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SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL AND
EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1990 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL
7600 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
COUNCILMEMBERS: Gary D. Peterson, Mayor; Richard
Anderson, Jean Harris, Patricia Pidcock,
Douglas Tenpas
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Raiford Baker, chairperson; Karon Joyer,
Paul Karpinko, David Kuechenmeister, Pat
Richard, Del Vanderploeg
COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A. Lambert, Director of Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources
7:30 I. ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 2 . 1990
7:35 IV. DISCUSSION WITH CITY COUNCIL - CONTINUED FROM JULY
10, 1990
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1. Discussion of the City Survev
2. Future Park Bond Referendum
3 . Landscaping Medians
4. Trails and sidewalk Poli
5. Other Issues Proposed by Council and Commission
Members
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
9:00 VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Reauest from den Prairie Boosters
9:10 VIII. REPORTS OF, COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. Reports of Director of RRNR
1. Egool ut i on No. 90-187/6nowdrifters
Sn wmobile Trail
B. Reports of Manager of Recreation services
1. Venter Care License Requirements
9:25 IX. AWOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE: Refer to packet from July 30, 1990 special meeting
for Item IV-# 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL AND
EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, August 6, 1990 7 :30 p.m. , City Hall
7600 Executive Drive
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Gary Peterson, Mayor; Richard
Anderson, Jean Harris,
Douglas Tenpas
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Patricia Pidcock
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Bud Baker, chairperson;
Karon Joyer, Paul Karpinko,
David Kuechenmeister, Pat
Richard, Del Vanderploeg
COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert. Director of
Parks, Recreatio and Natural
Resources; Barb Cross,
Landscape Architect, Lyndell
Frey, Manager of Recreation
Services
I. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by chairperson,
Bud Baker.
1•I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Lambert asked that the discussion of the City survey and
future bond referendum be moved to later on the agenda.
Anderson added IV. E. 1. Discussion on Bluffs and Floodplain
Along Minnesota River.
Lambert added IV. E. 2. Signs in Parks.
MOTION: Richard moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Vanderploeg seconded the motion and it passed 5-0.
III . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 2, 1990
MOTION: Richard moved to approve the minutes as printed.
Kuechenmeister seconded the motion and it passed 5-0.
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IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request from Eden Prairie Boosters
Refer to memo dated August 3, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
and letter dated July 30, 1990 from Charles Tebelius.
Lambert introduced Chuck Tebelius, former President
of the Eden Prairie Boosters. The Boosters are requesting
authorization to install a- swimming team records board
near the swimming pool at the Community Center. The
only concern staff had about the request was the use
colors other than the existing colors. Since that
time, however, the Boosters have agreed to a black
board with white letters and Eden Prairie Eagles in
red across the top of the board.
Tebelius showed the conunission pictures of the type
of board they are proposing, along with a sample of
the letters and colors.
Baker asked how much of the sign is red as opposed
to the other colors. Tebelius said the board has a
black background with white letters and the words,
Eden Prairie Eagles, is the only red on the sign.
Lambert said that in order to install the sign at the
preferred location, the security light would have to
be moved or part of the grill on the alarm bell would
be covered. Staff is not in favor of covering the
alarm bell so the security light will have to be moved.
Cost to move this light is unknown.
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Tebelius said that he had received a rough estimate ?
of $300 to move the light. This record board will
be the property of the school system. The Boosters
are requesting approval for installation of the board
and some assistance with the cost of installation.
Baker asked what can be done to prevent other swimming
teams such as the Foxjets from requesting a records
board.
Vanderploeg asked what is the cost of the board. Tebelius
said it will cost approximately $3800.
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Kuechenmeister asked how much the pool is used by the
Foxjets. Lambert said the Foxjets use the pool year
around.
Joyer asked if the Foxjets request a board, is there
enough room to install another one. Tebelius said
that this board will be located over the men' s locker r
room and there is enough room for a similar board over
the women ' s locker room.
