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1986-05 Eagan NewsEAGAN N EW CITY OF EAGAN 3830 Pilot Knob Road f May 1986 Eagan, MN 55122 C VOIUfine 9 No. 1 �C Jj Phone: 454-8100 v THE LONE OAK TREE.. THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH; N OUR COMMUNITY EAGAN'S PLAN N ED G ROWTH The City of Eagan is continuing to experience the rapid growth rate which has made it the fastest growing city in the metropolitan area for approximately the past six years. However, residents of Eagan can be secure in the fact that growth in Eagan is thor- oughly planned and every new development proposal is reviewed in detail byCitystaff, by the Mayor and City Councilmembers, by resident members of the Advisory Planning and Advisory Parks and Recreation Commissions and by members of the public at public hearings. All development is governed by the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan which is one main factor in insuring that the growth of Eagan is well planned. Copies of this plan are available for review at the Eagan Municipal Center. All residents and prospective residents are encouraged to take a look at the plan and see how development in the City, and in their areas of the City especially, is planned. The plan is presently being reviewed and updated by the City Council and advisory commissions. In addition to the plan's guidelines, any proposal for rezoning or development must be thoroughly reviewed bythe aforementioned personnel. Public hearings are held before the Advisory Planning Commission for each proposal and discussion is also held on every item at City Council meetings before any official action is taken. Resident input is actively encouraged. Agendas for both Advisory Planning Commission and City Council meetings are pub- lished in the local newspapers and are posted at the Eagan Municipal Center. Special written notices of public hearings are sent to residents who live within 350 feet of any proposed project. The review process for any proposal is lengthy and detailed with many opportunities for public input. Development and actual building is now occurring in many areas of the City.Single family housing and multi -family housing are being constructed in specific areas. Indus- trial expansion is occurring with, among others, the addition to the City of Northwest Airlines World Headquarters Building, a major United Parcel Service facility and a new corporate building for Sperry. Service areas for residents are also increasing with a new shopping center having opened at Nicols and Cliff and another under construc- tion at Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle Roads. In addition, new small businesses are opening in existing facilities. The City of Eagan promises to be an exciting place in which to live during the next few years. Any resident who wishes to learn more about the overall planned development of Eagan should contact the City's Planning Department. For more information about park development, the Park Department should be contacted and for information about road development, the Engineering Department. The Municipal Center's phone number is 454-8100. -1- INSIDE Aircraft Noise .................... 3 Clean-up Day .................... 3 Lawn Care Tips .................. 4 Library Programs.. . ............. 4 Bicycle Safety................... 5 Summer Recreation Programs... 7 LICENSE YOUR DOG! Final Notice Failure to license your dog is a mis- demeanor. All licenses were due February 20th, 1986. After May 20th, 1986, the City of Eagan will actively enforce citations. Dog licenses can be obtained at City Hall. Remember, not only does licensing help in finding the owner of a lost pet, but it also protects you and your family by reducing the number of rabies problems resulting from dog bites. For information on licensing, call City Hall at 454-8100. Animal Control Officer Kathleen Gilbertson CITY OF EAGAN ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Bea Blomquist Councilmembers Thomas Egan James Smith Vic Ellison Ted Wachter Cl "Officer's Notebook" by Sgt. John Stevenson What should 1 do if I have a (traffic) accident? All drivers must immediately stop at the scene of an accident. If anyone is injured or killed, the nearest law enforcement agency must be notified immediately. First aid should be rendered to the injured; but remember, sometimes too much first aid can do more damage than not enough. Unless the person's car is burning, the injured should not be moved. 1 recommend that anyone who drives should enroll in a basic first aid class. If you are involved in a property damage accident you may call the police to investigate. Although not a legal requirement, many times it is advisable, especially if the other driver has been drinking. In any accident you should get the name, address and phone number of any person involved, including all witnesses. You should also note the make, model and license plate number of the other car(s) and the drivers license number of the other driver(s). In addition, all drivers must supply the name and address of their insurance company and agent within 72 hours of the accident. If you damage an unattended car or other property, you should either locate the owner, leave the above information in a conspicuous place on the car, or immediately contact the police. One last point: In the case of any fatality, personal injury, or property damage accident where damage totals $500 or more, a written report must be com- pleted and sent to the State of Minnesota within 10 days. Failure to do so could result in a suspension of your drivers license. Q. My 14 year old doesn't believe me when I tell her that she will get in trouble if she is outside running around till all hours of the night. Would you try to set her straight? Personswho are underthe age of 16 years old may not be upon the streets or in public places from 1 0:00o'clock p.m. until 5:00 o'clock a. m. There are a few exceptions, such as legitimate school, church, community and organ- ized athletic events. Going directly to and from work is also permitted. If a minor is found out "running around" in violation of the curfew, the officer will generally require that the parents come and pick him/her up. One further reminder: Not only is it a criminal offense to violate