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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Recreation - 10/22/1973 1973 OCTOB-ER 22 MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1973 7:30 p.m. , Eden Prairie Village Hall COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman la nces Blacklock, Roger g ,Dan HolasekPaul Enblom, Jan Berkland, Richard Anderson, Steve Eisch, Terry Fields, Rita Kooiman, Bill Garens COMMISSION STAFF: Marty Jessen, Park and Recreation Director I. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24 1973 MEETING. II. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS. A. Report from State Department of Natural Resources on Natural Ordinary High Water Elevation for Anderson Lakes. B. MRPA Annual Conference Notice. C. Letter from Jim Solem, Director, OLUA, concerning FY 1974 Park Funding. �\ III. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS. A. Agency Liaison Reports. 1. Joint Meeting with Bloomington Natural Resources Commission - Report by Fran Blacklock. „.,2. Lower Minnesota River Citizens Committee Report. B. Snowmobile Trail Plan Report. C. Development Proposals: 1. Lake Anderson Condominiums. 2. Kingdale Kennels - Minnesota River Sector. 3. Hidden Ponds - Duck Lake/Round Lake Sector. 4. Edenvale South. 5. Village Woods - Red Rock Sector. D. Consideration of Minnetonka Community Education By-Laws. IV. DISCUSSIONS. A. 1974 Program Budget. V. ADJOURNMENT. MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1973 7:30 p.m. , Village Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Marvin Erickson, Bill Garens, Roger Boerger, Jan Berkland, Fran Blacklock, Paul Enblom, Terry Fields, and Dick Anderson. MEMBERS ABSENT: Dean Holasek, Rita Kooitnan, and Steve Eisch. STAFF PRESENT: Marty Jessen, Director of Parks and Recreation.• Others present: Reed Becker representing McAllister Properties' Lake Anderson Condominiums. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Erickson. I. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24 1973 MEETING. M/Berkland, S/Blacklock to approve the minutes of the September 24, 1973, meeting as presented. Motion carried unanimously. II. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS. A. Report from State Department of Natural Resources on the natural ordinary high water elevation for Anderson Lakes. Jessen reported that this data which indicated the natural ordinary high water mark at 839 ( will be used in reviewing development proposals such as Gelco, and also in our condemnation proceedings to establish land area for the Gorra, Bergin, and Nagengast parcels on Anderson Lakes. No action required. B. MRPA Annual Conference Notice. Jessen encouraged all those who . could to attend and to notify him by Friday, October 26th, so that he could make registration arrangements for the Commissioners who could attend. No action required. C. Letter from Jim Solum, Director, Office of Local and Urban Affairs • concerning Fiscal Year 1974 Park Funding. Jessen reviewed the letter copies of which were sent to the Commission and stated that he would be attending that meeting on Tuesday, October 23 , representing the Village. No action required. III. RECOMMENDATIONS & REPORTS. A. Agency Liaison Reports. l . Blacklock reported on the joint meeting with .the Bloomington Natural Resources Commission. A review of the land acquisition status in the Anderson Lakes-Tierney's Woods took place and some discussion con- _ / cerning funding from Fiscal Year 1974 LAWCON and State Natural Resource monies. A lengthy discussion took place at the meeting concerning the Minnesota River Valley Protection Program being' developed by the Department of Interior and the possible effect on Park & Recreation Commission Minutes -2- 10/22/73 this project of the 16/169 Toll Bridge Authority Legislation. The Bloomington staff is preparing a $5.7 million bond issue to purchase park land throughout the city. Included in this bond issue is the acquisition of some lands in the Minnesota River valley bottoms, lying between Cedar Avenue and Normandale Boulevard. While the City of Bloomington is officially in favor of the 18/169 Toll Bridge Authority Legislation, their Natural Resources Commission has previously recommended no action on this item pending further review of the facts surrounding the proposed development of the road in this area. At the joint meeting, there was considerable discussion by the Bloomington commissioners to take a positive position and recommend that their Council reverse their stand on this until more complete environmental assessments have been done. It was decided that both Commissions ought to review the draft Environmental Impact Statement and comment - about its degree of detail ad recommen- dations and findings. 2. Lower Minnesota River Citizen's Committee Report. Fran Blacklock reported that there is continued interest on the part of citizens *in developing federal legislation to protect this entire area. Several congressmen have been contacted on this and voiced their support_ Senator Mondale suggested that the project go as far as Lilydale rather than stopping at Ft. Snelling as it was his feeling that this was all part of a unified geological area. The Department of Interior has prepared a report specifying each agency's. responsibility in implementing the total plan. Larry Thomforde from the Bloomington Natural Resources Commission will see that we get a copy of this report for study. 