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Newspaper Clipping - Newspaper Clipping Scan - 342 pages of information on various Eagan businesses. - 1/1/1980Photo submitted Kristin Hoelscher-Schacker shows her work during Art Works Eagan grand opening earlier this month. Art Works Eagan finally open Non-profit collaborative studio/gallery draws a crowd by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE After an exhausting year of planning, nego- tiations and fundraising, now it's time to create. The collaborative art studio/gallery Art Works Eagan officially opened its doors Oct. 15. About 250 people came to tour the studio spaces, gallery and performance space during the open house at 3795 Pilot Knob Road. Jerri Neddermeyer, AWE president, said they were expecting about 150 people, so it was a real sur- prise. "It was a blessing that people wanted to spend their time with us," Ned- dermeyer said. Before Art Works Ea- gan opened, many nearby residential neighbors were concerned about people parking. Per Art Works Eagan's conditional use permit, the city campus across the street was to be used for overflow parking. Neddermeyer said it worked well. "If you can have 250 guests park where they're supposed to, it shows that the system can work the way we planned it," Ned- dermeyer said. Attendees were able to meet the five artists rep- resented in the art exhibit including quitter Brenda Lyseng and Felix Gua- dalahara, who does wood turning. Both are from Ea- gan. Other artists included Sunfish Lake's Kristin Hoelscher-Schacker, Min- neapolis' Thomas Schrunk and Minneapolis' Becka Rahn. It's been hundreds of hours of work to put the facility together since pur- chasing the old fire station late last summer. They're still working with the city on permits in order to fully open up. The ceramic studio planned for the garage is still in development. Once that's complete, they'll fo- cus on the maker space in the basement. "We've been pleased with how art works in this space," Neddermeyer said. "We built these mov- able walls that have really helped display the art." She said there's been more than 500 volunteer hours logged so far, not counting the efforts of the board members, since pur- chasing the property. "Without that kind of huge labor force, there's no way something like this will succeed." Neddermey- er said. It's been a whirlwind year for the organization between negotiating with the city for the property and raising funds to pur- chase the building. • See ART, 11A • `P/l 1'l r,fi rtl/7 '.t1 New hiring in Shakopee Start earning extra money amazon.com/shakopeePTjobs Amazon is an Equal Opportunity -Affirmative Action Employer — Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation THE GRAI NWOOD -SENIOR LIVING Brand -New 1, 2 & 3 BRs from • o c kc6eS O ao 17 ALDI coming to Eagan Store plans to open in 2018 by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE An ALDI grocery store near the Central Park Commons in Eagan is in the planning stages. Eagan City Council ap- proved a final planned de- velopment for the 22,000 square foot store on 4.2 acres south of Quarry Road and west of Central Parkway. The store is scheduled to open the summer of 2018, according to ALDI officials. "We look at a lot of fac- tors when choosing a new ALDI location, like popu- lation density, proximity to competition, cost of the property and traffic pat- terns. We want to be con- veniently located for our shoppers, and Eagan was a natural fit," said Matt Lilla, Faribault Division vice president for ALDI. It's part of an "aggres- sive" $3.4 billion invest- ment plan ALDI recently announced to expand to 2,500 stores nationwide by the end of 2022, he said. "We're very much look- ing forward to joining the Eagan community and in- troducing customers to the unique ALDI shopping Photo submitted ADLI officials confirmed the grocery store chain is plan- ning to build a 22,000 square -foot retail grocery store upon approximately 4.2 acres located south of Quarry Road and west of Central Parkway. experience," Lilla said. There's also ALDI stores in nearby in Inver Grove Heights, Rose- mount and Burnsville. The Eagan store will include an updated ALDI look featuring open ceil-- ings, natural lighting and environmentally -friendly building materials, such as recycled materials, energy - saving refrigeration and LED lighting, according to Lilla. ALDI is planning to remodel 1,300 stores with the new look by 2020. The updated look hopes to also provide a modern and convenient shopping experience with a focus on fresh items, including more produce, dairy and bakery options. The supermarket chain got its start in Germany more than 100 years ago. With 1500 stores in 32 states, the chain sells sever- al of its own name -brand frequently purchased grocery and household items. The chain's options include: produce, organic foods, dairy and bakery items, gluten -free foods and meat. Contact Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. www.SunThisweek.com NEWS Candidate profiles inside Candidates in the District 196 School Board election on Nov. 7 answer questions on pages I0A-11A. Page 10A OPINION Election integrity Attacks on the legitimacy of U.S. elections are troubling, the ECM Editorial Board writes. Page 4A THISWEEKEND Irl Burnsvi] October 20, 2017 Principal puckers Bret Domstrand, principal of Lake Marion Elemental Norman the pig after revealing students and communit} 11�'g t1Jee S si68 Cedarvale Lanes finishes upgrade ready to have grand reopening Cedarvale Lanes • bowling alley in Eagan is holding a grand reopening throughout August to show off $300,000 in improve- ments. "Business has been awesome the last 10 years, but we want it to continue to be awesome," said Brent Prentice, general manager for bowling. The improvements are intend- ed to benefit Cedarvale Lanes' different customer bases, Prentice said. For the club bowlers, there are new, resur- faced lanes; for younger, recre- ational bowlers, there is a better laser light system for the glow - in -the -dark "Incred-A-Bowl"; and for the bowlers who are just learning the game, there are now retractable bumpers, which can be put into place with the push of a button.. Cedarvale Lanes has been a destination in the Cedarvale area since it opened. in 1980. Prentice . said that the management has continually invested in upgrades, Bowlers enjoy Incred-A-Bowl at Cedarvale Lanes. Photo by John Sucansky -. . but never as much as the current upgrade. During the .grand reopening, bowling and shoe -rental are $1.50 per game each for regular bowling. Also, Incred-A-Bowl is reduced to $15 per hour, per lane. Prentice said that Incred-A- Bowl has been so packed lately that he recommends that cus- - tomers arrive a little early to reserve a lane. Incred-A-Bowl hours are Tuesday, 9 p.m. to close; Saturday and Sunday, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; with a Friday matinee from 2 to 4 p.m. and a Sunday matinee from 1 to 3 p.m. "We're excited," Prentice said. "This is a big deal for us. We're expecting a great bowling' season." N ~pusE vallc� Slu�1ry gust 12.. to Ian, s for the nal Me Valley 0 GaIaxIe Ave. -431-1377 gton Ice Garden west 980 St. -837-3844 obblers orner 651-454-4468 Cliff Lake Center, Eagan (Next to Cub) "Your Full Service Shoe Repair" L Back To School Services: • Clean, Repair, Sew Patches On Letter Jackets • Polish, Repair Shoes • Zippers Repaired or Replaced • Fix Back Packs • Leather Cleaning We Carry A Full Line Of os MINNETONKA MOCCASIN The Most Comfortable Shoes In Townl ANY REPAIR COUPON EXPIRES 8-31-00 J in the light -then we have fellowship with one another, and the blood "IN THE LIGHT" Dance Studio CHRISTIAN DANCE STUDIO OFFERING: o ears to Adult • Page 12 'Who's Who in Your Business Community"/Minnesota Sun Publications/Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1998 Cedarvale Lanes offers wholesome family fun If you're looking for -a place that offers both wholesome family fun and delicious food and beverages, then-Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz's Bar and Grill is the place. The two establishments .make up one •of the most -exciting-Twins Cities: recre- ation centers.- Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz's are located. at 3883 Beau. D'Rue Drive in Eagan; just off Highway: 13 ',near • Cedarvale Shopping ,center .and . McDonalds. • • Built in 1979 and still under the same ownership. Cedarvale .Lanes was .designed "to be a family recreation cen- • • ter. It's unique and attractive design fea-, tures-colorful wall murals of the Twin cities skyline on both ends of the bowl .ing lanes. The lighting is warm and bright, .which creates a welcome and friendly atmosphere"for adults and chil- dren a like. The 32 lane center offers. both the convenience and technology of ' synthetic lanes and, new automatic scor- • ing 'system. - This revolutionary software -based sys- tem. -contains high-tech fun that includes colorfuI computer graphics display bowling; nine: pin no -taps 3-6-9, and ' \card games. The system automatically Doug Fitterer, and some of his day care children -enjoy a morning -of .bowling at processes league scores, standings and Cedarvale ,Lanes in Eagan:At right is new bowling/marketing manager Brent averages for each session. Special_ fea- 'Prentice-. tures include a .continuous ball speed- • display and. high resolution 33" color monitors. - - Because Cedarvale has so much'to: offer, it is a favorite spot for local resi- dents. During the- peak of the bowling season, Cedarvale Lanes is home to 65 adult leagues. Members ofthe-leagues represent a cross-section of the commu- .. nity-churches, merchants, singles, cou-• pies, seniors, and a variety. of other peo- - pl_e and organizations. Openings are._ ...:a,,.=,ic-a,.eams �:� itt � : �:on: existing leagues. Please call for informa- • tiion about forming a league of your own. Cedarvale Lanes has been involved with local public•.and private•schools through it's in. school bowling program. "We educate teachers on how to teach bowling: to their students correctly,"says Bowling and Marketing Manager, Brent. Prentice. So•.far, 18,000 kids have participated in •the program, which provides .plastic' • pins and other equipment for use in the school. • - • More than- 250 children participated last year and youth ages 4-21 are divided into five leagues. New junior bowlers are welcome to join the Eagan Lions Saturday morning junior program throughout th e season. For bowlers 8-years-old and under, Cedarvale has state -of -art bumper bowl- ing. It gives children a .chance to knock down pins and score eve y.time,they're up. Children's birthday packages- are also popular for children of all ages." Cedarvale•will continue•to host both national and .regional_ bowling tourna- ments that encompass all ability levels. They include the -Amateurs .Bowlers Tour, - regional and Midwest Pro Bowlers Tour. The PBA was televised and the event has raised over $12,000 for Special Olympics. "Last year we hosted-the-firstAmateur bowling tour and the tour is expected to • grow this coming .year."- said manager Brent Prentice. • Inside Cedarvale Lanes is the On Track Pro Shop operated.:by-Scott Pohl, who has ten years of experience in the indus- try. Moonlight, bowling runs all year round- Sunday evenings beginning at 9p:m. Cedarvale Lanes traditional hours are 9am. to lam, seven days a week.. While at the. bowling 'center, you'll enjoy dining at Fitz's Bar and Grill. The appetizing variety of menu items .include specialities like Fitz fries with seasoned sour • cream,. cheeseburgers, andbarbequed ribs. Other customer favorites are chicken sand- wiches, chicken breast salad, rueben.sand= -wich,•and Fitz's famous homemade pizzas: • Fitz'soffers daily luncheon, dinner and drink -specials.. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 pm; and Monday through Thursday" from 9:30 pm. to midnight... New this year is 2 Championship vol- leyball courts. The first year, hosted 67 teams. Be sure to sign -up fast for_ -the 1999 season. The championship volley- ball is projectedito maz out at 80•teams. There's more fun than. ever this year at Cedarvale Lanes and. Fitz's, Bar and Grill. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for the best "all in -one" enter-. - tainment spot in town.. • ning Every Day. Loving Every Minute. ET'S FACE IT, Kids don'talways want to learn: Kids • want to have fun.. So =when -we talk '. about : teaching and early childhood devel-_ opment, don't imagine rows of desks, and . -homework. Instead, just picture kids. . doing what kids .love .most. Playing. . , Exploring. Talking. Giggling.On the .playground and in .the classroom, . our ,curriculum. facilitates learning.. through fun, engaging activities that • • - incorporate age -appropriate concepts . • in all aspects of play:`" Sometimes " through a game. Another time it's through-__ a song. Sometimes, ;it's even through the way . we have. lunch. Remember, children., are happiest when they are comfortable; confident, eager and :involved. So, at ..KinderCare; we create six hands-on Discovery Areas that make learning fun..There's encouragement withoutpres sure. Children often work in teams:Tecause the process. is based on our "Whole Child Development" philosophy even while they're playing, children are developing -the skills they`need' to succeed. - KINDERCARE OFFERS EVERYTHING. -Well-trained teachers. Age -specific curricula. Top-notch safety. Convenient loca- . tions._Balanc-e-d_meals..Attention to PieanlinPC l i- tino- n 9Q ;,t* ' • ;} 8C ONDAY BRIEFING SAINT PAUL PIONEER PRESS 4- 412- bO TWIN CITIES UPDATE WORK FORCE Eagan tops In techies Tom Hedges, Eagan city adminis- trator, wasn't too surprised to see the city ranked as having the most techie residents in the•Twin Cities, according to atechnology work force report released last week by Techies.com of Edina.. ' "We're becoming a pretty:bigsoft- ware industry here in Eagan," Hedges said, with firms such as WamiNet, Unisys, Lockheed Martin and 3M , Logistics. Eagan's economic development commission plans to conduct a busi- ness retention and expansion program with the University of Minnesota extension service this fall. Hedges, city workers and volunteers plan to knock on the doors of local business- es to survey them about employment projections, job descriptions, the loca- tion of customers and other ques- tions. Eagan's population is 62,000, up from 47,000 in 1990. — SHERYL JEAN LAW State comp cases low Workers' compensation benefit costs are lower in Minnesota com- pared with most states analyzed in a new study by the Workers Compensa- tion Research Council. In a study of eight states, which rep- resent 40 percent of the nation's workers' comp benefits, the Mas- sachusetts -based research council found that litigiousness is lower in Minnesota as well lost work time for injured workers and expenses in pro- viding benefits to injured workers. Key findings: • Minnesota ranked second lowest, at $7,064, for average comp benefits paid to injured workers with more than seven days lost work time. That's nearly $2,000 below the average for • the eight states. • Defense attorneys in Minnesota were involved in 12 percent of indem- nity claims where injured workers missed more than seven days work. Philip Morrisbuys 1� EILEEN ALT POWELL ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK Call it the cheese-and-crackers'deal. Philip Morris Companies-Inc.;•.Which owns Kraft Foods, announced. Sunday; it has reached an agreement to :purchase Nabisco Holdings Corp., the nation's No.`)l cookie and cracker .maker, .for $14.9 :bil: lion plus the assumption of - $4 billion in debt. Philip Morris, headquartered in New York, is the world's , largest tobacco com- pany with its Marlboro, Benson & Hedges and Parliament brands.:..;a,,;..,..,,:.,, Its Kraft Foods subsidiary. oversees mar- keting of its cheese products.. ?as well as such brands as Jell-0, :Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer and Post cereals. The pur- chase fills a gap in itsfood'portfolio, which . had not included cookies and crackers. . ; The announcement of the sale at '$55 a share ended a bidding -war that had involved financier Carl Icahn as well as a venture. of France's Danone SA and Britain's Cadbury Schweppes PLC. The Danone-Cadbury offer reportedly was for about $50 a share. Danone, a lead- ing manufacturer of cookies and crackers, had hope for an American foothold with the deal, while Cadbury was more interest- ed in Nabisco's candy holdings. Nabisco Holdings, which makes Ritz crackers, Oreo cookies and Life Savers candy, is 80.6 percent owned by Nabisco Group of Parsippany, N.J. Nabisco Gros ment confirmin, - Nabisco Gro after shedding what remained its cash from '. be sold to R.J. ly, R.J. Reynol( sidiary of the RJR Nabisco, 1 Year as a separ Nabisco Gro( deal was $9.8 b James M. Kil utive of Nabi; would fulfill n; May to maximi Philip Morris tive Geoffrey ( that the porch: company's food "The combin will create the the food indusi lute earnings if ings growth ra' Kraft and r revenue of $3, Morris said. ' expected to be Nestle of Swi; sales in excess Philip Morr the transaction will begin wor ing of 20 pei For richer, or»poorer ■ .. About 2.3 million couples will exchange . such diverse s vows this year. Those.supplying the , overlooking the trappings for their dream weddings are ' the dolphin ar€ part of a $32 billion industry. The many.choices colorful sternw that must be made are mind -boggling. In the opts for a pot! Twin Cities, reception facilities alone include immediate'farr Twin Cities area wedding costs Wonen!s att Bride's gown Veil Shoes Price range $200 — $3,000 50 — 500 27-100 Ceremor License (1 0fficiant Church SERVING APPLE VALLEY • EAGAN ■ INVER GROVE HEIGHTS • LAKEVII ect for AIDS patients tlia first sus - when they heir patients ormally large humps on the At the same 're developing cms, legs and urination, the rat the power- ehow causing 'ates contours e to be trans- •n and neck. and his col - even more in an article :, the presti- .cal journal. ied that pro - cause choles- lde levels to levels in as !lit of their y nervous for risk of devel- tver a period of the discov- pid problem [enry began eatment. He rroblem to :ch, a lipid •ho concluded deed serious. :o follow the sines recom- mal Institutes (H guidelines received a lot of attention when they were released, but many doc- tors are not familiar with the details. "So I said, `Let's do it,' " he said. In the study, 20 patients with lower lipid levels were placed on a diet and exercise program, while 24 patients with higher levels were treated with gemfibrozil (Lopid), a standard cholesterol - lowering drug. Those who didn't respond were given atorvastatin (Torvastatis), a member of a new class of cholesterol -lowering drugs called statins. After six months, patients with the highest levels experienced as much as a 60 percent drop in their lipid levels and a 30 percent drop in their .cholesterol levels, Henry said. "Basically, lipid levels are approaching those you can live with," he said. "We're just apply- ing common sense in unusual cir- cumstances." Results of the study were pub- lished in Saturday's edition of Lancet. "These milder lipid concentra- tions significantly reduce the patients' potential risk of develop- ing heart disease," Henry said. "We now have good reason to believe that we are not saving patients from one killer disease only to make them more suscepti- ble to another." Tom Majeski, who covers health issues, can be reached at tmajeskl@pioneer- press.com, or (651) 228-5583. dents love it there oing in." And 2h more will - ban residents ease. rajority want yelling exteri- :ubsidize resi- t years ago, 'em ready to mtet with an )1, track and, 'rage respon- villing to pay rth in proper- . Morris con- tuld probably levy referen- n 1989, they illion center. ;ity Council er task force Roseville's location as an inner suburb bordering both St. Paul and Minneapolis. On the other hand, 11 percent of the people surveyed named Roseville's location as one of its chief attractions. Since the last survey in 1990, the city's population has aged three years to a median of 50. -Retirees have increased from 23 percent to 25 percent. At the same time, school age children have also increased, from 25 percent to 31 percent. Today's median household income of $46,850 is nearly $10,000 above the metropolitan - wide median and $1,200 above the metropolitan suburban median. That puts the city in about the same place income -wise as in SOUTH SUBURBAN !BRIEFING EAGAN • Phoenix Coyotes prac- tice in Eagan arena: The Phoenix Coyotes hockey team practiced at the Eagan Civic Arena on Thursday afternoon. It was the first time an NHL team used the arena. About 225 spectators came to watch the practice from 1 to 2 p.m. The team was in the area because it played against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night. EAGAN •. Tree application dead- line extended: Eagan extend- ed the deadline to apply to buy trees until Wednesday. To receive an application, check out the city's Web site at www.ci.eagan.mn.us, stop by the Eagan Municipal Center at 3830 Pilot Knob Road or call the center at 681-4600. So far, 270 Eagan residents applied to get a tree. There is a two -tree limit per family, so the city is hoping to get 230 more applications. , Residents who applied by Sept. 30 will receive confirmation that they will get the trees. If more than 230 additional families apply, people will be cho- sen through a lottery. The cost of each eight- to 10- foot tree is $20, which is 25 per- cent of the retail price. Tree pickup will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at Pilot Knob Elementary School; 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Trapp Farm Park and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at Rahn Park. The goal of the "Eagan Forever Green!" program is to replace trees lost in the storms in 1996 and 1998. A similar sale will be held in the spring and the fall. — FROM STAFF REPORTS What's going in there? Southeast Tech Center, which will have offic under construction at Lexington Avenue.and Lor EXHIBIT • CONTINUED FROM 1C much more likely to keep journals and business papers, and pass them on to others, viewing them as important documents. To learn about women, the researchers had to comb society notes in the news- papers and listen to oral interview tapes in the society's collection. The census was not a reliable source; in 1857 census takers were told to only record the work of men ages 15 and older. Sketchy information means that the exhibit poses some mysteries. If Ronnander could interview two women from the exhibit, they would be the McLaughlin sisters, who had a dressmaking shop in Hastings. Honora and Mary opened the store in the 1870s and closed it in 1904 when their par- ents died. Two years later, Mary got married at the age of 40. Her sister got married two years later at the age of 38. Why did they get married at that age? Why did they quit being dressmakers? Did their parents' deaths influence their decisions? The exhibit provides a glimpse of jobs — including nurses, facto- ry and telephone workers — by focusing more on anecdotes than statistics. (Although the handful of scattered statistics are interesting. For example, before the Civil War all nurses were men, but by 1920 only 4 percent. of nurses in the country were men.) IF YOU What: "A Never Don Occupatio; 1860-1921 Where: Da Society, 1 St. Paul When: Tue and Friday Thursdays Saturdays through Ja Cost: Free Along v, includes hi: as butter , board, ostr orate hats The best is the col such as th the Hastini "The men conspiracy She keeps the ladies is the way Unfortu: women wi. for their 1 Morrison, Rosemour Farmingto not entire Morrison v woman, an was a ver ing not less Amy Shermar Heights and f reached at (E man@pionee 11 TOT TAT AT _ V ..- utcn•spape Select a Town: Select a Town 1:G01 Local News 1, Local News Community Education Calendar Opinion Public Safety Seniors Obituaries Legals Election News Local Sports Sports News Sports Briefs Events/Scores `Assembly required' takes on new MNSun Home Page Archive Business News Classifieds Finance Calc Horoscope Market Place Net Directory Nutrition Calc Weather Contact Us How to Advertise Jobs At Sun Some of the materials for the new development were once part of a parking garage at the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport. Local Forecast Click Here Sun Slots Special Sections Health & Fitness NET DIRECTory Dealing With Drugs Affordable Housing Forms In Memory Of Let It Be Known Sport Shots Stork Report Local News meaning here By Joshua Nichols Sun Newspapers (Created 1/16/02 9:31:33 AM) Building materials sat in storage for two years, numbered and waiting for the day they would be brought out and put together like a "some -assembly - required" child's bike on Christmas Eve. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 Spectrum Development Group, an Eagan company specializing in developing property requiring large parking facilities, is playing the part of the parent putting together the bike as the Spectrum Commerce Center in northern Eagan nears completion. "It seemed like an incredible waste to us to demolish this concrete product [at the airport] and put it into a landfill," said Charlie Henrich, Spectrum vice president. "Due to the nature of the pre -stressed concrete it can be reused. It doesn't age. The economics work, so why not?" With that question, Spectrum jumped into the project with both feet. The project began in 1998 with the planned demolition of two rental car garages at the airport. However, that demolition never happened, instead replaced by a careful disassembly of the garages for Spectrum. Although Spectrum did not yet have a use planned for the recycled material, Spectrum President Rick Morphew said it could be easily salvaged for use with another project some day. More than 1,000 trips back and forth from a storage facility later, the pieces of the former parking garage lay marked waiting to be reassembled piece by piece when the right project came along. Part of the TwinCities.com Network r.n.TCTTXT Search The Web Powered by: oyAnoot Search 4 That project came along in 2001 when Spectrum decided to build the office/showroom complex near the intersection of Highway 55 and Blue Gentian Road. Spectrum used the individual sections of the former parking ramp, which are on average 60 feet by 10 feet and weigh nearly 30 tons each, to build part of the first level of the complex and all of the second level. The second level will serve as the parking area for the complex, leaving more of the 20-acre site open for landscaped outdoor areas for employees to enjoy, Morphew said. "It not only recycles thousands of tons of concrete and other material, it reduces demolition dust, doesn't consume precious landfill space, and will provide some tenant parking for our airport -related building," Morphew said. Spectrum is calling the project the largest of its kind in Minnesota and possibly the entire nation. "This really is an innovative way of doing stuff and hopefully it will extend to more projects down the line," said Elizabeth Costello of Fleishman -Hillard Inc., Spectrum's Minneapolis -based public relations firm. The concrete construction of the new office facility will diminish any surrounding airport noise, allowing for quiet office space. In addition, the parking access is highly secure. Anyone entering must be registered in advance and swipe an ID card to gain access. Most tenants who have already signed on to occupy the building and who have shown interest in leasing more space when the building is completed are airport and aviation related businesses due to the building's proximity to the airport, Costello said. Pan Am International Flight Academy and Mesaba Airlines will move into a completed 70,000 square -feet portion of the building at the end of January, said Costello. When the rest of the triangular -shaped facility is completed later this year, it will feature 300,000 square feet of office space and the covered parking space will be able to serve nearly 2,000 cars. The building will provide for its tenants a five-minute shuttle service to and from the airport, the Hubert H. Humphrey terminal and likely the Mall of America. Spectrum also offers four different fiber optic carriers throughout the building, including, Qwest, McLeod, Frontier and World.com. The building still shows some of the signs of its former use. One pillar in the nearly completed phase one of the complex still has a National Car Rental sign affixed to it. Morphew said the sign is a reminder of how unique the building's concept is. "This approach is an ideal and unique solution to the problem of what to do with existing building materials that are being replaced by new construction in the same location," Morphew said. "This was a great chance for us to do something different." This site and its contents ©2000, 2001. Sun Newspapers - Main Office: 952-829-0797 webinfoAmnsun.com - Created and maintained by Quantum Digital Interactive jcorbo©guantumsite.com D2 •:BUSINESS• STAR TRIBUNE • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011 minnesot. Eagan project would offer backup links to Net • City wants data center as a sort of computer hotel for corporate customers. By STEVE ALEXANDER alex@startribune.com A $75 million to $100 mil- lion data center planned for construction in Eagan would provide local corporations with backup connections to the Internet in the event of a cable break. City officials also hope the privately owned "Connex- ion" data center, to be built on Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan, will promote econom- ic development. "The goal is to keep the technology jobs we have in Eagan and to add new ones" by providing multiple routes to the Internet at lower cost, said Tom Garrison, a spokes- man for the city of Eagan, in an interview Wednesday. The 138,000-square-foot data center would provide a service called "co -location," in which the center functions as a sort of computer hotel for corporate customers. Compa- nies would route their data to their own computer at the da- ta center, and the data would be relayed to the Internet over fiber-optic telecommu- nications cables. Other data centers in the Twin Cities offer similar servic- . es, but the one in Eagan would be different in that it would not be affiliated with any one fiber- optic network company, Garri- son said. It's hoped that sever- al network companies would serve the data center, thus pro- viding customers with multi- ple routes to the Internet. That would address a prob- lem faced by Eagan corpo- rations, Garrison said. Some large companies already pay extra to have redundant routes to the Internet, but many smaller companies fmd it too expensive and rely on a single route that could be dis- rupted, he said. In addition to providing network connections, the data center also could provide re- mote backup storage for cor- porations outside the Twin Cities, he said. The data center, which has a planned completion date in the third quarter of 2012, would be built by Five 9s Digital of North Carolina. Initial connection to the Internet would be provid- ed by XO Communications, a national network provider. Of- ficials of Five 9s could not be reached for comment. Steve Alexander • 612-673-4553 '0 ° 0 5 R _bi'•'.. D 0,.� n� •,x O.p�.�'. .,,, 1 g.a.o,5 .rip W r.i� h7-p 6' •cD:co '��ci Q. F r. g c.g`y coo. 04, m. C� 0 5 a n. fluIg.0: . • • � s"o o1 4S o -, r:a��w �o �:cD� m �" o . 1-3''o. r z_:g--.'...g"4-31.n• : o, „ate'1.., `r'o• 5b�.-? a. B-.'4CD. � ,,,•d I , i n CDs CD. •01a, 0-. •oC .o cpo.o. p rD: Do after a bank customer at an ATM saw Wakota Federal Credit Union in South St. Paul being robbed and followed the suspect. Olson was arrested CONTINUED FROM 18 > Postal facility will - measure nearly a mile around, will double the size of the existing distribution center on site. U.S. Postal Service officials say, ,. the ' new facility ,will employ 850 personnel, absorb- ing some of the mail -sorting functions -currently handled by its facilities:- in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Don Fromme, chief executive officer of. PCL Construction in n 1 m I 0 at co ice} •"1' Cij es S -••: hi - r�.,..,..... challenging Walz Another Republican has jumped into the race for Min- nesota's 1st Congressional Burnsville, said his company is ahead of schedule on construc- tion — and on the short list of finalists to remodel the Union Depot in St. Paul into a bus - and -rail hub:,The depot is envi- sioned as a stop :for Amtrak, Greyhound, Metro Transit and the Central Corridor light rail. The two projects have had a complicated history. To make room for the transit nexus, Ramsey County officials have pressed USPS to relocate equipment from an annex next to its St. -Paul distribution cen- ter -on Kellogg. Boulevard. The Postal Service' also owned the former concourse along the south end . of the- depot,:.. an important link in rail plans. Work•is•tentatively expected Eilene Ribbens of the Wis- consin Puppy Mill Project said Kitsemble and her husband, Ed, worked for a decade to get the bill passed. —Associated Press to begin on Union Depot next summer. Some . feared those plans would be held hostage to a three-way dispute. Eagan, which stands to receive no tax benefit from the federal prof- ect, felt the Postal Service should pay to complete a break in Denmark Avenue given the amount of truck traffic ,that will be generatedi Postal Ser- vice officials. disagreed. At the same time, Dakota County , officials opposed Postal Service plans for. a new traffic light near. Gemini Road and; Lexington Avenue because of the potential impacton trafficipatterns: In 'June: 2008,'the. Postal Ser- . vice acquiesced on both fronts. 1 C 3 ease. Mra wife, 1 Jo Pet( Mraz, Monte Brad .T grandchi Maricella Iv reached at E. MEMORII memos, Thomas h at1Q.am Burnsville I 600E Mir Visitation v efore emonals c ayc inson's oundation, t 1 Q Grocery store breaks ground Photo by Erin Johnson Local officials joined Kowalski's representatives July 1 to officially break ground on the new Kowalski's grocery store, located off of I-35E and Diffley Road, which is expected to open in November: Pictured from left: Mike Oase of Kowalski's, Lane Cavanaugh of the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, City Council Member Meg Tilley; Kris Kowalski Christiansen and daughter Sophia Christiansen, Mary Anne Kowalski, Jim Kowalski, City Council Member Cyndee Fields, City Administrator Tom Hedges, Director of Community Development Jon Hohenstein, and EFH Construction CEO Gene Happe. zvrtrs cU aWto oraer Strawberries pre -picked. Containers Supplied Children must be supervised. 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FEBRUARY 21 "Broken Relationships Are A Pain" FEBRUARY 28 "Guilt and Shame Hurt" MARCH 7 "Pressures of Parenting" SERVICES 8:30 AM -- Child care for birth to two years 11 :00 AM -- Child care for birth to five years CHAPEL HILL BAPTIST CHURCH 4888 Pilot Knob Road • Eagan • Minnesota • 681•1658 EAGAN Sun�turrent Look inside this edifian fora special CAR & TRUCK SECTION 3 Sections January 20, 1993 Vol. 14. No. 5 Parental involvement increases in school district By Deb Schewe A person can expect to be wat- ched closely when in the public's eye. For Rosemount -Apple Valley - Eagan Board of Education members, however, the amount of scrutiny they have been plac- ed under has increased. Atten- dance at board meetings has in- creased, recently topping the 100 person mark, and more interest is being shown in district issues. Board Chair Don Westerhausen, who has been on the board for 15 years, said he has seen an increase in the in - Board members call it a sign of the times terest taken by district residents. "I think people were compla- cent with the board for years," he said. "Unless there was a major issue, people wouldn't show up to board meetings. Now, people show up and want to make sure major changes in the district aren't made." This growing interest can par- tially be attributed to rumors of a conservative movement in the district, Westerhausen said. "After the last election and the first few board meetings, I think people had a feeling that a coalition of people on the board belong to (a conservative) group," he said. "I don't know if that's true or not. The people promised me they're not, and I'm going to have to believe them." The change has also brought about an increase in the number of "regulars" who attend board meetings, Westerhausen said. "The only time we ever had a lot of people show up was when we were discussing boundary changes," he said. "Now I'm seeing regular attendance (by a group of people) at every board meeting." Westerhausen sees the in- creased interest as a positive sign. "I think it's positive for people to get involved in what we're do- ing on the board," he said. "The schools belong to the people. If people are not coming out, we assume we're doing a good job." Interest in District 196 board Only one way to learn Northview Elementary School students experience the trials of learning how to walk with snowshoes in Eagan Dec. 14. (Photo by Bill Jones) Business reflects on Chambers' award By Terrance Mencel Power Systems Research might be described as the little company that could. Major companies such as Mercedes Benz and Ford have become suiters of the Eagan - based company — no small feat for a company that boasts only 25 employees. And it's those employees who are responsible for crafting PSR into a world player in the vehicle and machinery industry, said PSR founder and president George Zirnhelt. "We're a little company that's not afraid to do big company things. We found that approach works," Zirnhelt said. That approach pegged PSR as Small Business of the Year in 1992 for the Northern Dakota County Chambers of Com- merce. The chambers represent business in Eagan, Rosemount, Mendota Heights and West St. Paul. Zirnhelt called the chamber's award an honor that recognized "We're a little company that's not afraid to do big company things. We found that approach works." — George Zirnhelt PSR's commitment to its employees and community. Employee performance sets salaries in an industry that demands high performance, he said. At the same time, employees are encouraged to become involved in community affairs which become far- reaching. "We're kind of unique for be- ing a little business deployed all around the world," said Zirnhelt of Eagan. A world-wide marketing research company would be the quickest way to describe PSR, Zirnhelt said. But PSR goes beyond marketing. It's an infor- mation service that offers a variety of material for automotive, heavy duty vehicle and construction machinery industries. The company has 10 employees in its Eagan office on 1301 Corporate Center Drive. Two employees work out of Detroit, four employees work in Brussels, Belgium, and three employees are based in Tokyo. Zirnhelt has also developed a subsidiary called Compass, bas- ed across the street, that con- ducts telephone research for a variety of regional industries. However, half of the work at Compass is devoted to PSR. Power Systems Research delves into product planning, in- dustry trends analysis, competi- tion research, and regulatory developing. "There are 300 manufacturers of engines in this world and I'm sure we have worked with 290 of them," he said. Other com- panies include Caterpillar and General Motors. These major corporations generally retain PSR on a con- tractual basis or for specific pro- jects. PSR employees survey fleets, consult government regulators and eye competitors as part of their work. That infor- mation is stored in PSR's vast database network. About 40 percent of the business comes from annual subscriptions to PSR database. The database is probably the most extensive in the engine - machine industry, he said. One database keeps track of every engine produced in the world. For instance, PSR might be asked to determine how many lawn mowers in Dakota County have Briggs & Stratton engines and the anticipated number of spark plug used each year. "That's challenging because the manufacturers don't want to give you that information," Zir- nhelt said. Going elsewhere for informa- : To next page activities is not attributable to a change in board actions, said Director Bob Schutte, but rather because of a cycle the board is going through. Schutte is in his sixth year on the board. "The impression I get is (interest) kind of comes in waves and cycles," Schutte said. "Right now we have a higher interest level. I don't think board actions have chang- ed drastically or radically and I don't think there is a major issue bringing people out." However, Schutte has noticed INVOLVEMENT: To Page 6A Billboard debate nears end By Terrance Mencel A permanent moratorium on new billboards appears headed Eagan's way. The Eagan City Council is ex- pected to make a decision on the fate of future billboards during its meeting Feb. 2 or Feb. 16. Earlier, a nine -member sign task force recommended on a 6-to-3 vote that the council pro- hibit future billboards in the city. "The more I looked into it the stronger I felt against billboards," said Sheryl Casey, an Eagan resident who served on the sign task force. City officials formed the task force which began meeting in August to address various sign issues. The task force had representatives from Eagan's advisory committees for plann- ing, economic development, parks and recreation and natural resources, the Eagan Chamber of Commerce, and Eagan residents. Currently, the city has a tem- porary moratorium on new billboard construction. Council members voted 4-to-0 March 17 in favor of the temporary freeze after being flooded with billboard requests. About seven spaces remain as potential billboard sites, as allowed under the city's sign code. The code restricts billboards to undeveloped pro- perty along federal and state roads. There are 14 billboards, with 26 faces for advertising, that front highways in Eagan. "Billboards are necessary to some businesses in the area," said Gary Morgan, Eagan Chamber president. "It's anti - business to try to ban them, but we don't need them every 10 feet." Morgan is one of the three task force members who voted against recommending a moratorium on new billboards. Instead, Morgan said they would rather see the council SIGNS: To Page 5A -41111111111114 Eagan Sun•Current-Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1993-15A 2A-Eagan Sun•Current-Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1993 Free Measuring • Free Estimates • Lowest Price Guarantee! 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A Japanese firm had ap- proached Zirnhelt to write a monthly report on new technological development for $400 a month. His wife, Susan, would type the reports. Re- quests just increased thereafter. "I don't know at what point I decided this was a business," said Zirnhelt, who has a mechanical engineer undergraduate degree and a master's in business. Zirnhelt tracked information he gleaned from those reports on index cards in alphabetical order. He began filing copies of those cars by classification such as "engines by horsepower." But every new request for infor- mation seemed to require a dif- ferent file system. Then, an antique camera col- lector suggested filing those cards on a computer. This hap- pened in the late 1970s, just before the personal computer revolution. Soon, Zirnhelt contracted with Control Data to create a database. "I was haunted by that guy holed up in the woods keeping track of antique cameras," he said. "As soon as I saw (personal computers) I knew they were the answer." Our news deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday fire department Chief 11!Plill° DALE NESLON DAVE DiIOIA Battalion Chief CRAIG JENSEN city of eagan Battalion Chief 3795 PILOT KNOB ROAD THOMAS EGAN EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1318 Mayor PHONE: (612) 681-4770 PATRICIA AWADA TDD: (612) 454-8535 SHAWN HUNTER FAX: (612) 681-4777 SANDRA A. MASIN THEODRE WACHTER Council Members THOMAS HEDGES City Administrator EUGENE VAN OVERBEKE ,70 1.,e:eei • • • Cy Most of you are aware of the tragedy which struck a family within the Eagan Fire Department just prior to the Christmas holiday season. In the ensuing weeks, we all have been reminded why we so proudly serve this community as volunteer firefighters. The outpouring of support , caring and love demonstrated by the citizens, organizations and businesses was overwhelming. On behalf of the Eagan Fire Department and the family of Donna Seiz, we would like to publicly thank those mentioned below, as well as many others who came forward anonymously. Funds are still being accepted into the Seiz Family Memorial Fund at the Northwest Airlines Federal Credit Union, 4 Appletree Square, Bloomington. • Rainbow Foods, Town Centre • Minnesota Joint Council of Teamsters • Tom and Lisa Wilson • Mendota Heights Ladles Auxiliary (Greg Bauer) • St Thomas Beckett Catholic Church • Eagan Fire Department Auxiliary • Treasure Island Bingo • Simeks, Town Centre • Advent United Methodist Church • Lori Fftzer • Bonin's Premium Carpet Service • The employees of Mystic Lake Casino • St. Peter's Catholic Church, Mendota • Toys for Tots • Lowell Zitloff • The employees of Northwest Airlines • Jim and Beth Nikolai • Eagan Floral • Eagan Fire Department Explorer • Waimea, Town Centre • Bill Wilson • Pilot Knob Elementary School Post 11572 • Northwest Airlines Federal • Hobby Junction, Eagan • KS95 Sunshine Santa • Vagatka-Goers VFW Post 6690 Credit Union • Eagan Lion's Club • Residence Inn, Eagan 741,44 *au aet ovretpitot4earlier, a#ed Olt tita ee* y THE LONE OAK TREE ... THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer JANUARY CLEARANCEII JAN. 18-30 tke!tkv*s Quality Children's Consignment 12604 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville • 895-4071 Hours: M-F 10-6; Sat 10-4; Thursdays 'til 7 ANTIQUE SHOW f3 SALE January 22-24 Over 40 antique dealers featuring general antiques, furniture and restoration, toys, glass repair plus more. Burnsville Center Mall Hours: Mon. -Fri. 10 am-9 pm, Sat. 10 am-8 pm, Sun. 11 am-6 pm 35W & 35E at County Rd. 42 For information call (612) 435-8181 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS Lupus The Burnsville Lupus Support Group will meet 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Fairview Ridges Hospital cafeteria. The group offers education and sup- port to those with Lupus or similar diseases, as well as sup- port to their friends and family. For more information, call Maureen Tracy, 894-3780. The group meets the fourth Wednes- day of each month. Animal adoption Last Hope Adoption Day will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at Apple Valley Square Shopping Mall, County Road 42 and Cedar Avenue (Rainbow Foods mall). For a list of available dogs and cats, call 463-8987 or 455-0252. Last Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lost, abandoned and stray animals, many from pounds. All animals are vet checked. Each animal has a small adoption fee. Foster home inquiries are welcomed. Also, every first Saturday of each month there is an adoption day at The Pet Sup- ply Co., 3128 Highway 13, Burns- ville. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fishing tourney An "Icebreaker" fishing tour- nament is scheduled to raise money for Missing Children of MN by the Burnsville Jaycees. The event will be Feb. 6 at Prior Lake. Advance registration is due by Feb. 1. Registration at the tournament is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with the tournament runn- ing from 11 to 2. Meet at McWillie's in Prior Lake. Cost is $5. There are grand prizes. For more information, call 890-7920. Bloodmobile A Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Eagan from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Advent United Methodist Church, 3945 Lex- ington Ave. S., between Diffley and Wescott roads. Donors can make an appointment by calling 454-3944. Drop in donors are also welcome. Child care is offered during the donation, which lasts one hour. Heart event A Celebrity Celebration for Heart is planned Feb. 6 at the Diamond T Ranch in Eagan. Social hour is 6 p.m., dinner at 7. Cost is $25. Some of Dakota County's best known residents will serve a bar-b-que as they wait on tables. The Duke, Jerry Thomas, will be host for the evening, and other cowpokes will serve guests a variety of items including water, dinner- ware, napkins, songs, dances, and other personal antics; each for the price of a tip. There will also be a silent and live auction fer cardiopulmonary resuscita- tion (CPR) training especially for parents, daycare providers, and babysitters, Feb. 6. Class is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ridges Education Center, 152 Cob- blestone Lane. Fee is $32. Ad- vance registration is required, by Jan. 30. Cal1 372-6200 for more information. Gardenettes The Gardenettes Garden Club will meet at 7:15 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Maple Room at Redwood Park Building, County Road 42 and Elm Drive, Apple Valley. Program will be on arranging fresh flowers in a coffee mug. Participants are asked to bring a mug and scissors. Guests are asked to call for reservations in advance. For more information, call Liz at 423-0105, or Kelly at 892-1205. Music teachers The Burnsville Area Music Teachers Association meets at 9:15 a.m. Jan. 26 at the Presbyterian Church of the Apostles in Burnsville. The pro- gram begins at 10 a.m. with Sue Freeman Dopp, the clinician in an "Early Level Master Class." The public is welcome. Hostesses are Carolee Jones and Kathy Wilson. Call 890-7935 for more information. Emergency response An Emergency Response Class for Childcare Providers is planned Feb. 17, 22 and 24 by Fairview Ridges Hospital. Time is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Educa- tion Center, 152 Cobblestone Lane. Cost is $38. Register by Feb. 10. Call 371-6200. Pancakes The Rosemount Jaycees will have its annual pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Rosemount American Legion. Cost is $3 per adult and $2 per child. Children under 3 are free. The all -you -can eat breakfast will include pan- cakes, sausage links, milk, cof- fee and juice. For more infor- mation, call Laurie or Darreyl Sedbrook at 322-4072. Early pregnancy class Fairview Ridges Hospital is offering an Early Pregnancy class which will look at physical changes and nutritional re- quirements of early pregnancy, fetal development, precautions during pregnancy, and relation- ships. Classes are Jan. 20 and 27, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Educa- tion Center, 152 Cobblestone Lane. Fee is $30. For registra- tion or more information, call 371-6200. Our Help Is Their Hope. UnitedWay and dancing. Funds raised will help the American Heart Association fight heart disease and stroke. Call Kathleen Gan- non, 456-8623, for more information. Prairie restoration Prairie restoration is the sub- ject of the Jan. 28 meeting of the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Club at the Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge headquarters in Bloom- ington. Ron Bowen, founder and president of Prairie Restora- tions Inc., will be the guest speaker. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. with a social hour beginning at 7 p.m. Members and guests may meet at 5:45 p.m. at Davanni's, 8605 Lyndale S., for dinner prior to the meeting. Genealogy Grace Rice, state registrar of Founders and Patriots, and Daughter of American Colonists state regent, will discuss "Researching My American Colonial Ancestors" Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Genealogical Society meeting. The meeting is at the county museum, 130 Third Ave. N., South St. Paul. The meeting is open to the public. A non- member donation of $2 will be accepted and can be applied toward the annual membership fee. For more information, call 457-4227. Boating, seamanship A nine -week boating skills and seamanship course, designed for both new and experienced boaters, will begin Feb. 11. The course, conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will talk about boat handling, weather, legal requirements, navigation rules, piloting, marine radio, and locks and dams. A passing grade on the final exam earns a Coast Guard certificate. Com- pletion of the first six lessons by minors, ages 13-17, is accepted by the state of Minnesota for an operator's permit. The course will be in the auditorium at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Min- nesota, 3535 Blue Cross Road, Eagan, Classes are at 7 p.m. and will meet for nine Thursdays un- til 9:15 p.m. The course is free. A charge of $16 for textbooks is re- quired. For advance registra- tion call 687-0166. Registration will be accepted at the first class, also. Networking All directors of volunteers throughout Dakota County are invited to a networking meeting 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 at Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burns- ville. Lunch will be served for $3. All persons who direct volunteer services action in Dakota County are invited. To RSVP for the lunch, or for more information, call Mary Sadek at 435-8116. Our news deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday WEDDINGS Fillion - Sutter Sandra Susan Fillion and Todd Peter Sutter were married Nov. 20, 1992, at St. Charles Bor- romeo Church in St. Anthony. Parents of the couple are Richard and Nancy Fillion of St. Anthony, and Albert Sutter Jr. of Phoenix, and Lynne Sutter of Plymouth. The brid graduate is a of the University of Minnesota in elementary education. She is a substitute teacher. The bridegroom is the owner of Sutter Bros. Construction in Eagan. Attendants were Collette Pitzen, Martha Fillion, Lora Fillion, Heidi Sutter, Diana Mc- Cadden, Randy Sutter, Steve Sutter, Brian Sutter, Norm Svien, Dirk Bjornson. Following the wedding there was a dinner and dance at John Sandra Fillion and Todd Sutter Murzen Hall in Columbia Heights. The couple took a honeymoon trip to Trinidad and Tobago. They now reside in Eagan. RELIGION DIGEST Adult study group planned Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church adult study group continues its Christian Family Series with Life Sunday Jan. 24. The group meets during the Bible study hour 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. on Sundays. A nursery is offered for children 2 and younger and a Sunday school program is offered to children 3 and older. Future topics are: Teenagers on Jan. 31; Pre -kindergarteners on Feb. 7; Single parenting Feb. 14; Blended families Feb. 21; Elementary school age children Feb. 28; Raising adult children March 7. For more information, call 454-7235. The church is at 2950 Highway 55, Eagan. Men's music group to perform The Advent United Methodist Church Family Concert Series will feature Firstlight Quartet, The Eagan Evangelical Covenant Church Men's Group, and The A -Men, Advent's own male vocal group. The concert is 7 p.m. Jan. 23. Refreshments will be sold by the youth following the concert. A free will offering will be taken at the concert. The church is at 3945 Lexington Ave. S. Baseball, testimony to be discussed John Gordon, radio announcer for the Minnesota Twins, will speak at an 8 a.m. breakfast Feb. 6 at South Suburban Evangelical Free Church. He will share baseball insights and testimony. Twins memorabilia will be given out as door prizes. Following breakfasts those who are interested will travel to the Metrodome for a TwinsFest. A variety of ticket options are offered: breakfast only; breakfast and TwinsFest ticket; breakfast, TwinsFest ticket and bus ride to the Dome. For more information, call 431-LION. Register by Jan. 31. The church is at 12600 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Lutheran Bible Adventure to visit Lutheran Bible Adventure will return to Hosanna! Lutheran Church, 15601 Maple Island Road, Burnsville, on Feb. 7 and 8 to conduct a seminar for seventh -graders to adults. Dramas, visuals and hand signs will be used during the seminar. The seminar is 6 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 7 and 6: 30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 8. Fee is $15. For more information, call 435-3332. `Parenting with Care' set Jan. 25 Ray Nordine will present "Parenting with Care" at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at Church of the Risen Savior, 1501 E. County Road 42, Burns- ville. The foundation of a healthy family system, he believes, is the ability of parents to parent with C.A.R.E. - credibility, asser- tiveness, responsibility and esteem building. Fee is $3 per person or $5 per household. 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Plans for the proposed 33.8-acre center were submitted to the city in July by the developers, Hoffman Develop- ment Group, Burnsville, and Ryan Construction Co., Min- neapolis. Three reasons for the rejection were attached to the denial mo- tion. They include: city staff recommends rezoning; an en- vironmental assessment worksheet (EAW) required by the city is not complete; and the city's traffic study indicates im- provements to some intersections and roadways will be necessary if development occurs. The commission made its recommendation while working against an Oct. 27 deadline because two 30-day continuances had been granted during the ap- plication process. A decision must be made within 90 days or the application is automatically approved. The application was continued until zoning, traffic and environmental questions could be studied more extensive- ly. The Eagan City Council must act upon the commission's recommendation by Nov. 17; the item will be on the Nov. 5 meeting agenda. The proposed shopping center at Cliff Road and Interstate 35E would develop in two phases. Phase I would encompass 325,000 square feet on 33.8 acres. Tenants would include Target, Cub Foods and 30 to 40 shops, retail businesses and restaurants, ac- cording to preliminary plans. The comprehensive, long- range plan tentatively includes developing an additional 420,000 square feet for a total of 99.9 acres. A hotel, offices, more retail tenants and multifamily residential housing may be in- cluded in Phase II. Commission chair Charles Hall and commission secretary Doris Wilkins voted against the denial. Wilkins said she felt the preliminary plat should have been approved because "there is "enough property zoned commer- cial to allow Phase I of the center." She added that Phase II "is a concept that may never be built." Hall refused to comment on his vote. Commission members David Gustafson, Joseph Krisnik, Pam McCrea, Lori Trygg and Ron Voracek voted for the denial, in- dicating that their decision was based in part on a report prepared by city attorneys Paul Hauge and David Keller. The report, released Oct. 22, recommends that the property be rezoned if it is to accommodate the proposed shopping center. The Cliff Lake site is a planned development zoned commercial and high -density residential. Con- cerns about the large capacity of the center have also raised ques- tions as to whether a substantial change is being made from the original planned use of the pro- perty. The city attorneys indicate that both a rezoning and an amend- ment to the Comprehensive Guide Plan are requred for the shopping center to be built as pro- posed. "It is our recommendation that rezoning should be required," the report reads. "It has likewise been our position that if the pro- posal constitutes a change in a part or all of the designated comp guide use for the parcel, the hear- ing process similar to that of rezoning should be implemented." The report also stated that while the center can not clearly be defined as a community shop- ping center, it does not meet the criteria of a regional shopping center; consequently, it most ap- propriately falls within the com- munity shopping center designa- tion. Mike Hoffman of Hoffman Development Group said he is disappointed in the commission's vote because "we still are under the opinion that our plan, as sub- mitted, conforms to the original planned development." He added that the developers feel "the plan is still best for the neighborhood and for the city of Eagan as a whole." See Cliff Lake .... page 13A .54 bli 76- RHS band gives championship performance By ROXANNE KRUGER Flair, class, talent and pride - that's what champions are made of. And the Rosemount High School marching band knows that is exactly what it has. Confidence reigned supreme last Sunday, Oct. 25, as 170 of RHS' finest marched into the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and demanded the attention of 55,000-plus frenzied Twins fans. The first resounding rap -tap of the drums sent out a charge that fired up the band and electrified its audience. Sparked with en- thusiasm, the free -form mar- chers dazzled the World Series crowd with a 20-minute display of style and grace. Led by drum majors Christy Crescinis, Apple Valley, David Wermus, Eagan, and Jennifer Buffalow, Rosemount, the band members strutted their stuff across 85 yards of spongy green turf. Lines of wind and percus- sion players maneuvered from formation to formation every few seconds, never missing a beat. Acoustic limitations aside, an appreciative audience cheered on the band as it rapped out "Firebird" and "Variations on a Korean Folksong." It wasn't until the band played the popular "Win Twins" tune, however, did the fans really let loose. By the time the marchers made their way to the end of the field for a neat retreat, an aroused crowd was on their feet, waving a friendly homer hanky farewell. Once off the field, proud laughter and high -five slaps echoed down the Dome's en- trance corridor. The awestruck high school students con- gratulated each other, many eyes misty from excitement. Their once -in -a -lifetime performance had gone off without a hitch. With a successful show behind them, band members remember- ed back three days before, when they first heard about the invita- tion to play for the seventh game of the World Series. Since that time, the band had practiced playing and marching just a few short hours. Despite the fact this same band had played for two Vikings pregames last year, anticipation ran high. "This was something we never thought would happen," said Crescinis. "We played at the Dome a lot last year, so we were sad because we didn't think we'd be invited back this year." But with a lot of persistence and a little luck, band director John Greene's numerous telephone calls to the Dome's pro- motions department paid off. Based on the band's excellent reputation and its ability to per- form in front of a large audience, Greene said RHS was selected over hundreds of other bands in the state. Greene, together with directors Bill Henry and Carl Koch, work- ed with the band Sunday after- noon to put the final touches on an already polished routine. See Band page 3A Photo by RoxAnne Kruger RHS BAND members performed a 20-minute pregame show for the seventh game of the World Series Oct. 25. 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Other winners were: Female, one mile Age 9 and under -- Rachel Harnly, 8:24, first; Danielle Shannon, 10:25, second Age 10-14 -- Jean Mundahl, 7:31, first; Charissa Calatayud, 8:36, second Age 15-19 -- Sharla Stram, 8:03, first Age 20-29 -- Julie Kropelnicki, 8:25, first Age 30-39 -- Kathy Heisler, 8:27, first; Sally Gephart, 8:28, second Age 40 and over -- Santa Cer- vantes, 7:20, first; Sue Herboldt, 7:31, second Female, four mile Age 14 and under -- No par- ticipants Age 15-19 -- No participants Age 20-29 -- Linda Benjamin, 27:37, first Age 30-39 -- Carol Zazubek, 29:34, first; Joan Gustafson, Swans are protected Waterfowl hunters need to dis- tinguish trumpeter and tundra swans from snow geese when tak- ing aim from their pits and blinds this year. Roger Johnson, De- partment of Natural . Resources metro wildlife supervisor, said all wild swans are protected by law and can be distinguished from geese with careful observa- tion. Trumpeter and tundra swans are large white birds with long necks and black bills and feet. They average 4 feet in length with a wingspan of 7 feet. Snow geese are smaller with short necks, a length of 11/2 feet and a wingspan of 31/2 feet. Snow geese can be dis- tinguished further by the black on their wing tips. Booster club sets meeting The Burnsville High School Hockey Booster Club will hold its first meeting of the year Wednes- day, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in the meet- ing room of Burnsville Ice Cen- ter, 251 Civic Center Pkwy. Dennis earns Huskie honor Tom Dennis of Burnsville recently earned North Iowa Huskie of the Week honors for his outstanding work in the hockey net. As goalie, Dennis turned away 36 shots in a 3-2 loss to Des Moines Oct. 16 and stopped 37 in a 6-1 win at Waterloo Oct. 18. Dennis started for the state champion and runner-up squads at Burnsville High School. 34:11, second Age 40-49 -- Santa Cervantes, 29:44, first; Judith Cronen, 29:58, second Age 50 and over -- No par- ticipants Male, one mile Age 9 and under -- Even Osland, 8:05, first; Gard Osland, 8:13, second Age 10-14 -- Andy Hendrickson, 6:07, first; Greg McDevitt, 6:13, second Age 15-19 -- Chris Bauer, 6:05, first; Mike Gephart, 6:34, second Age 20-29 -- Paul Sampers, 5: 04, first; Tom Kunesh, 5:06, second Age 30-39 -- Irving Aslakson, 7:10, first; Dennis Labs, 7:44, se- cond Age 40 and over -- Dick Fenner, 7:00, first; Jan Van Hemert, 7:19, second Male, four mile Age 14 and under -- James Beaumaster, 27:57, first; Andy Hendrickson, 29:16, second Age 15-19 -- Michael Deplin, 24:59, first; Chris Bauer, 27:55, second Age 20-29 -- Scott Tracy, 23:14, first; Tom Kunesh, 23:24, second Age 30-39 -- Len Beard, 22:56, first; Steve Gathue, 23:06, second Age 40-49 -- George Savanick, 25:13, first; Nigel Finney, 25:32, second Age 50 and over -- Ken Walter, 27:28, first; Dick Fenner, 30:14, second VAA to elect 1988 board The Valley Athletic Association will elect its 1988 board of direc- tors Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. at Valley Middle School, 900 Garden View Dr., Apple Valley. Jim Phillips was recently elected president for the coming year. Candidates for the board in- clude Bill Velin, Terry Peterson, Jack Singewald, Rhonda Rowe, Scott ,Nelson, Roger Tadsen, Lance Rackley, Doug Dahlen, Darwin Olson, Joyce Myers, Clem Erdman, Mike McKee and Linda Holman. The public is welcome to attend the program, which will include highlights of the 1987 sports pro- gram. All lifetime and 1987_ an- nual members are eligible to vote for candidates. Only one vote per family is allowed. bowling EAGAN CEDARVALE MIXERS Standings: The Turkeys; The Livets; The 4 Survivors; The Jelly Beans; The Head Hunters; Easy Roll; General Hospital; The Inspirations. 500 Series: B. James 505. 600 Series: B. Henrichs 625; G. James 626; B. Larkin 630. Hot Shots: B. Hart 177; P. Henrichs 189; B. James 175; N. Kennedy 174; D. Larkin 173; S. Lofgren 174; G. Walswick 171; D. Ander- son 225; B. Henrichs 201, 203, 221; G. James 205, 224; Y. LaCroix 219; B. Larkin 226, 237; D. Olson 200; L. Walswick 200, 202. DOMESTIC ENGINEERS Standings: Egg Beaters; Tidy Bowlers; Merry Maids; Cookie Cutters; Pan Handl'rs; Dust Busters; Fresh Starters; Mixers; Hefty Bags; Close Pins; Rolling Pins; Wisks. 500 Series: J. Voith 536; J. Kuntz 510; L. Parks 504; S. Schultz 503. Hot Shots: M. Anderson 176; E. Ashfeld 176; D. Dahlke 187; B. Dwinell 176; J. Kuntz 196; T. Mettling 209; L. Parks 188, 172; S. Schultz 182; K. Stofka 178; J. Voith 213. 34A NOVEMBER 2, 1987 THISWEEK League leaders THE BYRNE eighth and ninth grade boys' Burnsville Athletic Club soccer team won both the league and playoff championships. The team's overall record was 12-1-3, with the only loss coming in the first game. Team members are, from left: front — Jamie Wellman, Troy Snethen, Chris Morris, Damon Briggs, Mike Peak, Jason Schwartz, Bob Doerfler. Back — assistant coach Paul Wood, Matt Holzer, Greg Jorgensen, Mike Dempsey, Boyd Widenman, Ethan Jahnke, Matt Wood and coach Doug Widenman. Not pictured are Drew Arneth, Aaron Brewer and assistant coach Mike Arneth. Perfect performance WITH A 16-0 record, the Vista View -Pond senior division team won the league and playoff championships. The team scored 82 goals and only gave up six. Team mem- bers are, from left: front — Kim Barker, Sheila Roehl, Julie Rohm, Brenda Berger - son, Lisa Knoblach, Kari Hartzberger. Back — coach Cheryl Stuart, Monica Olson, Jessie Karlovich, Nicki Hyde, Becky Schaller, Julie Stuart, Laura Guilday and coach Margaret Roehl. standings APPLE VALLEY Volleyball Standings WOMEN'S B POWER XLAX Golddiggers Assets Kritter's Corral Night Court WOMEN'S C POWER Hot Shots Cyclone Wild Cats Double Hitters Jenelli's MEN'S B POWER Family Frames Letahl Weapon Hair of the Dog Rookies Net Rangers MEN'S C POWER Preferred Plumbing Netters Nelson's #3 Greenstreets Shananigan's CO-REC POWER Dragonsnot Heat 'N Serve Associates Upsetters Spiked Punch Floor Play Simply Awesome Time Out Network WOMEN'S A REC Westwood Sport AV American Legion Valley Pools Spikers Maniacs Short Stuff Von Hanson Go Get Ems Volley Girls Rich Wensmann Construction WOMEN'S B REC GNO PDQ Bumpers 8-1 Lane's #7 7-2 Coldwell Banker 5-4 Jet Setters 2-7 The Golden Girls 2-10 Floorboards WOMEN'S C REC 9-0 On&Offs 6-3 Spikettes 4-8 Opal's Hopefuls 3-6 Court Devils 2-7 Scotties Netters 12-0 CO-REC A REC 8-4 Rich Wensmann Construction 7-5 Awesome Acers 7=5 Meat At Von Hanson's 6-3 Centel 8-1 6-3 4-5 4-8 2-7 10-2 7-2 6-3 1-8 0-9 5-7 The Blizzard 3-6 Fort Dakota 0-9 Misfits 0-9 Greenstreets Netters Dewey, Cheatham & Howe - CO-REC B REC Apple Volleys All American Wrecks TBD's Scrappers Spikers Cheap Thrills Network Power Play Wahlbangers Ole Piper Inn Bill's Lawn Care CO-REC C REC Court Couples Ball Busters Zoo Team II Leinies Supreme Court Six Shooters 10-2 Zoo Team 1 9-3 The Mixed Up 6-6 Jump Starts 6-6 Brian Oaks Folks 5-7 All In 'D Family 0-12 CO-REC D REC Good Timers 9-0 Northwest Rockets 7-2 AV Baptist Church 7-2 Cabin Fever 5-4 High & Dry 10-2 10-2 9-3 9-3 7-5 5-7 3-9 0-12 12-0 11-4 8-4 6-9 5-10 4-11 2-10 4-5 4-5 3-6 3-6 2-7 1-8 8-1 7-2 6-3 5-4 5-4 4-2 3-6 2-7 2-7 2-4 1-5 6-3 8-3 6-6 6-3 4-2 7-5 6-3 5-7 2-7 2-10 2-10 6-3 6-0 3-3 2-7 1-5 Eagan voters soon to head to the polls Voters will go to the polls this Tuesday, Nov. 3, to elect a mayor and two city council members. Below is a list of 14 precinct poll- ing places in Eagan. For more information on registration or voting, call the Eagan Municipal Center at 454-8100. 1. Eagan Fire Station 2, 2980 Lone Oak Rd. 2. Pilot Knob Elementary School, 1436 Lone Oak Rd. 3. Highsite Manor Recreation Building, 1364 Highsite Dr. 4. Cedar Elementary School, 2140 Diffley Rd. 5. Eagan Fire Station 1, 3940 Rahn Rd. 6. Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 4200 Rahn Rd. 7. Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Rd. 8. Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd. 9. Rahn Elementary School, 4424 Sandstone Dr. 10. Christ Lutheran Church, 1930 Diffley Rd. 11. Thomas Lake Elementary School, 4350 Thomas Lake Rd. 12. Easter Lutheran Church, 4200 Pilot Knob Rd. 13. Northview Elementary School, 965 Diffley Rd. 14. Dakota County Western Court Facility, 2030 Cliff Rd. LONE OAK ROAD Z 10 = w Y Icc CLIFF ROAD z z 0 0 0 z 1- 0 —J a. YANKEE DOODLE WESCOTT ROAD DIFFLEY COUNTY PARK i Forum to air on cable TV Cable TV North Central Public Access channel 33 will feature a live "Constituents Forum" Mon- day, Nov. 9 from 7-8 p.m. This program will allow residents of Burnsville and Eagan to call in and ask ques- tions of their elected officials. State representatives Connie Morrison (IR-Burnsville) and Art Seaberg (IR-Eagan) will be par- ticipating. Evelyn Fisher of the Northern Band continued from front "We didn't have to practice too much because we were ready," Greene said. But he did admit do- ing a football routine on a baseball field does have its challenges; however, a short afternoon practice helped calm the nerves. That final practice did more than settle a few nerves; it elicited confidence. More excited than nervous, Buffalow said just before the performance that "when you practice hard, you achieve results." 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It's the experience of prepar- ing for a school -age child and the awakening of memories long dor- mant in the crevasses of my mind. Until recently, my son has been a baby, a toddler, a preschooler. Thoughts of school districts and bus stops were the furthest thing from my mind. In fact, when we sold our last house, potential buyers asked me which school the kids in the neighborhood at- tended. My answer was that I didn't even know where any of the schools were located. Suddenly, I'm interested. Although Ryan won't start school until next fall, I've already checked on bus schedules. I've signed him up for the latchkey program. I've registered him for youth hockey. And I've thought a fetters lot about my own childhood and what it was like for me when I started kindergarten. I vividly remember my excite- ment and the blue dress with the five diagonal buttons that I wore the first day. My mom walked with•me to school to show me the way and my little sister cried because she couldn't go. I remember, too, my teacher, Mrs. Dickenson, rotund grandmother that she was. As the year pro- gressed, I recall my disillusion- ment. I wasn't learning how to read and we were required to take naps. I also was envious of my sister because she was able to watch "Bill and Ben, the Flower- pot Men" on TV before I got home. She sure made it sound great. A friend once told me that when you have kids, you relive your own childhood through them. Since I couldn't remember much about my early years, I didn't find that to be quite true. Until now, that is. Until I had a 5-year- old. Ryan learned to ride his two - wheeler last summer. Teaching him how was easy. I remembered the techniques my parents used when they taught me. Jogging along beside him mile after mile was no problem for my out -of - shape body. It was too important. Anyway, my parents did it for me. Ryan reported one evening recently that his tooth was loose. Wishful thinking, I thought. But, to my surprise, it was loose. I ex- plaind about the tooth fairy to prepare him for the inevitable night in the not -too -distant future. He asked what a fairy looked like. What kind of a mother was I? My own child did not even know what a fairy was. I summoned all my powers of artistry and drew a fairy for him. Now, he's truly enlightened. His birthday party will take place this weekend. I was 5 when I had my first party. I can still remember the names of the kids who came to help me celebrate. Certainly there have been other milestones for my son and there will be many more. But I can't help believing that this one is significant. Letting go of a babyhood and watching a child grow up is an emotional and bit- tersweet experience. I think I'm ready though. I know he is. After all, he's almost 5 years old. Eagan needs change in city leadership To the editor: The citizens of Eagan should recognize that the time has come for a change in our city leader- ship. Vic Ellison offers the pro- mise of this change by providing the city with a mayor who will have fresh ideas, without being burdened by questionable rela- tionships like those that continue to mar our city's image. Dave Gustafson, currently a planning commission member, is running for city council and of- fers this same promise in his ef- fort to be elected as a member to our council. Fresh faces in city hall would be a positive change and help assure that the future conduct of our city government is focused on the common good of all as the pri- EAGAN THISWEEK PUBLISHERS Joseph R. Clay • Daniel H. Clay NEWS EDITOR RoxAnne Kruger ADVERTISING MANAGER John Swennes CLASSIFIED MANAGER Diane Henningsen OFFICE: 1525 E. Highway 13 P.O. Box 1439 Burnsville, Minn., 55337 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday -Friday 894-1111 4'A NOVEMBER 2, 1987 THISWEEK mary objective. I urge the citizens of Eagan to vote for Ellison for mayor and Gustafson for council Nov. 3. JOSEPH CHRISTENSEN Eagan Incumbent's record should get notice To the editor: Eagan residents will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for city officials Tuesday, Nov. 3. I have taken the time to in- vestigate the candidates for the positions of city council. I have found that Jim Smith has a most impressive background. He has a degree in business administra- tion and accounting. He's served on the Eagan City Council for the past 15 years and he's chaired the very important finance commit- tee for the city for the past 10 years. Smith is extremely knowledge- able, conscientious and honest. His past record shows this to be true. His attendance at council meetings should not go unnotic- ed. He has never missed a regular scheduled council meeting in the past 15 years. Cast your ballot to re-elect Smith to the Eagan City Council. CURT and GEORGIA LOEWE Eagan letters Are you MADD enough to attend this meeting? To the editor: What's your opinion of $300 fines for convicted drunk drivers? How about suspended sentences for two, three or four DWIs? How do you react when you read about a repeated offend- er who kills innocent people while driving in a drunken stupor and then gets two days in jail thanks to the plea bargaining process? If these everyday occurrences make you mad enough to want to do something about it, consider sitting in on a MADD (Mothers Aainst Drunk Driving) meeting Monday, Nov. 9. The meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church in West St. Paul and is open to all concerned citi- zens — men and women — from Ramsey, Washington and Dakota counties. This will be a meeting for non-MADD members to ex- plain the goals and purposes of MADD. There is just one way to bring this national tragedy under con- trol. That will happen when enough people get fed up with these mindless, inexcusable drunk driving incidents and decide to fight back. Complacen- cy won't get the job done. G.H. NORSBY Eagan Make Eagan `quality' city To the editor: When I moved to Eagan four years ago, I was filled with energy, pride and wild anticipa- tion. I, like many of Eagan's residents, was a first-time homeowner. I bought without first consulting a zoning map and naively relied on the information supplied by our real estate agent. Soon, the development all around us took off. The freeway was completed, new houses were built on the empty lots in our neighborhood, apartment build- ings went up within sight of our front window and commercial and industrial buildings were breaking ground on a weekly basis. I began to take more interest in the development going on around me. I read the local papers, at- tended some council and plan- ning commission meetings and watched others on cable TV. As I observed, I came to the conclu- sion that- the decisions being made regarding zoning issues did not mirror my own opinions. Eagan is starting to look more like Blaine and less like Eden Prairie. 1 agree with mayoral candidate Vic Ellison that the master plan the city is using is "just a tool." I would go further and say that in my opinion, it is a seriously flaw- ed plan that needs a more futuristic interpretation if Eagan is to right some historical wrongs and move ahead with a pro-' gressive "quality vs. quantity" approach to land use. We moved here to enhance our quality of life and the decisions made in the next few years will greatly impact this as well as the value of our homes. The current mayor and council members were adequate when the major decision facing the city was whether or not to give Pizza Hut a 3.2 beer license. The in- cumbents are wrongfully taking credit for the growth that Eagan has experienced. To be fair, Eagan has grown due to the com- pletion of 35E. It's as simple as that. They should, however, be held accountable for certain facts. Eagan residents still need to travel outside the city to \pur- chase most name -brand goods and services. And our tax dollars are being chewed up in legal fees to fend off the barrage of lawsuits as a result of their decisions. I urge you to join me in voting for a change. Eagan needs it. ED FINLEY Eagan Incumbents have reader's support To the editor: Eagan is a great community in which to live and work. My fam- ily and I have made Eagan our home for the past 20 years. I have watched Eagan grow and become one of the most desir- able communities in which to live, as well as shop and work. Our three elected officials up for re-election are excellent ex- amples of the community and the people that make it tick. I would like to urge the electorate of Eagan to re-elect Ted Wachter and Jim Smith to city council and Bea Blomquist as mayor. ROBERT FERGUSON Eagan Fire victim praises Eagan firefighters To the editor: On Sept. 30 our house was seriously burned. The action of the Eagan Fire Department volunteers was all that saved the structure. Their firefighting methods truly minimized our damage. They covered our belongings with tarps, used only the necessary amounts of water, cut holes only when required, and put the fire down fast. In addition, they treated us with respect and compassion. We're going to rebuild in Eagan. One of the reasons, to a very fire -conscious person, is that the city has a first-class fire department. R.J. LeVESQUE JR. Eagan Five alive THE THIRD grade Eagan boys' soccer team, Eagan V, finished first in their division with a 10-1-1 record. In the BAC-EAA playoff games, they won three games to ad- vance to the championship game against Pond I. After a scoreless regulation game, the teams played four scoreless overtime periods. In the shootout, Chad Larson scored the first goal and Jim Renneberg the game -winning goal, giving the team a 2-1 victory. Team members are, from left: front -- Nicolas Kessler, Ramsey Ansari. Middle -- David Ansari, Ryan Kaufman, Justin Zeise, Chad Larson, Steven Davis, Michael Schrant, Jim Renneberg. Back -- coach Lyle Tollefsrud, Patrick Tollefsrud, Bryan Knipel, Tim O'Neil, Colin Creegan, Jesse Bolduc, Jason Dahlgren and coach John Kessler. Kenney Koty is not pictured. BURNSVILLE SOPHOMORE SOCCER 1987 Superior sophomores THE BURNSVILLE High School sophomore girls' soccer team recently completed its 1987 season with a 12-0 record. The girls posted 89 goals against their oppo- nents and allowed only three in their own net. Members of the team are, from left: front — Kelly Reddy and Amy Merlo. Middle — Julie Dittmer, Shanna Moore, Angela Erhardt, Tina Roy, co -captain Jill Anderson, Amy Nystrom, Betsy Struck and co -captain Maria Berra. Back — Steph Werner, Jill Breon, Trisha Strom, coach John McKisson, Katie Berdan, Hayley Dennison, Chris Bosholm and Maria Polich. BAC news Hockey program has 32 teams The Burnsville hockey program will have 32 teams participating in four divisions. Registration ended Oct. 7. The squirt, pee wee and bantam teams rosters will be put together following the selection of the traveling teams. The mini -mite and mite rosters are being finalized. The players will be contacted by their coach once the rosters are completed. The practice and game schedule is not completed. The three older divisions will start practice in mid -November. The mite divisions will start after completion of their clinic. The season ends Sunday, March 20. Those interested in coaching, but who do not have a participant in the program, are asked to call the division directors: Jeff Conklin, mini -mites, 890-1613; Mike Fiola, mites, 890-6472; Jeff Conradi, squirts, 894-3603; and Tom Hutter, pee wees and bantams, 894-1586. Think About What It Costs Not To Give. Without your contributions to the United Way, a lot of needy people will go on needing. And that costs all of us. EN The UnitedWay If you don't give,who will? volleyball AV Eagles defeat Kennedy Eagles In three straight sets, the Apple Valley Eagles defeated Bloom- ington Kennedy to take the Lake Red Conference Championship. In the match, Eagles against Eagles, the Apple Valley girls' volleyball team played strong ball to win with set scores of 15-9, 15-9, 15-7. Head coach for the Apple Valley team Walt Weaver admit- ted the match was not a sweep but it wasn't a breeze either as Bloomington Kennedy drove the Apple Valley Eagles to the mercy of its strong spinning serves. Weaver said the team did the best it could despite the fact everything didn't go its way. "It wasn't one of our strongest matches," he said noting he didn't want to take anything away from Bloomington Ken- nedy's performance. Parents' night and the Min- nesota Twins' celebrations distracted some concentration from the match, but the team held together when it was needed. "They were very tough when they had to be," he said. Bloomington Kennedy's strong serves gave the team its venom to challenge the Eagles. "They had some tough serves," Weaver said. "Some were the toughest serves our team has seen." He added that the Bloom- ington Kennedy Eagles fought hard and that they wanted to win the championship just as much as the Apple Valley team members did. The championship was a team effort according to Weaver. "We are working hard on balancing our attack. Everyone played as well as they could to win the match." The Apple Valley Eagles girls' volleyball team finished the season play at 7-0 before heading into regional playoffs this week. gymnastics TAGS team is second, four to compete at state Thompson Academy of Gym- nastics (TAGS) IIIC team took second place in the first state qualifier meet of the year Oct. 19 at Orono Middle School. Holly Kiecker, Kristin Martin and Jenni Stafford, all of Burns- ville, and Jill Stordahl, Shakopee, reached the qualifying score of 30.0 and will compete in the state meet in December. In the 9-11 age group, Kami Johnson, Lakeville, placed loth on bars. Nancy Espander, Burns- ville, placed ninth on vault. Tessa Westbrook, Eagan, placed seventh on vault and loth on beam. Michelle Phillips, Burns- tkto`• ville, placed fifth on bars and loth all-around. Bev Kline, Eagan, placed fourth on vault and sixth all-around. In the 12-14 age group, Stordahl placed eighth on beam. Kelly Bandow, Burnsville, placed fifth on floor and loth on beam. Staf- ford placed fifth on beam and eighth all-around. Martin placed first on bars, seventh on beam and third all-around. Kiecker placed sixth on vault and beam, and second on bars and all- around. The girls have another quali- fier Nov. 8. It is being hosted by the Edina Gymnastics Associa- tion. 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Burnsville, 31 Eden Prairie, 18 The Burnsville Braves football team was relentless in its attack over Eden Prairie Eagles as the Braves pulled off a Saturday, Oct. 24 victory in the second round. Eden Prairie racked up the first points taking in a two -yard run followed by a successful kick. Sophomore halfback David Keenan dug into the field taking the ball 24 yards into the endzone. Senior halfback Jeff Dirkers car- ried in another run to pull ahead the of the Braves by one point. The second quarter was Burn- sville's. Brad Hendrickson, senior, pulled in a 16-yard run with an extra point by Brad Ringer. Burnsville snagged another seven points when Hen- drickson received a 30-yard pass from quarterback Patrick Daugherty and a good kick by Ringer. Eden Prairie's effort consisted only of a field goal in the second quarter to take the Braves to the locker room with a 22-10 lead. Third quarter was scoreless on both teams. In the fourth quarter, Daugher- ty rushed from the one -yard line to score six points and a good kick by Ringer. Senior Dan Dahl snat- ched a Daugherty seven -yard pass to pull in another seven points with Ringer's kick. Eden Prairie. Eagles were valiant as they charged offen- sively completing the drive on a three -yard run followed by a two - point conversion. Apple Valley, 31 Austin Pacelli, 11 In Section I playoffs, Apple Valley Eagles flew over the Austin Pacelli Shamrocks in the first round of playoffs In the. Saturday, Oct. 24 game. Apple Valley coach Paul Miller said the game was a good opening round. "We were relatively pleased with the outcome," he said. Miller said the Eagles have to be more consistent and eliminate mistakes. "You have to jump on an oppor- tunity to score and cash in on it," he said. "You have to do the little things right." The seven-year coach com- mended the special team members field goal kicker Rob Frerk and punter junior Brian Davidson. Miller said defensive back Steve Johnson had some "excep- tional plays" while Mike Thomas moved the ball well on punt returns to put the Eagles into good field position. Rosemount, 19 Owatonna, 14 The Rosemount Irish had a nail-biting game on Friday, Oct. 23 against the Owatonna Indians with a fourth quarter rally to clinch the game 19-14. Coach Bob Sadek said Rose- mount knew Owatonna had a good team. "The way we won the game makes us feel good," Sadek said. "The kids hung in there and didn't give up and we ended up on top, fortunately. Senior fullback Jim Hedlund was the game's scoring name as he jutted the ball into the endzone on a five -yard run to give the Irish the first chomp at the scor- ing game. Trent Eigher kicked the extra point. Owatonna gathered two con- secutive scoring drives on a six- yard run and a seven -yard run backed by two good field goals. Hedlund carried in a successful nine -yard run. An attempted two - point conversion failed. Another fourth quarter carry by Hedlund secured the win with 1:12 remain- ing in the game. With 20 carries, Hedlund finish- ed with 111 yards. Rosemount quarterback Dan Schultz, senior, completed 11 passes out of 22 attempts for a total of 192 yards. The Irish total- ed 323 yards, 117 yards devoted to ground work and 206 yards gathered in the air. Owatonna In- dians had a total of 305 yards. Sadek said the team had dif- ficulties containing the Owatonna quarterback. A tense term was in the fourth quarter as the Owatonna Indians had driven to the Irish 35-yard line before the ball was returned to the Irish. Sadek said a 50-yard run by junior halfback Scott French laid the groundwork for Hediund's final scoring run. Defensively, Paul Moore and Dan McNamara worked together to snuff the Indians on their final fourth down with four yards to go. Farmington, 35 Holy Angels, 20 For the Farmington Tigers, the Oct. 24 victory over Holy Angels Academy was a tough -hitting game that ended in a heavenly win in the fourth quarter. Matt Walter and Marty Stang stung the Angels with their scor- ing attacks. First quarter scoring was started by a sweeping 80-yard pass and good kick by the Angels. Farmington picked up the ball and finished it with an eight -yard run by Walters and an extra point kick by David Frank. Again in the second quarter, Walter drove the ball 11 yards in- to the endzone. The extra point was missed. The Angels glided in a five -yard run, but also missed the extra point. With the ease of Stang's throwing arm, Jim Pietsch caught an 82-yard pass to boost the halftime score to 20-13 with Frank's bonus kick. Out of the locker room, the Ho- ly Angels tied the game with a 12-yard run and a successful kick. The Tigers were relentless gathering a 27-yard run by Stang and Frank's point and then an eight -point play from a Stang one -yard run and a completed two -point conversion from Stang to Eric Wicktor. A clincher for the game though came from T.J. Hewett's 60-yard interception return which set up the last Stang offensive play. The Tigers snagged three other interceptions with Chad Hanson pulling one down in the endzone, Frank clinging to one on the five - yard line, and Chris Cook cauterizing the Tiger lead before the half by grabbing the football during Angel possession. Stang completed eight passes out of 18 attempts for 167 total yards including two touchdowns and the touchdown pass to Pietsch. Stang grounded 59 yards in 16 carries. Walter garnered two touch- downs and carried the ball 21 times for 94 yards. The Tigers collected 389 yards, 167 yards used in the passing game and 222 yards in the rushing game. The Angels pulled in 416 yards during the game. "They made marches and wouldn't finish it," said Gary Burr, Farmington assistant coach. Burr commended defensive tackle Curt Rudolph who despite being ill went into the game the second half to be involved in 17 tackle plays to lead the Tiger defensive team. Joe Dimmen, a senior, participated in 10 tackle plays during the game. Lakeville, 40 Stewartville, 0 The Lakeville Panthers pounc- ed Stewartville in quarter final play on Tuesday, Oct. 27 40-0 to move into the second round of Class A playoffs. Next game time is Saturday, Oct. 31 against Prior Lake in Lakeville at 1:30 p.m. For head coach Larry Thomp- son, the game provided an oppor- tunity for the entire team to see playing time. Todd Dwire grabbed the first of six successful scoring attempts. Exchange student Lars Hennig booted the extra point. Cornerback, John Guentzel, reached for his first interception in the first quarter and followed it with a 28-yard catch in the end - zone thrown by quarterback Jay boyssoccer Eagles win Johnson. Hennig sunk the extra point. In the second quarter, Lance Wolkow received a 10-yard pass from Johnson to add another six points to the scoreboard. The ex- tra point kick went wide. Guentzel sucked down another Stewartville ball setting up a 13-yard scoring run by John Burns and an extra point by Hen- nig. On a one -yard run, Olson bumped the score to 35-0 and Hen- nig tapped in one more point. Olson clinched his hands to a 70-yard pass from Johnson to end the scoring for the Panthers. Thompson said the Panthers had 298 yards in the first half compared to Stewartville's 97 yards for the game. Hennig has strengthened the kicking game for the Panthers, a weakness Thompson said needed improving. Thompson commended the se- cond string teams for playing the game the second half. The defen- sive team played aggressively and didn't allow Stewartville to score which was a credit to them, according to Thompson. Photo by Eugene Clay APPLE VALLEY High School Eagles Dan Beech (24) and Corey Cook (17) and Burnsville High School Brave Dan Houck (26) keep their eyes on the ball during the Oct. 27 playoff game. The Eagles won the game by a score of 3-2 in overtime. BEA BLOMQUIST Richard Barone • Becky Schilling Michele Doroshow Cara Jean Barone Corrine Kodelka Jim Marshall Linda Marshall Ethel Otteson Barb Prettyman Matt Prettyman Carmen Sullivan Gary Starkman Theresa Starkman Pat Neppl Ed Neppl Jan Kneer Doug Hoffart Mary Hoffart Marriane Sampson Diane Waldeland Rick Waldeland Duane Baron Connie Hammerstad Virgil Hammerstad Jackie Rask Margaret Phillips Timothy Phillips John Rask Jr. Mike Rask Dave Banazeuski John Rask Pat Rask Sue Borgersen Mike Hlton Greg Wilson Kelly Wilson Carl Clausmore Michael Corazzo Debbie Corazzo Richard Mobroten Buffy Mobroten Howard Johnson Lynne Johnson David Eckel Connie Eckel Steve Felber Debbie Felber Dan Osborn Cheri Osborn Alan Menning Laura Menning Dennis Gyolai Larry Hvinden Ginny Hvinden are!) 6nclorse Igor Ogice of %Fr RIR &Drag gla u. Judy Gyolai Mitch Josephson Jolene Josephson John McElligott Ria McElligott Bruce Pastorius Kevlyn Pastorius David Schmeiser Delores Schmeiser Tom Martens Cheryl Martens David Post Mavis Post Diane Pervin Tania Doroshow Tom McManus Joan McManus Bradley Ewald Calleigh Ewald Scott Wilson Olivia Wilson Victor Nelson Jerry Thomas Carol Thomas Leo Van Dyke Lois Van Dyke William Lampe Irma Lampe John St. Peter Hope Rothlisberger John Kaysen Janet Kaysen Dick Hanson Sharon Hanson Bob Saleck Margaret Woods Phil Gjevre Jane Gjevre Gene Abramson Marlene Abramson Gordon Tibbs Bev Tibbs Dave Koehn Rodney Schaumburg Betty Schaumburg Pat Hazel Kim Hazel Jeff Luke Art Hendricks Margaret Hendricks Edward Dzielsky Shirley Dzielsky Don Bjorklund Laurie Bjorklund of &tgan A-6lec*wn o Doris Wilkins Victor Twaddell David Hoffman Nancy Twaddell Suzanne Hoffman Pat Mullen John Ruhland Florence Mullen Mary Beth Ruhland Corinne Diffley Diana Butler Armand Laurent Joe Krisnik " Carol Laurent Yvonne Krisnik Bruce Hebel Glenn Hintz Barbara Hebel Mickiel Fedde Rebecca Woods Betty Fedde William Sampson Barry Tilley Karen Flood Marge Tilley Len Simon Dave Perrier Margaret Simon Pat Perrier Paul Uselman Dick Carroll Joan Uselman Martha Carroll Randy Kvittem Elaine Jones Pat Kvittem Mike Wold Joe Harrison Pam Wold Betty Harrison Russ Thurston Jon Moreland Carolyn Thurston Chris Moreland Emily Hanson Joe Kellner Norm Berg Mary Kellner Char Berg John Motzoll Carol Fuchs Judy Motzoll Gary Fuchs Colleen Rippler Otto Rasmussen Ken Nippier Joyce Rasmussen Bob Swenson Jon Berquist Mary Jane Swenson Janet Berquist Don Rossini Roger Lee Mary Jo Rossini Ruby Lee Tom Monahan Ray Hauslanden Mary Monahan Nancy Hauslanden Roger Olson William Rydrych Shirley Olson Carol Rydrych Barry Gisslen Patricia Diffley Jan Gisslen Gordon Huisentruit Betty Bassett Loren Spande Jim Johnson Joyce Spande Bill Flocchini Don Prettyman Linda Flocchini Kay Prettyman Margaret Schreiner Bill Ed on Mrs. Hans Olsen Pat Dahlgaard Gerald Braun Robert Bratland Dee Dee Braun Marian Bratland Roger Martin Ron Miller Mary Lou Martin Barbara Miller Ron Boris Mark Simpson Marlene Boris Dawn Simpson Charles Olson Diane Kafka-Annis Sue Olson Jeff Conrad Warren Peterson Kathy Brost Jean Peterson Lorie Duerschmidt Mike Thomas Joe Krisnik Sue Krisnik Mary Winchester Bill Winchester Chuck Lundquist Stella Lundquist Bob Ferguson Karen Ferguson Bob Porter Lois Porter Paul Johnson Millie Johnson Joseph Russell Ray Pascoe Judy Pascoe Paul Maloney Carole Maloney George Traynor Vianne Traynor Mark Hauslander Karen Hauslander Paul Connolly John McCarthy Lee Ann McCarthy Butch Siedshlag Luella Siedschlag Dean Hammel Nancy Hammel Mike Smith Linda Smith Fred -Iauenstein Helen Hauenstein Deidre Richards Carol- Dozois Ed Dozois Tom Ketcham Shelley Ketcham Emmett Mackensie Pauline Mackensie LaDonna Wharm Mike Peterson Joleen Peterson Doug Berge Kristy Berge Bob Peterson Marlys Peterson Norm Mundahl Judy Mundahl Henry Braun Mona Braun Dick Ouren Dee Dee Ouren And the list coup continue at length .. . (We apologize for the many names we were unable to print and appreciate all of your support. RE-ELECT MAYOR BEA BLOMQUIST VOTE NOVEMBER 3 PAID ADVERTISEMENT: Prepared and paid tor at regular advertising rates by The Blomquist Voluntqer Committee, Doris Wilkins, 4225 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122. 32A, NOVEMBER 2„ 19$7 THI$WlEK. 1H1SW,EEK Wastewater sludge handling is focus of study Wastewater sludge will be the subject of a comprehensive study authorized last week by the Metropolitan Waste Control Com- mission (MWCC). ' The study will focus on how best to manage sludge generated at MWCC's wastewater treat- ment plants in Chaska, Eagan and Shakopee. The plants serve those three communities plus others, including Burnsville and parts of Apple Valley and Inver Grove Heights. The three plants produce 44 tons of sludge daily. Sludge is one PA1 of the residual solids, or residue, left over after sewage is treated. Currently, the sludge is in- cinerated at the Seneca Plant in Eagan. But changing technology and increasingly stringent federal and state regulations make it prudent to conduct a N Recurring Headaches • Back and Leg Pain • Neck, Shoulder and Arm Pain • Numbness in Hands, Arms or Feet • Loss of Sleep • Low Energy • Dizziness • Recurring Backaches. EE SPIN AL AM �y EX S oN EWEEI R 1HRE ,�i91s' F� OFFER ENDS'")11 DRUGS ARE NOT THE ANSWER. GET SOME REAL ANSWERS NOW! CALL TODAY (431-7000) RUSOFF CHIROPRACTIC CENTER 7707 149th ST. W. APPLE VALLEY On PnnAve.Redwood e or.kAe. inthe Building next to Big Apple Mall) comprehensive study of the -alter- natives to incineration, according to Louis Breimhurst, MWCC chief administrator. Several cities, including Denver and Philadelphia, have placed emphasis on composting and other technologies that weren't in use when MWCC's cur- rent plan for handling sludge was developed 10 years ago. MWCC advertised nationally and received eight responses from consulting firms for a com- prehensive residual solids management study (RSM). Four were asked to submit detailed proposals to the RSM consultant selection committee, which con- sisted of three members of MWCC's board of commissioners and three staff members. The committee unanimously recommended that Black & Veatch, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., be awarded the con- tract. The study is expected to take 14 months and cost $435,000. It will proceed in two phases. In the first phase, the consul- tant will review all the possibilities for processing and disposal of the sludge produced at the three plants. This will include the current method of incinera- tion and other technologies such as composting of sludge and co - composting sludge with municipal solid waste. In composting, nature is allow- ed to take its course through decay of organic material as it mixes with oxygen. In com- posting, other materials such as leaves tree trimmings rimmin s and shredded paper may be combin- ed with sludge. In addition to these processes, application of conditioned sludge to agricultural land will be studied. In the second phase, the consul- tant will narrow the list to several of the phase one alternatives. These will be developed in detail so that costs of implementation can be compared. Economic factors won't be the only consideration in adopting a sludge disposal plan, said MWCC special projects manager Harry Grounds. Environmental and social aspects of any proposal will be important also. Any plan recommended to MWCC's board of commissioners for adoption is expected to handle sludge disposal at the three plants through the year 2010. County land atlas available for sale Copies of the "Dakota County Minnesota Land Atlas and Plat Book" are available for purchase through the Dakota County treasurer's department. The books are $8. For informa- tion or to place an order, call An- nette at 438-4362. MADD meeting is set for Nov. 9 Mothers Against Drunk Driv- ing (MADD) will meet Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 S. Robert St., West St. Paul. Men and women who wish to learn more about the goals and programs rams of MADD are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Eagan resident for 22 years ...1 know the city. Secondary teacher and administrator for 10 years ....1 am sensitive to our educational needs. Commercial real estate development 10 years.... 1 understand how growth and develop- ment can be in the best interests of Eagan residents. VOTE NOVEMBER 3rd Council ® Dave Gustafson Mayor Vic Ellison Eagan City Council (Prepared and paid for by the Gustafson for Council Volunteer Committee, 4077 Diamond Dr., Eagan, 55122) r 6A NOVEMBER 2. 1987 DAVE GUSTAFSON FOR CITY COUNCIL Dear Eagan Neighbor: I am running for a position on the Eagan City Council. I am com- mitted to working for what is right for Eagan. Let me share with you what I see wrong in Eagan and how that can be changed. WHAT IS WRONG IN EAGAN? LAWSUITS - In recent years I am aware of at least six law suits filed against the City of Eagan over land use issues. Eagan has lost four of these suits, two are pending - and a seventh has been threatened. Huge amounts of our tax dollars are being paid out to defend these suits, while the substantial tax income we should receive from development on this land is not being paid to Eagan. I believe some of these law suits resulted from rude and unfair treatment on the part of some Councilmembers toward developers. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - Mr. Bob Hoffman is a well-known attorney and developer. Eagan has hired the Hoffman law firm to defend Eagan in a land use law suit. Hoffman development is pro- posing a controversial commercial development at Cliff and Rahn roads. It is wrong for our City Council to allow this conflict of in- terest to exist. A "DEAD" COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN - Our present Coun- cil treats the Comprehensive Guide Plan as "carved in granite" with little or no need for updating or flexibility. The recent updating of the Guide Plan did not significantly change the thinking or planning of fifteen years ago. However, Eagan has changed enormously in re- cent years. Our present Council is living too much in the past. WHAT IS RIGHT FOR EAGAN? NEW LEADERSHIP on our City Council who will treat all who ap- pear before them fairly and courteously. CANDID DISCLOSURE and COMMON SENSE decisions to eliminate conflicts of interest. A living, FLEXIBLE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN used as -a tool to provide what is best for Eagan. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT located away from residential streets, schools and parks. More QUALITY SINGLE FAMILY HOMES and FEWER APARTMENTS. A FULL -SERVICE COMMUNITY CENTER containing an ice arena, swimming pool and other facilities. WORKING FOR WHAT IS BEST FOR EAGAN a v L courts COUNTY COURT DIVISION 5 Names are listed as they appear on the court dockets. No addresses are given. JUDGE GOERGE H. HOEY, PRESIDING JUNE 16 Donald W. Lund. Blood alcohol content (BAC) over .10%. $200 and 30 days. Days sus- pended. $20 surcharge. Complete Fairview- Southdale program; no alcohol or driver's license type violations. DWI dismissed. Catalyst Properties Inc. Failure to install sprinkler system properly. Jury trial. Michael H. Otten. Fifth -degree assault. Jury trial. Renee J. Chaplin. Theft. 90 days. 83 sus- pended. No new theft charges. Ruth A. Cathrum. Theft. Jury trial. Keith Douglas -Ray Travers. DUI. Jury trial. James E. Haedtke. Careless driving dis- missed. Hit and run. $100. $10 surcharge. Charles E. Lambert. Log not current. $50. $5 surcharge. James J. Harley. Speeding/DAS. Jury trial. Michael R. Whitelaw. Parking in fire lane. $20. • Mark A. Lazarchic. Speeding violation. No appearance; certify and suspend license until fine is paid. Richard L. Gaida. Disobey semaphore. No appearance; certify and suspend license un- til fine is paid. David B. Duchsherer. Open bottle. Jury trial. William R. Baack. BAC over .10%. $150 and 30 days. Attend DWI Clinic at Ridges; no alcohol or driver's license type violations. DWI dismissed. JUDGE MICHAEL A. YOUNG, PRESIDING JUNE 17 Steven M. Hanson. BAC over .10% $ 700 and 90 days. $700 and days suspended. Enter and complete treatment program at River Ridge; follow all aftercare; remain law- abiding for one year. DUI and BAC over .10% within two hours dismissed. Vivian Dotson. Issue worthless check. No appearance; warrant. Gregory D. Busch. Driving off roadway in park. $40. $4 surcharge. Earl Holmes II. Theft. No appearance; warrant. Timothy A. Clough. Theft. $50. Remain law-abiding. Michael H. Roth. Theft. $50. $5 surcharge. Darin R. Baumgard. Theft. No appear- ance; pPear- ance; summons. Marilyn J. Sheets. Theft. No appearance; summons. Lisa M. Greening. Theft. $50. Ronald J. Meyers. Trespassing. $50. Kelly D. Mull. Damage to property. $50. Joseph Atterberry. Fishing without a license. No appearance; summons. Herman L. Flowers. Fishing without a license. No appearance; summons. Alan S. Jorgensen. No insurance. $700 and 90 days. $600 and days suspended. $10 sur- charge. Make restitution; remain law- abiding. Brian L. Rosenthel. Driving after revoca- tion (DAR). 90 days. Days suspended. Com- plete 25 hours community work service; re- main law-abiding for one year. Thomas P. Mussehl. Speeding violation. No appearance. Keith P. Ostgard. Motorcycle instruction permit violation. $40. $4 surcharge. Deanna L. Hams. Speeding violation. $50. $5 surcharge. Mark C. Engelkine. Driver allow open bot- tle. $60. $6 surcharge. Michael T. Hedman. Careless driving. $700 and 90 days. $700 and days suspended. Make restitution; complete 20 hours of community work service; remain law-abiding for one year. Joel D. Porter. Speeding violation. No ap- pearance; summons. Cory L. Johnson. Driving after suspension (DAS) dismissed. Tyrone D. Williams. Failure to yield right- of-way. $700. $600 suspended. $10 surcharge. Make restitution; remain law-abiding. Daniel D. Roush. DAS. No appearance; summons. Kyhl E. Kissinger. Careless driving amended to misdemeanor speeding. $60. $6 surcharge. Wade E. Whear. Careless driving. $60. $6 surcharge. Jody L. Schrader. No proof of insurance dismissed. Mark T. Ruona. Disobey semaphore. No appearance; certify and suspend license. Louis A. Gorden. No driver's license. No appearance; warrant. Christopher L. Duoos. Speeding/DAS. No appearance; summons. Darrin D. Williamschen. Speeding. $80. $8 surcharge. Tony L. Orteiz. Assault. $700 and 90 days. 80 days suspended. No contact with victim; remain law-abiding. Gary Notermann. Issue worthless check. $50. $5 surcharge. Johnathan R. Needham. Display another driver's license. Forfeit bail for fine. Patrick J. Branson. Parking violation. $20. Wayne A. Curry. Unsafe equipment. $20. $2 surcharge. Failure to obtain a Minnesota driver's license. $30. $3 surcharge. Expired registration. $20. $2 surcharge. Christopher D. Dettinger. Stop sign viola tion. Court trial. Michael J. Sodomka. Stop sign violation. $40. $4 surcharge. Joseph L. Kelly. No current registration displayed. $40. $4 surcharge. No Minnesota registration displayed. L.Morland. gross weight Williamo land Over 0 g g dismissed. Over two axle bridge weight. $100. $10 surcharge. John Answorth. Littering. $60. $6 sur- charge. Deborah A. Barhorst. Speeding violation. $40. $4 surcharge. Mark A. Sukow. Speeding violation. Court trial. Kevin J. Lattery. Speeding violation. $30. $3 surcharge. Dawn M. Froom. Issue worthless check. $60.97 restitution. David A. Cruden. 64/55. $40. $4 surcharge. Sean P. Quinn. Careless driving. $150. $15 surcharge. Richard T. Carraher. Speeding violation. $40. $4 surcharge. DUI dismissed. BAC over .10%. $700 and 90 days. $700 and days sus- pended. Complete 30 hours of community work service; evaluation at Ridges; attend AA and report; remain law-abiding. James D. Howe. Careless driving. $550 and 90 days. $350 and days suspended. $15 sur- charge. Remain law-abiding. Orrin G. Haugen. Speeding. No appear- ance: certify and suspend license. James G. Rose. Speeding. No appearance; summons. Richard D. Randolph. Leaving the scene of property damage accident/reckless driver/ DAS. No appearance; formal complaint and warrant. Kimberly J. Pichner. Speeding violation. $70. $7 surcharge. Mark A. Christiansen. Careless driving. $700 and 90 days. $600 and days suspended. $70 surcharge. Remain law-abiding. Theodore L. Copeland. DAS. $50. $5 sur- charge. Mark A. Grindols. Over center line. $50. $5 surcharge. Mark A. Hoskins. No driver's license in possession dismissed. Dennis S. Leslie. Over tandem axle weight. $50. $5 surcharge. JUDGE EUGENE ATKINS, PRESIDING JUNE 17 Duane M. LaChapelle. BAC over .10%. $200 and 30 days. Days suspended. Speeding and DWI dismissed. Remain law-abiding; St. John's evaluation and successfully com- plete program; no driving without a license; no same or similar offenses. Valintina Brent. Contributing to delin- quency. Jury trial. Thomas C. Bowersox. Solicit without a permit. No appearance; warrant. Todd E. Kjome. Disorderly conduct. Jury trial. Carmen M. Kjome. Di sorderly (sorderly conduct. Jury trial. Kathleen Y. Laska. Issue worthless check. Continue six months for dismissal. No same or similar offenses for six months; $50 to the food shelf within 30 days. Christine L. Spencer. Fifth -degree assault. Jury trial. Robert O. Byrd. Fifth -degree y th agree assault amended to public nuisance. $40. $4 sur- charge. Richard D. Pe Zem el. Open bottle driver)/ P no insurance/vehicle with false tabs/late in- struction permit violation. No appearance; warrant. Noel R. Hartley. Disobey stop sign viola- tion. $50. $5 surcharge. Richard L. Graves. Speeding violation. $50. $5 surcharge. Karen A. Groff. School bus arm violation. Jury trial. Anthony F. Beyan. No insurance. No ap- pearance; warrant. Steven J. Koniszozuk. Speeding amended to public nuisance. $100. $10 surcharge. JUDGE GERALD W. KALINA, PRESIDING JUNE 18 Michael R. Taylor. BAC over .10%. $300 and 30 days. Days suspended. $30 surcharge. DUI and speeding violation dismissed. No similar violations for one year; attend DWI clinic at Fairview. Cindy E. Kling. DUI amended to careless driving. $300 and 30 days. Days suspended. $30 surcharge. Speeding/over center Tine/ BAC over .10% within two hours. All dismiss- ed. May perform 60 hours of community work service in lieu of fine; no similar viola- tions; attend Washington County Adult In- sight Program. James B. Denning. BAC over .10% $300 and 30 days. Days suspended. $30 surcharge. DUI and BAC over .10% within two hours dis- missed. Attend DWI Clinic Safety Seminar; no similar violations for one year. Dennis G. Kopinski. Driving a motorcycle on trails not designated for motorcycle traf- fic. No appearance; warrant. Brenda L. Wibbens. Assault. $50. $5 sur- charge. Daniel R. Osmera. Issue worthless check. No appearance; warrant. Christine L. Smith. Issue worthless check. No appearance; warrant. Randy G. Westby. Issue worthless check. No appearance; warrant. Mark A. Timpany. Issue worthless check. $100. $50 suspended. $5 surcharge. Tina R. Mathison. Issue worthless check. No appearance; warrant. Keith M. Johnson. Issue worthless check (2). No appearance; warrant. Jeffrey S. Zitterow. Unlicensed motor vehicle. No appearance; formal complaint and warrant. Karin M. Sandra. Issue worthless check. No appearance; formal complaint and war- rant. Keith B. Koosman. Issue worthless check. No appearance; formal complaint and war- rant. Ronald. S. Anderson.. Issue worthless check. No appearance; formal complaint and warrant. Lydia C. Vruno. Issue worthless check (2). No appearance; formal complaint and war- rant. Tanya L. Leibel. Use another's driver's license dismissed. Shawn M. Alessum. Issue worthless check. $80. $4 surcharge. Victoria D. Weborg. Issue worthless check. No appearance; summons. Jeffrey T. Vetruba. School bus stop arm violation. No appearance; summons. Rod E. Sizemore. DAR. $100. Speeding dis- missed. Charles M. Brown. DAS. No appearance; summons. Daniel R. Gomez. No insurance. $60. $6 surcharge. Randal D. Jacobson. Disobey semaphore/ no insurance/DAR. No appearance: sum- mons. Kathleen D. Korman. Expired registra- tion/no insurance. No appearance; sum- mons. James H. Hatz. DAS. No appearance; summons. Tod A. Bruestle. Over center line dismiss- ed. Maurice A. Jones. Speeding. No appear- ance; summons. Joel N. Varela. Speeding dismissed. DAR. $100. $10 surcharge. Stephen L. Shemanek. Speeding/DAS. No appearance; summons. John D. Tahja. Wrong class driver's license. No appearance: certify and suspend license until fine is paid. Marcus T. Lanton. DAR. No appearance; certified conviction. Gary J. Weiss. DAS/display suspended license. No appearance; warrant. Richard R. Larson. DAR. No appearance. Mark R. Russell. 40/30. $40. $4 surcharge. Michael A. Mach. Driving around barri- cades amended to public nuisance. $60. $6 surcharge. John C. Campion. Allowing dog at large. $50. $5 surcharge.. Mark C. Hoffman. Speeding. $40. $4 sur- charge. • Tina M. Jorgensen. Speeding. $40. $4 sur- charge. Steven P. Sroboda. Speeding. $40. $4 sur- charge. Bradley S. McCloud. No current registra- tion displayed. $20. $2 surcharge. Jeffrey J. Daub. Driving motorcycle in area closed Tor the season. $30. $3 surcharge. Kathleen D. Sterns. Speeding violation. $40. $4 surcharge. Lynn M. Spencer. 65/55. $40. $4 surcharge. Scott M. Baker. Littering. $30. $3 sur- charge. Timothy A. Lloyd. No motorcycle endorse- ment. $30. $3 surcharge. Bert M. Thompson. 64/55. $40. $4 sur- charge. Daniel P. Peterson. BAC over .10%. $300 and 30 days. Days suspended. No similar violations; follow all aftercare. BAC over .10% within two hours and DWI dismissed. David C. Peltzer. Criminal damage to pro- perty. $50. Keith A. Joyce. Possession and consump- tion of intoxicating liquor dismissed. Kellie L. Hubbard. Issue worthless check. $50. $5 surcharge. Mitchel D. Anderson. Issue worthless check. $40. $4 surcharge. Keith A. Joyce. Possession of intoxicating liquor in city park. $50. $5 surcharge. Troy D. Ordorff. Possession of alcohol in city park. $30. $3 surcharge. Kenneth J. Putnam. Possession of alcohol in city p$40. $4 surcharge. surchar e. Thurman Brown Jr. No insurance amend- ed to public nuisance. $40. $4 surcharge. Charles M. Baker. DAS. No appearance; warrant. Timothy J. Patterson. Speeding. $30. $3 surcharge. No current registration dismiss- ed. Kristen R. Koentopf. Driving without headlights. $30. $3 surcharge. Scott R. Martinson. DAR. $100. $10 sur- charge. Leroy L. Plante. Hit and run as petty mis- demeanor. $40. Cameron W. Zimmerman. Speeding. No driver's license. No appearance; summons. Wayne M. Opitz. Speeding. No appear- ance; certify and suspend license until $55 fine is paid. Mark A. Usselman. Reckless driving. $200. $20 surcharge. Joan L. Siewert. Speeding. No appear- ance; summons. Shan J. Lyndl. Driver's license not in possession. $10. $1 surcharge. Debra A. Thompson. Speeding violation. $40. $4 surcharge. JUDGE GEORGE H. HOEY, PRESIDING JUNE 23 Kevin J. Dullinger. DWI amended to reck- less driving. $150 and 30 days. Days suspend- ed. $15 surcharge. No alcohol or driver's license type violations. Jodene A. Wartman. DUI. Jury trial. Kevin R. Bauer. BAC over .10%. $200 and 90 days. 84 days suspended. Complete out- patient program; follow aftercare; no alcohol or driver's license type violations. DWI dismissed. Robert A. Price. Speeding. Jury trial. Gregory A. Davis. Order for protection violation/DAR/no insurance/displaying another vehicle's plates. No appearance; warrant. Wendi M. Hylland. DUI. Jury trial. Paul R. Gable. Fifth -degree assault/litter- ing. Jury trial. Allen R. Olson. Possession of small amount of marijuana dismissed. Open bottle (driver) amended to public nuisance. $60. $6 surcharge. Derrick J. Roy. No insurance. $60. $6 sur- charge. False information to officer. $200 and 90 days. 80 days suspended. DAR dis- missed. Ramona I. Advani. Speeding. $50. $5 sur- charge. Michael H. Giles. Speeding. $40. $4 sur- charge. Joseph P. Ketelboeter. Driving over the center line. $40. $4 surcharge. Robert J. Dudley. Speeding. $40. $4 sur- charge. Kathi J. Winkels. Speeding. $40. $4 sur- charge. Kenneth R. Gray. Speeding. $40. $4 sur- charge. JUNE 24 Norman V. Buck. BAC over .10%. $300 and 30 days. $100 and days suspended. $20 sur- charge. Attend Chemical Awareness through FamilyFocus. DWI dismissed. 0 Wesley Wray.days. DWI. 90 da s. 65 days suspended. No alcohol or driver's license violations for one year. Hit and run dismiss- ed. DAR dismissed. Jacklyn I. Veronikas. DUI. $300 and 30 days. $100 and days suspended. Attend Fair- view DWI Clinic; follow all aftercare as recommended; no DAR, DAS or driving without driver's license; no alcohol -related driver's offenses for one year. BAC over .10%/BAC over .10%, within two hours/open bottle/failure to change address within 30 days/possession of drug paraphernalia. All dismissed. Tammy S. Clapp. Issue worthless check. No appearance; warrant. Tami L. Lang. Issue worthless check. No appearance; warrant. Mimi Nachman. Issue worthless check. $100 and 10 days. Days suspended. $10 sur- charge. No new bad check charges for one year. Darin S. Marcinlak. Issue worthless check. No appearance; warrant. David E. Klicka. Fifth -degree assault. Stay imposition of sentence for one year. Evaluation at Dakota Mental Health Clinic and follow recommendations: no further assault charges. Troy A. Schulte. Theft. $20. $2 surcharge. Kelly E. Brown. Disorderly conduct dis- missed. Heidi L. Berg. Theft. Ten hours of com- munity work service within 45 days. Jeffrey A. Carlson. Possession of small amount of marijuana. $50. $5 surcharge. Jeffrey C. Bastian. Theft. Complete 30 hours of community work service within 60 days. Attend the Sioux Trail Counseling Clinic; follow recommendations. Leonard L. Laska. Theft. $30. $3 sur- charge. Sherry K. Marler. Theft. $100 and 30 days. Days suspended. $10 surcharge. No theft of- fenses for one year. Myra S. DuPay. Theft. $50 and 30 days. Days suspended. $5 surcharge. No theft of- fenses for one year. Robert R. Hackstra. Theft. No appear- ance; summons. Bruce S. Reid. Exhibition driving. No ap- pearance; summons. Christopher Admussen. Semaphore. $30. $3 surcharge. Bernard D. Frandrup. Following too close. $40. $4 surcharge. Sean P. Murphy. DAS. $150 and 90 days. Days suspended. $15 surcharge. No alcohol or driving violations for one year. Careless driving dismissed. Noel E. Manley. Too fast for conditions. $40. $4 surcharge. Dennis E. Schiller. Leaving the scene of an unattended vehicle accident. No appear- ance; summons. Kenneth E. Overstreet. Driving a vehicle off the roadway. $30. $3 surcharge. Scott A. Bowman. Possession of small amount of marijuana. $60 and 30 days. Days suspended. $6 surcharge. Attend AA weekly and report monthly; p no use of alcohol or drugs; no drug or alcohol offenses for one year. Dwayne R. Ramsey. Careless driving. No appearance;warrant. warran . Gerald B. Barnes. No insurance/no valid driver's license. No appearance; summons. Robert A. Johnson. No driver's license. No appearance; summons. Debra A. Thompson. Careless driving. $300. Perform 12 hours of community work service within 45 days. Michael G. Olson. Semaphore (petty). $40. $4 surcharge. Mark G. Lindstrom. Speeding. $40. $4 sur- charge. Restricted license violation dismiss- ed. Michelle A. Spencer. Speeding. $50. $5 sur- charge. James L. Nessett. Failure to yield. $40. $4 surcharge. Peter M. Brown. Expired driver's license. No appearance; summons. Michelle M. Hawkins. No insurance. Twenty days. Days suspended. Show proof of insurance; complete 10 hours of community work service; no insurance violations for one year. Kristine L. Bulau. Exhaust not muffled. $10. $1 surcharge.,No proof of insurance dis- missed. Steven J. Hyde. Failure to yield right-of- way. $50. $5 surcharge. Paul J. Moehrle. Semaphore violation. No appearance; certify and suspend license un- til fine is paid. Richard A. Griffin. DAS. No appearance; warrant. Carlos F. Solares. DAR. No appearance; summons. Marcelino C. Delgado. Bus ramp violation. $30. $3 surcharge. Steven P. Hawthorne. DAS. No appear- ance; warrant. Juanita 0. Mora. Unsafe starting of a parked vehicle. No appearance; summons. Camille M. Ashton. Speeding. No appear- ance; summons. James C. White. Unsafe change of course/ logbook not current. No appearance; sum- mons. Joy L. Anderson. Speeding violation; sum- mons. Nora L. Leverson. Too fast for conditions. $40. $4 surcharge. Vince Kennedy Sales. Issue more than one two-day permit to same vehicle dismissed. Craig A. Paulo. Littering. $60. Sean P. Murphy. Careless driving. 90 days. 84 suspended. No driver's license type viola- tions for one year. JUDGE GEORGE H. HOEY, PRESIDING JUNE 24 Kevin S. Schatzman. DUI. Continue one year for dismissal. Marc T. Bergquist. Theft. No appearance; summons. Mark W. Wernersbach. Possess small amount of marijuana. No appearance; for- mal complaint and warrant. James A. Rittenhouse. Issue worthless check. $50 and 10 days. Days suspended. Make restitution; no new bad checks. Thomas R. Peitier. No front plate where required. $30. No appearance; certify and suspend license un til fine is Paid. Barry T. Kintner. Expired registration. $10. $1 surcharge. No insurance. $60 and 30 days. Days suspended. $6 surcharge. No in- surance violations. Darren E. Ray. DAR. $100 and 30 days. Days suspended. $10 surcharge. No alcohol or driver's license violations. Terry A. Jasinski. Speeding and no insur- ance dismissed. DAS. $200 and 30 days. Days suspended. $20 surcharge. No further insur- ance violations. Neil R. Johnson. No insurance. $60. $6 sur- charge. Make restitution; no insurance violations. Gary L. Preisler. BAC over )on;, No ap pearance; warrant. Kevin R. Orth. Fifth -degree assault. No appearance; warrant. Steven M. Sjoquist. Speeding. Court trial. Paul A. Droessler. Logbook not current. $20. $2 surcharge. No health certificate dis- missed. Inoperative low air warning device. $50. $5 surcharge. Air loss on brake appli- cator dismissed. Dan V. Sannon. Operate vehicle on private property. $30. $3 surcharge. Donald C. Rother Jr. Operate vehicle on private property. $30. $3 surcharge. Scott K. Tennessen. Operate on private property. $30. $3 surcharge. Mark W. Barsness. Unreasonable acceler- ation. $30. $3 surcharge. Paige A. Carlson. DWI. Six days. Attend Chemical Health Awareness Program. JUDGE LESLIE M. METZEN, PRESIDING JUNE 24 Gregory P. Steiner. BAC over .10%. $400 and 30 days. $300 and days suspended. 610 surcharge. DUI dismissed. Complete Chem- ical Health Awareness Program; not arrests or convictions for DAR, DAS or driving with- out a driver's license; complete 30 hours of community work service. Disobey stop sign dismissed. Paul A. Burseth. Disorderly conduct. $50 and five days. Days suspended. Make restitution as determined by the court ser- vices; no similar offenses. Alan E. Halter. Protection order violation. Jury trial. Paul C. Mahowald. DAR. No appearance: warrant. Marshall L. Pearson. DAS/no insurance. Jury trial. Joel L. Jacobson. DAS. No appearance; warrant. Aubrey Bell. Speeding violation. No suspend ap- pearance;certifyand us s nd license until fine is paid. Joanne C. Burgio. 64/55. $80. $8 surcharge. Kevin J. Hewitt. $50.:85 surcharge. Gregory Tomschin. Domestic assault/ possession of dangerous weapon. Jury trial. JUDGE THOMAS M. M Y URPH ,PRESIDING JUNE 25 Ginger E. Grave. DUI amended to care- less driving. $300 and 20 days. $300 and days suspended. Attend DWI Clinic; no DAR, DAS or driving without a driver's license; no alcohol or driving arrests or convictions for 11 months; complete 25 hours of community work service within 90 days. BAC over .10% and within two hours dismissed. Kevin W. Hielmaier. BAC over .10 500 and 30 Pe days. 250 and days suspended. At- tend tend the Fairview Ridges program; no DAR, DAS or driving without a driver's license; no DWI arrests or convictions for 11 months. DUI and BAC over .10% within two hours dis- missed. Dannye J. Swanson. BAC over .10%. $500 and 30 days. $250 and days suspended. $25 surcharge. Attend Fairview Ridges Pro- gram; no DAR, DAS or driving without a driver's license; no alcohol or DUI arrests or convictions for 11 months. BAC over .10% within two hours dismissed. Robert L. Edmond. DWI. $500 and 30 days. $250 and days suspended. $25 surcharge. At- tend the DWI Clinic; no DAR, DAS or driving without a driver's license. No DUIs or alcohol convictions for 11 months. No Minne- sota registration dismissed. Illegal use of plates dismissed. Charles E. Rogers. DWI/BAC over .10%. No appearance; summons. Timothy B. Tipple. Underage person con- suming alcoholic beverage. $100. $50 sus- pended. $5 surcharge. Stephen M. Coengros. Consumption of alcohol. No appearance; summons. Gary J. Bombeck. Fifth -degree assault. Continue 11 months for dismissal. No same, or similar offenses. Robert J. Landree. Possession and con-' sumption of strong beer. $100. $100 suspend- ed. Complete eight hours of community work service within 20 days. John H. Freeman. Allow noisy party or gathering. Continue 11 months for dismissal. No same or similar offenses. Jay R. Tonsfeldt. Issue worthless check. No appearance; summons. Siok Fung Kor. Improper storage of in- operable and unlicensed motor vehicle. No appearance; summons. Myron L. Hoffman. Theft. No appearance; formal complaint and warrant. James L. Alexander. Issue worthless check. No appearance; summons. Jamie L. Nichols. Issue worthless check. $100. $50 suspended. Make restitution. John C. Waldron. Furnish strong beer to a minor amended to public nuisance. $40. Michael R. Waxland. Issue worthless check. No appearance; forfeit bail. Scott T. Anderson. Driving a motorcycle in closed beach area. Continue six months for dismissal. No same or similar offenses. Richard J. Olejnicak. DAS. 30 days. 22 days suspended. No DAR, DAS or driving without a driver's license; no arrests or con- victions for 11 months. Sandra A. Swenson. Speeding amended to public nuisance. $100. Scott A. Dornburg. DAR/no insurance. No appearance; summons. Dennis R. Wick. Improper lane use. $50. $5 surcharge. Expired tabs. $20. $2 surcharge. Thomas D. Dolnay. Speeding. No appear- ance; summons. Scott R. Palm. Improper U-turn. No ap- pearance; summons. Jeffrey G. Herrick. DAR. No appearance; summons. Douglas L. Morisch. 