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06/24/1982 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission• • ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE EAGAN, MINNESOTA CITY HALL JUNE 24, 1982 SPECIAL MEETING 7 :00 P.M. 4. OTHER ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT a. Pond $ Lake Study b. Tactics Study c. Other AGENDA 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE, BOY SCOUTS 3. PARKS SYSTEMS PLAN a. Carlson Lake Park; Matching Request b. July Meeting Date MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMI1IEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION • • RE: MEETING - JUNE 24th June 18, 1982 The agenda for the special meeting of the Advisory Committee for June 24th is enclosed. A brief presentation consisting of a financial gift from area boy scouts will precede the meeting. The scouts collected aluminum cans to raise the funds, which is to be used for playground equipment. The Director and Consultant would like to review with the Committee a "laundry list" of ponds and lakes for additional study. This list was developed as a result of some general screening criteria to work the number of ponds down to a manageable number. This list was worked with Barr Engineering and at this time appears to have some potential for recreational use. Comments and consideration for pond /lakes that might have been omitted, but should yet be included are solicited from the committee. Mr. Erkkila has completed the tactics study. It's hopeful that it can be printed by the Thursday meeting for distribution to the committee. The director and consultant would also like to share with the committee other informational items which are believed to be of interest to the committee regarding the system plan. A resident of Carlson Lake Park has previously inquired /indicated that the neighborhood would be interested in matching the City for the cost of purchasing and installing a basketball standard. Members who attended the planning district meeting will recall that this issue was briefly discussed. The neighborhood is now following the procedure as outlined by the committee in making this request. The director would like to discuss this item with the committee. The next regular meeting of the committee would normally fall on July 1st. Because the July 4th weekend immediately follows, the committee may want to discuss an alternate week if a quorum does not appear possible. June 11, 1982 MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 24th A special meeting of the committee is scheduled for Thursda , June 24th at 7:00 P.M. City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to review the progress of the parks system plan with Mr. Erkkila. Hope to see you on the 24th. cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator • • MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: JUNE 3rd MEETING June 1982 The regular meeting of the Advisory Committee will be proceeded by a tour of parks. The tour group will leave City Hall at 6 :30 P.M. The parks scheduled to be seen are Donnywood, Country Home and Lexington. Dale Runkle, Planner will be available at the meeting to review the various development. Two items for the committee's review are for lot splits. As such, they are subject to the parks cash dedication requirement for the newly created lots. These splits - one each - are in the Killdeer Addition and in the McCarthy Ridge Addition. The Cinnamon Ridge 4th Addition,(3rd Phase) is also in for review. Committee members will recall that in March additional parks dedication requirements were set with the 2nd Phase because of changes made from the original P.D. The 3rd Phase does not propose any changes, and, therefore remains subject to the existing P.D. agreement for land /cash requirement. For information regarding the final two proposals, please see enclosed separate packet items; St. Francis Woods 3rd Addition; Eagan Heights Commercial Park. Old Business: A separate memo is enclosed concerning the direction to staff at the May meeting to draft a policy structure on animals in parks. At this time there are no new business items to be discussed. However, staff does have several informational reports to present. Also enclosed in the packet is a letter that was received by a youth in the vicinity of Burr Oaks Park. The letter has been copied to the parks consultant. • AGENDA ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE EAGAN, MINNESOTA CITY HALL JUNE 3, 1982 TOUR - 6 :25 P.M. - DONNYWOOD, COUNTRY HOME HEIGHTS, LEXINGTON REGULAR MEETING TO FOLLOW 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADOPT AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 6, 1982 ACCEPT ?MEETING NOTES OF MINUTES OF MAY 20, 1982 3. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS a. Killdeer Addition - Lot Split b. McCarthy Ridge - Lot Split c. Cinnamon Ridge - 4th Addition d. St. Francis Woods - 3rd Addition e. Eagan Heights Commercial Park 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Policy Statement - Animals in Park 5. NEW BUSINESS a. None 6. OTHER BUSINESS /REPORTS a. Report on Summer Program Sign -Up b. July 4th Celebration c. Teen Informational Meeting d. L.A.W.C.O.N. - Points Awarded 7. ADJOURNMENT • • CITY OF EAGAN SUBJECT: WAIVER OF PLAT APPLICANT: REUBEN AND JOYCE MEISSNER LOCATION: LOT 1, BLOCK 1, KILLDEER ADDITION, SECTION 12 EXISTING ZONING: R-1 (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DISTRICT) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: MAY 25, 1982 DATE OF REPORT: MAY 18, 1982 REPORTED BY: DAVID OSBERG, PLANNING ASSISTANT APPLICATION SUB InED: An application has been submitted for a waiver of plat in order to split Lot 1, Block 1 Killdeer Addition into two residential lots. COMMENTS: The applicant is proposing to subdivide his exist- ing 25,492 square foot lot into two lots so as to allow for the location of a house on the new lot. The north portion of the lot would consist of 10,260 square feet. At the present time, there is a house on the south portion of the lot which would consist of 15,232 square feet should the waiver of plat be approved. Be- cause the new lot would be under the required square footage for a single family lot, a variance would have to be granted along with the waiver of plat. If approved, the waiver of plat should be subject to the following conditions: 1. A variance would have to be granted for the new lot since it would consist of less than the required 12,000 square feet for a single family lot. 2. Drainage and utility easements shall be required along all lot lines. 3. The newly created lot shall pay the required park dedication fee. 4. All other applicable ordinances must be followed. ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS: 5. The existing dwelling unit must convert its sewer and water services from its present T.H. 55 frontage road connection to the newly installed servi- ces to the east within Joyce Court. 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AS DESCRIBED BELOW: LINE A BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 203.19 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE WESTERLY ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE MOST SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 279.6IFEET, TERMINATING ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOT 2. LINE 8 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 85.00 FEET WESTERLY OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER 0P SAID LOT 2; THENCE NORTHERLY ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 203.19 FEET. TERMINATING ON LINE A . I WerNy certify that this serve,, ala. de report was pr000rod Oy se or wader N direct .waervI.iN 004 that I so • dv1y aayietend load SarvNer weldor tM Law of the stet. of 11.N.ata. Dated tnie7 aN .I Ay /115 /75 1eg2 DAVE ODELL. PARCEL 2 THAT PART OF LOT 2, McCARTHYS RIDGE. DAKOTA COUNTY. MINN- ESOTA, LYING SOUTHERLY OF LINE A AND EASTERLY OF LINE B. AS DESCRIBED BELOW: Gory R. 