FallPARKS AND RECREATION
1991
FALL PROGRAMS
CITY OF EAGAN
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
454.8100
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CAPONI ART PARK
OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1991
1:00 - 4 :00 P.M.
Experience the work of sculptor Anthony Caponi as you stroll along
the paths in Caponi Art Park. Hear of the vision Mr. Caponi has for the Art
Park from the sculptor himself. Venture along the trails that will one day
fulfill the grand plan for the park.
An invitation to attend this open house is extended to the residents of Eagan
as well as to interested persons in neighboring communities South of the
River.
For the open house, park your car in the Goat Hill Park parking lot;
4391 Lexington Avenue South. Shuttle service will be provided to and from
Caponi Art Park.
Mr. Caponi will greet groups of visitors on the half hour beginning
at 1:15 P.M. Open house guests will have the opportunity to explore the park,
to visit the studio and to partake in light refreshments.
Mark your calendar now. Be part of a once in a lifetime event. . the
inaugural open house at Caponi Art Park.
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ST.PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1991
EAGAN HIGH SCHOOL THEATER
8:00 P.M.
The Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that
the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra will perform in Eagan on September 12,
1991. The Eagan High School Theater will host this cultural event.
The City of Eagan and School District 196 Community Education are
event co- sponsors. Eagan High School students and staff are partners in
hosting the concert.
Principal Conductor, Hugh Wolff, will be at the baton on September
12. World renowned pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja will be the guest soloist
playing Piano Concerto No.2 in F, Op.102 by Dmitry Shostakovich.
The concert will open with Franz Joseph Haydn's Symphony No.82
in C, "The Bear". Two works by Maurice Ravel are also on the program;
Pavane pour une infante defunte and Ma Me're l'oye (Mother Goose
Complete Ballet).
The concert is planned for an audience ages twelve (12) and older.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster 989 -5151, or in- person at West
Coast Video, the local TicketMaster outlet. All seats are $12.50. Hurry, while
seats are still available.
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THE WHO - DONE -IT HIKE!
Join the South of the River
Recreators from the Cities of Eagan,
Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville,
Farmington and Savage Parks and
Recreation Departments for an official 10
Kilometer Volksmarch. Along the walk
route you will pick up clues in order to
solve our mystery. Prizes will be awarded
from a drawing of correct guesses.
Walking shoes, pedometers and fanny
packs are the prizes, which will be donated
by Burger Brothers and R.E.I. Co -Op.
Afterwards, enjoy Pepsi products and
Green Giant corn -on- the -cob with fresh
butter from Enggrens Super Value.
The hike will take place in
Lakeville at beautiful Ritter Farm Park
located west of 35W on 195th Street
between County Road 50 and County Road
70. The natural dirt path will wind thron .
field and forest. There is plenty of wildli
to enjoy. Besides the 10K route, an
optional shorter loop will be available.
Both trails are difficult for strollers.
A Volksmarch is a leisurely walk
through a scenic area over a pre- marked
route. The hike is non - competitive and
participants can walk, jog or run at their
own pace. For those who wish, IVV credit
is available.
Bring the whole family and solve
the mystery. While you're at it, enjoy
scenic Ritter Farm Park and some great
refreshments!
DATE: Saturday, Sept. 14, 1991
TIME: 4:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Ritter Farm Park
Lakeville
FEE: No charge
REGISTRATION: Between 3:00 - 3:45 P
the day of the hike.
AN EVENING WITH THE STARS
This ever - popular program offers an up -close view
of stars, planets and other fascinating celestial bodies. Come
„ it and enjoy the autumn evening sky. Walter Hayes, a
ember of the Minnesota Astronomical Society, will guide
us into the night of clusters, galaxies and more.
Pre - registration is required by calling Parks and
Recreation by 4:30 P.M., Monday, September 9. Should
cloudy weather prevail, we will conduct an indoor seminar
on astronomy under the pavilion at Thomas Lake Park.
Should rainy weather prevail we will cancel the evening.
Those registered can call Recreation Happenings, 454 -8010,
after 6:00 P.M., to determine whether the program will
happen.
DATE: Tuesday, September 10, 1991
TIME: 8:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park Pavilion
4425 Pilot Knob Road
FEE: No charge
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Monday, September 9, 4:30 P.M.
Phone, mail or in- person
FALL IN THE NATIVE PRAIRIE
An afternoon for the family is being planned at the
Thomas Lake Park native prairie on Sunday, September 22.
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.
Test your short term memory to distinguish between Blazing
Star and Blue Aster! Prepare to listen for the rustle of
prairie animals that scurry to their appointed tasks. Then
join the guided tour of the Thomas Lake prairie. Collecting
seeds of prairie plants is on the agenda!
The afternoon will conclude with hot cider for all.
To reserve a spot for your family for this adventure, please
call Parks and Recreation at 454 -8100.
DATE: Sunday, September 22, 1991
TIME: 2:00 - 3:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park, 4425 Pilot Knob Road
FEE: Free
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ADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 20, 1991
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TAKE A HIKE
Enjoy the outdoors and the many fine trails and
parks in Eagan by joining the Discover Eagan Walking Club.
Start or continue a walking program, call in your mileage
and earn awards for reaching various milestones. There's no
better time to "take a hike" than now. It's so easy! To
register, contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 454 -8100.
(Consult your physician before beginning any kind of
exercise program.)
DISCOVER EAGAN WALKING CLUB
MEETING
Come plan the walking events that will happen
during the 1991 -92 walking season. In the past we have
planned a walk in conjunction with the Eagan Fun Run, an
Earth Day Walk, a Trek and Treat and a Cake Walk. Bring
your ideas!
DATE: Monday, September 16
TIME: 6:30 - 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Municipal Center
3830 Pilot Knob Road
BICYCLING CLUB
Be a big wheel around town by joining the Discover
Eagan Bicycle Club. Your benefits include improved fitness,
enjoying the outdoors and developing relationships with
friends and family. There is no charge to register. Report
your mileage and earn awards at various milestones.
50 miles - Button
100 miles - Visor
500 miles - T -shirt
1,000 miles - Bike Accessory
Through a growth in membership we hope to
organize bike events such as tours, speakers, trips and clinics.
This club is for all ages and bikes! We hope to
promote fitness and fun. Just give us a call to join! For
joining you will receive a copy of the new trails brochure.
Call Parks and Recreation, 454 -8100.
There will be a Discover Eagan Bike Club meeting
to begin plans for the 1991 -92 biking year. Bring your ideas
for events, trips, speakers, or whatever you can think of.
DATE: Monday, September 16
TIME: 7:00 - 7:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road
LAVENDER INN /MEDFORD OUTLET MALL
Enjoy a motorcoach ride to Fairbault and eat lunch
at the beautiful Lavender Inn. Choice of Chicken or Fish
with whipped potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, sherbet dessert
and coffee, tea or milk. Next we will head south to the new
outlet mall in Medford and spend the afternoon shopping.
Please indicate your choice of Chicken or Fish with
registration.
DATE: Thursday, September 19, 1991
LOCATION: Departs Returns
Eagan Town Centre 9:45 A.M. 5:15 P.M.
(by Hallmark)
FEE: $20.00 per person
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Thursday, September 12, 1991
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.
DATE: Friday, September 20, 1991
LOCATION: Departs Returns
Eagan Town Centre 8:45 A.M. 3:15 P.M.
(by Hallmark)
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: Friday, September 13, 1991
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ZUHRAH SHRINE CIRCUS TRIP
Hey kids - the Shrine Circus is coming! Children of
all ages will enjoy this traditional circus with clowns,
elephants, high wire acts plus much, much more! The two
hour circus performance will be held at the Met Center
starting at 1:30 P.M. School bus transportation will be
provided. Make sure to bring extra money if you want to
buy refreshments or souvenirs.
*Please note that children 8 years of age and
younger must be accompanied by an adult. This trip to the
circus is a great way to spend your break!
DATE: Thursday, October 17, 1991
LOCATION: Departs Returns
Eagan Town Centre 12:30 P.M. 4:15 P.M.
(by Hallmark)
FEE: $6.50 - Children 12 and under
$9.00 - Teens and adults 13 and over
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: 4 :00 P.M., Friday, October 11, 1991
ST. CROIX MEADOWS
Now you can try your luck at the fastest race in
town. One of the top entertainment spots in the region, St.
Croix Meadows offers something for everyone. From the
most sophisticated greyhound racing fan to the first time
visitor, this trip promises to be an exciting one. Please bring
extra money for lunch as no carry-in food or beverage is
allowed.
*Note early registration deadline*
DATE: Thursday, October 3, 1991
LOCATION: Departs Returns
Eagan Town Centre 11:30 A.M. 5:45 P.M.
(by Hallmark)
FEE: $12.00 per person (includes admission, racing
program, group welcome, reserved seating,
memento and transportation)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 10, 1991
TIMBERWOLVES TRIP
Court is now in session! Come cheer on the
imberwolves as they take on the Portland Trailblazers.
Leave the driving and parking to us and enjoy the game. Be
a part of the supreme court action of NBA Basketball in the
new Target Center.