4 surcharge. $40 $ g g Small amount of marijuana in motor vehi- cle. Five days. Days suspended. Complete 10 hours of community work service within 45 days. No same or similar offenses. Richard D. Hanson. Semaphore violation. No appearance; summons. Lon M. Francis. Speeding. $75 and five days. Days suspended. No speeding viola: tions for three months. Danny T. Dye. Speeding. $100 and 10 days. Days suspended. $10 surcharge. DAS. $500 and 20 days. $200 and days suspended. No driving violations for 11 months. Robert L. Sargent. Backing down the left shoulder of the freeway. $40. $4 surcharge. THISWEEK THISWEEK NOVEMBER 2, 1987 31A _4agendas Eagan City Council The following is the tentative agenda for the Eagan City Coun- cil meeting to be held Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan. 6:30 p.m. -- Roll call and Pledge of Allegiance 6:35 p.m. -- Adopt agenda and ap- prove minutes 6:40 p.m. -- Canvass ballots of Nov. 3 election 6:45 p.m. -- Department head business a. Fire Administration/Com- munity Room Building — reroof- ing b. Parks and Recreation Department — Highview Shelter Building 6:55 p.m. -- Consent agenda a. Personnel items b. License, Wildwood Sanita- tion, refuse hauler c. Plumbers' license d. Licenses, Finaserve Inc., 3150 Dodd Rd. service station and cigarette e. Approve final plat, Dallas Development second addition f. Project 518, Eagan High School addition; receive re- port/order public hearing g. Approve final plat, Stuart's second addition 7 p.m. -- Public hearings a. Vacation, lot 1, block 4, Oak Cliff first addition, utility ease- ment b. Project 519, Town Centre 70 & 100 (streetlights) continued to Dec. 1 c. Project 520, Manor Lake ad- dition (trunk utilities) d. Project 512, Cutters Ridge addition (truck utilities) e. Project 452R, pond AP-50 (storm water outlet) " Old business a. Request for reconsideration, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church addition, final plat ap- proval requirements b. Variances, Surrey Woods and Bridle Ridge, Sienna Corp., front yard setbacks New business a. Amendment to PD agree- ment, Cliff Lake Galleria & Towers, Ryan/Hoffman joint DOUGLAS M. BAUER, D.D.S. SCOTT L. BIERKE, D.D.S. PRACTICING FAMILY DENTISTRY EVENING AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE CALL 452-1916 OR STOP AT 1911',2 SILVER BELL RD. Re -Elect Jim Smith Eagan City Council . PAID ADVERTISEMENT: Prepared and paid for of regular advertising rates by the Jim Smith Reelection Committee; Mary Monahan, Coordinator, 2840 Highview Terrace, Eagan, MN 55121. 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Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment, Eagan High School addition, Independent School District 196; rezoning agricultural to public facilities; preliminary plat, 89.96 acres for a combined middle and high school c. Rezoning, Cutters Ridge, Graham development, agriculture to single-family; preliminary plat, 11 lots on 4.35 acres including outlot A d. Waiver of plat, Oakcliff third addition, Robert Schlangen, to combine north 1.76 acres of outlot A with lot 1 of Oak Cliff third ad- dition e. Waiver of plat, Pond View planned development, TXI Inc., to combine four existing parcels into two separate parcels f. Waiver of plat (duplex lot split), Cinnamon Ridge third/fourth additions, DeVries Builders Inc. Additional items Administrative agenda Visitors to be heard (for those persons not on the agenda) Adjournment CaII me today on this 1987 1/2 TON 4X4 $12,18261 Stock 87783 Dyans World of Dance 454-6864 890-8971 Behind Cedarvale Taking Registration for Fall Classes * New Combination Class for 21/2 year olds. * Children s Classes Beginning thru Advanced ages 3- 18 * Tap, Ballet, Jazz. Acrobat, Personality Singing * Teenage Jazz & Ballet * Talent Unit * Adult Classes * Children and Teenage Aerobics Personal instruction by Dyan Ferrell, professional dancer, model & teacher. Formerly with the Rockettes & Ballet Company at Radio City Music Hall, New York. District 191 School Board The District 191 Board of Edu- cation will meet Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center, 100 River Ridge Ct., Burnsville. The tentative agenda includes: CONSENT 1. Personnel report 2. Grant acceptance 3. Donation acknowledgement 4. Gift acceptance 5. Donation acceptance REPORTS 1. Superintendent's report 2. Board members' report 3. Official Oct. 1 enrollment re- port NEW BUSINESS 1. Resignation District 917 minutes INTERMEDIATE -DISTRICT 917 DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE The regular meellng of the I)islricl 917. Dakola County Technical Institute School Board was held In the Board room at Dakota County Technical Institute on October 2n, 19117. Members I'rcsenI: Schewtcntann. Weierke. Lelson, Schmidtke, Morris, I(hodes. Villelli and Super mlendenl McGuire. Members Absent : Swil ant and Skluzacek. Also Present. ()linen, Sullivan. Schroeder. Henning. Adams. Slaluch. and Strelow of the Dislrict slat The meeting was called lu order al 7:30 p m by Chairman Clyde Weierke. 'there were no visitors lu be heard. 1 MuUon by Rhodes, seconded by Scheunemann, to approve the minutes of 111/20/87 as written AII present voted aye. Motion carried The following items were included in the superinlendenl •s report . -guard room tables were recently refinmh- ed by students in the Wood Finishing pro- gram. who did an excellent job. Information was shared on a recent meeting ulvuly tog students and stall in the ollice uccupalions DA('D"1' program Lllornu)tion was shared on the chino care center open house am1 01sl 1)y I,u'u(enanl ( ernor 7larlenc Johnson. \Ir David Gross is the lntuulaunn I'resi dent Ior 1987-88 The North ('onlral Validation Team will Ism Special Educalum programs on )c I ober 20 28 -School Supern4•ndenls Iran) lied Ninp and (annnn Palls expressed interest in le terniediatel)islrici917 membership 2 1\101)011 by Scheunemann. seconded by Villelli. to approve the release ul contract tut special ethical ion instructor. Barbara .lack - man, effective upon hiding a quail(mil and suitable replacement .111'presenl voted ay Moi ion earned. .3. Muuun by Mur'ris. seconded by Villelli. 10 approve the change in status lrum 14 to 3.5 hours per eve k Ior special education school nurse Carmen Teske),, ellec•live 9 14 87 ,ill present voted aye Motion carried. 4 Mohan by Tetsuo. seconded by Schmid Ike. In approve the hiring of Craig P1ltller. ac- counting instructor al an annual base of TSB..lna etlecIIve l0 21,8 , and special educa l ion a ides Judith Ragahe and Deborah kyle. at the hum'Iy rale191 .1(1.58. elfeelice 10,21 87 All present sided aye. Motion tarried J Molnm by Rhodes, seconded by Schcunontann, lu approve the payment of hills as presented by the accounting manager All present soled aye. Mullin car ned G hlu by Villelli seconded by Iiui i \ tc s• Scheunemann. 10 approve the investment repurl as presented by the accounting manager All present voted aye. 1\'Iotion car- t led 7 Muuun by Rhodes, seconded by Villelli. 1u approve the collateral changes as presented by the accounting manager .111 present voted aye Motion carried. it 1\1oli011 by Morris, seconded by I{hudes. In award a contract with Raugen Brown Ford -Mercury Fur the low hid ul $289 per mouth fora Iwo -year period. Iur,leased cars Ior the director:, All present voted aye Mo- t ion carried 9. Motion by Scheunemann, seconded by Weierke, to authorize a call for bids For com- puter assisted drafting equipim•nI for the PC/IC program. All present voted aye Mo- tion carried lu. Motion by Rhodes. seconded by Morris. Iu authorize a call for bids for a truck 1 ractur Ior the ")'ruck 1)river'1'raining program. All present voted aye Motion carried. 11 Holton by Rhodes, seconded by Schnudlke, to amend the tabled motion from he meet mgnlOctober 20, 11187.outhuntinga call for bids Ior a securu7 vehicle. to instead aulhurme I he administration to request price quotation on avelimie All present (fled ay \lotion carried 12 M1I nun by IChutlt's, x•condc•d by .Morris In include pru'o quntalrons 011 1)0111 2-d0111' and 4-door vehicles Ior security training Fur lice secondary Public Safely Occupations program Ali present voted aye .Muuo1, car r led I ; Motion by Scheunemann, secuudell by liu1ris- In it the Cl 1I1rOC1 with Ked l\iug School District for coupe] anlo pmi secondan ser%lee5 All prescni vuled aye Uol tin carried (4 Motion by 1{bodes. se(..onded by Morns. toauthorize the zulnimislration to proceed to make an.olfei tuullicia's at the l'nil'ersI(), ul \hnnesula lur'purchase'of'add1lninal proper Iy based on the value established by the ap praisal report, and contingent upon the pro pert), being tree ul contaminations 11111 unknown physical barriers. and Im'lhei, to aLlhunz(• lice administration to retain legal counsel as gelded All present )used aye \lotion carried \1rs Scheunemann gave an update on re rent .1 NISI) activities Dave Schroeder reported on the recent MXI'1 meeting in SI ('loud Discussion focused on ecunohuc development through Iechntt'al education. and on transfer ul credits There being no further 1)(1611ICST the meeting was ndjuurned at 8 25 pin Ito\' ('Ierk SERVING ENTIRE METRO & SURROUNDING AREAI "WHEN OUR NAME GOES ON IT'S DONE RIGHT" •FREE ESTIMATES 3480149th St. W. • DAMAGE Rosemount REPAIR -- -- - 423-3995 MON.-SAT. 7 AM to 7 PM 455-8534 FmHA election will be Nov. 12 The election of the Farmers Home Administration county committee member is set fo'r Thursday, Nov. 12. The committee assists the county office in determining the eligibility of applicants for cer- tain types of loans. Farmers who live in Dakota, Goodhue, Rice and Scott coun- ties, have their farming opera- tion within the area for which the election is being held and derive the main part of their income from farming are eligible to vote. Nominees for the Dakota, Goodhue, Rice and Scott FmHA area committee are William Schroeder, Darrel Thomford and Albert Zweber. Voting ballots are available from the FmHA County Office, 1400 Cannon Cr., Faribault. Ballots must be received by Nov. 12. Day-care group to meet Nov. 5 The Eagan -Mendota Heights area meeting of the Dakota Coun- ty Licensed Family Day Care Association will be Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. The topic will be holiday crafts. There is a $2 charge for non- , members; new members are welcome. For information and location, call Colleen Westerlund at 452-3412. La Leche League will meet Nov. 10 The Burnsville/Eagan La' Leche League will hold its month- ly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The topic is "The Art of Breast- feeding and Avoiding Difficul- ties." Babies are welcome. For location and more informa- tion, call Nancy at 432-8060 or Debbie at 890-8684. DEA plans holiday fair Dakota Electric Association is sponsoring its fifth annual holi- day fair Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15. Hours are Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Dakota Electric Associa- tion building, 4300 220th St. W., Farmington. All the craft items are made by Dakota Electric employees and their families. Let's elect Vic ELLISON our mayor.' It's the next best thing to being there yourself! Dependable leadership we know and trust ELECT Vic ELL S ON MAYOR Prepared and Paid for by Ellison for Eagan Volunteer Committee. Tom Kubista and Pam McCrea, co-chairs, 4242 N. Malmo Lane, Eagan, MN 55123 30A NOVEMBER 2, 1987 THISWEEK THISWEEK NOVEMBER 2, 1987 7A THORPE BROS. INC. WELCOMES JUDY ERICKSON RON KUHARSKI Judy and Ron have joined Thorpe Bros. Inc., one of the area's oldest & largest real estate firms, as sales associates. They have completed their professional in- house training program and are working out of the Burnsville Cliff Road office. Give them a call at 894-2000 irliorPeBRosiNc WI Hosing oFFenmity Serving great neighborhoods ... like yours i The 15 Year Record of Eagan Councilman Jim Smith •POPULATION — More than tripled •ASSESSED VALUATION 1973 $52 million 1988 Est. $336 million •TAXES — 1973 mill rate 19.67 1988 est. mill rate 19.722 •EMPLOYMENT - more than tripled •NEW CITY FACILITIES Police Station City Administration Center 3rd Fire Station with the 4th & 5th to be added this year & next Public Works Building Water Treatment Plant •PARKS — land acquisition, development, and programs greatly improved & expanded •FREEWAYS — Cedar, 35-E, & 494 completed & utilized •CITY ADMINISTRATION — staffed with professionals •CABLE TV — State -of -the -Art System, with local access Someone Has Been Doing Something Right Re -Elect Jim Smith Eagan City Council PAID ADVERTISEMENT: Prepared and paid for at regular advertising rates by the Jim Smith Reelection Committee, Mary Monahan, Coordinator, 2840 Highview Terrace, Eagan, MN 55121 Teacher facing sex charges is suspended. By GARY KUBAT District 191 has suspended a Vista View Elementary teacher, pending the outcome of an inter- nal investigation into charges of criminal sexual misconduct. Richard Lee Heidemann, 42, of Burnsville was suspended with pay Tuesday, Oct. 27. The suspen- sion is in effect until the district completes its investigation. It has hired the law firm of Ratwak Roszak Malony & Bartel of Min- neapolis to conduct the inquiry. Heidemann, a sixth grade teacher at the Burnsville elemen- tary, was charged Monday, Oct. 26 with two counts of second- degree criminal sexual miscon- duct and two counts of fourth - degree criminal sexual miscon- duct. The charges, filed by the Burnsville Police Department, also contains two counts of giving alcohol to a minor and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The results of the district's in- vestigation will be brought to Superintendent Sally Bell and, if necessary, the board of education for further action. It is not known how long the investigation will take, Bell said. A letter has been sent to parents and the district is offer- ing the services of its school psychologists to help any parents or students, Bell added. The charges stem from two alleged incidents involving a 13-year-old male and a female who was 15 years old at the time. The male, a former Vista View student, told police that he and a friend went to Heidemann's boat, which is docked on Lake Super- ior. The complaint states that Heidemann provided liquor to the two boys after arriving Oct. 2. After drinking, at the request of Heidemann, the 13-year-old male slept in Heidemann's bed, where Heidemann fondled him, the complaint continues. Further investigation turned up a 16-year-old female, who re- ported she took a trip with Heide- mann to the boat during the sum- mer of 1986. He allegedly provid- ed the girl with alcohol and at- tempted to fondle her. It is not known whether she attended Vista View, said prosecuting at- torney Phillip Prokopowicz of the Dakota County Attorney's Office. It's not unusual in cases such as this for more victims to come for- ward, said Lt. Dave Farrington Re -Elect Jim Smith Eagan City Council of the Burnsville Police Depart- ment, but added the department is not aware of any other alleged incidents at this time. Heide- mann was hired by the district in 1975. Heidemann appeared before Judge John Daly Oct. 26 in Dakota County District Court. He was ordered not to have contact with anyone under 18 years old unless they're accompanied by an adult and not to have contact with the alleged victims. He was released from the Dakota County Jail after posting $2,500 bail. His next court appearance will be Monday, Nov. 9, Prokopowicz said. Second-degree criminal sexual misconduct charges specify that the victim was at least 13 years old but less than 16 years old and that the accused was more than 48 months older than the victim, in a position of authority and used that authority. Neither mistaking the age of the juvenile nor con- sent by the juvenile can be used as defenses on such charges, Far- rington said. The fourth -degree counts are the same, with the exception that mistaken age may be used as a defense. The second-degree counts each carry a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and/or a $30,000 fine. The fourth -degree counts each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. The procuring charges have a maximum penalty of one year in prison and/or $3,000 fine apiece and the contributing to the delin- quency of a minor charges a maximum of 90 days and/or $700 fine apiece n EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ci • HOLIDAY 0 ti TINS n 0 O a D D OFF aU D WITH COUPON O EXPIRES 11/7/87 grargreftre, CrWCIIINtlygraNtIoNti4i r HOUR.i: Mon.-Thurs. 9-8 Fri. -Sat. 9-5:30 138th & Ncs*tllgs - ,.✓, r `v:_i 890-7420 cable TV The following is a list of pro- grams to air on Cable TV North Central channels 33 (public ac- cess), 52 (local origination) and 63 (religious). MONDAY, NOV. 2 3 p.m. -- Nicollet Football vs. Jefferson (33) 5 p.m. -- Inside Tennis (33); Minnesota Sportsman (52) ; Lovepower (63) 5:30 p.m. -- American Atheist (33); Learning to Cook (52) 6 p.m. -- Learning About Stroke — Parts three and four (33) ; Min- nesota Hockey Report (52); Christopher Close -Up (63) 6:30 p.m. -- Early Childhood Family Education (33); Talk is Cheap (52) ; Prince of Peace ser- vice (63) 7 p.m. -- Burnsville Boys' soc- cer vs. Rochester Mayo (33) ; The Screening Room (52) 7:30 p.m. -- The Mary Hanson Show (52); Songs of New Spirit (63) 8 p.m. -- Vic's Vintage Video (52) ; This is the Life (63) 8:30 p.m. -- Jesus: The Man With the Plan (63) 9 p.m. -- Candidates' Forum for Eagan City Election (taped Oct. 22) (33) TUESDAY, NOV. 3 3 p.m. -- BAC Senior Soccer Championships (girls' final) ((33) 5 p.m. -- Minnesota Labor (33) ; The Screening Room (52); Lovelines (63) 5:30 p.m. -- Eagan Police Roll Call (33); The Mary Hanson Show (52) ; Lovelines (63) 6 p.m. -- A Closer Look (33) ; Curtain Going Up (52); High Country Caravan (63) 6:30 p.m. -- Eagan City Council Meeting — Live (16E) ; Dakota County Public Issues Network GRIEPP BROS. "Specializing in Residential Driveways & Parking Lots Since 1947" BURNSVILLE BLOOMINGTON 890-9572 881-7024 We sell, service, install The Finest Forced Humidification SALE $1 1 9 Model ale:. ?21 Humidifiers INSTALLATION AVAILABLE —MARK— AIR CONDITIONING 'BURNSVILLE 890-6131' (33); Minnesota Hockey Report (52); Prince of Peace Service (63) 7 p.m. -- BAC Senior Soccer Championships ( boys' final) (33) ; Talk is Cheap (52) 7:30 p.m. -- Minnesota Sport- sman (52); Reflections Series (63) 8 p.m. -- Tedesco 'N Touch (52); Woodland Hills — Philip- pians 3:8-11 (63) 8:30 p.m. -- Politics in Min- nesota (52) 9 p.m. -- Burnsville/Eagan Ac- cess Potpourri (33) WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 3 p.m. -- BAC Senior Soccer Championship (boys' final) (33) 5 p.m. -- Showcase (33); Politics in Minnesota (52) ; Lovepower (63) 5:30 p.m. -- Chamber Chatter (33); Minnesota Sportsman (52) 6 p.m. -- Accent on Art (33); Tedesco 'N Touch (52) ; Lovelines (63) 6:30 p.m. -- 1987 Burnsville Firemuster — Fire Truck Parade (33); Learning to Cook (52); Prince of Peace Service (63) 7 p.m. -- Burnsville Football vs. Armstrong (taped Oct. 20) (33); The Mary Hanson Show (52) 7:30 p.m. -- Curtain Going Up (52); Reflections Series (63) 8 p.m. -- Vic's Vintage Video (52); High Country Caravan (63) 8:30 p.m. -- Christopher Close - Up (63) 9 p.m. -- New Age Space Music (33) THURSDAY, NOV. 5 3 p.m. -- Burnsville Football vs. Armstrong (33) 5 p.m. -- Early Childhood Fami- ly Education (33); Talk is Cheap (52); Spiritual Revolution (63) 5:30 p.m. -- Eagan Police Roll Call (33); Minnesota Hockey Report (52); Christopher Close - Up (63) 6 p.m. -- Tellstar News (33); The Screening Room (52); Lovelines (63) 6:30 p.m. -- Learning About Stroke — parts three and four (33) ; Minnesota Sportsman (52) ; Prince of Peace Service (63) 7 p.m. -- Women's Varsity Soc- cer: U of M vs. UW-Eau Claire (33) ; Tedesco 'N Touch (52) 7:30 p.m. -- Politics in Min- nesota (52); Reflections Series (63) 8 p.m. -- Vic's Vintage Video (52); High Country Caravan (63) 8:30 p.m. -- Family Matters (33); This is the Life (63) 9 p.m. -- Burnsville/Eagan Ac- cess Potpourri (33) FRIDAY, NOV. 6 3 p.m. -- BAC Senior Soccer Championships (girls' final) (33) 5 p.m. -- Dakota County Public Issues Network (33); Minnesota Sportsman (52) ; Christopher Close -Up (63) 5:30 p.m. -- Chamber Chatter (33); Curtain Going Up (52); This is the Life (63) 6 p.m. -- Showcase (33); The Screening Room (52); Spiritual Revolution (63) 6:30 p.m. -- A Closer Look (33) ; Learning to Cook (52); Prince of Peace Service (63) 7 p.m. -- Burnsville Football vs. Armstrong (33); Politics in Min- nesota (52) 7:30 p.m. -- Minnesota Hockey Report (52); Songs of New Spirit (63) 8 p.m. -- Tedesco 'N Touch (52); Videos of the Heart (63) 8:30 p.m. -- Talk is Cheap (52) 9 p.m -- New Age Space Music (33) - -. NEW PRIME OFFICE SPACE CLIFF ROAD OFFICE PARK EAGAN *Location on Cliff Rd. between 35E and Cedar Ave. *Minutes to Downtown St. Paul and Downtown Minneapolis *Free Parldng *Secretarial and Answering Service Available *Business and Shopping Amenities Nearby *800 sq. ft. to 2500 sq. ft. *Rental Incentives. 688-6467 Mon. -Fri. 688-6503 Sat. -Sun. DEER PROCESSING We will skn, cut, wrap and freeze to your order. • SUMMER SAUSAGE • POLISH SAUSAGE • BREAKFAST SAUSAGE • RING BOLOGNA (Do-it-yourseIfe:u-> ,. Br ng your trimmings e made its*:;: sausage) DICK'S COUNTRY MEATS 8 mi. Soutk, >f Farmington on Hwy. 3 (2 mi. So. of Gc dens) and ?/4 mi. West - ":ice on •;1171.. 507-645-8038 lunches Nov. 2-6 Milk served with all lunches DISTRICT 191 (Burnsville -Eagan -Savage) Elementary MONDAY -- Chicken nuggets, french fries, green beans, peanut butter sandwich, pear sauce. TUESDAY -- Jumbo taco, fix- ings, hot vegetable, cinnamon roll. WEDNESDAY -- Hot ham and cheese in bun, baked beans, car- rot coins, cookie. THURSDAY -- Pepperoni piz- za, peas, lettuce salad, trail mix. FRIDAY -- No school. Secondary MONDAY -- Chicken nuggets, french fries, salad bar, sandwich, pears. TUESDAY -- Giant wiener, baked beans, salad bar, cookie. WEDNESDAY -- Taco, green beans, salad bar, cinnamon roll. THURSDAY -- Pepperoni piz- za, peas, salad bar, pudding with topping. FRIDAY -- No school. DISTRICT 196 (Apple Valley - Rosemount -Eagan) (Asterisk indicates sandwich served at schools offering sack lunches-) ALUMINUM VINYL STEEL SIDING 'N TRIM STOP SCRAPING & PAINTING COMPLETE EXTERIOR REMODELING Licensed • Bonded • Insured "Go with the Pros" DAVE KNUTSON SIDING CO. ROSEMOUNT 423-5141 MONDAY -- Fish in wheat bun, potato fries, fruit, chocolate fruit and nut cluster; *peanut butter and jelly sandwich. TUESDAY -- Tacos, fixings, salsa, mixed fruit, pumpkin dessert; *bologna in bun. WEDNESDAY -- Turkey on stick, mixed vegetables, corn bread with honey butter, sliced peaches, chocolate milk; *stack- ed beef sandwich. THURSDAY -- Barbecued beef in bun, potato rounds, fruit medley, chocolate chip bar; *ham and cheese in bun. FRIDAY -- Spaghetti, meat sauce, lettuce, salad, dark roll, pears; *pastrami sandwich Chapel Hill Baptist Church Meeting at: Diamond Path Elementary School 14445 Diamond Path Rosemount, MN 55068 Sunday School 9:15 AM Morning Worship 10:30 AM REV. JOHN PETERSON 423-2233 OLSON LAW OFFICE MARK A. OLSON ATTORNEY AT LAW 2800 E. Clift Rood Suite 110 Burnsville 894-8899 General Legal Practice Includes •Personal Injury,. •Real Estate • Family Low Divorce • Estate & Probate •Business & Corporate •Criminal - DWI •Insurance •Bankruptcy Free Initial Consultation Evenings & Saturday by Appt. Calls answered 24 hours. Free Estimates — Fast Service 10 Year Guarantee 8A (JOVEMBER 1987 "' HISWEEK TH!SWFPK i._(0) UMBER 2, 1987 29A .................................................................................................................. Tropicana Chilled. Orange luice • REG. • HOME STYLE $ 59 64-02. CTN. Pickles Breasts T ot 1111. 100°10 Corn �OJ CE Oil Margarine F%eischmaflnI s T • REGULAR C GH 59 LB Fresh NORRIS COTTAGE CHEESE 24-OZ. $149 CTN. Ai Farmstead Assorted ork Chops l9 Pork Hocks LB. LB. 2 $169 32.OZ. 1 JAR $129 Claaassen • WHOLE • HALVES • SPEARS Sliced • HAM • SMOKED • CHICKEN • TURKEY 6.OZ. PKG. OPEN• MON.-SASUNDAYS:P.M. 9 A M 7 P.M.P M. RESER'S FLOUR ORTILLAS e� L 1P3.OZK. 4 9 G PRICES GOOD ALL WEEK THRU SAT., NOV. 7, 1987 POP-UP TIMER 50106 ssi Norbesi Grade "A "-Basted Netted TURI(EYS 59'. ALL SIZES 10 TO 21 LB. AVERAGE -.. .. .... ....... Y Lu Club Country SWEE T ROLLS • CINNA89' MON FRUIT CINNAMON Country Club 12 COUNT 10 COUNT BUNS OR CONEYS YOUR Q C CHOICE YEA. Hudson Bay Sandwich Bread CRACKED 1 LB WHEAT 1 LOAF l09 U.S.D.A. Choice Bee Chuck Roast BLADE CUT 'dam - Corn King Fraks 1 PKG. John Morrell - Sliced Bologna • $1.69 Lb. Meat Wieners HILLSHIRE SMOKED BACON • COUNTRY$249 • MILD LB. V,IIs6re Farm. WILLIES Sauerkraut 24-OZ. C PKG. 5 c GERMAN WIENERS 1-LB. $199 PKG. 4 Youn Turkey WIGS • DRUMSOR C Chicken Whole s.f LEG HINDQUARTERS 29LB. 1-LB. PKG. Banquet • BEEF STEW E ntre e 5• SLICED TURKEY • SALISBURY STEAK • CHICK. & DUMPLINGS 28-OZ. AND 32-OZ. New -Deli Select Sliced • SMOKED TURKEY • SMOKED BEEF • CORN BEEF • PASTRAMI Meats 6-OZ. PKG. $189 Farmstead Fresh Medium Pork $ 29 J 1__•.,.y.a Spareribs MEATY LEAN Nabisco Double Stuf Oreo CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIES GRADE "A" EGG NOG QT. $109 CTN. JY.rlllllllll./' .�./ Light 'N Lively YOGURT 8-OZ. CTNS. 1 c His Nibs -Shredded 8-Oz. 139 •CHEDDAR ease • MOZZARELLA Reser's- 5-th. • GREEN CHILI ' Burritos •RED HOT • BEAN & CHEESE First Prize Margarine QTRS. FOR 1 son j For Salads, Cooking or Frying LB. PRIDE OF SPAIN RIPE OLIVES LARGE PITTED 303 99c CAN T.V. TIME MICROWAVE POP CORN • NATURAL • BUTTER 16-oz. $149 PKG. r Farmstead Trim Cut PORK LOINS WHOLE OR $159 RIB PORTION 14-20 LB. AVG. LB. Farmstead Semi -Boneless Ham AVG. $199 LB. Farmstead Pork Sausage Roll $119 Farmstead Sliced Bacon 1-LB. 1-LB. $149 PKG. Cam'' LB. Johnsonville Microwaveable 8.OZ. $ PKG. Sausage Fresh Expires - 32 Oz. • SAUSAGE Pizza • ONI • E COMBINATION Kemp's-Imitation 79 2 FOR $599 $189 EGS Crab Meat CHUNKS PKOZ G. Elcona Brand Bacon 1-LB. 9 SLICED Farmland • REGULAR • PORK & BACON Skinless Pork Links 1 KGz. 99 CIMPL DAKOTA SUMMER SAUSAGE LB. c Plitttlrose $029 Sliced Ham PKG: 19 20-OZ. PKG, Castleberry Beef Stew 24-0Z. CAN Peter Piper Pickles • PLAIN • KOSHER 32-OZ. JAR Van de Kamps Fish Fillets SCHWEIGERT -12-OZ. c�.i SAUSAGE �ud9 mg 6-Varieties. J!iiSmoked S Meats PKG. OMSTEAD DRESSED SMELT I -LB. C PKG. 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Regular or Diet Pepsi • DIET FREE CANS Orville Redenbacker's • YELLOW • WHITE • HOT AIR 29 - 9' Popping Corn 30 OZ JAR Bathroom Tissue NORTHERN 4 PACK ROLL89C Reynold's Alum. Foil FOOT 25 59c Brauny Paper Towels JUMBO 59 ROLL 4 business Dakota Award nominees sought The Northern Dakota County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Dakota Award, which will be presented Dec. 10. Nominees must reside or work in Dakota County. The individual must be someone who has con- tributed to the betterment of the quality of life in the county through personal efforts not re- lated to his/her vocation. Nominations can be made by any individual, business or or- ganization. It's not necessary for the nominating individual or or- ganization to reside or work in Dakota County. Nomination forms can be ob- tained by calling 452-9872. Workshop is set on stock market "Preparing for the Stock Market Crash" will be offered Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in room C-242 of Burnsville High School, 600 E. Hwy. 13. Attorney and investment ac- count executive Rosemary Strunk developed the workshop in late summer before the recent events on Wall Street. Par- ticipants will learn how to protect their investments. The cost is $3. Registration can be completed at the District 191 Community Education office, 100 River Ridge Ct., Burnsville. Call 895-7213 for information. Print Shack has new owner Print Shack, 2538 Horizon Dr., Burnsville, is now under the new ownership and management of Kent Sorenson, Eagan. Print Shack offers a complete line of instant and commercial printing services, in addition to a selection of more than 50,000 assorted specialty advertising products. Burnsville Print Shack is open 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and by appointment, 894-4713. Valley BPW to meet at Denny's The Minnesota Valley Business and Professional Women's Club will meet Monday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at Denny's Restaurant, 12930 Harriet Ave., Burnsville. Catherine Blackburn will discuss the stock market and ideas for investing. For information, call Kathy at 894-6300. Wibbels attends scoliosis seminar Keith Wibbels of Wibbels Chiro- practic recently attended a chiro- practic seminar in Chicago. Chiropractors from around the country attended the nationally known educational seminar to learn about many of the newest treatment techniques available to chiropractic patients. Wibbels is trained in diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis, a lateral curvature of the spine that frequently develops during the first 10 years of childhood. Robert Mawhiney, a nationally recogniz- ed expert in the analysis and treatment of scoliosis, spoke on the biomechanical progression of scoliosis and related treatments. Wibbels has been in practice three years at 1977 Silver Bell Rd., Eagan. 26A NOVEMBER 2, 1987 THISWEEK Three serving as loaned executives Three Eagan residents have been chosen to serve as loaned executives for the 1987 United Way of Minneapolis Area fund- raising campaign. They are Al Baadsgaard, Rosemount Inc.; Kerry Boedeker, First Bank Sys- tem Inc.; and Ardyth A. Frans - way, Peat Marwick Main & Co. Loaned executives are volun- teers loaned by their companies for three months to work full time in the United Way effort. They secure corporate gifts and assist in planning and organizing em- ployee campaigns in thousands of companies and organizations located throughout the metropoli- tan area. Prior to making calls on local businesses, the loaned executives attend a seven-day training pro- gram where they learn about United Way as well as receive training in salesmanship, public speaking, goal and objective set- ting, interpersonal skills, time and project management, and community dynamics. The 1987 United Way fund- raising campaign will involve more than 30,000 community volunteers in an effort to raise nearly $37 million. The loaned executives' efforts will raise funds for more than 350 programs offered by 108 health and human care agencies serving the people in Hennepin and Anoka counties, and parts of Carver, Dakota, Ramsey and Scott counties. The campaign began Sept. 8 and concludes Nov. 6. Business network to meet Nov. 11 Business Women's Network, a group for women business owners or women planning to start their own businesses, will meet Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn Burnsville, 14201 Nicollet Ave. Anne Stegner, a retail and marketing consultant who formerly was a senior vice presi- dent of Dayton's, will speak on "Women and Negotiation." There is no charge to attend the meetings except for the cost of lunch. Reservations for lunch are necessary and must be made by Monday, Nov. 9 by calling Linda Selb at 890-2238, Cherie Ramberg at 432-2323 or Joan Lambert at 435-7172. Home business will be discussed District 191 Community Educa- tion will offer "Women and Home -based Business: A Pro- fitable Combination" Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at Burnsville High School, 600 E. Hwy. 13. The workshop offers practical suggestions to women who want to enjoy the benefits and profits of working from their homes. Topics include readiness for a home -based business, pros and cons of working at home, choos- ing an idea, planning and shaping a business, money and marketing resources, and a follow-through plan. Karin Treiber, consultant, career counselor and author, will teach the course. The cost is $12.50, which in- cludes materials. Preregistration is required and may be com- pleted at the community educa- tion office, 100 River Ridge Ct., Burnsville. For information, call 895-7215. Photo by Gary Kubat Getting the ball rolling SHARON LaCOMB of Apple Valley purchases the first ticket to Community Action Council's charity ball from Ralph Swirtz, left, development director, and Frank Brennan, executive director, of Community Action Council last week. The black tie optional ball will be Thursday, Dec. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Burnsville Center, and includes dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased at Community Action Council, Dayton's and Donaldsons. Courage Cards available at Proex Courage Holiday Cards will be sold through Dec. 24 at 18 Minneapolis -area locations. The Dakota County location is at Pro - ex One -Hour Photo, 2140 Burns- ville Center, Burnsville. Proceeds from the sale of the cards support Courage Center services for people with physical disabilities. For a free catalog of the 1987 cards, call 588-2305. ARC Suburban names board Members of the 1987-88 board of directors for the Association for Retarded Citizens Suburban were recently elected at the annual meeting/dinner. Officers include: Judy Marder, Eagan, president: Jim Halseth, Eagan, vice president; Eileen Schmokel, Prior Lake, secretary; and Paul Kramer, Ap- ple Valley, treasurer. Directors include: LuAnn Born, Prior Lake; Virginia Brown, Hastings; Chuck Erick son, Apple Valley; Karl Forsberg, West St. Paul; Bill Jacobson, Prior Lake; Annette Jamison, Burnsville; Alexandra Klas, Mendota Heights; Bob Niemiec, St. Paul; Sally Rear- don, St. Paul; Linda Rother, Eagan; Tom Saby, Mendota Heights; Tara Scheffel, Burn- sville; Jerry Strand, Woodbury; Rebecca Black Susag, Cannon Falls; and Deb Tompkins, Eagan. Nancy Commerford, Hastings, will serve as past president. Minnesota sets WIC budget at $1 million Minnesota is one of the first states to provide local funding for the federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. The state allocated $1 million in funds for the WIC program in the next two years. Minnesota is one of 10 states that provide local support for the federally funded program. Dakota County Public Health Nursing Service offers the WIC program. Information can be ob- tained by calling 435-8496. Minnesota Department of Health officials estimate the ad- ditional funding will serve ap- proximately 1,000 more people in two years. The program now serves more than 55,000 Minne- sotans in any given month. The WIC program was estab- lished in Minnesota in 1974 and is administered by the state health department and a network of 60 local WIC agencies responsible for providing the services under the program. Eligible participants include pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and children up to age five. Each participant must be professionally evaluated and found to have special nutrition -related health needs. Participants must also be Minne- sota residents and have incomes that fall below established guide- lines. A special effort is geared in Minnesota to encourage eligible pregnant women to enter the pro- gram. Many potentially eligible women have not participated in the program even though good nutrition is vitally important dur- ing pregnancy. Studies indicate pregnant women who participate in WIC have fewer premature and low - birth -weight babies, and are more likely to begin prenatal care early in their pregnancies. and are less likely to have still- births or children who die in the first month of life. Children participating in WIC, according to studies, have better memories and larger vocabular- ies and receive better medical care and immunizations. seniors Sioux Trail activities The following is a list of activi- ties for the coming week at the Sioux Trail Senior Center, 2801 River Hills Dr., Burnsville: Monday, Nov. 2 -- Hearing seminar, 10 a.m.; pinochle tour- nament, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 -- Shopping . bus, 455-1339; bridge tournament, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 -- Free Social Security information by appointment, 895-7386; free legal assistance by appointment, 224-7301; 500 tournament, 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 -- Photo- graphy club, 9:30 a.m.; craft club, 10 a.m.; whist tournament, 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 -- Men's break- f ast 9:30 a.m.; cribbage tourna- ment, 10:30 a.m.; bowling at Burnsville Bowl, 1 p.m. Adults who wish to participate in the center's annual holiday baking and craft boutique Dec. 4 and 5 should call the center at 895-7386. The event is open to all bakers and crafters on a consign- ment basis. Proceeds benefit the center. For information on these and other activities, call the center at 895-7386. Eagan man charged with sexual misconduct involving 13-year-old An Eagan man was arrested and charged Friday, Oct. 23 with three counts of criminal sexual misconduct involving a 13-year- old West St. Paul girl. David Otts, 25, 4236 N. Malmo Ln., was charged with two counts of criminal sexual misconduct in the first degree and one count of criminal sexual misconduct in the second degree, according to Assistant Dakota County At- torney Karen Asphaug, the pro- secuting attorney. He allegedly assaulted the vic- tim twice on Oct. 23. Otts appeared in Dakota Coun- ty District Court Monday, Oct. 26, to hear charges against him. Bail was set at $2,000 and Otts was ordered not to have any contact with the alleged victim. He was unable to post bail and remains in the Dakota County Jail in Hast- ings. =tr 1 Daily Wear Contact Lens $99 Includes Exam, Lenses, Care Kit. Follow up visits. Extended Wear Contact Lens $150 Includes Exam, Lenses, Care Kit. Follow up visits. Gas Permeable Contact Lens $150 Includes Exam, Lenses, Care Kit. Follow up visits. CONTACT LENS & OPTICAL Hwy. 13 - Cedarvale Mall - Eagan Otts was arrested by Eagan police officers after receiving a request for assistance from West St. Paul police. The alleged vic- tim reported the incident to her mother and a neighbor immedi- ately, according to Asphaug. The suspect was arrested the same day. Otts is scheduled to appear in court again Nov. 9 for an omni- bus, pretrial hearing, Asphaug said. If convicted, Otts could be sentenced to a maximum of 43 months under Minnesota sentenc- ing guidelines. Photograph care is topic of lecture Caring for family photographs is the subject of a lecture Thurs- day, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Dakota County Historical Socie- ty, 130 Third Ave. N., South St. Paul. Peggy Korsmo-Kennon, ar- tifact collections manager at the society, will offer tips on how to preserve and store family photos. Members of the Dakota County Genealogical Society will also be on hand after the lecture to talk about photography as it relates to genealogy. The lecture coincides with a traveling exhibit from the Min- nesota Historical Society, "Fami- ly Album." The cost is $2 to the public. There is no charge for historical society and genealogical society members. For information, call the society at 451-6260. Holiday cooking workshops slated "Cooking for the Holidays" will be presented Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. and again Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Community Food Co-op, 13710 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville. The free workshops will cover how to prepare nutritious holiday dishes that are fun, easy and delicious, as well as how eating more nutritiously during the holi- days will help one enjoy the season. The speaker for both is Burns- ville chiropractor Richard Peter- sen. Samples of the dishes will be available the day of and during both workshops at the co-op. For information, call Dolly Newberg at Health For Living Chiropractic Clinic, 890-9135. 1 • MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE BUREAU LOCATED AT: AAA, 7 TRAVELERS TRAIL, BURNSVILLE COMPLETE LICENSE SERVICES • Auto license plates & tabs • Driver's license • Boat and snowmobile license • Transfer of title • RV, camper and utility trailer license Motorcycle & Moped license • 1 INFsHI HERE! LICE ATTENTION DEALERS: WE WILL PICK UP & DELIVER \• 895.1270 • MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-5, SATURDAY 8-NOON • / NOTICE CLIFF LAKE AND 35E PROPOSAL TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE MEADOWLAND AND CEDAR GROVE NEIGHBORHOODS Bea Blomquist, Mayor of Eagan I REALIZE MANY OF YOU ARE GREATLY CONCERNED IN REGARDS TO THE PROPOSED CLIFF LAKE AND 35E DEVELOPMENT. I AM ALSO VERY CONCERNED AND WOULD LIKE TO CLARIFY MY POSITION TO YOU. I HAVE ALWAYS PROTECTED THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. ALL EAGAN RESIDENTS ARE AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY PRIME C ONCERN. I MUST ALSO BE GUIDED BY THE LEGAL FINDINGS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. YOUR CONCERNS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY CONCERNS. I WELCOME YOUR THOUGHTS, YOUR QUESTIONS, YOUR CRITICISMS. MY DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME. Re -Elect Mayor Bea Blomquist VOTE NOVEMBER 3 PAID ADVERTISEMENT: Prepared and paid for at regular advertising rates by The Blomquist for Mayor Cam- paign, Cathy Storin, Treasurer, 4061 Cinnabar Drive, Eagan, MN 55122. THISWEEK NOVEMBER 2, 1987 11A O'CONNOR & HANNAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED? • Automobile Accident • Defective Products • Workers Compensation • No-fault Claims Whatever your personal injury claim, be sure you recover everything to which you're legally entitled. And be sure you contact an attorney with expertise in personal injury cases. Contact: CHUCK HALBERG or_VAN HOLSTON at the Burnsville/Fagan Office (612) 894-0246 There is never a charge for consultation. OCONNOR& HANNAN 12400 Portland Ave. So., Suite 135, Burnsville, MN 55337 (612) 694-0246 Community orchestra will perform Nordica' The Burnsville Community Or- chestra will present its first con- cert of the 1987-88 season at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 in the sanctuary of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Dr., Burnsville. Titled "Nordica," the concert is the first in a series of four offer- ings under the theme of "World Tour." Each of the concerts will present music from geographic locations around the world. The pieces for Sunday's concert will feature music by Scandinavian composers, including "Peer Gynt Suite No. 1" by Grieg and "Fin- landia" and "Symphony No. 2" by Sibelius. A reception, featuring Scandin- avian foods, will follow the con- cert. There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted. The orchestra is a non-profit organization comprising resi- dents from the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. Local performers include: Londa Was- 101131:11 SIIM� �MEATS-SEAFOOD mund, Elaine Lewellyn, Julia Burgess, Gayle Blattner and Mark Boelke of Apple Valley; Barbara and Kathy Haack, Ann- dora Barvir, Evelie Lipszyc, Ross Martin and Karin Miller of Burnsville; Louise Anderson and Mike Robinson of Prior Lake; Lynn and Dale Stoerzinger of Rosemount; MaryAnne Birkey of Savage; Dan Radford of Inver Grove Heights; and Paul Jensen of West St. Paul. The orchestra is beginning its second full concert season under the direction of Stephen Ramsey. Other concerts slated this season are "British Isles" Feb. 21, "Austria/Germany" April 17 and "USA Via Eastern Europe" May 22. The final two counts will feature pianists Susan Genaw and Vladimir Levitsky in concer- to appearances. For information about the con- certs or non -performing mem- berships, call Ramsey at 827-0675 or Gail Hammond at 454-6947. 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EAU CLAIRE, WI EAGAN 593-5762 459-5578 487.2883 455-3176 771-0082 (715) 835-4904 452.8660 PRICES GOOD THRU NOV. 17, 1987 HOURS: MON,-WED. 9:00-6:00 THURS.-FRI. 9:00-7:00 SATURDAY 9:00-4:30 HERS to sponsor Nov. 10 workshop "Living Creatively With Humor and Play" will be presented Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 9:15 a.m. at Community Action Council, 14451 Co. Rd. 11, Burn- sville. Offered by Community Action Council's HERS (Homemaker Effective Resources and Sup- port) program, the workshop will explore creative ways to respond to life's stresses and surprises. Nancy Gotto will perform original music to commemorate HERS' eighth anniversary. The cost is $4 a person. Child care is available for $2. For infor- mation, call HERS at 431-2112. Senior citizens needed to tutor local students The Retired Senior Volunteer Program is recruiting volunteers to tutor Simley High School stu- dents in history, math, English, business,- computers or foreign languages. The program helps persons 60 years and older explore volunteer opportunities in more than 150 non-profit agencies in Dakota, Ramsey and Washington coun- ties. Mileage reimbursement, van transportation, lunch and free supplemental insurance are available t'o seniors at this assignment. Call 221-2820 for information. Valley Viewers to meet at Rahn The Valley Viewers. 4-H Club will meet Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Rahn Elementary,' 4424 Sandstone Dr., Eagan. The meeting will include in- stallation of new members and an achievement night. For information, call Heather Carroll at 454-3567. Midget 'A' hockey has garage sale A multifamily garage sale for Midget "A" hockey will take place on Friday and Saturday. Nov. 6 and 7, at 814 Fireside, Ap- ple Valley. Household items, furniture, clothing of all sizes, sporting items, toys and games will be sold. Call Gail DeBettignies at 432-8091 for more information. BUILDING AND REMODELING •New Homes • Kitchen & Baths •Additions •3 Season Porch •Decks - Stairs •Finished Lower Levels *Install Windows and Doors •25 Yrs. Experience •In Staff Decoration •Design Layout ELLIS BUILDERS, INC. Ask for Charlie 894-5755 after 5 PM ACCIDENTS Keith Rischmiller, Coon Rapids, and Katherine Menzies Sandville, White Bear Lake, were driving vehicles involved in an accident Oct. 22 at Lone Oak Road near Lunar Lane. No in- juries were reported; both vehicles received minor damage. Vehicles driven by Debra Kunkle, Burnsville, and Virginia Wessel, 3590 Wescott Hills Dr., were involved in an accident Oct. 21 at Yankee Doodle Road and Denmark Avenue. Wessel's vehi- cle received about $5,000 damage; Kunkle's received $4,000. No injuries were reported. Carol Stage, Inver Grove Heights, and Ruben Styrlund, Edina, were driving vehicles in- volved in an accident Oct. 21 near Interstate 494 and Pilot Knob Road. The vehicles received $900 and $800 damage respectively ; no injuries were reported. Vehicles driven by Daniel Bar- thoet and Russel Edmonds collid- ed in the parking lot at the Hardee's on Pilot Knob Road. No damage report was available. Lorraine Lane, 4000 Limonite Ln., and Kevin Keller, 1636 River Bluff Ct., were driving vehicles involved in an accident Oct. 26 at Yankee Doodle and Coachman roads. Both vehicles received about $1,000 damage. MEDICALS Marlene Martin Was ill and was transported Oct. 22 from 3038 Cherrywood Ct. to the hospital. A woman was ill Oct. 23 and transported from 1038 Savannah Rd. to the hospital. Gregory Gonzales was ill and was taken from 1259 Deerridge Ct. to the hospital. Margaret Yost was ill and was transported Oct. 25 from 735 Golden Meadow Rd. " to' the hospital. Christie Story was ill and was transported Oct. 25 from 1701 Hickory Hill to the hospital. A man employed at Durning's restaurant was ill and was transported Oct. 24 from Cedar Avenue at Cliff Road to the hospital. A man was ill while driving his vehicle Oct. 25 and was cared for at Cedar Avenue and Diffley Road. Mrs. David Berghoff was ill and was transported Oct. 23 from 3637 Denmark Ave. to the hospital. Florence Olson was ill and was transported Oct. 25 from 1190 Kinglet Ct. to the hospital. A construction worker at 2900 Lone Oak Pkwy. was injured Oct. 26 and transported to the hospital. Alisa Alyea was ill and receiv- ed medical attention Oct. 25 at 1368 Highsite Dr. A woman was ill and was transported Oct. 25 from 1871 Silver Bell Rd. to the hospital. Michael Brown was burned in a home accident and was trans- ported Oct. 26 from 4276 Carlson Lake Ln. N. to the hospital. Kelly Dvorak was ill and was transported Oct. 27 from 3861 Palisade Pt. to the hospital. THEFTS A $300 leather jacket was reported stolen Oct. 21 from Jeff Hart, 4697 Penkwe Way. An estimated $2,700 in items was reported stolen Oct. 21 from Dr. James Adamczak's office, located at 3460 Washington Dr. A $600 diamond and gold brace- let was reported stolen Oct. 22 from Nancy Anderson while she was staying at Compri Hotel. An Alpine cassette player, Bose equalizer, cassette tapes and a briefcase were reported stolen Oct. 25 from a vehicle owned by Debra Woodward. The vehicle was parked at Diamond T Ranch, 4889 Pilot Knob Rd., when the theft occurred. Duffel bags, a camera and purse were reported stolen Oct. 23 from Deb Puchs while the bus she was riding was parked at McDonald's parking lot. The items were valued at$670. A portable stereo and hunting knife were reported stolen Oct. 24 from Pam Higgs, 4565 Slater Rd. Oct. 24. The items, valued at $225, were stolen from her garage. A political campaign sign was reported stolen Oct. 23 from Ed Blomquist. The sign was remov- ed from 3631 Pilot Knob Rd. Various items valued at $150 were reported stolen from Patrick Brink's apartment, locat- ed at 912 Wescott Sq. It's a sale about time CITIZEN Stop signs were reported stolen Oct. 23 from property near Unisys and 1500 Towerview Rd. The signs were valued at $200. VANDALISM Eric Skonord reported Oct. 21 that the window of his vehicle was smashed while parked at Big Top Wine and Spirits, 1282 Town Centre Dr. No damage estimate was available. Sher Garnett, 1483 Woodview Dr. E., reported Oct. 21 that so- meone had egged her car, damaging the paint. Members of Jesus People Church, located on Rahn Way, reported Oct. 23 that someone had broken into the church via a window and ransacked the inside, causing $150 damage. Judy Robertson, 2070 Emerald Ln., reported Oct. 23 that the win- dow of her vehicle had been smashed, causing $100 damage. James Hager reported Oct. 23 that the rear side window of his Pontiac Sunbird was shot out while parked at McDonald's, 1995 Silver Bell Rd., Damage was $100. Thomas Lake Elementary School officials reported Oct. 26 that the maintenance vehicle for the school had received about $400 damage from vandals. Bill Schroeder, 1355 Highsite Dr., reported Oct. 25 that his vehicle was vandalized. His car received dents, and his radio and windows were damaged. FIRE • Firefighters responded to a multi -dwelling apartment fire at the New Residence Inn, 3040 Eagandale Pl., on Oct. 23. One building received an undetermin- ed amount of damage from the fire that started after a main gas line broke .under the curb. No in- juries were reported. OTHER Arrests were made for the following offenses during ,the period of Oct. 21-28: driving under the influence (8); speeding, disturbing the peace and fifth -degree assault. These individuals will appear in Daktoa County Court Division Five for assessment fo fines and/or sentencing. PULSAR SEIKO 2O/ All major credit O cards accepted If it's time for a new watch your timing is right! 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CLOUD OWATONNA PRAIRIE VILLAGE MALL MENOMONIE, RICE LAKE, WI Mon. -Fri. 10-9; Sat. 10-5:30; Sun. 12-5 OPENING SOON: Extra Special - Hastings, MN FALL SEWING CLASSES BEGINNING MACHINE EMBROIDERY Learn the basics of free -form machine embroidery stitches. The class is taught by a qualified "Speed Stitch" instructor. A fabric/design kit is provided. 1 Session Wednesday, November l lth Aft. 12:30-2:30 or Evening 7-9 Cost: $12.00 (includes kit) BEGINNING MACHINE MONOGRAMMING • Take home a guest towel monogrammed and ready to hang in your bathroom. The class will be taught by a qualified "speed stitch" instructor. Learn monogramming for terry cloth, velour, and sweater knits. 1 Session Wednesday, November 18: Aft. 12:30-2:30 or Evening Cost: $12.00 (includes kit) EASY RUFFLES - Learn many ways to add o ruffle to your sweatshirt including ruffle in shoulder seam, ruffled placket, plus much more. 1 Session Thursday, November 19 6:30$:30 Cost: $5.00 CHARTED NEEDLEWORK - Learn a new machine artistry technique resembling needlepoint. Project will be an "Amish Quilt Block Pattern" which makes into a checkbook cover. 1 Session Thursday, November 12 6:30-9 Cost $15.00 (includes kit) BEGINNING APPLIQUE - First evening will be spent on demonstration and hands on experience using the kit included. Second evening we will work on a sweatshirt with a choice of applique designs and neckline variation of either lettuce edge ruffling or knit collar applica- tion. 2 Sessions Mon., Nov. 2 & 9 6:30-8:30 Mon., Nov. 16 & 23 6:30-8:30 Cost: $15.00 (kit included) Pre -registration Required as Space is Limited Awie 14869 Granada Ave. Sewing (Next to Coast to Coast) Apple Valley, MN Center 431-6688 12A NOVEMBER 2, 1987 THISWEEK THISWEEK NOVEMBER 2, 1987 25A Join the Spirit at: Faith Church of Glory Sundays 10 AM at Metcalf Jr. High School Hwy. 13 and County Rd. 30 (Diffley Rd) John Zimmermann, Pastor 456-0864 "wow "Auk wail ALVIVOlk 141 COOL YOUR HEELS! It's Time to Put Your Foot Down ... in comfort! DR. WILLIAM N. NICHOLS Podiatrist Specializing in laser surgery for the removal of warts, often with less pain, quicker heal- ing and less bleeding than normal. Traditional foot surgery, bunions, corns, calluses, warts, ingrown nails, heel pain. 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Penny Dale, president of Women's Aglow in Hong Kong, will be the guest speaker. Dale and her husband served as mis- St. John's holds craft/bake sale St. John's Lutheran Church of Rich Valley will hold its annual craft and bake sale Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Items to be featured include holiday gifts and crafts, canned and bak- ed goods, and plants. Morning coffee and rolls, as well as a lunch, will also be available. AAL Branch #674 will be mat- ching a portion of the funds to help defray the medical expenses of Mark Schwarz who underwent a liver and kidney transplant. The church is located four miles east of Rosemount at the inter- section of County Road 42 and Blaine Avenue. Call 423-2149 with questions. ment scholar, will speak at the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sun- day, Nov. 8 at Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville. Sanders will also address the adult church school forum at 9:30 a.m. on his work in preserving ancient biblical manuscripts. Sanders, an ordained Presbyte- rian minister, is professor of in- tertestamental and biblical studies at the School of Theology at Claremont, Calif., and pro- fessor of religion at the graduate school. He is also president of the Ancient Biblical Manuscript Center for Preservation and Research. The public is welcome. For in- formation, call the church at 890-7877 mornings. meet Nov. 10 sionaries in China until forced to leave by the Communists. All women are welcome. Baby- sitting is available for a small fee at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Dr., Burnsville. For information, call 890-1553. Cedar Grove plans Time Out The Cedar Grove preschool of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 1985 Diffley Rd., invites all mothers to attend Mother's Time Out on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 9:15-11 a.m. at the church. The theme of the morning is "Celebration of the Holidays," featuring three workshops: "Treasures of Christmas Baking," "Crafts and Decorating for Christmas" and "Teaching Your Child the True Meaning of Christmas." No reservations are needed. Nursery and preschool care is provided for children not in school. For more information, call 454-2750 or 454-5773. Annual craft fair is set for Nov. 7 The River Hills United Methodist Church Women will hold their fourth annual country craft fair and bake sale Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is at 11100 River Hills Dr., Burnsville. Lunch will be available. Class Act will perform at church The quintet, Class Act, will pre- sent "The Theology of American Musical Theater" Sunday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. at Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellow- ship, 10715 Zenith Ave., Bloom- ington. In the production, a number of selections from American music- als and their statements are com- pared, with religious beliefs. The public is welcome. Nursery service is available. For informa- tion, call the church at 884-8956. Mount Calvary to present concert The new Mount Calvary music series presents Pamela Carlson Clarke in an organ recital at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Eagan, on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. She will perform works of Bach, Buxtehude, Handel, Langlais and others on the church's Austrian Rieger pipe organ. Clarke, the church's organ- ist/music coordinator, earned a bachelor of arts degree at Augsburg College and is pursuing a graduate degree in church organ performance at the University of Minnesota. She has studied with Stephen Gabrielson, Howard Don Small and Dean Billmeyer, and has performed as part of the St. Mark's Cathedral Music Series. Mount Calvary Lutheran Church is located at 3930 Rahn Rd. in Eagan. The concert is open to the public. A nursery is provid- ed and a freewill offering will support the music series. PECTACULAR When the leaves turn, so does the weather. 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If the city council refuses both plans, Hoffman said there will "be a very large, very expensive lawsuit and we're 100 percent comfortable we will win." "We do not feel we need to rezone; it has been zoned mostly commercial since 1967," he said. "It's reasonable that people would infer that if 68 acres of land are zoned commercial, more than a convenience shopping area will go in there." He concluded that the residents in the neighborhood "will have to come to the realization that the center is coming in one form or another and that we're trying to come up with a plan that's best for the neighbors." David Sellegren, an attorney representing the developers, argued the same point, saying it has been zoned commercial for years, to the benefit of the city. DCAMI meeting set for Nov. 9 The Dakota County Alliance for the Mentally I11 will meet Mon- day, Nov. 9 at 7:15 p.m. in the Norwest Bank Building, 161 N. Concord, room 310, in South St. Paul. Dave Pettit, a Dakota County social worker, will be available to answer questions on mental health in the county. The public is welcome. For more information, call Millie at 451-0645. Rainbow Room plans holiday menu Beginning Nov. 3-13 on Tues- days through Fridays, the student -operated Rainbow Room at the Dakota County Area Voca- tional Technical Institute in Rosemount will be serving Amer- ican cuisine. Nov. 19 and 20 is the Thanksgiving buffet. From Dec. 1-11, the students will be serving American regional cuisine. The annual holiday buffet is schedul- ed for Dec. 17 and 18. The Rainbow Room is a prac- tical learning experience for the food service students at the Vo- Tech Institute. Ca11 423-8421 for reservations between 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Some �fYour Contributions GetUsedln ChildishWays. When you give to the United Way, you help abused children find a safe haven. You help disadvantaged kids find opportunities. And you help lonely kids find a role model and friend. (4) TheUnitedWay If you don't give,who wJ71? PAID ADVERTISEM . repave "The city has taxed and assessed this property based on commer- cial use; more than $3 million in taxes has been paid over the years." "It must also be noted that $340,000 in taxes can be created for the city of Eagan if this pro- posal is approved and allowed to develop," he added. An extensive traffic study prepared by city traffic con- sultants also generated much discussion. Traffic engineer Glen VanWormer told the commission that 30,000 daily trips are ex- pected to be generated in the area once the site is fully developed. continued from front "Phase I would generate 21,000 trips and Phase II would add 9,100 trips daily; during a p.m. peak period, a total of 2,300 trips would be anticipated, 1,500 from Phase I and 800 from Phase VanWormer said. The traffic study identifies a number of improvements that will be needed immediately to "ensure satisfactory operation of the roadway system," the report states. Sellegren told the commission they are "prepared to pay for the necessary changes" and will "pay their fair share with regard to the burdened road use." Re -Elect Jim Smith Eagan City Council PAID ADVERTISEMENT: Prepared and paid for of regular advertising rates by the Jim Smith Reelection Committee; Mary Monahan, Coordinator, 2840 Highview Terrace, Eagan, MN 55121. Leadership Common Sense Integrity That's what Councilman Vic Ellison offers us as our next Mayor. Leadership Vic Ellison has spent the last four months knock- ing on over 8000 doors visiting with Eagan residents about their concerns. Whether the issue is zoning or development, parks or flood problems, Councilman Vic Ellison has been listening and responding. He has worked hard to make sure Eagan residents received two new fire halls to pro- tect our neighborhoods, and new schools to meet the growing needs of our children. Common Sense The health, safety and vitality of our neighborhoods is Vic Ellison's primary concern. That's why Coun- cilman Vic Ellison has worked hard to make police and fire protection a top budgetary priority so our homes and families will be protected. Unfortunate- ly, tax dollars are being drained away by expensive legal fees to defend the city against mounting lawsuits. Vic Ellison knows how to control taxes and spending. As mayor, he will work hard to make sure Eagan has quality growth and that commercial development does not threaten our neighborhoods. Integrity Vic Ellison believes people should be treated fairly and courteously by their city government. Elected officials must hold themselves to a higher standard and avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Con- flicts of interest will destroy the credibility and trust people have in their elected leaders. Vic Ellison understands the importance of avoiding special favors for a chosen few and will represent the best interests of the community. He will work hard to make people part of the process in determining our community's future. Elect Vic 1'IIItftT � or 7 V i i r� or v Ma Dependable Leadership We Know .Knd Trust ENTeog,,lne nellmrnsinn rates by Ellison for Eagan Volunteer Committee, Tom Kubista and Pam McCrea, co-chairs, 4242 N. Malmo Lane, Eagan 55123. THISWEEK NOVEMBER 2, 1987 13A 24A NOVEMBER 2, 1987 THISWEEK Suicide support group will meet A non -denominational support group of relatives and friends of someone who has thought of, at- tempted or committed suicide will meet Mondays, Nov. 2 and 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Christian Life Center, 200 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville. Ongoing meetings are held monthly and anyone can attend at any time. There is no charge. For information, ' call Marge Seklund at 435-7135 or Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 435-8102. Tiny Tots Storytime scheduled at library The Eagan Library, 1340 Wescott Rd., will have a Tiny Tots Storytime for 2- and 3-year- olds Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 11:15 a.m., and Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Registration is required and the first day you may register is Nov. 4. A parent must stay with the child during storytime. The entire family is invited to Bedtime Storytime on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. For more information, call the library at 452-9600. Volunteers sought for literacy project The Friends of the Eagan Library are looking for volunteers to help kick off their new literacy program, "A Literacy Preparation Project through Storytelling." To qualify, volunteers must have a love of books and must en- joy reading to young children. Volunteers will go into the homes of child care providers and child care centers to lead storytimes for preschool children on a regular basis. For more information, call Muriel Baker at 454-2081. 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However, the following stipulations must be met: •The new facility must be aesthetically compatible with the pre- sent structure and surroundings. •There must be adequate space available on the site. •The existing facilitymust be equipped with adequate mechanic- al and electrical capabilities to handle the additional requirements of the new facility. •There must be no operating costs imposed on District 196. The city of Apple Valley requested that the school district allow the proposed ice arena be constructed at Apple Valley High School adja- cent to the existing structure despite the fact that it would be owned and operated completely by the city. The existing facility located at Apple Valley High School is jointly owned by the city of Apple Valley and District 196. A referendum has been scheduled for Dec. 8 by the city of Apple Valley during which the residents of Apple Valley will decide whether or not the second ice facility should be built. The proposed facility will cost an estimated $2.65 million. Board hears employment update An unemployment update was presented Oct. 26 to the Board of Education by Dick Thomas, coordinator of employment systems. He reported that District 196 had 2,700 formal applications for 204 teach- ing vacancies this year and added that these figures were similar to last year's. According to Thomas, 46 percent of the applications were for elementary school positions, 34 percent were for secondary posi- tions and the remainder were for positions in special education, physical education, music and the library. The 204 vacancies consisted of 104 full-time positions„57 part-time or part -year positions and 43 long-term substitute positions. Forty percent of the new individuals hired are secondary edu- cators and 36 percent have been employed as elementary teachers. The remaining number were hired to staff the Alternative Learning Center and the Early Childhood Family Education Centers. Thomas said that the 204 new hirings indicate growth as well as change. Last year the district employed 897 full-time licensed teach- ers for grades K-12. The current figure is 964, which represents an in- crease of 7.5 percent over last year. Thomas said District 196 has been fortunate to have had "a good supply of well -qualified applicants" and added that the trend should continue here as long as it does for other districts. "Our district is looked upon as a place of opportunity," he said. These reports were compiled at the District 196 School Board meeting by Valerie Peddycoart. Jo MEDDLThT ) 4.=fC. IIIIIIII!l;il!IIIIi1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII =...=n.—u_ n111111( __••�----- ,—•••_,Illltnll Christmas Open House November 5 thru 7, 1987 Wonderful sights and smells of a warm, old-fashioned country Christ- mas await you at J. Middlings, Inc. Enjoy the Christmas folk art, country antiques and holiday baking a shop full of treasures to give or to keep. x* Hours: Mon. Thru Fri. 9:30 - 8:00 Saturday 9:30 - 5:00 Closed Sunday E Phone: 431-2366 14867 Granada Ave Apple Valley COUNTY ROAD 42 New District 197 peer program AVHS presents 'The Boyfriend' helps students Link-U P P A peer helping program called Link -Up is rapidly gaining momentum at Grass Junior High School in West St. Paul this fall. The program was created at the District 197 school after a Whole Child Initiative Task Force recommended the district implement a type of peer pro- gram. This recommendation came as a result of a study that indicated peers first turn to each other for help and support. Grass Junior High officials in- volved with the program hope Link -Up will achieve three goals, including: helping students sensi- tize themselves to the needs of others; providing students with the necessary skills to reach out to their peers; and encouraging students to responsibly create a supportive and caring school en- vironment. The role of the student "peer helpers" is basically twofold. Each student will take indepen- dent measures to communicate directly with students in need of peer support. They will also serve as a liaison between troubled stu- dents and appropriate staff mem- bers who may be able to assist them in some way. "We're trying to make Grass a pleasant, comfortable and safe environment for every student," said Becky McKean, an art in- structor at Grass who is actively involved with Link -Up. "That is a reasonable goal in a relatively small school such as ours; the program really has the potential for unifying the student body." Students selected to participate in the project were nominated by staff members and screened by the school counselor, principal and _program facilitators. Paren- tal or guardian permission was required in order for them to par- ticipate. Currently, 22 students are com- pleting the first of three training sessions that will occur through- out the school year. During the four one -hour training periods, students will improve communi- cation skills and will complete a self-esteem evaluation. Training sessions are being conducted` l" Donald Keyes of Pillsbury United Neighborhood Services in Minneapolis. The Link -Up project was coor- dinated by Grass principal James Bauck. Facilitators in- clude McKeen, Gail Penning, a language arts instructor, and Cindy Hoffbeck, a counselor. Former board members sought All former school board members for District 15, which became District 191, and District 191 are asked to contact the superintendent's office at 895-7200. By VALERIE PEDDYCOART The autumn production of "The Boyfriend" at Apple Valley High School boasts of talent this year with seasoned performers cast in the two leading roles. Allen Middleton, a senior at AVHS, plays Tony, an earnest, well-meaning young man at the play's onset, and a nobleman in the end. Middleton is a serious and disciplined actor, according to the director, Dennis Swanson, and has starred in several AVHS productions. He already has been accepted for next year at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh, Pa., one of the most prestigious theatrical schools in the country. He plans to pursue a career in ac- ting and directing. Kelly Swanson, a junior at AVHS and daughter of the play's director, is cast as Polly, a wide- eyed heroine who was originally played by Julie Andrews in 1953. Swanson also has performed in several of AVHS's musicals as well as doing a nine -month run in the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's 1982-83 production of "The Music Man." She plans to pursue a sing- ing career. The other four leading roles are Bobby, played by Mike Jarrard; Maisie, played by Karen Con - nett; Percy, played by Erik Jensen; and Mme. Dubobbet, played by Suzanne Gifford. The show is a musical comedy of the Roaring 20's written by Sandy Wilson. Director Swanson, a speech and theater teacher at AVHS, describes the play as a "fun, exciting musical that isn't staged very often." It is different from most musicals, according to Swanson, because "it's not a large case ex- travaganza." Having a cast of on- ly 24, Swanson feels it is "more intimate, much lighter and more animated." The story has a typical boy- meets-girl plot with an instan- taneous love theme and a lives - happily -ever -after conclusion. The scene is Nice, France, in the drawing room of Mme. Dubobbet's finishing school for proper young English ladies. All of the girls look forward to the costume ball that evening and all of the main characters are paired off by the play's conclusion. "The Boyfriend" will be presented Nov. 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. at Apple Valley High School. All seating is reserved. Ticket prices are $2 for students and $3 for adults. To reserve tickets, call 431-8208, Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. MISTY -EYED logs, portrayed by AVHS' Allem Mid- dleton and Kelly Swanson, prepare for opening night of "The Boyfriend," Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. (MALL HOURS) * * * * FOUR STAR PROMOTIONS (LOCATED COUNTY RD. 42 & NICOLLET AVE.) NOV. 5, 7 THURS. FRI. & SAT. KNOWN FOR QUALITY, UNIQUENESS AND VARIETY FREE WEEKEND FOR TWO AT THE BEAUTIFUL NEW BURNSVILLE CONTRIBUTING MERCHANTS Northwestern Book Store Old Country Buffet Pilgrim Cleaners The Floral Barn Kids Time Out Stride Rite Shoes Snap Shots Portrait Studios Barber Plus and Children's Barber Sun Plus Nails Jack & jill Adventure Video Shinder's Books United Store Maid of Scandinavia Coyne's Hallmark Touch of Countree Hearth & Home American Family Insurance Benson Optical Cobblestone Jewelers 011ies Pizza St. Paul Book & Stationery Molly's Rascals The Associates Sun Valley Waterbeds China Seas Restaurant T. J. Maxx * * * * Four Star Promotions Box 233, Apple Valley, MN 55124 CALL 435-6531 14A NOVEMBER 2, 1987 THISWEEK THISWEEK NOVEMBER 2, 1987 23A school Photos by RoxAn"ne Kruger A championship performance A FREE -FORM performing style allowed RHS band members the freedom to maneuver around the Metrodome field. Each formation changed every few seconds. After their performance, students found themselves cheering in the stands. But as these two band members at right discovered, the game proved to be as nerve-racking as the anticipation of their performance. Series of meetings set for parents to review new AIDS curriculum District 191 has scheduled a series of meetings for parents to review the district's newly adopt- ed AIDS curriculum. An over- view of the curriculum will be presented at three elementary sites and three secondary sites. All of the presentations are open to the public and interested parents are encouraged to at- tend. The schedule is: Elementary Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Vista View Elemen- tary Monday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Gideon Pond Ele- mentary Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Sioux Trail Elemen- tary Junior high Monday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. in the first floor lecture theater of Met- calf Junior High Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. in room 204 of Nicollet Junior High High school Monday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. in room A-150 of Burnsville High School The board of education recent- ly approved lessons on the com- municable disease for students in grades five, seven, nine and 10. The material in the lessons is ap- propriate for each grade level. The curriculum was prepared by a team of District 191 teachers during the past summer. It was reviewed by the district's cur- riculum evaluation steering com- mittee and the curriculum coun- cil, which both have citizen rep- resentation. The need for an AIDS cur- riculum was identified through parent surveys conducted by the curriculum council. `Super Saturday Seminar' slated District 191 Community Educa- tion will sponsor "Super Satur- day Seminar" Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Burnsville High School, 600 E. Hwy. 13. Three sessions of enriched learn- ing opportunities for children in kindergarten through seventh grade will be offered. Classes include: "Chess," "Ballet," "Build a Bird Feeder," "Be a Happy Stamp Collector," "Catch a Cricket," "Curious About Computers," "Fun With Money," "Fun With Line, Shape and Color," "German," "How the Earth Works," "Karate," "Kidding Around," "Let's Paint Fall and Winter," "Little Actors Theater," "Let's Put on a Play," "Magic," "Paint With Pastels," "Skateboarding," "Woodwork- ing," "Working With Clay," "Space Futures" and "Fall Fes- tival for Kindergartners." The cost is $5 a session. Fliers with more details will be in the district's elementary schools by Tuesday, Nov. 3. For informa- tion, call community education at 895-7214. Advisory Council meets Nov. 10 The Community Education Ad- visory Council of Independent School District 196 will hold its next meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the district office, 14445 Diamond Path, Rosemount. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. The agenda will include depart- ment reports, budget review and 1987-88 goals. The public is in- vited. For more information, call JoAnne Ellison at 423-9420. Spelling championship Pmtit g p p atAC HenryeeSiblngeyse finalists named at MJH Twenty finalists from the seventh and eighth grades have been named in the spelling cham- pionship at Metcalf Junior High. Eighth grade finalists are Erin Murphy, Steve Orth, Jennie Christianson, Sam Kwon, Joe Mashuga, Kelly Williams, Jessica Porter, Adriana Robledo, Heather Hunnel and Shannon Goblirsch. Seventh grade finalists are Laura McClure, John Seavey, Sara Daggett, Joe Strike, Jeremy Yarwood, Sarah Bailey, Alex, Voice of Democracy deadline approaches The VFW and its ladies' aux- iliary will sponsor the Voice of Democracy program in Novem- ber for loth through 12th graders. Participants write and tape- record a three- to five-minute. broadcast script expressing their views on "America's Liberty — Our Heritage." The deadline to submit entries is Nov. 12. Three judges will listen to the tapes on that date, then submit their choice to the second district on Dec. 12. One winner will be chosen from each state. From among the state winners, seven national winners will be chosen to receive a total of $33,500 in schol- arships. In the 40 years that the VFW and its ladies' auxiliary have been involved with the Voice of Democracy program, more than 5 million high school students have participated. Brochures have been distrib- uted to the high schools. For more information, contact Mrs. Anker at Apple Valley High School. Skubic, Amy Kuznia, Andrea Marshall and Liv Kleven. These students had the 10 highest scores in each grade on the first -round written test given Oct. 20. Some 358 students in the two grades took the test. The 20 winners have been in- vited to compete in the champion- ship, which is an oral spelldown. It will be Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 8:05 a.m. in the second floor lecture theater at Metcalf. The public is welcome. Vo-Tech offers design courses The Dakota County Area Voca- tional Technical Institute is offer- ing a series of evening courses tailored to meet the needs of peo- ple interested in interior design: "Basic Drafting and Lettering II" will be offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning Nov. 3. "Basic Drafting" and "Lettering II" are prerequisites for this course. • "Human Factors in Design" will be offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning Nov. 4. The course outlines the human factors, both psychologic- al and physical, that are para- mount to effective design. "Residential Design I" will help students effectively design foyers, living and dining rooms and family rooms. The course in- cludes spatial analysis, ar- rangements and appropriate fur- nishing selections. The course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Nov. 3. All of the courses are three - credit classes and cost $76.60. All design credits are transferable to the full-time interior design pro- gram offered at the Vo-Tech. For more information, call Wayne Davis at 423-8235. Parents of Henry Sibley High School students are invited to at- tend a Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 in the third -floor faculty dining room. The agenda includes a report;" on the student council organiza- tion and their activities, and an overview of the work of the guid'= ance department. Parents will be asked to pro- vide topics for future meetings. There will be time for discussion and questions. Open house set at Brady schools Archbishop Brady junior and senior high schools invite all parents, schools and interested citizens to the 23rd annual open house and information night, Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Visitors can meet with faculty and staff, tour the school and campus, and enjoy refreshments. Vo-Tech offers steam workshop The Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Develop- ment is sponsoring a workshop with Dakota County Area Voca- tional Technical Institute and the Minnesota State Board of Voca- tional Technical Education on steam engines and steam straps. Workshop participants will be able to recognize problems and implement steam system changes to reduce energy and maintenance costs. A $65 fee covers training, man- uals, certification of attendance and lunch. The workshop will be held at the Vo-Tech center Monday, Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For registration information, call Dennis.Thureen at 423-8470. AIDS instruction in place in Dist. 196 By VALERIE PEDDYCOART AIDS information is now part of the health curriculum at District 196 schools. The expanded communicable disease unit, which includes AIDS instruction as an addendum to the regular health curriculum, is new this fall, according to Sally Cole, District 196 nursing coor- dinator. Educators who will instruct the lessons completed their in- service training Oct. 5. "I do think we're leading in the fact that we have our program in place," said Cole during a recent interview. The Health Curriculum Steer- ing Committee consisting of 16 teachers and nurses representing all grade levels, developed the curriculum last year. The pro- cess started during the fall of 1985 when the district began examin- ing the impact of the disease and the problems that AIDS could present. At that time, five goals were established. Briefly, they were: • Inform all staff concerning AIDS. • Institute AIDS information in- to the appropriate curriculums. • Develop community educa- tion. • Develofr a policy concerning management of staff and students with diagnosed cases. • Keep abreast of new informa- tion and update policies accor- dingly. "We wrote these goals because, at the time, there was so much in- formation bombarding us from all directions," Cole explained. "We had so many questions that we needed to establish goals in order to accomplish all that was needed." In January 1986, all District 196 staff, from custodians to school board members, attended an in- service training session on basic AIDS information. "District 196 feels AIDS educa- tion is extremely important," Cole said. "In order to educate students and the community, we must have a well-educated staff." Cole added that all staff is periodically provided with up- dated information and all new staff is given in-service training. District 196 is one of the few districts in the area so far ad- vanced with an AIDS information program. Cole said the district has had a lot of calls from other districts asking for more infor- mation. "We're not doing anything dif- ferent than what every district will be doing," said Don Brun- dage, district chemical and wellness coordinator. "We're just a little more up front." In-depth AIDS instruction for students starts in the fifth grade, although younger students discuss communicable diseases and disease prevention through self -care and hygiene. The curriculum for fifth graders is designed to help students understand the characteristics of communicable disease, the ,effects of AIDS on the immune system and the rights of people with disease. In grades six through eight, AIDS is discussed with respect to all communicable diseases; sex- ually transmitted, airborne and waterborne. Personalities and lifestyles are addressed also as they relate to transmission and prevention. According to Brun- dage, eighth graders are given "a thorough round of discussion." The lessons are more in-depth at this grade level and fears and high -risk groups are also men- tioned. The ninth and loth grade cur- riculum examines methods of prevention and myths about com- municable diseases. A review of basic information is also presented. Eleventh and 12th graders are not required to enroll in a health course, so AIDS information is presented in other courses such as social studies and home economics. Cole said District 196 is sen- sitive about ensuring that all in- formation comes from reliable sources. Therefore, Cole gathers her information and statistics for staff updates from the State Health Department, the State Board of Education, the Center for Disease Control and the American Red Cross. "With the push for AIDS educa- tion, everyone's producing something," Cole said. "We need to make sure that what we're us - Donations sought for Thanksgiving baskets Community Action Council, a non-profit human service agency, needs food and volunteers to dis- tribute special Thanksgiving food baskets to needy families in Nov- ember. Donations by individuals and organizations are needed by Nov. 13. In addition, short-term volun- teers are needed to distribute the baskets Nov. 12-25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Community Action Council, 14451 Co. Rd. 11, Burns- ville. The following items make up a typical Thanksgiving food bas- ket: turkey (certificate only), potatoes (box or mix), gravy mix, cranberries (canned), dressing mix, powdered milk, green vegetable (canned), pie crust and whipped topping (box- ed), pumpkin pie filling and evaporated milk. For information on donating, volunteering or receiving a bas- ket, call Community Action Coun- cil at 431-2112. ing is accurate and up-to-date." District 196 has developed its own policy regarding staff and students carrying the AIDS virus. According to Cole, the policy alludes to the fact that the in- dividual would be evaluated and would be allowed to attend school whenever possible. "All evidence at the present time shows that no (AIDS) cases have been caused by casual con- tact," she said. District 196's mission, however, is the education of students, staff and the communi- ty. 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She was employed at Northwestern Bell for more than 25 years as a telephone operator and super- visor. She is survived by two sons, Dennis of St. Paul and Thomas of Eagan; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Goyette, and a sister, Ethyl LeHane. Zoo seeks ski patrols Cross-country ski trails at the Minnesota Zoo are scheduled to open Nov. 15 or as soon after that date as weather permits. The zoo is currently seeking volunteers to serve as part of the Ski Patrol who will provide assistance and information to zoo visitors on the trails. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, provide their own equipment, ski at least at an in- termediate level and volunteer for a minimum of five days dur- ing the ski season. Ski patrol volunteers will receive free admission and park- ing at the zoo when volunteering. A training session for volunteers will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. All new volunteers are required to attend this session. To register for the training ses- sion or to request information, call 431-9241. Breck artwork displayed at zoo Artwork by 32 students from Breck School is on display at the Minnesota Zoo. The illustrations in the display were created as part of the third graders' studies of Minnesota mammals during the 1986-87 school year. The special unit included study of the mammals' habitat, reproduction, food, predators and appearance. Under the direction of Breck's Lower School Art teacher, Rosa- lie Newman Pavlasek, the stu- dents used what they had learned and created illustrations of the animals in tempera paint. This exhibit is part of "Through The Eyes of Children," organized by the A.B. Brooks Nature Center in Wheeling, W.Va. This program was developed to arrange the temporary exchange of animal and nature art by children from around the world. These paint- ings will be sent to California for exhibit in early 1988. Negotiations are currently under way for addi- tional exhibitions in the Soviet Union, Japan and South America. The illustrations will be dis- played at the zoo through Nov. 22. school ECFE classes still available Parents and their children, from birth 'up to kindergarten age, are invited to enroll in the new class session at District 196 Early Childhood Family Educa- tion (ECFE) centers. Most class- es will begin the week of Nov. 11 and run approximately eight weeks. The Family Corner, 4590 Scott Tr., Eagan, has spaces in these weekly two-hour classes: "Time With Baby," Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. ; "Family 'Topics," Thurs- days at 2:45 p.m.; "Single Parents," Mondays at 6:15 p.m.; and "Little Friends, Little Foes," Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. The Family Place, 14736 Pen- nock Ave., Apple Valley, offers: "Healthy Ways Families Deal With Stress," Tuesdays at 2:45 p.m.; "Parenting While My Spouse is Gone," Thursdays at 12:15 p.m.; "Enjoying Family Traditions," Mondays at 2:45 p.m. ; "Employed Moms' Night," Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., and "Dads 'n Discipline," Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. In addition to these classes held in the ECFE centers, several pro- grams will be offered throughout the district. These have the same format, content, staffing and facilities. Included are "Moms' Time Out," Mondays at the HRA center in Rosemount, "Caring for Children with Understanding" and "Parents and Toddlers," both offered Thursdays at Luth- eran Church of Our Savior, Rose- mount. ECFE classes are open to parents and their prekindergar- ten children. A half-hour portion includes games, fun and inter- action, followed by time for an educational parent discussion. For complete class information or to receive an ECFE brochure or monthly newsletter, call The Family Place at 431-8340 or The Family Corner, 452-5736, week- days from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. `O-O-O-Oklahoma!' at BHS Nov. 6 BRAD McDONALD and Dawn Robertson play the sometimes on, sometimes off romantic duo of Will Parker and Ado Annie. Music teachers plan recital Apple Valley Music Teachers Association will present a joint teacher -student recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at Berean Baptist Church, Burnsville. Teachers represented are: Diane Bradford, Judith Brook, Rich Clausen, Joyce Farley, Karen Johnson, D.D. Michael- Mechelke, Mary Rightmyer and Mary Sexton. For more information, call 452-3158. RHS features madrigal dinner A Grand Madrigal Celebration will take place at Rosemount High School on the evenings of Dec. 17, 18 and 19 at 6:30 p.m. and on Dec. 20 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale beginn- ing Nov. 23 and are by reserva- tion only. Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets can be obtained by call- ing 423-9342. NOTICE OF ELECTION The Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) County Committee election this year will be on November 12, 1987 The ballot below must be filled out, detached and mailed and received or returned in person to the FmHA Office, 1400 Cannon Circle, Faribault, MN 55021 not later than November 12, 1987. If you do not vote in person, you should mail your ballot inside a blank envelope marked ballot to ensure a secret ballot This blank envelope should be placed inside the envelope you use to mail your ballot. Your name and address must be legible on the outer envelope. Failure to provide this information will render your ballot invalid. Ballots and envelopes may also be obtained from your local FmHA office. All members of a farm family, husband, wife, and adult children who meet the voter criteria are entitled to one vote each. All persons who mail in o vote must be identified on the outside of the envelope by name and address Failure to provide this information would render the ballot invalid See Voter Certification Statement below. The slate of nominees for Dakota, Goodhue, Rice and Scott Area Committee are listed in the ballot below The qualifications of persons voting are described in the "Voter Certification Statement" For further information regarding voting and voter eligibility, seethe County Of- fice listed above. FmHA elections are open to all eligible voters without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, sex, and/or handicap. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION BALLOT FOR COUNTY COMMITTEE MEMBER State - Minnesota; Counties - Dakota, Goodhue, Rice and Scott *Candidates - William H. Schroeder Darrel A. Thomford Albert Zweber *Only vote for one candidate Please detach this notice before voting ballot VOTER CERTIFICATION STATEMENT Subpart W of Part 2054 of Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations requires that all voters for FmHA county or area committee elections meet the following eligibility requirements: (a) be fanners, (b) derive the principal part of their income from farming (that is more than 50 percent of their gross income must come from agricultural production); (c) have their principal farming operation within the county or area for which the election is being held. By submitting this ballot, I attest that I meet the criteria to vote. Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical tale of romance in the Oklahoma territory, "Oklahoma! ," will open Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. Additional performances will be Nov. 7,12,13 and 14, also at 8 p.m. In addition to the title song, the popular musical features the songs "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" and "People Will Say We're in Love" among others. Approximately 70 - students have been rehearsing afternoons and some evenings to prepare the produc- tion. In addition, others are working to build sets, sew costumes and do publicity. It is the first time in the school's history that an all - school musical is being presented during the school year. The theater, vocal music and instrumental music departments collaborated on the musical. The production is directed by Renae Williams, T.B. Mraz and Loren Squires. The orchestra is directed by Rod Ellickson and Mark Mraz, and Bill Beckler design- ed the set. Tickets are $4 and may be reserved by calling the theater department at 895-7332. 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The bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the lower level of Diamondhead Mall at Burnsville Parkway and Nicollet Avenue. The money raised will be used If you smoke please quit. 11 A message from the American t Lung Associatior o" Minnesota to purchase items for the future church, which will be located on Highway Avenue in Apple Valley. Missionaries plan visit for Nov. 8 Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Fluth, who have served as medical mission- aries in Cameroon, Africa, will be discussing their work at Apple Valley Baptist Church Sunday, Nov. 8. They have served at a Baptist hospital in Cameroon do- ing surgeries and treating and re- habilitating leprosy patients. At 10 a.m. Dr. Fluth will be speaking to all the adults and young people, and Mrs. Fluth and their 14-year-old son, Kevin, will be speaking to the children. At the 11 a.m. service, Dr. Fluth will speak about mission opportuni- ties in different parts of the world. There will be a potluck dinner at noon. At 6:30 p.m. Dr. Fluth will dis- cuss his medical work in Cam- eroon. The couple has served as medical missionaries for more than 20 years in Cameroon under the North American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. The public is invited to these pro- grams. Re -Elect Jim Smith Eagan City Council PAID ADVERTISEMENT: Prepared and paid for of regular advertising rotes by the lim Smith Reelection Committee; Mary Monahan, Coordinator, 2840 Highview Terrace, Eagan, MN 55121. ARC is selling Christmas cards Christmas cards and calendars designed by people who are men- tally retarded and butterfly bows are available from the Associa- tion for Retarded Citizens (ARC) Suburban, 14451 Co. Rd. 11, Burn- sville, and from ARC members throughout Dakota, Scott and South Washington counties. Purchase of items represents a donation to ARC, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving people who are mentally retard- ed and their families. For information, call the ARC Suburban office at 431-3700. hello to all of our friends! NOW OPEN in our new PERMANENT loca- tion in the upper level of DIAMONDHEAD MALL, just 2 blocks east of 35W on the BURNSVILLE PARKWAY, BURNSVILLE. OPEN DAILY 7 Days A Week Our new 10,000 sq. ft. gallery f eatures hand-crafted goods, art & antiques. We have Lace and Country Teddy bears, pottery, prints, floral, kaleidescopes, ap- plique, collector dolls, wooden accessories, seasonal decor and much more. Plan to visit us soon. We are so very proud of our 150 artists! NIBurnsville County Rood 42 Center OPEN MON: FRI. 10-9; SAT. 10-6; SUN. 12-5 FREE PARKING • VISA/MASTERCARD 890-1233 Ben Franklin Better quality for less! 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U.S. Swim & Fitness Cedarvale Mall Highway 13 and Cedar Eagan 971 1 72\ 73 Page 20 — Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 74 t ll)ARVAII MAII ill,li WAY 13 AND ('link CA(GAN 1987. • Bus tour highlights — Page 2 • Educating Eagan students — Pages 4, 5 • Meeting recreational needs — Pages 6, 7 • Chamber of Commerce sheltered by `umbrella' — Page 12 above left: Nearly 500 homes are under construction in the city. above right: Nickie Richardson, Thomas Lake student. middle left: Compri is Eagan's newest hotel. lower left: Residents enjoy activities at Trapp Farm Park. — Photos by S. Maus Bettenga — Growing city exceeds projections by S. Maus Bettenga Look at the commercial and residential growth explosion that has taken place in Eagan in the past five years. Houses replace cornfields almost overnight. New commercial and retail businesses are built before residents realize the land has been sold. Eagan is a fast-growing, rapidly develop- ing city of more than 42,000 people. In the past seven years, the city's population has grown by 100 percent, from 20,700 in 1980 to approximately 42,500 in 1987, according to city staff estimates. Staff expect there will be more than 50,000 residents in the city by 1990. Metropolitan Council projections had estimated Eagan's 1990 population at 43,000. Growth in Eagan has been greater than any other city in the metropolitan area for the past two years. In Dakota County, one of the most rapidly expanding in the state, Eagan also holds the title of fastest growing. The tremendous growth has increased the market value of property from an estimated $466,419,421 in 1980 to an estimated $1.3 million in 1987. The number of households has grown 1987. City Council and staff are working to main- tain services to residents, said City Ad- ministrator Tom Hedges,at a public hearing for the proposed 1988 city budget. City depart- ments will spend about $8.6 million next year to service the needs of residents. The biggest portion, 36.6 percent, will be spent on public safety. General government costs will claim 30.4 percent; with public works, 18.6 percent, and parks and recreation, 14.3 percent, rounding out the expenditure pie. Also, .1 percent will go to the city's contingency fund. Being a growing city means having a young, mobile population. About 31 percent of the city's residents are under 19 years of age, 4.3 percent are over 60 years old. Median age of residents is 28 years. Median value of a single-family home is $84,100. Median monthly rent is $510. Although the city has mushroomed over the past decade, potential for more. expansion re- mains — only about 45 percent of the city's residential area is developed. from 6,824 in 1980 to 14,133 in the first half of Eagan Progress — Supplement to tiagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 — Page 1 210 Oak St. Farmington (PH 463-7121) PEOPLES NATURAL GAS 3958 Sibley Memorial Hwy. Eagan (PH 454-6080) Walnut Mils apartm ants 1813 Trailway Drive Eagan, MN 55122 452-4038 For all your Home or Business Phone Needs... • Equipment • Accessories • Installation • Repair LEE& ELAINE McGONIGLE 3954 Cedarvale Mall Eagan, MN 55122 (612) 452-8270 AMOCO 11111111. 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Services Are Our Landmark And by providing a variety of important services, Edina Realty has grown to become one of the largest real estate companies in the country. Home Financing Edina Financial Services, Inc. (a subsidiary of Edina Realty) offers Conventional, FHA and VA loan products coupled with competitive rates. Relocation The Corporate Relocation Services division works exclusively with people moving into or away from this area. That's why more and more companies are counting on Edina Realty to handle their transferring employees' real estate needs. To make moving easier, corporations also rely on Edina Realty's own Relocation Program Management company to purchase and market a transferring employee's home. These Other Support Services Will Facilitate Your Transaction • Professional Closing Staff • Multiple Listing Service • Edina Realty Agency (Insurance) • Equity Title Company 688-0262 Page 2 — Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Nevv'ePaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 3410 Federal Drive, Eagan, MN 55122 Rely on Edina Realty for all your real estate needs. We have 26 offices and 1,500 sales associates. BUSINESS BRIEFS Dakota Electric Association, based in Farmington, is equally owned by more than 49,000 cooperative members. The association was founded in 1937 and has grown into one of the largest enterprises of its type in the state. DEA services customers in a 507 square mile area in- cluding Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Inver Grove Heights and Rosemount. Jim Van Epps is general manager of DEA. A direct line has been established to report service interruptions, 463-6201. Lenny Gephart Jr. recently opened Gepharts Contemporary in the Silver Bell Plaza. The store is a showroom of contemporary home furnishings. Green Mill. Pizza and Ping's Oriental Food recently opened for take-out and delivery service in Eagan's International FoodFare, 1380 Duckwood Drive. Green Mill Express will serve whole pizzas and slices in four varieties. Delivery orders are taken at 681-9380. Ping's To Go will offer eight Szechauan and Cantonese entrees, six appetizers and rice. Prevention Sciences, founded by Eagan resident Kent R. Barker, is a new company aimed at increasing the utility of home blood pressure kits. Since there is currently no easy means of calibrating blood pressure kits, they must be returned to the factory for ser- vicing, a time consuming and costly endeavor for the owner. Barker's company offers a lower cost calibration service by having customers leave their unit at a drop-off location close to their home. Work is completed within five working days. Duane Skar recently joined the staff of the Pediatric and Young Adult Group of Physicians in Eagan. Doctors Leonard, Matus, Coyne Balfanz, Baron and Hen- drick practice pediatrics and young adult medicine in addition to the sub- specialties of allergy and endocrinology. The group has extended hours in the John Forsberg, his mother, Barb. morning and afternoon at its office in Yankee Square Office, 3460 Washington Drive. Prestige Travel, 1284 Town Centre Drive, was established in St. Louis Park in 1977 and opened an Eagan branch in November 1986. Owners Louis and Richard Newman and manager Kris Fagerlie specialize in corporate travel and vacation planning. John Forsberg, 13, Eagan, won a Valvoline mini race car from the Big Wheel/Rossi in Eagan's Car Care Center, I-35E and Cliff Road. The car was given away in a drawing during the chain -wide grand opening celebration. Yankee Square Inn, 3450 Washington Drive, has served travelers and businesses in Dakota County for four years. Timothy Dunn, general ma Hager, oversees the hotel's complete cE tering and banquet facilities as well as the guest and conference rooms. Yankee Square specializes in bt; siness meetings, social gatherings and ci ecktail parties. Hotel guests have free use of the Eagandale Racquet Club facilities Larry Wenzel, owner and foun ler of Wenzel Mechanical, has provided numb- ing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and sewer repair services in Eagar for 27 years. Fantastic Sam's recently opened a new hair salon in Blackhawk F laza, Blackhawk and Diffley roads. The salon is a full -service, reasonably price 1 hair salon for the entire family. Sir Speedy Printing Center, 1571) Cen- tury Point, offers full -service commer- cial printing at quick print price s and delivery. Ralph Wohlers, owner, has worked in advertising and graphi 2 arts for 43 years. His daughter, Therese L. Wohlers, runs Artifacts Graphic Ser- vices, located at the same address. Ar- tifacts provides design, typesetting and copywriting services for advertisement and promotional business pieces. Parkview Golf Course, an 18-hale ex- ecutive golf course was built b3 Ray Rahn and opened in 1969. Current owner Donald W. Larsen bought the c ourse from Rahn in December 1981. The c ourse is par 63 and requires the use of all clubs. Parkview's policy is to have at leas ?. nine holes available to the general public at all times, even during special events. Tnwanted newspapers, cans, ves and grass clippings can ecycled at these sites: • Newspapers: St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Road. Bagged or bundled newpapers only, no • agazines or catalogs. Miscellaneous: : Contract yclers Inc., 2767 Highway 55, 1 and aluminum beverage call Joe Williams, 452-9749. ount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Road, glass and newsprint; 452-4182, • Leaves, grass clippings. garden wastes: Eagan Compost Program, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. compostibles and small quan- tities of brush; 454-8100. Office paper recycling: s Certain -Teed Building Pr. - ducts, Valley Industrial Park, Shakopee, 445-6450. • Data Fiber Products Crp., 201 Girard Ave" Minneapolis, 3'; !-0886. • Haselbergtr Associates, 39? 'Y'41. County Road B, New Brighton, 636-9452. • Metro Paper n.ecovery, 5E Eustis, Minneapolis, 332-350i Bus tour sponsors These organizations are co- sponsoring the Oct. 2 )us tour: • City of Eagan • Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce • R. L. Johnson [n- vestments • Joseph M. Miller Con- struction • Sienna Corporation • Minnesota Mutual Life • Ryan Construction • Thorson, Cornwell, Klohs Company CINDY DENNY ROXANNE (612) 452 3290 76 KOEHNEN'S EAGAN SERVICE CENTER 4195 Nicols Road Eagan, Minnesota 551 22 FULL SERVICE ALL WORK GUARANTEED Emergency Road Service Etc Mecran,ca'' Repairs ._—_ =—_ Midwest A MO Blind Cleaners �_ _MM _ — ... . 688-6839 •Pick-up and Delivery •Take Down & Rehang BONDED '• FREE HOUSE DESIGN REGISTERED BUILDER *• AND CARPET EXPRESS.w ' . - �� I O _, .1li VA) 41=0,'u © � 1 4 . •Carpet • ustom Made Cabinets •Vinyl •Vanities •Ceramic Tile •Levolor Blinds •Wood Floors •Wallpaper •Colony Paint •Commercial & Residential 1975 Seneca Road 452-9538 `"•'•*PLAN SERVICE Felix Tillges Res. 469-2692 TIL, LGES CONSTRUCTION CO LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55044 PHONE 612-469-2144 Fresh Baked Daily • titifd 3808 Sibley Memorial Hwy. (Highway 13) PAisr Donut: 454-4382 �•• + =� h&5• Ir:f I11 r t rtt. •e nts Thank You, Eagan Carriage Green Apt. of Eagan Professionally managed by Stuart Corporation Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 — Page 19 BUSINESS BRIEFS BUS TOUR The Caretakers Turf Maintenance Inc., was formed in 1976 and has since served the communities of Eagan, Mendota, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville and Bloomington. Located in Eagan at 1231 Carlson Lake Road, the company pro- vides landscape management and maintenance services for commercial and industrial property. General Manager Tom Mann and his crews provide year-round service to customers with mowing, fertilization, weed control, pruning, snow removal, aeration and spring and fall clean up ser- vices. Norwest Bank, 3390 Pilot Knob Road, recently added three new services: the Reward account, Classic account and Trade -A -Rate certificates. Those eligible for Reward Account status receive free checking if their loan or credit lines with . Norwest have balances more than $5,000. First checks are free. Classic Accounts provide free checking with any $10,000 combination in depository accounts, no fee for checks. Trade -A -Rate certificates allow the customer to switch the rate on a 24-month to 60-month certificate once during its term to the currently offered rate. Corey Cleveland, vice president, and Laurie Schubert-Kvam, assistant vice president/branch manager, run the Norwest branch which was opened in 1983. Robert A. Casper, D.D.S., has practic- ed preventive, family -oriented dentistry in Eagan for 11 years. His office is at 1452 Yankee Doodle Road. Perkins Family Restaurant opened in Eagan in 1973 and was recently remodel- ed to keep up with residents' needs. The restaurant at 3840 Sibley Memorial Highway is open 24 hours a day and of- fers a variety of breakfasts, lunches and dinners at moderate prices. Eagan Floral, 1284 Town Centre, features daily deliveries throughout the metro area and two delivery times each day in Eagan. With 17 years of ex- perience, owner Patricia Dahlgaard and her three designers give their personal touch to each arrangement without using premade designs. The shop specializes in weddings, ar- rangements, fresh cut flowers, green plants and custom silk arrangements. Lehman's In Eagan, 1979 Seneca Road, is the largest independent automotive repair garage south of the Minnesota River. Owner Richard Cossette, Mechanical Manager Peter Frame and Body Shop Manager Ray Stark and their staff can handle anything from a flat tire to complete rebuilding of a damaged auto. All Lehman's mechanic and collision technicians are ASE certified and attend schooling annually to meet customers' needs in the changing automotive in- dustry. Lehman's Garage of Minneapolis has been in the automotive repair business since 1917. The company branched south of the river in January with the purchase of the former Cedarville Auto Repair building. • Quality Tours and Travel opened last August in the Waterview Office Tower as a full -service travel agency. The agency operates its own tours and next year will take 500 people to Australia and New Zealand. Those interested in trips closer to home will find services for airline tickets, hotel and car rental reservations and tour pro- grams available through Quality Tours and Travel. Charles W. Hemeon, president and owner, urges residents considering a winter getaway to book early while space is still available. SonRise Books and Gifts recently open- ed at 1284 Town Centre Drive. The store specializes in Bibles and Christian books, gifts, cards, music, wedding invitations and church supplies. Jan Kneer and Pat Neppl said their store has a friendly, caring atmosphere Members of Hauge, Eide and Keller, P.A. recently moved to new offices in the Town Centre Professional Building, 1260 Yankee Doodle Road. Staff members shown are Kevin Eide, left, seated and Paul Hauge; Debra Schmidt, left, standing, Thomas Low, Lori Bellin and David Keller. and they enjoy meeting and serving peo- ple on a personal basis. Dr. Rodney C. Horgen and Dr. Judy L. Lemieux have provided chiropractic care in Eagan for four years. Their new location is in Yankee Square Shopping Center. Horgen and Lemieux have special interests in nutrition and acupuncture and specialize in worker compensation, sports, auto and acciden- tal injuries. Adventure World Inc., opened in Cedarvale Mall in April 1975. Joan and Tim Deer, owners of the travel agency since it opened, specialize in airline reservations and tickets, MLT and ITA charters, cruises and commercial travel arrangements. Joan is a certified travel counselor who has traveled around the world and ar- ranged for independent tours through South Africa and privately escorted tours through the Orient. Phones Plus, in Cedarvale Mall, is owned and managed by Elaine and Lee McGonigle. Lee worked as an in- staller/repairman for Northwestern Bell for 14 years and has a background in aviation electronics. Elaine oversees the showroom sales and takes care of intalla- tion and repair orders. Telephone 452-4455 Robert A. Casper, Jr., D.D.S. General Dentistry Office Hours By Appointment 1452 Yankee Doodle Road " Eagan, Minnesota 55121 mane 8hcf (a Nair salon KATHLEEN SCHWANZ, Stylist 4283 Stirrup Street 454-7637 Eagan, MN CEDARVALE TAILORS 3988 Sibley Memorial Hwy. Eagan, Minnesota 55122 452-6191 M-W 9:00-7:00 Tue.-Thur.-Fri. 9:00-6:00 Sat 9:00-2:00 Phone: (612) 452-4488 Established 1927 THE McKAyS COMPANY MANUFACTURERS WATER TREATING EQUIPMENT CUSTOM SUPERIOR AUTOMATIC SOFTENERS COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC JOHN KAYSEN 3314 TERMINAL DRIVE PRESIDENT EAGAN, MN 55121 ZENNOX THE EFFICIENCY EXPER SSM IN GEORGE FREDRICKSON FREDRICKSON HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING 4030 BEAU D'RUE DR. EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122 452-2775 454-5765 Sox Ridge Estates ONE & TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS 3367 COACHMAN ROAD EAGAN, MN 55121 Bus tour to highlight business development in city NI 35 N 6 7 8 0 O cc cc r- 1 144 1♦ t 47 4 1 "1 2 2 .1 24 25j 21 / �� 5 I 3 26 2 i Ne64 1 20) (1 1 1 WESCOTT ROAD 1 1 18 17 \15 4140 37 -1 39 1 1. 32 38 1 33 1 1____ 31L-I • 10 11 19 DIFFLEY ROAD CLIFF ROAD 1 141 `��-�- 301 1 L___ 1 1 16 12 13 34 - Site 0 O 0 0 27 29 1 281 1 1. MSA Advanced Manufacturing 2. Seneca Waste Water Treatment 3. Silver Bell Plaza I & II 4. Cedarvale Shopping Center 5. North Central Cable 6. John Metcalf Jr. High School 7. Cedar Cliff Standard 8. Cedar Cliff Center 9. Western Court Facility 10. Park & Ride 11. Thomas Lake Center 12. Beach/Park 13. Trapp Farm Park 14. Goat Hill Park 15. Eagan Center 16. Northview School/H.S. 17. Hilltop Plaza 18. Northview Park 19. Municipal Center 20. Car Care Center 21. Yankee Square Inn, Shopping 22. Park & Ride 23. Rainbow Foods 24. Water View Office Tower 25. Day Care Facility 26. Residential 27. West Publishing 28. Greensbrough Office Buildings 29. UPS 30. Numerous Industries 31. Bulk Mail Plant 32. Fire Station 33. Eco Labs 34. Cray Research 35. Lone Oak Phase I 36. Northwest Airlines 37. Coca-Cola Bottling Plant 38. Residents Inn Hotel 39. Dakota Chamber of Commerce 40. Unisys Defense Systems 41. Compri Hotel 42. Eagan Woods Office Park 43. Lost Spur 44. Unisys Complex 45. City Water Treatment 46. Blue Cross/Blue Shield 47. R. L. Johnson Plan Center The Eagan Chamber of Commerce Community Development Committee is conducting a bus tour Oct. 2 highlighting commerical and residential development in the community. Continental breakfast will be from 7:30-9 a.m. and will included a mini -expo by developers and lenders. Tour begins at 9 a.m. and returns at 10:30 a.m. All activities are headquartered at MSA Advanced Manufacturing (former- ly Comserve). ° 00 ,::.....:.:..: :....:..:.. ..: 00 0 YOU DESERVE QUALITY! CRUISE 7 ports, all meals, air, 7 nights. MAZATLAN Up to 10 nights, Air at Hotel. LAS VEGAS 3 nights, Air at Hotel. JAMAICA 7 nights, Air 8t Hotel. WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP TRAVEL CENTER WITH A DEDICATED STAFF TO ASSIST YOU WITH A QUALITY VACATION!!! Quality' furs & 671517e1 Inc. Located in the Waterview Office Tower The tallest building in Dakota County 1200 Yankee Doodle Rd., Eagan, MN 55123 456-0336 For all your travel needs. $799 $219 r Yankee Square Inn • 109 Luxurious single, double & executive suites • Continental & Buffet Breakfast • Kitchenette apartment • Whirlpool, sauna and exercise facilities • Special weekend family rates • Airport shuttle bus service • Rental cars availiable • Free HBO • Conference rooms • Complete Banquet Catering Yankee Square Inn 3450 Washington Drive Eagan, Minnesota 55122 612-452-0100 Page 18 - Eagan Progress - Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper - Week of Sept. 28, 1987 Eagan Progress - Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper - Week of Sept. 28, 1987 - Page 3 SCHOOLS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Three school districts educate students by S. Maus Bettenga Everyone wants a piece of Eagan — developers, homeowners, school districts. Depending on where they live, Eagan students are educated in one of the three neighboring school districts : Burnsville - Eagan -Savage District 191; Rosemount -Apple Valley District 196; or Mendota Heights -West St. Paul District 197. District 196 claims the most Eagan students, about 3,600 last fall. Approximately 1,600 students attended District 191 schools last year and about 900 received education in District 197 schools. Geographically, District 196 dominates the Eagan landscape. It has three elementary schools in the city: Northview, Thomas Lake and Deerwood. District 197 territory occupies the northern part of the city and serves elementary school students at Pilot Knob in Eagan. District 191 has one elemen- tary and one junior high located in Eagan: Rahn Elementary and John Metcalf Junior High. Most Eagan middle school students in District 196 attend either Rosemount Middle or Scott Highlands. District 197 students go to Frances M. Grass Junior High in West St. Paul. District 191 youngsters attend Metcalf Junior High. Most District 196 high school students in Eagan go to Rose- mount High, although there are a few who attend Apple Valley. Henry Sibley High in West St. Paul serves District 197 students and Burnsville High educates District 191 students. District 196 is the only district currently planning to build more schools in Eagan. Deerwood Elementary, near Deerwood and Pilot Knob Road, opened" this fall. Woodland Elementary, on Wescott Road near Lex- ington, is under construction and expected to open next fall. Dakota Hills Middle School and Eagan High School are under construction on a site near Diffley Road and Lexington. The middle school and high school, which will share core facilities, are to open the fall of 1989. Not Just Your Bank. Your Neighbors. At Shelard National Bank, we know more than your account number. We know your name. For financial services from people who haven't forgotten the value of personal attention, see Shelard for all your banking needs. Checking • Savings • Money market accounts • IRAs • Loans • Commercial banking O Shelatd National Bank 400 South County Road 18, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 (612) 546-6811 17600 Highway 7, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 (612) 474-3281 2310 West 7th Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 (612) 698-0787 Shelard National Bank Of Eagan 3900 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, Minnesota 55122 (612) 454-3300 1420 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55121 MEMBER F.D.I.C. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER Page 4 — Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 J SCHOOL DISTRICT 197 924 Eagan Students SCHOOL'' DISTRICT 1,568 Eagan Students co 1 • Lone Oa Rd. Yankee Doodle Rd. SCHOOL DISTRICT 196 Wescott Rd. 3,593 Eagan Students Diffley Rd. 0 0 a) 0 0 0) 0 x Cliff Rd. When the site for Woodland Elementary School was chosen this spring, the por- tion of Westcott Road that passes it was gravel. Con- struction began this summer and the school, on Wescott Road near Lexington Avenue, is scheduled to open next fall. photo by S. Maus Bettenga RAIVISTAD, THEISEN & K E N N E DY, Chartered Attorneys at Law Roger J. Ramstad Joel A. Theisen Jeffrey W. Kennedy •Personal Injury •Wrongful Death • Auto Accidents • Workers Compensation • Business • Real Estate • WiII, Estate Planning, Probate • Family Law • Criminal Serving Eagan for over 10 years Monday -Friday • Saturday by Appointment 452-4252 3918 Beau-D-Rue Dr. Eagan, MN Everything's included at city's newest hotel by S. Maus Bettenga The logo says it all. At least that's what developers of Eagan's newly opened (Compri) Hotel think. A four-year survey of travelers by the Compri Hotel System revealed travelers felt bored and isolated while away from home. They wanted the status and luxury of an expensive hotel but at a reasonable rate. Compri's concept addresses these con- cerns by providing several amenities at no cost. Parentheses around the name Compri signifies everything is included, said Jacqueline Johnson, hotel director of Eagan's Compri. Cooked to order breakfast, late after- noon cocktail reception and use of the hotel's living room, lounge, library, exer- cise room, pool and whirlpool are includ- ed in the price of each room. The Eagan Compri is the 10th Compri hotel nationwide and Compri Hotel Systems Inc.'s fourth franchise. The six - story, 190-room hotel is on Pilot Knob Road near Interstate 494. Prism Hotel Management Company of Dallas, Texas, developer of the Eagan Compri, plans to open a second hotel in 1988 in Eden Prairie. "Our distinguishing feature is the Com- pri Club," Johnson said. "The living room style is the centerpiece of the hotel and provides a place for guests to socialize, work or relax in an inviting en- vironment. "It features comfortable lounging areas, an intimate bar, a fireplace in a library stocked with books and periodicals, work desks with telephones, a small conference room and a large screen television," she said. Compri's residential design creates an The Compri Club environment where socialization is natural and non -intimidating, company officials said. The environment ad- the isolation inherent in traditional lodg- dresses the traveler's need to overcome ing environments, she said. The Eagan Chamber of Commerce Division of the Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce takes pride in promoting the development of Eagan by sponsoring the 5th Annual Eagan Industrial, Commercial & Residential Bus Tour. OFFICERS: President: President-elect: Treasurer: President, Eagan Chamber: President, Mendota Heights Chamber: President, Rosemount Chamber: President, West St. Paul Chamber: Norman Storbakken, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Jerry Patterson, Northwestern Bell David Dinger, CLT Floor Coverings Kirk Duholm, Shelard National Bank Fran Zeuli, Continental Cablevision Reid Hansen, McMenomy & Severson Nancy Stoffel, Job Service EAGAN BOARD MEMBERS OF THE NORTHERN DAKOTA COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Joan Deer Kirk Duholm Paul Hauge Connie Kass Vern Lahr Jerry Marko Norman Storbakken Adventure World Travel Shelard National Bank Hauge, Eide & Keller, PA Olsten Temporary Services Coca-Cola Bottling Midwest Dakota County State Bank Blue Cross/Blue Shield OFFICE STAFF Dan Aberg, Executive Director Dorrine Busta, Office Manager 1301 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 116, Eagan, MN 55121 452-9872 Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 — Page 17 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS New businesses come to town, 'old reliables' lead pack by S. Maus Bettenga Although more new businesses are coming to Eagan every year, none has managed to unseat Unisys as far as the number of jobs it provides in the community. Once again in 1986. Unisys, a computer service company, was Eagan's largest employer with 4,800 workers. Work on its newest building near Pilot Knob and Lone Oak roads is nearly complete and the consolidation process that began when Sperry and Burroughs merged in February continues. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, an in- surance company, finished se- cond in the employment derby, providing 1,600 jobs at its facility on Highway 13. Northwest Airlines was the ci- ty's third largest employer with nearly 1,300 jobs at its head- quarters in northeast Eagan. Other employers in the top 10 were West Publishing, which recently began construction on a 100,000 square -foot addition to its printing plant on Wescott Road; Coca-Cola Company; the U. S. Postal Service bulk mail center; American Fruit/Produce; United Parcel Service; Hoovestal trucking firm; and MSA, a computer software com- pany. photos by S. Maus Bettenga Eagan Woods office building, Pilot Knob Road and Interstate 494. The four-story office building, Eagan Woods, was one of TrammellCrow's first ventures in the city. Eagandale Center, an Opus Corp.project, is on the edge of Eagan's industrial area near Pilot Knob Road and Interstate 494. The Compri Hotel, left, and Unisys headquarters, right, are among the center's largest buildings. WENZEL MECHANICAL & HILITE ELECTRIC 3600 Kennebec Drive Eagan. Minnesota 55122 27 Years of Continuous Service In the Eagan Area • PLUMBING • HEATING •• ELECTRICAL • SHEET METAL • VENTILATING • AIR CONDITIONING • SEWER AND WATER Schools se The following i a listing it the, names, locationsand phone numbers of schools ser- ving Eagan students: District 191: • Burnsville Senior High, 600 E. Highway 13, Burns- ville, 895-7300. • John Metcalf Junior High School, Diffley Road and Highway 13, Eagan, 895-7300. • Rahn Elementary School, 4424 Sandstone Drive, Eagan, 895-7301. District 196: • Rosemount High School, 3335142nd Street, Rosemount, 423-9301. • Apple Valley High School, 14450 Hayes Road, Apple Valley, 431-8206. • Rosemount Middle School, 3135 143rd St. W,, Pilot Knob 41>�e Valley, 423.9381. • Deerwood Elementary School, Deerwood Drive, Egan, 454-7805. • Northview Elementary School, 965 Diffley Road, Eagan, 4544134. • Thomas Lake Elemen- tary School, 4350 Thomas Lake Road, Eagan, 452-6677. District .197: • Pilot Knob Elementary School, 1436 Lone Oak Road,, Eagan, 681-2341. Non-public schools: •. Tesseract School, Silver Bell Plaza, Eagan, 454.0604. • Trinity ,"Lone • Oak" School, Highways 49 and 55, Eagan, 454-1139, photos by S. Maus Bettenga Deerwood Elementary on Deerwood Drive, near Pilot Knob Road, was the 17th school to open its doors in School District 196. It was the district's newest school this fall and the third District 196 school built in Eagan. Three more District 196 schools will be constructed in the city over the next three years. Woodland, is to open next fall, Dakota Hills Middle and Eagan High School, are scheduled to open in the fall of 1989. The middle and high school complex will be built near Diffley Road and Lexington Avenue. NOW OPEN... 