1986-09 Eagan NewsEAGAN NEWS
CITY OF EAGAN
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
Phone. 454-8100
THE LONE OAK TREE... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
FALL ELECTIONS
Statewide and county offices will be on the ballot in this fall's primary and general
elections. The primary election is scheduled for September 9. Contested races at the
state level are Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor and
Attorney General. There is also a race for U.S. 3rd District Congressional Representa-
tive on the DFL side of the ticket. The primary winners will be on the general election
ballot on November 4.
Eagan has 14 precincts, the boundaries of which are shown on this page. Polling sites
and addesses are also given. Polls will be open from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M. for both elections.
The last day to register before the primary was August 19th. New residents may
register at the polls on election day. They must bring appropriate identification
showing a current address in the precinct.
If you have any questions about voter registration or either election, please contact Liz
Witt or Carolyn Krech at 454-8100.
CITY OF EAGAN POLLING PLACES
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Park Development ...............
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Library Programs ................
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Precinct 12: Easter Lutheran Church,
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CITY OF EAGAN
Precinct 13: Northview Elementary School,
965 Diffley Road
PRECINCT MAP
Precinct 14: Dakota County Western Court Facility,
2030 Cliff Road
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September 1986
Volume 9 No. 2
INSIDE
Parking Ban................ .... 2
Airport Noise ............
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Park Development ...............
3
Library Programs ................
4
Seneca Treatment Plant..
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Waste Abatement Update.........
5
Fall Trail Hikes...................
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Fall Recreation Programs
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1987 CITY BUDGET
A draft 1987 budget for the City of Eagan is
being studied by the City Council in special
workshop sessions and regular City Coun-
cil meetings. A public hearing will be held
on September 16 to receive resident input,
and consideration of the budget will con-
tinue through the months of September
and October.
Any questions concerning the proposed
budget and/or dates of meetings at which
the budget will be considered should be
directed to the office of the City Adminis-
trator, 454-8100.
CITY OF EAGAN
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Bea Blomquist
Councilmembers
Thomas Egan James Smith
Vic Ellison Ted Wachter
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1987 EAGAN PHONE BOOK
"Officer's Notebook"
Members of the Eagan Volunteer Fire
by
Department Relief Association are current -
Sgt. John Stevenson
ly working on preparation of the 1987
Eagan Telephone Directory. Firefighters
WATCH OUT — SCHOOLS ARE OPENI
have been and will be contacting all Eagan
businesses to discuss placement of their
The new school year is upon us and I would like to remind our readers to be especially
advertisements in the "yellow pages" of
careful when driving in areas where children and school busses are located. When
the book.
overtaking or meeting (except on divided highways) a school bus that is stopped for
the purpose of loading or unloading children, the driver of any motor vehicle must stop
The telephone book is distributed free of
completely at least twenty feet away. This rule applies anytime the bus displays red
charge as a public service to all Eagan
flashing lights and a "stop" arm. The motor vehicle driver may not again proceed until
residents. In 1986, over 13,000 copies
the lights are turned off and the arm retracted.
were printed and distributed and the asso-
ciation estimates that over 16,000 copies
Viking Football Cards
will be needed for 1987. Yellow page
advertising revenues cover the costs of
Again this year, as in the past few years, the Eagan Police Officers will be distributing
printing the book.
football cards, from August 17th to November 22nd. In each of the fourteen weeks,
officers will distribute a new Viking card. To get one, simply ask one of our officers.
The association began producing the Eagan
There are a couple of simple rules. Please don't bother the officer if he or she is busy
directory 13 years ago in answer to re -
or talking to someone. His or her job must come first. Please do not run out into the
quests for a directory that would be easier
street or run in front of the police car. To signal the officer that you would like a card,
to use than the larger Twin Cities' direc-
just wave your arms for him or her to see. If the officer is on a call and cannot stop, in
tories. In addition to listing Eagan residents'
most cases he or she will try to drive by the area later on. To ensure that as many kids
names, addresses and phone numbers,
as possible receive cards, only one card to a customer for each time an officer is
the book provides useful community in -
stopped.
formation such as listings of churches,
parks, community services, schools, and
Eagan Police Department on Cable TV
City of Eagan staff and services. And since
the yellow pages list only businesses in the
if you haven't yet had the chance, I would encourage you to tune in a new television
immediate Eagan area, they are much
show on Group W Cable T.V. The name of the program is "Eagan Police Roll Call", and
simpler for a resident to use.
it is jointly hosted by "Eagan Citizens Crime Prevention Assocation" member Linda
Rowan and our own Captain Pat Geagan. The staff consists of a dedicated group of
Businesses which have not been con -
volunteers from Eagan.
tacted by a volunteer firefighter by Sep-
tember 15, 1986, are asked to call
The program is repeated several times throughout the month and a new show is
454-0521.
presented each month. At the present time, it airs on Channel 3 and Channel 12 each
Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Each show will feature notes on developments
Residents who have a correction (or an
within the Police Department, current crime statistics and locations, and a guest. Tune
addition or deletion) should fil I out the form
it in, I think that you will find it both entertaining and informative.
in the 1986 directory and mail it to: Eagan
Telephone Directory, 3940 Rahn Road,
Send your comments or questions to: "Officer's Notebook", c/o Sgt. John Stevenson,
Eagan, MN 55122, by September 15.
