06/05/1980 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN ADVISORY PARK COMMITTEE
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
JUNE 5, 19800
A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Park Committee was held
on June 5, 1980, at the Eagan City Hall. Those present were Committee Members
Tilley, Radl, Martin, Thurston, McNeeley, Loken, Johnson and the newly appointed
Committee Member Dick Pettit. Also present were City Administrator Hedges,
City Planner Runkle and the newly appointed Parks and Recreation Director, Ken
Vraa. Committee Members Carroll and Thomas were absent.
MINUTES
In a motion by Thurston, seconded by Loken, with all members voting
in favor, regular minutes of the Advisory Park Committee meetings of April 3
and May 1, 1980,and the April 17, 1980, special meeting were approved.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Committee Members offered two (2) additional items to be considered
as Other Business on the agenda, consisting of the following: a. E edar Athletic
Association Policy for Soccer Field Usage, and b. A Recent Letter from the
Metropolitan Council concerning Upcoming Open Space Meetings. In a motion be
Thurston, seconded by Tilley, all members voting in favor, the agenda for the
June 5, 1980, Advisory Park Committee meeting was approved with the two addi—
tional items.
NAMING OF PLAY WAGON
The City Administrator stated that only two (2) names were submitted
as a result of soliciting names by the way of the City Newsletter for the purpose
of naming the new play wagon. The names submitted were: "Wagon 0' Fun" and
"Eaganmobile After discussion on the two names submitted and other names
offered by the Parks and Recreation Director and Committee Members, the name
sent by Jimmy Janousek was modified; and in a motion by Thurston, seconded by
Tilley, with all members voting in favor, the name "Eagan Wagonful 0' Fun"
was selected. The. City Administrator was directed to send a letter to Mr.
Janousek to inform him that his name was selected.
NAMING OF PARKS
The City Administrator presented the criteria that was adopted
several years ago by the Advisory Park Committee for the purpose of naming Eagan
parks. Committee Members reviewed the criteria and felt that additional consi—
deration for naming parks should be given before parks are named for identifica—
tion purposes. Parks and Recreation Director Vraa provided Committee Members
with a copy of a memorandum that suggested some additional guidelines and a
process for the naming of City parks. After further consideration and discussion
on the issue, Chairman Martin asked that a sub committee be appointed to study
the guidelines and process for naming parcels of public land dedicated for park
Advisory Park Committee Minutes
June 5, 1980
Page Two
use throughout the City. Committee members Thurston, Radl, Loken and Johnson
volunteered for the sub committee.
COLOR FOR PARK SIGNS
Committee Member Tilley stated that she had asked to have this item
placed on the agenda to allow the Advisory Park Committee to have input on the
selection of a color code for all park signs. Committee Member Tilley stated
that she prefers a brown sign with yellow lettering, similar to colors used
in state parks throughout Minnesota. Chairman Martin stated that a green earth
tone color was also popular for identification signs in parks in various areas
Park and Recreation Director Vraa suggested a stain for the signs as opposed
to paint for maintenance purposes and also that natural earthern tones be used
for aesthetic reasons. After further discussion on the matter, a sub committee
was appointed by Chairman Martin, consisting of Committee Members Loken, Radl,
Johnson, Tilley and Thurston, to meet with Parks and Recreation Director Vraa
to further study and determine a color for park signs to be erected throughout
the City.
PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CIP
The City Administrator suggested that, with the appointment of a
new Parks and Recreation Director and also several new members to the Advisory
Park Committee during 1980, it might be well to review the Park Development
Plan and Capital Improvements Program for the Park Department one additional
time before it is submitted to the Metropolitan Council for final review. Chair-
man Martin asked that the Park Development Plan and CIP for the Park Department
be placed on the next Advisory Park Committee Agenda which would allow the newly
appointed Parks and Recreation Director an opportunity to review the material
for presentation to the Committee.