MOTION: Vanderploeg moved to recommend approval of
the Boosters request to install a records board at
the Community Center with the provision that the board
meets color code requirements and that expense to the w
City be .limited to moving the security light not to
exceed $200 with the remaining cost to be paid for
by the school. Karpinko seconded the motion and it
passed 5-0.
Tenpas said he feels that $300 is not a large amount
of money and the City should pick up the entire cost
to move the security light.
Anderson and Peterson disagreed, stating that it is
a high school records board and it should be installed
at school expense.
MOTION: Anderson moved to concur with the commission' s
recommendation and that the cost to move the security
light be paid for by the school district. Tenpas seconded
the motion and it passed 4-0.
V. DISCUSSION WITH CITY COUNCIL - CONTINUED FROM JULY 10,
1990
A. Discussion of the City Survey
B. Future Park Bond Referendum
Lambert introduced Bill Morris of Decision Resources,
Ltd. who led the City survey. Morris was present at
the meeting to give a summary of the survey regarding
parks, recreation and natural resources issues, as
well as give a recommendation on whether a bond referendum
f should be considered in the future.
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Morris said that one of the key findings of the survey
was the sensitivity of residents to property taxes.
70% rated taxes as being high or extremely high.
About 65% of the voters could be expected to turn out
for the November election. The main opposition to
the referendum are homeowners 55 years of age and older
and these are the people that will come to vote versus
the young renters who are in favor of the referendum.
Morris said that they recommend a referendum be held
in a presidential election year when there will be
a higher percentage of voters. If the referendum was
expanded to include more issues, this would not attract
more people. Even more difficult is the fact that
the parks and recreation areas in the City are so highly
rated and a need for additional facilities is not seen.
C Baker said that the need for additional facilities
is not immediate, but they will be inadequate in the
near future, as we had over 700 kids in kindergarten.
Morris said he feels that the City needs a newsletter
to make people aware of future needs.
Anderson said that there are some high priority items
mentioned in the survey, but none of these can be
accomplished without a bond referendum.
Morris said that residents of Eden Prairie are not
cheap by any means, but they do not have disposable
income to spend, even if some of these items are important
to them. Planning should be continued, but better
communication is essential. The survey also showed
that most residents want to stay in the community for
a long period of time.
Baker asked if the survey covered a cross section of
the City. Morris said yes and that the school district
confirmed this.
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Tenpas said he does not feel the opposition to a bond
referendum is that people do not have disposable income,
but rather that they feel the amount of taxes they
are already paying on their income is enough.
Tenpas asked if there was a high percentage of business
owners answering the survey. Morris said yes.
Morris added that when trying to pass a referendum
for the third time, a City must make certain that it
will pass.
Harris commented that residents are not aware of how
the City is run and there are also many new residents
in the area.
The City Council and Commission thanked Decision
Resources , Ltd. for their input and opinion regarding
the City survey.
C. Landscaping Medians
Refer to memo dated June 26, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
Lambert said that there have been discussions in the
past which have included the possibility of installation
of trees and flower beds at a limited number of
intersections along with a landscaping plan for all
of Prairie Center Drive. The Commission has also
discussed improving the image of Eden Prairie by
landscaping or planting flowers along State and County
roads entering City limits.
Baker said that the issue which kept coming up was
doing something that would add to the beauty of the
City. The commission has discussed having volunteers
do the planting and maintaining of the flowers or trees
and possibly forming a garden club to assist with
planning, along with the expertise of the landscape
architect and vocational school. He asked if there
is any money available for a project of this type.
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Anderson gave the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission credit for the flowers which were planted
in the City parks this year. He feels that a watering
system would be necessary to maintain plantings and
that it would also be important to insure that salt
used along roadways in the winter would not damage
the plantings . He said although the City does not
have enough money at this time to really begin the
landscaping project, planning should be started. He
added that the type of plantings chosen should be easy
to maintain.
Tenpas said although the landscaping plan is a good ;
idea, the problem is money. A decision has to be made
on the best use of available funds. He would like
to look into corporate sponsorship.
