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1988-03 Eagan NewsEAGAN N EWS CITY OF EAGAN / •,1� MARCH, 1988 3830 Pilot Knob Road i �•� i Volume 11, No. 1 Eagan, MN 55122 �.�'� Phone: 454-8100 THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY PILOT KNOB ROAD TO BE WIDENED Pilot Knob Road (County State Aid Highway 31) is planned to be reconstructed to a five -lane urban street from Interstate 35E to Rebec- ca Lane (south of Cliff Road). This project consists of two through lanes in each direction, a center lane for left turns, and curb and gut- ter on each side. Traffic control sig- nals will be located on Pilot Knob Road at Duckwood Drive, Diffley Road, and Cliff Road. Bike trails will also be provided on both sides of Pilot Knob Road. Included in this project is the reconstruction of Diffley Road (County State Aid Highway 30) from Heine Strasse Lane to Blueber- ry Lane and the reconstruction of Cliff Road (County State Aid High- way 32) from Johnny Cake Ridge Road to Ches Mar Drive. Diffley Road and Cliff Road are planned to be constructed as four -lane divided urban streets with two through lanes and left turn lanes at intersections. Bike trails will also be provided on both sides of Diffley Road and Cliff Road. Pilot Knob Road is presently a two-lane rural roadway that current- ly carries between 9000 and 13000 vehicles per day. The number of vehicles on Pilot Knob Road is ex- pected to increase to a total of 13000 to 25000 vehicles per day by the year 2005. This project has been in the planning and design stages for several years and is a cooperative ef- fort between Dakota County and the City of Eagan. The project is in the final stages of property acquisi- tion and detail design and should be ready for construction by late spring or early summer 1988. The total cost of this project is estimated to be $7 Million, which includes con- struction, engineering, and right-of- way, to be shared between the Coun- ty and City. At the present time it is hoped that much of the construction ac- tivity will be completed in 1988 pending cooperation between the many affected utilities, subcontrac- tors, businesses and residences and the weather. If it appears that sec- tions of the road cannot be com- pleted before winter (1988-1989), temporary connections will be provided so that all roadways will be open through the winter. Major portions of the construc- tion cannot be performed under traffic and the roadways will be closed to through traffic as neces- sary. Southerly traffic on Pilot Knob Road from the Yankee Doodle Road area will be detoured onto Interstate 35E to Cliff Road and then on Johnny Cake Ridge Road to 140th Street in Apple Val- ley. Either Cliff Road or Diffley Road will remain open at all times for east -west traffic. When Diffley Road is closed, traffic will be detoured to Cliff Road and when Cliff Road is closed, traffic will be detoured to Diffley Road. Access will be provided to all residences and businesses at all times throughout this project. Details of the dates for road closings and staging for this project will be provided as the construction activity progresses. Watch your local newspapers. Please refer to the map on page 6 which illustrates the affected area. CITY OF EAGAN ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Vic Ellison Councilmembers Thomas Egan Dave Gustafson Pam McCrea Ted Wachter OFFICER'S NOTEBOOK By Sergeant John Stevenson Eagan Police Department Springtime will soon be here, and with the nice weather, many Eagan residents will be again riding their bicycles. Unfortunately, when the bikes come out, the bike thieves are not far behind. PROTECT YOUR BIKE. We recommend the use of a case-har- dened chain and a good, sturdy lock. The chain should be 3/8" thick. A better lock would be one of the many brands of "U -type" locks. Even a cable lock is better than no lock. �y I J. �i Kids, never let a stranger borrow your bike, not even to "just try it out". There is a good chance that you will never see it again. Register your bike. This is easily accomplished through a deputy registrar. In this area, stop by the "Deals on Wheels" store in the Cedar Cliff Center or AAA in Burnsville. A registered bike stands a higher chance of recovery, if stolen. Q. I just bought an old car to fix up. Are there any regulations concern- ing old cars? A.. Yes. Until the car is in working order and is registered, you will have to keep it inside of a building, such as your garage. This regulation also applies to old car parts and other types of "junk", such as household fur- nishings and appliances. Another rule to keep in mind is the regulation that prohibits "working" on the car on the street. Q. When I go on vacation, I call the Eagan Police to watch my home. How often do you check it? A.. Simply put, as often as we can. However, there are now more than 15,000 households in the City of Eagan, and if only 10% (1500) of the families are gone, our officers cannot check each house as often as we would like. If you are going to be away for a week or more, by all means call us and we will include you in our checks. In addition to that, your best protection is a neighbor who can keep a much better eye on your home and call us immediately if there is trouble. Send your questions or comments to: Officer's Notebook, C/O of Sergeant John Stevenson, Eagan Police Departmen4 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122 454-3900. 