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1982-05 Eagan NewsEAGAN LiaN EWS J THE LONE OAK TREE A SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH CITY OF EAGAN 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MN 55122 PHONE: 454-8100 MAY 1982 The City of Eagan has recently retained the services of Jack Boarman & Associates, an architectural firm, to pre- pare a space needs assessment for the consideration of City Hall office space to be located as a second story addition to the Eagan Police Department facility. The Police Department was constructed in 1978 as the first phase of a long range public facilities improvement pro- gram on the forty acre civic site owned by the City. This facility was designed to allow for a second story addition for Phase II. The structural, mechanical and electrical systems were taken into consideration for the Phase II construction when Phase I was constructed. Face brick to match the Police Department was purchased and has been in storage since the Police Department was con- structed. The existing City Hall is small, but provided adequate space in 1964 when it was constructed. An addition was made in 1969 when the City's population was approximately 9,000. The City's population is now in excess of 22,000 and the demand for services has risen. Additional offices and expanded facility needs are necessary to meet the present and future provision of public services. This phase will also help to achieve centralization of public services which are vitally important in the development of a full service community. Office space for all City departments, a conference room, City Council chambers and other office space will be con- sidered in the expansion. The City is also contemplating a satellite fire station addition to the Police Department as a part of the proposed project. The proposed fire station is being evaluated for needs and services by the Volunteer Fire Department, City Council and architect. There will be further information forthcoming in the legal newspaper, the Eagan Chronicle, as well as material to residents of Eagan. A referendum will be required to provide financing for this project. The City of Eagan is proceeding with a new water treatment study that does not consider any future construction of a water softening plant, however addresses the discolora- tion which would be prevented by the construction of a deironization and manganese removal plant. This report will be presented to the City Council in the early part of the summer with a survey sent out providing cost projections for the plant, method of funding and reasons for consideration of a water treatment plant during mid- summer. Upon completion of the survey results, a public hearing will be scheduled during the late summer or early fall to further consider the construction of a water treatment plant for the purpose of deironization and man- ganese removal. POSTAL CUSTOMER EAGAN, MINNESOTA VOLUME 5 NUMBER 1 The process of establishing a cable television system for Eagan took another step forward when the Cities of Burnsville and Eagan approved joint powers agreements to form a joint commission for the purpose of franchising cable television in their respective communities. The combining of the two cities into one cable territory is expected to improve bids which will be received from franchising companies in terms of services offered and cost. The first and organizational meeting for the Joint Burns- ville/Eagan Cable Commission was held in the City of Eagan on March 25, followed by a meeting on April 22, 1982 at the Burnsville City Hall. The City of Eagan is repre- sented by Jim Smith, a member of the Eagan City Council, Rick Bertz, Lloyd Krob and Barry Tilley as the four (4) commission members and Ron Vorasek as the alternate. The commission will be meeting twice a month with meetings scheduled for May 13 and June 10 at the Eagan City Hall and May 20 and June 24 at the Burnsville City Hall. The commission is moving forward in the development of an RFP (Request for Proposal) which will be followed by bids submitted to the commission by cable television fran- chising companies. Reports of further action by the com- mission will be available in the Eagan Chronicle as well as in the next City newsletter. INSIDE WARNING SIRENS...............Page 2 EAGAN SUMMER REC. PROGRAMS... Page 3 PARK & RECREATION SURVEY..... Page 7 CITY OF EAGAN ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Bea Blomquist Councilmembers Thomas Egan James Smith Jerry Thomas Ted Wachter Last year, 229 burglaries and 489 vandalisms occurred in the City of Eagan. Many of these occur while people are on vacation. If you are going on vacation, there are some precautions you can take to insure the safety of your property: I. Have a neighbor watch your home. 2. Cancel your paper and mail deliveries. 3. Arrange to have your lawn mowed. 4. Use a timer light. 5. Join Operation I.D. and display the Operation I.D. sticker. 6. Call the Eagan Police Department if you are going to be gone for any extended period and they will make periodic checks of your home looking for any sus- picious activity. An organization called Suburban Police Officers' Associa- tion has been calling local merchants and soliciting funds for their organization. Eagan Police Chief DesLauriers advises that Eagan police do not belong to this organi- zation. There are two formal organizations to which the Eagan police officers do belong. They are the Minnesota State Chiefs of Police Association and the Minnesota Police Officers Association. On occasion, these associations may solicit advertising for their publications. One of the main purposes of American Bike Month is to help reduce bicycle accidents and to make both young and adult cyclists aware of the rules of the road and the need to ride defensively to protect themselves in today's traffic. For your protection, please observe the following safe bike riding rules of the road: 1. Obey all traffic regulations, signs, signals and markings. 