Peterson said that according to the City survey, people
C are not interested in any extras at this time. To
them, the City spending money on landscaping roadways
and maintaining the plantings would seem like a waste
of money. He added that it would be counter-productive
to passing a bond referendum and there will be a better
time in the future for a project of this type.
Peterson added that mowing and maintaining roadways
is important at this time although using business sponsors
and volunteers to begin a landscaping plan would be
acceptable.
Anderson said he feels this project should be started
early, perhaps in one or two areas. He suggested using
the kids in the Tree Trust Program. Lambert said he
will look into the availability of this program.
Anderson asked if the City still uses kids for summer
work such as painting, etc. Lambert said there are
about 45 kids working this summer.
Anderson said that a garden club could be used for
planning and kids could be used for planting and
maintaining. He suggested the City ask developers
to install watering systems in wider medians.
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Harris said a landscaping plan stresses the environment
and gets people involved in a project that they can
work on together.
Kuechenmeister suggested that persons on a work release
program could be used on this project.
Anderson cited an example of the Cardinal Creek area
where the neighborhood has developed a landscaping
plan which is maintained by the residents. He felt - '
that other neighborhoods could begin similar projects
and perhaps the City could use a contest to encourage
this.
Richard said that the intent of the Commission was
to begin a landscaping project with little or no help
from the City, but want the City to support the idea
and have local businesses support it.
C_ Anderson said that since the Parks, Recreation and
Natural Resources Commission suggested the landscaping
plan, it is their project and they should bring ideas
to the City Council.
Richard asked about landscaping the downtown area. 1
Tenpas said that there are different landscaping
requirements in this area.
Peterson said that the City does not have as much
authorization to require irrigation as it does to
landscaping itself.
Vanderploeg commented that businesses donating money
for the landscaping project may wish to be recognized
by a sign on the site.
Joyer volunteered to gather information on starting
a garden club and will work with Lori Helling.
D. Trails and Sidewalk Policy
Refer to memo dated June 26, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
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Lambert said the problem is the location where sidewalks
are required. The Parks , Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission has been recommending sidewalks on one side
of the street and the Planning Commission has been
recommending sidewalks on both sides of the street.
On collector streets, trails are required and sidewalks
on one side of the street have been recommended in
residential areas.
Lambert added that residents often do not want a sidewalk
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should be increased from 50 feet to 60 feet if sidewalks
are required on both sides of the street.
Cross said that it is the responsibility of the City
to shovel sidewalks which are done on a priority basis.
Anderson feels there needs to be a set policy which
is agreed upon. Lambert said that the Parks, Recreation
and Natural Resources Commission has been following
the policy, but the Planning Commission has been exceeding
the policy.
Tenpas felt that policy should be left as it is with
sidewalks required on one side of the street. Additional
costs would be involved if more sidewalks were
constructed.
Anderson added that he feels it is important to make
the connection on unfinished sidewalks on major arteries.
Harris asked about the shoveling policy. Lambert said
that sidewalks which are considered major routes to
school are plowed first with others following in a
priority order.
Anderson commented that since ridership on buses is
increasing , will the bus stop areas be plowed. Lambert
said this will be discussed.
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E. Bluffs and Floodplain Along Minnesota River
Anderson said that areas in the City containing waterways
were acquired in the 1960 's. The Purgatory Creek plan
was done in the mid 1970 ' s and he feels the river bluffs
and floodplain along the Minnesota River have a lot
of potential. Planning should be done at this time
to clean up the river and preserve the land similar
to the Purgatory Creek area. He suggested that the
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission
and City Council take a trip down the river, either
by boat or on the trails. Lambert will look into options
and costs.
F. Signs in Parks
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Lambert said that there are signs on public park property
advertising open houses, etc. This is against City
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` the offending businesses advising them of the ordinance.
Anderson suggested that the signs be removed after
they have been up for an agreed upon time.
Peterson agreed with Lambert's suggestion to send the
businesses a letter advising them of the ordinance.
Lambert asked about the air museum sign along Staring
Lake Park. He questioned whether the City could require
that it be moved. Peterson said that it is difficult
to selectively enforce ordinances.
