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1981-12 Eagan NewsTHE LONE OAK TREE A SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH EAGAI NEWS CITY OF EAGAN 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MN 55122 PHONE: 454-8100 DECEMBER 1981 CABLE TELEVISION The City Council and Cable Television Advisory Committee are stepping up the process for implementation of cable tele- vision in the City of Eagan. Recently, the committee and City Council held several long meetings discussing the various ownership options available for a cable television system. A technical and a legal consultant have been hired to assist the City in the study of owner- ship options, requests for proposals, review of proposals and assistance in implementation of the cable television system. A form of municipal ownership has been a consideration, as well as private ownership through a cable tele- vision company. Joint powers is being discussed which is a method of com- bining populations of more than one com- munity to consider a cable television system. With the assistance of the technical con- sultant, the committee and City Council members have become aware of the many technological advances in cable tele- vision. Often, cable television is iden- tified with Home Box Office and sports programs. However, the technological advances are such that Home Box Office and sports are only a small segment of the services that will be available through cable television. Various enter- tainment services such as arts and cul- tural programming, music stations and video games are available with cable television. Many informational services such as news and weather,, home banking CAR -RT BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID ST. PAUL,MN PERMIT NO.4902 POSTAL CUSTOMER EAGAN, MINNESOTA VOLUME 4 NUMBER 3 and shopping, library access, tourist information, home education and public opinion polling are also available. Cable television provides many different communication services, including security alarms for homes, electronic mail, energy management, teleconfer- encing for business and health care. The technical consultant has explained many of the technological advances in cable television and the committeee, along with City Council members, is en- thusiastic about cable television possi- bilities available to the community. Please watch for articles in the Eagan Chronicle and Dakota County Tribune for an up to date time schedule re- garding future construction and imple- mentation of cable television. INSIDE 1982 City of Eagan Budget .............. 2 Municipal Water Survey Results......... 2 Winter Recreation Programs ............. 3 CITY OF EAGAN ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Bea Blomquist j Councilmembers Tom Egan James Smith Mark Parranto Ted Wachter 1982 BUDGET General Fund REVENUE General Property Taxes $1,782,470 Licenses 44,710 Permits 183,950 Intergovernmental Revenue 829,460 Charges for Services 85,100 Recreation Charges 22,040 Fines & Forfeits 40,000 Miscellaneous Revenues 31,000 Refunds & Reimbursements 268,400 Total $3,287,130 EXPENDITURES General Government - 9 Mayor & Council $ 28,150 Administration 107,290 Fin ance/Clerk/Elections 241,760 Legal 60,000 Planning & Zoning 70,690 General Government Buildings 33,680 $ 541,570 Public Safety - 4 Police $1,198,240 Fire 212,960 Protective Inspections 155,090 Animal Control 21,880 Civil Defense 42,170 Ambulance Service 22,800 1,.53,140 Public Works Public Works/Engineering $ 203,830 Streets & Highways 423,610 27,440 Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation 385,300 Tree Conservation 44,680 $ 429,980 Other Contingency $ 33,500 33,500 Total $3,287,130 A detailed copy of the approximately 85 page 1982 Budget will be available for review at. City Hall in January of 1982. The City has initiated a freeze on all budget requests for additional personnel and new equipment in 1982 due to the uncertainty of receiving Local Govern- ment Aid and Homestead Tax Credit. The budget as outlined above may be reexamined in early 1982 if the afore- mentioned state revenue appropriations are not received. MUNICIPAL WATER SURVEY The September issue of the City of Eagan newsletter included a water quality sur- vey and asked that the survey be com- pleted and returned to City Hall. Appro- ximately 9,000 surveys were mailed to Eagan households and 1,342 were re- turned. The