Battery Charging: Focus of Fire Safety Month
Fire Prevention Month is a chance to have some fun at the fire station!
“We look forward to our open house each fall,” Fire Chief Holly Mulholland says. “It’s a great opportunity for us to interact with members of the community and also a chance to teach important tips about fire prevention.”
Read more about Fire Safety Month.
Sustainable Eagan Academy: Apply to be a student speaker
The annual Sustainable Eagan Academy brings together expert speakers and community members to share information on a variety of sustainability topics. If selected as the student speaker, you’ll kick off the session with a 5- to 15-minute presentation on a sustainability topic of your choice, bringing a valuable youth perspective to the Eagan community.
Applications are open from Oct. 5 through Nov. 1. Visit cityofeagan.com/sustainableeaganacademy to learn about who’s eligible and what participants receive, including volunteer hours, a certificate of achievement, and more.
IS A HEAT PUMP RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME?
As temperatures begin to cool, now’s a great time to start thinking about keeping your home comfortable through the winter.
Heat pumps are an efficient, electric heating-and-cooling solution that may help lower your energy use year-round. To learn if this option might be good for your home, join us at “Stay Cool, Stay Warm: Heat Pumps Demystified” on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.
This session explores how heat pumps work, how to choose the right system for your home, and resources for planning your next heating and cooling project. Whether you’re replacing aging equipment or want to learn more about your options, you’ll leave ready to make an informed decision.
Find details and register at electrifyeverythingmn.org/events. Can’t attend? Learn more about heat pumps at electrifyeverythingmn.org/ashp.
WHY ARE FIBER COMPANIES DIGGING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AGAIN?
Another fiber company is coming to Eagan, and for some neighborhoods, that means construction in areas where fiber was recently installed.
The City does not decide which telecommunications companies can serve Eagan or when they build their networks. Minnesota law gives providers access to public rights-of-way, so the City generally cannot prevent additional companies from installing fiber.
What the City can do is regulate how the work is completed. We require permits, set expectations for resident notification, monitor construction, and require restoration of disturbed areas.
This fall, Ziply Fiber will become the third fiber provider installing in Eagan this year. We know repeated construction is frustrating and will continue working to minimize disruption and hold providers accountable.
CLEAR SNOW & ICE FROM FIRE HYDRANTS
The City of Eagan Fire Department and Public Works Division are asking residents to clear hydrants of snow and ice near their homes, so they’re accessible in an emergency.
Simply shovel a three-foot path around your hydrant and don’t let it get buried in snow. If you can’t see your neighborhood hydrant, neither can firefighters in an emergency. If you can’t see your neighborhood hydrant, neither can firefighters in an emergency.
GET-READY TIPS FOR SNOWPLOW SEASON
Find more info at cityofeagan.com/winter.
Garbage Cans
Place garbage cans 3 feet back from the street.
Mailboxes
Be sure your post is sturdy, and ensure your mailbox measures 48 inches high from bottom of curb to bottom of box. Also, the front of your mailbox and newspaper box should be 10 inches behind the curb.
Stake Your Curbline
Mark corners and curbs for plows with stakes. Six free stakes are available per house beginning Oct. 19 at the Eagan Maintenance Facility (3501 Coachman Pt.).
CITY REDUCES PROJECTED 2027 LEVY INCREASE
As the City of Eagan plans for 2027, City Council and staff are working to balance two important priorities: maintaining the services residents rely on and being mindful of the impact property taxes have on households and businesses.
Read more about Eagan's plan for 2027.
HOW SHOULD EAGAN LOOK IN 2050?
The City of Eagan is developing its 2050 Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan), which will guide how the community grows and evolves over the next 25 years. Based on regional growth, Eagan needs to plan the addition of 4,600 housing units in that time, and this spring the City set about getting residents’ feedback on how that growth should look.
Read more about the 2050 Comprehensive Plan.
PROTECT AND IMPROVE OUR WATER
We value our water in Eagan and want to keep pollution out of our lakes, wetlands, and ponds.
Did you know that anything entering a storm drain flows directly into our lakes, wetlands, and ponds? You can help protect and improve our water by raking your yard waste away from streets and keeping grass clippings, pet waste, and trash out of roads.
You can also take your help a step further by adopting a storm drain. Adopt-A-Storm Drain is an opportunity for residents, groups, and businesses to clean up storm drain grates and surrounding areas.
More Volunteer Opportunities
- Label storm drains: Help spread the message “Keep Pollutants Out, Drains to Lake” by gluing curb markers near street storm drains.
- Clean up lakes: Water Resource staff can offer directions as well as lend trash grabbers and provide garbage bags.
To learn more about local volunteerism, visit cityofeagan.com/volunteer.
Compost To Help Sweeping Crews
Road crews are out on our streets sweeping this fall to help prevent debris from washing down our storm drains. Consider helping them out by retaining clippings on your lawn — or by bagging them. You can also compost leaves and grass at home or bring them to a compost site.
Remember: It’s illegal to put leaves and yard waste in the streets, even when the sweeper is coming.
Learn more about street sweeping online at cityofeagan.com/street-sweeping.
Fall Events In Eagan
Living Your Best Life Senior Expo
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2–5 p.m.
Eagan Community Center, Free
Join Eagan 50+ Seniors for a free event exploring ways to improve your life. Bring your family and visit with vendors, stop in the Wellness Room for a health service, and get a snack in the Lone Oak Room. Find details at cityofeagan.com/senior-expo.
Community Story Trail
Friday, Oct. 9, 4:30–6 p.m.
Thomas Lake Park, Free
Read a storyboard book as you stroll through the park. Then gather around the bonfire to make and enjoy a delicious s’more. Other activities include making a craft and moving to music. In case of rain, the event will be canceled. The Dakota County Library is an event partner.
Halloween Trail Walk
Saturday, Oct. 24, 1 a.m.–2 p.m.
Viking Lakes, 2685 Vikings Cir.
$6/child, adults are free with food donation to The Open Door
Visit trick-or-treat stations, enjoy music, and play Halloween-themed games throughout the plaza. Preregistration is required at discovereagan.com.
Eagan Market Fest
Wednesdays, Sept. 2–Oct. 7, 4–7 p.m.
Goat Hill Park, 4291 Lexington Ave. S.
Select Wednesdays, starting Nov. 4, 4–7 p.m.
Eagan Community Center, The Oaks
Pick up fresh local items like breads, sauces, soaps, frozen meats, and pastries. Join the Eagan Market Fest email list at cityofeagan.com/subscribe and learn more at cityofeagan.com/marketfest.
Free Pumpkin Recycling
Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 8 & 9
Eagan Community Center parking lot
Visit dakotavalleyrecyclingmn.gov for details.
Save the Date: Community Tree Lighting & ECC Grand Reopening
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 4–6:30 p.m.
Eagan Community Center, Free