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1989-03 Eagan News & Discover Us
r •1 EAGAN NEWS 1 CITY OF EAGAN < <r 11� MARCH 1989 3830 Pilot Knob Road �� `� Volume 12 No. 1 L Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: 454-8100 THE LONE OAK TREE .... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY HERO THE EAGAN CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM BEGINS MARCH 13 The City of Eagan kicks off HERO, its curbside recycling program, on Mon- day, March 13, 1989. The program, which requires licensed refuse haulers to offer curbside recycling service to all single family, duplex and fourplex households, gives Eagan residents a convenient, environmentally sound alternative to the costs and problems of solid waste disposal. By participating in the program, every Eagan resident can Help Eagan Recycling Operate and be a HERO. Under the program, haulers are required to accept beverage cans, glass and newsprint which residents separate into containers and place at the curb with the regular refuse. Haulers may accept additional materials and will inform their cus- tomers if they do. Haulers must also offer volume based fees which price their ser- vice on the basis of the amount collected. If residents are able to recycle enough wastes, they may be eligible for a lower refuse collection rate. If your hauler has. not made recycling or volume based fees available to you, contact the hauler or the City for more information. Another aspect of the program is that all wastes and recyclables in a neighbor- hood will be collected on the same day regardless of which hauler is providing the service. All haulers are required to switch their routes to correspond with these collection days. The three daily hauling districts are: • Monday: West of Lexington Avenue, North of Diffley Road • Wednesday: West of Lexington Avenue, South of Diffley Road ■ Friday: East of Lexington Avenue Through the HERO program, the City encourages residents to Hit Eagan's Recy- cling Objectives. In 1989, that amounts to 9% of the residential waste stream or ap- proximately 1750 tons of material. The ob- jective can be met, but only if every household actively participates. The City and the haulers will continue to provide information about the HERO Program. If you have questions or com- ments concerning the program, contact your regular hauler or the Eagan HERO staff at 454-8100. CASH FOR TRASH LOTTERY As a special incentive in the first years of the HERO Program, the City is sponsoring a "Cash for Trash" lot- tery. Each week, a residential address will be chosen at random. If the household has set out recyclables by 7:00 a.m. on its collection day that week, the resident will win $100. If not, the cash will be added to the next week's prize, accumulating until there is a winner. For more information on recy- cling and the HERO program, please turn to pages four, five and six inside. CITY OF EAGAN Mayor: Vic Ellison Councilmembers: Thomas Egan Dave Gustafson Pam McCrea Ted Wachter -INSIDE Aircraft Noise.. . �: Park Development: �:3 :: Llhrury News.. : 3 Recycltng-Information ... 4` Compost .Site Opening...: ..6 Ofticer's :Notebook: . 7`:. Cable Corner.. Arbor Day Program, . .10 Public Tree Sale.: .11 Spring Recreation: Programs... A3. CASH FOR TRASH LOTTERY As a special incentive in the first years of the HERO Program, the City is sponsoring a "Cash for Trash" lot- tery. Each week, a residential address will be chosen at random. If the household has set out recyclables by 7:00 a.m. on its collection day that week, the resident will win $100. If not, the cash will be added to the next week's prize, accumulating until there is a winner. For more information on recy- cling and the HERO program, please turn to pages four, five and six inside. CITY OF EAGAN Mayor: Vic Ellison Councilmembers: Thomas Egan Dave Gustafson Pam McCrea Ted Wachter STRATEGIC PLANNING EAGAN'S FUTURE AND HOW TO GET THERE In early February, the Eagan City Council, City Administrator and department heads participated in a two day strategic planning session to envision Eagan's fu- ture and identify goals to achieve the City's priorities. A professional facilitator assisted the Council and management team in an en- vironmental scan, an analysis of community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and the goal setting itself. The session was culminated by a prioritization of the City's primary goals. In coming months, the Council and management team will develop implementation plans for these goals. The session provided a positive first step for future community development. The results of the session and the details of the implementation plans will be ad- dressed in a future newsletter. BUT THERE'S NO BACKUP FOR WATER! Astronauts:`: have backups just in case somethin � oes wrong...:e' P ,. �: �but there s ... no backupfor water! Astronauts in space ace; must; Conserve water. ';If they P run .. out, there's nothing to replace it; We face the same `situation on a ;much larger scale We're living on a spaceship. named:;Earth There's good: news and bad news about this Tle good news is we have plenty of water on earth to meet all of our,needs:. The bad::news ;is::>the .water >: isn't alwa s where we want it OneY art of the count ma `.lie bon `: p ry y .:. e dry while another isover#lowing •• Sometimesrhe weather doesn't cooperate; There's not ;much snow in;the ;; winter or:not much rain: the rest of the year Rivers:shrinks_lake levels drop and the under round water that fills wells recedes. • There's little::.we can: do about the: weather althou : scientist � .... s, aided by satellites and` networks :of powerful computers, are constantly seeking to::un . derstand it But: there's:: plentywe can::do to see :dr thatought doesn't leave::us as` in for water:: These are tires when conservation is essential Everyone has to help After all, :water :is an extremel ivaIuable natural resource: When it" h` r < Y suis ot.. supply, we can't afford to;waste.;it • In fact; we should be: conscious of conserving water everyday- Get in the habit of being water conscious .;Do it all year, every: year Fix drippy faucets :: fast. Don't water::;the lawn more: than it; needs:;: Do o:nl full loads :in the dish :.>: washer or :washin machine. Kee showers short and:tub baths. shallow g P• Do your part :to use water wisely AIRCRAFT NOISE Many residents of northern Eagan have received a letter from the Metropolitan Airports Commission in- dicating that the noise impact adjacent to the industrial corridor may be slight- ly greater from March to June of this year as a result of reconstruction ac- tivity on Runway 4/22. The runway, which lies between St. Paul and Bloomington/Richfield, is more than forty years old and is in serious need of repair. Because 4/22 will be closed during construction, air traffic will only be able to use the parallel runways which lie between Minneapolis and Eagan/Mendota Heights. Because the Eagan/Mendota Heights Corridor is al- ready the most used area adjacent to the airport, the increase in traffic will probably be slight. For the neighbor- hoods affected, however, it will mean few, if any, breaks in the day. The situation will be important for the rest of the community, too. Since traffic will be restricted to the parallel runways from March to June, it will be possible to pinpoint where most over- flights originate. In the months follow- ing the test, residents will be able to compare noise situations and better define which impacts are a conse- quence of parallel runway activity as opposed to crosswind runway activity. Many of the businesses in Eagan depend directly on the airport. The airport's location was one of the key elements in many businesses' decisions to locate in Eagan. But the importance of the airport to the City need not prevent Eagan residents from enjoying their homes. The City and the airport can co -exist in a noise -controlled environment. To do so, the airport must receive input from noise- affected areas. If you are bothered by aircraft noise events, note as much as possible about the time, location, direction of flight and type of aircraft and call: Aircraft Noise Complaints: 726-9411 Airport Control Tower: 726-9255 Address noise correspondence to: Metropolitan Airports Commission, 6040 28th Ave. S., Mpls., MN 55450 Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abate- ment Council, 6040 28th Ave. S., Mpls., MN 55450. PARK DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES Numerous park improvement and development projects will begin this spring, with completion of the Thomas Lake Park Picnic Pavilion at the top of the priority list. This structure, ex- pected to be completed and available July 1st, will accommodate large group picnics or family gatherings. The addition of parking lot light- ing, signage and landscaping will also take place this year at Thomas Lake. Tennis court construction will be started at two park sites. Courts at Northview Park are being done co- operatively with School District #196. Installation of two courts at Bur Oaks Park is also expected. Bur Oaks will also have a parking lot installed along with fine grading and seeding of the northwest park area. Play equipment is scheduled to be ordered and installed in several parks, including Trapp Farm, Kettle and O'Leary. Some of the other park projects in- clude landscaping and tree planting at several park locations, skating rink con- struction at Bridle Ridge and trail con- struction at Trapp and Thomas Lake Parks. Many other parks are also planned to have improvements in order to meet the residents' requests eq ests for recreational and park services. The Eagan News is distributed four times a year as a public ser- vice by the Eagan City Council. The newsletter is prepared through the office of the City Administrator. YOUR LIBRARY CHECK`IT OUT GROWTH` REPORT Since .1983, more and more'Eagan. residents .... discovered the true value: of library service Compiling statistical reports :for 1988, a short five ears after the and o y gr penmg o :# a Wescott Ia rary, some uiteresting facts emerge The Wescott Library has the most young patrons in comparison to the total library system circulation; and these young people are finding: recrea tional reading materials at the public library that they vivant ad need:to find; Wescott circulates;: more easies, board books, hardcover juvenile fiction and new: books thanother libraries in` the system. Figures::for