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1981-09 Eagan NewsTHE LONE OAK TREE A SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH CABLE TELEVISION EAGAI NEWS CITY OF EAGAN 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MN 55122 PHONE: 454-8100 SEPTEMBER 1981 Members of the City Council and the Cable Television Advisory Committee are moving steadily ahead through the long process entailed in cable television franchising. After preliminary study, the needs assessment survey was taken and the results compiled. Members have also toured cable television facili- ties and studied the various systems employed by other communities which do have cable television franchises. At the September 1, 1981 City Council meeting, a legal and a technical con- sultant were hired by the City to aid in the franchising process. Thomas Creighton of the law firm of Dudley & Bennett was retained as legal counsel and the consulting firm of Management & Research Consultants as technical consultants. Both firms have extensive experience in the cable television franchising process. At present, the committee is contacting neighboring communities to explore the possibility of joint franchising with one or more communities. With the aid of the new consultants, they are also examining the feasibility of private and of municipal ownership of cable television facilities to determine the best type for the City of Eagan. The Cable Television Advisory Committee meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. All meetings are open to the public. CAR -RT BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID ST. PAUL, MN PERMIT NO.4902 POSTAL CUSTOMER EAGAN, MINNESOTA VOLUME 4 NUMBER 2 WATCH OUT! SCHOOL'S STARTED! With the start of school,, all drivers should be particularly watchful when they approach school bus stops and loading areas. They should remind themselves to stop for school buses with the Stop Arm extended and to stop for School Patrols with flags. The Eagan Police Department will periodically check School Crossing zones - for violators. Bus Stop Arm violators reported to the police by district school bus drivers will be cited. The owner of the vehicle is responsible for the violation if, at the time of the viola- tion, the driver is not known. Parents should instruct their children that, when they are waiting at School Bus Stops, they must remain on the boulevards and stay off of the road- ways. They should also refrain from "horseplay" and obey School Patrol members. INSIDE WATER TREATMENT PLANT SURVEY -Page 7 CITY OF EAGAN ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Bea Blomquist Councilmembers Thomas Egan James Smith Mark Parranto Ted Wachter CITY ELECTION The City 'election will be held on Tues- day, November 3, 1981. The polls in all eleven precincts will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. This year, the terms of Mayor Blomquist, Council - member Egan and Councilmember Par- ranto will expire on December 31. The term of Mayor is for two years and the terms for both. Councilmember positions are. for four years. Filing for these positions will open on September 22, 1981 and close on October 6, 1981 at City Hall. The people of Minnesota can take pride in the fact that they have one of the better voter turnout rates in the nation. One reason for the high level of voter turnout here is that voters can register at the polis on election day. However, to save time on election day, voters are encouraged to pre -register at Eagan City Hall, 3795 Pilot Knob Road, any weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The last day to pre -register is October 13, 1981. To register, a person must be a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age, a resident of Eagan, and be able to provide proof of residency in one of the following forms: 1. A current Minnesota Driver's License 2. A non -qualification certificate (this can be obtained by non -drivers through the Minnesota Motor Vehicle Department.) 3. A sworn affidavit by a registered voter who resides in the same pre- cinct. Affidavit forms will be available at the polls. The City of Eagan contains eleven pre- cincts. If you do not know in which precinct you reside or the location at which you should vote, please contact City Hall at 454-8100. SAFETY CLASSES Firearm Safety and Snowmobile Safety classes will again be offered by the Eagan Police Department during the fall and winter. Notice of exact dates and times will be published in the DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE and the EAGAN CHRONICLE. ENERGY PLAN Since the 1974 OPEC oil embargo, the cost of energy, the supply of energy and energy conservation are subjects that Americans read or hear about in the news everyday. Because of this new awareness, most people will agree that the "energy problem" is real, serious and long term. For this reason, the City Council accepted " an invitation from the Minnesota Energy Agency to become the model project for the MEA's new energy planning program. This program is designed to help