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10/20/2008 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionAGENDA ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA WORKSHOP Monday, October 20, 2008 7:00 PM Eagan Municipal Center City Council Chambers 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Water Quality/Wetland Workshop Terra Glenn Revised Wetland Replacement Plan Bridle Ridge Park Wetland Bank Application I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance II. Adopt Agenda III. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 15, 2008 IV. Visitors to be Heard V. Director's Update VI. Consent Agenda A. Norton Heights VII. Development Proposals VIII. Old Business A. Close Public Comment Period for Public Art Request IX. New Business A. Trapp Farm Park Cell Tower Request X. Water Resources Update A. Terra Glenn Revised Wetland Replacement Plan XL Other Business and Reports A. Cascade Bay and Civic Arena Update XII. Communications XIII. Round Table XIV. Adjournment Pages 3-4 Pages 5-6 Pages 7-8 Pages 9-10 Page I I 7:00 pm 7:01 pni 7:02 pm 7:03 pm 7:04 pm 7:09 pm 7:10 pm 7:11 pm 7:16 pm 7:30 pm 7:35 pm 7:48 pm 7:49 pm 7:50 pm The City of Eagan is conunitted to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to public assistance. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to participate are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the event. I fa notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide the aids. Next Advisory Parks Commission Meeting 914%pvenibevae 17,Z008 ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2008-2009 MEETING SCHEDULE Jun Aug May 16 July 18 Sept Oct Nov NAME 19 No 14 Work Shop 15 20 17 mtg ooiy Thor Anderson E X X 0* X Phil Belfiori F x x x Jennifer Dahiquist x X X Bruce Goff (Alternate) 0* X X Laurie Halverson x 0 X Duane Hansen x X X Dorothy Peterson X X X X Ryan Zipf 0* X 0* Jan Feb Dec 15 12 Mar Apr 15 Thurs Thurs 16 20 X L= present 0 = absent 0* = notified staff of absence prior to meeting Recreation Sub-Committee Ryan Zipf Jennifer Dahiquist Natural Resources Sub-Committee Phil Belfiori Duane Hansen Thor Anderson Acquisition/ Development Sub-Committee Dorothy Peterson Laurie Halverson UPCOMING MEETINGS: OPEN ISSUES: Carriage Hills Update • Alternative Funding ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION 2008-09 MEMBERS NAME AND ADDRESS TERM TELEPHONE TERM START EXPIRES THURSTON "THOR" ANDERSON 2008 651-688-8157 (H) 5/2010 1658 Mallard Drive (2 yr. 2008) 651-687-8804 (W) thoranderson(a)yahoo.com (H) Eagan, MN 55122 thurston.anderson@thomsonreuters.com W) PHIL BELFIORI 2002 651-905-0293 (H) 5/2009 3671 Canary Way (1yr. 2002) 651-266-9112 (W) (3 yr, 2003) 651-230-2051 (cell) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr, 2006) Phi .Belflori ci,st aul.mn.us JENNIFER DAHLQUIST 2007 651-994-8080 (H) 5/2010 3885 Gibraltar Trail (1 yr. 2007) 612-626-1602 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (2 yr, 2008) Jeffnerl5(ailhotmail.com BRUCE GOFF (Alternate) 2008 651-686-7170 (H) 5/2009 782 Mill Run Path (1 yr. 2008) 952-833-8183 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 Bruce.goff@comcast.net LAURIE HALVERSON (Secretary) May, 2006 651-249-9245(Cell) 5/2009 680 Brockton Circle (1 yr, 2006) 651-686-0183 (H) MN 55123 Eagan, (2 yr, 2007) Ihalverson@cpinternet.com DUANE L. HANSEN May, 2004 952-894-9228 (W) 5/2010 3911 Denmark Ave (1 yr. 2004) 651-687-9566 (H) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr. 2005) dlhansen(a?g.com (2 yr, 2008) DOROTHY PETERSON (Chair) 2000 651-454-6532 (H) 5/2009 4337 Sequoia Drive (3 yr. 2000) Eagan, MN 55122 (3 yr. 2003) norsk43370iuno.com (3 yr, 2006) RYAN ZIPF (Vice Chair) 2005 651-686-2958 (H) 5/2009 4721 Pebble Beach Way (1 yr. 2005) 651-281-1275 (W) Eagan, MN 55123 (3 yr, 2006) rzipf(,Dlmnc.org Eagan City Staff E-Mail: isiohnsonC cityofeagan.com cmesko@citofeaan.com polsonC?cityofeagan.com ghove@cityofeagan.com emacbeth@cityofeAgan.com 7-30-08 Phone #651-675-5505 (Cherryl's # after 4:30 pm.) Eagan Parks and Recreation Phone Number: 651-675-5500 Eagan Parks and Recreation Staff E-Mail Director Juli Seydell Johnson Forestry: Gregg Hove Water Resources: Eric Macbeth ,siohnson@cityoo feaggan. corn cmesko@citvofeagan.com poison @cityoo feagan.corn pnowariak@cityoeagan.com srippe@cityofeagan. corn ghove@cityofeagan.com emacbeth@cityo eagan.com TO: FROM: DATE: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION JULI SE ELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION