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WinterCITY OF EAGAN 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: 454 -8100 GAN NEWS I-35E IS OPEN! THE LONE OAK TREE...THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH I N OUR COMMUNITY The last unfinished segment of Interstate 35 -E between St. Paul and the main 1 -35 in Burnsville was opened through the City of Eagan on Saturday morning, November 16. The ceremonies were a joint celebration of Eagan's 125th Birthday and the free- way opening. Not only is the new segment of the Interstate expected to clear up traffic problems in the area, but also to attract new development, create new jobs and add to Eagan's pre - s •nt tax base. baturday morning's festivities began with an invitational brunch for elected officials and other dignitaries at which Governor Rudy Perpich made a surprise appearance and a short speech. The actual ribbon cutting ceremonies began at 10:00 a.m. on the Interstate just under the Yankee Doodle Road bridge. Bands from Rosemount, Apple Valley and Burnsville High Schools provided music before and after the program. Short speeches were pre- sented by Senator Dave Durenberger, State Senator Howard Knutson, State Rep- resentative Art Seaberg, Roger Borg, who is Division Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, Richard Braun and Kermit McRae of the Minnesota Depart- ment of Transportation, Dakota County Commissioner John Voss, Mayor Bea Blom - quist, Ray Connelly of the Urban Council on Mobility, Ed Michaud and Paul Haugefrom the Chamber of Commerce, Bret Meier, who is an Eagan high school student, and the Reverend Loren Nelson. Following the speeches and the actual cutting of the ribbon, a parade of antique and vintage automobiles travelled the new roadway. A public reception was then held at the Yankee Square Inn. The John Metcalf Junior High School Jazz Band provided music while three to four hundred participants enjoyed pieces of Eagan's birthday cake, hot cider and other foodstuffs. The festivities were organized by members of the Eagan City Celebration Committee, the Eagan Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The events were sponsored by Allstate Paving Company; Arcon Construction Com- pany; M.G. Astleford Company; AVR, Inc.; Bituminous Roadways, Inc.; Donald Borneke & Sons; DLR Construction Company Enebak Construction; Fredrickson Excavation; ida Construction Company; and Rainbow, Inc. December 1985 Volume 8 No. 3 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS At the November 5 municipal election, voters re- elected Mayor Bea Blomquist to her fourth two-year term as Mayor of Eagan and City Councilmember Tom Egan to his third four -year term. Vic Ellison was elected to his first four - year h. term on the City Council. The votes for mayor totalled 1,846 votes for Blomquist and 1,642 for challenger Michael Beard. Blomquist captured the majority of votes in all fourteen precincts. Egan received 2,119 votes and also re- ceived the majority of votes in every pre- cinct. Ellison received 1,685 votes. Other Council candiates were Jerry Thomas with 1,283 votes; Mac Carl! with 1,031 votes; and David Goodell with 442 votes. Approximately 22% of the City's regis- tered voters cast ballots, a percentage which is fairly typical for a municipal election in Eagan. However, since the actual number of registered voters has been increasing with Eagan's popula- tion growth, more actual voters turned out for this 1985 election. Blomquist, Egan and Ellison will begin their new terms of office January 1, 1986 INSIDE Snow Removal Information 2 1986 City Budget 2 Advisory Commission Openings 3 Holiday Hours 5 Winter Recreation Activities 7 SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION Winter has arrived and brings with it the Public Works Department's respon- sibility to perform its snow removal and ice control program in fastest, most efficient and economical manner possible. This can only be achieved through a concerted effort of the residents and the businesses of our community, in cooperation with our maintenance personnel. Eagan Parking Ban To help make for easier and more efficient snow removal, the City Council has established parking regulations which are in effect from November 15 to April 15 of each year. Based on an odd /even day system, the restriction is in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Parking is allowed only on the odd numbered side of the street on odd numbered calendar days and only on the even numbered side of the street on even n umbered calendar days. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Automobiles not in compliance with the ticketed and /or towed. Please Remove Curbside Objects Snowplows plow the snow onto the boulevard area adjacent to the street (7 to 13 feet from the curb). Any object that could hamper or be damaged by the snow removal operations should be removed from this area (fences, landscaping, etc.).Garbage awaiting pickup should be set out at least eight feet from the curbline. Also, mailboxes should be checked to insure they are strong enough to withstand the weight of a growing snow bank as the winter progresses. Questions If you have any questions regarding snow removal procedures, please contact the Superintendent of Streets at 454 -5220. Any questions pertaining to a vehicle that has been towed should be directed to the Police Department at 454 -3700. County Road Plowing Snow removal on the following roads is the responsibility of the Dakota County Highway Department: Nicols Road ( #23) Lone Oak Road ( #26) Yankee Doodle Road ( #28) Diffley Road ( #30) Pilot Knob Road ( #31) Any calls pertaining to snow and ice control on these county roads should be directed to the Dakota County Highway Department at 437 -0398. Thank You! Your patience, understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated by your neighbors and the personnel who will be putting in long hours to clearour streets as quickly as possible. Please be assured that we will make every effort to perform this operation in the most efficient manner possible. CITY OF EAGAN ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Bea Blomquist Councilmembers Thomas Egan James Smith Jerry Thomas Ted Wachter new parking regulation may be Cliff Road ( #32) Lexington Avenue ( #43) Dodd Road north of Diffley (#63) County Road #63A The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin or handicap. 