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1986-12 Eagan NewsEA AN NEWS CITY OF EAGAN �, �` "� i December, 1986 3830 Pilot Knob Road Eagan, MN 55122 < < Volume 9 No. 3 Phone: 454-8100 (.vvJ THE LONE OAK TREE., . THE SYMBOL OF STRENGTH AND GROWTH IN OUR COMMUNITY d. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROCESS CONTINUES! WFor nearly a year and a half, the Eagan City Council and Advisory Planning Commission cehave been reviewing Eagan's Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 1986, for the purpose of discussing a proposed amendment to the Guide Plan. Written comments regarding this matter will be accepted U until January9,1987. Questions concerning the Guide Plan should be directed to the Eagan Planning Department at 454-8100 or by visiting the Municipal Center. 1 , Guide Plan was originally aopted in 1980 after nearly two years of research and `aluation of city services and facilities. Because of Eagan's residential, commercial, and industrial development since the adoption of the plan, it was decided in mid -1985 to reevaluate the status of the Guide Plan and to make any necessary changes. This proposed, preliminary revision of the Guide Plan will be presented atthe December 9th public hearing. The Guide Plan is the city's vision for the future. While the zoning code dictates current development activities, the Guide Plan is a statement to the public of how the City of Eagan envisions present and future development and redevelopment in the city. This specifically includes statements about the type and amount of residential development, the level and location of retail services, the concentration of commercial and industrial employment �+ centers, the provision of public services such as parks, highways, and utilities, and a process for implementing the Guide Plan. LU ' The review of the Guide Plan atthis time is significantfor several reasons. The City of Eagan is approximately 50 percent developed and decisions made now through the Guide Plan Wprocess will influence how the remaining half of Eagan is developed. �! A second general feature of the Guide Plan's importance is that the City of Eagan is maturing into a city of significant size. When the Guide Plan was originally prepared in 1980, L the city had a population of 20,700. By the time this Guide Plan process is completed in W 1987, Eagan's population will be approximately 42,000 people. In addition, a sizable V employment base exists in the city and will continue to expand in coming years. L9 A final feature to be considered by the Guide Plan is the presence of major interstate u. freeways. Cedar Avenue, 1-494, and 1-35E have recently been opened and are providing full U) service to Eagan residents. These transportation services will greatly enhance Eagan's access to other parts of the metropolitan area and encourage the provision by the private sector of essential retail services. Q ly things have transpired since the City's vision for the future and development Iatement was last reviewed. Much to Eagan's credit, these changes have made the city a W better place to live and work. It is the city's hope that by carefully planning future actions, this Q„C trend of improvement will continue. -1- INSIDE Snow Removal ................... 2 1987 City Budget ................. 2 Commission Openings ............ 3 Eagan's Growth .................. 4 Rabies Clinic .................... 6 Library Programs ................. 6 Eagan on TV ..................... 7 Winter Recreation Programs ....... 9 HOLIDAY HOURS Eagan City Offices will observe the follow- ing schedule during the upcoming holiday season. Offices will be open the regular hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Wednesday, December 24, when the offices will close at noon, and Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1, when offices will be closed the entire day. In case of emergency, the Police Depart- ment is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CITY OF EAGAN ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Bea Blomquist Councilmembers Thomas Egan James Smith Vic Ellison Ted Wachter SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION Winter has arrived and brings with it the Public Works Department's responsibility 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 the businesses of our community, in cooperation with our maintenance personnel. Temporary Maintenance Locations Because of the construction on the new maintenance facility at 3501 Coachman Road, the City of Eagan has leased a building at 2815 Dodd Road. This will be the temporary headquarters for the Street Department until spring. Snow Plowing Routes With the addition of many new streets in Eagan, the Public Works Department will be contracting one new mainline route and one new cul-de-sac route for snow plowing in the southwest area of the City. For the '86-'87 snow season, this will bring our total to 8 mainline and 7 cul-de-sac routes, which will have the responsibility to maintain more than 150 miles of streets and over 300 cul-de-sacs. Eagan Parking Ban To help make for easier and more efficient snow removal, the City Council has established parking regulations which are in effect from November 15 to April 15 of each year. Based on an odd/even day system, the restriction is in effectfrom 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 pm. to 6 a.m. Automobiles not in compliance with the new parking regulation may be ticketed and/or towed. Please Remove Curbside Objects Snowplows plow the snow onto the boulevard area adjacent to the street (7 to 13 feet from the curb). Any object that could hamper or be damaged by the snow removal operations should be removed from this area (fences, landscaping, etc.). Garbage awaiting pickup should be set in at least eight feet from the curbline. Also, mailboxes should be checked to ensure they are strong enough to withstand the weight of a growing snow bank as the winter progresses. Questions If you have any questions regarding snow removal procedures, please contact the Superintendent of Streets at 454-5220. Any questions pertaining to a vehicle that has been towed should be directed to the Police Department at 454-3900. County Road Plowing Snow removal on the following roads is the responsibility of the Dakota County Highway Department Lone Oak Road (#26) Cliff Road (#32) Yankee Doodle Road (#28) Lexington Avenue (#43) Diff ley Road (#30) Dodd Road north of Diff ley (#63) Pilot Knob Road (#31) Any calls pertaining to snow and ice control on these county roads should be directed to the Dakota County Highway Department at 437-0398. Thank You! Your patience, understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated by your neighbors and the personnel who will be putting in long hours to clear our streets as quickly as possible. Please be assured that we will make every effort to perform this operation in the most efficient manner possible. -2- EAGAN PARKING NOV 15 TO APRIL 15 6 AM TO 6 PM PARKING ODD DAYS IEVEN DAYS ODD SIDE EVEN SIDE 1987 CITY BUDGET Preparation of the 1987 budget for the City of Eagan is presently in the final review stage. The City Council has been working on the budget since last summer. Special workshop sessions were held by the Council during the summer and fall months to draft the budget. A public hearing was held September 16 to p public input on the budget design, the levy certification for 1987 was set at the October 7 City Council meeting. Taking into consideration the growth rate of the City of Eagan, the Council has attempted to be conservative in the budget process and to fund those mea- sures which will maintain a constant level of services for the community. The 1987 proposed general fund budgettotals $7,389,630. It is anticipated that this budget amount will cause no increase to the City's portion of the mill rate. The budget will be printed in January and a copy will be available for public inspec- tion at the Municipal Center. Until that time, anyone with questions regarding the budget should contact the office of the City Administrator at 454-8100. The Eagan City Newspaper is distri- buted three times a year as a public service by the Eagan City Coun The newsletter is prepared throu, the office of the City Administrator. ADVISORY COMMISSION OPENINGS Interested residents are