2 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. CITY COMPLETES SURVEY At the request of the Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission, the City Council approved the hiring of Decision Resources Incor- porated, a nation wide polling and research firm, in October of last year. The research firm is now com- pleting the tabulation of the results of a random sample survey - given to over 400 Eagan households. The survey was administered to determine residents' views on a broad range of recreational issues regarding trails, parks, programs and a community center. The sur- vey provided for open-ended ques- tions and will help the Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council as they help shape the Parks & Recreation Department in the years ahead. Results of the survey are ex- pected this month. Our thanks to those who participated by respond- ing to Decision Resource's question- naire. Future issues of the Eagan Newsletter will provide you with results from that survey. SEASONAL MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITIES The City of Eagan employs seasonal workers in streets main- tenance, utilities maintenance and parks maintenance positions during the summer months. Applications for these positions are now available at the Eagan Municipal Center. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age. The positions involve some strenuous physical tasks and out- door working conditions. (See re- lated article on page 13.) The Eagan News is dis- tributed four times a year as a public service by the Eagan City Council. The newsletter is prepared through the office of the City Administrator. PLEASE HELP YOUR FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS LOCATE YOUR BUILDING IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. For your family's safety, please check your house numbers. Are they clearly legible from the street? Do they need repainting or replacing? Are they being hidden by landscaping or other obstructions? If you live in a townhouse or multiple residence, do the numbers clearly refer to each separate residence? Eagan Ordinance Sec. 2.78 requires that the owner or occupant of any building fronting upon any street or avenue place and maintain building num- bers which must be clearly displayed on the street side of the building or building accessory. The numbers shall be a minimum of three (3) inches high for residential structures and six (6) inches for multiple dwelling and commer- cial structures and in a color contrasting with the color of the building to which it is attached. K FOR INFORMATION CALL 454-8100 Thanks for y anticipated. cooperation .and patience. ui helping to keep „ ..... _ our streets clean, ..:.:. _. TREE SALE The Eagan Parks and Recreation Department will again be offering trees for sale to Eagan residents. This year's tree sale will take place on Saturday, April 30, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Eagan Public Works Building. Varieties of maple, ash, crab, and linden will be sold in bare root condition; evergreens will be potted. The trees will be sold at wholesale prices, but quantities are limited. For this reason, the sale will be made on a first-come, first- served basis with a limit of two trees per resident. While the Parks and Recreation Department assures that these trees come from reputable local nurseries, the City cannot offer a replacement warranty. For more informa- tion, watch for flyers or newspaper articles, or call the City Forester at 454- 5220. ARBOR DAY 1988 The City of Eagan will hold its Second Annual Arbor Day Celebra- tion on Saturday, April 23rd. Quar- ry Park (off Coachman Road) will be the site of this year's tree plant- ing ceremony. The site has been changed from that printed in the 1988 Parks & Recreation calendar due to unexpected delays in turf es- tablishment. In addition to tree planting, this year's Arbor Day program is expected to include a proclamation by the Mayor, free bal- loons and tree seedlings for the kids, appearances by Woodsy the Owl and a guest celebrity. Coffee, donuts, and lunch will be served for all participants. Individuals, families, and com- munity organizations are en- couraged to participate in the tree planting portion of the program. Participants will not only have fun, but learn something about tree care and also achieve a sense of ac- complishment by helping to beautify one of Eagan's most newly developed parks. Those wishing to be involved with this program are asked to call the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department at 454-8100 to register. FIRE HYDRANT PARTY The Utility Division of the Public Works Department is seek- ing the help of all residents. Your help is needed to clear snow away from the fire hydrants near your home. City personnel are unable to provide this service. Make it a hydrant party. It could save a life - YOURS! PARK DESIGN WORK BEGUN Preliminary design work has begun with the planned construc- tion of Winkler/Jackson and Oh - mann Parks for the 1988 construc- tion season. Direction to the City staff has been given to begin the field work for these two parks. Design work is expected to begin in March and April, in order that the work can be completed by Fall. Ohmann Park is located east of Pilot Knob Road and south of Cliff Road, and the second park is lo- cated near the intersection of Slater Road and James Street. CITY NEWSLETTER EXPANDS TO FOUR ISSUES A YEAR In official action at the February 2, 1988 Eagan City Coun- cil, the expansion of the City Newsletter from three issues per year to four was approved. You are now reading the "extra" issue. City staff is now able to "typeset" the newsletter in-house on a computer, which results in a sig- nificant savings to the City, enough to pay for a fourth issue. The newsletter contains a com- bination of general information and a listing of City recreation programs. The dates of distribution for the newsletter are geared to the begin- ning of registration for each season's recreation programs. Registration will typically begin the Saturday after the newsletter is delivered to each residence in Eagan. Look for a copy of the newslet- ter at the beginning of March, of