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Home My WebLink AboutParks and Recreation - 03/06/1989 .:., .. c.,.'.t.. ,...i`,�_. rl'i i3i ,. ,..f-_;.. <`::;..t.,n.. :5::�4,W.1:-..n v^ ,t m,....._�nra,1. �... ..,!a _.t,i�:.�wt.�dt.v.t:�rry.r_z,nxrexw r.,a..�,..�.�.q•.,.i.,.....��' Lc 1989 �a MARCH 6 MIN— UTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1989 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL 7600 EXECUTIVE DRIVE COMMISSION MEMBERS: Pat Breitenstein, chairperson; Raiford Baker, Moe Cook, Karon Joyer, Brian ' Mikkelson, Pat Richard, Charles Shaw COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert Director of Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources 7:30 I. ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 6, 1989 IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS None V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS 7:35 1. Woodland Ponds 8:00 3. Bluffs West 7th Addition VI. OLD BUSINESS None VII. NEW BUSINESS 8:20 A. Requests for Donations VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF A. Reports of Community Center Operations Supervisor 8:25 1. Storage Problem at Community Center B. Reports of Athletic Program Coordinator i 8:30 1. "Freeze Your Face Off" Snow Softball Tournament i IX. REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 217/89 & 2/21/89 8:35 A. City Manager's update 2/10/89 & 2/24/89 8:45 X. ADJOURNMENT F APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION C' Monday, March 6, 1989 7:30 p.m. , City Hall 7600 Executive Drive COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENT: Pat Brietenstein, chairperson, Bud Baker (late) , Moe Cook, Karon Joyer (late) , Brian Mikkelson, Pat Richard, Charles Shaw (late) COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: None COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, Laurie Helling, Athletic Program Coordinator I. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by chairperson, Pat Breitenstein. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Breitenstein added B. Election of Chairperson for .Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission under VII. CNew Business. MOTION: Mikkelson moved to approve the agenda as amended. Cook seconded the motion and it passed 4-0. III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 6, 1989 MOTION: Cook moved to approve the minutes as printed. Richard seconded the motion and it passed 4-0. IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS None V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. Woodland Ponds Refer to memo dated March 1, 1989 from Barb Cross, Landscape Architect. Lambert introduced John Uban, representing Halley Homes. l APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, REC. & NATURAL RESOURCES COMM. March 6, 1989 -2- Mr. Uban said the site is located on 20 acres north of Pioneer Trail, one-quarter mile from Hwy. 169. The site is on an old homestead and includes wooded areas and a knoll. Mr. Uban showed an aerial photo of the site pointing out the holding ponds. The site is located next to the Hustad property which will consist of commerical, apartments and some single family homes. City staff has identified the need for more parkland and 2.6 acres will be dedicated to the City, 2.0 acres of which are developable. This land dedication will be in lieu of cash park fees. Mr. Uban showed showed site plans and a concept plan for the neighborhood park. He said that homes in this area will be priced in the $120,000 to $160,000 range. Lambert commented that the developer 's schematic plan for the neighborhood park is good. The majority of the park has already been developed, but staff would like to provide a 6-8 car parking lot at the focal entry to the park. A decision on what will be located at the park will be determined after discussion with the commission and residents prior to construction. Lambert agrees with the addition of berming along Co. Rd. 1 and added that a trail located within the right of way would be acceptable. The sidewalk system shown for the site is as recommended by staff and it will be the City's responsibility to connect the sidewalk to Franlo Road. Staff feels it is not feasible to have a trail along the west side of the pond because of the steep grades and water elevation. Cook asked what size the neighborhood park will be. Lambert said it will be approximately 15-17 acres, one-half of which will be ponds. Neighborhood parks are generally 14-30 acres. Richard noted that the original plan showed a parking lot off Buckingham Road, but that has been changed. Lambert said its exact location on the south side of the park will be decided prior to construction of homes. Cook asked where the proposed trail will originate. Lambert showed its location on the grading plan. l APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, REC. & NATURAL RESOURCES COMM. March 6, 1989 -3- Joyer asked if there