encouraged to apply for positions on the City's Advisory nning Commission, Advisory Parks Recreation Commission, the Joint Burnsville/Eagan Cable Communica- tions Commission, and the Airport Noise Committee. The Advisory Planning Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month to review development plans and make recommendations to the City Council. Three appointments will be made to this commission. The three year terms of Charles Hall and Garrett Mulrooney are expiring. The one year alternate position, currently held by David Bohne, is also expiring as of December 31, 1986. The Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission meets the first Thursday of each month to advise the City Council regarding park dedication by developers, purchase of additional park land, de- velopment of existing park land and City recreation programs. Three appointments are required to fill the expiring three year terms of Roger Martin, Tom Ketcham, and Sandra Masin. The Cable Communications Commission ets the second Thursday of each ith to oversee the adminstration of 'Fie Joint Burnsville/Eagan Cable Televi- sion System. Three appointments will be made to this commission. The two year terms of Robert Cooper and Lloyd Krob are expiring and the one year alternate position, currently held by Richard Gram - ling, is also expiring. The Airport Noise Committee regularly meets the second Wednesday of each month to monitor airport noise within the City of Eagan and to recommend airport noise related policy to the City Council. Three appointments will be made to this commission. The two year terms of W. Dustin Mirick, Otto Leitner and Joe Harri- son are expiring. Present appointees may re -apply and will be given consideration by the City Council. Residents of Eagan who wish to apply for one of the above positions should submit a letter expressing their interest to the City Administrator, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122, before December 31, 1986. Interviews are tentatively scheduled he evening of January 13 and appoint- -ents will be considered at the 1987 organizational meeting of the City Council scheduled for January 20, 1987. OFFICER'S NOTEBOOK by SGT. JOHN STEVENSON SOME DO'S AND DON'TS FOR THE HOLIDAYS ... DON'T ... leave packages and gifts in your unattended car — thieves like parking lots, especially near shopping centers and stores. DO ... keep packages with you or lock them in the trunk. DON'T ... let the kids make snow tunnels near the curb. Plows can't see them and road salt can make them collapse. DO ... keep steps and sidewalks free of snow and ice. While you're at it, help keep fire hydrants clear of snow; the house that our firefighters are trying to save may be your own. DON'T ... let your home "look empty" while away visiting or shopping. DO ... use a timer to turn on lights, and a radio too. DON'T ... leave tree lights on while away. DO ... use only UL approved lights and decorations. DON'T ... leave town and allow snow, papers or mail to pile up. DO ... have a friend or relative keep the walk clean and take in the mail and papers. Call the Eagan Police if you will be out of town for a while and we will check your house also. DON'T... for the sake of yourfamily, your friends and especially yourself... PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. DO ... enjoy the season and have a safe and happy new year. DISPLAY YOUR HOUSE NUMBER Please help your Fire and Police Depart- ments locate your home in case of emergency' The Eagan City Code requires that any building fronting upon any street or avenue have house numbers clearly dis- played on the street side of the building. The numbers shall be minimum of three (3) inches high and in a color contrasting with their background. For your family's safety, please check your house numbers. Are they clearly legible from the street? Do they need repainting or replacing? Are they being hidden by landscaping or other obstruc- tions? If you live in a townhouse or multiple residence, do the numbers clearly refer to each separate residence? Hopefully, emergency personnel will never have to locate your home. but if they do, it will be extremely important that they be able to locate it as quickly as possible. Qc! SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS It is important that snowmobile operators understand and comply with the City's snowmobile regulations. All state laws, including registration, are strictly en- forced. Snowmobiles may not be ridden on any state highway or county road or on any sidewalk or boulevard area. They may be ridden on a city street only if it is the most direct route from the rider's home to a riding area. Five miles an hour is the speed limit on a street; a complete stop must be made at every intersection whether it is marked or not; riders may only ride single file as close to the right- hand side as possible and may never pass another vehicle. Riders must be at least 18 years old or have a snowmobile safety certificate in their possession. Only public land which is specifically designated and marked for use by snowmobiles may be utilized. Private property may only be used with the landowner's permission. There is no snowmobiling allowed after eleven at night on weekdays. Please contact the Police Department (454-3900) for answers to any questions about snowmobile regulations. BEING A PART OF EAGAN'S GROWTH For several years now, Eagan has been one of the fastest growing cities in the State of Minnesota and even in the upper midwest section of the United States. Much of this recent growth has been due to the recent opening of major freeways, the lowering of residential mortgage interest rates, a revived local economy, the presence of several major employers in the city, and the existence of essential local public services such as schools, public safety, and utilities. Much of Eagan's growth to date has been increases in population via the establishment of new households in the city. An example of this growth is that in 1980 the City of Eagan had a population of 20,700 people. By 1985, when a special census was conducted, the population had risen to 30,456 o@gple. Recent estimates prepared by the City of Eagan project that there will be approximately 40,000 people living in the city by January, 1987. Because of Eagan's ever-increasing population base, several private sector retai an commercial ventures have recently been developed, with more to be anticipated in the near future. This is an exciting time for the city, with over 50 percent of the city yet to be developed. Public and private interests will have much to say about what the future Eagan will be like. Residential development will continue to grow well into the 1990's, with retail, commercial, and industrial development increasing during the same period. With this growth comes many good things. The citizens of Eagan, however, can be assured that any growth will occur in an orderly and planned fashion and only after a complete impact analysis and public hearing has been conducted for each development. Every citizen of the City of Eagan is a part of the city's growth and has a voice in how development will occur. Questions concerning development activities in the City of Eagan should be directed to the Eagan Planning Department at 454-8100 or by stopping in at the Eagan Municipal Center. SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION CONSIDERS RECYCLING The City of Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission has been formed to develop a solid waste management strategy for the City. The Commission meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Eagan City Hall to review waste reduction, recycling, waste processing and collection alternatives for the City. Early in 1987, the Commission will present its findings to the City Council along with its recommendations to reduce the City's impact on area landfills. The Commission's work is important to the City since state law prohibits the disposal of recyclable materials in landfills after 1990. Under the law, counties and cities must consider recycling, composting and waste processing alternatives to reduce that waste stream. Eagan is the first city in the area to form a commission for this purpose. The Commission welcomes citizen support and ideas as it does its work. Because