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FallCITY OF EAGAN 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 IIAGAN NEWS SEPTEMBER 1989 Volume 12 No. 3 Phone: 454 -8100 THE LONE OAK TREE. ...THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY CITY ELECTION The election date for municipal of- fices for the City of Eagan has been set for Tuesday, November 7, 1989. Voters will elect a mayor for the City of Eagan (two year term) and two of the four councilmembers (four year terms). The winning candidates will take office January 1, 1990. Filing dates for the above offices close on Tuesday, September 12. Milling is processed through the City lerk's office and the filing fee is $5.00. The polls in all fourteen precincts will be open on election day from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. New residents, residents who have recently become 18 years old, resi- dents 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 17 in order to avoid causing delays at the polls on election day. To register prior to October 17, residents should obtain a registration card at the Eagan Municipal Center, complete it and mail it to the Dakota County Auditor. However, if a resident does not pre - register, registration at the polls on election day is allowed by state law. 41) More detailed information on voter registration and the location of precincts and polling places may be found on page two of this newsletter. INSIDE Election Information . ..2 Officer's Notebook ..2 No Hunting Allowed in Eagan 3 New City Ordinances.. 3 Fire Prevention Week...... 4 Recycling Information (HERO).. .5 Aircraft Noise Update . 5 Fall Recreation Programs... , 9 1990 CITY BUDGET A draft 1990 budget for the City of Eagan is presently being studied by the City Council in special workshop sessions and regular meetings. Dakota County, the three school districts and the City of Eagan will all hold separate public hearings in Oc- tober in order to receive resident com- ments on their various budgets. The date of the hearing for the City of Eagan is dependent upon the schedul- ing of budget hearings under the coor- dination of Dakota County. Residents should watch their newspapers for specific meeting dates and times. The process of budgeting for 1990 has been complicated by the gover- nor's veto of the 1989 tax law. The City is proceeding to prepare a budget under the requirements of the 1988 tax law, while taking into consideration that a special session of the legislature may produce a new tax law which could affect revenues for the City. Any questions concerning the proposed budget should be addressed to the office of the City Administrator at 454 -8100. NEW VOTING EQUIPMENT Eagan voters will fmd new voting equipment awaiting them when they vote for mayor and for two council members in this fall's City election. The City now has equipment with opti- cal scanners which will read and count each ballot as it is inserted in the voting machine. The new ballot resembles a paper ballot but is made of lightweight cardboard. A felt -tip pen is utilized to mark voter choices. The voter con- nects the two sections of an arrow to complete his or her vote for an office: COUNTY ATTORNEY Florence Nightingale 4 Francis Scott Key 4- One of the new optical scanner voting machines is currently set up in the front lobby of the Eagan Municipal Center. Any registered voter may use the machine to practice the new method of voting. Election judges have received training on the new equipment and will be prepared to assist voters on election day. All residents are en- couraged to stop by the municipal cen- ter in the coming weeks and give the optical scanner a try. CITY OF EAGAN Mayor: Vic Ellison Councilmembers: Thomas Egan Dave Gustafson Pam McCrea Ted Wachter ELECTION INFORMATION ......... ............................. ............................... ............ ............................... The 1989 City election will be held on Tuesday, November 7. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8 :00 p.m. Pre- registration for the November 7 City election will close on October 17. 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 m Minnesota for 20 days prior to election: • In order to register on election day, you must bring one of the follow- ing forms of identification to the polls: 1. Minnesota 1)river's license with valid address in precinct 2. Minnesota identification card with valid address in precinct; 3. Student identification card with valid address in precinct; 4. .Student fee statement with valid address in precinct; 5. Student registration card with valid address in precinct; 6. Ineffective registration (notice which is sent by the County auditor when a registration card is not complete or the card was received after the pre - registration closing date); 7. Valid registration in same precinct under a different address; or 8. A registered voter, living in the same precinct can personally vouch that you now live in the precinct. 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. 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 Rd Precinct 12: Easter Lutheran Church 4200 Pilot Knob Road Precinct 13: Northview Elementary School, 965 Diffley Road Precinct 14: Dakota County Western Court Facility, 2030 Cliff Road OFFICER'S NOTEBOOK By Officer Stephanie Maczko D.A.R.E. IS COMING TO EAGAN • Q: What does D.A.R.E stand for? • A: D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education and it is a drug prevention program. • Q: What exactly does the program teach? • A: The D.A.R.E. curriculum will be presented for 17 consecutive weeks to 5th grade students in the #191 and #196 School Districts this school year. The program will focus on peer resistance training, self concept improvement and value judgments about respect for the law and personal safety. • Q: I heard that police officers are going to teach the program; is this correct? • A: Yes, there are three officers from the Eagan Police Depart- ment who have been selected to teach D.A.R.E. Each officer 1� received 120 hours of train from the Illinois State Police Academy and each are certified as D.A.R.E. instructors. • Q: Will parents be notified if their children are going to receive D.A.R.E.? • A: Parents of students who will be taught D.A.R.E. will be receiving a letter from the schools explaining in more detail the D.A.R.E. program and the exact dates on which the program will be presented in the schools. • Q: Whom should I call if I have questions about the program? • A: Any questions concerning D.A.R.E. should be directed to your school principals and/or to Eagan Chief of Police Pat Geagan at the Eagan Police Department, 454 -3900. • THE CITY OF EAGAN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. NO HUNTING IN EAGAN Hunting is no longer allowed in • the City of Eagan on agricultural land or in open fields. While the Dangerous Weapons & Articles section of the City Code, has made the discharge of firearms and ex- plosives in the City of Eagan illegal for a number of years, hunting had been allowed under certain conditions. However, on August 15, 1989, THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE WAS REMOVED from the Dangerous Weapons & Articles ordinance THEREBY essentially BANNING HUNTING WITHIN CITY LIMITS. "By a landowner, or his lessee, or his guest in company of the landowner or lessee by specific invitation, upon lands owned by him, provided that no shot, bullet or other ammunition used shall pass beyond the boundaries of his property, nor shall the discharge of the firearms occur within 500 feet of any building on an adjoining owner's proper- ty or occupied residence; nor in any event create a nuisance or danger to other persons. Provided further, that such shooting shall be on land zoned Agriculture and containing five acres or *ore, and only shot shells may be used." The only hunting exception remaining in the ordinance concerns special hunts individually authorized by the Eagan City Council for the pur- poses of game management. DUE TO CHANGES IN THE LOCAL ORDINANCE, THE EAGAN AREA WILL NOT BE PART OF THE METRO GOOSE HUNT. The Depart- ment of Natural Resources' Metro Goose Hunt includes many other cities in the metro area. It is incumbent upon hunters to contact those cities to check local ordinances regarding hunt- ing. If in the future a special hunting season is warranted to control the goose population in Eagan, the City Council can consider Eagan's par- ticipation at that time. Earlier in the year, a special shot- gun hunt was authorized to control the deer population in Fort Snelling State Park. A limited number of permits will be issued by the DNR for the taking of antlerless deer only, from Ilil ovember (inclusive), 1989. For dditional information regarding hunts at Fort Snelling and on other area State and Federal lands, call 854 -6486, 296 -2553, or 727 -1961. CITY CODE AMENDMENTS In addition to federal and state laws, the City of Eagan passes laws (or or- dinances) which pertain specifically to the City. These ordinances are con- tained in Eagan's City Code. As with other laws, the City's ordinances can be and are amended on a regular basis, The following listing is a brief summary of major changes to the City Code during the past year which may be of interest to residents. Chapter 4: CONSTRUCTION LICENSING, PERMITS & REGULATION • Fencing is required for new and existing swimming pools. The only ex- ception is the above ground swimming pool which has at least four foot vertical or outwardly mclined sidewalls. Fencing was required to be in- stalled by May 15, 1989 for existing swimming pools. • Only state licensed