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Home My WebLink AboutParks and Recreation - 06/21/1994 ._..,. ... � _. _� �.. .. .. ,..,_.I�.u .�„'..•..,, ....... -.. � .. .� \.. ..�.� .rc 1,.�� LI.1,rr.i i.i e��,..Sc:�.L....::r�rH,h, ,"ti,1 i��',''ta�A�!t'.'1}�i_�.(�`�';vw"h'FL:�` �. a 4 1994 .1 JUNE 6 21 MIN- UTES CITY OP EDEN PRAIRIE a. t AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1994 7:00 P. M. CITY CENTER 8080 MITCHELL ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS i COMMISSION MEMBERS: Diane Popovich Lynch, Chair; Bruce Bowman, Richard Brown, Claire Hilgeman, Vicki Koenig, David Kracum, Joanne Kube-Harderwijk STUDENT MEMBER: Mark Bremer COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A. Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources; Barbara Penning Cross, Landscape Architect; Stuart A. Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources; Laurie Helling, Manager of Recreation Services I. ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 16 1994 IV. PETITIONS. REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Review of Heritage Preservation Commission Betty McMahon B. Petition from Willow Creek Neighborhood for Bike Trail C. Bentcreek Goose Removal V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. Creekview Acres I sr Addition (continued from May t Q 4) 1. Discussion of Erosion Control VI. OLD BUSINESS �1 A. Appointment of Two Commission Re sentative pre .,.s to priority Usage Sr„d., Committee VII. NEW BUSINESS �. A. Proposal to 12 Edenwood Pase from ARC to Fri ndshin yQntures B. I�iccussion of Tree Ares rva+,o„ Ordinance C. June 21 6:15 pm Special Meeting with Ci y Council - Set Agenda Items D. Change Order Community Center Pool HVAC - Replace Existing; Return Fan VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS_AND STAFF A. Reports of Director of Parks. Recreation & Natural Resources 1. ,update on Acguisition Funding Status for Preservation Sites 2. Memo RE: Metropolitan Council Qption on Article 3. Section 208 of 1994 Minnesota Laws Chapter 628 3. Memo from John Velin. Director LCMR RE: LCMR Grant Application IX. ADJOURNMENT -� parkag/Bob60 I Y' P. .•.,. , ..r. _r c . APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MONDAY, June 6, 1994 7:00 P.M. CITY CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Popovich Lynch, Chair; David Kracum, Richard Brown, Claire Hilgeman, Vicki Koenig, Joanne Kube-Harderwijk, Bruce Bowman COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: STUDENT MEMBER: Mark Bremer, absent COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A. Lambert, Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources; Barbara Penning Cross, Landscape Architect; Stuart A. Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources I. ROLL CALL Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair, Diane Popovich Lynch. H. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as submitted. I11. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 16. 1994 Moved by Koenig, seconded by Hilgeman to amend the Motion on IV.B to read "Motion passed, 4 - 1, 1 abstention." Motion passed 6 - 0, 1 abstention. IV. PETITIONS. REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Review of Hcritagc Preservation Commission - Betty McMahon - Lambert introduced Betty McMahon, the liaison from the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) to the Eden Prairie Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission. Betty shared information about the HPC concerning their history and role. Betty indicated she will not be attending the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meetings on a regular basis, but reviewing the material (agenda packet) for each meeting. The intent is to see what activities arc happening and how they might impact on cultural resources, She indicated any archeologist working for HPC would be hired by and working on behalf of the City. B. Petitions from Willow Cj ek NeiS;hborhood an residents of County Ro2A 4 for Bike - Lambert presented the information in his attached memo of June 1, 1994. No recommendation is needed from the Commission at this time, as these petitions will be reviewed with others during the 1995 Budget Review process. C. Bentrcreek Goose Removal - Lambert stated that to gel: a Goose Removal Permit in Eden Prairie, a Wildlife Management form must be completed and presented to both the PRNR Commission and the City Council. The City must approve the permit before the DNR will grant approval. Lambert introduced Ted Sorlien. The Golf Club has tried other deterrents this year to keep the geese off the course. They had up to 500 geese last August which presented a "dropping" problem. Capture and removal of the geese is done during the flightless period which is only a three week period from the second week in June to first week in July. In response to Commission questions, Mr. Sorlien provided the following information: Geese are banded to track them and determine if they return each year. Last year only about 3 birds out of 2,000 to 3,000 were lost in the capture/removal program. Mylar taping is strung around the ponds to keep the geese out. There are 7 ponds on the course and they taped 4 of them for the first time this spring. The other 3 are small ponds. .In