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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 South Office 8906510 12350 River Ridge Blvd. 8urnsviIN, Minnesota 55337 /- �� BENCH MARK TP of oP Sen:Yoryy Ale lwo /e of ,14.6.4y A'io/9e �'at -- and Arc Cor/hy Ram' Elevation = 8/6.24 MAY l"i 1 0 1382 ((���� .1 04 </ nn // �3 1 ` ,5 0 o M C APT � COMMENTS: CITY OF EAGAN SUBJECT: WAIVER OF PLAT APPLICANT: DAVID AND PATRICIA ODELL LOCATION: PART OF ND OF THE NE 14 OF SECTION 9 3044 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY EXISTING ZONING: R -1 (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DISTRICT) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: m,Y 25, 1982 DATE OF REPORT: NAY 17, 1982 REPORTED BY: DAVE OSBERG, PLANNING ASSISTANT APPLICATION SUBMT An application has been submitted to allow for the subdivision of part of Lot 2, MoCarthy's Ridge into two residential lots. The applicant has requested to split his one acre parcel into two lots in order to construct another single family hare. At the present time, there is a house on the western portion of the property, and the waiver would allow a house'to be constructed on the eastern portion of the property. The newly created lot would consist of 16,682 square feet. The remaining lot would consist of 26,873 square feet. If approved, the application should be subject to the following conditions: 1) No variances should be granted for the newly created lot. 2) Drainage and utility easements should be required along all lot lines. 3) The site plan of the newly created lot shall reflect elevations of the proposed house and elevations of the existing sewer in order that con- nections are feasible to hook up to the existing sewer and water system. 4) All other applicable ordinances must be followed. DMJ /j ach • • CITY OF EAGAN SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT - CINNAMON RIDGE 4TH ADDITION APPLICANT: ZACHMAN HOMES - STEVE RYAN LOCATION: OUTLOTS A AND B, CINNAMON RIDGE 1ST ADDITION EXISTING ZONING: PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: MAy 25, 1982 DATE OF RETORT: NAY 20, 1982 REPORTED BY: DALE C. RUNKLE, CITY PLANNER APPLICATION SUBMITTED: An application has been submitted for a preliminary plat, Cinnamon Ridge 4th Addition, consisting of approximately 7.23 acres and contain- ing 72 condominium units. Outlot A will also be divided into two lots and road right - of-way for the extension of Slater's Road. The only reason this portion is being platted is in order to dedicate the right-of-way for the second access onto Cliff Road. • ZONING AND LAND USE Presently the zoning of the parcel is PD (Planned Development District) and has been given an overall density of 600 dwelling units for the Cinnamon Ridge Plan- ned Development. The developer has reduced the density in the Planned Develop- ment in the 3rd Addition for a total of 579 dwelling units. COMMENTS The Cinnamon Ridge 4th Addition will consist of approximately 7.23 acres and will contain 9 eight -unit condominium buildings for a total of 72 dwelling units. The lot coverage deducting road right-of-way for Metcalf Drive is 17.4% which is under the 20% requirement. Outlot A on the southside of the development will be subdivided into two lots and road right -of -way for Slater's Road connection. According to the planned develop- ment agreement in the 3rd phase of development, the developer will install Met- calf Drive and extend Slater's Road to provide a second access onto Cliff Road. As you recall, the Metcalf connection was the most controversial issue in the en- tire Cinnamon Ridge Planned Development. The Council has indicated that Metcalf Drive will be connected and it will be with the third phase of the development which is this phase. Due to the timing of this application, by the time the pro- cessing of the preliminary plat is completed and the applicant has submitted the detailed plans for Metcalf Drive and Slater's Road, construction would either be- gin very late in 1982 or the spring of 1983, depending on the timing and the wea- ther when the Metcalf Drive will be connected either yet this year or the first part of 1983. CITY OF EAGAN PRELIMINARY PLAT - CINNAMON RIDGE 4TH ADDITION MAY 25, 1982 PAGE TWO If approved, the preliminary plat shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be approved by the City staff prior to any construction on the proposed site. 2. A development agreement shall be prepared and approved by the City of Eagan prior to construction of this phase. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be approved and a landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 4. The developer shall provide one garage space and 1 parking space per dwell- ing unit. 5. The preliminary plat shall be subject to the park dedication for this phase. 6. All applicable ordinances in the City shall be complied with. DCR/jach ENGINEERING RECC]DATIONS _ 7. A Slater's Road connection to Cliff Road and the Metcalf Drive connection to the River Hills 9th Addition shall be required as a part of this 4th Addi- tion. 8. The internal private drive providing access to the individual carriage home structures shall be a minimum 24' wide with concrete curbing. TAC /jack • • • PARK • PARK ZACHMAN HOMES INC. Y'.H - 77. HQ BD. LAND N.T7 50. DD. LANE 0. • 0 • 1 1 . • • • ' • 1•r • • IM r e ek �....,�� 1 ■ \ —\ ' . 1 u. I � 9 . )R•4 MULTI FAM ILY • S x'44. o 1 CINNAMON RIDGE EAGAN, MINNESOTA • / CARTIER AVE. T • T 1..11 Myi 111911 r 8114 r11•1.• r t.wt•..n II 1 I • G • a LL •u N. 1., I I Ft: MU LTI FAMILY' !� , � . 1 ; 1 • •� ._ 11 J \\ 'I' . 11 1N HOMES I I . 'L. L<._-9- i 1 I� -F--r-r' ., D tu06TA110N ' SItIQLE'FA j 11 • • 1 ROAD REVISED LAND USE PLAN I'1•. ZACHMAN HOMES INC. 1 Ca 0a 0D • .w • M NO3D1,11dr • '.t•F1.T7 00 ED. LANE - • • — As;QP •.f l�� 't ..'. l • • • • R•p MULTIFAMILY . • ` i'! ' a lt • CINNAMON RIDGE • • ' EAOAN, MINNESOTA • ! , • M • At - c.: •r �. • r : • �i it • CARTIER AVE. ti I 0 0 cc u. N • 1 l• n l fROMTACt ROAD plus amemat imp ■ 1 . �M W REVISED LAND,. USE PLAN • • APPLICATION SUBMITTED: • • CITY OF EAGAN SUBJECT : REZONING FOR EAGAN HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL PARK APPLICANT: FEDERAL LAND COMPANY LOCATION: SW QUADRANT OF YANKEE DOODLE ROAD & LEXINGTON AVE SECTION 15 EXISTING ZONING: COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER, LIMITED BUSINESS, GENERAL BUSINESS AND MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL R -4 DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: MAY 25, 1982 DATE OF MAY 20, 1982 REPORTED BY: JOHN S. VOSS, PLANNING CONSULTANT The application submitted is for the rezoning of an approximate 100 acre area to • Planned Development for a commercial development titled "Eagan Heights Commercial Park ". This property is presently zoned Community Shopping Center, Limited Business, General Business and Multiple Residential (R -4). It is proposed that the base zoning would remain unchanged and that the entire 100 acre area would have an overlying Planned Development zoning. The property is located south of Yankee Doodle Road between Lexington Avenue on the east and the future extension of Delaware Avenue on the west. On