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Spring• CITY OF EAGAN 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 EAGAN NEWS MARCH 1990 olume 13 No. 1 Phone: 454 -8100 THE LONE OAK TREE....THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY CITY ADDRESSES WATER QUALITY CONCERNS Water Quality Management Plan When people are asked to describe Eagan, they often refer to rolling hills and woods surrounding numerous ponds and lakes. Throughout the community's rapid growth, significant attention has been given to preserving these hills and trees. Similarly, the City has had the same concerns for the quality of wetlands and water - bodies. Over the past three years, at the direction of the City Council, a Com- prehensive Water Quality Management Plan has been prepared. This Management an includes a comprehensive inventory and classification system along with cific water quality standards for each of these wetlands and waterbodies. A r ioritization system has been established along with a three -year capital improve- ment program and a long -term sampling and monitoring program. In addition, detailed policies and recommendations have been formulated to address both the impact associated with continued land development as well as with existing estab- lished properties. In order for this Management Plan to have a positive effect on restoring and/or maintaining many of the wetlands and waterbodies within the community, it will require additional financing beyond what is available in the General Fund (property tax) budget. Subsequently, a Storm Water Utility Fund will be also con- sidered with the proposed adoption of this Management Plan. It is proposed that this utility fund would be financed through a "user fee" added to the quarterly sewer and water utility bill. Public Informational Meeting The City Council and its staff are very desirous of receiving public input regarding the proposed adoption of this Management Plan and funding mechanism. Therefore, every property owner in the City of Eagan is invited to at- tend a community informational meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 22, 1990, at the Municipal Center. At this meeting, the staff will present the con- tents of the proposed Water Quality Management and Implementation Plan along with the details of the proposed Storm Water Utility Fund. Information received from residents at this meeting will be consolidated and forwarded to the City Coun- cil for their information in considering the proposed adoption of this comprehen- sive plan and funding program. The City staff is advising that an active approach be taken to recognize and serve one of the City's most valuable natural resources early in its development ges. Otherwise, they feel it will be very difficult and expensive, if not impos- sible, to correct these problems at a later date. All residents are encouraged to share their interests in the City's efforts by attending the meeting and providing their comments. INSIDE Hydrant Flushing. . Road Construction . .3 Census '90 3 Hero Highlights .. , .4 Library Notes.. 5 Spring Recreation Programs .` Airport Issues.. . 16 Police & Fire.. . 17 Arbor Day. ..: .18 Annual Tree Sale. ........20 CENSUS '90 Answer the Census. It Counts for More Than You Think. See Page 3 for more information. CITY OF EAGAN Mayor: Thomas Egan Councilmembers: Dave Gustafson Pam McCrea Tim Pawlenty Ted Wachter WHAT IS PUBLIC WORKS ?fl ::Webster defines PublicWorks as "construction and maintenance of streets': and:utilities for;public use and enj oyment, and: devoted to the general welfare ".> In:Eagan, Public; Works is defined as:: dedicated individuals who;:: have been::: entru with the::public health :and welfare of: our commuiuty . Yau may :find :: us :about on the streets, within :the utility system, or at City Hall planning and::: designing the Eagan of. tomorrow Sometimes : this involves working: at 2 m the :mornig or on a holiday cleaning snow or repairing utility system break downs You'll find us when you have aproblem or need our assistance. The Public Works Department is under the direction of the Director:: of Public Works/City Engineer anct reerpprisert of three divisions TheEngineer . ing Division is under the. direction of the Assistant City Engineer, :located: at City Hall (454 8100), and :is responssible for the: planning, design, coordination, contract management, inspection;: and special assessment alloeationof all public.;: infrastructure installations. It is also responsible to insure that all land develop went within the Ci ty con to C i t y a pp r ov ed p l a ns , s pecifxcatio�ns iand stand ;: • The Street and Equipment Maintenance Division:is under the direction of the` Superintendent of Streets/Equipment, located at the Central Maintcnance Facilit (454- 5220), and :is responsible for the structural and :operational main .. :: : tcnaace of all public rights -of way and City owned vehicles and equipment : Uti Maintenance Division :is :under the direction.of :the' Superinten dent_ of UtihtiesBuildings, also ;located at the Central Maintenance Facility :: ( 454- 5220), is;:responsible for the structural and operational maintenance of the City's sanitary sewer collection system, water supply, storage, treatment and >;distribution system and the : storm water drainage.system..Also included is,: the : maintenance; of the various ::buildings and::: structures associated: with :this.' maintenance division : ;:> .......................... ............................... ........................... ............................... .......................... ............................... Look for other articles in this anif future newsletters that: :will give