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1994-12 Eagan News • EAGAN N EW CITY OF EAGAN December 1984 3830 Pilot Knob Road . Eagan, MN 55122 Volume 7 NO. 4 Phone: 454-8100 IL v ✓ J THE LONE OAK TREE THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY HOLIDAY HOURS EAGAN'S PLANNED Eagan City officeswillobservethefollow- INSIDE GROWTH LL ing schedule during the upcoming Although the City of Eagan is the fastest W holiday season: growing city in the Twin Cities met- Ly Offices will be open the regular hours of Snow Removal Information . . . .. ... 2 ropolitan area, residents of Eagan can 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Airport Noise. .. .... . ....... . . . .... 3 be secure in the fact that growth in Friday, except for Monday, December Park Development.. . ... .... .. .. . ..4 Eagan is thoroughly planned.The Mayor, Your Libra .._. . . .... g City Council members, Advisory Plan- andLibrary Tuesday, December 25, and Tues- Officer's Notebook . ... . .... . . ... . . 7 ning Commission members, Advisory Januaryl,whenofficeswillbeclosed Winter Recreation Activities . ..... 8 Parks & Recreation Commission mem- bers,the City Administrator and city staff entire day. members work closely together to in- In case of emergency,the Police Depart- sure that the growth, while rapid, is ment is open 24 hours a day,seven days controlled. W aweek 1985 CITY BUDGET All development in Eagan is governed SPECIAL NOTE: The regular Advisory Preparation of the 1985 budget for the by the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan Planning Commission meeting for De- City of Eagan is presently in the final which is one main factor in insuring that Z cember will be held Thursday, Decem- review stage.The City Council has been the growth of Eagan is well planned. ber 20. The first regular City Council working on the budget since last Copies of the plan are available for public meeting for January will be held Wed- summer. reference at the Eagan Municipal Cen- nesday,January 2. ter. Special workshop sessions were held I1J NEW EAGAN GOVERNMENT by the Council during the summer and In addition to the plan's guidelines, any GUIDE BOOK fall months to draft the budget.A public proposal for rezoning or development 0 A new directory/guide book of the Ea- hearing was held September4th to gain must be thoroughly reviewed by the a- U.. gan city government has been prepared public input on the budget design and forementioned personnel and go through to aid residents' understanding of their the levy certification for 1985 was set at a public hearing process before it is �.11 local government and its services. the October 2 City Council meeting. brought before a City Council meeting for official action. Titled,"City&Country,Best of Both",the Taking into consideration the growth The review process is lengthy and de directory explains the organization and rate of the City of Eagan,the Council has tailed and helps to insure that growth in make up of the city government and lists attempted to be conservative in the bud Eagan is well planned and coordinated. names and phone numbers for both elec- get process and to fund those measures W ted officials and staff members. which will maintain a constant level of services for the community. The guidebook also furnishes answers to CITY OF EAGAN many common questions regarding ser- The budget will be printed in January ELECTED OFFICIALS esand regulations oftheCity,suchas and a copy will be available for public Mayor Bea Blomquist ,.,_g licensing, utility billing, voter infor inspection at the municipal center.Until mation,etc.A copy of the booklet is avail- that time,anyone with questions regard- Councilmembers Thomas Egan James Smith able upon request at the reception desk ing the budget should contact the office of the Eagan Municipal Center, of the City Administrator at 454-8100. Jerry Thomas Ted Wachter -1- SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION Winter has arrived and it brings with it the Public Works Departments respon- sibility to perform its snow removal and ice control program in the fastest,most efficient and economical manner possible.This can only be achieved through a concerted effort of the residents and businesses of our community,in coopera- tion with our maintenance personnel. New Parking Ban To help make for easier and more efficient snow removal,the City Council has established new parking regulations which will be in effect from November 15 to April 15. Based on an odd/even day system, similar to that of the sprinkling ban of last summer, the restriction is in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Parking is allowed only on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered calendar days and only on the even-numbered side of the street on even- numbered calendar days. Parking is allowed on both sides of the street from 6 GABLE TV SYSTEM p.m. to 6 a.m. OPERATIONAL Automobiles not in compliance with the new parking regulation may be ticketed and/or towed. Completed portions of Group W's cable television system were activated in mid- Please Remove Curbside Objects November in Burnsville and Eagan.Sub- scribers living nearest the headend at Snowplows plow the snow onto the boulevard area adjacent to the street (7 to H ighway 13 and CedarAvenue were the 13 feet from the curb).Any objects that could hamper or be damaged by the first to be marketed and receive service. snow removal operations should be removed from this area(fences,landscaping, Marketing of the system will continue in etc.). Garbage awaiting pickup should be set out at least eight feet from the vicinity of the headend and branch the curbline.Also,mailboxes should be checked to insure that they are strong out into both cities as construction pro- and secure enough to withstand the weight of a growing snowbank as the gresses. Group W representatives with winter progresses. identification will contact residents when More Miles to Plow cable becomes available in their areas. Since last winter, the city has added 103/4 miles of new streets to be