it will require a change in solid waste disposal habits, the City's program must be sensitive to citizen needs. Your input can be directed to the Solid Waste Abatement City Hall. The Solid Waste Abatement Commission members are: Name Affiliation Representative Darlene Bahr Resident Delmar DeBilzan Coca Cola Business Tim Hoel Resident Jon Hohenstein City of Eagan Local Government Larry Knutson Knutson Rubbish Refuse Hauler Tom Mann Exchange Club Service Organization Earl Mi►bridge Blue Cross/Blue Shield Business Duane Soutor Action Disposal Refuse Hauler Thom Yehle Resident -4- RECYCLING DROP-OFF SITES AVAILABLE IN THE CITY OF EAGAN NEWSPAPERS St. John Neumann Catholic Church 4030 Pilot Knob Road Trailer open anytime. NEWSPAPERS - BAGGED OR BUNDLED NO MAGAZINES OR CATALOGS MULTIPLE CATEGORY Contract Recyclers, Inc. 2767 Hwy. 55 Eagan Mon., Thurs., Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tues. - 3-7 p.m. 452-9749 ALUMINUM BEVERAGE CANS, STEEL SOFT DRINK CANS, GLASS SOFT DRINK BOTTLES, 2 -LITER PLASTIC POP BOTTLES Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 3930 Rahn Road Eagan _ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2nd Saturday of the month 452-4182 GLASS, ALUMINUM, NEWSPRINT MISCELLANEOUS Barrel Reconditioner 3370 Mike Collins Dr. Eagan 454-7380 Mon. - Fri. - 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. TO AVOID REJECTION OF DRUMS, CALL AHEAD TO DESCRIBE CONDITION AND REMAINING CONTENTS OF DRUM Many churches and other organizations run periodic recyclable drives. Watch local papers for times and locations and make use of these community services. SPRING COMPOST SCHEDULE The Compost Program ended its 1986 season on Saturday, November 15. The Compost Site will open for the 1987 season on Saturday, April 25. The tenta- tive hours will be noon to 6:00 p.m. The site is located just south of City i._ on Pilot Knob Road. Remember, bring leaves, garden wastes and grass clip- pings only. A CHRISTMAS PRESENT Are you looking for an attractive unique present to give at Christmas time this year? May we suggestthe history book of City of Eagan, "Lone Oak Years," ch was just published during the City ofEagan's 125th birthday celebration in 1985. The book is a collection of fascinating facts, remembrances, stories, pictures and maps which present the history of Eagan and the area from the earliest times. Bound in a rich, dark green hardcover imprinted with gold, the 8-1/2" x 11" book contains over 230 pages and in- cludes more than 150 photographs. It is equally interesting to long time Eagan residents, those just arrived and those who have had to move away. The price of the history is $8.95 including tax. It is available at the Eagan Municipal Center or at the Eagan Library. CLIP 'N' SAVE TELEPHONE NUMBERS POLICE, FIRE, RESCUE ....... 911 Police, )n -Emergency ..........454-3900 For Questions Regarding: Meeting Agendas Council Decisions Ordinances Sewer & Water Bills Building Inspection City Parks Recreation Programs Zoning Information Fire Regulations Licenses General Information .....454-8100 For Questions Regarding: Streets Maintenance Snow Plowing ..........454-5220 Mayor Bea Blomquist.......... 454-2308 Councilmembers Tom Egan..............452-3957 Vic Ellison .............452-4204 Jim Smith ..............454-1734 Ted Wachter ...........454-2130 City Administrator Tom Hedges ...........454-8100 TY HALL OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday AIR QUALITY TASK FORCE REVIEWS SENECA WASTEWATER PLANT ODORS Officials from the City of Eagan and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) held a meeting of the Eagan Air Quality Task Force at City Hall on October 23 to review plans for the expansion of MWCC's Seneca Wastewater Treatment Plant and proposed alternatives for odor control at the plant. MWCC's Assistant Director of Operations, Jim Corcoran, thanked Eagan residents for calling the Seneca Plant with odor complaints. He said that MWCC has received few odor complaints since the Eagan Air Quality Task Force was established but that the complaints received had helped MWCC to identify its pump station and meter station on Nicols Road as part of the problem. Half of the calls to the plant about odors during the time in question complained about odors coming from Nicols Road rather than the plant. As a result, odor control improvements are underway at the pump station and meter station on Nicols Road. These improvements are expected to be completed by next summer. It was also noted at the meeting that the plant stack is a source of odors. Corcoran indicated that a mist is being sprayed or injected into the stack to address this concern. MWCC officials emphasized several points at the Task Force meeting: • Sewage smells and they do not expect to eliminate all odors associated with the treatment of wastewater at the Seneca Plant. • They are concerned about the odors and want to do whatever they can to eliminate them. • They have a number of odor control programs in place and plans for a number of additional odor control programs in the future. Current odor control activities at the plant include: (1) odor masking of ventilation exhaust air in the plant's screen building; (2) covering aerated grit tanks; (3) pre - chlorination of wastewater before treatment; (4) odor masking of ventilation exhaust air in the sludge thickner building; (5) combination of exhaust air in sludge incinerators; and (6) the use of potassium permanganate in the treatment of sludge. The following activities, which have begun at the plant, all have odor control components, too: (1) improvements in sludge handling; (2) upgrading and expansion of the plant; and (3) incineration and ventilation improvements. NWCC expects to spend $2,300,000 on the above-mentioned odor control efforts. SAFE CAB PROGRAM FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE! Divine Redeemer Hospital's Chemical Dependency Program and the CENEX Corporation are co -sponsoring a "safe cab" program this year on New Year's Eve. Safe Shuttle will begin at 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve and calls will be taken until approximately 3:00 a.m. on New Year's Day. Safe Shuttle is intended to get drunk drivers off the road and to help get party -goers home safely. There are only two restrictions to using Safe Shuttle: Your origination and destination must be within Dakota County and they will take you from a bar or parry to your home but not from a bar or party to another bar or party. If you have any further questions about the program, please contact Jodie Anderson, Divine Redeemer Chemical Dependency Program, 450-4621. On New Year's Eve play it safe, call SAFE SHUTTLE: 451-5544 -5- • �Y CHECKIT NEED SOME KNOW-HOW? CHECK OUT THE LIBRARY! Your Dakota County Library card is your ticket to tomorrow. Getting a card is quick and easy. Just show the library staff at any branch library some valid ID with your current address. (If you are 15 or under, verification of your current address is required.) You'll be able to use library service the very same day. The librarian will be happy to show you how to get the most out of your library. From learning English to mastering the language of computers, from starting your own business to growing your own vegetables. We have spectacular art books and atlases, how -to -books and bestsellers, books for children and teenagers, paperbacks, large -type books and talking books, job examination and placement guides. But books are just the beginning. The Eagan Library provides these services plus public meeting rooms, places to relax and talk, a calendar of events for all ages, and complete information about all kinds of community programs. In the audio visual department you may view the latest video cassette or check it out for home viewing, learn a new language with help from a cassette tape, or listen to a current best seller while you're exercising. As a federal selective depository the Eagan Library gives you access to a growing government document collection. The system's depository collection is available in the reference department. SUNDAY BROWSING The Eagan Library is open on Sundays between September and May from one to five o'clock. This has become a popular day for families to become acquainted with the library's growing collection and to seek out new and