05/04/1989 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission
MEMORANDUM
0: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN A DIRECTOR O PARKS RECREATION
DATE: MAY , 1989
RE: MAY 4T COMMISSION MEETING
The regular meeting o the Commission will be preceded b a tour of two of
agan`s newer parks - Ohmann and Slaters Acres. We will leave City Hall at 6:30
P.M. to return a 7:30 P.M.
DEVELOPMENT
There is only one development item, Stonebridge - 2nd Addition, which is part
of a previous PUD. The Commission should determine if a previously proposed park
dedication is now worth accepting, or should it be platted into lots to avoid
the maintenance needs of the parcel in the future.
OLD BUSINESS
There are two items under old business; the first of which should be deferred
until June. Staff has found that the demographic information the Commission
requested was very difficult to assemble, and not the easy task that we once
thought. Therefore, this item should be deferred until June.
A memorandum has been prepared on the 2nd item. No specific action is requested.
E BUSINESS
Staff has prepared two memorandums regarding New Business. Both will require
Commission action.
PARKS DEVELOPMENT
Staff will provide a verbal update on park development activities and in
particular, Contract 8-12, Northview Tennis Courts, fencing and miscellaneous
projects.
A brief review of the result of Wescott Station neighborhood park meeting will
also be discussed.
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OTHER BUSINESS REPORTS
There are several items under this section which staff would like to update the
Commission on. As this is a very "active" time of year for us, there may be last
minute additions to the agenda/other business.
Remember 6:30 for the Parks Tour; otherwise 7:30 if you are not able to make the
tour.
Respect(ull;, submitted,
Ken Vraa
Director of Parks Recreation
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AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
Thursday, May , 1989
6:30 P.M.
Eagan Municipal Center
A. 6:30 P.M. Tour of Slater Acres Park and George Ohmann Park
B. 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting - Eagan Municipal Center
C. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
D. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 6, 1989
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Consent Agenda
G. Development Proposals
(1) Stonebridge 2nd Addition
H. Old Business
(1) Facility Standards
(2) EAA-AAA Facility Steering Committee Update
1. New Business
(1) LACO/L.C.M.. Grant Applications
(2) Storm Water Retention - Trapp Farm Park/Northview Meadows
J. Parks Development
(1) Contract 9-12, Northview Tennis Courts/Field Fencing
(2) Westcott Station Park - Neighborhood Meeting Results
(3) Wilderness Run-Trapp Farm Park Trail Update
K. Other Business and Reports
(1) Happenings
(2) Instruments of Eagan
(3) Pilot Knob School - Play Area Expansion
(4) Fire Station Improvements
(5) Neighborhood Park Representative Meeting - May 3, 1989
(6) Thomas Lake Park Grand Opening - June 25, 1989
L. Adjournment
Subject to approval
MINUTES F REGULAR MEETING OF
THE ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
GA MINNESOTA
APRIL , 1989
regular meeting of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission was
called to order at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April , 1989 with the following
Commission Members present: Ted Billy, Jack Johnson, Sandy Masin, Wayne Sames,
Michele Swanson, George Kubik, Shawn Hunter and Dick Carroll. Staff present
included Director of Parks and Recreation, Ken Vraa; Landscape Architect/Parks
Planner, Steve Sullivan; Parks Superintendent, John VonDeLinde; Recreation
Supervisor, Dorothy Peterson; City Forester, Tom Schuster, Intern, Mel Bailey
and Parks Secretary, Cherryl Mesko.
John VonDeLinde asked the Commission to recognize Scott Swenson from the
First Bank Eagan who is participating along with the City of Eagan in the annual
Arbor Day Celebration. Mr. VonDeLinde explained that the bank sponsoring a
poster contest for Eagan 3rd graders to participate in. There will be an
estimated 625 poster entries with a winner being chosen from each school and an
overall winner picked from the finalists. The winner's poster will be used as
a basis for the 1990 Arbor Day poster. First Bank Eagan has also contributed
generously to this year's Arbor Day celebration. Mr. VonDeLinde then introduced
the Commission to Scott Swenson.
Mr. Swenson thanked the Commission for the opportunity of being a part of
the Arbor Day celebration and apologized for Eric Iversen not being available
to attend this evening. Mr. Iversen has been instrumental in working out the
details for the Arbor Day events that First Bank Eagan will be participating in
and has been happy to work with the city on this program. Mr. Swenson stated
that a sweatshirt would be presented to the poster contest winners. Sweatshirts
will also be presented to the City Council, Mayor and Advisory Parks and
Recreation Commission members. Mr. Swenson then presented each Commission Member
with a sweatshirt and thanked everyone who had helped make this project
successful.
George Kubik thanked Scott Swenson and Eric Iversen on behalf of the
Commission for their cooperative efforts on behalf of Eagan's Arbor Day
celebration.
AGENDA
Ken Vraa asked that four new items be added under "Other Business and
Reports". Michele Swanson moved, Jack Johnson seconded with all members voting
in favor to accept the agenda as amended.
IT FROM ARCH , 1989 MEETING
George Kubik asked that the last sentence in the first paragraph on Page
11, be changed to read "Mr. Kubik noted that the park need to be a good neighbor
but keeping the value of parkland high is also very important to maintain the
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adaptability and flexibility of parks.". Jack Johnson moved, Wayne Sames
seconded with all members voting in favor to accept the minutes as amended.
CONSENT AGENDA
Jack Johnson asked what the parkland dedication policy consisted of and
how an amount was determined in each case. Mr. Vraa explained that most of the
items in the consent agenda consist o commercial property which usually require
a cash rather and land dedication. The dedication amount is based on the net
developable land at a rate of .05 per square foot which is paid at the time of
the building permit, not the final plat. Mr. Vraa stated that he would make sure
all Commission members received an updated dedication policy before the next
meeting so the new members would have an opportunity to review it.
On motion by Dick Carroll, seconded by Ted Billy with all members voting
in favor, the Commission approved recommendation to the City Council of the
following:
1. WAIVER OF PLAT - OPUS CORPORATION. That this proposal be subject
to a cash parkland dedication according to the current policy and
that a 6' concrete sidewalk be placed along Lone Oak Road.
2. KINGSOOD 3RD ADDITION - HORNE DEVELOPMENT. This proposal be subject
to a cash parkland dedication for a portion of all lots located south
of the southern B1ackhawk PD boundary. This includes lots 10-16 and
3-, Block 1, ingsood 3rd Addition.
. EAGAN CENTER 4TH ADDITION - TRI-LAND PARTNERSHIP. This parcel is
within the Lexington South planned development. This development
is subject to a cash obligation according to a subsequent planned
development agreement. The proposal is responsible for the placement
of a 6' concrete sidewalk along Lexington Point Parkway and an 8'
bituminous trail along Lexington Avenue.
4. SODERHOLM ADDITION - EAGLE ENTERPRISES. This proposal be subject
to a cash parkland dedication and an eight foot bituminous trail be
placed along Diffley.
. TRAMMEL CROW COMPANY - EAGAN WOODS OFFICE PARK II. This proposal
be subject to a cash parkland obligation.
6. RASMUSSEN COLLEGE SYSTEM - RASMUSSEN COLLEGE CAMPUS. This proposal
be subject to a cash parkland dedication.
7. PHILLIPS 66 1ST ADDITION - PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY. This proposal be
subject to a cash parkland dedication. A six foot concrete sidewalk
be placed along Duckwood Drive and an eight foot bituminous trail
along Pilot Knob Road.