DATE: Friday, November 15, 1991
LOCATION: Departs Returns
Eagan Town Centre 6:00 P.M. 10:15 P.M.
(by Hallmark)
FEE: $15.50 (includes coach bus transportation, reserved
seating and parking). Anyone under 16 years of age
must be accompanied by an adult.
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Friday, November 1, 1991
OLD LOG THEATRE
Come travel with us as we go to the Old Log
Theatre in Excelsior to see Neil Simon's new delightful
omantic comedy "Rumors ". A delicious luncheon will be
rved before the play.
DATE: Thursday, November 21, 1991
LOCATION: Departs Returns
Eagan Town Centre 11:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.
(by Hallmark)
FEE: Seniors (55 & over) $22.00
Adults (under 55) $23.00
Includes transportation, play admission and lunch.
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 12, 1991
SESAME STREET LIVE
"Big Bird and the A, B, C's" are coming to the
Target Center in December. The trip is tentatively
scheduled for December 6, 1991. Detailed information is
not available at this time. Please call Parks and Recreation
at 454 -8100 after September 15, 1991.
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HOLIDAY DELIGHT
Begin the day by stepping on a motor coach bus for
a smooth ride into Minneapolis where our first stop is
Daytons. While at Daytons enjoy the ever popular holiday
display, the theme has not yet been announced. You will
then have a couple of hours to shop in the area before
boarding the motor coach bus for a lunch stop at Rudolphs
Bar- B -Que. After lunch we will head out for the American
Swedish Institute. The museum is housed in a beautiful 33
room mansion which looks like a castle. Inside they have 5
rooms decorated for the holiday in different scandinavian
country decor's which includes: Norway, Sweden, Denmark,
Iceland and Finland.
DATE: Thursday, December 5, 1991
LOCATION: Departs Returns
Eagan Town Centre 9:15 A.M. 4:15 P.M.
(by Hallmark)
FEE: $27.00 per person
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 27, 1991
DATE: Tuesday, December 17, 1991
LOCATION: Departs Returns
Eagan Town Center 6:30 P.M. 10:30 P.M.
(by Hallmark)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: November 15, 1991
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GUTHRIE THEATRE
Beginning with its first per ormance 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. This trip is for adults only.
FEE: $18.50 - includes bus transportation and
reserved seat
HALLOWEEN SPOOK TRAIL
Yowls, howls, screams and haunting adventure are
in store for those who dare to venture the Halloween Spook
Trail at Thomas Lake Park on Halloween night. Spooks,
spiders, witches and goblins will startle those who attempt to
make their way through the wooded trail.
Come out and enjoy a haunting experience that will
chill and thrill! A Halloween treat will be the reward for
making it to the trail's end.
The trail is open to all ages with no fee or
registration required. The all new trail begins near the south
end of the parking lot at Thomas Lake Park,on the west side
of Pilot Knob Road just north of Cliff Road.
DATE: Thursday, October 31, 1991
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
NEW LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park
4425 Pilot Knob Road
*Volunteers are needed to staff the spook trail. If you or
your organization are interested in helping, please contact
the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department at 454 -8100.
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 party!
Activities will be held both indoors and outdoors. Please
dress appropriately for the weather. Space is limited and
pre- registration is required.
DATE: Thursday, October 17, 1991
TIME: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Bridle Ridge Park
FEE: $8.50 per person (includes supervision,
pizza, beverage, ice cream and all activities)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Monday, October 14, 1991
KIDS FUN
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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL EVENT
Witches, goblins, ghosts, clowns, along with children
ages 4 - 8, and their parents, are invited to a Halloween
Party.
Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy
games, treats, and of course, FUN! An extra special surprise
awaits all children dressed in costume. A parade of
costumes concludes this event.
Pre- registration is required. Registration is limited.
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
FEE:
Saturday, October 26, 1991
2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Woodland Elementary, 954 Wescott Road
$3.00 per child
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Monday, October 21, 1991
PIZZA & 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: Friday, October 18, 1991
LOCATION: Departs Returns
Eagan Town Centre 10:30 A.M. 4:15 P.M.
(by Hallmark)
FEE: $13.00 per person
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Friday, October 11, 1991
Register for a variety of downhill ski lessons through Hyland Hills Ski School in Bloomington and Eagan Parks and
Recreation. We will offer an early registration opportunity for Eagan residents before Hyland's general registration opens. That
Weans you get the classes you want.
A complete listing of all of the lessons and programs is available by stopping in at the Eagan Municipal Center. The
options are too numerous to list in this publication. Some of the offerings include:
Small World Skids (Ages 4-7)
Small World Parents (coincides with the above)
Mogul Mites (ages 6 -9)
Junior Skids (Ages 8 +)
Prices vary and include rental. Sessions begin November 30 through March 2. A special Holiday session is also available.
Times for classes vary to meet your schedule. Again, to obtain a listing stop in at the Eagan Municipal Center.
DATE:
The special registration will take place:
Saturday, November 2, 1991
LOCATION: Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road
There will be no registrations accepted before or after this date in Eagan. After this date register through Hyland Hills.
BABY SITTING CLINIC
The Eagan Women's Fire Auxiliary and the
Department of Parks and Recreation will co- sponsor a baby
sitting clinic this fall. Boys and girls ages 11 and older are
encouraged to participate.
The clinic sessions will cover the basics of child care,
first aid, safety concerns and the "how to" of baby sitting.
Class size is limited. Pre - registration is required.
DATES:
TIME:
LOCATION:
Thursday and Friday, October 17 & 18
1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Community Room, Fire Admin. Building
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEE: $7.50
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, October 11, 1991
DOWNHILL SKI LESSONS
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Adult Learn to Ski (Ages 14 +)
Junior Race
Snowboard Instruction
and More!
TIME: 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
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 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, September 26 - December 12
(No class on October 31, 1991)
TIMES: Beginner: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Beginner: 7:15 - 8:15 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Admin. Building
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEE: $25.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, Fri. Sept. 20, 1991
PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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, registration is required. Group
size is limited to the first 20 in each session. Child must be 3, 4 or 5 years old
by Sept. 23, 1991.
*Please Note: Registrations new to the Tiny Tots program begins on
September 7, 1991. Children who participated in Tiny Tots during the
Spring 1991 session may re-enter the program during the time period of
September 3 through September 6, 1991.
DATES: September 23 - November 27, 1991
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.
FEE: $20.00
Goat Hill Park. 4391 Lexington Avenue
Section 3:
Section 4:
Section 5:
Section 6:
Mon & Wed. 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Mon & Wed. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Tues & Thurs 9:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Tues & Thurs 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
FEE: $75.00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., September 20, 1991
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, 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 Sept. 27, 1991. Space is limited and
pre - registration is required.
DATES: Friday, Sept. 27 - Nov. 22, 1991 (8 weeks)
(No class on Oct. 18, 1991)
TIMES: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Admin. Bldg., 3795 Pilot Knob Rd.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1991
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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 Sept. 27, 1991.
Space is limited and pre-
registration is required.
DATES: Fri., Sept. 27 - Nov. 22
(No class on October 18) Op
TIMES: Section 1: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Section 2: 11:15 AM - NOON
LOCATION: Community Room
Fire Admin. Building
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEE: $20.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: Wed., Sept. 25, 1991
FITNESS & FUN
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS
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Discover the wonderful world of fun for three, four and five year olds in this class designed especially for pre - schoolers.
ii ach day children will have the opportunity to develop their imagination, independence and self - confidence. Activities such as
nger plays, stories, songs and crafts will entertain the children at each class. A world of fantasy will be created each week
through the themes.
Children must be 3, 4 or 5 by September 27, 1991, and not have completed Kindergarten.
DATES: Friday, September 27 - November 22, 1991 (No class on Oct. 18, 1991)
TIMES:
Section 1:
Section 2:
LOCATION: Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Avenue
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1991
WOMEN'S OFFICIATED POWER
VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department is
llpf fering a women's league for teams who want to play
olleyball with calls made by referees.
Registrations are accepted by teams only. However,
if you're an individual interested in getting on a team, an
available players list has been established.
New teams are currently being accepted on a first
come basis. A non - refundable deposit of $73.00 is due upon
registration with the remainder of the fee due at the
manager's meeting.
Managers of prospective new teams should contact
Parks and Recreation by Tuesday, September 10, 1991, for
registration information.
DATES: Tuesdays, Sept. 17 - Dec. 17, 1991
TIMES: Between 6:30 and 10:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Dakota Hills Middle School
4183 Braddock Trail
FEE: $146.00 per team
REGISTRATION
IMAGINE THAT!
9:00 - 10:00 A.M. (3 year olds only)
10:15 - 11:15 A.M. (4 & 5 year olds)
FEE:
The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department is
offering a men's league for teams who want to play volleyball
with calls made by referees.
Registrations are accepted by teams only. However,
if you're an individual interested in getting on a team, an
available players list has been established.
New teams are currently being accepted on a first
come basis. A non - refundable deposit of $73.00 is due upon
registration with the remainder of the fee due at the
manager's meeting.
Managers of prospective new teams should contact
Parks and Recreation by Tuesday, September 10, 1991 for
registration information.
DATES:
TIMES:
LOCATION:
$20.00
Tuesdays, Sept. 17 - Dec. 17, 1991
Between 6:30 and 10:30 P.M.