2. Keep right. Drive with traffic, not against it. Ride in single file. 3. Watch for drain gates, soft shoulders and other road surface hazards. 4. Watch out for car doors opening and for cars pulling into traffic. 5. Don't carry passengers or packages that interfere with your vision or conduct. 6. Be extremely careful at intersections, especially when making a left turn. 7. Use hand signals to indicate turning or stopping. 8. Protect yourself at night with the required reflectors and lights. 9. Ride a safe bike -- have it inspected to insure good mechanical condition. 10. Ride your bike defensively; watch for the other person. Residents should be aware that it is unlawful to drive any type of motor vehicle on property belonging to another unless they have the landowner's written or oral permis- sion. This includes, but is not limited to, pickups, cars, trail bikes and all -terrain vehicles. This law is applicable to the seven county metropolitan area including the City of Eagan. The Eagan City Newsletter is distributed three times a year as a public service by the Eagan City Council. The Newsletter is sponsored by the Public Relations Com- mittee and prepared through the office of the City Administrator. n ---- - - - - -- - CLIP N' SAVE - - - - - - - - - - - TELEPHONE NUMBERS Police, Fire, Emergency Rescue ..................454-3700 Police, Non-Emergency...........................454-3900 For Questions Regarding: Meeting Agendas Council Decisions Ordinances Sewer & Water Bills Building Inspection Permits & Licenses General Information .........................454-8100 Street Maintenance..........................454-5220 Park & Recreation Programs..................454-7802 Mayor Bea Blomquist...............................454-2308 Council Members Tom Egan..... ............................452-3957 Jim Smith...................................454-1734 Jerry Thomas................................454-1464 Ted Wachter.................................454-2130 City Administrator Tom Hedges..................................454-8100 CITY HALL OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday The City Council has completed Phase II of the Civil Defense Warning Siren Program by purchasing and installing four warning sirens at the beginning of 1982. This brings the total number in the City to eight sirens which are located throughout the City to provide more complete coverage in case of emergency. The City has decided, along with the Cities of Apple Val- ley, Burnsville, Lakeville and Rosemount, to activate the sirens in the event of a severe storm warning, in addition to activation for severe thunder storms, tornados and nuclear attack. The cities have decided to warn residents of severe storms because sometimes storms which have been only severe in nature in the Twin Cities have developed into very severe storms as they entered Dakota County. Also, at times, a storm may already be affecting this area before a warning is issued by metropolitan sources. Anyone who hears a warning siren should tune in to one of the major radio or television stations. Do not phone the police dispatch center unless there is an actual emer- gency. Dispatchers will relay information to the U.S. Weather Service, which in turn is monitored by.all major radio and TV stations. Normal testing, which is designed to check out equipment, takes place at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday- of each month. At this time, residents should review the action to take if there were an actual warning. During a test signal, both the wail and the steady tone are activated for only one minute, each with one minute of silenc6 between. An actual warning will be a steady three minute tone. We would like to remind residents that Eagan Ordinance #5 does not permit dogs and cats to run at large within the City. All dogs must be licensed and have their rabies shots up to date. Dog licenses were due on February 20th. A total of 114 dogs and cats have been picked up so far in 1982. Only 50 of these animals were claimed. Animals that are not claimed are destroyed after being held for six days. Please license and watch your pets. EAGAN SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS Tiny Tots Recreational Activities is a program for 3 to 5 year olds. The children come for a 2 day a week session either on Monday & Wednesday or on Tuesday & Thursday. The time is from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Tiny Tots starts June 14 and runs for 7 weeks. Tiny Tots will not meet on Monday July 5. Activities include games, stories, songs and action rhymes, crafts, and supervised playground play. Locations are: RAHN PARK: Sandstone Dr., west of Rahn School SECTION I: Monday & Wednesday SECTION II: Tuesday & Thursday NORTHVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: County Road 30, 'k mile east of Lexington SECTION I: Monday & Wednesday SECTION II: Tuesday & Thursday PILOT KNOB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Lone Oak Road, west of Pilot Knob Road SECTION I: Monday & Wednesday SECTION II: Tuesday & Thursday Cost is $20.00. Registration can be made in person or by mail. Checks are to be made to the City of Eagan. Registration begins May 24. Group Size is limited and registration is on a first come first served basis. 