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EAGAN
NEWS
CITY OF EAGAN
3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD
EAGAN, MN 55122
PHONE: 454 -8100
The City of Eagan has recently retained the services of
Jack Boarman & Associates, an architectural firm, to pre-
pare a space needs assessment for the consideration of
City Hall office space to be located as a second story
addition to the Eagan Police Department facility. The
Police Department was constructed in 1978 as the first
phase of a long range public facilities improvement pro-
gram on the forty acre civic site owned by the City.
This facility was designed to allow for a second story
ad ition for Phase II. The structural, mechanical and
rical systems were taken into consideration for the
II construction when Phase I was constructed. Face
b to match the Police Department was purchased and
has been in storage since the Police Department was con-
structed.
The existing City Hall is small, but provided adequate
space in 1964 when it was constructed. An addition was
made in 1969 when the City's population was approximately
9,000. The City's population is now in excess of 22,000
and the demand for services has risen. Additional offices
and expanded facility needs are necessary to meet the
present and future provision of public services. This
phase will also help to achieve centralization of public
services which are vitally important in the development
of a full service community.
Office space for all City departments, a conference room,
City Council chambers and other office space will be con-
sidered in the expansion. The City is also contemplating
a satellite fire station addition to the Police Department
as a part of the proposed project. The proposed fire
station is being evaluated for needs and services by the
Volunteer Fire Department, City Council and architect.
There will be further information forthcoming in the legal
newspaper, the Eagan Chronicle, as well as material to
residents of Eagan. A referendum will be required to
provide financing for this project.
The City of Eagan is proceeding with a new water treatment
study that does not consider any future construction of
a water softening plant, however addresses the discolora-
tion which would be prevented by the construction of a
nization and manganese removal plant. This report
be presented to the City Council in the early part
he summer with a survey sent out providing cost
projections for the plant, method of funding and reasons
for consideration of a water treatment plant during mid-
summer. Upon completion of the survey results, a public
hearing will be scheduled during the late summer or early
fall to further consider the construction of a water
treatment plant for the purpose of deironization and man-
ganese removal.
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CABLE TELEVISION
The process of establishing a cable television system
for Eagan took another step forward when the Cities
of Burnsville and Eagan approved joint powers agreements
to form a joint commission for the purpose of franchising
cable television in their respective communities. The
combining of the two cities into one cable territory is
expected to improve bids which will be received from
franchising companies in terms of services offered and
cost.
The first and organizational meeting for the Joint Burns-
ville /Eagan Cable Commission was held in the City of Eagan
on March 25, followed by a meeting on April 22, 1982 at
the Burnsville City Hall. The City of Eagan is repre-
sented by Jim Smith, a member of the Eagan City Council,
Rick Bertz, Lloyd Krob and Barry Tilley as the four (4)
commission members and Ron Vorasek as the alternate.
The commission will be meeting twice a month with meetings
scheduled for May 13 and June 10 at the Eagan City Hall
and May 20 and June 24 at the Burnsville City Hall.
The commission is moving forward in the development of
an RFP (Request for Proposal) which will be followed by
bids submitted to the commission by cable television fran-
chising companies. Reports of further action by the com-
mission will be available in the Eagan Chronicle as well
as in the next City newsletter.
INSIDE
WARNING SIRENS Page 2
EAGAN SUMMER REC. PROGRAMS Page 3
PARK & RECREATION SURVEY Page 7
CITY OF EAGAN
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Bea Blomquist
Councilmembers
Thomas Egan James Smith
Jerry Thomas Ted Wachter
VACATION TIME
Last year, 229 burglaries and 489 vandalisms occurred
in the City of Eagan. Many of these occur while people
are on vacation. If you are going on vacation, there
are some precautions you can take to insure the safety
of your property:
1. Have a neighbor watch your home.
2. Cancel your paper and mail deliveries.
3. Arrange to have your lawn mowed.
4. Use a timer light.
5. Join Operation I.D. and display the Operation I.D.
sticker.