interesting material. The Sunday staff is helpful and knowledgeable, so come to the library and explore! HOMEBOUND SERVICES Library users who are confined on a temporary or permanent basis are discovering that the pleasure of reading does not need to end. With the library's Service to Homebound, materials are chosen by library staff and checked out on a four-week loan period. This material may include hardcovers, paperbacks, large print books, magazines, pamphlets and audio cassettes. A volunteer delivers the materials to the homebound person for an added personal touch. If you would like to know more about this service, or if you would like to become a volunteer for this program call the library. BEST SELLERS CAN NOW BE RENTED! Instead of waiting on the regular request listto read the latest book, or those you have been reading about in the local newspapers, the library is offering readers the option of renting best sellers. Customers pay $2.00 per week to read these high demand books such as Robert Ludlum's "The Bourne Supremacy", Carol Burnett's "One More Time", and "His Way" by Kitty Kelley. All titles are also available through the library's regular request system. The library is located east of the Eagan City Hall at 1340 Wescott Road and is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays between September and May from 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Call 452-9600 for more information or come in, view the special display in the Dakota Room, and browse. S:3 RABIES CLINIC DOG LICENSES A rabies vaccination clinic will be held at the Fire Administration Building, 371" - Pilot Knob Road, on January 17, 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Vaccination?; will be available for both dogs and cats. 1987 dog licenses may be purchased at the same time. All licenses are due on or before February 20, 1987. Proof of a current rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian is needed; the license cost is $3.00 if the animal is neutered or spayed or $6.00 if not. Licenses may also be puchased at City Hall beginning at the end of December. There is a late charge of $.50 per month for licenses not re- newed by February 20. Dogs must be licensed in Eagan when they are six months old or within 30 days of moving into the City. 1987 licenses from other cities may be transferred for $.50. There is also a $.50 charge to replace lost license tags. If you have questions regarding dog licensing or the rabies clinic, please call 454-8100. CATS AT LARGE During the months of July, August and September of this year, approximately 1,150 cats were destroyed at the Ramsey County Humane Society. Unfortunately, many of these cats came from the City of Eagan. Eagan City Ordinance prohibits owners from allowing their cats to run at large. "Any cat shall be deemed to be running at large with the permission of the owner unless it is on the premises of the owner." It is dangerous to allow a cat to run at large. Not only is the animal itself en- dangered by becoming lost, being picked up, being hit by a motor vehicle, eating dangerous substances, etc., but also the cat can be the cause of unhealthy condi- tions in the neighbors' sandboxes and flower gardens; and unless the cat has a current rabies innoculation, there is danger of that cat contracting rabies. For the sake of not only the cats but the residents of Eagan, owners of pet cats are reminded that they should not allow their pets to run at large in the City of Eagan. AIRCRAFT NOISE COMPLAINTS The airport noise issue has taken on an increased metropolitan significance in recent years as noise impacted neighbor- hoods around the area have become active in the effort to curb the noise problem. Much of this problem has come about as a result of airline deregulation which has led to dramatic increases in air traffic here and around the country. Aircraft noise is nothing new for Eagan residents. For years, the community has worked to get along with the airport by providing an area of commercial and industrial land use in the northern part of the City. This type of development can better absorb aircraft noise than can residential uses. Many of the businesses in Eagan depend directly on the airport. Its convenience is oortant for those companies with ..rkets, contacts and locations outside of the immediate area. Eagan's location was one of the key elements in Northwest Airlines' decision to develop its new facilities in the City. But the importance of the airport to City business need not prevent Eagan resi- dents from enjoying their homes and their community. The City and the airport can co -exist in a noise -controlled en- vironment. To do so, the airport must receive input from noise -affected areas. If you are bothered by aircraft noise events, note as much as possible about the time, location, direction of flight and type of aircraft and call: Aircraft Noise Complaints 726-9411 Airport Control Tower 726-9255 _ � w N EAGAN ON TV In addition to the electronic Community Bulletin Board found on Eagan's Government Channel 10E, there are now live gavel to gavel coverages of Eagan City Council meetings and three taped half-hour, fully produced television shows aimed at providing up to date information about Eagan's local government. The taped shows are shown twice weekly with a new show produced every month by Eagan volunteers, cable commission members and staff, and city personnel. Live coverage of City Council meetings occurs monthly on first and third Tuesdays with occasional exceptions due to holidays. This service is sponsored by the joint Burnsville Eagan Cable Commission. Live Coverage of Eagan City Council Meetings On November 6,1986, Eagan cable subscribers gained instant access to viewing live City Council meetings direct from the Council Chambers at Eagan City Hall. This coverage, the only regularly scheduled live programming on the Eagan cable system, begins with the opening gavel and continues through the formal agenda. Similar to local broadcast news reports, the council meetings are produced using three cameras and a production switcher. With this innovation Eagan cable subscribers join those from a handful of cities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area who can tune in and observe the conduct of public business while it's actually happening. Eagan Report The "Eagan Report", Eagan's first and longest running municipal access cable program, is hosted by Eagan City Administrator Tom Hedges and Eagan resident Pam Wold. This program, shown Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 10E, features interviews with Eagan community leaders and city staff, an update on City Council actions and a special segment called MAILBOX, during which Tom Hedges answers questions about Eagan mailed in by Eagan residents. To have your question read and answered on "Eagan Report", just mail it in to MAILBOX, c/o Eagan Report, Eagan City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN 55122. Eagan Police Rollcall "Eagan Police Rollcall", shown Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. on Channel 10E, is produced by Eagan Police Sergeant and long-time Eagan residentJohn Stevenson and co -hosted by Eagan Police Captain Pat Geagan and Linda Rowan, a member of the Eagan Citizens' Crime Prevention Association. "Eagan Police Rollcall" highlights monthly crime statistics, a stolen bicycle report and timely crime prevention information. To date "Eagan Police Rollcall" has presented a 3 -part series on drug awareness, and programs describing the patrol division and the police department facilities co -located within city hall. Winter and early Spring shows will include a 2 -part series on spousal abuse and programs about the canine (K-9) division, the courts, and the paramedic services available to Eagan residents. EAGAN PARKS & RECREATION Beginning in late November or early December, Ken Vraa, Director of Parks and Recreation, will host a new local show featuring Eagan's constantly evolving parks and recreation activities. Quarterly reports from the Eagan Parks and Recreation Commission, introductions to the Parks and Recreation Department personnel, functions and programs, and special features on park planning and seasonal recreation programs will make up Eagan's newest local government programming offering on Eagan's Government Channel 10E. These and other locally produced cable television shows depend heavily upon Eagan volunteers for their continued vitality. Group W Cable offers training in all facets of television production. If you would like to join Eagan's growing local programming community production team, just call Group W's Local Programming Department at 894-9613 or Ralph Campbell, Eagan Cable Administrator, at City Hall - 454-8100. Group W Cable of Burnsville/Eagan has announced a new phone number for subscribers who have questions about billing, service outages, program services, construction, and other cable related matters: 483-9999 - the new customer service hotline to Group W. Residents having unresolved problems and questions with cable service may call Ralph Campbell at 454-8100. -7- GUIDE FOR THE PURCHASE AND SAFE INSTALLATION OF WOOD -BURNING APPLIANCES If you are planning to or have installed a wood burning appliance in your home, please read the following safety points: 1. Contact your insurance agent before purchase and installation, as a wood burner can change your coverage, or leave you without coverage. 