3 Summer in the Park is an afternoon recreational program for children who have completed kindergarten through age 12. Activities include games, crafts, skits, special events, and field trips. The program will run from June 14 to July 29 on Mondays through Thursdays. The time is 1:00-4:00 p.m. Summer in the Park will not meet on Monday, July 5. Locations are: WOODHAVEN PARK: Gold Trail, southeast of Beau D'Rue Dr. CARNELIAN PARK: Carnelian Ln. at Blackhawk Rd. OAK CHASE PARK: Oak Chase Rd. at Wilderness Run Rd. EVERGREEN PARK: Walfrid St. to Lodgepole Dr. RAHN PARK: Sandstone Dr., west of Rahn School Registration is the first week at the park. There is no fee for the program, however, there is a charge for field trips. Additional information and field trip per- mission slips will be distributed at the playgrounds as the children register. The "Wagonful O'Fun" is a special trailer bringing games, crafts, and other ,activities into neighborhoods. The program is for children who have completed kindergarten through age 12. The program dates are June 14 through July 29. The wagon will be going out to different locations mornings and afternoons, 4 days a week. "Wagonful O'Fun" will not go out on Monday, July 5. The schedule is as follows: DAY MORNINGS 10 A.M.-NOON AFTERNOONS 1 - 3 P.M. Mon. Bqr Oaks Park South Oaks Park Tues. Country Home Hts. Park Lexington Park Wed. Coachman Oaks Park Pilot Knob School Plygrnd. Thurs. Blackhawk Park River Hills Park East There is no charge and children may register at the play- ground. The Teen Volunteer Program is designed to provide the opportunity for young people to become involved in com- munity improvement. Teens who are 13, 14 or 15 years of age, who normally would not be able to find paid summer employment are encouraged to consider the teen volunteer program. The youths will work at community projects such as tree nurseries, Northview Athletic Fields, painting hockey boards and the like. The projects will be conducted one day a week during June and July. Participants will receive a nominal stipend at the end of the program and plan a culminating field trip activity. Informational meetings will be held in the Community Room at Cedarvale Lanes on Wednesday, May 26, at 7:00 P.M. and on Wednesday, June 2, at 7:00 P.M. If you are unable to attend either of these meetings, you may obtain an application at the Parks & Recreation Office until June 2, 1982. 3 L F IFSS0NS FC The Parks & Recreation Department offers golf lessons for adult beginners. Group size is limited to allow for individualized attention. The lessons consist of 6 one hour sessions. Each scheduled class meets twice a week for three weeks. Practice balls are provided; class members are to furnish their own clubs. The lesson format is as follows. The first two lessons are held at the City's Northview Ath- letic fields followed by 2 sessions at a driving range. The final sessions are held at Parkview Golf Club. A fee of $10.00 is charged. Additional cost will be in- curred at the driving range. Lessons postponed due to rain will be rescheduled by the instructor. Register in person or by mail at the Parks & Recreation Office. SESSION DATES & TIMES SESSION I -M & W -June 14-30 SESSION II -M & W -July 12-28 Section 1 - 4:00-5:00 P.M. Section l - 4:00-5:00 P.M. Section 2 - 5:00-6:00 P.M. Section 2 - 5:00-6:00 P.M. Section 3 - 6:30-7:30 P.M. Section 3 - 6:30-7:30 P.M. Section 4 - 7:30-8:30 P.M. Section 4 - 7:30-8:30 P.M. "PICNIC KITS" The City of Eagan Parks & Recreation Department will pro- vide the following "Picnic Kit" plans as a service to the community. 1. In any neighborhood park for large group gatherings: picnic tables and trash barrels will be delivered to the site. This service is free with the permit to use the park. 2. In any neighborhood park for group gatherings: picnic tables, trash barrels and volleyball standards can be delivered to the site. The volleyball net and ball are to be picked up at and returned to the Parks & Recreation Office by the group organizer. A fee of $3.00 will be charged for this permit. 3. At a private home: portable volleyball standards can be delivered and picked up. The volleyball and net are to be picked up at and returned to the Parks & Recreation Office by the user. A $3.00 fee will be charged. 4. For a group gathering in a neighborhood park, a more extensive "picnic kit" is available. It includes horse shoes, bocce ball, badminton net, rackets and shuttlecocks. These items are to be picked up at and returned to the Parks & Recreation office by the user. A $5.00 fee is charged. 5. Large groups wishing to use the Rahn building for a special event may call the Parks & Recreation Office at 454-7802 for a reservation. A fee of $50.00 is charged for use of the building and athletic equip- ment. To arrange for any of the "picnic kits": call the Parks & Recreation Department Office, 454-7802, at least one week prior to the event. A reservation will be made and a permit issued. All permits that require a fee are to be picked up at the Parks & Recreation Office, 3501 Coachman Road. Cedar Pond Park on Diffley Road near Cedar School is the site for evening family entertainment during the month of July. All events occur on Wednesday evenings, promptly at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free`. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy. July 7 - Shriner's Band Jolly Nobles Michael Kane, Director July 14 - "Circus Time" Sara Jackson Marionettes July 21 - "Higher Ground" Richard Erickson Jazz Quartet July 28 - Apple Valley Puppet Wagon Featuring George & Georgette In the event of inclement weather, performances will move indoors at Metcalf Junior High School on Diffley Road just west of the Cedar Avenue Freeway. No event will be cancelled. Fun with Dance is a program of dance and aerobics for, boys and girls ages 5-12. Children with no dance experience as well as those with some formal training will enjoy this program. Two special activities are part of this program: marching in the Eagan 4th of July parade and a recital at the end of the session. The program starts June 14 and runs through July 29. No sessions will be held on Monday, July 5. Locations are Rahn Elementary School on Mondays and Wednesdays and Pilot Knob. Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be two sessions at each location: 1:00-2:30 p.m. for 5-7 year olds. 2:30-3:30 p.m. for 8-12 year olds. Registration will be accepted the first two weeks of class at the lesson site but will be closed the remainder of the session. Cost is $3.50, which is to be paid at time 4 of registration. POLICY FOR USAGE OF CITY SOFTBALL/BASEBALL FIELDS I. Fields for league play are reserved by league directors. 2. No reservations are made for practice fields. 3. Permits are required for all non-league games that occur between May 1 and September 1. To arrange for a permit, call the Parks & Recreation Department, 454-7802, at least one week prior to the event. 4. Special events such as large group picnics at City facilities require a permit issued by the Parks & Recreation Department. POLICY FOR USAGE OF SOCCER FIELDS 1. Summer and fall soccer leagues must arrange for the use of City and the Blue Cross soccer fields for league games through the Parks & Recreation Depart- ment, 3501 Coachman Road. 2. No reservations are made for practice fields. Recreational T -Ball is a softball program for children ages 6 and 7. The intent of this program is to provide a recreational experience rather than a competitive organized sport. The activities include learning the fundamentals of softball, forming teams and playing games. The location is the Pilot Knob Elementary School ball field. Rec-T-Ball will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 15 through July 29. Two sessions will be offered: Section I at 10:00 a.m. and Section II at 11:00 a.m. The cost is $8.00. Children are to bring their own gloves. Registration begins May 24. Registration may be by mail or in person at the Parks & Recreation Department office. The Parks & Recreation Department offers tennis lessons for youths ages 10 and older and for adults. Classes have been scheduled for beginners, advanced beginners and intermediates. Two sessions of lessons are planned. Session I begins the week of June 14 and ends the week of June 28. Session II runs from July 12 through 29. Each class meets for one hour, twice a week for three weeks. Only classes cancelled due to rain will be rescheduled by the in- structor. Class size is limited to allow for individual attention. The class fee is $10.00. Registrations can be made in person at the Parks & Recreation office or by mail using the registration form. The class fee is to be paid at the time of registration. SESSION I SESSION II Pilot Knob M & W Pilot Knob M & W 10-11 AM -Youth Adv. Beg. 10:11 AM -Youth Intermed. 11 -Noon -Youth Beg. 11 -Noon -Adult Adv. Beg. 6:30-7:30 PM -Adult Beg. 6:30-7:30 PM -Adult Adv. Beg. 7:30-8:30 PM -Adult Intermed. 7:30-8:30 PM -Adult Beg. Woodhaven M & W Woodhaven M & W 10-11 AM -Youth Beg. 10-11 AM -Youth Adv. Beg. 11 -Noon -Youth Beg. it -Noon -Youth Intermed. 6:30-7:30 PM -Adult Beg. 6:30-7:30 PM -Adult Beg. 7:30-8:30 PM -Adult Adv. Beg. 7:30-8:30 PM -Adult Intermed. Rahn T & Th Oak Chase T & Th 10-11 AM -Youth Beg. 10-11 AM -Youth Beg. 11 -Noon -Youth Adv. Beg. 11 -Noon -Youth Adv. Beg. 6:30-7:30 PM -Adult Beg. 6:30-7:30 PM -Adult Beg. 7:30-8:30 PM -Adult Adv. Beg. 7:30-8:30 PM -Adult Intermed. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL AT THE PARKS 8 RECREATION OFFICE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED FOR A SPECIFIC PROGRAM EAGAN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT NAME ADDRESS I� NAME OF ACTIVITY PHONE BUSINESS PHONE CITY OTHER ACTIVITY INFORMATION (day, time, section, # of tickets, etc.) Make check payable to: City of Eagan Send to: Parks & Recreation Department 3501 Coachman Road Eagan, MN 55122 IVI Enclosed is $ ZIP to cover registration. PARK 8 RECREATION SURVEY The City of Eagan is in the initial stages of developing a ParkSystem Guide Plan which will ultimately serve to direct t e p� ysicai development of all existing and future park lands in the City. To insure that the Plan reflects the particular park demand in the City, it is necessary to inventory the actual recreational needs and wishes of the residents. It is for this purpose that you are being asked to fill out the questionnaire on the following pages. As with any survey, a good response rate will enable more accurate results. When filling in the questionnaire, the following items should be remembered: At this point, we are only planning for the future of the parks in Eagan. It is unmown when any physical