the curfew ordinance, but parents can also be ticketed for allowing their children to be out. Seasonal Suggestions Winter is over and as the warm weather approaches, so do the oppor- tunities to enjoy warm weather activities away from home. A couple simple precautions can help prevent a crime that might spoil an otherwise enjoy- able day: Lock your home while away and leave lights on both inside and out. Use timers to give it the "at home" look. Burglars and thieves know that many families will be away at this time of year. If you will be away for an extended period, make arrangements to have the grass cut and have a friend or neighbor pick up your mail, paper and cir- cular ads. Tell only those who"need to know" that you will be away. Finally, call the police department at 454-3900 and we will periodically check your home. Send your comments or questions to: "Officer's Notebook", c/o Sgt. John Stevenson, Eagan Police Department, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, Phone: 454-3900. COMPOST SITE OPEN The City Compost Site is now open for the use of Eagan residents. It is located on City property just south of the Munici- pal Center on Pilot Knob Road; direc- tional signs are posted. The site provides an excellent oppor- tunity for residents to keep their refuse costs down while preventing reusable resources from entering area landfills. As the program matures, compost mat- erial will be available to residents free of charge. Free chips from household brush are already available. The City encour- ages residents to take advantage of this opportunity throughout the coming months. This year the site will be operated by volunteers. If your group or organiza- tion is interested, please contact City Hall. HOURS OF OPERATION Saturdays Noon - 6:00 p.m. Through the fall. ITEMS ACCEPTED Leaves Grass Clippings Garden Wastes Household Brush Household quantities of brush, limbs and wood products. Must be 4" in dia- meter or smaller and free of nails and metal. -No Ordinary Trash- -No Garbage or Twigs Please- -No Commercial Loads - For more information or to volunteer to work at the site, call Jon Hohenstein, 454-8100. Thank you for taking part in this program. Inspect Your Plumbing Vents The City of Eagan plumbing inspectors recommend that all homeowners in- spect, or have inspected, their plumb- ing vents (stacks) above the roof for obstructions. If any obstructions are pre- sent, they should be removed imme- diately. The obstruction could be a test cap that the plumber was unable to re- move due to snow or ice. Generally the plumber returns to remove these, how- ever, an oversight could be made. If the test caps or obstructions are not re- moved, excess pressures in the City sewers could cause water in the traps to blow back into the building. Please exer- cise caution when climbing up to orwhile on the roof. SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION The Cityof Eagan is soliciting applications from interested citizens, business per- sons, refuse haulers and civic service organization representatives desiring appointment by the City Council to a newly formed Solid Waste Abatement Commission. The purpose of the group would be to meet and to recommend a Solid Waste Strategy to the CityCouncil. (See page 5 for more information regard- ing solid waste abatement.) The group will consider alternatives to promote recycling, waste reduction, resource recovery, centralized process- ing and the means to achieve each. The Commission will be important to the community in helping to meet State requirements to separate recoverable solid wastes from household wastes by 1988. If you are interested in being con- sidered for appointment by the Council, address a letter in that regard to Tom Hedges, CityAdministrator, City of Eagan, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122. AIRCRAFT NOISE Eagan residents enjoy the convenience of living minutes from the Twin Cities International Airport. The price for this convenience is the periodic nuisance of aircraft noise. While the City realizes that its business community benefits direc- tly from the airport, Eagan residents should be able to enjoy their homes as well. If you are bothered by an aircraft noise event, you can register a com- plaint with the Metropolitan Airports Commission and you can express your concerns to your local officials. When reporting a noise event, be as specific as possible about your location, the type of aircraft involved, its direction and the nature of the disturbance you have ex- perienced. The City of Eagan encourages you to report excessive noise to help insure a sound -controlled environment. Metropolitan Airports Commission Noise Complaints: 726-9411 Control Tower: 726-9255 Runway Information Hotline: 726-8170 Address Noise Correspondence To: Metropolitan Airports Commission 6040 28th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Metropolitan Aircraft Sound Abatement Council 6040 28th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55450 Federal Aviation Administration 6311 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55430 EAGAN CLEAN-UP AND RECYCLING DAYS ANNOUNCED The Cityof Eagan will sponsoraCityClean-Up and Recycling Dayon May 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the new City Hall east parking lot. The City Compost Site is open every Saturday from noon to 6:00 p.m. For Clean -Up Day only, the site will be open at 9:00 a.m. to accept compost materials. Clean -Up and Recycling Day will give Eagan residents an excellent opportunity to dispose of the wide variety of recyclables listed below. Certain types of items will be accepted at no charge; other types will be accepted for a nominal fee. Recycling Day will go on - rain or shine -so be sure totakethis opportunity to clean upyour home andyard and dis- pose of your recyclables so they can be used again. Beerman Services and Goodwill Industries are participating in this event. Ques- tions concerning the City of Eagan Recycling Days should be addressed to Jon Hohenstein at 454-8100. ITEMS ACCEPTED AT NO CHARGE - COMPOST SITE - Compostables Household Brush Leaves Household quantities (car, trailer or Garden Wastes pick-up loads) of brush, limbs and wood Grass Clippings products. Must be 4" in diameter or smaller and free of nails