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SUMMER
PROGRAMS
ALAN
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RECREATION
CITY OF EAGAN
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
681 -4660
TDD 454 -8535
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CITY OF EAGAN REGISTRATION FORM
WELCOME TO SLIMMER 1996!
We have a variety of activities planned for all ages. There are format changes in some programs. Changes which we
hope will accommodate you more efficiently and give you more program choices. Take some time to look over the
newsletter carefully. Many programs have registration limits - so sign up early! After a registration deadline has passed,
registrations cannot be accepted.
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hold the City harmless from and against any and all liability for any injury which may be suffered
by the aforementioned individual(s) rising out of, or in any way connected with, his /her
participation in this activity
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RECREATION REGISTRATION
•REATION REGISTRATION
The preferred method of registration is mail -in or drop box. No mass
registration session is held. Activities with limited registration 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 May 13, 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
May 20. Summer hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Parks and
Recreation office in the Municipal Center. Enter the building through the
east door.
VISA/MASTERCARD
The Department of Parks and Recreation has added Visa and MasterCard as
an alternative method of payment for recreation activities. See pertinent
information below.
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.
. EPHONE REGISTRATION
f you wish to register via telephone using your Visa or MasterCard, you may
do so beginning May 28, 1996 during regular office hours. Telephone
681 -4660 (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 start of a program 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.
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 - 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 less than 96 hours is received,
the City will make every attempt to provide the aids. However, this may not
be possible with short notice.
OLARSHIPS
A limited amount of scholarship funding is available. For information, call
Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Adult Athletics ................ 11`'
Babysitting/Latchkey ............. 22'
ike1Walk Club .. ........,.....,.. :
birthday Parties . ........' ... ...., 15'
Cable 23
Camps ... ;............
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Eaganettes ..,, . 17
Evening in the Park ............... 5
Family Activities .......... .......... 4, 5
Fall Adult Athletics 13'
Golf 10
In -L ine Skating . 22
Insturctional T - Ball . 16
Movies in the Park .............. 5 '
N ature Programs .......... .......... 6 7
New .Pros rams 10, 2
Pre - School Activities 14,15,
Registration Forms
Summer in the Park " 2
All other programs , ............
,18,19,20
8,9
24,25
Wagon Ful O'Fun 18
Discover Us! Hotline .................
Eagan Seniors ............. .........
Summer in the Park
Summer'. Facility Reservations ......
Summer Fun Day Trips
Tennis
Youth . 26,27
Adult 10,11
Civic Arena
Wading Pool 30
MINNESOTA FIGHTNG
PIKE
For all ages (Children under 15
must be accompanied by an adult)
Minnesota's newest professional
team, the Fighting Pike kick -off in the
Arena Football League this spring.
High energy, action - packed and
bruising contact characterize this
game. Lots of passing. Leave the
driving and parking to us! Great lower
level seats at the Target Center allow
for up close viewing.
Space is limited.
DATE:
Friday, May 31
TIMES
6:00 pm to
approximately 10:30 pm
LOCATIONS
The bus will leave and
return at the Eagan
Municipal Center,
3830 Pilot Knob Road
FEES
$15.50 per person
(includes $20.00 lower level
seat, chaperone and school
bus transportation)
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Thursday, May 16, 1996
LATE NIGHT WITH
WALTER HAYES
Enjoy an evening with the real
stars as Walter and his friends from the
Minnesota Astronomical Society guide
us up close and personal to the
summer night sky. See far away
galaxies, star clusters, planets and
celestial bodies better than any in
Hollywood. This event is dependent
on a clear night. To find out if the
program has been moved to the back-
up date, call the Recreation
Happenings hotline at 681 -4670 and
press #1, after 4:00 pm.
DATE:
Tuesday, June 18
(Back -up date is June 20)
TIMES
9:00 to 10:30 pm
LOCATIONS
Thomas Lake Park
FEES
NO CHARGE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Please call to register
by June 17.
SPRING OPEN HOUSE
AT HOLZ FARM
Come on out for an afternoon of
good old- fashioned fun at the Spring
Open House. There will be horses,
sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, a calf
and pigs. Master gardeners will give
great tips on all your planting season
questions. Sing along with an
accordion on the front porch. Hear
about the good ole days from long-
time area residents. Win prizes.
View farm life as it looked in the
1940's. Old time tractors and
machinery showing how farming has
progressed through the years.
Refreshments will be available for
purchase. Pony rides will be
available for $1.00 offered by
Diamond T Ranch.
Parking is very limited.
People are encouraged
to car pool.
DATES
Sunday, May 19, 1996
TIMES
Noon to 4:00 pm
LOCATIONS
Holz Farm
5665 Manor Drive
Holz Farm was purchased
by the City of Eagan in 1995.
The process has begun to
restore the buildings to good
working condition and create
an atmosphere of the period
around 1940. There is much
to be done. However, little
money is available to tackle
this major project. A non-
profit corporation, The Friends
of the Farm, is being formed to
move ahead with fund - raising,
restoration projects and
programming. Membership
information will soon be
available. To find out how
you can get involved call Parks
and Recreation at 681 -4660.
FREE FISHING CLINIC
Eagan kids can learn to identify fish
and fish habitat and try their hand at
catching fish on June 15, 1996 at a free
fishing clinic at Thomas Lake Park.
Sponsored by Eagan Parks and
Recreation and MinnAqua, a state -run
aquatic education program, the clinic
will run from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm and
is open to youth ages 9 -13.
MinnAqua was created by the
Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources in 1990 to teach the
recreation, ecology, conservation and
ethics of angling. The program is run
in cooperation with Minnesota
extension service 4 -H programs and is
funded through LCMR, RIM and the
Federal Aid in Sport Fishing Restoration
Act. Local sponsorship includes the
Eagan Water Quality Program and
members of In- Fishermen.
MinnAqua provides fishing rods,
reels and tackle. Trained instructors
conduct the program, which includes
"hands on" activities such as pop can
casting, fish measuring /weighing and
the basics of water ecology and
techniques of fishing.
Each participant will have the
opportunity to trace the path of water
runoff from his /her home. The route
water takes from street to pond to lake
to the Minnesota River may be a
surprise.
The clinic will begin with the 9:30
am check -in at Thomas Lake Park.
Activity and education sessions will be
held in the morning. BRING A BAG
LUNCH. Parks and Recreation will
provide the beverage.
After lunch the group will bus to
Carlson Lake for fishing. The bus will
return the youth to Thomas Lake Park
at 4:00 pm to "hook -up" with rides
home.
Space is limited,
pre- registration is required.
Parent volunteers are needed!
DATES
June 15, 1996
TIMES
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
LOCATIONS
Thomas Lake Park
FEES
NONE
TO REGISTERS
Call 681 -4660
(TDD 454 -8535)
by June 12, 1996
TAKE A CHILD
FISHING =
ACTIVE LIVING
FOR KIDS
Saturday, June 15, 1996
HOG ROAST
111 Slow cooked over coals all day
ong for your dining pleasure. Enjoy a
summer picnic at the farm with all the
trimmings. A great way to top off the
holiday weekend with a fun family get -
together. Stroll around the historic
Holz Farm and get a taste of farm life
back in the 1940's. This fund - raiser
will be a kick -off for the Friends of the
Farm non - profit group in their quest to
restore the site into a valuable asset for
the community.
Tickets are limited.
DATE:
Sunday, July 7, 1996
TIME:
3:00 - 7:00 pm
LOCATION:
Holz Farm,
5665 Manor Drive
FEE:
$5.00 for adults,
$3.00 for children 12 and
under by July 1
$6.00 for adults,
$4.00 for children 12 and
under after July 1
For tickets or more
information contact the
Friends of the Farm
through Eagan Parks and
Recreation at 681 -4660,
TDD 454 -8535.
MOVIES IN THE PARK
Meet wild animals up close and
personal through the silver screen.
Enjoy nature flicks outdoors. Interact
with insects while finding out why we
need those buggers anyway. Bring
your blanket, lawn chairs, popcorn
and bug spray to watch the stars under
the stars, situated on the hill behind
the shelter building at Trapp Farm
Park. In case of rain the show will
move into the shelter building or
under the picnic pavilion. Mark your
calendars.
DATES:
Thursday, June 13
9:30 pm
Nature Sights and Sounds
Thursday, July 18
9:15 pm
Birds Galore
Thursday, August 15
8:45 pm
Mammal Mania, Bears,
Bison & more!
EVENING IN THE PARK
Evening in the Park is a series of
family entertainment events.
Performances are held on Wednesday
evenings at 7:00 PM at Trapp Farm
Park, 841 Wilderness Run Road.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit
upon and settle back with the family to
enjoy the fun. McDonald's of Eagan
generously provides a cool orange
drink at each event.
Threatening weather?
CaII the Discover Us Hotline,
681 -4670, Option 1 to learn the status of
the performance.
JUNE 26 KIT AND KABOODLE
This duo, who were such a hit at
the February Cabin Fever Relief
event, return to Eagan. Great
kid songs, a lot of silliness and
talented musicians to boot are
what you will find at this
performance.
JULY 10 BOB THE
BEACHCOMBERS'
CHILDREN'S SHOW
Come prepared to clap your
hands, sing along, chuckle at
silly contests and move to the
music. Bob the Beachcomber
returns to the Evening in the Park
stage after several years absence.
JULY 17 TEDDY BEAR BAND
Once again the Teddy Bear
Band brings its special brand of
entertainment to Evening in the
Park. Don't forget your teddy
bear!
JULY 24 THE SPLATTER SISTERS
The Splatter Sisters are three
multi - talented musicians who
create an adventure for children
through song and movement.
These performers return for
your enjoyment.
JULY 31 ALPHA BITS
Kids music from A to Z! Come
to welcome this new group to
Eagan.
FULL MOON
FAMILY HIKES
Open to all nature lovers. Dis-
cover the natural world around you.
Stories, nature hike and snack. Howl
i1 cU need to. Space is limited.
DATES:
Session 1:
Sunday, June 30,
Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
Session 2:
Tuesday, July 30,
Patrick Eagan Parking Lot
Session 3:
Wednesday, August 28,
Blackhawk Park Pavilion
Session 4:
Thursday, September 26,
Blackhawk Park Pavilion
TIMES:
8:00 - 10:00 pm
FEE:
$2.00 per person per session
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Thursday, June 27
Friday, July 26
Monday, August 26
Tuesday, Sept. 24
EVENING
NATURE CAMPS
For youth ages 7 and up
Rarely is the ecology of our planet
made so understandable and enjoyable.
Interpretive Naturalist and teacher
Sandra Bahn guides junior nature lovers
through accurate and engaging activities.
Attend all four sessions and receive a
nature t- shirt. Space is limited.
DAYS: Monday through Wednesday
TIMES: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
FEE: $18.00 per session
DATES & LOCATIONS:
Session 1: July 8 -10
"Ancient Forests"
Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
Tropical rain forests to Thomas Lake
woods. Forests provide us with more
than we think. Come discover the life
of a forest.
Session 2: July 15 - 17
"Desert Rats"
Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
Imagine a place that gets little or no
rain and sun all the time! Learn what
plant and animal life is like in the
California Mojave Desert. Watch out
for Prickly Pear Cactus.
Session 3: July 22 -24
"Nature Art Adventure"
Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
Find nature through the arts. Find art
in nature. Projects to show and tell!
Session 4: August 5 -7
"Field Guide"
Blackhawk Park Pavilion
Fact - finding discoveries about nature.
Trek through Eagan to sketch and
study ecosystems. Create your very
own nature book!
REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Monday, July 1
Wednesday, July 10
Wednesday, July 17
Wednesday, July 31
NATURE DAY CAMPS
For youths ages 7 on up
These four day Day Camps will help young people learn environmental
concepts and develop an appreciation of the value of nature. Explore and
discover through hands -on, minds -on techniques including hikes, stories, games,
art activities and more! Led by Interpretive Naturalist and teacher Sandra Bahn.
Attend all four sessions and receive a t- shirt!
Campers should bring a bag lunch, a beverage is provided. Dress for the
activity and weather. Space is limited.
DAYS: Monday through Thursdays
TIME: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
FEE:
Session 2:
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
$40.00 per camp
DATES & LOCATIONS:
Session 1: July 29 - August 1 "Zany Zoologist" Trapp Farm Park Pavilion
Zoology, the science of animals. Explore the whys and wonders
of the animal world. Study how different animals eat, move and
defend themselves.
August 12 -15 "Budding Botanist" Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
Botany, the science of plants. Experiment with germination and
decomposition. Campers will need some recycled containers and
simple materials from home.
Session 3: August 19 -22 "Dirt Made My Lunch" Thomas Lake Park Pay
It's up to us...nature needs our help. Study and explore problems
and solutions of our natural world.Discover how plants and
animals depend on each other and how we depend on them.
Session 4: August 26 -29 "Searchin' For Urchin" Blackhawk Park Pavilion
Why are sea urchins only found in oceans? Why do otters roll in
kelp and beavers build dams? Explore local ponds and wetlands
and compare them to oceans. Get out your puddle boots!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
July 25
August 8
August 15
August 22
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NATURALLY FRIDAYS
For youth ages 7 on up
A wonderful way to spend your summer outside in nature. Beautiful woods,
pristine ponds, plenty of plants and animals all waiting to be discovered by you!
Interpretive Naturalist and teacher Sandra Bahn shares the importance of our
natural world in fun, effective ways. Space is limited.
DATES & LOCATIONS:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Session 1: June 28 "Seed Secrets" Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
All about seeds and how they grow into such beautiful
flowers...kids will have hands on experience and learn the life
cycle of flowers.
July 12 "Frog Legs" Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
Touch and learn about some of natures favorite amphibians.
Then hike the area looking for more frogs, toads and salamanders.
July 19 "Green Thumbs -2" Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
Bring your own pot to this great plant activity. Discover natures
greenery up close.
July 26 "Dino Dig - 2" Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
Junior paleontologist or geologist in your family? Back by
popular demand, dig for dino bones and explore fossils. Kids
are welcome to bring any small samples to share if they are
col lectors.
Session 5: August 2 "Acorn to Oak" Blackhawk Park Pavilion
How do those tiny seeds become tremendous trees? Hike the
wooded trails and uncover the mystery. This nature study
includes leaf pressing, bark rubbings, and a make -it take -it
activity.
Session 6: August 9 "Sneaky Snake" Blackhawk Park Pavilion
Come meet a live snake and learn about other radical reptiles
from this interesting class of animals
Session 7: August 16 "Furry Favorites" Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
From anteaters to zebras everyone loves mammals! Learn what
makes this class of animals so special.
Session 8: August 23 "Cactus to Coral" Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
Compare habitats: deserts, oceans, forests and prairies. How
do plants and animals adapt and survive these conditions.
Session 9: August 30 "Don't Bug Me!" Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
Explore the world of insects and arachnids. Search natures
hiding places for grasshoppers, ants, spiders and butterflies.
TIME: 10:00 am - Noon
FEE: $7.00 per session or $50.00 for all nine!
REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
Session 1: June 26
Session 2: July 10
Session 3: July 17
Session 4: July 24
Session 5: July 31
Session 6: August 7
Session 7: August 14
Session 8: August 21
Session 9: August 28
ADULT NATURE CLASSES
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Capture the beauty of our
Minnesota plants, animals and
landscapes on film. Guided by
Interpretive Naturalist Sandra Bahn,
learn basic composition and lighting
skills needed for outdoor photography.
Bring your own 35mm camera and
200 speed film.
Space is limited.
DATES:
Thursdays, July 11 & 18
TIMES:
6:00 - 8:00 pm
LOCATION:
Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
FEE:
$9.00 per person
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Monday, July 8
WILDFLOWER WORKSHOP
Discover the beautiful flowers that
grow wild in their natural settings
while hiking the trails of Eagan parks.
Wild flowers will be collected and
techniques for drying and displaying
them covered at each class. Bring
your own gloves; bringing your own
pruners is optional.
Space is limited.
DATES:
Thursday, August 15 & 22
TIMES:
6:00 - 8:00 pm
LOCATION:
Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
FEE:
$9.00 per person
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Monday, August 12
Sum mer
SHELTER BUILDING
RESERVATIONS
Do you need a site for a special
club meeting or event? The shelters
at Bridle Ridge, Sky Hill, Goat Hill,
Quarry and Trapp Farm Parks are
available for use by the community.
The attractive and comfortable
buildings will accommodate 30 -40
people. Electricity, hot and cold
running water and restrooms are
features in all facilities. Trapp Farm's
shelter also has a fireplace which
adds a special atmosphere.
A resident rental fee of $65 is
charged for half -day and $95 for a full
day's use of these facilities. Non-
resident individuals and corporations
are charged $85 per 1/2 day,$115 per
full day. A $150 damage deposit is
required. Parks and Recreation
conducts programs in the shelter
buildings during various seasons of
the year. Private reservations are not
accepted during class or general
public hours.
O'Leary and Walnut Hill Parks
offer sun shelters, sized to 15 -20
picnickers. A fee of $30 is charged to
residents for a sun shelter reservation.
The non - resident fee is $50. The
reservation fees for these facilities are
subject to the state sales tax.
TO RESERVE A SHELTER:
1. Call Parks and Recreation
681 -4660 (TDD 454 -8535) at
least three weeks prior to the
date of the event.
2. Reservation inquiries for a
particular calendar year will
be accepted after January 1
of that year.
3. Availability of the shelter will
be verified.
4. The reservation will be
recorded upon receipt of
fees. Fees are due within 48
hours of the initial inquiry.
PICNIC PAVILIONS
The picnic pavilion at Trapp Farm
Park features a covered space, yet its
openness creates the feeling of being
close to the trees and the water of
Schwanz Lake.
The Thomas Lake pavilion features
similar openness and the room to
spread out. The feeling of seclusion is
surprising in our suburban setting.
The new Blackhawk Park Pavilion
will be available for picnic reservations
beginning approximately August 17,
1996. This facility features a kitchen/
serving area, views to Blackhawk Lake
and an enclosed space for events
scheduled later in the fall.
The pavilions will accommodate
groups as large as 150 people. Picnic
necessities such as water and
electricity are available in the pavilion.
Restroom facilities are nearby.
Events can be planned for half or
full days. Half day time blocks run
from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM
to 10:00 PM. Activities which overlap
either of the time periods will be
considered a full day.
Reservations are accepted for
weekday or weekend events. The
resident fee is $65 per half day or $95
for a full day. Non - resident individuals
and corporations are charged $85 per
half day, $115 per full day. A damage
deposit of $150 is required.
Pavilion reservations are
subject to state sales tax.
TO RESERVE A PAVILION:
1. Call Parks and Recreation at
681 -4660 (TDD 454 -8535) at
least three weeks prior to the
date of the event.
2. Reservation inquiries for a
particular calendar year will be
accepted after January 1 of
that year.
3. Availability of the pavilion will
be verified.
4. The reservation will be
recorded upon receipt of fees.
Fees are due within 48 hours
of the initial inquiry.
PICNIC KITS
The Department of Parks and
Recreation again offers "picnic kits"
as a service to the community. You
may wish to rent a kit for a special
event at your home or for a gathering
in a neighborhood park.
The basic "picnic kit" includes
three items of your choice, subject to
availability based on prior requests.
A fee of $7.00, plus tax, is charged.
Select among the following items:
Volleyball net, ball and
poles
Whiffle ball and bat
Horse shoes
Croquet set
Bocce ball
Volleyball only
Gunny sacks
Frisbee
Nerf Football
Playground ball
Additional items may be selected at
a fee of $3.00 per item.
CHUCKWAGON COOKER:
This trailer mounted covered
cooker is ideal for large group
gatherings. Dozens of hot dogs,
hamburgers and bratwurst can be
prepared at one time. The
chuckwagon requires a 1 7/8" ball
hitch for towing. The rental fee is
$30.00 for residents, $50.00 for non-
residents, plus tax.
TENT CANOPY:
The Department offers a 20'x20'
canopy and a 10'x15' "pop up" for
rentals. Advanced reservations are
advised. The rental fee is $55.00 for
residents, $75.00 for non - residents,
plus tax.
TO RESERVE:
1. Call Parks and Recreation at
681 -4660 (TDD 454 -8535) at
least three weeks prior to
the date of the event.
2. Availability of picnic kit
equipment will be verified.
3. Fees are due within 48
hours of the initial inquiry.
4. Reservation is recorded and
directions for pick up of
equipment are issued.
•ENNIS COURT/SAND
VOLLEYBALL COURT
RESERVATIONS
Tennis courts and sand volleyball
courts are available for casual play on
a first come, first served basis. The
standard expected courtesy is that
play is limited to one hour when
people are waiting to get onto the
court. In addition, the exchange
occurs on the hour.
Courts can be reserved for leagues,
tournaments or special events. A fee
of $2 per hour per court is charged.
Reservations are posted at the courts.
Events such as tournaments and
independent leagues require a
certificate of insurance. The state
sales tax is applied to these facility
use fees.
TO RESERVE A COURTS
1. Call Parks and Recreation
at 681 -4660 (TDD 454-
8535) at least three weeks
prior to the date of the
event.
2. Court availability will be
verified.
3. Fees are due within 48
hours of the inquiry.
4. The reservation is recorded
upon receipt of fees.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Northview Park tennis
courts will be closed during the
month of August for color
coating.
ATHLETIC FIELD
RESERVATIONS
It is anticipated that a limited
amount of field space may be
available for "challenge games" this
summer. Location and day(s) of the
week will be known by mid -May.
A resident fee of $30 is charged per
reservation. The non - resident fee is
$50 per reservation. The state sales
tax applies to these fees.
TO RESERVE A FIELDS
PLAY CATCH WITH A
FRISBEE - ACTIVE
LIVING
1. Call Parks and Recreation at
681 -4660 (TDD 454 -8535) at
least three weeks prior to
the date of the event.
2. Field availability will be
verified.
3. Fees are due within 48 hours
of the inquiry.
4. The reservation is recorded
upon receipt of fees.
NYSCA TRAINING
SUCCESS
Parks and Recreation is proud to
announce that 251 Eagan Athletic
Association youth coaches participated
in the National Youth Sports Coaches
Association Certification Clinics this
spring. This represents an excellent
response. All spring and summer
sports are represented.
The NYSCA training focuses on
working with children. Numerous
sources are available about sport skills.
NYSCA certified coaches, however,
have pledged to consider the child and
childrens' perspectives of sports above
all else. After all, kids just want to
have fun and be with their friends.
EAGAN SENIORS
Eagan Seniors meet several
times each month to visit with
friends of long standing, to
welcome new seniors to the
community, and to have fun. A
variety of activities are planned.
Of special interest this summer
is the 13th Annual Seniors Picnic
on June 12. The pot luck affair
will be held at the Thomas Lake
Park Pavilion. The group gathers
at 11:00 am.
Regular meetings will be held
at Oak Woods of Eagan and
McDonald's of Eagan on Silver
Bell Road. Specific activities are
announced in the Seniors
newsletter.
If you are an Eagan senior,
life -long resident or new to the
community, you are invited to
participate. Call Parks and
Recreation at 681 - 4660, TDD 454-
8535 to receive the Seniors
newsletter.
WALK/BIKE CLUB
The South of the River Recreators
(SORR) sponsor a walk and bike club
for the cities of Eagan, Burnsville,
Farmington, Lakeville, Prior Lake,
Rosemount and Savage. For $2.00
annually, you will receive a quarterly
newsletter and special events.
Currently, awards are offered at no
charge for milestones reached for
walking or biking programs. They are:
50 miles - lapel pin
100 miles - water bottle
300 miles - fanny pack
500 miles - t -shirt
1000 miles - sweatshirt
This summer, the club will bike or
walk the Cannon Valley Trail running
between Red Wing and Cannon Falls.
The distance is 20 miles one way.
There is a nominal fee to ride the trail.
Details will be sent to all members in
the summer newsletter due out after
June 15. Join today!
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FUNDAMENTALS OF THE
GOLF SWING
Spruce up your golf game and enjoy a
summer of long drives and approach shots
that bring you birdie putts. Classes are
small to ensure individual attention. Youth
ages 12 through adult are invited to
participate.
The lessons consist of 5 one hour
sessions. Four classes focus on the golf
swing, concentrating on the woods
equipment, putting and chipping.
Troon Golf Learning Center, located on
the corner of Highway 13 and County Road
42 (4 miles west of Burnsville Center) is the
lesson site. The facility's focus and design
is on lessons.
Class participants will incur additional
cost for a bucket of balls for each lesson.
The registration fee covers administrative
and instructor costs.
Class size is limited.
Pre - registration is required.
DATES, TIMES:
Session 1
June 24 - July 10
(Monday & Wednesday)
No Class July 3
SECTION 1 6:00 -7:00 PM
SECTION 2 7:00 -8:00 PM
June 25 - July 11
(Tuesday & Thursday)
No class July 4
SECTION 3 6:00 -7:00 PM
SECTION 4 7:00 -8:00 PM
Session 11
July 22 - August 5
(Monday & Wednesday)
SECTION 5 6:00 -7:00 PM
SECTION 6 7:00 -8:00 PM
July 23 - August 6
(Tuesday & Thursday)
SECTION 7 6:00-7:00 PM
SECTION 8 7:00 -8:00 PM
LOCATION:
Troon Golf Learning Center
FEE:
$39.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Session I June 17, 1996
Session 11 July 15, 1996
SOUTH OF THE RIVER
TEAM TENNIS
Team tennis is a co- recreational league
for adults. Teams in the South of the River
League are comprised of co- workers,
couples, neighbors or a team formed from
the available player list.
Team rosters hold a minimum of two
men and two women. The maximum team
size is 5 men and 5 women. Competitive
and recreational divisions are offered.
Teams from Eagan, Apple Valley,
Burnsville, Farmington, Inver Grove
Heights, Lakeville, Rosemount and Savage
are invited to join the league.
No ad scoring is used. Matches are
comprised of men's and women's doubles,
men's and women's singles, and one or
two sets of mixed doubles. The match
score is the sum of all games won. No ad
scoring allows a match to typically be
competed in two hours. League and play
off standings are kept.
Tennis courts in Eagan and Inver Grove
Heights form the center of the league's
Wednesday evening play. Subject to the
demographics of the league, courts in other
communities may also be used.
An organizational meeting will be held
to enter teams into the league, assess levels
of skill and to organize "draft" teams. If
you have a new team or want your name
placed on the available player list, call
Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660,
TDD 454 -8535. Those who have called
will receive team roster materials prior to
the meeting.
ORGANIZATIONAL
MEETING:
Wednesday, May 22, 1996
TIME:
7:30 pm
LOCATION:
Community Room
Eagan Municipal Center
LEAGUE FEES:
$10 per player
(due by May 22, 1996)
CALL IN DEADLINE:
Monday, May 20, 1996
1996 SUMMER TENNIS
TOURNAMENT •
The Summer Tennis Tournament is an
"open" event. When registering, indicate
which event you are entering. For doubles
categories provide the name of your
partner.
DATES:
Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
June 7 -9, 1996
LOCATION:
Northview Athletic Tennis Courts
EVENTS:
Men's "A" Singles and Doubles
Women's "A" Singles
Men's "B" and "Boys"
Singles and Doubles
Women's "B" and "Girls" Singles
Mixed Doubles
Women's Doubles
Boys and Girls events are
16 & under
RULES:
Matches will be best 2 of 3 sets,
with 12 point tie breaker at 6 all.
Players must report at scheduled
time. The 15 minute default rule
will apply. Tournament director
reserves the right to make event or
scoring changes.
TROPHIES:
Awarded to 1st place and
runner -up in each event.
SCHEDULE:
First round of singles play for larger
events may begin Friday at 6:00 pm.
All singles events will begin or
continue throughout the day Saturday,
beginning at 8:00 am. All doubles
events will be played on Sunday.
FEES:
Singles $10
Doubles $16 per team
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Monday, June 3 at 4:30 pm.
Draw will be available Thursday,
June 6 at noon, and players may call
the City hotline at681 -4670, Option 1
for information updates.
NEW! EAGAN WOMEN'S
TENNIS LEAGUE
A new Women's Tennis League is offered
by Parks and Recreation. Matches will be
played on Monday evenings.
The league's focus is recreational play.
Disparities in playing ability can be
addressed through a handicap system.
League standings are not kept for this
recreational activity. The intent is to
introduce individuals who are interested
in playing tennis with each other.
An administrative fee of $5 per,
player is charged to cover the court
reservations and creation of the league
schedule.
Call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660
(TDD 454 -8535) to indicate your interest in
participating this summer. Mark your
calendar to attend the organizational
meeting.
ORGANIZATIONAL
MEETING:
Tuesday, May 21, 1996
TIME:
8:00 pm
LOCATION:
Community Room
Eagan Municipal Center
FEE:
$5 per player
(due on May 21, 1996)
CALL IN DEADLINE:
Friday, May 17, 1996
EAGAN MEN'S TENNIS
LEAGUE
The Department of Parks & Recreation
offers an open tennis league for men.
Matches will be played on Tuesday
evenings, based primarily at the Northview
Athletic tennis courts. Additional courts will
be reserved as needed. Doubles and
singles competition will be incorporated
into the league schedule. A handicap
system will be offered to equalize play. A
fee of $5 per participant will be charged to
cover the costs of administering the league.
The fee is due at the organizational meeting.
If you are interested in playing in the Eagan
Men's Tennis League, call Parks and
Recreation at 681 -4660, (TDD 454 - 8535).
ORGANIZATIONAL
MEETING:
Tuesday, May 21, 1996
TIME
7:00 pm
LOCATION:
Community Room
Eagan Municipal Center
LEAGUE FEES:
$5 per player
(due on May 21, 1996)
CALL IN DEADLINE:
Friday, May 17, 1996
ADULT TENNIS LESSONS
Learn a lifetime sport. Improve your
game while your children learn the sport
on nearby courts.