Eagan Police Department, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan MN 55122, Phone:
454-3900.
The 1987 directories will be delivered to all
residents in early 1987.
SNOW SEASON PARKING BAN
Even though it is difficult to think about winter and snow while we are enjoying the warm
weather of early fall, the snowplowing season will be here before we know it. Eagan
residents are reminded thatthe City has a parking ban which is in effectfrom November 15
to April 15 of each year. The reason for the ordinance is to provide for more efficient and
safer snow removal.
From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on odd numbered days, parking is allowed on the odd numbered side
of the street; and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on even numbered days, parking is allowed on the
even numbered side of the street. For example, if you live at 125 City Street, you can park in
front of your residence on odd numbered days (November 15, 17, 19, etc.). However, on
even numbered days, you'll have to park across the street from your residence (in front of
124 or 126 City Street). Parking is permitted on either side of the street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
each day.
Vehicles in violation of the parking ban may be tagged and/or towed. Remember, the ban
goes into effect on November 15.
EAGAN
PARKING
BAN
NOV 15 TO APRIL 15
6AMTO6PM
PARKING
ODD DAYS I EVEN DAYS
ODD SIDE EVEN SIDE
AIRCRAFT NOISE COMPLAINTS
The airport noise issue has taken on an
increased metropolitan significance in
recent years as noise impacted neighbor-
hoods around the area have become active
in the effort to curb the noise problem.
Much of this problem has come about as a
result of airline deregulation which has led
to dramatic increases in air traffic here and
around the country.
Aircraft noise is nothing new for Eagan
residents. For years, the community has
worked to get along with the airport by
providing an area of commercial and
industrial land use in the northern part of
the City. This type of development can
better absorb aircraft noise than can resi-
dential uses.
Many of the businesses in Eagan depend
directly on the airport. Its convenience is
important for those companies with mar-
kets, contacts and locations outside of the
immediate area. Eagan's location was one
of the key elements in Northwest Orient
Airlines' decision to open its new corporate
headquarters here this fall.
But the importance of the airport to City
business need not prevent Eagan residents
from enjoying their homes and their com-
munity. The City and the airport can co-
exist in a noise -controlled environment. To
do so, the airport must receive input from
noise -affected areas. If you are bothered
by aircraft noise events, note as much as
possible aboutthe time, location, direction
of flight and type of aircraft and call:
Aircraft Noise Complaints
726-9411
Airport Control Tower
726-9255
The Eagan City Newspaper is distri-
buted three times a year as a public
service by the Eagan City Council.
The newsletter is sponsored by the
Public Relations Committee and pre-
pared through the office of the City
Administrator.
EAGAN PARK DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES
The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department undertook an aggressive program in
the development and improvement of the City's park system in 1986. The following list
provides you with an update on activities through August and the projects which lie
ahead this fall.
New Parks
The initial development of Eagan's five newest parks is under way. The new parks are:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Quarry; Meadowlands; Pilot Knob and South Oaks. Fine
grading, turf establishment, trails and parking lots will be completed in 1986. In 1987,
work will begin on the development of recreation facilities in these parks -- ballfields,
tennis court, play equipment etc.
Park Shelters
Park buildings are currently being constructed at Trapp Farm Park (pavilion and
shelter); Goat Hill Park (shelter); Rahn Park (shelter/ pavilion) and Northview Park
(shelter/ observation deck). These buildings will be finished by this fail.
Planting Plans
Final touches are being made to landscaping plans for Trapp Farm, Ridgecliff and
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Parks. Parks Maintenance/ Forestry staff will be planting
trees and shrubs in these parks in September and October.
Play Structures
New play equipment has been installed at Walnut Hill, Cinnamon Ridge and O'Leary
Parks. Plans are currently underway forthe construction of new tot lots at Woodhaven
and Cedar Pond Parks.
New Park Land Acquisitions
Keeping pace with the City's residential growth, the City has acquired additional park
land to meet future needs.
Ten acres for a neighborhood park east of Lexington Avenue and north of Wescott
Road was purchased this spring. The acquisition was financed through the parks
dedication fund, which receives its funds from donations from residential develop-
ment. No time frame for development has been set for this park.
Ohmann Park and Athletic Fields, a new 15 acre park east of Pilot Knob and South of
Cliff Road, is now under acquisition proceedings. Development is not expected on the
park until 1988 or 1989. The park will combine neighborhood needs and also four
soccer fields for youth play.
The acquisition of an additional ten acres for Northview Athletic Fields has recently
been recommended by the Advisor Parks and Recreation Commission and approved
by the City Council. The added property will provide for three softball fields when
development is completed. Both the Ohmann Park and Northview expansion are
being financed through the 1984 parks bond fund.
Other Developments
Nearly 30 new decorative park benches have been installed in the Eagan Parks
System already this year. Another 20 will be put in by the spring of 1987.
The Twin Cities Tree Trust has finished constructing a tie wall around the shoreline of
Cedar Pond. The new wall will prevent the erosion of shoreline and will enhance the
park's appearance.