and metal. Larger wood products, see below. -CITY HALL LOT - Separated Recyclables Cans and Metals -Aluminum -Steel -Bimetal Glass sorted by Color Clothing Toys Furniture in Good Condition Small Electrical Appliances Newspapers Unwaxed Cardboard Office Papers Junk Mail Clean Rags Drain Oil Dishes Housewares Working Televisions Clean Up Day contractors cannot accept toilets or unusable beds, mattresses and furnishings. They can accept large appliances or tires at a charge to the owner as outlined below. ITEMS ACCEPTED AT CHARGE TO OWNER -CITY HALL LOT - Tires -Car Tires -Truck Tires Appliances Large Wood Products (Over 4" in Diameter) $1.50 Per Tire $5.00 Per Tire $3.00-$10.00 $10.00 Per Car or Station Wagon $15.00 Per Pick -Up or Trailer (normal load) - No Ordinary Trash, Garbage or Twigs Please - - No Trucks Over One Ton Accepted - The Eagan City Newspaper is dis- tributed three times a year as a public service by the Eagan City Council. The newsletter is spon- sored by the Public Relations Com- mittee and prepared through the office of the City Administrator. -2- 3 DISPLAY YOUR HOUSE NUMBER Please help your Fire and Police Departments locate your home in case of emergency! House numbers should be clearly displayed on the street side of your house and easily readable, day or night, from the street. For your family s safety, please check your house numbers. LAWN CARE TIPS The fertilizers and pesticides used on your lawn can affect the quality of water in our lakes and ponds in Eagan. The water that falls on your lawn, from rain or irrigation, will ultimately reach these water bodies through the City's watershed system or groundwater. As lawn chemicals are released into our lakes and ponds from runoff, a number of things can happen: overgrowth of acquatic plants, depletion of dissolved oxygen, disappearance of fish, and emergence of nuisance algae. Here are a few tips to consider as you plan your lawn care program: 1. Soil testing is the first step for serious lawn care. Contact the Soil Testing Laboratory at 625-3101. The soil sample you take will be analyzed for a $5.00 fee. You may discover that you have been overfertilizing. 2. When choosing a fertilizer, the letters NPK will be shown on the container. These letters represent the percentages of nitrogen, phosphorus and po- tasium contained in the bag. It is recommended that the amount of phosphorus (P) never exceed the amount of nitrogen (N) by a 4 (N) to 1 (P) ratio. 3. Look for the letters WIN orCSRUNonthe fertilizer bag. These letters indi- cate that the nitrogen is in a slow release form. Stow -release nitrogen is more effective for plant growth because it is available in smaller quantities over a longer period of time. 4. Apply fertilizer 2 or 3 times per year; once after the first mowing, mid- summer, and mid -fall. Use your soil sample as a basis for selecting your fer- tilizer program. 5. Irrigate your lawn in lighter amounts. During dry periods water about a tenth of inch per day in late evening. 6. Dethatch your lawn each spring before the first mowing. Dethatching will remove the mat of dead grass and leaves which accumulates at the base of your lawn andwill improve the effectiveness of irrigation and fertilization. A dethatching blade for push or riding mowers can be purchased at most lawn care stores. 7. Overseed bare spots in your lawn about April 15th or September 15th. Use Kentucky Bluegrass varieties in sunny spots and Red Fescue varieties in shady areas. 8. Heavy traffic areas in lawns should be aerated every one or two years. Aeration loosens the soil and permits better transfer of air and water for healthier growth. Contact your local rental store for availability. 9. Aeration, irrigation, and fertilization will improve the vitality of your lawn while reducing the need to use chemical pesticides. When using pes- ticides consider spot spraying as opposed to full lawn treatments. 10. Use compost for home garden enrichment. Take advantage of the City's compost availability program in early spring, each year. Composting will reduce your need for fertilization. 11. Lake shore residents should keep leaves raked and never rake them into ponds and lakes. Allow at least a 10 foot buffer next to shorelines. 12. Specific questions about lawn care can be directed to your local Agri- cultural Extension Service at 463-3302 or the University of Minnesota "Dial U" program at 1-975-0200 ($2.00 fee). The City of Eagan is concerned about the quality of its lakes and ponds for rec- reation, wildlife, and public health. Cooperation by all residents will ensure a healthier environment for everyone to live and play in. •YOURLMRAM OH�ECK TT Summertime activities at your Eagan Library are planned with your family in mind. Starting in June the tiniest family member at age two will enjoy attending storytime and film showings. Children who can read alone can "Be A Library Kid!" by joining the Summer Reading Club between June 2 and August 14. Nancy Carlson, a favorite children's au- thor and illustrator (and a Minnesotan) has interpreted this theme with her dis- tinctive stylized drawings on buttons, posters, and bookmarks. Club mem- bers will receive a special theme button when they join and will be eligible to attend all programs and activities offered during the summer while improving their reading skills. Pick up a Summer Schedule of Events which lists other activities throughout the summer: magicians, ventriloquists, live reptiles, musicians, dramatic folk - tales, story -telling, films, crafts, and more! EXPEDITED BOOKS - Is your name on the library's request list for a best seller book, and have you been waiting a long time? Now you have a choice, you can remain on the list or you can rent the book for $2.00 per week. Ask at the checkout desk for the rental books. THE END OF A LONG WINTER - Are you planning a flower or vegetable gar- den, or are you looking for plans and ideas on ways to improve your outdoor living? Look no further than the refer- ence department of your Eagan Library. There you will find a complete set of Ortho books and hints and helps for the ultimate in outdoor living. You will also find the staff helpful and knowledge- able for all your needs. HOMEBOUND SERVICE - Library users who are confined on a temporary or permanent basis are