the oast quarter :of 1988::show :that :a. high percentage of :the total circulation of the. `Wescott.:: Library is generated from:' the juvenile area These figures, October 48 6%, November 46 8%, and December:: 42 4% represent a :total number of books checked out: (20,816, 19;635 and 14,551) respectively. Total; circulation at the Wescott L brary for 198$ was 482;906 as compared to 4141,122 rn 1987 :: PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOG Since the first -of the year, Public Access Catakgs:(PACs). have provided -: information;: to library users which :had•previously been available on microfiche To make this service more `accessible, several terminals are lo:= sated m theWescott Library so waiting:to be helped is: nota :problem Sear= chess no longer will need to know the::: exact : subject heading used: by the library and will have success finding help using part of :a title or subject mation The PACs:will provide even more than the traditional information ex= pected about books, recordings; films, videos, and >magazines .within the ;: library system, and they're easy to:use. The information on the PAC is up to- theininute and is a: major .advance for library users. Many who come to library will be able to use the:::terminals with no assistance; however, a librarian is:always available to give instructions on use BOOKS ON TAPE Through a generous gift from the Eagan Lion's Club, eighteen:books .on tape have been added to the library's collection The :new titles include such recent releases such as Blood Running Cold by::Jonathan Ross, Paper Moner b :Ken Follott r` P estimed Innocent by.:;Scott :Turow .:?Cloak Of darkness b: Helen MacInnes, :and Sparkling Cyanide: by Agatha Christie :A complete list can be Seen:.:on the PAC `screen: This is a o ular service' rovided: b our hbr es eciall ::Co those people who spend. time tn.:;thcir cars or who prefer to keep :up with the latest ; book while doing ;something else We salute : the Eagan Lion's Club for its generosity WE.. SCOTT: GALLERY. :displays in the Wescott Gallerywill begia February 21: with art works from and by visually impaired students throughout the county Last year's display included various ;:art forms hammered. copper, mo tic .tile, drawin s aintin and colla e. The show will run throu h:Mar h 1 On A ri1 14 `the beaatiful`:art • works of It r r li odge .C.. owe ..will be: on dis- a . trul : an unve i of the:s rin season .with bri tl colored aintin s of flowers and birds Mr. Crowell s::a welliknown Minnesota artist who: has .had ;: art shows throughout the metro area The Galle iso en duri jibs hours and is located on the • lower level • rY P � az'Y of the library The library isopen Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.ni to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9.00:;a m to::5 30 pm , and Sundays until mid-May, 100 to5:00pm; HE RO I'M:A:: HERO, HE'S A HERO, SHE'S A HERO, WE'RE ALL HEROES WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO BE A HERO, TOO?::::. ...... You may have noticed that the City has been making quite an effort to :' introduce you to the HERO Program lately. Other than being kind of catchy, you may be wondering what HERO actually has Lo::do:;w th::recy ling Well, a lot really. By reducing the amount of material,that...goes ;into.:;:: landfills, we do something pretty Heroic and the City wanted to recognize that fact in its recycling promotions: The HERO isn't anybody in particular. It's every person whG niakes'the ;> little extra .effort necessary to separate before disposing of solid ::waste,'i all of us setting things out at the curb, contributing to paper drives, using the drop off centers and basically reusing materials we might: have :thrown:- `. away...:...... Okay, we can all be HERO'S; but what does HERO ;stand :for? `Just as: the HERO isn't one person, the HERO acronym means a number:: of :things.:;:::;: To begin with, it means Here's Eagan's Recycling Opportunity, a slogan: you may have seen on Our introductory material. It also means Help Eagan. Recycle Often, make it a habit and keep it up. HERO means Hit Eagan's Recycling Objectives: In more poetic moments, it means Heed. Eagan's Recycling Ordinance. And in extremely whimsical moments, it's _;Help Eagan Recycle. -.Or else_ It will probably take on more meanings as the program matures. For the time being, just rememberthat it's you who Helps Eagan Recycling Operate. So congratulations -- and let's:get to work SO WHY SHOULD I RECYCLE? Good question. There are three good answers: COST; CONSCIENCE AND CONVENIENCE. COST - There is no question that the cost of solid waste disposal is going up. Vanishing landfill space and the development of state mandated processing facilities are responsible. Tipping fees (fees charged for landfill disposal) are ex- pected to more than double. As costs rise, residents and businesses will look for reasonable alternatives. The most reasonable of these is recycling. While there are costs associated with curbside recycling, the hauling industry will innovate to avoid tipping fees and make recycling attractive to its customers. As a consequence of this situation and local incentives, most haulers are offer- ing curbside recycling to their customers for free or at a nominal cost. Eagan is also requiring haulers to have volume based fees. If you recycle enough, you may be eligible for a lower cost service level. In addition, the City's "Cash for Trash" program will pay $100 per week to a resident drawn at random if he/she has recycl- ables at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day. If not, the prize accumulates. CONSCIENCE - Recycling is a means of responsible stewardship and conser- vation of our natural resources. It reduces demands on scarce resources and re- quires less energy for processing than do raw materials. It is the opposite of waste and it's just plain smart. Besides, all of your neighbors are probably doing it and you don't want to look like the only one who isn't socially conscious, now do you? CONVENIENCE - Recycling itself is easy, simply a matter of changing your disposal habits slightly and making a choice before throwing recyclables away. Having recycling available at the curb makes it no more difficult than taking out your garbage. Now, all jokes aside, that isn't a very demanding job. Recyclable collection will occur on the same day as your regular refuse pick-up and the City - provided containers make it easy to separate, easy to carry and easy to remember. If you study these reasons and work up a few of your own, you can convince your spouse, neighbors, parents or kids to recycle, while impressing them with your incredible insight into and comprehension of a complex social issue. Not bad, for a program that deals mostly in garbage. CITY FORMS RESIDENTIAL REFUSE AND RECYCLING DISTRICTS The Eagan City Council has ap- proved a plan which requires all refuse, recyclables and yard waste to be collected on the same day of the week in residential neighborhoods. The daily hauling districts are a condition of license for all haulers serv- ing single family, duplex and fourplex households. These haulers may only operate in the districts on the days as- signed, unless an observed holiday falls within the week. Monday: West of Lexington Avenue North of Diffley Road Wednesday: West of Lexington Avenue South of Diffley Road Friday: East of Lexington Avenue Homeowners can continue to choose which hauler they use. A map illustrating the districts appears below. ;nr �JnJ; l///::// A TIMELY REMINDER!!!! PLEASE CONTINUE TO 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 opera- tions should be removed from this area (fences, landscaping, etc.). Gar- bage awaiting pickup should be set in at least eight feet from the curbline. PLEASE BE SURE THAT RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS ARE ALSO SET IN AT LEAST EIGHT FEET FROM THE CURBLINE. As in the past, mailboxes should be installed 48" above the street level and should not extend beyond the back of the curb. Your attention and cooperation will help to assure that our City-wide recycling effort will be successful. THANKS!!! CAN I CONTINUE TO USE DROP-OFF CENTERS? Curbside recycling is available to you as a convenient service, but it is not mandatory. If you wish to redeem your recycl- ables or contribute them to a scout, church or service organization program, you may. Any way you reduce, reuse or recycle your wastes helps the program. SO I HAVE THESE CONTAINERS, NOW WHAT DO I DO? If you live in a single family, duplex or fourplex home, you have probably received a set of recyclable containers at your doorstep. Over 11,000 of the containers, designed to make curbside recycling more convenient for residents, were distributed to Eagan households between February 27 and March 11. Each set of containers should have contained a "How To" manual describing the program requirements and a pair of identification stickers. If either were missing, contact the HERO staff for more. Place the containers in your garage, mud room, pantry or other convenient location. Some people use them every time they throw a can or bottle away. Others save materials in a special bag or basket and empty it into the container as necessary. Develop a system that works for you. Then use the containers as an alternative to ordinary disposal. Acceptable materials and their preparation are outlined below: Beverage Cans • Aluminum and steel pull tab cans only, such as those used for pop and beer. NO steel/tin food cans. • Place in the designated container, crushing is optional. Glass • Clear, brown and green bottles and jars only. NO plate glass, ceramics or mirrors. • Remove lids, caps and all plastic or metal rings. Do not break glass and separate it by color. Rinsmg is optional and there is no need to remove labels. Place m the designated container. Newsprint • Newspapers only. NO magazines, junk mail, cardboard or other paper. • Place in grocery bags or tie in bundles. Place on top of or beside the recy- cling containers. On your garbage collection day, place the containers at the curb with your regular refuse. That is, except during the winter season when all refuse and recycling containers should be placed eight feet behind the curb to avoid being covered or hit during snow plowing. BUT WHAT IF I DIDN'T GET ANY CONTAINERS? Despite the distribution effort, we realize that some households may have been missed. Remember that the program