The Dakota Summer Youth Restitution Program greatly assisted the Parks and
Recreation Department this summer. Over 3000 hours of county referred "volunteer"
labor resulted in the painting of nine hockey rinks and six warming houses, tree
planting at Woodhaven Park and brush clearing on the Highline Trail. A new boat dock
was installed at Fish Lake Park in August.
If you have any questions regarding park development in the City of Eagan, please
contact the Eagan Park Department at 454-8100.
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READ IT NOW
Best sellers can now be rented! The library is offering readers of best sellers a new
option for faster access than the present "request" system often allows. In addition to
the best sellers in the regular collection, the library is buying a few copies for rental.
Customers pay $2.00 per week to read these high -demand books such as Bill
Cosby's Fatherhood, Jean Auel's Mammoth Hunters, Lake Wobegone Days by
Garrison Keillor and When All You Ever Wanted Isn't Enough by Kushner. All titles are
available through the library's regular request system. Rental books are available at
Burnsville, West St. Paul and Eagan Libraries.
OPEN TO SERVE YOU — EVEN ON SUNDAY
The Eagan Library is open 59 hours during the week in addition to four hours on
Sundays between September and May. A friendly and knowledgeable staff is waiting
to serve you whether you are looking for information, looking over the new arrivals in
the audio visual department, or checking out a good book to read and enjoy.
CHECK OUT a video cassette for your evening viewing. The audio visual
department continually grows and some recent additions to the collection include
Cocoon, Spies Like Us, Jewel of The Nile, After Hours, and Back to The Future.
CHECK OUT a compact disc for your musical listening pleasure. You're bound to
find just the right one to please you in the selections offered that range from
Beethoven to Stevie Wonder.
CHECK OUT the travel videos and be whisked away to far away places without
leaving the comfort of your easy chair and the warmth of your fire. However, if you plan
to stay closer to home to watch the snow drifts get higher and higher perhaps you'd
like to watch Making of The Ice Palace produced by our own Channel 11.
You can find out more about these services and current programs by visiting your
Eagan Library Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sundays (September through May) from 1:00
P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
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DISPLAY
YOUR HOUSE NUMBER
Please help your Fire and Police Depart-
ments locate your home in case of emer-
gency) 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.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICES
Agendas for City Council and Planning
Commission meetings are published 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.
SENECA TREATMENT PLANT
The Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant,
located in the Minnesota River Valley, is
reviewing plans for a major expansion of
the facility. A public forum will be held in
early October to review the planned ex-
pansion and to receive area resident input
and suggestions. Please watch your local
newspapers for specific dates and times.
In addition, the Seneca Plant is requesting
that any residents who experience air
quality odor problems generated by the
plant call 454-7860 to register a complaint.
A Senaca employee will ask you to answer
a few questions about the problem. Only
with this specific information can the
Seneca Plant work to correct the problems.
Complaint information will also be used in
planning the future expansion as odor
control has been given a high priority.
BOULEVARD LANDSCAPING
The City would like to remind all property
owners that there are certain specific
restrictions as to what landscaping can be
performed within public rights-of-way. Of
particular concern is the public boulevard
area which is located from the back of
curbing to your property line (approximate-
ly 13 feet).
Although lawn areas may extend all the
way to curb line and are subsequently
maintained by the property owner, this
boulevard area is public right-of-way
reserved solely for the installation of public
utilities, snow storage and mail boxes
provided they are installed by the home-
owner in accordance with Federal specifi-
cations as provided by the local post
office.
Any other structure or obstruction installed
by the homeowner is in violation of City
ordinance. If any homeowner presently
has an obstruction located within public
right-of-way, the City -requests that you
remove it as soon as possible so that you
will not be in violation of an existing City
ordinance. The Engineering Division of the
Public Works Department (454-8100) is
available to answer any questions property
owners may have pertaining to the width of
the boulevard, property line locations,
permit process for the installation of pro-
posed landscaping facilities, etc.
Your cooperation in compliance with this
ordinance will be greatly appreciated by
the City and will eliminate the potential
frustration and liability associated with
damages that may occur from an un-
authorized installation within the public
boulevard right-of-way.
SLID WASTE ABATEMENT UPDATE
SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT
COMMISSION
The City of Eagan has formed a Solid
Waste Abatement Commission to develop
a solid waste strategy for the community.
The Commission's specific charge is to
develop ways in which the City can reduce
its solid waste stream and minimize the
use of landfill disposal in the future.
The Commission's job is important be-
cause state law will make it illegal for City
residents to dispose of aluminum, glass,
newsprint, yard wastes and office paper in
sanitary landfills beginning in 1988. Waste
reduction, recycling, resource recovery
and centralized processing of waste will
be among the alternatives considered by
the group to meet this deadline.
The Solid Waste Abatement Commission
has a big job ahead. It can use your help.
The City Council has authorized nine
positions on the Commission of which
three remain to be filled. If you are inter-
ested in serving the City of Eagan as a
member of the Commission, send a brief
letter to that effect to the City Administrator
by September 30. Join your neighbors and
local business persons in this important
effort.
FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING
SITES IN EAGAN FOR MATERIALS
SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, GLASS, &
ALUMINUM, CALL 454-8100
EAGAN CLEAN-UP & RECYCLING DAY
The City of Eagan is planning its semi-
annual Clean -Up and Recycling Day. The
event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday,
October 11 in the City Hall parking lot.
Additional information will appear in the
local newspapers, so mark your calendars
for October 11 and plan to dispose of your
recyclable and reuseable materials.
CITY COMPOST PROGRAM
Compost Program Has Strong First Year
The City of Eagan Compost Program has been very successful in its first full year of
operation. The compost site provides a disposal alternative for leaves, garden wastes
and grass clippings for reuse as compost Residents may also dispose of household
quantities of limbs and branches which are reduced to wood chips for mulch.
Free Compost Material Available
Compost material is now available through the City of Eagan Compost Program.
Beginning Saturday, September 20, residents may pick up compost for planting
projects at the City's compost site located off Pilot Knob Road just south of the
Municipal Center. The site Is open for drop-off and pick-up on Saturdays from noon
to 6:00 p.m. through the fall. Material is available on a first come - first served basis.
Loading is the responsibility of the user, so please bring your own containers and
tools. Wood chips are also available at the site. No commercial loads, please.
Compost at the City site is made up of decomposed leaves, garden wstes and grass
clippings. It is a valuable, natural soil builder, mulch and bedding material. It is an
excellent, free resource for Eagan residents and the City strongly encourages its use.
Wood Chip Program Materials Accepted
As many Eagan residents know, a sideline of the Compost Program has been the
Wood Chip Program operated at the same site. Under this program, residents have
been able to drop off small quantities of brush which are reduced to chips using City
equipment. Like compost, this material is free to residents for mulch, landscape and
gardening uses.
Due to the difficulty and cost involved in disposing of wood products, this part of the
program has been very popular. Unfortunately, its popularity has resulted in an
Abundance of materials which cannot be chipped. Therefore it is necessary to clarify
the wood materials which may be accepted.
The Eagan Compost Site can only accept the wood material described below. Any
material which is not acceptable and is not suitable for firewood should be disposed
through your refuse hauler or an area landfill.
The wood chip program may ACCEPT:
Tree limbs 1 "- 6" in diameter with any attached branches
Tree trunks 1" - 6" in diameter with roots removed
The wood chip program WILL NOT ACCEPT:
Twigs
Construction materials
Roots
Non -Wood materials
Stumps
Commercial loads of any kind
Vines
Trucks over 1 ton
Bark
Residents should cut wood materials to a length and size which can be managed by
hand. Those choosing to bundle limbs should do so with natural twine only. All wood
materials should be stacked neatly at the direction of the compost monitor.
The Wood Chip Program is available to reduce residents' costs in disposing of wood
wastes and to provide a useable mulch. The program is not a disposal site for all wood
products, however, and residents should be careful not to abuse this free service.
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TAKE A HIKE ON THE HIGHLINE
If you enjoy hiking or bicycling, then the Highline Trail is the place for you. This 4 mile trail runs through the middle of Eagan from Rahn Park
in the west to Walnut Hill Park in the east. The trail follows the N.S.P. highline easement through woods, down hills, around ponds, and
across prairie. Along the way children can stop to play on the tot lots in Evergreen, Oak Chase, or Walnut Hill Parks; or you can take time to
explore the fall prairie flowers in Thomas Lake Park, The Highline Trail has an eight foot wide paved surface so you can.hike or bike in
comfort Why not bring along a picnic lunch and take a break half -way? Your best access to the trail is from Rahn Park or Walnut Hill Park as
shown below.
BLACKHAWK PARK TRAIL
This park offers some of the roughest
terrain in Eagan. Over one mile of natural
trails are available for your fall hiking
agenda. The trail entrance lies on a high
hill affording an excellent view of Black -
hawk Lake and the blanket of oaks and
maples in fall color below. Bring along the
kids and a picnic lunch and enjoy the
children's play equipment overlooking the
park. To find the park take Blackhawk
Road to Cochrane Avenue east to the park
entrance.
THOMAS LAKE PRAIRIE
Enjoy the beauty of the Thomas Lake Park
Prairie in bloom this fall. This is one of the
best remnants of native grassland in the
Upper Minnesota River Valley, according
to experts from the Department of Natural
Resources. You'll see the same flowers in
bloom that our forefathers did during the
settlement of Minnesota — like Prairie
Clover which is uniquely different from
domestic clover, Blazing Star with the
purple and orange flowers, the blues and
whites of Prairie Asters, orthe purples and
oranges of native grasses in their fall
show. A loop of the Highline Trail will bring
you through the heart of the Thomas Lake
Prairie — or get off your bike and really
explore!
PATRICK EAGAN PARK
Patrick Eagan is the largest city park in
Eagan with over 100 acres of natural forest
and marshes. Venture out on two miles of
winding trails that skirt the edge of
McCarthy Lake. Keep your eye out for
resident deer populations or waterfowl on
their fall migration routes. Patrick Eagan
Park affords some of the best fall colors in
the city — for those willing to get out on
foot. The entrance to the park is on Lexing-
ton Avenue between Diffley and Wescott
Roads. Be sure to bring along your camera
to get a shot of the Great Blue Herons on
McCarthy Lake.