electrical contractors may receive permits for the in- stallation of electrical work in new structures. State licensed electrical contractors or resident owners of property may receive permits where work is to be done in an existing structure. Chapter 5: BEER, WINE & LIQUOR LICENSING • In compliance with state law, off -sale liquor stores are now allowed to be open on July 4th and New Year's Day. • Provision was made for allowance of a temporary liquor license to be is- sued' to charitable, religious or non- profit organizations in connect with a social event. Chapter 6: OTHER BUSINESS REGULATION & LICENSING • The state legislature repealed led licensing requirements for dances and the City Code was amended to conform to state law. • The refuse hauling regulations were expanded to include recycling provisions and to establish daily hauling districts. • Licensing provisions for golf driving ranges in the City were established. Chapter 9: PARKING REGULATIONS • It is now unlawful to park any detached trailer upon any street for a con - tinuous period of more than twenty (24) hours. It is also unlawful to park any vehicle in excess of 9,000 pounds gross vehicle weight and/or any commercial vehicle upon any residential street for a continuous period of more than six (6) hours. Chapter 10: PUBLIC PROTECTION, CRIMES & OFFENSES • The Dangerous Weapons Ordinance was amended to essentially prohibit hunting anywhere in the City of Eagan. Dog and cat regulations were expanded. Owners may not allow dogs or cats to disturb the peace and quiet of a neighborhood by barking, howling, whining or making any other loud or unusual noises. The police and/or anima( control officer were authorized to remove any animal which has been disturbing the peace for two or more hours and place it in the City Pound at the owner's expense. • The keeping of four or more dogs or cats or any combination, over six months of age is prohibited without a kenne permit. • Regarding rabies inoculations, every owner of a dog or cat over six months of age is required to have a certificate stating that the dog or cat has a current inoculation against rabies. The owner of any dog or cat which has bitten a person must provide a certificate of current rabies in- oculation or the animal shall be immediately seized and impounded for the period of time necessary to determine if the dog or cat has been in- fected with rabies, with the cost to be paid by the owner. Other animals which have bitten a person will be destroyed and taken to the University Diagnostic Lab to determine if the animal has been infected with rabies. Chapters 11 & 13: ZONING & SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS • Multiple housing units must now have an exterior finish of bricks or bet - ter material, and registered architects must prepare building plans. • Model home permits may not be issued until after final plat approval. further information on any of the above or other City Code items, please call the Eagan Municipal Center at 454 -8100. 3 EAGAN FIRE DEPARTMENT FOCUSES ON FIRE PREVENTION Many children are faced with the temptation to play with fire. Parents who leave matches and lighters within a child's reach are courting tragedy. Very young children do not have the capacity to understand the consequen- ces of striking a match or lighter, and many older children who do under- stand have no idea how quickly a fire can grow out of control. FACTS ABOUT KIDS AND FIRE • Child fire play is the leading cause of death in residential fires for pre- school children. • Fires started by children playing (mostly with matches or lighters) repre- sent 3 out of 10 preschool child fire deaths. • A study done several years ago indicated the most frequent cause of fires involving unattended children in multiple -death fires was child fire play, usually with matches or lighters. • Smoke detectors are not present in 84% of the homes where preschool fatalities occur. • Curiosity is the most common reason children play with fire. • 38% of all children in grades 1 -8 have played with matches or lighters. • If only you could go back, turn back the clock and do things differently. If only you had placed your matches or lighters up high -- -out of their reach. Don't wait until lives are lost to learn this lesson. You can do something now. • Big fires start small: Keep matches and lighters in the right hands. You might save your child's life. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK ACTIVITIES Fire Prevention Week is October 8 through 14, but fire prevention is all year long. The Eagan Fire Department will host Open Houses on Tuesday until Friday, October 10 -13, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at Station 1 (3940 Rahn Road), Station 3 (4930 Pilot Knob Road), Station 4 (4200 Dodd Road), and Station 5 (4701 Gala)de Avenue). For more information, contact the Eagan Fire Department at 454 -5274. BIG FIRES START SMALL KEEP MATCHES & LIGHTERS IN THE RIGHT HANDS. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 8 -14, 1989 This year more than 300 people will die in residential fires be- cause of children playing with "toys" that are not toys at all! Store matches and lighters out of the reach of children. EAGAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 4 DISPLAY YOUR HOUSE NUMBER PLEASE HELP YOUR FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS LOCAT YOUR HOME IN CASE OF EMERGENCY! For your family's safety, please check your house numbers. Are they clearly legible from the street? Do they need repainting or replacing? Are they hidden by landscaping or other obstructions? If you live in a townhouse or multiple residence, do the numbers clearly refer to each separate residence? Hopefully, emergency personnel will never have to locate your home, but if they do, it will be extremely im- portant that they be able to locate it as quickly as possible. The Eagan News is distributed four times a year as a public ser- vice by the Eagan City Council. The newsletter is prepared through the office of the City Administrator. ...................... ............................... SOLICITORS MUST BE. LICENSED For many months throughout the year, solicitors are out and about in Eagan, selling their products or asking for donations. Residents should be aware that solicitation licenses are required by the City and each solicitor must carry a copy of that license. Most solicitors are legitimate, but some use questionable methods to sell questionable products. Residents are encouraged to ask solicitors for a copy of their license. If no license is provided, the resi- dent should alert City officials that an unlicensed peddlar is active in Eagan. The caller should provide as much in- formation as possible, such as the name of the business or organization, type of product, sales tactics used, solicitor (physical) description and vehicle description, if possible. With the help of residents, City ficials can keep Eagan free from scrupulous solicitors and allow those with legitimate causes to conduct busi- ness in the community. HERO HIGHLIGHTS HERO "Important Dates To Remember" August 1, 1989 DAKOTA COUNTY YARD WASTE BAN IN EFFECT. This ban prohibits any yard waste from entering area landfills. Yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, branches up to 6" in diameter, and garden wastes. What does this Dakota County ban mean for Eagan residents? This ban, which will be in effect statewide January 1, 1990, allows residents a number of options for proper disposal for yard wastes. The options include: 1. the refuse hauler will collect the material separately and deliver to a compost facility; 2. residents can deliver the material to the City of Eagan's compost site by the Municipal Center or to the County operated com- post facility in Lakeville; 3. residents can start their own backyard compost fi le; and/or 4. residents can mulch ass clippings during the growing season. October 7, 1989 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) This event is co- sponsored by the City of Eagan, The Dakota County Board of Commissioners and Unisys. This will be your opportunity to safely dispose of harmful household, garden and lawn care products at the Unisys facility, Pilot Knob & Yankee Doodle Roads. We encourage everyone to use your products completely or give them to someone who can. On collection day you will be able to dispose of paints, solvents, pesticides and other toxic materials at no charge. Tires will be accepted for $1 per tire. If you would like to help with this event, we are in need of volunteers for 1, 2 or 3 shifts during the day. If you have any question about recycling yard waste, the hazardous T aste collection day, would like a list f safe disposal methods or a list of al- ternatives to hazardous and other products, please call the Eagan Recy- cling Staff at 454 -8100. EAGAN /MENDOTA HEIGHTS Few newsletter articles generate as much response as did the aircraft noise article in the May issue. The purpose of the article was not to en -. courage noise complaints where no problem exists, but to better inform resi- dents of what to expect when they live in a city near an airport and whom to contact if they experience noise problems. By and large the article did a good job of this, but one issue bears: clarification. The existence of the noise compatible industrial zoning in north- ern Eagan and southern Mendota Heights is intended to absorb the worst of the noise, but it cannot make all Eagan neighborhoods completely noise free. Operational controls exist to focus traffic in this area; but at a certain point, .: all aircraft will either enter or leave