MEN'S OFFICIATED POWER
VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Dakota Hills Middle School
4183 Braddock Trail
FEE: $146.00 per team
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 10 DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 10
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This league is for people who want to play volleyball without calls made by referees. The refs are you, the players, and you call your own illegal hits.
To enjoy participating you need not have experience playing volleyball. It's a great way to have fun and meet new people.
Registrations are accepted by teams only; however, if you're an individual interested in getting on a team, an available players list has been established.
New teams are currently being accepted on a first come basis. A team fee of $50.00 is due upon registration. Managers of prospective new teal"
should contact Parks and Recreation by September 10, 1991, for registration information.
DATES:
TIMES: Between 6:30 - 10:30 P.M.
LOCATION: Dakota Hills Middle School
4183 Braddock Trail
FEE:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 10, 1991
DATES:
TIMES:
FEE:
LOCATION:
Thursdays, Sept. 12 - Nov. 7, 1991
$50.00 per team
Thursdays, Sept. 12 - Nov. 7, 1991
Between 6:30 - 10:30 P.M. (Thurs)
$115.00 per team (Thurs)
Dakota Hills Middle School, 4183 Braddock Trail
CO - REC FLAG FOOTBALL
Come on and join this new league!
What a great night out for everyone. Take
advantage of the cool, crisp fall evenings with
friends and work -out, too. Gather your team
now and contact Eagan Parks and Recreation,
454 -8100 for registration information. Space
is limited so register early. A MANDATORY
manager's meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, September 11, at 7:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Center.
DATE: Fridays, Sept. 20 - Nov. 1
TIME: Game times at 7:00 or 8:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Northview Athletic
980 Northview Park Rd
TEAM FEE: $195 (7 games)
REGISTRATION: Register on a first -come,
first- served, space - available basis
September 3 -7. In- person
registration will be accepted before
mail -in registration.
(Priority registration to teams consisting of
players who live or work in Eagan, Burnsville,
Apple Valley, Rosemount, Lakeville,
Farmington or Savage)
CO - ED RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
DATE: Wednesdays, Sept. 18 -Oct. 30
LOCATION: Goat Hill Park
4391 Lexington Ave
TEAM FEE: $306 (7 games)
REGISTRATION: Returning teams:
Aug. 26-30
New teams:
Sept. 3 -7
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Fridays, Sept. 13 - Dec. 13, 1991
Between 6 :30 - 10:30 P.M.
CO - ED OFFICIATED POWER VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department is offering two leagues for teams who want to play volleyball with calls made by referees.
Registration are accepted by teams only; however, if you're an individual interested in getting on a team, an available players list has been established.
New teams are currently being accepted on a first come basis. A non - refundable deposit of $5750 (Thursdays) and $69.00 (Fridays) is due upon
registration with the remainder of the fee due at the manager's meeting.
Managers of prospective new teams should contact Parks and Recreation by September 10, 1991, for registration information.
Fridays, Sept. 13 - Dec. 13, 1991
Between 6:30 - 10:30 P.M. (Fri)
$138.00 per team (Fri)
SEVEN MAN TOUCH FOOTBALL FOUR -MAN PASSING
TOUCH FOOTBALL
This sanctioned, competitive league
plays Wednesday evenings at Goat Hill Park.
Enjoy the action of this fast -paced game.
Contact Parks and Recreation, 454 -8100 for
registration information. A MANDATORY
manager's meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday evening, September 11, at 6:30
P.M., in the Municipal Center. Space is
limited.
TIME: Game times at 6, 7, 8 and 9:00 P.M.
(Priority registration to teams consisting of
players who live or work in Eagan)
Deerwood, Pinewood, Woodland Elementary Schools
and Dakota Hills Middle School, 4183 Braddock Trail
Eagan Parks and Recreation is
forming this new League emphasizing exercise
and fun! The game is played on a shorter
field with only passing allowed. This un-
officiated game is meant to provide for an
enjoyable recreational league. Registration
information is available by calling Parks and
Recreation at 454 -8100. A MANDATORY
manager's meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, September 11, at 7:45 P.M. in the
Municipal Center. Space is limited.
DATE: Saturdays,
TIMES: Games at
LOCATION:
TEAM FEE:
Sept. 21 through Nov. 2.
12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 P.M.
Northview Athletic
980 Northview Park Road
$95 (7 games)
REGISTRATION: Register on a first -come,
first- served, space available basis
September 3 -7. In- person
registration will be accepted befo
registration.
(Priority registration to teams consisting of
players who live or work in Eagan)
THREE -MAN BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Enjoy the excellent workout and fun competition of this
recreational, un- officiated 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
recreation teams. A MANDATORY manager's meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 P.M. in the Municipal Center.
Space is limited.
DATE: Competitive League - Nov. 6 - Feb. 26
Recreational League - Nov. 6 - Feb. 26
TIME:
Wed.evenings, game times at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30
LOCATION: Competitive League - Woodland Elem. School
Recreational League - Thomas Lake Elem. School
TEAM FEE: $65.00 (Returning teams)
$115.00 (New teams, includes team jersey)
REGISTRATION: Returning teams - Oct. 1 - 11, 1991
New teams - Oct. 14 - 22, 1991
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 454 -8100. A MANDATORY manager's meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 P.M. for Sunday League, 7:30 for Monday
League, the Municipal Center.
Space is limited.
DATE: Dec. 22, 23 through Feb. 2, 3
TIME: Game times at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Quarry Park
3340 Coachman Road
TEAM FEE: $217 (seven games planned)
REGISTRATION: Returning teams, November 18 - 29
New teams, December 2 - 6
4111k must consist primarily of players who live or work in Eagan)
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FIVE -MAN BASKETBALL LEAGUE
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 Thursday,
October 24, at 7:00 P.M. in the Municipal Center.
DATE: November 13, 14, 1991 through March 18, 19, 1992
TIME:
Wed. evenings, game times at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30
Thurs. evenings, game times at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30
LOCATION: Dakota Hills Middle School
TEAM FEE: $349 (14 games)
REGISTRATION: Returning teams - October 1 - 11, 1991
New teams - October 14 - 22, 1991
(Teams must consist of players who live or work within School District
#196 or Eagan)
CO - REC BROOMBALL
Friday evening is reserved for wild and wacky fun. Co-Rec
Broomball is offered and co-sponsored by the Burnsville and Eagan Parks
and Recreation Departments. Your team must meet three pre- requisites
in order to play: enjoyment of the wintry outdoors, ability to laugh and the
capacity to have a good time.
Managers of prospective teams should contact Eagan Parks and
Recreation at 454 -8100 for registration information. Individuals and
couples wishing to be on an available players list should also contact Parks
and Recreation. A MANDATORY manager's meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, December 10, 6:30 P.M., in the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830
Pilot Knob Road.
Space is limited.
Friday, Jan. 3 - 31, 1992
Game times at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 P.M.
DATES:
TIMES:
LOCATIONS: Burnsville, North River Hills Park, 19th Avenue
Eagan, Rahn Park, 4425 Sandstone Drive
TEAM FEE: $150 (five games planned)
REGISTRATION
DEADLINES: Returning teams - November 18 - 29
New teams - December 2 - 6
(Teams must consist primarily of players who live or work in Burnsville,
Eagan, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville or Savage)
ADULT BOOT HOCKEY LEAGUE
FEE:
NOTE T1-118
Organize your friends for a recreational league on ice. Slide and
shoot while having fun to boot! This new league is for players who want
to exercise, have fun and enjoy playing boot hockey with friends. Because,
it is a new league, many issues will be discussed at the mandatory
manager's meeting Monday, December 16, 7:30 P.M., in the Eagan
Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. The final cost will be
determined then, as well. Space is limited. Priority is given to teams
consisting primarily of players who live or work in Eagan.
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION: Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Ave.
Sundays, December 29 through February 9
Game times at 10:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
$50.00 down payment
(remainder of fee to be determined)
REGISMATION: December 2 - 14, 1991
For registration information contact Eagan Parks and Recreation after
November 4.
4 -MAN HOCKEY
Before you know it, winter will be upon us. Plan now for the
up- coming 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. Due to the popularity of this sport, we are moving the league to
Wednesday evenings and the brand new shelter building at Bridle Ridge
Park. Registration information is available by contacting Eagan Parks and
Recreation, 454 -8100. A mandatory manager's meeting is scheduled for
Monday, December 16 at 6:30 P.M. in the Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot
Knob Road.
DATES: Wed. evenings, Jan. 8 through Feb. 19
TIMES: Game times at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Bridle Ridge Park, 3990 Elrene Road
TEAM FEE: $75.00 (seven games planned)
REGISTRATION: Returning teams - December 2 - 6, 1991
New teams - December 9 - 13, 1991
(Teams must consist primarily of players who live or work in Eagan)
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American Heart CPR training is offered this fall. Parks and
Recreation and the Eagan Fire Department jointly sponsor this opportunity
to learn a potential life saving skill.
The CPR course is completed in two evenings of concentrat
practice. A total of eight (8) hours are required for certification. T�
training includes lecture, viewing videos and hands on work with Resusci-
Annies.