PARKS & RECREATION
FALL PROGRAMS
ICE CREAM SURPRISE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1986
An activity designed especially for children
between the ages of three and twelve.
Participants will enjoy making their own
ice cream sundaes as well as an extra
special surprise.
It's guaranteed to be fun for all involved.
Just wear your play clothes and come to
the Community Room in the Fire Adminis-
tration Building from 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Parents are encouraged to stay and enjoy
this event with their children. Parents
please call 454-8100 by November 21 if
your child will be attending.
DATE: Friday, November 28
TIME: 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
FEE: No Fee
The City of Eagan is committed to the
pol icy that al I persons shall have equal
access to its programs, facilities and
employment without regard to race,
creed, color, sex, national origin or
handicap.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department's ninth annual Halloween Party will be
held on Saturday, October 25, 1986 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Community Room in
the Fire Administration Building. Children ages 2-6 are invited to attend in their
favorite costume. The Shiffelfey Puppeteers will provide the entertainment and treats
will be available for those in disguise. No fee will be charged nor is registration
required.
HALLOWEEN SPOOK TRAIL
Watch out' Spiders, witches, screams and skeletons are all part of the second annual
Eagan Park and Recreation Spook Trail. This trail is an adventure that will scare you
through Woodhaven Park on Gold Trail east of Beau D'Rue Drive. The spook trail
starts near the parking lot next to the tennis courts.
*Warning: Be prepared to have fun!
DATE: Friday, October 31,1986
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Woodhaven Park
FEE: None
REGISTRATION: None required, all ages welcome
AFTERSCHOOL GAMES IN THE PARK
An afternoon of fun in the park for ages 5
-12 will be offered beginning September
30. Traditional games, new games, crafts
and more games will be conducted. The
fun begins at the Rahn Park Building from
3:00 - 5:00 P.M. on Tuesdays and Thurs-
days. A shelter is available, so activities will
be conducted rain or shine.
DATES: Tuesdays & Thursdays
September 30 - October 30
(5 weeks)
WHERE: Rahn Park Building
TIME: 3:00 - 5:00 P.M.
FEE: $5.00 - Pre -registration is
required.
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YOUTH BOWLING AT CEDARVALE
Spend an afternoon of your MEA vacation
bowling! Cedarvale Lanes has opened a
special time block just for us. From Noon
until 3:00 p.m., children of any age are
invited to bowl. The fee is $1.00 per game.
Registration will be done through the Parks
and Recreation Office. Participants need
to provide their own transportation.
TIME: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
DATE: Thursday, October 16
FEE: $2.00; Individuals who bowl
more than 2 games will pay
Cedarvale Lanes for their
additional games.
WHERE: Cedarvale Lanes
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This park offers some of the roughest
terrain in Eagan. Over one mile of natural
trails are available for your fall hiking
agenda. The trail entrance lies on a high
hill affording an excellent view of Black -
hawk Lake and the blanket of oaks and
maples in fall color below. Bring along the
kids and a picnic lunch and enjoy the
children's play equipment overlooking the
park. To find the park take Blackhawk
Road to Cochrane Avenue east to the park
entrance.
THOMAS LAKE PRAIRIE
Enjoy the beauty of the Thomas Lake Park
Prairie in bloom this fall. This is one of the
best remnants of native grassland in the
Upper Minnesota River Valley, according
to experts from the Department of Natural
Resources. You'll see the same flowers in
bloom that our forefathers did during the
settlement of Minnesota — like Prairie
Clover which is uniquely different from
domestic clover, Blazing Star with the
purple and orange flowers, the blues and
whites of Prairie Asters, orthe purples and
oranges of native grasses in their fall
show. A loop of the Highline Trail will bring
you through the heart of the Thomas Lake
Prairie — or get off your bike and really
explore!
PATRICK EAGAN PARK
Patrick Eagan is the largest city park in
Eagan with over 100 acres of natural forest
and marshes. Venture out on two miles of
winding trails that skirt the edge of
McCarthy Lake. Keep your eye out for
resident deer populations or waterfowl on
their fall migration routes. Patrick Eagan
Park affords some of the best fall colors in
the city — for those willing to get out on
foot. The entrance to the park is on Lexing-
ton Avenue between Diffley and Wescott
Roads. Be sure to bring along your camera
to get a shot of the Great Blue Herons on
McCarthy Lake.
PARKS & RECREATION
FALL PROGRAMS
ICE CREAM SURPRISE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1986
An activity designed especially for children
between the ages of three and twelve.
Participants will enjoy making their own
ice cream sundaes as well as an extra
special surprise.
It's guaranteed to be fun for all involved.
Just wear your play clothes and come to
the Community Room in the Fire Adminis-
tration Building from 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
Parents are encouraged to stay and enjoy
this event with their children. Parents
please call 454-8100 by November 21 if
your child will be attending.
DATE: Friday, November 28
TIME: 1:00 - 2:30 P.M.
