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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
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AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, August 2, 1976 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Marvin Erickson, Tim Pierce , Richard Anderson,
Paul Choiniere, Steve Fifield, William Garens,
Francis Helmer,, Jerry Kingrey, Geneva Middleton,
Brian Mikkelson, Mary Upton
COMMISSION STAFF: Marty Jessen, Director of Community Services
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7:30 I. ROLL CALL
' II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. MINUTES OF JULY 19, 1976 MEETING
IV. PETITIONS REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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V. iRECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
7:45 A. Reports of Commissioners
1 . Councilman Pierce
2. School Board Chairman Middleton
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B. Reports of Staff
8:00 1. 1976 Fall Recreation Program
8:10 2. Mini-Rinks
8:20 3. 1976 Park Improvements - Forest Hills ,
Prairie View & Round Lake
8:30 4. Cedar Hills Golf & Ski
8:45 5. Eden Prairie Stables
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Resources Commission
VI. OLD BUSINESS
8:5 0 A. Commis sion G oals
B. Firearms Ordinance- --Discussion of Boundaries
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9:00 C. 1977 Budget Capital Improvement Items
9:15 D. Capital Improvements Program
1 . Regional Parks
2 . Playgrounds & Trails
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3 . Other Facilities
VII. NEW BUSINESS
9:55 A. Bryant Lake Park Operation:
C_ 1 . Legal Opinion on Lake Use
2. Season
10:00 VIII. ADJOURNI�QENT
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PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, August 2, 1976 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Marvin Erickson, Tim Pierce,
Richard Anderson, Steve Fifield, Francis
Helmer, Jerry Kingrey, and Mary Upton
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Choiniere , William Garens, Geneva
Middleton, Brian Mikkelson
STAFF PRESENT: Marty lessen, Director of Community Services
OTHERS PRESENT: Tom Bartel, Eden Prairie Community News
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The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. , by Chairman Erickson.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Addition of: IV A-Communication from the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space
Commission concerning Metropolitan Trails Task Force - lessen
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Anderson moved to accept Agenda as amended. Upton seconded, motion carried.
( III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DULY 19 , 1976 MEETING
Kingrey suggested that paragraph 2 page 2 be amended through the subsitution
of the word"softball for baseball"and that the fourth paragraph from the bottom of
page 10 be amended by adding"in the reforestation part of the program"
Helmer moved the minutes be approved as amended. Kingrey seconded, motion
carried unanimously, Upton abstained.
IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Metro Trails Task Force Communication
lessen reported that he had received a letter from the Metropolitan Parks
and Open Space Commission concerning a public hearing to be held on
the preparation of a regional plan for trails on August 17, 1976. He indicated
that someone from Eden Prairie could be present to speak at the meeting.
Anderson expressed an interest in receiving more information on this matter.
No action required .
V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Reports of Commissioners
I . Councilman Pierce
Pierce reported that the Council would be considering the Grill and Miller
Purchases at their meeting on August 3 and that a Major Center Ordinance
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1 . Councilman Pierce (cont'd)
was being considered.
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2. School Board Chairman Middleton x
No report. However, Kingrey suggested that lessen contact someone
on the School Board as to a status report on all school facilities including: ;ss
the road alignment, swimming pool,:,etc. so that the Commission's role t
and decision making steps could take place at the proper time .
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Anderson asked if lessen was involved in the development of the school
plans and suggested that he be added to the building committee as soon
as possible. The Commission concurred in the need for the City to have
a staff member represented on this committee to incorporate community
recreational needs into the school building design to the extent possible.
No action required.
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B. Reports of Staff
1 . ]976 Fall Recreation Program
lessen referred to the memo from Sandy Werts concerning proposed activities
for the Fall Program. Anderson indicated that in the future , he would like
to see a total list of activities including both Community Education and
Recreation. lessen indicated that this could be accomplished, but that
at this time the Community Education Activities were not yet developed. '
MOTION: Kingrey moved that the Fall Recreation Program be approved and
that the staff be directed to implement the program. Upton seconded.
Motion carried unanimously. i
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2 . Mini-Rinks
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lessen referred to the memo from Sandy Werts concerning this matter.
