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Document - Historical information/data - July fourth coloring contest -
• a innetsalnanied in co1Qring. contest • Fiv5.children;' ranging in age -„from. 3 to 10,liave. been named as •.winners - inthe ."Eagan Forever • Green!" children's ,.coloring contest held. during July:;4 FunFest. The .winners al1i.reccived.Target gift :certifiCates for'; their. • winning entries:of. tree drawings. "It's a chance for them to. use their creative skills, and it also . helps . build awareness of • the. tr'e program," said Sherie.. Wallace, whocoordinated the "Eagan Forever'. Green!" • .booth*.Fik-nFes-t,v:lieldat Sky - hill Park • winninv4rawings are • ..expected to93e,.published in an Upcoming Eagancity newslet- ter. Contest.. w.,inners 'were So- Rashad Ken- iedy';,6;;',..Maeketyie4seng, 7; Jordan Lyseng, 9;'• and Anna Finley, 1O.. . k'similar•Cornpetition will be held July 31,duf,ing.EspressFest 1'99;:a.Town. Centre -area. music .andi'.art :festivaL-Proceeds from this event will benefil"Eagan Forever Green!".' The next event'Slated for the tree program" isiSept •25, when 1;700 additional trees'irwill be sold: Theeight-to -10-foot trees will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eagan Civic Arena parking lot and, at Trapp Farm Park: The trees are $30 each. For :more information, call 651-681-4600. July Fourth parade Eagan's July Fourth celebration, "Ruby Red Hot Fourth — 40th Anniversary Celebration," included its annual parade. See Photos, 16A 1 6A July 8 , 2006 THISWEEK e The Eagan High School Marching Band plays for the crowd. 'Ruby Red Hot Fourth' Eagan celebrated Independence Day with its annual July Fourth Funfest. This year's event was called "Ruby Red Hot Fourth — 40th Anniversary Celebration" and featured the city's annual parade. Photos by Rick Orndorf Atr;iiiii., ',ow \� A • Left: Miss Minnesota USA Dottie Cannon waves to the crowd. Right: Hannah and Kaelyn, who will be kindergartners at Tesser- act this fall, toss candy to bystanders. THISWEEK July 7, 2007 1 3A duly 4th FunFest Eagan's annual July 4th--FunFest parade this year celebrated "The Best of Eagan" with floats, fire engines, flags and more. Photos by Rick Orndorf Above: The Eagan High School marching band entertains parade viewers. Right: The parade's Grand Marshal, City Administrator Tom Hedges, and his wife Debbie wave to the crowd. Left: Laura Murphy collects candy at the parade. Above: The Eagan Fire Department's Color Guard. Below left: Eric Toll and son Jake ride a patriotic lawnmower from the Eagan Hardware Hank. Below right: Two of the three new Miss Eagan Queens, Lindsey Taylor and Sarah Lempelius. Not pictured is Melissa McGraw. Eagan Police Officer Danielle Anselment throws candy to bystanders. A al 3 .color, r .d.d u7'11 nr^u IT 4A July 7, 2007 THISWEEK • Senbrs Eagan activities The Eagan Parks -and -Recreation Department sup- ports the following regular senior activities. Unless oth- erwise noted, all activities are heldin the Lone Oak Room of the Eagan Community Center, located at 1501 Cen- tral Parkway. For directions, questions or more..informa- tion, call (651) 675-5500. The following activities are scheduled: - • Monday, July 9: Book Club #2, 10 a.m. • Tuesday, July 10: Book Club .#3, 10 a.m.; Euchre and 500, 1 p.m. • Wednesday, - July 11: L Lone Oak Rockers, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Notable and News- worthy, 10 a.m.; Hand & Foot, 1 p.m.' • • Thursday, July 12: Bridge, 1 p.m. . • •. Friday, July 13: Bingo, 1 p.m. Travel opportunities _ - -Take an adventure this year with Eagan Parks and Recreation and . Sunshine Travel. Trip opportunities include a four -day Heart of America trip in Kansas City in September, a ten-day Sep- tember Amtrak/motorcoach ■ Beat the Fall Rush 10% Discount on all insulation work Free Estimates Budget Insulation Inc. Energy Saving. Specialists Attics - Sidewalls - Vents - Caulking - Soundproofing Air leakage infrared testing For Free Estimate Call - Office 952-890-5253 32 Years www.budgetinsulation.com - Experience STEVE GINKEL Insured & Bonded J ■ ■ reem—CO NSA BEAT. THE NEAT! Call for a free estimate to have a - Ruud air conditioner installed. RUUD • Serving the South Metro since 1982 Family owned & operated 6 PAN WOHLERS ) OUTHHIDE HEATING b AIR CONDITIONING OF APPLE VALLEY v1C. 952-431-7099 6950 W. 146th St., #106, Apple Valley Senior HousingTour Day July 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. The Dakota - County Community Development Agency (CDA) will be hosting open houses at six different• senior housing developments on Tuesday, July 17 -from. I to 5 p.m. Buildings included in the tour are: - - Orchard Square, Apple Valley. _ Eagle Ridge Place, Burnsville Lakeside Pointe, -Eagan . Rivertown Court,Hastings Village Commons, Mendota Heights Haskell Court, West St. Paul The public is cordially invited to participate in the tour.day to learn more about the affordable senior housing options -available in Dakota County. Building -tours will be available. To request a tour map, call the CDA at-(65 I) 675-4435 or visit www.dakotacda.org 7/7.698701R.1234 trip through Washington, D.C., and a five=day trip in October to Our Lady of the Snows. Complete details - for any . of these amazing .travel trips arein brochures available in the Lone Oak Room of the Eagan Community Center or at City Hall. Please con- tact Eagan Parks and Recre- ation, 651-675-5500, to have a brochure mailed to you. Indoor walking Did you know you _ can buy a walking pass.. for the Eagan Community Center? Daily, weekly, and monthly passes are now available for seniors, which will allow you to walk in the morning or af- ternoon inside on the Eagan Community Center track. • For complete information, please visit the front counter of the Eagan Community Center or call 651-675-5550. Ongoing. activities Are youlooking for some thing to do on a regular ba- sis? The Eagan Seniors have a variety -of activities for you to try or lend a helping hand. New people are always wel- come and are quickly feeling like one of the gang. Regular activities include craft projects on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., quilting -is held on the- first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m., Euchre and 500. is every Tuesday at 1 p.m., Bridge is every Thursday at 1 p.m. and -Bingo on,Fridays.at 1 p.m. A Court Whist group meets on the third- Monday . Apple Valley -Villa YOUR COMMUNITY Affiliate of Augustana Care Corporation • Topsoil; Garden Blends j • Decorative Rock • Sand • Pavers • Patio Stone' • • Designer M hes • Boulders & Installation Boulders - JACKSON LANDSCAPE Hydroseeding - . . SUPPLY _ f / r INC. • •-Erosion Control Services1-35 & County Road 46 Lakeville - Open Mon. -Sat. 952-435-6927 • Delivery Available • Stressed, Fried & Exhausted? A warm jade massage soothes_ it• all away Migun has a Class 11 FDA Medical rating. Migun Massage might benefit these conditions: • Diabetes • Asthma • Allergies • Headaches • Sciatica • Acid Reflux • High Blood Pressure • Herniated Disc • and More! Migun.. clinical study. doneatUofCA, Irvine proved Migun massage lowered blood pressure. Come check it out for yourself. BBB 7/7•698378R.123 1 FREE MASSAGE : I Why is it FREE? We want to improve II your health and gain your trust. - I I/ ''^'- f651-688-0582 Eagan 1 I 1 MIGUN `196o(JiFfLakeRaste.,l36 Tu www.Migw1Minnesota.cotti Blood pressure cuff is 'available in store for your use. Marvelous MIGUN JADE THERMAL MASSAGE EAGAN • 651-688-0582 Cliff Lake •Shopping Center . 1960 Cliff Lake Rd., Ste. 136 . (35E & Cliff Rd. around the corner from Target & 2nd Wind) 'www.MigunMinnesota.com of each month at 1 p.m. No experience is necessary. There are also four book clubs that ' are always in- terested in new attendees. You're more than welcome to show up for any of these great -activities in the Lone Oak Room of the .Eagan Community Center. For "more information on any of the activities, simply show up or contact Eagan Parks and Recreation at 651-675- 5500. - - .Great Clips IMAX Theatre Tuesday, July 10, is. Se- nior Citizen Day at the Great Clips IMAX Theatre at the Minnesota Zoo, 12000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. Coffee and refreshments are served beginning at 9 a.m. Treats are provided by Apple Valley Villa. The movie, "Af- rica's Elephant Kingdom," begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $6. per senior. , Questions and reservations: (952) 997-9714 or www.imax. com/minnesota. - • Summerhill goes green Residents at Apple Valley's •Summerhill, a community of 55-plus age active adults that combines the tax benefits and pride of home ownership with the convenience of com- munity living, are doingtheir small part to save money and "go green." 'To date, Summerhill resi- dent' and maintenance man Terry .McKnight has- in- stalled 1,304 Compacf•fluo- rescent (CFL) light bulbs in the three-story building. The cumulative effect is a energy usage reduction. from 96,120 watts to 22,898 "watts. McKnight and his fellow residents expect to see a, sig- nificant energy savings over the next year because of the switch.:Around,85 percent of the bulbs in residents' homes and 100 percent of bulbs. in the common areas have •been changed. The old bulbs have been- donated to Habitat for H umanity. r i i OIL, LUBE & FILTER 9495 INCLUDES FREE MAINTENANCE IINSPECTION! Includes up to 5 quarts premium brandoil and new oil fitter, free chassis tube; check all fluid levels. Most. cars and Tight trucks. Environmental fee I extra. Diesels extra Synthetic oil extra 'Expires 8/15/07. With coupon Not valid with other offers. • i i COMPLETE CAR CARE I AAA Auto I I Service Burnsville Goodyear 1952-882-0455 I 112000 Co. Rd 11 Hwy 13 F. • at Hwy. 13 a c. 7/1.1399103/1.123 GOODfYEAR The Eastview Marching Band shows its horns. budget for 2006-07. Revenue is estimated at $119.47 mil- lion. The budget reflects the board's decision to dip into fund reserves next school year while asking voters for additional levy authority in November. Money from a successful levy referendum would be available in 2007- 08. Spending in the general fund, the district's main op- erating fund, is estimated at $97.39 million, compared with $94.31 million in rev- enue. The budget reflects esti- mated enrollment loss next year of 238 students. It in- cludes a 9.5 percent increase employee medical insurance and spending on improve- ments in programs for gifted and talented students. Teaching and learning expenses command 90.8 per- cent of the budget, according to district figures. Another 4.9 percent will be spent on transportation, and 4.2 per- cent on administration. NNW HYBRIDHEI John Gessner is at burnsville. thisweek@ecm-inc.com. Up to $1,700 cash back Captain Allen Taylor of the Eagan Fire Department shows his true colors from the top of a ladder truck. Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Jazz Funk Dance Line • Yoga • Pilates • Theatre O.©aE1@ n1d G31@30©4GL4l@ 1 20137 Icenic Trail - Dodd & Hwy 50 Tuesday, July 11, 5:30-8pm Wednesday, July 19, 5:30-8pm Thursday, July 27, 5:30-8pm Registration taken at Dodd & Hwy 50 for either studio location. Small Class Sizes 3 Year Olds thru Professional Taught by Professional Instructors SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOPS Registration Available for summer session Session II July 25-August 10 4 Week Ballet Workshop • July 17-August 10 Competition Kickline Workshop Audition for Competition Line • August 3 Intensive Ballet Workshop Classes available in Jazz, Tap, ABThrees, Kinder Moves A Great Way to Try Some New Glasses! Residence of the Lakeville City Ballet Annual Nutcracker Performance Two Convenient Locations 1 mile east of Target Crossroads Plaza Corner of Dodd & Hwy. 50, Dodd and Cedar Lakeville Lakeville, Apple Valley; Farmington & Rosemount (952) 432-7123 Photo by Rick Orndorf g tY' Fourth Funfest the second truck are Eagan City Council Member Peggy Firefighters from the Eagan Fire Departmentap wave to the crowd durin the ci s J y "Ruby Red Hot" Parade. Ridinga photos, see Page 16A. Carlson and her children. For more parade CaII For An Appointment "' 86€ DODGE of Yellowstone Wagon horses pull Zurah Shrine Horsemen. hooded sweatshirt. The second suspect is de- scribed as a black male, about 5 feet 7 inches tall with a me- dium build. He was wearing a baseball hat. The Eagan Police Depart- ment has surveillance video of the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to con- tact the police department at (651) 675-5700. Erin Johnson is at eagan. thisweek@ecrn-inc.com. Levy/from 1A port a $6 million, 10-year levy. Fifty-one percent said they'd support it and 15 per- cent said they'd strongly sup- port it. Sixteen percent were op- posed and 12 percent strong- ly opposed. Budget OK'd Also on June 29, the board . I • • - . jJ T 1` � S) E, Kitchen Supppply, Inc. INSTALL 40 SQQ,FT. OR MORE OF GRANITE r COUNTERTOP AND RECEIVE A FREE I. STAINLESS STEEL SINK (A $500.00 VALUE) II I { Its I IN OFFER EXPIRES EY 31, 2006 • Residential • Commercial • New Construction GRANITE FLOOR TILE 12x12 Starting at $2.19 Natural Granite Countertops Starting at $19.99 per/Sq. Ft. up to $39.99. Many colors to choose from. Vanity Tops Starting at $120 per piece. CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES OR VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Monday -Saturday 9-6; Sunday by appointment .� 1800 E. CIO Road • Butte 10A • Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: (952) 890-9118 Fax: (952) 890-9003 ell: (612) 328-2789 mree011I Members of Boy Scout Troop 455 shoot water at parade spectators. NNW T Combat High HYBRIDHEAT ROPANE & NATURAL GAS costs with a BRYANT ANN► HYBRID HEAT SYSTEM A Bryant High Efficiency (300%) Air Source Heat Pump Combined with a Bryant 94% Efficient Variable Speed Furnace Delivers incredible Heating & Cooling Efficiencies! NGELL A ryanr an. t ffismigiaba200 = AIRE `� NT BOELTER • SUN NEWSPAPERS • A tiny bug that torments healthy ash trees has yet to make .it'to -Eagan, but officials say it's,just a matter of time. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced May 14 the exis- tence of an emerald ash borer infesta- tion in St. Paul.. Nearly 60 trees were infected in and around the St. Anthony Park neighbor- hood in St. Paul by June 1. The state has issued a quarantine In - Hennepin and Ramsey counties, which prohibits trans- porting firewood or any ash timber. There have :be\on no other reported sightings in Minnesota of the small green beetles, which have destroyed countless ash trees elsewhere in the United States, most notably in Michigan. But Eagan City Forester Greg Hove said its not a matter of if the beetle, which was introduced to the United States from Asia in the late 1990s, will make it to Eagan, but when. "The word they use is inevitable," said Hove. "They never thought it would come from the east side of Wisconsin in a half year." The borer larvae are grub or worm- , like and live underneath the bark of ash trees. Trees are killed by the tunneling } of the larvae under the tree's bark. The metallic -green adult beetles are a half -inch long, and are active from May to September. Signs of an emerald ash borer infestation include one -eighth ASH BORER: TO PAGE 8 %tun C Luc- .tt o1 — tit — veag DEB OLDENBURG • SPECIAL TO SUN NEWSPAPERS The Osman Mighty Mites entertain the crowd during the Eagan Funfest parade Saturday, July 4. 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'-'''j';'...'file '..nis atm' • tim. ei' ...the! citY. is- 'Ionking7for peaple' to serve a- '1:::'•-.(;':•,• ,.:-' •;'',:•,.. 1. ,' 3:;',........., 4-, .0,, •., ,-1-,.s ,. ; , . • ,,.. -: task force to determine. needs and uses for the land; The council .,.-: .13ichaictlEnsackof: Eagari.WOif-,a'bItiaribbOn'in , ,a' ..ip:Cary, ....18voliittilia‘rriek-.1.SPaae No;c478 :4`-''..,:, . -.'i V901114. like'• to :sea Members,'Of the-Coniniunity, along. #iili: civic'.,',;.;:'j5'ing'axid ' bnintdocoratiow categOry _frOni Voatarbeinf.., oi.i.agiO, ---''fiatertsiintaent (,:uutut, eilitaaaPealte* . .et ;•-',:F•i:,.',`..'';"-, '.4. ',"'7.'A-:.' '..0 ',,, : '...; aS,': : .'.„. . groups and CitY'.'sta.ft join the task force They will pre§ont,thair;"/,';, :American, Museum's :1900'.$Ptional.:,Eihibition Of.NVOOdr:ari,riiiru '-',.'ff.,-„,,;..:,. ..,----i..?.‘1.;,.,:f:., :•;..".,:4-, .,:,,--.i..,,i••,,e.,,,t,-.,:.•,., dings:fa thaCotincil in.rind,OCtObar. ',' • '1','-; :, ,.. • ....., .:,..,• ' , ,"' '...7,..'::'.."‘..:''...';'tlia.,Ncirivegian'tradition, !sponsorect;,....byisrieCorahcOninipiiitj a4Pe4YPCA'Ot„8.,!.99,9jzqgfilb 4!4;!Nt.e.. , For 'more information:. on servineoiriha task fort*, •Oils.tat;.'...,... !First:14atiarkal Bank during Nordic:.FesC A llaili ..„: i• . 2,ryfit,!. OaliniFoOte.nt CitY.lialt at 651-601-4604: ,:,:::`''.' :';', :`,i“.'::::4.;`.2-;...,:.7.?..';j&irntilecPration'.P4riii?'0 Et*teki.,tbe -!:011.m.r1?104:?il;':-..i.: ' ,,i-,i'l. cif.itsigriatOfuncIpOptginkabpi4f$0inilliOn. This itioneyis , ''Josepk, Pelikan of Rosemount 18 the . grand . prize winner, ofU. •• • available forrenewal and repaiiprqjectsthat weren't originally bud-'_;,, :Bank's•Homa Equity Line* of Crediesweepstalies:Pelikan W116.466' :1 i,;•‘. ' • : • ; • • .•,•, i • • ••• ° • J. „ •• , • 34'tg.t. val area may•become a r • 'r ; f", , • • ; • By Jodi L. Wallin- . . • •:' '' ' ° °'; She outlined her Vision °for the s4n*PaP9, ••••,• - • • Because Duke Realty already site in the inenio dated Aug. 4 after - ••• • ' ,t1. ^ has a contract for purchase the the Aug. 3 City Connell meeting With few available large tracta •i; land, the city is 'feeling pressure to discuss discuss the issue. . • land ; left m Eagan th aty w pwire.qujclOy on any plans it has to - "Eagan is only just now starting:, loolung at purchasing about 4Q °•°!'!,,p,ttre.hase`a portion of the propertyZ!' toCreategOodeonuniinity es of PclevatoPe4 many Ottiiir '80 acreeare she wrote: ,'We now have several lietablish;a:Cent.ral:feStiVtAl and there left that would lend them •.•,?,:new ?visite through the Convention area: selves to • this type•,of aCtivity 7"' anci•Vlsitor's Bureau and •Plipre,as'The ... people vice Aaii.p.ott*°Mvaiory - • ofEagan 'aYing!!L 'ParkiPgr 4.4k:ed Barbara `l'hwOr'..".17.rtshiseg'exo'pr-ead concern that growing ucceSefully 7J !ij oi,itfor aLfesti,;,41:4,f#, •and , ‘. cieetioti ..°f4u1' YdkinFes• t 0—t attAlifirewdanceAbout orks:. the Pf4ggitC.ot.litidn.wesoThese Itt;Pelef Pareele and P•theamonnt oflan h8914,,,,4Crran/ adjacentways They are rare In ds- are unsucceaaful yi,eded41:. do have enough PP403..,1 6:7;051100 Miirtin'uffice8 wentvouse a•coniniunity. aenter, bAncQ.1: for!' decent fireworks Awada Hojuwever STI°;$,$•;;-.0.h01 sand any other for recen ° • -fufure Nrote. • e are town 64... we °°'•,'iracted for.,purch i!•BEH:Rfth13 land ,-..!:1„-tions, .Johrteori`said the7991(1b9 better and;;the.7. city expansion problem the city, .ehouldtize. Ih'thein to see if.6-40,acre not purchase enough land now.,;:41:;;; of dung it it is done nett . fipMpturinise is feasible; ..5:Il'itere won't be any planii,tUgn 'AWada further outlined nearly ,'•'Wes'sliould!Mnveforwai41:•endi.l•c"the futtuei," she said. !:-'• •, :20 reasons why now is, the time", design around this `..noW,7:said4p.--., In planning for the uses of —including the fact the Mild'will Mayor pat:Aviachi, !!We've;:le..tiniadlt link the Eagsn'Athletic Asiocii?!.be gone soon, the economy 18 good 117„ft:Ompastexnenoosthattheree „don decided to hold:baekon.ranr:;-;now the city* can .?afford the pur never euggestionnMiltheoutetnnenten5,1,:"chitse; and the building Of the nng At a special council meetmg eit'.12•:',.:$8P.9 million bond,referendiun ui roadditonglithet area will able to 'Dietrief.06;•iyhiah',.•OOyartigba,,,deaiiraert around .the needs of velepi:a feasibihty study on the Rosemount pp1e.-Yallewfitild4lhe site lilt is purchased now • land hi addition, a task force i Eagan miap:aeen. That•:refOrep- pOt'everythindini-', being 'to; help;det;eirine:%!.;.5.cliun incltidei'inoneY for fittlAitiOne'.5',OnePlnce,s0 that the public knows andnaenti the gym facihtaes arsupporteiath whee t.co..`iii„ind What it is " she priority ; of 4het:g-g•letic (also known as wrote We need to, create things MU* tlinfCe its goal rita/dpgiTyV4-...',hles); and an additional iee'erenn'..T.,:-,Olicfl create cen*mity We need - .14MVMst!'spring,ithe the Eagan Rotary to tulfill.'otir needs ". as the eighth!, fdrMingie'cornintinity::,srea;'Withl11'.,Chib'hai.-heeri'°-tOlkirtg:ehoiit a ;arge4city ia the itate.!;,, ;•-t bandsheUa comnuwtycenterand band shell for years and las been: '• The funding je of concern to 'foi"fireiyOrkSii hits beea the gathering funds for it The!naturel, source of ntense?OnVerVittinn,R,",.'slOpe of the land:inOne area lends There There are three 'hake. options for suicethelandwentonsale itselfto a haein,thitt wouldbe a Ptirchasing the land: use. Conunu:., s junto start on good place forlfiich a factht said n4.1overitinent Fund iu3a gener.. 1?0hPigtacTes bem dedicatedto Ken Vraa;.4Parlia *el Recreation !;4•1'. al .Obligation bond's, :or use money ecitybyliiir"Qtirliknsaid;°7hieZ director' •:" ' ;* : from the Undesignated ' portion of The Prni349(fcommunity'ceti the general fund. • - inVestinent!!' ter, would also' honee a sonicircen;',,°%:‘,,°.;. The..,Catatnunit-y Investment idea•Of'ir:pennaa tIlt;;F•en Aialanee. Of about ; $1 ly fpc4itocifeatii;ar area his thee,'g ed in Eagan the senior7popula-.. mil lion, most of which ear: •.,ef the Parks anti•:•Recre:. tion.4;01-Amiss to grow.. NearlTall,x,'"q2:-Marked for aneWgenerathrat te anOn'IDepartinent and the Ettgaii..;?„ the senior housing in the city is lo- 'Municipal Center Campus: • Convention and and -Visitoes'Ittireenicated general obligation bond ref '.additk9)349 the council Awada. 4, , ,-,-,:,••1--;Y:•1;erendturt: could' be , used; but -be- •. There AB noth g for thatage cause there is already a surplus in e-Shernefer ode festiiidd,'!!,itaiit'Argrinip In terms cif recreational and ,•!..-.Q:thi city's budget the Owned does- '.5inve.t;ecntitie:'cfirenter'nf,0„,:t•ttocAttlinat,ion opportunities n't want to look at e bondreferen ortiinactpl We 0801•1101ecPcf2ikte.i,,,,?k,,intoglio,r. ?44*..ff8S!Pfl' FESTIVA41?,10:1ag . • est task force joins tTorttQ acquire land:......... '.:-:;:::-,',:',:::•:::',:,; --,.::::::::::::::.:;!':':::•*;•.2.i:1,...; ::.. ,,ii.?•..:;-1',S '. By 4ocli L. Wallin'7::14: : !-.:1...;,:6 'sail-ie $10,000. for fireworks:fer ...,-; 18 Newipapers the past 10 years If higher aen- s could that e., fired,' at Mon.93 The'•EagenA.FOUrth of :,Iniclk;,ty euld'onl ' nsi.1 ' - 4tejl • "'. FunFest was not as successas ',?•Offirew. OrkEiY t!,':'''',•:;:',92::-.'•;'',.'.,'7:'..7.,°,,,, . officals -might have aiked;', and•Ot°, :The maintopic ,,,....r,,:ka.tfc3c; jit;ter!)e-plizep:robeih_yisiiiri.:f.'.1e.,Cmit(a<4,kiirb‘,.i::,'!:iy!eyF'r'...viiid't..1:1e 00'of141j'di'irtorthije'...` e ?cYj heecr7 i t i7.v.tree- '. are ri director tntl said Ann Zi'l 'ea . Eagan ,::: I''... acquisition „v-'71!V / .4.. ' 1 ):i we irr n n ; l;a i ii builtleirliani9i t'r';hr:a. 3 ISIofi)!I iit it:c S,.:ii 4iiP;: stinels iaali e se' . 74 4.Convillen,ticiit and.y,iiiii;eii Bureau. -.-.:-, for theni,7`aiiidttil'.1' ...o c.' way; suchti:11Kti141.alikel°684,thwe.,,.." •arY..".ear•:•; **.i.!!!4-,'•,:...1;ort;iie..:It'Sthe'Ine'. ice:::r:iih,:.....'1`.°7-..' chase ° a permanent' ''.. -...., fiutthere. is a pro Posai torpur,'.'h,iierty" that- lends ittielfSi '131i9t.'''' ..,,festival .rit.e ;1'. - itp.1° mints. O that may' S116;4. ate';some of the,- :;', amounts ' 4Ye .:41 6 , s 0 fe pp ae"ork ip" l e;:• available tvhid. !i ii in i e;:i;i1:1;:- i. A.L , problems: A 40-acie eitionear;'';',t '',': Other issues ° addressed were pilot Knob may 'be the: aniwer!:11' r7 the lack of marehin bands en.' ,...-fo-r 449:d, i ff.' 411:, t Ms,. associated -....,-,:-:,°, the .funds needed f...'g' • ..-• • • 4' 1.trith ''41: eirer,-"mOyiaif:'Venue.,4',,.4.".iartiCipitiCorT; iTht7j4iret:"Cri911iOn*!4-: parking problems' and:a lack af.::',:=2.;:_•orol apace for aerial• fireworks •'and the overall of r,i_•,:.: 1-foever, additional.Ttiri:aliiki: ; • • '....4..! , r,,,f,;;:,...:1-,!,!!,'ipation •:theliiieer:aitenclanee:to the heat • cEilrbin'at•Pilit4ed some of rnay be needed to make the fire-?' ho Workiliiiire,s4ccesofliIP '''' ' ''' s'.. C.3.!..;;:0C!Iee-8tE4---d i Fourth td116:61.gr4ualpYh:;i1:1680e ,.•:,,, ThaA,..:.,.!.o_ttith_ ,,..'of',,h4:taait'','fOrCe,...2-,t.'Corniiini ' also changing, 1) -:, key dorit: like Our "corniVal:!. °.-!. comings -of Mies Year'ePtriFesecY'''''•31its- 2i-cf!... "t PIO W• '4°P) ch§cu48tlanaYiland;!;,-,„' •:! "T tY are • al)gillg* e ll 4c9n049n.PraPtisalind.theShOrO`g4 • '' A s 1 7FFir BP):ne reason 'we don't eenvet'&4-).:nent,-.,pitri:dTa!i'iesin451!iewoentrie'kil.t(el,itilii°' have fireworks' anyniare,t WTI ti,t great she said Blit loakirliair... ed•MirgoDsiinSi; a meirient nototi14;,1, the higgel saidpiatuiet,Ishe; , ,. changing We oen't.,-, tu es, are e " • - " • - ' .tiie ooforcebut invited- ••=i1 11 • ci?ne;iiia....lii6, are grotiiid4,:iitiixr.pttItern',te'cciine ant?i.ft°,,?-,...f•,t1• , t.nd the ineetutite*lice heV:iiV'' _ 1;tycelebration,fiVai•YpOr to: Yeat;11nit'r relocation : of :tha JL ginitt task. ' ''• .7 awt fire aerial wcirks)::,..-7.-.. -..;',• ;A C if, other. citiee-can'do this,'%I: e.' .,,.thought to belt Contributing.fitctne"' don!.t,tuideratitneWhfrEti 'i'• 3-1,!-:•- :iThp cOnstant,: ' . .ait't do this" Danner said:-: , task force members iaicf:./qOat. !,,,n,,.,:,t9 P,PPIc ilOt ithositingliftiere t4o;--, 44 . °°-,. said: they wee iATfgygf:of iiciiiciirzi: ?:* fif4 That Margo hi silihg;!she ' .:;aetaliiiie in!' said Peggy Carl .,, g the ' lariO.''for4 j3eitnittiti san, •ii member of the CityCo --"""' in cil.'"I'ye heard it f _...„.,, ,_.• ,..„ or years. _ : ...''''', '' ,!',r-tti.' • ii? . . - . ... ''- . !•T,‘.r.t1.4i_oMelo4tlie'Celehriltion:P it °One,yeaeonlifOltioktol:ii 6 • e .,,,-stod JOkirrWjfianhtfre, tiiakfaree •,• Federal state regulatierta .' ' 'atti:.:',,s, 'quire 100feet Ofuninhabited-.:1;1:e* be37.4:47:-i'rrisheniolled°1'1;413h 1 any • of ..,the • FunFest t shoot the higher:aernil °des leye,.7.zin cc for. each inch of • - itrelkKnigh0 nfRoluinbith,.-, -'' '•:'' - . - as . 14,13re(11:l..741a)uir7•.Cttiotisdti.7.Th ,Jiii:fy.el:uitu. n'etiri:'•6:4S:hnc:jeeafii:19iciie fisa:eaPldstce..,',etiisit.::;,i,...;;p11,4!;rw77:.".,.ri..n.:1!e”-'°,176.;.:Ia81- -13::::Eilfnota.rei;tst::;.be!e:Yolia.wes:tand 74:1;1:-.;: not large enOugti';,Tite'otheriiiiine (.::'4- .' Af''..th '-''P';."e;11— ' . • osed siiiihed ;t.,,Lork. ii 0-s• . - _ • g ennonm Lt-AN c-Lcsno.a 4uQcthrir, :ieo i Funfest draws crowds Residents celebrate holiday in town Special to the Sun -Current Judging by the throng of peo- ple along the Eagan Funfest pa- rade route and at the festival grounds on July '4, residents chose to celebrate Independence Day in town this year. A mid -week holiday was one factor. Mother Nature helped by providing perfect weather for the street dance Tuesday night and hunting for the• Old Navy Funfest Medallion. . Jim and Kim Winter of Eagan, along with two of their three daughters, attended the Funfest and read clues posted for the Old Navy Funfest Medallion Hunt. By the first clue, they figured that it must have been hidden at Trapp Farm 'Park, near their home. "The high wires go right over us," Kim Winter said. watching .a -.parade;. attending,,•A•,.,e,•,•,,•__ ,...•;.FEST: To, Page.19A . , Girl. S.couts,march,.in,,Eagan's, Fourth, of July parad David Eyestone/Sun Newspapers •4tS-Inchhlowei ueLrk rV• ••, For the past 163 years,,John Deere has held the highest standards of honesty, quality, and commitment to the customer. Stop in to your local John Deere dealer to see for yourself our time tested reliability. You'll find that our standards haven't changed much over the years. Ask about easy financing options at your participating dealer today. www.JohnDeere.com NOTHING• R-UNS.,,LIKE A. DEERE® • SUE111 Iirei that WEEKEND FREEDOM LAWN & GARDE `See dealer for details. 12444 SOUTH HIGHWAY 13 • SAVAGE, MN 55378 • (952) 890-9242 c -, From Page lA. • - So at about 5:30 p.m. July 4, they drove to the park and began searching. They kicked a block of wood under a bench and discovered the medallion stuck in a carved out hole of the wood. The Winter family drove immediately back to the festival to claim their prize. Old Navy representatives presented the family with a check for $250, which will be used toward the purchase of a new family computer. In addition, they received Old Navy cooler, T-shirt and stuffed an- im anal.. Last year's Funfest Spelling Bee cham- * pion, Andrea Nelson -of- Eagan; was again :- victorious. Nelson competed against 23 challengers. She was -awarded a trophy and dictionary after correctly spelling "magnanimous." Second -Place honors went to Scott Kinsey of Eagan, and the third -place finisher was Carol Starner of Burnsville. Thousands lined Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob Roads to watch about 100 pa- rade units in the 33th annual Eagan Lions Club Funfest Parade. The parade began at Blue Cross Road and Yankee Doodle and ended at Eagan's new Central Park., Pilot Knob and High Site Drive. Lions Club awarded cash prizes to the first-, second- and third -place win- ners in several categories. na rentaLnotification. Valley Cadet Squadron Civil.Air;l?atrol„7.- 9=p.r ,Burnsville, City. Hall, 1,00,.Civic,Center Pa_ rkway1_ Information }952 894 7220 ` Govemment r• Apple Valley City Council 8,p m ,DCtty Hall, r1400 Cedair Ave Information 952 953 2500 Miscellaneous ""'Corriiiiiinityiiieal 5`30=6:1`5'p'.m ;free"meat"-'•• "'provided,. Christ -Church,• 12925:Johnny. Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Information 952-454'- for seniors, single families and families who . ,g777: need to stretch their food dollars Mt CalvaryMOMS Club;'Eagan. West national support Lutheran Church;:.3930 Rahn Road .Eagan. -In--. ,.:group for all at-home moms; including those who formation: 651 ;45423'44'. ,;_ work part time or in theirr.�own homes, call 651- La Leche .League of Apple Valley. support• 683-0956 for information as to time, location and group, 7 p.m. Information:952 882 9073 (Anne directions. Marie) or.952-423-5695 (Patti). ' Rotary -Apple Valley, breakfast and meeting, Peaceful Moments, on going support group 7 a.m., Old Chicago Conference Center, 14998 for persons living with chronic pam and/or'illness, Glazier Ave., Apple Valley. Information: 952-432- 7 to 9..p.m., group is facilitated by the Rev. Lisa 2001. • - Watson of Spirit of Life and a hospital chaplain, Toastmasters, Riverbluffers, 7:30 a.m., Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, 14401: Pilot Cenex Land 0' Lakes building. Information: 952 Knob Road, Apple Valley. Information: 952-423- 686 9529. 2212• Velvet Tones, sponsored by District 196 =�--Wednes Clubs ,rr.,y.; ,:,re•, 3r Burnsville/Apple Valley F4glow, Communi- ty Lighthouse forWomen,'international-aiid in- terdenominational, 9:15 a.m., free child care www.mnSun.com David Eyestone/Sun Newspapers A doggone good time Eagan Fire Departments mascot waves to the crowd at Eagan's Fourth of July parade. Look inside this issue for clFlu newspapers 750 2 Sections Newsstand Volume 26 Number 27 District 196 names finance director Mark Stotts, di- rector of fi- nance and operations for the Al- bert Lea area schools since 1994, will be- come the new director of fi- nance for District 196. He will begin his duties on Monday, July 30. Stotts is filling the posi- tion vacated by former di- rector of finance Gene VanOverbeke, who recent- ly left District 196 to re- �Wy 4 /� but/on winners t announce h ndreds of dollars were given away during the Eagan Fourth of July Funfest ,. Winners were' chosen from among those who have pur- chased a $1 Eagan Silver An- niversary Button. Each button K is numbered and weekly draw- N ings are held. Major prizes are S awarded during events held Dthroughout the year in Eagan. M ,The winners are all from .Ea- W gan unless otherwise specified: tis • Mark Paulus, a $225 gold and Mickey Mouse watch; • Cheryl Prohofsk , Ga one Hei supply of car washes; -years; Sou ou • Kathi Cooley, anniversary F logo t-shirt; • Alyson Coleman, Sue Hawes and Sandra Nolan, glass candy dishes etched with the anniversary 'logo; • Camp Snoopy Ride tickets 4-pack: Anna Finley, Landon Larch and Carolyn Warweg; • Anne Nelson, picnic kit; • Christie Zuehlke, beach ball; Eagan anniversary from J.uly4Funfes More than 25 prizes totaling u . • Daniel Gries, stadium cush-. ion; .• •$10 Old Navy•_gift certifu cates: Peter Boon, Isaac • Coleman, Rich Coomer, Jor- dan Curfman, Jon Dale, Na- . Hammer, Karen Hillberg, athy Kelson, Larry Kroop, ick Larch, Karen Martin, . ubha Rajana, Don .Sauna, ave Stovall, Nancy Strom, aynard Tourtillott, • Brandon. adell; Sandra Davis 'and Cur - Fox of Burnsville; Phyllis Pat Lenagh of Farmington;. ry Martin of Inver Grove ghts and Martha Nichols of th St. Paul. uture drawings will be held' at Espressfest '99, July 30-31, and at the. Aug. 28 Onion Fes- tival and Benefit Concert, fea- turing "Blush" and "Take 5." Buttons can be purchased at many Eagan businesses. For' more information on silver an: niversary events, call the gan Convention and • Visitors Bureau at 651-452-4188. nu .42_,tc.. 6 —zit-Z 9 ,uoies fea uresgames, ooil, Festival will have largestmusic fireworks show in the Twin Cities, organizers say by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS Eagan's annual July 4th Funfest is set td deliver a star-spangled celebra- Doodle and north on tion this Independence Day with a Central Parkway to fin - multi -day festival and the largest fire- ish at the Eagan Com- works display in the Twin Cities. munity Center. The festival kicks off on Thursday, The • theme of this July 2, with the Miss Eagan Funfest year's parade, which will Ambassador Coronation at 7:30 p.m. feature about 100 floats, in the Oaks Banquet Room of the is "Summer Under the Eagan Community Center. Stars and Stripes." Friday, July 3, will feature a carni- The grand marshal val and food booths open from 4 p.m. of this year's parade to midnight. The carnival this year is newly crowned Miss will feature some new rides at the re- Minnesota Brooke Kil- • quest of residents, said Brent Cory, garriff, an Eagan resi- executive director of the Eagan Con- dent. vention and Visitors Bureau and Fun-. Captain C. Breeze, fest Committee member. the mascot for Cascade A free Texas Hold 'em Tournament • Bay, will also serve as a will be held from 6 to 10 p.m., and the grand marshal Funfest concert will feature Sweet Si and ren from 7 to 11 � The carnival p.m. food booths will open, at noon July The annual Furifest parade wilfbe- 4; and the day's celebration •will also gin at 1.0 a.m. Saturday, July 4. The pa- include a classic car show, the Brain rade will begin at Yankee Doodle and Freeze Contest, children's' games, a Blue Cross roads, head east on Yankee Mad Science Lab with a mineral hunt, MI EAGANJULY4TH UNFFEST ``.�,yAc .� '' The;follow><ngact>«><heswi: eatured a T Yam' on Saturdayf Parade 10' a m from .Yankee Doodle and`Blue • Cariuval and FoodtVendors `Noon to midnights. • Royal Brain Freeze "Contest `'1'" .m. • Childreu's Games: 12 30 to1:30 p.m s4 r . Mad,Science Lab: 1 30 to 2 30 p.m. Car Show: Noon to 5 p m:: • American Red Cross bl•ood drive:-2 "to 7 p.m...:- • Underwater. Adventures;'2:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Pat Peare Dance'Studio: 3 to 3:15 p.m. • Texas Hold, `em Tournament: 6 to 10 p.m. • The Penguins' concert: 6:30 to 7:30p m • The Dweebs concert: 8 p.m. to midnight- V; • Fireworks Display -10 p.m. '` . and sharks from Underwater Adven- tures that attendees can pet. A free Texas Hold 'em Tournament will be held from 6 to 10 p.m., perfor- See Funfest, 8A �11uCe welx, 6. - 2, 0 9 unfest/from [ mances by Pat Peare School of Dance will be atthe.Rd- tary Band`'Shell from 4 to 530 p.m:and for.the-,first time this' year, the°Anerican Red Cross'will hold a blood drive at . the `";Community Center from 2 to;7:p.m. The Penguins will per- form 'froin 6:30, to 7:30, fol- lowed by.the Dweebs from 8 p.m. to midnight. And;. of course, the cel- ebration would not be com- plete without the fireworks finale on the evening of July 4. "It is the largest in the Twin Cities," Cory said, adding that it's put on by 11637 KENNELLY CIRCLE • BURNSVILLE FREE'32" FLAT SCREEN TV $ 6 - MONTHS' ASSOCIATION•DUES PAID! mmo slate 2.11R; 2 BA townhome! Fresh paint, fireplace, private pond setting! Must see! $144,900 Patty/Remax 612.203.0519 the same ' people who do fireworks for Taste of Min- nesota. Participants are encour- aged to bring seating or a blanket for fireworks view- ing. Tickets to the carnival can be purchased in ad- vance at retailers around the city as well as. at Eagan City Hall and the Community Center, Cory said. A complete schedule of events is available at www. eaganfunfest. org. Erin Johnson is at eagan. thisweek@eon-in c. coin. All dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportun; -- Crowned/from lA without using instruments,' she said. "For instance, we all learned Ahe alphabet through singing, Singing .can be a great teaching tool, and learn- ing songs can help children better understand math and other subjects, she said. While she would like to be a music teacher by day, she hasn't given up dreams of being a performer. She said she's already ex- cited about the opportuni- ties she will get' to perform as Miss Minnesota, includ- ing singing the National Anthem at a Twins game July 12. She will also perform during the talent portion of the Miss America pageant, and she's still searching for the right song. She sang Queen's `Some- body to Love" during. athe , state pageant, but the Miss America pa eant lids a tune P g.. limit of .9.0seconds t " It's really Yabout find mg =,the perfect 'song+ that showcases you the best," she Kilgarriff�'will be busy between now .and'January prepping forr'the'''big pag- eant and fulfilling her duties as Miss Mtnesotas' Slie has also volunteered aeGillette Ghildren'S Hospr- tal°far the past year, and- "she raised about $1,000,,for .the Children's Miracle NetWork ' to enter.the pageant. She Will now be traveling around the state making ap- pearances, including one as grand .marshal of Eagan's July 4 Funfest parade. Kilgarriff worked out an arrangement with her school to take a semester off this fall, which may get extended if she wins Miss America. Which, by the way, she really hopes to do, noting that Minnesota hasn't pro- duced a Miss America since Gretchen Carlson in 1989. Kilgarriff actually at- tended the Miss America pageant. in Las Vegas last year as an audience mem- ber. The experience made quite an impact on her, she said. "I just got chills when I walked in and .saw, the Miss. America:stage,".she stillK :hasn't, hit me that I'n going to -be competing on, that;stage" M ' Kilgarriffsaid she would r;. rfi. love,it if; ,her hometown would send ,supporters to` the pageant'. r n Book your flight Vegas, ;' she.said ".het's ,get the $vyhole city of. Eagan .to;: come alongfor the cheering .` section.'.' Erant'°Johnsons is at lea thtsweek@ecin inc coin:= rf clift CALM/at 06-u-zoo In the Community, With the Community, For the Community www.mnSun.com—Thursday, June 25, 2009 -Apple Valley, Rosemount & Eagan Sun -Current 17 ..,._ .................. Th a rsday`Ju ly<'';v 7 30 p m.;::;M ss Eagan €unfelt Ambassador:: Coronation: 30pm Oaks'.Roin►n'_ ` ` Gnrnmarrl ty.:.Center::<<�::::;, <=Frida Ju 3` 4 p m midnight Carn yal a..nd<;vendors° 6-10=p m - Free Texas Hold;e€n tournament :::ii1,p.m Concert==fea urin :tweet Siren;<' Saturda � Jul -;< - . . 10 arm__Eagan?sJuty.4tti-Funfest Parade Yankee_©oodleRoad & Central Parkwe Noon-m dnigfit: Carnival and`vendors; ., Noon-5,p.m Gar show'at the pavilion 12 30- 30 p m Childrens Fu felt .Ganes : 1 p.m.::Royal BramiFreeze Contest 130.-2 30 p, m.: Mad Seience:t aB ;7: .m : Red .CrassBlood'°Drive 3Q: 4 30 p; m.: U iderwater Adventures; ii... ,. urn.:;S a -5• 3© p.m Pat"P 4Te:]: e :e..S,chaalaftiance``,`';; 6-10 p.m.:.FreemTexas Hold'em<to rnamerit` .: 6 30 7:30 p m Concert featuring The Pengetns (jazz fusion .arid funk} '`- p m -midnight Concert featuring The Dweebs rti ::Fireworks r ; _: = :.'4'54.;; Funfest FROM PAGE 1 gram featuring exotic sea animals is another new event from last year that will also be back again 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday. "We did that last year and the kids really enjoyed it," said Seelig. "We're trying to get more stuff for the kids." Part of the Saturday afternoon sched- ule also includes a Mad Science Lab and other children's games. Card sharks will again be able to try COMMUNITY NOTES Zoo now smoke free Lighting up at the Minnesota Zoo is no longer allowed. Citing health concerns and the need for a cleaner environment, the zoo in Apple Valley began banning smoking on its premises June 20. The Minnesota Zoo previously prohibited smoking inside buildings, but allowed smoking outdoors. The new policy allows smoking onlyin the main parking lots. their luck and call bluffs at free Texas Hold 'Ern Tournaments both Friday and Saturday night. Both nights also feature live entertainment with Sweet Siren performing Friday and The Penguins and The Dweebs performing Saturday. Those looking to do a little good while having their fun can donate blood at the Red Cross Bloodmobile 2-7 p.m. Saturday. Saturday's events will begin and end in traditional fashion. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and starts at Yankee Doodle Road and ends on Central Parkway at the Community Center. The day ends with a July 4 fireworks display at 10 p.m. Even with the economy struggling, Seelig said participation and interest in this year's festival is as strong as ever. He's received 108 entries to the parade a couple weeks before the event, which is on the high side compared to other years. "I thought that was going to be low, the way the economy is," he said. "People may be stayingcloser to home this year and we'd love to have them out." For more information, visit www.eaganfunfest.org. 0(0-,2-1- jai Eagan, AV plan events during week o Fireworks slated around metro area By Joshua Nichols 'Sun Newspapers Many of the old favorites will return for Eagan's 2001 July 4th Funfest, but there will be one major change. Eagan's new Central Park will play host to the annual event forthe first tithe and vis- itors will get a chance to look at what the park and its community center will look like. "The city will have large boards on the grounds with a schematic of the design for the community center and drawings of the whole park site," City Administrator Tom Hedges said; "That way residents can envi- sion what the park around them will one day look like." . In addition, visitors during the. July 1-4 event .will be able • to see the newly trans- ... planted "Grandfather Tree," a 40-foot-tall; bur oak tree that was moved near the site of the future community center earlier this month, Hedges said. The city. will have a groundbreaking'cer- emony for the community center just before_ the fireworks display on July 4. The festival will begin with carnival rides on Sunday, July 1, that will run from noon to midnight each day. Midwest Rides will Oper- ate the rides with advance discount tickets available at Eagan Floral, 1280 Town.Cen- tre Drive; Clark Chiropractic, 1260 Yankee Doodle Road; and at the Eagan Visitora,Bu- reau 1474 Yankee Doodle Road. ; • Carnival rides will continue Monday, July 2, with other events joining them start- ingTuesday, July 3. Old .Navy.is sponsoring a medallion hunt with'.