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ATE QUALITY Director Vraa noted that John VonDeLinde would give the Commission an
update on what has been occurring with the water quality issue. Mr. VondeLinde
noted that February was the last time when the Commission was updated on this
issue and there have been some significant new developments on the part of the
Water Quality Task Force. Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District,
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik Assoc. and City staff have been focusing their
attention on watershed specific improvements. The four major areas they have
focused on are:
1. An ordinance similar to that o the parkland dedication which would
involve the development community in the review and establishment
of public policies affecting water quality runoff within new
developments.
2. A review by the City Attorney to determine the legal ramifications
of imposing the proposed new ordinances on city residences and
businesses operating within the corporate boundaries.
3. Implementation of a citywide education campaign to encourage
residents and businesses to self-initiate water quality efforts.
. The long range funding requirements for implementing a capital
improvements program.
Mr. VonDeLinde continued that the Task Force has set up a meeting with the
Developers Task Force to discuss how some of these options and ideas can work.
An update will be provided to the Commission.
Mr. Kubik noted that he was pleased to see the involvement of the
developers on the front end and was equally pleased to see the emphasis on
educating the public in good conservation efforts. He looks forward to an update
regarding this important issue.
Jack Johnson noted that none of the lakes currently meet the level of
phosphorous that would be low enough to put them into the highest classification
and was pleased to see that this is being worked on.
PORTABLE RESTROOMS
Director Vraa stated that there had been a request from an athletic
association to put portable restrooms at the school sites and neighborhood parks
where children are participating in sports. Staff is looking for discussion and
direction from the Commission to proceed on this issue.
George Kubik noted the importance of weighing the purpose of the park for
all participants, looking at the possible negative appearance by the surrounding
neighbors. Michele Swanson commented that there should definitely be something
available at some of the parks. Perhaps the Commission should review each park
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individually to see what that park's needs are. The question regarding vandalism
prompted r. Vraa's comment that this has not been as severe a problem as some
communities deal with. Mr. onDeLinde added that the contractor is responsible
for damage and replacement when vandalism occurs relieving the City of that
financial responsibility. Dick Carroll noted that it would be reasonable to
consider joint funding for the additional placement of portable restrooms in
locations where the Parks and Recreation Department does not offer programming.
George Kubik asked the Commission to consider if they should consider
portable facilities i all parks or handle it by request and if this is done how
will the additions be funded. Shawn Hunter stated the athletic associations
should be footing the full cost for the additional restroom requirements. Wayne
Sames commented that if the users are using park property when a restroom isn't
available, than it does pose a problem and becomes a concern that the Commission
should address.
After further discussion Dick Carroll moved that the Commission consider
the addition of the 12 identified sites in the memo provided in the packet and
that the City negotiate with EAA on the cost split for providing this service.
George Kubik added to the motion that this addition be made on a one year trial
basis and reviewed at the end of the year. Ted Billy seconded the motion.
Dorothy Peterson asked for clarification of the cost split; should it be 50/50
or some other combination. Mr. Kubik stated that this would be negotiated by
Parks and Recreation and EAA. All members voted in favor of the amended motion.
FACILITIES STANDARDS AND DEFICIENCIES
Ken Vraa indicated the need to review and update the Facilities Standards
and Deficiencies. To that end Dorothy Peterson prepared for the Commission a
comprehensive report that shows where the City is in 1989 and the projections
for anticipated facilities use. The projections done in 1982 show that there
is a shortfall in 1989 in all areas. The new tennis courts coming on line at
orthview Park will bring us up to the demand level for a 60,000 population
projection.
Shawn Hunter asked what the methodology was for this presentation. Mr.
Vraa responded that staff was trying to bring information together for questions
by the Commission and perhaps set up a work session to look at future planning
of facilities. Mr. Hunter suggested adding a distribution column when working
on the planning of these facilities. Dick Carroll noted that the park planning
book is in antiquated shape and there is a great need to bring this book up to
date. Mr. Vraa noted that in the past Commission members have taken a few
chapters and updated them but agreed that this process should be completed very
quickly; perhaps in the next 3 to 4 weeks.
The softball fields show that there will be a need for 30 fields when the
population reaches 60,000. At this point in time we are discouraging new teams
except for women and co-rec leagues because the fields available are currently
full. Mr. Kubik asked if we were able to track how many teams have been
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turned away because there is no more field space. Mr. Vraa responded that this
is unknown; staff continues to try to accommodate as many people as possible.
Wayne Sames suggested looking at the demographics to see what the age of
residents are to determine what the needs may be. Mr. Kubik noted that this
would be a good project for an intern. Mr. Billy noticed that the facilities
for 1989 were only city facilities and did not take into consideration the school
fields. Mr. Vraa stated that typically adults play on city facilities and youth
use more of the school fields. For planning purposes, the city can only look
at the facilities they have available for use in the event the school facilities
become unavailable for any reason.
Hockey seems to be consistent with most communities. We show a shortfall
of currently but 2 new rinks are scheduled at Bridle Ridge. In 1982 the soccer
predictions seemed to be appropriate based on the participants in this sport.
This is an area that has changed dramatically. There are currently over 200
participants in youth soccer this summer which shows a large need for free
standing fields. Mr. Kubik noted that in planning for these facilities it is
important that we maintain flexibility for use. Baseball shows the same kind
of shortfall and the need for long term planning.
After further discussion George Kubik suggested that the Commission do some
brain storming to rethink where we are heading in planning for the future
expansion.
BO DAY RESOLUTION
George Kubik asked that the second paragraph of the resolution read,
"WHEREAS trees are a significant attraction and were to Minnesota's settlers
because of their usefulness and the beauty they provided; and" and moved that
the resolution supporting Eagan Arbor Festivities be accepted as amended. Dick
Carroll seconded the motion with all members voting in favor.
John VonDeLinde explained that the Arbor Day celebration would be from
10:00 A.M. to noon on Saturday, April 29 at Thomas Lake Park. Commission Members
are invited to participate. The tree sale winners will pick up their trees on
May 6th with staggered pick-up times to eliminate excessive waiting by those
individuals. John also noted that reservations have been received for the Arbor
Day events and it has been programmed as a family participation day. George
Kubik noted that he will be attending.
Mr. VonDeLinde asked the Commission members to participate in the selection
of the 250 winners who will be able to purchase trees through the tree sale
lottery. There were a total of 753 forms returned by people interested in
purchasing trees this year. Mr. Kubik asked Cherryl Mesko to draw the first 50
winners and then the Commission members proceeded to draw the names of the other
200 winners that will be notified shortly.
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WINTER PROGRAN
Dorothy Peterson noted that 1988-89 was the longest skating/sliding season
ever. More than 3000 people visited Trapp Farm from Eagan and other communities.
Some of the concerns are that Woodhaven Park had fewer 7, , 9 year olds that
skate but there has been significant number that now go to Sky Hill Park. Sky
Hill has been "discovered". In order for broomball to grow the facilities need
to be expanded; perhaps the city could add a boot hockey league at Woodhaven.
Dorothy also noted that with the high use at Trapp Farm Park staff has responded
to the changing needs of this winter park site.
George Kubik commented on the high volume of use at Trapp and noted that
the tubing seemed to be much safer this year. Dorothy mentioned that perhaps
the fact that the season lasted 3 weeks longer than in the past this accounted
for some of the larger numbers. Also, this is one of the only tubing hills in
the area. Mr. Kubik thanked staff for all their work in insuring a safe winter
season for park participants.
