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FallCITY OF EAGAN 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 681 -4660 TDD 454 -8535 PARKS AND RECREATION 1992 FALL PROGRAMS AN EVENING WITH THE STARS Watch the stars appear before your very eyes during our star gazing night. Eagan Parks and Recreation will sponsor a star gazing evening for the whole family to give everyone a chance to view the beautiful autumn sky. Walter Hayes, a member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society, along with a few of his friends will help us take a better look at these celestial bodies. They will provide us with several highpowered telescopes for the evening's viewing. Pre - registration will be required by calling Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454-8535). This event will be dependent upon the weather and a clear night. If we have bad weather on the night of the event, call the Recreation Happenings Hotline at 681 -4670. Option 1, after 4:00 p.m. to determine if the event will be postponed. If postponed the back up date will be Wednesday, September 30, 1992. DATE: Monday, September 28, 1992 (backup date, Wed., September 30, 1992) TIME: Darkness (approximately 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.) LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park Pavilion 4425 Pilot Knob Road FEE: No charge REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Call 681 -4660 (TDD 454 -8535) by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 1992 DATE: Friday, September 18, 1992 WHO- DONE -IT HIIKE Take a hike through gorgeous Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville. The South of the • River Recreators representing Eagan, Apple Valley, Bumsville, Farmington, Lakeville, Rosemount and Savage are organizing this event for everyone that enjoys a fall walk through the woods. Along the way gather clues to solve a mystery! After the walk, enjoy complimentary refreshments including pop, hot dogs and chips. Prizes are awarded to those drawn from correct guessers. Choose from a one mile or 10 kilometer loop. Both are natural dirt paths difficult for strollers. IW credit is available for Volksmarchers. DATE: Saturday, September 19, 1992 TIME: Register between 3:00 - 3:45 pm Group start at 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Ritter Farm Park, Lakeville West side of 35W between 185th Street and Co. Rd. 70 • FEE: No charge $1.50 for IW credit REGISTRATION: 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Sept 19, 1992 at Ritter Farm Park MINNESOTA HARVEST APPLE ORCHARD It's apple pickin' time in Minnesota, so let's all climb in a school bus and take a ride to the country. Minnesota Harvest is located in Jordan, Minnesota, and boasts some of the best tasting apples around. We'll take a hayride in the orchard, pick apples, watch the packing line, see how apple pies are made in the bakery and taste apple cider. Then we'll go on a hiking tour where children can pet the animals in the "mini zoo ". Bring a bag lunch or you can purchase lunch at the orchard's restaurant. Join us for a day of fun at the apple orchard. Children must be accompanied by an adult. TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Departs Returns Eagan Town Centre (by Hallmark) 9:45 a.m. 4:15 p.m. FEE: $5.00 per person includes transportation, hayride, tour, one apple and tasting of apple cider', Bring extra money if you wish to purchase apples or other goodies. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 15, 1992 2 • .,„„11111, '1[1'114;1 ' lilt' „.., 1 , 1 1,11 1, 77 1110 111, q 11W-1 , , Jo- • Join fellow walkers for any or all of the un. There's no cost to join. A great way to joy walking and new friends. et SPECIAL EVENTS: Sunday, September 13 : Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11: Blackhawk Park. Meet at the Municipal Center at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 8: Mississippi Mile. Meet at the Municipal Center at 5:00 p.m. Path is located in Minneapolis. Sunday, December 6 Mall of America. Meet at the Municipal Center at 5:00 p.m. Walk indoors and do some holiday shopping. WEEKLY WALKS: Mondays Meet at the Municipal Center every Monday at 6:15 p.m. Route will be determined by those present. Thursdays Meet at Thomas Lake Park, 4425 Pilot Knob Road, at 7:00 p.m. every Thursday. MONTHLY MEETINGS: Both the Fleet Feet Walking Club and the Free Wheelers Bicycling Club meet the third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagan Municipal Center. Plans are discussed for the above activities and future events. Awards are distributed for the incentive program. 11 1 1‘. INCENTIVE PROGRAM: Continue your individual walking program with the help of the incentive program. Earn awards as you reach various milestones. There's no cost to participate. Contact Eagan Parks and Recreation to register. 411 50 miles = button 100 miles visor 200 miles - long sleeve tee shirt 500 miles pedometer Pedal with fellow cyclists of all ages and interest. There's no cost to join. Come along for the ride. SPECIAL EVENTS: Saturday, September 12: Jesse James Cloverleaf Century, Northfield, MN. Bike 10, 25, 50, 75 or 100 miles. Meet at Northfield High School between 6:30 and 8:00 to register. Cost: $13.00 pre-registered $16.00 same day registration 18 and under $5.00 or $7.00 Saturday, September 26 : Minnesota Valley Trail. Bloomington to Chaska and back. Approximately 25 miles. Meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 7:00 a.m. Sunday, October 4: Cannon Falls Leaf Century, Cannon Falls, MN. Variety of distances similar to Jesse James ride. Meet at Cannon Falls High School between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. Saturday, October 17: Trip to Fort Snelling. Meet at the Eagan Municipal Center at 9:30 a.m. Bring bag lunch. Cost to enter Fort Snelling is $3.00/adults, $1.00/youth. 3 WEEKLY RIDES: Wednesday Evenings: Meet at the Municipal Center at 7:00 p.m. Route to be determined by the group. Saturday Mornings: Meet at the Municipal Center at 7:15 a.m. MONTHLY MEETINGS: The third Monday of each month is reserved for a combined Bicycle/Walk Club meeting. Discuss plans for upcoming events, share stories and resources, and receive awards for the incentive program. INCENTIVE PROGRAM: Receive awards at various milestones as you continue with your individual program. 50 miles - button 100 miles - visor 500 miles long sleeve tee-shirt 1000 miles - bicycle accessory 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 September 28, 1992. **Please Note: New registrations to the Tiny Tot Program begin on September 12, 1992. Children who participated in Tiny Tots during the Spring 1992 session may re -enter the program during the time period of September 8 - September 11, 1992. DATES: Sept. 28 - Dec. 3, 1992 (No class on Nov. 26, 1992) TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Section 1: Mon/Wed 9:30 -11:30 am Goat Hill Park X3291 Lexington Aven`u Section 2: Mon/Wed Section 3: Tues/Thurs Section 4: Tues/Thurs 9:30 -11:30 am 9:30 -11:30 am 1:00 -3:00 pm .......................... ......................... .......................... rfdl+e Ridg Par:: Erene Section 5: Mon/Wed 1:00 -3:00 pm Section 6: Tues/Thurs 9:30 -11:30 am FEE: $75.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 pm, Friday, September 25, 1992 CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS 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 5 years old by October 2, 1992. DATES: Fridays, October 2 - December 3, 1992 (No class on Oct. 16 and Nov. 27, 1992) TIMES: Section 1: 9:15 - 10:15 am (Three year olds only) Section 2: 10:30 - 11:30 am (Four and five year olds) LOCATION: Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Avenue FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 30, 1992 4- FITNESS AND FUN Three year olds will experience stunts and • I mbling, creative play, game activities, VIII5hysical 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 co- ordination and FUN are the emphasis for the program. This is a child /instructor program only. A parent's day will be held on the last day. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes for active play. Child must be three years old by October 2, 1992. Space is limited Pre - registration is required DATES: Fridays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 4, 1992 (No class on Oct. 16 and Nov. 27) " 10:15 - 11:00 am LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Bldg. 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wed., Sept. 30, 1992 5 GAMES KIDS PLAY Four and five year olds will experience relays, circle games, physical fitness and game activities designed especially for them. The lass will include exposure to basketball, soccer, football, 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 Oct. 2, 1992 Space is limited Pre - registration is required DATES: Fridays, Oct. 2 - Dec. 4, 1992 (No Bass on Oct. 16 and Nov. 27.) TIMES: 9:00 am - 10:00 am 11:15 am - 12:15 pm LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Bldg. 3795 Pilot Knob Rd. FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wed. Sept. 30, 1992 fp ! C>!tEtti ............................... . ............................... : 35 ) >'. SCHOOL'S OUT PARTY Hey kids, enjoy your day off from school by having fun at Bridle Ridge Park. A day of activities such as games and crafts is being planned for all kids ages 6 -10. The highlight of the day will be a pizza and ice cream parry! Activities will be held both indoors and outdoors. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Space is limited and pre- registration is required. DATE: Friday, October 16, 1992 TIME: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm LOCATION: Bridle Ridge Park, 3990 Elrene Road FEE: $8.50 per person (includes supervision, pizza, beverage, ice cream and all activities) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 pm, Tuesday, October 13. 