the past they used decoys. Once the geese are removed, the will vacumn the course every 10 days and continue to use the mylar tape and decoys to continue to deter the geese. In response to Lynch's question about what Bentcreek does to make the course more conducive to wildlife, he indicated that they have limited space and don't have a large enough area to set aside a wildlife habitat refuge on the course. He also stated that about 5% of the problem is contributed to resident feeding. If this capture and removal is successful this year, he would like to do this on a regular basis. They do try to relocate families of geese. He would be comfortable with 75 - 100 geese on the course. MOTION: Moved by Kube-Harderwijk, seconded by Bowman to approve removal of geese from Brentcreek Golf Club per staff recommendation of June 2, 1994. Motion passed 7 - 0. V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. C'reckvicw Acres 1st Addition (continue from May 16. 1994) 1. Discussion of Erosion Control - Cross introduced Ed Hassek, Westwood Professional Services. Hassek has been working with City Engineer, Al Gray on an erosion control plan for this specific site. 2 They will be installing a retaining wall per city request, it will be graded at a 3 to 1 slope, all sites will be fenced, all graded slopes seeded and mulched. The contractor will maintain the controls and make any repairs within 24 hours. BMP will be in place at the job site. A second fence of hay bales on the creek side will be used to back up the silt fence. Brown asked Gray if the City Engineering Dept is satisfied with the proposed measures for this site. Gray indicated that this site poses no more risk than any other project as long as turf is established and good restoration measures are in place before development begins. The top soil, seeding and mulching should take place about 15 days before building. The City has authority under the permit to direct that additional work be done if the erosion control isn't effective. Once the property is developed and sold, erosion control belongs to the homeowner; the City has no direct authority over private property unless it is causing a public health hazzard. MOTION: Moved by Lynch, seconded by Hilgeman to approve the Creekview Acres 1st Addition. Motion passed 4 - 3. 1 VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Annointment of Two Commission Representatives to Priority Usage Study Committee- Lambert indicated that two volunteers from the Commission are need for this committee. Hilgeman and Kubc-Harderwijk volunteered. MOTION: Moved by Brown, seconded by Bowman that Hilgeman and Kube- Hardcrwijk be the two Park and Recreation representatives serving with the Priority Usage Study Committee. Hilgeman volunteered to chair this committee. VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Proposal to Transfer Camp Edenwood Lease from ARC to FriendshigVentures Lambert introduced Ed Stracke and recommended that we support this transfer. All the information was presented in the attachments to the agenda. Discussion was directly opened up for questions from the Commission. Hilgeman asked why Friendship Ventures wants to do this. Stracke indicated they wanted some presence in the metropolitan area and this is a good opportunity to do this as well as to expand. It will enable them to provide better services overall. In response to Kubc-Harderwijk,he indicated any changes would be internal such as residential camping which will be smaller in size,providing year round respite programs and to use as a hub or center for their travel activities. They would also �. put more emphasis on day programming. i 3 Lambert indicated the City entered into a 30 year lease with ARC about 8 or 9 years ago and proposes that the balance of the lease be transferred to Friendship Ventures. Stracke indicated that they expect to run transportation from Eden Prairie to their Annandale site. MOTI014: Moved by Hilgeman, seconded by Koenig to approve the proposal to transfer Camp Edenwood lease from ARC to Friendship Ventures. Motion passed 7 - 0. B. Discussion of Tree Preservation Ordinance - Fox briefly reviewed his agenda attachments. Eden Prairie was a pioneer in the area of tree preservation when they started the Landscape Screening Ordinance. The Ordinance hasn't been formally challenged in court. Discussion followed concerning the percentage of caliper inches required for replacement, surety bonds and the exclusion of"insignificant" trees when calculating caliper inches. Lynch questioned if it is viable to restudy the issue again; is there a different way to calculate the replacement percentage -- caliper inches v.s, tree age or number of trees. Bowman supports a review policy based on today's public feeling; would like to review the definition of "significant", review the one year duration for surety bonds and to look at the 150%- 200% bond. MOTION: Moved by Lynch, seconded by Hilgeman to set up a committee for the purpose of reviewing the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Hilgeman,Koenig and Bowman will be on the committee. Motion passed 7 - 0. In further discussion, the Commission recommended the staff wait until this fall to initiate committee meetings. C. June 21. 