay) & Backfil CY 12C)51-> 723
Excavation Muck} CY 21 $ ter: a
24" RCP Intake LF 4>s
Flared End EA 1 1430 $460
4" DIP Dischar e Pie LF 26 $45 $1,170
Retaining all & Access EA 1 $2,500 $2,500
Restoration, Sod Blanket SY 120 $4 $480
Sub-total
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Total cost including pumping station = $24,800 $10,900 _ a "'U0
Observations:
• Some of the mature trees located next to the existing outlet could be if an
easement is obtained from the neighboring property owner to build the pumping
station along the property line.
• This alternative will require in-loko excavation to reach the yr - d h,
approximately 75' a y from shore
Option 2- Move the intake and pumping station 175' to the north to reduce it-,take cost
and avoid removing established vegetation.
The pumping station in this option would be located next to the trail which woL-'1 allow
for easy access for maintenance purposes. However, trail restoration wou'-' " nee ~d-, 1
if this option is selected since the pumping station would be located 175'a..., . or n
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the existing outlet.
The additional costs associated with this option are listed in Table 4.
Table 4 Cost to lace u in station 175' away from existing outlet
Description Unit untit Unit Price Cost
Clear and Grub EA 1 $200 $200
Trench Exc. (Clay) ackfill CY 120 $6 $720
Excavation (Muck) CY 100 $12 $1,200
2RCP Intake LF 40 $35 $1,400-
Flared End EA 1 $ 0 $460
" DIP Discharge Pipe LF 202 $18 $3,636
Bit. Trail Rem. Rest. SY 190 $21 $3,990
Sod SY 330 2 $660
Seed AC .2 $1,000 $200
Wood Fiber Blanket SY 700 $2 $1,400
i a CY 30 $50 $1,500
Sub-total $15,366
10% Contin enc $1,534
Total Cost $16,900
Total cost including pumping station = $24,800 $16,900 - $41,700
RECOMMENDATIONS
Both options are feasible and both will provide the same level of service. Option 2 would be the
better option if an easement is not possible and the vegetation impact is not an issue. In addition,
Option 2 requires a lesser amount of in-lake excavation allowing the project to be completed
during summer.
We recommend the City to evaluate these two factors affecting Option 1 and determine the more
practical alternative.
We would also like to remind you that if the City decides to move ahead with these
improvements, the City might want to consider the installation of a stoplog outlet structure to be
able to raise the water level in Fish Lake. Raising the water level can supplement the macrophite
management techniques during aquatic plant growth (early spring-summer). If the stoplog is
incorporated into the plans, the additional cost would not exceed $800.
Please call me with any questions or comments at my direct number, 604-4753.
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making recreational use of the lake-especially the shallow
eastern basin-difficult during this time period. By lowering
the water level in Fish Lake during the winter and e o:ig
the lake bottom to freezing, the City hopes to kill the
sources that are responsible for the following yec )f
curly leaf pond weed.
2. By h uch would the water level d? The w t avel
woul be lowered by about 5 vert' c 1 eet : lc w itr ao al
water level. In shallow areas with gently :=loping bottoms,
the edge of the water during the water level reduction could
be 50-100 feet from the current shoreline.
3. When would it occur? Th water leve' reductiox. re st. c c c°.
before ice formation on 1-i1+ :0 pr
with unsafe ice during 'j jL,.Less
unseasonable weather, the at ild be 1 r
to late November.
How long will the water level remain low? The water level
would remain at the lowered level until ice-off next sp g.
At that time, the lake would be raised again to it's normal
water level.
Will 1 in- time for tl« - a r r cr t Cason?
Inte__s b y t 3 e city =ha. ,'h _r M hswulc
be more th n enoi rh water entering Iis , Lake s. t',e < rti of
April alone to refill the lake completely by May 1. F Soh Tjake
receives runoff from almost 3,000 acres of the city. Because
the land area contributing runoff to Fish Lake i .°l large
relative to the size of the lake, the lake rec(' enou==gh
inflow in a normal year to fill the entire lake me i a
times.