VI. OLD BUSINESS ;
None
V11. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. Reports of Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources
1. Resolution No. 90-187/Snowdrifters Snowmobile Trail
Refer to memo dated July 26, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks , Recreation and Natural Resources.
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Lambert said that this is a standard resolution
for a government agency such as the City to be
supporting this trail.
MOTION: Joyer moved to approve the resolution as
printed. Richard seconded the motion and it passed
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B. Reports of Manager of Recreation Services
.; 1. Center Care License Requirements
Frey said that the City was notified by the Department
of Human Service three weeks ago that the center
care program is being run incorrectly. The maximum
stay of three hours is correct, but parents using
the program must be on site. Two additional costs
involved in licensing are to hire a person with
an early childhood development degree and the
requirement of having two staff people present
at all times regardless of the number of children.
Frey added that the center served 2800 children
in the past year and has made $580. Liz Thompson
was hired as the director of the center about a
month ago and has the requirements for licensing.
An option that is being considered to offset the
additional cost of licensing is to offer daycare
in the morning and a kindergarten extended day
program in the afternoon.
Joyer asked about a lunch program. Frey said that
the children would bring their lunch and milk or
juice would be provided.
Frey added that a minimum of ten kids would be
required with a maximum of 20. There would have
to be two teachers and an aide. He projects that
the center should make about $500 profit per month
after the $300 that is being lost on childcare.
Baker asked if the present director leaves, would
the budget allow the hiring of another person.
Frey said yes.
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Richard asked what would happen if -the kids forget
to brine; their lunch. Frey said they would be
prepared.
Joyer added that there will be requests for a hot
lunch program.
MOTION: Joyer moved to recommend approval of the
licensing of the center care program and the addition t'
of a kindergarten extended day program.
Kuechenmeister seconded the motion and it passed
5-0.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Karpinko moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Richard seconded the motion and it passed 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lois Boettcher
Recording Secretary
AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1990 7:30 P.M. , CITY HALL
7600 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Raiford Baker, chairperson; E:aron Joyer,
Paul Karpinko, David Kuechenmeister, Pat
Richard, Del Vanderploeg
COMMISSION STAFF: Robert A. Lambert, Director of Parks,
Recreation and Natural Resources
7:30 I. ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7 :35 III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 10 & 30 AUGUST 6 1990
7:40 IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
1. Bluffs West 9th
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2. Cedar Ridge 2nd Addition
8:00 V. OLD BUSINESS
1. City Beautification
8:15 VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review Policy on Permits for Temporary Shelters
Tents, or Canopies in City Parks
2. Cooperative Agreement with School District to
Improve Backstops for Baseball and Soccer Fields
at Round Lake Park
3. Consider Name for Park Ad cent to Northwest
Racauet Club
4. Resolution--Congratulating Girl 's 16 and Under
Fast Pitch Softball Team
5. Resolution with State of Minnesota for Bicycle
Trail Easement
6. Consider Options for Tours of the River Valley
7. ProRosal for Consultant Services for Acquisition
of Property and Easements Negessary to Proceed
with 1st Phase of Purgatory Creek Preservation
Area .
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Cooperative Agreement Between U S. Department
of Interior and the City of Eden Prairie
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9. Clean Water Partnership Grant Application/Bryant
Lake
9:15 IX. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. Reports of Manager of Recreation Services
1. Report on 4th of July
2. Report on Torch Run/Celebrate Minnesota
B. Reports of Athletic- Coordinator
1. Recommendation on Policy Concerning
Outstanding Checks
2. Final Reports - 1990
a. Snow Softball Tournament
b. Men's Boot Hockey
c. Volleyball Clinic
d. Men's Broomball
e. Winter Men's Hocggv
f. Men's Volleyball
g. Open Gym Program
IX. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
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EIDEN PRAIRIE PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Monday, August 20, 1990 7:30 p.m. , City Hall
7600 Executive Drive
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Bud Baker, chairperson;
Karon Joyer, Paul Karpinko,
David Kuechenmeister
COMMISISON MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Richard, Del Vanderploeg
COMMISSION STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director of
Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources, Barb Cross,
Landscape Architect, Laurie
Helling, Manager of Recreation
Services
I. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by chairperson,
Bud Baker.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Lambert added VI. J. Petition Against Trails Along Sterling
Fields.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 10 & 30, August 6, 1990
MOTION: Joyer moved to approve the minutes as printed.
