02/11/2020 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Councilmember Bakken, Hansen and Tilley.
Councilmember Fields was absent.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Community
Development Director Hutmacher, Parks and Recreation Director Pimental, Forestry Maintenance
Supervisor Schnaible, Communications and Engagement Director Ellickson, and Public Works Director
Matthys.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Tilley seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye:4 Nay:0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
UPDATE FROM MINNESOTA VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MVTA)
City Administrator Osberg introduced Luther Wynder, Executive Director, and Richard Crawford, Public
Information Manager with Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA).
Mr. Wynder gave a presentation providing information about MVTA legislative priorities and activities,
along with the legislative agenda for the Suburban Transit Association.
The Council and Mr. Wynder discussed the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority's legislative priorities.
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT FUND
City Administrator Osberg noted at the November 12, 2019 Special City Council meeting the Council
discussed a potential Redevelopment Fund which could be used to support certain costs of future
redevelopment projects. Using Council feedback and the eligible uses and funding criteria reviewed by
the Council at the November meeting, staff has drafted a Redevelopment and Reinvestment Policy.
Community Development Director Hutmacher gave a presentation and walked through the proposed
policy questions.
The Council and staff discussed the proposed redevelopment fund.
The Council provided the following feedback on the Policy Questions:
1) Does the City Council support the establishment of a Redevelopment Fund? Yes
2) Does the City Council support the adoption of a Redevelopment and Reinvestment Policy? Yes
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3) Should the transfer of proceeds from the sale of Blue Gentian (Costco) and Duckwood sites into
a Redevelopment Fund be placed on a future Consent Agenda for City Council approval? Yes
BUSINESS SURVEY RESULTS
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting every two years, the City of Eagan engages an
independent research firm to conduct a scientific survey of business owners and manager. The survey
is designed to provide the Council and staff with business perspectives about business climate,
community characteristics and government services. Osberg noted for the 2019 survey, the City once
again partnered with National Research Center.
Communications and Engagement Director Ellickson gave a presentation about key findings of the
survey.
The Council and staff discussed the Business Survey results.
Council took a 5 minute break.
EMERALD ASH BORER UPDATE
Parks and Recreation Director Pimental noted at the February 2018 Council workshop there was
discussion regarding the infestation of Emerald Ash Borer and the impact it was having on our trees.
Staff is looking for further direction from Council on several policy, ordinance and funding work related
questions that will help coordinate removal efforts for Ash trees within the public right of ways along
city owned streets.
Forestry Maintenance Supervisor Adam Schnaible gave a presentation on Emerald Ash Borer.
The Council and staff discussed efforts regarding the removal /replacement -of EAB trees.
The Council provided the following feedback regarding the policy questions:
1) Does Council support the use of emergency cash fund balance to fund, along with tree
mitigation dollars as appropriate, to get his program started in 2020? Yes
2) Does the City extend the 429 assessment option for homeowners dealing with private removals
of Ash trees? Yes
3) Does Council support the seven-year removal plan as presented? Yes
The Council directed staff to update the Shade Tree Ordinance to include infestation and bring back to
a future Council meeting for formal consideration.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business to be heard.
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ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:31 p.m.
Aye: 4 Nay:0
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