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PARKS AND RECREATION
1992
SPRING PROGRAMS
CITY OF EAGAN
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
SPRING IN THE NATIVE PRAIRIE
An aftemoon for the family is being planned at the
Thomas Lake Park native prairie on Saturday, May 2, 1992.
Experience first hand what a rare treasure Eagan's prairie
provides to the community.
The event will begin by gathering everyone into the
classroom area adjacent to the Thomas Lake pavilion.
Preparation will be made for the prairie hike that follows.
A portion of the prairie will have been recently burned. A
close -up look at new growth will add a new dimension to
this nature prairie study series.
To reserve a spot for your family for this adventure,
please call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660.
DATE:
TIME:
FEE:
Saturday, May 2, 1992
Thomas Lake Park, 4425 Pilot Knob Road
Free
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, May 1, 1992
EARTH DAY WALK
Celebrate Earth Day by joining everyone on a beautiful
spring walk through the native prairie of Thomas Lake
Park. A variety of courses will be available from 1.5 to 5
miles in length. Enjoy nature's budding display and come
back for a picnic lunch. At the pavilion, there will be
displays and demonstrations covering a variety of
environmental topics concerning all of us here in Eagan.
Water quality, recycling, water treatment, backyard
composting, birds from the Raptor Center and much more
will be on hand.
Arbor Day festivities will be occurring at Wescott
Station Park in the morning (see details in the Eagan News
portion of this newsletter). What a great way to enjoy
Mother Earth here in Eagan; Arbor Day in the morning and
the Earth Day Walk in the afternoon.
DATE: Saturday, April 25, 1992
(Rain or Shine)
TIME: 12:00 Noon - 3:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
4425 Pilot Knob Road
FEE: $1.00 per person
(includes walk, lunch, prizes, displays)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: 4:30 P.M., Wednesday, April 22, 1992
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FEE: No charge
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ANOTHER EVENING
WITH THE STARS
Watch the stars come out along with planets and other
fascinating celestial bodies as Eagan Parks and Recreation
sponsors a star gazing night. Walter Hayes, a member of the
Minnesota Astronomical Society, will be our guide as several
high - powered telescopes take us on a tour of the springtime
sky in search of Jupiter and galaxies beyond.
Pre - registration is required by calling Parks and Recreation
at 681 -4660 by April 3. This activity is dependent upon a
clear night. Call Recreation Happenings at 681 -4670, Option
1, after 4:00 P.M., to determine if the event is postponed to the
back -up date or on as scheduled.
DATE: Monday, April 6
(Wednesday, April 8th is the back-up date)
TIME: 8:00 - 9:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
4425 Pilot Knob Road
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Call 681 -4660 by 4:30 P.M.,
Friday, April 3, 1992
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EAGAN FUN RUN
Come out and enjoy the fresh morning air of a spring day
in Minnesota by running in the Seventh Annual Eagan Fun
Run to be held on Saturday, May 2, 1992. Eagan's run is the
kick off of the Seventh Annual Groundpounders Grand Prix
Running Series. The cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville,
Lakeville, Farmington, Rosemount and Savage will also host
runs in the series.
Eagan's run begins at Trapp Farm Park and offers a two
mile and five mile run. Both runs begin at 8:00 A.M.
Prizes will be awarded to male and female participants in
the following age categories: 14 and under, 15 -19, 20-29,
30-39, 40-49, 50 -Over.
Registration forms will be available at the Eagan
Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road beginning March 14,
1992.
Pre - registration will be accepted until 4:30 P.M., May 1, •
1992. The fee for this event is $8.00 if paid during
pre - registration. The fee on Race Day is $10.00. An Eagan
Fun Run T -shirt is included in the fee.
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DISCOVER EAGAN
WALK CLUB
Enjoy the many miles of Eagan's paths through
arks neighborhoods and along the highline
dor. While you pile on the miles earn awards
for your dedication.
50 miles — Button
100 miles — Visor
200 miles — T -shirt
500 miles -- Pedometer
There is no charge to join or for the awards!
Just call Parks and Recreation to register at
681 -4660 and report your mileage regularly.
Plans for 1992 events are underway. Your
input is needed. The combined Walk/Bike Club
meetings take place on the third Monday of each
month at 7:00 P.M., in the Municipal Center, 3830
Pilot Knob Road..
The Earth Day Walk is scheduled for April 25.
Make walking even more enjoyable by helping
with these and other events. Call now!
MINNESOTA LANDSCAPE
ARBORETUM WALK
Stroll through the luscious grounds at the
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in
Chanhassen as the Discover Eagan Walk Club
journeys west to take in the spring blossoms.
Meet at the Eagan Municipal Center and car pool
to the Arboretum. Explore five miles of various
vegetation.
DATE: Saturday, May 9, 1992
(Rain or Shine)
TIME: Depart at 8:00 A.M.,
Eagan Municipal Center
Arrive at the Arboretum, 9:00 A.M.
LOCATION: Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Arboretum
Highway 5, Chanhassen
Admission to the Arboretum is $3.00
for ages 16 and up
REGISTRATION: Just show and go!
BICYCLING - EAGAN STYLE
Great opportunities for the whole family, all interests and
abilities. Take part in the events planned for 1992 by the
Eagan Bicycling Club. Meetings, long rides, short rides,
special events, regular rides and more!
RIDE INTO THE SUNSET
Regular Wednesday evening rides originating at the
Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Meet at 6:15
P.M., April 8 through May 13, 1992. (Summer rides will
be listed in the summer brochure) Join in on any or all!
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Keep track of your mileage as you ride and we will reward you
at various milestones.
50 miles - button
100 miles - visor
500 miles - T -shirt
Just register with Parks and Recreation and call in your miles.
It's that easy!
7:00 P.M. March 16
7:00 P.M. April 20
Noon April 25
7:00 P.M. May 9
All Day May 16
7:00 P.M. May 18
OTHER EVENTS FOR YOU TO MARK ON YOUR
CALENDAR
Bike/Walk Club meeting, Eagan
Bike/Walk Club meeting, Eagan
Earth Day Walk, Eagan
MS 50, Hopkins
Clean Air Bicycle Festival, Chaska
Bike/Walk Club meeting, Eagan
For more information contact Jon Oyanagi at Parks &
Recreation, 681 -4660.
MONTHLY EVENTS
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* *SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Bike to the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
Headquarters. An approximate distance of 10 miles round
trip. Meet at the Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob
* *SUNDAY, MAY 10
Take Mom on a ride to Fort Snelling! It is approximately 15
miles round trip. Admission to Fort Snelling is $3.00 /adults,
$1.00 /ages 6-15, 5 and under free.
We will depart from the Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob
Road, at 12:00 Noon and return around 4:00 P.M.
June through October events will be in the summer brochure.
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TINY TOTS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Tiny Tot program is designed to provide children ages 3, 4 and 5, the opportunity for social/recreational interaction and
growth.
Children are exposed to a variety of skills and learning experiences which include: crafts, storytelling, special events,
listening and sharing skills, and singing. The emphasis is on large and small group play, 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 March 23, 1992.
*Please Note: Registrations new to the Tiny Tots program begins on March 14, 1992. Children who participated in
Tiny Tots during the Winter, 1992 session may re -enter the program during the time period of March 9 through March
13, 1992.
DATES: March 23 - May 28, 1992 (No class on May 25, 1992) FEE: $75.00
TIMES AND LOCATIONS:
Rahn Park Building, 4425 Sandstone Drive
Section 1: Mon & Wed. 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Section 2: Tues & Thurs. 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
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, soccer, softball, baseball, 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
March 27, 1992.
Space is limited and preregistration is required.
DATES: Fridays, March 27 - May 22, 1992
(No class on April 17)
TIMES: 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
11:15 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
Fire Administration Bldg.
3795 Pilot Knob Rd.
FEE:
$20.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: , Wednesday, March 25, 1992
4:00 P.M., Friday, March 20, 1992
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Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Avenue
Section 3: Mon & Wed. 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Section 4: Mon & Wed. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Section 5: Tues & Thurs 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Section 6: Tues & Thurs 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
FITNESS AND FUN
Three year olds will experience stunts and tumbling, •
creative play, game activities, physical fitness and more
activities designed especially for them. The class will include
exposure to and practice with nerf balls, playground balls,
parachute play and more.
Each class works on a progressive level according to the
participant's ability. Increasing the child's motor skills,
improving coordination and FUN are the emphasis for the
program.
This is a child/instructor program 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 three years old by March 27, 1992.
Space is limited and pre - registration is required.
DATES: Fridays, March 27 - May 22, 1992
(No class on April 17)
TIMES: 10:15 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
Fire Administration Bldg.
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEE:
$20.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 25, 1992
Stimulate your child's imagination through stories, art, finger plays and movement activities. Discover the wonderful world of
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 S years old by
March 27, 1992
DATES: Fridays, March 27 - May 22, 1992 (No class on April 17)
TIMES: Section 1: 9:15 - 10:15 A.M. (Three year olds only)
Section 2: 10:30 - 11:30 A.M. (Four and five year olds)
LOCATION: Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Avenue
FEE: $20.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 25, 1992
CHILDREN'S EGG HUNT
Hop down the Bunny Trail to Ohmann Park for this
Special Event. Children ages 3 - 8 are invited to visit with
the Easter Bunny. An egg hunt with prizes for all will
start promptly at 1:00 P.M. Age groups will be: 3 & 4
years, 5 & 6 years and 7 & 8 year olds.
Special instructions will be given out upon arrival at
the park.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. (Adults
will not be allowed to help their child find eggs). Don't
•orget your camera!
Pre - registration is required by Wednesday, April 15, 1992
DATE: Saturday, April 18, 1992 (Rain or Shine)
TIME: 1:00 P.M. Sharp!
LOCATION: George Ohmann Park
4730 Pebble Beach Way
FEE: $2.00/per child
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 15, 1992
CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS
BASEBALL CLINIC
Meet the Eagan High Wildcats! Coach Bob Sadek, his staff and the 1992 edition of the Eagan High School Varsity Baseball
Team will conduct this fast -paced clinic for youth players, parents and coaches. Get the latest tips on playing ball the Wildcat
way. Hitting, throwing, fielding and base running will be covered. Enjoy a hot dog lunch as well. Baseball, hot dogs and the
Eagan Wildcats. How All- American! Bring your bat, glove and enthusiasm.