currently is available only to single family, duplex and fourplex households. If you live in such a home and if you did not receive containers, you should contact Eagan's HERO staff at 454-8100 and a set will be delivered to you. I RECYCLE NOW & I HAVE MY HAULER'S RECYCLING CONTAINER If you received a recycling container from your hauler before the HERO Program began, continue to use it until the hauler picks it up. They can be used in other communities. Once it has been picked up, begin using the City provided containers. MULTIFAMILY RECYCLING If you live in a multifamily building larger than a fourplex, you can still recycle. Some complexes have already implemented centralized recycling opportunities for their buildings. If your complex has, you are encouraged to use your program. If your complex has not, you can still recycle by using one of the drop-off locations listed on the next page. The City will be contacting multifamily property associations, owners and managers during 1989 to discuss the development of multifamily recycling oppor- tunities for 1990. If you manage such properties or are an officer of a multifamily homeowners association and wish to know more, contact the HERO staff at 454- 8100. RECYCLING; SITES Several groups :: and businesses: ui and around; Eagan: serve the coin mumty by taking a variety of recycl abhes Eagan .: i residents arc en :` couraged to clip thus list and::make use of : these: waster abatemcit ::::resources in the future RECYC .ARLES Recycle Resources;: 1971 Seneca (Seneca Eagan, Opcn Tues. -Sat:; 9 a.m to 5 p m., 483-8815. REDEMPTION OF ALUMINUM or=STEEL `: BEVERAGE ('ANS, GLASS`& PLASTIC; DROP OFF OF NEWSPRINT & CORRUGATED::: CARDBOARD St John :Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Roa..d, Eagan, Trailer Open Anytime NEWSPAPERS (BAGGEll OR BUNDLED), NO MAGAZINES OR CATALOGS Mt Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Road, Eagan, Noon: to 2 :: 4 p.m , Second Saturday of the . ;Month, 452-4182 GLASS Knutson Recycling Center, 14345•Biscayne Avenue;, Rosemount, 423 2294,:Thursday 8 a. m to 6 :p m, F..riday 8. a m to 3 pm , Saturday: 8: a m to 130 pm ALUMINUM, GLASS, NEWSPRINT, WASTE OIL, BAT- TERIES.TIRES FOR FEE HOUSEHOLD GQODS Goodwill :Industries, Inc , 2543 Como Avenue, St:: Pau.I, Call for Disposal Information, 64b-2591 .U..SEAB.L..E HOUSEHOLD ITEMS SMALL ELEG"TRICAL '' APPLIANCES,..CLOTHING, :: TOYS,.:SOME RECY.CLABLES SCAVENGING IS ILLEGAL If you are harboring thoughts of driving around town ahead of the gar- bage hauler and collecting redeemable recyclables for fun and profit, forget it. Scavenging is an unattractive word. It is also illegal and will be prosecuted. Recyclables at the curb may only be collected by that resident's licensed recyclable or refuse hauler. Haulers partially support their recyclable opera- tions with the proceeds from more marketable recyclables. Absent those materials, haulers may have to charge more to collect the less marketable recyclables. So, if someone other than your hauler collects your recyclables, con- tact the City immediately. DAKOTA COUNTY SPONSORS LOCAL RECYCLING Much of the funding for the HERO Program and other Eagan waste abatement activities is provided by the Dakota County Commissioners' Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. In many cases, the federal or state govern- ment has mandated an activity for local governments without providing funding for it. This is one instance in which a requirement for action has come with sufficient resources to ac- complish it. The City appreciates this support and will continue to acknowledge the part Dakota County is playing in making recycling possible in Eagan. 6 COMPOST SITE OPENS APRIL 1 The City's Compost Program will be in operation again for drop off of materials beginning on Saturday, April 1. The compost site is located im- mediately south of the Municipal Center at the intersection of Pilot Knob and Wescott Roads. Hours for the site are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from noon to 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. An at- tendent will be on duty. Use of the site at any other time is illegal. The compost program offers an al- ternative means of disposal for yard wastes. It accepts leaves, garden was- tes and grass clippings. These materials decompose in a controlled manner for approximately one year and are available free to the public as a soil builder while quantities last. The program also accepts household quantities of tree branches 1"-6" in diameter. These materials are reduced to wood chips that are also available free to the public. Because. commercial alternatives are available for larger quantities, NO TRUCKS OVER ONE TON will be accepted. Because of the need to chip wood was- tes to make them reuseable, the program accepts NO TWIGS, ROOTS OR BUILDING MATERIALS. As tipping fees increase, the cost of disposing of yard waste will also in- crease. The compost program offers a less expensive, environmentally sensi- tive alternative. Of course the most en- vironmentally sensitive alternative is to mow more frequently and leave clip- pings on the lawn. This practice helps soil hold moisture and results in natural soil building. Regardless of which you choose, remember that any- thing beats land disposal. PARK ORDINANCE With the warmer weather of spring, many residents will soon begin recreating in Eagan's parks. This is also a time when many golfers begin working on their swing or pet owners bring their dogs outdoors for some ex- ercise. The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department wishes to remind park users that the City Park Ordinance prohibits golfmg in City parks. In a park setting the practicing of golf shots can destroy turf and also pose a hazard to other park users. Pet owners are also reminded of the City's ordinance pertaining to the exercising of animals in parks and recreation facilities. Pets running loose can frighten younger children or result in sanitary problems in the parks. For this reason, the City or- diance requires that dogs and cats be kept on a leash not more than six feet in length. Also, pets are not permitted to enter unauthorized areas which in- clude play areas, picnic areas, and park buildings. For a complete copy of the City's Park and Recreation Ordinance, resi- dents may contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 454-8100. CITY TO BENEFIT THROUGH C.O.R.E. PROGRAM The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department was recently notified that it will be receiving a C.O.R.E. grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. C.O.R.E., which stands for Cooperative Opportunities for Resource Enhancements, provides technical and fmancial assistance to local units of government for fisheries and wildlife related projects. Under the program, the City is being awarded a specially designed public fishing pier for Fish Lake Park. The pier, which will be of a "T- shape" design, will measure 84 feet in length and have a 40 foot wide deck at the end. The pier is being granted through the Metropolitan Region of the Department of Natural Resources and is expected to be received in the Spring of 1989. It will be installed on a peninsula just west of the Fish Lake boat launch and will be accessible by hard surface trail. It carries a value of about $20,000. The fishing pier grant follows a previously successful 1988 C.O.R.E. ap- plication in which the City received lake aeration equipment for Fish and Schwanz Lakes. These systems (consisting of a pump, portable baffle sys- tem, and electric components) were used to add oxygen to these lakes during this past winter. This process, known as lake aeration, helps fish to over -winter during periods when ice is very thick or snow conditions are heavy. The value of the aeration systems is about $28,000. OAK WILT Oak Disease is responsible :;for killing large numbers of oaks :in M..innesota each ::year Oak Wilt is :easily identified in Red Oak by- of y of • affected trees These: infected oaks:;are usually completely wilted two weeks after::the symptoms. first appear Trees wilt from the top` down, while the individual:.Ieaves wilt frothm e argins toward the ase .In feetcd white oaks are more resistant tmo the..disease,:: often:surviving;.for ars.;after infestation Oak Wilt is caused::by a fungus This fungus can be spread in two ways::: lj•1Y lost of the spread of Oak Wilt occurs uriderground via grafted root systems Root grafting is: very common :where -trees are growing close together :::However, .trees asmuch as:50 feet: apart may also :be grafted 2) overland spread ofthe:: fungus: is usually caused by insects,: primar ly::picnic.:beetles;::; Picnic beetles carry::the disease;from infected ;to non -in fected trees, gaining access through fresh pruni g wounds Spread :of mfec tion can occur from April through July;: Stopping the spread: of Oak Wilt through root grafting is very :effective and can be done by picchamcal barriersz using a vibratory plow or trencher Barriers in the soil must be positioned outside of the affected tree(s) root ?ohne• :. .::. Overland spread b.. insects can `lie prevented by not =wounding$ trees from April 1 to July 1 If wounding (pruning): is unavoidable, non -toxic tree wound dressing should be applied i-nmediatcly after wounding Winter is. the optional time ©f year to prune oaks;sincc the Picnic Beetles are inactive Asa further precaution, infected Red Oaks on::which spores may form should be:ehminated by debarking, burning,: iurying, or wrapping in 4-6 mil plastic until July ;i V ilting, or: recently wilted, trees musC: not be : t oved:in any form ;(including firewood) to areas: where oak wilt: is not present::: ARBOR Mayor Vic Ellison :and the City Council: have;proclauned May as Arbor Month and Saturday, April 29th, as Arbor Day in the City of Eagan. This year the Eagan Parks.:and Recreation Department: will be: encourag ing the involvement of :City residents ;in arbor activities by focusing on three major programs An Arbor. day;celebration on Saturday,; April 29th, •The Third;•Annual Eagan Tree Sale on. Saturday, May;6th, and • Arbor presentations to the City's eleme atary schools :i Eagan will also bc :receiving its second annual "Tree ;City U S A" award from the. National Arbor Day.; Foundation. The City will be proudly flying its :: arbor flags at the Municipal Center, the Eagan Maintenance Facility an i al Cedar Pond Park The "Tree Ci ' ty" award