08/21/1980 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN ADVISORY PARK COM`AITTEE
DATED: August 21, 1980
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 21, 1980
A special meeting of the Eagan Advisory Park Committee was held on August
21, 1980 at the Eagan City Hall. Those present were Committee members
Martin, Loken, Radl, and Johnson. Committee members Thurston, Tilley,
Carroll, Pettit, McNeely were absent. Also present was the Director of
Parks and Recreation, Vraa.
BUDGET
The Parks and Recreation director reviewed the 1981 proposed operating
budget. He indicated that the budget development was an ongoing process
for the department. And, that the maintenance staff, Parks Foreman, and
Recreation Programmer were involved in the input process. He further re-
viewed the budget format and presented a budget in brief statement.
After reviewing the budget, there was some discussion concerning fees and
charges for various programs. Members present indicated this should be a
future Agenda item for the committee.
PARKS IMPROVEMIENT FUND
The Director of Parks and Recreation reviewed the proposal for the creation
of a "Parks Improvement Fund." He reviewed the workings of the fund and
its significance as a tool for the channeling of income and expenditures
for Parks Acquisition and Development. After some discussion of how the
fund would operate, those present indicated their support for the creation
and use of the fund. Members present also expressed the need to secure
additional monies to put the development program into effect.
C. I. P.
Director Vraa, continued the meeting with a review of the five year C.I.P.
for parks improvement. Several questions were asked as to how priorities
were determined and amounts of money established. The Director indicated
that dollar amounts reflected 1980 cost information and that priorities
were a reflection of the comprehensive plan as well as from the sequential
development of park land. The Director further explained, in detail and
with specific examples of how the C.I.P. was developed for several park
sites.
There followed additional discussion by those present on the need for
parks development and improvement to the system.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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1981 LAWCON GRANT APPLICATION
Parks and Recreation Director Vraa stated that the 1981 LAWCON grant
application will be submitted in early spring 1981 and therefore the Committee
should be giving consideration to priorities for funding the next round of grant
applications. He indicated that the City staff has reviewed several grant pos—
sibilities, which include development of Carlson Lake Park, development proposal
for Rahn Park, and a grant application for the development of Thomas Lake Park.
There was no action taken; however, Acting Chairperson Loken encouraged members
of the Advisory Committee to review the various possibilities for the purpose
of prioritizing the 1981 LAWCON application.
VEHICLES ON RAHN /THOMAS TRAIL
Acting Chairperson Loken suggested that posts be installed at all
street crossings on the Rahn Thomas Trail to discourage vehicular traffic on
the trail. She stated that she has received reports that vehicles are traveling
on the trail, causing a major safety threat to pedestrians using the trail.
Vraa stated that he would investigate the feasibility of installing the posts
and proceed accordingly.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:00
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