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04/10/1975 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionMIMES OF A REGULAR r ,Limo or rm. EAGAN PARK CU lI i.EE EAGAN, MINNESOTA April 10, 1975 A regular meeting of the Eagan Park Committee was held on April 10, 1975 at 7 :30 p.m. Chairperson Schmidt resided. Those present were Schmidt, Martin, Coates, Lundsten, Erb, Hatteberg and Cooper. Also present were Wachter, Branch and Hauge. HARRY RAY RESIDENTIAL PLAT. Mr. David Lokensgard appeared on behalf of the residential plat developers at the Southeast corner of Blackhawk Road and Deerwood Drive consisting of 24 family single lots potentially buildable. The 2 acre parcel included several exceptions to the plat. The committee discussed the need for a dedication according to the ordinance and discussed the timing of the donation. No action was taken. MINUTES. Upon motion by Coates seconded Lundsten, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of March 13th regular meeting and April 3 special park committee meeting be approved as distributed. COUNCIL RE PORT. Ted Wachter appeared and reviewed several items acted upon by the City Council including the advertising for bids for a tank truck for the Park and Utilities Departments. HUD APPLICATION. Chairperson Schmidt indicated that there appeared to be very little chance of acquiring funds through HUD in 1975. PARK MAINTENANCE BUSINESS. A. Blackhawk Gate. A proposal for a gate was submitted for the entrance of Blackhawk Park but no action was taken. B. Display Case in Cedarvale. After reviewing the proposed display case plan for park purposes in Cedarvale Shopping Center, upon motion by Cooper, seconded Partin, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the committee approve the construction according to the design for installation in Cedarvale with permission of DCR Co. C. Park Sign Suggestions. The Committee discussed and reviewed some suggested designs for park location signs and indicated that more study should be made before permanent park signs are approved. D. Ice Skating Maintenance, The Committee reviewed the total time tabulation involved in hockey maintenance, warming houses and free skating work by the Eagan park maintenance employees during 1974 -75. No action was taken. INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PARR CONTRIBUTIONS. Members of the committee review reviewed several suggestions for contributions for park purposes in new industrial and commercial areas including a possibility of a 5% contribution based on the value of land and several other suggestions that were acquired from other Twin City communities. Upon motion by Coates, seconded Martin, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the issue be tabled and that a subcommittee meet on April 23 at 3 :30 p.m. at the City Hall to discuss the matter. In addition, a review of assessments in park land will be accomplished at the same time. PARR DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT, Suggested additional improvements to be added to the proposed development contract in miscellaneous parks was discussed including possible improvement of the Pilot Knob ballfield.. RIVER HILLS 9TH ADDITION. The City Attorney explained that a restriction providing that no building other than one single family residence with attached garage could be constructed on any lot in River Hills 9th Addition and inquired whether there would be a possibility that a building on the property would be constructed by the city at some time in the future. After discussion, the committee indicated that it is possible that a warming house or a permanent building could be constructed on the park property and the attorney was instructed to review the matter further. THOMAS LAIC; PROPERTY. A letter from Byron Watschke who owns a small parcel )f property on the South side of Thomas Lake asking whether Eagan is interested in buying the land for park property was read. Upon motion by Lundsten, seconded -2- Coates, all members voting yea, it was recommended that the park committee not buy the land but in the event of development of the general area it may become a park through dedication for park purposes in the future. LIND BERGH PIERCE ARCHITECTS. Mr. Lindbergh and Mr. Pierce of Lindbergh-Pierce Architects of Minneapolis appeared at the request of the Park Committee and dis- cussed proposed architectural services for the design and construction of a park building in Rahn Park. No action was taken and it was indicated that further contacts with architects will be made before a decision is made. RECREATION PROGRAM. Barbara Schmidt reviewed the proposed summer recreation program recommended by the recreation committee. A review of the costs for running the summer program including the salaries for the leaders and assistants and in addition the method of communicating information concerning the program to the public was discussed. Tennis, tumbling, dance, arts and crafts, etc. were discussed as recommended by the recreation committee. A representative of CAA was present and there was discussion regarding the need to coordinate the scheduling of the ball fields throughout Eagan with the athletic associations. Park committee members stressed the need to schedule non organized sports on the ball fields. The CAA representative recommended that signs be placed on small lakes in city parks to warn of danger of thin ice and further that grates be placed on storm sewers in Cedar Grove. BIKE SUNDAY. The Dakota County Highway Department has indicated that it is relunctant to close any county highways because they are of an arterial nature and indicated that the County Board would be required to approve such a closing for Bike Day. Park Committee members suggested that four lane Eagan streets be designated for one Sunday afternoon for this summer on an experimental basis with a 10 foot area along the curbs for exclusive bike riding,. Dave Erb was assigned the responsibility of reviewing the issue and reporting to the Park Committee concerning his recommendations. -3- TREE PROJECT. The committee reviewed where seedlings should be installed during 1975 and further discussed the possibility of a nursery on park land possibly at the Pilot Knob site. RAHN SC HOOL ACCESS. Ted Wachter suggested that there be an additional access to Rahn Road from the Rahn School site. No action was taken. CIVIC CENTER PRESENTATION.. Dale Everson reported at the City Council meeting concerning a proposal for a proposed bond issue election for a civic center. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. Ted Wachter indicated that the City Council had approved a request of the Jaycees, Fire Department and Lion's Club to hold a 4th of July Celebration in the Cedar Pond Park in 1975. PARK RECREATION DIRECTOR. Ted Wachter indicated that the City Council had eliminated the position of joint park director and maintenance person and had hired Barbara Schmidt as part -time recreation director on a month to month basis. The committee discussed the issue as to whether Mrs. Schmidt should remain on the Park Committee and there appeared to be strong consensus that she remain on the committee. Mrs. Schmidt submitted her resignation as Chairperson of the Park Committee effective at the next meeting and indicated that an election will be held for chairperson at the May park committee meeting. CHARLES HALL RESIGNATION. Barbara Schmidt indicated that Charles Hall had resigned from the Park Committee and that the Council will be seeking replacement. BILLS. The bills from John Voss and Dr. Jones covering the proposed improvements to the Pilot Knob park site were upon motion by Coates, seconded Cooper, approved. Upon motion the meeting adjourned at 12 :15 p.m. April 10, 1975 LAJZ,s