Showing posts with label eagan community information. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eagan community information. Show all posts
Monday, November 29, 2010
Did you know???
Eagan and Apple Valley ranked 15th and 20th, respectively in Money magazine's August 2010 issue featuring America's Best Places to Live.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Cross country ski trails open December 1st
With all this snow one would wonder when the ski trails will open in Dakota county. December 1st is the date that the parks will be looking to open. Cross county ski passes will be online starting that day--- $5.00 for the day , $20.00 for the season. What a great way to get out and enjoy the fantastic parks and trails.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Eagan Fun Fest- Eagan
Entertainment, Food Vendors, and Art. June 27-28th. 9-5 on Saturday, 10-5 on Sunday. Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds.
www.eaganartfestival.org
www.eaganartfestival.org
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Eagan Facts
- Minnesota's 8th Largest City
- Great Location- a second ring suburb with easy access to Mpls/St. Paul and airport
- Family Friendly Attractions- Water park, Trapp and Holz Farms, walking paths, Community Center, parks to name a few.
- Wide Open Spaces- Ponds, Lakes, and 4,550 acres of open spaces.
- Sports and Leisure activities- more than 50 city parks, 130 miles of walking trails, 30 soccer fields, 79 softball fields, BMX bike and skateboard parks, and 350 lakes and ponds.
- Wide range of home prices- condos, town homes and high end homes. The average sale price in Eagan in 2008 was $241,531 with 681 closed homes.
- Lots still available- Eagan is 95 % developed with only a few lots available.
- Many shopping and dining choices
- A great place to work and live- City has 52,000 jobs. Major employers include Thomson Reuters and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Easy commute to Downtown Mpls. and St. Paul
For additional information on the area contact me or go to
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Don't miss out on the Eagan Tree Sale
2009 Biennial Tree Sale
Saturday, May 2, 2009 City of Eagan Maintenance Facility (Pre-ordering only) The City of Eagan is again holding its tree sale and offering Eagan residents a chance to purchase a variety of bare root trees for planting on their property. Seven varieties of trees have been selected for this years sale; snowdrift crabapple ($25), whitespire birch ($25), bi-color oak ($30), Accolade elm ($30), Northwood maple ($30), skyline honeylocust ($30), and Honeycrisp apple ($25).
Residents interested in purchasing up to two trees are asked to complete the application form (available for use beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2009), or submit a paper copy, available at the City of Eagan Maintenance Facility (3501 Coachman Point) or at the Eagan City Hall (3830 Pilot Knob Rd.). Paper application forms must be returned to the address below no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2009.
Trees will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis and successful registrants will be notified by email of the exact location and time to pick up their tree(s). If you are registering for trees on the Web based application and all seven species of trees are not present on the species drop down menu, that means that species of tree is sold out. You can then make another species selection.
For more information please see http://www.cityofeagan.com/live/page.asp?menu=16629
This is a great opportunity to purchase trees for your home landscape.
Saturday, May 2, 2009 City of Eagan Maintenance Facility (Pre-ordering only) The City of Eagan is again holding its tree sale and offering Eagan residents a chance to purchase a variety of bare root trees for planting on their property. Seven varieties of trees have been selected for this years sale; snowdrift crabapple ($25), whitespire birch ($25), bi-color oak ($30), Accolade elm ($30), Northwood maple ($30), skyline honeylocust ($30), and Honeycrisp apple ($25).
Residents interested in purchasing up to two trees are asked to complete the application form (available for use beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2009), or submit a paper copy, available at the City of Eagan Maintenance Facility (3501 Coachman Point) or at the Eagan City Hall (3830 Pilot Knob Rd.). Paper application forms must be returned to the address below no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2009.
Trees will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis and successful registrants will be notified by email of the exact location and time to pick up their tree(s). If you are registering for trees on the Web based application and all seven species of trees are not present on the species drop down menu, that means that species of tree is sold out. You can then make another species selection.
For more information please see http://www.cityofeagan.com/live/page.asp?menu=16629
This is a great opportunity to purchase trees for your home landscape.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Market Update
Market update on the Twin Cities real estate market,
by MAAR- Minneapolis Association of Realtor's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOHOIGjlBYc
Grab some popcorn and enjoy.
by MAAR- Minneapolis Association of Realtor's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOHOIGjlBYc
Grab some popcorn and enjoy.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Eagan's City portion of Property Taxes Below other Dakota County Cities
City's Portion of Property Taxes Below Most Others
The City of Eagan portion of property taxes are once again well below most other Dakota County cities and the 3rd lowest of 18 cities compared in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, according to data released at the December 1 Truth In Taxation Public Hearing.