DATE: Saturday, May 2, 1992
•OCATIONS:
FEE:
TIME: Youth grades K3, their parents and coaches 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Youth grades 4 and up, their parents and coaches 11:45 AM - 3:00 PM
(From 11:45 - 12:45 everyone will eat)
Eagan High School fields, Braddock Trail (In case of rain, clinic will be held in the Eagan High School gym)
$1.00 per person (includes lunch and clinic)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 28, 1992
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BREAKFAST WITH THE
EASTER BUNNY
Here comes the Easter Bunny! Eagan Parks and
recreation in co- operation with the Silver Bell McDonald's
is happy to bring you breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
McDonald's is offering a Happy Meal breakfast of hot
cakes, sausage, small orange juice and a Happy Meal toy,
or cereal, milk, small orange juice and a Happy Meal toy,
for the price of $1.99 plus tax on that day only. After their
breakfast, children will receive a memento of their visit.
Parents please remember to bring your camera!
*Please note children must be accompanied by an
adult. Pre - registration is required.
DATE: Saturday, April 18, 1992
TIME: Between 8:30 A.M. and 10:00 A.M.
LOCATION: McDonald's, 1995 Silver Bell Road
FEE: $1.00 per child (does not include breakfast)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 15, 1992
SPRING BREAK BEACH PARTY
School is out for School Districts #191 and #196, so if you are
between the ages of 6 - 12 come on over to Bridle Ridge Park for a
fun -filled day at the "beach ". Games, food and good times are in store
for all who attend. Pizza and ice cream will be served for lunch.
Activities will be held outdoors, so dress appropriately for the
weather.
Pre - registration is required and space is limited.
DATE: Friday, April 10, 1992
TIME: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Bridle Ridge Park, 3990 Elrene Rd.
FEE: $8.50 per person (Includes supervision, pizza, beverages,
cream and all activities)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 8, 1992
1 ) SCHOOL'S OUT PARTY
Kids, ages 6-12 please join us on your day off from school as we
Celebrate Spring! Bring along some hard boiled eggs and well decorate
them. Also, bring along your favorite kite and we'll try some kite flying
(weather permitting). The day will be spent outdoors as much as
possible, so dress appropriately for the weather.
Pizza and ice cream will be served for lunch. Space is limited and
pre - registration is required.
DATE: Friday, April 17, 1992
TIME: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Sky Hill Park, 3590 Blue Cross Road
FEE: $8.50 per person (Includes supervision, pizza, beverages,
ice cream and all activities)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 15, 1992
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BABYSITTIINNI_LL TCHKEY •
The Eagan Women's Fire Auxiliary and the
Department of Parks and Recreation
co- sponsor baby sitting/latch key clinics. Boys
and girls ages 10 and older are encouraged to
participate.
The clinic covers the "how to" of baby
sitting, including age appropriate game
activities. An awareness of safety concerns
will be fostered. First aid will be emphasized.
The latch key portion covers safety concerns
for a child being home alone.
A light lunch will be served to the class
participants.
Space is limited and pre - registration
is required.
ice Saturday, April 4, 1992
9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
DATES:
TIME:
LOCATION: Community Room
Fire Administration Bldg.
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEE: $7.50
REGISTRATION
DEADLINES: 4:00 P.M., March 27, 1992
SAND VOLLEYBALL
The Department of Parks and Recreation
invites volleyball enthusiasts to "try out" the
new sand volleyball courts at Rahn Athletic
Fields. The nets will be set up as soon as the
courts are playable in the spring.
The courts will be available, first come
first served, through the month of May. As
with tennis courts, if players are waiting, play
is limited to one hour.
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Sand Volleyball leagues will be formed to
play during the summer. The May issue of
the Eagan Newsletter will provide specific
"how to enter a team" information. Emphasis
will be on co- recreational leagues.
To assist you to plan ahead, proposed
nights for league play are Mondays and
Fridays.
Sand volleyball provides a vigorous •
workout, a familiar game, and the opportunity
to get together with friends.
TRY IT OUT!
• 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 be 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: Thurs., Mar. 26 - May 28, 1992
TIMES: Beginner: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Novice: 7:15 - 8:15 P.M.
LOCATION:
O FEE:
$25.00
Community Room,
Fire Administration Bldg.
3795 Pilot Knob Road
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., March 24, 1992
EAGAN SENIORS -
Eagan Seniors meet several times each
month to visit with old friends, to welcome
new seniors to the Community, and to have
fun.
Pot luck lunches, group lunches at local
restaurants, and performances by guest
entertainment are frequent activities. The
group occasionally plays bingo or cards.
Another activity is the Seniors Coffee Club
which meets on the first and third Tuesday
each month at 9:00 A.M. at McDonald's
Restaurant on Silver Bell Road.
Owner /operators Kay and Tom Butler and
McDonald's staff Peggy Knudsen and Phyllis
Lange have been instrumental in the
development of this activity.
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walking meet as a group once a month. With
the approach of warm weather, this activity
will return to the outdoors, utilizing various
trails in the City.
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681 -4670
The new Recreation Happenings Hotline is on line! A menu of topics
has been set up so that residents can quickly hear specific information.
The menu and examples of messages are as follows:
#1 Today's Activities:
Weather related activity announcements, bus times, and other daily
program information is provided. This line is updated each day.
#2 Upcoming Special Events:
Information concerning activities that will happen in two or three weeks.
This line usually features community wide recreation programs.
#3 Seasonal Outdoor Facility Information:
The schedule for installation of tennis court nets, available open time on
sand volleyball courts, and parks that have new playground equipment,
are examples of the messages on this general information line.
#4 Shelter Building/Facility Reservation Information:
The "how to" of reservations for pavilion, 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 Association Information:
The hotline telephone numbers for youth athletics are provided as a
service to the community.
NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS
COACHES ASSOCIATION
Every child in sports deserves to have the best.
As a service to the community, the Department of Parks and
Recreation, in co- operation with area Youth Athletic Associations, sponsors
coaches certification clinics. Eagan Parks and Recreation staff are certified
instructors affiliated with the National Youth Sport Coaches Association.
NYSCA has developed a three year curriculum designed to benefit
coaches of youth sports. This certification program is used extensively
throughout the United States. Eagan is pleased to be a part of this program
and proud to be able to offer it to Eagan youth coaches.
The subject areas covered at each clinic include: The Psychology of
Coaching Youth Sports, Maximizing Performance and First Aid. First year
coaches also view a video tape presentation, individualized to specific
sports, that cover "Organizing A Fun and Interesting Practice" and
"Offensive and Defensive Techniques ".
Clinics for spring/summer sports will be held at the Eagan Municipal
Center. A fee of $15.00 is charged. Clinic dates are as follows:
Sat., Mar. 21, 1992
Mon., Mar. 23, 1992
Wed., Mar. 25, 1992
Sat., Mar. 28, 1992
Sat., Apr. 4, 1992
Mon., Apr. 6, 1992
Wed., Apr. 8, 1992
9:00 AM 1st yr certification, soccer & track
6:30 P.M. 2nd year certification, any sport
6:30 P.M. 3rd year certification, any sport
9:00 A.M. 1st year certification, softball
9:00 A.M. 1st year certification, baseball
6:30 P.M. 3rd year certification, any sport
6:30 P.M. 2nd year certification, any sport
CO- RECREATIONAL
TEAM TENNIS
This adult co- recreational tennis league is
offered for its 5th season of play. Teams in
the South of the River League comprised of
co- workers, couples, neighbors or a group
formed from a "draft" list.
Team rosters hold a minimum of two men
and two women, to a maximum of five men
and five women. Competitive and
recreational divisions are offered. Invitations
are extended to teams to enter the league to
represent Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan,
Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville,
Rosemount and Savage.
Matches are comprised of men's and
women's singles, men's and women's doubles
and one or two sets of mixed doubles. No ad
scoring is used and the match score is the
sum of all games won. Typically, a match is
completed in two hours.
Tennis courts in Eagan form the center of
league activity. Subject to the demographics
of the league, courts in other communities
may also be used.
An organizational meeting will be held to
enter teams into the league, to assess levels of
skill, and to organize "draft" teams.
Pertinent information:
Night of play:
Organizational meeting:
Start of League Play:
If you have a team or wish to be on the
draft list, call Eagan Parks and Recreation at
681 -4660. Don't miss out on a lot of fun!
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FEE:
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HORSESHOES
Join George Bush by participating in one
of the fastest growing sports in America.
Enjoy the beautiful outdoor courts at
George Ohmann Park, just east of Pilot Knob
Road and south of Cliff Road. Gordie
Schmidt, a State champion, will host a
regular pitching time on Wednesdays. You
can try out the sport for the first time, revive
a past interest, improve your picnic pitching
or stay on top of your current level. A great
lifetime sport for the whole family! No
registration necessary. Just show up!
DATE: Beginning May 20, running
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
through the summer
LOCATION: George Ohmann Park,
4730 Pebble Beach Way
No charge
Wednesday
Mid -May
Early June
EAGAN OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT
MAY 16 & 17, 1992
The first annual Eagan Open Tennis Tournament is planned for adult
(ages 18 and older) men and women. Brackets are planned for men's singles,
men's doubles, women's singles and women's doubles. The tournament
format guarantees two matches per participant in each bracket entered.
The tournament will be played at the Northview Athletic tennis courts.
Matches will be scheduled throughout the day on both Saturday and
Sunday.
DATES: Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17, 1992
TIMES: 8:00 A.M. Start
LOCATION: Northview Athletic Fields
FEE: $10.00 per bracket (One can of new balls)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., May 8, 1992
EAGAN MEN'S TENNIS LEAGUE
Parks and Recreation offers an open tennis league for men. Matches will
be played on courts throughout Eagan. Tuesday or Thursday evenings will be
selected for the night of play.
The format the league assumes, that is, team, doubles or singles
competition will be determined by the number of participants and what best
achieves the recreational needs of the group.
As is customary with a new tennis activity, disparity in levels of play
would be anticipated. A handicap system will be used to equalize the
opportunity to succeed!
A fee of $10.00 per participant will be charged to cover the costs of
administering the league. Other details of league interest will be discussed at
an organizational meeting in mid -May.
If you are interested in playing in Eagan's Men's Tennis League, call
Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660.
Information concerning the organizational meeting will be available in
early May.