plowed, For$10.95 a month,subscribers recr' bringing the total mileage to 1471/2 miles.These streets are divided into seven the basic service which includes all I plowing districts using five large dumptrucks and two roadgraders. Twenty- broadcast signals,19 satellite channels, three new cul-de-sacs have been added fora new total of 253 which are plowed local weather information and several byfive smaller vehicles,which can plow three to four cul-de-sacs perhourforan accesschannels.Inaddition toone public average 2 - 6" snowfall. access channel,there are separate chan- nels for religion,government,education, This must all be performed in addition to plowing for the three fire stations,the library, regional interconnect and leased police station, the county library and eleven recreational iceskating facilities. access for commercial use. Using all available maintenance personnel, the city hopes to be able to com- Local programming on access channels plete all snow-removal operations for an"average"snowfall within 12- 16 hours. will be produced by Burnsville and Eagan Questions residents trained by Group W in televi- sion production. Classes in basic, inter- If you have any questions regarding snow-removal procedures,please contact mediate and advanced TV production the Superintendent of Streets at 454-5220.Any questions pertaining to a vehicle are now being offered at Group W's Burns- that has been towed should be directed to the Police Department at 454-3700. ville location. For more information,call County Road Plowing Group W at 894-2450. Other programs will be produced professionally by Group Snow removal on the following roads is the responsibility of the Dakota County W staff in cooperation with local groups Highway Department: and individuals. Nicols Road(#23) Cliff Road(#32) Construction began IastJune with crews Lone Oak Road(#26) Lexington Avenue(#43) stringing cable along utility poles and Yankee Doodle Road(#28) Dodd Road north of Diff ley(#63) laying it underground next to power and Diffley Road(#30) County Road#63A telephone lines.Where property was dis- Pilot Knob Road(#31) rupted, crews worked to restore land- Any calls pertaining to snow and ice control on these county roads should be scapingthroughout the summerandfall. directed to the Dakota County Highway Department at 437-0398. Underground construction and proper- ty restoration will continue this year -s Thank You! long as weather permits and resur i Your patience, understanding and cooperation will be greatly appreciated by the spring. Aerial construction will 06'h- your neighbors and the personnel who will be putting in long hours to clear our tinue throughout the year.The system is streets as quickly as possible.Please be assured that we will make every effort scheduled to be completed by fall of to perform this operation in the most efficient manner possible. next year. -2- ADVISORY APPOINTMENTS AIRPORT NOISE FINDINGS Interested residents are encouraged to apply for positions on the City's Advisory During January of this year,the City Council appointed concerned residents to Planning Commission,Advisory Parks& an"Airport Noise Committee".The purpose of the committee was to study the _ creation Commission and the Joint air traffic noise situation in Eagan and to report their findings and make recom- _,nsville/Eagan Cable Communica- mendations to the City Council. tions Commission. Advisory Planning Commission The committee met on a regular basis throughout the spring, summer and fall The A meets dvi fourth Tuesday of each month and presented a report of findings and recommendations to the City Council at m mreview development plans and make the October 30 and November 20 City Council meetings.The council formally to adopted these recommendations on November 20. recommendations to the City Council. Three appointments will be made to this Basically, the committee reported that: commission. The three-year terms of The 105 degree headings promulgated for primary takeoff and landing Lloyd Krob and Pamela A. McCrea are runways are not being adhered to; expiring and the one-year alternate posi tion,currently held by Roy Taylor,is also The policies and procedures formulated by the preferential runway plan expiring as of December 31, 1984. have been repeatedly violated, including flying at lower altitudes than designated and diversion from designated corridors The Advisory Parks& Recreation Comm- The quiet hour or restricted hour policy covering nighttime and weekend mission meets the first and third Thurs- hours is not being adhered to, causing unnecessary noise to residents days of each month to advise the City and businesses; Council regarding park dedication by Aircraft are flying diversionary patterns into and out of Runway#22 rather developers, purchase of additional park than following the prescribed Cedar Avenue corridor; land, development of existing park land and City recreation programs. Three The City of Eagan and its residents receive the majority of all take-offs and appointments are required to fill the ex landings during the nighttime quiet or curfew hours; piring three-year terms of Richard Car- Ground run-ups have repeatedly created excessive and unnecessary noise in roll, Sandy Bertz and William C.Jackson. violation of prescribed and accepted run-up procedures; The Cable Communications Commis- Air traffic counts indicate an excessive amount of landings and take-offs sion meets the second Thursday of each occur over the City of Eagan month to oversee the administration of The City Council resolved that the following conditions be considered for the *he joint Burnsville/Eagan cable televi- purpose of regulating air traffic noise in the City of Eagan: ,n system.Three appointments will be Propose the formulation of an airtraffic noise taskforce in conjunction with -Made to this commission. The two-year several adjoining cities to further study the impact of air traffic noise; terms of Bob Cooper and Ron Voracek Through the task force, to propose appropriate legislation to effectively are expiring and the one-year alternate