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Vraa and his staff have been busy building and maintaining about 40 parks sprawling over 360 city acres this year. Generally, the ratio of park land to population is 10 acres per 1,000 people, Vraa said. With the city's population estimated at 42,500, "we're a little behind right now, but as fast as the community has been growing, it's been pretty hard to keep up." When fully developed, the city expects to have 1,100 acres of park land — some developed to :verve the community's ac- tivity needs, others for passive uses or preservation, Vraa said. Many of the city's smaller parks have been designed to meet the needs of the neighborhood:; they serve. However, with a steady strew m of newcomers to the ci- ty, neighborh ood needs change, Vraa said. In that case, parks that need upgrading are tailored to neighbors. Carnelian I'ark, at Blackhawk Road and Carneliar Lane, is a good example, he said. A temporary warming house was placed or the site 10 years ago. "At the time, the idea was that it would be there for a shot time, just until a perma- nent structure could be built," he said. The "temporary" building remained 10 years. Recently, drainage problems with the hockey rink, deterioration of the playground ey uipment and extensive use of the park's two ballfields caused con- cern among neighbors. Through a series photo by S. Maus Bettenga Ken Vraa surveyed the inside of the shelter building at Quarry Park. The building is scheduled for completion this fall. Two tennis courts, shaded by a large oak tree; a basketball court and hiking trails are expected to be completed when the park opens officially in 1989. Work on Thomas Lake Park, Pilot Knob Road behind Thomas Lake Elementary School, began in late August and will continue through next year. Plans for the park include preserving as much native prairie area as possible, Vraa said. The park will also have a canoe launch, picnic shelter and trail system. "Developing any park is a three year process," Vraa said. The first year, grading and preliminary work are done. The second year trails and equipment are installed and seeding and planting is completed. During the third year, seedl- ings and plant materials are allowed to grow. After that, an opening date is set and the public is free to enjoy the new park. of neighborhood meetings, the neighbors helped design the park to fit their needs. Carnelian was regraded, solving the drainage problems on the rink. A new shelter building is under construction, and new play equipment will be installed next year, Vraa said. The new back stop on the ballfield will probably be used by more youngsters than adults, no games will be scheduled there. Northview Park, Lexington Avenue and Northview Park Road, is being ex- panded to handle more of the organized softball league games. Twelve adjacent acres were recently purchased and grad- ed to expand the size of the parking lot and the number of fields, Vraa said. Currently, there are five fields, with three new ones under construction. "We could really use those fields right now. But we also have budget limits to work within," he said. Lakeside Park, Dodd Road'and Atlan- tic Hill Drive, is another park receiving a make -over. It has been rough graded, backstop installed and new play equip- ment is scheduled for delivery in the spr- ing. Eighteen acre O'Leary Park, Lex- ington Avenue and Duckwood Trail, will provide residents with a variety of recreation options, Vraa said. Located near Town Centre, office workers can use the trail system to reach scenic picnic areas. A small pavilion and an open area near it will provide ade- quate space for family activities. One feature expected to be in place this fall is a walking bridge across a narrow portion of O'Leary Lake. A canoe launch in the park will enable residents to explore the lake and ap- preciate the surrounding beauty, Vraa said. A fire ring was included in the park at the request of community groups who needed a place for special ceremonies. Vic and Carol Ellison and their three children Kimberly, Timothy, and Andrea live at 1308 Carlson Lake Lane. Prepared and paid for by Ellison for Eagan Volunteer Committee, Tom Kubista & Pam McCrea co-chairs, 4242 Malmo Lane, Eagan, MN 55123 by S. Maus Bettenga Most cities build one at a time. Eagan's population expansion forced the city to build two at a time, this time anyway. A $1.85 million bond issue passed in May will finance the construction and equipping of two new fire stations. Final drawings for Fire Station 4, to be built on the southeast corner of Dodd and Diffley Road, have been considered by the City Council and work is expected to begin this fall. The city's fifth fire station, near Interstate 35E and Galaxie Road, will serve the growing population in the southwest sec- tion of the city. Construction is scheduled to begin next year. Building more fire stations means more firefighters will be needed. Eagan has always had a tradition of volunteer firefighters. Currently, 75 volunteers staff the three ex- isting stations. Fire Chief Ken Southorn has been recruiting volunteers to staff the new stations. The City Council recently approved a ceil- ing of 115 firefighters when all five stations are operational, that could be as early as next winter. Eagan's first fire station was built at 3940 Rahn Road, near Cedarvale Mall. Fire Station 2 is at 2980 Lone Oak Circle, Fire Station 3 is at 4390 Pilot Knob Road. An Eagan Fire Department pumper. PROGRESS THE 15-YEAR RECORD OF EAGAN COUNCILMAN JIM SMITH Re -Elect Jim Smith Eagan City Council • POPULATION — More than tripled • ASSESSED VALUATION 1973 $52 million 1988 est. $336 million • TAXES — 1973 mill rate 19.67 1988 est. mill rate 19.722 • EMPLOYMENT — more than tripled • NEW CITY FACILITIES Police Station City Administration Center Water Treatment Plant 3rd Fire Station with the 4th & 5th to be added this year & next Public Works Building • PARKS — land acquisition, development, and programs greatly improved & expanded • FREEWAYS — Cedar, 35-E, & 494 completed & utilized • CITY ADMINISTRATION — staffed with professionals • CABLE TV — State -of -the -Art System, with local access (Prepared and paid for by Jim Smith Re-election Committee, Mary Monahan, Coordinator, 2840 Highview Terrace, Eagan, MN 55121) "Progress does not have to mean high taxes and a lower quality of life." "I will continue to sup- port only sound, respon- sible development." "I have, for the past 15 years, supported the ex- pansion of city services only as the needs and revenues permitted and will continue to do so." 6744144 voa v/6"„ Page 6 — Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 — Page 15 CITY STAFF PARKS by S. Maus Bettenga The Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, houses a staff of more than 80 full-time employees. Police headquarters is on the lower level where approximately 50 people serve as officers, administrators and sup- port staff. Fire Administration offices are across the street at 3795 Pilot Knob Road. Eagan staff department heads City Administrator Tom Hedges Treasurer -Finance Director Eugene VanOverbeke Building Inspector Doug Reid City Planner Dale Runkle Park and Recreation Director Ken Vraa Public Works Director Thomas Colbert Fire Chief Ken Southorn Fire Marshal Doug Reid Police Chief Jay Berthe City Hall: 454-8100 Recycling sites available to residents Unwanted newspapers, cans, leaves and grass clippings can be recycled at these sites: • Newspapers: St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Road. Bagged or bundled newpapers only, no • magazines or catalogs. • Miscellaneous: Contract Recyclers Inc., 2767 Highway 55, steel and aluminum beverage cans; call Joe Williams, 452-9749. • Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 3930 Rahn Road, glass and newsprint; 452-4182. • Leaves, grass clippings, garden wastes: Eagan Compost Program, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, compostibles and small quan- tities of brush; 454-8100. Office paper recycling: • Certain -Teed Building Pro- ducts, Valley Industrial Park, Shakopee, 445-6450. • Data Fiber Products Corp., 201 Girard Ave., Minneapolis, 377-0886. • Haselberger Associates, 392 W. County Road B, New Brighton, 636-9452. • Metro Paper Recovery, 965 Eustis, Minneapolis, 332-3501. ciD • City restricts parking on streets Parking on city streets is restricted from November through April. City officials ad- vise residents to familiarize themselves with parking regula- tions. The parking ban is in effect Nov. 15 through April 15. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on odd -numbered days, parking is allowed on the odd -numbered side of the street. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on even - numbered days, parking is allowed on the even side of the street. Parking is permitted on either side of the street from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day. The ordinance is in effect at all times whether there is snow on the ground or not. Vehicles in violation of the ban may be tagged or towed. The Responsive Bank. SIGNAL BANK LOCATIONS SIGNAL HILLS OFFICE 100 SIGNAL HILLS West St. Paul 457-1776 EAGAN OFFICE 1480 YANKEE DOODLE RD. Eagan 452-9200 SOUTHVIEW OFFICE 2060 SOUTH ROBERT West St. Paul 450-1735 MORTGAGE OFFICE 35A SIGNAL HILLS West St. Paul 457-7652 Where to find city parks • Berry Patch Park, Berry Ridge Road • Blackhawk Park, Riverton Avenue and Denmark Drive • Burr Oaks Park, Chapel Lane and Highway 149 • Carlson Lake Park, Carlson Lake Lane and East Balsam Trail • Carnelian Park, Blackhawk Road at Carnelian Lane • Cedar Pond Park, Diffley Road and Diamond Drive • Cinnamon Park, Cinnamon Ridge Circle • Country Home Park, Beam Lane south of Avalon Avenue • Evergreen Park, Walfrid Street to Lodgepole Drive • Fish Lake Park, Denmark Avenue and Wescott Road • Goat Hill Park, Lexington Avenue and Wilderness Run Road • llighview Park, Skyline Road and Pilot Knob Road • Lakeside Park, Atlantic Hills Drive and Dodd Road • Lebanon Hill Regional Park, Cliff Road and Lexington Avenue • Lexington Park, McKee Street and Lexington Avenue • Meadowiand Park, Shale Lane and Beaver Dam Road • Moonshine Park, Marice Drive and Pilot Knob Road • Nurt.hview Park, Lexington Avenue, north of Diffley Road • Oak Chase Park, Wilderness Run Road and Oak Chase Road • Oak Pond Hills Park, Cliff and Oak Pond Road • O'Leary Park, Lexington Avenue and Duckwood Trail • Patrick Eagan Park, Lexington Avenue off Diffley B,oad • Peridot Path Park, Turquoise Trail and Serpentine Drive • Pilot Knob Park, Towerview Road and Pilot Knob Road • Quarry Park, Coachman Road off Yankee Doodle Road • Rahn Park, Sandstone Drive west of Rahn Road • Ravine Park, Lexington Avenue off Cliff Road • Ridgecliff Park, Covington Lane west of Johnny Cake Ridge Road • River Hills Park, Metcalf Drive and Highway 13 • Trapp Farm Park, Wilderness Run Road east of Lexington Avenue • South Oaks Park, Greeleaf Drive and Cliff Road • Thomas Lake Park, between Thomas Lake School and Pilot Knob Road • Walden Heights Park, Thomas Lane and Cliff Road • Walnut Hill Park, Wilderness Run Road and Lexington Avenue • Well Site Park, Pilot Knob Road and Cliff Road • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Park, Blue Cross Road and Blackhawk Road • Woodhaven Park, Beau D' Rue Drive and Gold Trail • Winkler/Jackson Park, Slater Road and James Street • Vienna Woods Park, Rahn Road and Pin Oak Drive HAUGE, EIDE & KELLER, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Paul H. Hauge Kevin W. Eide David G. Keller Lori M. Bellin Debra E. Schmidt Thomas P. Lowe INITIAL CONSULTATION — NO CHARGE • Probate • Wills • Corporations • Business Law • Real Estate • Development • Adoption • Family Law • Personal Injury • Condemnation • Criminal • DWI • Traffic Law • Workers' Compensation TOWN CENTRE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING 1260 Yankee Doodle Road Suite 200 Eagan, Minnesota 55123 456-9000 Trapp Farm Park, Wilderness Runand Dodd roads, is one of the city's largest parks. It has two shelter buildings, paved trails, picnic areas and a fishing dock. 50 -,�rf ■ OFF LARGE PIZZA DELIVERY IN EAGAN AREA EAT1NorTAKEOUT Offer good only at Eagan location. Offer expires 10/20/87. Not good with other offers. Also Serving BEER & WINE SANDWICHES, SALADS, & HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI 1665 Yankee Doodle Rd. • Eagan (1/2 mile west of Rainbow Foods) 452-6000 .. Page 14 — Eagan Progress —1 Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper, ,Week of Sept. 28,107, OPEN: Monday -Saturday at 11:00, Sunday at 4:00 Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 — Page 7 'C/0UNTRY CLUB (SPUR, INC.) TELEPHONE: 454-2330 2750 SIBLEY HIGHWAY • SAINT PAUL 55121 The Lost Spur Country Club in Eagan at 2950 Sibley Memorial Highway would like to invite you for an introductory visit. The Lost Spur Country Club is a comfortable place where members come to meet old friends and make new ones. The Lost Spur has a fantastic view from our scenic porch overlooking the picturesque Minnesota River Valley. It is not un- common to see the woodchucks and squirrels playing on the front lawn or a deer sauntering by. The club has an excellent central location. We have two large parking lots providing ample parking space. The Lost Spur offers an excellent setting for you to bring friends or business associates for the all-important luncheon or dinner. We offer an excellent noon menu, plus daily specials, all moderately priced. On Friday noons, we are serving a buffet for $4.95 along with our regular menu. In the evening we have an extensive menu of entrees for every taste, and we always feature a special -of -the -night such as ribs, chicken, seafood or steak. We always have live music in our main dining room on Friday and Saturday night for your dancing and listening pleasure. We have private banquet rooms for seating 20 to 300 people. Our newly remodeled lower level banquet room has its own private bar, restrooms, lounge area and an in-house p.a. system. This room will accommodate 300 people and is ideally suited for a small or large business luncheon or dinner meeting. It is an excellent room for wedding receptions, banquets, buffets or hors d'oeuvre parties. There is also a dance floor in this room. We also serve one of the best Sunday Champagne Buffet Brun- ches in town with Belgium waffles, made -to -order omelettes, a delicious salad bar, delectable entree table and tempting desserts for $9.95. The brunch is served from 11:00 to 2:00. We serve a traditional family style baked chicken dinner for $6.95 from 3:00 to 7:00 Sunday, along with our regular Sunday dinner menu. JOIN US SOON: Memberships at the Lost Spur Country Club are open to the public for just $45 a year. The membership en- titles you to full use of the club with the exception of the golf course. - The Lost Spur is a private club you can afford to belong to. You can stop in for a casual lunch or for a business luncheon. The club also has a regulation 9-hole golf course, with a highly qualified PGA golf pro, a fully -equipped pro shop, and golf carts. We also have a comfortable golf house with a bar and food, locker rooms, and newly re -done patio area. Golf memberships are available in the following classifications: principal golfer, hus- band and wife, family, and junior. Please call 454-2330 for golf information. There is no initiation fee. We look forward to meeting you soon. Call 454-2330 for an introductory reservation. We would be pleased to answer your questions or help you make arrangements for your upcoming special event. Thank you. Sincerely, G�2/ Lloyd Hostelka, General Manager Page 8 — Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — week of Sept. its, iats/ RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT New residents flock to city, building continues by S. Maus Bettenga With people moving to Eagan every month, more homes are being built to house them. Since 1980, the number of housing units has increased from 7.206 to an estimated 14,546 this fall. Building permits issued for commercial and residential uses rose from 372 in 1975 to 1,573 in 1985. During the same time, market valuations of new construction rose from $12.4 million to $185 million. Before Aug. 1, 1987, 423 single-family home building permits were issued. Dur- ing the same period, 84 townhouse building permits, 40 duplex, four apart- ment and three condominium permits were issued in the city. Overall, 922 building permits had been issued through August. Taxes from those properties were divided among nine governmental en- tities providing services in the city. The city of Eagan, school districts 191, 196, 197 and Dakota County received the biggest portion of local taxes. Smaller amounts were collected by the Transit District, Metropolitan Council, Mosquito Control and the Watershed District. The total mill rate was 106.214. Construction of single family homes slowed slightly during the summer mon- ths, said City Administrator Tom Hedges, during a recent -City Council meeting. But, he anticipated an increase in requests for permits this fall. A home under construction in Eagan. Doctors Horgen and Lemieux, Chiropractic Care Located in YANKEE SQUARE 1476 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan SPECIALIZING IN: • Workers Compensation Injuries • Sports Injuries • Auto Injuries • Accidental Injuries • Nutrition • Acupuncture Chiropractic Care in Eagan For 4 Years Most Insurance Accepted 452-7141 CHURCHES - Churches of diverse religions founded, grow, expand by S. Maus Bettenga Church buildings and new con- gregations are springing up all over Eagan. In fact, on any given Sunday, chances are good that at least one groundbreaking or open house will be celebrated. Some neophyte churches meet in unusual places — like the Church of Saints Martha and Mary which gathers for worship at the Joseph Klecatsky and Sons Funeral Home on Yankee Doodle and Coachman Road. Others have met in the same building for many years, adding facilities to grow with the parish. While there are currently about 30 churches serving Eagan residents, others are be- ing formed to meet the growing religious diversity in the area. Plans for a synagogue to be built in Mendota Heights were recent- ly approved by the Mendota Heights City Council. The synagogue will be the first south of the river. Despite the variety of religious groups practicing in the area — from Lutheran to Episcopal to Baptist to Catholic — leaders of Eagan churches believe com- munication between the dif- ferent churches is important. To promote discussion, the Eagan Ministerial Association was formed. It meets monthly to discuss issues and share new ideas. Members of the Eagan Ministerial Association are Jim Bradshaw, Christ Lutheran, front row left; Barbara McCauley, Mount Calvary Lutheran; Norm Spomer, Christ Lutheran (retired); Jim Borgschatz, Easter Lutheran; Jim Bloch, Christ Lutheran; Jerry Frier, and Mary Margret photo by S. Maus Bettenga Deeney, CSJ, both St. John Neumann. Carleton Peterson, Eagan Evangelical Covenant, back row left; Tom Johnson, Easter Lutheran; Lee Nelson, Cedar Grove Baptist; Bob Messerli, Mount Zion Fellowship; Bob Kriesel and Phil Heide, both Mount Calvary Lutheran. THERE ARE OVER 42,000 REASONS WHYI WANT TO BE RE-ELECTED MAYOR OF EAGAN. Bea Blomquist, Mayor of Eagan A lot has happened since my first term as your mayor in 1980. For starters, Eagan has grown from a city of 20,700 to over 42,000 people. But one thing has stayed the same. It seems that we just begin to put together a project, and then we fmd ourselves right in the middle of another election. Two-year terms are just plain short. So here I come to you with a new list of goals. Should you grant me the opportunity (and privilege) to serve as your mayor again, these will be given top priority. Your concerns are my concerns. I welcome your thoughts, your questions, your criticisms. And my door is always open. Give me a call at 454-2308. Or call City Hall at 454-8100, and they'll pass along your message. Thank you very much. HERE ARE 10 MORE POLICE AND FIRE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN EAGAN /AIRPORT TAXES AND SPENDING BUILDING CODES PARKS DEVELOPMENT ROAD JMPROVEMENTS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOR ARTS PARK Re -Elect Mayor Bea Blomquist VOTE NOVEMBER 3 Prepared and paid for by the Blomquist Tor Mayor Campaign, Cathy Starin, Treasurer, 4061 Cinnabar Drive, Eagan, MN 55122. Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 — Page 13 t:' 41, CHAMBER Eagan Chamber sheltered by Northern Dakota `umbrella' by S. Maus Bettenga From its humble beginnings as a branch of the West St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, Eagan's Chamber has grown to be the biggest group under the umbrella of the Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce. The West St. Paul Chamber was established in 1957 and serv- ed businesses in and around West St. Paul. Over the past 30 years, services have been ex- panded to Lilydale, Mendota, Sunfish Lake, Eagan, Mendota Heights and Rosemount. As Eagan developed commer- cially and residentially, the need for a separate Chamber grew. Eagan's Chamber was established in October 1984, with Larry Wenzel elected as its first president. Paul Hauge guided the Chamber in its second year and Jerry Marko has served as president this past year. Kirk Duholm began his term as presi- dent Oct. 1. Now 150 members strong, Eagan's Chamber still functions under the Northern Dakota County Chambers' umbrella. The Northern Dakota Chamber hired Bill Escher, its first ex - Dan Aberg ecutive director in 1984. He Serving Eagan Since 1975. Certified Travel Counselors COMPLETE Business & Vacation Service LOWEST AIR FARES CHARTERS -CRUISES -TOURS CUSTOMIZED ITINERARIES FOR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS Joan Deer, Owner Adventure World Travel Cedarvale Mall - Hwy. 13 & Cedar Ave. MII YACAIIONS 454-5227 jrQ the trrnrl arhmmgh LEHMAHS f Garage, Inc. 7) in Eagan Complete Mechanical and Collision Repair Garage 454-1120 1979 Seneca Rd. Eagan, MN 55122 888-8700 827-5431 Bloomington South Minneapolis 190 W. 79th St. 5431 Lyndale Ave. S. .,x,si .G�`.f7`h-•• sir?F..riF�J'h- � COME TO THE BEST Page 12 — Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 retired Sept. 30 and was replac- ed by Dan Aberg. Although the Chamber drop- ped the "Northern" portion of its title in the early 1980s, it was ad- ded again because members believed it best described the area the organization served. A recent addition to the Northern Dakota Chamber group is the Rosemount Chamber. Members of the Rosemount Chamber voted last spring to join the Northern Dakota Chamber because of economic restraints. Members believed it would be advantageous to use the services provided by the um- brella organization. City Chambers meet alter- nately starting in September on the third Thursday of every month except December. Each city Chamber handles specific issues pertaining to that city with special emphasis on economic issues. Northern Dakota Chamber of- fices are at 1301 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 116, Eagan, Minn., 55121. Phone number is 452-9872. ()Chronic1e Published Weekly By MINNESOTA SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS 1209 E. Cliff Rd., Burnsville, MN 55337 890-4456 Lee Canning, General Manager BOB HUGHES General Manager S.MAUS BETTENGA DOROTHY CASSERLY KENT PEDERSON Editor Managing Editor Sports Editor Display Advertising 890-4456 Circulation 831-1201 Classified Advertising 831-1202 / 890 - 4456 Beautiful- Parkview Golf Club A Golf Course For the Entire Family SENIOR RATES "Tres. -Fri. until 3:00 $5.00 for 9-holes $7.00 for 18-holes Parkview Golf Club EXECUTIVE 18 - PAR 63 1310 CLIFF ROAD EAGAN 454-9884 REASONABLE RATES $6.00 for 9-holes $9.50 for 18-holes POWERCARTS AVAILABLE $7.50 for 9-holes $15.00 for 18-holes POWERCART SPECIAL! Mon. -Fri. until 3:00 $6.00 for 9-holes $12.00 for 18-holes SNACKS, BEVERAGES & BEER IN CLUBHOUSE. SIT BACK & RELAX ON OUR DECK OVERLOOKING THE 9th & 18th HOLES. SENIOR SPECIAL ON MONDAYS! $4.00 for 9-holes $6.00 for 18-holes Were Open To Hel QsseTheD For commercial real estate loans, new or refinanced, the key words at the Eagan branch of Norwest Bank Old St. Anthony are fast and flexible. That means fixed or flexible rates and flexible terms. And an attitude that'll bring you back next time. i3i3t8 Members FDIC That goes for working capital lines and equipment financing, too. Call Corey Cleveland for the latest terms and details at 452-8470 today! We KnowThe\y WeAre Norwest. umNOR WESTBANKS Norwest Bank Old St. Anthony, N.A. Eagan Office Pilot Knob Road at Yankee Doodle Road © 1987 Norwest Banks Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 — Page 9 TOWN '6ENTRE I l N FAGAN TOWN CENTRE NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE GROWING WITH THE COMMUNITY 170 Acre Retail and Business Development Currently Constructed 360,000 sq. ft. Planned for 1988 Construction 350,000 sq. ft. Planned for 1989-91 790,000 sq. ft. Total Building Area 1,500,000 sq. ft. Commercial Land To Accommodate Future Development 100 acres 1 WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW? - At Eagan Town Centre, the se- cond stage of development is already underway. Zoned for com- mercial development in 1971, this 170 acre project was planned in 1981 and approved by the City in 1982. In 1985, construction began on Waterview Office Tower and 21/2 miles of roads, 31/2 miles of walking trails and utilities to serve the entire development. Zbday, the development includes the Rainbow Foods Store, Walgreens and the Learning Tree Day Care Center and 42 other retail businesses - a total of 36 acres already developed and ser- ving the community. 1.5 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL, RECREATION, HOTEL, OFFICES AND RELATED SERVICES. Projected 12-story tower COMING - In the spring of 1988, construction will begin for yet another group of retail businesses in a new and innovative 350,000 square foot, enclosed shopping mall. The finest possible freeway locations are available for a number of anchor tenants such as Target, Kmart, Herbergers, Marshalls and Mainstreet. Another exciting major addition planned for lbwn Centre is the 12 story, 145,000 square foot glass office tower, adding a new dimension to the Eagan skyline. Signal Bank is also scheduled to begin con- struction in April 1988 on a two story, 18,000 square foot banking facility and also Edina Realty with a new 2-story, 16,000 square foot main office. Car Care Center • SuperAmerica • Car Wash • Jiffy Labe • Firestone • Midas • Auto Parts • Glass Repair • Car Cleaning • Transmission Shopping Center Phase II Space for retail anchors such as Target Kmart Herbergers Marshalls Mainstreet Pizza Hut Burger King Taco Bell Kentucky Chicken Arby's RAINBOW FOODS WALGREENS B. Elegant Barber Plus & Sun Plus Nails Benson Optical Big Top Wine & Spirits Celebration! Party & Paper Goods The Collection by Margery Fay DiCresce Gallery and Frame Dougherty's Restaurant Eagan Floral H & R Block Hunan Gardens Kakos Kids Pernella's RESTAURANTS - Whether it's quick stop lunching or a leisurely elegant lunch with clients or friends, the development has many new and varied restaurants including Arby's, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell and Burger King along with elegant din- ing at Dougherty's and Hunan Gardens. SERVICES - Tb make driving more convenient while working or shopping the Car Care Center is a new concept in automotive ser- vices now open at Pilot Knob and Duckwood Drive which includes Firestone, Midas Muffler, Jiffy Lube, Auto Parts, Glass Repair, Car Cleaning, Transmission Service, SuperAmerica and more! Premier Cleaners and Launderers Prestige Travel Sears Paint & Hardware Plus Catalog Store The Shoe Box Son Rise Books & Gifts Starkman Hallmark T. Rose Country Gifts Town Centre Pets Video Hollywood Style & One Hour Photo Waldeland Jewelry Coming Soon Eagan Furniture & Galleria SportsAmerica A RARE OPPORTUNITY - With the approval of this plan in 1982, the City of Eagan created the rare opportunity of a large, con- centrated business area which would include retailing, recreation, offices, hotel accommodations and related services. Following the existing Master Plan will insure the development will be built to the highest quality and standards available. Developed by Federal Land Company Yankee Square Office III • Suite 102 3470 Washington Drive • Eagan. Minnesota 55122 Office: 452-3303 Page 10 — Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 Eagan Progress — Supplement to Eagan Chronicle Newspaper — Week of Sept. 28, 1987 — Page 11 2J St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch Sunday, August 9, 1987 Flocks of young families eager to be Eaganites - ,,O(l%i dale In Oakdale _tom ilelllli011'S PHONE:770-1096 Single Family Homes from $77,900 Over 14 styles to choose from with optional exteriors. DIR: 1-694 to 10th St., East to Helmo, North to Helena, Left several blocks to MODEL Foxborouglt Place In Oakdale ,Townhomes--, PHONE:731-3465 Vil age Townhomes from $49,900 3 styles to choose from with courtyards to private entrances, optional 2nd car garage. DIR: 1-694 to 10th St., East to Helmo, North to 15th St., Right to 15th St. By Bilt Farmer Staff Writer Rivers made the Twin Cities. Rivers of concrete made Eagan. A young and energetic residen- tial boom town in booming Dakota County, Eagan doubled its popula- tion since 1980 to 40,000, a town so busy it hasn't had time to build a high school. When I-35E and I-494 got their freeway acts together, the stampede to Eagan was on. The cream of corporate enterprise and government moved there. The Northwest Airlines headquarters, West Publishing, Cray Research, Blue Cross -Blue Shield, Coca-Cola, Unisys (nee Sperry-Univac) and even the U.S. Postal Service hire a lot of Eaganites and pay a lot of taxes. For homeowners, that's another draw: Their own taxes are among the lowest in the metro area. But still, they haven't built a high school. So what's the big deal about a high school? "Identity," says Tom Hedges, city administrator. At state hockey tournaments, at state basketball tournaments, at state football contests, nobody but nobody stands up and cheers for good old "School Districts 191, 196 and 197! Rah! Rah! Rah!" Why, there's not so much as a marching band in Eagan. Students there go to high schools in Apple Valley, Burnsville and Mendota Heights. Furthermore, Eagan has no "Dale" of its own. You know, like Rosedale or Brookdale. Dayton Hudson Corp. scuttled earlier plans for an Eagandale, and that compli- cated the identity problem. "I can't tell you how many times I have given directions to people in St. Paul on how to get here. They always ask how many hours it's going to take," Hedges quips. Hours? Try 10 minutes or less. From downtown Minneapolis, it's 25 minutes. Thanks to the freeways of com- merce, Eagan is now very much a part of the Twin Cities. But just to make sure it keeps its own identity, it's building its own high school, Eagan High, to open in 1989. Sully Doroshow/Staff Photographer Eagan residents can get a taste of pre -boom days at Diamond T Ranch, owned by Jerry Thomas, left. With Thomas are his son Ted, 19, daughter Lisa, 25, and brother, Mike Thomas. When the big guns looked for a location for the Metrodome, Eagan was an also-ran. When they looked for a location for Canterbury Downs, Eagan showed but didn't win. Ah, but the Northwest Airlines general headquarters... "We played second fiddle for the stadium, second fiddle for the race track, but we played first fiddle for Northwest," Hedges said, grinning. "And I think we're the better for it. tl Northwest moved there last year. Chairman Steven Rothmeier, an Eaganite, lives but moments away from the headquarters. He and others also live but moments away from Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport and the sy- baritic pleasures of the Blooming- ton Strip along I-494. Eagan is young, becoming a city only 13 years ago. The people who live there are young, too. "I'm 38 and practically a senior citizen here," Hedges said, laugh- ing. Average age in Eagan: 28. While the official population fig- ures show that Eagan is home to 39,000 souls, those figures were taken in 1986, and Hedges says building permits are going out "by the hour." He safely assumes more than 40,000 live there today, proba- bly as many as 41,000 or 42,000. In fact, he thinks some 3,500 moved in during the past eight months. Building permits for sin- gle-family dwellings in 1986 to- taled 961. Eagan can grow to about 50,300 by 1990. Its 34 square miles will be at capacity then if people still seek the spacious single -family -dwell- ing kind of life in the 'burbs. Compare that to 1950, when 1,185 people lived on Eagan's roll- ing farmland. By 1970, the popula- tion swelled to more than 10,000. Developer Jerry Rauenhorst's Opus Corp. saw opportunity in in- dustrial sites in the northeastern corner of the sleepy township dur- ing the 1960s. And some housing developed in the southwestern qua- drant at the same time. But the big rush came when the freeways eradicated the "Sleepy Hollow" personality of the suburb. I-494 opened in 1984, with new riv- er bridges connecting it to the air- port area at Cedar Avenue. When I-35E opened last year, Hedges says, "land values really jumped." Raw land in the late 1970s sold for $5,000 to $8,000 an acre. Today, it sells for $15,000 to $20,000. For shopping, there is Town Cen- ter, north of the city's administra- tion building off Pilot Knob Road, and another shopping area is planned by Hoffman Development at I-35E and, Cliff Lake Road. There is a Cedarvale center at Cedar Avenue and Highway 13, plus Yankee Square at Yankee Doodle Road and Pilot Knob Road. Interesting names for streets, Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle. Legendary, in fact. The knob is a high elevation that old Minnesota River pilots used as a sighting for their navigations in the Fort Snell- ing area as early as the mid-1800s. And Yankee Doodle Road, former- ly Schmidt's Road, supposedly was rechristened by a resident of Ger- man heritage who, during World War I, was so anxious to demon- strate his American loyalties that when asked where he lived he re- plied, "Yankee Doodle Road." Eagan's rural roots remain in its parklands — some 40 parks in all. AT HOME IN EAGAN Stagecoach travelers once stopped at Eagan to rest on their way to Iowa. Today, commuters find a haven in large suburban lots amid lakes and rolling farmlands. ■ Population: 41,000 (1987 estimate). • Annual median family income: $41,534 (1987 estimate). • Median home value: $87,939. • Taxes on an $80,000 home (in District 197): $558 (lowest in the Twin Cities), ■ School district: Divided among 191, 197 and 196. • Social life: Dining at Al Baker's bar and restaurant, Bob Dougherty's restaurant and Durning's Spirits & Prime Fare. Golf- ing at the private nine -hole Osman Temple Lost Spur Country Club, the 18-hole public Carriage Hills and 18=hole executive public Parkview courses. • Neighbors: John Wayne look -alike Jerry Thomas, who runs the Diamond T Ranch (and performs as the Duke at social func- tions), Twins shortstop Greg Gagne, ex -Vikings star Karl Kas- sulke, Northwest Airlines chairman Steven Rothmeier. ■ What people say: "This is Bloomington — 25 years ago." — Restaurant owner Al Baker. HILLTOP CALOIMIA FITS. SFANfMONY Enlarged area Tim Montgomery/Staff Artist III •[..444...741 ew.F. A Good Value has just gotten better! Sloe' ✓vwlr � ostp°pmolar o�x J`�ly&Aug o� �'s dttrttb & Come C Come See the list of options on sale, includes skylights, whirlpool tubs,appliances ppp S' e mit In Woodbury Pointe PHONE: 731-2689 Coming Soon Single Family Homes from $87,900 Over 14 styles to choose from with optional exteriors. DIR: Visit Steepleview Place for informa- tion on this new project. 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About 90 per - By Linda Owen .Staff Writer 0 ne morning in late June, Bruce Brock looked over his deck railing at the oak woods surrounding his house in Apple Valley. Something was wrong. A year ago, Brock and his wife moved into the peae fui, private neighborhood, an affluent area where the front lawns are beautifully manicured and the back yards tumble downhill into 200-year-old stands of red and white oak trees. It's a part of Dakota County where, according to local Realtors, a prime building lot with mature oaks on it can sell for nearly $60,000 -- as much as 20 to 30 percent more than a non -wooded lot. Now Brock saw that two huge oaks near the edge of the lawn, close to a dead tree he'd always ignored, had suddenly wilted. Before he left for work, Brock called the city forester's office — Apple Valley is one of the few Twin Cities suburbs with a full-time forester — and when he got home that night, bad news was waiting. The trees had oak wilt, a fungal disease that kills the tree by clogging its internal water - carrying system. The dying trees would have to be cut down; so would two others, and six more oaks nearby were 90 percent certain to die later, "I was just sick," Brock says. Today, he points to the outward signs of the devastation: four stumps, perhaps 30 feet from his house, and a narrow, semicircular scar in the dirt, 95 feet long, where the city's trenching equipment cut a barrier more than three feet deep to sever the root connections that can spread oak wilt. The suddenness and the severity of the outbreak opened Brock's eyes, he says, to one of the Twin Cities' major tree killers, a disease he'd read about but never considered an immediate threat. Nof far from Brock's house, Mike and Peggy Hansen had just gone through a similar rude awakening. They had just finished stacking great rounds of oak wood, Richard Marshall/Staff Photographer cent of Apple Valley's trees are oaks, and about 2,000 are lost each year to the disease. • Homeowners face dismaying situation when oak wilt strikes ■ How to prevent a disaster in your back yard. Page 6J. like so many petrified cheeses, under their backyard deck. The future firewood is all that remains of three big oak trees that grew in the front and side yards. The trees died, Apple Valley city forester Ken Brackee says, from a combination of oak wilt and construction damage that occurred when the Hansens' house was built two years ago in the middle of an oak woods. The Hansens still have eight oaks in their front yard; all eight bear black -painted scars where bulldozers gouged the bark off during street construction and excavation. Across the street, a neighbor has lost his front -yard oaks. Another family has planted several small trees because, Peggy Hansen says, "They're planning for their oak trees to die." Many other homeowners in Twin Cities suburbs are learning, to their shock, that their mighty, permanent - looking oak trees are mortal. They're learning, as Mike Hansen did, that you pay twice for diseased and mistreated trees: "You pay a premium for the trees with the wooded lot, and then you pay to take them down." Brock probably has caught the oak wilt outbreak in time to save most of his trees, but in his worst nightmares he has envisioned all the oaks dying, exposing the neighbors' back yards and the "mosquito pond" at the bottom of their shared ravine. "If it keeps up, you lose half the advantage of the layout of the lot," he says. "The whole character of the lot and the neighborhood can change so dramatically. It's scary." As new suburban housing development pushes out into oak -forested areas, Twin Cities forestry experts say, there's increasing need for home buyers and developers to know about the oak's enemies and how to hold them at. bay. Please see Oaksi8J With flair, Victorian Age reigns again By Patricia Leigh Brown New York Times Had she not reigned for more than half a century, the frumpy little lady in lace might not have become the icon of an age. But, like a curl of pressed baby's hair in a locket, endure Queen Victoria did. One hundred and fifty years ago, the new queen — whose childhood training included the placement of a sprig of holly beneath her collar so she would keep her chin up — was heralded by trumpets from an open window in St. James's Palace. Though she died in 1901, her influence continues today. In fact, it can be argued that nostalgia for what is now known as the Victorian period has never been greater. Where 20 years ago a love of things Victorian was considered dubious taste at best, in this year of the anniversary of her accession to the throne, Victoria's influence is rampant. The idealized vision of the period can be found in tiny cabbage roses on Laura REPAINTING VICTORIAN HOMES Knight-Ridder News Service The dilemma of choosing exterior paint for a Victorian home is as old as Victorian homes themselves. Timid traditionalists will always choose safe, bland white, but many homes built in the late 19th cen- tury were multicolored marvels, with different body colors for each floor and details daubed in bright contrast. "It was an electrifying architectural style," say Roger W. Noss and Gail Caskey Winkler, authors of "Victorian Exterior Decoration," a new and carefully researched book about painting Victorian fumes, But, they say, there are colors that combine harmoniously and those that don't. You don't need seven or eight hues to accent all the wonderful details of a Victorian: three colors, juxtaposed properly, may do just fine. They present readers with guides and criteria for choosingexterior color. For owners of a museum- or landmark -quality building who seek to restore it to its original colors, for example, they explain the costly, "scientific" ways to determine and duplicate those colors. The bulk of the volume, however, is devoted to those seekrig "his- torical" authenticity — that is, a color combination that a 19th centu- ry homeowner in a given locale might have used. Ashley dresses, in florid period -inspired chintzes and in the corseted look of lingerie from Victoria's Secret. It is found in historically correct Sherwin- Williams paint colors, in feriod- inspired McDonald's restaurants, mail- order architectural gingerbread and gazebos and in suburban subdivisions that boast of "neo-Victorian flair." The most recent manifestation might be the introduction of a new women's magazine called Victoria. Viewing the 19th century as "a time to smell the flowers," in the words of John Mack Carter, magazine development director for the Hearst Corp., it promulgates the gauzy Kate Greenaway image of the period: potpourri and pinafores, white eyelets and lace. Captured in the innocent pastoral images is a misty - eyed vision of home, presided over by what the Victorian poet Coventry Patmore called "The Angel in the House." Of the many Victorian images that are rooted in our collective subconscious, the "wistful yearning toward home" may be most resonant. To the Victorians, home was a haven, a refuge from the expanding city and the brute force of industrialization. Here, the embattled masculine self could retreat from the world of commerce to a cozy room, abundant children and an adoring wife. It was, as Patmore wrote, Please see Victorian/5J Ownership drops: The per- centage of Ameri- cans owning their homes has de- clined since 1980, from 65.6 percent to 63.8 percent in 1986. ■ SIREN SONG OF EAGAN Many young families are heading along I-35E and 1-494 and getting off at Eagan. . Page 2 ■ GLORIOUS WOOD Staining preserves exterior wood and shows off its grain and texture. Page 4 • THE PRICE ISN'T RIGHT With the right incentives, someone will want even a house with a leaky roof and high inter- est rate. Page 7 9 16C Congratulations to a Super "Star City!" About two and a half years ago our bank (then the Third Northwestern Na- tional Bank of Minneapolis) began looking for a site to establish a new branch. Our search took us to several communities to the north and north- western metropolitan areas. This would seem logical since our main office is in Northeast Minneapolis. Many of the sites we visited were great, but they lacked that certain something. suggested to our Senior Management that we should look at Eagan. (By the way I'm Larry Kraning, a seven year resident of Eagan, Vice President and Manager of the Norwest Bank.) I knew it would be a hard sell since it was more than 20 miles from our main office and in a community so unac- customed to the ways of Northeast Minneapolis. However, I thought I had a chance if I could get our location team to tour the city. "People are friendly open" Bill Daly I like Eagan because of its people. As a commercial and personal lines in- surance agent, I have a lot of contact with the people of Eagan on a business and personal basis. Business -wise, the people of Eagan are professional, progressive and fair. In my opinion. you can't have one without the other when you're talking about a good community to live and work in. On a personal level, the people are friendly and open. In a world where there is so much fear and lack of trust. a friendly face should be highly valued. It's fhe friendly and open hearts in Eagan that make this an excellent place to live and raise a family. In a nut, shell, Eagan is a city you don't have to think twice about sinking your roots in- to. Banking at Norwest is to experience all of the above. I've always been treated in a fair and professional man- ner. but most of all I'm dealing with friends that I know and trust. "A choice city" Arlene Krecklau To me Eagan is one of the most beautiful scenic places one could reside or raise a family. I feel that the calibre of people, the quality of educa- tion and theservices available for our expanding community makes Eagan a choice city in which to reside. While developing land I found the Mayor, city council, Planning Commission and city personnel to be supportive of my pro- ject and concerned with the residents living in the area. It's easy for me to understand why Eagan is a Star City. "A good area to raise a family" Dan Reiman 1 enjoy working in Eagan because of the small community atmosphere in almost an "out in the country" surroun- ding. the drive to work is usually plea- sant especially with Fall colors, even though future road improvements are causing some present day incon- viences. Although I no longer live in Eagan, I always felt it was a warm. friendly community and a good area to raise a family. Working in Eagan also allows me to participate in continually improving Park & Recreation facilities, in my case their softball programs. Well, as you may have guessed, the tour was a complete success, but not because of me. All the credit goes to you, Eagan! Our team saw a communi- ty full of life, growth and careful planning, from the style and elegance of the residential areas to the scenic countryside with its parks, ski trails and recreational areas. They also saw that the freeway links to the Twin Cities makes travel to and from Eagan quick and efficient. The decision was unanimous; Eagan would be the location of our new facility. Since opening our doors on February 15, 1983 we have been proud to call Eagan our new home. Well, if I sound biased you're right, I am. But don't take my word for it. A few days ago we had the opportunity to ask a few of our customers why they liked Eagan and I think their response says that you truly are a "Super Star City" Eagan. "Cou&Iu't find a prettier place to live." Rick Waldeland Rick, a 12 year Eagan resident, says the people are fantastic and Eagan is beautiful. "You couldn't find a prettier place to live. Eagan is gorgeous!" Rick owns Waldeland Jewelry in Eagan. If you haven't seen our new facility, stop in and visit! "My move Here hfvs been the easiest oT most comfortable", Patricia E. Busher My employer of twelve years relocated here from lowa to the Men- dota Hts. Business Center, Pilot Knob Road and Rt. 494. Since 1 want to be close to the office, I picked Eagan as a convenient location. Incidentally. this is my third move in seven years with Sinclair & Valentine. a printing ink manufacturer. By far. my move here into the Eagan community has been the easiest and most comfor- table. The residents here are extremely helpful and friendly. The utility com- panies are really great as far as their start-up services are concerned. Ever - thing is very convenient with regard to churches, banking, travel to each of the twin cities, etc. The one thing lacking here in Eagan at present is shopping. both grocery and "mall" type shopping But I see that coming very soon with Eagan's rapid growth so we can live with this small inconvience with the vi- sion of greater things down the road. I handle the complete cash function with Sinclair & Valentine, and needless to say. Norwest Bank Old St. Anthony has been a life saver. We have used every function they have available and our transition from Iowa was "as smooth as silk." They are the greatest! "City officers are very attuned to needs" Jack Bellows I like Eagan because it has the feel- ing of a rural area, yetis still close to ur- ban living. The city officers. including the police and fire departments. are very attuned to the needs of the com- munity. I like to shop in the community and do business with the local merchants. I moved out to Eagan before my retirement from Coca-Cola, where I had worked for 35 years, HOURS LOBBY 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mon. — Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat. DRIVE-IN 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mon. — Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat. PHONE — 612-452-8470 Norwest Bank Old St. Anthony, N.A. Pilot Knob at Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, Minnesota 55121 452-8470 lesielres F.D.IC EMMA. MDVi1DG LE-DE0 NNNNN NNNNN NORWEST BANKS NNNNN NNNNN Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 pity oF 'cagan 2C 15C WE'RE ALL FOR SERVICE... WE'RE ALL FOR ONE. . . You! For more than 20 years, Minnesota Bank of Eagan has served the area, he/ping Eagan become the Star,City it is! 404' Minnesota Bank Eagan 2 Convenient Locations Main Office 3900 Sibley Memorial Hwy. (Near Cedarvale) Yankee Square Office Yankee Doodle & Pilot Knob (Near Yankee Square) Minnesota Underwriters Insurance Agency Complete Insurance Service Available Located at our Main Office 454-3300 - ..,..,M w..,o.,.., FDIC The Eagandale Club • ark.* XFA A � 4.1%, V Join Now and SAVE! Register at the Club for GRAND PRIZE Round trip ticket for 2 to Boston. Join the fun, meet new friends and get in shape with Eagandale Club's Fantastic Offer! FOR LIMITED TIME 1/2 PRICE For New MEMBERS Memberships available to suit your needs. No Court Fees with our Total CIub Member- ship. Last day to join November 4th. (No Purchase Necessary) • PROGRAMS and FACILITIES *TENNIS • RACQUETBALL • SWIMMING • EXERCISE CLASSES • DOUBLES and SINGLES LEAGUE PLAY • PRO SHOP • PARTY ROOM • CHILD CARE • NEWSLETTER • INDOOR TENNIS COURTS • OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS •RACQUETBALL COURTS • LOUNGE • LOCKER ROOMS • EXERCISE ROOM • INDOOR and OUTDOOR POOLS •WHIRLPOOL *SAUNA You're Invited to Our Open House Sun., Nov. 4-1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Food, beverages, demonstrations, tours, palm readers, door prizes Drawing for Grand Prize will be at the Open House. Need not be present to win. The Eagandale Club EQUAL NOUSINC LENDER Eagan Progress Eddion—Week of Oct. 22,1984 3330 PILOT KNOB ROAD • EAGAN, MN 55121 • 454-8790 Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,19 3C 14C Roads pave way for Eagan's explosive growth by John Klein project director Urban Council on Mobility More than 400 years ago Sir Fran- cis Bacon, renowned philosopher and statesman, advised Queen Elizabeth I that there are three things that make a nation great: fertile soils, industrious people, and good roads to move the people and pro- ducts from place to place. Realizing the wisdom of this philosophy and being acutely aware of ther inadequate transportation corridors serving — or not serving, if you will — this area, the Urban Coun- cil on Mobility formed in the fall of 1974. This non-profit citizens group of residents and business leaders was concerned about the delays in construction of these vital transpor- tation corridors. The Urban Council on Mobility's explicit purpose was to effect the earliest possible ,completion of In- terstates 35E and 494 and the new Cedar Avenue (Highway 77) Bridge, along with the upgrading of the defi- cient trunk highway and county road systems in the area. Business brief Firstworld Travel of Eagan is located at 2805 Dodd Road and was founded in July 1984. This full -service travel agency employs six people and has a 24-hour reservation service. LeAnn Schulenberg, who has 12 years of experience in the travel business, owns Firstworld Travel of Eagan, which is a franchise of the Los Angeles -based corperation. The physical and psychological barriers, which resulted from the bridge bottlenecks and congestion on the overcrowded bridges and roads, have been systematically removed as each new bridge and section of upgraded roadway opens for public use. The Cedar Avenue Bridge opened from Bloomington to Highway 13 in Eagan on Oct. 30, 1980. Cedar Avenue from Highway 13 through the Cliff Road interchange opened in the summer of 1981. I-35E from I-35W in Burnsville to Cedar Avenue in Eagan opened Nov. 17, 1981. And the seg- ment of I-494 from 34th Street in Bloomington across the new I-494 Minnesota River Bridge to Highway 55 in Eagan opened Nov. 9, 1982. More roads will open soon. I-35E from the Lone Oak Road interchange to St. Clair Avenue in St. Paul will open Friday, Oct. 26. This includes the I-494 and I-35E interchange, which is the largest in the state of Minnesota and largest this side of Chicago. I-35E south from the newly opened Lone Oak Road interchange to the Cedar Avenue cloverleaf will open in the fall of 1985 to complete the entire I-35E system in Dakota County. I-494 from Concord Street in South St. Paul through the Layfayette (Highway 3) interchange will open in the fall of 1985, as will part of I-494 from the I-35E and I-494 interchange to Highway 149. The remainder of I-494' from Highway 149 to the Lafayette Freeway will open in the fall of 1986 to complete the entire I-494 system. • REAL ESTATE • INVESTMENTS • LAND DEVELOPMENT JOHN J. KLEIN Associates, Inc: Broker 1495 LONE OAK ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 PHONE (612) 454-4732 1111 BHOWN-MINNEAPOLIS TANK IVAR W. SORENSEN President P.O. Box 43670 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55164 Telephone (612) 454-6750 Telex 29-7481 Open Oct. 26, 1984 Opened Nov. 9, 1982 EAGANkr • Cedar / l' Avenue • :. . I-35E Opened\ _, A 1Oct. 30, 1980 1 I-35E I-35E Open Fall ` 1985 Open Fall 1985 STATUS & SCHEDULES I-35E & I-494 Opened DAKOTA COUNTY Nov. 17, 1981, am' The section of Blackhawk Road from Diffley Road (County Road 30) to Cliff Road (County Road 32) opened recent- ly. That section includes the Blackhawk Road Bridge over I-35E. Also opened recently were Diffley Road from Blackhawk Road to Cedar Avenue, and Lexington Avenue (County Road 43) from Diffley Road to Cliff Road. Yankee Doodle Road (County Road 28) from Pilot Knob Road (County Road 31) to Lexington Avenue, including the new bridge over I-35E, should be open by early November this year. The road closings and necessary detours inherent with all of this con- struction have been an inconvenience and have tested the patience of many people. Now that these more efficient and much safer roads have been com- pleted, it more than justifies the in- convenience tolerated during their construction. Eagan always has had the first two in- gredients — fertile soils and industrious people — as set forth in Sir Francis Bacon's advice to Queen Elizabeth I, but it lacked the third — good roads. These new and upgraded roads now provide that third vital ingredient. Logistically, Eagan is poised for ex- plosive growth. INC. • CONSULTANT • INVESTMENTS • LAND DEVELOPMENT JOHN J. KLEIN, PRESIDENT 1495 LONE OAK ROAD EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55121 PHONE (612) 454-4732 • Dump Bodies • Hydraulic Hoists • Pulling & Tensioning Trailers • Custom Built Bodies • Service Bodies Fiberglass & Steel • Stake Bodies • Platform Bodies • Special Contractors Type Bodies • Winches Manufacturers and Distributors of Truck and Utility Equipment • Power Tailgates • Tool Boxes for Pick -Up Trucks • No Spins • Aerial Devices to 125' • Diggers and Derricks • Underground Equipment La H ass Mfg. & Sales, Inc. PARTS AND SERVICE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT 3575 STATE HWY. 13 ST. PAUL ZIP CODE 55122 452-1201 • Truck Mounted Cranes • Western Snow Plows • Custom Steel Fabricating Bus tour, Progress Edition promote development The Eagan Chamber of Com- merce, a division of the Dakota County Chambers of Commerce, and the city of Eagan take pride in promoting the development of Eagan by sponsoring the 1984 Eagan Progress Edition and the Se- cond Eagan Industrial/Commer- cial/Residential Bus Tour. Eagan has qualified as a Star City and will be presented the Star City Award by Mark Dayton, Minnesota Energy and Economic Develop- ment commissioner, during a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Yankee Square Inn. The bus tour begins after the Star City presentation. Its purpose is to help businesses, investors, finan- cial institutions, and developers discover the potentials and oppor- tunities available in Eagan. A reception follows the Bus Tour at the Yankee Square Inn. Your Chamber of Commerce is responsible for helping generate an atmosphere among the business community, residents, elected of- ficials, and city staff that promotes increased use of Eagan's well - planned and zoned industrial, com- mercial and residential areas. To do this, your Chamber pro- vides information to and cooperates with businesses, industries and civic agencies interested in new or expanded plant locations in the city of Eagan. This Progress Edition of 1984, planned by the Eagan Chronicle, and the Bus Tour are just two of the many vehicles used to achieve your Chambei s goals. WE WELCOME YOU TO THE STAR CITY AWARD CEREMONY AND BUS TOUR! John J. Klein, Chairman Eagan Industrial/Commer- cial/Residential Tour Committee photo by Tim O'Donnell The old Lone Oak Tree, which became a traffic hazard at Lone Oak Road and Highway 149, was replaced by a new tree that Mayor Bea Blomquist, left, helped dedicate last spring at Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran Church. The tree, which is part of the city logo, symbolizes the strength and growth of the community. Your new hospital serves you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year ooFo FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL General No. 892-2000 A Fairview Community Hospital 201 E. Nicollet Blvd. Burnsville Emergency No. 892-2020 Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 4C Eagan earns Minnesota's Star City status by Tim O'Donnell Nearly a year of planning will pay off Thursday when the city of Eagan receives the Star City designation from the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development. The Star City designation, which Energy and Economic Development Commissioner Mark Dayton will bestow upon Eagan, indicates to business and industry that the city is well -prepared for economic and community develop- ment. The state's Star City program helps cities organize their development plans and goals, and offers prestige to cities that are accepted. To apply for the designation, Eagan first had to establish an economic development commission, which it did Dec. 6, 1983. The commission members are Chairperson Larry Wenzel, Vice Chairperson Roger Lee, Secretary David Kleimola, Thomas Hedges, Larry Kraning, John McCall, Mark Parranto, R.E. Stevenson and Edna Street. Other requirements then required the commission to formulate a com- munity profile, a five-year economic development plan, a one-year work plan to begin implementing those five- year goals, an audio-visual presenta- tion highlighting the city, a survey of the labor force, a capital improvement plan, a fact booklet to market the city to prospective businesses, and an annual program of visiting each business in the city. Eagan's 11/2-inch thick Star City ap- plication drew great praise from the state. Harry Rosenfeld from the state Energy and Economic Development Department official said it was the first Star City document he had received from any city that could be approved without sending it back requesting changes. Rosenfeld said that if Eagan's Star Ci- ty document had been received a year or two ago, some of the cities that have received Star City status in the mean- time may have been asked to redo several parts of their documents. And Eagan's document and 12-minute audio-visual presentation may be used as a model for the Star City conference next spring. The final step in Eagan's application was an assignment from the state last Tuesday: to help a fictitious business — Agro Inc., and farm implement manufacturer — find an existing building or land in the city on which to move its business. Such an exercise happens in reality weekly as the city is swarmed with potential industry. "But an exercise like this sharpens our tools," said City Administrator Thomas Hedges. "It gets us to include the business community in selling our city and it involves the mayor also. If we get in a situation where we think the business community can help us in the future, we know we can call on them." Hedges said the documents the city compiled could be beneficial to pro- spective businesses interested in Eagan. And the Star City designation "puts us in with the big hitters," he said. "It puts us on the same par with the best as far as showing we have sites available for development." Cedar Cliff Shopping Center 40,000 S.F. "With demographics that impress the most particular retailers" Now Under Construction • At Cliff and Nichols (Old Cedar Ave) Rds, 1/4 mile West of the new I-35E, and 2 blocks East of the new Cedar Ave. Freeway. • Access and visibility (i.e. tenant signage) is tremendous. • Current or pending tenants include convenience food market, Childrens Barber & Barber Plus, National Pizza franchise, Pharmacy and more. • Grand Opening scheduled for November 1984. NOW LEASING 452-3303 Federal Land Company Rahn Park development continues this fall, funded from a $4.4 million bond issue that Eagan voters approved last spring to further develop the city's 36 parks. About 14% of the city's 21,440 acres is allocated to regional and city parks. CONGRATULATIONS EAGAN . THE FASTEST GROWING COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA We have been growing with you since 1975 Locally owned and operated GLASS et MIRROR 1971 Seneca Road We can handle all your glass needs: • Auto -glass; Insurance work welcome • Residential thermopanes & picture windows • Mirrors on walls, in bathrooms, closet doors • Table tops — clear and smoked glass We are currently in the midst of the storm window and door season. Our information sheet is available free for the asking. Just call and we'll mail it out to you without obligation. 454-4476 Satisfaction guaranteed on all our work Business briefs A. Michael Schultz and Associates opened an office in Eagan during September 1982 at 4555 Erin Drive, Suite 140. The com- pany provides insurance, financial planning and mutual funds. Valley Tire and Auto Sevice was founded in October 1970 and is located at 3999 Cedarvale Drive. The full -service tire and auto facility employs 11 people and has three locations — "Eagan, Apple Valley and Burnsville. The company of- ficers include Jim Cooper and Jim Knecht. The Typing Place at 1995 Diffley Road was founded in January"1982 and employs two people. Alison Fuller is owner and president. The employees provide secretarial ser- vices including word processing, typing, copying, mailing lists, transcription letters, and statistical and legal typing. Dodd Technical Corporation was founded in 1975 and located in Eagan in 1983 at 2805 Dodd Road. The computer company employs five people. Roger Urban is president and Judith Urban is secretary. Dodd Technical Corporation is a full-sevice dealer offering sales, in- stallation, training, maintenance, pro- gramming and consulting. Its products include Hewlett Packard personal com- puters, printers, platters and ac- cessories. WENZEL MECHANICAL & HILITE ELECTRIC VVR PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL AIR CONDITIONING SEWER AND WATER 452.1565 3600 Kennebec Drive Eagan, MN 55122 VENTILATING SHEET METAL COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL Tilsenbilt Homes was found in 1938 and located at 4492 Clover Lane in Eagan in the early 1960s. The main of- fice is in St. Paul. Tilsenbilt Homes employs 12 people dealing in new homes, land development and home remodeling. The "company plans a number of new townhome and single- family home designs for the coming year. Eagan Dental Clinic located Eagan in 1981 at 4357 Nicols Road. Dr. T.E. Lim's family dental care clinic employs two persons. The Greenskeeper, Inc. was found- ed in Eagan at 1231 Carlson Lake Road in 1976. The contract grounds maintenance and management service employs 12 with Thomas Mann as president and George Vasiliou as vice president. The company provides grounds and maintenance services for Dear Neighbor; We at Group W Cable Wish to extend ou n an r si thanks the stages of construe d understanding during ncere he EaganWhen d Burnsvilleng cable television in the t cities of initial the system one °f the most is completed, You Presently available. communication Will be a Part of have presently ai able. Asa member of the community, n network packages Programming have cess staff els available for yo the you Will support and Will be availab use Group W's We Will equipment to make Your e to provide the necessary Y's her services The Disney enjoyment for you and Channel. such The entire as HBO, Cinemax Please call Group W staff is 11 our office at here to serve Plea a.m.l our 894-2450 duringour community. questions or concerns Monday through Friday) regular business hours if you have any 13C only commercial and industrial proper- ty. The company plan in the next two years to expand in Eagan, Mendota Heights, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Lakeville. Professional Travel Management Co. was founded in 1983 and is located at 3435 Washington Drive, Suite 101. The service employs six people, with Sue Kleimola as owner and Lanny Ross as president. Tony Roundtree has been appointed director of sales for PMT. This Min- nesota company provides vacation travel and business travel services, educational tours and international trade missions. PMT was founded as a women's business enterprise with more than 13 years travel experience per employee. Dyaq s Young World. of Dance 890-8971 454.6864 * Children's Classes Beginning thru Advanced Ages 3-16 * Combination Class: Tap, Ballet, Modern, Acrobat, Personality, Singing, Jazz *Intermediate Ballet & Tap * Teenage Jazz & Ballet *Trim & Slim Classes for Ladies & Teens *Teen Modeling Sessions * NEW Teen Ballet Class * Exercise Class Personal instruction by Dyan Ferrell -professional Dancer, Model & Teacher. Formerly with the Rockettes & Ballet Com- pany at Radio City Music Hall, New York. Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 12C 5C Business briefs Michael W. Riley, an executive vice president of Signal Hills Bank, joined the team Oct. 1 at the Signal Hills Bank Financial Resource Center at 1480 Yankee Doodle Road. Signal Hills is more than just a bank. It is a financial resource center with a fully equipped conference room and ready to respond to its customers' finan- cial needs. The bank and resource center plans to offer workshops and seminars on topics such as financial planning, estate planning and marketing. Officers of the company are Richard E. Stevenson, vice president, and Riley, executive vice president. The bank was founded in 1963 and opened and Eagan branch in April 1983. It employs five persons. Minnesota National Bank of Eagan is a full -service bank, offering check- ing accounts, savings accounts, money market savings accounts, certificates, all types of loans, drive-in banking, safe deposit boxes and individual retire- ment accounts (IRAs). There also is an insurance agency in the bank building at 3900 Sibley Memorial Highway. The bank was founded in Eagan in 1963 and now has 42 full- and part-time employees, nine of which are officers. Michael Larkin is the bank president. A recent addition to the staff is vice president Richard L. Johnson. First Bank Eagan Office at 3629 Krestwood is a detached facility of First Bank Burnsville, 900 W. County Road 42, Burnsville. ;coda/ Z'1e4t4 5e4j&id RETAIL• HOME FREEZER SPECIALISTS "ALL BEEF AGED TO PERFECTION" (Nome of The Famous Saxon Steak) • HALVES 0R QUARTERS, CDT AND WRAPPED TO TOUR SPECIFICATIONS • SMALLER CONVENIENT FAMILY FREEZER PACKS STEAKS • MINE NIB • SNRINP • LOBSTER • FISH • UN • D.D.Q. RIBS • AND NONE SOME KS SEE US FOR ALL YOUR SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT NEEDS: WEDDINGS, GRADUATION, PARTIES, ETC. (YANKEE SQ. SHOPPING CENTER) 1468 YANKEE DOODLE RD EAGAN 452-8660 MEATS -SEAFOOD tat.n ,a\h1 .)(:C L).F 1.i a.� t.t.��. ,stFNFSV 1 `..,t[. KEEPING THE AMERICAN DREAM ALIVE -Fixed Rate -Assumable -30 yr. mortgage -No Negative Amortization NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FROM $5Q 900 including your choice of lots Come See DAKOTA COUNTY ESTATES OFFICE HOURS Mon.-Thurs. 10-8 Fri. -Sun. 10-6 1". a ZOO !j ■nusnut c mu i1 a.-41 K a i PAW Ma RO.. HIND !T. - JOHN BENEDICT & A N, i C 480-6800 .01. *Example: $74,140 Purchase Price, $3710 down, $70,430 mortgage. Approx. $540 a month P & 11st year, Approx. $590 month P & 1 2nd year, Approx. $620 month P & 1 3rd year, Approx. $625 month P & I, 4-15th year, Approx. $680 month P & I through 30th year. "Annual Percentage Rate 11.2% First Bank Burnsville opened the Eagan office in 1980. Ten persons are employed at the bank, which offers financial and banking services. Gordon F. Clarke was elected bank president July 1. Norwest Bank Old St. Anthony opened an Eagan office Feb. 15, 1983 at 3390 Pilot Knob Road. The bank's main office is in Minneapolis and all but one of its Eagan staff members are Eagan residents. The full -service bank has two instant cash machines - one on site and one in the Cedarvale Shopping Center. Recent new products include the preferred and home equity lines of credit and the Gold Master Card. Larry Kraning is the vice president and manager and Laurie Schubert is the assistant manager. Hauge, Smith and Eide, PA, was founded 14 years ago in Eagan and has an office at 3908 Highway 13. The full -service legal firm employs seven people. The firm may plan to expand personnel and add computer equipment. The company officers are Paul Hauge and Bradley Smith. Developmental Learning Center was founded in 1964 and moved to Eagan in 1969. The administrative of- fice is at 750 South Plaza Drive, Men- dota Heights. The company has a total of 25 employees — 17 at the early intervention site and eight at the adult program site. The DLC provides specialized day programs for adults who are living in the community and who are mentally retarded, and for families whose young children infants to age 4 have developmental disabilities. Re-elect JOHN S. VOSS Dakota County Commissioner 3rd District "Keep his experience working for you" Vote Nov. 6! PREPARED AND PAID FOR BY THE VOSS VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE,1381 E. BALSAM STREET, EAGAN, MN 55123. LLOYD KROB, CO-CHAIRMAN; MADELINE SCHENE, CO-CHAIRMAN. EAGANDALE CENTER 1300-acre office and industrial park ...close to all that matters. 800 Opus Center • 9900 Bren Road East P.O. Box 150, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440.612/936-4444 Tax-exempt status encourages development by Thomas Hedges Eagan city administrator The city of Eagan is granted a tax- exempt status as a municipality. The Eagan City Council actively uses this status through consideration of special revenue bond issues to encourage and aid industrial and housing develop- ment in the city. This type of financing allows money to be borrowed at lower interest rates, thus reducing the total cost of many projects. The City Council considers applica- tions for this type of financing because new jobs are created through the development of new industry, and through the development of new hous- ing the amount and variety of living ac- commodations in the city are increas- ed. The tax base of Eagan also is enlarg- ed, which is an advantage to individual taxpayers. There are three basic types of tax- exempt financing which the city has us- ed, none of which cost the taxpayers any money because all costs are paid by the developers. These three types are industrial revenue bonds, multi -family housing revenue bonds and revenue bond issues for single family housing. Presently, the city is not participating in any single family housing bond issues because of federal restrictions on this program. Industrial revenue bond financing is available to businesses and industries that plan to build or expand facilities in Eagan. There is a minimum qualifica- tion of a $500,000 project cost, ex- cluding land costs. Since 1980, the city has approved a total of $60,349,000 in industrial revenue bonds for 18 development projects. Before 1984, multi -housing revenue bond applicants would apply for this type of financing to the state of Min- nesota. However, during 1984, the City Council approved a program wherein the city would directly consider multi- family bond issues. By using this pro- gram, the City Council has more knowledge and control of projects pro- posed to be constructed in Eagan. In 1984, $26,660,000 in multi -family hous- ing revenue bond financing was ap- proved. Further information on the industrial revenue bond and multi -family housing bond programs is available from the Eagan city administrator's office by calling 454-8100. , .... .:... > ., � � : Po- ura��n:. ....:..... ..�,.F. :.:. ¢:.;;. .. ,, ,k. ;� ate. ,t � r . ::a.: o::z•> ., ,r. .. ,... Y.....:.. ...- .... ... '.... :.�.. ;. .. ,..:. 'c+...+,r.:+<t..,.:..Y;.,c;^,:�;:.,:,.::z:x::>;7aar,.ar ,><•::vy:_ r�c�. ... .... h � . 3>.:. r.. .w . ,. ice .:. ............:..,.. ....+..x:: «........ < :�:.<... ... �:,,...:::... .....:�, ..a ..:.,e..csa..., ., �..,.z..:, ,:,...o..o.. .:S,. .. mac.. a... ....... Eagan's population explodes past 31,000 by Dale Runkle Eagan city planner Eagan has once again captured the ti- tle of being the fastest growing city in the state of Minnesota for the third con- secutive year. Eagan has exploded in growth since the 1980 census determined the city had 20,700 residents. Eagan's pro- jected population for July 1984 was 31,000, showing an increase of about 10,300 residents from 1980. This is a population increase of 50 percent in the last four years. In equating this population growth to building construction, Eagan has con- structed 3,400 dwelling units in the past four years. There were 1,003 dwelling units built in 1980, showing a record year for construction. The city is expected to meet or ex- ceed that record this year. The city issued permits for construction of 583 DAKOTA PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. 4030 Beau D'Rue Dr. Eagan, Minn. 454-6645 • Residential & Commercial Construction • Service Specialist • Sales & Installation • Remodel Specialist • Sewer Cleaning • Hot Water Heating Behind Cedarvale dwelling units in the first six months of 1984. If the building permit rate con- tinues, the city will meet or exceed the 1980 figure of 1,003 permits. Along with the building activity, the city has processed 51 preliminary plats (development proposals) during 1984. These proposals consist of approx- imately 1,100 single family lots, 1,200 multiple dwelling units and, a substan- tial amount of commercial develop- ment. The development activity also has increased to an all-time high in Eagan. When the major freeway develop- ment is completed through the city, the easy access and efficient roadway system will continue to enhance development in Eagan and northern Dakota County. Given these favorable growth conditions, Eagan expects well - planned development to continue far into its future. HAUGE, SMITH & EIDE, P.A. Eagan Attorneys In The General Practice Of Law Dissolutions Real Estate/Land Development Corporations Wills/Estate Planning Probate Personal Injury Condemnation Traffic/Criminal Free Initial Consultation Paul H. Hauge Bradley Smith Kevin W. Eide Cedarvale Professional Building (Behind Minnesota Bank Eagan) 3908 Sibley Memorial Highway 454-4224 Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 6C Development update by Tim O'Donnell For three straight years Eagan has been the fastest -growing city in the state. Residential building permits are being issued at a record pace and new neighborhoods are continually being fashioned into the hills of the city. And commercial and industrial development continues at the same rapid pace, bringing jobs and services to the more than 31,000 people who call their home Eagan. One such commercial development is Cedar Cliff Shopping Center and Cedar Cliff Office Building on the nor- theast corner of Cliff and Nicols roads. The 40,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center and two-story, 25,000-square-foot office building are being developed by Federal Land Co. of Eagan. There will be space for about 16 tenants when the shopping center opens Jan. 1, 1985. Space already has been leased by Barber Plus and The Children's Barber, a dry cleaner, a dentist, an optical company, and a travel agency. Federal Land Co. ex- pects the center to be filled by next spr- ing. The office building north of the shop- ping center also is expected to open in January. Among the other commercial and in- dustrial developments planned, under- way, or completed in Eagan are: M.G. Astleford Co. of Burnsville is planning Rahncliff Addition with a hotel, restaurants, convenience store, gas station and automobile service facility, and office building on the southwest quadrant of the Cliff Road ikiraoevai � l*V* ill1-w-asw. t.lb^ 4wlnmr s rarr sw i va eiM1l 1 • ,.•. MOW. re Construction progresses rapidly to open Cedar Cliff Shopping Center by Jan. 1 and Interstate 35E interchange. Construction on the convenience store and one restaurant could begin this fall, a company spokesman said. Construction of the other buildings, in- cluding the 200-room, moderate - priced hotel and five -story, 65,000-square-foot office building will begin next spring. A Flour Bin restaurant is planned on the southeast corner of Cliff and Nicols roads. Architectural plans are being developed and the site will be graded and building footings installed as soon as possible, said a company spokesman. The restaurant should be open by next May. 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With over 50 offices coast to coast, FIRSTWORLD travelers are never far from home. Call or stop in today. F1RSTRID® PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL CENTERS FIRSTWORLD Travel of Eagan, 2805 Dodd Rd., Eagan, MN 55121 452-8841 or 1-800-522-1539 Join us for our grand opening Thurs., Oct. 25, 4-8 p.m., RSVP Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 Bin for space on the same site to build its own restaurant. Construction on the 2,500-square-foot Burger King could begin next spring and be finished in about 75 days, said a company spokesman. Ground should be broken in the next couple of weeks on Cedar Cliff Second Addition, an office building develop- ment on the northeast corner of Cliff Road and Scott Trail. Developer James Durning plans to begin construction this fall on a 12,000-square-foot office building that he said should be done by the end of the year. The office building will be one-story on the west side, facing Scott Trail, and two stories on the east side, facing a photo by Tim O'Donnell small pond that will be preserved.. A se- cond office building of the same size will be constructed next year. Sill Addition will be the new cor- porate headquarters for Road Machinery and Supplies Co. when the firm moves its offices from Bloomington to a new building north of Highway 13 near Silver Bell Road and Old Cedar Avenue. The distributor of construction, min- ing, trucking and forestry equipment will move about 82 employees to its Eagan facility along with adding another 35 jobs in the following year. Construction on the 60,000-square- foot building might not begin until next spring, but grading of the building site could begin this fall. Introducing the two -income financial plan. For families with lots of plans. You're both working. You're making a good income. You want to take control of your financial future. 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Certified Travel Counselors See us for your vacation in the sun. Cruises 7 nt w/air from $692 Las Vegas air & hotel from $199 Hawaii air & hotel from $375 Adventure World Travel Cedarvale Mall 454-5227 Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 10C Yankee Square Inn caters to business needs Development update 7C by Tim O'Donnell Yankee Square Inn will celebrate its first birthday at the end of this month — one year of serving the needs of many business travelers to Eagan. "So many business people travel so much and they are in and out of hotels all the time," said Tim Dunn, the hotel's general manager. "They are really im- pressed with Yanke Square Inn. They think they're coming to a budget hotel and then they realize how nice it is." The 109-room hotel is built in three stories, overlooking the route where In- terstate 35E will cut through the city. Looking out from second -floor win- dows, hotel guests can see the downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis skylines. A glass -enclosed walkway on the se- cond level juts through the spacious, two-story lobby, decorated with com- fortable couches and chairs in grays and plums. A bank of windows faces south, through which visitors often can see pheasants scuttling across the roll- ing hills. Yankee Square serves its airport customers with a van that is on call and 10 minutes away from the terminal. Meeting rooms in the basement — with names such as Delaware, Georgia and Pennsylvania — can handle small meetings and large receptions and the hotel can arrange catering for meals. Also downstairs is a room with exer- cise equipment, sauna and whirlpool. Yankee Square guests also can use the hotel's membership at Eagandale Rac- quet Club about half a mile away. The hotel has no restaurant, but the Yankee Square Inn will celebrate one year in business late this month. Minnesota Room offers continental breakfasts and can be used for catered lunches. Dunn said the only bad comments the hotel receives are about things Yankee Square does not have, such as a pool, restaurant or bar. But there is a pool at Eagandale and Vogy's restaurant and bar is just across the hotel's parking lot. "We want to stress to our guests that we are first class all said. "Anything they care of it. If we don't We really cater to the needs." the way, Dunn need, we'll take have it, we'll get it. business person's The Eagan Chamber of Commerce, Division of the Dakota County Chambers of Commerce, takes pride in promoting the development of Eagan by sponsoring the 2nd Annual Eagan Industrial, Commercial & Residential Bus Tour The Dakota County Chambers of Commerce is an organization in which the diverse and unique views of individual members of the respective City divisions of Eagan, Mendota Heights, West St. Paul, Lilydale, and Mendota are unified under central leadership in order to serve common purposes. The object, purpose and business of the Dakota County Chambers of Commerce shall be to promote the civic and community interests of Dakota County, to encourage commerce, industry and agriculture, to acquire and disseminate industrial and scien- tific statistics and information, and generally to foster, protect and advance the civic, commercial and industrial interests of Dakota County and the people thereof. Each City Division operates under its own President under procedures consistent with the policies and procedures of the Dakota County Chambers of Commerce. Each City Division is allowed to develop its own economic development programs consis- tent with the standards and procedures of the umbrella Chamber. Any person, association, corporation, partnership interested in the growth of the com- munity is eligible to join the Chambers of Commerce. The principal areas that the Dakota County Chambers of Commerce are involved in are: Education, health care, legislative, retail promotion, and economic development. OFFICERS President Dakota County Chambers of Commerce President Eagan Chamber of Commerce President-elect Dakota County Chambers of Commerce Treasurer Dakota County Chambers of Commerce President Mendota Heights Chamber of Commerce President West St. Paul Chamber of Commerce OFFICE STAFF C. Wm. (Bill) Escher, Executive Director Dorrine Busta Del Ohmann Cherokee State Bank Larry Wenzel Wenzel Mechanical & Hilite Electric Ed Michaud Sperry Computer Systems Larry Mazanec Mazanec &-Bauer Sam Shepard Dakota County State Bank J. C. Dorsey Signal Hills Bank 33 East Wentworth EAGAN BOARD MEMBERS OF THE DAKOTA West St. Paul, 55118 DAKOTA COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE 457-4921 Del'Ohmann Cherokee State Bank Larry Wenzel Wenzel Mechanical & Hilite Electric Paul Hauge Hauge, Smith, Eide & Keller Ed Michaud Sperry Computer ' Systems Norm Storbakken Blue Cross• Blue Shield David Kleimola Professional Travel Management Nar Sorenson Brown Mpls Tank & Mfg Jerry Braun Slmeks Not pictured Kathy Johnson First Bank Eagan Gresser Inc., a 15-year-old concrete and masonry contracting company, moved Aug. 1 from its building at 1971 Seneca Road to a remodeld building at 1771 Yankee Doodle Road. The com- pany also constructed a 30,000-square- foot building that has space for lease. A ribbon -cutting ceremony is scheduled Thursday during the Second Eagan Industrial/Commer- cial/Residential Bus Tour. Millwork and Lumber Barn at 3960 Beau D'Rue Drive plans to construct a 30,000-square-foot building on its pre- sent site and have it ready by Jan. 1 to move its lumber operations in Shakopee to Eagan. Long-range plans are to add up to four more buildings from which the company would sell a large variety of building materials. Financing is arranged and the developers are searching for a major grocery and drug store tenant for Safari Mall on the northwest corner of Cliff and Thomas Lake roads. The 100,000-square-foot enclosed shopping mall will have about 25 tenants on both sides of a center walkway. The developers also have been approached to build an off -sale li- quor store, a bowling alley, and a theater next to the mall. Construction on the mall is expected to begin by next spring. Amoco plans to begin construction next spring on a gas station, automobile service center and convenience store on the southeast corner of the intersec- tion of Cliff and Slaters roads. Group W Cable is near completion on its communication's building near Diffley Road and Old Highway 13. Eagan Hills Pet Hospital, being developed by Dr. W.A. Bonnett, is near completion on the northwest corner of Diffley and Pilot Knob roads. A new SuperAmerica gas station and convenience store will open this fall in Yankee Square on the southwest corner of Pilot Knob and Yankee Doodle roads. Hilltop Plaza Shopping Center opened last summer on the northeast corner of Diffley and Pilot Knob roads. Tenants in the center are PDQ conve- nience store, Piccolo's Pizzeria, a dry cleaners, Dr. Jeffrey F. Luke family dentistry, Hilltop Veterinary Clinic, Action Hair, Eagan Video, Hilltop Family Chiropractic Clinic with Dr. Judy L. Lemieux and Dr. Rodney C. Horgen, State Farm Insurance Agency with Robin T. Kleffman and John Curlee, Sun Health Tanning Center, Fortunate Life Center, and Eagan Li- quors. A Daybridge Learning Center also opened recently next to the shopping center. Sperry is Eagari s largest employer, with 3,900 workers. Quality New Homes Remodelin This is a beautiful custom home built by Ted Wachter Construction. All our work is custom - crafted & hand -nailed. When you are building or adding to your dream home, shouldn't you have the best? •Remodeling •Additions •Commercial Work •Decks redW)a%te,ditep - ri Nep a etio 454-2130 45so Blackhawk Road Eagan, MN photos by Tim O'Donnell Blue Cross -Blue Shield employs 1,200 people, ranking No.2 in Eagan. TAKING CARE OF YOUR BANKING NEEDS. Gordon F. Clarke 435-3264 President P. Gregory Peterka 435-3223 Senior Vice President Eric Iversen 435-3255' Senior Vice President Richard Hartman 435-3265 Assistant Vice President Pat Byrne 435-3254 Assistant Vice President, Cashier Barbara Knowles 435-3227 Assistant Vice President Kathy Johnson 435-3270 Assistant Vice President Kevin Powers 435-3267 Commercial Loan Officer 400 first Bank Eagan Office First National Bank of Burnsville Member First Bank System 2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Main Office 900 W. County Rd. 42 Burnsville, MN 55337 435-8881 Eagan Office 3629 Krestwood Eagan, MN 55123 452-6640 Member FDIC Alk AIM Fagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22,1984 8C YANKEE SQUARE IIyIY • 109 Luxurious single, double & executive suites • Continental Breakfast • Kitchenette apartment • Whirlpool, sauna and exercise facilities • Special weekend family rates • Shuttle bus service • Rental cars available • Professional Conference and Meeting Rooms accommodating 5 to 125 • Professional Catering Available • Audio Visual Aids YANKEE SQUARE INN 3450 Washington Drive Eagan, Minnesota 55122 612-452-0100 Year 198Q 1981 1982 1963 1964* * ira* Imo 1964 Eagan Housing Staff Total Number Market valuation omits ,Snits of new construction $ [ '" ,y •14 R7r752,418 X .. , / 9.418,3$ il44 �• ;:, ••�.; `�q -+917.788! �/ ` � %• '• 25.950 ill " N/A EAGAN HRON/CLE We're proud to be a part of this fine, growing community. Our Advertising, News and Classified Ads Work For You. Call 890-4456 Today We reach every home in your market. 9C t ank'ng thout a bal•lythoo (n. bal-i-hoo; v. bal-i-hoo, bal-i- hoo), n., pl. -hooed, -hooing. U:S. Slang. — n. 1. a clamorous attempt to win customers or ad- vance any cause; blatant advertising or public- ity. 2. clamor or outcry. —v.t., v.i. 3. to advertise or push by ballyhoo. I orig. obscure] At the Signal Hills Bank, we think the ballyhoo that goes with banking is a bunch of bunk. So, here's some simple, straight talk about banks and banking services. Banks can either invest in bally- hoo trying to convince you their ac- counts, rates, yields, etc., etc.... are better than the competition's. Or, they can invest in the profes- sional quality of expertise that goes with the basic services. At the Signal Hills Bank, we've opted for the latter. We've put our money into building a highly experienced staff of financial professionals. The result is the kind of flexible, efficient strength you need to cope with today's most pressing financial challenges. Isn't thatwhat's really important? If you agree, give us a call and set an appointment with one of our fi- nancial professionals. You'll get a practical dialog free of the bunk and ballyhoo. We promise. SIGNAL HILLS BANK AND FINANCIAL RESOURCE CENTER 1480 Yankee Doodle Road (Yankee Square Center) Eagan, Minnesota 55121 612 - 45 2 - 92 00 Member FDIC Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22, 1984 Eagan Progress Edition —Week of Oct. 22, 1984 28B Minnesota Real Estate Journal October 19, 1987 SECTION B Minnesota Real Estate Journal® 4. Think of your business location at Eagan Woods. It's only natural! Because of what nature had already provided Eagan Woods has become a business location where people look forward to corning to work in the morn- ing Why? 3';ecaase of breathtaking views overlcc;-,1no, the Minnesota River Valley, congests on -`rec highway access The Mo BushessAdiess InlOwn. off 1-494, distinctive building design with materials of Minnesota limestone, oak and polished brass, climate-con- tshower facilities o There are many more Eagan Woods will be a nk office location. call 921-20.00. 41. Trammell Crow Company Norm<mdale I_dke 01 t r<c 1'ar k 100 Nor mnnddle I .ike 111vd RIoc,mint-Itorr MN ;5I S7 OW OCTOBER • 19'/ 2B Minnesota Real Estate Journal October 19, 1987 October 19, 1987 Minnesota Real Estate Journal 27B Betty and Ron Stein and son Jeffrey live in an attractive home built by Sunshine Construction in Birch Park, one of 18 Eagan neigh- borhoods developed by Sienna Corporation. "We wouldn't live anywhere else," says Ron Stein. "When it came time to move into a bigger home, we looked all over the Twin Cities area within convenient driving time of my job in downtown Minneapolis. Without hesitation, we decided on Eagan, and Birch Park, where it's like living in our own private valley." The Steins share something of special value with 14570ther families. Ali live in Eagan, in neighborhoods developed by Sienna Corporation. Soon, they will be joined by 293 new homeowners in five Sienna sub- divisions now being completed. Excellent school system, convenient shop- ping, freeway access, family environment. Those are some of the attractions which drew the Steins to their new neighborhood in Eagan. Sienna creates lots for homebuilders and for developers of office and commercial build- ings ... acquiring raw land, designing the land use plan, establishing zoning, financing the infrastructure, engineering and Clan structin roads and utilities, maintaining an inventor.' of lots for sale, providing financial and mar- keting support to builders. Sienna Corporation is proud to be a major contributor to Eagan's growth and prosperity ... as developer of 13 completed neighbor- hoods and five more underway International Airport Sienna's Eagan Neighborhoods Blackhawk Glen Blackhawk Lake Birch Park Hilltop Estates /ThomasImre I , Northview Meadows /! Northview Meadows lI Oakwood Heights Eagan Hills Farms Surrey Woods Canter Glen Bridle Ridge Carnage Pines Fawn Ridge "-Wedgewood Canterbury Forest Meadowland Walden Heights Beacon Hill Committed to the premise that land put to its highest use realizes its greatest value. MUM PLANNERS • DEVELOPERS • CONTRACTORS CORPORATION Or Eagan FACT SHEET FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD INCOME PERSONS All persons, including institutionalized Persons not institutionalized $8,5 MEDIAN AVERAGE Families $26,623 $27,808 Households INCOME Less than $ 5,000 $ 5,000 to $ 7,499 $ 7,500 to $ 9,999 $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $19,999 $20,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $29,999 $30,000 to $39,999 $40,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $791,999 75,000 or more TOTALS SOURCE: Datanet 1080 Census Information 24,106 ....... ......25,583 FAMILIES HOUSEHOLDS,,, 150 208 ;: 103 249 224 360 428 .769 519 860 922 .......... ...1,163 872 980 1,229 ...... .......1,333 S20 ................576 244 263 68 .................68 5,279 INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYED PERSONS 16 YEARS AND OVER "natal eiiplc,y&oJ !,tenons, lfl and t,c;'r- 10,941 INDUSTRY PERSONS PERCENT Farming, fisheries, forestry, mining, 83 0.8 Construction 405 3 7 Manufactured goods: Nondurable 580 5 3 Durable 2,053 18.8 Transportation 1,219 11.1 Communication and public utilities 188 1.7 Wholesale Trade 877 8.0 Recall 1,837 16.8 Finance, insurance and real estate 823 7.5 Business and repair services 438 4.0 Persona?, entertainment, recreation services 465 4.3 Professional gnu related services Health service 468 4 3 Education services 597 5 5 Ocher professional, related services 325 3.0 Public administration 583 5.3 so)RCE: Datanet ' 199E Cer_e, information U BER OF PERSO BY AGE AGE PERSONS PERCENT 4 and under 2,126 10.3 5 to 9 2,059 9.9 t0 to 14 2,070 10.0 15 to 19........... .......... .........1,799, 8 7 20 to 24 1,866 9 0 25 to 29 2,375 11.5 30 to 39........ .............. ........4,542 21,9 40 to 49 2,033 9 8 50 to 59 1,104 5 3 60 to 64 284 1 4 65 to 69 195 0 9 70 to 79 183 0 9 80 and over 64 0.3 Total population 20,700 Total female population 10,398 50.2 Total male population .................. 10,302 49.8 SOURCE: Datanet / 1980 Census Information EMPLOYMENT PROFILE Total employed persons 10,941 OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF !EMPLOYED PERSONS 16 & OVER ON PERSONS PERCENT al and professional speciality: Executive, administrative and Inanaterial .. 1,612 , .. 14.7 Professional specialty occupations ...... , ..1,357 12.4 Adrnln stxpi:8rt sales, clerical, technical: Technical/related support jobs 617 es:upiotls 1,058 2,231 rs hold 21 0.2. ice 144 1 3 1,305 11.9 Fa�rx,.�1erls and forestry 52 0 5 Precstt1 pxxtzs, craft, repair.. .1,123 10.3 and labi,rt'r: , assemblers, inspectors ..686 6 3 56 9 7 20.4 s iborers, equipment cleaners, 411 3.8 Viers 324 3.0 TRAVEL TIME TO WORK MINUTES Less than 5 WORKERS 270 16.3 17 30 Other means .............................65 ...............,0.6 Work at home.... „ ............. • . . .158 1 5 sourcE Dr'.mct , 1,80 C'cnas Inforenattnn PERCENT 26 5 to 9 1,464 13.9 10 to 14 1,422 13.5 15 to 29 4,715 44.7 30 to 59..............................2,526 23.9 60 or more 162 1 5 `?rage travel time to work 19.8 minutes TINS OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK MEANS WORKERS PERCENT Drive alone to wort: ....... ..........7,981 73.9 Carpool with others 2,090 Public Transportation. 179 Walked to \' crk only- 326 50,000 40,000 30,000 __ 20,000 _ 10,000 0 POPULATION 10,398 1970 20,700 1980 30,456 1985* 35,311 1986* 1970-1980 p1 rccnt c:h ailge........... . ......................... 9'),I 1980-1986 percent Change 7i;,6 St0t na B. n:,t.,te the office of the st 0 DAKOTA COUNTY POPULATION 270,000 - -_ 240,000 ___ 210,000 180,000 150,000 120,000 194,279 -- 139,808 1111 220,831 1970 1980 1985* 228,716 1986* 1970-1980 percent change 39.0 1980-1986 percent change 17.7 SOURCE: Datanet "Estimates from the office of the state demographer 26B Minnesota Real Estate Journal MI MARKET FOCUS City of Eagan ZONING October 19, 1987 AMR October 19, 1987 Minnesota Real Estate Journal PHOTOS BY CATHERINE SHIPMAN Eagan is planning on commercial development to take off, thanks to the city's close proximity to the airport. Eagan: Development explodes, land values escalate FREEWAY ACCESS CREDIT ED; CITY WORKS TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND by Catherine Shipman Eaganis" probably approaching our teenage years," says City Administrator Thomas Hedges, com- paring the lifespan of the city to that of a human. With Eagan's maturation has come a growth spurt that has increased the city's population over 100 percent in the last 10 years. In 1960 Eagan's population was around 3,000; and from there zoomed to 10,000 in 1970. Today city officials esti- mate the population at around 42,000. That figure far exceeds Metropolitan Council estimates of a population of 39,225 for 1987; 43,000 for 1990 and 52,500 for 2000. Likewise the State Demographer's 1986 estimate for Eagan's population was 35,3ll. The city had a special census conducted in 1985, because of its rapid growth. Hedges says that the govern- ment agency's estimates are lowballed because Eagan traditionally has more people per house- hold (3.9) than used for the population projec- tion formula's (approximately 1.8). Additionally he says, the city's figures are probably con- servative compared to the actual population. Eagan is not yet swelling its boundaries, it is only 50per- cent developed. The opening of Interstate 35E in 1985, and I-494 in 1986 linked Fagan to the metro area north of the Minnesota River. Commercial and residential developers have been flocking to the city ever since. The freeway openings served to escalate land prices to Changing from a rural to urban community has been Eagan's challenge. Northwest Airlines headquarters is in the background. the point where Hedges says quotes are now being made by the square foot, instead of the acre. City officials say that a ballpark estimate for commercial land prices is $2 to $6 per square foot. Residential prices have zoomed too. Donna Kenny, sales manager for the Dakota County Merrill Lynch Real Estate offices says homebuyers need to spend $40,000 or more, for a lot that's 85 feet wide and 125 or 150 feet deep. Overall lot prices range from $25,000 to $70,000. Most Eagan families are two income families with a median age of 28-years-old. "It was unheard of three years, or even two years ago to see a lot for more than $60,000," she says. The population in Eagan is growing to the point where the city recently passed a $47.5 million bond referen- dum to build a 1,200 student high school, a middle school and a grade school. Additionally, the city has a strong industrial base. There is enough land that a corporation who wants to come in and build a large campus, can still "make abig presence in a short time," says Hedges. One example of a large piece of land that has had more lives than a cat is the city's northwest corner. When Dayton Hudson was still in the "dales" business, there were plans for a large shopping center, -Eagandale. There were proposals to put the domed stadium on the site, and it was EAGAN to page 4B 3B nommi Betting on the come EAGAN INDUSTRIAL GROWTH S 1 RONG by Eric Wieffering Like mosouter-ring suburbs, Eagan's first spurt of growth came in the late 1960s and early 197Us, when companies flee- ing the city and first -ring suburbs came knocking in search of cheap land for their manufacturing, warehouse and/or shipping facilities. Eagan offered refuge as the closer in suburbs, particularly Bloomington and the southwest corridor, replaced industrial and warehouse uses with office development. Opus Corp. was perhaps the first to recognize Eagan's potential and put a ham- merlock on much of the city's industrial land. In the early 1960s Gerald Rauenhorst bought 1,400 acres between Highway 55, County Road 42 and Pilot Knob Road (he sold the land in 1968 to Northwestern Mutual Life and worked out a joint venture agreement with the firm). Eventually, Interstate 35E, with an inter- change at Lone Oak Road, would cut through a third of the park, and I-494 would border the northeast quadrant. But until that occur- red just a few years ago, the bulk of develop- ment within Eagandale Industrial Park was industrial. More than 3.8 million square feet of industrial space in 66 buildings has been constructed. Major tenants in the park in- clude Coca Cola, Ecolab, Carson Pirie Scott and the United States Postal Service. Only about half of Eagandale has been developed. In the last several years much of the new development in the park has been of- fice/showroom space within the northeast quadrant, close to I-494. But Opus still believes there's more de- mand for warehouse and distribution space in Eagan, and a new project, the 83,155 square foot Lone Oak Business Center, is designed for such tenants. "There's nothing fancy about this building," says David Bruce, an industrial specialist with Thorpe Bros. who has the Lone Oak listing. Basic landscaping and a no - frills design allow Opus to offer space in the building at $3.75 a square foot for warehouse use and $7.50 a square foot for office space. Bruce says the Eagan industrial market has a number of things going for it, not the least of which are a lot of land and some very large businesses, including Unisys and Northwest Airlines. The latter recently announced an expansion to its 150-acre campus. "Air cargo and airport -related businesses have a strong presence in Eagan and a strong demand for space," Bruce says. The coming of the freeways in the mid280s convinced many developers that it was time to begin building Class A office and/or of- fice/showroom space in Eagan. Trammell Crow Co., R.L. Johnson, Opus and United Properties (across the border, in Mendota Heights) have plunged into the market, with mixed results at best. Vacancy rates for that kind of space hover between 30 and 36 per- cent for the Burnsville, Apple Valley and Eagan area, according to Towle Real Estate and Coldwell Banker. Bruce says Eagan's potential is great, but notes that "Eagan has never been a very deep market." A lot of office and industrial developers have bet on the come, but it hasn't arrived quite yet, leaving many developers with large land positions and/or lots of vacant space. "Eagan's a spotty little market," adds Mike Lewis, a broker with Edina Realty Business Properties. Until recently, he says, the typical industrial or warehouse space user has been a small manufacturing company with the principal living nearby. The big firms have been coming, but not as fast as the developers would like them to, Lewis says. Bruce says Eagan is experiencing now the INDUSTRIAL to page 9B 4B Eagan from page 3B also a contender for the state's horse racing track. Today that corner is home to Northwest Airlines new 300,000 square foot head- quarters and the company has announced plans for expansion on its 150 acre site. Cray Research will build a new facility that could be up to one million square feet and Wachovia Bank and Trust with L.A. Laukka and Associates is building a 94,000 square foot of- fice/warehouse project. Other large employers, with large facilities in the city include Unisys, West Publishing, the U.S. Postal Service's bulk mail facility and Coca Cola's bottling plant. City officials estimate that there are 18,000 jobs in Eagan. r • Minnesota Real Estate Journal October 19, 1987 MARKET Focus Industrial expansion, plus a massive amount of residential building will boost Eagan's total assessed valuation by over $60 million between 1987 and 1988, says Hedges. That growth will drive the mill rate down, lowering taxes a bit, says Hedges. All this growth gives credence to the claim that Eaganites call their city the fastest grow- ing in the state and metro area. Along with this rapid growth has come the usual amount of growing pains. Like a rebellious teenager, the development process has often left many developers frustrated, city officials on the defensive and citizens concerned. Mayor Beatta Blomquist is running for re- election to her fifth two-year term against city council member Victor Ellison. The election has become heated to a point that last month one of Eagan's weekly newspapers ran an editorial admonishing citizens to watch themselves when writing letters to the editor. Letters coming into the paper were bordering on libelous. . "There's a lot more questions than answers with the political situation," says John Breitinger a broker with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services. Breitinger is working with the Hoffman Group Inc. , developers of the proposed Cliff Lake Galleria, a project that has residents concerned because although the site is zoned commercial/retail, it is close to a neighborhood and an elemen- tary school. The project is going through the city reviewal process and should be heard by the planning commission in October. The city of Fagan has a reputation for stick- ing like glue to the guidelines established in its comprehensive land use plan, which is a source of pride to those in power in city hall, but an equal source of frustration by some developers. 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Across the highway at the Courtyard by Marriott, a Marriott -owned development that opened June 13, there are 146 rooms, in- cluding 12 suites, waiting for business travelers. Rates begin at $55 for a single room and $78 for a suite. Perhaps the "oldest" hotel in the Eagan market that's battling for the business travelers is the 109-room Best Western - Yankee Square Inn, 3540 Washington Dr. Owned by an Eagan -based group, the Yankee Square Partnership, it's a mid -priced facility that includes a 250-seat conference space, says Tim Dunn, general manager. The basic rate is $44 a night for a single -bed room. Known perhaps most for its airplane out front, the 48-room Airliner Motel, Z788 Highway 55, apparently doesn't figure much in the Eagan market. Owner of the motel is Siokfung Psing. Under construction off I-35E is a 120-unit all -suites Residence Inn by Marriott on Lone Oak Road near Lemay Lake. The develop- ment broke ground in June and is expected to open in late December, according to John McCarthy, assistant director of operations for the developer, Pennsylvania -based Arteam. "We feel it's going to be a very good growth area," McCarthy says of Arteam's decision to locate in Eagan. Because it will be geared to extended stays of a week or more, the Residence Inn will cater to training groups that visit the various Eagan -based corporations like Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Unisys and Cray Research McCarthy says. For the 550 square foot, one - bedroom studio units, rates will range from The Compri Hotel, Eagan's latest addition to the market, opened this month. $78 a night for up to six days, to $58 a night for stays of 30 or more days. At least one other hotel is proposed in Eagan. The city planning commission is due to hear Oct. 27 about a 121-room Hampton Inn planned for the southeast corner of the I-35E and Lone Oak Road interchange. Minnetonka -based Opus Corp. would develop the hotel for Morris Properties of Memphis, Tenn. Construction on the project, which would include a family -style restaurant, could begin next spring. Other hotel developers no doubt are sniff- ing around Eagan. There's been talk, says Payne, that Super 8 Motels also are looking for a site. One project that hasn't happened yet, and probably won't for at least a year, is develop- ment of a hotel in Trammell Crow Company's Eagan Woods office park. The company, says Stewart R. Stender, a partner, has approval for a 150- to 200-room hotel, but "we've got to watch what happens with the other two hotels." If Trammell Crow does decide to build a hotel, it's probable that it would be a Wyndham Hotel, a corporate subsidiary. SURVEYING ENGINEERING LAND PLANNING Professional services provided to the Twin Cities and surrounding communities TRI- LAND SURVEYING CO., INC. 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Situated near the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, Eagandale Center is within 10 minutes driving time of the international airport, 15 minutes of downtown Saint Paul and 20 minutes driving time from downtown Minneapolis. Mature trees, ponds and wildlife contribute to the beautiful natural setting. This combination of convenient location and attractive setting makes Eagandale Center ideal for the business user. Eagandale Center is zoned for office, industrial, and commercial use. An Unparalleled Location for Today and Tomorrow THE OFFICE PARK 60 acres of wooded and rolling ridge land overlooking the Minnesota River Valley provide an ideal campus -like setting for offices and a planned hospitality facility. • High visibility sites next to the Interstate 494 freeway. • Quality sites for multi -tenant office buildings and for corporate headquarters. THE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PARK The Research Park offers an attractive setting for high technology firms requiring a mix of office, laboratory, light assembly and warehouse facilities. Two large ponds will become the focal point for low rise, campus -like buildings. The master plan enhances the natural features of the available sites to create an atmosphere conducive to creative thinking and innovation. • Landscaped collector streets discourage through traffic. • Long views of open space from the naturally high terrain. • Freedom from road noise yet within 3 minute accessibility to both major freeways. THE MULTI -USE AREA Situated on high -rolling land, this area provides a full range of uses. The common theme is the immediate accessibility to the interstate and visibility to freeway users. • Corporate headquarters sites. • Multi -tenant office building sites. • Office -warehouse and office -showroom sites. • High bulk warehouse and manufacturing sites. • Office and retail sites for professional service firms, medical/dental offices, convenience stores and daycare. • Automobile service center and related retail services site. EAGANDAIE CENTER DEVELOPER The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company DEVELOPMENT AGENT Opus Corporation LEASING Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Eastate Services For Leasing Information: Bruce Nordin Wally Wilbur (612) 338-4700 For Land Information Marc Anderson (612) 936-4570 Hotels in their infancy EAGAN, EXPERTS SAY, NEEDS MORE VARIETY by Andris Straumanis When it comes to hotels, Eagan is a relatively new market. And, local industry watchers say, the hotels of Eagan have a way to go before they make a mark. The presence of several major industrial employers who need temporary space for guests and employees, however, has fueled development of at least three new hotels. Add to that Eagan's proximity to the Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport and it's a sure bet that this community will see more lodg- ing development. But the character of the development will determine Fagan's success as a hotel market. "What I'm watching is the lack of variety and how deep the market wants to go," says Stephen Sherf, a partner in the Minneapolis office of Laventhol & Horwath, an accoun- ting firm that tracks the hotel industry. Eagan's market currently is geared to mid - priced rooms, analysts say. Budget hotels, as such, haven't made a presence yet, unless a proposed Hampton Inn is considered, Sherf says. On the other end of the price spectrum, he adds, Fagan still doesn't have a full -service franchise represented. Outside competition makes it difficult for the handful of hotels in Eagan, notes Kirby Payne, a manager in the Minneapolis office of Pannell Kerr Forster, another accounting firm watching hotels. Lodging facilities along the Interstate-494 strip in Bloomington already serve the Eagan market, Payne says, just as they tend to serve Eden Prairie. "It's still real easy to run over to Bloom- ington," Sherf echoes. One thing Eagan's hotels could do, Payne suggests, is to capitalize on the airport market. "The Eagan hotels," he says, "are closer to the airport than some of the hotels that purport to be airport hotels." The newest hotel in Eagan may hope to draw from the market, as well as from business travelers. The 190-room Compri Hotel at 2700 Pilot Knob Road overlooks I-494 and is just across the highway from a new Courtyard by Marriott in Mendota Heights. ar- October 19, 1987 Minnesota Real Estate Journal 5B process is under consideration to be written up by the National Land Use Institute as a "model community," says Hedges. "We have more volume than L5 suburbs combined. We encourage our developers to give us lead time. Some are much better than others," says Hedges. Ralph Linvill of Linvill Properties Inc. is developing the Thomas Lake Shopping Center. The center is now under construc- tion, but Linvill says that they're about a month behind schedule because it took their proposal so long to get through the city. "Eagan's a tough place to build. It's not a piece of cake by any means. You just can't get things through. Eagan's hard. You've just got to allow an awful lot of time," says Linvill. The time factor may be due to the scrutiny Hedges feels the city staff gives proposals. "We could let development run over us and not cross the t's and dot the i's. We treat each development project as if it's our only project for the year;" he says. "We could let development run over us and not cross the t's and dot the i's. We treat each development project as if it's our only project for the year." — Thomas Hedges city administrator Mayor Blomquist's view is that there is nothing wrong with the city and it has not been treated fairly in the press. She says that negative criticism of the city is a result of "developer wars. "Eagan is the fastest growing city available. We are very proud of that," she says. Com- plaints against the city, she adds, are "sour grapes from developers who did not get what they want." Hedges admits suprise that some developers may be less than happy and cites Opus Corp. and Sienna Corp. as two major developers that have worked well with the ci- ty- Opus has owned land in Eagan since the '60s and in 1969 went into partnership with Northwestern Mutual Life (NML) to develop the Eagandale Business Park. "Our thinking was that the freeways would be there shortly;" says Marc Anderson, direc- tor of real estate development. The initial development was largely industrial and in- cludes some of Eagan's larger employers. Today the 1,300 acre park has about five million square feet in office and industrial development that includes about 7,000 employees. Opus also developed a highly visible building for Unisys on the corner of Pilot Knob Road and I-494 and newly -opened Compri Hotel. A Residence Inn is under construction. "We plan to make it a full -service business park and we're very close to that right now," says Anderson. In addition, Opus has several other projects in Eagan. "The city is pretty easy to get along with if you have a good history of working with them. If you've kept your word," says Ander- son. Opus has been developing long enough in Eagan that Anderson says they've built a trust level with the city. "We're able to do thing because of our rela- tionship with the city;" he says. Sienna Corp. has been operating in Eagan since 1977 and now has four active housing projects that it is selling off lots to home builders. The homes range from starter Continued on next page OTO BY CATHERINE SHIPMAN Northwest Airlines' newly -opened headquarters may be expanding. « mcon listened to our needs and gave us what we needed... they were thorough, creative and offered a quality approach to designing and building our dealership.» Ernie von Schledorn President Amcon has constructed over 100,000 sq. ft. for Ernie von Schledorn since 1979. The largest auto sales and service dealership in Wisconsin. 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"I think the real key is to be producing the upscale neighborhoods." And sometimes getting new ideas through can be tough. "Their perception is that they've done a lot of different things. My argument is that other communities are do- ing it all the time," says Hardy. As far as the city accepting those ideas, Hardy says, "They want to be. I don't know if they know how to be" Eagan has "accomplished location," he says, and the city has the labor force and typography to attract new development. "It stands on this threshold. Instead of the Twin Cities, it could be the three cities, one of which could be Eagan," says Hardy. He realizes that dream is still a long way down the road, but adds, "the way you get there is that you look at a very dynamic (city) leadership. You encourage creative ideas in terms of land use. You need exceedingly strong leadership. "They have verbalized a concept of wan- ting to do it. My fear is that the window of op- portunity is closing each time a plat is filed." Hardy would like to see developments along the line of the Edina Country Club neighborhood, or Chaska's Jonathan where lots can be smaller, neighborhoods linked by a trail system and different price ranges of homes are in each neighborhood. "There's an awful lot of pressure to grow on that city today. My concern is their capaci- ty to handle it. We see the city as a good market. We're going to try to stay there," he says. As far as the city's comprehensive plan, Hardy says he doesn't think very many peo- ple understand the process of comprehensive planning. "They did it because the state told EAGAN to page 8 View from Eagan to Bloomington across 1-494. NotJust Your Bank Your Neighbors. At Shelard National Bank, we know more than your account number. We know your name. For financial services from people who haven't forgotten the value of personal attention, see Shelard for all your banking needs. Checking • Savings • Money market accounts • IRAs • Loans • Commercial banking ❑Shelard National Bank 400 South County Road 18, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 (612) 546-6811 17600 Highway 7, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345 (612) 474-3281 2310 West 7th Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55116 (612) 698-0787 Shelard National Bank Of Eagan 3900 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, Minnesota 55122 (612) 454-3300 1420 Yankee Doodle Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55121 MEMBER F.D.I.C. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LENDER Proud to be a member ofthe Eagan Area business community RAMSTFAD, THEISEN & KENNEDY, chartered ATTORNEYS AT LAW 3918 Beau-D-Rue Drive Eagan, Minnesota 55122 612-452-4252 PHOTO BY CATHERINE SHIPMAN October 19, 1987 Minnesota Real Estate Journal 23B Unisys has several thousand square feet of space in Eagan. feet. The rate at which the new buildings are leased will determine how quickly future of- fice development proceeds. Construction of second phases of Eagandale and Eagan Woods is likely if leasing at the first buildings approaches 70 percent by early 1988. A se- cond office building in the Town Centre com- plex has been discussed by Federal Land, but is apparently on hold for now. Conzemius, for one, thinks leasing in Eagan is "on the upside. Vacancy rates are go- ing to drop," he says. Yet, he adds, new development may proceed slowly. "They're going to be cautious," especial- ly in view of the effect of last year's tax law changes on real estate development, says Conzemius. "I don't think you're going to see a ton of speculative buildings until vacancy rates get lower. And location is going to be a big factor as to when the new buildings go up," Conzemius adds. fii ',Unisys 333w 45,6-2222, co Pi • West Publishing Co. — 377 Highway 49, (612) 681-3700, book's`.warehouse, 870 employees. • Coca-Cola Bottling Corp. — 2750 Eagandale Blvd., (612),454-5460, bev; erage distributor, 800 employees. • U.S. Postal Service — 3165••Lexington, (612) 293-3099; bulk mail service, 750 employees. UPS - 555 Becker Rd., (612) 379-6643, distribution center, 500 employees. American Fruit & Produce — 2864 Eagandale }3lvd.. (612) 454-6580, fresh/ trozen produce, 300 employees. Hoovestol Inc. — 31T0 Mike Collins Dr., (612) 452-6262, trucking, 204 employees. MSA — 3400 Comsery 1I , (612) 681-7000, computer .software, 200 employees. Lull Engineering Co. Inc. — 30451-iigh- way 1.3, (612) 454-4300, manufacturing, 190 employees, 3M — 3130 Lexington Ave., (612) 733- 3300, sales division, 163 employees. Gresser Inc. — 1971 Sen'e Rd., (612) 454, 5976, construction, ice; Cedarvale is Changing to Better Serve the Eagan Area Currently a 135,000 sq. ft. enclosed mall. Many new stores will be added to this fully leased center. Construction to begin January, 1988 with completion October, 1988. Cedarvale is 20 years old and still changing to serve the area's needs. David Brown Upper Midwest Management 1106 South Broadway New Ulm, Minnesota 56073 (507) 359-2004 / 452-9056 Metro 22B Minnesota Real Estate Journal Nig, MARKET Focus PHOTO BY CATHERINE SHIPMAN Waterview Office Tower, at 10 stories, is Eagan's skyscraper. October 19, 1987 Continued from previous page 1986. Eagandale Office Center, a three-story, 69,218 square foot building, is located at the intersection of I-494 and Pilot Knob Road. Eagandale, a joint venture of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. and Opus Corp. , opened in January 1986. The building was only 19 percent leased in May, according to Towle's office survey. However, Coldwell Banker's Nordin, the building's leasing agent, says 16,000 square feet leased since late August brings the occupancy level to 37 percent. Right across the street, the first of six office buildings planned for Trammell Crow's 42-acre Eagan Woods development opened in May 1986. The five -story, 81,220 square foot building, is currently 35 percent leased, ac- cording to Collin Barr, Trammell Crow leas- ing agent for the project. The Waterview Office Tower opened in Federal Land Co.'s Town Centre development (near the intersection of Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob roads) in March 1986. At 10 stories and 98,000 square feet, it's the tallest in town. Towle's spring study placed oc- cupancy at about 80 percent, and about 15,000 square feet has reportedly been leas- ed since late August. Federal Land officials could not be reached for comment. Those three buildings constitute Eagan's Class A office market in the eyes of brokers and agents; several of them place Eagan Woods at the top of the heap in terms of quali- ty. The Eagan Woods net leasing rates are tops, anyway: $14.50 per square foot, in a market where new office space generally starts at $10 net, and older space can go as low as $7.50 per square foot net. Taxes and ex- penses are between $4 and $5 per square foot, sources say. Other competitive office space includes Yankee Square, a four -building, 97,200 square foot complex at Federal Street and Washington Drive. Federal Land and Nooney Management Co. each own two of the buildings. And each hold one building that is full or nearly full and one that is nearly or completely empty, according to Towle. Each building is the same size: two stories, 24,300 square feet. Unisys (formerly Sperry) occupied space in all four of the buildings until it moved out of three of them in November 1986. It had fill- ed at least two of the buildings, and remains the sole tenant in one of them. Nooney Management has gutted one of the Yankee Square buildings, renovated part of it, and is prepared to complete offices to tenants' specifications. Eagan also has several other multi -tenant office buildings, both new and old, that are each less than 20,000 square feet, and therefore not counted in Towle and Coldwell Banker surveys. What is popularly known as the Comsery building is for sale and may become a multi - tenant building if sold. The four-story, 191,000 square foot structure, located near the intersection of Highway 13 and Yankee Doo- dle Road, is occupied by Management Science America (MSA) Advanced Manufacturing Inc. MSA bought Comsery Corp., a software firm, in February. Jerry Faehn, MSA manager of facilities administration, says the firm would have no problem relocating in Eagan if the building is sold. About 55,000 square feet is currently available for lease to another tenant. The general vacancy rate for Eagan office buildings was 52.8 percent in May, according to Towle. Coldwell Banker listed a 36 percent rate for 10 office buildings in Eagan, Apple Valley and Burnsville. The study included the Eagandale, Eagan Woods and Waterview buildings. Between May 1986 and May 1987, 56,334 square feet was absorbed at the major office buildings in Eagan, according to the recent Towle study. However, because Unisys vacated about 44,000 square feet, the net ab- sorption for the study year was 12,334 square The Es "Eagan Roya Woods. . . Ponds...Privacy We are pleased to. present these fine, new homesites for your inspection, and will be proud to build your custom home on any of the 71 lots you select from. z w x w U CLIFF RD. GALAXIE AVE. Developers Construction, Inc. 4580 Scott Trail Eagan, Minnesota 55123 (612) 688-6467 FINALLY. 