09/01/1983 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commissionamity of aagan
3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121
PHONE: (612) 454-8100
September 29, 1983
Dear Colleague:
BEA BLOMQUIST
Mayor
THOMAS EGAN
JAMES A. SMITH
JERRY THOMAS
THEODORE WACHTER
Council Members
THOMAS HEDGES
City Administrator
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
City Clerk
The Eagan Parks and Recreation Commission has begun the process of develop-
ing a proposal for a parks bond issue.
To help "market" the proposal to the Community we are turning to other
communities for information.
Would you please send me the brochure or copy of the information you re-
leased to the public regarding your last proposal for park bonds? The Commission
hopes to review material collated from several communities for ideas on putting
together a brochure for Eagan residents.
Thanks for your assistance.
KV:bp
Sinc
KenVraa, Director
Parks and Rdcreation
3501 Coachman Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
Mr. Dennis Palm, Director
5800 -85th Ave. North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Mr. Greg Konat, Director
1313 Highway 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
Mr. Bob Lambert, Director
8950 Eden Prairie Rd.
Eden Prairie 55344
Mr. Chuck Boudreau, Director
6431 University Ave. N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Mr. Eric Blank, Director
3400 Plymouth Rd.
Plymouth 55447
Mr. Bruce Anderson, Director
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
Mr. Doug Bryant, Director
9401 Fernbrook Lane
Maple Grove 55369
Ms Mary Ordal, Chairperson
Coon Rapids/ Parks and Recreation Commission
12053 Evergreen St.
Coon Rapids, Mn 55433
3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121
PHONE: (612) 454 -8100
city of eagan
September 28, 1983
Mike Thomas
1390 Avalon Avenue
Eagan, MN 55121
Dear Former Commission Member:
As you may be aware, the Advisory Parks acid Recreation Commission have
been hard at work concentrating its efforts on the completion of a Park
System Study. With the aid of a Parks Planning Consultant, Erkkila and
Associates, the Commission has spent the last 16 months working towards the
completion of the plan. Except for some revisions, the plan is ready for
adoption and presentation to the Council. The final review process includes
a public hearing tentatively scheduled for November 1st. After the review
process is completed, it is anticipated that the Council will adopt the
Systems Plan as a guide for future development /acquisition of City parks.
As one who has had a part in the development of Eagan Parks System
in the past, you still may have an interest in knowing about future acquisitions
and development priorities. Because of this, I would like to invite you to
an informal presentation of the major components of the Systems Plan Study
for Tuesday, October llth at 7:00 P.M. The presentation will be at the Eagan
Police Department, Conference Room. Although time will not permit me to make
a detailed presentation of the plan for you, I hope to cover major aspects
concerning park needs, now and in the years ahead.
If you would be so kind as to call the Parks and Recreation office at
454 -7802 so I'll know of your intentions, it will accommodate the planning
and preparation of a sufficient number of handouts. I sincerely hope you
will find the opportunity to attend this meeting t you will find it
of interest.
Sin
K
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Parks and Recreation
BEA BLOMQUIST
Mayor
THOMAS EGAN
JAMES A. SMITH
JERRY THOMAS
THEODORE WACHTER
Council Members
THOMAS HEDGES
City Administrator
EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE
City Clerk
cc: Bea Blomquist, Mayor
Tom Hedges, City Administrator
Roger Martin, Chairman
Parks Recreation Commission
THE LONE OAK TREE.. THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
September 28, 1983
Letters sent to:
Mr. F Mrs. Paul Uselmann
Marge Tilley
Dick Pettit
Jean Loken
Myrel Lundsten
Neil Coates
Barb Schmidt
Gerb Hatteberg
Bill Rydrych
Mike Thomas
MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: SILVER BELL ROAD /BLACKHAWK PARK
October 1983
Background: In 1982, the Advisory Committee reviewed the preliminary plat
proposal for Blackhawk Oaks. At the time, the committee recommended to
the City Council that a road easement, of minimal width, be a condition
for approval of the plat along the north propery line of this plat. This
easement would allow for an extension of Silver Bell Road east for a
potential road or trail access into Blackhawk Park. This access would
be at the northwest corner of the park. An exact determination or design
of a trail or parkway road has not been established. The recommendation
for an easement was to provide for a possible need for an access at some-
time in the future. October of that year, the preliminary plat was approved
by the City Council including the committee's recommendation for the road
easement.