discovering that the pleasure of reading doesn't need to end. By calling 452-9600 and talking to a librarian, a card is made out to the user and is kept in the library. Materials that are checked out for a regular loan period include hardcovers, paperbacks, large print books, magazines, pamphlets and audio cassettes. Requests can be taken or a librarian can make the selection based upon user's preferences. Materials are delivered by volunteers. continued on page 5 BICYCLE SAFETY Investigator Larry Billmeyer, who works with the City of Eagan's Bicycle Safety programs, encourages everyone to license their bikes. In case of an acci- dent or theft, the police department can quickly locate the owner (or parent). Locally, bikes can be registered at some bicycle shops (such as "Deals -On - Wheels" in the Cedar Cliff Shopping Center) or at the Burnsville AAA office. There is a $6.00 fee but the license is good for three (3) years. In addition, the serial number should be written down and kept in a safe place. Billmeyer also reminds riders that they must obey all traffic rules. They must stop for stop signs, always keep to the right and they may not impede the nor- mal flow of traffic. All bikes, when ridden after dark, must be equipped with an operating headlight and a red rear re- flector.A bike riderwho violates anytraf- fic regulation can be ticketed and will have to appear in court, justasany other ticketed driver would have to. LIBRARY -continued from page 4 FRIENDS OF THE EAGAN LIBRARY There's always room for more members in this volunteer organization. Join the Friendsand sharewith othersan interest in books, libraries, and people.Also, spe- cial activities such as book reviews, speakers, social events, special dis- plays are presented. The Friends will keep you informed of scheduled events if you leave your name and telephone number with the library receptionist. Check the library for more information on how you can become a part of this organization. Visit the Eagan Library Monday, Tues- day, Wednesday and 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. MAKE THE LIBRARY A PART OF YOUR WORLD! RECYCLING AND RESOURCE RECOVERY Eagan residents will soon be asked to change their solid waste disposal habits. The Metropolitan Council has formulated a policy which requires cities to develop mandatory source separation ordinances by 1988. This means that, beginning in 1988, it will be illegal to place aluminum cans, glass, newsprint, leaves and grass clippings in sanitary landfills. Such recyclable and recoverable resources will have to be separated from otherwastes and disposed of properly by the individual waste generator. This is called source separation. It also means that home- owners, renters and businesses will have to do a little more work to do the community a lot of good. Metropolitan area landfills are fast reaching their capacity, but much of what is going into them is reusable and can be recovered. The Metropolitan Council has chosen to approach the problem through the individual because this approach will help to insure that recyclables will be of high quality. It will also help to keep public costs down, so that this important public service can be provided with the least tax consequence. Applications for Waste Abatement Commission Membership Sought The City of Eagan has taken an important first step to meet the 1988 deadline. The CityCouncil has authorized the formation of a Solid Waste Abatement Com- mission to assist the City in its formation of strategies to encourage source separation and provide outlets for the separated resources. To be effective, the Commission will need to draw from different disciplines throughout the com- munity. Application information is available on page 3 of this newsletter. Solid Waste Survey Results Presently there is substantial interest in solid waste abatement in the City as is evidenced bythe results of the community survey distributed in the City Newslet- ter last fall. The results of that survey are outlined below. With 576 responses, the survey represents approximately 5% of all households in the City. The survey was voluntary and, therefore, is not intended to be statistically determinative. It does reflect a general desire for improvement of the recycling opportunities available to Eagan's citizens. The majority of the survey's respondents live in single family homes (78%). Since this housing type makes up about half of Eagan's housing stock, the response rate indicates a great interest in recycling among traditional single family homeowners. Many of the respondents currently recycle newspaper and clothing (62-64%). This is probably due to the cleanliness and ease of storage of such items and the availablity of markets, such as paper drives, Goodwill services and the Salvation Army. Aluminum is recycled by about half of all respondents. Glass is one of the least recycled commodities listed (22%). This probably is due to the need to rinse and separate glass products and the obscurity of glass drop sites, despite the fact that the market for glass is one of the strongest among recyclables. Only a few (16%) recycle newspaper, glass and aluminum together. The compost program generated significant interest forwaste abatement (65%). An equal numberare interested in compost products for soil buildup. The present compost site was well used throughout the fall and has significant area to expand in the coming year. A large majority of the respondents (80%) would separate wastes if the cost of recyling was the same as or less than the current cost of refuse removal. Almost 95% of all respondents would recycle if a curbside pick-up were available, while 74% would use collection sites in the City, if available. In terms of the placement of dropsites, more than half (55%) would drive more than three miles to a drop site. A combination of one or more dropsites and curbside recycling would pro- vide the greatest exposure of recycling alternatives to Eagan residents. -4- 5- Continued on page 6 RECYCLING - continued from page 5 Convenience of recycling will be an important consideration if the City is to reduce its waste stream significantly. While 93% of respondents were willing to separate wastes and 88% would bundle newspapers, many fewer (68%) indicated a willingness