1986 CITY BUDGET Preparation of the 1986 budget for the City of Eagan is presently in the final review stage. The City Council has been working on the budget since last r mer. Special workshop sessions were held by the Council during the summer and fall months to draft the budget. A public hearing was held September 17th to gain public input on the budget design and the levy certification for 1985 was set at the October 1 CityCouncil meeting. Taking into consideration the growth rate of the City of Eagan, the Council has attempted to be conservative in the budget process and to fund those measures which will maintain a constant level of services for the community. The 1986 proposed general fund budget totals $6,200,000. The budget will be printed in January and a copy will be available for public inspection at the municpal center. Until that time, anyone with questions regard- ing the budget should contact the office of the City Administrator at 454 -8100. RABIES CLINIC /DOG LICENSES A rabies vaccination clinic will be held at the Fire Administration Building (Old City Hall), 3795 Pilot Knob Road,some- time during Janurary. The actual date has not yet been set. Watch your local newspapers or contact the Eagan Municipal Center, 454- 8100,forfurther information. Vaccinations will be avail- able for both dogs and cats. 1986 dog licenses may be purchased at the same time. All licenses are due on February 20, 1986. Proof of a current rabies vaccination bya licensed veterin- arian is needed; the license cost is $3.00 if the animal is neutered or spayed and $6.00 if not. Licenses may be purchased at City Hall beginning at the end of December. There is a late charge of 50 cents per month for licenses not renewed by February 20. Dogs must be licensed in Eagan when they are six months old or within 30 days of moving into the City.1986 licenses from other cities may be transferred for 50 cents. There is also a 50 cent ch to replace lost license tags. ADVISORY COMMISSION OPENINGS Interested residents are encouraged to apply for positions on the City's ' ivisory Planning Commission, Jvisory Park & Recreation Commis- sion and the Joint Burnsville /Eagan Cable Com munications Commission. The Advisory Planning Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month to review development plans and make recommendations to the CityCouncil. Four appointments will be made to this commission. The three year terms of David Bohne, Doris Wilkins and Michael Wold are expir- ing. The one year alternate position, currently held by Lori Trygg, is also expiring as of December 31, 1985. The Advisory Park& Recreation Com- mission meets the first and third Thursdays of each month to advise the City Council regarding park dedication by developers, purchase of additional park land, development of existing park land and City recrea- tion programs. Four appointments are required to fill the expiring three year terms of JoAnne Alt, George Kubik, Doug McNeely and Carolyn. Thurston. Cable Communications Commis - Jn meets the second Thursday of each month to oversee the adminis- tration of the joint Burnsville /Eagan cable television system. Three appoint- ments will be made to this commis- sion. The two year terms of Richard Bertz and Ron Voracek are expiring and the one year alternate position, currently held by Ronald Jensen, is also expiring. Residents of Eagan who wish to apply for one of the above positions should submit a letter expressing their interest to the City Administrator, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, before December 31, 1985. Interviews will be held the evening of January 14 and appointments will be considered at the 1985 organizational meeting of the City Council scheduled for January 21, 1985. r. The City of Eagan Presents THE EAGA\ REPORT A Television Program About the Community For the Community Hosted by TOM HEDGES Eagan City Administrator EAGAN'S ON TV! The City of Eagan now has its own television program, The Eagan Report. Pro- duced by volunteer residents, it is"the television show about the community for the community." Each month, the half -hour program will focus on timely events and on general areas of conern and interest in and to our community. The show is co- hosted by Eagan City Administrator Tom Hedges, and by Pam Wold, an Eagan resident. Bob Cooper is the volunteer executive producer. Elected officials, City staff members and citizens of Eagan will appear as guests. Major issues and events, such as the municipal election and the winter snow removal program, will be addressed so that Eagan residents will be more fully informed about their City. A regular feature of the show is the "Mailbox" segment wherein City Adminis- trator Hedges will answer questions sent in by residents. If you have a question about Eagan or any of its programs, procedures or policies, send it to "Mailbox ", c/o Eagan Report, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122. The Eagan Report can be