MOTION: Anderson moved that the Commission recommend to the City !`
Council that the mini-rink program be undertaken for 1976-77 as outlined
in the memo dated July 30, 1976 . Upton seconded. Motion carried un-
animously.
3 . 1976 Park Imorovements-Forest Hills Prairie View and Round Lake
lessen referred to the memo from Chris Enger concerning this matter and
explained the actual costs to be incurred by the City as a result of these
projects would be $22 ,061 , and that all other costs have been either previously
budgeted or would be incurred through allocation of City maintenance man-
power, etc.
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3. ] 976 Park Improvements Forest Hills, Prairie View and Round Lake (cont'd)
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Anderson asked if the grading of Forest Hills would complete the berm k'
at the front of the school and additional grading along Holly Road. lessen l
indicated that this was considered a part of the cost estimates before
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MOTION: Anderson moved that the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources f
Commission recommend to the City Council that the Capital Improvement (;
Program identified in the staff report dated July 29, 1976, from Chris Enger
be undertaken this fall. Kingrey seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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4. Cedar Hills Golf and Ski
lessen reported that he had had a number of discussions with Mr. Eddie
Frank representing the owner of the Cedar Hills Golf and Ski area and that most
recently he and Mr. Frank had discussed the following:
1 . The City could acquire 300 acres surrounding and including
Cedar Hills Golf and Ski.
2 . The City should secure an appraisal estimating the value of the
total property which lessen feels has a value from $1 .3 million
on up.
3 . The City could acquire the entire 300 acres plus all improvements
and equipment thereon for $800,000 with the balance to be gifted
to the City.
4. Approximately $400,000,to $s00,000 could be paid for through a,
revenue bonds on the Golf and Ski facilites. The balance of the
funding could come from the Watershed District who might have
an interest in participating in acquisition because of the creek
on the site he Metropolitan Airport Commission who might have
an interest in participating in the acquisition because of flight
clearance,and from sources available to the City generally including
community development funding which is estimated to be an
average of $130,000 per year for the next four years. Y .
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MOTION: Anderson moved that the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission recommend to the Council a feasibility study of the Cedar Hills
Golf and Ski operations so that the City might proceed with this attractive
offer. This feasibility study to include an appraisal of value by an
independent real estate appraisor and an analysis of the site and operation
by a golf consultant. Kingrey seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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lessen reported that the final financial statement had not yet been submitted
by the Stable operators but that the accountant for the Stables had
indicated that the 1975-76 gross revenue was slightly in excess of ?
$57,000. He indicated that he felt generally comfortable with the lease
arrangement and that for the most part things were going quite well.
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Kingrey asked if the maximum number of people were getting the most 4
use out of the facility, or whether it was being used primarily by a few.
lessen responed: that he felt that the operators of the stable wanted to ;
limit the use pretty much to only the serious horseman who is most „s .
interested in showing and training and very competent horsemanship skills s,
rather than providing basic levels of service to a greater number of people .
Kingrey stated that he felt that this should be understood by the Commission
and the Council so that in the future the program can be more thoroughly
evaluated. No action required.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. .Commission Goals
lessen referred to the goals which the Commission had presented to them
on June 4, 1976 and indicated that a couple of the items had already been
accomplished and that work was proceeding on some of the other matters.
Erickson stated that he felt that the adoption of goals would assist the
Commission in the direction which they were taking and that the goals
should be updated annually shortly after the first of the year.
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MOTION: Helmer moved, Piercel seconded that the Parks, Recreation
and Natural Resources Commission adopt the goals stated on the memo
from Marty lessen dated June 4, 1976. Motion carried unanimously. t
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B. Firearms Ordinance - Discussion of Boundaries ;
Director of Public Safety, Jack Hacking was present to discuss the rational
behind the proposed boundaries on the revised Ordinance. The Commission
raised several questions concerning certain areas in the community and
the problems which had resulted from hunting on these properties in the
past. Included in these areas were the Hidden Ponds area, Minnesota h
Tree area, the Cal and Kenny Anderson area, and the Kerber property. w '.
The Commission also questioned the possibility of having the landowner t_
post the land for hunting permits required in an attempt to discourage the
"drive by hunter" from Just stopping and beginning to shoot without having
first secured a permit. Hacking indicated that this would help because
( much of the problem was with people who have not received permits, and
that two thirds of the people who do secure permits are non-residents.