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October 19, 1987 Minnesota Real Estate Journal 7B YANKEE PLACE Where you locate your business makes a strong statement about your corporate achievements and goals. 3500 Yankee Place • 1750 Yankee Doodle Road Quality Features • Exterior gray brick finish ■ Tinted glass, full height and 1 inch thick for energy efficiency ■ Protective Alucobond over -hang with burgandy accent • Corporate identity located near your entrance ■ Individual entrances placed to accommodate tenants of all sizes ■ Modern energy efficient building with that "high-tech" look ■ Generous tenant allowance to customize your space as you desire for maximum efficiency Site Amenities ■ VISIBLE LOCATION: Surrounded by State Highway 13, Yankee Doodle Road, and Yankee Place in popular Eagan • CONVENIENTLY PLACED: Near the Cedar Avenue river bridge and minutes from the air- port, Bloomington, Minneapolis and St. Paul ■ TWO IDENTICAL BUILDINGS: A total of 221,840 square feet of dividable office/service area ■ FLOOR SIZES: To accommodate your needs offering 1700 square feet and up ■ FULLY LANDSCAPED AND SPRINKLED: For a professional look • CONCEALED TRUCK LODGING AREA: Plus overhead doors for drive in ■ AMPLE PARKING: With at your door convenience NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE PARKS 8B Minnesota Real Estate Journal MARKET Focus Population City of Eagan SOURCE: CITY OF EAGAN 1,185 1950 3,382 1960 10,398 1970 City staff projection Metropolitan Council projection 35,500 20,700 1980 1986 50,300 43,000 1990 Tri-Star Development Corp. Announces Lexington Center Phase II ■ Maplewood Rice Street Village 50,000 Sq. Ft. Now Leasing for Summer 1988 Opening Rice Street and County Road B (Near Hwy. 36) located adjacent to the Rice Street Cub Foods Store. ■ Crystal Winnetka Village Shopping Center 12,000 Sq. Ft. To Open Early 1988 Winnetka Avenue Near 36th Avenue North • Brooklyn Park (Opening November, 1987) Edinburgh Plaza Shopping Center 45,000 Sq. Ft. Phase I Opening Fall 1987 85th Avenue North and New T.H. 252 • Minnetonka Cedar Hills Shopping Center Phase II 20,000 Sq. Ft. Immediate Occupancy Available Cedar Lake Road Near County Road #73 • Blaine Northgate Square Shopping Center 20,000 Sq. Ft. Immediate Occupancy Available Main Street Near Central Avenue Small Shops Also Available in Northgate Mall Near Rainbow Foods For Leasing Information Contact: Kitty Englar Tri-Star Management Inc, (612) 542-9423 Broker Participation Invited October 19, 1987 EAGAN from page 6 them to do it. A comprehensive plan is a futuristic roadmap. It's got to change. Don't say I've got to freeze it. Politically six months later its going to come along and sidewind you." Not changing the zoning has historically caused headaches for the Eagan city council which has ended up in court more than once, fighting developers who felt the city was unreasonable in not granting zoning chang- ing requests for proposed development. "Politically it's a lot tougher to get things done. The staff, they really try to help," says Hardy. Indeed the staff has had its hands full. A total of 1,028 building permits have been issued through August, 1987. The total for 1986 was 1,661, although the total for August, 1986 was 1,130. think we're one of the most reasonable communities. People need zoning. They're dependent on what's going to happen." — Mayor Beatta Blomquist Mayor Blomquist thinks that oftentimes developers come to the city unprepared. "If they don't listen and they don't try to follow the staff's lead ... and they're pouting." She says that complaints should be con- sidered in proportion to the amount of growth in the city. "In a city that's not growing it would be next to nothing." She says that there's always going to be someone who's disgruntled. "I think we're one of the most reasonable communities;" and she says she wants to pre- vent her city from becoming like Houston where there was rapid growth and no zoning. "People need zoning. They're dependent on what's going to happen" As Eagan wrestles with its troublesome teen years, the city is forging ahead with plans to provide its residents with even stronger city services and park systems. It looks to the future as capitalizing on its proximity to the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport and hopes to develop its 14-miles of freeway frontage. And no doubt developers will keep coming to the city. "It's so exciting the growth and the growth potential that Eagan has to offer," says Nor- thern Dakota County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Daniel Aberg. He says Dakota County is one of the 10 fastest grow- ing counties in the country, but says of Eagan, "I think they're having the usual amount of growing pains. They seem to cope with it because of the foresight that they've had." • October 19, 1987 Minnesota Real Estate Journal 21B was too far out in the suburbs, too far removed from the business community." Conzemius and other brokers say the fact that large corporations such as Northwest and Unisys are expanding in the area, and the re- cent completion of Interstate 494 across the Minnesota River are convincing tenants that Eagan isn't really in the sticks. Michael B. Smith, a Towle Real Estate Co. broker who works in the Twin Cities' southwest quadrant, says Eagan is "still, in my estimation, a softer market than the (I-494) strip." (The strip essentially stretches from Eden Prairie to the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport in Bloomington). "I think that's slowly changing. (In Eagan) you've got all the advantages of the strip without the congestion." — Michael B. Smith Towle Real Estate Co. Smith says, "However, I think that's slow- ly changing. (In Eagan) you've got all the ad- vantages of the strip without the congestion." Smith notes that from the intersection of I-494 and Pilot Knob Road, the airport is only five to seven minutes away. "People looking for airport locations are becoming more favorable to it (Eagan)," he says. "The psychological barrier of crossing the river has eased somewhat" Trammell Crow's Eaganwoods is one of a new breed of office projects. Other factors contributing to the growing attractiveness of Eagan to the airport are its competitive prices for office space, plus the fact that more decision -makers are moving to Eagan and other nearby suburbs and want to work near their homes, sources say. Brokers and agents say corporations, or branches of corporations — usually sales of- fices — have frequently expressed interest in taking 20,000 to 30,000 square feet of office space in Eagan. On the other hand, the ex- perience of Collin Barr, leasing agent for Trammell Crow Co., seems more typical: 80 percent to 90 percent of inquiries are for 1,000 to 5,000 square feet, he reports. While many potential tenants currently have offices in Bloomington, inquiries come from all over the metropolitan area, sources say. According to Towle Real Estate's 1987 Of- fice Study Update, completed in May and published in July, Fagan's seven largest multi - tenant office buildings comprise 341,425 ren- table square feet. 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But he says, "The demographics are strong enough today to support development — and it's only going to get better." "It's got all the earmarks of a very suc- cessful, dynamic community and we want to be there," says William J. McHale, vice presi- dent of development for Ryan Properties Inc., co -developer of Cliff Lake Galleria. With residential additions outpacing com- mercial development in most areas, retail developers are convinced many parts of Eagan are severely under -retailed. "There are a tremendous number of peo- ple there and they can't buy an asprin," developer Ralph Linvill says of the south- central part of Eagan, where he and Towle are developing Thomas Lake Center. "There's no shopping clear down to Apple Valley," Linvill continues. "This is why, I think, we've been getting a good response." He says Thomas Lake Center is nearly 40 percent pre -leased. But not every project has been successful. The expansion of Federal Land's Town Cen- tre was proposed in January, but there has been little progress since. Sources say that might be because Federal Land officials are finding it difficult to land another anchor. While they expect Town Centre to eventual- ly succeed, sources say the project has dif- ficult access and that it may have been "premature" Telephone calls to Federal Land officials were not returned. Scott Ericson, executive vice president of American Redevelopers Inc., admits a lack of anchors killed his firm's plan for 70,000 to 80,000 square foot Cliff Road Shoppes retail center. The firm had been negotiating with a 30,000 square foot food store and an 8,000 square foot drug store, but, "Those deals just never went anywhere" Cliff Lake Galleria has encountered troubles of a different sort. Nearby residents • - ::IIL, MARKET Focus Minnemw Rea( Estate Journal Minnesota Real Estate Journal are concerned about the impact the project will have on the neighborhood, and city staff has pushed for more details. "I think a lot of it's misunderstanding," McHale says. As might be expected, Eagan's elected and appointed officials and city staff are struggl- ing to balance the push for progress with their desire to retain control of development. The Eagan City Council — described by one developer as "tough" — has historically refused to waiver from its comprehensive land -use guide plan, and that has raised the ire of those seeking zoning changes for retail projects. Consequently, the Eagan retail market has generated nearly as much business for at- t:,rneys as it has for developers. At least three lawsuits involving retail projects have been filed in recent years. Separate suits against the city by developers R.J. O'Neil (filed in Oc- tober 1985) and Thorsen-Cornwell-Klohs Co. (filed in March 1987) are pending in Dakota County District Court. In each case, the suits were filed after the council rejected rezoning applications. Disgruntled developers have also leveled conflict of interest charges against Mayor Beatta Blomquist, whose family businesses have been Federal Land retail tenants. Blom- quist denies the allegations, but development is shaping up as the pivotal issue in this fall's city election. That is prompting developers to tread softly. "The toughest part about Eagan is figuring out the political situation," says one real estate professional with Eagan interests. "It's a real hot potato." Still, that is unlikely to deter retail developers who seek to profit from the Eagan market. As Coldwell Banker's Breitinger says: "The more I've gotten to know that market, the better I've liked it." October 19, 1987 October 19, 1987 The next1-494 strip? SPECULATIVE OFFICE VACANCIES IMPROVE AS FREEWAYS IMPROVE ACCESS by Anthony Neely Large organizations such as Unisys, Northwest Airlines, Control Data, Honeywell and Blue Cross/Blue Shield long ago picked Eagan as a good place for com- pany offices, and continue to occupy substan- tial office space today. But Eagan also has a good speculative of- fice market that will get better, especially if the city's residential and retail developments continue to boom, according to agents and brokers who work the territory. "The office market for Eagan has picked up substantially," says Bruce Nordin, a broker for Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services. Nick Conzemius, also a Coldwell Banker broker, agrees. In the past, Conzemius says, potential tenants "had a perception that Eagan Opus is adding offices to its already large industrial development. Eagan For sale or lease 22,400 square feet of contemporary office space located in Eagan, the fastest - growing suburb in the Twin Cities. Excellent accessibility to I-35E, airport and downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. Ample, well -lighted parking adjacent to the building. Immediate Occupancy CaII Mary L. Murphy • (612) 854-7967 or Coldwell Banker • (612) 924-4626 Yankee Square I IV Nooney Management Company 2626 East 82nd Street • Bloomington, Minnesota 55420 PHOTO BY CATHERINE SHIPMAN • October 19, 1987 Minnesota Real Estate Journal 9B Industrial from page 3B boom in amenities and support services — residential, retail and hospitality projects — that should help fill that empty space and stimulate demand for new product. "There are not many good restaurants in Eagan to go to for a business lunch," Bruce notes. "There's no businessmen's clubs, like a Decathalon Club or a Minneapolis Club. The Compri (hotel) just opened, and that should help, and you're beginning to see some ex- pensive homes being built." "The Corntel just opened, and that should help, and you're beginning to see some expensive homes being built." — David Bruce, Thorpe Bros. With a surfeit of office and warehouse space out there, demand for tenants has become incredibly intense. The interiors of some office buildings have been left unfinish- ed so that the space can be used for temporary warehouse space. Edina Realty's Lewis knows first hand how soft the Eagan market is. Lewis has spent the last six months trying to find a buyer for the 91-acre Borchert -Ingersoll site on the west side of the city, between Dodd and Lone Oak Carson Pirie Scott is one of several large companies with an Eagan address. Roads. Borchert -Ingersoll, a heavy equipment company, had its 58,000 square foot building constructed in 1972. A combination of depressed business and the realization of the subsequent appreciation in its land value has prompted the company to list the building and site, Lewis says. Borchert -Ingersoll wants $50,000 an acre, RESPONSIVE SIGNAL BANK Signal Hills Office 100 Signal Hills West St. Paul 457-1776 Eagan Office and Financial Resource Center 1480 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan 452-9200 Southview Office 2060 South Robert West St. Paul 450-1735 or $1.15 a square foot, for the industrially zon- ed site. It's willing to subdivide large parcels and would like to do a sale/leaseback of its building. "We've had a number of developers come out, sniff, and do some tire -kicking," Lewis says. "But not a lot of heavy equipment users are looking for new sites these days, and a lot of developers already have large, unprofitable land positions right now." Nevertheless, Bruce and Lewis agree that the developers who've bet on the come in Eagan won't be disappointed. Northwest Airlines will continue to generate spin-off uses, and Bruce even thinks Bloomington's mega -mall could help drive some industrial users across the river to Eagan. "The city really is beginning to come alive," Bruce says. liN •Edina Realty•Edina Realty •Edina Realty•Edina Realty • HOT EAGAN FACILITY AND LAND FOR SALE IDEAL FOR PRODUCTION/SERVICE The Borchert -Ingersoll build- ing; a 12 year -old facility in stra- tegic Eagan, has come onto the market. Built in 1975, the 58,000 sq. ft. structure measures 150 x 220 ft. Presently used as a heavy equipment service and repair center, the building should prove ideal for a service/ Edina Realty Business Properties production facility: Location is unique. Half mile from Hwy. 494 and five minutes to Mpls./St. Paul International airport. An adja- cent 91 acre site can be sub- divided for expansion. Eagan is hot and growing. This might be just the place for your corporate growth. Call Ernie Peacock or Mike Lewis at 896-3636. 3800 West 80th Street Minneapolis, MN 55431 612-896-3636 PHOTO BY CATHERINE SHIPMAN MEMBER FDIC 'Edina Realty•Edina Realty -Edina Realty•Edina Realty • 10B Lots of lots TREND TOWARD MOVE UP HOUSING by Karen Padley Geisler In the late '70s and early '80s, Eagan ex- ploded as a program to aid first-time homebuyers led to an abundance of entry- level housing. But times, and Eagan, have changed. More than 500 recently platted lots are being developed for what Eagan city officials call "high quality" housing, homes selling for at least $150,000. Already,. the average valuation of a new single-family home has risen from $80,095 in December 1986 to $95,081 in August 1987. Some of the sudden surge is due to the general trend toward move -up housing in the Twin Cities area. Lower interest rates, last year's tax reform and the aging of the Baby Boom generation are all contributing factors. But the trend toward move -up homes has been apparent in the Twin Cities for some time and high -end housing has only recent- ly come to Eagan. City officials have iden- tified areas where they want larger -size lots, but otherwise have not implemented most of the items put in the city's comprehensive plan this January to encourage upper -end housing. Why? Transportation. Area developers, builders and real estate agents all say the opening of Interstate 35E last fall gave a big boost to high -quality housing in Eagan. "(Interstate) 35E made it accessible to downtown St. Paul. (Interstate) 494 made it accessible to Minneapolis, Richfield and • it Minnesota Real Estate Journal MARKET Focus Single family starter homes are making way for bigger and better models. Bloomington," says Steve Holm, head of executives who make frequent business trips. United Mortgage Corp.'s builder division. Nearby corporate facilities, including Nor - The company has recently added thwest Airlines's headquarters, Unisys and Stonebridge, a 222-lot subdivision aimed at Cray Research, also are making Eagan aurae - the higher -end buyers to its Fagan Hill Farms tive to transferees, developers say. They say development. Fagan's industrial base is large enough to sup - Others point to the new Cedar Avenue port a city about three times its current size, bridge and easy access to the Minneapolis -St. including a sizable amount of high -quality Paul International Airport, a major factor for housing. October 19, 1987 To some extent, the trend toward high -end housing in Eagan may have been inevitable given the growth in nearby cities. Rodney Hardy of Sienna Corp. notes that desirable lots for upscale housing have become much harder to find recently in Ap- ple Valley, Burnsville and parts of west Bloomington. 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Equal Housing Opportunity EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED PHOTO BY CATHERINE SHIPMAN October 19, 1987 Minnesota Real Estate Journal 19B Estate, the single -story center designed by Heise Vanney & Associates is scheduled to open Jan. 1. The roughly ll-acre site also has four outlots intended for a service station, a bank, a fast-food restaurant or similar uses. • Eagan Auto Mall, anchored by a Firestone automotive service center, opened earlier this year at the northeast corner of Pilot Knob Road and Duckwood Drive, just south of Town Centre. The retail strip center has roughly 27,000 square feet of space for auto accessories and service shops. It was developed by Midwest Auto Malls, Minneapolis. • Fox Ridge Shoppes, a 14,000 square foot, nine -tenant neighborhood convenience center, was scheduled to open last week at the northeast corner of Yankee Doodle and Coachman roads. Fox Ridge Shoppes, developed by BBD Investments Inc. , is part of a 4.77-acre parcel that will also have a freestanding car wash and a 13,500 square foot office project. The factors that have attracted other types of development to Eagan — a rapidly grow- ing population and the extensions of In- terstates 494 and 35E, in 1985 and 1986, respectively — are also receiving credit for the current retail boom. "The controlling factor was the road system," says Michael Kelly, president of The Center Cos.. (TCC), a major retail real estate firm based in Minneapolis. With the freeways in place, Kelly predicts, "(Eagan) is going to be well served by shopping facilities." But while Eagan may ultimately support several community and neighborhood shop- ping centers, Kelly says the city lost its chance to be a regional retail draw. "Ea an never really y became that regional center focus we thought it would become 15 years ago." — Michael Kelly president, The Center Cos. Dayton Hudson Properties (the forerunner of TCC), bought about 400 acres of land in the northwest corner of Eagan about 15 years ago — about the time they bought regional mall sites in Minnetonka and Roseville. While the Minnetonka site became Ridgedale and the Roseville site became Roseville, the Eagan site was never used for a regional mall. "Eagan never really became that regional center focus we thought it would become 15 years ago," Kelly says. Dayton Hudson of- ficials were forced to wait for freeway work and population growth in Eagan, and threw in the towel when the 1.267 million square foot Burnsville Center was built in neighbor- ing Burnsville in 1977. The Eagan land was sold and is being used for office projects, in- cluding Northwest Airlines' headquarters. But for retail developers with less gran- diose plans, Eagan is proving fertile ground. "I've become pretty bullish on the market," says John Breitinger, a retail broker with Col - dwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Ser- vices, broker for Ryan/Hoffman's Cliff Lake project. "We've had just a real positive response right across the board" "The only drawback (to Eagan) has been that the density has not been great," says Continued on next page Town Centre shopping center has Rainbow Foods as an anchor. Edinborough — Edina, Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS DENVER ■ Thresher Square 700 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-370-0700 PHOENIX ATHERINE SHIPMAN 18B ■ L Minnesota Real Estate Journal October 19, 1987 October 19, 1987 Minnesota Real Estate journal er,,C MARKET FOCUS Retail potential realized FREEWAYS, GROWTH PROMPT PROJEC I S by Murray Wolf In 1985, Eagan had only six retail cen- ters with a grand total of about 262,000 square feet of space. Today, there are more than half a dozen additional centers open, under construction or proposed in the southeastern suburb that could add more than 1 million square feet of retail space. • In 1986, Eagan -based Federal Land Co. Thomas Lake Center is a joint venture of Linvill Properties and Towle Real Estate. opened the 155,000 square foot first phase of Town Centre southeast of the intersection of Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob roads. Town Centre is anchored by a Rainbow Foods store and a Walgreen's drug store. In January, com- pany officials presented plans to add 275,000 square feet of shops and common areas, a 105,000 square foot anchor and a 25,000 square foot theater. • The Eagan Advisory Planning Commis- sion is scheduled to consider plans Oct. 27 for the first phase of the $100 million Cliff Lake Galleria and Towers mixed -use projectnor- thwest of Interstate 35E and Cliff Lake Road. Co -developers Ryan Construction Inc. and The Hoffman Group want preliminary plat approval for a 325,000 retail center anchored by Target and Cub Foods stores. • Cedarvale Shopping Center, Eagan's first retail center, is celebrating its 20th anniver- sary thisyear with a $2.2 million remodeling and tenant repositioning. The 135,000 square foot enclosed mall at Cedar Avenue and Min- nesota Highway 13 will get an all new interior, new storefronts and new tenants, according to David Brown, commercial properties manager for Upper Midwest Management Corp. Completion is scheduled for. October 1988. • Thomas Lake Center, a 43,000 communi- ty strip center with a Snyder Drug anchor, is under construction northwestof the intersec- tion of Cliff and Thomas Lake roads. 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Larry Frank with Meritor Development, developers of Eagan Royale, agrees that upper -end housing may partially be due to "spillover?' The 72-lot subdivision, where homes will start at $250,000, has lots selling for about $60,000. Similar lots in Bloom- ington are going for $100,000 to $110,000, he says. Mentor previously had been building on- ly entry-level homes in Eagan. Frank says the company decided to try an upper -end development after it found several people in- terested in its Briar Oaks development near the FaganApple Valley border wanted larger Lots and a more exclusive subdivision. The land necessary for such larger lots was available, just across the line in Eagan. The success of Chatterton Ponds subdivi- sion, a 28-lot development by Robert Engstrom and Associates that opened in February, also has encouraged some developers. Howard Kyllo, a sales associate with Engstrom, notes it was the first subdivision in Eagan to set a minimum price, $190,000, when it opened in February. The project is sold out and Engstrom is working on two other subdivisions where homes will start at $150,000. The Woodlands, 123 lots, and Deerwood, 83 lots, are both near elementary schools that will be in the Rosemount School District, a major factor to families with children, Kyllo says. Other subdivisions slated for upper -end housing in Eagan include Burr Oaks, 68 lots being developed near the Eagan -Inver Grove Heights border by Harstad Companies; Lex- ington Point, 61 lots being developed by Tri- Land; Brittany 10, 31 lots by Tollefson Builders Inc.; and Stoney Points, 77 lots by Meritor. umormv mire r‘A,Fif MARKET Focus Minnesota Real Estate Journal October 19, 1987 A special program for first time homebuyers is causing a glut of starter homes in the market. 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Nestled among natural wooded terrain and gently rolling hills, Lexington Parkview's and Iexington Pointe's home sites will enhance the natural beauty of the picturesque surroundings. Lexington Parkview and Iexington Pointe. Offering a secluded residential intimacy close to an array of amenities only available near the city. Minutes from everyday shopping conveniences. A new elementary school, middle school and Eagan High School will be located within blocks of both Lexington Parkview and Lexington Pointe. Immediate access to the major freeway systems: 35E, Cedar Avenue and Highway 13. Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul and the International Airport are a quick drive away. Nearby... for recreation ... discover the beauty and sporting opportunities offered by Eagan's community parks. MNJoseph M. Miller U /uttner TOOLLEGE Construction ITY IMIONSTRUCTION omes I1D Butler Ho sing Corporation SonS to CORPORATE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED For further information regarding our projects, contact: A>\TRI-LAND COMPANIES Town Centre Professional Bldg., Suite 202 1260 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, Minnesota 55123 (612) 452-7850 16B zR, Minnesota Real Estate Journal � MARKET Focus 1-494 and I-35E link Eagan to cities both north and south. TRANSPORTATION from page 13B service. Kirk Duholm, incoming president of the Eagan division of the Northern Dakota Chamber of Commerce, has noticed the dif- ference development makes. When he drives home from work these days he encounters six or seven stop lights, where before there was only one stop sign. Development along the freeway frontage provides Eagan with the opportunity to create its own I-494 strip from scratch, and Hedges says that contact has been made with Bloom- October 19, 1987 ington city officials to find out what they would do if they could do it all over again. Another traffic pattern that Duholm's chamber and Eagan city officials are monitoring is air traffic. The city is pinning a lot of its development hopes on easy ac- cessibility to the Twin Cities International Airport. "The whole community is very dependent on the airport," says Duholm. A study on airport use is being done by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), and the city wants to make sure that things — meaning air traffic routes and noise levels — don't change too much. Eagan's comprehensive plan has been aligned to have industrial development fit under the flight paths. Mayor Beatta Blom- quist calls the airport a "very positive factor" and says the city has been watching the pro- gress of the study with a very careful eye. "We do not want to be taken advantage of, we want the air corridors to remain the same. We've planned for that airport," she says. Jon Hohenstein, administrative assistant, says the air corridors were established before airline deregulation. Eagan and Mendota Heights were relatively undeveloped at the time and were able to plan their industrial areas to lie beneath the flight paths, sparing neighborhoods from noise problems like those found in Richfield or south Min- neapolis. Buildings like Trammell Crow's Eagan Woods were designed with special materials to absorb noise from the airplanes and keep sound out of the buildings. With deregulation the amount of air traffic increased and planes have a tendancy to "bounce off either side" of the flight corridor over residential areas, Hohenstein says. Eagan and Mendota Heights approached the MAC to see what could be done. "The ci- ty is interested in maintaining an operational standard that concentrates the worst of the im- pact down the middle where it was supposed to go," says Hohenstein. The process has been slow, because the cities are dealing with several levels of government but it "will be a wonderful mar- riage if it works," he says. MAC Director of Operations Walter L. Hellman says that the study results will be completed by October 27 and should deter- mine the exact north and south boundaries for the Eagan -Mendota corridor. He says MAC will be looking for a way to keep planes within the boundaries of the corridor so they continue to fly over industrial areas. "If we can keep the airplanes in the cor- ridor, that's what we want to do," says Hellman. Possibilities might be additional navigational aides or ways the control tower can work to keep the planes on course. "A perfect world would have all the planes fly right over Northwest's headquarters," says Hohenstein. Aside from the air access, the city has rail access to its industrial areas, but river access would be purely for the recreational user. Although the city has extensive frontage along the Minnesota River, the land is all part of Fort Snelling State Park. Lone Oak BUSINESS CENTER OFFICE/WAREHOUSE • 83,155 square feet of rentable area • Near I-35E on Lone Oak Road in Eagan • Lease modules available from 2,560 square feet • Custom interior space planning and design • Insulated, precast panel construction with double glazed windows for energy efficiency • Unique architectural entry design providing individualized identity for tenants • Interior clear height of 16 feet • Truck -height or optional ground -level loading docks for maximum service flexibility • Electricity and gas metered separately • Available Now A CONTACT OPUS DAVE BRUCE, SIOR 545-1111 BROS. INC. 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Everybody knew the freeways were destin- ed to reach Eagan, and as construction got closer development picked up and land got more expensive. No longer was land priced by the acre, but by the square foot. While the freeways have meant opportunity for Eagan, they've also presented the city with development challenges. Today, Eagan is looking at not only the best route for developing its freeway frontage, but making sure that the city's internal road system can handle the load placed on it by development as well. The city has entered into an agreement with Dakota County and Inver Grove Heights to commission a traffic study. The study is being done, according to City Administrator Thomas Hedges, because up to now the city has not had a master plan for a transportation. Since both Eagan and Inver Grove Heights have a lot of county roads, it seemed a natural to go in with the county's study. The study should be completed early in 1988, according to Pete Sorenson of the Dakota County Highway Department. Tom Colbert, Eagan public works director, says the study will produce a computer soft- ware program for each of the three govern- ment entities to share information. For exam- ple, if Eagan approves a major development an immediate update will be available for everyone to see the traffic impact. The program will also help project road- way improvements and budgets, Colbert says. Eagan is now 50 percent developed with over 127 miles of city streets in place. The city is already feeling a crunch at some intersec- tions, or "hot spots," as Colbert calls them. One is the junction of Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob roads, where a lot of develop- ment, including Town Centre, a retail and of- fice project, and the Unisys plant expansion, has taken place. Yankee Doodle Road was recently widen- ed to four lanes, but a' additional two lanes may be needed soon `It's busy for Eagan right now," Hedges says. Another potential hot spot is near Cliff Road and I-35E where the Cliff Lake Galleria shopping center has been proposed. A third troublesome area is the city's Lone Oak ad- dition in the extreme northwest quadrant, close to I-494 and Dodd Road. That area in- cludes Northwest Airlines, which has an- nounced expansion plans, the site of a pro- posed 1.2 million square foot Cray Research facility and future development by Wachovia Bank and Trust. Wachovia is currently building a 94,500 square foot of- fice/warehouse on Highway 55 and Lone Oak Road. Traffic in this area already backs up on the freeway entrance ramps, Colbert says, so ad- ditional freeway access may be needed. Making additions to an interstate can take years. "You can't start anything until you have a comprehensive traffic plan," says Colbert. The study will also help the city look at other alternatives such as flexible work hours or carpooling. The city is served by MTC com- muter service to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, although there is no internal bus TRANSPORTATION to page 16B A Unisys buildings sits on one of Eagan's most visible corners, 1-494 and Pilot Knob Road. Projects Recently Completed In Eagan • NWA World Headquarters 7,600 tons • 1-35E Lone Oak Rd. to Mendota Rd. 150,000 tons • UPS 17,000 tons • 1-494 Hwy. 149 to Hwy. 3 and 52 90,000 tons • Nichols Rd. 9,400 tons MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL EAGAN INVER GROVE HEIGHTS With production facilities in borderingcities of Inver Grove oe Heights, Minneapolis, and St. Paul, we're geared exclusively towards serving Eagan. If you're movingyour business into the Eagan area hot -spot, you'll want your builder to get a bid on your parking lot from Bituminous Roadways. There's no obligation, just ask him to call 721-2451 today. I4fe've specialized in parking i arkn lot construction p in the Metro Area since 1946." 2825 Cedar Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 721-2451 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC. 11201 Rich Valley Boulevard Inver Grove Heights, MN 55075 457-3797 14B Minnesota Real Estate Journal October 19, 1987 October 19, 1987 Minnesota Real Estate Journal 15B NI FAGAN • FAGAN TOWN CENTRE NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE GROWING WITH THE COMMUNITY 170 Acre Retail and Business Development Currently Constructed 360,000 sq. ft. Planned for 1988 Construction 350,000 sq. ft. Planned for 1989-91 790,000 sq. ft. Total Building Area 1,500,000 sq. ft. Commercial Land 1b Accommodate Future Development 100 acres WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW? — At Eagan Town Centre, the second stage of development is already underway. Zoned for commercial development in 1971, this 170 acre project was planned in 1981 and approved by the City in 1982. In 1985, constrcution began on Waterview Office Tower and 21/2 miles of roads, 31/2 miles of walking trails and utilities to serve the entire development. Today, the development includes the Rainbow Foods Store, Walgreens and the Learning Tree Day Care Center and 42 other AAA:" ggggtogg,, retail businesses — a total of 36 acres already developed and serving the community. COMING — In the spring of 1988, construction will begin for yet another group of retail businesses in a new and innovative 350,000 square foot, enclosed shopping mall. The finest possible freeway locations are available for a number of anchor tenants such as Target, Kmart, Herbergers, Marshalls and Mainstreet. Another exciting major addition planned for Town Centre is the 12 story, 1.5 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL, RECREATION, HOTEL, OFFICES AND RELATED SERVICES. 145,000 square foot glass office tower, adding a new dimension to the Eagan skyline. Signal Bank is also scheduled to begin construction in April 1988 on a two story, 18,000 square foot banking facility and also Edina Realty with a new 2 story, 16,000 square foot main office. RESTAURANTS — Whether it's a quick stop lunching or a leisurely elegant lunch with clients or friends, the development has many new and varied restaurants including Arby's, Pizza Hut, Kentucky �iii�hiii%iaAyil; ri,"'//i%ri�%%i/iii�/iia�i�ie�' , iiy ice Fried Chicken, Taco Bell and Burger King along with elegant dining at Dougherty's and Hunan Gardens. SERVICES — To make driving more convenient while working or shopping the Car Care Center is a new concept in automotive services now open at Pilot Knob and Duckwood Drive which includes Firestone, Midas Muffler, Jiffy Lube, Auto Parts, Glass Repair, Car Cleaning, Transmission Service, SuperAmerica and more! Car Care Center • SuperAmerica • Car Wash • Jiffy Lube • Firestone • Midas • Auto Parts • Glass Repair • Car Cleaning • Transmission Shopping Center Phase II Space for retail anchors such as Target Kmart Herbergers Marshalls Mainstreet Pizza Hut Burger King Taco Bell Kentucky Chicken Arby's RAINBOW FOODS WALGREENS B. Elegant Barber Plus & Sun Plus Nails Benson Optical Big'Ibp Wine & Spirits Celebration! Party & Paper Goods The Collection by Margery Fay DiCresce Gallery and Frame Dougherty's Restaurant Eagan Floral H & R Block Hunan Gardens Kakos Kids Pernella's Premier Cleaners and Launderers Prestige Travel Sears Paint & Hardware Plus Catalog Store Son Rise Books & Gifts Starkman Hallmark T. Rose Country Gifts Town Centre Pets Video Hollywood Style & One Hour Photo Waldeland Jewelry Coming Soon Eagan Furniture & Galleria SportsAmerica A RARE OPPORTUNITY — With the approval of this plan in 1982, the City of Eagan created the rare opportunity of a large, concentrated business area which would include retailing, recreation, offices, hotel accomodations and related services. Following the existing Master Plan will insure the development will be built to the highest quality and standards available. Developed by Federal Land Company Yankee Square Office III • Suite 102 3470 Washington Drive • Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Office: 452-3303 i W THE WALLACE GROUP Dear Ray, Here is the latest issue of the Eagan Business News, a quarterly newsletter produced jointly by the Eagan Chamber of Commerce, the City of Eagan and its Economic Development Commission. It is Eagan's only publication dedicated s9lely to business. If you have any questions or comments, please give us a call at 651-452-9800. Sincerely, Aaron Hustedde P.O. Box 21303, Eagan, MN 55121 • 3750 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122 651-452-9800 651-452-3504 fax www.wallacegroup.com Athletic Club will shut doors By Sue Hegarty Staff Writer The Eagan Athletic Club at 3330 Pilot Knob Road will close its doors July 31, according to Gen- eral Manager Craig Larscheid. The club's 1,500-member list was sold to the Decathlon Athlet- ic Club, according to Thrry Flynn, general manager of the Bloom- ington fitness center and hotel. The Eagan Athletic Club was built in 1973. Last December, it was purchased by a small group of investors after the Americana Bank in Edina foreclosed on its previous owner. The investors leased the site from the bank and have been in negotiations to purchase it, Larscheid said. However, after seven months of talks, no deal was struck.so the doors will close at month's end. "We thought we'd be able to come in and get a pretty good deal," Larscheid said. The Eagan Athletic Club of- fered tennis and racquetball courts, an indoor/outdoor pool and an exercise room. Plans were in progress for a public -private programming partnership with the city's Parks and Recreation Department. Dorothy Peterson, Eagan's recreation director, said prelimi- nary plans included teen activi- ties such as wally -ball. "It's a disappointment. It would have been interesting to see if a private -public partnership would have worked," Peterson said. Between 20 and 50 employees work at the club. According to Dakota County, the commercial property is valued at $1.1 mil- lion. Taxes payable in 1997 are $61,528. The business is located within School District 197 which receives a portion of each com- mercial tax dollar. cam; 2� pagan Business News September 2001 vol. 2 no. 5 Property tax changes prompt questions With class rate reductions, taxes on Eagan businesses could drop 5-10 percent Major changes in the property tax structure may have many heads spinning, but the long term outlook for Eagan businesses appears promising. Taxes collected on commercial/industrial property in Dakota County are projected to decrease by 5.7 percent in 2002, accord- ing to Eric Willette, policy research manager at the League of Minnesota Cities. This figure has many assumptions built in, and doesn't include possible levies by cities, the county or school districts, Willette explained. There are still many questions, but more will be known in January 2002. "Until busi- nesses get the bill in March, the effects are all but certain," Willette said. "Overall, this is a very good package for business" House Rep. Tina Pawlenty Minnesota House Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty, of Eagan, sees the property tax changes as very beneficial for business. He said the prop- erty tax burden on business will decrease by 10 percent on average under the new system, and his estimates include possible city, county and school district levies and the new statewide business tax. The new business tax will collect an estimated $13.5 million from those Eagan businesses and seasonal - recreational properties. The legislature imposed levy limits on cities and counties, so tax increases there will not be dramatic, Pawlenty explains. "Some city levies may rise, but general educa- tion levies are dropping," said Property taxes, see page 4 Most air cargo businesses call Eagan home Twin Cities diversification of products helps air freight face the changing economy Eagan has benefited greatly from large airport -focused businesses, such as Northwest Airlines, but there are many other, smaller outfits in the city that are providing service through Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Of the 76 air freight related businesses in the Twin Cities, about 80 percent of them operate from Eagan, according to Dennis Lutzwick, a vice Several board members of the Twin Cities Air Cargo Association do their business from Eagan. Pictured left -to - right are President Joel Helmberger, Vice President Denny Lutzwick and Secretary Barry Koerner. president of the Twin Cities Air Cargo Association. Lutzwick is director of sales at Dedicated Xpress, a local air cargo trucking firm. A slump in the economy has hurt air cargo businesses in many areas, including Austin, Texas and San Francisco, which are heavily dependent on electronics ship- ments. The Twin Cities is much more diversified in its product base, Lutzwick explained. "That means that when there's a downturn in the economy, the Air freight, see page 4 Retail fraud, forgery help Seminar set for Oct. 24 Retail crime goes up with holiday shopping activity, giving extra urgency to a planned police and business seminar to assist area retailers. Hosted by the Eagan Police Department, officers will be joined by Home Depot representatives and two experienced small business owners. The two-hour seminar is scheduled for 10 a.m. Oct. 24, at the Eagan Municipal Center. "When stopping fraud and forgery, just working together will make a difference," said Detective Doug Matteson. He will be joined by Joe Lucker, manager of the Eagan Home Fraud, see page 3 Rochelle Eicher, of the Eagan License Bureau, has cut losses from bad checks. Contents 2 3 4 6 Hotel occupancy rates remain high The slowdown in business travel has caused lower hotel occupancy rates in other parts of the state, but Eagan is doing just fine, according to Ann Carlon, director of the Eagan Conven- tion and Visitors Bureau (CVB). "Eagan's occu- pancy rates across the board have remained strong," she said. "The City's year-to- date is 73 percent, two percent higher than a year ago." Michelle Steffens, general manager of the Residence Inn, an extended stay hotel in Eagan, agrees with Carlon. "We didn't have complete sellouts this past summer, but as a whole, we weren't affected as the rest of the Twin Cities," she said. To help keep occupancy rates high, the CVB is working on rolling out a new marketing program. Occupancy rates remained strong through the summer at Residence Inn, said Manager Michelle Steffens. "The plan will focus on Eagan being the Minnesotan's place to stay," Carlon said. "The reason being that our research has found over 50 percent of people traveling into Eagan are Minnesotans coming from different areas, while only 33 percent are from surrounding states and 17 are from the rest of the world." As part of its new plan, the CVB is creating two four-color brochures, one for the fall and winter, the other for the spring and summer, featuring Eagan attractions like Cascade Bay and the Caponi Art Park. Also, starting October 1, hotels will give guests 25 percent off all year round if they reserve their rooms within a certain time period and there will be new coupon books with discounts on various amenities, says Carlon. And finally to spruce up Eagan's nightlife, Carlon is going to talk to the Economic Development Commission about encouraging the develop- ment of one or more night clubs, with live entertainment. "I've just heard over and over that Eagan needs more of a nightlife," she said. EDC survey confirms original goals While the results of the recent business survey continue to stimulate discussion, the project of the Eagan Economic Development Commission (EDC) accomplished all that it originally set out to do, says one longtime EDC member. "We showed an interest in the local business community, identified problems businesses Survey, see page 3 Gary Morgan, a nine-year EDC member, thinks a championship golf course would help build the business community. Small retailers thrive despite slowdown Arrival and timing of rebate checks helps some, says Retailers Association When the economy slows, it's assumed that retailers are the first to be hit. But, if a handful of Eagan retailers and the local stores of two corporate giants are an indication of the state of business, things are better than expected. "With the small retailers, I don't know if they feel the pinch as much as the big ones do," said Rick Waldeland, owner of Waldeland Jewelers on Duckwood Drive. Waldeland's had a record year in 2000, and sales in 2001 are only off "a couple of percentage points," Waldeland said. Eagan store managers at WalMart and Target could not comment on sales figures, but both corporations posted solid gains in July. WalMart saw a 13.9 percent increase in sales while Target had an 11.7 percent jump over July 2000 figures. On the office supply front, Office Depot in Eagan had a 17 percent increase in July sales over last year, according to Tonya Thompson, assistant manager at the Towne Centre store. "We're somewhat of an exception in the district," she said. Rick Waldeland, owner of Waldeland Jewelers, has seen sales drop only slightly from record levels posted last year. The timing of tax rebate checks from the state and federal governments has been a help to many retailers, accord- ing to Matt Lemke, manager of public affairs for the Minnesota Retail Merchants Association. Checks arrived in the middle of the "back to school" rush for clothing and supplies, and Lemke estimates that at least some of those rebate dollars have flowed in that direction. "Retail has really been helped by rebate checks in the past," said Lemke. "It's a little different now. Before it seemed like found money, now a lot of it goes to pay bills." Other than sales, a top concern of merchants right now is the rising cost of medical insurance, Lemke noted. 2 The closing of Knox Lumber on Lexington Avenue proved to be a perfect opportunity for Gresser Concrete and Masonry, a local construction firm that traces its Eagan roots to 1969. After purchasing the buildings and land, the company com- pletely gutted the retail store and constructed its own facility, using custom brick and cement work to impress customers and improve employee surroundings. Many of the bricks inside are actually leftovers from previous jobs. The new facility will double the company's office space, triple the yard area and more than double the shop area. Gresser Concrete finds ideal site on Lexington Cedar Grove home. Michael J. Gresser, left, and his father Michael C., are proud of their new facility, which features extensive brickwork and unique architecture. Formerly, the company was located on Yankee Doodle Road, just west of Highway 13. "I wanted to stay in Eagan," said Michael C. Gresser, who began the business from his Good freeway access, acres of pavement and outside steel storage buildings at the Knox site were a perfect fit for Gresser. "We valued it im- mensely," he said. The company plans extensive landscap- ing with large trees. Gresser is intimately familiar with city inspectors and codes, and speaks highly of Fagan. "All the city staff were absolutely more than cooperative. We are very pleased and thankful." At its peak in 2000, Gresser had 220 employees, with substantial revenue growth. Company revenues in 1999 were $32.5 million. Today, the Gresser operation is owned and operated by Michael J. Gresser, son of Michael C. "He has a Michael at home in training," said the father, referring to his son's six - year -old boy. Michael J. has a positive outlook for the future of Gresser. "In the past few years it hasn't been cool to be a brick and mortar businesses. It was cool to be a dot com. Now it's cool to be in bricks and mortar." Get Jobs employment fair draws 1,800 seekers A hot August day didn't stop people from pouring into Eagan's Civic Arena for the "Get Jobs" employment fair cosponsored by the City, the NDC Chambers and the Dakota County Economic Development Partnership (DCEDP). The event attracted 56 employers and roughly 1,800 applicants, according to organizers. "I'm loving that I came," said Marie Arroyo, a human resources recruiter from United Parcel Service (UPS), which employs approximately 1,000 and has a major Eagan facility. "There's a good number of quality applicants." Katy Carter from Dart Transit's human resources department, was pleased with turnout at the event. quality of the applicants is excellent." Other Eagan employers courting job hunters included West Group, Delta Dental, Buffets, Inc. and Unisys Corp. To draw applicants to the event, Steve King, executive director of the DCEDP, sent letters to those receiving assistance and to displaced workers, such as Marinna Katy Carter, a human Dobkina, an Eagan resident and resources generalist from Dart native of the Ukraine. "I'm here Transit, a medium-sized freight today looking for a software forwarding company headquar- development job because the tered in Eagan, reacted similarly. company I used to work for in "I'm surprised at the volume of Apple Valley closed down," she people here," she said. "The said. Besides technical positions, employers sought recruits for retail, sales, medical, production and general office work. "There were a variety of positions available for applicants from beginning to executive, just like there was a variety of employers," said King. Applicants were also able to talk with representatives from post -secondary institutions such as the University of Minnesota and Dakota County Technical College. "We call it getting the skills to pay the bills," said King. Extending hours to 7 p.m. is being discussed for next year. Survey, from page 2 were having and set City and economic development priorities for business retention and expansion, which were the survey's three main goals," said Gary Morgan, a nine-year EDC member. The survey task force suggested more executive -level housing and the construction of a championship golf course, two proposals that are attracting significant comment. "It's just logical that a business owner is going to build a business where they would like to live," Morgan said. "Also, the City's current golf courses are more for begin- ners." Jeffrey B. Larson, president of Eagan -based JBL Compa- nies, said he couldn't agree more. "We need a better caliber golf course," he said. "Overall, I think it would make Eagan a more pro -business commu- nity." Larson, one of the 64 members of the exploratory committee examining the proposed golf course, said the group's first meeting August 22 covered the project scope, the site's geography, and land use and zoning issues. Fraud, from page 1 Depot, Rochelle Eicher of the Eagan License Bureau and Rick Waldeland of Waldeland Jewelers, all businesses that have been challenged by bad checks and credit cards. Matteson, a 15-year police veteran, specializes in crimes involving credit cards, check forgery and NSF checks. Call Officer Todd Kircshgatter at 651-681-4748, for details. 3 Fall openings set for major road projects Road improvements are on schedule around Eagan, and two major projects are nearing completion. Highway 13 will become a new four -lane highway by the end of September, with a traffic signal added at the intersection of Blackhawk Road, according to Russ Matthys, city engineer. A mid -October opening has been slated for Lexington Avenue, where new signals are being installed at the intersec- tions of Clubview Drive and Northwood Parkway. For the new central park- way, the City hopes to begin construction this fall, said Matthys. "It should be paved by Thanksgiving," he said. Central Parkway will run to the north and east from the intersection of Federal Drive and Yankee Doodle Road to Highsite Drive and Pilot Knob Road. Moving to Eagan's subur- ban core, the City plans to do a traffic study in the Duckwood Drive/Town Centre Drive area. "We are going to see if we can make some improvements for the traffic in that area," Matthys said. Upgrade plans for Pilot Knob Road near Duckwood have been delayed, however. Property taxes, from page 1 Pawlenty. "The net effect is significant reductions." The drop in school district taxes is tied to the state takeover of the general education levy. In Eagan, this represents a $17.1 million reduction in total school district levies. "Overall, this is a very good package for business," Pawlenty said. "The chamber of commerce has heralded it as the most significant pro - business and pro job tax package of our time." This property tax reduction for business is lower than the expected tax reductions for residential property, but there are other factors. Class rate reductions are expected to have a more positive long-term effect on businesses, Willette asserts. "Every new dollar of Air freight, from page 1 suffering is not as painful," he said. As an industry, air cargo in Eagan involves some $200 million in annual revenue, according to Barry Koerner, branch manager for USF Worldwide. Koerner is highly active in the industry, and is a member of the Twin Cities Airport Taskforce. Lutzwick believes that many tax is going to fall more heavily on homes than they have in the past," he said. For commercial and industrial structures valued over $150,000, the tax rate will drop from 3.4 percent to 2 percent, according to estimates from the Minnesota House. Rates for business structures valued below $150,000 drop from 2.4 to 1.5 percent. "Their share (businesses) of the local tax base is going to go down," said Willette. "And, some of that is going to be shifted onto homes." Pawlenty believes the new system will bring more accountability to local governmental units. "It's an easier system to understand and if property taxes go up, the point is that voters will know who to go looking for," of these businesses have come to Eagan because the city has welcomed them. "Eagan has probably replaced the old Roseville and north Minneapo- lis areas," he said. "These `Air cargo in Eagan generates about $200 million annually." Barry Koerner, USF Worldwide Pawlenty said. Under Governor Jesse Ventura's original tax reform plan, businesses were targeted with a sales tax expansion that would cover services. "That never got off the ground," said Pawlenty. "There is no appetite for raising taxes in this era of budget surpluses, and we're already one of the highest taxed states in the nation." Without additional levies, the City of Eagan would collect $8.4 million less in property taxes in 2002 than it does in 2001. Pawlenty served on the Eagan City Council until his election to the Minnesota House in 1992, and earlier was a member of the Eagan Planning Commission. businesses have generated a lot of money from the area." Of particular note are two new air freight buildings under construction, AIT Worldwide and Eagle USA Air Freight. Both are located just south of Highway 55 on Highway 3. Eagan's air freight companies range in size from small operations of three or four employees to mid -sized outfits with as many as 100 employ- ees. New businesses Abilita Hair and Nail Salon 4250 Lexington Ave. I a'Prquick Printing & Copying 3324 Promenade Ave. McDonald's Highway 55 Sam's Club 3035 Denmark Ave. St. Paul Radiology -Eagan 1185 Town Centre Dr. If your new Eagan business was missed, please contact the Eagan Business News at 651-681-4604 or e-mail to ebn@cityofeagan.com r New Eagan Post Office Hours after 9/22/01 9 to 5 Monday - Friday 9 to 1 Saturday 1 L J Eagan Business News The Eagan Business News is a quarterly publica- tion produced jointly by the City of Eagan, the Eagan Chamber of Commerce and the Eagan Economic Devel- opment Commission. Comments and informa- tion from Eagan businesses are welcomed at 651-681- 4604 or 651-681-4612 (fax), e-mail to ebn@cityofeagan.com, or write to the Editor, Eagan Business News, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122. Get additional copies of Eagan's only publication dedicated solely to business at www.cityofeagan.com or e-mail your request to: ebn@cityofeagan.com 4 Eagan charts business milestones From its history as a farming community to the eighth largest city in the state, Eagan has been transformed into a substantial, vibrant economic force with a strong commercial/ industrial sector. "There were some very visionary people involved in Eagan's early develop- ment," said former Mayor Tom Egan, who joined the City Council in 1977. "They could see how desirable Eagan would be and understood that the environmental issues could be settled, opening the way to providing additional river crossings." Jerry Rauenhorst also saw the potential of the area, and his development company, known today as Opus, purchased some 2,200 acres in the city in the 1960s, with the hub becoming known as "E" dale, or Eagandale, after all the sur- rounding shopping malls. Egan recalled that Rauenhorst was said to have created a checkerboard, overlaying the community with tracts that would fit well with where the freeways were likely to be developed. "This would assure the tenants of the office and industrial parks that they would have good access," he said. Charles Hall, an Eagan resident since 1957, is a veteran real estate executive and developer who notes that it took him 40 minutes to commute to his downtown Minneapolis office then. Expanding freeways provided the means of getting there and the impetus for business to start building. "I moved into Cedar Grove in 1962," said Michael C. Gresser, who founded Gresser Concrete in 1969. "That was all there was. Everything else was farmland." At Dodd Road and Hwy 494 looking west to Bloomington, open land defined Eagan in 1985. "There were 10- to 12- thousand people in Eagan then and about 65,000 now, but it still takes between 30-to-40 minutes to get to downtown, probably closer to 30," said Hall, who once served as chair of the Eagan Planning Commit- tee and the Eagan Parks Commission at the same time. The big attraction was the amount of undeveloped land in the city in the 70s and 80s, together with the easy access to both downtowns and the airport. "Eagan sold itself, with its enviable tax base, all this virgin land, and location, location, location," said Egan. Blue Cross Blue Shield came to Eagan in the 70s, buying some 520 acres, and Midwest Coca-Cola Bottling also purchased a substantial tract. Gresser has a long- standing relationship with Larry Wenzel, founder of the Wenzel plumbing business. "When I purchased my trailer on the old Adelmann farm, Larry was in the old chicken coop," said Gresser. "I built his first building for him." Wenzel started his business in his basement on County Road 30, which is now more com- monly known as Diffley Road. Gresser credits much of Eagan's early development to the efforts of John Klein and Herb Polzin, Eagan's first mayor, who served from 1972 to 1978. Klein served on the Eagan Town Board from 1963- '66 and from 1969-'71. "They set the pattem for what Eagan has become," said Gresser, who recalls paying for his first building permit in Eagan. The year was 1971 and the cost was $14. "There was no such thing as a building inspector," he said. ARROW awards encourage recycling The City of Eagan encour- ages businesses that "reduce, reuse and recycle" to enter the annual ARROW (Awards for Reduction and Recycling of Waste) program. There is no entry fee and all a business has to do to qualify for the award is one of the following: recycle or reuse material, buy recycled - content products, and/or practice waste reduction. For three years, the program has been recognizing businesses that make continual efforts to help preserve the environment. There are 15 Eagan ARROW participants, including Carriage Hills Condominiums, First Impression Lithography, Gopher Resource Corporation, Jr's Appliance, McG's, Midwest Coca Cola, Office Plan, Inc., Print Ware, Inc., Red Bird Tile, Snyder Drugs, Water Heater Innovation, Inc. and West Group. For more information, contact Susan Bast at 952-895- 4559. Interior improvements on the rise Eagan saw a substantial gain in commercial/industrial interior improvements during the first seven months of 2001, with 108 projects, as com- pared to 71 during the same period in 2000. "It's a good pace," said Chief Building Official Dale Schoeppner. "Many of these are new companies coming in." Some of the increase could be attributed to newly occupied office/warehouse spaces, Schoeppner explained. The Spectrum Commerce Center The dollar value for interior improvements through July reached $9.9 million, a 67 percent increase over the $5.9 million posted in the same period of 2000. For new commercial/ industrial structures, Eagan saw a 20 percent gain in project valuations over last year, according to the City's inspections department. It recorded $26.7 million in new projects through July 31, compared with $22.1 million in the first seven months of 2000. Located along Highway 55, the $8.4 million first phase of the Spectrum Business Park was the largest commercial structure under inspection in June. In July, Northern Power Products topped the charts when work began on a $1.7 million building on Lexington Avenue. Cedar Grove -City will move forward on two proposals While decision making on development in the newly established Cedar Grove district is in its early stages, two developers have received support for their proposals and another was urged to make some adjustments in its project. The City's Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the Economic Development Commission (EDC) reviewed a number of proposals to assess whether they were compatible with the area's refined concept, had a market, and were financially feasible. "The EDA and EDC gave direction to pursue the Shelter and Ryan proposals, while TOLD was asked to rework its proposal," said Assistant City Administrator Jamie Verbrugge. "All other proposals were set aside from consideration at that time." The Ryan Companies proposal consists of building 175,000 square foot of multi -tenant office show- room space, encompassing two buildings to be con- structed on the vacant lot owned by Freightmasters, along Kennebec ' Delta Homes Ryan Companies and Shelter Corporation proposals have been approved for the Cedar Grove area. Delta Homes continues negotiations for a townhome project. Drive and Silver Bell Road. The second proposal, drafted by Shelter Corporation, includes the development of a transit station, a 1,000 car park and ride facility, a senior housing complex and a hotel in the area of Nicols Road between Beau d'Rue Drive and Cedarvale Boulevard. At the same time, the EDA and EDC asked TOLD Development to revise its original program to allow for more office/retail space, in addition to its residential component. In addition to Ryan and Shelter, the City is negotiating a final agreement with Delta Homes for townhomes on the site. Approval is expected this fall. Meetings Important to Eagan businesses Eagan Chamber -Regular monthly meeting held on the third Thursday of the month at City View Banquet Center, 7:30 a.m. Call 651-452-9872 for details and to RSVP for events. Sept. 26-"Make the Connection" 2001 NDC Chambers Annual Meeting, Southview Country Club in West St. Paul, 4:30-8 p.m., keynote speaker former Gov. Arne Carlson, with Chris Conangla as the master of ceremonies, $35 per person. Corporate tables available. Oct. 18-"Success and How to Maintain It," City View Banquet Center, 7:30- 9 a.m., keynote speaker Joan Gustafson, a national speaker for Success and Leadership Dynam- ics, an organizational growth consulting firm, $12 for members, $15 for non-members. NORTHERN DAKO CHAMBERS Of C TA COUNTY OMMERCE Nov. 10-Dine Dakota, Southwest YMCA, 7- 11 p.m. Nov. 15-Regular Eagan Chamber meeting Eagan Economic Development Commission- Monthly, televised meetings held on the third Monday at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Eagan Municipal Center. Contact Jamie Verbrugge at 651-681-4603. Eagan City Council- City Council meetings are televised and are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. City Council Listening Sessions start at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. city of aagan PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 2277 ST PAUL. MN Printed on 20% post consumer recycled paper rrent/Wednesday, July 2, 1997 Bookstore offers French enrichment series Barnes and Noble Bookstore, 1291 Promenade Place in Eagan, is offering a free children's enrichment event about the French culture from 1 to 2 p.m. July 5. Children will hear author Ludwig Be- melman's stories about Madeline. A cos- tumed character of Madeline will visit with children and teach useful French phrases. On July 12, adults and children may enjoy French storytelling, culinary treats, language lessons, art and garden- ing demonstrations. To register, call 683-1955. BCBSM receives Sachs excellence award Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Min- nesota (BCBSM) earned the Sachs Seal of Excellence, identifying it as one of the nation's top health plans in Network Ef- ficiency Satisfaction. The award is given annually by Sachs Group to recognize health plans rated superior in their mar- kets by their members. Blue Cross was selected from more than 215 plans in the nation and is based upon research compiled from more than 90,000 consumers in 30 major markets. BCBSM insures more than 1.6 million members and is based in Eagan. Don Pablo's opens Promenade restaurant Don Pablo's, a Tex-Mex restaurant serving authentic Mexican dishes with a Texas twist, has opened in the Eagan Promenade shopping center at Interstate 35E and Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan. i Menu items include steak tampico, en- chiladas, tamales, tacos, mesquite - grilled chicken, shrimp and beef fajitas, barbecued ribs and more. Desserts in- clude puffy sopapillas with honey or iron skillet apple pie served with Mexican brandy butter sauce and vanilla ice cream. Menu prices range from $1.75 to $10.95. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Other Don Pablo locations include Woodbury, Richfield and Roseville. Companies honored for corporate gifts Three Eagan companies were chosen to be recognized as 1996 participani.a the Minnesota Keystone Program. Edina Realty, Park Dental and Power Systems Research are among 240 orga- nization being honored later this year fori their generous contributions of cash, in-;, kind gifts, professional services and vol-1 - wither hours. The program was founded in 19761 with 23 members as federal funding fort social needs and other projects of the non- profit community began to decline. Busi nesses were called upon to take a more active role in meeting the social service needs of their communities. Plastics company receives grant to expand in Eagan A $100,000 State Investment Fund Grant recently approved by the Min- nesota Department of Trade and Eco- Jiur C�l�z�Pyv� . /3 37 Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eaga Hilton Garden Inn approved at The Crossings By Sue Hegarty " Staff Writer Eagan's hospitality service will grow to 1,134 hotel rooms with the addition of a four-story Hilton Garden Inn. The City Council amended a develop- ment agreement Aug. 5 so that a 100-room Hilton hotel can be built at The Crossings, a retail shopping center south of Cliff Road and west of Interstate 35E. It is the last parcel of vacant land, in the center, be- hind the new Dairy Queen. • . -Architect Paul Reeb said Hilton Gar- den Inn amenities will include a pool, room service with liquor available, meet- ing rooms and a -full -service laundry. There will he 145 available parking - spaces, an outdoor patio and the exterior • of the building,will be stucco. The developer is required to submit to the city final plans for the site, including. build- ing elevations, landscaping and signage. Across the street is -the Holiday Inn Ex- -press and Green Mill, also developed by Tom Torgerson, the project's developer. "We have a vested interest in the Holi . day Inn Express and the Green Mill. We're creating a hub of sorts in that district," Torgerson said. . The Hilton corporation was offered a site near Interstate 494 and Pilot Knob Road, but instead chose the. southern to-, cation. Torgerson said the site's proximity . to - Cedar Avenue was a factor in deciding where to build. Cedar Avenue also was the deciding fac- for when Honey Tree Inc. gained approval last year to build a Sleep Inn and Comfort .- Inn at Nicols Road and Erin Drive, a few blocks west of the Hilton site. When those two hotels are built, the number of rooms available -in Eagan will exceed 1,300, said Ann Carlon, director of the Eagan Conven- tion and Visitors Bureau. Carlon said a five-year forecast report was due last week from a research group that has been studying the area with re- gard'to hotel development, and the corpo- 'rate arid leisure traveler. Eagan's neighboring communities also have added hotels. A 56-unit Comfort Inn recently opened in Lakeville and con- struction is underway on a Fairfield Inn and Hampton Inn in Burnsville. But not everyone who wants in, gets in. On July 15, the City Council rejected two hotel projects for the Rahncliff area. One would have been a 38-room motel and the other was a three-story 82-room extended- sta.y-hotel. Council members shared con- ' cerns about. -the lack of 24-hour supervi- sion in an extended -stay hotel. • • urient/Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1997 Lions for aentally Is give our lives pur- :o be attainable to be. -d recently set an un- rcent .of the district's One more -makes pilgrimage to Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin — home • of the largest annual air show in the world. One trip was not enough to immerse myself in the free-spir- - " it world of aviation: I like to keep my feet firmly planted on the ground. It's been years since I've washed second -floor windows on . the outside of my house without feeling light-headed or sick to my stomach. So it was with great respect and awe. that I at- fnnrla,1 my frcf Pvnnrimnnfal -Sue Hegarty Eagan Editor viewed as a UFO. Its black mass against the pale blue sky turned heads on the ground as it cut the air like a razor-sharp knife. We also got to see Gene Soucy and his wing -walking assistant entertain the' masses with his bi-plane. Blonde hair blowing in the wind and her body, strapped snugly. to a pole, the wing -walk- er would'kick out a leg from time to time to let those on the ground know she was still alive. Tn rnntract. to what's now in 10A . ' Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesday, April •9, 1997 - Yr. -�-/ 7 New medical clinic opens in Eagan Oak Point Clinic, a new medical -clinic _ at 1110 Yankee Doodle Road in Eagan,. was scheduled to open April 7. The clinic offers health care for pa- tients of all ages, including family -prac- tice and OB-GYN services. A full -service' pharmacy and optical shop are on -site. Medical care. is provided by physicians and staff of the former.Westview Clinic in Eagan and Parkview OB-GYN, which combined to form the new clinic. Special- ists are available who work in the areas of podiatry, .optometry and- mental health.' - . . The 23,000 square foot clinic_will fea- ture state-of-the-art equipment, includ- ing ultrasound and mammography, and a centralized appointment scheduling sys- tem. Appointments can be made until 8 p.m. weekdays. Most insurance plans are accepted.-- ' Oak Point is one of more than 55`Allina Medical Group clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Allina is a not -for -profit . health care.system formed in July 1994 by the merger of HealthSpan, a health care delivery system, and Medica,=.a - health plan organization. To schedule an appointment at Oak Point Clinic, call 454-3970: • Countrywide Home Loans opens in Eagan Home buyers and owners and real es- tate professionals have access to under- writing, competitive rates and personal- ized service with the opening of a Coun- trywide Home Loans office in Eagan. Countrywide opened the fourth Twin Cities area office in the Yankee Square Shopping Center:at 1470.Yankee Doodle Road. — : Steve Grego, a 10-year mortgage in- dustry employee, was appointed the new branch manager. Previously, he served as branch manager of Investors/Firstar Mortgage in Bloomington. - . Information: 452-5455. Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesday, April 9, 1997 9A Lowest Prices of the Year! Customer Appreciation SALE! Minnegasco and NSP high efficiency rebates still available ! No Payments or Interest until October 1997. eat27, Offer ends 4/30/97. apple valley FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODAY heating & air 452-1060 Eye center opens in Eagan '`oak Point Eye Center opened its doors within the, new- Oak • Point .Clinic in Eagan April 21. , '-,-Eye care 'Will: be provided by • 'Eagan resident, Alan Ander- son, O.D. Anderson brings to Oak Point Eye Center more tlian}13 years of optometry ex- perience'. An -extensive, array of — rvices will be provided at the new eye center, including comprehensive eye exams, newborn and infant eye screen- ings, contact lens fitting • and follow-up, cataract . and glau- coma evaluations, -and treat- ment of infections and eye in- juries. An ophthalmologist ' is ex- pected to join the eye center early this summer. Additional - services will include refractive eye surgery and other surgical procedures.• • The eye center is open Mon- day through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Thursday evenings until 8 p.m. Saturday hours are expected to be added this summer. Wjk ar tuition scholarship the Dakota County Technical Col- rea residents to sign up for a free, to Dakota County Technical .Col- d" is part .of. the Minnesota, Twins am during April and May. stering for the ,drawing can sign up nical College booth during Twins' and May. Forms for entering the college or by calling 423-8301. is May 28. The winner will be an - in June. The winner can use .the ets his/her needs to make a career r launch a new career. lege, courses, and career majors is 301. Dakota" County Technical Col- ast of Rosemount on County Road Preschool to host safety fair team members place atstate� Eagan High School sent 23 competitors to the 1997 Class AA ;state ;speech tournament April 18. The meet- was hosted by Shakopee High ' School. The followingstudents advanced-ib the final round: • Creative . expression: Eric Fenster 6,4e t6i .3o,,? 7. his illustration shows what the interior of Skyline Displays' new production facility. (Submitted Artwork) Burnsville's Skyline Displays moving offices to Eagan site By Sue Hegarty Staff Writer Burnsville's loss is Eagan's gain. Skyline Displays is planning to move its five Burnsville offices and production fa- cilities to Eagan under one roof. Husband and wife Brian and Yvette Beaulieu, owners of the portable exhibit company, said they tried to find space in . Burnsville to accommodate their expan- sion, but couldn't. Instead, they've chosen about a 40-acre site on the northeast cor- ner of Yankee Doodle Road and Lexington Avenue in Eagan. - Development plans still must be for- mally approved by the city. The site is close to services needed by the firm, such as the Bulk Mail Center, United Parcel Service and the airport. Skyline has 70 offices around the world: They design, assemble and ship ex- " hibit materials for trade shows and other major events. Clients and staff are- brought to the corporate office for presen- tations and training. Skyline is particu- larly strong in Canada, Europe, South America and Australia, said Brian Beaulieu. The company was founded by Beaulieu and his partner, Gordon Savoie in 1980 in a 500zsquare foot office behind Denny's Restaurant in Burnsville. Skyline cur- rently occupies five buildings •in Burnsville: the corporate headquarters built in.1985 at 12345 Portland Avenue; operations facility at ,1301 Cliff Road; a production plant on.Larc Industrial Road; and two other Portland' offices for sales and showroom display. "Our first .criteria was having enough . acreage," said Yvette Beaulieu. Thn P.acran nlanf mill ha oaf hanlr fr the highly visible corner of Yankee Doo- dle and Lexington. Trees and hilly ter- rain will be maintained as a park en vi- ronment. "We realize what an important corner this is to Eagan. It's the center of town. We feel like it's a good decision for us," she said. Customers will enter off Yankee Doo- dle Road and trucks will use the Neil Armstrong access. There also is a pond on the site. Themain entrance to the build-` ing•will have a walkway with colorful sculptures. "We told our architects we wanted•a cross between the Mall of America and Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory,".said Yvette Beaulieu. The new two-story building will have 25,000 square -feet. of interior- space dedi- cated .to previewing products before . they are shipped to the customer. "The employees will be able to see the final finished product," Yvette said. That's not always possible now when the design- ers and creators are spread out between five buildings. It's also an opportunityfor • clients to see the product displayed via an Internet camera in order to approve of the product before it is shipped to the exhibit location. • The employee base will grow to an esti- mated 450 employees working in shifts -around the clock at the new Eagan plant, Beaulieu said. The $12 million construc- tion project is expected to be completed by the fall of 1998. The Beaulieu's said they plan to contin- ue residing in Burnsville with their 4-year- old son, Cameron. Brian, a mechanical en- gineer, is originally from Hopkins. His wife is a marketing specialist and a native of . .ol Cie - NEWS: Skyline Displays moving offices to Eagan site, Page 2A. SPORTS: Region tourney has ups and downs for Eagan 18s, Page 22A. 2 Sections/Newsstand 750 Kangas begins reign as Royal Ambassador By Sue Hegarty Staff Writer Kelly Kangas is bright and colorful. If she were described as candy, she'd be Skittles. That's how the 19-year-old Eagan woman described herself when faced with the question during an interview to become Eagan's Royal Ambassador. Kangas, a 1996 graduate of Eagan High School, was crowned in June at the Yankee Doodle Arts & Crafts Festival. Her one-year reign is into full swing. Kangas already has rep- resented the city at various community parades, such as Rosemount's Leprechaun Days and Hopkins' Raspberry Festi- val. Last week, she greeted in- ternational guests at the Na- tional Organization to Insure a Sound -controlled Environment (NOISE) conference in Eagan. Last week, she was scheduled to make six appearances. Kangas, whose parents are Raymond and Cheri Kangas of Eagan, works three jobs and at- tends school besides engage- ments on behalf of the city. After she earns credits for gen- eral course work at Normandale Community College in Blooming- ton, she plans to transfer to the University of Minnesota to be- come a physical therapist. At McCormick Computer Resale in Apple Valley, she is an accounts payable clerk. She be- came acquainted with her em- ployer through a business in- ternship while she was a senior at Eagan High School. She also works at Eagan Floral, where she's made flower arrange- ments for several area wed- dings. Eagan Floral owner Pat Thomas is a director of the am- bassador program and encour- aged Kangas to apply. On week- ends, she works at her father's business in Bloomington, Inno- vative Building Concepts, which also is her sponsor for the ambassador program. Entry fee for the contest was $200. She provides her own convertible and gown for parade appear- ances. The Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau (ECVB) provided the sash and tiara. Her title will allow her to apply for Queen of Snows of the St. Paul Winter Carnival. But first, she must serve one year as Eagan's Royal Ambassador. "At first, I was really hesi- tant," she said. "It becomes nat- ural and my smile comes easy." At the Eagan Fourth of July carnival, young children were especially attracted to her royal appearance. Though she hasn't had any formal training as roy- alty, she often is referred to as a "princess" by people she meets. She's also working on her pa- rade wave. "People ask me why I don't do the Miss America wave. I call my wave the `All -American Girl wave,"' Kangas said. This is the second year since the Ambassador program was re- instated at the ECVB. Last year, no one applied so ECVB Public Relations Director Lynn Matty accepted the honor. Matty said she had a lot of fun making pub- lic appearances. Children's com- ments make the job fun, she said. The position was brought out of retirement and the name changed from the Miss Eagan contest to Eagan Royal Ambas- sador. Tryouts consist of a writ- ten application and personal in- July Eagan's Royal , for guests atte] Sound-controll Cliff in Eagan terview. There i swimsuit compel "We're trying t the stereotypical a beauty pageant One of Kanga coming year is ti and women betty 19 and 30 know ambassador prof Besides Kant one other applic, Sarah Grussing, runner-up. Grus appearances tha ,plaiiningi He then passed th Boi s iid icted'by bea7rjie Ihe! of Chicago to earn the tiefi: ' • ree examina- rn "I'iiblishifig FIC designs= Misiiiess oii. the move • Kagan Ei lsEfitii a Siiit�:i was wel- 'e8iiieiite the Fagati l iisiness'cii iiiniinity • •Witlfi iblit ii ctittiiii cerrltrioiiy at iti3 new 10 dt1Hii Mgt 1290 Eagiin Industrial Road; Suite'' 115 °fh "tHe' Ea i tidale Thisiiit ?is Cahipds It piovldee frill iiiiplsort services; including conference roFfiiis; ieefiti63hiSt; copier for` lohg aiid short term tenants. For. additional information - contact. Michael Vincent or Steve Thompson rikt 905=0000. 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From 11 a.m. to noon, life-sized cos- tume character Winnie the Pooh and pro- fessional storyteller Mike Mann will en- tertain children and adults alike with their tales and repartee. From noon to 4,p.m. gourmet fast-food by Wolfgang Puck Pizza and Leeann Chin, compliments of Barnes and Noble and Byerly's, will be offered. /ti/ i i Sur? Carfea7t /br From noon to 2 p.m. the St. Paul Civic Symphony will perform. Activities from American Girls Party books will begin at 2 p.m. and will include a story, creating burlap sewing crafts, and making homemade bread. Judith Guest, author of "Ordinary People," will be at the. store from 3 to 4 p.m. to promote her most recent novel, "Errands." - All events are free and open to the public. Barnes & Noble Eagan is at 1291 Promenade Place, Eagan. -- Information'. 683-1955. ing fights. One of the more interesting surgeries performed recently at the zoo in- volved removing a snake's ovaries because her 24 eggs couldn't pass through. When surgery was finished the snake's incision was closed using skin staples. The entire process took three to four hours. Keyler said the difficulty involved in operating on a snake is due to its slow respiration rate; in other words "It takes a long time for the snake to go down [under anesthesia] and a long time for it to come up," she said. u• ...a.J. 111C1 e IS all area Tor carpen- try and painting, a heating plant that is manned around the clock, and a horticul- ture department that tends to vegetation in the displays, to name a few. "We have about 200 full-time employees," he said. "It's really like running a little city." Like most cities, the zoo is expanding. This spring it hopes to open an I -Max the- ater and Discovery Bay, a marine educa- tion center. Once that is complete, the zoo will look at other changes, such as creat- ing a farm area for children. BLINDS b DESIGN Am- Eagan Business Forum slated for March 27 The Eagan Business Forum will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. March 27 at Fitz's in Cedar - vale Lanes, 3883 Beau d' Rue Drive in Eagan. This is the second in a series of ' meetings in partnership with the city of Eagan. The topic will be business issues in the Cedarvale area and will include a recap of the last meeting and an opportunity to discuss other timely business issues. For more information, call the chamber office at 452- 9872. /1atc 14 /997 'FORD'S THE 1350 rebate '97 CONTOUR Package 236A, auto, Stock #5006 13,995** MSRP • $16,670, MUSTANGS-19*6 New! 3.8 V6. PackaggOiestoCk #315c -SOS* P an bus Ate Countrywide Home ' Loans opens in Eagan Home buyers, homeowners and real estate professionals in the Eagan area now have ac- cess to .local underwriting, competitive rates and personal- ized service with the opening of a new office of Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., the nation's ,largest independent mortgage lender. This branch, which represents Countrywide's fourth office the Minneapolis -St. Paul area, is located at the Yankee Square Shopping Center, 1470 Yankee Doodle Road. Steve Grego, a 10-year mort- gage industry veteran, has been appointed branch man- ager of the new office. During the last three years, he has served as the branch manager •f Investors/Firstar Mortgage in I loomington." RICK BERRES of Lakeville ness that offers home main Hemme Froslie Honey -doers (Continued from front page) list ofreferrals who might bet - _ter be able to. complete a proj- ect. "I've lived (in Lakeville) all my life," he said. "I have lots of connections." He has also worked as a maintenance supervisor for Merillat, a kitchen cabinet maker. Several years ago he and Kelly moved to Massachu- setts to open a .Merillat, an ex perience that helped Berre meet more people and gain skill for knowing where to bu materials. Fix lawn sprinkler, caul Cargo company expands , services to include Texas ir/ FlightMasters/SeaMasters, a provider of cargo transportation based in Eagan, opened a Dallas/Fort Worth office to serve businesses in central and northern Texas. Founded in 1983, the company provides domestic and international logistics services by joining with major air and sea carriers. Services include customs brokerage, in- bound procurement, assemble/distribution, warehousing, and time -specific delivery. FlightMasters/SeaMasters is at 980 Lone Oak Road in Eagan. Information: 686-0125. lAt f7 nypuuU,bb. .. ceremonies begin at 2 p.m. Saturday =Plan to attend the Volleyball tourney between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.; the Batr - tle of the Bands, 6 to 10:30 p.m.; and the GOFA Dance from 9 p.m. until midnight. Farm Bureau Center opens office in Eagan The new Farm Bureau Center opened Feb. 10 at 3080 Eagandale Place in Eagan. Both Minnesota Farm Bureau Feder- ation and Farm Bureau Insurance share office space in the new building, which also can accommodate 60 to 100 people in its training room. The new telephone number is 905- 2100. Employee four -digit extension p/9b°''in them&b9% 7p,41iGss Cur7-a zt StolCuntKt /1/ / i t 14A Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Cw © �r i e fcease'� Rosati's Pizza opens Eagan restaurant The first of several Rosati's Pizza restaurants planned for the Twin Cities Area recently opened in the Lexington/Diffley shopping plaza. Rosati's offers authentic Chicago style pizza, sand- wiches and pasta. Specialties include a full rack of baby back ribs in Rosati's own secret barbecue sauce. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 4 to 11 p.m.; Fri- day and Saturday, 4 p.m. until midnight; and Sunday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Delivery is available. Information: 452-9500. 3gan Sun•Current Nedries.day, Jan. 29, 1997 13A to school. An after -school valentine mak- ing party is scheduled from 2:45 to 4 p.m. Moonlight bowl from 9 to 10:30 p.m. at West Side Lanes: - Wednesday — Hawaiian Day,.TimMa- honey, and the Meanies are in concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m: Thursday — GOFA gear day, students wear GOFA shirts and buttons. Students can bid in an auction from 9:15 to'10:35 a.m. Friday — Be My Valentine Day, dress in finest apparel to impress a sweetheart. Buy a candy gram, flowers or singing telegram to be delivered between 7:35 and 8:40 a.m. Buy your way out of class to see a magician, .nmadv fllvmnics. Closinv Eagan man publishes book on Nazi Party The recently published book "The Logic of Evil: The Social Origins of the Nazi Party, 1925-1933" was written by Eagan resident William Brunstein, chair of the sociology department at the Univer- sity of Minnesota. Published by Yale Uni- versity Press, the book examines the mil- lions of Germans who supported the Nazi Party. It is available at Barnes and Noble Book Store, 1411 Aldrich Ave., Burnsville. Daycare center opens in Diffley Square Day by Day Development Center, at 4130 Blackhawk Road, opened for busi- ness Aug. 5. The center accepts children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten age. It is a parent -owned cooperative daycare. Edina Realty helps boy celebrate recovery Sam Dunham of Burnsville was diag- nosed with adult leukemia in 1994. Through donations from staff and sales associates of the Eagan Edina Re- alty office, Sam and his family arrived at Minneapolis Children's Hospital Aug. 21 by limousine to complete the final series of chemotherapy treat- ments. Donations were organized by Sonja Gauthier, realty office administrator. Open house scheduled for photo album clinic Eagan resident Tammy Lough, a con- sultant for Creative Memories, offers workshops to learn how to create safe, meaningful and creative photo albums. Lough will have an open house in her home at 4034 Deerwood Trail from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. There is no charge to attend. Information: 405-1718. Pet Food Warehouse opens Eagan store Pet Food Warehouse opened its newest retail store at 1296 Town Centre Drive with a grand opening celebration Sept. 20-22. Coin dealer pleads A 26-year-old 'man has pleaded guilty to four counts of theft by swindle and one . count of theft involving senior citizens. Masroor Ahmad Khan of Eagan ad- mitted to being involved in fraudulent ac- tivities. connected with his business — National Rarities in Apple Valley. The business purchases and sells rare coins. Dakota County District Court Judge Rex Stacey set sentencing for Nov. 6. . - National Rarities began operations in the fall' 1995 and stopped operations in April 1996, according to a ,press release from Dakota County, Attorney James Backstrom. Investigators determined that Khan hired several coin brokers from other firms and obtained lists of per- sons who had purchased coins in the past . from certain raie coin firms across the country. Khan then used National Rarities to solicit known coin owners to appraise or - sell their coins. Several owners of rare or , valuable coins sent these coins to Na- tional Rarities for sale or appraisal, but never received -their coins back and never - received the proceeds of the purported sales, Backstrom's release said; In other cases, coin buyers were solicited for or- •ders to purchase coins: The buyers sent money to National Rarities, but neverr re- ceived the promised coins or their money s Backstrom said they identified 40 to 50 senior citizens from across the Unit- ed States who suffered losses because of Khan.and National Rarities. Total loss- es for the victims may approach $500,000: Khan is a foreign national, holding cit- izenship in the United, Kingdom. He was arrested by the U.S. Customs Service in April 1996 while ,attempting to cross into Canada to flee the country after he learned investigators were closing in on his business activities. At the time of his arrest, Khan had in his possession cash and coins believed to belong to one of the victims in the case. In addition to accepting the guilty plea, Stacey. also ordered Khan to post $100,000 with the court by Oct. 30 and ordered him to participate in a deposition under oath with investigators in the case regarding the extent of assets, all finan- cial transactions he and 'his business were involved in from June 1994 to the present, and to provide releases needed to verify any of the information. This information will assist investi- gators in determining the actual amount of losses by individual victims in the case. In pleading guilty, Khan, also waived any interest he had in assets seized by inves- tigators in the case,_including cash and back. coins, believed to be worth $20,000. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eagan becomes home to Town & Country Town & Country Business Products dedicated its new corporate headquarters and distribution center Sept. 19 at 990 Lone Oak Road in Eagan. The firm, founded in Northfield, Minn., will retain its sales facility in Northfield. In the past six months, Town & Country grew from 11 to 40 employees and serves small and large businesses in a five -state area. Company officials include Dean Ness, founder; Jennifer Smith, presi- dent; Jim Christianson, vice presi- dent/sales; and Ken Ledeboer, vice a 1992 graduate of Apple Valley High School l and a 1996 Iowa State: University grad. . • . Marine Lance Cpl. Chris Thomsen, Ann Harste of Eagan won third prize for her mustard at the Minnesota State Fair. Laura Flannery and Elissa Burggraff of Eagan were participants in a 21/2 hour re- hearsal at Orchestra Hall. Laura who plays the flute and Elissa who, plays the oboe are members of the MMEA All -State Orchestra. Beth Conway of the Eagan Women of • Today received a presidential pin from the president of the Minnesota Women of Today. She was nominated for the award by her local chapter. - 'Brock Libby and Marc-Tietjen of Eagan have received . Private , Pilot Certifi- stocuieteer elAii4` Marriott breaks ground for Eagan Fairfield Suites Marriott Corp. officials broke ground Aug. 12 on the first of its new all -suite economy hotels — Fairfield Suites. The 105-suite hotel will be behind Chili's Restaurant at Pilot Knob Road and Duckwood Drive. Opening is scheduled for January 1997. Marriot International plans to open 100 Fairfield Suites during the next five years. The hotels will be designed specifical- ly for the business and leisure traveler who requires more guest room space and amenities than is traditionally offered in economy hotels. Amenities will include pull-out sofa bed; pantry with sink, mi- crowave and refrigerator; two phones, voice mail and personal messaging sys- tem, free local calls, 25-inch television, bathroom with separate vanity and a desk with phone and second line for data transmissions. Room rates will average $65/night. Allina breaks ground on Oak Point Clinic Groundbreaking for Oak Point Clinic, the new location for Parkview OB/GYN in Eagan, was scheduled Aug. 15. The new clinic on Town Centre Drive, southwest of Yankee Doodle Road and Lexington Avenue, will offer a new am- bulatory care facility. Allina is a not -for -profit health care system formed in 1994 by the merger of HealthSpan and Medica. mot, , ..ts . W di games. 1 ne caaets ran everywhere, Jake said, including. to and from the cafeteria. Though Jake was in good shape from his athletic involvement at school, he trained with his dad, Michael, a few weeks before leaving for the program. They ran, did obstacle courses and lifted weights, but their efforts couldn't com- pare to what was ahead. "I didn't think it was going to be as hard as it was," Jake said. "At times I thought, 'Why am I doing this?' But it's something I wanted to do all my life. I knew I was train- ing with the best of the best and I wanted to see how far I could push myself. I never thought I could do that much." Phone calls home revealed that Jake was under a lot of stress, but Michael Du- rant said he didn't doubt his oldest son would complete the challenge. "I knew he was a very tough and deter- mined kid," said Michael Durant, a recent- ly -trained Sea Cadet instructor and retired Marine who works at the post office in Annie Valley_ Jake's mom_ Jennifer_ is an ul- Jake Durant mile -long swim in the ocean. Surrounded by hundreds of jelly fish, the cadets at- tempted to swim a path cleared by Navy Seals armed with oars and boats. A few determined, non-poisonous jelly fish es • - caped efforts to keep them from harming the swimmers. Jake was stung five times, but he finished the swim. Jake said' completing -the program, which ended with a graduation 'celebra- tion July 26, depended more on mental endurance than physical ability. "There were some times when it was so hard, but I just kept pushing myself," he said. "I look back and I say, 'Wow, I did it."' Following .a bus ride back and a wel- come home narty .Take rrawlerl intn herl Eagan is good to businesses To the editor Over the years, the city of Eagan has made many deci- sions about zoning, parks, commercial/retail business, bike paths, etc., and you probably never hear from the people that it may affect. One of your decisions was a con- ditional use permit for the purchase of property at 3206 Sibley Memorial Highway by Johnson's Richfield Blacktop. That piece of property, as you know, had been vacant for a long time. It became an eyesore and a dumping ground for a number of un- sightly items, not to mention the hazard element to our neighborhood. Upon Johnson's Richfield Blacktop purchas- ing the property on Highway 13, they rebuilt, reorganized, repainted, refurbished, re - paved and successfully turned a rundown wreck of a build- ing and lot into a thriving business. It is nice to see that small business is still wel- come in our growing city. We want to take a moment to thank both the city of Ea- gan in helping to continue the "good neighbor" policy and to the Johnson's, who have taken the time and money to make our neighborhood more JOANNE O'KEEFE Eagan seek 8, (CPI • ll. CULL 1V1111U1a, 11G Dalu. Ackermann said the K-1 oney is well°targeted. "This has been real proac- e legislation for kids and 'ucation," he said. "That's e age where kids are be- nning to acquire those ba- skills of learning how to d and write and even the al language." volunteers teers. The center will hold a fall volunteer orientation Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, call 437-4359. windows ee- • Whether you want the layered look, or the bare essentials, with Hunter . .Douglas your windows are dressed for success. From traditional to contem- porary, Hunter Douglas. horizontal blinds offer a • wide range of custom deco- rating possibilities. •Available in -wood, alum- inum (mini and micro) and elegant Fabrette' fabric. •A broad range of beautiful colors, slat widths and elegant styles. . •Specialty blinds for special shapes - from angled win- dows to skylights. •Thermostop` finish for <extra energy efficiency.‘, IhmterDouglas WINDOW FASHIONS Eagan Dairy Queen plans grand -opening The Eagan Dairy Queen/Brazier store is hosting a grand -opening celebration July 25-28. The celebration will include daily product specials, a color- ing contest and free balloons and cone whistles for all young .guests. Other events include a clown appearance from 1-4 p.m. July 24, and the KDWB van with prize giveaways July 25. Also, with sponsorship sup- port from Coca-Cola, Dairy Queen customers will have the opportunity to register to win a mountain bike. The Dairy Queen store, owned and operated by Mike and Becky Walker, is located at 4630 Rahncliff Road. Store hours are Monday -Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. J students atthew A. Dickinson of gan recently graduated from University of Minnesota - A tee YE rris. st eather Anne Rougier of avi gan and Kyle Lane 4. homaker of Eagan recently . aduated with bachelor of sci- S ce degrees at North Dakota to ate University in Fargo. L everal Eagan students were B med to the spring semester L an's list at North- Dakota ate University in Fargo. To 0 alify for the dean's list, the h udent must receive a mini- p um 3.5 grade -point average 1. d have 12 class credits. Lo- 1 students named to the list • luded Melissa Louise dde, Brett Lawrence 1 ugen, Renee Ann Houck, ime Lee Kline, Laura Ann I rstad, Timothy David Ste- d eier and Jeffrey Michael a mines. : ' p' ebecca Lin Franklin, o ghter of Douglas and Linda nklin of Eagan, and Alex- r: er Warren Gehrig, son of g Mace and Sandra Gehrig of U an, were named to the cc line College of Liberal te,/,2, 7-u w4 . . Mycogen opening new office in Eagan Officials of -Mycogen Seeds told employees Sept. 19 of plans to close the • company's , Prescott,. Wis., facility in early 1997. - -. Sales support and administra- tive functions now located in Prescott will move in late No- vember to a new 43,000 square -foot office under con- struction in Eagan. Most • of the remaining employees will move -to the company's 30-acre` complex south". of Hastings whenconstruction of .a new. warehouse and laboratory building are complete early next year. - - "There is no doubt, our move represents a short-term loss for Prescott," said Michael Mus- ton, general • • manager. we intend to aggressively seek a buyer for the facility we are leaving:" In 1996, Mycogen invested more than $4,:5 million for im- provements at its Hastings fa- cility. An additional $1.7 mil- lion will be investedin_ the months ahead. - Although 126 .Mycogen • em- ployees will be -relocated from Prescott to Hastings and Ea- gan, 12 -full-time and three temporary. plant- positions - will be eliminated. "However, as we look at the broader community, we be- lieve the • actions announced today will ultimately lead to increased economic growth and employment opportunities. "The alliances Mycogen Seeds has formed with Dow- Elanco and Pioneer, and •the investments we've made in people and facilities during this past year, have positioned Mycogen Seeds for significant growth in the next few , years.. We are making a major long- term commitment to this .area with our new corporate office in Eagan and the major expan- sion of our Hastings facilities. Our research station northeast of Prescott . will remain. • And • Activities planned for area seniors The following activities are co -sponsored by .District 196 Community Education, area parks and recreation depart • - ments and community ,agen- cies. For more information, call Jan Stoven, senior coordi- nator, at 423-7663. Rosemount activities • Monday, Oct. 7 — "500" card games; 1 p.m., Rosemount "Community Center, 13885 South Robert Trail. Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Social, ilicrafter Trto St. Croix Casino offered - All interested adults are in- vited to enjoy a one -day trip .. Oct. 30 to the St. Croix Casino and Hotel in Turtle Lake, Wis. Reservations are currently being accepted for the tour. Transportation is by • motor - coach. Departures begin at 8 a:m. from locations in Rose- mount, Apple Valley, and Ea- gan. The registration fee of $5 covers transportation. The cost of lunch is not included. Each participant will 'receive $5 in. quarters at the casino. 'For . more information or to register, call • District 196 Community Education • Senior Adult Services at 423-7663. restaurants burglarized Broken doors were a common symptom of the recent .burgla- ries at Eagan's„ Cherokee Sir- loin -Room and Lafonda De Los Lobos. No arrests have . been made but the investigations are . continuing. Eagan police responded to an alarm at Lafonda De Los Lo- bos, 3665 Highway 13, at 4:21 a:m. Sept. 20, Police. found the .glass front door of the bar and restaurant shattered: Inside a dollar change& machine was tipped over and was apparently dragged across the floor before it .was abandoned. Damage to the restaurant was estimated at $400, according to police. • Police responded "to an alarm i Ballard Moving and Storage moves to Eagan Ballard Moving and Storage is moving from St. Paul to Ea- gan. It's the company's third relocation in its 109-year his- tory. Ballard's new warehouse and office in Eagan, at 2922 West Service Road, is about five miles south of its St. Paul loca- tion. The warehouse will be 48,000 square feet with height for three -high vault storage. It will have five back -in docks, a A 100,000-pound capacity scale is included on the prop- erty. One-story office space of 5,000 square feet will allow all sales administration and opera- tions personnel to again be un- side dock and a drive-in dock der one roof. orks Oc+ 6 tetctly hey would say that I taught them that living for God is fun," Ziemke said. "I never stress the rules, rather the rela- tionship." It's that relationship with God that Ziemke feels is so impor- tant to create and maintain. Along with that comes the pas- sion for God and Tacit other. 3 Ziemke's` open lionest, arid" • r The church is located at 3650 Williams Drive, Burnsville. Hand-crafted and many holi- day items will be for sale. Church youth will hold a bake sale, and door prizes will be awarded every half-hour. For more information, call 890-4534. Bi- 1ecSnPYPni 111611VVAy 1J. The instructor is John /Bush- nell, who has led dances 'at the Walker Church in Minneapolis and is nationally known in the Sufi community. Cost is $5. For more information, call 895- 0745. Scandinavian Studio -Tat;i has plan to build in Eagan Investors sought for production facility (n•cZs By Sue Hegarty G` NCB Staff Writer Ifall goes as planned, movie stars and film crews may soon be showing up in area grocery stores, restaurants and lumber yards on a regular basis. Bob Ewald,. president and CEO of. Polestar Studios, con- firmed Friday that his firm has plans to build a sound production studio in northeast Eagan. Incorporated in April 1994, Polestar Studios has office space in Edina. "We're taking our time putting the company together," Ewald said. Financing of the studio cur- rently is being presented to sever- al prominent individuals and in- stitutions, he said. During his State of the City ad- dress Jan. 16, Eagan Mayor Tom Egan said city officials and Polestar representatives have discussed the project, but a formal application has yet to be filed. After nearly three years of planning, Ewald said he still is not ready togive specifics about the project or say when construc- tion could begin. But, he did say why Eagan was selected for the studio's location. Convenience siminIO:To_P_age 12A Buy 2 • Excellent quality a • Immediate availability • Delivery available • Go on a factory tour — See how we make mattresses • We specialize in odd sizes • 11 Models priced right University Ave.' N 1-94 THE Apple Valley/Rosemount,-Eagan- Sun•currentWednesday, Jan. 22, 1997 • 11A • Uniforms: We're not doing it to take away kids' rights' From Page lA' Children at private schools have worn uniforms for years. Recently the idea of uniform dress codes "have been imple- mented in. some public schools. President Bill Clinton said in'January ,1996 that if uniforms taught students to .value themselves by what's 'on the inside rather than the outside, then public schools should be allowed to require uni- forms. There are public schools from Vir- ginia to California that now require uni- forms. Anderson and Kackman said parents are more apt .to like the idea than chil- dren. Morning struggles about what chil- dren should wear to school, the high cost of name -brand clothing and in -school . fights over clothing uniforms next fall. About 90, percent of the school's 320 student population vol- untarily wear uniforms now, said Princi- pal Virginia Zoncki-Bunker. • "We wear uniforms so that we can use our energy to focus on what we're learn- ing instead of what, we're wearing," Zon- cki-Bunker said. "We don't need chil- dren comparing shoes. We need children -to compare the projects they're working on." Clothes can be a visual identifier of the haves and have• nots, Anderson said. Street gangs also are identified by cer- tain types of clothing, such as colors or how an item is worn. While gang.activity at the elementary level may not be a major concern now, uniforms could be in- tegrated into the middle schools and high students progress through press our individuality at school, then we have a bigger problem," Anderson said. Zoncki-Bunker said the rights issue is not a problem in St. Paul, because par- ents still have •a choice whether to send their child toa school with or without . uniforms. Pilot Knob is one of five District 197 el- ementary schools and the only district school inEagan. Next fall, fifth- through eighth -grade students will attend Friendly Hills Middle School in Mendota Heights with a mix of students from other communities in the district. "This will only work if it's a district - wide move," Anderson said. Pinewood is a District 196 school in eastern Eagan. Kackman said she's willing to begin with one school and see if support broad - carry a variety of clothing that can be. used for uniforms. The women say par- ents can save money when doing back -to - school shopping in the fall. Anderson priced uniform clothing at Target. A boys ensemble of three shorts, three long pants, five white shirts, a cardigan sweater and one sweatshirt came to $132, she said. One parent told Kackman that uni- forms would hinder children's self-ex- `pression. Another said her son only likes to wear blue jeans. Kackman said those opposed are "grasping" when one corn; pares their reasons to the benefits. "We're not doing it to take away kids' rights," she said. Enrolling her children in private school so that they can wear a uniform is not the answer. Kackman said ' 1 ^- 12A • pple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997 Studio: Landis south of I-494 near O'Neill Drive, Delaware Avenue From Page lA was a "huge factor" for choosing more than 25 acres in Eagan as the site for the pro- posed project. After looking along interstates 494 and 694, Ewald said Polestar Studios has signed an option to purchase land south of I-494 near O'Neill Drive and Delaware Av- enue in Eagan because of its proximity to industry support services. Production studios need lumber yards, hardware stores and heavy equipment rental, Ewald said. Actors and film crews require restaurants, temporary housing and an -airport. "It's from that perspective that Eagan really wins," Ewald said. Eagan businesses will win too, Ewald said, adding, "A great deal of money goes into the_community." .Proximity to an airport is viewed as an asset. Airport noise won't be a major prob- lem. "With technological advances in pro- duction, you can filter out extraneous .sounds," Ewald said. Plans also include construction .of a back lot for shooting outdoor scenes. Look- ing ahead, he said the proposed north/south runway and Stage 3 quieter engines will keep airplane noise to a mini- mum over the proposed studio. Ewald plans to offer a few perks at his studio, such as townhomes where produc ers and actors can temporarily live. Producing feature films can take up to five months to complete. "Living out of a hotel can be difficult for that amount of time," he said. Some actors prefer to keep a low profile, so adding a secure housing complex will be an added convenience, he said. Sometimes, hotel space is not available. The governor's mansion was used to house production members filming "Grumpy Old Men." Minnesota has at least two other sound studios, Energy Park Studios in St. Paul and Paisley Park in Chanhassen. Randy Adamsick, president. of the Minnesota Film Board, said Minnesota is fast becom- ing a desirable location for filming. Stages are booked solid through 1997. "Our role is to advocate for facilities. of" this type," Adamsick said. "We will need more space by the year 2000." The film industry ranked fourth in the creation of new jobs in Minnesota last year, Adamsick said. ."We want to make sure people realize this is a real business in this state, Corporate videos are our backbone." The state has not lost any films due to inadequate sound stages, but the addition of another studio presumes that more film- ing or perhaps a television series could be locally produced, Adamsick said. "It does provide opportunities," he said. For example, Wilmington Studios in North Carolina produced 20 features and movies for television.. - . . "That's a perfect example of, `If you build it they will come,"' said Adamsick. . Minnesota produces six to eight pic- tures a year. Hollywood productions filmed in Minnesota include "Jingle All the Way," "Grumpier Old Men," "D3: The Mighty Ducks," "Mystery Science Theater 3000" and "Fargo," which Adamsick predicts will get nominated for an Academy Award in February. The Polestar Studio "could be a real nerve center" among the Minnesota film industry, he said. Farm. Bureau breaks ground in Eagan Ground breaking ceremonies were 'scheduled July 1 for a new 23,000 square foot office center in Eagan for Farm Bu- reau Insurance. The -center will be built at the inter- section of Interstate 35E and Lone Oak Road and completed in January 1997. The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation also sponsored Farm Bureau Family Day at. the Minnesota : Zoo following the. ;round breaking. - Thomson, West merger approved by government The Thomson Corporation's $3.4 bil- ion acquisition of West Publishing.Com- dents, who ave • emons ra a an ou standing commitment to helping others, will receive Koch Refining Company -spon- sored Community Service Scholarships. Recipients include Simley High School students Christopher Myers and Kristen Mueller. They received the $1;000 schol- arships from Koch on June 19. Myers' .volunteer activities include teen teaching, highway cleanup, youth summit co -facilitator, bloodmobile and Prevention Resources' in Drug Education (PRIDE.)"Myers is the son ofJay and Ver- lene Myers of Inver Grove Heights. Mueller, the daughter of.Corirad and Georgia Mueller of Inver Grove Heights, has been active in PRIDE, Inver Grove • Heights/South St. Paul Community Edu- cation Youth Development Plan, high- way cleanup, community baby-sitting and assisting children with disabilities. Other recipients of Koch Refining Company's Community Service Scholar! __shins are•.Mirhanl St.44,1 CALeiti tJ 3, /9% v pany, based in Eagan, has been approved by the United States Department ofJus- tice. West and Thomson Legal Publishing will merge to form the West Information Publishing Group, also to be based in Eagan. Thomson plans to divest certain overlapping products resulting from the merger. Thomson also will make avail- able standardized licenses for a West ser- vice called Star Pagination, a method of citing Federal and state case law. At a June 10 meeting, Lindsay ques- tioned- approving members to the Cur- riculum Advisory Committee despite ap- plications being turned in past deadline. At that time, she was told recruiting was done to ensure that each community had fair representation on the council. "As far as I know, there isn't.a regula- tion that says these [councils] need to be • balanced," said Director Kevin Sampers. r• Farm Bureau breaks. ground in Eagan Ground breaking ceremonies'. were scheduled July 1 for a new 23,000 square foot office center in Eagan for Farim Bu- reau Insurance. The center will be built at the inter- section of Interstate 35E and Lone .Oak Road and completed in January '199' . The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation also sponsored Farm Bureau Family.Day at the Minnesota . Zoo followingl'the ground breaking. Thomson, West merger approved by government The Thomson Corporation's $3.4; bill - lion acquisition of West Publishing Com= Curve.4.4 j� Jgt�G pany, based in Eagan, has been approved by the United States Department ofJusi! tice. West and Thomson Legal Publishing' will merge to form the West Information Publishing Group, also to be based 'in.' Eagan. Thomson plans to divest certain overlapping products resulting from ,the merger. Thomson also will make avail- able standardized licenses for a West ser- vice called Star Pagination, a method of: citing Federal and state case law. Richfield Blacktop faces investigation By Sue Hegarty Staff Writer �"s ` ^`ASS GE Two Eagan families are asking the city to revoke operating permits for Richfield Blacktop at 3206 Highway 13 in Eagan. In October 1994, the company received City Council approval to store trucks and landscaping materials outdoors at its fa- cility. Last May, Horizon Landscaping Co. began operating at the same location through an agreement between the two companies. Eagan residents Ron Miller and Tim Green and their families complained in June about diesel fumes and noise from the loading and unloading of landscape rock. Several other issues have been raised by the complainants, who have hired an attorney to settle the issue. Owners of Richfield Blacktop have raised their own concerns about Miller and his actions. They allege that Miller placed dirt on the business property with- out their permission to extend his back yard. They also claim Miller cut down trees , on Richfield Blacktop's property since complaining about the company. Richfield Blacktop filed a harassment complaint and received a restraining order lagainst Miller. City officials responded to the allega- tions by performing an inspection at the business and found that there were code violations. A compliance letter was sent to, Richfield Blacktop. "We will give the business a chance to succeed, a chance to adhere to the condi- tions 'and make the whole thing a suc- cess," 'said Councilmember Shawn Hunter.. A follow-up inspection is scheduled for Sept.' 26. "We're investigating the city code is- sues , and have sent out notification and will hopefully receive corrections on the conditional use provisions," said James Sheldon, city attorney. The council is expected to rule on the conipliance/revocation issue at the Oct. 1 meeting. ' i 1'.\c;1•; 4E )Lf5t..CSS1 What Is Eagan s Secret For EnficingIndusiry? Why has the township of Eagan hit the industry jackpot? That's a question either ver- bally, or in the minds of many envious neighbors. We asked John Klein, five- year Eagan board member, what they are using for a magic wand. Klein stated it simply: "We like to look at Eagan similar to a family with a talented child. If the family guides the talented one in a wise way, not overworking him, but with patience and understanding the child will de- velop his full po- tential. If they don't handle the talent carefully, they will destroy all the poten- tial that the child has." Klein, a St. Paul post office worker, noted that Eagan was under 4,000 population when he came on the board five years ago. Today they have about 8,000 What about the industry? "You bet we are getting in- dustry," Klein state s. B etter than 90% of the firms have come with those five years. Rauenhorst is getting 20 calls to 1 over his other established industrial parks in the Twin Cities area. Among the large businesses located in Eagan are: Univac, Mc- Kee, J. I. Case, Interstate Truck, Lull, LaHass, Steiner Air Ground, Spector, West Side Oil, Gopher Smelting, Richter Inc., Aglecraft Inc., New Holland Di- vision of Sperry Rand, Home Juice, RaymersIlardware, Globemaster Midwest $4 million dollar plant, Gambles, Arrow Tank, Ilarolds Discount Depart- ment, Cedarvale Center, Valley National Bank, Diesel Service, and others. What's coming? Allied Van L ines, LaBelle .,tor age; Central Warehouse; Aircraft Office building, Vil- laume Box and Lumber, Mark E. Jones Warehouse, Eagan Ware- house, Chicago Tube and Iron, and at least two large ones whose names are not announced. Oh yes, the $6 million dollar Blue Cross building, and many more plans. Klein said that Jim O'Neil and Jerry Rauenhorst have indicat- ed that persons may not recog- nize the place by next fall. Rauenhorst at first purchased 480 acres and believed he had a 10-year program. Now he has 1,000 acres. In addition, there is the Sibley Terminal Industrial Park and the Cedarvale Industrial park, all of which have great potential. "You really can't put a finger on one single thing," Klein stated. There are many factors, geo- graphic location, two miles from Wold Airport, nine miles from downtown Minneapolis, and seven miles from downtown St. Paul. The road system accessibility is also credited. Air freight is an important factor and is very much on the increase. He said that industry needs utilities. The board laid out a total system, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water program. "We are not growing like top- sy," he said. When the sewer was put in, we knew whatsizetomake it after a detailed study. Those lines must be sized for the future so they won't be dug up again. Engineer RobertRosenehas stak- ed his reputation as an engineer, on being correct, he said. The board knows where they are going. Developers have all the systems ready and know the plans will fit their programs. This results in tremendous sav- ings for the developer wvho un- derstands his buildings won't be disturbed by sewer and water diggers. "There is no Santa Claus in Eagan. What the people demand they know they must pay for. We ask patience with their de- mands," Klein stated. The township operates in the black as the board won't put a deficit budget before them. The town hall will be used for many years to come and as the town- ship grows, new residents will help pay for it. The operating expenses are from year to year, not forced onto the youngsters, Klein said. The board doesn't exploit in- dustry which doesn't want to be exploited. They won't come to a community where it is said "here's industry, let's nail 'em for all we can," Klein said. Industry looks ... one of their first looks . is at the mill rate. In Eagan it has been con- sistent, 1963 it was 14.90; 1964 13.33; 1965 13.62; 1966 15.06; 1967 15.82. In addition, all the projects have been paid for, they started the police department with eouip- ment and staff, the fire depart- ment, and the sewer and water system. They started the fire department, and the sewer and water system. They started in the fall of '67 and operated inthe black the first year which was almost unheard of. Klein credits the fiscal consultants Juran and Moody, for this aid. Why stay a township? This question is asked often of Eagan residents. As board chairman, Klein said you don't change just to keep up with the Joneses. You change if the government doesn't proper- ly represent the people, and you change if it can't administer to needs of the people. "I think we should stayatown- ship until one of the situations or both, become apparent." Another fact involved is that Eagan has still retained t h e "home town" touch. Village of- ficers themselves have been seen cleaning up parks, workingonthe town hall, and taking a personal interest in their civic affairs. They do as much for themselves as they can. When a community becomes a village, the people suddenly seem to feel that the govern- ment can do everything forthem. There's a limit to what the gov- ernment can do for the residents, Klein believes. Some folks feel there's aSanta C 1 au s when they incorporate. This just isn't true, Klein said. The public-spirited board chairman finds that he spends twice as much time on govern- ment problems as on his own fulltime job. The chairman now gets $175 per month, but until the last legislative session it was $50 per month, actually cost- ing money from his owlet pocket. A town official must be dedicat- ed because there's no expense ac- count from a township. One year he was paid $600 for the whole year, but traveled 5,820 miles. This ate up the $600 not count- ing lunches, etc. He believes that under the township form of government, people still have control of their town board and take community pride so necessary in local gov- ernment. DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE Thursday, Feb. 25, 1971 THE MINNEAPOLIS STAR * city's 1rlght to limit gas stations upheld • By GWENYTH JONES Minneapolis Star Staff Writer A city council may deny a permit for a gasoline station onthe grounds that the result *ould be "too many filling stations" in an area, Hennepin County District Court Judge Stanley D. Kane ruled today. It apparently is the first ,time a court has upheld the denial of a special use permit on that basis. In a decision expected to go to the Minnesota Su= preme Court, Kane upheld -the Brooklyn Park City Council in refusing the permit to Minnesota 500 Inc., a cut-rate gas compa- ny. , The c'o m p a n y argued that the council must is- sue the permit as long as the applicant complied with city ordnances about set -back, building require- ments and the like. Kane said that to accept this argument would be to deprive the council of all discretion and that discre- tion is the purpose of the . special use, permit device. He noted that the evi- dence. .was that there were already eight filling stations on Brooklyn Park's "Main Street," Os- seo Road from Zane Av.. southeast to the city "lim- its. Six of them are within one two -block area, and many of them are closed, the evidence' showed. Kane commented that Minneapolis is "p o c k- marked" with filling sta- tions which "stand closed and ugly or devoted to some other use for which their single purpose makes then ill adapted." He said *it was not arbi- trary • or unreasonable of the Brooklyn P.a r k City Council, in a justifiable concern for the city's fu- ture, to want to avoid such a situation. It was reasonable he said, for the Council to "r eject the proposition that its main street, its FifthAvenue and Nicollet Mall rolled into one, should become a n o t•h e r East' Lake Street . The city may be permitted to be as allergic to a horri- ble example as it is recep- tive; to what it conceives of as sound planning for its future." Kane said there has been confusion in the Min- nesota law about zoning for service stations, be- cause of apparent contra- diction between two im- portant decisions of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Court. Minnesota 500 argued that under those cases, the City Council could not deny the permit unless it specifically found that the service station would be a nuisance. However, Kane said, the most recent filling station zoning case, handed down by the Supreme Court in 1969, made it clear that this was not the law. He quoted that decision as saying the special use per- mit is a tool "designed not merely for nuisance con- trol, but to provide munic- ipalities with broad lati- tude to meet the c mu Nunn anjuoranumg,h innompaggggv °' m"rtiggg° MOVV10111 �� ■ii itl a •��pp! Thursday, Feb. 25, 1971 o.. Continued from Page 1B' factors having toy do with talent, company spirit, 1 sensible direction; c•a-r_e-. with 'detail and respect for' the material. • The company has found a natural rhythm, based in blessed honor to the joys , of language and its good use, and in clever observ- an'ce of the rule that a good story will tell itself if given.'a. chance., Stratford, .under Wil- liam Hutt's direction and Alan Barlow 's' design, •gives "Much A'do" a'.time- lessness, and pointsup the universality of .the enter- tainment, by pitching it chronologically off 'kilter. The setting can be called Victorian, for lack of more certain identification. At any rate, it's. quite re- • moved from' Elizabethan, •and is dressed up -in highly romantic vein, a much lat- er`Italian day of bright un- iforms, formalities;' good tailoring and high -fashion. The shift 'is. a useful one; allowing not only •for, visual treats of costuming but. consistent • ;with- the humorously romantic in- clination a n d • elaborate improbability of the whole play. - Getting' away from Elizabethan grimness. into a mellower atmosphere serves.