1987-12 Eagan NewsEAGAN N EWS
CITY OF EAGAN •,1� DECEMBER 1987
3830 Pilot Knob Road L �.� Volume 10, No. 3
Eagan, MN 55122 `�•v J Phone: 454-8100
THE LONE OAK TREE—THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY
MUNICIPAL
ELECTION RESULTS
At the November 3 municipal
election, voters elected City Council -
member Vic Ellison to a two-year
term as mayor of the City of Eagan
and Dave Gustafson to a four-year
term as city councilmember. City
Councilmember Ted Wachter was
reelected to his fifth term on the
city council.
The votes for mayor totalled
3,878 for Ellison and 2,263 for in-
cumbent Mayor Bea Blomquist. El-
lison captured the majority of votes
in all fourteen precincts.
Wachter received 3,122 votes
and Gustafson received 3,029 votes.
Other council candidates were in -
cumber member Jim Smith with
2,617 votes and challenger Steven
Rosenthal with 1,511 votes. Two
other candidates for the council had
formally withdrawn from the race
before the election.
A record turnout of over 40%
of eligible voters voted in the elec-
tion.
Ellison, Wachter and Gustafson
will begin their new terms of office
Janaury 1, 1988. They will join cur-
rent City Councilmember Tom
Egan who is in the middle of his
four year council term. A new coun-
cihnember will be appointed by the
new council to serve the remaining
two years of Ellison's city council
term.
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HOLIDAY HOURS
Eagan City Offices will observe
the following schedule during the
upcoming holiday season.
Offices will be open the regular
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon-
day through Friday, except for
Thursday, December 24, when the
offices will close at noon, and
Friday, December 25, and Friday,
January 1, 1988, when offices will be
closed the entire day.
In case of emergency, the
Police Department is open 24 hours
a day, seven days a week.
The December Advisory Plan-
ning Commission meeting will be
held Tuesday, December 15.
1988 CITY BUDGET
Preparation of the 1988 budget
for the City of Eagan is presently in
the final review stage. The City
Council has been working on the
budget since last summer.
Special workshop sessions were
held by the Council during the sum-
mer and fall months to draft the
budget. A public hearing was held
September 15 to receive public
input on the budget design and the
levy certification for 1988 was set at
the October 6 City Council meeting.
Taking into consideration the
growth rate of the City of Eagan,
the Council has attempted to be
conservative in the budget process
and to fund those measures which
will maintain a constant level of ser-
vices for the community. The 1988
proposed general fund budget totals
$8,652,100.
The budget will be available in
early January for public inspection
at the Municipal Center. Until that
time, anyone with questions regard-
ing the budget should contact the of-
fice of the City Administrator at 454-
8100.
CITY OF EAGAN
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Bea Blomquist
Councilmembers
Thomas Egan James Smith
Vic Ellison Ted Wachter
SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION
Winter has arrived and brings with it the Public Works Department's
responsibility to perform its snow removal and ice control program in the
fastest, most efficient and economical manner possible. This can only be
achieved through a concerted effort of the residents and the businesses of
our community, in cooperation with our maintenance personnel.
SNOW PLOWING ROUTES
With the addition of many new streets in Eagan, the Public Works
Department will be contracting one mainline route and one cul-de-sac route
for snow plowing in the eastern area of the City. For the '87288 snow season,
this will bring our total to 9 mainline and 8 cul-de-sac routes, which includes
maintaining more than 165 miles of streets and over 350 cul-de-sacs.
EAGAN PARKING BAN
To help make for easier and more efficient snow removal, the City Coun-
cil has established parking regulations which are in effect from November 15
to April 15 of each year.
Based on an odd/even day system, the restriction is in effect from 6 a.m.
to 6 p.m. each day. Parking is allowed only on the odd numbered side of the
street on odd numbered calendar days and only on the even numbered side
of the street on even numbered calendar days. Parking is allowed on both
sides of the street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Automobiles not in compliance with the new parking regulation may be
ticketed and/or towed.
PLEASE REMOVE CURBSIDE OBJECTS
Snowplows plow the snow onto the boulevard area adjacent to the street
(7 to 13 feet from the curb). Any object that could hamper or be damaged
by the snow removal operations should be removed from this area (fences,
landscaping, etc.). Garbage awaiting pickup should be set in at least eight
feet from the curbline. Also, mailboxes should be checked to insure they are
strong enough to withstand the weight of a growing snow bank as the winter
progresses.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions regarding snow removal procedures, please
contact the Superintendent of Streets at 454-5220. Any questions pertaining
to a vehicle that has been towed should be directed to the Police Department
at 454-3700.
COUNTY ROAD PLOWING
Snow removal on the following roads is the responsibility of the Dakota
County Highway Department:
Lone Oak Road (#26) Cliff Road (#32)
Yankee Doodle Road (#28) Lexington Avenue (#43)
Diffley Road (#30) Dodd Road north of Diffley (#63)
Pilot Knob Road (#31)
Any calls pertaining to snow and ice control on these county roads
should be directed to the Dakota County Highway Department at 437-0398.