WALK MINNESOTA
Director Vraa stated that Mel Bailey will bring the Commission up to date
on the plans for the Walk Minnesota program. Mel explained the April 9 will
be the kick-off for 26 other walks throughout the state. The walk will begin
at Sky Hill Park at 8:00 A. M. and throughout the course of the state program,
6,500 participants usually walk. The Eagan Walk will go through Thomas Lake Park
and along the Higline Trail to cover the 5K, 10 and 20K routes. The walk is
free for anyone wanting to participate and families and pets usually participate.
George Kubik stated he was glad to see the contribution toward the metric
system and thanked Mel for a job well done.
PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT/BIRCH WESTBURY ADDITION
Director Vraa noted that residents of Birch Park and Westbury 4th Addition
have asked that the park parcel adjacent to their property be maintained. Mr.
Vraa noted that it would require establishing and maintaining turf, grading,
topsoil placement followed by seeding. Since the department does not have the
equipment necessary to complete this kind of project they are asking the
Commission for permission to solicit quotes from contractors to grade, place
topsoil and seed the property with the funding coming from the Park Site Fund.
After further discussion, Dick Carroll moved to approve the expenditure
of funds from the Park Site Acquisition and Development Fund to grade, place
topsoil and seed the identified parcels. Wayne Sames seconded the motion with
all members voting in favor.
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TENNIS CONTRACT
Parks Planner Steve Sullivan updated the Commission on the upcoming tennis
court contract. The contract will cover 10 or 11 tennis courts south of field
# in Northview Park, a double tennis court in Bur Oaks Park, overlay of
Lexington,Country Home and Highview Park courts, hard surface color coating at
Ohmann and Slater Acres Park and the backstop for the softball fields Northview
Park. Mr. Sullivan then reviewed the Northview tennis court plan with the
Commission showing the 10, possibly 11, courts that will be built as a joint
project between the City of Eagan and School District #196.
Dick Carroll noted that the new Commission members may want to see a copy
of the Joint Powers Agreement that was completed for this project.
LANDSCAPE PLANS
Steve Sullivan noted that Thomas Lake will have the first planting of the
season followed by Lakeside and Mueller Farms Park. The end of the summer will
find Ohann, Bridle Ridge and Kettle receiving landscape embellishments.
HAPPENINGS
Ken raa noted that Coca Cola will be buying the scoreboards that will be
placed at Northview Athletic fields. Ken thanked Dorothy Peterson for all her
efforts in bringing this project to fruition.
Maintenance is in the process of putting up the tennis nets and the trails
are starting to be cleaned off. Mr. Vraa noted that John VonDeLinde has spent
a great deal of time preparing a maintenance management program which is to be
a rational approach to maintenance programming. He is asking for 3 members from
the Commission to meet with Ken and John during April/May to review the program.
Shawn Hunter and George Kubik both volunteered to serve on this committee.
LAC HA ARK NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
Ken Vraa brought the Commission up to date on the neighborhood meeting
regarding the proposed development of lackhawk Park. He noted that the
residents present did not want a pavilion to be constructed in this park and
would prefer keeping it a nature center versus a community park. There was some
opposition to the development of this park but r. Vraa feels they will be able
to work them out.
ATE QUALITY SUBCOMMITTEE REPLACEMENT
Ken Vraa noted that the Water Quality Subcommittee is seeking a Commission
member to replace Wayne Sames of the committee. The group meets every two weeks
on Monday evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 and will continue doing so for the next
to 9 months. Dick Carroll volunteered to serve on the subcommittee.
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L BELL ICE REQUEST
CREAM Ken Vraa explained that the department has recently received a request from
Blue Bell Ice Cream to operate exclusively in Rahn Park and would, in return,
consider paying a percentage of sales or a flat fee to the City of Eagan. Mr.
Sitko wants to continue his sales in the parks for 1989 and has approached the
department to extend permission for another year. Mr. Vraa asked the Commission
for their recommendation.
George Kubik noted that in all fairness to r. Sito he would like to see
him try another year since his season was so short last year. Ted Billy noted
that he is a little troubled considering an exclusive right agreement at this
point. Sandy Masin asked if Blue Bell needed special permission to be selling
on the streets and r.Vraa responded that they had been issued a permit to sell
on city streets but would need special permission to solicit in city parks.
After further discussion, George Kubik suggested that the Commission
recommend extending the park vending experiment one year based on r. Sitko's
project last year. He further suggested looking at a bid option next year or
considering expanding after a full year of the vending experiment.
ESTCTT STATION PARK
Mr. Vraa noted that staff would have a meeting with the residents
surrounding estcott Station Park to show them the park boundaries, get their
input on what will be planned for the park and give them an anticipated time
frame for the park to be completed.
LEXINGTON SITE
Director Vraa stated that now that the Lexington/Diffley site was city
owned the questions arises as to how will it be maintained until it is developed.
There are some options such as renting it out to a farmer but staff would like
to get direction from the Commission as to how this should be maintained.
Dick Carroll noted that the site should be mowed to control weeds. Sandy
Masin suggested growing pumpkins for Halloween and Michele Swanson suggested the
possibility of a children's garden area. Mr. Vraa noted that there may be a
problem getting water to the sites in both these cases but they are good ideas.
After further discussions it was decided that staff should look at the
possibility of renting the acreage to a farmer. Mr. VonDeLinde will research
this option further and will take whatever steps are necessary to see that this
parcel is maintained.
Dick Carroll indicated he had received a letter from Jeff Larson from
Lakeville regarding the trail system in Dakota County and the cutbacks that have
been proposed. They have asked us to join in the Task Force to review the Dakota
County Trail System plan.
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There being no further business to conduct, Michele Swanson moved, Wayne
Sames seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn. The meeting was
adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
SECRETARY DATE
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN S LIV , PARKS PLANNER/LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
ATE: APRIL 2, 1989
E: ILLS O STONE BRIDGE - 2 ADDITION
R !EST
Separate applications have been submitted requesting the Rezoning of 67.7
agriculturally zoned acres within the Hills of Stonebridge Planned Development
to an -1 (Single Family) district, and a Preliminary Plat for the Hills of
Stonebridge, 2nd Addition, consisting of 121 lots located south of Northview Park
Road and west of Dodd Road. The original rezoning application for the Hills of
Stonebridge Addition only included the area on the north side of the extension
of Northview Park Road, while the Hills of Stonebridge Planned Development
Agreement encompassed the entire 182-acre site.
BACKGROUND
The Hills of Stonebridge PD was approved in September 1987. Parks dedication
was partially fulfilled with a cash contribution, land dedication and rough
grading of Bridle Ridge Park. The remaining park land to be dedicated consists
of lineal greenways throughout the PD dedicated at the time of platting. This
application includes two greenways described as parks 4 5 and within the PD
agreement. (See Figure #1)
ISSUES
The Commission will need to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the
following issues:
1. Should park parcel #5 be dedicated to the City for parkland purposes.
2. What impact will result with a roadway extension to Northview Road through
proposed parkland parcel
ISSUE #1
The current proposal provides a parkland dedication of park parcel # & #5. (See
Fig#2) Park parcel #4 provides a greenway corridor from Dodd Road to Northview
Road continuing to Bald Lake. This pedestrian corridor as proposed provides
and area above the adjacent ponds high water elevation. In contrast, proposed
park parcel is a spur corridor with minimal to no area provided for pedestrian
circulation above the adjacent ponds high water elevation. Park parcel #5
therefore does not meet the criteria used with the Commission's previous PD
evaluation for pedestrian corridor areas above all ponds high water elevations.