OCTOBER 17, 2008 WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS WORKSHOP 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Terra Glenn Revised Wetland Replacement Plan Bridle Ridge Park Wetland Bank Application CONFERENCE ROOMS 2 A & B ITEM I: Call to order ITEM II: Approval of agenda ITEM III: Approval of minutes of September 15, 2007 ITEM IV: Visitors to be Heard Staff is not aware of any visitors who wish to address the Commission at this time. ITEM V: Director's Update Director Johnson will provide a brief overview of activities and events within the department. ITEM VI: Consent Agenda Background information is included in the packet pertaining to the Norton Heights lot split proposal. ITEM VII: Development Proposals There are no development proposals for the Commission to review. ITEM VIII: Old Business The 30-day public comment period set at the September 15 APrC meeting to . solicit feedback from the community on a proposed public art project has been completed. It would be appropriate for the Commission to close the public comment period in preparation for a recommendation to the City Council. 1 ITEM IX: New Business T-Mobile has requested to install an antenna on the Xcel tower above Trapp Farm Park. Information is included in the packet that provides background information relative to this request and the actions required of the APrC. ITEM X: Water Resources Update APrC members will be asked to make a recommendation on the Terra Glenn revised Wetland Replacement Plan. Background information is included in the packet and will be covered in part during the pre-meeting workshop. ITEM XI: Other Business and Reports Staff will provide an overview and update on both Cascade Bay and the Civic Arena's operations. ITEM XII: Communications ITEM XIII: Round Table ITEM XIV: Adjournment 2 OCTOBER 2008 DEPARTMENT HAPPENINGS STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY IMAGE AND SENSE OF PLACE • Lone Oak Days at Holz Farm took place September 27 and 28. Over the 2 days, 908 people enjoyed old fashioned fun. Hayrides, barn animals, blacksmith demonstrations, seed spitting and coin hunts were some of the highlights of the event. • The Old Fashioned Holiday at Holz Farm event is scheduled for December 7`" from 12:00 noon until 3:30 pm. Make your list and Santa will be there to check it twice, with his reindeer, cookies, live entertainment and a bonfire. • Both EAA and EVAA are back at the community center for another basketball season. Practices and games can be found in the gyms every night of the week October - March. • The improvements at Patrick Eagan Park are nearly complete. The picnic shelter will be installed next week and the balance of the prairie next spring. After some trial and error the new rain gardens servicing the paved parking lot appear to be functioning as hoped • Park staff will be installing the framework for a new tension fabric shade structure at the band shell. If they prove successful, additional structures may be added in the future • The Civic Arena/Cascade Bay parking lot hosted the Fire Department Open House this past weekend with approximately 800 people in attendance. Staff helped with the planning and preparation for this community event. SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • The hi-annual Just Between Friends (JBF) sale has moved to the ECC. It is a three day sale in the gym that brings in hundreds of shoppers each day, searching for bargains on children's items. They have plans to come back in the spring and stay at the ECC indefinitely. STRENGTHEN SAFETY AND SECURITY • A consultant has nearly completed the plans and specs for the new Northview field lights. Installation will be done over the winter PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS • Winter sports information was sent out to teams with registration taking place in November. O The ECC offered a fitness promotion the week of Sept. 22-28 that waived the enrollment fee and resulted in 250 new fitness memberships. This was quite an anomaly based on feedback from other public and private fitness centers. • The ECC will be attending Lockheed Martin's employee wellness fair to promote fitness memberships and services on Oct. 15`h • 55 + Strength/Balance/Yoga, Tai Chi, and Nordic Walking classes are off to a strong start at the Lone Oak Room of the ECC, Gramercy Park Cooperative and O'Leary Senior Housing. These classes are being offered through the Dakota County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)dollars. • A City wide trail improvement project is underway, several new segments of boulevard trail are being added including along Silver Bell Road and Federal Drive • Rinks at Pilot Knob, Woodhaven and Lexington Parks are being modified and improved. The boards at Pilot Knob are customized to accommodate the growing sport of wiffleball. 