the south, the property is bordered by the "Duckwood" area which consists of single family homes, an undeveloped city park area and a developing apartment complex. The exhibits that have been submitted as a part of the application are as follows: - -- A sketch Plan was submitted illustrating,' in a general manner, how each area is expected to be developed. An artist's sketch was submitted illustrating in greater detail the potential deelopment. A map was submitted illustrating the existing zoning. A map was submitted illustrating how the property could be developed under current zoning. A preliminary grading and drainage plan was submitted. A preliminary utility plan was submitted. CITY OF EAGAN EAGAN HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL PARK Page 2 May 20, 1982 - -- An artist's sketch of potential high -rise buildings that could be developed on the site was submitted. A traffic engineering study, prepared by a traffic engineer, with corresponding exhibits illustrating both average daily trips and peak hour trips from each potential development was submitted. The traffic engineering study also illustrates the number of trips that could be generated under existing zoning. A staging plan is also required under the city's Zoning Ordinance #52 and this has not been submitted. COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN The City of Eagan's Comprehensive Guide Plan proposes Limited Business use and Multiple Dwelling (R -III) for this 100 acre site. The Multiple development as illustrated on the "Land Use Guide Plan Map" would be located at the southwest quadrant of Yankee Doodle Road and Lexington Avenue, encompassing approximately 25 acres. The remainder of the property is guided for Limited Business develop- ment. Therefore, the proposed Planned Development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan over the approximate 75 acres which has been guided for Limited Business use. The proposed Planned Development, however, is inconsistent in that the area which is guided for Multiple Dwelling development is proposed under the Planned Development for General Business and Limited Business uses. If the City intends to rezone this property as proposed by the Developer, a Comprehensive Plan amendment should be obtained from the Metropolitan Council. In all lilelihood,this would be considered a minor revision by the Metropoli- tan Council and the "turn- around" time for approval would be very short. PLANNER'S COMMENTS From a Planner's perspective, it is desirable that this large development, which falls within natural boundaries, is being submitted at one time. This allows for better overall analysis of utility service, traffic generation, land use compatibility and general development guidelines such as architecture, pedes- trian circulation and landscaping. The Planned Development approach also af- fords the City more control over development. One of the primary concerns in this area is the relationship that any development would have to the residential development to the south and in particular, to the single family homes. The alternatives posed before the City are to retain the Multiple (R -IV) zoning which abuts the single family area to or allow the office - type use which is proposed under this Planned Development. The height of these buildings also is a consideration and that is dealt with in another paragraph in this report. It would appear that either the office use or the Multiple use could be compatible with the single family residential area dependent upon the type of development -2- CITY OF EAGAN EAGAN HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL PARK Page 3 May 20, 1982 and performance standards. Building coverage, parking lot coverage and landscaping would tend to be quite similar. The office use appears to have one advantage in its relationship to the single family in that office activities generally occur during the daytime working hours and therefore do not conflict with the single family activities which are greater during non - working hours. The reverse of this is true with apartments in that apartment activity coincides with single family residential activity. The "office" use, however, carries the connotation of commercial devel- opment, which in the mind of some,is less compatible with single family residential use than multiple residential use. In the final analysis, compatibility relates primarily to architecture and performance standards of either a multiple or Limited Business use. Planned Development does afford the City an opportunity of substan- tial control as development ensues. Another consideration is the amount of multiple residential use that is developing in this area of the community. A very substantial amount of apartment development is occurring both south of the subject site in the Duckwood area and east of the subject site, along Lexington Avenue. It may be desirable to approve this Planned Development for predominately office type use and some general business type use; therein decreasing the ultimate number of apartments in this area. The projected number of apartments on the subject site under current zoning is estimated to be 220 dwelling units. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION The proposed Planned Development appears to be well- designed'in terms of the internal street network and the proposed intersections with Lexington Avenue, Yankee Doodle Road and future Delaware Avenue. The petitioner has prepared a detailed traffic engineering study which compares traffic volumes which could occur under existing zoning with those projected under proposed zoning. It is estimated that the daily trip generation would be increased by about 5% under the proposed zoning and peak hour trips would only be increased by about 3% over what could occur under the existing zoning on this property. This traffic engineering information should be analyzed by the Dakota County Highway Department for its potential impact on Lexington Avenue and Yankee Doodle Road. In terms of the actual number of trips, under current zoning it is estimated that the property would generate 21,440 aver- age trips and under the proposed Planned Development, this would be increased to an estimated 22,530. HIGHRISE BUILDINGS The petitioner has indicated that highrise office buildings are proposed at certain locations within this development. An artist's sketch has also been submitted illus- trating these structures. It is felt that under the Planned Development, if approved at this time, these can only exist as conceptual plans. The approval of any highrise structures can only occur on a "phased" basis when specific development plans are brought forth under the provisions of the "Final Development Plan" provided for in a Planned De- velopment under Ordinance #52. At that time, a conditional use permit also would be considered by the City before highrise buildings could be approved. The con- sideration of highrise structures would not only relate to internal development of this property but there would be concern about the impact of these structures -3- CITY OF EAGAN EAGAN HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL PARK Page 4 May 20, 1982 on the surrounding land uses and in particular, upon residential uses such as the Duckwood area. Again, these considerations would have to be made in the future when a specific development plan is brought forth to be considered under a conditional use permit application. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW) The petitioner is currently preparing an Environmental Assessment Worksheet which should be reviewed by the City prior to approval of this Planned Development. SIDEWALKS AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION For a development of this scale, sidewalks should be required along both sides of the internal public streets. As individual development plans are brought forth for each property, consideration should also be given to tying sidewalks from these public streets to the entrances of the individual buildings. Consistent with adjacent development, an 8 foot wide asphalt path should also be required along Lexington Avenue. In addition, a sidewalk should be required along Delaware Avenue and an 8 foot wide asphalt path should be provided by this develop- ment along Yankee Doodle Road for any phase which precedes the eventual improvement of Yankee Doodle Road; wherein a path may be provided by the County as a part of the County road improvement. - SUMMARY COMMENTS The Land Use Plan accompanying the Planned Development has only been submitted as a "sketch plan" at this time. It appears, however, that the developer is cogni- zant of City ordinances related to such matters as setbacks, parking, percent of building coverage and similar considerations. These matters, of course, would be dealt with on a "staged" basis as more detailed development plans are brought forth for approval. In general, the plan appears to be well- designed and conceived. It is also worth noting that the City has dealt with this developer (Federal Land Company) before in the development of Yankee Square. That also was a Planned Development wherein there was substantial compliance with the original concept plan submitted as a part of the rezoning for a Planned Development. Concerns that still exist related to this proposal are; 1. A Staging Plan shall be submitted 2. Prior to final approval of Planned Development zoning by the City Council, a Comprehensive Plan amendment should be obtained from the Metro Council. 3. The Environmental Assessment Worksheet should be approved by the City prior to the rezoning of this property. 4. An analysis of the traffic generation information should be obtained from the -4- CITY OF EAGAN EAGAN HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL PARK Page 5 May 20, 1982 Dakota County Highway Department prior to the rezoning. 5. A Planned Development Agreement shall be executed as provided by City Ordinance #52 prior to the final rezoning of this property. The de- veloper has proposed that this Planned Development would exist for a period of 10 years. In addition, the Planned Development Agreement, which has been standarized by the City, would provide for such matters as street dedication, development of sidewalks and trails and similar considerations and would also include the exhibits as submitted which would become a part thereof. 6. Developer shall be required to dedicate an easement to the City, as illustrated on the "Sketch Plan ",for a trail connection between the Duckwood single family area and the City's Deboer Park Area. This shall be detailed in the Planned Development Agreement. ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS - EAGAN HEIGHTS 1) County Road 28 (Yankee Doodle Road) and County Road 43 (Lexington Avenue) must be scheduled for upgrading to their ultimate design section prior to approval of phase 4. 2) Portions of Denmark Avenue must be installed coincidental with Phase 1 and /or Phase 4 respectively. 3) A 60' -75' half right-of-way must be dedicated for County Road 28 and County Road 43 as determined by Dakota County Highway Department. 4) A 75' -80' internal right-of-way will be required for the looped collector street. All other internal streets will require a 60' right-of-way dedica- tion. 5) This development will be responsible for the acquisition /dedication of the full right -of -way necessary to install Denmark Avenue when required by this development. 6) A ponding easement incorporating the 885.0 elevation will be required ad- jacent to O'Leary Lake. Also, a ponding easement incorporating the 906.0 elevation will be required for the internal ponding area (D-y). 7) All other required drainage and utility easements must be dedicated as de- termined by the staff. 8) A ponding easement for Pond DP -5 shall have been acquired prior to the de- velopment of the second or subsequent phases. • 9) An 8' bituminous trailway shall be constructed along the north and east boundaries adjacent to Yankee Doodle Road and Lexington Avenue. -5- CITY OF EAGAN EAGAN HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL PARK Page 6 May 20, 1982 10) A 5' concrete sidewalk shall be constructed along the west boundary of Denmark Avenue and adjacent to the internal looped collector street. 11) A trailway shall be constructed adjacent to O'Leary Lake in accordance with the recommendations of the Park and Recreation Committee. 12) This development shall assume its assessment responsibility associated with the installation of trunk utilities in accordance with the zoning and rates in effect at the time of final platting. 13) This development shall assume its assessment responsibilities associa- ted with the upgrading of Yankee Doodle Road (County Road 28), Lexing- ton Avenue (County Road 43) and /or Denmark Avenue as necessitated by the phased development of this PUD. 14) Internal driveway entrances onto the internal looped collector street shall be at locations as approved by staff. TAC /jach 6 TO: THE ADVISORY PLANNING CO4MISSION AND THE CITY COUNCIL, C/O DALE C. RUNKLE CITY PLANNER FROM: THOMAS A. COLBERT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATE: MAY 20, 1982 RE: PD - EAGAN HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL PARK (FEDERAL LAND COMPANY) The Public Works Department has the following comments to offer in consideration of the proposed Planned Development: UTILITTF- Sanitary sewer and water main of sufficient size and capacity are available to provide service to this site fran Yankee Doodle Road, Lexington Avenue and /or the existing internal trunk sanitary sewer line. Internal lateral extensions fLum these trunk facilities would have to be installed in accordance with the proposed phasing schedule to provide service to all newly created lots as plat- ted through the PD process. GRADING/DRAINAGE The general direction of the surface drainage of the existing land is towards • the internal low -lying drainage basin which is proposed to be developed into an internal storm water detention pond referenced as D-y on the City's Comprehen- sive Storm Sewer Plan. This pond is proposed to have a gravity storm sewer out- let providing surface drainage to the existing drainage basin located in the northwest corner of Yankee Doodle Road and Lexington Avenue (DP -5). This would ultimately require the installation of a lift station and force main to provide the storm water outlet from DP -5 to LeMay Lake which presently has a gravity out- let to the Minnesota River Valley. The City presently has not acquired the pond - ing rights to DP -5. It is anticipated that this would be necessary prior to the second or third phase development of this proposed PD. The internal detention pond (D-y) would be sufficient to handle the first phased development. A small portion along the southern boundary of this property drains directly in- to LeMay Lake with a controlled overflow elevation presently under construction. However, extensive erosion control measures would have to be implemented to pro- tect the integrity of this lake during the construction of Phase 4. STREETS The proposed layout of the