Adult lessons are offered to
beginners, advanced beginners and
intermediate level players. Beginners are
individuals who have never played or
have played "at the game" but never had
a lesson. Advanced beginners have
taken beginner lessons previously.
Intermediates play the game and wish to
take part in some concentrated practice.
Tennis balls are provided. Participants
are asked to provide their own rackets.
Space is limited.
Pre - registration is required.
LOCATIONS
Northview Athletic Tennis Courts
DATES & TIMES:
June 17 -21
9:00 -10:00 am
10:00-11:00 am
11:00-Noon
Beginners
Adv. Beginners
Beginners
July 15 -19
9:00 -10:00 am
10:00-11:00 am
11:00-Noon
COST:
$20.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
June 12, 1996
July 10, 1996
Beginners
Adv. Beginners
Intermediates
PLAY SAND VOLLEYBALL: IT'S
ACTIVE LIVING
SAND VOLLEYBALL
LEAGUES
The Department of Parks and
Recreation invites volleyball
enthusiasts to play in summer sand
volleyball leagues. Matches will be
played at the Rahn Athletic Courts.
The Department looks for winter
league teams, neighborhood groups,
teens and work groups to enter
teams. The leagues will be formed
in mid -May with play beginning
in June.
Specific information on "how to enter your team" will be available in early May. Call
Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 -8535) to request a packet of information.
PRELIMINARY LEAGUE LINE - UP
Monday:
Friday:
Unofficiated, co- recreational
Unofficiated, co- recreational
3 -ON -3 OUTDOOR
BASKETBALL
Hit the court running under the sun
with the 3 -on -3 Basketball League.
Played on the smaller hardcourts in
neighborhood parks, the end -to -end
action creates a lot of scoring and gets
you in shape fast. This is an
unofficiated league meant for those
players looking for a good workout and
a friendly game.
Space is limited, register early.
DATE:
Play begins Monday, June 17,
Seven Mondays are planned.
TIME:
Game times are 6:00, 7:00 and
8:00 pm
LOCATIONS:
Bridle Ridge Park,
3990 Elrene Road
(Tentative site. Other sites may
be used depending on the
number of teams)
FEE:
$60 per team,
19 years and older
$40 per team
18 years and younger
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Friday, May 31, 1996
Registration materials are available
by stopping in or calling Parks &
Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD 454-
8535. A mandatory manager's meeting
will be held Monday, June 10 at 7:00
pm in the Bridle Ridge Park Shelter
Building.
Individuals wishing to get on a team
or willing to form a team can have their
names placed on an available players
list.
Sand volleyball offers a vigorous
workout, a familiar game and
the opportunity with frien to ds. get together
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FITNESS FUN
For grades K -12 youth with
developmental disabilities
Sample a variety of activities all
summer long. Included will be disc
golf, badminton, bocce ball, bowling
and a host of other. lifetime sports. A
staff ratio of 5:1 will be maintained.
Emphasis will be placed on
socialization, skill development and
active fun. Space is limited so register
early! On July 23, the group will meet
at Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett
Avenue in Apple Valley.
DATES:
Tuesdays, June 18 - July 23
TIMES:
6:30 - 8:00 pm
LOCATION:
Trapp Farm Park Shelter Building
841 Wilderness Run Road, Eagan
FEE:
$45.00 per youth
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Wednesday, June 12
Eagan Parks and Recreation
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
SUMMER FUN PICNIC
For families of youth with
developmental disabilities
Great All- American fun at the
beach. Enjoy the cooling waters of
Lake Marion, sand volleyball, grilled
goodies and games galore! Puppet
Wagon entertainment and much, much
more. Mark your calendars for this
event. More information will be
available right after July 7.
DATE:
Sunday, August 4
TIME:
4:00 - 7:00 pm
LOCATION:
Antlers Park, Lakeville
FEE:
To be determined
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
To be determined
SPORTS CAMP
FOR YOUTH (GRADES K -12)
WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Softball, soccer and field hockey!
Improve skills, learn the games, make
new friends and stay in touch with old
ones. The emphasis will be on team
play, sportsmanship and fun. Get a t-
shirt too! Space is limited.
Coordinated with the cites of
Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville,
Farmington, Lakeville, Prior Lake,
Rosemount, Savage and School District
196.
DATE:
June 17 -21
TIMES:
Grades K -6 9:00 am - Noon
Grades 7- 121:00 - 4:00 pm
LOCATION:
Highland Elementary School
14001 Pilot Knob Road
Apple Valley
FEE:
$50.00 per person (includes
Friday picnic, t -shirt and
refreshments)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Wednesday, June 12
Register with Burnsville
Recreation at 895 -4500
SLIMMER PICNIC FOR
ADULTS WITH
DISABILITIES
Planning is underway for our
third annual summer picnic for
adults with disabilities. The South
of the River Recreators (SORR) from
the cities of Eagan, Apple Valley,
Burnsville, Farmington, Lakeville,
Prior Lake, Rosemount and Savage
team up with River Valley Project
Explore to provide a fun day filled
with sun, food, games and
entertainment. For the date and
details contact Eagan Parks and
Recreation after May 15.
30 ACTIVE MINUTES A
DAY - THAT'S ALL IT
TAKES FOR A HEALTHY
LIFESTYLE
FALL ADULT CO -REC
SOCCER LEAGUE
The South of the River Soccer
League provides fun, co- recreational
soccer for adults who live or work in
Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville,
Farmington, Lakeville, Rosemount or
Savage. A summer league is already
formed. The fall league will be
organizing in late June or July. Games
are played Sunday afternoons in
Burnsville. For more information
contact Burnsville Parks and
Recreation at 895 -4500.
FALL BASKETBALL
Adult basketball leagues will
be formed for the fall season in
late August, early September.
Leagues offered will include:
3 -on -3 Unofficiated
5 -on -5 Sanctioned, Officiated
Registration information will be
available after July 1, 1996. At that
time, days, times and locations will be
known. Call Eagan Parks & Recreation
after July 1, 1996 at 681 -4660, TDD
454 -8535.
FALL VOLLEYBALL
Adult volleyball leagues will be
offered this fall. Leagues offered are as
follows:
Men's Power Officiated
Women's Power Officiated
Co -ed Power Officiated
Co -ed Recreational
Registration information will be
available after August 10, 1996.
Please call the Parks & Recreation
Department after this date at 681-
4660, TDD 454-8535. Office hours
are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday
*ugh Friday.
FALL SOFTBALL
Mark your calendar or miss out on
the fun of fall softball. More and more
players enjoy the cooler temperatures
and low key atmosphere of "Fall Ball ".
This year, all teams will be sanctioned
and be eligible for co -rec 11/12" and
men's Fall State Tournaments.
LEAGUES OFFERED INCLUDES
Men's Doubleheaders
Mondays
Co -Rec 11/12"
Tuesdays
Women's Open
Tuesdays
Men's Open
Wednesdays
Men's One Pitch Doubleheaders
Thursdays
All games are played at Northview
Athletic Fields. Play begins August 12,
13, 14 and 15, and ends in early
October. Registration materials will
be available after June 17, 1996.
Contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at
681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535. A
mandatory manager's meeting will be
held Wednesday, August 7.
Individuals wishing to get on a team or
willing to form a team can have their
names placed on an available players
list.
TOUCH FOOTBALL
Mark your calendar or miss out!
Organize your team now for this fall
tradition. The cool autumn action is
available for:
Individuals wishing to get on a
team or willing to form one can be
placed on an available players list.
Play begins on September 4.
Seven -Man Sanctioned Touch Football
Co -Rec Flag Football
Registration materials will be
available July 1, 1996. Contact Eagan
Parks & Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD
454 -8535. A mandatory manager's
meeting will be held for registered
teams on Wednesday, August 14 at the
Goat Hill Park Shelter Building, 4391
Lexington Ave.
RECREATION HOTLINE
681 -4670
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.
#1 TODAY'S ACTIVITIES:
Weather related class or other
activity information, field trip
bus times and daily general
information.
#2 UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Information concerning
activities that will happen in
two or three weeks. Family
events are featured.
#1 SEASONAL OUTDOOR
FACILITY INFORMATION:
An estimate of when the nets
will be up on tennis courts,
status of spring maintenance
on various facilities and
suggestions as to which
playgrounds you might like
to try out are examples of the
messages on this general
information line.
#4 SHELTER BUILDING/FACILITY
RESERVATION
INFORMATIONS
The "how to" of reservations
for pavilions, shelter
buildings, ball fields, sand
volleyball courts or picnic kits.
Subject to the season of the
year, information about the
facilities available for
reservations will be recorded.
#5 REGISTRATION
INFORMATIONS
Date, time, location for the
start of registration each
quarter. Information about
class openings or available
space will be provided from
time to time.
#6 YOUTH ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION
INFORMATIONS
The hotline telephone numbers
for youth athletics are
provided as a service to the
community.
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ME TWO
For 2 year olds
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 skill 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.
DATES:
SECTION 1:
Tuesdays, June 18 - July 23
SECTION 2:
Thursdays, June 13 July 25
(No class on July 4)
TIMES:
9:00 - 10:15 am
LOCATION:
Rahn Park Shelter Building
FEE:
$18.00 /pair
PLAY WITH ME
For 2, 3 and 4 year olds
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, playdough, 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.
DATES:
SECTION 1:
Tuesdays, June 18 - July 23
SECTION 2:
Thursdays, June 13 - July 25
(No class on July 4)
TIMES:
10:30 am - Noon
LOCATION:
Rahn Park Shelter Building
FEE:
$18.00 /pair
FITNESS AND FUN
For 3 year olds
Three year olds will experience a
variety of games and activities that will
promote team work, 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/
outdoor play. This program runs for 45
minutes which we have found to be
optimum instruction time for this age
group.
DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Session 1: June 12 - luly 2
SECTION 1:
Mon & Wed 9:00 - 9:45 am
Mueller Farm/Woodland Elem
SECTION 2:
Mon &Wed 11:15 -12:00 pm
Mueller Farm/Woodland Elem
SECTION 3:
Tue & Thur 10:15 - 11 :OO am
Downing Park /Oakridge Elem
Session 11: July 8 - luly 25
SECTION 4:
Mon & Wed 9:00 - 9:45 am
Mueller Farm/Woodland Elem
SECTION 5:
Mon & Wed 11:15-12:00 pm
Mueller Farm/Woodland Elem
SECTION 6:
Tue &Thur 10:15- 11:OOam
Downing Park /Oakridge Elem
FEE:
$15.00 per section
A fun class for children who want to be in Eaganettes but are too young. This class
will be modeled after Eaganettes, but geared toward this age group.
Movement and simple dance routines set to music will be the emphasis. An excellent
program to help develop balance, coordination and flexibility. Children will learn a
simple dance routine that will be presented in a parents program during the last week of
class. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes that allow movement.
Eaganettes T shirts are available for this age group. They are optional. If ordering
a t -shirt, please indicate size when registering: Youth S (6 -8), M (10 -12), L (14 -16), Adult
S, M, L, XL
DATES:
June 12 - July 25, 1996 (No class on July 3 & 4)
TIMES & LOCATION:
SECTION 1:
9:00 -10:00 am Mon & Wed
Oak Ridge Elementary School Gym
FEE:
$25 without Eaganettes t -shirt
$30 with Eaganettes t -shirt
GAMES KIDS PLAY
For 4 and 5 year olds
Team work, sportsmanship and fun
will be experienced through a variety
of sports and games. T -ball, soccer
and relay races are just some of the
game activities that will be explored.
Dress for active indoor /outdoor play.
Activities will take place in the gym
or outside in the park.
DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Session /: June 12 - luly 2
SECTION 1:
Mon & Wed 10:00-11:00 am
Mueller Farm /Woodland Elem
SECTION 2:
Tue & Thur 9:00 -10:00 am
Downing Park /Oakridge Elem
SECTION 3:
Tue &Thur 11:15-12:15
Downing Park /Oakridge Elem
Session 11: July 8 - luly 25
SECTION 4:
Mon & Wed 10:00-11:00 am
Mueller Farm/Woodland Elem
SECTION 5:
Tue & Thur 9:00 -10:00 am
Downing Park /Oakridge Elem
SECTION 6:
Tue & Thur 11:15-12:15
Downing Park /Oakridge Elem
FEE:
$15.00 per section
MINI- EAGANETTES
For boys & girls ages 3 & 4
SECTION 2:
10:15-11:15 am Tues & Thurs
Woodland Elementary School Gym
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IRiFIDAY 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 - Noon or from
1:30 - 3:30 pm. Reservations must be
made 3 weeks in advance. Come celebrate
your special day with us. For reservations,
please call 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535).
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PARTY #1 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 PARTY
(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 messy so
please dress accordingly. The party
also includes present opening, cake
and a juice drink.
PARTY #1 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.
LOCATION:
Sky Hill Park
3590 Blue Cross Road
FEE:
Party #1
$60.00 for 1 -9 participants
Party #2
$70.00 for 1 -9 participants
(includes t- shirt)
Party #3
$60.00 for 1 -9 participants
Add $5.00 for each additional
participant. Maximum of 12
p articipants, including birthday child.
Group size is limited.
Child must be toilet trained.
FRIDAY FRIENDS
For ages 3, 4 & 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 a morning or afternoon with your
friends.
Note: The information
covered within each
section is the same.
DATES:
Fridays, June 14 - July 26
(No class July 5)
TIMES & LOCATIONS:
SECTION 1:
9:00-11:30 am
Bridle Ridge Park
SECTION 2:
9:00 -11:30 am
Goat Hill Park
SECTION 3:
12:30 -3:00 pm
Goat Hill Park
FEE:
$27.00 per section
JUST FOR 5'S
This class is designed for 5 year
olds who will enter Kindergarten
in fall 1996. Activities will
include crafts, games, stories and
singing in a fun learning
environment. Each class will be
theme based with an emphasis on
socialization.
Note: The information
covered within each session is
the same.
DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Session 1 :June 12 - luly 2
SECTION 1:
Mon & Wed
Bridle Ridge Park
SECTION 2:
Tue & Thur 1:00 -3:30
Bridle Ridge Park
Session 11: July 8 - July 25
SECTION 3:
Mon & Wed 1:00-3:30
Bridle Ridge Park
SECTION 4:
Tue & Thur 1:00 -3:30
Bridle Ridge Park
FEE:
$30.00 per section
1:00 - 3:30
Group size is limited.
Child must be toilet trained.
TINY TOTS
RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
For 3, 4 & 5 year olds
This program is designed to provide
children the opportunity for social/
recreational interaction and growth.
Children are exposed 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.
Note: The
information covered
within each session is
the same.
DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Session 1 :June 12 - July 2
SECTION 1:
Mon & Wed
Rahn Park
SECTION 2:
Mon & Wed
Goat Hill Park
SECTION 3:
Tue & Thur
Goat Hill Park
Session 11: July 8 - luly 25
SECTION 4:
Mon & Wed
Rahn Park'
SECTION 5:
Mon & Wed
Goat Hill Park
SECTION 6:
Tue & Thur
Goat Hill Park
FEE:
$25.00 per section
9:30 -11:30 am
9:30 -11:30 am
9:30-11:30 am
9:30-11:30 am
9:30-11:30 am
9:30-11:30 am
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INSTRUCTIONAL T -BALL
FOR 5 YEAR OLDS
This basic instructional program is for
boys and girls who are 5 years old by June
12 and those entering Kindergarten in the
fall of 1996. Children will learn the skills of
throwing a ball, catching a ball, running the
bases, correct batting techniques from a T
and the basics of the game through drills
that are repeated daily. These fundamental
skills are the first steps needed in the
development of baseball and /or softball
players. The main emphasis is on FUN
INSTRUCTION in a non - competitive
atmosphere. This program runs for 45
minutes which we have found to be the
optimum instruction time for 5 year olds.
In case of rain, T -ball will be held in
Thomas Lake or Woodland Elementary
School gyms.
DATES, TIMES & LOCATION:
Session I June 12 - July 2
SECTION 1:
Mon & Wed 9:00 -9:45 am
Thomas Lake Elem Fields
SECTION 2:
Mon & Wed 10:00 -10:45 am
Thomas Lake Elem Fields
SECTION 3:
Tue & Thur 10:00 -10:45
Mueller Farm Park
SECTION 4:
Tue & Thur 11:00-11:45 am
Mueller Farm Park
Session 11 July 8 - July 25
SECTION 5:
Mon & Wed 9:00 -9:45 am
Thomas Lake Elem Fields
SECTION 6:
Mon & Wed 10:00 -10:45 am
Thomas Lake Elem Fields
SECTION 7:
Tue & Thur 10:00 -10:45 am
Mueller Farm Park
SECTION 8:
Tue & Thur 11 :00 -11 :45 am
Mueller Farm Park
FEE:
$15.00 includes t- shirt. Indicate
size on registration form: **
Youth S (6 - 8), M (10 - 12), L (14 - 16)
* *Must register for either session by
June 1 to guarantee a t- shirt **
PLEASE NOTE: This is an instructional program only. T -ball games are
not played. The emphasis is on learning the skills.
Class size is limited. Pre - registration is required. Children who are not 5
are encouraged to register for Games Kids Play. T -ball is one component of
that class.
EVENING
INSTRUCTIONAL T -BALL
For 5 year olds and parents
This basic instructional program is for a
parent and boys and girls who are 5 years
old by June 12 and those entering
Kindergarten in the fall of 1996.
Children, along with their parent, will
learn the skills of throwing a ball, catching a
ball, running the bases, correct batting
techniques and the basics of the game
through repeated drills. These fundamental
skills are the first steps needed in the
development of baseball and /or softball
players. The main emphasis
is on FUN instruction in a non - competitive
atmosphere. Instruction is held in the
hockey rinks.
DATES:
Session l: June 12 - July 1 (M & W)
SECTION 1: 6:00 -7:00 PM
Goat Hill Park Hockey Rinks
SECTION 2: 7:15 -8:15 PM
Goat Hill Park Hockey Rinks
SECTION 3: 6:00 -7:00 PM
Sky Hill Park Hockey Rinks
SECTION 4: 7:15-8:15 PM
Sky Hill Park Hockey Rinks
Session II: July 8 -24 Mon & Wed
SECTION 5: 6:00 -7:00 PM
Goat Hill Park Hockey Rinks
SECTION 6: 7:15 -8:15 PM
Goat Hill Park Hockey Rinks
SECTION 7: 6:00-7:00 PM
Sky Hill Park Hockey Rinks
SECTION 8: 7:15 -8:15 PM
Sky Hill Park Hockey Rinks
FEE:
$20.00 per participant/parent.
Includes two t- shirts. * *Indicate
size on registration form:
Youth 5 (6 -8), M(10 -12), L (14 -16),
Adult S, M, L, XL
NOTE In the event of rain, T -ball
will be cancelled. Call
Recreation Happenings after
4:00 pm at 681 -4670, press #1,
for a recorded message.
* *Must register for either session by
June 1 to guarantee a t- shirt **
INSTRUCTIONAL T -BALL
FOR 6 & 7 YEAR OLDS
For boys & girls ages 6 & 7 only
Children will learn the skills of
throwing a ball, catching a ball, running
the bases, following directions, correct
batting techniques and the basics of the
game. These fundamental skills are the first
steps needed in the development of
baseball and /or softball players. The main
emphasis is on FUN instruction in a non-
competitive atmosphere. Child must be 6
or 7 by June 12, 1996. In case of rain,
T -ball will be held in the gym.
DATES, TIMES & LOCATION
Session l: June 12 - July 2
SECTION 1:
Mon & Wed
11:00 -11:45 am
Thomas Lake Elem Fields
SECTION 2:
Tues & Thur
9:00 -9:45 am
Mueller Farm Park
Session 11: July 8-July 25
SECTION 3:
Mon & Wed
11:00-11:45 am
Thomas Lake Elem Fields
SECTION 4:
Tues & Thur
9:00 -9:45 am
Mueller Farm Park
FEE:
$15.00 includes T- shirt. Indicate
size on registration form: **
Youth S (6 - 8), M (10 - 12), L (14 - 16)
** Must register by June 1 to
guarantee a t- shirt **
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FOR S AND 6
YEAR OLDS
Children must be five or six
years old by June 12, 1996.
Group size is limited.
Children ages 5 & 6 are invited to a
program designed specifically for their
needs. The program is an introduction
to the Summer in the Park program for
older children, however, emphasis will
be on the needs of 5 & 6 year olds.
Because of the high demand for this
program you may choose
only 1 section.
No class on July 3 & 4
SECTION 1
Mondays & Wednesdays
June 12 -July 24
9:00 -11:30 am
Sky Hill Park
SECTION 2
• Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 13 -July 25
9:00-11:30 am
Sky Hill Park
SECTION 3
Mondays & Wednesdays
June 12 -July 24
1:00-3:30 pm
Goat Hill Park
SECTION 4
Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 13 -July 25
1:00-3:30 pm
Goat Hill Park
FEE:
$20.00 per child
EAGANETTES
FUN WITH
DANCE & MOVEMENT
For boys & girls ages 5 -15
Experience, dance, jazz,
cheerleading, danceline steps and
other choreographed routines through
music. Improve your rhythm,
coordination, poise and creativity.
Eaganettes t- shirts are available to
purchase. If ordering a t- shirt, please
indicate size when registering.
Please register by June 1 to guarantee
a t- shirt.
Space is limited in each class.
Register early.
DATES:
June 12 - July 30, 1996
(No class scheduled on July 3 & 4)
TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Monday & Wednesday)
SECTION 1:
Ages 8 -15
SECTION 2:
Ages 5 -7
SECTION 3:
Ages 8 -15
10:15-11 :45am
1:00-2:00 pm
2:00 -3:30 pm
Woodland Elementary School
(Tuesday & Thursday)
SECTION 4:
Ages 5 -7
SECTION 5:
Ages 8 -15
SECTION 6:
Ages 5 -7
1:00-2:00 pm
2:00 -3:30 pm
9:00 -10:00 am
FEE:
$30 without Eaganettes t -shirt
$35 with Eaganettes t -shirt
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Monday, July 29
Oak Ridge Elementary 1:00 pm
(Monday & Wednesday classes)
Tuesday, July 30
Woodland Elementary 1:00 pm
(Tuesday & Thursday classes)
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE = 30
MINUTES OF MODERATE
INTENSITY PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY DAILY
SOFTBALL CAMPS
"Glove down!" "Step into the
pitch!" "Keep your eye on the ball!"
Fundamentals for fielding, hitting,
base running, slow and fast pitch
pitching. The camp offers skills
practice, learning the rules and game
strategy.
Sandy Hillyer, Eagan High School
head softball coach, and Kathy
Fletcher, Sibley High School head
softball coach, will direct the camps.
Their extensive knowledge of the
game will challenge participants to
learn while they have fun.
Space is limited,
pre - registration is required.
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June 10 -13, 1996
Monday- Thursday
(Friday rain make -up)
TIME:
Skills Camp
9:00-11:00 am
Ages 9 -15
Hitting Camp
11:30 am- 1:30 pm
Ages 9- Senior High
FEE:
$35 /per camp
(T -shirt size:
Adult S, M, Lg, X -Lg)
LOCATION:
Eagan High School,
Varsity Softball Field
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
June 5, 1996
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HOTLINE
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JUNE 12 • JULY 2
Morning Sites: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Bridle Ridge Park
South Oaks Park
Geo.OhmannPark
Captain Dodd Park
Mon -Thurs
Mon- Thurs
Mon & Wed
Tues & Thurs
Afternoon Sites: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Evergreen Park
Mueller Farm Park
Northview Park
Rahn Park
Ridgecliff Park
Sky Hill Park
Walnut Hill Park
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
FEE: $15.00 after June 1, 1996
WAGONFUL O'FLIN
A mobile "Wagonful O'Fun" visits neighborhood parks from June 12 through July 25. The Wagonful O'Fun is an
opportunity for children who have completed kindergarten through age 12 to get together with friends and participate in
games, crafts, relays and special events.
Children are invited to attend the Summer in the Park field trips on most Thursday afternoons. Pick -up points are Summer
in the Park locations. No bus pick -up will be made at Wagonful O'Fun locations. Come and join us for fun and games led by
trained staff. Pre - registration is required.
DATES:
June 12 - July 25
(No program on July 3 & 4)
TIMES & LOCATIONS:
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Monday
Kettle Park
4700 Rahn Road
Tuesday
Hidden Corner Park
(next to Red Pine Elementary)
Wednesday
Lexington Park,
McKee Street at First Street
Thursday
Highview Park, Skyline Rd
FIELD TRIPS
une 13
Skatevi I le
June 20
Minnesota Zoo
June 27
Cinema Cafe
SUMMER IN THE
PARK
(SIP)
Welcome to Summer in the
Park! There are two sessions of
SIP. An early -bird special is
being offered if you register by
June 1 for both sessions.
Children who have completed
Kindergarten through age 12 are
eligible to participate.
Create new friendships and
learn' lifelong games and crafts
in our Eagan Parks!
SESSION 12 Offers a variety of
activities which include
games, crafts and nature all
led by trained creative
staff
SESSION II: Offers special
theme weeks to liven up
your summer.
July 11
Beaver Mountain (9 -12 yrs)
July 11
Jumpin Jax (K -
July 18
Circus Arcade
July 25
Picnic in the Park
FEE: $5.00 per child
1:00 - 3:30 PM
Monday
Holz Farm Park
Manor Lake Drive & McFadden's Trail
Tuesday
Wescott Station Park,
Ridgewood Drive, east of Elrene
Wednesday
Bur Oaks Park,
olling Hills Drive & Hwy 149
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SESSION 11
JULY 8 - JULY 25
Morning Sites: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Bridle Ridge Park Mon -Thurs
South Oaks Park Mon- Thurs
Geo.Ohmann Park Mon & Wed
Captain Dodd Park Tues & Thurs
Afternoon Sites: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Evergreen Park
Mueller Farm Park
Northview Park
Rahn Park
Ridgecliff Park
Sky Hill Park
Walnut Hill Park
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
FEE: $15.00 after June 1, 1996
RECREATION
HOTLINE NUMBER
681 -4670
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with a shelter will go on as
planned. If in doubt, call
Recreation Happenings
hotline at 681 -4670,
press #1.
SUMMER IN THE PARK SITES
1. BRIDLE RIDGE PARK
Elrene Road & Northview Park Road
2. SOUTH OAKS PARK
Green Leaf Drive & Cliff Road
3. GEORGE OHMANN PARK
Pilot Knob Rd & Pebble Beach Way
4. CAPTAIN DODD PARK
Dodd Road & Coventry Parkway
5. EVERGREENPARK
Walfrid Street to Lodgepole Drive
6. MUELLER FARM PARK
Wescott Hills Dr., north of Wescott Road
(adjacent to Wescott Elementary)
7. NORTHVIEW PARK
Northview Park Road, east of Lexington
8. RAHN PARK
Sandstone Drive & Shale Lane
(next to Rahn Elementary)
9. RIDGECLIFF PARK
Covington Lane w. of Johnny Cake Rdg Rd.
10. SKY HILL PARK
Blue Cross Road & Blackhawk Road
11. WALNUT HILL PARK
Wilderness Run Road & Lexington Ave.
WAGON FUL O'FUN SITES
12. KETTLE PARK
Rahn Road & Pin Oak Drive
13. HIDDEN CORNER PARK
Red Pine Lane
(Adjacent to Red Pine Elementary)
14. LEXINGTON PARK
McKee Street at 1st Street
15. HIGHVIEW PARK
Skyline Road & Pilot Knob Road
16. HOLZ FARM PARK
Manor Drive
17. WESCOTT STATION PARK
Elrene Road & Ridgewood Drive
18. BUR OAKS PARK
Rolling Hills Drive & Highway 149
SESSION I
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
JUNE 1. 1996
SKATEVILLE
EURNSV1LLE
Start the summer with an afternoon of
rollerskating!
DATES
Thursday, June 13, 1996
FEES
$4.50
(includes admission, skate
rental, beverage,
transportation and
supervision)
* *Optional -- bring extra money
for snacks and your inline skates
if you have them.
MINNESOTA 200
We're off on a safari to see the animals.
Bring along a snack or extra money for
concessions or souvenirs. Wear
comfortable walking shoes.
DATES
Thursday, June 20, 1996
FEES
$5.00
CINEMA CAFE
$URNSVILLE
An afternoon matinee of a popular G-
rated movie (most likely a Disney feature!).
Popcorn, pop and the movie are all
included.
DATE:
Thursday, June 27, 1996
FEES
$5.00
SLIMMER IN THE PARK
FIELD TRIPS
The following trips and special events
are for children who have completed
kindergarten through age 12 who attend
Summer in the Park (SIP). Children who
have not completed kindergarten are too
young to participate in the field trips that
have been selected for SIP.
The trips are supervised by SIP staff.
Bus pick -up points are at Summer in the
Park locations. When registering, your bus
stop will be your child's SIP location.
SPECIAL NOTES:
1. Registration deadline for
Session I is June 1,
Session II is July 1 at 4:00 pm.
2. Space is limited on field trips
Register early!!
3. Registrations cannot be
accepted after the
deadlines.
Plan your summer now!
K •UP TIMES ARE
30 AND 1500 PM
Bridle Ridge. Park
Captain Dodd Park
Evergreen Park
Mueller farm Park
Northview Park
Ohmann Park
Rahn Park
Ridgecliff Park
Sky Hill Park
;(n th Oaks Park
alnut Hill Park
TURNS BET
:45.4:15 PM
CALL RECREATION
HAPPENINGS HOTLINE AT
681 -4670 (AFTER U0O PM)
ON TUESDAYS
BEFORE THE FIELD TRIP FOR
BUS TIMES FOR YOUR
SPECIFIC PARK.