$250 in prize: money. Clueswill be posted at. the Old Navy St�re 1263-Promenade Place, in Eagan on.July 2 and 3 and at the festival grounds July 4 The medallion search will officially, begin at noon July 4, following the parade.: The events :beginning 'July3 include food and games booths opening at:.4. p.m. with a street dance from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The. Chace Roberts. Band will.: perform at the street dance, which is sponsored by the Eagan Lions Club. Performances on July 4 include the Pat Peare Dancers from 7 to 8 p.m. and Atomickids Performance Group at 8:30 p.m. and leading into the. grand fireworks display. FUN: To Page 13A www.mnSun.com Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesday, June 27, 2001 13A Fun From Page 1A Other events over the course of July 4 will include turtle races, bingo games, ball toss, and other games throughout the day, an adult spelling bee at 2 p.m., and puppet shows at 2:30, 4 and 6 p.m. To reg- ister for the spelling bee, contact Ray Wade at 651-454-33V The highlights of the festival will be the parade, which will feature a new route leading to the Central Park, and the fireworks. The parade begins at the intersection of Blue Cross Road and Yan- kee Doodle Road at 10 a.m. It will move east on Yankee Doodle, turning north on Pilot Knob to the park's east entrance. Traffic will be temporarily closed on Yan- kee Doodle and portions of Pilot Knob during the parade. The theme of the parade will be "Mil- lennium Dream" and entrants can re- ceive cash prizes in several categories. Late entries may call the Eagan Visitors Bureau at 651-452-4188 to register. Chil- dren who would like to ride their bicycles in the parade can meet at 9 a.m. at the start of the parade. Old Navy will supply bike decorating kits and bike parade su- pervision. The fireworks, which will be the first aerial fireworks in the Funfest's history, will begin at dusk in the Central Park. In previous years at Skyhill Park the fire- works were limited to a ground fireworks display because of limited space. The space at Central Park allows the city to stage a more elaborate display than in the past. For more information about Funfest activities, call the Eagan Visitors Bureau at 651-452-4188 or visit the Web site at www.eaganmn.com and click on festivals icon. Apple Valley The city of Apple Valley will celebrate its 35th annual Freedom Days June 29- July 4. The six -day event begins Friday, June 29, with a Dancin' & Cruisin' night with more than 100 classic automobiles on dis- play at Rascals' on 147th Street. Saturday, June 30, will feature the Battle of the Bands at the Teen Center, 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Local teen bands will compete, beginning at 2 p.m. Bands will play until 10 p.m. Sunday, July 1, is the annual gala night for seniors with the sounds of the Dixieland Trio and the Summer Pops. The concert will be at Apple Valley High School. Call the community center for ticket information. Monday, July 2, will feature a golf tournament at Valleywood Golf Course. Today will also feature the first Freedom Days Junior Tennis Tournament. Call the community center for registration infor- mation, 952-953-2366. Tuesday, July 3, beginning at 5 p.m. is Family Fun Night at the Apple Valley Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road. Featured will be a root beer float social, a parade, clowns, Big Wheel races, Teddy Bear Band, a baby crawl race and more. The annual Fourth of July Fun Runs will be at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, be- ginning at Hayes Community Center. Planned are two-mile and five -mile races through the streets of Apple Val- ley. Cost is $4 if registered by the dead- line of June 29, or $6 after that date. A race T-shirt may be purchased for $8 at the races. Age categories include: 14 and under, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-57 years and 58 and older. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age group, to both male and female competitors. Registrations may be dropped off at Hayes Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road, or mail your registration to Apple Valley City Hall, 14200 Cedar Ave., Apple Valley, MN 55124. Checks may be made payable to the city of Apple Valley. Information: 952-953- 2300. The annual 4th of July parade be- gins at 1 p.m., starting at Pennock Av- enue and Fireside Lane and ending at Apple Valley High School. More than 100 units will be in the spotlight this year. Prior to the fireworks display, live music is planned at Johnny Cake Ridge Park, 140th and Johnny Cake Ridge Road, beginning at 5 p.m. The Rock Hounds will play music from the '50s and '60s. Information: 952-953-2300. NEWS BRIEF STOP to remove Common Buckthorn Stewards To Our Parks (STOP) will be removing Common Buckthorn from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30, at Ter- race Oaks Park. Restoration of an oak sa- vannah is the purpose of this work. Meet at the Chalet at Terrace Oaks Park West on County Road 11 in Burnsville. Information: 952-894-6145 (Jeff). or rates and information, caCC 952-392-6875 I ( It( EAGAN'S July 4th FUNFEST Certificate of Appreciation This certificate of appreciation is presented to: City of Eagan I ( EAGAN'S July 4th FYNFEST In recognition of the outstanding support for Eagan's 2007 4th of July Funfest celebration. The Fourth of July celebration could not happen without the support and generosity of the local private and business communities. On behalf of Eagan's 4th of July Funfest committee, Thank You for your Support! • • FO StaG1 5,, ead UPC 10330 No. 153L HASTI" N • • • Eagan July 4th Funfest celebrates Independence Day with the 2003 theme "Freedom Rocks" July 3-6 Location: Eagan festival grounds and community center, 1501 Central Parkway (across from Sidney's Restaurant) July 3 7:30 - 11:30 pm 4:00 - 12:00 am July 4 10:00 am Ongoing Ongoing Schedule of Events Street Dance featuring LipService sponsored by Eagan Lions Music from the 1930's to the 90's including Swing, 50's, Classic Rock, Island Music, Disco and Pop. Carnival Rides, discount tickets sold in advance at Eagan Floral. Game and Food Booths, sponsored by Eagan non-profit clubs. Parade -- follows Yankee Doodle Road from Blue Cross Road to Federal Drive, turning left into Central Park/Festival Grounds. Cash prizes awarded by Eagan Lions. Old Navy Medallion Hunt -- $250 cash prize for person that finds the medallion hidden on Eagan city property. Clues posted at Old Navy Eagan and at festival grounds. Carnival Rides Game and Food Booths, sponsored by Eagan non-profit clubs and Eagan Lioness. 2002 Winners 12:00 to 4:00 pm Open House at Community Center. Tours of new facility. Dusk Watch spectacular fireworks high above Central Park (between Lockheed Martin and Unisys). July 5-6 Ongoing Carnival Rides only. Get involved! Join the Volunteer Funfest Conunittee. For information, call 651.675.5000 or 675.5546. Visit online at www.eagammn.com and click on Festivals & Stage. lki7A66 in) §elmNtsk ‘abus *IL `w4�3 bo..K niacts \b,ctt o raw 'La 51) (07c �z.�Cn,�.d,a.�- w�-U�hai' c�o�'4.�d - Nn bus wank bnwk�at �.�b uu�Qp {� #�ixtl�uk C3) I�z— GS"ot-s3l-SlSg _C +0 "L etYk \akks 6&il 0.-*XA .kc,CAL. 4g3A1..S 4--TOJACAksx_ 0.) °its Act Lawtk (a) zItcj,A PcON g�� 14246puurk 1)\kar36 ' - -•rim,—JaA4 L-A-z510,d LTLv-0 Henn 3oWysn Welcome to the 2010 July 3rd parade. Your line up number is 46 Line up will be at Hwy 13 and Yankee Doodle Rd. The parade will go from Yankee Doodle and Blue Cross Rd. to Federal Dr. Left onto Central Parkway and Park at Lockheed Martin. Line up will start at 8:45 am and Parade will start promptly at 10:00 am. If you are coming from Cedar or 77 go to Hwy 13 go north to Blackhawk Rd. Take a right on Blackhawk to Blue Cross Rd. You can only go left and continue to Yankee Doodle Rd. for line up. If you are coming from 35E, come in on Diffley Rd. From the north turn right and from the south turn left, to Blackhawk Rd. You will go to Blue Cross Rd. and take a right to Yankee Doodle Rd. for line up. If you are coming in from Hwy 13, go to Blackhawk Rd. From the north turn left, and from the south turn right, to Blue Cross Rd, take a left and go to Yankee Doodle Rd. If you need to park your car and help with line up, you may park at the Blue Cross parking lot. Once you are done with set up and need to pick up your crew on the other end of the parade, you must do so before the parade starts, or after it is done. The Funfest Committee will have parking set aside for people who need to go to other parades at Lockheed Martin's parking area. EAGAN'S July 4th FYNFEST Rules and Regulations for Parade Units Unit Decoration: We encourage you to have a theme to decorate your unit around! This year's theme is "Summer Under the Stars and Stripes"; please consider this as a decorating theme. As always Red, White & Blue make the day special! Be creative! ORDER OF APPEARANCE • The Parade Review Committee will determine the order of appearance for Units in Eagan's July 4th Funfest Parade. The order is determined to establish variety, as well as the best utilization of the participants. • Your appearance spot may be altered or canceled if your arrival in the assembly area is not at the time established in your acceptance packet. CODE OF CONDUCT • Individuals and organizations participating in Eagan's July 4th Funfest Parade are expected to perform courteously, in good taste and with safety in mind at all times during the assembly, execution and dispersal of the parade. PARTICIPATION WAIVER • One person in your unit must sign and return the waiver form provided in the application packet prior to parade day. VEHICLES • Training - All drivers must be licensed and adequately trained to drive their assigned unit. • Units may not exceed the height of 13'6" ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES • NO alcoholic beverages of any kind will be allowed on or with the unit. The consumption of any alcoholic beverage by any participant is strictly prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted by the Eagan Police Department under Minnesota State Statutes 169.121: Driving Under the Influence. If this happens, the unit will be pulled and towed from the parade, and the operator will also be arrested. The insurance company will be informed, and the unit will not be asked back by Eagan's July 4th Funfest. (Note: Eagan's July 4th Funfest will not issue refunds if your unit is not allowed to participate or is removed from the parade route.) WATERGUNS & PROJECTILES ARE PROHIBITED. • Units may not employ squirt guns, super-soakers or any other device to spray any liquid or toss any sort of unapproved object to the crowd on the parade route. • The use of such items may cause destruction of property (cameras, phones) and hurt feelings of the spectators while getting hit by prohibited items. CANDY Police and Parade Officials will be monitoring unit's behavior & actions throughout the parade. Failure to comply with rules will result in your removal from the parade and possible removal from future parades. • Please hand out candy during the parade; everyone loves to get candy and other fun items to take home. • THROWING candy or other items to spectators IS PROHIBITED. • Walking no more than 4 feet from the curb, hand items to the crowd, THIS RULE WILL BE STRICKLY ENFORCED BY PARADE OFFICIALS If you violate this rule you will be asked to leave the parade route. Please make sure everyone in the group is aware of this rule and obeys it so the parade can be enjoyable by the audience. POLITICAL • On the day of the parade the political candidate or incumbent must be present and must ride the parade route in a vehicle. • Parade entry may involve 1 average size vehicle, in which the candidate or incumbent rides with whomever fits in the vehicle with them. DISPERSAL AREA • Continue moving through dispersal until a Parade Marshal advises you to stop. No exceptions! • Float or Specialty members returning to the assembly area after completing the parade should walk behind the line of march. Your cooperation in this busy area will be expected! INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY • Should inclement weather occur prior to a parade, festival officials will determine if it is severe enough to cancel or delay the parade. • You may decline to march your Float or Specialty Unit when weather threatens to damage uniforms, props or instruments. • Eagan's July 4th Funfest Parade Committee plans to proceed with the parade, rain or shine. We request you make provisions for foul weather. • Refund of registration fees will not be provided due to inclement weather. Eagan's July 4th Funfest Committee wishes all participants to have a Fun Day! For up to date information please check our information line at 651-675- 5077 EAGAN'S July 4th FUNFEST www.eaganfunfest.org Directions to Parade Line Up Area Parade Line-up Area Must Enter at Blue Cross Rd Exit at Blackhawk Rd Yankee Doodle Closed at Hwy 13 Yankee Doodle Rd Ashbury Rd h wkbys Rd Diffley Rd • Diffley Rd Parade Route/Area Detail Staging Area Blue Cross' Parking i CENTRAL PARK QUARRY PARK Yankee Doodle Rd Parade Route COMMUNITY CTR. Gentai Lt €74 `).-'6 C4-j1, • • t�ER ENDS clead IIII UPC 10330 No. 153L HASTI N • • Liberty Mutual Presents: Bring Back the 4th Contest Page 1 of 2 Liberty Mutual. Bring Back the 4th1 Contest Rules Home SEARCH i.. About Us Insurance For Business Contact Us Careers Auto. Home, Life Member Rights Investor Relations International News Independent Agents Liberty Mutual Insurance is proud to announce that" Bring Back the 4thT" will rel MAY 4, 2011! 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The 2011 Funfest will run July 2-4, with plans to include a parade honoring our Hometown Heroes, live entertainment, a patriotic day, a health and wellness event, a carnival, food, fun activities for all ages, and the region's best fireworks display (event schedule can be found at http://eaganfunfest.org/Events.html). This Independence Day celebration continues to be a huge success through the hard work and dedication of city staff and community volunteers. Have you enjoyed the parade from the sidelines over the years? Now you can march IN the parade! Do you enjoy great musical entertainment? This is your chance to work directly with the talent. Want a front row seat for the fireworks? We can make that happen! If you or your organization are looking for a service project, this is a great way to get involved in a fun, family - friendly community event. Volunteer positions are currently available working with the parade, festival, fireworks and/or health and wellness teams. A limited number of volunteer opportunities may qualify as fundraising opportunities for groups. Note: If your organization is planning to march in the parade this year, please keep in mind that there are lots of other volunteer opportunities during this three day festival. Volunteer registration for the 2011 Funfest is now open. About 150 volunteers are needed to make this year's festival a success. For more details and to register on line, visit http://eaganfunfest.org/Volunteer.html. For special group arrangements, please send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Ryan, at volunteer@eaganfunfest.org. i Susan Ryan Director, Volunteer Coordinator Eagan's July 4th Funfest 2 BRINGINGNEIGHBORS TOGETHER The Eagan Foundation Incorporated Community Grant Request Policy September 1, 2010 The Eagan Foundation Incorporated (EFI) Community Grants Program is intended to support not -for - profit organizations and efforts that help make Eagan the best place to live, learn, work and play. Recipients of grants serve the community in a number of ways that directly benefit the Eagan community. The following outlines the Community Grants Program Grant Request Policy. The EFI board of directors will determine the amount of funds available on an annual basis. The EFI board will establish a Community Grants Selection Committee, which will consider and respond to all requests from the community for funds. Requests for grants must include all information listed below to be considered; incomplete applications will be returned with a request to complete by the application deadline. • Fully completed application form • A complete description of the request, including the amount requested, the purpose for which the funds will be used, the anticipated outcomes should the grant request be filled, and how filling the grant request will or is likely to benefit the Eagan community • Tax determination letter from IRS, or any other evidence of tax exempt status, such as fiscal agent agreement • Financial statements, or other indication of financial condition of applicant • Evidence of registration with Charities Division of Attorney General, if applicable, or evidence of exemption from registration requirement • Governing body member list, with community based addresses, phones and emails • Contact person for follow-up inquiries • Evidence of governing body authority to make application • Other background information, as needed The following criteria will be used in awarding grants: (Grants will not be awarded for use outside of Eagan, organizations or groups that are considered "for profit", or for individuals.) • Funds must be used in a way that there is a direct benefit to Eagan community; use of grant dollars within Eagan • Non profit organization, not necessarily formally incorporated if for general community benefit purposes • Income tax exempt, or fiscal agency relationship with tax exempt • Established history and credibility of organization or group Adopted August 17, 2004 1 Eagan Foundation, Inc. Community Grant Request Policy Revised: 9/1/10 • General approach will be to provide funding; requests to support staff, for time of people, for organizational overhead (rent, utility payments, etc.) are Tess likely to be funded • Absence of conflict of interest with Foundation governance and staff • Within Foundation's annual budget • Within Foundation's annual grant making priorities All recipients will be asked, by August 1 of the year of funding to: • Report how the money was used • Describe the outcomes of the project • Submit a picture, if possible, for inclusion on Foundation website or other materials Adopted August 17, 2004 2 Eagan shows its spirit during July 4 FunFest seniors KELLY KANGAS, the 1997-98 Eagan royal ambassador, smiles and waves to parade watchers. TOSSED CANDY was the main attraction for these parade watchers. Come Home to Comfort with . 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Monday, July 14: "Intro to Mac," 9 a.m.; free coffee talk — "Genealogy and Comput- ers," 10 a.m.; noontime dining at Eagle Ridge, 12600 Eagle Ridge Place, Burnsville; pi- nochle, 12:45 p.m.; defensive driving refresher class, 6 to 10 p.m.; "Intro to the Internet," 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15: Line dance, 9:30 a.m.; duplicate bridge, 12:45 p.m.; planning team, 1 p.m.; double pinochle, 5:45 p.m.; summer bouquets, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16: "Intro to the Mac," 9 a.m.; workshop — "Minefields of IRAs," 10 a.m. to noon; noontime dining at Eagle Ridge; bridge and 500 cards, 12:45 p.m.; Wednesday in the Park concert, Burns- ville's Civic Center Park, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17: Foot clinic, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; chess, 9 a.m.; cribbage, 12:45 p.m. Friday, July 18: Painters' workshop, 9 a.m.; Friday Fling, 10:15 a.m.; noontime dining at Eagle Ridge; hand and foot cards, 12:15 p.m.; dance, 1 p.m. Sunday, July 20: Sunday Social, 1 p.m. Monday, July 21: Word processing class, 9 a.m.; free coffee talk — "Estate Planning for the Blended Family," 10 a.m.; caregivers, 10 a.m.; noon- time dining at Eagle Ridge; pinochle, 12:45 p.m.; stroke group, 1 p.m.; dining out, 5 p.m.; "Intro to the Internet," 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22: Line dance, 9 a.m.; duplicate bridge, 12:45 p.m.; Trouba- dours, 1:30 p.m.; double pi- nochle, 5:45 p.m.; theater trip to "Rent," 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 23: Word processing class, 9 a.m.; noon- time dining at Eagle Ridge; hand and foot cards, 12:15 p.m.; Wednesday in the Park concert, Burnsville's Civic Center Park, 7 p.m.; "Intro to the Internet," 12:30 p.m. Seniors to see `Anything Goes' The Lakeville Senior Center is planning to attend Eagan High School's presentation of "Anything Goes" Wednesday, July 16. A Dakota Area Resources and Transportation bus will be leaving the center at 6:30 p.m. The play features music, tap dancing and comedy. Songs from the show include, "You're the Top," "Night and Day," "Friendship," "Take Me Back to Manhattan," "Blow Gabriel, Blow" and "Heaven Hop." Register with payment of $12.50, which includes ticket and bus fare, by July 14. Activities planned for area seniors The following activities are Klatch, 9 a.m., Arby's, 7525 cosponsored by District 196 W. 153rd St., Apple Valley. Community Education, area Tuesday, July 15 — Monthly parks and recreation depart- potluck activities, free blood ments and community agen- pressure checks at 11:30 a.m., cies. For more information, lunch at noon, presentation by call Jan Stoven, senior coordi- the Dakota City Heritage Vil- nator, at 423-7663. lage at 1 p.m., Apple Valley Rosemount activities Senior Center, 14601 Hayes Monday, July 14 — Play Road. bridge, 9 a.m., and "500" Wednesday, July 16 — Re - cards, 1 p.m., Rosemount Created Cards group, 9:30 Community Center, 13885 S. a.m., at the center; "Velvet Robert Trail; bingo, 7 p.m., Tones" singing group, 10 a.m., Rosemount Plaza Apartments, at the center. 2900 W. 145th St. Thursday, July 17 — Apple Wednesday, July 16 — Drop- Valley High School's produc- in bowling, 1 p.m., City Limits tion, "Phantom," 7 p.m., Lanes, 15400 S. Robert Trail; AVHS, 14450 Hayes Road, $3 Eagan High School's produc- admission fee. tion, "Anything Goes," 7:30 Friday, July 18 — Men's p.m., EHS, 4185 Braddock breakfast group, 9 a.m., Trail, $3 admission fee. Baker's Square, Apple Valley, Friday, July 18 — Euchre, preregister at the senior center; 9:30 a.m., at the center. drop -in bowling, 1 p.m., Apple Apple Valley activities Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Monday, July 14 — Coffee Ave. Lakeville Senior Center schedule Activities are open to all sen- cise, 9:15 a.m.; line dancing, iors at the Lakeville Senior 10 a.m.; pool, 1 p.m.; coffee Center, located at 20732 Holt hour, 2:30 p.m.; 55 Alive, 5:30 Ave. For more information, p.m.; "Anything Goes," at Ea - call 985-4625. gan High School, 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 14: 55 Alive, Thursday, July 17: Senior 8:30 a.m.; Caregivers, 10 a.m.; chorus, 9 a.m.; water exercise, greeting cards, 10 a.m.; pool 10:30 a.m.; potluck, 12 p.m.; and crafts, 1 p.m.; coffee hour happy hookers, 1 p.m.; pool 2:30 p.m. and movie, 1 p.m.; Euchre, Tuesday, July 15: 55 Alive, 1:15 p.m.; coffee hour, 3 p.m.; 8:30 a.m.; water exercise, pool league, 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m.; bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Friday, July 18: Men's bingo, 1 p.m.; ladies' pool, 1 breakfast, 9 a.m.; exercise, 10 p.m.; coffee hour, 2:30 p.m.; a.m.; bowling, 1 p.m.; pool, 1 men's pool, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; coffee hour 2:30 Wednesday, July 16: Exer- p.m. r _44 TVI5 GUYIiNLLF£KiM1 ACC®9 iG1EN91d1 55 Alive refresher course is offered The Lakeville Senior Center p.m. will host a four-hour 55 Alive Cost is $8 for the session and refresher course on Wednes- $1 for refreshments. To regis- day, July 16 from 5:30 to 9:30 ter, call 985-4622. GET TUNED IN TO ... -Sag TVI5 EVERYDAY IS WEDNESDAY . IN THE PARK h b:h ON .44.4 ti A nn��TV 15! a 44' A ■■ Err r r- r- rr o o— o o— _AA Ty15 IS BURNSVILLE/EAGAN ACCESS TELEVISION Week Of: July 13th - July 19th (Programs are subject to change without notice.) Cable Channel 15 Burnsville - Eagan Access Television Sunday 13 Monday 14 Tuesday 15 Wednesday 16 Thursday 17 Friday 18 Saturday 19 8:00 M. Shane Band On Wed. In The Park Positive Living Wednesday In B.H.S. Graduation Pishtaz 8:00 8:30 (Taped 6/14/96) (IP) The "The Teddy Bear The Park (Taped 6/6/97) 8:30 u` 9:00 Wed. In The Park Beat Band and Panda" To "Hispana" B.A.C. Minors League The lime Of 9:00 <z 9:30 "The Teddy Bear Marathon (Taped 7/9/97) Be (Taped 7/2/97) Game of The Week Our Lives 9:30 10:00 Band and Panda" (In Progress) 1997 Mrs. Announced Soldier's Television "Reds vs. Astros" Wed. 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"Liver Wednesday In (Taped 7/16/97) 8:30ii, >: . 9:00 (Taped 7/9/97) Wednesday In E.H.S. Graduation The Park Wed. In The ` 9:00 •¢.<, 9:30 Slackers TV The Park 1997 "Real Free World" Park "The Teddy 9:30 10:00 Scooter Tramp "Hispana" (Taped 6/13/97) (Taped 7/16/97) Bear Band and 10:00 10:30 (Taped 7/2/97) B.H.S. Graduation Wednesday In Panda" (Taped7/9/97) 10:30 1 11:00 Pishtaz 1997 The Park Pishtaz 11:00 11:30 (Taped 6/6/97) "The Teddy Bear 11:30 12:00 Band and Panda" 12:00 12:30 (Taped 7/9/97) 12:30 18A July 13, 1r997 THI$WEEK L For Additional Program Information on TV15 or Other Access Channels Call 894-9613 J THISWEEK,July 13, 1997 .23A business community ed Grand opening DON PABLO'S, 1280 Promenade Place, Eagan, celebrated its grand opening June 23. Surrounded by members of the Eagan Chamber of Commerce, Eagan General Manager Stephen Riddle cut the grand opening ribbon. Don Pablo's is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Cruise the News www.thisweek-online.com If you're not online yet, now's the time. For, information•on getting connected at unbelieveably low rates, contact Summit Point Systems at: 881-3100 FEELING HOME LOCKED OUT OF OWNERSHIP? Signal Bank is proud to announce their participation in Dakota County's First -Time Home Buyers Program Call Kathy MacKnick Mortgage Originator 306-1615 1270 Yankee Doodle Rd., Eagan '66901* INTEREST SIGNAL BANK Program available to qualified borrowers while money is available - maximum household Income: 1f s r $57,300, maximum purchase price: $112,560. Home buyer education is required. nir Burnsville Deputy Registrar Closing The Burnsville Deputy Registrar's office, located at 7 West Traveler's Trail, will close permanently July 18. Information on possible relocation is not yet available. AAA Travel, Membership and Insurance services will continue to be available at this office. Deputy Registrar customers can obtain assistance at these nearby Deputy Registrar locations: APPLE VALLEY 15026 Glazier Av. 431-6770 EAGAN 3932 Beau d'Rue Dr. 454-5584 BLOOMINGTON 1700 W. 98th St. 948-8719 LAKEVILLE 20780 Holyoke Av. 985-4460 PRIOR LAKE 14125 Commerce Ave NE- 447-8817 Events to be hosted by Barnes & Noble in Eagan The following events will be hosted by Barnes & Noble in Eagan, 1291 Promenade Place. All events are free and open to the public. Wednesday, July 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. — French. Meadow Bakery: Lynn Gordon, presi- dent of French Meadow Bak- ery will teach the French art of baking tarts. Thursday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to noon — "Hercules" party: Children can don their Greek attire and join in the games. Prizes will be awarded for coloring contest winners, "Hercules" trivia gurus and the best costume. Monday, July 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. — Financial Book Club: Join Account Executive Robert Castle or a discussion of "Beating the Street" by Peter Lynch. Koch to cut 150 jobs at Rosemount refinery By SARA PETERSON In an effort to improve global competition and calm increas- ing cost -control pressures, Koch Refining Co. announced last week that it is undertaking a two-year restructuring plan that will cut about 150 jobs from the 750-person work force at its Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount. The job cuts will take place over two years as part of a phased -in workforce reduction, according to Koch spokesman Jay Rosser. Changes in the company's work assignments will affect all levels of the or- ganization, including man- agement, Rosser said. The employees of Koch Re- fining are engineers, chemists, plant operators, firefighters, office workers, electricians, nurses, welders, pipefitters, truck drivers, lab technicians, carpenters, painters, computer specialists and maintenance reliability. people. Similar cuts will be made at Koch's refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas. Overall, about a 25 percent reduction is planned, Rosser said. The company expects to achieve this through a voluntary sever- ance package which will in- clude outplacement counsel- ing, severance pay, job search assistance and financial coun- seling. "The refining and petro- chemical business is a mature industry and we are operating in an increasingly cost con- scious, rigorously competitive global market," said Jim Im- bler, Koch Refining president. Koch Refining is a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch In- dustries Inc. of Wichita, Kan. Koch is a leading producer of petroleum products in Minne- sota and Wisconsin, converting 230,000 barrels of crude oil into gasoline each day. The restructuring program, termed "Future of Refining Excellence," is aimed at im- proving Koch's productivity, technology and competitive- ness. Koch will invest $200 million — $100 million at each refinery — in state-of-the- art processing and information management equipment to help meet those goals. "This restructuring is essen- tial if Koch Refining is to compete with the newer, world -class operations, and with facilities overseas that do not face the regulatory re- quirements and associated costs we have domestically," Imbler said. Imbler cited in particular new air -quality standards proposed by the Clinton administration that "will further harm the U.S. refining industry's ability to compete in the global market- place." Since 1980, 145 U.S. refiner- ies have shut down or dramati- cally scaled back, Rosser said; the two Koch plants are among 163 remaining refineries in the country. The restructuring pro- gram is an effort to ensure "that we remain long-term players in the refining indus- try," he said. Not only will the restructur- ing program sharpen Koch's competitive edge, it is also designed to create long-term growth opportunities for the company, employees, custom- ers, and the community, Rosser said. Tim Rusch, Pine Bend vice president and manufacturing manager, said a planned $100 million investment is in addi- tion to a $475 million invest- ment in new equipment and facilities in the last seven years for improved safety and environmental operations and to develop better products and services. Certain aspects of the pro- gram are already underway, Rosser said, and the company expects to complete the re- structuring by July of 1999. FIND OUT WHAT YOUR RIGHTS ARE No Fee Until You Obtain Compensation ,� ..�:y�• .�`•; ^:.:. �. a.� � .s. His i�a. :•`•. • . � .,£' F . A ar•1d '. �..-¢dSe2i'e�- •...'.. i' .. ..... iatua Tat :: 1:1:•e o 3�� AT TOUR �e /ti./ �e e �! 71)AYS John S�rashi CDNVENIENCs =. A WEEK . ° ................... Convenient Location: Near Cliff and Cedar - 2121 Cliff Dr., Eagan District 191 eyes November levy vote By JOHN GESSNER Plans are in motion to ask School District 191 voters to reauthorize an excess levy on Election Day in November. If voters don't renew the levy, first approved in a 1991 referendum, budget cuts will follow, Business Manager Car- ter Christie told School Board members July 10. " ... A successful referendum is crucial to maintaining our educational program," he wrote in a report to the board. "It is critically important that this message be understood by our residents." And Christie recommended that the board seek the full amount authorized in 1991. That amount — $276 per EI students Jennifer Gehlhar and Jen- nifer Zanter of Apple Valley have been awarded prestigious scholarships to attend Coe Col- lege in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Gehlhar, a graduate of Rose- mount High School, was awarded the Daniel Coe Scholarship. Zanter, a graduate of Eagan High School, was awarded a Trustee Scholarship and a music scholarship. " Among those awarded aca- demic degrees by Boston Uni- versity this spring was Eagan resident Natalie L. Moore. She received a bachelor of fine arts in acting, summa cum laude. Erik John Skogen of Eagan received his bachelor of sci- ence degree in electrical engi- neering from Iowa State Uni- versity this spring. Michelle Gorman and Kathryn Wermus were rec- ognized by the University of St. Thomas at an honors con- vocation May 18. Gorman re- ceived first prize in the St. Thomas English department's Freshman Essay -Writing Con- test. Wermus was honored for her presentation at the Minne- sota Undergraduate Psychology Conference. Roxanne Irene Tutunnyk weighted pupil unit — was subsequently reduced by state legislative action. The current levy generates $164 per pupil unit, totaling $2.1 million in 1997. The full levy would generate $3.5 mil- lion. The five-year levy expires this year. Five years was the duration allowed at the time by state law. A reauthorized levy could run for up to 10 years, Christie said. The education bill recently signed by Gov. Arne Carlson will, over the next two years, bring the district an estimated 2.9 percent in additional reve- nue not earmarked by law for specific purposes, Christie said. of Eagan received a master of arts degree from the Hamline University Graduate School in liberal studies May 24. The title of her thesis was "Superwoman Examines Work and Discovers Her Self." Two Eagan residents re- ceived bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees at The College of St. Catherine's spring ceremony May 25. Stephanie Laumer, daughter of Ronald and Anne Laumer of Eagan, received a bachelor's degree in elementary educa- tion. Kymberly Howe, daugh- ter of Lois and David Dornserf of Eagan, received a bache- lor'sdegree in occupational therapy. Jason Tyre, a 1995 graduate of Eagan High School, was named to the spring dean's list at the University of Miami. Tyre is a junior majoring in music engineering technology. Steve Wolfgram, a 1995 graduate of Burnsville High School, has been named to the dean's list at the University of Wisconsin -Madison. He is a junior majoring in behavioral science and law. Mitchell Kieper of Eagan has been named to Alexandria Technical College's spring "We know our costs are likely to escalate much more than that," he said. While Carlson is proclaiming a 19.4 percent increase in edu- cation spending over the bien- nium, district officials say his numbers don't stack up at the local level. "All of this is contrary to what Gov. Carlson has said," Christie said. Under new state law, the tax impact of the levy would be based on a property's market value. Contrary to the current system of tax classifications, a $100,000 home would be taxed at the same rate as a $100,000 business, Christie said. The change would be phased in over the life of the levy, he said. quarter dean's list. Kieper is studying aviation electronics. Piper Jaffray Companies Inc. has selected Bethany Raisanen as one of 18 recipi- ents of a 1997 H.C. Piper Scholarship. Raisanen, a 1996 graduate of Eagan High School, is a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin -La- Crosse. Karen Jakubowsky has been earned the distinction of being named to the dean's list at the College of St. Benedict for spring semester 1997. Justin Kennedy, son of Paul and Lora Kennedy of Eagan, has been named a winner of the Jussi Bjorling Music Scholarship at Gustavus Adol- phus College, St. Peter. Ken- nedy is a graduate of St. Croix Lutheran School. The Jussi Bjorling Music Scholarship is awarded to exceptional high school seniors who display the dedication, discipline, and commitment needed to attain excellence in musical per- formance. Molly Hansen of Eagan was named to the spring semester dean's list at Concordia Col- lege, Moorhead. Welcome Two New Stylists! Diana LaVoi & Terry Blanchard zone Street hair baton 5 tannins For An Appt. Call 454-7637 COUPON $200 OFF Any Service With Diana or Terry Only New clients only, not valid with other offers Diana Terry L Expires 8-1-97 FEATURING A FULL LINE OF FINE PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS: • PAUL MITCHELL • RUSK • NIOXIN • TECHNICA BRUSHES • BACK TO BASICS • REDKEN • NEXXUS • AMERICAN CREW • OPI-POLISH • SORBIE • JOICO • ARTec/textureline 9719 So. Robert Trail - Inver Grove Heights (Hwy. 149 & Hwy. 3, 1/2 mi. N. of Diffley) "A Full Service Hair & Tanning Salon" To register by credit card for District 191 Community Edu- cation classes, call The Con- nection at 922-9000. For more information, call 707-4110. Windows '95 A hands-on class on the Windows '95 program will be offered twice at Diamondhead Computer Training Center, 308 W. Burnsville Parkway, Burns- ville: Mondays, July 21 and 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 22-31, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Cost is $89, and includes pro- ject disk and materials. Instruc- tor John Ristine specializes in training personal -computer support personnel. Building a deck "Easy Deck Construction" will be offered Tuesday, July 22 at Nicollet Junior High, 400 E. 134th St., Burnsville. Cost: $10 per person, $15 per pair. Instructor Jim Boudewyns is yard manager at Knox Lumber and its former training director. `Genealogy by Computer' "Genealogy by Computer," a two -session class, will be of- fered Wednesdays, July 23 and 30, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Burnsville High School, 600 E. Highway 13. Cost is $29, and includes diskette with demon- stration program and a sample data base. Instructor Ray Klei- now generates many Minne- sota Genealogical Society pages on the Internet. How To Avoid Having Your Home For Sale "Just Sit On The Market!" Eagan, MN - New Information has just been released that shares the inside secrets to getting your home sold quickly, for the high- est price possible. This type of information has many real agents puzzled; but homesellers are learning these tips and techniques on their own and their homes are no longer just sitting on the mar- ket. A FREE Report shows homesellers how to get more qualified buyers to preview their homes and shares an eight -step Homeselling System that works, despite the changing market con- ditions. You can get this new information, available in this FREE Report call "How To Get Your Home Sold Quickly, For The Highest Price!" by calling 1-800-909-9967, 24 hrs., for a FREE Recorded Message. Compliments of Burnet Realty NOTE: If your home is currently listed with another broker, this is not intended as a solic- itation. 3 MINUTES SOUTH OF BURNSVILLE CENTER • 35W TO EXIT 85 • WEST 3 BLOCKS ON CTY RD 5 * * 206 Il ow Rider SALE V aria<es v Q Qom 'red eS Buy any 206 SEi in stock and receive a 5.7 Lt. 250 h.p. for the price of a 210 h.p. - a $2,010 Value. 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The Cuauhtemoc Mexica-Aztec Dancers are today's version of the ancient Aztec dancers, expressing emotions, telling stories and communicating messages through dance, music and costumes. Wednesday in the Park is sponsored by School District 191 Community Education and the city of Burnsville. Bring a canned or nonperishable food item for the Community Action Council food shelf and receive a free Pepsi or Mountain Dew courtesy of Pepsi Bottling Co. of Burnsville. For more infor- mation, call (952) 707-4110. OPEN Weekdays 4pm Weekends 9am WEEKENDER BRUNCH Saturdays & Sundays 9am - 3pm Adults $10.95 5-12 $4.95 4 & under FREE • Free House Coffee with Buffet • Malted Belgian Waffles • Eggs Benedict • Made to order Omelettes & Pasta • Including Juice and much more 14351 Nicollet Court Flurnsvitle l 952-892.6330 1 IENIFFIRTAIN Kratt Brothers The public can see and meet the Kratt Brothers at the Minnesota Zoo Saturday, July 8 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Zoo Upper Plaza. The show is free with regular zoo admission and kids can meet the Kratt Brothers after the 1 p.m. show. For more information, con- tact Sharon at (952) 431-9338. For Kratt Brothers information, visit their Web site at www.krat- tbros.com. DIWER SPECURS f irs thtiy h I h COUPON 100 OFF 1 , FRIDAYS - PRIME RIB SPECIAL: $7.45 w/coupon (Reg. $8.45) SATURDAY NITE AFTER 5 P.M. L ALL-U-CAN-EAT BBQ RIBS: $8.95 w/Coupon (Reg. $9.95) Expires 7-24-00 Sunday thru Thursday League Play FRIDAY and SATURDAY - IT'S OPEN VOLLEYBALL!!! CALL AND RESERVE YOUR PARTY on one of our courts • 2 HR blocks • no charge 3883 Beau D'Rue Dr. (Hwy. 13 and Silver Bell) EAGAN 651-452-7520 DAKOTA COUNTY TEAKHOUSE SPECIALS BREAKFAST SPECIALS MONDAY FRIDAY 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet (Including Beverage) RegJlar Menu Also Available! MONDAY-FRIDAY 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Regular Menu Also Available! 