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EAGAN
PARKS
AND
RECREATION
1992
WINTER
PROGRAMS
CITY OF EAGAN
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
681 -4660
TDD 454 -8535
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CITY OF EAGAN REGISTRATION FORM
Parent(s) Name:
Other Emergency Contact: Phone:
I, the undersigned, parent or guardian or participant, do hereby agree to allow the individual(s)
named herein to participate in the aforementioned activity(ies), and I further agree to indemnify, and
hold the City harmless from and against any and all liability for any injury which may be suffered by
the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with, his /her participation in
this activity
Parent or Participant Signature Date
CITY OF EAGAN REGISTRATION FORM
Participant's Name Parent(s) Name: Child's Birthdate: Age:_
Address•
Phone: (H) (W) /Parent: Other Emergency Contact:
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CITY OF EAGAN REGISTRATION FORM
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I, the undersigned, parent or guardian or participant, do hereby agree to allow the individual(s)
named herein to participate in the aforementioned activity(ies), and I further agree to indemnify, and
hold the City harmless from and against any and all liability for any injury which may be suffered by
the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with his /her participation in
this activity
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I, the undersigned, parent or guardian or participant, do hereby agree to allow the individual(s)
named herein to participate in the aforementioned activity(ies), and I further agree to indemnify, and
hold the City harmless from and against any and all liability for any injury which may be suffered b
the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with, his /her participatio
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RECREATION REGISTRATION
RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION
The preferred method of registration is mail -in or drop box. No mass registration
session is held. Activities with limited space may fill before the registration
deadline.
REGISTER BY MAIL OR DROP BOX
Mail -in and drop box registrations will be processed in random order beginning
December 9, 1996. The drop box is located on the south circular driveway near
the Municipal Center main entrance.
Mailing address:
Eagan Parks and Recreation
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
If you prefer to register in person, that can be accommodated
beginning December 10. Enter the Municipal Center through the east door.
PAYMENT
Checks, written to the City of Eagan, must be attached to the registration form.
Please do not send cash. If using Visa or MasterCard fill in all pertinent information
requested on the registration form.
TELEPHONE REGISTRATION
If you wish to register via telephone using your Visa or MasterCard, you may do so
g December 11, 1996 during regular office hours. Telephone 681 -4660
• einnin TDD 454 - 8535). Do not leave a voice mail message.
CONFIRMATION
Letters of confirmation are not sent. You will be contacted if your first choice of
an activity is not available. You may enclose a stamped, self- addressed envelope
if you wish confirmation.
REFUND POLICY
Registration fees for programs cancelled by Parks and Recreation will be fully
refunded. Participant requests for refunds prior to the registration deadline will be
honored subject to whether funds have already been expended for tickets, supplies
and services or whether persons on a wait list can be registered. Partial refunds after
an activity begins will be subject to a reduction of expenses already expended. No
refunds for team activities.
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REGISTRATION CHANGE
Requests to change activity locations, sections or times for registrations already
completed will be accommodated on a space available basis.
EQUAL ACCESS POLICY o RECREATION PROGRAMS
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities wishing to attend or participate in City of
Eagan recreation programs are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of
the event. If a notice of Tess that 96 hours is received, the City will make every
attempt to provide the aids. However, this may not be possible with short notice.
SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited amount of scholarship funding is available. For information, call Parks and
ecreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535).
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HELP WANTED!
Job o penings exist for Winter Recreation Leaders.' These positions
supervise th e shelters at all skating sites and the tubing hill.'' Hours include
after school, evenings, weekends and school vacation days. The season
runs from December 18 through ecre
the end of February. Applications are
available by calling Parks and Ration at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535).
Pa range is o $7.18 per hour. Minimum age is 16.
There is a great need for staff to fill these positions. Please tell
everyone about the job openings and have them contact us as soon as
possible! Some shelters may not open if staffing is a problem.
FAMILY WINTER
FUN SITE
AT
BLACKNA PARK
Enjoy a variety of outdoor
fun at Blackhawk Park. Cross-
country ski on groomed classic
trails through the woods.
Slide on a bunny hill designed
especially for the little ones.
Skate on a pint -sized rink.
Warm up in the new shelter
building.
Initial plans are for the
shelter to be open from 12:00
Noon to 5:00 p.m. weekends
only. Depending on staff
availability and demand,
additional hours may be
offered. To express your
interest in weekday hours
contact Parks and Recreation.
The scheduled opening date is
December 21/22, weather
permitting.
Blackhawk Park is located
on Murphy Parkway just north
off of Deerwood Drive
between Blackhawk Road and
35E.
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HOLZ FARM
1996 was the first year for activities
at Historic Holz Farm. The site is
• located in the southeast corner of the.
City. A Spring Open House, Hog
Roast, Fall Festival, private rentals and
a school group tour highlighted the
year. 1997 will offer even more
opportunities for fun, education and
restoration efforts.
Much work has been accomplished
at the site. A new roof on the house,
new electric, a cleaned out and
renovated barn, painting of the milk
house and house, the furnace put back
into operation and the repair of
plumbing all took place. Loads of work
on the other buildings and grounds is
helping to create a beautiful setting.
There is a lot of work yet to do.
Volunteers and materials are needed to
make Holz Farm a reality. Contact
Parks and Recreation if you are
interested.•
The Friends of the Farm is a
separate, non - profit organization newly
created to help the City with
fundraising, repairs and restoration and
the programs on site. Membership
information can be sent to you also by
contacting Parks and Recreation.
Watch for a calendar of events for
1997 in the spring brochure! Visit the
country right here in the city!
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WALK AN® EIKE CLUB
50 miles -
100 miles
300 miles
500 miles
1,000 miles
lapel pin
- water bottle
- fanny pack
- t -shirt
- sweatshirt
Miles are accumulated as Ion
as you are a member. Stationary
bicycle and treadmill miles count
well! Contact Eagan Parks and
Recreation to join.
The winter quarter event will be
a Winter Family Fun Festival at
North River Hills Park in Burnsville.
Meet from 12:00 2:00 p.m.,
Sunday, February 9. There will be
ice skating, dog sled rides, prizes,
quinsee building and more. Cost
per person is $1.00. Register with
Burnsville Parks and Recreation at
895 -4500 by Friday, February 7.
The South of the River
Recreators co- sponsor a Walk and
Bike Club for all ages and abilities.
Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington,
Lakeville, Rosemount and Savage
participate in this program. For
$5.00 annual membership per
person, you receive a quarterly
newsletter, quarterly events and
awards for the incentive program.
The incentive program offers awards
for milestones achieved:
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• DISCOVER US!
RECREATION HOTLINE
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The Recreation Happenings Hotline
is on line 24 hours each day. A menu
of topics has been set up so that
residents can quickly hear specific
information. The menu and examples of
messages are as follows:
#1 Today's Activities:
Weather related activity
announcements, bus times, and
other daily information is provided.
This line is updated each weekday.
When weekend events require new
information for participants,
messages are updated as needed.
#2 Upcoming Special Events:
Information concerning activities
that will happen in two or three
weeks. This line usually features
community wide recreation
programs.
Seasonal Outdoor Facility
Information:
An estimate of when the outdoor
skating facilities will be ready, status
of the tubing hill and shelter •
building hours are examples of the
messages on this general information
line in the winter.
#4 Shelter Building/Facility
Reservation Information:
The "how to" of reservations for
pavilion, shelter buildings, ballfields
or skating rinks. Subject to the
season of the year,.information
about the facilities available for
reservations will be recorded.
#5 Registration Information:
Look for information concerning
mail -in and drop box registration.
The availability of Visa /MasterCard
is discussed. Updates on class
openings or available space will be
provided from time to time.
#6 Youth Athletic Association
Information:
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The hotline telephone numbers for
youth athletics are provided as a •
service to the community.
TUBE TIM
(For Adults with Disabilities)
Meet at the hill for a winter
thrill. A special get- together for
adults with disabilities at the Trapp
Farm Park tubing hill. Everything is
provided to help you enjoy
speeding downhill on a cushion of
air. Hot chocolate, snacks and a
roaring fire will warm you up for
more trips on the hill. Space is
limited. Sponsored by the South of
the River Recreators (Eagan, Apple
Valley, Burnsville, Farmington,
Lakeville, Prior Lake, Rosemount
and Savage), and River Valley
Project Explore and the Dakota Area
Recreation and Leisure Group.
DAT
4y Thursday, February 20
TIME?,
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
LOCATIONt
Trapp Farm Park
841 Wilderness Run Road
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$2.00 per person
REGISTRATIONt
Register with the River Valley
Project Explore, 431 -8735
(TTY 431 -8737) by Tuesday,
February 18.
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
The City of Eagan is committed
to the policy that all persons
have equal access to its
programs, facilities and
employment without regard to
race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, disability,
age, marital status,
sexual orientation or
status with regard to
public assistance.
WINTER FUN FEST
For Families of Youth with
Disabilities ages 18 & under
Enjoy a winter wonderland
including dog sled rides, open
skating, open gym, carnival
games and more!. Snacks will
be provided too! Sponsored by
a grant from the Minnesota
Recreation and Parks
Association and the South of
the River Recreators from the
cities of Eagan, Apple Valley,
Burnsville, Farmington,
Lakeville, Rosemount, Prior
Lake and Savage.
DATE
Sunday, December 15
LOCATION:
Rosemount Community Ctr.
13885 South Robert Trail
FEEt
Free!
REGISTRATION DLADLUNto
Phone in registration is due
in to Rosemount Parks and
Recreation at 322 -6000 by
December 11, 1996.
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. CROSS COUNTRY
SKI LESSONS
FOR ADULTS
The air is crisp, the snow goes
crunch, and you can see your
breath before your face. The
instructor urges you to practice
the herringbone up a gentle
slope. The class laughs at the sit
marks in the snow. Learning how
to cross country ski builds
confidence. The skills you gain
will be there for you each season.
Sunday afternoon ski excursions,
weekend ski trips and a new
outlook on winter are benefits
you could find from learning how
to cross country ski.
The lessons are designed for
beginners. You may use your
own equipment or rent skis, boots
and poles. All class sections are
appropriate for those who have
never skied, as well as for those
who have made previous attempts
on their own.
The first class meeting will be
held indoors at the class time
listed. These sessions meet in the
Community Room at the Eagan
Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot
Knob Road. The two outdoor
sessions will be held at Lebanon
Hills Regional Park at the Schultz
Lake Ski Trail.
Space is limited and
pre- registration is required.
DATLSs
Saturdays
January 4, 11 & 18, 1997
TIME:
Section I: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Section II: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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$25.00 with own equipment
$40.00 with rental equipment
(indicate height, weight
and shoe size)
REGISTRATION
D ADLINE
Thursday, January 2, 1997
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CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS
Cross country skiers are invited to kick and glide on the flat, herringbone
up the hills, and schuss down the other side on groomed trails in Eagan parks.
The beginner, novice and more experienced skiing enthusiast will be
challenged on Eagan's trails.
NORTHVI ''' PARK
A beginner trail will loop around the pond, behind the tennis courts and
back to the point of departure. The groomed trail will take advantage of gentle
slopes and flat surfaces. The skier will experience warmth from the shelter of
the woods and the brisk air of open space. The park is located on Northview
Park Road, east of Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Diffley Road.
The south parking lot will provide convenient parking for skiers who
venture onto this trail.
