Document - Historical information/data - City Services Document - 1/1/1978NEW POLICE BUILDING FOR EAGAN
The construction of a new Eagan Police
Department building is well underway. Lo-
cated on a twenty acre site to the southeast
of the Eagan City Hall, the building repre-
sents an important step in the growth of the
City.
Planning for the new building began in
early 1976. The Eagan Police Department
currently has 18 sworn officers, which to-
gether with the increased number of other
City employees has resulted in a serious
lack of space in the present building. After
consideration of several alternatives,
with input from the Police Department and
careful review of the architect's (Horne
Architects, Inc.) preliminary plans, the City
Council accepted bids and gave final approval
to the construction. An official ground-
breaking ceremony was held on November 11,
and it is expected that the building will be
completed by June, 1978.
Anticipated cost of this new building is
$490,000. There will be 16,000 sq. ft. of
floor space, with the basement and first
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floor containing office space, the dispatcher
room, two holding cells, and rooms for evi-
dence storage and officer training.
The cost of this project will be paid
through the use of Federal Revenue Sharing
funds which the City has recieved in recent
years. The building has been designed with
the potential for expansion (both another
story and an addition to the side) if neces-
sary to accomodate future needs such as a new
Council Chamber and additional space for
City offices. Additional land is also avail-
able on this site for the possible construc-
tion of a fire station, community center,
library, or other municipal buildings.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
For questions regarding.....
Meeting Agendas -
Council decisions -
ordinances Call 454-8100
Sewer & Water Bills -
Building Inspections -
General. Information
For questions regarding
Snow Plowing -
Street Maintenance -Call 454.5220
For questions regarding
Park Programs -
Ice Skating Schedules -Call 454-7802
Police, Fire, Rescue Emergency -Call 454-3700
CITY EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
An important element in the provision of
municipal services is the equipment used by City
employees. Listed here are some of the larger
pieces of equipment which the City of Ea
purchased in recent months.
Earlier this year, a Tandom 8000 truck was
acquired for Public Works to be used in hauling
and snow plowing. The City has also purchased
a one -ton asphalt roller for street repair, and
has on order a 21i -ton truck for road maintenance
work.
The Park Department has added a number of
items, including a one -ton maintenance truck, a
3/4 ton pick-up, plus sweeper and snow blower
attachments, a grass mower, and a striping
machine for use on playing fields.
The Police Department has purchased an
additional squad car this year, and replaced
three existing cars. It also has acquired a
mobile radar unit.
Finally, a major investment for the City was
the aerial ladder truck to be used by the
Volunteer Fire Department.
During 1978, a 5 -year Capital Improvement
Program will be prepared for the City. Updated
annually, the CIP allows for better planning of
public improvements and major equipment purchases
in line with budgetary considerations.
HISTORY OF EAGAN TO BE WRITT£
A brief history of Eagan has been included
in the 1978 Eagan Directory which will be distri-
buted this spring. This short write-up was
designed to provide a general overview of
Eagan's history, particularly for newer residents.
In addition, a much more detailed_ and com-
prehensive history of Eagan will be prepared in
the coming months. The City has hired an indi-
vidual through the CETA program to work on the
research and writing of this document. Also,
a citizen's committee will be appointed to help
give direction to the project so that the final
document will be as complete as possible.
Individuals interested in serving on this com-
mittee should contact the City Administrator.
AMBULANCE SERVICE
Ambulance service for Eagan residents is
provided through an arrangement with Divine
Redeemer Hospital in South St. Paul. Residents
in need of emergency ambulance service should
call 454-3700. Members of the Eagan Volunteer
Fire Department with training in
respond to these calls.
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