Kuechenmeister seconded the motion and it passed 4-0 .
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. Bluffs West 9th
Refer to staff report dated August 10, 1990.
Cross introduced Mary McCawley of Hedlund Engineering.
McCawley said the proposal is for a 25 lot subdivision
in the Bluffs West Subdivision. A sidewalk is proposed
from east to west along the subdivision. 9.3 acres
will be dedicated to the City which includes three
outlots. Variances will be required on three lots.
Each lot on the site will average 30, 000 sq. ft. Almost
600 caliper inches of trees will be replaced, but the
developer is required for an additional 568 caliper
inches in Bluffs West. An 8 ' wide asphalt path will
be constructed by the developer from the cul-de-sac
to the bridge across the creek along the existing driveway
at the time of street construction.
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Cross said that although the 55 ' street width is less
than code it is being allowed because the developer
is dedicating land to the City. She added that the
second variance is for back lot line setback. The
justification for approval of this variance is low
density.
Cross commented that there will be a small amount of
grading in the conservancy area, but staff felt that
it was better to have a cul-de-sac rather than a private
road. She added that tree loss is average at 35%.
Joyer asked if there has been any discussion regarding
the erosion problems in this area. McCawley said there ;
will most likely be an agreement between the developer s
and the City before a building permit is acquired.
Karpinko asked if there is a time frame to complete
tree replacement. Cross said they are considering
either a letter of credit or bond to insure that the
trees are replaced in a timely manner. i
Lambert said he feels that for the Commission to set
a time frame for tree replacement would not be
unreasonable.
Cross added that the existing roadway will be used
to install a trail going directly from this development
to Homeward Hills Park.
Kuechenmeister asked if the drainage and erosion issues J�
will go to the City Engineer before going to the Watershed '1
District. Cross said yes.
MOTION• Joyer moved to recommend approval
West 9th pg of Bluffs
provided there is a prior agreement regarding
erosion before a building permit is issued and a
recommendation of bonding with a deadline for tree
replacement. Karpinko seconded the motion and it passed
4-0.
B. Cedar Ridge 2nd Addition
Refer to staff report dated July 20, 1990.
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Cross introduced Lee Johnson of Westar Properties.
She said this is a flat site with no trees. The school
was concerned at one time with the playground' s close
proximity to the homes. Since that time, the developer
has added trees as a buffer. Sidewalks have been
constructed on both sides of the street because of
the close proximity to the school.
Kuechenmeister asked about development in the wetlands .
Cross said that this site is located across the street
from the wetlands. Johnson added that storm drainage
will go to the existing wetland area as it does now,
although there will be an outlet in the future.
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Baker asked what the City' s plans are for these fields.
Lambert said the City has suggested they could be used
for T-ball.
MOTION: Karpinko moved to recommend approval of Cedar
Ridge 2nd Addition per staff recommendation.
CKuechenmeister seconded the motion.
On call for discussion, Lambert asked if all sidewalks
lead to the school road. Cross said yes.
The Commission had a discussion regarding access points
to the school. Baker suggested there should be an
access directly to the playground site from this
subdivision.
AMENDED MOTION: Kuechenmeister moved to amend the motion
by recommending that the developer explore alternative
access points to the school. Karpinko seconded the
motion and it passed 4-0.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. City Beautification
Refer to memo dated August 8, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
Baker commented that there are both men' s and women's
garden clubs at both the state and national levels.
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Kuechenmeister said he had spoken to a teacher at the
vo-tech in design and construction, who expressed an
interest in using the Eden Prairie city beautification
project as coursework for his class. He suggested
that Barb Cross could coordinate the project to see
that it follows City code, etc. The next step is to
decide on which areas to begin.