1992 HALLOWEEN SPOOK TRAIL Dare to venture out into the haunted woods at Thomas Lake Cemetery Park. This year's trail will be one day earlier to avoid another blizzard. Come out and enjoy a spinetingling, thrilling chill. A treat is your reward if you survive. The Eagan Jaycees are co- sponsoring this fun - filled night for youth ages 6 and older. The trail begins at the south end of the parking lot at Thomas Lake Park. DATE: Friday, October 30, 1992 TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 pm LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park 4425 Pilot Knob Ro FEE: No charge *Many volunteers are needed to help staff the Spook Trail. If you and anyone you know of are interested in helping, contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454- 8535). Volunteers meet approximately one week prior to the actual night to map out plans. Volunteers are responsible for their costumes and props. About four hours are utilized October 30th, to set -up, conduct and clean up the trail. All volunteers are rewarded with refreshments afterwards. Please call us, it's a lot of fun. 6 t HALLOWEEN SPECIAL EVENT Witches, clowns, Little Mermaids, Ninja Turtles, along with children ages 3 - 7, and their parents are invited to attend a costume party. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy treats and fun! This event is held outdoors under the Pavilion in conjunction with the Halloween Spook Trail. Dress appropriately for the weather. Pre - registration is required Registration is limited. DATE: Friday, October 30, 1992 TIME: 6:00 -7:00 pm LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park Pavilion 4425 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $2.00 per child REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3:00 pm, Wednesday, October 28, 1992 1 110 � � And iohii Iltii�il,d PIZZA AND ROLLERSKATING PARTY Kids, join us on your day off from school as we go to Circus in Burnsville for pizza and games. Then, it's off to Skateville for an afternoon of rollerskating. The fee includes pizza, beverage, 12 game tokens, skate rental, admission, transportation and supervision. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. DATE: Thursday, October 15, 1992 TIMES: Departs Returns Eagan Town 10:30 am 4:15 pm Centre (by Hallmark) FEE: $13.00 per person it EGISTRATION EADLINE: Friday, October 9, 1992 GUTHRIE THEATRE "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" Beginning with its first performance in 1975, the Guthrie's "A Christmas Carol" has become a tradition, an essential ingredient in the holiday spirit of countless Midwestern families. Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, all come to life on the Guthrie stage in the heartwarming story that has become as much a part of the holiday season as snowflakes, mistletoe, and greetings through the mail. WHO: Adult Men/Women DATE: Thursday, December 17, 1992 TIME: Eagan Town Centre (by Hallmark) Departs Returns 6:30 pm 10:30 pm •EE: $19.50 includes bus transportation and reserved seating REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 pm, Nov. 15, 1992 1 OLD LOG THEATRE "IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY" Adults, travel with us by motor coach as we go to the Old Log Theater in Excelsior to see "It Runs in the Family ". This comedy contains the usual assortment of farcical nut cases coming in and out of doors with mistaken identity. A delicious luncheon will be served before the play. DATE: Friday, October 16, 1992 TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Departs Returns Lakeville Senior Center Apple Valley Comm. Center Rosemount City Hall Eagan Town Center (by Hallmark) 10:15 am 10:30 am 10:45 am 11:00 am FEE: $24.75 - Seniors 55 and over $25.75 - Adults under 55 5:30 pm 5:15 pm 5:00 pm 4:45 pm REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, Oct. 8, 1992 BABYSITTING /LATCHKEY 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 or older are encouraged to participate. The clinic covers the "how to" of baby sitting, including age appropriate game activities. Aspiring baby sitters will be taught how to maintain a safe environment for the children in their care. First aid will be emphasized. The latch key portion covers safety for a child being home alone. A light lunch will be served to the class participants. Space is limited Pre - registration is required. DATE: Saturday, October 24, 1992 TIME: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Bldg. 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $9.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 pm, O'"ober`16, 1992 EAGAN SENIORS Eagan Seniors meet several times a month to visit with old friends, to welcome new seniors to the group and community, and to have a lot of fun. Recent activities included the annual picnic, an afternoon of bingo, and hosting of the Rosemount Area Singers at our monthly Pot Luck lunch. Our programs vary from month to month, so come and give us some new ideas for activities. Our seniors "Coffee Club" meets at 9:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at McDonald's on Silver Bell Road. Phyllis Lang and Peggy Knudsen are two members of the McDonald's staff that will welcome seniors for this social gathering. If you are an Eagan Senior, new to the city or a lifelong resident, come join us. Call Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454- 8535), to place your name on the Seniors monthly mailing list. 8 DOG OBEDIENCE Are your dog's "manners" the worst on the block? Then, why not try dog obedience training? You will teach your dog to come, sit, stay, and heel. Inappropriate barking will become a thing of the past. Your dog will love coming to class. Repetition, a firm "no" when needed, and loads of praise are the elements used to ensure your success with your dog. 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. 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. Pre - registration is required. DATES: Thursday, Oct. 1 - Dec. 10, 1992 TIMES: Beginner: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Beginner: 7:15 - 8:15 pm LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Admin. Bldg. 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $30.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 pm, Friday, Sept. 25, 1992 IMMUNIZATION CLINIC The Dakota County Public Health Nursing Service and the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department have scheduled an influenza immunization clinic this fall. Vaccination is available to all persons who wish to utilize the service. Senior citizens are especially encouraged to consider annual immunization. Persons with health problems should consult with their physician prior to immunization. DATE: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: INFLUENZA Tuesday, November 17, 1992 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Community Room, Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road $5.00 Donation • IN -LINE SKATING LESSONS Roll into the fast - growing, street - streaking, asphalt- kicking sensation of in -line roller skating. Lots of fun, action and exercise. Beginners will learn how to stroke, turn and stop. Intermediate skaters will improve eir stride, learn cross -over turns, backward skating and dge control. All classes will learn the International In -Line Skating Association Rules of the Road and "Skate Smart". A certified instructor leads all classes. Skate rental is available at Summit Bike and Sport, 2119 Cliff Road, at a special discounted price of $8.00 for four days (class receipt required). Helmet is required. Knee pads, elbow pads and padded gloves are strongly recommended. Space is limited! Register now! DATES AND TIMES: September 21, 22, 23 (Sept. 24 is rain make -up) 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. September 28, 29 30 (Oct. 1 is rain make -up) Beginners 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. Intermediate 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Adult Beginners 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Thomas Lake Park Parking Lot 4425 Pilot Knob Road Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 LOCATION: Beginners Beginners Beginners FEE: $15.00 per person • EGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sections 1 -3: September 18 Sections 4 -6: September 25 •AM FEE: $75.00 Space is limited. CD 3 -MAN BASKETBALL Enjoy the excellent workout and fun competition of this recreational, unofficiated league. This year we will be offering two leagues; a competitive league and a recreational league. Both leagues are on Wednesday evenings in elementary school gyms. Thirteen games are planned, full court. League size is limited to eight competitive and eight recreational teams. A MANDATORY manager's meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Center. Contact Parks and Recreation for registration information. DATE: Competitive League: Nov. 11 - March 24 Recreational League: Nov. 11 - March 17 TIME: Wednesday evenings Game times at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 LOCATION:Competitive League: Woodland Elem. School Recreational League: Thomas Lake Elem. and Woodland Elem. School REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Oct. 5 - 16, 1992 New teams: Oct. 19 - 23, 1992 • 9 VOLLEYBALL Volleyball team registrations are currently being accepted on a first come, space available basis. Leagues offered in the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department are as follows: Men's Power Officiated: Women's Power Officiated: Co -Ed Officiated: Co -Ed Recreational: Co -Ed Officiated: Co -Ed Recreational: Tuesday Evenings Tuesday Evenings Thursday Evenings Thursday Evenings Friday Evenings Friday Evenings Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 8, 1992. For more information call the Eagan Parks and Recreation department at 681 -4660 (TDD 454-8535). Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 4) FOOTBALL Eagan Parks and Recreation offers three different opportunities for adult touch football. CoRec Flag Football: Plays Fridays at Northview Athletic Fields. A fun night out for everyone. Fee is $195.00 for seven games. One official per game. FourMan Passing Touch Football: Play Saturdays at 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00 p.m. at Northview Athletic Fields. This is purely a recreational, fun league and is unofficiated. Fee is $95.00 for seven games. SevenMan Passing Touch Football: Competitive, officiated league that began play September 2nd. For registration information contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535), or stop by the Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Individuals wishing to have their names placed on an available player's 5 -MAN BASKETBALL There are two officiated leagues offered. Wednesday evenings a sanctioned Class C/D League plays. On Thursdays, the League is made up of sanctioned Class B teams. Interested teams and individuals should contact Parks and Recreation for registration information. League space is limited. A MANDATORY manager's meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Center. DATE: Nov. 11, 12, 1992, through Mar. 17, 25, 1993 TIME: Wednesday evenings Game times at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 Thursday evenings Game times at 6;30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 LOCATION: Dakota Hills Middle School TEAM FEE: $372.00 (14 games) REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Oct. 5 -16, 1992 New teams: Oct. 19 - 23, 1992 Teams must consist of players who live or work within School District #196 or Eagan. MEN'S BROOMBALL Eagan Parks and Recreation offers two broomball leagues for men. Both leagues will be sanctioned and games will be played on Sunday or Monday evenings. Seven games are planned, weather permitting. Registration information is available by contacting Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454 - 8535). A MANDATORY manager's meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 7th, at 7:15 p.m. for Sunday League, 8:00 p.m. for Monday League, at the Municipal Center. DATE: TIME: LOCATION: Quarry Park, 3340 Coachman Road TEAM FEE: $217.00 (seven games planned) REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Nov. 16 - 27, 1992 New teams: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 1992 Teams must consist primarily of players who live or work in Eagan. Space is limited. Dec. 20, 21, 1992, through Feb. 7, 8, 1992. Game times at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. ADULT SOFTBALL Fall adult slowpitch softball began play August 17, 18 and 19, and runs through the beginning of October. Summer League information will be available after February 1, 1993. Next year's Fall Softball information will be available after July 5, 1993. 4 -MAN HOCKEY Before you know it, winter will be upon us. Plan now for the upcoming season and organize your team. Last year, everyone enjoyed the fast paced action and superior workout of the 4 -Man Hockey League. A goal board is used in place of a goalie and no checking or slap shots are allowed. Registration information is available by contacting Eagan Parks and Recreation 681 -4660 (TDD 454-8535). A MANDATORY manager's meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Center. DATE: Wednesday evenings Dec. 30 - February 10, 1993 TIME: Game times at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 p.m. LOCATION: Rahn Park, 4425 .Sandstone Dr. TEAM FEE: $75.00 (seven games played) REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 1992 New teams: Dec. 7 - 11, 1992 Teams must consist primarily of players who live or work in Eagan. J 1 0 CO -REC BROOMBALL Friday evening Is reserved for wild and wacky fun. Co -Rec Broomball is offered and co- sponsored by the Burnsville and Eagan Parks and Recreation Departments. Your team must meet three pre - requisites In order to play: • enjoyment of wintry outdoors, ability to laugh and the capacity to have a good time. Managers of prospective teams should contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454-8535) for registration information. Individuals and couples wishing to be on an available player's list should also contact Parks and Recreation. A MANDATORY manager's meeting Is scheduled for Monday, December 7th, 6:30 p.m., In the Municipal Center. DATE: TIMES: Space Is limited. Friday, Jan 8 - Feb. 5, 1993 Game times at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. LOCATIONS: Burnsville: North River Hills Park 19th Avenue Eagan: Rahn Park 4425 Sandstone Drive TEAM FEE: $150.00 (five games planned) REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Nov. 16 - 27, 1992 New teams: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 1992 Teams must consist primarily of players who live or work in Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville or Savage. BOOT HOCKEY Organize your friends for a recreational league on ice. Slide and shoot while having fun to bootl This league is for players who want to exercise, have fun and enjoy playing boot hockey with friends. Because it is a newer league, many issues will be discussed at the MANDATORY manager's meeting Monday, December 21, at 6:30 p.m., in the Municipal Center. Space is limited. Priority is given to teams consisting primarily of players who live or work in Eagan. DATE: Sundays, January 3 - February 14, 1993 TIME: Game times at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. LOCATION: Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Ave. FEE: $50.00 down payment (remainder of fee to be determined) REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Dec. 1 - 11, 1992 New teams: Dec. 14 - 18, 1992 For registration information, contact Eagan Parks and Recreation after November 2, 1992. • • NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES ASSOCIATION COACHES CERTIFICATION The Department of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Eagan Athletic Association and II/Rosemount Area Athletic Association, conduct Coaches Certification Clinics for youth sport coaches. Clinics are offered to youth coaches in the following sports: basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football and hockey. The subject matter of the clinic videotapes include: The Psychology of Coaching youth sports, first aid and maximizing performance. The first year certification program also includes skills tapes that are sport specific. Approximately 250 youth coaches have attended clinics to date in 1992. Additional sessions for basketball are upcoming this fall. Has your child's coach participated in a clinic? BANDY "Soccer on Skates" Bandy combines soccer, field hockey and skating all in one game. Bandy is a noncontact sport for girls and boys. Don't miss this chance to try out one of the fastest growing sports in Minnesota! Eagan Parks and Recreation will again offer a Bandy School for Eagan youth. The activity will be held on Saturdays beginning in early January. Look for specific program information in the December issue of Discover Us! For now.... visualize an ice rink the size of a soccer field Die 1 it RECREATION HOTLINE 681 -4670 The Recreation Happenings Hotline is on line 24 hours each day. A menu of topics has been set up so that residents can quickly hear specific information. • The menu and examples of messages are as follows: #1 Today's Activities: Weather related activity announcements, bus times, and other daily information is provided. This line is updated each weekday. When weekend events require new information for participants, messages are updated as needed. #2 Upcoming Special Events: Information concerning activities that will happen in two or three weeks. This line usually features community wide recreation programs. #3 Seasonal Outdoor Facility Information: Status of ballfield availability, an estimate of when the nets on tennis courts will come down for the winter, and a listing of city 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 pavilions, shelter buildings, ballfields, or skating rinks. 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DD 454-8535). **' 'LOCATION . : ** *REGISTRATION OPTIONS * ** In- ::ro n Mail -In` Depository drop box NOTE Registration received prior to September 12, 1992, will be processed upon com' t he first day in-person ; session Y RE VEST TO :> :>:>::>: : < >:: >::: >:::: >:::: >::: >::::::> s CHANGE 'A REGISTRATION**** : > > > >> R e: ueSts!; to change activity locations, sections or times for r istrations already >;com - le 9 9 tY e5 p :. st be made in person Telephone requests cannot be accepted. A fee of $2.00 will be :c s sery ce; ****CONFIRMATION LETTERS * * ** Letters of confirmation are not sect: You should attend an activity for which you register scheduled ; unless are notified otherwise. the ****REFUND POLICY * *** Registration fees for programs g ramscanceled by Parks and Recreation wIll be full <refurrdedA $2.00 sere ce;;fee::will;:be.char charged for individual: registration istrati:on cancellations made prior :. to!: t : g g p the star an activity or its registration deadline No refunds can be made after registration deadlnesor th start of an activity UA LOP O > > » > Q T RUN T hO Ci. >of: n Ea a i s committed to the i� iY:.;.;;; g:.; ; a pol cy that a i ':ersons have: equai a .c, p..: 4 cress to its ro rams p g , em ac ltesad I meanwi P Y g d to . «: race >color> creed r I i � 9 J , isabi Ii. a ; ; e m:arital::stat �.: .: us ar status :.with re and tY .g .:.:..:..........::.. . o u is assistanc e 13 J itch for reulair R crea on Cable arr r:: ram ; ;;, ... >.: >;:: , .TV,. Recrea i n o tion activit in o . park rk fact > ; P ................ a nd....... announcements of sspecial at fe ur Be in the ......................... CABLE Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 CITY COUNCIL Wednesday 2 FOOTBALL BEGINS Thursday 3 ADV. PARKS, RECREATION & NAT. RES. COMM. Friday 4 Saturday 5 6 7 LABOR DAY 8 9 SENIOR CITIZENS 10 WALK CLUB 11 12 RECREATION PRGR. REGISTRATION 9 AM - 1 PM 13 FLEET FEET WALKING CLUB AT MN. VALLEY WILDLIFE REFUGE 14 WALK CLUB 15 PRIMARY ELECTION SENIORS COFFEE CLUB 16 17 WALK CLUB CITY COUNCIL 18 MN. HARVEST APPLE ORCHARD TRIP 19 WHO DONE IT HIKE VOLKSMARCH 20 21 WALK CLUB 22 SENIOR CITIZENS 23 24 WALK CLUB 25 26 27 28 TINY TOTS WALK CLUB EVENING WITH THE STARS 29 TINY TOTS 30 TINY TOTS BACK -UP DATE FOR EVENING WITH THE STARS WINTER RECREATION LEADERS Enjoy people of all ages? Do you thrive on outdoor activity? Are you available after school, evenings and weekends? Work as a Winter Recreation Leader this winter! The season runs from mid - December through February. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Applications for Winter Recreation Leader positions will be accepted beginning Tuesday, October 13, 1992, through Tuesday, December 8, 1992. All applicants must complete a City application form. Forms are available at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. The City of Eagan is an affirmative action /equal opportunity employer. 14 FACILITY RESERVATIONS The City provides numerous facilities that are available for use by the public. It is recommended that for any group function a facility reservation be executed with the Department of Parks and Recreation. This will enable you to avoid the embarrassment of arriving at a facility that is already booked, has been changed over for another sport or has been rotated out of service for maintenance purposes. The facilities typically in question for the fall are: Soccer and softball fields, tennis courts, pavilions, sheltr buildings and sand volleyball courts. To reserve a facility, call Parks and Recreation at 681 -4660 (TDD 454- 8535). Subject to the level of service your group requests, fees may be charged. tember, 1992 • Sunday 1 Monday 2 TINY TOTS Tuesday 3 TINY TOTS GENERAL ELECTION Wednesday 4 TINY TOTS Thursday 5 TINY TOTS ADV. PARKS, REC. & NAT. RES. COMM. CITY COUNCIL Friday 6 FITNESS & FUN GAMES KIDS PLAY CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Saturday 7 8 FLEET FOOT WALKING CLUB MISSISSIPPI! MILE 9 TINY TOTS CITY OFFICES CLOSED VETERAN'S DAY 10 TINY TOTS 11 TINY TOTS SENIOR CITIZENS 12 TINY TOTS 13 FITNESS & FUN GAMES KIDS PLAY CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS 14 15 GUTHRIE THEATRE REGISTRATION DEADLINE 16 TINY TOTS 17 TINY TOTS INFLUENZA IMMUN, CLINIC 1:30 -4:00 PM CITY COUNCIL 18 TINY TOTS 19 TINY TOTS 20 FITNESS & FUN GAMES KIDS PLAY CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS 21 22 23 TINY TOTS 24 TINY TOTS SENIOR CITIZENS 25 TINY TOTS 26 THANKSGIVING DAY 27 28 29 30 TINY TOTS 20 TINY TOTS CITY COUNCIL 21 TINY TOTS 22 TINY TOTS WALK CLUB 23 FITNESS & FUN GAMES KIDS PLAY CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS 24 BABYSITTING LATCHKEY CLINIC 9 AM - 1:30 PM � 1 3 i,;,, -. ...,,,..;___ cto er unday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1 TINY TOTS WALK CLUB ADV. PARKS, REC. AND NAT. PES. COMMISSION Friday 2 FITNESS & FUN GAMES KIDS PLAY CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Saturday 3 4 5 TINY TOTS WALK CLUB 6 TINY TOTS TINY COUNCIL 7 TINY TOTS 8 TINY TOTS WALK CLUB 9 FITNESS & FUN GAMES KIDS PLAY CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS 10 1 1 FLEET FEET WALKING CLUB AT BLACKHAWK PARK 12 TINY TOTS WALK CLUB CITY OFFICES CLOSED COLUMBUS DAY 13 TINY TOTS 14 TINY TOTS 15 TINY TOTS PIZZA AND ROLLER- SKATING PA WALK RTY 16 L'S OUT SCHOOLS PARTY 17 18 19 TINY TOTS WALK CLUB 20 TINY TOTS CITY COUNCIL 21 TINY TOTS 22 TINY TOTS WALK CLUB 23 FITNESS & FUN GAMES KIDS PLAY CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS 24 BABYSITTING LATCHKEY CLINIC 9 AM - 1:30 PM 25 26 TINY TOTS WALK CLUB 27 TINY TOTS 28 TINY TOTS BASKETBALL MANAGERS MEETING 29 TINY TINY TOTS WALK CLUB 30 FITNESS & FUN GAMES KIDS PLAY CREATIVE HALLOWEEN SPOOK TRAIL AND SPECIAL EVENT 31 HALLOWEEN / ) \ ) • • November, 1992 15 CITY OF EAGAN 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MN 55122 EAGAN NEWS SEPTEMBER 1992 VOLUME 15 NO. 3 PHONE: 681 -4600 TDD #: 454 -8535 THE LONE OAK TREE...THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY NEW PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES Precinct boundaries have been re- drawn and new precincts have been added in the City of Eagan due to redistricting and population growth. This should result in fewer voters at each polling place and also should decrease the time needed to vote and should reduce parking conges- tion. 4),ECINCT POLLING PLACE 1 Pilot Knob Elementary School 1436 Lone Oak Road 2 Quarry Park Shelter Coachman Road 3 Trinity Lone Oak Luth. Church Highway 49 & 55 4 Cedar Elementary School 2140 Diffley Road 5 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 3930 Rahn Road 6 CPflar Grove Baptist Church 1985 Diffley Road 7 Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road 8 Eagan Municipal Center 3830 Pilot Knob Road 9 Woodland School 945 Wescott Road 10 St. John Neumann Church 4030 Pilot Knob Road A precinct map and polling place list is shown to help voters find their polling places. To further assist with the voting process, the City has activated a voter information telephone number. Please call 681-4614 (TDD #454 -8535) with any questions about the upcoming elections. CITY OF EAGAN POWNG PLACES FOR 1992 PRECINCT POLLNO PLACE 11 Northview Elementary School 965 Diffley Road 12 Cedar Ridge Christian Church 2024 Rahn Way 13 Rahn Elementary School 4424 Sandstone Drive 14 Christ Lutheran Church 1930 Diff ley Road 15 Thomas Lake Elementary 4350 Thomas Lake Road 16 Easter Lutheran Church 4200 Pilot Knob Road 17 Fire Station No. 4 4200 Dodd Road 18 Fire Station No. 5 4701 Galaxie Avenue 19 Chapel Hill Baptist Church 4888 Pilot Knob Road 20 Pinewood Elementary School 4300 Dodd Boulevard TO SAVE TIME AT THE POLLS NOVEMBER 3RD PRE - REGISTER BY OCTOBER 13 If you recently moved to Eagan you should fill out a voter registration card Oand return it to the county auditor by October 13. Being pre - registered will shorten your wait on Election Day because you will eliminate the "New Registra- tion" line. Voter registration cards are available at City offices, the Eagan Library and County offices. Community Policing Per Capita Spending Bond Rating Upgraded Airport Issues WRAPP Week .. Cable TV.'. Forestry Grants ... Consumer Survey.... Hero Highlights . CITY OF EAGAN PRECINCT MAP CITY OF EAGAN Mayor: Thomas Egan Councilmembers: Pat Awada Pam McCrea Tim Pawlenty Ted Wachter 1'he followiaagoffices will be on the November FFICE . ON THE ELECTION BALLOT 1942 ballot in City of President and Vice-President U.S. Representative 3rd District State Senator - 38th District -- State Representative - District 38A and 38B State Court Judges County Commissioners - D strici City Council - two four-year terms The September 15 primary electionwill determine who the finalists are for some of these offices. McCrea and Tim PawientY will exgre Dece m il t , e1992 - C111111 Ti c l i e l fi Pe the P 441° seats was August 25 to P tember 8. The November 3rd election will determine two rs of four-year councilmember terms. 'rho is the first time City elections will be held in an even n beret' year, implementing a City Council action to reduce city expenditures. REGISTRATION ON ELECTION DAY Pre - registration for the November 3 election will close on October 13. However, if you are not registered by that date, you may register on election day. Eligibility requirements are: -- Must be 18 years of age or older -- Must be a U.S. citizen -- Must have resided in Minnesota for 20 days prior to election. -- In order to register on election day, you must bring one of the following forms of identification with you 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 (notifi- cation which is sent by the County audi- tor when a registration card is not com- plete or the card was received after the pre- registration closing date); 7. Valid registration in same pre- cinct under a different address; or 8. A registered voter, living in the same precinct, can personalty vouch that you now live in the precinct. The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to� 1 its programs, services, activities,facilitiesand employment without regard to race, color, I I creed, religion, national origin, se., disability, age, marital status or status with regard I to public assistance, 1 2 STATE MANDATES WATER FEES The Minnesota state legislature has mandated that an annual fee of $5.21 be collected from every water service connection to a public water supply. The legislature has also man- dated that local municipalities are re- sponsible for collecting the fee from their residents and businesses. The municipalities then must forward the total of the fees collected to the state of Minnesota. Therefore, beginning with the quarterly utility bills which were mailed on August 8, 1992, the City of Eagan will affix an additional amount of $1.30 to each bill issued for water service. The City will then forward the fees to the state as required by law. The City wishes to inform residents that affix- ing this additional surcharge to the water bills was not a City decision but a state mandate. The state will use the approxi- mately $4.8 million collected state- wide to cover federally mandated test- ing of water quality in drinking water throughout the state. This testing was recently required by the federal gov- ernment, which provided no money to conduct it. The flat $5.21 annual fee for public utility water connec- tions was set by the Minnesota legisla- ture during the 1992 session. Eagan officials estimate that ap- proximately $74,500 will be collected in the City of Eagan and forwarded to the state annually. Of this amount, approximately $3,000 to $4,000 will be used to test water in the City of Eagan. The state will use the balance of the money to test drinking water in other areas of the state. SOUCITOR UCENSING The City of Eagan requires that all solicitors selling goods or