3 PROTECT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES • After the summer lull, the Buckthorn pickup is operating at maximum capacity. Staff is doing 8 to 10 pick ups every Monday • Don't fret if the perennial flowers at your favorite park have been cut to the ground, it is part of routine seasonal maintenance, they will be back. • New and improved low maintenance landscapes have been installed at several park building sites to replace some of what were the original plantings that had since deteriorated. • Fall fertilization and over-seeding is complete and the conditions have been perfect for late season aeration. FACILITATE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS • The Eagan Art House is providing art instruction off-site in collaboration with the following: Northview Elementary School, Deerwood Elementary School, Somerset Elementary School (Mendota Heights), Friendly Hills Middle School, Corpus Christi Home School (Bloomington). • A teen workshop to design and paint banners for the temporary library space will take place at the Eagan Art House on October 25th. Workshop is sponsored by the Wescott library and taught by an Eagan Art House instructor. • New teen programs are being offered at the Oasis Teen Center in collaboration with the Wescott Library. The ECC is also hosting several Wescott Library story times October through December. PROVIDE RECREATION EXPERIENCES • Look for the winter brochure to be delivered the week of November 24th. A `drop in' playtime in the Kids Kare Room of the ECC was held on both Tuesday morning and Thursday morning during MEA break week, October 13-17. Attendance was low, but families appreciated the option. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS • The water at all seasonal buildings is now off. Restrooms will open again after Memorial Day 4 Date: October 17, 2008 Agenda Item: VI-A; Norton Heights City of Eap MEMO Action X Information Attachments X I. Location Map 2. Preliminary Plat 3. Grading Plan 4. Tree Preservation Plan 5. Aerial view AGENDA ITEM: VI-A; NORTON HEIGHTS-BILL PEDERSON TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: JULI SE ELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION I ITEM OVERVIEW: Review the parks dedication, trails dedication, tree preservation, water quality and wetlands issues that pertain to the Norton Heights development. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Bill Pederson is requesting approval of a Preliminary Subdivision of 1.4 acres to create two lots upon property located at 1505 Lone Oak Road legally described as the west half of Lot 15, Zehnder Acres, located in the SW t/4 of Section 4. The Zehnder Acres property was platted in 1950. The existing home was constructed in 1953. The subject site is one platted parcel and contains a single family home with an attached garage. Access to the site is provided via Lone Oak Road; however the proposed lot would receive access via Skyline Trail. The result of the proposed subdivision will be two single family parcels that meet all R-1 zoning standards. PARKS AND TRAILS DEDICATION: The development shall be subject to a cash parks and trails dedication for the new residential Lot 1 created by the split of the existing parcel. TREE PRESERVATION: An Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan will be required at the time of building permit application for the newly created Lot 1. WATER QUALITY/WETLANDS: Similar to other residential developments, regardless of size, this subdivision will generate additional stormwater runoff within the City. On-site treatment of stormwater for water quality purposes, however, is not reasonable or practical. In accordance with City requirements, the development is responsible for a cash dedication equivalent to the cost of the land and the pond volume needed to reduce phosphorus export to undeveloped conditions. There are no jurisdictional wetlands associated with this site. 1 ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1.. This proposal shall be subject to a cash parks dedication for the newly created Lot 1. 2. This proposal shall be subject to a cash trails dedication for the newly created Lot 1. 