ADULT SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL
Eagan Parks and Recreation organizes a variety of slow pitch softball
leagues for adults.
Games are played at Northview Athletic and Rahn Athletic fields. For the
majority of leagues, players on the roster must live or work full -time in
Eagan. For a complete registration packet stop by or call Eagan Parks and
Recreation at 681 -4660. Individuals wishing to get on an available players
list should also call 681-4660.
Leagues offered include: Mondays: Women's C & D, Men's Open Class
Tuesdays: Men's Daytime, Men's C & D
Co-Rec 11/12"
Wednesdays: Men's C & D
Thursdays: Men's Daytime, Men's Industrial C
and D, Men's 35/40 and Over
Also, any players or teams interested in a 50 and Over League should
contact Parks and Recreation for further information.
Returning teams register March 2 -20. New teams register March 23 -27,
on a fast -come, first- served, space - available basis.
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Pre - registration is required, bracket size is limited.
Fridays: Couples 14 ", Co -Rec 14"
Co-Rec 11/12"
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ATHLETIC FIELD
RESERVATIONS
It is anticipated that a limited amount of
field space may be available for "challenge
games" this summer. Location and day(s) of
week will be known by mid -May.
A fee of $25.00 is charged for a single
game 1 -1/4 hour reservation.
The fee is $50.00 fora two game time
block, 2 -1/2 hour reservation.
To reserve a field:
1. Call Parks and Recreation at least three
weeks prior to the date of the event.
2. Field availability will be verified.
3. Fees are due within 48 hours of the
inquiry.
4 The reservation is recorded upon receipt
of fees.
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Seasonal employment opportunities are
available in the Parks and Recreation Summer
programs. Recreation leaders and assistants
are needed in the following programs:
Summer in the Park, Tiny Tots Recreational
Activities, Recreational T -Ball and Eaganettes
Fun with Dance. Dates of employment are
from June 15 - July 31, 1992.
Applications will be accepted beginning
on March 14, 1992 through April 24, 1992.
All applicants must complete a City
application form. The forms are available at
the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob
Road.
410 Office hours are 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
If you need additional information call
Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660.
The picnic pavilion at Trapp Farm Park features a covered space, yet it's
openness creates the feeling of being close to the trees and the water of
Schwanz Lake.
The Thomas Lake pavilion features similar openness and the room to
spread out The feeling of seclusion is surprising in our suburban setting.
The pavilions will accommodate groups as large as 150 people. Picnic
necessities such as water and electricity are available in the pavilion.
Restroom facilities are nearby.
Events can be planned for half or full days. Half day time blocks run
from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. or 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Activities which
overlap either of the time periods will be considered full day.
Reservations are accepted for week -day and week -end events. The fee is
$60.00 per half day or $85.00 for a full day. A damage deposit of $150.00
is required.
To reserve a pavilion:
1. Call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 at least three weeks prior to
the date of the event.
2. Reservation inquiries for a particular calendar year will be accepted
after January 1 of that year.
3. Availability of the pavilion will be verified.
4. The reservation will be recorded upon receipt of fees: Fees are due
within 48 hours of the initial inquiry.
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PICNIC PAVILIONS
SHELTER BUILDING RESERVATIONS
Do you need a site for a special club meeting or event? The shelters at
Bridle Ridge, Sky Hill, Goat Hill, Quarry and Trapp Farm Parks are
available for use by the community. The attractive and comfortable
buildings will accommodate 30 - 40 people. Electricity, hot and cold
running water and restrooms are features in all facilities. Trapp Farm's
shelter also has a fireplace which adds a special atmosphere.
A fee of $60.00 is charged for 1/2 day; $85.00 for a full day's use of
these facilities. A $150.00 damage deposit is required. Parks and
Recreation conducts programs at the shelter buildings during various seasons
of the year. Reservations are not accepted during the hours of public
activity.
SUN SHELTERS:
O'Leary and Walnut Hill Parks offer Sun shelters, sized for 15 - 20
picnickers. A fee of $25.00 is charged for a sun shelter reservation.
To reserve one of the shelters for your special events:
1. Call Parks and Recreation 681 -4660, at least three weeks prior to
the date of the event.
2. Reservation inquiries for a particular calendar year will be accepted
after January 1 of that year.
3. Availability of the shelter will be verified.
4. The reservation will be recorded upon receipt of fees. Fees are due
within 48 hours of the initial inquiry.
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RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION MEETING
Friday
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Saturday
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SENOR CITIZENS
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WINTER ACTIVITIES
END
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SPRING RECREATION
PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
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MEETING NG CLUB
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CITY COUNCIL
6:30 PM
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NYSCA COACHES
CERTIFICATION CLINIC
1ST YEAR
SOCCER & TRACK
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NEW ADULT SOFTBALL
TEAM REGISTRATION
TINY TOTS
NYSCA COACHES
CERTIFICATION CLINIC
2ND YEAR
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TINY TOTS
SENIOR CITIZENS
25
TINY TOTS
NYSCA COACHES
CERTIFICATION CLINIC
3RD YEAR
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TINY TOTS
DOG OBEDIENCE
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FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS
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NYSCA COACHES
CERTIFICATION CLINIC
1ST YEAR
SOFTBALL
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
LOCATION
Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road
Regular Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday
REGISTRATION OPENS
Saturday, March 14, 1992
9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited amount of scholarship funding is available. For information call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660.
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REGISTRATION OPTIONS
In- person
Mail -in
Depository drop box
NOTE: Registration received prior to March 14 will be processed upon completion of the first day in- person session.
REQUESTS TO CHANGE A REGISTRATION
Requests to change activity locatiofis, 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.
CONFIRMATION 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.
a�' March, 1992
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS
Saturday
2 WAKE UP
YOUR WEEKEND RIDE
BASE FUN RUN
BASEBALL CLINIC
SPRING IN THE
NATIVE PRAIRIE
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4
TINY TOTS
5
TINY TOTS
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 PM
6
TINY TOTS
Ride into the Sunset
7
TINY TOTS
DOG OBEDIENCE
ADVISORY PARKS,
RECREATION AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
COMMISSION
8
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS
9
WAKE UP
YOUR WEEKEND RIDE
WALK CLUB
MN. LANDSCAPE
ARBORETUM WALK
MS 50, HOPKINS
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TAKE MOM ON A
RIDE TO FORT
SNELLING
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TINY TOTS
12
TINY TOTS
13
TINY TOTS
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ride into the Sunset
14
TINY TOTS
DOG OBEDIENCE
15
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS
16 WAKE UP
YOUR WEEKEND RIDE
EAGAN OPEN TENNIS
TOURNAMENT
SUMMER RECREATION
REGISTRATION BEGINS
CLEAN AIR BICYCLE
FESTIVAL, CHASKSA
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EAGAN OPEN TINY TOTS
TENNIS
TOURNAMENT WALK /BIKE CLUB
MEETING
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TINY TOTS
20
TINY TOTS
HORSESHOE
PITCHING
21
TINY TOTS
DOG OBEDIENCE
CITY COUNCIL
6:30 PM
22
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS
23
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HOLIDAY %'
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TINY TOTS
SENIOR CITIZENS
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TINY TOTS
HORSESHOE
PITCHING
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DOG OBEDIENCE
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Tuesday
Wednesday
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TINY TOTS
Thursday
2
DOG OBEDIENCE TINY TOTS
ADVISORY PARKS,
RECREATION &
NAT. RESOURCES
COMMISSION
Friday
3
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS
Saturday
4
NYSCA COACHES
CLINIC - 1ST YEAR
BASEBALL
LATCHKEY
LATCHKEY CLINIC
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6
NOTHER EVENING
ANOTHER
WITH THE STARS
TINY TOTS
NYSCA COACHES
CLINIC - 3RD YEAR
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TINY TOTS
PRIMARY ELECTION
8 BACK UP
Evening with the
Stars
TINY TOTS
Ride Into the Sunset
SENIOR CITIZENS
NYSCA COACHES
CLINIC - 2ND YEAR
9
TINY TOTS
DOG
CIITY OBEDIENCE
6:30 PM
10
SPRING BREAK
BEACH PARTY
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES
EAT KIDS PLAY
CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS
11
WAKE UP YOUR
WEEK -END RIDE
12
BIKE TO MN. VALLEY
WILDLIFE REFUGE
13
TINY TOTS
14
TINY TOTS
15
TINY TOTS
Ride into the Sunset
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TINY TOTS
DOG OBEDIENCE
17
SCHOOL'S OUT
PARTY
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WEEK -END RIDE
BREAKFAST WITH THE
EASTER BUNNY
CHILDREN '5 EGG HUNT
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CITY COUNCIL
6:30 PM
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TINY TOTS
Ride into the Sunset
23
TINY TOTS
DOG OBEDIENCE
24
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
CREATIVE
EXPRESSIONS
25
WAKE UP YOUR
WEEK -END RIDE
ARBOR DAY
EARTH DAY WALK
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27
TINY TOTS
28
TINY TOTS
SENIOR CITIZENS
29
TINY TOTS
Ride into the Sunset
30
TINY TOTS
DOG OBEDIENCE
May, 1992
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CITY OF EAGAN
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD
EAGAN, MN 55122
EAGAN NEWS
MARCH 1992
VOLUME 15 NO. 1
PHONE: 681 -4600
THE LONE OAK TREE...THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
SWIMMING POOL /ICE
ARENA PROPOSAL
In response to repeated requests from various individual and groups of residents
of the City of Eagan, the City Council appointed a special task force in the spring of
1990 to research the feasibility and desirability of constructing a swimming pool and
an ice arena. The membership of the task force was comprised of residents of the City
Ap o had expressed interest in serving.
This task force was known as the Eagan Citizens' Recreational Facilities Advi-
sory Committee. Reports to the City Council during the investigation process kept the
Council updated as to the activities and deductions of the committee, and Council-
members themselves participated in various meetings and research projects.
The findings of the committee recommended to the City Council that an outdoor
swimming pool and an indoor ice arena be constructed by the City as priority projects.
The Eagan City Council expressed support for the construction of these facili-
ties. However, because an earlier proposal in 1989 for a community center (which was
to contain indoor swimming pools, an indoor ice area, a gymnasium, aerobic and
weight facilities, meeting rooms and offices) had been defeated by the voters, the
Council wanted to make certain that the majority of Eagan voters were in favor of the
revised proposal to construct only an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor ice arena.