Two sections of CPR are offered. Register early as space is
limited.
DATES:
TIME:
CARDIO - PULMONARY RESUSCITATION
FEE: $25.00
REGISTRATION
DEADLINE:
Tuesdays, October 1 & 8, 1991
Tuesdays, November 26 & December 3, 1991
6:00 - 10:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Community Room
Fire Administration Building
3795 Pilot Knob Rd.
INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
The Dakota County Public Health Nursing Service and the
Eagan Parks and Recreation Department have scheduled an influenza
immunization clinic this fall.
Persons with health problems are encouraged to consult wit
their physician prior to immunization.
DATE: Wednesday, October 30, 1991
TIME: 9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Building
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEE: $5.00 Donation
4:00 P.M., Friday, September 27, 1991
4:00 P.M., Friday, November 22, 1991
DISCOVER US!
454 -8010
When does registration begin for fall programs?
Does the rain today mean an event is canceled?
Where, and at what time does the bus leave for my field trip?
For an answer to these questions and for other pertinent
program announcements, just call 454 -8010 for Recreation Happenings
recorded messages.
NOTE: The change -over in the City's telephone system this fall
will include a smooth transition for the Discover Us! hot line. In the event
that there is a change in telephone number, the new number will be
published in the local media, and the system will direct the caller to the
new number.
Discover Us!
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FALL RECREATION ACTIVITY
REGISTRATION
LOCATION
Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road
Regular Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday- Friday
REGISTRATION OPENS
Saturday, September 7, 1991
10:00 A.M. - Noon
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A limited amount of scholarship funding is available. For information call Parks and Recreation at 454 - 8100.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
In- person
Mail -in
Depository drop box
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NOTE: Registration received prior to September 7 will be processed upon completion of the first day in- person session.
REQUESTS TO CHANGE A REGISTRATION
Requests to change activity locations, sections or times for registrations already completed must be made in- person.
Telephone requests can not 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 & 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.
Please fill out one registration form for each participant and one for each activity.
NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES
ASSOCIATION
COACHES CERTIFICATION
The Department of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction
with the Eagan Athletic Association and the Rosemount Area
Athletic Association, conduct Coaches Certification Clinics for
youth sport coaches.
Clinics are offered to youth coaches in the following
sports: basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football and hockey.
The subject matter of the clinic videotapes include: The Psychology
of Coaching youth sports, first aid, maximizing performance. The
first year certification program also includes skills tapes that are
sport specific.
Approximately 250 youth coaches have attended clinics to
to in 1991. Additional sessions for basketball are upcoming in
eptember.
Has your child's coach participated in a clinic?
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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, shelter buildings and sand volleyball
courts.
To reserve a facility, call Parks and
Recreation at 454 -8100. Subject to the level of
service your group requests, fees may be charged.
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ADDRESS CHILD'S BIRTH DATE
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ENCLOSED S TO COVER REGISTRATION
1, THE UNDERSIGNED PARENT, GUARDIAN OR PARTICIPANT, DO HEREBY AGREE TO ALLOW THE INDIVIDUAL NAMED HEREIN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED
ACT IVI Y(IES). AND I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY, AND ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY THE
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AC TVI TY(IES): AND 1 FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY, AND ALL. UABIUTY FOR ANY INJURY WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY THE
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ACIIVITY(IES): AND 1 FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY, AND ALL, LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY THE
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TIME DAYS
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L THE UNDERSIGNED PARENT, GUARDIAN OR PARTICIPANT, DO HEREBY AGREE TO ALLOW THE INDIVIDUAL NAMED HEREIN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED
ACTTTTY(IES): AND I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY, AND ALL, LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY THE
AFOREMENTIONED INDIVIDUAL ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH, HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.
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ADDRESS
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TIME DAYS
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L THE UNDERSIGNED PARENT, GUARDIAN OR PARTICIPANT, DO HEREBY AGREE TO ALLOW THE INDIVIDUAL NAMED HEREIN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED
ACTIVIY(EPS): AND I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY, AND ALL, LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY THE
AFOREMENTIONED INDIVIDUAL ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH, HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.
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ACITVIY(IPS): AND I FURTHER AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY, AND ALL., LABRITY FOR ANY INJURY WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY THE
APORE[AINTIOWED INDIVIDUAL ARISING OUT OF, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH, HESIHFR PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACIMIY.
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Sunday
1
Monday
2
LABOR DAY
Tuesday
3
CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
ADV. PARKS,
RECREATION &
NAT. RES. COMA.
Friday
6
Saturday
7
RECREATION PFIGR.
REGISTRATIJN
10 AM - NOON
8
9
10
EVENING WITH
THE STARS
8
11
FOOTBALL LEAGUES
MANAGER 5 MTGS.
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ST. PAUL
CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA
8 PM
13
14
ThE WHO DONE IT
HIE
VOLKSMARCH
1 FM
15
16
WALK CLUB MTG
6:30
BIKE CLUB MTG
190 PM
17
18
19
LAVENDAR INN/
MEDFORD OUTLET
MALL TRIP
CRY COUNCIL
20
MN. HARVEST APPLE
ORCHARD TRP
21
22
FALL IN THE
NATIVE PRAIRE
2 -3:30 PM
23
TINY TOTS
24
TM' TOTS
25
TINY TOTS
26
TINY TOTS
DOG OBEDENCE
27
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
IMAGINE THAT
38
GRAND OPENING
CAPON! ART PARK
t - 4 PM
29
30
TINY TOTS
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WINTER RECREATION LEADERS
Applications for Winter Recreation Leader positions will be
accepted beginning Tuesday, October 15, through Friday, November 29,
1991. All applicants must complete a City application form. The forms are
available at the Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, 454 -8100.
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Winter Recreation leaders supervise the activities at skating rinks
throughout the City, the sliding hill at Trapp Farm Park and other winter
programs including the winter weekend.
Applicants should enjoy working with children of all ages, thrive
on outdoor activity and be available for work after school, weekends and
holidays from mid - December through February. Applicants must be at
least 16 years old.
employer.
The City of Eagan is an affirmative action /equal opportunity
THE CITY OF EAGAN IS COMMIT TED TO 7HE POLICY THAT ALL
PERSONS HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, FACILITIES
AND EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR
CREED, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX DISABILITY, AGA
MARITAL STATUS OR STATUS WITH REGARD TO PUBLIC
ASSISTANCE.
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EAGAN SENIORS
Eagan Seniors meet several times a month to visit with long time
friends, to welcome new seniors to the community, and to have fun. Pot
luck lunches are a regular activity for the group. The group has attended
plays at the Old Log Theatre, lunched at local restaurants, and occasionally
plays bingo or cards.
A seniors "coffee club" meets at 9:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday
of each month at the McDonalds on Silver Bell Road. McDonalds staff
Phyllis Lang and Peggy Knudsen are on hand to welcome seniors for this
social gathering.
One morning each month, seniors meet to walk in Eagan Parks
or along the City's extensive trail system. The activity moves indoors in the
late fall.
If you are an Eagan Senior, new to the City or a lifelong
resident, join us. Call Parks and Recreation at 454 -8100 to place your
name on the program mailing list.
CABLE TV
Watch for regular Parks and Recreation program announcements
on Cable TV. Recreation activities, information on park facilities and
announcements of special events are featured.
Be in the Know!
September, 1991
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
MAGNE THAT
Saturday
2
CONN -ILL SKI
LESSON REG.
13:00 AM - NOON
3
4
TINY TOTS
5
TNY TOTS
GENERAL
6
TINY TOTS
7
TINY TOTS
ACN. PARKS, REC.
& NAT. RES. CCMM.
CITY COUNCL
8
FITNESS
GAMES KIDS PLAY
MAGNE THAT
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10
11
TINY TOTS
CITY OFFICES
VETERAN S DAY
12
TNY TOTS
13
TINY TOTS
14
TINY TOTS
DOB OBEDIENCE
15
FITNESS & FUN
IMAGINE KIDS
TMBERWOLVES
TRP
16
17
18
TINY TOTS
19
TNY TOTS
CITY COUNCIL
20
TINY TOTS
21
TINY TOTS
OLD LOG THEATRE
"RUMORS'
DOG OBEDIENCE
22
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
IMAGINE THAT
23
24
25
TINY TOTS
26
TNY TOTS
CPR
27
TINY TOTS
20
THAN DAY
29
30
Sunday
6
13
20
27
Monday
7
TINY TOTS
14
TINY TOTS
CITY OFFICES
CLOSED
COLUMBUS DAY
21
TINY TOTS
28
TINY TOTS
October, 1991
Tuesday
1
TNY TOTS
CPR
CRY COUNCIL
8
TNY TOTS
CPR
15
TNY TOTS
CITY COUNCIL
22
TNY TOTS
29
TNY TOTS
Wednesday
2 TINY TOTS
9
TINY TOTS
16
TINY TOTS
23
TINY TOTS
30
TINY TOTS
II'FLUEN2A CLINIC
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Thursday
3 TINY TOTS
ST. CROIX MEADOWS
DOG OBEDIENCE
ADV. PARKS, REC.
& NAT. RES. COMM.