you fur= ther:: information ;and updates about Public S? orks :happenings . in your cc m munity. BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING The City would like to remind all property owners that there are certain specific restrictions as to what landscaping can be performed within public rights - of - way. Of particular concern is the public boulevard area which is located from the back of curbing to your property line (approximately 13 feet). Although lawn areas may extend all the way to the curb line and are sub- sequently maintained by the property owner, this boulevard area is public right -of- way reserved solely for the installation of public utilities, snow storage and mail boxes provided they are installed by the homeowner in accordance with Federal specifications as provided by the local post office. Any other structure, obstruction, or tree installed by the homeowner is in viola- tion of City ordinance. If any homeowner presently has an obstruction located within public right -of -way, the City requests that you remove it as soon as possible so that you will not be in violation of an existing City ordinance. The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department (454-8100) is available to answer any questions property owners may have pertaining to the width of the boulevard and property line locations. Your cooperation in compliance with this ordinance will be greatly appreciated by the City and will eliminate the potential frustration and liability associated with damages that may occur from an unauthorized installation within the public boulevard right -of -way. 2 SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING The City of Eagan Water Depart- ment will begin it's spring fire hydrant flushing in early April. This is done to minimize the buil- dup of iron and manganese in the water supply system that can some- times spot and stain clothing and plumbing fixtures. Flushing of hydrants will take ap- proximately four to five weeks until fmished. You should be sure to check your water before washing any clothes. If by chance your clothing should be- come discolored, please contact City Hall at 454 -8100 for rust remover. For the latest recorded message, call the City Hotline at 454-1010. UTILITY DEPARTMENT STATS Did you know that in 1989 your Public Work's Utility Division...? • Had 16 Wells, 2 Pressure Booster Stations and 1 Treatment Plant. • Had 4 Reservoirs holding 12 mil- lion gallons of water. • Pumped 2,321,348,00 gallons of water to city residents. • Made 54,000 meter readings. • Hooked up 915 new homes and businesses to our system. • Cleaned 700,000 feet (133 miles) of sewer lines. SPRING CLEANUP "STREET SWEEPING TIME" As springtime arrives, the City street maintenance crews begin sweep- ing the streets of debris and accumu- lated sand from our winter snow and ice control. Depending on the weather, this process usually starts about the third week of March during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ilk In the month of April, we operate th two shifts between the hours of 5:00 a.m .and 9:30 p.m. The cleaning of 190 centerline miles of streets and over 450 cul -de- sacs is accomplished with 2 mechani- cal sweepers which deposit the sweep- ings into dump trucks. The trucks then haul the sweepings to a disposal site. The targeted completion date for spring cleanup is May 15th. For maxi- mum efficiency, a route progression has to be followed to eliminate exces- sive travel time. Keeping vehicles off the street until it is swept will be ap- preciated. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and patience in helping to keep our streets clean. For an update on water, road, parking , street sweeping or hydrant flushing information, please call 454 -1010 ..... ............................... or a recorded message w. rti}:.�;:; }v�R}.}}:tiij::i + .}:•ij } >��.t�i• • i:}Y }ii:v�•R ^�'ri ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE With spring just around the corner, plans are underway for the start of the 1990 construction season. City of Eagan Project The major City construction project for 1990 is the reconstruction of RAHN ROAD from Shale Lane to Beau -De -Rue Drive. The reconstruc- tion is planned to begin as soon as weather permits in the spring with completion in late fall. Dakota County Projects Dakota County has two major roadway reconstruction projects which - were started in 1989 and which will resume as soon as weather permits in the spring with completion planned for late fall of 1990. LEXINGTON AVENUE will be completed from Dif- fley to Yankee Doodle Roads as well as DIFFLEY ROAD from Heine Strasse to I -35E. Dakota County will also begin the reconstruction of PILOT KNOB ROAD from Rebecca Lane south into Apple Valley by mid- summer. All these projects will require some temporary detours which will be announced at a later date. Your cooperation and patience during this next construction season will be ap- preciated. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS Three traffic control signals are programmed for installation during the summer of 1990. These signals are planned for the intersections of: • Cliff Road at Beacon Hill Road, • Blackhawk Road at Diffley Road, • Cliff Road at Slaters Road. 3 YOU COUNT IN THE CENSUS '90 The 1990 Federal Census is just around the corner and Eagan resi- dents are strongly encouraged to stand up and be counted. On April 1, 1990, you will receive a census form at your home. By taking the time to fill out the form and return it, you will be help- ing yourself, Eagan and Minnesota in a variety of ways. CENSUS ANSWERS ARE CON- FIDENTIAL Only the census bureau can see your answers. No one else, not immigration, the FBI, the IRS, the courts, the military, welfare agencies - not even the President of the United States - can see your census answers. It is against the law. Accurate census figures are impor- tant because many programs are based on population. Legislative reappor- tionment will likely favor the metropolitan area for the first time in Minnesota history in 1990 meaning that state laws could better reflect your interests than they have in the past. On a broader scale, the size of Minnesota's Congressional delegation depends on census results. Many state and federal funding programs are based on population and an accurate count could keep the local funding contribution at a minimum. Planning for social programs also re- quires highly accurate demographics to be certain that resources are ap- plied to the appropriate age groups and backgrounds. In addition, regional priorities for things like transportation are based on concentrations of population. In short, your services can be provided most ef- ficiently and cost effectively IF you count in the Census. Keeping a handle on a growing city like Eagan is very difficult, but you can help us do it. Fill out and return your census form early. If you do not receive a form, contact the City at 454- 8100 or your local Census '90 office. R.J. Waldowski, Bluebill Drive Paul Fraun, Knoll Ridge Drive David Janisch, Pumice Lane Darlene Johnson, Countryside Drive Paul Fritchman, Cinnabar Drive Curtis Erickson, Shale Lane Richard Walicke, Deerwood Drive EA RTH. DAY 1990 s the :twentieth anniversary _of Earth Day approaches, the City of Eagan is busy:: pl • ug enjoyable and educattonat events. Earth Day as- scheduled for..Sunday: April. ;22nd, :with tle celebration ;continuing _throughout: the week 29th. The g Rec Pr am and : the . Parks and Recreation::i !m : A Eagan _: ogr ... Department leave scheduleed a number :of events we hope will encourage your:> community involvement aind awareness >of our local environment To date we leave scheduled these important and fun events. ................................................................................. ............................... EIALL DECLARATION of April 22,1990 as Earth Day i.:;: EARTH DAY :WAL1K; Sunday April::22,12: noon :Tins celebration includes a walk (three distances to chose from), a grilled lunch acrd a birthday cake: - lelp us celebrate the first birthday of the Eagan Reeychng Program by innng . us on a walk:::through : our neighborhoods.:and.: parks . Celebrating the:`success of the community recyehng program:: is a great v ay to con `: to our c�oncerin ;for :the envtro�nment enaara . see the Parks Dept:: etin regisn tratioa informationI) TIVE PRA IRI WA E, Sunday Apttl. 2, g.rn Ttua pee al evert v ve •you the opportunity to witnes hand the beauty and complexity: of e prairie;in : the spring:.. ( Please contact the Parks Dept to :register for ............................................................. ............................... ty ....... NI COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY, Saturday April 28th After at,success..o .....t:year's cleanup , we want to; wi : tint community program Volunteers Needed : if. you, .your family organization can lend a hand, please live: us a call ECEYARD COMPOSTING DRMONSTRATI<Ol�, Sunday April 29th,: noon (rain ter shine) : A sho d emonstra tion concerning everything from;: constructi of a bin;: materials composition, management techniques _and:: more :: L.acat'ion to be: scheduled. . .......................................................................................... ............................... ........................................................................................... ............................... Earth Day activities :during the TINY TATS PROG RAM A week long ?of::activities: for the?:little: ones.::: (Please.: see the Parks Bulletin for CASH FOR TRASH LOTTERY/YOU COULD BE NEXT! We had 15 winners throughout the year who received a total of $4,200 in prizes. We will be continuing the Cash for Trash Lottery in 1990. Each week a ran- domly selected address will be checked for having recycled materials set out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day. If the address has materials set out properly, $100 is awarded to the resident(s). If a winner is not chosen that week, the prize accumu- lates until a winner is found. Here is a list of the residents we surprised this past year: K.A. Iverson, Red Cedar Rd. Paul Grenolds, Garnet Drive Joan Wickstrom, Canter Glen Drive Dean VanDeWalker, Pine Ridge Drive Garry Kjos, Burr Oak Street John Matzoll, Woodlark Lane Michael Christian, Grenada Point Victoria Jabbra, Mallard View 4 Yard Waste Options for • Spring! As the spring growing season ap- proaches, it is time to get those rakes and mowers tuned for yard grooming activities. As you begin to manage your lawn this spring, keep these ideas in mind: yard waste is easily separated, makes a valuable resource and can be costly to dispose of. As the Metro Area ban o n yard waste took effect January 1, 1990, you have a number of options for handling your yard waste: * Leave grass clippings on the lawn. This is the most cost- effective and environmentally sound way to handle grass clippings. They decom- pose, returning nutrients to the soil, and never enter the waste stream. * Start your own backyard com- posting pile, or use grass clippings and leaves as mulch around trees and shrubs. * Bag yard waste and take it to the City operated . compost site or th Dakota County Compost Facility Lakeville. * Ask your refuse hauler about separate collections. The EAGAN MUNICIPAL COM- POST SITE is scheduled to open April 1, 1990. Materials accepted will