seen Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on Cable Channel 3 and Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on Cable Channel 10E. Be sure and watch it for an entertaining and informative view of your city. A BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR EAGAN As a part of the opening ceremonies for 1-35E, the Minnesota Department of Transpor- tation presented the City of Eagan with a handsome plaque made from a cross section of the Lone Oak Tree. Important dates and significant historical events are noted on the plaque, ranging in time from the tree's "birth ", around 1824, to 1984, when it was cut down. The 31/2'x 2 plaque is on display in the lobby area of the Eagan Municipal Center and all residents of Eagan are invited to stop by and see it. -3- SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS With the arrival (early) of the snows of winter, it is important that snowmobile operators understand and comply with the City's snowmobile regulations. All state laws, includ- ing registration, are strictly enforced. Snowmobiles may not be ridden on any state highway or county road or on any sidewalk or boulevard area. They may be ridden on a city street only if it is the most direct route from the rider's home to a riding area. Five miles an hour is the speed limit on a street; a complete stop must be made at every intersection whether it is marked or not; riders may only ride single file as close to the right -hand side as possible and may never pass another vehicle. Riders must be at least 18 years old or have a snowmobile safety certificate in their possession. Only public land which is specifically designated and marked for use by snowmobiles may be utilized. Private property may only be used with the landowner's permission. There is no snowmobiling allowed after eleven at night on weekdays. Please contact the Police Department (454 -3700) for answers to any questions about snowmobile regulations. RECYCLING AND COMPOST The City of Eagan Compost Program inaugurated its first permanent compost site south of City Hall on Saturday, October 19, 1985. To kick off the program, the City Council sponsored Eagan Clean -Up and Recycling Day in the City Hall parking lot that same morning. Representatvies of Beermann Services, a local recycling company, and Goodwill Industries were on hand to dispose of a wide variety of recyclable materials including glass, metal, paper, tires, motor oil, fur- niture, clothing and appliances. In addition, the monitored compost site took in a substantial quantity of leaves, grass clippings and garden wastes. Well over two hundred persons participated in Eagan Clean -Up and Recycling Day and many expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to spruce up their homes, garages and yards. The Compost Program operated the monitored compost site just south of the Eagan Municipal Center on Pilot Knob Road on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from October 19 to November 24. This is the first yearthat the City has had a permanent monitored site for its compost activities. Such permanency is important because it helps the resident develop the habits of use essential for a program to work. The site will open again in the spring to distribute compost material and accept wastes from spring clean -up projects. One aspect of the compost program was less positive than was expected. For a period of time, the City operated a drop site for compost materials in the south- west portion' of the City. The site was intended to allow convenient disposal of yard wastes at times other than those scheduled for the monitored site. Wastes were periodically transported to the monitored site by City crews. Neighbors of the drop site complained about its presence and the City Council has decided not to use satellite drop sites in the future because of the concerns which were raised. In addition, residents should be aware that unauthorized dumping in the City of Eagan is illegal and carries with it a $100.00 fine. Looking ahead, the future of recycling in Eagan is positive and challenging. The City has begun to tabulate the results of its recycling surveyto better guage the needs and wants of its citiziens in this important area. The results will be reviewed by City officials in the next several months tor purposes of better tailoring Eagan's recycling and compost program to the community. Watch your local papers for more news about developments in this area and watch fo r publicity about Eagan's Spring Clean -Up and Recycling Day early next year. -4- WINTER VEHICLE TIPS The Eagan Police Department has several tips for motorists for saving energy and lives during the adverse weather in the months ahead. A complete engine tune -up and an inspection from fan belt to tailpipe by a reputable garage. 2. Replace worn tires and install snow - tires. 3. Replenish radiator antifreeze and windshield washer solutions. 4. Check battery, brakes,and exhaust systems. 5. Windshield wiper blades should wipe clear, meaning live rubber in blades and adequate arm pressure. 6. The heater - defroster should put out enough warm air to keep the wind- shield and side windows free of frost and ice. 7. All lights should be checked and repaired as needed. Cracked or broken lenses should be replaced and kept clear of snow, ice, and mud. 8. Emergency equipment should bestow- ed in your trunk and kept ready: booster cables, shovel, tow chain, warning flares, traction mats and the type of chains recommended for your car. Some late model cars require the new "limited clearance" chains. Check with your owner's manual or dealer. 