— if done,.as Strat- ford does, with. taste. — Uprising against Don Ped- • In the case of Benedick and Beatrice, it is them- selves they must fight. • And fight they must: nev- er .can they meet without Beatrice loosing a : sca- thing -tongue and Benedick railing and swearing to re- main a bachelor. Both ulti- mately decide to wed the other '.'out, of.; pity," but the. fact is 'plain that nei- ther can be •happy without• the other. Hero;:and Claudio wind up• together through the unwitting discovery ' b y the' night watch of a plot by which Don John has falsely discredited Hero's virtue. Stratford's cast- is first rate, without a real weak- ness, and success is gener ; ouslydistributed through- out .the, some 25 roles. Par- ticularly , to be remem- bered are Kenneth Welsh's Benedick; William Needles' Leonato; Powys Thomas as Antonio, Leon- atos brother; Eric Don- kin's\'Don Pedro; Mervyn Blake as, a marvelously funny buffoon of a . chief constable, Dogberry, and. Malcolm Armstrong's brief bit as a priest/. Jane Casson's Beatrice crackles and snaps (and .perhaps last night was overly brit- Eagan Town Board. a roves �p 2 buildings, turns downplant Permits for two large, build- ings in the Eagandale Center Industrial • Park were ap- proved this week by the Eagan Town Board, but a re- Iquest for an asphalt plant was rejecteck The larger' building in Eagandale Center in the nor- thern portion of the town- ship Will cost an estimated $2.5 million and will be built by American Fruit and Pro- duce Co. Town , officials , said the building will have 128,000 square feet and is to be used mainly as a refrigerated warehouse. 1 Economics Laboratory, Inc., St. Paul, was granted a build- ing permit for an office build- ing, warehouse and light - manufacturing facility in the. industrial park. The permit for the building is subject to preparation of a plat for that portion of the industrial park, by developers. Value of Laboratories estimated :at' town officials A request • the Economics building was $1 million by by Alexander Construction Co. to build and operate an asphalt plant west of Hwy. 13 and about one-half mile south of Lone Oak- Road was turned down by the hoard: "The Timberline Civic Association, w h i c h• represents residents 'of the Timberline Addition, opposed the 'plant. .. - The Town Board 'also ap- proved a building permit for a clubhouse for the Parkview Golf Course. The course is being built south of ,Cliff Rd. and east of Pilot Knob Rd. next to- the new county park. Free days off for j stic G'anacl�are law, revision s By EDWARD COWAN • New York Times Service • TORONTO, Canada —In a law -enforcement policy shift of potential significance to Indians and Eskimos, Cana- dian authorities in the North-, west Territories are largely refraining from prosecuting people : for being drunk, in public, according to a spokes-. man ,for John Turner, the federal minister of justice. Turner, who recently re- turned to Ottawa from sev- eral days on circuit with Justice William. G. Morrow, earlier had announced a long list of changes i • •• amined at a three-day con- ference of -•territorial• justices of the peace in Yellow. Knife, the, capital of 'the Northwest • Territories. Turner promised that in choosing justices of the peace he would' consult the crown prosecutor, private lawyers and the commissioner of the territories. His predecessors have relied largely on the recommendation of a settle- m e n t' s Royal . Canadian Mounted Policeman. Legal experts have felt that the 0 Intoxicated per sons are to be sent or taken home, Hayes said, or possibly b held in - jail overnight. "I seems to • be working fairl well," he added: The Mounties ha v e a FIBE SPE,CIA FEATURES: AN ARCHITECTS SKETCH depicts the new Eagan facility of Donaldson, Company, Inc., construction of which will begin next month. The firm will move its St. Paul operations into the new 250,000-square-foot factory when it is completed in early To Start Next Month . B,5( �c �, 6e --wTI- 1971. It will be located near Lone Oak Rd., west of the intersection of Hghwoys 55 and 49. Donaldson Co. to Break Ground for New Plant Groundbreaking is schedul- ed in September for the 250,- 000-square-foot factory build- ing to be built by Donaldson Company. Inc., on a sixty - acre tract in Eagandale In- dustrial Park, Eagan town- ship. In announcing the huge con- struction project, Frank Don- aldson, president of the Bloom- ington -based firm, said the company will move its St. Paul operations into the new Eagan facility when it is completed in early 1971. The plant is being erected near Lone Oak Rd., west of the intersection of Minnesota Highways 55 and 49. It will be the largest factory in the Don- aldson system of seven U.S. plants in four states. The company, which manu- factures heavy-duty engine air cleaners, filters, mufflers, seals and machined precision parts, also has operations in eight nations overseas. Woodburn & O'Neil Archi- tects of Des Moines, Iowa, designed the structure. With seven U.S. factories and operations in eight na- tions overseas, the Donaldson Company serves customers on every continent. Its overseas operations are located in West Germany, France, United King- dom, Brazil, Japan, Republic of South Africa, and Belgium. The third major expansion of the firm's international headquarters and technical center in Bloomington vl be completed this year. The 50,000 - square - foot action brings the total space ir)on- aldson's three -building am - pus" to 180,000 square fef The headquarters ccplex is located just off the rter- section of 35W and 94th S ; 1,1111111011111w4,/.11-.11t1 • : • s t , • : • . ••• • • • !!‘i,fr „ teddy be4(coat CuddIyas.the.:;teddi beat...for which it was named,. quarter lerygthselOtible breasted coat.bf.rich, lustrous tBorg, Orlon acrylic pile is both . washable and dry cleanable. It is bark 'ARTISTL,PainiingS',and Sculptures THE COMMUNITY STATE BANK in the 'Parking Lot 96ih & LYNDALE' GUST 16-17 HOURS: SUN. NOON til 6 p.m. • 7, • batidalUte- plaids and knits The. 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Feeders: Mostly calves and bulls s and gilts: Gen- onday's average. 0-240 lbs. $20.50. 2.3 190-240 lbs. 60 lbs. $19.75- 19-19.75. Sows: 00 lbs. $18- 0 lbs. $17- 1-3 120- Donaldson Co. Plans Plant in Dakota County Donaldson Co., Inc., head- quartered in Bloomington, plans to build a 275,000- square - foot manufacturing plant on a 60-acre site in Eagan Township, Dakota County. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer. Cost figures have not been made public. The company's St. Paul op- erations will be moved into the new factory, which will be the largest in the Donald- son system of seven plants in four states. There are 275 Donaldson employees work- ing in the St. Paul plant. Donaldson is leasing the construction site in t h e 1,100-acre Eagandale Center Industrial Park from Rauen- horst Development Corp. It has an option to purchase the site, for an undisclosed sum. Donaldson produces heavy- duty engine air cleaners, fil- ters, mufflers, seals and ma- chined precision parts. SAND BAGS 100,000 NEW BURLAP IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT $148.00 Per M Ppd. BEMIS COMPANY, INC. 529-9671 Wed., April 16, 1969 ** THE MINNEAPOLIS TRIBUNE 15 This Is Richard P. Dunsmore He Is Maccabees Mutual Life Insurance Company's Leading Producer • ( 1 'THE. M1,6IEAPOLiS TRIBUN *** . Wed., April 16, 1969 Marie • C Continued From Page One EC121 aircraft survived and were picked up by North Korean gunboats. • The national chairman of the committee; the Rev. Paul Lindstrom, told a news con- ference in the suburb north of Chicago that the informa- tion was received from "a government source friendly to.our, committee." •Mr. Lindstrom noted that his committee had announced --advance the government's ements with North Ko- • +he freeing of , the the intelligence that' MANCHURIA - NORTH 'KOREA '14(1.1:=:- •0' Wonsan SEOUL SOUTH KOREA • Kagoshima SHIKOKU KYUSHU , A HOKKAIDO HONSHU • 1:TOKYO es • JAPAN • Pacific Oceon an enlisted re - Trespass Continued From Page One children, •Robert Benford, 3449 3rd Av. S., ' and Mrs. Glenda Jackson, 1248 Rus- sell Av: N., who Said some parents were keeping their youngsters out of school "un- til things straighten out." •Opponent s of tht" meas- ure charged that it could be arbitrarily used to, exclude from the schools reporters, community organiiers, 'union officials, and- individuals rep- resenting unpopular points of view. Randy Staten of the. Black Coalition claimed that the ordinance "is .not geared to Protect students and teach- ers. It. is geared to stop black people and other people fighting racism •in schools.'? - James Hickman, coordina- tor of community organiza- tion,. Eastside Neighborhood House, said that many in the community.. view' Sehools • as 'ilS!!. and that the'•ordinance New Democra tyou are rr mous mistake that the peop;, tal P are askir Evan Stark, 'r East Side CitjZ( Center. •Voting in fa pass ordinanci Curtin, Dan I Anderson ar: stein. Gerald 41 ught unsucir lay action on for further st THE COMMCOMIVI terday pigeon ly a proposa ombudsman ., grievances ag In dontrast public heariT trespass on, budsman pi sponsored' dent Co' with Tv C -c -N) -rites cvk,K -7/.1- business Eagan designer appointed to governor's Residence Council Gov. Arne Carlson appointed F.J. Sabongi of Eagan to serve a four-year term on the gover- nor's Residence Council. Sabongi is principal of Sabongi Consulting Group, Inc., an Eagan firm that offers historic preservation, architec- ture and interior design serv- ices. He specializes in the renovation of historic buildings and downtown revitalization projects. The governor's Residence Council develops an overall restoration plan for the gover- nor's residence and surrounding grounds. It solicits contribu- tions to restore, maintain and decorate the govemor's resi- dence. Sabongi is the council member who represents the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers. is dean's list for the second m of the 1995-96 academic ar. To be named to the list, a dent must earn a grade -point erage of . 3.5 or higher on a 1 scale. I osh Bruce, son of Larry and aron Bruce of Eagan,- at- ded the Concordia German nguage Village near emidji June 10-15. Concordia nguage Villages is an infor- Lal experience -based program F Concordia ' College, Moor- ead, that introduces young eople, ages 7 to 18, to world inguages and cultures. - Sarah A. Stevens, daughter F Bill Stevens of Eagan, has as been named to the dean's st •for the spring semester at radley University in Peoria, 1. To be eligible for the ean's list, a student must thieve a minimum 3.5 grade- int average for -the semester a 4.0 scale. Kari Jo Ferguson of Eagan ceived the Juris Doctor de- ee 'in May at the Hamline iversity School of Law mmencement ceremony. New Shoppin Area Planned by Dayton Co.,is By FRED 'JOHNSON Minneapolis Tribune Staff Writer Dayton Development Co. announced. Tuesday that it plans to develop a regional shopping center in Dakota County ,in the "mid-1970's." The firm, a subsidiary .of Dayton -Hudson Corporation, said it has acquired options to buy a 562-acre; site for the center. • The site is northeast of the intersection of Hwys. 55 and 49 and Lone Oak Road and South of Interstate Hwy. 4 9.4 in Eagan Township: Portions of .the site spill over into Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights. The company declined to say how much it will pay for the land, or to comment on the size of the center and what kinds of stores it will contain. The firm did say,. however, that . theproject would be comparable to -its other Twin *Cities' area shopping centers —Southdale in Edina, Rose- dale in Roseville and Brook dale in Brooklyn Center.'. It also said the• develop- ment."will include office and apartment buildings." THE THREE existing -facil- ities are centers fora variety of retail stores I and services. Among other things, all three contain Dayton's . and Don- aldson's department stores. Dayton Development also has announced plans to open a shopping center in ,Minne- tonka, - to be known as • 12 Oaks, in 1972. The Dakota County proj- ect would give the company two centers on the south side of the metropolitan area, as well.'as two on the north and one on the west. The company described the Dayton Continued on Page Six ay's Look . . in and love is this in bonded' Orlon® belt or without. p-dry 'dress comes i fine black checks.. Moderately Priced /rite, call 332-2141. a.yDownton;to 5:45, << �'to' 9:30. t, la per. carrier salesman your paying. hiin the' • Le calls to collect. Mpls. St. Paul Hwy 55 Dayton Site Dayton Continued From Page One selection of the Dakota site as part of its long-range 'plan for - d e v e 1'op i _n.g, centers throughout the metropolitan area... The new center will be de- signed to serve Dakota Coun- ty, a rapidly growing residen- tial area, as well as other por- tioris of the southern subur- ban area.. - Robert G., Bertholf, presi- dent of Dayton Development, said that "excellent develop- ing t i• a f f i c patterns" and "imaginative : and realistic planning" by the Eagan Town Council were among the fac- tors that led toselection of the site. • "It is also a very •pretty site," Bertholf said in a pre- pared statement. "There are several' ponds on the proper-. ty and some of them conceiv- ably could be. 'put to good architectural use." Of the existing. Dayton shop- ping centers, Southdale 'has 971,000 square ,feet 'of space, Brookdale covers 1,004,000 square f e e t and Rosedale, which opened in August,, cov- ers 560.000. square feet. If Dayton Development Co. follows through : on plans to build a major shopping center ' in northern Dakota County, it will stimulate• further econom- ic development in an areal where considerable momentum! . is already building up. THAT SEEMED to be the. consensus of business 'and' government leaders following' last week's announcement byl Dayton's that it had acquired options to buy ' 562.• acres of land, mostly in Eagan Town- ship, with the' intention of building a center in the mid- 1970's. • The- site is northeast, of the intersection of . Hwys. 55. and 49 and Lone Oak Road. Interstate Hwy. 494, sche- duled to run along the bound- ary between Eagan and Men - Would Stimulate Development ... Dayton Proposal Seen as Spur to Grow dota, Heights, would pass through the northern part of the site. Of the ; 562 acres, 492 lie in Eagan, 59 in. Mendota Heights, and 10 in Inver Grove Heights. ' The area was de- scribed by a realtor as one of gently rolling lands, most of which is now being actively farmed. The oronertiec elude two sizable ponds., ROBERT G. BERT}IOLF,! president of Dayton. Develop- ment said plans for the cen- ter call for it to be similar' to the company's three exist-' ing ones in the Twin Cities suburbs—Southdale in Edina,. Brookdale, in Brooklyn Cen- ter, and Rosedale in Rose- ville. Southdale and Brookdale are both about 1 million square Freiling .' McKay feet in size, and expansion plans would put Rosedale • approximately in that same class. All three are anchored by Dayton's and Donaldson's department stores, with the. number of additional shops ranging from 55 to 80. Brookdale also has J. C. Penney and Sears Roebuck stores, and additional depart- ment stores are planned at Southdale and Rosedale THE EAGAN site apparent- ly is much larger than the land packages Dayton's started with at the other centers. One Edina official said the original Southdale acreage was not more than 60 per cent as large as the Eagan figure. Dayton's has followed a basic philosophy of buying a large parcel of land, building a .center, and then selling or a leasing the surrounds ng un- a used- area for a higher price which results from construc- tion of the center. - EDWARD MARANDA, as- sistant planning director for the Metropolitan Council, said the Dayton proposal will pro- vide a big regional, sub -met- ropolitan commercial complex in Dakota County for the first time. He termed the ' 14-year-old; 56-shop Signal Hills center in West St. Paul an "inter- mediate" center, with limited department store facilities. He predicted it would become ancillary to the , Dayton de- velopment. THE EAGAN site, Maranda id, is the\size of the whole heart of downtown St.. Paul nd offers room for, a great mount of retailing besides h in Dakota County as off p DAYTON OPTION SITE 3 communities involved the traditional Dayton -Donald- son pairing in these centers, and also. space for such things ice, amusement, hos ital and government facilities. tury. He said' it could become the business district of northern Dakota County, providing for the first time a facility which would draw from both the east and west, with two major rivers (the Minnesota and Mississippi) serving as 'na- tural boundaries.. FROM A planning stand- point, Maranda said, the cen- ter provides an "enormous opportunity" for northern • Dakota County and could mean its "coming of age." Maranda, one of the chief architects' of the Metropoli- tan Development Guide,' said he' would like to see the area plan a real sub -metropolitan' center that would serve a population expected to reach 400,000 by the end of the cen• - HE CALLED the site . an • "interesting one" and said the "rugged" country pro- vides the potential "to ,=do something great architectur- ally and aesthetically." Maranda cautioned that the results could be something "either magnificent or catas- trophic. " THE LATTER condition, could' arise, he indicated, if mistakes are made in- the traffic pattern around the center, if improper land -use planning results in a fringe area of poor development's, or if bulldozers are brought in and mow down the hills. Maranda said the area has been opening up very' well in the last 5 to 10 years, ,and To Page 30 • ) Page 22—Minnesota Valley • Sun—Thurs., Oct. 9, 1969 Youth Choir Organized at Local Church A Youth -Sing group for stu- dents in grades eight through twelve has been organized at `Prince of 'Peace Lutheran Church under the direction of John Brower. - The group meets at 7:3e = More Security With FALSE TEETH While Eating. Talking Don't be so afraid that your false, .. teeth will come loose or drop Just at the wrong Lime. For more security and more comfort, just sprinkle a little FASTEETH on your plates. FASTEETH holds both uppers and lowers firmer longer. Makes -eating easier. FASTEETH is alkaline. No gummy, pasty taste! Dentures that fit are essential to health. See your dentist regularly. Get FASTEETH. p.m. each Wednesday •and re- hearsals .are followed by dis- cussion periods with Allen Jerdee, student pastor. The cherub choir, which in- cludes youngsters in grades one through three, and the junior choir, for fourth through seventh graders, re- hearse at 4 p.m. each Wed- nesday with Pastor Kompelien and Mrs. .Robert Macdonald in charge. The senior choir rehearses at 7:45 p.m. each Wednesday under the direction of Mrs. Don Shifflet. Members and friends of the congregation who are inter- ested in singing with these groups are invited to attend rehearsals. Young Students • Given Bibles Members of the fourth grade Sunday_ school classes at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church received Bibles 'as gifts from the congregation at services last Sunday. Forty - three Bibles • , were given to the students who meet in four classes taught by Mil- dred Baumann, Barbara How- ard, Jennie Hobson and Debbie Hobson. Making the presentation was Roger Swenson, representing the Board of Youth and Ed- ucation. News From. The Churches Carol Anderson 890-2177 CHRIST LUTHERAN Worship services are at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. with Sun- day School and Bible classes for adults and juniors at 9:15 a.m. The monthly meeting of the church council will be held on Tuesday; Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m. Confirmation classes are now meeting every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The choir is again rehearsing each Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. FAITH COVENANT The first session of five Bible Study Seminars will be held on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 7:00 p.m. The seminar will feature a study of the book of Revelations. Rev. Wilson Fagerberg; instructor in the new testament at Golden Valley Lutheran College,.will lead the study. Seminars will be held each. Sunday at 7:00 p.m..from Oct. 12 through Nov. will be served at the close of CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST All available hands are urged to come and help Saturday morning, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. at the church for a morning of work. During the morning worship Sunday, Oct. 12 a Child Dedication ceremony will be conducted. LU.•THERAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION The Martha Circle meets tonight, Oct. 9, at 8:00 p.m. On Monday, Oct. 13 the Lydia circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Donna Hoffmann at 8:00 p.m. The Boards of Stewardship and Public Relations will be meeting ,on Oct. 13 at 8:00 p.m. On Wednesday. Oct. 15, the Sunday Church School teachers will meet at 7:30 p.m. The Church Council will meet at 8:00 p.m. , • GOOD SHEPHARD LUTHERAN The semi-annual Rally of -the Lutheran Women's Mis- sionary Socity will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Almena, Wisc. Guest speakers will be Mrs. Peter Chang of the Chinese Evangelical Lutheran Church in•Hong Kong. Sunday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. the quarterly business 'meeting will be held. Elections' will be held for the three vacant councilmen positions. • • Boy Pioneers will 'meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The Girl Pioneers will not meet this week. • The morning Bible class meets at 10 a.m. each Wednes- day. • • Sunday School teachers will meet Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY Worship services and Sunday School are held each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in the small gym of the Burnsville High School. - REDEEMER LUTHERAN A special offering' will be taken on Sunday for several unexpected items that had not been included in the budget. Couples Club and their families will meet at 2:30 Sunday Mrs. Toews Missionary To Speak at - Local Church Mrs. Gladys Toews, a mis sionary on furlough from th •Philippines, will speak at a Dayton Proposal that the new center should spur further development, keeping the present momen- tum going and possibly ac- celerating it —both in residen- tial and non-residential build- ing. JOHN MCKAY, president of the Southeast Metropolitan Area Chamber of Commerce, said his group feels the Day- ton announcement "vindicates what we have said• all along — that northern; Dakota County is the area of growth in the metropolitan area in the 70's; and any .development such as this will speed home as well as commercial development in this are_a." McKay said' he felt the center would not hurt • any existing enterprise, such as Signal Hills, but generate additional business. The population explosion and in= flux of people from the rural areas will take care of the new business necessary, he said. FOR EAGAN Township, the proposed center would add a new dimension to its rapid residential and indus- trial development. ,The town now 'has a population of about 9,000 and has chalked up an impressive list of new busi- ness tenants: Univac,' Blue Cross, and the Rauenhorst Eagandale Industrial Park, which includes a big Donald- , son Co. plant among others. Eagan has benefited from its close proximity ' to both Minneapolis and St. Paul as well as the Twin Cities In- ternational Airport. It also has four state: highways cut- ting through it, two proposed interstate • highway routes. and two railroads. BUT JOHN KLEIN, chair- man of the, town board, .also credits the "courage and foresight" of the board, plan- ning commission, and engi- neering, legal, and financial consultants in "moving for- ward to provide new services • • From. Page 21 DAYTON SYMBOL . —sewer, water, and roads— which are necessary before any. of this development can function in a community." Dayton's-didcite_ the "imag- inative and realistic planning by the Eagan Town' Board "as one factor influencing its site decision"; along with\ "ex- cellent developing traffic pat- terns", in the area, expected rapid population growth, and the attractiveness of the site. THOMAS FREILING, chair- man of the Dakota County Board, believes the new cen- ter will increase the.county's assessed valuation to such a .degree that it will allow. it to continue operating on a non - borrowing basis: • / Southdale has•a market value of,,$15 million .on the: Edina tax books, and it has formed the nucleus for such. other de- .velopments in a 6-t6-8-block peripheral area as a medical complex, office center, twin theaters, car dealerships, several large apartment com- plexes, a supermarket, bowl- ing alley, and furniture store. DAKOTA . COUNTY had an assessed valuation of $83 mil- lion Itiis year, and the figure is expected _ to hit $100 million in 1970, -according, to- Freiling. Population rose/ 5.4' per cent to an estimated lotaI, of 132,000 in the' past year —the biggest percentage gain! in the metro- politan area —and a figure of 281,000 is predicted for 1985. • While the center will serve primarily northern Dakota _County, -it-is .expected -to- draw customers from South Wash- ington County the west side • of St. Paul, Bloomington and Richfield, Farmington, North- field,. Faribault, and Owatonna too. DAYTON'S NEXT step on the_Eagan plan .will be re- search and development work and feasibility studies on the 'site, a `spokesman said. Its announced intention at this time is to include office and apartment buildings in the center. Besides the currently operat- ing Southdale! Brookdale, and Rosedale, Dayton Development is also planning a regional shopping center in Minnetonka, to be called "12 Oaks." It is scheduled to open in 1972. Dayton Development is a sub- sidiary of Dayton -Hudson Corp., ER CRUSADE Bill King is a promoter out of Louisville who managed Judy Canova on television, discovered Tennessee Ernie Ford, and helped send Cassius Clay and Jimmy Ellis off to meet their separate and dissimilar destinies. He also introduced Happy Chandler's daughter Mimi to Hollywood as an actress. but a man shouldn't be blamed for trying. Now he has embarked an a crusade to save pro- fessional boxing by applying artificial respiration to amateur boxing. Nobody can say he hasn't made a hell of a start. He has sold a team match between the United States and Russia for the coarsest bundle of loot ever seen in amateur circles -- $30,000 from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas where the fights will be conducted Oct. 25 and $40,000 from American Broadcasting Co., which will telecast the show on "Wide World of Sports." ABOUT TWO WEEKS after that, his brainchild will be born an eight -city league of boxing teams with a five -month season of scheduled competition. Jack Drees, America's tallest sportscaster, is president of the In- ternational Boxing League. with offices in Chicago. The idea is Jack's and mine," Bill King said. "He's part owner of the Chicago franchise and I'm backing the team in Louisville. The backer in each city has put up a $25.000 performance bond plus $4,000 for ex- penses of the league office." TALENT HUNT King was in New York for the match between the United States and an Italian team in Madison Square Garden the other night. He represents the Amateur Athletic Union in negotiating television deals for boxing, and the AAU is with him in the league project. The AAU has the New York franchise in the league. "IF PROFESSIONAL BOXING is hurting." King start "it isn't for lack of public interest: it's because we don't have the talent. And we don't have the talent because kids have no place to box. "The mayor's Youth Boxing Program in Louisville operates four gyms where we have more than 300 kids training. A coach and trainer are provided for each gym. The program has produced two heavyweight champions -- Clay and Ellis -- and now we have a kid named Marcus Anderson who has lost only once as a pro. Yet after Marcus won 15 bouts we made 18 phone calls around the country and couldn't find an opponent for him. With the neighborhood clubs dead, the only place Eagandale Scenes. . EXHAUST CONTROLS, Inc., at 1233 Eagan Industrial Road, in Eagondale Center Indust- rial Pork, Eagan is but one of about 20 firms now located in the 1100 acre pork being developed by Rauenhorst Corporation, Edina. The firm also owns Great Lakes Manufacturing Corporation of Winona, a maker of auto equip- ment such as the Vulcan brand of commercial ABOUT 115 TRUCKS will be located at this large truck terminal of REA Express, in the Eagandale Center Industrial Pork, ONE OF the entrances to the Eagandale Center Industrial Pork, being developed by Rauenhorst Corporation, Edina, in Eagan township, is shown. Some of the firms located there ore listed at the left of the sign, and the jocks, and jack stands. "Power Stocks" are the main product, Eugene Groh, Northfield, operations manager, said another company product is the Shur Moor self locking mooring device. About 10 persons are usually employed in the assembly operation. The company recently authorized a capital stock from 500,000 to 7,500,000 shares. Eagan township, firm officials said. The building with its many doors is nearing com- pletion. Rauenhorst symbol is at the right. 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One resulted in more than 100 complaints to Eagan police and the Minnesota Pollution Con- trol Agency. Several residents complained that the odor nauseated them and a mother reported that her asthmat- ic daughter developed a severe headache and shortness of breath. PCA officials said last month that sulfurcompounds at high concen- trations can cause nausea and res- piratory problems. Another release last week prompted at least 60 complaints to Eagan police. A Koch official this week con- firmed the company has a plan to contain vapor releases, but refused to discuss specifics, including when the device will be working. "We do not discuss the operating details of the refinery in the press," said Tom Segar, Koch's en- vironmental manager. Segar said the project was un- dertaken "primarily as a response to odor concerns and we want to abate them." He refused further discussion of whether media reports and em- ployee pressure to correct the problem influenced the project, as several employees contend. An employee who requested ano- nymity said the matter was ad-• dressed by employees last week at a monthly meeting between man- agement and union members on safety issues. Union membe,rs pressed for a resolution and brought in newspaper articles about the leaks, the employee said. Segar would not comment on the discussion. The vapor releases have oc- Please see Vapors/2B 2( aL L.Jus VII JLreet ana . interstate 35E. The, cost •to property owners 'wouldbe about $7 a foot. Kuhfeld told the council -the Pub- ' lic Works Department believed • that with the planned widening of Larpenteur to four lanes and the resulting traffic, it would be safer • for area residents and visitors to walkon sidewalks. • • Rettman, who represents the area, said the neighborhood would be safer without them. She showed • ,the council slides of just how' close the homes along Larpenteur are to the street. • The Ramsey County street wid-.. ening project already would chop off a portion of, the home owners' • property, she said: A sidewalk would take even more, moving • traffic closer to the homes. "There will be a lot of traffic, close to people," she said. 'Putting a sidewalk there = in an area with very small yards with lots of chil- dren playing •--and you cut down the barrier between the homes and the street." The council unanimously defeat- , •ed the proposal based on Rett-. man's statement that neighbors op- posed , •sidewalks and no one else • would use them. The council has a. long-standing policy • of only ap- •,proving new sidewalks for neigh- - borhoods • when residents want them. . • The council then approved two • , other sidewalk proposals = about • 400 feet along the south side of Pizza chain's • winds up feed] The Salvation Army served 250 ,.free pizzas to needy people' in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, tour- tesy'of a World Series bet between the Dominos Pizza stores in .St. - Louis and in the Twin Cities. The stores. had wagered $1,000 worth of pizza to bedonated to the - favorite charity of. the winning lo-. . ' cation's Dominos. chain, Salvation Army spokeswoman Debra Wilken said. - • The Salvation Army said it ex- pected to serve about 1,000 people Wednesday. • . "Lots of these people are in cri- sis situations and this takes their • i minds off their troubles for awhile," Wilken said. "It's one of L life's little pleasures — ordering a pizza — something that we ' take • Vapors Continued from Page 113' curred . in an outdoor area where petroleum liquids are temporarily;' stored in tanks. Although the tanks are covered, the..covers contain •` • vents so that vapors can escape. The vapors now move directly . into the atmosphere, and are car- ' ried beyond the refinery when wind conditions are right, Segar said. The company intends to install pipes that will capture the vapors and route them into other, tanks, he said,. and the vapors will be put back into the refining process for conversion into fuel products. • r .4-44•X . • • - • • .• . , ••',•4 ".! •‘!'' r` • ' .4 • • — . 6,,teLe' sinesseslito pres • MercibeisOf the Eagan- bu§14: ness!torirtnitihktYtii011•Aoriii have the .olitiortunitY'fiff.lakitiattiti.':'.' • an ambitious and nove1t'-4•• • gram designed to :so1iit their opirient issues • EakiiiPChainheictif;'C•iiiiiiiieireeA: are - of fritri.'rrieetkiiiSi.,44.tliefri-ift:of ••• , ••• ese meOnngs wiII give business owner a , on key.`ibusiness, said Don -Chapdeissues of 4coern t6 1 ai ern Dakota County Chamber • of*.*•cOtiiiiiefee!-At4,theriiiiiie,,''. time, they wit1 gettip-to-dat information ob th4statu of N CHAPOEIAINE; Jeft, and To Hdges , varidtil•PrOgraiiie:Ag •'•••: * '• • agan City AdmHuistratort."`*-0 • - Tom Hedgessaidthat-he and approvals or from the other members' of clty govem- city If' 't trieri0"These 'people may • not al., " • heating the Views • of business ' commnity think-:•"; all, or etieii- amajority,of tao= aboiri`, the ' tity!s• ,diriier)t business itieoOlei" heaid tion and late=aftefire-'66 sessions • Hedges said 1thatoffiiaIs iii- and one morning e&ing are teract for those busi ditiohS a.nd thOge*ti*hol:feititire nesse in the 'lligh.**aimi.4§: 'arid ••=,;•„•'1.: r% area, will be held at I lie offices o(tiAikt 801 Lone, Oak Roath It will run the group due ChpdeIaine aid Hedgs fietlifite the iiieetifig,. and iteciiieg dbtt dt' �ffkiaI 'iI- oiid on business develonments in " • i Eagan: as ivii.6-4A!' Oct 10; 4=5:30 p.M.; ?- =.• ton Drive, • • *'4Niiki• •Cliff, 2280 Cliff 1oad,• ••• Novi 20, 4-5:30 • • mess owners in eresled in , attending should aII the Ea • Chamber iiffi'C'e it 452- 98 It i4•* itai•We8gg.gs, to be ehahibef •the.ineeting. , �uncil _ says eno By CHRISTY DeJOY EAGAN -- With almost 21 per- cent combined commercial and industrial zoning in Eagan; the city council is leery ofapproving any more rezoning to commer- cial or industrial. ' The • zoning is _ substantially higher than similar communities. The average of commercial and . industrial zoning in the, cities of Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Inver Grove Heights and• Maple Grove is 12.6 percent. The average commercial zoning in those areas is 3.6 percent and Eagan has 6.7 percent. r A motion to approve rezoning Action_nos_tnoned of 100 acres of land to limited business, roadside business and high-tech warehouse/office failed June 18 and,the council agreed to continue the request for rezoning and sent it back to the Advisory Planning Commission. (Council- men James Smith, Jerry Thomas and Ted Wachter voted in favor of the rezoning and Mayor Bea Blomquist and councilmeniber Thomas 'Egan opposed the mo- tion. Since a four -fifths . vote is •needed for approval of rezoning, ,the motion failed.) Land owner Robert O'Neil re- quested the rezoning from agri= cultural "to various planned development uses for a project called O'Neil Center, located on landnorth of Yankee Doodle Road, east of Interstate_ 35E and west of Lexington Avenue. The planning commission recommended denial of the re- zoning because the city has an ex- cess of commercially zoned prop- erty, the property is designated multi -family • residential on the city's comprehensive land use guide and the proposed office and warehouse should be located on limited industrial property, not commercial. However, Harold Sheff, an at- torney representing O'Neil, said the generalreason for the rezon- ing request is that the land is "right ,for 'commercial develop- ment." "Everything points to commer- cial use," he said. John Klein, a consultant to O'Neil, said when I-35E opens this fall, the parcelwill be ideal for commercial use. Most land surrounding freeway inter- changes is commercial, he add- ed. Klein said another use, such as multiple family residential, would not be suited for the area. "Dense'apartments would ruin the area. An apartment ghetto would harm our city. We want to build a total community," he (continued on p.9A), An Tunes ago, Marriage Encounter in the beginning," Gemza said. s a way to rediscover the love Marriage Encounter began in hat was. so fresh in the early. Minnesota in 1972 and is a na- /ears of marriage. tional nonprofit organization. Marriage Encounter and While there is talk of religion engaged Encounteroffer a and a supreme being, Stoessel weekend retreat, for those who said; it is not intended' to would like to make their relation, strengthen any particular faith. 'hip better, according to 'ex- "We've had atheists who haven't- cutive directorJeanneStoesselof 'objected to the program," she d for those married many Waati uraugiiL ule ' "- urnsville and acting office anager Pat Gemza of South St. aul.• The weekend retreats begin 8 .m. Friday evening_ when the .ouples arrive at -encounter eadquarters in the 24-bedroam 'Shaughnessy Hall on the cam - us of St. Thomas Academy in endota Heights. Friday night.is for program in- roduction. Three ' couples and ossibly a clergy member, called team, run the encounter. They xplain to the couples that the eams will share experiences nles and the 'couples; she. said. said. Room and board is included in the' cost of the weekend. "The way you can communicate here is different. There are no inter- ruptions from children or phone calls. And you learn how to (ef- fectively) communicate and read body language," Gemza said. The communication .practices taught here are the same for the engaged and married couple but the thrust is different. "The en- gaged couple is projecting, The married couple has shared a life together and so it's , different," to go. "What I got out of it.is that the focus -is not to blame, but it is to ,listen, understand, communicate and accept. My husband got just ,•as much out of it as I did, and husbands) usually do... "'Our (encounter) is nine years old and' the communication has almost become. learned. We still have arguments, but.it's how we go about resolving it," she said.. Stoessel was more apprehen-. sive about the weekend than her husband she said. When she was' hired for the job in January, she 'was required to experience the • encounter with' her husband. "I thought, 'What if I don't like it?' " "We have been married 21- years, and it was a phenomenal experience. I found out a lot.of things about my husband that I' never knew. It's not only a discovery, tut 'a rediscovery," she said. "I : have abetter communica- PAT GEMZA, left, and Je counter say the programs Gemza and Stoessel "I feel a sense of fulfillment. I feel as if I'm contributing. We're giving people a gift (of couple communication) or at least the chance to take advantage of the gift," Gemza said. Eagan complex could extension of 1-494 'strip' By Mike Barrett')s The City Council hasn't acted sion the land use, heights of Staff Writer on the commission recommenda- structures and noise should be tion. But council members will considered. He also said Eagan An estimated $30 million of- meet with commission members and airport officials should plan fice-motel complex proposed for at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in City on how the area beneath the air - Eagan below a major airlane Hall to review the city height or- lanes should be developed before leading into Minneapolis -St. Paul dinance in commercial zones acting on Gannon's proposal. International Airport has raised limiting buildings to 2.5 stories. questions from government offi- According to City Engineer At the same time, Duane cials. Thomas Colbert, O.J. Sporting Haukebo of the state Depart - Last week, Patrick Gannon, of Goods, owner of the 19-acre meat of Transportation said Amcon Corp., told the Dispatch tract for the Gannon project, un- safety factors involving people that he wants to construct two 6- successfully requested the com on the ground and in the air story office buildings, a 200- mission to approve a zoning planes should be considered. room motel, a restaurant and a change from agriculture to a Currently, workers are build - parking ramp at the southwest planned unit development. ing the I-494 bridge from Bloom - corner of I-494 and Pilot Knob O.J. Sporting Goods also un- ington across the river with the Road. successfully requested a prelimi- nary plat to subdivide the acre- connection to Highway 55 in age and a variance to exceed Eagan and Mendota Heights to city height limits of commercial be open in the fall of 1982. buildings. Gannon's Amcon Corp. is a de - Chauncey Case of the Metro- sign, construction and leasing "We feel a project like this politan Council told the commis- firm in Burnsville. would have a lot of inter perhaps could be the home of major companies," Gannon said. "We also are negotiating with a major hotel chain about leasing the motel and restaurant opera- tion." Gannon said the project would be an expansion of the I-494 strip development in Bloomington into northern Dakota County. However, officials of the Met- ropolitan Council, state Depart- ment of Transportation and Met- ropolitan Airports Commission recently told the Eagan Planning Commission that it should con- sider several factors involving the project. As a result, the commission voted 5-2 to recommend denial of Gannon's proposal. Some com- missioners said Gannon should consider building part of his project underground instead of atop the bluff. The location is in the north central part of Eagan on the Mendota Heights border across the Minnesota River from the airport. Oden framed this image in her day. The tranquil scene fence and fir tree was on ar Highway 3. m fulfills ream South wind by Mike Barrett DAKOTA COUNTY METRO TCH 2,14. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1987 /11A Hampton Inn seeks Eagan. approval By Bruce Orwell. Staff Writer A Memphis -based hotel develop- er is seeking the city of Eagan's approval to build a 123-room Hampton Inn hotel at Interstate 35E and Lone Oak Road. Oakleaf Hotel Group operates hotels for the 160-outlet Hampton Inns, subsidiary of the Holiday Corp. which owns the Holiday' Inn chain..Oakleaf spokesman Wayne Morse said his company would like to break ground next summer and aim for a 1989_opening. - Morse said his company wants to take advantage of several factors that -.have made Eagan an attrac- tive hotel location, including: ■ Its location by two major free- ways, I-494 and I-35E. ■ The growing roster of large corporations that are moving to the city or building new campuses there, including Northwest Air- lines, Blue Cross/Blue Shield ' and Cray Research. ■'And the-city's proximity to the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport. If .the project is successful, it would become the fourth hotel in a city that had none until three years ago, said Dale Runkle, Eagan' plan- ning director. The city believes more hotels will spring'up in the I- 494 corridor over the 'next few years to capitalize on the growing business traffic. "Eagan is a great place," Morse said, adding that he feels there is a pent-up demand for hotels there. The owner of the land, Opus Corp. of Minnetonka, has filed a preliminary plat with the city that will be reviewed by the Advisory: Planning Commission next week. The land is zoned for business and. light industrial uses. Morse said Hampton Inns pres- ent clean, affordable rooms in the $35-$45 price range. The rooms are comparable to higher -priced chains, he added, but the firm is. able to cut costs by not offering an on -site restaurant, lounges or con- ference rooms. Runkle said preliminary plans show that a restaurant and some retail space are penciled in near the hotel. It is all on a 1,500-acre plot owned by .Opus Corp., about half of which has, been developed in recent years. . Only one Hampton Inn is open in the Twin Cities area; in Eden Prar- ie at U.S. 169 and I-494. Another will open before year's end in Rich- ; field, at Lyndale Avenue and I-494. 1 12AF St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch Monday, Nov. 16, 1987 Police search for suspect in Isanti slaying Minnesota and Isanti County au- thorities searched unsuccessfully Sunday for a man suspected of kill- ing a 34-year-old Cambridge man and beating the man's wife, author- ities said. The search began after deputies were called to the rural home of Ronald and Susan Dehn about 10:45 p.m. Saturday. They were told the 31-year-old suspect had just left in the Dehn family's van. Susan Dehn told authorities that the suspect had beaten her and that her husband had been with the man earlier in the day. Police then found the suspect's vehicle and Ronald Dehn's body a short distance from the Dehns' Eagan's Holiday The Holiday Inn Express in Eagan will add 50 two -room suites, an exercise room, an- other conference room and coin laundry facilities. In addition to award -winning service, guests who stay in the new suites will enjoy a kitch- Inn Express plans expansion Jwell( Ph enette, in -room coffee makers, The larger conference roo nT king-size bed, queen -size will have a 65 minimum seat - sleeper sofa, dining table and ing capacity. Guests also will chairs, desk, iron and ironing enjoy a complimentary break - board, recliners, two TVs, two fast buffet. telephones and two vanities. The project is scheduled to Some suites will also have pri- be completed in March 1996. vate whirlpools. ,&.-4: a/ ing vital. acts a may s e im- pt>rtakin diagnosing and pre- ; scribing certain treatment.and mean ati ris.'If a doctor decides, that your input is not wanted, at all, and just the child and doctor_ should make all the decisions, you need to talk•to.your child and maybe find another doctor. You are still paying the bills and you alone are still responsible - for your child's health until they o - sona with which he closed his career, Perpich is remembered for innovations in education. "Most of the times that I re- member him (visiting) Eagan or Apple Valley or Rosemount were the school .functions, be- cause he was really impressed with the school system out here," Bohn said. "Of course, he was impressed enough to a_I__ _____ ___._ _• and 2 p.m. Oct. 3. The films being- shown are "There's a Nightmare in my Closet," "Lambert the Sheep- ish Lion" and "Trick or Treat." These films are recommended for ages 3 and older. Registra- tion isn't required. The library will host- a four - week storytime session for children ages 4 to 6 at 1:30 n m (lnt in 1'7 7A ....,7 71 PAGE YA Rezoning. 0 ' (continued from front page) said. , . O'Neil Center would be located across the street from Federal Land Company's, office park and commercial development. Klein said this is where a .downtown Eagan should be created. "And I don't think Federal Land Company should have all of downtown, he.said. , Other reasons for continuance are development in incompat- ibility ,with surrounding areas. and the lack of specific site plans and no commitments from com- panies that would occupy the space. ' "(Approving rezoning without knowing development specifics) is. what we've tried to avoid do- ing. We want to know the land uses,!' Blornquist said. feel very uncomfortable without specific uses, users and plat (descriptioris)," Egan Said. • , F Avt . WA POLICE, , RE1 OR APPLE VALLEY ACCIDENTS' Vehicles driven by Richard Kasten, Burnsville,' and Susan Reiter, Apple' Valley, collided at County Road 42 and Garden View Drive June 4. Each car received $500 damage. Vehicles.: driven by Lucille VanGelder, Apple 'Valley, and Ann McCormick,. Apple Valley, collided at 140th Street and Herald WayJune 5. Each vehicle received more than $500 damage. A vehicle driven by Lucy Menn- ing, Rosemount, collided with a bicycle riden by Amy Spillane, Apple Valley, at-150th Street and 'Pennock Avenue June 6. Spillane sustained incapacitating injuries and was transported to Fairview. Ridges.. Menning's vehicle •received under.$500 damage and. an undetermined amount of damages was caused to the bicy- cle. • • Transit (Continued) lows the transit authority a more direct -way to collect the tax," said MVTA Executive noting that the MVTA has in- creased local bus ridership by 55 percent since its inception in 1991. "It got to the heart of Director Beverly Miller. "It's a why these cities got involved more efficient way." The MVTA_ is one of three suburban "opt -out" agencies — which have split from the metrowide transit system to run their own bus services —, tak- ing advantage of the -change, which was approved by the 1996 Legislature: The MVTA - their existing ' tax . would lead pushed hard for the measure, whose chief House sponsor was Rep. Dan McElroy, R- Burnsville. Under the old system, annual transit plans adopted by the MVTA board also had to be approved by the Met Council, which controlled the- distribu- tion of tax dollars. - "There's always Been a fairly high degree of conflict (over) how far you can grow - and . at what rate," Miller said. The council often allocated less than the MVTA asked for,. said MVTA Assistant Adminis- trator Audrey Swartz. Some • of the unallocated funds could be retrieved at year's end through more red "tape and another round of Met Council approval. Under . the new law; local transit authorities will be al- lowed to keep 88 percent .of the transit taxes paid in their cities. As in the past; a portion of local taxes will continue to support metrowide transit. The change could boost the MVTA's current- $5 million budget by "upwards . of a half - million dollars,":Miller said. "There was a lot of unspent - money that stayed .with the re- gion," she said. "We weren't arguing about small dollars. We were arguing about very large dollars." And Metropolitan Council Transit Operations have used them to help cover operating deficits while constraining growth of the local bus system, Miller said. "We 'were contributing sig- nificantly to the balancing of the balance 'sheet," she said, in transportation in the first - place." Under the new law, local cit- ieswill act as tax collectors and give the money to the MVTA. Some city officials- worried, that adding the transit tax to citizens to think taxes for city services are skyrocketing. However, the transit tax has been listed separately on truth - in -taxation statements, which should ease donfusion. Miller said only Rosemount has cho- sen to not levy the tax. Rose - mount's tax dollars will be handled the old way, through the Metropolitan Council. If anything, the tax may sharpen taxpayers' awareness of what they pay for mass tran- sitaway from the farebox. Said Burnsville Finance Di- rector Les Anderson, "I've had a total of about 10 calls on the whole truth -in -taxation state- " ment. A couple of them were on transit. Mostly, people were just surprised at how many dol- lars it was." Said Miller, "Some people have called, confused about why it's (on the statement). A lot of people have called ask- ing for bus schedules." su't iken' er.is Mat.] unique ra'rit a.'vi8 [Lat.] rare bird Need a unique gift -)1_,) fora rare bird? Give a cellular phone from MOBILE E, Test. A Full Service Wireless Communications Company 612-581-4762 Service Provided by: c i.. Notice of Proposed Property 1 The school board of Burnsville - Eagan - Savage Ir District 191 will hold a public hearing on its amount of property taxes it is proposing to col costs of the district for the 1997-1998 school y Attend the Public Hearin All residents of the school district are invited t. hearing of the school board to express their opin and on the proposed amount of property taxes Thursday, December 5, at 7:3 Administrative Services Ce 100 River Ridge Ct. Burnsville, Minnesota JIM COOPER GOODYEAR ST "The Personal Friendly Service Lr 1AJ JIM COOPER ED EWIS Burnsville BRUCE HOYNE Burnsville DAV BURG] Burnsv JIM SCHILLING Fagan TONY BITTNER Eagan JED FEILEN Eagan TOb QUAI Sioux T Wednesday, Der 2, 1987 St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch 11DW DAKOTA WEST BRIEFING For appointments and information, call the Dako- ta County Public Health Nursing Service at 435- 8055. History book price is lowered The city of Eagan has dropped the price of its official history book, "Lone Oak Years," from $8.95 to $5 in an attempt to sell some of the many unsold copies during the holiday season, city administrator Tom Hedges said. The books were originally printed in 1985 to cele- brate the 125th anniversary of a settlement in Eagan. About 3,000 books were printed, but many remain boxed up in the basement of City Hall. The book traces Eagan's development from early French-Canadian settlers to the present, and pro- vides details about many of the families for whom Eagan's streets and neighborhoods are named. a gan to have its own flag The first -ever Eagan city flag will be flying at the city's new public works base sometime next year if current plans remain on schedule, according to Eagan public works director Tom Colbert. The city decided to produce its own flag when a three -flagpole concept for the public works facility was designed, Colbert said. The Eagan flag will fly next to the banners of the United States and the state of Minnesota. City staff is designing the flag, which will be built around the city logo featuring the "lone oak tree," long a symbol of the city. The design will be submit- ted to the city council sometime next year. Role in MTC system studied Eagan will participate in a study with several other suburban cities which are thinking about get- ting out of the Metropolitan Transit Commission bus system. The city council recently approved Eagan's role in the study, which will be conducted in conjunction with Apple Valley, Burnsville, and Rosemount. The study is expected to examine whether the cities can provide more bus service to their residents than MTC using property tax revenues that now go to the regional bus system. Eagan put nearly $600,000 into the MTC system this year. The cities must put together a system proposal before next July 1 to be eligible to get out of MTC, city administrator Tom Hedges said. Readers Write Retailers could .help schools To the editor: Recently there have been numerous articles in local newspapers about proposed retail developments in -Eagan,_. - Woodbury, Inver Grove Heights and.Bloomingtori. - • There has also been a great deal of -publicitiy given to the over -building of commercial and industrial developments in the entire metro area. It is common knowledge in the real estate and construction in— dustries that office buildings and • hotels are dangerously overbuilt and thatretail, industrial and. apartments are not far behind. Only construction industries : of single-family homes seems, more or less, in balance. What the marketplace, seems to be telling us is that developers would be foolhardy today to launch major office, hotel, retail or industrial .projects without committed tenants. — Building onn-speculation today is a very dangerous course of ac tion and those who ignore this • had better have 'deep pockets or they will not,survive the next few years. What does this mean to Eagan and -other nearby imp municipalities? It certainly • means a.major slowdown of con- struction is in sight,. except for single-family homes. This is especially bad news for ' Eagan taxpayers who need, help from large commercial projects to pay for 'badly needed : new schools. The schools will built but it will be difficult for,theni to stay ahead of:space demands placed, upon them by anaddi tional 2,000-3,000 new homes that will be constructed over --•the next two to four years. It``seems obvious that a,second major school bond issue will be necessary within a short period of time. Ironically, of the five recently proposed major retail centers (three in Eagan), four are on hold • awaiting major anchor tenants to reduce the develop: ment risk. The proposed Cliff Lake Galleria and Town Center Phase II retail projects are; ac- cording to their recent adver- tisements, about tobegin con- -struction. • However, • neither has • an- nounced a major anchor tenant nor has the proposed. Woodbury Mall or the highly publicized proposed Inver Grove Mall. • Both of the latter two retail pro- , jects admit that they will not begin construction without two or three major anchors. • The only- proposed develop- ment ready to begin construc- tion with committed • major an- . chor tenants (the 35E/Diffley Center) -was rejected by the -- Eagan City Council. • What's the bottom line for Eagan? It. is simply that there could •be a long wait before. ma- jor retail shopping in Eagan .becomes a reality. If new pro- posed retail occurs in `Inver. Grove Heights or should Apple' Valley announce a new major center, either could put things on'. hold in Eagan for years and Eagan would continue to be a satellite feeding centers in other communities. Meanwhile, Eagan single- family homeowners can expect regular tax increases as schools again bulge at the seams and commercial 'real • estate developments wait for better op- portunities. Ronald G. Cornwell, Thorson-Cornwell-Kloh s Company nvi -.THURSDAY, APRIL 2 FRIDN • Inver Grove Heights Only • Inver ( Free Continental Bus Breakfast 11 am —Noon 10 a Business Show 11 am-8:30 pm • Other • Other 3 Locations_ Ope Open 11 am-8:30. pm • The Wholesale Club is where businesses ,purchase for use in business and resale at prices substantially below their current F. a,Community/Filver South (8) Minneapolt8_ Star: and Tribune / TFiur BY Mike K -aszuba a.: Staff Writer • , •. . The •`•Eagan.1CityVCouncil,+ s blocked plans ''for Na hotel -officer r.. building complex becauser;it does, .',not meet a set of zoning:reguiationS„, that do not yet exist.';?; 77{ ' . That, in a nut hell, isiiwhat.,ttireat ,, . ens to scuttle a projectat would ;; °; 'give Eagan;.three;,'os th f its itallve,eit : _buildings: It is also what 011ieyiU1vil-.;w e4. den, the developer; says * ll force s } .;him to take. the city to COUrt'Y ' And, finally; it is the issue that has • 'pushed onto;•center. stagerarstrict,r •, '.but yet-to-be:adopted airport ion=4 ing regulation tiiat,would'ban.mostr,‘ ^.'•,types of deve1opment?from.;i0,000r; 'feet off the -end of.the-longest+run-:a_ . -way at Mlnneapoils-St CPaui ,Inter. • I;national Airport. ;•f: r x '` >u g trthe`+, .,.. cOuncll:4- a r Two weeks�a of J.�t "�i ! a f ti7 l t_ir�,!? +i � �F,�C. t7 �. �7 x � �nn�� 5rrejected }a zoni+ng change that , tis i , a'�£ � i� `3 f, ¢ ram..) t . f. ..4•F n ;1 *.would have given;kUlvlldeitfithe go-y?;, 11on.project,,whi h *ould be known easyy,eon-o't;klhtercb nge,niake his *..+ahead tb use 19 •acres ,he,owns on a =as Ravine'Plaza on a.hlllside over ;land and that'of others in;thls rap- •ts the northetn 'edge '.driggan tot looking'the,new leg of, Interstate..,, IdlyJgi�bWicig trey orithe'1border of '- . kbuild `two'sixistory'bffice •bui•ldingittgliwy'" 494 jtistk§outheast$St thetialr + Eagan4 id lMeftdot8 1ieighti valu q Fend a stx story; 225=room,hotel ' }/ port � + i,, iz : + M'r "` •,able i,' '''' +s , � a ... .,:.:AT‘ , Jsr c�5s2 +t a : *1* li !r tiA i4 . Tit. n. -� t. W.J, b d ,� , . 4 �tllvliden wants to bulldhl Si30 mli Ttf eW highv��y 9nd g a} nearby,►'No , ,1,1,ec4 t ; .: page s _. ., 8 b, f r'f'•i:.nscy A , t .. '+ ge, , k1 6 Community/River South (6) Minneapolis Star and Tribune/Thur.; Aug. 19, 1982 Apartments continued from page 3 But his property Is also two miles in a straight line from Runway 11 R, the 10,000-foot runway at Min- neapolis -St. Paul International Air- port. When the wind Is from the east, an airliner rises off the run- way every few minutes and with deafening noise climbs up and over the property. Six months, one year or maybe even two years from now, a joint airport zoning board, made up of representatives of six nearby cit- ies, is expected to adopt regula- tions that would restrict develop- ment over a funnel -shaped area to be known as Zone B. Beyond each runway at the airport, Zone B would extend outward from Zone A, an area in which development already is restricted. From Runway 11R, the combined Zone A and B restricted area would extend outward to 10,000 feet. That distance would include Ulvllden's property and prohibit him from building his hotel -office complex. State aeronautics officials said the zoning regulations are a precau- tionary measure to improve safety near airports and help prevent man-made obstructions to low -fly- ing aircraft. The adoption date for Zone B is indefinite because the zoning hoard, which is supposed to devel- op the ordinance spelling out the regulations, met for only the first time earlier this month. "It depends on how many arguing type of meetings have to happen," said Eileen McMahon, a staff assis- tant to the Joint zoning board. But until the Zone B regulations 4 DAYS ONLYI Today through Sunday — Take advantage of these Im- portant savings on top qual- ity fashions for young men. Loren Scott Sport Shirts Long sleeve stripes and plaids in a wide assort- ment of colors 65% polyester, 35%cotton blend fabric. Sizes S M. L. XL. Save '5 each Reg. '20 $ 1 499 Young Men's Casual Slacks RPM Tri-Blend flan- nel pants in six colors from which to choose All with color coordinated belts. Sizes 28 to 36 Reg. '28 $1999 r• are adopted by the zoning board, Ulvilden meets all zoning guide- lines covering his property. That, though. was not enough to satisfy the Eagan City Council, whose members said they based their decision to block the develop- ment on the likellhbod that the regulations will someday become law. In doing s0, the council went against its own comprehensive land -use plans of 1974 and 1981, which designated the 19 acres as a suitable site for a hotel and office complex. City Planner Dale Run- kle, In defending the decision to,go against the plan, said it provided only suggested land uses. "That would be the first high-rise ... (for Eagan)," said Councilman 4im Smith, who voted against the zoning change for Ulvllden. "It didn't seem logical to put it in the • flight path. "Obviously, they think it's a safety problem (or) they wouldn't have proposed the regulations," he said. Smith, noting that the property is still zoned for agriculture, told UI- vilden at the meeting that he could always raise sheep on his property. Ulvllden was not amused. "We're not through on this issue. We're not going to let It stop at this," Ulvllden said. He said he plans to develop the property in partnership with Amcon Inc of Savage. The Eagan City Council, according to zoning board metnbers and offi- cials of the Aeronautics Division of the state department of transporta- tlon,'clearly had the option to alio Ulvllden to go ahead with h plans. Neither the zoning board no the state's aeronautics divisioii. which formulated the zoning guide- lines, took a position in the Eagan zoning Issue. "It would be inappropriate to te- for it or against it," said Rich, rd Keinz, assistant commissiorwr ,for aeronautics at the transportatiort" department., For Ted Wachter, it was appropri- ate to be in favor of Ravine Plaza. "I felt that Zone B was unduly unjust,"•said Wachter, who was one of two Eagan city council meniticr, who voted for the project. "They (the, zoning hoard) had before them for two years and I h didn't do anything," he said. • In the Twin Cities, the Mtnneapoir. St. Paul International Airport one of the last metropolitan a•i: ports to begin implementing the Zone B regulations. Metropolitan Airport Commission officials they wanted to introduce the Ion, B concept intlaliy to smaller air ports where the problems would not be as complex. "They (city council members) would have an uphill road if they turned them down on that bast:," Eagan City Attorney Paul 1iauge said. {, . But Hauge said that because it is only a matter of tirne before the regulations become law and he cause cities have wide latitude ;n deciding zoning issues, Eagan c:iv be on solid ground. STRIKE IT RIC AIITu Second in a series. -T %� Shoppiti 0enter apnea:` Staff Writer ' : could bring an unaccustomed look •. ed the area. Building big new shopping centers to the metropolitan retail scene. It's in ripe new: territory is nothing new possible thatall three projects in. the ' "We're used to Dayton's, Donald-• in the Twin Cities area.. Miracle southeastern metro area -the Sons, Penneys and.Sears," said Ed Mile in St. Louis Park used to be on Ghermezians' Mall of the Americas Maranda, - a long=time planner for the urban fringe. in Bloomington, the Woodbury the Metropolitan Council. "They Mall and the Lafayette Mall in In- set the pattern ...:'But suppose you But recent proposals aimed at the ver Grove Heights — will lack the get a Macy's in (Woodbury) and burgeoning Dakota County market familiar names that have dominat- new names in the Ghermezians' de - Dakota County ripe for more growth, 'new' retailers By Dan Wascoe yelopment or in the Curt Carlson ''property. (in Plymouth and Minne- tonka). Will this produce a different pattern? It's not an impossibility." George Hite, vice president of pub- lic and consumer affairs for Target Stores, agreed that additional retail- ers will come to, the Twin Cities. "That's the way of all regional mar- kets ... '-' he said. "It's not essential today to have a region's (major tra- ditional) retailer in a new develop- nient. • Although there': are rumors of nego- tiations with ;Bloomingdale's of New York and Nordstrom's of Seat- tle, none of the .developers trying to tap the Dakota ounty ,market has disclosed tenants`., yet. Spokesmen for Sears and Pepneys'said last week that no negotiations are underway, but neither did they forswear leasing •e. Retailing continued on page 8A Shopping center spry i,. I t m Retailing Continued'from page* lA • y olumr :amid ,ly:l131 9. space irtany of the proposed centers:'" - "It's a never -say -never proposition;"`_ • •i • said - Charles Zekind; director ?;of!'; properties' for Dayton Hudson De- -i- pai;tment Store Co. ;_ lY._ n- • . The big names are crucial because, as one; developer suggested, it's the. de:,,_.`. • , partment stores, not the develop- ment- companies, that determine which malls get built. p;,T • ,Dakota ,County's growing corner- " cial appeal is tied •to the' recentcom;,.. pletion of long -delayed freeways and. bridges. Since 1980, Interstate Hwyi" • 494 and 35E and the Cedar Av-;,and ` J-494 bridges have brought quickei metropolitan access to Eagan, Apple Valley ,and. Inver Grove Heights, promising to bring more housing, of- fices' and •shops. to.. the__.area. The : planned extension .of Hwy,.3` (ttie`P- ! Lafayette :Freeway). r.F. • Hwy. 55 would improve'acce.ss,even,, _.more. • .i . .. .1 Evidence of ,t1 e ;.prefreewayrerat re- mains apparent',for` anyone driving east on I-494 across: the -Minnesota River into Dakota County 'West of ' the river, between' :-Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport-and'•Hwy. . 100, is the I-494' strip: 7 5 irtiles of urban freeway flanked tightly by high-rise.hotels and offices, shopping centers, restaurants and car dealer- ships. • East from the river to.Hwy, Dako, to County's rolling, open hills are nearly undeveloped.. The' `distance • along 1-494 is about the same; biit=the startling contrast in scenery,.recalls what the west side, looked' .like. 35 years ago. :• Y , , With the improved highway access, developers aren't necessarily, • trou- bled by the' fact that there is still plenty of open space between Dakota County's • residential subdivisions. Developers sometimes try- to pre- empt the competition' by securing a prime location, even though residen- tial growth may take awhile to gener- ate elesiredsales and profits:- - At:•the same time,. construction of a • center•can accelerate the •b,uilding of homes;,offices'and mo a stores, • which makes the shopping center .a, tool to shape urban growth. Edina; lilte parts of Dakota ..County today,\ was mostly. farm'-fields%in'the 1,950s -before Southdale; -twas. built, but the •construction of the nations first eri-. closed mall led tolthe,development of l several, satellite shopping centers, - many free-standing!storesfand a.host• of medical and office.quildings. • • .�::v lt�c_.'_Pt • In the 1970s•the'.Metropolitan Coun- • ell found that trying to control 'urban sprawl by limiting access to Sewers and highways' wasn't -as -successful as it;hoped. Maranda said'the;.cl.istering effect of.shopping center construction "has come. closest"_. to • fulfilling' the council'sintentions. "'='f: • • _. • a; ,i rThe lure of Dakota County EThe bnuo • - ihr;The relative absence'of housing, stores and offices 'in much of Dakota County, combined with recent '3'completion•of long -delayed bridges and freeways, -helps explain developers' interest in building major shopping centers nearby. In this 1984 map of land use, the white areas mostlyrepresent industrial land, parks and undeveloped land, while the shaded areas indicate existing residential development and the black areas.are the pockets of most -intense ' commercial'development. . • . re--, :art. Hennepin' 12 44 Source/Metropolilan Council White `Bear • Lake _94 .;Washington Mississippi River Star and Tribune map • two different cities." . • .. • That growth is prompting many re- tail ;proposals, but; Hedges said ,the . Eagan:City'Council doesn't "want- a • whole bunch of shopping centers just sort of making it", financially..Too • many small marginal centers "might discourage "the major retail center you desire." •The';Eagan council also is •concerned•: •1 about making-1 retail development conform with its overall plans for the , suburb. It recently rejected a 735000-square-foot, , $50 million shopping center, the city's largest so - far, :that'would- have' included a : health club, a discount store and pos- .- sibly. lumber-, and ,grocery stores. - Hedges said'.the council, -in rejecting - the rezoning request, wanted to fol- ,low the. community's comprehensive • plan, ;which designates other areas for ; commercial growth: - ' • • • The discount store in the plan was Target. Ironically, Hedges faces is- :' sues similar to those once faced by Target's Hite, who was city manager of Eden Prairie from 1968 to 1972. • "It's the offices we haven'tbeen able When he was, in office, Hite was to. control," he said, , otng that surprised that4-site not designatedV riorthern• Dakota County1is skipping for immediate , development. was,t ttie stage•of.one= . to three=story office 'bought by Homart. Development Co. . buildings and is seeineeonstruct on to build Eden. Prairie Center. : - Qf much taller office tower" = ' ' ' • ; "; _�- r" "I felt .that location' eventually would. Even before the ' latest `;freeways'•,fit • the market,"' Hite , said, but "I opened :in Dakota_ County,: the=rest 'i 'never thought anyone. would pursue . •dentiat *boom was 'underway. Be=_;>rthat opportunity (so soon). Maybe: iween 1970 and 1980, the county's• they were correct, but they .paid a population' grew from 139,808 to; '•'s pretty price for, it" in high vacancy 23.1,924; •and 60 -percent of the,in= -.. rates. . crease was from immigration. The p . , county had the largest ,influx of any • t!Phe .center opened in 1973, and after metropolitan county. ; . "'1'4) years, the center's. occupancy is l; "about 65 percent, down from a peak Tom Hedges, city administrator of of 80 percent, said Greg Maloney, Eagan for 10 years, said' that because' general manager. Empty storefronts rapid growth has'pushed his commu-;:,,:,are ;camouflaged, by, drawings from. , nity's population to more than`-•F,loeal,elementary school students. 35,000 from• 20,700 in 1980, "I feel as ' •Maloney said the ..mall . should' re- tliough'I've been the administratorof''"bound to about 75.perceiit this year. • • Eagan's recent refusal to accommo- kota County, date the $50 million shopping center said. . suggests that," unlike -many .earlier is'very successful,' he bedroom suburbs, it does not need a . "As a•rule of thumb, you look for one . quick tax , fix from new, stores and:" , person per square foot (of a store's offices to •support demands for mu- , floor.space)," Hite said. For example, nicipal,services. Hedges, said that Ea- a trade area of.100,000 people might. gan's; economic :.balance: has .;been support a,100,000-square-foot.store.... helped by' growth" in its industrial park, home of Northwest Airline's • In. 25 years of building more than new 'headquarters, combined with a: 240 stores;, Target has closed °`only trend.toward, lower residential•densi fovror five, "testimony to the•:careful'; ty `j'• selection done•initially,"'fieSaid: • • • good tax base and, no ,pressing de-' "It seems to .me I've heard that .word mands by residents for urban ameni- -; '(overbuilding)':•before,"'he said.G ties. Yet developers' inquiries had•:."That's a- retailer, real estate owner,,. 'increased noticeably in the, last 10.':planner kind of concern," not a con-; months.• • sumer worry: • • Among them was Fine Associates, Although investors might lose money',. the. Minneapolis firm that wants to and cities might :find their tax -sup - build Lafayette Mall. "Partner Bob. .ported subsidies less fruitful than in - Ellingson said -his jinn's research. tended',' not many'consumers would •.found that even if both. the Mall of bebadly served, he said. ' the Americas :..and the Woodbury Mall were built, northern Dakota . "You're looking 'for this balance ,be- . County holds .enough buying power •: • tween fostering competition (and). to justify"the•Lafayette Mall, but the.. creating situations damaging to the, number of department stores would;: community that put • Public • invest-.1 be reduced • io two.' instead of the ment at •risk .. •.: The, consumer is proposed three. besv, served by healthy retailers • • who, are forced to run their business Next door, in Inver Grove Heights, In light of that track record, Hite is. City. Administrator•. Robert Schaefer 'skeptical about fears of overbuilding, said that hissuburb is on the verge of i in Dakota. County and elsewhere. • major change but that it;,too;.•has a - • Ellingson added, however, that -de es well. They, can'tget lazy.'' :. partment stores do their -own market : 'I' - • , t • ' "; studies and that, in the 'end, then': Friday New retail, centers may, decisions determine which malls get' changeCitians'; shopping.hab- built. \ I . • r: � R The process that store executives go through was' described- by 'Hite, No more obituaries whose company still is working - to open a Target in Eagan,in 1988. . Junior high school students in Lin- ,-. l . Neb., nn.longer will be asked to "We're rooftop counters," he said. write their own obituaries in health More than that, Target analyzes who :class, after parents complained :the lives beneath those rooftops. If.resi- optional assignment was too dismal.' dents are relatively young, ),Vell-off . The assignment will be replaced with and well-educated, Target.looks hard. one intended to help pupils dealwith Eagan fits .those criteria. In addition, grief and loss, said Dean Austin, a Target's Burnsville, store, also in .Da ., health consultant to the schools. • k- he Family Birthing Center .9 hbott-Northwestern/Sister Kenny Institute fir per inatology and rehabilitation i7 : irled ieciI Center li r heart .5111gf')T ilth members are seen 111 the best places. For similar reasons, Group Health specialists refer certain difficult cases to lly the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic because the University has r the best facilities to care for those patients. Fact is, we use more than 20 hospitals, )s each one carefully selected for its out - le standing facilities, so you know you're getting high quality health care. If you want care like this, you need Group Health coverage. Ask your employer. Or, call us directly at 623-8504. For information about individual/Seniors coverage call 623-8600. Ell GROUP ■■ HEALTH ••INC: COPYRIGIIT 1987, GROUP IMAM! INC., £ACA. CK10r) LE- 'q 8—S 7 Deveuopment boom • y 4tucwonc-htde..# to hit •once• again - by Amy O'Marro • . The development boom. that hit Eagan last summer was only . the beginning, according to predictions .by. the city's com- mercial, industrial and residen tial developers. "Excuse our dust' this sum - said an Eagan residential developer. He, a commercial... developer and an industrial developer agreed that Eagan's development rate this summer will match and may-cbe'. higher than the rate last year. • Commercial growth, such as grocery. stores and convenience . centers, was . Martin Colon's topic. Colon is a 'partner in • • Federal Land Co. Offices; warehouses' and• the city's industrial growth . was tackled by Bob Worthington, ex- ecutive director for government affairs for Opus. Corp. .• The increase in the city's • population and the demand for homes, apartments, and other . _ dwellings was. discussed by 'Rodney Hardy, vice president, - •engineering. and development for Sienna Corp. At a recent Eagan Chamber of Commerce luncheon, all three said they had waited for the boom for more than a decade. Federal Land became in- - terested in Eagan's commercial development in 1965, Colon said. "We. knew Eagan would even- tually be dynamic because of the . airport and plans for roads, but we thought it would be sooner. We . concluded that two. areas, where Yankee Doodle Roadin- tersects with Interstate 35E and .the Cliff Road intersection with Cedar Avenue, , would be . the most dynamic," he said.:. The company constructed Yankee Square on Yankee Doodle Road in.1975. "Location was all important. Yankee Doodle is the dividing line between residential to the south and industrial tothe north. We try to serve•the businesses in the day and continue toserve:the residents at night,'.'' Colon` said.. Construction of Town` Centre, an office tower and_ shopping complex on Yankee Doodle Road, meets those needs, he said. • • "I anticipate by theend of 1987 the entire 170 acres (near Town Centre) will bespoken for and be under construction. The addition of.5,000 people to a development in one year is a new city in itself. Like Bloomington, Eagan will eventually compare with a 'population of 70,000 to 75,000," he said. - .• • "A developer has to make sure he is well positioned in the marketplace," Worthington said. Opus Corp. was willing to take risks -and wait for the. growth in Eagan's industrial development, he said. In 1966 the corporation purchased 11,000 acres near Highway 55, just • south of the Mendota Bridge: EAGAN: To page 7A , roos'' and- core =faciliti mes for 2,400 pupils, at each .of the current high schools didn't fare much . better, with " only- three strongly endorsing the _proposal and 12 opposed. Ideas that were generally lik- ed . more than disliked included building a combination middle school -high school in Eagan containing grades 6-12 and spar= board that if the district passed a ing certain core facilities. spring referendum for a new Another idea called for •high school,- the timeline• calls building a stadium at Apple for construction to start in Valley High School, which had -- January. "It could have to be only one person opposed. backed up," he told the board, Building a multipurpose arena until the weather warmed. It is at Rosemount High - School, building as theater at Rosemount High School, and building a district office addition to a building or as a- stand-alone facility all were favored more , speculated that the longer con - than disliked. struction was put off, the more it Opinions seemed -favorable to . could cost because of increases neutral for building classrooms in prices. for Early Childhood Special : Hanson also reminded the Education with the next elemen- board the bond issue might not tart'• building and constructing a : Pas§• ' • 1,200 student , high school in<; "We Tail in the fall, we can Eagan for grades 9-12, including come back' in 'the spring," a theater (no stadium or arena). Lohman said: The ideas 'are .some of the • possible alternative bond issues Scholarship that were ranked by the board. f The board did not discuss the Offered seniors The - Pillsbury/Green Giant Container Division in Savage will offer a $500 Plant Communi- ty Scholarship' to a graduating senior of Burnsville High School. To be eligible the student must plan to attend a two- or four-year college, university or a technical -vocational school who 78th' St. An informal 'picnic is attends high schools in .com- planned for Sunday, June 8. For munities where The Pillsbury tickets and more information, Co. operates facilities. Contact call Dave Dierfeldt, 894-5651, or the high school guidance office I Tom Thompson, 452-4469. for more.information. . rankings or push any sugges- tions for a bond referendum. Reunion scheduled The Burnsville High School Class of 1981 is having its fifth year reunion Saturday, June 7. The dinner dance will be at the Bloomington Marriot, 1919 E. ' "Another issue the board discussed was whether it would • be willing to transfer students to; a new school in the middle of the year: Timing plays an important part in' the -decision. ;For in- stance, Tom Schwartz, principal on special assignment, told the ideal to have the building closed in before winter. sets in so con-, struction workers can work in- ide.all winter, Schwartz -said. Board members also Eagan's development ratemay increase From page 1A, But the process of 'developing the land became -"elongated," Worthington said. "We envision- ed 35,000 jobs to an acconipaning 20 to 25 million square feet of dustrial space. That may have been a little far-fetched, but it still reflects the enthusiasm the Opus Corporation had because of the airport.and the connection to. Minneapolis and St. Paul' by_ freeways," he said. ) The industrial development lulled seven years, until 1972, when Opus began building large manufacturing facilities such as: Coke, Chicago Tubing, U.S. Bulk Mail Facility, he said. "Still we waited foi^the roads," he said. In 1972 the corporation decided" it would have to push.,to get the roads completed by working with officials: "It is rare for a -development' corporation to become political- ly active, but a new breath of life was put • into Eagan's marketplace. With the coming of the roads, Opus took a new look at its plans, for an industrial park," he said. Opus developed the Eagandale Industrial Park off Pilot Knob Road and I-494. "People began talking about what would happen in the 80s, 90s and year 2000. This reposi- tioning exercise made us look at trends never contemplated. The access to the park was reposi- tioned from Highway 55 to Pilot Knob Road for: equal access from I-494 and I-35E." New trends in -.industrial development showed that buildings had to reflect the changing needs of clients, Wor- thington said. In 1966 the cor- poration did not think -about designing comfortable, homey environments in the -work place, he said, but because of changing needs Opus designed a "business center," he said. "We had to think about retail support. `People going to work .needed a place to -eat or to -get their hair done. And it had to be • convenient to the needs of the residential neighborhood," he said. The center includes plans for office buildings, restaurants and hotels, Worthington said. Opus plans to develop 600 acres, Worthington said. He said Opus developments will encom- pass 15 million square feet of of- fice, industrial and commercial space and add 14,000 to 15,000 new jobs to Eagan. The stage for Eagan's residen- tial growth had been set in the last five years, Hardy said. "The 1985 census says there are 32,250 people living in Eagan, and the population is concentrated in the I-35E area," he said. A population of 37,000 people is projected this year, he said, because the rate of _Eagan's _development means there will be more employment - base. "The bulge in population is the 25 to 34 age. bracket. Youngs"' families are interested in com'-. ing to stay because Eagan is for- tunate to have three school districts. The school district ' is the most important' reason- peo- ple stay," he said. Three housing ,markets exist in Eagan, Hardy said. The lower market consists of houses costing between $70,000 and $100,000. The middle market consists of houses costing $110,000 to $150,000 and the upper market consists . of homes costing $150,000 and above, he said. "Eagan hasa lot of housing in the lower two markets, but not in the upper market. Those i are the executive, houses," he said. ' To understand where residen- tial development is : going, 'the developer has to 'understand changes in living habits and the make-up of the moderate fami- ly, Hardy said. People tradi- . tionally want large lots for fami- ly homes,_ he said, but added there is a demand for cluster• type housing by people who can- not afford single family homes. Residential growth is taking place to the east, Hardy said; ad- ding, "200 building permits were issued in the first three months of this year, compared to 187 last year. Percentage -wise the , development will. exceed anything in the metropolitan area," he said. - ;EACH IN E FLAVORS S TO: ;UPPLY 2229 Peachtree windows are available in three colors: .--• DRIFTWOOD GREY • NATURE BROWN • WHITE Peachtree does more "than just clad the -exterior of a window. The exterior is made of heavy gauge'tubular-ex truded .aluminum with a baked on. enamel finish. Peachtree, now and -the future. - - E3 -ARIEL . Visitation:-. hot for school, but for life Announcing: Preschool through High School (PP T - T-TOTISE W Cable. April 28 MONDAY: 5 p.m. (3) Body.Express; (12) Sports Roundup;_ (13) St. James service _ 5:30 p.m.. (3)Women Making News; (12) This Week in Sports 6p.m.(3)Survive series; (13) Videos from the Heart - 6:30 p,m:' (3) Eagan Reports (13) Prince of Peace • • 7. p.m. (3) BAC basketball-4th and 5th grade boys. 7:30 p.m. (12) Woods and Water; 1(1.3) Spirit = _ 8 p.m. (12) NASA series; -(13) High Country Caravan 8:30 p.m. (13) Forgiven and Free April 29 TUESDAY: _ _ • 5 p.m.. (3) Seniors Today;'(12) Pot- pourri; .(13) Good Shepherd 5:30 p.m.• (12) Travelog r 6 p.m. (3)Survive series; (12rNASA. series; (13) Videos from the Heart - 6:30 p.m. (3) Burnsville Today; (12) Sports Roundup; (13) Mary, Mother 7 p.m. (3)BAC basketball -boys 6th and 7th grades; (12) This Week in Cable TV Listings Listed below' 'is the local April 30 WEDNESDAY: origination " • programing schedule for Channel 12, and for_ 5 p.m. (3). Body Express; (12) channels 3, 10 .and 13 for. Group Replay of Live "Friday Night Cruisin April 25;'; (13) Mary Mother 5:30 p.m. (3)Man of Destiny.: 6 p.m. (12). •Sports' Roundup; (13) Videos. from the Heart 6:30 p.m.. (3) Eagan Report; (12) This Week m Sports; (13) Prince of Peace . 7 p.m:.(3) BAC basketball, boys 8th and 9th grades. 7:30 p.m. (13) Spirit 8 p:m. (13) High Country Caravan 8:30 p.m. (13) Forgiven and Free May 1 THURSDAY: 5 p.m. (3)Political Forum; (12) Pot- ipourr. 5:30 p.m.(12) Woods N' Water' 6 p.m. (12) Sports Roundup 6:30 p.m. (3) .Burnsville Today; (12) This .Week in Sports • 7 p.m. (3) BAC basketball -boys loth and 11th grade • - During the weeks of April 28 and May,5, local access Channel 3 will be carrying BAC boys basketball cham- pionship games at 7, p.m. Monday through Thursday. `Group W welcomes program ideas from area residents. For more information, call 894-9613. Twin Cities suburbs lcat "south of the river" are grc wing fast -- and their civic leader want to keep them that way of the esicients of northern Dakota County are "econonuc development." They include people like Kirk D;.;- noln er and chairman of the Eagan Chamber's development corn :Tatted a€id Scott Almer, a Savage landscape designer, who has the sank: lob; for Burnsville Chamber. ("Burnsville is a good community;' Al - :le = }s. 'One well worth getting involved in.-) They include Apple Val g.city administrator, John Greg, would be. ,willing to talk vlt } ou in ipplt. V '.i .- °vded City ball 'bout his ate s strategy; tear cp dowTtcvrn, and David i rc t, general Manager o• r Burn alldav irn :Vh ' Z e to'ta aii(?jIr the mossion of r e rleSx ?,ri 4?itlon Bureau. The pitch varies little arnc g boosters for the "south -of --the river" ci ies The southern Twin Citit s suburbs of Apple Valley, Burnsville. Ea- girl, lriver Gravel eights, Lakeville. and .Mendota Heights all prVnzi' e lots of land, good road access. ,a quick and easy drive to the airport. a nge ahead in Dakota County i L PC) ATF RF PORT M I NNESOTA SPECIAL SECTION bright and motivated work force, and progressive municipal governments. Avoid the congestion of Interstate 494 or Highway 12, city officials urge, and come south of the river. But why are these people working so hard? And how much more development do they want in their cities anyway? It might seem to the rest of the metropoli- tan area that lack of economic develop- ment couldn't possibly be an issue south of the river. Eagan will likely lead the state in new housing this year for the third year in a row: Last year it issued more than 1,200 permits for new houses: Moreover, Eagan isn't just growing as a bedroom community. The number of jobs in Eagan jumped from 8,500 in 1980 to more than 13,000 last year; now that's economic development. The other south - Lee Schafer is a staff writer for CORPORATE REPORT MINNESOTA . of -the -river communities lag Eagan in housing and jobs, but not by much. Be- tween 1984 and 1986, for example, Burnsville added about 3,000 jobs. There's a boom going on all right. The boosters, however, know some things about it that make them uneasy..First, they know they didn't have much to do with initiating the growth that is taking place in their midst; the freeways brought it. What .I-35W did for Burnsville 10 years ago a completed 1-494 river cross- ing could have done for Eagan. Gene Haugland, executive vice president for Opus Corporation, the firm that built most of the 1,329-acre Eagandale Center business park in Eagan, remembers an old marketing brochure that promised an early 1970s completion of the bridge. "I wish I could find it for you," he says. "I think it said 1973" While lawsuits and other problems delayed the completion of that bridge for a dozen years, developers were busy "Eagan is going to be like Richfield after the war. The developers are going to roll over that community and build it out." NAMES MCCOMB LAVENTHOL AND HORWATH What's Where "South of the river" 88 0c"r nt is i s llh1m,iii,m by 1.1: Downtown Apple Valley, with its strip center retailing, doesn't much look like a downtown. City officials would like to change that. building Bloomington across the Min- nesota River. Meanwhile, Eagan re- mained a well -located piece ofland that no one could quite figure out how to use. Landowners waited for the freeway. And waited. "Eagan is going to be like Rich- field after the war" says James McComb, senior principal with Laventhol and Hor- wath Real Estate Advisory Services in Minneapolis. "The developers are going to roll over that community and build it out.'' Will a new Bloomington Ferry Bridge give the developers reason to roll into Prior Lake? Maybe. And will construc- tion of the proposed north metro 610 Crosstown Highway lure them to Coon Rapids? Probably. So even in the middle of its boom, Dakota County's city officials and busi- .'sUeS dt�e r_•'• ;a c lcarirs as the corrupt mayor of s act growing c v. S°I} cienlei,, of course_ rho..: she is- "ri Mt, .lii}:i7UL she. is Si';Cl(J_ a;�t ..:�'7y n: deferisi=7. t.,. alleg..ttl . CI, '.3•J ;nalfeas:. : end ae.o rtl,9r .. xte cue is. f: r, e, rift}, two-vcti' t : _talks abo itaiiassertion Marian* a tato tf cf'intritrititn in .9s 1 -=- Si dS ill itL V. "It gets to be corMea,, aheisays. Nevertheless, charges that she'has obta ored- eloper status for the Federal Land•+�>orr.pany :aa.vlingered December 1982. when the Wftnne ails Star nd 'tine ran gatinns from Blomauist's critics --• peculiarly tintkieu teo al tons — that she was in Federal Land's lip pocket. tily re- � t1y have the critics asserted that her hi sband's business got a break on its resit in a Federal Land shopping center. And it an- noys her that that charge seems to snake the newspapers as of- ' stories about Eagan's,i. a vcp wth. evrloiat `„si+ s ? has .44Tirethan doubted strwreBio'trtzpustEi rtiertiiyc:ritr i xng from about - 0.000 to more than 43;000. AlthoughDay newer did avid theEa-jandalt slopping :Tit',.itt that it tst�,raintended to own, the 1)0 acres that it bought for he cen- . „lOr have become the iomt of NIWA Inc., the tiarent4e4npany '.tsf*lorthwect Airlines. and will one day be rite headqu rters c,r" Cray'Research. Eagan remains the only part of Dakota'eounry where big -titre cot porations have a major presence. including a new .' 300,000-square-foot plant for Unisys. Hoffman De- zelopment has proposed a major shopping center, and two ho- tel: -will open this year. The mayor suggests that the *ord or .. e ' r. gb�1 . is her recant `-�ivc mast be doing see hum ' � . „ she Plost of the allegations hate recently -butt raissdti' aiza in sults charging the city with "arbitrary and capricious" cle- ans. One of the lawsuits resulted from a City C iancil de- rision -in 198S to turn down a rezoning request from landowner R.i: i 'tvci . r.. k t;Doodle Tar - s ,.E. . Ot - 7 ets ofa prep £,. _ enL .r't-._ 'fief ::CIC, l,,., r:C iO. a:iea�lj' ost . .; ila >.-.-..n tom. O'Neil case Will bs� ' }s rrz�,rnn�� a easements to park scortti Land -§hopping center O'NilT Es until he knew what the citYwankklet. The city, in its master guide:plai,, uattt l + ai`c built on the site_ The area's isolation c,t!ior s neighborhoods, however. seers to rtr e it a ix ofe for officer or shopping, The :site barbers I-•3.5 'and, :n the U.S. Postal Service's warth..-”1se. he -ryas the street, :to the south, is a eta vt1 : x,. T r4h ch 0 Nil. as a ac r L across the, streetfw— l w-st ty, and abutting i-.S`,X _— Icbt • * � It just ttiosc , rd use sines would thit be a 'iai r : t.ts;. ww, t,C <'`ser' .1 pules, h .,we4 e , data th t Mayor Blrirrigta ,:,'awls:;r both applications, 3rtl to _ l r te; kin their, tsr ? Because (stamp.;? U • c ,L some has c€-to -ex_, lair . at z:ai ist c'IDMS zlt ten) t; Ilion in Ale use kfT 1 icgrir b :he-i =rter C.ns w. the er for 'tht<pxor't;} it r¢ #AFf t• r. farrassratnt arises a t ,:ei t' eak gib video store veT .r 3 i it ypz'" I ne qutst. It has locat,Zra,eased.from `edc_ral', Lam centers. A former Fecltral Latta leaair:g zstrnt recallshavit f.i,A'r mt , ' SPECIAL SECTION tin- re - that use. knd ich- mb, for- s in ling ld it dge into .uc- 610 Don 3m, is1- ness groups have recognized their need for both salesmanship and some problem solving. They want their share of the Twin Cities' growth in good jobs and high -quality (and taxable) commercial property, and they say they are ready to work to get it. South -of -the -river officials all want projects that will expand their tax base and remove some of the tax burden from homeowners. The cities are not all in the same stage of development, however, so their priorities differ. Inver Grove Heights, for example, needs to put the ba- sic infrastructure in place for growth, while Apple Valley faces a problem of trying to create excitement in a strip- malled "downtown." Those cities also have different strate- gies for encouraging development. A lio question hat sir_ . ant" ; r _ d , spestct n help make it happen, A. lth u 1 eri, ge4 pg tb.- t] #fit f Y tkr fr; .a;5 t'2}tc `'Si:tL: 'tf ilPi*.T C°tii iC£C sF v G> Eye t . an TG:erai L7 rCCilt3. e ^sie Want to Ciulild good example is differing attitudes to- ward the state's Star Cities program, an economic development program inaugu- rated in the early 1980s. The program re- quires participating cities to form an economic development commission (usually consisting mostly of volunteer salespeople for the city) and to write mar- keting materials to capture the attention of companies who want to move. The state certifies the cities as communities that are attractive for business, and the cities are required to keep the marketing information updated and the commission together. In Eagan, civic leaders like the Star Cities program; it brings people from business together with City Hall. In Apple Valley, city officials regard the pro- gram as a waste of time and will proba- bly withdraw from it. asstlath ht,107 Residential builders may bring executives to town, but successful commercial builders bring the business. 'wally dee:, r8' who '. +fain a }:71 Cif ltali Ellison, a press aide to Mimica House Speaker !avid etnings,'says `public -)lij iald.needtoas''icicvcn the appearan conflict ofimiterest, Basic fairness, ht adds, will bear issue yorhas sold out to C c/ R t.r a; .4'° Z.4 c o K r Neu, housing in Burnsville: retailers and other businesses want the money new residents have to spend. SPECIAL SECTION Transportation problems seem to he on almost everyone's mind, even with the completion of the freeways. Burnsville wants both a completed Bloomington Ferry Bridge to cut congestion on High- way 13 and some expansion of I-35W. Eagan wants improvement of Pilot Knob Road, its major north -south artery. Almost no one likes the public trans- portation service — particularly not Lar- ry Shaughnessy, Mendota Heights director of finance. As part of his job, he sends S344,000 to the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) each year for bus service, even though the MTC poor- ly serves his city and its growing indus- trial area. "For that amount of money, we could call a cab for everybody out here who rides the bus," he grumbles. One of Eagan's problems is airport noise; the community must not only find the best ways to live with it, but also make sure that it won't ever have to live without it. Members of the Eagan Chamber of Commerce regard the pos- sibility, however remote, that Twin Cit- ies International Airport could be moved to another part of the metro area as Ea- gan's most dire long-term threat. "To us. it appears that people in Minneapolis are tie -source responsibility with Design/Build ect development' strategy Founded in 1972, our capabilities -cover all facets ofbuilding mructioig site financial lc siltati n ansat building back ngn • ' struction fmanc�al consultation and•sale lease back :-:With our Design Build concept, you have, command of yourproject through a smgie firm directly responsible from start ".Minneapolis, MN 612 890 1217. to finish: a strategy formulated to coordinate a:smoother• faster, Milwaukee, WI ;414` 7742490 more cost efficient project foryou . 92 (I ( I 11 II 1 It SPECIAL SECTION "We are a little defensive about airplane noise because we have worked so hard to plan our community. We just hope the airport will work with us." THOMAS HEDGES EAGAN CITY ADMINISTRATOR saying, 'We don't really care where the airport is except as it pertains to noise,' " says Bill Escher, the recently retired ex- ecutive director of the Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce. The situation looks different from that of Burnsville and Eagan, he says: "People are moving their businesses here because of its proximity to the airport" Eagan's most important new company — Northwest Airlines — is there primar- ily because of its proximity to the airport. NWA owned a Bloomington parcel where it intended to build a new headquarters, but the state highway department and the Fish and Wildlife Preserve pecked away at the land during the 1970s and made the site unworkable, says company Vice Chairman James Abbott. While shop- ping about for alternatives, Abbott says, he found the 400-plus acres in northeast Eagan, where plans for a regional shop- ping mall and a horse racing track failed to come to fruition. The site was perfect for the NWA world headquarters: It was just minutes from the airport and more than big enough for a 275,000-square- foot training center and general offices. NWA eventually bought about 200 acres; the rest went to Cray Research for its eventual new headquarters and to Wachovia Bank and Trust of North Carolina for speculative office de- velopment. Living next to the airport creates frus- trations, not surprisingly. Folks in Eagan have expressed dissatisfaction with pilots Who fail to abide by an agreement with the Metropolitan Airport Commission, signed in the early 1970s, that requires pi- lots to fly straight out from the runway to the southeast until they get over the Mid- west Bottling plant, the so-called three- mile turn. If the planes do so, the noise af- fects mainly the industries and businesses of Eagandale Center. City officials hear complaints from people who insist that they see, and hear, planes turning south well ahead of the three-mile turn. "The mechanism is there to control the flights," says City Ad- ministrator Thomas Hedges, who has a model of a Northwest 757 on his desk. "We are a little defensive about it, because we have worked so hard to plan our com- munity. We just hope the airport will work with us" No one will try to deny the impact of screeching jets over residential neighbor- hoods. City officials want the kind of MEET WHERE WINNING IS A PAIITION CANTERBURY DOWNS features over 92,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. And boasts the handsome Executive Board Room as well as the exclusive use of the private and elegant Turf Club for meetings and fine dining. Con- venient full-time coordination. Catered banquets to 2,000 and trade show concessions for public crowds of any size. Unparalleled audio- visual technology. Unlimited park- ing. Shuttle service. CANTERBURY INN for accom- modations from comfortable stan- dard rooms to luxury Jacuzzi Suites. Fine dining in the Brass Horse Res- taurant. 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Also, says Lake- ville City Administrator Patrick Mc - Garvey: "If you live south of the river, you don't have to cross that river anymore." Residential builders may bring execu- tives to town, but successful commercial builders bring the businesses. Commer- cial developers, who scour the metro area for companies that may relocate to their new projects, serve as the best economic development salespeople for a communi- ty — as the people in city halls ac- knowledge. According to McGarvey, Lakeville's de facto top economic de- velopment official for the past 20 years has been Hitchcock Industries' market- ing agent, Maynard Johnson. Johnson, who has been a Hitchcock employee for 41 years, continues to sell the 1,400-acre Airlake Park (with its 4,150-foot runway) for its new owners, a group called the Airlake Group. Johnson's efforts so far have resulted in 75 businesses being lo- cated there and the construction of about 4 million square feet of industrial space. Those businesses, which include compa- nies like the Grist Mill (cereal) and Star - Tex Corporation (plastic bags), employ 3,500 people. The factors that led Hitchcock to buy that land in the 1960s — rail service, de- cent road access, good soil quality, and a cheap price — haven't changed. Land there sells for about $1 per square foot, versus about $2.50 per square foot in Leasing: Apple Valley Commons 1I 15025 Glazier Ave., Suite 403 Apple Valley, MN 431-1200, After Hours: Ruben Suhst.rd 432-77t14, Paul Grosz 415-6013 I evck ped tip: P.R. I)e eIopmrni Co. Now Pre -Leasing Phase II! • Occupancy Summer 1987. • 65,000 sq. ft. office building on 4 floors. 500 to 20,000 sq. ft. avail. • I8-acre site with jogging paths, park and scenic ponds. • Dramatic two story atrium entrance and 2nd floor walkway. • Easy access via major freeways to Mpls.. St. Paul, and the Int'I Airport. ...APPLE ...VALLEY ▪ . COMMONS 96 „r+r a „.,> SPECIAL SECTION places closer to the river. "It required an educational program, naturally," Johnson says. "A lot of people had never heard of Lakeville initially." Almost all of the big developers in the metro area have something going on in Dakota County, although an office vacancy rate of more than 30 percent gives an indication of how well they are doing. The freeways and the cheap land drew them, but they became a little too ambitious. Most of the market's trouble results from a building binge. Laventhol and Horwath Real Estate Advisory Ser- vices found that the amount of that of- fice/warehouse space went from about 1.05 million square feet in 1979 to 3.1 trillion square feet by January of this year. "There are development opportunities, but the developer out there must be a lot more careful," says Charles Vanda, a Laventhol and Horwath consultant. "If you are in an inferior location, you are going to have some real problems" Some of the developers appear to be tired of hearing about Dakota County being an inferior location. "They have a feeling out there fin Bloomington] that Mendota Heights is just a long ways away," says developer Ralph Linvill, "and of course, it's not" Towle Real Estate Company of Minneapolis, in its annual office space survey, makes a point of how developers continue to have difficulty at- tracting businesses across the Minneso- ta River. Not everybody agrees. "It's a factor, but really a minor one," says James Sorenson, managing partner of Dallas Development. "It's not a deal -breaker." As the Bloomington strip becomes more crowded, south -of -the -river real Lakeville is a community in which farmers and landowners standing in the path of progress have recently sold holdings for big money. estate salespeople hope that businesses will want to move across the river for peace and quiet. Dan Legieski of Kraus - Anderson Realty, whose job it is to Lind tenants for the Gateway Business Park in Burnsville. says that he looks north of the river for a lot of his prospects. "We fig- ure that Bloomington is fair game;' he says. "What with everything that is hap- pening up there. the traffic, the mega- nlall. it's [getting] easier to sell Burns- ville.' Linvill, a developer in Dakota County since 1968, is realistic about the over- 9 8 i, it i 1, i•., ,9sr, u s leaut 101i t lyli t i luU ii0lurt'i ut.11tlu '.Itt 1..tMtnn t:r,indll%t';!linn. SPECIAL SECTION building, but careful not to sound gloomy about it. "It is very competitive," he says. "It's not a great market out there" But then he adds: "It's not a ter- rible market, either. We've seen these downs before" Linvill says that because the media has made an issue of high vacancy rates, many business managers suspect that develop- ers starting new projects don't know their own markets. That's not so, he says; well - located office and service properties will lease well. Linvill plans to start another project this fall — and so will other developers. "For sure, we will have the next phase [with 100,000 square feet] open next summer," Kraus -Anderson's Legieski says. For all of the good that real estate de- velopers do for cities that want growth — For all the good that real estate developers do for cities that want growth... some of them wonder why they aren't treated better at city halls, for all of the jobs they bring to town and the expansion of the tax base that they ef- fect — some of them wonder why they aren't treated better at city halls. Exasper- ated developers use the euphemism "thorough" on the record to describe city officials they believe, of the record, to be nirpicky or arrogant. They also note that city officials tend to become less cooper- ative as a community's development cli- mate becomes hotter, as it has in Eagan. 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Not just in Burnsville, but south of the river." —RICK HEMMINGSEN PRESIDENT OF THE BURNSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Almer and others in the Burnsville Chamber have thought about that prob- lem as they have considered what needs to be done to hustle new business for the city. "What we are considering is having city participation on something basical- ly run by the Chamber," he says. "It's tough for the city to be the regulator and the seller" That's not to say that cities won't try. They do have carrots, including the abil- ity to issue industrial development bonds and tax- increment financing, which they will use to help finance "public -purpose" projects by writing down the cost of the land or financing public improvements. (The money gets paid back over time from increased property taxes, or incre- ments, levied against the developed prop- erty.) 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"If you ask me what we are going out Bumsville's policymakers aren't terribly excited about possibilities to attract new retail jobs, but they are willing to help finance a convention center. and looking for, it's economic develop- ment that creates head -of -household jobs," McElroy says. "Our goal is to bring in 1,000 jobs per year.... It's a reach, but we could do it." If Burnsville companies such as Xtal, DataKey Inc., and Biomedical Dynamics grow, he says, he wants them to stay put — and he would love to attract the U.S. West re- search facility that is being shopped around 14 Western states. "We went to a tremendous amount of work to develop a quality proposal [for the U.S. West fa- cility],' he says. The city is touting a 100-acre site on county roads 5 and 42. Even if the project goes elsewhere, McEl- roy says, "it is an example of the kind of company we would want." Burnsville's policymakers aren't terri- bly excited about possibilities to attract new retail jobs. The city is the hub of retailing from the river down to the Iowa border, with its 1.2 million -square -foot super -regional (hut not quite mega) Burnsville Center. At least another mil- 104 Is I a Ion 7 eying .large;: s erous fail KINGMAN St FORD INC, MARKET RESEARCH AND CONSULTING COMPETITIVE INFORMATION FAST - RELIABLE 612-379-7524 - ETHICAL SPECIAL SECTION lion square feet of retail space has been built or has been proposed. Drive a two- mile loop — Nicollet Avenue, Highway 13, County 5, and the Burnsville Park- way — and you will pass a dozen places that will sell you gas and groceries. Earlier this year, Burnsville's City Council gave an inkling of support to de- veloper Jon Nelson's concept of a con- vention center for 400 to 600 people and a 200-room hotel, to be built in his Ridge Run business park. If Nelson brings in a quality proposal, says City Administra- tor Linda Barton, the city will probably extend some kind of financial assistance. Even though a new hotel would compete with his 147-room Holiday Inn, Gener- Many of the jobs south of the river will be with large corporate users, like those already in Eagan. al Manager David Brott knows that the small -meeting business is leaving the county. "I can't handle them,' he says. "We're losing this business, so we need to take another look at our facilities." If Nelson does build such a place, it would work well with the "Southern hospitality" theme of the new Burnsville Convention Bureau. "We have a number of things to sell,- says Rick Hemnungsen, president of the Burnsville Chamber of Commerce and another of the promoters of the bureau. "Not just in Burnsville, but south of the river." He's talking about such attractions as the Minnesota Zoo, Canterbury Downs, and Valley Fair. Other communities openly envy Burnsville's shopping malls and 622 ho- tel rooms. Jerry Marko, president of the Eagan Chamber of Commerce, com- plains that in his city. with close to 45,000 people, "a man can't buy a pair of pants" "In fact." adds Bill Escher, the retired ex- ecutive director of the Chamber, "until Target conies in. I'm not even sure you 106 I i, i �., A NEW DIMENSION! MITSUBISHI FUSO Midwest Diesel ® SERVICE INC. 35W & 85th Avenue N.E. Blaine (612) 780-8533 Mitsubishi Fuso Class 3 MITSUBISHI FUSO FE SERIES. A new dimension of infmury tronspon fecnnoiogv • Tilt Cab • 117 HP Turbo Diesel • 5 Speed or Automatic • 400 Wheel Cut • Power Steering FROM $14,500 Cabs & Chassis The Association of Minneapolis Children's Medical Center's 28th Annual Bazaar Sunday, October 25 12:00-4:00 p.m. Minneapolis Auditorium $2 Donation The Association of Minneapolis Children's Medical Center SPECIAL SECTION can buy a pair of socks" Awareness of what "they" have versus what "we" don't is what motivates some city boosters to try to expand their own city's tax base. The Inver Grove Heights City Council decided this year to support its own shopping mall, agreeing in prin- ciple to assist Fine Associates of Min- neapolis with up to S75 million in tax -increment financing for a 700,000- square-foot Lafayette Mall, which Fine has proposed for a site at I-494 and the Lafayette Freeway. The money, over time, would be used to put in the streets, curbs, and other improvements and to provide Fine with the land at a reduced price. As of May, three of the six largest employers in Apple Valley were in the business of mining gravel. Whether or not Fine builds the mall — a competitive threat from the nearby Fashion Mall of America puts the plan in doubt — the corner will develop into something, says Community Develop- ment Director Tom Link. "The council would like to see more development and has made a commitment to fostering that," Link says. So does the Council in Apple Valley. Community Development Director John Gretz says that attracting commercial and industrial growth has been a priority for at least four years; Apple Valley officials have reasoned, he suggests, that if Burns - vine is going to try to attract more busi- ness, so should Apple Valley. Apple Valley could use a little more industrial diversity. As of May, three of the six larg- est employers in the city were in the busi- ness of mining gravel. Another makes concrete pipes, and a fifth builds roads. "There are five gravel operations in Ap- ple Valley," Gretz says. "When the grav- el stops, the land will go industrial" Apple Valley has hired a consulting 108 f f tt 1 1, f+ r; 7 SPECIAL SECTION We are pleased to announce BARRY B. JEFFERSON has been elected ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT when it comes to Insurance, come to the leader. 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Apple Valley, says Gretz, stands ready to use "all the usual inducements" Lakeville, farther down the freeway from Burnsville, shares many of the characteristics of its neighbors, including an aggressive council, hot residential building, and good freeway access. Lakeville is a community in which farm- ers and landowners in the path of prog- ress have recently sold holdings for big money. "The whole northern third of the city" has changed over to new owners in the past two years, according to Patrick McGarvey. McGarvey says that Lakeville's "turn is coming" for growth and that he believes the city shouldn't rush it. "The more commercial and industrial development [we have], the better," he says, "but it has to be quality. You have to have a certain amount of patience" The city has target- ed one area for immediate development, around the I-35 and Highway 50 inter- change. It just started studying what would be the best use ofland around the McStop, the 1982 McDonalds Corpora- tion project that provides everything the hungry, sleepy, low -on -gas traveler could want at the freeway and County 70. By the time the development wave reaches Lakeville, the communities closer to the river may be substantially built. But right now, economic maturity is a long way off. City officials all think they have so much to do to get there; but it is going to happen. Dakota County had about 75,000 jobs in 1985, and Laventhol and Horwath's Jim McComb says it will have more than 100,000 by 1990. McComb tells his cli- ents that Eagan alone may have 24,500 jobs by 1995. Many of those jobs south of the river will be with large corporate users, like those already in Eagan. `There is no significant competition for employ- ment to the south and the east" McComb says, meaning that Unisys and other big companies would have a clear shot at the people in the area who need work. "It's a significant asset to those people who choose to build in Dakota County" Who will that be? It's anybody's guess. It depends, in part, on how reasonable city officials are in assessing in -site ap- provals, how consistent they are in zon- ing matters, how prudent they can be with city funds, and how willing they are simply to allow growth to happen. 110 II N 7 Eagan Continued from' page 1A :tBoth'claims are exaggerated, as is; 'just about everything else in dispute. Not even Fran' Tarkenton .could throw a stone to the elementary school. and the junior high is only about ' hall mile away.) • On :Match 22, the 'day before he 'opened Mak'n'Magic; a friend of, Geiger's made a sign that's been'in the window since opening day; Gei- ger•said. It warns people under 16 to ' stay out. • .Geiger opened in March and 'did a good business until May 20, he said. That's the day that • Kreitz, on ' her 'way home"'from' church, 'stopped at the ' next -door • Brooks Superette to buy a carton of milk. • ' ' ""The loud `music is what attracted me." 'Kreitz said Friday. "'This' loud Music offended me'to begin with." She followed her ears to Mak'n Mag, ic, stepped- inside and:. "I was just shocked: I just couldn't believe that this was in our area. It doesn't re- flect what our community is all about." • Geiger: "I could tell that she was go- ing to beta thorn in my side: I could ' tell that instantly." •"What Kreitz saw in the shop 'was a 'lot of small' pipes of the<type com- monly used for smoking marijuana,_` water pipes used for the. same pur- pose, cigarette papers and clips com- monly used to hold the ends of dying . marijuana cigarettes. The clips are known to marijuana smokers as "roach clips," but Geiget's lawyer, Gregory Rothnem, corrected 'a' reporter when he used ' that term. • "We don't sell roach clips. Rottil em said. "We sell clips." Whatever'Geiger sellsicit galvanized Kreitz•to•action: On"June 19; as"soon -• as she could get :it on the agenda, she "'brought the matter to the attention of the Eagan City Council. • To em- phasize her point she recruited more than '200 Eagan residents to back her up at the council meeting. The 4-Council : was. sufficiently im- pressed;l, Mayor Murphy said, to or:* -•der• the` city 'attorney to explore the *legality of an ordinance prohibiting ' the sale. of, what, Geiger calls "smok- ing.aids:" Attempts by other cities to • get rid of ;'smoking aids" by ordi- •t fiance have generally proved unsuc- cessful:for constitutional reasons. ::: Kreitz aiso'aook her concern to Gov. •AI Quie, and his wife, Gretchen, she said. `As a newly appointed member of the'state Humane Society Board, Kreitz ;Happened to be.at the gover- - Staff Photo by Pete Hohn Robin Geiger is caught in the mids what he calls "smoking aids" but lia-„ 'nor's mansion for•'dinner shortly after she discovered Mak'n Magic, she said:'She expressed her concern to the Quies: ' His reaction? "Our governor would like to see legislation against this sort of thing in our state," she said. Quie' was out of town Friday and "'could not be'reached for comment. Now that the ball is rolling in Eagan, Kreitz would like to back out of the limelight. She. 'is on several state ' boards, she said, but she refused to say which ones for fear of attracting more attention to herself. In a ,tele- -phone interview she repeatedly 'asked a reporter to contact other op- ponents of Mak'n Magic. "I'm just one•person among hundreds out here who don't want it so close to a couple 'of schools," she said. However, Murphy referred to her as "the' leader of the group" and the Rev. George Muyskens referred to Other Mak'n Magic opponents as peo- ple "who got behind Mrs. Kreiti." Muyskenss, pastor of Peace •Re- formed 'Church, about -.two blocks from Mak'n Magic, said the objec- tions to the shop are "kind of a spon- taneotis thing." The realisation"that a thing like this is right in our own back yard" has made the community more 'aware' of other ' problems, he said. One other problem 'he; .cited is- the Juke Box (formerly the Discotrec), an Eagan teen-age'hangout where no alcoholic beverages'. are "allowed. "That Juke -Box down the street, they have pimps in there and even gay people," Muyskens said. "It's that kind of thing,•just.one thing after another, that finally has people getting concerned," he said.** Murphy said that he and Councilman Wachter recently tried to revoke the Juke Box's special licensee but that • s t of a battle over his right to•sell his critic calls "drug paeapherna- • they were outvoted by other council` members. "I'm so opposed to that kind of operation that I think I'd help` them picket,",Murphy said. {' "We have no way' of knowing if these ' people are homos or not," Murphy said of the Juke Box's proprietors. What raised suspicions, he said, was an invitation to a private party there. The invitation said the party would be "a gay happening." Efforts made Friday to reach any- one connected "with, the Juke Box were unsuccessful. About the alleged, pimps, Murphy said he has received reports of men who wear "gaudy clothes" and drive "big Cadillacs" hanging \around the Juke Box. to former Minneapolis pimp, a pimp for 20 years, said Friday ,that the suburbs -are favorite recruiting grounds for today's pimps.) • Opponents of Mak'n Magic . have scheduled a series of meetings to plan strategy. One of the more im- portant meetings will be held July 9 at Mary Mother of the Church, 3333 Cliff Rd.,,Burnsville, Muyskens said. Some, 'of 'the opponents want to do more than meet, according. to Gei- ger.. He said "about two dozen" peon ple have come into his shop to com- plain about it. Three of them threat- ened to kill him, he said. And people have thrown garbage on his doorstep at home, 'he said. "The people against me,are somewhere between Hitler and Attila the Hun," Geiger aid. 'But Geiger has his supporters, and Kreitz, too, is feeling the effects of being.. involved. "I've been getting, quite a few threatening phone calls," she said. "Eagan is reverting , to terrorism," Geiger said. , "I don't know what he (Meshbesher) is trying to prove," Furman said Thursday from Colorado. "I don't know what evidence he's talking about. Neither I or any of my associ- ates ever attempted • to enter any- one's room. • "This. gentleman (Meshbesher) is in for a big libel suit if this kind of talk continues,". Furman said. "I don't plan to be drug through the wringer and have my reputation ruined just because some attorney's trying to get his client off the hook:" When told that Meshbesher was re- ferring to a "'Colorado murder case, Furman said his only involvement in such a trial came last year in,Den- ver. A wealthy Maryland real estate executive hired him on Oct.12, to watch. his wife in a divorce case. Three days• later, the. man:- Arthur 'Hyde, allegedly asked Furman to murder her for $20,000, according. to ;court records. •• Furman then went to police, and, ac- cording to Colorado officials, was fit- ted with a ,microphone ;for. subse- t• quent meetings with .Hyde. Denver police recorded'two conversations in which Hyde discussed methods for the murder and payment, ,and gave Furman a .