Eagan News - May 1985EAGAN NEWS
CITY OF EAGAN
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Phone: 454-8100
May 1985
Volume 8 No.1
THE LONE OAKTREE...THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
Happy 125th Birthday,
Eagan!
1985 is Eagan's 125th birthday and everyone is invited to the birthday parties! And
parties there will be! The theme of the entire Fourth of July weekend will be "Happy
125th Birthday, Eagan!" and plans are also underway for another major birthday event
to be held in the late fall.
Members of the Eagan City Celebration Committee, appointed by the City Council to
design and organize events, have announced the schedule of events to be held during
the Fourth of Ju Iyweekend. On Thursday, JuIy4, the traditional parade will be held and
entries are encouraged to utilize the happy birthday theme. A carnival and community
booths will be set up at Rahn Park and will operate throughout the weekend. Fire-
works are planned for dusk of that evening.
Major events are also planned for Saturday, July 6. A community -wide turkey roast
picnic will be held at Rahn Park beginning about 2:30 p.m. and lasting until 7:30 or
until all the turkey is served. In addition to specially roasted turkey, the menu will
include baked potatoes, rolls and coleslaw. For dessert, pieces will be served from a
giant Eagan birthday cake.
The Eclectic Company, a musical group, will provide entertainment the evening of the
6th. Mayor Blomquist and members of the City Council will be on hand and will present
certificates to volunteers who serve on various City commissions. A second fireworks
presentation will provide the exciting finale for the evening.
Residents of Eagan who are interested in helping with the celebration events should
contact the Eagan Municipal Center, 454-8100, to volunteer their services. Be sure to
watch the local newspapers for more details concerning the festive Fourth of July
birthday weekend as those dates draw near.
Members of the committee include Chairperson LarryWenzel representing the Eagan
Chamber of Commerce; Vice Chairperson Sandra Masin, who isa resident representa-
tive; Treasurer Rick Bertz representing the Minnesota Valley Exchange Club; resident
representatives Carol Bergh, John McElligott, Rod Smith and MaryVoracek; Brad Ben-
zick representing the Optimists; Bruce Harries representing the Eagan Jaycees; Ken
Ketcham representing the Eagan Lions; Don Klober representing the 4th of July
Association; Reverend Loren Nelson representing the Ministerial Association; and
Bob Treichel representing the Volunteer Fire Department. City Councilmember Ted
Wachter is the City Council's liaison to the committee.
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INSIDE
Bicycle Safety Program
Eagan History Book.: 2'
Park Development . . 3
Library Events . " 4
Summer Recreation Programs .... 5'
CITY ELECTION
The 1985 municipal election for the City
of Eagan has been scheduled for Tues-
day, November 5. The terms of Mayor
Bea Blomquist, Councilmember Thomas
Egan and Councilmember Jerry Thomas
expire December 31, 1985, and these
positions will be on the ballot.
Under the government system adopted
by the City of Eagan the mayor serves a
two-year term and the four councilmem-
bers each serve four-year terms which
are staggered so that two councilmem-
bers are elected in each municipal elec-
tion. Day to day management of City
offices is conducted by the CityAdminis-
trator.
Tuesday, September 24, is the first day
to file for mayor or councilmember and
the last day is Tuesday, October 8. The
filing fee is five dollars and must be paid
to the City Clerk at the time of filing. The
winning candidates will take office
January 1, 1986.
CITY OF EAGAN
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Bea Blomquist
Councilmembers
Thomas Egan James Smith
Jerry Thomas Ted Wachter
EAGAN BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM EXPANDS IN 1985
The Eagan Police Department will be adding a full-time Bicycle Patrol Cadet to
its staff this summer as a part of its Bicycle Safety Program. The department will
fund the temporary position through a grant it has received from the University
of Minnesota Agriculture Extension Service. Eagan was among 19 Minnesota
cities receiving funds in this grant program.
In the past, Bicycle Safety Program Director, Officer Larry Billmeyer, has par-
ticipated with the local schools and communiity groups to educate young peo-
ple in safe bicycle operation. Program activities have included classroom
demonstrations, bicycle rodeos, and equipment safety inspections. The addi-
tion of the Cadet will allow the program to be expanded to include a regularbicy-
cle patrol, a system for bicycle registrations and more presentation
opportunities.