1 B. Snowmobile Trail Plan Report. jessen reviewed the proposed trail concept and reported that representatives of the two snowmobile clubs had contacted many landowners along the route. The response so far has been very positive. Most landowners have indicated that they will grant permission for a snowmobile trail easement across their property. M/Anderson, S/Pields that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the Council approval of the snowmobile trail concept and that the staff make application for Department of Natural Resource snowmobile trail funds to implement the plan, subject to final modifications and alignment north of State Highway 5 . This project is to be undertaken without cost to the Village as an experimental one year program. Motion carried unanimously. The staff was directed to report back at the next meeting on further developments in trail planning and implementation. C. Development Proposals: r 1. Lake Anderson Condominiums. Reed Becker, representing McAllister \ Properties, briefly reviewed the project stating that it was their i intention to construct a barrier equivalent to chain link fence in Park & Recreation Commission Minutes -3- 10/22/73 effectiveness so that their development would be consistent with C the overall park concept for the Anderson Lakes area. One of the other major concerns in this development is the handling of storm water runoff, which they intend to accommodate by construction of a settling pond in their court area. Blacklock questioned whether or not the trench barrier would be effective in keeping out kids and dogs. Becker stated that they also intended to do extensive plantings along there to accomplish the effectiveness objectives. j M/Boerger, S/Garens that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the Planning Commission and Council approval of the Lake Anderson Condominium project subject to the following considerations: Al 1 . That the barrier to be constructed be as effective as a chain link fence. 2. If the barrier fails to produce the desired result, additional control will become necessary at a later date. 3. Proper steps be taken to control the storm water runoff situation so that the water seeps into the ground rather than running off directly to the lake. 4. That a-compatible exterior building treatment be incorporated into the final design so that it blends into the surrounding area. C5. That public park dedication occur to the barrier alignment. Motion carried. 6-0, Blacklock and Anderson abstaining. 2. Kingdale Kennels in the Minnesota River Sector. jessen suggested r' that this item be tabled to the following meeting pending an oppor tunity to review the Department of Interior plan for Minnesota River Wildlife and Recreation Area implementation. No action required. 3. Hidden Ponds - Duck Lake/Round Lake Sector. jessen stated that he had met on Monday with Bob Fallon and Paul Schee from the Eden Prairie School District to discuss the possibility for another elementary school site in the Hidden Ponds area. He stated that he has had several discussions with Len Swedlund and Dick Knutson concerning the possibility of their dedication of a substantial area there for an active recreation space with the potential for a school site at a later date. He stated that he would report back on future developments to the Commission as they occur. No action required. 4. Edenvale South. jessen suggested that this item be tabled in light of his discussions with Fallon and Schee from the School District, as the School District is evaluating their school site in this area in light of its very close proximity to the proposed school/park site in The Preserve. No action required . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes -4- 10/22/73 " 5. Village Woods - Red Rock Sector. Jessen reviewed the site plan presented by the developer, indicating that there were.only minor modifications from the concept plan presented to the Commission previously. These modifications had to do with the reduction in the number of lots and the expansion of the open space corridor along the lake, as well as the transition from the existing develop- ment to the north of this site. The proposal calls for the dedication of the area lying to the east of the building and north of the future road construction. In light of its consistency with the. previously approved concept plan, Jessen recommended that the plan be approved. M/Garens, S/Fields that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the Planning Commission and the Council that the Village Woods plat be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. D. Consideration of Minnetonka Community Education By-Laws. Jessen reviewed briefly the By-Laws and the request from the Minnetonka Community Education Program for Eden Prairie's $100 contribution for 1974. in light of its consistency with the program for 1973, Jessen recommended approval. M/Blacklock, S/Garens approval of the 1974 participation in'the Minnetonka Community Education Program. Motion carried unanimously. IV. DISCUSSIONS. A. 1974 Program Budget. Jessen distributed copies of the Park and Recreation budget as approved for 1974. No discussion occurred at this time. The budget will be discussed at the next meeting. V. ADTOURNMENT. M/Garens, S/Fields that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.