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1993-12 Eagan News & Discover UsEAGAN NEWS CITY OF EAGAN 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MN 55122 DECEMBER 1993 VOLUME 16 NO.4 PHONE: 681-4600 TDD #: 454-8535 THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION OPENINGS Interested residents are encouraged to apply for positions on the City's Advisory Planning Commission; Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission; Joint Burnsville/Eagan Cable Communications Commission; Airport Relations Commit- tee; Economic Development Commission; Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization; and Solid Waste Abatement Commission. A number of appointments will be made to each commission/committee by the City Council in January. ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION The Advisory Planning Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month to review development plans and make recommendations to the City Council. ADVISORY PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION The Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meets the first Thursday of each month to advise the City Council regarding park dedication by developers, purchase of additional park land, development of existing park land, recreation programs and protection and enhancement of Eagan's natural resources. CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION The Cable Communications Commission meets the second Thursday of each month to oversee the administration of the joint Burnsville/Eagan cable television system. AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Airport Relations Committee regularly meets the second Tuesday ofeach month to review airport issues within the City of Eagan and to recommend airport related policy to the City Council. Residents from airport noise affected neighborhoods and representatives from the business community are especially encouraged to apply to this committee. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The Economic Development Commission regularly meets the fourth Thursday of each month to review policies and issues pertaining to economic development and redevelopment in the City of Eagan. Members each represent different categories of business interests. Applicants must either reside in or do business in the City of Eagan. GUN CLUB LAKE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION The Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization currently meets during the morning of the third Tuesday of every other month to coordinate the management of water resources within the Gun Club Lake watershed, which includes parts of Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, and Eagan. Applicants must be residents of the City of Eagan and should have an interest in water resources management. (Commissions continued on page 2) Econori e i evcl ent Plans. 1994 Eagan City I3udget. Airport;Issues :.,. Snow Removal Information Water Protection Rabies Clinic Vehicle Window Tint Thank you, Volunteers Library > Tews Cable TV Hero News HOLIDAY HOURS Eagan City offices will observe the following schedule during the upcoming holiday season. Offices will be open the regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Thursday, December 23, when the offices will close at noon, and Friday, December 24, and Friday, Decem- ber 31, when the offices will be closed the entire day. In addition, the City offices will be closed the entire day of Monday, January 17, 1994, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and Monday, February 21, 1994, in observance of Presidents' Day. In case of emergency, the Police De- partment is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CITY OF EAGAN Mayor: Thomas Egan Councilmembers: Pat Awada Shawn Hunter Sandra Masin Ted Wachter 1 C CITY -BUSINESS BUS CITY- INESS . .. EAGAN MASTER PLANS Following an extensive visioning and strategic planning effort by its Eco nomic Development Commission, the City Council adopted a revised Eco- nomic Development Master Plan for ,I Eagan in!October. The new plan con- sists of lists of goals and targets for commercial and industrial development and identifies objectives and tools to achieve them. The; Master Plan relates to the City as a whole and is intended to clarify to the development commumty the'City's priorities; in all commercial and indus- trial areas. The City's zoning require - mems will still control the types and intensities ()fuses in specific areas. The Master Plan will also permit the City to consider individual projects in relation to its overall goals. In addition' to the Council's and Commission's own brainstorming, the revised Master Plan takes into account Chamber of Commerce input and rest dent responses to; a commercial survey t d . the C'ty t tt last pnn a in e i news a er s year. Asa consequence, it is hoped that the plan reflects the community's values in this important development area:: Your observations and; perspectives on the plan are appreciated. The EDC Master Planning ;process: is an ongoing; effort a ruga will be reviewed and updated on a ;regular basis. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS !' I. Retain, Expand and Diversify Tax Base Retain,.Expand and Diversify.' nplmnt Base 3 Nurture a Healthy,:; User Friendly Business Environment 4. Enhance the Image and Vis- ibility of the City 5. Attract Primary Dollars from Outside the Community 6. Retain, Expand and Diversify Retail and Service Facilities for Eagan Residents, Employees and Businesses 7. Create Massings of Economic Activity 8. Communicate Effectively with Businesses and Developers ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TARGETS 1. Comrercial/Industrial: --Encourage the Formation of Jobs FOR ECONOMIC FUTURE which Enable Individuals: to Support Households --Attract Glean in --Attract Service Industries --Encourage Expanded Business Ser- viceSector Promote Eagan as Location for Hs of Major; Companies --Support) and Retain existing Busi- nesses and Jobs 2. Hospitality --Attract Visitors: and Tourism -Visitors and Convention Bureau --Capitalize on Mall of America (Mar- ket and Traffic --Expand Lodging Opportunities for Local Businesses 3. Retail --Capitalize on Mall of America Mar- ket and Traffic Expiore other Regional. Market Op- portunities --Attract Larger/MTajar Anchors --Encourage Big Ticket Retail such as Auto and Marine --Facilitate Revitalization/Redevelop- merit of Depressed Areas --Specifically encourage: -Men's;and Women's Fashions Upscale Grocery -Department/Junior Dept Stores -Furniture -Full-service Sporting Goods -Electronics -Office Supplies/Stationary Camping Outfitters =Hobby and Crafts -Home Maintenance 4. Entertainment/Service --Expand Available Food and Bever- age'Options; --Promote Youth -Oriented Entertain -- age --Attract Evening Entertainment Op- portunities Specifically encourage: -Upscale: and Ethnic Restaurants -Theaters -Racquet Sports -Golf Facilities 5. Health/Medical Service --Attract expanded alternatives and levels of service in health care --Promote Eagan to locate hospital(s)' --Encourage location of other health related industries J 2 (Commissions continued from Page 1) SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION The Solid Waste Abatement Com- mission regularly meets the fourth Tues- day of each month to review waste man- agement issues/policies which include the Eagan recycling program. Members in- clude business and hauling community representatives and residents. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Present appointees to commissions and committees may apply for reappoint- ment and will be given consideration along with all other applicants by the City Coun- cil. Residents of Eagan who wish to apply for one of the above positions should sub- mit a letter expressing their interest to the City Administrator, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, before December 17, 1993. Interviews are tentatively scheduled to be held the evening of Tuesday, January 11, 1994. Appointments will be consid- ered at the January 18, 1994 City Council meeting. 1994 EAGAN CITY BUDGET The City of Eagan is finalizing its budget for 1994. The preliminary City budget for 1994 is $13,633,100 as com- pared to $12,453,600 for 1993. A "Truth in Taxation" hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 7, 1993 in the City Council Chambers at the Eagan Mu- nicipal Center. The City has many challenges in producing a balanced budget and holding the line on spending in a growth commu- nity with an increased need for services. However, Eagan is the lowest spending city per capita of cities with a population over 30,000. C+ AIRPORT ISSUES .. ........................................................... DUAL TRACK AIRPORT PLANNING :UPDATE The regional study of airport capac- ity expansion options known as the Dual Track Process has reached several impor- tant decisions in recent months. The study focuses on whether the Twin Cities would be better served by expanding the airport at its current 3,000 acre site or by building a new airport on a 15,000 acre site in Dakota County. This fall, the Metropolitan Airports Commission identified a preferred site near Hastings which would accommodate six independent runways and space for future expansion, if necessary. Earlier, the MAC had identified a preferred expansion alter- native at the existing airport site which would provide for three independent run- ways and one limited use runway crossing the other three. Future expansion at the current site would consist of an additional limited use runway on the north side of the airport. With a preferred alternative identi- fied in each track of the Dual Track Pro- cess, the MAC and the Metropolitan Coun- cil will study the overall cost of each alternative and the transportation, socio- economic and environmental impacts of each alternative. The City of Eagan has maintained a neutral position in the Dual Track Process to this point due to its unique location between the two sites. The City intends to continue to monitor the ongoing study with special attention to the cost of each alternative, the environmental im- pact on its residents of expansion or relo- cation and the economic consequences for our business community and those resi- dents of the City who work at the airport or for related businesses. The Dual Track Airport Planning Study is expected to be completed by the two agencies and presented to the legisla- ture in 1996 for a final decision between the alternatives. It is anticipated that the City Council and its Airport Relations Committee will consider the study infor- mation as it becomes available and take a position prior to the study's presentation to the legislature. SOUND INSULATION PROJECT III FACES DELAYS The Metropolitan Airports Commis- sion is continuing its sound insulation project under the Federal Aviation Administration's Part 150 Land Use Com- patibility Program. Selection of new homes for the program is on a temporary hold in Eagan and part of Minneapolis, however, pending decisions on two issues by the FAA. The first concerns an amendment to the grant application for the program which includes an expanded eligibility area based on recent data which suggests that a larger area of Eagan meets the FAA's noise in- compatibility standard. The application was submitted to the FAA in early 1992, and no decision has been received on it to date. If and when it is approved, residential areas near Lexington Avenue between In- terstate 494 and Lone Oak Road will be- come eligible for sound insulation improve- ments. The second issue involves the FAA's definition of "neighborhood." The first two MAC grant applications included a definition that any block crossed by the eligible noise contour could be squared off to the first cross street or natural boundary. Because only partial blocks were included in the eligible area in the original contour in Eagan, a number ofhomes in these "squared off— neighborhoods have been insulated under this program. The FAA is now questioning this interpretation, despite hav- ing approved the first two grants for fund- ing. Almost all of the currently eligible homes in Eagan have been or are in the process of being insulated in the first two grant rounds. The City has temporarily suspended its lottery for new homes until the FAA reaches a conclusion on one or both of these issues. Neither the City's nor the FAA's action affects homes currently in the process of being insulated. PERMANENT NOISE MONITORING SYSTEM IS IN OPERATION The MAC's Automated Noise and Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS) has been operating for approximately six months. ANOMS combines a network of twenty-four permanent, full-time noise monitors, a radar flight tracking software and a noise complaint data base. The system permits highly detailed, integrated analyses of the location and impacts of aircraft operations. 3 Regular monthly reports are gener- ated depicting the weekly distribution of flights on all sides of the airport, the aver- age and peak noise levels at each of the noise monitor locations and noise com- plaints broken out by location and commu- nity. Special requests for different types of analysis are considered by the Metropoli- tan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council (MASAC) Operations Committee. MASAC is anadvisorybodyto the MAC on noise issues. Requests for analysis may be made in writing to the MAC noise office directly or through the City. In Eagan, the permanent monitors are located at Avalon Avenue and Vilas Lane in Country Home Heights, First Street and McKee Street in the McKee Addition and at Chapel Lane and Random Road near Burr Oak Hills. ANOMS is expandable and the City has requested that the MAC install additional monitors in the noise impacted neighborhoods south of the cor- ridor. IF AIRCRAFT NOISE BECOMES A NUISANCE When we button up our houses in the winter, typically we notice air- craft noise less. Even so, it may still be a nuisance at times. Ifyou are bothered by an aircraft noise event, note the time of day, your location and as much as you can about the aircraft and direction of flight, and call the MAC Noise Complaint Hotline at 726-9411. You may also write to the Metropolitan Airports Commission at 6040 28th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450. THE CITY OF EAGAN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WATER MANAGEMENT ..