6. What will the- t. of the ..9 wp.° , ri of --r level be on
fish in the lal The mmaximum , th of 1","J" - ake is 33
eet
and the average depth is about 10 feet. Even with a 5 foot
water level reduction, the lake will still have ' enty of
depth to allow for survival of fish. In addition, winter,
aeration unit operated by the City to facilitate -sinter
f ish survival will be modified to llo operation this winter
if it is needed.- Finally, the water level expected to
return to normal before the start of spawning activities for
panfish.and ass-in the lake.-
7. it works, how long will the beneficial impacts last? No
one is sure how effective the treatment will or how long
the effects will last. The lowering lake will not kill
all the seed sources for curly leaf pond e ; some will be
left in deeper areas of the lake below the level affected by
the water level re uctio . he intent othe a o will be
to give native aquatic weeds-of which there are an abundance
in Fish Lake-a competitive advantage in shallow areas of the
lake where curly leaf pondweed is particularly aggressive.
'Thus, the most desirable result will not be a weed-free lake
but rather'a lake where the dominant aquatic weed species are
natives.- Such a situation will help the lake's ecology as
well as improve water clarity during the recreation season.
8. -is there anything else that the drawdown could effect? There
may well be an increase in the amount of emergent vegetation
such as bulrush along the shoreline. The City coura es
shoreline residents to leave this vegetation undisturbed
possible, since it has many benefits (including shoreline
stabilization,-fish wildlife-habitat, and water quality
protection) . in fact, part of this project involves working
with shoreland owners to transplant native species to shallow
water areas. 'Shoreline residents it be contacted early in
1996 to determine their interest in participating in such a
project.
you have any questions or would like information, contact
City of Ragan's Water Resources Coordinator at 681-4300.
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TO: TOM HEDGES, GrrY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: K E N , D I T 1F KS A: . ' (--R- f-I
DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 1
SUBJECT: PETITION FROM SENIOR CITIZENS
Attached is a petition signed by 112 senior residents oFFa an requ est t
senior citizen's center similar to those of other com a ni t ie s- b s
the petition and was told that this may not represent all the iter , r. i. use sc. al
signature sheets may still be circulating.
you're aware, interest in senior programs and participation in activities has "taken off" over
the last or so. The mailing list the department maintains grown from 200-300 just till €ee
or four years ago to over 900 today. Consequently it's not surprising that C' j r_, iv
petition for a facility and additional senior programs/s( n 'ces c e ne not
community. While planning programs for seniors, - -e --i , n i so Donna "I zisner, and
Dorothy Peterson before her, mentioned the rapidly gr ving int -st seniors have expressed for
programs, the growing number of participants and the need for a facility.
City Council direction in response to this petition would be appropriate. Some alternatives to
consider:
Direct the Advisory Parks Commission to review the issue and look for alternatives and
costs for a senior center.
Create a task force of seniors to work ith staff on the issue.
Create a task force of seniors and Advisory Parks Commission Members to work with
staff to study the issue and prepare recommendations along with cost estimates.
Defer the issue/study to a future time.
Do no'
It would be this department's preferen;e that a task force, d Conirni En iembe s
(or some variation involving both) is , ` 1 to re °iew the is ' - 3 : ° c - -)the Council.
Such study would probably take up to i months depending on the score and amount of detail
expected the results.
Please advise me of the Council's direction.
Cv.