Minutes - Parks, Recreation & Natural approved Page 2, 1976
Resources Commission
MOTION: Anderson moved that the Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Commission recommend to the City Council that hunting
be permitted in the areas included in the draft ordinance plus the
Cal and Kenny Anderson marsh area of the Major Center south of
Highway 5 , and the Kerber property west of Round Lake Park. Kingrey
seconded. Motion carried 5-1. "Upton voted " nay" .
Mr. Helmer left the meeting at this time.
C. 1977 Budget Capital Improvement Items
lessen reviewed the information presented at the last meeting for Capital
Improvements on park development, equipment purchase , and miscellaneous.
He indicated that money was available and encumbered in the Park Bond
Fund for the payment of the Grill Contract but that should the City wish
to do so they could levy monies in the 1977 budget for payment of the '
City's share of the Federal Grant to purchase this property, and thus
have additional money available in the park fund for other expenditures.
MOTION: Kingrey moved that the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission recommend to the City Council the inclusion in the 1977
budget the capital improvement items as follows: Capital Improvement
Program Park Development $55,500, Capital Improvement Program
Equipment Purchases $35 ,700, Capital Improvement Program Miscellaneous
$37 ,700. Motion carried 4-1. "Upton voted '"nay" .
Kingrey left the meeting at this time. Chairman Erickson observing the
fact that a quorum was no longer present indicated that no further action
could take place at the meeting.
D. Capital Improvements Program
lessen reported that he had received a request from.the Metropolitans
Parks and Open Space Commission for an updated Five Year Capital
Improvement Program for the regional parks within Eden Prairie . He
distributed copies of the excerpts from the Metropolitan Parks and Open
Space Commissions Five Year Capital Improvement Program developed
during 1975 and early 1976 indicating that Eden Prairie would receive
approximatley $3 .5 million dollars for Lake Riley, Bryant Lake and
Anderson Lakes. He reviewed the Council action on Lake Riley,-when the
Schaitberger Property was purchased which was to indicate that the City
would not proceed with the regional park at Lake!Riley until further review
had taken place. Anderson asked Pierce about the Council's action
on this matter and stated his strong feeling that the best interest of
the community could best be served by the establishment of a 200
Cacre park at Lake Riley.
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lessen indicated that at the next meeting he would have a proposal
for an updated Regional Capital Improvement Program so as this
information could be provided to the Metro Council that they might
include it in their revised program. No action required.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Bryant Lake Operations
Tabled until the next meeting.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Upton moved to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. Anderson seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
Submitted by,
Marty lessen
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AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, August 16, 3976 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Marviri Erickson, Tim Pierce , Richard Anderson,
Paul Choiniere, Steve Fifield, William Garens ,
Francis Helmer, Jerry Kingrey, Geneva Middleton,
Brian Mikkelson, Mary Upton
COMMISSION STAFF: Marty Jessen, Director of Community Services
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7:3 0 I. ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. MINUTES OF AUGUST a., 1976 MEETING
IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Southwest Bloomington Development Proposal
--Fritz Rahr, Issac Walton League
V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
7:45 A. Reports of Commissioners
1 . Councilman Pierce
2. School Board Director Middleton
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B. Reports of Staff
8:00 1 . Development Proposals
a. Area H Preserve
8:10 2. Consideration of Acquisition of Leo i
Lund Property
8:25 3. Regional Parks Capital Improvement
4 Program
8:40 4 . Eden Prairie Stables
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VI. OLD BUSINESS
8.45 A. Capital Improvement Program
I . Playgrounds & Trails
2 . Community Parks
3 . Other Facilities
9:15 VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Bryant Lake Park Operation
1 . Legal Opinion on Lake Use
2. Season
9:30 `,NIII. ADJOURNMENT
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PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, August 16, 1976 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairperson William Garens, Maw;; "ton, �
Jerry Kingrey, Paul Choiniere, Franoia Helmer,
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MEMBERS ABSENT: Tim Pierce, Richard Anderson, Marvin Erickson,
Brian Mikkelson, and Steve Fifield a
STAFF PRESENT: Marty Jessen, Director of Community Services
OTHERS PRESENT: Fritz Rahr, Isaac Walton League, Don Hess,
Preserve, and Jeff Pederson, E.P. Community News t
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The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Garens at 7:45 PM, �
II. APPROVAL OF.A G
Garens stated that since he did not hear anything to the contrary, he would
approve Agenda as presented.
