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Winter1995 WINTER PROGRAMS t EAGAN PARKS AND RECREATION CITY OF EAGAN 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 6814660 TDB 454 -8535 z Q N g ' -2 g 6 in a 'b 0 0 a U 0. c 4 V 0 U 4, 0 b g . 0 a A C1 0 0 0 0 4) u 4) w W 0 u u 4, w 4, A 0 ri 0 0 M w 4) w A 4) 0 0 � U u u 0 V' w .0 4) w a h 0 u 0 • 4, U 0 4 d V H H ti w ca .b1 P3 b A 3 u u 9 g ill 4°• Ire .E 'O 1111 u 3 . V iliVI ° V�, g a 44,11° zr' . 3. p o 1 ' Le' . E o a t i . 4 l 4, 0 1 1 9 .e • 1 4 i� . C V !hag - a ° ;' ; ov',.c1 �esav � 0 0 741 Utel II1 0 02 4 1 al:,4 › o Aga. ga o 4).2_ �+ moo., i,• REGISTRATION This new registration procedure is established in response to your requests to d the congestion of mass registration. It is designed to enable us to serve you dently. In addition, construction and site preparation at the Municipal Center means fewer parking spaces and somewhat difficult access for the next several months. The preferred method of registration is now mail -in or drop box. Classes with limited registration may fill before the registration deadline. REGISTER EARLY! REGISTER BY MAIL OR DROP BOX Mail-in and drop box registrations will be accepted beginning Dec. 5, 1994 In- person registration will not be available until December 12, 1994. REGISTRATION FORMS Use a separate registration form for each participant. Include second and third section choices for activities with limited numbers of participants PAYMENT Checks, written to the City of Eagan, must be attached to the registration form. Please do not send cash. MAIL TO: Parks and Recreation Eagan Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 c CONFIRMATION Letters of confirmation are not sent. You will be contacted if your fast ill choice of an activity is not available. You may endose a stamped, self - addressed envelope if you wish confirmation. IN- PERSON REGISTRATION If you prefer to register at the counter, that can be accommodated beginning December 12, 1994 at the Eagan Municipal Center. Office hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. 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 beg ins will be subject to a reduction of expese 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. . CHOLARSHIPS A limited amount of scholarship funding is available. For information, call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 -8535) tiayri H� E lite! >Rtvi RCS CXEIi rte: WOO s' tt a t ou a nc ` «� y'i � .. . ♦ I�q :SIIH�I ?:IIMI�) }:IIIN „��v Skate!;Ekc S ummer Win. terl SKATE WITH SANTA Join us for an afternoon of skating activities at Clearwater Park (formerly Well Site). A special visit from Santa Claus will be the highlight of the afternoon. Bring your own video camera and tape to capture your child skating with Santa. If you don't have a video camera, just bring a blank video cassette tape and Parks and Recreation will film your child for you. a great way to spend a winter afternoon! Call Recreation Happenings that day at 681- 4670, to determine if this event Is on or not. DATE: Friday, December 23, 1994 (weather permitting) TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 PM LOCATION: Clearwater Park 4580 Pilot Knob Road FEE: Free REGISTRATION: None Required BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Santa Is coming to town) Eagan Parks & Recreation In co- operation with McDonald's is happy to bring you Breakfast with Santa. McDonald's is offering a Happy Meal breakfast of hot cakes, sausage, small orange juice or cereal, milk and a small orange juice for $1.99. Each breakfast includes a Happy Meal toy. After their breakfast children will receive a memento of their visit. For planning purposes, let us know which session you will be attending. Don't forget your cameral Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult Pre - registration is required. DATE: Saturday, December 10, 1994 TIMES: Session 1: 8:30 - 9:30 AM Session 11: 9:30 - 10:30 AM LOCATION: McDonald's, 1995 Silverbell Road (Silverbell & Highway 13) FEE: 81.99 per child for breakfast (payable at McDonald's) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Call in your registration to 681-4660 (TDD 454 -9535) by Thursday, December 8, 1994 FAMILY FUN NIGHTS OPEN GYM AND SWIM Two family fun nights have been planned for this wint Break up the long days of winter by bundling up the family for a night of fun. These events are jointly sponsored by Eagan Area Community Education and the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department. The pool will be open along with the gym. Volleyballs, basketballs, nerfballs and play balls of all sizes will be available for your fun and exercise. Refreshments will also be avallabe at a nominal fee. DATES; Fun Night #1 Saturday, January 28, 1995 Fun Night #2 Saturday, February 25, 1995 TIMES: 5:00 - 8:00 PM LOCATION: Blackhawk Middle School 1540 Deerwood Road FEE: 82.00 per person/per night payable at Blackhawk Middle School 81.50 per person for groups of 5 or more payable at Blackhawk Middle School TO REGISTER: For planning purposes, let us know how many In your family will be attending by calling or mailing in your registration to: Eagan Parks and Recreation 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 681 -4660, TDD (454 -8535) DATE <: Saturday, Februar 5 '7 7! DEADLINE Friday, February i0, 1 ()CATION; Dlamc nd 'T' t anch, 4889 PI lot Knob ;roa $ SA per person (includes hay ridgy and svp Should weather tae a ro letx t eat dad Eagan's I reation Happenings Hotline at 1 and pre 1 to eleterrrtine if the event l c�rt!or T Hear those sl bells ! jingli as use horse drawn hayride through: th e w lrtte r worut at > iarrlond TRanch. :Arranged especially fc r ad l with disabllltfes this ride Is open 10 all adults l kli' fora way to lose that cabs n fever Afterwards we v roast he dogs ;around a bonfire an w`arn"I tic s. - . pes ponsored by the Parks nd .J ;eation: Departrnents from Apple Valley B trt sviila >. n, Farmington Lakevllte,: Rosen ount t nd Savage ai d River Valle Pro �' ,)ect lWxplore. SNOW TUBING Feel the thrill of the hill as you innertube at Trapp i Park, 841 Wilderness Run Road. Glide, whirl and n join other tubes as you make a run at some fun. A limited number of tubes are available at the park. Absolutely no sleds, toboggans or other devices are allowed. lnnertubes only. Warm your toes between runs in the park shelter by the hill. A crackling fire will get you ready to head out for more fun. The season begins, weather permitting, December 21. (Staff availability and weather may allow for pre- season open hours on weekends.) *Monday - *Friday: *Saturday: *Sunday: During winter *December 24: *December 25: *December 31: *January 1: The hours are: Thursday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM 4:00 - 9:30 PM 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Noon - 8:00 PM vacation weekdays, the shelter will be open at 10 :00 AM Holiday hours are: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Noon 4:00 PM 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Noon - 8:00 PM Weather cancellation will be similar to the skating Sh rules for closure. Call 681 -4670, the Recreation ine, to determine if the hill is closed. WARM P! Hot;`chocolate Is , �avallable at seven warming shelters In Eagan `car fifty cents enjoy steaming cr coa s ure try warm you for more outdoor; thrills !nd drills Ask the leader, on duty f ©r assistance Hot and tasty refreshment will be vailakle at the follow s ites : Trapp • Fa rm Tubing Hill Bridle: i dge park Clearwater Park Goat HIIl Park +Quarry Park Rahn Park Sky Hill Park W up a t would wine er be withou f chocala6* warmth? Hi I GROUP SNOW TUBING Beginning December 21, 1994 your group has the opportunity to reserve the Trapp Farm Park tubing hill for exclusive use. Specific hours are available Sunday through Thursday. Included in the rental are: * Use of approximately 75 tubes. * Heated shelter building accommodating approximately 30 adults. * A roaring fire. * A cup of hot chocolate per person. *Restrooms. * Staff to assist your tubing. y/ Reservation times available: *Sundays: 10:00 AM - Noon and 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM *Mondays: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM *Tuesdays: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM *Wednesdays: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM *Thursdays: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Rental fee is 825 per hour for groups of 1 to 25 people with an additional 81 per person for numbers 26 to 100. A damage deposit of 8150 is returned, If groups leave the park facilities better than they found them. For more Information and to make reservations, contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 6814660, TDD 454 -8535. Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance during regular office hours. Groups wishing to come during open tubing times are still advised to call Parks and Recreation before making definite plans. This will help avoid overcrowding, plan for adequate staffing and allow for notification in the event the shelter is closed due to the weather. WINTER FACILITY RESERVATIONS During the winter months, the skating rinks, the shelter buildings and the Trapp Farm tubing hill are the facilities operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Winter facilities receive approximately 100,000 park visits each year. Each facility welcomes the general public during the published schedule of hours open. Rink reservations for youth hockey, skating lessons, adult broomball and boot hockey leagues are also scheduled at rink facilities throughout the city during the normal hours of operation. Parks and Recreation winter pre - school programs are held in some shelter buildings during morning and afternoon hours. Program in session signs are placed on doors to alert the public that the facility is being utilized for an activity other than skating. The Department of Parks and Recreation does process requests for reserved ice time from community groups. Generally speaking, permits for reserved use of a hockey rink are written on a space available basis during normal hours open. Permits are written In one hour time blocks. Private reserved use of a shelter building at a skating rink site Is not readily available during the winter. Small groups may integrate their outing with the normal skating related activity at a park. Group leaders should check with Parks and Recreation prior to setting a date, to find a time that will provide a good experience. An overcrowded facility is no fun! To inquire about reservations, call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535. CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS FOR ADULTS The air Is' crisp, the snow goes crunch, and you can see your breath before your face. The Instructor urges you to practice the herringbone up a gentle slope. The class laughs at the sits marks In the snow. Learning how to cross country ski builds confidence. The skills you gain will be there for you each season. Sunday afternoon ski excursions, weekend ski trips and a new outlook on winter are benefits you could find from learning how to cross country ski. The lessons are designed for beginners. You may use your own equipment or rent skis, boots and poles. All class sections are appropriate for those who have never skied, as well as for those who have made previous attempts on their own. The first class meeting will be held Indoors at the class time listed. These sessions meet In the Community Room of the Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. The two outdoor sessions will be held at Lebanon Hills Regional Park at the Schultz Lake Ski Trail. Space is limited and pre - registration Is required. DATES: Saturdays January 7, 14, and 21, 1995 TIME: Section 1: 9:30 AM - 10 :45 AM Section It 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Section 