development will actually take place. However, the intent of the Plan is to be a longi; term decision making guide. #3 It is important that a good City park system provide enough and the right kinds of recreational opportuni- ties to support the needs of the residents. It is equally important to insure that the supply of recrea- tional opportunities does not exceed the demand by the residents (at the expense of the residents). There- fore, your answers to the questionnaire should be pre- cise as possible rather than over or understating your recreational needs. Although the questionnaire will ask you to give per- sonal information such as your age and general location of residence, the questionnaire should be submitted without your name. Your answers should indicate the general feeling of your household. The first part of the questionnaire is concerned with the park system at the neighborhood level where location and appropriate development are the major considerations. The rest of the questionnaire inquires about your house- hold's use of and desire for recreational facilities on a City-wide basis. It may be helpful to read through the questions before you fill in your answers. The Eagan Parks & Recreation Department has a limited number of garden plots available for use by Eagan resi- dents. Plots will be available near Pilot Knob Road. Each plot is approximately 15' x 25'. A fee of $5.00 per lot will be charged. The City will perform an initial preparation of the plot but will not be responsible for care, watering, liability due to injury or clean-up. Prospective gardeners may pick up information and an application form at the Parks & Recreation Office, 3501 Coachman Road. Assignment of plots will be made on a first come - first served basis. VANDAL I SM - YOU CAN_ HELP Each year, the City parks and City facilities are van- dalized numerous times. Already this year, vandalism worth $500 in material cost alone has been committed at Rahn Park. Add to this the cost of labor, inconvenience, risk of liability and the other instances of vandalism and the cost each year runs into a rather large sum. This cost is paid by you -- the taxpayer. Help us reduce this cost. If you see an act of vandalism being com- mitted, report it at once to the police! Residents are reminded that dogs and cats are not permit- ted in City parks. Please enjoy the parks, but leave pets at home so others may enjoy the parks. Golfing is also prohibited. Golfers are requested to make use of available facilities designed for this purpose. C:1 HELP US PLAN YOUR PARKS & TRAILS In this issue of the newsletter, you are being asked to participate in some of the initial steps of the planning for future park and trail facilities. To give us some general background on what the City's residents want, we ask that you fill out the park survey form which is provided. However, that's not all... We would like to establish a more direct line of communi- cation with you. We plan to hold a series of local meetings in which we can explain what it is that we are doing, answer your questions and encourage your comments about the City parks and trails. Each of the meetings will focus on a different area of the City, so please determine which meeting relates to your neighborhood. We know each of you has opinions about out parks and trails; please share them with us. All meetings will be conducted at the Eagan City Hall, 3795 Pilot Knob Road, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Residents are welcome to attend any of the meetings being held. In addition, a "make-up" or City-wide meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. for residents missing their district meetings. Meeting dates and planning areas (consult map) are: Planning Area #1 - Monday, May 24 Planning Area #2 - Wednesday, May 26 Planning Area #3 - Thursday, May 27 Planning Area #4 - Monday, June 7 Planning Area #5 - Wednesday, June 9 Planning Area #6 - Thursday, June 10 If you cannot make it to any of the meetings, we welcome you to call the Parks and Recreation office at 454-7802 and we will make note of your comments and ideas. Remember, the best way to insure that the City's parks and trails are built to your satisfaction is to tell us what your goals are!! Park Planning Districts The Eagan City Council has announced a vacancy on the City's Advisory Park & Recreation Committee for a term ending December 31, 1982. Interested residents of Eagan are encouraged to apply for this position by writing a letter to the City Administrator, 3795 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, before May 26, 1982. The appointment will be considered at the June 1, 1982 City Council meeting. The Advisory Park & Recreation Committee meets the first Thursday of each month to advise the City Council re- garding park dedication by developers, purchase of addi- tional park land, development of existing park land and park and recreation programs. Eagan Park and Recreation Survey PLEASE COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAIL (POSTAGE PREPAID) OR DROP IT OFF BY JUNE 1, 1982 AT EAGAN CITY HALL. 1. Considering the park activities that the members of your household most often participate in, at what point would a park be beyond walking distance? 2. Please check the following items that would be unnecessary, or excessive in a park in your neighborhood. 3. a. Is there a city park located close enough to your home that your household would identify it as your "neighborhood park"? 