$4,400 down•payment. On the basis •of the evidence provided by Furman,.Hyde was indicted by a grand jury -on a charge :of soliciting to commit murder. His trial lhas not yef been scheduled. ' • According to Colorado sources, Fur- man also was involved marginally in another murder case where/some unsubstantiated evidence was in: volved. That was the 1975; murder of Hal Le- vine; who was killed apparently for a $1-million insurance policy his com-• ,pany had taken out on him. Two former New York policemen, Mike Borrelli and Robert Davis, were convicted in the case. Howev- er, after the convictions,•Borelli's torneys asked for a new trial, based on reports provided by Furman and an associate, Daniel Dolan. • Dolan and Furman claimed that dur- ing the murder investigation they had told two policemen ' about an- other person they believed might be involved. • • According to rules in criminal pro' ceedings, such information should have been made available by the prosecution to defense attorneys for their use in preparing the case. Later, though, police said that they had recorded• the conversation in question, and that, there was•no men- tion of another suspect. A Denver judge did not allow a 'new trial,, claiming that. Dolan had serious credibility. problems. , Dolan was much more involved in the case than Furman, law enforce- ment officials said. Furman said he had .been out of the! room during much of the conversation with the detectives. . • , , • • :Furman said•hehas a letter from the Denver police department exonerat- ing him in that case. One Colorado police sergeant, who asked not to be named, 'said of Fur- man, "I have no reason to think he'd do anything like plant evidence, but we•don't trust him very far." But a Denver private investigator said Furman "has quite a reputation ' here as a good private eye." Furman himself said he has a good reputation, 'especially with the po- : lice - "I can't do,•business here [in Denver] ''unless I have good relations with the police," he said, "and: I've been in the business for nine years." Furman said he i was actively "in- volved in the Caldwell case for about two months. He said he was hired hours after themurders by Colorado attorney Thomas Congdon, Elisabeth Congdon's nephew.. He was told to • watch' Marjorie Caldwell. • "(Thomas Congdon) was scared that Mrs. Caldwell would cause him prob- lems;" Furman said in 'May. "I'm sure in his own mind that he thought- she and her husband were involved i in the murders." Furman said he was taken off the case by Thomas Congdon on Aug. 11, 1977. By then, Roger Caldwell had been arrested and. Marjorie had' moved to the Twin Cities to live with' one of her• sons by .an earlier . mar- riage. Five days later, 10 other Congdon family 'Members; including. Marjor- ie's sister,I Jennifer Johnson, hired a Twin.Cities private detective to fol- . low Marjorie. The surveillance was , later stopped. • • Johnson and Caldwell are the i two adopted' 'daughters of Elisabeth Congdon., who never married. • • •. • look bitter this; !U*fler. suit is the moment of truth: If you're serious about losing weight, you're ready ,ounds, you're sure to be for Weight Loss Clinic. Once you've lost those Jr figure thane you'd like. I excess pounds, we'll -teach you howto keep them off >tart :losing 3 to 5' pounds with a• unique stabilization and maintenance plan. (71,.r,no vn, ir m ,mrn r • -Irthp hpttpr. Eagan `head shop starts morals' debate • By Harley Sorensen Staff Writer A reluctant crusader aiid a young entrepreneur have met head to head in Eagan, with the result that the rapidly growing suburb is taking a•tiard • look at the morals of its young people. - • • The crusader is Alice Kreitz of Eagan, who claims - to have the ear of Gov. Al Quie. The entrepreneur \i is Robin Geiger, also of Eagan, viho•operates a . ,head shop" on Cedar Av: near County Rd. 30 n . Eagan. Their -dispute centers on Geiger's right to sell what he calls "smoking aids" and what Kreitz calls "drug:paraphernalia." • . So far Kreitzjhas rallied the support of Ma or Leo I Murphy, Councilman Ted Wachter andat least 250 other Eagan residents to her cause. Geiger also has his supporters, but mostly•he's depending on the law. . r It's on his'side,'at least for now.', • Both sides have sworn not to. rest until they have . won unconditional victory. The confrontation between Geiger; 29, and Kreitz had its inauspicious beginnings last summer when a death in Geiger's family, brought him back from California. \ • Back home with his family, Geiger said Friday, he sold trucks for awhile and "had about with multiple sclerosis." He also decided to end his roving days and settle dow, -in the Twin Cities. "I lived,life on the fast track for 27 years," he said. "I wasn't -a bad`kid, it wasn't that. I just didn't know,what I wanted to do." • - ' What he wanted to do, he decided, was open a "head shop" to. sell "smoking aids, used records, tapestries and'wallrugs in various sizes.". The place he decided to do it was south of the • ' Minnesota'River, in Eagan, with the closest competition in Hastings. - The location he chose - he claims he would have preferred to be elsewhere — was (inthe words of Kreitz) "a stone's throw" from Cedar Elementary School and (in the words Of'Geiger)"about a ' mile" from Metcalf Junior High School. Eagan'continued on page 5A NI, MAPLEWOOD, EDEN.PRAIRIE TODAY 12:00-5:00; BURNSVILLE 12:00-5:30; DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS MONDAY 9:30-7:00 ,'rU - _ etro areas population rises 5 % .since 189.; By Laurie Blake Staff Writer _The population of the Twin Cities area increased 5 percent in the past • . five years with, Eagan leading in; growth and Minneapolis and St. Paul - continuing to lose 'residents, accord-• ing to estimates released Friday by the Metropolitan Council. " Twin Citians, those 'living in the sev " en -county !metro area, now number 2,086,350 — an increase of 100,477 since 1980. That's a 'healthy popula- f • tion 'growth 'of 1 percent a year, says Dorothy Oatman, demographer for ...I ' the Metropolitan Council, which re- leases annual metropolitan -area ' . I pop- ulation estimates. "We're growing faster than the state as a whole and faster than most of the rest of the metropolitan areas In the north and east part of the coun- try," said Oatman, who prepared the estimates. ' Minnesota's population .grew about 2 percent between 1980 and 1984, ac-, cording to federal statistics. Oatman' said births and . migration into the -state account for the steady Increase. Those moving here proba- bly are being drawn by the strong economy, she said. Population continued on page 4A • Population Continuedfrom page IA • The estimates show' the loss of resi- . • "We have put. together our own esti- i •. dents in the center cities has slowed mates through 1995 and their find- \iI. and population in the ,first -ring sub- ings are not - inconsistent with our I urbs has stabilized: Growtiifia'srbeen trends, said Minneapolis city de; 1 • occurring in the outer -ring communi- ,mographerm Blake Graham. Accord= t ties, she said. ing to city estimates net losses will 1 ; ` , ' _slowly lessen in the next 10 years. ' City planners' report. that the 2 per- ,f jr i • cent loss in Minneapolis and' the 1 By; 1995, Minneapolis' -population is' ' ` percent..loss in •St. Paul. are not.. of - expectedi.,to be' about•-346,000. De: o serious concern. • ' spite this ,.decrease, the' city expects an increase; in the number of house- po Eagan, the city with the largest ' holds' as members of the baby boom • growth, has gained 9,410, residents generation : marry; buy houses and. , bb since 1980, according -to the council's have.children, Graham said. o figures. Eden Prairie, Plymouth; Ma- , o ple Grove, Brooklyn' Park and Coon ..The number of people in the 30- to O Rapids all gained more than 7,000Lt-- 40-year=oid- age group is expected' to o residents. Blaine and Apple Valley double from 45,000. in 1980 to more o grew by 5;000 ! and Burnsville. by % ,, than 100;000 in 1995; Graham said: 4,666. ,; ,: '4'.: '` ! ' If many: of the baby boomers stay as - Eagan Mayor Bea, Blomquist "Earl- :,'.-expected,it will- haveNa stabilizing butes her city's growth to its location "effect ;on' sch'oois, 'property upkeep j 10 miles rrrom downtown Minneapo- • and the tax base, he said.,., lis and St.tPaul and 'to -the, improved '.., aa:• o' freewa .y,access to Ea ' planning'division, said St the ,Paul Eagan. j Peggy Reichert, head of Paull's •pops '.:Minneapolis, lost about..8,864people ulation.loss is not surprising: because 10 the past,five�years,a decrease of 2 ;' baby boomers are continuing'to grow, ,:• percent, the . figures show The city ' up •and leave, home But,;overall, .the now'.lias,.abouti,• 362,090'residents. St population is fairly stabler r '; Paul,'has~about 267,810,residents.af . ,` f, - ter experiencing a 1 percent' decline j ' " of 2;420.,since,1980 g', - ;.1 Around the world Uganda's government reopens borders amid reports of violence Kampala, Uganda four -year -old insurgency if its lead - The ruling military council Friday . ers were not consulted on the plans, Opened Uganda's borders for the of the new military government. ' first time since last 'week's coup, but airports remained closed amid An Air -India official Said the air : 'reports of violence. and a "witch- line had prepared a plan at the • hunt" for supporters of the former request 'of Indian citizens in Ugan-. regime. da to fly there and evacuate them if the Kampala government grant- .. • • An announcement broadcast on Ra- ' ed permission. , • dio Uganda said the borders would . . . bs• 'open between: 6 a.m and 6:30 . Economic factors .may have Con-, p.m. . , - , tributed to the border reopening: . . . , . Dozens, of trucks bound for •Ugan- . The National Resistance Move- ' • da with oil from a Kenya refinery , ment, Uganda's principal rebel had been stranded at the borders. movement, threatened. to renew its / . • New. housing noted Building boom reported by officials in Eagan A summary of building• permits issued in the city of Eagan during 1974 indicate that the current recession has had no effect on ,new construction in the area. Total estimated value of 1974 permits was $17,893,218, more than $1.5 million, above. the total value. of permits issued in 1973. INCLUDED in the 1974 to- tals were permits for 418 single family dwelling units (row and town houses) val- ued at $9,487,244, 14 units in two-family buildings val- ued at.$245,600, and 126 units in five or more family build- ings valued at $1,230,000. This compares with 158 single family units valued at $3,765,429, four units in two-family buildings val- ued at $72,500,• and 164 multi -family units valued at $2,285,800 in 1973. BUILDING permits were also issued in 1974 for one industrial building valued at $1,998,000, 36 residential garages and carports val- ued at $106,880, 1 office building valued at $298,000, two public works buildings valued at $47,950, five stores valued at $629,800, 12 other nonresidential buildings valued at $48,550, 34 struc= tures other than buildings valued at $68,278, 36 resi- dential alterations and ad-' ditions valued at $173,678, and 23 alterations and addi- tions to other buildings, valued at $3,559,238. .THIS COMPARES with 1973 permits for four indus- trial buildings valued at. $1,779,540, 27 residential garages and carports val- ued .at $70,243, one office building valued at $58,500,: two public works' buildings valued at $166,000, four stores valued at $764,300, 17. other nonresidential build ings valued at $33,280, 28 structures other than build- ings. valued at $40,484, 29 housekeeping residential buildings valued at $110,875, 26 other buildings .and structures valued •at $6,615,885, and a recrea- tional building valued. at $443,000. Well over half of Eagan's building permits were is- sued during the last half of 1974, contradicting the widespread theory that metropolitan area economy slumped badly as the year ended. BANXAMEAICAHD iris . toddlers' and infants' styles reg. 5.99-31.99 IL) °fa - Visit our dimension shop for big and tall, men --..up to size 60 at the store 1806 NO. ST. PAUL RD. *5151 CENTRAL N.E. 5445 LAKELAND AVE. 6905 WAYZATA BLVD. * 1200 E. 7E , 777-5441 788-6512 533-6930 545.-0821 86647 Open every night until 9;30 -,Sunday 12. to 6 r r nr,.t-se-ito— \i^ , e,brucx.N 2?, 197� He does not anticipate much change in the city's economic status during the months ahead. "WE'RE SURE to pick up a few industrial buildings during the year, and resi- dential building, like the development going in south of the city hall, seems to be going right ahead." People, like com- munities, if they were on shaky ground before, are going to have a rough time now if the economy gets worse, he points out. "It's our opinion that Eagan's fu- ture looks bright." 'Greatest year in history' reported by Eagan mayor The city of Eagan has just completed its "greatest year in history," according to Mayor Herb Polzin, with a record high valuation of building permits and excep- tional activity in new con- struction. Known as the fastest growing municipality in the state, Eagan is proud of its "Big 4," Control Data, Min- nesota Mining, UNIVAC, and Blue Cross. THE LARGE addition to the Blue Cross building probably represents the city's most important pro- ject in 1974. The new bulk mail facil- ity, due to open in March, will bring an upsurge in employment to the area but won't produce any addi- tional revenue for the city. In fact, it will create some problems as far as trans- portation routes are con- cerned. "With our inade- quate highway system, it's going to cause some headaches," the mayor points out. "All those trucks are going to have to use some of our secondary roads." If 35E was completed, many of the city's problems would be solved. "That would do for us what 35W did for Burnsville," the mayor points out. CITY OFFICIALS are happy over the prospect of a new bridge on Cedar Av- enue, but they're still keep- ing their fingers crossed that nothing happens to the project. Bus transportation has improved during the past year, but the MTC has a long way to go yet in provid- ing Eagan residents and employees in its many in- dustries with adequate ser- vice. Mayor Polzin feels the MTC "has got the better of us yet" as far as providing services commensurate with the amount of tax money it receives from the city. DAYTIME BUS service, something badly needed by Eagan residents, is not being provided, and bus routes still do not cover a large enough area. Eagan is unique in that more people come out from the Twin Cities to work in local industries than leave the city to work in the inner cities. Additional buscs will probably be scheduled in the near future to carry the large number of persons coming out to work in the "Big 4" and in other plants and offices in the area. The mayor is hoping the MTC will reroute some of its St. Paul buses so Eagan people working in staff of- fices and at other locations outside the St. Paul loop can make connections for the ride home in the afternoon. EAGAN IS NOW in its final phase of park acquisi- tion and development pro- vided by the bond issue ap- proved by the voters three years ago. The city is now in the process of acquiring its last parcel of land and will concentrate mainly on re- novating and maintaining its park properties. The next big project will probably be an indoor arena of some kind, but the mayor favors holding off on that until the economy stabilizes. CITY OFFICIALS worry more about inflation than they do recession, he re- ports. Price increases have been unreasonable and many people are being hurt — not only the young families whose expenses are high but the older peo- ple whose earning power has diminished or stopped altogether and whose li- mited incomes are proving inadequate. The city itself is in good financial condition, mainly because it has operated economically in the past and has a broad tax base. DURING 1974, Eagan had its first experience in sel- ling revenue bonds to pro- vide financing for private industry. The Borchert - Ingersoll road equipment firm is an old-line company, stable and a real asset to the community, the mayor maintains. He would not, however, favor the revenue bond approach in many in- stances. 1 r: 1975 NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK SOUTHWEST, 7900 Xerxes Ave. S., Bloomington, 831-5000. Eugene G. Precht, president. The full -service commercial bank has been in business 22 years, currently employing 149 people. The firm began in 1953 with total footings of $500,000. It has grown to $98 million, with half of the growth taking place since moving into new facilities in January, 1972. The firm hopes to continue supporting the economy of the southwest area by servicing commercial customers as well as indi- viduals and by providing input and expertise to the com- munity planning of the area. OXBORO LUMBER CO., 9421 Lyndale Ave. S, 881-8659. 0. J. Friendshuh, manager: Kan Hager, assistant man- ager. The firm has been in retail lumber business over 50 years, currently employing 13. It has been growing yearly along with Bloomington. SOUTHWEST FIDELITY STATE BANK OF EDINA, 7600 Parklawn Ave., 831-6600. Cecil Pogatchnik, president; ell xecutive vice-president; V. Jack he full -service bank has been in loying 44 people. In the past two s doubled from $10 million to $20 a ready -cash service and offers y mornings. The bank hopes to pattern. OF RICHFIELD, 6500 Nicollet Bruins, president. Stan Gove, er, and John Baumgartner, vice- ial banking firm has been in busi- ploying 39. Total assets rose $1.8 e of interest rates, the bank says own while savings deposits RS, 1500 South Lilac Drive, nwetter, area directors. In busi- ram to help overweight individu- t proper level. Combines balance meetings. a ue at id at in- os- gia en- nd- by nd n- s), in- s, a rs g s, es r- 0 to e COUNTY Dakota Lea Ford and Dea JIM HA I DOWNTOWN F Mailhouse brings the electronic age to direct mail marketing with... CDr.1PUTERJZE111 LJET MAN�iGEMENT Yes, direct mail marketing has come of oge. Electronic data procek- sing has changed it into one of the most efficient, effective marketing tools available. At Mailhouse, we build and manage more than mailing lists. We include demographics, sales re- sponse, or whatever marketing data you wish to include. This is your invitation to find out what computerized list management is all about. If you're like a good many Upper Midwest businessmen - re- tailers and manufacturers - ou'll Eagan 'Drug -Related Devices'. � Ordinance Upheld In Court EAGAN—Mak'n Magic, the alleged • head shop owned by Robin Geiger which has been the brunt of attacks by community citizens for its drug 'parapher- nalia sales, was denied a preliminary injunction against a recent city ordinance forbidding sale of `;drug -related devices:" • The decision came Thursday, Aug. 30 when U.S. District Judge Donald Alsop upheld the Eagan ordinance, passed by the city council in July. 'Under the or- dinance', "possession; sale, transfer 'or display for sale; of any drug -related device" 1 is pro- hibited.. Geiger's shop offers pipes, jewelry, cigarette \ papers and clips which can be.used- for holding marijuana cigarettes. The shop opened in March at• Co. Rd. 30 and Cedar and became the center of 'controversy when • residents protested the': music. coming from the , store and :the sale of such devices 'within a short distance of elementary and junior high schools. _ The protest group, Concerned Citizens of Eagan, Burnsville and Apple Valley; was led by Eagan citizen 'Alice. Kreitz: and received support from ' various' ;city of ficials, including Mayor Leo Mur- phy. The group has been regular- ly picketing the shop. "Judge Alsop's decision was an `answer to our prayers," said Mrs. Kreitz, adding that the group now "intends to focus our -energy and enthusiasm on seeing to it that a state lave is enacted banning the sale of drug -related paraphernalia from our state." Mak'n Magic is the 'only head shop in .Eagan and was to have been visited .by Eagan police at the end of last week to inform Geiger he would have -to have •ceased sale of drug -related items as of. 1 p,m. Thursday, Aug. 30. Geiger was still undecided on his next step: He could appeal, refuse to comply and go to jail or, he said, go out of business., • The ordinance was specifically : aimed at Mak'n Magic. Geiger,. in . fighting the or- dinance setup by the city council, contending it was "cruel . and unusual" _punishment;; because 'the penalty for :drug=device•sale exceeds that for • possession", of marijuana ($100 fine). Geiger had also . cited violation of the Eighth and First Amendments existed with ''the ordinance, but Alsop denied the allegations. i taff Writer. LAKEVILLE--Three businesses were broken into ,or reported a heavy amount of,van- dalism, Sept. ,.1 . in. the city of Lakeville. ' . ' Forced entry was reported,- to the Lakeville" Cafe and' Lakeville VFW Club, while the Honeywell, Country Club reported about' $12,000 in glass damage. Police were called to the Lakeville Cafe when 'entry was gained through the front door of the small cafe in downtown Lakeville. An , undetermined amount of money was reported taken from the cash register. The Lakeville VFW was 'also the . target for the night-time burglary as the front doors were forced. open. The burglarsi .at-' tempted to 'break open the safe, however were not successful. '• There was also damage done to the interior 'of the building besides the damage -to th'e front doors. ' At the Honeywell Country Club, 17976 Judicial Rd. a total of 28 thermo pane windows and three sections of door glass , were. broken. , , A.$500 rewardis being offered bby owners of Honeywell Country Club for 'information leading to the arrest and convictof those • responsible for ion the vandalism. According to Greg Grose, assis- tant police chief, all three cases ' are under investigation. Whereas the recommendations have been accepted, they have 1 not necessarily been , approved.. The', 1980 budget.' process . for human services, began in May and is scheduled for completion Oct. 10 • when the county board sets the levy_. 1 . One , notable increase falls under mental' health and social sciences.`HSAC is asking $676,608 for the -Developmental Learning Center (DLC) 42% more than the 1979 appropriation. The DLC attempts to foster independence in mentally .retarded and cerebral palsied individuals. The program's services include self-' help, socialization, communica- tions,,and other skills for infants, preschoolers,' and adults. The most significant change for the DLC in 1980 will be its move to a new building in Rosemount. The new center should be ready to open early next year. HSAC claims that additional funds are necessary to cover -increasing transportation costs, • to main high • quailty services, and to focus on , the. needs , of more severely retarded citizens. ,With new programs in mind, HSAC has asked for funds to get them started. For, the first time, HSAC is requesting county funds for the Governor's Bill chemical For Tait=Exempt Morts urnsrille.`T Eagan remains the fastest growing city, Met Council reports The title of "fastest growing community" has once again been awarded to the city of Eagan, ac- cording to the latest Metropolitan Council report. The Met Council estimated the rate of population growth be- tween 1980 and 1986. At the top of the list is Eagan, which is up 14,611 residents since 1980 to a current assessment of 35,311. That's an increase of nearly 71 percent. "Eagan's growth is even faster than it was in the 1970s. If that continues through 1990, its growth would surpass the 10-year spurt of every suburb in the region except Bloomington in the 1960s," according to Michael Munson, a planner with the Met Council. According to the number of building permits issued in the city, which is a more precise calculation of growth than popu- lation estimates, Eagan was the area's fastest growing commun- ity in 1980, 1984 and 1985. The city's building permit totals rank- ed fourth in 1981, seventh in 1982 /.) , A) ors w F, 3_l f - (862 and fifth in 1984, Ken Reddick of the Met Council said. Other nearby communities ex- periencing rapid growth are Burnsville, which is up 6,909 to 42,583, and Apple Valley, up 6,720 to 28,538. Burnsville and Apple Valley were listed seventh and eighth fastest growing, respec- tively. Dakota County was listed as the fastest growing in the seven - county metro area. In six years, the county grew 19 percent from 194,279 to 231,924. Following behind Dakota was Scott County with 18.4 percent growth. Carver County increased 13 percent, Washington County 12 percent, Anoka County 11.8 percent, Hen- nepin County 3 percent and Ramsey trailed at 2.5 percent growth. The metropolitan area increas- ed 6.7 percent. The area has in- creased about 1 percent each year since 1980, with the last year growing a bit more, Munson said. The Twin Cities area is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the country. 1 AS LOW AS 1O,823* BRONCO II'S AS LOW AS $11 673** USING CASH BACK PROGRAM ELECTION! .1 OF THE RIVER! '705 COUNTY ROAD 42 >CK WEST OF CEDAR ON 42 OCAL FORD DEALER 7 r rWrTr ."-►'-r` .r r T"r 1r i r , ... 1,..- r r.-T-ry r-rr DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE PAGE 5B OCTOBER 25, 1979 131/4-15 Ground Broken For New Eagan Bank BREAKING GROUND for the First Bank Minnehaha detached center in Eagan was this group of city officials and bank officers. From left are, Tom Hedges, ad- ministrator; Ted Wachter, councilperson; Russ Kruse, The groundbreaking cere- mony for construction of the detached facility of First Bank Minnehaha, took place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in Eagan. T.H. Bartholomay commented, "We are establishing a banking facility in Eagan to serve our customers in the area as well as to provide modern banking con- venience for nearby residents and businesses. We see this area as a very progressive and dynamic community. We look forward to being a meaningful part of its future development." The new banking facility will be located at the intersection of Pilot Knob Rd. and Crestridge Ln. and will be known as First Bank Minnehaha - Eagan Office. The one story brick building will occupy 4,200 square feet pro- viding for a four lane drive through auto bank, a 24 hour FirstBank, four lobby tellers, and three personal bankers. First Bank Minnehaha - Eagan Office will handle all checking, savings, and certificate functions as well as service all types of con- sumer and business loans. Russ Kruse, Assistant Vice President, will manage the detached facility. Architects for the bank project are Bergstedt, Wahlberg, Berg- quist, Rohkohl, Inc. of St. Paul. The general contractor is Don Christenson Building Company of Eagan. First Bank Minnehaha was established in 1910 in South Min- neapolis and presently exceeds $100 million in assets. The bank is currently moving into a new building on Lake St. First Bank Minnehaha is a member of First Bank System. manager; Tom Bartholomay, bank president; Leo Murphy, mayor of Eagan; John Larsen, bank director; Mark Parran- to, Tom Egan and Jim Smith, councilpersons. GROUP OF ONLOOKERS Al' THE GROUNDBREAKING, HELD THURSDAY EVENING, PILOT ,KNOB AND CRESTRIDGE LANE. PAGE 6B DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE OCTOBER 25, 1979 F4D©ID•1 TERTAINA1/4ENT Thirteen Contestants Will Vie / LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 'ENS ■ Y�I�uT I�u wwu LIVE ENTERTAINMENT A &1IAD� Av �■■■�■ �w■ai i Southern n.,. 4-H Will Be Fpatnrnrl In AN ARCHITECTS SKETCH depicts the new Eagan facility of Donaldson, Company, Inc., construction of which will begin next month. The firm will move its St. Paul operations into the new 250,000-square-foot factory when it is completed in early To Start Next Month . 1971. It will be located near Lone Oak Rd., west of the intersection of Highways 55 and 49. Donaldson Co, to Break Ground for New Plant Groundbreaking is schedul- ed in September for the 250.- 000-square-foot factory build- ing to be built by Donaldson Company, Inc.. on a sixty - acre tract in Eagandale In- dustrial Park. Eagan town- ship. In announcing the huge con- struction project, Frank Don- aldson, president of the Bloom- ington -based firm, said the company will move its St. Paul operations into the new Eagan facility when it is completed in early 1971. The plant is being erected near Lone Oak Rd., west of the intersection of Minnesota Highways 55 and 49. It will be the largest factory in the Don— aldson system of seven U.S. plants in four states. The company, which manu- factures heavy-duty engine air cleaners, filters, mufflers, seals and machined precision parts, also has operations in eight nations overseas. Woodburn & O'Neil Archi- tects of Des Moines, Iowa, designed the structure. With seven U.S. factories and operations in eight na- tions overseas, the Donaldson Company serves customers on every continent. Its overseas operations are located in West Germany, France, United King- dom, Brazil, Japan, Republic of South Africa, and Belgium. The third major expansion of the firm's international headquarters and technical center in Bloomington will be completed this year. The 50,000 - square - foot addition brings the total space in Don- aldson's three -building "cam- pus" to 180,000 square feet. The headquarters complex is located just off the inter- section of 35W and 94th St. MISS MINNESOTA, Judy Mendenhall of Edina, played the flute solo, which won the Miss Minnesota talent competition, at the Miss Rosemount Pageant last Saturday night. BUIS teddy bear coat (-PLUS .. . ART FAIR 75 ARTISTS - Paintings and Sculptures AT THE COMMUNITY STATE BANK in the Parking Lot 96th 8 LYNDALE AUGUST 16-17 HOURS: SUN. NOON til 6 p.m. White Stag Cuddly as the teddy bear for which it was named, this three- quarter length double breasted coat of rich, lustrous Borg Orlon acrylic pile is both washable and dry cleanable. It is back ited with two deep nt patch pockets. acetate taffeta ng is warmly in- ated with 100% lacloud virgin ace- e batt. Teddy Bear Coat 8.00 bondalure plaids and knits The Colony Skirt, an easy flair bias -cut skirt of 100% Acrilan acrylic bonded to all acetate tricot with side zipper closure and back -elastic ad- justment is topped with White Stag's Dynasty Pullover. Lacy texture 100% acrylic knit forms the body and sleeves of this long sleeved pull- over with solid ribbed turtle neck. Both machine washable, to be sure. Dynasty Pullover $8.00 Colony Skirt $8.00 YOUNG FAStt1ONS INFANTS —GIRLS —BOYS NEXT TO SNYDERS DRUG FRAN K BAe SC ST CHECKIN TO HEL HIGH S an COLLEGE CONTROL Ti CALL US NOW ABO 'CiTY Lik Eagan council votes to make Magic vanish By WAYNE WANGSTAD Staff Writer An ordinance designed to shut down Makin' Magic, an estab- lishment that sells drug -oriented paraphernalia, was passed by the Eagan City Council Tuesday night. The fifm immediately said it will work wizardry of its own through the courts. The ordinance, approved unan- imously by the five -member council, does not specify the business by name. But since the ordinance makes it unlawful to possess, sell, manufacture or furnish that which Makin' Magic sells, it will have the effect of closing it down. There apparently are no other such businesses in Eagan, Burns- ville or Apple Valley. Residents of those communities have been seeking passage of the ordi- nance, and have been picketing the business since Saturday. WHAT TROUBLES Eagan and Burnsville residents in par- ticular is that the firm is located at Dakota County Road 30 and Cedar Avenue — and extremely close to an elementary and jun- ior high school. Before the ordinance was approved, Greg Rothnem, attor- ney for Makin' Magic operator Robin Geiger, said he doubted the ordinance is enforceable, and that he would test its validity as soon as it became effective. The soonest the law could go into ef- fect would be July 26. A similar ordinance passed by Maplewood was set aside recent- ly in U.S. District Court because its language was vague and imprecise. The Eagan ordinance is more detailed and attempts to avoid that pitfall. THERE WERE about 100 persons attending the council meeting — fewer than at past meetings where the ordinance was discussed — and little dis- cussion or heated debate before the council acted. However, Geiger, who has op- erated the shop since last March, told Eagan and Burnsville resi- dents present that they are a "bunch of pointy -headed, bleed- ing heart liberals." Geiger said, "If I lose in the courts, I will pack in my bags and go," a statement which drew applause. But he cautioned the applauders that they "could end up losing as well as winning." And if Geiger wins, he said he would not put up with picketing and other harassment he says he has experienced. SEVERAL council members cautioned residents that the ordi- nance was not a panacea. Coun- cilman James Smith warned that while the law will help, "it won't be the whole story." And Coun- cilman Ted Wachter wondered why the state had not adopted legislation controlling the para- phernalia. (St. Paul Councilman Ron Maddox has asked St. Paul legis- lators Sen. William McCutcheon and Rep. Randy Kelly to consid- er sponsoring such legislation in the next Legislature, and McCutcheon has said he favors the idea). During and after the council meeting, Alice Kreitz, protest- ers' spokeswoman, said she had received a "commitment" from Elmer L. Andersen to withhold Makin' Magic advertising from all the suburban Sun Newspapers Inc. which he publishes in the metropolitan area. Reached later, Andersen said he did "indicate agreement," but had deferred the decision to Don Heinzman, managing editor of Sun newspapers in Burnsville, Bloomington and Richfield. Heinzman said ads for Makin' Magic will run this week but not next. $t.lktul pioneer Press John Connally tells Republicans at the he's in the Republican presidential race to stay. Radisson Downtown Hotel in Minneapolis that —Staff Photo by Spence Hollstadt Texas -sized confidence Wednesday July 18, 1979 19 BWCA act foes lose bid in court By LEE EGERSTROM Pioneer Press Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — U.S. Dis- trict Court Judge Harold Greene refused Tuesday to issue a tem- porary restraining order the would have prevented the Agri- culture Department's Forest Service from carrying out the 1978 Boundary Waters Canoe Area Act. Greene ruled that attorneys for nine property owners and BWCA region groups had failed to show in court that irreparable damage is being suffered by property owners and BWCA area businesses in northern Minnesota as a result fo the BWCA wilder- ness act passed by Congress last year. The plaintiffs, including the Winton -Ely chapter of the Boundary Waters Conservation Alliance and the Canadian -based Lac La Croix Chippewa Band, asked the court to issue the tem- porary restraining order to pre- vent further financial harm to area residents. THAT BILL, approved during the closing hours of the last Con- gress, designated most of the BWCA as a federally protected wilderness. It also either forbade or established a time period for phasing out the use of motor- boats on most BWCA lakes. Greene, filling in for a vaca- tioning judge on the federal bench, denied the request. But he set July 30 as the date for hear- ings on the merits of the BWCA opponents' case. Various nationwide property owners associations and the two area groups announced last Fri- day that they were filing suit against the USDA to prevent im- plementation of the BWCA Act. The suit was filed in District Court here Monday. Greene heard initial arguments Tuesday because the plaintiffs cited dam- age to BWCA area residents. SPORTSt.pouL Pioneer Prcss National Stars 'walk' to victory .(again) SEATTLE (AP) — Lee Mazzilli of the New York Mets slugged a pinch home run to tie the game in the eighth inning, then drew a bases -loaded walk to force home the winning run in the ninth as the Na- tional League defeated the American League 7-6 Tuesday night for its eighth straight All -Star Game victory. A capacity crowd of 58,905 jammed the Seattle Kingdome to watch the American League's frustra- tion stretch another year. The NL has now won 16 of the past 17 contests and holds a 31-18-1 edge in the series that began in 1933. THE NATIONALS SCORED the winning run in this seesaw contest without benefit of a hit, capital- izing on the ninth -inning wildness of Texas reliver Jim Kern. With one out in the ninth, Kern walked Joe Mor- ganof Cincinnati. Then, attempting to pick him off, he committed a balk, allowing the runner to reach second. He then walked Dave Parker of Pittsburgh, who earlier bad set an All -Star record by throwing out two runners from right field. Craig Reynolds of Houston popped up, but when Kern walked Ron Cey Fast & Furious The French temper of Scott LeDoux flared when he heard Ken Norton pulled out of their battle Sun- day. "The phony's in lousy shape and can't lay off the girls and the bright lights. Just because he's 20 pounds overweight and afraid I'll tattoo his ribs, he gives me the runa- round. Well, I won't go back in training until I get another $15,000" ... Maybe this is why Rod Carew battles so intensely for glory and recognition. He told Sport Mag's Jack Hicks: "My fa- ther was a terrible `schmuck.' He was a drunk — an awful man. He'd hide food and beat us if we LeDoux found it. He'd beat my mother. He hated me. When I played baseball he called me a skinny weakling and sissy who should play with the girls. 1 drank sugar water at a neighbor's to stay alive. He's still alive in New York — but I never see him." ... Ex -heavyweight Army boxing champ Vern Landreville bought the huge Diamond Jim's layout in Lillydale from ex -Monroe star Al liaise for reported $3 million. Rumors are he'll turn it into a gigantic disco ... Anti -dome crusader and veteran state senator Bob Ashbach has star- tlin¢ news. "Not one saner has been signed with a of Los Angeles to lead the bases, Ron Guidry of the New York Yankees relieved for the AL. Mazzilli worked the count to 3-1 and then took a high -outside pitch for ball four. He flipped his bat away in a cartwheel as Morgan trotted home with the deciding run. AN INNING EARLIER, Mazzilli, making his All -Star debut, drilled his home run just over the yellow line at the top of the left field fence. It was the seventh pinch homer in NL All -Star history and the first since Willie Davis did it in 1973. Mazzilli connected for his homer batting left-handed against Kern and drew his game -deciding walk bat- ting from the right side against Guidry. This 50th All -Star game was a back -and -forth contest from the start and remained tied only be- cause of Parker's rifle arm in right field. The Pitts- burgh star, named Most Valuable Player of the contest, cut down Jim Rice of Boston trying to strtch a double into a triple leading off the seventh inning, then threw out Brian Downing of California at the plate for the final out in the eighth inning. Mazzilli had tied the score in the top of the eighth and the Americans tried to regain the lead in the bottom half when Downing singled and moved up on a bunt by Bruce Bochte of Seattle. Reggie Jack- son of the New York Yankees was intentionally walked and after California's Bobby Grich struck out, Graig Nettles of the Yankees singled to right. PARKER CHARGED THE BALL and fired for the plate with his throw to Montreal catcher Gary Carter nipping the sliding Downing to keep it tied 6-6. The game began as a slugfest with starting pitchers Nolan Ryan of California for the AL and Steve Carlton of Philadelphia for the NL cuffed for five runs in the first inning. Ryan struck out the first two batters he faced on just seven pitchers but then walked Steve Garvey of Los Angeles. Philadelphia's Mike Schmidt fol- lowed with a triple that bounced off the glove of Boston's Fred Lynn, leaping at the right center field wall. Cincinnati's George Foster followed with a dou- ble to right and it was quickly 2-0 for the NL. But the Americans came right back. George Brett of Kansas City, embraced at the plate by buxom stripteaser Morganna, an old friend, recov- Larry Bowa, right, fends off pop fly in Tuesday night's All - Philadelphia teammate Mike Sisar Game in Seattle. — AP rmidt to take Roy Smalley's Wirephoto Wednesday F July 18, 1979 20 ered his composure and drew a one -out walk. Don Baylor of California doubled him home and then Lynn smashed a 2-2 pitch off Carlton into the lower seats in right field for a 3-2 AL lead. LYNN AND FOSTER BOTH left the game in the second inning, bothered by recurring groin injuries. The Nationals tied the score in the second on singles by Philadelphia's Bob Boone, pinch -hitter Lou Brock of St. Louis — making one last All -Star appearance in his final season — and Dave Lopes of Los Angeles that loaded the bases and a sacrifice fly by Parker. In the third inning, the NL took the lead when Schmidt doubled, moved to third on a fielder's choice and scored on an infield out. But the AL came right back again, moving ahead 5-4. Baylor singled with one out in the third and Chet Lemon of the Chicago White Sox, who re- placed Lynn, was hit by a pitch. BOSTON'S CARL Yastrzemski, one month short of his 40th birthday, singled for one run and when Schmidt threw away a ground ball by Darrell Por- ter of Kansas City, Lemon scored to make it 5-4. See All -Stars, Page 22 England's Coe runs fastest mile: 3:48.95! OSLO, Norway (AP) — Sebastian Coe of England, the new world record holder in the mile, says he's still not sure it is his favorite distance. How can you tell by running the event only three times with the fastest time ever recorded, 3:48.95 on the third try. "I suppose I'll have to run a couple of more mile races before I can say if I really like it," said Coe, who also holds the world record at 800 meters. Coe, 22, set his second world record in 12 days Tuesday night, breaking the mark in the Dubai Golden Mile at Oslo's Bislet Sta- dium. The old mark of 3:49.4 had been held by John Walker of New Zealand since Aug. 12, 1975. COE'S OTHER RECORD was set in the 800 on July 5 when he clocked 1:42.33. Asked why this stadium seems to produce so many world records, Coe replied: "1 really don't know what is the reason for these records ,in Oslo. It must be the nice air you have here." Steve Scott and Craig Mas- bac + 2A Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun*Current/Wednesday, July 23, 1997 Espress Fest '97 in Eagan offers music, chance to help By Sue Hegarty Staff Writer This weekend, organizers of Espress Fest '97 invite people to kick back, listen to some award -winning musicians and support a good cause, all at the same time. And the best part is, south suburban residents won't have to cross the river or pay admis- sion to enjoy two days of patio entertainment, according to Larry Lundberg, owner of Maggie's Caffe Espresso of Eagan. The second consecutive Espress Fest will feature Twin Cities musicians, food -booths and sidewalk sales by Eagan small business merchants, face painting, and fire and safety demonstrations by the Eagan Fire Department. Espress Fest will be in the parking lot and patio area outside Maggie's Caffe in Town Centre. "It's a small business ap- proach to giving something back to the community," Lund- berg said: This year's event was ex- panded from one to two days and added several local talent groups compared to last year. Eagan resident Mike - Williams helped organize this year's event. By day, Williams is a mechanic for Northwest Airlines. By -night, he practices or performs:as part of the Mike Williams Trio. It was Williams, a volunteer' Eagan firefighter for nine' years,, who suggested that this year's proceeds bene- fit the Eagan Fire Department CairnsIRIS fund. "It seemed like the perfect cause to me and it satisfies my musical side also," Williams said. "For the cost of a cup of coffee and a tip jar, you can have a nice evening." Williams played in a band in high school but has no plans to turn professional. "I know too many starving musicians that are better than me," he said. Coffee shop performances are probably more common in St. Paul and Minneapolis than south of the Minnesota River, he said. "I'm hoping it will pro- mote the idea in the suburbs." Headlining the Friday evening performances is Cook- er John, who won a Minnesota Music Award for best folk music. Cooker John will take the stage at 9 p.m. Saturday's lineup begins with Phil Heywood at 5 p.m. and ends with Pat Donohue at 9 p.m. Heywood and Donohue are past national fingerpicking champions. There will be seating for 150. Food and beverage will be sold by several small business- es, including John Hardy's BarBQue, Blimpies, Von Han- son's, Big Apple Bagels, Italian Pie Shoppe, Apples, Ceresota. bakery, Lone Oak Cafe, Que Viet, and Maggie's Caffe Espresso. Proceeds from the event will go towards the purchase of a CairnslRlS helmet for the volunteer fire department. The helmet is a mounted. imaging system that helps . firefighters see througJz... Bright yellow T-shirts with the Espress Fest '97 logo are mod- eled by festival organizers Laura Grman and Larry Lundberg. Grman will be performing at. 8 p.m. Saturday outside Lund - berg's -shop, Maggie's Caffe Espresso in Town Centre. Not pic- tured is fellow organizer, Mike Williams, who will be perform- ing at 8 p.m. Friday. (Sue Hegarty/Staff Photographer) smoke, which may help to save lives and to reduce property damage, according to Todd Sutter, chair of the Cairn- sIRIS fund. Each helmet costs about $25,000. The department would like to purchase one for each of the five fire stations in Eagan. Several fundraisers iSPRESS FEST 97 Y 25-26 Friday: 6pm Nickel 8pm Mike Williams Trio 9pm Cooker John Saturday: 5pm Phil Heywood 6pm Bob Marin 7pm Brothers Larson 8pm Laura & Gabriela 9pm Pat Donohue have occurred and more are scheduled, Sutter said. In ad- dition, individual and busi- ness contributions are being sought. Yourself or We Install itIrr Ammommis 1 ALTHOUGH GROWTH and changes were evident all over Eagan. participated in the annual Eagan Fourth of July parade that some traditions are never dispensed with. Diamond T Ranch riders marched from Cedarvale Shopping Center to Rahn Park. CONSTRUCTION MARKED the development of much of Eagan. Above. Diffley Road is renovated. if/ A NEW BEACH was opened in August in Lebanon Hills Regional Park. The facility offers swimmers a 400-foot sand beach, a bath house and sun deck, with lifeguards on duty. DAKOTA COUNTY Western Court Facility opened Jan. 16 and is located off of Cliff Road next to the Driver's Examination Station. EAGAN POLICE and elementary students partici- pated in Operation Child Print this year. The parents received the set of fingerprints, which would be useful if the child turned up missing. Above, officer John Stevenson fingerprints a second grader. ...,'. THISWEEK DECEMBER 31.'1984 '15k THIS AD STARTS ON WED., JAN. 2 AND RUNS THRU MON., JAN. 7, 1985. ROSEMOUNT 423-2430 HOURS: Monday -Friday 7 am - 9 pm Saturday 7 am - 7 pm — Sunday 8 am - 6 pm RED OWL BREAD 21L2vsLB89c . FRESH BAKERY FRENCH BREAD■.■.....■..LOAF FRESH WHITE BREAD...■.....■.LOAF WHEAT OR WHITE DOLLAR BUNS■IONINI■■■NNEDOZ. BUTTERM ILK DONUTS .........DOZ. 59c 49c 49c 89c Call your order in ahead of time 423-2172 BROASTED 99 CHICKEN..8PC. COTTO SALAMI.... CORNED BEE F......... WISCONSIN $309 ..LB .�$479 . SWISS $A29 CHEESE �B RITA'S CHICKEN $229 SALAD.......LB. TOM'S GkiuL A LARGE EGGS oo= 49c RED OWL VEGETABLE MARGARINE QUARTERED 35c LB. 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"Apparently the voice on the recording claims to be someone from Central Telephone Co. asking about the repairing of telephone equipment and an upcoming appointment." The recording sounds something like this: "This is a Central Telephone Company repair technician. We have an ap- pointment to repair your telephone tomorrow. If this time is not convenient or if you are not going to be home, please leave a message at the sound of the tone." Eich noted that Centel is not us- ing such a recording and that this may be an effort to get people to leave their homes unlocked or va- cant, "possibly to set up a burglary." "We've talked with local authorities and they have assured us that there has not been an increase in burglaries or thefts recently. However, we wanted to alert our customers just the same." Eich said. Customers who receive such a call in the future are requested to call Centel's business office at 463-3380 and report the incident. All information will be kept con- fidential. Son Light Fitness to begin soon The eight -week mid -winter ses- sion of Son Light Fitness will begin the week of Jan. 7 at Faith Convenant. Prince of Peace and St. James churches in Burnsville and at Easter and Peace Reform- ed churches in Eagan. Morning classes are Mondays a nd Wednesdays from 9::30 to to:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to noon at Faith Covenant and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:311 a.m, at St. James and Easter. Baby-sitting is available for alFrnorning classes. Afternoon classes will he \lon- days and Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. at Prince of Peace. Evening clasfies are from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays at Faith Conve- nant and 'Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. James. Peace Reformed has classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from fi:30 to 7:30 p.m. Son Light Fitness is a program for women ;insisting of warm-up exercises, an aerobic workout with choreographed routines and a cool -down period with an in- spirational message. set to con- temporary Christian music, For information and registra- lion call Louise at 1390-7247. Shari at 890-8:383, Maureen at 894-42:33 or Katy at 890-2o33. This time, you will keep your New Year's resolution to lose weight... . because this time, For- tunate Life Center is here to help. This unique Center offers a program based on behavior modification and good nutritional habits that will help you take off excess weight and keep it off. A free, initial consultation helps assess your needs and plan an individuaiized program to meet them. So make it a point to let Fortunate Life Center keep your new year's resolution for you. FREE CONSULTATIONS NEW YEAR'S EYE DAY FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM We can help. Call 454-8414. • Easy to start - easy to stay with • Low Prices • Professional supervision • 3 year guarantee A Succe tul i4htGmbd lInvran Diffley & Pilot Knob Road Eagan Nursing service to offer screening clinics Early and periodic screening clinics are being offered by Dakota County Public Health Nursing Service to children ages 6 months to 21 years. Hearing, vi- sion, immunizations, nutritional status, and physical, develop- ment and emotional health will be assessed. The fee is based on the parent's ability to pay. If eligible, medical assistance will pay for the screening. The clinic schedule is as follows: Burnsville Public Library, 1101 W. Co. Rd. 42: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 3, 22, 29 and 30; noon-4 p.m. Jan. 12: 24 and 31; noon-8 p.m. Jan. 15 and 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 16. St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 4th Ave. N. and Third St. N., South St. Paul: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 8 and 23. St. John's Church, 8748 210th St., Lakeville: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 10. Human Services Building, 1580 W. Hwy. 55, Hastings: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 17. For more information call 435-8055. **1985 New Sociables meets on Mondays New Sociables coffees are held the first Monday of each month at Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burn- sviite, at 9:15 a.m. New Sociables is open to women who have moved to the Apple Valley; Burnsville, Eagan and Lakeville area within the past two years.. A speaker highlights the mon- thly coffee, talking on various topics pertaining to all facets of life. Other activities offered to members include antiques, tours, cards, hook club. refunding, share a recipe, Lunch with the Bunch, sports and fitness, social dining out, and moms and tots. Baby-sitting is available at the coffees for a nominal fee. For in- formation call 432-0143. service David Pahos, son of Paul and Ann Pahos, 2835 Burnside Ave., Eagan, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force upon graduation from of- ficer training school at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. 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Construction was completed from Lone Oak Road to High- way 110. MANY CITIZENS cheer on the opening of 1-35E at the freeway's dedication. STAR CITY describes Eagan's rating which was received Oct. 25 from the Minne- sota Department of Economic Development. The city was praised for its prepara- tion for economic and community development for business and industry. Above. Eagan Chamber of Commerce President Larry Wenzel and Mayor Bea Blomquist hold the plaque presented to the city. AN OLD bell for a new building. Mayor Bea Blomquist rings the Wescott School bell that was placed in the tower of the new Eagan Municipal Center June 9. The center's grand opening was held Jan. 5. 1AA f1CrCAd4LR21_.OQ A THE FERRIS wheel showed up again at the annual Fourth_ of Jul.y carnival. ,The carnival,. held at Rahn Park, lasted five diva ptltis+year. s i i'.r s .v_ > Growing pains don't stop Eagan's growth By Diana Etiel Gonzalez Staff Writer Eagan officials like to point out how W growth has brought an expanding tax base, a thriving economic climate, a booming housing industry and some impressive corporate headquarters Q. to their city. But they acknowledge a flip side to living in the fastest -growing city in Zthe metropolitan area. Schools are bulging. Residents will 5► face a longer wait next winter to get t their streets plowed. Neighborhood parks sometimes come into a neigh- borhood years after the area is de- 43- veloped. The city's crime -prevention program lags because the Police Department doesn't have enough people to devote a full-time officer to the program. The Fire Department says that unless a new station is built soon, response time to fires in some parts of the city may be unaccept- ably long. In 1980 Eagan had 20,700 residents. The Metropolitan Council expects the population to reach 35,000 by 1990; city staff members expect it to reach 91,800 by that year. It's the price of growth, but people r' apparently feel that it's a price worth paying, because they keep moving in at an astounding rate. "We talk to a number of residents who find it's a good place to invest in housing because we're equidistant to both downtowns," said City Adminis- trator Tom Hedges. "Eagan has been a silent sleeping giant for a long time; it's waking up." Unlike many suburbs that are main- ly bedroom communities, Eagan is a place where people can live and work. In 1980 there were 11,300 jobs within the city, many of them in high-tech fields, Hedges said. Those jobs are expected to increase to 18,400 in 1990, according to staff estimates. Young families have been moving in in droves. Between 1980 and 1984 Eagan had the highest increase in the number of households in the metropolitan area, according to the Metropolitan Council. (The city ac- quired 2,660 households, compared with 2,496 in Plymouth, 2,192 in Brooklyn Park, 2,157 in Eden Prairie and 2,115 in Coon Rapids.) Hedges said the council is doing all it can to keep up with personnel and equipment demands. 4 In 1980 Eagan had 22 police officers for its population of 20,700 — more than the one per 1,000 residents rec- ommended by most police officials. This year it has 27 officers. Whether the department has enough officers for its population depends on the estimates used. Eagan staff mem- bers have estimated that last year the city had 32,243 residents. The Metropolitan Council estimated that the population was closer to 26,470. Police officials say the department continues to answer emergency calls within three to five minutes, but police are likely to take longer to answer calls where a crime has oc- curred, people are no longer in dan- ger and the criminal is nowhere in sight. No exact figures were readily available because records of calls aren't computerized, according to Capt. Pat Geagan. "We try and ascertain if there is any immediate danger to life or proper- ty," he said. "If the crime has been committed and the perpetrators are gone, we answer the others first." The number of serious crimes such as burglaries, rapes and assaults has not risen between 1980 and 1984, but the crime -solution rate has changed slightly. Of 891 serious crimes in 1980, 25 percent were solved; of 841 in 1984, police solved 22 percent. The last fire station in Eagan was built six years ago. The city has kept response time to fires between five and seven minutes, said Fire Mar- shal Doug Reid. As with the police, exact figures aren't available be- cause records are not computerized, Reid said. He said fire officials be- lieve that response time should be seven minutes at the most. Parks Director Ken Vraa is used to getting calls from people that they can't find tot lots or tennis courts in their neighborhood. Vraa said he is not surprised by the demand. Voters approved a bond is- sue last year that allowed the city to buy about 400 acres of parkland. The developed parkland has remained at 126 acres for four years, but Vraa said the city is developing 95 more. Eagan is doing well in some areas, however. Although it had to ban sprinkling to protect its water supply last year, there have been no such problems this dry summer because the city has just completed a 12- million-gallon-per-day water treat- ment plant, said Tom Colbert, direc- tor of public works. tan rnoto by Charles Bjorgen Scott Eppen and Don Buecksler, Eagan Parks Department employ- ees, set posts for the perimeter of a hockey rink In Ridge Cliff Park. 1 11111.1111111111111111"- ... -• , • An own support group for women who Want to meet other women to•gain per- . . spective and understanding about their lives meeti froni 7 to 9 p.m. every • . . Wednesday in the Women's Resource Center,.on the west side of Normandale -COMmunity College campus,-9700 • France Av. S., Bloomington. A$3 fee is rsquested, based on ability to pay. Call • 133,079387. *BMW is played every Tuesday from10 ti.M..to 2 p.m. at Lynnhurst Community beriteT, 1346 W. Minnehaha Pkwy. Call 92276172 for more information. . t• -,.. • .... : • • • . . . 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Last week, the Eagan City Council voted to use tax -increment financing to demolish the buildings and remove the asbestos. The 2- acre area where the motels stand at Lawrence Avenue and Highway 55 will be incorporated into an 80- acre business park being devel- oped by Wispark Corp. City officials don't know the cost for demolition because that project won't go out for bid until the fire department uses the struc- tures for drills this summer. Since little will be left of the buildings after they are burned, it is diffi- cult to predict the cost. It will cost about $9,500 for asbestos abatement. The Kor family currently owns the motels' property, but Wispark expects to close on the sale with the Eagan family next week. The Airliner Motel was built inj 1959, and the Spruce was built the fol- lowing year. The motels became outdated and have been vacant for the past five years. The motels are in the Highway 55 redevelopment tax -increment financing district, a 90-acre area that generally encompasses the south side of Highway 55 between Lexington and Lone Oak roads. The north side of Highway 55, where the motels are located, is also part of that TIF district. The remainder of Wispark's land lies outside the TIF district. The only other developments in that district are three office and office -warehouse buildings built by Roseville Properties on the north- western corner of Highway, 55 and Lone Oak Road. That developer plans to build an additional office building on the same corner. Eagan rarely uses TIF; the city has only three TIF districts so far. Under TIF,, taxes on a new devel- opment are used for site improve- ments such as roads rather than being added to the city coffers. The city uses TIF only' when a 1 property is so blighted that no developer will build on it without financial assistance, according to Mayor Tom Egan. When the TIF district was formed two years ago, interest in the area grew. "All it took was a little assis- tance for it to become a very hot property because of the location," Egan said. Wispark is in the early stages of receiving approval from the city. The City Council signed off on a preliminary plan for the 35 east- ern acres last winter, but the council still needs to approve development plans for the rest of the site. By the fall, Wispark expects to get the go-ahead. Wispark's development will include eight or nine office show- room/warehouse buildings, accord- ing to Greg Miller, Wispark's regional director. Construction on one or two buildings will begin this summer, but Wispark can't begin developing the remainder of the site until the final plan has been passed. The park will be fin- ished within five years. When completed, the 100,000- square-foot buildings will be worth about $30 million. Miller said he has one tenant for a building, but would not disclose the name of the tenant. There is one glitch in the devel- opment process that can be blamed on Mother Nature. Wispark planned on calling the area Grand Oak Business Park because the site contained a 51- inch oak, but half of the 150-year- old tree was taken by a storm. Miller said his company might rethink the name. The development is Wispark's first venture into Dakota County. The upper Midwest company, which is a subsidiary of Milwaukee -based Wisconsin Energy Corp., is relatively new to the Twin Cities, opening a Minneapolis office a year ago. The company is also developing a busi- ness park in Shoreview. Amy Sherman covers Inver Grove Heights, Eagan and Rosemount for the Pioneer Press. Contact her at 228-2174 or asherman@pioneerpress.com . r --r LDER, ENDS IL II Ce_.3 -r v G.\-(t__ EAGAN January 5, 2000 Submitted Artwork Eagan shops then and to be The Cedarvale retail business area (right) suffered after road access changes. Sketches of Vil- lage Plaza (above) are part of Eagan's redevelopment study. Submitted Photo Eagan's future is one filled with opportunity, challenges Community members look at what, future may hold By Joshua Nichols Sun Newspapers Now that we have looked back on how far Eagan has come since its inception, the time has come to look to what the future may hold for the community. As in last week's edition, we have asked sev- eral Eagan residents about their thoughts on Eagan's past and future. Whereas last week we looked at the century that has past us by, this time we look at the one freshly minted. We have sought the opinions of the young and the old, men and women and the impor- tant leaders in our community. For the most part they see great changes on the way and an overall im- provement in where we will find ourselves at the end of the next century. In an essay that sparked the Eagan Forev- er Green program, one of the highlights in re- cent Eagan history, Eastview High School ninth -grader Katey Munson presented her vi- sion for the future. That vision not only included a community 'What we need to do is focus on the next generation and just maybe they'll continue the cycle with their children. Having a community that cares about the next generation is an important aspect in raising successful and happy teens.' — Katey Munson Eastview High School ninth -grader with more green space, something the program accomplished through the planting of 10,000 trees in Eagan, but other projects that unite the young and the old. "What we need to do is focus on the next gen- eration and just maybe they'll continue the cycle with their children," Katey wrote. "Hav- ing a community that cares about the next gen- eration is an impor- tant aspect in raising successful and happy teens." Ngoc Nguyen, 16 and a junior at Burnsville High School, echoed Mun- son's comments by writing that "the widening gap between teens and adults will no longer exist." While some teens foresaw more pro- grams being developed in the next century to help youth and encour- age a bond between parents and their children, Kare-Kathleen Tousignant, who works in special education at Burnsville High School, warned that those pro- grams may not be enough. "With the lack of parental guidance and su- pervision, the respect from the children and FUTURE: To Page 5 un•Cunrent Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 an nson, try in i and cre- Fair. once to . in- count noon fstu- orate work year, with the de a ear• on ich ush- ball evelop creativity at Distri 'It's a creative process to come up with a new idea, and follow it through to the end.' —Becky Hanson Teacher for the family dog to fetch. Projects are not required to be 'a total- ly new invention, Hanson said. The pro- jects can also be an improvement on an existing item, as long as the concept is the students' idea. • The top 10 percent of the participants will have an .opportunity to take their ideas further, Hanson said. The winning inventors from District 196 will be en- :couraged to enter their projects. in the • Young Inventor's Fair at the Science Mu- seum of Minnesota in St. Paul April 15. The district will pay the admission fee for • the local "winners. Areabusinesses sometimes get in- ' progr volvedwith successful inventions, Han= er go son said. One student invented a:"hands gr free flashlight" that was designed for W walking a dog after dark. It had a belt schoo that went around a person's waist that volve "held a flashlight, and also a hook to hold have the dog's leash. • stud This project advanced to the Young In- years 'ventor's Fair, and a representative from er an 3M contacted the student about the pos- tion c sibility . of ' marketing. Other inventions At have actually been sold in stores before, tion u and Hanson said this is very inspiring for ence students. - sign u "When kids do that,then it gets -very coura energizing,, at the thought of what -[the Sin invention] could be," she 'said. who p The District 196 Enhanced Learning effort, Program [ELP] sponsors the inventor's fair, Hanson- said. This -organization, over which isin ever} elementary and middle she s school in the district, helps schools devel- They 1 op their special skills •or talents. , • . The "[TheELP's] goal is to provide an en- first ricked _ curriculum for our capable stu-. the fai dents," Hanson said. "We do a pull-out 10:30, ffers Eagan residents learning opportunity Most -times conflicts between the police,. and the ,public are the result of a misun- . derstanding or incorrect information on po gan lice policies and procedures. Through edu- and cation opportunities like the academy, Pike thinks those conflicts can be eliminated. ' usi- Pike hopes that the 25people who par- rtu ticipate in the academy will take the op- res- portunity to share their concerns and. De- their opinions on how to best control and , prevent crime in the community. - nly The academy began in 1995 when de-, then -Chief Pat Geagan attended a"•con- • to ferenceand saw a presentationon. sim- be- 'Aar academy. _ • . ent, "He was so 'impressed by whathesaw or- • .thathe put. me in charge of developing a program for Eagan that would allow citi- in- zees to see how policing is done and to get that a taste of what we do,".Pike said.• did • . The academy takes place 7 to 10 p.m. d. ' each,Thursday starting Feb. 3. "In addi- vite tion, a four` -hour ride -along with a patrol hen officer will be scheduled. un- "The response has just been excel- ," he _ -lent,", Pike,said.."We have a lot of hands on demonstrations and things for the budget, tax levy -set ring'- ~tantly departed from the same price per • oard - citizen philosophy this year, to keep up ap- with growing social . services 'program. tax -.caseloads and public safety needs; oper- ate two new county libraries opening in t of 2000, budget for salary and- health in- - des .surance"increase's for staff,. and. set • ting • aside some funds for anticipated oper- .the eating .expenses ,.associated with a new ' the : ' county service .center opening in West the • , St; Paul in two years, said officials. vide Additional budget/tax levy facts: At On average; the county's share is less y 5 than 25 percent of the total property tax ty's bill: School districts, city or township, . tax and special taxing districts (such as the . Metropolitan Council) makeup the to is rest. rea . The- county's property tax levy for the - 2000 is. $2 million lower than the limit For set by the state Legislature. n a . More than .three=fourths of the bud - they get is used to provide programs and ser- the vices that are mandated by the state or , - bill. '• _federal governments, about 20 .percent otal of the. county's revenues are from the 1 be state. • ar. . .. The total budget for 2000 is- about aid $289 million an increase of 13:3 . per-.. rn- : cent. However, the actual operating • turn ' budget increase is 1.8 percent; the re- . maining increase.is from a one-time ex - has pense of refinancing some capital debt an . (the county received a better interest and _rate) and structural changes in the luc county's budgeting process: • people to do. It's overall been a very pos- itive experience. Generally when the night ends we are pushing people out the door and.tellingthem it's time to go." The sessions will cover such topics as self-defense tactics, -the use of force, and presentations from the patrol and inves- tigative divisions. Something new this . year will be a firearms demonstration in- - volving.police firearms that fire wax bul- lets. Participants in the academy will be - able to wear a gun -belt and go through various "shoot or don't shoot" scenarios. In the first four years- the Police De- partment put on the academy, it has been popular with the community, Pike 'said. Generally, the department receives more than 100 applications for the 25 spots: To participate in the academy, a per- son must be an Eagan resident or busi- ness owner, over,18 years old and under- go a criminal background check. Due to the popularity of the academy, Pike stressed that those people interest- ed in applying should do so as scion as possible. To receive an application, con- tact Pike at 651-686-1114. Eag of - The warn off at d their p Eag "snatch most re two tions in The -mornin noons Afte ments, going p "It's we've Linda notice w comm leave locked The not hay at this EAGAg . @2000, Published Weekly By SUN NEWSPAP 10917 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN. 55344 (612) 82 Visit our Web Site at: www.mnsuncom Send e-mail to: suncurrentsouth@innsunpub.com The news content of this newspaper is published on the World Wid Joshua Nichols, Community Editor 612 Tom Schardin, Sports Editor - • 612 Mike Gill, Account Executive 612-39 Lance Barker, Account Executive -Eagan, AV, Rosemount 612-88_ Kevin True, Sales Manager • • 612- Bonnie Boberg, Managing Editor -News 612-88 Michael F. Gaditz, Managing Editor -News 612-88 Chuck Kajer, Managing Editor -Sports - • - 612-39 Yvonne Kiinnert, Executive Editor ' • - 612-3 Frank G. 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Be- cause of a disagreement over what the actual package offers in raises, Hue- necke said the original offer did not come close to what the district said it was. Four years ago teachers' salaries in- creased 2 percent th ear were raised 1 percent and then last year they climbed 5 percent, Huenecke said. Despite the larger increase last year, the total increase over those four years was too small, he said. The district has had its share of budget problems this year. A $2.7 mil- lion shortfall led to budget cuts and the elimination of more than 30 teaching positions. The district has come a long way since that shortfall was predicted and although long- term planning and budget cuts have lowered the projected deficit to around $1 million, money is still short, said Carlson. "We're just looking at keeping us competitive with other districts, we're not looking at being the highest paid," Huenecke said. 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Proposed changes to the Cedarvale area, which once served as Eagan's down- town, will play an important part in the di- rection the community goes in the future, said Ann Carlon, executive director of the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau. Under proposed plans, the Cedarvale area would be redeveloped by replacing the mall with a "Village Plaza," redirect- ing streets, adding greenspaces, bringing in "destination" businesses and a light - rail station. Carlon thinks those changes could revitalize the area and attract more people to Eagan. Attorney Tom Egan, a former Eagan mayor, saw great potential in the rede- velopment of land in the city, but warned that it must be done right. "As development is slowing down, re- development is picking up," Egan said. "Plans for the redevelopment of the Cedarvale area are exciting and in many respects are more challenging than de- veloping vacant land." Although the city is running out of new land to develop, Carlon suggested that the community turn its eyes toward the Minnesota River. "I would like to see development along the Minnesota River to make it more ac- cessible and to beautify the area for the community," she wrote. She suggested that boat docks, parks and bike trails could be used to draw more people to the river. Nearly everybody predicted what is more or less a given for Eagan: growth. Dakota County Attorney James Back- strom said both the county and Eagan will grow rapidly in the coming years. However, with that growth will come a lot of planning, he said. "With this growth will come the need to expand our schools, roadways, parks and other public services to ensure that our com- munity remains both a safe and good place to live, work and raise a family," he wrote. Mayor Pat Awada also predicted a bountiful future for the community. "Eagan will age gracefully and become a very high -demand close -in community as the metro area continues to grow," she said. "An active community -based phil- anthropic and social/cultural scene will thrive over the next two decades." Awada also predicted that the coming years will bring medical breakthroughs and advanced technology that will allow people to live longer and experience more things. With that technology comes the threat of increased depersonalization, Egan said. "Now I must adjust my lifestyle to ex- pect less and less personal contact," Egan wrote, noting that thanks to technology he can buy things, take a physical exam or practice law without leaving his home. "This requires that I be vigilant to not depersonalize my daily life more than necessary," he said. Egan foresees a great future for his community. "Eagan has developed as a first class community," he said. "Its population, which is extremely young, will grow somewhat older and more mature. I am fully confident that as Eagan continues to mature, it will retain that first-class quality it has always had." .flow, -access By Joshua Nichols Sun Newspapers www.mnSun.com . Eagan City Council approves\Cedarvale traffic study •Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesday:June 14, 2000 21A - SRF Consulting to determine " ` ' flow to determine what the Silver Bell prove access • What chap es needed.t0 Im rOVe Road-Cedarvale Boulevard -Beau d'Rue .: Overall redevelopment plans ,for the g p Drive intersections' capacities are now area would eventually raze the.34-year . and what would happen with suggested- old Cedarvale mall. Replacing it would be changes, • "Village Plaza," a complex_ of_ two=lines-of Under the concept: drawn up by the _,_offices -and -retail shops running east to • task force that studied-the-areatthe cur-; west with.a landscaped walkway'through rent intersection would be moved south the middle. _Ty1_• and aligned with Silver Bell's. intersec- - A large. "anchor" building is hoped for The Eagan CityCouncil took the next tion with Beau d'Rue Drive.•; . ' at the west end of. the development, pos- step in addressing traffic flow concerns in In its report to the City Council, the sibly a hotel and conference center.. Light ' the proposed Cedarvale redevelopment task force wrote that by moving the in- rail, a bus transfer station and a park area by authorizing a study of potential tersection farther from Highway 13, traf and ride could be considered during the changes to the area's streets. fic flow would improve by allowing more ,, final phases of development. The decision, to _hire SRF Consultingroom. for traffic to line up from the high- 'Eagan -Public, Works Director. Tom Col•= Goup Inc: to perform the feasibility study - 'way; bert warns that there may be no prefect was approved unanimously by the coup= After that study, SRF.Consulting will . ' solution for the area's traffic problems. cil during its -June 5 meetingmake a report on what changes would be SRF Consulting will study the traffic needed to improve traffic flow and im "Sometime we are going to .hate to Weigh everything and it might not be per - • feet, but we'll have to ask, ourselves is it something we can live with.to see this -re- development go forward," he said._ The traffic -feasibility report will take about 60 days to complete., Once the re-' sults are in, Colbert said the City Coun cil would most likely present the plan to. the public for feedback during a hearing. Apple Valley/Rosemount; Eagan Sun.Current%Wednesday, June.14;-2000 www.mnSun.com Wednesday, June 14 •Clubs 386-8636 (Kevin Berg) or 651-322-7233 (Tim. Kojetin). - • Toastmasters -Big Apple, 6:30.p.m., Edina .Realty Building, 7668 W. 150th St., Apple Valley. Business Women's'Network, 11:30 a.m.; •Information: 952-891-7619. • Royal Cliff,2280 Cliff Road;, Eagan. Informa-. • • • Valley Cadet Squadron Civil Air Patrol, 7- tion/reservations: 952-881-7881.: - - 9 p.m., Bumsville' City Hall,. 100 Civic Center , Mom's Group, 9:30 a.m., sharing of -parent- -Parkway. Information: 952-894-7220. . ing and family ideas, child care and Kid's Club - available, small fee, Shepherd of 'the Valley • Government.-.. .. , Lutheran Church,' 12650 Johnny Cake :Ridge •School District 191., Burnsville; Eagan, Say- _ Clubs . Road, Apple Valley. Information: 952-423-6351. age Board of Education, 7 p;m., Bumsville City Network Unlimited _ Valley Chapter,.7:30 Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway. Information: American Legion Auxiliary -Apple Valley, • to 8:30 a:m., Bumsville Holiday Inn, Dakota, 952-707-2005.• 7:30 p.m.; 14521'-Granada Drive, Apple Valley. • County Steakhouse, 14201 Nicollet Ave: S. In• ' Information: 952-431-1776. -• .formation/reservations: 612-315-LEAD (5323). - Miscellaneous - - • Business. Network' International, 7 a.m., • Rotary -Apple Valley, breakfast• and meet • - -, ing, 7 a.m., Old. Chicago Conference•Center, 14998 Glazier Ave.; Apple Valley. Information:- • - 952.432-2001. - noon, Lost Spur country ' Bingo games, sponsored by Rosemount American Legion Post 65, 6:45. p.m., $1 per sheet,_ 14590 Burma Ave: Information: 952-423- 3380. 2216. Schools_ Site Council, 4 p.m., Byrne Elementary - School, 11608 River Hills Drive, Bumsville. In- formation: 952-707-3500. - - • ' Tuesday, June 20 Old Country .Buffet, 14150 Nicollet' Ave.,, Bumsville. Information: 952-898-4511. (Marty). Speak-N-Eagan Toastmasters, 6:45 p.m., Rasmussen Business College, 3500 Federal Drive, -Eagan. Information: 952-890-7547. • el," Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. Information: 651-484-6726. Wednesday, ,June 21 Clubs Burnsville/Apple Valley Aglow Communi- ty Lighthouse. for Women, international and in- terdenominational, 9:15 a.m., free child care provided, Christ Church, 12925.Johnny. Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley..Information: 952-454-. 3777. • • Mom's Group, 9:30 a.m:, sharing of parent- ing and •family ideas, child care and Kid's`Club - available,- small fee, Shepherd of the 'Valley Lutheran Church, '12650 Johnny Cake Ridge . Road, Apple Valley. Information: 952-423-6351. • Network Unlimited -2 Valley Chapter; 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.,. Burnsville Holiday Inn, Dakota Cn ntv St ,' se. 14201 Nicollet Ave. JC`_ Ce-' Staff Photo by Rita Reed Gary Flint of Prior Lake moved store fixtures from an unrented space at Cedarvale Mall. He works for the Grand Slam indoor arcade and family center, which is expanding into some of the mall's vacant space. Star Tribune/Thursday/April 18/1991 MASAGNIAT ffASINE; Progress leaves strip mall behind Success has been rerouted around Cedarvale By Dennis Cassano Staff Writer In the empty storefronts of Cedar - vale Mall and buildings down the street, worried city and business leaders of Eagan see harbingers of blight and decline. It is troubling evidence that even in Eagan, the fastest -growing city in the fastest -growing county in the state, changing traffic and UMW ill_ nMftw•na tstan .J., ��• Cedar Av. 1-494 BLOOMINGTON Minnesota River.>` Hwy. 13 1J- EAGAN over the Minnesota River opened, connecting Eagan to the airport and the western metropol- itan area. But to build the new Cedar Av. and the interchange with Hwy. 13 meant leaving be- hind the old Cedar Av. and the old Hwy. 13 as frontage roads. Cedarvale and the shopping area around it were nearly cut off visu- ally, and the mall's driveway no longer opens directly to Hwy. 13. I�l�lw iJ to n �..••lu. L' "... ass If U.S. Swim and Fitness had not moved into one wing of the mall in 1984, the situation would have been worse. Now it may be the key to survival for the area, Brown said. Along with the Grand Slam in- door arcade and family entertain- ment center across the hall, it is a key that could turn the four -block area into an amusement complex. 11/L:1.k lu inc empty siorerronis or ueaar- vale Mall and buildings down the street, worried city and business leaders of Eagan see harbingers of blight and decline. It is troubling evidence that even in Eagan, the fastest -growing city in the fastest -growing county in the state, changing traffic and growth patterns can leave trou- bled businesses and neighbor- hoods in their wake. Long before much of Cedar Av. became a freeway, before devel- opers swept into Dakota County to raise houses and strip malls in corn and soybean fields, Cedar - vale Mall was built in three stages between 1965 and 1972. Around it were built fast-food restaurants, a supermarket, bank, movie theater and an assortment of other stores. "This was the downtown of Ea- gan," said David Brown of Upper Midwest Management Corp., manager of Cedarvale since 1981. But in 1980, Cedar Av. and Hwy. 13. whose intersection originally had put Cedarvale at the center of Star Tribune map commerce, became barriers. Traf- fic was shunted past. • "We need good highway access to bring people to the site," Brown said. "We had it, but we lost it." Now "There are a lot of people on the east side of the city who don't even know it's there," said City Administrator Tom Hedges. "Maybe the need , for urban re- newal is starting to show." The trouble began when the Ce- dar Av. freeway and its bridge 'tan area. But to build the new Cedar Av. and the interchange with Hwy. 13 meant leaving be- hind the old Cedar Av. and the old Hwy. 13 as frontage roads. Cedarvale and the shopping area around it were nearly cut off visu- ally, and the mall's driveway no longer opens directly to Hwy. 13. Now it takes a couple of extra turns on side streets to get to the parking lot, if you know the mall is there in the first place and know how to get there. When the traffic was rerouted, the half -dozen fast-food places closed. Eventually the movie theater, the only one in Eagan, closed. The opening of Interstate Hwy. 35E caused further damage, draw- ing traffic off Hwy. 13 altogether. It also drew housing and commer- cial development away from Ce- darvale to the middle of Eagan. That area now includes the Town Centre strip mall at Yankee Doo- dle and Pilot Knob Rds., with its Rainbow Foods store. After Town Centre opened, the IGA store at Cedarvale lost half its business in a single year and closed in 1988. The Ben Franklin store closed in the same year, Brown said. That left a third of the mall empty. Brown thinks too many strip malls are being built in the sub- urb. "They keep building all those mans without people to fill them," he said. Hedges and ikile Runkle, Eagan's community development direc- tor, do not agree that there is too much commercial Iroderty. Strip malls are built when the financing is available, Runkle saki. Hedges said it is "part of the evolution, of growth" that people move in fol- lowing the development of shop- ping areas. For Brown and Cedarvale, a $2 million remodeling job that gut- ted the center walkway of the mall and installed a new fldOr, ceiling and store fronts did not i,elp bring in people or stores. been worse. Now it may be the key to survival for the area, Brown said. Along with the Grand Slam in- door arcade and family entertain- ment center across the hall, it is a key that could turn the four -block area into an amusement complex. While Brown wants the other stores in the mall to remain open, it's not a mixture that worked for Al Hochsprung, who ran a hard- ware store in the mall for 12 years. The problem is that the people who go to the fitness center at the opposite end of the mall typically do not browse through the rest of the mall to shop. The only things they bought from him were pad- locks for their lockers, he said. With fewer stores bringing in few- er customers, Hochsprung was at a loss to figure out what else he could do to get business. "If I knew what is needed to bring peo- ple back, I wouldn't be closing my store," he said. He closed his doors for the last time April 6. While Eagan has not invested money in new development proj- ects and is unlikely to do so for redevelopment, the city is con- cerned about the Cedarvale area because of the loss of tax base as stores close and because of the potential for spreading blight, Hedges and Runkle said. They have met with the landown- ers*and merchants and will meet with them again next month to talk about what they can do in terms of new stores or highway signs or advertising, as well as the broader issue of whether they should give the whole area a sin- gle shopping theme. If they don't stop the deteriora- tion now, Hedges and Runkle said, the city might be faced with outright urban renewal that would turn the area into office buildings or an industrial park. yltecievello men ran to be unveiled By Jodi L. Wallin .:x. The second phase would continue park Sun LS Sty f 1 k c vements and' additional amenities. .. ,.�� Q Csc�Ati1��P?'O After several months ofstudy; the task'• The third phase would concentrate on the force charged with determi_nng a'devel- commercial redevelopment of the area: A opment plan,for the Cedarvale area; from Cedar Avenue'to Highway 13, will'unveil its development proposal.. Called the Village Plaza, the three phase approach to the redevelopment of the Cedarvale area will be presented dur-. ing an open house from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23. The three-hour coin- munity gathering at Vision Technologies Inc., 3900 Sibley Memorial Highway, will be the public's opportunity to find''out more about'the plan and provideinput: Task force members, members :of the SRF Consulting Group LAC., who -were large hotel and conference center is one idea high on the task force's list of possi- bilities. A teen' center and area restau- rants are likely, as well: . light rail, a bus transfer station and a park and ride would be implemented dur- ing the final phase The park and ride and bus, transfer stations would likely come be- fore:the light rail, said Thin Hedges, city ad- ministrator, but the transportation hub is looked to be a major anchor for the area. He emphasized that the concept is just that — a concept - and subject to change. Existing businesses such as the bowl - hired for the project, and city staffwill be ing alley and supper club havebeen in - available for questions._:, corporated into the plans, he said. And "The taskforne has put in alot ofhours On those businesses already in the area have this- " said task been -encouraged to 'May and develop. force chairperson. `-'The open house wiII bean °'he idea is to redevelop and enhance opportunity to show the public what',we, ,feel the area," Hedges said: is a realistic. vision for the futuie revitali - In total, the Cedarvale area will take tion of Eagan's original downtuwn.dipt 4.7 on a new dimension, Hedges said_ It will The 15-member task force waa appoint- include a' greater and fairly significant ed in March by the Eagan City;Councilto mix of housing,, with some office and re- determine the best- use +for the area tail. With an area of green space and Schreiner is one of five reaide�nts sefvmg walking paths, it will promote the feeling a mini urban center, he said. 'We thinkwe have a proposal that is sensitive to the business owners and op- erators in the district," Schreiner said. 'After taking comments at the open house, the task force will continue its Work with a final review of the project before making recommendations to the City Council. The council is expected to review the plan in November or December. .`We really hope the entire community, not just folks in the Cedarvale area, will attend," ments to Beau d' RueDrive and Cedarvale ., \ :Sdireiner said. "We need their feedback on Boulevard. Apedestnan friendly coni inns ?`. the °incept the task forme is considering." area with green► space would be part Oft* 2 > While much of the area in the study re- plan. Other possibilities include a eommu- mains under a moratorium, the southwest nity center and junior ball fields. ;:, quadrant of the Cedar Avenue and High- "' 1:=• 3 interchange 'has been released ,•:wait',;, from the moratorium;'after council action on Sept. 7. The area is being considered for light rail, park and ride or other trans- . pontation services in the future. the task fome'with the otherauenobersrets-: resenting the city's volunteer ea nniissiams and the Cedarvale business Community The council recently approvedUaddi- tional funding to come up with this' final proposal to pay SRF Consulting Gr+onp Inc. for additional development concepts and research' on the area: I. '.''• The Village Plaza concept will be i plemented *three phases.. Phase onewill introduce mixed density housing intothe area, along with improve- Marketplace to offer open-air shopping at Cedarvale By Sue Hegarty Staff Writer Got a hankerin' for fresh fruit and veg- etables or an antique chair? Maybe_ a hand -made gift item is just the ticket for that special someone. Beginning July 12, consumers will have a new shopping experience to ex- plore at Marketplace @ Cedarvale, a new year-round indoor/outdoor open market in Eagan. Cedarvale shopping center at High- way 13 and Silver Bell Road, near Cedar Avenue, has 200 spots for independent vendors who want to sell their wares. Ex- cept for the antiques, merchandise will be new items for sale, said Marketplace promoter Marvin Davis. "I promised the city no flea market," Davis said. Opening weekend will include special events, a petting zoo, pony rides, selected food vendors and a palm reader. "I like the mystique of having a palm reader," Davis said. "It's fun." Hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Satur- days and Sundays. Davis was the owner of two former stores in the Cedarvale Mall. In the past 20 years, he's seen a major turnaround in the mall's activity. Several vacant win- dows line the interior of the mall. "There's no reason not to have this place humming," Davis said. "This place is as ripe as a cherry." • 4,.t Most stores are usually closed on Sun- days, but with the Marketplace added, Davis said he expects more stores to re- main open on Sunday. • City Council members supported the open-air market_concept_by_approving_of a conditional use permit. Councilmember Bea Blomquist toured the mall and said she is anxious for the Marketplace to begin business. "We didn't do anything but give them a permit. I'd like to see us do more." Blomquist compared the idea to the open air markets she has shopped on the streets of London, England and in Cali- fornia. One business owner in the Silver Bell shopping .plaza •north. of Cedarvale was 053— apprehensive at first but now she sup- ports the concept. "I didn't think -it was fair," said Srey Tan, owner of the Red Rose Floral shop. Marketplace booth renters pay $40 a day_ for_a_10_foot.by_10-foot. spaceand-don't-- have the overhead that comes with own- ing a storefront. But now, Tan said she has changed her mind about the effect the ,market will have on her business. She plans to display her flowers and plants at one of the booths to draw customers to her new business across Silver Bell Road. "It'll be good for all the small busi- nesses around here," Tan said. For more information about Market- place @ Cedarvale, call Davis at 544- 8441. Burnsville High will be among schools in the Lake Conference partici-' pating in the contract. Of the 10 schools that are members in the conference, eight have expressed interest in mak- ing Coca-Cola products the sole soft drinks for choice. The idea is that by . agreeing to purchase soft drinks collec- tively, the schools receive a better price and higher commissions than they would had they negotiated contracts in- dividually. Prior to electing to go with Coca-Cola, the conference asked for proposals from interested beverage companies. Coca- Cola and Pepsi responded, and- after scrutinizing the offers, Coke came out on top. With Coca-Cola's bid, the conference ,would make an estimated $2.3 million in commissions over'a five-year period. That includes a $685,000 bonus the conference schools would receive up front. Individually, Burnsville High -School 8DW St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch, Special Advertising Feature Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1987 First in a series of monthly features on Cedarvale.,Mall .. $2.2 million` By Shelley Kerber Special Sections Writer Eagan's first enclosed shop- ping center, now 20 years old, will boast a new look in 1988. Higher ceilings, more skylights and.plants,_and-up- dated storefronts are part of the planned $2.2 million facelift at Cedarvale Mall, said manager David Brown. ^ Work is ,expected to begin in mid- to late January, finishing up in October or November. All stores will be open during the renovation.' "Eagan is really starting to grow, and;we want to grow with it," Brown said. "The owners of the center are not only commit- ted to improving their invest- ment, they're committed to Eagan and the community." The center will take on a pa- vilion theme, he said, evident in ', redesigned entryways and the five additional skylights. - Other changes include a gray roiect quarry -tile; floor with -white tile insets, new signs inside and out, ,cerariiic."tile wainscoting on the .walls, blue trim rand burgundy ;accents: Storefronts.will'be:ex -tended 4 feet into; the mall, giv •ing businesses -slightly -more room.. No other additions will be made to the existing` 135,000 square feetLof retail space, how- ever.— . "This will be'a major renova- tion," Brown said, `not just a cosmetic•change It's notjust a ,little ,bit^of paint and wallpa- per. Tenants will probably do some remodeling in their own stores as well; he added. The mall's managing agent, Upper Midwest Management . Co. of New Ulm, contacted a Columbus, Ohio, firm to put to- gether a marketing: strategy and architectural plans. Retail Planning Associates is the world's largest retail store ;design firm: It is internationally .:- reate n known for remodeling "old and . tired centers," Brown said:;" ' , ,. "A'hd,its reall'y,the.only','one we 1foundtthat did more;thanTdraw-,:' ..4. ;. ' This' is the,firm's' first ven tore in the Twin Cities, said Brown. One of.its other current projects is in Istanbul, Turkey. Before drawing up plans for any store or mall, the company ,`analyzei. the market, according to Bill Faust, project manager. ForCedarvale, "what we did. was go in and define its trading area," he said. That meant studying the community's dem- ographics, the mall's competi- tion and its own stores. . The firm then made some proposals on architecture and the tenant mix. The result would have to prove attractive both to consumers and retailers, noted Faust. So far, the store owners seem to be satisfied. "We've gotten a very favor- • • • • Y • ':.• , w w � ;A,TAVf � /olume able reaction from the owners," said -Brown. "I haven't heard any negative comments." One suggestion from the ar- chitectural firm was to group new -businesses according to a theme. • Research indicated that U.S. Swin'i and.Fitness at one end of the mall is;;quite successful but its clients aren't shopping at other stores. The planners advised adding related retailers, such as a spbrtirig goods store, to stimulate chore interest in the center. At the other:end of the mall, the situationwas similar. - Snyder Drug Store and Coast to Coast Hardware are also doing well, and with home building�so active in the com- munity, we .ecommended more emphasis ;on home goods" at that end, aid Faust. Brown expects about 10 new • businesses to locate at Cedar- "Thiswill ab®'a� `ram { major renoVatiOh; - • It's, nIs otJusta.little „s. _. rr -�•'+.z; •--c.�•...• bit; ofpaintry and wallpaper R4 -*'141-pp3aFP"41'i,tMrC+R 7. „•SPA.'.•4•�,,• 4, 0. P'1.90. �•:i✓ .,+;M1..tuty?fu�F a1Y`i _. , ik:.'. David�Brown v . j s n �i, °Ma'li manager °a;'• • .i. ri*.z 1sa,w•,•L' :A- October 28, 1987 vale, replacing a few current tenants. The Ben Franklin store, for example; is one that will be leaving. Upper Midwest Management Co., which has overseen Cedar - vale. Mall since 1981, manages nine other properties in the Twin Cities, including Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, Wayzata. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1987 St. Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch EVENTS 7DW Spaghetti dinner. Residence A ,pre -Halloween " spaghetti- din- ner will be held from 5 to 7 . p.m. Friday, at' the' West St. Paul Area Community; Center, 1037 Bidwell St., West St. Faul.-Call 681-2308.- story times Story sessions' for ages 2 and 3 will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Nov: 9 and 23 at • <Dakota - County- Burnhaven. Library, 1101 W. Coun- ty ,Road -42, Burnsville. Call '435- Women's.: coilferE ice woirien's'conference, "Today's Woman: Opening.' Doors : to _the . Fu- ture,'_' .will_be .held from 8:30. a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Canterbury' Inn, Shakopee. Ca11 445-2322, pit. 359. . Esteem workshop A self esteem and overweight. workshop will' lie' held from 6 to 7:30. p.m.,Nov. 9, 16,; 23. and, 30..at Hastings Senior High School, Hast- ings. Call 437-611h, Ext. 276. Dinner meeting A dinnermeeting of the North- ern 'Dakota County Business and Professional Women• will -begin at 5:30"p:m. ' Tiiesday "at Southview Country;. Club,;.239, E. .Mendota Road, West St. Paul. Ca11 451-7594 or 776-4745. . • Holiday fair workshop Two free life enrichment work- shops on'mitiie-and folk music are scheduled .,through.- the Courage Center ' at the Phoenix Residence, 135 E. Colorado St., St Paul. The workshops are: "Mime" from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.. Tuesday; and "Folk Music". from.1:30:to: 3:30 p.m: Nov. 10. Ca11588-0811, Ext. 420. • , Sexuality lecture An "AIDS, Adolescent Sexuality" lecture, will; be held. from 8:30 to' 11 a.m. Nov: 10 at St, Francis Region- al (Medical Center,- 325 Fifth .Ave.,,Shakopee. Call 445-2322, -Ext. Christmas boutique A Chiistnias boutique will be held. from. 8 .a.m. to 5. p.m. Thurs- day in the Franciscan Assembly Room at St. Francis Regional Med- ical Center, 325 W. Fifth Ave., .Shakopee: Call 445-2322: - Addiction 'woi kshop The workshop, "Addictive Thought' Patterns," will be held from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Faith Covenant. Church; 12921 collet Ave., Burnsville. Call' 431- Halloween program A safe Halloween program will be held Saturday at Signal Hills Shopping Center, ,.47 Signal Hills, West St. Paul. The program in - Rook. sale The "Burnsville Community His- tory Book" is on sale at Burnsville City Hall, 1313 E. Highway 13, Burnsville, and at •Northwestern Book - Store, Burnsville. Call 451--. 6260. 'Parenting seminar A "Teen Parenting Seminar" will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. 'Nov. 14 in the Levander Rooin at Nor- mandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington. Call 831-1144. Children's films. Three,cbildren's.filrns for ages 3 to 6 will be shown at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at Dakota County - Wescott Library, 1340 Wescott Road, Eagan. The films are: "Paul Bunyan"; "Mole and the Car"; and "Frederick." Call 452-9600. • CPR class A basis CPR class is being of- fered.from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 11 and 18 through the Burnsville Commu- nity. Education Adult and Continu- ing Education Program, 100 River Ridge Court Burnsville. Call 895- 7213. Design class The class "Bargains in Decorat- ing" will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Burnsville High School, Burns- ville.,Call 895-7213. • Club programs ning at 9 a.m. Nov. 6 at Village Square Shopping Center, Inver Grove Heights; a trip to an indoor park in Edina leaving at 11:30 a.m. Nov: 12 from Good Shepherd Church; and a regular meeting at 1 p.m. Nov. '16 at Good Shepherd • Church. Call 457-7240. . Tutors needed The Retired Senior Volunteer Program is recruiting people to work as volunteer tutors on a one- to-one basis with Inver Grove Heights Simley High School stu- dents in history, math, English, business, computers and foreign languages. Call 221-2820. `Spooktacular' The. ' Halloween Spooktacular will be field from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Minnesota Zoo, Ap- ple Valley. The event will include pumpkin painting, a costume pa- rade, a haunted house, , a ghost train and, trick or treating. Call 431-9257. Nominations Nominations are , being sought for the Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce "Dakota Award" which will be presented on Dec. 10. To qualify nominees must live or work in Dakota County and must have made a contribution to the quality of life in Dakota County through personal efforts unrelated to their jobs. Cal1 452-9872. Working parents T n nl000 «IInm QIn,.Y; nee Dow_ Winter White Wool blend from JBJ Collection accented with shimmering Peters and Ashley blouse... Jacket $18, Skirt $38, Blouse $40 and the old, men. and women and the impor-,, tant leaders sin•, our. community. For the most :part they see great changesA;on the;;;; way and an overall im provement in ;where;" we will find ourselves --a century' ;. In an essay that;sparked the Eagan Forev 'er. Green. program';', one of the, highlights in; re cent Eagan history, Eastview High School ninth -grader Katey Munson presented her vi sion forthe future That vision not only included a community ,.The .Cedarvale retail. business area;(right) suffered after!road`access changes;:Sketches otlfil lage Plaza (above) ;are:part of Eagan's redevelopment study: As m last week's Oral Eagan residen .about` their though�a on Eagan's pfia,st and What We` need t0 do iS focus#on~t future. Whereas last �' '.week we looked' at the ,ne.X eneratwn with'more greenkspace, something theprogram ` accomplished through the planting of;10,000 treeaz insEagan,,'tbut other projects,that unite xtle young and the old "What we,need to do:is focuson the gen x eration and just maybe they'll,continue the cycle with their; children," Katey wrote"Hav ing a community that cares about the next gen ;eraan lmpor nt aspect ui raisin; happ. Ngoc Nguyen, ,16 and;.,, ~a-; junior. : at, :: g ,_. ,Bu � i h rnsville H at the one :freshly''.-;c drem:.Having a Community that :.School; echoed Mun minted. 1 '�;. sons :: comments by We have sought the cares about the' next_'generation is writing 'that "the : opinions of the 'Young r widening gap between an irn octant as ect�in p praising, teens and'adults will.. no longer :exist."' ccess uteens. while_some teens f l and happy teens. foresaw more'': pro='.. Eastview High School ninth -grader `;grams being developed': 'in the next; centuryto,, help youth and encour :`; age afibond:':between; scents; and 'their children,:,Kare Kathleent;', hii irm,int `whn works in special education a Futtire: Egairc'omn unity will continue to grow, develop From Page 1 youth of our nation will •diminish and the violence toward others will prevail," she wrote. "What we allow to continue as ac- ceptable behavior will come back to haunt us." When it comes to Eagan itself, most respondents saw big changes forthcom- ing in the new century. Proposed changes to t le Cedarvale area, which once served as Eagan's down- town, will play an important part in the di- rection the community goes in the future, said Ann Carlon, executive director of the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau. Under proposed plans, the Cedarvale area would be redeveloped by replacing the mall with a "Village Plaza,," redirect- ing streets, adding greenspace, bringing in "destination" businesses and a light - rail station. Carlon thinks those changes could revitalize the area and attractmore people to Eagan. • Attorney Tom Egan, a former Eagan mayor, saw great potentialin the rede- velopment of land in the city, but Iwarned that it must be done right. "As development is slowing down, re- development is picking up," Egan said. "Plans for the redevelopment lof the Cedarvale area are exciting and in many respects are more challenging than de- veloping vacant land." Although the city is running out of new land to develop, Carlon suggested that the community turn its eyes toward the Minnesota River. "I would like to see development along the Minnesota River to make it more ac- cessible and to beautify the area for the community," she wrote. She suggested'that boat docks, parks and bike trails could be used to draw more people to the river. I Nearly everybody predicted what is more or less a given for Eagan: growth. Dakota County Attorney James Back- strom said both the county and Eagan will grow rapidly in the coming years. However, with that growth will come a lot of planning, he said. "With this growth will come the need to expand our schools, roadways, parks and other public services to ensure that our com- munity remains both a safe and good place to live, work and raise a family," he wrote. Mayor Pat Awada also predicted a bountiful future for the community. "Eagan will age gracefully and become a very high -demand close -in community as the metro area continues to grow," she said. "An active community -based phil- anthropic and social/cultural scene will thrive over the next two decades." Awada also predicted that the coming years will bring medical breakthroughs and advanced technology that will allow people to live longer and experience more things. With that technology comes the threat of increased depersonalization, Egan said. "Now I must adjust my lifestyle to ex- pect less and less personal contact," Egan wrote, noting that thanks to technology he can buy things, take a physical exam or practice law without leaving his home. "This requires that I be vigilant to not depersonalize my daily life more than necessary," he said. Egan foresees a great future for his community. "Eagan has developed as a first class community," he said. "Its population, which is extremely young, will grow somewhat older and more mature. I am fully confident that as Eagan continues to mature, it will retain that first-class quality it has always had." ue to grow, develop With that technology comes the threat of increased depersonalization, Egan said. "Now I must adjust my lifestyle to ex- pect less and less personal contact," Egan wrote, noting that thanks to technology he can buy things, take a physical exam or practice law without leaving his home. "This requires that I be vigilant to not depersonalize my daily life more than necessary," he said. Egan foresees a great future for his community. "Eagan has developed as a first class community," he said. "Its population, which is extremely young, will grow somewhat older and more mature. I am fully confident that as Eagan continues to mature, it will retain that first-class quality it has always had." Area Rug Closeout 100'sr of rugs 50-70 :/0 off While they last! Sydney Pepper's Ltd. Burnsville Center (612) 435-8862 New location — Upper Level Sears Court Ea 5c,.. n "TA is W - K Eagan task force agrees on concept scenario for Cedar/Highway 13 Sept. 23 open house planned By SARA THOMALLA-BLOOD and financing options, said As- sistant City Administrator Ia.- Members of an Eagan task mie Verbrugge. ' force, agreed on a concept sce- During an Aug. 25 telephone nario for redevelopment of the interview, Verbrugge listed vicinity surrounding Highway three reasons why the stages 13, between Silver Bell Road could not be completed in one and Cedar Avenue, during their swoop: Aug. 24 meeting. • It's financially impossible Although the scenario calls to completely redevelop at one for some big changes in the time; , . area in the near future, two ar- • It would not. serve the busi- eas •will be left alone as •rec- ness district currently in exis- ommended by the Highway tence, and 13/Cedar Task Force — the • 1t would not leave the area southwest quadrant of the open to future development highway 13 and 77 inter- possibilities, such as bringing a change, and the Wuthering full -service hotel, a civic cen- Heights neighborhood, located ter, a business campus or en - north of the Tesseract School. tertainment complexes, to the The concept scenario will 'be .area. presented during an open house Verbrugge also, listed some of Sept. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. The the highlights of each phase. open house, which is open to Phase one would concentrate the public, will be held at Vi- on bringing multi -family hous- sion. Technologies, Inc., 3900 ing to the area, incorporating Sibley Memorial Highway. some commercial redevelop - The Eagan City Council de- ment and easing the bottleneck vised . the Highway currently formed by Highway 13/Cedarvale Task Force 'in 13, Silver Bell Road and Beau March to look ways to redo- De Rue Drive. velop, revitalize and build Phase two and three would upon the Cedarvale businesses concentrate more on commer- and their surrounding resides- cial/industrial redevelopment, tial community. and may include the introduc- The task force, which co?- tion of such ideas as the full- sists of representatives of area service hotel (if market satura- businesses, property owners tion levels begin to drop off), a and residents, has been work- high -density office complex ing „on developing a. redevel- with some supporting ,retail opment scenario with SRF businesses and/or an enter - Consulting Group, which was tainment complex. hired in April. The firm is be- These phases would also in- ing paid $108,936 for its sere- elude the removal and recon- ices. figuration of some existing The concept scenario api business properties, "to pro - proved by the task force is a mote the highest and best use mixture of three other scenar� of the area," said Verbrugge. ios devised by SRF from sug- SRF is expected to collect gestions made by task force comments gathered.at the open members. The scenario has house and report findings to the three stages of development, task force in October. The task with phase one completed force may agree to revise its within five years, •phase two concept scenario or, if ap- completed within 10 years and proved, send it' to the City phase three completed in 10 or Council for its vote. Verbrugge more years. Completion of anticipates the council could these phases is dependent upon vote on a proposal as early as the market, developer interests late November. Cedarvale redevelopment proposal presented by Lori Hall ( (� It would raze mall = and displace businesses Staff Wri r 5-, . " vs S'( P� `/ 0�,q�,jhriving. mall in the '70s,'-said Eag n is • seeking to ake the Assistant City Administrator Cedarvale area the thriving city Jamie Verbrugge. hub. it was 20 years ago. The Since Cedar Avenue changed proposed redevelopmen1 of_the�--traffic—patterns near the mall ----area include razing the mall years ago, the area -has slowly and .displacing about 60 busi-lost business traffic..Though the nesses. . _ The proposed redevelopment is. only the second the city has undertaken and is by far the largest. "Cedarvale used to be a mall is still surviving, the city hopes to bring the breath of life back into the area. "There have been some fits and starts over the years;" said. Verbrugge about redeveloping the area. In 1992, a market ,analysis was conducted. of the area, but it was -not -followed up: Around 1994, the city made the area•a special service district to collect taxes for maintaining the area, beautification and sig- nage: The additional, taxes aver-. aged $80 a business: This year, the fund is 'around $1.2,000 and is being used for general main- tenance. Urged_ by the Economic Development Commission, the City_Council-once-again revisit= ed the issue recently and appointed a. task force in March to work with a 'consulting firm to develop plans for the area. The- task force set some guidelines for the redevelop- ment. These.guidelines included the idea that the area would be a gateway into Eagan, it would 'have a mix of uses, auto circu- • • lation would be enhanced, there would be an emphasis on land- scaping, it would be pedestrian friendly__ and —transit —would-be incorporated. - "At the very beginning, we - established planning principles that would guarantee an exciting vision, but also ernphasized our commitment to the existing businesses in the study area," said Margaret Schreiner, the task force chair. "We understand very well the uncertainty that -See Cedarval - The decision whether to, des- . ' ignate•-'a large,chunk. of rural -. land:for- future.urban residential developrent wi11,soon be'before - the Rosemount City. Council. ; The_;,Ro"semount.! Planning ; Commission: Sept: ,28f split a 2-2 vote aboutrwhether to: rec ommend,the CityCouncil desig development, and keeping the Stonebridge. and.. White Lake Acres neighborhoods . as rural residential: ' Commissioners Jay Tentinger.:and. Bill :Droste voted for the motion while Kim Shoe- Corrigan i and :Jeff.' Weisensel voted against it. -. pate: about 900. acresas an urban: The land irr question is locat- reserve,.;which•,.would•, set the. ed . between Highway 3 and stage-.;for-.future_;sewered • resi Akron Avenue; north of 135th - dential• development. ,,.:',,...•' : - : Street_West (County Road 38) to: The: motion'.. also -.called for-.. theEagan/Inver .Grove Heights designating, about: 440. acres:for border., transitional. residential, which is The city is ,considering the in: ;between rural: and ;urban . change :to, :its. 2020 comprehen-. ---=--=�': may'. �■ ,,;:m _. accommo•ate grow an respond' to pressure from the Metropolitan Council, the Twin Cities' regional planning organi- zation. Rosemount had, planned on keeping the area rural residen- . tial, which allows one unit for every five acres, through 2020. However, Metropolitan. Council staff argues that large acre rural residential development is inconsistent with' regional growth policies -and a contribu- tor to .urban sprawl.: • Presently,"the land, most of which is zoned agricultural, See Land, 12A _ will receive '..a -compensation Package as well as get:paid the market value, of the property they are losing. - • ' • • . It's not a 'quick -take con- demnation• thing. It works out - really, really well for 95 percent of the -people in this process," said Verbrugge. "There was some concern -we were :going to - -come in with a wrecking ball: . - velopment,".said Verbrugge.. Those-. attending the - open i county roads, ;especially in: rural by Oct. 25,, , ` _ b ,�I ,/l-; Silver .Bell. Road would be '' house expressed favorable com- meeting areas,:district officialssaid •� • i.{ �;; , , ,:; ..;, realigned to•eliminate some bot= -'ments about ;the• proposal, 'but' IS. Oct. 11 _- tle necking at Highway 13 and there"was some concern • from. U.S. Rep. Jim'Rainstad,:u- Poet: to. Speak. at- Farmington, L1 - 3rd, will hold a town 'meeting Cedarvale/Continued comes with potential redevelop- ment and want to do everything possible to minimize it." A marketing study showed the Cedarvale area would sup- port smaller retail 'stores such as video stores, coffee shops. and other. neighborhood uses.. • However, there was.concern larger 'shopping venues such as Town Centre, Promenade• and Cliff Road would siphon off anything larger in the area.. '- Last year, three consulting firms. responded to the city's request for proposals. A setec- -'tion committee chose .SRF Consulting Group,. Inc. and the task force has been working. • with the firm for the last _six -• months. . :"They. didn't .want to drag this out," said Verbrugge of the short timeline. " - During this time, the City phase one, is. a community cen- ter on Beau De Rue Drive and the newly: aligned Silver Bell`' • Road. The center is proposed :to -lie.a joint venture with the city. During the second phase, the :west end anchor would be con-_-' sidered. This anchor is proposed to be a large hotel and confer-: ence-center. and. would be -the. _signature piece of the redevelop- ment. "We don't have any -meeting. space _ now," said Verbrugge, adding that the proximity of the -hotel to the highway, the airport and both- Minneapolis and Si. Paul -would draw business. _ Thesecond•phase would also .include further work - on the plaza area next -the inall,.adding . ponds and landscaping. : . . ` . • The final phase involves the ' demolition of the Cedarvale -• Mall. The mall is proposed -to be . replaced with a "village plaza," • ;The plaza is two lines of office - years, with each phase every couple years,after. -The plan is o gradually work -- into the project to minimize dis- ruptions to -businesses. But before any' work -can begin, a financial analysis of the cost needs to be conducted. • "Any redevelopment is -going ' .to • be • _expensive," said Verbrugge. . • •- :The proposal -:is expected to be. presented before the City Council in late November or early December From there, the ., council will- probably discuss the proposal .fo " several months before any- decision or recom- mendations are"made, said Verbrugge.. ' The moratorium on -develop- ment in the area will expire in. November and the council will then --have the option to extend it for another 18 months: -This will prevent. any new . development from occurring in 'the : area Council placed `a six-month , . and retail shops with -parking on before the redevelopment pro- moratorium on all new develop the north-and.south sides: and a . • posal can be approved or denied ment in the Highway 77 and pedestrian friendly • walkway by.the. council. Highway 13 area. through the center: between the In June, the task force held a.' • two rows. • _ four-hour,meeting with SRE to eview three concept designs., Each design had two variations. - After a few. -meetings, the task force and, the_ consulting firm developed a hybrid propos- al _with which they, were,;all• `comfortable. This. proposal -was presented to the public and the- --and Cedarvale_' Lanes will • cheon i P� � issue in regard location of. To me, it kind of defeats the�,- • . affected'' businesses duringa remain in. their resent, Inca- South g I • ' '"' ; 'rt`FJ ,,r, 'P the bus stop. However she -has purpose offsetting up the policy' Sept: 23 open house. _ • tions.• •- •,„ -- • _. _ ... • -- - . Bloomington.- • . - "1 think three is a lot of potential for this to be a signifi- cant district'for the south of. the river (area),".,said Verbrugge. - About 60businesses'::will-be - affected..:by the proposed rede- velopment and only a handful, Teacher/Conliny,red Vucingvich along ith the seven • .About 80'people attended.the open house and reviewed .the• concept scenario. . , . The -proposal is.a three-phase development. The first • phase - will introduce .,neighborhood 'housing to, the immediate south and southwest of the mall. This such as Jensen's _Supper ,Club• -!.Many' of the. stores.. in . the : mall will have the opportunity to • relocate to the village plaza, but relocation to other 'areas: of the - •city will -be the•only option :for_ the majority of the affected busi nesses. Through federal- .require - -_othnft finalists twill ,be inter- viewed Oct. 6 and the•teacher `-of the ye f will be named Oct. 17 at th annual recognition lun- at =the. Radisson-- otel and P aza Tower in "Kind words;i;:tellepath-y-, ' nd; prayers will"all be accept that -day (of::the., interview),". said Vucinovich.,: • A total of 83: teachers from . across the state_w • re :nominated • for the award. rom there, the • list was 'nano ed down to •20 .` that parentsr.3con- if,board members di:ergoing,toJ cerned about.yehicles passing• start making exceptions when,. the bus whileaheic:children load . there have been 50 others that•;• it contact the Burnsville;Police: the administration has said no); Department, to, request that., a- to,.:. she said t�Inithis case,Awe patrol; car monitor thesituation.,; • need to go,back„andflooktat theb "We have intersections' that policy t ,.. tiaJ i ,t , ,qua - have a higher_, volume ;of traffic, .,: In all 'honesty, ,we pickle up:, than in,that area," -Lindsay said. thousands of kids every day and,: housing .' would incorporate • ments, the city will assist dislo Teachers of Exce ce; th • he They ;are expecting u ,to- there probably ha etbeen excep townhouses or upscale apart-- cated businesses. in finding new, eight Honor -Roll Teachers re - override. individual: decisions' by tions made lwould feel better__ • _'ments and would replace. some comparable sites where they named. Among those onor _ the people, hired "to; make those that we:had,a clear policyr,to foh.,� small businesses -that are cur- rently located there. The reworking of Silver Bell Road and Highway 13 would also be included in the. first phase. To do this, the city will need to acquire right-of-way along Highway 13,-eliminating several businesses. • • "This (road improvement) is extremely important to•the retie, to smooth traffic flows current business owners Roll Teachers,` the Te 'her of the: Year be sleet d: ,Though .she .is a cited about: the nomination 1. Vucinovich' said, :"The.gre est reward 'are the kids that c me into the class- room. You h" e a chance -to lift - someone -Up very day." , Ramst- _. c-- A plaza area is shown to be constructed adjacent to the mall on the west. This would serve as -a gathering place. Offices are .being considered to_ replace. the tire center: on the : northeast corner of the Highway • 77 and Highway 13 intersection. This is considered a: prime loca- tion because it -is on a hill and highly visible. _,• The Silver'Bell Mall may be reworked into an auto mall, to relocate the automobile service : businesses• in the area. - • • - The redevelopment proposal includes 'an anchor on the west and on.the east •side 'along . Highway 13 to draw traffic into - the area. The east anchor, .in "It's real important -for every one to understand that this con- cept 'is meant to occur in several stages," said, Schreiner. • "We. think we have a proposal that is' . sensitive to -the business owners -• and operators in the district. It is our expectation that'they-will be - .treated with the greatest -concern if thisplan is ,approved- by the ' City -Council and goes forward." • _ The task force will meet in October to review all- the com- • ments from, the open house and SRF will present a final .draft .of the proposal. The redevelopment will be • reliant on the market. If the niar - ket remains strong, the first - phase could be started in .two • • decisions and that's not the, rule , low.,..... Maybe:me need: to make• of the ,;School.Board,"" School;, some modifications to,that,polir,, Board • Member .Bob Scliutte. cy rather than, governing by) said. "Whether or, not their par exception, 1, tii r ticular bus stop is safe,is in•the Accor g for Magnuson, tf,, eye of.the beholder. We have a the - School�`Board st r pol�icylt .number of bus stops•that would review,commtttee recommends i sr•i UJ F ,!i L= be undoubtedly more unsafe any,changes to the.studetntransFia than that one: po.rtationipolicy, those fecom, 'In fact, many.. -District 196. . mendationsl could be beforethe. 1 • buses pick up students_, along School.; Boardo,ornconsideratt n, Monday; :Oct. 11 at" 7. 'p:m. at: Burnsville.City Hall, 100 Civic Center Parkway.: For More Linformagbn, call Ramstad's district office at612- 881-4600. = Stop/Continued • of written requests e4:ery year, with the bulk at '.the • beginning of the. -school year: "They range from 'people. wanting the•bus stop changed to. the front of their .house, • thee,/J' can't see their child ,from �t'he corner, neighborhood ' squab- bles, cul=de-sacs, to rural bus stops," she said. - Requestsconcerni g•elemen- tart': school bus sto s take. top our particular children's safety,". priority, Rea said, b cause of the parent Karen Stark said. "We've age of the children volved.. t asked them, `Is it going to have. "We `see how th it request to take the life of a child for you falls within- the Scho Board. to change this stop?' and their policy and then we take i om • answer to that is 'no comment' , there," she said.- Which means to me, `yes.' , Although 25 children at one \"T thing is, it's a: simple . re uest. W ahah t?s e b) deaL,It's stop is•a large group, :Rea said q . , many bus Stops throughout the • not going •,to cos! any any district have up to 50 or 60 chil more And in changin .other dren waiting: However, most of stops, if i they have to ch nge• 'those bus stops are at multiple other stops, well. maybe, those„ housing" areas: such as apart- • other stops have3o,beichangpd,li ments, townhomes and :manu too : t �f . factured home parks. Most School Board mem ers Parents in the Parkwood• said it is unusual,,for a bufs'stop,• Lane neighborhood say, they relocation request,to, reach have been trying to.move. their . School ,Board;Ievel;),Aihough: bus:,stop `.for. years,,.:but to, no theScool)13oard sid wi�h,thes: avail. •districts admtntstratton_tn then • vi Many School 'Board .mem case, Magnuson i ad the board s,i hers have been out to visit the .policy, review; commiittee ,wtil_t bus stop ` personally. School likely revisit ,the studentt trans 1 Board. Member Judy. Lindsay, portationz,Spolicy .in.tthe near • , said she does, not see, a safety, future in•l.ight of3this,request. air "My interest is that we have a f"—fair consistent application stoprelocation of our . sing policy across the distric and 1 haven't seen any - thin, to indicate that we don't h. e that at this point," said. chool Board Member Gene VanOverbeke "We. rely on the information _from our adminis- tration and they believe they;: have a fair application :.of the " policy." -- "We_ have a School Board that isn't really concerned about The Friends of the Library, Farmington -'Area; present: poet an essayist Bill Holm Oct.