10
TINY TOTS
DOB OBEDIENCE
17
TINY TOTS
ZURAH SHRINE
CIRCUS TRIP
BABYSITTING CLINIC
SCHOOL'S OUT
PARTY
DOG OBEDIENCE
24
TINY TOTS
BASKETBALL
LEAGUES IGRS
MEETINGS
DOG OBEDIENCE
31
TINY TOTS
SFOOK TRAIL
HALLOWEEN
November, 1991
Friday
4
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
MAGNE TPAT
11
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
MAGINE THAT
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BABYSITTING CLINIC
PIZZA & ROLLER
SKATING TRIP
25
FITNESS & FUN
GAMES KIDS PLAY
IMAGINE THAT
Saturday
5
12
19
26
HALLOWEEN
SPECIAL
EVENT
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CITY OF EAGAN
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD
EAGAN, MN 55122
EAGAN NEWS
THE LONE OAK TREE...THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
1992 BUDGET
The City of Eagan is in the process of preparing the 1992 general fund operating
budget. The general fund budget includes the basic services for police, fire, street
maintenance, community development, parks and recreation and the necessary sup-
port services.
As residents are aware, our community continues to experience increased
service demands due to new and expanding residential, industrial and commercial
development. Traditionally, the City has maintained a constant level of service by
increasing property taxes proportionate to the increase in valuation caused by new and
anding development. As a result, the actual amount of the City's portion of
idents' tax bills has remained the same or decreased while the City has been able to
provide services to meet the needs of existing and new residents and businesses.
However, in its most recent session, the Minnesota State Legislature froze
property taxes for operations at the 1991 level for municipalities. As a result, the
amount collected from property taxes for operations in 1992 will be equal to the
amount collected in 1991. This is despite a significant increase in infrastructure,
growth and public safety activities and the need for continued expansion of recrea-
tional programming to meet community needs.
This means that, although Eagan has grown and there are more residents and
businesses to pay taxes, only the total dollar amount of property taxes which was
collected in 1991 may be collected in 1992. This also means that the City would then
have the same amount of money to fund services for an increased population of
residents and businesses.
Over the years, the City Council has been committed to providing a basic level
of services in the most cost efficient and effective manner. The City has consistently
used cooperative agreements, short -term consulting arrangements and other cost
sharing and cost reduction agreements to keep operating costs at the lowest possible
levels. The City has consistently operated within its means and resisted attempts to
provide services which could not be adequately financed or which required that the
future be mortgaged. In spite of these efforts, the State's actions are requiring the City
Council to reevaluate existing service delivery and to consider user fees and other
revenue sources to help pay for services required by the growth in City services and
programs.
The 1992 budget will be given consideration during the fall. All residents will
receive a "truth in taxation" notification stating how the proposed budget will affect
0 eir taxes. In addition, a public hearing will be set in late November /early December
allow residents further input into the budget process.
If you wish further information on the 1992 budget before that time, please
contact the City Administrator's office at 454 -8100.
SEPTEMBER 1991
VOLUME 14 NO. 3
PHONE: 454 -8100
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INSIDE
Election Information 2
Airport Issues 3
Traffic Signs 4
Parking Ban 4
Environmental Survey 5
Lake Monitoring Volunteers 5
Library Notes 6
Cable TV 6
Park Patrol 7
Tree & Lawn Care 8
Hero Highlights 9
CITY ELECTION
The election date for municipal
offices for the City of Eagan has been set
for Tuesday, November 5, 1991.
Voters will elect a mayor for the
City of Eagan (four year term) and two of
the four muncilmembers (four year terms).
The winning candidates will take office
January 1, 1992.
Filing dates for the above offices
close on Tuesday, September 10. Filing is
processed through the City Clerk's office
and the filing fee is $5.00.
More detailed information on voter
registration and the location of precincts
and polling places may be found on page
two of this newsletter.
CITY OF EAGAN
Mayor.
Thomas Egan
Councilmembers:
Dave Gustafson Pam McCrea
Tim Pawlenty Ted Wachter
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The 1991 City election will be held on Tuesday, November 5. Polls will open
at 7:00 a.m. and close at8X10pm
New residents, residents who have recently become 18 years old, residents
who have not' voted for four years, residents who have changed their name and
residents who have moved within the City of Eagan must register in order to be
able to vote.
Residents who are not currently registered to vote are encouraged to do so
prior to the pre- registration deadline date of October 15 in order to avoid causing
delays at the polls on election day.
To register prior to October 15, residents should obtain a registration card
at the Eagan Municipal Center, complete it and mail it to the Dakota County Au-
ditor.
However, if a resident does not pre- register, registrationat the polls on elec-
tion day is allowed by state law.
Precincts and polling places are indicated on the sketch map and list below.
If you are not sure where to vote, please call the City offices at 454 -8100.
PLEASE NOTE: Precinct 141n the southwest corner of Eagan has a new
polling place. Cedar Ridge Christian Church, 20 Rahn Way, across from the
Dakota County Court Facility,' will now ,,, serve: as Precinct 14 polling place.
Registered voters in Precinct 14 will soon be notified, by mail, of the change.
LECTION. INFORMATION
CITY OF EAGAN POLLING PLACES
Precinct 1: City of Eagan Fire Station #2, 2980 Lone Oak Circle
Precinct 2: Pilot Knob Elementary School, 1436 Lone Oak Road
Precinct 3: Highsite Manor Recreation Building, 1364 Highsite Drive
Precinct 4: Cedar Elementary School, 2140 Diffley Road
Precinct 5: City of Eagan Fire Station #1, 3940 Rahn Road
Precinct 6: Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 4200 Rahn Road
Precinct 7: Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road
Precinct 8: Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road
Precinct 9: Rahn Elementary School, 4424 Sandstone Drive
Precinct 10: Christ Lutheran Church, 1930 Diffley Road
Precinct 11: Thomas Lake Elementary School, 4350 Thomas Lake Road
Precinct 12: Easter Lutheran Church 4200 Pilot Knob Road
Precinct 13: Northview Elementary School, 965 Diffley Road
Precinct 14: Cedar Ridge Christian Church, 2024 Rahn Way (formerly
located at the Dakota County Western Court Facility)
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REGISTRATION ON lip
ELECTION DAY
Pre - registration for the November
5 City election will close on October 15.
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 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 (not
which is sent by the County audito
when a registration card is not complete
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.
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I RESTING BEGUN ON NEW CORRIDOR PROCEDURE
The FAA in cooperation with the Cities of Eagan and Mendota Heights and the
Metropolitan Airports Commission began testing of a new procedure for the "Corri-
dor" between the two cities on August 12. The sixty day test is intended to guage the
feasibility of the procedure from an air traffic perspective and its effectiveness as a
noise abatement strategy.
The procedure which was developed by the Cities and the MAC will tighten
flight procedures on both sides of the corridor in an effort to reduce noise impacts in
residential areas of both communities. In addition, off -peak traffic will be directed to
the middle of the corridor whenever possible.
Residents are encouraged to observe any changes in noise impact experienced
during the test. Following the test period, current procedures will be reinstated while
results are reviewed. If the test is successful, it would be hoped that a final determi-
nation for permanent implementation could be reached by the spring of 1992.
DUAL TRACK AIRPORT PLANNING PROCESS MOVES FORWARD
The City of Eagan is actively participating in the Dual Track Airport Planning
Process which is considering expansion of the current airport or relocation to a new
site. The dual track approach is intended to permit a complete review of both
alternatives before a decision is made to pursue one or the other. Both alternatives
will have impacts on Eagan. The City's job is to define the nature and extent of the
impacts and their ramifications for its residents and businesses.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission began its formal review of expansion
alternatives for the current airport in August in anticipation of public hearings to be
Meld this fall. The preliminary recommendation would include one additional runway
ted adjacent to Cedar Avenue and new, replacement terminal located at the
intersection of Cedar and Highway 62.
At the same time, the Metropolitan Council has begun to narrow the possible
replacement sites for a new airport. Their process also calls for public hearings to be
held this fall. The preferred site for relocation to be reviewed at these hearings is the
Dakota County search area located between Rosemount and Hastings.
Both agencies will report their final recommendations to the legislature at the
beginning of the 1992 session. The two alternatives then will be analyzed and
compared over the next four years with a final choice to expand or relocate to come
in 1996.
WHEN IT'S TOO LOUD AND YOU NEED TO TELL SOMEONE
If you are bothered by an aircraft noise event, note the time of day, your location
and as much as you can about the aircraft and direction of flight and call the MAC
Noise Complaint Hotline at 726 -9411. You may also write to the Metropolitan
Airports Commission at 6040 28th Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN 55450.
HOW DID IT GET ITS NAME?
PILOT KNOB ROAD
Pilot Knob Road was one of the earliest routes of travel through northern
Dakota County following the settlement of this area. It was named after the
elevation of land (now located in Arcacia Cemetery) which riverboat pilots used as
4 a point of reference as they traveled upstream to Fort Snelling. This "knob" was
also used by pilots of early airplanes as they watched for the prominent landmark
I when making their approach to the airport which had been established across the
river in the 1920s. When the bill for Minnesota's territorial status was introduced
to congress in 1849, it was listed as the site for the capitol.