THOMAS LAKE PARK
Groomed trails will provide cross country skiers with the opportunity to ski
the half mile Native Prairie loop which traverses gentle slopes, flat stretches
and the openness of the prairie.
A second alternative is to ski the scenic, wooded lakeside trail which is
more rugged, yet skiable, even for the beginner. A circle route is formed b
kicking and gliding north along the trail adjacent to Thomas Lake Road then
heading east on the Highline Trail back to the park.
Ample parking is available in the Thomas Lake parking lot which is located
west of Pilot Knob Road, 3/4 mile south of Diffley Road.
PATRICK EAGAN PARK
Two miles of trail over variable terrain await the cross country skier. The
trail begins with a steep down slope, after that the skier will find scenic flats
and rolling hills. At several points on the trail you will experience being In
the woods." This trail provides a good workout!
The park is located west of Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Diffley
Road.• The trail head is readily accessible from the parking area.
BLACKHAWK PARK
Blackhawk Park offers a family atmosphere for cross country skiing. Access
to groomed trails can be made from the parking lot off Murphy Parkway. The
pavilion warming shelter will be open on weekend afternoons.
Two miles of looped trails meander over variable terrain. You may elect to
follow the trail around the east end of the lake, across the narrow bridge, and
short cut directly back to your starting point. Or you may take the long way
back, herringboning up hill toward Riverton Avenue.
This trail provides an excellent workout and some breathtaking views.
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H py
SS ALIVtIMATURE
®RIVING
The American Association of
Retired Persons has developed the
curriculum and also provides certified
instructors for these seminars. It is a
nationally recognized drivers safety
program. Persons 50 years of age and
older are encouraged to participate.
Minnesota law prescribes a 10%
reduction in insurance rates for those
who successfully complete the
course.
The "first time ", 8 hour seminar,
provides a thorough review of
Minnesota laws and regulations for
road safety. Additionally, the aging
process, as it relates to driving skills,
is discussed.
The refresher seminar is for those
who need to review their 55 Alive
Certificate. Aspects of safe driving
that are most crucial to accident
prevention for mature drivers are
emphasized.
Register by mail using a registration
form from this brochure.
Space is limited and pre- registration
is required.
DATES?
"First Time" Seminar
March 17 & 18, 1997
Refresher Seminar
March 24, 1997
TIME
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION?,
Community Room
Eagan Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
FEEt
$8.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE?,
4:00 pm, Friday, March 14, 1997
4:00 pm, Friday, March 21, 1997
[A AN SENIORS
Eagan Seniors meet several
times each month to visit with
longtime friends, to welcome
new seniors to the community,
and to participate in social
activity.
Home base for potluck
lunches and a variety of
educational or entertainment
programs is the Community
Room at the Municipal Center.
On the fourth Tuesday of each
month Seniors meet in the
Community Room at Oak Woods
of Eagan. The activity varies
from bingo to guest
entertainment. The Silver Bell
McDonald's Restaurant hosts the
Eagan Seniors Coffee Club on
the first and third Tuesday
mornings each month.
Eagan Seniors are provided
with opportunities to volunteer.
Seniors annually staff the
influenza immunization clinic
and occasionally assist with
projects in the schools.
If you are an Eagan Senior,
life -long resident or new to the
City, join us. Call Parks and
Recreation at 681 -4660, (TDD
454 - 8535), to place your name
on the activity mailing list.
FEE:
$8.00 /person
EACANETTES CLINIC
Fun with dance
and movement
Want to find out what
Eaganettes is all about? During
this clinic we'll offer you a sneak
preview to this program which is
only offered during the summer.
In Eaganettes, participants
explore dance and movement
through a variety of experiences.
Ages 6 - 9 will sample
leaping, rock - steps, pivot -turns
and grapevines. The will also
learn a simple routine set to
music.
Ages 10 - 15 will explore
cheerleading and danceline
moves, and learn how to
choreograph a routine with basic
dance steps. They will also learn
a routine set to music.
Registrations are currently
being taken. You may register
upon receiving this information.
Class size is limited.
Section 1: Ages 6 - 9
Wednesday & Friday
December 11 & 13
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Goat Hill Park Shelter Bldg.
Section 2: Ages 10 - 15
Tuesday & Thursday
December 10 & 12
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Goat Hill Park Shelter Bldg.
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Take your child or grandchild to see Sesame Street's performance of "1- 2- 3....Imagine"
at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. Children and adults of all ages will love
this 90- minute musical performance of dazzling lights and colorful costumes.
Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 2 who
can sit on their parent's lap during the show do not have to purchase a ticket, however,
they do have to pay the bus /chaperone fee of $5.50 per person. If you wish to use a car
seat, please indicate on the registration form.
Space is limited, register early!
DAYS: Friday, January 3, 1997
TIMES & LOCATION:
ARE: $12.50 (includes lower deck seating and transportation)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, December 16, 1996
SKATE
SANTA
Join us for an afternoon of
skating activities at Clearwater Park
(formerly Well Site). A special visit
from Santa Claus will be the
highlight of the afternoon. Bring
your own video camera and tape to
capture your child skating with
Santa. If you don't have a video
camera, just bring a blank video
cassette tape and Parks and
Recreation will film your child for
you. A great way to spend a winter
afternoon! Call Recreation
Happenings that day at 681 -4670 to
determine if this event is on or not.
DAYS:
Saturday, December 21, 1996
(weather permitting)
TIME:
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Clearwater Park
4580 Pilot Knob Road
FEE:
Free
REGISTRATION:
None Required
SESAME STREET LIVE
Eagan Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Bus Departs
9:00 am
BREAKFAST
Bus Returns
1:00 pm
ITH SANTA
Santa is coming to town! Eagan Parks
and Recreation in cooperation with
McDonald's is happy to bring you Breakfast
with Santa.
McDonald's is offering a Happy Meal
breakfast of hot cakes & sausage, milk or
orange juice OR scrambled eggs & sausage,
milk or orange juice for $1.99. Each
breakfast includes a Happy Meal toy. After
their breakfast children will receive a
memento of their visit. For planning
purposes, let us know which session you will
be attending. Don't forget your camera!
Please note: Children must be accompanied
by an adult.
DAYS:
S aturday, December 14, 1996
TIMES:
Session I: 8:30 - 9:30 am
Session II: 9:30 - 10:30 am
LOCATION:
McDonald's at intersection of
Lexington Avenue and Diffley Road
$1.99 per child for breakfast
(payable at McDonald's)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
For planning purposes, call in your
registration to 681 -4660 (TDD 45 -8535)
by Friday, December 13, 1996.
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TINY Tens RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Tiny Tots program is designed to provide children ages 3, 4 and 5 the opportunity
for, soc•al /recreational interaction and growth. Children are ekposed to a variety of skills .
and learning experiences which include: crafts, storytelling, special events, listening and •
sharing skills and singing. The emphasis is on large and small group play. Group size is
limited to the first 20 in each section at Goat Hill and Rahn and to the first 16 at Bridle
Ridge. Children must be toilet trained.
Please note: Participants new to the Tiny tots program may register by mail -in or
drop box beginning on December 9. Children who participated in Tiny Tots during the
fall session may re -enter the program until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2.
DATES: Monday/Wednesday January 6 - March 12 (No class Jan. 20 and Feb. 17)
Tuesday /Thursday January 7 - March 13
TIMES & LOCATIONS?
Rahn Park, 4425 Sandstone Drive
Section 1: Mon & Wed 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Ave.
Section 2: Mon & Wed 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Section 3: Tues & Thurs 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Section 4: Tues & Thurs 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Bridle Ridge Park, 3990 Elrene Road
Section 5: Tues & Thurs 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Section 6: Tues & Thurs 1:00 3:00 p.m..
40 : $85.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE?
JUST FOR S°S
This class is designed for 5 year olds
or those children who will enter
kindergarten in fall 1997. Activities will
include crafts, games, stories and singing
in a fun learning environment. Each class
will be theme based with an emphasis on
socialization. This class runs 1/2 hour
longer than Tiny Tots and is 3 days a• •
week.
DATES?
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
January 6 - March 14, 1997
pppp (No class on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17)
TIME?
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9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION o
Bridle Ridge Park
3990 Elrene Road
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$150.00
11gTRATION DEADLINE?
Monday, December 30
Monday, December 30
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EDN[S1 AYS
Break up your week by participating in
this fun class for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. This
class format is similar to the Tiny Tots
program. Loads of fun with crafts, stories,
free play and more. Child must be toilet
trained.
DATES?,
Wednesdays, January 8 - March 12
TIME
1:00 - 3:30 pm
LOCATIONS
Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Ave.
FEE?
$55.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE?,
December 30, 1996
Please note: Registration for participants
new to the Wacky Wednesdays program
begins on December 9. Children who
participated in Wacky Wednesdays during
the fall session may re -enter the program
until 3:00 p.m. on December 2.
These classes are
child /instructor classes.
Child must be toilet
trained. Class size is
limited and pre- registration
is required. Child must
be appropriate age by the
first class
FRIDAY FRIENDS
A fun class for children ages 3, 4
and 5. Classes are structured similar
to the Tiny Tots program. Each week
is theme based with activities
centered around crafts, stories and
singing. Large and small group play
with an emphasis on socialization
are also included. Join us for an
afternoon with your friends. Child
must be toilet trained.
Please Note: Registration for
participants new to the Friday Friends
program begins on December 9.
Children who participated in Friday
Friends during fall session may re-
enter the program until 3:00 p.m. on
Monday, December 2.
DATESt
Fridays, January 10 - March 14
TIMES?
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION?
Section 1:
Bridle Ridge Park
3990 Elrene Road
Section : Goat Hill Park
4391 Lexington Ave.
FEE?
$55.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE?
Monday, December 30
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+ iant" t see what" Tiny "Tits, Friday Friends and Wacky
nesdays are"alt about? TFere: are -still some morning class
rungs during -the weeks of December 9 through 13 and
erin ber 16"through 20.:; Specific class details were listed in '.
fall newsletter; Please call the Parks and Recreation
zartrnent at 681 -4660 (TDD454 -8535) for more information.
Enjoy time with your toddler each week in this fun - filled class for two
year olds and Mom or Dad. The child and adult will experience a class
designed for the needs of the two year old. The class will include working
on motor skills development and coordination through action songs,
rhymes, fingerplay, games and crafts.
A great way for parents to meet other parents and for children to
socialize while learning.
DATESt Fridays, Jan. 10 - Feb. 28, 1997
TIME
LOCATIONo
FEE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
PLAY
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ese: "c lasses are child /adult together classes. Class
e is limited and pre-registration is required. Child
must be °appropriate age 1.1 the first class.
ME TWO
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Rahn Park Shelter Building, 4425 Sandstone Drive
$30 /pair
Monday, December 30
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Come and play with your child! This class is designed for 2, 3 and
4 year olds and an adult. Each class is theme based with an emphasis on
socialization. Group play, songs, crafts and free play are included.
Riding toys, play doh, painting and parachute play are just some of the
fun.
An instructor will lead the class in songs, games and movement
activities. Come and meet other adults while interacting with your child.
DAT1;Ss
Mondays, Jan. 6 - Mar. 10, 1997 (No class Jan. 20 and Feb. 17)
TIME
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
LOCATI ®NQ
Goat Hill Park
FE � 4391 Lexington Avenue
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$30/ air
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Monday, December 30
These classes are child /instructor classes.