May, of September and of Decem- ber. YOUR UBRARY CHECK U l t Tr ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM The Eagan branch of the Dakota County Library System (Dakota County Library - Wescott) will offer free literacy training for adults. This program is provided to anyone who needs help or support to learn to read, or to those who need to improve present reading skills. The project will begin as soon as volunteer tutors are trained and students are en- rolled. Students will be using computers combined with the Laubach method of teaching reading to adults. OTTO IS WORKING HARD FOR YOU Progress is being made in Otto's department, "Otto Mation". Library users are urged to take a few minutes to become re -registered and receive a new plastic library card. The card has a bar code on the back which is the library's way of identifying you as a library user. You may use your new card at all libraries in the state. As of this writing over 28,000 new cards have been issued, 7,800 of these to Eagan residents. Within weeks, the Dakota County Libraries in West St. Paul and Hastings will begin using some functions of the automated system with the remaining libraries being on-line by late summer. Visit the library, re -register for a new library card, and become acquainted with Otto Mation. WESCOTT GALLERY DISPLAYS Some exciting displays will be shown in the Wescott Gallery, located on the lower level of the library on Wescott Road. For one week begin- ning February 22, the Minnesota Traveling Art Show will be featured. This collection of 20 pieces has been created by vision impaired students in Minnesota and will be shown throughout the state. Arranged through the Minnesota Historical Society, a display will begin on May 9 with FgMUy Album. This collection of snapshots shows how people from the 1870's to the 1920's used photography to document their lives. On June 6, Asians in Minnesota will open. This display combines his- torical and contemporary photographs collected by Minnesota's Asian im- migrants -- Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, and Hmong -- in their homelands and in America. Opening on August 1, Minnesota School Days captures the flavor of school life in Minnesota 80 years ago, from kindergarten to college, in urban and rural settings. The Gallery is open during library hours and is located on the lower level of the library. HAPPY BIRTHDAYI On March 21, 1983, the library on Wescott Road opened to the public. During these past five years, library service has steadily increased. 188,193 pieces of material were checked out in 1983 compared to 441,122 in 1987. The future looks bright -- more materials and services will be made available, and the automated system will be- challenging and exciting. For information on any of these programs, or to view the displays, your library is open Monday . through 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. Or you may call 452-9600. 4 5 ROAD CONSTRUCTION The map below illustrates the total sections of Pilot Knob Road, Dif- fley Road and Cliff Road which will be affected by the road construc- tion sometime during the coming year. Please watch your local newspapers for notices concerning specific road closings and alternate routes. I,rmny A. L N Z6' 7DOODLE „; OAK r. > YANKEE 28, RD ”e°'y D A K 0 13 Fish ��:41 p L, z Blackhawk L. Hurley i Eagan Bid _ McCarthy L. I VI�UEY ROAD30 Dr;"rs License Thomas Eteminin9 Lebenon Hills Stsa �� IFFPark32 ROAD E Holland 1 _ n Lak .t 1 11 cbonouX QUALITY INDICATORS CONSIDERED FOR NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS The City Council is reviewing new development standards that will en- hance the level of quality for newly planned residential neighborhoods in the City of Eagan. Certain quality indicators will also be given consideration for future development of commercial and industrial projects in the City. Quality indicators for new development standards are a direct result of a proposed City mission statement that reads as follows: "It is the objective of the City of Eagan to encourage quality development. To accomplish this objective, the City will focus less on the quantity of development and more upon the effect of development on the delivery of City services, the aesthetics of the community, the quality of life of current residents, the best interests of future residents, and an acceptable balance of residential, commercial and public uses." SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION CONSIDERS RECYCLING The City of Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission has been formed to develop a solid waste management strategy for the City. The Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Eagan City Hall to review waste reduction, recycling, waste process- ing and collection alternatives for the City. Recently, the Commission presented its findings to the City Council along with its recommenda- tions to reduce the City's impact on area landfills. The Commission's work is im- portant to the City since state law prohibits the disposal of recyclable materials in landfills after 1990. Under the law, counties and cities must consider recycling, composting and waste processing alternatives to reduce that waste stream. Eagan is the first city in the area to form a commission for this purpose. The Commission welcomes citizens' support and ideas. Because it will require a change in solid waste disposal habits, the City's program must be sensitive to citizen needs. Your input can be directed to the Solid Waste Abatement Com- mission at City Hall. OFFICE PAPER RECYCLING In an effort to reduce demands on area landfills, the Eagan City Council and Solid Waste Abate- ment Commission encourage local businesses to recycle their office paper and cardboard wastes. Recy- cling not only reduces waste dis- posal costs but also reduces the pressure on area landfills as well. Many Eagan businesses already recycle. Lists of office paper recycling firms and information about them are available by contacting Jon Hohenstein at Eagan City Hall, 454- 8100. Both small and large firms can benefit from the programs of- fered by these vendors. SPECIAL COMMUNITY STUDIES Currently, the City of Eagan staff is participating in a number of studies, the results of which could affect the City in the future. These studies include: 1. TRANSIT NEED ASSESSMENT STUDY - The City of Eagan has joined with five other cities for the purpose of conducting a transit neeed as- sessment study. This study will focus on whether current transit services suffi- ciently meet existing and future resident and employee transportation needs. 2. COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN - The City of Eagan initiated preparation of a comprehensive transportation Plan in Mid -1987. This plan will identify current and future roadway needs, financing methods, and criteria for pedestrian trailways. 3. COMPREHENSIVE COMMERCIAL STUDY - The Eagan City Coun- cil recently authorized the preparation of a comprehensive commercial plan. The purpose for this plan is to provide the City Council with a decision making tool relative to planning for future retail needs. The first phase of this study is to focus on the specific type and amount of retail space that the City of Eagan should plan to accommodate. Future phases of this study may consider the location of future retail establishments and related facility issues. l' . '` .RECYCLING REDEMPTION `CENTER ..................................... EAGAN HAS ONE TOO!::_ ................. Minnesota Soft Drink Rec tion center in Eagan on Februo new and convenient recycling ::f off Highway 13, a few blocks so. ter is one of seven operated :b, comprehensive recycling prcjgt beverage cans, foil, glass, "d.:p Recycle also a coepts-corrugatU By recycling, residents save reduce solid waste. MSD Ro dents to recycle by giving. anz beverage cans and an additio. (This article must be present c 31,1988.) The City of Eagan sup poi landfilling and encourages 6 V00 ter's hours are Tuesday througl formation, piease call MSD Rei h* opened :: . cede rip- s:::of :Fagan: riow: ha ....... 971:Seueca::Road �....... .... . ass btuI +.A.g:: ............... Fffoet I ... o..ti..: alumrnum..,and..a�eel,::::: 6 7 9Bs> mt re:: i...... akes:c;�rit..... 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 1971 Seneca (Seneca & Hwy. 13), Eagan, Open Tues. -Sat., 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., 483-8815 REDEMPTION OF ALUMINUM, STEEL, GLASS & PLASTIC; DROP OFF OF NEWSPRINT & CARDBOARD 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 Mike Collins Drive, Eagan 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. LEAD, DRINKING WATER, AND YOU! Lead in our environment is a public health issue about which we should all be concerned. Lead is a soft metal which is now known to be harmful to human health if con- sumed or inhaled. Since lead ac- cumulates in the body, its potential for harm depends upon the level of exposure from all sources. There are three potential sour- ces for lead to accumulate in the body. The major source is from food. Lead is also inhaled from the air. The other potential source of lead is from your drinking water. To protect the public's health, public drinking water supplies are governed by the Safe Drinking Water Act under which the United States Environmental Protection Agency sets drinking water stand- ards. Although there is a high level of compliance with drinking water standards throughout the United States, there is still reason for some concern about certain contaminants which may get into public drinking water supplies, including lead. As your supplier of drinking water, we have prepared this infor- mation piece to help educate you on this issue. The United States En- vironmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets drinking water stand- ards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain levels of exposure. There is currently a standard of 0.050 parts per million (ppm). Based on new health infor- mation, EPA is likely to lower this standard significantly. Part of the purpose of this notice is to inform you of the poten- tially adverse health effects of lead. This is being done even though your water may not be in violation of the current standard. EPA and others are concerned about lead in drink- ing water. Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. The greatest risk, even with short-term exposure, is to young children and pregnant women. Lead levels in your drinking water are likely to be highest: • if your home or water system has lead pipes, or • if your home has copper pipes with lead solder, and • if the home is less than five years old, or • if you have soft or acidic water, or • if water sits in the pipes for several hours. Drinking water treated by the City of Eagan and delivered to the service con- nections in your home has no detectable levels of lead. However, tap water may con- tain lead leached from pipes in your home. Typically, if lead is present in the drinking water, it enters after the water leaves the local water treatment plant. The most likely source for lead contamination is in the home or residence. The most common cause of lead entering drinking water is corrosion, a reaction between the water and the lead pipes of the lead- based solder. When water stands in E-0� the pipes of a residence for several hours without use, there is a poten- tial for lead to leach, or dissolve, into the water if a lead source is present. Soft water (water that makes soap suds easily) can be more corrosive and, therefore, has higher levels of dissolved lead. Some home water