6:15 Special Meeting with City Council - Set Agenda Items - Lambert suggested the following items: 1) Review the Capital Improvement items 2) Funding major projects 3) Development of the final phases of Miller Park. No motion made. Commission members agreed with Lambert's suggestions. D. Change Order Community Center Pool HVAC - Replace Existing Return Fan - Lambert elaborated on his memo of June 1, 1994. Questions and discussion followed concerning initial installation and the State law of low bids. MOTION: Moved by Hilgeman, seconded by Bowman to approve the Change Order Request for Pool Ventilation Project, i.e. the fan and access door. Motion passed 7 - 0. .1. 4, i ru VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF \ A. Reports of Director of Parks. Recreation & Natural Resources 1. Update on AcQuisition Funding Status for Preservation Sites - "FYI" from Lambert. 2. Memo RE: Metropolitan Council Option on Article 3. Section 208 of 1994 Minnesota Laws Cha tee - "FYI" from Lambert. 3, Memo from John Velin.Director LCMR RE: LCMR Grant Applications - "FYl" from Lambert, IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Lynch, seconded by Hilgeman to adjourn meeting at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bev Draves Recording Secretary t i 5 MINUTES MEETING OF METROPOLITAN PARK COMMISSION,CITY COUNCIL, AND EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MONDAY,JUNE 6, 1994 9:00 a.m. Training Room 8080 Mitchell Road REPRESENTATIVES Doug Tenpas,Mayor Bob Lambert,EP Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Arne Stefferud, Metropolitan Council Bruce Bowman,Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Vicki Koenig,Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Betty McMahon, Eden Prairie Land Trust Renay Leove, MN Land Trust Dave Kracum,EP Parks, Recreation&Natural Resources Dick Brown, EP Park& Recreation Commission Roy Terwilliger,MN State Senate Carl Jullie, Eden Prairie City Manager Dottie Rietowe,Metropolitan Council Carol Krimmer,Metropolitan Council Julius C. Smith,Metropolitan Council Janet McMillan,Metro Park& Open Space Commission Edmond Dale,Metro Park&Open Space Commission Richard Anderson, Eden Prairie City Council Marty Jessen,City Council Craig Dawson, City of Eden Prairie Bob Djypstrom,MN DNR Patricia Pidcock,Eden Prairie City Council Sidney Pauly, State Representative I. CALL TO ORDER Bob Lambert called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.to discuss allocation of funding for acquisition of natural resource properties and other discussion. Arne Stefferud, Park Planner/Grants Administrator with the Metropolitan Council reviewed the summary of the Metropolitan Council's consultation and consideration of possible acquisition of 226 acres of oak savannah,native prairie and maple basswood forest in the City of Eden Prairie as a Regional Nature Preserve. I r MINUTES June 6, 1994 Page 2 In summary, Metropolitan Council Regional Park Capital Improvement Funds cannot be recommended for this acquisition due to the land lying in three separate tracts totaling only 226 acres. MN Statute 473.147 identifies areas to be acquired and protected. 9,000 acres including similar topography and plantings already are represented in the open space system of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Recreation Area. At the May 10, 1994 meeting, the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission asked the Council to consider the tracts as trailheads for regional trails. The land's intrinsic value is for nature and preservation contrary to the purpose of a trail corridor which provides space for parking and restroom facilities. The Minnesota Valley State Trail is the existing regional trail through this area. The most effective way to acquire and protect all three tracts would be to maximize city bond funds with public and private money. The Charlson Tract Contains 20-30%of leafy spurge which is difficult to eradicate, thus reducing this tract's value as a State Scientific and Natural Area. Due to the visibility of this tract on Hwy 169/212, it would make it easier to raise private funds to match city bond funds. Land is under one owner which could lead to a partial donation by the owner to reduce capital gains tax. The City of Eden Prairie and the Eden Prairie Land Trust should acquire the tract on a 50/50 basis. To accomplish the goal within the allocated time frame of December 31, 1994,Eden Prairie Land Trust should apply for a swing loan to buy time for raising funds. The Riley Creek Bigmmds City has options to purchase the southerly 20 acres. If the northerly 20 acres could be obtained as well to make a 40 acre tract,the DNR could possibly provide funds from SNA and Critical Habitat Match program. City bond funds and private donations are needed to match both funds. The Peterson Tract This tract contains former pasteurized land plus other plants which would make it difficult to restore, thus, this tract does not qualify for Scientific and Natural Area or Critical Habitat Match funds. City may be able to obtain up to$200,000 from DNR Local Recreation Grant fund, however this is a competitive program and there are no guarantees. l .... .. _..:.. :.:'. ..:,.. ,r....:. ..'