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WinterVA. V A vir vaed&aefi" PARKS AND RECREATION 1993 WINTER PROGRAMS CITY OF EAGAN 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 681 -4660 TDD 454 -8535 4Y4 V Ar AY.' vA r WINTER VACATION SPECIAL EVENTS (At Your Local Warming Shelter) Thursday, December 24: Shelters open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday, December 25: All shelters closed Saturday, December 26: Try out those new skates! Shelters open at 10:00 AM Sunday, December 27: Shelters open Noon - 9:00 PM Monday, December 28: Box Hockey Tournament. Play begins at 1:00 PM. Win a trophy! Tuesday, December 29: Games and races. Test your skill at a variety of crazy games. Fun begins at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 30: Scavenger Hunt - Search for the listed items to earn your reward. All day until the reward is gone! Thursday, December 31: New Years Eve Party. Decorate your shelter and countdown at midnight (noon). Let the fun begin! Friday, January 1: Saturday, January 2: Sunday, January 3: New Years Day Snow/Ice Bowl. Enjoy sponge football in the snow or on the ice! 1:00 PM is kick -off time. Snow Sculpture Contest. Build your creation and win a pizza party for your site. Judging begins at 1:00 PM. Last Day of Vacation! Enter the Box Hockey Tournament at your shelter. Play begins at 1:00 PM. For further information visit your local warming shelter or call Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535. 2 TEDDY BEAR BAND SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1993 2:00 PM DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL GYMNASIUM You will never forget the magic of the Teddy Bear Band performing "Bear in the Air ". Your "little ones" will be on their feet, in tune with the band. Pack up the whole family, bring a blanket to sit upon and don't forget your Teddy Bear! Eagan Parks and Recreation and Community Education #196 are co- sponsoring this February 28 appearance of the Teddy Bear Band. Admission is non - perishable food items for the local food shelf The performance begins at 2:00 p.m. sharp! See you there! Join us for an afternoon of skating activities at Clearwater Park (formerly Well Site). A special visit from Santa Claus will be the highlight ofthe afternoo Bring your own video camera and tape to capture yo 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! DATE: Sunday, December 20, 1992 TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 PM LOCATION: Clearwater Park 4580 Pilot Knob Road FEE: Free SKATE WITH SANTA REGISTRATION: None required • TOTALLY TUBULAR TEEN TIME (T.T.T.T.) Have the hill to yourself as we open Trapp Farm Park tubing hill just for teens, ages 15 - 18. Excite in the night as you speed down the slope or join tubes and become a giant amoeba. Hot pizza by the slice for sale, bonfire, contests and prizes. (Back up date is Saturday, January 9, 1993) (Park closes at 11:00 PM) DATE: Friday, January 8, 1993 TIME: 9:30 - 10 :45 PM LOCATION: Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill, 841 Wilderness Run Road FEE: Free except pizza $1.50 per slice, pop, $.50, hot chocolate $.50 REGISTRATION: None required PHOTO CONTEST "AN EAGAN WINTER" Capture a scene that represents a winter outdoors in Eagan. Keep those creative juices from freezing by entering your photograph in this contest sponsored by the Sun Current newspaper and Eagan Parks and Recreation. You might win a great prize! *FIRST PLACE: $50.00 gift certificate from a local merchant, your picture in the Sun Current, and an 8 X 10 enlargement of your winning picture. *SECOND PLACE: $30.00 gift certificate from a local merchant, your picture in the Sun Current, and an 8 X 10 enlargement of your winning picture. *THIRD PLACE: $20.00 gift certificate from a local merchant, your picture in the Sun Current, and an 8 X 10 enlargement of your winning picture. One entry per person. Entries are due between Saturday, December 12 and Wednesday, January 20, at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Winning pictures will appear in the January 27 issue of the Eagan Sun Current. JUDGING CRITERIA: 1. Theme (An Eagan Winter) appropriateness 2. Overall effect 3. Contrast 4. Composition To enter, submit your picture, on black and white print film preferably (color print film is acceptable), and it's negative and attach the following typed information: *Name *Address *Phone *Date the photo was taken *Place the photo was taken *Type of camera *Type of film used Judges reserve the right to disqualify any entry not meeting the criteria of the contest. Photos and negatives will be returned if you submit a self - addressed, stamped envelope with your entry. So take your camera out into our winter wonderland and "freeze" that Kodak moment! Dtaeaars U41 SNOW TUBING Feel the thrill of the hill as you innertube at Trapp Farm Park, 841 Wildemess Run Road. Glide, whirl and even join other tubes as you make a run at some fun. A limited number of tubes are available at the park. Absolutely no sleds, toboggans or other devices are allowed. Innertubes only. Warm your toes between runs in the park shelter by the hill. A crackling fire will get you ready to head out for more fun. The shelter will be open, weather permitting, December 18. The hours are: Monday - Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM Friday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM During winter vacation week days, December 24: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM December 25: Closed Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Sunday: Noon - 9:00 PM the shelter will be open at 10 :00 AM. Holiday hours are: December 31: January 1: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Noon -9:00 PM Weather cancellations will be similar to the skating rink rules for closure. Call 681-4670, the Recreation Hotline, to determine O the hill is closed. Groups planning to use the sliding hill at Trapp Farm Park should contact Parks and Recreation before making definite plans. This will help staffing, avoid overcrowding and allow for notification in case of shelter closing. 3 OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS The outdoor skating season begins December 18, weather permitting. Enjoy pleasure skating at all sites. Some rinks have islands to circumnavigate! You can play hockey at many sites, as well. Check out a skating location near you. Schedules are posted at each warming shelter. Several rinks have reserved times for youth hockey, adult hockey, broomball, ringette and skating lessons. WARMING SHELTER SCHEDULE ClassA Rinks Clearwater Park: Pilot Knob Road just north of Cliff Road Goat Hill Park: Lexington just north of Wilderness Run Road Rahn Park: Sandstone Drive across from Rahn School Sky Hill Park: Blue Cross Road at Blackhawk Road Monday - Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM Friday: 4:00 - 9:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Sunday: Noon - 9:00 PM Class B Rinks Bridle Ridge Park: Elrene Road at Northview Park Road Carnelian Park: Carnelian Lane at Blackhawk Road Quarry Park: Coachman Road, north of Yankee Doodle Road Ridgecliff Park: Covington Lane, west of Johnny Cake Ridge Road I Monday - Friday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: Noon - 9:00 PM Class C Rinks Lexington Park: McKee Street, two blocks east of Lexington I Monday - Friday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM I Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 9:00 PM Pilot Knob Park: Towerview Road, west of Pilot Knob Road Woodhaven Park: Gold Trail, east of Beau D'Rue Drive I Monday - Thursday: Closed 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. Pond sites are cleared and flooded on a "weather permitting" basis. Bur Oaks Park: Cedar Pond Park: Country Home Park: Evergreen Park: Highview Park: Slater Acres Park: Chapel Lane, two blocks east of Hwy 149 Diffley between Nicols Road and Rahn Road Beam Lane at Egan Avenue Lodgepole Drive, west of Pilot Knob Road Skyline Road, 2 blocks west of Pilot Knob Road James Street at Slater Road 4 ALL RINKS Winter vacation days: Open 10:00 AM (Dec. 28, 29, 30, 1992) Christmas Eve Dav: 10:OOAM- 4 :OOPM Christmas Dav: All shelters closed New Years Eve Day: 10:00 AM -4:00 PM New Years Day: Noon - 9:00 PM Check each site for regular and special hours. Nanning shelters will be open during the hours isted unless weather creates problems such as: 1. A wind chillfador of-25 degreesor colder. 2. Three or more inches of snow have fallen and the ice has not been cleared 3. Warm temperatures soften theice, making the rinks unskateable. WELCOME BACK The most popular pleasure and exercise rink in town is back. Well Site Park was out of commission during the 1990 -91 season while construction of the water treatment facility was in progress. Now it's back and with a new name. It is now called Clearwater Park. This huge sheet ofice willbe ready, weatherpennitting, December 18th, along with all of our other skating sites. See details under Outdoor Skating Rink& WARM UP! Hot chocolate is available at seven warming shelters in Eagan. For fifty cents, enjoy steaming cocoa sure to warm you for more outdoor thrills and chills. Ask the leader on duty for assistance. Hot and tasty refreshment will be available at the following sites: Trapp Farm Park Tubing Hill Bridle Ridge Park Goat Hill Park Sky Hill Park Rahn Park Quarry Park Clearwater Pi/ What would winter be without a cup of chocolatey warmth? SPEEDSKATING LESSONS Attention all skaters! Leam the fundamental techniques of speedskating form. Learn how to skate faster and improve your balance and coordination. An instruction program for novice speed skaters ages 5 -12 will be offered on Tuesday d Thursday evenings. Optional beginning level racing meets will be held on eekends throughout the Twin Cities area. You don't need long blade skates. A pair of hockey or figure skates will work just fine! You need enthusiasm, curiosity and a desire for fun! Skaters must already know how to skate. DATES: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: January 5 - February 11, 1993 7:00 -8:00 PM Clearwater Park, 4580 Pilot Knob Road $ 15.00 per person REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 30, 1992 SKATE EXCHANGE To Sell Or Give Away Skates: Contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681- 4660 before December 15, 1992. State the style, size, color and condition. Leave your name and telephone number. To Obtain Skates: Contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681- 4660 after December 15. We will try to match you with someone on our list. The exchange will expire after January 8, 1993. Eagan Parks and Recreation is simply providing a matching service. Skates are not to be brought to our office. Price and availability are to be determined by each party. 5 Beginners: For the absolute beginner, youth to adult. Skills covered include falling down, 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 limited and pre - registration is required Intermediates: For all skaters who know the basic skills and want to improve their skating experience. Skills covered include improving your forward 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 Power Skating For the experienced skater, youth through adult. Skills covered include the proper stride, power turns, forward and backward crossovers, stops and starts. A fun obstacle course will utilize these skills along with jumping, diving, and fast recovery. Break bad habits and improve technique. Space is limited and pre - registration required Adult Beginners: Give it a try! For adults who would like to learn with other adults. No little ones to dodge or make you look bad. Pure fun covering all of the skills listed in the Beginners information. Space is limited and pre - registration is required Beginning Pairs Skating,: What a great way to enhance your skating enjoyment! Double your fun learning how to skate side -by- side and turning. Music will help create a lively atmosphere. Sign up with a partner or individually. The class will consist of approximately 45 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of observed practice. Space is limited and pre - registration is required Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: December 29 - January 14 4:15 - 5:00 PM Beginners 5:15 - 6:00 PM Beginners 6:30 - 7:15 PM Beginners 7:30 - 8:15 PM Power Clearwater Park Clearwater Park Bridle Ridge Park Bridle Ridge Park FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 24 MAKE -UP DATE: January 21 No class December 31. December 28 - January 18 Section 5: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Beginners Section 6: 5:15 - 6:15 PM Intermediates Section 7: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Adult Beginners Section 8: 7:45 - 8:45 PM Pairs LOCATION: Clearwater Park FEE: $15.00 ($20.00 a pair for pairs only REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 24 SKATING LESSONS TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 6 Section 9: Section 10: Section 11: Section 12: MONDAYS ONLY January 25 - February 11 4 :15 - 5:00 PM 5:15- 6:OOPM 6:30 - 7:15 PM 7:30 - 8:15 PM New sections added to meet the great demand. Sign -up early! Beginners Intermediate Intermediate Power FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 22 MAKE -UP DATES: February 16, 18 January 25 - February 15 Section 13: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Intermediates Section 14: 5:15 - 6:15 PM Beginners Section 15: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Intermediates Section 16: 7:45 - 8:45 PM Pairs LOCATION: Clearwater Park FEE: $15.00 ($20.00 a pair for pairs only) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 22 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. Call the Recreation Happenings Hotline, 681 -4670, press 1, to determine if lessons are canceled Clearwater Park Clearwater Park Bridle Ridge Pa. Bridle Ridge Park • BANDY RINK A sheet of ice, the size of a soccer field, will again be located near the reservoir at Lexington Avenue and Diff ley Road. The community is • vited to enjoy daylight skating on a rink that seemingly goes on forever! A wind screen skate changing area is provided. Park in the area near the reservoir. Good rink flooding weather permitting, the Bandy rink should be ready for skaters by early January. Watch for the Department's Bandy School on Saturday mornings. Stop over and watch Bandy played on weekend afternoons. Perhaps the Bandy Bug will get you, too! 