PATRICIA E. AWADA
Mayor
PAUL BAKKEN
BEA BLOMQUIST
PEGGY A. CARLSON
SANDRA A. MASIN
Council Members
December 16, 1999 THOMAS HEDGES
City Administrator
E. J. VAN OVERBEKE
Mr. Brad Swenson City Clerk
P.O. Box 22039
St. Paul, MN 55122-0039
FAX 651/405-1909
RE: Easements or covenants along wetland LP-47, Majestic Oaks, 2nd Addition
Dear Mr. Swenson:
The City's Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission and Water Resources Division have been working with
you over several years to preserve and protect the natural shoreline and buffer area of wetland LP-47, located east
of your site and adjacent to Highway 3 in southeast Eagan. This wetland, although its water levels have risen from
stormwater runoff of nearby developments, remains an valuable asset to neighborhood residents as well as the
City. Unfortunately, grading and construction activities at the Majestic Oaks, 2d Addition have compromised
somewhat the quality of the natural shoreline and buffer area of the wetland.
During several meetings in recent months, the Commission and Water Resource, sra i il.rl '0 i,iced yon -11:-r to
implement reliable, long-term measures to restore the buffer area :riid then to pro< r:!j : t: effc r i~no
the future. From all perspectives, this is an intuitively sensible cou - of action. Furtiicf-1moi i.G results of your
actions should be rewarding to all interests: Protection of the natural assets and quality of the wetland takes place,
and enhancements of your property values and investments occur.
With this correspondence, you are formally requested to secure conservation easements or to establish
restrictive covenants before closing sales of those lots adjacent to LP-47.
This accomplishment will reflect highly on your stewardship of this site. On behalf of the Commission and Water
Resources staff, thank you very much for your consideration of this request.
Sinrely,
Eri' t
acbeth
Water Resources Coordinator
Cc: Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission
Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation
Russ Matthys, City Engineer
John Gorder, Design Engineer
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TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: DECEMBER 16,1999
SUBJECT: THOMAS LAKE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BACKGROUND
Thomas Lake is one of Eagan's priority lakes, designated Direct Contact (Class 1). Among
the six such classified waterbodies in the city, Thomas Lake ranks third behind Fish Lake
and Blackhawk Lake for priority lake management.. Consistc!nt with this prioriti/"atiom, City
Council conceptually approved a capital improvc.,r_lci t proj °ct for Thomas Lake in the 2000
Captial Improvements for Water Quality.
BP-12 is a sediment basin located south of Thomas Lake and just north of Well Station #13
along Cliff Road (see attached maps). Most of the runoff entering the 0.4-acre ponding area
comes from the Walden Heights and Stonecliffe developments located just south of Cliff
Road. According to the City's Stormwater Management Plan, BP-12 is desi,_; cd Crave a
normal water level of 908.0 and a high water level of 914.0. The Stormweit s Ala , ~:ent
Plan indicates Thomas Lake to have a normal water level of 904.2 and a high v. _st r `evel of
908.0.
Essentially, BP-12 contributes runoff to Thomas Lake. Ideally, runoff that enters BP-12
needs to stay as long as possible for sediment in it to settle out, which will reduce
phosphorus loading to the lake. However, for perhaps 10+ years, much of BP-12 has been
quite shallow and filled with a dense population of cattail:-. Furth- rr~:. c, evidence ~?~er the
past several years of sediment entering Thomas Lake near F11-12- sit sis that si on ivvater
is not being adequate treated by BP-12.
PROPOSED ACTION
The basis of this project is to excavate BP-12 to create as much treatment capacity as
possible for water quality purposes.
Most if not all of the work of this project is proposed to be carried out in Winter 2000 the Eagan's Department of Engineering.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED
Request the city council to proceed with this project by. directing the preparation of
necessary plans and specifications.
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ADVISORY PARKS COMMIS i
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
MINUTES OF REULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1999
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commissionf vas called tt or. _ 3t 7:00 p rn. «r;15,
1999 with the following Commission Members present: Jos >p0 J3^ri, Tr-rv'' s, N. A k F iiir i. :ey OL--nLcht,
Barbara Johnson, Robert Kane, Jr., Bonnie Karson, Lee Mark-ell, Daryle td John Ruc olv);i. t onanissicsn
Member George Kubik was not present. Staff present included Ken Vraa, Dirt for of Parks and Rel,ceatioT-q Paul
Olson, Parks Superintendent; Gregg Hove, Forestry Supervisor; Eric MacBeth, Water Resources Coordinator; and
Cherryl Mesko, Recording Secretary.