treatment devices may also make water more cor- rosive. a It was common practice in the United States through the early 1900's to use lead pipes for interior plumbing. Since the 1930's, copper pipe has been used for residential plumbing. Until 1986, however, lead-based solder was used widely to join copper pipes. Lead-free solder and lead-free materials are now required by federal law for use in new household plumbing and for plumb- ing repairs. To find out if the plumbing in a residence contains lead, try scratching the pipe with a key or screwdriver. Lead is a soft material and is dull gray in color. If lead pipes are present they will scratch easily and will be shiny when scratched. Dissolved lead cannot be seen in water. Testing by a state- ap- proved laboratory is the only way to determine if drinking water has high levels of dissolved lead. The lab will provide the correct procedures to be followed for a water test. The U.S. EPA estimates that a test should cost somewhere between $20 and $75. If the drinking water is deter- mined to have high levels of dis- solved lead, or if there is an abiding suspicion of lead contamination be- cause of the presence of soft water, lead pipes, lead solder and other lead-based plumbing materials, there are ways to minimize ex- posure. One way is to "flush" each Cold- water faucet in a home when water stands more than a few hours. Flushing a cold water faucet means allowing the water to run until it gets as cold as it will get before each use. Normally, this may take two or three minutes. Keep in mind that toilet and shower use or doing laundry with cold water will also move water through the plumbing system, and this will reduce the amount of time needed to flush the cold water faucets to five to 30 seconds. Another way is one of avoidance: do not cook with or con- sume water from the hot water faucet. Hot water dissolves lead more quickly than cold water. Espe- cially avoid using hot tap water for making baby formula. If hot water is needed for cooking or oral con- sumption, draw water from the cold water tap and heat it on the stove or in the microwave. If plumbing repairs or other plumbing work is done, make cer- tain that only lead-free solder and other lead-free materials are used. This is now a federal law. There are other actions which can be taken by household users to reduce the risk of lead in drinking water. For additional information or for the name and number of a state - approved testing laboratory, please contact the City Utility Division of the Public Works Department of the City of Eagan at 454-5220, or the U.S. EPA. The U.S. EPA has a toll-free hotline dedicated to this subject -- 1- 800-426-4791 -- and has also prepared a booklet on this issue. MTC BUS SERVICE LINKS EAGAN RESIDENTS TO DOWNTOWN JOBS Bus service in Eagan is geared mainly to transport people to and from work. Two routes provide service to downtown St. Paul, while three routes go to downtown Minneapolis. Two additional routes provide service to employees who work in Eagan. Bus service in Eagan focuses on two large park and ride lots where service is provided to both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. Both lots have capacity for more than 100 vehicles, and the Blackhawk/Cliff lot will be expanded to more than 200 parking spaces this summer. At the same time, a pay phone will be installed for convenience. All park and ride lots are available to both bus riders and people who car or van pool. Routes 48 and 72 link Eagan to downtown St. Paul. Route 48 runs on Johnny Cake Ridge Toad, I -35E and serves both Blackhawk/Cliff Road and Yankee Doodle/Pilot Knob Park and Ride lots. Route 72 ser- ves Cliff, Rahn, Silver Bell, Pilot Knob, Yankee Doodle, Lone Oak and Lexington, as well as the Yankee Doodle/Pilot Knob Park and Ride lot. People going to Minneapolis can choose Route 77C, 77E or 35K. Route 77C stops at the Blackhawk/Cliff Road Park and Ride lot. Route 77E serves the Yankee Doodle/Pilot Knob and Cedarvale Park and Ride lots, and also Duckwood, Yankee Doodle, Blackhawk, Silver Bell, Rahn and County Road 30. Route 35K runs from the Cedarvale Park and Ride lot to downtown via Nicols Road and County Road 30. Eagan is one of only a handful of communities served by "reverse commute" routes. Route 77G comes from downtown Minneapolis to Blue Cross, Unisys, Corporate Center Drive and Town Centre. From University Avenue, Route 19 travels south on Snelling picking up riders for twelve Eagan destinations: GNB, Unisys (two locations), Southridge Center, Eagandale Center, Mendota Heights Business Park, Corporate Square, 3M, USPS Bulk Mail Center, Waterview Office Park, Yankee Square and Blue Cross. All bus service in Eagan is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Commission. Details of schedules and routes are found in the pocket schedule for each individual route. Pocket schedules are available in Eagan at: Dakota County Library, Royal Oaks of Eagan, Yankee Square Inn, PDQ at 1969 Silver Bell, Q Superette at 4206 Nicols Road, and Tom Thumb at 3904 Beau D'Rue Drive and 1430 Yankee Doodle Road. Bus information is also available at the Town Square Ticket Booth in St. Paul and the Transit Store, 719 Marquette, in Minneapolis. Monthly All You Can Ride passes and 10 -punch commuter tickets are sold at these locations. Information by telephone is offered through Cityline, 645-6060, category RIDE (7433) or from MTC, 827-7733. Rideshare information and matching services can be obtained by calling 349 -RIDE. 9 PARKS & RECREATION SPRING PROGRAMS WIN A ROSE FOR MOM! Kids, is your Mom the greatest Mom in the world? Then tell us in fifty words or less why. There will be 5 winners in each division. If you are one of the winners, we will deliver a beautiful rose to your Mom on Saturday, May 7, along with your essay. Division 1: Preschoolers Division 2: Grades 1 & 2 Division 3: Grades 3 & 4 Division 4: Grades 5 & 6 Division 5: Grades 7 - 9 Rules: 1. Essay must be 50 words or less 2. Essay must be submitted in the child's handwriting. 