01/19/2021 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
JANUARY 19, 2021
No Listening Session was held.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the regular Eagan City Council meeting was held virtually on Tuesday,
January 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen,
and Supina. Also present was City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Finance
Director Pepper, Public Works Director Matthys, Community Development Director Hutmacher, City
Planner Schultz, Communications and Engagement Director Ellickson, Parks and Recreation Director
Pimental and City Attorney Dougherty.
AGENDA
City Administrator Osberg proposed removal of Public Hearing Item F — Vacate Slope, Trail, Drainage &
Utility Easements — Lots 12 & 16, Block 1 Gopher Eagan Industrial Parks 1St Addition from the agenda.
City staff received notification from Mr. Mark Kronbeck asking to rescind the petition to vacate the
easements.
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
amended. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no recognitions and presentations to be heard.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve the consent
agenda as presented: Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
A. It was recommended to approve the January 5, 2021 City Council minutes, as presented, or
modified.
B. Personnel Items:
1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of part-time recurring and seasonal employees as
Fitness Instructors.
2. It was recommended to approve a Memorandum of Agreement regarding Emergency Paid
Leave between the City of Eagan and the LELS #170 — Police Officers.
3. It was recommended to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters Local
320 —Clerical Unit.
4. It was recommended to accept the resignation/retirement of Ken Larson, Lead Custodian and
authorize his replacement.
5. It was recommended to approve the job title Government Buildings Coordinator which will
support the Parks and Recreation Department.
C. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated December 25, 2020, and January 8, 2021.
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D. It was recommended to approve the ordinary and customary contracts with Metropolitan Regional
Arts Council, AVI Systems, Inc., Urgency Room, City County Credit Union, Omni Viking Lakes Hotel,
and Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth.
E. It was recommended to approve an On -Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Eclectic Culinary
Concepts, Inc. doing business as Yankee Tavern, 1755 Yankee Doodle Road.
F. It was recommended to approve an Off -Sale Liquor License for Lund Beverages LLC doing business
as Lunds & Byerlys Wine & Spirits, 1299 Promenade Place.
G. It was recommended to acknowledge Eagan as the recipient of the 2020 Tree City USA Award from
the National Arbor Day Foundation, and approve the Arbor Day Resolution setting Wednesday, May
12, 2021 and Wednesday, May 11, 2022 as Arbor Day and May 2021 and 2022 as Arbor Month in
the City of Eagan.
H. It was recommended to approve Wetland Replacement Plan Application from Dakota County
Transportation Department for wetland impacts along Lone Oak Road (CSAH 26), between Highway
55 and the corporate border of Eagan and Inver Grove Heights,
I. It was recommended to approve the final payment for Contract 20-04 (Southern Lakes Reservoir —
Reconditioning) in the amount of $39,692.50 to J.R. Stelzer and accept the improvements for
perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty provisions.
J. It was recommended to approve a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Eagan and Dakota
County for Project 1295 Cliff Road (CSAH 32) Improvements (County Project No. 32-87) and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
K. It was recommended to receive the petition to vacate portions of public easements on Lots 1 & 2
Town Centre 100 Second Addition and schedule a public hearing to be held on February 16, 2021.
L. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 21-06 (Automated Meter
Infrastructure — Water Meter Reading) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held
at 11:00 a.m. CST on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 3419 Coachman Point.
M. it was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 21-08 (2021 Municipal
Wells — Rehabilitation) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at Tuesday,
March 5, 2021 at 3419 Coachman Point, Eagan, MN.
N. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 21-09 (Sanitary Sewer and
Storm Sewer— Pipe Lining) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be held at 11:00
a.m. CST on Thursday, February 4, 2021 electronically via QuestCDN.
0. It was recommended to authorize submittal of a Dakota County CDA Redevelopment Incentive
Grant application to assist with environmental costs associated with the Sola Salon project in Cedar
Grove and adopt a resolution approving the funding request.
P. It was recommended to direct preparation of an ordinance amendment to City Code Chapter 10
regarding dog regulations.
Q. It was recommended to approve a Final Plat (Wescott Woods Addition) to create one (1) lot upon
7.77 acres located at the southeast corner of Yankee Doodle Road and Highway 149.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Street Improvements for: Project 1410, Oakview Center,
Project 1411, Advantage Line, Project 1412, Letendre 11t,
Project 1413, Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Project 1414, Oakbrooke Addition,
Project 1415, Canterbury Forest/Wedgewood 1St Addition
Assistant City Engineer Nelson gave an overview of Street Improvements for Projects 1410, 1411, 1412,
1413, 1414, and 1415.
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Mayor Maguire opened the public hearings.
