Document - Historical information/data - City Services Document - 1/1/1978 (2) NEW POLICE BUILDING FOR EAGAN CITY EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
The construction of a new Eagan Police An important element in the provision of
Department building is well underway. Lo- municipal services is the equipment used by City
cated on a twenty acre site to the southeast employees. Listed here are some of the larger
of the Eagan City Hall, the building repre- pieces of equipment which the City of Ea`�'1
sents an important step in the growth of the purchased in recent months.
City. Earlier this year, a Tandom 8000 truck was
Planning for the new building began in acquired for Public Works to be used in hauling
early 1976. The Eagan Police Department and snow plowing. The City has also purchased
currently has 18 sworn officers, which to- a one-ton asphalt roller for street repair, and
gether with the increased number of other has on order a 21�-ton truck for road maintenance
City employees has resulted in a serious work-
lack of space in the present building. After The Park Department has added a number of
consideration of several alternatives, items, including a one-ton maintenance truck, a
with input from the Police Department and 3/4 ton pick-up, plus sweeper and snow blower
careful review of the architect's (Horne attachments, a grass mower, and a striping
Architects, Inc.) preliminary plans, the City machine for use on playing fields.
Council accepted bids and gave final approval The Police Department has purchased an
to the construction. An official ground- additional squad car this year, and replaced
breaking ceremony was held on November 11, three existing cars. It also has acquired a
and it is expected that the building will be mobile radar unit.
completed by June, 1978. Finally, a major investment for the City was
Anticipated cost of this new building is the aerial ladder truck to be used by the
$490,000. There will be 16,000 sq. ft. of Volunteer Fire Department.
floor space, with the basement and first During 1978, a 5-year Capital Improvement
floor containing office space, the dispatcher Program will be prepared for the City. Updated
room, two holding cells, and rooms for evi- annually, the CIP allows for better planning of
dence storage and officer training. public improvements and major equipment purchases
The cost of this project will be paid in line with budgetary considerations.
through the use of Federal Revenue Sharing
funds which the City has recieved in recent HISTORY OF EAGAN TO BE WRITT£
years. The building has been designed with
the potential for expansion (both another A brief history of Eagan has been included
story and an addition to the side) if neces- in the 1978 Eagan Directory which will be distri-
sary to accomodate future needs such as a new buted this spring. This short write-up was
Council Chamber and additional space for designed to provide a general overview of
City offices. Additional land is also avail- Eagan's history, particularly for newer residents.
able on this site for the possible construc- In addition, a much more detailed and com-
tion of a fire station, community center, prehensive history of Eagan will be prepared in
library, or other municipal buildings. the coming months. The City has hired an indi-
TELEPHONE NUMBERS vidual through the CETA program to work on the
research and writing of this document. Also,
For questions regarding. . . . . a citizen's committee will be appointed to help
Meeting Agendas - give direction to the project so that the final
Council decisions - document will be as complete as possible.
Ordinances Call 454-8100 Individuals interested in serving on this com-
Sewer & Water Bills - mittee should contact the City Administrator.
Building Inspections -
General. Information AMBULANCE SERVICE
For questions regarding Ambulance service for Eagan residents is
Snow Plowing - provided through an arrangement with Divine
Street Maintenance -Call 454.5220 Redeemer Hospital in South St. Paul. Residents
in need of emergency ambulance service should
For questions regarding call 454-3700. Members of the Eagan Volunteer
Park Programs - _ Fire Department with training in fir- ar C_'
res and to these calls.
Ice Skating Schedules -Call 454 7802 P
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Police, Fire, Rescue Emergency-Call 454-3700