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. * day afternoon ski excursions, weekend ski trips I 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: Saturday, January 9, 16, 23, 1993 TIME: I 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM II 11:00 AM -12:15 PM III 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM FEE: $25.00 with own equipment $31.00 with rental equipment ip (indicate height, weight & shoe size) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, Monday, January 4, 1993 BANDY SCHOOL Bandy is frequently described as "soccer on skates ". It is played on an ice rink the size of a soccer field. The goal is similar in size to that used in soccer. The stick resembles a field hockey stick, shorter handle and blade than used for ice hockey. The game is played with a ball that is similar in size to a tennis ball. Recommended safety equipment includes a helmet with 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 Women's Bandy offer this Bandy school to area youth. Participants will increase their skating skills, learn Bandy skills, play games and possibly participate in a metro -wide Youth Bandy event. DATES: Saturdays, January 9 to February 6, 1993 TIME: 10:00 - 11:00 AM grades 6, 7 and 8 11:00 AM -Noon grades3,4and5 LOCATION: Bandy rink, corner of Lexington and Diffley FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, January 6, 1993 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 Northview Park Road, east off Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Diffley Road. The south parking lot will provide convenient parking for skiers who venture onto this trail. THOMAS LAKE PARK Groomed trails will provide cross country skiers with the opportunity to ski the half mile Native Prairie loop which traverses gentle slopes, flat stretches and the openness of the prairie. A second alternative is to ski the scenic, wooded lakeside trail which is more rugged, yet skiable, even for the beginner. A circle route is formed by kicking and gliding north along the trail adjacent to Thomas Lake Road then heading east on the Highline Trail back to the park. Ample parking is available in the Thomas Lake Park lot which is located west off Pilot Knob Road, 3/4 mile south of Diffley Road. PATRICK EAGAN PARK: Two miles of trail over variable terrain await the cross country skier. The trail begins with a steep down slope, after that the skier will find scenic flats and rolling hills. At several points on the trail you will experience being "in the woods ". This trail provides a good workout! The park is located west off Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Diffley Road. The trail head is readily accessible from the parking area. 1 A variety of outdoor recreation activities will occur in Eagan during the weekend of January 29 - 31. Bundle up the family and head for the nearest skating rink. Or, bring the children to Fish Lake Park for some old fashioned ice fishing. Dig out the summer picnic basket and winter picnic at the tubing party. Gather your neighbors together and form a snow softball, volleyball or boot hockey team. The whole idea is to bring the community together to play, to visit over hot chocolate or apple cider, and to laugh at ole man winter. FAMILY ICE FISHING SATURDAY, JANUARY 30,1993 1:00 -3:00 PM, FISH LAKE PARK Bundle up the kids, dig out the fishing poles, and join in the fun at Fish Lake Park. The holes will be drilled in the ice for you, there will be hot cider for all, and a bonfire will be blazing to keep you warm. Maybe someone will even catch a fish! Catch and release will be the order of the day. A memento of participation will be given to the children. FEE: $30.00 per team REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 22, 1993 WINTER WEEKEND JANUARY 29, 30, AND 31, 1993 FAMILY SKATE NIGHT Picture a light snowfall on a winter evening. Remember how the blades of your skates sound as you glide across the ice. Feel the wind on your face and see the light glisten on the snow. Skate with your children, "warm up" in the shelter building and visit with your neighbors and friends over a cup of complimentary hot chocolate. An enjoyable, relaxing evening for the whole family. DATE: Friday, January 29, 1993 TIME: 7:00 PM - Close LOCATIONS: Bridle Ridge Park '-Coat Hill Park Rahn Park 9 FEE: Free - No registration necessary. Clearwater r Park Quarry Park Sky Hill Park' 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 your team together and try Eagan's spoof on winter. With mukluks on your feet, a stocking cap covering your ears, layers of sweat shirts 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. DATE: Saturday, January 30, 1993 LOCATION: Northview Athletic Fields TOURNAMENT FORMAT: Championship /Consolation - - -2 games guaranteed TOURNAMENT FEE: $65.00 per team REGISTRATION: January 4 - 22, 1993 ELIGIBILITY: Players must live or work in the City of Eagan LIMIT: 8 Men's teams 8 Women's teams 8 Co-Rec 12" teams CO -ED SNOW VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Volleyball. . .the game of quickness, speed, agility and vertical jump. Wear your boots, tennis shoes or whatever will give you sure footing on the snow. The tournament is Co-ed, designed for adults 19 and over, so guys and gals, put a team together and have some fun. Rules and information will be available through Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535, beginning December 12, 1992. Prizes will be awarded. Be the first team to register as space is limited to the first 8 teams. DATE: Saturday, January 30, 1993 LOCATION: Rahn Athletic Volleyball Court Assemble your "team ". Come armed with pails, your plan, and plenty of energy. Perhaps you will create a colorful dragon or the North Wind or a stylish snowman. Creativity and teamwork is what counts. Call Parks and Recreation at 681- 4660, TDD 454 -8535, by January 25 to enter the event. The first t - . "in" gets the prime snow! SNOW SCULPTURE SUNDAY, JANUARY 31,1993 2:00 -4:00 PM TRAPP FARM PARK TOURNAMENT FORMAT: Championship/Consolation 8 • BOOT HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Organize a team for this exciting game everyone can play! Be a part of history 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 d 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: Sunday, January 31, 1993 TIME: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM LOCATION: Rahn Park FEE: $50.00 per team REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:30 PM, Friday, January 22, 1993 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 and older are encouraged to participate. A light lunch will be served to the class participants. The clinic will cover the "howto" ofbabysitting, including age appropriate activities. An awareness of safety concerns will be fostered. First aid will be emphasized. The latch key portion covers safety concerns of the child being home alone. Space is limited and pre - registration is required DATES: Saturday, January 16, 1993 TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM �i. 00ATION: Community Room Fire Administration Bldg. 3795 Pilot Knob Road tit �! FEE: $9.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, January 8, 1993 55 /ALIVE, MATURE DRIVING The American Association ofRetired 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 at the Eagan Municipal Center, or by mail using a registration form in this newsletter. Space is limited and pre - registration is required DATES: March 8 and 9, 1993 TIME: 1:00 - 5:00 PM LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Bldg 3795 Pilot Knob Rd FEE: $8.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, Fri., Mar. 5,1993 DOG OBEDIENCE Heel! Sit! Stay! A timid pet will gain confidence. An aggressive dog will learn to obey your command. Using repetition, a firm "no" when needed, and loads of praise, you will teach your dog to respond appropriately. A dog younger than nine months of age is too much of a puppy to understand obedience training. The handler may an adult or youth, 12 years of age or older. Novice training is for dogs which have previously had beginner classes. BRING TO THE FIRST CLASS: The dog, certificate of rabies vaccination, a choke chain 2 inches longer than the girth of the dog's neck, and a 6' leather leash. Space is limited and pre - registration is required DATES: Thursday, January 7 - March 11, 1993 TIMES: Beginner: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Novice: 7:15 - 8:15 PM Beginner: 8:30 - 9:30 PM Ild II LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Bldg. 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $30.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:OOPM, January 5, 1993 9 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 ofEagan. The Silver Bell McDonalds 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, assist with a home economics project at Dakota Hills Middle School and have entered into a Grandparent program at Northview Elementary School. If you are an Eagan Senior, life -long resident or new to the city, join us. Call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535, to place your name on the activity mailing list. 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 15, 1993 TIME: Eagan Town Centre Departs Returns (by Hallmark) 8:00 AM 4:30 PM FEE: Lift Ticket Only $27.50 Lift Ticket & Rental Equipment $40.50 (All prices include transportation and chaperone.) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 4:00 PM MINNESOTA NORTH STARS See The Star's Mike Modano and Russ Courtnall skate by Steve Yzennan and the Detroit Red Wings, picked by Sports Illustrated to win the Cup! Catch all of the fast paced action at the Met Sports Center, before they move downtown! We'll do the driving and parking, you enjoy the night out! This game includes school bus transportation, parking, $16.50 ticket, one hot dog and one pop! Limited tickets available. DATE: Sunday, March 7, 1993 TIME: Eagan Town Centre Departs Returns (by Hallmark) 6:00 PM 10:15 PM FEE: $16.50 (Includes $16.50 ticket, bus, parking, chaperone, one hot dog and one pop!) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1993 Registrants 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 10 ROLLERBLADING AT THE DOME JANUARY 11, 1993 Dust of your in -line skates for a night of fun. It may be cold outside but we'll warm it up in the corridors of the Metrodome. There is a level for all abilities of skater. Whether you're just a beginner or you're already an expert, it's bound to be a good time. Skates will be available for rental for $5.00. WHO: 7th - 12th graders WHEN: Monday, January 11, 1993 TIME: Eagan Town Centre Depart Return (by Hallmark) 4:35 PM 8:30 PM COST: $13.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 4, 1993 Depending on registration, the bus schedule may change. Parent must sign waivers for anyone under 16. • ALL NEW TIMBERWOLVES Christian Laetner, Chuck "The Rifleman" Persons and theli all new Timberwolves will light up the scoreboard at the Target Center when they play host to Mark Jackson, Danny Manning and the Los Angeles Clippers, coached by Larry Brown. Sit back and enjoy this trip from start to finish as we bring you to the game in a comfortable coach bus complete with videos of NBA action! Leave the driving and parking to us. It's Fantastic! Limited number. Register early. DATE: Sunday, March 14, 1993 TIME: Eagan Town Centre Departs Returns (by Hallmark) 1:15 PM 5:45 PM FEE: $20.00 (Includes front rows of upper deck end seats, coach bus transportation, parking and chaperone.) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 26, 1993 Registrants 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult WALT DISNEY'S WORLD ON ICE BEAUTY & THE BEAST APRIL 1, 1993 The all new Walt Disney's World on Ice - Beauty & The Beast is a Disney feature full of action, adventure and enjoyment for th e whole family. Don't miss out! ! Lo Look for upcoming information on times and cost, or call the Parks and Recreation office at 681- 4 660, TDD 454 -8535, for more information after January 4, 1993. TINY TOTS RECREATION ACTIVITIES � The Tiny Tot Program is designed to provide children ages 3, 4 and 5 the opportunity for social/recreational interaction and growth. hildren are exposed to a variety of skills and learning experiences which include: crafts, storytelling, special events, listening and sharing skills, and singing. The emphasis is on large and small group play. Pre - registration is required. Group size is limited to the first 20 in each session. Child must be 3, 4 or 5 years old by January 4, 1993. * *Please Note: New registrations to the Tiny Tot Program begin on December 12, 1992. Children who participated in Tiny Tots during the Fall 1992 session may re -enter the program during the time period of December 7 - December 11, 1992 DATES: January 4 - March 11, 1993 FEE: $75.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wed., December 30, 1992 TIMES AND LOCATIONS: ( Rahn Park 4425 Sandstone Drive Section 1: Mon/Wed 9:30 - 11:30 AM 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 nerfballs, playground balls, parachute play illp 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. This is a child/instructor program only. A parent's day will be held on the last day. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes for active play. Child must be three years old by January 8, 1993. Space is limited pre - registration Ls required DATES: Fridays, January 8 - February 26, 1993 TIMES: 10:15 - 11:00 AM LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 4, 1993 ( Goat Hill Park 3291 Lexington Avenue Section 2: Mon/Wed 9:30 - 11:30 AM Section 3: Tues/Thurs 9:30 - 11:30 AM Section 4: Tues/Thurs 1:00 - 3:00 PM LOCATION: Bridle Ridge Park, 3990 Elrene Road FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 4, 1993 11 ( Bridle Ridge Park 3990 Elrene Road Section 5: Mon/Wed 1:00 - 3:00 PM Section 6: ues/Thurs 9:30 - 11:30 AM GAMES KIDS PLAY Four and five year olds will experience relays, circle games, physical fitness and game activities designed especially for them. The class will include exposure to basketball, playground balls, soccer, as well as parachute play. Warm up games will be played with an emphasis on basics, such as bouncing, throwing, kicking and catching. Each class works on a progressive level according to the participant's ability. Bringing out non-competitive, positive play experiences and having fun are the emphasis for the program. This is a child/instructor class only. A parents day will be held on the last day. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes for active play. Child must be four or five years old by January 8, 1993. Space Ls limited and pre - registration is required DATES: Fridays, January 8 - February 26, 1993 TIMES: 9:00 - 10:00 AM 11:15 AM- 12:15 PM LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 4, 1993 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Stimulate your child's imagination through stories, art, finger plays and movement activities. Discover the wonderful world o f imagination for three, four and five year olds. Each week children will have the opportunity to develop creativity, independence and self-confidence. This is a child/instructor class only. Space is limited and pre - registration is required Child must be 3, 4 or 5 years old by January 8, 1993. 41[ DATES: Fridays, January 8 - February 26, 1993 TIMES:Section 1: 9:15 - 10:15 AM (Three year olds only) Section 2: 10:30 - 11:30 AM (Four and five year olds) Center. DATE: Wednesday evenings Dec. 30 - Feb. 10, 1993 TIME: TEAM FEE: 4 -MAN HOCKEY Winter is upon us. Register now for the upcoming season. Last year, everyone enjoyed the fast paced action and superior workout of the 4 -Man Hockey League. A goal board is used in place of a goalie and no checking or slap shots are allowed. Registration information is available by contacting Eagan Parks and Recreation 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535. A MANDATORY manager's meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 14, at 6:30 PM in the Municipal $75.00 (Seven games played) Game times at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM LOCATION: Rahn park, 4425 Sandstone Drive REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Nov. 30 -Dec. 4, 1992 FEE: $146.00 per team New teams: Dec. 7 - 11, 1992 Teams must consist primarily of players who live or work in Eagan. VOLLEYBALL Volleyball team registrations are currently being accepted on a first come, space available basis. Leagues offered in the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department are as follows: Men's Power Officiated Women's Power Officiated Co -Ed Power Officiated Co -Ed Recreational Registration deadline is Friday, December 11, 1992. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 681 -4660, TDD 454-8535. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. 12 BOOT HOCKEY Organize your friends for a recreational league on ice. Slide and shoot while having fun to boot! This league is for players who want to exercise, have fun and enjoy playing boot hockey with friends. Because it is a newer league, many issues will be discussed at the MANDATORY manager's meeting, Tuesday, December 22, at 6:30 PM, in the Municipal Center. Space is limited. Priority is given to teams consisting primarily of players who live or work in Eagan. Registration information is available at the Municipal Center. DATE: Sundays, December 27 - February 14, 1993 TIME: Game times at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 AM LOCATION: Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Avenue REGISTRATION: Returning teams: New teams: now for the 1993 s 1willbe available af ns egtster in d March on a first come, 5),i after February 3, .1993. OFTBALL L ;anon Adult softball leagues are directed by Eagan P arks anti Re cr February 1 , 1993 Returning teams have priority registration be ,first served, space available basis Contact Parks and Recreation at UES J► FERED: Women's Re tional Monday even ngs Men's RecJ eattonal Mon., Tues.. and \f y cv'e ning5 Men's Over 35/40: Th ursday evening Cosec 1 1112 Tuesday. ULT SUMMER SOFTBALL LEAGUES lt' not too riy to THINK SOFTBALL! Dec. 1- 11,1992 Dec. 4 - 18,1992 rogra t ann uncei eats on Ca af ormation an recreatio avi l0S and anno meats of s are" tntuut idle BOOT HOCKEY OFFICIALS NEEDED League play for adult boot hockey begins December 27 and runs Sundays through mid - February. Games are scheduled for mornings at Goat Hill Park. Officials must possess skating ability and a knowledge of basic hockey rules. Officiating experience preferred. Contractual rate of pay is $16.50 per game, two or three games per morning. Apply at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. BROOMBALL OFFICIALS NEEDED Adult broomball leagues are beginning ip December 20 and running through mid- February. Games are played Sunday, Monday and Friday evenings outdoors at Quarry Park and Rahn Park. Contractual rate of pay is $16.50 per game with two or three games scheduled per night. Apply at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Officials must possess a working knowledge of broomball rules. Experience preferred. FLEET FEET WALKING CLUB AND FREE WHEELERS BICYCLING CLUB Winter Activities WEEKLY WALKS: Fridays, 4:00 PM, originating from the Municipal Center beginning December 11. MONTHLY SPECIAL EVENTS: Monday, December 21, 7:00 PM Holiday Social. Bring a dessert or hors d'oeuvres to share. At the Eagan Municipal Center. Sunday, January 24, 4:00 PM Cross Country Skiing, Lebanon Hills Regional Park, on Cliff Road at the Schultz Lake Ski Concession. .8 mile beginner trail and 7 mile intermediate trail. State ski pass is required. Monday, February 22, 6:30 PM In -line skating in the Met Sports Center. Cost is $5.00 per person. Rental is $5.00. This is a TENTATIVE DATE AND TIME due to the unavailability of the schedule at this printing. Contact Parks and Recreation 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535, to confirm details closer to February. MONTHLY MEETINGS: December 21, January 18, February 15, and March 15. Plan the activities and events that you would like to see happen. The winter meetings are spent planning the yearly calendar, spring through fall. Meet the third Monday of each month, 7:00 PM, at the Eagan Municipal Center. INCENTIVE PROGRAM: Earn awards as you reach milestones. During the winter you can count mileage from exercise bicycles, treadmills, etc. There's no charge to join. Report your mileage and we will chart your progress. Bicycling Walking 50 miles- button 50 miles- button 100 miles -visor 100 miles -visor 500 miles -long sleeved T -shirt 200 miles -long sleeved T -shirt 1000 miles - bicycle accessory 500 miles- pedometer LEBANON HILLS REGIONAL PARK Lebanon Hills Regional Park, located in Apple Valley and Eagan, is a winter enthusiast's haven. Thirteen miles of groomed ski trails meander through the wooded countryside and around lakes and ponds. The .8 mile beginner trail and seven miles of intermediate trails begin at Schultz Lake trailhead in Eagan, on Cliff Road between Pilot Knob Road and Dodd Road. The Schultz Lake Ski Concession which offers a place to warm -up, obtain information and enjoy refreshments is open weekends from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ski skater will enjoy the challenging 2.5 mile skating loop located on Johnny Cake Ridge Road, south of Cliff Road. Join REI ski experts on Saturday, January 23, 1993, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Schultz Lake trailhead for a Ski Wax Demo. This clinic is designed to teach waxing techniques, pointers that will make your skiing experience as enjoyable as possible. Call REI at 884 -4315 for further information. Follow the moon's bright light when you join the Dakota County Parks Department on a guided Full Moon Ski Tour, Friday, January 8, 1993 and Saturday, February 6, 1993 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Call the Park Office for reservations at 437 -6608. The ski concession will be open from 5:00 - 9:00 PM on these nights. Winter hiking is available around Jensen Lake; the two mile trail then heads north for 1.5 miles to Holland Lake. The hiker may S ar k at Holland Lake (on Cliff Road, just west of Schultz Lake) or at Jensen Lake (south of Cliff Road on Pilot Knob Road). All trails are open 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Schultz Lake parking lot is open from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM. The gate is locked at 11:00 PM. For trail brochures or more information, call Dakota County Parks at 437 -6608, TDD, also, 437 -6608. Call 438 -6313 for an up- to -date report on cross - country ski trail conditions. 13 LOCATION Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road Regular Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday - Friday REGISTRATION OPENS Saturday, December 12, 1992 9:00 A.M. - Noon EQUAL ACCESS POLICY & RECREATION PROGRAMS Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to attend or participate in City of Eagan Recreation programs are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the events. 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. REGISTRATION OPTIONS In- person Mail -in Depository drop box NOTE: Registration received prior to December 12,1992, will be processed upon completion of the first day in- person session. REQUESTS TO CHANGE A REGISTRATION Requests to change activity locations, sections or times for registrations already completed must be made in- person. Telephone requests cannot be accepted. A fee of $2.00 will be charged for this service. ONFIRMATION LETTERS Letters of confirmation are not sent. You should attend an activity for which you register as scheduled unless you are notified otherwise. REFUND POLICY Registration fees for programs canceled by Parks and Recreation will be fully refunded. A $2.00 service fee will be charged for individual registration cancellations made prior to the start of an activity or its registration deadline. No refunds can be made after registration deadlines or the start of an activity. DCxeaaex Uil 681 -4670 The Recreation Happenings Hotline is on line 24 hours each day. A menu of topics has been set up so that residents, utilizing a touch tone phone, can quickly hear specific information. The menu and examples of messages is as follows: #1 Today's Activities: Weather related class cancellations, bus times, and skating rink closings are some of the examples. #2 Upcoming Special Events: Information concerning activities that will happen in two or three weeks. A current example would be school vacation special activities at the skating rinks. #3 Seasonal Outdoor Facility Information: Warming shelter schedules, cross country ski trail locations or directions to the Trapp Farm tubing hill. #4 Shelter Building/Facility Reservation Information: The "how to" of reservations for pavilions, shelter buildings, ballfields, skating rinks or picnic kits. Subject to the season of the year, information about the facilities available for reservations will be recorded. #5 Registration Information: Date, time, location for the start of registration each quarter. Information about class openings or available space will be provided from time to time. #6 Youth Athletic Assoc. Information: The hotline telephone numbers for youth athletics are provided as a service to the community. 