At the November meeting of the Advisory Committee, Mr. Peter Stalland
presented a petition for construction of Silver Bell Road extension to
Blackhawk Park to service property owned by Mr. Stalland, which is immed-
iately north of Blackhawk Park. (See attachment). In order for the road
to be constructed a public hearing and feasibility report was ordered in;
one third of the affected /benefited property owners must sign a petition.
Currently, there are four (4) property owners affected i.e. Eagan Parks
and Recreation, Blackhawk Oaks, Mr. Cy Barry and Mr. Stalland. Mr. Stalland
is seeking the park committee's concurrence, by way of resolution /motion
to petition with him for the road project once again.
Review: At the time of review by the Advisory Committee of Blackhawk Oaks,
the Commission was merely anticipating the need for an extension of Silver
Bell Road to the northwest corner of Blackhawk Park, either for car or
pedestrian. At the November 1982 meeting and the first request to join
in a petition for the road, members commented that the construction of
the road was premature, that no preliminary plan was available for review
concerning the Stalland property. The lack of a definitive plan for
Blackhawk Park, the question of a roadway width for parks purposes versus
the roadway width for development purposes, assessment costs, etc. were
reasons stated for the rejection to participate. (Attached for your re-
view are the November 4, 1982 minutes relating to the discussion of that
item.)
At this time, staff is not aware that Mr. Stalland has prepared a concept
plan for the development of his property, nor have plans been initiated
for Blackhawk Park. Consequently, many of the issues relative to the need
and type of road for park needs has not yet been determined.
Mr. Stalland will be available at the Commission meeting to present his
request and to answer Commission questions regarding this issue.
Action to be Considered: To recommend to the City Council approval /denial,
City participation in the petition to construct an extension of Silver Bell
Road to the northwest corner of Blackhawk Park.
AGENDA
JOINT MEETING
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION
EAGAN CITY HALL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1983
6:30 P.M.
I. On -Site Review of Deerwood Park House (formerly Kehne House)
II. Park Master Plan Review
A. Review Update
B. Implementation Section
1. Cost Estimating Process
2. Park Development Cycles
3. Cost Summaries
4. Funding Sources
5. Conclusions
C. Selected Park Schemes for Plan Revisions
D. What Next
1. Commission REcommendation for Revisions Acceptance
2. Public Hearing /Council Acceptance
3. Plan Revisions Made
4. Maintenance Section Completed
5. Process for Plan Update Completed
6. Plan Printed
E. Other System Plan Issues
F. Rahn Park L.A.W.C.O.N. Grant
III. Proposed 1984 Budget Review
IV. Other
V. Adjournment
EAGAN CITY HALL
7:00 P.M.
SEPTEMBER 1, 1983
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 1983 MEETING
3. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
4. OLD BUSINESS
(A) System Plan Study
S. NEW BUSINESS
(A) Woodhaven Park Project
6. OTHER BUSINESS /REPORTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
(B)
TENTATIVE AGENDA
ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
(A) Pheasant Knoll Condominiums (deferred from August 4th)
(B) Laukka -Beck Eagan Planned Development /Race Track
(C) National Child Care Center
(D) A.J. Addition
(E) Beau D'Rue Drive Addition
(A) Coachman Park
(B) Composted Material Use Update
(C) Parks Tour Date /Time
(D) Joint Meeting with Apple Valley Parks i Recreation Committee
(E) Picnic Plans
MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: SEPTEMBER 1st COMMISSION MEETING
August 29, 1983
After approval of the tentative agenda and minutes of August 4, 1983, the
first item under development proposals is in regards to the Pheasant Knoll
Condominium development. You will recall that this item was first reviewed
at the August meeting by the Commission. A separate memo is included which
addresses the issue regarding the normal ordinary high water elevation
which became a question at that meeting. The second development proposal
is in regards to the Laukke -Beck Eagan- planned development and race track.