PROV OF AGENDA
John Rudolph moved, Barbara Johnson seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the agenda as
presented.
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Member Johnson corsi anted that on Page 7, after the sf°- rtd sen+ce, the following should be added,
"Time should be spent resolving the situation with the developer." Daryle Petersen moved, Bonnie Karson
seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes of October 18, 1999 as amended.
VISITORS T1,4 - -,,o
FRIENDS OF LEBANON HILLS : 'C OLT)
Bob Gold, representing Friends of Lebanon Hills Park was -sent to review the concerns this group has
with the current campground development in Lebanon Hills Park. The group is of the opinion that citizen input
needs to direct what work will be done in this park. He stated that the campground serves only 3% of the County's
residents, that there were no specific public hearings on this project and that the development is not consistent with
the master development plan.
Member Rudolph shared the group's concerns stating that-_--id--its may want to tike a look at the overall
plan and get involved. Mr. Gold added that at the County level th to be a developme }t vs preservation
philosophy and in this case, the development philosophy won.
Following further comments, Chair Markell thanked Mr. Gold for his presentation and comments.
DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS
Items highlighted by Director Vraa included the fall prairie b in Thomas LvIe Par'. of
maintenance staff to continue with maintenance and repairs, need for additional park m `n1. , F to assist with
snow removal, registration for adult winter sports, the success of the Halloween Treat and T T Is, and the visit
by the Eagan Fire Department to preschool classes.
ICONSENTAGENDA
Terry Davis moved, Daryle Petersen seconded with all members voting in favor to make the following
recommendations to the City Council regarding Town Centre 100 Eighteenth Addition:
1. This development shall be responsible for a cash trails dedication
2. Suggest that proof of parking be reviewed in an attempt to reduce imperV
Advisory Parks Commission
Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 15, 1999
Page 2
I)EVELOPMENTPROPOSAILS
There were no development proposals for the Commission to review.
BUSINESS
TREE MITIGATION FUNDS
Director Vraa introduced this item noting that one of the revisions integrated into the Tree Preservation
Ordinance was the establishment of a "cash mitigation" option. The funds collected have been set aside into a Tree
Preservation Mitigation account and there has not been a policy set up to utilize the fiords.
City Forester Hove noted that a complete background was included in the packet. He added that in early
1998 there was discussion about potential options for the use of the collected funds, however no decision was
reached. Two areas defined for possible use of the fiords were the acquisition of conservation easements and
reforestation programs. Another area previously discussed was collaborative efforts involving the City of Eagan
and private property owners, however, the City attorney has advised that this is not an option that should be
recommended. Staff is looking for Commission comment and direction on how to proceed to a written policy.
Member Johnson noted that the option of using grants outlined in 1998 was never used and suggested that
this may be a viable option. She asked if funds might be used for an oak wilt project in Lebanon Hills Regional
Park. Supervisor Hove commented that the County has their own oak wilt management program.
Member Petersen suggested subsidizing a Forever Green type of project that would potentially benefit the
entire city. Hove stated that that could be an area to earmark funds.
Member Johnson commented that a great deal of the work was previously done on this project and
suggested that the document that was completed could be the basis for a policy. Director Vraa stated that although
some of the work has been done, this has not been formally adopted by the City Council for implementation.
Member Petersen suggested that the Natural Resources sub-committee review what has been developed,
prioritize and bring the issue back to the Commission for further comment before proceeding to the City Council for
their review and consideration. Member Davis suggested that the sub-committee look at other ideas and options and
how they can be beneficial to the program as well. Member Rudolph asked if dollars could be used for diseased tree
assistancelremoval. Supervisor Hove responded that that may be a consideration in the establishment of the policy.