Child must be toilet trained. Class size
is limited and pre - registration is required.
Child must be appropriate age
by the first class.
FITNESS AND HJN FOR
THREE YEAR OLDS
Three year olds will experience a
variety of games and activities that will
promote teamwork, social skills and
FUN. Each week will provide a different
theme and different activities.
Children should dress in tennis shoes
and clothes for active indoor play. This
program runs for 45 minutes, which we
have found to be optimum instruction
time for this age group.
DATESt
Fridays, January 10 - February 28
TIME
9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
LOCATION?,
Goat Hill Park
4391 Lexington Ave.
FEE
$25.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Monday, December 30
GAMES KIDS S PLAY
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
LOCATI ®No
Goat Hill Park
4391 Lexington Ave.
FEE
$25.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Monday, ‘ December 30
Teamwork, sportsmanship and fun
will be experienced through a variety of
sports and games for 4 and 5 year olds.
Dress for active indoor play.
DATESe,
Fridays, January 10 - February 28
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• HODUDAYS AROUND THE
OkL® CAMP
This activity is sponsored by SORR --
South of the River Recretors.
Kids ages 7 - 10 are invited to
experience "Holidays ". This event is
intended to teach participants an
appreciation and understanding of some of
the different holidays and customs
celebrated around the world in the month
of December. A variety of activities
including: speakers, crafts, music, dance,
fun, food and games will be used to
educate participants about the holidays.
Join us for a fun - filled learning
experience. Participants from the SORR
communities of Apple Valley, Burnsville,
Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, Prior Lake,
Rosemount and Savage are invited to
attend.
Special funding for this program has
been provided through a grant from the
Minnesota Recreation and Park
Association.
•TE:
Monday, December 30, 1996
TIME
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
LOCATION?
Burnsville City Hall
Bus transportation will be provided
from the Eagan Municipal Center,
3830 Pilot Knob Road, between
7:45 and 8:15 am. Return time is
between 4:45 and 5:15 pm. You will
be contacted after the registration
deadline to confirm bus pick -up time.
FEE
$5.00 per person, includes all
activities, lunch, transportaion and
supervision
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
December 20, 1996
CINEMA CAFE
AND S1AT[V LLE
For Kindergartners through age 12,
adults welcome.
School is still out, so .... Let's go
to the movies and roller skating!
Cinema Cafe and Skateville are located
in Burnsville. We'll watch a movie, eat
popcorn and drink pop. The movie will
either be "Mighty Ducks #3" or "Fly
Away Home" then it's off to Skateville for
lunch and skating. Lunch will be hot
dog, soft drink and chips. You may bring
your own in -line skates This trip is for
kids in kindergarten through age 12.
Adults are welcome too!
DATE
TIME January � 2 v , 1997
I1M AND D LOCATION:
Eagan Municipal Center
Pick -up: 9:00 am
Return: 2:15 pm
FEE:
$10.50 (includes admission,
popcorn, pop, lunch, transportation
and supervision)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
December 27, 1996
KIDS CRAFT DAY
For boys and girls grades K -5
Kids in grades kindergarten
through 5 will make fun crafts to take
home. With the holidays coming up,
you might want to give your craft as a
gift. We will even help you wrap it!
Join the fun.
Register early! Space is limited.
DATE:
Saturday, December 14, 1996
TIME:
Section 1: 9:00 am - Noon
Section 2: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LOCATION?,
Goat Hill Park
4391 Lexington Avenue
FEE
$6.00 (includes all supplies,
refreshments and supervision)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
December 11, 1996
BABYSITTINGILATCH KEY CLINIC
The Eagan Women's Fire Auxiliary and the Department of Parks and
Recreation
encouraged aged to partici l clinics.
p te. A light lunch will be served e y
the e class
ar
participants. r o appropriate
The clinic covers the "how to" of babysitting, including age app p irst aid will
emphasized. the latch key portion addresses implications for a child being
home alone.
Space is limited. Pre - registration is required.
DATE Saturday, February 22, 1997
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Building
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEE: $10.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 14, 1997
Feel the thrill of the hill as you
innertube at Trapp Farm Park, 841
Wilderness Run Road. Glide, whirl
and even join other tubes as you make
a run at some fun. A limited number of
tubes are available at the park.
Absolutely no sleds, toboggans or other
devices are allowed. Innertubes only.
Warm your toes between runs in the
park shelter by the hill. A crackling fire
will get you ready to head out for more
fun.
The season begins, weather
permitting, December 20. (Staff
availability and weather may allow for
pre- season open hours on weekends.)
TIE HOURS ARL ,
Mon. - Thurs.: 4:00 pm
Friday: 4:00 pm
Saturday: 10`00 am
Sunday: 12:00 pm
During winter vacation weekdays,
the shelter will be open at 10:00 a.m.
HOLIDAY HOURS AREt
Dec. 24: 12:00 noon - 4:30 pm
Dec. 25: 12:00 noon - 4:30 pm
Dec. 31: 12:00 noon - 4:30 pm
Jan. 1: 12:00 noon - 8:00 pm
Weather cancellations will be
similar to the skating rink rules for
closure. Call 681 -4670, the Recreation
Hotline, to determine if the hill is
closed.
SNO vi TUBING
- 8:00 pm
- 9:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
- 8:00 pm
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GROUP SNO
TUBING
Beginning January 5, 1997, your group
has the opportunity to reserve the Trapp Far
Park tubing hill for exclusive use. Specific
hours are available Sunday through Thursda
INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL ARE?
Use of approximately 75 tubes
*Heated shelter building
accommodating approximately 30 adults
A roaring fire
A cup of hot chocolate per person
Restrooms
*Staff to assist your tubing
RESERVATION
Sundays:
Sundaysthru
TIMES AVAILABLE
10:00 a.m. - Noon
AND
Thursdays:
8:00 - 9:00 pm
RENTAL FEE iSe
$25 per hour for groups of 1 to 25
people with an additional $1 per person
for numbers 26 to 100. A damage
deposit of $150 is returned, if groups
leave the park facilities better than they
found them.
For more information and to make
reservations, contact Eagan Parks and
Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535).
Reservations must be made at least seven
days in advance during regular office hours.
Groups wishing to come during open
tubing times are still advised to call Parks and
Recreation before making definite plans.
This will help avoid overcrowding, plan for
adequate staffing and allow for notification in
the event the shelter is closed due to the
weather.
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y.
e
BLACKHAWK PARK IS THE SITE OF EAGAN'S NEWEST SHELTER
AND A NEW BUNNY HILL FOR TODDLER SLIDING.
CROSS.COUNTRY SKI TRAILS AND A SMALL SKATING RINK ARE
ALSO AVAILABLE.
YOU PROVIDE THE EQUIPIViENT AND LAUGHTER!
•
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OUTt OOR SKATING LESSONS
O GINNERS?
For the absolute beginner, ages 6 to adult. Skills covered including
falling down safely, getting up, forward glide, backward glide,
snowplow stop, forward and backward stroking, turning and
weaving. Games and drills will keep the learning fun. Helmets,
elbow pads and knee pads are recommended. •
Four, 45- minute lessons. �(/
Space is limited and pre- registration is required. ° /J✓ '
PARENTS AND PRESCHOOLERS?
For mom or dad to enjoy with their little one. Skills covered will
be similar to Beginners but geared toward pre - schoolers. Have
some quality ice time together!
Four, 30- minute lessons.
Space is limited and pre - registration is required.
PRESCHOOLERS?
Geared toward ages 3 through 6. Basic Beginner skills will be
covered in a fun atmosphere. Enjoy a positive start to this lifetime
sport!
Four, 30- minute lessons.
Space is limited and pre- registration is required.
INTERMEDIATES?;
For all skaters who know the basic skills and want to improve their
skating experience. Skills covered include improving your forward
backward stride, controlled turns, edge control, improving
s and stops, forward and backward crossovers, mohawks,
pouts, t- stops, spin stops and more! Increase your confidence
and enjoyment of this great lifetime sport.
Four, 45- minute lessons.
Space is limited and pre- registration is required.
FUNSTYLEs
Have you ever wanted to learn jumps, spins and spirals? Here's
your chance to improve your skating, increase the fun and try some
great moves! Designed for advanced beginners and intermediates
ready to give it a try. Skating games and more practice with edge
control is included, too!
Four, 45- minute lessons.
Space is limited and pre - registration is required.
ADULTS?
For all abilities looking to learn and improve their skating skills.
Skaters will be challenged at their own level. Skills covered can
'include, but are not limited to, the information as written above for
beginners and intermediates.
Four, 45- minute lessons.
Space is limited and pre- registration is required.
POWER SKATING CLINICS?
Learn to maximize your stride to skate more efficiently and faster.
Each skater will progress from power turns into power crossovers,
both forward and backward. Learn smooth transitions from
o ward to backward and backward to forward. Expand your
f
fort zone in order to experience overspeed skating! Fun skill
tests with prizes! No sticks or pucks. Helmets required. A
one hour clinic. 4:15 p.m. class is for ages 9 and younger. 5:30 s
p.m. class is for ages 10 and older.
Space is limited and pre- registration is required. •
DATES AND `MMES?
Mondays, January 6 - 27,
Section 1: 4:15 - 5:00
Section 2: 5:15 - 6:00
Section 3: 6:15 7:00
Section 4: 7:15 - 8:00
Tuesdays, Ianuary 7 - 28,
Section 5: 3:15 - 3:45
Section 6:
Section 7:
4:00 - 4:45
5:00 5:45
Tuesday, January 7,
Section 15: 4:15 - 5:15
Tuesday, Ianuary 14,
Section 17: 4:15 - 5:15
pm
pm
pm
pm
pm
pm
pm
pm
Section 16: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
pm
Section 18: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Thursday, Ianuary 9 - 30,
Section 8: 3:15 - 3:45 pm
Section 9: 4:00 4:45 pm
Section 10: 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Thursdays, January 9 - 30,
Section 11: 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Section 12: 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Section 13: 6:15 - 7:00 pm
Section 14: 7:15 - 8:00, pm
Sections 1 4:
Sections 5 - 7:
Sections 8 - 10:
Sections 11 - 14:.
Sections 15 - 16:
Sections 17 - 18:
Clearwater Park
Beginners (Ages 6 +)
Intermediates
Beginners (Ages 6 +)
Adults
Rahn Park
"Parent & Preschooler"
(Ages 3 -6)
Beginners (Ages 6 +)
Funstyle
Clearwater Park
Power Clinic
(Ages 9 & under)
Power Clinic
(Ages 10 +)
Clearwater Park
Power Clinic
(Ages 9 & under)
Power Clinic
(Ages 10 +)
Rahn Park
Preschoolers (Ages 3 -6)
Beginners (Ages 6 +)
Funstyle
Clearwater Park
Beginners (Ages 6)
Intermediates
Beginners (Ages 6 +)
Adults
Friday, January 3
Friday, January 3
Tuesday, January 7
Tuesday, January 7
Friday, January 3
Friday, January 10
LOCATIONS?
Clearwater Park, 4580 Pilot Knob Road
Rahn Park, 4425 Sandstone Drive
PEE?
$20.00 per person (pair / "Parents & Preschoolers "only)
$5.00 for Power Skating Clinics
REGISTRATION DEADLINES?