include: grass, leaves and brush (prun- ings) up to 6" in diameter. In order to help with maintenance costs incurred this season, a nominal fee will be charged for materials brought to the site. Specific details of the fee schedule will be available when the site is open this spring. CANS, TOI February 1, 1990 all: resi are :able: to : include ;;:TIN ::FOOD.;CANS:;in;; your:: recycling setouts It': takes na tore 100 !ears to ` recycle a metal can, you Can do h in minutest ... :' less ;specifically instructed by your refuselrecychng hauler, you are able to place both yourr .;aluminum: >. and tin cans m the one con tairier. Please remove :;;the paper;; labels a fl atten the l cans EAGAN RECYCLING • MEETS 1989 GOALS! The Eagan Recycling Program reached and surpassed its 9% abate- ment goal with 1,635 tons collected from our curbside program plus 313 tons from the area drop -off locations and over 5,700 cubic yards of material from out city compost facility. Our residential recycling goal for 1990 is 12% abatement. • The Curbside collection program averaged 60% participation. • Resources saved include: 8,003,022 gallons of water saved. Paper recycled = 1,144 tons which saved 19,456 trees. • Recycle Minnesota Resources Redemption Center also accepts plastics (milk, water and pop jugs); and at its location in the Dakota County Recycling Center, RMR will accept household bat- teries. Other area drop -offs for plastics (detergent, shampoo, oil and others) include the Goodwill • Industries Donation Centers lo- cated at Co. Rd. #42 and Cedar in Apple Valley and next to Menards on Hwy #13 in Burnsville. YOUR LIBRARY CHECK IT air 5 : �• : ii:•:5iiv'r.�•ii. GROWTH REPORT The library's automated system can provide facts and figures to library staff which were not readily available B.A. (before automa- tion). A recent report indicated patron registration figures at each library by place of residence of the user. Currently, registered users at the Eagan Wes- cott Branch Library amounted to 35,539. Of these, 21,250 live in Eagan, 4,974 live in Apple Valley, 3,005 live in Burnsville, 1,846 live in Rosemount and 1,519 live in Inver Grove Heights. Other communities make up the remaining total. The Wescott Library continues to serve more and more library users. The total circulation figures for 1989 amounted to 641,297, an impressive 33.6% of the total library usage in Burnhaven, Farmington, Hastings and West St. Paul. NEW ARRIVALS Under the "New Arrivals" banner located at the beginning of the fiction sec- tion you will fmd a selection of currently popular titles such as Trust by George V. Higgins, Sorceress of Darshiva by David Eddings, The Anastasia Syndrome by Mary Higgins Clark, Rummies by Peter Benchley, Straight by Dick Francis, and The Glit- ter and the Gold by Fred Mustard Steward. These "New Arrivals" may be checked out for a two -week loan period, and the selection changes constantly as new books are added. RENTAL BOOKS The selection in the rental book collection changes and grows continually so you're sure to fmd something that is waiting to be checked out by you. In addition to a selection of Arco publications, Resumes That Get Jobs, Air Traffic Controller, Post Office Clerk- Carrier, the popular reading material includes Blood and Power by Stephen Fox, Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, Roseanne by Roseanne Barr, and Toxic Parents by Susan Forward. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends' book sale will be held in the lower level meeting room on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have books to donate for this sale, they can be brought to the library during open hours until the sale date. The proceeds from this sale will purchase new materials, special books and sponsor special programs for the Wescott Library. Friends of the Library also provide volunteer services to support the many departments of the library. ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM The Wescott Library recently sponsored the training of 20 Laubach adult literacy tutors. This group of newly - certified tutors includes 10 from the Eagan area who wish to volunteer in the library's Technology for Adult Literacy Project. The learners who have applied to TALP already are working with tutors. This is an excellent opportunity for an adult who wishes to improve reading, spelling and writing skills to request help. TALP offers free, one -to-one basic skills work, using the Laubach method (emphasizing phonics) and computer- assisted learning together. 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IS § ƒk� ( / k � NO ! e WIc 1 g! a 6 ƒ f a lo e ffi d ƒ • ti 'Nf1S ! z ! k § £ i q ! m a \ THE FOLK NEXT DOOR DO GET; LOUD AT TIM ......................................................................................... ............................... ........................................................................................ ............................... ......................................................................................... ............................... ........................................................................................ ............................... The airport noise..issue has caugh the attention: of many`Eagan resi- :: dents as a :consequence of a proposal by the City of Mendota Heights to en_ `. courage a fanning of aircraft at Minneapolis St Paul International beyond the;areas currently used by the FAA, which would mean more aircraft flying; over a.larger area of Eagan. The unfo of this ..proposal is that ,; Eagan must defend itself and its residents: from an undesi able plan proposed by a neighboring community, rather than: focusing tin the real issue which is the;way m which the airport relates to all of its neighbors As:: long as cities succumb to the temptation to fight among themselves, the:` FAQ, and the Metropolitan ,Airports Commission need not deal with their; responsibilities to their neighbor.'