The Commission could recommend that the developer revise the plat to provide an
adequate pedestrian area above the high water elevation. The HILLS OF STNERIDGE
APRIL. 5, 1989
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developer has indicated that this can not work with the current plat layout.
The layout has the pond central to a roadway configuration and the overall
dimensions are too tight to realign rear lot lines above the high water
elevation. In consideration of the plat remaining as proposed, the parkland
offers minimal value and therefore should be incorporated into the platting of
the adjacent residential lots.
ISSUE #
Planning and Engineering staff recommends that a road connection be incorporated
into the plat connecting Street A to Northview Road. This roadway was included
within the initial PD layout. The topography indicates that the road link would
need to occur along the northern edge of Park Parcel #4. (See Figure #3)
Staff's evaluation of the road link concludes minimal impact will result to the
proposed parkland. The engineering of the road would need to provide a
pedestrian corridor continuous with the proposed park parcel #4, above the
adjacent ponds high water elevation and connecting to Northview Road boulevard
trail.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
The Advisory Parks Recreation Commission may consider the following
recommendations regarding Stonebridge, 2nd Addition.
1. The developer revise the plat to provide a pedestrian corridor above the
high water elevation within parkland parcel #5.
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The developer realign the residential lots over the proposed park parcel
#5.
2. The developer provide a roadway corridor from Street A to Northview Road,
The engineering of the roadway should provide a pedestrian corridor
continuous with park parcel #4, above the ponds high water elevation and
connecting to Northview Road boulevard trail.
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MEMORANDUM
ADVISORY TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
E V A , DIRECTOR F PARKS RECREATION
FROM: DOROTHY PETERSON, RECREATION SUPERVISOR.
DATE: Y , 1989
E: FACILITIES: 1989 OUT BASEBALL, SOFTBALL SOCCER,
E - RAAA FACILITY STEERING COMMITTEE
BACKGROUND
The Commission may recall that with the onset of spring, staff was concerned that
growth in the youth baseball, softball and summer soccer programs would seriously
strain the department's ability to meet the program needs. Parents expectations
concerning holding practices and playing games close to home have become
important to the department and the youth athletic associations, alike.
The Facilities Steering Committee has provided the forum from unproved
communication and understanding between the Eagan Athletic Association and the
Rosemount Area Athletic Association, School District #196 and the City. Both
associations have knowledge of the size of each other's programs and where the
children reside. In addition, all participants recognize the finite nature of
facilities.
1989 ro ram Participant Numbers
EAA Participants Teams 1 Eagan % 196
Baseball 902 4 1001 68%
Softball 462 31 1001 671
Soccer 223 10 100% 50!
Bantam Soccer 230 14 100% 73%
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Baseball 957 f 201 100°1
Softball 491 j 20% 1001
Soccer 183 11 461 1001
Bantam Soccer not offered
In addition to these participants, EAA and RAAA both offer travel baseball
programs. Youth ages 1 to 16 participate at this level of play. Goat Hill and
Rahn Athletic fields are able to accommodate these games this year. Practice
time is available only on week-ends.
1989 Fields in the City of a a
alliels Soccer
School District 191 9
School District 196 1
Parks Recreation 12 6
FL ASSOCIATION MEETING
The first item addressed was the number of participants EAA and RAAA have
registered. In 1989, EAA's numbers have increased, RAAA's have remained
relatively stable. The most significant change is the reduced percentage of
Eagan children in the RAAA baseball and softball programs, 1988 percentages were
8% compared to this year's 20%.
The second aspect approached was, the number of fields each association receives
from other "bodies". From this tally it was learned that:
EAA receives 9 fields from the Burnsville School District. RAAA receives fields
from the Cities of Rosemount and Apple Valley and from School District #196 in
those cities. A total of 33 fields are provided to RAAA from those sources.
RAAA field use in Eagan for 1989 will include 2 school district 196 fields,
travel baseball games, Monday and Wednesday use of one City ballfield and soccer
game on two days on one field.
EAA will schedule play on the balance of Eagan fields. This provides 25
ballfields for the baseball and softball programs. Soccer will have access to
7 fields.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
The field allocation process proceeded smoothly. Staff is of the opinion that
the respect the two youth athletic associations have for each others programs
and a realization of what is equitable in order that programs can function
resulted in increased field usage for EAA and decreased RAAA field use in Eagan.
Both associations indicate that they can proceed adequately this season.
post season meeting is planned. Interest has been expressed toward including
the Valley Athletic Association and the Burnsville Athletic Club at that
occasion. The issues of numbers of participants and available facilities is of
interest to all.
There is no action requested by the Commission on this item.
MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
ATE: Y 1, 1989
E: OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT APPLICATION - FISCAL YEAR 1990
BACKGROUND
The City has previously submitted grant applications to the State for LAWCON/LCMR
funds through the now entitled Department of Trade and Economic Development
(DIED). Thomas Lake, Rahn, Trapp Farm, Blackhawk and Fish Lake Parks have been
awarded grants in the past few years.
ISSUE
The Commission should make a determination and recommendation which park
facility/development might be submitted for a 1990 application.
FISCAL YEAR 1990 APPLICATION
Recently the DTED announced it's Fiscal Year 1990 Community Development Grant
Programs. For this coming year the State will again be offering a land
acquisition and park development program similar to the "traditional" programs
o the past years. It appears though, that there will be some changes relative
to the types of eligible facilities and the nature of the ranking system. For
fiscal year 1990 several new categories of facilities will be added to the
"eligible list." These will include playground equipment, benches, bleachers,
grills, picnic tables and so on. Another sweeping change includes the addition
of golf courses and land acquisition for community centers, to the program.
The ranking system will also be modified to place less emphasis on the State's
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) priorities. In other words, there
will be less weight given to projects that have historically been oriented to
public water access or to passive "resource-based" recreation. A stronger
relationship will also be made in the ranking process between the design elements
of each park proposal and how well they fit with a community's individual needs.
Therefore, applications for projects such as athletic sites or neighborhood parks
should be more competitive under this new system. In fact, in recent discussions
with Wayne Sames, Outdoor Recreation Grants Director, the State is discussing
the earmarking of a certain percentage of funds strictly for athletic site
developments. For Eagan, this means that a broader range of applications, in
comparisons to past years, might be considered.
The funding picture for the Fiscal Year 1990 program is unclear at this point.
It is likely that the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LACO) appropriation
to the State will be similar to 1989. If it is, only about $350,000 will be
available in Federal funds to Minnesota's communities. On the state side, no
funding has been included in the state's bonding bill, thus far. However, a
bill has been introduced into the House that would earmark $1.25 million for FY90
under the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources Fund (LCMR). The funding
outlook is that grants will again be extremely competitive with the percentage
o successful proposals likely to be in the single digits. (A major bonding is
proposed for the 1990 session of the Legislature)
The application procedure has perhaps seen the most drastic change of all. This
year communities are required to file a "single application" covering all of a
community's "development grants" in one application. Once the State receives
a City's initial application grant, representatives will determine eligibility
of the initial requests and the most likely and available programs to address
the proposed projects. Thus, the former "preliminary applications" with which
the Commission is familiar, are no longer being used. If DTED determines that
the proposal(s) meets the project requirements a "final" application or "forms
packet" is then submitted before the new September 1st deadline. Therefore, it
would be in Eagan's interest to submit any application(s) at the earliest date.