The Bicycle Patrol Cadet will patrol the City streets and bike paths. The duty will
add an enforcement side to the program's educational focus. The cadet will be
able to issue written warnings, but this will only be done as a part of the larger
purpose of encouraging safe bicycle operation by riders in our City.
In addition, the cadet will assist Jan Quale, the City's Deputy Bicycle Registar, in
the registration of bicycles in the community. By registering a bicycle with the
State of Minnesota, the owner.
1. Improves the chance of its recovery, if stolen;
2. Contributes to the development of bicycling facilities in Minnesota; and
2. Provides a means of identifying children, if injured in an accident.
The Eagan Police Department is pleased to be able to add this service for the
community. If you have questions about the program, bicycle registration or
presentations for your neighborhood or group, please contact the Eagan Bicy-
cle Safety Program at 454-3700. As always, the Eagan Police Department
hopes you have a safe bicycling season.
BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING
The City would like to remind all property owners that there are certain specific restric-
tions as to what landscaping can be performed within public rights-of-way. Of par-
ticular concern is the public boulevard area which is located from the back of curbing to
your property line (approximately 13 feet).
Although lawn areas may extend all the way to curb line and are subsequently main-
tained by the property owner, this boulevard area is public right-of-way reserved solely
for the installation of public utilities, snow storage and mail boxes provided they are
installed by the homeowner in accordance with Federal specifications as provided by
the local post office.
Any other structure or obstruction installed by the homeowner is in violation of City
ordinance. If any homeowner presently has an obstruction located within public right-
of-way, the City requests that he remove it as soon as possible so that you will not be in
violation of an existing City ordinance. The Engineering Division of the Public Works
Department (454-8100) is available to answer any questions property owners may
have.
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CITY HISTORY BOOK
The Eagan history book is presently in
the final stages of publication and will
be available for purchase beginning the
Fourth of July weekend. Titled "Lone
Oak Years," the book is a collection of
facts, remembrances, stories, pictures
and maps which present the history of
Eagan and the area from earliest times.
Viking Press is publishing the 260 page
volume which includes over 150 his-
toric photographs. The book was edited
by Lisa Fleming from material collected
by the Eagan History Committee.
The committee began assembling the
material in 1978. Appointed by the City
Council, the first chairman of the com-
mittee was the late Herb Polzin, Eagan's
first mayor, to whom the book is
dedicated.
The second chairman of the committee
is Francis Dembroski. As the forward of
the book states, his "perserverence in
researching hundreds of sources,
seeking photographs and organizing
materials gave the book its shape
and scope."
Other members of the committee who
spent many hours contacting and inter-
viewing long-time residents of Eagan
include Arnold Carlson, James Diffley,
Elizabeth Kennealy, Art Rahn, Rodger
Slater and Alyce Bolke.
The price of the book will be $8.95.
Copies will be available for purchase at
the City Celebration events during the
Fourth of July weekend and also at the
Eagan Municipal Center.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
HOST CABLE TV PROGRAM
Eagan City Administrator Tom Hedges
will be featured in a regular Burnsville/
Eagan cable, local access television
program in the near future. Mr. Hedges
has expressed enthusiasm for the oppor-
tunity to use this medium to keep
residents in touch with their city and
its government.
There are numerous areas which could
be the focus of different program
segments. In order to make the show
more interesting to Eagan citizens, Mr.
Hedges would appreciate their assis-
tance
ssistance in suggesting topics about Eagan
and its government which they woulds'
like to see presented.
Please mail program topic suggestions
to: Local Access Suggestions
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
PARK DEVELOPMENT
GOING STRONG!
'ark development activities are begin -
ling to progress at a rapid rate as a
esult of last years successful passage
)f the parks bond referendum. Already
:ompleted are the lighting and improve-
nent contract for Northview Park, ten -
court repair, and playground equip-
nent installation at four locations.
3rading at Rahn Athletic Fields was
)egun last fall with seeding to be com-
)leted by mid -summer this year.
)etail plans and specifications were
)repared for four parks and contracts
)id and awarded for construction to
)egin this spring. This $500,000 con-
ract will provide for all grading, utilities,
)arking lots, seed and sod.