6. Call the Eagan Police Department if you are going
to be gone for any extended period and they will make
periodic checks of your home looking for any sus-
picious activity.
ATTENTION MERCHANTS
An organization called Suburban Police Officers' Associa-
tion has been calling local merchants and soliciting funds
for their organization. Eagan Police Chief DesLauriers
advises that Eagan police do not belong to this organi-
zation.
There are two formal organizations to which the Eagan
police officers do belong. They are the Minnesota State
Chiefs of Police Association and the Minnesota Police
Officers Association. On occasion, these associations
may solicit advertising for their publications.
AMERICAN BIKE MONTH
One of the main purposes of American Bike Month is to
help reduce bicycle accidents and to make both young and
adult cyclists aware of the rules of the road and the
need to ride defensively to protect themselves in today's
traffic.
For your protection, please observe the following safe
bike riding rules of the road:
1. Obey all traffic regulations, signs, signals and
markings.
2. Keep right. Drive with traffic, not against it.
Ride in single file.
3. Watch for drain gates, soft shoulders and other road
surface hazards.
4. Watch out for car doors opening and for cars pulling
into traffic.
5. Don't carry passengers or packages that interfere
with your vision or conduct.
6. Be extremely careful at intersections, especially
when making a left turn.
7. Use hand signals to indicate turning or stopping.
8. Protect yourself at night with the required reflectors
and lights.
9. Ride a safe bike -- have it inspected to insure good
mechanical condition.
10. Ride your bike defensively; watch for the other
person.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Residents should be aware that it is unlawful to drive
any type of motor vehicle on property belonging to another
unless they have the landowner's written or oral permis-
sion. This includes, but is not limited to, pickups,
cars, trail bikes and all-terrain vehicles. This law
is applicable to the seven county metropolitan area
including the City of Eagan.
The Eagan City Newsletter is distributed three times
a year as a public service by the Eagan City Council.
The Newsletter is sponsored by the Public Relations Com-
mittee and prepared through the office of the City
Administrator.
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Police, Fire, Emergency Rescue 454 -3700
Police, Non- Emergency 454 -3900
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For Questions Regarding:
Meeting Agendas
Council Decisions
Ordinances
Sewer & Water Bills
Building Inspection
Permits & Licenses
General Information 454 -8100
Street Maintenance 454 -5220
Park & Recreation Programs 454 -7802
Mayor
Bea Blomquist 454 -2308
Council Members
Tom Egan 452 -3957
Jim Smith 454 -1734
Jerry Thomas 454 -1464
Ted Wachter 454 -2130
City Administrator
Tom Hedges 454 -8100
CITY HALL OFFICE HOURS:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
WARNING SIRENS
CREATURES' CORNER
The City Council has completed Phase II of the
Defense Warning Siren Program by purchasing and inst
four warning sirens at the beginning of 1982. This
the total•number in the City to eight sirens which are
located throughout the City to provide more complete
coverage in case of emergency.
The City has decided, along with the Cities of Apple Val-
ley, Burnsville, Lakeville and Rosemount, to activate
the sirens in the event of a severe storm warning, in
addition to activation for severe thunder storms, tornados
and nuclear attack.
The cities have decided to warn residents of severe storms
because sometimes storms which have been only severe in
nature in the Twin Cities have developed into very severe
storms as they entered Dakota County. Also, at times,
a storm may already be affecting this area before a
warning is issued by metropolitan sources.
Anyone who hears a warning siren should tune in to one
of the major radio or television stations. Do not phone
the police dispatch center unless there is an actual emer-
gency. Dispatchers will relay information to the U.S.
Weather Service, which in turn is monitored by all major
radio and TV stations.
Normal testing, which is designed to check out equipment,
takes place at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday. of each month.
At this time, residents should review the action to take
if there were an actual warning.
