02/12/1976 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN ADVISORY PARK COMMITTEE
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
February 12, 1976
A regular meeting of the Eagan Park Committee was held on February 12, 1976 at
the Eagan City Hall at 7 :30 p.m. Those members present were Dale Everson, Myrel
Lundsten, Neil Coates, Fay Cooper, Roger Martin, Carolyn Thurston, David Erb and
Kathleen Beck; absent was Gerber Hatteberg. Also present were Barbara Schmidt,
Ted Wachter and Paul Hauge.
MINUTES After the Pledge of Allegiance, upon motion by Coates, seconded
Thurston, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the
January 8, 1976 meeting be approved as distributed. There should be a correction
in the December 18, 1975 on page 2 providing that Mr. Rosene, rather than Urban
Planning and Design, approved the final payment request for Westlund Construction
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CIVIC CENTER COMMITTEE. Barbara Schmidt indicated that a five (5) member
Civic Center Planning Committee has been formed and its next meeting will be held
on February 23, 1976 at 7 :30 p.m. at the hall at which members of the Park
Committee were invited.
JOHN ROSZAK, John Roszak, a new member of the Park Committee, was introduced
and welcomed to the Committee.
CUES MAR ADDITION. Barbara Schmidt reported that a resolution of the issues
revolving around the development of Ches Mar Addition and the Wilderness Run 1st
and 3rd areas had been reached at the last Council meeting. It would provide for
a 2 acre ponding area and walkup to be accepted by the City of Eagan; the pennisula
to the West would be dedicated to the property owners on an undivided interest basis;
and that Wilderness Run 1st and 3rd and Ches Mar Addition developers will be paying
to the City full cash dedication requirements for park purposes.
OATH OF OFFICE. All members of the Park Committee were given the oath of
office by Paul Hauge.
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ELECTION OF COMMITTEE OFFICERS. The following slate of officers for 1976 were
elected; Dale Everson, Chairman, Myrel Lundsten, Vice Chairman and Carolyn
Thurston, Secretary.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. Neil Coates, Chairman;
Robert Martin, Myrel Lundsten and Kathleen Beck, members.
RECREATION COMMITTEE. Carolyn Thurston, Chairman; David Erb, John Roszak and
Gerber Hatteberg, members.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE. Dale Everson, Myrel Lundsten, Carolyn Thurston and
Barbara Schmidt.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE. Dale Everson, Myrel Lundsten, Carolyn Thurston and
Barbara Schmidt with review by the Park Committee.
1976 BUDGET REVIEW. Barbara Schmidt reviewed with the committee the final 1976
Budget for park purposes. No action was taken.
WINDSOR DEVELOPMENT CO. ED DUNN ASSOCIATES. Bill Price of Suburban Engineer-
ing appeared and discussed a proposed 54 acre single family development North of
County Road #30 and East of Pilot Knob Road on a 100 acre parcel owned by Ed Dunn.
It would include about 130 single family units with 46 acres of developable land.
Mr. Price requested a preliminary determination of the Park Committee as to the
acceptability of land for park purposes in the draw area bordering directly North
of County Road #30 consisting of 5 to 7 acres. There was concern about the water
in that area. Committee members suggested a tie -in to Patrick Eagan Park and in
addition a review of all of Section 22 for park purposes. Iundsten moved and
Thurston seconded the motion to refer the matter for recomm to the Develop-
ment Committee but the motion was withdrawn and no action vas taken.
SECURITY LIGHTS ON FREE SKATING SHELTERS. Barbara Schi Ldt reported that requests
for security lights in Evergreen Park and Burr Oak Park were submitted and reviewed
the NSP policy for security lights. It was suggested that the Eagan Park Depart-
ment do the rink preparation in the future for Burr Oak Perk. A bid from Dakota
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Electric Coop for a security light in Evergreen Park for a total amount of $400
was discussed. Upon motion by Coates, seconded Cooper, all members voting yes, it
was RESOLVED to recommend that the expenditure be made.
CETA EMPLOYEES 1976. Barbara Schmidt reported that the city may get a 20
person CETA youth group during the Summer of 1976 and requested suggestions for
use of the CETA employees. There had been a request for shelters in Evergreen Park,
Burr Oaks Park and Country Home Heights and the Chairman referred the request to the
Recreation Committee to determine whether there is a need for mini -type shelters
in the parks designated as small neighborhood parks.
ICE RINK STATUS. Barbara Schmidt indicated that all the ponds are closed and
some of the rinks are closed because of the warm weather in recent days. Some rinks
may be reopened before the end of the season.
PILOT KNOB PARK HIGHVIEW BALLFIELD. There was a question as to possible
improvements to Pilot Knob Park and the Chairman requested that Urban Planning and
Design be contacted to review the proposed improvements. Barbara Schmidt was
requested to meet with the West St. Paul School District about construction of a
tennis court at the Pilot Knob School. Review of the Highview ballfield was turned
over to the Recreation Committee for recommendation.
WOODGATE ADDITION EASEMENTS. Paul Hauge reviewed with the committee progress in
acquiring trail easements in the Woodgate Addition area and Barbara Schmidt was
asked to review the exact location of the proposed easements. There was also
discussion concerning the progress in acquiring land in the Pilot Knob Heights
area and it was noted that deeds for all of the parcels have now been acquired.
Taxes and assessments are unpaid on certain parcels, however.
OAK CHASE ADDITION. A proposed agreement covering park dedication in Oak Chase
Addition was deferred until the next meeting.
CASH DEDICATION REVIEW. Paul Hauge reviewed with the committee the proposals
regarding dedication of cash and land in parcels unplatted over 5 acres and those
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under 5 acres including areas where a waiver of platting was requested. Recommen-
dations will be made at a later meeting in this respect.
OVERNIGHT CAMPING IN PARKS. There has been requests for overnight camping in
Eagan parks and also requests for rental of the Rahn activities building. No
specific action was taken on either of these items.
CIVIC ARENA UPDATE. Dale Everson indicated that two meetings of the steering
committee had been held and there had been many suggestions for potential use of
these facilities. There is an estimated $2.1 million dollar cost with a total
cost including financing and miscellaneous costs of $2.4 million dollars. This
would amount to 1 /10th of 1% of the assessed value of the property in Eagan. The
committee would prefer a Spring 1976 election date. It was also noted that soil
borings in the area have now been commenced.
RECREATION PROGRAM. Barbara Schmidt requested recommendations from park
committee members concerning spring and summer programs and all members were asked
to consider and make suggestions.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 p.m.
Dated: February 12, 1976