Nhile construction continues on these
our parks, other parks are entering the
Jetail design stage in anticipation of
uture construction contracts. Obviously,
:he Advisory Parks & Recreation Com-
Tnission and City staff are and will be
kept busy with the development of our
City parks.
DISPLAY YOUR
HOUSE NUMBER
Please help your Fire and Police
Departments locate your home in
case of emergency!
In emergency situations, seconds can
mean life or death for the persons con-
cerned, but countless seconds can be
wasted by police, fire or paramedic per-
sonnel responding to an emergency
call if they cannot quickly and easily
locate the address at which the
emergency is located.
The Eagan City Code requires that any
building fronting upon any street or
avenue have house numbers clearly
displayed on the street side of the
building. The numbers shall be a mini-
mum of three (3) inches high and in a
color contrasting with its background.
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 being
hidden by landscaping or other obstruc-
tions? If you live in a townhouse or mul-
tiple 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 important
that they be able to locate it as quickly
as possible.
LOGO CONTEST WINNERS
Winners in the City Celebration Logo Contest have been selected. The City Celebra-
tion Committee sponsored the contest in order to find a logo to symbolize the 125th
birthday of the City of Eagan.
The overall winner was also the winner in the 12 to 18 years of age category. He is
Bret Meier of Eagan. Meier is a student at Rosemount High School. His logo design
will be used on posters and other materials used to commemorate Eagan's
birthday.
A logo submitted by Connie Larson of Eagan was selected as the winner of the 19
years of age and over category. And the design of Alison Koch of Inver Grove Heights
was selcted from the 11 years and younger group. Alison is a student at
Northview School.
Honorable mentions were awarded to Roseann Bour, Stacy Holmen, Nichole
Lambert, Marie Lockrem, Patrick McGowan, Nicholas A. Sanborn, Natascha Son-
derup, and Brian Sportelli in the 11 and under group, and to Kelly Bradach, Brad
Dahlgaard, Laurie McBride, and Michelle Sachs in the 12 to 18 group.
SEWER AND WATER RATE SCHEDULE
Effective as of January 1, 1985, the new City of Eagan sewer and water rate
schedule is as follows. On all quarterly billings, the new rates were in effect or
will take effect for the first full quarter billed after January 1, 1985.
RESIDENTIAL Sanitary Sewer: Minimum 15,000 gallons per
quarter $17.10 and $1.04/1,000 gallons for all
usage over 15,000 gallons based on Winter Quarter
Water Consumption.
Sanitary Sewer only: Residents who are on the
Municipal Sewer System only will be charged
$23.00 per quarter.
Water: Minimum 15,000 gallons perquarter$16.38
and $0.742/1,000 gallons for all usage over
15,000 gallons.
APARTMENTS, Sanitary Sewer: Minimum 15,000 gallons for all
INSTITUTIONAL, usage over 15,000 gallons based on Current Water
COMMERCIAL & Consumption.
INDUSTRIAL Water: Minimum 15,000 gallons $16.38 and
$0.742/1,000 gallons for all usage over 15,000
gallons.
SENIOR CITIZENS, Sewer & Water: Minimum 7,500 gallons per quarter.
RETIRED or DISABLED Sewer based on Winter QuarterWaterConsumption
RESIDENTS with 7,500 gallons minimum.
PLEASE NOTE: All sewer and water utility bills are due on date shown on bill.
A 10% penalty is added to all bills not received by that date. A $5.00 collection
fee will be added to any bill shr—Id it be necessary for a city employee to per-
sonally collect a delinquent bill. If water is turned off because of delinquent
bill, a charge of $10.00 will also be added to the bill.
If you are moving, please notify the Sewer and Water Department (Utility Bill-
ing) at least three days prior to moving date so a final read may be made and a
forwarding address obtained. A $30.00 account deposit is required from every
resident on the municipal sewer and water. Should you move, the deposit is
deducted from your closing bill or your closing bill deducted from the deposit
and the balance forwarded along with a copy of the closing bill.
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�L�IBLRRARY
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Summertime activities at your Eagan Library are planned with your family in
mind. Starting in J unethe tiniest family member at age twowill enjoy attending
storytime and film showings. Children who can read alone can "Enter Worlds
Beyond" by joining the Summer Reading Club between June3 and August 10.