FEE: No Fee
The City of Eagan is committed to the
pol icy that al I persons shall have equal
access to its programs, facilities and
employment without regard to race,
creed, color, sex, national origin or
handicap.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department's ninth annual Halloween Party will be
held on Saturday, October 25, 1986 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Community Room in
the Fire Administration Building. Children ages 2-6 are invited to attend in their
favorite costume. The Shiffelfey Puppeteers will provide the entertainment and treats
will be available for those in disguise. No fee will be charged nor is registration
required.
HALLOWEEN SPOOK TRAIL
Watch out' Spiders, witches, screams and skeletons are all part of the second annual
Eagan Park and Recreation Spook Trail. This trail is an adventure that will scare you
through Woodhaven Park on Gold Trail east of Beau D'Rue Drive. The spook trail
starts near the parking lot next to the tennis courts.
*Warning: Be prepared to have fun!
DATE: Friday, October 31,1986
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Woodhaven Park
FEE: None
REGISTRATION: None required, all ages welcome
AFTERSCHOOL GAMES IN THE PARK
An afternoon of fun in the park for ages 5
-12 will be offered beginning September
30. Traditional games, new games, crafts
and more games will be conducted. The
fun begins at the Rahn Park Building from
3:00 - 5:00 P.M. on Tuesdays and Thurs-
days. A shelter is available, so activities will
be conducted rain or shine.
DATES: Tuesdays & Thursdays
September 30 - October 30
(5 weeks)
WHERE: Rahn Park Building
TIME: 3:00 - 5:00 P.M.
FEE: $5.00 - Pre -registration is
required.
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YOUTH BOWLING AT CEDARVALE
Spend an afternoon of your MEA vacation
bowling! Cedarvale Lanes has opened a
special time block just for us. From Noon
until 3:00 p.m., children of any age are
invited to bowl. The fee is $1.00 per game.
Registration will be done through the Parks
and Recreation Office. Participants need
to provide their own transportation.
TIME: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
DATE: Thursday, October 16
FEE: $2.00; Individuals who bowl
more than 2 games will pay
Cedarvale Lanes for their
additional games.
WHERE: Cedarvale Lanes
TINY TOTS RECREATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
Tiny Tots is a program for children ages 3,
4 and 5. Activities such as games, singing,
crafts, stories and group play will be con-
ducted. Sessions are held in the Rahn Park
Building (R) and in the Community Room
(CR).
DATES: Sept. 29 - Dec. 4
(10 weeks)
SECTION: 1 Mondays & Wednesdays
10:00 A.M. - Noon (R)
2 Mondays & Wednesdays
1:00 - 3:00 (R)
3 Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 A.M. - Noon (CR)
4 Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:00 - 3:00 (R)
REGISTRATION FEE: $45.00, preregis-
tration is required. Group size is limited to
the first 15 registered in each section.
ARCHERY LESSONS
Parks and Recreation offers archery les-
sons for teens and adults. The lessons will
be held on three consecutive Saturday
afternoons at the new Walnut Hill Park
archery range.
Class members are to provide their own
equipment.
Target faces will be supplied. Class size is
limited. Improve your form, accuracy and
judgment of distance.
WHERE:
Walnut Hill Park
Wilderness Run Road at
Lexington Avenue
DATES: September 20, 27 and
October 4, 1986
FEE: $10.00
CLASS SECTIONS: A) 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
B) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
C) 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
BEGINNING BALL SKILLS
Children ages three and four will have fun
using all different kinds of balls in a variety
of activities. The class will include expo-
sure and practice with nerf balls, mini -
basketballs, playground balls, softballs,
baseballs and tennis balls, as well as
parachute play. Lead up games will be
played with an emphasis on basics such
as dribbling, throwing and catching. Regis-
tration is limited to provide maximum in-
struction, so register early!
DATES: Fridays Oct. 3 - Nov. 21
(8 weeks)
FEE: $5.00
TIMES: Session 1 - 10:00 - 10:30
Three Year Olds
Session 2 - 10:35 - 11:05
Four Year Olds
Session 3 - 11:10 - 11:40
Three Year Olds
WHERE: Community Room (Fire
Administration Building)
MEN'S BROOMBALL LEAGUE
The Eagan Men's Broomball League will
be organized in November. Play will be on
Monday evenings beginning in late De-
cember. Players must live or work in the
City of Eagan. Managers of possible new
teams may call Parks and Recreation at
454-8100 to receive the information re-
quired for entering a team into the league
by November 17.
WINTER RECREATION LEADERS
Applications for Winter Recreation
Leader positions will be accepted be-
ginning October 1, 1986 at the Muni-
cipal Center.
Recreation leaders are assigned to
supervise the activities at skating rinks
throughout the City.
Applicants should enjoy working with
children, thrive on outdoor activity and
be available to work after school and
on weekends from approximately
December 15,1986 through February
15, 1987.
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BABY SITTING CLINIC
The Eagan Women's Fire Auxiliary
and the Department of Parks and
Recreation will co-sponsor a baby
sitting clinic this fall. Boys and girls
ages 10 and older are encouraged to
participate. The four clinic sessions
will cover the basics of child care, first
aid, safety concerns and the "how to"
of baby sitting. Class size is limited.