-19, at - 7 p:i i. Holm is -d• lecturer, teacher rar and author. •A'limited nuinbe�`of books will be -for sale: -The library is located at`508`•: Third Street in Farmington: For information, call 651-463=7990. • Hate .your A.011? Become a Vendstar: Need.more money =VENDST47 R Become a Vendstar. Changeis Good. Want your life back?— .Become a.Vendstar. • Local candy route- 30 patented.machines $9,995 investment - • • Home -based business Manufacturer direct 1-800-998-VEND - Since 1990 . DAKOTA COUP TY TRIBUNE October 7, 1999 - 13A • c Deaths Eric S. Ring Eric S. Ring, Burnsville, died Sept. 28, 1999 from com- plications with- a heart condi-- tion. He was 31. He was born Jan. 8, 1968 in Sacramento, Calif., to ,Larry and ,Betty Ring. He married Melanie Schueler April. 25; 1992. He .owned and ,operated Lifetime Cabinetry Inc. in Eden Prairie. • He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark; •and 'three grandparents. He is survived.by . his wife 'andparents; children,' Brandon Eric and Holly Ann;. siblings, Ricky and wife Carol of,Galifornia, Vicki • Bellrichard and husband --Steven•.. of_ Elk River, David Ring of Kentucky, -Susan. Brommer and husband-. Brent of Woodbury, andJamie Calliesand husband Mark of Hudswon,. Wis.; . niecesand nephews, . Michele Pritchard, Mary Ring, Joey ,Brommer, - :Corey" Callies,. Cody Callies, Kayla Belirichard 'and Ryan Brorrimer;" grandmother, . Lena Martinovich; and aunts, .uncles and friends. Services,-WereeOct. �2 at St. James . Lutheran Church in Burnsville, with • the Rev. William Nordmark. officiating. Interment.was at, Getman:Lake Cemetery in` . LeCenter. .Memorials go ;to' Brandon Eric and Holly, Ann. EvelynR. ;'Bryant Evelyn .iR •Bryant, •Burnsville;died Oct: 2, T999, at age 77: ;r.. Slie: was-.borp. Feb::20,,1922;• in ^ VValley.,t=.City;• -: N.D:;: ':to Clarence and Lorida Coleman SheNwas;ractseeretary in''. the . Californiaischool systems ; :'_ Sheiis;preceded in death. by. her.r,;parents .and-2 brothers Vincent, -James and Bernardo- :t - • Sher isi'survivedrby' son:and! daughter-in-law,t.Maurice .and- :. Gerri;.. Morohouse, :of Apple Valley; grandchildren, -Richard, Michelle, Michael and Jennifer; brother, Gerald Coleman, of Long Beach, Calif.;' and nieces_, and nephews. , Services were . Oct. 6 . at - -Henry W..Anderson _Mortuary, in Apple ,Valley, with Deacon .Charles Bernard officiating. Burnsville: _ He was born Jan. 9, 1911, in New Market. He married Helen Kadrlik,.and worked as a farmer. He is preceded in death by his wife. • - -- • He is ;survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were ' held 'Sept. 17 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in New Market. The Rev. George Welzbacker offici- ated. Visitation washeld. at White Funeral Horne -- of Lakeville Sept. 16. Collection/Continued This year, each person can choose up to two coats, because children often need a good -jack- ' et for school, as well as one to play in, Wacker said. However, no more than two will be given out, per person.. . " The community has been very generous in the past, Wack er said. Every year, an ample, amount of coats, as well as mit- tens, h.ats and scarves, have -been donated. • All coats not taken by area families are used to other Sal • lion - Army -based. , programs, Wacker, said. Last year, the - remaining' jackets were forward- ed to a poverty-stricken reserva tion in North Dakota. And, Wacker noted, the 'pro- . gram costs very little. The coats are donated and volunteers staff the distribution site, which is in the basement of Parkwood Pres-, ,byterian .Church on Elm Street. The church donates'the space; as well:• ".`It's'a very cost-efficient pro-: gram, and it helps kids in need," Wacker. said.' "I've seen --kids .come out. of that church' with ::their new coats, grinning earto ear. There's nothing *like seeing that. _ - - Collection barrels will be. placed in More 4, Dueber's, Farmington Lutheran --Church,. and Christian Life Church, start- - ing Oct. 8. ' Coats will be collected over the following two ,Weeks, and distributed' Oct. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Oct. 30-from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m... _ . Stella D. Knights Peter Eischens Stella Delores Knights, 84, Peter Eischens, 88, of New of Rosemount died Sept. 30,. Market died Sept. 15, 1999,,at 999.. Fairview Ridges Hospital in She was born April 15,1915, to Phillip and Katherine Soltys in Minneapolis. She was .a. member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was active in Rosemount and Apple Valley'. senior citizen groups.: She is . survived .by her daughters, Kathleen Johnson of Edina, and Mary and herfhus- band, -Ken Pritchett, of Burnsville; sons, Richard and his . wife, . Delores, of Rosemount, Jack and his wife, Patricia, of. Richfield, and Robert and his wife,.Cathy,•of , El Paso, Texas; nine grandchil- dren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Anne ••Brazelton, of Omaha, Neb.; and sister-in-law, Jeanne Benson.. • She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; four brothers and two. sisters. - Services were held Oct. 4 at. St.. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rosemount. Father Thomas Hill officiated. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. , Arrangements were, made by 'White Funeral Homes. •- D. LeTourneau r Donna J. LeTourneau died of colon cancer Sept: 27, 1999, at her Burnsville home. She was' 48. - - She was born. May 7, 1951, in.Mankato to Donald and_ Betty • Hruby. She attended Mankato • High School and the Mankato _ vocational -technical school. She married Charles • R. LeTourneau _July 2.4, 1971, in Mankato. She was a registration clerk: -for iNorthwestr: Airlines;. and • co-founder of T-Shirt Towne ''in Burnsville. " She attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church'in.Burns'ville. 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The expan: . sion will accommodate and non -golf -related banquets. • The developer's original pro: The facility can• operate .-12 months a year, he said, adding , that if the council didn't approve the facility,. and the applicant took the city to court and won, the city could lose the control the applicant already had agreed to. Among the 17 stipulations put forth by the _Planning Commission to which the appli- cant- agreed were: _ No on -street parking for the golfcourse and clubhouse/ban- quet facility will be permitted. • The doors of the• banquet - facility must remain closed dui-- ing activities at the building: • Thedeveloper will submit a • financial -security of $5,000.to guaranteethe implementation of. the - approved landscape and 'screening plan.. - •• An intoxicating: liquor license will not be issued to . allow alcohol to be served on the property. No intoxicating liquor,except beer and wine, will be displayed or consumed on the premises. posal also included a 50-stall • A•uniformed police officer • parking lot -northeast of the will be required on site for any north driveway on property that function•of 150 or more people' - is presently .part .of the golf at the banquet facility.. course, which prompted the • • Hours -of operation of the ' request for the PUD "arriend- . ,banquet facility are limited. - ment. _ Sunday through Thursday, alco- ' The existing clubhouse 'seats. hol can't be served- after, 9:30 90.The'facility ''has a beer 'and p.m. and the facility must be _ wine license, and there are no closed — with all patrons out of ' ' restrictions:on its hours of oper- the building — by .10 p.m. • ation beyond those allowed by - Fridays and Saturdays alcohol Minnesota liquor statutes. service must stop-at_10:30,p.m. Btit after meetings with area- with the facility closing at 11 - netgnoors•ana atseusstons our , ing two recent . ' Planning Commission meetings, the applicant moved the- parking to within the banquet facility par- . ce1,-which changed the applica- tion from 'a PUD amendment to. basically a .site plan amendment. According to. John Brandt, the applicant's attorney, the change• from the PUD amendment to a site plan amendment prompted' • . _the ,city •now to look only at the building permit process. — whether. the project meets the city's building code's rather than at zoning 'issues. City Attorney 'Roger Knutson Con- curred. -The change ;came as a sur- . Mayor Duane Zaun. said he prise to someon the council as didn't want to take,a-chance on well as many in the audience possible. .litigation and the who. were prepared -to tackle potential loss of thestipulations zoning issues.. • ' '"We've been blind -sided," said Mary Simonson, a neighbor • of- the proposed project. he said.. "Unless we incorporate Simonson was chosen by .a some of these, l fear we'll lose group' of about 150residents in everything." • - • Crystal Lake Golf' Estates; to Brandt said the applicant will speak for the neighborhood. , adhere to the stipulations put - Simonson said neighbors are forth by the- . ' Planning. : concerned about -noise, -traffic, _ Commission, with the under; parking, liquor use an_d hours of , standing he will come back in'. operation,, along,with the prox the 'future to have the_ facility's imity of the facility to. residents' hours of operation modified. homes. Brandt said the applicant will be • :"The facility is not properly back, after it's, proved the facili- placed in _any. residential neigh- ty can bea good neighbor; to ask. borhood," she said: 7 for an expansion to the operas: According to Knutson;"the ing hours. . • : . banquet • facility is'. allowed , "But that's going Jo be up to under the PUD and there are•no 'you," Brandt told the: council: restrictions on it being seasonal. p.m. • Windows must be triple glazed and designedlso that they_ -- won't open. The building•'must :be air conditioned. T• he 'plan must -include a : • designated stage••area in an inte- rior -wall room corner -:location for any band that 'may playat the- facility.. - • The building will be sound proofed beyond - minimum' _ building code requirements. • The,operations'and ,actiyi- ties of the golf -course and club- house will . be subject to 'Lakeville's nuisance code and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements: - now'found-in the agreement,. "A lotof things could take place without the stipulations," - I4A . October.7, 1999, DAKOTA,COUN,TY TRIBUNE,.._ )q`:1• . -, 1:1 • ni, • www.mnSun:com Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999 7A Eagan adds another 90 days to Cedarvale moratorium By Theresa Stahl Sun Newspapers The Eagan City Council added 90 days to the current: moratorium on develop- ment around Cedarvale in the city's northwestern area. - Council, members unanimously_ voted Nov._1_for--the-extension to'allow —the to o review the recommendation from a task foi•ce_that has been re-: viewing redevelopment options, and todeliberate and consider what the next steps might '.be, - according to As- sistant City Administrator Jamie Ver= .brugge. Verbrugge :is the staff liaison for. the. Cedarvale development pro- ject. with the morator um from the city's per-. spective or from the existing business'. perspective," Verbrugge said. "The .prop- erty owners .of those vacant pieces might feel that their value is being limited be - '';'cause you can't develop onit,but that's' why we have a short-term . moratorium andnotthe maximum 18 months." Originally the mora Councilmember Sandra Masin ex- torium was to last six pressed concern for landowners under months, expiring• Nov. the moratorium who want to sell their. 11. The additional time property. - • . willallow a review of "Most of the burden on extending the Cedarvale's future free ' moratorium will fall on.the-propertyown= of pressure,_but_will-----ers--So`me-peopl are re not willing to buy riot be, an extra ex- your property when you'reunder a mora- pense .to the city: torium," she said.` "There really isn't any cost associated Although Masin didn't want to contin- • de to hold restrictions on landowners, she said she voted in favor of. extending the moratorium "because . nobody spoke strongly against it." Also, she said the. _ task force didn't -seem enthusiastic about. having its recommendation completed soon. . • - Council members said that they need to be given financial information on the development.. -. Some people have designs for develop- ing, but,the task force wants to make sure the plans fitin with-the'character of the area Verbrugge said.: . "Until we know what the vision -is. going to be and what the City Council wants to see in -the ,future, it's best that we bold off on those parts,"''lie; said:: - "In.90. days, my guess is they'll.just let the moratorium terminate," Verbrugge said. "I'm certain there's no need to con-. tinue again_ after that because :they should be -well -on their way to a decision of whetherthey want to move forward • and develop or not," Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999 www:mnSun.coin It has been five yearssince voters -in the Rosemount -Apple Valley.=Eagan School Districthavevoted .on a: referen dum. That inactivity may end. ; • The District 196 Board of Education has had preliminary talks about asking voters to pass both a bond• referendum and levy referendum Nov. 2. Talks began at the board's goal session last month. Nothing, including costs, :has yet been finalized. Further discussion is expected at the board_'s 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 meeting at Dakota Ridge. School, 4629 144th St.. . W., Apple Valley: A decision about asking - voters for more money niust bemade by early- to mid -September. A bond referendum would be for build.- . ing construction or -expansion while a levy referendum would be for additional operating funsd h ' t li —and s,ipplies. - - . . -- _ . • In a previous year when both types of"- referendums were on the ballot the slo . gam was•`Bond is for Building. and Levy -. is for Learning." One' could pass without the other. If approved by voters the dis- trict would -not see the money until July 2000. "It's quite preliminary now," said Ellen Rogalin, administrative assistant to Su- •perintendent John-Haro.,"We're looking at the possibility and we thought people should know so it doesn't coT.ie as•a total shock if we do it." The referendum vote would occur at the same time as a board election so few additional costs would :be -encountered. . Money would be spent on extra ballots, as •the referendum(s) would be •a<separate • • ballot from the general election and pos- • sibly extra election judge time for count- ing ballots. If proposed to voters, -the referendums would be in response to the district's look . Bond , levy By Mike Cook • •Sun Newspapers - ' Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun Current/Wednesday, Aug.-18, 1999 5A referendums possible this fall in District 196 Coleman elected er salaries grams and maybe expand., "We had discussions about do we wait until -we're in trouble and then go to the. public or do we see. where we 'are at; • where we might be and do something," Board Chair Kevin Sampers said: "It's .a case' of asking the voters now - and planning ahead or asking later when a no vote could mean cuts," similar to what other districts face this year Rogalin saidthe district may.need' to' -.look at building: another- elementary school in. the eastern part of the district as that area continues to, grow. That'issue also relates to -the state , such as eac ex ra space nor •do'we e extra +, eat.h- ers," Rogalin said. "There' is money from' the state, to meet the,standards] -but. the question' is how can you do.it whenyou don't have the space or the -staff" District enrollmentis - expected to keep growing during the next av move plan to reduce class sizes in grades K-2 to about a 17:1 ratio. "The only way to real-=. ly get lower class sizes is through more teachers' and more' classrooms. That takes more operating- money and more. building .money because we don't have t L /. g four or five years. . If -a new elementary were built, it would. help eliminate the leasing of_ space that the districtidoes elsewhere, such as in area churches, for programs - like Early Childhood -family and special education programs: "It would be great t those into our: buildings," Ro= galin said:. The district currently - spends about $750,000 'on leases at 0 nine sites. • "We'd fill that school with regular ele- mentary kids but it would give us flexi-, bility to get, some early childhoodpro- grams into our schools." ` .With district growth forecast for r a few more years, district officials note it could at long-term space needs and long-term . be upwards of 10'years before space ex - financial needs to -maintain- current pro- ists• to move even one site. - For current schools, other monies. can now be spenton major -maintenance pro= jects in the,district. The'1999:Legislature changed the eligibility of the -Alternative .Facilities and Bonding, Levy program which now -allows the districtto bond for such projects. District schools average 16 years old. "This will�•make'a considerable dif ference in -some maintenance projects we undertake," Board Treasurer Bruce 'Endler 'said after the legislative ses sion. "You need to look at -all the things we need arid try .to evaluate which to look. • at," Sarripers said. He said some portable classrooms in the district are "getting to be pretty'old and some discussion. 'Was, - what to do with them. It's more economi= cal to_add on to the building.because you either_have_to_put_a=bathroom-in [tl e— portable]. cr yuti have to attach it to the building." Rogalin and Sampers said the -hardest part about the preliminary' discussion is the lack of solid numbers at this point. The last bond referendum, in 1994, . was for $78 million. A 10-year, $12 Mil- lion levy was narrowly approved by, vot- • ers in 1995: A five-year, $3.5 million' levy was approved in 1991 at the same time a • $36.5 million bond ' referendum.' was passed.•The last no vote occurred in 1990 when a 9-year, $5 million levy was de- feated. "If you want to add a few elementary • 'classrooms around the district to help with K=2.you're going to hit afew million really fast," Rogalin said. For; example, the 1999 construction of 22 _classrooms spread over four elementary schools is projected to cost $4.1 million. -When that project'. was approved earlier this year building a new elementary school was es- timated to cost $8'million. university board By James Craven Sun Newspapers . As a punter for the Minnesota Vikings Burnsville resident Greg Coleman be- came accustomed to helping his team out of a tight spot. Now as a member of a col- lege foundation, he hopes to do the same for students. Coleman, a recently elected trustee to the Metropolitan State University_foun- dation board, said that his goal is to see a college education open to .anyone who truly desires it. "I think that not everyone is geared'to a'traditional institution of higher learn- ' ing,": said Coleman recently. "The free- 'doni.and the'flexibility-thatMetro-State , gives' the people in the Twin Cities is crit- ical.,,. • - '- Metropolitan State University,-, one of seven Minnesota . state universities, serves approximately 8,500 students in the Twin • Cities metropolitan. area -by of- fering flexible programs leading to bac- calairkeate and graduate degrees.' . - A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Cole ,man Moved toBurnsville during his stint with the Vikings: He lives with his wife Of 22 years, Eleanor,- a principal ina south Minneapolis middle school, and his two children, daughter Cara, a sopho- more at Minneapolis' Community Col, .. lege, and son, Gregory, a student at Burnsville High School. Before ending his professional -football career, Coleman also has played with the Cleveland Browns and the; Washington Redskins. • He now is a syster sales manager and customer relations manager for Ericsson Inc., "which provides the infrastructure and user equipment•for public safety users; such as police and fire depart- ments. ' 6A "Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan. Sun•CurrentfWednesday,'Aug. 18,.1999 Extra time an d= money provided for Cedarvale s By. Jodi L. Wallin pj"S Sttsf� - Blomquist, whoinade•the motion to'ap- `. Sun Newspapers prove the funding. ."It's such a small . ' O �U> - amount --Of money to keep this .going.-" With the Cedarvale area study coming While the -council approvedthe lima- ' to a close, task force members asked for- sure, task force .member Betty Bassett the means to develop,one more concept in told them that she did not think they are determining the use for the area in the . getting their moneys worth from the con- future: sulting firm now "I'm totally disgusted Back in April, when the 'Eagan, City With it," Bassett said. The problems she • Council appointed•the Ceder Avenue and - ' sees that were reflected in a 1992 study Highway 13• Redevelopment Task Force - of the area are still reflected' today, she' -• to look over the. area and come up with said. "Silverbell [Road] and"[Highway] 1.3 three possible concepts for the use of the are the •"only access into Cedarvale 'and, area, task force members set to work. -The the Wuthering Heights area," she said. city hired SRF, a consulting firm, -to help That concerns her because of the traffic with the layout and design; research and from nearby Freightmasters and the ; conceptualization of the Cedar Avenue . Seneca waste water treatment plant: It is and Highway 13 area. After examining compounded by the left only and right all the information and coming.up the re- only turn lanes traffic uses to gain access, quired three scenarios, task force mein --she said. - • bers decided that a fourth possible con-_ 'The access and visibility [issues] that ceptwasrequired. -• destroyed Cedarvale, in. the -first place' :The first three concepts, in extremely- have not been addressed "-shesaid. Bas- . :general terms, include a central_:square sett represents'; the Wuthering Heights" theme for the area, with water'and other • neighborhood on the' task force, aesthetic items; a transit and pedestrian • Bassett's-concerns have been ongoing, area; and a community gatherin area, said Schreiner. "I don't think they have - said Margaret ;Schreiner task force changed a whole lot." Schreiner said Bas- chairperson. Although, these are "broad 'sett does a good job of representing her general scenarios, it became clear. that a ; neighbors -and -keeping them-informedof fourth concept, drawing on the best of the ' ' the issues in the area. However Bassett other three concepts,. -would be ,needed. .is but one Voice 'On the task'force, made "It's a big. piece of work to bite 'off,".she said: - • . . , Nothing is written in "stone as of -yet, and the task force plans to meet;at 4 p.m: Tuesday, Aug. _24, in the upstairs_ com= munity room of the:Municipal Center in Eagan•to•further discuss the plans aris- ing from the general concepts they have formed. City and SRF staff: will be on hand 15 minutes prior to and after the 'meeting to -allow. task Members time to' discuss details that can be addressed out- side of the meeting, Schreiner said.:. While the original time frame of six months for the.study may be extended; Schreiner said that "I.don't think we'll -be too" far off of the target because this -is a hard-working group:" At theAug. 24 meeting, the task force will be picking a date to take its -recom- mendations to the public. Even. then, Schreiner -said, "I do hopethat :nobody thinks it's. [the recommendation]'written in stone:' For those. concerned that one area or building is going to disappear, Schreiner said, ""This is not a group,that has.the authority to take abulldozer and wipe the slate clean." The task force talks about ideas that could:come.about when different structures' become available; she said. "That is very different than say- ing, 'Get rid of it."' BUSINESS: BRIEFS • 100,000 competition helps small businesses What do a bee tea shop --and an envi- __, ronmentally friendly clothing store 'have in common? Both know how the infusion- of capital. can .help a small .. business .grow and prosper. Dry , Toast Clothing in •. Eagan and . the .Buckingham, Bee :Tea Shop in White Bear Lake have both obtained capital .to defray 'start up and expan- sion costs from theUS WEST NewVen- tures Seed Money Competition. This-,$100,000 competition is. in 'its third year.'Ari estimated 3,000 aspir- ing small businesses" from 14 states will vie fora piece of -the $100,000 pie.: ' The 14 states are all served by USWEST, and the -top 10 winners from :those states_ will receive $10,000 in • - credit to •support growth and expan- sion. opportunities.. - - Contest entries are due. by Aug. 20 and finalists will be asked to submit further 'details about their business ,proposals. An independent panelof small-business experts -will judge the proposals based onfeasibility, creativ- ity and proposed use of'the $-10,000. grant. Winners will be announced Jan. 27 in Phoenix, Ariz. Since it wag outside- of the scope of its up of one representative and one alter She is glad•that people are interested The • contest is sponsored- by original charge from the council, the task native from each of the _city's-.standing in one of the oldest parts of Eagan and USWEST and CityBicsiness, a business 'force requested • permission to proceed .. • committees, plus representatives from maintaining.it; she said: "No-one,is talk: `. ' journal .published v weekly 'in the Twin: ing about elimination of anything." There Cities.: - is'a need for the services thatareoffered Applicants can enter the competi- in the area, she said. tion on , the Internet' ' at The new -._infor-mation being www.uswest:comismbusiness to sub - processed by SRF should help: the task mit an on-line application. They can and the funding to do so, Schreiner said. • : 'five businesses in the study' area. -Five - _The city council voted unanimously to citizens from the study area are on the provide the funding required, to complete task force as well, plus city staff and a the study at its Aug. 3 meeting. The orig representative from Dakota County inal cost of the study was estimated to Schreiner, who was not to attend " total $87,656. With the additional analy- the Aug. 3 meeting, said in a telephone force members make their decisions:. call 1-888-405-0080 and request No. 50 sis; review -and other needed_wor-k, the interview that she did not think. that: the _ `.`Hopefully they will be showing [the to receive and -application via fax. En-. amended amount will tack, on an esti- rest of the task force agreed with Basset- plans] in stages, Schreiner said. The _ trepreneurs` can contact their local mated $21,280 to that cost. • is comment on the city not getting its task 'force is looking for what can be " chamber of commerce or small busi- "I think it is needed to keep -this thing money's worth. "I found them [SRF] tobe done in stages and in •what she calls ' ness development center" for appli.ca- on 'scope," said Councilmember:"Bea very good to work with," Schreiner said. "doable pieces." tions: 4A Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999. www.mnSun.com • - So, what's happened with me in the past 15 months? Plenty. Since wrapping up 'my first tour of duty with Sun Newspa- pers in September 1998, I be- came a father, a homeowner and a managing editor. - • That means I didn't, have a problem finding things to do; For those whomight not. • know, I'm no stranger to Sun Newspapers. I started working for 'the .chain in October 1994, when I was hired as community editor .for the Wayzata Sun- _ Sailor. A year later, I moved on to the Brooklyn Park Sun -Post just- missing out on :covering that suburb's former mayor, .Jesse Ventura. ' _ Last • week, after my-15- month absence, I returned to the Sun as a managing editor with the Sun -Current newspa- pers . During the past Year, my ca New managing editor no stranger to Sun Newspapers reer played a backseat role to family obligations. I spent most of my energy and attention • ei- ther preparing for the birth or caring for my infant son, Christopher James. Thisperfect; beautiful, "intel- ligent little boy — I'm not brag- ging, of course — has altered my life immeasurably. For instance, I trade watching Monday. -Night Football - one of 'my favorite pre -baby activities — so I can witness the antics of. my -little buddy. What's more, I've been spending. more than my fair share of time shopping for the latest. Elmo and •Winnie the Pooh toys. :.Compared to fatherhood, my other two life -changing events in the past year or so - buying a home and being promoted into newspaper management — seem pretty insignificant. But trust me, they've been anything Michael. F. Garlitz • • Sun -Current Managing Editor but. . My wife, -Shannon and I pur- chased a'century=old home in, Northfield. shortly after I was . hired as managing editor of that community's twice -weekly' newspaper: Last .winter, when I _ wasn't out shopping for cribs or working late, .I served as _lead 'contractor Ifor a husband -and - wife amateur renovation team. - Before Shannon's'. doctor or- dered her to- go on bed rest in early May and- Christopher._ being born _ three weeks. later;: Shannon and I received on -the- . job trainingin such.fine arts as wallpaper scraping, plaster re- pair, hardwood . floor refinishing . and electrical repair.: - Because of a number of fac- tors, such as . Christopher's birth, Shannon's recovery from pregnancy, her. desire to com- plete her master's degree in au- diology and - my -work 'obliga- -tions, our renovation project continues to this day. .That means we get plenty of practice on our newfound home.improve- .ment techniques on the week- ends. • - • With the above experiences under my belt, I've -returned to Sun Newspapers with a wealth of changed attitudes.I antici- pate that those personal alter- ations will benefit. Sun readers. For starters, I have a greate appreciation for tax -related is :sues. Being a new -homeowner, see first-hand how .sudde jumps in assessments - whic 'in most cases result in sudde jumps •in •property, taxes •— ca - put a serious pinchon one's wal . let. . - , What's more, I, just lik -many Sun readers, want to rea more about .our .comniuriity' • youth because I have a young ster. Being a parent has opene, my eyes to all children. . And finally, for • those in. th construction business, I fee • your pain, especially your back aches. It's definitely more com •-fortable• sitting 'in a compute chair than standing on a ladde all day. -I'm glad to be back. Michael F. Garlitz is a Sun - Current Managing editor. . LETTERS T\O THE EDITOR Residents make fundraiser a success To the. editor: On behalf of the Rotary Club of Apple Valley,. I would like to thank those members of the community who participated in -sifting through anyone's trash,. andjust shows what new lows our current council members will stoop to for.their-own•polit- ical agenda. How can Icondone Paul Bakken's actions? Is he going to sift` my trash because he doesn't like my letter? If someone was suspected of �L.. • ..44- C 41... had morning and afternoon re- cess plus thel.recess after lunch? ' My kids only get a recess after lunch. The third -graders at my son's school are made to sit in for recess -if they have, unfinished work. Here's\ a little boy that needs to get that energy out of his system. Have we replaced .ed. Also provided was a large box of cookies that was placed in our staff dining room. Thanks to the American Le- gion Auxiliary Unit 1776 for the many contributions it makes to our schools and for taking the time to "make our day." J. Richard Dewey, p•• vvnirnl extra income." Ideally, that is a superb suggestion, but for the aforementioned reasons, it is ' riot always possible. - This harsh criticism was all brought on by the "evil" levy ref- erendum. The biggest problem, as told by Jerry Ewing of Apple Valley was that we didn't have "9n•cularc 1-n cimnin nnactinnc www.mnSun.com Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesdey, Dec. 22, 1999 3A Eagan City Council accepts Cedarvale redevelopment plan Council to continue studying plan through workshop meeti s By Joshua Nichols Sun Newspapers Taking the .next_ step. in a process that has already spanned nin months and will stretch even further into the future, the Eagan City Council accept- ed the report of the task force studying the 'Cedarvale area. "I think this represents a coming of. age for our community," said Margaret Schreiner, chair • of the Cedar Avenue and Highway.13 Redevelopment Study Task Force. Councilmember Paul Bakken sug- gested that the council accept., the re- port and then begin reviewing it piece by piece at workshop meetings. The council - unanimously approved Bakken's suggestion. Although . the task force members. and the council were happy to have the completed report to consider, all, of._ those involved realize that the process is far from over: The plan would eventually raze the 34-year-old'• Cedarvale Mall_ Plucked down in its place would•be the "Village - Plaza," a complex of two lines of offices - and.retail shops running east to west with a' landscaped walkway' through the middle: "The process is just beginning and. it has a way to -go yet," Mayor Pat Awada said. "The council will play a part in sorting all the issues out and • putting it together." •- = • The most vital part in that process will be keeping the public, especially those business. owners and residents who will be affected by the changes, in- formed on what is going on. "We need to make every effort pos- , sible, to ensure that everybody stays informed on what we. are doing and that they all stay inthe loop," Schrein- er said. As „part. of that effort, a special newsletter will be circulated in Janu- ary updating wherethe issue -stands, said Jamie Verbrugge, assistant city administrator. Information about the. project also will be available on the city's Web site and on local cable, he said.. • . : Many task force members and coun= •-cil members have had business owners call thein'with questions regarding what will happen to their business under the plan. "We need to -make every effort pos- - .sible.that if -they need to be. relocated or if other changes need to be made, that we do so carefully," Schreiner told the council. "I don't think- there has been one dissenting opinion from any member of the task force that in regard to the business owners and .residents we should move. carefully." • Dr. Bruce Hansen, owner of Eagan Pet Clinic, agreed that the -business owners need to be kept up to date on . the plans.. "I hear a lot of people` saying they care about what happens to the com- munity there, but I'm not seeing any- thing being done about it yet," Hansen said. ' • Although not talked about much, there are strict. rules that have to be followed inthe event that a business has to he moved, Verbrugge said. - "Fair market value has to be pro- . south and the -possible hotel -office vided and relocation assistance is complex to the west. . . 1 guaranteed- in. those instances," Ver- -. Light rail, a bus transfer station :brugge said. "The developer will work and a park and ride -would be,•imple= .with them' to :find a comparable area ' merited- during the .final phase. The for relocation and provide the .reloca- .park and ride and bus transfer sta- . ,tion assistance." tions .would likely come before the - The Village Plaza concept would be light rail, but the transportation -hub implemented in'three phases. - is looked to be a major anchor for. the? ':Phase one _would introduce mixed :: area. . ..density housing to the south and . Councilmember Bea Blomquist • southwest of Cedarvale Mall, replac- ' questioned whether the plan does ' •ing some businesses. . enough to open'up access to the area. ' The=phase also would'improve traf-. 'Blomquist talked- about ,remember`.- fic circulation by consolidating inter- ing when the - Cedarvale area was ' sections, eliminating unnecessary'.. bustling with:activity years ago. roads•and relocating Cedarvale Boule-• "It was busy then 'because it: was • vard. • • . • possible to get traffic in that area;" Modifications would be made to Blomquist said. "I don't •seethe cur- - Beau •d'Rue Drive to create a more res- rent plans doing enough -to ensure idential-friendly environment with a - that.". . • • - .landscaped median, on -street parking; • The new development can never be boulevard trees, and sidewalk im- • successful unless •traffic flow is cor- • provements: • • • • • • rected, she . s aid. • After the •current• • An important part of that phase Highway 13 was built and traffic sped would be a community center along . • past the Cedarvale- area, all the de - the -eastern end- of Village Plaza to serted streets were good for .was as a. . serve as an anchor to draw people. , training area for youth.. learning to • During the second phase,, the west ' drive. end anchor would be considered. This • , • "We. thought we had- a workable ` anchor is- proposed to .be a large hotel ' plan, but• before anything is done •to and conference center, something that that. intersection or the other streets, officials said -is much needed in Eagan • we wanted other people to look .at it and would also serve as a landmark for and make sure we've done_enough, to • the new development. • • ensure access to the -area," Schreiner • The second phase would. continue • said. . • - , park' improvements and additional . Other task force members echoed amenities. The third phase would con- centrate on the commercial redevelop- ment of the area, including the razing of the mall. A teen center and area restaurants are likely, as well. The west end of the Village Plaza would lead to a park connecting there-- tail area with residential • uses to the . Schreiner's comments that the plan was merely a blueprint of where the development could go and not the final answer. "By no means is this a .final solu- tion," said Stephen Wallick. "It's just a good idea of where to go and what might be best,for this area.", • • . • . Residents speak out on proposed Cedarvale redevelopment •by Dan Gearino- • code., Staff Writer The .• Cedarvale , project's ing and spoke of design stan- the discussion. Sandy _Masin • .mixed uses are stylistically most ,dards.-He said that the council said ,that area property 'owners Eagan residents had a chance similar to a small-town down- . -hacf to find tit happy medium should be in agreement' about to voice opinions and ask ques- town like Lakeville or a "new • between . Iight standards that • the project before there is any..., tions about the sproPosed ' urbanist" development like would allow developer:s.to build comprehensive plan. , -Ridley went a, step beyond -zon-. nesses . need. to be brought into Cedarvale redevelopment at the Burnsville's planned Heart of • nearly anything they want, and Mayor Pat Awada opened the.. floor to the .audience, asking speakers to sit at the table with the council. • - .AI Birr, whose home will be •-. demolished under the plan, • is land uses within the area. This • of the proposed re-routing of spoke from his chair inthe front plan would be a .subsection of roads. He also ',told the council, row. Birr, who is in his mid 70s, the plain for the entire city. that the city should hire a con,- asked why the zoning for his Plaza" by the.city. It preliminary • The plan and the zoning are suiting company because the land has been' changed. Ridley • plans are approved by the coun= two interdependent aspects of project was•too big for city staff responded that the zoning -had cil, the many homes and .busi the land uSe, Ingraham said. to do alone.' • ; not yet been changed and any maps with changed.zoning were • in the proposal stage. Birr would ask several MCr•e questions' throughout the public April f 1 special meeting of the the City. _ heavy standards,".which would Eagan City Council. The discus= . • ' Ingraham'also recommended discourage• -developers • from `sion was a continuation of a that the city create a comprehen- even building: I March 6 special' meeting,. where sive .plan specifically for •the Assistant City Administrator residents packed, the aisles,- but Cedarvale area outlining specif- Jamie.Verbrugge outlined some - didn't get -a chance to speak. The Cedarvale redevelop- ment has been dubbed "Village . nesses in the area southeast .of "The comprehensive plan is Before residents spoke, sev- Cedar Avenue .and Highway -13 the vision. The zoning •ts the . ' eral council me 'tubers • voiced -would be replaced with a.walk- . day-to-day," he said: their opinions. Bea Blomquist able, mixed -use development.-- Senior City Planner�.Mike said that current Cedarvale busi- Roads , and. other infrastructure would be changed to service the _ _ _ _ new buildings and alleviate traf- �-, fic congestion. • ' Cedarvale/Continued can• afford tolive there, some The council and city staff sat thing -they said�theyhoped might around tables in the front, of the mine current -and 'projected con- come out.of the Cedarvale_ pro: council chambers, with several "• gesfion in, the area. He added • ject. that there were several methods ' One of the final -speakers speakers facing away from the t . in which the city could address . - asked the council to try to' avoid audience. 6 ' 1 bottlenecks and therefore make cutting down the mature trees in . • City Administrator Tom •; the development more viable. • the Cedarvale area. Hedges opened • the Cedarvale r portion of the. special meeting ' The next two ' speakers pre, Once the. citizen comments sented the view. of businesses• were finished, the council-held.a . by describing the scope of the- - project. He said that -area• cities seeking workers.. One worked in brief discussion before voting. to such as St. Louis Park and insurance and the other was_ a conduct .the traffic study that Hopkins have tried redevelop -retired health-care worker. Both Colbert . had . described - and ! .ment projects; but never on a - scale : as large as - Cedarvale. Looking at the size and the pro- ject land the fact that Eagan• has never. done : a ,redevelopment - before, Hedges cautioned the • council and . staff that- an immense amount of work and . strategic planning must be done.• comment period.: Another - Cedarvale-area homeowner walked up and sat at the council table and asked the question; "How.are you going to . get everybody in and out • of. there?" - ' • - He described .how traffic was .terrible in the area anyway and- • would only get- dramatically ., worse with a new development. He closed by reminding the council that the businesses, cur, rently in Cedarvale are failing because of lack of access; some: thing -that ' he said- the current plan does not. - sufficiently improve upon. - Public Works Director Tom Colbert said the city would like- -. ly do -a traffic analysis to deter - See Cedarvale, 20A said that theirrespective- busi- ness sectors need Eagan 'to have' more moderate -income housing: - .:so that more who work in Eagan amending the city's comprehen— sive- plan fo :in Iude: the. new mixed -use -zoning. - Discussions on genetic • , Wiener advocates investment in education -engineering require . . = . To the editor: . • ority for growing communities 'on the conference committee to call- 1 1, 1 atio,nal •tl ougi .It gi knowP Pat education Rosemount. fund in is a to riorit for arenas, n a startling 'prediction, businessman Vance - Opperman announced to a small Lakeville audience -last month .that technology could actually -make death .. uh history. That's right. No.more dying. During his discussion about.. technology, hetalked about how we are on the cusp of - "Something Big" — a revolu- tion.- and implored everyone to ignore those who try •to,slow • the.technological age. His death -defying statement •refers to the marriage of sci- tently receives honors 'for its • programs and student achieve- ment. When I first ran for the. Legislature, :l made the commit ment tofight for full funding for all school districts in Senate District 38. As a member of this year's, Education. Funding Conference like Eagan, Apple . Valley -and support permanent funding that • makes sure no school district in teachers and administrators in Last year 1 opposed a change the state receives less money Laura Independent School .:District , in the funding formula the state because it loses or gains stu- Adelmann 196. I am a parent and 19-year uses to compensate districts dents even though the compen- Staff Writer resident in a district that'consis whenthey lose or gain students., sation rate may change:. The existing life forms and create new ones. How will we use and control genetic.information in this brave new world? • - Scientists, philosophers, Its intent was to make the effect. of losses and gains gradual instead of immediate.. Even though this formula. change passed, District 196 received an additional $10.1 million in per maneot funding last year above Senate bill also has $5.9 million in new revenue for District_ 196 — $1.4 million which is perma- nent.- 1 sincerely hope that mem- • bers• of the - . House of Representatives will accept this. :the cost of the formula change. • reasonable funding proposal, -This. year's formula change to '..which is part of the Senate's bal- researchers and dictators have Committee, 1. will advocate for 77/23 is even more objection- anced package of investment in long.discussed possibilities of the. Senate's position, which able to me:' 1 opposed it=when it education and; permanent tax improving" hurnanity through increases funding to. District196 was offered by Sen. Kenric cuts. genetics. -•and imposes no penalties.. Scheevel (R-Preston) as an , because our district is rowing. amentdtnen.! J;,,t;'i_ -t{51'',}ZW--,,y,SEN. DEANNA,L: WIENER 14 Harvard U_ niversity _ o —�� arts and spring athletics pro .Computers — with the buyer oj'iagan grams. able to pick -a school organiza- Those who want to help out,_ tion to which a percentage of the but don't 'want hundreds of purchase price would be donat- pounds• of ham, can .choose to - : ed. buy a ,ham for Minnesota The Web site should add the • Hunger Partners,; with the 10 to . capability to • purchase these ,15 percent still. going to ,the otherproducts by ;the:, 2006-01 academic year. -. Eagan • High School • is expanding. its. use of new: tech- nology,;in parent communication as well. • When Vice President Al Gore announced he would visit the school last month, the school had less than a week to prepare. school.;. -•- English •: :teacher. Rita Anderson ,said•; the Internet.. -is - just another fund raising.oppor- tunny and is not intended to replace door-to-door fund-rais- ing. However, .if the • Internet fund-raisers are particularly sue- cessful, door-to-door fund-rais- bj - d 'ssset. for -..Eagan I nity .vision.•Although' this may Isound• like.a large sum, it equates to only about- $4 per 12 imonth for the average home in': !,Eagan. I am convinced that most. !Eagan. residents • would agree (that this is. a very:small price tot.. pay to ensure, that we have a place for• the community to See Center, 7A- ut- statewide tandards =_ l ood'aboutthe .profiles and per=' www.mnSun.com Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•CurrentWedn�y_pec• 22,.1999-9A--.. Eagan City Couhcil- accepts Cedarvale redevelopment lan Council to continue will be keeping the public, especially "Fair market value has to be pro- south and the possible hotel -office_ studying plan through those business owners and residents vided and relocation assistance is complex, to the west. who will be affected by the changes, in- guaranteed in those instances," Ver- Light rail, a, bus transfer station workshop meetings formed on what is going on. brugge said. "The developer will work and a park and ride would be imple- "We need to make every effort pos- wit% them to find a comparable area mented during the final phase. The sible to ensure that everybody stays for relocation and provide the reloca- park and ride and bus transfer sta- informed on what we are doing and tion assistance." tions would likely come before the By Joshua Ni hols that t they all stay in the loop," Schrein- - The Village Plaza concept would be light rail, but the transportation hub Sun New implemented in three phases. is looked to be a major anchor for the As part of that effort, a special Phase one would introduce mixed area. Taking the next step in a process newsletter will be circulated in Janu- density housing to the south and Councilmember Bea Blomquist that has already spanned nine months ary updating where the issue stands, southwest of Cedarvale Mall, replac- - questioned whether the plan does and will stretch even further into the said Jamie Verbrugge, assistant city ing some businesses. enough toqi open up access to the area. future, the Eagan City Council accept- ,administrator. Information about the -The phase_also_would-improve-traf- Blomquist talked about remember- ed the report of_the_task-force-studying project -also -will -be available on the fic circulation by consolidating inter- ing. when the Cedarvale area was the Cedarvale area. city's Web site and on local cable, he sections,. eliminating . unnecessary bustling with activity years ago. "I think this represents a• coming of said. roads and relocating Cedarvale Boule- "It was busy then because it was age for our community," said Margaret : Many task force members and coun- vard: possible to get traffic in that area," Schreiner, chair of the Cedar Avenue cil members have had business owners Modifications would be made to • Blomquist said. "I don't see the cur - and Highway 13 Redevelopment Study call. them with questions regarding Beau d'Rue Drive to create a more res- rent plans doing enough. to ensure Task Force: what will happen to their business . idential-friendly environment with a - that." Councilmember Paul Bakken sug- under. the plan. landscaped median, on -street parking, The new development can never be Bested that the council accept the re- We. need to make every effort pos- boulevard trees and sidewalk im- successful unless traffic flow is .cor- port and then begin reviewing it piece sible that if they need to be relocated provements. rected, she said. After the current by piece at workshop meetings. The or if other changes need to be- made, An important part of that phase Highway 13 was built and traffic sped council unanimously . approved that we do so carefully," Schreiner told would be a community center along past the Cedarvale area, all the de- Bakken's suggestion. the council. - the eastern end of Village Plaza to serted streets were good for was as a Although the task force members "I don't think there has been one serve as an anchor to draw people. trainin area for and the council were happy to have the dissenting opinion from any member During the second phase, the west drive. g youth learning to completed report to consider, all of of the task force that in regard to the end anchor would be considered. This - "We thought we had a workable those involved realize that the process business owners and residents we . anchor is proposed to be a large hotel plan, but before anything is'done to - is far from.over. should move carefully." and conference center, something that - that intersection or the other streets, ,v The plan would eventually raze the .... Dr. Bruce Hansen,; owner of Eagan officials said is much needed in Eagan _ we wanted other people to look at it 34-year-old Cedarvale Mall. Plucked Pet Clinic, agreed that the business _ aaad.would also serve as a landmark for and make sure we've done enough to down in its place would be the "Village owners need to be kept *up to date on the new development. ensure access to the area,", Schreiner Plaza," a complex of two lines of offices the plans. The second phase would continue said. and retail shops running east to west "I hear a lot of people saying they park improvements and additional Other task force - members echoed with a landscaped walkway through care aboutwhat happens .to the com- amenities. The third phase would con- Schreiner's comments that the plan the middle. munity there, but I'm not seeing any- centrate on the commercial redevelop- was merely a blueprint of where the "The process is just beginning and thing being done about it yet," Hansen ment of the area, including the razing development could go and not thefinal it has a way to go yet," Mayor Pat.. said. of the mall. A teen center and area - answer. Awada said. "The council will play a Although not talked about much, restaurants are likely,as well. finalyomeansis this a . followed in t th part in. sorting all the. issues out .and there are strict rules that have to be solu- putting it together."• The west end of then Village Plaza tion," said Stephen Wallick. It'sjust a the event that- a business would lead to a park connecting the re- good idea of whereto go and what The most -vital part in that process . has to be moved, Verbrugge said. tail. area :with residential uses to the might be best for this area " 6 ;$ ;i 4'. OW 7a proposed . Cedarrtak shopping, center, heated• m I3 and Cedar . avenue in Sagan township.. Teeshapplag . curedfaInhumed to serve:residents-of Eagan, Burns- . Isabasseeo. Inver Grove Heights, ; and. Mendota fildschts., Oasensount as well as Sunfish lake, a market report pepabtion' of the • service areas is 38,283. i 1e is eseinsikd in the years, by 1970, that there will 'be 80,000 Plans for a `. $4: millior.:shop- •ping center in» -the. .Burnsville- Eagan area were announced today by;' Walter G. Andrews, chairman, Valley. :National Bank and President of. the DCR .Company,• and by ••Hy' Apple- .baum, president, of.; Applebaum Food; Markets, Inc., : St. Paul. Ground will' be broken' • next week for: a 20,000 square foot i supermarket...which will be op- . erated. by . Applebaums. This will be the first major super- market between •.Savage and West • St. 'Paul. It' is <scheduled to open in December of this s The new development, named Cedarvale,,. is located` on Abe southeast;•. corner :of Cedar Avenue and Highway 13, .east of • the - Minnesota' River and five miles south of the Men- dota Bridge. The 36 acre tract is bounded on the east•by Beau de Rue. Drive' and is adjacent to Burnsville. on 'the west. The • Valley National' Bank building, completed in ` December,' • 1963, also is located-ln Cedarvale. General plans for the•400,000.. square; foot_ ; shopping:„ center have been approved-by»the 'Ad- ' visory Planning commission of Eagan Township. An air-con- ditioned mall • .will link all re- tail outlets. Proposed buildings in addition to. the supermarket include a i medical : center, • de- Partment : store, ' drug store, husdware store,, restaurant: and CRY shops. An structures will. be con- temporary. in design "with. ex-' . . tenors . of textured block, ., con- . crete .piers and:: natural wood facia overhang .W harmonize . ' with--. the ,present .:Valley Na- tional -Bank :building. "We are delighted that Applebaums have joined us in this development," said W. G. Andrews:;:';In •.addition to hay-' ing a reputation for selling only the- finest food products, their • 16 Big „Apple markets . serve more St.,Paul area real- • dents than' any other group. It is :a locally' owned.'.and oper . ated concern which will serve , our community well. • i "Population of this area has 1 doubled. during, the'. past five. years,"Andrews continued, "and ' Is . expected to increase . from its present 38,000 to ;80, 1000 in the next five years."; "This new Big Apple Market ' will be comparable in every way with our market located on Ford Parkway; in Highland Vil- lage, St. Paid.", Hy Applebaum commented. ' "It will be the 1 same sire. ' One innovation, however. which will have great Ir62Z5 City acquires more Cedar Grove properties Page 1 of 4 1 '91K I.I;Y 1 K1:.A1. I:ST&I 452=431 o451 S Na , bevbaia!9/# 0rrctWb; ^` " j c ucK Medd rklf Vert Cal Me it'd — e _vorww.jcIluilteraun.com lier„awr the nem% nerrar ,s. tt,jaA. City acquires more Cedar Grove properties Posted: 2/1/08 by Erin Johnson Thisweek Newspapers Nine of the 15 remaining properties to be acquired in the Cedar Grove redevelopment area have agreed to sell to the city as the eminent domain process continues to move forward. The city will pay the appraised value for those properties — a total of $5.3 million, which the property owners can still contest after the city acquires the land — and own them by the end of February. But six remaining property owners continue to object to the city buying their land for the $27 million redevelopment project planned for the area. Located east of Cedar Avenue along Highway 13, the Village at Cedar Grove is planned as a vibrant urban village with a mix of commercial retail space, office buildings, life -cycle housing and open space. Developer Doran Pratt is at the helm of the project, which is expected to begin construction this spring. The city has already acquired 85 percent of the properties in the core area, and about 32 businesses have been relocated. The city now has to present evidence at a Feb. 13 court hearing that the remaining land is needed for a public purpose, something the six property owners dispute. Jamal Ansari, who own the Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, said he objects because he doesn't consider this project a public purpose along the same lines as a highway or school. "They want to give it to other private developers," he said. Ansari said he and his family have put in 28 years of hard work, time and effort to grow the business into what it is today: an asset to the community. "Why should I give up something I enjoy having and enjoy doing?" he said. "We are serving the community, and the community loves it." Ansari said he has talked with Doran Pratt about becoming part of the new development — something City Council members encouraged — but no agreement has yet been reached. City Administrator Tom Hedges said the property owners have the right to raise objections, but it was the business owners in the area who initially approached the city about revitalizing Cedar Grove. "We feel good about the 3o-some businesses that have already relocated," Hedges said. "We can't do this part way." While the six remaining businesses mayy have objections to the city's plans for the land, he said, many others in the community are excited to see the longtime plans come to fruition. "We're getting close to being able to move ahead with this development," he said. "We want to see this project move along." http://www.thisweek-online.com/2008/February/lproperties.html 2/8/2008 G.e_3 r- v 2A January 20, 2011 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE BUSINESS WEEKLY `Purple CPA' adopts color of cancer fight Burnsville accountant uses business to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network by John Gessner DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE Tax season is always busy for Nancy Marian, a Burns- ville accountant. This one is also therapeu- tic. Through her newly launched tax and accounting business, Marian is working to raise funds to fight pancre- atic cancer — the disease that killed her mother in 2008 and found to have pre -cancerous tumors on his pancreas. Her son Jacob, 18, had a similar diagnosis in July 2010. The diagnoses confirm the presence of multiple endo- crine neoplasia Type 1, a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors in the endocrine glands and in the duodenum, the first part of the small in- testine. The disorder caused the ancreatic cancer that killed s mother, Ruby Bauer, Marian herself has gnosed with growths arathyroid glands. other died the same rian and her husband, moved to Burnsville olumbus, Ohio, to Jeffrey's call to be- ead pastor of Prince Lutheran Church in lle. as a tough year be- oving and losing my Marian said. "It all happened at once." mother's pancreatic ad metastasized and Photo by John Gessner Nancy Marian is raising money to fight pancreatic cancer through her home -based Burnsville business, Marian Tax and Accounting Services. SON REUTERS euters ort on the al innovation turer Sharp, fol- Korean manufac- G and Samsung. iconductor inno- hort circuits: The ductor technology the largest drop in on activity across areas tracked, fall- rcent last year. The s driven by subsec- 212,622 unique inventions in 2010, earning it the top slot among the 12 areas in the analysis. However, this is a 6 percent decline from the level seen in 2009. The data in this report was compiled using the Thomson Reuters DWPI database, aggregating granted patents and •ub- was called inoperable, but she survived for seven years. The other family mem- bers' slow -growing, precan- cerous growths will be closely watched. "Usually if you have a pre - cancerous tumor, they just go in and take it out," Marian said. "It's just more compli- cated, because it's the pan- creas, and the pancreas is a tough place to do surgery.... It's kind of this balancing act, knowing when the surgery is appropriate. They want to catch it before it becomes cancer. They don't want to go in and mess around when it's not. So we're in a wait -and - watch." Already active with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, whose signature color is purple, Marian signed up as a Passion Partner and adopted the color for her own firm, which can be found on- line at www.purplecpa.com. The Duluth native, who earned an accounting degree in 1984 from the University of North Dakota, has many years of tax and accounting experience. During the 2009 tax sea- son, after moving to Burns- ville, Marian worked as a tax preparer for Heimdal Tax and Financial Service in Lakev- ille. During the 2010 season she worked for Enestvedt and Christensen in Burnsville. Her purplecpa.com site links to Drake Software, which provides the online tax forms. Marian has contracts with Drake to host and pro- mote its tax service and with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, which gets a cut of her online filing fee. "I've kind of said I'm going to celebrate if I hit a thousand dollars" in proceeds for the cancer network, Marian said. "I think that will take about a hundred people, if I can get a hundred people to come through my site and use that tax service." John Gessner is at john.gessner@ecm-inc.com. Photo by Rick O`ndorf Lockheed Martin announced it will close its Eagan facility by 2013, resulting in at least 250 layoffs and 100 job transfers to o • ' t originally opened in 1964. JOHN GESSNER ERIN JOHNSON Burnsville CPA raises funds for pancreatic cancer research 2A Lockheed Martin to lay off 100 fewer workers than planned 2A Wife of former Minnesota governor, publisher dies at age 99 1 OA JANUARY 20. 2011 dakotacountytribune.biz VOLUME 31. NUMBER 47 Cludy BUSINESS WEEKLY Eagan auto shop runs on recession, boosted efficiency Superior Service Center has thrived in hard times by Jessica Harper DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE The stalled economy and improved efficien- cy have driven one local auto mechanic into good times. "Business is growing at a rapid pace on the mechanical side as people keep their cars lon- ger," said Dan Sjolseth, owner of Superior Ser- vice Center in Eagan. Superior Service Center's body shop gener- ated 10 percent more revenue in 2010 than in the previous year, while its repair business grew 30 percent, Sjolseth said. Total revenue has risen as well, to f4 million annually, which has increased profits, he said. As businesses across the nation faced tough layoffs, Sjolseth was able to hire six new em- ployees last year, bringing his total to 30 em- ployees. Sjolseth credits much of this growth to the slow economy and improved efficiency at the shop. "If we can do more without increasing our square footage, it's a big gain," he said. Four years ago, Sjolseth implemented an organizational system in which every tool and piece of equipment is placed in a designated spot, mapped, and labeled. Equipment that is unused or rarely used is stored or placed into a recycling or refuse bin. Sjolseth also implemented a detailed system for assessing damage, disassembling vehicles, taking an inventory of parts and filing re- cords. qlllj !flu1I,Hi 1,. imal=rN1/111111111 MEM NEM .111711117111111/11111 --11.11.11711.1.11147171111.7 "moUgrarea, ism rift Photo by Jessica Harper By implementing a lean system, Dan Sjolseth, owner of Superior Service Center, has been able to shorten Superior's average collision repair time from 10 business days to 3.2. In Brief Superior Service Center is located at 3425 Washington Drive in Eagan. Phone: (651) 452-8555 Website: www.SuperiorServiceCenter.com Employees: 30 The setup, borrowed from the Lean Manu- facturing principles developed by automaker Toyota, has enabled Superior Service Center to shorten its average collision repair time from 10 business days to 3.2. Insurance companies often reward this ef- ficiency through bonuses, Sjolseth said. Sjolseth heard about the system from a ven- dor who implemented the system at his shop. The greatest challenge to implementing the See Auto, Page 40A 40A January 20, 2011 DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE BUSINESS WEEKLY Auto from Page 1A changes was getting everyone on board, Sjolseth said. But once everyone joined the effort, it began to pay off. Several industry leaders have visited Superior Service Center to learn about the pro- cess. The business has also been featured in Enterprise Minne- sota and industry magazines. In his blood The auto body industry has been Sjolseth's passion for most of his life — it's in his blood. As a teen, he helped his father at the family's service station. "When I started in the '70s, I was very passionate about cars," he said. "Now it's not so much about the cars — it's the people." Sjolseth worked at several auto body shops and dealer- ships for nearly 10 years be- fore founding Superior Service Center, an auto body shop, out of his Richfield home in 1982. He moved the shop two Photo by Jessica Harper Superior Service Center has been able to hire six new em- ployees thanks to increased revenue and profit margins in the past few years. The body shop generated 10 percent more in revenue in 2010, while the repair shop brought in 30 percent more than in the previous year. years later to a 6,000-square- foot building in Eagan's Ce- darvale neighborhood. At the time, he also had a repair shop at another location. In 2004, the city announced its redevelopment plans, which would not include Sjolseth's shop. "I knew it would be a chal- lenge, but it would end up being best for everyone," he said. Four years later, he moved to his present location at 3750 Pi- lot Knob Road in Eagan, where he has a 20,000-square-foot building to house both his auto body and repair shops. Sjolseth describes having both shops together in one Photo by Jessica Harper Superior Service Center owner Dan Sjolseth has been able to boost business by taking advan- tage of the poor economy and improving efficiency at his Eagan auto body and repair shop. building as a "marriage in heav- en." The Great Recession damp- ened the body shop's business slightly in 2008, but the repair side continued to grow, Sjolseth Sjolseth said. said. "As the economy picks Jessica Harper is at up, we've already seen a big jessica.harper@ecm-inc.com. difference in the body shop," (Continued from previous) MORTGAGEE: Bank of America,' N.A. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for January 03, 2011 at 10:00 AM has been postponed'to January 20, 2011 at 10:00AAM in the Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Lobby S-100, Hastings, Minnesota in said County and State. DATED: January 03, 2011 MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, N.A. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for January 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to February 02, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55. Lobby S-100, Hastings, Minnesota in said County and State. DATED: January 20, 2011 MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, N.A. Wilford & Geske. P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee: Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 012331F01 2480495 1/20/11 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. • IS HEREBY GIVEN. that Dated: August 3, 2010. BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. By: Paul A. Weingarden Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 - 18-619 171708957 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minne- sota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until November 9. 2010 at 10:00 am at the Sheriff's Office, Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Hwy 55, Lobby #S-100, Hastings, MN, in said county and state. Dated: October 4, 2010. BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. By: Paul A. Weingarden Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee • 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 18-619 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580:07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until January 18, 2011 at 10:00 am at the Sheriff's Office, Law Enforcement Center. 1580 Hwy 55, Lobby #S-100, Hastings, MN. in said county and state. Dated: November 8, 2010. BAC Home Loans Servicing L.P. thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff's Office, Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Hwy 55, Lobby #S-100, Hastings, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disburse- ments, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. S580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner -occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30.or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 12, 2011. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None "THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR'S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH.A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED." DAKOTA COUNTY Ct, Eagan, MN 55122-2221 Tax Parcel ID Number: 104805006501 LEGAL DESCRIPTION- OF PROP- ERTY: Lot 65, Block 1, Meadowland First Addition. AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: 8222,378.50 THAT all pre -foreclosure require- ments have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been insti- tuted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale con- tained in said mortgage, the above -described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as fol- lows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM - PLACE OF SALE: Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, 1580 High- way 55, Lobby S-100, Hastings, Minne- sota to pay the debt secured by said mort- gage and taxes, if any, on said pre- mises and the costs and disburse- ments, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their per- sonal representatives or assigns. If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the prop- erty is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. 8580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2010, or the next busi- ness day if October 30. 2010 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE ' THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE TRIBUNE BUSINESS WEEKLY January 20, 2011 39A- Lobby S-100, Hastings, Minnesota in said County and State. DATED: December 16, 2010 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: US Bank National Association NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for January 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to February 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Lobby S-100, Hastings, Minnesota in said County and State. DATED: January 18, 2011 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: US Bank National Association Wilford &•Geske, P.A. Attorneys for Assignee Of Mortgagee: Lawrence A. Wilford James A. Geske 8425 Seasons Parkway, Suite 105 Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 012526F01 2481761 1/20/11 PUBLIC NOTICE ' NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS. HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 26, 2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $256,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Ailyna Chantha Khath, a single woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF REGISTER- ING: Registered: August 11, 2006 Dakota County Registrar of Titles Document Number: 595842 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Nationstar Mort- ,..,..o r Woodbury, MN 55125-4393 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 011923F01 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE, The above referenced sale scheduled• for March 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to June 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Lobby S-100, Hastings, Minnesota in said County and State. DATED: March 15, 2010 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF' MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ' The above referenced sale scheduled for June 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to October 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Dakota County Law' Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Lobby S-100, Hastings, Minnesota In said County and State. DATED: June 15, 2010 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE:- Nationstar Mortgage, LLC NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE •= The above referenced sale scheduled for October 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM has: been postponed to November 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, 1580 Highway 55, Lobby S-100, Hastings, Minnesota:in said County and State. DATED: October 15, 2010 . . ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE:• Nationstar Mortgage, LLC . , NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF'- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ' The above referenced sale scheduled for November 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM has been postponed to January 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Dakota County Law' Enforcement Center. 1580 Highway.55, Lobby S-100, Hastings', Minnesota in said County and State. (o,L tt i rlb Low- ID i8-2P-0I Red Cross testing lab in Eagan works around the clock after terrorist attacks by Erin Johnson Staff Writer The American Red Cross has nine national testing labs across the country, one of which is located in Eagan. After the Sept. 11 attacks, a record number of blood donors caused record numbers of samples to be sent to the Eagan lab for testing, sending the facility into 24- hour-a-day operations. The Eagan facility does test- ing for three donor collection regions: St. Paul, Omaha, Neb., and Madison, Wis. Under nor- mal circumstances, the Eagan lab operates on two shifts, a daytime and a midnight shift, and processes about-600,000 donor units per year. After Sept. 11, however, staff worked around the clock to deal with the huge volume of sam- ples coming into the facility. "We started seeing higher collections the very next day, Sept. 12," said Executive Director Lorraine deRegnier. "Through pretty much the end of September we really saw above average volumes that were causing us to have our staff work 10- and 12-hour days. We were able to run 24 hours with the staff extending their hours for that short period of time to get the volume through." Even a month later, she said, "we're still seeing a little bit more above average collec- tions." The facility has two process- ing labs in which they perform up to 11 different tests, includ- ing blood typing and viial screening. Results are transmit- ted electronically to each region within 12 hours of receipt of samples. Any sample that tests positive is retested; if it tests positive two out of three times, it is sent to a lab in Charlotte, N.C., that does confirmatory testing. "An average day for us prior to Sept. 11 was about 2,300 units," deRegnier said. "We tested, during those two weeks, from 4,000 to 5,600 units a day. That's what caused the 10- to 12-hour shifts for our staff." deRegnier said that samples are now at a more manageable level. "Now we're running about just under 3,000 units, which is a manageable level for us with our existing staff working their See Lab, 1OA Lab/From 2A existing shifts," she said:; "We're still seeing some of the increased donations at ; .donor sites, I believe." As part of : the Red Cross's disaster plan, deRegnier said, the testing facilities are pre- pared to support each other by taking samples from other •facilities if necessary: The .second week after the attacks, the Eagan facility was asked to take additional sam- ,pies from two donor sites in Michigan because the Michigan testing lab was over- whelmed. "They were severely being impacted so they asked us if we couldhelp, them out," deRegnier said. "So we had to go to our staff again and tell them `Since we're doing sucha great job, we're asking you to do a little bit more.' " The staff, said Director of Client Services Deborah Erickson, really came through during the crisis. "We went to staff and —we told them what was needed and they came through wonderful- ly," said Erickson."I felt really good about our staff and I felt really good about the commu- nity during this time" knew the lab would beimpact- ed as soon as she heard of the attacks' "I guess that's_ just... the response, the business that we're . in. That's the first thing people think ofisoh; my good- ness,blood donations," .she said. "And, even though as the first few days passed by and we weren't finding any survivors ... the , word was out that we need to make sure that we have an adequate supply when something like this happens again, and I think everyone's still in that frame of mind." deRegnier said that many people don't realize that donat- • ed• 'blood has a shelf life, so consistent donors are impor- tant. "I think an important com- munication -to our public is that the blood supply needs con- stant replenishing. It's only good for 42 days," she said. "There's a very small percent- age of people that actually donate blood; we'count on the small percentage of blood to donate all the blood that we need in the hospital system." In addition to the large vol- umes of samples coming in, the lab faced other issues resulting from the attacks, such making sure that the lab had enough pies.. ' To ensure we had adequate, inventoryto perform. . all of the testing was a challenge during. this time due to the fact that. many. •of ;our supplies are shipped. to us by .van- or air- line," Erickson said.. "We weren't sure of the volurnes of testing we were going . to receive so that we could . be adequately staffed at this end and have adequate supplies to perform the testing." "We really did have daily calls within our network of national testing laboratories with our vendors, because we all use the same products so of course that impacted (the ven- dors)," deRegnier added. Transport of the sample tubes themselves also became an issue after the attacks, Erickson said. "We receive tubes by airline so we had to go to contingency plans for that, too, and they had to bring in drivers to get the blood to us;" she said. "We have to receive the blood in a certain time to meet the requirements for testing." Samples have three days before they are no longer viable, Erickson said. Both Erickson and deRegnier said the community Mo Morris performs manual blood typing at the Red Cross National Testing Lab in Eagan. Photo by Erin Johnson ing that time. Some food ven- dors and restaurants, noticing the large, repeated orders com- ing from the lab, offered to donate food to the lab workers. "The community was just wonderful," deRegnier said. The facility's administration also did its best to . keep staff informed of events and posted resource materials to help them deal with the crisis. "It affected staff, and the Human Resources Department ensured there was information available to help staff through that time," • Erickson said. "Staff was busy, but they were still impacted by the outside world." Despite all of the extra work and some roadblocks, Erickson said that everything worked the way it was supposed to_thanks to a good internal system. "It really tested our process- es," she said, "and our process- es did a good job" and'Royi u I, 31 . 2 0 01 d: 4: 4 5 P M arystsT H E WALLACE G R O U Pmany securitiesfirmshave�s`een • BRN0•7558EDEP 2/3 to VarnNet dose to anding ending 1115 million would 1p keep firm afloat BY JIM MCCARTNEY Pioneer Press hey had to call in the Ines to do it, but WamNet is to becoming one of the few Cities Internet companies Ind a significant financing in these dark days for the le industry. he Eagan -based provider of Fork and data storage serv- recently disclosed it has !k a $115 million financing with Cerberus Financing, )f its biggest creditors, that help it stay afloat. If its r debtholders approve, that he stakes are big; Without inancing, the company dis- 'd late last week In a filing securities regulators that it 1 well Iose its share of a r•Marines intranet contract h up to $950 million in rev over the next five years throw it into bankruptcy t. ramNet has about 500 oyees, half of whom work Le Twin Cities. While the >any's work force has Lined steady, it has cut back oyees in its commercial ations while adding oyees to work on the gov- lent contract. The compa- ,hich lost $73 million in the AMNET FINANCING, SC 0 CHECKING ON THEIR MONEY FRANK PotICN. ASSOCIATED PRESS Customers wait In line Mon- day outside the Superior Bank branch 1n Downers Grove, 111. The Office of Thrift Supervision closed the bank Friday after regulators found it had lost nearly all its $2.1 billion In assets. The FDIC was appointed the bank's receiver and reopened It Monday Under a new name, Superior Federal. Most customers who came to •r.., 1.%..4...4..4-. Crn,,,. 5.......ti ,.n♦ v men crow tU 1,1 the won well has sack Micl wan The: to dow Nati tion man them ancE com ly m func isIn. C disc can trip; site, 7 6514523504 _> CITY OF EAGAN ,TEL=6516814612 07/31'01 17:33 Ju1.31. 2001 4:47PM THE WALLACE GROUP No.7558 P. 3/3 ST. PAOL PIONEER PRESS FROM PAGE 1C WamNet financing (continued) first quarter, has also ordered several other cost-cutting measures to stem the tide of losses. There is a heavy price to pay to the New York -based investment -financing firm. For starters, an annual interest rate of 35 percent, Pius, while WamNet gets $100 million in cash (rent Cerberus, its princi- pal will; grow by $15 million over the next three years, meaning that it will owe Cer- berus $116 million in nild•2004. Cerberus, with some $6.5 bil- lion in assets under manage- ment, will also have the right to convertits debt for up to 49.9 percent of the equity owner- ship in the company. "In this market, any deal is tough to get done," said Ed Driscoll, chief executive officer of WamNet. "We believe this deal will get us to the point of self -funding next year. And at a time when most high-tech starts ups are disappearing, that makes us the contrarian story of 2002." "Self -funding" — also referred to as "cash flow posi- tive" by high-tech firms — 1s the Holy Grail for high-tech start-ups these days, Driscoll said. It means essentially that • the company has more money coming in than going out. While it does not make BUSINESS WamNet profitable from an accounting perspective, it does allow the company to stay in business. There were two keys to striking the deal. First, WamNet reached a tentative settlement with Winstar Com- munications that allowed the company to slash its overall debt In half and remove a potential roadblock. Winstar could have nixed the deal, the company said. Second, a WamNet subaldiary late last year signed on as a subcontrac- tor to Electronic Data Systems Corp. for a $6.9 billion deal with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to help create a common computing and communica- tions system. Without that deal, Driscoll doubts he could have swung the Cerberus deal. With its Winstar debt out of the picture, Cerberus holds some 42 percent of WamNet's remaining $208 million in debt - and all the deal needs is majority approval, That said, other creditors may not like the fact that the deal will add. to WamNet's already high debt levels and allow Cerberus to cut in line ahead of them for repayment on loans if WamNet ever files for bankruptcy. WamNet, which had hoped to get bond- holder approval and close the deal by today, has extended the creditor approval process by an additional week.. Jtrn McCartney can be reached at 65I) 228.5436 or jmccartney@pioneerpress.com. Gail Mark sJarvis (continued) less attainable and requires more painful saving. For exam- ple, someone who saves $50 a month starting at age 35 ends up with only about $200,000 after 30 years, according to a calculator at estrong.corn, a financial Web site. So it's worth starting now. Here's what to do: 6514523504 The stock market has provided investors close to a 12 percent return.But people who invest in the stock market can't afford to get scared and remove the money. _> CITY OF EAGAN Microsoft allows othe but only if MSN is th Company still controlling the deskt BY ALLISON LINN Associated Press SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. will allow computer mak- ers to put icons for competing products on the desktop of its new computer operating sys- tem — as long as they plug Microsoft's MSN Internet serv- ice as well, Company spokesman Vivek Varma said Microsoft has told computer manufacturers they have two choices for how 'they configure Windows XP, due out Oct. 25. They can either ship computers with a desktop free of any icons or they can add as many icons as they want, but only if they also include an icon for Microsoft's MSN Internet access. The decision was made pub- lic only after computer maker Compaq said Friday It had struck a deal with Microsoft rival America Online to exclu- sively feature. AOL's Internet' service on the start-up sequence of computers .featur• to ing Windows XP. re The Redmond, Wash. -based th software giant had previously se announced that it would loosen of restrictions on the new desk- w top operating system to let hi computer makers remove the icon for Microsoft's Internet et Explorer browser and replace at It with a rival browser such as to Netscape Navigator, also owned by AOL. re The company said that deci- sion was a direct result of a pl U.S. Court of Appeals ruling of that said Microsoft acted as a monopoly. Among other M things, the ruling singled its Internet browser policies out b as one of the ways the comps- III ny abused its monopoly power. sl Microsoft, is now trying to b; settle the antitrust case with h. the government, but analysts st warned that this latest move to Is force MSN onto the desktop . v. may hinder that,. Rob Enderle, a research fel- ci low with Giga Information Sys- rt EARNINGS Williams beats estimates, though .profits sink 4% From wire reports Williams Cos., a power. trader and pipeline operator, boat analysts' expectations Monday oven though' its net Income for the second quarter declined by nearly 4 percent after the spinoff of its telecommunications unit. The Tulsa -based company reported a net profit of $399,6 million, or 89 cents per share, compared with $351.8 million, or 78 cents a share a year ear- lier. Analysts surveyed by Thotson Financial/First Call had forecast earnings of 54 cents a share, ,TEL=6516814612 Group for the entire year. The education division reported underlying sales up 8 percent. Increased empha- sis on school testing in the United States helped National Computer Systems, an Eden Prairie -based commercial testing and educational serv- ices company Pearson bought last year for $2.5 billion, achieve a 28 percent increase in operating profit, to 98 mil- lion pounds. Pearson shares rose 4.7 percent to 10,87 on the Lon- don Stock Exchange, after dropping more than 3 percent immediately after the earrt- ,1ngs statement. 07/31'01 17:34 Eagan c promising the treatment o by Erin Johnson Staff Writer Researchers have found" that a compound patented by Eagan- based ,Biopolymer Engineers; Inc. has been successful at treat- ing anthrax in mice. The compound, call .WGP Beta Glucan, has been known as - an immune -system etihancer, said David Walsh of Biopolymer Engineering, Inc. The company ..holds exclusive. rights to the compound, which Walsh said is a naturally occur- ring complex carbohydrate. "Think in terms of sugar molecules =glucose -.strung together,". he_,said: 'The:wya.it:'s structured gives • it : `certain unique: features For the last 10 years Said, .the the Canadian, -Department. of Defen. se has .been testing hundreds of natural compounds against anthrax •including WGP Beta Glucan :, =;, 'We providedahem `with the materials; but they: did the.initial` testing," he said::: The compounds' were nar- rowed : down to eight;::. two:of which werebeta'. gliican..: The importance of-_ this .. discovery• i • See Anthrax, '.15A- Anthrax/From 1 A was made abundantly clear after Sept. 11, Walsh said. "This wasn't even on our radar screen until we had the anthrax scare last fall," he said, at which point the Canadian Department of Defense requested more mate- rial for further testing. Researchers initially tested an injectable form of the com- pound, but an oral version was found to be even more effec- tive, Walsh said. "It's promising, but it's still preliminary research at this point," he said. For the studies, mice were given the compound either right before they were infected Largest Indoor Showroom in the USA! with anthrax or right after they were infected with anthrax. Both ways proved to be effec- tive against the virus, Walsh said. One study showed a 100 percent survival .rate for - anthrax -infected mice treated with WGP Beta. Glucan, com- pared with 50 percent of the mice in the control group.. WGP:Beta Glucan is derived from yeast, Walsh said, which to the body.resem- bles a fungus. Introducing it to the body signals to the immune system that a foreign invader is present, -prompting the body todeploy its front- line defenders, . called macrophages.. The PLAY \\ I I / /, elk° 4,4.470s, ( RAIMBOW •) Prodlllit w 2OOZ! PLAY SYSTEMS •- Bigger & Better: - "The Swingset Store" Than Ever! am lom Rainbow Clubhouse rs. 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Introducing it to the body signals to the immune system that a foreign invader is present, prompting the body to deploy its front- line defenders, called macrophages. The o _20O.2_ macrophages then communi- cate' the invader's presence to the other defense cells .in the immune system, . such as B- cells andkiller cells, which attack and destroy the foreign invader. - The compound is currently sold as a dietary supplement called Imucell WGP. WGP Beta Glucan also shows promise as a cancer treatment by significantly reducing the size and volume of tumors, he said. "So what we see is a lot of potential for WGP Beta Glucan to stimulate the immune system against a vari- ety of different challenges," he said. , EG THISWEEK April 6,:2002 SA Additional 'research is still needed; Walsh said. "Ultimately we hope to do a nonhuman" primate -study'`= basically a monkey study," he said, adding that it's riot exact- ly feasible' to infect humans with anthrax for the treatment studies. "Not too many volunteers for that one," he said. Walsh also said the compa= ny has had ongoing discus- sions and has been sharing its research with the U.S. govern- ment. Biopolyiner Engineering, Inc. was established in 1997 andhas about:.22 employees in Eagan and another 40 at its facility in El Salvador. Nature` series set The Eagan Parks` and Recreation Department presents the "Adventures in Nature" series. Four programs are offered for youth and adults. Registration is open • for "Adventures in Gardening" for youth ages 3 to 10 with an adult, "Insects and Bugs Adventure" for ages 7 to 12, "Nature Creations" for ages 6 to 12, or the "Adventures in Nature Celebration." Activities include potting plants, eating treats, learning about bugs and water ecologies and creating art projects from nature. For more information or to register for .any of these new programs, call (651) 681-4660. I EAGAN a Spring *ARENA ARENA 0,t (qi 4,6 UPI h. Skyline Displays moves to Eagan from Burnsville By ERIN HEMME FROSLIE In the friendly competition between cities, Eagan has lured away one of Burnsville's growing companies. "You win some, you lose some," Eagan Mayor Tom Egan told Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, as he wel- comed the Burnsville -based Skyline Displays, Inc. to Eagan Sept. 16.. Kautz attended the Eagan City Council meeting to ensure, the company's first procedural step, applying for grading and footings - permits, went smoothly. "I'm sure Burnsville will win some in the future," Egan con- tinued. Skyline Displays, Inc., a world leader in the manufac- ture of trade show displays, will be moving its corporate headquarters from Burnsville to the northeast intersection of Yankee Doodle Road and Lex- ington Avenue. According to president Bryan Beaulieu and marketing director Yvette Beaulieu, construction will be- gin on the building in Novem- ber, as soon as they close on the property. Presently Skyline Display's corporate headquarters is spread among four locations in Bumsville. One of the reasons for ` relocating is to house its 500 local employees in a 'common facility. "Our current facilities are quite inefficient," Yvette said, explaining that the graphics design and the display archi- tecture are created in separate locations. "Pluswe think it's real important to give employ- ees a chance to see the fin- ished product." The company considered four communities for the new head- quarters, but chose Eagan as Skyline's new homebecause of its prime location, its many hotels and restaurants, and its closeness to Burnsville. "We didn't want to lose any employees because we. moved," Yvette said. Accord- ing to the Beaulieus, there wasn't any space large enough in Burnsville for the new build- ing. Included in the plans for the 273,000 square -foot building is what Yvette calls the "Camp Snoopy" of Skyline Displays. Work units will encircle the final assembly floor — the ac- tion center of the company. In addition, international clients will be able to view their dis- play before shipping via digital cameras and the corporation's Intranet home page. Plans for the building also include the absence of offices. "We want to break commu- nication :barriers," Yvette said. "We want an open,.' fun and creative work environment." The Beaulieus :`°hope' _ the unique work environment will shine through the corporation's outer walls. The building's ex- terior will boast. colorful and creative designs. g... "We :`hope" this becomes ° a. showcase building for Eagan," Bryan said. "We want people ` to ,be in- trigued as they drive; by it," Yvette. said. "We want ;them to wonder what's inside." ; :;- Construction is scheduled to be completed by'`;November 1998. 1 Three more businesses adding to Eagan boom (6/24/1999) Page 1 of 2 PioneerPlanet: front • News Business • Sports • Entertainment/]ust Go Living • Tech • Water Cooler Special Reports • Classified Ads • Site index <ADVERTISEMENT> I>. YELOW PAGES : i CARS CONS .. j ■, JOBHUHTER .�>• HO`MES/,RENTALS: Published: Thursday, June 24, 1999 Three more businesses adding to Eagan boom • Its size, location continue to pull jobs into city JENNIFER EHRLICH STAFF WRITER Three businesses are moving to Eagan this summer, which means 700 new employees in the city. WamNet! and Ceridian Performance Partners, two Bloomington - based companies, and St. Paul -based Stringer Business Systems are moving hundreds of their employees to new digs in Eagan. Eagan is the most populous city in Dakota County, and its central location, near the airport and a 15-minute drive from Minneapolis and St. Paul, has turned the bedroom community into a major corporate center. Although the surrounding suburbs and inner cities are caught up in a fierce battle to lure businesses through tax breaks, Eagan rarely has to offer businesses any sort of carrot to move to town. After years of booming economic growth, employment in Dakota County has increased by nearly 30 percent. Between 1990 and 1996, the county added about 30,000 jobs to the existing 102,469 jobs. Eagan alone accounts for nearly half of that growth. To St. Paul officials, the 800 jobs that Lawson Software is moving to its new downtown tower represent the promise of urban revival. But Eagan has gained an average of 1,000 jobs a year for the last 12 years, said Tom Hedges, Eagan's city administrator. "The highway system growth made a huge impact on the city," said Hedges, who began working for the city in 1976. "The opening of I-35, I-494, and the Cedar (Avenue) freeway within .../007429.htm&NS-query=Eagan&NS-search-type=NS-BOOLEAN-QUERY&NS-collection=S 6/28/99 Three more businesses adding to Eagan boom (6/24/1999) Page 2 of 2 Help News Archives Feedback in a three-year period in the mid -eighties allowed Eagan to become a part of Hennepin, Ramsey and Dakota counties." In addition to new companies, Eagan continues to lure business from St. Paul and Minneapolis that are looking for suburban - scale spaces to build offices and manufacturing plants. But the economic boom in Eagan has a downside in the growing labor shortage. As Eagan grew, city housing prices skyrocketed, making it difficult for most minimum -wage workers to live in the suburb. Now companies, particularly manufacturers, are struggling to draw entry-level workers to a county with very limited mass transit. Steve King, who heads the Dakota County economic development partnership, thinks traffic congestion is becoming a major factor in where businesses choose to relocate. For the people who live in Dakota County, crossing the river to work in Bloomington is becoming a headache, he said. "Anytime you do a survey of businesses, you find the one thing people don't want to do is cross the river," said King. "It's becoming an enormous problem." Jennifer Ehrlich, who covers growth and development in Dakota County, can / Back to Top be reached at jehrlich@pioneerpress.com or at (651) 228-2171. 1999 PioneerPlanet / St. Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press - All Righu Reserved copyright information .../007429.htm&NS-query=Eagan&NS-search-type=NS-BOOLEAN-QUERY&NS-collection=S 6/28/99 BY MATTHEW HANKEY salads. SUN NEWSPAPERS The first Provisions Cafe opened August at the The Dunn Brothers Dunn Bross26th Street and Coffee Shop in Eagan is one Nicollet Avenue in of five locations nationally Minneapolis, followed by chosen as a new Provisions locations in downtown Bakery Cafe — a new in-store Minneapolis, Lexington, bakery cafe that serves fresh Minn. and Addison, Texas — sandwiches, pastries and a Dallas suburb. Dunn Bros. employee, Carlos Carmona.roasts a Decaf Colombia batch of coffee beans Dec. 8 at its Eagan location on Diffley Road, just east of Lexington Avenue: Dunn Brothers roasts all its coffee on -site and serves its coffee at most within three days after the roast- ing process ends. (Photo by Matthew Hankey — Sun Newspapers) Dunn Bros. launches Provisions Cafe in Eagan One of five Dunn Bros. stores nationally to have fresh bakery items prepared on -site The Eagan location was the last to be transformed to a Provisions cafe on Dec. 5. The idea behind Provisions is bringing the care Dunn Bros. takes in fresh roasting its coffee to its new food line. Bryan Hayes, owner of the Eagan location, 1012 Diffley Road, said this new concept hopes to raise the standard of bakery and sandwiches to the highest in the coffee shop industry. "We want to bring the bold standard of coffee to our bold standard of bakery DUNN BROS.: TO PAGE 4 4 _ ,AppleValley,, Rosemount.&. Eagan Bun Current-'j`hursday,.Dec..15, 20117 www.minnlocal.com. Dunn.. FROM PAGE 1 and sandwiches," said the Eagan resi- dent. Dunn Bros..handcrafts all their cof- fee drinks without automated. machines. Now, they are applying that same principal to their food options. Dunn .Bros.. has pastries delivered from Denmark and baked fresh every morningat the store. Scones and muffins are also freshly made each morning at new Provisions locations. Its biscuits and artisan breads are baked on -site and used for their break- fast and lunch sandwiches, which are handmade andtoasted 1n a'state-of-the- art: convection oven. . Dunn Bros. offers six different sand- wich options with Boar's Head meats rand •,cheeses, as well as,`handmade wasabi horseradishand pesto aioli sauces. With the Provisions brand .comes more opportunities for customers to experience Dunn Bros. food and drink items. It now offers catering of all its Provisions options. Hayes noted that the Eagan location has four schools within a 6-block radius and is often a hotspot for stu- In the Community, With the Community, For the Community. dents after school. Some, of ;those students .might 'be:.. serving your food or"morning cup cof- fee. "We employ a lot of the local kids," Hayes said, adding his daughter is an employee. Hayes said the five test locations will run through March 2012, when the results are presented at the Dunn Bros. annual conference. If the results are favorable enough, the Provisions brand will be expanded to other locations, he said. Dunn Bros. President and CFO Kim : Plahn con- curred. "Our'. results have been' very, very positive," Plahn-'saidofall. five'test Provision stores:. "We do anticipate that we' will` be opening .this up: to additional fran- -chise owners in the future to offer the provisions concept:" Thus far, Hayes said early data have been verystrong at the Eagan location. He has received plenty• of" positive costumer • feedback and an. uptick '.in people through theAloor since his loca .,. tion was transformed to :a Provisions cafe: ` a Hayes said his store. was selected as Provisions location because of 'the tial interest he.. showed at a 'meeting held at the first test store in downtown. Minneapolis: .. - • - "I expressed a very strong interest :. that Eagan as a community had a demand for this," he said. Also,_ Eagan. has a. built -in -client, base arid if will be easy for Dunn` Bros.' to compare before and after data. "We were just looking at some types of locations that featured different things, some urban, some suburban," said Plahn.: The Provisions concept of providing fresh coffee with food options is not `I think it just gives them a wonderful experience. They've come to expect a great experience and .we're h'oping-they'll enjoy it even more.' new, Hayes know1 dged. ac But, he said Dunn Bros. :sets itself apart because of the care each fran- chisee gives to the store's day-to-day operations. If . something taste_ s unsatisfac- tory tO his palette, he lets- his: employ-' ees know.'He: said he is. often "their pickiest . '' cus. tomer. Hayes'_ handson •approach .,is effec- tive :because lie sees himself as' a cus toirier'as much as being the=owner And, as Plahn said, the customer is at the forefront of the -Provisions idea. "I think that` it, just gives.' them a wonderful `experience;''' `'she said. They�ve come to expect,a great;experi- ence; and we re hopingthey 11 enjoy it -• even more''? The addition. -of .:.the fresh food ';enhances Dunn Bros. reputation as a "store that cares :,for its ,customers, Hayes said. ;. `This is' going•"to'be phenomenal, Hayes said. '.`.This:•is the future of the business, in my opinion.", Major data center planned in Eagan. by Jessica Harper off -site data storage and The project is estimat- THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS disaster recovery options- -ed to;°,-cost;tbetweenh$75 Just . months after for telecommunications million and $100 riiilhon studying the issue, Eagan and Internet service pro- to construct ,the ` facility, is one step closer to having viders as well as local and obtain tenants and install a major telecommunica- regional companies. its criticaIequiprnent 'all tions hub. It will build upon an of which will be •privately Private investors plan to already fiber -optic -rich funded. develop a 138,000-square- environment in Eagan . If the City Council ap- foot data center called and will be the first multi- proves it, the project will Connextion along Yankee tenant, LEED-certified be completed in 2012. Doodle Road west of Pi- facility of its kind. Minneapolis telecom - lot Knob. Plans don't in- Minnesota currently munications firm XO elude the Lockheed Mar- has only one major data Communications has ex - center, located in Minne- pressed interest in being apolis, which funnels all one of the first fiber ser- telecommunications sys- vice providers in Connex- tems in the state. tion. This presents some The Eagan area stands challenges that were rec- to attract additional data ognized in a 2009 report center users due to the by the Minnesota Ultra Upper Midwest's cool cli- High Speed Broadband mateand relatively low Task Force. risk of natural disasters, Security was among Garrison said. them. If a natural disaster Five :9s Digital .repre- were to strike, the entire sentatives could not be system could be in jeop- reached for comment in ardy. • time for publication, tin property. "This is a significant strategy of the city to keep jobs here and grow jobs," said Tom Garrison, city spokesman and liaison to the task force that studied the issue. A task force comprised of representatives from some of -Eagan's largest companies along with city and chamber of commerce officials has been studying Eagan's broadband chal- lenges. since 2005. The center, ,Which will be ownedand operated by North Carolina: firm Five 9s Digital, will provide ..tems, Garrison said. Building a second ma jor data center will create i Email.. Jessica.'Harper at: t additional `security, for Jessica. harper.@e'cm tint. telecommunication • sys coin' co oir 1 1 • irthe Conimunity, With the Community For the Community . _ jNoh •i Carolina firm Five .ti9s Digital .LLC.plans 14itito develop 138,000 gsquare-foot site in 2012 • BY MATTHEW HANKEY — SUN NEWSPAPERS Eagan is moving forward with plans a to host a major telecommunications ri site after months of studying the sub- • ject. :2 Though the Eagan City Council has • yet to approve the project, the city has • announced that private investors plan COMMUNITY BRIEFS •AIA-U • www.Mirualoca1:com —Thur§day, Nov. 242011 •— Apple Valley, Rosemount & Eagan Sun,Curient- 3 - 0,1*- e un le to develop a 138,000 square -foot data center west of Pilot Knob Road on Yankee Doodle-, I3,0ed, said Tom Garrison, city of Eagan liaison to the task force that studied the feasibility of developing the data center site. "There is no development applica- tion in front of the city council," said Garrison. "What this says is that the project is ready to go to market and that they've secured the property" This data center, called The Connexion," will be open to telecommu- nication companies and Internet providers interested in using the facili- ty for off -site data storage and disaster recovery options, said Garrison. The data center will attract "local, mid -sized companies who needafford- able. off -site .data storage," ;. :said Garrison. "Additionally, large ceinpa- nies 40 to 60.to 300 miles away could use . this for a disaster recovery - site. Companies as far s away as Chicago could look to the Upper Midwest as a valuable place to be." The Connexion will be developed and owned by North Carolina firm Five 9s Digital LLC. Plans to develop the property could begin as early as next year, said Garrison, if the city council approves the plans. This privately funded project is esti- rnated to cost $75 to sip() million. Garrison city council -con- sidered this;type ofproject to be."criti- • cel. infrastimetiire" ;,for Eagan moving forward. "It's very much an effort to keep what we have around it and attract new [businesses]," said Garrison. "The mayor and the city council had the vision to think about Eagan today and Eagan's future and what kind of criti- cal infrastructure do we need to have to make that happen?" Representatives from Five 9s Digital LLC could not be reached before press time. Info: tinyurl.com/866jaxf. Th w-cc Jah GOry L) kg Barlow will close Eagan plant By MARK LARSON In a city fast becoming known for its booming econ- omy, a business closing in Ea- gan sounds out of place. One company, however, has de- cided to pack its bags. The Eagan branch of Barlow Promotional Products, Inc. will close its operation in May, ac- cording to Michael Kafka, hu- man resources manager for the Los Angeles -based company. After 14 years of producing promotional advertising prod- ucts in Eagan, Barlow will now concentrate business at its two remaining locations in Los An- geles and Reno, Nev. Kafka said the corporate de- cision was made because the Eagan facility's lease was end- ing in May, and the owner could not offer reasonable terms for continuing the lease. "Also, it's not economically feasible to have an office 2,000 miles away. We're better off keeping the business more local," said Kafka. Twenty workers have already left the Eagan plant, leaving about 60 employees who will have to find other jobs when the branch closes in May. Kafka said Barlow offered to transfer some of the employees to the Los Angeles location, but so far none have accepted. "It's a big thing to relocate and the people in Minnesota love their state. I'm not sur- prised they don't want to come to Los Angeles," said Kafka. Barlow, a 40-year-old com- pany, will still operate from its 65,000-square-foot manufactur- ing facility in Los Angeles as well as the plant in Reno. "Closing the (Eagan) facility was not a decision we took lightly. Fortunately, many of them (the Eagan employees) have already found other jobs," said Kafka. Employees at the Eagan plant were notified of the clos- ing in June, according to Kafka. E696w) sUtn Ciiirrev1+ MUych Eagan business owners feel each other's pai Shortage of workers leads to creative practices By Sue Hegarty Minnesota Sun Publications Telltale signs of Eagan's need for employees are pasted all over town. Business owners are find- ing creative means to attract and retain qualified workers. At the Holiday Inn Select, that means using the hotel's shuttle van to pick up and drop off em- ployees at home or at the Mall of America so that they have access to public transportation. By taking more time to screen job applicants, the Holiday Inn also reduced its employee turnover rate from nearly 100 per- cent annually to 20 percent, said general manager Todd Byhre. "It takes you out of that panic mode. One of the worst things to do to current associates is to hire bad people. We want them to know we're serious about giving them the proper support," Byhre said. Eagan's lodging industry is exploding with the number of available rooms expanding an- nually. Being the only full service From Page lA Last week, Stapleton said one of her employees left the office for lunch and re- turned with another job. "The demand for skilled labor is high," Stapleton said. The employee who resigned last week constituted one -fifth of her employee base and was the fourth individual to work in that position in the past six months. "We just can't find people who are will- ing to work at non -exciting jobs," she said. She's turned to temporary agencies for help in finding workers, but then she's constantly training and retraining em- ployees. "It's a temporary patch, not a perma- nent solution," she said. Many employers say the work ethic of employees has seriously diminished. "I would like to be particular enough to hire based on attitude and spirit in order to differentiate us from other companies," Stapleton said. "Training someone with the right attitude is def- initely worth it." Being in the printing business, Sta- pleton knows firsthand how desperate some employers are getting. Insty-Prints has been asked to print business cards that say, "We really like the service you provided today. Would you like to work for us?" The cards are left on restaurant tables with a big tip to attract wait staff, she said. Offering cash incentives to employees who entice a competitor's employees to leave and work with them is a practice known as "pirating," said Al Baker, a restaurant owner for 31 years and owner of Al Baker's Restaurant in Eagan. "We're all in the same boat," Baker said. hotel in Eagan has its advan- tages, Byhre said. His 110 em- ployees have opportunities to grow into supervisory jobs, which is something limited service ho- tels may not offer. Holiday Inn Select also offers educational as- sistance, such as tuition for Eng- lish as a Second Language. The printing industry is an- other market hit hard by the low unemployment rate, said Jan Stapleton, owner of Insty-Prints in Eagan. Printers rely on li- censed trade workers. JOBS: To Page 7A Independent small-business owners are particularly affected by pirating be- cause they don't have the luxury of mov- ing employees from one store location to another. Competition for employees also drives up wages, Baker said. Wait staff at his restaurant start at about $5.15/hour. Counting tips, waiters earn an average of $16/hour. "We're paying people a lot of money just to get them in the door," said Baker. "It all ends up in the price on the menu." As Eagan business owners network and find that they are not alone, they are increasingly looking to the Cham- ber of Commerce for help. Northern Dakota County Chambers are listen- ing and trying to work with business- es to develop long-term solutions to the employment problem, said Jen- nifer Hearon, NDCC president. On April 30 from 7:30 to 9 a.m., busi- ness owners are invited to attend an Eagan Business Forum where the chal- lenges of the low unemployment rate will be discussed. County and state offi- cials and legislators will be invited to attend the meeting at the Cherokee Sir- loin Room, 4625 Nicols Road, Eagan. , The meeting is sponsored by Pro Staff Personnel Services. Reservations will be taken by the Northern Dakota Coun- ty Chamber office at 452-9872. ntdent3 expressing concern a of neighborhood children nearby day care center. 3 though woods and a (Nit area are nearby. neighbor aeiUaan said she was surprised . cougar's appears with so near on both sides of the id tracks. g. the Minnesota Depart - if Natural Resources cougar t, thinks the cougar was ne's pet. It may have- es - or been released, but no has come forward. ramdb police distributed f11 irg residents not to run the animal. Police also ■d residents not to let uhil- er reu,u.=asw+ through next June 20. under an aggreement with hlap1ewoorl officials. The money Collins will re- ..- ceive over the next Pit months will come from board while he was on die Maple- wood clock. The board. composed of ranking officers from several Twin Cities departments. screened officers for hiring and promotion. Board par- ticipants were paid $25 to $30 an hour. plus meal expenses. The MCTO no longer pays re- view board members. for serving on we review wale. Collins, a 30-year veteran of the Maplewood department. has been chief the past 14 years. His annual salary is ;67,000. He has been on administrative leave with pay . since Sept. 9. Under the agreement, Collins denies any wrongdoing, and the city says it will not pursue criml age st tine city. Collins will be paid 224,462. Maplewood also agreed to pay- 54.000 to help Collins find another job and to reimburse him for any paid hut unused airplane tickets and ether costs he incurred for the annual meeting of the Internation- al Association of Police Chiefs. PiOav r- less Byerly's will be first store in Eagan's `downtown' ?lay alone near wooded areas DON AHERN sr, wttaER g the two hours before sunset due two hours after sunrise. cougars are most lady to d, the trove. 3; children in danger from the (erg, who is stationed In Grand da, replied: "My first reactionV, unequivocal no. If we were Wn a California suburb where yeriy's 1 BENEFIT look of the t SET futurewill beA 525-per-person be evident in review at the food PrBYedreview sell be est sulet- Oct- 29, slab all upscale , store open- Proms • ing in dawn- benefiting the O: is high cougar density and town Eagan Dakota County «le are encroaching on cougar the first San- Community _pat. then I think my answer day of No- , Action CouncIL ,d be a little bit different. vember. Deadline for obtaining tickets Minnesota, we've never had Byerly's as incident where a wild cougar the first IsOctt. Cali 3appmached a human or come store to 0 1-9724. ay contact at all." in the latest N: any time. he said. there use-, segment of what the city of Eagan N are we or two wild cougars planned and is billing as Its ceu- "ing through the state. "They teal business district or doean- astay in the same place more town"" — even though it looks a lot couple of days.," Berg sakt like a grouping of shopping malls. Is Is why I Balk this bee to be - "Eagan Promenade has a long c kind of pet."• way to go before its eight�e 0 anchor stores, more than 30 0 er shops and restaurants, and 300 posh housing units are up and oc- cupied. But even now, the 1.300-car paved parking Lot and rising coal - DING kraal Park Barbara West often mercial buildings suggest an . s herself snagged between fed -emerging destination of substance. -.laws that govern activities in Located in the northeast quad - dotal Falls- rant of loiteratate 3SE and Yankee i a residents who dan't under - park and Interns 1-ul why the laws U � citizens grip ' industry 10 :'�;arl-a[�•�t1n11eS��SS, Doodle Road. the Promenade will complete a ring of retail develop- ment around that intersection that began years ago. -It's not a traditional down- town." acknowledges Began May- or Tom Egan. "but it is a central area. Eagan has lacked a sense of identification; it's been somewhat abstract." Byerly's is scheduled to open Nov. 3. preceded by a 325-per-per` son preview opening on Oct. 29, with all proceeds benefiting the Dakota County Community Action Council. Other large anchor stores due to Open later this year in the first phase of the project include Barnes & Nobles books. Home - Place OfficeMax and Pier 1 Im- ports. Several other tenants sched- uled to open next summer are T.J. Maur, Old Navy Clothing Co. and one to be announced. Three new restaurants clustered around a fountain pond and out- side patio will open neat year. They are Stewart Anderson Cattle Cobids and another to be announced. But Byerly's beat the pack to opening day. "This will be the first store we've opened in the Twin Cities without a restaurant." said Dale Riley. Byerly's president and chief Byerly's opens Eagan Promenade The fourth quadrant of • Eagan's 'downtown- . is beginning to take shape with the scheduled opening soon or a 8yedy's - -- store. s . ,:, t Fagan Promenade-Bye/5 is first store teepee tleenvood t}r. alien Center -Raider/ Foods and other stares C Yankee Square - Shopping Center D Office Park -'addend. Unisys. Northwest Aidines operating officer. But that doesn't mean it offers legs than the others. In fact, the Eagan store is the new look for the chain continuing a trend that was incorporated in two Chicago area stores. "Cafe Caraway" Is the newest evolution of Byerly's on -premise eatery. "People can sit and eat the products they are buying in the store," Riley said. Menu service won't be avail- able, but servers will be present to clear dishes and clean tables. Besides an expanded delicates- sen and sushi bar, the new store also features several stores -with - KIRK VMS/PIONEER PRESS in -a -store where food can be ob- tained far consumption on the premises. They include Caribou Coffee, Wolfgang Puck gourmet pima and Asia Grill Depress. The stare will also feature take- out prepared foods, a concept known in the industry as "home meal replacement" The $25 preview open house benefiting Community Action Council is a first for Byerly's in. Minnesota, but benefit openings were done for the Chicago stores and were "very weU received," Riley said. 10-2T=96 05709PM 6123413703 8A Apple Valley/Rosemonnt, Eagan Sun•Current/Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1997 BFI initiates neighborhood watch program in seven cities By Mike Cook Staff Writer Seven metropolitan cities served by one trash hauler are now being kept clean in more than one way. Browning -Ferris Industries (BFI) has initiated the "True Blue Looking Out for You" program in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Edina,. Lakeville, Maple Grove and Osseo: "It's a logical extension of -what we nor- mally do since our crews service so much of the community," said Ron .Moening', BFI vice president. "Through the use of two- way radios and alert employees, we can provide an extra measure of neighborhood safety by using our eyes and ears to report any activity which might warrant fire, po- lice or medical response." "This is the first time we have formally ' done a program like this in the area, but our drivers have called in things before, usually. traffic accidents," said David Wei- denfeller, BFI community affairs specialist.. Weidenfeller said the program has been successful in other cities across the country and in Canada. "BFI is confident the re- sponse of this program will be positive in - these initial Minnesota cities." • If a BFI employee sees something that merits attention fromthe authorities, the BFI dispatcher will be contacted. The dis- patcher will then notify the proper depart- ment. In • Apple Valley there used to be days when only two officers were in squads dur- ing a certain shift. "On those same days we had three or four trucks on the streets," Weidenfeller said. He added the majority of home burglaries take place during the. day, when BFI trucks are in neighborhoods. Approximately a. dozen drivers who work. the Dakota County cities received training July 29 from Monica Bogner, Apple Valley Police Department crime pre-, vention specialist, and JoEllen Rutzen, AVPD community policing specialist. Crews in the other three suburbs. re- ceived training from a Maple Grove officer. "We talked about things they should be looking for and phone numbers to call," Rutzen said. "In addition we are now on the Crime • Alert fax line so if there is a lost child or sus- pect in some criminal activity the police are looking for our drivers can also be on the lookout," Weidenfeller said. Rutzen said any extra help the depart- ment receives in preventing problems is welcome. "The drivers know the neighbor- hoods and they know if something does not look right." •, Dhnson tanager Steve Johnson Mailroom . !eking )o. x everything forimvv�� rfar{ all TCF-BANKimmummom http://wwwicfbank.com Moening hopes the program will en- courage others to look out for each other. - "In a larger sense we hope to make peo- ple aware of how important it is to organize or join an existing watch program in their'. own neighborhood." "True Blue Looking Out for You" kicked off on Aug. 5 as part of the Na- tional Night Out program. "We are plan- ning to visit some of the larger parties in the communities, tell them about the pro- gram, and answer any questions resi- dents have," Weidenfeller said last week. BFI also was planning to bring their trucks, which children like to see. Weidenfeller said the program will ex- pand to other communities in the Twin Cities. "We want to build it up slowly but we will be expanding." He said the Blaine area is likely the next candidate_for this program. C�c:�Q Pz�Bc,7 We buy Estate Jewelr Old Gold, Diamondh & Dental Gold Next to Target Greatland Co. Rd. 42 & Cedar Ave. • Apple Valley . ., ,F ri Twin Cities Business Daily Business News 9-30-97 EXTENDED STAY AMERICA, INC. OPENS ITS FIRST PROPERTY IN MINNESOTA Extended Stay America, Inc. (NYSE: ESA) has opened a 104-room, long-term lodging property in Eagan, Minnesota, at 3384 Norwest Court. The rapidly growing chain of extended stay lodging facilities is developing properties nationwide. Three additional Minneapolis area Extended StayAmerica properties are scheduled to open in Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, and Bloomington in the next six months. N 0 0. 0- 0 W U J J 3 z 0 E where to look or call or what I read today that three of every eaarlyriy lives children, 100 cats Wiled ed in as shays As a field representative for ever _get reclaimed by their Providers Choice, Inc., a span - owners. At the Humane Soci- sor of the Child and Adult Care ety we prefer to reunite the pet Food Program, I have the privi- with the owner, rather than try lege of working with several to find a new home for the pet. family child-care providers in A few years ago I adopted a wonderful older cat who had been a stray. Even today I think of the family she proba- bly had, and I think of the pain Thanks for EAGAN TWZGK PUBLISHERS Joseph R. Clay • Daniel H. Clay GENERAL MANAGER and EXECUTIVE EDITOR Bob Temple MANAGNG EDITOR Brenda Huger NEWS EDITaA Ede Hem me Froslie SPORTS EDITOR Pete Temple DISPLAY STALES MANAGER • Candy Wameg CLASSIFISD MANAGER Thane Henning= OFFICE: 1525 i= Ifighway 13 PA. Box 1439 Vie, MIna,56337 ' OFFICE HOLM 820 a.nt._ 5 p.m.hidnelayfriday 894-1111 fax894-1 of Minnesota's supporting Jeramie Grover To the editor. A very special thank you to all who .helped make the Jeramie Grover Benefit Dance the huge success that it was. To the Rosemount High School staff, to the Rosemount Parent Communication Net- work, to the local businesses who donated .prizes, to all the parent volunteers — we couldn't have done it without you. Thanks to the over:_ OO stu- dents from School District 196 who came together in support of a good cause, to raise over 58,000 for Jeramie. If was truly a community "happening" that we were proud to be a part of We ask that you continue to keep Jeramie in your thoughts and prayers. NIIGKI PALMER and KRIS LANGAGI R Apple Valley provider or to providers you are aware of in this area. TERESA WOOD Apple Valley Until that first practice. I hadn't realized how much I missed playing. Considering I started playing trumpet in the fifth grade (if it can truly be LI guest column N O O play in a group with others wt have the same interest, give ]Mary 3o or Gary Kaeissel a N call at 594-7774_ You'll be glad you did- m Effective promotion increases Eagan's tourism industry in 1997 Ann Carlon gan, the amount . of money and recognition of the city La Executive director, spent by visitors and the num- becoming a reality through IC Eagan Convention ber of jobs created by tourism efforts of Medial informati:ott; and Visitors Bureau continues to grow. Tourism is The ECVB is also striving now a 574 million a . year in- organize community events f • The Eagan Convention and dustry in Eagan, up from an the residents and visitors 1 Visitors Bureau (ECVB) held estimated 564 million in 1996. developing the Yankee Dood its annual meeting at the Well over 1,500 people are Arts and Crafts Festival, Ju Royal Cliff Conference .Center, employed in the hospitality 4tb PunFest and Lone Oa Wednesday, Oct. 1, giving the field, anti these figures do not Days. ECVB Board of Directors and take into account the retail The "Business of the Yea: me a chance . to detail the sales to visitors and other an- award goes to West Group 5 achievements made during the ciliary services for the traveler. its usage of Eagan hotels at third rear of operation_ Residents of Eagan receive hospitality industry, and a re' The positive attitude of the indirect benefits from the tour- ognition award was presente hospitality industry and the ism industry in the form of to Roland Seelig of the Eagg support of city 'government for more and better community Fire Department for his help i tourism promotion helped the services which are, in part, . producing the commuait ECVB promote the city and funded by the tax revenues events •far the city. The ECV encourage travelers to stay in generated by the travel and continues to promote patine Eagan. The hotels recorded an tourism industry. ships within the Eagan bus average of neatly 80 percent The ECVB annual report de- ness community .to becalm occupancy,' an increase of 2 mils the- goals, objectives and involved in • special event percent compared ho last _year, achievements. To date, :more Through thh spirit of cooper! and almost 15 percent :higher than 34,000 information_ pack- Lion, everyone will prosper an ave than the national rage. . _ ets have been sent to_ people benefit; and_Eagan witL enjo -The number of visitors to Ea- who have *jailed about Eagan outstanding success, m x .. .. D3 o Business AMERICAN EXPRESS ADDS BANK American Express Financial Advisors has added a frith bank in its initiative to set products tiredly tivough banks. Turn.to D3 StairTrbune Satr ay, February3, 2W1 • Section Q gyres fall recast "Due to the economic slowdown and some of the customer perceptions that this might continue, spending has been ,_,_, lower than expected," Thomas Hudson, Q CPPT's president and CEO, said during a J conference call with analysts on Friday. CNT bad disclosed the dimmer forecast in a news release issued after the dose of ordinary trading hours an Thursday. on CKT amasses on>D►3: ne -- Customers start trimming spending A..,,,�.