Club members will receive a special button when they join and will be eligible
to attend all programs and activities offered during the summer while improv-
ing their reading skills.
Also, pick up a Summer Schedule of Events which lists other activities through-
out the summer magicians, ventriloquists, live reptiles, musicians, dramatic
folktales, story-tellings, films, crafts, and more!
Something is new in the AV Department: Compact discs are the newest
addition to the Audio Visual Department. Since the compact disc is played bya
laser instead of a stylus, the music is virtually distortion free. Over 100 titles
are available ranging from rock 'n' roll to the classics. Check these out!
A high interest item continues to be video cassettes. New titles arrive regularly
and a current list is available at the audio visual desk. The staff can also assist
you in making a selection for that special occasion or for family viewing.
Homebound Service: Library users who are confined on a temporary or per-
manent basis are discovering that the pleasure of reading does not need to
end. Following a telephone interview with a librarian, a card is made out to the
user and is kept in the library. The materials are checked out on a four-week
loan period and include hardcovers, paperbacks, large print books, maga-
zines, pamphlets and audio cassettes. Requests can be taken or a librarian
can make the selection based upon user's preferences. When materials are
ready they are picked up and delivered by DARTS (Dakota Area Referral and
Transportation for Seniors).
Sunday Browsing: Beginning in 1985, the Eagan Library opened for limited
service on Sundays, January through May, from 1-5 p.m. This time is a favorite
family browsing time and will be resumed in September.
Friends of the Eagan Library: There's always room for more members in
this volunteer organization. Join the Friends and share with others an interest
in books, libraries, and people. Also special activites such as book reviews,
speakers, social events, special displays are presented. On June 22, from 1-4
p.m. the Second Annual Ice Cream Social is planned on the library lawn.
Besides serving America's favorite dessert, the Friends will hold a mini book
sale, hold a drawing and show familymovies continuously throughout the day.
Check the library for more information on how you can become a part of
this organization.
You can find out more about all of these services and 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 am. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday (September
through May) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information, phone 452-
9600.
MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE HOURS
Eagan residents who previously had to travel to either Burnsville or Rosemount in
order to register or license their vehicles can now perform the same task right here in
the City of Eagan.
An official motor vehicle registration center has been established at "Debits &
Credits," 3932 Beau D' Rue Drive in the Cedarvale Highlands. Motor vehicle licenses,
registrations and transfers are available from 8:30 am. to 5:00 p.m. during the summer
months. For information, phone 454-5584.
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STORM WARNINGS
Spring and summer are times when
severe storms and tornadoes are poss-
ible occurrences in Eagan and Dakota
County. The City of Eagan has installed
eight civil defense warning sirens in
the community.
The City of Eagan has decided, along
with the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville,
Lakeville and Rosemount, to activate
the sirens in the event of a severe storm
warning, in addition to activation for
severe thunderstorm, tornadoes 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
into Dakota County. Also, at times, a
storm may already be affecting this area
before a warning is issued by met-
ropolitan sources.
Anyone who hears a warning siren
should tune into one of the major radio
or television stations. Do not phone
the police dispatch center unless there
is an actual emergency. Dispatchers
will relay information to the U.S. Weather
Service, which in turn is monitored by all
major radio and TV stations.
FERTILIZER TIPS
Fertilizers should be used very carefully in
order to avoid affecting the water quality in
Eagan's lakes and ponds. Here are a few
tips:
1. Soil testing is the 1st step for serious
lawn care. Call the Soil Testing Labor-
atory at 373-1061. There is a $4 fee.
2. When choosing a fertilizer, the letters
NPKwill be shown on the container anc.
stand for Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium
The percentages of each will be given. It
is recommended that the amount of phos-
phorus (P) never exceed the amount of
Nitrogen (N) by a 4 (N) to 1 ((P) mixture.
3. Look for the letters W.I.N. on the con-
tainer which stands for water insoluble
nitrogen and makes the fertilizer safer
and longer lasting.
4. Apply fertilizer 2 or 3 times a year -once
after first mowing and again in mid-
summer and mid -fall.
5. Allow at least a 10 foot buffer next to
shorelines.
6. Water more often and in lighter amounts;
about a tenth of an inch a day.