.s environments ::: issue here is a responsible and assertive approach to th metropolitan reg poh 'embodied in the noise compatible area known as::the Eagan Mendota Heights :Corridor As neighbors of a:: mayor hub air Minneapolis; St Paul, Bloomington, Richfield,. Mendota Heights.:and an must expect some;exposure:to noise 'Z'he intent of the: regional plan ning which went into the was :to absorb th worst of those and to permit residential; development to occur with . minor al threat of un= acceptable:: impacts. Airline deregulation has resulted in a level of air traffic whi ch m this ncreasingly dif fic u lt . Bu oblig • r em a i n s with the Metropolitan Conseil, MAC an F n d ways t support this concept not'to dismantle it. The pr oposal to fan traffic .raised;by Mendota Heights' consultants .:v. expose virtually all Eagan : neighborhoods to increased levels: of noise. w leaving much of ;the industrial corridor underutilized It is : a case: of one'.'::: noise victim attempting to find >. its relie f at the expense pf another The ,:,. facts do not support thts::conclusion Regional and F.AA policy do not sup- port this: conclusion Simple: logic does not support : this conclusion ;;: But that does not mean :that it may not happen DECISION MAKERS NEED TO: HEAR FROM YOU If you wish to mike your opinion count pn prig of the::;° most im rtant issues fa Ea n this : ear, write your concerns to MN:55101: etropolttan Aincr Abatement Council ... ............................... ... ............................... 604028th Ave :.;: Minneapolis MN AIRPORT NEIGHBO ........................................................................................ ............................... ......................................................................................... ............................... efropolitan;Council City •of Eagan 30 Sf.;::` • 3830 Pilot Knob Rd ............... ............................... Eagan, MN 55122::: e airport :: is a valuable neighb and one:: which: provi ies the ::' livelihood ref many of Eaga&s businesses ;Likewise, the airlines provide both convenient ; service and employment to' many of Eagan's residents, This; issue; should :not,be perceived:as limiting`those Rather it is; a matter of:all airport neighbors taking responsibility for the consequences of their own'decisions and four the airport to coexist with its a vironment iin a fair and reasonable manner You can xsake a::differescc As always, if you are bothered by an aircraft noise event; note as much as - about the tune, the aircraft: and the direction tf: flight and call the MAC :NOISE COMPLAINT. LINE AT 726 - 9411. ............................................................................................. ............................... ............................................................................................ ............................... The Eagan News is distributed four times a year as a public service by the City Council and is prepared by the office of the City Administrator. THE CITY OF EAGAN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 16 SAFETY WITH CATS AND DOGS by Kathleen Gilbertson, Animal Control Officer Each year in Eagan we have ap- proximately 70 animal bites reported to the police department. Many more animal bites are never reported. Most bites will occur on the animal's own property and will be done to children. Unfortunately, a number of bites will involve children's faces. Not all animals bite because they are aggres- sive; many will bite because of fear. The State of Minnesota has a specific statute regarding "Potentially Dangerous Dogs and Dangerous Dogs." This statute does not mention specific breeds but clearly allow police departments to take direct ac- tion regarding dogs that bite. Here are some rules to remember: • Do not approach a strange cat or dog unless you are familiar with shy or aggressive behavior. • Never tease an animal, even "in fun." • Do not scream and run. You can excite the animal and be bitten. • Do not sneak up on an animal. • Do not move toward an animal in a threatening manner. • Do not kick at the animal; if it grabs your leg you can be pulled down. • If you can back away slowly, that is the best bet. If there is no way out, give your arm. the animal ,� y • Remember where the bite oc- curred and call Animal Control through your police department. • Wash the wound immediately and. call your doctor. • Remember, animals don't reason, you do. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SETS STAGE FOR EXPLORER POST The Eagan Volunteer Fire Depart- ment is now in its fmal stage of or- ganizing its Fire Explorer Post after months of planning. The Eagan Fire Explorer Post is for residents of Eagan, ages 14 to 18, who are inter- ested in the fire service. "I think it's a real service to the area in getting these kids exposed to what fire fighting is all out," said Fire Chief Ken Southom. Explorers will undergo fire, rescue and first aid training instructed by Eagan fire fighter Dale Nelson, Lieutenant Tim Denman and Fire Prevention Officer Ron Meyers. Al- though Fire Explorers will never enter a live burn situation (fire area), they will provide valuable behind -the- scenes fire ground services, such as as- sisting fire fighters in rolling fire hose, changing fire fighters' air tanks, and crowd control, as well as maintaining Fire Department equipment. Fire Explorers will also be active in fire prevention, health