this air space. Even flown properly, these procedures will not contain all of the noise in the corridor. As the previous article stressed, many operations over residential areas are operating within the procedures established by the FAA. For example, ar- rivals setting up for the four mile final approach may come from the west or south and cross Eagan to line up with the runway. Similarly, departures to the west or south may not turn for three miles from runway end, but after that may overfly various parts of the City. The procedures are based on the as- sumption that most aircraft following them will be high enough to not be obtrusive by the time they reach down range residential areas. For some areas and individuals this is true, but this is not always the case. While the City works very hard to encourage noise compatible operations at every opportunity, this is one area where homeowners who are bothered must make themselves heard directly to persons in authority at the airport. If you are bothered by an aircraft noise event, regardless of the reason, note as much as you can about aircraft, direction of flight and time of day and call: MAC Complaint Line: 728-9411 Address noise correspondence to: Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council (MASAC) 6040 2 &h Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 CORRIDOR UPDATE CAN l D0 ANYTHING ELSE? It is generally believed that much of the present noise problem will be reduced when quiet generation aircraft take over the national airline fleets. Currently, Stage II aircraft such as 727's and DC -9's dominate scheduled air service. Over time they will be replaced by newer, noticeably quieter aircraft, such as 757's, 767's and Airbus 320's. These airplanes use quieter engine tech- nology and climb much more quickly, thereby reducing the size and severity of the impact area. While all airlines, including Northwest, are actively purchasing these new planes, it will be years before the older planes are entirely replaced. This is because of the length of production schedules, the remaining economic life of existing fleets and the extraordinary cost of these planes As an example, a new 757 costs roughly $55 million about the same as the cost of the Metrodome. Stage II airplanes are no longer being built in the United States. All air- lines will stop using them eventually. It may desirable to have their phase out take place more quickly, but this can only be done at the federal level. While the exact mechanism to bring about this change is a matter of debate, you can still express your concern for change to members of Congress. In Eagan, your Congressional delegation is: Sen. Rudy Boschwitz Sen. Dave Durenberger Rep. Bill Frenzel 506 Hart Bldg 154 Russell Off Bldg : 102 Longworth Off Bldg Washington, DC 20510 ! Washington, DC 20510 Washington DC 20515 5 I, LBRARY K IT OUT ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM Does any adult you know need help with reading? The Eagan branch of the Dakota County Library (Wescott), in conjunction with School District 196, is again offering a free open lab for adult literacy and GED tutoring in the Library from 10 -12 a.m. on Tuesdays beginning September 12. Marcia Gowl- ing, with the School District Community Education Department, will staff the room, using printed materials and computers to help people practice their basic skills. The year- round, library- sponsored adult literacy program, TALP, con- tinues to provide one -to -one free, private tutoring whenever the library is open, as agreed upon by tutors and learners. As the program grows, the need to expand into other space is rising. The first satellite tutoring station is at Woodland Elementary School on Wescott. For more information about par- ticipating or about providing tutoring space, please call 452 -9600. HOMEBOUND SERVICE Each year the Homebound Program serves more library users who value library service but are confined on a temporary or permanent basis. Materials are chosen by library staff, checked out for a four -week loan period and delivered by a volunteer. These may include hardcovers, paperbacks, large print books, magazines, pamphlets and audio cassettes. Because of the popularity and growth of this program, library staff are looking for someone to assist on a regular volunteer basis to choose materials and schedule delivery at the Wescott Library. If you would like to share your broad reading interests and background by assisting in this program, or to receive or provide the ser- vice, please call the Homebound Coordinator at 452 -9600. CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT The hustle and bustle of activities in the children's department continues with the introduction of the fall schedule of events. Special programs are planned for children from age two to six-plus that will entertain as well as stimulate youngsters. During Minnesota Festival of the Book, September 30- October 8, and during Children's Book Week, November 13 -19, the library will display new and recommended books that will be fun for children to read alone or to have read to them. Pickup a schedule of events in the children's department and plan now for a season of exciting events. BESTSELLERS IN DEMAND The library has enrolled in a pilot program to test delivery of best sellers to library users as quickly as possible. Popular titles will be ordered in quan- tity to meet the demands of readers and made available at the optimum time when they are popular. Books will be checked out for a two -week period, and when the popularity of these best sellers wanes they will be sold. Look for these books under the New Arrivals banner near the browsing shelves. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The second annual flea market and book sale sponsored by the Friends is planned for October 14, beginning at 10 a.m., in the lower level meeting room. Donations of re- usable household items and books can be brought to the library during open hours up to a week before the sale (please, no clothing or large items.) The proceeds from the book sales held during the year purchase new materials, special books, and sponsor special programs for the Wescott Library. Friends of the Library also provide volunteer services and support staff to the many departments of the library. The Library is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays between September and May from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 452- 9600 for more information or come in, view the special display in the Dakota Room, and browse. 6 TAKE CARE OF: Oak trees make up the major forest cover in the City of Eagan. In deed, the City's symbol is the Lon Oak Tree. Following are tips from the forestry section for care of your oaks: OAK WILT Oak Wilt disease is responsible for killing large numbers of oaks each year. Following two dry summers, Oak Wilt is affecting Eagan's trees in record numbers this year. Oak Wilt is easily identified in Red Oaks by the rapid wilting of af- fected trees. These infected oaks are usually completely wilted two weeks after symptoms first appear. Trees wilt from the top down, while the in- dividual leaves wilt from the margins in. Infected white oaks are more resis- tant to the disease, often surviving for many years after infestation. Oak Wilt is caused by a fungus. This fungus can be spread in two ways. • 1) Most spread of Oak Wilt oc- curs underground via grafted root systems. Root grafting is very com- mon where trees are growing close together; but roots of trees 50 fee apart may also be grafted. • 2) Overland spread is usually caused by insects, primarily picnic beetles. Picnic beetles carry the disease to non - infected trees, gain- ing access through fresh pruning wounds. Spread of infection can occur from April through July. Stopping the spread of Oak Wilt through root grafting is effective and can be done by mechanical barriers using a vibratory plow or trencher. Barriers in the soil must be positioned outside of the affected tree(s) root zone. Overland spread by insects can be prevented by not pruning trees from April 15 to July 1. If pruning is unavoidable, non -toxic tree wound dressing should be applied immediate- ly after pruning. Winter is the optimal time of year to prune oaks since the Picnic Beetles are inactive. As a further precaution, infected Red Oaks should be eliminated by debarking, burning, burying, or wrap- ping in 4-6 mil plastic until July Wilting, or recently wilted trees m not be moved in any form (including firewood) to areas where oak wilt is not present. YOUR OAK TREES OAK ANTHRACNOSE Anthracnose is a disease that resi- ents often confuse with Oak Wilt. It is a leaf disease caused by a fungus and affects primarily white oaks. This disease can be identified by large ir- regular brown spots, usually along the leaf edge. In more severe cases leaves wilt or curl up, turn black, or brown and fall off. Anthracnose is generally more severe in years with cool wet springs. It is not as life threatening as Oak Wilt. Control measures include raking up infected leaves, fertilizing weakened trees to increase vigor, and spraying with fungicides such as Cap - tan or Zineb in early spring, at bud break, and twice afterwards at seven to ten day intervals. CONSTRUCTION DAMAGE Construction damage to oaks in the City of Eagan is a real threat. A tree's root system can be damaged by excavation, grade change (most often with excess fill) soil compaction caused by equipment, or simply by removing shade- giving ground cover. fa he trunk and crown can be affected y pruning cuts, abrasion and chemical drift. The above conditions should be avoided by builders and homeowners during the construction process. FERTILIZATION In many cases the vigor of oak trees can be improved by fertilization. Fertilizer should be applied in late fall or early spring. Summer fertilization of trees should be avoided. In general a complete fertilizer containing nitrogen (N) phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) should be used. Usual- ly it is better to wait to fertilize newly planted trees until the second growing season. Tree fertilizers can be applied by broadcasting, perforation (dry fer- tilizer placed in holes drilled into the soil), soil injection (as with deep root feeders), foliar feeding, systemic trunk injections, and tablets and spikes (such as tree food spikes). Care must be taken to follow label recommendations and use no more fertilizer than is recommended. If applied improperly, fertilizer can kill or harm trees rather sp an benefit them. For further information on tree maintenance, contact Tom Schuster, City Forester, 454 -5220. CABLE TV OFFERS CLASSES ON TELEVISION PRODUCTION Ever wondered what it is like to be involved in a television production? Now you can find out through courses being offered at Cable TV North Central's public access television studios. The classes provide the informa- tion and hands -on training required to start you on your way in cable TV ?