9. Preparation of an emergency kit should become a routine step in "winterizing" your car. This kit might include the following items: heavy coats or blankets, hats, gloves, matches, candles, candy bars. It's also a good idea to keep your gas tank closer to full than empty. Lastly, rememberto obeythe speed limits and to remember that these limits ,, re always maximums - weather, road, ' traffic conditions frequently dictate muL:n slower speeds, especially during the wintertime. 1. 24 -HOUR EMERGENCY CARE CENTER Eagan residents enjoy many of the amenities of a full service community ^nd the City is proud of the many ways it ;ves its citizens.An area of increasing concern exists, however, with regard to full service, round - the -clock emergency medical services.The City's rapidly grow- ing population, substantial industrial community and major highway network heighten the need for such a facility and community leaders have made it a prior- ity to meet this need in the near future. To accomplish this end, the City Council, its Economic Development and the Chamber of Commerce have approved and distributed a position paper on 24 -Hour Emergency Health Care for the City of Eagan. The paper outlines Eagan's current and projected needs for health care and asserts the City's commitment to quality health care of a scale and scope sufficient to serve Eagan on an ongoing basis. Copies of the position paper can be obtained by contacting the Eagan Municipal Center, 454 -8100. The position paper has generated sub- stantial interest from several metropolitan area hospitals. The City Administrator's office has had preliminary meetings with se health care providers to discuss .a services they are willing to locate in Eagan. Formal proposals are expected in the coming months and the City Council looks forward to this opportunity to better meet community needs. Watch City Council agendas for items about the 24 -Hour Emergency Care Center. You are encouraged to take a part in public discussions of this important issue. HOLIDAY HOURS Eagan City offices will observe the follow- ing schedule during the upcoming holi- day season. Offices will be open the regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Tuesday, December 24, when the offices will close at noon, and Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1, when offices will be closed the entire day. In case of emergency, the Police Depart- ment is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Q°ECIAL NOTE: The regular Advisory fining Commission meeting for uecember will be held Thursday, December 19. HAVE YOU READ ANY GOOD BOOKS LATELY? Do you spend more time driving to and from work than you do in your favorite easy chair with a good book? Your Dakota County Library can help. The Audio Visual Department offers books on cassettes by such best - selling authors as John LeCarre, Alistair MacLean, Jack Higgins, Dick Francis, James Herriot, Charles Dickens and Nevil Shute. Cassettes are loaned on yourcurrent Dakota County Library card for a three -week period. Books are narrated by either their authors or well -known actors. Some are abridged to three hours or less, and some are complete. Recordings are on a single cassette or on a set of six or more. Choose your favorite author from the list of talking books and enjoy! Maybe you'll find it a pleasant way to catch up on your "reading". SUNDAY BROWSING The Eagan Library is open on Sundays from one to five o'clock. This is a popular day for families to come to the library and spend time 'checking it out' together. Whether you are looking for something specific or just want to browse the shelves to see what's new, visit the library on Sunday afternoon. HOMEBOUND SERVICE Library users who are confined on a temporary or permanent basis are discovering the pleasure of reading does not need to end. With the library's service to homebound, materials are chosen by library staff and checked out on a four -week loan period. This material may include hardcovers, paperbacks, large print books, magazines, pamphlets and audio cassettes. When these materials are ready for delivery they are picked up and delivered by DARTS (Dakota Area Referral and Transportation for Seniors). , Volunteers are also needed to deliver these materials. If you would like to help with this program call 452 -9600 for more information. OPEN TO SERVE YOU The Eagan Library is open sixty -one hours each week to serve you. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday you can get help until 8:30 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday until 5:30 p.m.: A friendly and helpful staff is waiting to serve you whether you are looking for a good book or checking out a warmer place to escape our Minnesota winter. Come in from the cold and spend time getting to know us. You can find out more about these services and current programs by visiting your Eagan Library Monday through 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 Sunday (September through May) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. -5- 1860-1985 Metropolitan Airports Commission 6040 - 28th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55450 Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council 6040 - 28th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55450 Federal Aviation Administration 6311'. - 34th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55430 Eagan residents enjoy the convenience of living minutes from the Twin Cities International Airport. The price for this convenience is the periodic nuisance of aircraft noise. If you are bothered by an aircraft noise event, you can register a complaint with the Metropolitan Airports Commission and you can express your concerns to your local. officials. The City of Eagan