development scheme for this 100 acres provides for a major internal street looping southerly from Yankee Doodle Road with secondary connections to Lexington Avenue on the east and the future Denmark Avenue on the west. This layout provides good access to all portions of this proposed develop- ment and provides for the adequate dispersion of anticipated traffic volumes to minimize the impact on any adjacent road. The staff concurs with the traffic volume analysis performed by the Consulting Engineering firm of Strgar - Roscoe, Inc. The staff concurs that the internal main loop roadway within this proposed PUD should be planned and developed to a minimum 48'width to provide four lanes of traffic to handle the anticipated traffic volume generated by saturation de- velopment of this proposal. It is anticipated that the proposed phasing schedule EAGAN HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL PARK - ENGINEERING REPORT MAY 20, 1982 PACE TWO of this development will be coincidental with the upgrading of Yankee Doodle Road necessitated by the interchange of 35 -E with Yankee Doodle Road in approximately 1985 -1986. The northerly section of Denmark Avenue should be constructed as a part of the first phase development in addition to the required internal roadways nec- essary to provide service to this first phase. The southerly extension of Denmark Avenue would then be required when the westerly portion of Phase 4 would develop. Upon the initiation of the fourth phase of this development, it would require the upgrading of both Lexington Avenue and Yankee Doodle Road to their ultimate 4 -lane design section to handle the anticipated traffic volumes generated from this pro- posed development. EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY • As each phase is platted, it will be necessary to dedicate the necessary right -of- way to provide for a 60' half right -of -way for Yankee Doodle Road and Lexington Avenue with the exception that 500' west and south of the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Yankee Doodle Road will require a 75' half right-of-way dedication to accommodate the anticipated upgrading of these County roads. An 80' right -of -way would have to be dedicated to provide for the construction of Denmark Avenue ad- jacent to the west boundary of this proposed development. It is anticipated that a 40' half right-of-way would be dedicated with the platting of the appropriate phase construction with the westerly 40' half right-of-way being the acquisition A ft responsibility of this development if it has not already been dedicated by develop-IIP of the adjacent property to the west. A 75' -80' right -of -way will be necessary for the internal looped collector street. A ponding easement would have to be dedicated to incorporate the 885.0 elevation ad- jacent to O'Leary Lake along the southerly property line of this development. The internal ponding area (D-y) would require a ponding easement incorporating the 906.0 elevation. In addition, all other internal public rights -of -way and utility easements would be necessary depending upon the design and location of the internal streets and utilities to service any particular phase of this proposed development as it is platted. As mentioned previously, a ponding easement for Pond DP -5 in the northwest corner of Yankee Doodle Road and Lexington Avenue would. have to be obtained prior to development of the second or subsequent phases. TRAILS/WALKWAYS An 8' bituminous trailway will have to be constructed along the north and east boundaries of this proposed development adjacent to Yankee Doodle Road and Lex- ington Avenue respectively. Their construction would be coincidental with the appropriate phased development /platting. In addition, a 5' concrete sidewalk would be required to be constructed along the west boundary (Denmark Avenue) and adjacent to the internal major collector roadways. In addition, the construction of an internal trailway system connecting the var- ious lots and phased developments should be performed. Also, a park trailway system should be constructed in accordance with the Park and Recreation Committee's EAGAN HEI(HTS COMMERCIAL PARK - ENGINEERING REPORT MAY 20, 1982 • PAGE THREE • recommendations within the DeBoer Park adjacent to O'Leary Lake along the southern boundary of this proposed development. ASSESSMENTS /CONNECTION 1iS While this property has received benefit frc n the installation of trunk sanitary sewer and water main facilities installed along Lexington Avenue, Yankee Doodle Road and internally through this proposed development, it has not paid its fair share of the assessments associated with these trunk utilities. Therefore, these fees would be required to be paid in consideration of allowing connection to them for development of any respective phase of this proposal. A detailed research of these future assessment - related liabilities was performed in December of 1981. They were performed in relationship to the existing zoning of the property and rates in effect at that time. Those calculations are being incorporated as a part of this report for future reference to be updated in consideration of any zoning changes and/or rate increases that may be in effect at the time of final plat approval. Based on the existing zoning and the rates in effect in 1981, the estimated assessed - related liabilities associated with this 100 acres is approx- imately $329,000. In addition to this, this development would be responsible for all costs associated with the installation of internal streets and utilities and its share of costs associated with the upgrading of Lexington Avenue, Yankee Doodle Road and/or Denmark Avenue. OVERALL SITE PLAN It is recommended that as each phase development occurs, that individual driveway access onto the internal collector street system be coordinated to minimize the staggering offset intersections of these driveways with the internal roadway sys- tem. Major driveway entrances should be located opposite each other to provide major intersection entrances to its adjacent development. I will be available to discuss in further detail any question the Planning Ccatr mission may have at its meeting on May 25, 1982. Respectfully submitted, L, // / -e-tf-cf-cd7 Thomas A. Colbert, P.E. Director of Public Works TAC /jack BEA BLOMOUIST MAYOR THOMAS EGAN MARK PARRANTO JAMES A. SMITH THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS December 17, 1981 MR MARTIN COLON FEDERAL LAND COMPANY 750 S PLAZA DR MENDOTA HEIGHTS 55120 Dear Mr. Colon: Sincere Thomas A. Colbert, P.E. Director of Public Works TAC/jach enc. y. 1%/ • CITY OF EAGAN .3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD P.O. BOX 21199 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55127 PHONE 454 -8100 Re: Parce110- 01500 - 010=01 Parcel 10- 01500- 010 -25 Proposed Eagan Heights Commercial Park Addition THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMINISTRATOR EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE CITY CLERK I have performed and completed the analysis as you requested pertaining to potential future assessment related liabilities for the above- referenced parcels that are pro- posed to be combined under the proposed Eagan Heights Commercial Park Addition. These potential future assessment liabilities, while they are not officially listed as an outstanding levied or pending assessment, will be a requirement should any • development of this property be proposed due to its required connection to the ex- isting sanitary sewer, watermain and /or storm sewer systems. Please keep in mind that the rates used to compute these amounts are 1981 rates. 