fairs, public relations and Eagan Fire Department Systems (street maps and hydrant loca- tions). Training will be conducted one Wednesday and one Saturday per month, offering field trips as well as lots of hands -on training. So, at the next parade, health fair, fire prevention demonstration or fire scene, if you think our fire service people seem to look younger each ar -it's because they are. In fact, se very people could someday be regular fire fighters for your Volunteer Fire Department. OFFICER'S NOTEBOOK by Officer Stefanie folks Q My children are very interested in the Police Department and what an officer does ;Is there any way they can have a tour of your Police Depart- ment and/or the :squad ears? A Yes, there is, just give us a call. We will be happy to make arrange ments for tours if you call ahead of time and set everything up prior to your tour date'::: The :;non- emergency number is 454-3900, and arrangements for tours should be made Monday through Friday, during normal business work - ing hours. The Police Department is also supplies officers who speak to groups on a variety of Subject's such as crime prevention; child abuse,:: bike safety and many others Please call 454 if you are : interested in having an officer speak before your group ...........:................ ............................... ............................. ............................... Q I'm becoming very concerned about the number of.ehildren` that I see playing in :the streets in Eagan: What can be done about this.'' A As:a citizen of Eagan, you have: the right to u se the public treets, but for the safety of tt aU, a few simple rules should be= foUowed •' Parents should remind their children that the streets are not playgrounds and that the :children should be using the bike trails and/or sidewalks tlat have :been eonstructed throughout the City of Eagan If your children do need to on the st instruct :them to walk near the left hand curb ofthe street and;waik against traffic Parents should be reminding their children also that the same traffic regulations apply to bicycles as well as to cars Anyone on a bicycle is re quired b state lawto stop::at an posted?stop :sign and to abide by any traffic. lights and/or: signals that are posted: Q Tite neighbor next door; to me has several old cars: in his;.baekyard along with old car parts and:: other.. types of junk. :::Is there anything . that: I can do in rd to Navin this -nei bor clean `u linen rd? g � ... : P ya A Yes, you • can do something about this: The City of Eagan does have an ordinance which covers "junk" The; ordinance . states that :if you vehicle either in your : driveway or parked on your: property, it has to:,be properly licensed and/or operable If'the vehicle is inoperable, fi °Is in viola tion of City ordinance and what you need to do is to contact the police 1 . departm and an officer will follow:up with your comp t': Residents of ; Eagan :: should also be aware that such things as ;Household • furnishings and ,apphances :fall under this :ordinance If: officer drives byyour residence and sees various types Cif junk laying around your :yard,'you maybe cited and;:given a certain amount of tune to clean ixp: your yard With springtime: approaching, it is Crone to start thinking about sprung cleaning CITY MAP Please be advised that the City of Eagan map which was distributed with the telephone books in February contains an older version of the school district boun- daries. The current school district boundaries are somewhat different. If you have any questions concerning in which school district your residence is, please contact the appropriate school district office for up -to -date information. The City of Eagan apologizes for any inconvenience. 17 AY >PR: RAM ................................... ........ ....................... A .......................................... ............................... Fo urt h : Annual :::: ti o:o f: eus :at the ourth ::'Join:in t h e ::eommua .= widc'eclebra n tr Arbor l ay Program,. on:Saturday, : April 28th:: This s. be: held bet ;n � 00 p m and 4 00 p m at Trapp Farm Community Ba�rl , la cated on Wilderness Run Road m southeast Eagan The program is open. to families. children of : all ages, and registration is, required A variety of fun` and educational. activities ar planned. Each c hild wall : : recieve a: free Arbor Month poster, balloons,;; and a ::"seedling" to :plant at: home. "Songs About 'Frees" will be provided:::by the Teddy Bear Band, at 2:00 p.m., 'while: Smakey the Bear and.:: Woodsy the Owl ente�rtai n the "Johnny Appleseeds" with their :antics. In the park shelter, more than 600 .:: Arbor Month posters will be ,fin ,display;: from the. Eagan: Third Graders' ; : 1 1 Poster contest fie &sshiments will also lie served throu out t he after .................................................................................................................................................. ............................... . At 3 3fl p m. the Program will bn hi , ighte by the Arbor Day: p roclamation att Clty U:A Award., cerennt�tival`Cree, donated by First Bank :Eagan,: will lie lanteci by Mayor Tom Egan and liank presYrient :: Eric I versen As:`a grand: :fmale,:the winner cif the 1991 Arbcir Month Poster: . contest will be announced V"tsitors whc� stay for the ceremony eray also :: receive tt tree pr other cdinmemorattve;:gift daring a grand prize drawi iFor more information about the Arbor l3ay Program, please call the' darks and Recreation Aepartnr►eat at 4548100 RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PLANT TREES While the City is taking on many arbor related projects this year, it is only through the dedicated involvement