serve to control safety and noise issues; position,currently held by Lloyd Krob is also expiring. To require that flight patterns over the City of Eagan be on an agreed-upon predetermined course and that flights be returned to the original flight pat- Residents of Eagan who wish to apply terns prior to the two year experiment presently in effect; for one of the above positions should To require that special measures be undertaken to restrict run-up noise; submit a letter expressing their interest To require that reasonable penalties be imposed on pilots and airline car- to the City Administrator,3830 Pilot Knob riers that do not adhere to appropriate guidelines and regulations required Road, Eagan, MN 55122, before Dec- for flights to and from the airport; ember 31, 1984. Interviews will be held the evening of January 8 and appoint- To request the FAA and the MAC to require asteeper ascent and descent of aircraft and to extend the 105-degree heading for a distance of at least five me evening will be considered at the 1985 miles from the end of runways. organizational meeting of the City Coun- cil scheduled for January 15, 1985. CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY During this holiday season,the Fire Department recommends that Christmas trees be treated with a universal fire-retardant solution. The Eagan City Newspaper is dis- tributed three times a year as a public Ingredients: service by the Eagan City Council. 9 Ounces Borax Powder The newletter is sponsored by the 1 Gallon Warm Water Public Relations Committee and pre- 4 Ounces Boric Acid pared through the office of the City Administrator. Mix entire contents well and apply to entire tree in generous quantities. All ingred- ients maybe purchased ata drug store at a minimum cost.Total immersion of the tree is most effective, otherwise use a hand or electric sprayer. -3- WINTER VEHICLE' TIPS The Eagan Police Department has several tips for motorists for saving energy and PARK DEVELOPMENT UNDERWAY! lives during the adverse weather in the months ahead. 1. A complete engine tune-up andzn'i inspection from fan belt to tailpipe by a �y reputable garage. l: 2. Replace worn tires and install snow- ��� tires. 3. Replenish radiator antifreeze and windshield washer solutions. 4. Check battery, brakes, and exhaust systems. oa x 5. Windshield wiper blades should wipe clear,meaning live rubber in blades and adequate arm pressure. 6. The heater-defroster should put out enough warm air to keep the windshield and side windows free of frost and ice. 7. All lights should be checked and repaired as needed.Cracked or broken Immediately after the successful passage of the May 22 parks bond by lenses should be replaced and kept residents of Eagan,the detailed planning and development process for all City clear of snow, ice, and mud. parks began. In fact, plans and specifications were reviewed by the Advisory 8. Emergency equipment should be Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council in time to allow for several stowed in your trunk and kept ready: summer and fall construction projects in 1984. booster cables,shovel,tow chain,warn- Specifications and construction documents foF- Rahn Athletic Fields were ing flares,traction mats and the type of prepared and a contract for grading let in late September.The rough grading chains recommended for your car.Some contract for nearly 50,000 cubic yards of material is nearly completed,with fine late model cars require the new "Ii grading and seeding remaining. Because of the fine tolerances associated ed clearance" chains. Check with yCM with the remaining work, it is anticipated this will be completed during the owner's manual or dealer. spring of 1985. Surface development of the entire 20 acre Rahn Park area, 9. Preparation of an emergency kit including parking lots, backstops and fencing, trails and landscaping, is should also become a routine step in scheduled to begin this spring. "winterizing" your car. This kit might include the following items:heavy coats Tennis enthusiasts will be pleased to know that a contract for repair and or blankets,hats,gloves,matches,can- resurfacing of 12 City tennis courts began in late summer.The majority of this dles,candy bars.It's also a good idea to work is now finished with only the final color coating remaining. With proper keep your gas tank closer to full than curing temperatures, it is expected that these courts will be ready for spring empty. play. Lastly,remember to obey the speed limits Park playground equipment design was prepared for six neighborhood parks. and to remember that these limits are Installation at River Hills and Lexington Parks is already completed, with always maximums-weather, road,and Peridot Path nearing completion. Equipment arrival is expected to allow for traffic conditions frequently dictate much early spring installation at Highview, Ridgecliff and Cinnamon Ridge Parks. slower speeds, especially during the Design work for six other parks is now underway.Deliveryand installation of this wintertime. equipment is expected by early summer. Improvements at Northview Athletic Fields are nearing completion. Field and fencing improvements to five softball diamonds are completed and the installa- tion of lighting is 85% completed. The remaining work, including wiring and transformer installation,is expected to be done in the spring,hopefully in time for season play. While construction of these park improvements is underway,detailed planning continues for other park areas. Capricorn, Wedgewood, Schwanz Lake and Coachman Park specifications are anticipated to be completed in time for contracts in March, allowing for a spring start. Improvements to other park areas will continue as the parks development program progresses. -4- KEEP THE FIRE IN YOUR STOVE! As utility costs rise, many residents are deciding to install wood burning heaters. Unfortunately, this type of heating apparatus has been cited as the cause of many damaging fires.However,proper selection,installation,operation and maintenance can help reduce the danger. As our cold weather season ^ = continues, remember the following: SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CLASS Selection: Your wood heater should be listed for safety by UL, ULC, ICBG, The Eagan Police Department will spon- SBCCI, BOCA. In mobile homes,look for HUD and ANSI specifications.Avoid sor a Snowmobile Safety Class begin- the use of all non-listed wood heaters. ning December 11, 1984. To receive Installation: Before installing your certification,a student must be12years wood heater, contact the building in- a`"k of age by March of 1985. mile"^e`"e'—'Ory spection department at the City of Eagan Registration and all classroom sessions (454-8100) for specific requirements. 