2. Wood -burning appliances should be approved by a major testing agency. (U.L., ICBO, Factory Mutual, etc.) Check with the building inspector or fire marshal if in doubt. 3. Follow manufacturer's installation instructions. If there are none and you insist on installing, maintain a 36 inch clearance from all combustibles. (Wood -framed walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, drapes, etc.) Plaster, gypsum board, brick or the covering is not adequate protection from wood framing. 4. Use only a Class A chimney. Do not use a chimney that is already in use before checking with proper authorities. A. 8" masonry with glazed tile liner. B. Insulated double wall with an "A" label. C. Triple -walled with an "A" label. NOTE: Single -walled smoke pipes must be a minimum of 18 inches from combustibles. 5. Burn only dry wood that has been cured from 2 - 3 years. Uncured wood causes excessive creosote. Creosote causes chimney fires which could destroy your home. 6. Check your chimney weekly for creosote and keep it clean. Cleaning tools can be purchased. 7. Do not use heat savers on chimneys as they lower stack temperatures and cause creosote. 8. Never leave a wood -burner burning unattended. Temperatures can become uncontrollable. 9. Deposit ashes in metal containers well clear of any structures. 10. All installations require a $10.50 permit and an inspection by the City of Eagan Inspection Department. These points will help you enjoy your wood -burner safely with your family, and allow your firemen to stay at home with their families. CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY During this holiday season, the Fire Department recommends that Christmas trees be treated with a universal fire -retardant solution. Ingredients:1 Gallon Warm Water, 4 Ounces Boric Acid, & 9 Ounces Borax Powder. Mix entire contents well and apply to entire tree in generous quantities. All ingredients may be purchased at a drug store at a minimum cost. Total immersion of the tree is most effective, otherwise use a hand or electric sprayer. And after the holidays, dispose of your Christmas tree at the Eagan Compost Site. The site will be open to accept Christmas trees on successive Saturdays, January 3 and January 10, 1987, from noon to 4:00 p.m. The trees will be chipped for mulch which will be available next spring. Trees must be suitable for chipping; no wire, nails or foreign materials, please. M WINTER VEHICLE TIPS The Eagan Police Department has se- veral tips for motorists for saving energy and lives during the adverse weather in the months ahead. 1. A complete engine tune-up and an inspection from fan belt to tailpipe by a reputable garage. 2. Replace worn tires and install snow - ti res. 3. Replenish radiator antifreeze and windshield washer solutions. 4. Check battery, brakes, and exhaust systems. 5. Windshield wiper blades should \A clear, meaning live rubber in blades a� 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 re- paired as needed. Cracked or broken lenses should be replaced and kept clear of snow, ice, and mud. 8. Emergency equipment should be stowed in your trunk and kept ready; booster cables, shovel, tow chain, warn- ing flares, traction mats and the type of chains recommended for your car. Some late model cars require the new "listed clearance" chains. Check with your own- er's manual or dealer. 9. Preparation of an emergency kit should also become a routine step in "winterizing" your car. This kit might include the following items: heavy coats or blankets, hats, gloves, matches, can- dles, candy bars. It's also a good idea to keep your gas tank closer to full than empty. Lastly, remember to obey the speed limit - and to remember that these limits always maximums - weather, road, ani traffic conditions frequently dictate much slower speeds, especially during the wintertime. WINTER RECREATION ACTIVITIES SLIDING HILL LOCATIONS Looking for a good winter sliding hill? Several hills in neighborhood and community parks have been designated as "official" sliding areas. The hill to be used will be posted for your convenience. Trapp Farm park: North of Wilderness Run Road, west of Lynx Court. The sliding hill runs from west to east. A "special" treat for sliders on the weekends when the shelter building opens for warming. Bring your sleds or make use of the tubes provided. Blackhawk Park: Palisade Way at Riverton Avenue. The sliding hill is toward the right from the park entrance. Slide from south to north. Woodhaven Park: On Gold Trail, southeast 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. Peridot Path: On Turquoise Trail at Serpentine Drive. Slide from west to east. Rahn Park: Off Rahn Road, south of Rahn School. Slide from south to north. Country Home Park: On Egan Avenue at Beam Lane. Slide east to west. Bur Oaks Park: On Chapel Lane at Highway 149. Slide west to east. The City of Eagan is committed to the policythatall persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin or handicap. ME SNOW TUBING AT TRAPP FARM PARK The new shelter building at Trapp Farm Park will be open during Christmas vaca- tion and on winter weekends for the comfort and convenience of sliders this winter. (The official opening date is sub- ject to snow conditions.) Inner tubes will be available at the park or you can bring your own sled to enjoy a varied sliding experience. This is great family fun! Come on, enjoy winter. Shelter building hours are: Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. — 1/2 hour before sunset Sundays: Noon — 1/2 hour before sunset Christmas Vacation: 10:00 a.m. — 1/2 hour before sunset SKATING RINK HOURS OUTDOOR SKATING The outdoor skating season in the City of Eagan will begin in mid-December, subject to weather conditions. Warming house hours will be as follows: Sundays: Noon - 9:00 p.m. Sat. & School Vacation Days: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Christmas & New Year's Eve Days: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Christmas Day: Closed New Year's Day: Noon - 4:00 p.m. School Days: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Warming houses will be open during the hours listed unless one of the following conditions exist. 1. The wind chill factor is -250 or colder. 2. Three or more inches of snow have fallen and the rinks have not yet been cleared. 