Karpinko cited an example of Rochester, NY of landscaping
medians. He suggested that perhaps developers could
make up some caliper inches in this way. Lambert said
there are potential problems in using tree replacement
w funds for shrubs or flowers, but trees would be a
possibility.
Joyer said she feels the Commission needs to discuss
some smaller areas to accomplish in the near future
and see how the garden club concept goes over.
Lambert suggested with beginning at the Senior Center
or one of the parks, Miller Spring or the old library
site near Round Lake.
After discussion, it was decided that the Commission
will look at these sites on Monday, August 27 at 6:00
p.m.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review Policy on Permits for Temporary Shelters, Tents
Zr Canopies in City Parks
Refer to memo dated August 15, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
Lambert said he received a request to erect a tent
at Staring Lake Park for a company picnic. He refused
the request and the person contacted one of the members
of the City Council. Lambert added that there are
limited facilities in the parks for parking and picnics
and he recommends that the existing policy remain in
effect.
Joyer asked how many sites are included where tents
are allowed on hockey rinks. Lambert said there are
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MOTION: Kuechenmeister moved to strongly .recommend
that the existing policy limiting temporary shelters ,
tents and, canopies in City parks remain in effect.
Karpinko seconded the motion and it passed 4-0.
B. Cooperative Agreement with School District to Improve
Backstops for Baseball and Soccer Fields at Round Lake j
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Refer to memo dated August 3, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
Lambert said that the only solution to guarantee that
foul balls will not fly 'into neighboring yards is to
install a net from over home plate to the backstop.
This would require bringing the existing backstop height
to 20 ' and installing 35 ' high poles at each end,
connecting a cable and installing a net from that cable
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back to the existing backstop. Cost of this project
is approximately $12,000. 3
To eliminate soccer balls from flying over the fence,
a chain link fence is recommended along the entire
length of the school property boundary. Cost would
be approximately $5000.
It is suggested that the cost of these two items be
shared between the City and the school.
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Joyer asked where the funds for these projects will
come from. Lambert said money could be taken from
general fund reserves.
MOTION: Karpinko moved to recommend approval of the
backstop improvements for baseball and soccer fields
per staff recommendation. Kuechenmeister seconded a
the motion and it passed 4-0.
C. Consider Name for Park Adjacent to Northwest Racquet
Club J
Refer to memo dated August 16, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
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Lambert said that two acres of land around the water
tower near Northwest Racquet Club will be developed
in the next two years. Suggested names for the park
include Holasek Park (for the original owner of the
land and also the street name) , Pinnacle Park (this
is a high area of the City and a street name) , Tower
Park (for the highest water tower in Eden Prairie)
or Highpoint Park (one of the highest points in the
City) .
Kuechenmeister said that Holasek Park is difficult
to pronounce and to remember and he likes Pinnacle
Park. Karpinko agreed.
Joyer said that she favors Tower Park because it will
make the park easy to find.
MOTION: Kuechenmeister moved to recommend naming the
park near Northwest Racquet Club Pinnacle Park. Karpinko
seconded the motion and it passed 3-1.
D. Resolution Congratulating Girl ' s 16 and Under Fast
Pitch Softball Team
This is an information item only.
E. Resolution with State of Minnesota for Bicycle Trail
Easement
Refer to memo dated August 13 , 1990 from Barb Cross,
Landscape Architect.
Cross said this trail is near City Hall and will be
used to complete a section of trail.
This is an information item only.
F. Consider Options for Tours of the River Valley
Refer to memo dated August 15, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.
The Commission discussed the various options to tour
the River Valley.
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MOTION: Joyer moved to recommend Option 2 which is
a tour by bus and possibly taking a river tour in the
future. Karpinko seconded the motion and it passed
4-0.
G. Proposal for Consultant Services for Acquisition of
Property and Easements Necessary to Proceed with 1st
Phase of Purgatory Creek Preservation Area
Refer to memo dated August 16, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks . Recreation and Natural Resources.
Lambert recommended that a consultant be hired to speak
with the property owners about acquiring land in the
Purgatory Creek Recreation Area. Staff does not have
available time to do this and he feels that Don Brauer
is best suited for the position, as he has been involved y
with all the major planning in this area.