14 • a 0. m to co il I ii v u) hi 2 ca S.! C < . ' c a 0 a LL E i= ca cC 0 15 E t- d LL hi E F- co J f± E F- a) LL ai E N co J 0 hi a a LL E N Co 0 0 LL hi E H t J 0 LL. E H ca 0 N LL hi F- >. co 0 >. m V A C .0 c C'S 0 F. N ° r. t m Z'O o .. c4,,>C v Q ' • ma 5 a hi c a v LL a a o m c .9 o m C c 0 cmaso o t m • o a m L C c (0 m c — m � c E ° o • - as o >, E ~ my o o > > >. a�> s N a ro c t�a °1 L E .. 2 o o.4% L of C t C~ m m; o 0 r as 0 • M o Z c N l0 a) L C a< C 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 is available to the general public during the published schedule of hours open. Rink reservations for youth hockey, ice ringette, adult broomball and boot hockey leagues are also scheduled at hockey 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 is not readily available during the winter. Small groups may integrate their outing with the normal skating related activity in a shelter. Group leaders should check with Parks and Recreation prior to setting a date, to find a time that will provide a good experience. The Trapp Farm tubing hill has become a popular youth group winter outing activity. The Department of Parks and Recreation requests that all groups call the Department prior to planning an outing. An overcrowded tubing hill is not fun! To inquire about reservations, call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD 454- 8535. EAGAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Eagan Athletic Association (EAA) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the development of the community's youth through athletics. Our programs are organized and carried out by unpaid volunteers who work together to strengthen our community. The EAA provides supervision, instruction, uniforms and equipment for athletic activities. EAA monthly board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month in the Banquet Room in Cedarvale Lanes, located at Rahn Road and Beau de Rue Drive. Meeting times are 7:30 p.m., September through April, and 8:30 p.m., May through August. All meetings are open to the public. EAA HOTLINE: To help ensure that our members are informed, EAA has established a prerecorded information number that you can call to get the latest information regarding sports registrations, meetings, and who to call with your questions and comments. The HOTLINE number is 688 -7005 and operates 24 hours a day. EAA currently offers programs in the following sports: baseball (in -house and travel), basketball (in -house and travel), football, soccer (bantam, in -house and travel), softball (in -house and travel) and track. Sports registrations are tentatively scheduled as follows: Track Late February Baseball Late February Softball Late February Travel Soccer Late February Bantam Soccer Early March Football Early June Fall Soccer Early June Fall Bantam Soccer Early June Basketball Early September Specific dates, times and locations will be announced on the HOTLINE as early as possible. This information will also be published in the local newspapers. 16 SUMMER PICNIC RESERVATIONS The Department of Parks and Recreation will begin accepting 1993 picnic reservations on January 4, 1993. 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 servedbasis. Halfdayandfulldayreservations are available. Rental fees for pavilions and shelter buildings are $60.00 per 1/2 day, $85.00 per full day. A damage deposit of $150.00 is required. The sun shelter rental fee is $25.00. To reserve a facility, you may call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660, TDD 454 -8535, beginning January 4. A preliminary telephone reservation will be held for 48 hours. All fees must be paid within that 48 hour time period. Payment secures the reservation. If your group has specific dates in mind, reservations can be processed in full on January 4. Parks and Recreation office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Dtaeaaere 1€4/ • 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, conduct 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 skills tapes that are sport specific. Approximately 300 youth coaches have attended clinics in 1992. Has your child's coach participated in a clinic? Sunday Monday Tuesday CO -AEC BROOMBALL Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 NEW YEARS DAY SNOW /ICE BOWL IIW ' HEW YEAR Saturday 2 SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST AT WARMING 3 BOOT HOCKEY BROOMBALL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT AT WARMING SHELTERS 4 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS BROOMBALL 5 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS MEN'S & WOMEN '5 VOLLEYBALL ED SKATING SPEED CITY COUNCIL 6:30 6 TINY TOTS MEN'S BASKETBALL 4 MAN HOCKEY 7 TINY TOTS SPEED SKATING SKATING LESSONS DOG OBEDIENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NAT.RES.COMM. 7 PM 6 CREATIVE EXPRESSION GAMES & FITNE TOTALLY TUBULAR TEEN TIME CO-REC BROOMBALL VOLLEYBAL 9 CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS FIRE ADMIN. BLDG. BANDY SCHOOL 10 BOOT HOCKEY BROOMBALL 11 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS BROOMBALL ROLLERSLADING AT THE DOME 12 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS VOLLEYBALL SPEED SKATING 13 TINY TOTS MEN'S BASKETBALL 4 MAN HOCKEY 14 TINY TOTS FLEET FEET WALK SPEED SKATING SKATING LESSONS DOG OBEDIENCE MEN '5 BASKETBALL 15 CREATIVE EXPRESSION GAMES & FITNESS CO-REC BROOMBALL VOLLEYBALL 18 BABYSIT /LATCH KEY CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS SHULTZ LAKE TRAIL HEAD BANDY SCHOOL 17 BOOT HOCKEY BROOMBALL 18 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS BROOMBALL 19 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS VOLLEYBALL SPEED SKATING CITY COUNCIL 6:30 20 TINY TOTS MEN '5 BASKETBALL 4 MAN HOCKEY 21 TINY TOTS VOLLEYBALL FLEET FEET WALK SPEED SKATING SKATING LESSONS DOG OBEDIENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL 22 CREATIVE EXPRESSION GAMES & FITNESS CO-REC BROOMBALL VOLLEYBALL 23 CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS SHULTZ LAKE TRAIL HEAD BANDY SCHOO 24 BOOT HOCKEY 1 BROOMBALL nter Picnic Tubing Party 800[ Hockey Snow Scupture Qoomball 25 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS BROOMBALL 26 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS VOLLEYBALL SPEED SKATING 27 TINY TOTS MEN BASKETBALL 4 MAN HOCKEY PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS IN SUNICURRENT 28 TINY TOTS C VOLLEYBALL FLEET FEET WALK SPEED SKATING SKATING LESSONS DOG OBEDIENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL 29 WINTER WEEKEND CREATIVE EXPRESSION GAMES & FITNESS CO BROOMBALL VOLLEYBALL 30 IN (RGAN SNOW SOFTBALL SNOW VOLLEYBALL ICE FISHING BANDY SCHOOL Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 TINY TOT VOLLEYBALL CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM Wednesday 2 TINY TOTS MEN'S BASKETBALL Thursday 3 IN pp 77 YY SS MEN 'SBASKE ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION & NAT. RES. COMM: -7 PM Friday 4 VOLLEYBALL Saturday 5 6 7 TINY TOTS 8 TINY TOTS VOLLEYBALL 9 TINY TOTS MEN'S BASKETBALL 10 TINY TOTS FALL RECREATION PROGRAMS END FLEET FEET WALK CLUB WEEKLY WALK MEN 'S BASKETBALL 11 VOLLEYBALL WINTER VOLLEYBALL TEAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE 12 WINTER RECREATION REGISTRATION 9 AM NOON 13 14 15 CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM VOLLEYBALL 16 MEN'S BASKETBALL 17 FLEET FEET WALKIN CLUB WEEKLY MEN'S BASKETBALL 18 VOLLEYBALL TENTATIVE RINK OPENING 19 20 BROOMBALL SKATE WITH SANTA AT CLEARWATER 21 BROOMBALL FLEET FEET WALKIN CLUB WEEKLY SOCI 22 VOLLEYBALL 23 24 CITY OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON 25 WARMING SHELTERS CLOSED SKATING RINKSOSE CHRISTMAS ai 26 27 BROOMBALL BOOT HOCKEY n 28 BOOTHOCKEY TOURNAMENT SKATING LESSONS BROCMBALL 29 GAMES & RACES AT THE RINKS 30 SCAVENGER HUNT AT WARMING SHELTERS 4 -MAN HOCKEY 31 NEW YEARS EVE AT NOON - WARMING December, 1992 January , 1993 11 Sunday Monday 1 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS BROOMBAOLL SUMMER SOFTBALL INFO AVAILABLE Tuesday 2 TINY TOTS VOLLEYBALL SKATING LESSONS CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM Wednesday 3 TINY TOTS MEN'S BASKETBALL 4 MAN HOCKEY Thursday 4 TINY TOTS VOLLEYBALL MEN'S BASKETBALL DOG OBEDIENCE FLEET FEET WALK APRNR CONNI.7 PM Friday 5 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS GAMES & FITNESS VOLLEYBALL Saturday 6 BANDY 7 6007 HOCKEY 8 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS 9 TINY TOTS VOLLEYBALL SKATING LESSONS 10 INY TOTS EN'S BASKETBALL 4- MAN HOCKEY 11 TINY TOTS MEN'S BASKETBALL OBEDIENCE FLEET FEET WALK VOLLEYBALL SKATING LESSONS 12 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS GAMES & FITNESS VOLLEYBALL 13 14 BOOT HOCKEY 15 TINY TOTS SKATING LESSONS WELCH VILLAGE SKI TRIP 16 TINY TOTS VOLLEYBALL CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM 17 TINY TOTS MEN'S BASKETBALL 18 TINY TOTS MEN'S BASKETBALL DOG OBEDIENCE FLEET FEET WALK VOLLEYBALL 19 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS GAMES & FITNESS VOLLEYBALL 20 21 22 TINY TOTS FLEET FEET & FREE WHEELERS IN -LINE SKATING 23 TINY TOTS VOLLEYBALL 24 TINY TOTS BASKETBALL 25 TINY TOTS MEN'S BASKETBALL DOG OBEDIENCE 26 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS GAMES & FITNESS VOLLEYBALL 27 28 CABIN FEVER RELIEF TEDDY BEAR BAND 2:00 PM DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM 29 30 31 Sunday 'Monday 1 TINY TOTS Tuesday 2 TINY TOTS VOLLEYBALL CITY COUNCIL 6:30 Wednesday 3 TINY TOTS BASKETBALL Thursday D N DOG OBEDIENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL ADV. RECREATION PARKS, NAT.RES. COW 711M Friday 5 Saturday 6 7 MN. NORTH STARS TRIP 8 TINY TOTS 55 /ALIVE 1 -5 PM 9 TINY TOTS VOLLEYBALL 55 /ALIVE 1 -5 PM 10 TINY TOTS 11 TINY TOTS DOG OBEDIENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL 12 VOLLEYBALL 13 SPRING PROGRAM REGISTRATION 14 TIMBERWOLVES TRIP 15 16 VOLLEYBALL CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM 17 BASKETBALL 18 Al � p,�,t,,t 19 VOLLEYBALL 20 21 22 23 VOLLEYBALL 24 BASKETBALL 25 26 VOLLEYBALL 27 28 29 30 31 February, 1993 March, 1993 18 CITY OF EAGAN 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MN 55122 EAGAN NEWS DECEMBER 1992 VOLUME 15 NO.4 PHONE: 681 -4600 TDD #: 454 -8535 THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY 1993 EAGAN CITY BUDGET The City of Eagan is finalizing its budget for 1993. The proposed City budget for 1993 is $12,453,600 as compared to $11,557,190 in 1992. The City has many challenges in producing a balanced budget and holding the line on spending. Eagan is growing at a rate of approximately three percent per year. An increasing population means an increasing demand for services. A flat budget would result in a reduction of services per capita. City government also the same cost increases that indi- . ces dual households do in purchasing goods and services. Prime examples of these are insurance and energy rates. The City has met these challenges and continues to hold spending down. Eagan is the lowest spend- ing city per capita of cities with a popula- tion over 30,000. In recent years, the City has ranked between 75 and 80 among the 85 metro cities in total tax rate. While the City strives to keep its spending down, other factors affect prop- erty tax rates to city residents. Past legis- lative actions will reduce the property tax class rate on commercial/industrial prop- erty and also reduce the number of property tax classes on residential property. The result of these actions could mean that the proportional rate on residential property may go up even though City government spending is controlled and property values remain constant. Another factor that affects property tax rates is that some properties will in- crease in value. While the increase in the value of a property is desirable from an investment standpoint, the same increase in value will result in a higher property tax burden to the property owner. The total revenue collected from prop- erty taxes is divided among many jurisdic- tions. Truth in taxation estimates show that property tax estimates are distributed in the following manner: 54.7% to the School District (District 196), 23.8% to Dakota County, 18.1% to the City, and 3.4% goes to other jurisdictions such as the Mosquito Control District and the Metro- politan Council. The share the school district takes varies from district to district. On a typical residential property in the Eagan, the City's portion of the property tax bill is less than one dollar per day. The City continually strives to en- sure that its services are cost conscious and cost effective. Additionally, levels of ser- vice are being re- examined on a regular basis to ensure that the appropriate level of service is provided at the least cost to residents. While property taxes continue to increase, the City is doing what it can to keep its share down. HOLIDAY HOURS Eagan City Offices will observe the following schedule during the upcoming holiday season. Offices will be open the regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Wriday, except for Thursday, December 24, when the offices will close at noon, and Friday, December 25, and Friday, January 1, 1993, when the offices will be closed the entire day. In case of emergency, the Police Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. INSIDE Advisory Com miss i on Open ? ... Ai rport Issues ..... 