results of the survey have been gathered and the City Council is studying the data to determine the feasi- bility and necessity of water treatment. Of the 1,342 surveys returned, 91% of the respondents (1,221) indicated that they had experienced discoloration in their water. Over 55% of these respondents indicated that they had ex- perienced water discoloration at least once a month. Nearly 75% of the respondents (1,001) indicated that they had experienced a mineral deposit build- up on their faucet fixtures. The survey provided more interesting results in that. over 60% of the respondents (815) felt their water should be softened, with 55 per cent of the respondents (745) feeling the homeowner should be responsible for softening the water. Over 74% of the respondents (999) indicated that they felt the iron should be removed from their water. Of those people who felt the iron should be removed from their water, 68% felt that the City of Eagan should provide this service. There was a favorable response to the idea of having an informational meeting to discuss a water treatment facility, with 70% of the respondents (952) feeling such a meeting should be held. As a result of this survey, the City Council has scheduled an informational public hearing to consider a water treatment plant for the City of Eagan for Thursday January 28, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at St. John Neumann Church located at 4030 Pilot Knob Road. UNIVERSAL CHRISTMAS TREE FIRE RETARDANT SOLUTION Ingredients: 1. 9 Ounces Borax Powder 2. 1 Gallon Warm Water 3. 4 Ounces Boric Acid Mix entire contents well and apply to entire tree in generous quantities. All ingredients may be purchased at a drug 2 store at a minimum cost. Total immer- sion of the tree is most effective, other- wise use a hand or electric sprayer. WIN RECRE ACTIVITIES OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS Warming houses at outdoor rinks in the City of Eagan will open on approxi- mately December 19, 1981, subject to weather conditions. The pond sites will open when the ice is safe. Warming house hours will be as follows: Saturdays & vacation days: 10 AM - 9 PM Sundays: Noon - 9 PM Weekdays after school: 4 PM - 9 PM Christmas & New Year's Eve Days: 10 AM - 4 PM Christmas Day: CLOSED New Year's Day: Noon - 4 PM Warming houses will be open during the hours listed unless one of three condi- tions exist: 1. The wind chill factor reaches -250 or colder. 2. Three or more inches of snow has fallen and rinks have not yet been cleared. 3. Warm temperatures soften the ice making the rinks unskateable. Class A Rinks Rahn Park: on Sandstone Dr. next to Rahn School. Well Site: on Pilot Knob Rd. just north of Cliff Rd. Class B Rinks Carnelian Park: on Carnelian Ln. at Blackhawk Rd. Woodhaven Park: on Gold Trail, south- east of Beau D'Rue Dr. Pilot Knob School: on Lone Oak Rd. , i mile east of Hwy. 13. Class C Rinks Highview Park: on Skyline Dr., west of Pilot Knob Rd. Lexington Park: in the McKee Addition, east of Lexington Ave. Cedar Pond Park: on Diffley Rd. (Cty. Rd. 30) east of Cedar School. Parking at all rink sites is to be in the parking lots provided or on the street. Cars parked on the maintenance roadway or on field areas next to a rink or warming house are subject to be tagged. This regulation is in effect to prevent costly turf repairs in the spring and for the safety of the skaters. Pleasure Rinks without Attended Warming Houses Country Home Heights: on Beam Ln. at Egan Ave. Evergreen Park: on Lodgepole Dr., at Pilot Knob & Diffley Rds. Bur Oaks Park: Hwy. 149 & Chapel Ln. To Reserve a Rink Neighborhood groups or Eagan organiza- tions may reserve a rink for a special event by calling the Parks & Recreation office, 454-7802. These events are to occur within the normal hours that the warming houses are open. The warming houses will close for the season at Class C Rinks on February 7 and. at Class B Rinks on February 15. Class A sites will remain open at reduced hours on 3 a day to day basis when the ice is skateable. New hours will be posted in the warming house. SPECIAL EVENTS AT WARMING HOUSES CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS FOR ADULTS GO-TOGETHER/ENERGY SAVERS! Two special event activities are current- ly planned to be conducted at the war- ming houses this winter. Coloring Contest Beginning Monday, December 28, pictures to be colored will be available at the warming houses. The following rules will be posted at all sites and are to be followed: 1. Children ages 3 to 10 are eligible to participate. 