Following further brief discussion, Kevin Gutknecht moved, Barbara Johnson seconded with all members
voting in favor to defer this item to the Natural Resources sub-committee for further review before bringing it back
to the full Commission for discussion.
SELECTION OF PLANNING GROUP FOR MOONSHINE REVIEW
Director Vraa introduced this item noting that the Commission had requested that a task force be put
together and input solicited from the community on the potential development options for Moonshine Park. Staff
suggests that some options/ideas be developed by a task force and then invite public input.
Member Markel] suggested that the Land Acquisition/Development sub-committee review this item.
Member Petersen added that the Recreation sub-committee should be involved with this review as well. Member
Gutknecht noted that all Commission Members are welcome to participate. Director Vraa stated that CJ Lilly and
Paul Olson will be staff representatives for this project.
Joseph Bari moved, Bonnie Karson seconded with all members voting in favor to defer this item to the
Land Acquisition/Development and Recreation sub-committees for review.
Advisory Parks Commission
Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 15, 1999
Page 3
NEW BUSINESS
2000 PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICAT ION 1,
Director Vraa explained that the Advisory Commission annually reviews and recornm&-jn 's new rates for
park and trail dedication to the City Council for adoption and implementation after the first of the year. It was noted
that historically fees have been based on the value of raw land, however in recent years, land sale transactions have
not been a reliable source because there is no raw land left in Eagan. In comparing Eagan's fees with other
communities, Vraa added that they are higher than many but are not the highest. The fees were increased by
approximately 2.3% in 1999 and staff is suggesting a 3% increase for 2000.
Member Markell opined that the cost ofh iL_ hr, approximately l0° and ,us r the
increase be closer to 5%.
After further brief discussion, Barbara Johnson moved, Daryle Petersen seconded with all members voting
in favor to make the following recommendations to the City Council regarding parks and trails dedication fees for
2000:
PARKS DEDICATION TRAILS 1 [ Dt CATION
Single Family $1,272/unit Residential $ "....'unit
Duplex 1,264/unit Commercial e
Townhouses/Quads 867/unit
Apts/Multiple 862/unit
Comm ercial/Ind. 3,476/acre
2000 FEES AND C GES
Director Vraa stated that the Department fees and charges are also reviewed on anwmu-°" . ` d =th
recommendations forwarded to the City Council for their review. After reviewing the two char _s for
2000; requiring a $50.00 damage deposit for picnic kits and increasing the cost for movie picnic Qdh1rr to
$10.00/table there were several questions asked for clarification. It was noted that the fee schedule will reflect that
the 1999 fee for moving tables is $25, or $5.00/table. It was also noted that the fee should reflect that non-resident
groups using Eagan parks will be able to have tables moved for this fee as well.
Daryle Petersen moved, Terry Davis seconded with all members voting in favor to recommend that the City
Council accept the 2000 fee schedule as amended.
PARKS AND RECREATION UPDATE
Superintendent Olson stated that bleachers the 'u parks will into compliance in-
house. Staff will make thenecessary modifications to a4t the Lebis<ative mandate. '._:iative :o Y2K compliance
issues, Superintendent Olson stated that there are no expected problems with any of th parks.
Director Vraa explained that Donna Tilsner accepted a position with Edina Parks and Recreation and will
be starting that new position in a week. She is currently recruiting and interviewing warming shelter staff in an
attempt to fill as many positions as possible before she leaves.
WATER RESOURCES UPDATE
Water Resources Coordinator Eric MacBeth talked about the potential to use a soles i aerator at
Fish Lake. He explained the benefits of this type of aerator over what is being used and asked the Commission to
consider making a recommendation to the City Council for this application.
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It was suggested that the Natural Resources sub-committee review this issue more closely before making a
recommendation, however it was noted that it may be difficult to get the group together at this time of year prior to
the December 16 meeting.