Therefore, before committing money from any City funds, the Council determined the
issue would be presented to the voters of the City in a pond referendum.
That bond referendum is tentatively scheduled for vote this spring. At the time
this newsletter went to the printer, the Council had not yet determined the date on
which the election would be held. That decision was scheduled to be determined at a
regular City Council meeting to be held on Monday, March 2, 1992.
After the date is determined, a special newsletter edition will be published and
delivered to residents. The time of the publication will be determined by the election
date. This special edition will detail the proposed facilities to be included in the project
and project costs, for both construction and operations.
This information will be provided to voters in order that they may make an
illt formed decision regarding the construction of an outdoor swimming pool and an
door ice area for the City of Eagan and indicate their desires through voting in the
bond referendum.
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Election Information
Airport Issues
Road Construction Update
Water Conse rvation i7
Cabl TV 7
Library Notes . 8'
Tree Tips . .1 0
Arbor Day 11
Annual `Tree Sale 12
Hero Highlights; 13
CITY MAP
The City of Eagan map which is
sponsored by the Eagan Lions Club in
conjunction with the City of Eagan will
be distributed with the telephone books
in late March/early April by the Volun-
teer Fire Department. The map con-
tains updated information regarding
streets, parks, recreational activities and
school district boundaries within the city.
Although these boundaries are up-
to -date, anyone new to the city should
contact the school district in which they
think their home is located to confirm
that the district listed on the map is the
correct one. By doing this, confusion will
be avoided.
CITY OF EAGAN
Mayor.
Thomas Egan
Councilmembers:
Pat Awada Pam McCrea
Tim Pawlenty Ted Wachter
PRESIDE
NTIAL PRIMARY
For the first time since 1956, Minnesota voters will have the opportunity to
vote in a presidential primary. The primary is scheduled for April 7 and voting
hours are 7 :00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eagan's 14 precincts and polling place locations
are shown in this : newsletter .
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When voters go to the polls they will be required to declare which political
party ballot they wish to receive Ballots cannot be distributed unless the voter
checks party preference on the rostersheet. This information becomes Part of the
voter's permanent record and will be available for political campaign activities
and fund raising.
Presidential primary balloting in Minnesota is not necessarily binding on
selection of delegates to the national nominating conventions The LDFL party
will go with delegates selected through the caucus process. The I R party must
allot delegates based on percentage of votes received in the primary .
Funding for the primary was not provided so local units of government are
expected to stand the costs.
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REGISTRATION ON 0
ELECTION DAY
If you have not pre - registered to
vote you may register on the day of the
primary. Eligibility requirements are:
-- Must be 18 years of age or older
-- Must be a U.S. Citizen
-- Must have resided in Minne-
sota for 20 days prior to election.
-- In order to register on election
day, you must bring one of the following
forms of identification to the polls:
1. Minnesota Driver's license with
valid address in precinct;
2. Minnesota identification card
with valid address in precinct;
3. Student identification card with
valid address in precinct;
4. Student fee statement with valid
address in precinct;
5. Student registration card with
valid address in precinct;
6. Ineffective registration (notice
which is sent by the County audito
when a registration card is not compler
or the card was received after the pre-
registration closing date);
7. Valid registration in same pre-
cinct under a different address; or
8. Aregistered voter, living in the
same precinct can personally vouch that
you now live in the precinct.
Precinct 1:
Precinct 2:
Precinct 3:
Precinct 4:
Precinct 5:
Precinct 6:
Precinct 7:
Precinct 8:
Precinct 9:
Precinct 10:
Precinct 11:
Precinct 12:
Precinct 13:
Precinct 14:
CITY OF EAGAN POLLING PLACES
City of Eagan Fire Station #2, 2980 Lone Oak Circle
Pilot Knob Elementary School, 1436 Lone Oak Road
Highsite Manor Recreation Building, 1364 Highsite Drive
Cedar Elementary School, 2140 Diffley Road
City of Eagan Fire Station #1, 3940 Rahn Road
Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 4200 Rahn Road
Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road
Rahn Elementary School, 4424 Sandstone Drive
Christ Lutheran Church, 1930 Diffley Road
Thomas Lake Elementary School, 4350 Thomas Lake Road
Easter Lutheran Church 4200 Pilot Knob Road
Northview Elementary School, 965 Diffley Road
Cedar Ridge Christian Church, 2024 Rahn Way (formerly
located at the Dakota County Western Court Facility)
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CITY OF EAGAN
PRECINCT MAP
*QUAL ACCESS POLICY
The City of Eagan is committed to
the policy that all persons have equal
access to its programs, facilities and
employment without regard to race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, dis-
ability, age, marital status or status with
regard to public assistance.
The City has installed a dedicated
line for a Telephone Device for the Deaf
(TDD) at the Municipal Center for use
by hearing and speech impaired individu-
als. That TDD number is 454 -8535.
In addition, persons calling the police
for emergency purposes may use their
own TDD devices and dial 9 -1 -1. The
calls will be received on a TDD line in the
dispatch center of the police department.
Auxiliary aids for disabled persons
wishing to attend or participate in City of
Eagan public hearings, meetings, employ-
ment procedures, and programs are avail-
able upon request at least 96 hours in
advance. If a notice of less than 96 hours
11) received, the City of Eagan will make
every attempt to provide the aids. How-
ever, this may not be possible with short
notice.
Please contact Holly Duffy or Karen
Finnegan at 681 -4600 with requests or
for additional information.
SEASONAL
MAINTENANCE •
OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Eagan employs sea-
sonal Workers in Parks Maintenance,
Forestry, Utilities Maintenance, and
Streets Maintenance positions dur-
ing the summer months
Applications' for these positions
are now available at the Eagan Mu-
nicipal Center. Applicants should be
atleast 18years of age. The positions '>
involve some strenuous physical tasks
and outdoor working conditions:
Qualified minorities and females
are encouraged to apply. The City of
Eagan is an equal opportunity af-
firmative action employer
Being located next to a major international airport is an advantage for Eagan
businesses, business travelers and others, but it can have serious impacts as well If
you, are bothered by an aircraft noise event, note as much as you can about the air-
craft, direction of flight, your location and time of the event and call
NOISE HOTLINE: 726 -9411
MAC
Metropolitan Airports Commission, .
6040 28th Ave. South,
Minneapolis, MN 55450
Please copy the City of Eagan on all correspondence in this regard.
SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM TO BE AVAILABLE
The Metropolitan Airports Commission is moving forward with plans to pro-
vide sound insulation to noise impacted residents adjacent to the airport beginning
in 1992. The program, which is part of a federal noise abatement funding program,
will be available to residents within the Ldn 65 noise contour, a national standard
prescribed by the FAA. With some exceptions, this contour generally includes
homes north of Lone Oak Road between Pilot Knob Road and Lone Oak Circle.
Adescription of the program was mailed to eligible residents in late February.
If you believe that your home may be eligible for the program and did not receive
information about it, please contact Jon Hohenstein at 681 -4600.
It is important to note that there are not sufficient funds in the program to
insulate all of the eligible homes at once. About 150 Eagan homes will be eligible
for assistance, but the City's allocation from the MAC will be sufficient to insulate
about six to eight homes per year. As a consequence, the City of Eagan will be
conducting an annual lottery from among interested, eligible applicants.
One important aspect of the program in Eagan is that first priority in this
lottery will be given to people who have lived in their home since 1978 or earlier. It
is believed that since longer term residents moved into their homes prior to
deregulation, their situation has substantially changed and they should be given
some consideration in the program. Those who moved into their homes later than
1978 will be eligible for funding after the pre -1978 homes have been insulated.
The City of Eagan is unique among the airport's neighboring communities in
that it has a standing Airport Relations Committee which meets on a monthly basis
to provide policy input to the City Council regarding airport planning and airport
noise issues. The meetings are open to the public and provide a good opportunity
for residents to be involved in the City's relationship with the airport. The Eagan
Airport Relations Committee meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every
month in the Eagan Council Chamber. Agendas for the meetings are published in
"Eagan This Week" and the meetings are cablecast on Government Access Channel
16.
DUAL TRACK AIRPORT PLANNING PROCESS AT THE LEGISLATURE
The Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Airports Commission have
submitted their preliminary reports on the potential relocation or expansion of
Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport. The two alternatives will be analyzed
and compared over the next four years with a final choice to relocate or expand to
come in 1996.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
LEAD AND YOUR DRINKING WATER
For a number of years, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
(E.P.A.) has been studying the various
sources and levels of lead in the environ-
ment, and its effects on children and adults.
Lead is a common, natural, and often
useful metal, and is present in the air, in
food, in the water and soil. Lead has been
commonly used in the manufacture of
products in our society, including gaso-
line, paints, batteries and glass windows,
to name a few. However, high concentra-
tions of lead may pose adverse health
effects if consumed or inhaled, depend-
ing upon the total exposure from all lead
sources.
According to U.S. E.P.A. reports,
lead levels in drinking water are generally
low in the United States. On the average,
only 10% to 20% of total lead exposure
comes from water. In addition, only about
1% of all source waters (that is the water
supplied to the public from groundwater
or wells, lakes and rivers) exceeds accept-
able lead levels.
Lead levels are likely to be highest
- a home has lead pipes,
- a home has a lead service line,
- a home has copper pipes joined
with lead solder,
- a home is less than five years old,
- a home is equipped with brass
faucets.
HOW CAN LEAD GET IN MY HOME
DRINKING WATER?
Lead- contaminated drinking water
is most often a problem in houses that are
either very old or very new. Plumbing
installed before 1930 is most likely to
contain lead. Copper pipes have replaced
lead pipes in most residential plumbing.
However, the use of lead solder with copper
pipes is widespread.
Beginning in 1992, all public water
suppliers, approximately 79,000, must
begin monitoring for lead at household
taps. The results of the samples will tell
water suppliers what actions, if any, will
need to be taken to comply with the new
regulations.
WHATIS BEING DONEABOUTLEAD
IN WATER?
The City of Eagan Water Depart-
ment, working together with other local
and metro communities, will begin fol-
lowing the new regulations set forth by
the E.P.A. Starting in July, samples will
be taken from several homes in the City
twice a year and analyzed by a profes-
sional laboratory. These homes will be
selected based upon the age of the home,
type of plumbing and other criteria set by
the new regulations. By working together
with the U.S. E.P.A., the Minnesota
Department of Health and other com-
munities, a uniform program will be in-
troduced. It is anticipated that lead lev-
els above the criteria will not be found.