2. Ask the warming house attendant for a picture. 3. Color the picture at home. 4. Return the colored picture, include name and age, to the warming house attendant by January 3, 1982. 5. All pictures will be hung in the warming houses and judged on Jan- uary 4. Snowman Building The date for this event cannot be set. However, on the first day that the snow is "right", children are invited to come to their neighborhood rink site for a supervised snowman building session. CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS Groomed cross country ski trails are maintained in two City parks. The be - :;inner and the more advanced skier can equally be challenged by the trails in scenic settings. Blackhawk Park has a ski trail one mile in length over hilly terrain. The trail entrance and limited parking are at the end of Palisade Way, which is east off Blackhawk Road at Cochrane. Patrick Ea an Park provides two miles of trails over varied terrain. The par- king lot is located west of Lexington Ave., 4 mile north of Diffley Rd. The trail entrance is adjacent to the parking lot. Groomed ski trails are also provided in Holland -Jensen Park (Lebanon Hills Re- gional Park) operated by Dakota County and located in Eagan and Apple Valley. There are a total of 8 miles of trails with beginner, intermediate and ad.- vanced loops through hilly and wooded terrain. Parking is located on Cliff Road 4 miles east of Pilot Knob Road. For additional information, contact the Dakota County Parks Department, 437-6608. Parking and ski rental are also available nearby at the Diamond T Ranch on Pilot Knob Road. The cross country ski lessons offered by the Parks & Recreation Department are for beginners. The lessons may be taken using the rental equipment that is brought to the site or using, your own equipment. If you plan to rent equip- ment, please state your height and shoe size on the registration form. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED. Class Times: Section I 9-10 AM Section II 10:15-11:15 AM Section III 11:30-12:30 PM Lesson Dates: Saturdays, January 30, February 6 and 13. All January 30 sessions will meet indoors in the Community Room at Cedarvale Lanes. Each class will meet individual- ly at its scheduled time. The indoor session will cover care and use of equip- ment, suggested attire and what will be experienced during the two outdoor sessions. The outdoor sessions will be held at the Northview Athletic Fields ( east off Lexington, < mile north of Diffley Road) on February 6 and at. Patrick Eagan Park (west off Lexington, 4 mile north of Diffley Road) on February 13. Class Fee: $11.00 with own equipment $19.00 with rental equipment Registration Deadline: In person or by mail at the Parks & Recrea- tion office by January 15. FIGURE SKATING LESSONS Figure skating lessons for beginners are offered at three sites. All lessons will be held on Saturdays, January 9, 16, 23 and 30. Skills taught will be subject. to the skill level of the participants. Lessons lost due to inclement weather cannot be made up. deal Lesson Sites his fear of the Well Site Pleasure Rink: has 5-7 year olds: 10:15 AM -10:45 AM 8-10 year olds: 11:00 AM -11:30 AM Pilot Knob Pleasure Rink: and "skeeters 5-7 year olds: 12:30 PM- 1:00 PM 8-10 year olds: 1:15 PM- 1:45 PM Woodhaven Pleasure Rink: 5-7 year olds: 2:15 PM- 2:45 PM 8-10 year olds: 3:00 PM- 3:30 PM Fee: $3.00 4 Registration Deadline: In person or by mail at the Parks & Recreation office by January 6, 1982. (Alias - Outings Able To Cheer Up Winter) The outings listed below, are co-sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan and Rosemount Parks & Recreation Departments. To register, simply mail or bring the appropriate registration form to any of the recreation departments listed above. NOTE: No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline of an outing. The Old_ Log Dinner Theater Production Unique Eating & Shopping Experience of Neil Simon's "I Ought to be in St. Anthony's on Main Pictures" Tuesday, February 2 Wednesday, February 17 A chance to see Neil Simon's new comedy "I Ought to be in Pictures". The Old Log Theater is well known for its great atmosphere and splendid productions. The registration fee includes lunch, the performance