com- munities, such as Eagan, develop a I omprehensive energy plan. This plan will help the comr..iunity define its energy problems and develop a strategy with which to deal with these prob- lems. Emphasis will be placed on bet- ter land use patterns, energy efficient buildings and transportation means, and new energy technologies. The initial step in developing this plan is collecting data on energy supply, energy demand, and energy costs. This data will then be used to compile a community profile, which will be used to evaluate the communities present situation. This program will be conducted by the new administrative intern, Todd Swanson, under the auspices of the City Administrator and the City Coun- cil. Todd is a senior in the Urban Studies Program at the University of Minnesota and has a special interest in energy related issues. Also planned in relation to this pro- gram is an "Energy Fair". This will include representatives from energy suppliers and solar equipment manufac- turers. It will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions related to the energy problem. For any details, please call Fagan City Hall at 454-8100. NO GOLFING IN CITY PARKS Eagan residents are reminded that golfing in City Parks is prohibited. The Advisory Parks and Recreation Com- mittee took action, as a result of prob- lems involving safety to other park users, prohibiting golfing or hitting of golf balls in City Parks. Citizens are asked to use nearby facilities that 2 provide this service. CRIME PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS If any group of citizens is interested in a Crime Prevention Presentation by an officer of the Eagan Police Depart- ment, officers are available to meet with the group to demonstrate and dis- cuss how residents can assist in making their neighborhoods and pro- perty more secure.. Remember, the police can patrol, investigate and charge suspects, but assistance from all residents and businesses is the most important factor in reducing crimeand in the prevention of crime. PARKS UNDER STUDY` The Advisory Parks & Recreation Com- mittee has been studying "parks' needs for the past several months.. Members are continuing to make on-site visits to City Parks to review existing condi- tions and determine future park ` needs. A "Master Parks' Plan", for the long range development of City Parks, is an essential tool the committee hopes to prepare. Residents are encouraged to make their concerns and desires con- cerning parks known to . the committee and/or the Director of Parks & Recrea- tion. Roger Martin, Chairman Richard Carroll Douglas McNeely Mike Fedde Michael Thomas Steve Johnson Carolyn Thurston Sandra Masin Margaret Tilley DON'T TAKE A CHANCE Have you ever tried to find a house in an unfamiliar area without the aid of house numbers. Frustration! Now, try to imagine the dilemma of a well trained para -medical, fire or police emergency team on a call trying to find the exact location of a house which is not numbered in a development that did not exist six months ago. In any emergency, a matter of a few seconds can mean the difference between life and death. Don't take a chance. Make sure that your building has clearly displayed house numbers facing the street. The numbers should be at least three (3) inches high and in a color contrasting with the background. (Eagan Ordinance 58.02) If you have any questions, please call City Hall, at 454-8100. 3 OPERATION I.D. The Eagan Police Department reminds residents of Eagan that Operation I.D. is available to them. The Police De- partment feels that Operation I.D. is a worthwhile project. A few minutes of your time could well save you time and money if, at some later date, you should become the victim of a theft or burglary. A visit to the Police De- partment is all it takes. They will assign you your :own personal 1.D. number and give you literature to aid you in the marking and ` cataloging of your property. THE 1982 EAGAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY. IS... COMING! We are making every effort this year to insure the accuracy of your directory. If you are aware. of any changes, additions, errors, or omissions, please let us know by completing the form below and sending it to us. a Add_ the following listing:" Q Delete the following listing: Change• my listing to: Name Address- ,Phone— Mail ddress,PhoneMail to: Eagan Volunteer Fire Department Telephone Directory 3940 Rahn Road Eagan,. MN 55122 ATTENTION YELLOW PAGE ADVERTISERS: We're compiling the 1982 Directory now ... One of our Firefighters will be in contact with you to help lay out plans for your advertising. If you have any questions on rates or space, please call 454-2484. TINY TOTS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES The fall session of Tiny Tots Recrea- tional Activities for boys and girls ages 3, 4 and 5 is being planned. Games, singing, stories, simple crafts and outdoor play will be included. Group size is limited. Where: Rahn Park Building, Sandstone Dr., west of Rahn School Dates: Sept. 28 - Nov. 19, 