THANK YOUI
Your patience, understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated
by your neighbors and the personnel who will be putting in long hours to
clear our streets as quickly as possible. Please be assured that we will make
every effort to perform this operation in the most efficient manner possible.
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The Eagan News is dis-
tributed three times a year as a
public service by the Eagan City
Council. The newsletter is
prepared through the office of
the City Administrator.
SPECIAL PRICE
EAGAN HISTORY
BOOK
Just in time for the Christmas
shopping season, the Eagan City
Council has reduced the price of
the history book of the City of
Eagan, "Lone Oak Years." The
price of the book is now $5.00, in-
cluding tax.
The history book was published
in 1985 as a part of Eagan's 125th
birthday celebration. It is a collec-
tion of fascinating facts, remembran-
ces, stories, pictures and maps
which present the history of Eagan
and the area from earliest times.
Bound in a rich, dark green
hardcover imprinted with gold, the
8-1/2" x 11" book contains over 230
pages and includes more than 150
historic photographs. It is equally
interesting to long time Eagan resi-
dents, those who have just arrived
and those who have had to move
away.
The history book is available
for purchase at the Eagan
Municipal Center and the Eagan
Branch of the Dakota County
Library. "Lone Oak Years" will be
a unique Christmas present for a
friend, for your family or for your-
self.
DISPLAY YOUR
HOUSE NUMBER
PLEASE HELP YOUR FIRE AND
POLICE DEPARTMENTS
LOCATE YOUR HOME IN CASE
OF EMERGENCYI
For your family's safety, please
check your house numbers. Are
they clearly legible from the street?
Do they need repainting or replac-
ing? Are they hidden by landscap-
ing or other obstructions? If you
live in a townhouse or multiple
residence, do the numbers clearly
refer to each separate residence?
Hopefully, emergency person-
nel will never have to locate your
home, but if they do, it will be ex-
tremely important that they be able
to locate it as quickly as possible.
ADVISORY COMMISSION`
OPENINGS
interested zsidents :aze en eoijzaged to `.apply fQi positions ori the
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The AvrpoA Relations
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AIRCRAFT NOISE
COMPLAINTS
The airport noise issue has
taken on an increased metropolitan
significance in recent years as noise
impacted neighborhoods around the
area have become active in the ef-
fort to curb the noise problem.
Much of this problem has come
about as a result of airline deregula-
tion which has led to dramatic in-
creases 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 a
flyover area of commercial and in-
dustrial land use in the northern
part of the City. This type of
development can better absorb
aircraft noise than can residential
uses.
Many of the businesses in
Eagan depend directly on the air-
port. Its convenience is important
for those companies with markets,
contacts and locations outside of
the immediate area. Eagan's loca-
tion was one of the key elements in
many businesses' decisions to locate
in Eagan.
But the importance of the air-
port to City business need not
prevent Eagan residents from enjoy-
ing their homes and their com-
munity. The City and the airport
can co -exist in a noise -controlled en-
vironment. To do so, the airport
must receive input from noise -af-
fected areas.
If you are bothered by aircraft
noise events, note as much as pos-
sible about the time, location, direc-
tion of flight and type of aircraft
and call:
Aircraft Noise Complaints: 726-9411
Airport Control Tower: 726-9255
Address Noise Correspondence To:
Metropolitan Airports Commission,
6040 28th Ave. S., Mpls, MN 55450
Metropolitan Aircraft Sound
Abatement Council, 6040 28th Ave.
S., Mpls, MN 55450.
TAS[ COUNSELING"
FOR THE ELDERLY
Free tax return preparation as-
sistance is offered for senior citizens
again this year. Representatives
from "Tax Counseling for the Elder-
ly" will be at the Community Room
of the Fire Administration Building
from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. on Thursdays,
beginning February 4, 1988 and con-
tinuing through April 14.
Appointments are not necessary.
With the changed tax laws, it is
hoped that this service will be of
benefit to Eagan seniors.
LIBRARY PROMOTES
LITERACY
The Dakota County Library has
been awarded a matching -fund
literacy grant from the Technology
for Literacy Center and the St. Paul
Foundation. In early 1988, the
Eagan Library branch will open a
pilot program utilizing Laubach-
trained volunteers committed to
using computers for literacy train-
ing. The project, which will be free
to students, will keep track of their
progress, and will work in close
cooperation with the other literacy -
providers in the area. For more in-
formation, please call Marge Adkis-
son at 452-9600.
In addition, the Friends of the
Eagan Library are highly involved in
"A Literacy Preparation Program
through Storytelling." Volunteers in
this program will go into the homes
of child care providers to lead
storytimes on a regular basis. For
more information, call Muriel
Baker, 454-2081.