SESSION II
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
JULY 1, 1996
BEAVER MOUNTAIN
WATERSLIDE
For ages 9 -12 years old only!
We'll slide for two hours. Wear you
saitsatarilaigattweL Space is
limited -- Sign up early!
DATE:
Thursday, July 11, 1996
FEES
$11.00 (includes 2 hours
of sliding, transportation
and supervision)
JUMPIN JAX
EURNSVILLE
For Kindergarten through age 8
Two hours of fun in the indoor play area
plus a game of Lazer -tag. All children must
wear socks. Space is limited -- Sign up
early!
DATE:
Thursday, July 11, 1996
FEES
$9.50
(includes admission, lazer
tag, transportation and
supervision)
* *Optional - bring extra money
for snacks and tokens to play
other games.
CIRCUS ARCADE
Fun with video and arcade games.
DATE:
Thursday, July 18, 1996
FEES
$6.50
(includes beverage or
sundae and 12 game tokens)
PICNIC IN THE PARK
We'II have a BBQ lunch and special
children's entertainment. Children will be
bused from SIP sites to Trapp Farm Park in
Eagan. All children must ride the bus.
DATES
Thursday, July 25, 1996
FEES
$5.00 (includes lunch,
entertainment, prizes,
transportation and
supervision)
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ADDRESS.
Street
PHONE: (Home)
SIP SESSION 1
June 12 - July 2
Morning Site •
Afternoon Site:
FIELD TRIPS
• Skateville
June 13, 1996
Minnesota Zoo
June 20, 1996
Cinema Cafe
June 27, 1996
Daycare or Other Emergency Contact:
SELECT THE ONE MORNING AND /OR AFTERNOON SIP LOCATION YOUR CHILD WILL ATTEND
SIP SESSION 1:
SIP SESSION II:
SESSION I AND II:
(if registered by June 1)
WAGON FUL O'FUN
Skateville
Mn Zoo
Cinema Cafe
Beaver Mtn (9 -12)
Jumpin Jax (k -8)
Circus Arcade
Picnic in the Park
fit TOTAL ENCLOSED: $
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SLIMMER IN THE PARK REGISTRATION FORMS
$4.50
$5.00
$5.00
15.00
15.00
20.00
5.00
4.50
5.00
5.00
11.00
9.50
6.50
5.00
(Work)
PLAYWAGON SITES:
9:30 - 11:30 am:
Monday Kettle Park
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1:00 - 3:30 pm:
Monday Holz Farm
Tuesday Wescott Station Pk
Wednesday Bur Oaks Park
Morning Site •
Afternoon Site •
Bus Pick up.
City
Hidden Corner Pk
Lexington Park
Highview Park
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Name on Card
Card #
Expiration Date:
Signature.
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July 8 - July 25
FIELD TRIPS
Picnic in the Park
July 25, 1996
Evergreen Park
Mueller Farm Park
Northview Park
Rahn Park
Ridgecliff Park
Sky Hill Park
Walnut Hill Park
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Morning Site
Afternoon Site
Beaver Mountain (9 -12 yr olds)
July 11, 1996 $11.00
Jumpin Jax (K -8 yr. olds)
July 11,1996 $9.50
Circus Arcade
July 18, 1996 $6.50
$5.00
SIP SITES:
Morning Sites: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Bridle Ridge Park Mon -Thurs
South Oaks Park Mon- Thurs
Geo.Ohmann Park Mon & Wed
Captain Dodd Park Tues & Thurs
Afternoon Sites: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
Mon - Wed
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IN -LINE SKATING
LESSONS
This is the summer to hit the pavement
rolling into the fast - growing, street -
streaking, asphalt- kicking sensation of in-
line roller skating! Loads of thrills, action
and exercise. Learn the skills necessary to
"Skate Smart". Upon completion of the
lessons you will be prepared for actual
outdoor skating including going uphill,
downhill and skating in traffic. John Glynn
is a Level II certified instructor with
Dynamic Skating School. Lessons are
geared to all ages and abilities.
Beginners will learn the forward stride,
turning, stopping and backward movement.
Advance Beginners /Intermediate skaters will
learn how to improve their stride, do cross-
over turns, backward skating, lunge turns,
power slides, t -stops and more.
Dynamic Skating School has a limited
number of skates,helmets and wrist guards
available for rental during class only. Cost
for this equipment is an additional $3.00.
Please indicate shoe size on the registration
form.
A helmet and wrist guards are required for
all lessons. Knee and elbow pads are .
strongly recommended.
Space is limited and pre- registration is
required.
DATES AND TIMES
Session 1: June 17, 18, 19
(rain make -up is June 20)
SECTION 1:
Beginners
5:00 - 5:45 PM
SECTION 2:
Adv. Beg/Intermediate
6:00 - 6:45 PM
SECTION 3:
Adult Beginners
7:00 - 7:45 PM
LOCATIONS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
parking lot, far south end near
Blackhawk Road and Blue Cross Road.
FEES
$20.00 per person
REGISTRATION
DEADLINES
Thursday, June 13, 1996
AGGRESSIVE
STREETSTYLE SKATING
Hot - dogging the In -Line Way
New this spring is the chance to learn
how to grind, rail slide, use a "fun box"
with stairs, take off on launch
ramps,challenge a slalom course and create
freestyle moves to music. Come check out
this more aggressive, expressive style of
skating. Full protective gear (helmet, wrist
guards,elbow pads and knee pads) is
required.
DATE:
Saturday, June 29,1996
TIME:
10:30 am to Noon
LOCATION:
Diffley parking lot at
Lexington - Diffley Athletic
Fields,Diffley Road at
Lexington Avenue
FEE:
$6.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Thursday, June 27, 1996
SMART STREET SKATING
In -line skating in the "real world ".
Become better prepared for going up and
down curbs,handling irregular pavement,
taking on hills and slopes, coping with
traffic, skating in groups, and dealing with
slippery surfaces. All of the "tricky"
situations you come across. Requires some
skating ability but applies to beginners
through advanced skaters and all ages,
especially adults. $1.00 rental skates and
protective gear is available.
Please indicate shoe size with your
registration. Helmet, wrist guards, elbow
pads and knee pads are required.
Space is limited.
DATE:
Tuesday, June 4, 1996
TIME:
6:30 - 7:45 PM
LOCATION:
Thomas Lake Park -
Parking Lot
FEE:
$5.00 per person
$1 .00 skate rental
(indicate shoe size)
BABYSITTING/LATCHKEY
CLINIC
The Eagan Women's Fire Auxiliary and
the Department of Parks and Recreation co-
sponsor babysitting/latchkey clinics. Boys
and girls ages 10 and older are encouraged
to participate.
The clinic covers the "how to" of
babysitting, including age appropriate
activities. An awareness of safety concerns
will be fostered. First aid will be
emphasized. The latchkey portion covers
safety concerns for a child being home
alone. A light lunch will be served to the
class participants.
Space is limited.
Pre - registration is required.
DATE:
Saturday, June 22, 1996
TIME:
9:OOam 1:15pm
LOCATION:
Community Room
Fire Administration Bldg
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEE:
$9.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
4:00 pm, June 17, 1996
YOUTH 5 -ON -5 SUMMER
BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Youth development 5 -on -5 summer
basketball leagues are planned for boys
and girls. Age categories are 10 -13 and
14 -17. Teams are created from the master
list of registered players.
League play will occur during June,
July and August on outdoor basketball
courts in the City. Weekday evening and
Saturday daytime games are played. Play
offs and an all star game have been held in
prior years.
Volunteers are needed to assist
with the program.
COST:
$10.00 per player
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
June 1, 1996
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For 7 -12 year olds
Represent Jamaica, Mongolia,
Tasmania or Wales in the 1996 Eagan
Summer Olympiad . Everyone will be
divided into four teams and then compete
in some wild and wacky events.
Teamwork and sportsmanship will be the
keys to gold medal performances.
The traditional bulb run will lead to the
opening ceremonies where the lighting of
the bulb will commence the games.
Teams will work on designing their own
uniforms and anthem. A white t -shirt will
need to be provided the first day.
Space is limited.
DATES:
Fridays, June 14 - July 19
(skip July 5) July 26 will
be a rain make -up date
TIMES:
9:00 - 11:30 am
LOCATION:
Sky Hill Park
FEE:
$25.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Friday, May 31, 1996
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.
CRAFTY CRAFTERS
For ages 7 on up
Learn some creative ideas for crafts to
make and sell! Each week different
projects will be presented with the goal of
producing a supply of your own creations
to sell at the Kids Craft Fair on August 2.
Samples will be made each session and a
resource list provided to allow for each
child to work independently to generate a
supply for sale.
Space is limited.
DATES:
Fridays, June 14 - July 26
(skip July 5)
Kids Craft Fair
Friday, August 2
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
TIME
9:30 - 11:30 am
LOCATION:
Rahn Park Shelter Building
(By Rahn Elementary)
4425 Sandstone Drive
FEE:
$30.00 (includes supplies
for each craft and
instructors)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Friday, May 31
CABLE TV
Watch for regular Parks and
Recreation program
announcements on Cable
TV. Information on
recreation activities, park
facilities and
announcements of special
events are featured on
Public Access Channel 33
and Local Government
Access Channel 16.
KIDS CRAFT FAIR
For ages 7 on up
Here's your chance to show your
creativity and make some money, too!
Work all summer on producing crafts and
baked goods that you think will sell.
Reserve a space to display your goods.
One rule: Anything you sell must cost four
dollars or less. Space is limited. You will
be mailed a confirmation letter with details
after July 15.
You will need to provide:
1. Your items for sale.
2. A display table (card table,
folding table, etc.)
3. Lawn chair to sit on.
4. Protection from wind and /or
blowing rain (we will be
under a roof)
5. Change.
Eagan Parks and Recreation will
provide advertising through signs and
newspaper ads. We will also provide a
great site for the fair. In conjunction with
this event, a Crafty Crafters program is
offered to help kids generate ideas for
sellable crafts. See that program
description also in this brochure.
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Friday, August 2
TIME:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
LOCATION:
Trapp Farm Park Pavilion
841 Wilderness Run Rd
FEE:
$4.00 per booth
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Friday, July 26
SUMMER FUN DAV 1'RIps
For youths & teens
Field trips to various locations around the Twin Cities are what make this program exciting. The program is supervised
by trained staff and is an opportunity for friends to get together for a fun - filled day. Sign up for one or all events.
*Please note age range on each trip. Registration will be accepted until the registration deadline.
Registration will not be accepted after the registration deadline.
Plan Ahead!
CRYS'YAL CAVE `t RIP
(Spring Valley, Wisconsin)
Ages 7 -11
Experience the mysterious world of
caves and caverns at the Crystal Cave this
summer. We'll go underground to see
stalagmites, sparkling quartz crystals and
animals that live in caves. After the tour
there will be time to stop in the souvenir
shop and then we'll have lunch in the
picnic area. Bring a bag lunch. * *It is
recommended that all participants bring a
jacket and wear socks and shoes. The cave
is always 48 degrees.
DATE:
Friday, June 14
TIMES & LOCATIONS
Departs Returns
Bridle Ridge Park
9:30 am 2:45 pm
9:45 am 3:00 pm
Carnelian Park
FEES
$10.00 (includes
transportation, admission
and supervision)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINES
Friday, June 7
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES = 30
MINUTES OF MODERATE
INTENSITY PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY DAILY
HOR6E11AC1 RIDING
Ages 10 -15
Get out your cowboy boots and
hat for horseback riding at Diamond -
T Ranch in Eagan. We will have a
picnic lunch of hot dogs, chips and
pop at the ranch. Join us for a real
western day!
DATE:
Friday, June 21
TIME & LOCATIONS
Departs Returns
Carnelian Park
11:OOam 2:00 pm
FEES
$18.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINES
Friday, June 14, 1996
WILD WAICRS
WATER PARAC
Ages 10 -15
Join the fun as we travel to Somerset,
Wisconsin. Unlimited sliding, raging rapids,
mini golf, a game of water wars and lunch
are all included. Lunch will be a hot dog,
chips and pop. Bring extra money for
concession stand. Bring swimsuit, towel
and sunscreen.
DATES
Friday, July 12
TIMES & LOCATIONS
Depart Return
Carnelian Park
8:45 am 5:00 pm
Bridle Ridge Park
9:00 am 4:45 pm
FEES
$15.50
REGISTRATION
DEADLINES
Monday, July 1
WAVE POOL
Ages 10 -15
Located in Bunker Hills Regional Park
in Coon Rapids, this trip is the latest in
water recreation. Air generated waves
make eight pattern variations in heights of
1 -4 feet.
Please note: cut offs; t- shirts or
jewelry are not allowed in the pool. Bring
a bag lunch that we will eat in the picnic
area adjacent to the wave pool. Bring
extra money for the concession stand.
Lockers are also available for an extra fee.
Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel and
sunscreen.
DATE:
Friday, June 28
TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Depart Return
8:30 am 4:00 pm
8:45 am 3:45 pm
Bridle Ridge Park
Carnelian Park
FEES
$10.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Friday, June 21
VALLEVTA1R
Ages 10 -15
Join us on a trip to Valleyfair where
we'll try their newest ride WILD THING, a
three minute hyper- coaster ride, guaranteed
to get your heart pumping! Valleyfair also
has many water rides so be sure to bring a
backpack with your swimsuit and towel.
Price includes admission into the park,
transportation and adult supervision. There
are picnic facilities if you wish to bring a
bag lunch. Or bring extra money, there are
many food vendors to choose from.
DATE:
Friday, July 19
TIME & LOCATION:
Depart Return
Bridle Ridge Park
FEE:
$21.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Wednesday, July 17
PA1OTAH HEALTH
AND 7I'rME56
Ages 10 -15
Dakotah Health and Fitness is a great
place to spend a day with your friends.
The center includes an indoor pool and
waterslide plus a gymnasium to play
basketball or volleyball. Participants should
bring their own lunch, however, there is
also a vending area to purchase snacks.
Interested participants may try the rock
climbing wall for an additional $5.00 per
person, includes instructions and
supervision by the Dakotah staff.
DATE:
Friday, August 2, 1996
TIME & LOCATION:
Departs Returns
Carnelian Park
10:30 am 4:00 pm
FEE:
$10.00 per person
Optional: An extra $5.00 per
person for Rock Climbing
(The Dakotah Health and
Fitness Center requires persons
under 18 to have a parental
signature to participate in the
rock climbing wall.
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Wednesday, July 31
9:30 am 4:45 pm
TWINS GAME
Join us for an evening at the
Metrodome. The Minnesota Twins take on
the Boston Red Sox. All families are invited
to attend. Children must be accompanied
by an adult. Tickets are lower deck,
outfield seating.