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The following activities are scheduled: • Monday, July 12: Book Club #2, 10 a.m.; Billiards, Teen Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Cribbage and Hand & Foot, 1 — 4 p.m. • Tuesday, July 13: Book Club #3, 10 a.m.; Red Hat movie and lunch, Teen Room, 11 a.m.; Craft Club, 1 p.m.; Euchre and 500, 1-4 p.m. • Wednesday, July 14: Lone Oak Rockers, 9 a.m. - noon; Birthday and new member cele- bration, 10 a.m.; Park It with the Seniors, 5:30 p.m. • Thursday, July 15: Bridge and Skipbo, 1-4 p.m.; Book Club #5, 7 p.m. • Friday, July 16: Eagan Senior. Program Advisory Board Meeting, 9:45 a.m.; Bingo, 1- 3:30 p.m. You prefer small class sizes for your children. What about your parents' senior care? From assisted living to caring for those with memory challenges, Emerald Crest provides individualized senior care. We have no more than 14 residents per home, which assures your parents' specific needs will be met. With fewer residents than other senior care facilities, Emerald Crest resembles a home not only on the outside, but on the inside as well. Open House Monday -Friday 1pm-3pm 451 E.Travelers Trail, Burnsville EMERALD CREST Burnsville, Shakopee ds Minnetonka 1952-9o8-2215 I www.emeraldcrest.com Red Hat Society The Elegant Eaganites are now officially a Red Hat Society Chapter! To become part of the new group, get your registration form and come along on any of the upcoming activities. What is the Red Hat Society? It's a group of people who are proud to be older than 50. They celebrate by wearing red hats and purple tops to public gather- ings. If you're under 50, you can still participate, but you wear a pink hat and lavender top. The first Monday of each month the group meets at 1 p.m. in the Lone Oak Room to plan future gatherings, share stories enjoy each other's company. Upcoming activities include going to the Dakota Valley Summer Pops Orchestra at Caponi Art Park on July 11 at 7 p.m. and a movie and lunch on July 13 starting at 11 a.m. at the Eagan Community Center. In September the group will host its Initiation Ceremony for all Red Hatters that have regis- tered with Eagan Parks and Recreation. For more information on the Red Hatters, contact Queen Mum Darlene Bahr at dmhbi@comcast.net. 55 Alive An eight -hour "55 Alive" ses- sion will be held at the Lakeville Senior Center on July 19 and 20 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on both days. This listening class will qualify participants for a 10 per- cent discount on car insurance. The cost to attend is $10. To reg- ister, call the senior center at (952) 985-4621. For those who cancel or switch dates, the center will charge a $5 service fee. Avada Hearing A staff person from Avada Hearing will be at the Lakeville Senior Center on July 16 and 30 at 9 a.m. to con- duct free hearing exams, clean hearing aids and replace batter- ies. Call Avada at (651) 455- 1966 for an appointment. Medicine seminar Like other Minnesotans, you It's More Than a Home, It's a Lifestyle! For_-1ctive_-Jtlults_-l(e55 t Better' '.1 , 11I.I1R 145S Eq.)/ }Inu.iuG BARDS CRO~IN% Lakefront Pld zd Rosemount Models Now Open (651) 423-5750 From the 170s Cty. Rd 42 to Hwy. 3 north to Connemara Trail, west to Decorated Models. Prior Lake (952) 440-3500 From the 130s Cty. Rd 42 to Hwy. 13 south to Main Ave. Right to Dakota Street to Models. • • • • Community Party Room for Socializing & Events 1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Options Fully Equipped Fitness Center Craft Room & Library Guest Suites for Out of Town Friends & Family Heated Underground Parking Washer & Dryer in Each Unit Secured Access Buildings 7/10.416581•A Decorated Models Open Daily: Noon-6pm \\\ ,, \:\1 \,'\.c \I probably have questions about the new Medicare Modernization Act and its pre- scription drug benefit. A repre- sentative from UCare Minnesota will be at the Lakeville Senior Center on July 16 at 10 a.m. to present a free seminar designed especially for Medicare benefi- ciaries. They will present clear answers to important questions about the new Medicare legisla- tion. You'll learn about: • Benefits you may be eligible for under the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. • Whether or not your current health coverage will change. • Whether or not you will have to pay more for the new cover- age. • How the new changes to Medicare are going to affect you. • The timeline for major changes to Medicare • The Medicare -approved Drug Discount Card Program, includ- ing up to a $600 credit toward prescription drugs • Medicare Part D, the prescrip- tion drug benefit that will be available beginning 2006 Sign up for the seminar by July 13. There must be a mini- mum of 40 people. Red Hat golf The "Rambling Roses of Lakeville" Red Hat Club will meet at Birnamwood Golf Course, located at 12424 Parkwood Drive in Burnsville on Tuesday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. to play a round of golf. The cost is $8. There are rental clubs available at the course for an additional $3. When signing up, specify if you need clubs. Sign up with payment at the Lakeville Senior Center by July 9. Burnsville Senior Center schedules weekly activities The Burnsville Senior Center is located at 308 W. Burnsville Parkway in Diamondhead Education Center. For more information, call (952) 707- 4120. Monday, July 12: Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; painters workshop, 9 a.m.; card recy- clers, 12:30 p.m.; pinochle, 12:45 p.m.; defensive -driving refresher, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 13: Cedarvale Lanes, 9:30 a.m.; quilters, 9:30 a.m.; duplicate bridge, 12:45 p.m.; euchre, 12:45 p.m.; Troubadours, 1 p.m.; double pinochle, 5:45 p.m.; defensive - driving class, 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 14: Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; wood carvers, 9 a.m.; hearing clinic, 10 a.m.; 500 and bridge, 12:45 p.m.; CityLimits bowling, 12:45 p.m.; Wednesday in the Park; deadline for Hinckley Thursday, July 15: Foot clinic, 9 a.m.; coffee talk on falls prevention, 10 a.m.; "Phantom of the Opera," 12:30 p.m.; crib- bage, 12:45 p.m. Friday, July 16: Sunrise Stretch, 8:30 a.m.; Friday Fling, Twin Towns Tack Tour, 9:15 a.m.; day -old bakery, 11 a.m. to noon; hand and foot, 12:15 p.m.; Apple Valley bowling, 12:45 p.m.; dance, 1 p.m. Right: Performers from Madame Dakota Rose Saloon and Entertainment twirl their skirts during the parade. Below: Even summer vaca- tion couldn't keep the Eagan High School Band away. EG THISWEEK July 10, 2004 21A * July 4th Fuiifet Eagan celebrated Independence Day with a carnival, entertainment and a parade that highlighted `moments" of glory.' Right: An intense water light at the carnival. Left: Who is that masked man? An Eagan firefighter shows his true colors. Left: Longtime resident and local arts benefactor Tony Caponi, with wife Cheryl, was chosen as the parade's grand marshal. Right: A youngster holds her flags high for the passing floats. Photos by Rick Orndorf Above: Eagan City Council members Mike Maguire, Peggy Carlson and Cyndee Fields enjoy the view from a firetruck. Above: Newly -crowned Miss Eagan Princess Ellen Rorman, left, and Miss Eagan Queen Nikki Lee. Below: It's just not a parade without a clown on a bike. w. -1- Eagan Apple Valley Burnsville Lakeville Rosemount Savage 22A July 10, 2004 THISWEEK EG c THISWEEK July 10, 2004 I9A www_hInnrninatnnchruclariEuan_cnm Sports Scoreboard Cannon Valley Conference W L 7 1 6 3 4 4 3 5 2 4 1 6 Wednesday, June 30 + Lakeville 3, Eagan 2 Thursday, July 1 4 Burnsville 5 Savage 1 Tuesday, July 6 4 Rosemount at Burnsville, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 ♦ Savage at Apple Valley, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8 ♦ Burnsville at Lakeville, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11 ♦ Rosemount at Lakeville, TBA Monday, July 12 4 Eagan at Burnsville, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 4 Blaine at Burnsville, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14 4 Savage at Eagan, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15 4 Apple Valley at Lakeville, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18 4 Apple Valley at Rosemount, 7:30 p.m. 4 Savage at Lakeville, 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 19 ♦ Savage at Rosemount, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 4 Apple Valley at Chaska, 7:30 p.m. 4 Richfield at Burnsville, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22 4 Northfield at Burnsville, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 23 4 Apple Valley at Marshall 8 p.m. Saturday, July 24 + Apple Valley at Granite Falles 2 p.m. 4 St. Francis at Burnsville, noon Sunday July 25 ♦ Eagan at Burnsville, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 4 Apple Valley at Northfield, 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 20 4 Apple valley at Cold Springs, 7:30 p.m. August 2-8 4 Section 5-B playoffs at Alimgnet August 19- Sept. 6 State B Tournament Belle Plaine/Jordon Sports Br' Fastpitch taking registrations Eagan Fastpitch is accept- ing registrations through July 26 for players wishing to play fall fastpitch softball for the 2004 season. Teams are offered for girls ages 8 to 16. This is a six -week season from Aug. 22 to Sept. 26. For information and forms, visit the Web site www.eteamz.com/eaa or pick up registration forms at Play It Again Sports in Eagan. For more information, call Dan Beekman at (651) 454-7229 or beektwoaces @ juno.com. Acceleration Minnesota opens in AV by Todd Abeln THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS Acceleration Minnesota is in Dakota County. The well-known sports train- ing center has opened a training center in Apple Valley. Acceleration Minnesota South opened June 1 at 149th Street and Johnny Cake Ridge Road. The newest site is the fifth metro area location. "People have been asking for one, south of the river, especial- ly the hockey community," owner John Sullivan said. Because of that outcry for a training center, it was logical that Acceleration Minnesota would try fill that need. Acceleration Minnesota boasts Brian Bonin, Mike Crowley, Chris McAlpine, Lance Pitlick, Wyatt Smith and Casey Hankinson as a few of their clientele. Although Acceleration Minnesota has built its name on training hockey players, it does- n't limit itself to just hockey. They can help train athletes in football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, skiing, baseball, lacrosse, track and tennis. The one thing that Sullivan wants people to know is that they are not there to teach the games to the athletes. "We're not going to teach them to be a better hockey or baseball player but we are going to get them in the best shape possible to give them the potential to be a better player," Sullivan said. y Mike Dabat, 13 of Farmington, works on the skating trainer Steve Rosga keeps a watchful eye on him. Acceleration Minnesota is not a weightlifting program. The training sessions and trainers work on "enhancing their core strength," Sullivan said. That means when athletes go Photo by Rick Orndorf treadmill at Acceleration Minnesota while to Acceleration Minnesota, they work on their abdomen, legs and hips, using a lot of plyo- metrics. Although Acceleration Minnesota can work with ath- letes from different sports, the focus is on hockey. Acceleration Minnesota South has a 46-by-32 foot syn- thetic sheet of ice to work on shooting, passing and stick - handling. See Acceleration, 24A Pitching for a change Banning aluminum bats targeted after two pitchers are bit by batted baseballs by Tad Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS After baseballs hit by alu- minum bats struck three Lakeville pitchers less than two weeks apart, some took notice of the longstanding issue of the power these bats generate. Lakeville pitchers Brock Stimson and Matt Stoner were hit by batted baseballs while they were pitching for their respective teams this spring. While on the mound for the varsity team May 24, Brock was struck just in front of his temple, an injury that sent him to the hospital and caused him to be bedridden for a week. But doctors say he was very fortu- nate to be hit where he was. Matt, a junior varsity pitcher, was hit June 4 behind the left ear, causing a concussion, and fortunately no fractures or inter- nal bleeding. In the JV's next game, a pitcher was hit in the chest with a batted ball. Both boys say they want to return to the playing field, but it hasn't been an easy transition. Doctors say another hit in the same location could have dev- astating results for Brock, and Matt has had tunnel vision and nausea when he has stepped on the baseball diamond again. While the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has strict requirements on the dimensions and weight of alu- minum bats, Gene Stimson, Brock's father, has spoken to a number of coaches and officials in an attempt to gain support for changing the rules regarding the bats. He's pushing for eliminating the bats altogether. "The bats are launching pads," he said. "There is just no time to react. These bats should just go away" Mary Stoner, Matt's mother, took the issue in her own hands, too, and purchased a pitcher's helmet from a Montana manu- facturer. The company started making the helmets after a local high school pitcher died from being struck by a batted ball. That league now uses only wooden bats. MSHSL rules say the maxi- mum speed coefficient for the most powerful legal bat is 97 mph. The weight and dimen- sions restricting that coefficient was changed five years ago to create a "cooler" bat, according to Skip Peltier, league associate director. Gene and Mary are con- cerned the maximum allowable speed doesn't take into account that pitchers can't react fast enough. Often, pitchers like Matt are in a defenseless posi- tion after releasing the ball. When Matt was hit, his hands were still down around his knees, his mother said. Gene says Brock was brought into the game with no chance to warm up and the rainy weather hampered his ability to react quickly. Scary moment When the batted baseball stuck Brock while he pitched against Bloomington -Jefferson in Elko on May 24, Gene says the impact sounded like a 2 x 4 wood board snapping in half. After falling to the ground, Gene and coaches went to Brock's aid. Gene says Brock's head was red and black by the impact while the other side of his face was completely white. "I thought he was dead," he said. `All of the sudden he starts blinking." He recalls his son saying he wanted the ball so he could pitch to the next batter. But instead he was helped to the bench. Byron Olson, Lakeville activities director, was at the game and said he and Tony Market, assistant baseball coach, asked Brock questions to make sure he was alert and knew what was going on. Since one of his parents was there, Olson says they turned Brock over to Gene's care. "If There was a concern health wise, we would have called the ambulance," Olson said. Gene questioned the treat- ment Brock received initially, especially being moved so quickly and sitting upright on the end of the dugout bench. He also questioned if Brock would have received medical attention if he was not there. Doctors told the Stimsons they were very fortunate. After a CAT scan, Brock's concus- sion measured seven on a scale of one to 10, according to Gene. Trauma ,level eight means the patient is confined to a wheel- chair. Brock had some internal bleeding, but because of the location of the impact the bleeding stopped by itself. 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"In fact, residents may find that the set-up and roasting of the turkeys may be almost as fascinating as the meat will be delicious." Ninety, specially prepared turkeys will be individually placed onto a giant roasting spit, said Wenzel. The pro- cess of mounting the birds is expected to take two to three hours. The cook- ing process begins at 6 a.m. when the birds will be roasted over charcoal in a special giant oven. The turkeys have been purchased from the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association which has raised, prepared and seasoned them for this event. These turkeys are not available for sale in any store. In addition to the turkey, the meal includes cole slaw, rolls, relishes, a beverage and a piece of Eagan birth- day cake. The price of the meal is $4.50 for adults and $2.25 for children under 10. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Eagan Municipal Center or from any member of the City Celebration Committee. Tickets will also be available at the roast. Meals will be served from 3 to 8 p.m. at Rahn Park, Sandstone Drive and Rahn Road. Picnic tables will be set up under a large tent for seating. EAGAN 125TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL V 1 DEO MOVIE & VCR RENTALS STOP YANKEE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER We're in the Mall HOURS: Monday to Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM Sunday 12 PM - 10 PM 452-6390 VIDEO �OP COUPON 1 Movie Rental with 1 Paid Rental Not valid with any other discount or offer. -111=-M-r VIDEOSTOP COUPON VCR Rental $8.95 2 Free Movie Rentals Deposit Required Not valid with any other discount or offer. Eagan's history is at your fingertips by Amy O'Marro Eagan's history is no longer an assortment of tattered papers and yellowed photographs. The book "Lone Oak Years" is a compilation of those documents, photos, stories and memories. The title is a take off from Eagan's early years when the lone oak tree was a center of communication with com- munity notices posted. The symbol of the tree has since become the symbol for the city of Eagan. "This book was created for those whose families are a part of Eagan's history and for those who have come more recently and want to discover their city's background," the introduc- tion says. "This is a folk history built in part of memories, anecdotes, stories and speculation, attempting to record things that might otherwise have been lost," the introduction continues. "The coordinators have raked up a scattering of 'leaves from the tree,' and hope that you will enjoy them as much as they have." Copies will be sold for $8.95 at the City Celebration events during the Fourth of July weekend and at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Its 260 pages takes history of Eagan and the surrounding areas from the time when the land belonged to the In- dians to present day. It has more than 150 historic photographs. The volume was published by Vik- ing Press and the manuscript was edited by Lisa Fleming and Ken Damlo under the direction of Eagan City Adminsitrator Tom Hedges. Historical data was collected by the Eagan History Committee. The task of assembling information began in 1978, when the Eagan City Council established the committee. The effort was guided by Mayor Bea Blomquist, Councilmembers Ted Wachter, Tom Egan, Jim Smith and Jerry Thomas, and former Mayor Leo Murphy and former Councilmember Mark Parranto. The book is dedicated to Eagan's first mayor, Herbert Polzin. Polzin served as chairman of the History Committee. Frank Dembroski became the se- cond chairman for the committee. Dembroski is credited for his work in a forward in "Lone Oak Years" which says, his "perseverance in researching hundreds of sources, seeking photographs and organizing materials gave the book its shape and scope." Other committee members who contacted and interviewed long-time residents of Eagan include Arnold Carlson, James Diffley, Leotta Schwanz, Elizabeth Kennealy, Art Rahn, Rodger Slater and Alyce Bolke. Logo winner selected A special birthday logo, which depicts an oak tree and says 'Eagan 125 birthday,' will appear on posters and items commemorating the city's celebration. The design is the creation of Eagan resident Bret Meier. He was chosen as overall winner in the 12 to 18 age category for the City Celebration Logo Contest. Congratulations, Eagan On Your 125th Birthday Dakota County Chambers of Commerce Eagan Chamber of Commerce President, Dakota County Chambers Del Ohmann Cherokee State Bank President -Elect Ed Michaud Sperry Defense Products Group President, Eagan Chamber Larry Wenzel Wenzel Mechanical and Hilite Electric Executive Director, Dakota County Chambers Bill Escher Eagan Board Members Jerry Braun Simek's Meats and Seafood Paul Hauge Hauge, Smith & Eide Dave Kleimola Professional Travel Management Ivan Sorenson Brown -Minneapolis Tank & Manufacturing Co. Dick Stevenson Signal Hills Bank and Financial Resource Center Norm Storbakken Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Business Specialists Serving the Upper Midwest for over 50 years. 2864 Eagandale Boulevard 454-6580 Eagan See America First You've Come A Long Way Eagan! Happy 125th! Jeane Thorne Temporary Services, Inc. 227-9566 484-2773 454-9171 St. Paul Arden Hills Eagan Financial Specialists SB SIGNAL HILLS BANK FINANCIAL RESOURCE CENTER THE RESPONSIVE BANK MEMBER F.D.I.C. 1480 Yankee Doodle Rd. Yankee Square Center 452-9200 Realty "Professionally Marketing Residential Properties" Bus: (612) 452-7557 4555 Erin Dr., Suite 180 Eagan, MN 55122 MLS Legal Services Ramstad, Theisen & Kennedy chartered Attorneys at Law Home Services Paper 'N Paint Quality You Can Count On Experienced Professional Brenda 452-6586 Don 423-2602 Health Professionals Yankee Square Chiropractic Center Family Practice Dr. Donald C. Clark Office: (612) 454-6367 1476 Yankee Doodle Road Home: (612) 423-2173 Eagan, Minnesota 55122 EAGAN DENTAL CLINIC Family Dentistry T. E. LIM, D.D.S. (Evening & Sat. Appointments Available) 4357 Nicols Road Eagan, MN 55122 452-4411 Eagan Eye Clinic Dr. Alan R. Paymar Dr. Dennis Ottenstroer Dr. Bernie V. Rottach Optometrists Dr. J. Thomas Reynolds Ophthalmologist Cedarvale Professional Buildings Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Telephone: (612) 454-5661 18 Years in Eagan Yankee Square Family Practice DAVID S. KYLLO, M.D., A.B.F.P. M, W, F 9-5, Tues. 9-7, Thurs. 9-2 3460 Washington Drive Eagan, MN 55122 (612) 452-9240 Entertainment MIRA EAGAN LAKEVILLE 3902 Beau D'Rue Open For Lunch Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 454-7300 Valley Lounge Live Entertainment, Friday & Saturday 454-2760 HYankee Doodle Road STARKS LIVE MUSIC 6 NIGHTS EACH WEEK! 3125 Dodd, Eagan 454-8251 Fresh Baked Daily fi% 3800 Sibley Memorial Hwy. (Highway 13) lMiSter Donut 454-4382 Support the businesses that support Eagan's growth. EXPIRES JULY 31, 1985 EXPIRES JULY 31, 1985 Page 2 — Eagan Birthday Edition — Week of July 1, 1985 3918 Beau D'Rue Drive Cedarvale Highlands Eagan, Minnesota 55122 452-4252 Eagan Birthday Edition Week of July 1, 1.985.— Page,15 arade, vendor applications available for Eagan Funfest Applications for the Eagan July Fourth Funfest 2003 are now available for organiza- tions that want to participate in the parade or food/game booths. The Funfest is scheduled my 3-4 and includes a street ance, carnival, parade, food nd game booths, a teen talent ontest, and an open house at he new Eagan Community enter. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. July 4. The route begins at Blue Cross Road and moves east on Yankee Doodle to Federal Drive, where it turns north into Central Park. Participants are judged and cash awards are presented by the Eagan Lions Club. The 2003 parade theme is "Freedom Rocks." To receive a parade appli- cation, send an e-mail request to r.seelig@attbi.com or call (651) 452-4669. Vendor applications are intended for nonprofit groups in Eagan that would like to sell food/beverage items or offer games as a fund-raising opportunity for the club. Vendors may not duplicate items sold and previous ven- dors in good standing are offered first right of refusal. Nonprofit clubs have the option of working alone or partnering with a commercial vendor. For an application, call Margo Danner at (651) 454- 5688. vivid reports and graphic images have been transmi e • • places and positions that prior to this, were under the Pentagon's shadow. This kind of access is truly historic. Is all of this coverage what the world needs? Do you think that the embedded journalists accounts are truly as pure and neutral as what we would like them to be? Are we truly getting both sides of the story? The Arab news channel has focused their stories more on the casualties and damage to the citizens of Iraq. The U.S. press continues with its 'day in the life of the soldiers' slant. Admittedly the Arab newspeople have greater access to the other side, but the U.S. news channels have refrained from showing more of the effect the war is having on Iraqi citizens. But the seduction of the story of a lifetime has come with some casualties. Among the wounded and dead of the U.S. troops were some high -profile reporters. At what price is the story worth when the end result could be death? When does the ego and bravado overtake compassion and common sense? The dreadful washed up tired antics of Geraldo Riv- a and Peter Arnett helped no one to believe that th-. - - in their need for attention. Thei . „f .•,,.— .,.•.,. al AS Ctif p---cot America is liberator To the editor: In Laura Hedlund's letter to Thisweek, she claims that peas- ants with pitchforks are welcom- ing U.S. troops to Iraq. The tremendous volume of :-` tion comir- t9 ,1998' letters Eagan's parade was -patriotic and fun To the editor: I .could not .disagree :mofe- with Tim Iverson about Ea-. gan's July 4th FunFest Parade. The parade is 'still wonderfully patriotic and fun. . I don't recall going to, a, pa- rade where • there was not - candy tossing: ,It's fun, harm- less, • does not necessarily mean the pageantry and civil principles must be sacrificed and can be -done with minimal parental guidance. • - The. "gimmie" attitude isn't caused by the candy tossing, but by not teaching values such as self-control and shar ing. I attended the parade and saw my cousin sacrificing much of the candy he 'grabbed._ July 4' was, and, often is. very hot.. When watching the. pa: fade, you don't have much, choice but to sit under- the .hot sun for an hour'. -Cool water from squid guns is a refreshing , oasis that many people beg for. • If squirt .guns are. cut out; the parade would riot -be enjoyable. Politicking represents one of the greatest aspects of ou-r na= tion: democracy.- The reason• we celebrate _ Independence Day and the reason • thousands died- was largely to attain. this • right. Why shouldn't -it be part .of its own holiday. 'And as 'any politician or marketer will tell you,, stickers are cheaper, eas'- , ier and ..more effective than flyers or. pamphlets. , Again, commercial partici-' pants represent_ a great aspect of our- nation: capitalism. Commerce is a very important part• of our .society. The com- mercial participants are fun, create cheap advertising. Wand don't hurt•anyone. Parades and fun do not make people rude and self-seeking. They just allow us to see what is already there. Rather than . create .more laws and . regula- tions and banning . freedoms such as fun, teach your chil,. dren to enjoythe . parade peacefully. BR•►as effect . many .. .��1'��j1 4.ir�. "It's kind dfrlike what .every- day. peo lel)T,r{u'li�w fk= ing, you re igoiryg+ to,,,sch Of. People do it all •the time. We're saying to clients, ,'You may have to do that, too!'" _ Coming Soon ... Prior L JULY 8, 2000 EAGAN http:www.thisweek-online.com VOLUME 22, NO. 19 Superintendent John Longtin finishes eventful first year by Dan Gearino Staff Writer After an eventful first year as superintendent of the West St. Paul -Mendota Heights -Eagan School District (197), John Longtin can say with pride that the district's finances and morale have improved dramati- cally under his stewardship. "It's been a roller coaster," Longtin said of his first year, which ended July 1. Longtin knew what he was getting into. Since Sept. 19, 1995, he had been principal of Henry Sibley High School. He watched the district fall into debt, declining teacher morale and a deteriorating relationship between the School Board and former Superintendent Robert Monson. The budget deficit meant that teachers and programs had to be cut at Sibley and other district schools. The cuts were the most significant factor in a palpable decline in teacher morale, Longtin said. School Board meetings became forums for the board and Monson to blame each other for the problems. "I wasn't about to take The big parade Eagan families turned out for the Fourth of July parade. People from all cor- ners of the community par- ticipated, from a dalmatian taking a ride in a fire engine, to a brigade of chil- dren riding patriotically adorned bicycles. The parade was part of Eagan's 32nd annual July 4 FunFest, an event that included a street dance, carnival rides and fire- works. For more parade photos, see page 26A. Photos by Rick Orndorf sides," Longtin said about this conflict. "The truth was that both of the parties in conflict were my bosses." The board voted to not renew Monson's contract in the spring of 1999. "I'd had my superintendent license for a while and I had a pretty good understanding of where the district was," Longtin said of his reasons for applying for the opening. Once he formally applied, it was only a matter of weeks before the board announced him as the only finalist. A consulting firm had helped with a national search, but Longtin's familiarity with the district and positive relationship with the board made him the obvious choice. "We received a number of See Longtin, 13A RV storage rules to go before council by Dan Gearino Staff Writer After months of citizen input, the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission (APC) approved an ordinance that reg- ulates the storage of recreation- al vehicles (RVs). The approval, which occurred at the end of a June 27 public hearing, means that the amendment will now be for- warded to the City Council to be discussed, and likely voted on, at the July 18 meeting. There have been several APC public hearings on the amend- ment. At the April 13 hearing, over 100 residents were in the audience, most to voice their opinion that the storage rules would be too restrictive. In the time since, the amend- ment has been revised to take into account the concerns expressed at the public hearings. Judging from the compara: tively light attendance of 50 to 60 residents at the June 27 hear- ing, most RV owners are satis- fied with the amendment. In the original version of the See RV, 22A Competition may bring new choices to cable television customers by John Gessner Staff Writer Burnsville and Eagan cable customers may soon have a choice of providers for cable - TV and other telecommunica- tions services. A national wave of competi- tion in the traditionally monop- olistic cable field has come to the Twin Cities, where two new providers are seeking to wire the region for television, phone and data services. The Burnsville/Eagan Telecommunications Commission received franchise applications in June from the newcomers — Denver -based WideOpenWest LLC and St. Louis -based Everest Connections Corp. The commission and the two cities are legally obligated to entertain franchise proposals from would-be competitors to See Cable, 12A Sports Opinion Education Vital Statistics Seniors Religion Legal Notices A'I'IONAL 1)O1ftL S L LL" A•'1'011\'! Almost: hang On Sale inci 'E*eryt last 'j �Car�nTruck�� g 1(iuu vap 1INVVAS1 an! 2000 DURANGO 4X4s CASH OR TRADE 60 MO. 48 MO. 36 MO. $3 000t $295 PER $308 PER Mo.* $ Mo.* $1,S0o + 1st Payment S7 5 PER * MO. $344 PER MO.* $379 PER Mo.* 1st Payment $355 PER $379 PER $428 PE BEST IN CLASS! SEATING, TOWING & INTERIOR VOLUME! Magnum 4.7L, auto., air, 3rd seat, CD Player, cast wheels, 31" tires & fender flares, pwr. seat, power (wind., locks, mirrors), rack. M.S.R.P S31,010 Disc. -Rebate. , - 3.811 27,199 * Plus 1st pymt., lic. fee & DOC. 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On July 4, the festivi- ties begin with the annual pa- rade at 10 a.m. from Diffley Road up Blackhawk Road to Sky Hill Park at the corner of Blue Cross and Blackhawk roads. After the parade, enjoy bingo, a beer tent, food booths, game booths, turtle races and more. At dusk (approximately 10:10 p.m.) 30 minutes of fire- works will be set to "Star Wars" music. The best viewing will be at Sky Hill Park. On Saturday, July 5, enjoy the fun and games all day. A free street dance featuring "The Windjammers" will be held at Sky Hill Park that eve- ning. For more information, call 1- 800-EAGAN-20. Save $3,900 or —Mu.wofRebels 1500 door cash or trade. Total dorm Stpa1 ♦ tax 8 iG 15e penalty ewer 24U Automatic, AC, Tilt, Powe Windows, Power Lock Lease or Buy From 24 $16,995 and pjaunca Models $2 '95 VILLAG SALE PRICED FROM 1Z '95 FORD F'15 PICKUPS F R 0 s12 - OU 1TNS WALKAWAY OR BUV Aeloti\ C'Ffkbn51C_L. Fourth celebration well attended, organizers say by Amy O'Marro Despite gloomy predictions for future Fourth of July festivities in Eagan, this year's parade, carnival and fireworks show was "enormously suc- cessful," organizers say. "We had a good carnival with a tremendous turn -out, there was great community support," said Fourth of July Chairman Lowell Johnson. "The only thing that didn't cooperate was the weather Saturday night. A front passed through and we had a hour and a halt' of rainstorms which forced us to cancel one of the street dances." Organizers in the Eagan Lions Club and Volunteer Fire Depart- ment said earlier that they didn't know if Eagan could continue the annual Independence celebration because of soaring insurance rates and a lack of community interest. Johnson said he was pleased with the community's support for this year's festivities. Johnson said he enjoyed the `Cartoon Characters' parade which marched down Rahn Road. "It took over two hours to complete. There were an awful lot of floats and two bands, the Rosemount High School Band and the Lions Kazoo Band. We gave out prizes for the best band. The Lions Kazoo Band came in second place, that's not all that bad," Johnson said. Once again, the Lion's Turtle Races were the most popular at- traction at the Rahn Park Car- nival, he added. "The turtles are back in Lexington, Ky., eating blue grass and getting their legs massaged for next year. We have real professional turtle races. Next year we are going to have to find jockeys." Part of the problem of organizing this year's In- dependence celebration was that the Fourth fell on a long weekend, Johnson said. "It was hard to find people to man the booths because they were on vacation. But we ended up hav- ing more booths than I expected. Next year the Fourth is on a Saturday, the number of booths will probably double." There were 11 booths at this year's car- nival. The booths are staffed by service clubs and community groups. Johnson estimated that 14,000 people attended the street dance and carnival July 3. "On fireworks night that estimate must have doubled. The grounds Photo by Amy O'Marro Eagan Lions Club turtle races attracted a large crowd, said Fourth of July Chairman Lowell Johnson. He said the turtles are back in Lexington, Ky. training for next year. (Rahn Park) were completely covered with people," he said. Fireworks are presented each year by Dick Noyse, Eden Prairie. "The carnival is something we enjoy doing and hope continues, as long as the insurance doesn't bury us. As long as the com- munity supports us, we will be out there," Johnson said. 1JCPENNEY BURNSVILLE DAILY SPECIALS: MONDAY: Get in shape for summer, enjoy -our delicious ss of, ice tea $2.99 salad bar and a tall gla TUESDAY: Full meal special, enjoy a -juicy burger on toasted bun, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, crisp. french fries and free ice.cream cone $2.99 WEDNESDAY: ' Fresh fruit boat, 1/2 cantaloupe filled with your choice of chicken, tuna or egg salad, plus a $2.99 fresh croissant with butter THURSDAY: Chicken salad fiesta, Tight crispy -tortilla shells filled with lettuce, tomato slices, fresh cucumber, carrot sticks $2.99 .FRIDAY: Seafood salad .fiesta, Tight crispy tortilla shell with lettuce, tomato slices, cucumber, carrot sticks topped with crab meat $ 2.99 • • .SATURDAY: A Breakfast special served -between 9:30 and 11:00 ..99C •.JCPenne. .y '- Charge it only at JCPenney Burnsville Cty. Rd. 42 & Hwy. 35 435:8551 • Restaurant hours: Mon: Fri. 10-7; Sat. 9:30-4; Sun. Noon-4� Eagan Gvanide—Weekof July 14, 1986 look at each program." Existing workfare programs vuu�y a ll dUU .i 0ICS di C IOW, Ar'tic clients migrating to col fraud rates are low in M•in Iect benefits.' • Oregon Pharmacist Making Cosmetic History! Wrinkle Cream Great Success It's an exciting story of a pharmacist who developeda wrinkle cream which women all over the country are clamoring for. Dr. Robert Heldfond is making cosmetic history with his EB5 cream. 'His dream since Pharmacy; School has resulted in a wrinklecream which is enjoying record sales in department stores and which cosmeticians and .customers are praising: very highly. • Research lab tests show that by daily use of EB5 cream, morning and night, facial lines, lines around the eyes, lines on the forehead and around the mouth are -smoothed. Thousands across the country are so pleased that EB5 is 5 creams in 1 jar . EB5 is a wrinkle cream, a night cream, a moisturizer, an eye -cream, and a makeup - base ... All In One. 'EB5 appears to be The natural way to help ag- ing skin. It contains naturatLiprogen, collagen and lipropmtein (natural skin oil) with Vitamins E and B5, A and D, and other ingredients. Dr, Heldfond's • Crowds are corning into department stores across the country. Pharmacist Heldfond is pictured above showing his wrinkle cream, EB5. EB5 cream is, greaseless and leaves the skin soft and velvety and younger -looking. If you are concerned about your skin •appear- ing to -be aging too quickly, hurry and find some EB5 cream. One jar lasts for months. Note: EB5 cream is . available in most JCPenney Stores with cosmetic departments. JCPenney Burnsville Co. Rd. 42 & Hwy. 35W 435-8551 Jfii,tl'.° i ,...it; e le•9ni_ i. t ❑aYr r r a rill, iiii! iia.i.po;lp, 1r,rp,,,,, ip.ipsp„_-u ,. oeie • i eqe ,1. )NriY else-!P iiei1li�a' overflrnent campus Western part ofcount . .y By LORI WELLE This summer Apple Valley, city staff members are in hot pursuit of a cool deal that could makethe city's prime development area even more prestigious. The project involves a- new library, and a .possible govern- •merit campus that would take up 22 acres of the land now owned by Math •:Fischer, and Paul Grosz at the northwest quadrant of County Road 42 and Galaxie Avenue. l The first key link in the, entire project has already :fallen into place, according to Apple Valley community development director John Gretz. That • link is the Dakota County Library Board's unanimous recommendation to locate a library:at that site. The library, which will serve Apple Valley, Rosemount, Lake- • ville and the Valley Park ; area, will be a28,000-square-foot build- ing costing an estimated -$3.4, million, not including land prices. that must still be negotiated. -A previously suggested library site was on the former Carroll property at Hayes Road: and County Road 42, and $120,000 in parkdedication funds was set aside for such a building. How- ever,: the Library Board in- dicated they wanted to have the library east, rather than west, of Cedar Avenue to better serve the - Rosemount and Lakeville 'resi- dents. Therefore the new Galaxie site was agreed on and the $120,000 may be used toward land costs. - While working on the library The county's population center • is somewhere between the two in- tersections of County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue in Apple` Valley and Cedar Avenue and Cliff Road in . Eagan. Because the county board wants the offices to be in a commercial/office area, 'both the Apple:Valley site and the Eagan site; nextto:the court -building on Cliff Road, will be examined: , "It will be a difficult. decision," Harrington said. •Both locations. will haveanadjacent court build- ing or library, making them at- . tractivei -However, Harrington said that Apple Valley may have an edge in the process •because; although land prices vary, Eagan land 'prices" seem .to be a .little .higher than Apple Valley's. The board is expected to direct staff tobegin' a 'feasibility ,study as to where the building should be located. Those findings should. be completed by the end of the sum- mer. - Another thing the •feasibility study is needed for. is to deter- mine what type of office is need- ed. Harrington said the board will consider either an administrative office or. a service center. An administrative office would house almost all of the county departments including_ highway, planning, parks and others: A service center would provide the needed services that the public is directly involved • with, such as -. • paying taxes andrenewing. dif- ferent types of licenses. The planning, which involves so. many, different entities, is dif- ficult, Gretz said. "Putting it all site, Gretz said he became aware together and trying to, get all they; that 'the •ounty .Dakota CBoard : , actors together is like` gathering' was interested*,creatmg'a.new smoke, ;he said. •� .. administrative'°office• building or'.. ,Approval`. of the campus ;pro service center in -the western-por posal; -however; 'would spark so - tion of the county to .better•.serve- :.much' iriteresf"'and development the growing population there. a. in Apple Valley that all the hard Not long after- Gretz. learned - work would pay off, he said. - about the need for county offices,:•.. :Having the county offices in he was approached by a develop-, " ` Apple Valley would be a .`.`presti- er about locating a :reserve ar7 gious thing,.'•'..Gretz Said. `.`And it mory. in Apple Valley.. That's •;_ ,will be a real -benefit to have the. when he decided that it may -be . library here." - convenient to locate all three, and . The signals now being`installed any • future government -needed . at the intersections ''of Galaxie space, in one central' government; ."Avenue,and County Road 42`and- campus. - Garrett Avenueand County Road "The more everybody looks:at 42 could •pave the way, for the. it (the project), the more,:ideas ,•.future busy downtown...`°I_,think: they get," Gretz said: the_ spin-off businesses' down; here Althou h the c-eii u'_ ' . g project has taken". because of the"locatin could be up a lot of time for Gretz and advantageous to the city," Gretz . other city staff members, Gretz said. . says he enjoys every minute. Gretz added that he is -optimist - "It's been fun. I'.like doing stuff is about the project becoming a like this." reality because hehas had -good Gretz has:,~ a few maps and reactions from everyone involved" . rough drafts • scattered on his -- everyone, that is, except desk of what the campus might perhapsfor some Hastings city look like. Next to the library . officials who want -the county of- _ would be the county administra- fices to remain .intheir;' city,:' tive office or service center. The which is the county%.seat. - • county needs about-60,000 square feet now and will need about 60,000 square feet in the future, he . said. Also included in the campus is a public meeting center and more miscellaneous government office space. The entire parcel of . land on County Road 42 from Galaxie Avenue to Garrett Avenue would be government - related, except for the existing Learning Tree Center, which would , most likely complement ; the offices, Gretz said. The Dakota County Board has not yet decided what kind of building is needed or where that building would be located. Ken Harrington, senior planner for- Dakota County, said the board members realize the need to in- crease service to the western por- tion of the county. - 10A JULY 21, 1986 THISWEEK "Hastings has always had•' a strong and guarded position about keeping the government center .there,;' Fourth District County-.. Commissioner Steve Loeding said'r However, -hp `-added•_;that because of the "massivedevelop ment" in the western side of the county,' services are.. needed:. there. •"This whole thing is monumentalin the history of the county. If it takes place it will provide a new focus on the way county government is going to move in the next few years;" he: said, adding that people may take more of an interest in county government. Loeding said he has learned "more about the Apple Valley pro- posal than the Eagan one. "The f• „f• �i Vie -.chosen k.. soon The,. board may, even, -move .some fiscal developmentservices Jto the Commons: I: office. building in: Apple.: Valley for short=term space needs in order to:cope.with the,crowding in Hastings'. ' The county board is expected to discuss the Library Board's • • Apple Valley proposal is very um que in that it provides a campus area in a strategic location that provides access to all parts of the county," he said. - Whatever the decision, Loeding • said that the must get mov- ing .on some. type of proposal • • recommendation and they may hear about the county govern- ment campus proposal in more detail at their meeting July 29. Even if -the campus proposal does not materialize, the library will still' become a reality, ,pro- bably by 1988,according to Harr- ington. 