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MEET OTTOI
Otto is the newest member of the Dakota County Library System that
each of you will become acquainted with before too long. Those of you
who have visited the library in recent weeks will know that we are talking
about "Otto Mation." All library card holders will be re -registered at each
of the libraries and given a new blue and white plastic card in place of the
paper card. This plastic card has a bar code on the back which is the
library's way of identifying you as a library user, and it does not need to
be renewed annually. Our computer terminals will then be able to provide
information about if a specific book was checked out and when it will be
returned. If you have not been re -registered, plan to spend a few extra
minutes during your next visit and become acquainted with our new mem-
ber, OTTO MATION!
RENTAL BOOKS
The selection in the rental book collection changes and grows con-
tinually, so you're sure to find something that is waiting to be checked out
by you. By popular demand for those studying Civil Service exams, the
Post Office Clerk -Carrier by E.P. Steinberg and Armed Forces Tests by
James Rudman are a welcomed addition. To help you write a resume,
check out Resumes That Get Jobs. This also covers additional help such
as general cover letters, interview conduct, and also a section for women
who are returning to the job market. Other current selections include The
Best of Walt Disney World by Steve Birnbaum, Misery by Stephen King,
Leaving Home by Garrison Keillor, Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow,
This 'N That by Bette Davis, Fine Thi= by Danielle Steel, and The
Fitzgeralds and the Kenned+Ls, by Doris K. Goodwin. New books arrive
every two weeks so you're sure to find something just waiting to be taken
home.
OTTO IS EVERYWHERE!
Although many of the children's programs will be curtailed during
January, February and March, the Tiny Tot Storytime and the Read -To -
Me Club will not be affected. The Tiny Tot Storytime will still be con-
ducted by volunteer storytellers at its regular time, and the Read -To -Me
Club (with a Dinosaur theme) will begin on January 11, 1988. In March,
a performance by The Flyers has been scheduled for members and their
families. This duo has captivated the hearts of children and their parents
at several library performances with song, story and comedy.
Just in time for that gift -giving season, a brochure has been prepared
by children's librarians in the metro area. This brochure, Children's
Books to Buy or Borrow, will help in choosing books for the young child,
the 2-4 grader, the 5-7 grader and will offer suggestions for non-fiction
and fairy tales for all ages. Pick up a copy in the children's department.
LET OTTO SERVE YOU
Your library is open 57 hours each week to provide help and enjoy-
ment to you and your family. The library is located at 1340 Wescott Road
and is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.
to 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sun-
days between September and May from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Call 452-9600 for more information.
STAYING WARM
SOLID WASTE
public service tq their.cwstoriiers Certain:nf:these
ABATEMENT
The business of keeping the home fires burning ... safely ... is a serious
COMMISSION
one indeed. Each year, thousands experience losses from fire and smoke due
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FIREPLACES
Abatement Commission has been
Here are a few of the basics on fireplace maintenance and operation:
formed to develop a solid waste
Preparing the Fireplace: Using a mirror and flashlight, look up the
management strategy for the City.
fireplace flue, check your chimney for creosote build up. Creosote is a tarry,
The Commission meets on the
black substance that will naturally accumulate as a result of operating the
second Tuesday of the month at
fireplace. It's highly flammable and should be cleaned out of the chimney if
Eagan City Hall to review waste
it's one-eighth inch thick at any point on the chimney wall. You'll find that
reduction, recycling, waste process -
the greener the wood burned in your fireplace, the faster the buildup of
ing and collection alternatives for
creosote. Burn only wood that has been dried for at least six months. At the
the City. Recently, the Commission
top of the chimney, place a spark screen. This will contain any escaping
Presented its findings to the City
sparks and lower the chance of roof or building fires. Also, take the time to
Council along with its recommenda-
clear away low -hanging branches from the area. Keep limbs at least 10 feet
tions to reduce the City's impact on
away from the chimney area.
area landfills.
Starting the Fire: Use dry and finely split kindling if at all possible when
The Commission's work is im-
starting a fire. It will make starting the fire easier. Crumpled or shredded
portant to the City since state law
newspapers do a good job, too, but the major drawback here is that burning
Prohibits the disposal of recyclable
ashes tend to float upward. These burning ashes cannot only start a fire on
materials in landfills after 1990.
the roof, they can also create a fire in a dirty chimney. Go lightly on the use
Under the law, counties and cities
of newspapers. Do not burn coal in a fireplace. It burns much hotter than
must consider recycling, composting
wood and most fireplaces weren't built to withstand that degree of heat.
and waste processing alternatives to
Never use'kerosene, gasoline, or other flammable liquids. They can easily ex-
reduce that waste stream. Eagan is
plode and your whole house may become part of the blaze.
the first city in the area to form a
commission for this purpose.