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COMMUNITY
RESTITUTION
PROGRAMS
Under a cooperative partnership
with the Dakota County Court Services
Department, the City of Eagan has be-
come an active participant in the County's
"Court Referred Volunteer Program."
This program places adult and youth of-
fenders in community work service proj-
ects as an alternative to more traditional
penalties of fines or incarceration. To
ensure their suitability for working in a
public setting, all restitution workers are
pre - screened by a County probation offi-
cer, prior to placement.
Currently, Eagan is utilizing vol-
unteers from three different program ar-
eas. Since 1986, the County has offered a
" SummerYouthRestitutionProgram,"
consisting of eight to ten youths led by a
full -time crew supervisor. In the last five
years, an estimated 9,000 hours of labor
have been furnished to the City under
this program. Projects have included in-
stallation of playground edges and sur-
faces, tree mulching, trails clearing, and
painting of hockey rinks and shelter build-
ings.
A second program, the "Adult Court
Referred Volunteer Program," assigns
men and women of varying skill levels
and ages to perform a range of commu-
nity service projects. These adults, work-
ing independently or with City staff, have
helped to install irrigation and playground
equipment, stain picnic tables and benches,
and pick up litter in City parks. Since
1986, 61 adult restitution workers have
completed over 3,000 hours of work in
City parks.
More recently, the City has joined
forces with the County as a sponsor of the
adult "Sentencing to Service" program
or STS. Like the youth program, the STS
is led by a full -time supervisor with a
work crew ranging from five to ten vol-
unteers. The City provides materials and
supplies for each project and helps to
coordinate implementation. During
August, the STS made improvements to
the boat launch at Fish Lake Park, mukfied
trees and shrubs in City parks, and cleaned
and raked City beaches.
These three court referred volun-
teer programs have helped to upgrade
the quality of City services and facilities
while keeping down the costs in the City's
maintenance programs.
1. Locate the water shut off valves
for your outside water faucets and turn
them off. Leave the outside faucet on.
Do this before cold weather sets in or
pipes will freeze and break, causing po-
tential damage.
. BLIC WORIks •
SIGNS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL
The Public Works Department receives many calls and requests for signs to
reduce the 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.
The following examples are explanations regarding 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
appropriate location to ensure visibility for vehicles entering a lower residential speed
zone.
STOP SIGNS
When a petition for stop sign installation is received, the City performs an
analysis of intersection accidents, a speed study, traffic counts, and an analysis of
intersection clear sight distances. If the intersection meets the necessary warrants and
criteria, the 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 to the pedestrians, while placing an unexpected traffic control device on the
travelling public which many times is inadvertently overlooked, creating 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 unwarranted 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 average age
of 29 years, which implies a significant number of children in every residential area
throughout our entire community. Therefore, we have felt that the best placement for
these types of signs would be at specific locations where significant numbers of children
are expected to congregate such as school yards, playgrounds, or neighborhood parks.
This selective use tends to emphasize the importance of such signs when they are
installed. To randomly place them on every residential street that had children would
result in these signs being unconsciously disregarded at critical areas.
SPEED BUMPS
While recognizing that speed bumps have an inherent effect on the speed of the
travelling public, they present 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.
Hopefully, this article has addressed the issues and provided an answer to some
of the questions that Eagan residents have raised.
WINTERIZE YOUR WATER SYSTEM
HELPFUL HINTS FROM YOUR EAGAN WATER DEPARTMENT
CALL HOTLINE AT 454 -1010
2. If you leave your sprinklers and
hoses in the garage or out building, be sure
to drain the water from them.
3. Know where the water meter and
main shut off valve are in your basement.
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NOV 15 TO APRIL 15
6 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
PARKING
ODD DAYS
ODD SIDE
EAGAN
PARKING
BAN
EVEN DAYS
EVEN SIDE
SNOW PARKING BAN
Even though it is difficult to
think about snow while we are en-
joying the warm weather of early
fall, the snowplowing season will be
here before we know it. Eagan resi-
dents are reminded that the City has
a parking ban which is in effect from
November 15 to April 15 of each
year. The reason for the ordinance
is to provide for more efficient and
safer snow removal and to help iden-
tify abandoned or disabled vehicles.
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on odd
numbered 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 November 15 to April 15
whether there is snow on the ground
or not. Vehicles in violation of the
parking ban may be tagged and /or
towed. Remember, the ban goes
into effect on November 15.
4. If water lines run through your
garage, do not leave the garage door open
in cold weather.
5. Never use a blow torch or flam
to thaw pipes. The use of a hot air dryer
or even a light bulb over a period of time
will solve the problem.
WATER CONSERVATION
ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY RESULTS TALLIED
Results are in from a City survey of 328 randomly selected households on water
quality and urban forestry issues. Among the findings are the following:
Over 63% of the respondents indicated good water quality in Eagan's lakes
and ponds was very important to them. Another 34.6% said it was moderately
important.
Excessive growth of weeds and algae in ponds and lakes was identified by
93% of the respondents as an important water - related issue facing the City.
Shoreline preservation and restoration was identified as an important issue
on 89% of the surveys returned.
Only 39% of the residents surveyed are aware that Eagan has adopted a
management strategy to improve water quality in the community's lakes and
ponds.
Over 90% of the respondents favor the City implementing a comprehensive
boulevard tree planting program.
Over half said they could use more information from the City on pruning
trees and shrubs and treating tree diseases.
Of the 328 surveys sent out, over 67% were completed and returned. To those
idents who were able to find the time to fill out the survey, please accept our sincere
anks. To those who couldn't, we understand. But be ready ... we may try you again
in a couple of years!
The final report on survey results should be completed by mid - September and
will be mailed to those who requested it.
CITY`LOOKING FOR
LAKE MONITORING VOLUNTEERS
Need an excuse to take the canoe fora spin around the pond next Summer.
as well as learn a little •about lake management?
Ifso, you maybe interested in volunteering to help track water clarity in any •
of the lak or ponds in Eagan through the Citizen Lake Monitoring Program.
The program is sponsored by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and coor-
dinated in E gan by the City.
Volunteersaregrvenequipment to take water claritymeasurements several
times per month on a pond or lake of interest. The data is useful for detecting and
tracking water quality patterns, both over the course of a single season and over
many seasons.
If you are interested m participating as a volunteer or would like more
information, call the City Water Resources Coordinator at 454 -5220.
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WATER
CONSERVATION
PROGRAM
Please remember the odd /even
watering program when preparing
your yard and trees for the winter
season. It is a permanent year round
conservation program. Odd addresses
may water on odd days, and even
addresses may water on even days
only.
WATER QUALITY /URBAN
FORESTRY EDUCATION
Your third - grader may soon be a
whiz on lakes and trees as a result of a
lesson being developed through a joint
effort between School District 196 and
the City of Eagan.
Seventeen schools within the dis-
trict will be receiving a discussion guide
and slide /audio program on what can
happen to forests and lake water quality
as land use changes from open, undevel-
oped to urban. Equally important, the
program deals with what communities
and individuals can do to preserve trees
and fight the pollution problem that
threatens our urban lakes.
So next time your third grader has
a suggestion for protecting the water
quality of the lake down the block or
taking care of the oak in your front yard,
you just might want to listen especially
closely ... .
HIS NEWSLETTER IS PRINTED
ON RECYCLED PAPER
LIBRARY NOTES
• YOUR
Ili" LIBRARY
HECK IT
UUT
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
The Dakota County Library has been a very important part of the Eagan
community since its opening in 1983. The Wescott Library has steadily grown,
more services and programs have been added to meet the demand, and more
people have discovered the wonderful world of libraries.
Many of these programs could not have been carried out if it weren't for
faithful volunteers. A new program, Adopt -A- Shelf, has been introduced and an
orientation meeting is planned for Monday, August 12, at 7:00 p.m., and on
Tuesday, August 13, 2:00 p.m. Volunteers will be assigned a portion of a shelf,
receive training, and then maintain the books in order on this shelf.
There is still time for you to become involved. If you are interested in
becoming a library volunteer in the Adopt -A -Shelf program, please ask at the
library reception desk for information.
Whether you have a little or a lot of time to spare, the library is appreciative
of your volunteer effort.
HOMEBOUND
Library users who are confined on a temporary or permanent basis are dis-
covering that the pleasure of reading does not need to end. With the library's
service to homebound, materials are chosen by library staff and checked out on a
four -week loan period. This material may include hardcovers, paperbacks, large
print books, magazines, pamphlets and audio cassettes. Volunteers to deliver the
materials to the homebound person are always needed. To receive this service, or
to be a provider of this service, call the library for information.
ADULT UTERACY PROJECT
Do you know an adult who needs help with reading, writing, or speaking the
English language? If so, help is available at the library where newly - trained tutors
are anxious to use their teaching skills. Tutors and students meet on a one -to -one
basis at a mutually convenient time in the library. The program includes computer
assisted learning.
WESCOTT GALLERY
Library staff is pleased to provide space in the library for the display of
artists' works. In October, artist Michael East will exhibit some of his many
original paintings.
The Wescott Gallery is located on the lower level of the library and can be
enjoyed during library open hours.