� SNOW AND ICE REMINDERS . SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION Winter has arrivedand brings with:: it the Public Works Department's re sponsibilityto perform its snow removal and ice control program to the; fastest. .Hu most efficient and economical manner possible. This can only be achieved trough `a concerted effort of the rest dents and the businesses of our comma- : pity, in cooperation with our matnte Hance personnel:;: SNOWPLOWING ROUTES;: With the ;addition: of many new:: streets in Eagan, the Public Works De partment wilt be contracting an addi= tional mainline `route and a cul-de-sac route for:;snow plowing in the easterly ::<area-Oftho:cityiloait outside contractor. Forthe'93 '94 snow season, this will bring our total to 12;mainline and 12' cul-de-sac routes, which will have the responsibilityto maintain more:.than 210 riles ofatreets and •over S 50 cul-de-sacs ar dead ends OU!_ -DE -SAC PLOWING In order to complete our snowplow routes in the most efficient manner, the Public Works Department will:be incor porating the cul-de-sacs into our main-- line routes. Depending ail type of cquip- inent, amountofsnow, andother weather conditions, the mainline plows will enter the cul-de-sac and `tn a clockwise move-.. mens, placethe majority of snow in the' center the: cul -dc -sac. Smaller plow- ing vehices and loaders will be used for cleanup .and widening Of cul-de-sacs to the curbiline EAGAN :PARKING RESTRICTION To;help make for easier and more eiciert snow removal, the City Council I asestablished parking regulations which are m effect from November 15 to April 15 of each year. Based on ail odd/even day'system, the restriction is in effect from 6 a m:;to 6 p m each day ,<Parking is allowed only on the odd numbered side ofthe street ori odd numbered ealendardays and onlyon the even'numbered side of the street on even numbered calendar days. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street from 6 pm to6am Vehicles not in compliance with the new parking;regulatiion maybetick- eted and/or towed PLEASE'REMOVE CURB SIDE OBJECTS Snowplows plow the:snow onto the boulevard area adjacent to the ;street. •Any object (fences, landscaping; etc.) that could hamper or be damaged by the snow removal operations:should `be re- moved from this area. • GARBAGE'AWAITINGPICKUP SHOULD BE .'ET IN> AT LEAST EIGHT :FEET FROM THE CURBLINE MAILBOXES SHOULD BE INSTALLED 48" ABOVE THE STREET LEVEL AND SHOULD NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE' BACK OF CURB. PLEASE BE SURE THAT RECYCLEABLE`CONTAINERS ARE ALSO SETINAT LF.A STEIGHTFEET FROM THE CURBLINE. Yourattention and cooperation will help to assure that our City-wide recy- cling effort will be successful QUESTIONS If you have any questions regard- ing snow •removal, contact....the Street Division at 681-4300. Any questions pertaining, to a vehicle that has been towed . should be. directed to the ;Police Department at 681-4700. For an update on snow removal operation and parking restrictions, please call 681-4350 (TDD 454-8535): for a recorded message:; • COUNTY ROAl7 PLOWING Snow removal on he followin roads is the responsibility of the Dakota County Highg way l)epartment (891-7100) : • Lone Oak Road (#26) • Yankee Doodle Road (#28) • Di fley Road (#30) • Cliff Road(#32) • Pilot Knob Road (#31) • Lexington' Avenue (#43) Your patience, understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated by your neighbors and the personnel who will be putting in Long hours to clear our treet ' kl ble. Please be s s as t y as possible assured that quik we will make effort to perform this operatiokn inthe most effi-: tient manner possible. ThanYour J 4 MAILBOXES Occasionally, during snow and ice control operations, damage to residential mailboxes occurs. In most cases, mailbox posts are bro- ken off, or mountings are bent or destroyed as a result of the pressure of large volumes of heavy, wet snow thrown against them as the plowing equipment passes by. Most snow plow equipment is de- signed to cast or throw snow up and off the curb line to open the area for more snow storage and drainage when melting occurs. Mailboxes located on arterial streets and/or streets which are wider or in open areas are especially prone to damage. Many residents notify our Mainte- nance Facility of mailbox damage. Each mailbox is inspected and the city policy is: (1) If our snow and ice control equip- ment physically strikes a mailbox, we will repair or replace it. (2) If the snow or the pressure of snow thrown against it results in this damage, it is the resident's respon- sibility to repair it. Equipment operators make every at- tempt to avoid contact with any mailboxes, but the city has a responsibility to remove snow from curb to curb and mailbox dam- age can result. During especially heavy wet snow removal, special precautions are taken to prevent damage. Mailboxes should be installed as per U.S. Postal Service dimensions which are a height of 48" above street level and not extending beyond the back curb. We receive many calls from resi- dents with problems with non-delivery of mail. If you receive a notice from the post office requesting more snow removal near your mailbox, please help us in anyway you can by "adopting" your mailbox person- ally and accommodating the post office request. The majority of these calls come to us during peak demands on our manpower and equipment, and your assistance will help us be available for cleanup and scrap- ing operations which are important in pre- venting injuries, accidents, and property damage. C CITY.. SOD DAMAGE During snow and ice control opera- tions, especially early in the fall or late in the spring when the ground is not frozen, bou- levard sod on city right-of-ways adjacent to homeowners' properties is occasionally damaged. The City of Eagan personnel operate plowing equipment as carefully as possible while expediting the snow removal opera- tion to give the most effective level of ser- vice to all residents. Mountable curb is located throughout our city which enables driveways to be placed at any location. It is extremely difficult to determine exactly where the valley or edge of the curb is located because of the design of mountable curb. Again, equipment operators make every attempt to prevent this damage; but, unfortunately, some damage will occur. In the case of a heavy wet snow storm, the problem is compounded by difficulty steering and by the slipping and sliding of our plowing equipment. Many concerned property owners as- sist in resolving this problem by installing readily available, inexpensive delineation markers or wood stakes along the property edge behind the curb. If your sod has been damaged on City right-of-way adjoining your property, please contact our Maintenance Facility offices at 681-4300, (TDD 454-8535) and let us know. Your address will be placed on a list, and repairs will be made in the spring. EAGAN PHONE DIRECTORY The Eagan Volunteer Fire De- partment is compiling the 1994 phone directory. They are making every ef- fort to insure the accuracy of the infor- mation. Ifyouareawareofany changes, additions, errors, or omissions or wish to advertise in the directory, please call., Fire Administration at 681-4770 (TDD #454-8535). FISH, SCHWANZ LAKES WILL NEED HELP BREATHING THIS WINTER Under a cooperative agreement between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the City of Eagan, aeration units will be operating this winter on Fish Lake and Schwarz Lake. The purpose of lake aeration is to make sure that largemouth bass, crappies, bluegills, and other gamefish in the lakes can survive until the ice leaves in the spring. Phosphorus entering the lakes through the storm sewer system spurred the growth of algae and aquatic weeds this summer and fall. Many of these plants will die in late fall and winter. Decomposition of the dead plants requires oxygen which is obtained from the lake water. As ice covers the lake during the winter, the lake is cut off from the atmosphere which is often an important source of oxygen. Lake oxygen levels plummet as a result, causing largemouth bass and other gamefish to suffocate and die while bullheads and other species tolerant of low oxygen conditioi _ survive. The aeration units help prevent low oxygen conditions under the ice by pumping water from the lake and carrying it to a series of baffles on shore. Gravity does the rest as the water cascades over the baffles, mixing with atmospheric oxygen on the way down. The aerated water is then returned to the lake. Remember to observe the "Thin Ice" warning signs and to stay outside the fenced areas near the aerator if you venture out onto either lake this winter. WETLAND PROTECTION LAW SWINGS INTO HIGH GEAR/HOMEOWNERS NEED TO BE AWARE To protect and restore Minnesota's wetland resources, the state passed the 1991 Wetlands Conservation Act. And starting on December 15, the last and most stringent phase of that Act will go into effect. Called the Permanent Program, it will provide strong disincentives to fill or drain wetland areas. If wetland areas are allowed to be filled or drained, those wetlands must be replaced at a minimum rate of 2 acres for every one acre lost. The City administers this law within Eagan. Individual homeowners need to be aware that they are also affected by the taw. Extending a backyard into a wet area or creating a sand beach on a pond may be a violation of the law and can bring a stiff penalty. Please call the Eagan Water Resources Coordinator at 681-4300 if you have questions about how the law: applies to your activities. FALL WEED HARVESTING ON BLACKHAWK LAKE The development of Blackhawk Park has provided one more "tool in the tool box" for the City to use in its efforts to improve water quality in the lake. In October, the City used a newly created access to launch a weed harvester which cut and removed over 70 tons of weeds from the eastern half of the lake that had grown during the summer. Weeds play many desirable roles in lakes. They provide habitat for fish, produce oxygen needed by other aquatic organisms, and protect shorelines from erosion. Weeds and other plants attached to them also act as chemical filters for a lake by taking up nutrients as they grow during the warmer months of the year. This function is particularly important in Blackhawk Lake because the lake receives nutrient -laden runoffthrough the storm sewer system from over 7,000 acres of the City. But when the weeds die back in the late fall and winter, they release a large proportion of nutrients contained in their tissue back into the lake. They also take oxygen from the water when they decompose during the winter, which can threaten the survival of gamefish. Fall harvesting is timed to remove the weeds and the nutrients they contain before they are released, as well as to remove material that could drop oxygen levels to dangerously low levels for gamefish during the winter. 5 CITY BUSINESS .. . EAGAN COMMUNITY VALUES Perhaps your child will come home from school all excited about a mitten tree in his/ her classroom. "And, when the tree is all full of mittens, we will take them `someplace' where boys and girls who don't have mittens can get some." Without utilizing the abstract term "service," your child is experiencing the personal value of giving, is involved in a project that has meaning to him/her and is participating in an activity that is important in the community of Eagan. Service is one of the community values recently endorsed by the Eagan City Council. During the month of December it is hoped that schools, churches, and youth groups throughout the community will consider ways to experience service. Eagan Community Values have been proposed by the Eagan Community Partnership Forum, a citizen group formed to develop methods to help instill positive, commonly held values among the young people of the community. During upcoming months look for the following values to be addressed: DECEMBER: SERVICE JANUARY: CULTURAL VALUES AND DIVERSITY FEBRUARY: NEIGHBORLINESS AND FRIENDLINESS MARCH: MANNERS The forum would be interested to hear of the innovative ways your group has found to promote these shared values. Forum co-chairs Reverend George Martin and Dr. Tom Wilson would welcome your input. You may send your ideas to Reverend George Martin, 1021 Diffley Road, Eagan, MN 55123. IT'S WINTER! TAKE CARE OF YOUR; PETS by Animal Control Officer Kathleen Gilbertson Now is the time for all good people to come to the aid of their pets. It's Minnesota; our temperatures are like Siberia and Alaska. A thirty below windchill is common. Domestic animals cannot be left outside with no shelter. They are not able to survive Minnesota's severe winters without suffering injury, illness and death. Every winter I find do tied to trees with no shelter, frozen water and no food. I'also find dogs freezing in unheated garages. The space is so large, their bodies cannot possibly get warm I also find cats and kittens with frozen paws and tails and partial frost bitten ears. Owners must protect their pets. Dog houses are easy to construct. They need to be a windproof structure not toobig injorder to allow heat retention. They shouldbe made of durable material with a solid floor raised at least two inches from the ground, with an entrance covered by a flexible windproofmaterial. The best bedding material I've