encourages you to report excessive noise to help insure a sound- controlled environment. Metropolitan Airports Commission Noise Complaints: Control Tower. Runway Information Hotline: City of Eagan Jon Hohenstein: 726- 941' 1 726 -9255 726 -8170 454 -8100 • State Senator Howard Knutson Rm. 125 State Office Bldg. St. Paul, MN 55155 Address Noise Correspondence To: City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Rep. Bill Frenzel 8120 Penn Ave S. Bloomington, MN 55431 Sen. Rudy Boschwitz 210 Bremer Bldg. 419`Robert St. St. Paul, MN55102 Sen. Dave Durenberger 1020, Plymouth Bldg. 12 S. 6th St. Minneapolis, MN 55403 State `Rep. Art Seaberg S ate Office Bld St Paul MN The City also has a committee which is studying airport noise, its effect on the City of Eagan and possiblesolutions to the problem. Any resident who wishes to be considered for membership on this committee should submit a letter to the CityAdministrator, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, before December 31, 1985. "CRIME PREVENTION TIPS OF THE MONTH" * When shopping - never leave packages in an unlocked vehicle, thieves like parking Tots, especially at Christmastime. * If your apartment building garage has an automatic garage door, wait a moment or two after you pull inside to make sure that someone lurking outside doesn't use this opportunity to get inside your garage. Once inside a thief has a relatively easy time going through your neighbors' and your cars without much fear of being detected. Those few extra seconds can save hundreds of dollars in stolen auto parts and increased insurance premiums for us all. * Any time you need a police car, an ambulance or the Fire Department- Dial 9 -1 -1. The system works and works well, so if there is any type of emergency or crime in progress- use 9-1-1. The call will go directly to the emergency dispatcher at the Eagan Police Station and may save time and lives. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IDEA Are you looking for an attractive unique present to give at Christmastime this year? May we suggest the history book of the City of Eagan, "Lone Oak Years." which was just published. The book is a collection of fascinating facts, remembrances, stories, pictures and maps which present the history of Eagan and the area from earliest times. Bound in a rich, dark green, hard cover imprinted with gold, the 81/2"x 11" book contains over 230 pages and includes more than 150 photographs. It is equally interesting to long -time Eagan residents, those just arrived, and those who have had to move away. The price of the history is $8.95, includ- ing tax. It is available at the Eagan Municipal Center or at the Eagan Library. And for stocking presents, the City is offering for sale pieces of the original Lone Oak Tree imprinted with a wood burned logo. The pieces cost $1.50 each. Plain pieces are also available. WINTER RECREATION ACTIVITIES OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS The outdoor skating season i n the City of Eagan w begin i n m December, subject to weather conditions. Warming house hours will be as follows Sundays: Noon - 9 :00 p m Saturdays & School Vacation Days: 10:00 am. -- 9:00 p.m. Christmas & New Year's Eve Days: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Christmas Day: Closed New Year's Day: Noon - 4:00 p.m. School Days: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Warming houses will be open during the hours listed unless one of the fol conditions exist: 1. The wind chill factor is -25° or colder. 2. Three or more inches of snow have fallen and the rinks been cleared. 3. Warm temperatures soften ice, making the rinks unskateable. The Highview rink will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and evenings when school is in session, Cars at all rinksites areto be parked in the parking lots provided or on the street. Cars parked on maintenance roadways, boulevards or on park field areas next to a warming house or rink are subject to being tagged. Your cooperation is asked for the safety of skaters and in order to prevent costly turf repairs in the spring. -7 SKATING RINK LOCATIONS: CLASS A RINKS Rahn Park: On Sandstone Drive next to Rahn School. Well Site Park: On Pilot Knob Road just north of Cliff Road. Goat Hill Park: On Lexington Avenue, just north of Wilderness Run Road. CLASS B RINKS Carnelian Park: iOn Carnelian Lane at Blackhawk Road. Woodhaven Park: On Gold Trail, southeast of Beau. D'Rue Drive. Pilot Knob Park: On Lone Oak Road, 1 /2 mile east of Highway 13. Ridgecliff -Park: On Covington Lane, "1 block west of Johnny Cake. CLASS C RINKS Park: On Skyline Drive, two blocks west of Pilot Knob Road. Lexington Park: On McKee Street, two blocks east of Lexington Avenue. RINKS WITHOUT ATTENDED WARMING HOUSES: Cedar Pond Park: On. Diff ley Road, three blocks east of Moots Ruud. Country Home Park: On Beam Lane at Egan Avenue. Burr Oaks Park: On Chapel Lane, two blocks east of Highway 149. Evergreen Park: On Lodgepole Drive, west of Pilot Knob Road. rinks at pond sites will be cleared when the ice is safe. HOLIDAY PUPPET SHOW When: Friday, December 27, 1985, 10:00 A.M. Where: Community Room, 3795 Pilot Knob Road The Shiffelley Puppeteers present "Slurpy The Snowman ". The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department invites boys and girls, moms and dads to come to see this delightful show. No fee is charged and registration is not required. TINY TOTS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Tiny Tots, a program for children ages 3, 4, and 5 is offered quarterly. Activites such as games, singing, crafts, stories and group play are conducted. Fall, winter and spring sessions are offered in the Rahn Park