Individual classes may be canceled if weather creates any
of the following problems:
1. The temperature is -10 degrees or colder.
2. Windchill factor of -25 degrees or colder.
3. Three or more inches of snow has fallen and the rinks
have not yet been cleared.
4. Warm temperatures soften the ice, making the rinks
unskateable.
Call Recreation Happenings at 681 -4670, and press 1
to determine if lessons are canceled.
•
INTER VACATION
SPECIAL EVENTS
(At your local warming shelter,
except where noted.)
Saturday, December 21 , !*
Skate with Santa! 1 - 2 pm
Clearwater Park
4580 Pilot Knob Road
Monday, December 23 .`.
Box Hockey Tournament at each
site. Win a trophy! 1:00 pm. until
a champion is crowned. Start your
site's snow sculpture.
Tuesday, December 24 .'.
Shelters open until 4:30 pm
Wednesday, December 25 .'.
All shelters closed except:.
Trapp Farm Tubing: 12 - 4:30 pm
Bridle Ridge: 12 - 4:30 pm
Sky Hill: 12 -4:30 pm
Thursday, December 26 4h
Skating games and races. 1:00 pm
.Win valuable treats. Finish your
site's snow sculpture.
Friday, December. 27 4'4
Snow sculpture contest judging.
Best site wins a pizza party!
6:00 pm
Monday, December 30 ,!►
Coloring contest. Show us your
favorite Eagan Winter scene. Be
the next Picasso!
Tuesday, December 31 A
Shelters open until 4:30 pm
Wednesday, Ianuary 1
Snow Bowl! Play foam football
on ice! 1:00 pm
Thursday, lanuary 2 A
Guessing contest. How many
things are in the jar?
Win the things!
Friday. Ianuary 3 A
Kids' choice!
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OUThOOR SKATING RINKS
The outdoor skating season begins December 20, weather permitting.
Enjoy pleasure skating at all sites. Some rinks have islands to
circumnavigate! You can play hockey at many sites, as well. Check out a
skating location near you. Schedules are posted at each warming shelter.
Several rinks have reserved times for youth hockey, adult hockey,
broomball, ringette and skating lessons.
WARMING SHELTER SCHEDULE
CLASS A RINKS
• Bridle Ridge Park
* Goat Hill Park
• Quarry Park
* Rahn Park
* Clearwater Park
* Sky Hill Park
CLASS B RINDS
* Carnelian Park:
* Ridgecliff Park:
* Lexington Park:
* Pilot Knob Park:
* Woodhaven Park:
* Blackhawk Park:
Elrene Road at Northview Park Road
Lexington just north of Wilderness Run Road
Coachman Road, north of Yankee Doodle Road
Sandstone Drive across from Rahn School
Monday - Thursday: 4:00 pm. - 9:00 pm
Friday: 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday: Noon - 9:00 pm
Pilot Knob Road, just north of Cliff Road
Blue Cross Road at Blackhawk Road
Monday- Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Noon - 8:00 pm
Carnelian Lane at Blackhawk Road
Covington Lane, west of Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Monday - Friday
Saturday:
Sunday:
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Noon - 8:00 pm
McKee Street, two blocks east of Lexington
Towerview Road, west of Pilot Knob Road
Gold Trail, east of Beau D'Rue Drive
Monday - Friday: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 5:00 pm
Murphy Parkway, north of Deerwood Drive
SKATE EXCHANGE
Gr4
1�
Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 5:00 pm
- Dec. 23,26,27,30, Jan. 2,3 Noon 5:00 pm
(depending on staff availability
To Sell or Give Away Skates:
Contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535), before
December 13, 1996. State the brand, style, size, color and condition.
Leave your name and telephone number.
To Obtain Skatest
Contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535, after
December 16, 1996. We will try to match you with someone on our list.
The exchange will expire after January 10, 1997.
Eagan Parks and Recreation is simply providing a matching service.
Skates are not to be brought to our office. Price and availability are to be
determined by each party.
•
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Page 15
ALL RINKS
(EXCEPT BLACKHAWK)
*NUR VACATION DAYSE
Open 10:00 a.m. (December 23, 26, 27, 30, January 2, 3)
CHRISTMAS EVE DAY
Open Noon - 4:30 p.m.
CHRISTMAS DAY
All shelters closed except:
Bridle Ridge Open Noon - 4:30 pm
Sky Hill Open Noon - 4:30 pm
New Yedr°S Eve Dap Open Noon - 4:30 p.m.
New Year °S Dar Open Noon - 9:00 p.m.
Check each site for regular and special hours. Warming shelters will
be open during the hours listed unless weather creates problems such as:
1. Temperatures of -15 degrees or colder.
2. A wind chill factor of -25 degrees or colder.
3. Three or more inches of snow have fallen and the ice has not
been cleared.
4. Warm temperatures soften the ice making the rinks unskateable.
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NEIGHBORHOOD PLEASURE
RINKS
Several pleasure skating rinks are also
available throughout Eagan. There are no
warming shelters at these locations.
*Bur Oaks Park:
Rolling Hills Drive, east of Highway 149
*Evergreen Park:
Lodgepole Drive, west of Pilot Knob Rd
*Highview Park:
Skyline Rd, 2 blocks west of Pilot Knob Rd
*Country Home Park:
Beam Lane at Egan Avenue
*Slater Acres Park:
James Street at Slater Road
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BANDY .SCHOOL
Bandy is frequently
described as "soccer on skates."
The goal is similar in size to that
used in soccer. The stick
resembles a field hockey stick,
the handle and blade are shorter
than what is used in ice hockey.
The game is played with a ball
that is the size of a tennis ball.
Participants will increase
their skating skills, learn Bandy
skills, play games and possibly
participate in a metro -wide
Youth Bandy event.
Recommended safety
equipment includes a helmet
with a face mask and shin and
elbow pads. , Bandy is a non -
contact sport, however,
protection from an accidental
high stick and falling to the ice is
important.
Parks and Recreation, in
conjunction with Minnesota
Men's and Women's Bandy,
offers this Bandy school to area
youth. Players from the
Minnesota Bandy Federation
serve as coaches, volunteering
their time and enthusiasm for the
sport.
DATES?
Saturdays
Jan. 4 to Feb. 1, 1997
TIME
10:00 - 11:00 am
Grades 3 through 8
LOCATION?
Pilot Knob Park - On
Towerview Road, west of
Pilot Knob Rd.
FEE?
$15.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE
January 2, 1997
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NORTHERN LIGHTS
NOVICE SPEEbSKATING
Northern Lights Novice Speedskating is
a basic introduction to speedskating for
youth ages 4 to 13. A typical program
consists of two hours of instruction a week
on outdoor ice during January and
February.
A prerequisite for youth who wish to
experiment with speedskating is that they
already be able to skate. Either figure or
hockey skates may be worn during this
introduction to speedskating activity.
South of the River communities are
invited to participate together in this
speedskating opportunity. An informational
meeting is planned for families who wish to
learn more about the Northern Lights
Novice program.
DATE?
Tuesday, December 10, 1996 '
TIME?
7:00 p.m.
LOCATION?
Community Room
Eagan Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
TO INDICATE INTEREST?,
Call Eagan Parks & Recreation at
681 -4660 (TDD 454 -8535)
INTER FACILITY
RESERVATIONS
During the winter months, the skating
rinks, the shelter buildings and the Trapp
Farm tubing bill are the facilities operated
by the Department of Parks and
Recreation. Winter facilities receive
approximately 100,000 park visits each
year. Each facility welcomes the general
public during the published schedule of
hours open. Rink reservations for youth
hockey, skating lessons, adult broomball
and boot hockey leagues are also
scheduled at rink facilities throughout the
city during the normal hours of operation.
Parks and Recreation winter pre - school
programs are held in some shelter
buildings during morning and afternoon
hours. "Program in session" signs are
placed on doors to alert the public that the
facility is being utilized for an activity
other than skating.
The Department of Parks and
Recreation does process requests for
reserved ice time from community groups.
Generally speaking, permits for reserved
use of a skating rink are written on a space
available basis during normal hours opep
Permits are written in one hour time
blocks.
Private reserved use of a shelter
building at a skating rink site is not readily
available during the winter. Small groups
may integrate their outing with the normal
skating related activity at a park. Group
leaders should check with Parks and
Recreation prior to setting a date, to find a
time and location that will provide a good
experience. An overcrowded facility is no
fun! To inquire about reservations, call
Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD
454 -8535.
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DOG SLED RIDES
Be a mush master for a day! Get a
taste of the Iditirod and John Beargrease
right here in Eagan. Skim over the frozen
tundra on a sled pulled by hard - working
dogs. Imported from Silver Bay, Ward
and Colleen Wallin and their team of
huskies will offer you the opportunity to
laugh at winter and enjoy the thrill of dog
sledding. There will be a limited number
of rides respecting the health of the dogs.
Children only.
DATE
Saturday, February 8, 1997
10 :00 a.m. - 12:00. Noon
fkAT ONo
Trapp Farm Park
841 Wilderness Run Road
FEE?
$1.00 per child
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Just show up! If weather is
questionable call Recreation
Happenings at 681 -4670 and press 1
to determine if this event will still
happen.
CABIN SEVER RELIEF
FEBRUARY FAMILY
FUN NIGHT
This family night adds
entertainment to the fun. Kit and
Kaboodle will entertain all ages with
music and comedy. The show begins
at 4:00 p.m. and lasts 45 minutes.
Bring a blanket to sit on. You may also
want to bring a picnic supper to eat
during the entertainment. Following
the show, the pool will be open along
with the gym. I.S.D. 196 Community
Education and the Eagan Parks and
Recreation Department jointly sponsor
this event. Refreshments of cookies
and lemonade will be provided by
McDonald's of Eagan. Join us for fun
and exercise.
DATE?
Saturday, February 22, 1997
TIMF
4:00 -4:45 pm -- Entertainment
5:00 -7:00 pm -- Gym & pool open
LOCATION?
Black Hawk Middle School
1540 Deerwood Road
(enter the lower level - south
doors of the school)
FEEcz
Free for entertainment and gym use
$2.00 per person for pool use, or
$1 .50 per person for groups of 5 +.
Payable at Black Hawk Middle
School
FEEs
JANUARY FAMILY
FUN NIGHT
Break up the long days of
winter by bundling up the
family for a night of fun. I.S.D.
196 Community Education and
the Eagan Parks and Recreation
Department jointly sponsor this
event. Refreshments of
cookies and lemonade will be
provided by McDonald's of
Eagan. The pool will be open
along with the gym. A
parachute as well as
basketballs, nerfballs, and
playballs of all sizes will be
available for your fun and
exercise.
DATE?
Saturday, January 25, 1997
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LOCATION?
Black Hawk Middle School
1540 Deerwood Road
(enter the iower level,
south doors of the school)
Free for gym use
$2.00 per person for
pool use, or
$1.50 per person for
groups of 5 or more
Payable at Black Hawk
Middle School
Friday evening is reserved for
wild and wacky fun. Co -Rec
Broomball is offered and co-
sponsored by the Burnsville and
Eagan Parks and Recreation
Departments. Your team must
meet three pre- requisites in order
to play: enjoyment of wintry
outdoors, ability to laugh and the
capacity to have a good time.
Managers of prospective
teams should contact Eagan Parks
and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD
454 -8535) for registration
information. Individuals and
couples wishing to be on an
available players list should also
contact Parks and Recreation. A
MANDATORY managers meeting
is scheduled for Wednesday,
December 18, 6:30 p.m. in the
Burnsville Civic Center, 100 Civic
Center Drive. Space is limited.
