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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN PARK COMMITTEE
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
�Tf August 12, 1976
A regular meeting of the Eagan Park Committee was held at the City Hall on
August 12, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. Those present were Chairman Everson, Coates, Lundsten,
Brown, Beck, Martin and Thurston. Also present were Schmidt and Hauge.
MINUTES- -JULY 15, 1976. Upon motion by Lundsten, seconded Coates, all members
voting yes, it was RESOLVED that all action taken at the regular meeting of the
Park Committee of July 15, 1976 be approved and ratified in all respects and that
the minutes be further approved.
COUNCIL MEETING REPORT. Barbara Schmidt gave a brief report on action at the
last City Council meeting.
EAGLES NEST HOMES, INC. Mrs. Elizabeth Bassett appeared at the request of the
Park Committee to discuss a proposal for a 4 unit permanent home for 30 phys_ :csly
handicapped persons. The admission age will be from 18 to 35. There was disc4__Jion_
concerning park dedication requiremments in conjunction with the Unisource Corporation
Planned Development. Further discussions will be held with Charles Slocum concerning
the dedication.
WILDERNESS RUN 6TH ADDITION. The committee further discussed the proposed
development of Wilderness Run 6th Addition the park dedication requirements in
the immediate area of Carlson Lake. It was noted that the previous dedication of
park in Wilderness Run 4th Addition did not fulfill the current requirements for
park dedication and further discussion will be held with the developers.
RIVER HILLS 9TH ADDITION. Barbara Schmidt reported that all improvements as
requested by the Park Committee had been completed and the park in River Hills 9th
Addition has now been accepted.
DEDICATION IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. The question arose concerning unplatted
parcels where residential single family dwelling building permits are requested
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whether the city can require park dedication. It was noted that the state law and
Eagan Ordinance No. 10 cover only new subdivisions and it appeared that the only
way it would be practical to require the contribution in order to avoid missing
the first single family residence in an unplatted area would be to establish a
written policy in this respect. The City Atty. was asked to prepare a resolution
and policy to be submitted at the next Park Committee meeting.
PARK INSPECTION TOUR. Barbara Schmidt reported on the park inspection tour on
August 12th covering the four parks with construction under the 1975 improvement
contract. It was noted that a suggestion of a $500 retainage for 1 year be held beet
from B -Tu -Mix Company covering the Oak Chase tennis court compacting issue. It
was recommended that upon final inspection of the court that all funds be paid to
the contractors but the contractor be requested to supply one additional year
warranty after the final inspection and a guarantee that the corner of the c•curt
that had presented the problem will be rebuilt by the contractor in the event
further sinkage.
NORTHVIEW PARK. Barbara Schmidt repotted that the Law Con grant has now been
approved and recommended that the City proceed immediately to negotiate with the
owner of the property for the acquisition of Northview Park. Upon motion by Martin,
seconded Beck, all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED to recommend to the City
Council that the City commence immediately to negotiate for acquisition of the park.
I35E. A clarification of the Park Committee's stand on the two alternate
proposals for 35E was requested by an Eagan resident. The Park Committee members
indicated that they were concerned about drainage to Blackhawk Lake and discussed
in detail the alternate A2. The Park Committee indicated that they have never
supported either alignment and that the statement in the park guide regarding the
proposed underpass was meant as an explanation as to how the public would have
access to the park should Al be accepted.
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DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. A Development Committee meeting was set for
August 30th at 6 :30 a.m. at the Park Development office to discuss future develop-
ment at the Well Site, South Oaks Peridot Path, River Hills 9th,By the Lake as
well as the possibility of more lighting being installed at Rahn Park. A plan
setting a priority on the use of bond funds will also be developed. Discussion of a
five year park improvement program will be developed. Tom Brown asked to become
a member of the Development Committee.
BLUE CROSS BALLFIELDS. Barbara Schmidt reported that Blue Cross has begun
taking bids on the proposed ballfields.
Barbara Schmidt also reviewed the summer programs and there was discussion
about possibilities for Fall and Spring programs.
JOHN VOSS. A motion was made by Neil Coates and seconded by Kathy Beck to
pay John Voss's bill subject to clarification of items developed on the punc.i list.
Al]. members voted in favor.
1977 PARR BUDGET. Barbara Schmidt discussed preparation of the 1977 Park
Budget which will be submitted August 26th.
The meeting was adjourned.
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