JuneThe construction of' w Eagan Police
Department build in isawell - underway. Lo-
a on a twenty ' sites to the southea
0e Eagan City's i'all r >luilding repre-
sents an important step'`i the growth of the
City.
Planning for the P4Attilding began in
early 1976. The'Egan'lldilice Department
currently has 18 swor ;80r.cers, which to-
gether with he ncreaebez number of other
City employees fls,,FeLsititMtOd in a serious
lack of space in Odepent in-i1 building. After
consideration of ternatives,
with input from the "� Department and
careful review 'of "thext iitect's (Horne
Architects nc.) VW1TA4nary plans, the City
Council acceptecrl final approval
to the construction. An,,qgfficial ground-
breaking ceremony rc was'on November 11,
and it is ex Acted "cted th building will be
completed by June,' 1978.
Anticipated 'cost otthis new building is
$490,000. There wi1l6,000 sq. ft. of
floor space, with 't h& ment and first
floor containing'titab0. the dispatcher
room, two holding'00004,. and rooms for evi-
dence storage ,anoroff/Oer, training.
The coq of this pet` will be paid
h the use of Revenue Sharing
which ° the ~'Cityi't" ' recieved in recent
years. The building has been designed with
the potential for expansion (both another
story and an addition to the side) if neces-
sary to accomodate future needs such as a new
Council Chamber and additional space for
City offices. Additional land is also avail-
able on this site for the possible construc-
tion of a fire station, community center,
library, or other municipal buildings.
NEW POLICE BUILDING+ FOR,EAGAN
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
For questions regarding
Meeting Agendas -
Council decisions -
Ordinances - Call 454 -8100
Sewer & Water Bills -
Building Inspections -
General Information
For questions regarding
Snow Plowing - Call 454 -5220
Street Maintenance -
estions regarding
rk Programs -
Ice Skating Schedules -Call 454 -7802
Police, Fire, Rescue Emergency -Call 454 -3700
CITY EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
An important element in the provision of
unicipal services is the equipment used by City
mployees. Listed here are some of the larger
pieces of equipment which the City of Ea ai ,
purchased in recent months.
Earlier this year, a Tandom 8000 truck was
acquired for Public Works to be used in hauling
and snow plowing. The City has also purchased
a one -ton asphalt roller for street repair, and
has on order a 21 -ton truck for road maintenance
work.
The Park Department has added a number of
items, including a one -ton maintenance truck, a
3/4 ton pick -up, plus sweeper and snow blower
attachments, a grass mower, and a striping
machine for use on playing fields.
The Police Department has purchased an
additional squad car this year, and replaced
three existing cars. It also has acquired a
mobile radar unit.
Finally, a major investment for the City was
the aerial ladder truck to be used by the
Volunteer Fire Department.
During 1978, a 5 -year Capital Improvement
Program will be prepared for the City. Updated
annually, the CIP allows for better planning of
public improvements and major equipment purchases
in line with budgetary considerations.
HISTORY OF EAGAN TO BE WRITTEN. ,
A brief history of Eagan has been included
in the 1978 Eagan Directory which will be distri-
buted this spring. This short write -up was
designed to provide a general overview of
Eagan's history, particularly for newer residents.
In addition, a much more detailed and com-
prehensive history of Eagan will be prepared in
the coming months. The City has hired an indi-
vidual through the CETA program to work on the
research and writing of this document. Also,
a citizen's committee will be appointed to help
give direction to the project so that the final
document will be as complete as possible.
Individuals interested in serving on this com-
mittee should contact the City Administrator.
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Ambulance service for Eagan residents is
provided through an arrangement with Divine
Redeemer Hospital in South St. Paul. Residents
in need of emergency ambulance service should
call 454 -3700. Members of the Eagan Volunteer
Fire Department with training in fi- 1 e3. r
respond to these calls. t