Building (R) and in the Community Room (CR). Each session is 10 weeks in length. Registration Fee: $40.00, pre- registra- tion is required. Winter Sections: Begin the week of January 6, 1986. A) M & W B) M &W C) T & TH D) T & TH E) T & Th 10:00 AM - Noon (R) 1:00 - 3:00 PM (R) 10:00 AM - Noon (R) 1:00 - 3:00 PM (R) 10:00 AM - Noon (CR) Registration Deadline: January 3, 1986. CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS Groomed, cross country ski trails are maintained in the City of Eagan. The beginner and the more experienced skier can equally be challenged by the trails in scenic settings. Blue Cross /Blue Shield: A beginners' trail will be set, groomed and maintained on the Blue Cross /Blue Shield property this winter. The trail will be located north of the building on the aea that provides soccer activity during the summer and fall. Easy access parking will be available in the Blue Cross /Blue Shield north parking lot. The trail will take advantage of a gentle slope and flat surfaces. Beginning skiers will enjoy this trail for practicing their kick and glide, and they will dare to take a hill head -on. Blackhawk Park provides a ski trail one mile in length over hilly terrain. The trail entrance and limited parking are at the end of Palisade Way at Riverton Avenue. Patrick Eagan Park provides two miles of trails over variable terrain. The parking lot is located to the west of Lexington Avenue, Y2 mile north of Diffley Road. The trail entrance is readily accessible from the parking area. Lebanon Hills Regional Park: Well- groomed ski trails wind through wooded area, up and down hills, and around scenic lakes and ponds. For the novice, a beginner's trail,.8 miles long, is located just east of the Schultz Lake parking lot. For the more advanced, over 10 miles of intermediate trails await you. Intermediate trail heads are located at both Schultz Lake and Holland Lake entrances off Cliff Road in the eastern portion of Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Access to the western ski trails is located at the Diamond "T" Ranch off Pilot Knob Road. -8 DANCE FOR CHILDREN Dance lessons for children ages 3 through 10 are offered. The spring session will begin on March 5, 1986. Classes are 1 /2 hour in length and rur, 10 weeks. Jazz, tap and novelty dance steps are learned. Morning and after school sessions are offered. All classes meet on Wednesdays in the Community Room of the Fire Administra- tion Building. Registration Fee: $20.00 Sections: A) 10:00 -10:30 AM B) 10:30- 11:OOAM C) 4:30- 5:00 PM D) 5:00- 5:30 PM Registration Deadline: February 26, 1986 3, 4 & 5 year olds 3, 4 & 5 year olds 5, 6 & 7 year olds 8, 9 & 10 year olds SLIDING HILLS Hills in several neighborhood and community parks have been designated as official sliding areas. The hill to be used will be posted foryourconvenk On street parking will be the usual prac- tice at neighborhood parks. Trapp Farm Park: North of Wilderness Run Road, west of Lynx Court. The sliding hill runs from west to east. Blackhawk Park: Palisade Way at River- ton Avenue. The sliding hill is toward the right from the park entrance. Slide from south to north. Woodhaven Park: On Gold Trail, south- east of Beau D'Rue Drive. Slide from west to east. Cedar Pond Park: On Diffley Road at Diamond Drive Park on Garnet Lane. Slide from west to east. Peridot Path: On Turquoise Trail at Serpentine Drive. Slide from west to east. Rahn Park: Off Rahn Road, south of Rahn School. Slide from south to north. Country Home Park: On Egan Avenue at Beam Lane. Slide east to west. Burr Oaks Park: On Chapel Lane at Highway 149. Slide west to east. ADULT SKI LESSONS The Parks & Recreation Department offers beginner cross country ski lessons for adults. The lessons may be taken using " "our own equipment or with rental skis d boots. Dates: January 4, 11 & 18, 1986 Times: A) 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. B) 11:00 - 12:15 a.m. (For those who have never skied).:; C) 12:30 - 1:45 p. m. The first class sessions will meet indoors at the individually scheduled class time in the Community Room of the Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. The indoor sessions will cover care and use of equipment, suggested attire, safety aspects and the skills to be used during the two outdoor lessons. Rental skis and boots will be reserved for class members at Diamond "T' Ranch, located on the west side of Pilot Knob Road approximately 1 /2 mile south of Cliff Road. The two outdoor sessions will be held in Lebanon Hills Regional Park at the Schultz Lake ski trail, south off Cliff Road 1 miles east of Pilot Knob Road. Class Fee: 1.00 with own equipment .9.00 with rental equipment; indicate height and shoe size. Registration Deadline: December 31, 9185. TO RESERVE A RINK All hockey team practices are scheduled by the Parks & Recreation Department through the hockey association's facili- ties representative. Broomball games are scheduled by the Parks & Recreation Department and require a permit. All broomball activity occurs at Highview and Woodhaven Parks. Special event skating parties for 4H Clubs, scout troops, church groups, etc., require a permit in order to avoid conflict with previously scheduled events. To receive a permit, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 454 -8100, at least one week prior to the planned it. A WINTER WEEKEND VACATION IN EAGAN During the weekend of February 7 -9, 1986, the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor the following winter weekend vacation in Eagan events. Winter is a wonderful time to take advantage of the out -of- doors. Adults and children alike are invited to participate. PLEASURE SPEED /DISTANCE SKATE Friday, February 