®ATL
Fridays, Jan. 3 - 31, 1997
(weather permitting)
GAME TIMMMo
6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
W CAT ONSt
Burnsville: North River Hills
Park, 19th Avenue
Eagan: Rahn Park,
4425 Sandstone Drive
TEAM FEL
$168 (five games planned)
REMSYRATIONo
New Teams:
December 9 - 13, 1996
Page 18
MEWS BROOMBALL
Eagan Parks and Recreation offers two
broomball leagues for men. Both leagues
will be sanctioned and games will be
played on Sunday or Monday evenings.
Seven games are planned, weather
permitting.
Registration information is available by
contacting Parks and Recreation at 681-
4660 (TDD 454 - 8535). A MANDATORY
Managers Meeting is scheduled for
Monday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. for
Sunday League, 7:30 p.m. for Monday
league, at the Municipal Center. Space is
limited.
AT
December 29, 30 - February 9, 10
(weather permitting)
GAMES T MSS
6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm
LOCATION?
Quarry Park, 3340 Coachman Road
TEAM FEE
$229 (seven games planned)
REGISTRATIOM
New teams: December 2 - 6
DAILo
Wednesday evenings:
Saturday mornings:
Before you know it winter will be upon us. Plan now for the upcoming season and
organize your team. Last year, everyone enjoyed the fast paced action and superior
workout of the 4 -Man Hockey league. A goal board is used in place of a goalie and no
checking or slap shots are allowed. Registration information is available by contacting
Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535). A MANDATORY Managers
Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Center.
RE I TRAT ONE
New Teams - December 2 -6
4 MAN HOCKEY
January 8 - February 12
December 28 - February 8
(weather permitting)
GAME T MM
6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 pm (Wednesdays)
10:00 and 11:00 am (Saturdays)
LOCAT ONo TEAM FEEL'
Rahn Park, 4425 Sandstone Drive
Quarry Park, 3340 Coachman Road
BOOT HOCKEY
Organize your friends for a
recreational league on ice. Slide and
shoot while having fun to boot! This
league is for players who want to exercise,
have fun and enjoy playing boot hockey
with friends. Many issues will be
discussed at the MANDATORY Managers
meeting Monday, December 16 at 8:00
p.m. in the Municipal Center. Space is
limited. Priority is given to teams
consisting primarily of players who live or
work in Eagan. Registration materials are
available by contacting Eagan Parks and
Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535).
DATE
Saturdays ,Dec. 28 - Feb. 8
(weather permitting)
GAME T MES
9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 am
W CATIONo
Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Ave
FEEL
$168
REGISTRATION?
New Teams December 2 -6
$85.00 (seven games planned)
Teams should consist primarily of players who live or work in Eagan.
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•
INTER 3 MAN
BASKETBALL
Enjoy the excellent workout and fun
competition of this recreational,
unofficiated league. This year we will be
offering two leagues: a competitive league
and a recreational league. Both leagues are
on Wednesday evenings in school gyms.
Ten games are planned, full court. League
size is limited to eight competitive and
eight recreational teams. A MANDATORY
managers meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
December 17, at 7:15 p.m. in the
Municipal Center.
DATE?
Wednesdays, Jan. 8 - Mar.19, 1997
GAME YIMESs
Wednesday evening
6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 pm
CAF ONSs
Dakota Hills Middle School
Black Hawk Middle School
TEAM FEES
$85 (10 games)
REGtSTRAYlONs
New Teams December 2 - 6, 1996
Teams must consist of players who
live or work within Eagan or
School District 196.
•
NTER SoMAN
BASKETBALL
There are three officiated leagues
offered. Wednesday evenings are
sanctioned upper and lower class C/D
leagues. On Thursdays, the League is
made up of sanctioned Class B teams.
Interested teams and individuals should
contact Parks and Recreation for r
egistration information. League space is
limited. A MANDATORY managers
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday,
December 17 at 7:15 p.m. in the
Municipal Center.
DATES
Wednesdays, Jan. 8 - Mar.19, 1997
Thursdays, Jan. 9 - Apr. 10, 1997
GAME TIMES
Wednesday evening
6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 pm
Thursday evening
6:00, 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 pm
LOCATIONS
Dakota Hills Middle School
Black Hawk Middle School
TEAM FEES
$341 (10 games)
REG STRATIONs
New Teams: December 2 - 6, 1996
ADULT SUMMER SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Women's C, D
Men's Open
Men's C
Men's D/E
Men's Corporate
Men's 35/40 and Over
Co -Rec 11/12"
Co -Rec 14"
Teams must consist of players who
live or work within Eagan' or
School District 196.
SOFTBALL LEAGUES OEFEREDs
WINTER VOLLEYBALL
LEAGUES
Volleyball teams are now
forming. Returning teams registered
until November 20. New team
registration will be accepted until
December 10. Limited space is still
available in some leagues. Call Parks
and Recreation at 681 -4660 as soon
as possible for more information.
Registrations are accepted by teams
only. Individuals wishing to play
may be placed on an available
players list. Call Parks and
Recreation to be placed on the list.
LEAGUES OFFEREDs
Tuesdays: Women's & Men's
Officiated (Power)
Thursdays: Co -Ed Officiated (Power)
Fridays: Co -ed Recreational
Co -Ed Officiated
(Beginning)
Co -Ed Officiated (Power)
It's not too early to THINK SOFTBALL!!
Organize your team now for the 1997 season. Adult softball leagues are directed by Eagan Parks and Recreation.
Registration material will be available after February 1, 1997. Returning teams have priority registration beginning in March.
New teams register in mid -March on a first come, first served, space available basis. Contact Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660
(TDD 454 -8535) after February 1, 1997.
Monday Evenings
Thursday Mornings
Mon., Tues., Wed. Evenings
Mon., Tues., Wed. Evenings
Thursday Evenings
Thursday Evenings
Sun., Tues., Fri. Evenings and Wednesday Mornings
Friday Evenings
TENDER TREE CARE
Discover why trees and
shrubs need to be pruned. Learn
when and how to prune, and
with shears in hand, practice the
skill.
This seminar will also touch
upon local tree disease, insect
related tree abnormalities and
hands -on remedial measures you
can take.
City Forestry staff will
conduct this learning session.
Benefit from their expertise.
Class size is limited and
pre- registration is required.
1)Ar Et
Saturday, March 15, 1997
Mitt
10:00 a.m. to Noon
W CATR ®No
Trapp Farm Shelter Building
841 Wilderness Run Road
FEL
$5.00
REGISTRATION ®EA®UUNEt
Monday, March 10, 1997
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1EEPo I HAVE SPRING
FEVERI
liAT CAN 1 DO IN MY
YARD, N0%
Frequently asked questions from
gardening enthusiasts in the month
of March are:
When do I start seeds indoors?
When do I unwrap my trees?
What vegetables will germinate
in cold soil?
Can I plant bulbs now?
Can I fertilize my perennial garden?
What can I do to green up my lawn?
.Diana Bolander, master gardener
and certified landscaper, will answer
these questions and more at this
spring fever gardeners seminar.
Come prepared to gain a wealth of
information. Perhaps you'll learn
that you can go right out and launch .
your garden.
Space is limited and
pre- registration is required.
DAIL
Saturday, March 29, 1997
TIME
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
LOCAT ONt
Community Room
Eagan Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
FEL
$5.00.
REGISTRATION ®EA®IJN[o
Monday, March 24, 1997
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
FOR PRESCHOOLERS •
AND YOUTH
Birthday parties are special and we have
some great ways to celebrate them. Our
parties include party leader, decorations,
balloons, cake, beverage, party bags and a
special gift for the birthday child. All the
things you would do at home, without the
mess. Parties are offered on Saturdays from
10:00 a.m. - Noon or from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Reservations must be made 3 weeks in
advance. Come celebrate your special day
with us. For reservations please call
681 - 4660 (TDD 454 - 8535).
PARTY # 9 OLD-FASHIONED
(4 -5 years old' 1 1/2 hours).
Includes traditional party games like Pin the
Tail, Duck, Duck, Grey Duck, plus a few new
ones too! The 1 1/2 hour party will end with
present opening, cake and a juice drink.
PARTY #2 T-SHIRT
(6 - 10 years old: 2 hours)
This 2 hour party allows for flexibility and
creativity. During our time together guests
will design and make their own decorated
t- shirts by using tye dye. This can get mess
so please dress accordingly. The party also
includes present opening, cake and a juice
drink.
PARTY #3 TRADITIONAL
(6 -10 year olds: 1 1/2 hours)
This party allows for flexibility and fun. Your
birthday child can choose traditional games
that will celebrate their special day. The
party will end with present opening, cake and
a juice drink.
LOCATIONs
(Dec. through Feb.)
Community Room
Fire Administration Bldg
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEL
Party #9
$65.00 for 1 -9 participants
Party in
$75.00 for 1 -9 participants
(includes t- shirt)
Party in
$65.00 for 1 -9 participants
Add $5.00 for each additional participant.
Maximum of 12 participants, including
birthday child.
LOOKING FOR AN EASY GIFT IDEA?
PUNCH m®s ARE AVAILABLE
AT THE CIVIC ARENA
Public Skate:
Open Freestyle:
Skate Sharpening:
Adult $27.00
Student $18.00
$36.00
$18.00
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DAYS OFF SCHOOL
PUBLIC SKATE
January 20 & 30
January 31
February 17
March 7
12:30 -1:30 pm
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
2:00 - 4:00 pm
OPEN HOCKEY
Tuesday & Friday
12:00 - 1:30 pm
(No kate during holiday times when there is no school)
Cost: $4.00
SKATE RENTAL: $2.00
SKATE SHARPENING: $2.00
EA AN CIVIC ARENA
3870 PILOT KNOB ROAD
MAiVilLV OPEN SKATING
5:45 -7:15 pm
Third Sunday of the month
(Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20)
Cost: $5.00 per family.
Parent must accompany children
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SPECIAL EVENTS
New Year's Eve Party
December 31
7:30 - 10:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 per family
New Year's Day Family Skate
January 1
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 per family
AFTERNOON OPEN SKATING
Monday & Thursday
12:30 -1:30 pm
Cost: $2.00
OPEN FREESTYLE
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
7:00 - 8:30 am
(No skate during holiday times when there is no school)
Cost $4.00
Skating can be enjoyed by
everyone from ages younger than 20
months through senior citizens. If a
little help is needed, pushers are
provided for standing.
Eagan Skating School offers a
"progressive" program which
advances skaters into the next level
when they have mastered the
elements within their level. Upon
advancement, a badge /ribbon is
awarded. ALL TINY TOTS AND
PRE -ALPHA LEVEL SKATERS WILL
RECEIVE A RIBBON UPON
COMPLETION OF THE SKATING
SESSION.
This program follows the
guidelines of the Ice Skating Institute
of Amierica (I.S.I.A.). Classes are
taught by professional instructors
and limited to approximately 13
skaters per class.
WEDNESDAY
SKATING LESSONS
WINTER, 9 996
December 4 - February 5, 1997
(No class on 12/25/96 and 1/1/97)
10:00 - 10:30 am
W -Class #1 Returning Tiny Tots
10:30 -11:00 am
W -Class #2 New Tiny Tots
11:15 - 11:15 am
W -Class #3 Smalls & Talls
12:00 - 12:30 pm
W -Class #4 Adults (4 min.)