of all City residents that Eagan can truly have a successful Arbor Day and Arbor Month. For this reason, the Mayor and City Council are encouraging residents to join in this special celebration by planting trees in the home landscape. Trees can offer many benefits to the homeowner by providing shade, color, and by attracting backyard wildlife and song birds. Trees also represent the best investment that property owners can make to in- crease the value of residential property. For example, a Sugar Maple purchased at the Eagan Tree Sale will cost $20.00. Within five years, the homeowner can expect the tree to increase to a diameter of about two inches and attain a height of 12 to 15 feet. Under the state's "Shade Tree Formula," the tree would then have a value of about $76.30, offering the homeowner a 381% increase on their investment. With few exceptions, almost any species of tree available at local nurseries is well suited for the home landscape. Among the most popular trees are: Maple Ginkgo (male only) Kentucky Coffee Tree Ironwood Pin Oak Linden (or Basswood) Japanese Tree Lilac Hackberry Ohio Buckeye Ash Honey Locust Flowering Crab White Oak All Evergreen Species 18 ARBOR MONTH HIGHLIGHTS Mayor Tom Egan the City t e C Y 8 tY Council have proclaimed May oclaimed a P Y as Arbor Month and Saturday, April 28th, as Arbor Day in the City of Eagan. This year the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department will be en- couraging the involvement of City resi- dents in arbor activities by focusing on three major programs: • An Arbor day celebration on Saturday, April 28th • The Third Annual Eagan Tree Sale on Saturday, May and Y Y • Arbor presentations to the City's elementary schools Eagan will also be receiving its third annual "Tree City USA" award from the National Arbor Day Founda- tion. The City will be proudly flying its tY P Y Ym8 Arbor flags at the Municipal Center, Maintenance Facility and at various park locations. The "Tree City" award, symbolizes Eagan's efforts to promote landscaping and beautification in its diverse parks and neighborhoods. ARBOR SPONSORS RECOGNIZED The City of Eagan wishes to ex- tend a gracious word of appreciation to First Bank Eagan for their active and continued support of Arbor Month programs in the community. This year, the bank will be the primary contributing sponsor to the Eagan Arbor Day Celebration, as well as sup- porting the Arbor program and poster contest held in elementary schools. First Bank Eagan will also be spon- soring a community-wide drawing, beginning April 1 through Friday April 27th, at the bank. Several major landscaping prizes will be given away, in cooperation with Jerry's Garden Center. The drawing will be open to all residents, and there are no pur- chase obligations. For more informs tion on the drawing, interested person should contact First Bank Eagan at 452 -6640, or stop by the bank lobby during regular business hours. • ................................... ... ............................... .... ............................... ... ............................... ... ............................... TIPS ON TREE PLANTING Once you have made your landscape selections,. following a few simple steps will help to ensure better health and growth of your trees. • Dig the planting hole about 12 in- ches deeper and wider than the root ball or planting pot. • Amend the soil before placing it back in the planting hole. Do this by adding compost or manure at a 50% rate. (The City offers free compost at its site near the Municipal Center.) • Prune the tree canopy by 1/3 to reduce the amount of leaf surface. This will help the tree to better survive the initial shock of transplanting and water loss. • Mulch the base of the tree with wood chips or bark chips. This will help to reduce drying out of the root ball and protect the tree from desiccation. Wood chips are also available at the City's com- post site. For more information about planting and tree ?`care, you may wish to contact the following: 11 : Nursery or garden centers • Public Library 40 . University of Minnesota • : County Extension Service • ?;Eagan; City Forester, 454 -5220 STRESS IN TREES As drought conditions continue, homeowners are finding it more dif- ficult to maintain the health of their trees and shrubs. Affected trees may die directly from a lack of water or may be prone to attack from other pests and diseases. The effects of drought damage, known as "stress ", may not be apparent in the short term but may take several years to severely damage or kill affected trees. Young and newly planted trees and shrubs have shallow root systems and are more easily affected by drought than older plants with deeper roots. Healthly trees can be best main- tained through a program of regular watering. A weekly soaking that as- sures a moisture depth of eight to ten inches is ideal. Deeper watering avoids shallow root development, a large cause of many drought related problems. The area above the roots should also be mulched with four to six inches of wood chips or other organic mulch. The mulch will act like a sponge, hold- ing moisture in the root zone for im- proved uptake of water. Mulch also serves to keep the soil cool which promotes tree vigor. The organic material in the mulch will attract earth worms which act to aerate the soil and improve water penetration. Plants with only minor signs of drought damage can be aided by regular watering, and the removal of dead and wilting branches. A good pruning job will not only improve the trees' appearance and strength, but also decrease the amount of leaf sur- face the root system has to support. Accompanying articles in this newslet- ter provide additional information in correct pruning techniques. Pests and diseases that are unre- lated to dry conditions continue to kill trees in Eagan. These include oak wilt and Dutch Elm disease, among others. Anyone with questions about drought, watering, pruning, pests and diseases is encouraged to contact the Eagan City Forester at 454 -5220. 