DATE:
Friday, July 26, 1996
TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Departs Returns
Bridle Ridge Park
5:30 pm 10:30 pm
Burnsville City Hall
5:45 pm 10:30 pm
FEE:
$10.00 per person
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Friday, July 19
BEAVER MOUNTAIN
Ages 8 -15
Come to Beaver Mountain in Burnsville
to enjoy a morning of mini - golfing and
watersliding. Make sure you bring or wear
a swimsuit and towel. Participants should
pack a bag lunch or bring extra money to
buy lunch.
DATE:
Friday, August 16, 1996
TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Departs Returns
8:45 am 1:00 pm
9:00 am 12:45 pm
Bridle Ridge Park
Carnelian Park
FEE:
$12.00 (includes 1 round of
mini - golfing, unlimited waterslide,
transportation and supervision)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Friday, August 9
S1ATEVILLE
Ages 6 -15
A favorite trip for all ages. A lunch of
hot dog, pop and chips is included. Bring
your in -line skates or use Skateville's roller
skates. (Make sure you know your shoe
size!) Music, fun and friendship awaits.
DATE:
Friday, August 9, 1996
TIMES & LOCATIONS:
Departs Returns
Bridle Ridge Park
9:15 am 1:15 pm
9:30 am 1:00 pm
Carnelian Park
FEE:
$5.50
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Friday, August 2
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(Similar to football's
Punt, Pass and Kick)
Serve and volley provides a unique
opportunity for boys and girls in different
age categories to compete against one
another in a skills event.
All participants will be tested on their
ability to hit forehands, backhands, serves
and volleys. Players accumulate points by
hitting to specific areas of the tennis court.
Participants who accumulate the most
points in their age category will qualify for
the serve & volley finals to be held by USTA
in late July.
All participants will receive a
serve &volley t- shirt.
Pre - registration is required.
DATE:
July 1, 1996
TIME:
10:00 am - Noon
LOCATION:
Northview Athletic
Tennis Courts
COST:
$5.00
(T -shirt size: M, L, X -Lg)
AGE CATEGORY:
8,10,12,14
(Current age: if 9 years old,
you are in the age 10
division)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Wednesday, June 26, 1996
FEE:
$20.00
YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS
Youth ages 6 -14 are invited to try their hand at the game of tennis. The lessons will
provide challenging skills to learn and practice,improved eye -hand coordination and offer
the opportunity to be with friends.
Classes are organized by age groups. Lessons will meet for one hour per day for one
week at neighborhood park tennis courts. The Monday through Friday format will
concentrate learning over a short period of time for improved skill development.
Tennis balls are provided. Participants are to provide their own rackets. Class size is
limited. Pre - registration is required.
* *A limited number of rackets are available to be loaned to children in lessons.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
The Wednesday prior to the start of a session.
(Example: June 5 for June 10 -15 lessons)
LOCATIONS DATES
Oak Chase and June 10 -14
Rahn Park
Bur Oaks and June 24 -28
Sky Hill
Oak Chase and July 8 -12
Evergreen
Sky Hill and July 15 -19
Northview
Rahn and July 22 -26
Ridgecliff
TIME AGES
9:00 -10:00 am 6, 7 & 8
10:00-11:00 am 9, 10 & 11
11:00-Noon 9, 10 & 11
Ridgecliff and June 17 -21 9:00 -10:00 am 9, 10 & 11
Northview 10:00 -11:00 am 12,13 & 14
11:00-Noon 6, 7 & 8
9:00 -10:00 am 6, 7 & 8
10:00-11:00 am 9, 10 & 11
11:00 -Noon 12, 13 & 14
9:00 -10:00 am 12, 13 & 14
10:00-11:00 am 6, 7 & 8
11:00-Noon 9, 10 & 11
9:00 -10:00 am 9, 10 & 11
10:00-11:00 am 6, 7 & 8
11:00-Noon 9, 10 & 11
9:00 -10:00 am 9, 10 & 11
10:00-11:00 am 12, 13 & 14
11:00-Noon 9, 10 & 11
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pre- registration is required.
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JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS
Recognized by the United States
Tennis Association as a Local Excellence
Program. South of the River Junior Tennis
Camps are designed for high school and
junior high /middle school age tennis
enthusiasts. Sharpen up your game and
stay in tennis shape during the summer.
During camp, each player will receive
extensive drills on skills, will focus on
technique and form and will experience
aerobic and anaerobic conditioning.
Strategy, tactics and mental toughness will
be stressed.
Tennis balls are provided. Participants
are to provide their own rackets.
DATES:
Session 1
June 10 -28, 1996
W, Th & Fri
•ession 2
July 10 -26, 1996
W, Th & Fri
Session 3
July 29- August 8, 1996
M -Th
TIMES:
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Ages 15,16, 17 & 18
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Ages 12, 13 & 14
LOCATION:
Northview Tennis Courts
Session 3 will move to
Rahn Park on August 1.
FEE:
$40.00 for one session
$60.00 for two sessions
$80.00 for three sessions
T -shirt sizes:
Adult S, M, L, X - Lg
REGISTRATION
DEADLINES:
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
June 5, 1996
July 3, 1996
July 24, 1996
SOUTH OF THE RIVER
JUNIOR TEAM
TENNIS LEAGUE
Recognized by the United States Tennis
Association as a Local Excellence Program.
The Junior Team Tennis League'sfocus is
competition. Players who register to
participate in the league will be placed on
co -ed teams by the coaching staff.
Practices and matches will be held at the
Northview Athletic Tennis Courts. Away
matches are also planned.
High School League competition is one
of the options planned for the summer. The
coaching staff will arrange matches that
challenge the abilities of Junior Tennis
League participants.
Membership in USTA (United States
Tennis Association) is provided to Junior
Team Tennis players. Participation in USTA
sanctioned tournaments is available to
league players.
Space is limited,
pre- registration is required.
DATES:
June 10 - July 23, 1996
(Monday & Tuesday)
No tennis league activity the
week of July 4
LOCATION:
Northview Athletic
Tennis Courts
*TIMES:
Ages 12 -14 12:30 -2:00 pm
Ages 15 -18 2:00 -3:30 pm
*AII participants report at
12:30 pm on June 10 & 11.
FEE:
$40.00
T -shirt sizes:
Adult S, M, L, X -Lg
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
June 5, 1996
SOUTH OF THE RIVER
YOUTH TENNIS
TOURNAMENT
COST:
$5.00
June 28, 1996
The tournament format for this annual
event is single elimination /consolation.
Competition will be boys and girls singles.
The age categories are: 10 and under,
12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under
and 18 and under. If you are 11 years old,
for example you play in the 12 and under
category. Indicate your age bracket on the
registration form.
Participants are asked to bring water for
the whole day. Call 681 -4670, #1, for rain
information.
LOCATION:
Northview Athletic
Tennis Courts
TIME:
Draw times will be posted
at Northview on June 27.
Check in 1/2 hour prior to
your first match.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Monday, June 24, 1996
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TINY TOT ADVENTURES
For ages 3 -5
Stimulate your child's imagination
through stories, art, finger plays and
movement activities. Each week
children will have the opportunity to
develop creativity, social skills, self -
confidence. Class meets Monday -
Thursday.
DATES & LOCATIONS:
Section 1 "Fairy Tales"
Glass slippers, magic beans
porridge and red riding hoods.
Through art and dramatic play
we'll have a magical week!
August 5 -8
1:00 -3:00 pm
Goat Hill
Section 2 "Under the Rainbow"
Experience all the colors
under the rainbow. Painting
coloring, glueing, cutting
and art will be our focus
this week.
August 12 -15
1:00 -3:00 pm
Goat Hill Park
Section 3 "Down on the Farm"
Join us for 4 days filled with
cows, pigs, mud and many
farm adventures. Bring your
dungarees!
August 19 -22
1:00 -3:00 pm
Bridle Ridge Park
Section 4 "Under the Sea"
Learn about life under
water. Through crafts,
songs, stories and games
we will dive into sea life!
August 26 -29
1:00 -3:00 pm
Rahn Park Shelter Bldg.
FEE:
$18.00 per week
FRIDAY FRIENDS CAMP
For ages 3, 4 & 5
Come and see what this popular class
is all about. Crafts, stories, outdoor play
time and more fun await the children.
DATES & LOCATIONS:
Session 1 Fridays
August 9 & 16 9:00-11:30 am
Goat Hill
Session 2 Fridays
August 23 & 30 9:00-11:30 am
Bridle Ridge
FEE:
$9.00 per session
SPORT CAMP FOR
4 &5'S
Mini Sport Camp
For 4 & 5 year olds only
This camp is an extension of Games Kids
Play. Four /Five's will experience team
building, self- esteem and self confidence in
outdoor soccer, T -ball and more traditional
games.
DATES & LOCATIONS:
Session 1: Mon/Wed
July 29 & 31 9:00 -10:30 am
Goat Hill Park
Session 2: Tue/Thur
July 30 & Aug 1 9:00 -10:30 am
Goat Hill Park
FEE:
$9.00 per session
NEW!!!
CHILDREN'S DRAMA
CAMP
For ages 6 -12
Looking for something different this
summer? Grab a friend, as we team up to
prepare to be actors. Children will make
their own play and perform if for family and
friends during the last day.
DATES:
Monday- Friday
August 5 -9, 1996
TIME
9:00 - 11:30 am
LOCATION:
Rahn Park
FEE:
$20.00
TINY TOTS CAMP
For ages 3,4 & 5
Want to find out what Tiny Tots is like?
Do you have a child going to preschool
for the first time? Is your child getting
bored? Then Camp Tiny Tots is for you.
Each week camp is held at a different
location. Socialization, games, crafts,
songs and fun are all planned. Come see
what Tiny Tots is all about.
This is a child /instructor class only.
Space is limited and
pre- registration is required.
DATES & LOCATIONS:
Session 1
Mon -Thurs
9:30-11:30 am
Session 2
Mon -Thurs
9:30-11:30 am
Session 3
Mon -Thurs
9:30 -11:30 am
Session 4
Mon -Thurs
9:30-11:30 am
FEE: $18.00 per
August 5 -8
Goat Hill Park
August 12 -15
Goat Hill Park
August 19 -22
Bridle Ridge Park
August 26 -29
Rahn Park Shelter
week
KIDS KRAFT CAMP
For 5 -12 year olds
This camp will stimulate children's
creativity and imagination. We will use
various art techniques to create our own
crafts. Please join us for a week of fun
learning. Please dress to get messy.
DATES:
Session 1: July 29, 30 & 31
SECTION 1 : AGES 5 -7
8:30 -10:00 am
Bridle Ridge Park
SECTION 2: AGES 8 -12
10:30 -Noon
Bridle Ridge Park
Session 11: August 19, 20 & 21
SECTION 3: AGES 5 -7
8:30 -10:00 am
Goat Hill
SECTION 4: AGES 8 -12
10:30 -Noon
Goat Hill
FEE:
$12.50 per section
(includes all supplies,
instruction & supervision)
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' ATURE CAMP
For children who have completed
kindergarten through age 12
Come and learn about nature. This
camp combines recreation with education
to provide hands on, fun learning
experiences.
Naturalist Tim Lundahl will teach basic
environmental awareness in two of Eagan's
parks. Activities may include: nature
hikes, insect collecting, nature games,
natural crafts, animal tracking and projects.
Campers should bring a bag lunch
each day. Activities are held outdoors, so
dress for the weather we are having.
Registration is limited,
so sign up early.
DATES:
Session 1
August 5, 6 & 7
9:00 am -2:00 pm
Trapp Farm Park Pavilion
FEE: $27.00
Session 11
August 9 & 10
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thomas Lake Pk Pavilion
DAY CAMP
For youth ages 8 -12
Fun and learning in a real outdoor
camp setting awaits boys and girls. Shared
opportunities in outdoor cooking, crafts in
nature, songs, games, hiking and fire
building.
Camp is held at Camp Sacajawea, a
beautiful site provided by Dakota County
Parks. It is located approximately 1 mile
south of Eagan on Pilot Knob Road and
County Road 38.
On Thursday night campers will have
the opportunity to camp out overnight. A
letter will be sent to you with more details.
DATES
Monday- Thursday,
August 19 -23, 1996
TIMES
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
(plus Thursday overnight)
LOCATIONS
Camp Sacajawea
(Pilot Knob Rd & Cty Rd 38)
FEES
$40.00 per child
NEW!!
SCIENCE (AMP
For 6 -12 year olds
Join us for a new adventure in science.
Tim Lundahl will lead the children in a
variety of science experiments in an
outdoor setting. Activities include:
exploring solids & liquids, experiments
with noise makers and sound, making giant
bubbles, things that fly and much more!
Campers should bring a bag lunch
each day. Activities are held outdoors, so
dress for the weather we are having.
DATES:
July 31, August 1 & 2
TIME:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
LOCATION:
Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
FEE:
$27.00
MYSTERY CAMP
For 6 -10 year olds
Join us as we find out where the secret
treasure is? Follow the clues to hunt for
your treasures. We will use group problem
solving, new games and more! It's a
"Mystery Week "!
DATES:
Session 1
July 29- August 2
9:00-11:30 am
Sky Hill Park
Session 11
August 12 -16
9:00 -11:30 am
Bridle Ridge Park
FEE:
$12.50 per session
NEW FOR SUMMED!!
CAMP ADVENTURLAND
For youths ages 8 -12
Here is a great opportunity to try
something different. Children will explore
adventures in biking, hiking, backpacking
and other outdoor adventures. Our parks
provide a beautiful atmosphere with trails,
nature and a small lake. --
Campers should bring a bag lunch and
beverage each day. Activities are held
outdoors, so dress for the weather we are
having.
DATE:
Monday - Thursday
August 12 -15, 1996
TIME:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
LOCATION:
Evergreen Park
FEE:
$25.00
EAGAN YOUTH
SAFETY CAMP
For 8 & 9 year olds only
It's the 6th Annual Safety Camp and
we have 3 full days of learning and fun
planned. Learn about electrical dangers,
inline skating and bike safety. Water
safety, proper use of helmets, fire safety
and the Air National Guard Drug Program
are all part of the camp. Recreation breaks
will happen throughout the day.
Members of the Eagan Fire, Police and
Parks & Recreation Departments are co-
sponsoring this exciting program designed
to have fun while learning.
Lunch, snacks and beverages will be
provided each day. A t -shirt is included.
Camp will be held rain or shine. Activities
will be held outdoors or in the pavilion, so
dress appropriately for the weather!
The last day will feature a picnic
supper and ceremony for all campers and
their families. When registering, indicate
how many from your family will attend the
picnic.
Also, please indicate t -shirt size when
registering. Sizes are Youth S (6 -8), M (10-
12), L (14 -16); Adult S, M, L, XL.
Registration is limited,
so sign up early!