This will allow DTED representatives ample time to review the project, on a
preliminary basis, and to provide the necessary time for site inspections and
visits with staff prior to preparation of the final application.
ALTERNATIVES/RECOMMENDATION
Staff has considered what it feels are priority projects and eligible facilities.
The Commission should consider which facilities it feels are suitable. With
the broadening o eligibility, more than one park may be appropriate.
It is staff's recommendation that the City submit at least, an application for
Phase 1, development of the newly acquired Lexin ton/Diffley Athletic Site; to
include grading, parking lots, access road, field construction, fencing,
irrigation, signage, utilities, trails and walkways.
Although the estimate has not been determined for Phase I construction costs,
the maximum federal/state grant limit is $400,000 and could provide up to 50%
of development costs.
O COMMISSION CO
To recommend the submission of a grant application to the DTED for park
development.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: STEPHEN SULLI , LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, PARKS PLANNER
ATE: APRIL 26, 1989
: ORTHVIE DOS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACT 8-26
RE -QUEST
The Engineering Department has initiated a contract for storm sewer improvements
located in the trail corridor from Trapp Farm Park to the Northview Meadows
subdivision. (See Figure #1) The Commission will need to review and make
recommendations regarding the impact this improvement has on the trailway
corridor.
BACKGROUND
The Commission may recall that this trail corridor was provided as a result of
the elimination of the Wescott Hills Drive southerly connection to Wilderness
Run Road. Wescott Hills Drive now connects to Trenton Road at a perpendicular
intersection. The remaining one-half right-of-way of Wescott Hills Drive, south
of the intersection, is undeveloped and is earmarked as a trailway corridor.
During our recent frequency of the one hundred (100) year storms, the down stream
storm sewer was overburdened and water backed up through a catch basin located
at the corner of Trenton and Wescott Hills Drive. The water inundates the
intersection at over a 2' depth then proceeds to run along the trail corridor
and between Lots 11/12, resulting in extensive erosion. This project will not
fully correct the conditions of the one hundred year storm within this area,
but should control it.
ANALYSIS
The primary reason this storm water back-up occurs is that the down stream storm
sewer is not sized for a one hundred year frequency storm. To replace and
increase the size of the pipe would be tremendously expensive and would disrupt
the existing neighborhoods.
The intent of the design is to retain the storm water within the trail corridor
and place it outside the intersection. This is accomplished by grading a hollow
from the intersection along the trail corridor. (See Figure #2) The hollow
would have parallel side slopes at a .1 gradient and a 10' pad for a trail at
the base. This hollow area would hold the anticipated volume of water with a
one hundred year frequency storm. No storm water would outflow down the sledding
hill into Trapp Farm Park. The duration of the temporary ponding would be for
no longer than twenty-four (24) hours.
NORTVIE MEADOWS DRAINAGE IPR.
APRIL. 6, 1989
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The grading does not influence the useability of the trail corridor except when
occasional ponding occurs. Staff feels that some clean-up would be necessary
after the ponding event. Public Works maintenance staff would be responsible
for this clean-up.
SUMMA
Parks Department staff has reviewed the alternatives for this current situation.
This stormwater has no other place for retention. No other storm sewer segment
can be utilized. To upgrade the existing downstream storm water system would
be very expensive and be disruptive to the neighborhood. Therefore, the short
term consequence of occasional ponding, although not ideal, will mitigate the
current situation.
FOR COMMISSION ACTION
The Commission may consider the following recommendation:
1. To approve the proposed drainage plan for Improvement Contract 88-29.
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HAPPENINGS
1. A variable terrain stage is on order. This 16 X 16 stage will be used for
Evening in the Park events this summer. It is anticipated that the stage
will be useful for new programs and special event happenings for the
department.
. Equipment for the concession room at Northview Athletic has begun t
arrive. Staffing is being addressed as well as the purchase of supplies.
State inspection will occur on May 5!
3. The computer facilities reservation system is being trial run with the
adult softball practice requests. Some "glitches" have been identified
and are being addressed by Logis.
. Over 100 coaches have been NYSCA certified in the last two weeks, with
three staff certified to conduct the clinics, the 6 separate clinics have
been manageable. Once again the program has been enthusiastically received
by EAA AA coaches of youth sports.
5. Summer program publicity is all written. The Eagan Newsletter is scheduled
to be out on May 24. The first day of registration is Saturday, May 20.
6. The Grand Opening of the Thomas Lake Pavilion is among the special events
planned for the summer. Plan to save Sunday, June 2 for this event. The
festivities will include ribbon cutting, lunch, face painting and games
for children, a presentation in the classroom by a naturalist and hopefully
someone from the Raptor Center. The Teddy Bear Band is booked to perform.
7. Staff attended the State Conference in Rochester April 1-21. The Passport
to Good Health was featured in the "Hall of Ideas". Fellow professionals
were pleased to receive copies of the Passport. Several were over heard
saying, "e should do something like this to add to our fitness program."
. The scramble is on to complete Volume II of the Activities Calendar. The
cover is already at the printer. By the date of the Commission meeting
it is hoped that all copy is "at the printer"!
9. Approval for placement of portable restrooms has been received for School
District 191 sites for Youth Athletic programs. Response from School
District #196 is anticipated in a day or two. EAA will share in the cost
of providing this service.
10. The children in Tiny Tots will go on a field trip to the Minnesota Zoo this
month. Parent volunteers help to chaperone. The most momentous aspect
of the trip is that first school bus ride, attraction of the Koalas or no!
11. At the time of this writing, the last day "crunch" for the Minnesota's
State Walk is in progress! The event is well organized, volunteers are
poised to take their positions, the trails have been swept and cleared of
winter litter. If there are war stories to tell, they will be shared with
the Commission! Staff, however, expects no surprises!
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12. May is right around the corner - the Eagan Fun Run will be run that
morning. Staff wonders whether this is the year that participants will
exceed 200. Once again, Trapp Farm Park serves as the starting point and
headquarters for the run.
13. A presentation on the new catastrophic health insurance and its implication
to senior citizens was a portion o the most recent seniors meeting. The
topic drew numerous questions and opinions from the audience.
14. The flyers have been disappearing for the Eagan Fun Walk scheduled ±'or
Saturday, May 6, at Trapp Farm Park. This event is held in conjunction
with the Eagan Fun Run. Walkers participate at no charge and can travel
one, three or five mile route. All participants earn a balloon and
certificate.
1. Softball season has begun. The Men's C League began play Tuesday, May 2nd
and the rest of the leagues will begin play the week of May 8th. One-
hundred seventy-four (174) teams have registered to play. Northview
Athletic and Rahn Athletic Fields are the sites for League play. We have
turned away many teams due to certain nights being filled to capacity.
All Commission members are invited to attend a special ceremony recognizing
Dorothy Peterson for her eight years of service as League Director. At
5:45 P.M. o Monday, May 8th, we will honor her work of guiding the
tremendous growth of the leagues in Eagan. Dorothy will throw out the
first pitch, turn on the two new scoreboards and eat the first hot dog.
Come to Northview Athletic Fields for the fun and watch the start of the
1989 season.
16. Plans are gearing up for the Mayor's Fishing Opener to be held Saturday,
May 13, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.., at Fish Lake Park. Treats, prizes and
whopper Bunnies will be on hand, hopefully.