3. Only one essay per child will be accepted. 4. Entry blanks and essays must be submitted to the Parks & Recreation Department, at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, no later than April 29, 1988. All winners will be contacted the week of May 2. The roses and winning essays will be delivered to Moms on Saturday, May 7, between 10 A.M. and 2 P.M. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROSE ENTRY BLANK (Please print clearly) CHILD'S NAME AGE GRADE HOME PHONE ADDRESS Street Ciry Zip MOTHER'S NAME Check Division Entered: � F Division 1 ❑ Division 2 ❑ Division 3 ❑ Division 4 ❑ Division 5 ❑ Please staple your essay and entry blank together. 1--------------------------------------------------------------------------J 10 EGG DECORATING COLORING CONTEST Get ready for Peter Cottontail and the Easter Bunny by coming to an egg decorating party and color- ing contest on Friday, April 1, 1988. Boys and girls ages 3-12 are asked to bring a basket of hard- boiled eggs. All other decorating supplies will be furnished. Creativity is a must! Each child will design his/her own special creations to bring home. The ticket into the party is a colored entry form that can be pick- ed up prior to the party at the Eagan Municipal Center or the Eagan Library. Prizes will be awarded to par- ticipants in the following age categories: Ages 3 & 4; 5 & 6; 7&8; 9&10; 11&12. Judges will be looking for neat- ness, creativity and good use of colors. The child's name, address, age and telephone number is to be on the back of the entry. This special event will take place at the Rahn Park Building from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the Goat Hill Park Shelter Building from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Pre -registration is required. You may register by telephone or by mailing in a recreation registra- tion form. The deadline for registra- tion is Monday, March 28, 1988. Eagan Parks & Recreation Dept., 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122; Phone 454-8100 FITNESS & FUN FOR THREE YEAR OLDS Three year olds will experience stunts and tumbling, creative play, game activities, physical fitness and more activities designed especially for them. The class will include ex- posure to and practice with nerf balls, mini basketballs, playground balls, footballs, parachute play and more. Each class works on a progres- sive level according to the par- ticipant's ability. Increasing the child's motor skills, improving coor- dination and FUN are the aspects of emphasis for the program. Children should dress in tennis shoes and clothes for active play. Class size is limited. Child must be three years old by March 25, 1988. DATES: Fridays, March 25 - May 20 (8 weeks) (No class April 1) TIMES: Section I: 9:00 - 9:30 AM Section II: 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $10.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 21,1988 N MUSIC AND MORE Preschoolers age 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 ac- tivities. 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, March 25 -May 20 (8 weeks) (No class April 1) TIMES: Section I - 4 & 5 year olds 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Section I1- 3 year olds only: 10:15 AM -11:00 AM Section III- 4 & 5 year olds: 11:15 AM - NOON LOCATION. Goat Hill Park, Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile south of Diffley Road. FEE: $5.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 21, 1988 SOFTBALL LEAGUES FORMING If softball is part of your summer way of life, if you are new to Eagan, how can you continue to pursue your summer pastime? New teams are being accepted now! Call Parks and Recreation at 454- 8100 to receive the information you will need to enter your team. If you do not have a team, call to place your name on a draft list. The softball leagues offered by the Eagan Parks and Recreation Depart- ment include: Women's Recreational Softball - Monday play Men's Recreational Softball - Tuesday & Wednesday play Men's Industrial Softball - Thursday play Men's Over 35/40 Softball - Thursday play Couples (Co-Rec) 14" Softball - Friday play The deadline for team entry is March 25,1988. Act now! ..........................-....................................................... ............................. ................ .. 3795:Piiot:Kuob:R .:. . .: FEE $2p Op .RE GISTRAT.LON. DEADLINE, : March ..2.......2.....,:..4:...988 ...:.. 12 DOMINO'S TEAM TENNIS The South of the River recrea- tion folks are up to it once again. The sport: Tennis - The format: Teams - The Outcome: Fun. Eagan tennis buffs ... we will need your help to uphold the glorious fame of tennis in the City of Eagan in the face of challenge from Apple Valley, Burnsville, Rosemount and Lakeville! Domino's Team Tennis league play format is geared to mixed doubles teams. Singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches are played. No AD scoring allows the match to be completed in two hours. Two and up to five couples are on a team. Watch for team sign ups in May, match play will begin in June. Start putting your team together now! A great way to meet folks, ex- plore the environs south of the river, and represent Eagan as the Wimbledon of Minnesota!! LANDSCAPE YOUR HOME Is this the year that you will landscape your home? What plant materials will you select? Which trees and shrubs will enhance your home? Should you use woodchips or rock mulch? Is Redbud hearty this far north? The Department of Parks & Recreation offers a seminar which is designed to assist you with plan- ning your landscape scheme. Fol- lowing