to rinse metals and glass for recycling. many recyclers recommend that these items be clean to improve quality and reduce difficulties in handling and storage. RECYCLING SITES Several groups and businesses in Eagan already serve the community by taking a variety of recyclables. Eagan residents are encouraged to clip this list from the newsletter and make use of these abatement resources in the future. Newspapers St. John Neumann Catholic Church 4030 Pilot Knob Road Trailer open anytime. NEWSPAPERS - BAGGED OR BUNDLED NO MAGAZINES OR CATALOGS Leaves, Grass Clippings and Garden Wastes Eagan Compost Program 3830 Pilot Knob Road (south of new City Hall) Eagan 454-8100 Noon - 6:00 p.m. Saturdays COMPOSTIBLES AND SMALL QUANTITIES OF BRUSH Household Goods Goodwill Industries, Inc. Anytime USABLE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SMALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, CLOTH- ING, TOYS (NOTHING OUTSIDE BOX, PLEASE) 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan Multiple Category Contract Recyclers, Inc. 2767 Hwy. 55 Eagan Mon., Thurs.-Sat: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tues.: 3-7 p.m. 452-9749, William Burns ALUMINUM BEVERAGE CANS, STEEL SOFT DRINK CANS, GLASS SOFT DRINK BOTTLES, 2 -LITER PLASTIC POP BOTTLES Miscellaneous Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 3930 Rahn Road Eagan 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2nd Saturday of the month 452-4182 GLASS, ALUMINUM, NEWSPRINT Barrel Reconditioner 3370 Mike Collins Dr. Eagan 454-7380 Mon. - Fri,: 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 15, 30, AND 55 GALLON DRUMS. TO AVOID REJECTION OF DRUMS, CALL AHEAD TO DESCRIBE CONDITION AND REMAINING CONTENTS OF DRUM. Eagan Standard 4205 Nicols Road Eagan 454-8174 DRAIN OIL, BATTERIES, TIRES Country 66 3206 Hwy 13 Eagan 452-8060 DRAIN OIL, BATTERIES, TIRES SIGN REQUIREMENTS The building boom in Eagan has pro- duced an increase in the number of re- quests for signs in the city. In addition, signs are being illegally placed in the road -right-of-way or illegally erected with- out a sign permit. The city has a requirement that all signs are allowed by permit only. This means that all ground signs, advertising and business pylon signs, whether tem- porary or permanent, must have an up- to-date permit. The singular exception to this regula- tion is the "For Sale" or "For Rent" sign which advertises on premises on which the sign is located. Any person or business that wishes to erect a sign in the City of Eagan must apply for a sign permit. Numbered stic- kersare issued forall approved signs. In order to maintain control over sign size and placement, the City will remove all signs illegally located within the road right-of-way. In addition, the City Coun- cil is studing alternatives to limit orcon- solidate the location of temporary ad- vertising signs. It is hoped that these steps wil serve to relieve the City of any clutter directly attributable to signs. By eliminating mis- placed signage which obstructs views at intersections, the safety of travel within Eagan will also be enhanced. CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION A citizens group, the Eagan Citizens Crime Prevention Association, has been formed. The purpose of the non-profit group is to assist local law enforcement officials in fighting crime in the City of Eagan. One of the Association's immediate goals is to raise money to be used prim- marily as reward moneyto be offered for information on various crimes. The fund could also be used to purchase illegal or stolen property, thereby leading to arrests. Donations to the fund should be sent to The Eagan Citizens Crime Pre- vention Association in care of either Norwest Bank, 3390 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55121 or the Eagan Police Department, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan MN 55122. For further information concerning the association or the Crime Watch and Operation I.D. programs, please con- tact Captain Pat Geagan of the Eagan Police Department at 454-3900. PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAMS TIN Y TOTS SUMMER IN THE PARK RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WAGONFUL O'FUN Sum mer in the Park is an afternoon play- ground program for children who have completed kindergarten through age 12. Activities include games, crafts, special events and field trips. Dates: June 16 -July 31 (Monday - Thursday) Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM Cost: The program is free, however, there is a charge for field trips which will be on Thursdays. To Register: Registration is at the park dur- ing the first week of the pro- gram. Additional information and field trip registration forms will be distributed to the children as they register. Locations: Rahn Park - Sandstone Drive, West of Rahn School Carnelian Park - Carnelian Lane at Blackhawk Road Woodhaven Park - Gold Trail, southeast of Beau D'Rue Dr. Ridgecliff Park - Covington Lane, west of Johnny Cake Ridge Road Oak Chase Park - Oak Chase Road at Wilderness Run Road Evergreen Park - Walfrid Street to Lodgepole Dr. Blackhawk Park - Riverton Ave. Walnut Hili Park - Wilderness Run Road at Lexington Ave. Tiny Tots is a program for children ages 3, 4, and 5. Activities such as games, singing, crafts, stories, group play and one field trip will be conducted. Dates: June 16 -July 31 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Cost: $25.00 and an additional fee for a field trip. Locations: Pilot Knob School - Lone Oak Rd. Sec. I: Mondays & Wednesdays Sec. II: Tuesdays & Thursdays Rahn Park - Sandstone Drive Sec. III: Mondays & Wednesdays Sec. IV: Tuesdays & Thursdays Northview School - Diffley Road Sec. V: Mondays & Wednesdays Sec. VI: Tuesdays & Thursdays Group size is limited to the first 20 registered. The City of Eagan is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin or handicap. -6- -7- The Eagan Parks and Recreation De- partment has a mobile trailer that visits neighborhood parks bringing rec- reational staff, crafts, games and special events to the neighborhood. The pro- gram is for children who have completed Kindergarten through age 12. Dates: June 16 - July 31 Time: 10:00 AM - Noon Locations: Monday: Lexington Park Tuesday: Pilot Knob