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Adventure World Travel American Fruit & Produce A & R Machine Tool, Inc. Carbones Pizza Cedarvale Champion .Auto Cedar Cliff Liquors Cedarvale Liquors CENTURY 21 South Country- ' • Cedarvale Coast to Coast Cedarvale Auto Sales Clothes Tree & Mags City of Eagan Computers Etc. Clifford Maesaka, M.D. Dakota County State- Bank Dakota Plumbing -& Heating Dental Health Care Center_ Drugs Plus -Eagan Eagan Thisweek Eagan Construction Company Eagan Hilts Pet Hospital Eagan Police Auxiliary Eagan Standard Fashion Footwear Fredrickson Heating and Air Gopher Smelting & Refining. Company Hardware Hank Hauge, Eide & Keller P.A. Hilite Electric I.E. Sanderson, M.D. . Italian Pie Shoppe Knutson Rubbish Service LaHass Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. Lull Engineering McKee Enterprises, Inc. Mike's Shoe Service Minnesota Bank of Eagan 1st Minnesota Savings Nedved's Flowers • Norwest Bank One Hour Martinizing Paymar-Ottenstroer Optometrists Peoples Natural Gas Company Roadway Custom Trailers Robert T. 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' _.t JULY 21, 1986 9A. • :1:=C ..1 Informational meeting set for July 4 FunFest An informational meeting is sched- uled May 1 to tell Eagan residents about the new location for the July 4 celebra- tion at Sky Hill Park on Blue Cross Road. • •Questions and concerns will be ad- dressed beginning at 7 p.m. at Grand ...k)t Slam Entertainment Center at the ' - Cedarvale Mall. The meeting is spon- . Visored by the city of Eagan and the July 4 v FunFest citizen's committee. The committee approved the Sky Hill park site as the festival grounds. Plans in- NIclude a carnival beginning Thursday, .11 July 3, and operating through Sunday, tJuly 6. There will be 10 rides with seven kiddie rides and three adult rides. Games ranging from 25 cents to $1 per chance will offer a prize every time. Food also will be available from community sponsored booths, such as the Knights of Columbus, Lionesses and Boy Scout troops. A parade will begin at 10 a.m. on July 4 at Diffley Square and proceed north along Blackhawk Road to Sky Hill Park. Judging and refreshments are included. Businesses and n.'ighborhoods are en- couraged to enter a float or parade unit using the theme of "Star Wars." This theme will be carried through to the fire- works display at dusk on July 4. Mid- level fireworks will be detonated in time to the movie theme music. Volunteers are needed to help develop this festival. A preliminary meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. April 30 at Edina Realty in Town Centre. The May 1 infor- mational meeting is designed to answer resident nupstinns_ mation: 891-2908. Opening Windows -chronic illness group- Burnsville. Information: 890-1723 (Marilyn); 435-8102 (Dee); 924-5204; 892-2385. Overcomers Outreach -for women affected by dysfunctional/compulsive behaviors • - Burnsville. information: 432-7168. Overeaters Anonymous -Burnsville. Infor- ation: 985-5003 (Rita); 851-0985 (Kathy); 431- .755 (Lois); 953-4333 (Mike). Overeaters -Anonymous -Eagan. Informa- ion: 688-9059 (Kathy). Parenting -for men -Burnsville. Information: 891-1831 (John). Parents Anonymous -Western Dakota County. Information: 894-5584, 686-7521. Parents Anonymous -South St. Paul. Information/times: 487-2111or pager number 680- 1333. Parent Support Group -Apple Valley. Infor- ation: 432-2400. - Parent to Parent -for parents of children ith special needs -Apple Valley: Information:. 90-3057. Parkinson Support Group -Apple Valley. Information: 432-8607 (Marilyn. Countryman). Parkinson's. Support Group -Mendota Heights. Information: 993-2253. - _ Praise and Fitness -Apple Valley. Informa- tion: 432-4722 (Boxy). Promises -for battered and abused/ women - Burnsville. Information: 432-7168. Reach -for family or friends of a loved one who suffers from mental illness -Eagan. Informa- tion: 454-7035 (Donna). Rem covert Iris Self Help Mental Health - April 30 Clubs MOMS Club, Eagan chapter, 10 a.m., 1930 Diffley Road, Eagan. Information: 895-9600 or 681-8394. Mom's Group, 9:30 a.m., child care available, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Johnny Cake Ridge Road and McAndrews.Road, Apple Valley. Information: 322-4792 or 431-4348. g&lotzCa • ar group of enthusiastic residents of the Marbl� Lane neighborhood dressed in silver "A4its and riding a futuristic float carried off first -place honors in the 4th of July parade: - ZSMiling at the end of the -parade route are - .j<eith Zierden,•Brenda Smith,"Lori Zierden, I,:ekmj; and Mark Lemke. Back row: Bobby Gafd- , net, Nicole, Brent and Trisha Parker.:Right: • ur „ . :RetiredPolice Chief Martin •iDes Lauriers, looking fit and tax, spoke to the crowd Also on the platfbrm'Were;M'aYor,councilor Ted Wachter State Rep. Art Seaburg; State Sen. Howard Knutson The weather was perfect, and alarge crowd lined the parade route • along -Rahn...Road from Cedarvale. Center to 'Rahn Park:" • .• „ • - • ''••••• ' !••.;-•T••• •••-•'.1 • • - ; 0 es, • "f" ''.41i16 ScMkferrili4irjglit4e'n'i,eagiah' •-‘• a 1 Our 4th ro:A : • — . , •• • • • - wed h Edikir; .-. • • what • , • • -1040:4 Friday evening • ' et oufollowed b t - • when .of a • - • '',••••-tom •• startek, • •thla--bRng.,.1..7.,,,, id .,•• • 4- 'W! . -0 ziiur157Ye4r_. • • • bUlante,-; ecked, " • to C we don towering „ . • ' e :646 breath Within five mrnutes a mWe appreciated your - e " • -;4i ou to h f had no brokeii bones and 11 1' apparenthead "3 -t help and quick eekind. to for and We did —partly due to you' .11`rtgri •tottonwpb --tree••in Tian Ivus -,,•osier•aildr4s$ni*d !)), etv:main0;:!;:-ttar.ents,„ F aheis in E _ _rMichelle Mathews, sister • - . . tin rvi 0 •n 4+. Pain I fl"oh�er (1-es pOyto - LowSec-i—tov)) duly ►, IMB' Eagan grounds its high -flying July 4th display i No Location available for aerial fireworks; -4xiinpromise saves show f ri M CAREY re vautm lack of wide open, umtevdoped public pane means Eagan will rein in its high -fly- . sng Fourth of July aerial fireworks and ; place them with ground displays. : `There is simply no good location to bold t* tur civic festivals anymore," said Lynn FIREWORKS V CONtra E: 442ki 18 park no firework shells will be slot into the air as la past. years Is there a place to launch fire- works in the city? "We jest kept asking ourselves if there was anywhere suitable for aerial fireworks," said Roger Kippley, a member of the city's Fourth of July committee. "The answer was always no." The city did consider a site near West Publishing on Oppermaa Drive between Yankee Doodle and Malty, of the Eagan Convention and Visi- tor's Bureau. "lb effectively put on an aeri- al display we need a 700-foot radius with ample parking. We also have a parade and a carnival ao we need a big area, and that type of s� paacc a simply does not exist In EaganIn 1995 andA'96, the fireworks were . launched from Rahn Park between Nicole and Cliff Lake roads Townhouses and con- dominiums .were bust there and encroach on the launch site. For safety reasons, the fireworks -were move& Last year`' site, the fields by the Blue Wescott roads. But the site was not easily accessible from all areas of the city and it was dropped from oonsideratiorn. In 'fact. the fireworks them- selves were almost dropped in recent years because the Lions Club. which sponsored the holiday festival and fireworks. deemed the pyrotechnics too expensive. The festival is a fund-raiser for several civic groups, but the fireworks were a drain an profits. The city also decided to with- draw its support for the fireworks The decision was changed by the City Council after a successful petition drive gathered 400 signa- tures. The city now provides Cross and Blue Shield bnilding on Yankee Doodle Road, have became the new corpo- rate home of Delta DentaL People at the nearby Skyhill Park could watch the aerial display as could others miles away. This summer's display — a ground -level show with mini -pictorials such as flags and waterfalls set to Tonle — is scheduled at dusk Saturday in Skyhill Park on Else Goss Road between Yankee Doodle and Black - hawk roads. City officals say the ground displays will be visible only from within the FIREWORKS COMINUED ow 2B P. 310,000 annually for Fourth of July fireworks. The Lions Club spent about S7.000 for past dis- Plarl As for acquiring more public space. the city won't be baying large tracts of it anytime soon. Eagan has 35,000 acres. Of that land, 16 percent has been pur- chased for public parka. "We are not planning any maisr park additions In the city." said Bob Klrmis. a city planner. "There may be a few smaller scale parks . scheduled in the immediate future as need develops ' in new residen- tial areas. but a park suitable for thus type of event simply is not on the agenda now" INSIDE Wondering where you can catch fireworks action? Pining for a parade? For a complete list of south suburban Fourth of July activities, see Page 28. With or without the aerial dis- plays. longtime residents think that anything that brings the com- munity together is better than no"I think (having a ground level display) is an acceptable compro- mise," said Pat Thomas, who col- lected the signatures at her Eagan Floral shop to save the fireworks. "I have lived in this community for 20 years and these types of events are store important now as we are "If we need to havve.Aa ground lay. so be it." she said. Tien Casey moms on Dakota County. Contact him at 228-2176 or tcarepio- n eerpesc.00m WV) I/)1A0 C'uvvent- <,nly 1) 11S' CITY BRIEFS Many events slated for Eagan's July 4 festivities For Eagan's 29th Annual 4th of July festival, the fireworks will be part of the finale for the FunFest to take place at Sky Hill Park, at the corner of Blue Cross and Blackhawk roads, July 3-4. The show will feature a sky -filling low level fireworks display and ground dis- plays lighting up the park. "Unlike tradi- tional fireworks displays that are shot into the sky and are visible from several miles away, a ground display brings its specta- tors close to the action and choreographs the program to music," said Joanna Foote communications coordinator for the city. "The display will be made up of mini -pic- torials including flags, waterfalls and possi- bly some specially designed elements to tie into the FunFest theme of Dizzy Over Dis- ney"," said Lynn Matty spokesperson for the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau. Other activities during the 4th of July festival include: Alotta Amusements Carnival will be present July 3-5 with more than 10 rides for children and adults. Community groups participating in the event include The Lions Club, beer tent and turtle races: Knights of Columbus, ham- burgers and bratwursts; Eagan Lionesses hot dogs, mini -donuts, glow necklaces and putt -putt golf; Valley Viewers 4-H, bingo; Boy Scout Troop 510, chocolate bananas and caramel apples; Eagan Fire Depart- ment, ball toss; Gleason's Gymnastics, bar- becue rib sandwich and chicken; Commu- nity Action Council and Papa John's Pizza; Celebration Community Church, chil- dren's games; Aerial Communications phone center where people can make free phone calls; American Cancer Society Lu- minaries and Eagan Convention and Visi- tors Bureau with Eagan souvenirs. July 3 activities include a demonstra- tion of the police K-9 unit followed by the free street dance featuring Steve Millar and Diamondhead. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., with the carnival, food and game booths open from 4 p.m. to midnight. Independence Day activities begin with the annual parade at 10 a.m. The route be- gins at the intersection of Blackhawk and Diffley roads and goes north on Blackhawk Road to Sky Hill Park. Participants in the parade are asked to dress up as their fa- vorite Disney character. After the "Dizzy over Disney" parade, enjoy activities at the park. Stage shows featuring local talent, dancing, high school bands and jugglers will fill the stage from noon to 8 p.m. "The Dizzy over Disney" fireworks are scheduled for 10:15 p.m. The best view- ing will be at Sky View Park. Information: 452-4188 or 1-800- EAGAN-20. City offering surplus wood chips after clean up Beginning July 1, the city of Eagan is making wood chips available to the pub- lic. The material has been generated through clean-up operations following the May 15 and 30 storms. The site is at the end of Nichols Road, and can be accessed by taking Silver Bell Road west from Highway 13 to Nichols Road and going south to the dead end. This shredded tree debris may contain leaves, soil and miscellaneous organic ma- terial. The site will not be staffed and no fee will be charged. Individuals must pro- vide shovels and containers for loading. Information: 681-4600. �r�c� its 1Jec- Return sanity to Eagan's 4th of July parade To the editor: My family and I attended the recent 4th of July parade in Eagan, but it will probably be our last. The parade has be- come little more than a string of commercials and a competi- tion for candy and prizes. Here are some suggestions for pa- rade organizers next year. Cut out the candy tossing. Our children should come to the parade to enjoy the pag- eantry and 'think about the civic principles related to this holiday. As it stands, the 4th is becoming akin to Halloween in its "gimmie" attitude. Also, rather than relaxing, adults have to monitor their children chasing after candy and fight- ing. Cut out squirt guns, period. Politicians should put away the inane stickers, and hand out a one -page position paper instead. Educate us insteadof patronize us. And by the way, when did politicking become part of the 4th of July parade? Eliminate or limit the number of commercial participants. Increase those having to do with civic and historical events or ideas. I did not notice one reference to the original mean- ing of Independence Day. Let's get back to the essence of this holiday. Too many public outings have turned into venues for children to be rude and self- seeking. Let's return the sanity to this holiday tradition. TIM IVERSON Eagan Eagan's parade was patriotic and fun To the editor: I could not . disagree more , with Tim Iverson about Ea- gan's July.4th .FunFest Parade. The parade is still wonderfully patriotic and fun. I don't recall going ,to a pa- rade where there was not candy ,tossing. It's fun, harm- less, 'does not. necessarily mean the pageantry and .civil principles must be sacrificed and can be done with minimal parental guidance. The "gimmie" attitude isn't caused by the candy tossing, but by not teaching values such as self-control'. and'ishar-+ ing. I attended the :parade: and saw :;_my, : cousin .- sacrificing`- much of the candy he grabbed.„. JUIy 4 was and often is very -: hot. When::. watching the pa- rade, you don't have much choice but to sit under the hot sun for an hour. Cool water from squirt guns is a refreshing oasis that many people beg for. If squirt guns are cut out, the parade would not be enjoyable. Politicking represents one of the greatest aspects of our na- tion: democracy. The reason we celebrate Independence Day. and: the reason thousands died' was fargely''to attain this right. Why shouldn't it be part of its own holiday. And as any politician .or marketer will tell you, stickers are cheaper, eas- ier and more effective than flyers or pamphlets. Again, commercial partici- pants represent a great aspect of our nation: capitalism. 'Commerce' is a very important part of our society. The com- mercial participants 'are fun, create cheap advertising and ,don't hurt anyone. Parades and fun do not make people rude and self-seeking. They just allow us to see what is already there. Rather than create more laws and regula- tions and banning freedoms such as fun, teach your chil- dren to enjoy the parade peacefully::;;: •• • : BRANDON MASON Eagan 1 -Pilot Knob -Road- between Lone Oakr4rid-Yankee: Doodle, SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Chace Roberts 3and July 1-4 12-Midnight. Carnival, Games, Rides • - . Discount Tickets at Eagan CVB :1474 Yankee Doodle R. oad July 3 4pm-Midnight ‘!Community Food Si GameBooths Beer Tent, Bingo, TheRaces. July 3 7:30-11:30 July 4 10 a.m. FREE Dance to Chace Roberts Band Parade - new route --On' Yankee, Doodle Road from Blue Cross Road • East on Yankee Doodle and Norib on Pilot Knob to Central Park — July 4 12 Noon - Old Navy Medallion Hunt ' July 4 2 p.m. Adult Spelling Bee ; • "" • - pint: .7," • July 4 8-Dusk , • -Tat peare's-School of Dance- --- - Atomic Kids Performances 71tIly 4 Dusk FuiiFest FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR FREE Dance'- July 3, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Eagan Lions Club. Country -Western kickin' music fitornic Kids ' , .' ' • - • • , Celebrating F.agaifs new Central Park Enjoy the sounds of the Atomic Kids just before' Huge Aerial Fireworks Display ' the Fireworks Display. Non-stop entertainment (,(Al2c e; c evrci r•l.:r; — c o v,,,,t• $4na v,AL vtczith the,,arer.ts.jfinl :set young performers! 1. Sponsored By: Eagan' Lions Club, Old Navy, City of Eagan, Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau For inforination pr. biscount Carniilal Tickets, contact the Eagan CVB alL1:80D-EAGAN-20, ( c. "1474 Yankee Doodle'Poad, Eagan, MN 55121 • 623.7865.23 cles — what we°cw4l the six - ,pack. But the point is that it's vey lean, you see it in all the ads and movies now 'Fight Clubis a good example. ' `Even bigger guys want to look that way. Peeled; did I` Emention peeled?" "High definition," says Jeff 'Henry, 41, a model and actor Who lives in Culver City, . Calif. "I take a lot bf work from bigger guys because I've got it. I've.got the wash- , '`;board." The washboard, the .,'cheese -grater, the anti - paunch: Get used to it, say trainers; it's going to be 'around a while. Symbolically and physically, it lies at the Center of the latest male body ideal. And, what's most trag- ic, it'cannot be written off 'as the bizarre product of too • • • many steroids and hor-` mbnes;. of freakish hours in cover model, says he now • ,logs ab iut a half-hour of aerobic exercise, usually -running, first thing in the morning, plus 50 sit-ups a day, along witli,up to two hours in the gym five or 'six . days a week. "And usually one weekend day devoted to . cardio," he says. That's maintenance: • Laying the foundation took more of all the above. "If you're starting with a normal physique, soft, a little belly, trying to build that ripped lean look, it's a:full- time job," Cortesi says. "That's what you do with • your time," in the beginning.' • Stop staring at yourself in the gym mirror. The sul- tans of shred save their pos- ing for the cameras'. In the weight room, they work like a pit -stop crew. "You work fast, youdon't waste time be - Eagles who now works as an actor, and. TVlwriter-producer. "But what you really need to do is crank the cardio and be strict about -diet." • -Which brings unto tip No. 3: Eat like a saint (arid not the rotund St. Thomas Aquinas). Diet is the.great equalizer, and its taboos are familiar: no.fried food, no junk food, light on the fat, heavier on protein. Cortesi has egg whites, turkey bacon and•toast in' the morning; a turkey. or chicken sandwich for lunch; and lean meat and salad for dinner. Henry's diet is similar: tuna, lean`meats,very little fat. . "Watching the diet is one of the hardest parts,". says Gil- . more. "Anyone can work out, but,staying away from'all that good food? Sometimes I think that 90 percent of the battle is diet.". OW • ELPING CHOOLS ILL GIB/ Old, A.. LY ARM FEELING. Donate to Newspaper in Education and you could win an Orlando vacat onion four•! 4 4 a tri; /1 • f‘Piiii ifej f!ft AO :Flit t,j tireS r , Iscirigra g; 4 0C444 OA r,iir -; e oc:flerr.f. 40,0;4 70. le �✓ 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Dusk '‘, ' 1 ' lifir ��-1/111 aunfest 20111 g Schedule of Events All events occur at Central Park in Eagan unless otherwise noted. Central Park is located at the northwest corner of Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle roads. Information: (651) 452-4188. July 1 Ongoing Carnival rides noon to midnight July 2 Ongoing Carnival rides noon. to midnight July3 Ongoing Carnival rides Ongoing Medallion Hunt clues posted at Old Navy, 1263 Promenade Place 4:00 p.m. Game and food booths open 7:30 p.m. Free Lions Club Street Dance, featuring Chace Roberts Band July 4; 10:00 a.m. between Ongoing Noon "Millennium Dream" Parade, along Yankee Doodle Blue Cross & Pilot Knob roads Turtle Races, Bingo, Ball Toss, and much more! Old Navy Medallion Hunt, 5250 Prize, clues at park and Old Navy Adult Spelling Bee, register at (651) 454-3872. Puppet Show, also at 4 and 6 p.m. Pat Peare Dancers, festival stage Atomickids Performance Group, festival stage Gigantic Fireworks Display r r rtr 1 /I Z-*W -� 01111 1..111b` \‘'7 *kti \\).\ wi Si!. Paul Dispatch ty gives preliminary nod to gambling at celebratio By a 3-2, : vote, Eagan Council ; • members last week gave prelim- - inary. approval to • a citizens • group to run games of chance at - the ' community's annual 4th of' :.July celebration: Money . from the games would .go'.toward financing studies by the- citizens group •to raise $2 million in private money to build an ice arena. • THE GAMES, part of the cele- bration sponsored by city volun- teer firefighters and the Lions • Club, • will take place July 4, 5 • and 6 at Cedar Pond on County . Road 30 near Cedar Avenue. The council action is subject to City Attorney Paul Hauge deter - Mining the legality of the games. Eagan • Councilman Ted_ Wachter. voted against the approval be- cause he said, "It would indicate we're in favor of the ice arena. We haven't made that decision." Wachter _told arena commit- teeman Anthony Lancette, "Your group has extreme enthu- siasm and I commend you for it. But some people are not for it (the arena)." Mayor Bea Blomquist also voted against the approval be- cause she disagreed with waiv- ing some "city fee requirements for the games of chance. .BUT' •COUNCILMAN Thomas Egan said, "I think we should 'give . the arena committee enough rope to hang themselves or by the same token enough Lee- way to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps. "If they can raise enough mon- ey for the arena, I say more pow- er to them." Agreeing. with Egan were Councilmen `James Smith and Mark Parranto. • At a previous meeting, records show: the council voted 3-2 along the same _lines, to give , prelimi- nary endorsement to the ice are- na concept. • However, that vote is con- Egan Wachter tingent upon finalapproval of' details that City Administrator • Thomas . Hedges may work out - with the committee. AFTERWARD, Lancette told the' Dispatch, "Committee mem- bers soon will be soliciting dona- tions from area businesses.". In addition, he said the com- mittee is seeking part of, the ,city's 40 recreational acres at Pilot Knob and Wescott roads at the center of town for the arena. The committee also wants the •city to extend utilities to the pro- posed arena and build the park- ing lot. "Except for debt service; on the proposed building, prelimi- nary studies show that an arena may be operated at an annual profit of from $60,000 to $80.000." Lancette said., • Tuesday, June 10, 1980 Already, the- committee•-.lias"'• • gotten written. 'commitmentg' from several area organizations to purchase ice time, Meanwhile, a consultant-i's-aidi,, ing Lancette ` as well ' asr'other, committee . member:s.. L`ynn �'', Keefer and Patricia Leah'y„inex ploring the idea of a city refei•en- ...dum to float a $4 million bond issue to build a community,cen; • ter. Such a center could include a swimming pool, . tennis courts, track . and field; weight lifting - and wrestling facilities;.as well as the arena. Y c.. Tuesday, June 10, 1980 ' -St.•Paul Dispatch t 3S Parent: 1•13Y;SCOTT'CARLSON j Staf. Writer Catch athletes who usip drugs..,, Westi St. 'Paul parent wants ?offielals in her school district, to crack ;down:on student athletes whosmoke, drink• or use drugs. ` I'think• the (athletic) coaches are ;f amiliar' andaware of 'stu- dentsWusing chemicals but they don't -.enforce the regulations," Connie Seifert contended at last week's District 197 School Board •• meeting. District 197 "I would encourage coaches and administrators to enforce' the Minnesota State High. School teague laws." That was one of three sugges- J tions she made for John Hag; man, principal of Henry Sibley' High School, during a discussion about, district chemical, depend- ency programs. Contacted after the meeting, Hagman responded: "Useof some chemicals are against the law. No coach or professional is ignoring it if they have evidence. "But it's one thing 'to hear it third -hand and another to have evidence.- That's the same situa- tion facing police officers and the courts." • Meanwhile, . Hagman said he had no response to • Seifert's suggestions to have closed study halls next fall and to encourage teachers to report students using drugs. ' "It's . my understanding.. that chemicals are beingpassed in 'the hallways," Seifert said. "I would encourage staff in report-, ing kids. "I know this is a touchy area. It's. a judgment whether someone is high but a lot of students take drugs before they come to class in the morning. "If we are sincere id solving problems the 'staff will have to help reinforce students who are staying straight," Seifert cluded. draw citizen protest con- Vandals might close cty's Haskell Park By SCOTT'CARLSON Staff Writer. West St. Paul's Haskell Park, the scene of heavy vandalism, may be shut down, says Bill Kleineck, city parks and recre- ation director. • "There has been some talk on the council to. do away with the park," he said in a Dispatch in- terview last week. THAT'S WHY, Kleineck. said, the city park board is scheduling a hearing on the problems and. possible closing , of the park at 7:30 D.M. Wednesday at the City tween Haskell Street and Ber- nard Avenue, hasbeen a con-. stant maintenance problem. "We' have vandalism that •won't quit," Kleineck said. "We've tried extra police patrols, fencing and putting up signs .:.. and it doesn't seem to do a lot of good." , While other parks are vandal- ized, the problem at Haskell Park is especially acute, the parks director said. • • DAMAGE IN "the thousands. of dollars" has included destruc lion of nlavgrnnnd equipment, Hundreds participate in Fourth celebration A COLOR GUARD, composed of members of veterans organizations in the Minnesota Valley area, partici- pated in the Fourth of July parade in Eagan last week. THE ROSEMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL BAND, a talented group of musicians, partici- pated in the Fourth of July parades in Eagan and Apple Valley last week. LOTS OF KIDS, some riding floats and others garbed in colorful costumes, participated in the annual to watch the parade, listen to speeches, and partici- parade in Eagan during the Fourth of July celebration. MAYOR HERB POLZIN, riding in a horse-drawn buggy, was among the participants in the Fourth of July parade in Eagan last week. EAGAN'S FIRST FIRE TRUCK, affectionately called "Jenny," provided transporta- tion for members of the Fire Department Auxiliary in the Fourth of July parade. HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS turned out under fair skies pate in the fun of the Fourth of July celebration in Eagan. t Thurs., July 10, 1975 — SUN — Page 15 says Zip. "It's a one sided affair." • SHOW BUSINESS was; of course, in George's family; • he comes by his talent naturally. His father, Troubles, was on the old Ernie Kovacs show and the old Gary Moore • show.. • _ Troubles spediality was music. "He played the piano. I have a film from'NBC 'of Troubles playing the piano. • -George is not as clever as his dad. His dad was terri- fically clever. George isn't dumb, he',s just more 'affec- tionate," says Zip: • AFTER ALL THE SHOWS George has put on, he still remains the.lovable dog Zip claims him to be. Give him a • scratch -behind the ear and you're life long friends. And"his diet isn't all that special. He doesn't get table scraps; Zip doesn't believe in that. "But a good dry food mixed witlicanned food, only once a day and your dog will live a long time," Zip says, • • • .CEORGE'S FUTURE is, at this point, still uncertain. There have been TV offers. But, he is obviously an older dog:— his gray hair gives him away even though Zip won't divulge his age — and starting a TV career now is a hard life for a dog of any age. • • .Whatever the future holds, it's certain that George's life will be,a happy. one. What with good food; lots of love and•rounds of applause, who could go wrong. • . . . THE AUXILIARY of the Walker Methodist Residence will sponsor an ice cream social from 2 - 8 p.m. on Wed- nesday, July 16 at the Residence, 3701 Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis. Donation 60,. • • Music will be furnished along with period costumes from the Masonic Home that will be modeled. The Jolly Noble Band will entertain from 6:30-8 p.m. • - Proceeds will go -for projects already proposed or fur• l:- :nishings to make the residents more comfortable Tickets may be purchased at the Residence the day of'Y :the social. . • • - A BENEFIT DANCE will be held f6r the Wounded :Knee Legal Defense/Offense Committee Sunday, July 13 - :at the Peoples' Center, 2000 Riverside,.on the West Bank: :The West Bank Trackersvvill perform with festivities get- ting under way at 8 p.m. •• The benefit is being sponsored by• the -Twin city unap-. • ter of the National Lawyers' Guild. $1.50 donations are re- quested with all proceeds going to the Wounded Knee : Legal Defense/Offense Committee. • • - • THE. CALVARYDAY 'CARE center announces the • sponsorship of a Special Food Service Program for Chil- •' dren.'Free 'and reduced.price meals will be made availa- • ble to children meeting the approved eligibility criteria and will be provided without regard to race, color, or na- tional origin. Meals will be provided at the following site:: Calvary Day Care Center, .3115 E. 42nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55406. A SLIDE PRESENTATION on various fantasy illus- trators will be given by the Mythopoeic Society of -the Uni- versity of Minnesota at 2 p.m. Saturday,•July 12 in Room 170, Anderson Hall, on the West Bank,of the Twin Cities • campus. - , • • Featured illustrators will include Maxfield. Parrish, . Key Nielson, Edmund Dulac and Arthur Rackham, illus- trator for "Alice in Wonderland." There will also be dis- •• cussign of the Lewis Carroll text. ' The meeting is free' and open to anyone interested. For further information, call 647-0294 or 699-8321. • .40111111r-7. Mr. and Mrs.. Thomas Hollingsworth (Kimberly ,Scott) Kimberly Scott weds Thomas Hollingsworth -• Kimberly Katherine Scott and Thomas Kremer Hol- lingsworth were married May. 28 in the Church, of Mary, Mother of, the Church, Burnsville.. . Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Hal Scott, Edina, and Mrs. Earl Hollingsworth, Burnsville. Attendants were Margaret Hollingsworth, John Mil- ler, John Hollingsworth and Bradley Scott. The bride is a graduate of Edina High School. The groom is a graduate of Benilde High.School and attended the University of Minnesota. ' The couple is at home in Bloomington. • New members received • New members were wel-.• comed into the congrega- tion of River Hills United . MethodistChurch June 29. They were Mrs. Sharon Barrett, Robert and Chris- topher; Dennis and Joan Benson; • Mrs: Ronald Krumm, Christopher, • Tracy and Lori; Charles and Rosemary Russell, Richard ' and Curtis; Thomas ad Mary Jo Wei- land, Kristine, Mary and Nicole. The. next membership class is scheduled for Sep- tember. Interested persons are invited to call the church office., 890-2515, for. information. • deaths McCarthy Francis (Bud) McCarthy, 61, 1513, Burnsville 'Cross- town, Burnsville, formerly of .6505 Portland Ave., • field, for 23 years, died unexpectedly of a heart. attack July 4- at his home. • Mr: McCarthy was born in Chicago, Dec: 24', 1913 and moved to Burnsville'three years ago. He was a letter car- rier with' the U.S. Post Office (Powderhorn Station) and was employed for:28 years before his retirement a year ago. • Mass of Christian burial was celebrated July 7 (Mon- • day) at _St. Peter's Catholic Church in Richfield. Inter- • ment,Was in Resurrection Cemetery. '•• • Surviving are his wife, Beatrice; sons,. 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' learning sessions from 10:30 to 11 a.m. A junior church service, for . children. in grades 5 through 8, is also available, allowing the children to plan and participate in their 'own worship experi- ence. A crib and nursery ser- •‘ Miss Sweeney cited for achievement Sandra Sweeney, Burnsville, has been named to the Dean's Lit for the second semester at The College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, ac- cording to an announce- ment by the -college. In order to be named to the list, a ' student must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.7 (B-phis), Miss Sweeney iS• the daughter of Mr. and Mrs: James Sweeney, 11305 Sibl ley Drive, Burnsville. Lee • Craf Why not matte it yo • * Pre-regist • * Cali or come in and registe • Morning Class Schedule NO. C CRAFT ' SESSIO Advanced Crochet 4 Dough Art Baskets • 1 Quick Point (workshop) 1 Punch Rugs 2. • Afternoon Class Schedule . , NO. C -CRAFT ••• SESSIO .• Needlepoint 4 Ribbon Fish (workshop) 1 ,Decoupage • ' , 4 TolePainting •• 6 . . . . 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MN 55435 835-1011 Page 16 — SUN — Thurs., July 10, 1975 •i• Festival (Continued from front page) with performances by musicians from the Lynn Studio Singers. Eagan performers include Latrisha Lowe, Samantha Martin, Nick Mrozinski and Katy Scanlan. Danny McHugh of Apple Valley and Diana McDonald of Minnetonka are also expected to perform at the concert. Rounding out this cast of Rules set for onion -growing contest Entry forms are available for gardeners of any age who would like to enter the Eagan onion -growing con- test from the Eagan Conven- tion and Visitors Bureau. Prizes will be awarded Aug. 28 at the Eagan Onion Festival, a silver anniver- sary event scheduled from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Blue Cross Blue Shield outdoor fields, Highway 13 and Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan. Entries may be brought to the event between 3 and 4 p.m. for judging. First-, sec- ond- and third -place prizes will be awarded in each of four categories — globe, flat, Sweet Spanish and Green Table. Onions should not be peeled and should be home- grown. Wipe or brush dirt from the onion, but do not wash. Remove only the bro- ken or discolored skin. Trim table onions to six to eight inches. The bulb should not be enlarged on the table on- ions. Judging will be based on appearance. Judges' deci- sions will be final. First - place winners will receive $4 and a T-shirt, second place receives $3, and third place earns $2. Winners' names will be announced on stage before the "Break the Chain" con- cert from 6 to 9 p.m. Gate admission is not required to enter the onion -growing con- test. Entries will be col- lected outside the main gate between 3 and 4 p.m. For more information, call 651-452-4188. Lynn Studio Singers is girl group Blush, featuring the vocal stylings of Nicole Chapman of Apple Valley, Megan Kirschbaum of Eagan, Stephanie BOY BAND Take 5 will headline the "Break the Chain" benefit concert Aug. 28 in Eagan. Members of this band are, from front left: TJ Christofore of Ea- gan and Clay Goodell of Dellwood; (back row) Ryan Goodell of Dellwood, Tilky Jones and Stevie Sculthorpe. OPENING FOR Take 5 is local singing group "Blush." Members are, from left: Ali Waters of Eagan, Nicole Chapman of Apple Valley, Megan Wiebers of Lakeville, Megan Kirschbaum of Eagan and Stephanie Walbon of Eagan. Walbon of Eagan, Ali Waters of Eagan and Megan Wiebers of Lakeville. Take 5 is expected to take the stage following Blush's perform- ance. KARE 11 "Whatever" teen reporter Briana will serve as master of ceremonies. Tickets for this event are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and are available through Ticketmaster at 612-989-5151 and at all Ticketmaster outlets, including Rainbow Foods, Dayton's and Mervyn's California. Fairview Ridges golf benefit is Sept. 13 The seventh annual Fairview Ridges Community Golf Bene- fit will be held Monday, Sept. 13 at Brackett's Crossing Country Club in Lakeville. The tournament will benefit programs of Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, includ- ing cardiac rehabilitation, on- cology/hospice and pharma- ceuticals for seniors and pa- tients who can't afford them. Other tournament beneficiaries are the Children and Youth Grief Coalition of Dakota County and a program to re- duce falls in the home for county residents 65 and older. The registration fee includes an 18-hole best -ball scramble, prizes, dinner, awards, and si- lent and live auctions. Golfers may register alone or in groups. For more information, call (612) 672-7777. DCSWCD will meet Sept. 2 The Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet Thursday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m. at the Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center in Farmington. Storytimes set for children at Galaxie Library Storytime for children ages 3 1/2 to 6 will be offered Thurs- days, Sept. 9, 16 and 23 at the Galaxie Library in Apple Val- ley. Starting Aug. 26, children may register for either the 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. session. Registration will begin Aug. 27 for the tinytot storytime se- ries to be held at the Galaxie Library Fridays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24. Children ages 2 to 3 1/2 are invited to sign up for either the 10:15 or 11 a.m. ses- sion. To register or for more infor- mation, call 612-891-7045. Gardeners and Gardenettes Club will meet The Gardeners and Gardenet- tes Garden Club will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., at Hayes Community Center, 14603 Hayes Road in Apple Valley. The group will then carpool to Hampton for a garden tour. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 612- 432-2362. CPR classes are offered ALF Ambulance will be con- ducting a CPR class Wednes- day, Sept. 22 and Thursday, Sept. 23 at Apple Valley Fire Department Station 1, located at the corner of County Road 42 and Hayes Road. This will be an eight -hour session (four hours each night) from 6 to 10 p.m. Class size is limited to 12 students and costs $40 per person. For more information or to register, call ALF Ambulance at 612-953-2660 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. r -PR T RENT - A - CAR LOW LOW RATES • Mini Vans • •Cars• ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED HOURS MON-PR18 AM - 5 PM SAT 8 AM-11 NOON EAGAN BURNSVILLE 651-405-1091 612.435.5526 L35E & P11o1 Knob Rd. Irving Ave. & Co. Rd. 42 , 4 American heart itip A stroke can be a mind- blowing thing HAIL Home and Commercial - Licensed and Insured LANDSCAPING Trees • Shrubs • Rock Edging TREE SERVICE Removal • Trimming Branch grinding LAWN CARE Crab grass control Overseeding Huston's 11 Jeff and Nyle Over 26 Years Experience 953-4859 FREE ESTIMATES A GREAT AWAI AL We are addin our increased our recent! • Servers • K • Dishwas TOP DO THE R Hurry . Family AL BAKER' Classic American For information and reservations call: Act Now! We can have your roc completed in 2 week HATH NO FURY ... Like a Roof, Siding, Gutters or Windows that have been Be sure to bring some breath mints if you plan on attending - the Eagan Onion Festival *Aug. • As part of Eagan's silver "anniversary . celebration, Eagan will be holding a myriad of events . - from onion -growing and onion ring -eating contests to . onion softball - in commemora- tion of the city's one-time claim to fame. as the onion -growing capital_ of'the world. In conjunction with the festi- val, the event will include a "Break the Chain" benefit con- cert featuring up-and-coming boy band Take -5; and performL estival celebrates, Eagan's history as onion capital L t ,, tcs. -(—( S By SARA THOMALLA-BLOOD ers froth the 'Lynn Studio Singers. . . The concert will .be a home- coming of sorts for three of Take 5's members. T.I. Christofore- is from Eagan, and brothers Ryan and Clay Goodell- are from Dellwood. The group, along with the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync, are the brainchild of Orlando -based :entrepreneur Louis. J. Pearlman: • Proceeds from .the benefit concert •will go toward na9:ona1 tobacco prevention projects and -the American Cancer Society Ann Carton, executive tor of the Eagan Cot uenpon and,. Visitors Bureau {GVB}, said;thts event is geared toward city youth.- . "Iri 'other anniversary events we've acknowledged. folks. ,who've lived here for 25 years.. (Although) the festival includes onion -growing .contests, it's dedicated -to the youth... ages 7 18 • canbediffi Althou rt cult .to gh schedule events geared to this. age range, both` Carton and' `" ublic' Relations Director legarty`: said the musical forrnets,: along with youth tictpating in a trampoline an gymnastics exhibition before e concert are: part of or cater this group `°We. have a great showcai of talent that .will show Eagan.', youth what they can do if:they choose to stay healthy•andJ ve::a smoke -free lifestyle. bringing an_ excellent caliber talent to• Eagan, 'and we` hope families will come and.;. enjo themselves, and makey an aftei noon and evening of it Hegarty. __ The Aug 28 festival :acttvi ties - which wall -:all be field ai the:Blue Cross Blue Shield out oor fields, located at. Highway 13a�nd Yankee Doodle ,Road s Begin at 3 p m with an ;ontan softball game starring° the; Dakota County Kick Butt;T' a teen advocacy group for to trevention rom 4 to 5 p.m growing contest, will be held ,(see related story), along with an onion ring -eating: contest spon- s ored'by Joe Senser's. Grill and e restaurant 'is looking ee�perSon7teams to repre- nt local busttlesses` Gall the an: CVB for mom 1ttfArma• - tort a{; 651 452.418 A junior national tiai31pol ne and gymtlaStiGs exhibittott will. be held front :5 to b,p m. It wi i feature the talents of several Deal and regional youth, tnc1u 1- Franny Doherfy ° and .lake ensen' of Fagan Break the f<l a}rt"' bene- sS 0ai 6 p.m. YOUR PICK S2S,47S PRICED FROM' 17, 875 '20,875 IBLE! '18,875 SPORT, LOADED! '18,875 ELECTRIC BLU . ' 5875 '7475 '99 DODGE INTREPID ES LOADED, CHRYSLER PROGRAM CAR BEST PRICE 19,475 '98 CHRYSLER CIRRUS LXI LOADED, CHRYSLER PROGRAM CAR! 