7. Read instructions carefully.
8. Lake shore residents should keep leaves
raked and never rake them into the
water.
The City of Eagan cares about the quality
its lakes and ponds and hopes that the
residents share these concerns.
PARKS & RECREATION
SUMMER PROGRAMS
SUMMER IN THE PARK
Summer In The Park is an afternoon play-
ground program for children who have
completed kindergarten through age 12.
Activities include games, crafts, special
events and field trips.
Dates: June 17 - August 1
(Monday - Thursday)
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: The program is free, however,
there is a charge for field trips.
Locations:
Rahn Park- Sandstone Drive,
west of Rahn School.
Carnelian Park -Carnelian Lane
at Blackhawk Road.
Woodhaven Park- Gold Trail,
southeast of Beau D' Rue Drive.
Ridgecliff Park - Covington
Lane, west of Johnny Cake
Ridge Road.
Oak Chase Park- Oak Chase
Road at Wilderness Run Road.
Evergreen Park- Walfrid Street
to Lodgepole Drive.
Blackhawk Park - Riverton
Avenue.
Registration is at the park during the
first week of the program. Additional infor-
mation and field trip registration forms
will be distributed to the children as
they register.
EVENING IN THE PARK
The Department of Parks and Recrea-
tion continues its annual Evening in the
Park series in 1985. With the exception
• of a Saturday, July 6, event in conjunc-
tion with the City Celebration at Rahn
Park, all events occur at Cedar Pond
Park on Wednesday evenings. Shows at
Cedar Pond begin at 7:00 PM. All
events are free of charge. Bring a blan-
ket or lawn chair and the entire family
can enjoy!
June 26: Como Zoo Docents (animals
to see and touch)
July 6: 8:00 p.m. The Eclectic Com-
pany (Rahn Park) (History in
music and song)
July 10: Eagan 4-H Groups (talent,
talent, talent)
July 17: Rosemount Seniors Kitchen
Band (fun and laughter)
July 24: Cinnamon Sticks & Co. Mother
Goose (Especially for children)
July 31: Apple Valley Puppet Wagon
(our old friends return)
In the event of inclement weather, Wed-
nesday performances will move indoors
at the Fire Administration Building,
3795 Pilot Knob Road. No event will
be canceled.
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PRESCHOOL MOVEMENT
The Eagan Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment is offering a program of creative
movement, dance and rhythm for three
and four year olds. Parent observation
days are the first and the last sessions.
Group size is limited.
Location:
Fire Administration Building,
3795 Pilot Knob Road.
Dates: June 17 - July 31
(Mondays & Wednesdays)
Time: Section I
10:15 AM
Section II
11:00 AM
Cost:
$5.00
11:00 AM
11:45 AM
Register: Beginning May 20.
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.
TINY TOTS
Again this summer, the City of Eagan is
offering "Tiny Tots Recreational Activities"
for children ages 3, 4 and 5. The
children participate in games, songs,
crafts, supervised playground play
and more.
Locations:
Pilot Knob School - Lone Oak Rd.
Section I
Mondays & Wednesdays
Section 11
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Rahn Park on Sandstone Drive
Section III
Mondays & Wednesdays
Section IV
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates:
Time:
Cost:
June 17 - August 1
10:00 AM - Noon
$25.00
Group size is limited.
WAGONFUL O'FUN
The Eagan Parks and Recreation
Department has a mobile trailer that
visits neighborhood parks bringing rec-
reational staff, crafts, games and spe-
cial events to the neighborhood. The
program is for children who have com-
pleted kindergarten through age 12.
Dates: June 17 - August 1
Locations:
10:00 AM - Noon
Monday: Lexington Park
Tuesday: Pilot Knob School Play-
ground
Wednesday: Lexington Park
Thursday. Meadowland Park
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Monday: Lakeside Park
Tuesday: Bur Oaks
Wednesday: Lakeside Park
Thursday: Coachman Park
Cost: The program is free except
for a fee for one field trip
which will be offered.
To register, come to one of the locations
listed above on the day and time given
for that park
FRIDAY FUN AND MORE
"Friday Fun and More" is an expansion of "Friday Fun Day' which was offered
last summer. This is a recreation program for youth ages 10-14. Monday -
Wednesday and Tuesday -Thursday sessions will be offered this summer with
Fridays being trip days for the children at the program sites and for boys and
girls from other neighborhoods. Bus pickups at Pilot Knob School and the
Fire Administration Building are set for the convenience of youths who live in
the north and central areas of the city.