School Playground Wednesday: Lexington Park Thursday: Beacon Hill Trail Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Locations: Monday: Lakeside Park Tuesday: Burr Oaks Wednesday: Lakeside Park Thursday: Fish Lake Park Cost: The program is free except for a fee for one field trip which will be offered. To Register: Come to one of the locations listed above on the day and time given for the park it , /...4 L I PREVIEW TO'87 TRAPP FARM PARK SUNDAY AUGUST 31, 1986 NOON - 4:00 PM Imagine a community picnic park with pavilion large enough to host 200 people. Visualize this pavilion constructed from wood and mason- ry, nestled under ageless oak trees, near the shore of Schwanz Lake. Consider other park amenities you will find such as an amphitheater, an open field for games, hiking trails, future small picnic areas, and warm- ing house/restroom building for year round use. On Sunday, August 31, the com- munity is invited to come to Trapp Farm Park, 841 Wilderness Run Road to experience the park and take part in a large neighborhood picnic. Hot dogs and bratwurst will be sold at a nominal fee, soft drinks will be provided. Leisure activities such as sand volleyball, new games, frisbee antics, perhaps a tug -o -war and tours of the park will be planned. A theatrical performance will be slated in the amphitheater. The community has long waited for this facility. Join us in a "Preview of '87 *Trapp Farm Park". PRESCHOOL MOVEMENT A program of creative movement, dance and rhythm for three and four year olds. Also incorporated into the program will be beginning ball skills; a new aspect to this program. This activity will teach coordination, pride and self-esteem to the children. Dates: June 16 - July 31, 1986. (Mondays & Wednesdays) Location: Fire Admin. Bldg. 3795 Pilot Knob Road Time: Sec I: 10:15 - 11:00 AM Sec 11: 11:00 - 11:45 AM Cost: $5.00 (preregistration is required.) EAGAN ETTES Eaganettes - "Fun with Dance" is a pro- gram of dance, aerobics, dance ter- minology and choreographed routines for boys and girls ages 5 - 12. Marching in the 4th of July Parade and a recital on July 31 are some highlights of the pro- gram. Dates: June 16 - July 31, 1986. Locations: Cedar School Mondays & Wednesdays Sec I: 1:00-2:00 PM for ages 5-7 Sec II: 2:00-3:30 PM for ages 8-12 Pilot Knob School Tuesdays & Thursdays Sec III: 1:00-2:00 PM for ages 5-7 Sec IV: 2:00-3:30 PM for ages 8-12 Cost: $5.00 To Register: Registration is the first two weeks of class at the lesson site, but will be clos- ed the remainder of the session. -8- EVENING IN THE PARK Cedar Pond Park is the home of Evening in the Park, weekly free entertainment in the summer. Performers such as pup- peteers, story tellers, and live music are scheduled. All performances are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and the entire family can enjoy: June 25: CINNAMON STICKS & CO. "Space Travelers, Ixplot and Thensor" audience par- ticipation, silly fun for all. July 2: "A SONG OF JOY" Sister Cabrini presents puppets, magic, ventriloquism; an evening of comedy. July 9: TEDDY BEAR BAND. Richard Erickson performs music familiar to the entire family; emphasis on child- ren's songs. July 16: BANJOIST-LEROY LAR - SON. You will be amazed by the breadth of this artists' talent. July 23: THE GOLDEN TOUCH CLIMB THEATRE presents the King Midas story, told through audience par- ticipation. Especially for youngsters. July 30: APPLE VALLEY PUP- PETEERS. Our old friends return. In the event of inclement weather, per- formances maybe moved indoors at the Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. No event will be cancelled. WALK MINNESOTA The Walk Minnesota Project will spon- sor its second statewide walk program this year. The Minnesota State Walkwill be in Minneapolis on August 2nd. Minnesota State Walk Walk Minnesota is a statewide program aimed at promoting walking as an inex- pensive, healthy, outdoor recreation experience that can be done by people of all ages as a lifelong activity. It is sponsored by Minnesota Recreation and Park Association, the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, and your local parks and recreation agency. The Minnesota State Walk, August 2nd, is the second annual Minnesota State event exclusively dedicated to the pro- motion of walking. The Minnesota State Walk will begin at Minnehaha Park, home of the famous Minnehaha Falls in Min- neapolis, 48th and Minnehaha Park- way. Minnehaha Park remains today much like it was around the turn of the century when honeymooners and pic- nickers came to see the falls, long -ago immortalized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem. The route will then follow Minnehaha Creek to Lake Nakomis and on towards Lake Harriet for those really die-hard walkers. Participants can choose a dis- tance of 5km, 10km, or 20km. The event is sanctioned by IVV and AVA. For further information, call the MRPA at 612/420- 6915 or 1-800-862-3659 (toll free). FIELD RESERVATIONS CITY SOFTBALL/BASEBALL FIELDS Permits issued by the Parks and Rec- reation Department are required for all games played on City fields between May 1 and September 1. Use of fields for practice remains on afirstcome/first served basis. Teams carrying a permit for a game have priority over a practice. In addition, requests for use of fields for league play are to be directed to the Department of Parks and Recreation. FRIDAY FUN DAY Friday Fun is a recreation program for youth ages 10-14. A series of five field trips are planned for the summer beginning on June 20. Registration will begin on May 19 at the Eagan Municipal Center. Parent or guardian permission slips are required. All trips are supervised by our summer staff. 1. VALLEYFAIR Time: 5:00 - 5:30 PM Friday - 10:00 AM Saturday Join us for "The Biggest Day Around" atValleyfair. Ride the "Flume", thrilling roller coaster, the corkscrew, bumper cars or any of the rides. See the two dolphins perform their amazing tricks and the ever popular Imax Theatre as well as the other special attractions. Date: June 20 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Cost: $10.50 - includes all rides, show, admission and transportation (excluding the water slide; tickets are six slides for $3.00). Carnival games and food are extra also. Registration Deadline: Monday, June 16, 1986. 