111: 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM FEE: $25.00 with own equipment $40.00 with rental equipment (Indicate height, weight and shoe size) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 3, 1995 tr Parks and uncern stn `! on Icti cilitiea ai Glal agent on Pu lic cc hal ri l eclat t;rrn lent A �n el 16 CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS Cross - country skiers are Invited to kick and glide on the flat, herringbone up the hills, and schuss down the other side on groomed trails in Eagan parks. The beginner, novice and more experienced skiing enthusiast will be challenged on Eagan's trails. NORTHVIEW PARK A beginner trail will loop around the pond, behind the tennis courts and back to the point of departure. The groomed trail will take advantage of gentle slopes and flat surfaces. The skier will experience warmth from the shelter of the woods and the brisk air of open space. The park is located on Northvlew Park Road, east of Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Diffley Road. The south parking lot will provide convenient parking for skiers who venture onto this trail. THOMAS LAKE PARK Groomed trails will provide cross country skiers with the opportunity to ski the half mile Native Prairie loop which traverses gentle slopes, flat stretches and the openness of the prairie. A second alternative Is to ski the scenic, wooded lakesi which Is more rugged, yet skiable, even for the beginner. A circle route is formed by kicking and gliding north along the trail adjacent to Thomas Lake Road then heading east on the Hlghline Trail back to the park. Ample parking is available In the Thomas Lake parking lot which is located west of Pilot Knob Road, 3/4 mile south of Diffley Road. PATRICK EAGANPARK Two miles of trail over variable terrain await the cross country skier. The trail begins with a steep down slope, after that the skier will find scenic flats and rolling hills. At several points on the trail you will experience being in the woods." This trail provides a good workout) The park is located west of Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Diffley Road. The trail head is readily accessible from the parking area. BLACKHA WK PARK Cross country skiing returns to Blackhawk Park. Access to groomed trails can be made from the parking lot off Murphy Parkway or from Palisade Way at Riverton Avenue. Two miles of looped trails meander over variable terrain. You may elect to follow the trail around the east end of the lake, across the narrow bridge, and short cut directly back to your starting point. Or you may take the long way back, herringboning up hill toward Riverton Avenue. This trail provides an excellent workout and some breathtaki views. ::, 19 111 11 1 1 1911 i11!1!Vlu i ! i ! I I III I II i�� I II I 1 1 !` 111 1 (4 , 1 ,;1II�N11 BANDY SCHOOL Bandy is frequently described as ccer on skates." The goal is similar in ze to that used In soccer. The stick resembles a field hockey stick, the handle and blade are shorter than an Ice hockey stick. The game is played with a ball that Is the size of a tennis ball. Participants will Increase their skating skills, learn Bandy skills, play games and possibly participate in a metro -wide Youth Bandy event. Recommended safety equipment Includes a helmet with a face mask and shin and elbow pads. Bandy is a non - contact sport, however, protection from an accidental high stick and falling to the Ice is Important. Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Minnesota Men's and Women's Bandy, offers this Bandy school to area youth. Players from the Minnesota Bandy Federation serve as coaches, volunteering their time and enthusiasm for the sport. DATES: Saturdays, January 7 to February 11, 1995 (No school on January 28) TIME: 10:00 - 11:00 AM Grades 6, 7 and 8 11:00 AM - Noon Grades 3, 4 and 5 • LOCATION: Pilot Knob Park on Towerview Road, west of Pilot Knob Rd. FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 4, 1995 1 If Ot *VA II,I� iu rI�('�, l �i I,I„q I II 1 i;Ilil lit! i!. I !ti,�p!;!��ililj °I'iil!aIN; sl: ! it I! !t;1M I I I P U .1 i :�!�u�.eli{ UI� FLEET FEET WALKING CLUB AND FREE WHEELERS BICYCLING CLUB WINTER ACTIVITIES Incentive Program Earn awards as you reach milestones. During the winter you can count mileage with exercise bicycles, treadmills, etc. There's no charge to join. Report your miles and we will chart your progress. Bicycling 50 - Button 100 - Visor 500 - Long Sleeved T -Shirt 1000 - Bicycle Accessory al In Button ty Visor Long Sleeved T -Shirt Pedometer 100 - 200 - 500 - Monthly Meetinos Join in on the fun at the combined monthly meetings. Stay active during the winter months. Social and active meetings make it fun for all ages. Reserve the second Monday of each month. December 12 - Holiday Social Bring an hors d'oeuvre or treat to share and celebrate the season. Also, bring a food shelf item to share with those In need. Dress for a winter wonderland trek if the weather Is nice. 7:00 PM at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. January 9 - Tubing at Trapp Farm Park. 841 Wilderness Run Rd Zip down the hill on cushioned comfort with your fellow walkers and bikers. Connect the tubes for a giant amoeba run, 7:00 PM. This meeting isdependent upon the weather. Call Recreation Happenings at 681 - 4670 and press 1 for today's activities to determine if the event will take place. February 13 - Cross Country Skiing Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. From there we will drive to a park for some moonlight ski touring. Weekly Walks Join fellow walkers as they head for a variety of Indoor destinations on Thursdays at 6:30 PM, beginningJanuary 5. Meet at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, each Thursday. STAR OF THE NORTH Here's your chance to participate in Minnesota's largest annual amateur sporting event, the Star of the North State Games! It's Minnesota's only event that combines 12 WINTER SPORTS, special events for family and friends, gifts and awards, all in the style and spirit of the Olympic Games. Held January 4 -22 in Minnesota's beautiful Iron Range region: Aurora, Biwabik, Chisholm, Eveleth, Gilbert, Hoyt Lakes, Hibbing, Nashwauk and Virginia Call or Write for More Information 19 1995 Star of the North Winter Games P.O. Box 356, Biwabik, MN 55708 1 (800) 688 -7669 (Greater Minnesota) / (612) 785 -5678 (Twin Cities metro area) A public service message brought to you by this publication and the Stu of the North State Games BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND YOUTH Birthday parties are special and we have some great ways to celebrate them. Our 2 hour parties Include party leader, decorations, balloons, cake, Ice cream, beverage, party favors and a special gift for the birthday child. All the thi you would dq at home, without the mess. Parties are offered on Saturdays either from 10:00 - Noon or 1:30 - 3:30 Reservations must be made 3 weeks In advance. Come celebrate your special day with us. For reservations, please call 681 -4660 (TDD 454- 8535). FEE: Party #1 $60.00 for 1 - 9 guests Party #2 $70.00 for 1 - 9 guests (Includes t- shirts) Add $5.00 for each additional guest Maximum: 12 guests (including birthday child) Party #1 Old Fashioned Pany 3 - 5 years old Includes traditional party games like Pin the Tall, Drop the Clothespin, plus a few new ones too. The party will end with present opening, cake, Ice cream and Juice drink. PLAY WITH ME Come and play for an afternoon or evening with a.childi This class is designed for 2,3 and 4 year olds and an adult. Group play, songs, crafts and discussion time are included. Riding toys, playdougn, painting and parachute play are Just some of the fun. An Instructor will lead the class In songs games and movement activities along with open discussion time for the adults. Come and meet other adults whsle interacting FEE Session fi Mondays, Jan. 9 - Mar. 13. 1995 (no class Jan. 16 and Feb. 20) 12:30 2:00 pm Goat Hill Park Building 4391 Lexington Avenu Session 1C Mondays, Jan. 9 - Mar. 13, 1995 (no class Jan. 16 and Feb. 20) 6:30 8:00 pm Dakota Hills Middle School 4183 Braddock Trail 525.00/pair 30 1994 with your child. This is a child/adulr together class. Space is limited and pre- registration Is required. REG ISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, December DATES & TIMES: Fridays: Jan. 6 - Feb. 24, 1995 (8 weeks) Section 1: 9:00 - 10:30 AM Section 2: 10 :45 AM - 12:15 PM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 30, 1994 LOCATION: Fire Administraiton Building 3795 Pilot Knob (Decmeber - March) p #2 Goat Hill Park Lexington Avenue (March - May) T Party 6 -10 years old Thls party allows for creativity and fun. Guests will design and make their own decorated T -shirt by using fabric paints and tie dye. The party will end with present opening, cake, Ice cream and Juice drink. ME TWO 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, balance, coordination and flexibility through action songs, rhymes, finger plays, games and parent discussions A great way for parents to meet other parents and f children to socialize through learning, Child must be two years old by January 6, 1995. Space is limited. Pre - registration is requited. DATES: Fridays, Jan. 6 - Feb. 24, 1995 TIMES: 9:30 - 10:45 AM LOCATION: Rahn Park Building 4425 Sandstone Drive FEE: S25.00 /pair REG ISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 30, 1994 CAMP PRESCHOOL Discover the wonderful world of imagination for three, four and five year olds. Stimulate your child's Imagination through stories, art, finger plays and movement activities. Each week has a different theme. Bears, dinosaurs, puppets and much more. Liven up your child's winter with some creative fun. Child must be 3, 4 or 5 years old by January 6, 1995. Space is limited and pre - registration is required. This is a childrinstructor program only. LOCATION: Bridle Ridge Park 3990 Elrene Road FEE: 528.00 TINY TOTS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES The Tlny Tot program Is designed to provide children ages 3, 4 and 5 the opportunity for social/recreational iik teraction and growth. Children are exposed to a variety of skills and learning experiences which Include: crafts, orytelling, special events, listening and sharing skills and singing. The emphasis Is on large and small group play. Group size Is limited to the first 20 In each session at Goat Hill and Rahn and to the first 16 at Bridle Ridge. *Please note: Participants new to the Tiny Tots program may register by mall -In or drop box beginning on December 5, 1994. Children who participated In Tiny Tots during the Fall 1994 session may re -enter the program until 3:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 1994. Chl/d must be 3, 4 or 5 years old by January 3, !905. Pre - registration is required. This is a child/instructor program only. Children must be to/let trained. DATES: Monday/Wednesday, January 4 - March 15, 1995 (No classes on Monday, Jan. 16 and Feb.20, 1995) Tuesday/rhursday, January 3 - March 9, 1995 FEE: 575.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, Wednesday, December 28, 1094 TIMES & LOCATIONS: Rahn Park. 4425 Sandstone Drive Section 1: Mon & Wed 9:30 - 11:30 AM Goat Hill Park. Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: 4391 Lexington Mon & Wed Tues & Thurs Tues & Thurs Bridle Ridge Park. 3990 Elrene Section 5: Tues & Thurs Section 6: Tues & Thurs Section 7: Mon & Wed Avenue 9:30 - 11:30 AM 9:30 - 11:30 AM 1:00 - 3:00 PM Road 9:30 - 11:30 AM 1:00 -3:00 PM 1:00 - 3:00 PM Fridays Jas MES: 1 00 3 :30 FM S42 , 00 G15TR 4TION A DL INE Friday, De be 10, 1995 OCATIQt�+i Section 7 Bridle Ridge Park, 3 990 Elrenne Road Sectlort 2 Goat Hlli Park. 4391 1 exington Ave. 30, 1994 1DAY' FRIENDS ula demand. A Friday afternoon section of r y Tats.; it Is,open to all children ages 3. 