III. APPROVAL OF K Ti'ES OF AUGIIST 2. 1976 MFXTING
C Choiniere moved that the Minutes of the August 2, 1976 meeting be postponed
until the next meeting. Upton seconded. Choiniere amended Motion by adding
"and that corrections be made where possible tonight, and continue with approval
at next meeting. Upton seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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IV. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND OOMMUNICATIONS
Southwest Bloominzton DeveloMggt`P,�ouosal Fritz Bahr Isaac Walton League
Jessen introduced Mr. Fritz, of the Isaac Walton League, who had requested
an opportunity to discuss the Southwest Bloomington ppo y Development Proposal, in
conjunction with our Anderson Lakes Park Plan. +.
Rahr spoke to the proposed development and its relationship to Eden Prairie.
He explained that Orrin Thompson plans to put in houses of the "strip" or "row"
type. There is a question as to actual number of homes. He said this would
involve quite a bit of altering of the land by lowering hills and moving fill
into lower area. He spoke to the significance of the major deer crossing going
down to the Purgatory Creek and the studies made documenting location of the { '
deer during the various seasons. He added that about 250 deer have been seen.
Rahr continued that Orrin Thompson is preparing an environmental statement to be
submitted to the Technical Advisory Committee of the Environmental Quality Council,
which will, in turn, be considered at the full meeting of the F-QC on Sept. 24. 7"
He added that the Bloomington City Council has approved the proposal, but a grad-
ing permit must be malved by the pd jolter $efore he can continue, and that he r
must hear from the rr11 efore the a ven. k
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Sguthw,�st H1ooa z' n Deyelouonent Proposal (Cont'd)
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Kingrey asked whether the City'a action was taken subject to environmental }
statement? Rahn responded negative, and added that even though it was approved.
the EQC can say "non.
Garens expressed his opinion that he did not feel that we should tell- Bloomington M1>
how to do its job, but felt that since this corridor has always been part of our
plan, we do have enough interest in it to take some action. _ ,
Middleton commented that the Bloomington Park members have always supported us
in the past, such as when we were first proposing the Anderson Lake Park or when
the highways were widened, they have always taken the deer corridor into considera-
tion.
Kingrey questioned Rahr as to the status of the Environmental Assessment. Rehr
responded that a developer can apply for grading permits, but must submit the
environmental assessment before the Technical Advisory Committee, and the EQC can
stop the project at any point. Kingrey asked whether the City of Bloomington would
stand on the decision of the assessment. Rehr answered that they will abide by the u '
EQC's decision.
Rohr added that petitions have been presented to the EQC with two groups of signa-
tures: 1,400 from Bloomington and 400 from surrounding areas of Bloomington.
Jessen asked to what extent the Hennepin County Reserve District Board has been
involved. Rehr responded that Mr. Weaver, representing that body, had written a
letter to the City Council expressing approval of the corridor. 4
Rater suggested that a copy of the environmental assessment be requested by Eden
Prairie. Jessen felt that we would receive a copy because we are involved. He
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added that at the time the assessment is filed with the W.. they mast, by law.
distribute a copy to all affected persons giving these parties a certain length
of time to comment. He indicated that he did not feel we should get into Bloomington's
land use decision making, but felt that Eden Prairie was definitely involved. sf '.
Choiniere expressed his opinion that it was important that we make a reoommendation,
regardless of Bloomington's 'building plans, because of the importance of what we are �+
trying to preserve.
MJTION:Kingrey moved that we recommend to the Council that Eden Prairie issue a
statement to the EQC that we support a complete and thorough Environmental Assess-
ment to determine the effect of the proposed developments so that the goals of the �k
Anderson Lakes/Tierne!r's Woods/Hyland Lake Parks Complex, which have been the basis
of a great amount of public investment. can be achieved,; that the proposed Minnesota N
River Valley Wildlife and Recreation area may be affected by this proposalt and that
the City of Eden Prairie will be a participant in the review and receive notice of
the assessment in the related matter. Upton seconded. motion carried with a vote of
5-1, with Choiniere casting the dissenting vote, because he felt the statement of
support should be sent directly to the EQC from the PR & N Commission.