. ':, f.u..e .. v._.vv.,.,.... :....r..f.unv ..:i.. .:;r....:..IJ•iuh r. 11'�.:L MINUTES June 6, 1994 Page 3 ;;: II. DISCUSSION •Is funding jeopardized by not having a purchase agreement on these three parcels of land? Would the DNR consider condemnation to acquire any of this land? No. DNR does not condemn any land for any purposes. If the leafy spurge problem of Charleston site were improved, it would only marginally qualify. A chemical would be needed to manage the problem and would have impact on other plant life. An experiment is underway using insects that feed on leafy spurge. It is a slow process and a long term proj ect. • Concern for development along the bluffs was expressed. The bluffs are one of our top natural resources in the community. Disturbance of soils cause great risks and invite disaster. • How is CIP put together? $57 million of requests are reviewed for next two years. Whittled down to$27 million. Prioritization is made for funding for a period of 10 years. Revised every two years. We would need to shoehorn our way in front of a lot of good projects with institutional backing. •In an emergency situation such as this, government does not have a good system for assistance. Get it now or not at all. Outstate MN looks at the dollar amounts as outrageous. Private sector can provide funding faster than public sector. III. ADJOURNMENT Meeting ended at 10:10 a.m. with an optional bus tour to the three tract sites. The bus returned at 11:45 a.m. I i C BL:lb , I AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1994 6:15 P.M., CITY CENTER 8080 MITCHELL ROAD COUNCIL CHAMBERS COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Douglas B. Tenpas, Richard Anderson, Jean Harris, H. Martin Jessen, Patricia Pidcock COMMISSION MEMBERS: Diane Popovich Lynch, Chair; Bruce Bowman, Richard Brown, Clair Hilgeman, Vicki Koenig, David Kracum, Joanne Kube-Harderwijk -� STUDENT MEMBER Mark Bremer CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J. Jullie, Assistant to the City Manager Craig Dawson, Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Bob Lambert, Landscape Architect Barbara Penning Cross, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources Stuart A. Fox, Manager of Recreation Services Laurie Helling I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL J II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Review of Capital Improvement Program Update 1. Discussion of Funding Major Projects a. Acquisition of Natural Resource Sites b. Community Center Improvements/Expansion of Locker Rooms and Entry Control Improvements C. Purgatory Creek Recreation Area d. Smetana Lake Improvement Project I B. Miller Park Development - Request from EPGAA Regarding Acceptable Fund Raising_Alternatives C. Qihff l I IV. ADJOURNMENT Jwnnzt&S/BoW MINUTES C CITY COUNCIL AND PARKS,RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY,JUNE 21, 1994 6:15 p.m. City Center 8080 Mitchell Road Council Chambers COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Douglas B. Tenpas, Richard Anderson, Jean Harris, H. Martin Jessen,Patricia Pidcock COMMISSION MEMBERS Diane Popovich Lynch-Chair,Bruce Bowman, Richard Brown, Claire Hilgeman,Vicki Koenig,David Kracum, Joanne Kube-Harderwijk STUDENT MEMBER Mark Bremer CITY COUNCIL STAFF Carl J. Jullie- City Manager Craig Dawson-Assistant to the City Manager Bob Lambert-Director of Parks,Rec&Natural Resources Barbara Penning Cross-Landscape Architect Stuart A. Fox-Manager of Parks&Natural Resources Laurie Helling-Manager of Recreation Services I. CALL TO ORDE IRO ,L CALL Mayor Tenpas called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. All were present. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. III. DISCUSSION ITEMS Bob Lambert- Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources facilitated the discussion of the following items. A. Rcview of Capital Improvement Program Update The "1994 To Year 2000 Capital Improvement Program Projections" (CIP) represents the big picture of the proposed acquisitions and provides some background information for each project. Page 2 III. DISCUSSI!2N_ ITEMS(Continued) U 1. Discussion of Funding Major Projects a. Acquisition of Natural Resource Sites The Riley Creek Woods and Charlson Prairie Conservation acquisitions have been approved. Eden Prairie would like to acquire the Peterson Bluff Conservation Area and is working on ways to stretch funds. Metropolitan Council suggested three options for acquiring sites. If any of the options for using RIM or DNR funds are successful, City-would have referendum bond money to use towards the Peterson property.One of the options would be for the DNR to purchase the southern half by using RIM funds and credits from the Nature Conservancy.Eden Prairie would purchase the northern half. If the property is divided this way it must be managed as a scientific and natural area. The City could consider acquiring 50 acres in lieu of park fees from Charlson Prairie Conservation Area. The land would be gifted to the DNR,the DNR would accept land as a match. DNR would put up RIM funds and pay the$1,145,000. Eden Prairie may need to pay for the difference if the land donation is less than $1,145,000. The forfeiture of park fees would be approximately ' $1,200,000. If this plan works, $800,000-900,000 would be available to apply towards the west half