The U.S. E.P.A. and the Water
Department continue to research the
effects of lead and its sources in our
environment. Our goal is to continue to
reduce possible exposure to lead. As our
understanding of lead in the environ-
ment grows, we will take new steps as
needed to ensure that our customers are
protected from lead exposure.
We hope that any concerns you
have had about the possibility of lead in
your drinking water have been answered.
We want to keep our customers informed
and assured that we work hard to main-
tain the highest quality of water possible.
If you have any additional ques-
tions about lead in the water you drink,
please call us at 681 -4300. Thank you.
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SPRING CLEANUP
As springtime arrives, the City Streee
Maintenance crews begin sweeping from
the streets debris and accumulated sand
from our winter snow and ice control. lb
further enhance the water quality of
Eagan's lakes and ponds, Street Mainte-
nance crews follow a priority schematic
established by Eagan's water quality
management team because early winter/
spring sweeping begins as soon as the
weather permits. This sweeping takes
place between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. -
Monday through Friday.
In the month of April we operate
with two shifts between the hours of 5:00
a.m .and 9:30 p.m. The cleaning of 200
centerline miles of streets and over 500
cul -de -sacs is accomplished with two
mechanical sweepers which deposit the
sweepings into dump trucks, which haul
the sweepings to a disposal site. The tar-
geted completion date for spring cleanup
is May 15th.
For maximum efficiency, a route
progression has to be followed to elimi
nate excessive travel time. Keeping ve-
hicles off the street until it is swept will be
appreciated.Thank you for your antici-
pated cooperation and patience in help-
ing to keep our streets clean.
F HY
FLUSHING
Again will this A the Ut ility
nual syst of thi ay
Division be oning a-
em flushing and inspection.
The purpose s o is t
remove any rust that mv aceu-
mulated over the year an d to oper
and inspect', the 2,351 hydrants the di-
vision owns and operates. The main-
tenance staff will be flushing h
Monday through Friday during nor -
mal' working hours Residents may
experience a temporary pressure drop
as hydrants are opened, If you have
any questions please call Paul Heuer,
Water Supervisor, at 681 -4300
Further notice of dates and times
will be published in the Eagan Sun
Current and Ea
gan ThisWeek.
UPDATE
With the Spring construction''
season just around the corner,; the
following . improvements are being
planned by the Qty and Dakota County
for> 1992
ROAD
CONSTRUCTION
- -Cliff Road reconstruction from
Cedar Avenue Freeway to I -35E,
—
Cliff Road rec�nstruction from
Slater Road to Burnsville,
-- Diffley Road reconstruction
from 0.5 miles east of Pilot Knob
Road to TI-1 #3,
-- Johnny Cake Ridge Road
street resurfacing' from Cliff Road to
Apple Valley,
-- Eagandale Center Industrial''
Park street resurfacing which includes
Mike Collins Drive, Apollo Road,
Lunar Lane, Gemini Road and Neil
Armstrong Boulevard.
These projects will result in tem-
porary detours and inconveniences.
The detours associated with street `.
c ons t ruct i on will be announced at a''
later date. Your cooperation and
patience during this construction
season will be appreciated.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
SIGNALS
Two traffic control signals are
programmed for installation during
the summer of 1992. Signals are
planned for the intersections of:
• • Diffley Road at Nicols Road,
• Lone Oak Road at Eagan -
dale Boulevard.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SIGNS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL
The Public Works Department re-
ceives many requests for signs to reduce
speeding traffic on residential streets. While
proper signage is used to regulate, warn,
or guide traffic, the "Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices" provides criteria
and warrants for such installations.
Some of the following examples are
suggestions we receive from citizens to
slow traffic:
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS
Although our City Council has many
times recognized the desire to lower speed
limits in residential areas below 30 MPH,
current State Law precludes such action
by the City. State Law does not allow local
communities to designate or establish speed
limits. In order to properly inform a driver
of the change in speed limit from a higher
speed limit road to a local residential street,
a 30 MPH sign is installed at an appropri-
ate location to ensure visibility for ve-
hicles entering a lower speed zone.
STOP SIGNS
When a petition for stop sign instal-
lation is received, the City performs an
analysis of intersection accidents, a speed
study, traffic counts, and an analysis of
intersection clear sign sight distances. If
the intersection meets the warrants and
criteria, installation of this traffic control
device will be authorized by the City.
However, unwarranted installation
of stop signs many times creates a false
sense of security by the pedestrians, while
placing an unexpected traffic control de-
vice on the travelling public which many
times is inadvertently overlooked, creat-
ing a greater safety hazard. Stop signs
should not be used to control the speed of
traffic. Normally, vehicles will increase
their speed after stopping for an unwar-
ranted stop sign.
"SLOW - WATCH FOR CHILDREN"
SIGNS
The City recognizes the need to warn
motorists of unusual situations along a
roadway. The City of Eagan is a very
young, growing community with an aver-
age age of 29 years, which implies a signifi-
cant number of children in every residen-
tial area throughout our entire commu-
nity. Therefore, we have felt that the best
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placement for these signs would be at
specific locations where large numbers
of children gather such as schools, play-
grounds, or parks. Selective use em-
phasizes the importance of the signs
when installed. To randomly place
them on all residential streets with chil-
dren would result in signs being uncon-
sciously disregarded at critical areas.
SPEED BUMPS
While recognizing that speed
bumps have an inherent effect on the
speed of the travelling public, they pres-
ent a significant hazard to ambulances,
fire trucks, snow plows, and bicyclists.
Subsequently, it has been determined
that their installation is not in the best
interest of our community.
There is no quick and easy solu-
tion to the concerns expressed by Eagan
residents. Hopefully, this article has ad-
dressed the issues and answered some
of the questions that have been raised.
OPEN HOUSE
On May 16th, the Eagan Public
Works Department will celebrate
National Public Works Week by
hosting open houses at the new Cliff
Road Water Treatment Facility and
the Maintenance Facility located
on 3501 Coachman Point. The Cliff
Road Water Treatment Facility open
house will feature the plant dedica-
tion and tours of the facility. The
Maintenance Facility open house
will feature tours of the facility and
an equipment demonstration.
This is an excellent opportu-
nity for the residents of Eagan to
gain an understanding of the opera-
tion of the Public Works Depart-
ment and for us to provide input on
how we can better serve our com-
munity. The Eagan Public Works
staff are looking forward to the op-
portunity to greet the public and
explain our equipment and opera-
tion.
Refreshments will be served
at both locations. Further details
and times will appear in the Eagan
ThisWeek and Eagan Sun Current.
WATER CONSERVATION
CITY OPERATIONS CHANGED TO BENEFIT LAKES
Like its residents, the City works
hard to make sure that its properties -
streets and boulevards, parks, buildings
and grounds, and utilities - are well main-
tained to protect its investment and keep
the City running smoothly. Here are just
a few of the changes that have been made
in City maintenance operations over the
last year to protect water quality and to
continue to deliver the high level of serv-
ice residents have come to expect.
1. Street Sweeping. Sweeping has
been intensified in the streets immedi-
ately adjacent to 14 high priority lakes in
order to remove debris before it reaches
the storm sewer system and is carried
directly into a lake.
2. Use of no phosphorus fertilizer.
No- phosphorus fertilizers are being used
on hundreds of acres of maintained
grounds and parkland turf Nutrient tests
have indicated that the soils which un-
derlie these areas contain sufficient phos-
phorus to eliminate the need for addi-
tional application during much of the
year.
3. Fertilizer application. Grounds
maintenance crews are instructed not to
apply fertilizer within 20 feet of any water
body and to avoid spreading fertilizer on
any hard surfaces such as parking lots,
sidewalks, trails, and street gutters.
4. Lake -side buffer strips. Where
practical the City leaves a 5 -10 foot strip
of un -mowed vegetation adjacent to ponds
and lakes in order to filter overland run-
off before it reaches a nearby lake, pond,
or wetland.
5. Mowing. Each maintenance crew
is expected to clean up any grass clippings
that fall on streets, gutters, or other hard
surfaces and to avoid blowing grass clip-
pings directly into any water body. Clip-
pings are generally left on the grounds to
act as a natural fertilizer.
6. Construction site erosion vol-
ume. While unforseen weather changes
can cause problems with erosion, City
projects are required to have in place
suitable erosion control practices to pre-
vent sediment from reaching either hard
surfaces or water bodies directly. Street
sweepers and other city equipment are
used to clean up sediment that escapes
off -site.
HIRING A "LAKE - FRIENDLY LAWN CARE SERVICE
The spring lawn care season is almost upon us and many residents are being
approached by commercial lawn care companies anxious for their business. A
recent survey showed that over 30% of the city's residents use private lawn care
sendces.
If you plan to use a lawn care company this year, here are some things to keep
in mind:
1. Ask' your company to have a soil nutrient test completed for your yard or
contact the University of Minnesota's Soil Testing Lab at 625 -3101 to receive in-
formation on how to do it yourself.' The results of the test will tell both you and your
lawn care company whether phosphorus needs to be included in the fertilizer mix
to get a healthy lawn.
2. Let your company know you want them to take precautions to keep fertil-
izer and herbicides' off driveways, streets, and sidewalks and on your lawn where it
belongs.
3. Make occasional checks after applications to see where the fertilizer is
ending up. If misdirected fertilizer pellets make your driveway look like it was hit
by a mid - summer snowstorm, notify your lawn care company that you're dissatis-
fied.
Remember to give your lawn care business to companies that demonstrate
concern for the environment as well as an interest in providing a profitable and
useful service.
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WATER
CONSERVATION •
PROGRAM
A reminder that the City of Eagan
implemented a permanent conservation
program for outdoor water usage on
June 1, 1990. In 1991, the Water Util-
ity Department pumped 2,176,420,000
gallons of water into the system. This is
a decrease of 144,927,000 gallons from
1990. The residents of our city, by ad-
hering to our conservation program,
deserve all the credit for the decrease in
usage. So please remember to observe
the rules of the program. Only ODD
ADDRESSES may water their lawns on
ODD DAYS and EVEN ADDRESSES
on EVEN DAYS only.