1 Air Spare will be held in the Community Room of Follow manufacturer's instructions the Fire Administration Building, 3795 exactly as written.General requirements Pilot Knob Road. include: hmbe,P,etad • Wood stove should be at least 36" nm^et^^a,ed.^su aied Registration is December 11 from 6:00 Class a m.A fee of$4.00 for materials from combustibles; to 7:00 p• • Stove connector pipe should be at is charged and each student is asked to least 18" from combustible walls & bring a stamped, self-addressed envel- ceilings; ope. • Vent through an approved class A Clea^opt masonry or factory built chimney; On December 12, 13 and 14 the class Only one stove per flue is safe; -n sessions will be held from 7:00 to edWpod Hewer ..J P.M. • Use 3 sheet metal screws at each joint connection in the metal chimney. The practical examination will be held on the first Saturday after completion of the classroom sessions,weather permit- Operation: To start a fire, use only ting.Each student is required to provide his/her own snowmobile for the practical T paper, kindling, and 2 or 3 split logs. examination. e Give your stove oxygen by opening a window Creosote buildup is a major cause/fuel of chimney fires.You may reduce creosote by: RABIES CLINIC/DOG • Burning wood dried atleastoneyear LICENSES /' after splitting and stacking; A rabies vaccination clinic will be held at • Avoid smoldering fires. Maintain a the Fire Administration Building (Old -�� hot fire.When chimney temperature Z City Hall), 3795 Pilot Knob Road,in late `-36 is below 250° F, creosote forms Z �sted Wend January. A specific date has not yet "eater quickly. been selected. The cost of the shot is _. If a combustible material near your $5.00. Vaccinations are available for // wood burner or connector pipe is too both dogs and cats. Call 454-8100 for hot to hold your hand to, a serious and the date and time of the clinic. potentially dangerous condition exists. 1985 dog licenses may be purchased at Maintenance: the same time. All licenses are due on February 20, 1985. Proof of a current • Inspect chimney at least twice a month during heating season; rabies vaccination bya licensed veterin- • Clean chimney when creosote is '/a" thick; arian is needed; the license cost is • Look for defects: mortar missing, cracks in flue; $3.00 if the animal is neutered or spayed • Check smoke chamber of fireplace or stovepipe for creosote. -' $5.00 if not. Licenses may be pur- sed at City Hall beginning in late Remember: Creosote is very combustible. It occurs in all wood burning December.There is a late charge of 50 units, especially airtight stoves. Use of certain woods or chemical cents per month for licenses not re- cleaners does not prevent creosote build up. newed by February 20. -5- HANDICAPPED POLICY It is the policy of the City of Eagan not to • YOUR discriminate against handicapped per- LMR ARY sons in employment or the provision of services. In addition,the City has adop- ted a grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of com- plaints alleging any action which would 10prohibit or exclude any otherwise qual- ified handicapped individual, solely by HOMEBOUND SERVICES reason of his or her handicap,from par- Are you confined to your home due to physical or prolonged illness,or do you ticipation in or receiving the benefits of know someone who is?You may be eligible for Dakota County Library's Home- city programs or activities. bound Service.All Dakota County residents who are unable to travel to the lib- For further information on the grievance rary, enter the building, carry materials home with them, or who are otherwise procedure,contact the office of the City unable to use the library, are encouraged to utilize Homebound Library Administrator, 454-8100. Services. In orderto more easily serve the hearing Eligibilityand needs of each individual will be determined bya librarystaff mem- impaired, a telecommunications device ber. Each Homebound patron will be issued a Homebound library card.Cards has been installed at the municipal cen- will be kept on file in the Eagan Library and materials will be mailed from this ter and is available by dialing the same source.You may borrow hardcover, paperbacks and large print books,as well number, avail 00. as, magazines, pamphlets and audio cassettes.As a convenience in returning material, a return mailing label will be included in each packet. Materials may be kept for a four-week loan period.A reminder will be sent for all 0 materials kept beyond this time. No fines are charged for overdue materials; S O however, the borrower is responsible for damaged or lost materials. SPECIAL DEER HUNT SEASON Do you or someone you know qualify forthis Homebound Service?Call 452-9600 The Eagan City Council approved a spe- EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS cial bow and arrow hunting season for Good news for library users! Beginning January 6, 1985,the Eagan Library will deer at the November 20 City Council be opgn 12 additional hours per week. New hours will be 10:00 a.m.to 8:30 meeting. The season will last from the p.m. Monday through Thursday; and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to date of approval until December31,1984 5:30 p.m.Also,September through May,the library will be open Sundays from and is limited by a number of restrictions. 