17. special informational meeting for people interested in horseshoes will
be held Tuesday, May 23rd, at Sky hill Park, 7:00 P.M. Gordie Schmidt,
a State Class Champion, will lead a fun meeting explaining why over 15
million people nationwide are enjoying this sport. There will also be a
clinic held Tuesday, June 6 at Ohmann Park to demonstrate the game. People
will get free instruction from experts, including Dale Lipovsky, a three-
time World Champion! On June 13, an organization meeting will be held to
form Eagan's first horseshoe league. The league will run from mid-July
through mid-September.
18. Parks Maintenance workers, Steve adden and Alex Lamers, finished
construction of a new batting tunnel at the Rahn Athletics site. This
tunnel features a 12' by 75' "netted" cage with corten steel frames.
Included in the construction was a concrete maintenance strip, snap on net
system and agricultural lime base.
19. Lake aeration systems were removed from Fish and Schwanz Lakes. This was
a considerable task since the aerators fencing and sign had to be retrieved
following ice-out. The aeration equipment has since been serviced and put
into storage.
2. Sweeping of boulevards and park trails was completed in early April. More
than 60 lineal miles of trail was covered often requiring a double pass
to sweep the 8' or 10' wide sections of trail.
21. The temporary hockey rink at Lexington Park, along with storage I
operational supplies, at the other sites, were placed in storage for tl~
summer months.
22. Preparations were made at the Athletic Complexes for the upcoming baseball
and softball season. This work included grading of aglime infields,
setting of base plugs, reshaping pitchers mounds and bullpens, and striping
of all fields, including neighborhood sites.
2. Parks Maintenance worker, Gary Skogstad, along with seasonal maintenance
employees, completed installation of the two new scoreboards at Northview
Athletic Park. These scoreboards which were donated by Coca-Cola, Mid-
West Bottling, will significantly enhance the game of softball at this very
popular athletic complex. Wiring was also added to the system to
accommodate future scoreboards on the two additional fields.
2. Dakota County Restitution workers completely rehabilitated and painted the
City's regulation size soccer goal sets. In late April they also spread
new sand on the volleyball beach at Trapp Farm Park, working on an extended
Saturday program.
2. Turf maintenance got an earlier start this year than in a typical spring.
Irrigation systems began operation during the last week of April at Goat
Hill and orthvie Parks. Pre-emergent weed spraying was initiated at the
City's Athletic sites and spring fertilization was completed at all parks
and government buildings. The mechanical components and controller were
also installed on the new Rahn irrigation system, paving the way for
operation o the system and green-up of the turf.
26. Parks clean-up was a major task for the department this spring. There was
an inordinate amount of litter blowing into the parks during the winter
months and early spring from adjacent construction sites. Under contract
with Dakota, Inc., all parks were picked up of litter and all shelter
buildings received their semi-annual "deep cleanings". The Street
Department also assisted with the sweeping of parking lots and access
roads.
27. New park identification signs were installed at Thomas Lake Park, O'Leary
Park (south) and Sky Hill Park.
2. Maintenance staff were busy in late April, assisting the recreation
division with preparations for the Walk Minnesota event to be held on
Saturday, April 29th. Forestry staff, along with the Park Superintendent,
also made final preparations for the Third Annual Arbor Day event, which
was held the same day at Thomas Lake Park.
29. Further improvements were made to the "old" Rahn shelter building during
the month of April. The three original "non-functional" windows on the
west side of the building were replaced with new casement window similar
to those in the other park shelters. A pair of windows was also added to
the west wall, offering more direct sunlight and views to the outside.
Staff is now planning to add Tectum sound absorption panels in the
auxiliary room of the building and make improvements to the floor in this
area.
3. Routine maintenance activities also got underway during the month of April.
This included weekly emptying of waste containers, playground inspections,
tennis court inspections, and dragging of ball diamond infields.
31. Park Superintendent VonDeLinde and City Forester, Schuster, met with third
grade students from the City's six elementary schools in early April. The
purpose of their meeting was to get the students interested and involved
in a poster drawing contest for the 1990 Arbor Month Poster. The students
were extremely receptive to this idea and excited to get at their work.
The posters were picked up on Friday, April 28th, and selections of the
contest winners will be made prior to the May Commission meeting.
2. The process of recruitment and hiring of seasonal maintenance workers,
ballfield attendants and forestry aides was finished in April. This is
the earliest that the maintenance division has completed this task, and
already many laborers are on hand to assist with the construction and
maintenance facilities and grounds.
33. The Forestry crew continued clean-up of the dead Oak trees along the
shoreline of Schwanz Lake, adjacent to the picnic pavilion. County
Restitution workers then split the wood, which amounted to four to five
cords.
I N T E N T E N
Statement of Purpose
Instruments of Eagan is a not for profit community
organization including players of any and all varieties
of instruments established for the purpose of affording
opportunity for musicianship, continuing education,
ensemble playing experience, and enjoyment to our citizenry.
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Eagan naiad starts on high note
By Gary Gunderson M v
Gil Kiekenapp wants to give
Eagan residents something to
toot their horns about. So he 's 1
All
playing an instrumental part in
organizing a new community _ x
band-orchestra, Instruments of `
Eagan.
"Almost every community of f
a large size has a municipal
band," he said. "With Eagan E
growing as it is, it's time to get
one."
Kiekenapp, the group's con-
ductor, said Instruments of i
Eagan will play a variety of
music, ranging from classical to
pop. ° Membership is open to E
anyone who has a musical in-
strument and a willingness to
play at parks during summer
weekends.
The group was organized'
three weeks ago, with 20 musi-
cians attending the first rehear-
vF
sal at Northview Elementary
School," 965 Diffley Road, i
Kiekenapp said. The group's
next rehearsals will be at 7:30
p.m. Feb. 9 and 23 at Northview
School.
"At our first rehearsal we -
sounded pretty good," said
Kiekenapp, an Eagan resident Gil Kiekenapp hopes to be ~aviiig the batan lea l'r€~e~t of all F'ag.tn
who is vice , president of the cbrnm►siiity band by this summer. Twenty music Bans attended the
Bloomington Fine Arts Council band's first rehearsal. (Phat by Gary Gunderson}
"We were proud of ourselves
and a ryone said they had fun
which is why we have a band."' struments of Eagan, maybe Motley Crue."
The group has members rang- even brighter than playing The band is organized through
Thinga age from high school g- before large groups of Eagan School District 196 Community
residents on a summer evening. Education. There is a $10 yea Iv
retirement, he said. The group "Pretty soon, Instruments of fee. To join the band or
hopes to recruit musicians to fill Eagan will playing at the Met more information, call COil
holes in percussion, strings, oboe Center," he said with a laugh. munity Education at 423-9433 t
and bass instruments. "We'll bridge the gap between the group's business managel,
Kiekenapp became interested the Minnesota Symphony and Bonnie Tranby, at 452-8337.
in forming a community band when, as musical director for the _
community theater group
Eagan Stagedoor Performers,
he had a difficult time finding pit -00
musicians for a play.
He sees h bright future for In-
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INDEX
BUSINESS BRIEFS , 3 By Debra O'Connor
EVENTS IN BRIEF 4 Staff Writer
REAL ESTATE 4 Professionally, they are pilots, accountants,
VITAL STATISTICS. : , 4 computer programmers, teachers, carpenters
PREP SPORTS ,
, 6,7 and comptrollers. But on Thursday evenings, the
45 of them lay down their paintbrushes, w
hammers and pencils and pick no violins, cellos ( f`'
and flutes to become the Dakota Valley Civic
Orchestra.