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' 1/ Email us: sales@dodgeofburnsville.com We'd like to thank our customers for making us what we are today: A FIVE-STAR DEALERSHIP 1 don't remember the exact year but the first parade was sponsored by Harolds Store on Beau D' Rue Drive. It was a Kiddie Parade down on Beau D' Rue. At the end of the parade the kids were treated to Ice Cream and Balloon all donated by Harolds Store. The next year the event was given to the Fire Dept. as a cosponsor. This was when 1 became involved. We kept the theme of a kiddie parade and tried to encourage neighborhoods to build floats to add to the parade. The first attempt at a float was an entry by Marble Lane. This consisted of a kiddie wadding pool with an umbrella and Jerry Adam sitting in it on a trailer. The following years other neighborhoods built floats also and we could always depend on Marble Lane for an entry. The parade also moved on top of the hill and ended by Cedar Pond. Cedar Ave was a two lane highway and Rahn Road was a dirt road coming up the hill. A lot of small kids were getting involved and the hills were too tough for them on their tricks and walking. We also added fireworks in the evening. This turned into a big event in later years. This is basically what 1 remember of the beginning of the celebration. We looked for pictures but the only thing we found in our box was some slides of "The Old Women In The Shoe on Marble Lane". Don't remember what year that was. In fact 1 don't remember which year any of the above was either. To the best of my knowledge, Shirley Kiang has scrapbooks filled with old fire dept. functions. 1 think that book may include pictures that you may be interested in. -77 ' Jerry Adam jot, 7 0 C 3 For pictures of those years you might try contacting: Shirley & Maynard Kiang in Eagan, MN Smklang@aol.com or 454-3482 Marlene & Bill Schultz in Belle Plaine, MN mn3928@frontiernet.net or 612-873-6051 Donna & Denny Craven in Medford, MN camperavn@aol.com or 507-455-0960 Hope this information will help you with your program. The effort of your group certainly will be appreciated by many. 12A July 12, 2003 THISWEEK LG Fun in the sun Thousands lined Yankee Doodle and Central Parkway to watch about 110 parade units in the 37th annual Eagan Lions Club Funfest Parade. The Eagan Lions Club awarded cash prizes to the first-, sec- ond- and third -place winners in several categories. The following parade entries were judged first, second or third in their respective categories: • Marching and performing units — first place, 34th Infantry Division Band; second place, Osman Pipe Band; third place, Eastview Cheerleaders. • Church/neighborhood/community — first place, Easter Lutheran; second place, Peace Church; third place, Oakdale Summer Fest Royalty. • Youth groups — first place, Northern Elite Competitive Cheerleaders No. 2; second place, Dakota Eagan West Girl Scouts; third place, Cub Scout Troop 453. • Commercial/business — first place, Jerry's Garden Showplace; second place, Eagan Floral, Dove of Peace; third place, Eagan ATA Black Belt Academy. Photos by Rick Orndorf EG . THISWEEK July 12, 2003 I I A prcafivh `Class Acts' scholarships awarded Amazing performance. Scholarships from proceeds _ Mariska, Stephen Szczeck, Elliot of "Class Acts," the teacher van- ,Erickson, Sandra Mason, Chi ety show. in the Burnsville- Tran, Megan Hanon, Erin. Eagan -Savage School 'District, - McCauley, Kelsey Vanordstrand, were recently awarded. Allison Jirik and Justin Burnsville High School grad- Nienhaus. uating seniors receiving $500 Receiving $250 scholarships scholarships were Lat were Mark Welch, a student at Anantaphong, Brian Kekich, Cedar Alternative Center, and • Nicholas Pechman, Jennifer Kristina Aukland, a • student • at Culbertson, Kyle Lyngstad, Zach Vale Education Center. Schnidt, • Emily- Doll, Joseph Budget council meets July •30 The District 196 Budget to attend. Advisory Council (BAC) will For more information about meet at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, the BAC or its May 14 meeting, July 30, at the District Office in - call the Director of Finance at Rosemount; 14445 Diamond (651) 423-7713. Path W. The public is welcome List/from 10A "We believe it is based on the number of ninth graders- who graduate as twelfth graders," said Currie. "Well, we don't have that' - many ninth graders in either of those programs." • - Currie said the_districtis still going through the data and it is too early to take any credit for the good or assign any blame for the bad. "It is some data. We're going to look at it and try to make our `school better because of it," said • average academic performance inclusive of all - students. NCLB requires that student performance. be reported in nine subgroups: all students, limited English profi- cient, special education,- free and reduced price lunch, white, black, Asian Pacific Islander, American Indian, and Hispanic. .A school is listed if one or A11,10'elementary schools in more subgroups do not meet the Burnsville -Eagan -Savage School requirements. A subgroup mustDistrict 191 have met adequate contain a minimum of 40 stu- yearly progress goals under the dents to count for participation federal No Child Left Behind and a minimum of 20 (40 for spe- Act, according to preliminary cial education) students to count data released July 7 by the - Photo by Rick Orrumf Ali Littre11, left, plays the -Narrator and David Edwards -plays Joseph in -Eagan Sununer'Theatre's production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." The play opens Thursday, July 17 and runs through Saturday, Aug..2.Call the box office at (651) 683-6964 for more information. ISD • 191 schools make adequate progress 30-day process for -school dis- - A school must have at least 20 tricts to verify data accuracy. The students in each subgroup to be department will release a final evaluated ' on proficiency. A status report Aug. 7. The plan school is considered not making - developed by Minnesota educa- adequate yearly progress if stu- tion officials in response to the • dents in one or more of the sub - new federal law sets minimum groups are not proficient in math Currie. for proficiency. Minnesota Department of standards that all students and reading. School. districts . The list includes 131 elemen- Nearly 60 percent of the listed Education., • enrolled. in public schools must must also test' at least 95. percent Itary schools based, on,third_and.;,.elementary.schools had onejor District 19_1's_.Vale Education ;meet or,, show clear: -progress of•their students and,meet state - ,•fifth grade students participation -6-two subgroups miss the require-- Center a self=contained school- toward- meeting: - - : determined attendance and high • and performance- on Minnesbta= I'`ments. _ 9; ' in Eagan that serves elementary • The federal law :'requires 'school graduation targets. Comprehensive Assessments in "We want to emphasize that :and secondary students :.with school districts to break out their In 2003, District 191 students emotional -behavioral disorders data into nine different sub- - was cited for substandard _ :groups: all students, . limited. attendance, though district offi- English proficiency, special edu- cials are reviewing records and cation,- free .and reduced -price counts.to ensure the accuracy of lunch, white, black, Asian/Pacific the data. Islander, American .Indian and The release. of data started a Hispanic. math and• reading. The other schools were only evaluated for average daily -attendance and graduation rates. This marks the first time Minnesota schools have been evaluated on more than just the this is one way in which people can look at school districts. They should not base their whole opin- ion on that alone," Currie said. • Brett - Andersen is at ay.thisweek@ecm-inc.com. 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At left, thousands crowded the streets of Eagan even though cloudy skies and a few sprinkles tried their best to dampen the spirit of the parade -goers. L Pale XXA CCE A SUN NEWSPAPERS SPEC senns ms CM Bloomington organization thrives thanks to large volunteer force BY GREG KLEVEN Sun Newspapers One of the nation's largest and old- est all -volunteer youth sports or- ganizations is preparing "for its 50th anniversary next summer. The Bloomington Athletic Associa- tion (BAA) has served as a model for other state and national youth organiza- tions. BAA offers 10 sports for boys and girls in grades K-12 and served approximately 5,600 Bloomington youth this past year. BAA maintains strong youth leagues in baseball (in-house), boys and girls bas- ketball, girls floor hockey, football, boys and girls golf, boys and girls ice hockey, boys and girls soccer, softball, volleyball and wrestling. . Unlike many youth groups, BAA re- lies on volunteers, not paid employees, to provide one of the most comprehensive youth sports programs in the country. BAA has remained financially and competitively stable since Arnie John- son founded the non-profit organization in 1954 with the help of a few other Bloomington parents. Volunteers are key Volunteers are BAAs lifeblood. Each year, the BAA puts on a banquet for about 800 volunteers to honor their commit- ment to youth sports. BAA is kept alive and thriving with volunteer assistance except for referees in a few sports and two part-time admin- istrative assistants. BAAs other administrators, execu- tive board members, divisional directors and coaches are volunteers who are re- warded with the knowledge that they en- rich the lives of local youth. "We have received great support from parents to fill coaching and director -po- sitions throughout the years," said Dan Wallerus, BAA president for the last four years. "We are also getting volunteer ©de 0 Thursday, July 10, 2003' E P O R T O N. YOUTH, SPQR T S by ©Lr ffo David Eyestone/Sun Newspapers Haylee Barnum swings during a recent Bloomington Athletic Association (BAA) soft- ball tournament game for first- and second -graders at Valley View Park. help from former BAA athletes who are giving something back to the organiza- tion that helped them -out when they were young." Payback time Wallerus is one example of a BAA ath- lete paying back the organization. He grew up .participating in BAA sports programs in the 1960s. As an adult, Wallerus came back to serve BAA as a baseball and basketball coach (10 years), vice president of equipment (three years) and southwest baseball di- rector (two years) before taking over as .president. "This is a wonderful organization for both participants and volunteers," said Wallerus. "BAA provides sports programs that help keep kids out of trouble. "And for adults, it is a good way for them to get to meet and know their neighbors while volunteering their ser- oW vices. I have met so many wonderful peo- ple throughout the years because of BAA activities." Another reason for BAAs popularity and success over the years has been its ability to fulfill its mission statement. "Our BAA philosophy is that every child should have the opportunity to compete in youth sports regardless of athletic skill or ability to pay sports, fees," said BAA treasurer Sue Larson. "We try to keep our sports registration fees as low as possible. "Our fees are considerably lower than what many other Twin Cities youth sports organizations charge." Larson said the BAA baseball player fee is $70, while a nearby suburban youth sports group charges $130. - BAAs football fee is $95, compared to $150 in other community programs. Healthy y finances "Our financial situation is healthy even though insurance costs have risen greatly in recent years," said Larson. "Our revenue comes from players' sports fees, the annual golf tournament fund- raiser and the optional candy sale. "All of this revenue goes to the par- ticipants. Our treasury is in good shape largely due to the fact that we have great volunteer support and no paid employees." BAA also hasn't turned its back on high school -age sports enthusiasts. "Our high school programs in co-rec softball and boys basketball have grown by leaps and bounds," said Wallerus. "Our co-rec softball league grew from four to 10 teams this past year. "We are giving high school students who do not go out for varsity sports a chance to compete in an organized pro- gram." Lifestyles and sports have changed throughout the decades. Some youth sports organizations did not keep up with the times and eventually folded. But thanks to thousands of volun- teers, BAA has thrived and remains one of the most successful youth sports or- ganizations in the country. Submitted photo Minnetonka resident Danielle Stoermer (foreground) of the Golden Valley Phoenix Under-17 girls team battles for the ball in a recent game as teammate Katie Westman looks on. Stoermer is a student at Wayzata High. The Phoenix is one of a number of local clubs send- ing teams to the. USA Cup tournament. Largest yoath soQQQT: townQy 9dthkreks off thk we6k rin 900 teams expected for 19th annual event BY JAMIE PLAISANCE Sun Newspapers is the largest youth soccer tournament in the Western Hemisphere. And it's right here in the Twin Cities.; The USA Cup is" in its .19th year, and it's bigger than ever. Held at the National Sports Center in Blaine, the tourna= ment is expecting nearly 900 youth soccer teams, featuring 16,000 players in age groups ranging from Under-8 to Under-19. The tournament, set for July 11-19, includes some ofethe best squads from Minnesota. But what makes it special is -its in- ternational flavor. The partici- pants represent 36 states and 19 countries. In that sense, it is un- like any youth sporting event anywhere. More than 2,000 games will be played over a nine -day period. "You get a chance to play great teams from all over the country and all over the world," said MapleBrook Racing Blast coach Jerry Yonga, who guided his U14 team to a USA Cup championship two years ago. SOCCER: To Next Page PRESS RELEASE The City of Eagan is encouraging people attending the 4th of July Celebration and Lions Rodeo Event to utilize the trail system and other bicycle and pedestrian routes to minimize on -street parking in the area of Rahn Park. On -street parking is allowed in the adjacent residential areas; however, driveways should not be blocked. Handicapped parking is provided in the Rahn Elementary School parking lot. -30- ,awn -cutting mentoring pro- m. We have mentoring for everything e: fathering, conflict resolution, school rk. Put another way, there Is no short- e of senior adult males who would be ly too happy to drag their lawn chairs to the parks and surrender a lifetime wisdom to the city's youngsters re- rding the finer points of mowing the • iture. Yes, I realize that such a plan would ve to be cleared with approximately 5 city attorneys, that waivers would ve to bedrawn up and signed, that it ght risk becoming a bureaucracy in d of itself. But it is worth the risk, es- cially now, when city officials fear it a long, hot summer will become the vil's workshop. Not if the kids are cutting grass. If you int to throw a poll around, how about one on the television news the other ;ht that said most teen-agers want out - or work in the summer. Why, a man ssing along the grass -cutting chores to younger generation is a rite of pas- ge. The mentors could even provide sir own machinery and fuel. Now what ve you developed? Well, if you worked in team concepts — assembling it out rec centers, for example - all of a dden you've got older guys with time their hands, counseling the youngsters cutting patterns, maintenance, safety ►s. A loving cup might be at stake for the d of the season, inspiring creativity ove and beyond the call of normal up- d-back cutting. The young cutters would want, their in homes some day, with their own wns. All would be well with the world. And me August, the public grounds would safe for man and beast. leaves or other debris that impedes air flow, repairmen say. As the sweltering weather continues, proprietors of Twin Cities auto air-' conditioning repair firms are smiling, their cash registers are ringing and they i HOT CONTINUED ON 2B ► Will Grant, 8, wipes his brow at the Kool-Aid stand in front of his house on the 1600 block of 5 Assisting Is Gael Pfundsteln, 6. Proceeds were donated to Caring and Sharing Hands. Outcry, $10,000 re -ignite Eagan's Fourth of July fete ■ New site for fireworks resuscitates spirit, but parade, carnival bow out BILL GARDNER STAFF WRITER The rockets' red glare will light up the skies over Eagan this Fourth of July after all, thanks to the City Council's decision to come up with $10,000 for fireworks. The annual fireworks show earlier had been called off for this year because of problems at the traditional site, Rahn Park. Construction at the Rahn Elemen- tary School and encroaching residential development made the . park unsuitable for a .fireworks show. The Lions Club, which has been the sponsor of the city's Fourth of July fire- works show and parade and carnival, decided to cancel all the activities this year while trying to find a new site and PARK CONTINUED ON 2B ► PIONEER PRESS OTHER IR CANDIDATES Former Sen. Rudy Boschwitz and former Eden Prairie Mayor Doug Tenpas are running hard. U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad Is often mentioned as a candidate, but his office says he has "no plans to run for the Senate at this time." Several other IR activists and elected officials, including state Sen. Roy Terwilliger of Edina, have also expressed Interest. McKasy bi1L as `fresh face to defeat Wc a. JIM RAGSDALE STAFF WRITER Bert McKasy, proclaiming him Independent -Republican party nE Wellston, D-Minn., announced hi promptly bashed Wellston as a agenda. "Minnesota cannot afford Paul a former Minnesota legislator and er who is making his second run fl Wellstone of "a desperate clingini the political pendulum is. swingini McKasy joins a group of IR I take on Wellstone, one ' of the Se and a popular target for the Re election is•not until November 199 busy already. Former Sen. Rudy Boschwitz, t 1990, has been criss-crossing MI rematch, and former Eden Prairi running hard. Party leaders, mea Wellstone's fund-raising and voti . m+....- Irply he- ed state slature's 1989. It (rill ever Ullion in �r to the increase, force in ormance )anger, a lingCon- lates the .ess. "It's .1:is very yer in the innesota." easily ex- ; ,of $300 o •,betting, tween $3.5 ;rease was Hung spon- musand and :es 'offered ad the Lot- �d substan- prize limit igust — as 7sjackpOts ;o cut their 0 percent, 2:1 million. !went that 0.4 percent 11- .went into the industry lard with a It. This Au - tightened to gaming dol- its went to ents went to .ents went to ;;snd 6 cents .;=The latter ;lipped from nt to charity lustry's taxes inch lower. nniversary of f..charitable neat and pota- gambling, ac- ,t n of the $1.3 d ; Bingo pro - wagering, 00 million in pillion . in McKASY • CONTINUED FROM 1 B were next week. The first challenge for McKasy , will be to convince IR activists party's that he should carry the banner next fall. In addition to Boschwitz and Tenpas, Rep. Jim Ramstad, R-M Wellst Wellstone often as a possiblehe has no although his aides say immediate plans to enter the Sen- ate race. McKasy, while.praising Bosch- witz's contributions to the state during two terms in the Senate, said, "Republicans must challenge Wellstone in '96 with a fresh face and a new voice." McKasy — pronounced MACK- a-see — is hardly a household name for most Minnesotans. He is a lawyer and businessman who founded a travel agency and was elected to the Minnesota House from Mendota Heights in 1982, serving until 1989. He served a stint as chief of staff to Sen. Dave Durenberger,n R-Minn., in Washington as at a facint e when Durenberger in- tense ethical scrutiny, culminating in Durenberger's being denounced erosion of "traditional and basic on the Senate floor in 1990. McKa- values," as evidenced by of out-of- sy was state commerce commis- wedlock births, a recent rash of sioner under Gov. Arne Carlson murders in Minneapolis and the from 1991 to 1993. failures of the school system. While he promotes himself as a McKasy said he is opposed to "new voice," he ran hard for Dur- aeon except in cases of rape, enberger's Senate seat last year, incest or danger to the life of the losing the IR Party's endorsement mother. He said he would vote to to Grams, the eventual winner. repeal the recent ban on assault But last month, IR Party lead- weapons. He said he favors im- and favored McKasy over Bosch- proved tracking of gun owners witz in a straw poll of possible increased penalties for criminals Senate contenders, with Tenpas a using weapons. distant third. McKasy said that Of the assault weapons ban, he makes him the "front-runner" for said: "That ban is a hoax. I don't the party nomination, although think it has done anything." such early preference polls have McKasy said he needs to do fur not always resulted in party en- ther research before deciding on a dorsement m the past. preferred solution to the federal At a Capitol news conference, budget crisis. He said he favors a McKasy said he believes he can tax cut for the middle class but find a middle ground between the would assign a higher priority to moderates and conservatives who balancing the federal budget. He have been battling for control of said he opposes any increase in the Minnesota's Independent-Republi- federal minimum wage. can Party. He said he will seek to Jeff Blodgett, Wellstone's cam - portray Wellstone as a hypocrite paign manager, said Wellstone is on campaign financing, having looking forward to having a de - championed change while attend- fined opponent he can challenge to ing big -buck fund-raisers. a high -road, issues -oriented de - "He goes to the East Coast and ,bate. He cracked that he_is de - gets Rockefeller money, and he lighted that McKasy "has ac- goes to the .West Coast and gets knowledged that Paul Wellstone is , „ Ain't a Qv -- _r _.........; nn_fin2nPP. SAINT PAUL PIONEER PRESS Bert McKasy •■ Campaign: Indepen- dent -Republican candidate for U.S. Senate seat now held by' Sen. Paul Wellstone. ■ Age: 53 ■ Home: Mendota Heights. • Business background: lawyer and businessman who founded McKasy Travel • Service of St. Paul in 1982; now works for Lindquist & Vennum law firm. • Political background: in- dependent -Republican member of Minnesota House, representing Mendo- ta Heights, from 1983-1989; chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Dave Durenber- ger, 1989-91; state com- merce commissioner, 1991-93; unsuccessfully sought IR endorsement for U.S. Senate, 1994. ■ Family: wife, Carolyn; four children. ■ Education: B.A., College of St: Thomas, 1964; gradu- ate of University of,Minneso- to law school, 1968. PARK ♦ CONTINUED FROM IB broaden community support for the events next year. That decision prompted a public outcry, and the City Council agreed to pay for the fireworks show and moved this year's dis- play to Sky Hill Park. "The city and the Lions Club have gotten a lot of phone calls from residents," said Joanna Foote, the city's communications coordinator. "The feeling was it was a shame to lose itfor even one year. When the council real- ized how excited the community was, they decided to help fund the fireworks." �� the council In previous y provided approximately $1,500 to cover insurance and miscellaneous expenses, Foote said. Blue Cross and Blue Shield agreed to open its parking lot for the event, but city officials stress that parking is quite limited. There will be no Fourth of July parade or carnival this year, how- ever. Next year, the city may have to move the fireworks display again, but hopes to make the en- tire celebration broader -based, Foote said. "We're hoping it will be business as usual, except we will have a broader community involvement," she said. HOT V CONTINUED FROM IB Anti-nuclear group gets Ben & Jerry's support ASSOCIATED PRESS RED WING, MINN. The Prairie Island Coalition Against . Nuclear Storage from the re- ceived a $7,500 grant Ben & Jerry's Foundation. The money will be used to sup- port the group's efforts to stop Minneapolis -based Northern States Power Co. from storing spent nu- clear fuel in dry casks at its Prai- rie Island nuclear plant near Red Wing. The foundation, based in Water- bury, Vt., and linked with the Ben & Jerry's ice cream company, said the grant also will be used to "ed- ucate people about environmental racism and classism inherent in nuclear power, and promote the have long lists of ens ing for repairs. "There's been a1 amount of calls in weeks, and I swear must have fielded 5 this morning (Tuesd; King, owner of thl Garage at 1521 Rare St. Paul, which spec air-conditioning sere Over at Dealer Ai vices, another ai specialty repair shoi trial Blvd. in Minne; ployees were answe stantly ringing telei Waiting time for from 5 to 10 days shops and dealers Tuesday. "We are just I said John Thilgen, technician at Dia' and Air Conditionit St. in St., Paul. Motorists will prices — from $1 pound — for Fre manufactured flu in air condition: government impo: pound tax on Fre the use of produ harm the ozone .lz Consumers no chase 14-ounce ce were once used ti air conditioners. only certified 1 been allowed to t on sold for about 1990. Freon is amon; icals known as bons, also knows can affect the 1 ozone layer. The more than 140 banned producti, the end of this However, CF( refrigerators, h( ers and more cars in the Un' sale and use of ing stocks or re gal. Most cars 1994 use a ref R-134a, which - ozone. - EAGAN'S 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION In the early 1960s, a local convenience store owner on the west side of town, invited children to form a parade through the neighborhood and finish up at his store for an ice cream treat. About a dozen children decorated their bikes,trikes, and wagons that first year and started a tradition which continues today. The Eagan Jaycees took over the 4th of July festivities in the late '60s. They added games, fireworks and a carnival. The celebration stretched into 3 - 4 days and was held at Rahn Park with the parade along Rahn Road. The Eagan Lions joined in the sponsorship and added a few more activities. In 1995, construction of more households in the Rahn Park area necessitated a change in location of 4th of July festivities. 1996 was a transition year with the parade and games at Cedarvale, and fireworks at Skyhill Park. This year, 1997, the parade will move along Blackhawk Road and end at Skyhill Park, where games, a carnival and fireworks will be featured. Burnsville/Eagan producer` receive state honors Three local producers ceived state awards Apri • for their TV-33 production five others were finalists a 1995 Minnesota Comm Television Awards. Mike Butler won as a volun- teer producer in the Talk Show series category for "Collectin' Stuff with Butz and Witz" (see related story). The late Karen Brooks of Burnsville, who produced the "Wednesday in the Park" summer concert series for TV- 33, won for best volunteer pro- duction in the Performing Arts Productions/Event category. Her award -winning show was "Triciaand the Toons." Mike Reardon of Burnsvi won as a volunteer in t Sports Event category for work on the Burnsville-Eag high school boys' basketb game. Reardon, who has pr Burnsville boys' baske ball cablecasts for nine se sons, has been a state awar finalist three times and pr some 150 sportin events. Awards finalists were Bruc Abrahamson of Burnsville volunteer producer in th Sports Event category for cov erage of Burnsville Hig School hockey; Mike Tabbe of Burnsville as a volunteer i the Programming by. • You category for coverage o Burnsville High School volley- ball; Peggy Lund of Blooming- ton as volunteer producer of "The Peggy Lund Show;" Rich Karen Brooks "Karen,. I guess, could be viewed as the grand a damme of Burnsville/Eagan public ac- cess," said Cable Coordinator Mike Reardon. "She'll be lle sorely missed 'by many peo- he ple." his A fixture on the access scene an for nearly a decade, the 61- all year -old • Burnsville resident ro- died of cancer Feb. 4. t- The Cable Communications a_ Commission has established d . the Karen Brooks Memorial ro- Award "to honor her and someone who' exemplifies her community producing princi- ples," Reardon said. Well-known for her work at Burnsville and Eagan City Council meetings, Brooks started as a still photographer, said her husband, Chuck. She was a member of the Minne- sota Valley Photography Club. "Cable sent out a notice say- ing they were looking for peo- ple interested in video," he g e e h re- Market .of Eagan as a profes- 1 10 sional producer in both the s and Promo and Music Video cate- t the • gories; and Mike Owens of Ea - unity gan as. a professional producer in the About Sports category for his program on the Don Shelby Invitational Bass Tour- nament. Market and Owens work for Meredith Cable as public access television facili- tators. rs, p.12A) on • ChoO Choo Conyers • V8 Power • Auto. Trans. • AM/FM Cass. ower • Auto. Trans. • All the Toys! M.J.n.r. .. 6.8 DISC. • SALE s20,911 '94 F150 4x2 PICKUP 140014 M.S.R.P. ......... $24,418 • Choo-Choo Cony. DISC. .......•••••• 6,322 • V8 Power • Auto. Trans. SALE s18,096 `94 F150 4x2 PIS 140030 M.S.R.P. $24,418_ 6,322 • Choo-Choo Conyers. DISC. ........... • 5.0 V8 Power • Auto. Trans. SALE ' 18,096 '94 F150 4x2 PICKUP RT2541 M.S.R.P. ......... $24,254 DISC. 6.114 SALE $18,110 - Choo-Choo Conyers • Auto. 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DAKOTA COUNTY'S #1 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SALES T FORD MER LAKEVILL � SALE HOURS: SERVI 0 Monday-Th 8:30-9:0 D Monday -Thursday Friday 7 Friday 8:30-6:00 nv Saturday 8:30-5:00 I III If I 1i J; 1111 ; ..�.. off. a r a's my 4th FunFest July 3-6, 1997 Skyhill Park - corner of Blackhawk & Blue Cross Roads SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, July 3 Carnival Opens 3:OOpm - 10:OOpm FRIDAY, July 4 SATURDAY, July 5 4th OF JULY PARADE 10:OOam Parade Route: Start at Diffley Square up Blackhawk Road ending at Skyhill Park CARNIVAL, GAMES, FOOD BOOTHS, BEER TENT 4-H BINGO - Opens at 10:OOam-closing after fireworks FIREWORKS begin at dusk (around 10:OOpm) Theme: Star Wars - fireworks set to music CARNIVAL 10:OOam - Midnight GAMES, FOOD BOOTHS, BEER TENT, 4-H BINGO 10:OOam - Midnight STREET DANCE at Skyhill Park 8:00pm-Midnight SUNDAY, July 6 CARNIVAL 10:OOam - 3:OOpm ►'9 la xuS i97 4 i sTa 1 ' 76 c l.9 i HB.' �o11ct.a.e- 5 4+. PUti I Rom-cer nres5 Loc461 Sect'ioh) duly i)IqqS' Eagan grounds its high -flying July 4th display No location available for. -aerial fireworks; --com romise saves show ?Vila CAREY STAFF WRrIER w" r lack of wide open, uorleveloped public R;ppace means Eagan will rein in its higlt-fly- .:ing Fourth of July aerial fireworks and ;:replace them with grotmd displays 'Where is amply m good location to hold ;your civic festivals anymore," said Lynn FIREWORKS v CONTINUES RIC ' le park; no firework shells will be shot into the air as la past years. Is there a place to launch fire- works in the city? "We just kept asking ourselves if there was anywhere suitable for aerial fireworks," said Roger Kippley, a ember of the city's Fourth of July committee. "The answer was always no." The atv did consider a site near West Publishing on Opperman Drive between Yankee Doodle and Matt'', of the Eagan Convention and Visi- tor's Bureau. "To effectively put on an aeri- al display we need a 700-foot radius with ample parking. We also have a parade and a carnival ao we need a big area, and that type of space simply does not exist In Eagan and" In 1995 and '96, the fireworks were launched from Rahn Park between Nicola and Cliff Lake roads Townhouses and con- dominiums were bunt there and encroach on the latmeh site. For safety reasons, the fireworks -were moved. Last year's site, the fields by the Bine Wescott roads. But the site was not easily accessible from all areas of the city and it was dropped from consideration. In fact. the fireworks them- selves were almost dropped in recent years because the Lions Club. which sponsored the holiday festival and fireworks. deemed the pyrotechnics too expensive. The festival is a fund-raiser for several civic groups, but the fireworks were a drain an profits_ The city also decided to with- draw its support for the fireworks The decision was changed by the City Council after a successful petition drive gathered 400 signa- tures_ The city now provides Cross and Blue Shield building on Yankee Doodle Road, have become the new corpo- rate home of Delta DentaL People at the nearby Skyhill Park could watch the aerial display as could others miles away_ This summer's display — a ground -level show with mini -pictorials such as flags and waterfalls set to music — is scheduled at dusk Saturday in Skyhill Park on Blue Cross Road between Yankee Doodle and Black - hawk roads. City officials say the ground displays will be visible only from within the FIREWORKS COtmw.EDae 2B t► S10,000 annually for Fourth of July fireworks. The Lions Club spent about 37.000 for past dis- plays- As for acquiring more public space, the city won't be buying large tracts of it anytime soon. Eagan has 35,000 acres. Of that land. 16 percent has been pur- chased for public parks. ewe are not planning any major park additions in the city," said Bob Kirmis. a city planner. "There may be a few smaller scale parks - scheduled in the immediate future as need develops in new residen- tial areas, but a park suitable for this type of event simply is not on the agenda now." INSIDE Wonderleg vwltere you can catch fireworks action? Pining for a parade? For a complete list of south suburban Fourth of July activities, see Page 28. With or without the aerial dis- plays, longtime residents think that anything that brings the com- munity together is better than nothing_ ,I think (having a ground level display) is an acceptable compro- mise," said Pat Thomas, who col- lected the signatures at her Eagan Floral shop to save the fireworks. "I have lived in this community for 20 years and these types of events are more important now as we are growing. "If we need to have a ground display, so be it." she said. Tim Carey report, on Dakota County. Contact him at 228-2176 or tcareyOpio- neerp esc.corn . Mr. WOliam Malone appeared representing a group proposing to have a fireworks display on Beau de Rue on July 4th. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors be and it hereby is on record, granting the promoters of the project permission to block Beau de Rue Road to regular traffic between the hours of 8 o'clock P.M. and 12 o'clock P.M. on July 4th, 1963, for purposes of a fireworks display. Upon motion all bills were ordered paid. Upon motion meeting adjourned. Dated: July 2nd, 1963 / Clerk Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•CurrentlWednesday, June 12, 1996 . 17A Festival: Family walk, prizes added in '96 to this year's events From Page lA 'Doodle Road and Highway 13 in Eagan. Families or individuals mayregister in advance of the walk at the fitness center at Thomas Lake Road and Thomas Cen- ter Drive or by calling 829-9483. The $10 - ' registration fee entitles walkers to a T- shirt, refreshments and the opportunity to win one of several door prizes, includ- ing hotel accommodations, a cellular phone or sports bags and jackets. 'Walk- ers must be present to win. Registration is $15 per walker after June 10. The Teddy Bear Band kicks off the weekend entertainment schedule, begin- ning at 10 a.m. June 22, followed by The Splatter Sisters at 11 a.m. and Thee Whitesidewalls from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, will begin with an in- terdenominational church service, followed by the Satin Dolls senior citizen:danceline and Thunder Rose country western band. Speakers for the 9 a.m. church service include Donna Johnson, -assistant direc- tor of Mary's Shelter, a homeless shelter - in Eagan, and Sherry Johnson of Mount Calvary Church in Eagan. Eagan City Administrator Tom Hedges will serve as worship leader. A collection will be taken, with proceeds going to Mary's Shelter and the Community Meal project, a monthly meal for the homeless sponsored by five area .churches., The service also will feature a variety of music, including the Mount Calvary Bell- Choir, Rejoice Women's Choir from Advent United Methodist Church, the Easter Lutheran. Church Children's Choir, the Iversons from Casa de la Musica in Rosemount, and a dramatic skit by Woodcrest Church of Eagan. Other churches participating in the service are Eagan Evangelical Covenant Church, both of Eagan. A children's activity tent will replace the games offered last year. Children will be able to create their own works of art. The egg carton sculpture, originally planned for the children's area, had to be canceled due to lack of a sponsor. " The Army National Guard helicopter will fly onto the festival grounds 'and re- main for public viewing. < Last year, the food booths were upscale, such as the Italian Bistro. This year, in re- sponse to last year's requests, food booths were added that will offer traditional festi- val foods, such as mini -donuts. The Mar - riot Corp., which has a contract with BCBSM, is managing the food booths. Plenty of parking is available on. the BCBSM corporate campus for a $2 fee, Schroeder said. Boy Scouts from several .Eagan troops will collect the parking fee and direct -traffic. Scouts will give each the first.1,000 paid vehicles a coupon for the Waldeland Jewelers tent. To redeem the coupon, festival goers will have the chance to draw a diamond out of a fish bowl filled with either cubic zirconia or real diamonds. Thegems can be brought to the jeweler at a later date for an ap- praisal or to be placed in a setting. There is no charge for admission to the festival or for the entertainment. Info. Hotline:.432-4233. • 18A Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesday, June 12, 1996 Chaplains: Clergy -offer experience From Page 2A Martin said he looks forward to serving the victims and survivors. "God seems to be saying to me, "George, it's time to pay attention to those who enforce the law.' Still, it's a two-sided ministry," Martin said. Other Eagan clergy who answered the call to police ministry are the Rev. Jim Borgschatz, Easter Lutheran Church; the Rev. Rod Carlson, Oak Hills Church; the Rev. Phil Heide, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church; the Rev. Carleton Pe- terson, Eagan Evangelical Covenant Church; and the Rev. Bob Schwartz, St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Eagan Police also have one female minis- ter they can call -- the Rev. Debbie Brown, an Eagan resident and minister at St. Christo- pher's Episcopal Church in Roseville. Prior to moving to Eagan in 1992, Brown had served as a chaplain in a Texas hospital trauma center, psychiatric hospi- tal and rehabilitation/hospice center. She said she looks forward to serving in her own community as a police chaplain. "It is a way for me to be able to partic- ipate in my community," Brown said. Like Martin, Brown strongly supports the police chaplain ministry in Eagan. "I'm not a fixer. I'm there to just be present, to represent the church and help people make connections," she said. Chaplains will carry identification, such as a special police badge and "Chap- lain" jackets. They will carry pagers and business cards. They will not, however, carry a weapon. Each is expected to be on -call one week during a seven week ro- tation. During their assigned week, they are required to 'spend four hours in the department, either in ride -a -longs with officers or in the dispatch center. Occa- sionally, they may be asked to assist po- lice and rescue crews at an emergency, so they will receive first aid training, in- cluding the use of a defibrillator. Schrad- er said officer discretion will be used to ensure that a scene is secure before al- lowing the chaplain to participate. It's difficult to tell how often their ser vices will be needed, Schrader said. A lot will depend upon 'how eager officers are to request a police chaplain. There is one glitch in the program, said Martin. "I'd hate to think what you'd do on a Sunday morning. That's one time we won't have choices," he said. May 29 -- Pe sonal injury accident, Corporate Center Drive and Pilot Knob Road; personal injury accident, Surrey Heights Road and Yankee Doodle Road; theft of hood or- nament, 4400 block Vildmark Court; shoplifting, 1300 block of Town Centre Drive; theft of calculator from backpack, 4100 block Braddock Trail; theft from purse left in shopping cart, 1900 block of Cliff Lake Road. May 30 -- Bike theft. 