During a test signal, both the wail and the steady tone
are activated for only one minute, each with one minute
of silence between. An actual warning will be a steady
three minute tone.
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We would like to remind residents that Eagan Ord e
#5 does not permit dogs and cats to run at large in
the City. All dogs must be licensed and have their rabies
shots up to date. Dog licenses were due on February 20th.
A total of 114 dogs and cats have been picked up so far
in 1982. Only 50 of these animals were claimed. Animals
that are not claimed are destroyed after being held for
six days. Please license and watch your pets.
Tiny Tots Recreational Activities is a program for 3 to
5 year olds. The children come for a 2 day a week session
either on Monday & Wednesday or on Tuesday & Thursday.
The time is from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Tiny Tots starts
June 14 and runs for 7 weeks. Tiny Tots will not meet
on Monday July 5.
Activities include games, stories, songs and action
rhymes, crafts, and supervised playground play. Locations
are:
Sandstone Dr., west of Rahn School
SECTION I: Monday & Wednesday
SECTION II: Tuesday & Thursday
NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
County Road 30, k mile east of Lexington
SECTION I: Monday & Wednesday
SECTION II: Tuesday & Thursday
KNOB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Lone Oak Road, west of Pilot Knob Road
SECTION I: Monday & Wednesday
SECTION II: Tuesday & Thursday
Cost is $20.00. Registration can be made in person or
by mail. Checks are to be made to the City of Eagan.
Registration begins May 24. Group Size is limited and
registration is on a first come first served basis.
RAHN PARK:
EAGAN SUMMER
RECREATION
PROGRAMS
TINY TOTS
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SUMMER IN THE PARK
Summer in the Park is an afternoon recreational program
for children who have completed kindergarten through age
12. Activities include games, crafts, skits, special .
events, and field trips.
The program will run from June 14 to July 29 on Mondays
through Thursdays. The time is 1:00 -4:00 p.m. Summer
in the Park will not meet on Monday, July 5. Locations
are:
WOODHAVEN PARK: Gold Trail, southeast of Beau D'Rue Dr.
CARNELIAN PARK: Carnelian Ln. at Blackhawk Rd.
OAK CHASE PARK: Oak Chase Rd. at Wilderness Run Rd.
EVERGREEN PARK: Walfrid St. to Lodgepole Dr.
RAHN PARK: Sandstone Dr., west of Rahn School
Registration is the first week at the park. There is
no fee for the program, however, there is a charge for
field trips. Additional information and field trip per-
mission slips will be distributed at the playgrounds as
the children register.
EAGAN "WA6ONFUL O'FUN"
The "Wagonful O'Fun" is a special trailer bringing games,
crafts, and other ,activities into neighborhoods. The
program is for children who have completed kindergarten
through age 12.
The program dates are June 14 through July 29. The wagon
will be going out to different locations mornings and
afternoons, 4 days a week. "Wagonful O'Fun" will not
go out on Monday, July 5. The schedule is as follows:
DAY MORNINGS 10 A.M. -NOON AFTERNOONS 1 - 3 P.M.
Mon. By Oaks Park South Oaks Park
Tues. Country Home Hts. Park Lexington Park
Wed. Coachman Oaks Park Pilot Knob School Plygrnd.
Thurs. Blackhawk Park River Hills Park East
There is no charge and children may register at the play-
ground.
TEEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The Teen Volunteer Program is designed to provide the
opportunity for young people to become involved in com-
munity improvement.
Teens who are 13, 14 or 15 years of age, who normally
would not be able to find paid summer employment are
encouraged to consider the teen volunteer program. The
youths will work at community projects such as tree
nurseries, Northview Athletic Fields, painting hockey
boards and the like. The projects will be conducted one
day a week during June and July. Participants will
receive a nominal stipend at the end of the program and
plan a culminating field trip activity.