and transportation. The menu had not been set at the time of this publication but will be set by January 1. Menu information can be obtained by calling any of the spon- soring recreation departments after that date. Bus Leaves: Ken Rose Shopping Center 10:30 a.m. Hayes Community Center 10:45 a.m. Cedarvale Shopping Center 11:00 a.m. Rus Return-,- Cedarvale Shopping Center 5:00 p.m. Hayes Community Center 5:15 p.m. Ken Rose Shopping Center 5:30 p.m. Cost: $14.00 Registration: Fill out one of the forms on the last page and return it to one of the departments listed above. Please specify pick-up point. Deadline: Friday, January 22, 1982 Town Square - Omni Theatre Browse through Town Square Park and adjoining shops. Enjoy lunch on your own at a restaurant such as Le Bistro, Los Primos, Papa's Deli, Ding How or Le Potagery. The Omni Theatre 1:00 p.m. performance of Genesis will cap this day's trip into St. Paul. Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1982 Fee: Adults $7; children 12 and under $6; includes Omni tickets and the bus. Bus Times: 10:00 AM Ken Rose Center 10:15 AM Hayes Community 10:30 AM West End of Cedar - vale parking lot Return: Approximately 3:30-4:00 PM Deadline: March 1, 1982 This trip provides an excellent opportu- nity to get rid of those February winter blahs by providing one a chance to browse through some unique specialty shops and eat at one of many excellent eating and drinking establishments. The list of restaurants includes Anthony's Warf (seafood), Sallsberry Market (European), Guadalaharry's (Mexican), Marbles ( steaks & chops) , Taiga (Chinese), Winfield Potter (saloon - general menu) , Rosebud's Grocery & Deli and Pracna on Main. Take this chance to schedule a winter break for yourself. Lunch is on your own. Bus Leaves: Ken Rose Shopping Center 9:30 a.m. Hayes Community Center 9:45 a.m. Cedarvale West Parking Lot 10:00 a.m. Bus Returns: Approximately 2:15 p.m. Cost: $3.00 Registration: Fill out one of the forms on the last page and return it to one of the departments listed. Please specify pick up point. Deadline: February 10, 1982 Young Peoples' University Theatre WILEY AND THE HAIRY MAN is an en- lightening play by children's dramatist, Suzan Zeder. The play is about over- coming fear. We see Wiley deal with his fear of the Hairy Man who has "eyes in the bushes and ears in the trees" and "skeeters and flies" for his spies. Young people can truly identify with WILEY AND THE HAIRY MAN. Date: Wednesday, March 3, 1982 Fee: $4.00, includes ticket & bus Bus Times:8:30 a.m. Ken Rose 8:45 a.m. Hayes Community 9:00 a.m. West end of Cedar - 5 vale parking lot Return: Approximately 11:30 a.m.-noon Deadline: January 29, 1982 TINY TOTS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES The winter session of Tiny Tots Recrea- tional Activities for children ages 3, 4 and 5 will begin the week of January 4, 1982. Children will experience games, singing, stories, simple crafts. and super- vised play. Group size is limited. Where: Rahn Park Building on Sand- Instructor: stone Dr. , west of Rahn Register: School Dates: January 4 -February 25, 1982 Days: Section I M&W 10 AM -Noon Deadline: Section II T&TH 10 AM -Noon Section III T&TH 1 PM -3 PM Register: In person or by mail at the Parks & Recreation office Deadline: December 31, 1981 DOG OBEDIENCE Two sections of dog obedience training are offered this winter. Dogs should be 9 months or older in order to train effectively. Certificate of rabies vac- cination must be brought to the first class session. The handler may be an adult or a child; however, the same in- dividual should work with the dog each week. 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 Road Dates: Thursdays, January 7 through Where: February 25, 1982 Fee: $12.50 Time: Section I Beginner: 6-7 PM Instructor: Section II Novice: .7:15-8:15 PM Register: In person or by mail at the Parks & Recreation office Deadline: January 5, 1981 EAGAN PARK & RECREATION MMItTum ADDRESS NAME OF ACTIVITY OPEN VOLLEYBALL Couples open volleyball, played on Wed- nesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM at Pilot Knob Elementary School, resumes following the holidays on January 13, 1982. The school is on Lone Oak Road, a mile west of Pilot Knob Road. No fee is charged for this activity. Couples who have not played during the fall session may begin play on January 13. There are no set teams, play