symbolizes ..Eagan s.; efforts.: to promote landscaping aid beautification m Eagan's diverse; parks. and neigh While the City is taking an many arbor:: related projects this.. year, .it is :: only through the dedicated involvement of all City:: residents that .Eagan can: truly have a successful :;Arbor Day and Arbor Month For this reason, . the Mayor and City:: Council are. ;encouraging residents to loin in this special .:: celebration by .planting: trees 'in the home landscape Trees can `offer many benefits to the home landscape by providing shade, color, and' by attracting backyard; wildlife: and song birds borhoods:::; Trees also represent the best investment':that: a property owner can make to increase the value :of residential property; For instance, a Sugar Maple purchased at the Eagan Tree : Sale will cost; $2000: Within five:: years, the homeowner can expect the tree to increaseto a diameter of about two inches and attain a height of :12 to 15 feet : Under the state's formula, the tree will then have a value of about $ 76 30, offering the homeowner a 381:°f increase: on_ s h er. investment To assist you, here are ,some tips for selecting trees for your home landscape. With few exceptions, almost any species;: of tree:: available at local nhirseries::is well:: suited: for planting : in your:yard ..Among. the most papular. are •• Map16 Hackberry Ginkgo (male only) Kentucky Coffee Tree Ironwood . Pin Linden (basswood) Japanese Tree:Lilac Ohio Buckeye Ash Honey :Locust . Flowering Crab White Oa1e Ail evergreen species:; TIPS ON::TREE PLANTING Once you have made your selections, follow a few simple steps to help en sure better health and growth:of your:trees • :1 Dig` the planting hole about i2 inches deeper.and wider than the root ball or planting po • 2 Amend : the soil before placm it back in the plant g hole::: Do this•. by adding compost.or manure at a 50.% rate:: (The City -offers free compost at its site near the Mumu al Center, P • 3 Prune the tree canopy by`:W to _reduce :the amount of leaf surface This will help the `tree to better :survive the initial shock of transplanting and water;. ciss..._._::........::::::.:..................__................._........................................................::.__............ • 4 Mulch the :base. of the tree with wood: chips or bark.: chips, Tlus:will help to reduce drying out :of the root bail' and rotect the tree from desic •cation: (Wood chips are also available at:the Ciity's compost site.) 10 ARBOR O DAY PROGRAM 1989 Thei C of Eagan aganwillholdits Third Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 29th. T hisP �' Y ears r o am will take place at the newly developed Thomas Lake Community Park on Piot Knob Road. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with an Arbor Day proclamation by the Mayor and guest appearance by a Twin Cities' celebrity. Participants will also be treated to coffee and donuts, free balloons and tree see- dlings, and a surprise appearance Bs P PPe by "Woodley the Owl." Individuals, families, and com- munity organizations are encouraged to join in this special tree planting and community Arbor Day celebration. Participants will not only have fun, but learn something about tree care, while helping to beautify one of Eagan's premier park and recreation facilities. At the end of the program all hard-working tree planters will be given a "free lunch" and have a chance to win a special gift in a prize giveaway. Those wishing to participate in the program are asked to register with the Eagan Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, at 454-8100. For more information about tree planting and tree care, you maywish to contact the following: • Nursery or garden centers • Public Library • University of Minnesota • County Extension Service • Eagan City Forester, 454-5220 THIRD ANNUAL EAGAN TREE SALE The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department will once again be offer- ing trees for sale to Eagan residents this spring. However, due to the over- whelming response of the last two years, the City will be instituting a pre- registration format for this year's sale. Interested residents wishing to pur- chase trees are asked to fill out the registration form on this page and to return it, by mail, to the City of Eagan no later than Friday, March 31st. A random drawing of registration forms will be made by the Eagan Ad- visory Parks and Recreation Commis- sion at their April 6th meeting. The successful registrants will then be notified bymail of thelocation exact and time for pickup of the trees on Saturday, May 6th. This year the City will be offering six varieties of hardwood and evergreen trees. These will include: Sugar Maple, Marshall's Seedless Ash, Little Leaf Linden, Red Splendor Crab, Spring Snow Crab, and Black Hills Spruce. Trees will be sold at wholesale prices, but quantities will be limited to a total of 500 plants. For this reason, a limit of two trees per family will be required. Additional information on the size, prices, and growing habits of the trees can be found elsewhere on this page. Residents desiring additional infor- mation may contact the Eagan City Forester at 454-5220, during regular City hours. f 1 CITY OF EAGAN PUBLIC TREE SALE SATURDAY, MAY 6TH, 1989 TREE SALE REGISTRATION FORM Sugar Maple 8-10 ft. Marshall's Seedless Ash 8-10 ft. Little Leaf Linden 8-10 ft. Red Splendor Crab Spring Snow Crab Black Hills Spruce Name: Address: 6-8 ft. 6-8 ft. 24 inches $20.00 $15.00 $20.00 $20.00 $12.00 $17.50 Indicate Quantity Desired (Limit 2 Per Column) 1st 2nd 3rd Choice Choice Choice Phone: (Home) (Work) Complete this registration form, clip and return to: Tree Sale City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 *NOTE: Registration forms must be received no later than Friday, March 31st. Do not send money with your registration! ADDITIONAL DETAILS: • Registrations will be drawn at random. • Successful registrants will be notified by mail as to the species availability and exact time and location of the tree distribution. • Payment will be made at the time of pick-up; prices include state sales tax. • The tree sale will be limited to a total of 500 trees. • Residents are limited to two trees per family. • While the City assures that these trees came from reputable local nur- series, it does not extend a warranty for replacements. 1 i TREE SALE INFORMATION SHEET SUGAR MAPLE: 50-75 feet. The largest and finest of our native maples. Wonder- ful shade tree. Rich autumn foliage coloring. Very hardy. MARSHALL'S SEEDLESS ASH: 50-60 feet. A native tree with rounded form and dense foliage. Foliage is dark, shiny green and resistant to disease. Very hardy. LITTLE LEAF LINDEN: 35-45 feet. A dense symmetrical tree with glossy small leaves. Splendid for street and residential use. Fragrant flower. Disease free. Very good on poor soils. RED SPLENDOR CRABS: 20-25 feet. Pink flowers. Small bright red fruit. No litter problems. Fruit is picked from tree by birds before it falls. Large, open type of growth. SPRING NG SNOW CRAB: 15-20 2feet. 0 White flowersri b tenfoliage, e fm e rounded shape. Does not set fruit. BLACK HILLS SPRUCE: 35-45 feet. Shapely "Christmas" tree type ornamental, with short, bluish foliage. Shears easily to make specimen type. 11 HERE J RECYCLING SITE Several groups and businesses in and around Eagan. serve the com- m 'ty om-mumty by taking a variety of ecycl- ables Eagan . residents are en- cour age. to..c p s:: list and: make use of these waste abatement: resources in the future.: RECYCLABLES Recycle MN Resources, ... 1971 Seneca (Seneca =& Hwy. 13), Eagan, Open Tues. -Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 483-8815. REDEMPTION OF ALUMINUM or STEEL BEVERAGE CANS, GLASS & PLASTIC; DROP OFF OF NEWSPRINT & CORRUGATED CARDBOARD St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Piot Knob Road, ; Eagan, Trailer Open Anytime. NEWSPAPERS (BAGGED OR BUNDLED), NO MAGAZINES OR CATALOGS Mt Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Road, Eagan, Noon to 2 p.m., Second Saturday of the Month, 452-4182. GLASS Knutson Recycling Center, 14345 Biscayne Avenue, Rosemount, 423- 2294, Thursday 8 am. to 6:p.m.;Friday: 8am:to3 p.m.; Saturday:;:8 a.m. to 130: p.m. : ALUMINUM `GLASS, NEWSPRINT,; WASTE OIL, BAT:;: TERIES, TIRES FOR FEE HQI;J$EHQLD GOODS Goodwill Industries, Inc., 2543 Como Avenue, St Paul, Call : for Disposal Information, 646-259L USEABLE HOUSEHOLD :::: ITEMS, :SMALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES,: CLOTHING, TOYS, SOME RECYCLABLES SCAVENGING IS ILLEGAL If you are harboring thoughts of driving around town ahead of the gar- bage hauler and collecting redeemable recyclables for fun and profit, forget it. Scavenging is an unattractive word. It is also illegal and will be prosecuted. Recyclables at the curb may only be collected by that resident's licensed recyclable or refuse hauler. Haulers partially support their recyclable opera- tions with the proceeds from more marketable recyclables. Absent those materials, haulers may have to charge more to collect the less marketable recyclables. So, if someone other than your hauler collects your recyclables, con- tact the City immediately. DAKOTA COUNTY SPONSORS LOCAL RECYCLING . Much of the funding for the HERO Program and other Eagan waste abatement activities is provided by the Dakota County Commissioners' Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. In many cases, the federal or state govern- ment has mandated an activity for local governments without providing funding for it. This is one instance in which a requirement for action has come with sufficient resources to ac- complish it. The City appreciates this support and will continue to acknowledge the part Dakota County is playing in making recycling possible in Eagan. 