Informational meetings will be held in the Community Room
at Cedarvale Lanes on Wednesday, May 26, at 7:00 P.M.
and on Wednesday, June 2, at 7:00 P.M. If you are unable
to attend either of these meetings, you may obtain an
application at the Parks & Recreation Office until June
2, 1982.
GOLF LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS
The Parks & Recreation Department offers golf lessons
for adult beginners. Group size is limited to allow for
individualized attention. The lessons consist of 6 one
hour sessions. Each scheduled class meets twice a week
for three weeks.
Practice balls are provided; class members are to furnish
their own clubs. The lesson format is as follows. The
first two lessons are held at the City's Northview Ath-
letic fields followed by 2 sessions at a driving range.
The final sessions are held at Parkview Golf Club.
A fee of $10.00 is charged. Additional cost will be in-
curred at the driving range. Lessons postponed due to
rain will be rescheduled by the instructor. Register
in person or by mail at the Parks & Recreation Office.
SESSION DATES & TIMES
SESSION I -M & W -June 14 -30 SESSION II -M & W -July 12 -28
Section 1 - 4:00 -5:00 P.M. Section 1 - 4:00 -5:00 P.M.
Section 2 - 5:00 -6:00 P.M. Section 2 - 5:00 -6:00 P.M.
Section 3 - 6:30 -7:30 P.M. Section 3 - 6:30 -7:30 P.M.
Section 4 - 7:30 -8:30 P.M. Section 4 - 7:30 -8:30 P.M.
"PICNIC KITS "
The City of Eagan Parks & Recreation Department will pro-
vide the following "Picnic Kit" plans as a service to
the community.
1. In any neighborhood park for large group gatherings:
picnic tables and trash barrels will be delivered
to the site. This service is free with the permit
to use the park.
2. In any neighborhood park for group gatherings: picnic
tables, trash karrels and volleyball standards can
be delivered to the site. The volleyball net and
ball are to be picked up at and returned to the Parks
& Recreation Office by the group organizer. A fee
of $3.00 will be charged for this permit.
3. At a private home: portable volleyball standards
can be delivered and picked up. The volleyball and
net are to be picked up at and returned to the Parks
& Recreation Office by the user. A $3.00 fee will
be charged.
4. For a group gathering in a neighborhood park, a more
extensive "picnic kit" is available. It includes
horse shoes, bocce ball, badminton net, rackets and
shuttlecocks. These items are to be picked up at
and returned to the Parks & Recreation office by the
user. A $5.00 fee is charged.
5. Large groups wishing to use the Rahn building for
a special event may call the Parks & Recreation Office
at 454 -7802 for a reservation. A fee of $50.00 is
charged for use of the building and athletic equip-
ment.
To arrange for any of the "picnic kits ": call the Parks
& Recreation Department Office, 454 -7802, at least one
week prior to the event. A reservation will be made and
a permit issued. All permits that require a fee are to
be picked up at the Parks & Recreation Office, 3501
Coachman Road.
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EVENING IN THE PARK
Cedar Pond Park on Diffley Road near Cedar School i
site for evening family entertainment during the
of July. All events occur on Wednesday evenings, pro y
at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Bring a blanket or a
lawn chair and enjoy.
July 7 - Shriner's Band Jolly Nobles
Michael Kane, Director
July 14 - "Circus Time"
Sara Jackson Marionettes
21 - "Higher Ground"
Richard Erickson Jazz Quartet
July 28 - Apple Valley Puppet Wagon
Featuring George & Georgette
In the event of inclement weather, performances will
indoors at Metcalf Junior High School on Diffley
just west of the Cedar Avenue Freeway. No event
be cancelled.
July
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Fun with Dance is a program of dance and aerobics for
boys and girls ages 5 -12. Children with no dance
experience as well as those with some formal training
will enjoy this program.
Two special activities are part of this program: marching
in the Eagan 4th of July parade and a recital at the end
of the session.
The program starts June 14 and runs through July 29.