1 to 5 p.m.Sunday service is limited to print material and reference/information; The Council approved the special season audio visual and telephone help will not be available. in answerto concerns expressed by res- BOOKS IN SPACE idents over public safety and property The former Cedar Elementary POSE and BASA(Burnsville Area Society for the destruction due to the dangerously high Arts) presented the spectacular soft sculpture now hanging in the Eagan deer population. There have been over library. 70 automotive collisions with deer in Eagan during the past year and farmers Jean Abell,a well-known artist,designed and hand created the hanging that is have complained about the deer damag- permanently mounted in the children's area. The colorful fish and deep sea ing their crops. Concerns were also ex- diver, horse, armadillo and lion suspended above the children's area depict a pressed that the available land could child's love of books and the worlds entered through books. not adequately support the number of deer presently in Eagan. Elizabeth Fedoruk, president of the Dakota County Library Board, accepted this gift from Carol Ann Wilson, representing Cedar Elementary POSE, and The special bow and arrow hunting sea- Carol Guthrie, president of RASA. son in Eagan is the same as that set by the State Department of Natural Resour- ces for the southeast area of Minnesota. Hunters must be licensed by the DNR WONDERING ABOUT YOUR WATER? and there is a limit of one deer per and there is a limit of one deer per person. The Utility Billing Department advises residents to check their sewer and water bill Hunting is allowed only on agriculturally when they receive it.Should there be any question as to water consumption and/or zoned land of more than five acres.The any charges on the bill,call our office,454-8100,and we will be happy to check your hunter must be the landowner or leasee account.Also, it expedites and assures credit to proper accounts if the stub is sent or must have his/her permission. No along with remittance. arrows may pass beyond the boundaries MOVING?? Please notify us at least three days prior to moving giving us a date for of that property and no arrows may be final read,forwarding address, and name of new owner or occupant. shot within 500 feet of any building on adjoining property or of any occupied The Water Department will be happy to meet with school and scout groups or any building. other groups interested. Please contact the City of Eagan Water Department. -6- "OFFICER'S NOTEBOOK" CLIP 'N' SAVE by Officer John Stevenson Q. 1 am planning a Christmas vacation this year.Would it be possible to have POLICE, FIRE RESCUE ....911 the Eagan Police watch my house? A. _afinitely.Just call the Police Department a few days before leaving. Someone Police, from the Department will attempt to check your home and if there are any Non-Emergency... . .... 454-3700 problems we will be able to contact you or someone you designate.At the time For Questions Regarding: you call us,we will ask a few questions to help us watch your home. Meeting Agendas We recommend that the home "look occupied" as much as possible. Keep Council Decisions Ordinances drapes open and use lights on timers.Have a friend take in the mail and/or paper Sewer &Water Bills every day including any flyers on the front door. Give someone a key and have Building Inspection them check the inside of your home periodically(and maybe they can water the City Parks plants or feed the goldfish too?). Especially important this time of the year, hire Recreation Programs someone to shovel the driveway and sidewalks. Lack of footprints or tire tracks Zoning Information two days after a snowstorm is an open invitation to burglars. For more valuable Fire Regulations tips on home security read "What to do before the burglar comes",distributed by Licenses the Department of Public Safety and available free at the Police Station. General Information..454-8100 Q. Is it legal to let my car warm up in the driveway if I lock it up? For Questions Regarding: e A. No, it is a violation of City Code 9.13.There is a dual purpose to this law. It was Snow Plowing Streets Maintenance 454 5220 instituted to prevent auto thefts. Even a locked car can be entered in just a few seconds by an experienced thief,but the ignition takes a little longer and a thief is Mayor very "time conscious". Bea Blomquist .......454-2308 It was also designed to prevent a potentially serious accident from a runaway Councilmembers automobile. Tom Egan...... .... ..452-3957 Jim Smith ..... .......454-1734 Q. Can I ride my snowmobile on the street? Jerry Thomas ..... ...454-1464 Ted Wachter..... . ...454-2130 A. Under certain circumstances, yes, but the laws are very specific and strictly -nforced.You may never ride on any state highway or county road.You may ride City Administrator the street if it is the most direct route from home to a riding area.You may never Tom Hedges ... ......454-8100 '0"rive fasterthan five miles per hour,and you must make a complete stop at every CITY HALL OFFICE HOURS: intersection whether it is marked or not.You may never pass another vehicle and 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. may only ride single file as close to the right hand side as possible.You must be at Monday through Friday least 18 years old or have a snowmobile safety certificate in your possession. Finally, never ride on any sidewalk or boulevard. Other rules that are asked about frequently concern private property and hours of operation.You may not use any public land unless it is designated (and marked) for use by snowmobiles. Private property may only be used with the landowner's permission.There is no snowmobiling allowed after eleven at night on weekdays.On Friday and Saturday you may ride until 2 a.m.,but the single file-5 mph rule applies anytime you are near any residential structure(whetheryou are on the street or in the fields). All state laws, including the proper registration, are also strictly enforced. "CRIME PREVENTION TIPS OF THE MONTH" * When shopping - never leave packages in an unlocked vehicle, thieves like parking lots, especially