Caller Ross Bintner, 938 Waterford Drive East, addressed the Council noting he supported street
improvements, but disagreed with the bundling of accessible properties within the neighborhoods due
to resulting assessment inequities. Public Works Director Matthys responded to Mr. Bintner.
There being no public comment, he turned the discussion back to the Council.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to close the public hearings
and approve Project 1410 (Oakview Center), Project 1411 (Advantage Lane), Project 1412 (Letendre 11t),
Project 1413 (Johnny Cake Ridge Road), Project 1414 (Oakbrooke Addition), and Project 1415
(Canterbury Forest/Wedgewood 1St Addition —Street Improvements. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
2021 CALENDAR YEAR CITY ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
City Administrator Osberg noted the organizational business items for consideration. Osberg called out
the Council Standing Committee and Representative Appointments would be considered in February.
The following items were acted on:
Acting Mayor
The Council discussed appointment of Acting Mayor. Councilmember Supina moved, Mayor Maguire
seconded a motion to appoint Councilmember Hansen as Acting Mayor in 2021. Councilmember Fields
noted her difference with the appointment and stated her plans to abstain from the vote.
After further discussion Mayor Maguire withdrew his nomination and suggested continuing the item to
a future Council meeting in February. It was noted that Acting Mayor Councilmember Bakken will
continue in this role until a new Acting Mayor is appointed. There was Council consensus to take formal
action at a later date.
Official Legal Newspaper
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded to designate the St. Paul Pioneer Press
as the City of Eagan's official legal newspaper. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
City Depositories
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken moved to designate Old National Bank and US
Bank, NA (4M Fund), and US Bank Trust as the City's depositories. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
City Council Meeting Schedule
Councilmember Supina moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve the 2021 and
January 2022 schedule of City Council meetings as presented noting the alternate dates. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
(Roll Call)
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2021 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Including January 2022 Meetings)
JANUARY 5
MAY 18
OCTOBER 5
JANUARY 19
JUNE 1
OCTOBER 19
FEBRUARY 2
JUNE 15
NOVEMBER 12 monlay
FEBRUARY 16
JULY 6
NOVEMBER 16
MARCH 2
JULY 21
DECEMBER 7
MARCH 16
AUGUST 2 1 Monday
DECEMBER 21
APRIL 6
AUGUST 17
JANUARY 4, 2022
APRIL 20
SEPTEMBER 7
JANUARY 18, 2022
MAY 4
SEPTEMBER 21
'Monday, August 2 due to National Night Out
'Monday, November 1 due to School Elections
There will be a Listening Session
at 6:00 p.m. before each regular Council meeting.
2021 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (Including January 2022 Meetings)
January 12
May 25 (tentative)
October 12
JANUARY 26 (tentative)
JUNE 8
OCTOBER 26 (tentative)
February 9
June 22 (tentative)
November 9
February 26
July 13
November 23 (tentative)
March 9
July 27 (tentative)
December 14
MARCH 23 (tentative)
AUGUST 10
No Tentative Date Due to
Christmas Holiday
April 13 August 24 (tentative) January 11, 2022
April 27 (tentative) September 14 January 25, 2022 (tentative)
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May 11 September 28 (tentative)
City Council Meeting Procedures
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to acknowledge Robert's
Rules of Order as the means to conduct official business at all regular City Council meetings, and
approve the guidelines for public participation in City Council meetings. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to formally ratify the
practice that at least two members of the City Council must make the request of the City Administrator
to place an item on an upcoming City Council agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
Standing Committee Appointments / Representative Appointments
OLD BUSINESS
There were no old business items to be heard.
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Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment — The Excelsior Group, LLC
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the Council is being asked to consider submitting
to the Metropolitan Council a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to change the land use
designation from Retail Commercial to High Density upon 2.42 acres located at 4675 Rahncliff Road.
City Planner Schultz gave a staff report and provided a site map.
Ben Schmidt, Excelsior Group, representing the applicant, provided an overview of the proposed project
and was available for questions.
The Council discussed the proposed land use change. Mayor Maguire spoke to whether the site supports
residential development. Councilmember Fields expressed concern about setting a precedent for future
hotel conversions and questioned the location for residential uses. Councilmember Bakken noted his
desire for assurances that the property would offer affordable housing.
Mayor Maguire opened the public comment. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion
back to the Council.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to direct staff to submit to
the Metropolitan Council a Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment to change the land use designation
from RC (Retail Commercial) to HD (High Density) upon 2.42 acres located at 4675 Rahncliff Road.
Aye: 3 Nay: 2 (Fields & Bakken) (Roll Call)
LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There was no legislative/intergovernmental affairs update.
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
There were no administrative agenda items to be heard.
There were no visitors to be heard.
No closed session was held.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at
8:54 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
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