1981 Fee: $20.00 Days: Section I: M & W 10 AM -Noon Section II: M & W 1 PM -3 PM Section III: T & Th 10 AM -Noon Section IV: T & Th 1 PM -3 PM Register in person or by mail at the Park & Recreation Office, 3501 Coachman Rd. Registration Deadline is Sept. 24. CPR TRAINING An 8 hour course, completed in 2 ses- sions, in Cardiopulmonary Resuscita- tion is being offered this fall. The class, taught by . the Dakota County Emergency Care Educators, will cover basics, 1 and 2 person rescue, blocked air and infant resuscitation. Each class member will work with the "Rescue Annies". Where: Thomas Lake Elementary School Dates: Monday, October 12 & 19 Time: 6 - 10 PM Fee: $10.00 Register in person or by mail at the Park & Recreation Office. Registration deadline is October 5, 1981. The fourth annual Parks & Recreation Department Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, October 31, from 2:00- 3:00 PM at the Rahn Park building. Children ages 3 through 8 are invited to attend in costume. Because of limited space within the building, parents are asked to call the Park & Recreation Office, 454-7802, if their children will attend. The group size will be limited. No fee. Call by October 23, 1981 DOG OBEDIENCE Two sections of beginner dog obedience training are offered this fall. Dogs should be 9 months old or older in order to train effectively. Proof of rabies vaccination must be brought to the first class session. The handler may be an adult or child; however, the same individual should work the dog at each class session. Equipment needed includes: A choker chain 2- inches longer than the girth of the dog's neck and a 6 foot leather leash. Where: Basement of Police building, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd. Dates: Thursdays, Oct. 8 - Dec. 3 Fee: $12.50 Time: Section I: 6:00-7:00 PM Section II: 7:15-8:15 PM Register in person or by mail at the Park & Recreation Office. Registration 4 deadline is October 2, 1981. MEN'S BROOM BALL LEAGUE A men's broom ball league will be organized this winter by the Parks & Recreation Department. Play will be outdoors on Monday evenings on rinks in the City. A 5 to 6 week season, depending upon the weather, will begin approximately December 28, 1981. Teams should be comprised of players who live or work in the City of Eagan. Managers are to call the P ark & Recre- ation Office 454-7802, by November 13 to enter their 'teams in the league and to receive additional information. A managers' meeting will be scheduled prior to the start of play. COUPLES' OPEN VOLLEYBALL Couples' Open Volleyball will begin Wednesday, October 7, at Pilot Knob Elementary School. Play is scheduled from 7:00-9:00 PM each Wednesday evening throughout the school year. Pilot Knob School is located on Lone Oak Road, z mile east of Highway 13. No fee is required. Register on October 7 at 7:00 PM at the school. WOMEN'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL Women's Open if 11 for play on Tuesday -9:00 PM beginning view Elementary Sch( The school is local (County Road 30), Lexington Avenue. charged. Register c PM at the school. ,, ,-1,_A-1l a WARMING HOUSE ATTENDANTS The outdoor skating season in the City of Eagan will run from approximately December 19, 1981 to February 15, 1982, depending upon the weather. Warming houses are located at the following sites: RAHN PARK: On Sandstone Dr., west of Rahn School CARNELIAN PARK: On the corner of Car- nelian Lane & Blackhawk Rd. WOODHAVEN PARK: On Gold Trail, south- east of Beau D' Rue Drive CEDAR POND PARK: On Diffley Rd. (Cty. Rd. 30), east of Cedar School PILOT KNOB SCHOOL: On Lone Oak Rd., west of Pilot Knob Rd. HIGHVIEW PARK: On Skyline Dr., west of Pilot Knob Rd. LEXINGTON PARK: In the McKee Addition WELL SITE: On Pilot Knob Rd., north of Cliff Road Warming house attendants are needed at each site. Minimum age is 16. Applicants must be available to work after school (4:00-9:00 PM) and day time and/or evening hours during school vacations and on weekends. Applications for warming house atten- dants will be accepted at the Parks & Recreation Office during the month of October. Interviews will be con- ducted in November. To apply, call 454-7802 or come to the -office at 3501 Coachman Road after October 1, 1981. TRIPS AND TOURS The Parks & Recreation Departments of the Cities of Apple Valley, Eagan and Rosemount have jointly- arranged for. the following trips and tours this fall. All fees include tickets and bus trans- portation. Registrations are accepted in person or by mail at the Parks & Recreation Office in each city. Fall Tour of Arboretum Date: Wednesday, September 30, 1981 Bus:. 