4 b. If yes, identify the park by name or location. c. What changes could be made to this park to better serve the needs of your household? a. Does your household use trails in Eagan. If so, which means of travel? Number your choices in order of how often you do each activity. For example, if you both bike and jog, but jog more than you bike, put a I in front of jog and a 2 in front of bike. Leave activities in which you do not participate blank. Don't use them Cross-country ski Bicycle Snowmobile Walk Horse Jog Other Roller skate/skateboard b. Where should the trails for most of the above activities be located? Along streets Other than along streets Both 6. From your participation and involvement in recreation, check the box indicating whether the corresponding activity is served with sufficient number of facilities in the City. Th. N—h— of F— iliti— T. - Not Too Don't Enough Enough Many Know Adult Softball Baseball Youth Ballfield Tennis Football Soccer Ice Skating Hockey Playground Equipment Volleyball Nature Study Sliding Hill Grassy, Open Space Restrooms Picnicking Picnic Shelter Parking Other mile (3 blocks) mile (6 blocks) 3/4 mile (9 blocks) 1 mile (12 blocks) Over 1 mile Multi-purpose, heated building Open, grassy field Backstop Play equipment Tennis court Restrooms Lighted fields or courts Improved ballfield Yes No 5. If additional expenditure is put into the trail system, which of the following should result? Number your choices to indicate the priority of each, with 1 being the highest priority. Additional trails in general Separation of trails by activity types Access to special activity areas Improved surfaces Elimination of conflicting trail activities Which activities conflict? 7. What recreational opportunities that members of your household enjoy, are totally missing in the City? 8. If you regularly drive outside of Eagan for recrea- tional purposes (more than six times a year), what activities do you seek? Organized recreation Picnicking Skating Swimming Cross country skiing Bicycle trails Other ROSEMOUNT MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL THE ROSEMOUNT MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL IS OF DISTRICT 196 COMMUNITY EDUCATION. 254, FOR INFORMATION. UNDER THE DIRECTION CALL 423-4441, EXT. REGISTRATION Registration for summer swim c mosses at the Rosemount Middle Pool will be held from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, at the Rosemount Middle Gym. There will be four two- week sessions: Session I (June 7-18); Session II (June 21 -July 2); Session III (July 5-16); Session IV (July 19-30). For more information, call 423-4441, Ext. 254. SPECIAL NOTE: On June 1, you may pre -register for class(es) offered during any of the four sessions. Addi- tional registration times from 7-9 p.m., on June 17, July 1 and July 15 at the RMS Gym will allow you to register for classes offered during sessions II, III and IV. The additional registration dates are provided to ensure proper placement of your child depending upon his/her successful completion of the class in which he/ she is currently enrolled._ _ ELEMENTARY/TOT LESSONS CLASS REQUIREMENTS/PREREQUISITE Tots Age 4 Beginner I Age 6, or Completion of Tots Beginner II Completion of Beginner I Beginner III Completion of Beginner II Advanced Beginner Completion of Beginner III Intermediate Completion of Advanced Beginner Swimmer Completion of Intermediate Specific questions as to which class might be most appro- priate for your child can be answered during registration. FEE: $14 for (10) 45 minute classes DATES: Offered all four sessions TIMES: 9-9:45 a.m., 10-10:45 a.m., 11-11:45 a.m., 11:45- 12:30 p.m., 7-7:45 p.m. DAYS: Monday thru Friday PARENT -TOT LESSONS The parent assists the child in learning basic techniques in water adaptation. Instructors will demonstrate basic skills. FEE: $6 for (6) 30 minutes classes DATES: Offered all four sessions TIMES: 8-8:30 a.m., 8:30-9 a.m., 6-6:30 p.m., 6:30-7 p.m. DAYS: Monday/Wednesday/Friday ADULT LESSONS All levels, Beginner through Swimmer, are offered. Adults learn to improve their water skills and promote water safety - FEE: $12 for (12) 45 minute classes DATES: June 8 -July 15 TIMES: 8-8:45 p.m., 9-9:45 p.m. DAYS: Tuesday/Thursday BASIC RESCUE This course is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills to enable you to save your own life in an emer- gency, to correctly respond to aquatic emergencies and to assist qualified lifeguards in search and rescue procedures. FEE: $14 plus 50¢ for a book, payable at the first class to the instructor DATES/ June 8 -July 15 or June 5 -July 31 (Skip July 3) TIMES: Tues/Thurs., 8-9 a.m.; Saturday, 7:30-9 a.m. AGE: Must be 11 or older and possess strong swimming skills. (Please bring a pencil/pen and notebook to class.) ADVANCED LIFESAVING The objective of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to save your own life or the life of another in the event of an emergency. FEE: $ 18 plus $2.25 for a book, payable at the first class to the instructor DATES: June 5 -July 31 (Skip July 3) TIME: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. DAY: Saturday AGE: Must be 15 or older and possess strong swimming skills DIVING LESSONS This course will introduce the beginning student and chal- lenge the advanced student in the area of competitive diving. Emphasis will be placed on basic diving mechanics. FEE: $14 for (12) 45 minute classes DATES: June 8 -July 15 TIME: 6-6:45 p.m. DAYS: Tuesday/Thursday AGE: Must be 8 or older SYNCHRONIZE