6 COMPOST SITE OPENS APRIL 1 The City's Compost Program will be in operation again for drop off of materials beginning on Saturday, April 1. The compost site is located im- mediately south of the Municipal Center at the intersection of Piot Knob and Wescott Roads. Hours for the site are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from noon to 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. An at- tendent will be on duty. Use of the site at any other time is illegal. The compost program offers an al- ternative means of disposal for yard wastes. It accepts leaves, garden was- tes and grass clippings. These materials decompose in a controlled manner for approximately one year and are available free to the public as a soil builder while quantities last. The program also accepts household quantities of tree branches 1"-6" in diameter. These materials are reduced to wood chips that are also available free to the public. Because. commercial alternatives are available for larger quantities, NO TRUCKS OVER ONE TON will be accepted. Because of the need to chip wood was- tes to make them reuseable, the program accepts NO TWIGS, ROOTS OR BUILDING MATERIALS. As tipping fees increase, the cost of disposing of yard waste will also in- crease. The compost program offers a less expensive, environmentally sensi- tive alternative. Of course the most en- vironmentally sensitive alternative is to mow more frequently and leave clip- pings on the lawn. This practice helps soil hold moisture and results in natural soil building. Regardless of which you choose, remember that any- thing beats land disposal. MWCC SETS UP ODOR RESPONSE LINE In an effort to respond to resi- dents' concerns about unpleasant odors coming from Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) facilities in Eagan, the MWCC has set up a special telephone line. You can report odors by calling 290-6757, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A professionally -trained answering service operator will take your call, putting an investigation of the com- plaint into motion. An MWCC employee will call you back by the end of the next day. MWCC ODOR RESPONSE LINE 290-6757. LICENSE YOUR DOG! Failure to license your dog is a misdemeanor. All licenses were due February 20, 1989. The City of Eagan is actively en- forcing citations for unlicensed dogs. Dog licenses can be obtained at the Eagan Municipal Center. Owners should bring proof of current rabies vaccination. Remember, not only does licens- ing help in finding the owner of a lost pet, but it also protects you and your family by reducing the number of rabies problems resulting from dog bites. Allowing a dog to run loose is also a misdemeanor. Citations will be is- sued when a loose dog is picked up by the Police Department and taken to the City Pound. For information regarding licens- ing, call the Eagan Municipal Center at 454-8100. For information regard- ing animal control, call the Animal. Control Officer at 454-3900. �FICER'S N+�TE�3C)OK:: ' By SerSeant John Stev�nspn, Eagan Police Diepartmertt Spring time is arriuuig and many :famihes: wilt` soon take to rhe trails and roads on bicycles "Biking" can and should be a safe and ;enjoyable way to travel, for adultsand yr ungsters ahke Educate your: kids in the ways of:safe .: After .your child had learned to balance and pedal, immediately teach hiim or her basic:: traffic: skills `Remember, in a short. time::(s)he will be using the same roads as those much larger cars and trucks Minnesota Law says a bicyclist must obey the : same regulations as car drivers when using public streets and roads :There;:are also additional laws and rules of the road that apply specifically to bicycle riders indicates Min nesota Law) :.: R.ide with traffic, keeping to the right, as chose to the curb or side: of the road as;possible:*.. But watch for street>drains and other wheel obstructions: 2 .: Never aide after dark unless your bike has a headlight and taiIliglt or a reflector. and at least 20. square:: inches: of reflectorization on each side of the bicycle or operator 3 ;:;Obey all traffic laws, aigns and signals * ; 4 ;:Keep brakes, steering mechanism, horn and other afety devices in good:: working order 5.,;::Carry .only fhe: number of persons for whirl the bicycle has seats 6.:Learn:and use.::the correct hand signals for turns and stops 7 :; Ncverhitch on to a truck, car or other moving vehicle speed, race :or weave in. and :out of araffic.• 9 Ride in single. file for: safety: and never more thanIwo abreast * 10. Avoid busystreets 'Be alert for -danger Never expect other drivers to• : see you oir obeyahe rules 11. Keep:both hands onthe.handle bars, except to.:s gnal.a turn or stop Carry packages: only in a. bicycle basket; package rack or a hackpack:. 12. Always stop when coming out of a; driveway or alley into :the street Yield the rig$t of way to traffic on the: street 13; Dismount and walk across dangerous intersections 14. Never ride a :bicycle that is too big You shouldbe able: to stand over the frame with both :feet on: the ground when stoppcd 1 Do not ride: on sidewalks in a business district unless permitted by local authorities 16; Give :an audihle signal with. a horn; bell or: yell w en necessary hefore overtaking and :passingany pedestrians: 17. Wear: a helmet for: your protection.!. Send your;questions or comments to "Officer's:: Notebook" Care of ;Sergeant John Stevenson Eagan Police Department ::. .:. 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 454-3900 CABLE COFINER ............... ... YOU CAN BE A TELEVISION STA For many people television production is looked upon; as being . ;magical and something that requires years of training and education....;:In .......:.:....... Most cases, to actually ".make it" in television does indeed:z'egtiire::sue ;::dedication and expenditure of time and Money. However, with the arrival of cable television a person ::may' b.6gb iiy:::: :::::;hours: away from entering the exciting realm of television production.>:Cable:.::: television offers the opportunity . for one to become a::television::::star}:::::: producer or camcraperson through the medium known as:public::accessor.: >. community television. Tn essence, public or local access TV provides citizens the accessibilit}r::: to designialed TV channels, video equipment and training on how to use the equipment by public access staff. Oncc a person has been certified #o:.:►se the equipmcnl by the staff, he/she is then able to want on or produce:: programsas a volunteer, which in turn are cablecast ori:the local access :i OSt channels.;:;::;: The nature, purpose and the producer of the program will determine on which access channel the program will be cablecast Cable TV North Central, which currently services Eagan and Burnsville, offers a :variety of diverse access channels. A sampling of the variety may include an Eagan City Council:: meeting on the Government Channel 16, a local sporting event or mystery drama may appear on the Public Access: Channel 33;4.... class on how to speak French or Spanish on the Educational Channel -::51,. or a local church service on the Religious Channel - 63. If you are iiterested in television, not necessarily as a career but as: a fun and::exciti g. hobby: or as supply a means for expressing .your. views on a particular subject,: community television just might be the answer. The .ac cess staff at Cable: TV North Central currently offers classes and :training in a ::variety : of areas of television and radio production and the fees are very norm To :find outabout the classes and how easy it is to get :involved in conn la:Amity. television just call the local access staff at 894-9613.::: SAFE -HOME DANGER -- FIRE HAZARD Do you have a fire waiting to happen in your home? You may have a dangerous situation and not even know it. The area around any fuel -burning appliances can be very susceptible to fire if there is any storage of combustible materials nearby. Be sure to keep these areas clear of storage and be sure that all safety devices built into the appliances are in place. Along with furnaces, water heaters, dryers, and fireplaces, a kitchen range can be a hazard if papers, calendars, or cookbooks are kept too close to the appliance. A quick check of these areas may prevent a tragedy in your home. In conjunction with eliminating combustibles from the areas described, con- sider placing additional smoke detectors in some of these areas. 8 r SEASONAL MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITIES The City of Eagan employs seasonal workers in parks main- tenance, forestry, utilities main- tenance, and streets main- tenance positions during the summer months. Applications for these posi- tions are now available at the Eagan Municipal Center. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age. The posi- tions involve some strenuous physical tasks and outdoorwork- ing conditions. t J COMMUNITY CENTER BOND REFERENDUM Eagan residents went to the polls on Tuesday, February 14, to vote on 'a proposed $7.7 million bond referen- dum for a community center for the city. The referendum was defeated by a vote of 3,281 to 1,919. Of the city's fourteen precincts, only one voted in favor of the referendum. The proposed center would have been built on land already owned by the City just south of the municipal center building and would have con- tained a swimming pool complex, an ice rink, a multi-purpose gymnasium, an exercise area and various activity and meeting rooms. Cost to property owners would have been about $36 on a house valued at $100,000 for the first year of the 15 - year bond issue. This amount would probably have decreased in future years as the valuation of the city rose. PARKS AND RECREATION SPRING PROGRAMS "DISCOVER US!" EGG DECORATING PARTY AND COLORING CONTEST Get ready for Peter Cottontail and The Easter Bunny by coming to an egg decorating party and coloring contest. Boys and girls ages 3-12 are asked to bring a basket of hard-boiled eggs. All other decorating supplies will be fur- nished. Creativity is a must! Each child will design his/her own special creations to bring home. The ticket into the party is a colored entry form that can be picked up at the time of registration. Prizes will be awarded to participants in the following age categories: Ages 3 & 4; 5 & 6; 7 & 8; 9 & 10; 11 & 12. Judges will be looking for neatness, creativity and use of colors. The child's name, address and telephone number is to be on the back of the entry. Pre -Registra- tion is required. DATE: Friday, March 24, 1989 TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Rahn Park Building 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Goat Hill Park Shelter Building 1:00 - 2:00 PM FEE: $2.00/person or $3.00 per family REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 20, 1989 rd The City of Eagan is corn- itted to the policy that:: all per- sons shall have equal access to its . programs, facilities :; ; and employment without regard to race, color, creed,;:: religion, na- lional origin, sex, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assist::ance