Dates: June 17 - August 1
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Locations:
Mondays & Wednesdays
1. Rahn Park -
Sandstone Drive
II. Oak Chase Park -
Oak Chase Rd. at Wilder-
ness Run Rd.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
III. Carnelian Park -
Carnelian Lane at Black -
hawk Rd.
IV. Evergreen Park-
Lodgepole Dr.
Registration Fee: $5.00
Registration begins May 20 at the
Eagan Municipal Center. Regis-
trations for the chaperoned field
trips will be accepted at the same
time. Parent or guardian permission
slips will be required.
Friday Fun Fieldtrips
1. Amusement City
June 21 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Activities include go-carts, minia-
ture golf, batting cages, and
bumper -boats.
Cost:
$1.50 for the bus. Registrants will
need to bring money forthe activi-
ties and for concessions.
(Approximately $5.00.)
2. Wagon Wheels Stables
June 2812:00- 3:00 PM
Activities will be a cookout, hay -
ride, volleyball and horseshoes.
Cost: $6.00
3. Sleepout at Sacajawea on Pilot
Knob Road.
July 12, 5:30 PM, until July 13,
10:00 AM
Cost:
$5.00 Parents should provide
transportation to and from Camp
Sacajawea
4. Swimming at Schultz Lake
Beach
June 19 Noon - 3:00
Cost:
$1.50. Bring a sack lunch; soft
drinks provided.
5. Wacky Olympics at Rahn Park
July 26 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Cost: $1.50
The deadline for Amusement City
and Wagon Wheels Stables is
June 14. Deadline for the re-
mainder of the field trips is July 2.
Bus pickups, except for Camp Saca-
jawea, will be at Pilot Knob School,
Fire Administration Building, Oak
Chase Park, Evergreen Park, Car-
nelian Park and Rahn Park
DON'TS IN A PARK
Perhaps everyone has seen the cartoon of a child walking through a city park only t<
read signs saying "STAY OFF THE GRASS", "DON'T LITTER", "DON'T PICK THE
FLOWERS", "ENJOY YOUR CITY PARK". The meaning is ... Look at your park bu
don't touch.
Parks in the City of Eagan are developed to be used. You are encouraged to run an(
play on a play field, to test the challenge of your playground equipment, to pack a pic
nic lunch and go to your park and to take pride in your neighborhood park facility.
At the same time, it is anticipated that you recognize how your neighborhood park is
vulnerable to activites that destroy, deface, create a nuisance or are thoughtless o
other park users.
Would you applaud the racing of motorcycles or three wheelers in the yard of you
home? Would you encourage spray paint graffiti on your backyard swing set? Do yon
find a neighborhood dog relieving itself in your yard acceptable? Do you invite stranger
to hit golf balls off your lawn or to throw litter and broken glass onto your patio? Then
activities are not acceptable in City parks either.
"Enjoy Your City Parks"
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"PICNIC KITS"
The City of Eagan Parks & Recreation
Department will again offer"picnic kits"
as a service to the community. To
arrange for any of the following "picnic
kits" call Parks & Recreation at 454-
8100, at least one week prior to the
event:
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 per-
mit to use the park.
2. At a private home: portable volleyball
standards can be delivered and pic-
ked up by the City. The volleyball net
and ball are to be picked up at the
Public Works Garage, 3501 Coach-
man Road, between the hours of 7
AM and 3:30 PM by the user. A $3.00
fee will be charged.
3. For group gatherings, a more exten-
sive "picnic kit" is available. It includes
horse shoes, bocce ball and badmin-
ton equipment in addition to a volley-
ball and net A fee of $5.00 is charged
at the time the equipment is picked
up at the Public Works Garage.
4. New to the Parks & Recreation Depart-
ment's"picnic kit" plans this year is a
chuckwagon charcoal cooker. This
trailer mounted covered cooker is
ideal for large group gatherings.
Dozens of brats, hot dogs and ham-
burgers can be prepared at one time.
The chuckwagon requires a 178 ball
hitch for towing. A fee of $15.00 is
charged.