at Christmastime. * If your apartment building garage has an automatic garage door,wait a moment or two after you pull inside to make sure that someone lurking outside doesn't use this opportunity to get inside your garage.Once inside a thief has a relatively easy time going through your neighbors'and your cars without much fear of being detected.Those few extra seconds can save hundreds of dollars in stolen auto parts and increased insurance premiums for us all. * Any time you need a police car,an ambulance orthe Fire Department-Dial 9-1-1.The system works and works well,so if there is any type of emergency or crime in progress-use 9-1-1.The call will go directly to the emergency dispatcher at the Eagan 'ice Station and may save time and lives. Send your questions or comments to "Officer's Notebook" c/o Officer John Stevenson, Eagan Police Department, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, 454-3900. -7- WINTER OFFICIAL SLIDING HILLS — Hills in several neighborhood and community parks have been designated as official sliding areas. The hill to be used will be posted for your convenience at each site. On-street parking will be the usual practice at each park. Schwanz Lake: North of Wilderness �► Run Road, west of Lynx Court. The sliding hill runs from west to east. Blackhawk Park:Palisade Way at River- ton Avenue.The sliding hill is toward the right from the park entrance.Slide from south to north. Woodhaven Park:On Gold Trail,south- east of Beau D'Rue Drive. Slide from west to east. Cedar Pond Park: On Diffley Road at Diamond Drive. Park on Garnet Lane. Slide from west to east. CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS Peridot Path: On Turquoise Trail at Serpentine Drive. Slide from west to Groomed, cross country ski trails are maintained in the City of Eagan. The east. beginner and the more experienced skier can equally be challenged by the Rahn Park: Off Rahn Road, south c-' trails in scenic settings. Rahn School.Slide from south to nort,,_ Blue Cross/Blue Shield: A new beginners trail will be set, groomed and Country Home Park:On Egan Avenue maintained on the Blue Cross/Blue Shield property this winter.The trail will be at Beam Lane. Slide east to west. located north of the building on the area that provides soccer activity during the Burr Oaks Park: On Chapel Lane at summer and fall. Highway 149. Slide west to east. Easy access parking will be available in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield north parking lot. The trail will take advantage of a gentle slope and flat surfaces. Beginning skiers will enjoy this trail for practicing thier kick and glide,and they will dare to take a hill head-on. Blackhawk Park provides a ski trail one mile in length over hilly terrain.The trail entrance and limited parking are at the end of Palisade Way at Riverton Avenue. Patrick Eagan Park provides two miles of trails over variable terrain. The WINTER RECREATION LEADERS parking lot is located to the west of Lexington Avenue, Y2 mile north of Diffley Road.The trail entrance is readily accessible from the parking area. The Parks and Recreation Department Lebanon Hills Regional Park:Well-groomed ski trails wind through wooded is seeking temporary part-time help to area, up and down hills, and around scenic lakes and ponds. work at skating rink locations this winter. For the novice, a ,beginner's inner's trail .8 miles Ion Applicants are to be 16 years old or g, is located just east of the dates will be approxi- Schultz Lake parking lot.For the more advanced,over 10miles of intermediate mately December older. Employment dat to February xi- trails await you. subject to weather conditions. Leaders Intermediate trail heads are located at both Schultz Lake and Holland Lake work 20-25 hours per week. entrances off Cliff Road in the eastern portion of Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Applications are being accepted at the Access to the western ski trails is located at the Diamond `T" Ranch off Pilot Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Knob Road. -8- RECREATION ACTIVITIES ADULT SKI LESSONS OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS _.,e Parks & Recreation Department of- The outdoor skating season in the City of Eagan will begin on or about Decem- fers Beginners Cross Country Ski Les- ber 22, 1984, subject to weather conditions. Warming house hours will be as sons for Adults. The lessons may be follows. taken using your own equipment or with Sundays: Noon- 9:00 p.m. rental skis and boots. Saturdays& School Vacation Days: 10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. DATES: Christmas& New Year's Eve Days: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays, January 5, 12 and 19, 1985 Christmas Day: Closed New Years' Day: Noon-4:00 p.m. TIMES: A) 9:30- 10:45 a.m. Warming houseswill be open during the hours listed unlessone of thefollowing B) 11:00 a.m.- 12:15 a.m.(Forthose who conditions exist: have never skied) 1. The wind chill factor is-25 or colder. All January 5 sessions will meet indoors 2. Three or more inches of snow have fallen and the rinks have not yet been at the individually scheduled class time cleared. in the Community Room of the Fire 3. Warm temperatures soften ice, making the rinks unskateable. Administration Building,3795 Pilot Knob The Highview rink will be closed on Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday evenings Road.The indoor sessions will cover care when school is in session. and use of equipment,suggested attire, safety aspects and the skills to be used Cars at all rink sites are to be parked in the parking lots provided or on the street. during the two outdoor lessons. Cars parked on maintenance roadways,boulevards or on park field areas next to a warming house or rink are subject to being tagged. Your cooperation is Rental skis and boots will be reserved asked for the safety of skaters and in order to prevent costly turf repairs in for class members at Diamond T Ranch, the spring. located on the west side of Pilot Knob Road approximately 1/2 mile south of Cliff SKATING