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PARKS RECREATION & NATURAL
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AGENDA
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PARKS,RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY,NOVEMBER 1, 1999 7:00 P.M.CITY CENTER
8080 MITCHELL ROAD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Richard Brown,Chair;Frantz Corneille,Claire Hilgeman,Don
Jacobson,Vicki Koenig,John Wilson
COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A.Lambert,Director of Parks,Recreation and Natural
Resources; Stuart A. Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural
Resources;Laurie Helling,Manager of Recreation Services
1. ROLL CALL
11. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
111. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—September 20, 1999
IV. PETITIONS.REOUESTS AND CQMMUNICATIONS
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V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
1. Cam Addition
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VI. OLD BUSINESS ;
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1, Community Survey
VII. NEW BUSINESS '
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Proposed Changes to Warming House Hours 4
Vill. REPORTS OF STAFF
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A. Reports ofCornnumity Center Manager
1. Parkina Prouram Articic in Eden Prairie High School Newsletter
13. Rcports of Manaacr of Rccrcation Services
I. Bo¢LJMitchell Award for Intcaratcd Rccrcation Prom
2. ADA Ruling on Intcmrctcr for Hockcy Program
Vill, ADJOURNMENT'
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PARKS,RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY,NOVEMBER 1,1999 7:00 PM CITY CENTER
8080 MITCHELL ROAD
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Richard Brown,Chair;Claire Hilgeman,Frantz Corneille,
Don Jacobson,Vicki Koenig,John Wilson
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COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A.Lambert,Director Parks and Recreation
Services;Stuart A.Fox,Manager of Parks and Natural
Resources;Laurie Helling,Manager of Recreation
Services;Rita Maiser,Recorder ?
I. ROLL CALL
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Chair Richard Brown called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.Hilgeman was not present.
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II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Corneille moved to approve the agenda. Koenig seconded the motion. There
were no additions to the agenda. The motion was approved 5-0.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES— Sentember 20.1999
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MOTION: Corneille moved to approve the September 20, 1999, minutes. Koenig
seconded. There were no corrections or additions.The motion was approved 5-0.
Koenig asked about the wording of the August 2, 1999, minutes in regard to the Shady Oak
Estates development. The minutes indicated that 2.7 acres of wetlands within this ?
development would be backfilled. Board members asked the staff that this figure be checked. R
Fox reported the amount of acreage to be tilled is.27, not 2.7 acres. j
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IV. PETITIONS REOUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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A. NONE !
V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
1. CAM Addition
The proposed development is 10 acres located north of West 82"d St.and oast of Dell
Road. The plan calls for 17 single-family lots with a 2.2 acre outlet.
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Scott Carlston of Carlston , Inc. was present, representing the developers. This
development adjoins a five-acre parcel that was developed last year. The Eckert house
will stay,but one other house will be removed. The 2.2-acre outlet will be dedicated to
the City.
Fox said there are a total of 90 significant trees. Tree loss will be 28%. Half of the
replacement trees will consist of coniferous trees; primarily along 82nd St.and the east
boundary. The street trees need to be moved outside of the right-of-way and on to the
front yards. The outlot is in the wetland, and will be marked with monuments as
specified in the new wetland ordinance.
Koenig asked why oaks are not being used for replacement trees. Carlston said he does
not yet know exactly what kind of trees will be planted. Fox said the landscaping
should be diverse and consist of maples, ash and linden. Carlston said he is
transplanting many pine trees between this development and the present "Pines"
development. As many trees as possible will be kept, and each lot will be custom
graded.
Jacobson asked if there would be an easement to approach the NURP pond for cleanout 1
purposes. Fox said cleanout of the pond will be minimal,and drainage will run into the j
wetland area to the west of the site. The wetland will be platted and dedicated to the
City.
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MOTION: Jacobson moved to approve the CAM developmeni ns recommended in
the staff report of October 8, 1999. Corneille seconded. The motion was approved 5-
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VI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Community Survey }
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Laurie Helling reported on the community survey being planned by city staff. There is
a need to obtain input and establish priorities. Information will be collected from the
1999 survey being conducted, along with staff input on needs and demands. A citizen
phone survey of about 100 households will be taken by Decision Resource. Focus is on
park and recreation needs.
Corneille asked how "demands" would be determined. Helling said"demands' could
include special interests, a list from the director, a "wish list" and priorities. Staff
would like the survey completed by the end of December, as the money for it is in the
2000 budget.
Vll. NEW BUSINESS
1. Pronosed Chanties to Warmine House Rules
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Nicole Weedman, Recreation Coordinator, was present to discuss proposed changes in
warming house schedules for the 1999-2000 season, Skating rinks that are the largest `
and most heavily used will have minimum reduction in hours open. One major reason
for the reduction of hours is the difficulty in finding and retaining warming house
attendants. Reasons for the difficulty in recruitment are that wages are too low as the
City is in competition with other area employers;and that usage of rinks has been down
in the last couple of years due to warm weather. Savings due to the cutbacks will result
in about$2400 in staffing costs.
Brown asked what kinds of people normally serve as rink attendants. Nicole said mostly
high school and some college kids. Human Resources sets wages based on neighboring
communities. Current wages are from$6.60 to$7.70 per hour.
Wilson asked if the hockey association is aware of the cutback proposal. Nicole said the
association uses the rinks between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.,and the hours being cut are either
early a.m. or late p.m.,so the new hours should have little impact on them.
Jacobson asked what the requirements for rink attendants are. Nicole said minimum age
is 16, with CPR or First Aid training desired. Last season 28 rink attendants were hired,
but four quit right away due to lack of hours. Hopkins and Minnetonka are hiring I
attendants as young as 14 years. Corneille wanted to know if a minimum amount of
hours could be guaranteed. Nicole said Hopkins has an incentive program for employee
attendance and that the staff would pursue the issue with Human Resources.
MOTION: Wilson moved to approve the proposed changes in warming house and
skating rink hours for the 1999-2000 season as recommended in the staff report of
September 30, 1999. Koenig seconded. The motion was approved 5-0.
VIII. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. Report of Community Center Manaeer
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1. Parking Program Article in Eden Prairie High School Newsletter j
Helling reported on an article in the high school newsletter supporting the new '
parking policy for the Community Center Parking Lot. ,
Brown said there are still concerns about speeding in the Community Center Parking
Lot,and speeding on to Valley View Road. Fox said the police cannot tag cars until '
they are out the school parking lots.
B. Renorix of the Manager of Recreating Services
I. Dogg/Mitchell Award for Integrated Recreation Programs
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The award shows Eden Prairie's Parks and Recreation Dept. is dedicated to
providing people with developmental disabilities high quality recreational j
activities.
2. ADA Ruling on Interpreter for Hockey Program
This ruling determined that the Cottage Grove Athletic Association must provide a
hearing-impaired hockey player with an interpreter at the association's expense.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Jacobson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Corneille seconded. The
meeting adjourned.
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