On these pages today: "The image of the suburbs of being where
things don't happen, where people just watch 7 {
Pictures of state indi- TV, is a myth," said Mary Anne Bkkey, a cellist r ;
vidual wrestling champi- who teaches art at William Byrne Elementary
ohs. School in Burnsville. r
n Lakeville basketball Not only is the civic orchestra steadily grow
player Chris Korba is Prep ing, but a new music rou Instruments of
Athlete of the Week. Eagan, sar a rn mr(anuary, . rngrng groups, 4 _
■ Final. poll, statistics ' ~ trit hi Mkci ; chorus and the Min-
and standings for bays nesota River Ramblers, a barbershop chorus,
basketball are well-established. And an amphitheater is
being considered as part of the proposed Burris- _ r
■ Final girls basketball ville Civic Center complex as a stage for music
poll. t ,
Please see Bands/2~
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~--,tre ,
Continued from Pane 1 AFIEA BANDS I"Rhapsody In Blue."
and other performing arts groups: "We're not doing arrangements, we're not
For more information about area music doing watered-down pieces. We're doing the
"The building of an arts program in a com- groups, call: originals," Ramsey said. "If you're asking if
numity )s part of the maturing of a communi- m Dakota Valley Civic Orchestra, Lynn we achieve the same quality as the profes-
ty," said 'f'erry Schultz, superintendent of rec- Stoerzinger, 423-5332. • slonal orchestra, the answer is, of course not.
reational services in Burnsville. n Instruments of Eagan, Bonnie Tranby, But we approach the music with the same
I3irkey joined the orchestra last year be- 452-8337. sort of love,"
t Minnesota giver Ramblers, Ifen
m
cause s to wanted a change from what she The group always Is seeking new player:;,
flocs in her career. She wanted to work within Orartgstveit, 435-9543. Ramsey said.
n Melody Makers, Jim Toensing, 435 Y
IN, social context of a group, and she wanted 5358, "We are still looking for more - violins,
to grow musically and intellectually. violas and bassists especially," he said.
"People in the group take it very seriously. "We're very anxious to have anyone else in-
The music comes first," Birkey said. "The charge, "Rhapsody In Funding," at 4 P.M. volved, as long as they can pedal as fast as
conductor has a real respect for the music Sunday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church everyone else,"
and really challenges us." in Burnsville. Eagan's new musical group Is led by Gil
'ffhe challenge to the conductor, Stephen Concerts up to this point have been fi- [musicians ekenapp, who decided six months ago (fiat
Ramsey, was to create a new civic orchestra nanced by the orchestra itself through dues was time for Eagan to have a municipal
three years ago from the remains of one that and passing the hat to pay fees for guest art- semble. lie wants to attract all possible
had folded sorne time before. ists. They have included Manny Laureano, to see what can be done with peo-
"As a frustrated young conductor, I was trumpet player from the Minnesota Orches- ple from the area who want to play.
looking for an orchestra," he said. Ile began tra, and Vladimir Levitski, principal key- on alternate Thursday evenings at North-
to recruit Dakota County musicians and to fill board artist for the Minnesota orchestra, who view Elementary School in Eagan, the group
the ranks by trading favors with friends who will perform at a May 21 concert of the Dako- practices a variety of music, Including Sousa
were musicians. ,ta Valley Civic orchestra. marches, Bach, Beethoven, Cole Porter and
one point, it was cold out and it was "We've existed out of the generosity of ev- Barry Manllow. It numbers about 24 so far,
I Sunday and we had nine people for re- eryone's heart, and now we're looking at the Kiekenapp laid, and Is open to musicians -
hearsal. We didn't even take instruments out community and saying, 'Well? Your turn!'" particularly strings and percussion - from
of the case," he said. Ramsey said. "We're hoping people will re- ;high school through retirement age.
Now the entire orchestra Is composed of spond.'° "Music Is a universal language," Kiekenapp
people from the community "No ringers," Sunday's Americana program will include said, "It does teach kids and older peo le that
he said with a laugh and the group will Copland's "Lincoln Portrait," narrated by people can live In harmony, Musle bridges the
hold its first concert with an admission WCCO-TV's Dave Moore, and Gershwin's gender gap and the generation gap, too."
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April Carlson, 7, takes a break while her dad, Sheldon Hammond, Mary Ann Birkey and Elaine I_ewellyn, gather
Carlson, practice's with the instruments of Fagan. for a practice.
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SUBJECT: REZUVI , PRELIMINARY PLAN' (HILLS OF
,S O EBR D E 2ND)
APPLICANT: UNITED MORTGAGE CORPORATION
LOCATION: S 1/ O SECTION 24
EXISTING ZONING: G (AGRICULTURAL) WITHIN THE HILLS OF
STONE R DGE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: APRIL -25, 1989
DATE O REPORT: PRA 0, 1989
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COMPILED : COMMUNITY DEV W S.. T DEPARTMENT
APPLICATIONS
Separate applications have nubmitted requesting the Rezoning
of 67.7 agriculturally-zoned 1 -us within the Hills of Stoneb dge
Planned Development to an F -3.. (Single Family) district, apid
Preliminary Plat for the Hills of Sto ebridge 2nd Addition,
consisting of 121 lots located south of Northview Park Road and
west of Dodd Road. The original rezoning application for the hills
of Stonebridge Addition only included the area on the north side
of the extension of Northview Park Roal, dh 1.e the Hills of
Stonebridge Planned Development figi on t encompassed the entire
182-acre site. The Hills of StF idge P u, t approved' ir,
September 1987 for a five-yE:ar pe-'iod and t} ia, p:L: op.v:r.aai is a
comfo ance with that agreement.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The Comprehensive Guide Plan designates this area D-11 (0 - 6 units
per acre). The site itself consists of beautiful rolling terrain
with scattered hardwood t and pine:-: ? > u ted for single-
family development. A large pon ing are- ata aing approx ma ` e s
five acres will be used for passive recreation purposes. There is
a single-family homesite near the northeastern portion o: this site
that was previously platted as a lot i the first addition. `r'
lot is also being subdivided and included with this add btior:F
having access on Street H.
SITE PLAN
Access to the site will b from Dodd Road in two locations and a
connection from Stafford Place to the west. A stub street
connection has been provided to the agriculturally-zoned an,,-
unplatted land to the south that abuts Diffley Poa& The Civ,,
promotes the interconnection o n! ighborb On for `ire :one;; police
protection as well as pedestrian conven especially between
park areas. Staff recommends a roadway connection to rthvi w
Park Road, along with a pedestrian link, for these reasons. This
can be accomplished with very minor changes t lot line
configurations at the northeast portion of the site. As proposed,
this subdivision is well done and meets all -1 Code requirements.
-he lots vary is size from 12,070 square feet to 63,555 square
feet, with an average o 15,624 square feet. The overall gross
density is 2.7 units per acre and the net density is 1. units per
acre.
GRADING , :,T' . ' MROSIO ~ OL: The preliminary grading p ; ,..A
ubmittea as a part of this application proposes cut and fill area ;
ranging from 21' to approximately 10' respec _velyW A
retaining wall is proposed in the southeast corner of the proposed
development. It is required that detailed plans be submitted for
staff's review and approval. All proposed grading is confined
within the boundaries of the proposed development" All slope area,-L.-:
will have to meet the City's 3:1 slope requirements.