hind is straw because it allows the moisture to evaporate. Here's hoping for a kinder winter for our four -footed friends.. EAGAN HISTORY BOOK For a special Christmas present, may we suggest the historybook of the City of Eagan, "Lone Oak Years." The price of the book is just $5.00, including tax. The 8" x 11" hardcover book contains over 230 pages and includes more than 150 historic photographs. The history book is available for purchase at the Eagan Municipal Center and the Eagan Branch of the Dakota County Library. RABIES CLINIC -1994 DOG LICENSES The City of Eagan will sponsor a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on January 23,1993. The vaccinations will be given from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Fire Administration Building at 3795 Pilot Knob Road. The cost of the vaccina- tion will be $7.50 per shot. 1994 dog licenses may be purchased at the same time. All licenses are due on or before February 20, 1994. Proof of a cur- rent rabies vaccination by a licensed veteri- narian is needed; the license cost is $5.00 if the animal is neutered or spayed or $10.00 if not. Licenses may also be purchased at the Eagan Municipal Center beginning at the end of December, 1993. There is a late charge of $2.00 for licenses not renewed by February 20. Dogs must be licensed in Eagan when they are 6 months old or within 30 days of moving into the City. 1994 licenses from other cities may be transferred for $2.00 (proof of rabies vaccination is required). There is also a $2.00 charge to replace lost license tags. WINDOW TINT By Operations Captain Jim Sewald The Eagan Police Department has recently purchased two instruments that measure the light transmittance of the tint applied to automobile windows. Minne- sota State Statute 169.71 (C) says that any applied window tint must have a light transmittance of 50% or more to be legal. There is confusion with the law because over 90%ofthe cars come fromfactorypre- tinted in the glass, usually 75% to 85% light transmittance. The lightest tint ma- terial available is 50%, which is legal until you apply it to your already tinted window usually resulting in a light transmittance of 35% to 42%. Eagan officers are stopping and issu- ing citations for illegal window tint. If you are not sure if your car is legal, stop by the police department and we will test it for you. If you are thinking about applying window tint to your cart you might be wasting your money plus later be paying a fine. We want to avoid this. The rules for trucks, vans, blazers, etc., are different than cars, so if you have any questions, please call the Eagan Police Department at 681-4700. (CITY..: EAGAN THANKS ITS VOLUNTEERS The City of Eagan is fortunate to have numerous volunteer groups who are willing to assist the commu- nity. These groups range in size from afewpeopleworking onlitterpickup, to large;crews committing several weeks to construction projects. Re- cent examples ofsuchgroups include the Dakota County Sentence to Ser- vice (STS) crew that recently assisted with the development of Blackhawk Park. The STS planted approxi- mately 400 trees and shrubs and con- structed an observation platform and seating area. In addition, this group helped with the installation of an irrigation system at Fire Station #4, and stained all of the City's 270 picnic tables The Twin Cities Tree Trust has also frequently contributed tothe City, .: most recently by completing the wrap- ping of over 1,200 trees City-wide. Another frequent volunteer group isLutheran Brotherhood. This past summer they completed two land- scape plantings - one at the Ohmann Park shelter building, and one adja- cent to the pavilion at Thomas Lake Park. It should benotedlhat notall the.volunteersare large groups Indi- viduals, such as Paul Chorewycz, also contribute. As pat of Paul's requirements to earn his Eagle Scout status, heorganizedagroupofvolun- teers to complete afoundationplant- ing at Skyhill Park This group planted over 38 trees and shrubs, installed a!patio stone walkway, and mulched the entireplanting area with woodchips: Thanks to their efforts the appearance of the shelter build- ing was greatly enhanced: The City of: Eagan ;wishes to thank its many volunteers. Their ei%rts go a long way in increasing .-q of life for all of us. This newsletter is printed on recycled paper. C LIBRARY. • LIBRARY oCH�ECK 1T STAFF TRAINING On December 17, all library staff will be involved in a day of training. The focus of the day will be cultural differences in addition to an exchange of ideas that will benefit the library user. All Dakota County libraries will be closed on December 17 and will reopen on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. AUDIO VISUAL DEPARTMENT The audiovisual specialist has ordered many new titles for your listening and viewing pleasure. Some new videos on tap includeAladdin, An Affair to Remember starring Cary Grant, Once Upon A Forest, and several titles from the Baby -Sitter's Club. CDs continue to be a very popular offering as well as books on tape. Both offer a wide variety of titles and subjects. People who spend a lot of time on the road especially appreciate the full length unabridged talking books like Needful Things by Stephen King and MARS by Ben Bova. REFERENCE SERVICES New additions in the reference department include the newspaper index to the Star Tribune between January and September, 1993. This index is updated monthly. Also, through a generous gift from the Friends of the Library, the Eagan Chronicle is available on microfilm. The period covered is October 1980, through June 1991. TUTOR TRAINING Do you want to serve your community while helping others? Join the ESL, English as a Second Language, tutor training in the library January 18, 20, and 22. The class will meet during the week from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is a fee of $15.00 for the training. At the completion of the sessions attendees will be certified to tutor in the Wescott Library program. A list of students waiting to be tutored is growing; so plan now to call 452-9600 and register for the training classes. HOURS Regular hours of the library are Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday hours through May are 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. DISPLAY YOUR HOUSE NUMBER PLEASE HELP YOUR FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS LOCATE YOUR HOME IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY! 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 hidden by landscaping or other obstructions? Ifyou live in a townhouse or multiple 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 can locate it quickly. Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities participating in City activi- ties will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will attempt to provide such aid. The Eagan News is! distributed four times a year as a public service by theEagan City Council. The newslet- ter is prepared through the office ofthe City Administrator. J CABLE TV .. . CABLE TV RATE REGULATION UPDATE As a result of the 1992 Cable Act, municipalities were granted the ability to regulate the rates for the "basic service" tier and any related equipment service charges. In addition, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was given the task to regulate the rates for the other non -premium service tiers. In Eagan's case this would be Meredith Cable's "Preferred" service tier. As of September 1, 1993 the FCC set in motion the process for accomplishing the rate regulation goals of the Cable Act. In early October, the City Council authorized the Burnsville/Eagan Cable Commis- sion to act on behalf of the City as its franchising authority. The Commission has since filed with the FCC seeking the certification to commence regulation of the basic service tier and any ancillary equipment services. In early November the City will become "certified," after which the review process of the "basic" subscriber's rates will start. The process will require the Commission's examination of the "benchmark" rates established by Meredith Cable on September 1. It could take as little as 60 days, or perhaps as long as five months. The Commission will hold at least one public hearing during the review. Please watch your Government Access Channel #16 for the public hearing announcement. In addition, the Cable Commission has filed a "complaint" with the FCC, on behalf of the two cities' cable consumers, requesting the FCC to review Meredith's Preferred Service rates. As the FCC has complete jurisdiction over this area of rates, the Cable Commission will fulfill the role as the City's liaison between consumer, cable company and FCC. Should you have any questions or like additional information regarding rate regulation or the Cable Act, please contact the Cities' and Commission's cable coordinator at 681-4608. CITY OF EAGAN PUBLIC MEETINGS' TELEVISION SCHEDULE The City ofEagan cablecasts its meetings on the Government Access Channel #16. The following is a listing of the monthly program 'ischedule: CITY COUNCIL Cablecast Live 1st & 3rd Tuesday> Recablecast Next Day, Weds. Recablecast Next Day, Weds. PARK & REC Cablecast Live 1st. Thursday 7:00 p.m. COMMISSION Recablecast Next Day, Friday NOON Recablecast Next Day, Friday 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CABLE COMMISSION; PLANNING COMMISSION. AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMI114. Cablecast Live Recablecast Recablecast Cablecast Live Recablecast Recablecast Cablecast Live Recablecast Recablecast 2nd Thursday Next Day,::Friday Next Day, Friday 4th Tuesday Next Day, ;:Weds. Next Day, Weds. 2nd Tuesday Next Day, Weds, Next Da , Weds. y 7:00 p.m. NOON 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 'I 10:30 a.m. 5:00.m. P heeUigPlaYbackairies subject fg change ..-_-please check Channel 16 for current programming schedules. ( CITY . NATIONAL FIRE ACADEMY REPRESENTATIVES Two Eagan Fire Department officers have been chosen to represent Minnesota at the National Fire Academy's upcoming Volunteer Incentive Program (VIPs). Con- gratulations to Station Commander Bob Kriha and Captain Linda McMillan, who will attend intensive six-day training pro- grams at the NFA campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Bob Kriha will attend the Commu- nity Fire Protection: Master Plannink,course December 12 - 17, 1993. It is designed to provide volunteer fire officers the opportu- nity to experience the process of producing a comprehensive community fire protec- tion master plan. Linda McMillan will attend Fire Command Operations April 10 -15, 1994. This course focuses on skills needed in implementation of an incident command system and in tactical operations on the fire ground. Command techniques for control and extinguishment of small residential structures to multi -occupancy commercial complexes will be covered. The Academy compresses two weeks worth of course work into six days for the Volunteer Incentive Program. Each stu- dent receives a stipend to cover round trip airfare. Lodging, books and ground trans- portation are provided by the Academy. The City of Eagan is committed. to the policy that all persons: have equal access to its programs, services, activities, facilities and employment. without regard to race,': color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disabil- xu orie ity, age, martial status, sexual a1 nta- .;�u lion or status with regard to public assistance, PUBLIC WORKS AND PARIS .. . ELECTRONIC WATER METERS The City of Eagan is in the fifth year of its eight-year program to upgrade the water meter reading and billing system. This automatic meter reading and billing system will result in increased meter read- ing accuracy, reading efficiency, and cost savings. The Utility Division is presently installing new electronic water meters in selected areas. Residents will be contacted by letter if they are in the area scheduled for upgrading this year. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE NEW WATER METER OR ITS INSTALLATION. We would appreciate affected residents' coop- eration in making meter changeover ap- pointments, and in having the water meter accessible to meter installation personnel. We would like to thank the affected resi- dents for helping us to serve our commu- nity better. PROTECTING TREES FROM ANIMAL DAMAGE During winters with extended dura- tion of snowcover, mice and rabbits some- times become desperate for food and turn to stripping the bark and buds off trees. Rabbits will feed above the snow while mice may feed above or below the snow. If bark is removed from all around the tree's trunk, it will die. This damage is known as "girdling." You can protect trees by placing a cylinder of 1/4 inch mesh hardware cloth around their bases. Be sure to wrap a tree high enough so rabbits can't get at it while standing on the snow. This mesh cylinder must be placed 2 - 3 inches below the soil or mulch so that mice can not dig under it to feed on the bark. Wire mesh may be somewhat expensive if you are wrapping large numbers of trees, but the mesh is reusable. Chemical repellents are also avail- able and may be the best way to prevent damage from larger animals like deer which browse on the upper portions of trees. PLANTING FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION Trees and shrubs provide many benefits to our community including aesthetics, wildlife habitat, increased property values, and improved energy conservation. Energy conservation can be achieved by reducing cooling costs in the summer and lowering heating expenses during the winter. Energy conservation not only saves money but is also good for the environment. Trees and shrubs consume carbon dioxide while giving off oxygen. Much of this carbon dioxide results from the burning of fossil fuels for heating and electricity. Therefore, trees planted to minimize energy consumption provide a ` `double benefit" for the environment. Although much of the attention in planting for energy conservation focuses on providing cooling benefits during the short, hot summer, Eagan residents live in an area dominated by the need to heat buildings during long cold periods. This is especially important for single family residences which typically spend several times more on heating than cooling costs. A reduction of heating consumption through the planting of trees and shrubs can be achieved by several means: 1) Select and locate trees strategically. If trees are to be planted on the south side of buildings, select deciduous trees with lower crown density. These trees generally have large, compound leaves and shed their leaves early in the fall. Also, locate trees either close enough to buildings so their crowns will not block the sun's low rays or far enough away so the same result is obtained. 