` production ..... ............................... In addition to classes on how to operate television cameras and edit equipment, there are courses offered on home video, mobile van and FM studio production. The classes range from three to 15 hours in length and cost $5.00 per each three hour session. All the classes start this fall and will be taught at the local access facility, 4155 Old Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, Call 894 -9613 for further information.:: KEEP INFORMED ON YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT TUNE IN CHANNEL 16 The City of Eagan cablecasts its public meetings on the Government Ac- cess Channel -16. The following is a listing of the monthly program schedule. CITY COUNCIL: Cablecast Live lst & 3rd Tuesday 6.30 PM Recablecast Following Thursday 9.00 AM Recablecast Following Friday 3 :00 PM PARK & REC Cablecast Live lst Thursday 700 PM COMMISSION Recablecast Following Monday 9 :00 AM CABLE COMMISSION PLANNING COMMISSION` CABLE COR ......................................................................... ............................... ............................................................... ............................... 2nd Thursday Monday Following Wednesday 4th Tuesday Following Thursday Following Friday Recablecast Following Wednesday. 3:40 PM Cablecast Live Recablecast Recablecast Cablecast Live Recablecast Recablecast 700 PM 9:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 3 :00 PM 1989 CABLE LINE EXTENSION` UPDATE According to Cable TV North Central, the following areas or sub• divisions in Eagan have had cable TV limes extended to them this construc- tion season. Blackhawk Glen 2nd Add Blackhawk Ridge Bridle Ridge Dodd Farm 3rd Add Dodd & Golden Meadow Rds. Iles of Stonebndge Hosfords lst Add Johnny Cake Ridge Add Lexington Point lst and 2nd Pine Ridge Stoney Pointe Stafford Place Add Thomas Lake Point Apts. Sunrise Hells Woodlands The following areas are tentatively scheduled to receive cable yet this year: Lexington Park View SelmarkAddition Whispering Woods 2nd & 3rd If you have questions regarding this schedule or want information on how to receive cable TV, please contact Cable TV North Central, 483 -9999. 7 For an update on water, road, parking , and /or snow removal information, please call 454 -1010 for a recorded message. WATER ACCOUNTS WATER RESERVOIR Construction is progressing on the City of Eagan's new 4 million gallon water reservoir at Lexington and Dif- fley Road. It is expected that the new reservoir should be finished in late fall or early spring. WATER SPRINKLING BAN The water sprinkling ban for the City of Eagan expired on August 31st. We appreciate and thank everyone for their cooperation during the summer. HYDRANT FLUSHING Be sure to watch the local papers for notices on any fall hydrant flushing in your area. EAGAN PARKING BAN NOV 15 TO APRIL 15 6 AM TO 6 PM PARKING ODD DAYS I EVEN DAYS ODD SIDE EVEN SIDE SNOW PARKING BAN Even though it difficult to think about snow while we are enjoying the warm weather of early fall, the snow- plowing season will be here before we know it. Eagan residents 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 or- dinance is to provide for more effi- cient and safer snow removal and to protect residents' vehicles. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on odd num- bered days, parking is allowed on the odd numbered side of the street only; and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on even num- bered 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 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. SAFE -HOME HEATING WITH WOOD With the start of the heating season, many people are preparing to use their fireplaces and wood stoves for limited pleasure use or as a means to heat their homes. Following are some basic maintenance and use tips for fireplaces and wood stoves. FIREPLACES PREPARING THE FIREPLACE: Using a mirror and flashlight, look up the fireplace flue, check your chimney for creosote build -up. Creosote is a tarry, black substance that will naturally accumulate as a result of operating the fireplace. It is highly flammable and should be cleaned out of the chimney if it is one - eighth inch thick at any point on the chimney wall. You will find that the greener the wood burned in your fireplace, the faster the build -up of creosote. Burn only wood that has been dried for at least six months. At the top of the chimney, place a spark screen. This will contain any escap- ing sparks and lower the chance of roof or building fires. Also, take the time to clear away low - hanging branches from the area. Keep limbs at least 10 feet away from the chimney area. STARTING THE FIRE: Use dry and finely split kindling if at all possible when starting a fire. It will make starting the fire easier. Crumpled or shredded newspapers do a good job, too, but the major drawback here is that burning ashes tend to float upward. These burning ashes cannot only start a fire on the roof, they can also create a fire in a dirty chimney. Go lightly on the use of newspapers. Do not burn coal in a fireplace; it burns much hotter than wood and most fireplaces were not built to withstand that degree of heat. Never use kerosene gasoline or other flammable liquids; they can easily explode and your whole hous� may become part of the blaze. PLUS: Extinguish your fire before leaving the house or going to bed. Unat- tended fires are dangerous. Never throw water on a fire in a fireplace. The sud- den change in temperature may cause the lining to crack. The best way to extin- guish the flame is to cover it with ashes. Store ashes in a non - flammable container such as a metal can with a tight - fitting lid. Cardboard boxes or paper bags could smolder and ignite. Always place a lid on the can and store for at least three days before discarding. Keep flammable objects such as furniture, woodpiles and newspapers at least three feet from the fireplace. Also be careful when starting or stoking the fire. Watch loose robes and sleeves. WOOD STOVES PREPARING THE STOVE: Creosote is a major enemy of safe and efficient wood burning stoves. Build -ups of one - eighth inch or more can cause problems in chimneys and stovepipes. Clean as often as needed for your particular unit, which may be as often as every week or few days. BURNING IN THE STOVE: When burning wood, burn seasoned wood as fre- quently as possible. It cuts down on the build -up of creosote. A stovepipe ther- mometer will help to monitor the smoke temperature at any given time. This will assist greatly when attempting to prevent creosote condensation and maximizing the heating value of the wood. "All night burns" can be counterproductive. In- stead of creating the efficient production of heat, they drive off a good share of the "wood gas ". Since the fire is not hot enough to burn the gas, most of the heating ad- vantage is lost. In addition, the "burn" creates a faster build -up of creosote. PLUS: As with fireplaces, be sure to clear ashes and store them in a non -flam- mable container such as a metal can with a lid. Never dispose of ashes along wit. other trash. Ashes can stay hot for days and ignite combustible materials. Reprinted from: American Family Policyholder News 8 • i4V4t: HALLOWEEN PARTY Witches, goblins, ghosts, clowns, along with children, ages 4 -8, and their parents, are invited to a Halloween Party. Come dressed in your favorite cos- tume and enjoy entertainment, treats, and, of course, fun. An extra special surprise awaits all children dressed in costume. A parade of costumes con- cludes this event. Pre - registration is required. DATE: Saturday, October 28, 1989 TIME: 2:00 - 3:30 P.M. * LOCATION: Woodland Elementary, 954 Wescott Road FEE: $1.00 per child REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4 P.M., Monday, October 23, 1989. The City of Eagan is com- mitted to the policy that all per- sons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and iip employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion,` na- tional origin, sex, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assistance. PARKS AND RECREATION FALL PROGRAMS "DISCOVER US!" 9 . • SCHOOL'S OUT PARTY Kids, ages 5 -12, spend your day off from school having fun at Rahn Park. A day of activities such as games, crafts and a special surprise is planned. The highlight of the day will be a pizza and ice cream party! Pre - registration is re- quired. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Activities will be held both indoors and outdoors. DATE: Friday, October 20, 1989 TIME: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. LOCATION: Rahn Park Bldg, 4425 Sandstone Drive FEE: $5.00 Per Person (includes supervision, pizza, beverage, ice cream and all activities) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, 4 :00 P.M., October 13, 1989 HALLOWEEN SPOOK TRAIL Yowls, howls, screams and haunting adventure are in store for those who dare to venture the Halloween Spook Trail at Woodhaven 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 Hal- loween 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 trail begins near the tennis courts and parking lot at Woodhaven Park on Gold Trail, two blocks east of Beau D'Rue Drive. DATE: Tuesday, October 31, 1989 TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. LOCATION: Woodhaven Park *Volunteers are needed to staff the spook trail. If you or your organization are interested in helping, please contact the Eagan Parks and Recreation Depart- ment at 454 -8100. HAYRIDE! ............... ............................... ... ............................... ...... ............................... ..... ............................... Enjoy an outing for the whole family! Come along for a fun- filled, horse- drawn hayride at Diamond T Ranch. Eagan Parks and Recreation will ar- range :?? the details, you just show up ready to have a good time Feel the power of the horses, sing;: some trail songs and warm up around a cozy bon- fire. Fall Family Fun is required: Space is limited and pre - registration DATE. ?`Sunday, September 24, 1989 TIME "6 :30 PM LOCATION: Diamond T Ranch 4889 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $4.00 per person REGISTRATION DEADLINE 4 :00 P.M., Friday, September 22, 1989 AN EVENING WITH THE STARS See the stars come out along with planets and other fascinating celestial bodies. Eagan Parks and Recreation will be sponsoring a star gazing night to help us better understand and enjoy the autumn evening sky. Walter Hayes, a member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society, will guide us into the night that offers views of the moon, the Dumbbell Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy and the Double Cluster in Perseus. Pre registration is required. This activity is dependent upon a clear night. DATE: Tuesday, October 3, 1989 (Back -up date is Thursday, October 5) TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park Pavilion 4425 Pilot Knob Road FEE: No charge REGISTRATION: Phone, mail, or in- person registration, through 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 29, 1989 AN EVENING AT APPLESIDE ORCHARD Picture a near full moon, your family walking through a pumpkin patch, then bouncing along on a hay ride through an apple orchard, each one pick - ing that perfect apple. Top the evening off with fresh apple cider, perhaps a caramel apple too. Join the Parks and Recreation Department on this family outing to Ap- pleside Orchard in Farmington. Buses will leave and return to the Eagan Municipal Center. Purchase your annual basket of apples at the same time if you wish; we'll squeeze them onto the bus! Pre-registration is required. DATE: Friday, October 6, 1989 * BUS TIME: 6 :00 `P.M., return 10 :00 P.M. Eagan Municipal Center LOCATION: Appleside Orchard FEE: $3.00 per person REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4 P.M., Tuesday, October 3, 1989 *ALTERNATE RAIN DATE: Friday, October 13, 1989. In the event of inclement weather on October 6; call 454-8010 after 4:00 P.M. to verify the ................. ............................... status of the trip. 10 TAKE A HIKE Enjoy the outdoors and all that Eagan's many fine neighborhoods, parks and trails have to offer by join- ing the DISCOVER EAGAN WALK- ING CLUB. Burn calories, reduce tension and stress while increasing the efficiency of your heart and lungs. Walking is being enjoyed by over 90 million Americans. Start a walking program or con- tinue the one you already follow and earn awards besides the wonderful benefits already mentioned. For certain milestones reached, you will become eligible for awards.. Just for signing up, you earn our award - winning "Passport To Good Health" which highlights trails in Eagan and provides a "walker's log" to record your outings. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota has cooperated to bring you this benefit. There's no better time to "take a hike" than now. Enjoy the outdoors, improve your health and earn awards while you're at it! To register or to obtain more in- formation, contact Eagan Parks and Recreation, 454 -8100. (Consult your physician before beginning any kind of exercise program.) FAMILY TURKEY TOURNAMENTS � Come and enjoy an afternoon of allenge and fun. All families are en- couraged to attend the First Annual Turkey Tournaments. An obstacle course, free throw contest, turkey bingo and other games of skill and chance for the whole family are being planned. In all contests, a parent and child will be paired together. Refreshments will also be served. Pre- registration is required. DATE: Saturday, November 25, 1989 TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. LOCATION: Woodland Elementary School 954 Wescott Road FEE: $1.00 /person REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, November 17 COUCH POTATO CONTEST Are your fingers permanently at- tached to the remote control? Could you survive for a month eating the crumbs under your sofa cushions? Are the cushions formed in the shape of your backside? Do you throw away your TV Guide because you already know what's on all the channels every day, every hour? The last time you changed clothes, was it to put on a dif- ferent pair of sweatpants? Well, come on out of that recliner and celebrate to vegetate! Enter a snapshot of your favorite tater and a twenty five (25) word essay on why he or she is the ideal couch potato. Prizes will be awarded! Submit your entries to Eagan Parks & Recreation, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55122. Contest ill tries must be received by Friday, eptember 29. Winners will be an- nounced Wednesday, October 4. Enter at no charge. Pictures and es- says will not be returned. HARVEST TREK & TREAT Enjoy the fall colors by walking on the beautiful Highline Trail. Pack up the kids for this wonderful family outing. A course of varying distances will be available for walkers to choose. The course will begin and end in Thomas Lake Park and follow with a potluck lunch. Parks & Recreation will provide hot dogs and a beverage. Pre- registration is required. Pack your picnic basket with your favorite picnic goodies to finish off your lunch. For those who are interested in walking on their own, information on the Eagan Walking Club will be available. DATE: Saturday, October 7, 1989 TIME: 10:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park, 4425 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $1.00 /person REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Monday, October 2, 1989 FALL IN THE NATIVE PRAIRIE An afternoon for the family is being planned at the Thomas : Lake Park native prairie on Sunday, October 15. Experience : first hand what a rare treasure Eagan's prairie provi es to t he community. The afternoon will begun by gathering in the classroom area adjacent to the Thomas Lake pavilion. Preparations will be made for the prairie hike that follows. Test your short term memory to distinguish between Blazing 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, in its October dress. The afternoon will conclude with hot cider next prairie hike .. , in February! To reserve a spot for your family for this adventure, please call Parks and Recreation at 454- 8100, DATE: Sunday, October 15, 1989 TIME: 2:00 - 3:30 P.M. LOCATION: Thomas Lake Park, 4425 Pilot Knob Road FEE: Free REGISTRATION DEADLINE 4:00 P.M., Friday, October 13, 1989 FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Discover the action, adventure and wonder of "Willow ". Enter the magical, mystical, make - believe world created by a unique cast of performers and the genius of George Lucas and Ron Howard. "Willow" is a dazzling cinematic event. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The movie is rated PG. DATE: Friday, November 10, 1989 TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: Community Meeting Room Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road COST: $1.00 per person (includes popcorn and drink) REGISTRATION: No pre- registration is required; however, space is limited. 11 INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION CLINIC The Dakota County Public Health Nursing Service and the Eagan Parks and ;:Recreation Department have scheduled an in- fluenza immunization clinic this fall. Persons with health problems are encouraged; to consult with their physician prior to immuniza- tion. DATE: 1 �h 8 u�rsday, October 26, TIME: 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $3.00 donation at the clinic FITNESS AND FUN FOR 3 YEAR OLDS Three year olds will experience stunts and tumbling, creative play, game ac- tivities, physical fitness and more activities designed especially for them. The class will include exposure to and practice with nerf balls, football softball/baseball, 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 aspects of emphasis for the program. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes for active play. Class size is limited. Child must be three years old by Sept. 27, 1989. Pre- registration is re- quired. DATES AND TIMES: Section I: Thursdays, September 28 - November 16, 1989, 10:15 - 11:00 A.M. Section II: Fridays, September 29 - November 17, 1989, 11:15 - Noon LOCATION: Fire Administration Bldg., Community Room, 3795 Pilot Knob Rd. FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 21, 1989 IMAGINE THAT! Discover the wonderful world of fun for three, four and five year olds in this class designed especially for preschoolers. Each week, children will have the op- portunity to develop their self - confidence, imagination and independence. Ac- tivities such as finger plays, stories, songs, arts and crafts and puppets will enter- tain the children at each class. Imaginary friends will visit each week to create world of fantasy for each child. Pre- registration is required. DATES: Fridays, September 29 - November 17, 1989 (8 weeks) TIMES: Section I: 9:15 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. (Three year olds only) Section II: 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. (Four & five year olds only) Section III: 12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. (Four & five year olds only) LOCATION: Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Avenue FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 22, 1989 YOUTH BOWLING GET OFF THE STREETS AND INTO THE ALLEY! Cedarvale Lanes will be hosting a bowling time after school for youth, ages 9 -13. Come learn the basics of bowling and scorekeeping. Meet new friends or bring your old ones. Stay out of the gutter and have a great time! Minimum of 10, maximum of 20 participants. DATES: Four (4) Mondays, September 25 through October 16, 1989 TIME: 4:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M LOCATION: Ce ary e Lanes 3883 Beau D'Rue Drive .................... ........ ............................... FEE: $10.00 (includes bowling, shoes and fun!) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: ; 4:00 P.M., Thursday, September 21, 1989 12 TINY TOTS RECREATIONAL; ACTIVITIES The Tiny Tots 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 singings The em- phasis is on large and small group play. Children should dress in play clothes for indoor and outdoor activities. A great way for your child to form new friendships and socialize with other children: Pre- registration is required.* ; Group size is limited to the first 20 registered in each section. Child must be 3, 4, or 5 years old by Sept. 25, 1989. *Please note. Registrations for participants new to the Tiny Tots program begins on September 16, 1989. Children who participated in Tiny Tots during the Spring 1989 session may re -enter the program during the time period of September 11 -15. DATES: September 25 - November 30, 1989 (10 weeks) No program on November 23 AND LOCATIONS: PARK BUILDING,: 4425 Sandstone Drive Section I: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Section II: Mondays & Wednesdays, 1 :00 - 3:00 P.M. GOAT-HILL PARK, 4391 Lexington Avenue Section 1: Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 A.M. Section II: Tuesdays & Thursdays 930 - 1130 A.M. Section III: Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. FEE: $6000 .................... ............................... REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TIMES 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 22 1989 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 and practice with nerf soccer, football and baseballs as well as playground balls and 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 aspects of emphasis for the program. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes for active play. Class size is limited. Child must be four or five years old by September 27, 1989. Pre tion is required. DATES AND TIMES: Section I: Thursdays, September 28 - November 16, 1989, 11:15 A.M. - Noon Section II: Fridays, September 29 - November 17, 1989, 10:15 - 11:00 A.M. LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Bldg., 3795 Pilot Knob Rd. FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 21, 1989 13 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 10 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 sit- ting. Class size is limited. Pre- registration is required. DATES: Thursday & Friday October 19 & 20, 1989 TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $5.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, October 13, 1989 NOVICE SPEEDSKATING Attention all skaters learn how to skate faster and improve your balance and coordination. An instructional program for novice speedskaters, ages 5 -12, will begin in December at Well Site Park. Practices are held weekly and meets are held ; on weekends throughout the Twin Cities area. An organizational meeting is set for Tuesday, September 26, 1989, at 7:00 P.M. at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. For more informa- tion, please call the Parks & Recreation Department, at 454 8100 EAGAN STAGEDOOR PERFORMERS Eagan Stagedoor Performers (E.S.P.) is a non- profit organization made up of community members, like you, who share an interest in theatre arts. In the first two years of the theatre group's existence, two shows have been successfully produced and several children's work shops conducted. Contributions of time and talent by comimuniLy members were involved. It is E.S.P.'s goal to provide Eagan with a community theatre organiza- tion designed to meet the specific needs of the people in this community. Eagan is a thriving City in which E.S strives to contribute by providing quality productions to attend and an endless variety of ways in which to be involved. At this stage ?m E.S.P's growth, "people power' is needed. E.S.P. offers a superb opportunity to share your talents and skills on, off, or backstage. Please take a few minutes to complete and return this interest finder which will provide E.S.P. with an invaluable aid in determining future goals: 1 Name: Comments: Return to: E.S.P. NEEDS YOU! I am interested in sharing and/or acquiring skills in the Acting Dancing Hairdressing Marketing Photography Set Design Eagan Stagedoor Performers P.O. Box 21 -186 Eagan, MN 55121 Choreography Directing Lighting Musical Direction Publicity Singing I am interested in membership information I look forward to attending future ESP productions! I have children ages who would be interested in participating in children's theater productions. I have children ages who would be interested in a "Let's Pretend" workshop. I am willing to help with a "Let's Pretend" workshop. Address: City State Zip: Phone #: 14 following areas: Costumes Fund Raising Make -up Musician Construction Sound Tech 1989 -90 DOWNHILL SKI LESSONS Downhill ski lessons for all ages and abilities will be offered by Hyland Hills Ski School. Lessons are available during five (5) sessions, including a special Holiday Session. Many times and days are available. For a com- plete listing, stop in at the Municipal Center or call the Recreation Depart- ment at 454 -8100. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Available for novice, beginner, in- termediate and advanced abilities. Classes are separated by age and ability. Lessons run three consecutive weeks at the time and day selected. The Holiday Session will run three (3) consecutive days. ADULT AND JUNIOR PROGRAMS Available for novices through racers. Classes run one and a half (1- 1/2) hours for three (3) consecutive weeks, unless noted. Classes are separated by ability to maximize progress. Special programs are also avail- able for Apprentice Instructors, Junior Race Program and a Holiday Vacatioll Race Development Camp. TO REGISTER There will be a one day registra- tion Saturday, November 11. from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. The registration will take place at Hyland Hills Ski Area, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington, Minnesota. This is a special registration day providing you with the first choice for the ski programs you desire. The general public registers at a later date. Eagan Parks and Recreation will have a booth set up to register for all of the ski programs. This will be the only time we will register skiers. After that date you can register with Hyland Hills directly. DISCOVER US! ................... ............................... ......... ............................... ............................... 454-8010 does registration begin for fall programs? What kinds of recreation activities are being planned? Does today's rain change any recreation activities? For an answer to these ques- tions and for other : pertinent program announcements, just call 454 -8010 for an up -to -date Recrea- tion Happenings: recorded mes- sage. D iscover Usl NORTHVIEW TENNIS COURTS � Eleven tennis courts are nearing mpletion at the Northview Athletic Complex. This new community facility will be the home of the Eagan High School Wildcats and Dakota Hills Middle School Tennis teams. During the State High School League tennis seasons (girls in the fall and boys in the spring), school team practices will be held from 2:45 - 4:45 P.M., Monday through Friday. The courts will be available for use by the public after that hour. During the day, school physical educa- tion classes have priority over public use when tennis units are being taught. High School and Middle school home tennis meets will be played at the Northview Athletic Courts. On meet days, the teams will be on the courts from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. The public is invited to attend the following Eagan High Wildcats home tennis meets: Friday, September 15 Thursday, September 28 Friday, October 6 Thursday, October 12 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 en- sure your success with your dog. Novice training is for dogs which have previously had beginner classes. 