the two sessions of this infor- mative class you will be "raring to go" and ready for spring. DATES: Mondays, April 4 and 11 TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. LOCATION: Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road FEE: $20.00 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31 1988 SENIOR CITIZENS Eagan Seniors meet twice each month for special activities such as pot -luck lunches followed by a variety of forms of entertainment. Polka bands, storytellers, ban - joists and magicians have per- formed. On some occasions the group plays bingo or cards or games. Several outings are planned during the year. The Senior's have gone to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and The Old Log Theatre in recent months. If you are an Eagan Senior, new to the City or a life long resident, join us. Our pot lucks are tremen- dous! Call Parks and Recreation at 454-8100 to place your name on the program mailing list, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Parks and Recreation Department employs seasonal ir program workers nn ume numerous p gram and parks maintenance positions. It is appropriate for individuals inter- ested in summer employment to apply at this time. Recreation activities for which staff are being recruited include Summer In The Park, Eaganettes, Fun with Dance, and Tiny Tots Recreational Activities. Leaders are responsible for planning, or- ganizing and conducting the program activities with children ranging in age from 3-12. Seasonal parks maintenance workers mow and trim parks, tend trees and nurseries and maintain athletic sites. Applications and job descrip- tions are available at the Eagan Municipal Center. April 15, 1988 has been established as the deadline for applications. 0 . ........... ............ ....... ........ .......... . . ......... ... ............. TRAPP:F�►.. ............ .......... RRII.PARK PAVILION P:ICNIC:RESERVATION s Nand Recreation;recently changed its . is anticipated. that chis new system will.; iiiuty to plan events several months :iu ad SPECIAL EVE E SHELTER Bl1 LD1i\ 1:: cu viii :water acl:restrgoms::are g._. i*.*...*..'..*....*.....*.....t akar: has a ifireplace whi&:, A f&&::of:::$3Q OO:: :char e ....................:......... _.................:....:. :. IAR14 SHELTER. S .. .. iI.ON INFO.RMATION- 3 Availability of the: shelter: will bc: verif 4 Tle reservation will bi. e recorded upon 13 EAGAN FUN RUN TRIPS AND TOURS Come out and enjoy the fresh morning air of a spring day in Min- nesota by running in The Third An- nual Eagan Fun Run to be held on Saturday, May 7, 1988. Eagan's run is the kick off of the Third Annual Groundpounders Grand Prix Run- ning Series. The Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Far- mington and Rosemount will also host runs in the series. Eagan's run begins at Trapp Farm Park and offers a two mile and five mile run. Both runs begin at 8:00 A.M. Prizes will be awarded to male and female participants in the fol- lowing age categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 - Over. Registration forms will be avail- able at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road beginning March 12, 1988. Preregistration will be accepted until 4:30 P.M., April 29, 1988. The fee for this event is $7.00 if paid during preregistration. The fee from May 2 - May 7 is $9.00. An Eagan Fun Run T-shirt is in- cluded in the fee. The outings listed below are co-sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount Parks & Recreation Depart- ments. Registration may be made with any of the recreation departments. SPRING MOVIE - "ARISTOCATS" THURSDAY, MARCH 31,1988 Enjoy your spring break by joining us as we view the animated Disney Classic, "Aristocats". The movie will be shown at the Apple Valley Community Center. Transportation will be provided for those who need it. Participants are in- vited to bring their own refreshments and sit back and enjoy the music and dancing of these delightful characters! WHO: All ages (children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult) DATE: Thursday, March 31, 1988 TIME: 12:00 NOON BUS PICK-UP TIMES: Cedarvale - 11:45 WHERE: Apple Valley Community Center COST: $2.50 - movie and transportation $1.00 - movie only REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 29, 1988 WORLD CHAMPION MINNESOTA TWINS' HOME OPENER FRIDAY, APRIL 8,1988 Wave your Homer Hanky, wear your TWINS sweatshirt and enjoy an eve- ning with your family and friends as the World Champion Minnesota TWINS take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the Home Opener! It promises to be an ex- citing start toward another successful season of baseball. Fee includes upper -deck reserved seating and school bus transportation. Sign up early, as tickets will go fast for what should be a sold out game. So .... get ready to buy your peanuts, hot dogs and cracker jacks at the old ballgame! DATE: Friday, April 8, 1988 (Please indicate pick-up point when registering) BUS PICK UP TIMES: Lakeville (Enggren's:) 5:00 Rosemount Mall: 5:15 Apple Valley Community Center: 5:30 Eagan (Cedarvale-west end:) 5:45 RETURN: Bus will return immediately following the game FEE: $12.00/person REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 17, 1988 TRIPS AND TOURS *Note: NO REFUNDS will be issued after the registration deadline of an outing. Please specify pick up point when you register. WALT DISNEY'S KINGDOM ON ICE With "PINOCCHIO" Saturday, March 26, 1988 This year's ice extravaganza will feature the beloved story of Pinocchio, the little wooden puppet who is brought to life by the wishes of a kindly old woodcarver named Geppetto. Pinocchio will delight all ages with dazzling special effects, lavish costumes, spectacular skating, hilarious comedy routines and a musical score that includes songs like "When