Kingrey added a request that copies be distributed to the Metro Council, Highland
Park Resez", Bloomington Council, Bloomington Natural Resomcces Commission: and Senator F_..
Mondale's office.
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Southwest Bloomington Dem Ig ►ent Provosal (contid)
Garen commented that he preferred to take the action and inform the Council,
but Would support the Motion.
Rahr indicated that he would[ keep the Commission informed on any further
developments.
V. RECOMMENDATIONS AND Rffia0RT8
A. &Mrta of GommissI20=
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1. CounQiltpw eras
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Middleton spoke to the item of concern expressed during the last meeting
concerning representation by a City Staff mamber on the building•committee.
She said they have a good dollar amount and the facilities to be inoluded,
and at the preliminary design stage they will request participation by
the City, Community Bd, and general community. She indicated that the
date set for the bond issue was October 19, pending approval of the finan-
cial picture. She added that a community use type swimming pool will be
a separate issue. She spoke to an intensive one session kind of planning
meeting which was often used in planning facilities, at which a strong
recommendation or alternatives are worked out for road plan :location etc..
C to be held at Forest Hills Mamentary in the UtG.
Helmer questioned the issue of co—mity pool. Middleton responded that
this was pending some agreement with the City on the operation and main-
tenanoe of the pool, and that it Would have to be located at Round Fake
rather than as an addition to the present high school because it is a
commainity use type.
Jessen added that the School Board has appointed six representatives to
participate in this process to resolve the road conflict, because there
is a difference of opinion on the process of the road. Middleton added
there are community members in additon to school and city people represent••
ed, and Jessen will represent the City Council and Erickson the PR & NR
Commission.
Choiniere requested that his opinion be forwarded to Erickson, that he
was opposed to a four lane highway going through Bound hake PArk,and pre-
ferred minimal access roads.
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1. Devela=gat Pro22sals
a. Area H P�e,�,erra
Jensen spoke to the Staff Memo of August 13 and to the su=iarization
of the major question for this area -- public ve, primate open space
along the oreek, and to the Draft Agreement between the City and the
Preserve. He said that at the time the original PDD Concept Plan
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Area H_PrAqeM(cont'd)
received approval, most of the committments to public open space had been made,
and these have served as a basis for action taken since then. He added that the
original Plan did not contemplate my public open space on Area H, but that the
Purgatory Creek Study indicates that this area would be appropriate for a public
recreation open space eonneat-tng by major trail between Major Center Area and
Staring Lake, and therefore is the basis for this recommendation. In referring
to the Memo of August 139 he suggested that the Commission might consider modifi-
cation of nos. 10 & 11.
Discussion took place on the filling of part of the land and whether it met
with requirements of the Watershed District.
Commission membera concurred that we should have some idea of implementation
of the Purgatory Creek Study, which Jessen stated was the intent of this
recommendation. Jessen said there is a possibility that the Riley/Purgatory
Creek Watershed District and LAWCON may contribute toward the funding•,of this
Area.
Middleton inquired as to the value of this land, and whether the City can
afford to purchase it. Jessen responded that he will secure tbis' iniformation.
Choiniere commented that he felt we should maintain some kind of idea and ob-
jective for acquisition of open space and let people see and evaluate what it
Cis we are trying to do.
Choiniere asked whether that ood plain ordinance protects private parties from
invading entire flood plain and do we have to go public? Jessen responded that
it does provide for public use and that there are provisions for filling, but
does not provide for goals that the Purgatory Creek Study sets up for.
Garens expressed his opinion that we should find out the value of this land and
whether we can afford it, and feels there are other areas that would be more
appropriate to purchase. He asked what was so critical about these particular
20 acres. Jessen responded that the land is right in the middle, and that for
the City to purchase it later after it was filled would be very expensive. He
gadded that the flood plain ordinance was for the benefit of the public, and it
has provisions where land can be re-claimed and made buildable, and that it does
not give an undebatable mandate that it cannot be filled later.
MTION: Choiniere moved to accept the recommendations as outlined on Staff
Meow of August 13 pertaining to Preserve Area H. Middleton seconded, motion
carried with a vote of 5-1, with Upton:-casting the dissenting vote.