Plus: Extinguish your fire before leaving the house or going to bed. Un -
attended fires are dangerous. Never throw water on a fire in a fireplace.
The Commission welcomes
The sudden change in temperature may cause the lining to crack. The best
citizens' support and ideas. Because
way to extinguish the flame is to cover it with ashes. Store ashes in a non-
it will require a change in solid
flammmable container such as a metal can with a tight -fitting lid. Cardboard
waste disposal habits, the City's
boxes or paper bags could smolder and ignite. Always place a lid on the can
program must be sensitive to citizen
and store for at least three days before discarding. Keep flammable objects
needs. Your input can be directed
such as furniture, woodpiles and newspapers at least three feet from the
to the Solid Waste Abatement Com -
fireplace. Also be careful when starting or stoking the fire. Watch loose
mission at City Hall.
robes and sleeves.
WOOD STOVES
OFFICE PAPER
Preparing the Stove: Creosote is a major enemy of safe and efficient
RECYCLING
wood burning stoves. Buildups of one-eighth inch or more can cause
problems in chimneys and stovepipes. Clean as often as needed for your par-
In an effort to reduce demands
ticular unit which may be as often as week or few days.
on area landfills the Eagan City
Council and Solid Waste Abate -
Burning -in the Stove: When burning wood, burn seasoned wood as fre-
ment Commission encourage local
quently as possible. It cuts down on the buildup of creosote. A stovepipe
businesses to recycle their office
thermometer will help monitor the smoke temperature at any given time.
and cardboard wastes. R -
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paper �'
This will assist greatly when attempting to prevent creosote condensation and
cling not only reduces waste dis-
maximizing the heating value of the wood. "All night burns" can be
posal costs but also reduces the
counterproductive. Instead of creating the efficient production of heat, they
pressure on area landfills as well.
drive off a good share of the wood gas". Since the fire is not hot enough to
Many Eagan businesses already
burn thegas most of the heatingadvantage is lost. In addition the "burn"
recycle.
creates a faster buildup of creosote.
Plus: As with fireplaces, be sure to clear ashes and store them in a non-
Lists of office paper recycling
firms and information about them
flammable container such as a metal can with a lid. Never dispose of ashes
are available by contacting Jon
along with other trash Ashes can stay hof for days and ignite combustible
Hohenstein at Eagan City Hall, 454 -
materials.
8100. Both small and large firms
of-
can benefit from the programs of -
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1=ALAN COMPOST SITE C.OMPLSTES SECOND: FULL:SEASON
The: +City of Eagan:Campost Progam has closed for the 1987 season:
The program enjoyed a highly successful year by ikeepig rough1y:200Q
cube Yards of hard and tree vyastes from area 1, dfxlls ; The program s
market grew dramatically as ..residents have been ; usYng both compost
material :and wood mulch much mode in :the yard :and garden proleets;
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While all triotor oil vendors must :accept used oil, the follpw�ng Eagan
businesses are :listed ;lay Dakota County as t�ffering oil recycling as a:
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RECYCLING SITES
NEWSPAPERS
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
4030 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan
Trailer open anytime.
NEWSPAPERS -BAGGED OR
BUNDLED, NO MAGAZINES
OR CATALOGS
MULTIPLE CATEGORY
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
3930 Rahn Road, Eagan
12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M., Second
Saturday of the Month, 452-4182
GLASS, NEWSPRINT
MSD Recycling
775 Rice Street (Rice & Sycamore)
St. Paul, Open Tues. -Sat., 9:00 A.M.
- 5:00 P.M., 483-8815
REDEMPTION OF ALUMINUM,
STEAL & PLASTIC; DROP OFF
OF GLASS & NEWSPRINT
LEAVES, GRASS CLIPPINGS &
GARDEN WASTES
Eagan Compost Program
3830 Pilot Knob Road (south of
City Hall), Eagan, 454-8100
Open May through November
COMPOSTIBLES & SPECIFIED
WOOD PRODUCTS
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Goodwill Industries, Inc.
2543 Como Avenue, St. Paul, Call
for disposal information, 646-2591
USABLE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS,
SMALL ELECTRICAL APPLIAN-
CES, CLOTHING, TOYS, SOME
RECYCLABLES
MISCELLANEOUS
Barrel Reconditioner
3370 MikeCollinsDrive Eagan
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Monday -Friday, 7:00 A.M : 3:30
P.M., 454-7380
TO AVOID REJECTION OF
DRUMS, CALL AHEAD TO
DESCRIBE CONDITION AND
REMAINING CONTENTS OF
DRUM.
Many churches and other
organizations run periodic
recyclable drives. Watch local
papers for times and locations
and make use of these
community services.