900 block of Wescott Road; burglary, 1200 block•of Spruce Point; vandalism, 4800 block of High- way 3; assault, 4100 block of Braddock Trail; theft, 4100 block of Lexington Ave. May 31 -- Criminal damage/trespassing, 900 block of Apol-• to Road; DUI, 4200 block of Highway 13; brush fire, 2800 block of Highway 149; criminal sexual conduct upon juve- • nile, address withheld; theft of computer, 1400 block of Deerwood Drive; theft, 1200 block of Yankee Doodle Road; theft, 3200 block of Valley Ridge Drive; personal injury ac- cident, Cliff Road and Rahncliff Road; missing adult, 1100 block of Town Centre Drive; bike theft, 1900 block of. Cliff Lake Road; theft, 1500 block of Thomas Center Drive. June 1 -- Vehicle fire, Cliff Road and Highway 77; DUI arrest, Diffley Road and Interstate 35E; fire, 1600 block of Sherwood Way; theft of rental truck, 3000 block of Eagandale Place; purse theft from building, 4000 block of Pilot Knob Road. June 2 -- DUI arrest, Highway 77 and Cliff Road; theft' of. cash, 1200 block of Town Centre Drive; car fire, 3200 block of Dodd Lane; vehicle fire in garage, 800 block of Wescott Square; assault, 4500 block of Acorn Street. Eagan arts festival expanded By Sue Hegarty Staff Writer 'Families itching to get out- doors for some fresh air will get that opportunity June 22 and 23 during the Yankee Doo- ' dle Arts and Crafts Festival. Last year's inaugural for what is planned.to be an annual event was such a success, despite one rainy day, that festival organizers Jill Anderson and Patsy Schroed- er have planned a bigger event this year. "The public is so busy that to bring the family together on the weekend for a good event is important," said Schroeder. "We've tried to offer enough so they all come and find some- thing to do." There will' be more than 150 juried artisans and craftsmen, outdoor stage entertainment for the whole family, and food booths. New this year is a' Family Fitness Walkbeginning at 8 a.m. June 22, sponsored by Lifetime Fitness of Eagan. The walk will begin at the festival grounds at the Blue Cross Blue Shield soccer fields at Yankee FESTIVAL: To Page 17A Edge". fscapeEdging Varieties:of dscape,Rock Fon me Delivery -4400 ♦ ♦ a'Y 4' a'1: 4,4 } Grade A Large iI Reg. $2.79 SAVE 804 Reg. 890 SAVE 30j • ' %y 4195 Nichols Rd (Diffley (afALLVIN 1 I per dozen ' ' Limit 2 with coupon thru 6-26-96 ., Eagan & Cedar) I J LOWEST GAS AND CIGARETTE PRICES IN TOWN ! LONE OAK DAYS FALL FESTIVAL Lack of• hands threatening 1987 Eagan summerfests By Jack Tubert Staff Writer , A shortage of volunteers in Eagan and money in Rosemount is endan- gering the two cities' summer festi- vals. Eagan's volunteer holiday commit- tee will meetsoon to discuss whether to plan a 1987 July 4th celebration. In Rosemount, this year's edition of Leprechaun Days, July 18-27, is, in danger of losing its finale. Rosemount City Administrator Don Darling said high insurance rates may force the city to cancel "fun events" such as fireworks displays and downtown parades. "I was -told insurance would be between $500 and $1,000 this year, and I said, 'If it is over $500 forget it,' " Darling said. As for future years, "I don't think we'll see the , end of Leprechaun Days, but we will see it changing, he said. ,T'... The Rosemount City Council has budgeted $3,000 for the 1986 Lepre- chaun Days, which will cost $7,000. , Rosemount has introduced a $1 Lep- rechaun button this year to help the 'fund-raising, according to Cathy ! Bland, executive director of the Rosemount Area Chamber of Com- merce and a member of the Lepre- chaun Day Committee. In Eagan the problem is not money. Instead, it's "the same people volun- teering for the same projects, year after year," said, Don Klober, fund- raiser for, the 1986 holiday commit- tee. "They are pretty much burnt out." Eagan's . holiday celebration, which opened Tuesday with a carnival in Rahn Park,, will close Saturday. Tonight a street dance will -be held from 9,p.m. to midnight next to Rahn Park. The 4th •of July parade will begin. tomorrow 'at 10 a.m., running along Rahn Rd. from the Cedarvale Mall to Rahn Park.. Eagan's ` fire- works display will. be held in Rahn Park at dusk tomorrow. Leprechaun Days will start July 18 with an auction that in past years has raised much of the money. . Excelsior United Methodist Church, 830 Hwy. 7, Excelsior ;Bagged lboxed:or tied newspapers onlydri or by container, '' anytime. Peace Lutheran Church, 20 Northdale' - Blvd., Coon Rapids. Sponsored by Boy Scout troop 513. Newspapers can be dropped off anytime. Q ' Pioneer Paper Stock Co., Inc., 155 C Irving Av. N., all types of scrap paper„‘: + pi keep individual grades separate. Call ni 37,4-2280. zi t 1 Pratt Continuous Progress School, , . P 66 Malcolm Av. SE., dark -green dump- i . stirs with "Newspapers Only" on side, al anytime. , •"'MI Richfield Evangelical Free Church, 8 a 1856 E. 66th St. (Cedar Av. at 66th St.), Fril Richfield. The Awana Youth Clubs. News- tioi papers only, bagged or tied, may be placed in collection boxes on southeast GI corner of the church parking lot. , ai •Richfield Recycling'Piogram; Commu SC nity volunteer groups and Recycling Un= - 71 limited collect materials curbside through- bin out the city every second Saturday of the- Sa month. For more information, call 869• - 7521. . I :. • Al St. Kevin Church/School, 5844 28th tn' A. S. Dark -blue dumpster, newspapers Ci only, anytime' •Fri Se Tuttle Contemporary School,1 042 . ,the l8th Av. SE., dark•green'dumpsters with ' int( "Newspapers'Only"'on side, anytime.' - 45 i • Way_of the Cross Church, 804,131st • . Mil Av. NE,,.Blaine. Newspaper only in the' ..lec recycling box. ' spi Wayzata Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts; Ro west end of Lake Street (between and , . an( behind Professional Building and railroad aim tracks), last Saturday'of the month from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ro ' COI Office paper : pal Office.Paper Rick -Up, Inc. will pick up bo computer paper, office paper discards • Ca • and file foldersfor recycling' Fridley area: ha ' Ca11571-3596. Waldorf Corporation, 2200 Myrtle Av., Stl. Paul, All types of waste paper: news, 0 Metro Council taking for HRA advisory cor The Metropolitan Council is Pe taking applications for people " thf interested in serving on the. • of- ; Metropolitan Housing and ,. ,„ .; co Redevelopment Authority (Metro ' D HRA) Advisory, Committee.. -, of .. .. ... :Co The nine -member committee M• i advises the council in the' • ` • pl'anning and' a dministration'of its ' Ca HRA program in more than 70 fot suburban communities. The ap; Metro HRA operates rental- ap, assistance programs and housing - rehabilitation loan programs. Business support sought for July 4 To the editor: Eagan is planning its 29th annual' 4th of July celebration with a whole new twist. Many community groups have band- ed together to form this com- mittee with the sole purpose of providing a fun community event for the -citizens of Eagan and surrounding cities. In addi- tion to the -annual parade,' can). nival, food booths,.turtle races and street dance, we are plan- ning a unique.fireworks display choreographed to music — to make Eagan's event more spec- - tacular. It is our intent to pro- vide a fun festival atmosphere complemented by a special fire- works display which will be set to music. Oiir theme this year is "Star Wars" and we encourage businesses to enter the. parade to promote ,their products or services using the Star Wars theme. The music during the fireworks will also be set to this theme and we'll the more fireworks display we can afford. It's as simple as that. The community groups and - Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau will be funding the rest of the .event so we encourage your support. • - Please help to make this community event. a' fun and spectacular one for our citizens and fellow employees. Send your contributions (tax de- ductible as a business expense) to: July Fourth FunFest Fund, Eagan Convention and Visi- tors Bureau, 1474.Yankee'Doo- dle Road, Eagan, MN 55121- 1801: • If you would like to enter the parade, or have a booth at the event please call. for the entry forms at 452-9872. -Thanks again for your inter t est. Ann Carlon ECVB director. .'L-VWTIL SPTI CTapr1y 1i11G11 y 0.1 <10 Q11LL 1 V 4 VI VIl IC.I ;he opposed the regulation dustry when most of the pplicators already used ilizer below the 3 percent lating homeowners, the ate residents on`the prop fertilizer and how to pre - ion of ponds and lakes. trial -property in Eagan are maintained by a lawn care service, said city officials. Under the new regulation, commercial applicators are prohibited from applying. fertilizer in Eagan prior to April 1 or after Nov. 15. Applications for the new license were - expected to be mailed -to lawn care com- panies identified by the city as doing business in Eagan. 1p fight child abuse of the proceeds from "The t performance will go to e Lion King" theatrical e movie's story line of a res as he struggles to ac- bilities of adulthood, Ka - use cases made public by in Cities are appalling, she is excited about what will do to help with the Kaplan hopes that people will become more aware of child abuse and what they can do • • to prevent it. While in New York City, Kaplan and. Dougherty met the production's director, Julie Taymor. "It was spellbinding," Dougherty. said.."She's [Taymor] going to take you way beyond the film." • Tickets for' The Lion King" benefit per- formance at the Orpheum will be available . by invitation, and people interested in re- ' 1g an invitation can call 220-6644. orporate sponsors also are being t for the performance. Fireworks - - (Continued from front_page) to the community to raise more money for a bigger display if that's what residents want. Mayor Tom Egan said per- haps businesses .could _be di- rectly • solicited for donations. toward the cause and an ad could be placed in the news- paper toward the same end., "We know there's a great interest in the community for. this," Egan said. • The council opted to try 'a lower fireworks show with more of a ground display. Ac- cording to Ann. Carlon, execu- tive director of the Eagan Con- _ vention and Visitors Bureau; - the lower display — similar to . what is used at Camp Snoopy • — includes showers of sparks as well as the larger explosives the city has used in the past, and the display is set to music. If the event were located in Sky Hill. Park, the fireworks would be visible from the park- ing area at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carlon said. "I think people would enjoy something new," she said. "I'd like to experiment with that," Egan said: "I think it would put Eagan on the map." The consensus of the council • was to try to hold all the tradi- tional Fburth of July events to which citizens have become. accustomed — fireworks; • , - booths, a beer tent, ,a carnival and a parade. • , !!I think we should maintain the other events," Awada said. According to city staff, Blue Cross/Blue Shield has agreed to let the city use its parking lot for Fourth of July events at Sky Hill Park as long as the beer tent and carnival aren't on - the business' campus. "The sale of beer would be acceptable as' long as it's not on the Blue Cross/Blue Shield prope_rty," Hedges said. With -the possibility of_ these large-scale events being held at the park, -Hedges said- city staff will contact neighbors to Sky Hill Park and keep them ,apprised of what's going on. • Some rescheduling of summer park activities will -be neces- sary, as well, if the July 4th events Were to take place there, Hedges added. At the council's March 4 meeting, the Eagan Lions .• Club, which has orchestrated , ,the city's Fourth of July cele- bration for years, said it couldn't continue to plan the celebration if a permanent lo- cation for all the festivities couldn't be found. Council Member Sandy Masin said she wonders if the Lions Club will step back into the mix if the city were to go ahead with the Sky Hill Park site. Carlon said she -believes the Lions are will- ing to participate if the loca- tion. is set and a beer tent is allowed. According to the Li- ons Club, the beer tent was instrumental in funding the other activities planned during the Fourth of July festival. Bus' (Continued from front page) approaching and are not preparing to stop to pick up able to react quickly enough children," Ozment said. when another vehicle. tries "But it happens and it's to pass. dangerous." • "I'm just so grateful that I Just such an incident oc- saw .him soon enough," curred March 14 when a 6- Homan said: "I was standing year -old Burnsville boy was there in astonishment that struck by a car as he exited he would even do something the school bus. According to ' like that. police reports, a 53-year-old Ozment said that school Burnsville man tried to pass bus drivers display the am- the bus on the right shoulder ber lights 300 feet before a +•P .. the are "I ' was really - concerned about the trouble I had to go through to get - him tick- eted,"- she said. As a result, Homan con- tacted Ozment and decided to do some research on her-. own. She found that in Divi- warning lights that the legis- lative School Bus Safety - Advisory Committee is con- sidering funding a public service campaign. "We need-. to have motor- ists drive in a more cautious manner when 'they see .the sion II of Dakota County bus' flashing lights," chair District Court — which Major Dennis Lazenberry- covers Farmington, • Rose • ' said. Lazenberry also serves mount, Hastings and the sur- as the pupil transportation rounding townships six ' safety -director with the Minnesota. State Highway Patrol. - "In an ideal world we wouldn't have any children at risk;" Lazenberry said. "We' need to do- whatever .we can to ensure the safety. stop -arm violations were issued within a six-month time frame. Of those -six, - five violators were given probation and/or court costs. "That's pretty pitiful when the minimum fine for a stop- ---- _..=1_a'___ •_ &Inn ,1 Eagan Women `of Today hosts membership meeting The Eagan Women of Today, a community service and lead- ership organization, is holding its membership meeting at 7 p.m. April 14 at the Edina -Re alty Building, 1250 Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan. The organization is not po- - litically or religiously affili- ated. Membership is open to all women 18 and older. At present the group is work- ing on a scholarship for an Ea- gan High School senior; pre; -paring for the March of Dimes' WalkAmerica; arid planning its. book fair fund-raiser at Barnes & Noble April 27. For more information . about Citizens asked rt. to shell out funds for longer. fireworks display By BRENDA HAUGEN Right now, the $10,000 the city has budgeted for Fourth of July -fireworks will amount.. to about a 10-minute display. City officials areurging local busi- nesses and residents to chip in if they'd.like to see more. According to City Adminis- trator Tom Hedges, the city's fireworks display will cost about $1,000 a minute. Council Member Pat Awada asked at the council's March 18 meet- ing whether a 10-minute dis- play would be long enough. Hedges said that is a concern with city staff,' which feels citizens may be disappointed. The display usually runs about 20 minutes in length, he said. Council Member Ted Wachter said he can remember when the city started out with $500 and was able. to put to- gether a half-hour show. He suggested the challenge, be put e Fireworks, p.l A) Windows/Locks/Mirrors. AM/FM Cassette, age Rack. M.S.R.P. 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Discounted carnival tickets are available at the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bu- reau, 1474 Yankee Doodle Road in the Yankee Square Shopping Center. Save $5 when you purchase 10 tickets for $10. Other activities at FunFest include the parade, fireworks, street dance, dunk tank, bingo, Lions Club beer tent, food and craft booths. Stop by the Con- vention and Visitors Bureau or call 452-9872 for more infor- mation. Through Ju mber 1 Dealers in Complete we $9,000" $29,250 IRK VIII From $28,4 '97 CONTINEN aeries $27,635 '97 Toll CARS I Save $12, Rebates to dealer " In ie See The New 19. --r tzERR ENDS 1 July 1977 nnr,E INUS) PHO>O July 1977 PRINT MACE ', ,,y July 1977 f•tAINT P"t1+101( [)E by July 1J77 PRINT MADE E'V rhlKO F4. ()Tr) DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE JULY 8, 1•.. elebrate The Fourth Of July 1 9 7 6 THE EAGANETTES, participants in Eagan's summer dance EAGAN MAYOR Herb Polzin participates in the parade by riding in a horse-drawn cart. EACANETTES £ kN PARK DEFT and tumbling program, marched in the parade Saturday, Ju- ly 3, at Eagan. RAISING EAGAN'S new flag are Harold Theies of the VFW, left, and Don Klober of the Lions, as members of both groups stand at attention in the background. The pole and flag is a gift from the Lions Club. BEA BLOMOUIST . MAYOR THOMAS EGAN MARK PARRANTO JAMES A .SMITH THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS February 11, 1981 MR KEN KETCHUM ATTORNEY AT LAW 1456 YANKEE DOODLE ROAD EAGAN MN 55121 • CITY OF EAGAN 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN. MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE 454-8100 • • Re: Eagan Fourth. of July Celebration. Dear Ken: THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMIMS TRA FOR ALYCE BOLKE CITY CLERK The following is a response to your letter dated February 2, 1981, requesting consideration by the City to allow the use•of-Rahn Park, lying southerly and westerly of Rahn School, as the location for future .Eagan Fourth of July Association .celebrations. The City Council reviewed the request on February.3, 1981 at their regular City Council meeting and found the request to be acceptable upon whatever conditions that may be required by :the. Director of Parks and Recreation and/or Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee. The request was then reviewed by the Advisory Parks and Recreation Committee at their last regular .meeting held on. February 5, 1981. That committee raised some concerns about the effects the cele- bration might have 'on the ball diamonds and soccer'field which are heavily used by many citizen groups of all'ages during the summer months. -The Director of Parks and Recreation was asked to review the request,in'detail and discuss any issues that might be of concern with. you before specific location sites are selected for various events at Rahn Park.° The City of. Eagan will .require a hold harmless agreement similar to the agreement that.has been executed between the Fourth of July Association and the City of Eagan in previous years for use of the Cedar Pond area. It is my understanding that Mr.. Ken.Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation, will be meeting with you on Thursday, February 12, 1981. Mr. Vraa has prepared a memorandum. that addresses a number of the concerns that the City has in regard to use'of the park. Enclosed is a copy of -that memorandum for your review. If you have any questions regarding the use of Rahn Park for the Fourth of July Celebration, please feel free to 'contact me at any time. Sincerely, . .4\1‘.400ite„ 44A4r-- Thomas L. H . edges City Administrator THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. February 9, 1981 MEMO TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOTI FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS £ is F CREATION RE: EAGAN 4th of JULY CELEBRATION I've reviewed the letter of February 2, 19;1 from Mr. Ketchum requesting the use of Rahn Park for the July 4th celebration. Although the use of an Fagan Park is appropriate for the celebration I do have several concerns that must be addressed as it relates to this athletic field. The park is heavily used by the Cedar Athletic Association for its youth activities, as well as other adult programs. I spoke with Sue Kirk, the President of the C.A.A. , to determine i'' the week -end would be free of any planned tournament, etc:. It appears that the ball fields are not programmed at this time. However, she and I are concerned about any possible early set up or belated removal of equipment. This would most assuredly interfere with any scheduled activities. Further, if equipment is left unguarded, there may be px•ohlers with youth playing on or near these items. Turf damage is also a concern. Because this is an active play area, damage to turf here can ruin the playabil.i.ty of the fields. If there is turf damage to a passive area, it has an oppirtunity to come back and re-establish itself, but on an athletic field the problem is compounded. If. there should be rain then the problem becomes more than re-establish- ment of turf. Ruts, caused by heavy equipment on soft soil, will take a full year plus to bring back, at a high cost of labor and materials. And, of course the use of the fields bcctr°le almost impossible. Perhaps the biggest concern, relates to another issue. Should people be allowed to bring their pop can or glass bottles on to the athletic fields, and they break a glass bottle or pop top is dropped on an athletically used area, I see a real potential for bodily injury to a player. With as much running, sliding and .falling on these athletic fields, it's very probable that an injury would occur :should F urns; or:c fall on the glass or pop top. The last concern relates to the locnttn.:of the electrical equipment needee for the event. I want to insure that the City has the final say on zts location to avoid any problem with tee play areas' as they are now and mip,ht be in the future, as I want to i,:suro the power does not interfere with maintenance of the park. Electrical power which might be brought IA must be underground. As to the City being responsible for electrical consumption, maintenance, etc. I would withhold. any recommendation to accept their pro- posal until such time as it's determined how much electricity is available, etc. Frankly, I don't see the need for u.szJ City/Athletic use of electricity in this area. The City has all of its power near the Rahn Building. Other issues that should also he reeo1ved before final approval is given is the location of garbage cans and satellites, as well as the spotting of equipment. I would hope to meet with the committee to review this request and their • .P 2 proposed layout to insure that any potential problems be minimized through proper co-ordination. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. • *I *'• * .• ' • ' • • ' ; *„t It:At KENNETH P. KETCHAM 14$6 YANKEE DCODLE ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 5,5121 PwONg'S12)454,6991 February 2, 1981 Mr. Tom Hedges City Administrator 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Re: Eagan 4th of July Celebration Dear Tom: OP COUNSEL JAMS .`.SKCNNORD 113. Pursuant to our phone conversation last week, it is the desire of the Eagan 4th of July Association to rent that part of Rahn Park lying Southerly and Westerly of Rahn School from the City. Enclosed please find part of a plat rtap which shows the Park and the School area. As you know, we would have to bring additional electrical power into this area. Because of the cost involved, we would prefer a long term Lease with the City. We would further ask that upon the installation of the power and panel, if we could then dedicate this to the City, subject to the City being responsible for the electrical costs and its maintenance thereof. As a practical matter, the power source can be used by others or the City Park Department for the rest of the year. We would like an affirmative response from the City as soon as possible so we may finalize our. Contracts with the Carnival and some of the other Vendors. In the near future, I will be submitting to you a proposed Lease. I will send a copy directly to Paul for his inspection. Of course, we will use the same Releases as in prior years. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely yours, 1 z ; lb .m.4 Z9Z 4•0 --)r" L,' • •• IO 24 - N. 9. 4 i•e•-••• 41 , • • I, I ,urrihr. - z .t r .411 •Pi SSZ 0 el l) M M0 TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR ROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION DATE: APRIL 22, 1986 RE: JULY 4 - ESTIMATED COST You had requested that staff prepare estimates of costs associated with the July 4th celebration. I have not included costs of regular maintenance for Rahn park done on a routine basis. This work would be done regardless of the July 4th celebration. I have simply included additonal costs in preparation for the July 4th celebration, and costs that may be incurred - in fact that have been incurred - during the actual activities and post activities. These are considered to be conservative estimates of time. PREPARATION FOR JULY 4TH CELEBRATION ITEM 1 Deliver picnic tables from all City Parks, trash cans, barricades, and signs to the park. Three man days. ITEM 2 Prepare for fireworks display, including setting up the fence, furnish materials and mow display area - one man day. ITEM 3 Set up bandshell on trailer and deliver to park, and erect - four men for two hours equals - one man day. ITEM 4 0ne man day for general direction and supervisor of the park, set up for the carnival and association tents. ITEM 5 Four hours for striping and water tanker truck. HOURS WORK FOR 4TH OF JULY In the July 4th file a previous memorandum indicates that at one time the City put in approximately 12 hours of overtime during the July 4th Celebration, picking up trash, hauling out materials for the fireworks, repair work, and movement of the bandshell. Last year however, this was drastically cut and is believed that there is only 4 to 6 actual hours of overtime expended during the 4th of July Celebration. POST 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Return all picnic tables back to City Parks along with trash barrels, pick up and remove all barricades, signs, fence posts and clean-up of July 4th Fireworks, and general parks clean-up, including mower sweeping. Total time expended is approximately 5 man days. Additional time is also spent in cleaning the Rahn Park Shelter building, which has been used by the Police Department as a "headquarters" during the activities. In addition to the time spent by the men in pre and post July 4th activities, the Department also expends approximately $600 for satellites from the Parks budget. I have not estimated costs for turf restoration resulting from extensive wear and compaction due to the carnival. Summation: 6 1/2 man days in pre -activities. 4 - 6 hours of over -time. 5 man day in post clean-up $600.00 for satellites Tom, I hope this is the information that you required. The estimates for time have come from past work schedules and therefore, are reasonably accurate, if not conservative. Should you require additional information or clarification, please feel free to contact me. KV/bls cc: John VonDeLindet/ Jim McGuffee i sJ - `itC,/.L.LN MEMO TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR DOROTHY PETERSON, RECREATION PROGRAMMER BILL BRANCH, SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS JOE CONNOLLY, SUPERINTENDENT OF UTILITIES JIM MCGUFFEE, PARK FOREMAN KEN ASZMANN, OPERATIONS CAPTAIN LARRY WENZEL, CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE DON KLOBAR, CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE 4TH OF JULY ASSN. DON CLARK, 4TH OF JULY ASSN. FROM: HOLLY DUFFY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DATE: JUNE 24, 1985 SUBJECT: JUNE 20 MEETING SUMMARY (4TH OF JULY ACTIVITES) On June 20, 1985, a meeting was held at the Eagan Municipal Center to discuss equipment needs for the 4th of July events. Following is a listing of equipment needs, what will be done with them and the persons responsible for the equipment. 1. Satellites (Toilet Facilities) A. One facility currently in place. B. Eight more will be added. C. Four to be located north end of park by Sandstone. D. Five south end by gravel road. E. Dorothy Peterson, Parks Department, responsible. 2. Water A. Water available Rahn Park Building. B. Park Department responsible for water turn on. C. City Celebration Committee (Larry Wenzel) will obtain buckets in which to carry water. 3. Electricity A. Electricity needed by City Celebration Committee to run roasters, spits, coffee makers, PA system. B. Power box available south end of park (carnival and 4th of July Association will use power box.) C. Don Klobar will make sure power is on in power box. D. City to supply generator to run City Celebration elec- tricity including all items listed above. Generator will be set up and ready by 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 6, and will be removed after 10:00 p.m. that night. E. City Maintenance personnel responsible for setting up generator. F. Members of City Celebration Committee should bring exten- sion cords (Larry Wenzel will furnish some with triple plugs.) e MEMO JUNE 24, 1985 PAGE 2 4. Blockades A. Blockades will be set up on Rahn Road just south of Shale Lane and just north of the park driveway near the park sign. B. Restricted parking signs and barricades will be placed at the entrance to the south parking lot by Rahn School. This parking will be for the use of members of the City Celebration Committee delivering supplies and/or equipment to the turkey roast. C. Bill Branch will rent the barricades and will have them set in the boulevard area near to where they will be placed across the road by Wednesday night. D. Don Clark will put the barricades into place Thursday morning. Barricades will remain in place until Sunday at which time they will be moved to the boulevard area. Maintenance will then pick them up. 5. Telephone Contact A. Police will furnish Tom Hedges with a hand-held radio unit with which to contact the dispatcher if necessary. B. Pay telephone is available in Rahn Park Building. Police and/or parks personnel will have key. C. Rahn Park Building also available for police to use to detain persons arrested. 6. Police A. Police schedule will be given to Holly Duffy in case it is necessary to contact a policeman at any time. B. Police will be present for traffic control all three nights; for the fireworks on Thursday and Saturday and for the street dance on Friday. 7. Parking A. Gravel parking lot will be available for carnival personnel vehicles. B. Parking lot south of Rahn School will be barricaded for City Celebration use. C. Large vacant field north of Cliff Road, west of Rahn Road, partially owned by City, partially owned by Federal Land Company, will be plowed and available for parking. Holly Duffy will contact Federal Land Company in order to get their permission. 8. Miscellaneous A. Police will furnish escort to bank if possible. B. Dance will begin at 8:30 or 9:00 on Friday night. MEMO JUNE 24, 1985 PAGE 3 C. Carnival will probably start arriving Monday and should be asked to leave the following Sunday. D. Police have grave concerns about carnival. Contact name for carnival should be given to police in case they have problems and need to contact someone. E. Fireworks: 4th of July Association must inform police what they are doing with the dud fireworks that have not exploded. F. Street sweeper to follow horses (Street Maintenance). G. Fire Department to station rescue equipment. Attached please find a map of Rahn Park with the proposed equipment setup for the 4th of July weekend events. The map is not drawn to scale (obviously!). If anyone has any questions concerning who is responsible for any of the equipment, please contact me immediately. 40tLit kAdministtive A sistant HD/jj Attachment MR? of RAgTIA of Suzy W\AD Ev ANT E Q WP M Enlr (ho'' -6 SCv.\a.) Cr occ-v-S wP F`oU,SES) Coxv,'^� TEMA Coue. trOkt' (wym aKwH u esS�cc. (6c-(-s')' • *f vvc\\y �k\\T� RKWG1 �`� Lo't' �Y �ST�c,z W1 5+1NLE LAN& dJ 2 0 N 2 V) '1 I city of Cagan 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD, P.O. BOX 21199 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 PHONE: (612) 454-8100 February 24, 1984 SCOTT NELSON, PRES EAGAN ATHLETIC ASSOC 3936 BLACKHAWK CIR EAGAN MN 55122 Dear Scott: BEA BLOMQUIST Mayor THOMAS EGAN JAMES A. SMITH JERRY THOMAS THEODORE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE City Clerk I have already received a request from Cary Larson of the 4th of July celebration committee seeking to set its dates for the upcoming event. I am somewhat concerned about the dates they have selected for the carnival as they have requested Thursday, June 28, through July 5th. The carnival would operate up to the 4th and would take the 5th to disassemble and move from the site. While the request is to arrive on Thursday, the 28th of June, historically they have always arrived two to three days early, rendering Rahn Fields unschedulable for any athletic activities. If indeed they do follow true to form, this would mean that the fields would be occupied by the carnival for a period of almost two weeks. Frankly, I am not too excited about approving these requested dates because of the problems with maintenance. Further, I am concerned about the number of dates that the Eagan Athletic Association would have to give up to accommodate the July 4th carnival and celebration. Would you please review the needs of the athletic association baseball program to determine which dates it could do without. Personally, I see no reason that the carnival needs to be on the fields prior to Friday, the 29th, with take -down to occur on the 5th, with removal by 3:00 p.m. on this date. Please advise me of your needs so I can make arrangements with the July 4th Association and firm -up our commitment for their use f the fields. Sirely, Ken`Vraa, Director Parks and Recreation �KV/kf THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY February 9, 1984 MEMO TO: DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION, VRAA FROM: RECREATION PROGRAMMER, PETERSON RE: 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION I talked to Cary Larson yesterday to learn the dates of the 4th of July celebration in that the 4th itself is on a Wednesday. The "official" celebration is to be on July 3 and 4, at least the Association's portion of it. However, the carnival wants to arrive by Thursday, the 28th; be running by the 29th. Take down would occur on the 5th. The department's experience with that, of course, is that the carnival will begin arriving on Monday, the 25th. E.A.A. cannot be asked to relinquish what amounts to two weeks of games June 25 - July 5. 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Bring out barricades oeo, Stain benches, and tables tai* Clean out all trash cans coMP Deliver trash cans from all City parks to Cedar Pond wnso Deliver picnic tables from all City parks and garage to Cedar Pond Stripe lines for Olympics orW.r eanardrd -A4Nwit, Check and repair all electric outlets Comp, ®q, Check out playground equipment 04,,p wmo Preparation For Fireworks Display: (All To Be Delivered The Morning Of The 4th) Put up fence (250') Furnish all 2" x 4" s and post Two - 2" x 4" x 10' Twelve - 2" x 4" x 12' 7'M Four - 2"x4"'x16' Fifty fence post / Post pounder Assortment of nails, hammer Flashlight Fence ties / Fence tie twister Wire i 97-�g Work To Do During The Celebration: All call outs Pick up trash every morning Set up barricades and signs Minor electrical problems. Clean Up Jobs: for street dance and parade Bring all picnic tables back Bring all trash barrels back Sweep Garnet Remove all barricades, signs, Final clean up of park Pick up everything from Mr Regain SANITY to City parks to City parks fence and post Noyes Cam- - dam. 4 - .a- r c-.X.) 4-cf. f-te -A,c? AZLr--41tid VORKJiD FOR 4TH OF .1ULY 1978 BY FOREMAN 21,440 e-1 re„ D-f-A-eci 1 for fireworks ires ✓ 4 hours 1 hour 1 hour 6 hours ies ✓ 1 hour 1 hour area 1'z hours roken board) 45 minutes 4!;i hours r l T Kcn -up 6arr-i.cades and returned Li- 1 hour Hunted up post pounder ✓ 1 hour Mowed grass and cut weeds 1' hours Picked up barricades ✓ 45 minutes Cut off lights ✓ - Picked up trash 1 hour hours, unnecessary call out ��4 EXTRA HOURS WORKED FOR 4T1-I OF JULY 1978 BY FOREMAN Saturday: Hauled out material for fireworks Picked up trash Moved electrical wires 1/- Sunday: Hauled out barricade' Unlocked pumphouse ✓ Picked up trash Took hoards to mod. area Repaired walkway (broken board) Tuesday: Picked up barricades and returned ✓J Hunted up post pounder ✓ Mowed grass and. cut weeds Picked up b:rrricaries. (;ut off lights ✓ Picked up trash L- unnecessary call out 4 hours 1 hour 1 hour 6 hours 1 hour 1 hour 1'1 hours 45 minutes 4!,i hours 1 hour 1 hour 1'z hours 45 minutes 1 hour 5', hours. Cc�oR k Co,v,e IIc1 `o e - � y 1�•,,1 s-4 Lt1.eek ,.d WoS� oaf ,OGt) d %1Q imp C'ljrs,/9/£ / E /YJ, Rwtr 1Lip All ShRJ.tS Rd of °Q 1.: Sw£ £ p 6Ae-'&' akc ,4rioletiLdi /4d ('� Fc k arrf ,o // pa+ vp inAke i QQ,n7r ov-/ 69<,zeegd£S . /2/244 k a i ra ��Y�•,P'Cs &pp-L4, ��.s �'- / I/1 �'� ^^S�//r Up i.°c�,2 4d'S Jro2 2#ot/ . /gerriafE Cry -' Q 'c k �'.Od7 4-2 /2A.C',DQ �,4/79 e f1,o y G'�p na/ Cl�'/� cc 71+'-4i bias' !✓�fa c . / cc/r., /.14kt fenv Fr,-/J J; �sS/ �►C� vP e O"4 /°.,-.GG ', yd //Z ! -I. peo /fM S . de"J1/0 / eetf`i �«yo d / �v. 4 ,l+'t /o. . J EAGAN 4th of JULY ASSOCIATION 3g7igsv6-kr EAGAN FIRE DEPT. AND LIONS CLUB Jerry Adam 454-3679 ASSISTANTS David DiJoia Steve Casey CHAIRMEN Jon Berqu st 454-14 i� •46 PARADE CHAIRMAN Jerry Thomas ... 454-1464 Parade Theme — Western Days SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • , * Street Dance Tuesday, July 3rd — 8:00 to 12:00 P.M. Location: Garnet across from Cedar Pond * Parade Wednesday, 4th of July Starts at Blackhawk & Carnelian, travels west on Carnelian to Rahn Road, south on Rahn Road to Zircon, west on Zircon to Cedar. * Speakers Following Parade at Cedar Pond * Junior Olympics On the 4th of July following Parade * Fireworks on 4th At Dusk, Location — Cedar Pond F STARTS HERE COUNTY RD. 30 PARADE ROUTE * Carnival Rides Tue., Wed., — July 3rd and 4th * Concessions & Games Local Organizations FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS. Councilman Smith stated that there had been complaints concerning fireworks debris dropping on houses on Sandstone Drive and recommended that more policing be made in the future concerning the fireworks at the Fourth of July festivities. I C,j� Cis' c,1 -7-i7-7 Pi had signed the agreement but that certain requirements in the agreement had not been fulfilled. Wachter moved and Egan seconded the motion to approve the agreement subject to the completion of all necessary requirements. All members voted in favor �- Q+* Sm i t h who voted no . CITY OF EAGAN OFFICE INFORMATION MEMO TO . ` kRA. DATE G -2o TIME FROM OF PHONE NO. RECEIVED BY Was here to see you Please call Will call again Returned your call ACTION Review and see me Review and return Prepare reply for my sig. Reply and send me copy For your approval For your information For signature As we discussed As you requested Take appropriate action Notify staff FILE DISPOSE REMARKS/MESSAGES S 0wk.°.1A.4); z . ram•'-- • cA I , I I OVER PHOTOCOPY: NO. OF COPIES DATE NEEDED ONE SIDE ONLY HEAD TO HEAD HEAD TO FOOT COLLATE STAPLE (Other) TYPING DATE NEEDED ROUGH DRAFT SINGLE SPACE DOUBLE SPACE RUSH FINAL COPY CARBONS MEMO TO: CITY ADMINISTRATOR, HEDGES FROM: RECREATION PROGRAMMER, PETERSON DATE: APRIL 23, 1980 RE: PORTABLE TOILETS FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS AND THE 4th OF JULY I have requested bids from Aquazyme Midwest and Satellite Industries for rental rates for portable toilets for our summer programs, Northview Park, the 4th of July celebration and warming house locations. The increase in rates for 1980 is a bit staggering! To conserve dollars in the Park Department rental budget slot I shall cut back where possible on the length of time we have the units on site. The bid from Satellite Industries is approximately $150.00 less than that of Aquazyme for the summer programs and Northview Park. The bid for the 4th of July celebration from Satellite is $100.00 less than Aquazyme's for 8 units, serviced twice; a bid of $559.00 vs $660. I shall arrange with Satellite for service at all sites and events. One problem remains . . . . the Park Department budget for rentals is insufficient to cover the cost of Satellites for the 4th of July celebration. - Thelcouncil minutes of 6-5-79 show that last year the council contributed $5OO 0 to the fund raising committee and provided for the 8 satellites. I request that the council be again approached for assistance at the appropriate time. 6. Fourth of July Accident. P-04-7�` � IW Department and the July Eagan A notice of claim has been mailed to the Fire was injured on a concession oduring bthe 4thby an aofoJuly celebration. Noticerney for George Fryman who allegedlyn to Home Insurance Company and to the insurance carrier for the •polic that has been sent specially bought by the Fourth of July Association for the celebration. I have been able to find any one who is familiar with the accident in anyway. was not 90 settled with the Barkers in n the spring of 19 I-35E - Blackhawk Brid a Crossin . It is my understanding that the action 16. g � althoughis not in the Dakota County District Court is still in the process the City directly involved. qt l 2— PREPARATION FOR JULY 4T11 CELEBRATION Gambling License and Beer License Order restrooms Contract for use of Cedar Pond Contract for use of Lot behind Q Station Arrange for trash pick up Location for signs to he installed on County Road #30 Work To Be Done In Park: Trim up shrubs Sweep asphalt path and rest area Weed all flowers and shrubs Mow and trim Clean out the pond Change flag Seed and- fertilize Wash down parade route Put up No Parking signs (permanent and portable) Bring out barricades Stain benches and tables Clean out all trash cans Deliver trash cans from all City parks to Cedar Pond --Deliver picnic tables from all City parks and garage to Cedar Pond Stripe lines for Olympics —Check and repair all electric outlets —Check out playground equipment Preparation For Fireworks Display: (All To Be Delivered The Morning Of The 4th) Put up fence (250') Furnish all 2" x 4" s and post Two - 2" x 4" x 10' Twelve - 2" x 4" x 12' Four - 2" x 49' x 16' fifty fence post Post pounder Assortment of nails, hammer Flashlight Fence ties Fence tie twister Wire Work To Do During The Celebration: All call outs Pick up trash every morning Set up barricades and signs for street dance and parade Minor electrical problems — Clean Up Jobs: Bring all picnic tables Bring all trash barrels Sweep Garnet Remove all barricades, Final clean up of park Pick up everything from Regain SANITY hack to City parks hack to City parks signs, fence and Mr. Noyes Post AGREE 'NT TO HOLD HARMLESS WH7P.US, Jack Thompson Shows, Inc. ("Thompson Shows") , a Minnesota corporation, is locating and operating a carnival upon Cedar Pond Park, a park owned by the City of ragar.. ("Eagan"). during the five days prior to and including July 4, 1979. In consideration of the use of said Cedar. Pond Park, Thompson Shows shall defend, indemnify and hold ragan harmless from any and all claims, demands, actions and causes of action of whatsoever nature or character arising out of or by reason or the location and operation of the rides, facilities and concessions of said carnival, and further agrees to defend at its sole cost and expense, any action or proceeding commenced against it and Eagan for the purpose of asserting any claim of whatsoever character a- rising as a result of the location or operation of the rides, facilities and concessions of said carnival. Nothing herein requires Thompson Shows to defend, indemnify or hold Eagan harmless from any claims, demands, actions or causes of action not rc- lating to the location and operation of the rides, facilities and concessions of said carnival. DATED , 1979 JACK THOMPSON SHOWS, INC. Bv Its And Its PAUL H. HAUGE BRADLEY SMITH Mr. Thomas Hedges City Administrator Eagan City Hall 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 / Mrs. Barbara Schmidt Eagan Park Director 3501 Coachman Road Eagan, MN 55122 PAUL H. HAUGE & ASSOCIATES, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 3908 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY EAGAN (ST. PAUL), MINNESOTA 55122 July 3, 1978 RE: Fourth of July Hold Harmless Provisions Dear Tom and Barb: Enclosed is a copy of the agreement to hold Eagan harmless signed by Stanley Shows for its use of Cedar Pond Park. This agreement and Stanley Shows' insurance should protect the City. AREA CODE 612 TELEPHONE 454-4224 Paul and I have talked with Glenn Hintz of HRW, Inc., who is handling the liability insurance for the Eagan 4th of July Association. The policy will cover exhibitions, fireworks, the parade, and the refresh- ment stands. Mr. Hintz has assured us that the City will be named as an insured on that policy along with the Lions, the Eagan Fire Depart- ment, and the Lionesses and Fire Auxiliary. He'll get us a copy of the insurance binder, although he did not have it on June 30th. Be- cause the City, through the Fire Department, is so involved in the festivities aside from the carnival, it would probably not be proper for the City to ask that it be held harmless from liability by the 4th of July Association. Since the City is named on the policy, that should be sufficient protection. Also enclosed is a copy of the letter I gave to Stanley Shows explain- ing the reasons for the agreement. Having Eagan named as an insured on its policy is the best protection, but a hold harmless agreement should be sufficient if their insurance doesn't cover us. This pro- cedure could also be used in future years for the 4th of July event. Very truly yours, Bradley Smith BS:me enc. PAUL H. HAUGE & ASSOCIATES, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 3908 SIBLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY EAGAN (ST. PAUL), MINNESOTA 55122 PAUL H. HAUGE BRADLEY SMITH William D. Stanley Shows, Inc. Cedar Pond Park Eagan, Minnesota 55122 June 30, 1978 AREA CODE 612 TELEPHONE 454-4224 RE: Agreement to hold Eagan harmless from claims relating to carnival Dear Sir or Madam: This letter is for the purpose of explaining why the City of Eagan is re- questing that your company sign an agreement to hold Eagan harmless from all claims resulting from your carnival. We, of course, prefer to have the City named as an additional insured on your liability insurance policy, and I understand that you are having that done by phone. However, since we won't have a copy of your certificate of insurance with Eagan listed, as an added precaution we would like to have you sign an agreement to hold Eagan harmless from claims. The insurance would cover claims against Eagan if Eagan is an insured, so you will be protected and the agreement would assure the City that you will follow through on the insurance. You have a copy of the agreement, and as you can see, it is limited to problems resulting from your carnival. Any problem not relating to the carnival is expressly excluded, so that you would not be holding Eagan harmless from those claims. I'm sorry for all the confusion this has caused, but the City must be careful to avoid claims for which it is not responsible because of the increasing frequency of frivolous lawsuits. Thank you for your cooperation. BS:me c e,}ke7.4, Very truly yours, Bradley Smith AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS WHEREAS, William D. Stanley Shows, Inc. ("Stanley Shows"), a North Dakota cor- poration, is locating and operating a carnival upon 'Cedar Pond Park,.a park owned 7- by the City of Eagan ("Eagan"), during the eight days prior to and including July 4, 1978. In consideration of the use of said Cedar Pond Park, Stanley Shows shall de- fend, indemnify and hold Eagan harmless from any and all claims, demands, actions and causes of action of whatsoever nature or character arising out of or by reason of the location and operation of the rides, facilities and concessions of said carnival, and further agrees to defend at its sole cost and expense, any action or proceeding commenced against it and Eagan for the purpose of asserting any claim of whatsoever character arising as a result of the location or operation of the rides, facilities and concessions of said carnival. Nothing herein requires Stanley Shows to defend, indemnify or hold Eagan harm- less from any claims, demands, actions or causes of action not relating to the loca- tion and operation of the rides, facilities and concessions of said carnival. DATED: , 1978 WILLIAM D. STANLEY SHOWS, INC. By And Its Its EAGAN FOURTH OF JULY ASSOCIATION. Mr. Hedges indicated that he had a request n z I4 r frog ehe fund raising chariman, Michael Larkin, for the Eagan Fourth of July Associa- 1 S tion for financial support from the City for the Fourth of July festivities. Also ti there was a request from the Association for 8 satellites for a cost of $458. Parranto ) moved and Egan seconded the motion, all members voted in favor, to contribute $500 and in addition, provide for 8 satellites for the Fourth of July Celebration. U of limiting advertising signs, Parranto moved and Egan seconded the motion, all, members voted in favor, to approve the application for an 8 foot by 8 foot sign -- with a maximum height of 12 feet from ground level for a period not to exceed two years. - - EAGAN VS. DAVID LARSON AND GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY. Mr. Colbert and Mr. Hauge reviewed a conciliation court complaint regarding the installation of a sani- Ki -9 I � D C�k/►/iy G�c� yz� I(" 4 A v • ( &`'.., (.1.) • /l/(- LJ r --4.4,, ---e, L-l—L. -- -its—n CLUTCH AND U JOINT SERVICE SPECPALISTS "Power Shafts, Clutches • Power Take -Offs, Hydraulic Pumps and Components and Transmission & Differential Parts and Assemblies ---ScLat - -0v 01-42 -- 5 /6 '3 <94- 414 79 g a �Me > y r EMERGENCY SERVICE: UNTIL MIDNIGHT WEEKDAYS UNTIL 5:00 P.M. SATURDAY z c� f a ✓' S 1-e4. 