Enclosed in the packet is the planners report regarding this proposal for
your review. It would be appropriate for the Advisory Commission to make
a recommendation in regards to the satisfaction of the parks dedication
requirements regarding this proposal. The third item is for a child care
center, located in the Hilltop Plaza development on County Roads 30 and
31. The proposed day care center would be located on an existing platted
parcel however, is expected that a replat will be made to accommodate a day
care center building with allowances for a second building or other build-
ing to be located at a future time. It would be appropriate for the Advisory
Commission to review this item for parks dedication requirements.
Item D under development proposals is the A.J. Addition. This addition is
for 3 single family lots from an existing one acre parcel which is adjacent
to Lone Oak Road. This one acre addition is subject to parks dedication
requirements and staff recommendation is that this preliminary plat be
subject to a cash requirement. Item E under development proposal is the
Beau D'Rue drive addition which consists of approximately 4.5 acres contain-
ing 4 commercial lots. It would be appropriate that this preliminary plat
be subject to the City's Commercial /Industrial Parks dedication require-
ments.
Old Business: Currently planned for discussion under old business will be
the Systems Plan Study for reviewal of information and direction which may
have been received by the Commission at the joint meeting on Tuesday, August
30th. At this time, staff does not have prepared material in regards to
this agenda item but is anticipating that from the discussion with the
Council that there may be the need for additional review, discussion and
direction.
Under New Business staff has included a report regarding the development of
Woodhaven Park and in particular the construction of a permanent hockey
facility. Enclosed in the packet is a memo regarding this park project.
Under Other Business and Reports staff will report and inform the Commission
on a number of items which have been identified. One item has been written
up and has been included in the packet regarding the use of composted
material.
Respectfully submitted,
Ken Vraa, Director
MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS F, RECREATION
September 1983
RE: PHEASANT KNOLL CONDOMINIUMS HEINE POND
Background: The Advisory Commission reviewed the proposed Pheasant Knoll
Condominium development and the land dedication of. Heine Pond, as part
of the Blackhawk South P.U.D. at the August meeting. The Commission re-
quested additional information relative to the pond elevation at that
meeting to determine the possible impact the pond would have on surround-
ing park.
Pond Status: Heine Pond has a controlled elevation, of 874 via a 12" storm
sewer outlet that connects with a 42" line in Thomas Lake Road. While the
N.O.H.W. is established, the pond has a potential to "bounce" to 883.5
based on a 100 year flood. This confirms the water elevation Mr. Erkkila
has depicted in the schematic drawing in the system plan study.
This high water mark, however is a projected 100 year storm elevation
and as such it should be expected that normal rain falls can be handled
within a more moderate range of pond elevations of 874 to 878. Attached
is a copy of the concept sketch overlayed upon the proposed preliminary
plat. As an overlay clarity, detail and matchline are difficult to achieve.
(Staff will be presenting the plan in greater detail at. the meeting if
any questions still remain)
The 883.5 elevation is noted by a darker, dashed line. As can be seen
this elevation would encompass the majority of the normally dry land
area proposed for park purposes; thus, the recommendation of the systems
plan consultant to acquire an additional one and one -half (12) acres.
Recommendation: To accept /reject the park land proposed and to accept
as a "gift" additional park land from the developer.
Charles Hall and the Advisory Planning Commission
Laukka -Beck Race Track Facility Additional Information
August 16, 1983
Page two
million to $1.3 million tax dollars. In trying to compare this valua-
tion and use to other developments, the only comparison staff has been
able to conduct is with the Burnsville Center which consists of approx-
imately 120 acres and contains 1,354,500 square feet and the peripheral
areas around the center which ultimately consist of approximately 325-
375 acres and contain approximately 2.5 million square feet. Some of
the Centers besides the Burnsville Center include Diamondhead Mall,
Burnhaven, Cobblestone, M M Development, Burnside Plaza, McNulty and
the new Holiday store which is under construction containing 140,000
square feet. All of these developments have been included in the num-
ber stated above the 2.5 million square feet.
