11/09/2016 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Maguire, Bakken, Fields, Hansen and Tilley.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Director of Parks and
Recreation Pimental, and Public Works Director Matthys.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Maguire congratulated Councilmembers Fields and Tilley on their re-election to the City Council.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye:5 Nay:0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
FAA/MAC Briefing on Converging Runway Operations
Assistant City Administrator Miller introduced the item. Each of the Commissioners introduced
themselves to the City Council.
Miller introduced Elaine Buckner, MSP Air Traffic Control Tower Manager, and Dana Nelson, MAC
Manager of Noise, Environment and Planning, who gave a briefing on the impacts associated with
Converging Runway Operations, and the FAA's plans to remedy those impacts. The Council and
Commission discussed the impacts being felt by Eagan residents.
Proposed 2016-2017 Airport Relations Commission Work Plan
Chair Thorkildson discussed the anticipated impact of Stage V and Next Generation Aviation, and
provided an overview of the proposed work plan for 2016-17.
The Council and the members of the ARC discussed the work plan.
The Council thanked the Commission for their work.
The Council directed the 2016-2017 Airport Relations Commission Work Plan to be included on a future
City Council consent agenda for formal consideration.
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2016-2017 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION (EEAC) WORK PLAN AND GOALS
Mayor Maguire welcomed the Commission. Each of the Commissioners introduced themselves to the
City Council.
Director of Parks and Recreation Pimental presented the 2016-2017 proposed EEAC work plan and
goals, and also highlighted their accomplishments in 2015-2016.
The Council and members of the EEAC discussed the work plan and goals.
The Council thanked the Commission for their work.
Stealth Tower Lighting Policy
Public Works Director Matthys introduced the item noting Council is being asked to review
considerations for a Lighting Policy for the Sperry Telecommunications Tower. He walked through the
proposed policy considerations.
The Council was in agreement for the first year to start off simple using the proposed lighting schedule
for City recognized holidays and being open to other opportunities, if presented.
The Council discussed the proposed Tower Lighting Policy Options and provided feedback.
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adjourn at 7:10 p.m,
Aye:S Nay:O
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