Kuechenmeister asked if there is a requirement to obtain
quotes for projects over a certain dollar amount.
Lambert said that sealed bids are required for amounts
over $15, 000.
MOTION: Kuechenmeister moved to recommend approval
of the hiring of Don Brauer as a consultant to secure
property rights and easements for development of the
Purgatory Creek Recreation Area at a cost not to exceed
$10,000. Karpinko seconded the motion and it passed
4-0.
H. Cooperative Agreement Between U.S. Department of Interior
and the City of Eden Prairie
Refer to memo dated July 26, 1990 from Bob 'Lambert,
Director of Parks , Recreation and Natural Resources.
Lambert said that the City asked for financial and
consulting assistance in the design and construction
of an outlet structure for the Purgatory Creek Recreation
Area.
MOTION: Joyer moved to recommend approval of the
cooperative agreement between the U.S. Dept. of Interior
and the City of Eden Prairie. Karpinko seconded the
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I. Clean Water Partnership Grant Application/Bryant Lake 1
Refer to memo dated August 16, 1990 from Bob Lambert,
Director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resouces.
Lambert said that staff from the Hennepin Parks District ol
and the Metro Council have indicated a concern about
the decline in the water quality of Bryant Lake. Barr
Engineering , consulting firm for the Watershed District,
does not agree. The Watershed District is proposing
to seek funds from the Minnesota Clean Water Partnership
Program to conduct a feasibility study to determine
the feasibility of various water quality preservation
measures. Staff recommends supporting and co-sponsoring
a grant application.
MOTION: Kuechenmeister moved to recommend supporting
and co-sponsoring a Clean Water Partnership Program
grant application to protect the water quality of Bryant
Lake. Joyer seconded the motion and it passed 4-0.
J. Petition Against Trail Along Sterling Fields
Lambert said that residents in this area were sent
a letter on August 7 about the City' s intent to construct
a trail. The area has been designated for a trail
since the early 1980' s and was included on the last
bond referendum. Since the bond referendum was not
passed, it was included in the 1990 budget.
Residents feel it is safe for kids to walk along Boyd
Avenue and do not want a trail. No action is required
at this time. The issue will be discussed at the City
Council meeting tomorrow night.
IX. REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF
A. Reports of Manager of Recreation Services
1. Report on 4th of July
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Helling said that attendance was between 10,000-
15,000, donations were $8500 with 30 businesses
contributing. New concessions were provided by
the Jaycees and several new food items were added.
HITZ was the new musical entertainment this year.
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Baker said he feels that parking needs to be
considered and suggested using shuttle buses.
Lambert feels the event is large enough already
and that shuttle buses would be caught in the traffic
as much as anyone else.
The Commission had a discussion on handicapped
parking.
2. Report on Torch Run/Celebrate Minnesota
Helling reported that there were 75 runners
participating with 500-1000 people in attendance.
A complete report was included in the packets.
B. Reports of Athletic Coordinator
1. Recommendation on Policy Concerning Outstandina
Checks
Refer to memo dated August 14, 1990 from Bob Lanzi,
Athletic Coordinator.
Helling said there have been some problems with
checks not clearing for hockey registration. Staff
is recommending that returning teams be required
to pay the registration fee by the registration
meeting and the checks to be deposited immediately.
All new and returning teams that register after
the meeting would be required to pay with a cashiers
check.
MOTION: Joyer moved to recommend approval of the
new hockey registration payment policy.
Kuechenmeister seconded the motion and it passed
4-0.
2. a. Snow Softball Tournament
b. Men' s Boot Hockey
C. Volleyball Clinic
d. Men' s Broomball
e. Winter Men ' s Hockey.
f . Men' s Volleyball
g. Open Gym Program
These are information items only.
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X. ADJOURNMENT
MOT10N: Karpinko moved to adjourn the meeting at 10 :00
p.m. Kuechenmeister seconded the motion and it passed
4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois Boettcher
Recording Secretary
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