3 Rabies Clinic.......'. ........! 4 ' Snow Removal Information ....,5 Cable TV.:! ................ .....'.....6 Library News. ......'. ........: 7 Forestry Winter Tree .9' Water Conrvation..... . ......!... Hero Highlights.. :. ......... ........ ... ACCESSIBLE CITY PROGRAMS City of Eagan staff members are currently analyzing programs and ser- vices offered by the City in order to determine that they are accessible to persons with disabilities. As a part of the analysis, we are seeking sugges- tions from persons with disabilities. Ifyou are a person with a disabil- ity and have a suggestion as to how a particular City service or program can be made more accessible, please con- tact Holly Duffy at 681 -4600 (TDD number for persons with hearing or speech impairments: 454- 8535). CITY OF EAGAN Mayor: Thomas Egan Councilmembers: Pat Awada Pam McCrea Tim Pawlenty Ted Wachter C10 CITY BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMISSION OPENINGS Interested residents are encouraged to apply for positions onthe City's Advisory Planning Commission; Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commis- sion; Joint Burnsville/Eagan Cable Communications Commission, Airport Relations Committee; Economic Development Commission and Solid Waste Abatement Commission. A number of appointments will be made to each commission/commit - tee. ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION The Advisory Planning Comnussion meets the fourth Tuesday ofeach 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 Comnussion 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 joint Burnsville/Eagan cable television system. AIRPORT' RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Airport Relations Committee regularly meets the second Tuesday month to review airport issues within the City of Eagan and to recommend 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 ECONO DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The Economic Development Commission regularly meets the fourth Tuesday ofeach month to review policies and issues p to economic development and redevelopment in the City of Eagan. Members each represent different categories of business interests. Applicants must either reside inordobusinessin the CityofEagan. SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION The Solid Waste Abatement Commission reguIarly',meets the fourth Tuesday of each month to review waste management issues/policiesiwhich includes'the Eagan recycling program Members include business and hauling community representa- tives and residents: .......... ............................... ........... ............................... ........... ............................... APPLICATION PROCEDURE Present appointees to commissions and committees may apply for reappoint- ment and will 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 should submit a letter expressing their interest to the City Administrator, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN ! 55122 `before December 31, 1992. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to be held the evening of Tuesday, January 12 , 1993. Appointments will be considered at the January 19, 1993 City Council m eeting. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities participating in City activities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. 2 • MUNICIPAL ELECTION The first even -year election for mu- nicipal offices resulted in four -year council seats to Sandra Masin and Shawn Hunter. Masin received 11,849 votes and Hunter received 7,199. Other vote totals for coun- cil included: John Griggs, 5,749; Roy Wallace, 3,514; Mark Miller, 3,290; Ray Bohn, 3,061; John Parranto, 2,965 and Robert Manning, 2,639. Masin and Hunter will fill the Coun- cil seats of Pam McCrea and Tim Pawlenty, both of whom decided not to run for another City Council term. A special thank you goes to Pam and Tim for their years of public service to the City of Eagan as Council members and as members of the City's Advisory Planning Commission, eleven years for Pam and five for Tim. This was also the first election for two new legislative districts and two new county commissioner districts in Eagan. I- R candidates Tim Commers and Tim Pawlenty will represent Districts 38A and 38B. DFLer Deanna Wiener is the senato elect from District 38. Patrice Bataglia ai� Dee Richards are county commissioners- elect from Districts 3 and 4. All of the newly elected will assume office in January ELECTION TURNOUT A total of 28,285 registered Eagan voters voted on November 3, 1992, or 74% of total registered vot- ers. Precinct 11, Northview Elemen- tary had 83% turnout, Fire Station 4 on Dodd Road had 81% and Fire Station 5 on Galaxie had 80 %. Pre- cinct 2, Quarry Park Shelter, had the lowest turnout - 60 %. There were 6,116 new registra- tions on election day. Approximately 27,000 voted in person and 1,200 voted absentee. The increased number of pre- cincts resulted in a shorter wait at the polls and greater availability of park- ing space. With the exception of the three precincts of greatest turnout, voting was steady throughout the day and the anticipated evening rush did not occur. • SHOP EAGAN BUSINESSES As a city, Eagan cannot recommend one business over another, but we can recommend Eagan businesses as a group. From time to time, residents contact the City asking why one business or another is not currently in the City or why they have to drive elsewhere for a product or service. While many factors affect a business' deci- sion to locate in one place over another, one of the biggest factors is perceived buying power on the part of the public. At 50,000 people, Eagan is one of the ten largest cities in the state and the City's professional and dual income households put its median family income well above average. By shopping in Eagan whenever you can, you help to demonstrate to retail- ers that Eagan is an important market for their goods and services. So shop Eagan businesses. Your buying decisions will help insure that Eagan's retail and service community will continue to grow to meet j our needs. BIRTH OF A THEATRE The location of a theatre in Eagan is a significant economic development goal of the City. The Dakota Civic Theatre is a non - profit, performing arts center which opened its doors in the Yankee Square Shopping Center for its first season in November. The theatre is combining the talents of professional and amateur per- formers and artists from throughout Da- kota County as well as numerous contribu- tions of time and resources to bring the 199 seat theatre to life. In addition to the five plays by the theatre company, the performance space will be home this year to a variety of arts and performance groups ranging from dance companies to musical groups to church holiday programs. The theatre lobby also serves as an art gallery featuring the work of many local artists. The Dakota Civic Theatre is starting small, but with the support of the community, it can become a valuable asset and important component of City and all of Dakota County. If you sh to help, become involved or want more information, contact the Dakota Civic Theatre at 686 -7277. THINGS THAT GO ROAR IN THE NIGHT DO AIRPORT NOISE COMPLAINTS MATTER? Many residents who are bothered by aircraft noise use the MAC Noise Complaint Hotline. Many others do not, but whether they use it or not, residents often wonder whether calling the airport matters. It does matter. While calling the Noise Hotline typically does not result in an immediate change in aircraft operations, not calling can result in a perception that noise does not matter in certain neighborhoods around the airport. When considering noise abatement policies, the airport considers measured noise levels, modeled noise analyses and operational issues. Noise complaint data adds qualitative information in approaching policy. Do complaints come from departures or arrivals, engine run -ups, low overflights, flights outside the corridor or some other cause? Because the numbers of complaints can be manipulated by people trying to complain their noise problem away, such information is secondary to more quantitative data. If you are bothered by aircraft noise, however, you should still voice your concerns. Noise complaints are like voting, they permit you to be heard. They are also like chicken soup. They may not help, but they certainly cannot hurt. If you wish to complain about 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. SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM ENTERING SECOND PHASE Homeowner selection has been completed for the second phase of the Metropolitan Airports Commission's Part 150 Sound Insulation Program. The MAC program is part of a federal noise abatement funding program and is available to residents within the Ldn 65 noise contour, a national standard prescribed by the Federal Aviation Administration. Thirteen homes in the northern portion of the Country Home Heights subdivision will begin the design review phase this winter with construction to occur next spring and summer. The homes selected make up most of the remaining properties in the original eligible area for the Part 150 Program. In 1993, it is anticipated that the FAA will approve a larger eligible contour which will include more of Country Home Heights and the McKee Addition on Lexington Avenue. When that approval is received, applications will be forwarded to those homeowners as well. Since there are not sufficient funds to insulate all eligible homes at once, the City of Eagan will continue to conduct an annual lottery from among interested residents. EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Eagan Airport Relations Committee is a citizen advisory body to the City Council. The Committee meets monthly to discuss airport planning and airport noise issues. The meetings are open to the public and take place at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Eagan Municipal Center. Agendas are published in "Eagan This Week" and the meetings are cablecast on Government Access Channel 16. l The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment without regardto race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status with regard p ublic assistance 3 PET A HEARTWARMING TAIL FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Animal Control Officer Kathleen Gilbertson It was a bitter cold day when Susan, a resident of Eagan, was driving home from her night job about 7:00 a.m. As she crossed Cedar Avenue Bridge, Susan saw a collie wandering and limping on the bridge. Susan stopped and called to the dog. The dog limped over to her and Susan helped her into her car. Susan drove home and called our police department. I responded to the call. I could tell that the dog had been out on her own a very long time. She was very thin and her coat was completely matted with burrs which were festering into her skin. She had a large rip in her leg. However, even though she was in pain, she was very good with us. With the help of Susan and a neighbor, I loaded the collie into my van and took her to the City's veterinarian, Dr. Fitz. The dog was not in very good condition and, in addition to her other problems, her pelvis was injured -- but she was full of heart and loge. Dr. Fitz thought she would take a long time to heal. I asked him to treat her for the night and we would talk in the morning. I thought about the wound that night and the long time it would take to recover. I kept thinking about how she had survived the weeks without food and the accident on bridge. "She wanted to live," I told myself. The next day at work, I told the collie's story to Laurel, our receptionist