2) Plant trees and shrubs to reduce heat loss from wind effects. When cold outside air leaks in and replaces warm inside air, a process called air exchange occurs. During cold winter months, air exchange is responsible for one-third to one-half of the heat loss from homes. Heat loss from wind effects can be reduced by planting wind breaks. Wind breaks are believed to be most effective when placed upwind at a distance of about two times the height of the house. Trees selected by windbreaks should be dense, fast growing, and should tend to keep their branches close to the ground. A combination of coniferous and dense shrubs is generally suggested. 3) Preserving existing neighborhood tree cover is also very important in reducing winter heating consumption. The collective effect of buildings and trees together greatly reduces wind related heat loss by minimizing air exchange and creating miniature "heat islands." Overall goals in planting to conserve energy are: select and locate trees strategically, preserve existing trees, and provide for and maintain tree health. WINTER PRUNING Winter is a good time to prune shade trees, especially oaks. Oak trees can safely be pruned without the risk of being infected by Oak Wilt. Oak Wilt is a fungal disease that threatens the lives of all species of oaks. Since the Oak Wilt fungus is dormant during the winter, no new infections will occur. Pruning wounds made during the winter do not need any special treatment such as tree wound paint. There are several advantages to pruning in the winter besides the absence ofOak Wilt activity. Because deciduous trees have lost their leaves, the visibility in the crown of the tree is much greater. Therefore, it is much easier to see which branches need pruning. When the ground is frozen, falling branches, and branches dragged across the lawn, will not damage turf and yard plants. The removal of dead branches also eliminates wood with insects and disease infestations further reducing the infection of healthy wood. 117:ou need this information in an alternate form such as large print, bratlt audio toe etc. lease contact the Ci 'o a an 3830 Pilot Knob Roa a MN 55122, 681-4600, (TDD phone: 454 8535.) HERS Highlights Eagan Recycling Program Materials Accepted in the Eagan Curbside & Apartment Recycling Program There is recycling service for single and multi -family homes in the City of Eagan. Recycling pick-up is the same day as garbage collection. Please set your recyclables at the curb by 7 a.m. The materials collected in the curbside program are: Cans: Tin and aluminum food and beverage cans. Rinse cans and place in a paper bag or recycling container. Glass: Clear, green, and brown glass. Rinse and remove caps lids and rings. Colors can be commingled. NO drinking glasses, ceramics, window glass, or light bulbs. 1 Newsprint: Advertising inserts that come in your newspaper can be recycled with your newspapers. Bundle or place papers in a paper bag. Plastic bottles with a neck: Rinse bottles and remove caps and pumps. (Caps and pumps should be thrown away.) Place in a paper bag or recycling container. Corrugated cardboard: Flatten and bundle corrugated cardboard into 3'by 3' pieces. Please do not include pizza, cereal, or other food boxes. Magazines and small catalogs: Place in paper bag or bundle with a string and keep separate from newspaper. No junk mail or glossy paper. Reminder: Call your refuse hauler for any additional materials they may collect. They may also have additional set -out instructions. 10 December 1993 Dakota County Wins National Recycling Award In October, Dakota County received an Honorable Mention from the National Recycling Coalition for Best Urban Recycling Program. This is a prestigious honor and one of which the residents of Dakota County and the City of Eagan can be proud. Other winners from Minnesota included the Office of Waste Management and the Metropolitan Council for the SMART (Saving Money and Reducing Trash) Shop- ping Program and The Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium for Best Environmental Organiza- tion. Thanks for all your efforts Eagan residents and businesses. Keep up the great work! Holiday Waste Reduction Tips The holiday season is upon us and for many of us that can mean extra garbage from single use wrapping paper, overly packaged toys, and holiday party deco- rations and leftovers. Holiday celebrations can be enjoyable and even more meaningful if you put some waste reduction ideas into practice. Here are some suggestions: Gift Wrapping Ideas • Wrap a present in a present. Use cloth items like scarves or towels to wrap a gift. • Wrap a gift in old maps, sheet music or pages from a child's coloring book. • Use popcorn for packaging fragile items. After the gift is opened you can feed the packaging material to the birds! ' Use reusable items such as hair ribbons, shoe laces, or neckties to decorate a box instead of a bow. Holiday Tree Ideas • Consider buying a potted Norfolk pine, fig tree or indoor house plant that can be used every holiday season as your evergreen tree. • Purchase a tree from a tree farm rather than cutting one down in the wild. • Consider buying an artificial tree that can be reused every year. Waste Reduction Ideas for Parties • Buy baking goods and snack food in bulk or large volumes. ' Borrow or rent reusable tableware and dishes. 11 • Use outdated calendars taped together to make a New Year's tablecloth. • Place easily identifiable recycling containers at your party so guests can recycle their pop cans, bottles, etc. "Green" Gift Ideas • Look for gifts that are minimally packaged, without unnecessary plastic wrap or cardboard backing. • Evaluate the gift for simplicity and durability. Look for products with long term warranties. • Give something to help save the environment like an energy saving florescent light fixture, a flow control showerhead or membership in an environmental organization. "Green" Resolutions for the New Year • Walk or bicycle at least one car errand weekly. • Buy recycled products. • Reduce your use of pesticides and other hazardous household chemicals. Use safer substitutes instead. • Write or call legislators, store managers and manu- facturers to let them know how you feel about envi- ronmental issues. • Send used holiday cards (front picture only) to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, 100 St. Jude Street, Dept. MN, Boulder City, Nevada 89005. Children at St. Jude's will use your old cards to make new ones. Cards are available for purchase. These holiday waste reduction ideas were taken from "No Waste Holiday Ideas" written by the Anoka County Waste Management Unit and reprinted by the Minnesota Office of Waste Management. Ques- tions on waste reduction? Call the Eagan Recycling Program. Compostable Yard Waste Bag Ordinance Recently, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners voted to require that all yardwaste that is put out for curbside pick-up be placed in a bag that is compost - able. Plastic bags used to hold yard waste can con- taminate finished compost and decrease the quality of the compost. Compostable is not the same as bio- degradable. A compostable bag will break down with the grass and leaves. A biodegradable bag will not necessarily break down in the same timeframe as the yardwaste in the bag. There are additional problems with some bags labeled as degradable. Many degrade into small pieces that can pose problems in finished compost. Stores in the City of Eagan and Dakota County are starting to sell compostable bags. Right now, the bag that is avail- able is made of paper. In the future there may be a compostable bag made of plastic. Call your local store where you purchase yard supplies to see if they carry compostable bags. Call your refuse hauler. Some haulers will be collect- ing yardwaste in reusable containers in addition to compostable bags. Call them for more details. If you feel that using compostable bags is not an option for you consider using other lawn care alterna- tives: Keep grass clippings on your lawn. The lippings provide needed nutrients to your lawn and will not need to be watered as frequently. Start backyard composting; it's not as difficult as you might think. You can get composting information from the City of Eagan's Recycling Program. In addition, the City has an ordinance regulating backyard composting. Again you can get this information from the City Recycling Program. Use the yardwaste compost site. A private firm in Eagan runs a Compost site. You will be able to use standard plastic bags at this site if you empty the bags yourself. At this time they are closed for the season (except for Christmas tree drop-offs). Call the City for more information. Christmas Tree Recycling The privately owned compost site, Empire/SMC, that is located in the City of Eagan at Yankee Doodle and Elrene Road will be open for business as long as the weather holds. To participate in Dakota County's Christmas tree recycling program: 1) bring your tree to an area compost site or 2) contact your trash hauler. There may be an extra charge if your hauler has a separate collection. The site will be open for Christmas tree drop-off for two weeks starting the first Monday after New Year's Day. The site will be open 9:00 to 5:00 each day of the week. There will be a $2.00 charge per tree for up to five trees. The charge drops to $1.00 per tree for more than five trees. 12 For more information on the site and hours please call 322-2622 or 867-1282. Household Hazardous ' astes? Household hazardous wastes are products that can be harmful to our health and the envi- ronment if not handled in a safe manner. If not disposed of properly these products can be flammable, corrosive, toxic to humans and animals, contaminate the environment, and react or explode when combined with other chemicals. Household hazardous wastes include: paint, solvents, pesticides, drain cleaner, motor oil, car batteries, fluores- cent lights and others. You can reduce the amount of hazardous waste you create if you: 0 Think twice before you buy! Switch to safe substitutes. 0 Read the label. Make sure the product will do what you want before purchasing. Follow label instructions for safe use, storage and disposal. Use a Tess hazardous alternative to the product. • Purchase only the amount you need, and use up what you buy. 0 Avoid aerosols. Choose pump sprays or other altenatives. O Select water-based over solvent -based products when available. If you have hazardous substances that need special disposal, you may take them to the Dakota County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Site located at Gopher Smelting and Refining Co. 3385 S. Highway 149 (Hwy 149 and Yankee Doodle Rd.), Eagan. Please enter off of Hwy 149. The site is open to take household hazardous waste on Wednesday Evenings 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. There is a $2 fee per tire to dispose of used tires. Donations are also accepted to help offset the high cost of disposal. �M. F.Y. Dad* b. A Recycle/Reuse area is located at this site, where some products brought in by other residents can be picked up for reuse at no cost. For more information, please call the Eagan Recycling Hotline at 681-4380 13 December, 1993 Sunday TMonday SERVICE Monday Tuesday ' Wednesday 1 Thursday 2 Advisory Parks, Pec. & Natural Resources Friday 3 Saturday 4 5 6 7 Seniors Coffee Club CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM 8 HAPPY HANUKKA Seniors Group 9 10 11 RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION 9 AM - 1 PM 12 13 Fleet Feet and Free Wheelers Holiday Social 14 15 16 17 Tentative Opening of Skating Rinks 4:00 PM 18 Kids Crafts 19 Skate with Santa Clearwater ParkTrapp 1:00 - 3:00 PM Broomball 20 Broomball 21 Seniors Coffee Club CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM 22 23 City Offices CloseOpen at Noon 24 City Offices Closed Skating Rink Shelters 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS Farm, Goat Hill, SkyHill Noon - 4 PM 26 Broomball 27 SkatingShelters Open at 10:00 AM Skating Lessons 28 Science Museum/ Skateville Skating Lessons Senior &oup Boot Hockey Tourn. at Skating 29 4 -Man Hockey Soccer's Word Cup Preview at the Skating Rinks 30 Skating Lessons Scavenger Hunts at 31 City Offices Closed Skating Rink Shelters 29 Bandy School January, 1994 Sunday CUL7`IJRAL Monday 'Tuesday VALUES Wednesday AND Thursday DIVERSITY Friday C Saturday 1 News ow/Ice Bowl at the Rinks - 1:00 PM 2 Boot Hockey Snow Sculpture Contest at the Rinks Broomball 3 Tiny Tots Skating Lessons Broomball 4 Tiny Tots Seniors Coffee Club Skating Lessons CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM 5 TinyeniorFit Speed Skating 4 -Man Hockey 6 Tiny Tots Dog Obedience Skating Lessons Advisory Parks, Recreation & Nat. Resources 7 Kids FPlay Camp Preschool Co-Rec Broomball 8 Cross Country Ski Lessons Bandy School 9 Boot Hockey Broomball 10 Fleet Fee & Free Wheelers Skating Event Tiny Tots Skating Lessons 11 Tiny Skating Tots Lessons 12 Tiny Tots Seniors Group Speedskating 4 -Man Hockey 13 Tiny Tots Skating Lessons Dog Obedience 14 Games Kids Play Fitness & Fun Camp Preschool Co-Rec Broomball 15 Bandy School Cross Country Ski Lessons BabysittirglLatchkey Clinic - 9 AM 1:15 PM 16 Boot Hockey Broomball 17 Skating Lessons Martin Luther King Day City Offices 18 Seniors Coffee Club Tiny Tots CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM 19 Tiny Tots Speedskating 4 -Man Hockey 20 Tiny Tots Dog Obedience 21 Games Kids Play Fitness & Fun Camp Preschool Winger Weekendll Contest 22 BandySchool CrosCountry Ski Lessons 23 Boot Hockey Broomball Boot Hockey 30 ® oomball 24 Tiny Tots Skating Lesso Broomball Tiny Tots Skating Lessons 31Broomball 25 Tiny Tots Seniors Group Skating Lessons 26 Tiny Tots Speed 4 -Man Hockey 27 Full Moon Family Skate Bandy Rink Tiny Tots Skating Lessons 28 Games Kids Play Fitness & Funating Camp Preschool Ca-Rec Broomball 29 Bandy School 18 February, 1994 ge Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 Seniors Coffee Club Tiny Tots Skating Lessons CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM Wednesday 2 Tiny Tots Speedskating 4 -Man Hockey Thursday 3 Tiny Tots Dog Obedience Skating Lessons Advisory Parks, Rec. & Natural Resources Commission - 7 PM Friday 4 Fitness & Fun Games Kids Play Camp Preschool Skating games/races at Clearwater Co-Rec Broomball Saturday 5 BandySchool Family Ice Fishing Winter Picnic & Tubing Party Boot Hockey Tourn. 