02/09/2016 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Bakken, and Tilley. Councilmember Hansen was absent.
Councilmember Fields arrived at 5:45 p.m.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Acting Parks and
Recreation Director Flewellen, Director of Community Development Hohenstein, Finance Director
Pepper, and City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator Scipioni.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye:3 Nay:0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
FINAL PLAT (EAGAN WOODS OFFICE PARK 3RD ADDITION) — MSP COMMERCIAL
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting it is not staff's typical practice to have such
items on a Council workshop agenda. Typically a plat is approved concurrently with its associated
development item or as a separate consent item. A Planned Development Amendment and Final
Planned Development to construct a 3 -story 70,000 s.f. medical office and clinic for Summit
Orthopedics were approved on December 15, 2015. Osberg noted since previous Council action only
approved the Planned Development the Final Plat approval is being requested at tonight's Council
workshop.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve a Final Plat
(Eagan Woods Office Park 3rd Addition) upon approximately 4.2 acres located at the southwest corner
of 1-494 and Pilot Knob Road. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
RESEARCH ON BACKYARD MINIATURE PIGS
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting at the January 5, 2016 Listening Session, the City
Council received a request from a resident to consider an ordinance amendment to allow miniature pigs
on residential properties. City Code currently allows pigs only on properties of at least 5 acres zoned
agricultural. Osberg noted per the direction of the Council, staff researched backyard miniature pigs and
other cities' ordinances. If the Council directs preparation of an ordinance amendment to allow
miniature pigs on residentially zoned properties, staff has identified public policy questions/issues for
consideration.
City Clerk Scipioni provided background information.
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It was the consensus of the City Council to direct preparation of an ordinance amendment to allow the
keeping of miniature pigs on residential property.
The Council provided the following direction regarding the public policy questions/issues:
1. Should the City require spaying/neutering of miniature pigs? The Council agreed miniature pigs
must be spaying or neutered.
2. Should the City prohibit slaughter on residential properties? The Council agreed slaughter is
prohibited on residential properties.
3. Should the City require a fenced area for miniature pigs? The Council agreed an adequate
fenced outdoor space must be provided.
4. Should the City limit miniature pig licenses to single-family residential properties? The Council
agreed miniature pigs are limited to single-family residential properties.
The Council agreed miniature pigs shall be subject to the same regulations and permitting requirements
as dogs. It was noted the direction of the ordinance preparation wold be added to the February 16, 2016
consent agenda.
FIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING OPTIONS
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the Council is being asked to discuss and define
expectations and parameters for the future use of the Fire Administration Building.
Osberg walked through some facts regarding the Fire Administration Building, City Hall/Police Station
improvement project, recent discussion about the Fire Administration Building, outside interest in the
building and issues regarding the possible relocation of City Staff to the Fire Administration Building.
The Council discussed the Fire Administration Building options. After further discussion the Council
provided the following feedback:
• Get proposals/letter of interests from the additional two parties who have expressed an interest
in the building.
• Contact a commercial real estate broker to discuss the options associated with the rental or sale
of the Fire Administration Building.
• Contact CNH Architects to gather additional cost information with regard to savings and costs
associated with relocating City staff to Fire Administration Building.
• Bring the additional information request to a future Finance Committee meeting.
• Proceed with the intent of having a decision regarding City staffing and future options for the
building by Fall 2016.
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adjourn at 7:05 p.m.
Aye:4 Nay:O
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