12:30 -1:00 pm
W -Class #5 Returning Tiny Tots
1:00 - 1:30 pm
W -Class #6 New Tiny Tots
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SKATING LESSONS
COSTS 555.00
SATURDAY SKATING LESSONS
WINTER, 1996
December 7, 1996 - February 1, 1997
(No class on 12/28/96)
9:45 - 10:15 am
Clair #1 Tots 3&1 Rcturning FULL
Class #2 Tots 3 &4 Returning
Class #3 Pre -Alpha Returning
FULL
first time skaters
10:00 - 10:30 am
Class #5 Alpha
Returning
10:15 -10:45 am
Class #6 Tots 1&2 Returning
FULL
Class #8 Tots 1 &2 Returning
Class #9 Beta Returning
10:30 -11:00 am
Class #10 Alpha Returning
10:45 - 11:15 am
Clas #13 Tots 1&2 Ncw FULL
Class #14 Alpha Returning
11:00 - 11:30 am
Class #11 Tots 1&2 Returning
Class #12 Learner 6 -7 yr. old
first time skaters
Class #15 Gam /Del Returning
11:30 - Noon
Class #16
Class #17
Class #18
Class #19
Tots 3 &4 Returning
Alpha Ret. /New,
Tots 1&2 New
Learners 8+ yr. old
first time skaters
11:45 - 12:15 pm
Class #20 Alpha Returning
12:00 - 12:30 pm
Class #23 Pre -Alpha Returning
Class #24 Adults Ret. /New
12:15 - 12:45 pm
Class #21 Tots 1&2 New
Class #22 Open Open
Class #25 Freestyle Returning
WHAT DOES SPRING
HAVE IN STORE?
SPRING SKATING LESSONS
February 15 - April 12, 1996
(no class on March 29)
MONDAY NIGHT LESSONS
6:30 - 8:30 PM
ADULTS
LEARNERS
SMALLS & TALLS
TINY TOTS
PRE -ALPHA
WEDNESDAY LESSONS
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
TINY TOTS
SMALLS & TALLS
ADULTS
SATURDAY LESSONS
9:45 AM - 12:45 PM
TINY TOTS
LEARNERS
PRE -ALPHA
ALPHA
BETA
GAMMA /DELTA
FREESTYLE
ADULTS
Sched avaiia
b eg i nning January 27, 1 ',9
HOW CAN 1 REGISTER
FOR THE SPRING
SKATING SESSION?
Skaters participating in the winter
session of skating lessons will have the
opportunity to register early for the
spring session through February 1,
1997. Those NEW to skating can
begin registering on Monday, February
3 by mail or drop box. Phone
registrations using Visa or MasterCard
will begin on February 5.
Information on specific classes
being offered on Monday, Wednesda
and Saturday will be available after
January 27, 1997 at the Municipal
Center and Civic Arena.
r
1 2ND FAMILY SKATER
ge Birthdate
Highest ISIA Test Passed
Highest USFSA Test Passed
ENROLL ME IN CLASS #:
Class Time:
Participants in the Fall, 1996 session of skating lessons have been offered the
poortunity to register early for the winter session of skating lessons. Participants
new to skating lessons began registering on Monday,November 18 but there are still
some openings in the winter session that begins on December 7. Check out the schedule
of Wednesday and Saturday classes and (earn a sport that will keep you active during Minnesota winters and all year long!
Parents are invited" and encouraged to watch their children participate in skating lessons, however, they are not allowed
on the ice with their child unless they have registered for the Smalls and Talls class. There are times when young children
may have a difficult time separating from their parents. If you feel that your child may have a little difficulty in attending a
skating lesson without a parent present you may want to consider participating in a Smalls and Tails class or participate in
some open skating sessions with your child. We want your skating experience to be FUN.
EAGAN CIVIC ARENA
Skating Registration
Participant's Name
Address
City,State, Zip
Phone (H) (W)
Age Birthdate
Parents Name
Highest ISIA Test Passed
Highest USFSA Test Passed
ENROLL ME IN CLASS #
Class Time: $
3RD FAMILY SKATER
Age Birthdate
Highest ISIA Test Passed
Highest USFSA Test Passed
ENROLL ME IN CLASS #:
Class Time: $
Total:
Charge my _Visa MasterCard
Card Number
Name on Card: Exp.Date
Signature:
I, the undersigned, parent or guardian or participant, do hereby agree to
allow the individual(s) named herein to participate in the afore - mentioned
activity(ies), and 1 further agree to indemnify, and hold the City of Eagan,
Eagan Civic Arena, skating director and instructors harmless from and
against any and all liability for any injury or loss of property by the
aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with,
s /her participation in this activity.
1 Parent or Participant Signature Date
L
T EAGAN CIVIC ARENA
Skating Registration
Participant's Name
Address
City,State, Zip
Phone(H) (W)
Age Birthdate
Parents Name
Highest ISIA Test Passed
Highest USFSA Test Passed
ENROLL ME IN CLASS #
Class Time: $
2ND FAMILY SKATER
Age Birthdate
Highest ISIA Test Passed
Highest USFSA Test Passed
ENROLL ME IN CLASS #:
Class Time: $
3RD FAMILY SKATER
Age Birthdate
Highest ISIA Test Passed
Highest USFSA Test Passed
ENROLL ME IN CLASS #:
Class Time: $
Total: $
Charge my _Visa MasterCard
Card Number :
Name on Card: Exp.Date
Signature:
I, the undersigned, parent or guardian or participant, do hereby agree to
allow the individual(s) named herein to participate in the afore- mentioned
activity(ies), and I further agree to indemnify, and hold the City of Eagan,
Eagan Civic Arena, skating director and instructors harmless from and
against any and all liability for any injury or loss of property by the
aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with,
his/her participation in this activity.
Parent or Participant Signature Date
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Volume 2
Number 3
City Receives
National
Wter Quality
Award
-Page 2
V.P. Visits
Eagan for
Talk with
C.O.Ps
--Page 2
Can You
Recognize
Signs of CO
in Your
Home?
--Page 4
Civic Arena
Success
Aenefits Entire
IPommunity
--Page 7
Experience
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On the Cover: S
City, Residents Receive National Award For Water uali
Q ty
G ive yourselves a pat on the back!! The City of Eagan was selected to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's
1996 national first place award for an outstanding Storm Water Management Control Program. The selection was the
result of an extensive national competition involving the examination of demonstrated innovative and cost - effective
measures employed by communities across the nation in improving storm water quality. Representatives from the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency who nominated the City for consideration for the award were on hand at the October 15 City Council
meeting to present the award to the City officials.
Without the participation of literally hundreds of volunteers and the cooperation of City residents, this award would not have been
possible. While the quality of a number of high priority water bodies has improved significantly, more needs to be done. Residents
can help by heeding the message of "lake- friendly" lawn care tips, like properly using fertilizer and keeping vegetative material like
grass and leaves off paved surfaces so that they are not carried through the storm drain systems into area lakes and ponds. With the
cooperation of everyone, the City and its residents can look forward to even better quality lakes and ponds in the future.
Student election judges, steel workers'
union members DFL Party affiliates and
others stood in the Chilly rain for nearly
2 hours,
for a
chance
to meet
the Vice
President
as he
arrived
at Eagan
City Hall ■
This official city publication is
distributed four times a year as a
public service by the Eagan City
Council. This publication is
prepared by Joanna Foote,
Communications Coordinator,
under the direction of Tom
Hedges, City Administrator,
We invite comments or suggestions
either in person or by calling 681-
4600 or TDD# for the hearing
impaired 454 -8535.
City of Eagan
Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Mayor:
Thomas Egan
Councilmembers:
Pat Awada Shawn Hunter
Sandra Masin Ted Wachter
The Lone Oak Tree
the symbol of strength &
growth in our community.
Winter
1996
Vice President Gore Visits Eagan
Talks to Cops about C.O.P.s
V ice President Al Gore, Senator Paul Wellstone, a host of White
House staff , Secret Service agents and press corps members descended on
Eagan City Hall on October 23, to meet with police chiefs and officers from
throughout Minnesota about the success of the "Clinton C.O.P.s" grant programs.
C.O.P.s stands for Community Oriented Policing. The programs take a variety of
forms, but are funded through federal grants designed to put more police officers and
programs into neighborhoods for direct and regular contact with area residents and
businesses. Eagan Police Chief Pat Geagan and Officer Bill White explained the
benefits of Eagan's Community Oriented Policing Program in the Wescott Square area
of the City which has greatly reduced crime in that area by since its introduction two
and a half years ago. Police chiefs and officers from Dakota County, Anoka,
Minneapolis, St. Paul, described the positive results achieved through their
Community Oriented Policing programs.
All of the programs stress the importance of neighbors working together with the •
police departments to be the "eyes and
ears" of the neighborhood to help
prevent crime and disruptive activity.
The City of Eagan is an Affirmative Action
Equal Opportunity Employer
Winter
1996
hat's Up at the Airport?
p �
O n October 28, the Metropolitan Airports Commission formally adopted a
Noise Mitigation Plan for expansion of Minneapolis -St. Paul International
Airport. Approval of the plan followed nearly six months of meetings with
• the mayors and staffs of surrounding cities. Eagan actively patticipated in this group.
While the City proposed numerous initiatives to expand the sound insulation program
and improve compliance with noise abatement procedures, the program approved by
the MAC makes more modest changes.
The new Noise Mitigation Plan addresses four areas: sound insulation, community
stabilization, airport operations and runway use. The sound insulation program will
be expanded slightly. The plan targets areas of lower noise impact than in the past,
but bases eligibility on projected noise exposure in 2005. Since this date follows the
federal requirement for a "quiet" generation airline fleet and noise contours are
expected to shrink, the eligible area will be only slightly larger than in the past.
The plan calls for the formation of a work group to recommend community
stabilization tools such as tax incentives and neighborhood improvements, hopefully
over a broader area. The MAC will analyze and change airport operations by
extending the nighttime hours, implementing updated departure procedures and
identifying more noise compatible procedures for new runways. The plan also
proposes to evaluate the Eagan- Mendota Heights corridor procedures, an exercise
which could have as much potential for expanding noise impact as diminishing it.
The plan also makes provisions to shift some traffic currently on the parallel runways
t he crosswind runway between St. Paul, Bloomington and Richfield. While this
result in some overflights in western Eagan, it may reduce pressures for the north -
so th runway which could significantly increase traffic in that area.
The plan will be submitted to the state as a condition of the law which ended the dual
track process last spring. Residents who are concerned about the impacts of airport
expansion may wish to contact their legislators to share their interests prior to the
January legislative session.
To register complaints about specific aircraft noise events, contact the Metropolitan
Airports Commission at 726 -9411.
Make Sure the
Snow Plow
Passes You By!
L ast winter Eagan residents
expressed more concern than ever
before about snowplow damage to
amenities located adjacent to roadways.
YOU CAN HELP!!
The first 10 -12 feet directly behind the
curb is designated as street right -of -way.
It is intended to be used for utilities and
w i storage. Help prevent damage by:
s
eeping front yard beautification
(rock gardens, fences, shrubbery, etc.)
back behind the right -of way.
2) Check sprinkler heads to ensure they
do not protrude above the top of the
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concrete curb.