4 and: 5. ^tivltl will be :conducted In the same manner a the adltiot161: sesslorn5 cif T #try Tots NOTE Reglstratlol s new to the Friday Friends rogram begin on December 5, 1994. Children who 'arttclpated In Friday ;Friends during the:: fall 1984 ssslon, may re-enter ;the program 3nt11 3.:00 PM an ttrsday. • 1, 1994 Imltad and preregistration is required Is a ;chlldllnstructor program only. CAM '' TINY TOOTS wa nt to find c ut what Ti Tots Is lik 1114 to g4 Chrl gowlopeglypor thild need' ion with children itheir a ge • There are still a limited 0 ;si or the D ecem r Tote p gra r om. C rib Parks and Re 681 .4660 or check your Falt find out more infortnatlon. JUST FOR 5'S This class is designed for 5 year olds or those children who will turn 5 by March 1, 1995. Activities will be the same as In the Tiny Tots description, but designed specifically for the needs of 5 year olds. The class runs 1/2 hour longer than the regular Tiny Tots session. Pre - registration is required. Space is limited to the first 16 In session. This is a child/instructor program only. DATES: Mondays and Wednesdays January 4 - March 15, 1995 (No class on Jan 16 and Feb 20) TIMES: 9:00 - 11:30 AM LOCATION: Bridle Ridge Park 3990 Elrene Road FEE: 595.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 30, 1994 11111 l , a ii 1 i;1111111,111 IIlI 1 Oi II 1 111 I l y l , l1+ INm 1 ; + + n i i Ii I ; iN IIL.11 1 1 1 i i +II II II:I n 1 1 I li. 1 1111111 1 1111111 i i i + ++ : + + is , + 1 11 + ,� I� I I I + i � I I I I I ( i i I + i i i+ i I ff I i �I + I I I I 1111 �� i) � II �I I i G I II I I I I I nil li ++ I I I I III IGI I I 1 N1% 111 1 1 111 1 1 1 1 1 0 11 l 1101 1 11 11111 '1l 1 0 111 0 11111111 i ,19Po II'14 FITNESS AND FUN FOR THREE YEAR OLDS Three year olds will experience stunts and tumbling, creative play, game activities, physical fitness and more activities designed especially for them. The class will Include exposure to and practice with nerf balls, playground balls, parachute play and more. Each class works on a progressive level according to the participant's ability. Increasing the child's motor skills, Improving coordination and FUN are the emphasis for the program. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes for active play. A parent's day will be held on the last day. This program runs for 45 minutes which we have found to be optimum instruction time for this age group. Child must be three years old by January 6, 1995. Class size is limited and pre - registration Is required. This is a child/instructor program only. DATE: Fridays, January 6 - February 24, 1995 TIMES: 9:15 - 10:00 AM LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 30, 1994 NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES ASSOCIATION COACHES CERTIFICATION The Department of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Eagan Athletic Association and the Rosemount Area Athletic Association, conducts Coaches Certification Clinics for youth sport coaches. Clinics are offered to youth coaches In the following sports: basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, ice ringette, track and football. The subject matter of the clinic videotapes include: discussion concerning National Standards for youth sports, the coach as a role model, first aid, maximizing athletic performance and legal liability. The first year certification program also Includes skill tapes that are sport specific. Approximately 300 youth coaches attended clinics in 1994. Has your child's coach participated in a clinic? (% • 1 111111'1 it i!:..:u!1::11111111 IIII II 4111111 I 111111' I�NJ if 1 in1: 111I1,, 111 1411 II 11 11 +h1i 111 ' a 1111 11 1111 !No 4iN ii lij 111111 11 1 SUMMER PICNIC RESERVATIONS The Department of Parks and Recreation will begin accepting 1995 picnic reservations on January 3, 1995. The facilities typically reserved are the pavilions at Trapp Farm and Thomas Lake Parks, several park shelter buildings and sun shelters. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Half day and full day reservations are available. Resident rental fees for pavilions and shelter buildings are $65 per 12 day, $95 per full day. The fee for non - resident individuals and corporations Is $85 per 1/2 day, $115 per full day. A damage deposit of S150.00 Is required. The sun shelter rental fee is $30; non - resident $50. To reserve a facility, you may call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535, beginning January 3. A preliminary telephone reservation will be held for 48 hours. All fees must be paid within the 48 hour time period. Payment secures the reservation. if your group has specific dates in mind, reservations can be processed in full on January 3. Parks and Recreation office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. 1 1 11 N(N;11 ':. 111 ":1191 ..11I1 Ili!: 11:1 :ill!! KIDS CRAFTS DAY It's craft day at Goat Hill Park. Children ages 6 -10 will make fun crafts to take home. With the holidays coming up you might want to give your craft as a gift. We will even help you wrap it. Join us for a morning of fun. DATE: Saturday, December 10, 1994 TIME: 0:00 AM - Noon LOCATION: Goat Hill Park Building FEE: $5.00 (Includes all supplies, refreshments and supervision) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Noon, Thursday, December 8, 1994 BABYSITTING/LATCH KEY CLINIC The Eagan Women's Fire Auxiliary and the Department of Parks and Recreation co- sponsor babysitting /latch key clinics. Boys and girls ages 10 or older are encouraged to participate. A light lunch will be served to the class participants. 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 latch key portion addresses implications for a child being home alone. TIME: 9:001 AM - 1:15 PM Space Is limited. Pre- regIsrtation Is required. DATE: Saturday, January 21, 1995 LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road •EE: $9.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 13, 1995 CHASKA COMMUNITY CENTER POOL & WATER SLIDES Come to get away from the upcoming chilly weather by swimming and adventuring down the water slides at the Chaska Community Center. WHO: Children ages 6 - 11 years DATE: Thursday, December 29, 1904 TIMES & LOCATIONS: peoart Return Eagan Town Centre 1:10 PM 5:35 PM FEE: 55.50/per child (Includes admission and transportation) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 21, 1994 V1: C hlldrertag es :$ 11 year IMO &LOCATION Deoart Eaga Town Centre *40A444 DEADLINE: We dnesday, December 21, 094 DATE Wednesday, December 28 rtatlon: SCIENCE MUSEUM Come and tour throe h the;Sclencc Muse lm's "!' Bunters of the Sky" and "K'Nex Tray' Event" ekhti Skye is an exhlblt displaying the many birds of preys Play with rods, pulleys, tires, COnnedtars a: co struct creations that Grove, spin whirl or twlri at to a MK Nex Toy Event ^ The ©mnithe'ater w i ll be sl of.l ife ore rth� +which Misplays the m ysteries and wonders of plants frt m a�round'the worlds � dmlSsla DOWNHILL SKIING AT WELCH VILLAGE Take advantage of President's Day and join us at the slopes of Welch Village. Welch Village Is located forty miles southeast of the Twin Cities between Hastings and Red Wing and has an excellent variety of slopes for all levels of skiing. Participants should bring extra money to buy refreshments and must provide their own lunch. WHO: 8 years of age and up. (Those under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.) DATE: Monday, February 20, 1995 TIMES & LOCATIONS: Depart Return Eagan Town Centre 8:00 AM 4:30 PM FEE: Lift Ticket Only S29.00 Lift Ticket & Rental Equipment $44.00 (all prices Include transportation and chaperon) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 14, 4:00 p.m. i I I i;n�rri !I!:!I1i1il!!11liijl !i!IUllil mi.j,!l Sun., Dec. 25 Mon., Dec. 26 Tues., Dec. 27 WINTER VACATION SPECIAL EVENTS (At your local warming shelter, except where noted) • Thurs., Dec. 22: First day of vacation! Hit the ice! Hit the snow! Warming shelters open at 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting) Fri., Dec. 23 Skate with Santa! 1 - 3 p.m. Clearwater Park, 4580 Pilot Knob Road Sat., Dec. 24 Shelters open until 4:00 p.m. All shelters closed except: Trapp Farm Tubing 12 -4 Bridle Ridge 12 -4 Sky Hill 12-4 Box Hockey Tournament at each site. Win a trophy! 1:00 p.m. until a champion is crowned. Start your site's snow sculpture. Skating games and races. 1:00 p.m. Win valuable treats. Finish your site's snow sculpture. Wed., Dec. 28 Snow sculpture contest judging. Best site wins a pizza partyl 6:00 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 29 Coloring contest. Show us your favorite Eagan winter scene. Be the next Picasso! Fri., Dec. 30 Guessing contest. How many things are In the jar? Win the things! Sat., Dec. 31 Shelters open until 4:00 p.m. Sun., Jan. 1 Snow Bowl! Play foam football on ice! 1:00 p.m. Mon., Jan. 2 Skate, shoot and score contest at all hockey sites. 1 :00 p.m. lagan 'Parks and Recreation is simply !:providing a rnatchitn service Skates are:: not to be broughr tip our office Pri3ce and availability are to be deterrrri;n by each KATE EXCHANGE; /1: rG /ue.At ayskat+ s Contact ;Eagan l arks;and Recreation at 681.4660. TDD 4598535 before December 16, 1994. State the brand st sf color and Leave your name' a teiephor : numb Cant t Berl Perks tt l Recreation at •681 DD 4598535,: after Dec tber 18, ;:1994 : We wi:ll!! mat'chl you with someone: >on of fist The chart s will expire.:ati r January 0, 1905. OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS The outdoor skating season begins December 21 weather permitting. Enjoy pleasure skating at all sit Some rinks have islands to circumnavigate! You can pl hockey at many sites, as well. Check out a skating location near you. Schedules are posted at each warming shelter. Several rinks have reserved times for youth hockey, adult hockey, broomball, ringette and skating lessons. WARMING SHELTER SCHEDULE Class A Rinks '/Bridle Ridge Park: Elrene Road at Northview Park Road /Clearwater Park: Pilot Knob Road. Just north of Cliff Road /Goat 14111 Park: Lexington Just north of Wilderness Run Road ,Quarry Park: Coachman Road, north of Yankee Doodle Road ,Rahn Park: Sandstone Drive across from Rahn School /Sky Hill Park: Blue Cross Road at Biackhawk Road Monday - Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM 4:00 - 9:30 PM 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Noon - 9:00 PM Class B Rinks ./Carnelian Park: Carnelian Lane at Blackhawk Road /Ridgecliff Park: Covington Lane, west of Johnny Cake Ridge Road Monday - Friday: Saturday: Sunday: lLexingion Park: McKee Street, two blocks east of Lexington ,Pilot Knob Park: Towerview Road, west of Pilot Knob Road ' Park: Gold Trail, east of Beau D'Rue Drive 4:00 -9:00 PM 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Noon - 9 :00 PM Monday - Friday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 9:00 PM NEIGHBORHOOD PLEASURE RINKS Several pleasure skating rinks are also available throughout Eagan. There are no warming shelters at these locations. /'Bur Oaks Park: Rolling Hills Drive, east of Highway 149 ./Evergreen Park: Lodgepoie Drive, west of Pilot Knob Road iHighview Park: Skyline Road, 2 blocks west of Pilot Knob Road /Country Home Park: Beam Lane at Egan Avenue "later Acres Park: James Street at Slater Road ALL RINKS Winter Vacation Days: (December 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29,30, January 2) Christmas Eve Day: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Christmas Day: All shelters closed except: Trapp Farm Bridle Ridge Sky Hill New Year's Eve Day: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Open 10:00 AM Open Noon - 4:00 PM Open Noon - 4:00 PM Open Noon - 4:00 PM 1. A wind chill factor of -25 degrees or colder. 2. Three or more inches of snow have fallen and the ice has not been cleared. 