In reviewing the valuation and the tax dollars generated from the re-
tail and office, the comparison staff did was with the Burnsville Cen-
ter. The Burnsville Center has a valuation of $36.1 million dollars.
This valuation includes the 4 anchors, all of the leased retail space
and land value and parking. The tax generated from this facility is
$1.6 million dollars which is not that much greater than what the pro-
posed Class A race track facility would generate. When comparing the
tax revenues as it relates to services provided by the community, the
race track being a less intense use would require less City services
and may be the positive factor in determining use for the property.
When comparing the Class A race track facility to the Burnsville Cen-
ter, the second question that staff has discussed is if the race track
facility is not constructed, what is the likelihood of another Burns-
ville Center being constructed on the Laukka -Beck property. In try-
ing to answer this question, there does not appear to be an exact an-
swer, but only to review circumstances which have occurred in the Met
tropolitan suburban area in the past few years. The Burnsville Cen-
ter was the last major shopping center developed in the Metropolitan
area. This was planned in 1972, constructed and opened in 1977. Since
the Center has been constructed, there has been substantial develop-
ment in both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. The City Cen-
ter valued in excess of $250 million dollars just opened this past week
which created a substantial amount of square footage for retail space
in the Minneapolis area. In St. Paul, the development of Town Square
also added substantial square footage of retail space. Both downtown
developments are attempting to act as regional centers and also draw
and expand their trade areas than what the original trade areas have
been. The downtown developments along with the Burnsville Center pro-
vide competition for the development of an additional regional center
on the property under consideration. With the developments which have
occurred, it appears that the competition would be very severe in try-
ing to establish another regional center to compete with the existing
centers mentioned above.
In review of the proposed roadway system which will provide access and
circulation to this site as well as all of Eagan, can be viewed in two
different ways.
1) The proposed roadways under construction will provide very good
access to the Laukka -Beck site and make it prime for development.
MEMO TO: CHARLES HALL, CHAIRPERSON AND THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMIS-
SION
FROM: DALE C. RUNKLE, CITY PLANNER
DATE: AUGUST 16, 1983
SUBJECT: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PROPO-
SAL SUBMITTED BY LAUKKA -BECK AND MINNESOTA JOCKEY CLUB
At the July 26, 1983 Advisory Planning Commission meeting, the Advi-
sory Planning Commission requested staff to research and provide as
much information as possible in regard to the land use and platting
vs. the socio- economic concerns which were addressed at the July 26th
meeting. In this review, the Planning Department has tried to analyze
this development proposal in two parts; the first part is the office
retail /office showroom area consisting of the 200 acres and the
second part of the review will address the 240 acre proposal for the
Class A race track.
In reviewing the office retail /office showroom area, staff tried to
isolate the five parcels in which the land use plan designated and
tried to analyze the square feet of building to be constructed to de-
termine if the proposal is feasible to construct as the applicants
have submitted. For each parcel, staff has compiled a matrix which
will designate the parcel, the land use proposed, the building size,
the area for the footprint of the building, parking required for the
facility, the area of parking needed for the facility, trips generat-
ed by the proposed use and the floor area ratio or intensity of the
development for the particular parcel. The matrix indicates that the
total building square footage on the 200 acres would consist of approx-
imately 2,035,000 square feet. Total parking spaces required would be
approximately 7,461 and traffic generated by complete development of
the 200 acres would be approximately 23,317 trips. The matrix should
be self explanatory showing the square footage being requested, num-
ber of parking spaces required and land area given and that the de-
velopment proposal is feasible and realistic to construct. It is
staff's understanding that the 2,035,000 square feet will be construc-
ted over a period of years, and it is the best estimation that the re-
tail space proposed could be constructed in a period of 7 -10 years
with the office and office /showroom being constructed in the neighbor-
hood of 10 -15 years. In trying to determine a valuation on this pro-
posed portion of the development, it was brought out that the valua-
tion on the development for the 200 acres consisting of approximately
2,035,000 square feet could be in the neighborhood of $180,000,000 to
$235,000,000 in valuation and possibly generate taxes in the neighbor-
hood of $8.2 million to $11.5 million dollars based on the 1982 tax
rate.