3) Inspect your mailbox for proper
clearance. 9 out of 10 mailboxes which
are damaged by snow and ice operations
are mounted too low. The front bottom
corner (and any delivary box) needs to be
48" above the street surface and behind
the back of the curb line. Replace old,
worn out mailbox posts and accessories.
4) Please be understanding about City
boulevard damage. City mainline plow
operations are performed with one
operator and all units have oversized
wings (which save taxpayers money).
The low sloping curb is almost
impossible to locate by operators and
underlying ice makes steering difficult,
drifting snow and low light conditions all
contribute to obscured vision and
subsequent sod damage.
5) Please do not place snow from your
Eagan Voters
Elect One,
Re -elect Another
O n November 5, 1996, 28,299
Eagan voters went to the polls
and voted for two of six City
Council candidates. Former Eagan Mayor
Bea Blomquist won the first Council seat
with 9,601 votes. Incumbent candidate
Sandra Masin reclaimed her Council seat
by receiving 8,015 votes. Four other
candidates received the following totals:
Shawn Hunter (Incumbent)
Paul Bakken
Mark Miller
Ron Hanson
A 72% voter turnout in Eagan put our
average well above that of the rest of
Minnesota where overall turnout was
65 %.
7,310
6,241
4,297
3,643
The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that
all persons have equal access to programs, services,
activities, facilities and employment without regard
to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation
or status with regard to public assistance.
driveway back onto the roadway. It may
seem like a good place for it to melt and
go away, but it compounds winter
maintenance problems for city crews.
6) Please remember to place garbage and
recycling containers at lease 8 feet behind
the curb and follow parking regulations.
7) Please call the Eagan Maintanance
Facility at 681 -4300 if you have questions
or problems related to snow removal.
Please be courteous to city snow and ice
control personnel. Plow operators and
communications personnel receive
numerous negative calls which do little to
help the actual problem. City crews are
here to serve you and welcome positive
feedback or identification of safety
concerns. City staff does its best to
accommodate citizens.
Last winter again reminded us all that
mother nature will have her way. You can
help us to hold costs of snow and ice
operations down by making sure the
plows pass you by. Thanks for doing your
part!
page 4
How is the Air Quality in
Your Home?
Outside air
inlet vent
A nother Minnesota winter is upon us and as you
prepare your home for the onslaught of cold and
snow that is sure to come, we in the Building
Inspections Division would like to share with you some
potential problems that may affect air quality within
your home. The intent of this article is not to cover all
conditions that can contribute to poor indoor air quality
in your home, but rather to briefly touch on some
common problem areas you should check and
maintenance you can perform to ensure your home is a
safe indoor air quality environment. We have also listed
a number of resources for you to use to gain more in-
depth information, on these and other indoor air quality
questions that you may have.
Combustion Air
The fuel- burning appliances in your home all need a reliable supply of
outside air to work properly. Your furnace, water heater and other
flame- producing devices use large amounts of air in the combustion
process. The air must be continually replaced if the appliances are to
function safely and efficiently.
If your house is older, these appliances can generally get enough air
through cracks and leaks in your house. If your house is newer or has
been upgraded and tightly insulated, caulked and weather- stripped
(covering windows, patio doors, etc. with clear plastic for the winter
months may also drastically reduce air infiltration into your home),
combustion air must be brought in. Sometimes combustion air is
brought in through an insulated duct tied into the furnace return air
duct with an opening in the duct inside the furnace room. Preferably,
combustion air is brought in through an insulated duct which is
terminated directly into your furnace room. This duct is vital for a
properly drafted furnace, water heater, or fireplace.
City inspectors have experienced a number of incidents where this
flexible duct has been blocked by rags, clothing or other items.
Sometimes this happens because of carelessness or because the duct
creates a cold draft along the floor. If the duct creates a cold airstream
across the floor that is intolerable, the duct can be dropped into a
bucket, creating a partial cold air plug that your furnace will remove
when combustion air is needed, that is, when furnace burners engage.
Bringing in combustion air from the outside will probably neither save
or cost energy. Energy savings occur when negative vacuum pressure in
the house is reduced, which reduces infiltration of cold air because less
warm room air is used for combustion and less warm room air is being
pulled into the draft hood. Energy losses occur when more cold air,
which must be heated, is brought in through cracks and leaks to meet
combustion air requirements.
Another area to check is the combustion air inlet opening on the
outside of your house. Usually these are located in the rim joist area
just above the concrete or masonry foundation. If you have difficulty
finding it, check under decks, bay windows or other cantilevered •
portions of your house. Sometimes combustion air inlets are placed in
some pretty awkward places! The inlet screens must be kept clear of
12" or less
Winter
1996
Combustion
air supply
r
• Containment box or bucket
Vent pipe
Furnace
Combustion
air intake
obstructions including cottonwood seeds, leaves, grass or
other airborne materials that could short- circuit the
system. Wasps or other insect nests have also been
known to block these intakes.
Backdraffing
If your fuel - burning appliances (furnace, water heater,
wood and gas fireplaces, etc.) do not have enough
combustion air for their proper operation, a very
dangerous condition known as "backdrafting" can occur.
The natural tendency of hot combustion gases is to rise
but, if there is not enough outside air being supplied by
cracks and leaks in the house or, preferably, through
properly installed combustion air supply ducts, your
furnace, wood or gas stoves may pull air down each
others flues =a "backdraft." Exhaust fans in your
kitchen, bathrooms, etc. can exasperate this condition by
creating even greater negative pressure in your house.
For example, you are using your gas or wood fireplace, an
exhaust fan in your kitchen is on, and there is not enough
outside air coming into your house to replace the air
being exhausted by these appliances. The only available
place for these appliances to pull air from is down the
furnace flue. Eventually the furnace comes on and,
because its flue is being used to supply combustion air to
other appliances and /or exhaust fans in your house
( backdrafting), your furnace's combustion gases spill out
its draft hood and into the furnace area. This is a classic.
example of "backdrafting" and when this happens,
carbon monoxide is formed. This carbon monoxide may
then be pulled further into the house by the fireplace
draft and kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans.
An indication that backdrafting is occurring is an
accumulation of soot around the draft hoods of your
furnace and /or water heater vents or in other areas of your
house (usually along the edges of rooms in the form of
small black specs or dots).
BON MONOXIDE
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas
that is colorless, odorless, tasteless and
nonirritating. When breathed into your
body, CO combines with your blood and
prevents it from absorbing oxygen. When
blood, deficient in oxygen, reaches your
heart and brain, it can damage those
organs causing illness or death.
Two of the most common
sources of CO in homes:
1) backdrafting of fuel - burning appliance
flues
2) allowing a vehicle to idle or "warm
up" within an attached garage (Never
start your vehicle without opening your
overhead garage door.)
A yearly inspection and cleaning of all
fuel burning appliances and the
installation of CO detectors are
strongly encouraged. For more
information regarding carbon
monoxide, please see the adjacent
e by the Fire Department.
For further information or assistance
regarding indoor air quality, please do not
hesitate to contact:
Two excellent publications provided by
the Minnesota Department of Public
Service are "Minnesota House Warming
Guide to Combustion Air" and an
ongoing series entitled "Home Builders'
Energy Update."
MN. Department of Public Service
296 -5175
Minnegasco
372 -5050 (24 -hour Tine)
UtiliCorp United
(formerly Peoples Natural Gas)
423 -5900 (24 -hour line)
Wint
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Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide
Dangers in Your Home
agan residents continue to install home monitor devices which detect raised
levels of Carbon Monoxide (CO) in the home. In an effort to help educate
homeowners on what the effects of CO are at different levels, and how long
exposure would have to be sustained before feeling the effects, the following chart is
provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Eagan
Fire Department. The symptoms shown are as they relate to CO exposure within healthy
adults.
Pregnant women, infants, children, senior citizens, persons with heart or respiratory
problems, and smokers may experience symptoms at lower levels of exposure than noted.
Individuals with medical problems may consider using detection devices with lower
COHb alarming capabilities:
What the Digital Readings Mean
on enirrtition Approximate Inrlala,ion lime
of CO in Air and Toxic Symptoms Developed
(ppm =parts per million)
50 ppm The maximum allowable concentration for continuous exposure
for healthy adults in any 8 -hour period.
200 ppm Slight headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea after 2 -3 hours.
400 ppm Frontal headaches within 1 -2 hours, life threatening after 3 hours.
800 ppm Dizziness, nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes.
Unconsciousness within 2 hours. Death within 2 -3 hours.
Headache, dizziness and nausea within 20 minutes. Death
within 1 hour.
3,200 ppm Headache, dizziness and nausea within 5 -10 minutes. Death
within 25 -30 minutes.
Headache, dizziness and nausea within 1 -2 minutes. Death
within 10 -15 minutes.
12,800 ppm Death within 1 -3 minutes.
The Eagan Fire Department and your gas company are equipped with devices which can
accurately check the levels of CO in your home at no charge should your detector go off.
If you have a CO emergency, dial 9 -1 -1 and leave the house immediately. Non -
emergency calls can be made to the Eagan Police Department (24 hrs.) •
at 681 -4700 or your gas company .
NOTE: In order to obtain accurate readings, do not ventilate the home by opening
doors or windows until after the problem has been investigated.
1,600 ppm
6,400 ppm
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Advisory Commissions
Need You!
A great way to become involved in your City government is
by applying for a position on one of the City's six advisory
commissions. A number of appointments are made
annually to each commission including the
Advisory Planning Commission, the Advisory Parks
Recreation and Natural Resources Commission, the
Burnsville/Eagan Cable Telecommunications Commission,
the Airport Relations Commission, the Economic
Development Commission and the Solid Waste Abatement
Commission.
Each commission meets monthly to review issues
pertaining its specific focus area and to make
recommendations to the City Council. The commissions
are made up of resident or business appointees, or related industry
representatives where applicable. (Watch local newspapers or call City
Hall Administration for a complete description of each commission and
its representation).
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Present appointees to commissions may apply for reappointment and
will be given consideration by the City Council, along with all other
applicants. Residents of Eagan who wish to apply to serve on one of
these commissions should fill out a background information form,
available at the Municipal Center, or by calling 681 -4601. The
deadline for submitting this form is December 31, 1996. Interviews are
tentatively scheduled to be held the evening of Tuesday, January 14.
Appointments will be made at the January 21, 1997 Council meeting.
Sidewalk Snow Removal
Pilot Program Given Clear Path
This year, the City of Eagan is starting a pilot program for the removal
of snow from trails and sidewalks in certain designated areas. The
areas were chosen to coincide with elementary school walking areas
around Glacier Hills, Pinewood, Thomas Lake and Oak Ridge Schools.
In those areas, the school district, City and adjacent neighbors will
cooperate to clear the sidewalks.
Bituminous trails and some sidewalks will be the responsibility of the
City and School District 196. In addition, a new ordinance requires
homeowners along certain streets to shovel the sidewalks adjacent to
their homes. The homeowners affected by the ordinance have been
contacted directly. If you have not received a notice, your home is not
affected at this time. The program will be reviewed annually to
determine whether it should be modified or expanded. While
sidewalk snow removal is required only in the designated areas,
residents of other areas may wish to shovel their walks as well for
pedestrians in their neighborhoods.
Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities participating in City activities
will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. if less than 96
hours notice is received, the City will attempt to provide such aid.
