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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A. McCullough said this land will be dedicated at
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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.
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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,
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Lois Boettcher
Recording Secretary