DATES:
Tuesdays & Thursdays,
September 30, October
TIME:
2,7and 9
TIME:
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Community Room, Fire
Administration Building
3795 Pilot Knob Road
FEE:
$2.00
DOG OBEDIENCE
The Eagan Parks and Recreation
Department offers classes in dog
obedience training on Thursday eve-
nings this fall. Dogs must be nine (9)
months old or older to train effectively.
The handler may be an adult or youth,
eleven (11) years or older.
Novice training is for dogs which have
previously had beginner classes.
Bring to the first class: The dog,
certificate of rabies vaccination, a
choke chain and 6' leather lease.
COST: $20.00 - 10 weeks
WHERE: Community Room, Fire
Administration Building,
3795 Pilot Knob Road
DATES: Oct. 9 - Dec. 18, 1986
CLASS SECTIONS:
A) Beginner 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
B) Beginner 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
C) Novice 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
OFFICIATED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES
Parks and Recreation offers officiated
volleyball leagues for men, women and
co-rec teams this fall. Play will be on
Thursday evenings at Rosemount Middle
School.
A managers' meeting is scheduled for
September 11 at 7:00 P.M. in the Com-
munity Room of the Fire Administration
Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road.
Managers of prospective teams should
call Parks and Recreation at 454-8100
prior to the meeting to receive general
information and plan to have a team repre-
sentative at the September 11 meeting.
RECREATIONAL CO-ED VOLLEYBALL
This league is designed to be recreational
and will be held on Friday evenings from
6-10 P.M. at Highland Elementary School
beginning October 3. To enjoy participat-
ing, you need not have experience playing
volleyball. It's a great way to have fun and
meet some new people. An organizational
meeting will be held on Friday, September
19 at 6:00 P.M. If interested, please call
454-8100 for more details.
MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUES
The Parks and Recreation Department directs men's basketball leagues during the
winter:
Three Man League
The 3 man league plays on Wednsday evenings at Thomas Lake Elementary School.
Managers of prospective teams should contact Parks & Recreation at 454-8100 by
November 7 in order to receive notice of a manager's meeting.
Five Man League
Parks & Recreation directs a men's basketball league which plays on Thursday
evenings at Rosemount Middle School. This sanctioned league produced the 1986
Men's Class "B" State Champion this past spring. In addition, Parks & Recreation
seeks to establish league play on Wednesday evenings for teams that wish to
participate in local play only.
Managers of prospective new teams should contact Parks & Recreation at 454-8100
by November 7, 1986.
YOUTH BOWLING LESSONS
In cooperation with Cedarvale Lanes,
lessons for 4th and 5th graders will be
offered this fall. The basic fundamentals of
bowling such as: how to select the ball,
how to keep score, bowling etiquette and a
step by step progression for delivery of the
ball will be taught.
The program will run on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 for four
weeks beginning on September 29. In-
structors will be present to assist the
youths on each lesson date. For maximum
instruction, group size will be limited.
The $4.00 registration fee covers the first
lesson. At each of the additional lessons,
$2.00 is to be paid to Cedarvale Lanes to
cover 1 hour of bowling. The fee includes
instruction and shoes.
DATES:
Mondays & Wednesdays
September 29 - October 22
TIME:
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Cedarvale Lanes
FEE:
$4.00+
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MEN'S TOUCH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The Department of Parks and Recreation
offers a men's touch football league this
fall. Play will be on Sunday afternoons
beginning approximately September 21,
1986.
Team members must live or work in the
City of Eagan.
Managers of prospective teams should
call Parks and Recreation at 454-8100 by
September 12 in order to receive informa-
tion regarding time and place of the league
organizational meeting.
TRIPS AND TOURS
The outing listed below is co-sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan, 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.
TRIP TO THE FANNY HILL DINNER THEATER
Tuesday, October 14, 1986
Adultsl Come join us for a fall trip to Menomonie, Wisconsin, as we travel to the
famous Fanny Hill Dinner Theater.
We will see Neil Simon's play, The Sunshine Boys, a delightful comedy about two old
vaudeville actors taking their show on the road again.
Our lunch will consist of: Stuffed Breast of Chicken on Rice, served with a vegetable,
salad, bread, dessert and beverage.
WHERE:
Fanny Hill Dinner Theater
BUS DEPARTS:
Lakeville Senior Center
Rosemount Mail
Apple Valley City Hall
Cedarvale Shopping Mall (Ben Franklin side)
Rosemount Mall
BUS RETURNS Cedarvale Shopping Mall
Cedarvale Shopping Mall
(approx): Rosemount Mall
(Ben Franklin side)
BUS RETURNS:
Lakeville Senior Center
(approx.)
Apple Valley City Hall
Rosemount Mail
Cedarvale Shopping Mai!
COST:
$29.00 per person
(includes transportation — deluxe motor coach —
play and lunch at Fanny Hill Dinner Theater)
DEADLINE:
September 24, 1986
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)
Make check payable to: City of Eagan
Enclosed is $ .. to cover registration.
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8:20 a.m.