PARKS & RECREATION
WINTER PROGRAMS
SNOW TUBING AT
TRAPP FARM PARK
"What A Way To Try Out Your
New Sledl"
The sliding hill at Trapp Farm
Park has the longest run of any hill
in town! Come and try out your
sleds, miniboggans and
"cardboards". For a thrilling ride,
join several inner tubes together,
(available at the park), and glide,
giggle, giggle, bump, bump down
the hill ---
The building at Trapp Farm
Park will be open during Christmas
vacation and on winter weekends
for the comfort and convenience of
sliders. (The official opening date is
subject to snow conditions.) This is
great family fun! Come on, enjoy
winter!
Building Hours:
Fridays: 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Saturdays: 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Sundays: Noon - 9:00 P.M.
The shelter hours during
Christmas vacation will be 10:00
A.M. - 9:00 P.M. on days that are
not holidays. Special holiday hours
will be announced at the park.
THINK SNOW!
The City of Eagan is com-
mitted to the policy that all per-
sons shall have equal access to
its programs, facilities and
employment without regard to
race, creed, color, gender, na-
tional origin or handicap.
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EAGAN WINTER WEEKEND VACATION
Outdoor activities in the wintertime are wonderful. The Department of Parks & Recreation invite adults and
children to enjoy a Winter Weekend Vacation on January 29, 30 and 31, 1988!. Visualize a light snowfall as you ski,
skate or fish. Plow through snow as you slide into base. Winter fun which the whole family can enjoy. Hot cider will
be served at each event.
FAMILY SKATE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1988
7:00 P.M. - BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD PARK
Picture a light snowfall on a winter evening. Remember how the blades of your skates sound as you glide across
the ice. Feel the wind on your face and see the light glisten on the snow. Join us at Blue Cross/Blue Shield Park.
Skate with your children, "warm up" in the shelter building, visit with neighbors and friends over a cup of hot cider.
An enjoyable relaxing evening for the whole family.
MOONLIGHT SKIING
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1988
7:00 P.M. - BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD PARK
Enjoy a crisp winter evening of cross country skiing. Kick and glide over the gentle slopes and flat surface of the
ski trail next to Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Candle illuminaries will light the way as you glide across the snow, a beautiful
sight to see! After skiing, talk with your friends and parks and recreation staff over a cup of Hot Cider!
ICE FISHING CONTEST
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1988
1 - 3 P.M. - FISH LAKE PARK
Spend a winter afternoon with the family at the Ice Fishing Contest! Participants of all ages are encouraged to
join in the fun at Fish Lake Park. Prizes will be awarded by age category and a special memento will be given to each
child who catches a fish. So if you catch the smallest, ugliest, biggest, fattest, or most fish - you may win a prize.
Grab your fishing gear, bundle up and get ready to try your luck at ice fishing. A bonfire and hot cider will be
available to keep you warm.
SECOND ANNUAL SNOW SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1988
NORTHVIEW ATHLETIC FIELDS
The ball may have to be orange; first base may be on top of a snow drift; and speed in the outfield won't help, but
gather your team together and try Eagan's spoof on winter. With mucklucks on your feet, a stocking cap covering
your ears, layers of sweat shirts and sweaters to guard against the chill in the air; laugh with your friends as you frolic
in the snow. Competition will be neighborly, spirit will be warm and OLD MAN WINTER will be defeated.
Tournament Format: Championship/Consolation
Registrations will be accepted beginning January 4, 1988
Team Eligibility: Players live or work in the City of Eagan.
Tournament Fee: $40.00
Entry Deadline: January 22, 1988
SLIDING PARTY & WINTER PICNIC
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1988
NOON - 4:00 P.M. - TRAPP FARM PARK
Parks & Recreation will host the Fourth Annual "Family Sliding Party and Winter Picnic" at Trapp Farm Park on
Sunday, January 31, 1988. A roaring fire in the shelter building fireplace, hot cider for all, a haven in which to warm
your toes between slides down the hill will greet you and your family. Bring your picnic lunch, feed the family indoors
or out. Bumpety bump down the hill on inner tubes or swish along the run on your mini-boggans and flying saucers.
THE BEST WEEKEND OF FAMILY FUN THAT ONE
COULD HOPE TO FIND!
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SKATING LESSONS
Enjoy the crisp Minnesota
winters by learning how to skate.
Adults and children of all ages are
encouraged to participate. Students
will work on techniques such as
balance, proper forward skating,
backwards motion and stopping.
The techniques will be taught in a
progression according to the ability
of the participants.
Lessons are held at outdoor
skating facilities so sharpen your
skates, bundle up and enjoy winter!
If your new to Minnesota - and
want to be a "Minnesotan", you
need to try ice skating!
Session 1:
Saturdays, December 26,
January 2, January 9th.