3. Warm temperatures soften the Ice, making the rinks unskateable. Call 681 - 4670 and press I to determine if the warming shelters will be closed. New Yeats Day: Noon - 9:00 PM Check each site for regular and special hours. Warming shelters will be open during the hours listed unless weather creates problems such as: SKATING LESSONS Beginners: For the absolute beginner, youth to adult. Skills covered including falling down safely, getting up! forward glide, backward glide, snowplow stop, forward and backward stroking, turning and weaving. Games and drills will keep the learning fun. Helmets, elbow pads and knee pads are recommended. Space is / /mlted and pre- reg /stratlon Isrequlred. intermediates: For all skaters who know the basic skills and want to improve their skating experience. Skills covered including improving your forward and backward stride,' controlled turning, edge control, improving starts and stops, and forward and backward crossovers. Increase your confidence and enjoyment of this wonderful lifetime sport. Space Is limited and pre - registration Is required. Funsyyle: Have you ever wanted to learn Jumps, spins and spirals? Here's your chance to Improve your skating, Increase the fun and try some great moves! Designed for advanced beginners and Intermediates ready to give It a try. More practice with edge control is Included, tool Adults: For all abilities looking to learn and Improve their skating skills. Each person will be challenged at their own level. Skills covered can Include, but are not limited to, the Information as written above for beginners and intermediates. Space is limited and pre - registration Is required. Thursdays. December 29 - January Section 1: 4:00 - 5:00 PM FEE: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: 518.00 5:15 - 6 :15 PM 6:30. 7:30 PM 7:45 - 8:45 PM Tuesdays. January 10 - 31 Section 9: 4:30 - 5:30 PM Section 10: 5:45 - 6:45 PM 19 Beginners Intermediates Beginners Adults Beginners Funstylel LOCATION: Clearwater Park, 4580 Pilot Knob Road REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sections 1 - 4 : Sections 5 - 10: Sections 11 - 14: Mondays. January 9 - 30 Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Thursdays. January 26 - February 16 Section 11: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Section 12: 5:15 - 6:15 PM Section 13: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Section 14: 7:45 - 8:45 PM Tuesday, December 27 Friday, January 6 Tuesday, January 24 4:00 5:15 - 6:30 - 7:45 - 5:00 PM 6:15 PM 7:30 PM 8:45 PM Individual classes may be canceled if weather creates any of the following problems: 1. Windchill factor of -25 degrees or colder 2. Three or more Inches of snow has fallen and the rinks have not yet been cleared. 3. Warm temperatures soften the ice, making the rinks unskateable. Beginners intermediates Beginners Intermediates Beginners Intermediates Beginners intermediates Call Recreation Happenings, 681 -4670, and press 1 to determine if lessons are canceled. FAMILY ICE FISHING •SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1995 1:00 - 3:00 PM CARLSON LAKE PARK Bundle up the kids, dig out the fishing gear, and join in the fun at Carlson Lake. We look for members of In- Fisherman and City Water Quality staff to join Recreation for this outing. Fish for the wily crappie and sunny, warm up at the blazing bonfire, and talk fishing over a cup of hot cider. A memento of participation will be given to the children. Park on Carlson Lake Lane and enter the park on foot via the trail opposite Malmo Circle or near Cosmos Lane. EAGAN SENIORS Eagan Seniors meet several times � each month to visit with longtime friends, to welcome new seniors to the community, and to participate in social activity. Home base, for potluck lunches and a variety of educational or entertainment programs is the Community Room of the Fire Administration Building. On the fourth Tuesday of each month Seniors meet in the Community Room at Oak Woods of Eagan. The Silver Bell McDonald's Restaurant hosts the Eagan Seniors Coffee Club on the first and third Tuesday mornings. On occasion, a regular meeting entails lunch at a local restaurant. Eagan Seniors are provided with opportunities to volunteer. Seniors annually staff the influenza immunization clinic and assist with projects in the schools. If you are an Eagan Senior, life -long resident or new to the city, join us. Call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD • 454 to place your name on the activity mailing list. V III (I!I, 'iIItjIIIhII IiIIIIIlj j'I4111j1 11 1 IIIIiUl �lli 111111 CABIN FEVER RELIEF TEDDY BEAR BAND SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1995 EAGAN HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM Community Education 196 and Eagan Parks and Recreation are co- sponsors of this appearance of the Teddy Bear Band. The performance is free of charge, however, admission is a non - perishable items for the food shelf. The band begins playing at 1:00 PM sharp. The performance lasts approximately 45 minutes. So - don't be later Bring a blanket to sit upon. And don't forget your Teddy Bear! Eagan High School is located at 4185 Braddock Trail, which is just south of Diffley Road on Braddock. Park in the east lot. Enter the lower level east doors, follow the signs to the gymnasium. 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING The American Association of Retired Persons has developed the curriculum and also provides certified instructors for this seminar. It is a nationally recognized drivers safety program. Persons 55 years of age and older are encouraged to participate. Minnesota law prescribes a 10% reduction in insurance rates for those who successfully complete the course. The seminar provides a thorough review of Minnesota laws and regulations for road safety. Additionally, the aging process, as it relates to driving skills, is discussed. Register by mail using a registration form in this newsletter. Space is limited and pre - registration is required. DATES: February 6 & 7, 1995 TIME: 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: 58.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, Friday, February 3, 1995 BOOT H OB' I la ce farads for a r ecreational l ue Ofl 10 wi t w htle having fun 10 boots `II'h l tie �. ,Ap t ► exe — - 14111NOlki fun arld boot l ay wi th frier M Iss wrlt k used; at the MANQ RY mana gers meettr riY l ember , 28 at > I the MU IP r. .pate Is Itmited. Prlo lty tea t ai , �tl imarlly f pl lyers live ar wo k In t o tratitara rriaterlala a +av191teable by ra ni tea ec tt n 4 5 8535), R�1STlT101'�fc ys Jaf. B! TI oN +Goat Hill Pork, 43` 1 l.e]df[t r on a venua Teams l +ember 0, 1 ts" l traber 1 WINTER VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES It's time to get your team together for the Winter Volleyball Leagues. Returning teams will register until November 28. New team registrations will be accepted from November 30 - December 0, 1004. Deadline to register Is December 9 at noon. New teams will be accepted on a first come, space available basis. In- person registration is taken first over mall -In registrations. Individuals wishing to have their name placed on an available players list should call prior to the registration deadll ne. Registration packets are available at the Eagan Parks and Recreation Office. Call 681.4660 (TDD 454- 8535). Tuesdays: Men's Power Officiated (MRPA sanctioned) Women's Power Officiated (MRPA sanctioned) Thursdays: Co -Ed Power Officiated (MRPA sanctioned) Fridays: Co -Ed Power Officiated (MRPA sanctioned) Co -Ed Recreational 4 -MAN HOCKEY Before you know It, winter will be upon us. Plan now for the upcoming season and organize your team. Last year, everyone enjoyed the fast paced action and superior workout of the 4 -Man Hockey League. A goal board Is used In place of a goalie and no checking or slap shots are allowed. Registration information Is available by contacting Eagan Parks & Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535). A MANDATORY managers meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 14, at 7:00 PM in the Munlclpal Center. DATE: Wednesday evenings December 28 - February 8 Saturday mornings December 31 - February 11, (weather permitting) GAME TIMES: 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM (Wednesday) 10:00 and 11:00 AM (Saturdays) LOCATION: Rahn Park, 4425 Sandstone Drive Quarry Park, 3340 Coachman Road TEAM FEE: $75 (seven games planned) REGISTRATION: Returning Teams: Nov. 28 - Dec 2, 1994 New Teams: December 5 - 9, 1994 Teams must consist primarily of players who live or work in Eagan. CO -REC BROOMBALL Friday evening Is reserved for wild and wacky fun. Co -Rec Broomball Is offered and co- sponsored by the Burnsville and Eagan Parks & Recreation Departmen Your team must meet three pre - requisites in order to pl enjoyment of wintry outdoors, ability to laugh and the capacity to have a good time. Managers of prospective teams should contact Eagan Parks & Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 -8535) for registration Information. Individuals and couples wishing to be on an available players list should also contact Parks & Recreation. A MANDATORY managers meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 12, 6:30 PM in the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Space Is limi ted. DATE: Fridays, Jan. 6 - Feb. 10, 1905 (weather permitting) GAME TIMES: 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM LOCATIONS: Burnsville: North River Hills Park, 19th Avenue Eagan: Rahn Park, 4425 Sandstone Drive TEAM FEE: $155 (five games planned) S205 (competitive league, 2 officials) REGISTRATION: Returning Teams: November 21 - 30, 1994 New Teams: December 1 - 7, 1994 Teams must consist primarily of players who live work in Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Rosemo Farmington, Lakeville, or Savage. 9f MEN'S BROOMBALL � Eagan Parks & Recreation offers two broomball gues for men. Both leagues will be sanctioned and games will be played on Sunday or Monday evenings. Seven games are planned, weather permitting. Registration Information Is available by contacting Parks & Recreation at 681 -4660 (454- 8535). A MANDATORY managers meeting Is scheduled for Monday, December 12, at 7:15 PM for Sunday League, 8:00 PM for Monday League, at the Municipal Center. Space Ls limited. DATE: January 8, 9, 1995 - February 19, 20, 1995 (weather permitting) GAME TIMES: 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM LOCATION: Quarry Park, 3340 Coachman Road TEAM FEE: $225 (seven games planned) REGISTRATION: Returning teams: November 21 - 30, 1994 New teams: December 1 - 7, 1994 • It's not too early to THINK SOFTBALL!! Organize your team now for the 1995 season. Adult softball leagues are directed by Eagan Parks and Recreation. Registration material will be available after February 1,1995. Returning teams have priority registration beginning In March. New teams register In mid -March on a first come, first served, space available basis. Contact Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 -8535) after February 1, 1994. Women's Recreational Men's Open Monday Evenings Thursday Mornings Tues,Wed Evenings Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed Evenings Thursday Evenings Men's 35/40 and Over Thursday Evenings Men's Recreational C Men's D/E Men's Corporate o -Rec 11/12" Sun, Tues, Fri Evenings and Wednesday Mornings Co -Rec 14" ADULT SUMMER SOFTBALL LEAGUES SOFTBALL LEAGUES OFFERED: Monday Evenings Friday Evenings DATE: January 11 - April 5, 1995 TIME: LOCATION: TEAM FEE: $75 REGISTRATION: Returning Teams: New Teams: Blackhawk Middle School Dakota Hills Middle School Woodlands Elementary Thomas Lake Elementary Pinewood Elementary December 10 - 16 December 19 - 23 WINTER 3 -MAN BASKETBALL EnJoy the excellent workout and fun competition of this recreational, unofficiated league. This year we will be offering two leagues; a competitive league and a recreational league. Both leagues are on Wednesday evenings in school gyms. Ten games are planned, full court. League size Is limited to eight competitive and eight namsatbnal team s. A MANDATORY managers meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 4, at 6:30 PM In the Municipal Center. Contact Parks & Recreation for registration Information. Space Is Ilmlted. Wednesday evenings Game times at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 PM Priority is given to teams consisting of players who live or work in Eagan or School District 196. 