VOLUNTEERS
THANKED
The City gratefully acknowl-
edges the following residents for their
volunteer work in 1991 to help im-
prove water quality in Eagan's lakes.
Thank you for your efforts!
Citizen Lake Monitoring Program:
Bob Sandeen (Carlson Lake), Phil
Sherwood (Hay Lake), Robby
Cashman (O'Leary Lake), Joe Miller
(Fish and Schwanz Lakes),Mark Ochs
(Heine and Cedar Ponds), and Wayne
Larson (LeMay Lake).
Schwanz Lake Precipitation
Monitoring: Ed & Nancy Bailey,
Andy Ronchak of Media Services,
and Mike Sullivan of Sound Alter-
natives.
PUBLIC INVITED
TO DISCUSS
SCHWANZ LAKE
Just a reminder that the City will
be holding a public meeting in late March
to discuss proposals for improving water
quality in Schwanz Lake. The meeting
date and location will be announced in
the mid -March issues of the two weekly
newspapers that cover Eagan. You call
also contact the Water Resource Coor-
dinator at 681 -4300 for meeting infor-
mation.
• PARK FRIENDS
P erhaps you have seen the cartoon
of a child walking through a city park,
encountering signs that read: "STAY OFF
THE GRASS," "DON'T LITTER,"
"DON'T PICK THE FLOWERS," cul-
minating with "ENJOY YOUR CITY
PARK." The message conveyed is look
at your park but don't touch.
Parks in Eagan are developed to be
USED! You are encouraged to run and
play on a playfield, to test the challenge
of playground equipment or to pack a
picnic lunch and go to a park.
At the same time, it is anticipated
that you recognize how your neighbor-
hood park is vulnerable to activities that
destroy, deface, create a nuisance or that
are thoughtless of other park users.
VANDALISM
Vandalism such as tearing up turf
by driving dirt bikes or four wheel drive
vehicles in a park, spray painting graffiti
on park facilities or breaking glass fix-
ures are serious offenses. Ifyou encoun-
rvandalism in progress, report it to the
police. If you discover a mess that van-
dals have made, report it to Parks and
Recreation.
GOLF, PETS
City ordinances prohibit the driv-
ing of golf balls in a park, direct that dogs
and pets be on leash and that the owner is
to "pick up" after his/her pet.
ENJOY YOUR CITY PARKS
You will not encounter "don't" signs
in Eagan parks. You will find lush green
fields, new challenging playground equip-
ment, aesthetically pleasing shelters, miles
4 ( walking, jogging, biking trails, and
e tennis courts. Use them. Enjoy
them. But, please leave no trace of your
having been there.
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CABLE TV .
EAGAN RESIDENTS WATCH
LOCAL PROGRAMMING
Yes, people do indeed watch "those" programs on both the public and
government access channels! According to a recent phone survey, conducted by
Decision Resources for the Burnsville/Eagan Cable Commission, Eagan resi-
dents who subscribe to cable television tune in to both of these channels often
25% of the Eagan cable! TV subscribers, frequently /occasionally watch
"local programming" on the Burnsville/Eagan Arcrss Television Channel (CH.33),
while 80% find "local programming/publicaccess" is very or somewhat important
to have on the cable system. This is almost double the norm in most cities.
In addition to the large number of viewers watching the Public Access
Channel, a similar number of Eagan subscribers observe their local government
in on channel 16, the Government Access Channel. 24% have, in the, past
six months, spent an evening(s) tuning in to the City's public meetings. This means
that approximately 2,500 cable households, frequently or occasionally, actually
watch the Eagan, government in action from the comfort of their homes.
When not watching the public meetings, the Government Channel displays
messages covering a variety of governmental events, items or issues. Currently,
according to the survey, over one -third of the cable subscribers use this informa-
tional resource as a means of staying updated and informed on local activities.
If you are already not a viewer of either of these channels, join your neigh-
bors, and find out what you've been missing. The programming, for the mostpart,
is unique only to Eagan and Burnsville, and p rovides a local perspective that
cannot be found elsewhere.
The programming Channel is on seven days a week, from ap- '?
proxirnatel JO `A M. 10:00'P.M. and a schedule of the programming is on
C end 64. Th e public meet schedule for Eagan's meetings is
published be �w.' This schedule is subject to alteration, due to a change a
eting day/date. For updated information, consult the Government Access
sage board.
STAY INFORMED ON YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT
TUNE IN CHANNEL 16
The City of Eagan cablecasts its meetings on the Government Access
Channel #16. The following is a listing of the monthly program schedule:
CITY COUNCIL
PARK & REC
COMMISSION
PLANNING
COMMISSION
AIRPORT
RELATIONS
COMM1'U EE
Cablecast Live;;:
Recablecast
Recablecast
Cablecast Live
Recablecast
Recablecast
CABLE
COMMISSION
Cablecast Live
Recablecast
Recablecast
Cablecast Live
Recablecast
Recablecast
Cablecast Live
Recablecast
Recablecast Next Day, Weds
lst & 3rd Tuesday 6:301 P.M
Next Day, Weds. 11:OOA.M.
Next Day, Weds.. 6:00 P.M.
1st Thursday 7:00 P.M.
Following Monday 11:00 A.M.
Foltowing'Monday 6:00P.M.
2nd Thursday 7:00 P.M.
Following' Monday 11:OOA.M.
Following Thursday 6:00 P.M.
4th Tuesday 7:00 P.M.
Next Day, Weds. ! 11:OOA.M.
Next Day, Weds. 6:00 P.M.
2nd Tuesday 7 :00 P.M.
Next Day, Weds. 11:OOA.M.
6:00 P.M.
• YOUR
its JBRLRY I'
ANOTHER GREAT YEAR
The Wescott Library continues to garner an impressive materials circulated
figure for another year, 742,508. This figure represents materials checked out of
the library and not the information used within the building, e.g. telephone books,
newspapers, magazines, reference materials, and audio visual services. Children's
programs are also an important part of library service to the community, 2,510
children attended 92story hours in 1991 in addition to 68other programs that were
offered.
SERVICE FEE
Beginning March 1, a $1.00 service fee will be charged for each notice mailed
to library users who have kept materials beyond the loan period. The Library
Board instituted this plan as a way to recoup some of the mailing cost of these
computer generated notices. The fee is placed on each notice mailed and not each
item overdue. You may renew most materials by calling the 24 -hour telephone
renewal number, 452 -6666. So remember, return materials or renew them to avoid
this fee.
WESCOTT LIBRARY MANAGER
Marge Adkisson has been chosen as the manager of the Wescott Library.
Marge joined the library system in 1983, and most recently was the adult services
librarian for the system. You will also recognize Marge as a reference librarian.
USED BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Library will hold their spring used book sale on Saturday,
May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the lower level of the library. The proceeds from
book sales are put directly back into the library as books, services or equipment.
Benefits to you are two -fold, the books you purchase for a small amount provide
many hours of pleasurable reading, and you're contributing to your library in a
useful way. Donations of slightly used books can be brought to the library before
this date. Circle May 2 on your calendar and plan to attend this used book sale.
HOURS
Regular hours of the Wescott 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.
Sunday hours will remain 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. until mid -May.
OF LOCAL INTEREST
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•
HERE COMES THE
•
JUDGE!
by Kathleen • Gilbertson,
Eagan Animal Control Officer
On March 29,1992 at 100 p.m.
in'the Apple Valley Sports Arena,
• 145th Street and Hayes Avenue, •
Apple Valley, therewillbe a Minne•
sota Valley Humane Society Dog
Show. The entry fee is a $5.00 dona-
tion to the humane society.
Eagan's Honorable Mayor Tom
Egan will judge the "All American
Dog" contest. Prizeswillbeawarded
for best tricks, best dressed, tallest,;!
shortest, longest ears, •shortest ears, .
longest tail and shortest tail. Fi-
nally, there will be one dog chosen
as the "All American Dog."
Let every dog have its day -
support our Mayor - support our
Humane Society. For more infor-
mation call 894-5000.
SHOP EAGAN
BUSINESSES
As a City, Eagan cannot recom-
mend one business over another, but
we can recommend Eagan businesses
as a group. From time to time, resi-
dents contact the City asking why one
business or another is not currently in
the City or why they have to drive else-
where for a product or service. While
many factors affect a business' decision
to locate in one place over another, one
of the biggest factors is perceived buy-
ing 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 in-
come well above average. By shopping
in Eagan whenever you can, you help to
demonstrate to retailers that Eagan is
an important market for their goods
and services. So shop Eagan businesses.
Your buying decisions will help insu
that Eagan's retail and service commu-
nitywill continue to grow to meet your
needs.
911
911 IS NOT JUST FOR
EMERGENCIES.
CALL 911 FOR:
• reporting crimes in progress,
• crimes that just occurred, or
• suspicious people and /or
vehicles.
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PoIIce•Flre•Medicel
EMERGENCY
SOLICITORS
• As our City has grown, so have the
complaints from residents of door -to-
door sales persons. Hopefully, the fol-
lowing information will assist you in
dealing with unwanted solicitors.
Our City requires solicitors to be
licensed and to carry the license with
them. The exceptions are if you know
the solicitor and business and can iden-
tify the things offered, if you solicited the
contact, or a minor child is soliciting for
newspaper subscriptions. It is illegal for:
-- Anyone to solicit for unlawful
purposes or activities.
—A solicitor to practice harassment,
nuisance, theft or deceit.
- -A solicitor to attempt or to gain
entry into a residential premise that dis-
plays a sign that says solicitors aren't
welcome.
- -A solicitor to refuse a request to
leave.
If you are approached by an unwel-
le me solicitor and /or question their
gitimacy, please call the police depart-
ment at 681 -4700 while the solicitors
are still in your area.
ARE YOU AWARE?
PART 1
The following information maybe
of interest to you if you are a pet owner.
• Animal control began in the late
1940's in Texas due to a rabies outbreak
- therefore the name "Dog Catcher."
• Laws regarding animal abuse were
already in place in 1866. Child abuse
laws came later in 1874.
• In Eagan all dogs over the age of
six months must be licensed within the
City. All cats must have a current rabies
vaccination.
• Dog feces must be picked up every
24 hours on your own property. Dogs
may not defecate on public or private
property.