of the Peterson property. A neighborhood park would need to be acquired to meet the needs of the new residents. •Is it possible to use airport property for parks? Richfield has used airport property. Eden Prairie has used airport land for ball fields.The airport is working on acquiring additional acreage and may be willing to give up land depending on it's location. •Turnbull Road is a private road providing limited access to Riley Creek Woods. Land to north should be developed first. Plan for development is a nature trail system. There will be no paved bike trails. • What is time period for access? Property to north is the apple orchard.The owner has a development partner and plans to develop site in next 1-2 years. •M.U.S.A. Line questions? Page 3 .. DISCUSSION ITEMS(Continued) 1. Discussion of Funding Major Projects (Continued) b. Community Center Improvements/Expansion of Locker Rooms And Entry Control Improvements $600,000-700,000 is needed for locker room expansion that would accommodate future expansions. Eight plans have been presented. The Oak Point Pool Referendum ties into decisions for proceeding with the Community Center expansion. C. Purgatory Crcek Recreation Area There is discussion with SW Metro about joint planning for the entry. The project will be delayed another year in order to tie into transit hub. Concept drawings look very good if they are feasible.Funding is in place and the time line for moving ahead would be to start in 1995 and complete in 1996-97.Land/ease- ments need to be acquired. It was recommended that discussion with land owners should be pursued now and any issues be resolved during this time of delay. d. Smetana Lake Improvement Project This project is the biggest unknown. Cost is$150,000-450,000 depending on the amount of land needed to be acquired.Goals are to complete trail around lake,water control structure at outlet,and flowage easements. A developer is trying to obtain a right of first refusal from all property owners. Consideration is being made for multi-family development,office buildings,industrial, etc.It would be better to deal with one property owner. We will need to take land to develop park. Former home of Frank Smetana Sr. is vacant. Mr. Smetana is in a retirement home. Value of property is $895,000 for 18 acres.At a minimum,a 3 to 4 acre public access to lake is desired. • Would we permit multi-family housing here? This probably would not be supported because of the plans that are underway, If it were supported,developers would be required to develop a park at their expense. Land issues will be addressed as they develop. • Water quality Improving water quality improves the lake. It is worth it. Lake is ( comparable in size to Round Lake.Restrictions regarding motors will be made. Page 4 III. DISCUSSION ITEMS MS(Continued) B. Miller Park Development-Request from EPGAA Regarding Acceptable Fund Raising Alternatives Future investment plans for Miller Park in the next few years require$750,000. Seven new building structures are planned each with restrooms,concessions, waiting areas,and storage of maintenance equipment.A request from the Eden Prairie Girls Athletic Association has been received. They want a two story multi- purpose building and electronic scoreboards for 1995. Some proposed capital raising alternatives include pull tabs,corporate sponsorship, commercial signage, and available matching funds. They are seeking guidance on what avenues would be supported by council for raising funds to accomplish their goals. It was purposed that the Park and Recreation Commission review and make recommen- dations on this request. • Will coin operated batting cages be installed?They are profitable. Not room on site as planned. C. Other • The Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources Commission was congratulated for the outstanding efforts put forth on the bond referendum. The three advertisement pieces used in the Eden Prairie Sun were excellent and certainly succeeded in getting the message to the voters. Council suggested submitting ads for possible awards. Martin Williams donated his time and creativity for advertisements. • The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission should examine current building ordinances and recommend changes. Builders know how to meet minimum requirements and there is concern on the trends. • The Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources Commission should examine maintenance of our open spaces and lowlands. • The Tree Ordinance should be reviewed. • The MN River trail and connection to other communities needs addressing in next few years along with water quality. Can we have a boat launch site so community can utilize this natural resource?The Commission has already made recommendations. They will be forwarded to the Council for approval. • The abandoned railroad tracks from Hopkins through Eden Prairie is being developed as a regional trail. People are crossing the highway at Highway 5. Concern was expressed for this potentially dangerous situation. Hennepin County Parks may be responsible for this. Staff will contact Hennepin Parks staff .� regarding this concern. t: Page 5 IV. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. i Respectfully submitted, Lee E. Bell ,l i S