The second portion of this report will try to determine the effects of
what a Class A track facility will have on Eagan in regard to land use
and valuation. It is staff's understanding that the proposed track
would consist of the 240 acres and have a valuation between $25
and $30 million dollars. In applying the tax rate to this valuation,
this proposed facility would generate in the neighborhood of $1.1
Charles Hall and the Advisory Planning Commission
Laukka -Beck Race Track Facility Additional Information
August 16, 1983
Page four
providing to this could be much greater if developed residentially vs.
commercial or industrial. In doing the same comparison for single
family development, staff has calculated that approximately 545 dwell-
ing units could be constructed, and if each home were valued at approx-
imately $100,000, the tax revenues generated would be approximately
$599,000 or $600,000 tax revenue. Also, the services provided to this
type of development would also be greater than developed commercial or
industrial.
Hopefully, these different scenarios listed above provide some differ-
ent alternatives as to what could happen to this site if the race track
facility was not selected or approved by the City as a permitted use.
Staff has tried to lay out all possibilities and provide "worse case"
situations as to how the property could develop and may develop if the
track facility is not approved by the City as a permitted use within
the planned development proposal.
Another item that was brought up at the July 26, 1983 meeting was in
regard to park dedication for this particular mixed use development
proposal. A preliminary review has been made by the Park Commission,
and there is a preliminary indication that if the site develops all
commercial in land use, the Park Commission would then be looking at
some type of cash dedication to satisfy the park dedication require-
ment. The developer should be put on notice that there is a commer-
cial park dedication fee. However, the exact numbers of this fee can
be worked out with the detailed phases of the development, and once
the City has determined if any credits or amenities are built in to
the site, how these credits would be calculated in the overall fee.
If the development would not all develop in a commercial fashion, than
the Park Commission has suggested that this development proposal be
rereviewed by the Park Commission to look at areas which could be ded-
icated in land to satisfy the park needs of the residential neighbor-
hoods which would be created. Therefore, at the present time, with
the proposed intentions being all commercial orientated, it is staff's
understanding that the Park Commission will be recommending a cash
dedication for the park contribution for the mixed development propos-
al.
This memorandum has attempted to do an analysis of the mixed develop-
ment proposal strictly on a land use basis not taking into account
any of the socio- economic conditions which go with some of the propos-
ed uses in the mixed use development. Therefore, the material present-
ed has strictly tried to analyze on a land use by land use basis with-
out implying any of the socio- economic concerns which were brought out
at the last Advisory Planning Commission meeting.
In reviewing the traffic generated on the peripheral site, it appears
that when total development occurs, the peripheral area will generate
approximately 23,000 trips per day. If the track facility is incor-
porated, the additional traffic, as staff understands it, would be ap-
proximately 7,500 additional trips disbursed at different times during
the day which would not significantly impact the traffic generated from
the peripheral uses. The peak event periods of the track facility
Charles Hall and the Advisory Planning Commission
Laukka -Beck Race Track Facility Additional Information
August 16, 1983
Page three
2) The other aspect of the roadway system will also make traveling
and access better to the other three regional centers mentioned
in the above paragraph. Therefore, providing good access to
this site will create development potential but may not create
the development potential for a regional center.
The applicants are proposing to construct in the neighborhood of 419,000
square feet of retail space. This square footage would not be classi-
fied as a regional center. However, it would provide a substantial
amount of retail facilities which could benefit the Eagan residents.
When reviewing the retail square footage in the City now, the largest
center constructed is the Cedarvale Center which contains approximate-
ly 90,000 square feet. Therefore, you can see the size and magnitude
of the retail space proposed. However, it is not the size or magni-
tude of another regional center.