1 d, 1-fak0 0-r t c� \C 612/721-5557 t C) ���•) t93 ) • EAGAN 4th of JULY ASSOCIATION U CJ J 1 t_ V December 25, 1973 The Eagan 4th of July Committee has begun the planning for our 12t.h annual celebration of Independence Day. Ti s c.c: l ebra:.•i on with its various events is the only activity that Eagan can call its own. We try to involve as many people as possible and still cover our expenses. Last year because of scheduling problems with the carnival and the long weekend, we had some complaints from the residents around Cedar Pond. This s sti i) an Eagan event put on for the people of Eagan and if it creates serious problems for you; we want to hear about it. We are having a meeting at the Rahn Fire Station at 8: GD P.M. on the llth of January and you are invited to hear our plans ai.d share your ideas with us. .'Fagan Fire Dept. 4 iJ.0 lan Lion Club T Memo To: City Administrator, Tom Hedges From: Park Director, Parb•Sci:midt Date: June 19, 1978 Re: Information on item for June. 20,. 1078 Council Meeting - 4th of July - Funding P.equest The Park Der.artment has committed the following expeditures for the 4th of July Festivities. Satellites: S units, 4 days - 3 services 1292.00 Rewire electricity/Ceear Pond :300.00 to be split 3 ways with assistance From the Eagan Lions and the Eagan Fire Department. The Park Denart^ent and Public 'Forks Department -have -also spent many hours rcr.'.uoinf; the fence arounc'. t;;Ie 77177;.o_lse, '-hre'i'J nr up t}:o concrete 1•^,'s :,'i.ich sui)^.orted the water tower and r^^jra in7 a.nd reseedinf the area to nrovir':e Tore flat o':r'r -Ince for carnival rides. Fsti,-atei' cost -^or ti!i wor1 ^n EXTRA HOURS WORKED FOR 4TH OF JULY 1978 BY FOREMAN Saturday: Hauled out material for fireworks Picked up trash Moved electrical. wires ✓ Sunday: Hauled out barricades Unlocked pumphouse ✓ Picked up trash Took boards to mod. area Repaired walkway (broken board) Tuesday: Picked up barricades and returnedv/ Hunted up post pounder Mowed grass and cut weeds Picked up barricades Cut off lights ✓ Picked up trash ✓unnecessary call out 4 hours 1 hour 1 ' hour 6 hours 1 hour 1 hour 1? hours 45 minutes 4 4 hours 1 hour 1 hour 1 2 hours 45 minutes 1 hour 5 y hours e SHIP oqa Oxg, INVOICE TO SOLD TO City of Eagan Park Dept. / 1"' 3501 Coachman Rd. ��i /J Eagan Mn. 1. Invoice No. Invoice Date 2540 8-28-78 Vendor's Nos. S. T. 4614-NB Car No. Routing: Customer pick—up Terms:Net 15 Days Almc Gibbs Carinpain9 Customer's Order No. Barb Schmidt & Date Prepaid Collect F.O.B. P.O. BOX 54006 MILWAUKEE, WIS. 53201 �9t- •.�be., .G �'•.I'. gSHNPPEDiIntlt1«+ Pti2".. 12 '°,-:,�V� 6 a4- 4' ' fE " • s%y ' '� "M ,r vAgi� v, r:,'�.3't r. . F y, . a.r ,. $ '+t�' "f sib 7 .- s ' �� ''i' DESCI�P IO�iiFtiy��ga 1J1!NIT -'L AMOUNT � E•XTEN51'ON r''fi`:.tf}r• et .S,e .Ha .�. tc.f x K 33 11 'i' 'R .. ' ,a . { •E ttrr w � >b} �,3 g, � .. `.� -�.. � a e!`'.-tt 4 � *J1 }c;``��e� � yy�. A�+'Y "ft § 36 .1.,36.32 M+-�l '$1 " .' , : n . x + h " 1 • { y 'ro.a' Si.$, '`g'"' ,':�j""°��'`. 'g% % ,{'P} "''`$'°p,, �� lt}ry.'h 'i k � `m.._S _.. _. _ —'''',. i .� ..zs � � . a:"; � "+1irt'�...,. J fi$ ?e'�i kk13�: .�amwi�.^»...,..? iz.{ Hsu ,.� — .I 1, y r ..'f '. ; _'F"•4< E^ .. , n ... _. t. - ...`• wpc hi' _� PLEASE PAY AMOUNT e.:J THIS AMOUNT » $136.32 .ORIGINAL INVOKE SCHEDULE FOR THE 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES 1. Carnival will run Saturday thru Tuesday. 2. Local stands will run Sunday after the parade, Monday PM and all day Tuesday... 3. Parade will be Sunday the 2nd starting.at 6PM. It will follow last years.rout.e down Carnelian from Blackhawk.' to Rahn, down to Zircon and over to the park at Cedar Sou o Park: 4. Monday at 8PM the street dance will start. It will be on i-r gi by Cedar Pond. 5. Tuesday the CAA will have their Olympics at Cedar School starting. at 10AM. 6. A Speakers Program will start at 8:30PM on Tuesday at the Cedar Pond. 7. The fireworks will start at lOPM on the 4th. There will be a ground display at Cedar Pond and the usual aerial show. Persons To Contact: Lions - J. Berquist Home: 454-1425 Work: 887-4752 Firemen - J. Adams 454-3679 Tom Wiita (Local Booths) 452-2816 Merle Lohse (Speakers) 452-3042 If you have any questions - feel free to give me a call. John Berquist c,- tSS- ttic5 ??Le ,GLAA-1 zete-114 1114-A--7 Atto-.44.0 `r t7 .`,,�.��..e-�t•�.• •� 441 i 3 , . 4 e AA,e .�.� 01,444 1�37' 64.40,.. IsAA:04 ,..141, meat y 44..., c.G. T5° ?/C eLgcfl:Lif"; Atot YES Message for Time `? � a m Date eel/ M Of p.m. WHEN YOU WERE OUT NO I Area Code Telephone No E Telephoned ❑ Wants you to phone ❑ Will phone later ❑ Wants to see you Message: ❑ Called to see you ❑ Will call back ❑ Returned your call By Form OA-1 ©Copyright 1969, 1970 — laurel Office Aids, Inc., Broneville, N.Y. 10708 c.,......,,,....______..._.,__ - June 8, 1978 Meeting with Jerry Adam regarding Fourth of July HiLite has elect. box which is set on concrete pad 6 inches wide and couple of feet high Put circuit board in box with main in pumphouse (has door with padlock) Install near flagpole between shrubs COST (should be rock bottom) per Larry Bob from HiLite will call Jerry or Bill Branch with price Wants City to pay Pleased with current flat area We requested that any additional changes be discussed right after the Fourth so changes could be made in Fall rather than waiting until Spring Agreed to arrange for Satellites - Dorothy Peterson will call EAGAN PARK DEPARTMENT 3501 COACHMAN RD. EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 April 7, 1978 Larry Menzel Wenzel Plumbing and Heating 3680 Kennebec Eagan, MN. 55122 Dear Larry: Jerry Adams and Wayne Wenzel, as representatives of the 4th of July Committee, recently met with Public Works Director Bill Branch and Park Director Farb Schmidt and discussed a number of modifications which would increase the flat land available in Cedar Pond Park for carnival events and rides. The areas specifically discussed include: 1) the areas inside of the fence, at the well site 2) east of the fence, and 3) south of the fence, between the fence and well #2. Mr. Wenzel suggested that we hire a contractor to level the above areas and to break up the concrete water tower supports He mentioned that he did not have the necessary equipment to do this work. Because of previous budget conmi.ttments for 1973 and the fact that our current crews are also committed to do several outside projects in conjunction with a park construction contract, the City will be unable to do all the work proposed at this time. However, we will reduce the size of the fence around the pump house and we will use an air hammer to attempt to break up the water tower supports. If we can do this successfully, we will level and restore the area as soon as possible. We will need your assistance in rewiring the electric connections which are presently located near the flagpole. We are sorry we are unable to accomplish all that was requested of us prior to this year's celebration. We will be happy to discuss additional modifications to Cedar Pond Park in the fall. Barb Schmidt Bill Branch cc: Jerry Adams Tom Hedges Ceod1 eGrr0V s. p • Joo S oO/L F---rl S tp, G ,41rZ Ne- -f- D fZ , pc I rworJS I 0 1� __ __ Fvfver FFfvc.E • 7 7 (i(.v1 (e_ m!i c,c4•- mi a/f or1J .lac.?` gv?). FC NCE eiLeiLa Rip -re Ave 44‘..,11,e,to .14 f LA...A.. L,e cs.r, , r Is--)c 0 4- Lt• cL ...o•Aa.• N.Q 0 egt...-f\—A-- • SP5 CNC`Lir Ar''%) LJ-r-v-- 9 F "---\c. CLLCr='-7c1 6.6..ck 6-30-77 Verbal permission granted to park carnival vehicles on the vacant lot behind the Skelly Station by Len Nerka of the Drover State Bank--451-6822, with concurrence from Jean Parranto who is buying the property on a contract for deed. A--(Y2-"t k C) -1 1 01.-St.S1-<;) 01.• 1 ‘79-4.1) IN"‘ClICW-t.,-sit..A.- -t.--44- ...-,_-, ---UU%----C.04,_tc.,--.--42-4N-%,,4 ,..>-\-4--4 - .-:,, :, %.,._ •4 ,(NN4a.4....4 6AI (-6,4...4. .— 6.-- c=ii-,-.1,Q ict---c. cc_t_.0.... . --i- ri-z- • c4-4p4L/T- =0---( (-) IsiN a'-i-tz Lc'. t) ( 'AQUAZYME MIDWEST, INC. Portable Chemical Toilets Lease - Rental - Special Events 12553 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.. SO. - SAVAGE. MINNESOTA 55378 PHONE 612/890-8155 mo June 6, 1977 Barb Schmidt City of Eagan Parks Dept. 3501 Coachmen Road Eagan, Minn. 55122 Dear Barb, This will confirm your order for 4 units for the July 4th Celebration this year. We have on our schuedule 4 units with service, Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th. We can increase the number of units if you feel it is necessary. I will contact you a week before delivery and get the details worked out. Thank you for your continued business. Sincerel C. Butle L.,,,,,i Aquazyme Midwest, Inc 11 �� r sfr Lr) L EAGAN 4th of JULY ASSOCIATION 3918 Beau D Rue Drivel, Eagan, Minnesota 55122 = C7-;# 5. )�) Vez-3 Lions Chell Craigie 447-4919 Joel Theisen 454-4252 Sir: Firemen Jerry Adam 454-3679 Merle Lohse 452-3042 Bob Gastfield 454-1257 Each year the Eagan 4th of July Association has done an outstanding job in providing the Community with a 4th of July Celebration. Even though the Bicentennial Year is over, we plan to make this Year's celebration as good, if not better than last year's. The 4th of July remains an important part of our lives even after the 200th Birthday of our Country. Our Parade is one of the main events of our Celebration which this year will start at 6 PM on July 2nd. We are in need of Marching Groups, Floats, Bands or anything else suitable for this Community Event. If you can help us out anyway at all or have any questions about our Parade, would you call or write Jon Berquist 454-1425 or Chell Craige 447-4919. Lk"151 Thank You.. 'a'raie C ha- ,man A 60 EAGAN 4of JULI ION 3918 Beau D Rue(<�,Drive, Eagan, Minnesota 55122 CJ V Cii 1 ' ( b':3 ,�` a �`J 'V D'� (J CIc2g 452-4252 EAGAN 4th OF JUI,Y CELEBRATION EAGAN MERCHANTS FIREWORKS DISPLAY FUND Firemen Jerry. loam 454-3;,79 iJtg'If± 452-3042 BGJ 454- 12.7 Each year the Eagan 4th of July Association (a combined Committee from the Eagan Volunteer Fire Department and the Eagan Lions Club) have done an outstanding job in providing this community with a 4th of July Celebration. Even though the Bicentennial year is over, we plan to make this year's celebration as good, if not better, than last year's, since the 4th of July remains an important part of our lives even after the 200th birthday of our country. The signers of this letter have agreed to lend their support in making this all-important endeavor a successful community function. The funds collected will be used to defray the costs of fireworks, prizes, printing, advertising, bands, trophies, insurance and other expenses. The week of May 23rd someone from the 4th of July organization will be calling on you for your donation. If it is necessary that you get your contri- bution okayed by your home office, please do so before our visit. If you wish to send your donation ahead of the above date, please send to the Eagan 4th of July Association, 3918 Beau-D-Rue Drive, Eagan, Minnesota. It is our intention to publish an honor roll fqx those who have contributed. As business members of this area, lets all get behind this celebration 100% so the good citizens of Eagan will know we are very interested in them. It is a way to show our appreciation for their continued support of our businesses. 0.472-z 541G_ .arry 4zel Dick Stevenson Wenzel Plumbing $ Heating/Hilite Electric Mid America National Bank of Eagan (AICIIIIIP _gW,4%).W-1, ,arry Gensmer Tiki Goddess Tom Schommer Minnesota Federal Savings and Loan "EAGAN PARK DEPARTMENT 3501 Coachman Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 July 29, 1976 Don Kiober 1390 Rocky Lane Eagan, MN 55121 Dear Mr. Klober: Thank you for your kind letter regarding our participation in the 1976 4th of July festivities. We were happy to do our part to make the event run smoothly. The only matter I can think of which needs clarification is the question of who provides the toilet facilities. I think it would be advisable to bring the question up to the council next year for afinal decision. In the meantime I also intend to include funds for this in my budget request for next year. We all think you did a really fine job and wish to express our appreciation for all your efforts. I am including an extra picture of the flag which I thought you might like to have as a memento. Sincerely yours, Barb Schmidt Eagan Park Director. Encl. BS:klg fja 9 E.,-AGAN 4th cl JUL SSOC FON 4272 Sandstone Drive, Eagan, Minnesota 55123 Lions Don Kiober 454-1996 Larry Wenzel 452-1565 Chell Craigie 890-7824 Park Department of Eagan C/O Barb Schmidt 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 v ER 1 CA'S BIRTHDAY The Eagan 4th of July Association would like to take this opportunity to hank you for you invaluable help in making our 3icentenial Parade the biggest and best in our history. SCOW Firemen Jerry Adam 454-3679 Merle Duff 454-6388 Bob Gastfield 454-1257 If you had any problems, I would appreciate a note, in order that we can remedy the situation for next years parade. , a personal thanks from me. Don klober Eagan 4th of July Association MAR c}ira of JULY ASSOCIATION 4272 Sandstone Drive, Eagan, Minnesota 55123 • o viJ r a Li W Nfr cJo V Jaycees Dennis Hanson 454-5423 Dennis Ottenstroer 894-2056 July 21, 1975 Lions Don Klober 454-1996 Larry Wenzel 452-1565 Firemen Merle Duff 454-6388 Don Smith The Eagan 4th of July Association would like to give special thanks for donations and services that helped a great deal in making the celebration successful. The selection of the Cedar Pond Park was a tribute to the overall success. The Association plans to repeat the celebration and to improve wherever possible. Without outside help from those concerned, like you, the event would be doubtful if not impossible. We thank you again. Sincerely, Don Klober, Chairman Eagan 4th of July Association EAGAM 4th ol ,6vLY ASSOCIATION 4272 Sandstone Drive, Eagan, Minnesota 55123 „...„ ludel Jaycees Dennis Hanson 454-5423 Dennis Ottenstroer 894-2056 May 7, 1975 Gentlemen: Lions Firemen Don Klober Merle Duff 454-1996 454-6388 Larry Wenzel Don Smith 452-1565 454-1467 Enclosed is a self-explanatory map which shows the location and route of our parade for the Fourth of July. If any questions should arise, please contact ether Don Klober or myself. We would also like to take this opportunity to personally say "Thank You" for your efforts and participation which shall surely make our parade the best ever. Yours truly, Eagan 4th of July Celebration w� arry enzel Eagan, ions ,:g• 7.24' - Co? C. V 4-n7 ,) i.?? -r • , rit g 1,3;.z. ectr-2, c-- c") CVP * ''' r "7 • r:t'*". -1/ ;1,04---..": -1 sf.:',...,, _.---...,, c.c:,..1...,' ',...; - - t 9 t 4 ,'--f ' ,1,?-rX4141,.‘3j°1.41.-414-4) Y,?'..,.:;:" ,.6.---- gr.7.14'4',511gWV6 ...-:', itAA) ii 3,17.3 -- ;11 PIS 1 0 r i 41 fl 0 l ii `, I' I'ii ! 'j 4-) Li ft. ii'-• , - '7:: • ,o A . 4272 Sandstone Drive, Eagan, Minnesota 55123 - Coo Lion3 Don Klober 454-1996 Larry Wenzel 452-1565 E-z1Y--d-, c) cit't 4o$ Jaycees Dennis Hanson 454-5423 Dennis Ottenstroer 894-2056 ctavx,Etts rpfiE r 5 a"- N VP Oli (.3 4P'tE 44f • Firemen Merle Duff 454-6388 Don Smith 454-1467 6,14D1A-T ON1T5 0 1,--1 E UP oti (09PER I ;• • 0 A 11 1 1.• r. ammo., ?n N G PAM F PFDP!-E. wasr S'IVF cYF. OtioN'D o4 July 8, 1982 MEMO TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: JULY 4th CELEBRATION Tom, here are comments regarding the July 4th celebration at Rahn Park. First let me address the rodeo. Generally speaking, the rodeo did not cause as much damage to the site as anticipated. Generally speaking, the areas of concern involved the amount of labor by the street. department for erection and removal_of the snow fence. It required. approximately 3 men, 21/2 days to set up. And, it appears it will take a full day and a h alf,for three men to remove. In terms of the parks department, the concern.is for the removal and erection of the hockey boards. I believe I indicated to you that the 4' x 4' support posts have to be purchased new and reinstalled as many of the old posts were broken during the removalgates, haspocesYs etSecond, the removal of the rodeo equipment i.e. shutes, completed as of this Wednesday. This delay in the removal of this/equip- ment has caused some problems for the programs at the site and for the clean up around the hockey rinks: Generally, the clean up of trash was. quite good, however, the areas between the' hockey rinks could have been done significantly better. I suspect that because the equipment'had not been removed, the trash could not be gotten at. Finally, the rodeo did create an additional amount of work for the department in hauling tables, barrels and bleachers as well as the removal of the boards. .The department was also required to disc the rinks and to organize a "rock removal project." At this time the rink is in a very serious condition, however, it's antici- pated that the landscaping contractor will probably'be in this area restor- ing it to its previous condition. Assuming that this' contractor performs this task adequately the rinks should come through with no problem. As it relates to the July 4th celebration itself, there are some serious concerns this year from the past year. .First, the amount of. vehicle driving in the park this year was significantly greater than a thatsat which wasexxperienced dyear in the past. Consequently, the amount of turf damage In talking to the police, they confirmed their observation by indicatinthat the parking was not confined to the small area which has previously beenused. This was to again have been used this year. As I indicated, al turf damage beyond that which should be anticipated. The second area of concern, which I think there'is significant deterioration from that which I noticed last year, is in the amount of can tops and bottle cap tops. Again, a clean up performed by the boy scout group'or.thagency to seeresponsibls manyefe forer it was quite good. However, not removed and difficult bottle caps and pull tab tops from pop cans. These metal tops are extremely dangerous to ball players and soccer players who are subjectoverytohfo requent falls on the field surface. In addition, metal objects mower can dull the sharpening cutting orkworse ed bet come prr projectiles from l the rotary mowers. Three, it was previously engines be prohibited from being located in park grounds. Although, Jim McGuffee inspected the ridesand carnivals prior ocotheicurredr'cTheedieseltspilled even he missed an area which a dieselfuelspill approximately 4 square feet now must be excavated and new material brought in and seeded. Four, the carnival set up was to have begun.on Tuesday with an opening on Thursday evening. In fact, the carnival units began arriving on July 4th Celebration - Memo Page 2 Sunday evening,a majority of them arriving by late Monday. Had I not made an intervention Cary Larson and Ken Ketcham on Tuesday preceding the event, I am certain the carnival would have begun operation on Wednesday. In the future I feel that carnivals should be limited to a three day affair preceded by two days for arrival and set up. In terms of their departure. after the event one unit still remains as of Wednesday afternoon. It should .be clarified that the units in their entirety must be removed within 48 hours from the closure of the event and that pick up of the park area and the use of the facilities can resume. - Finally, the location of the fireworks located onpark property did cause some damage, and substantial clean up problems. My greatest concern however, now is for the substantial turf damage which has occurred. With soccer games to'commence within a few weeks and continued utilization of the ball fields - - I'm very concerned that the City may have to do a substantial amount'of reseeding this fall or spring for revitalization. Finally, I would estimate that the department has invested approximately 12 man days to set up for the July 4th events, including the rodeo, and approxi- mately 18 to 20 man days to restore and clean up following. I would suggest that if there is some discussion by the Lions/July 4th Committee concerning next years event, these comments might be shared with them. B• EA BLOMQUIST MAYOR THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMINISTRATOR THOMASEGAN JAMES A. SMITH JERRY THOMAS THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS April 29, 1982 ROBERT SHERER 98 HIDDEN MEADOW ROAD APPLE VALLEY MN 55124 CITY. F gEAGAN r"k' F7/ ' YY','q� 3795;P,ILOT�.KNOB ROAD Asl�}yr.•.3 Y i .,;r< *uP.O;BO:< ,21199 .-- ;n; 4sEAGAN MINNESOTA7 55122y PHONE 454-810O'' Re: Proposed Rodeo for Fourth of ru1_Celebration Dear Lion Bob: EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE CITY CLERK I discussed the plans for the proposed rodeo sponsored by the Eagan Lions Club to be held at the same time and location as the Fourth of July cele- bration this year. The City Council was very receptive to the fund raising project and is hopeful it will add a new and exciting dimension to the Fourth of July celebration. The City Council would like • for the Lions Club to coordinate off street parking with the landowner immediately to the east of Rahn Road and Rahn Park. The City of Eagan will build up a temporary access to the property to there is no damage to the curb and gutter for the three' day celebration. We presume that the Lions Club will assist in parking the vehicles. The only other concern expressed by the City Council was the need for adequate liability insurance. I explained that the rodeo people have liability in- surance, as does the Fourth of July Association and evidence of insurability will be provided to the City of Eagan prior to the celebration. It was also the understanding of the City Council that the Park Department will assist in the placement of a snow fence to the north of the hockey rinks to provide some protection for the neighbors located on Shale Lane. If there are any changes to the plans presented to the City for the pro- posed rodeo, please notify this office. Any further coordination of the parkland use should be reviewed with our Director of Parks & Recreation, Ken Vraa. Sincerely, Thomas L. Hedges City Administrator TLH/hnd cc: Director of Parks & Recreation Ken Vraa City Councilmember & Lion Jerry Thomas THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. 0 6 0 Z NORTHERN e�3 mat-------------- -- CLIFFVIEW EAGAN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JANUARY 1981 STATES POWER --- PLAPE SATING & WA' NG HOUSE WCOOLMO 1 TRALS RAHN PARK EXISTING FACILITIES MAP RAHN saaoL PAINING LOT 6.Q TRAL ----- 0 0 LEGEND re 0 iSCt April 30, 1982 MEMO TO: TOM HEDGES, CITY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: KEN VR.AA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION RE: PROPOSED RODEO/JULY 4TH CELEBRATION You requested that I address a memo to you regarding the concerns we -discussed regarding the proposed rodeo and July 4th celebration. (1) Liability for the City and department, besides an insurance policy covering the City, I would like the rodeo people to inspect the hockey rinks soon to see if there are potentially dangerous areas that must be resolved. (2) Set up, at this time I'm not certain what is being proposed for set up i.e. fence, bleacher location, stock holding areas, etc. The critical element is early and advance planning for these items, particularly if.the City forces will be requested to install. The City may not have the necessary posts, fence or other paraphernalia needed on hand. Consequently, supplies will be needed which may cause a delay in obtaining.. (3) What modifications need to be made to the hockey rinks. Bob Sherer.had indicated a desire to come into the. rink from the south end, necessitating the removal of. boards, posts and fence. - This can be done, of course, but will require a great deal of effort. (4) Clean up/Restoration The hockey rinks are used for soccer in the fall by the youngest of the age groups. Therefore, restoration of grass will now be required. I suspect that the area . will require regrading before seeding. Will the rodeo require material(dirt or sawdust) to be brought in to the rinks? Will the rodeo do this? How much space for stock will be required? What location? Security at night? Restrooms are located in the Rahn Building, but from the number of people proposed to be there these will be entirely inadequate. I would suggest that an attendant be hired to take care of problems/clean-up of the restrooms. (the .City -has a problem with the restroom backing up - despite the sewer departments jetting of the line into the building - there have been problems. Line does not have sufficient slope or ? What about additional satellites? The department.has funds budgeted $625..00. This was based on last years number/length of stay and service. Additional units will be needed if the rodeo becomes a reality. I also understand that they are having the carnival coming in a day earlier, possibly two. This would cost another (approximately) $200.00 for satellite/ services for this. Proposed Rodeo/July 4th Celebration - Memo April 30, 1982 Page 2 (5) More than anything - my concern is for getting the work done. The department will need a complete list of things needed or areas for things to be serviced - from electrical to fence post to whatever. Perhaps a meeting with you, Bob and one or two other indivi- duals from the July 4th committee in order to tie things down, would be helpful. If we are going to pull this off successfully we will have to be in- formed and involved. I certainly don't want the City to fall down on its share. May 20, 1982 MEMO TO: BILL BRANCH, SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION RE: JULY 4th CELEBRATION Bill, as part of the July 4th Celebration a rodeo will be conducted in the hockey rinks at Rahn Park. The Association will require that snow fence be erected as.a means of crowd control around the area. In as much as the Parks,and Recreation Department staff will be busy with hauling tables, mowing, and all• the other items related to the celebration, I'm asking for.your assistance in erecting this snow fence the week pre- ceding the July 4th Celebration. The City Council is aware of this and has authorized this rodeo and City participation in assisting the Association. I will be meeting with the July 4th Celebration Committee shortly to determine the exact location of this fence and at such time I will notify you. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.. r Jr - ,/C�J \I� IJ�Non +J�J EAGAN 4th of JULY ASSOCIATION A -Profit Corporation �.A KEN KETCHAM 452-4732 Mr. Ken Vraa Director of Parks City of Eagan P.O. Box 21199 Eagan, MN 55122 Re: Fireworks Dear Ken: - 7 J L. CO-CHAIRMEN May 12, 1982 and Recreation CARY LARSEN 454-5536 • 0 We are having some problems obtaining permission to use the property across from Rahn Park for the fireworks display. In talking to Dick Noyes, he indicated that the ground display would be more effective if closer to the viewing areas. Taking both items into consideration, we would like to use the east most portion of Rahn Park for the ground and aerial display. This area would be between the road and the left field foul line of the easterly softball field. No pyrotechnics will be on any playing surface. With the grass being cut and green, there will be no fire or heat damage. We will cordon off the area with police evidence tape as last year. Set up will be Sunday morning and clean -up will be Monday a.m. The wood framing will be taken down Sunday night. Please give me your thoughts on this matter. Sincerely yours, Kenneth P. Ketcham BEA BLOMQUIST MAYOR THOMAS EGAN JAMES A. SMITH JERRY THOMAS THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS CITY OF EAGAN Mr. Kenneth P. Ketcham Eagan July 4th Association 1456 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, MN 55122 Dear Ken: 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD P.O. BOX 21199 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE 454-8100 THOMAS HEDGES CITY..AOMINISTRArOR EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE CITY CLERK May 19, 1982 As we discussed, I would like to see you pursue the placement of fireworks on the property east of Rahn Road. However, if this appears to be impossible as you've indicated, the onlyalternative is for you to use City land. Please consider the small parcel of ..land the City does own on the east side of Rahn Roadfor your aerial display. The parcel is small, but may be well suited for this purpose. Certainly, the safety factor of having this removed some distance from crowds is worth the added effort of setting up there. Otherwise use the City park property on the west under. the conditions we discussed. I under- stand that all necessary insurance requirements will be met by the. Association. The City's contract for satellites is for 8 satellites to be de-. livered on Friday A.M., July 2 with two cleans;' nick -up is to be Monday. All units will be located as last year; along the baseball field foul line. Location can be changed, if you want. Crews will mow the entire park on Wednesday so it looks good. Picnic tables will be brought out Thursday and Friday. Bleachers for the rodeo will come on Friday too as they will be needed yet on Thursday. Trash barrels will be brought out on Thursday and Friday. I understand you will be contracting with Knutson or another contractor for daily pick-up of trash. I'll be asking the street department to install the snow fence -for the rodeo starting on Tuesday. or Wednesday. They should have it up by Friday A.M. I understand that you will take care of the set up of fire works and cordon off the area. And, that the individuals who. has the responsi- bility for the display have their own equipment/materials for set up. THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMLDJITv Mr. Kenneth Ketcham May 19, 1982 Page 2 I'll also have Jim McGuffee drop off some street barricades. d believe we have about four or five. You may want them for crowd control, etc. If there is something I've forgotten, please let me know so we can plan early enough to have it available. Sincerely, Ken Vraa Director of Parks f, Recreation City of Eagan KV:bp cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator Bob Sherer, Rodeo Chairman Jim McGuffee, Foreman Paul Hauge, City Attorney BEA BLOMOUIST Ma'rOR THOMAS EGAN MARK P:.RRANTO JAMES A. SMITH THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS November 13, 1981 CITY OF EAGAN W. J. Kreitz 2841 Burnside Avenue Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Dear Sir: 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD P.O. BOX 21199 EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 PHONE .454-8100 THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMINISTRATOR • EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE CITY CLERK Your bill in the amount of $55.00 for the July 4th clean-up has been referred to Mr. Ken Ketcham of the July 4th Committee. The committee had previously committed themselves to the payment of this invoice. I'm sure that there has been an oversite in the non-payment of the bill. I will, however, forward the invoice to Mr. Ketcham for -payment. Sincerely, Ken Vraa, Director Parks and Recreation City.of Eagan KV:bp cc: Ken Ketcham, July 4th Committee THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. BEA BLOMOUIST MAYOR THOMAS EGAN MARK PARRANTO JAMES A. SMITH THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS August 11, 1981 cIF ,'I? PI, OT ?Fs ROAD; tj �f5448100"•�'� Mr. Kenneth P. Ketcham 1456 Yankee Doodle Road Fagan MN 55122 vx1 THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMINISTRATOR EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE CITY CLERK Dear Ken: 5 The City has received a bill for,. street'.rharr.•icades required for the July 4th celebration in the{&amount'!of It's my understanding from,Tom:=Hedges.tr3tthe City agreed to provide the necessary labor and; a $50Q.00,.dorition.for expenses'that might he incurred. Therefore, -the Ci y 'feels `that•.the payment of. the invoice for the street barricades" is the responsibility of'the July 4th Committee. I've attached a copy of the 'invoice for."; yoiir review. KV:bp Ken VraarPirectpr Parka 'anthRecreation City ot-Eagan.:: '4 THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL or BYREii1GTHIARlo GROWTH IN'OUR`COMMUNITY. "'f 3 June 26, 1981 Mr. Kenneth P. Ketcham 1456 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, Minnesota Dear Ken, I've talked to Steve Casey a few days ago and have the proposed layout for the July 4th celebration. The Satellites are ordered and will be in place by Friday A.M. City crews will be mowing and trimming up the park Monday/Tuesday proceeding the event. Additional tables and trash barrels will also be brought in as requested. As I understand it, this should be all of the items that have been requested. Steve tells me that the garbage pick-up has been taken care of. As you know, I've a ma very real concern for this part of the event. Last year a "call out" for parks maintenance men had to be made, at a substantial cost to the City, when trash barrels were not dumped into the dumpster for pick- up by Knutson. I trust this will not happen again. I haven't me -yet seen a copy of the completed agreement with the City, but I presume this has been taken care of with Paul Hauge. One final note, please do your best to keep vehicle traffic on the park C area at a minimum, be particular cautious if there should be any rain and soft turf. But, of course it never rainson the 4th in Minnesota! Best of luck for a successful event!! Sincerely, Ken Vraa Director of parks & Recreation City of Eagan EAGAN COUPLES KITTENBALL LEAGUE f 1981 SCHEDULE EAST DIVISION WEST DIVISION 1. Clarence Winter - 469-4178 1. David Griffith - 454-8249 2. Steve Taylor - 454-4153 2. Lyle Rothmeyer - 890-4422 3. Ginger O'Neill - 452-4629 3. Ruth Krech - 451-9451 4. Cindy Kelsey - 894-2846 4. Jean Martin - 454-8495 5. Jack Shumansky - 890-1901 5. Joan Peterson - 452-2131 6. Ed Luikens - 890-9602 6. Don Harold - 447-3049 7. Gerry Krummer - 435-3395 7. Bruce Morgan - 452-2793 8. John Bobbitt - 432-8305 Games are at 6:30 and 7:30 PM in the 6:30 game no new inning may begin after 7:30; however, if the score is tied the game -will be allowed tb finish. FIELDS Date Time U#1 U#2 U#3 U#4 NV#1 NV#2 NV#3 NV#4 6/5 6:30 ES-E6 E3-E8 WS-W6 W3-bye E4-E7 E2-E1 44-W7 W2-W1 7:30 .E6-W5 E8-W3 W6-E5 bye-E3 E7-W4 E1-W2 W7-E4 W1-E2 6/12 6:30 E3-E4 E1-E7 W3-W4 W1-W7 E8-E6 E2-E5 W2-W5 bye-W6 7:30 E4-W3 E7-W1 W4-E3 W7-.E1 W6-E8 E5-W2 W5-E2 E6-bye 6/19 6:30 E7-E8 E6-E2 W6-W2 W7-bye E4-E1 E5-E3 W4-W1 W5-W3 7:30 E8-W7 E2-W6 W2-E6 bye-E7 E1-W4 E3-W5 W1-E4 W3-E5 6/26 6:30 .E7-E5 E6-E1 W7-WS W6-W1 E2-E3 E8-E4 W2-W3- bye-W4 7:30 E5-W7 E1-W6 W5-E7 W1-E6 E3-W2. W3-E2 W4-E8 E4-bye 7/10 6:30 W1-W3 W4-W2 E1-E3 E4-E2 W6-W7 E6-E7 E5-E8 W5-bye 7:30 W3-E1 W2-E4 E3-W1 E2-W4 W7-E6 E7-W6 E8-WS bye-E5 7/17 6:30 W3-W6 W4-W5 E3-E6 E4-E5 W2-W7 E2-E7 E8-E1 bye-W1 7:30 E6-W3 E5-W4 W6-E3 W5-E4 .E7-W2 W7-E2 W1-E8 El -bye 7/24 6:30 W7-W3 E8-E2 E7-E3 bye-W2 W1-W5 W6-W4 E1-E5 E6-E4 7:30 E3-W7 W2-E8 W3-E7 E2-bye ES-W1 E4-W6 W5-E1 W4-E6 BEA BLOMQUIST THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMINISTRATOR MAYOR THOMAS EGAN MARK PARRANTO JAMES A. SMITH THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS June 12, I981 1Lof 'Zr 3795 Pd(: T, —NOB( tRO,, r''[ r.