09/08/2020 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
A meeting of the Special City Council was held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Councilmember Fields, and Hansen. Councilmember
Tilley joined by phone. Councilmember Bakken was absent.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Finance Director
Pepper, Assistant Finance Director Feldman, Parks and Recreation Director Pimental, Public Works
Director Matthys, Community Development Director Hutmacher, Fire Chief Scott, Communication and
Engagement Director Ellickson, and Police Chief New.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
City Administrator Osberg noted on October 7, 2019, the City Council received a presentation of the
initial Draft Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Master Plan (BPTMP) and provided feedback to staff
and the consultant for incorporation into the draft plan. With this Council direction, the BPTMP
Advisory Committee, consisting of City staff and representatives of other agencies, local businesses,
and city residents, guided the plan preparation through four meetings. The plan preparation included
significant public outreach and on-line engagement including pop-up meetings at community events
and the use of Wikimap on the City's website.
Steward Crosby, SRF Consulting, gave a presentation of the final draft of the Bike and Pedestrian
Transportation Master Plan going over the process, plan and next steps.
Parks and Recreation Director Pimental and Public Works Directory Matthys were available for
questions.
The Council discussed the Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Master Plan and provided feedback to
staff and the consultant.
CARES FUNDING PLAN
City Administrator Osberg noted on July 7, 2020 the City Council approved acceptance of up to
$5,149,281 in Coronavirus Relief Funds. The funds can be used to support local government services as
well as grants to businesses and individuals who have been impacted by COVID-19. The City Council
approved a Resolution on August 18, 2020 supporting participation in the Dakota County Small
Business Relief Grant Program. Osberg noted the City of Eagan has received several written requests
for CARES Act funding so far. Osberg also provided a PowerPoint presentation.
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The Council provided feedback on the following questions:
1) Since it appears there is adequate funds to meet the small businesses relief grant program needs,
does the City Council want to consider the creation of a City -run grant program for larger
businesses (e.g. 51-100 FTE)? Yes, program would be modeled after the small business grant
application
2) Does the City Council wish to look into a program that would allow for grants to non -profits? If so,
what are the parameters or guidelines the Council would suggest for such a program? Yes, similar
to the small business grant application
3) Is the City Council interested in considering a grant to Fairview Ridges Hospital, and if so, to what
amount and what parameters should be considered? Yes
4) Is the City Council interested in considering a grant to the other non-profit organizations that
made formal, written requests to the City, and if so, to what amount and what parameters should
be considered? Yes, similar as the small business grant application
5) Is the current draft plan for future disbursement CARES fund acceptable to the City Council? Yes
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
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Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adjourn at 6:40 p.m.
Aye: 4 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
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