5. Also new for 1985 is the Depart-
ment's tent canopy. Reservations for
use of the canopy require two weeks
advance notice. A rental fee of $50.00
is charged. This fee is to be paid at
the Municipal Center one week prior
to the event in order that main-
tenance arrangements can be made.
TENNIS LESSONS
The Department of Parks & Recreation offers tennis lessons for youths ages 10
and older and for adults. Classes have been scheduled for beginners, advan-
ced beginners and intermediates. This orderly progression of instruction pro-
vides a challenge to those who have never played tennis as well as for those
who "play at the game".
The summers lessons are divided into two, three-week sessions. Session I
begins the week of June 17, Session II the week of July 15, 1985.
Each class meets for six (6) one hour lessons, scheduled twice a week for 3
weeks. Classes canceled due to rain are rescheduled for make-up by the
instructor. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction. Class mem-
bers are to provide their own rackets, practice balls are furnished.
Class Fee: $10.00
Registration Deadline:
Session I, June 14, 1985
Session 11, July 12, 1985
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EAGANETTES
Eaganettes - "Fun with Dance" is a pro-
gram of dance and aerobics for boys
and girls ages 5-12. Two special activit-
ies are a part of this program. They are:
Marching in the Eagan 4th of July
Parade and a recital.
Dates: June 17 - August 1
Times: 1:00 - 2:00 PM for the ages of
5-7.
2:00 - 3:30 PM for the ages of
8-12.
Locations:
Cedar School on Mondays &
Wednesdays.
Pilot Knob School on Tuesdays
& Thursdays.
Cost: $5.00
Registration is the first two weeks of
class at the lesson site, but will be
closed the remainder of the session.
SOFTBALL FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
The Eagan Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment is offering a softball program for
girls and boys ages 8 and 9. The pro-
gram is for girls who need more work on
the fundamentals of softball and for
boys who prefer a less competitive
softball experience. Children should
furnish their own gloves.
Locations:
Pilot Knob School on Mondays
& Wednesdays.
Rahn Park #3 Ballfield on
Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Dates: June 17 - August 1
Time: 11:00 AM - Noon
Cost: $8.00
Registration begins May 20.
GOLF LESSONS FOR ADULTS
The Parks and Recreation Department
offers golf lessons for adult beginners.
Group size is limited to allow for individual
instruction. The lessons consist of six
(6) one-hour sessions. Each scheduled
class meets twice a week for 3 weeks.
Class members are to furnish their
own clubs.
Classes will meet at George's Driving
Range, 2341 Highway 55.
In addition to the registration fee, cost
will be incurred at the driving range for
practice balls.
Lessons postponed due to rain will be
rescheduled by the instructor.
Session I - Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 18 - July 9
Section 1 - 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Section 2 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Section 3 - 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Session II - Tuesdays & Thursdays
July 16 - August 1
Section 1 - 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Section 2 - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Section 3 - 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00
Registration begins May 20, 1985.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
May 20, 1985, is the opening date
for, registration for all summer pro-
grams sponsored by the Eagan
Department of Parks and Recrea-
tion. Registrations are accepted in
person or by mail at the Eagan
Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob
Road. Office hours are 8:00 AM -
4:30 PM for in-person registration.
Please Note: Registrations for
several of the programs offered for
children are taken at the time of the
activity.
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.
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The Eagan City Newspaper is dis-
tributed three times a year as a
public service by the Eagan City
Council. The newsletter is spon-
sored by the Public Relations Com-
mittee and prepared through the
office of the City Administrator.
ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE
The Recreation Departments of Apple
Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville and
Rosemount are forming an adult soccer
league for play this summer. Games will
be played on Sunday evenings with a
tentative starting date of June 9, 1985.
Individuals who have a team are en-
couraged to call the Parks & Recreation
Department prior to May 31 in order to
receive all pertinent roster and pro-
cedural information. Prospective Eagan
teams should call 454-8100.
RECREATIONAL T -BALL
Recreational T -Ball is a softball program
for children ages 6 and 7. The emphasis
is on learning skills.
Locations:
Pilot Knob School on Mondays
& Wednesdays.
Rahn Park #3 Ballfield on
Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Dates: June 17 - August 1
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Cost: $8.00
Registration begins May 20.
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.