In trying to predict or offer different scenarios as to how this site
would develop if the Class A race track facility is not approved,
there are a number of different ways the site could develop. One sce-
nario would be to logically expand the peripheral uses proposed in the
mixed use development to incorporate the 240 acres. When running this
scenario, the site may develop more of the office showroom type of
use. However, in reviewing the existing square footage proposed and
adding approximately another two million square feet, one has to look
at the timing for the absorption of this additional two million square
feet. Therefore, the site could develop in its entirety in the retail
office /office showroom. However, the prolonged life of the project
would probably run 20 years plus vs. the absorption rate of the 7 -15
years which is proposed on the peripheral areas. This is one scenario
if the race track is not approved or considered for this particular
site. Once we start looking at an additional 250 acres for office /office
retail and office showroom, this site also starts to compete with the
marketability and square footage in the Eagandale Industrial Park along
with the Gopher -Eagan planned development where there is also zoning
for industrial uses which could compete with the square footage pro-
posed on this particular site. Therefore, the competition for devel-
opment of the 250 acres would be also competing with approximately 600-
1,000 acres in the Opus or Eagandale site and also 600 acres in the
Gopher -Eagan planned development. Therefore, the time sequence then
becomes the factor as to the absorption of this parcel in competition
with the development of the surrounding areas.
Another scenario to be considered is that since there may be adequate
industrial zoning which would allow office /office showroom and relat-
ed uses, that the area may develop in more of a residential character
than the commercial industrial character. In this scenario, if the
proposed 250 acres would develop residentially, staff has calculated
that approximately 2,260 -2,500 dwelling units of multiple could be
constructed on this 240 acres. In trying to do an evaluation, if con-
sidering 3 -story 72 -unit buildings would be $27,000 generated for tax-
es per 72 -unit building for a total of $864,000 taxes generated for
the multiple development. Therefore, there is a substantial amount of
tax dollars generated. However, the services the City would be
Charles Hall and the Advisory Planning Commission
Laukka -Beck Race Track Facility Addition
August 16, 1983
Page six
Commission should address this issue to the City Administrator. Hope-
fully, this memorandum and the information provided for the June meet-
ing will help provide fact finding information for the discussion at the
August 23rd meeting.
If anyone would like additional information or has questions with the
information provided in this memorandum, please feel free to contact
me so we can have this information at the August 23rd meeting.
City Planner
DCR /jach
Charles Hall and the Advisory Planning Commission
Laukka -Beck Race Track Facility Additional Information
August 16, 1983
Page five
would generate in the neighborhood of 20,000 people and may increase
the traffic generated on this proposal for one or two days out of the
year. Therefore, staff has not gone into detail in an analysis of the
traffic generated by the particular track facility. It is staff's
understanding that in environmental assessment worksheet, the detail-
ed traffic counts have been projected and analyzed, and staff will
then be reviewing in detail the specifics on traffic and circulation
with this particular document. Also, in reviewing this memorandum,
staff has tried to review the land uses and alternative uses which
may happen if the race track is not approved with this development
proposal request. Since the socio economic issues have not been ad-
dressed, staff would like to review the land uses with the Advisory
Planning Commission with the understanding that the conditions for
the preliminary plat and planned development will be added once the
socio- economic conditions have been thoroughly reviewed. Therefore,
placing exact conditions at this time may be premature, and an agree-
ment with the applicant stating that he has no objections to placing
conditions in the future if the Commission elects to recommend favor-
ably of the track facility as an amended use in the overall planned
development.
The last item the Advisory Planning Commission may want to review is
in regard to the race track as an appropriate use in the planned de-
velopment. The Commission presently has a zoning of a planned develop-
ment with a Regional Shopping Center status, and they may want to re-
view the less intense use generated by the track facility. Since it
is a commercially orientated operation, they may want to deem this an
allowable use in the RSC District. A planned development amendment
to the Comprehensive Guide Plan and reviewal by the Metropolitan Coun-
cil would not be necessary if the City determines that this is an al-
lowable and permitted use within the realms of the Regional Shopping
Center development proposal. This is another issue that staff will
have to address as to whether an amendment will have to be done for
the Comprehensive Guide Plan or determine that the use is allowable
within the parameters of the land use established in the Comprehensive
Guide Plan.