3. Warm temperatures soften ice, making the rinks unskateable. The Highview rink will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings when school is in session. Cars at all rink sites are to be parked in the parking lots provided or on the street. Cars parked on maintenance roadways, boulevards or on park field areas next to a warming house or rink are subject to being tagged. Your coopertion is asked for the safety of skaters and to prevent costly turf repairs in the spring. SKATING RINK LOCATIONS Class A Rinks Rahn Park: On Sandstone Drive next to Rahn School. Well Site Park: On Pilot Knob Road just north of Cliff Road. Goat Hill Park: On Lexington Ave. just north of Wilderness Run Road. Class B Rinks Carnelian Park: On Carnelian Lane at Blackhawk Road. Woodhaven Park: On Gold Trail, southeast of Beau D'Rue Drive. Pilot Knob Park: On Lone Oak Road, 1/2 mile east of Highway 13. Ridgecliff Park: On Covington Lane, one block west of Johnny Cake. Class C Rinks Highview Park: On Skyline Drive, 2 blocks west of Pilot Knob Road. Lexington Park: On McKee Street, two blocks east of Lexington Avenue. Rinks Without Attended Warming Houses Cedar Pond Park: On Diffley Rd., 3 blocks east of Nicols Road, Country Home Park: On Beam Lane at Egan Avenue. Bur Oaks Park: On Chapel Lane, two blocks east of Hwy 149. Evergreen Park: On Lodgepole Drive, west of Pilot Knob Road. -10- SPEEDSKATING A speedskating program will be available for Eagan residents for the first time beginning in early January. The program will follow a format designed by t Northern Lights Novice Speedskatin- - Organization, an association which was formed to introduce the sport of ice racing to beginning skaters. Northern Lights is a volunteer organization con- ducted by parents and friends of skating who help local Park and Recreation Departments by providing instruction and conduct races (meets) for skaters ranging in age from 5 to 13 years. The art of speedskating is really a perfec- tion of the basic skating skills used in all other forms of ice skating. Skaters are divided into divisions accord- ing to their age and sex. Race distances are also divided up according to the age groups. Each participant skates two dis- tances. The meets that Eagan children will be able to participate in are the St. Paul Winter Carnival, Apple Valley Winterfest, and open meets held around St. Paul. Cedar Pond will provide a speedskating oval for enthusiasts of this exciting sport. Call Parks & Recreation by December if you have an interest in this prograi--- We'II set up specifics such as dates and times when we know how many children will participate. SKATING LESSONS Spend your Christmas vacation learning to skate! A program for the beginner skater of any age will be offered this winter.* Lesson format is as follows: ^Aonday - Wednesday, December 22, 23 Rahn Park 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Pilot Knob 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. Monday - Wednesday, December 29, 30, 31 Well Site 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Goat Hill Park 2:30 - 3:30 P.M. Fee: $3.00 - Includes three (3) one hour sessions. * specify lesson site when registering A WINTER WEEKEND VACATION IN EAGAN Outdoor activities in the wintertime are wonderful. The Department of Parks and Recreation invites adults and children to participate in the following Winter Weekend in Eagan events on February 6, 7 and 8,1987. A cup of hot cider will greet you at each scheduled event. SPEEDSKATING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1987 GOAT HILL PARK 7:00 P.M. Bundle up in your long johns and winter jackets and come to Goat Hill Park for a speedskating party. Competition will be available for those who wish to race. For those who just want to pleasure skate, that opportunity is also available. After skating, warm up with some hot apple cider and tour our new shelter building. SNOW SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1987 NORTHVIEW ATHLETIC FIELDS The ball may have to be orange; first base may be on top of a snow drift; speed in the ouffield won't help, but gather your team together and try out this Minnesota spoof on winter. Competition will be neighborly, spirit will be warm and OLD MAN WINTER will be defeated. Tournament format will be championship/ consolation. Team registrations will be accepted beginning January 5, 1987. Join Parks and Recreation in this adventure. Tournament Entry Fee: $30.00 Entry Deadline: January 30, 1987 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1987 PATRICK EAGAN PARK 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Enjoy a crisp winter afternoon x -country skiing through Patrick Eagan Park. The trail offers beautiful scenery as well as plenty of hills for your enjoyment. After skiing, warm up with hot cider and conversation with fellow skiers and Parks and Recreation staff from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. * Bring your own equpment! SLIDING PARTY AND WINTER PICNIC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1987 TRAPP FARM PARK NOON - 4:00 P.M. Parks and Recreation will hostthe third annual family sliding party and winter picnic at Trapp Farm Park on Sunday, February 8, 1987. The new shelter building will feature a roaring fire in the fireplace, hot cider for all, and a spot to warm your toes between slides down the hill. Bring your picnic lunch, feed the family indoors or out. Innertubes will be on-site for an alternate ridefrom your own mini-boggans and flying saucers. In past years, this event has been the best afternoon of family fun that one could hope to find. -11- CROSS-COUNTRY SKI TRAILS Groomed cross-country ski trails are maintained in the City of Eagan. The beginner and the more experienced skier can equally be challenged by the trails in scenic settings. Blue Cross/ Blue Shield: A beginners trail will beset, groomed and maintained north of the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield building this winter. The trail will be located on the area that normally provides for soccer activities. Easy access parking will be available in the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield north parking lot. The trail will take advantage of gentle slopes and flat surfaces. Beginning skiers will enjoy this trail for practicing their kick and glide before they 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 parking lot is located to the west of Lexington Avenue, 1 /2 mile north of Diff ley Road. The trail entrance is readily accessible from the parking area. DAKOTA COUNTY PARKS TRAILS — 437-6608 Lebanon Hills Regional Park: Well groomed ski trails wind through wooded areas, up and down hills, and around scenic lakes and ponds. For the novice, a beginner's trail .8 miles long is located just east of the Schultz Lake parking lot. For the more advanced, over 10 miles of intermediate trails await you. Intermediate trail heads are located at both Schultz lake and Holland Lake entrances off Cliff Road in the Eastern portion of Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Access to the western ski trails is located at the Diamond "T" Ranch off Pilot Knob Road. RECREATION CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Bump — set — spike! This league is for people who want to play volleyball without calls made by referees. The referees are you, the players and you call your own illegal hits. To enjoy participating, you need not have experience playing volleyball. It's a great way to have fun and meet some new people. An organizational meeting will be held on January 9, 1987. Games are played on Friday evenings from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at Highland Elementary. Play begins on January 16 and runs through the month of March. Managers are asked to contact the Parks and Recreation Department by December 29, 1986 if interested in entering a team. ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES Adult softball leagues, in the city of Eagan, are directed by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Beginning February 2, 1987, new teams will be accepted for league play. Managers of prospective new teams should call Parks and Recreation at 454-8100 for team entry information. Softball Leagues Offered are: Women's Recreational League: Monday Play Men's Recreational League: Tuesday & Wednesday Play Men's Industrial League: Thursday Play Men's Over 35/40 League: Thursday Play Couples Kittenball League: Friday Play Couple's 14" League: Friday Play Co -Ed Recreational League: Friday Play -12- CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS FOR ADULTS The Parks and Recreation Departm( offers beginner cross country ski lessor-- for adults. The lessons may be taken using your own equipment or with rental skis and boots. Dates: January 3, 10 and 17, 1987 Class times: 1) 9:30-10:45 a.m. 2) 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (for those who have never skied) 3) 12:30-1:45 p.m. The first class sessions will meet indoors at the individually scheduled class time in the Community Room of the Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. The indoor sessions will cover the care and use of equipment, attire, safety aspects and the skills that