01 IS"[" R TION Ret urning T New Tear 7: 3t da ev r it g ga tl Youth Afhie The hotll 11,111111 pill) I'lp� I �i��l :III II ' l 1 . I�'i� ) � I ll �II BOOT HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Organize a team for this exciting game everyone can play! Be a part of the action by entering the Eagan Parks and Recreation Boot Hockey Tournament. This Winter Weekend event is sure to fill up fast, so register right away. Rules and information are available through Parks and Recreation, 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535. This is a Pool Play Tournament. Participation will be limited to the first eight teams registered in each age group. The two age groups which will compete for trophies are: 1. 19 years and older 2. 15 to 18 years DATE: Saturday, February 11, 1995 TIME: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM LOCATION: Sky Hill Park, 3590 Blue CrossRd Quarry Park, 3340 Coachman Rd FEE: $65 per team REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:30 PM, Friday, Jan. 21, 1995 tie Association Information ne: telephone numbers; for youth athletic raiillgill N , )1111111 11 lit, 111 1 11) u SNOW SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT The ball may have to be orange; first base may be on top of a snow drift; and speed In the outfield won't help, but gather you team together and try Eagan's spoof on winter. With mukluks on your feet, a stocking cap covering your ears, layers of sweatshirts and sweaters to guard against the chill in the air, laugh with your friends as you frolic in the snow. Competition will be neighborly, spirits will be warm and OLD MAN WINTER will be defeated. Contact Eagan Parks and Recreation for registration forms, 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535. Softballs provided. DATE: Saturday, January 21 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM LOCATION: Northvlew Athletic Fields 980 Northvlew Park Rd TOURNAMENT Championship /Consolation or Pool Play, FORMAT: depending upon registration. Two games guaranteed. FEE: S70 per team REGISTRATION: January 3 - 13, 1995 ELIGIBILITY: Majority of players must live or work In the City of Eagan. Discovfx #4 #5 6 Recreati in the :fall. on Hotli B 681 -4670 The Recreation Happenings Hotline is on line 24 resi dents can quickly hear specific In formation The hours menu 1 Today' Activities Wea • re a announcements bus times, and other, daily information Is provided.` Thl line Is% updated each weekday. W hen weekend even n it :new Information for participants m essage s are, • upd a need #2 ;Upcoming Special Events :: Informations concerning activitlea that vii; corlitnunity wide :recreation programs #3 > Seasonal Outdoor Facility tnforrn tion An estimate of when the nets on tennis courts rill d to 0r # 1 parks that have new playgrotancl eq� fit ament are rtlples a Shelter.: I uiiding/Fa #Ilty` Reserva ion Informs n The !'how to of reservations fair pavilion sh r: of the year, Information; about the faclliiies availab R egisiratton .lnfotmation Look flor new T .goop0tion concerning mail -In . n available space will be provided from time td timm each; day A menu of topics has been set up so that; and :examples of rnessages are a foliowa o;o ' eeweeks This!i usually features e rneidown f or the; winter, and a listing;+ f city; the mesa es on! this general .i formatio Brie:; dugs* baliftelds orskating rinks Subl • or reservations will be .retarded. reg istration ` Updates on class openings car .........:............... .......:.................:. ...... ....:.......................... are provi as a ser to he Sean LIMIT: 8 Men's Teams 8 Women's Teams 8 Co -Rec 12" Teams the community, Experzence Dece 1994 „Kim., 1 No. 2 The official newslett� tj he City of Eagan 2 (IN THIS ISSUE: Municipal Facilities Expand 2 City Will No Longer Shut Off Delinquent Water Accounts 3 Rabies Clinic & Pet Licenses 3 Airport Update 3 The Link That Can Stink 4 Fish, Schwanz & Blackhawk Need Help Breathing 4 Positive Results at Carlson 4 Fish Lake Moves Ahead 4 Take A Stand- Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk 5 Prepare for Winter Storms Before They Arrive 6 Cable Program Guide 6 Test Your Detector Its Sound Advice 7 Here's the Scoop on Snow Removal 8 Advisory Commission Openings 10 HolidayHours 10 1995 Eagan City Budget 10 Winter Pruning 11 Storing Firewood I1 Biggest Oaks Contest . 11 Eagan Recycling Green Pages 12 -14 it THIS PUBLICATION IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER. 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 TON for the hearing impaired 454 -8535. The regular Municipal Center hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m to 5:30p.m. and Friday's 8:00 -4:30. On the Cover: Municipal Facilities Expand The Eagan Police Department - Municipal Center is expanding to meet the public service needs of Eagan residents into the next century. Construction is well underway on the 27,000 square foot Police Facility which is expected to be closed -in by the publication of this newsletter. A major portion of the site work was also completed this fall including the construction of the new Civic Center Drive. Plans for the remaining portion of the project, the Municipal Center remodeling, are being finalized at the present time with construction to begin in the spring of 1995. The new Police Facility has been designed to meet Eagan's needs through at least 2010. It will replace the current facility which occupies the fast floor of the Municipal Center. When it was originally built in 1977, the current police building was expected to serve the City up to a population of 30,000. With Eagan's population at over 55,000, the building has more than lived up to that expectation. The Police Department is expected to occupy its new home by the spring of 1995. Civic Center Drive, a new internal street serving the site from Pilot Knob Road and Wescott Road, was completed this fall together with parking lot improvements and site utilities. The site improvements incorporated approximately twenty acres, the developable portion of the City's Municipal Center property, to permit further development of the site in the future. Next spring, City Hall employees will temporarily share space in other City facilities to permit the existing municipal center and police facility to be remodeled to serve as an expanded City Hall. Community Development and Engineering will be moving to the City's Maintenance Facility, Parks and Recreation will be using the Fire Administration Community Room and Administration and Finance will share space with the Police. City employees will work hard during this time to continue to meet resident needs with as little disruption and dislocation as possible. The temporary locations will be used for approximately five to six months before remodeling is completed at City Hall in the fall of 1995. The Lone Oak Tree ... the symbol of strength and growth in our community. City of Eagan Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Future editions of Experience Eagan will include directions to the various facilities and the functions in them. City office phone numbers are expected to remain the same throughout the construction project. The City Council and staff appreciate your patience during this time. We look forward to serving you in the new facilities next year. Mayor: Thomas Egan Councilmembers: Pat Awada Shawn Hunter Sandra Masin Ted Wachter IH. CIT ALAN i AFFII IVIA 'l tE ACT A • 1 LOOKING AHEAD City Will No Longer Shut Off Delinquent Water Accounts The Eagan City Council recently approved a policy discontinuing the practice of shutting off water on severely past due City sewer and water utility accounts. The policy will take effect January 1. In lieu of shutoffs, account balances delinquent more than 45 days will be certified to the property taxes. A 825 certification fee will be induded in the amount certified. Amounts certified will accrue interest charges until paid Also effective January 1, the City will no longer assess a 10% penalty on past due utility accounts, but instead will charge interest at 1.5% per month on the unpaid balance. These changes in policy will result in a more effective use of City staff resources and are in line with the City's continuing efforts to improve customer service. Questions? Contact Diane or Mary Ann in Utility Billing at 681 -4630. Rabies Clinic & Pet Licenses The City of Eagan will sponsorarabies vaccination dinic for dogs and cats on January 28, 1995. The vaccinations will be given from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Fire Administration Building at 3795 Pilot Knob road The cost of the vacdnation will be $8pershot. 1995 dog licenses maybe purchased atthe same time. All licenses are due on or before February 20, 1995. Proof of current rabies vaccination bya licensed veterinarian is needed; the license cost is 85.00 if the animal is neutered or spayed or $10.00, if not Licenses may also be purchased atthe Eagan Municipal Center beginning at the end of December, 1994. There isa later harge of $ 2. 00forlicenses not renewed byFebruary 20. Dogs must be licensed in Eagan when they are 6 months old orwithin 30 days of moving into the City. 1995 licenses from other cities maybe transferred for $2.00 (proof of rabies vaccination is required). There is also a 82.00 charge to replace lost license tags. Airport Update FAA AND MAC TO ADDRESS AIRCRAFT NOISE AT DECEMBER MEETING The Eagan Airport Relations Committee has invited representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration and Metropolitan Airports Commission to its December meeting to address aircraftnoise in general and compliance with the Eagan- Mendota Heights Corridor in particular. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 3830 Pilot Knob Road at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 1994. Residents who are affected by aircraft noise are encouraged to attend. The Airport Relations Committee is an advisorybodyto the Eagan City Council which considers airport planning and noise issues. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month. While the City does not have the authority to require the airport to operate in a particular way, the Committee, City Council and staff actively lobby the FAA and MAC to make planning and operations decisions which considerEagan's 55,000 residents While no community adjacent to a majorintemational airport can expect tobe noisefree, Eagan is one of the few communities in the country which has aggressively preserved a corridor of commercial and industrial uses which can better absorb the worst of aircraft noise than residential areas. The FAA encourages communities to plan land use of this kind in high impact areas as the best means of noise abatement. When aircraft stray out of that corridor early, residential areas of the Cityreceive more noise impacts than they should. Recent MAC studies show that up to one -third of jet traffic was outside the corridor last summer. The FAA and MAC indicate that they are actively pursuing ways to improve compliance with the corridor. Their presentation December 13 will focus on these efforts. If you are affected by excessive aircraft noise, you will want to attend this meeting or watch it on Government Access Channel 16. HOW TO REGISTER A COMPLAINT If you are bothered by an aircraft noise event, note the time of day, your location and as much as you can about the aircraft and direction of flight and call the MAC Noise Complaint Hotline at 726 -9411. You may also write to the Metropolitan Airports Commission at 6040 28th Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN 55450. 