SUNDAY OPEN HOURS
Back by popular demand! This is a popular time for library users to browse
between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Mark your calendar for the opening day, September 8.
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. The
Sunday open hours begin on September 8 and continue until May 17, 1992.
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CABLE •
NEW TELECAST TIMES
FOR GOVERNMENT
MEETINGS
The City of Eagan telecasts its
regularly scheduled public meetings on
Government Access Channel 16. The
meetings are cablecast live, and then
replayed twice. With the meetings shown
on the government cable channel three
times, this ensures that Eagan's citizens
have the opportunity to stay informed
on the events and issues which shape
their community.
There recently has been a change
in the times the meetings are played
back. Listed below are days and times
when the meetings are normally shown.
Occasionally, due to holidays or other
circumstances, the schedule may be al-
tered. For up -to -date information, con-
sult Channel 16's community messages.
CITY COUNCIL:
Live, 1st & 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m
On Tape, Next Day, Weds., 11:00 a.mAlk
On Tape, Next Day, Weds., 6:00 pain
PLANNING COMMISSION:
Live, 4th Tues., 7:00 p.m.
On Tape, Next Day, Weds., 11:00 a.m.
On Tape, Next Day, Weds., 6:00 p.m.
PARK & REC:
Live, 1st Thurs., 7:00 p.m.
On Tape, Following Mon., 11:00 a.m.
On Tape, Following Mon., 6:00 p.m.
CABLE COMMISSION:
Live, 2nd Thurs., 7:00 p.m.
On Tape, Following Mon., 11:00 a.m.
On Tape, Following Thurs., 7:00 p.m.
The Eagan News is distributed fou
I times a year as a. publie serv by t he
1 Eagan City Council. The newsletter is
I prepared through the office of the
CityAdministrator.
The City of Eagan is taking an in-
novative approach to providing secu-
rity services in municipal park and rec.
reation areas. Originally conceived in
1987, this program relies on the volun-
tary assistance of young men and wome
who wish to "explore" law enforce -
meet as a potential career.
Participants are members of
Explorer Post #568 which is affiliated
with the Indianhead Council of St. Paul
and is managed under a joint partner
ship between the Eagan Parks/Recrea-
tion Department and theEagan Police
Department. At the present time, thew
are approximately 25 students involved
with the Park Ranger Explorer Pro
gram, ranging in ages from 16 to 22
years.
Program participants volunteer
their time jin patrolling City parks in
the interest of gaining a "real life" ex
-
perience i law enforcement. Each Ex
plorer is given a full uniform to identify
his/her association with the Explorer
unit. A surplus squad car has also been
converted into a "Park Ranger" vehicle
with two -way communication with the
Police Department.
Explorers rol the parks in pairs,
with the program t ypically operating on
a seven day week scheduleduring
all four seasons of ' the year. The Park
Ranger Explorer Prog viewed as
a cost effective means for extending the
patrol capacities of the Eagan Police
Department in City parks. While the
program cannot supplement all law
enforcement activities, it has offered an
effective mechanism for enhancing public
relations and park security by
-- disseminating information
park visitors,
YOUNG ADULTS ASSIST PARK PATROL
providing "soft" enforcement
of the parks and recreation ordinance,
-- heightening visibility of "police
''
patrol" in parks,
— collecting information about park
usage, and
-- creating a positive image of the !'
City through improved customer Serv-
.........
ice and youth leadership.
Since 1987, the Ranger Explorer
Program has provided the City with an
estimated 10,000 bouts of volunteer
services in Eagan's parks. Throughout
this period, the program has operated
with a flawless record and has signifi-
cantly aided` in controlling vandalism
and ordinance violations in City parks.
The City of Eagan wishes to pu -';
licly thank the members of the Eagan
Park Ranger Explorer Post for their
outstanding contribution to the quality
of life in our community.
• BITUMINOUS MAINTENANCE IN EAGAN PARKS
Bituminous maintenance may not
sound like an intriguing topic, but in a
City like Eagan -with more than 74 miles
of blacktop trails, 34 tennis courts, 25
basketball courts, and 22 parking areas -
long -term maintenance is an important
element to the safety, longevity, and aes-
thetic appearance of park facilities.
In response, the City initiated a
comprehensive bituminous maintenance
program in 1987 to address the growth
in recreation facilities during the mid
1980's. One of the first steps in the pro-
gram was the inventory of all bituminous
facilities in the parks system. The char-
acteristics of each facility or trail were
then entered in a computer including
the location, year installed, and physical
dimensions. For the Eagan Parks Sys-
tem, the inventory originally revealed
102 individual facility entries.
Staff next conducted a thorough
on -site evaluation of each bituminous
facility and gave each an overall ranking.
iii ollowing a review of bituminous pro -
ams in other communities, a series of
aintenance standards were then writ-
ten for each of the park facility catego-
ries.
This program has become one of
the most highly regarded in the state.
With City Council support, the Parks
and Recreation Department has devel-
oped a successful, cost effective means
for protecting and improving the City's
bituminous park facilities. The follow-
ing are some of the program's accom-
plishments:
-- 28,997 square yards of parking
lots and access roads sealcoated and
striped,
-- 20 tennis courts and hard courts
colorcoated and lined, and
-- 27.5 miles of trails sealcoated.
The Eagan Bituminous Mainte-
nance Management Plan is one of sev-
eral important elements that make up
the City's overall facility management
program. It is hoped that, through these
efforts, residents will enjoy a consistent
level of service in Eagan's parks - whether
playing tennis, bike riding, or leisurely
strolling down a wooded trail.
For more information about fa-
cility maintenance plans in your neigh-
borhood, please contact John VonDe-
Linde, Superintendent of Parks, at 454-
5220.
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TREE TRUST
PROJECTS
The Twin Cities 'free Trust is a
nonprofit corporation which was
founded in 1976 to employ and train
disadvantaged youth in meaningful
public projects that providea lasting
benefit to the communities in which
they are performed. The materials
for the projects are provided by the
cities. The projects are completed by
youth crews supervised by the Tree
Trust at no further cost to the cities.
The City of Eagan has benefit-
ted during the past several years from
projects completed by this group. This
summer, the crews constructed play-
ground edging, constructed a planter
box and installed drain tile at Ohmann
Park; constructed a timber staircase
and a fishing pier at Carlson Lake;
constructed playground edging with
staircase and wall at Trapp Farm Park
and constructed a planter box at Bridle
Ridge Park.
THE CITY OF EAGAN IS AN
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
ThEND LAWN N CARE TIPS
HOMEOWNERS RESPONSIBLE
FOR TREE MAINTENANCE
IN STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY
Eagan ordinances require property owners to be responsible for pruning
and maintaining trees within public street rights -of -way adjacent to their prop-
erty. Trees must be properly trimmed to provide necessary visibility for the safe
and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians. Trees must not block the
visibility of any street signs or the illumination of street lights. Mature trees
growing along the right-of-way must also be pruned so that all branches are at
least 13.5 feet above the street surface and at least 8 feet above the ground for all
other public places.
Beginningtluis autumn, the City of Eagan will be sending notices to affected
property owners advising them of the City's ordinance and requirements for
proper tree, pruning. The pruning may be done by the property or any tree
contractor who has been licensed by the City (a list of licensed contractors may
be obtained by contacting the Municipal Center, 454 - 8100). Any tree not
properly pruned within the time allowed by the notice will be subject to mainte-
nance 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 an
additional tax assessment
It is the goal of the Eagan Public Works and Forestry Departments to have
all of the trees along street rights -of -way properly pruned by mid - winter. This
time schedule should not cause great inconvenience to any property owners since
fall is usually a good time for yard cleanup, as well as an appropriate time for
pruning
FALL LAWN CARE
Fall is the best time of the year for
many lawn care practices that will pro-
mote a healthy lawn next year. Fall
fertilization is designed to stimulate root
growth which will provide the founda-
tion for lush plant growth in the spring.
Active lawn care and good water
quality can be compatible by following a
few guidelines:
1. Test the nutrient content of your
lawn's soil first.
2. Don't over - fertilize.
3. Eliminate spray or drift of fertil-
izer onto hard surfaces, such as drive-
ways, sidewalks, or the street.
4. Never apply fertilizer on frozen
ground.
5. Grass clippings, leaves, and other
plant debris should be kept off streets,
sidewalks, and driveways or removed as
soon as possible. This material can be
composted, used in the garden as mulch
or disposed of at a community compost
site.
For further information, please call
the Water Quality Coordinator at 454-
5220.
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PROTECTING TREES
There are many things homeowners can do to protect landscape plants
against Minnesota's harsh climate .
1. It is important to plant tree and shrub varieties which are hardy in this part
of the country. But plants that normally grow here may still be subject to injury
in extreme conditions.
2. Protect young trees from sun scald Minnesota's harsh climate in winter
by wrapping the trunk with a commercial tree wrap paper, plastic tree guards, or
any other light colored material. The wrap will reflect the sun and keep the bark
at more constant temperature. Put the wrap on in the fall and remove it in the
spring after the last frost.
3. To reduce root kill, mulch new trees and shrubs with 4 to 6 inches of wood.
chips or straw if snow cover is unreliable. If the fall has been dry, water heavily
before the ground freezes to reduce frost penetration.