19 PRUNING ADVICE Pruning is defined as the removal of dead, diseased, or living tree parts to benefit those that remain. Young trees should be pruned to develop a sound structure of scaffold branches. When young trees are pruned in this manner, they may be spared large cor- rective pruning cuts as they mature. The basic steps of pruning in order of importance are: • Remove dead, diseased, damaged or weakened branches • Remove competing and interfering branches (those rubbing against one another) • Remove weak branches or those with 2 narrow angles • Remove old primary stubs • Remove water sprouts and suckers unless they are being trained to fill in bare spots in the crown Pruning is not only a benefit to the tree but can be fun as well as reward- ing for those who do the work. For those who would like to try pruning, pruning books and manuals are avail- able at the local library, garden centers, or book stores. The City of Eagan employs seasonal workers in Parks Main - " tenance, .`Forestry, Utilities Main - .:: tenance, and Streets Maintenance positions during the summer months- ............... ............................... Applications for these ;posi- tions are ::: now _available at the Eagan Municipal Center.. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age ;:The positions : in volve some strenuous physical tasks and outdoor working conditions Qualified minorities and females are encouraged to apply. The City of Eagan is as equal op- portunity affumative action employer. Sugar Maple 8 -10 ft. Norway Maple 8-10 ft. Marshall's Seedless Ash 8 -10 ft. Little Leaf Linden 8 -10 ft. Red Splendor Crab 6-8 ft. Snow Drift Crab 6 -8 ft. Black Hills Spruce 24 inches Name: Address: CITY OF EAGAN PUBLIC TREE SALE SATURDAY, MAY 5TH, 1990 TREE SALE REGISTRATION FORM Indicate Quantity Desired (Limit 2 Per Column) 1st 2nd 3rd Choice Choice Choice $20.00 $20.00 $22.00 $22.00 $12.00 $12.00 $18.00 Phone: (Home) (Work) Complete this registration form, clip and return to: Tree Sale City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 NOTE: Registration forms must be received no later than Friday, March 30th. Do not send money with your registration! ADDITIONAL DETAILS: • Registrations will be drawn at random. • Successful registrants will be notified by mail as to the species availability and exact time and location of the tree distribution. • Payment will be made at the time of pick -up; prices include state sales tax. • The tree sale will be limited to a total of 730 trees. • Residents are limited to two trees per family. • While the City assures that these trees came from reputable local nur- series, it does not extend a warranty for replacements. TREE SALE INFORMATION Sugar Maple: 50 -75 feet at maturity. The largest and finest of our native maples. Wonderful shade tree. Rich autumn foliage coloring. Very hardy. Norway Maple: 50-60 feet at maturity. Vigorous growing with an excellent branching habit. Glossy foliage. Straight trunk. Grows well in poor soil. Marshall's Seedless Ash: 50-60 feet at maturity. A native tree with rounded form and dense foliage. Foliage is dark, shiny green and resistant to disease. Very hardy. Little Leaf Linden: 35-45 feet at maturity. A dense symmetrical tree with glossy small leaves. Spendid for street and residential use. Fragrant flower. Disease free. Very good on poor soils. Red Splendor Crabs: 20 -25 feet at maturity. Pink flowers. Small bright red fruit. No litter problems. Fruit is picked from tree by birds before it falls. Large, open type of growth. Snow Drift Crab: 20 -25 feet at maturity. Outstanding white flowers with small orange -red fruit. Very hardy. Broad oval form. Black Hills Spruce: 35-45 feet at maturity. Shapely "Christmas" tree type ornamental, with short, bluish foliage. Shears easily to make specimen type. 20 FOURTH ANNUAL EAGAN TREE SALE The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department will be offering trees for sale to Eagan residents again this spring. Based on the success of last year's sale, the City will be using a pre- registration format. Residents interested in purchasing trees are asked to fill out the registra- tion form on this page and to return it, by mail, to the City of Eagan no later than Friday, March 30th. A random drawing of registration forms will be made by the Eagan Ad- visory Parks and Recreation Commis- sion at their April 5th meeting. The successful registrants will then be notified by mail of the exact location and time for pickup of the trees on Saturday, May 5th. This year the City will be offering seven varieties of hardwood and evergreen trees. They are listed on the registration form to the left. Trees will be sold at "wholesale prices," but quantities will be limited to a total of 730 plants. For this reason, there will be a maximum of two trees per family. Residents desiring additional infor- mation may contact the Eagan City Forester at 454 -5220, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. SPECIAL THANKS The City of Eagan :wishes to thank Jerry's Garden Center for their assistance in making the :1990 Eagan Tree Sale a success. In the spirit of Arbor ; Day, Jerry's will also be having a special sale on plant materials for Eagan residents during the week of May 4th 10th. For additional details call 454-5311, ...................................................... ...............................