3. This proposal shall be subject to an Individual Lot Tree Preservation Plan at the time of building permit application for Lot 1. 4. This proposal shall be subject to a cash dedication in lieu of on-site water quality ponding. Location Map Eagan Boundary Right-of-way Parcel Area Park Area Building Footprint Jill I o Development/Developer. Bill Pederson Application: Preliminary Subdivision Case No.: 04-PS-04-09-08 40,. City of aaaii Community Development Department THIS MAP IS INTENDED FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY The City of Eagan and Dakota County do not guarantee the accuracy of this information and are not responsible for errors or omissions. N W B S " ? I T E ter a g S o v n po 57 ro rt FIN w k s a T t E t` by?4 9 VEx e.. r i b? ?? iE a <.? a ? / ? E ? •Q. s' ? ? I-` # - f n pap P ? ? ------ Aw t=4 t S- ? M P i d a'" [3? 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E ? ?s k y ? x $b ° sT ? x """'A' LONE OAK ROAD (G.S.A.H. NO. 26) ?s? $ 9 "4 k TREE PRESI?RVATION PLAN SHEEP aE M,Tl- z O 1.1 by z O "Y C pnTE: D 4 1 2DD0 .es s ra. _s. RIEMI ..r.,?CTnea -r__._ -J> Z AERIAL City of Eap MEMO Date: October 17, 2008 Agenda Item: VIII-A; Close Public Comment Period for Public Art Request Action X Information Attachments X 1. Community Tile Mosiac proposal 2. Sept. 12 APrC Memo AGENDA ITEM: VIII-A; CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR PUBLIC ART REQUEST TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: JULI SE ELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS RECREATION ITEM OVERVIEW: Close the public comment period for the community tile mosaic public art project, review public feedback and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the placement of this proposed art work within a City park. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: In 2006 the City Council adopted a policy pertaining to public art and memorial installations in City of Eagan parks. On August 19, 2008 the Eagan Art House staff shared a community tile mosaic project that was part of a grant designed to bring members in the community together to share in the creation of an intergenerational piece of artwork. Once the project was completed it was hoped that the artwork could be displayed in Central Park but would be mobile so it could be moved to other locations. At the August 19 workshop the Advisory Commission asked that this item be brought to the September 15 APrC meeting and presented as a formal request to place public art in a park so that the request could follow the process outlined in the Public Art Policy adopted in 2006. On September 15, 2008 the APrC formally reviewed the request by the Eagan Art House and per the Public Art Policy, formally opened the 30 day public comment period where residents could view the art and provide feedback. The 30 day public comment period ended on October 17, 2008. « At the writing of this memo there have been no comments received regarding the proposed art project. NEXT STEPS: • Close the 30-day public comment period • APrC'to review and evaluate the request and make a recommendation to the City Council based upon the public benefit of the action. . • City Council reviews and takes action. r 1 ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. Close the 30 day public comment period and recommend that the City Council accept the community tile mosaic project to be displayed temporarily in a park or other public space. 2. Close the 30 day public comment period and recommend that the City Council not accept the community tile mosaic project. 3. Close the 30 day public comment period and recommend other action by the City Council. City of Evan MEMO. Date: October 15, 2008 Agenda Item: IX-A; Trapp Farm Park Cell Tower Request Action x Information Attachments x Site Plans AGENDA ITEM: IX-A; TRAPP FARM CELLULAR ANTENNA LEASE TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: JULI SEYDELL JOHNSON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION ITEM OVERVIEW: T-Mobile is proposing to install a cellular antenna on an existing high voltage power pole owned by Xcel Energy in Trapp Farm Park. The installation will require the leasing and subsequent modification of a small section of park land. Input on the terms and conditions in the lease specific to use of the park is being requested. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: With the rapid growth, competition and reliance upon the cellular industry, service providers are constantly required to expand and enhance their services. To this end, providers are using a variety of non-traditional sites and existing structures to locate and support antennas and the associated equipment, especially in urbanized settings. The City of Eagan currently has nearly thirty leases with wireless providers for the co-location of antennas and equipment at City owned sites throughout the community. Most are associated with water reservoirs though there are several leases for ground space at parks including O'Leary, Rahn and on the Highline trail. Lease fees are collected for each installation ANALYSIS: T-Mobile is proposing to install a cellular antenna on an existing Xcel Energy high voltage line tower located in the westerly portion of Trapp Farm Park. The installation would require the construction of a small service building at the base of the tower for the control equipment and a gravel drive extending from an existing park trail for service and maintenance access. Xcel Energy has indicated a willingness to negotiate a lease with T-Mobile for the use of the tower. As the underlying land owner the City would negotiate a separate lease with T-Mobile for the ground space. The leases are negotiated independently by T-Mobile, though the implementation of one element of the project is contingent upon the other. The general administration of the lease application process and collection of the associated application fees is the responsibility of the City Utility Department. Pending approval of the application, leases are subsequently negotiated by the City Attorney with final approval given by the City Council. Because the proposed location is within a park, park staff and the APrC are being asked to provide input regarding terms and conditions of the lease. Community Development will be reviewing the plans for the structure and issue the appropriate approvals. i, DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: Staff has reviewed the proposal and developed the following list of terms and conditions (in no particular order) for reference and potential inclusion in the lease subject to approval of the City Attorney and as negotiated with the Lessee; The Lessee or his designees shall (during the term of the lease); 1. Promptly repair or restore any and all damage to existing vegetation or grounds caused by the construction or operation of the facility and return it to the original condition as approved by the City. 2. Adhere to applicable City building and property management codes. 3. Prepare and implement a landscape plan using materials consistent with the site that will screen the building from residences and park patrons, said plan to be approved by the City prior to implementation. 4. Maintain the grounds and plant materials within the lease area, maintenance shall include but not be limited to the removal of trash and debris, the upkeep of the building exterior and replacement of dead or dying plant materials. 5. Utilize a City approved in-ground stabilization system to create the access road (ex; grass blocks, mats or pavers) 6. Follow appropriate erosion control measures including the installation of a swale to capture erosion and run off associated with the access drive, clean up and repair as requested. 7. Maintain the access road in a condition appropriate for use of the lessee. 8. Repair any damage to the existing City bituminous trail within the lease area caused by construction or maintenance equipment. Said repairs may include but are not limited to overlaying, reconstruction or patching as determined appropriate by the City. 9. Plow the trail and access road within the lease area for winter access if required by the Lessee 10. Provide appropriate signage, including restrictions on the use of the access road 11. Not hinder public use of the park, park activities or the trail 12. Provide the City with prior notice of an activity that may require exceeding the bounds of the lease or closure of any portion of the park or trail Staff will work with the Finance Department and City Attorney to develop a lease fee appropriate for this installation. Similar ground space leases are generally in the range of $5,900 per year. Proceeds from leases are coded to a City revenue account and used to supplement a variety of City programs and facilities including Holz Farm and the Community Center. ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: 1. Recommend that the City enter in negotiations for a lease with T-Mobile for ground space in Trapp Farm Park and that the terms and conditions included in this report be considered for inclusion. 2. Recommend negotiations with additional or modified terms and conditions 3. Recommend that there be no negotiations for the lease of ground space /0' I- Q I- t L a W O n ate. C Q I- Z v a g8 yY ? a a S u 1,9 12 z g gg 9g ?y5 ` i ii ? a3 Vf as a ? ? ? ? ? {. &Y. ?? FL. Gv#GUG44??A? . v v .v v {h f g ung ? _ 9 gagsp £ ... Q 9 E 4 . .:': <? 9 _ .. x65 d 9 1 Q r? Nil N W v yy Y O I 1 I 14-1 ga 1 t 1 I iL1 111 0k ICJ! kR ?a?E I I I IIIIIIIII1IilIIIII III I I IIIIIIIlIIIII IIIlI I I : I. 1 w a 1 h'i a $ I W p C% €E t p lip .:.o3 LYn??S?. L • ?( Vt O z z ¦ • ¦ ¦ ¦ i i I J i t i i i t 1? i i LJ !!! 1 1 1 1 1 i-J-j o f f„, ininen iniiuiitu JJJiIUfini„ i i g ? pp B ? ?° EE E ? ? aa? EE ?eheb?nnssnsaaaa?? a S a a a g a R R a a A y 8 ffi 'MAR s 10 . r r3 iC ? ?(?jtGf < PIER LL W =_ III ?? fit # 4 z Zz ? gd 8 tt ? o qi `:cam city of Eap MEMO Date: October 17, 2008 Agenda Item: X-A; Tema Glenn Revised Wetland Replacement Plan Action X Information Attachments AGENDA ITEM: TERRA GLENN REVISED WETLAND REPLACEMENT PLAN TO: ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION PREPARED BY: ERIC MACBETH, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR ITEM OVERVIEW: Consider proposal to satisfy previously approved wetland replacement plan Lthrough withdrawal of wetland bank credits versus continuing ongoing efforts to create on-site wetland. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: On December 16, 2003, the Eagan City Council approved a wetland replacement plan for the Terra Glenn subdivision, located on Birchpond Road west of the Maintenance Facility. The Advisory Parks Commission provided recommendations to the Council on this plan. The decision allowed 2,574 ft2 (0.059 acres) of wetland impact and required 5,148 ft2 (0.118 acres) of on- site wetland creation. The decision also required 21,386 ft2 (0.491 acres) of on-site wetland creation to reimburse wetland bank credits withdrawn from the City's account for wetland impacts caused by the construction of Hunt Drive, located north of the Maintenance Facility, according to a June 17, 2003 agreement between the City and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS; previous landowner). DISCUSSION/EVALUATION: City Water Resources staff has reviewed the revised plan and believes its wetland bank approach is appropriate to resolve the ongoing problems and challenges with the Terra Glenn wetland replacement site. Subject to Approval ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION EAGAN. MINNESOTA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEE G OF SEPTEMBER 1S, 2008 A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on September 15, 2008 with the following Commission Members present: Thor Anderson, Phil Belfiori, Jennifer Dahlquist, Bruce Goff, Laurie Halverson, Duane Hansen and Dorothy Peterson. Member Zipf was not present. Staff included Director Juli Seydell Johnson; Superintendent of Operations, Cherryl Mesko; Superintendent of Parks, Paul Olson; Recreation Program Manager, Paula Nowariak; Recreation Supervisor, Julie Andersen and Recreation Supervisor Kerry Phillips. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Member Halverson moved, Member Goff seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 14, 2008 Member Dahlquist moved, Member Belfiori seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the minutes of July 14, 2008 as presented since there was no meeting in August. VISITORS TO BE HEARD There were no visitors to be heard. DIRECTOR'S DEPARTMENT UPDATE Director Johnson encouraged residents to get out and enjoy the parks and trains. She highlighted the upcoming Lone Oak Days at Holz Farm the weekend of September 27-28 as well as the Mothers of Multiplies annual sale at the Eagan Community Center the same weekend. It was noted that the Dakota County Library on Wescott Road is closed for renovation and in the meantime, the library is being housed on the second floor of the Eagan Civic Arena. So far, it has been a very positive experience for both the City and the library. The library will occupy the mezzanine floor until the end of the year when they move back to their original location. Space will then be available for public rental. Director Johnson also noted the MRPA touch football tournament that will be hosted at Northview the weekend of October 11-12 and the ECC fitness member promotion