All site generated storm water runoff either surface drains or is
conveyed by pipe to Pond JP-53 or Pond JP-22. Both of these ponds
are designated ponding areas in the City of Eagan' s Comprehensive
Storm Sewer Plan. It is proposed that an outlet be stubbed to the
south property line which in the future will control the elevation
of Pond JP-274 Pond JP-27 is also a designated pond in the City
of Eagan's Comprehensive Storm Sewer Plan. A preliminary erosion,
and sediment control plan was submit as a par of this
application.
TER RESOURCES: The main water resource concerns for this site
is the impact of the development on the down stream water quality,
particularly Fish Lake. The impact of the site deve_lop re nt a
estimated using a model developed by William Walker, Jr. The model
indicates that development will increase phosphorus runoff fron the
site by 45 lbs. per year, from 34 lbs. per y ,a to 79 bs p
year. According to the proposed grading plan, approximately 24,4
acres of this site will bo discharged dnto .--n d JJP-2 2 and ,__-te
remaining 43.3 acres will be discharged into, Poi-d i P 53k . T he
Walker model indicates that 2.8 acre feet of wet pond volume will
need to be constructed in Pond JP-53 and a wet pond volume of it-
22 will need to be increased by 1.8 acre feet in order to maia to nl
existing phosphorus runoff from this site. If the. se pond
volumes are constructed, the model indicat that he phosphorus
concentration in Fish Lake will not incrv
UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer service of suffi i - depth and capacity
is available at the south property line of North v_Y ew Park ROM
located at the north edge of the proposed developniient a The
development is proposing to utilize this connection and serve the
entire site by gravity flow with the exception of approx 7{.at U
fifteen lots that are located at the easterly edge of the proposed
development. This sanitary sewer would flow by gravity J.n an
easterly direction across Dodgy' Road then to t e
sanitary sewer lift station located in the Country Hollow Addition,
Sanitary sewer stubs are proposed to serve the property lying soutn
of this proposed development. Water main service of sufficient
pressure and capacity is readily available at the south property
line of Northview Park Road. An existing 6" stub is < i no located
in States Avenue in the westerly adjacent Stafford
development. In Dodd Road the existing 12" water main is
approximately 500' northeast from the proposed connection. This
development will be required to construct this portion of water
main to provide a looped system. The development will be required
to provide water main service to the property lying south of this
proposed development for future service. Houses constructed below
elevation 875 will be required to install individual pressure
reducing valves.
ET"ACCIR,TIO: Public street access to this site is
readily available from States Avenue on the west side and also two
separate locations from Dodd Road on the east side. It is
recommended that a new street entrance be constructed approximately
145' east of the existing entrance for access onto Northview Park
Road. A proposed stub street to the south may or may not provide
access to Diffley Road. County access requirements and future
development of this property would be the deciding factor.
E EMENT RI T-0F-WAY/_PE ITS: The development will be required
to provide appropriate street right-of-way and utility easements
for those public utilities constructed outside of public right-of-
ay. The development will be required to provide the appropriate
ponding easements for Ponds JP-53 and JP-22 to incorporate the
required high water level and storage volume requirements in
accordance with the City of Eagan's Comprehensive Storm Sewer Plan.
All regulatory agency permits shall be acquired within the
appropriate time frame as required by the affected agency.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS: Based upon a study of the financial
obligations collected in the past and the uses proposed for the
property, the following charges are proposed. The charges are
computed using the City's existing fee schedule and connections
proposed to be made to the City's utility system based on the
submitted plans.
ROJ DESCRIPTION T QUANTITY AMOUNT
Streets 20.00/FF 921.16FF $18,423.00
TOTAL $18,423.00
ILLS of STO ERIDOE CONDITIONS
1. These standard conditions of plat pr. v x c , 41 ,1
Council action on September 15, 1987 -iall be, 'col-!?r"."'_ ed wit- :
Al, Bl, B2, B3, B4, Cl, C2, C3, C5, Lam, El, Fl, ar:d Gl.
. There will be no driveway access onto Dodd Road or Northview
Park Road.
3 The development will be r c_jul x e(7 t sullhr13 t o re 4 L:)M(j ":i_
design for staff review and app ov a E prior , to final p 1 a k
approval.
4. The development will be required to designate and prow--i e
emergency overland drainage routes from proposed strc et. 1-,w
points and ponding areas.
5. The development will be required t a ~7r sewel
outlet to the southerly boundary of the plat. in a ~Lrjc- it i on
which can be utilized as the outlet to P ,nd jP--127.
. The development will be required to provide 2. acre feel- of
wet pond volume in Pond JP-53 and an increase of 1. acre 3 eet
o wet pond volume in Pond JP-22.
7. Staff recommends that a' new street entry n c-~ to 11~ort fh vj ev~
Road be constructed approximately 145' e amt o t e
entrance constructed as a part of th(, MortAhvieVl rare,
improvements.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL
A. Assessments
1. This development shall accept its additional assessment
obligations as defined in the staff's report in
accordance with the final plat dimensions and the rates
in effect at the time of final plat approval.
B. Basements and Rights-of-Way
1. This development shall dedicate 10' drainage and utility
easements centered over all common lot lines and adjacent
to private property or public right-of-way.
2. This development shall dedicate, provide, or financially
guarantee its proportionate share of the acquisition
costs of additional drainage, ponding, and utility
easements as required by the alignment, depth, and
storage capacity of all required public utilities and
streets located beyond the boundaries of this plat or
outside of dedicated public right-of-way as necessary to
service this development.
3. This development shall dedicate all public right-of-way
and temporary slope easements for ultimate development of
adjacent roadways as required by the appropriate
jurisdictional agency.
4. This development shall dedicate adequate drainage and
ponding easements to incorporate the required high water
elevation necessitated by City storm water storage volume
requirements.
C. Plans and Specifications
1. All public streets and utilities necessary to provide
service to this development shall be designed by a
registered professional engineer in accordance with City
codes and engineering standards and policies, and
approved by staff prior to final plat approval.
2. A detailed grading, drainage, erosion, and sediment
control plan must be prepared in accordance with current
City standards and approved by staff prior to final plat
approval.
3. This development shall insure that all temporary dead end
public streets shall have a cul-de-sac constructed in
accordance with City engineering standards.
4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted on the
proposed grading plan and approved by staff prior to the
final plat approval. The financial guarantee shall be
included in the Development Contract and not released
until one year after the date of installation.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF PLAT P&PRQVAL
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. All internal public and -private street: 1Lal1. be
constructed within the required right--olf-w:a,y, in
accordance with City design standards.
D. Public Improvements
1. I any public improvements are to be j l z A v.
City contract, the appropriate project m~ of be, ar),provd
by Council action prior to final plat appi:aval.
E. Permits
1. This development shall be responsible for t 1,H3, " ls- i_ OTr
of all regulatory atgenc.Y permits in k.1113 t a_,..e fr'-Ime
required by the affected dgeticy.
R. Parks Dedication
1. This development shall fulful l its parks ded I4- at b C rz
requirements as recommended by the Advisor= Parks I
Recreation Commission and approved by Council action,
G. Other
1. All standard platting and zoning condition- S-Il ill be
adhered to unless specifically granted a va.- iaaice by
Council action.
Advisory Planning Commission it- our t1
Approved: August 25, 1987 September 15, 199
Revised:
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