Following further brief discussion, Terry Davis moved, Daryle Petersen seconded with all members voting
in favor to refer this item to the Natural Resources sub-committee for review. Eric was asked to provide written
background to Commission Members prior to the December 16 meeting.
MAJESTIC OAKS WETLAND UPDATE
Coordinator MacBeth stated that the developer has been working cooperatively with staff to resolve this
issue. A wall and plantings will retain the area of concern.
Member Markell stated that he would still like to see a conservation easement approximately 20-30 feet
wide at the high water mark. Member Davis recalled that the developer didn't want to consider that option nor did
he want to restrict the property owner's use of their property. Commission Member Johnson expressed concern that
without some type of protection, lot owners could remove the vegetation that is being placed on the site. Since some
of the lots have already been sold, Member Davis opined that the City could not impose a conservation easement on
the existing property owners. Coordinator MacBeth suggested that this protection might occur as a covenant
through the homeowners association.
After further discussion, Lee Markell moved, Daryle Petersen seconded with all members voting in favor to
have staff negotiate with the developer a no fee 30 foot conservation easement on the lots that have been graded to
date extending upslope from the City's drainage easement. If an easement is not possible, staff should pursue with
the developer the inclusion of a covenant in the homeowners association documents to protect the property.
OTHER BUS MESS AND REPORTS
TREE INSPECTOR REPORT
Following a brief background of the shade tree disease program by Supervisor Hove, Mike Sowers was
introduced. Mr. Sowers had prepared an in-depth report on Oak Wilt and Dutch Elm along with the remedial action
that has been taken to help diminish the spread of these diseases throughout the City.
Mr. Sowers noted that during his employment this past year he has responded to approximately 400
customer requests for forestry related questions and issues. In an attempt to get more information to the public, a
forestry web page was created and became a part of the City's web site which allows residents to access a myriad of
information through links to other agencies. The web site was demonstrated to allow the Commission and public the
opportunity to see how diverse the information is.
Members Rudolph and Petersen complimented Mr. Sowers on the very beneficial report as well as the
introduction to the web page. It was noted that information would be provided to the public via newsletter so they
are aware this site exists.
SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATES
Member Rudolph stated that the Cedarvale Task Force is wrapping up their draft proposal which will be
sent on to the City Council for their review and feedback.
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Member Davis noted that the Tree Preservation/Parking Lot/Development sub-committee met with
Forestry and Community Development staff. Supervisor Hove provided background of the tree preservation policy
and Senior Planner Ridley talked about parking lots and developments a:-' how to decrease impervious surfaces.
The group is looking for direction from the City Council to allow the Ac. i• Parks Commission and Advisory
Planning Commission to meet to discuss the issues and see if there are v ys to mitigate some of the concerns. Chair
Markell will be discussing this with the City Council on November 23.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 2000
Director Vraa reminded Commission Members Davis, Kane, Karson and Markell that their terms will
expire in January. Members Davis, Kane and Karson are eligible for re-appointment, however Member Markell has
met the three consecutive 3-year term limit established by the City Council and will not I r E:°'i`ib1c: fi re-
appointment. Commission Members wishing to be re-appointed should stth3 n t their apps e 6cx., r, C. ~y Council
by December 15.
ZOUTT It TAB U:
Relative to the Land Acquisition/Recreation sub-committee meeting regarding Moonshine Park, it was the
consensus of the Commission that this item be deferred to a January meeting.
Relative to the Natural Resources sub-committee meting regarding tree mitigation funds, it v,a tt-i
consensus of the Commission that this item be deferred to a January meeting.
Member Markell reported to the Commission ie T C 'r-' will be at the City 1 -1 Council meeting on November 16. There will also be a City Cot r 1 v wi`
Cc ion represent zti\ es o n
November 23 to discuss the 1999 work effort and the plans for 2000.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, John Rudolph moved, Barbara Johnson seconded with all members
voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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