09/13/2016 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Bakken, Fields, Hansen and Tilley.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Director of Parks and
Recreation Pimental, Public Works Director Matthys, Finance Director Pepper, Director of
Communications Garrison, and Fire Chief Scott.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye:5 Nay:0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
ARTWORKS EAGAN PRESENTATION
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the Council agreed at its meeting on August 8,
2016 to place on the September 13 City Council workshop agenda a presentation by Art Works Eagan
regarding their updated proposal for the Fire Administration Building. Mr. Osberg summarized the
recommendations of the Finance Committee from their meeting on September 7, 2016
Caitlin Dowling, Art Works Eagan, along with other Board Members gave a presentation on their
proposal for the Fire Administration Building.
The Council discussed with Art Works Eagan members, the proposal for the Fire Administration
Building. Potential concerns were raised with the City entering into a tenant relationship. The
Council agreed there is some interest in a partnership with the City for the use of the building
(scenario 4), and also suggested Art Works of Eagan explore purchasing the Fire Administration
Building.
The Council directed staff to schedule a Finance Committee meeting to determine the market value
price for the Fire Administration Building, and to meet with Eagan Art Works representatives to
further discuss partnership opportunities and report back to the City Council at a future workshop.
The Council took a 5 minute recess.
WINTER PARK TRAIL MAINTENANCE
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting at the May 10 Special City Council Workshop, the
Council received a petition requesting that a portion of the Highline Trail, as well as a trail loop in
Thomas Lake Park, be plowed. While the Council denied the request, all agreed more information was
needed regarding possible winter maintenance of park trails. Council directed Parks and Recreation and
Public Works staff to look at all City parks to consider winter maintenance of trails, as well as consider
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other winter activity options. Osberg noted staff has completed a comprehensive analysis of all current
parks and associated trials in response to the Council's direction.
Director of Public Works Matthys and Parks and Recreation Director Pimental gave a presentation on
winter park trail maintenance.
The City Council discussed the three proposed trail segments at Central Park, Thomas Lake Park and the
Highline Trail. It was the consensus of the City Council to modify the Winter Trail Maintenance program
to include the three trail segments, and bring back to the October 4, 2016 City Council meeting for
formal action.
The Council suggested providing information to residents of other winter recreation opportunities
available in Eagan.
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn at 7:54 p.m.
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