Winter
1996
New Ordinance
Regulates Outdoor Sales
The Eagan City Council has approved an ordinance
amendment to the City Code which now regulates
Seasonal Outdoor Sales and Temporary Outdoor
Events. Seasonal Outdoor Sales will now require a
conditional use permit; however, no permit will be
required for Temporary Outdoor Events. Seasonal
Outdoor Sales and Temporary Outdoor Events will be
permitted in most commercial and industrial zoned
districts.
Businesses and organizations that wish to conduct a
Temporary Outdoor Event within Eagan do not have to
obtain a permit from the City, however, specific
conditions that must be met. Temporary Outdoor
Events include: promotional and fund raiser events, car
washes, clothing and craft displays, and other
temporary events which have a duration of less than 10
days. Persons who wish to conduct a Temporary
Outdoor Event should contact the Community
Development Department for specific regulations.
Seasonal Outdoor Sales, such as greenhouses, Christmas
tree sales, vegetable stands, and other outdoor sales
with durations of 10 -90 days will require approval of a
conditional use permit by the City Council and are
subject to specific conditions. Businesses and
organizations planning to conduct a Seasonal Outdoor
Sale in Eagan should contact the Community
Development Department to apply for a conditional
use permit at least four (4) months prior to the
beginning of the sale or event. This will provide
sufficient time to process the application.
For specific regulations regarding these uses, please
contact the Eagan Community Development
Department at 681 -4685.
•
The Grand
Opening in
October, 1995
gave a glimpse of
the promising future
for Eagan's Civic
Arena. Nearly 1,000
people attended
the 2 -day
celebration and
"ice- tivities."
Winter
1996
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Successful First Year at Civic Arena
Benefits Entire Community
On October 1, 1995 the Eagan Civic Arena opened for operation. One year later, the community has
enjoyed an abundance of events and programs spanning a wide variety of interests on both ice and dry-
floor. Just a sampling of these events includes Eagan High School boys' and girls' hockey games, a girls'
youth hockey tournament, tiny tot to adult "Learn to Skate" programs, figure skating practices and
performances, "Community Open Skate" sessions, a national speed skating competition, a Home and
Garden Show, a local business Job Fair, and the City's Community Services Open House.
A quick look at the operational income and expense record for the Civic Arena for the first thirteen
months of operation (10 -1 -95 to 10- 31 -96), shows income ahead of schedule for this type of facility.
The Civic Arena shows gross revenues of $406,200 on operational expense of $395,600. Earlier
projections were more modest considering initial start -up expenses for similar facilities and those which
would be common for any business. The City will continue to monitor programs, fees and charges to
ensure that the operations continue to cover expenses while providing recreational benefits to the
community.
In the meantime, the programs will continue to provide recreational opportunities for our residents and
bring in revenue from out of town visitors, for arena events and to area restaurants, shops and hotels.
Outdoor Ice Rinks -- simple chemistry or works of art?
Did you ever wonder what it takes to
m e an ice rink? Those science classes
1 go taught us that two parts
by ogen and one part oxygen will create
a liquid that solidifies when exposed to air
temperatures of 0° C (32° F) or less .
While this simple law of chemistry may
represent the basic physical reaction
necessary to make ice, the process used to
develop a high quality ice rink is complex
and akin to creating a work of art.
Annually, the Eagan park maintenance
staff floods and maintains 15 hockey rinks
and 17 general skating rinks. This winter
process actually begins in late- summer,
when rinks are inspected to ensure that
frost heaving or ruts from the previous
season have not disrupted the surfaces.
Most rinks are constructed with a slope of
1/2% -1% over the length to promote
drainage during non -ice seasons. Even a
small mound in the earth requires many
extra inches of ice to cover. A 200 -foot
hockey rink with a 1 /2% slope over the
length requires 12 inches of ice cover on
the low end before ice will even begin to
cover the surface on the high end.
* vent grass from protruding through
i rfaces, grass is mowed low in late
fall. Because dark colored materials will
absorb heat, all leaves and debris must be
removed from rink areas. Debris frozen
into the ice will often melt through the ice
creating soft spots in the ice surface. schedule of regular maintenance requiring
The actual flooding of rinks can not begin 6 to 8 staff is implemented. All rinks,
until the frost has penetrated the ground, other than small open skating sites are
usually by late November. To aid the maintained 5 to 7 days a week
ground sealing, park maintenance crews determined by rink usage. Maintenance
routinely spray the ground with light generally consists of sweeping with a
layers of water from a tank truck. This is power rotary broom and hand shoveling
an exacting art, as too much water will of the edges and corners. A tank truck
draw the frost out and quickly turn the using high pressure spray then seals the
ground to mud, delaying the process. surface with a light coat of water 1/2 inch
Once the sealing is done, the ice - makers or less in depth. If frost boils or ridges
continue to apply thin layers of water to develop, a tractor mounted Zamboni with
make a smooth ice surface, a sharpened steel blade is used to scrape
and smooth the surface.
By early- December a uniform layer of ice
will generally be visible. Weather When temperatures fall below 0° F the
permitting, rink flooding shifts into high water will freeze before it has bonded w
gear. The park maintenance staff begins the ice surface. The new layer will shatu
when skated upon creating a surface that
a split shift schedule, using day and
evening crews to take full advantage of resembles shattered glass. The ideal
the weather. Any accumulation of more temperature range for lke to
than 1 /2" of snow is removed using plow- flooding is 5 20 °F. (Ideal like o
trucks, tractors, blowers and power for ice, but how about receive this
brooms prior to each day's flooding. Both those ice - makers ?) A news letter
sudden thaw may in an
City tank trucks will operate nearly alternate
nonstop over the course of the two shifts. necessitate rebuilding of ormat such
Approximately 1,000 gallons of water or the rinks. as large print
more is applied to each rink during each By early -to mid - February, braille,
shift. The goal for opening the rinks is the first signs of spring audio tape,
etc.,
typically the weekend prior to Christmas, begin to affect rinks. In call please
depending upon the weather. The our March newsletter, we'll o Eagan
likelihood of meeting the goal is 65 -75 %. explain how our crews 681 - 4600
Once the rinks are suitable for skaters, a work to extend the life of (TDD
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Eagan s ice rinks.
Eagan Recycling Basics
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1. Newspaper:
Include advertisements that come in the newspaper.
2. Tin and Aluminum cans:
No need to remove labels.
3.
Green, Clear, and Brown Glass:
Food and beverage bottles and jars
Please rinse
44 Remove caps, lids, and rings
No need to remove labels.
4. Plastic Bottles with a neck:
Pop, milk, ketchup, cooking oil, laundry soap, etc.
Please rinse
Throw away caps and pumps
NO: Plastic tubs, ice cream pails, or plastic bags.
5. Corrugated Cardboard:
Needs to be broken down into 3' by 3' bundles
Keep seperate from other materials
6, Magazines, Catalogs, and Mixed Mail
Shiny magazines and catalogs
Envelopes/bills (window envelopes are O.K.)
Letters/stationary
Place mail in a paper bag seperate from newspapers
Recycling within the City of Eagan is offered on a weekly basis with service being provided by residential refuse haulers on
the same day as garbage collection for single family and townhome residents with individual unit service.
Holiday Recycling Tips
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Tree recycling:
Most haulers offer pick-up for trees, usually for 1-4 weeks after holidays. Remove lights, tinsel, wire,
ornaments, etc. Please call your hauler if you have any questions.
Gift Wrapping:
Please try to reuse. You can recycle gift wrapping paper. Please fold and place in bag with mixed mail for curbside
recyding.
Holiday and Greeting Cards:
Holiday and greeting cards can be reused and made into new cards, ornaments, or present tags. Cards without foil
or metal detailing may be recycled at curbside with your mixed mail. A charitable organization that will accept
cards is listed below. You can also order recycled cards from them.
Mail cards to :
St. Jude's Ranch for Children
100 St. Jude Street Dept. MN
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 293-3131
Polystyrene Packing Peanuts:
Reuse if possible. Polystyrene packing peanuts can be brought to the Dakota County Recycling Center
(1705 E. Highway 13, Burnsville-484-5373). Keep seperate from polystyrene food packaging. Some packaging
stores accept polystyrene peanuts to be reused for mailings.
No Waste Holiday Ideas
• In order to reduce holiday waste the City of Eagan invites you to try these ideas. By
implementing these ideas, you can reduce holiday costs, cut down on your trash volume,
and have a creative holiday.
Waste reduction prevents waste before it is created.
Save resources, prevent waste and save money.
-Buy in bulk, avoid individually wrapped items;
-Seek out products with minimal packaging;
-Reuse products again in their original form
(such as refillable milk containers);
-Use non disposable instead of throwaway items
(such as silverware, batteries, razors);
-Bring a bag when shopping; take a mug to work;
reuse containers instead of plastic bags;
-Repair products to increase their useful life;
-Rent or share occasionally-used tools with friends
• -Trade-in, donate or sell the old when you buy new.
Half of the paper that America consumes is
used to wrap and decorate consumer products.
- California Department of Conservation
-Consider buying a potted Norfolk Pine, fig
like or indoor house plant that can be
• ecorated every holiday season.
-Purchase from a tree farm rather than
cutting down a tree in the wild.
-Use trimmed branches from your tree
for decorating around the home or
making wreaths.
-Consider buying an artificial tree
that can be reused every year.
-Decorate evergreen bushes or pine trees outside a
window with removable, reusable decorations.
-Most haulers offer pick-up of trees (for a fee) 1-4
• weeks after holiday.
Remove: lights, tinsel, wire, ornaments,'nails, tree
stands, and plastic bags.
-Flocked trees are OK.
-Buy baking goods and snack food in bulk or larger
volumes.
-Use reusable tableware; if you don't have enough,
borrow or rent what you need.
• -Rent dishes, napkins, and saucers, tablecloths and
glasses instead of using expensive disposables.
-Place easily identifiable recycling containers at
our celebration so guests can recycle their pop
cans, bottles, etc.
-Encourage host or hostess to reuse and recycle
bows, wrapping paper, cans, glass, etc.
-cloth napkins with matching tablecloth
-cloth or string shopping bags
-compost bins
-energy saving fluorescent light fixture or u
-gift certificates
-library cardi
-push mower
-rechargeable alkaline batteries and charger
-recycling bins
-refillable pens or pencils
-reusable coffee cup
-solar watch or calculator
-sporting event, theater tickets
Is it recyclable?
THIS PUBLICATION IS
PRINTED ON
RECYCLED PAPER.
-Over packaged, resource-consuming gifts
-Plastic or electric gadgets that have limited use
-Disposable products
-Anything in aerosol containers •
Is this packaging necessary or just for looks?
Can it be used again?
Is it returnable?
Can I buy in bulk? •
Will the product last?
Is it worth a higher garbage bill or a more polluted
environment?
Try these items from around the home to wrap gifts:
-Scarves, handkerchiefs or bandannas.
-Old posters and maps
-Old sheet music
-Newspapers
-Last year's holiday paper (press with warm iron)
-Fabric scraps
-A plain box decorated with glitter, paint, markers, etc.
-Purchase wrapping paper made from recycled paper.
Consider these alternatives:
-Biodegradable starch packing peanuts (they melt when
you spray water on them!)
-Used packing peanuts from previous gifts (unwanted
packing peanuts, if they are clean, are acceptable by many
packaging stores fo reuse.)