is open to all couples present each week. CREATIVE MOVEMENT & DRAMATICS A study in group dynamics using social drama, yoga/relaxation, jazzercise and body awareness games to increase socialization and motor skills. This program is designed for the lower functioning mentally retarded teen and adult who requires individualized atten- tion. When: 5 consecutive Thursdays, January 21 -February 18 Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Where: Pilot Knob School, Gym, 1436 Lone Oak Road Cost: $6.00 per participant Instructor: Priscilla Branthaver Register: Call Dakota County Associa- tion for Retarded Citizens at 457-2588 Deadline: January 16, 1982 Co-sponsored by the Eagan Park & Recre- ation Dept. and the Dakota County Asso- 6 ciation for Retarded Citizens. Other Activity Information (Day, Time, Section PHONE ZIP BUS. PHONE # 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. 0 C HELP! HELP! HELP! Due to the increase in home burglaries, the Eagan Police Department requests the help of all citizens in reporting any strange vehicles and/or persons in your neighborhoods. If you see a vehicle repeatedly pass your residence and the occupants are strangers, please call 454-3700 with a description of the vehicle. If you see a stranger at your neighbor's door or in the yard, or just walking around, please call 454-3700. Many of the house burglaries are occur- ring in the late afternoon between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., and a few have occurred during daylight hours between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. If you leave your residence in the evening even for a short period of time, it is suggested that you leave several interior lights on and shut your garage door. The Eagan Police Department will conduct Crime Prevention sessions with any group of Eagan residents, large or small. We need your help and feel you and your neighbors are a very valuable deterrent to burglaries. Please call 454-3900 and set a date and time for your group to meet and learn how to become burglary -proofed. SNOWBIRDS, BEWARE! Winter has arrived! And the City of Eagan is asking its citizens to assist our employees in improving the speed and quality of its snow removal services. Eagan has an ordinance which PROHIBITS PARKING on streets during and immedi- ately after a snowfall of one or more inches. This NO PARKING ban exists for 36 hours or until snow has been plowed to the curbs. Vehicles in viola- tion of this ordinance will be tagged. If the vehicle is not removed within 24 hours, it will be towed with the associ- ated costs being the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle. The City considers the use of this ordinance the least desirable method of obtaining cooperation from its citizens. The time used removing parked cars and returning to replow a street is wasted time and money. Every citizen's cooper- ation in this effort is needed and appre- ciated. Our time is your money; please help us in making the best use of it. ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Interested residents are encouraged to apply for positions on the City's Advisory Planning Commission and Advisory Park & Recreation Committee. The Advisory Planning Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month to review development plans and make recommendations to the City Council. Four appointments will be made to this commission. The three year terms of Lloyd Krob and Thomas Gits are expiring and the one year Alternate position is also expiring as of December 31, 1981. In addition, Joseph Harrison has resigned from the commission and an appointment will be made to fill the re- mainder of his term of office which will expire December 31, 1982. The Advisory Park & Recreation Commit- tee meets the first Thursday of each month to advise the City Council re- garding park dedication by developers, purchase of additional park land, de- velopment of existing park land and City recreational programs. Three appoint- ments are required to fill the expiring three year terms of Michael Thomas, Richard Carroll and Donn Schumaker. Residents of Eagan who wish to apply for one of the above positions should submit a letter expressing their interest. and describing their background to the City Administrator before January 6, 1982. Appointments will be considered at the 1982 organizational meeting of the City Council scheduled