�{.. , t EAGAN4:MI NN ESOTA.. PHONE 454- i0O -y/ el, rr Mr. Kenneth P. Ketcham 1456 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Dear Ken, EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE CITY CLERK I've been anxiously awaiting word from you concerning the plan for the .July 4th celebration. You had indicated some weeks ago -that the electrical work would be completed, and, as of today the department has not been contacted when this is to be installed. My concern goes beyond this. If satellites are to he ordered and picnic tables required, the department must know within the next week in order to make arrangements with the supplier. Have you decided how you will provide adequate, daily trash pick- up? Please review your needs as quickly as possible so the City can assist you as hest as possible. Sincerely, Ken Vraa Director of Parks €, Recreation City of Eagan KV/bp cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. BIEA BLOMOUISI MAYOR I HOMAS EGAN MARK PARRANTO ,TAMES A SMITH 1 HEODOHE WACHI Eli COHNLII March 26, 1981. Mr. Kenneth P. Ketcham 1456 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, Minnesota 55121 1'iy CETY 379E P,f tyr KNOB EAGAF+1aj NNESOTA• • 5 22 y - - I PHONE 451 0100 ,. wtlt Re: July 4th Celebration Dear Mr. Ketcham: THOMAS HEDGES CITY ADMINISIRA TOR ALYCE BOLKE CITY CLERK In response to your letter dated March 16, 1981 and my call to you today regarding the July 4th Celebration. Apparently, as you indicated the carnival operator will require a set up beginning on July 1. I trust that if, for any reason, this can be delayed until the 2nd, it will be considered. It's presumed that the carnival operator only intends to erect the equipment, and not to operate it until the celebration begins. Further, it is expected•that the operator assumes all security precautions, risks and liabilities involved with this set-up to insure that the public is not injured and the City is held harm- less. As to the clean-up afterward, the utilization of Boy Scouts to rake and clean the park is an excellent and necessary function. Your offer to reimburse the City for any turf damage is much appreciated. Although it is not expected that the Committee would be able to assume responsi- bility for the total park area in terms of repair of turf, the areas most severely damaged and requiring re -seeding etc., would be the Committee responsi- bility. You had indicated "reasonable" cost for this repair. It seems that nothing is "reasonable" in terms of cost today, so it would be expected that your liability would extend to the cost of seed and fertilizer, etc., but even this can be expensive. Your efforts to minimize turf damage and cooperative "no rain" weather are important. Regarding the electrical issue, here the Committee need only assure that there will be close cooperation with the City regarding the actual installation, exact location, timing, sizing, etc. before proceeding or making any firm committments with the installer. THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. • Kenneth P. Ketcham Page 2 March 26, 1981 A new issue which you have raised concerns the piping of water. I'm not able to respond to this until the exact routing and specifics of the proposed installation is known. I would suggest that you make contact with Mr. Connolly, of the City to ascertain if such a connection is feasible and allowable under State/Municipal codes.. The other issues which still remain are in regards to the location of trash receptacles, satellite locations, location of fireworks displays, etc., as well as other park related issues which still need to be reviewed. These issues should be addressed at an early opportunity/ Best of luck with your celebration. Sincerely, Ken Vraa Director of Parks and Recreation City of Eagan KV/bp cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator KENNETH P. KETCHAM akemyb 1456 YANKEE DOODLE ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 PHONE (612) 454-6981 Mr. Ken Vraa Director of Parks and Recreation City of Eagan 3795 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 Re: July 4th Celebration Dear Ken: March 16, 1981 OF COUNSEL JAMES T. SKONNORD Since last communicating with you, I have met with a representative of the carnival operator and have met with the rest of the committee. After reviewing the concerns by your department along with the concerns of the Cedar Athletic Association, and taking into consideration the fact that we have worn out our welcome at Cedar Pond, it was determined that, to the best of our knowledge and information, Rahn Park is the only feasible site for the 4th of July Celebration. From talking to the carnival operator, to be able to operate on Friday afternoon and evening, he must begin his carnival setup on the site on Wednesday, July 1, 1981. Taking down the equipment goes much faster and should be down so that the West baseball field can be used again on Tuesday, July 7, 1981. Therefore, we are asking the C.A.A. and the City not to schedule any events on this field from July 1, 1981, thru July 6, 1981. We will ask the carnival operator and all people participating in the celebration to minimize any turf damage. We are planning to have the Boy Scouts rake the entire Park on Monday, July 6, 1981. We would meet with your department prior to the carnival setup to identify any existing turf damaged areas and we will pay the City for any reasonable cost of repairs. Regarding the electrical issue, we would place everything below ground. The small parking area South of the ball fields was determined by the carnival to be an excellent place to set their generator and to park their trailers. We have discussed the idea of running buried plastic pipe from the hydrant West of the school over to the carnival setup area. We would tie in the location and elbow and cap both ends so that we could supply water to the area for sanitation and food preparation purposes. This would be buried except for the celebration when the temporary connection would be made. Therefore, it is our opinion that the use of Rahn Park from July 1, 1981, thru July 6, 1981, is a necessity. I feel the necessary safeguards and the other questions can be resolved to everyone's satisfaction. Because a number of contractual obligations have to be executed prior to April 1, 1981, the committe must receive a written reply to our request by March 27, 1981. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely yours, Kenneth P. Ketcham KPK/bm cc: Tom Hedges, City Administrator Sue Kirk, President of C.A.A. Glen James, Vice -President of C.A.A. 4th of July Committee Members March 1931 MEMO TO: ADVISORY.PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE FROM: KEN VRAA, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION RE: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS The City has recently concluded the purchase of the additional Rahn Park land from St. Paul Land Resources. In addition, the City Council has approved the Advisory Parks Committee's recommendation to prepare a L.A.W.C.O.N. development grant application for Rahn Park for fiscal 1982. Staff has met with Mr. Ken Ketcham regarding the requested usage of Rahn Park for the July 4th celebration and staff's concerns for the use of.the area. Several recommendations were made to minimize the negative impact upon this athletic area, if they do proceed with its use. 1. That electrical wires be brought in underground. And if a permanent installation is desired, it be placed in a manhole, below ground. 2. That the carnival not set up until Friday, July;4th. 3. That the carnival's generators not be permitted on the athletic area, but be restricted to the parking area on the west. 4. Nothing be set up on the ball diamonds infields. 5. That an extensive clean-up program be completed immediately following the event. The interview phase for the.landscape architect has been completed. Some additional work will be required before.a recommendation can be made. The Park and Recreation Department recently co -sponsored with the Dakota Area Retarded Citizen - D.A.R.C. - festivities at Rahn Park. The plans were for a "winter",setting, but the warm temperature meant that plans'be revised. Approximately 30 participatants,attended. The department is well into.plannig its summer programs. Members are asked that if they have suggestions for the improvement of activities, please comment by calling the department. 4. Location of-th'e�pow^er supply c; whether this 11 ,fie temporar; 5. Refuse annupd clea;,,. °CEDAR ATHLETIC ASSO ATION Eagan, Minnesota 55122 March 2, 1981 Lions Club Jon Berquist It has been brought to our attention that the Lions Club is once again hosting the annual July 4th Celebration in Eagan. We have been in— formed that Rahn School is under consideration as a possible location for this event. We would like to make our concern known regarding this location. As you know, in our youth the athletic fields surrounding Rahn School athletic programs...., Our_ concerns inciude: 1. Early setup time and erigr"of carnvaltay. 2. Location of carnival¢opeFratiojiand civic group booths. 3. Parking facilities for, the carnival emp,loyees,as, well as s Ki the general public �r orthe carnival operation and or a permanentainstallation. a are utilized We are very concerned with the';prospect .of refuse including broken glass, metal beverage; containers and general litter. being left on the fields. We know, you areaware of .the efforts to upgrade the Rahn;West Baseball field. Over thelpast 5 years both the City -Parks Department: -and C.A.A. volunteers have worked extensively.:to improve the turf,on that field. Due to the large numbers peopleattending this event annually, we feel the heavy bicycle and foots traffic will causeserious setbacks on Rahn West as well as Rahn fields.'1..:. 2' We invite you to attend our next C A.A Board,Meeting on March 11, 1981 r� at 7:30 p.m. in the Cedarvale lanes, Community hoom to inform us of the plans being made and to alleviate our concerns in this matter. Respectfully, CEDAR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Board of Directors ,44,40 4A-k_ Sue Kirk President cc: Tom Hedges City Administrator Ken Vraa City Park & Recreation Director Glen James Vice President /rms BEA BLOMOUIST MAYOR • THOMAS EGAN MARK PARRANTO JAMES A. SMITH THEODORE WACHTER COUNCIL MEMBERS February 27, 1981 Mr. Ken Ketcham Attorney at Law 1456 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Re: July 4th Celebration Dear Ken, THOMAS HEDGES CITY ,ADMINISTRATOR ALYCE BOLKE CITY CLERK Just to recap our meeting and 0conversation •of last week in regard to the Eagan July 4th celebration and the proposed use'of'Rahn Park. ' As I indicated, the Department of Paarks•iaitd Recreation'is sincerely interested in trying to work with the -July, 4th Celebration Committee. The letter from Tom Hedges to you contained the"memo .that I had addressed to Tom, in regards to the concerns that I and the Advisory Committee have in the utilization of Rahn Park. This should establish the concerns which the committee should address itself to. As we reviewed these last.week I believe ` we have already alleviated some of the problems., if you can finalize your agreement with the other agencies,concerned.' . As Jim and I had discussed with-youWe feel that the small parking area off of Rahn Road south of the ball field'should;be utilized by the carnival. Here they could park their vehicles,. trailers and setup their generators for the equipment without causing any damage to the park area. Further, it would provide a parking space for their -equipment and insure that they would not - set up until the Friday of the event. Any activities scheduled on the ball field would not be interfered withaby their early'arrival.' - • In regards to the electrical location for, Your other activities, Jim and. I further discussed this after your departure and -do feel that the only ,. reasonable solution to the problem would'be for the underground wiring to come in to the park and be set up at the base'of.;the hill as you have suggested.' How-. ever, as we discussed this should'be in a manhole type confinement. This will insure and minimize probabilities:of vandalism and any potential accidents that might be incurred by an above ground electrical box. - As I'm sure you recognized, an above groundpanel would he within the'playing radius of the ball field and could cause a problem.• As to a temporary pole to be placed in, only for this event, this would be acceptable, -providing certain criteria can be met. THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. Mr.,Ken Ketcham Page 2 February 27, 1981 . The remaining issues seem to;be resolved by your:proposed layout of activities on Rahn Park. Apparently, you:will. not be scheduling any tents or booths on the infields of the two ball diamonds. I believe this is an absolute must. As to placement of,trash'receptacles in and around the . facilities I would suggest that you contract with:a rubbish hauler to locate sufficiently large dumpster or cannisters along the perimeter of the.park area. We would certainly prefer that you avoid wherever possible -the place- ment of these cannisters on the interior of the park -area which might require the driving of vehicles through the park area to empty or remove. I presume that you will arrange for this. As to the location of fireworks and this will be located to the area west of Dunn and Curry. Obviously, the City,has obtain approval from them for this.. ground displays, I understand that 'Rahn. Road on the property owned by no jurisdiction and you should If I or the department can assist you please advise at the earliest opportunity. Obviously, the department is limited by what it can. do but would be willing to provide those services that'. it is capable of doing in a timely manner. Please keep me posted on your•progress in regards to the Eagan July 4th celebration. • Sincerely, Ken'Vraa Director. of Parks and Recreation City of Eagan • KV:bp to k'‘ Special events: Does your city have liability coverage? by Peter Tritz, LMCIT Executive Secretary Many Minnesota communities have different kinds of special events. Com- munity festivals, fun runs, walkathons, dances, other kinds of fundraisers, ski races, and centennial celebrations are a few examples. An article in the Sep- tember 1985, issue of Minnesota Cities offers suggestions for how to organize a community celebration. One question city officials in League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) member cities often ask is how their LMCIT liability coverage applies to these kinds of events. This article will answer some of those ques- tions. Keep in mind, though, that this article gives a brief general description the LMCIT coverage. It is important to look to the coverage document itself for the specifics of the coverage. There are two basic questions: What kinds of activities does LMCIT cover? And, which individuals and organiza- tions does it cover? The first question is fairly straightforward; the second is a bit tricky. What's covered? The LMCIT liability coverage does not contain any general exclusion for special events. In other words, the liability coverage will apply to the city's activities in connection with a special event unless the coverage excludes that particular activity. It is important to remember that the coverage does exclude several kinds of activities which are often associated with special events or community celebrations. Among the most important exclu- sions to be aware of are motor vehicle races, stunts, demolition derbies, etc.; "mechanically operated amusement devices" (i.e. carnival -type rides); rodeos; liquor and beer sales; and fireworks displays.. If these types of events are part of a community cele- bration, there are two ways to handle the liability exposure. One way is to purchase specialty liability coverage from an insurer who specializes in that type of risk. The city's local agent may be familiar with sources for these various types of coverage. North Star Risk Services can also suggest possible sources of coverage. The second way to deal with these liability risks is to hire an independent contractor to conduct that particular operation. The city would then require the contractor to hold the city harmless and indemnify the city for liability aris- ing out of the activity. The contract should also require the contractor to carry appropriate types and limits of liability coverage, and to name the city as an "additional insure]" on that insurance policy. Using a contractor to run some of these riskier activities has another advantage besides solving the liability coverage question. It also means (hopefully) that the city would have experienced professionals involved who know something about how to run these operations safely. A couple of these activities perhaps merit further comment. Often commu- nity celebrations will include a "bed garden" operated under a temporary beer license. Some people question whether it makes sense to purchase (or to require a licensee to purchase) dram shop insurance for temporary beer or wine licensees when the state law wouldn't require insurance. An article in the June 1987 issue of Min- nesota Cities discusses this question in greater detail. It's important to keep three points in mind. First, while small -volume beer sellers are exempt from the statutory insurance requirement, they are not exempt from liability for illegal sales. Second, as a matter of public policy it is arguably desireable to have coverage available to make sure that an injured party is compensated if an illegal beer or wine sale caused the injury. Third, it's not just the organization running the beer garden that can be liable; the individuals who actually tend the bar and sell the beer could also be sued as individuals. In short, there are some good reasons for making sure that there is dram shop insurance in effect whenever there are sales of liquor, beer, or wine, whether the statutes require that coverage or not. City officials often ask about cover- age for fireworks displays. In some communities, the fire department has traditionally run a Fourth of July fire- works show. In some circumstances, LMCIT can delete the exclusion and provide liability coverage for a fire- works display. Have your agent contact the underwriters at North Star if you're considering a city -operated fireworks display. North Star's loss control staff can also provide information about items to be aware of in planning a fireworks display. City officials should consider care- fully whether they want to have fire department members and other city personnel involved in setting off fire- works, even if liability coverage is available and in place. Things can go wrong with a fireworks display even when experts are running it. Is it worthwhile to expose volunteer fire- fighters to the risks inherent in setting off fireworks? An experience in Duluth last summer is a good example of what can happen even when a fireworks display is run by a reputable, experienced operator. A rocket misfired, landed in the area where the other fireworks were stored, and exploded. The result was an intense fireworks display, at a low altitude, for a short duration. Fortu- nately, there were no serious injuries in this incident, but it points up the risk that exists both for operators and for spectators and the need to be careful about planning and laying out the site for a fireworks display. Who's covered? LMCIT covers not only the city itself but also the city's officers, employees, and members of city boards, commis- sions, and committees. (There are June 1989 5 some exceptions to the coverage of boards and commissions, so again it's important to look to the coverage doc- ument itself.) It also covers volunteer individuals and volunteer organizations acting on behalf of the city. If a volunteer organization like the Lions Club were to provide volunteer help to the city in putting on a festival the LMCIT coverage would cover both the individuals and the organization for any claims arising out of their activities as city volunteers. This assumes, of course, that the particular claim isn't one of the excluded types —a claim arising out of running a demolition derby, for example. What can get confusing though is determining whether a particular vol- unteer individual or organization is "acting on behalf of the city." In many cases, the organization itself is really the entity that is in charge of putting on the event. A fairly common approach is to form a non-profit festival corporation whose only function is to run an annual festival. This kind of organization will obviously rely heavily on volunteers. But these volunteers would not be "acting on behalf of the city." Rather, they would be acting (presumably) on behalf of the organization that is actually sponsoring, organizing, and running the festival. And since these people are not "acting on behalf of the city," the LMCIT coverage would not provide them any protection. In many cities, of course, those community -minded people who tend to get involved in city government are the same ones who tend to be willing to donate their time to a civic organization putting on a community festival. One problem is determining on whose behalf the individual is acting at a particular time. Are you wearing your city hat or your private organization hat? One idea to deal with this problem is for the city council simply to pass a resolution declaring the festival to be a city function and the organization put- ting it on to be city volunteers. The idea is that this is a way to bring the whole event under the city's liability coverage. But it is not that simple. From the standpoint of LMCIT's coverage, the real question would be whether this is a city event in fact or merely in name. Certainly a resolution declaring the council's intent would be one element in making that determina- tion. But simply saying it doesn't make it so. Other factors include who makes the decisions relating to the festival and how they make them, who lets con- tracts, and who handles funds. Does the money run through the city treas- ury, with the city clerk dispursing checks with council approval? Or does the festival group have its own bank account in which it places proceeds from activities and from which it makes its own expenditures? If the latter, it doesn't really look much like a city operation. Of course, even with a festival that a private group organizes and runs, the city will often have some sort of role. For example, the festival group may conduct some activities in a city park or using city streets; city police may be involved in traffic or crowd control; the city recreation department might City of Saint Peter "Where History and Progress Meet" • Breathtaking views from bluffs to river bottom. • Historic Downtown, Quaint Homes, Lush Parks. • Many area lakes and resorts, including Swan Lake. • Nicollet County Historical Society, Traverse de Sioux Park, Saint Peter State Hospital Museum, E. St. Julian Cox House. • 14 National Registry Historic sites. • New Riverside Park with low cost, improved campground, picnicking, paddleboats and fishing. • Fine local dining experiences ... home cooking to European cuisine in the renovated Carnegie Library. 6 Minnesota Cities be responsible for organizing some rec- reational activities as part of a festival; and so on. Where the city has this kind of involvement in a privately sponsored festival, the LMCIT coverage would apply to suits and claims against the city, the city's officers and employees, and the city's volunteers, if those claims arise out of acts on behalf of the city. But, LMCIT would not provide any protection for the organization or the individuals responsible for organiz- ing the festival, even if those individuals or organizations were sued because of something the city did. And, if LMCIT ended up covering some city liability which arose out of some negligent action of the festival group, LMCIT would likely try to recover those dam- ages from that group or the responsible individuals. So what should the city do? The issues can be confusing. It can be difficult to sort out these questions after an injury or damage. The time to address these questions is in advance. Here are some things to keep in mind when the event is in the planning stage. 1. Think about who is running the show. Is it going to be a city event? If so, run it like a city event, with the council ultimately in charge. On the other hand, if a private group is going to organize and run the event, make sure they understand how and where the city's liability coverage does and doesn't apply. Encourage them to obtain liability insurance of their own. If they're going to use city facilities, require them to have insurance and to name the city as an additional insured as a condition of using the city facilities. 2. Think carefully about any haz- ardous activities that will be involved. Liquor and beer sales, motor vehicle events, rodeos, rides, and fireworks are some examples. If any proposed activity seems to involve any particular kind of hazard, it's always best to ask your agent about liability coverage in advance. Regard- less of who is sponsoring the festival, ask these key questions: Is there ade- quate liability coverage for the event? Does that liability coverage protect everyone who might get sued as a result of the event? 3. Feel free to contact LMCIT. We'll be glad to help your agent try to identify any potential coverage prob- lems. The loss control staff at North Star can help review plans for the event and offer suggestions for ways to avoid or minimize risks. LMCIT's attorneys can review draft contracts or permits and offer suggestions on wording indemnification and hold -harmless agreements. Everyone, the city, LMCIT, and anyone else involved in a festival, has the same interest not only in avoiding any coverage surprises, but also in running the festival as safely and possible. • Ocean freighters the size of foot- ball fields glide beneath Duluth's aerial lift bridge and the seagulls are so tame, you can feed them off your hand. But there's more to explore! Park Point's sandy beach lures you to enjoy the crystal clear water. Along the boardwalk, kids flock to admire well- D•U•L•U•T•H There's More To Discover Each Summer. John A. Fedo Mayor groomed horses of the mounted police. And downtown, specialty stores along the brick - paved streets offer convenient shop- ping for everyone. Duluth still offers the scenery you love, but we add more exciting attrac- tions each year. So why wait? On your next vacation, come explore Duluth! June 1989 7 City ownership of cable systems: One answer to increasing rates and decreasing service Adrian E. Herbst, Esq. and Gregory D. Peterson, Esq. Many small communities have enjoyed cable television service since the 1960s, largely because cable tech- nology initially provided these commu- nities with the only means of receiving quality television signals. Many of the cable systems in these communities now are outdated and it appears that subscriber dissatisfaction with increas- ing basic rates and diminishing cus- tomer service is rising. Faced with aging cable systems, cus- tomer service which often is lacking, and increasing rates, some cities have decided to fight back. Because the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (the "cable act") stripped munic- ipalities of their ability to regulate cable rates in most instances, municipalities have begun to explore other strategies in what is shaping up to be the battle of the 1990s with cable operators. In Minnesota, for example, Pipestone began to explore the feasibility of municipal ownership after receiving an increasing number of subscriber com- plaints, and the Elbow Lake, for similar reasons, is now evaluating the city ownership option. This article will first address the legal authority for municipal ownership and operation of cable systems. It then will discuss legal challenges which a cable operator faced with competition from a municipality may marshal against the city. Finally, the article will briefly address alternative strategies a city may employ to combat increasing cable rates and diminishing service. The cable act Despite the efforts of lobbyists for the cable industry to procure a prohibi- tion of municipal ownership, Congress expressly provided in the cable act that "a state or franchising authority may hold any ownership interest in any cable system." The cable act imposes only one restriction on such ownership: that the "state or franchising authority shall not exercise any editorial control regarding the content of any cable service on a cable system in which such governmental entity holds an own- ership interest ..., unless such con- trol is exercised through an entity separate from the franchising authority." Minnesota's cable communications act Similarly, Minnesota Statutes, Chap- ter 238 provides that: "Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit any municipality from the right to con- struct, purchase, and operate a cable communications system. Any municipal system shall be subject to this chapter to the same extent as would any non- public cable communications system." The only limit to this broad authority is Minnesota's overbuild legislation (Minn. Stat. 238.18), which provides that a city which operates a utility cannot "make or give a preference or advantage" to any person as an induce- ment to contract for cable service with an entity affiliated with the municipality. A city which decides to establish and operate its own cable system cannot, in other words, afford itself any advan- tage which it does not afford a private company serving the same community. Local law Chapter 238 requires that all Minne- sota franchise ordinances contain a pro- vision specifying that the franchise is non-exclusive. Thus, in Minnesota, a city or any other operator may com- pete with an existing operator in any municipality with a cable system. Potential legal challenges to city ownership There is a dearth of caselaw regard- ing the authority of a city to establish and operate its own cable system in competition with an existing operator. The leading case is Warner Cable Com- munications, Inc. v. City of Niceville, Case No. 85-4414, an unpublished opinion of the United States District Court, Northern District of Florida. As is happening with many cities across the country, Niceville became dissatisfied with the quality of service Warner Cable was providing to local subscribers and with the rates Warner was charging. In 1985, the Niceville City Council established a committee to analyze the option of a municipally owned cable system. After receiving favorable committee report, the city council commissioned a feasibility study, which also resulted in a favora- ble report. The city subsequently decided to proceed with a municipally owned cable system, despite a vigor- ous effort by Warner to block the city's plans. Warner attacked Niceville's decision on two fronts. First, Warner inter- vened in the bond validation proceeding the city began in August 1987. The Florida Supreme Court rejected War- ner's challenge in Warner Cable Com- munication v. City of Niceville, 520 So.2d 245 (Fla. 1988). Second, Warner filed suit against the city alleging var- ious constitutional and statutory viola- tions. Warner's lawsuit identifies a number of legal theories an existing operator may advance in challenging a city's decision to establish its own cable system. First amendment rights As did Warner, a cable operator may 8 Minnesota Cities 4 • Eagan 4th of July Parade 1978 These are the kids from the Eaganette's Park and Recreation Tumbling and Dance pro- gram. This program was offered thru the Park and Rec at Elementary Schools in Eagan. We had over 100 kids in the recital that year. Leaders that year were Dawn Blomquist, Karen Emerson, Anne Hanson, Angie Angerillo, Sandy Swenson, and Teri Joos We had a routine we taught them to do for the parade that year, as you can see we all in perfect synchronization. A! a= I+i;1 UM, Yi .1 it`)t; Dakota CountyCommunities Celebrate The Fourth Of July Eagan 4th of July Parade 1976 These are the kids from the Eaganette's Park and Recreation Tumbling and Dance pro- gram. This program was offered thru the Park and Rec at Elementary Schools in Eagan. Leaders that year were Dawn Blomquist, Deborah Freeman, Pamela Paschke, Sandra Swenson, Sherri Willman. Excellent Weather For Eagan's Three -Day '4th' By CAlitil tilt%UN Staff Writer t See photo elver w here EAGAN - The sun smiled warmly on all three days of the Fagan July Fourth Bicentennial celebration last weekend The traditional puadr and fireworks was expanded by the July Fourth Association to in lode a carnival at Cedar Pond. tumor olympkcs for Children and i street dance Saturday evening Ilie carnival, whkh was set up by liarlan Shows but included booths sponsored by community .irganizatsons. ran Thursday and Friday evening and all day Sat urdav and Sunday Saturday. the. day of the par- ade, began with an 8 30 a m flan ceremony at Cedar Pond, in whit h the Fagan Lions present- ed their gift of a permanent 40-foot flag pole and 50-1tar floss to the Charles J Rirtwi VFW Post on behalf of the t iiy Don klober of the (-inns and Harold lines of V F14 Pat 1947 raised the flag as It was saluted by the .tudrrrr. r (l►r community itself was the focus us of the Fagan parade as a multitude oaf churches. Civic tKg.nizanon, Anil i i&hbttr hood groups got in the act F:d Nhite of the Minnesota Vikings war the Grand Marshal for the parade and visiting queens weer on hand from Rob- binsdalr, Apple Valley and Rose mount Other visitors included Osman Shriner clowns and the St Paul Scout Drum and Bugle* Corps Partit rants rrrurrn the park atad net tur>ibfn gums beast: ff ed.-�in r,cr-� white blue outfits t)rvtlla Hams had a Mat. a decorated shin t raiser pulled On a boat trailer carrying waving, life -jacketed children and the slogan. "Let's keep afloat another 200 years Netghbor1NNKt floats and units played an smptutant pan in the parade A large Flint. La unit included Al !no of boys mutating the famous painting "The Sptnt of "h" and a float with a girl dressed as ihr %tattir +il Liberty. Saiidstonr Dr pulled an error mous talking t`nt le. ti.un that wished Antettt.t a h+ppy bt:th- d..av There were a number of agi- tator cars in the parade Sesrtal 4 11 groups had units and the Happy Bluebird group rode a float decorated with 1.000 hand made paper flowers. 'The Rose - mutant Hirsh School Band was part of the festivities and the Diamond 'T ranch had a large showing of horses and wagons, including Paul Revere The Junior Olympic s whit ran all afternoon Saturday and Sunday. were a cooperauye ven- ture of the Fourth of July .Asso- c txnon. the cite park and tee department and the CAA Chil- dren from grades one through nine spent two afternoons com- peting in athletic events such gas races. and non -athletic games fikr Iui: k thr shoe and the sore lore rate. 'Chi weekend cekbratron end- ed July 4 with a fireworks dis play over Cedar Pond • Years removed from the classroom, r om, 16 contestants stumbled, stammered and sailed through words from 'yield' to 'liaison at the second annual Eagan Adult Spelling Bee. Star t•pn moos A ra.. Byrnes (If1r Nina ra am, Ass, S. and elm Mrgarn Oeweed der M admeseadfmMu DamOa n.adaq. Mrpy suss..noosed len lee MrtkaF t• soak tM net d ..mdasL fl em Ram Marra' 1M I MMM00 tame end AwbanW. mind sat So mat -brbt/art' la he Int Eagan 4th of July Adult Spelling Bee at Sky Hill Park Eagan. "You remember being in a Spelling Bee in school don't you?" "Well, that was a long time ago," was heard by many a contestant. Cruising to a win with `yacht' Slam. Nem bra, 1 nines, %al/ H are' .Anxiety, uncertainty. haughty pride. de emu — the tanks on contestants faces were just what you d expect in a spelling Ire But in Fagan on July 4th. the spellers on stage were all many years removed from classroom sprlklowns In she audience gathered on family bla 1rts in *401111 Park. children and grand,tuldren played those other roles t herringgrim*.mg. agontzmg over every kiwi. that passed a loved doe's tips '1 'Mon. ('random,'" I he verond annual Fagan Adult spell Twin Cities Journal mg flee drew I h entries 'We only had two contestants last year.' said Ray Wade. the organizer. 'We used up three words. and it was dome.' the winner on Tuesday: Andrea Nelson 37, a lawyer from Fagan, who correctly spelled 'encryption' after runner up Ian W aUms. Sao of tie. Paul. bad substituted an "i' for they ' nelson then r1a4 to spell one mute word correctly yacht l tlseaMt...maIS XIURNAL treatSI `Shrapnel,' other words in round three drew casualties Nelsons children — Boma, 10. and IacL 8 -- missed the hog fin- ish; they were tilt on c amval rides elsewhere in ihr part Busy lads can't attend all then parents' activities, alter all. -Aw. 1 knew you'd wen. Mom.' Brina said late. But her husband, l.yn, was there all the way. and at the end he !brew his arm around Andrea. looked into the cameras —wall. one camera — and shouted. "We're going to I hstwi land'' She u the Iwo speller in the family, he said "W'r complement each other sery well." As traumatiti ng as a spelling bee can lw for kids. an early rant can be a blow for an adult. too Ask Barbara t.ersak. who was ca iI tin of her team ur a 1 !midis adult bee Ind year and was first to lease when she dropped a "t' m atquit- t.d The bee was a fund-raiser fur a school, and (eryak was a veteran member of tote x hod board Shrapnel *tan Mans 04 the 11 women and Ilse men who entered Logan s tuts 11h adult spelling her were nominated — not to say coerced — by trla times. 'they said I'm the best speller in the tamik.' said Dolts Camp• bell. 74. of liner (.rove Heights. after relators plodded her in the registration table. Ever hem in a toe (elder? 'Never.' she said 'Oh. you must have done this in school." somebody said -Well. maybe Rut that was a long tone ago ' Halmda W'ltm. the fast con testam tailed to the microphone, pulled tin datl glasses hot. '(an I do Ibis incognito?- she asked 'Can I 'WI/ 0n4cgpinor" Site was asked in spell antidote, and she dud. All 10 adults made it through the lint round — through such warnmp words as arduous, patr- iot. indebted. Iruut a and hdarr Anna. Maim aflame N manhandle Y la 'Wane. her me me Stet cam ell memo 1iw1.' oars. Round two claimed two ca- sualties incorrect!' the judges said in harsh unison as a woman named Brenda left a 'k' out of book- keeper She stood there a mo- ment. mcteduktus. before step- ping down. But the real bkudletting tame in round three. "Guttural." "hier- archy' and 'yield" knocked out the first three contestants, and others fell to 'liaison,' "shrapnel' and "uuuass- Su remained on the stage after round five, when Terry tiarairn of Burns the was too eager to get to the "o" in hypnosis: ' 11 - y-p-o ....' he said, then hung his head. 'As leapt as 1 blurted it out. 1 knew.' he said. Ikon Mitharts of Richfield was the Iasi man standing. but he tnpped in the seventh round. 'Phooey.' he said. But he spelled 11 furor}'. Ray and the other judges said they hoped the spec -taste of older Irroptr haying fun with spelling would influence children to read more and pas attention to words. Nelson had near Iran in a spelling her before. "I' in a big reader.' she said. 'I think that s the kry " Eagan Parade Highlights EAGAN -- The annual 4th of July parade stresses community and neighborhood participa- tion One of the highlights for parents each year is the appearance o1 the Eagan Park and Recreation summer tumbIing and dance classes. The free classes are one of the most popular summer programs. (Photos by Helen Hunter) Eagan 4th of July Parade 1977 These are the kids from the Eaganette's Park and Recreation Tumbling and Dance program. This program was offered thru the Park and Rec at Elementary Schools in Eagan. Leaders that year were Dawn Blomquist, Joleen Ericksen, Jill Griffiths, Kelley Kaehler, Johnna Soil, and Jill Swenson Eagan Chronicle —Wednesday, July 20, 1988-19A e• ui sacrea music at y. , , ".... July 24, at Minnesota Valley Free Lutheran Church, 160th and Highview, Lakeville. The public is welcome. The Association Free Lutheran Bible School of Minneapolis of- fers a two-year study of the Bible and other related subjects. Signs of Love to sing The Signs of Love singers will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at Cedar Ridge Christian Church, 2024 Rahn Way, Eagan. The group is made up of young people from the United States and foreign countries under the direction of Mike and Sharon Teninty. Thev use music and sign language to spread their message. For Eagan 4th of July Parade 1976 These are the kids from the Eaganette's Park and Recreation Tumbling and Dance pro- gram. This program was offered thru the Park and Rec at 4 Elementary Schools in Eagan, Rahn, Pilot Knob, Northview, and Cedar If I remember correctly and Dorothy Peterson was the Park and Recreation Director of programs. This was the first year we used this sign in the parade, last time I was at the parade the Eaganette's still used this sign. Gosh I'm getting Old! 2Oag.1Z.n. SA EAGAN MAYOR Herb Polzin participates in the parade by riding in a horse-drawn cart. t 1 Pkg. With This Coupo; alid Thu Sat:, July l Oth; TORE OF THE WEEK HILLSHIRE FARMS ka Keilbasa mark )St 729. LB. 1 1 1 1 Eagan's July 4th Funfest Summer 'Under the Stars and Stripes www.eaganfunfest.org , Great discounts from businesses in Eagan and Funfest Vendors! D REC' ' MA L CARD PACKAGE each 2,500 minimum Postage included! ❑ Design • 4-Color Printing O List Buy (Residential List) • Mail Processing Call for more information 651-228-0130 www.CopyRightP'rinting.com COPY> RIGHT Printing • Copying Display Graphics Lane -mg , AtaYlnf. F.y1N^eu Greetings from the Eagan July 4th Funfest! Eagan's July 4th Funfest is fast approaching! The Funfest provides an identity and sense of unity for Eagan. At its inception, and for each year since, the Funfest has united the people of Eagan to celebrate the city's parks, neighborhoods and most important, the community and cultures that made it great during Minnesota's best season, summer. More than that, as it developed over the the history, music, sports, arts and technological development of Minnesota and the rest of the country. Please join us July 1-4 to celebrate Eagan's largest community event, the Eagan July 4th Funfest. 41'.41%N I /I EAGAN'S July 4th FUNFEST OUR MISSION To benefit our community through sponsorship, organization and promotion of Eagan's July 4th Funfest, an annual community celebration. Eagan's July 4th Funfest Committee is a nonprofit organization, which sponsors, organizes and promotes the Eagan Funfest. The Committee and its support agencies are responsible for scheduling events, activities, facilities, vendors and entertainers for this annual event held in Eagan's Central Park on the Community Center grounds. The committee is comprised of a Board of Directors assisted by both community members and City of Eagan and Eagan CVB Staff. For further information on our event, volunteer, vendor, parade, Miss Eagan Funfest, Ambassadors and Sponsorship applications please visit our website: WWW.EAGANFUNFEST.ORG Funfest Event Line 651-675-5077 11‘ I ":1 EAGAN'S July 4th FUNFEST 2009 Eagan Funfest Committee: Raleigh Seelig, Chair Larry Hilden, Vice Chair Cory Hilden, Secretary Ed Neppl, Treasurer Ruthman White, Director Tim White, Director Ken Koch, Director Ashley Bramley, Director Scott White, Director i Cheri Smith, Director Mike Ferber, Sponsor Agent Mike Peterson, Eagan Convention and Visitor Bureau Brent Cory, Eagan Convention and Visitor Bureau Joanna Foote, City of Eagan Paula Nowariak, City of Eagan park and Recreation Robyn White, Committee Member Sharon Seelig, Committee Member Glenn Sonnee, Committee Member Matt McMillan, Committee Member Marty Lieberman, Car Show Host Mark Gjavenis, Car Show Host \0 EAGAN'S July 4th FUNFEST Eagan's July 4th Funfest 2009 EVENT SCHEDULE Thursday, July 2nd Miss Eagan Funfest Ambassadors Coronation 7:30PM Oaks Room in Community Center Friday, July 3rd Carnival & Funfest Vendors Open 4PM-12AM Texas Hold'em Tournament 6-1 OPM Free Entry Funfest Concert 7 - 11:pm Featuring Sweet Siren All venues at Central Park Funfest grounds 4711N I (I* EAGAN'S July 4th FUNFEST The Central Park Funfest grounds is located next to the the Eagan community center: 1501 Central Parkway Eagan, MN 55121 agan s u y 4 t un est EVENT SCHEDULE Friday, July 4th "Summer Under the Stars and Stripes" Yankee Doodle Parade 10AM Central Parkway Carnival and Funfest Vendors 12pm - 12am Car Show 12 - 5pm Pavilion Childrens Funfest Games 12:30 - 1:30pm 2nd Annual Royal Brain Freeze Contest 1:00pm Mad Science Lab 1:30 - 2:30pm Red Cross Blood Mobile 2pm - 7pm Underwater Adventure Program Featuring SHARKY 2:30 - 4:30pm Pat Peare School of Dance 4 - 5:30pm Band Shell Texas Hold'em Tournament 6 - 10pm Free Entry Funfest Concerts 6:30 - 12 Midnight The Penguins 6:30 - 7:30pm The DWEEBS 8:30pm - 12 Midnight All Venues @ Central Park Funfest grounds unless noted Parade Route/Area Detail Yankee Doodle Closed at Hwy 13 Blue Cross Parkin CENTRAL PARK /.' 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