will be ad- dressed during the two outdoor lessons. The two outdoor sessions will be held in Lebanon Hills Regional Park at the Schultz Lake ski trail, south off Cliff Road, 1-1 /2 miles east of Pilot Knob Road. Class Fee: $10.00 with own equipment $20.00 with rental equipment; in,, cate height and shoe size Registration Deadline: December 31, 1986 DOG OBEDIENCE The Department of Parks and Recreation offers classes in dog obedience training on Thursday evenings this winter. Dogs must be nine (9) months old or older to 'n effectively. The handler may be an ---ult or youth eleven (11) years or older. Novice training is for dogs which have previously had beginner classes. Bring to the first class: The dog, certifi- cate of rabies vaccination, a choke chain and a 6' leather leash. Class Times: 1) Beginner 6:00-7:00 p.m. 2) Beginner 7:15-8:15 p.m. 3) Novice 8:30-9:30 p.m. Dates: January 8 - March 12, 1987 Where: Community Room, Fire Administraton Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road Fee: $20.00 Registration Deadline: January 5, 1987 ENHANCE YOUR HOME WITH A PERSONALIZED LANDSCAPE �^ this the year that you will landscape ,r property? What plant materials will 'Mu select? Which trees and shrubs willl enhance your home? Should you use wood chips or rock mulch? What is your design philosophy? How do you install your landscape design? Parks and Recreation offers a seminar, conducted by the department's registered landscape architect, Steve Sullivan, which is designed to assist you with planning your landscape scheme. All you need bring is a copy of your lot layout. Date: Tuesday, March 31, 1987 Where: Community Room, Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road Fee: $15.00 Registration Deadline: March 20, 1987 TINY TOTS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Tiny Tots is a program for children ages 3, 4, and 5 and is offered quarterly. Activities such as crafts, story telling, singing, field trips, and special events with an emphasis on large and small group play are conducted. Sessions are held in the Rahn Park Building and in the Community Room of the Fire Administration Building. Dates: Jan. 5 -March 12 (10 weeks) Section: 1. Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00 A.M.-Noon (Rahn) Section: 2. Mondays & Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 (Rahn) Section: 3. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 A.M.-Noon (Community Room) Section: 4. Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00-3:00 (Rahn) Registration Fee: $45.00 Pre -registration is required. Group size is limited to the first 15 registered in each section. PRUNING AND TREE CARE Should I prune this tree for symmetry in the spring or fall? Where do I start? What are those strange gnarls that have ap- peared on the most significant tree in my landscape? City Forester, Tom Schuster will answer these questions and more. You are invited to bring samples of problems, either a cutting or a photograph will suffice. This seminar will feature video tapes and group discussion. DATE: Tuesday, February 24, 1987 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. LOCATION: Community Room, Fire Administration Building at 3795 Pilot Knob Rd. FEE: $15.00 Registration Deadline: February 17,1987 -13- BASIC BALL SKILLS Children ages three and four will have fun using all different kinds of balls in a variety of activities. The class will include exposure to and practice with nerf balls, mini -basketballs, playground balls, soft- balls, baseballs, and tennis balls, as well as parachute play. Lead up games will be played with an emphasis on basics such as dribbling, throwing and catching. This activity is an excellent way to help your child increase his/her motor skills and coordination. Registration is limited to the first 12 registered in each section. Dates: Fridays, January 9 - February 27, 1987 (8 weeks) Fee: $5.00 Sessions: Balls Skills I Section 1 - 9:45-10:15 3 Year Olds Section 2 - 10:25-11:05 4 Year Olds Sessions: Balls Skills 11* Section 3 - 11:15-12:00 4 Year Olds *Note: Only for those who completed Ball Skills I. Where: Community Room (Fire Administration Building), 3795 Pilot Knob Road NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES ASSOCIATION The City of Eagan Parks and Recreation Department has become an affiliate chapter of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. The department will be offering coaches training clinics seasonally. NYSCA has developed a well defined format for training youth sports coaches. Video tapes titled "The Psychology of Coaching Youth Sports", "Maximizing Performance" and "First Aid" which per- tain to all youth sports have been pro- duced. In addition, tapes specific to a sport including "Organizing a Fun and Interest Practice" and "Offensive and Defensive Techniques" are shown and discussed. The next scheduled Youth Sports Coaches clinic will cover basketball. It is anticipated that a mid-January date will be announced. Watch the local news- papers and Cable TV for dates and times. Youth athletic association sports com- missioners will also provide coaches with clinic information. TRIPS AND TOURS The outings listed below are co-sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville 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. SPIRIT MOUNTAIN SKI TRIP FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1987 DULUTH, MINNESOTA Spend your last day of Christmas vacation enjoying a scenic trip to Duluth and Spirit Mountain's exciting slopes. This fun -filled, action packed day of skiing would make an excellent Christmas gift for any child, teenager or adult! DATE: Friday, January 2, 1987 COST: Grades 6-12 $39.00 (In- cludes lift ticket, ski rental, deluxe motorcoach trans- portation and breakfast snack.) Grades 6-12 $29.00 (In- cludes lift ticket, deluxe motorcoach transporation and breakfast snack.) Adult: $43.00 (Includes lift ticket, ski rental, deluxe motorcoach transportation and breakfast snack.) Adult: $33.00 (Includes lift ticket, deluxe motorcoach transportation and break- fast snack.) BUS DEPARTS: Rosemount Mall 6:30 A.M. Apple Valley City Hall 6:45 A.M. Cedarvale Mall 7:00 A.M. (Ben Franklin entrance) BUS RETURNS Cedarvale Mall 9:30 P.M. A.V. City Hall 9:45 P.M. Rosemount Mall 10:00 P.M. REG. DEADLINE: Monday, Dec. 22 *NOTE: Lunch and supper are on your own. Chalet facilities and concessions are available and a brief stop will be made on the trip home for supper. CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATER TRIP "THE FOREIGNER" THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 Adults! Come join us for an entertaining afternoon at the Chanhassen Dinner theater as we enjoy the delightful performance of "The Foreigner". The play is the story of a shy Englishman who pretends to neither speak or understand English, so he won't have to talk to strangers while staying at a southern inn. Ultimately, his plan backfires with hilarious results. This story is sure to keep you in stitches! The lunch menu offers a wide variety of mouth watering selections. Transportation will be by deluxe motor coach. Don't miss this terrific show! WHERE: Chanhassen Dinner Theater COST: $29.00 — includes deluxe motor coach transporation, lunch and a reserved seat for the show. 8:00 a.m./5:15 p.m. Apple Valley City Hall TIME: BUS LEAVES BUS RETURNS Lakeville Senior Ctr. 