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, October 5 - December 14, 1989 TIMES: Beginner: 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. Novice: 7:15 - 8:15 P.M. Beginner: 8:30 - 9:30 P.M. LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Rd. FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4 :00 P.M., Friday, September 29, 1989 UNDERSTANDING FOOTBALL (or everything you wanted to know about jocks, but you were afraid to fumble.) Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your horizons by learning the his and outs and down and outs of FOOTBALL. This extraordinary experience . will transform the un- initiated, un- interested fan into a regular pigskin profes- sor. Impress your friends, relatives and Howard Cosell. Take a journey through a gridiron of blitzes, backs, Bears, Broncos, nick- els, noseguards, Niners, weak -side, strong -side, blind -side and Crimson Tide: A fun, non- threatening way to learn how to enjoy this all- American, all - star, all- consuming and all- relationship- threatening game. DATE: Sunday, October 15 TIME:` 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: Councii Chambers, Municipal Center 3830 Pilo K nob Road FEE: $5.00 (includes coaching, football food and accessories) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, October 13, 1989 Minimum 10, Maximum 30 15 DOG OBEDIENCE ADULT FOOTBALL LEAGUES FOUR MAN PASSING TOUCH FOOTBALL Eagan Parks and Recreation will be forming a new touch football league em- phasizing recreational fun. The game is played on a smaller field with only passing allowed. This un- officiated game is meant- to provide a good work -out and enjoy- ment. DATES: Six Thursdays, September 28 through November 2, 1989 TIMES: Evenings, 6:00 - 10:00 P.M. LOCATION: Northview Athletic Park TEAM FEE: $130 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 22, 1989 SEVEN MAN TOUCH FOOTBALL Another new league will be formed for teams playing seven -man touch foot- ball. This will be a sanctioned, competitive league. DATES: Six Wednesdays, September 27 through November 1, 1989 TIMES: Evenings, 6:00 - 10:00 P.M. LOCATION: Goat Hill Park TEAM FEE: $285 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 22, 1989 ADULT BROOMBALL LEAGUES MEN'S BROOMBALL Eagan Parks and Recreation offers leagues on Sunday and Monday even- ings, beginning in late December at the outdoor rinks at Quarry Park Managers. for prospective teams are asked to call Parks and Recreation at 454.8100 by November 17 for registration information. Individuals wishing to be on an available players' list should contact Parks and Recreation, 454- 8100. DATE: Late December through mid - February Six (6) or seven (7) games TIMES: 6 :00 P.M., 7:00 P.M,, 8 :00 P.M, LOCATION: Quarry Park Hockey Rinks 3340 Coachman Road TEAM FEE: $170.00 (six games) $185.00 (seven games). Add $11 for sanction fee REGISTRATION: Returning teams: November 1- 24, 1989 New teams: November 27 - December 1, 1989 CO -REC BROOMBALL A Friday evening Co -Rec Broomball League is also offered for adults. The goals of this league are to enjoy the outdoors laugh and have a good time. Your team must meet these three pre- requisites in order to play. Managers of prospective Co -Rec teams should call Parks and Recreation at 454-8100 by December 1. Individuals or couples wishing to be on an avail- able players' list should also contact Parks and Recreation. DATES: December through February, six games TIME Friday Evenings, 6 :00 - 10:00 P.M, LOCATION: ` Quarry Park TEAM FEE: $120.00 REGISTRATION: Returning teams: November 1- 24, 1989 New teams: November 27 December 1, 1989 16 CO -REC FLAG FOOTBALL ............................. Eagan Parks : and Recreation :. wants to start a new Co -Rec Flag Football League ` for interested adults. Teams interested should contact the Recreation Office at 454 -8100. Leave your name, ad- dress and phone number and you will be notified of a : managers' meeting should we get enough in- terest. Also, indicate your top three preferences for day and time. Individuals or couples inter- ested in getting on a team or forming a team can get on the available players' list. ADULT SOCCER SOUTH OF THE RIVER SOCCER LEAGUE The Parks and Recreation Depart- ments of the Cities of Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville and Rosemount are again sponsoring an adult recreational soccer league. The league is open to persons 20 years and older, men and women alike. Play will be scheduled on Sundays beginning September 10. There is an eight week schedule. Games are played at the Apple Valley Community Center. TO ENTER A TEAM CONTACT: Julie Dorshak Burnsville Parks and Recreation 895- 4511, 8 ::00 A.M. to 12 Noon Individuals who wish to have their names placed on an available players' list should also call Burnsville Parks and Recreation. A managers' meeting has been scheduled for: Sunday, August 20, 6:30 P.M. Burnsville City Hall 100 Civic Center Parkway A $50.00 down payment on the team entry fee is due at this meeting. • RECREATIONAL CO -ED VOLLEYBALL Bump- Set - Spike! 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 par- ticipating, you need not have ex- perience playing volleyball. It's a great way to have fun and meet new people. Games are played on Friday even- ings between 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. at Highland, Woodland and Deerwood Elementary schools. Play begins on September 29, 1989 and runs through per team. Registrations are accepted by teams only; however, if you're an in- dividual interested in getting on a team, an available players' list has been established. Managers of prospective new teams are asked to contact the Parks and Recreation Department by Sept. 12, 1989, if interested in entering a team and for registration information WINTER OFFICIATED VOLLEYBALL Men's, Women's and Co -Ed Power Leagues will begin in early December at the new Dakota Hills Middle School. Managers of prospective teams should contact the Parks & Recreation Department to put their name on the mailing list. Additional information will be available in mid- October. MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUES THREE MAN LEAGUE The recreational, Three -Man Basketball League plays Wednesday even - mgs in elementary schools within Eagan. Enjoy the excellent workout of this un- officiated league. Managers of prospective teams should contact Parks and Recreation? at 454-8100 by October 27. A mandatory managers' meeting will be held in late October /early November. Individuals wishing to be placed on an available players' list should also contact Parks and Recreation. DATE: November through February, Twelve (12) games TIME Wednesday evenings, 6:00 -10:30 P.M. LOCATION: Deerwood Elementary Elementary Thomas Lake Elementary Northview Elementary TEAM FEE $75.00 (Includes team - jerseys) REGISTRATION: Returning teams: October 1 -20, 1989 New teams: October 23 -27, 1989 FIVE MAN LEAGUE The Five -Man Basketball Leagues play on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Games are officiated and played at the new Dakota Hills Middle School and also at Rosemount Middle School. ;;Managers of prospective teams should contact Parks and Recreation at 454 -8100 by October 27. A mandatory managers' meeting will be held in late October /early November. Individuals wishing to be placed on an available players' list should also con - tact the Parks and Recreation office. DATE: November through February, Twelve (12) games TIME: Wednesday and Thursday Evenings, 6:00 10:30 P.M. LOCATION: Dakota Hills Middle School Rosemount Middle School TEAM FEE: $285.00 REGISTRATION: Returning teams: October 1 -20, 1989 New teams: October 23 -27, 1989 CO -ED OFFICIATED POWER VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE A Co -ed Power Volleyball League will be offered for residents of Eagan and School District #196. Games are played on Thursday evenings between 6:00 and 10:00 P.M. at Rosemount Middle School. Play begins on September 14 and runs through November 16 for a total of 8 games. Registrations are accepted by teams only; however, if you're an individual in- terested in getting on a team, an available players' list has been established. New teams are currently being accepted on a first come basis. A deposit of $50.00 along with a roster is due upon registration. The rest of the fee will be determined upon the number of teams registered. A managers' meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 1989, at 6:30 P.M. at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. 17 MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES Be a part of sports history! Enjoy the exciting NBA action of the Minnesota Timberwolves' first game with the Los Angeles Lakers and Magic Johnson. It will be a night to remember! Join us and forget the hassles of traffic jams and parking problems. Our seats will be located in a corner of the lower level at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Tickets are limited. Howl with the wolfpack! IT'S FANTASTICII! DATE: Wednesday, October 18, 1989 TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Departs Returns Lakeville (Enggren's) 5:00 PM 11:00 PM Rosemount Mall 5:15 PM 10:45 PM Apple Valley Com. Ctr. 5:30 PM 10:30 PM Eagan (Cedarvale Mall) 5:45 PM 10:15 PM FEE: $22.00 per person (includes reserved seating, transportation, parking & escort. Anyone under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 29, 1989 ROLLERSKATING /PIZZA PARTY Kids, join us on your day off from school as we go to Circus in Burnsville for pizza and games and then on to Skateville for an afternoon of rollerskating. Fun and games await! Fee includes pizza, beverage, game tokens, skate rental, admission, transporta- tion and supervision. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. DATE: Friday, November 24, 1989 TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Departs Returns Lakeville (Enggren's) 9:45 A.M. 5:15 P.M. Apple Valley Comm.Ctr. 10:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Rosemount Mall 10:15 A.M. 4:45 P.M. Eagan (Cedarvale Mall) 10:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. FEE: $10.50 per person REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, November 17, 1989 IMBERWOLYES 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. Children and adults are invited to at- tend. Children 8 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Th. trip to the circus is a great way to spend the MEA break! DATE: Thursday, October 19, 1989 TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Departs Returns Lakeville (Enggren's) 11:45 A.M 5:00 P.M. Rosemount Mall 12:00 Noon 4:45 P.M. Apple Valley Comm. Ctr. 12:15 P.M. 4:30 P.M. Eagan (Cedarvale Mall) 12:30 P.M. 4:15 P.M. FEE: $6.50 - Children 12 and under $9.00 - Teens and Adults 13 and over REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Thursday, October 5, 1989. 18 SESAME STREET LIVE SHOW Take your child or grandchild to see Sesame Street's performance of "Silly Dancing" at the Met Center. "Silly Dancing" is one of the silliest, singingest, dan- • ingest shows ever. It's the delightful story of Big Bird's search for the silliest dan- cer on Sesame Street. You'll see all your favorite Sesame Street Muppets doing their best silly danc- ing. Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert, Ernie, and other Sesame Street characters will all be there. Children ages 2 and older - with an adult - are invited to attend. Parents may take a maximum of three children each. DATE: Friday, December 1, 1989 TIMES AND LOCATION: Departs Lakeville (Enggren's) 9:00 A.M. Apple Valley Comm.Ctr. 9:15 A.M. Rosemount Mall 9:30 A.M. Eagan (Cedarvale Mall) 9:45 A.M. FEE: $10.50 each - includes lower deck seating and transportation REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, November 10, 1989 Returns 1:15 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 12:45 P.M. 12:30 P.M. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" Beginning with its first performance in 1975, the Guthrie's "A Christmas Carol" has become a tradition, an essential ingredient in the holiday spirit of countless Midwestern families. Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim, all come to life on the Guthrie stage in the heartwarming story that has become as much a part of the holiday season as snowflakes, mistletoe, and greetings through the mail. Please join us for an evening of entertainment. Children must be accom- anied by an adult. DATE: Tuesday, December 19, 1989 TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Departs Returns Lakeville Senior Center 5:45 P.M. 11:15 P.M. Rosemount Mall 6:00 P.M. 11:00 P.M. Apple Valley Comm.Ctr. 6:15 P.M. 10:45 P.M. Eagan (Cedarvale Mall) 6:30 P.M. 10:30 P.M. FEE: $16.00 includes bus transportation and reserved seat REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, November 17, 1989 CARDIO- PULMONARY RESUSCITATION Do you need to renew your CPR certification? Do you wish to learn CPR for the first time? Parks and Recreation and the Eagan Fire Depart - went offer you the opportunity to perfect this skill. The CPR course is completed in two evenings of concentrated practice. A total of six (6) hours is required. Class participants must attend both ses- sions to be certified. Pre - registration is required. DATES: Tuesday & Thursday, October 3 & 5, 1989 TIME: 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. LOCATION: Sky Hill Park Shelter 3590 Blue Cross Road FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 29, 1989 19 NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHING CLINICS Eagan Parks and Recreation staff is offering coaching clinics foi youth sport coaches. Clinics planned this fall will be directed to basketball and hockey. First year certification clinics are scheduled to be completed on a Saturday or during the course of two evenings. The first year clinic consists of video tapes covering the psychol- ogy of coaching youth sports, maxi- mizing performance, first aid, and sport specific skills tapes. Clinics are also offered for second and third year NYSCA cer- tification. Each of these clinics are completed in approximately two hours' time. Primary emphasis is on assist- ing the coach to plan practices that are productive and fun; on identify- ing aspects of coaching respon- sibility that are frequently missed, such as parent meetings; and on as- signing tasks to assistants. Instill- ing confidence to the coach and reinforcing the philosophy of "youth sports being for youth" are major thrusts of the clinics. Dates and times for basketball coaching clinics have been set as follows: First year certification: Saturday, September 23, 9 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. Second year certification: Saturday, September 30, 9 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Third year certification: Saturday, September 30, 10:30 A.M. - NOON All clinics will be held at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. r 1. EAGAN SENIORS Eagan Seniors meet twice a month to visit with old friends, to welcome new seniors to the community, and to have fun. Pot luck lunches are fre- quently held as a special "gathering point ". Polka bands, storytellers, movies and presentations on Seniors' issues have all been scheduled for entertain- ment. The group, on some occasions, plays bingo or cards. Several outings are planned during the year. Lunches at local restaurants, and a trip to the Old Log Theatre have been recent events. Several seniors have expressed in- terest in walking as a group. To date, such walks have taken place at Patrick Eagan, Blackhawk, and Thomas Lake Parks. If you are an Eagan senior, new to the City or a life long resident, join us. Call Parks and Recreation at 454 -8100 to place your name on the program mailing list. CITY OF EAGAN MAIL -IN REGISTRATION FORM Name Home Phone # Address Street City Zip Bus.Phone# Name of Activity Session# Time Child's Birth Date Enclosed $ To Cover Registration Parent or Participant Signature FALL RECREATION ................................ ............................... ACTIVITY REGISTRATION ................ ......................... .................... ......................................... ............................... Saturday, September 16, 1989, from 10:00 A.M, Ndt n, is the ........... .................................... ............................... opening date for in person registra- tion for fall programs sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Depart- ....................... ............................... ............................... ; ment, :> Registrations are accepted at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road.. Regular office hours are 800 A.M: - 4:30 P.M Monday Friday. Mail -in registrations received to :;September 16, will be processed upon completion of the first day in- person registration. 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 cancelled by Parks & Recreation will be fully refunded. A $2.00ser- vice fee will be charged for in- dividual registration cancellations made prior to the start of an ac- tivity or its registration deadline. No refunds will be made after registration deadlines or the start of an activity. • This newsletter is printed on recycled paper. I, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby agree to allow the individual(s) named herein to participate in the above men- tioned activity (ies): and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any, and all, liability for any injury which may be suf- fered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way connected with, his/her participation in this activity. r CITY OF EAGAN MAIL -IN REGISTRATION FORM Name Home Phone # Address Street City Zip Bus.Phone# Name of Activity Session# Time Child's Birth Date Enclosed S To Cover Registration I, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby agree to allow the individual(s) named herein to participate in the above men- tioned activity (ies): and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any, and all, liability for any injury which may be suf. fered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any wo connected with, his/her participation in this activity. Parent or Participant Signature WINTER RECREATION LEADERS Applications for Winter Recrea- tion Leader positions will be accepted beginning Monday, October 2, through Friday, November 10, 1989. All ap- plicants must complete a City applica- tion form. The forms are available at the Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, 454 -8100. Winter Recreation Leaders super- vise 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 workidik with children of all ages, thrive on o door activity and be available for work after school, weekends and holidays from mid- December through mid - February. Applicants must be at least 16 years old. The City of Eagan is an Affirma- tive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.