6 Boot Hockey Teddy Bear Bark Skate,Shoot & Score Family Ice Skate Snow Softball Tourn. 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Broomball 7 Tiny tots 55/Alive 1-5 PM Skating Lessons 8 Tiny tots Seniors Group Speed Skating 4 -Man Hockey 9 Tiny tots Seniors Group Speed Skating 4 -Man Hockey 10 Tiny Tots Skating Lessons Dog Obedience 11 Fitness & Fun Games Kids Play Camp Preschool 12 Bandy School 13 Boot Hockey 14 Fleet Feet and Free Wheelers Tubing Tiny Tots 15 Seniors Coffee Club Tiny tots CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM 16 Tiny Tots 17 Tiny Tots Dog Obedience 18 Fitness & Fun Fames Kids Play Camp Preschool 19 20 21 Welch Village Ski Trip Tiny TotsTiny President's DaySeniors City Offices losed 22 Tiny TotsFitness Group 23 Tots 24 Tiny Tots Dog Obedience 25 & Fun Games Kids Pay Camp Preschool 26 27 - Al 28 Tiny Tots AND NEIGHBORLINESS FRIENDLINESS March, 1994 Monday Tuesday 1 Seniors Coffee Club Tiny Tots CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM Wednesday 2 TinyTots Thursday 3 Tiny Tots Dog Obedience Advisory Parks, Rec. & Natural Resources Commission -7 PM Friday 4 Saturday 5 7 Tiny tots 8 Tiny tots 9 Tiny tots Seniors Group 10 Tiny Tots Dog Obedience 11 12 SPRING RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION 14 15 Seniors Coffee Club CITY COUNCIL 6:30 PM 16 17 18 19 21 22 Seniors Group 23 24 25 26 28 HERS 19 o 5' D q g • w o 1 N c a 0 • g r• 00 0 "o o: n • w R • 50 " o'w M g m 0 a ° :R. 0 a w •-° 1!„60,„, 5410.5 4. 5 o 0,-, , 0 o w coo . 0",; • 0. R. 5' y w e . ' o P»l acro n 0 0 o see 5' 5q w egg, 0 5. 0.E 0 • Isso Cn 0-3 1 o n n R • 2 0 tv- 0-3 1 N 1 5 o n n '* o o' S 1 d p* 4 16 N nr 7 0-3 1 cn cn o 0 0-3 N • :uetp1un9/aua.red :ueTpiun9/aua.n d :uuTiuno/aua.zed :aaupipJiq sTIP:13 :aaupq;.ua s,pjND 0 Ky F4) - CD CD CD 8 N R CD CD n CD CD N a CD CD CD CD r1 H •• • • • REGISTRATION.... WHERE TO REGISTER: Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road Regular Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday -Friday REGISTRATION OPTIONS: In-person beginning December 11, 1993 Mail -in Depository drop box *PLEASE NOTE: Registration received prior to December 11, 1993, will be processed upon completion of the first day in-person session. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION BEGINS: Saturday, December 11, 1993 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. *PLEASE NOTE: Registration continues Monday through Friday during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 PM. If you are registering for an activity for which there is no registration limit, you do not need to attend registration on opening day. REGISTRATION CHANGE: Requests to change activity locations, sections or times for registrations already completed will be accommodated on a space available basis. CONFIRMATION LETTERS: Letters of confirmation are not sent. You should attend an activity for which you register as scheduled. You will be notified if changes are necessary. REFUND POLICY: EQUAL ACCESS POLICY RECREATION PROGRAMS: Registration fees for programs canceled by Parks and Recreation will be fully refunded. Participant requests for refunds prior to the start of a program will be honored subject to whether funds have already been expended for tickets, supplies and services or whether persons on a wait list can be registered. Partial refunds after an activity begins will be subject to a reduction of expense already expended. No refunds for team activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons wishing to attend or participate in City of Eagan Recreation Programs are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the event. Ifa notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City will make every attempt to provide the aids. However, this may not be possible with short notice. SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited amount of scholarship funding is available. For information, call Parks and Recreation at 681-4660 (TDD 454-8535). LEBANON HILLS REGIONAL PARK Lebanon Hills Regional Park, located in Apple Valley and Eagan, is a winter enthusiast's haven. Thirteen miles of groomed ski trails meander through the wooded countryside and around lakes and ponds. The .8 mile beginner; trail and seveni iniles of intermediate trails begin at Schultz Lake Trailhead in Eagan, on Cliff Roadbetweez Pilot Knob Road and Dodd Road The Schultz Lake Ski Concession which offers a place to warm-up, obtain information and enjoy refreshments,; i rms open 'wee kends from 9 AM to 5 PM. The ski skater will enjoy the challenging 2.5 mile skating loop located on Johnny Cake Ridge Road, south of Cliff Road Winter hiking is available around Jensen Lake; the two mile trail then heads north for 1.5 miles to Holland Lake The hiker may park at Holland Lake (on. Cliff Road, just west of Schultz Lake) or at Jensen Lake: (south of Cliff Road on Pilot Knob Road) The following programs are free and ogfn to the. ublac Join an experienced REI skier at the "Getting Started i n Cross Country Skiing" clinic on Tuesday, January 11 at 7 PM -Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Camp Sacajawea (intersection of Pilot Knob and McAndrews Road; in Appe Valley). Also, on Saturday, January 22 from 11 AM - 2 PM in Lebanon Hills at Schultz Trailhead, REI cross country ski experts will be on hand for a Cross Country Waxing Demonstration. Follow the moon's bright light when you join Dakota County Parks on a Full Moon Ski Tour, Thursday, January 27, 1994 and Friday, February 25, 1994 at 7 PM. Call the Park Office for reservations at 437-7196. All trails are open 5 AM to 11 PM. Schultz Lake parking lot is open from 8 AM to 10:30 PM. The gate is locked at 11 PM. For trail brochures or program information, call Dakota County Parks at 437-6608. Call 438-6313 for an up-to-date report on cross `country ski trail conditions. 17 (DOG OBEDIENCE DOG OBEDIENCE Heel! Sit! Stay! A timed pet will gain confidence. An aggressive dog will learn to obey your command. Using repetition, a firm "no" when needed, and loads of praise you will teach your dog to respond appropriately. A dog younger than nine months of age is too much of a puppy to understand obedience training. The handler may be an adult or youth, 12 years of age or older. Novice training is for dogs who have previously had beginner classes. BRING TO THE FIRST CLASS: The dog, certificate of rabies vaccination, a choke chain 2 inches longer than the girth of the dog's neck, and a 6' leather leash. Space is limited and pre -registration is required. DATES: Thursday, January 6 - March 10, 1994 TIMES: Beginner: Novice: 6:00-7:00 PM 7:15 - 8:15 PM LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Bldg. 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $30.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, January 4, 1994 DOG OBEDIENCE TRICKS CLASS A dog obedience class featuring teaching your dog new tricks is being offered this winter. "Dead Dog," "Cookie on the Nose," "Roll Over," are samples of the class focus! The classes run for five (5) weeks. Prerequisite: Dog must be able to sit and stay. Pre -registration is required. DATES: Section I: Section II: Thurs., January 6 - February 3, 1994 Thurs., February 10 - March 10, 1994 TIMES: 8:30 - 9:30 PM LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Section I: Section 11: January 4, 1994 February 7, 1994 14 1rti, G SENIORS,.. 55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING The American Association ofRetired Persons has developed the curriculum and also provides certified instructors for this seminar. It is a nationally recognized drivers safety program. Persons 55 years of age and older are encouraged to participate. Minnesota law prescribes a 10% reduction in insurance rates for those who successfully complete the course. The seminar provides a thorough review of Minnesota laws and regulations for road safety. Additionally, the aging process, as it relates to driving skills, is discussed. Register at the Eagan Municipal Center, or by mail using a registration form in this newsletter. Space is limited and pre -registration is required. DATES: February 7 & 8, 1994 TIME: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $8.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:00 PM, Friday, February 4, 1994 EAGAN SENIORS Eagan Seniors meet several times each month to visit with longtime friends, to welcome new seniors to the community, and to participate in social activity. Home base, for potluck lunches and a variety of educational or entertainment programs is the Community Room of the Fire Administration Building. On the fourth Tuesday of each month Seniors meet in the Community Room at Oak Woods of Eagan. The Silver Bell McDonalds Restaurant hosts the Eagan Seniors Coffee Club on the first and third Tuesday mornings. On occasion, a regular meeting entails lunch at a local restaurant. Eagan Seniors are provided with opportunities to volunteer. Seniors annually staff the influenza immunization clinic and assist with projects in the schools. If you are an Eagan Senior, life-long resident or new to the city, join us. Call Parks and Recreation at 681-4660, TDD 454- 8535, to place your name on the activity mailing list. red. VW Recreation Hotline 681-4670 The Recreation Happenings Hotline is on line 24 hours each day. A menu of topics has been set up so that residents can quickly hear specific information. The menu and examples of messages are as follows: #1 Today's Activities: Weather related activity announcements, bus times, and other daily information is provided. This line is updated each weekday. When weekend events require new information for participants, messages are updated as needed. #2 Upcoming Special Events: Information concerning activities that will happen in two or three weeks. This line usually features community wide recreation programs. #3 Seasonal Outdoor Facility Information: An estimate of when the nets on tennis courts will need to come down for the winter, and a listing of city parks that have new playground equipment are examples of the messages on this general information line in the fall. #4 Shelter Building/Facility Reservation Information: The "how to" of reservations for pavilion, shelter buildings, ballfields, or skating rinks. Subject to the season of the year, information about the facilities available for reservations will be recorded. #5 Registration Information: Date, time, location for the start of recreation program registration each quarter is announced. Information about class openings or available space will be provided from time to time. #6 Youth Athletic Association Information: The hotline telephone numbers for youth athletics are provided as a service to the community. SUMMER PICNIC RESERVATIONS, The Department of Parks and Recreation will begin accepting 1994 picnic reservations on January 3, 1994. The facilities typically reserved are the pavilions at Trapp Farm and Thomas Lake Parks, several park shelter buildings and sun shelters. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Half day and full day reservations are available. Rental fees for pavilions and shelter buildings are $65 per 1/2 day, $95 per full day. A damage deposit of $150.00 is required. The sun shelter rental fee is $30. To reserve a facility, you may call Parks and Recreation at681-4660, TDD 454-8535, beginning January 3. A preliminary telephone reservation will be held for 48 hours. All fees must be paid within that 48 hour time period. Payment secures the reservation. If your group has specific dates in mind, reservations can be processed in full on January 3. Parks and Recreation office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. J WINTER FACILITY RESERVATIONS During the winter months, the skating rinks, the shelter buildings and the Trapp Farm tubing hill are the facilities operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Winter facilities receive approximately 100,000 park visits each year. Each facility is available to the general public during the published schedule of hours open. Rink reservations for youth hockey, ice ringette, adult broomball and boot hockey leagues are also scheduled at hockey rink facilities throughout the city during the normal hours of operation. Parks and Recreation winter pre-school programs are held in some shelter buildings during morning and afternoon hours. Program in session signs are placed on doors to alert the public that the facility is being utilized for an activity other than skating. The Department of Parks and Recreation does process requests for reserved ice time from community groups. Generally speaking, permits for reserved use of a hockey rink are written on a space available basis during normal hours open. Permits are written in one hour time blocks. Private reserved use of a shelter building at a skating rink site is not readily available during the winter. Small groups may integrate their outing with the normal skating related activity at a park. Group leaders should check with Parks and Recreation prior to setting a date, to find a time that will provide a good experience. An overcrowded facility is not fun! To inquire about reservations, call Parks and Recreation at 681-4660, TDD 454-8535. 