No sessions will be held on Monday, July 5. Locations
are Rahn Elementary School on Mondays and Wednesdays and
Pilot Knob Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thur
will be two sessions at each location:
1:00 -2:30 p.m. for 5 -7 year olds.
2:30 -3:30 p.m. for 8 -12 year olds.
Registration will be accepted the first two weeks of class
at the lesson site but will be closed the remainder of
the session. Cost is $3.50, which is to be paid at time
of registration.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
POLICY FOR USAGE OF CITY SOFTBALL /BASEBALL FIELDS
1. Fields for league play are reserved by league
directors.
No reservations are made for practice fields.
ermits are required for all non - league games that
occur between May 1 and September 1. To arrange for
a permit, call the Parks & Recreation Department,
454 -7802, at least one week prior to the event.
4. Special events such as large group picnics at City
facilities require a permit issued by the Parks &
Recreation Department.
POLICY FOR USAGE OF SOCCER FIELDS
1. Summer and fall soccer leagues must arrange for the
use of City and the Blue Cross soccer fields for
league games through the Parks & Recreation Depart-
ment, 3501 Coachman Road.
2. No reservations are made for practice fields.
Recreational T -Ball is a softball program for children
ages 6 and 7. The intent of this program is to provide
a recreational experience rather than a competitive
organized sport. The activities include learning the
fundamentals of softball, forming teams and playing games.
illik location is the Pilot Knob Elementary School ball
Rec -T -Ball will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays
b ning June 15 through July 29. Two sessions will
be offered: Section I at 10:00 a.m. and Section II at
11:00 a.m.
The cost is $8.00. Children are to bring their own gloves.
Registration begins May 24. Registration may be by mail
or in person at the Parks & Recreation Department office.
EAGAN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
NAME
ADDRESS
NAME OF ACTIVITY
RECREATIONAL T -BALL
Mae check payable to: City of Eagan
Send to: Parks & Recreation Department
3501 Coachman Road
Eagan, MN 55122
The Parks & Recreation Department offers tennis lessons
for youths ages 10 and older and for adults. Classes
have been scheduled for beginners, advanced beginners
and intermediates.
Two sessions of lessons are planned. Session I begins
the week of June 14 and ends the week of June 28. Session
II runs from July 12 through 29. Each class meets for
one hour, twice a week for three weeks. Only classes
cancelled due to rain will be rescheduled by the in-
structor. Class size is limited to allow for individual
attention.
The class fee is $10.00. Registrations can be made in
person at the Parks & Recreation office or by mail using
the registration form. The class fee is to be paid at
the time of registration.
SESSION I SESSION II
Pilot Knob M & W Pilot Knob M & W
10 -11 AM -Youth Adv. Beg.
11 -Noon -Youth Beg.
6:30 -7:30 PM -Adult Beg.
7:30 -8:30 PM -Adult Intermed.
Woodhaven M & W
10 -11 AM -Youth Beg.
11 -Noon -Youth Beg.
6:30 -7:30 PM -Adult Beg.
7:30 -8:30 PM -Adult Adv. Beg.
Rahn T & Th
10 -11 AM -Youth Beg.
11 -Noon -Youth Adv. Beg.
6:30 -7:30 PM -Adult Beg.
7:30 -8:30 PM -Adult Adv. Beg.
PHONE
CITY
Enclosed is $
TENNIS LESSONS
10:11 AM -Youth Intermed.
11 -Noon -Adult Adv. Beg.
6:30 -7:30 PM -Adult Adv. Beg.
7:30 -8:30 PM -Adult Beg.
Woodhaven M & W
10 -11 AM -Youth Adv. Beg
11 -Noon -Youth Intermed
6:30 -7:30 PM -Adult Beg.
7:30 -8:30 PM -Adult Intermed
Oak Chase T & Th
10 -11 AM -Youth Beg.