DATES:
August 5, 6 & 7, 1996
TIMES:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
August 7 at 5:00 pm is the
family picnic & ceremony
LOCATION:
Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
FEES
$30.00 (includes all food, t- shirt,
activities, supervision and
family picnic supper)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Monday, July 15, 1996
INLINE HOCKEY
LEAGUES
STARTING IN JUNE
For further information, call
Tim Hawkinson at 542 -8359
HOME. GARDEN
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LIESURE SHOW
Eagan Civic Arena
Friday, May 17
Saturday, May 18
Sunday, May 19
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission $2.00
(50% discount coupons available
from exhibitors) Children under 15
free when accompanied by an adult
EXHIBITS FEATURING:
Landscaping and Lawn Care
Home Improvements
Remodeling and Builders
Flooring and Wallcovering
Liesure and Sports
Gardening and Floral
Real Estate and Financing
Porches and Decking
Painting and Decorating
Interior Design
THE ICE AGE
RETURNS
AUGUST 5
Ice will be back in the arena on
August 5. Find out the new open
skating hours by calling the Civic
Arena at 681 -1100.
Eagan Skating School will be
resuming classes on September 27.
Watch for the fall Discover Us! the
first week in September for
registration information
EAGAN WADING POOL
The wading pool was designed specifically for small children so if your family is 36"
tall or less, you can bring them to the wading pool adjacent to the Civic Arena for a cool dip.
Lifeguards will not be staffed at the wading pool, therefore adult supervision is required
for any child in the pool. Restrooms and telephone are located in the Civic Arena.
The wading pool will be open from June 1 through September 2, 1996 during the following
hours:
Monday:
Tuesday- Saturday
Sunday:
2:00 - 7:00 pm
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
1:00 - 7:00 pm
Reservations can be taken for private hours on
Monday from Noon - 2:00 pm
WADING POOL RULES:
a Plastic pants are required over disposable diapers.
air No food, beverages, glassware or gum are allowed in the pool enclosure.
▪ Running, boisterous or rough play or excessive noise is not allowed in the
pool area.
Lawn chairs, common towels, combs, brushes and drinking cups are
prohibited. Private swim suits and towels should be cleaned and dried
after each use.
or Any person having n infectious or communicable disease is prohibited
from using a public pool.
Spitting, spouting water, blowing the nose or discharging of bodily
wastes in the pool is strictly prohibited.
ti Domestic animals are not permitted in the pool enclosure.
or People having open blisters, cuts, etc., are advised not to use the pooL.
or The City of Eagan is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
ti' The City of Eagan has the right to close the pool for weather or
maintenance reasons.
ti The City of Eagan reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or eject from
the pool premises, any persons failing to comply with any of the above
health and safety regulations.
QUESTIONS?
CALL THE EAGAN CIVIC ARENA
686 -1100
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Community Services Open House
May 30th 4 -8:00 p.m.
T he entire community is invited to the City of
Eagan's Community Services Open House on
Thursday, May 30, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
the Civic Arena and Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot
Knob Road.
Come and see what it's like to sit behind the wheel of a
giant snow plow or in the back of a police squad or fire
engine; find out how the water you drink travels from
the Jordan underground aquifers to get to the faucets
in your home; take a close look at how streets are
designed and maintained; learn fire safety skills from
Eagan's volunteer firefighters in the "Smoke House"
and much more.
Don't forget to bring your Teddy Bears, though, the
Teddy Bear Band will be on hand for musical
entertainment, performing on the Civic Arena stage at
5:00 and again at 7:00 p.m. Other entertainment will
include a clown and a face painter.
Watch at 6:00 p.m. as the ribbon is cut to officially
signal the opening of the new wading pool and water
play structure near the Civic Arena. Balloons, popcorn,
cookies, hotdogs and beverages will be given to
participants, so you won't even have to leave for dinner!
Bring your family, your neighbors, co- workers and
community groups to share in this fun and educational
event and learn about the services that the City of
Eagan provides for you! For information, please call us
at the City of Eagan at 681 -4600.
Cover & adjacent photos: Eagan
residents of all ages enjoyed the
opportunity to climb aboard the
large pieces of city equipment on
display at the Community Services
Open House held in 1994. Your
chance to check us out is May 30,
at the Municipal Center and Civic
Arena, from 4 -8 p.m.
City of Eagan
Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
The Lone Oak Tree...the symbol of
strength and growth in our community.
Mayor;
Thomas E&,an
Councilmembers:
Pat Awada Shawn Hunter
Sandra Masin Ted Wachter
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.
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Community Notes
Preserving Parks
and Open Space
A cting on the recommendation of the Advisory
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Commission, the Eagan City Council
established a task force to review the need for the
preservation of open space.
The Advisory Commission is concerned that vacant
land parcels which have significant natural resources
are, or may soon be, purchased for development.
Development would have serious impacts on the
natural resources and the overall quality of life here in
Eagan.
The task force has been formed to review a list of
identified parcels. The hope is that a referendum,
which could fund the acquisition of some of the
identified parcels, can be held in August.
Other area communities including Plymouth, Eden
Prairie, Maplewood and Maple Grove have held similar
referendums to finance the acquisition of open space as
park land, and have received enormous support from
their residents.
Eagan is approximately 70 -75% developed at this
time. It is for this reason that the Commission is
concerned that there may be little opportunity left for
the City to acquire additional park land.
The task force, made up of 15 Eagan resident
volunteers, has been meeting weekly to consider this
issue. The task force hopes to present their
recommendations to the Advisory Parks, Recreation
and Natural Resources Commission and City Council
in early June.
Park Reminders
N
ow that spring has arrived and the summer
months of wonderful outdoor activity are
ahead, the following reminders are provided:
Striking a golf ball in City parks is prohibited.
1 When you bring your dog to a park, it is to be on
a leash and you must clean up after it.
1 Driving is prohibited on any of the park trails.
Thank you for your consideration of other park users
by attending to these basic expectations.
The City of Eagan is an Affirmative
Action Equal Opportunity Employer
City Gives Nod To
The Promenade
ust in time for holiday shopping, the
retail part of Eagan will include some
exciting new opportunities. Following
many months of deliberations and
negotiations, the Eagan City Council gave
final approval to Opus Corporation's Eagan
Promenade development, at the intersection
of I -35E and Yankee Doodle Road.
Phase I of the project is scheduled to be
completed late this fall. It will include
Byerly's, Barnes and Noble, Home Place,
Pier 1, Office Max and Paper Warehouse.
Future phases will include more restaurants,
smaller shops, additional anchor stores and
upscale apartments.
The Promenade will feature pedestrian and
street landscaping elements to reinforce the
area's identity as a major retail district of the
community. It is hoped that by creating an
attractive, convenient, pedestrian - friendly
environment at The Promenade, more of
Eagan's substantial buying power can stay
within the community.
As always, we encourage residents and
employers to shop Eagan businesses and use
Eagan services. As we buy more locally, other
stores and restaurants will want an Eagan
location as well.
This drawing is a sample of
the decorative lighting which
will be used at The Promenade
Keeping Informed
A well informed public is important for
good City decisions. Public notices and
agendas of all regular and special City
meetings are published in the Dakota County
Tribune, the City's official newspaper. The
agendas are also published in Eagan This
Week. To stay current on issues being
considered by the City Council or any of the
Advisory Commissions, check these papers on
a weekly basis. If you do not receive these
papers and wish to, contact the Dakota
County Tribune at 894 -1111 for a
subscription.
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Police File
Efforts Renewed
To Reduce
Youth Alcohol Use
U SE AND LOSE. That's what individuals
under 21 face if they consume alcohol and
drive. Unlike the minimum blood alcohol
requirement and mandated testing required to convict
and suspend the license of a person of legal drinking
age for DUI, youthful drivers who use alcohol can lose
their licenses for a mere presence of alcohol
consumption. Individuals under age 21 who consume
any alcohol face license suspensions of at least 30 days
and up to 180 days if convicted more than once of
driving after consuming alcohol.
In 1993, a national study showed 2,364 people, ages
15 to 20, died in alcohol- related crashes. In 1994,
Minnesota enacted a zero - tolerance law to discourage
young people from drinking and driving. In addition,
parents of young people who hold a provisional license
(those under 18) may request that the state cancel the
driving privileges of their child. This is a powerful tool
of which parents are often unaware.
If you have a son or daughter who persists in drinking
and driving, even though the police may never stop
them, parents can request the driving privileges of their
child be cancelled. Requests are handled through the
Department of Public Safety.
Studies show that the incidence of alcohol use increases
among young people in the spring, particularly in
conjunction with prom and graduation.
The Eagan Police have received a grant under the Safe
and Sober Program. In addition to working to increase
public awareness and compliance, the grant provides
funding for enhanced enforcement. Additional officers
will be working from April through May to enhance
enforcement of DUI, zero - tolerance, speed and seat belt
laws.
Residents' Alert
pring brings flowers and showers
S and also -- door -to- door - salespeople.
Most of these solicitors have a legitimate
product and are considerate of the home owner. There
are others who sell goods of questionable value and who
are very aggressive in their sales tactics. Federal law
prohibits cities from licensing solicitors which means we
no longer review solicitors as to the advisability of
allowing them to go door to door. Residents should use
their own judgement when purchasing a product or
when donating to a cause.
Dog Days of Summer
Approach
From Kathleen Gilbertson,
Animal Control Officer
0 h where has that dog gone - -dog gone it! I
can't tell you how often I hear dog owners say
"My dog never leaves the yard," "Someone let
Fido out," or "We just gave him a bath and he's not
wearing a collar." Of course we all know accidents
happen, but you can protect your pet and your wallet
by simply making sure your dog is properly licensed.
Dog licensing is mandatory in Eagan. Since your dog
can't tell us its owner's name and address, a license does
the job. This is the best insurance there is to guarantee
that your pet will be safely returned to you. It's also the
easiest way for me and the other officers to know if the
lost dog has a current rabies vaccination. The cost for a
two -year dog license is $14.00. Licenses can be
purchased at the Eagan Police Department, Monday
through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m. Your dog's tag number is then entered into
the police computer system and can be tracked
twenty -four hours a day.
The average stay in the dog pound costs $86.00. If
your dog is licensed, we try first to return it to you,
before we take it to the pound. After all, dogs are
man's best friends - -and mine too!
Saturday, June 22 10:00a.m. -6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Located on the beautiful corporate grounds of Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota at the intersection of
Highway 13 and Yankee Doodle Road
Featuring:
Fine Arts and Crafts by local & regional artists
Family Game & Activity Area
Live Family Entertainment
Specialty Food Booths
Family Fitness Walk
*TEDDY BEAR BAND*
*WHITESIDEWALLS *THUNDER ROSE*
For Information Call 423 -4233
July 4th Celebration Returns!
� Celebrate July 4th in
Eagan Again!
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T he rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air
will be lighting up the skies over Eagan again
this year as the July Fourth Funfest returns.
The Eagan Lion's Club, the Eagan Convention and
Visitor's Bureau, the City of Eagan and many other
community organizations and individuals have been
working for months to plan this year's celebration. The
Funfest will begin on Wednesday, July 3, from
4:OOp.m. until midnight, with craft and food booths in
front of the Cedarvale Mall. At 7:00 p.m. the Street
Dance begins, with music by Powell Station.
Thursday morning, the Funfest continues with the July
4th parade at 10:00 a.m. The theme for this year's
parade is "Community and Family Pride. " Starting
near the Cliff Lake Center, the parade will follow Rahn
Road to Beau De Rue Drive, and end in front of the
Cedarvale Mall. The parade will consist of area
marching bands, floats, fire engines, "Miss Eagan
Candidates" (Yes, the Miss Eagan Pageant has returned
also -- coronation will be held this fall!), classic cars,
New Owners For Carriage
Hills Put Development
Fears to Rest
T he Carriage Hills golf course property has been
sold to the "Rahn Family Partnership" and will
remain in operation as a golf course. This sale
represents the last chapter in a process which has been
unfolding since last summer, when Bill Smith, the
previous owner of Carriage Hills, began looking for a
buyer for the property. Neighbors of the property and
other Eagan residents also became very involved in
Auxiliary aids for persons
with disabilities
participating in City
activities will be provided
upon advance notice of at
least 96 hours. If a notice
of less than 96 hours is
received, the City will
attempt to provide
such aid.
community groups or businesses. Kids on bikes, in
wagons or just walking along, are also encouraged .
Crafters, food booths, kiddie games and rides, a beer
tent, bingo tent and stage shows will continue
throughout Thursday afternoon and evening in the
Cedarvale Mall parking lots.
The Celebration will conclude with a spectacular
fireworks display over Skyhill Park near the corners of
Yankee Doodle and Blue Cross Roads. Parking will be
available in the Blue Cross Blue Shield parking lots as
it was last year.
Applications for crafters and non - profit food vendors,
Miss Eagan candidates and parade participants are still
being accepted, so sign up to join the fun! For more
information about this great two -day community
celebration, contact the Eagan Convention and Visitors
Bureau at 454 -9872.
working to preserve the property as a golf course or
open space.
Tom Hedges, City Administrator, says , "Ray Rahn has
told us that owning Carriage Hills has always been a
dream of his; from the City's perspective, we couldn't
be happier that his dream has now come true!"
Smith initially offered to sell the course to the City of
Eagan as a municipal golf course, but the asking price
and timing were not such that the City could determine
the feasibility of course ownership as quickly as Smith,
and neighbors of the course, had hoped. Smith
accepted an offer for sale of the property from Pulte
Home Builders, contingent on the City Council
granting a comprehensive guide plan amendment to
allow for residential development of the property. That
amendment was denied in late March.
Smith then began looking for a new buyer. He found
Ray and Rosie Rahn, long time friends and former
Eagan residents. The Rahns have previously developed
and owned Parkview golf course in Eagan, Fountain
Valley in Lakeville and currently own Rich Valley golf
course in Rosemount.
Rahn says he has improvement plans for the course, but
will make them slowly, as the course is now open for
the season. Future plans may include a full service,
upscale restaurant. Currently, the course offers snack
food and beer at its concession stand. For information
about Carriage Hills, please call the clubhouse directly
at 452 -7211.
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ate r Ways
Odd /Even Water Use
Conservation Notice
p lease be informed that the City of Eagan has
a PERMANENT CONSERVATION
PROGRAM for outside water usage. If your
address ends in an odd number such as 311, outdoor
watering is allowed on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, etc., day
of the month. If your address ends in an even number
such as 312, outdoor watering is allowed on the 2nd,
4th, 6th, 8th, etc., day of the month. This permanent
system is in effect throughout the entire outdoor
watering season.
The restriction applies to all property within the City of
Eagan and the only exceptions allowed are for new sod,
seed or landscaping for the first three weeks of planting.
Your cooperation in complying with this program will
help recognize and respect the limited natural resources
we share and help to conserve our ground water supply.
Water Conservation Can Be Very
Rewarding $$
Summertime is the highest water consumption time of
year - usage triples!!! The increase is due to: lawn
watering, outside cleaning, auto washing, filling
swimming and wading pools, gardening, etc.
Some guidelines to follow to conserve water are:
Respecting the odd /even watering program.
Use a shut off nozzle on your hose. Do not waste
water by letting it run freely out of the hose .
Set your irrigation system to the odd /even system.
Check faucets for leaks.
Shut off your water system when vacationing.