requesting con- tributions in residential neighborhoods, have a solicitor's license. City staff rec- ommends that residents ask to see the license which all solicitors are required to carry on their persons. Residents are ther urged to call City offices, either 68 4600 or 681 -4700 (TDD #454- 8535), with information about solicitors who cannot provide an Eagan solicitation license. COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING The Eagan Police Department is in the process of incorporating Com- munity Oriented Policing (C.O.P.) into the department. They are striving to de- velop a clear understanding of what it means to operate a police department committed to Community Oriented Policing rather than Traditional Polic- ing which has been the dominant polic- ing style for more then 50 years. The biggest difference between Traditional Policing and Community Ori- ented Policing is the integration of in- tensive community involvement and plan- ning. Through cooperation, the police, the local government, citizens, businesses and other segments of the community can prevent and fight crime. The philosophy of C.O.P. deals with a problem oriented approach to policing, in which police focus on the nderlying causes of crime, rather than t responding to calls for service. It is an innovation in crime prevention de- signed to decrease crime and reduce po- lice calls by solving problems. Early this year, a committee was formed within the department to exam- ine Community Oriented Policing and its possible incorporation into the de- partment. The committee was later ex- panded to include representatives from other City departments. They have worked up new "Beat Areas" which will serve to balance out calls per officer. On June 30, 1992, the Police Ex- ecutive Research Forum out of Wash- ington, D.C., held a seminar at Cray Research in Eagan which was geared toward problem solving policing in com- munities our size. The C.O.P. Commit- tee members, as well as Police Admini- stration, the Eagan City Administrator and representatives from other police departments attended. Information learned at this seminar will act as an effective tool in the development of CO.P. into the Eagan Police Department. It is the goal of the Eagan Police partment to be effectively working with Community Oriented Policing by January, 1993. EAGAN'S PER CAPITA SPENDING LOW In June 1992, the state auditor's office issued a report which analyzed spending in 1990 by the 179 cities with more than 2,500 residents in the state The average per capita spending rate for all c iti es was $426 per capita. " he ; purpczse of this report is togivecitizens informationwith which to demand accountability fr their city officials," Stat Auditor Mark Dayton said in a written statement. "Citizens can compa t heir city's spending with the spending of other similar M innesota cities. The report showed that the C ity of Eagan spent $204 Per capita for the year This is the lowest per capita spending rate in Dakota County and mirrors the fact that Eagan: has the lowest tax rate iii the county It also is the lowest per capita spe nding rate f or cities over 3000. Eagan's $204 per capita spending rate compares to the state average of $426, to $814 in Minneapolis, $700 i n St. Paul, $626 in Red Wing, 3501 in Golden Valley, $393 in Richfieldand $373 in Brooklyn Center . In Dakota County, it tom pares to $355 in Farmington, 3346 in Rosemount, $331 in Apple Valley and $280 in B urns vi lle , Even though it is difficult to think about snow while we are enjoying the warm weather, the snowplowing season will be here before we know it. Remem- ber last Halloween? EAGAN PARKING BAN Nov. 15 to April 15 6 a.m. to 6 p.m Parking Even Days Even Side 1/ Eagan residents are reminded that the City has a parking ban which is in effect from November 15 to April 15 of Odd Days Odd Side Moody's Investors S r u the Ci ty of Eagar's bond r ing from Ai to AA. This mean tha any b onds issued b y t City of Eagan ar judgedd to be of high quality by all rating standards A higher raling lo borrowing costs to the community as thebuyers of the bon wept lower interest r at e s I t is expected t hat app rox i mately $45,000w iiHbesavedon heb b y the City on August 18 beca of the upgrad bond rating. Th ratin syste • design to ref lect an assessment of the relativ engths a nd weakness o t fact ors w hich have a bearing dint t likel repayment of debt obligat <Factors include the econom adm i n ist ratio n of local services, available revenues debt managemen financ performan le ce and gal factors. CITY'S BOND RATING UPGRADED 3 SNOW PARKING BAN each year. The ordinance provides for more efficient and safer snow removal and to help identify abandoned or dis- abled vehicles. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on odd num- bered days, parking is allowed on the odd numbered side of the street only and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on even numbered days, parking is allowed on the even numbered side of the street only. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The ordinance is in effect at all times from Nov. 15 - April 15 whether there is snow on the ground or not. Vehicles in violation of the ban may be tagged and /or towed. Remember, the ban goes into effect on November 15. • it R�ARI' O I�ECK IT LOOK WHAT'S NEW Library users are now able to access personal borrower information on the public terminals found throughout the library. If you would like to know which items you have checked out and where you are on the list for requested books all you need is your library card to access your record. You will find simple -to- follow instructions on how to do this near the terminals. NUMBER ONE As library staff have suspected for a long time, you have made the Wescott Library "Number One" in the Dakota County Library System. What does this mean? It means that your library is the busiest library in the system, providing more materials and serving more people than even the busy libraries in Burnsville and Apple Valley. For the first half of 1992, the Wescott Library gleaned 27% of the system's total business. In July, over 82,000 items were borrowed. What will the future hold? As more people are serviced through the public library, more demands are made for services and materials which creates a need for more ma- terials. Are we ready for this challenge? ... You bet! GIFTS AND DONATIONS Gifts of money and books to your library are always welcomed. Book dona- tions may be added to the library collection or sold to the public at book sales run by the library and the Friends of the Library. Cash gifts are used to purchase books and other library materials, equipment, or to support special programs. Another unique form of library support is a memorial gift to honor a special occasion or a special person. A memorial plaque may be placed in the gift book commemorat- ing this special donation. A brochure is available in the library that explains more fully about these special donations and how you can provide a special gift. USED BOOK SALE The Friends of the Library will hold their fall used book sale on Saturday, October 24, in the lower level of the library. The proceeds from book sales are put directly back into the library as books, services or equipment. The reference collection, the young adult collection, the children's department and the audio visual department have benefitted from the proceeds, as well as the adult literacy program. Donations of slightly used books can be brought to the library before this date. SUNDAY OPEN HOURS Beginning September 13, you will again be able to bring your family to the library for a leisurely Sunday afternoon of browsing and checking out books. This is also a wonderful opportunity for you to become more familiar with the library collection. The staff is knowledgeable and eager to serve you between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. each Sunday until mid -May. This is a special invitation to you to bring your family for a visit! NOISE BECOMES A AIRCRAFT NUISANCE I If you are bothered by an aircraft noise event, note the time of day your `I I i ocaton an d asmuchasyou tan about the aircraft and direction offlightandcallthe � MAC Noise Complaint Hotline at 726 - 9411. You may also write ' to the Metropotli :' Ll an Airports] Commission at 6040 28th Ave. So , Minneapolis, MN 55450. JI 4 AIRPORT UPDATE NEW AIRPORT SITE SELECTION The dual track airport planning proc- ess is continuing with the selection ofpo- tential sites within the Dakota County Search Area. The decision has been nar- rowed to two potential sites, one of which is south of the Pine Bend Refinery and the other of which is near the City of Hastings. The City of Eagan is actively involved in the site selection and envi- ronmental review processes and will be developing policy positions regarding the options as the decision between expan- sion and relocation nears. Currently the issue is scheduled to be considered by the legislature in 1996. PART 150 SOUND INSULATION PROGRAM UNDERWAY Construction will begin in early 1993 on the first seven Eagan homes to receive sound insulation under the Metropoli- tan Airports Commission Part 150 Noise Insulation Program. The MAC program is part of a federal noise abatement fund ing program and is available to resident within the Ldn 65 noise contour, a na- tional standard prescribed by the Federal Aviation Administration. At the present time the eligible area is confined to a portion of the Country Home Heights neighborhood near the intersection of Lone Oak and Pilot Knob Roads. MAC's application to amend the eligible area slightly is still under review by the FAA. Residents of the larger area have been informed that the program will be extended to them when the amend- ment is approved. Since there are not sufficient funds to insulate all eligible homes at once, the City of Eagan will be conducting an annual lottery from among interested residents. EAGAN AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Eagan Airport Relations Com- mittee meets monthly to provide policy input to the City Council regarding air- port planning and airport noise issues. The meetings are open to the public and take place at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the Eaga Municipal Center. Agendas for the meet ings are published in "Eagan This Week" and they are cablecast on Government Access Channel 16. • STENCILS WORK! KEEP POLLUTANTS OUT 41 DRAINS '10 Liva: Stenciling this message near the grated storm sewer openings in the street and distributing interpretive doorhangeis to neighborhood residents are simple and effective ways to fight the pollution that threatens water quality in Eagan's lakes and ponds. Boy Scout Troop 510, led by Life Scout Greg McNally, has completed sten- ciling of over 900 catch basins and dis- tributed doorhangers to thousands of residences in 12 key drainages of the City, including those for Fish, Black - hawk, Carlson, Lemay, Thomas, and Schvanz Lakes. Their message is that storm sewers drain directly to lakes and fonds in Eagan and that residents can ease pollutants reaching these water bodies by following a few simple rules. If you'd like to help protect your favorite lake or pond, contact the Wa- ter Resources Coordinator at 681 -4300. The City will provide all materials, doorhangers, safety equipment, and di- rections for stenciling if you, your fam- ily, a few ofyour neighbors, ofyour civic organization can devote a few hours to stenciling and doorhanger distribution. Your neighborhood and your commu- nity will be better for it! 911 IS NOT JUST FOR EMERGENCIES 911 Call 911 for: • reporting crimes in progress, • crimes that just occurred, or • suspicious people and /or vehicles NEW HOME OWNERS The Protective Inspections Department at the City of Eagan offers owners of new homes opportunity to c nstr l k,i fireplace, or fl ntsh ia basement area of their home the within the first e year o f occu dec pancy without a charge f a building '. permit. However, construction plans must be submitted for review and appropriate inspections must be called for by the homeowner Separate plumbing and electrical permits are required at a minimal fee. Permits for electrical and plumbingmay be acquired by the homeowner onlyif work is performed by the homeowner. If not, a licensed plumber or electrical contractor is required to purchase the permit and perform the work. The following fees are required as of this pruning: NEW CONSTRUCTION. Basement Finish: No Charge Deck No Charge Fireplace: No Charge Electrical Permit: $31.50 Plumbing Permit: 15.50 ` Copies, per page: 50 . HOMES OVER ONE YEAR Basement Finish: $3530 Deck. 2530 Fireplace: 25,50 Electrical Permit: 31.50 Plumbing Permit: !1550 Copies, per page: ! .50 RESIDENTIAL UNDERGROUND SPRINKLING SYSTEMS The Minnesota Department of Health requires that all Reduced Pressure Zones (RPZ's) in residential underground sprin- kler systems be tested annually and be re- built every five years. Every RPZ that is in- stalled in a new installation will require a test. This is to assure that debris resulting from the piping installation has not inter- fered with the functions of the device. Only persons who are certified by the State Department of Health may perform the required tests. Any rebuilding and repair of the RPZ must be done by a licensed plumbing con- tractor. The regulations further state that the cities are responsible for administra- tion of the program. Each time a RPZ is tested or rebuilt within the City of Eagan, you must secure from the City's Building Inspections De- partment a test report form certifying that the RPZ has been tested in accor- dance with state standards. The person who does the testing, or the plumber who does the repairs or rebuilding, must sign the report. The City does not have a record of the location of many RPZ backflow preventers. Please notify our inspection office when a Reduced Pressure Zone is located. If a pressure type vacuum breaker is installed on a lawn sprinkler system at least 12 inches above the highest sprin- kler outlet, there is no need for testing at this time. Any further questions should be directed to Bill Adams or Dirk House, Plumbing Inspectors, at 681 -4675 (TDD #454 - 8535). WRAPP WEEK According to the Environmental Protection Agency, motor vehicles generate 67% of all carbon monoxide found in the air we breathe. Vehicles generate 25% of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon dioxide is the primary gas contributing to global warming. The American Lung Association estimates the health care costs due to air pollution at up to $93 billion per year. To help bring more awareness to the problem of air pollution and to help do their part in lessening the problem, employees of the City of Eagan will be participating in WRAPP Week, September 14 -18. WRAPP stands for Walk Ride And Pool Please. The purpose of WRAPP Week is to encourage City employees to walk ride or car pool to work with a fellow employee. It is hoped that this practice will extend beyond WRAPP Week and become a habit. We can all breathe a little easier if it does. 5 On August 4, the Eagan City Council acted to adopt the transfer resolution, which officially grants a franchise transfer of cable ownership from Cable TV North Central to Meredith/New Heritage Strategic Partners. The Council's action took place after a six month review and public hearing process by the Burnsville/Eagan Cable Commission and City staff. The Commission, which acted on behalf of the City as the advisory body to the Council, recommended that it "finds no reasonable basis to deny the request for transfer." The Commission based its recommendation on its review of the technical, legal, financial and character qualifications of the buyer. The City ofB urnSville, which cooperates with Eagan in the monitoring and enforcement of the franchise through the joint powers cable commission, approved the transfer in July. The cable stock transfer requires approval by the 43 metropoli- tan area cities in which Cable TV North Central currently operates. It, is expected that the actual stock transfer will take place later this year and that some time after the transfer the name will be changed to Meredith Cable. The City has been informed that the current company's management team will remain, and that they are not expecting any changes in the new company's pro- vision of service to its consumers: THE CITY'S PUBLIC MEETINGS COME INTO FOCUS Question, what is pink/green/ purple, out of focus, and often hard to hear? Answer, lately it has been the picture and audio quality of the City of Eagan's public meetings on cable TV. According to survey results, approximately one - fourth of the Eagan cable house- holds watch the City's public meetings on Channel 16. For those of you who have recently endured the public meet- ings' poor production quality, help is on the way. The City Council recently gave authorization to solicit proposals to renovate the council chambers media equipment. Hall goes according to sched- ule, starting in November viewers of the government's meetings will witness vastly improved production quality. The current 3- camera operation was retrofitted into the existing council chamber in 1986. At the time, Eagan was one of the first metropolitan cities which provided live coverage of the council meetings on cable. Since then, most cities have not only equipped their coun- cil chambers with media production ca- pabilities, but also have included new technology concepts such as presenta- tion enhancement. The City of Eagan's renovation will not only include replace- ment of the video and audio equipment, but the new system will also consist of a staff presentation table, a new handicap accessible public presentation podium, in- house television monitors for the cham- ber's audience, a computer, and remote - operated production capability. All expenses associated with the renovation will be covered by the City's cable franchise fees, with no impact on the City's property tax dollars. The City's fran- chise fees are obtained as a result of its agreement with the City's cable operator to allow the use of the public right -of -ways to provide cable service to its cable sub- scribers. The council chamber's media renovation will not only benefit those cable subscribers who watch the governmental meetings on Channel 16, but anyone who attends the meetings will also benefit from the improved presentation facilities in the council chambers. Unfortunately, as a result of the renovation construction, it is likely that none of the October meetings will be ca- blecast on the Government Channel. The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. In the meantime, thank you for your patience. 