You Wish Upon A Star", "I've Got No Strings" and Jiminy Cricket's hallmark tune, "Give A Little Whistle". Young and old alike will enjoy this exciting event so sign up early! WHO: All ages (youths 18 months and older must purchase a ticket) APPROXIMATE BUS PICKUP & DROPOFF TIMES: Enggren's (Lakeville) 9:20 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Apple Valley City Hall 9:35 a.m. 2:40 p.m. Rosemount. Mall 9:50 a.m. 2:35 p.m. Cedarvale Shopping Center 10:05 a.m 2:10 p.m. COST: $13.00 per person REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday., March 14, 1988 SCIENCE MUSEUM / SKATEVILLE TRIP TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1988 Children in GRADES 2-6 are invited to enjoy a day of fun with their friends. First, we will be going to the Science Museum of Minnesota to see "Niagara", an exciting Omni Theatre film about Niagara Falls. Then the children will get the opportunity to explore the Science Museum and see its new exhibit "Special Effects". This exhibit takes visitors behind the scenes and into the special effects studios that created Star Wars, Blade Runner, Greystoke, Return of the Jedi, Psycho, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, Firefox and Masters of the Universe, among others. Next, the children will be going to Skateville for an afternoon of roller skating. J **Please send a bag lunch with your child. If the children bring money, j they can eat at Skateville's snack bar, but not until we arrive at 1:00 P.M. APPROXIMATE BUS PICK UP/DROP OFF TIMES: Lakeville-Enggren's 8:00 AM 4:15 PM Apple Valley City Hall 8:15 AM 4:00 PM Rosemount Mall 8:30 AM 3:45 PM Eagan-Cedarvale (west) 8:45 AM 3:30 PM COST: $13.50 per child - Omni Theater and Science Museum admission, roller skating admission, skate rental, transportation and supervision. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 22, 1988 14 15 WALK MINNESOTA Walk Minnesota is a state-wide program promoting walking as an in- expensive, healthy, outdoor recrea- tion experience that can be done by people of all ages as a lifelong ac- tivity. It is sponsored by the Min- nesota Recreation and Park As- sociation, the St. Paul Parks and Recreation Board, and locally, the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department. The Minnesota State Walk, April 30, 1988, is the Fourth Annual Minnesota State event exclusively dedicated to the promotion of walk- ing. It will be the kick off event for dozens of other walks that will be held in communities throughout the year. The route begins at the State Capitol and continues along scenic Summit Avenue. Participants can choose a distance of 5 km, 10 km, or 20 km and the event is IVV and AVA sanctioned. EAGAN FUN WALK (A Passport to Good Health) The Eagan Parks & Recreation Department in conjunction with Walk Minnesota is promoting walk- ing as part of a healthy lifestyle. On Saturday, May 7, 1988, the second annual Eagan Fun Walk will be held at Trapp Farm Park. A one mile, three mile and five mile route will be offered. Par- ticipants can choose a distance that they feel comfortable with. Everyone who completes their walk will receive a special momento. Registration forms will be avail- able beginning March 12. All ages are encouraged to participate. Children under 12 years must be under the supervision of a parent, guardian or responsible adult. A fee will not be charged; however, par- ticipants are asked to mail in or bring their registration form to Trapp Farm Park on May 7. Passport to Good Health book- lets are also available at the Eagan Municipal Center. The booklet highlights some of Eagan's best walking trails. Happy Walking! RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION SPRING PROGRAM REGISTRATION Saturday, March 12, 1988, from 10:00 A.M. - Noon, is the opening date for in person registration for all spring programs sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Depart- ment. 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 March 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 ser- vice fee will be charged for in- dividual registration cancellations made prior to the start of an activity or its registration deadline. No refunds will be made after registra- tion deadlines or the start of an ac- tivity. RAHN; I...ok> r -------------------------------------------------------- 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 indemnify ; and hold harmless from and against any, and all, liability for any in- ; jury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) ; arising out of, or in any way connected with, his/her participation ; ' in this activity. JUNIOR TENNIS Hey, 4th, 5th or 6th grade BOYS AND GIRLS TUNE UP FOR SUMMER ... TRY OUT SOME OF EAGAN'S NEW TEN- NIS COURTS.... You need not know how to play tennis - you need not own a racket. All you need is curiosity, en- thusiasm and a pair of tennis shoes! LOOK FOR CLINICS TO BE HELD AT THESE COURTS: • Blue CrossBlue Shield Park • O'Leary Park • Ridgecliff Park RECREATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS New New New New New 454-8010 What recreational activities are happening in the City today? What time does the bus leave for the Tots field trip? When does registration begin? Answers to these questions and more are available for you. The recorded message addresses daily recreation announcements: class openings, sports league news and upcoming events. Just call 454-8010 - Be informed of Eagan's Recreation Happenings. --------------------------------------------------------- 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 indemnify ; and hold harmless from and against any, and all, liability for any in- ; jury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) ; arising out of, or in any way connected with, his/her participation ; in this activity. ; L `•'