“We’re proud that the City of Eagan’s property taxes are 22% below the 18-city average,” said Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire. That means that for the average Eagan home worth $276,000, Eagan’s city portion of property tax is $740 compared to the 18-city average of $946 and a high in one Dakota County city of $1,329. That’s a lower city portion than in any of Eagan’s neighboring cities except Mendota Heights.
For more information go to the city's web site or http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/news.asp?menu=2207&id=16216
The City of Eagan portion of property taxes are once again well below most other Dakota County cities and the 3rd lowest of 18 cities compared in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, according to data released at the December 1 Truth In Taxation Public Hearing.
“We’re proud that the City of Eagan’s property taxes are 22% below the 18-city average,” said Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire. That means that for the average Eagan home worth $276,000, Eagan’s city portion of property tax is $740 compared to the 18-city average of $946 and a high in one Dakota County city of $1,329. That’s a lower city portion than in any of Eagan’s neighboring cities except Mendota Heights.
For more information go to the city's web site or http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/news.asp?menu=2207&id=16216
Indoor Community Garage Sale
Eagan Indoor Community Garage Sale coming Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Eagan Community Center with $1 admission payable at the door (kids 5 & under free). More than 60 vendors will be offering bargains with something for everyone. Vendor registration begins on Monday, November 24 at 8 a.m. and will continue until booths are full or January 15, 2009. For more information, contact Eagan Parks & Recreation at (651) 675-5500.
Eagan Indoor Community Garage Sale coming Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Eagan Community Center with $1 admission payable at the door (kids 5 & under free). More than 60 vendors will be offering bargains with something for everyone. Vendor registration begins on Monday, November 24 at 8 a.m. and will continue until booths are full or January 15, 2009. For more information, contact Eagan Parks & Recreation at (651) 675-5500.
Quality of Life Among the Highest in Eagan
Quality of Life in Eagan Among Highest in Metro
Ratings of Eagan by Eagan residents continue to climb according to 2008 residential survey results compiled by an independent opinion research firm. For instance, 98 percent of Eagan residents polled rate the quality of life as excellent or good. That’s up three points from 2005 numbers and the 54 percent who say the quality of life is excellent place Eagan among the top four communities in the metropolitan area, says Dr. Bill Morris of Decision Resources, Ltd.
There were other stellar numbers too:
93% said Eagan is headed in the right direction, tops in the metro area
97% said existing recreational facilities meet their household needs and 98% said current recreational programs meet their needs, the highest figure in the metro area.
The ratings for police protection were also tops in the metro area with a 93% positive ranking, and as a whole four out of five people surveyed ranked all city services positively, placing Eagan in the top quartile in the metro area. The more citizens had interactions with city staff, the higher the rankings were.
The job approval rating for the City Council (at 88%) was a five point increase from 2005 and the highest anywhere in the metro area.
Taxes and growth were the most serious issues cited by citizens. 40% felt city property taxes were somewhat or very high, while 43% felt taxes were about average or somewhat low. However, if one looks back to surveys since 2002, there has been a 14 point drop of those who would favor a tax increase if it were necessary to maintain city services, so today 44 percent would favor a tax increase if it were necessary to maintain city services and 41 percent would oppose an increase.
Another sign of the economy was the answer to a first-ever question of whether residents are aware of a home in their neighborhood with a foreclosure. 16% were aware of a neighborhood foreclosure.
“We’re proud of the extremely positive ratings Eagan residents have of Eagan city services and our great personnel,” said Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire, “while at the same time it is clear there is anxiety over the economy and taxes. That’s why we’ve made budget cuts this year and Eagan spending remains the lowest per capita of any Minnesota city with more than 50,000 residents.” Other data will help the City Council as it considers economic development goals. For instance:
Residents want a Super Target and more clothing stores.
They want to attract more family sit-down restaurants, any ethnic restaurant and an upscale fine dining restaurant.
86% cite the importance of world class Internet speeds and access and 70% support city involvement in upgraded broadband access and services.
81% say it is at least somewhat important to purchase additional land for preservation.
88% say it is important to keep undeveloped land for business expansion.