Quarry 12:30 - 1:30
Blue Cross 1:45 - 2:45
Carnelian 3:00 - 4:00
Session II:
January 16, 23, 30th
Rahn 1.2:30 - 1:30
Well Site 1:45 - 2:45
Goat Hill 3:00 - 4:00
Fee: $5.00
SPEEDSKATING
HOW TECHNIQUES OF
SPEEDSKATING CAN HELP
BUILD ENDURANCE FOR
HOCKEY PLAYERS
Enjoy winter by getting involved
in speedskating. The art of
speedskating is really a perfection
of the basic skating skills used in all
other forms of ice skating.
The program will follow a for-
mat designed by the Northern
Lights Novice Speedskating Or-
ganization, an association which was
formed to introduce the sport of ice
racing to beginning skaters. Nor-
thern Lights is a volunteer organiza-
tion conducted by parents and
friends of skating who help provide
instruction and conduct races
(meets) for skaters ranging in age
from 5 to 13 years.
From this organization skating
clubs are formed. The program is
conducted by the parents in each
community with Parks & Recrea-
tion's role being to provide a facility
and support.
Skaters are divided into
divisions according to their age and
sex. Race distances are also
divided up according to the age
groups. Each participant skates two
distances. You don't need
speedskates to participate. Figure
skates and hockey skates will do just
fine.
To get involved in this exciting
program, a special meeting for par-
ticipants and their parents will be
held on Thursday, December 10,
1987 at 7:00 P.M. at the Eagan
Municipal Center. At the meeting,
a representative from the Northern
Lights Association will be on hand
to discuss a program of speed skat-
ing in this area.
Please call the Parks & Recrea-
tion Department at 454-8100 if you
are planning on attending this meet-
ing.
Join us- at our outdoor skating
ovals at Goat Hill or Cedar Pond
Parks for an exciting way to enjoy
the Minnesota winters!
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CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSONS FOR ADULTS
Kick and glide, Kick and glide! The air is crisp, the snow goes crunch,
you can see your breath before your face. Listen to the instructor as you wax
your skis, practice the herringbone up a gentle slope, laugh at the sits marks
in the snow.
Learning how to cross country ski is a confidence building experience.
The skills you gain will be there for you every year when it snows. Winter
will remind you of cross country skis, skiing will remind you of being warm
and you will never again experience a cold winter!!!
The cross country ski lessons are designed for beginners. The lessons
may be taken using your own equipment or with rental skiis, boots and poles.
The first class sessions will meet indoors at the individually scheduled
class time in the community room of the Fire Administration building, 3795
Pilot Knob Road. The two outdoor sessions will be held at Lebanon Hills
Regional Park at the Schultz Lake ski trail.
Dates: Saturdays, January 9, 16 & 23, 1988
Times: (1) 9:30 -10:45 A.M. (For those who have never skied)
(2) 11:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. (For those who have never skied)
(3) 12:30 - 1:45 P.M.
Fee: $15.00 with own equipment
$25.00 with rental equipment (indicate height & shoe size)
Registration Deadline: January 7, 1988
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MUSIC AND MORE
Preschoolers ages 3, 4 and 5
will experience an exciting program
where each child will express
him/herself through the enchanting
world of stories using art, music
and imagination. Each child will
have the opportunity for fun and
creative self-expression through
these activities. Each class will have
a special theme such as bunny or
bear day.
The themes will be developed
to create a world of fantasy for each
child.
Dates: Fridays, January 8 through
February 26 (8 weeks)
Times:
Section I: (4 & 5 year olds)
9:15 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
Section II: (3 year olds only)
10:15 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Section I11: (4 & 5 year olds)
11:15 A.M. - Noon
Location: Goat Hill Park, Lexington
Avenue 1/2 mile south of Diffley
Road
Fee: $5.00
Registration Deadline: Monday,
January 4, 1988
BABY SITTING
CLINICS
Help! I took this baby sitting
job and now the baby is crying and I
don't know what to do! OR - if I
only knew some games!
Boys and girls who participate
in baby sitting clinics learn how to
prepare for a wide spectrum of
situations that could occur.
The Eagan Women's Fire
Auxiliary has designed the cur-
riculum for the clinics. A series of
guest speakers present the "how to"
of babysitting.
Pre -registration with Parks and
Recreation which co-sponsors the
clinics, is required.
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays,
January 26, 28, February 2 & 4
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Location: Fire Station #3
4390 Pilot Knob Rd.
Fee: $5.00
Registration Deadline: January 22,
1988
RECREATIONAL
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL
Bump - Set - Spike! This
league is for people who want to
play volleyball without calls made
by referees. The refs are you, the
players, and you call your own il-
legal hits. To enjoy participating,
you need not have experience play-
ing volleyball. It's a great way to
have fun and meet some new people.
Games are played on Friday
evenings between 6:00 - 10:00 P.M.
at Highland and Deerwood Elemen-
tary schools. Play begins on
January 8 and runs through the
month of March.
Registrations are accepted by
teams only, however, if you're an in-
dividual interested in getting on a
team, an available players list has
been established.