6 PERMITS FOR • BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING In the interest of promoting com- munity beautification, the City code al- lows for the planting of trees and shrubs within right -of -ways and boulevards under City permit. Permit criteria take into consideration the location and dear - ance for underground utilities, sidewalks, street design, schedules for major con- struction, and vehicle/pedestrian safety. Interested parties may obtain a permit application and instructions from the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pi- lot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122 Once a permit application has been received and underground utility locations marked, it will be reviewed by the City Forestry and the Engineering Depa ments. If the application is approved b the City, a permit will be issued at no cost to the applicant. In some cases, a permit may be denied if, in the opinion of the City, these plantings will become a visual obstruction for vehicle /pedestrian traf- fic or if the planting space is too limited because of utilities or sidewalk loca- tions. If you would like more informa- tion on the boulevard tree planting permit program, please contact Tom Schuster, Eagan City Forester, at 681- 4300, (TDD phone: 454- 8535.) THE CITY OF EAGAN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Auxiliary aidsfor persons with disabilities participating in City ac :;I 1 tivities will be provided upon !; ad ;1 IIII 1 varice notice of at least 96 hours. If 1a notice of less than 96 hours is re - 1 dived, the City ! of Eagan will at '1 tempt to provide much aid. CIT AWA RDED FORESTRY GRANTS The City of Eagan has been awarded two forestry grants through the Minne- sota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. An "America the Beautiful" challenge grant program will provide $1,000 assistance for the printing of two public forestry brochures entitled "Landscaping for Wildlife" and "Tree Plant- ing for Energy Conservation." These new brochures should be available by Octo- ber. The second grant was awarded by the Small Business Administration and will offer $5,000 cash assistance for landscap- ing at the Eagan Municipal Center. CITY FORESTRY BROCHURES The Eagan Forestry L has recently published four new pub - lic forestry brochures inte to provide Ea residents wi th infor mation on landscaping tree care, and environ conservation. `I"he brochures avai are Trees in Our E a Planning the R e s i d ent ial L and - scape Planting and Maintenat► Trees tb Deaf ngwith'Hvme Landscape Prlems These brochures cover a wide range oaf topics i>cluding the land- scope design process, selecting plant materials, prunin*andca0ngforneav trees, treating co mmon insect and disease problems, and avoiding tree damage during construct on Copies of the #free forestry bro- chures maybe obtained at;the Eagan Municipal Center' or by contacting the Eagan Forestry I ivis on at X581 - 4300, {TDD phone: 454 - 8535 ) THIS NEWSLETTER IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER HOMEOWNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR TREE MAINTENANCE IN STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY The Eagan City ordinance requires that property owners are responsible for pruning and maintaining trees within public street right -of -way adjacent to their property. Trees must be properly trimmed to provide necessary visibility and sight lines to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians. Trees must not block the visibility of any street signs or the illumi- nation of street lights. Mature trees growing along the right-of-way must also be pruned so that all branches are at least 13.5 feet above the street surface and at least 8 feet above the ground for all other public places. This autumn, the City of Eagan will continue sending notices to affected property owners advising them of the City's ordinance and requirements for proper tree pruning. The pruning maybe done by the property owner or any tree contractor which has been licensed by the City. A list of licensed contractors may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Center, 681 -4600 (TDD #: 454- 8535). Any tree not properly pruned within the time allowed by the notice will be subject to maintenance by the City or its designated contractor. The cost of any such work performed by the City will then be assessed to the property owner through a tax assessment. It is the goal of the Eagan Public Works and Forestry Departments to have all of the trees along street rights -of -way properly pruned by mid - winter. Hope- fully, this time schedule will not cause great inconvenience to any property owners since the fall is usually a good time for yard cleanup, as well as an appropriate time for pruning. There may be a new storm on the horizon in terms of tree diseases. A still poorly understood disease called Ash Yellows is currently killing ash trees in several locations in the metro area Green Ash, the most common ash species, is thought to be intermediate in suscepti- bility while White Ash appears to be the most susceptible. Trees affected by Ash Yellows may show any combination of the following symptoms: • Groupings of small branches (witches brooms) on the trunk and major limbs. • Small and sometimes chlorotic leaves (pale green or yellow). • Simple leaves on witches brooms rather than the normal compound leaves. • Reduction in overall growth. 1 ASH YELLOWS DISEASE • Branch die back. • Vertical cracks in the bark at the tree's base. e Unfortunately, the method of Ash Yellows spread is still unknown. And, while all infected trees will eventually succumb to the disease, some trees may live for manyyears. Landscape practices which reduce plant stress, principally watering, may extend the life of infected trees. Until further information is avail- able on Ash Yellows, use of ash trees in the landscape should probably be cur- tailed. 'Lyon need this infer in an Morin such as c to audio tape,;;, pkase contact the Gray a/Eagan, 3830 Pilot llimeb: Road, 35122, 681 - 44114, (TDD phone: 4548535). TWIN CITIES TREE TRUST The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department was fortunate to again re- ceive the services of the Twin Cities Tree Trust Program in the implementation of several community park projects in 1992. The Twin Cities Tree Trust is a public non - profit organization which employs disadvantaged youth in community work programs through assistance provided by the State of Minnesota and county grants. This year's work crew assisted with construction of the Trapp Farm Park play- ground, landscaping and boardwalk; in- stallation of benches and retaining walls at Wescott Station Park; and construction of a new perimeter at the Ridgecliff Park playground. The City of Eagan wishes to thank Twin Cities Tree Trust for more than 10 consecutive years of service to the parks and recreation system. COMMUNITY ED Brochures describing fall classes and programs through District 196 Commu- nity Education will be distributed to all residents of the district Sept. 12 -13. Eagan residents will receive the brochure with their This Week newspaper through Di- rect Market Media (residents with the 55121 zip code will be mailed their brochures.) Persons who do not receive a copy may pick one up from noon on Monday, Sept. 14, at Eagan City Hall and the Wescott Library. The brochure has the schedule of youth and adult enrichment classes, swim- ming lessons and open swim times, senior adult opportunities, Early Childhood Family Education, Adult Basic Education classes and more. If you have questions about delivery of the brochure, please call Direct Market Media at 894 -0310 (persons in 55121 zip code should call the post office). For in- formation about classes, call 683 -6879 (TDD #: 423- 7735). The Eagan News is distributed four times a year as a public service by the Eagan City Council. The newsletter I is prepared through the office of the City Administrator. 1 FALL LAWN +CAR WITH AN TOWARD LAKE PROTECTION Fall is for many lawn promote a healthy lawn next year Fall fertilization! is designed to stimu late root, growth which will provide the fo undation for lush plant growth following spring. Unlike summe weather which often puts grass under stress because of high temperatures and dry conditions, cooler, wetter fall weather spurs grass vigor, On the other hand, broad - leaf weeds - like the long distance runner who goes out too fast - are losing steam In the continuing battle for space in your yard, grass is better able compete with the weeds during the l ater part of the growing season be fire everything settles in for the long winter wait. Active lawn ca and good wa; ter quality can be compatible by fol- lowing a few guidelines: 1. Don't over fertilize. The re s of a soil test will give you the most accurate information regarding appropriate fertilization rates. Soil testing kits are available thr ough the city 681 -4300, (TDD # 454.8535) the best time of the year ; or the University of Minnesota's care practices that will Soil Testing Laboratory (625 -3101) 2. Eliminate spray or drift offer - tilizer onto hard su3rfaces, such as dr ways #sidewalks, or the street. Thiswill lessen theca aanceaf rain or lawnirriga• tion washing the fertilizer directly into the storm drainage system that feeds many of our lakes. 3. Never apply fertilizer on fro- zen ground. Asyou mow and rake the yard for the last time this year and prepare the mower and roto for winter stor age, also remember the following: 1. Never dispose of the gasoline, o or le pesticides or herbicides in the street or gutter. Call the City's recycling coordinator at ;i 681 - 4600, (TDD #: 454 - 8535) for information on proper disposal methods 2. Grass clippings, leaves, and other plant debris should be removed from streets, sidewalks, and driveways or removed as soon as possible after mowing. This material can be co posted, used in the! garden as mulch, or dis posed of at a community compost site. As part of a complex effort to revive the Lower Minnesota River, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (PCA) have adopted a goal of reducing pollution from runoff to the river by 40% by 1996. In the Metro area alone, almost 50 local governments - including Eagan - will need to take specific actions to meet this goal. First, local governments must adopt standards for new stormwa- ter ponds that treat runoff from devel- oped areas. Second, each community must adopt a broader set of manage- 8 "40% SOLUTION" FOR LOWER MINNESOTA RIVER AFFECTS EAGAN ment practices designed to reduce pol- lutant loads from new and re- developed land. Both of these actions must be taken by September 30, 1992. Finally, shore - land use regulations must be revised to comply with more strict standards an- nounced by the Department of Natural Resources. For Eagan, these changes must be made by January 4, 1993. Because of its already active water resource protection programs, the Ci of Eagan is one of a few communities 1 110 the Metro area that should have little trouble complying with these new man- dates. i I I I As a rapidly growing city, Eagan is approached by a significant number of retail businesses and commercial developers I interested in opening stores, restaurants and service locations here. As good business people, they typically have done their s homework about Eagan. They know our demographic breakdowns, income levels and buying habits. But they often ask the ubjective question, "Are Eagan residents interested in the product or service my business offers ?" The Eagan Economic Development Commission would like your help in answering that question. Eagan has an extremely active and accomplished development community capable of marketing their properties to a wide variety of business prospects. As a consequence, the City itself does not engage in direct marketing to retail businesses. The City does play an active role in development review and approvals for new projects throughout the City. Your answers to the questions below will help us to tell selected businesses how interested you are in their products or services. Please fill out the survey, fold it and return it to the City by October 1,1992. While return postage is guaranteed, you can help hold down the costs of the survey by placing stamp in the upper right hand corner of the addressed side of the survey. Thank you for your consideration in this regard. 