15 WINTER WEEKEND.... A variety of outdoor recreation activities will occur in Eagan during the weekend of February 4-6. Bundle up the family and head for the nearest skating rink. Or, bring the children to Fish Lake Park for some old fashioned ice fishing. Plan to winter picnic at the tubing party. Gather your neighbors together and form a snow softball or a boot hockey team. The whole idea is to bring the community together to play, to visit over hot chocolate or apple cider, and to laugh at ole man winter. WINTER WEEKEND CONTESTS Start those creative juices flowing and enter one of three contests aimed to interest everyone in the family. Sponsored by the Eagan Sun Current and Eagan Parks and Recreation. Give itatry! Entry deadline for all contests is Friday, January 21, 4:30 PM, Eagan Parks and Recreation, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Winners will be announced in the February 2 edition of the Eagan Sun Current. Photo Contest: Enter your photograph of people, pets or animals in nature as they enjoy an Eagan Winter. Criteria for judging will include: 1. Theme "Eagan's Life Outdoors" 2. Overall Effect 3. Contrast 4. Composition The photo must have been taken AFTER October 1, 1993. Entries must include name, address, phone, date the photo was taken, location, type of camera and type of film. One entry per person. Must live or work in Eagan. Submit the negative as well. Photos and negatives will be returned if, and only if, you submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your entry. 1ST PLACE: Local merchant gift certificate, picture in the Sun Current February 2 issue, trophy. 2ND PLACE: Trophy 3RD PLACE: Trophy Creative Writing Contest: Enter your pen in this first annual creative writing contest. All forms and styles are welcome. Give us your thoughts on an ideal winter weekend in Eagan. Judging criteria includes: 1. Theme "An Ideal Eagan Winter Weekend" 2. Style 3. Composition 4. Creativity/Originality 5. Overall Effect The writing must have been created AFTER October 1, 1993. Entries must include name, address, phone and date the piece was written. Absolutely cannot exceed 250 words. One entry per person. Must live or work in Eagan. 1ST PLACE: Local merchant gift certificate, writing in the Sun Current February 2 issue, trophy. 2ND PLACE: Trophy 3RD PLACE: Trophy Coloring Contest: One entry per person. must be submitted on 81/2 AFTER October 1, 1993. 1ST PLACE: 2ND PLACE: 3RD PLACE: Everyone ages 12 and younger can enter their artwork showing a scene from winter in Eagan. Drawings will be judged by: 1. Theme "A Scene From an Eagan Winter" 2. Style 3. Overall Effect 4. Contrast All entries must include name, address, phone and date of birth. Pictures x 11 inch paper and must be original artwork done by one artist and drawn Must be an Eagan resident. Local merchant gift certificate, picture in the Sun Current February 2 issue, trophy. Trophy Trophy 12 CABIN FEVER RELIEF TEDDY BEAR BAND SUNDAY FEBRUARY 6, 1994 1:00 PM WOODLAND ELEMENTARY The Winter Weekend In Eagan continues on Sunday, February 6, with a Cabin Fever Relief performance by the Teddy Bear Band. The event starts at 1:00 PM sharp. Don't forget your teddy bear! Woodland Elementary is located at 945 Wescott Road which is 1/2 mile east of Lexington Avenue. Enter the building at the lower level gymnasium entrance. Community Education 196 and Eagan Parks and Recreation are co-sponsors of this appearance by the Teddy Bear Band. The performance is free of charge, however, admission is a non-perishable food item for the food shelf. KATE, SHOOT AND SCORE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1994 1:00 - 3:00 PM GOAT HILL PARK Hockey enthusiast, sharpen those skates and fine tune your wrist shot. Come out to Goat Hill Park and put your hockey skills to the test. You've seen the NHL All -Stars take part in a skills test, now it's your turn. Test your skills and be part of the action! FEBRUARY 4 5 & 6 1994.... SKATING, GAMES AND RACES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1994 7:00 PM - CLOSE CLEARWATER PARK Ice skaters of all ages are invited to come enjoy an evening of fun and crazy games. We'll play games such as freeze tag, Pom PomPull-Away and many more. These games are great on the playground and even more fun on the ice. Relay races will also be taking place, so lace up skates and colne have some fun.. FAMILY ICE FISHING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1994 1:00 - 3:00 PM FISH LAKE PARK Bundle up the kids, dig out the fishing poles, and join in the fun at Fish Lake Park. The holes will be drilled in the ice for you, there will be hot cider for all, and a bonfire will be blazing to keep you warm. Maybe someone will even catch a fish! Catch and release will be the order of the day. A memento of participation will be given to the children. SNOW SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT The ball may have to be orange; first base may be on top of a snow drift; and speed in the outfield won't help, but gather your team together and try Eagan's spoof on winter. With mukluks on your feet, a stocking cap covering your ears, layers of sweat shirts and sweaters to guard against the chill in the air, laugh with your friends as you frolic in the snow. Competition will be neighborly, spirits will be warm and OLD MAN WINTER will be defeated. Contact Eagan Parks and Recreation for registration forms, 681-4660, TDD 454-8535. Softballs provided. DATE: Sunday, February 6, 1994 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM LOCATION: Northview Athletic Fields 980 Northview Park Road TOURNAMENT Championship/Consolation or Pool Play, FORMAT: depending on registration. Two games guaranteed FEE: $65 per team REGISTRATION: January 10-28, 1994 ELIGIBILITY: Majority of players must live or work in the City of Eagan LIMIT: 8 Men's Teams 8 Women's Teams 8 Co-Rec 12" Teams WINTER PICNIC AND TUBING PARTY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1994 NOON - 4:00 PM TRAPP FARM PARK The charcoal will be ready for cooking up hotdogs. For a nominal fee you can winter picnic with your family sipping a soda and munching on hotdogs and chips. You may prefer to bring your own picnic lunch. That's okay, there will be plenty of room for all. This ninth annual tubing party again features bumpety bump rides down the hill, a roaring fire in the shelter building fireplace and free hot chocolate to warm you on breaks between rides down the hill. Join us at Trapp Farm Park for afun filled Saturday afternoon. 13 BOOT HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Organize a team for this exciting game everyone can play! Be a part of the action by entering the Eagan Parks and Recreation Boot Hockey Tournament. This Winter Weekend event is sure to fill up fast, so register right away. Rules and information are available through Parks and Recreation, 681- 4660, TDD 454-8535. This is a Pool Play Tournament. Participation will be limited to the first eight teams registered in each age group. The two age groups which will compete for trophies are: 1. 19 years and older 2. 15 to 18 years DATE: Saturday, February 5, 1994 TIME: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM LOCATION: Sky Hill Park, 3590 Blue Cross Road Quarry Park, 3340 Coachman Road FEE: $50 per team REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:30 PM, Friday, January 21, 1994 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING... CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS Cross-country skiers are invited to kick and glide on the flat, herringbone up the hills, and schuss down the other side on groomed trails in Eagan parks. The beginner, novice and more experienced skiing enthusiast will be challenged on Eagan's trails. NORTHVIEW PARK A beginner trail will loop around the pond, behind the tennis courts and back to the point of departure. The groomed trail will take advantage of gentle slopes and flat surfaces. The skier will experience warmth from the shelter of the woods and the brisk air of open space. The park is located on Northview Park Road, east off Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Diffley Road. The south parking lot will provide convenient parking for skiers who venture onto this trail. THOMAS LAKE PARK Groomed trails will provide cross country skiers with the opportunity to ski the half mile Native Prairie loop which traverses gentle slopes, flat stretches and the openness of the prairie. A second alternative is to ski the scenic, wooded lakeside trail which is more rugged, yet skiable, even for the beginner. A circle route is formed by kicking and gliding north along the trail adjacent to Thomas Lake Road then heading east on the Highline Trail back to the park. Ample parking is available in the Thomas Lake Parking lot which is located west off Pilot Knob Road, 3/4 mile south of Diffley Road. PATRICK EAGAN PARK Two miles of trail over variable terrain await the cross country skier. The trail begins with a steep down slope, after that the skier will find scenic flats and rolling hills. At several points on the trail you will experience being "in the woods." This trail provides a good workout! The park is located west off Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Diffley Road. The trail head is readily accessible from the parking area. CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS FOR ADULTS The air is crisp, the snow goes crunch, and you can see your breath before your face. The instructor urges you to practice the herringbone up a gentle slope. The class laughs at the sits marks in the snow. Learning how to cross-country ski builds confidence. The skills you gain will be there for you each season. Sunday afternoon ski excursions, weekend ski trips and a new outlook on winter are benefits you could find from learning how to cross-country ski. The lessons are designed for beginners. You may use your own equipment or rent skis, boots and poles. All class sections are appropriate for those who have never skied, as well as for those who have made previous attempts on their own. The first class meeting will be held indoors at the class time listed. These sessions meet in the Community Room of the Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. The two outdoor sessions will be held at Lebanon Hills Regional Park at the Schultz Lake Ski Trail. Space is limited and pre -registration is required DATES: TIME: FEE: Saturday, January 8, 15, and 22, 1994 Section I Section II Section 111 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM $25.00 with own equipment $35.00 with rental equipment (indicate height, weight and shoe size) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 3, 1994 ADULT SPORTS.... ADULT SUMMER SOFTBALL LEAGUES It's not too early to THINK SOFTBALL! Organize your team now for the 1994 season. Adult softball leagues are directed by Eagan Parks and Recreation. Registration material will be available after February 1, 1994. Returning teams have priority registration beginning in March. New teams register in mid-March on a first come, first served, space available basis. Contact Parks and Recreation at 681-4660 (TDD 454-8535) after February 1, 1994. SOFTBALL LEAGUES OFFERED: Women's Recreational & Men's Open Men's Recreational C or D Men's Corporate Men's Over 35/40 Co-Rec 11/12" Co-Rec 14" Men's Open Monday Evenings Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Evenings Thursday Evenings Thursday Evenings Tuesday and Friday Evenings and Wednesday Mornings Friday Evenings Thursday Mornings 10 CO-REC BROOMBALL Friday evening is reserved for wild and wacky fun. Co-Rec Broomball is offered and co-sponsored by the Burnsville and Eagan Parks and Recreation Departments. Your team must meet three pre- requisites in order to play: enjoyment of wintry outdoors, ability to laugh and the capacity to have a good time. Managers of prospective teams should contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681-4660 (TDD 454-8535) for registration information. Individuals and couples wishing to be on an available players list should also contact Parksand Recreation. AMANDA TOR Ymanagers meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 13, 6:30 PM in the Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. DATE: TIMES: LOCATIONS: Space is limited Fridays, January 7 - February 4, 1994 Game times at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM Burnsville: North River Hills Park 19th Avenue Eagan: Rahn Park, 4425 Sandstone Drive TEAM FEE: $150.00 (five games planned) REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Nov. 22-30, 1993 New teams: Dec. 1-7, 1993 Teams must consist primarily of players who live or work in Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Farmington, Lakeville or Savage. 