Garens called a five mirm a recess, and the meeting reamed at 9:30 P.M..
2• Conga derat on of Aezau s t1 on of T_Oo Lund PrORSCIZ
Jessen spoke to Memo of August 13, 1976 which stated that the property wax in
fact tax delinquent from the year 1969 and that the property owner is now being
served tax forfeiture paperer. He added that the City does not intend to proceed
with any acquisition in this situation.
MTION: Kiugrey moved to receive and file Memo of August 333s 1976, and to con-
tinue discussion with the gentleman and report back. Choiniere seconded,
motion carried uwU2J seoua1Y*
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3. RReai nnn'1 Parka Cani_tal_Jg►orovement Proms
Jessen referred to four parcels (Nagengast, Kopesky, Ingram, &
Hoeft) that have not been acquired and where we have made no pro-
gress. He said the City has not fulfilled its contrao-hwl arrange-
ment with the Metro Council on these parcels, and they have requested
from us our intentions. If steps are not taken to acquire these par-
cola., we will have to return the money received for noquisitlen•of
parcels at Anderson Lakes.
There was agreement that condemwation procedure was not a vary satis-
factory method, but there was no other alternative because of. failLure
to receive any response from property owners.
MOTIONS Kingrey moved that the City commence"eminent domain proceedinge"
to acquire the four parcels owned bys Nagangast, Kopesky, Ingram, &
Hoeft, and that the City request from the Metro Couuncil additional fwad-
ing of 01.75,000 for these purchases. Choiniere seconded, motion carried
unanimously.
Jessen spoke to the request by the Metro Council to revise figures on
the Capital Improvement Program for regional parks. He referred to
figures on Pg. 2 of Memo of August 13, 1976. He continued that because
of Council action regarding Lake Riley, he would suggest that further
hearings be held with people from the Lake Ailey area, as well as other
citizens in.the community prior to re-submitting a request for Regional
Funding for this area. Jessen added that he had talked further with the
Metro Council and they have indicated they may ask the Hyland Park Reserve
District to act in absence of Eden Prairie's proceeding. He said that
the feeling of the residents of Lake Riley was'that the City would lose all
control over the park, which he did not agree would happen. He felt•that
if the Hyland Park ReseraBDi.strict were to step in, we would lose that
control.
NDTIONs Choiniere moved to re-state the Capital Improvement Program for
Regional Parks as recommended by Jensen in Mena of August 13, 1976, exclud-
ing Lake Riley at this time to leave open for further deliberation.
Heiner seconded. Helmer withdrew his second. Kingrey seconded, and the
motion carried with a vote of 3-2•-1.
Choiniere — I'M* Helmer - "my*" Middleton - "abstain"
Gerona - "yay" Upton - "nay
Kingrey
Kingrey left the meeting at 9955 Pm.
Helmer requested information regarding total acreage the City has acquired, so as to
answer questions by residents. Jensen agreed to do thins plus listing of costs of
acouiring including amount received from the government.
4. Eden EM11:La Stables
Jessen answered general questions regarding this operation. He said the City
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will receive ,$5300 out or $5700 gross. He added that the City has
had to spend $4s000 for tearing down building, summer teen programs
cloan up and etc.. He added that we may The requested to pay rent
in lieu of to a. No Action: Required.
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A. Bryant Lake ORwmJL9na
1. LgW i Ooin on on Leke M
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Choiniere moved to receive and. file Metro of August 2, 1976 rot Control
of Lakes received from City Attorney Perbix. Upton seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
2. Season
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Choiniere moved to recommend to the Council the extension of the
operation of Bryant Lake to the middle of October. Upton seconded.
Middleton asked on what basis would park be open. Jessen said on a
limited basis, with a Park Attendant and Aide on the weekendsif
weather allows. Motion carried unanimously.
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A, 2gR,i tal Imn-0-XID0t Pr= m
1. Playgrounds & Trails
2, Community Parks
3, Other Facilities
MOTIONt Choiniere moved to postpone Capital Improvement Program discussion.
Upton seconded, motion oarrked:unani usly.
Helmer moved to adjourn at 1Ot10 P.M.. Upton seconded, motion carried.
Submitted by,
Donna Stanley
Recording Secretary
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