• Approximately seventy-five per-
cent of all animal control calls are com-
plaints - not to pick up animals.
• The running at large of dogs and
cats in the city of Eagan is prohibited.
Eagan has a leash law for both dogs and
cats.
• Dogs and cats are not allowed to
disturb the peace and quiet of the neigh-
borhood. If a dog or cat is disturbing the
peace for two or more hours the animal
may be removed and placed in our City
pound at the owner's expense.
• Your Animal Control Officer is
an animal abuse investigator with the
State Federated Humane Societies gov-
erned by the Board of Animal Health
and goes on investigations in other cit-
ies. She also serves on the Board of
Directors for the Minnesota Valley
Humane Society. Each year she attends
classes and workshops that include
updates on Minnesota State Animal
Statutes, investigations, public relations,
animal disease, safety and bite preven-
tion.
Watch for Part II of "ARE YOU
AWARE" in the May, 1992 city-wide
newsletter.
LICENSE YOUR DOG!
Failure to license your dog is a
misdemeanor. All 1992; licenses were
due February 20, 1992.
The City of Eagan is actively
enforcing citations for unlicensed dogs.
Owners are encouraged to immedi-
ately license their dogs if they have
not already done so. Dog licenses can
be obtained at the Eagan Municipal
Center. Owners should bring proof
of current rabies vaccination
Remember, not only does li-
censing help in finding theowner of a
lost pet, but it also protects you and
your family by reducing the number
of rabies problems resulting from dog
bites.
Allowing a dog to run loose is
also a misdemeanor. Citations will
be issued when a loose dog is picked
up by the Police Department and taken
to the City Pound.
Eagan City Ordinance also pro-
hibits owners from allowing their cats
to run at large. "Any cat shall be
deemed to be running at large with
the permission of the owner unless it
is on the premises of the owner "
For information ;regarding li-
censing, 'call the Eagan Municipal
Center at 681.4600 For information
regarding animal control call the
Animal Control! Officer at 681-4700.
TREE TIPS
SIXTH ANNUAL EAGAN TREE SALE
The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department will be offering trees for sale'.
to Eagan residents again this spring. Residents interested in purchasing trees are
asked to fill out the registration form on page 12 and to return', it, by mail, to the
City of Eagan no later than Friday, March 27th.
A random drawing of registration forms will be made by the Eagan Advisory Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission at their April 2nd meeting.
The successful registrants will then be notified by mail of the exact location and
time for pickup of the trees on Saturday, May 2nd.
This year the City will be offering eight varieties of hardwood and evergreen
trees. They are: Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Summit Seedless Ash, Greenspire'
Linden, Radiant Crab, Pin Oak, River Birch and Black Hills Spruce. With the
of the spruce, all trees will be bare root stock.'
Trees will be sold at "wholesale prices," but quantities will be limited to a
total of 750 plants. For this reason, 'there will be a maximum of two trees per family.
Residents desiring additional information may contact the Eagan City For -
ester at 681 -4300.
TIPS ON TREE
PLANTING
Once you have made your land-
scape selections, following a few simple
steps will help to ensure better health
and growth of your trees.
1. Dig the planting hole at least
three times as wide as the root ball or
planting pot but no deeper. The root
mass should be set on undisturbed soil.
2. If you wish to amend the soil in
the planting hole it is important to re-
member that the plant will eventually
have to get used to the soil available in
your yard. Agents like compost or manure
may be added but at least 2/3 of the soil
you use for backfill should be the origi-
nal soil from the planting site.
3. Contrary to old methods, it is
now suggested that pruning at the time
of planting be done only when absolutely
necessary. Broken, interfering, or dis-
eased branches should be removed.
Otherwise all branches should be left
intact to provide maximum leaf surface
to manufacture food during the tree's
first year of life in its new home.
4. Mulch the base of the tree with
wood chips or bark chips. This will help
to reduce drying out of the root ball and
protect the tree from desiccation. Wood
chips are available at the County's com-
post site or local nurseries.
NEW FORESTRY
BROCHURES
AVAILABLE
The Eagan Forestry Department has
just published two new forestry brochures
entitled "Trees in Our Environment" and
"Planting and Maintenance of Trees ".
"Trees in Our Environment" contains in-
formation about the evolution of Eagan's
forests along with some of the problems
facing our community trees. The bro-
chure discusses the benefits of trees to the
home landscape and what steps residents,
along with the City, can take to improve
our urban tree environment.
If you are one of thousands of fami-
lies planting trees this year, you'll find a
number of helpful hints and suggestions
in the brochure entitled "Planting and
Maintenance of Trees ". The brochure
offers useful information on the proper
selection of trees and shrubs, techniques
for site preparation and tree installation,
along with recommendations for getting
your trees started on the "right foot." The
section on tree maintenance includes tips
on fertilization, mulching, and pruning of
your new trees.
Copies of the free forestry brochures
may be obtained at the Eagan Municipal
Center or by contacting the Eagan For-
estry Department at 681 -4300.
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LICENSES REQUIRED •
FOR TREE
MAINTENANCE
CONTRACTORS
In the interest of promoting sound
tree maintenance practices in the com-
munity, the Eagan City Council has
adopted an ordinance requiring all com-
mercial tree maintenance contractors to
obtain an annual license from the City.
The license requires that tree contrac-
tors provide evidence of workers com-
pensation insurance, public liability in-
surance, bonding, and state pesticide
applicators certification. At the publica-
tion of this newsletter the following tree
maintenance contractors are presently
licensed with the City of Eagan:
1. S & S Tree Specialists, Inc.
2. A.C. Tree
3. Henning & Rohde
(Commercial & Contract only)
4. Ark Tree Service
5. The Tree Stump Co.
Residents and other property owners
desiring an up to date list of licensed tree
maintenance contractors should contact
Liz Witt, Eagan Deputy City Clerk, at
681 -4600.
GARDEN CLUB SALE
Eagan Garden Club will be hold -
ing their annual plant sale Saturday,'.
May 9th, from 9 :00 a.m. - 3:00 pm..
The sale will be held at Trapp Farm
on Wilderness Run Rd. Please
note the location change from previ-
ous years.
Perennials, annuals and hang-
ing baskets; will be sold. Master gar-
deners will be on hand to answer ques-
tions. A portion of the proceeds will
be used for various civic projects
around the community. Some ad-
vance orders will be taken. Any ques-
tions, please call 452-9595.
•
• ARBOR SPONSORS
RECOGNIZED
The City of Eagan wishes to extend
a gracious word of appreciation to First
Bank Eagan and Frank's Nursery and Crafts
for their contributions and support of Arbor
Month programs in the community.
This year the Eagan Forestry De-
partment and these two local businesses
have joined in a cooperative partnership
to sponsor the Fourth Annual seedling
distribution and tree conservation pro-
gram in the city's elementary schools.
Thank you First Bank Eagan and
Frank's Nursery and Crafts for making
available this special opportunity for our
community's youth!
EAGAN EARNS
TREE CITY U.S.A.
GROWTH AWARD
it For the fifth consecutive year, the
ity of Eagan has been awarded distinc-
tion as a "Tree City U.S.A." community by
the National Arbor Day Foundation. To
gain this recognition, the city has been
required to annually meet the four follow-
ing standards of achievement:
• An active tree conservation depart-
ment
• A community tree ordinance
• Acommunity forestry program with
an annual budget of at least $2.00 per
capita.
• An Arbor Day observance and proc-
lamation
This year Eagan has also qualified
for a "Tree City U.S.A. Growth Award."
This award is in recognition of significant
new programs or activities initiated in 1991.
In Eagan these included the devel-
opment of public forestry brochures, a
comprehensive natural resource survey of
Eagan residents, an analysis of planting
o pportunities along arterial and collector
reets, and the development of a Forest
Resource Preservation program in con-
junction with the local school districts.
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PLANT TREES
While the City is taking on many arbor related projects this year, it is only
through the dedicated involvement of all City residents that Eagan can truly have a
successful Arbor Day and Arbor Month. For this reason, the Mayor and City Coun-
cil are encouraging residents to join in this special celebration by planting trees in the
home landscape. Trees can offer many benefits to the homeowner by providing shade,
color, and by attracting backyard wildlife and song birds.
Trees also represent the best investment that property owners can make to
increase the value of residential property. For example, a Sugar Maple purchased at
the Eagan Tree Sale will cost $22.00. Within five years, the homeowner can expect the
tree to increase to a diameter of about two inches and attain a height of 12 to 15 feet.
Under the state's "Shade Tree Formula," the tree would then have a value of about
$76.30, offering homeowners a 363% return on their investment.
With few exceptions, almost any species of tree available at local nurseries is well
suited for the home landscape. Among the most popular trees are:
Maple
Ginkgo (male only)
Kentucky Coffee Tree
Ironwood
Pin Oak
Linden or Basswood
River Birch
Japanese Tree Lilac
FREE TREE AND LAWN CARE SEMINAR
Eagan residents are invited to attend a free Forestry and Lawn 'Care
Seminar on Friday, March 27th, from 7;00 - 9:00 p.m. at Valley Middle School in
Apple Valley. Eagan City Forester Tom Schuster and Apple Valley City'For-
ester Ken Brackee will discuss tree pruning, planting for energy conservation,
protecting trees from construction damage and Oak Wilt disease.
Guest speakers Keith Hittner, owner of Minnehaha Falls Nursery, and
Chris Siems of Lasting Woodlands Inc. will cover topics ranging from fertiliza-
tion and lawn care to landscaping with water gardens. Demonstration gardens
will be on display.
Landscape designers will also be present to do thumbnail sketches ofyour
home landscaping. A calendar outlining lawn and tree care, products and tech-
niques'and timing of treatment will be prepared for those who attend this free
seminar.
Valley Middle School is located at 900 Gardenview Drive in Apple Valley.
Due to limited seating, reservations are requested by March 20, 1992 by calling
the Apple Valley Forestry Department at 431 -8871.