�,,� — Storage networking product revenue is erpeited to increase: N Computer Network Technology �. P *Presided. CElk - -Mamas Hudson > Ba si ass: provides hardware and . softirareproducts for storage area networks > 1999 maim $1224 mion >1999net i carve $48.8 rnion > Synnet CMNT (Nasdaq) Sun Microsystem to buy Eagan firm By Steve Alexander Star Tribtute Staff Writer LSC Inc., a 40-employee data storage software company based in Fagan, has agreed to be ac- quired by Sun Microsystems for $74 million in stock - Privately owned LSC develops storage area network software that is designed to improve cor- poratewide access to stored data n LSC's acquisition bySuwas Log- ical because ISC's software is written specifically for Sun's So- laris operating system, which is widely used by corporations with big data storage needs. The purchase requires the ap- proval of LSC''s shareholders and the federal government. Sun said the deal will add to its earnings, but declined to be specific. The deal is expected to close in Sun's fourth quarter, which ends lune 30. LSC eoolines on Da — The arnnpany has been profit- able for the past 10 quarters. —An initial public offiring was planned but not completed �b'hadowing�n Groundhog Day a.o6E 1;349A7 darn 24.O0 isberg-S. le110 CLOSE 11753 - down 121 Gild CLOSE 26E70 dawn Huck& Itiman ai CLOSE 3118 up L50 west row was ,TEL=6516814612 _> CITY OF EAGAN 6514523504 f s co e ,f y g e a c U Q d ,,, a. 0 0 LO LSC from ua Company has been profitable for past 10 quarters, CEO says LSC, founded in 1985 as a consulting company by two for- mer Control Data employees, became a software company in 1996. Brad Balogh, LSC's chief executive, said the company has been profitable for the past 10 quarters. While LSC doesn't dis- close revenues or earnings, the Securities and Exchange Com- mission filing for its planned IPO last year ---- which never was completed — reported 1999 rev- enues of $5.7 million. Balogh said LSC had sufficient operating cash even though the planned IPO fell through when the stock market declined. "We could have remained a stand-alone company. We were not forced into this," he said. Balogh said Sun approached LSC with an unsolicited offer, and LSC's board decided the company could do better being acquired than remaining inde- pendent. Ashok Kumar, a technology analyst with U.S. Bancorp Piper )affray, said Sun's acquisition of LSC is part of the consolidation trend in the storage areanetwork (SAN) software market, which accounts for about $1 billion in annual sales. SAN software firms are being hampered by customer confusion about how to distin- guish one company's complex SAN software from another s, he said This confusion is fueling a consolidation because corporate customers would rather buy soft- ware trough a weR-known com- puter manufacturer such as Sun rather than from a small software firm such as LSC, which might fall behind in technology or not survive at all, Kumar said. As a result. he added, compa- nies like LSC — particularly ones that weren't able to complete fund-raising IPOs before the stock market decline — are now better off to align themselves with a big computer company such as Sun. Last May, the value of LSC's IPO was estimated at $32 million, which would have given the company an estimated market capitalization of $67.9 million. However, Balogh said the decline in the stock market since then would have sharply reduced LSC's value today_ About 30 ofISC's employees are based in Eagan. and the rest are regional sales and technical workers based in California. Cot, orado, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas and Vagina. The company Las about 250 customers worldwide, said Margaret Burger, LSC's market- ing director. The business would remain in Eagan as part of Sun's network storage group, based in Palo Alto, Calif. Added Balogh "In a global economy, it doesn't matter where you are located" Steven iwr be contacted at .cir Sim Microsystems Inc > headquarters Pab Alto, Calif. > ad man/oCM Scott McNealy > Empbyees 36,700 (as of June 2000) > Ilusbess Provides products, services and support for bold- ing nehvorks s 2000 reveres $15.7 bilion > 2000 net income: $19 Moo > Spit& SUNW (Nasdaq) Is Friday close $2919, down $1.93 or 62 percent CSC s Ileadquaiern Eagan > Foendett 1985, as consulting oonPanK became software firm n1996 > Employees: 40 . > Basins'sic Makes storage area network (SAN) sofbvare . > 1999 wane: $5.7 maim > Onmerstip Privately held > Open Access Tethnology In- ternational Inc., Minneapolis, has been selected to provide an Internet -based electronic mar- ket system for the Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power oper- ating subsidiaries of Sierra Pacific Resources. > Rorke Data Inc., Eden Prairie, a subsidiary of San Jose, Calif. - based Bell Microproducts Inc, said Samsung Corp. has been signed as the distributor attic company's archive storage products in Korea. 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March and •' -ceimPlete construction .and .be operating by the. end'. of sum- mer, Five 9s. CEO Doug Hol- • lic1044(1- ' ••• •-• The center will .wcirlc as a NEW DATA CENTER, 5B > Thebefitth1flit . ies ii'mOre:''iii'diieeftbut noA . . said Th&.Interfiet.:is a tangled ball of connections,but'each metropolitan • have only a few major routes of fiber-optic. cable'. ttr, .„. , • nect to other major Internet Sort of data hotel; seiling ei- hubs or cities: theracceSS to Five 9e- com- Think of how city street§ • : . puter:equipmentor. giving connect to an interstate conipanies space. :to. build way. In the Twin Cities' case, . their . own data center and ..nearly. all :the data streets bring in their own §ystems. connect, to a single building Likely customers would be in downtown Minneapolis telecom providers and Inter- called the '511 before they net:Service providers, as well get routed out along the aSa'Poinparlies that need .a Internet inter5tate to Chip- - siteqatmenough,away from • . go. • • •••,- . . „ . thetomelOffidefd operate as "If you took . that out, Min- i'-badkup site' in case of a nesota would be in a world of digagter., • • •hurt," Garrison said. • .. •"Piiie 9s estimates the data Other major Internet hubs. center will cost from $75 mil- like Chicago and New York lion to'$100.million. That eSti- City have multiple main includes any .,equip-.- routes ;that data traffic can merit that tenants bring -in use te connect to theYest of theniselveS,:.'Hollidge said. the world. If one went down,. The'..penter will be privately traffic 'automatically flows to owned and operated by Five the. others. • The Twin Cities has only ":Eqgan, began ' recruiting one for .nonprivate .traffic, ooMpanies--40 a,•.'data said Rick King, chief opera- centernionth ago,: citingihe ing officer for technology for abundance of super- Thomson Reuters. in Eagan fast:fiber-optic Internet con- and' a. longtinie advocate for nectivity • • • • improving the state's broad - months. ago; the city band infrastructure. f14185,000 for a feasibility The • Connexion project SlifdT after Five 9s respond- • would give the Twin Cities a ftlka request for proposals, secondsite from which to Garrison said. . route traffic and create a e highly automated data southern route to Kansas 'regite'is typically don't hire a City, King said. He was chair-.• lotfOt workers. Hollidge- esti- man of a. governor's task ' mates The Connexion would force two years ago that rec- employ. from 100 to 200 work- ommended the • establish- ers,"depending on the ten- ment of a second route out of ants, he said. • the area. But the center's. presence King said he had his coin - could make Eagan a lot more pany buy, multiple private attractive to high-tech com- routes out of the Twin Cities Panies,- said Tom: Garrison, • to make ,sureits data is never Eagan's . communications di- interrupted: Smaller compa- • rectoy, and the „city's point nies, however, may not have person on . tech develop- that luxury, he said. merit. •King said the disaster re- dovery„.possibllities of the terhke,Fhe Eagan center could attract spacetO„rent can draw new companiesfrom as far away companies and help' existing as ,"New• ;York.ity It might ones expand, he said givs.lbeTwingities,a Phaiic0 triAta!ipentergplojeih' It ,*ejiitiort, •-,to • 1?acit,:doOr,; when cOrporate,.. • tarit-fof iithaktendSIOCitiSter.. honchos pay a visit on their rembie'-•!data'•'-faCilities he id• .said• workingAgrOuwnionths„...go on increasing its,-,cOvetage"W, tO,Aiigy4hecitYp,brO4C1baricl. --..fibOri00,441djriB.,4galyi§taci5§4 fieetIS:and estabhsh Eaaii up pretty well with someo as. a,41:.14joriteleiniilitib:Kii: :-:;,,,th07.1jegeM;OminAfttesi.'c` movement 4m which more maybe nationyVide,:43ipUlgeta,-A.; dathils.vbeinpheldqatrernOte,- awaYfrOni,the,coaSts.l. .• y t,kx data!'centers-InSteavot)thi, . . ••- ‘.4 • . soe:,,'41ojg,jdthrjOg-fpteje.c.ts Leslie BrooksS'uzuktmo car hke the one m Eagan reached at .6.512,,§'-47:Follow - • • , • -rtgf., TwinCitiesocom Nationwide grounding hurts Minnesota's 77 flight schools Page 1 of 2 news freetime - travel - homezone - cars - shopping - workavenue - communities metro r region - nation ! world - politics - business - sports - variety - opinion - fun & games - talk index ap business news technology business calendar business forum company earnings reports company press releases data bank everybody's business business projects star tribune 100 executive compensation top 25 grantmakers nonprofit 100 banking on women venture capital archive stories photo reprints projects contact corrections feedback Nationwide grounding hurts Minnesota's 77 flight schools Patrick Kennedy and Susan E. Peterson Star Tribune Published Sep 21 2001 While the rest of the airline industry has returned to the air, the nation's flight schools for the most part remain grounded, including 77 flight schools in Minnesota. The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) temporary flight restriction rules for Class B airspace, which include flights within about 20 miles of the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport, were loosened Wednesday to allow instrument -rated pilots to file flight plans for trips from or through that airspace. Also, some limited instrument flight training is allowed. However, flights by non -instrument -rated pilots remain prohibited in Class B space, as do any flights related to sight-seeing, banner -pulling, traffic watch or news operations. On Thursday, the FAA prohibited any flights below 3,000 feet within three miles of any professional or college sporting event "or any other major open-air assembly of people." The restrictions, which came in response to last weeks terrorist attacks, have in effect grounded most fixed -base operators and flight schools nationwide. It's uncertain how long the restrictions will last. "We're hearing from businesses that are saying they're not going to be able to hold on much longer," Warren Morningstar, a spokesman for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. "Flight training is a capital - intensive business, an aircraft is an expensive item, and if you have a whole fleet of aircraft you have some very sizable fixed costs." Jim Schulze, a flight instructor at Knowlton Flight Instruction Services at the Anoka County Airport, doesn't get paid if he doesn't give lessons. He said the uncertainty about when the FAA will allow flight training operations to resume has been tough. "We're asking those questions pretty much daily," he said. "Like most other folks in America, we're wondering what the rationale is. If it's for the security of the country, of course we're happy to do whatever it takes Related a Email gt Print tl Search News More searc http://wwvv.startribune.com/stories/535/704077.html 9/21/2001 Nationwide grounding hurts Minnesota's 77 flight schools Page 2 of 2 -- but it would be good to get more information." Scott Gaupp of Rockford, Minn., is a full-time flight instructor, one of more than 360 full-time or part-time flight instructors in Minnesota. He hasn't flown a training flight since 7 a.m. Sept. 11. In a typical week, he might teach 25 to 30 hours a week. A graduate of the University of North Dakota's flight school, Gaupp was counting on expansion in the airline industry and retirements by older pilots to create airline openings. Gaupp has 1,000 hours of total time logged and was close to reaching the 1,200 to 1,800 hour level that would draw interest from commercial airlines. "I was marketable, but who knows with all the furloughs," Gaupp said. Kory Arens, 27, is a flight dispatcher for Wings Inc., a flight training school in St. Paul. Arens, of Eagan, says Wings Inc. has 20 planes that usually fly every day. Because of the restrictions, he said Wings has been limited to instrument -flight lessons. Arens has about 400 flight hours and is working toward getting his certified flight instructor license. He plans to be a commercial pilot. "I'm going to do that still -- I'm going to remain optimistic," he said. Arens said he thinks some future pilots might give up their dreams to fly. "We all assume it's going to take us a little longer now," Arens said. Because many of the suspected hijackers in last week's attacks attended U.S. flight schools, the schools also fear the loss of foreign students. Flight school operators said they expect the State Department to make it more difficult for foreign students to enter the country for flight school, or that the department will employ a screening process that will lengthen the wait for visas. The Associated Press contributed to this story. -- Patrick Kennedy is at pkennedy@startribune.com Return to top © Copyright 2001 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. http://www.startribune.com/stories/535/704077.html 9/21/2001 State: Eagan known as good place for headquarters 'We have solid city services, exceptional amenities for our families, good streets and we have taken great care to preserve open spaces, while having one of the lowest tax rates in the metropolitan area.' — Pat Awada Eagan mayor From Page 1A "We have solid city services, excep- tional amenities for our families, good streets and we have taken great care to preserve open spaces, while having one of the lowest tax rates in the metropolitan area." What makes Eagan what it is, Awada said, is the cumulation of entities coming together including: business community, schools, faith communities, non-profit agencies, parents and especially chil- dren. Noting 40 percent of the city's popula- tion of approximately 62,000 is under age 18, she said children are why amenities in the city were built, why city leaders strive to have effective city services and are the reason behind most zoning ordi- nances. "Children are the reason why Eagan has taken such pains to preserve green and open spaces for our children to play in." Eagan has 54 paiks and trails and Cascade Bay aquatic facility is scheduled to open this summer. "More than 500 passes have already been sold," she said. The city goal is 2,000. Another amenity is the new teen center to be attached to the Southwest YMCA. "At the other end of the age spectrum, Eagan's second senior housing project was completed in 1998 and is fully occu- pied. O'Leary Manor is an asset to our city and demonstrates our commitment to our older citizens." In terms of the city's business climate, Awada proudly spoke about how Eagan has become "known as an excellent loca- tion for corporate headquarters — a fact I believe we must promote and build on." However, she did not forget about other businesses. "Today, there are few retail needs that cannot be satisfied in the city limits." The city's commercial and industrial overall valuation is ex- pected to reach $160 million this year. "Eagan continues to prosper, with busi- ness activity, tax base and employment all reaching new heights." As for the future, Awada foresees a focus on redevelopment because the city is already 85 percent developed. She en- couraged residents to view the city's Comprehensive Guide Plan and offer comments as the plan is now being re- vised. As an example of that redevelopment the mayor cited the Highway 55 corridor. "Several new buildings have been built and more are scheduled for construction. This is a prime example of a public/pri- vate partnership achieving progress and excellence through cooperation and a shared vision." That success is something Awada would like to see in the Cedarvale area. A task force, comprised of property own- ers, tenants, area businesses, residents and others, has been formed to look at the issue for six months before giving a rec- ommendation. "While it is likely a mix of housing, commercial activity and businesses will be contemplated for the area, we also must consider the potential benefits of- fered by light rail transportation plan- ning," Awada said. Current light rail plans call for a line from Minneapolis to end at the Mall of America but Awada said at some it will be extended to Eagan and other points south. "A terminal ,will be necessary in the Cedarvale area. Starting with shuttle bus service, it ultimately could be nn Eagan rail terminus." The mayor believes light rail could provide new benefits to a the city. "It would be increasingly convenient for res- idents and our growing companies would likely find it easier to hire people they need. No matter which course is followed we should expect light rail will have a sig- nificant impact on Eagan's future." North of Cedarvale is the Minnesota River. "I personally think we must move forcefully to open up our riverfront area, bringing exciting recreational and mixed -use options, in the process," Awada said. 'For too long, Eagan has failed to capitalize on that asset:" Other important issues Awada fore- sees being addressed in 1999 are: Eagan Forever Green, campaign to deal with Y2K issues and preparations for the fed- eral census. "Much has been accomplished in Eagan, but there are challenges that lie ahead," Awada said in her closing state- ments. "I am confident this community will meet those challenges. Its: govern- ment, its people, its business community, its civic and private organizations, you and we together will meet these chal- lenges and make Eagan an even greater city than it is today. The question is no longer where we will be, but how great we can be." - LU, 1-Z -12 _ZOo1 iri•the number of people seekmgtheir se vices in the wake of the: Northwest an Sun Countryaayoffs . "We've' seen thousands of worker come through' the workforce centers in • the: last couple' months, said,Joe'WKlem; can helpthem rn hat area oesn't mean they will become a cro§oft systems expert,, but ithey. can some computer` programs' It's4not ilanche 1It's mdividualiaed and; de • on(theperson ' ✓ F'still`iri`atime ..Where people say,.`Yuck,'I don't,wantto deal With that' However,.if. you•get a=few computer classes,,it pleases e'employer and betters your;"chances.. .From Page lA who' works` out of the West: :St ;Paul cen,-• While?ma•ny people have been finding ' f`• elp forUnemployed t ,"P l need't . e'the light at the hardfinancialtimesand •losingthemobs .. ' Many of those ,workers and other dis- out there to be 'had." come available;=HIem'said AT&T Broad their spending because• of the_ uncertain placed workers' have -turned to sources - One of the biggest issues faced by band recently worked with the:workforce economic times, said Christopher Most; such• as.: the _Minnesota Department of ' those affected by recent layoffs; especial 'centers •to fill 40'new positions..in areas ' an�Apple Valley resident'Who is also a`fi- - Trade=and. Economi-c Development's ly workers laid off by the .airlines, is: re- 'such. as' installation;.:customer service ,, nancial expert with_ U.S. Bancorp Piper. (DTED) Dislocated Workers Program, placing the income level they had when and call Center .work „: Jeffrey. the Dakota County Workforce Centers they_ were laid off, Klein said _ However, predicting what jobs will be Although spending wisely over the. ' and others. - - - The key to doing that is to make your in. demand over the next year and into the • holidays. was important, that same strat- According to Rebecca.Yanisch, DTED self more attractive to potential employ future can be; a. difficult task, Klein said. egy must continue throughout the year, commissioner, more than 28,000 workers ers to ensure you can land a quality,' well A .couple years . ago he:.would. have told ;Moat said. . .: lost' their jobs in Minnesota during Sep-_ ' paying position. To do that; the'workforce people to`look for technology'and Inter Stores use deferred billing and other ternber and October. - : centers offer a variety of job training and : net=related positions;. but many of those credit options to lure consumers into The Dakota County Workforce Center other services, but the key part for work- fields have been struggling over the past. • stores, but Most warned of the dangers of operates offices in West St. Paul and.ers is ensuring they have some computer year.. taking advantage of those options in training. - "Anything a person can do to enhance tight financial times: "What most displaced workers don't their chance at landing a position is a .From Page 2A realize is -there are funds available to plus. Stuff like knowing Word, Excel and help with their retraining," Klein said. other programs like that. I think we're Burnsville. The centers, which offer as- sistance in finding jobs, information on. careers and the labormarket, retraining and resume help, have seen an increase Consumer: spendin er.. eop a o se "end: of the tunnel and that there arejobsless noticeable is'=that other jobs have be Consumers need to be careful with • REBOUND: To Page 3A co,uun, t ;L — 1 2. - z o "The -key. thing is not : to.. overextend - yourself," he said. "Deferred billing is es- pecially something to avoid. If you do not have the money to spend right now, chances are you are not going to have that money in 10 months or a year." Most said that he thinks over the next year people will be looking closer at investing rather than spending their money. "People may be holding back because of their own family's financial uncertain- ty or may be dealing with a layoff and not have as much to spend," Most said. "That could continue for some time and it's im- portant to keep a tight hold on spending if that's the case." Over the course of 2002 people should write out a budget and stick to it, Most said. Unless they are looking to invest long term, they should also avoid the stock market over the next' year. Because . of a -weak economy; stockinvestors should be, looking to invest for the long term. ': "The public should be-very:careful, about putting their .money .in the market _ right now and over the next year," Most said. "If you need to have cash available -to spend, you shouldn't put it in the stock market because it will have to stay in there for two to three years in most cases to get a good return. If you are going to need the cash over the next year, bonds would be a better option.". Despite Most's warnings, retailers and other industry members hope that con- sumers don't hold off on their spending too long. They want to see spending re- turn to normal over the next year. In October, the New York -based .Con- ference Board's consumer confidence index fell to its lowest monthly level in several years. While tight financial times are likely to cause more harm to busi- nesses that deal in specialty and luxury items, analysts predict -other stores that offer necessities, such as Wal-Mart and Target, will handle the. rough times well. Another large retailer, Home Depot, is. seeing higher revenues since Sept. 11: 'More people are -staying home, and - when they stay at home, they want it to be nice," said JoeLucker, manager ofthe Eagan Home Depot store: The company's national statistics sup- port the Eagan store's experience, with a 19.7 percent increase in sales for the third quarter. Some theorize that more people are staying at home and that will help sup- port home -based activities. "People are looking for things they can do as a family," said Sue Turchick, owner of Scrapbooks Unlimited, an arts and crafts shop in Eagan. Turchick said the events of Sept. 11 have had a positive sales impact for her business. Gertens, a nursery and garden center in Inver Grove Heights, tried to get an early jump on the holiday season and hopes to see a strong consumer market throughout 2002. The 40,000-square-foot garden shop sold not only Christmas trees' and wreaths in its outdoor "nursery over the holidays,lb t?also sold orna- ments and other holiday ,collectibles in- side the.store. Gertens President Gino Pitera expect- ed the store to do well over -theholidays and into 2002. He suggested the weak economy and fears over national safety will lead many more people to concen- trate on activities closer to home, helping out industries -such as nursery centers. One area affected by the tight finan- cial times is the travel and hospitality in- dustry. With businesses cutting back on travel and conferences, hotels have felt the impact along with the airlines. "We are expecting to see less funding because of lower rates that are driving the business right now," said Sue Hegarty, public relations director for the Eagan Convention & Visitors Bureau. "We will definitely see some cuts in terms of mar- keting but we are just trying to get out the message .that we are open for business." J U N— 2 4— 9 9 T H U 9: 04 W G P - 08 Company moves boost Eagan economy Hundreds of new employees will flow into Eagan's expanding commercial areas WanrfNet MOM' headquarters; 400 employees to former Cray campus Wan1!Net is moving its headquarters operations, with about 400 employees, from 131oominbton to the former Cray Researoh campus in Egan. The eaarnpus iti part of The Waters corporate development, which is located near Interstate-494 and Highway 55. W:unlNet purchased the property from S(il Global Services, a division of SGI, which earlier acquired Cray Research. WAMtNErInc. Wam!Nct operates a high speed data network that transfers large digital files from location to location, It's major customers include the graphic arts, entertainment and medical imaging industries, The headquarters facility houses employees in tech support, operations, communications and marketing, in addition to other fields. The company has 600 employees worldwide, including the 400 employees moving to Eagan. SGI has a strategic partnership with Warn!Net, and provides much of the hardware and delivery network compo- nents it uses. "This is a long term, strategic alliance," said Pam Goldfarb, Wa.n1!Net's communications coordinator, Ceridian Performance Partners to bring 200 employees to Eagan When it moves 200 employees from Bloomington to Eagan in early August, ('oridian Performance Partners will be making a new home for its service center. it will be housed in a 35,000 square toot area of the Southeast Tech Center. near Lexington Avenue and Lone Oak Road. „it's a major move for us," said Larry CERIDIAN director of Oarldlan rlrAWMC/ACC Partners C01111111r11lealtlOtlti. With its call center staffed with skilled counselors, the company offers employee atitiastanec programs and work life services. These include child care and elder care referrals. The -call center is staffed around the clock, seven days a week. About 25,0(X) calls per month are fielded by "naaster level" consultants, with backgrounds in social work and psychology. A staff of attorneys is also on hand. Proximity to the airport and company employees were factors in the decision to move to }Eagan, according to 13usse. Wispark set to open key building in its new Grand Oak Business Park Wispark Corporation is opening the first building in its new Grand Oak Business Park, a $6 million three-story office center. Wispark, a subsidiary of Wisconsin Energy Corporation, Milwau- kee, has already signed tenants for about a third of the space in the building at 860 Blue Gentian Road, which will also house the Wispark regional office. "We're thinking the building is going to be the nicest building in Eagan," said Greg Miller, vice president and regional director for Wispark. The structure. the first of'eight buildings planned for (irand Oak, has 97,300 square feet of office space. A 33-stall underground parking garage will supplement a 417-stall surface parking lot. SmithKline Beecham is among the firms that have leased space in the brick and stone structure, which is equipped with basement shower facilities, vending machines and other amenities. Stringer Business Systems expects 100 employees at Grand Oak location Stringer Business Systems plans to move about 100 employees from St. Paul to its new state -of -the art building in the Grand Oak subdivi- sion. The 27,000- square foot, single - story structure is valued at just under $1.5 naiilion, Most of the building's space will he used for offices, but about 30 percent will he dedicated to warehousing and assembly of copy and fax machines. Fax and phone systems in the building are hooked together under a central control center, according to Bob Strachota, the president of Shcnchon Company, the project developer. "It's a selling tool for them to sell technology to their custom- ers," he said. (Cedar Area Taskforce, from page 1) With the help of SRF, the group plans to have three area redevelopment scenarios on the drawing board for its June 15 meeting at the Eagan Municipal Center. Colliers Towle concluded that 80 percent of Cedarvalc's three-mile retail drawing arca is already covered by Eagan Town Centre/Promenade and Cliff Lake Center. "The other 20 percent is the Minnesota River," said Rodger Skare, a vice president of Colliers Towle. The firm did a thorough market analysis, breaking out the competitive centers near the Cedar Avenue, Highway 13 area, 'Three retail size categories were: used. With large scale retail out of the picture, Morgan said a mixed use, with a hotel, office buildings and small retail stores, could be a possibility. He stressed that the "destination" type businesses in the area have fared well. Those businesses and others are now under a six month building moratorium adopted by the Eagan City Council. The moratorium applies to vacant land, rezoning and demolitions, as well as rebuilds or renovations that involve 90 percent or more of a structure. The task force was careful in drafting the morato- rium. Prior to the approval of the morato- rium, Margaret Schreiner stressed that, ""Livery effort should be made to minimize the impact on existing businesses," Area properties owned by Freightmasters and Duke Realty Invest- ments were excluded from the morato- rium, but remained a part of the study arca. 4523504 => CITY OF EAGAN ,TEL=6516814612 06/24'99 10:09 SALT ? LL s Jk��♦PONEE PAF+S Retort CLASS SIZE - NSirnesz a pentp.re Ca :5or' a sr.^.a! ! f.!EsSEES 'Eci Are eft, C; :.^• -.est 5=3r.s. 48 Suburbs COMPUTER FRAUD a former _s Lave. ORT Sclvr". s SOUTH SUBURBAN EDITION Fdl:USDAY.;UNE 24.1999 SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DAKOTA C CONTT 3 more businesses add to Eagan boom E Its size, location continue to pull jobstosuburb city in Dakota County, and its central location, near the air- port.,.and a 15-minute drive from Minneapolis -and- St- Paul,- bas :tamed. the bedroom JENNIFER EHRLICH STAFF wRrrER community _into a major cor- porate center -Althoughithe =_surrounding _ bree> =are; roving : __suburbs -and inner cities <are to Eagan this summer; which caught-up-ni'a-fierce battle _to means :700 new ::employees in __hire businesses ` through -tax the city. ` " =:: breaks, ::Eagan rarely~ has to WamNett-and;Ceridian=Per offer businesses anyr sort of f ormance "= Partners; -- - two - carrot twattract Bloomington -based _companies, _ _After years of booming eco- and , St -'Paul -based - Stringer - nomic' growth., -'employment- in Business Systems are =moving Dakota County. has increased hundreds of =their -employees by nearly 30 percent. Between to:new:digs in Eagan 1990 -and .1996, the county Eagan -is-the-most- populous added about 30,000 jobs tolhe Eagan alone accounts for nearly half of that growth. To St.- Paul officials, the. 800_ jobs that Lawson Software. is moving to its ::new. ,downtown__ tower :represent .the__ promise_ `of urban revivals=But =Eagan';:. has:_gained; an .average of 1404 jobs a ;years°for'the lasti= : - 12 years,said Tom _ Hedges, Eagan's'`city administrator. = `r- _"The �-, highway aysteni growth; made:,'aihuge°impact:; on the _dty "�saidHedges, who began_worlcing .for. the city inr: _ - -1976: "The opening of I-35, I 494, and the Cedar (Avenue) existing 102,469 jobs. MOVING Ia WamNet!: 400 employees from Bloomington to Waters Corporate Center on Minnesota 55 and Interstate.494, s Ceridian Performance Partners- 200. employees _ A from Bloamington to -the' Southeast Tech Center at Lexington Avenue and __Lone ,Oak Road._ . ; ■'Stringer Business =_ Systems: 100 of its St. Paul employees to Grand Oak Subdivision on Blue Gentian Road BOOM CONTINUED ON 2B ► near Highway 149. 06/24'99 10:07 ,TEL=6516814612 CITY OF EAGAN 0 it M N BOOM y CONTINUED FROM 113 freeway in a three-year period in the mid-eighti es__ all owed -Eagan to become a part of Hennepin, Ram- sey and Dakota counties." In addition to:new companies,. Eagan.:.-continues'to 'lure* business- es froni-SLi Paul:and Minneapolis Abatseek:!suburban-scale: spaces --to: build. officeSand manufacturing - plants, But -the economic -boom - in Eagan'has-a. downsidein the growing labor shortage. As Eagan grew, _city .housing prices, sky:rock-. eted, making it difficult 'for Most minimum -wage workers to live in the suburb. Now companies, particularly manufacturers, are struggling to draw entry-level workers to a county with very limited mass transit. Steve King,who heads the Dakota County economic develop- - mentvartnership, thinks traffic -congestion-isbecoming a :major factor:in where businesses choose to ;relocate. For the . people :who 1 live 1 in'Dakota County, crossing -..thriverj.o,3vork -in Bloomington •bectniind':alieadache,lie • - - "Anytime:you do' a: -survey of businesses,you find the one thing 4eople -:.don"t- want to_do s cross; the river," said King. "It's becom- ing an enormous problem." Jennifer Ehdich, who covers growth and development in Dakota County, can be reached atjehdich@pieneerpress.com or at (651) 228-2171. 06/24'99 10:08 ,TEL=6516814612 => CITY OF EAGAN (den 01-l7•- Zip ,T_ A, MAtriA,i.• Submitted Photo The new Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau multi -color van is coming to a highway near you. ECV hopes van will drive tourism Van, advertising campaign part of effort to bring travelers, business to Eagan BY JOSHUA NICHOLS Sun Newspapers A new Convention & Visitors Bureau's market- ing plan aimed at promoting Eagan as a travel des- tination began last summer as an Eagan CVB staff member contemplated an M&M candy. "During a staff retreat we took everybody up to my cabin and there was a bowl of M&M candies," said Ann Carlon, ECVB executive director. "Some- one turned one of them sideways and said, 'Oh, it's an E.' It kind of struck us and it all went from there.' " What that little candy began ended up being a $175,000 marketing campaign including a van fea- turing colorful advertising wrapping that will criss-cross the Midwest this year and spread word about Eagan. The van, which features pictures of candies that look like M&Ms, will serve as a "mov- ing billboard," Carlon said. The campaign that goes along with the van also stems from the bowl of M&M candies, or rather E&E candies from the ECVB's viewpoint. The ef- fort stresses all the positive aspects of Eagan that begin with E, such as Excitement, Ease of travel, Escape and, tapping into its location near one of the country's biggest shopping destinations, East of Mall of America. The goal is to develop interactive marketing with potential tourists by having people approach the "E-Van" and "ask about Eagan." Those people who visit the van will talk to a trained Eagan "E- Ambassador" and receive a free brochure with coupons and a special bag of E&E's candies. "We want people to stop us and ask about Eagan," Carlon said. "We hope this is a very inter- active way to engage people and let them know what the city has to offer_" VAN: To Page 8A an From Page lA ?S The. •ECVB boughta used van from a Apple Valley Ford and used designs from an Eagan company on what essentially is a sticker that wraps around the entire ve- hicle. When the campaign is over, the wrapping can be removed and the van • sold, Carlon said. Buying the van is especially a good deal when compared to the higher cost of renting a billboard. In addition, the -move will likely save the ECVB money that it would normally spend on renting cars to travel to various destinations_ around the Midwest: • The van has already headed•off on its 'first trip, to Kansas :City,.. andwill be headed to various othersports and tray- el shows, malls, parades,. festivals and other events. Carlon said that already people have been speeding up to read what is on the side of the van and honk- ing and waving at the van during its first :trip. The ad campaign includes newspa- pers, magazine and Web site promotions for interaction with readers to send in their ideas and photos of what the "E" stands for in Eagan. They will be re; warded with promotional items and the materials gathered from that effort will be used in future promotions for Eagan. Whether or not the effort is successful will be measured by how well the hospi- tality industry does over the next year. With changes in travel habits following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism attacks, and the following hard finaricialttimes,-11usi-J ness has been down in Eagan, Carton said. In the rest of 2001 following the, at- tacks, business in Eagan dropped off:by — about 11 percent and caused the ECVB to slash its budget, Carlon. said. -'The ECVB finishedthe year 2002 with a 4 percent deficit but hopes that 2003 will bring a change. The ECVB has'set a goal of making a 3.percent profit this year, she said. According to the ECVB, about 901,000 tourists came to Eagan in 2001 and spent more than $85 million, which is based on the national figure that a tourist spends $173 a day on lodging, food and shopping: Nearly all the bureau'.s budget comes ; frorntle city's lodging tax. Inthe end, the ECVB hopes that peo- ple will take to the message that Eagan is , a great place to stay for those coming to the Twin Cities for vacation. Carlon said she realizes'that those who come to stay in Eagan likely will still visit other places around the metro area, but said Eagan has several factors working in its favor. "Shopping surprisingly enough is one: of the main reasons for where people de- cide to vacation," she said. "Our location to the Mall of America makes us a great choice: We have shuttles to the mall, we .. have a great water park and we havethe only horse -back riding ranch in the metro area in Diamond T. This is a nice safe place to visit and see the rest of the Twin Cities attractions from." The ECVB is also open to requests to have the E-Van visit a particular event or area. For more information, .call the ECVB at 1-800-EAGAN-20 or 651-452-4188. wleo•r-l►-2,303 1OA January 11, 2003 THISWEEK ECVB/from 1A word to describe Eagan, such as "Energetic" and "Exciting." The van will make appear- ances at trade shows, parades and malls throughout the eight -state region . and two provinces of Canada. "It`s going to be an icon for Eagan," said ECVB's Executive Director Ann Carlon. People who visit the van will be greeted by trained Eagan E-Ambassadors ' and given a bag of "E&E's" and a brochure on all that Eagan has to offer. "We just want to get our `Minnesota Nice' out there — that's what we're trying to do," Carlon said. The main selling point for Eagan, she said, is its location. "We're five minutes from the Mall of America, all our hotels offer a free shuttle, our proximity to the airport — we're an easy destination for people to come into the Twin Cities," she said. "We're a nice, clean place for people to stay." EG The ECVB calls the cam- paign a grass -roots level pro- motion for person -to -person contact. The —idea was born at the organization's annual retreat to come up with new marketing ideas. "We were sitting around, and I had M&M's out for treats," Carlon said. "Someone turned one of the M&Ms side- ways and said, 'Oh — it looks like E&E's."' According to the ECVB, the tourism industry is responding to the change in travel habits following Sept. 11by targeting people living within driving distance of destinations. "We wanted to get more interactive this year," she said. "With the Sept. 11 travel prob- lems and with everyone stay- ing closer to home, we always try to think of something unique to do." Tourism in Eagan was down about 11 percent after Sept. 11, Carlon said, and last year it was down about 4 percent. "The past year in 2002, it's been that the economy is still dragging. But leisure travelers are starting to come back," she Submitted photo The ECVB's new van, which will travel around the eight -state region and into two Canadian provinces, is covered with "E&E's" extolling the virtues of Eagan. said. "We anticipate a 3 per- cent increase in 2003." The ECVB has,, budgeted $175 000 ` 'for the project; which. will,bel,used' for multi- iriediZ.ddVeftIsifik.;, addition to"the traveling svan;=''•the campaign includes' -xx ^r newspaper, magazine and Web site promotions for interaction .with readers to send in their ;ideas , and•:photos of what the Carlon said. Driving on the freeway to Kansas City, she said, "Everybody is just smil- ing and 'waving. People speed "E" stands forin;Eagan.-1,; ',; .tup to read ..the,side"of thevvvan" But the van is the, true .star of the show: In- itsfirst week x fEnn Johnson is at gout rt s already turning heads, eagan'thisweek@ecm-inc com + r , U rt• r. Y_ . i. i 0 'AC9 1, Q eJy� 0 \ 0 - LoO '3 The city is sending a colorful van on a tour of the Midwest and Canada to promote its proximity to other area attractions, including the Mall of America. BY MARA H. GOTTFRIED Pioneer Press Greetings from sunny Eagan, Minn. Wish you were here! Wish you were where? It may seem wishful thinking to imag- ine Eagan as a -tourist destination, but that's the hope of the city's convention and visitors' bureau. This week, a van — cov- ered with bright signs that read, "Ask me about Eagan" will head to Kansas City for the first leg of a Midwest and Canadian advertising tour. The Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau hopes families who drive to their vacation spot will choose to stay in Eagan because it's safe, less expensive and con- venient to the Mall of America and other S tiee i urists tourist spots in St. Paul and Minneapolis, said Ann Carlon, the bureau's executive director. "We're not so naive to think they're going to do everything in Eagan on their vacation in the Twin Cities," she said. "But we do want to get our name out there." The idea for the campaign, which Car- lon and others said is unusual in the travel business, came about during a brain- storming retreat last summer. Carlon served M&M's and a staff member turned one of the candies on its side and said, "Oh, it's an 'E." Thus, the van that's hitting the road is wrapped in a graphic that features pastel candy colors and lots of M&M-looking candy shapes, which bear words — "Expe- Eagan road show (continued) with most of the money going to advertising so people know to look out for the van. Carlon expects the van will make appearances at sport and travel shows, malls and parades. Whether the campaign is successful may hinge on how well the bureau ties the city to attractions in the area, such as the Mall of America, said Sue Kruskopf, CEO and chief cre- ative director of Kruskopf Olson, a Minneapolis ad agency. "You have to give people a reason to come to Eagan," said Kruskopf, who hasn't seen the promotion. "That's the one question you want to answer. Saying, 'Come to Eagan,' isn't enough without saying why come to Eagan." A measure of how well the campaign does will come from looking at whether hotel occu- pancy rates increase, Carlon said. At the end of the 2001 fiscal year in September, the average occupancy rate was 70.93 per- cent; it had been 71.17 in 2000. rience . Eagan," "Easy," . "Escape, , and, `East::of Mali"of America." The wrapping, which uses'`k3M product, is essentially a sticker that'covers the entire van. "We wanted to get more interactive with people,". Carlon said. "Since traveling is so word of mouth, we wanted to stop in people's hometowns and really get that Minnesota Nice out there." The plan is for the van, which Carlon calls a "moving billboard," to visit eight states, along with Ontario and Manitoba. As people approach the van, they'll get a brochure with coupons and a bag of E&E's (they're really M&M's). In all, the convention and visitors bureau is spending $175,000 on the project, EAGAN ROAD SHOW, 4B JOHN DOMAN, PIONEER PRESS Grafix Shoppe employee Greg Johnson from Minneapolis applies a logo -bearing vinyl film to a Ford minivan owned by the Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau on Thursday afternoon. The 9/11 terrorist attacks had a negative impact on the hospitality business, and peo- ple are still more inclined to stay close to home, Carlon said. In 2001, travel by car increased by 3 percent, according to the Travel Industry of America. The Eagan Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates 901,000 tourists came to Eagan in 2001 and spent over $85 mil- lion, which is based on the national figure that a tourist spends $173 a day on lodging, food and shopping. Nearly all the bureau's budget comes from the city's lodging tax. Though other places have tried putting a city's name on a vehicle to promote tourism, the spokesman for the Minnesota Office of Tourism said he's never seen anything like Eagan's van. "It's going to draw attention and people are going to say, `What the heck is that?' " said Curt John- son. "Sure, people outside Min- nesota are going to ask where Eagan is, but that's the point. "Who in this country hasn't heard of the Mall of America? Once they place themselves close to it, everyone will know Eagan." Mara H. Gottfried can be reached at (651) 228-5262 or mgottfrierl@pioneerpress. com. T 0 —1 — \ 0 . -- 20 0 12A Apple Valley/Rosemount, Eagan Sun•CuirentJWednesday;July_ 10; 2002. Eagan company joins with -Chinese firm EZ Pro Corp., an Eagan -based con- struction company, has signed a letter of intent to establish: a' joint• venture with Tian Long Construction . Co. Ltd. to de- velop a market specialized concrete and .. insulation systems in China. Glenn Valentine; owner of EZ Pro Corp. and a member of the Dakota Coun- ty Economic Development Partnership's (DCEDP) International Trade Commit- tee;.completed the deal at the conclusion of a recent visit of a delegation from Chengde, China. "I am very optimistic about the future possibilities between our two companies and also for the doors we are opening for international trade between Dakota County and our sister.- city of Chengde, China," Valentine said. Valentine connected with Tian Long. Construction at a business after hours event in Apple Valleysponsored by the DCEDP during the Chinese delegation's visit in June. -. The DCEDP is a private -public. part nership focused on promoting Dakota County as aneconomic region. DCEDP was host to the delegation of 12 govern- ment and business representatives from "Chengde; China, June 10-12. The purpose ' BUS] of the visit was to further cultural, edu- cational and trade exchanges between local governmentsand businesses in the two communities; which started last year with the signing of a Sister City -County relationship agreement between the city of Chengde and Dakota County. During this visit, the city of South St. Paul signed a sister city agreement with Chengde County and the a cities of Inver Grove Heights, Eagan and School Dis- trict 191 and Inver Hills Community Col- lege signed memorandums of intent to . further relationships with Chengde and its local counties and school systems. The Chinese delegation members toured: local businesses, schools, govern- ment .. buildings and. the Minnesota Zoo during their three-day visit.. The DCEDP can be reached at 651-450-2694 for fur- therinformation on the International Trade Committee. `� 1n u-TeSO - d `30 3 Man hopes to bring discgolfto -Eagan by Erin Johnson + =.. Bill . Ashton, , with dogs Paige. Proposals for championship ;golf courses in Eagan historically 'haven't been very well received, but one man is proposing a cham- pionship golf course of a different kind. Disc golf, that is. Bill Ashton is hoping to get a disc golf course installed in one of Eagan's many parks. "Personally, I think every city should have one," he said. Ashton; a former resident of Eagan who recently moved to Burnsville, has been an avid disc golfer for about 26 years. Started in 1974, disc golf is similar to regular golf, he said, except it's played with a small fris- bee, called a disc, and distance is TH!SWEEK NEWSPAPERS ,, .:�_::_ :-:-.?.:s ::I -:;.... _ and Penny, holds a- sampling of the hundreds of discs he has collected over the years. Photo by Erin Johnson measured in feet, not yards. The object of the game is. to land the disc in a series of baskets, attached to _poles or trees, under par. A championship disc golf course usually has an 18-hole course, with players completing two rounds each. Other options include 12- and 9-hole courses. "It's more convenient to play tournament level on an 18-hole course," he said. "Tournaments are generally recommended -on an 18- hole course, although the 12-hole courses work out, as well" Ashton has a lot of experience when it comes to setting up these • courses. He has been involved in establishing courses in every city he's lived in, including Austin; See Disc, 5A Man hopes to bring discgolf.to Eaga by Erin Johnson THISWEEK NEWSPAPERS Proposals for championship golf courses in Eagan historically haven't been very well received, }but one man is proposing a cham- pionship golf course of a different kind. Disc golf, that is. Bill Ashton is hoping to get a disc golf course installed in one of Eagan's many parks. "Personally, I think every city should have one," he said. Ashton, a former resident of Eagan who recently moved to Burnsville, has been an avid disc golfer for about 26 years. 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"Although it doesn't bring money to the community because they like to have it as a free amenity, it was definitely played and their residents seemed to like it," she said. "They all reported either a high or medium level of Use. Nobody said that -nobody ever played it." 0 While no decisions have been made and projected costs have yet to be determined, Wielde said projects like this wouldn't come from taxpayer money, but would come from the park site fund. See Disc, 6A Disc/from 5A Wielde said a disc golf course is friendly than a environ- mentally regu- lar lar golf course. about disc "The nice thing la golf is that it cancross-country p on played on things.- like trails. It uses the natural that rain. There's not clearing sh said. needs to be doe , Ashton agreed. factor, you "In the design want to use the natural aes- thetics of the park," he said. "And if you can use some open • oded spaces along with wo areas, then that's really con- ducive culty You don t havethe tochap eactor. any- thing." There is no doubt hatin he sport is gaining popularity summer, Last Minnesota. the world Minnesota hosted said. chgripionships> "In Minnesota, there's been a course put in every summer since 1988. So you can tell the growth," he said. But Ashton is hoping to drum up interest among Eagan residents. `I think they (the city) want to see if there.'s interest out there, he said. "If they put one up, . it will • be played. I guarantee, you that' Wielde said the city is cur- rently seeking input from resi- dents. want everybody's input,e Wielde said. "I will. collect that and try to gauge where public sentiment s it it, because, for or against, are want to know what people thinking." Wielde said she will Ppres- ent the feedback hooek Commission, hopefully by June. Interested residents can contact Wielde at (651) 675-5508, or Ashton at (952) 432-4628 net. theashtons @ usf amity Erin Johnson is at eagan.thisweek@ ecm- inc.com. or pagan Business News September 2002 vol. 2 no.6 Aerospace measurement is Goodrich's business Airplanes and helicopters use sensor systems manufactured by Goodrich Sensor Systems in Eagan The name Goodrich may prompt thoughts of tires on the ground, but today it's more in line with planes in the air. "Virtually anything that flies typically has product that our facility or the Bumsville facility has manufactured," said Bob Yancey, vice president and general manager of Goodrich Sensor Systems in Eagan. The B.EGoodrich tire line, which traces its roots to 1870, was sold to Michelin in 1986, and the company focused on expanding its aerospace Goodrich Manager Bob Yancey poses with autographed photos of astronauts who have visited the Eagan facility. business. The company changed its name to Goodrich in 2001. Goodrich's Eagan facility produces sensor parts that measure temperature, pressure, airflow and other elements crucial to safe flight. Space shuttles and satellites also use sensors from Goodrich. On several occasions, astronauts have visited the Eagan facility to congratulate employees for their work. Quality sensors are that much more important for space travel. "It's kind of difficult to get replacement parts from miles above the earth," said Yancey. The 77,000 square -foot Eagan facility employs primarily technicians and engineers. who number 250 in all. A sister facility in Bumsville employs 750. Both of these operations originated with Rosemount Aerospace, which was purchased by B.E Goodrich in 1993. Rosemount Aerospace was Goodrich, see page 5 Eagan originals: long-standing businesses look back Gopher Resource Corporation, Valley Lounge span some 60 years and involve same families today Eagan's business roots run deep, to the farmers who settled the area, but also to the other early enterprises that followed. "In the late 30s and early 40s, it was all farmland," said Don Chapdelaine, a lifelong Eagan resident. The population at that time was a mere 1,000 people. The farm that Chapdelaine grew up on was across Highway 149 from one of Eagan's early businesses, family -owned Gopher Smelting and Refining Co., which is now Gopher Resource Corporation. The lead acid battery recycler opened its doors in 1946, and today processes some 35,000 car and truck batteries per day, roughly 10 percent of the U.S. market. Gopher goes back three generations, said General Manager John Tapper, whose Gopher Smelting workers make castings in this June 1954 photo. Second from the left is John Tapper Sr., father of General Manager John Tapper. At far right is Irving Kutoff, now 83, a company owner. father served as plant superin- tendent in the 1950s. Irving Kutoff was one of the original owners and today the company is owned by the Kutoff family. "Gopher Resource has developed a facility that serves in an area of great need, recycling," Chapdelaine said. Times have changed, and so has the plant. The hard, physical labor performed by Tapper's father inspired him to push the company toward automation. "What Irving Kutoff and my father had to do wasn't some- thing that I thought was good for any employee," said Tapper. Rooted in Eagan, see page 4 Contents 2 3 4 Video surveillance a crime fighting tool Eagan lodging sees modest gains Recycling Web site a business resource 5 Blue Cross eyes big expansion by 2025 6 China visit benefits local businesses Video systems critical in fighting crime against businesses Strong video evidence important in burglary investigations, digital technology increases effectiveness Surveillance systems are the lifeblood of security for many businesses, but some systems are not up to par, or they're not there at all. "You think it's good until you need it," said Eagan Detective Doug Matteson, who frequently uses video evidence to identify suspects and in prosecutions. Matteson cited one incident in July, when an Eagan office was burglarized, and the video tapes had not been changed. The well-worn tapes left the suspects unidentifiable. "Bad video evidence can hurt us," said Matteson. "Defense lawyers can bring that in and say, 'This is not my client."' A second burglary saw thieves net $500,000 at an Eagan jewelry repair business. At that time, "They had no video surveillance system," he said. Video surveillance at busi- nesses has been com- monplace for about 15 years, said Charles Rix, director of the Minnesota Crime Watch Program. Rix often reminds retail busi- nesses to set up cameras to get a clear view of customers. Learn more about crime prevention For more info on crime prevention, check out the resource materials library at the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association. On the web, go to www.mncpa.net, or call Charles Rix at 651-643-2576. Steve Dunker installs a wide variety of security systems at business locations. Digital technology The practice of keeping an eye on the shop has gotten more sophisticated, and many businesses are utilizing digital video technology as both a deterrent and as a crime fighting tool. "The day of the VCR is fading, and digital technology is coming to the forefront," said Steve Dunker, security consult- ant with Alpha Video. Town Centre traffic A City traffic survey of Eagan's Town Centre Drive area has confirmed congestion problems there. When asked if they had difficulty entering or leaving the area, 86 percent of those answering the question said yes. The innovative survey, conducted in July on the City's web page and through telephone voice mail, sought specific answers about traffic flow on Town Centre Drive between Denmark Avenue and Duckwood Drive. Signs were also posted along the street with a phone number to call. City Engineer Russ Matthys said the Internet has provided 24-hour convenience to survey participants, and will serve as a useful tool on future projects. Of the 900 responses received, 2 survey draws 900 Some survey responses "I believe it has gotten so bad that I choose not to travel there unless needed. I used to go to Wal-Mart on lunch, but traffic is so bad" 'I usually plan my trips to the area so that I can accomplish all with right hand turns. or at the light" "Getting out onto Town Centre Drive from any of the businesses is nerve-racking. I feel unsafe. I have avoided the area during lunch hours and driven to another city for the same businesses rather than put myself through dangerous situations." Eagan Motorists responses 800 came via the Internet. Matthys is discussing the survey and working toward answers with the Town Centre Task Force, a 10-member group with five residents and represen- tatives from Burger King, Eagan Floral, McDonald's, Waldeland Jewelers and Wal- Mart. The largest group of survey respondents cited multiple problem areas and difficulty getting in and out of businesses, Matthys explained. The second largest group noted problems at the intersection at Denmark Avenue and Town Centre Drive, which is near several restaurants. Matthys said solutions could range from basic street striping to a more complex mix of traffic signals and other items. The 17- year-old street is scheduled for an overlay in 2003. Massive computer hard drives can be used to store data and search video content, and evidence can easily be placed on a compact disc for the authori- ties, Dunker explained. Systems start at about $4,000. Digital video can also be used as a management tool. Using the Internet, a business owner can watch the store from home. Computers allow for complex analysis, right down to move- ment within a pixel, the smallest part of the video image. "You don't have to spend a day looking at tapes anymore," said Dunker. More basic security actions, like good customer service, should not be forgotten, said Rix. He tells retailers to greet their customers, and ask how they can be of assistance to them. Additionally, the Eagan Police Department offers free surveys of premises and security tips. Major road work continues Road construction on and around Silver Bell Road in the Cedar Grove area continued at a rapid pace in late August, as crews worked from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on some days to meet a November deadline, said Eagan's city engineer, Russ Matthys. "These improvements will help transform the Cedar Grove area, making it more approachable and inviting." Delays with private utility lines lengthened a second major project, the realignment of the intersection at Yankee Doodle Road and Lexington Avenue, Matthys explained. Construction there should be completed by September 15. Commercial vacancies up Warehouse and office/ warehouse vacancies are up and landlords are getting more creative in the way they will structure deals, according to Ted Carlson, real estate broker for Welsh Companies. Carlson estimates an office/warehouse vacancy rate of about 20 percent in Eagan. That's on a par with vacancy numbers reported by Colliers Towle for Dakota County. The Towle Report listed an office/warehouse vacancy rate of 19.7 percent Ted Carlson, a broker with Welsh Companies, is looking to fill the former Cray buildings. for the second quarter of 2002, which does not include sublease space. Warehouse leasing rates are running at about $6 per square foot gross, compared with $6.50 in 2001, said Carlson. "If you're a tenant and have solid credit, you can expect to capitalize on this market," he said. As in the past, smaller spaces are often harder to find than larger ones. Much of the space available in Eagan is in the 30,000 square - foot category, Carlson explained. Businesses can call the NDC Chambers for referrals on smaller spaces. For office space, one group of buildings, the former Cray Research campus, is sure to have a dramatic impact on Eagan's vacancy numbers. It has 481,000 square -feet available. Power saving plans save business dollars Xcel Energy, Dakota Electric help with energy audits, suggest ways to conserve Ecolab Plant Engineer Art Luedtke helped his company save thousands of dollars on power bills by working with Dakota Electric to add more efficient lighting, a backup generator system and other measures. Through a shared -cost arrangement with Dakota Electric, Luedtke scheduled an energy audit to analyze the 133,000 square -foot facility and find ways to save on power. "With lighting, that's fairly easy, and the payback is so good," he said. Ecolab also leases a backup generator system from Dakota Electric which kicks in on high power load days. "In the summertime they send us an email before they cut us over at various times," said Luedtke. Dakota Electric works with businesses individually to suggest ways to increase power efficiencies, said Mike Fosse, vice president of marketing. Energy grants are another popular way that businesses save money. Dakota Electric offers grants up to $50,000 for energy conservation projects. These are more typical with new construction, Fosse explained. For existing buildings, Dakota Electric offers a basic energy audit at no charge and pays about 25 percent of the cost for a comprehensive audit, which is done by an outside firm, he said. Paul Adelmann, spokes- man for Xcel Energy, said conservation programs help it to reduce output by the equivalent of a large power plant on hot days. Some 2,300 business customers in Minnesota take advantage of Xcel's programs. Xcel uses a peak control tiered service to offer better rates to businesses that allow for power interrup- tions, said Joe Petraglia, marketing product portfo- lio manager for Xcel. Under tier one, which has the best rate, busi- nesses allow Xcel to have full control of up to 50 kilowatts for up to 150 hours each year. Tier two, which is far more common, allows for up to 80 hours of controls. "Electricity demand goes up every year," said Petraglia, who said conservation will continue Ecolab Engineer Art Luedtke worked with Dakota Electric to install high efficiency halide fixtures at the company's Eagan facility. to be very important. Fosse would like to see more businesses get on board with conservation programs. "Participation is good, but we always like to have more participation from our commer- cial accounts," he said. Who to call for an energy audit Dakota Electric — Energy Xcel Energy— 800-48 1- Experts at 651-463-6243. Or, 4700. On the Internet, click go online and click Business on Products and Services at Services at wwwxcelenergy.com. www.dakotaelectric.com. Eagan CVB reports gains in tourism, business travel The travel industry is shaking off the aftershocks of 9/ 11 as business and leisure travelers are again hitting the road. According to the Travel Industry of America, lingering concerns about the economy still represent a potential drag on travel demand. National survey results taken during the first quarter of 2002 translate into a 6 percent increase in leisure trips, with an 8 percent increase in business trips when compared with the fourth quarter of 2001. Eagan's experience has been similar, reported the Eagan Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Gk\ MDINFISOYA Business and leisure travelers cite the sluggish economy as the primary reason for fewer trips. "There is still a small minority of travelers who hesitate to travel too far from home, but there are far more people who are ready to reclaim their vacations from the fear and emotional trauma that devastated the industry a year ago," said Ann Carlon, executive director of the Eagan CVB. Recycling website looks to business For businesses that are looking for ways to reduce waste and recycle, Burnsville/Eagan recycling has a new Internet page with many tips and resources. "For businesses, we try to provide a source for solid, practical information that's out there," said environmental technician Tara Roffler. Located online at www.berecycle.org, the site provides information on hazardous waste disposal with links to a Dakota County site that explains product warning labels. For small businesses, there are links to the county's "Small Generator" program, where small businesses can obtain licenses to transport their own hazardous waste in small quantities to a collection facility. "It can be more cost-effective, and convenient," said Roffler. Additional links point business users to the Minnesota Solid Waste Management site and to appliance recyclers. For waste reduction, the site taps resources from Minnesota Waste Wise and the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program. On the Internet: Go to Burnsville/Eagan Recycling online at www.berecycle.org/business Business roots, from page 1 Robots and electronics now operate many of the valves and create the mixtures involved in the metal recovery process. Tapper points to a computer screen in his office with active charts and graphs that give up- to-the-minute information on plant operations. Under the ownership of the Kutofffamily, Gopher started to experience its strongest growth in the early 1980s. Today, the company employs 170. Gopher once owned 500 acres in the Highway 149,Yankee Doodle area, including land now owned by Thomson West, the YMCA and United Parcel Service. Valley Lounge In 1937, nine years before Gopher Resource began, another business, the Hillside Inn, opened its doors. Owned by the same family since its inception, the bar and grill continues today as the Valley Lounge. In the 1930s, Interstate 35E was still 50 years away. High- way 55 was extended to Hastings in 1936 and power came to Eagan in 1939, Chapdelaine recalled. Highways 55 and 13 were the primary thoroughfares, and the Hillside Inn came in to serve travelers and residents alike. Located at the intersection of Highway 13 and Yankee Doodle Road, the establishment is owned by Jim Tousignant, who purchased it from his parents, Lawrence and Laura, in 1967. He remodeled the lounge and built an addition before reopening as the Valley Lounge in 1968. In the early years, the family's house was connected to the bar and grill. The Hillside Inn served local customers and people from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Highway 13 was then the main highway through Eagan, and "They (the agents) said they were from Univac," Tousignant recalled. But, he knew, "the place was crawling with FBI guys." The men waited from 7 p.m. until closing, and the people from St. Paul would travel this route to get to their cabins in Prior Lake. Then came World War 1I. "We were closed for over two years during the war," said Tousignant. "We couldn't get beer." In the 1 950s, Gopher Smelting & Refining Co. recycled about 5,000 car batteries each day. With help from automation and technology, says General Manager John Tapper, above right, the company has boosted that level to 35,000. When Jim Tousignant purchased the business, there were two primary competitors located north on Highway 13. The Gay Paree in Mendota and the Sibley Lounge. The early 1970s were exciting times for Tousignant. kidnappers never came. Today, the Valley Lounge serves customers from Eagan, Apple Valley and other areas. The family -owned tradition is expected to continue, as Tousignant's oldest son will soon purchase the business. The Hillside Inn, now Valley Lounge, as it looked in 1961. The bar and grill was remodeled in 1967 by Jim Tousignant, second generation owner. who remembers the Eunice Kronholm kidnapping, and the day when a number of FBI agents came to his bar to pursue her captors. The kidnappers revealed plans to stop at the Valley Lounge to pick up the ransom money. Do you know of a business with a long Eagan history? Call the Eagan Business News at 651-681-4604. Blue Cross looks to add seven buildings, 840,000 square -feet, by 2025 Membership growth and the need for consolidation are driving Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in its plans to expand its Eagan campus by seven buildings comprised of some 840,000 square -feet of office space by 2025. The substantial three-phase expansion is expected to begin in 2004, with the construction of Building C, which will sit just south of the main building on Blue Cross Road, according to Jan Hennings, BCBSM spokesperson. The health insurer's member- ship now totals more than 2.1 million, and is expected to continue its growth rate of about 125,000 new members each year. Currently, the nonprofit has 1.15 This drawing shows what the Blue Cross Blue Shield campus may look like in 2025. Phase I of the expansion plans could start as early as 2004, with the construction of Building C, just south of the main building. million square feet of office space contained in nine build- ings. The largest health insurer in the state, it employs more than 3,000 people in Eagan. Before finalizing its plans, the insurer sought comments from its neighbors on the proposed project. Traffic was the primary concern for most, according to a feedback sheet sent out to neighbors. Smaller expansion steps are already underway for BCBSM. "We just purchased Yankee Place," said Hennings. The two, single story buildings on Yankee Drive total 121,000 square -feet of space. BCBSM will use about 100,000 square -feet of the space for its claims staff in 2003. The health insurer plans to remodel the buildings and update the heating, air conditioning and electrical systems throughout, said Hennings. New structures emerge near 149/55 Though new commercial construction has slowed from 2001 levels, a number of new buildings were in the works late this summer. Masons were laying bricks for The Waters Business Park IV in early August. The 54,000 square -foot, one story building, is located on Waters Road. On the other side of Highway 149, the Grand Oak Business Park continued its expan- sion, with Grand Oak 8, which features a three leg design consistent with existing Grand Oak structures. Near Eagan's central area, off Yankee Doodle Road a new Culver's restaurant is expected to open this fall. Masons were busy constructing The Waters IV near Highway 149 in mid -August. The Eagan Business News is a quarterly publication produced jointly by the City of Eagan, the Eagan division of the NDC Chambers of Commerce and the Eagan Economic Development Commission. Comments and information from Eagan businesses are welcomed at 651-681-4604 or 651-681-4612 (fax), email to ebn@cityofeagan.com, or write to the Editor, Eagan Business News, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122. Get additional copies of Eagan's only publication dedicated solely to business at www.cityofeagan.com or email your request to ebn@cityofeagan.com Goodrich, from page 1 started in the 1950s by two professors from the University of Minnesota, Yancey said. They developed a device that could monitor air speed on jet aircraft. Goodrich continues to sell advanced versions of this device to its customers. $4.2 billion and employs 18,000 worldwide. To support the "War on Terror," Goodrich is developing surveillance systems so commercial pilots can monitor what's happening in passenger areas of GOODRICH On a national scale, sales to the commercial airline industry have decreased but the company's sales to the military have increased in recent months, Yancey explains. With its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C., Goodrich has revenues of their aircraft. "This gives the people in the cockpit the ability to see what's going on on the other side of the door," said Yancey. Goodrich is one of thousands of Minnesota manufacturing companies to be recognized during Minnesota Manufactur- ing and Technology Week, which runs from October 21-25. NDC Chambers makes its move The Northern Dakota County Chambers of Commerce is moving its office this month to the Eagan Professional Building on Town Centre Drive. A state-of-the-art conference room is the highlight of the new space, which NDC Chamber Chair Dave Devore touts as more "member friendly" than the previous facility. The conference room will feature Internet access, sophisticated presentation equipment and modular seating. Chamber phone numbers and e- mails remain the same. The new address is 1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan, MN 55123. 5 Eagan businesses gain value on governor's trip to China Minnesota Govemor Jesse Ventura took a 100-plus-member trade delegation to China in June, and two Eagan firms were part of the experience. "It is very important to establish a trust relationship with the Chinese if we'd like to do more business in China," said Victor Tong, CEO of Eagan -based Webplus Webplus set up its software operations in Beijing and Hong Kong in 1996. It designs software products for e-commerce applica- tions. Victor Tong, CEO Webplus and executive vice president of the Chinese American Business Association of Minnesota. Tong, who has been doing business with China since 1984, speaks from experience. His company has offices there, and he's made several trips back since June. "It would be very difficult to establish any business relationship over a short trip without follow-up trips," said Tong. Far from an introductory tour, Tong's goal was to get better acquainted with fellow delegates from Minnesota. "I achieved it," said Tong, who has made a television appearance to discuss the trip and has been receiving referrals from within Minnesota. Another Eagan company, Ergotron. found the China trip to be valuable in three The tour group visited businesses in China, including a 3M plant where plant managers fielded questions from a manufacturing perspective. "It was a wonderful trip for us," said Ellson. ways, said Mark Ellson, With about 250 vice president of global employees, Ergotron operations. '' makes flexible carts Mark Ellson, and arms that support Ergotron VP computer equipment with a focus on ergonomics. One of the computer arms it sells is manufactured by a vendor in China. In a separate June trip, several Chinese delegates visited Minnesota as part of the Dakota County "Sister City" program. "We learned about the successes and pitfalls from other busi- nesses," said Ellson. Secondly, Ellson discovered government resources like the Foreign Commercial Services, which assists small businesses in their dealings with China. Third, the trip opened up some Chinese government doors to better understand the market there, Ellson explained. For more trade info Call the Minnesota Trade Office at 651-297-4222 or check it out on the Internet at www.dted.state.mn.us Chamber and City Meetings Important to Eagan Eagan Chamber- Regular meetings are held several times a year. Call 651-452-9872 for more info, or to RSVP for events. Sept. 24- "Coffee Break," 8:30 a.m., Inver Hills Community College Sept. 25- Governor Candidates Forum & NDC Chambers' Annual Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Mendakota Country Club, televised Sept. 27- "HR Think Tank," 8 a.m., NORTHERN DAROTA COUNTY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Old Chicago, Apple Valley Center, booth space available Oct. 1- Employer Assisted Housing Forum. 7:30 a.m., CityView Banquet Center and "Learn from the Masters," 11:30 a.m., chamber office Oct. 15- "Coffee Break," 8:30 a.m., Eagan Shirt Werks Oct. 23- East Metro Chambers Business After Hours, 4:30-7:30 p.m., State Fairgrounds Progress businesses Oct. 30- Dine Dakota, 6:30 p.m., Southwest Area YMCA, RSVP Nov. 12- Coffee Break, 8:30 a.m. Healing Touch Chiropractic Eagan Economic Development Commission - Sept. 16- Joint meeting of the EDC and Airport Relations Committee, 4 p.m. in City Council Chambers at the Eagan Municipal Center. Monthly, televised EDC meetings are held there on the third Monday at 4 p.m. Contact Jamie Verbrugge at 651-681-4603 Eagan City Council- City Council meetings are televised and are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. City Council Listening Sessions start prior to the meeting, at 6 p.m. in city of aagan the Community Room BusinessyNews agaI Eagan Business News 3830 Pilot Knob Rd. Eagan, MN 55122 Tel: 651 681 4604 Fax: 651 681 4612 ebn@cityofeagan.com www.cityofeagan.com w PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 2277 ST PAUL. MN Printed on 20% post consumer recycled paper pletk-). S62.20: So. St. Paul and West. St. Paul. $1.596.09, RX Rid- ers Club. $199.18: Sciota town- ship. $3. As yet there has been no. report from Hastings as to contributions to the March of Dimes. 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Plan 60 A BRIGHT SPOT in the Eagan township landscape is the new, white: Horne Juice plant at 3810 Sibley highway. ..The orange drink dis- tributing firm moved into the new building on May 13 and has been operating about 20 delivery trucks from that location .since. Owner • - . • • • • , , - • '7-- - of, ibe_iirin_ii,4tairie.1161iga. of Piior Lake About 20 persons are employed steadily at the :plant with PartciMe,4*elPfA00e4, as needed. The $42,000-plus building Is 16'bY 76-feet :`aiod is 'located .or(a one. acre site near Aeau • Lyn Mar' Delon Jeann Leny er, Linda The follow .show. 1-4:Th( Dakol Coast Vati .13;eXa) '01g. Hrri eaPil are Or,t,*.ay Etett, de6o1 Attnn: je.a7i) bert, San 1.5 Tl Sthn ',011:1-"• 14.11F1 Oliek follo Meat jT Bea) the siOn 2A October 13, 2017 SUN THISWEEK - Burnsville - Eagan Level Up Games store opens in Eagan Community gaming store offers on -site tournaments by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE It's been a lot fun and games for Eagan's Tony Leitner this fall. Sure it's been some work too, but his passions have gone from fantasy to reality after Level Up Games opened Sept. 29 at 1004 Diffley Road in Ea- gan. Leitner said his com- munity gaming store "car- ries all the nerd-themed products like board games, video games, card games, toys and comics." One aspect that perhaps sets them apart from other stores is the fact some cus- tomers stay for hours. About a third of the store, approximately 1,200 square feet, is dedicated to a modular gaming room with a capacity of up to 60 people. "We are trying to bring the social aspect of gaming back," Leitner said. "Online it's become less cordial. We want to bring them back face-to- face and make some true friends." Photo submitted Level Up Games recently opened in Eagan. The gaming store sells a variety of board, card and video games. It also features a large community gaming area for tournaments and game nights. Every night of the week, and weekend after- noons as well, Level Up Games is home to some kind of gaming event. They have a family game night were custom- ers can try board games along with tournaments for Super Smash Bros., Star Wars Destiny, Poke- mon and Magic: The Gathering. If the games are a bit overwhelming, Level Up Games often hosts learn - to -play nights, and when there aren't tournaments, customers are encourage to try out the games, Leit- ner said. About half of the events cost between $5 and $20, and half are free. Leitner said they've been at capacity for several gaming nights since Level Up Games opened. "And it's all ages," he said. "People from all walks of life are coming in here. And people are mak- ing friends for life here. They might not have met otherwise." He said the board game industry is evolving in sev- eral directions. "There's such a vari- ety now," Leitner said. "I think people are longing to interact together again and do something fun. It's a whole new element to parties at home." They still sell plenty of electronic games. "I grew up playing vid- eo games, that's my thing," Leitner said. "We carry both new and retro games going back to the original Nintendo and everything in between. People are cra- zy for those retro games right now. They want to relive their childhood with their own children." Card games such as Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering are as popular as ever even with the abil- ity to play similar games online, he said. This is a level up for Leitner. He's owned Level Up Games in South St. Paul for seven years. He's an Eagan resident and noticed an opportunity in the community and demo- graphics. "1 saw an opening here,' Leitner said. "We learned a lot from the first store. This one is easier to get through and shop. We made it more efficient and there's room for growth." Fte was a bit worried he was going to steal some of his own customers from South St. Paul by open- ing a new store, but during opening weekend he said 75 percent of the faces were new. "New people are com- ing in all the time," Leitner said. "It's good to see." Contact Andy Rogers at andy.rogers@ecm-inc.com. NEWS Community gaming Level Up Games store opens in Eagan. Page 2A OPINION Super Bowl's area impact The Super Bowl game lasts only about four hours, but the economic impact of the event will be far reaching in the Twin Cities. Page 4A THISWEEKEND Burnsville I Eagan October 13, 2017 I Volume 38 I Number 33 A Division of ECM Publishers, Inc. School bus tragedy narrowly averted State Patrol releases video to remind drivers to be alert near school buses by Andy Rogers SUN THISWEEK DAKOTA COUNTY TRIBUNE The Minnesota State Patrol shared a video ear- lier this week showing a sixth -grader from Rose- mount nearly get hit by a passing truck after getting off the bus last December. The bus driver honked its horn, alerting Miana Rhoades to the passing vehicle and helping the student avoid the truck. Photo submitted A screenshot from a school bus video released by the Minnesota State Patrol shows a driver nearly hit a child. Rhoades was ing in front of t moments before passed the bus on cross- The video was released he bus following the conclusion a truck of the court case. the left. "The school bus driv- er's action most likely saved Miana from serious injury, most likely death," her mother Joyce Rhoades said during a press confer- ence earlier this week. She nearly cried several times while talking about her daughter. Miana is a new sev- enth -grader at Rose- mount Middle School. She's a soccer player and member of the Eagan Ice Crystal Figure Skat- ing Club. She was born in Guatemala and adopted at eight months old. Her mother said her family was shaken fol- lowing the incident and admits being angry at the driver of the pickup truck. "Miana saw the grill See BUS, 20A ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2006 WWW.TWINCITIES.0 DAKOTA COUN APPLE VALLEY BURNSVILLE EAGAN FARMINGTON HASTINGS INVER GROVE HEIGHTS LAKEVILLE MENDOTA HEIGHTS ROSEMOUNT SOUTH ST. PAUL WEST ST. INSIDE THINGS TO DO IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD AND CALLS TO LOCAL POLICE 2B EAGAN Towing business owner sues city over permit issue BY MEGGEN LINDSAY Pioneer Press Kevin Mellon tows cars and stores old vehicles on his industrial lot in Eagan. His business is nothing fancy, he says, but it's been his livelihood for more than 20 years. To the city of Eagan, however, the impound lot is an eyesore — a junk- yard, even — that's racked up numer- ous permit violations over the years. In December, the City Council voted to revoke the conditional -use permit Mellon and his Magnum Towing com- pany have operated under for 21 years. Mellon sued Eagan in June to nulli- fy the revocation. His lawsuit claims the council action was the city's attempt to force the closure of his business without paying him relocat- ing expenses as the city works to redevelop the surrounding area. "They are doing this as a develop- ment tool," said Mellon, of Apple Val- ley. "It will be cheaper for them to take my property if there's no busi- ness on it." The city has agreed not to enforce the permit revocation, and Mellon will not seek an injunction until the mat- ter goes before a Dakota County judge. City Administrator Thomas Hedges said Mellon has had more than enough time — and chances — to clean up his property. "This is not a personal thing with Kevin. It's about how he has not main- tained his end of the contract, which is what a CUP (conditional -use per- mit) is," Hedges said. "We have cited him, and we've been to court in the past. This process certainly started before and is exclusive to (any rede- velopment projects)." The council in June approved a redevelopment plan for the land TOWING BUSINESS, 5B JOE ROSSI, PIONEER PRES'. Kevin Mellon, owner of Magnum Towing, has sued Eagan for revoking his conditional -use permit to store cars on his property on Biscayne Avenue. Mellon has been there for 20 years and has received several citations for violations in the past 12 years. 2, 2006 YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PHOTO COURTESY OF THE AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR The African Children's Choir HASTINGS • Free performance by African Children's Choir The African Children's Choir will perform a free con- cert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hastings High School, 200 General Sieben Drive. The children will entertain with singing, dancing and drumming. The choir com- prises 25 children from Uganda, ages 7. to 11, each hav- ing lost one or both parents to poverty or disease. Their OTA COU EDITOR MARIA REEVE 651-228-5562 Here's a list of Fourth of July fireworks displays in the Twin Cities. They generally' begin at dusk or 10 p.m. ONGOING St. Paul:Taste of Minnesota, ,Harriet Island, nightly through Tuesday. • Padelford Packet Boat Co. Inc.: Fireworks cruises, 8:30 p.m., returning to watch Taste of - Minnesota fireworks, nightly,'• through Tuesday; $18; Harriet Island, downtown St. Paul; www.RiverRides.com. TUESDAY• Apple Valley: Johnny Cake Ridge Park, 140th Street and Johnny Cake Ridge Road. T ST..PAUL PIONEER PRESS WWW.TWINCITIES.CO 0 FIREWORKS DISPLAYS Blaine: National Sports Center, 1700'105th Ave. N.E. • Chanhassen: Lake Ann.. • . Coon Rapids: Sand Creek Park, 1008 Northdale Blvd. Cottage Grove: Kingston Park, Jamaica Avenue and 75th Street. Eagan: Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway. ^Eden Prairie: Round Lake Park, 7550 Constitution Ave. ".Edina: Rosland Park, Minne- sota 62 and West 64th Street. Elk River: Lake Orono Park, west side of lake off U.S. 10. Excelsior: Fireworks over bay preceded by Minnesota Orchestra concert, Excelsior Commons,West Lake and . Lake streets. Forest Lake: Over Forest Lake, MONDAY U.S. 61 and Broadway Avenue. Hastings: Hastings Country Club, 2015 Westview Drive. Lakeville: Lakeville.North High School, 19600 Ipava Ave. Maplewood: Hazelwood Park, County Road C and Hazelwood Street. Mendota Heights: Men- dakota Country Club, Dodd Road and Minnesota 110. Menomonie, Wis.: Wakanda Park. Minneapolis riverfront: Over the Stone Arch Bridge, Main Street between St. Anthony Main and Riverplace. Oakdale: Tanners Lake Park, Granada Avenue and Fifth • Street. Prior Lake: Shakopee Mde- wakanton Sioux Community, FOURTH OF JULY CLOSINGS •:Government offices, post•offices and most banks are open. St. Paul parking meters are enforced. Metro,Transit buses run on a'normal weekday schedule. powwow grounds on Dakotah Parkway between Marchall Road and County Road 83. Roseville: Central Park, Coun- ty Road C between Dale Street and'Lexington Parkway. Stillwater: Fireworks over the St. Croix River, simulcast on WMGT-AM, 1220, preceded by . concerts in Lowell and Pioneer parks. Valleyfair: Gazebo Stage One, Valleyfair Drive and County 101, Shakopee. White Bear Lake: Over lake, viewed best from Ramsey Countyor Memorial beaches, preceded by 8:15 p.m. North- ern Lights Variety Band concert at West Park, Lake Avenue and 11th Street. Woodbury: Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive: collected on a holiday schedule at Twin Cities postal stations and branches. Express Mail is delivered, as it is on all holidays. Postal service is available 24 hours a.day, seven days a week,•atthe Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport Branch Post Office. ■ Metro Transit buses run on.holiday schedules. Art Works Eagan grand opening Photo submitted Art Works Eagan, 3795 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, holds its grand opening 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Its first gal- lery exhibition is titled "Art: The Unexpected Applica- tion of Skill" and features the work of Brenda Lyseng, Kristin Hoelscher-Schacker, Thomas Schrunk, Felix Guadalajara and Becks Rahn. The free open house in- cludes tours of the studio and performance spaces and food provided by the Lone Oak Grill. Pictured is Rahn's "Water Trout Seamless." The artwork above is by Rahn. W HEATED WINTER STORAGE $400.00 for season, up to 30'• Discounts available for multiple units or Businesses. 100,000 square feet avail- able. Arlington, MN 952/240-4119 GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Pain -relieving brace - little cost . to you. Medicare pati health hotline now! 800/ CAREER CONFUSI011 IT'S EASY TO FIND YOUE AT .JOBSHU . 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JobslnMinneapolis.com - Resumes: JobslnMinneapolis.com Page 11 of 11 https://www.j obsinminneapolis.com/resumes.asp?pagemode=18&rbid=2299903 7&am... 1/7/2016 Vikings, Seahawks can thank WSI Sports Eagan firm will supply layers for Sunday's subzero temps BY JOHN EWOLDT • jewoldt@startribune.com Joel Wiens has been hoping all football sea- son that an NFL playoff game would be played in Minnesota. Not only did that wish come true, but the subzero temperatures expected for Sunday's game between the Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks fits his business like a compression glove. "We were prepared for this," Wiens said. "We've developed a product just for playing football at minus-20 degree windchills." Vikings quarter - His company, WSI Sports in Eagan, will be bacwater Teddy very Bridge - making cold -weather, high-performance shirts, likely be wearing willvery socks and gloves for the Vikings and, in the WSI gearbe spirit of Minnesota Nice, the Seahawks too. The "f day, given the pro Sun - fabric used is a lighter and thinner polyester jetted game -time and other materials with stretch film and high temperature of -3 wicking properties. "My job is to get the player degrees. to focus on the game, not whether his toes are cold," Wiens said. CARLOS GONZALEZ z WSI, which Wiens founded in 1990, is the cARLOS GO corr Star rare athletic apparel company with products . .;; une made in the U.S. The products are all designed, cut and sewn locally, and even the high-tech fabric is made domestically. The company has 12 employees and contracts out much of the sewing to Hmong families. Wiens, 47, started his selection with pro- tective compression hockey shorts and has expanded to performance clothing, including a line the com- pany calls Heatr. WSI has worked with the Vikings since the Cris Carter days in the late 1990s and early 2000s, See WSI on D6 ► JobslnMinneapolis.com - Resumes: JobsInMinneapolis.com Page 10 of 11 https://www. j obsinminneapoli s. com/resumes. asp?pagemode=18&rbid=2299903 7&am... 1/7/2016 Vikings, Seahawks can thank Eagan's WSI Sports WSI from DI but the San Francisco 49ers were the first NFL team to test 1 WSI's cold weather line. Cold -weather gear is now a WSI specialty, but it sells gear tailored for football, base- ball, hockey, cycling, fishing and hunting. Nearly 20 local retailers also sell the product, including Dave's Sports Shop, Play it Again Sports and Trail Mark. In the last five years, WSI's business has expanded its focus from general consum- ers to elite athletes. Many of WSI's main suppliers, the small, independent sport- ing goods stores, have nearly vanished from the retail land- scape. "The big manufacturers like Nike and Under Armour have lined up with big retail- ers," Wiens said. "We're at a point where we want to be the best, not the biggest, so we still deal with the mom- and-pop retailers as well as professional sports." The company's revenue was several million dollars last year, a fraction of Under Armour's $3 billion in 2014. Matt Walsh, a clothing buyer for Dave's Sports Shop in Fridley, Stillwater and Blaine, said that a lot of people don't know the line unless they're coming in for cold -weather events like hockey tourna- ments or ice fishing. "But if you can get them to try the product, they like it. I think it's better than Under Armour," he said. Steve Johnson, the football coach at Bethel University, wishes he could afford to have his players wear WSI's shirts for all weather conditions, not just cold weather. "I brag about Joel's product but also his service. He knows what people need," Johnson said. ELIZABETH FLORES • eflores@startribune.com Yang Xiong worked on making thermal gear in Eagan at WSI Sports, the company providing gear for Sunday's playoff game. "My job is to get the players to focus on the game, not whether his toes are cold." Joel Wiens, owner of WSI In the 2012 Division III playoffs, Johnson called Wiens in an emergency when temperatures were near zero with snow "He had some left- over fabric that the Packers were using that was terrific at keeping the core warm," John- son said. 'And the hats under- neath the helmets were warm but not bulky. He had people working day and night to get us what we wanted." Prices for WSI are a bit higher than for brand names (about $15 to $200 at www wsisports.com), but retailers know it's a different product. "It's made in the USA and it functions well," said Craig Johnson, vice president at General Sports in Edina. "People will pay more if they know they can go skating out- side and not get cold." Many of the products made for professional ath- letes are made just for them. The 49ers raved about them, Wiens said. Peyton Manning, the Denver Broncos quar- terback, had a shirt custom- made with a higher collar for his long neck. "The Seahawks wore our product when they won the Super Bowl two years ago," Wiens said. Creating products with moisture wicking proper- ties and warming elements that don't overheat an ath- lete is what separates WSI from competitors, Wiens said. "These big companies are developing things for the masses but not developing stuff for the elite athlete," he said. Large apparel companies often give the football teams the gear in exchange for the brand exposure. Wiens said he charged about $20,000 for a team to get WSI's socks, gloves and shirts. "Nike won't be happy," he said. "They'll be wondering why the players aren't wearing their gear." 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REAR DOOR 2 PANEL OISpLAY WtNOoW olspLAY WINDOW PIVOTED -A 32too �JI3r:LAY WINDOW / F0 2 S//EL V/A/ , GS/0/2K BENCE/, ITC. SEE DETA/LS. 2. FOR LOCAT/OI pF Nt..15-F F.3/885 A/!Z CoN.vECT/oA/S,SC-E DETA/LS. 3. FU/Z CE/L/A/G5, SEE 2ooF FRAM/NG PLAAV. 4. PRo /DE METAL TIES ELEQ2 2N0 Coc/QSE W//&/ZE /,VTE/Z/0/2 4 E-XTE2/oR WAL Ls . 8UT. 5.ALL fL')o'S 4" COA/crzETS w76/6110//U GA. 4..M. UA/LC-Ss n/a7-&-o. REVISION izEn12A\N FORM 1818 6-84 SQL A5/-J /3L OCK SIDC,,SE f3LDCl, SECT. WORK AREA WASH ROOM FC0O/2 DoU8LE RE/AiF. 147 6/6 )C io//v GA • W.M. 4,1C42 Jump-se-5 °ETA/L . /f cooe 12'qu/QESS/�6C/AG SUM/ /NSTALL /AI PLACE OF STD. 5uMp SHOWN, AT COn/T!'AcTa/ZS EXpEAJSE /1QflO/'6 4AVA7 c_vZy /2oc.F /3EAM WASTE OIL SUMP NOTE." FOR f .00R /2E/MF. , SLOPE , NO/ST DQA /A/, T///S STALL, SEE Nn/ST SETT//VG DE-TA/Z.. GREASE ROOM ELEI/.- 2 STORAGE 8, , a PY//VG WALL FLOOR PLAN FOR BIDS FOR APPR. FOR CONS, DESIGN DRAWN tQ CHECKED /i" APP'D LADIES i�. FL d o,z RE/NF. tr/ 44 5A/ZS @ /2 "IJ.C. E. b1C - ALL To/LET /ZOOMS ONLy OFFICE PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA FLOOR PLAN MODEL 66 DR - 101-201 2 STALL L.H. CUTE:AC K NOTE: DITTO NOTES AND DIMENSIONS ON ELEVATION "1" UNLESS NOTED OTHEP,W1SE 1, 7?ir,4'VN d fe ✓i /3.1x.S. X7. \VA.4i cORReC-y e,7 .4,6'rr.E Z FMOVED BM, BLK ciRADE. at. AOLO" 4-4Ett NT /5fi3/0vfv S 7O/Yf tif#YT5 2 S /6/ /S 4'4/0 ??F1'iSZD ��'L!'77f4 ADDED UNQNb RY DATE CHKD APP'D Sf4✓?r //-he- -7 pc /z-3/ se r -_• T _..� - t - • - T CAULK AT 8"f5EANl ThLOCK (OV .RHANG P,E.TUP141\1 SEE T)IETA1L STAG ►, ►; FSEAM BLK —r P H I LLI PS PETROLEUM COMPANY BARTLESV I LLE. OKLAHOMA ELEVATIONS MODEL 66-DR-IOI ^-CUTBACK STALL- L E F"T HAM) APPROVED DRAWN r%/V:' AFE. NO. CHECKED /PVT: 4- s6 1. ALL TRIM TILE -ONSIDE- CORNE-IZS, OUY910E- CORNEQO, ACCE69OI21E 9,fTC,, AS REQ'D, 2. ALL TILE JOINTS TO 13E Viro". 3. REST QOOIJI ELEVATIONS PLAN AS 91-IOWN ARE- FOQ RIGI4T NAND 9TAT1ON - R6VEQ9E + ADAPT F-OQ LEFT UAtNp STATION. NO. REVISION fi CHKD. CHANGED IftXW OUNCE TO PLAST/C, REV/SED K,y///e, 8-7-59 8 CERAM/C T/LE SCHEIX LE ' VANITY ` T/LE ati CTV RETE BLOCK DETd/L. REMOVED 70/LET C.ZQ, PAR7777ON DOOR FROM LADES REST ROOM. T-- - ReM VED ELE1/AT/ON 6 ?` ,'.t'7 4. • T REMOVED DOORS FROM REST ROOMS I MEAD£ L 6.20-60 9 ADDEO PLAN T/TL.E TO M'ENS .', ri{°- UMW Milalleffaill 4111/74'0/Z 2;a' X 9 G cur TO Fir ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■1 ■ ■■N■■■■■■■■u u ■■■■■■■■■■■1 iiii■�iiiiRiii ■■■■■■■■■■■■■• ■■■■■■■■■■■■■I ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ti • /VOTE.' WHEN ROBE HOOKS ARE LOCATED @ CELL. AREA OF CONC BLOCK USE TOGGLE BOLTS FOR MOUNTING. WHEN NOT LOCATED CELL AREA USE EXPANSION BOLTS FOR MOUNTING. NNiiiiN111111111NNiiN ALUM C BRACKET. CLOSE BOT 2 REQ'D. FASTEN TO WALL W7 3 *5X1"LONG FH CNTSK WD SCREWS„ SET ,IN PLASTIC SHIELD I/8" CEMENT ASBESTOS BOARD ATTACH TO PLYWOOD VW7 ADHESIVE PLUS FLAT HD CT,RSK SCREWS 16"0.C. ADHESIVE TO BE MIRACLE. CEMENT BY MIRACLE ADHESIVES CORP O /PFMOVEO P/LASTER /N MEIVS R. AZ I OW 8.90 6O INCREASED VANTY WIDTH I I/4 k'O.aAprq 2,0-,f8 5 REPLACE 6" BASE TILE W7 414' .H .a. RaL.L)CATe,D !pool 5TeP3 <p ToP C,F DoeR.S ■III1__1111 L-J---0 ■■■■■■■■■i ■■■■■■■■■■ ■t■■■■■■■■■ •■■■ui■uu 31■■■vi^i•■ N■■■ ZE NIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIII 1111■■■■■■■■11 N■■■■■■N11 IIIIMIIMIMIMIIMIIIMMII NommiiiimmIM I• O LI" I• I�C�C�!-� I I■ STOP 1I 111 III W NNNNN� Ii■ ` , ■L iN iiIII N NNNNNN NNNN1NM 1111111111MIIIMP WOOMMTMENNI BASIN ----''—..\ 4,(07'B.. L3 /C GV.AC.L [AV. FLANGES TO.3E FEUSN W/T-N 7--7L E Ton t, O OR) O D Ill RO,3E HOOK STOP �, � — : � ,n t' ti L /GNT Nil11 sw/rc/ - t u■MI ■■■N■N ■■■■■■■N ■ � NMI■■N .N...._ MI DETAIL OF TILE ON CONCRETE BLOC CERAMIC TILE SCHEDULE` ITEM PATTERN COLOR SIZE MA)MUFACTuRER FLOORS "BUCKSHOT" 45%*233 LT. PEARL GRAY "' •t 3000 25% *231 PEARL GRAY` ; CAM13RIDGE t1LE 20%'� 2$3 IVORYI, 10% *281 CITRUS YELLOW x 1 MANUFACTURING CO, CtNC.I#NAT2 , OH10 OR 457 *I73 GRAY 'MEDLEY" 25%4°174 GRAY MOSAIC•TILE CO. 3000 20%* 133 YELLOW 10% 1'134 YELLOW (VELVETONE MOSAICS) lux 1" ZANESVILLE, OHIO OR 45 T. LT. GRAY ` "PAN-O-RAMIC 2s% DARK GRAY BLEND" *3003 207. IVORY YELLOW Itti,x IIAOLEAN 4 LANSDALE! PENN ` 10% (UNGLAZED, PLAIN COLOR WALLS 8 VANITY (1) F ELD *781 CITRUS YELLOW 4�/4"x4'/a" CAMt.RIDGE' TILE (2) I3ASE „ „ „ 4Y4"*41/4" MANUFACTURING .CO. (3) CAP i. .. n 211.1."x41/4'- CINCINNATI, OHIO OR (1) FIELD '# 1312 YELLOW 414"x4144" `MOSAIC (2) BASE " „ 04"x41/4." TILE CO_ (3) CAP OR ,1u 41, , ,/4., ZANESVILLE, OHIO 0.12 BUTTERCUP 4'4'1x4'/.1° (I) FIELD (2) BASE "' 4.14•,x4v4.. AM'ERICAN-OkEAN (3) CAP „ 4y4't,,4y4" .LANSDALE, PE14 . PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA 1 2 3 4 5 "ON ..1.33HS 'Ots1 'OM° POR-20 9TORAGE- OFFICE PLU -13 WORV. PLU-12. GRE-A9E KEY FLOOR PLAN Pt.1W000914E4.F- -PASTE-N TO 15RACI4E-T5 w/ 8-32 4. MAC14INE- 9CRE-WO 4 NUTO DO. VAL NO. CLIPL. SECTION 0 9CALE-;11/2"-1,0' WALL LINE - TOP OF OTANDARO I. PRICE TAG MOULDING ON FRONT & EXPOSED ENDS OF ALL OFFICE SHELVING. 2. ALL SHELVING TO BE 3/4" MATERIAL, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 3. DETAILS SHOWN ARE FOR RIGHT HAND STATIONS - LEFT HAND STATION, DETAILS MUST BE. REVERSED. 4. WALL STANDARDS ARE FASTENED TO MASONRY W7 EXPANSION ANCI-IORS AND TOGGLE BOLTS. FII2ST ANCHOR *To 9E- PLACED 114 4114 140LE- F-ROM TOP or - STANDARD Y,4" tAOROE- 2." X4COI.17. sXe 10- /04" *Tei,WERE-0 IAA001417E- SECTION 0 SCALE-% I Vs"11.-0" LIGHT F-IXTUR 0/4" XVI," PLYWOOD VALANCE - SECTION 0 REVISION CALLED CK.IT 1B3OTTOlkil 514 E.I-F • SECTION 2'REVISED WASH S. GREASE- ROOM , SHELVING 3 EXTENDED WALK. • 'FORM 1818 6-54 • A 1 WALL STD. BY CHKD. InIV 41.1.) . DATE APP'D oc_10.11Wer 10-21-56 Ar,b,154/Arr I<LUITS 9-16-37 B Y*1 UST 4. 5 0 C) We 2081 we 1282. W5 1282 YA 12 VA 1/4 22 REVISED WASGREASE ROOM SI4ELVING REVISED KEY FLOOR PLAM WO 2082 WASH a. GREASE ROOM SHELVING WC 51/112 SWCh/ IGV2, WC. V12, 812. 79 KR-1C0 EDGE 0 F- SI4E-LVI Isd1-10 11 YV9 1282 M9 11 1482. W9 1481 WS 2482 vvr6, 1/4 12 FLOOR--; WIb 1/4 22 FOR BIDS FOR APPR. FOR zf-U DESIGN DRAWN NILLIPS CHECKED APP'D legkii4W E 4 Si 12-9-65 PLU-13 0 M-22 MS- UO" OA-- RE VER5‘151.-E. TOP cove.R,R.f, ‘10 TEVITE.RED HARD 1:St). ENOTH SIDE.5 M9-10 311 Iff‘X 23u .DBL BAR PLU- I SUPPORT EACH END OF BENCA 42." WO-1258 WO- 1258 W9-12b8 we- 1258 F-L007,9 ISOMETRIC ELEV. STORE ROOM UNIT PSR -20 'S PETROLEUM COMPANY BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA SHELVING INSTALLATION FOR OFFICE ,WASH ROOM ,GREASE ROOM 8. STORAGE ROOM MODEL 66-DR-I01-201 SCALE IsiaT a-0 • 7 0 5 'ON 133 HS A -ow -omo C • • D E S8-0" • 0, • 0° 0 , i ..0 / -,i.-- •-// -0 co 0 --"--- 00010r°4 // / / / ///1 /// /)//''/ / , // // 2"Xl0" tbOLT-0 TC) WALI tt. 8 YtF- 17 irx to. Joie•To eI O.C. w/ I"X4" CROSS tb210GIV.IG MIOST44.1 .5 JO1S'T DOUF5LE• JOIST 14i-4" 0 PSOLTE-0 TO WALL —4.:"M.Su.L.PLY, Ff,&tif PO; Mt; (7-eP). noumLe- JOIST / ./.7z-/7 - — • 0 /D 0 • 4/C, . ® 4 • rit "t9 I '7 t/ 0 r 4 2-4 WALL L 11.1E- - 8" ROOF FRAMING PLAN 'KALE: 1/4" = I O'' 0 400105f VMS 411/ i . • 1 4JOIST- &Eti.s; — WALL LMIE Aft 0 1 1 fr / -f ,/6,11 1/' , 1' 0 • 1 / / Z. X 10 FASCIA NO REVISION /r L. . .") • 7 7E-Vic..,1".-D ,11 I b F., A BY DATE CHKD APP 0 - - 1. • / - , _ .t. 7 RF2L1CTE-1) WALI.S.,514ORTEIJEtri ).,)FW 8[11.5 OVER Lr B C - c;) " fe* • ..-31VJS 1 to 0 z iTc Gs0. \VALL. r3r. Tgrzu-oui E-41;CE t91 V•41,./..*.*; \\./. GC ArV. z 0 riooe -3sto-i69 -1 0 rot -4 fr < 0 T 0 1' t FOR BIDS FOR APPR. FOR CONS' DESIGN DRAWN CHECKEL •ZIVYT. ARP D •1•410.,131•46., E miier MIND -311V6-A 600cs 9'-4" 9NIti5V1-J 'I'C 'tt9 176 mit! PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY'm 66 BARTLESVILLE,. OKLAHOMA SEAL E ROOF ,.FRAMING PLAN G DR —101 -CUTI3ACK 2 STALL LEFT HAND F `rt G " MC4035 H 4":"03r1 NO _ . . 'ON 133HS A HSEOI-OW'ON'OMC B c D E G H J K s 1 O • OVC-21AIJC-, PACE- LICNT TNIS 6IDE- 15 OPTIOIJA.L. 5E-E- PLOT PL/W. L r6Al -00 P0 38'-0" SCEVICE- DE -AD E JD 150 Al✓!p. 120/240 VOLT., 5/LIC,�L /�1-SAS SEA 1llC FROM POWER CO. POLE, CONTRACTOR TO 610 _, ' FL/RA1/.6/--1 4L1 M47-ER1/IL L460R REQUIREC TO ..._ REAC/-/ p0/A.1T Of 56Rv/CE 5pEC/T'1EO 6•7" PQwE 10 TELEp�r oti/E pAJJFL 8 P5A1 - EL F CTI' IL METER avg cCMPR. p0\\/ER .-- 6 .- 0 Alf3OVE FLOOR 5'- O' c5= 0' W ORX A AEA Q Nk;, wo,K UNCN C) • Fs c 1 -Z,LIP,; Z, LOCATE CLEAR Of' NEAT DUCT 1 `� sc/2 N -HI p5 /282 c'wirovE1� S 1 'Xi,. 3,¢ T\V 1 To QAAJEL "L'.'` //N COND. 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The council, acting as the Eagan Economic Development Author- ity also •entered into a prelimi- L ary development agreement y`th Commercial Property Development Corp. and Re kestors Realty LLC that includes the land Mellon owns. • According to the agreement, the project could include resi- dential and retail development. "There's a shopping mall going in behind us and the city has rezoned it for retail and com- mercial development," Mellon' said. "My kind of business does- n't fit with what they want." Although Hedges said the city might help the developers acquire property on Biscayne Avenue, where Magnum Tow- ing is, he said the timing. of the permit revocation and the rede- velopment plan are simply a coincidence. "It's true that his parcel is now included in the'1'IF," Hedges said. "But the enforcement of the CUP was not intended as an aggravation in any way." The city's principal com- plaint with Mellon has been how long he keeps vehicles on his property. Mellon's conditional -use per- mit allows only the storage of impounded or towed vehicles on the property but does not set a timeframe for .how long they can sit there, according to the lawsuit. The city first cited Magnum Towing for a permit violation in 1994, according to city officials and records. The city also sent violation notices in 1996, 2000, 2002 and 2006. The city attorney filed a criminal complaint in 2001, and Mellon was found guilty of two of the five misdemeanors he was charged with and fined $300, according -to the city At the time, city inspectors found trees growing through vehicles and long grass on the site. "There's no question there's been a long history of issues here and several corrective measures taken to try to get the site cleaned up,"feity spokesman Tom Garrison said. "A June 1 inspection found that things still were not taken care of." The judge in 2001 ruled the continued storage of vehicles after they were eligible, accord- ing to state statute, to be sold or disposed of changes the site to an outdoor storage facility of abandoned vehicles. That in turn would make Mellon's prop- erty a junkyard, which is not permitted under the condition- al -use permit, officials said. Mellon disputes that con- tention and said the city is using "little nitpick deals" to push him out. His attorney, Jeffrey Car- son, agreed. "He's been operating his business and conducting it in the same way he was years ago. What's changed is the city and what's around him," Carson said. "I don't believe that he actually is in violation of his • conditional -use permit. And that's the question for the court to act on." A court date has not yet been set. 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An index greater than 50 indicates growth. 70 60 50 58.9 40 20 09 30 S 0ND 2010 J F MAIN] A S Source: Creighton University Nearly 3,000 millionaires collected unemployment benefits in 2008 D2 & Deli is one of six retail food co- ops nationwide that are rolling out a unique rating system Saturday, an effort to highlight products originating from small, lo- cal farmers and food companies, as well as wholesale food co-ops. The local food movement is hot these days, and co-ops have long focused on local of- ferings from smaller — and of- ten organic — producers. "But we didn't really have a mech- anism to tell people who was producing their food," said Tom Vogel, Seward Co-op's market- ing manager. That mechanism is a label af- fixed directly to the packaging of some food items, or placed on grocery shelves to indicate ix, a nod to the sixth of seven inter - Tom Vogel national principles that have guided co-ops of all kinds for over 100 years. The sixth principle is "Cooperation Among Cooperatives." To get a P6 rating, a product must meet two of three criteria: Be locally grown; originate from a small farm or producer; come from another co-op or nonprofit operation. At Seward Co-op, local - The P6 labels are a way to tell consumers who is producing their food, Seward Co- op's marketing manager Tom Vogel says. ly grown is defined as coming from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Io- wa, South Dakota or North Da- kota. Also, items with some lev- el of production taking place lo- cally — beyond simply repack- aging — would be covered, such as coffee grown overseas but roasted locally. A small farmer or producer is defined as one that's indepen- Co-ops continues on D4 P. c; Unexpected layoff led to burgeoning Eagan fleet repair firm ts SMALL BUSINESS DICK YOUNGBLOOD "I was blindsided," said Gary Dalton, whose job was eliminated in May 2008 as general manager of a fleet vehi- cle maintenance service started as a fundraiser by a Dakota County non- profit. "I had no clue it was coming." One thing he was sure of: With three children, two of them at or Dow • 41.63 10,829.68 Nasdaq • 2.13 2,370.75 S&P 500 • 5.04 1,146.24 near college age, he had to do some- thing fast. Just three months later, in August 2008, Dalton put every asset he had on the line to start Ultimate Fleet Re- pair, an Eagan company that special- izes in maintenance and repair ser- vices for commercial vehicle fleets. He started with just two employ- ees and a promise to adjust his sched- ule to meet the needs of his clients. The result is "exceptional service," said one of his clients, Mike Lins, lo- NYSE • 54.84 7,335.91 Russell2K ST100 • 3.15 •0.84 679.29 166.88 gistics and safety manager at Gresser Co. Inc., an Eagan concrete and ma- sonry contractor. And the payoff is a business that, in little more than two years, has grown to 16 employees and a reve- nue stream that topped $800,000 in 2009 and is on track to reach $1.2 mil- lion this year. The way I figure it, if we could find a few million Gary Daltons and lay them all off, we could solve the un- employment problem forthwith. Gold (oz.) • $10.20 $1,319.80 Oil (bbl.) • $1.61 $81.58 3-month T-bill 0.15% The key is service, Lins said: "In Gresser's line of business, our trucks are tightly scheduled and it's diffi- cult to take them off-line for mainte- nance. Gary and his team will work on our trucks whenever we can get the trucks to them, be it 7 p.m. or 6 a.m." Better yet, "if you don't need the work, he'll tell you," Lins said. 'And if he knows something's covered by Youngblood continues on D2 P. 10-year T-note 2.51% 30-year T bond 3.71% Prime rate 3.25% g ors. cn • bumpers for their first child, but had 0 IF WE trouble find- ing anything DON'T COME that didn't pre- vent the child AGAINST from getting entangled in THIS, THEY the crib. Today, ARE GOING Breathable - Baby sells its TO DRIVE product on- line as well US OUT OF as in Babies 'R' Us stores. BUSINESS. )> The company brings in less Dale Waters, than $5 mil- founder of lion a year in BreathableBaby sales and has fewer than 10 employees. BreathableBaby says its crib bumper stands out from its com- petition because it is made out of material that allows air to circu- late and reduces the risk of suffo- cation, entanglement and climb- ing. The product has won the 2008 Seal of Approval from the Nation- al Parenting Center and an Award of Excellence from Child Safety House Calls. "We really are connected with the concerns of parents. We're not industry putting product out there," Susan Waters said. "We had an issue with our own child, and we are committed to helping others keep their babies safe." This is the second lawsuit Bumpers continues on D2 ► LIBOR U.S. dollar 1 month 1.3780 $/euro 0.26% 83.37 yen/S 1 G A, 8. 0 2. a. a 2 2 ro. 1. 0 a.' o. a i. a a. 0 0i. '8t• 2. 1, a; 3i S. 'e, 81 S' .S. s o, 0. . V• 8. e, 2 e 8 A P. • i. S• a e• a s a 9 L 0• e e 0 t e 8 _ayoff to burgeonLg Li,agan repair buskriess < YOUNGBLOOD FROM DI warranty or recall, he'll advise you to take it to the dealer at no cost instead of paying him to repair it." Despite concerns about lost income, Dalton, 47, refused his former employer's offer of a $5,000 stipend in return for signing a non -compete agree- ment. Instead, he raided his re- tirement accounts for $30,000 and obtained a $120,000 SBA loan to start the company, which grew rapidly into a thriving business — and a nag- ging financial headache. The problem: Accounts re- ceivable that grew quickly to five- and six -figure balanc- es presented a daunting chal- lenge for a company with lim- ited resources. A deal Dalton cut with a White Bear Lake auto deal- er to pay for parts as they're used freed up about $20,000 in working capital, he figures. Still, by the end of 2008 he had emptied his savings and retire- ment accounts and maxed out his credit cards to stay ahead. Waiting for checks The difficulties only multi- plied as the economy slipped into deep recession. One cli- ent went bankrupt, owing him $5,100; and another large cus- tomer cut back significantly on service. "We were walking the line KIIIIDSANDg,1I.LeMB VII. i T E IF]t 1E? Business Maintenance and repair services for commercic vehicle fleets. loundedi 2008 „ s Headquarters Eagan Website www ultmiatefleetrepa r com Executive Founder and CEO Gary Dalton Employees 16 2009 revenue $803,000, on track"to reach $12 million m 2010 between success and failure," Dalton said. "Which is why we jump the mail carrier ev- ery day looking for checks from clients." The pressure has eased a bit in recent weeks with a second SBA loan, this one for $40,000. Nonetheless, Dalton still pays close attention to the dai- ly mail deliveries: "We don't want her [the carrier] to think we don't love her," he joked. But seriously: "People say we're doing good, , the bank says we're doing good, but I'm not sure what good is," Dal- ton said. "I'm still afraid of failure." And, given what's at stake, "failure is not an option," he added. Dalton's company is based on a business model he helped develop at. Dakota Area Re- source Transportation Ser- vice (DARTS), which spe- cialized in repair and mainte- nance of vehicles operated by Q other Twin Cities nonprofits. A few of those clients fol- lowed him to Ultimate Fleet Repair, but he quickly broad- ened his focus to include all commercial fleets. His client list now includes the sizable likes of Midwest Coca-Cola, the St. Paul Park Fire Depart- ment and Ryder Truck Leas- ing, not to mention a few bus- es and an armored car fleet. In building the business, Dalton sought a niche he thought would be less crowd- ed..So the focus is on commer- cial fleets with 1-ton vehicles, which generally are too small for large repair companies that specialize in semitrailer trucks and bigger than most auto dealers are interested in. He's quick to add, howev- er, that he handles everything from company autos to over - the -road semis. Dalton does little advertis- ing. When he's had the time he's gone "knocking on doors, DICK YOUNGBLOOD • Star Tribune Gary Dalton started his fleet vehicle repair service three months after his job was eliminated in 2008. Two years later, his company employs 16 people. digging for customers," but mainly he trusts that word- of-mouth about the compa- ny's service focus will keep the business growing. Dalton is doing business un- der the Ultimate Fleet Repair moniker, but that's not the cor- porate name for the company he founded two years ago. No, the official name is "3Kids and Us LLC. " "Every time I do anything, it's for the family," Dalton said. "The name keeps me fo- cused." Dick Youngblood • 612-673-4439 • yblood@startribune.com 0 May 6fI1ah crash' ®_ D w a FLASH CRASH FROM D1 The trade triggered aggres- sive selling of the futures con- tracts and the index sank about 3 percent in four minutes. The report said the design of the firm's trading formula may have amplified the rush to sell. It said the formula ignored price changes and responded to the volume of trading. The automated program sped up the firm's selling as other mar- ket players began trading the first block of futures contracts that flooded the market. Waddell & Reed has main- tained that the transaction' "was not the cause of any ab- normal price action." Nearly 21,000 trades were canceled in the ensuing weeks because the exchanges deemed them erroneous. In response; the SEC and the major U.S. ex- changes agreed on a six-month pilot program that briefly halts trading of some stocks that mark big price swings. The new' "circuit breakers" are in effect until Dec. 10. aga.n m .t I \ er of af.3 Jurn ears lieges (comietito r stk. llcc_ ea a BUMPERS FROM Di Breathable Baby has filed against competing companies. Breathable Baby said it sued a Canadian company for copying its product and last year, and the other business backed off. In its latest lawsuit, Breath- ableBaby is asking Summer In- fant to pay for damages and liti- gation costs. BreathableBaby is requesting that Summer Infant 'stop infringing on its patent and trademark and from using any mark or names too similar to BreathableBaby. George John, chairman of the Marketing Department at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Manage- ment, said defending intellec- tual property rights is impor- tant for small companies that want to thwart more attempts to copy a product. "Essential- ly if you persistently do not de- fend it, you're going to end up losing your rights," John said. Summer Infant did not re- turn calls for comment. The Rhode Island -based business reported nearly $153.5 million in sales last year. Wendy Lee • 612-673-1712 y � ,.e.1111711mime7 LDER ENDS k'I9MEADi KEEPING YOU ORGANIZED No. 10334 2-153L SUSTAINABLE FoREsnw MIL RECYCLED wnwnvE ccNru4T w% Greed Ma Sourcing POST•CONSUNER .. WADE W USA GET ORGANIZED AT SMEAD.COY I3c►Nt FD tzaR Some major businesses here in recent years have been: Sperry Univac--Eagan was selected for the headquarters of Sperry Univac Defense Systems because of its proximity to the Twin Cities and the possibilities it provides for future expansion. SUDS is a leading world developer of sophisticated computer technology that is used by military. and civilian agencies of the U.S. government. Sperry Univac computers are the hearts of systems on the surface, at sea and in space. The original building was completed in 1967 and expanded in 1973; another 235,000-`q.-ft. facility is currently under construction ,to be completed in 1983. When the new building is finished, 800 employees will work on nearly 70 acres of company land in Eagan. Sperry Univac's intention to remain here helps affirm the Twin Cities area as one of::the nation's leading electronics centers. Comserv--This corporation, founded in 1968,.manufactures and sells computer software for the manufacturing industry. In 1982 it is headquartered in Mendota Heights, but a new headquarters in Eagan is under construction; it is planned to be occupied in March 1983. The 195,000 sq. ft. building will house 449 employees. Comsery needed space to build and chose the-: Eagan location that would be near the airport. The corporation has a. network of offices with branches in 13 U.S. cities as well as Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Coca Cola .Bottling Midwest Inc. --This facility is the largest Coca-Cola bottling plant in one unit in the United States. It is located in the Eagandale Industrial Park; an 48 million ex- pansion doubled the plant's original size. Coca Cola i3ottling Midwest e::ploys about 600 people. West Publishing Co. --A warehouse covering 17 acres at Highway 49' and Wescott Road is part of this company's facility network.. West Publishing, based in St. Paul, prints law and textbooks. A recently completed 47 million addition to the Eagan location brought the warehouse to its present size. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota --This nonprofit health service plan corporation is the state's largest health coverage carrier. Its $6-million facility at Highway 13 and Yankee Doodle Road was built in 1970. The corporation provides group. and individual health coverage. Its related affiliates include HMO Minnesota, which offers health maintenance organization cover- age; and Minnesota Indemnity Inc., which offers dental and dis- -ability insurance. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is a member of the national Blue Cross and Blue Shield Associations. The Eagan facility employs over 1100 people. COMMERCIALIINDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Residential growth was accompanied by an increase in commercial and industrial development. During the early 1960s, an area of land was zoned for commercial use along Highway 13 east of Cedar Avenue. It was.here that the Cedarvale shopping. center was constructed beginning in.1964; later phases were added in 1968 and 1970. It is presently the largest commercial site in Eagan. More commercial activity has developed in its location as well as in other parts of Eagan. In addition to Cedarval„ other • major commercial areas are Yankee Square (on Yankee Doodle Road.), the area along Highway 55 ('primarily motels and auto- mobile businesses), the area. along Highway 13 and'along Nicols Road. In 1979 there were over 175 commercial businesses in Eagan. Industry was also encouraged to locate in Eagan; both the Planning Committee and the Town Board hoped to maintain a balanced community with the benefit of a strong and diversified tax base. Much of the land along the main highways and railroads was in- tended for industrial purposes when the fist zoning ordinance -was approved. Among the earliest industries to locate in Eagan was Lull Engineering Co., which received its building permit in 1956. Platting of industrial parks began with Sibley Terminal Industrial Park'(1964), Cedar Industrial Park (1966). and Eagandale Industrial Park (with its first two additions in 1967). The availability of good land and proximity to the Twin Cities, as well as improved access via present and future routes across the river valley, continue to encourage business growth in Eagan. Some major businesses here in recent years have been: Sperry Univac--Eagan was selected for the headquarters of Sperry Univac Defense Systems because of its proximity to the Twin Cities and the possibilities it provides for future expansion. SUDS is a leading world developer of sophisticated computer technology that is used by military and civilian agencies of the U.S. government. Sperry Univac computers are the hearts of systems on the surface, at sea and in space. The original building was completed in 1967 and expanded in 1973; another 235,000-sq.-ft. facility is currently under construction to be completed in 1983. When the new building is finished, 800 employees will work on nearly 70 acres of company land in Eagan. Sperry Univac's intention. to remain here helps affirm the Twin Cities area as one of Ahe nation's leading electronics centers. Comserv--This corporation, founded in 1968, manufactures and sells computer software for the manufacturing industry. In 1982 it is headquartered in Mendota Heights, but a new headquarters 'in Eagan is under construction; it is planned to be occupied in March 1983. The 195,000 sq. ft. building will house 440 employees. Comsery needed space to build and chose ther.Eagan location that would be near the airport. Th.e corporation has a. network of offices with branches in 13 U:S. cities as well as Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Coca Cola Bottling Midwest lnc.--This facility is the largest Coca-Cola bottling plant in one unit in the United States. It is located in the Eagandale Industrial Park; ana8 million ex- pansion doubled the plant's original size. Coca Cola Bottling Midwest e:nploys about 600 people. West Publishing Co. --A warehouse covering 17 acres at highway 49 and Wescott Road is part of this company's facility network. West Publishing, based in St. Paul, prints law and textbooks. A recently completed 07 million addition to the agan location brought the _warehouse to its present size. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota --This nonprofit health .service plancorporation is the state's largest health coverage • carrier. Its $6-million facility at Highway 13 and Yankee Doodle Road was built in 1970. The corporation provides group and individual health coverage. Its related affiliates include HMO Minnesota, which offers health maintenance organization cover- age, and Minnesota Indemnity Inc., which offers dental and dis- ability insurance. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is a member of the national Blue Cross and Blue Shield Associations. The Eagan -facility employs over 1100 people. 1 Lz..i1NY,rf DER N�s