4 -MAN HOCKEY MEN'S BROOMBALL Eagan Parks and Recreation offers two broomball leagues for men. Both leagues will be sanctioned and games will be played on Sunday or Monday evenings. Seven games are planned, weather permitting. Registration information is available by contacting Parks and Recreation at 681-4660 (TDD 454-8535). AMANDATORY managers meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 13, at 7:15 PM for Sunday League, 8:OOPM for Monday league, at the Municipal Center. Space is limited DATE: December 19, 20, 1993 through February 6, 7, 1994 TIME: Game times at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:OOPM LOCATION: Quarry Park, 3340 Coachman Road TEAM FEE: $217.00 (seven games planned) REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Nov. 22-30, 1993 New teams: Dec. 1-7, 1993 Before you know it, winter will be upon us. Plan now for the upcoming season and organize your team. Last year, everyone enjoyed the fast paced action and superior workout of the 4 -Man Hockey League. A goal board is used in place of a goalie and no checking or slap shots are allowed. Registration information is available by contacting Eagan Parks and Recreation 681-4660 (TDD 454-8535). AMANDA TORYmanagers meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, at 8:00 PM in the Municipal Center. DATE: Wed. evenings, Dec. 29, 1993 - Feb. 9, 1994 TIME: Game times at 6:00 7:00 and 8:00 PM LOCATION: Rahn Park, 4425 Sandstone Drive Quarry Park, 3340 Coachman Road TEAM FEE: $75.00 (seven games played) REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 1993 New teams: December 6-10, 1993 Teams must consist primarily of players who live or work in Eagan. 11 BOOT HOCKEY Organize your friends for a recreational league on ice. Slide and shoot while having fun to boot! This league is for players who want to exercise, have fun and enjoy playing boot hockey with friends. Because it is a newer league, many issues will be discussed at the MANDATORY managers meeting Monday, December 20, at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Center. Space is limited. Priority is given to teams consisting primarily of players who live or work in Eagan. DATE: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: $50.00 down payment (remainder of fee to be determined) Sundays, January 2 - February 13, 1994 Game times at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:OOAM Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Avenue REGISTRATION: Returning teams: Dec. 6-10, 1993 New Teams: Dec. 13-17, 1993 For registration information, contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681-4660 (TDD 454-8535). �` �`�` PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.... TINY TOTS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES The Tiny Tot 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, special events, listening and sharing skills, and singing. The emphasis is on large and small group play. Pre -registration is required. Group size is limited to the first 20 in each session. Child must be 3 years old by January 3, 1994. *Please Note: Registrations new to the Tiny Tots program begins on December 11, 1993. Children who participated in Tiny Tots during the Fall 1993 session may re-enter the program during the time period of December 6 - December 10, 1993. DATES: January 3 - March 10, 1994 TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Rahn Park Building, 4425 Sandstone Drive Section 1: Mon & Wed 9:30 - 11:30 AM 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 call will include exposure to and practice with nerf balls, playground balls, parachute play and more. Each class works on a progressive level according to the participant's ability. Increasing the child's motor skills, improving coordination and FUN are the emphasis for the program. This is a child/instructor program only. A parent's day will be held on the last day. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes for active play. o Child must be three years old by January 7, 1994 Space is limited and pre -registration is required Goat Hill Park, 3291 Lexington Avenue Section2: Mon&Wed 9:30-11:30 AM Section 3: Tues & Thurs 9:30 - 11:30 AM Section 4: Tues & Thurs 1:00 - 3:00 PM Bridle Ridge Park, 3990 Elrene Road Section 5: Mon & Wed 1:00 - 3:00 PM Section 6: Tues & Thurs 9:30 - 11:30 AM FEE: $75.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wed., December 29, 1993 CAMP PRESCHOOL Stimulate your child's imagination through stories, art, finger plays and movement activities. Discover the wonderful world of imagination for three, four and five year olds. Each week children will have the opportunity to develop creativity, independence and self-confidence. This is a child/instructor class only. Space is limited and pre -registration is required. Child must be 3, 4 or S years old by January 7, 1994, DATES: Fridays, January 7 - February 25, 1994 TIMES: Section 1: 9:15 - 10:15 AM (3 year olds only) Section 2: 10:30 - 11:30 AM (4 and 5 year olds) LOCATION: Bridle Ridge Park, 3990 Elrene Road FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 3, 1994 ,2"DATES: Fridays, January 7 - February 25, 1994 TIMES: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 3, 1994 GAMES KIDS PLAY Four and five year olds will experience relays, circle games, physical fitness and game activities designed especially for them. The class will include exposure to basketball, playground balls, soccer, as well as parachute play. Warm up games will be played with an emphasis on basics, such as bouncing, throwing, kicking and catching. Each class works on a progressive level according to the participant's ability. Bringing out non-competitive, positive play experiences and having fun are the emphasis for the program. This is a child/instructor class only. A parent's day will be held on the last day. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes for active play. Child must be four years old by January 7, 1994. Space is limited and pre -registration is required. DATES: Fridays, January 7 - February 25, 1994 TIMES: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 3, 1994 8 KIDSFUN.... .0 KIDS CRAFTS Kids ages 6-10 are invited to spend a Saturday morning with friends making some really fun crafts. When your crafts are done, they are yours to keep. With the holidays coming up, you might want to give one of them to a family member as a gift. We will make coppertone molds, tiffany candles, real jigsaw puzzles and more. If you choose to give a craft as a gift, we will help you wrap it. Space is limited and pre -registration is required DATE: Saturday, December 18, 1993 TIME: 9:00 AM - Noon LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob FEE: $4.00 (Includes all craft supplies, refreshments and supervision.) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 17, 1993 BABYSITTING/LATCHKEY CLINIC The Eagan Women's Fire Auxiliary and the Department of Parks and Recreation co-sponsor babysitting/latchkey clinics. Boys and girls ages 10 or older are encouraged to participate. A light lunch will be served to the class participants. The clinic covers the "how to" of babysitting, including age appropriate activities. An awareness of safety concerns will be fostered. First aid will be emphasized. The latchkey portion covers safety concerns for a child being home alone. Space is limited Pre -registration is required DATE: Saturday, January 15, 1994 TIME: 9:00 AM - 1:15 PM LOCATION: Community Room Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot knob Road FEE: $9.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 7, 1994 SCIENCE MUSEUM/SKATEVILLE On this trip you will be seeing the New Omnitheater show "In Search of the Great White Shark" which was filmed off the coasts of California and Australia. Dive in to the dramatic, dangerous and beautiful world of sharks. While at the Science Museum of Minnesota you will also see numerous programs and exhibits including the Experimental Gallery and the Science in Toyland exhibit. We will then be going to Skateville for an afternoon of rollerskating. Please bring along a bag lunch. We will eat our lunches after the Omnitheater show. WHO: Grades 2-6 DATE: Tuesday, December 28, 1993 TIME: Eagan Town Centre De arts Returns (by Hallmark) 9:00 AM 4:00 PM FEE: $18.50 per person (includes Science Museum and Omnitheater admission, Skateville admission and skate rental.) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, December 14, 1993 C eaeoveir lea/ DOWNHILL SKIING AT WELCH VILLAGE Take advantage of Presidents' Day and join us at the slopes of Welch Village. Welch Village is located forty miles southeast of the Twin Cities between Hastings and Red Wing and has an excellent variety of slopes for all levels of skiing. Participants should bring extra money to buy refreshments and must provide their own lunch. WHO: DATE: TIME: FEE: 8 years of age and up Those under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Monday, February 21, 1994 Eagan Town Centre Departs Returns (by Hallmark) 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Lift Ticket Only $28.00 Lift Ticket & Rental Equipment $43.00 All prices include transportation and chaperone. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 15, 1994 9 SKATING LESSONS.... SKATING LESSONS Beginners: For the absolute beginner, youth to adult. Skills covered include falling down safely, getting up, forward glide, backward glide, snowplow stop, forward and backward stroking, turning and weaving. Games and drills will keep the learning fun. Helmets, elbow pads and knee pads are recommended. Space is limited and pre -registration is required. Intermediates: For all skaters who know the basic skills and want to improve their skating experience. Skills covered include improving your forward and backward stride, controlled turning, edge control, improving starts and stops, and forward and backward crossovers. Increase your confidence and enjoyment of this wonderful lifetime sport. Space is limited and pre -registration is required. Power Skating: For the experienced skater, youth to adult. Skills covered include the power stride, power turns, forward and backward crossovers, stopping and starting techniques. A fun obstacle course will utilize these skills along with jumping, diving, and fast recovery. Break bad habits and improve technique. Space is limited and pre -registration is required Adult Beginners: Give it a try! For adults who would like to learn with other adults. No little ones to dodge or make you look bad. Pure fun covering all of the skills listed in the Beginners information. Space is limited and pre -registration is required. Beginning Ice Dancing: What a great way to enhance your skating enjoyment! Double your fun learning how to skate side-by-side. Music will help create a lively atmosphere. Learn the basic waltz with swing rolls and progressives. The beginning sessions will focus on edge control and enhancing skating skills. Move into partners skating in the Kilean position. Sign up with a partner or individually. The class will consist of approximately 45 minutes of instruction and 15 minutes of observed practice. Space is limited and pre -registration is required. Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: December 28 - January 13 4:15-5:00 PM Beginners 5:15-6:00 PM Beginners 6:30-7:15 PM Beginners 7:30-8:15 PM Power TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Clearwater Park Clearwater Park Bridle Ridge Park Bridle Ridge Park FEE: $18.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 23 MAKE-UP DATES: January 18, 20 December 27 - January 17 Section 5: 4:00-5:00 PM Section 6: 5:15-6:15 PM Section 7: 6:30-7:30 PM Section 8: 7:45-8:45 PM Beginners Intermediates Adult Beginners Ice Dancing Section 9: Section 10: Section 11: Section 12: January 25 - February 10 4:15-5:00 PM Beginners Clearwater Park 5:15-6:00 PM Intermediate Clearwater Park 6:30-7:15 PM Intermediate Bridle Ridge Park 7:30-8:15 PM Power Bridle Ridge Park FEE: $18.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 21 MAKE-UP DATES: February 15, 17 MONDAYS ONLY LOCATION: Clearwater Park FEE: $18.00 ($25 a pair for Ice Dancing only) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 23 January 24 - February 14 Section 13: Section 14: Section 15: Section 16: 4:00-5:00 PM 5:15-6:15 PM 6:30-7:30 PM 7:45-8:45 PM Intermediates Beginners Intermediates Ice Dancing LOCATION: Clearwater Park FEE: $18.00 ($25 a pair for Ice Dancing only) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 21 New sections added to meet the great demand Sign-up early! Individual classes may be canceled if weather creates any of the following problems: 1. Windchill factor of -25 degrees or colder. 2. Three or more inches of snow has fallen and the rinks have not yet been cleared. 