8:40 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
6:40 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
FACILITY USE POLICY
Parks and Recreation athletic facilities, i.e.
soccer fields, hockey rinks, softball fields,
baseball fields, etc., are now on a computer
reservation system. All activities; games
and practices now require a reservation
and a permit.
Reservations are to be made by youth
sport commissioners or league directors.
Team coaches will receive their game and
practice schedules from their sport com-
missioner or league director.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Saturday, September 13, 1986, 10:00 A.M.
- Noon is the opening date for registration
for Parks and Recreation fall programs.
Registrations are accepted in person or by
mail at the Eagan Municipal Center. Fol-
lowing September 13, registrations will
continue during regular Municipal Center
office hours 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday
through Friday.
REFUND POLICY
Registration fees for programs cancelled
by Parks and Recreation will be fully
refunded. A $2.00 service fee will be
charged for individual registration cancel-
lation made prior to the start of an activity
or its registration deadline. No refunds can
be made after a registration deadline orthe
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)
Make check payable to: City of Eagan
Enclosed is $
to cover registration.
EAGAN SENIOR CITIZENS
Activities are planned for and by Eagan
seniors each month. Meetings are regularly
held on the second Wednesday and fourth
Tuesday in the Community Room of the
Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot
Knob Road.
Recent activities have included pot luck
lunches, afternoons of bingo, lunch at the
Parker House and a tour of the Sibley
House.
If you are an Eagan Senior and wish to be
placed on the mailing list to receive the
monthly program announcements, please
call the Eagan Department of Parks and
Recreation at 454-8100.
INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
The Dakota County Public Health Nursing
Service and the Eagan Parks and Recrea-
tion Department have scheduled an in-
fluenza immunization clinic this fall.
The vaccine is for types A and B influenza.
Persons with health problems are encour-
aged to consult with their physician re-
garding whether they should have the flu
shot.
Appointments are recommended and can
be made by calling 435-8055.
WHERE: Community Room, Fire
Administration Building,
3795 Pilot Knob Road
DATE: Wed., October 29, 1986
TIME: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
FEE: $3.00 Donation
TRIPS AND TOURS
The outings listed below are co-sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan, 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.
ROLLERSKATING AND PIZZA PARTY
Friday, October 17, 1986
Come join us for an exciting afternoon of rollerskating at Skateville of Burnsville,
followed by a pizza party at Chuck E. Cheese. Registration fee includes: skate rental,
rink admission,. individual mini pizzas, soft drink and 4 game tokens at Chuck E.
Cheese. Participants should bring extra money if they want refreshments at Skateville
or additional game tokens at Chuck E. Cheese. This field trip is for ages 6 and older
and a great way to spend the MEA break.
WHERE: Chuck E. Cheese & Skateville
BUS DEPARTS: Lakeville (Enggren's)
11:00 a.m.
Apple Valley City Hall
11:15 a.m.
Rosemount Mail
11:30 a.m.
Cedarvale Shopping Mall (Ben Franklin side)
11:45 a.m.
BUS RETURNS Cedarvale Shopping Mall
4:45 p.m.
(approx): Rosemount Mall
5:00 p.m.
Apple Valley City Hall
5:15 P.M.
Lakeville
5:30 p.m.
COST: $8.00/person
DEADLINE: Friday, October 10, 1986
OLD LOG THEATER
"Brighton Beach Memoirs" - Lunch
Thursday, November 20
Join us for an entertaining afternoon at the Old Log Theater as we enjoy Neil Simon's
"Brighton Beach Memoirs". The show is a sensitive and witty autobiographical play
about Neil Simon's teenage years in Brooklyn in 1937. Preceding the show, enjoy a
delicious baked pork lunch which also includes salad, potato, vegetable, rolls,
beverage and dessert. Transportation will be by deluxe motor coach. Don't miss this
terrific show!
COST: $22.00 includes deluxe motor coach transportation,
lunch and a reserved seat for the show.
BUS LEAVES: Lakeville Senior Center 10:15 a.m.
(207th Street & Holt Avenue)
Rosemount Mall 10:30 a.m.
Apple Valley City Hall 10:45 a.m.
(142nd Street & Cedar Avenue by MTC Stop)
Cedarvale Shopping Center 11:00 a.m.
BUS RETURNS: At approximately 5:00 p.m. at the first stop.
DEADLINE: November 7, 1986
"GOOD COMPANY TRIP"
Wednesday, December 3, 1986
Want to be on TV? Then join us for an outing to the KSTP Studios in Minneapolis for a
filming of "Good Company". We will -not be stopping for lunch so we are able to return
early enough to see the show at home. Feel free to bring a snack for the return bus
ride. Transportation is via school bus.
COST: $4.50
BUS LEAVES/
RETURNS: Lakeville Senior Center 9:45 a.m. / 3:00 p.m.
(207th Street & Holt Avenue)
Apple Valley City Hall 10:00 a.m. / 2:45 p.m.
(142nd Street & Cedar Avenue by MTC Stop)
Rosemount Mall 10:15 a.m. / 2:30 p.m.
Cedarvale Mali (Ben Franklin Side) 10:30 a.m. / 2:15 p.m.
DEADLINE: Tuesday, November 25, 1986
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