SWIMMING To music, the student will perform various movement rou- tines above and below the water. FEE: $12 for (12) 45 minute classes DATES: June 8 -July 15 TIME: 6-6:45 p.m. DAYS: Tuesday/Thursday AGE: High school students and adults who possess average swimming skills SWIM & STAY FIT Supervised adult lap swimming (a lifeguard will be on duty). FEE: $6 for (6) 1'k hr. swims $12 for (12) 1'k hr. swims $1 per time DATES: June 7 -July 30 or June 8 -July 15 TIMES: Mon/Wed/Fri, .7:30-9 a.m.; Tues/Thurs, 8-9:30 p.m. WATER EXERCISE This class is designed for swimmers and non -swimmers alike. Learn to enjoy the water while toning and firming the muscles. FEE: $12 for (12) 45 minute classes DATES: June 8 -July 15 TIMES: 8-8:45 a.m. or 8-8:45 p.m. DAYS: Tuesday/Thursday PUBLIC SWIM Summer open swim begins June 5 and ends August 14 (Skip July 3). Monday thru Saturday: 1-2:45 p.m., 3-4:45 p.m. Monday/Friday: 8-9:45 p.m. 500: Children & students 75¢: Over 18 $1.50: Family rate (NOTE: A family shall consist of one or two adults and no more than 3 children per adult.) Children under 6 swim for free and must be accompanied by a paid adult. BASIC SCUBA The student will gain the basic knowledge and skills to safely gain limited experience in the diving environment under favorable conditions. Successful completion leads to a PADI basic scuba diver certification. FEE: $75 for (5) 4 hour classes DATES: June 9, 23, July 7, 21, 28 TIME: 6-10 p.m. (Lecture 6-8, Pool 8-10) DAY: Wednesday AGE: Must be at least 12 years of age This Insert was prepared and paid for by Independent School District #196. Coordination of material and distribution was provided by the City of Eagan as an intergovernmental service. PLEASE TEAR OUT THIS INSERT Independent School District 196 Community Education Summer Courses Several programs will be offered this summer through the 12. AEROBIC DANCING (TWICE WEEKLY) -- Two four-week ses- District 196 Community Education Office. Call 423-4441, sions, Fee $11. extension 254, for information. SESSION ONE The sessions generally begin the week of June 7. Pre- registration is necessary by mail or in person at the a. June 7-30 (Skip June 21), Fee $10, Mon./Wed., Community Education Office on 14445 Diamond Path, Rose- 5:30-6:30 p.m., VMS. mount. Please refer to your District 196 May SPOTLIGHT b. June 7-30 (Skip June 21), Fee $10, Mon./Wed., for more detailed information or call CommunityTucEd ationn.. 6.30-7.30 p m VMS The offerings are: 1. SESAME STREET LIVE (MET CENTER) -- Saturday, July 24; Fee $6.50. The 1982 edition of "Sesame Street Live," a stage production for children of all ages. 2. ORIENTAL WOKCOOKING -- June 7, Fee $9, 7-9:30 p.m., VMS, Home Ec. Fee includes food costs. 3. TEMPTING LOW-CALTREATS FOR SUMMER -- June 14, Fee $9, 7-9:30 p.m., VMS, Home Ec. Fee includes food costs. 4. BASIC MICROWAVE COOKING -- The registration fee includes the food and a recipe booklet. a. June 8-29, 4 weeks, Tues., 7-9:30 p.m. RHS, Room 118, Fee $18. b. June 8-29, 4 weeks, Tues., 9:30 a.m.-noon, RHS, Room 118, Fee $18. c. June 9-30, 4 weeks, Wed., 1-3:30 p.m., AVHS, Home Ec., Fee $18. d. June 7-28, 4 weeks, Mon., 7-9:30 p.m., AVHS, Home Ec., Fee $18. 5. QUICK TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SEWING -- June 8-15, Fee $5, 2 weeks, Tues., 7-9 p.m. RMS, Home Ec. Bring your own sewing machine and fabric scraps if you wish and make samples to take home. (Please indicate on your registration form if you will be bringing your own machine.) 6. BERMUDA BAGS WORKSHOP -- June 7-14, Fee $6, 2 weeks, Mon., 7-9 p.m. VMS, Home Ec. A supply list will be mailed to you prior to the first class. Supplies should average $15-$18. If you already have a bag, though, the cost will be much less. 7. CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR THE FAMILY -- June 9 - July 14, Fee $13, 6 weeks, Wed., 7-9 p.m. VMS. 8. ADVANCED HUNTER'S EDUCATION -- June 8-24, Fee $15, 3 weeks, Tues./Thurs., 7-10 p.m., KMS. Co-sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources. The minimum age to register is 16, or 12 for those with firearm safety. 9. BRUSH -UP TYPING -- June 7 -July 12, Fee $25, 6 weeks, Mon. 7-9 p m AVHS Room 219 You should be c. June 7-30, Mon./Wed., 8:15-9:15 p.m., SV. d. June 8 -July 1, Tues./Thurs., 7-8 p.m., RMS. e. June 8 -July 1, Tues./Thurs., 8-9 p.m., RMS. f. June 8 -July 1, Tues./Thurs., 5:30-6:30 p.m., RMS SESSION TWO g. July 5-28, Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m., VMS. h. July 5-28, Mon./Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., VMS. i. July 5-28, Mon./Wed., 8:15-9:15 p.m., VMS. j. July 6-29, Tues./Thurs., 7-8 p.m., RMS. k. July 6-29, Tues./Thurs., 8-9 p.m., RMS. 1. July 6-29, Tues./Thurs., 5:30-6:30 p.m., RMS. 13. AEROBICS FOR 40+ -- Two four-week sessions, Fee $11. a. June 7-30, Mon./Wed., 7-8 p.m., SV. b. July 5-28, Mon./Wed., 7-8 p.m., SV. 14. DISCOVERY CAMP -- June 22-24, Fee $12/child, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., 3 days. Co-sponsored by Dakota County Exten- sion at Camp Sacajawea on Pilot Knob, south of Cliff Road. It is open to 8, 9, 10 and 11 -year-old children. The fee includes three meals, snacks, crafts supplies and insurance. Transportation is a family responsibility. 