7, 1986 7:00 P.M., Goat Hill Skating Rink Whether your blades are long, hockey or figure. Whether you are 6 years old or 92. Whetheryou skate leisurely or pell-mell; join the crowd gathered around the pleasure skate oval at Goat Hill Park off Lexington Avenue, just north of Wilder - ness Run Road, on Friday evening, February 7. A challenge to all: To set a goal and skate it. Feel the wind to your back, hear the swish of your blades on the ice and breathe in the crisp fresh air. Then, join Parks and Recreation in a cup of hot cider. FISHING BRAGGING RITES Saturday, February 8, 1986 1 :30.4:30 P.M., Carlson Lake Rumor has it that "Jaws" has taken up residence in Carlson Lake. Perhaps Humphrey the Humpback Whale has taken another wrong turn. Another rumor has it that there may be fish in Carlson Lake. Bundle up the family, grab the fishing poles and ice auger and join in on the fun. It all starts happening at the public access to the lake off Carlson Lake Lane at Malmo Circle. Parks and Recreation will serve hot cider and hear all fish stories in their glorious detail. -9- M OONLIGHT SKIING Saturday, February 8, 1986 7:00 P.M., Blue Cross /Blue Shield Cross Country Ski Tail The Cross Country Ski Trail at Blue Cross /Blue Shield will be outfitted for moonlight skiing on the evening of February 8. Candle illuminaria will markthe trail for your enjoyment. Hot cider will be served from 7 - 9 p.m. Join us in this adventure. SLIDING PARTY AND WINTER PICNIC Sunday, February 9, 1986 Noon - 4:00 P.M., Trapp Farm Park Parks and Recreation will host a family sliding party and winter picnic near the shores of Schwanz Lake in Trapp Farm Park on Sunday, February 9. A roaring bonfire will provide warmth between slides down the hill and the wherewithal to cook your hotdogs. Hot cider will be served;, by Parks and Recreation. Inner tubes will be on site for an alternate ride from your own miniboggans and flying saucers. Join us for an afternoon of family fun at Trapp Farm Park Bus Returns: Approximately 4'30 P.M. Cost Lift Ticket Only - $15.00 Lift Ticket & Lesson - $16.00 Lift Ticket & Rental - $20.00 Lift Ticket, Rental Equipment & Lesson - $21.00 Deadline: Friday, January 10, 1986 TRIPS AND TOURS The outings listed on these two pages are co- sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan, and Rosemount Parks and Recreation Departments. Registration may be made with any of the Recreation Departments. "NOTE: NO REFUNDS will be issued after the registration deadline of an outing. Please specify pick up point when you register DOWNHILL SKIING AT AFTON ALPS Friday, January 17, 1986 Join us for a great day of skiing when we go to Afton Alps, located 15 miles east of St. Paul. With 18 chairlifts and 34 runs of varying degrees of difficulty, everyone can have hours of fun! Les- sons at all levels and rental equipment packages are available. Participants must provide their own lunch. Who: All 6, 7 & 8 graders Bus Departs: Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 8:15 A.M. Hayes Community Center- 8:30 A.M. Rosemount Mall - 8:45 A.M. SLIDING AT ORCHARDS GARDENS .\ Thursday, January 2, 1986 Don't miss out onthehiriliofthewintertimewhenweventuretoOrchardGar- dens for two hours of fue packed innertubing. This trip is for children 6 years of age and older. Innerti bes are provided. Beverages and foods are sold at the hill. Who: 6 years of age and o' er \ \) .-Sif Cost: $6.00 , Bus Departs: Cedarvare Shoppirig Mall - 11:00 A.M. ( Rosemount Middle Scc,h,00l - 11:15 A.M. (, Ha s Community Ceti- 11:30 A.M. Bus Returns. ayes Community Center 3:00 P.M. Rosemount Middle School - ' P.M. Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 3:30 P.M. Registration Deadline: Friday, December 27, 1985 OLD LOG THEATRE "ALONE TOGETHER" — LUNCH F riday, January 17, 1896 Join us for a delicious baked pork lunch and the delightful comedy "Alone Together" at the Old Log Dinner Theatre. The play will have you laughing from start to finish as a middle -aged couple are finally alone for the first time in 35 years after sending the last of three sons off to college. The time is short, however, because all three sons who have left the nest come home to roost. You won't want to miss all the fun! Date: Friday, January 17, 1985. Cost: Adult — $19.50, Seniors — $18.50 (Includes lunch, show, tax, gratuity and transportation). Bus Departs: Ken Rose Shopping Center- 10:45 A.M. Hayes Community Center- 11:00 A.M. Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 11:45 A.M. Bus Returns: Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 4:30 P.M. Hayes Community Center- 4:45 P.M. Ken Rose Shopping Center- 5:00 P.M. Deadline: January 10, 1986 -10- DULUTH'S SPIRIT MOUNTAIN - SKIING Friday, January 24, 1986 Secondary schools are closed Friday,: January 24, 1986, so let's go skiing. There's nothing quite like Spirit Mountain's exciting slopes to provide a fun - filled action - packed day of skiing. This outing would make an excellent Christmas gift for even the hardest to please teenager. Date: Friday, January 24, 1986 Cost: Grades 6 -12 - $25.00 (Includes lift ticket, deluxe motor coach transportation, breakfast snack and free ski rental.) Adult-$26.00 (Includes lift ticket, deluxe motor coach trans- portation and breakfast snack.) Adult- $35.00 (Includes lift ticket, deluxe motor coach trans- portation, breakfast snack and ski rental.) Bus Departs: Ken Rose Shopping Center- 6:30 A.M. Hayes Community Center - 6:45 A.M. Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 7:00 A.M. Bus Returns: Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 9:30 P.M. Hayes Community Center - 9:45 P.M. Ken Rose Shopping Center- 10:00 P.M. Registration Deadline: Monday, January 20, 1986 Note: Lunch and supper are on your own. Chalet facilities and con- cessions are available and a brief stop will be made on the trip home for supper. WOODY HERMAN & HIS BIG BAND Ordway Music Theatre and Dinner Tuesday, February 25, 1986 This evening of grandeur begins with din- ner in the warm atmosphere of Pacific Gardens. The menu is a limited selection of Oriental and American cuisine. After dinner we will listen to the King of the Big Band era and his classic hits - "Wood - choppers Ball ", "Blues in the Night" and more! Reserved tickets are at orchestra level. Don't miss this grand event at the magnificent Ordway Theatre. Cost: $32.00 - includes deluxe motor coach, tickets, and dinner. Bus Departs: Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 5:00 P.M. Hayes Community Center- 5:15 P.M. Rosemount Mall - 5:30 P.M. Bus Returns: Approximately 10:45 P.M. Deadline: Monday, February 3, 1986 v Cost: $8.50 /person Deadline: March 20, 1986. EXPERIENCE MINNEAPOLIS & GOOD COMPANY Wednesday, March 5, 1986 We are going to be on T.V.... join us! This outing will begin at the K.S.T. P. studios in Minneapolis /St. Paul to see the filming of "Good Company". After filming we will move over to the Walker Art Center for Lunch in their Gallery 8 restaurant. The Gallery 8 is located on the eighth floor of the Walker Art Center and features a cafeteria style menu which will offer a variety of items for your enjoyment. Following lunch will be a guided tour of the Walker Art Centerwith time to browse afterwards. Cost of lunch is not included and is on your own. Cost $6.00 /person (includes transportation via school bus and tours.) Bus Leaves: Ken Rose Shopping Center- 9:30 A.M. Hayes Community Center- 9:45 A.M. Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 10:00 A.M. Bus Returns: Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 4:15 P.M. Hayes Community Center - 4:30 P.M. Ken Rose Shopping Center- 4:45 P.M. Deadline: February 21, 1986. ROLLERSKATING & PIZZA PARTY Monday, March 24, 1986 Come join us for an exciting afternoon of rollerskating at Skateville of Burnsville, followed by a pizza party at Chuck E. Cheese. All ages welcome; children under8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should be capable of skating on their own. Registra- tion fees include: skate rental, individual mini pizzas, soft drink, and $1.00 in game tokens at Chuck E. Cheese. Participants should bring extra money if they want refreshments at Skateville or additional game tokens at Chuck E. Cheese. Who: Anyone who rollerskates Where: Skateville & Chuck E. Cheese Bus Departs: Rosemount Middle School - 12:15 Hayes Community Center - 12:30 Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 12:45 Bus Returns: Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 4:45 Hayes Community Center - 5:00 Rosemount Middle School - 5:15 EAGAN SENIOR CITIZENS Eagan seniors meet twice each month in the Community Room of the Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. Meetings are held from 1:00 - 4:00 PM on the second Wednesday and fourth Tuesday. Trips are planned three or four times a year. Recent trips have been to the Old Log Theatre, on the Josiah Snelling and to the Old Country Buffet. Pot luck lunches are regularly held. Other activites have i ncluded bingo, 500, Eucre, and entertainment such as accordian music and story telling. The fun is in getting together. If you are an Eagan Senior and wish to be placed on the mailing list to receive the monthly program announcements, please call Parks and Recreation at 454 -8100. REGISTRATION INFORMATION December 16, 1985, is the opening date for registration for all winter programs sponsored bythe Parks and Recreation Department. Registrations are accep- ted in person or by mail at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p. m. for in- person registration. Programs for which registration is re- quired: Cross country ski lessons for adults. Dance lessons for children. Dog Obedience. Tiny Tots recreational activities. Trips and tours. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL Eagan Parks & Recreation Department Name Address Phone Business * Name of Acitivity Other Activity Information (day, time, section, * of tickets, etc.) Make check payable to: City of Eagan Enclosed is $ to cover registration. -12- DOG OBEDIENCE Dog obedience training is offered quar- terly. Classes meet on Thursday evenings. The winter session begins on January 9, 1986. Dogs should be nine months old or to train effectively. A certificate of rabies vaccination must be brought to the first class session. The handler may be an adult or youth, eleven years or older, however, the same individual is to work the dog each week. Equipment required is a choke chain and a six foot leather leash. Dogs registered forthe novice class must have taken beginner lessons previously. Registration Fee: $15.00 pre- registra- tion required. Class Times: Beginner 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Novice 7:15- 8:15 p.m. Where: Community Room, FireAdminis- tration Building. Registration Deadline: January 3, 1986. REFUND POLICY Registration fees for programs can- celled by Parks and Recreation will fully refunded. A $2.00 service fee be charged for registration can- cellations made prior to the start of an activity or its registration deadline. No refunds can be made after registration deadlines or the start of an acitivity. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL Eagan Parks & Recreation Department Name Address Phone Business # Name of Activity Other Activity Information (day, time, section, # of tickets, etc.) Make check payable to: City of Eagan Enclosed is $ to cover registration.