who worries about all the animals who have no homes and all the animals I pick up. Laurel said, "I'll pay for part of her vet's bill." After that, it was like a miracle. I went to the Chief of Police and he contributed and then so did the police officers and staff. That same day, I told the story to Kristi, another employee of the City of Eagan, and told her I was looking for a home for the collie. Kristi said, "Of course, I'll take her." The next day was Saturday and I went to the hospital to help shave the collie's coat so that her skin wounds could be treated. It took hours and the collie never complained. Kristi picked her up and took her home to meet her Champ, another dog who had been abandoned. It's been a little over a month now since "Sophie" went home to live with Kristi and her family. Sophie is still bald and her wounds are still healing. But she's wearing a warm dog sweater, walking pretty well, going up and down stairs two legs at a time and kissing both Kristi and Champ a lot. Happy holidays to all the good samaritans who made this happy ending possible: Susan, her neighbor, Laurel, the Chief, all the police officers and office staff, the vet's staff, and, of course, Kristi. THE 1993 EAGAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMEN COMING We are making every effort this year to insure the accuracy of your direc- tory. If you are aware of any changes, additions, errors, or omissions, please let us know by completing this form and sending it to us. ❑ Add the following listing: ❑ Delete the following listing: ❑ Change my listing to: NAME ADDRESS PHONE Mail to: Eagan Volunteer Fire Dept. Telephone Directory 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 4 RABIES CLINIC -1993 DOG LICENSES The City of Eagan will sponsor a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on January 23, 1993. The vaccinations will be given from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fire Administration Building at 3795 Pilot Knob Road. The cost of the vaccination will be $8.00 per shot. 1993 dog licenses may be purchased at the same time. All licenses are due on or before February 20, 1993. Proof of a cur- rent rabies vaccination by a licensed veteri- narian is needed; the license cost is $5.00 if the animal is neutered or spayed or $10.00 if not. Licenses may also be purchased a the Eagan Municipal Center beginning the end of December, 1992. There is a late charge of $2.00 for licenses not renewed by February 20. Dogs must be licensed in Eagan when they are 6 months old or within 30 days of moving into the City. 1993 licenses from other cities may be transferred for $2.00 (proof of rabies vaccination is required). There is also a $2.00 charge to replace lost license tags. T DIRECTORY IS ATTENTION YELLOW PAGES ADVERTISERS!! We're compiling the 1993 Direc- tory now. One of the Firefighters will be in contact with you to help lay out plans for your advertising. If you have any questions on rates or space, please call Fire Administration at 681 -4770 (TDD #454- 8535). J SNOW AND ICE REMINDE • Winter has arrived and brings with it the Public Works Department's responsi- bility to perform its snow removal and ice control program in the fastest, most effi- cient and economical mannerpossible. 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 '92 -'93 snow season, this will bring our total to 12 mainline and 12 cul -de- sac routes, which will contain more than 210 miles of streets and over 500 cul -de- sacs or dead ends. CUL- DE-SAC PLOWING In order to complete our snow plow in the most efficient manner, the ii.l utes blic Works Department will be incorpo- rating the cul-de -sacs into our mainline routes. Depending on type of equipment, amount of snow, and other weather condi- tions, 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 load- ers will be used for cleanup and widening of cul-de -sacs to the curb line. EAGAN PARKING RESTRICTION NOV. 16 TO APRIL 16 6 A.M. TO 6 P.M. PARKING ALLOWED ODD DAYS I EVEN DAYS ODD SIDE EVEN SIDE EAGAN PARKING RESTRICTION To help make for easier and more efficient snow removal, the City Council re established parking regulations which in effect from November 15 to April 15 of each year. Based on an odd/even day system, the restriction is in effect from 6 a.ni. to 6 p.m. SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION 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 al- lowed on both sides of the street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Vehicles not in compliance with the new parking regulation may be 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 re- moval operations should be removed from this area. Garbage awaiting pickup should be at least 8 feet from the curbline. Mailboxes should be installed 48" above the street level and should not extend beyond the back of the curb. PLEASE BE SURE THAT RECY- CLABLE 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 op- eration and parking restrictions, please call 681 -4350 for a recorded message (TDD # 454- 8535). COUNTY ROAD PLOWING Snow removal on the following roads is the responsibility of the Dakota County Highway Department: Lone Oak Road ( #26) Yankee Doodle Road ( #28) Diffley Road ( #30) Cliff Road ( #32) Pilot Knob Road ( #31) Lexington Avenue (#43) Any calls pertaining to snow and i� control on these county roads should be directed to the Dakota County Highway Department 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 effi- cient manner possible. THANK YOU! ADOPT -A- HYDRANT Due to recent snowfall, the Eagan Fire Department is requesting area residents o "adopt. a- hydrant" in their neighborhood to ensure that fire hydrants are clear of snow and not blocked by vehicles throughout the year i'Any delay in getting water 'aria fire canendanger lives and 'novelty. If you would like to adopt a hydrant near your Department at 681 -4770. If you need to report any leaky hydrants, please call the Water Department at 681 -4300 (TDD #454 - 8535). home, 'call the Eagan Fire CABLE TV ... AVOID FRUSTRATION -- CALL THE CABLE COMPANY BEFORE BUYING TELEVISION GEAR The City's cable coordinator periodically receives complaints from disgruntled cable subscribers who have purchased new electronic equipment, only to find that it did not actually satisfy their intended cable needs. With the holidays fast approaching, many consumers are considering purchasing a new "universal" remote control or a "cable ready" television or VCR. This is a word to the wise before buying. "Cable ready" means different things for each manufacturer and thus, despite the equipment being labeled as such, it may not actually provide the complete compatibility desired with the cable system, no matter what the salesperson may say. Even though a new "universal" remote will combine the use of several remotes, the elimination from your cable bill for the use of "remote service" will not be accomplished. It is Cable TV North Central's billing practice to charge for the "remote service," and not the actual remote control device. Some of these issues might be eliminated with the passage of the new cable bill (see related article). However, until the FCC does create a standard for "cable ready," and address other billing rate issues, you are advised to contact Cable TV North Central, 483- 9999, and specifically describe your intended purchase(s). The customer service represen- tatives should be able to explain how the new cable ready TV set, remote or VCR will interact with the system, and how it addresses your intentions. Also, ask how, if at all, the new gear will alter your household's cable bill or operations. r STAY INFORMED ON YOUR CITY G'OVERNMENT TUNE IN CHANNEL 16 . Thel City of Eagan cablecastsits meetings on the Government Access Chanmel • #I6 The fotiowing is a listing of the monthly program schedule: CTI'Y COUNCIL PARK & REC COMMISSION CABLE COMMISSION FLAMM COMNIISSION AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMI"l` EE Cablecast Live Recablecast Recablecast 6:30 p.m. a.ni 6:00 p.m.:: 7:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m 6 :00 a.m. Meetiagplayback dines pre grarnmrng schedules Cablecast Live Recablecast Recablecast Cablecast Live Recablecast Recablecast Cablecast Live Recablecast Recablecast •Cableca`st Live • Recablecast Kecablecast 1st & 3rd Tuesday Next Day,. Weds. Next Day, Weds. lst Thursday Following Monday Following Monday 2nd Thursday Following Monday Following Thursday 4th Tuesday Next Day, Weds. Next, Day, Weds. 2nd Tuesday 4 th Monday 4th Monday 7 :00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 6 :00 p.m. 7:00 p.m 11:00 a.m 6 :00 p.m. `1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 6 :00 p.m. subject to change -- please check Channe116 for current 6 THE CABLE TELEVISIO. CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT OF 1992 What does the new cable bill mean to Eagan cable consumers? The answer -- not much immediately, perhaps a lot eventu- ally, but it depends. What has been touted as consumer protection legislation, with one of its main intentions to assist consum- ers with their cable bills, may eventually do that, but not immediately. The 1992 cable bill has directed the Federal Communications Commission to undertake 24 proceedings. The proceed- ings, or rule makings, will consequently establish the framework and standard with which to govern the cable industry. This process has already started to happen, and for the most part, hopefully will be resolved within the next six to twelve months. How- ever, even with the rulings, it can be as- sumed certain provisions of the bill will be contested in court, which might delay fie actual results of the bill. Until the FCC releases its rulings, there will be uncertainty as to the impact the bill will have on the City's subscribers. However, it can be expected that the City and its Cable Commission will participate in the FCC's process, presenting informa- tion and thereby asserting the consumers' viewpoints to the FCC. In the interim, for your information, here is a list of some of the bill's key areas: rate regulation -- which services and tiers, what are "reasonable/unreasonable" rates, and the governing authority; customer and technical service standards; consumer elec- tronics equipment compatibility; and pre motion of competition. Stay tuned for further details. If you have questions, please call the City's cable coordinator at 681 -4608 (TDD # 454- 8535). • SOD DAMAGE During snow and ice control opera- tions, especially early in the fall or late in the spring when the ground is not frozen, boulevard sod on City rights -of - -way adja- cent to homeowners' properties is occa- sionally damaged. The City of Eagan personnel operate plows as carefully as possible while remov- ing snow to give the best service to all residents. Mountable curb is located through- out our city so that driveways can be placed at any location. It is hard to find the valley or edge of the curb because of the design of mountable curb. Again, equipment operators make every attempt to prevent damage; but, un- fortunately, some damage will occur. In the case of a heavy wet snow storm, the problem is compounded by difficulty steer- ing and the slipping and sliding of our plowing equipment.Many concerned prop- erty owners assist in resolving this problem by installing readily available, inexpensive delineation markers or wood stakes along le e property edge behind the curb. Ifyour sod has been damaged on City right -of -way adjoining your property, please contact our Maintenance Facility offices at 681 -4300 (TDD # 454 -8535) and let us know.Your address will be placed on a list and repairs will be made in the spring after the snow season. FOOD BASKETS ..................... ............................... Each year the Community Action Council sponsors a Thanksgiving food basket program to provide traditional Thanksgiving dinners to needy fami- lies in Dakota County. Five years ago, a tradition of giving to this program began in City offices and has grown steadily ever since. What started out in 1988 as 10 complete Thanksgiving dinners has turned into donations of food and cash near $900 in 1992. The food drive has been very successful and City stafftxem- bees point with pride as each year Mu- nicipal Center and Maintenance Facil- ity employees try and outdo the previ- ous year's donations. The steady in- crease will likely end sometime; ! but, regardless of the amount, the employ - ees believe it's a tradition well worth keeping. YOUR L i �H�ECK IT WESCOTT GALLERY During November and December the Wescott Gallery is pleased to present drawings and sculpture by Gary Fairbrother. This display is a visual expression of ideas and feelings entitled "Evidence" and can be viewed during library open hours. The Gallery is located on the lower level of the library. STAFF TRAINING On December 18, all library staff will be involved in a day of training. This annual training is a way for library staff to learn together and exchange ideas and