11 -Noon -Youth Adv. Beg
6:30 -7:30 PM -Adult Beg.
7:30 -8:30 PM -Adult Intermed
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL AT THE PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED FOR A SPECIFIC PROGRAM
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PARK g RECREATION SURVEY
The City of Eagan is in the initial stages of developing
a Park System Guide Plan which will ultimately serve to
direct the physical development of all existing and future
park lands in the City. To insure that the Plan reflects
the particular park demand in the City, it is necessary
to inventory the actual recreational needs and wishes
of the residents. It is for this purpose that you are
being asked to fill out the questionnaire on the following
pages. As with any survey, a good response rate will
enable more accurate results.
When filling in the questionnaire, the following stems
should be remembered:
40 At this point, we are only planning for the future
of the parks in Eagan. It is unknown when any physical
development will actually take place. However, the
intent of the Plan is to be a long term decision making
guide.
40 It is important that a good City park system provide
enough and the right kinds of recreational opportuni-
ties to support the needs of the residents. It is
equally important to insure that the supply of recrea-
tional opportunities does not exceed the demand by
the residents (at the expense of the residents). There-
fore, your answers to the questionnaire should be pre-
cise as possible rather than over or understating your
recreational needs.
40 Although the questionnaire will ask you to give per-
sonal information such as your age and general location
of residence, the questionnaire should be submitted
without your name.
40 Your answers should indicate the general feeling of
your household.
The first part of the questionnaire is concerned with
the park system at the neighborhood level where location
and appropriate development are the major considerations.
The rest of the questionnaire inquires about your house-
hold's use of and desire for recreational facilities on
a City -wide basis. It may be helpful to read through
the questions before you fill in your answers.
GARDEN PLOT PROGRAM
The Eagan Parks & Recreation Department has a limited
number of garden plots available for use by Eagan resi-
dents. Plots will be available near Pilot Knob Road.
Each plot is approximately 15' x 25'. A fee of $5.00
per lot will be charged.
The City will perform an initial preparation of the plot
but will not be responsible for care, watering, liability
due to injury or clean -up.
Prospective gardeners may pick up information and an
application form at the Parks & Recreation Office, 3501
Coachman Road. Assignment of plots will be made on a
first come - first served basis.
VANDALISM -YOU CAN HELP
Each year, the City parks and City facilities are van-
dalized numerous times. Already this year, vandalism
worth $500 in material cost alone has been committed at
Rahn Park. Add to this the cost of labor, inconvenience,
risk of liability and the other instances of vandalism
and the cost each year runs into a rather large sum.
This cost is paid by you -- the taxpayer. Help us reduce
this cost. If you see an act of vandalism being com-
mitted, report it at once to the police!
PARK REGULATIONS
Residents are reminded that dogs and cats are not permit-
ted in City parks. Please enjoy the parks, but leave
pets at home so others may enjoy the parks.
Golfing is also prohibited. Golfers are requested to
make use of available facilities designed for this
purpose.
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HELP US PLAN
YOUR PARKS & TRAILS
In this issue of the newsletter, you are being asked to
participate in some of the initial steps of the planning
for future park and trail facilities. To give us
general background on what the City's residents w
we ask that you fill out the park survey form which
provided. However, that's not all...
We would like to establish a more direct line of communi-
cation with you. We plan to hold a series of local
meetings in which we can explain what it is that we are
doing, answer your questions and encourage your comments
about the City parks and trails. Each of the meetings
will focus on a different area of the City, so please
determine which meeting relates to your neighborhood.
We know each of you has opinions about out parks and
trails; please share them with us.
All meetings will be conducted at the Eagan City Hall,
3795 Pilot Knob Road, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Residents
are welcome to attend any of the meetings being held.
In addition, a "make -up" or City -wide meeting is scheduled
for Monday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. for residents missing
their district meetings.