RINK LOCATIONS: Rnad. Class A Rinks Rahn Park: On Sandstone Drive next to Rahn School. . e outdoor sessions will be held in Well Site Park: On Pilot Knob Road just north of Cliff Road. Lebanon Hills Regional Park at the Schultz Lake ski trail,south off Cliff Road Class B Rinks 1'/2 miles east of Pilot Knob Road. Carnelian Park: On Carnelian Lane at Blackhawk Road. Woodhaven Park: On Gold Trail, Southeast of Beau D'Rue Drive. CLASS FEE: Pilot Knob Road: On Lone Oak Road, 1/2 mile east of Highway 13. $10.00 with own equipment $19.00 with rental equipment; indicate Class C Rinks height and shoe size. Highview Park: On Skyline Drive, 2 blocks west of Pilot Knob Road. REGISTER: Lexington Park: On McKee Street, two blocks east of Lexington Avenue. Beginning December 10, 1984, in per- Rinks Without Attended Warming Houses son or by mail at the Municipal Center, Cedar Pond Park: On Diffley Road,3 blocks east of Nicols Road. 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Country Home Park: On Beam Lane at Egan Avenue. Burr Oaks Park: On Chapel Lane,2 blocks east of Highway 149 DEADLINE: Evergreen Park: On Lodgepole Drive, west of Pilot Knob Road. January 2, 1985 Rinks at pond sites will be cleared when the ice is safe. To Reserve a Rink All hockeyteam practices are scheduled bythe Parks&Recreation Department through the hockey association's facilities representative. Broomball games are scheluled by the Parks & Recreation Department and require a permit. All broomball activity occurs at Highview and Woodhaven Parks. Special event skating parties for 4H Clubs, scout troops, church groups, etc., require a permit in order to avoid conflict with previously scheduled events. To receive a permit, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 454- 8100, at least one week prior to the planned event. -9- WINTER SPECIAL EVENTS During the weekend of February 9&10,1985,t he Eagan Parks&Recreation Department will sponsor the following Winter Special Events.Adults and children are invited to participate in these winter recreational activities.Winter is a wonderful time to take advantage of the out of doors. Sunday, February 10, 1985 Noon - 4:00 P.M. Saturday, February 9, 1985 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. at Carlson Lake INTRODUCTIONS TO SCHWANZ LAKE PARK ICE FISHING CONTEST Parks &Recreation will host a family Who will lure that largest crappie? sliding party and winter picnic at Will a "Sunnie" be the winner? Per- Schwanz Lake Park from noon until haps a child will be the lucky fisher- 4:00 P.M.on Sunday,February 10,to man! Mom and Dad must remember introduce the community to Eagan's to have a 1985 fishing license! newest park. Registration will take place at the Saturday, February 9, 1985 A bonfire will be provided forcooking public access to the lake off Carlson 7:00 P.M., Blue Cross/Blue Shield hot dogs. Hot cider will be served by Lake Lane at Malmo Circle at 1:00 Cross Country Ski Trail. Parks& Recreation. P.M.Signs will direct you to the proper MOONLIGHT SKIING access. Inner tubes for sliding will be on site The Cross Country Ski Trail at Blue to augment your own mini-boggons Parks & Recreation will serve hot Cross/Blue Shield will be outfitted for and flying saucers. cider during the event. Moonlight Skiing on the evening of February 9. Schwanz Lake Park is located an No entry fee is required,prizes will be Wilderness Run Road 1/2 mile west of a momento of the occasion. A tried and true candle system will Dodd Road.Signs will indicate where mark the trail for your enjoyment. to enter the park. Bundle up the family,grab the fishing poles and ice auger and join in on the Hot cider will be served from 7-9 P.M. Join us for an afternoon of family fun fun. Join us on this adventure. at beautiful Schwanz Lake Park. TINY TOTS RED CROSS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES BABYSITTING COURSE The winter session of Tiny Tots Recrea- '` ° For boys and girls age 10 and older. tional Activities will begin on Wednesday, t = Learn the basics of child care, first did, January 2, 1985. This program is for �. nutrition and the"`how to"of babysitting. children ages 3, 4 & 5 years of age. In " Red Cross study materials will be used the winter, activities such as games, .� °. and certified instructors will guide the singing, crafts, stories and group play " class participants toward their babysitt- are conducted indoors.Special activities ing certificates. are planned for Valentines Day. •� 0 WHEN: WHERE: °•• • • °° Tuesdays Rahn Park Building on Sandstone Drive Q �j (R) "',`` TIME: Community Room 3795 Pilot Knob Road 0 0 o c o v o 6:30 8:30 P.M. (CR) DATES: DATES: 0 January 8 - February 5, 1985 (5 class January'2 - March 7, 1985 9°° 0 0 0 ° ° sessions) FEE: WHERE: $36.00 0 0 Community Room, Fire Administration 0 00 °-, o Building SECTIONS: 0 g A) M &W 10:00 A.M. - Noon (R) �,. COST: CLASS LIMIT: B) M &W 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. (R) o $15.00 20 participants C) T &Th 10:00 A.M. - Noon (R) 0 a , v s REGISTER: D) T &Th 1:00 3:00 P.M. (R) / Beginning December 10, 1984, in per- E) T &Th 10:00 A.M. - Noon (CR) � son or by mail at the Municipal CF REGISTER: Beginning December 10, 1984, in per 3830 Pilot Knob Road. son or by mail at the Eagan Municipal •' ; DEADLINE: Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. January 3, 1985 -10- SENIOR CITIZENS ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES Events for Eagan Senior Citizens are planned each month. The regular The Eagan Parks & Recreation Depart- meeting date is the second Wednesday ment directs adult softball leagues in of the month from 1 - 4 p.m. in the the City. Managers meetings will be Community Room of the Fire Admin- held in March. `•ation Building,3795 Pilot Knob Road. r--e December meeting, however, will A new co-rec league, playing on Wed- be on Wednesday the 19th from 1 - 4 nesday evenings is planned for 1985. p.m. The activity in December will be For information on any of the softball 500,Eucre and Cribbage.Refreshments leagues,you may call Parks&Recreation will be served. Activities