An organizational meeting will
be held on December 14 at 7:00 at
the Eagan Municipal Center.
Managers are asked to contact
the Parks & Recreation Depart-
ment by December 11, 1987 if inter-
ested in entering a team.
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DOG OBEDIENCE
TRAINING
Are your dog's "manners" the
worst on the block? Then, why not
try dog obedience training?
You will teach your dog to
come, sit, stay and heel. Inap-
propriate barking will become a
thing of the past.
Your dog will love coming to
class. Repetition, a firm "no" when
needed and loads and loads of
praise are the elements used to en-
sure your success with your dog.
Novice training is for dogs
which have previously had beginner
classes.
A dog younger than nine
months of age is too much of a
puppy to understand obedience
training.
The handler may be an adult or
youth 12 years of age or older.
Bring to the first class: The
dog, certificate of rabies vaccina-
tion, a choke chain and a 6' leather
leash.
Pre -registration is required
Dates: Thursdays
January 7 - March 10
Times: Novice - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Beginner 7:15 - 8:15 PM
Location: Community Room
Fire Administration Building
3795 Pilot Knob Rd.
Fee: $20.00
Registration Deadline: January 5,
1988
ORDWAY THEATRE DOWNHILL SKIING AT WELCH VILLAGE
TRIPS AND TOURS
"STEVE ALLEN" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1988
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27, 1988
The outings listed below are co-sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount Parks & Recrea-
tion 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.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, STREGA NONA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1987
The Children's Theatre Company presents "Merry Christmas, Strega
Nona", a delightful performance filled with Christmas Spirit and some special
magic. "Christmas is a time for believing", as Strega Nona finds out in this
Christmas spectacular.
Who: Children grades 1-6
Date: Monday, December 28 (no school)
Bus Pick Up and Approximate Return Times:
Lakeville - Enggren's 12:15 PM/ 5:15 PM
Rosemount Mall 12:30 PM/ 5:00 PM
Apple Valley City Hall 12:45 PM/ 4:45 PM
Eagan - Cedarvale Shopping Mall (West End) 1:00 PM/ 4:30 PM
Fee: $13.50 per person
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 1987
AFTON ALPS SKI TRIP
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1988
Enjoy your day off from school skiing on the slopes of Afton Alps Ski
Area. With 18 chairlifts and 34 varying levels of runs, everyone will have
hours of fun! Lessons are available for all abilities, and length of class
depends on the number of students who are in the class. Rental equipment
packages are available. Participants should bring extra money to buy refresh-
ments and must provide their own lunch.
Who: All 6,7,8 graders, and adults
Bus Leaves/Returns:
Fee:
Apple Valley City Hall 8:15 A.M./5:00 P.M.
Cedarvale Shopping Center (West End) 8:30 A.M./4:45 P.M.
Rosemount Mall 8:45 A.M./4:30 P.M.
YOUTH ADULT
Lift ticket only $17.00 $20.00
Lift ticket & lesson 18.00 21.00
Lift ticket & rental 22.00 26.00
Lift ticket, rental, lesson 23.00 27.00
(All prices include transportation & supervision)
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 15
GOOD COMPANY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20,
1988
Did you ever want to be on
T.V.? or see a T.V. show in the
making?? Wednesday, January 20,
1988.is your chance to experience
this. The taping will be held in the
morning and we will return home in
time to watch it when it airs at 3:00
P.M.
The bus times will be set when
KSTP informs us of the time of
taping.
We will not be stopping for
lunch, but feel free to bring a bag
lunch to eat on the bus. The $5.00
fee includes transportation via
school bus, admission and a special
surprise.
Join us for a fun day!
Registration Deadline: Wed-
nesday, January 13, 1988
Adults! Come join us for an
entertaining afternoon at the
Ordway Theatre as we enjoy the
ever popular Steve Allen. The
former host of the Tonight Show
will entertain the audience with his
wit, charm, jokes and music featur-
ing himself on the piano along with
his accompanying group, The Big
Band. Don't forget to have ques-
tions ready for him during his spe-
cial question/answer period. Mr.
Allen is sure to keep you in stiches!
Transportation will be by
deluxe motor coach. Don't miss
this terrific show!
Where: Ordway Theatra
Fee: $28.00 - includes deluxe motor
coach, and a reserved seat for the
show.
Time: Lakeville 12:30/5:15 P.M.
Rosemount Mall 12:45./5:OOP.M.
Apple Valley City Hall 1:00 P.M.
./4:45 P.M.
Cedarvale Shopping Center 1:15
P.M./4:30 P.M.
Deadline: Tuesday,January 5, 1988
Take advantage of President's Day and join us at the slopes of Welch Vil-
lage. Welch Village is located forty miles southeast of the Twin Cities be-
tween Hastings and Red Wing and has an excellent variety of slopes for all
levels of skiiing. President's Day at Welch is a special event day that offers
races, contests, prizes and FUN for all! Lessons are available for all levels
and last for one hour. Beginner lessons are free, while intermediate and ad-
vanced lessons are $5.00. Participants should bring extra money to buy
refreshments and must provide their own lunch.