3 4 !WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE The Link That Can Stink! Ever wonder about the connection between dead fish and phosphorus? We didn't think so. Well, we have ... and as it turns out, keeping fish alive over the winter is one importantwaytohelp promote goodwaterquality in Eagan's lakes and ponds during the summer. Phosphorus entering lakes through the storm sewer system spurs the growth of algae and aquatic weeds during the summer. Many of these plants die in late fall and winter. Decomposition of the dead plants requires oxygen which is obtained from the lake water. As ice covers the lake during the winter, the lake is cut off from the atmosphere which is an important source of oxygen. Lake oxygen levels plummet as a result, causing many types of panfish and gamefish to suffocate and die. It's when these fish start to decompose in the spring that bad things happen, and not just to one's nose. Fish flesh contains very high amounts of phosphorus, which is released during decomposition. So dead fish equal a fertilized lake, with even more weeds and algae during the summer. Keep phosphorus out of the storm drainage system and the lake, and you'll do the fish and lake users a big favor! Fish, Schwanz and Blackhawk Need Help Breathing This Winter Under a cooperative agreement between the Department of Natural Resources and the City of Eagan, aeration units will be operating this winter on Fish Lake, Schwanz Lake, and Bladdhawk Lake. The purpose of lake aeration is to make sure that largemouth bass, crappies, bluegills, and other gamefish in the lakes can survive until the ice leaves in spring. The aeration units helps preventlow oxygen levels under the ice by pumping water from the lake and canying it to a series of baffles on shore. Gravity does the rest as the water cascades over the baffles, mixing with atmospheric oxygen on the waydown. The aerated water is then retumedto the lake. Remember to observe the "Thin Ice" warning signs and stay outside the fenced areas near the aerator if you venture out onto lakes this winter. Positive Results at Carlson After an experimental treatment of Carlson Lake this spring, preliminaryresults look good In March of this year, the City applied small amounts of a chemical called alum throughout the lake in an attempt to change lake processes that have resulted in the growth of algal mats and "pea soup" conditions in past years. Alum, a common name given to acompoundmade up of aluminum sulfate, is widelyusedfor everything from treating drinking water supplies, to pidding, to tanning hides. Like a sponge, it also soaks up excess phosphorus, a nutrient whose abundance in Eagan's lakes and ponds stimulates the growth of aquatic plants that harm the recreational and aesthetic character of these resources. Post - treatment monitoring this summer showed that the availabilityof phosphorus dropped to one -third the levels measured in previous years. Likewise, the floating mats of filamentous algae all but disappeared But like all sponges, this one has a limited capacity to keep on soaking up excess phosphorus. Now the question is how long the effect of the treatment will last? The answer to that question will be determined by residents living in the watershed of Carlson Lake, an area bounded roughly by Diffley Road on the north, Pilot Knob Road on the west, Wilderness Run on the south, and Carlson Lake Lane on the east. Will they use low or no-phosphorus fertilizer? Will they keep fertilizer, grass clippings, and other pollutants off streets and driveways so they don't reach the lake through the storm sewer system? The fate of Carlson Lake hangs in the balance ... and we're betting the residents will come through! Stay tuned ... . Fish Lake Moves Ahead The draft plan to dean up Fish Lake has been completed. With input gained through seven meetings with citizen advisory groups and two public information meetings, the Cityevaluated numerous options. The resulting strategy calls for a number of changes in the storm sewer system which drains to Fish Lake, as well as manipulation of the lake itself to improve its ecological health. In addition, residents living in the 3,000 acres of the City that drain to Fish Lake will be asked to be even more careful about what they put on their lawn and how they carry out lawn and home rare activities that can generate pollutants. The City will seek financial assistance from the state to carry out the four year, $400,000 project. If all goes well, words in a report could be put into action as early as next spring. Take a Stand! Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk That's this year's theme for December, the National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. The City of Eagan will be working with local and national organizations to reduce the incidents of impaired driving this holiday season. A decade of combined efforts by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the media and many public and private organizations and volunteers, including MADD and SADD, have shown that prevention works. Even though campaigns such as 3D (Don't Drive Drunk) and others are credited with saving lives, the effort must continue. The Eagan Police Department has received a grant that will provide for both educational programs, particularly those directed at youth, as well as increased enforcement of all laws related to alcohol and driving. During the next several months we will be hosting educational and public service events highlighting the importance of reducing drunk and drugged driving. You can see by this picture that no one is safe from drunk drivers, not even police in marked squad cars. In the past 15 years we have had four marked squad cars hit and four officers injured by drunk drivers. It could just as easily be you, a family member or loved ones that are injured by an impaired driver. That's why it's so important to get involved, and take a stand! Check our local public service channel, the Eagan Sun Current and ThisWeek newspapers for announcements on upcoming programs. We would like to offer the following tips: Don't drink and drive or let friends do so. Don't serve alcohol to someone who is already impaired. If you have a party, designate drivers beforehand. Don't serve to those under 21 Report impaired drivers to the police. You can show your support of our efforts to stop drunk driving by tying a red ribbon on your car. This has become a holiday tradition and serve as a visual reminder that we can "all take a stand" against drunk driving. Together we can make our city and state safer. One last reminder the grant we received will enable us to put 60% more officers out at night to combat drunk driving. If you choose to have one too many drinks and drive, we'll provide the chaser. Sgt. Greg Johnson, Eagan Police Department. Eagan High School students got an up close look at what it would be like for a fellow student to be in an accident on prom night, caused by his drunk driving. This simulation took the students through a crash with fatalities, the driver's field sobriety testing, emergency response and rescue, notification of "next of kin," ambulance and helicopter transport of injured victims and the coroners transport of fatalities. The exercise was sponsored by Students and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Eagan Police and Fire Departments and Eagan High School. 5 6 1 WINTER WISE Prepare For Winter Storms Before They Arrive Snowfall may seem romantic, but it can be dangerous. Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. The results can range from isolation due to power outages and blocked roads, to trying to maneuver cars on ice - covered highways. Whatever the case, you should protect yourself and your family from the many hazards of winter weather. WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE WINTER STORMS HIT Know the terms used to forecast winter weather conditions: * A "Travelers' Advisory" is issued when enough ice and snow are expected to hinder travel but the anticipated conditions are not serious enough to require warnings. * "Freezing Rain" is forecast when expected rain is likely to freeze as soon as it strikes the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads and walkways. * "Sleet" consists of small particles of ice mixed with rain. Sleet accumulation causes roads to freeze over or become slippery. * A "Whiter Storm Watch" means that severe winter weather is possible. * A "Winter Storm Warning" means that heavy snow, sleet or freezing rain are expected. * A "Blizzard Warning" means that heavy snow i tttltl pro chedul i trt etli g 1tt�tllll #1: •Iyil 1010ft IC blecaet i.hre 1st rd Tu lay R ccable a ast Foliowi l+ed #lrcab 1006 wi ng Vlf LATIONS R f3 f I TT E E R Me ffllll�p pt rese '! SS ON Itecablec st liowing Wed ecai11 8ik it s sub et urgent brograrrar>l w especially sublec e. and winds of 35 miles per hour or more are expected. $ A "Severe Blizzard Warning" means that very heavy snow is expected with winds over 45 miles per hour' and temperatures below 10 degrees. Visibility can be so poor that you will not be able to see for more than a few yards. Be prepared BEFORE a storm occurs: Keep a battery- powered radio and flashlights in working order; stock extra batteries. $ Store food that can be prepared without an electric or gas stove. * Stock emergency water and cooking supplies. * Have candles and matches available in case of power outage. Be prepared for the possibility of isolation In your home: $ Make sure you have sufficient heating fuel. • Have some kind of emergency heating equipment and fuel available (a kerosene heater, gas fireplace or a wood burning stove or fireplace) so you can keep at least one room of your house warm enough to be livable. If your furnace is controlled by a thermostat and your electricity is cut off by a storm, you will need emergency heat. • If you have a fireplace, store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood. * Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure your family knows how to use them and knows basic fire prevention rules. * Keep your car "winterized" with antifreeze. Carry a "winter car kit" that includes a windshield scraper, flashlight, tow chain or rope, shovel, tire chains, a blanket, a bag of sand or salt, and a fluorescent distress flag and an emergency flare, in case you are trapped in a winter storm. Keep extra mittens, hats and outerwear in the car. WHAT TO DO DURING A WINTER STORM $ Listen to the radio or television for updates on the weather condition. With early warning you might avoid being caught in a storm or be better prepared to cope with it. Dress for the weather: * Many layers of thin clothing are warmer than single layers of thick clothing. * Mittens are warmer than gloves. I SAFETY FIRST! * Wear a hat; most body heat is lost through the top of the head. * Cover your mouth with scarves to protect lungs from directly inhaling the extreme cold air. * Overexertion can bring on a heart attack - a major cause of death during and after winter storms. If shovelling snow isn't critical, don't do it. If you must shovel snow, don't overexert yourself. If you are isolated at home: * Use heating fuel sparingly. * Conserve fuel by keeping your house cooler than usual or by temporarily "dosing off" heat to some roans. Whenever fuel heating devices are used, maintain adequate ventilation to avoid build -up of potentially toxic fumes. Be sure to use only the proper fuel recommended by the manufacturer, and follow operating instructions. * If you must travel, take public transportation whenever possible. If you must use a car, take