“The data will help us in a variety of ways to set priorities, measure progress and target areas for improvement,” said City Administrator Tom Hedges. For instance, in the 2005 survey while 95% rated the quality of life as excellent or good, the City looked hard at the 5% who didn’t. It turned out that new residents and those who lived in apartments rated the city less favorably. Eagan instituted the Showcase Eagan event to target new residents and connect them up with community groups and city services. This time Eagan saw a 3 point increase in favorable ratings. The survey was conducted in September. 400 randomly selected residents in all parts of the city were scheduled for phone interviews, some taking more than an hour to share their feelings on survey topics. The results are accurate to +/- 5 percentage points. View the survey results presentation watch a video of the presentation as given at the City Council Meeting.
http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/news.asp?menu=2153
Ratings of Eagan by Eagan residents continue to climb according to 2008 residential survey results compiled by an independent opinion research firm. For instance, 98 percent of Eagan residents polled rate the quality of life as excellent or good. That’s up three points from 2005 numbers and the 54 percent who say the quality of life is excellent place Eagan among the top four communities in the metropolitan area, says Dr. Bill Morris of Decision Resources, Ltd.
There were other stellar numbers too:
93% said Eagan is headed in the right direction, tops in the metro area
97% said existing recreational facilities meet their household needs and 98% said current recreational programs meet their needs, the highest figure in the metro area.
The ratings for police protection were also tops in the metro area with a 93% positive ranking, and as a whole four out of five people surveyed ranked all city services positively, placing Eagan in the top quartile in the metro area. The more citizens had interactions with city staff, the higher the rankings were.
The job approval rating for the City Council (at 88%) was a five point increase from 2005 and the highest anywhere in the metro area.
Taxes and growth were the most serious issues cited by citizens. 40% felt city property taxes were somewhat or very high, while 43% felt taxes were about average or somewhat low. However, if one looks back to surveys since 2002, there has been a 14 point drop of those who would favor a tax increase if it were necessary to maintain city services, so today 44 percent would favor a tax increase if it were necessary to maintain city services and 41 percent would oppose an increase.
Another sign of the economy was the answer to a first-ever question of whether residents are aware of a home in their neighborhood with a foreclosure. 16% were aware of a neighborhood foreclosure.
“We’re proud of the extremely positive ratings Eagan residents have of Eagan city services and our great personnel,” said Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire, “while at the same time it is clear there is anxiety over the economy and taxes. That’s why we’ve made budget cuts this year and Eagan spending remains the lowest per capita of any Minnesota city with more than 50,000 residents.” Other data will help the City Council as it considers economic development goals. For instance:
Residents want a Super Target and more clothing stores.
They want to attract more family sit-down restaurants, any ethnic restaurant and an upscale fine dining restaurant.
86% cite the importance of world class Internet speeds and access and 70% support city involvement in upgraded broadband access and services.
81% say it is at least somewhat important to purchase additional land for preservation.
88% say it is important to keep undeveloped land for business expansion.
“The data will help us in a variety of ways to set priorities, measure progress and target areas for improvement,” said City Administrator Tom Hedges. For instance, in the 2005 survey while 95% rated the quality of life as excellent or good, the City looked hard at the 5% who didn’t. It turned out that new residents and those who lived in apartments rated the city less favorably. Eagan instituted the Showcase Eagan event to target new residents and connect them up with community groups and city services. This time Eagan saw a 3 point increase in favorable ratings. The survey was conducted in September. 400 randomly selected residents in all parts of the city were scheduled for phone interviews, some taking more than an hour to share their feelings on survey topics. The results are accurate to +/- 5 percentage points. View the survey results presentation watch a video of the presentation as given at the City Council Meeting.
http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/live/news.asp?menu=2153
Monday, December 1, 2008
Eagan Rated #1 Place to Raise Children in Minnesota!
Eagan was rated as one of the best places to raise children in 2009 by Business Week magazine. This rating was based on a number of factors including school performance, number of schools, crime rates, job growth, household expendures, air quality, job 
growth, family income, parks, theaters, museums, diversity and other amenities.
growth, family income, parks, theaters, museums, diversity and other amenities. School performance and safety were weighted most heavily in the poll. The magazine went on to describe Eagan's community as "an upscale community with good schools, ponds, rolling hills, woods, and open space."
http://ci.eagan.mn.us/
For more information on Eagan or surrounding communities please don't hesitate in contacting me. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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