Meeting dates and planning areas (consult map) are:
Planning Area #1 - Monday, May 24
Planning Area #2 - Wednesday, May 26
Planning Area #3 - Thursday, May 27
Planning Area #4 - Monday, June 7
Planning Area #5 - Wednesday, June 9
Planning Area #6 - Thursday, June 10
If you cannot make it to any of the meetings, we welcome
you to call the Parks and Recreation office at 454 -7802
and we will make note of your comments and ideas.
Remember, the best way to insure that the City's parks
and trails are built to your satisfaction is to tell us
what your goals are!!
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PARK COMMITTEE VACANCY
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The Eagan City Council has announced a vacancy on the
City's Advisory Park & Recreation Committee for a term
ending December 31, 1982. Interested residents of Eagan
are encouraged to apply for this position by writing a
letter to the City Administrator, 3795 Pilot Knob Road,
Eagan, MN 55122, before May 26, 1982. The appoi t
will be considered at the June 1, 1982 City C 1
meeting.
The Advisory Park & Recreation Committee meets the first
Thursday of each month to advise the City Council re-
garding park dedication by developers, purchase of addi-
tional park land, development of existing park land and
park and recreation programs.
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PLEASE COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAIL (POSTAGE PREPAID) OR DROP IT OFF BY JUNE 1, 1982 AT EAGAN CITY HALL.
Eagan Park and Recreation Survey
1. Considering the park activities that the members of your household most often participate in, 14 mile (3 blocks)
at what point would a park be beyond walking distance? h mile (6 blocks)
3/4 mile (9 blocks)
1 mile (12 blocks)
Over 1 mile
2. Please check the following items that would be unnecessary or excessive in a park in your
neighborhood.
3. a. Is there a city park located close enough to your home that your household would identify Yes
it as your "neighborhood park "? No
b. If yes, identify the park by name or location.
c. What changes could be made to this park to better serve the needs of your household?
4. a. Does your household use trails in Eagan;
If so, which means of travel? Number your choices in order of how
often you do each activity. For example, if you both bike and jog,
but jog more than you bike, put a 1 in front of jog and a 2 in front
of bike. Leave activities in which you do not participate blank.
Don't use them Cross- country ski
Bicycle Snowmobile
Walk Horse
Jog Other
Roller skate /skateboard
b. Where should the trails for most of the above activities be
located?
Along streets
Other than along streets
Both
6. From your participation and involvement in recreation, check the box
indicating whether the corresponding activity is served with sufficient
number of facilities in the City.
The Number of Facilities Is:
7
Multi- purpose, heated building
Open, grassy field
Backstop
Play equipment
Tennis court
Restrooms
Lighted fields or courts
Improved ballfield
5. If additional expenditure is put into the trail
system, which of the following should result?
Number your choices to indicate the priority of
each, with 1 being the highest priority.
Additional trails in general
Separation of trails by activity types
Access to special activity areas
Improved surfaces
Elimination of conflicting trail activities
Which activities conflict?
7. What recreational opportunities that members of your
household enjoy, are totally missing in the City?
8. If you regularly drive outside of Eagan for recrea-
tional purposes (more than six times a year), what
activities do you seek?
Organized recreation
Picnicking
Skating
Swimming
Cross country skiing
Bicycle trails
Other
Not
Enough
Enough
Too
Many
Don't
Know
Adult Softball
Baseball
Youth Ballfield
Tennis
Football
Soccer
Ice Skating
Hockey
Playground Equipment
Volleyball
Nature Study
Sliding Hill
Grassy, Open Space
Restrooms
Picnicking
Picnic Shelter
Parking
Other
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PLEASE COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAIL (POSTAGE PREPAID) OR DROP IT OFF BY JUNE 1, 1982 AT EAGAN CITY HALL.