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CONSU ENGINEERS .N. a N Olt, LAND SURVEYORS .N...aao,• EAGAN HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL PARK fEDERAL LAND COMPANY DEVELOPMENT TRAFFIC PM PEAK HOUR TURNING MOVEMENTS AND ADT APPROACH VOLUMES POTENTIAL AS ZONED vs PROPOSED PUD • YAAtA"56 1 U0/3/0.47-z- 8111/800 Re /J.e IJe/ U 00004E Ro.9 D J0/2 n RIP/ Nee W a ADT 11,800/12,400 ADT >R 2,100/2,200 0 • • TRAFFIC VOLUMES -AS ZONED /PROPOSED PUD ADT 1,100/1,100 in ADT 4,300/4,500 N FIGURE 2 • 10% 0 0 d N CITY OF EAGAN • SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT - ST. FRANCIS WOOD 3RD ADDITION APPLICANT: GARY QUAM AND ROBERT BEARD LOCATION: PART OF THE NE 4 OF SE4 OF SECTION 15 EXISTING ZONING: R -3 (RESIDENTIAL 'IY NHOUSE) DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: MAY 25, 1982 DATE OF REPORT : MAY 19, 1982 REPORTED BY : DAVID OSBERG, PLANNING ASSISTANT APPLICATION SUBMITTED: The application submitted is for preliminary plat, St. Francis Wood 3rd Addition which consists of approximately 5.68 acres and contains 35 dwelling units. ZONING AND LAND USE Presently the parcel is zoned R -3 (Residential Townhouse District). The land use guide designates the 5.68 acre parcel as an R -2 land use (Mixed Residential) single family to townhouse density. However, the townhouse development is within the allowable density of an R -3 zoning. COMMENTS The applicant is proposing to develop the parcel with 35 townhouse units. The en- tire parcel was platted as two outlots with the original St. Francis Wood develop- ment. Outlot B to the northeast of Widgeon Way consists of a net area of 108,368 square feet. Outlot C to the southwest of Widgeon Way consists of a net area of 132,385 square feet. The allowable number of units in Outlot B is 17.6 and the development would consist of 16 units. The allowable number of units in Outlot C is 22.1 and the development would consist of 19 units. The lot coverage of the townhouse buildings is 21% meaning the project is over the 20% lot coverage require- ment. The developer is providing 2 garage spaces per unit which has put the lot coverage to 21 %. If the developer only allows 1 garage space per unit, they would be under the 20% lot coverage requirement. In reviewing the site plan, it appears that all setback requirements are being met. The access to the development will be flint Widgeon Way. There will also be a 24' private road running through the southwest portion of the development. There will be two covered parking spaces for each dwelling unit. The development will include a tennis court and picnic area which will include a gazebo -type structure. The Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee will be dis- cussing the park dedication requirement. If approved, the preliminary plat should be subject to the following conditions: CITY OF EAGAN PRELIMINARY PLAT - ST. FRANCIS WOOD 3RD ADDITION MAY 25, 1982 PAGE TWO 1. The preliminary plat shall be subject to all easements as required by City staff. 2. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be approved by City staff. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by City staff and an adequate landscape bond shall be submitted with the final plat and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 4. The developer shall provide the City with a copy of the hcsnecwner's associa- tion bylaws for City review. 5. A development agreement shall be approved prior to the final plat of St. Francis Wood 3rd Addition. DMO /jack_ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS 6. A temporary turnaround shall be provided at the south end of Widgeon Way. 7. In addition to the proposed internal trailway system, a bituminous trail - way shall be provided from Widgeon Way to the southeast corner of this property in accordance with the recommendations of the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee. 8. Drainage and utility easements as required by staff shall be dedicated with the final plat. 9. A ponding easement incorporating the 892.0 elevation shall be dedicated for the pond adjacent to the north and east property lines of this sub- division. 10. The internal private driveways shall be a minimum 24' wide with concrete curbing with a secondary outlet connection to Widgeon Way. 11. This development shall fulfill its financial responsibilities for trunk area sanitary sewer and trunk area storm sewer at the time of final plat if not incorporated in an approved City project. TAC /jach • • TO: THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, C/O DALE C. RUNKLE, CITY PLANNER FROM: THOMAS A. COLBERT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATE: MAY 20, 1982 RE: PRELIMINARY PLAT - ST. FRANCIS WOOD 3RD ADDITION (QUAM/BEARD) The Public Works Department has the following comments for consideration of the above- referenced development: UTILITIES Sanitary sewer and water main of sufficient size and capacity to handle this pro- posed development are available through extension of existing utilities from the St. Francis Wood 2nd Addition along Widgeon Way. STREETS Access to this proposed subdivision would be provided by way of the recently ca- pleted Widgeon Way which has been constructed through the St. Francis Wood 2nd Addition up to the west line of the proposed 3rd Addition. Widgeon Way would then be extended through the already dedicated public right -of -way to the south . property line for future extension and continuation through the adjacent McCarthy property to Wescott Road. The alignment for this street extension has been an- ticipated since the initial platting of the St. Francis Wood 1st Addition in 1978. However, in order to maintain flexibility for future road alignments and connec- tions, this plat is providing a 30' half right - of-way along the south property line to the east towards Lexington Avenue should this connection be required prior to the development of the McCarthy property subsequent to the development of the adjacent R -4 property (Outlot A, 1st Addition) adjacent to the east line of this proposed subdivision. A temporary "hammerhead" turnaround should be provided for maintenance and emergency vehicles at the southerly end of Widgeon Way. GRADING/DRAINAGE The major direction of surface drainage from this subdivision is to the south and west into Hurley Lake (JP -11). This would be provided by way of an internal storm sewer which would connect into the gravity storm-sewer system installed in the St. Francis Wood 2nd Addition. The City is presently in a condemnation process acquiring the necessary ponding easements for Hurley Lake to accommodate odate drainage from this and previous subdivisions in the southeast quarter of Section 15. Be- cause of the steep topography, extensive erosion control measures will be requir- ed during the development of this subdivision in the southwest corner. SIDEWALKS /TRAIINAYS While no sidewalk has been required or installed along Widgeon Way through the previous subdivisions, it is anticipated that a trailway would be beneficial in the southeast corner of this proposed plat through the 30' half right-of -way to provide access to the anticipated future elementary school site as designated on the City's Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan. PRELIMINARY PLAT - ST. FRANCIS WOOD 3RD ADDITION ENGINEERING REPORT MAY 25, 1982 PAGE TWO The developer intends to install a series of internal walkways providing access to recreational picnic areas and the gazebo/overlook