winter driving seriously. Travel by daylight, and keep others informed of your schedule. Drive with extreme caution; never try to save time by driving fast or using back -road shortcuts. If a blizzard traps you in your car: * Pull off the highway; stay calm and remain in your vehicle where rescuers are most likely to find you. * Set your directional lights to "flashing" and hang a cloth or distress flag from the radio antenna or window. * If you run your engine to keep warm, create ventilation by cracking open a window. This will protect passengers from possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Periodically clear away snow from the exhaust pipe. * Exercise to maintain body heat, but avoid overexertion. * Never let everyone in the car sleep at one time. One person should look out for rescue crews. * Be careful not to use up battery power. Balance electrical energy needs - the use of lights, heat and radio - with supply. * At night, turn on the inside dome light, so work crews can spot you. * If you are in a remote rural or wildemess area, spread a large cloth over the snow to attract attention of rescue personnel who may be surveying the area by airplane. Once the blizzard passes, you may need to leave the car and proceed on foot. Test Your Detector- It's Sound Advice Clearly, Minnesotans are most at risk from fire death and injury when in residential dwellings. Seventy-two percent of the state's fire deaths (all civilian) and 74% of civilian injuries in 1993 occurred in residential occupancies. The presence or absence of working smoke detectors in dwellings is critical factor in fire fatalities. In 74% of the 51 fire fatalities occurring in dwellings, either no smoke detectors were present, they were present but improperly maintained, oritwasnotknownwhetherdetectorswere present or functioning. It is especially important to note that 10 of these fire deaths were children. Careless smoking was the leading cause of death, identified in 30% of fatalities. Alcohol or other drug use was an impairing factor in 37% of fire deaths. As noted above, nearly three fourths of all fire related injuries were sustained in residential dwellings. Almost a quarter of fire injuries occurred during attempts to control the fire. Seventy percent of firefighter injuries occurred in the course of battling residential fires. Exposure to smoke andheatwere dearly the leading causes of injury, followed by falling or tripping. Since 1984, fire deaths in greater Minnesota have outpaced those in the metro area at a rate slightly greater than two to one. Overall, fire deaths have decreased over the past twenty years, even as Minnesota's population has grown. Total fire deaths during the eighties reflected a 19% drop from the seventies. If current trends continue, the decade of the nineties will see a 22% decrease in fire deaths. However, manypreventable tragedies continue to occur. Prevention efforts, particularly those targeting the home, are essential to curb this needless suffering and loss. FIRE DEATHS IN DWELLINGS No Smoke Detectors 13 Inoperable Smoke Detectors 11 Working Smoke Detectors 10 link. if Detectors Present/Working 14 N/A in Residences (suicides, etc.) j Total Deaths in Homes Other Fire Deaths Total Fire Deaths Home Total Fatalities Fires Deaths 25% 18% 22% 15% 20% 14% 27% 20% — _ 51 100% 71% 29% 71 – 100% Check the batteries and dean your smoke detector at least once a year. A detector with dead batteries is useless, and dust and cobwebs can reduce its sensitivity to smoke. This information is furnished by the State Fire Marshal and the Eagan Protective Inspections Division. 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. 7 8 IIET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW Here's the Scoop on Snow Removal Winter has arrived and brings with it the Public Works Department's responsibility to perform its snow removal and ice control program in the fastest, most efficient and economical manner possible. This can only be achieved through a concerted effort of the residents and the businesses of our community, in cooperation with our maintenance personnel. Snow Plowing Routes With the addition of many new streets in Eagan, the Public Works Department will be contracting one mainline route and one cul -de -sac route for snow plowing in the easterly area of the City. For the '94 -'95 snow season, this will bring our total to 12 mainline and 13 cul -de -sac routes, which will have the responsibility to maintain more than 210 miles of streets and over 550 cul -de -sacs or dead ends. Cul -De -Sac Plowing In order to complete our snow plow routes in the most efficient manner, the Public Works Department will be incorporating the cul -de -sacs into our mainline routes. Depending on type of equipment, amount of snow, and other weather conditions, the mainline plows will enter the cul -de -sac and, in a clockwise movement, place the majority of snow in the center of the cul -de- sac. Smaller plowing vehicles and loaders will be used for deanup and widening of cul -de -sacs to the curb line. Eagan Parking Restriction To help make for easier and more efficient snow removal, the City Council has established parking regulations which are in effect from November 15 to April 15 of each yam'. Based on an odd/even day system, the restriction is in effect from 6a.m. to6p.m. each day. Parking is allowed only on the odd numbered side of the street on odd numbered calendar days and only on the even numbered side of the street on even numbered calendar days. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Vehicles not in compliance with the new parking regulation maybe ticketed and/or towed Please Remove Curbside Objects Snowplows plow the snow onto the boulevard area adjacent to the street. Any object (fences, landscaping, etc.) that could hamper or be damaged by the snow removal operations should be removed from this area. GARBAGE AWAITING PICKUP SHOULD BE SET AT LEAST EIGHT FEET INSIDE THE CURBLINE. MAILBOXES SHOULD BE INSTALLED 48" ABOVE THE STREET LEVEL AND SHOULD NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE BACK OF CURB. PLEASE BE SURE THAT RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS ARE ALSO SET IN AT LEAST EIGHT FEET FROM THE CURBLINE. Your attention and cooperation will help to assure that our Citywide recycling effort will be successful. Questions If you have any questions regarding snow removal, contact the Street Division at 681 -4300. Any questions pertaining to a vehicle that has been towed should be directed to the Police Department at 681 -4700. For an update on snow removal operation and parking restrictions, please call 681-4350 for a recorded message. County Road Plowing Snow removal on the following roads is the responsibility of the Dakota CountyHighwayDepartment: Lone Oak Road (1126) Yankee Doodle Road (1128) Diffiey Road (1130) Cliff Road (1132) Pilot Knob Road (1131) Lexington Avenue (1143) Any calls pertaining to snow and ice control on these county roads should be directed to the Dakota County HighwayDepartment at 891-7100. Your patience, understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated by your neighbors and the personnel who will be putting in long hours to clear our streets as quickly as possible. Please be assured that we will make every effort to perform this operation in the most efficient manner possible. I LET IT SNOW! Sod Damage During snow and ice control operations, especially early in the fall or late in the spring, when the ground is not frozen, boulevard sod on city right -of -ways adjacent to homeowner's property is occasionally damaged. The Cityof Eagan personnel operate plowing equipment as carefully as possible while expediting the snow removal operation to give the most effective level of service to all residents. Mountable curb is located throughout our city which enables driveways to be placed at any location. It is extremely difficult to determine exactly where the valley or edge of the curb is located because of the design of mountable curb. Again, equipment operators make everyattemptto prevent this damage, but, unfortunately, some damage will occur. In the case of a heavy wet snow storm, the problem is compounded by difficulty steering and the slipping and sliding of our plowing equipment. Many concerned property owners assist in resolving this problem by installing readily available, inexpensive delineation markers or wood stakes along the property edge behind the curb. If your sod has been damaged on city right -of -way adjoining your property, please contact our Maintenance Facility offices at 681 -4300, and let us know. Your address will be placed on a list, and repairs will be made in the spring after the snow season. We appreciate your understanding and patience throughout this snow season. Mailboxes casionally, during snow and ice ntrol operations, damage to dential mailboxes occurs. n some cases, mailbox posts are broken off, or mountings are bent or destroyed as a result of the pressure of large volumes of heavy, wet snow thrown against them as the plowing equipment passes by. Most snow plow equipment is designed to cast or throw snow up and off of the curb line to open the area for more snow storage and drainage when melting occurs. Mailboxes located on arterial streets and/or streets which are wider or in open areas are especially prone to damage. Many residents notify our Maintenance Facility of mailbox damage. Each mailbox is inspected and the city policy is: if our snow and ice control equipment physically strikes a mailbox, we will repair or replace it. If the snow or the pressure of snow thrown against it results in this damage, it is the resident's responsibility to repair it. Equipment operators make every attempt to avoid contact with any mailboxes, but the dty has a responsibility to remove snow from curb to curb and mailbox damage can result. During especially heavy wet snow removal, special precautions are taken to prevent damage. Mailboxes should be installed as required by the U.S. Postal Service which specifies a height of 48" above street level and placement not extending beyond the back of the curb. We receive many calls from residents with problems with non - delivery of mail. If you receive a notice from the post office requesting more snow removal nearyourmailbox, please help us in any way you can by "adopting" your mailboxpersonallyand accommodating the post office request. The majority of these calls come to us during peak demands on our manpower and equipment and your assistance will help us be available for deanup and scraping operations which are important in preventing injuries, accidents, and property damage. Hydrants In a home fire, seconds become precious. Stopping to locate and dig out a hydrant can take a firefighter's time and attention away from rescuing individuals and battling fires. Save time and make your neighborhood a bit safer by clearing the snow away from a hydrant near your home. This simple action can make a major difference in an emergency! DIG YOUR HYDRANT 1 0 CITY BITS Advisory Commission Openings Interested residents are encouraged to applyfor positions on the City's Advisory Planning Commission; Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission; JointBumsville/Eagan Cable Communications Commission; Airport Relations Committee; Economic Development Commission; Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization; and Solid Waste Abatement Commission. A number of appointments will be made to each commission/committee by the City Council in January. ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION The Advisory Planning Commission meets the fourth Tuesdayof each month to review development plans and make recommendations to the City Council. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meets the first Thursday of each month to advise the City Council regarding park dedication by developers, purchase of additional park land, development of existing park land, recreation programs and protection and enhancement of Eagan's natural resources. CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION The Cable Communications Commission meets the second Thursday of each month to oversee the administration of the jointBumsville /Eagan cable television system. AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMITTEE The AinportRelations Committeeregularlymeetsthe second Tuesday of each month to review airport issues within the City of Eagan and to recommend airport related policy to the City Council. Residents from airport noise affected neighborhoods and representatives from the business community are especially encouraged to apply to this committee. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The EconomicDeve lopmentConunissionregularlymeets the fourth Thursday of each month to review policies and issues pertaining to economic development and redevelopment in the City of Eagan. Members each represent different categories of business interests. Applicants must either reside in or do business in the City of Eagan. GUN CLUB LAKE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION The Gun Club Lake WatershedManagement Organization currently meets during the morning of the third Tuesday of every other month to coordinate the management of water resources within the Gun Club Lake watershed, which includes parts of Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, and Eagan. Applicants must be residents of the City of Eagan and should have an interest in water resources management. SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION The Solid Waste Abatement Commission regularly meets the fourth Tuesday of each month to review waste management issues/policies which indude the Eagan recyd ing program. Members indude business and hauling communityrepresentatives and residents. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Present appointees to commissions and committees may applyforreappointmentandwill be given consideration along with all other applicants by the City Council. Residents of Eagan who wish to apply for one of the above positions shouldsubmita letter expressing their interest to the City Administrator, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, before December 16,1994. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to be held the evening of Tuesday, January 10, 1995. Appointments will be considered at the January 17,1995 CityCouncil meeting. 1995 Eagan City Budget The City of Eagan is finalizing its budget for 1995. The preliminary City general fund budget for 1995 is S14,242,700 as compared to $13,501,600 for 1994. A "Truth in Taxation" hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 7, in the City Council Chambers at the Eagan Municipal Center. The City's tax capacity rate has not been increased for 1995. Therefore, unless a property's appraisal value has increased, the City's share of your property tax should not increase. The City has manychallenges in producing a balanced budget and holding the line on spending in a growth community with an increased need for services. • 1 AS LOVELY AS A TREE Winter Pruning Winter is a good time to prune shade trees, especially oaks. Oak trees can safelybe pruned without the risk of infection by Oak Wilt. Oak Wilt is a fungal disease that threatens the lives of all species of oaks. Since the Oak Wilt fungus is dormant during the winter, no new infections can occur. Pruning wounds made during the winter do not need any special treatment such as tree woundpaint. There are several advantages to pruning in the winter besides the absence of Oak Wilt activity. Because deciduous trees have shed their leaves, the visibility in the crown of the tree is much greater. 'Therefore, it is much easier to see which branches need pruning. When the ground is frozen. falling branches, and branches dragged across the lawn, will not damage the turf oryardplants. The removal of dead branches during the pruning process also eliminates wood with insects and disease infestations, further reducing the possible infection of healthywood. Storing Firewood As a homeowner you can help control the spread of Dutch Elm disease and Oak Wilt disease in your community by learning about the role that elm and oak firewood have in spreading these diseases. Dutch Elm disease is caused by a fungus that lives and grows inside elm trees. Elm Bark Beetles spreadDutch Elm disease by carrying the fungus from tree to tree either while feeding or while looking for breeding sites. Adult Bark Beetles look for dead or dying elm wood and l ay their eggs under the bark. One adult generally produces 50 to 80 eggs. When the eggs hatch in the diseased wood the emerging beetles can carry the Dutch Elm fungus to infect healthy elms. Elm wood serves as a breeding site as long as the bark is intact, whether it's still on the tree or stacked as firewood. By destroying the breeding sites before new beetles emerge fewer beetles will survive to pass on the disease. For this reason removing all bark from elm wood isvery important. The Elm Bark Beetles are mostactivefrom about April 1 to September 15, so it is important to get rid of , orcompletelydebark all elm firewood during this period Overland spread of Oak Wilt disease is infrequent but does occur. Wood from red oaks and white oaks infected with Oak Wilt disease can support fungal spores. If insects (most likely picnic beetl es) visit this wood, they can pick up the fungus and infect healthy oak trees. This insect activity generally takes place in the spring from April 15 to July 1. No wounding of oak trees should occur during that time period As a further precaution, infected oak firewood should be eliminated by debarking, burning, burying, or wrapping in 4-6 mil plastic until July 1. This means that wood piles needtobe inspected and wrapped tight before the snow falls. Experience is generally needed to detect which trees and logs need to be covered. Call the City Forestry Division at681 -4300, a staff member will assist you. Biggest Oaks Contest! The Forestry Division will be conducting a public contest to locate the biggest oak tree in the City of Eagan. The contest will be open to all Eagan residents. Categories: 1. Biggest bur and white oak 2. Biggest red and pin oak Open to all trees in Eagan on either public or private land Residents are to measure tree: 1 .Inches of trunk diameter (measured 4' 6" from ground level) 2. Feet of crown spread (widest part of branch spread) Mail in information: 1. Name 2. Address 3. Telephone number 4. Exact location of tree, by section, quarter section, and quarter - quarter section if possible 5. Date that tree was "discovered," in case the same tree is identified by more than one individual. Mail above info to: Big Oak Contest ForestryDivision 3501 Coachman Point. Eagan, MN 55122 Deadline: All entries must be received by February 1, 1995 Verification: All entries will be verified for size accuracybythe City Forestry Staff. Judging: Winning trees will be calculated through a formula method utilizing both the tree trunk diameter and crown spread combined. Therefore both measurements are required. Prizes: Living prizes (oak trees) will be awarded to the largest three trees in each category. The largest tree will be featured on the cover of the Spring 1995 newsletter. This will be a great way for residents to getoutand explore Eagan, to learn something about trees and the environment they live in. 11 Wrap items in gift44 .,8ags can be reused all year to save bows and gift wrap. Hang hags gar► the wall as decorations or to collect and sort count Then have your garbage hauler pick -up !' recycle your rea tree after the holidays. Make "'1Hollywood boxes" so wrapping is no4 when opened:; and t the boxes can then ,, b$ easily n eusedr Fiti a real pair Of sacio with holida goodies & the socks can be worn througbout the year# give gift Certificates tickets,: or other fxrreSent3 that require no wrapping or extra Packaging Liuhtgg fts like plttnts, wreaths & flowers enjoy rble a ; goat! for the eitvrartment and don't need wrapping! Buy an arrificial tree, ' they're reusable and do not require disposal Use Candles, candies Si' ornaments instead ! f you must have a red tr buy of gift taus from lot where trees are pre -cut rather than cutting another from the land. Recycle old greeting cards rata gift tags Wrap packages in newsprint. Foreign or historical papers or comics can be fun! uplisamet CasteagdaeL Bzigaddlas Waft Lammostet alkserean Mash kkOmMe cameltita How Do I Ce Ridof... As.the recycling coordittat±nr,1get Macs af: coils a ach week from people who are trying to figure out how to get rid Of "stuff';ibat they no 1zmger need, use or wane Marc of the cads are about items • that don't fl.t [nto the genet recycling or garbage categories. So here is :a minilist of hotiv to get'n4 of sOniO.Of those add items. Keep in mind that no matter hour good crux in €entions are some things are still not recyclable became na taanufacc have •found; it profitable to reuse the materials for other products: Keels ui mind this is: not,.a cattmplete lts of items or tsf dtsposal' the vendors listed are nearby, and ones tha 1 have had good luek rec ommendrttg If the item you are ing w da is not btf this list, canaalt your "Dalr Grr'een rdr" or call the an Municipal Center at 681 :46th lr tudingstoves, ranges, microwaves ,refriigentors, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, butt pamps, water beaters, furnaces and dehumidifiers . 3 R'sAppliances BlaorntngtoniLakevilteAPPl;anCe (Pick-tip art:hop-01D (Pick uporDrop -of 454 -9215 469-2435 Only a portian; •certuit: types of carpet are actually recycled. For best resales cal! disposal companies before you remove carpet.. Caspet. RecoveryInnovapons UnitedR 4 41.3 00 9 29-7175 • Several area landfills have specific areas for these sorts o f materials. Some of tt • BtunsvilleLandf`ill PineBendLandfill 890`3248 457 2'778 These are not tvoyctabk items. it tb care in clew artd good condition, give w a claaritala a ot�rtrtrtat#on lf tzor, daey may be peeked up by your refuse batter ar broug&rt so a land &l. Pine$endt andfil 13ut[tsville Landfill 457 - /ti 3248 There: are many serail one tad dealers tined ter dse Yellow Pages Thes ; are two:,.that take a wide variety of items iri 5KB tnvir Great We Iran & ivletal 450 -90'22 224.4*77 Dry paint is not considered bazardous.;lf paint dried in the can ,: cans with c overs cif j for pickup by your refuse hauler, 1f paint is not dry, bring sealed or resealed cans to Dakota. CountYHot tsehald :HazarziousWaste Collection site Hwy 149 & Yankee Datclleld inbagatt Wednesdays 3- 8 P n► &Saturdays 9 2p.tn, These are not: resider ell hatarclous raarerutls Gail sttxxex at repair:;TFI's ar computers. i"1r,call your re fuse hauler to pica up' • (they :must have prior noel, fication) 13 14 irlfr Are C I� and Plastic bottles rrth a neck (please do not include t hings like yogurt containers, ice cream buckets, peanut butter jars...) NespaPers, including all inserts Magazines and small catalogs Here"s what to do, Call pity hall at 681- 4+6.0o for a list o Eagan Licensed refuse haulers. You garbage hauler will also pick up your recy Choose a hauler. If you..live in an apartment, condominium o townhome call your association to find out who you hauler i s d Ask that hauler to drop -off two City of Eagan recycl ng bins and general recycling information. You Can Recycle: Tin &aluminum food and beverage containers orr atd; cardboard cut down :# 3 sq uares and bundled with s #rinor twine. !ue: you new to Ecijian would like �a begn t recy� ling Z Green, bror rn and c ear glass food and beverage containers :(please d not include.; window glass or • mirror glass) arrs? Call EEag:n "s Recycling 1 ''otline at 681 -4380 or 681 -4600