2. DIAMOND T -RANCH Join us for an afternoon at the Ranch. Trip includes an hour guided tour on horseback, and plenty of fun. Par- ticipants are asked to bring a bag lunch. Date: June 27 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:45 PM Cost: $9.00 - includes tour and transportation. Registration Deadline: Monday, June 23, 1986. 3. SLEEPOUT AT CAMP SACAJAWEA ON PILOT KNOB ROAD Enjoy the great outdoors during this special trip. Sleep underthe stars or in a tent, the choice is yours. Trip includes Friday night supper, Saturday morn- ing breakfast, games, hikes, volleyball, campfire activities and others. Parents are asked to provide transportation to and from Camp Sacajawea; we will provide the chaperones. Join the fun! Date: July 11 th and 12th. Bus Pick-up Points Cost: $5.00 Registration Deadline: Monday, July 7, 1986. * Tents are needed for this activity. Please check on the permission slip whether you have a tent to loan. 4. CLEARY LAKE PARK Enjoy an afternoon at the Lake! Bring a bag lunch and we'll have a picnic and enjoy the sunshine. Volleyball facilities are available too. Date: July 18 Time: Noon - 3:00 PM Cost: $2.00 -includes transportation and admission to park. Registration Deadline: Monday, July 14, 1986. 5. BEAVER MOUNTAIN WATER SLIDE The only way to cool off on a hot sum- mer day is by splashing through Beaver Mountain's Water Slides! Two hours of unlimited sliding on three giant water slides will provide participants with an afternoon of water fun. Kids should bring their swimsuit and a towel. Date: July 25 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: $7.00 Registration Deadline: Monday, July 21, 1986. Pilot Knob School, Fire Administration Building, Oak Chase Park, Evergreen Park, Carnelian Park and Rahn Park are designated pick-up points for Friday Fun Day trips. Specific pick-up times will be determined after registration and the participants will be notified. -9- TRIPS AND TOURS The outings listed below are co-sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount Parks and Recreation Departments. Registration may be made with any of the Recreation Departments. *Note: NO REFUNDS will be issued after the registration deadline of an outing. Please specify pick up point when you register. LAKE MINNETONKA ALA'LORD FLETCHERS Thursday, June 26, 1986 This outing will begin with lunch overlooking Lake Minnetonka at Lord Fletchers on the lake. It will feature: sauteed breast of chicken, cream sauce, house salad, vegetable, potato, fresh bread and coffee. Following lunch we will board the Lady of the Lake Excursion Boat fora 11/2 hourcruise of Lake Minnetonka to see its distinguished homes and colorful scenery. The registration fee includes lunch at Lord Fletchers, boat tour and transporta- tion via deluxe motor coach. Cost: $22.00/person Bus leaves: Lakeville Senior Center (207th St. & Holt) - 9:15 AM Rosemount Mall - 9:30 AM Apple Valley City Hall (142nd & Cedar by MTC stop) - 9:45 AM Cedarvale Shopping Center - 10:00 AM Bus returns: Approximately 3:45 PM Deadline: June 13, 1986 VILLAGE OF THE SMOKY HILLS Tuesday, July 22, 1986 Osage, Minnesota The Village of the Smoky Hills is built like settler villages of old around a central commons, nestled among towering trees. Enjoy a step back in time -enter the creative world of woodworking, candle dipping, quilting, pottery and other crafts. Our one day tour includes deluxe motor coach transportation, a stop for coffee and rolls near St. Cloud, admission to the Village, and an ethnic luncheon at one of the Village restaurants. You will then have time to browse through the Village. Bus Departure: Lakeville Senior Center - 7:00 AM Rosemount Mall - 7:15 AM Apple Valley City Hall - 7:30 AM Cedarvale Shopping Center - 7:45 AM Bus Returns: At approximately 8:00 PM at the first stop. Cost: $30.50 per person Registration Deadline: July 11, 1986 CANTERBURY DOWNS Friday, August 8, 1986 Join the excitement of thoroughbred horse racing in Minnesota as Canterbury Downs continues in its second year of operation. Don't miss this opportunity to share the day with residents from the communities of Apple Valley, Rosemount and Eagan. Fee includes transportation via school bus, admission and club- house seats. Date: Friday, August 8, 1986 Fee: $11.00 - Dinner is on your own. Pick up times: Rosemount Mall - 1:45 PM Apple Valley City Hall - 2:00 PM Cedarvale Shopping Center - 2:15 PM Approx. Return Time to Eagan: 9:45 PM u GOLF LESSONS FOR ADULTS The Parks and Recreation Department offers golf lessons for adult beginners. Group size is limited to allow for indivi- dual instruction. The lessons consist of six (6) one-hour sessions. Each sche- duled class meets twice a week for 3 weeks. Class members are to furnish their own clubs. Classes will meet at Galaxie Driving Range on County Road 42,1/2 mile east of Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley. In addition to the registration fee, cost will be incurred at the driving range for prac- tice balls. Lessons postponed due to rain will be rescheduled by the instructor. Session 1 - Tuesdays & Thursdays June 17 - July 3 Section 1 - 5:00-6:00 PM Section 2 - 6:00-7:00 PM Section 3 - 7:00-8:00 PM Session II - Tuesdays & Thursdays July 15 - July 31 Section 1 - 5:00-6:00 PM Section 2 - 6:00-7:00 PM Section 3 - 7:00-8:00 PM Cost: $10.00 Registration begins May 19, 1986. T -BALL Recreational T -Ball is a softball/ baseball program for children ages 6 and 7. It is a low -organized game and the emphasis is on FUN. Children learn the basics of the game such as batting, throw- ing and fielding. The purpose of the pro- gram is to provide children an opportunity to have fun, develop physically and socially, and learn the most basic fun- damentals of the sports of baseball and softball. Dates: June 16 - July 31, 1986 Locations: Pilot Knob School Mondays & Wednesdays Sec. I: 10:00-11:00 AM Sec. 11: 11:00 -Noon Rahn Park - Ballfield #3 Tuesdays & Thursdays Sec. III: 10:00-1 1:00 AM Sec. IV: 11:00 -Noon Cost: $8.00 - includes instructional fees and Eagan Parks & Recreation cap. MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS LEAGUE A mixed doubles tennis league for adults will be offered this spring. The league is open to beginners through advanced players. A handicapping system will be