The City Administrator has also submitted a memorandum with the Plan-
ning report. This memorandum addresses the direction of the City
Council at a special meeting held Wednesday, August 10th. The City
Council reviewed two items with staff and gave direction in regard
to their review of the mixed use development proposal. Their present
indication is they did not want to review the socio- economic concerns
at this present time, and this development proposal should be based
on land use issues only with the socio- economic study to follow if
the Commission looks favorably on the uses proposed.
The second issue was in regard to the disclosure of the Minnesota
Jockey Club, Inc. partnership. The Administrator has addressed this
issue, and if further clarification is needed, the Advisory Planning
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Office 350,000 2.72 ac.
Retail 114,000 2.6 ac.
Retail 220,000 5.0 ac.
Office 130,000 1.0 ac.
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Office 310,000 2.3 ac.
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1,313
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4.8 ac.
7.3 ac.
5.5 ac.
3.0 ac.
3.4 ac.
10.2 ac.
3.2 ac.
10.5 ac.
59.6 ac.
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2,744
3,465
6,688
1,019
2,584
627
2,430
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MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
September 1983
RE: WOODHAVEN PARK HOCKEY RINK
Background: Last year, during preparation of the 1983 budget, staff in-
cluded a request for approximately $6,800.00 to purchase lumber and re-
place the hockey boards at Woodhaven Park. The Woodhaven hockey rink
has had temporary boards which must be set up and taken down each year.
These hockey panels are in extremely poor shape with entire sections
needing replacement. Prior to last winters skating season nearly $600.00
was spent in repairing and replacing several panels to make the rink
useable. Member may also recall that in the vicinity of the hockey
rink and open skating area, a depression would retain water during the
spring months following rain, rendering the nearby baseball /softball
field useless. This area has now been regraded, with numerous yards of
fill brought into the site. The site was top dressed with compost
material; and recently final graded and seeded.
The purpose of this memo is to outline the relocation of the hockey rink
and its associated costs.
Previous Discussion: Members may recall previous informal discussion
regarding Woodhaven Park and specifically the hockey facility. (i.e.
orientation of rink east -west, size; work effort for board set up and
take down; life expectancy of hockey boards and related expenses. Park
plans have envisioned that the upgrading of Woodhaven Park would include
construction of a permanent hockey rink relocated to a north -south
orientation; west of its present location. Department staff have been
working towards this goal and have recently reviewed costs associated
with the replacement of the temporary rink with a permanent facility.
Work Requirement: In anticipation of construction of a permanent vs
temporary rink, staff submitted a 1983 budget request based cost estimate
for lumber and related cost, which includes:
1. Rough grading.
2. Construction of hockey boards for a 200' x 85' size rink.
3. Relocate one power pole.
4. 450 ft. of underground wire to new pole location.
5. Rewire and reaim light bar on 2nd pole.
6. Relocate warming house facility hook to power source.
Initial grading will have to be done by an outside contractor, with City
forces doing the final grade before construction. Construction of the
new hockey rink and relocation of the warming house will be done by City
crews.
Relocating the power pole and electrical hook ups will be done by others.
New Cost Estimate: With the intention of having the work done prior to the
1983 -84 season, cost estimates have been updated.
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Rough grading
Lumber
Relocate Power Pole
Hook up Lights
Electrical hook up
for relocated shelter
Tren ching Underground
Wiring
Total re- estimated
1983 Budgeted
Shortfall
$600.00
$7,400.00
550.00
250.00
1,700.00
$10,550.00
6,800.00
3,650.00
The most significant factor affecting the higher costs has been in material
supplies. Lumber prices have taken a marked jump upwards during the past
three months increasing the cost by approximately 35% over original budget
estimated. (original estimates were done in June 1982) Another factor was
the estimate received for electrical service which increased by approxi-
mately $800.00.
Project Review: It does not appear that City forces can do any additional
work to reduce project costs as the majority of the cost is involved in
material, not labor. In order to complete the project as intended it will
be necessary to rebudget additional funds to complete the intended work.