3. Warm temperatures soften the ice, making the rinks unskateable. Call the Recreation Happenings Hotline, 681-4670 and press 1, to determine if lessons are canceled SPEED SKATING All ages are invited to try the great workout speed skating offers. All abilities will get instruction on starts, power striding, crossover turns, body position and racing techniques. We will try to coordinate a trip to an actual speed skating meet. You don't have to have long blades. Hockey or figure skates will work. You do need enthusiasm, curiosity, a desire for fun and the ability to skate. Great cross training for bicyclists, in-line skaters and runners. Space is limited DATES: Wednesdays, January 5 through February 9 TIME: 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM LOCATION: Clearwater Park, 4580 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $18.00 per person REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, December 30, 1993 Adults or youth interested in a session after supper on Wednesdays should contact Parks and Recreation and leave your name and phone number. A special session will be created if interest is there. NYSCA.... NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES ASSOCIATION COACHES CERTIFICATION The Department of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Eagan Athletic Association and the Rosemount Area Athletic Association, conducts Coaches Certification Clinics for youth sport coaches. Clinics are offered to youth coaches in the following sports: basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, ice ringette, track and football. The subject matter of the clinic videotapes include: discussion concerning National Standards for youth sports, the coach as a role model, first aid, maximizing athletic performance and legal liability. The first year certification program also includes skill tapes that are sport specific. Approximately 300 youth coaches attended clinics in 1993. Has your child's coach participated in a clinic? CABLE TV Watch for regular Parks and Recreation program announcements on Cable TV. Information on recreation activities, park facilities and announcements of special events are featured on The Community Bulletin Board. Channe162 and on local Government Access Channel 16. Advisory Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meetings arecahlccas! on Channel 16. Live telecast is at 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of each month C BANDY.... BANDY RINK A sheet of ice the size of a soccer field will again be located near the reservoir at Lexington Avenue & Diffley Road. The community is invited to enjoy daylight skating on a rink that seemingly goes on forever. Good rink flooding weather permitting, the Bandy Rink should be ready for skaters by early January. Watch for the Department's Bandy School on Saturday mornings. During the full moon, Thursday, January 27, 1994, 7:00-8:00 PM, join Parks and Recreation for a family skate. Hot cider will be served to ward off the chill. If you are interested in a skating work-out, become a regular exerciser at the Bandy Rink. BANDY SCHOOL Bandy is frequently described as "soccer on skates". It is played on an ice rink the size of a soccer field. The goal is similar in size to that used in soccer. The stick resembles a field hockey stick, the handle and blade are shorter than an ice hockey stick. The game is played with a ball that is similar in size to a tennis ball. Participants will increase their skating skills, learn Bandy skills, play games and possibly participate in a metro -wide Youth Bandy event. Recommended safety equipment includes a helmet with face mask and shin and elbow pads. Bandy is a non -contact sport, however protection from an accidental high stick and falling to the ice is important. Parks and Recreation in conjunction with Minnesota Women's Bandy offer this Bandy school to area youth. Players from the Minnesota Bandy Federation also serve as coaches, volunteering their time and enthusiasm for the sport. DATES: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: Saturdays, January 8 to February 5, 1994 10:00 - 11:00 AM Grades 6, 7 and 8 11:00 AM - Noon Grades 3, 4 and 5 Potential additional evening practice time. Day, time, site are not finalized. Bandy Rink, corner of Lexington and Diffley $15.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 5, 1994 7 SKATING SEASON BEGINS.... WINTER VACATION SPECIAL EVENTS (At Your Local Warming Shelter) Friday, Dec. 24: Saturday, Dec. 25: Sunday, Dec. 26: Monday, Dec. 27: Tuesday, Dec. 28: Wednesday, Dec. 29: Thursday, Dec. 30: Shelters open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM All shelters closed except: Trapp Farm Goat Hill Sky Hill Noon - 4:00 PM Noon - 4:00 PM Noon - 4:00 PM Try out those new skates! Shelters open at Noon! Shelters open at 10:00 AM! Box Hockey Tournament: Play begins at 1:00 PM. Win a trophy! Soccer's World Cup Preview: Kick that tennis ball into the goal! Only you're on ice in either skates or boots. No sticks or hands. Fun begins at 1:00 PM. Scavenger Hunt: Search for the listed items to earn your reward. All day until the reward is gone! Friday, Dec. 31: Shelters open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday, Jan. 1: Sunday, Jan. 2: Shelters open at Noon. New Years Day Snow/Ice Bowl: Enjoy sponge football in the snow or on the ice! 1:00 PM is kick-off time. Snow Sculpture Contest: Build your own creation and win a pizza party for your site. Judging begins at 3:00 PM. For further information visit your local warming shelter or call Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681-4660, TDD 454-8535. OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS The outdoor skating season begins December 17, weather permitting. Enjoy pleasure skating at all sites. Some rinks have islands to circumnavigate! You can play hockey at many sites, as well. Check out a skating location near you. Schedules are posted at each warming shelter. Several rinks have reserved times for youth hockey, adult hockey, broomball, ringette and skating lessons. WARMING SHELTER SCHEDULE Class A Rinks Bridle Ridge Park: Clearwater Park: Goat Hill Park: Ouarry Park: Rahn Park: Sky Hill Park: Elrene Road at Northview Park Road Pilot Knob Rd just north of Cliff Rd Lexington just north of Wilderness Run Road Coachman Road, north of Yankee Doodle Road Sandstone Drive across from Rahn School Blue Cross Road at Blackhawk Road Monday - Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 4:00-9:00 PM 4:00-9:30 PM 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Noon - 9:00 PM Class B Rinks Carnelian Park: Carnelian Lane at Blackhawk Road Ridgecliff Park: Covington Lane, west of Johnny Cake Ridge Road Monday - Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Lexington Park: Pilot Knob Park: Woodhaven Park: 4:00-9:OOPM 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Noon - 9:00 PM McKee Street, two blocks east of Lexington Towerview Road, west of Pilot Knob Road Gold Trail, east of Beau D'Rue Drive Monday - Friday: Saturday & Sunday: 4:00-9:00 PM Noon - 9:00 PM NEIGHBORHOOD PLEASURE RINKS Several pleasure skating rinks are also available throughout Eagan. There are no warming shelters at these locations. Bur Oaks Park: Evergreen Park: Highview Park: Rolling Hills Drive east of Highway 149 Lodgepole Drive, west of Pilot Knob Road Skyline Road, 2 blocks west of Pilot Knob Road Country Home Park: Beam Lane at Egan Avenue Slater Acres Park: James Street at Slater Road SKATE EXCHANGE To Sell or Give Away Skates: Contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681-4660, TDD 454- 8535, before December 15, 1993. State the brand, style, size, color and condition. Leave your name and telephone number. To Obtain Skates: Contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681-4660, TDD 454- 8535, after December 15, 1993. We will try to match you with someone on our list. The exchange will expire after January 7, 1994. Eagan Parks and Recreation is simply providing a matching service. Skates are not to be brought to our office. Price and availability are to be determined by each party. ALL RINKS Winter Vacation Days: Open 10:00 AM (December 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 1993) Christmas Eve Dav: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Christmas Day: All shelters closed except: Trapp Farm Goat Hill Sky Hill Open Noon - 4:00 PM Open Noon - 4:00 PM Open Noon - 4:00 PM New Years Eve Day: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM New Years Day: Noon - 9:00 PM Check each site for regular and special hours. Warming shelters will be open during the hours listed unless weather creates problems such as: 1. A wind chill factor of -25 degrees or colder. 2. Three or more inches of snow have fallen and the ice has not been cleared. 3. Warm temperatures soften the ice, making the rinks unskateable. Call 681-4670 and press 1 to determine if the warming shelters will be closed WINTER FUN BEGINS.... GROUP SNOW TUBING NEW! Beginning January 2, 1994 your group has the opportunity to reserve the Trapp Farm Park tubing hill for exclusive use. Specific hours are available Sunday through Thursday. Included in the rental area: **Use of approximately 75 tubes. ** Heated shelter building accommodating approximately 30 adults. ** A roaring fire. ** A cup of hot chocolate per person. ** Restrooms. ** Staff to assist your tubing. Reservation times available: Sundays: 10:00 am - Noon & 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM 8:OOPM-9:OOPM SNOW TUBING Feel the thrill of the hill as you innertube at Trapp Farm Park, 841 Wilderness Run Road. Glide, whirl and even join other tubes as you make a run at some fun. A limited number of tubes are available at the park. Absolutely no sleds, toboggans or other devices are allowed. Innertubes only. Warm your toes between runs in the park shelter by the hill. A crackling fire will get you ready to head out for more fun. The shelter will be open, weather permitting, December 17. The hours are: Mondays: Tuesdays: Wednesdays: Thursdays: Rental fee is $25 per hour for groups of 1 to 25 people with an additional $1 per person for numbers 26 to 100. A damage deposit of $150 is returned, if groups leave the park facilities better than they found them. For more information and to make reservations, contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 681-4660, TDD 454-8535. Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance during regular office hours. Groups wishing to come during open tubing times are still advised to call Parks and Recreation before making definite plans. This will help avoid overcrowding, plan for adequate staffing and allow for notification in the event the shelter is closed due to the weather. Monday -Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM 4:00-9:30 PM 10:00 am- 9:30 PM Noon - 8:00 PM During winter vacation week days, the shelter will be open at 10:00 AM. Holiday hours are: December 24: December 25: December 31: January 1: 10:OOam-4:OOPM Noon - 4:00 PM 10:00 am - 4:00 PM Noon - 9:00 PM Weather cancellations will be simialr to the skating rink rules for closure. Call 681-4670, the Recreation Hotline, to determine if the hill is closed. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Santa is coming to town! Eagan Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Silver Bell McDonald's is happy to bring you breakfast with Santa. McDonald's is offering a Happy Meal breakfast of hot cakes, sausage, small orange juice and a Happy Meal toy, or cereal, milk, small orange juice and a Happy Meal toy, for the price of $1.99 plus tax on that day only. After their breakfast, children will receive a memento of their visit. Parents, please bring your camera! For planning purposes, let us know which session you will be attending. During the Holiday season McDonald's collects new hats and mittens for the B. Robert Lewis House Women's Shelter. A donation would be greatly appreciated. *Please note, children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre -registration is required DATE: Saturday, December 11, 1993 TIME: Session I 8:30 - 9:30 AM Session II 9:30-10:30 AM LOCATION: McDonald's, 1995 Silver Bell Road FEE: $1.99 per child for breakfast (payable at McDonald's) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Call in your registration to 6814660 (TDD 454-8535) by Thursday, December 9, 1993. WARM UP! Hot chocolate is available at seven warming shelters in Eagan. For fifty cents, enjoy steaming cocoa sure to warm you for more outdoor thrills and chills. Ask the leader on duty for assistance. Hot and tasty refreshment will be available at the following sites: Trapp Farm Tubing Hill Bridle Ridge Park Clearwater Park copGoat Hill Park Quarry Park Rahn Park Sky Hill Park What would winter be without a cup of chocolatey warmth? SKATE WITH SANTA Join us for an afternoon of skating activities at Clearwater Park (formerly Well Site). A special visit from Santa Claus will be the highlight ofthe afternoon. Bring your own video camera and tape to capture your child skating with Santa. If you don't have a video camera, just bring a blank video cassette tape and Parks and Recreation will film your child for you. A great way to spend a winter afternoon! DATE: TIME: LOCATION: FEE: Sunday, December 19, 1993 1:00-3:00 PM Clearwater Park, 4580 Pilot Knob Road Free REGISTRATION: None Required WALK/BIKE CLUBS.... FLEET FEET WALKING CLUB AND FREE WHEELERS BICYCLING CLUB WINTER ACTIVITIES Incentive Program Earn awards as you reach milestones. During the winter you can count mileage from exercise bicycles, treadmills, etc. There's no charge to join. Report your miles and we will chart your progress. Bicycling 50 Button 100 Visor 500 Long Sleeved T -Shirt 1000 Bicycle Accessory Walking 50 - Button .•• 100 Visor :.• 200 Long Sleeved T -Shirt 500 Pedometer. Monthh% Meetings Join in on the fun at the combined monthly meetings. Stay active during the winter months. Social and active meetings make it fun for all ages. Reserve the second Monday of each month. December 13 - Holiday Social Bring an hors d'oeuvre or treat to share and celebrate the season. Also, bring a food shelf item to share with those in need. Dress for a winter wonderland trek if the weather is nice. 7:00 PM at the Eagan Municipal Center. January 10 - Skating at Clearwater Park Lace up those blades for a fun night on Eagan's large pleasure skating rink. A 200 meter oval is an excellent place to keep those legs and lungs conditioned through the winter. 7:00 PM on Pilot Knob Road just north of Cliff Road. No charge. Bring skates. February 14 - Tubing at Trapp Farm Park, 841 Wilderness Run Road Zip down the hill on cushioned comfort with your fellow walkers and bikers. Connect the tubes for a giant amoeba run. 7:00 PM. Both skating and tubing meetings are dependent upon the weather. Call Recreation Happenings at 681-4670 and press 1 for today's activities to determine if the event will take place. Walking Call List If you would like to join group walks that occur randomly as people's schedules permit, you can leave your name and phone number with Eagan Parks and Recreation. The list will be given to a trusted walk club member who will contact you when the next walk comes up. Be flexible and spontaneous. PARKS AND RECREATION 1994 WINTER PROGRAMS CITY OF EAGAN 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 681-4660 TDD 454-8535