01/12/2016 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2016
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Bakken, Fields, and Hansen. Councilmember Tilley
arrived at 6:28 p.m.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Acting Parks and
Recreation Director Flewellen, Communications Director Garrison, Director of Community Development
Hohenstein, Public Works Director Matthys and Police Chief McDonald.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye:3 Nay:0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
JOINT MEETING WITH EAGAN'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION / 2016 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Mayor Maguire welcomed State Senator Carlson and State Representatives Atkins, Halverson, and
Masin. It was noted that Senator Metzen was unable to attend.
Members of the legislative delegation introduced themselves to the City Council.
City Administrator Osberg noted it is the tradition of the City Council to meet with the legislative
delegation at the first Council workshop in January. Osberg walked through the 2016 legislative
priorities of the City of Eagan.
The City Council and delegation discussed the legislative priorities for 2016.
Mayor Maguire thanked the legislative delegation for attending the meeting and their service to
the community.
2015 BUSINESS SURVEY RESULTS
Communications Director Garrison introduced the item noting a survey of Eagan businesses was
conducted in the fall over a two month period. Eagan businesses were invited in writing to access the
web link to take the confidential survey. Every business was given an opportunity to fill out the
questionnaire and the results reflect those who chose to respond. As such, the data provides a snap shot
of business conditions and opinions from a good cross section of industry sectors and size of companies.
Garrison provided a presentation summarizing the survey results and was available for questions.
The City Council offered their observations and feedback with regard to the survey results.
The Council took a 10 minute break.
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REVIEW OF EAGAN FORWARD DRAFT PLAN
Assistant City Administrator Miller introduced the item noting the Council is being encouraged to
provide final feedback on the draft plan, and are being asked to accept and support the strategies set
forth in the plan. Miller noted Director of Communications Garrison will provide an update on the
January 28th roll out event.
The City Council offered their observations and recommendations with regard to the draft plan.
Garrison provided an update on the January 28th roll out event.
Miller noted in the upcoming months the community will have the opportunity to form study action
groups to further research the recommended strategies and actions of the Eagan Forward.
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:17 p.m.
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