from September 22-27. Seasonal park staff is winding down from the summer and the maintenance staff is trying to continue the same level of maintenance to the parks and trails. Seasonal water shut-offs and restroom shutdowns are taking place in the parks although some park sites still have portable restrooms still available. CONSENT AGENDA There were no Consent Agenda items for the Commission to review. APrC Minutes September 15, 2008 DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to review. OLD BUSINESS There were no Old Business items for the Commission to review. NEW BUSINESS Public Art Request - Community Tile Mosaic Director Johnson pointed out that the Eagan Art House programs have been under the City of Eagan Recreation Division for approximately one year and introduced Julie Andersen. Supervisor Andersen opened up the tile mosaic project discussion. She stated it was a collaborative project to help bring the community together to do an art project. The idea of a tile mosaic gives the community a chance to share in this project as everyone paints their own tile and then the tiles are fitted together to create the mosaic. On Thursday, September 11, there was a workshop at the Lone Oak Room for the community to paint a ceramic tile for the mosaic. Supervisor Andersen presented several tiles that had been painted by the attendees and each showed individual interpretation. Once the tile mosaic is completed, it will be moved periodically around various sites within Eagan. Member Peterson asked for details of the grant, to which Supervisor Andersen explained that it was a grant in the amount of $2900.00 from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and the grant ran from June through September, 2008. Member Peterson suggested that since there is a Public Art Policy, she would like to see a 30 day comment period to provide feedback to the APrC and City Council that would help decide where the mosaic would be displayed. Member Halverson motioned to tentatively approve the project and open up a 30 day public comment period starting September 16, 2008. 2009 Park and Trail Dedication Fees Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks, provided a brief overview of how the parks and trails dedication process works. East year the City is required to make a recommendation for the fees for the following year. The City computes these fees in relation to the value of the property from the County Assessor's Office. Based upon the valuation, the City would then determine the following year dedication fees. Supervisor Olson noted that for 2009 the valuation for properties in Eagan will decrease slightly. Due to the downward swing in housing and property values, it was staff's suggestion that there be no increase in parks dedication fees for the year 2009. Member Peterson moved to adopt no increase in park and trail dedication fees for 2009 and Member Hansen seconded with all members present voting in favor. Photos in Parks Reservation Procedure Cherryl Mesko, Superintendent of Operations, presented a proposal for commercial photography within Eagan parks since commercial photography has increased in the last few years, especially at the Eagan Community Center, Central Park and Holz Farm, and sometimes conflicts with reserved park reservations. The APrC requested that a sub-committee meet and try to come up with a proposed policy for photography in the parks. The sub- committee proposed that photography be allowed in the parks through a no fee reservation system so as not to interfere with reserved activities. Member Peterson questioned how much staff time would be required. It was determined that it would not take a lot of staff time. Member Hansen made a motion, APrC Minutes September 15, 2008 Member Peterson seconded with all present members voting in favor to address photography in parks in the following way: OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS COMMUNICATIONS There were no Communications items for the Commission to review. ROUND TABLE Member Goff mentioned that he took a tour of Thresher Fields and commented that the plantings and buildings were attractive at that site. He also commented on the Art House renovations and said that City staff had done a very good job with the new entrance to the Art House. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to conduct, Member Goff moved, Member Dahlquist seconded with all members voting in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Secretary Date