Who: 8 years of age and up. Under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: Cedarvale Shopping Center 8:00 A.M./4:30 P.M.
Apple Valley City Hall 8:15 A.M./4:45 P.M.
Rosemount Mall 8:30 A.M./5:00 P.M.
Lakeville (Enggren's) 8:45 A.M./5:15 P.M.
Fee: Lift Ticket Only $22.00
Lift Ticket & Intermediate or Advanced Lesson 27.00
Lift Ticket & Rental Equip. 34.00
Lift Ticket, Rental Equip., Lesson 39.00
(All prices include transportation & supervision)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 9. Please note: When registering,
make sure to indicate what level of lesson you require. Beginner lessons are
free but you must register for them in advance!
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM/COMO ZOO
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1988
Make your child's day off from school an exciting adventure. Children
will experience the "hands-on" exhibits at the Children's
Museum/Awarehouse at Bandana Square. They'll have the chance to be a
mailman, doctor, disc jockey and much more.
Then we will be going to Como Zoo to view the indoor exhibits of their
monkeys, penguins, tigers and the rest of the fascinating animals. No lunch
will be served so feel free to send a snack along with your child.
Who: Children grades 1-6
Date: Friday, February 12, 1988 (no school)
Bus Pick Up and Approximate Return Times:
Lakeville - Enggren's: 11:15 AM/ 5:15 PM
Rosemount Mall: 11:30 AM/ 5:00 PM
Apple Valley City Hall: 11:45 AM/ 4:45 PM
Eagan - Cedarvale Shoping Mall (west end): 12:00 PM/ 4:30 PM
Fee: $7.50 per person
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 5, 1988
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HARLEM
GLOBETROTTERS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1988
The Harlem Globetrotters are
coming to the Met Center on Sun-
day, February 28, 1988. Spend an
entertaining afternoon with your
family by enjoying the basketball an-
tics of this talented team. Transpor-
tation by school bus and admission
are included in the fee. Please
register by Friday, February 12,
1988.
Bus Departs:
Lakeville (Enggren's) 12:30 P.M.
Rosemount Mall 12:45 P.M.
Apple Valley City Hall 1.:00 P.M.
Cedarvale Shopping Cent 1:15 P.M.
(U.S. Swim & Fitness end)
Bus Returns: 4:30 P.M. Cedarvale
(approximately)
Fee: $11.00 per person
Registration Deadline: February 12
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ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Adult softball leagues, in the City of Eagan, are
directed by the Department of Parks & Recreation.
Beginning February 29, 1988, new teams will be ac-
cepted into leagues. Managers of prospective new teams
should call Parks and Recreation at 454-8100 for team
entry information.
Softball Leagues Offered:
Women's Recreational League: Monday night play
Men's Recreational League: Tuesday and Wednes-
day night play
Men's Industrial League: Thursday night play
Men's Over 35/40 League: Thursday night play
Couples 14" League: Friday night play
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Saturday, December 12, 1987, from 10:00 A.M. - Noon, is the opening date for in person registration for all fall
programs sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department. Registrations are accepted at the Eagan Municipal
Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Regular office hours are 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday - Friday.
Mail -in registrations received prior to December 12 will receive second priority to "in-person" registration.
CONFIRMATION LETTERS
Letters of confirmation are not sent. You should attend an activity for which you register as scheduled unless you
are notified otherwise.
REFUND POLICY
Registration fees for programs cancelled by Parks & Recreation will be fully refunded. A $2.00 service fee will be
charged for individual registration cancellations made prior to the start of an activity or its registration deadline. No
refunds will be made after registration deadlines or the start of an activity.
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CITY OF EAGAN
MAIL -IN REGISTRATION FORM
Name Home Phone #
Adress
Street City Zip ;
Bus.Phone# Name of Activity
Session# Time Child's Birth Date
Enclosed $ To Cover Registration
I, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby
agree to allow the individual(s) named herein to participate in the
above mentioned activity (ies): and I further agree to idemnify and
hold harmless from and against any, and all, liability for any injury
which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising
out of, or in any way connected with, his/her participation in this ac-
tivity.
Parent or Participant Signature
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CITY OF EAGAN
MAIL -IN REGISTRATION FORM
Name Home Phone #
' Adress
Street City Zip
Bus.Phone# Name of Activity
Session# Time Child's Birth Date
Enclosed $ To Cover Registration
I, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby
agree to allow the individual(s) named herein to participate in the
above mentioned activity (ies): and I further agree to idemnify and
hold harmless from and against any, and all, liability for any injury
which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising
out of, or in any way connected with, his/her participation in this ac-
tivity.
Parent or Participant Signature
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