Three possible funding sources exist:
1. Redirect other budgeted departmental monies.
2. Request additional appropriations from the City's general
fund.
3. Park site acquisition and development fund.
Funding Discussion: The depatment's budget for 1983 does not appear to be
a source of funds. Remaining funds in the capital budget have been ear-
marked to purchase picnic tables and smaller, replacement play equipment
items. Total amount available is $2,100.00. This amount is not sufficient
to carry out the project and would further delay the need for tables and
play equipment in the parks. Additional funding from the City's general
fund does not appear to be a viable source, at this time. As members know,
the City does not budget significant money for contingency or emergency
items. While an approach to the Council could be made to cover this short-
fall, it's staff's recommendation that the estimated deficiency of $3,700
be made up from the park site acquisition and development fund. This fund
has adequate money available and would allow the department to proceed
with the project. The work to be done is consistent with the purpose and
objectives of the fund, and therefore, staff has no reservation in making
this recommendation.
For Commission Action: To review the project and approve /disapprove the
funding of the project shortfall from the Park Site Acquisition and
Development Fund.
MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
RE: UPDATE ON USE OF COMPOSTED MATERIAL
The Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission had previously
department to make use of Composted Material as was offered
Waste Control Commission. This material was authorized for
Park as an experimental project to determine its usefulness
parks.
September 1983
authorized the
by the Metropolitan
use at Woodhave
as material fo
While approval to use the material from various review agencies were obtain-d
within the normal routine of the handling of such requests, obtaining the
material was difficult and frustrating. The department, at the time of the
request, had asked for a spring (May) delivery. This was to coincide with
the completion of the grading project at Woodhaven Park. The delivery was
postponed to the first part of June and subsequently was postponed three
additional times until delivery was finally made in July. This late delive
caused a long delay in the rehabilitation, seeding and turf restoration whi h
had been planned for Woodhaven Park. The main cause of the delay seemed to
rest with the contracting firm who was responsible for hauling the material
to the park site. The contractor cited that weather conditions and work
load prevented them from meeting the requested delivery date.
Despite the untimely nature and delays with the delivery of the compost,
the material that was delivered had much less debris and foreign materials
(sticks, clumps) than was expected. In fact, the material was excellent
for the intended purpose and exceeded staff expectations.
The material however does give off a noticeable odor. While it was expecte
the compost would give off some odor, the strength and duration was longer
than what staff had been led to believe. The department, in fact, did receive
two calls from nearby residents inquiring as to the source of the smell
registering dissatisfaction of its intensity. However, within three days
the smell had markedly subsided and within five days was mildly noticeable.
Days of high humidity did seem to intensify the odor. It still is possible
to detect a slight odor if one stands near the project area.
The material is easily workable and combines readily with existing soils.
The site has been graded, dragged, and now seeded with no problems being
encountered as the result of its use. Final results i.e. seeding results
have yet to be determined and will have to wait until a later date when
seed germination and turf establishment has begun to take place.
Summation: Obtaining approval for the use of the material is not abnormall
difficult to obtain but receiving it in a timely manner appears to be a rea
problem for planning purposes. The material seems to be of high quality an
generally free of debris and is easy to work with. Consideration for odor
must be allowed for in future usage.
Recommendation: Final recommendation on the continued use of the compost
material has been reserved until a later date, and until such time as effec s
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of seed germination and plant growth can be determined. However, it appears
that the compost can play a future roll in parks development projects where
enhancement of poor soil conditions is desired. Care will have to be taken
to insure that the time of delivery of the material is made. Use of the
material in parks which residential areas are in close proximity should be
done with care to avoid subjecting the neighborhood to the odor problem.
This may mean that the material will have to be delivered in early spring
or late fall, times when the humidity conditions will not increase the
odor problem and generally homes do not keep open windows.
Staff will continue to review park planning projects in the future with
the intent to make use of this material after Commission review. At this
time, there are no park projects currently under consideration for its
use yet this year.