for January, COUPLES OPEN VOLLEYBALL at 454-8100. February and March will be planned. Couples open volleyball is an alternative All Eagan Senior Citizens are invited to to league play. No specific teams are attend. established.The activity is recreational for all who attend. - ,, - Play is scheduled on Wednesday ry't evenings from 7 - 9 p.m. in the gym- t nasium of Pilot Knob Elementary School, located on Lone Oak Road,1/2 mile east of H ig hway 13.The w i nter sess ion begins on January 16, 1985. A registration fee of $15.00 per couple 4 l` is charged to cover the cost of use of the ,�-- ---. gymnasium. Registration for the winter session may DOG OBEDIENCE be made at the Eagan Municipal Center geginning December 10, 1984, or on January 16, at the school. Two sections of dog obedience training are offered this winter.Classes meet on ten consecutive Thursday evenings be- ginning January 3, 1985. ` DANCE FOR CHILDREN Dogs should be 9 months old or older to Dance lessons for children ages 3 train effectively. A certificate of rabies through 10 will resume on Wednesday, vaccination must be brought to the first February 6, 1985. New students are class session. The handler may be an welcome to join those who participated adult or youth, eleven years or older, in the fall. however,the same individual is to work the dog each week. Classes are 1/2 hour in length and run for 10 weeks.Jazz,tap and novelty dance Equipment required is a choke chain steps are learned. Morning and after and a 6 foot leather leash. school sessions are offered. p00� �p Dogs registered for the novice class All classes meet on Wednesdays in the must have taken beginner lessons pre- Community Room of the Fire Admin- viously. istration Building,3795 Pilot Knob Road. WHERE: DATES: February 6 -April 17, 1985 0 o Community Room, Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. FEE: o � �00 DATES: $20.00 000 co o Q March 7, 1985 SECTIONS: A) 10:00-10:30a.m.3,4,and 5yearolds TIME: o Beginner 6 - 7 p.m. B) 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 3, 4,and 5 year Novice 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. olds FEE: C) 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. 5,6 and 7 year olds 4 $15.00 5:00-5:30 p.m.8,9 and 10 year olds d REGISTER: In person or by mail at the Municipal REGISTRATION: Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Begins on December 10, 1984 in person or by mail at the Muncipal Center,3830 DEADLINE: Pilot Knob Road. January 2, 1985 -11- TRIPS AND TOURS The outings listed below are co-sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan and Rosemount Parks and Recreation Departments. Registration may be made with any of the Recreation Departments.*Note: NO REFUNDS will be issued after the registration deadline of an outing. Please specify pick up point when you register. TRIP TO FARIBAULT SHOPPING AT THE NEVti.- WOOLEN MILL AND RIVER PLACE LAVENDER INN THURSDAY, TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1985 CHANHASSEN DINNER MARCH 7, 1985 Join us for a day trip to the peaceful THEATRE TRIP Join us on a leisurely trip to browse town of Faribault.You will take a tour of THURSDAY, through the newly created River Place the famous Woolen Mill factory plus FEBRUARY 14, 1985 in Downtown Minneapolis. Two art time for shopping at the Woolen Mill galleries,numerous craft and gift shops, Factory Outlet Store.We will be visiting Make this Valentines Day special! Join specialty food nooks and exquisite the Rice County Historical Museum, the Park and Recreation Department clothing shops await your arrival. trip to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre which includes exhibits on early pioneer to catch the spectacular musical ro- Lunch will be on your own. Sit-down life,fur trading and Indiann artifacts.While mance "I Do, I Do!". Your choice of restaurants in the River Place include: in Faribault you will visit aGothic Cathe- dinners is prime rib or walleyed pike. dral,the construction dates back to the Yvette (French cuisine) civil war era.Your lunch will be served at DATE: Thursday, February 14, 1985 Kebabi (East Indian) the Lavender Inn. Your menu will be Restaurant Lorelei (German) chicken, whipped potatoes and gravy, COST: $23.00-includes dinner,show, Bristol Bar& Grill roll and butter, sherbert for dessert, tax, gratuity, and transportation. coffee, tea or milk Tax and tip are DATE: Thursday, March 7, 1984 included. Browse through the Lavender BUS LEAVES: Inn's beautiful store with unique items Ken Rose Shopping Center.....5:00 p.m. COST:$3.00covers the cost of the bus. to look at or purchase. Hayes Community Center . . .. 5:15 p.m. BUS LEAVES: Cedarvale Shopping Center COST: $19.00 per person, includes all (West Side) .. . .. . . ... . ... . .. 5:30 P.M. Ken Rose Shopping Center.....9:15 a.m. the above tours, lunch at the Lavender Hayes Community Center .... 9:30a.m. Inn and transportation via deluxe motor BUS RETURNS: Approximately 11:30 Cedarvale Shopping Center coach. p.m. (West End) . . ... ... ..... ... . .9:45 a.m. BUS LEAVES: Cedarvale-West parking REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, BUS RETURNS: 3:00 p.m. .. . . .. . . 10:30 a.m. January 21, 1985 lot . . . . .. . ... . . . .. DEADLINE: March 1, 1985 Hayes Community Center .... 10:45 a.m. A minimum of 30 people are needed to Ken Rose Shopping Center...1 1:00 a.m. offer this trip. BUS RETURNS: Approximately 4:45 p.m. DEADLINE: Register by Monday, January 14. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL AT THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE. AT THE NEW EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD PHONE: 454-8100 CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATIONS IS NOT MADE. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF YOUR REGISTRATION IS FOR A SECTION ALREADY FILLED, ETC. Eagan Parks & Recreation Department Name Phone Business Phone Address City Zip Name of Activity Other Activity Information (day, time, section, # of tickets, etc.) -- Make check payable to: City of Eagan Enclosed is $ to cover registration.