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Rosemount Mall 10:45 a.m. 5:45 p.m. Apple Valley City Hall 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Cedarvale Shopping Ctr. 11:15 a.m. 6:15 p.m. DEADLINE: December 31, 1986 Lift ticket and lesson $16.00 AFTON ALPS SKI TRIP FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1987 School District # 196 has conferences scheduled so, enjoy your day off from school skiing on the slopes of Afton Alps Ski Area. With 18 chairlifts and 34 varying levels of runs, everyone will have hours of fun! Lessons at all levels and rental equipment packages are available. Participants must provide their own lunch. WHO: All 6, 7, 8 graders, and adults BUS LEAVES/RETURNS: Enggrens in Lakeville 8:00 a.m./5:15 p.m. Apple Valley City Hall 8:15 a.m./5:00 p.m. Cedarvale Shopping Center 8:30 a.m./4:45 p.m. (west end) Rosemount Mall 8:45 a.m./4:30 p.m. Youth Adult COST: Lift ticket only $15.00 $17.50 Lift ticket and lesson $16.00 $18.50 Lift ticket and rental $20.50 $24.50 Lift ticket, rental and lesson $21.50 $25.50 DEADLINE: Friday, January 16, 1987 CHAPERONES NEEDED: Adult volunteer chaperones are needed. Free skiing and equipment in exchange for volunteer commitment tc assist ski group. If interested call the Rosemount Recrea- tion office at 423-4415. -14- DOWNHILL SKIING AT WELCH VILLAGE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1987 Take advantage of President's Day and join us at the slopes of Welch Village. Welch Village is located forty miles southeast of the Twin Cities between Hastings and Red Wing and has an excellent variety of slopes for all levels of skiing. President's Day at Welch is a special event day that offers races, contests, prizes and FUN for all! Lessons are available for all levels and last for one hour. Beginner lessons are free, while intermediate and advanced lessons are $4.00. Participants should bring extra money to buy refreshments and must provide their own lunch. WHO: 8 years of age and up. Those under 8 must be accompanied by an Lakeville Sr. Citizens adult. Center: 11:00 A.M. Pickup Return TIME: Cedarvale Shopping Ctr. 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 11:30 Apple Valley City Hall 8:15 a.m. 4:45 p.m. (Ben Franklin side) Rosemount Mall 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Lakeville (Enggren's) 8:45 a.m. 5:15 p.m. COST: Lift Ticket Only $20.00 Lift Ticket and Intermediate or Advanced Lesson $24.00 Lift Ticket, Rental Equip. & Intermediate or Advanced Lesson $36.00 (All prices include transportation & supervision) DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 10 Please Note: When registering, make sure to indicate what level of lesson you require. Beginner lessons are free but you must register for them in advance! LITTLE SIX BINGO PALACE MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1987 oin your friends for an afternoon of excitement and bingo at the Little Six Bingo Palace. Upon arrival, there will be free donuts and coffee followed by a two hour session of bingo. Partici- pants must provide their own clobber. Dobbers may be purchased for .75 at the door. Time is allotted to browse through the pottery shop and gallery which have handcrafted Native Ameri- can Art. BUS LEAVES: DEPARTS Lakeville Sr. Citizens 4:15 P.M. Center: 11:00 A.M. Apple Valley City 4:45 P.M. Hall: 11:15 A.M. Rosemount Mall: 11:30 Cedarvale Mall: 11:45 (Ben Franklin side) (Ben Franklin side) RETURNS: DEPARTS Cedarvale: 4:15 P.M. Rosemount: 4:30 P.M. Apple Valley: 4:45 P.M. Lakeville: 5:00 P.M. COST: $12.00 - Adults $10.00 - Senior Citizens DEADLINE: Monday, February 23, 1987 SPIRIT MOUNTAIN OVERNIGHT FEBRUARY 21-22,1987 Take advantage of Minnesota's winter weather by enjoying it! Spend a week- end skiing at Duluth's Spirit Mountain. Ski during the day and enjoy Duluth's night -life during the evening. A trip designed for adults only will include deluxe motorcoach trans- portation, one-night lodging at the Radisson Downtown Duluth and two full days of skiing. DATE: February 21-22,1987 COST: $75.00 per person (4 occupants per room) $95.00 per person (double occupancy) $120.00 per person (single occupancy) (Includes two-day lift ticket, deluxe motorcoach trans- poration, one-night lodg- ing and shuttle transporta- tion from hotel to Spirit Mountain.) TIME: Leave early Saturday A.M., return Sunday P.M. Speci- fic times and pick-up points will be available when you register. REG. DEADLINE: February 6, 1987 NOTE: Cost does not include meals. Lodging is close to downtown and shopping area. Ski rental is available for an additional $10.00 per day. WALT DISNEY'S SNOW WHITE ON ICE SHOW SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 1987 Don't miss the spectacular production of "Walt Disney's Snow White On Ice Show"! This 2 1 /2 hour show is full of entertaining Disney characters and performances that the whole family will enjoy! WHO: All Ages BUS LEAVES/RETURNS: DEPARTS RETURNS Enggrens in Lakeville 9:20 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Apple Valley City Hall 9:35 a.m. 2:40 p.m. Rosemount Mall 9:50 a.m. 2:25 p.m. Cedarvale Shopping Ctr. 10:05 a.m. 2:10 p.m. (Ben Franklin side) COST: $13.00 DEADLINE: Thursday, March 12, 1987 -15- ATHLETIC FACILITY RESERVATIONS SYSTEM The Parks and Recreation Department has recently placed all athletic facilities on a computer reservation system. This new system will ensure continued reser- vations on expanding City facilities. The facilities requiring reservations and permits for league play and practice by organized teams include: hockey rinks, baseball, softball and soccer fields and tennis courts. Not all fields are available to be reserved. Please check with Parks and Recreation at 454-8100 before you use any new field. All practice times are in 1-1 /2 hour time blocks. Weekday practice times are 4:30, 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. Weekend practice times begin at 10:00 a.m. Hockey: All rink time for hockey team practice and games are scheduled by Parks and Recreation through the hockey associa- tions' facilities representative. Coaches receive their practice times from their association. Any additional practice time requires a phone call to Parks and Recreation. Broomball: All broomball activity occurs at Highview and Woodhaven. Games and practices are scheduled by Parks and Recreation. To reserve practice time, team managers are to call 454-8100; a permit will be issued. 11\' WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION Saturday, December 13, 1986, from 10:00 A.M. - Noon is the opening date for registration for all programs spon- sored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Registrations are accept- ed at the Eagan Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Registrations will continue during regular office hours, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Winter programs for which registration is required are: Babysitting Clinic Basic Ball Skills Cross Country Ski Lessons for Adults Dog Obedience Landscape Seminar Pruning and Tree Care Skating Lessons Speedskating Tiny Tots Recreational Activities Trips and Tours Refund Policy Registration fees for programs can- celled by Parks and Recreation will be fully refunded. A $2.00 service fee will be charged for individual registration cancellations made prior to the start of an activity or its registration deadlines. No refunds can be made after registra- tion deadlines or the start of an activity. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL Eagan Parks, & Recreation Department Name Address Phone Business # Name of Activity Other Activity Information (day, time, section, # of tickets, etc.) (Child's birthdate) Registered for a 1986 Fall activity: Yes No Make check payable to: City of Eagan Enclosed is $ to cover registration. -16- BABYSITTING CLINIC The Eagan Women's Fire Auxiliary and the Department of Parks and Recreation are co -sponsoring a babysitting clinic this winter. Boys and girls ages 10 a older are encouraged to participate.1 _ four clinic sessions will cover the basics of child care, first aid, safety concerns and the "how to" of babysitting. Class size is limited. Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays January 13 and 15, 20 and 22 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. Where: Community Room of Fire Administration Building 3795 Pilot Knob Road Fee: $2.00 SENIOR CITIZENS Activities are planned for and by Eagan seniors each month. Meetings are regu- larly held on the second Wednesday and the fourth Tuesday in the Community Room of the Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob Road. Recent activities have included potluck lunches, afternoons of bingo, entertain- mentsuch as a banjoistand the Rosemount Senior Kitchen Band. If you are an Eagan Senior and wish to be placed on the mailing list to receive the monthly program announcements, please call the Department of Parks and Recrea- tion at 454-8100. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL Eagan Parks & Recreation Department Name Address Phone Business # Name of Activity Other Activity Information (day, time, section, # of tickets, etc.) (Child's birthdate) Registered for a 1986 Fall activity: Yes No Make check payable to: City of Eagan Enclosed is $ to cover registration.