For other water saving tips, call Utility Division
Customer Service at 681 -4300.
The City of Eagan obtains its water supply from 17
deep wells; 15 of these are located in the Jordan
Aquifer and two are located in the Hinckley
Aquifer.
Eagan removes iron and manganese from water at
its two treatment facilities. Chlorine for
disinfection and fluoride to help prevent tooth
decay are added before delivery to the consumer.
Eagan meets or exceeds all federal and state
drinking water regulations. On an annual basis,
Eagan's water is tested approximately 1,000 times
at sites throughout Eagan for bacteriological and
potential groundwater contaminants. In 1995, Eagan
pumped 2.5 billion gallons to its customers.
The City of Eagan Utilities Division is committed to
supplying safe, high quality drinking water to its
consumers. Please feel free to contact us a if you have
any questions or concerns about your drinking water.
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
General Information 681 -4600
Sewer, Streets, Water or Parks Maintenance 681 -4300
Sewer and Water Billing - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m 681 -4630
Engineering 681 -4646
Public Works Department Hotline 681 -4350
Spring Cleanup Tips From
Bob, the Water Guy
We need more pressure, Captain!
T his spring, when you finally get outside,
spring cleaning tasks will probably involve the
use of an outdoor faucet or garden hose.
You may experience some of the following in the
spring:
If pressure is low on the outside faucet, but not in the
rest of the home, a faulty backflow preventer on the
faucet may be the culprit. Remove this and replace it
with a new one. If one is not present, install one. (See
photo below.) Backflow preventers are available at most
hardware stores.
Also, check the valve inside the house on the line that
feeds that outside faucet (remember I told you how to
close this in the fall). This line could be partially closed
or seized, which will limit the amount of pressure.
From Bob's Archives...
Remember to pour a bucket or two of water in
basement floor drains or rarely used sinks, showers,
or toilets each spring. The drain traps can dry up
during the winter and may allow annoying sewer
gas into the house. Notice I said annoying. This
smell is rarely dangerous. If you like, add some
chlorine bleach to the buckets of water for added
freshness.
As always, if you have questions, comments, or concerns,
give me a call at the utility division, 681 -4300. Ask for
Bob, the water guy.
Think Spring!
Area Stores Carry No-
Phosphorus Fertilizer
W hat happens when you try to add more to
a container that's already full? It makes a
mess!! And that's what can happen when
fertilizer with phosphorus is spread on a lawn that
doesn't need any more.
Phosphorus is essential to promote a healthy root
system for your lawn. But testing of over 400
residential lawn soils in Eagan has shown that the
"container" underlying most established lawns'is
already full and these lawns need no additional
phosphorus from fertilizer. Because phosphorus doesn't
move very far in the soil and is used up slowly, a little
can go a long way. In fact, if a soils test has shown
adequate amounts of phosphorus in a lawn soil, chances
are good that phosphorus levels will remain adequate
for at least 2 -3 years and probably longer.
The "if some is good, more is better" philosophy for
phosphorus application wouldn't be so bad, except that
some of that extra phosphorus can end up being washed
off lawns into the storm drainage system that feeds
Eagan's lakes and ponds. The result is algal blooms
that compromise use and cause premature aging of
those lakes and ponds.
As the importance of careful phosphorus management
to balance good lawn care with environmental
protection has become more apparent, people have
responded. Five years ago, none of the retail outlets in
the City carried no- phosphorus fertilizer. Today, at
least two carry the "no -P" alternative. Jerry's Garden
and Nursery Center sells granular no- phosphorus
fertilizers, while Frank's Nursery sells a liquid form.
Thanks to these establishments for providing "no -P"
fertilizer options for healthy Eagan lawns and lakes.
New Signs For Fish Lake
w far away from Fish Lake can you be
and still affect its quality ?? MILES, it turns
out. New signs designed by Boy Scout Troop
453 wi soon be installed to help educate residents on
this fact. The signs will be put along existing roads to
mark the boundary of the "watershed" of Fish Lake. A
watershed is the area of land that drains to a particular
water body. In the case of Fish Lake, water running off
a street, driveway, or lawn anywhere within an area
bounded roughly by State Highway 3 on the east,
Yankee Doodle Road on the north, and Diffley Road on
the south can make it to Fish Lake through storm
drainage systems. The problem is that so do pollutants
the water carries. So, to those who live in this area of
the City, help protect Fish Lake by following lawn care
practices that protect water resources.
Construction Almost
Finished at Schwanz Lake
he dirt was flying and the pipes were being
laid this winter at Schwanz Lake. As part of
a Cleanwater Partnership Project jointly
funded by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
and the City of Eagan, a plastic pipe was laid along the
bottom of Schwanz Lake to help mix well- oxygenated,
relatively clean outflow water from Hay Lake with the
deeper, low oxygen waters in Schwanz Lake. In
addition, a shallow basin at the southern tip of Schwanz
Lake was excavated and diked off to better treat runoff
entering the lake from an adjacent residential
development. Summer monitoring of the lake will help
determine whether these improvements are working.
The final phase of the Schwanz Lake project is
scheduled to occur next spring with a treatment to
inactivate pollutants that have accumulated in the lake.
The end result should be a lake with less algae which is
better when fishing, canoeing or wading.
In order to accommodate construction, a portion of
Highline Trail was closed. Restoration of the trail and
the remainder of the construction area is scheduled to
be completed by June 1. In the meantime, the City
requests that residents please observe the "Trail Closed"
signs and thanks those residents adjacent to the
construction area for their patience.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE THIS
NEWSLETTER IN AN ALTERNATE
FORMAT SUCH AS LARGE PRINT,
BRAILLE, AUDIO TAPE, ETC., PLEASE
CONTACT THE CITY OF EAGAN AT
681 -4600.
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s Lovely As A Tree
Arbor Day Foundation
Grants Tree City U.S.A.
and Growth Award
A s well as being
recognized as
Tree City USA,
this year the City was
awarded the prestigious
Tree City USA "Growth
Award ". This special
award is presented by
the National Arbor Day
Foundation, in
cooperation with the
USDA Forest Service,
and the National
Association of State
Foresters, to recognize environmental improvement and
encourage higher levels of tree care throughout
America. The award is designed to recognize
achievement, but also to communicate new ideas and
help the leaders of Tree City USA's plan for improving
community tree care. Specific projects which earned
the City this year's award included production of an
Oak Wilt Disease educational video, completion of an
extensive boulevard tree inventory, and the
implementation of a tree planting project to stabilize a
sloped construction area.
This special Growth Award was presented to only eight
cities out of the 134 statewide that received the Tree
City USA recognition this year. This is the third time
that Eagan has received the Growth Award, receiving it
first in 1991 and again in 1994.
To receive this recognition, presented by the National
Arbor Day Foundation, a city is required to annually
meet the following four standards: have an active Tree
Commission; have a community tree ordinance;
implement a community forestry program with an
annual budget of at least $2.00 per capita; and hold an
Arbor Day observance and proclamation. Since 1987
the city has held a number of Arbor Month activities
including the Annual Tree Sale, an Arbor Day poster
contest involving over 1,000 third graders, and an
Arbor Day tree planting
event. This year's Arbor
Day planting event is
planned for Saturday,
May 11, at the newly
remodeled Municipal
Center. Everyone in
the community is
encouraged to
participate.
For the ninth
consecutive year
the City of Eagan
has been awarded
distinction as Tree
City USA.. Come
celebrate this
achievement at
Arbor Day, May 11th
Gypsy Moth Trapping
D uring early spring the City Forestry Division
along with the assistance of the Minnesota
Department of Agriculture will be performing
activities to control a potentially serious pest, Lymantria
dispar, more commonly known as the gypsy moth. For
many years the gypsy moth has been the most
notorious pest of hardwood trees in the eastern United
States. This pest, which was introduced into the
United States (Massachusetts) in 1869, has now
progressed westward to approximately the Michigan/
Wisconsin border; however, infestations have occurred
in Utah, Oregon, Washington, California, and many
other states outside of the northeast, including
Minnesota. Natural migration of this insect occurs at a
relatively slow rate; however, new infection centers can
show up suddenly in "clean areas" as the moth is
artificially introduced on infected plant stock, infected
firewood, or clinging to parts of automobiles or trailers.
The larvae at maturity is dark colored, about 1 1 /2
inches long, and has fine hairs and red and blue dots on
its back. The adult moth is a mottled grayish color and
just over one inch in length. Egg masses appear as
flesh colored patches about the size of a thumb nail. If
you see any of these signs, please call the City Forestry
Division at 681 -4300.
The site that will be treated in Eagan (Cinnamon Ridge
area) was selected because infected trees were planted
in landscape areas. The biology of the gypsy moth is
that as it passes through the larval stage (caterpillar) it
can do serious damage by defoliating deciduous trees.
The effects of this defoliation depend on several factors,
including the amount of foliage removed, the condition
of the foliage at the time of defoliation, the number of
consecutive defoliations, available soil moisture, and
the species of the host tree.
There are several tactics used in managing gypsy moth
infestations, including monitoring populations
(trapping surveys), maintaining health and vigor of
trees, discouraging gypsy moth survival (biological
controls), and treating with insecticides to kill larvae
and protect tree foliage. The infected area in Eagan
will be managed with all of these options. Control
activities will include ground spraying of the immediate
site (performed by City staff), "banding" potential
feeding trees (volunteers) to check for future feeding
activity, and mass trapping within 800 feet of the
infected trees (performed by MN Dept. Of Ag.). These
gypsy moth control activities will take place some time
early in May. If you have any questions or concerns
about the gypsy moth or if you think that your trees
may be infected or defoliated by this insect, please call
the City Forestry Division at 681 -4300.
Airport Report
Airport Expansion
Approved by Legislature
T he Dual Track Airport Planning Process was
concluded in early April when the Legislature
received the Dual Track Report and voted to
expand the airport at its current location rather than
relocate it to eastern Dakota County. The City of
Eagan was very active at the Legislature during the
debate concerning noise mitigation, future airport
planning and the need to retain options to absorb air
traffic growth.
The City of Eagan has been a supporter of aggressive
noise mitigation and the preservation of the Dakota
County site as an alternative for the future. While the
legislation specifically prohibits site preservation, it
does require the MAC to present a recommendation on
noise mitigation in the next six months. City
representatives will actively pursue mitigation tools on
behalf of our residents who are affected by the
continued expansion of the airport.
The airport expansion will probably occur over the next
five to ten years. It will involve the addition of a
runway roughly parallel to Cedar Avenue. This runway
will operate to and from the south over the Minnesota
River valley. Before the runway would be built,
however, federal law requires that all airlines convert to
an all Stage III fleet. Stage III planes, like the 757 and
A -320, create substantially less noise than do the DC -9
and 727, which currently make up the majority of the
operations at Minneapolis -St. Paul.
While it is hoped that the combination of quieter
planes and effective noise mitigation will make the
airport a better neighbor even after its expansion,
current rates of traffic growth make it likely that
airport capacity will become an issue again soon after
the new runway is built. It will be important for the
City to remain active in this area as operations at the
airport expand and evolve.
AIRCRAFT NOISE CONCERNS
Residents bothered by aircraft noise can register their
complaints with the Metropolitan Airports Commission
by calling 726 -9411.
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.
City of Eagan
Auction
Saturday
May 18
10:00 a.m.
The auction will again be held at:
City of Eagan
Maintenance Facility,
3501 Coachman Pt.
The auction will include miscellaneous
surplus equipment including, bicycles,
computers, infant car seats, phones,
fluorescent light fixtures, wooden
doors, jewelry, strollers, amplifiers
and much more.
The public is welcome.
Viewing begins at 9:00 a.m.
Business Reachout
Meetings Return
T he City of Eagan and the Chamber of
Commerce will be sponsoring another business
reachout meeting on May 22 at 4:00 p.m. at
the Eagan Municipal Center. The reachout meetings
are designed to give business owners, employees and
interested community members a chance to ask
questions and share information with Chamber and
City Representatives. Four reachout meetings were
held this fall throughout Eagan. Chamber and City
representatives felt that this was a comfortable and
valuable way to listen to the observations and concerns
of the business community, and a good way to stay
connected with the business community.
For information about the reachout meetings, contact
the City of Eagan at 681 -4600.
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Controlling Your Clippings
When incomes to fulfilling the American homeowner's
dream of having a lush, weed free, carpet green lawn
Minnesotans are at a distinct advantage. We have nearly
five months to plan the stratagy. Time to analyze last year's
plan, was it greener than my neighbors? Time to sharpers
blades, purchase the latest fertilizer, attend Home and
Garden Shows, read the countless articles promising that
"You too can have the U.S. Open at your home,"
Unknowingly, this assault on our lawns can also imp
environment. By following a simple progrs[mnf law
clipping management, you can have the best'ofboth.
During the summer months, 20 µ 30% of residential 'wastes
consist of grass clippings. As of January' 1, 192, it became,
illegal to dispose of grass clippings with household waste.
Unfortunately many thousands of pounds of grass clippings
are now being dumped in parks and ditches, creating,an
unsightly, odiforous pile, destroying vegetation, and costing,
all of us. Decomposing grass clippings are,ilsota stguifirit
source of phosphorus which can facilitate alga bloatris When
washed into lakes and ponds from surfac-es .viu.storna. d"au
systems,
Grass clippings consist primarily of grass,
cut by the mower. The practice of Ieavi.g`g
has long been used on golf - course faitivays,
Wilds,atid °diet hig quality turf,: A tom
cohecting clippings is the tuawarranttd feax`.t .c 3
contribute to a layer of partially deQ.pb
c, se
builds up on the soil surface, known CO 4n04;
Thatch is a by product of improper clipping management.
Regular mowing with a sharp mower is essential to reduce
clipping production. No more than one-third of the
vertical grass height should be removed with one cutting.
It is important to continue mowing at the desired height
until the grass stops growing m late October (sorry football
fans). Mowing more than oice per week may be necessary
di#ring periods of rapid growth to, avoid tetnoving too much
of the grass blade at once, Much of a long grass blade is
itetro which decomposes more slowly than grass leaves. A
Substantial amount of stem tissue will contribute to the
development of thatch. Depending upon the variety of
grass in a lawn, a mowing height of 11" to 2V2 is
recommended.
It is important to distribute small clippings uniformly when
mowing. This is best accomplished by mowing with sharp
blades,when the grass is dry, A "recycler" or "mulching"
'u wer keeps clippings under the mower_ deck, cuts the
+ �ippiugs into vary small pieces and .tedistcibutes 'them into
the lawn without a discharge chute. This also reduces the
mount of clippings spread on nearby pavement.
r eadir One clippings c er.tftt lawto l t u nlrt le .
,nef its• The c-lipplugs shade the soil surf i e'and` reduce
an fount t}f moisrure lost to evaporation. As the
Compose ,., Nitrogen, Phpsphorins arid, Potassium,
elements of a,lawn fertilizer, are naturally
ving cllpptt*tgs.for u lse -
iOpticatito of fraitizer. -: ,