Eagan Park and Recreation Survey
1. Considering the park activities that the members of your household most often participate in, 14 mile (3 blocks)
at what point would a park be beyond walking distance? h mile (6 blocks)
3/4 mile (9 blocks)
1 mile (12 blocks)
Over 1 mile
2. Please check the following items that would be unnecessary or excessive in a park in your
neighborhood.
3. a. Is there a city park located close enough to your home that your household would identify Yes
it as your "neighborhood park "? No
b. If yes, identify the park by name or location.
c. What changes could be made to this park to better serve the needs of your household?
4. a. Does your household use trails in Eagan;
If so, which means of travel? Number your choices in order of how
often you do each activity. For example, if you both bike and jog,
but jog more than you bike, put a 1 in front of jog and a 2 in front
of bike. Leave activities in which you do not participate blank.
Don't use them Cross- country ski
Bicycle Snowmobile
Walk Horse
Jog Other
Roller skate /skateboard
b. Where should the trails for most of the above activities be
located?
Along streets
Other than along streets
Both
6. From your participation and involvement in recreation, check the box
indicating whether the corresponding activity is served with sufficient
number of facilities in the City.
The Number of Facilities Is:
7
Multi- purpose, heated building
Open, grassy field
Backstop
Play equipment
Tennis court
Restrooms
Lighted fields or courts
Improved ballfield
5. If additional expenditure is put into the trail
system, which of the following should result?
Number your choices to indicate the priority of
each, with 1 being the highest priority.
Additional trails in general
Separation of trails by activity types
Access to special activity areas
Improved surfaces
Elimination of conflicting trail activities
Which activities conflict?
7. What recreational opportunities that members of your
household enjoy, are totally missing in the City?
8. If you regularly drive outside of Eagan for recrea-
tional purposes (more than six times a year), what
activities do you seek?
Organized recreation
Picnicking
Skating
Swimming
Cross country skiing
Bicycle trails
Other
9. a. Do you think some of the lakes and ponds in the City should be
improved to provide recreational opportunities.
b. If yes, identify the pond or lake by name or location.
c. What lake or pond activity would you be most interested in? Sailing
Number your choices according to interest. For example, if Canoeing
you are interested in swimming and canoeing, but more interested Swimming
in canoeing than swimming, place a 1 in front of canoeing and Aesthetics
a 2 in front of swimming. Fishing
Other
10. Where should the emphasis of improvements to the City park system Organized recreation program (possible improvements
be placed? Again, number your choices beginning with 1 indicating might be to include more participants, age groups,
the most emphasis. and activities)
Acquiring additional park land
Physical improvements in parks to enable or enhance
specific activities (such as picnic tables, ball -
fields, tennis courts, restrooms, etc.)
Improvement and /or enlargement of trails system
Grooming, maintenance, and landscaping of parks
Park supervision and police surveillance
Other
11. a. Does anyone in your household belong to a country club, health No
spa, racket club or any other facility of this kind or to an Yes
athletic association?
b. If yes, identify which facility or association.
Yes
No
Don't know
12. Which of the following choices describes your household's primary Organized recreation
usage of the parks? If more than one applies, number the choices Unstructured individual activity
according to frequency (1 being most frequent use). Unstructured family activity
13. Specifically, what does your household do for recreation, inside
and outside of parks?
14. Please indicate the categories which represent the ages of the 0 -5
members of your household. Put an (M) in the proper category for 6 -11
each of the males in your household; and an (F) in the proper 12 -17
category for each of the females. (If more than one person fits a 18 -44
category, please indicate this by placing the proper number of 45+
letters in the spaces provided. For example, if there are two
females between 6 and 11 years of age in your household, you
would place FF in that category).
15. a. Because recreation needs may vary greatly from neighborhood to
neighborhood, it is important to know from what area of the City
the responses to this survey are coming. Please fill in your
street address, excluding the last two numbers.
(Example: % 2 XX Lone Oak Road )
b. Do you own or rent your residence?
Please fold, staple or tape closed
and return to:
Own
Rent
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Eagan, MN 55121
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