used to equalize the opportunity to win. Following registration and an organiza- tional meeting, a weekly schedule will be drawn up and mailed to you. The league will begin in early June and run into August. Cost: $15.00 per couple. Register by: May 30, 1986. TENNIS LESSONS The Department of Parks and Recreation offers tennis lessons for youths ages 5 and older and for adults. Classes have been scheduled for beginners, advanced beginners and intermediates. This orderly progression of instruction provides a challenge to those who have never played tennis as well as forthose who"playat the game". Drills and the lesson format this summer will be conducted in cooperation with Bill Henderson, Director of Tennis at Eagandale. The summer's lessons are divided into two three-week sessions. Session I begins the week of June 16; Session II begins the week of July 14. Each class meets for six (6) one-hour lessons, scheduled twice a week for 3 weeks. Classes cancelled due to rain are rescheduled for makeup by the instruc- tor. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction. Class members are to provide their own rackets; practice balls are furnished. Class Fee: $14.00 - pre -registration is required. PILOT KNOB -M & W RAHN - T & Th Session I Session 1 9-10 AM Age 5-9 Beginners 10-11 AM Youth Beginner 10-11 AM Youth Beginner 11 AM -Noon Youth Adv. Beginner 11 AM -Noon Youth Adv. Beginner 6:30-7:30 PM Adult Beginner 6:30-7:30 PM Adult Beginner 7:30-8:30 PM Adult Intermediate 7:30-8:30 PM Adult Adv. Beginner Session 11 Session 11 10-11 AM Youth Adv. Beginner 9-10 AM Age 5-9 Beginners 11 AM -Noon Youth Intermediate 10-11 AM Youth Beginner 6:30-7:30 PM Adult Beginner 11 AM -Noon Youth Adv. Beginner 7:30-8:30 PM Adult Adv. Beginner 6:30-7:30 PM Adult Adv. Beginner 7:30-8:30 PM Adult Intermediate OAK CHASE - T & Th Session I WOODHAVEN - M & W 9-10 AM Age 5-9 Beginners Session 1 10-11 AM Youth Beginner 10-11 AM Youth Beginner 11 AM -Noon Youth Adv. Beginner 11 AM -Noon Youth Adv. Beginner 6:30-7:30 PM Adult Beginner 6:30-7:30 PM Adult Beginner 7:30-8:30 PM Adult Adv. Beginner 7:30-8:30 PM Adult Beginner Session II Session 11 9-10 AM Age 5-9 Beginners 10-11 AM Youth Beginner 10-11 AM Youth Beginner 11 AM -Noon Youth Intermediate 11 AM -Noon Youth Adv. Beginner 6:30-7:30 PM Adult Adv. Beginner 6:30-7:30 PM Adult Beginner 7:30-8:30 PM Adult Intermediate 7:30-8:30 PM Adult Intermediate TENNIS CLINIC The City of Eagan Parks and Recreation Department and Bill Henderson, Direc- tor of Tennis at Eagandale, announce a free tennis clinic to be held on Saturday, May 31, at the Rahn Tennis Courts. Mr. Henderson brings to us eight years of teaching experience throughout the country. His interest is player development and he has been active with National Junior Tennis Leagues. This introduction to summertennis in Eagan is open to all interested children and adults. No pre -registration is required. 10:00-11:00 AM Youth, ages 5-8 11:00 AM -Noon Youth, ages 9 and up 4:00-5:00 PM Adults who play "a little" or not at all 5:00-6:00 PM Adults with playing experience PICNIC KITS The City of Eagan Parks & Recreation Department will again offer" picnic kits" as a ser- vice to the community. To arrange for any of the following "picnic kits" call Parks & Rec- reation at 454-8100 at least one week prior to the event. 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 a permit to use the park. 2. At a private home: portable volleyball standards can be delivered and picked up by the City. The volleyball net and ball are to be picked up at the Public Works Garage, 3501 Coachman Road, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM by the user. A $3.00 fee will be charged. 3. For group gatherings, a more extensive "picnic kit" is available. It includes horse shoes, bocce ball and badminton equipment in addition to a volleyball and ret. A fee of $5.00 is charged at the time the equipment is picked up at the Public Works Garage. 4. Chuckwagon charcoal cooker: this trailer mounted covered cooker is ideal for large group gatherings. Dozens of brats, hot dogs and hamburgers can be pre- pared at one time. The chuckwagon requires a 17/8" ball hitch for towing. A fee of $15.00 is charged. 5. Tent canopy: Reservations for use of the canopy require two weeks advance notice. A rental lee of $50.00 is charged Full service on "Picnic Kits" is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL Eagan Parks & Recreation Department Name Address Phone Business # Name of Acitivity Other Activity Information (day, time, section, # of tickets, etc.) (Child's Age) Make check payable to: City of Eagan Enclosed is $ — to cover registration. -12- ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE The Parks and Recreation Departments of the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount are again sponsoring an adult soccer league. The league is open to persons 20 years and older, men and women alike. Play is on Sunday evenings, beginning in mid June. To enter a team, managers are asked to call the Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department at 469-4431 by May 30, 1986. Individuals wishing to have their names placed on a draft list should also call the City of Lakeville. An organiza- tional meeting will be held on June 1, 1986. REGISTRATION INFORMATION May 19, 1986, is the opening date for registration for all summer pro- grams sponsored by the Eagan Department of Parks and Recrea- tion. Registrations are accepted in person or by mail at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM for in-person registration. Please Note: Registrations for several of the programs offered for children are taken at the time of the activity. Refund Policy Registration fees for programs can- celled by Parks and Recreation will be fully refunded. A $2.00 service fee will be charged for registration cancellations made prior to the start of an activity or its registration dead- line. No refunds can be made after registration or the start of an activity. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL Eagan Parks & Recreation Department Name Address Phone Business # Name of Activity Other Activity Information (day, time, section, # of tickets, etc.) (Child's Age) s Make check payable to: City of Eagan Enclosed is $ to cover registration.