are plans to build a park shelter. Lambert said yes. Joyer asked about the possibility of a skating area in the park. Lambert said a skating area could be accommodated on the two ponds and between the ponds would be a good location for a skate change and three sided shelter. A resident asked how much of the park development is contingent upon the bond referendum being approved. Lambert said none of the development is actually contingent upon the bond referendum, but the referendum will determine timing. The resident asked what would be done if the bond referendum did not pass. Lambert said probably nothing would be done for awhile, perhaps several years. MOTION: Mikkelson moved to recommend approval of. Woodland Ponds per staff recommendation omitting the trail along the pond area and adding the dedication of land in lieu of cash park fees. Cook seconded the motion and it passed 5-0. 2. Bluffs West 7th Addition Refer to memo dated March 1, 1989 from Barb Cross, Landscape Architect and staff report dated February 24, 1989. Lambert introduced Mary McCullough representing Hustad 1 Development. Ms. McCullough reviewed the site which is located on 26 acres bordered by Bluestein Lane, Bennett Place and Purgatory Creek. There will be a sidewalk located on the north side of Bluestein Lane to Purgatory Road and along the east side of Purgatory Road to the property line. 815 caliper inches of trees will be replaced on the site. Lambert asked if all of the trees to be replaced would be on this site. McCullough was unsure at this point. j Lambert asked about the timing to dedicate Outlot j A. McCullough said this land will be dedicated at C the time of final plat. R f i .` 14 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, REC. & NATURAL RESOURCES COMM. March 6, 1989 c -4- Richard asked if the sidewalk on this site was the one referred to at an earlier meeting by Lambert. Lambert said it was and that he required the sidewalk on Bluestem Lane. MOTION: Cook moved to recommend approval of Bluffs West 7th Addition per staff recommendation. Shaw seconded the motion and it passed 5-0. Baker abstained. VI. OLD BUSINESS f None � . VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Requests for Donations Refer to memo dated February 28, 1989 from Bob Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. Lambert said the City receives several requests each year for donations to various public service organizations. He feels the City should eliminate donations to any public service group for the purpose of fund raising. Shaw agreed with Lambert, but added that he believes that the City should be allowed to retain promotional capability of their own system directly to the citizens. MOION: Baker moved to recommend that the City discontinue marking cash or prize donations to public service groups, but be allowed to retain promotional capability of their own system directly to the citizens. Cook seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. ' B. Election of Chairperson for Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission MOTION: Cook moved to nominate Pat Breitenstein for chairperson. Joyer seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. MOTION: Cook moved to nominate Bud Baker as vice-chair. Shaw seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. C I i APPROVED MINUTES ��. EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, REC. & NATURAL RESOURCES COMM. March 6, 1989 -5- VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS, BOARDS AND STAFF A. Reports of Community Center Operations Supervisor 1. Storage Problem at Community Center Refer to memo dated February 7, 1989 from Tom Eastman, Supervisor of Operations. Lambert said that there is no storage space available at the Community Center. However, there is space available under the ice arena bleachers. It is suggested that a sliding door, shelves and lighting be added. The only disadvantage is the school district could not use the area for spring track warm-up. Lambert will contact the School Board to discuss. MOTION: Cook moved to recommend staff pursue the use of space underneath the bleachers at the Community Center for storage space beginning next season and advising the school of their plans. Richard Cseconded the motion and it passed 6-0. B. Reports of Athletic Program Coordinator 1. "Freeze Your Face Off" Snow Softball Tournament This is an information item only. Lambert said the tournament was very successful and plans are to have another tournament next year. IX. REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2/7/89 & 2/21/89 There were no reports. A. City Manager 's Update 2/10/89 & 2/24/89 j These are information items only. X. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Cook moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Richard seconded the motion and it passed 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Cj4/ Lois Boettcher Recording Secretary