15. ROCKETRY -- A BLAST FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! -- July 6-13, Fee $5.50 per person, 2 weeks, Tues., 6:30- 9 p.m., RMS. 16. THE HOW'S AND WHY'S OF BAKING -- A FAMILY EXPERIENCE a. PASTRY MAKING, Fee $6.50/family, one week, Thurs., 6:30-9 p.m., July 8, RMS. b. YEAST BREAD, Fee $5.50/family, one week, Thurs., 6:30-9 p.m., July 15, RMS. 17. BEGINNING TAP DANCING -- June 10 -July 15, Fee $8, 6 weeks, Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m., RE, Cafeteria. Wear tap shoes or street shoes with taps, as well as loose clothes. SUMMER THEATRE: THE WIZARD OF OZ familiar with the keyboard and have some minimal Tickets for the Summer Theatre Production of "The Wizard typing speed to register. A book is included in of Oz are available from Monday, June 14, through Friday, the fee. Bring paper to all classes. July 23, at 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the box office at Apple Valley High School. Tickets are also available preceding 10. BASIC SCUBA DIVING -- See other side for description. each performance at 7 p.m. 11. AEROBIC DANCING (ONCE WEEKLY) -- Fee $ 8. Wear loose Dates of the performance are Thursday, Friday and Saturday comfortable clothes and good supportive tennis shoes. on July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24, beginning The classes run 50 minutes only. at 8 p.m. Cost of tickets is $2.50 for students and $3.50 a. June 7 -July 12, 6 weeks, Mon. 7-8 p.m., SV, Gym. for adults. You may reserve tickets by calling 423-4441, extension 8208• tickets are held three days only. b. June 7 -July 12, 6 weeks, Mon. 5:30-6:30 p.m., VMS, Language Arts. SUMMER WEIGHT TRAINING c. June 7 -July 12, 6 weeks, Mon., 6:30-7.30 p.m., Late registrations will be accepted for Community Educa- VMS, Language Arts. tion's Weight Training and Conditioning class if space d. June 10 -July 15, 6 weeks, Thurs., 6:30-7.30 p.m., permits. Call 423-4441, extension 254, for information RE, Gym. on how to register. CLASS SITES AVHS Apple Valley High School 14450 Hayes Rd., Apple Valley RHS Rosemount High School 3335 - 142nd St. W., Rosemount VMS Valley Middle School 900 Gardenview Dr., Apple Valley RE Rosemount Elementary School 3155 - 144th St. W., Rosemount RMS Rosemount Middle School 3135 - 143rd St. W., Rosemount SV Southview Elementary School 1025 Whitney Dr., Apple Valley Community Education Registration Form Please cut on dotted lines! Thank you. ................. .. ........ ................ .................. ......................................... Name Tei. No. Address Class (Tour) Make check payable to: Independent School District No. 196 Send to: Community Education Independent School District 196 14445 Diamond Path Rosemount, MN 55068 Bus. No. — Class No. Day and Time Enclosed is $ to cover registration. AN classes Ire free to District I D6 senior citizens. ............................................. 9. a. Do you think some of the lakes and ponds in the City should be Yes improved to provide recreational opportunities. No Don't know b. If yes, identify the pond or lake by name or location. c. What lake or pond activity would you be most interested in? Number your choices according to interest. For example, if you are interested in swimming and canoeing, but more interested in canoeing than swimming, place a 1 in front of canoeing and a 2 in front of swimming., 10. Where should the emphasis of improvements to the City park system be placed? Again, number your choices beginning with 1 indicating the most emphasis. 11. a. Does anyone in your household belong to a country club, health spa, racket club or any other facility of this kind or to an athletic association? b. If yes, identify which facility or association. Sailing Canoeing Swimming Aesthetics Fishing Other Organized recreation program (possible improvements might be to include more participants, age groups, and activities) Acquiring additional park land Physical improvements in parks to enable or enhance specific activities (such as picnic tables, ball - fields, tennis courts, restrooms, etc.) Improvement and/or enlargement of trails system Grooming, maintenance, and landscaping of parks Park supervision and police surveillance Other No Yes 12. Which of the following choices describes your household's primary Organized recreation usage of the parks? If more than one applies, number the choices Unstructured individual activity according to frequency (1 being most frequent use). Unstructured family activity 13. Specifically, what does your household do for recreation, inside and outside of parks? 14. Please indicate the categories which represent the ages of the 0-5 members of your household. Put an (M) in the proper category for 6-11 each of the males in your household; and an (F) in the proper 12-17 category for each of the females. (If more than one person fits a 18-44 category, please indicate this by placing the proper number of 45+ letters in the spaces provided. For example, if there are two females between 6 and 11 years of age in your household, you would place FF in that category). 15. a. Because recreation needs may vary greatly from neighborhood to XX neighborhood, it is important to know from what area of the City the responses to this survey are coming. Please fill in your street address, excluding the last two numbers. (Example: _I 2 XX LOnP, Oak QOAd ) b. Do you own or rent your residence? Own 8 Rent -- — —— ————————————————————————————--————————————————————————————————— NO POSTAGEF Please fold, staple or tape closed NECESSARY and return to: IFMAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY M A I L ISHINFAWWOM FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 8969 EAGAN, MN. Postage will be paid by addressee CITY OF EAGAN PARK DEPARTMENT R P.O. 21-199, Eagan, MN 55121 ��I