knowledge that is then passed on to the library user. All Dakota County Libraries will be closed on December 18 and will reopen on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Regular hours of the library are Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Through May the library is also open on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. COMING SOON...DIAL UP ACCESS The Dakota County Library will soon offer 24 hour /7 days per week dial -up access to its online catalog. The same catalog features currently available in our libraries will be available from your home, office or school. There will be no charge unless you ordinarily pay long distance rates to dial the library. Complete information and instructions will be available in your library. DID YOU KNOW... - -you may renew books 24 hours a day by calling 452 -6666 - -you may place a request for library materials using a library terminal - -you may rent best sellers for $.15 per day - -you can be a library donor with gifts of books or money, or memorials to individuals or organizations - -you can join the Friends of the Library and be a member of an active, interested group of volunteers - -you can become a volunteer in library card FREE, that gives you access to all libraries in the metro area and most libraries in the state DISPLAY YOUR HOUSE NUMBER PLEASE HELP YOUR FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS LOCATE YOUR HOME IN CASE OF AN EMER- GENCY! For your family's safety, please check your house numbers. Are they clearly legible from the street? Do they need repainting or replacing? Are they hidden by landscaping or other obstructions? If you live in a townhouse or multiple resi- dence, do the numbers clearly refer to each separate residence? Hopefully, emergency personnel will never have to locate your home, but if they do, it will be extremely important that they can locate it quickly. As a homeowner you can help con - trol Dutch Elm disease and Oak Wilt in your community by learning about the role of Elm and Oak firewood in spreading these diseases and by checking your wood- pile for Elm and Oak wood. Dutch Elm Disease is caused by a fungus that lives and grows inside Elm trees. Elm Bark Beetles spread Dutch 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 lay their eggs under the bark. One adult generally produces 50 to 80 eggs. When the eggs hatch in diseased wood the emerging beetles can carry Dutch Elm disease and infect healthy elm trees. Elm wood can serve as breeding sites as long as the bark is intact whether it's still on the tree or cut up as firewood. By destroying the breeding sites be- fore new beetles emerge fewer beetles will Occasionally, during snow and ice control operations, damage to residential mailboxes occurs. In most cases, mailbox posts are bro- ken 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 de- signed 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 Mainte- nance Facility of mailbox damage. Each mailbox is inspected and the city policy is: if our snow and i� 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 dam- age, it is the resident's responsibility to repair it. Equipment operators make every at- tempt to avoid contact with any mailboxes, but the City has a responsibility to remove snow from curb to curb and mailbox dam- age can result. FIREWOOD STORAGE MAILBOXES survive to pass on the disease. For this reason removing all Elm wood is very important. The Elm Bark Beetles are most active from about April 1 to September 15 so it is important to either get rid of all Elm firewood or completely debark during this period. Burning Elm firewood kills the beetle larvae and effectively eliminates the breeding site. Overland spread ofOak Wilt is infre- quent but does occur. Wood from Red Oaks infected with Oak Wilt disease can support fungal spore mats. If insects (most likely picnic beetles) visit this wood, they can pick up the fungus on their bodies and infect healthy Oak trees. Any Red Oak firewood, including Pin Oak, with bark intact, should be wrapped with heavy 4 to 6 mil plastic from April 15th to July 1st. Wood from White and Bur Oaks need no special treatment since the fungus is not likely to produce the spore mats on these types of wood. During especially heavy wet snow removal, special precautions are taken to prevent damage. Mailboxes should be installed as per U.S. Postal Service dimensions which is a height of 48" above street level and should not extend beyond the back curb. We receive many calls from resi- dents with problems with non - delivery of mail. If you receive a notice from the post office requesting more snow removal near your mailbox, please help us in any way you can by "adopting" your mailbox per- sonally and 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 cleanup and scrap- ing operations which are important in pre- venting injuries, accidents, and property damage. THANKS! 8 CITY AWARDED THREE. FORESTRY GRANTS In 1992, the City ofEagan applied for and was awarded three forestry grants through theMinnesotaDepartmentofNatu- ral Resources, Division of Forestry. An "America the Beautiful" chal- lenge grant will provide $1,000 assistance for the printing of two public forestry bro- chures entitled "Landscaping for Wild- life" and "Tree Planting for Energy Con- servation." These new brochures should be available by January. The second grant was awarded under a Small Business Ad- ministration program and will offer $5,000 cash assistance for landscaping at the Eagan Municipal Center. The third grant is being made available through the "Minnesota Releaf" Program. This $4,000 grant will be used to help fund a tree planting for energy conservation pilot project. The Eagan Forestry Division will continue to investigate similar kinds of programs and partnerships that can benefit the community and provide alternatii funding sources for municipal forestry se vices. ELECTRONIC WATER METERS ........................... ............................... The City of Eagan is 'upgrading. the ; water Meter reading and billing system. This automatic meter reading and billing system will result in in- creased meter reading accuracy, read- ing efficiency, and cost savings: The Utility Department is presently install- ing new electronic water meters in area homes around Woodgate and areas that lie within the boundaries oftliffltOid on the south, 35E on the west, Diffley Road blithe north and Lexington;; Av enue on the east. There is no charge for the new water meter or its installation: We would appreciate affected residents' cooperation; in makingmeterchangeaver appointments, and having • the water meter accessible to meter installation personnel. 'Phis newsletter is printed int': recycled paper .... • di PROTECTING TREES HOMEOWNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR TREE ROM ANIMAL DAMAGE MAINTENANCE IN STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY This year's early and heavy snowfall may lead to increased tree damage caused by animals, primarily rabbits and mice. These animals will feed upon the bark and twigs ofyoung trees when other food sources become scarce. During winters with ex- tended duration of snow cover, mice and rabbits sometimes become desperate for food and turn to stripping the bark and buds off trees. Rabbits will feed above the snow while mice may feed above or below the snow. If bark is removed from all around the tree's trunk, it will die. This damage is know as girdling. You can protect the trees by placing a cylinder of 1/4 inch mesh hardware cloth around their base. Be sure to wrap the tree high enough so rabbits can't get at it while standing on the snow. This mesh cylinder must be placed 2 - 3 inches below the soil or mulch so that mice can not dig under it to feed on the bark. Wire mesh may be somewhat expensive if you are wrapping Illtr numbers of trees, but the mesh is isable. Chemical repellents are also avail- able and may be the best way to prevent damage from larger animals like deer which browse on the upper portions of trees. WINTER PRUNING Winter is a good time to prune shade trees, especially oaks. Oak trees can safely be pruned without the risk ofbeing infected by Oak Wilt. Oak Wilt is a fungal disease that threatens the lives of all species of oaks. Since the Oak Wilt fungus is dor- mant during the winter, no new infections will occur. Pruning wounds made during the winter do not need any special treat- ment such as tree wound paint. There are several advantages to prun- ing in the winter besides the absence of Oak Wilt activity. Because deciduous trees have lost their leaves, the visibility in the crown of the tree is much greater. There- fore, it is much easier to see which branches need pruning. When the ground is frozen, falling branches, and branches dragged *cross the lawn, will not damage turf and yard plants. The removal of dead branches also eliminates wood with insects and dis- ease infestations further reducing the in- fection of healthy wood. Eagan ordinances require property owners to be responsible for pruning and maintaining trees within public street rights-of-way adjacent to their property. Trees must be properly trimmed to provide necessary visibility for the safe and effi- cient movement of vehicles and pedestri- ans. Trees must not block the visibility of any street signs or the illumination of street lights. Mature trees growing along the right -of -way must also be pruned so that all branches are at least 13.5 feet above the street surface and at least 8 feet above the ground for all other public places. The City of Eagan is currently send- ing notices to affected property owners advising them of the City's ordinance and requirements for proper tree pruning. The pruning maybe done by the property owner or any tree contractor who has been li- censed by the City (a list of licensed con- tractors may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Center, 681- 4600). Any tree not properly pruned within the time allowed by the notice will be subject to maintenance by the City or its designated contractor. The cost ofany such work performed by the City will then be assessed to the property owner through an additional tax assessment. It is the goal of the Eagan Public Works and Forestry Departments to have all of the trees along street rights -of -way properly pruned by mid - winter. This time schedule should not cause great inconve- nience to any property owners since winter is an appropriate time for pruning. PROTECTING TREES AND SHRUBS FROM WINTER DAMAGE SUN SCALD Winter conditions can cause dam- age to trees and shrubs in several ways. Sun scald is one form of damage directly related to cold temperatures. On cold winter days, the sun can heat up the bark on the south or southwest side of the tree to the point where the frozen plant cells thaw and become active. When the sun goes behind a cloud or building, the bark temperature drops quickly, killing the active tissue and leaving areas of dead bark on the tree's trunk. Young trees, newly planted trees, and thin barked trees are most susceptible to sun scald. Older trees are less subject to sun scald because the thicker bark can insulate the dormant tissue from the sun's heat. Sun scald can be prevented by wrap- ping the trunk with a commercial tree wrap paper, plastic trees guards, or any other light colored material. The wrap will reflect the sun and keep the bark at a more constant temperature. Wrap should be put on in fall and removed in spring after the last frost. ICE AND SNOW DAMAGE Ice and snow can also damage trees and shrubs by bending and breaking branches. Trees with multiple leaders such as upright arbor vitae, junipers, and clump form trees like birch are most susceptible to this type of damage. Small trees can be wrapped together with heavy twine or the leaders tied with strips of strong cloth or nylon stockings two thirds of the way above the plant's main crotch. This type of binding has more give than wire or rope and spreads the tension over a greater area on the stem. These wrap- pings must be removed in the spring to prevent girdling and allow free move- ment of the stem. Trees with large wide spreading branches or large multi - stemmed trees may have to be cabled together by a professional arborist. 9 WATER CONSERVATION ........ ............................... .................... ........................ ............................... ................... ...................................... ............................... ....................... FISH, SCHWANZ LAKES WILL NEED HELP BREATHING THIS WINTER Under a cooperative agreement between the Department of Natural Resources and the City, aeration units will be operating this winter on Fish Lake and Schwanz Lake. The purpose of lake aeration is to make sure that largemouth bass, crappies, bluegills, and other sport fish in the lakes can survive until the ice leaves in spring. Phosphorus entering the lake through the storm sewer system spurred the growth of algae and aquatic weeds this summer and fall. Many of these plants will 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 often an important source of oxygen. Lake oxygen levels plummet as a result, causing largemouth bass and other gamefish to suffocate and die while bullheads and other species tolerant of low oxygen conditions survive. The aeration unit helps prevent low oxygen levels under the ice by pumping water from the lake and carrying 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 way down. The aerated water is then returned to the lake. Remember to observe the "Thin Ice" warning signs and stay outside the fenced areas near the aerator if you venture out onto either lake this winter. THOMAS LAKE "MOWED" How does one put a 33 -foot, 5 ton weed harvester into a shallow lake with no developed boat landing? It's not as difficult as you might think. In October, the City worked with a contractor to launch a weed harvester in Thomas Lake to cut and remove rooted weeds that had grown during the summer. A temporary launch platform was constructed with panels designed for use as temporary roads and runways. Working on one 12 acre basin in the 44 -acre lake, over 300 cubic yards of weeds - about 60 dump trucks worth - were removed, along with the nutrients they contain. The City will monitor the cut and uncut parts of the lake during the next 6 months to determine the effectiveness of fall weed harvesting in removing nutrients and other pollutants from the lake. While Thomas Lake is near the top of the list of the City's water quality management priorities, its water quality is notoriously difficult to manage because of the lake's shallow depths and the large area that drains to Thomas Lake. Runoff from this area, which lies south of Wilderness Run Road and between Highway 3 on the east and Johnny Cake Road on the west, carries pollutants from residential neighborhoods to the lake through the storm sewer system. Weed harvesting is one more tool that the City will be able to use in trying to improve the lake's water quality. / If you need this information in an alternate form such as large print, braille 1 audio tape, etc., please contact the City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, t MN 55122, 681 -4600, (TDD phone: 454 -8535) I 10 LAKE PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE The City's Water Resources Co- ordinator is available to give informa- tional slide presentations on lake and wetland protection to neighborhood groups and associations, church and civic groups, and schools. The pre tations can be adjusted for virtually any level of understanding, and ar- rangements can be made for evening or weekend gatherings. Just call;: the Water Resources Coordinator at 681 4300 to make an appointment. PLAN TO IMPROVE SCHWANZ LAKE APPROVED For just over $200,000, the City - with cooperation from local residents and a grant from the Minnesota Pollution Co trol Agency - believes it can reverse tl gradual degradation of Schwanz Lake's water quality that has occurred over the last 12 years. After two years of work, a strategy to improve the lake's water quality was completed that combines a heavy em- phasis on public education with several small -scale projects to reduce nutrient con- tributions from the surrounding residential neighborhoods. These measures would be carried out in phases over the next four years and are expected to result in marked improvements in water clarity. Canoeists, waders, residents who fish and other park users will benefit. The City has submitted a grant appli- cation to the Pollution Control Agency's Clean Water Partnership Program for about $100,000 to help reduce the local costs for the project. The PCA is expected to decide whether to approve the grant request by January 1993. t The Eagan News is iistri four times a'year as<a public service; by the Eagan City Council. The newslet ter is prepared through the ofce of the City Administrator: HERO Highlights 41) Eagan Recycling Program Holiday Eco Tips The average American household wraps 30 gifts. Individually, that may not appear to pose a sub- stantial threat to the environment; but collec- tively, we consume nearly 28.5 million rolls /sheets of wrapping paper and nearly 17 million pack- ages of tags and bows per year in this nation (Garbage,Nov/Dec 1990). There are ways to reduce unnecessary packaging and the costs of overpackaging during the holidays. We hope that these ideas will help you reduce the costs and the amount of waste generated during the holiday season. Be creative and have fun! Recycled Paper A large amount of waste is produced each year a round the holidays. One way to reduce this waste is to purchase holiday cards, gift wrap and other papers made from recycled paper. The availability of recycled cards, gift wrap and other papers is increasing every year. A good assort- ment of items are available in local stores and catalogs. 0 Recycled Wrappings •o You can always fill your gift list with presents that do not require wrapping. Another way to wrap gifts without adding to the earth's disposal di- lemma is to create colorful wrappings from materials you already have in your home. • Paste old Christmas/holiday cards on old shop- ping bags • Use old maps, posters or calendar pages • Decorate brown paper bags or kraft papers with rubber stamps or cut sponges in your favor- ite holiday designs and colors. • Reuse wrappings and bows from gifts you re- eive. • You can avoid plastic ribbons and bows by using biodegradable decorative shoe laces, hair ribbons, cotton yarn, beads & buttons or dried/ silk flowers. 11 MATERIALS ACCEPTED IN THE EAGAN CURBSIDE & APARTMENT RECYCLING PROGRAM Cans: Tin and aluminum food and beverage containers. Please rinse and remove paper labels from tin cans. Place in paper bag or recycling container. Glass: Clear, Green and Brown food and beverage containers. Please rinse and remove caps, lids and rings. Do Not break glass. Colors maybe com- mingled. Place in paper bag or recy- cling container. Newsprint: Advertising inserts /sup- plements delivered with your paper are OK. Please bundle with string or place in paper grocery bag. Plastic Bottles: All plastic bottles with a neck. Please rinse and remove caps and pumps (throw them away). Place in paper bag or recycling con- tainer. Corrugated Cardboard: Please flat- ten and bundle 3' by 3'. Do not include: pizza boxes, cereal type boxes, pop/beer cartons, etc. December 1992 Magazines/Catalogs: Magazines and thin catalogs that are stapled at the fold. Please no junk mail or other glossy paper. Please place in paper bag or bundle with string kept sepa- rate from newspapers. Reminder: Materials must be separated by type unless your refuse hauler gives you specific instruc- tions. SOLID WASTE WATCHER 3 R's plus 1 Many people are familiar with the THREE R'S of waste management but the addition of the 4TH R may be something new. Our community has taken many active steps toward solving our waste disposal prob- lems and we would like to introduce yet another important step you can take. In addition to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle we want to add Respond! It's far better to reduce the toxicity and amount of solid waste in the first place than to cope with it after it has been created. Through source reduction, reuse, recycling (+ composting), and responding, many envi- ronmental benefits and cost savings can be realized. Just remember the four R's... Reduce Reduce the amount of trash discarded. Adopt practices that re- duce toxicity. Source Reduction is Waste Prevention! • When choosing between two similar products, select the one with the least unnecessary packaging. • When ever possible select grocery, hardware, and household items that may be available without packaging or in bulk. • Consider large economy -size items for household products that are used frequently, such as laundry soap, shampoo, baking soda and pet foods. In addition to reducing the amount of materials in the solid waste stream, reducing waste toxicity is another important component of source reduction. • Take actions that use nonhazardous or less hazardous components to accomplish the task at hand. • Learn about alternatives to household items containing hazardous substances. • If you need to use products with hazardous components, use only the amounts needed. Reuse Many products are designed to be used more than once. Reus- able products and containers often result in less waste. This helps reduce the cost of managing solid waste and often con- serves materials and resources. • Take and use a coffee mug or cup at work. • Cloth napkins, sponges, or dishcloths can be used around the house. • Look for items in refillable containers. Some bottles and jugs for beverages and detergents are made to be refilled or reused, either by the consumer or manufacturer. 12 • Recycle Recycling is more than just setting your glass, cans, and A giagazines out at the curb. Actually, the collection of recy- able materials represents just one arrow in the recycling symbol. "Closing the Loop" is as important to recycling as reindeer are to Santa's sleigh. The activities represented by the other two arrows must be in place for recycling to suc- ceed. The other two arrows represent - Remanufacturing of recyclable materials and the Purchase of recycled products. As a consumer, you can use your buying power to purchase items made from recycled materials and also those that are recyclable in our community recycling program. Respond 13 Compost Composting yard and food waste is another way you can reduce our dependence on landfills. Most yard wastes are currently banned from landfills and must be managed separately. When properly composted, these wastes can be turned into natural soil additives for use on lawns and gardens, and used at potting soil for house plants. Finished compost can improve soil texture, increase the ability of the soil to absorb air and water, suppress weed growth, decrease erosion, and reduce the need to apply commercial soil addi- tives. Respond to the solid waste dilemma by reconsidering waste - producing activities and by expressing preferences for less waste. o Educate others on source reduction and recycling practices. o Make your preferences known to manufacturers, merchants, and community leaders. Are you confused about the resin identification code on the bottom of plastic bottles and containers? The symbol of chasing arrows ac- companied by a numeral and a resin abbreviation is frequently misunder- stood to imply recyclability of the individual container. The code is used to identify the type of resin and not specifi- cally its recyclability. Most local recycling pro- grams do not use the code as an identifier for acceptance in recycling collections. Currently, in Eagan and throughout Dakota County, only plastic bottles with a neck are acceptable in the curbside and drop -off programs. While most bottles are made of HDPE ( #2) or PETE ( #1), some such as syrup bottles are made from PP, Polypropylene ( #5). Identifying plastic for recycling must be done by the shape of the container and not its code number. BETE Christmas Tree Recycling Opportunities In 1992, residents of Dakota County must separate their Christmas trees from their garbage. To participate in Dakota County's Christmas tree recycling program: 1) bring your tree to a Dakota County Compost Site or other area compost sites, or 2) contact your trash hauler. There may be an extra charge if your hauler has a separate collec- tion. The Dakota County Compost Site Location is: 21/2 miles south of County Highway 42 on Pilot Knob Road, Lakeville. Dates of Operation: January 2 & 3 and January 9 & 10 Fees: $.75 per tree Hours: Please call 460 -8332 14 There are several reasons why only a small amount of plastic is actually being recycled. Market condi- tions, separation techniques and capabilities and high costs for collection and transportation are thillo three main factors which guide the recycling of many plastic products. In addition, because of the large variety of kinds of plastic it is difficult to dis- tinguish one type from another and to collect the large quantities of plastic which make recycling economically feasible. Pressure to find alternatives to producing plastic packaging and burying plastic waste increases each year. What can you do? Avoid purchasing plastic packaging and other plastic designed for disposal after one use. Reuse the plastic you buy as many times as feasible to avoid buying new plastic. Recycle what you can in your local recycling program. Additional compost sites are located in the City of Burnsville (Kraemers Landfill), for hours and fees, please call 890 -3248 and in the City of Inver Grove Heights (Pine Bend landfill) please call 457-2778. The Yardwaste Compost Facility in the City of Eagan has closed for the season and will not be reopened for Christmas tree collections. The site has been operated by R.D. Pecar & Co. Inc. in cooperation with Dakota County and the City of Eagan. •