1. Please provide the following background information about yourself. - Ages in Household - Years Lived in Eagan - Crossing Streets at Intersection Nearest Your Home - Household Income: 2. Which products or services do you typically purchase at Eagan businesses? Groceries Clothing Pharmacy Hardware Building Supplies Yard /Garden Gasoline /Oil Auto Parts Auto Service Repair Services Sit Down Meals Take Out Meals Cleaning /Laundry Beauty/Barber Floral Travel Liquor Gifts /Cards Movies/Videos Books/Magazines Photo Supplies Hobbies /Crafts Toys /Games Sporting Goods Fitness Recreation Electronics Home Furnishings Appliances Jewelry Other - Describe 3. How often do you shop Eagan businesses for the following general types of merchandise or services? Monthly 2x- Monthly Weekly More Often Groceries Gasoline Pharmacy Clothing Hardware Sit Down Meals Take Out Meals Other EAGAN RETAILERS AND YOU CITY OF EAGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RETAIL CONSUMER SURVEY $0 - 19,999 $20,000 - 34,999 $35,000 - 49,999 $50,000 - 64,999 $65,000 - 79,999 $80,000 or more. 4.4 9 4. Which goods and services do you regularly buy outside of Eagan? Of these, which would you prefer to purchase in Eagan? 5. If there are goods and services which you purchase outside of the City, why do you buy them elsewhere? Product/Service not available here. Prefer product/service quality elsewhere. Competitive price. Level of choice/selection. Other - Describe 6. Which Eagan shopping areas do you regularly use? Cedarvale Eagan Center Cliff Lake Centre Fox Ridge Center Town Centre Hilltop Plaza Thomas Lake Center Rahncliff Plaza Blackhawk Plaza Silver Bell Center Cedar Cliff Yankee Square Other - Location 7. What types of businesses, stores or services would you like to see in Eagan? In which locations would such businesses best meet your needs? 8. Do you have comments or answers to questions we did not ask? Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey and provide us with feedback on the types of businesses and services you use. Please fold, staple or tape closed and return to: While retuan postage is guaranueec4 placing a si iniF on this swrvey wi late r defray oar mit Please fall and stapla °rive cJ ld oral 10 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO 6989 EAGAN, MN. Postage will be paid by addressee CITY OF EAGAN 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES i HER() Highlights pagan Recycling Program September 1992 MANAGING SOLID WASTE AND WASTE REDUCTION Reduce Waste by "SMART' Shopping Each person in Minnesota produces four pounds of trash per day. Good recycling practices can cut down on a good part of that waste going to landfills but we can also cut the amount of trash we 4 roduce by changing ur buying practices. Many products we purchase in the grocery store come wrapped in an excessive amount of packaging. To help consumers make informed decisions on the products they buy, the Minnesota Office of Waste Management has started a program called SMART shopping (Saving Money and Reducing Trash). SMART shopping practices include buying products in bulk, avoiding disposable and individually wrapped items, and buying products in recycled packaging. MANAGEMDIT or wasrE Using SMART shopping practices will not only •duce the amount of trash we produce but helps save money at the check out counter. In research conducted by the Office of Waste Management: 11 •Glass cleaner bought in a pump bottle cost 26% less and produced 61% less waste than packaged pre - moistened wipes. •Toothpaste in a 6.4 ounce tube is 36% less ex- pensive and produces 69% less waste than a 4.6 ounce pump. • A 1.5 pound bag of raisins cost 47% less and produces 97% less waste than a bag containing mini boxes of raisins. The Cub Food store in Eagan, as well as other Cub Food Stores, is helping with the program by offering SMART shopping information in their stores, but SMART shop- ping practices can be applied anywhere you shop. Informational brochures are also available at the City of Eagan Municipal Center. Call 681 -4600 (TDD #454 -8535) for more information. Taking a little time to make informed decisions about what we buy will help our environment in the long run. Every three months, the United States throws away enough aluminum to rebuild our commercial airfleeL '1, Store food in washable, re- usable containers instead of disposable ones. Reduce,Reuse,Recycle. ...make it second nature! SOLID WASTE WATCHER Household Hazardous Waste New Drop -off Site Now Open The new Dakota County household hazardous waste drop -off site opened July 8. The drop -off site is located at Gopher Smelting and Refining on Yankee Doodle Road and Highway 149. The entrance to the site is located just off of Highway 149. Hours: Wednesdays from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Materials Accepted: Paints, solvents, pesticides, furniture polishes, weed killers, house- hold batteries, driveway sealers, used auto batter- ies, oil and oil filters. Pilot Program for Recycling Polystyrene A pilot program for recycling polystyrene has been started in the Metro area. Clean styrofoam food containers with the #6 on the bottom may be taken to any one of the Fina stations in Eagan. Please take your polystyrene to one of these locations for recycling. Packing peanuts and large or formed packing material will not be accepted at these drop -off sites. Do not include polystyrene foam in your curbside containers. 12 Dakota County Compost Site The Dakota County Compost Site at Pilot Knob and Wescott Roads will continue to be open. The site is presently open Fridays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please call R.D. Pecar at 460 -8332 for further information regarding hours of operation. Materials accepted at this site include grass, leaves, garden waste, and prunings not more than six inches in diameter. A new compost site is scheduled to be open sometime in 1993. The new site will be located at Yankee Doodle and Elrene Roads. EAGAN RECYCLING BASICS e Eagan Recycling Program offers weekly urbside collection for single family homes and townhome complexes. Please leave your recycling containers at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day. Recyclable materials are picked up the same day as refuse. It is the responsibility of your refuse hauler to remove recyclable material. The recy- cling containers must be removed as soon as pos- sible from the curb after they are emptied or by 10:00 p.m. of your collection day. The same ap- plies to garbage cans. Materials accepted in the recycling program include: Newsprint: Advertising inserts /sup- plements delivered with your paper are.okay. Please bundle with string or place in paper grocery bag. Magazines/Catalogs: Magazines and thin catalogs that are stapled at the fold. Please no junk mail or other Il lossy paper. Please place in paper bag or bundle with string kept sepa- rate from newspapers. Glass: Only clear, green and brown food and beverage containers. Please rinse and remove caps, lids and rings. Do not break glass. Colors may be commingled. Place in paper bag or recycling container. Cans: Tin and aluminum food and a peverage containers. Please rinse and remove paper labels from tin cans. Place in paper bag or recycling container. Corrugated Cardboard: Please flatten and bundle into pieces no more than three feet by three feet. Do not include: pizza boxes, cereal type boxes, pop/beer cartons, etc. 13 Plastic Bottles: All plastic bottles with a neck. Please rinse and remove caps and pumps (throw them away). Place in paper bag or recycling container. Reminder. Materials must be sepa- rated by type unless your refuse hauler gives you specific instructions. Recycling containers for residents of Eagan living in single family homes or townhomes may be picked up at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The recycling containers remain the property of the City of Eagan and Dakota County. If you move, please leave the containers for the next resi- dent. Recycling is available for residents of apart- ments and multi - family complexes. Please contact your building manager for more information. For Your Information In a recent Dakota County poll many recyclers admitted to recycling only two of the five to six items that are recycled in the County. In Eagan, six types of materials can be picked up for curbside recycling. These items are: news- paper, magazines and small catalogs, corru- gated cardboard, glass, and plastic bottles with a neck. You may not think recycling is impor- tant if your household only produces a small amount of these materials but every bit re- cycled helps Eagan reach its recycling goal of 18 %.