RESOLUTION /LAWCON FUNDING
The City Administrator stated that the Federal Administration is
requesting that over $110,000,000 in fiscal year 1980 be rescinded for parks
and preservation grant funds. This action has resulted in a halt to all LAWCON
grant programs and also impacts the Urban Park Rehabilitation Grants and Historic
Preservation Grants. The City Administrator further stated that he has received
a letter from the legislative chairman of the Minnesota Recreation Parks Adminis-
tration Association asking that cities pass a resolution requesting the release
of 1980 LAWCON funds in addition to restoring the 1981 LAWCON funding. After
discussion on the matter, in a motion by Martin, seconded by Loken, with all
members voting in favor, the City Administrator was directed to recommend to
the City Council submission of a resolution asking that LAWCON funding for 1980
be released and also that the same funding be restored for 1981.
Advisory Park Committee Minutes
June 5, 1980
Page Three
JULY PARK MEETING
In a motion by Loken, seconded by Tilley, with all members voting
in favor, the next regularly scheduled Advisory Park Committee meeting was
changed from July 3 to July 10, 1980, due to a potential conflict with the July
4 holiday weekend.
PRELIMINARY PLAT BLACKHAWK WOODS
City Planner Runkle stated that application was reviewed by the
Advisory Planning Commission for a preliminary plat entitled "Blackhawk Woods"
consisting of 1.7 acres containing three (3) single family lots at the May 27,
1980, APC meeting. He explained that the plat is quite small, adjoins the
Hillandale Additon #1 on Blackhawk Road, and further explained that it is the
recommendation of the staff that a park donation in the amount of $300 per lot
be required in lieu of park land dedication. After further review and in a
motion by Radl, seconded by Pettit, with all members voting in favor, it was
the recommendation to the City Council that a park donation in _the amount of
$300 per lot be required for each lot platted within the "Blackhawk Woods" de-
velopment.
PRELIMINARY PLAT BRAUN'S SUNRISE ACRES
The City Planner stated that an application was submitted to the
Advisory Planning Commission to consider a preliminary plat for Braun's Sunrise
Acres, consisting of approximately 3.8 acres and containing four (4) single
family lots at their May 27, 1980, meeting. He further stated that it is the
staff's recommendation that a park donation in the amount of $300 per lot be
received from the developer for each of the four lots platted as Braun's Sunrise
Acres. In a motion by Thurston, seconded by Tilley, with all members voting
in favor, it was the recommendtion to the City Council that a cash donation
be received for the four (4) single family lots known as Braun's Sunrise Acres.
C.A.A. SOCCER FIELD
Committee Member Radl asked that the City Administrator write a
letter to Independent School District #191 and the Cedar Athletic Association
to provide information that the City of Eagan does not charge for soccer fields
located within the City. Committee Member Radl stated that she had received
calls from several residents who were told by the School District and the Board
Members of the C.A.A. that the City charged for use of soccer fields within
the community. Committee Members asked that the City Administrator write a
letter providing clarification that the City does not charge for the use of
soccer fields to various organizations.
Advisory Park Committee Minutes
June 5, 1980
Page Four
at 9:00 p.m.
MET COUNCIL LETTER
Chairman Martin read a letter from the Open Space Commission of
the Metropolitan Council stating that two meetings will be held in June to
address various park and trail concerns. He stated that he can attend the first
informal hearing scheduled for June 11 and Committee Member Johnson volunteered
to attend the public hearing scheduled for June 26. A report is to be given
at a later meeting by Committee Members Martin and Johnson regarding their atten-
dance at these meetings.
PETITION FOR RECREATION EQUIPMENT LAKESIDE ESTATES
The City Administrator read a letter from Mr. Richard A. Bertz,
residing at 550 Atlantic Hills Drive, which included a petition signed by a
majority of the residents in the Lakeside Estates Addition requesting recrea-
tional improvements to the park land open space within their subdivision. The
petition specifically requested a softball diamond with backstop, tot lot for
toddlers, and swings, slides, jungle jims and other suitable paraphernalia.
The Advisory Park Committee reviewed the request and it was dtermined that
there are not funds within the Park Department budget for 1980 for purposes
of developing any of these improvements and that these items should be considered
for the 1981 budget. The City Administrator was directed to respond to Mr.
Bertz that his request will be taken under advisement and given consideration
as a part of the 1981 budget process.
ADJOUNRNENT
In a motion by McNeeley, seconded by Loken, the meeting was adjourned
DATED: June 3, 1980 TLH
Advisory Park Committee Secretary