WIN A ROSE FOR MOM! Kids, is your Mom the greatest Mom in the world? Then tell us` in fifty words or less why. There will be 5 winners in each division. If you are one of the win- ners, we will deliver a beautiful rose to your Mom . Division 1: Preschoolers Division 2: Grades 1 & 2 Division 3: Grades 3 & 4 Division 4: Grades 5 & 6 Division 5: Grades 7 - 9 Rules: • 1. Essay must be 50 words or less • 2. Essay must be submitted in the child's handwriting. • 3. Only one essay per child will be accepted. • 4. Entry blanks and essays must be submitted to the Parks & Recreation Department, at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, no later than May 5, 1989. All winners will be contacted the week of May 8. The roses and winning es- says will be delivered to Moms on Saturday, May 13, between 10 AM and 2 PM. r ROSE ENTRY BLANK (Please print clearly) CHILD'S NAME AGE GRADE HOME PHONE ADDRESS Street City Zip MOTHER'S NAME Check Division Entered: Division 2 Division 4 Division 1 Division 3 Division 5 Please staple your essay and entry blank together. SCHOOLS OUT PARTY! Kids, spend your day off from school having fun at Rahn Park! A day of ac- tivities such as games and crafts is being planned for all kids ages 5-12. Sign up for this program will begin on March 13, 1989. Pre -registration is required. DATE: Thursday, March 23, 1989 TIME: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM LOCATION: Rahn Park Building 4425 Sandstone Drive FEE: $5.00 per person (includes supervision, pizza, beverage, ice cream and all activities) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 20, 1989 13 TINY•TOTS RECREATION ACTIVITIES .The Tiny Tots program is designed to provide.; children ages 3,-4 and 5 the opportunity: for social/recreational interaction and growth Children are exposed to a variety of skills and learning experiences which include crafts,. storytelling, field trips, special events, listening and sharing skills,; and sing ing The emphasis is on large: and small group play. Children should dress in play clothes for indoor and outdoor activities A great way for your child to form: new friendships and socialize with other children. Pre -registration is required Group size is ` limited` to the first ::20 registered in each section A 1-10 instructorlchild ratio is maintained:; for maximum instruction. DATES: March 27 June` 1, 1989 (10 weeks) (No Classes Memorial Day) TIMES AND LOCATIONS. RahnPark Building, 4425 Sandstone: Drive Section I::. Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30:A1\4..,. 11 30 AM Section II Mondays & Wednesdays; :. 1 Oo PM 300 I'M Goat Hill Park Building, 4391 Lexington Ave Section III. Mondays 8i Wednesdays,:: 9:30 AM - :1130 AM Section IV Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 1130 AM . Section V: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 100: PM -:300 PM FEE $5000 REGISTRATION DEADLINE Friday, March 24, 1989 GAMES KIDS PLAY Four and five year olds -will experience a program of activities designed especially for them. Relays, circle games, physical fitness and game activities will be ex- perienced. The class will include exposure to and practice with nerf and soccer balls, baseballs, softballs, footballs, playground balls, as well as parachute play. Warm up games will be played with an emphasis on basics such as dribbling, bouncing, throwing and catching. The activities will be in a progressive fashion according to the par- ticipant's ability. Bringing out non-competitive, positive play experiences and having fun are the aspects of emphasis for the program. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes for active play. Class size is limited. Child must be four or five years old by March 28, 1989. Pre -registration is required. DATES AND TIMES: Section I: Tuesdays, March 28 - May 16, 1989 (8 weeks) 11:00 AM- 11:45 AM Section II: Fridays, March 31- May 19, 1989 (8 weeks) 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM LOCATION: Sky Hill Park, 3590 Blue Cross Rd. FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 24, 1989 14 FUNNY FACES It's never too early to plan for Hal- loween! The Eagan Stagedoor Per- formers and Eagan's Parks and Recreation Department can assist you in that planning. We are offering a make-up clinic for children ages six to ten. They will arrive with bright shiny faces and we will send them home in the make-up of a clown, a monster or an animal. A polaroid picture of their "other personality", and instructions on how to remove make-up will be given to each child! Register for one session only! DATE: Saturday, April 8, 1989 TIME: 1:00-2:00 PM Clowns 2:00-3:00 PM Monsters/Villains 3:00-4:00 PM Animals LOCATION: Sky Hill Park FEE: $5.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 31, 1989 "LET'S PRETEND" Do you have a young Meryl Streep living with you? How about a Tom Cruise? Do you have kids who want to be stars, regardless of talent? Well, we've got something for them. The Eagan Stagedoor Performers and the City of Eagan Parks and Recreation Department have joined together to offer "LET'S PRETEND", an opportunity for children ages eight through twelve years old to act out familiar children's stories. Theatre staff will assist children in choosing roles and playing the part. It's good exercise for the imagination. Sign-up now for this three session series. DATES: Tuesdays, April 11, 18 and 25, 1989 TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. LOCATION: Sky Hill Park FEE: $5.00 for series REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 31, 1989 PARK ORDINANCE With the warmer weather of spring, many residents will soon begin recreating in Eagan's parks. This is also a time when many golfers begin working on their swing or pet owners bring their dogs outdoors for some ex- ercise. The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department wishes to remind park users that the City Park Ordinance prohibits golfing in City parks. In a park setting the practicing of golf shots can destroy turf and also pose a hazard to other park users. Pet owners are also reminded of the City's ordinance pertaining to the exercising of animals in parks and recreation facilities. Pets running loose can frighten younger children or result in sanitary problems in the parks. For this reason, the City or- diance requires that dogs and cats be kept on a leash not more than six feet in length. Also, pets are not permitted to enter unauthorized areas which in- clude play areas, picnic areas, and park buildings. For a complete copy of the City's Park and Recreation Ordinance, resi- dents may contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 454-8100. CITY TO BENEFIT THROUGH C.O.R.E. PROGRAM The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department was recently notified that it will be receiving a C.O.R.E. grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. C.O.R.E., which stands for Cooperative Opportunities for Resource Enhancements, provides technical and fmancial assistance to local units of government for fisheries and wildlife related projects. Under the program, the City is being awarded a specially designed public fishing pier for Fish Lake Park. The pier, which will be of a "T- shape" design, will measure 84 feet in length and have a 40 foot wide deck at the end. The pier is being granted through the Metropolitan Region of the Department of Natural Resources and is expected to be received in the Spring of 1989. It will be installed on a peninsula just west of the Fish Lake boat launch and will be accessible by hard surface trail. It carries a value of about $20,000. The fishing pier grant follows a previously successful 1988 C.O.R.E. ap- plication in which the City received lake aeration equipment for Fish and Schwanz Lakes. These systems (consisting of a pump, portable baffle sys- tem, and electric components) were used to add oxygen to these lakes during this past winter. This process, known as lake aeration, helps fish to over -winter during periods when ice is very thick or snow conditions are heavy. The value of the aeration systems is about $28,000. OAK. ►�/I LT Oak;: Wilt Disease ;is responsible: for killing Iage •numbers of oaks; in Minnesota each year. Oak.: Wilt is easily identified in Red Oaks by ;the rapid wilting of affected trees::: These infected oaks are usually completely wilted two weeks after; the symptoms first appear. Trees wilt from the top down, while the individual leaves wilt from the margins toward the base In fected white oaks are more resistant to the disease, often surviving for many years after infestation.::: Oak::Wilt is:eaused;by a fungus ::This fungus can: be spr..ead in:two ways 1) 1Vlost of the spread of` Oak::Wilt occurs underground via grafted toot systems Root grafting is very commonwheretrecs are growing close together::: However, trees as much as :50 feet :apart may also be gra f ted 2) ¢verland spread of rhe fungus is usually caused by: insects, pri nari- J. picnic beetles.: Picnic beetles carry the disease:: from infected;to non=in fected trees, galling acgess through fresh pruning wounds : Spread of infec tion can occur from April through July. Stopping the spread of Qak. Wilt:::through root grafting:: is very effective and can be done: by mechanical barriers% using a vibratory;plow or trencher. Barriers `in the soil must be positioned outside of the affected tree(s) root zone. Overland spread by insects can ;be prevented by not woundin trees from April 1 to July 1 :If wounding (pruning) is unavoidable, non-toxic: tree wound dressing should be applied: unwed ately ;after womiuding ::Winter; is the optimal Lime year: to prune oakssince the Acme.' eets are inactive: As;a further: precautio 4 infected :Red Oaks on ::wlueh spores :may form should be: eliminated by debarking, burning, Burying; or wrapping in 4-6 mil plastic until July:1. 