9:30 AM, West end of Cedarvale parking lot Fee: $2-50 Additional Cost: Lunch at the Arboretum Restaurant Return: Approximately 2:30 PM Registration Deadline: Sept. 23, 1981 Puss 'n Boots Where: Children's Theatre Company; Minneapolis Art Institute Date: Friday, October 30, 1981 10:00 AM Matinee Performance Bus: 9:00 AM West end of Cedarvale Parking Lot Fee: $6.00 Return: Approximately 12:30 PM Registration Deadline: October 5, 1981 EAGAN PARK & RECREATION NAME Tour of Christmas Idea House Date: I Wednesday, November 11, 1981 Bus: 10:30 AM West end of Cedarvale Parking. Lot Fee: $5.00 Lunch: On your own at Rudolph's Barbeque ($5.25-$7.30 range) Return; Approximately 3:00 PM Registration Deadline: November 4 A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Dates Friday, November 27, 1981 4:00 PM Matinee . Bus: 2:45 PM - West end of Cedarvale Parking Lot Fee: $12.50 Return: Approximately 6:45 PM Registration Deadline: October 21, 1981 ADDRESS ZIP PHONE BUS. PHONE NAME OF ACTIVITY Other Activity Information (Day, Time, Section, # of Tickets, etc.) : Make check payable to: City of Eagan Send to: Park & Recreation Department 3501 Coachman Rd. Enclosed is $ Eagan, MN 55122 to cover registration. 6 WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROPOSAL The City of Eagan. presently obtains its municipal water from nine existing wells throughout the City. These wells are all drilled approximately 500 feet deep into the Jordan water bearing for- mation. At the present time, the City treats this water with chlorine and flouride for health safety purposes as dictated by the Minnesota Department of Health. In addition, the City sends samples of our water to the Department of Health , twice a month for analysis to insure the continued supply of safe drinking water to the community. However, a common factor of well water is its potential for "hardness" and high iron and manganese. While these water qualities do not create any health problems, they are noticeable to the users of the water supply system. "Hard" water is noticeable through its difficulty in allowing soaps and deter- gents to efficiently cleanse. High iron/ manganese content often settles out of the water supply system and results in "rusty" water discoloration. Neither of these creates a health problem but either can be distasteful due to the color, taste or possible resultant odor of the water. Temporary discoloration will also appear in clothing if washed during a period when the water con- tains a high iron/manganese content. Consequently, the City is performing a survey of all water users within the City to determine if either the "hardness" or the high iron/manganese content is creating a problem for its citizens and/or businesses. There- fore, the City of Eagan would appreciate your, taking a few minutes to complete the survey form (See page 8) and returning it to City Hall by October 1, 1981. The City Council will evaluate this survey response to determine if there is sufficient need to discuss a proposal for a possible water filtration/hardness reduction treatment facility to remove the iron/ manganese and/or reduce the hardness of the water supplied to its citizens. By indicating your address on this survey, we hope to be able to identify problem areas if they exist.. Your response to this survey will provide much needed information in helping the City to provide the highest quality of water demanded by its citizens. The results of this survey will be made available in a future newsletter and during an informational hearing (to be scheduled in the near future) discussing the details of a water treatment facility in the City. Your time and cooperation in completing and returning the survey are greatly appreciated. Please fold, staple or tape NO POSTAGE closed and return to: NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE BUSINESS REPLY MAIL UNITED STATES FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 6989 EAGAN, NN. WI POSTAGE :ILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE CITY OF EAGAN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT P O BOX 21-199 EAGAN MN 55121 7 CITY OF EAGAN WATER QUALITY SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE Please review this questionnaire with all members of your house- hold and return it by October 1, 1981 via U.S.Mail (postage pre- paid) or drop it off at the Eagan City Hall. Thank you. 1. How long have you lived in the City? (years) 2. Are you presently connected to City water? (yes) (no) 3. a) Have you ever experienced discoloration in your water? (ves) b) If yes, haw often? (3-6 times/yr) (monthly) (weekly) 4. a) Have you ever experienced taste/odor problems? (yes) (no) b) If yes, how often? (3-6 times/yr) (monthly) (weekly) (no) (daily) (daily) 5. Have your water faucet fixtures ever become stained? (yes) (no) 6. Have you ever experienced a mineral deposit buildup on these fixtures? (yes) (no) 7. a) Do you presently have a water softener? (yes) (no) -an iron removal filter system? (yes) (no) b) If no, do you have intentions of installing one within the next year? Water Softener (yes) (no) Iron Removal Filter (yes) (no) 8. Do you feel that your water supply should be "softened"? ...have the iron removed? 9. If yes, who do you feel should provide these qualities? Soft Water Iron Removal (yes) (no) (yes) (no) CITY HOD EOWNER ❑ ❑ 10. Would you like to have the City hold an informational meeting to discuss a water treatment facility? (Yes) 11. COMA' NTS: 12. ADDRESS: (No)