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Hackberry
Ohio Buckeye
Ash
Honey Locust
Flowering Crab
White Oak
Mountain Ash
All evergreen species
CITY OF EAGAN PUBLIC TREE SALE
SATURDAY, MAY 2ND, 1992
Indicate Quantity Desired
(Limit 2 Per Column)
1st 2nd 3rd
Choice Choice Choice
Sugar Maple 8 -10 ft. $22.00
Norway Maple 8 -10 ft. $15.00
Summit Seedless Ash 8 -10 ft. $15.00
Greenspire Linden 8 -10 ft. $23.00
Radiant Crab 6 -8 ft. $10.00
River Birch (3 stem) 5- 6 ft. $15.00
Pin Oak 6 -8 ft $17.00
Black Hills Spruce 24 inches $16.00
Name:
Address:
Phone: (Home) (Work)
Complete this registration form, clip and return to:
Tree Sale
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
NOTE: Registration forms must be received no later than Friday, March
27th. Do not send money with your registration!
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
-- Registrations will be drawn at random.
-- Successful registrants will be notified by mail as to the species availability
and exact time and location of the tree distribution.
-- Payment will be made at the time of pick -up; prices include state sales tax.
-- The tree sale will be limited to a total of 750 trees.
-- Residents are limited to two trees per family.
-- While the City assures that these trees come from reputable local
nurseries, it does not extend a warranty for replacements.
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The Eagan News is distributed four
times a year as a public service by the
Eagan City Council. The newsletter is
prepared through the office of the City
Administrator.
THE CITY OF EAGAN IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
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TREE SALE
INFORMATION SHEET
SUGAR MAPLE: 50 -75 feet at
maturity. The largest and finest of our
native maples. Wonderful shade tree.
Rich autumn foliage coloring. Very hardy.
NORWAY MAPLE: 50 -60 feet at
maturity. Vigorous growing with an
excellent branching habit. Glossy foli-
age. Straight trunk. Grows well in polo
soil.
SUMMIT SEEDLESS ASH: 50-
60 feet at maturity. Fast growing, straight
trunk, upright growing habit. Very hardy.
Fall color yellow.
GREENSPIRE LINDEN: 40 -50
feet at maturity. A dense symmetrical
tree , straight trunk, narrow - oval form.
Spendid for street and residential use.
Small dark green leaves. Disease free.
Very good on poor soils.
RADIANT CRABS: 15 -20 feet at
maturity. Deep pink flowers. Small
bright red fruit. Compact, symmetrical
growing tree. Very hardy.
RIVER BIRCH: 25 -30 feet at
maturity. Does well on upland soil.
Reddish brown exfoliating bark. Golden
yellow fall color.
PIN OAK: 40 - 60 feet at maturity.
Rapid growing oak. Sharply pointed
leaves turn bright red in fall. Broad
pyramidal shape.
BLACK HILLS SPRUCE: 35 -44k
feet at maturity. Shapely ornamental,
with short, bluish foliage. Shears easily
to make specimen type.
HER Highlights
• Eagan Recycling Program March 1992
LET YOUR EFFORTS CONTINUE!
Congratulations on meeting our waste abatement
goals. Eagan residents kept 15% of our waste out
of area landfills by recycling 3260 tons of recyclable
materials. Our goal for 1992 is only 16% but it
jumps to 35% in 1993. We have a long way to go to
meet these aggressive figures. With the poor mar-
ket conditions for many recyclable materials, add-
ing new materials to collections is not a choice we
will be able to make in the near future. Here are
three important things you can do to help meet our
increasing goals:
1. Reduce the amount of waste you produce.
2. Reuse and repair
3. Recycle all of the acceptable items in the recycling
collection program and at drop -off centers. On aver -
� ge most individuals and/or families only recycle 2 or
3 of the 7 possible items accepted at the curb.
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Exert you purchasing POWER
Purchase items that are not exces-
sively packaged and come in reus-
able and /or recyclable containers.
Your number one choices for pack-
aging should be tin, aluminum and
glass.
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MATERIALS ACCEPTED IN THE
EAGAN CURBSIDE & APARTMENT
RECYCUNG 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. Plea rinse
and remove caps, lids and rings. Do
Not break glass. Colors may be 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 recycling con-
tainer.
Reminder: Materials must be sepa-
rated by type unless your refuse hauler
gives you specific instructions.
Corrugated Cardboard: Please flat-
ten and bundle 3' by 3'. Do not
include: pizza boxes, cereal type
boxes, pop/beer carton, etc.
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-
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SOLID WASTE WATCHER
Household Hazardous Waste
Permanent collection site open in Lakeville,
second site to open in Eagan this summer.
1. The facility in Lakeville is located at Aptus
Environmental, 21750 Cedar Ave. S. (approximately
6 miles south of Co. Rd. 42). The Lakeville site is
open the last Saturday of each month from 9am-
3pm. Please check holiday weekends.
2. The facility to be located in Eagan will be at
Gopher Smelting and Refining at the intersection
of Highway 149 and Yankee Doodle Rd. The
opening is targeted for this summer. The site will be
open 20 hours per month with on one weekday eve-
ning and Saturdays. Specific hours have not yet
been determined.
This is a great opportunity for Eagan and Northern
Dakota County residents to safely dispose of house-
hold hazardous materials. Complete program details
will be made available as the start up date ap-
proaches.
FACT SHEET AVAILABLE
Proper disposal methods for many hazardous prod-
ucts used in the home, garden and garage are
available in a fact sheet for your convenience. Please
call the Eagan Recycling Program at 681 -4600.
.ight ted rea >or;outSY
Large items /Special/Demolition Wastes
Are you building or remodeling this Spring?
Don't landfill materials that can be recycled. New
recovery facilities are able to recycle up to 70% of
your construction wastes.
Call: Materials Recovery....437 -8618
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Demolition landfills will accept items such as wood,
trees /stumps, concrete, sheetrock, brick, window
and also tires, appliances and more.
Call: Construction Clean- Up....450 -9022
Now banned from our landfills, appliances require
special disposal. Many local and regional busi-
nesses are available to pick up your large appli-
ances. These businesses remove the capacitors
(freon cooling systems) and recover the metals.
Some collectors will allow you to drop off items for
a smaller fee. Check your yellow pages or call the
Eagan Recycling Program for more information.
See J.R.'s Appliance Clean Up next page.
What's In Our Garbage?
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Paper 37%
Glass 1O%
Metal 1O%
Plastic 7%
Other 1O%
EARTH DAY /ARBOR DAY
TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME
O rbor Day and Earth Day will be celebrated on
Saturday, April 25th. Arbor Day activities begin at
9 a.m. at Wescott Station Park and the Earth Day
Celebration continues at Thomas Lake Park begin-
ning at 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Many of the same activities will continue this year
for Earth Day. A walk (three distances to choose
from), display /information booths, grilled lunch,
demonstrations and more. A fun and educational
event for all ages!
Pre - registration is required by Wednesday, April
22. $1 per person. For a copy of the registration
form and a complete list of Arbor Day activities
please see the Parks and Rec. section of this news-
letter.
We are happy to combine these important environ-
mental quality events for the community.
IINATIVE PRAIRIE WALK
Enjoy an afternoon at Thomas Lake Park with the whole family. Experience first hand the rare treasure
Eagan's prairie provides the community. The walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m.. To reserve
a spot for your family, please call Parks and Recreation by Friday, May 1, 4:00 p.m. 681 -4660. The event is
free.
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4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CLEAN
UP DAY SATURDAY, MAY 2, 1992
The Community Clean Up will once again this year
focus on picking up litter and debris in and around
our parks and water ways.
Do you live near a pond or lake or spend time in one
of the city's many parks with water access? If so, this
is your opportunity to take part in getting these
areas clean for the spring.
The day will begin in the Eagan Municipal Center,
3830 Pilot Knob Rd. at 9:30 a.m. We are asking
volunteers to collect litter and debris until 12 o'clock.
Volunteers will then be treated to a grilled lunch at
Thomas Lake Park, on Pilot Knob Rd. between
Wilderness Run Rd. and Cliff Rd.
Volunteers are needed. This is a great individual,
family, group or neighborhood activity. Registra-
tion deadline, Friday, April 24. For more informa-
tion, please call the Eagan Recycling Program at
681 -4600.
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Market Spotlight ... Plastics
What is plastic made of?
Plastic is made from fractions of natural gas or
crude oil ( a non - renewable resource) changed
chemically into solid form. It consists mainly of
carbon and hydrogen with lesser amounts of oxy-
gen, nitrogen and various organic and inorganic
compounds.
What kinds of plastic are there?
There are mainly two kinds of plastics:
Thermosetting plastics- are set to a permanent shape
and cannot be softened. These plastics are used
primarily for multiple use items (such as dishes and
furniture).
Thermoplastics- become soft when exposed to heat
and pressure and harden when cooled. They are
the most common type of plastic and are used to
make most of the plastic packaging. Some of the
most common types of thermoplastic resins are:
PETE- Beverage containers, processed meat pack-
ages.
HDPE- Milk bottles, detergent bottles, toys.
LDPE- Shrink -wrap films, bag films, garment bags.
Most packaging made from these materials are
marked with the numbers 1,2 and 4 in the recycling
arrows respectively on the bottom of containers.
Plastic Recycling
Eighty percent of thermoplastics could be melted
down and made into other plastic products (includ-
ing composition board and highway paving). But
there are several reasons why only a small amount
of plastic is actually being recycled. 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. The new coding system will
improve the system but there is a long way to go
before it is perfected.
Another major barrier to recycling plastics is lack
of markets. Although there is ongoing research by
industry to find new uses for discarded plastics,
there are currently inadequate markets available
to accept the total volume and variety of plastics
being manufactured and discarded.
What can you do?
Avoid purchasing plastic packaging and other plas-
tic designed for disposal after one use. Reuse the I
plastic you buy as many times as possible. Recycle
all you can in your local recycling program.
RECYCLING MARKET UPDATE RECYCLING MARKET UPDATE
Market availability and strength play an important role in the recycling loop. Collection and processing
make up only part of the cycle. Markets must be found and new products must be made for the loop to
be closed.
Three key factors are shaping the recycling marketplace in early 1992.
• Markets continue to exist, but prices paid have dropped or turned negative.
• The continued growth in supplies of recovered materials nationally and internationally as new collection
programs come on line is contributing to depressed prices and increased demand for quality control.
• The primary cause for market distress is the recession which has delayed or halted plans for end - market
facilities, reduced access to capital for business expansion, and depressed prices or substitute material*
Often, virgin materials are cheaper to use in manufacturing than recycled materials. Furthermore, the
recession has reduced demand for business and consumer products such as corrugated boxes and
glass containers that use recyclable materials in their production.
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