'Wilting, or recently wilted, trees must:;not be::nmoved in any formri:;(including firewood}:to areas:whcre oak wilt is not.presei t 9 A1134 Mayor Vic Ellison :and the City Council .have proclaimed: Mayas. Arbor Month and Saturday, April 29th, as Arbor: flay ini the: City of: Eagan: This year th+c Eagan ............................................; ing the u volvement of :City residents: in arbor activities by focusing on three ma or r ams j Pte' • An Arbor ;da celebration on Saturda Aril 29th, •The Third; Annual Eagan 'Tree Sale onSaturday, May :6th,;, and !Arbor presentations to the:City's elementary schools Eagan will also be ;receiving its second annual- "Tree City U SA " award from the: National Arbor Day <Foundation. The City will be proudly fly ng its arbor flags at the Municipal Center, the Eagan Maintenance Facility and at Cedar Pond Park: The °Tree City" award symbolizes Eagan's efforts: to promote :landscaping and beautification m Eagan's diverse.: parks and neigh . While the City is taking on many arbor; related projects this, year, it is . only through the dedicated invoiveriient of alt City;:residents that :Eagan :can truly have a successful: Arbor Day and Arbor Month For this reason, :the Mayor and City Council are :;encouraging residents to join in ;this special :: celebration by :planting trees in the 'home landscape Trees can: offer many . benefits to the `biome landscape by providing: shade, rotor, and by attracting backyard;w,ldl�fe: and song birds Trees also represent the best investment that a ;property owner: can ake to : increase the value of residential property. For: instance, a Sugarm`Maple purchased at the Eagan Tree ::Sale will cost::: $20 00 Within five; years; ;the homeowner can expect.: the tree to increase to a diameter of about:two inches and attain a height of ;12 to 15: feet. ;:Under the state's formula, the.tree::will then have: a value of about $7630, offering the homeowner a 381:° increase ...: on:his/her: investment To assist you,here are some tips for selecting trees for your home landscape: With: few exceptions, alnmst any speciesof tree: available at local nurseries tis welt:<suited for planting in your: yard ;Among the most popular are Maple Hackberry Ginkgo (male only): Kentucky Coffee Tree 1ronw.00d Pin Oak:: Linden (basswood) Japanese Tree Lilac TIPS ON TREE;; PLANTING Once you have made your -selections, follow a few simple steps to help:en-:: sure better health and growth of your trees .• 1 Dig the planting hole 0.01t .'12: ;inches deeper ::and wider than the root ball or:plantng pot :: • 2 Amend the soil before placing it back in the planting hole Do this by: adding compost or manure at a 50% rate (The City offers free compost: at its site near: the Municipal Center ) • : 3 Prune the tree canopy by::1/3 to: reduce :the amount of leaf surface -: This will hcIp the :tree to: better survive the initial shock of transplanting and water loss. • .:4 Mulch the;base of the tree with wood: chips or bark:: chips > This will help to reduce drying out of. the root ball and rotect the tree from desic :: cation. (Wood chips :are also available at:the City's compost site.) Ohio Buck Ash Honey'Locust. Flowering Crab White Oak All evergreen species:: ye 10 ARBOR DAY PROGRAM 1989 TheCity of Eagan an will hold it's Third Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 29th. T hisP Z�' Y ears r o am will take place at the newly developed Thomas Lake Community Park on Pilot Knob Road. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with an Arbor Day proclamation by the Mayor and guest appearance by a Twin Cities' celebrity. Participants will also be treated to coffee and donuts, free balloons and tree see- dlings, and a surprise appearance by "Woodsey the Owl." Individuals, families, and com- munity organizations are encouraged to join in this special tree planting and community Arbor Day celebration. Participants will not only have fun, but learn something about tree care, while helping to beautify one of Eagan's premier park and recreation facilities. At the end of the program all hard-working tree planters will be given a "free lunch" and have a chance to win a special gift in a prize giveaway. Those wishing to participate in the program are asked to register with the Eagan Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, at 454-8100. For more information about tree planting and tree care, you may wish to contact the following: • Nursery or garden centers • Public Library • University of Minnesota • County Extension Service • Eagan City Forester, 454-5220 i THIRD ANNUAL EAGAN TREE SALE The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department will once again be offer- ing trees for sale to Eagan residents this spring. However, due to the over- whelming response of the last two years, the City will be instituting a pre- registration format for this year's sale. Interested residents wishing to pur- chase trees are asked to fill out the registration form on this page and to return it, by mail, to the City of Eagan no later than Friday, March 31st. A random drawing of registration forms will be made by the Eagan Ad- visory Parks and Recreation Commis- sion at their April 6th meeting. The successful registrants will then be notified by mail of the exact location and time for pickup of the trees on Saturday, May 6th. This year the City will be offering six varieties of hardwood and evergreen trees. These will include: Sugar Maple, Marshall's Seedless Ash, Little Leaf Linden, Red Splendor Crab, Spring Snow Crab, and Black Hills Spruce. Trees will be sold at wholesale prices, but quantities will be limited to a total of 500 plants. For this reason, a limit of two trees per family will be required. Additional information on the size, prices, and growing habits of the trees can be found elsewhere on this page. Residents desiring additional infor- mation may contact the Eagan City Forester at 454-5220, during regular City hours. f t CITY OF EAGAN PUBLIC TREE SALE SATURDAY, MAY 6TH, 1989 TREE SALE REGISTRATION FORM Sugar Maple 8-10 ft. Marshall's Seedless Ash 8-10 ft. Little Leaf Linden 8-10 ft. Red Splendor Crab 6-8 ft. Spring Snow Crab 6-8 ft. Black Hills Spruce 24 inches Name: Address: Phone: $20.00 $15.00 $20.00 $20.00 $12.00 $17.50 Indicate Quantity Desired (Limit t 2 Per Column) 1st 2nd 3rd Choice Choice Choice (Home) (Work) Complete this registration form, clip and return to: Tree Sale City of Eagan 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 *NOTE: Registration forms must be received no later than Friday, March 31st. Do not send money with your registration! ADDITIONAL DETAILS: • Registrations will be drawn at random. • Successful registrants will be notified by mail as to the species availability and exact time and location of the tree distribution. • Payment will be made at the time of pick-up; prices include state sales tax. • The tree sale will be limited to a total of 500 trees. • Residents are limited to two trees per family. • While the City assures that these trees came from reputable local nur- series, it does not extend a warranty for replacements. f i TREE SALE INFORMATION SHEET SUGAR MAPLE: 50-75 feet. The largest and finest of our native maples. Wonder- ful shade tree. Rich autumn foliage coloring. Very hardy. MARSHALL'S SEEDLESS ASH: 50-60 feet. A native tree with rounded form and dense foliage. Foliage is dark, shinygreen and resistant to disease. Veryhardy. g Y. LITTLE LEAF LINDEN: 35-45 feet. A dense symmetrical tree with glossy small leaves. Splendid for street and residential use. Fragrant flower. Disease free. Very good on poor soils. RED SPLENDOR CRABS: 20-25 feet. Pink flowers. Small bright red fruit. No litter problems. Fruit is picked from tree by birds before it falls. Large, open type of growth. SPRING SNOW CRAB: 15-20 feet. White flowers, bright green foliage, fine rounded shape. Does not set fruit. BLACK HILLS SPRUCE: 35-45 feet. Shapely "Christmas" tree type ornamental, with short, bluish foliage. Shears easily to make specimen type. 11 LAWN CARE TIPS The fertilizers and pesticides used on your lawn can affect the quality of water in our lakes and ponds in Eagan. The water that falls on your lawn, from rain or irrigation, will ultimately reach these water bodies through the City's watershed system or groundwater. As lawn chemicals are released into lakes and ponds from runoff or leaching, a number of things can happen including overgrowth of acquatic plants, deple- tion of dissolved oxygen, disap- pearance of fish and emergence of nuisance algae. So here are a few tips to consider as you plan your lawn care program: 1. Soil testing is the first step for serious lawn care. Contact the Min- nesota Soil Testing Laboratory at 625- 3101. The soil sample you take will be analyzed for a $5.00 fee. You may dis- cover that you have been overfertiliz- ing specific nutrients. Among these, phosphorus has the most deleterious effect on pond and lake water quality. 2. When choosing a fertilizer, the letters NPK will be shown on the con- tainer. These letters represent the per- centages of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contained in the bag. It is recommended that the nitrogen (N) to phosphorus (P) ratio never exceed 4(N) to 1(P). A ratio of 1(N) to 1(K) is also favorable to maintaining hardy turf. 3. Choose a fertilizer with low or no phosphorus (P) if your soil sample indicates an adequate amount of this nutrient already in the soil. 4. Look for the words water in- soluble nitrogen on the fertilizer bag. This indicates that the nitrogen is in a slow release form. Slow-release nitrogen is more effective for plant growth because it is available in smaller quantities over a longer period of time. 5. Apply fertilier 2 or 3 times per year; once after the first mowing, then mid -summer, and again mid -fall. Use your soil sample as a basis for select- ing your fertilizer program. 6. On hot days mist your lawn in lighter amounts during mid-afternoon, to reduce stress to turf. During dry periods water to a depth of 3" - 4" every few days. Thorough watering will encourage deeper roots and better tolerance to drought. 7. Dethatch your lawn when the thatch exceeds 1/2". Dethatching will remove the mat of dead grass and leaves which accumulates at the base of your lawn and will improve the ef- fectiveness of irrigation and fertiliza- tion. A dethatching blade for push or riding mowers can be purchased at most lawn care stores. Vertical dethatching machines can be rented for an even better job. New lawns do not need dethatching. 8. Overseed bare spots in your lawn about April 15th or September 15th. Use Kentucky Bluegrass varieties in sunny spots and Red Fes- cue varieties in shady areas. 9. Heavy traffic areas in lawn should be aerated every one or two years. Aeration loosens the soil and permits better transfer of air and water for healthier growth. Contact your local rental store for availability of aeration equipment. 