for January 19, 1982. EAGAN ENERGY EXPO The City of Eagan, with cooperation from the Cedarvale Shopping Center, sponsored the 1981 Eagan Energy Expo on November 13, 14 and 15 , at the Cedarvale Mall. A total of 28 exhibitors were on hand to answer questions on energy conserva- tion and related issues. The City gave away 450 copies of the "NSP Energy Saving Handbook for Homeowners" in ad- dition to showing movies_ on energy re- lated subjects. Because of the positive response from both the exhibitors and the public, there is a good possibility that the energy fair will be held on an annual basis. Anyone interested in ob- taining a list of the exhibitors or a 7 copy of the handbook should call City Hall at 454-8100. DOG LICENSE RENEWALS Pet owners are reminded that dog li- censes must be renewed prior to Febru- ary 20, 1982. A late fee of 50¢ per month for each dog will be charged after this date. The rate schedule for dog licenses is as follows: Male or Female $5 Neutered or Spayed $3 Licenses can be purchased at City Hall during regular office hours. Proof of a current rabies shot is required before the license can be issued. Rabies shots must be repeated every two years. All dogs over the age of six months must be licensed. Also, City ordinance for- bids dogs from running at large within Eagan. RABIES CLINIC A rabies clinic will be held at City Hall on January 23, 1982 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two local veterinarians will be present during the day. Cost is $5 per pet. It will be possible to purchase dog licenses the day of the clinic. SOFTBALL LEAGUES The Parks & Recreation Department will organize several softball leagues for play in 1982. Player eligibility rules are to live or work in the City of Eagan, Mendota or Mendota Heights. Managers of teams not previously in an Eagan league are to call the Parks & Recrea- tion office, 454-7802, by March 1 in order to enter a team. The number of teams per league will be determined by available field space. Individuals who wish to participate may also call to be placed on a list of available players that. will be given to the team managers. The leagues include: Eagan Men's Recreational League, Open Divisions, play on Tuesday evenings; Eagan Men's Recreational League, Industrial Divisions play on Thursday evenings; Women's Over 30, play on Thursday evenings; Men's Over 30, play on Thursday evenings; and Eagan Couples' Kittenball League, play on Friday evenings. FOUR NEW WARNING SIRENS APPROVED The Eagan City Council has taken action approving the purchase of four addi- tional warning sirens. Adding these to the four which were purchased in the spring of 1981, the City will have a• total of eight sirens. The original four sirens are located at: 1454 Red Cedar Road; 3800 Pilot. Knob Road; 3940 Rahn Road; and 4580 Cliff Road. The new sirens will be located in the following areas: Cliff and Black - hawk Roads; Atlantic Hills Drive and Dodd Boulevard; Elrene, south of Yankee Doodle Road; and Fire Station #3 on Lone Oak Circle. Neighborhood meetings will be held for these areas to determine the exact locations for the new sirens. The sirens will be used as an integral part of the Eagan Civil Defense Plan. The system is designed to warn citizens of a potential emergency, such as severe weather, agressive acts against the Uni- ted States or localized disasters such as toxic spills. The sirens are tested on the first Wed- nesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. This is done to insure that they are opera- tional and to make repairs, if necessary. With the exception of test days, when the sirens are sounded, you should go into a building and turn on the radio or television. Instructions will be given telling you what type of problem has arisen and what action should be taken . Unless there is an emergency, DO NOT CALL THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. SNOWMOBILE RIDING Snowmobilers are reminded that the City has an ordinance regulating the opera- tion and use of snowmobiles within the City. The City does not maintain any trails, and the operation of snowmobiles on boulevards, school and park property is prohibited. Holland -Jensen Park ( Lebanon Hills Regional Park) in the Dakota County Park System does maintain a groomed trail system. A parking lot is available south of Cliff Road on Pilot Knob Road which has access to the trail 8 system.