For further information, please call the City Forester at 454 -5220.
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PERMITS AVAILABLE
FOR BOULEVARD
LANDSCAPING
In the interest of promoting com-
munity beautification, the City Council
recently amended the City code to allow
the planting of trees and shrubs within
rights -of -way and boulevards under a new
City permit system.
Permit criteria take into consid-
eration the location and clearance for
underground utilities, sidewalks, street
design, schedules for major construc-
tion, and vehicle /pedestrian safety.
Interested parties may obtain a
permit application and instructions from
the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot
Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122.
Once a permit application has been
received and underground utility loca-
tions marked, it will be reviewed by the
City Forestry and Engineering Depart-
ments.
If the application is approved b
the City, a permit will be issued at no cog.
to the applicant.
In some cases, a permit may be
denied if, in the opinion of the City,
these plantings will become a visual ob-
struction for vehicle /pedestrian traffic
or if the planting space is too limited
because of utilities or sidewalk locations.
If you would like more informa-
tion, please contact Tom Schuster, Eagan
City Forester, at 454 -5220.
RECYCLING REMINDER
Materials accepted for curbside and apartment
recycling include:
Metal - Aluminum and tin -
food and beverages containers.
Please rinse and remove labels
and flatten larger cans.
Glass- clear, green and brown -
food and beverage containers.
Please rinse and remove caps,
lids and rings. No need to remove labels.
Newspapers- everything from
the Sunday paper is OK to
recycle. Place in paper grocery bag or
bundle with string.
Plastic Bottles- rinse bottles and
remove caps and pumps (throw
them away). No need to remove
labels. Please flatten.
HER9 SEPTEMBER 1991
Corrugated Cardboard -
flatten and bundle with string no larger than 3' by 3'.
* *Individual haulers may accept additional items such as
magazines, catalogs or others. Please check with your
refuse /recycling hauler for details.
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NEW CONTAINERS ARE COMING
NEW CONTAINERS ARE COMING 1
The City of Eagan has recently or-
dered a large number of residential
curbside containers to keep up
with our growing community and
demand for convenient recycling
containers.
The new order should arrive in mid
September. We apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause while
you wait. In the mean time, resi-
dents living in single family to four
unit homes or townhomes are able
to participate in the Eagan
Curbside Recycling Program using
paper grocery bags or boxes to
separate your materials. Please set
the recyclable materials a few feet
away from your regular refuse to
help the drivers spot your setout.
Please check the local newspapers
in early September for the con-
tainer arrival announcement. You
will be able to pick up a set at the
Municipal Center when they arrive
or be placed on a list for delivery.
Down The .Dram
On wag, each of us uses 80 gaMtns of
w o e , per day ondoor )• Trtrfu guilders t
used in the bathroom and as much as 40
pecan is wasted.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUAD Y
SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN
The City of Eagan is currently
working with the University of
Minnesota Agriculture Education
Department to finalize our sur-
vey results. The first analysis has
been conducted and we wanted
to share some of the results with
you.
•0ver95% of the respondentspar-
ticipate in some form of recycling
activity (drop -off or curbside, etc.).
Residents also added materials
to the list of items they recycle,
beyond the curbside program,
such as auto batteries and oil,
household batteries and white
office type papers.
•62% of the recyclers participate
on a weekly basis.
Solid Waste Watcher
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Six Month Recycling Totals ■111■1110
Eagan residents recycled just over 1,500 tons of recyclable mate-
rials between January and June of 1991. Your efforts have made
great strides toward reaching our mandated abatement goals and
helping our environment.
As one example, by recycling 1,021 tons of newspapers alone
you have saved 17,357 trees from being cut down .
Our goal for 1991 is 3,200 tons of materials recycled and kept our
of our area landfills. We have a long way to go to reach our goal.
You can make a difference ! Check your house and garage for
additional items to be recycled- corrugated cardboard, white
office papers, magazines or household batteries. Some items can
be taken to the local drop -off center. If these items are not
collected by your refuse /recycling hauler you may take them to
Recycle Minnesota Resources redemption center at 1350 Larc
Industrial Blvd., Burnsville.
For more information on additional or special items, please call
the Recycling Program at 454 -8100 or your refuse hauler.
bageQuizGarbageQuiz arbageQuizGarbag
How long does it take for a 'disposable • plastic
diaper to decompost?
a) 500 years b) 250 years c) 100 years d) 6 months
If you spend Si l on groceries, how much I f that
goes for packaging? I 1
a) Si b) 75 cents c) 45 cents d) 21 cents
What percent of energy is saved by making an
aluminum can from recycled rather than virgin ma-
�? I 1
a) 95% b 78% c) 48% d) 25%
1 1
Back in 1958, a total of 98 percent of drinks in the
U.S. were sold in returnable containers. What was
the percentage in 1986%
a) 15% b) 25% c) 40% d) 60%
Denmark about 60 percent o its municipal
solid waste, and Japan about 50 percent. And the
U.S.?
a) 10% b) 30% c) 40% d) 45 %. I
Answers:
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Yard Waste
` Dakota County operates two yard waste composting facilities
throughout the county. The Eagan Site is located just south of
the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Rd. The main
facility is located in Lakeville, on Pilot Knob Rd. 2.5 miles
south of County Rd. 42.
The Materials accepted at the sites include: leaves, grass,
garden wastes, weeds, sod strippings, and prunings (up to 6" in
diameter).
1991 Hours of Operation
April 1- November 15
Monday, Tuesday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday CLOSED
Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed Holidays
For more information, please call R.D. Pecar & Co., Inc. at
460 -8332, or the Dakota County Infoline at 438 -Info (4636).
lI l ILLEGAL DUMPING
It is u nlawful for any person to deposit yard wastes in a
sanitary landfill or any place other than a designated yard
waste facility.
Recycle Your Old Phonebooks
US West will again locate a collection box for your old
phonebooks. The 1991/92 edition of the Apple Valley/
Burnsville/Eagan directory will be distributed over the next
few weeks. Residents will again be able to recycle your old
phonebooks.
Sept. 14 -28
Sept. 14 -28
The collection box will be located at the City of Eagan's Fire
Administration building, 3795 Pilot Knob Rd. The box will
be in the S/W corner of the parking lot and will be marked
• with a yellow banner. You can deposit your phonebooks
with the covers on. Residents and small businesses are
encouraged to use this site to help recycle the many tons of
phonebooks which pass through the city each year.
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-64% favored mandatory recycling
legislation. Of these respondents - 66%
stated mandatory recycling would not
change their recycling habits while
25% stated mandatory recycling would
motivate them to reduce their wastes
and increase the number of materials
they recycle.
Just over 45% of the respondents stated
they would support an additional small
utility charge to help coordinate local
recycling programs if state and county
support is decreased or eliminated.
•33% of residents surveyed manage a
backyard compost pile for their leaves
and grass clippings.
Again, thank you to those who took
the extra time to complete the sur-
vey. The information gathered from
these results will be valuable to the
city to expand and improve environ-
mental quality programs for the fu-
ture.
W. R.A. P. P. GROUP HITS THE CHARTS
A Waste Reduction and Procurement Policy work group
has been formed at the Eagan Municipal Center. With rep-
resentatives from each department, the group is working to
identify, implement and measure waste reduction activities
within all municipal buildings.
Currently, "waste audits" are being conducted to evaluate
the waste stream in the municipal buildings to help identify
solutions for waste reduction and environmentally sound
use of our resources. The City of Eagan hopes to establish a
program that is manageable and successful at reducing the
amounts of waste coming into the city offices, therefore,
reducing the need to landfill and /or recycle materials. If we
all work hard to produce less waste we may save money on
disposal costs, reduce dependance on area landfills and save
natural resources.
Information will be available for review of the project. Some
ideas may work at your place of business, check us out!. Please
contact Recycling Coordinator Kris Hageman for information
at 454 -8100.
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Reduce,Reuse,Recycle.
...make it second nature!
FYL
INSIDE OUR TRASH CAN
If we were to sift through the tons of garbage
which are produced every year, we would find that
much of it involves paper in one form or another.
newspapers, magazines, cardboard boxes, office
trash and packaging materials. Other common
items include glass bottles, aluminum cans, steel,
plastics, yard clippings and food wastes. Just over
90% of the wastes generated every year can be
recycled, reused and /or composted.
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• Recycle Minnesota Resources •
Closes its Doors, September 1st.
The Eagan Recycle Minnesota Re-
sources redemption center located
at 1971 Seneca will close its doors
September 1, 1991. RMR officials
state low traffic flows through the
area and subsequent low volumes of
materials at the center for the clo-
sure. RMR will maintain its large
redemption center in Burnsville lo-
cated at the Dakota County Re-
cyclables Collection Center at 1350
Larc Industrial Blvd. For more in-
formation, please call 484 -5373.
- Cable TV,Update
New Recycling video presentations
now on cable channel 16. Watch fora
the two short tapes which take you
through the steps taken to recycle
your newspaper and glass once they
leave the curb. Tour both the An-
chor glass company and Waldorf
Paper Corp to learn the ins and outs
of recycling these materials.