structure. EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY A 60' right- of-way for Widgeon Way has previously been dedicated with the St. Francis Wood 1st Addition. A 10' drainage and utility easement would be requir- ed adjacent to this public right-of -way. As discussed previously, a 30' half right - of-way should be dedicated from Widgeon Way to the east property line along the southern boundary for a potential future street extension and /or trailway construction towards Lexington Avenue. A ponding easement should be dedicated to incorporate the 892.0 elevation for the pond adjacent to the north and east property lines of this subdivision (Outlot B, 1st Addition). All other necessary drainage and utility easements will be required to incorpor- ate the internal lateral distribution of all utilities necessary to provide ser- vice to this proposed development. Sin, PLAN LAYOUT As discussed previously, the alignment of Widgeon Way has been previously deter- • mined through the platting of the 1st Addition. The configuration of the phase located south. and west of Widgeon Way combined with the extreme topography and the limited elevation of the sanitary sewer available to service to this develop ment _.places sane creative restrictions on the layout of this property for devel- opment. Subsequently, the developer is proposing to construct a private 24' drive- way with concrete curb and gutter to service the 10 internal units located in the southwest corner. The staff has recommended that a secondary emergency vehicle "relief valve "exit providing for a secondary connection to Widgeon Way be con- structed. This will eliminate the problems associated with a dead end private road similar to those in the Ridgecliffe Addition. In response to staff's recom- mendations, the developer has provided additional parking stalls to eliminate the potential of parking along this 24' private drive. It is felt that this proposed site plan layout provides good internal traffic circulation for both the proposed units and potential emergency vehicles. This has been reviewed with the Police Chief and the Fire Marshall with their concurrence. ASSESSMENTS All assessments associated with the installation of lateral utilities to service this subdivision would be the responsibility of this development. While this pro- posed subdivision has been assessed for its trunk area water main, it has not ful- filled its financial responsibilities for trunk sanitary sewer or trunk storm sewer. 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PARK -A ti ALLEY LI R -2- LB- �C CARRIAGE HILLS GOLF COURSE PF • PD 74-1 MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS $ RECREATION COMMITTEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: DRAFT PROPOSAL OF A POLICY REGARDING USING PARKS FOR RAISING OF ANIMALS Background: At the May meeting of the Advisory Committee, the committee reviewed complaints regarding the raising of ducks and geese at Cedar Pond Park by a nearby resident. At the conclusion of that discussion, the Advisory Committee directed staff to prepare a draft proposal re- garding a policy statement or practice to address the usage of parks for this purpose. Staff has prepared a simplistic statement for the Advisory Committee for review and modification, as may be necessary, to be adopted for practice in the future. Proposed Practice: The Eagan Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee adopts the following policy as it relates to the use of parks for the raising of livestock or other domesticated animals. The intent of the committee's actions is to disallow the use of parks for the purpose of raising domestic animals, fowl or other creatures. Exceptions to this policy can be made in specific rases as follows: 1. When the presence of such creatures adds to the scenic or aesthetic value of the park; provided that the numbers are not extensive or so extreme as to limit the parks usage or cause a nuisance to park users. 2. When the keeping of creatures, as part of a rehabilitation or survival program, which are generally referred to as wild or endangered. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall make an initial determination or ruling regarding the appropriateness of each request to keep or contain wildlife /animals in the parks. However, the Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee will make recommendations to the City Council for action on circumstances that are brought to the committee's attention for review. It shall be the policy of the Advisory Committee that requests be re- viewed on an annual basis for approval or disapproval. Each shall not act as a precedent or as an agreement to continue /discontinue usage of the parks for indefinite periods of time. Action Requested: The Advisory Committee should review this first draft policy for necessary revisions, and direction to staff should be given to modify as desired for further review. If desired, adoption by the committee. i aft. 10-L -q iru i, y r � o f b rtbl9iPA tit& tit oituA. I \(ir -N -t'Pc 1 , amv, \Atavki kylA4- 04 wA Let oLocii - ' :AiN) ky*,-kiAckavvr.-).tw-v. bok_VaAk_.(zYu- ). \J cuvuk JAAS-ki *IAt 1\6.)k) v- (k).th vim- , -ccu),I )cikiz) . , , tkia KA. 'mu ; nr.- (2_61AA)-A) l .th66A4 vvu tv.k.„ aAktaa Aij-e042t/ 01, \t° o\kikkvka RoN, 0,464 A vo -yv •Ikt voapz. uyz We-ki AuAba V)2:(3,k ) .(1A Coa *6 a- "i _ (aid I c - 1 1L (1_ JAaAALAAkie-u „0, a a - H P L- L,, V* i In i Na a (L ( kur i l c9P - 044_ tu, ava vrk_ cskiA_ C OuAk wvte)) • BEA BLOMOUIST MAYOR ® THOMAS EGAN CITY OF EAGAN JAMES A. SMITH JERRY THOMAS THEODORE WACHTER 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD COUNCIL MEMBERS P.O. BOX 21199 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 June 2, 1982 Mr. George Kubik 3053 Pine Ridge Lane Eagan, MN 55121 Dear Mr. Kubik: PHONE 454-8100 THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMINISTRATOR EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE CITY CLERK As you may be aware by now, the City Council has appointed you to the Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee to fill an unexpired term. On be- half of the committee and staff, Welcome. The next meeting of the committee is this Thursday, June 3rd. I've en- closed an agenda packet for your review, should you be able to attend this meeting on such short notice. Normally, the committee meets at 7 :00 P.M. However, during the spring and summer, the committee has been meeting at 6 :30 to tour park sites. The regular meeting begins at 7 :30 P.M. As you may be aware, the City has recently initiated a Master Parks System Plan. This intensive study is to be completed by the spring of 1983. The committee and staff are very busy with the study and I'm sure your back- ground and parks interest will be welcomed. If you are so inclined, I would be happy to meet with you to review the course of study to date, the Scope of Services, and other aspects of the study. And, I would be pleased to review other areas of the Parks and Recreation Department with you too. One additional enclosure is a "responsibility write -up" that was com- pleted by the committee last year. Hopefully, this sheet will help you to adjust to your new role as a committee member. KV :bp Again, welcome to the committee. Sincerely, Ken Vraa, Director Parks and Recreation City of Eagan THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. • • • May 14, 1982 MEMO TO: ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: MEETING - MAY 20, 1982 There will be a brief meeting of the Advisory Committee - 7:00 P.M. - City Hall - Thursday, May 20th with Tim Erkkila. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the status of the park planning Froject, and to discuss the process to be used in the up- coming neighborhood meetings. The dates for the meeting have been set. Assignment of members to attend meetings will be made. cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator BEA BLOMQUIST MAYOR THOMAS EGAN JAMES A. SMITH JERRY THOMAS THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS May 11, 1982 Ms Mary Thompson City of Richfield 6700 Portland Ave. So. Richfield, MN 55423 KV:bp CITY OF EAGAN 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD P.O. BOX 21199 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE 454 -8100 Dear Mary: On behalf of the Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee, I want to thank you for taking your time for the presentation last Thursday evening. Your presentation was "on the mark" by both informing and in stimulating the thinking of everyone on the committee towards play areas. In addition to visiting all of the City's park sites, the committee wants to now go to other communities for the specific purpose of looking at creative play equipment. Obviously, you had an immediate impact. Again, thank you for your presentation/ Sinc4ely, Vraa Director of Parks F Recreation City of Eagan THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMINISTRATOR EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE CITY CLERK • BEA BLOMQUIST MAYOR THOMAS EGAN JAMES A. SMITH JERRY THOMAS THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS May 11, 1982 Mr. Robert Shockley 2052 Garnet Lane Eagan, MN 55122 KV :bp CITY OF EAGAN 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD P.O. BOX 21199 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE 454-8100 Dear Mr. Shockley: The Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee recently reviewed, as part of its regular agenda, the issue of ducks and geese at Cedar Pond Park. As you may be aware, the City has received some calls complain- ing that the ducks and geese are a nuisance to the park. Specifically, callers are objecting to the droppings left by the geese and the fact that they have often taken after an individual in a very aggressive manner. It was also pointed out to the members of the Committee that several calls had been received of a positive nature, generally, they were in support of the City allowing the geese and ducks to remain. After a lengthy discussion concerning the City's policy and posture in regards to this issue the Advisory Committee requested that a letter be sent to you asking that you not re- introduce geese into the park in the future. However, at the current time members of the Advisory Committee are in general support of allowing the ducks to remain under the current arrangement. Further, staff has been directed to develop a policy which would allow exclusive use of this area of the park for this purpose, while disallowing and not establishing a precedent for other livestock raising purposes. The Advisory Committee appreciates your cooperativeness in regards to the removal of the geese and your understanding of the issues faced by the Advisory Committee. On behalf of the Advisory Committee I remain Sincerely, Ken Vraa, Director Parks and Recreation City of Eagan THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMINISTRATOR EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE CITY CLERK BEA BLOMQUIST MAYOR THOMAS EGAN JAMES A. SMITH JERRY THOMAS THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS May 11, 1982 Mr. Steve Johnson 4296 Amber Drive Eagan, MN 55122 KV:bp CITY OF EAGAN 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD P.O. BOX 21199 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE 454 -8100 THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMINISTRATOR EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE CITY CLERK Dear Steve, I'm sure I speak for not only myself, but the entire Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee when I say thank you for your service on the committee. We regret that you are unable to continue, but understand the circumstances which prevent you from continuing on in the manner you would like to. Your past effort on behalf of the Parks and Recreation in Eagan are deeply appreciated and I'm sure your continued support will be with the City as the work continues on. Again, thank you for service; I hope your health improves significantly so once again you might consider serving the Adory Committee. Ke, . vraaa Director of Parks and Recreation City of Eagan Since THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. • May 3, 1982 MEMO TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION CCYMITTEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION RE: IMPROVE PARKING AND ACCESS TO GUN CLUB LAKE Tom, you had recently requested a report regarding the possibility of improving /developing a possible parking area and improved trail adjacent to the 494 and Highway 13 crossing that might be used for better access to Gun Club Lake. I spoke with David Novitzki, Manager of Fort Snelling State Park, regarding this issue. Apparently, the Department of Natural Resources has previously pursued the possibility of developing such a parking area and trail into the very popular Gun Club Lake. This issue dates back several years and is continuing. Previously the highway patrol had been ticketing vehicles parking along Highway 13 which resulted in the D.N.R. to seek a solution, which was to have been an improved park- ing and access. Apparently, the hang up to the development of a trail into Gun Club Lake is the crossing of the railroad track. Officials from the railroad have been very "uncooperative" with the Department of Natural Resources and in fact have been stren- ously objecting to the existing trail that has been made by people in route to Gun Club Lake. The railroad is very concerned about liability and is placing a great deal of pressure on the D.N.R. to prevent access to Gun Club Lake at all. Mr. Novitzki also related to me that the railroad is causing some problems and is raising issues concerning the crossing which is now under the railroad tracks at approximately Lone Oak. Apparently, this is a long stand- ing legal hassle. Mr. Novitzki is quite concerned that if the rail- road is to gain its way that the only access to the park on the Eagan side of the river would be at Cedar Avenue and the current access at the Mendota Bridge /Highway 13 crossing. Apparently, the railroad issue has delayed a lot of the development that might take place on the Eagan side of the river in Fort Snelling State Park. I'm sure you are aware however, that once the entire 494 crossing is completed there will be a trail connection to the State park. This trail connection will cross Highway 13 and the railroad with a possible access point to a trail that then would lead to Gun Club Lake. Further, a secondary access to Gun Club Lake is being pro- posed from this 494 trail crossing at a point further to the north which would also have access to Gun Club Lake. In summation the Department of Natural Resources has investigated the possibilities of improving and up- grading a parking lot and trail access to Gun Club Lake. However, those efforts are being thwarted by the railroad which is seeking to block and in fact restrict other access points currently available to Fort Snelling State Park at Lone Oak and at Highview. Plans are underway, how - ever, to provide access to Gun Club Lake via access points off of the 494 pedestrian /bicycle over pass.