10. Aeration, irrigation, and fer- tilization will improve the vitality of your lawn while reducing the need to use chemical pesticides. When using pesticides consider spot spraying as op- posed to full lawn treatments. Broad- leaf pesticide treatment is most effec- tive in the fall. 11. Use compost for home garden enrichment. Take advantage of the City's free compost availability program during the spring. Compost- ing will reduce your need for chemical fertilizers. 12. Lake shore residents should keep leaves raked and never rake them into ponds and lakes. Allow at least a 10 foot buffer next to shorelines. 13. Specific questions about lawn care can be directed to your local Agricultural Extension Service at 463- 3302 or the University of Minnesota "Dial U" program at 1-976-0200 ($2.00 fee). The City of Eagan is concerned about the quality of its lakes and ponds for recreation, wildlife, and public health. But only through the cooperation of all residents can the City ensure a healthier environment for everyone to live in. 12 CITY WEED ORDINANCE City residents and property owners are reminded that the City of Eagan has a municipal ordinance regulating the growth of weeds and grasses on all lots or land parcels within the City. This ordinance, which has been in effect since April 21, 1981, is intended to control weeds and gras- ses which may be a nuisance or danger to the health, safety, and welfare of the City. Under Sections 7.08 and 10.21 of the municipal code, property owners are required to maintain weeds or gras- ses on their property at a height not to exceed six inches. This ordinance ap- plies to all lots regardless of zoning or whether the property is improved or undeveloped. The City of Eagan also enforces the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law, Minnesota Statute 18.191. Under this law, property owners are required to eradicate all weeds, which are deemed to be hazardous or injurious to the public, as determined by the State Commissioner of Agriculture. These weeds are cited on a list of 59 plants in- cluding such common species as thistle, poison ivy, purple looserstrife, milkweed, and ragweed. Residents encountering problems with weeds or non -maintained grasses on adjacent or nearby properties are encouraged to contact the City Weed Inspector at the Eagan Maintenance Facility, 454-5220, during normal city hours. Grass or weed violations are re- quired by law to be corrected within a period of seven days from the time of official notification. Noncompliance with these provisions is considered a misdemeanor and carries a possible fine of up to 90 days in jail or $700. In 1988 a total of 197 weed com- plaints were received by the Eagan Weed Inspector. Of these, 114 proper- ty owners were served an information- al notice conerning the ordinance. In 12 cases, weed control or eradication work was contracted by the City with the resultant expenses levied against the property owners. "I'M A STAR" Do your kids enjoy dressing up and play acting? Few children don't. We've got just what they want ... an afternoon called "I'm A Star". Children ages 6 to 10 should come cos- tumed as their favorite TV or movie character. Based on who (or what) ar- rives, we will compose a story to in- volve all characters. Once we've writ- ten the script and rehearsed, we invite an audience - - - YOU! It's sure to be fun for all budding, young Eagan Stagedoor Performers. Eagan Stagedoor Performers and Eagan's Parks and Recreation Depart- ment will be providing this fun after- noon. DATE: Saturday, April 22, 1989 TIME: 1:00 - 3:30 PM (show for parents and friends begins at 3:00 PM) LOCATION: Sky Hill Park FEE: $5.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 31, 1989 ME TWO! Enjoy time with your toddler each week in this fun -filled class for two year olds and Mom or Dad. The child and adult will experience a new class designed for the needs of the two year old. The class will include working on motor skill development, balance, spatial awareness, coordination and flexibility through ac- tion songs, bouncing rhymes, fmger plays and relaxation. A great way for parents to meet other parents and for children to socialize through learning. Pre -registration is required. Child must be two years old by March 28, 1989. DATES AND TIMES: Section I: Tuesdays, March 28 - May 16, 1989 (8 weeks) 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Section II: Fridays, March 31- May 19, 1989 (8 weeks) 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM LOCATION: Sky Hill Park, 3590 Blue Cross Road FEE: $15.00/pair REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 24, 1989 FITNESS AND FUN FOR THREE YEAR OLDS Three year olds will experience :stunts and tumbling,: :creative::play, game activities, physical fitness and more activities designed especially for them The class will include exposure_': to and practice v� ith .:nerf balls, softball/baseball, playground: halls, parachute play and more Each class works?on a progressive level according to the participant's ability. ;Increasing the child's.:motor` skills, improving coor. dinatio n andF.UN are the aspects of emphasis for the programs Children should dress in :tennis :shoes and clot• hes for :active play Class size is limited :: Child must ::be three years old y March 28, :1989. Pre- registratlon 1S required. DATES AND TIMES Sect�ori I Tuesdays, March 28 May 16, 1989 (8: weeks) 1015 AM 1100 AM ;: 3Section II, Fridays, March 31 May 19, 11:00AM-11:a5AM;: LOCATION Sky Hill Park, 3590 Blue Cross: Road FEE. $1500 REGISTRATION' DEADLINE: Friday; March 24,1989 IMAGINE THAT! Discover the wonderful world of fun for three, four and five year olds in this new class designed especially for preschoolers. Each week, children will have the opportunity to develop their self-confidence, imagination and independence. Ac- tivities such as fmger plays, stories, songs, arts and crafts and puppets will enter- tain the children at each class. Imaginary friends will visit each week to create a world of fantasy for each child. Pe -registration is required. DATES: Fridays, March 31- May 19, 1989 (8 weeks) TIMES: Section I: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Section II: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Section III: 11:00 AM - Noon LOCATION: Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Avenue FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 24, 1989 15 PICNIC PAVILIONS The picnic pavilion at Trapp Farm Park features a covered space, yet it's openness creates the feeling of being close to the trees and the water of Schwartz Lake. The Thomas Lake pavilion, avail- able by mid -summer, features similar openness and the room to spread out. The feeling of seclusion is surprising in our suburban setting. The pavilions will accommodate groups as large as 150 people. Picnic necessities such as water and electricity are available in the pavilion. Restroom facilities are nearby. Events can be planned for half or full days. Half day time blocks run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Activities which overlap either of the time periods will be con- sidered full day. Reservations are accepted for week -day and week -end events. The fee is $35.00 per half day or $50.00 for a full day. A damage deposit of $100.00 is required. To reserve a pavilion: 1. Call Parks and Recreation at 454-8100 at least three weeks prior to the date of the event. 2. Reservation inquiries for a par- ticular calendar year will be accepted after January 1 of that year. 3. Availability of the pavilion will be verified. 4. The reservation will be recorded: upon receipt of fees. Fees are due within 48 hours of the inquiry. On day:::Frgay >: MaiLin registrations received Kite Flying and Outdoor Games, the Science Museum/Skat- ing Trip and the School's Out Party have early registration dead- lines. You may register for these three events beginning Monday. March 13, 1989. SPECIAL EVENTS AT PARK SHELTERS SHELTER RESERVATION Do you need a site for a special club meeting or event? The buildings at Sky Hill, Goat Hill, Quarry and Trapp Farm Parks are available for use by the community. The attractive and comfortable buildings will accom- modate 30 - 40 people. Electricity, hot and cold running water and restrooms are features in all facilities. Trapp Farm's shelter also has a fireplace which adds a special atmosphere. A fee of $35.00 is charged for the use of these facilities. A $100.00 damage deposit is required. Parks and Recreation conduct programs at the shelter buildings during various seasons of the year. O'Leary and Walnut Hill Parks offer Sun Shelters, sized for 15-20 pic- nickers. A fee of $15.00 is charged for a sun shelter reservation. To reserve one of the shelters for your special event: 1. Call Parks and. Recreation at least three weeks prior to the date of the event. 2. Reservation inquiries for a par- ticular calendar year will be accepted after January 1 of that year. 3. Availability of the shelter will be verified. 4. The reservation will be recorded upon receipt of fees. Fees are due within 48 hours of the inquiry. r ----------------------------------------------------------- r ------------------------------------------------------------ CITY OF EAGAN CITY OF EAGAN MAIL -IN REGISTRATION FORM MAIL -IN REGISTRATION FORM Name Home Phone # Name Home Phone # Adress Adress Street City Zip Street City Zip ; Bus.Phone# Name of Activity ; Bus.Phone# Name of Activity Session# Time Child's Birth Date ; Session# Time Child's Birth Date Enclosed $ To Cover Registration ; Enclosed $ To Cover Registration I, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby agree to ; ; I, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby agree to ; :allow the individual(s) named, herein to participate in the above men-: :allow the individual(s) named herein to participate in the above men-: : tioned activity (ies): and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless : : tioned activity (ies): and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless: : from and against any, and all, liability for any injury which may be suf-: : from and against any, and all, liability for any injury which may be suf- : fered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way: ; fered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way: connected with, his/her participation in this activity. ; connected with, his/her participation in this activity. ; L---------------------------------------------------------- J 20L ----------------------------------------------------------J