09/14/2021 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER.14, 2021
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen, and Supina.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Parks and Recreation
Director Pimental, Finance Director Feldman, ECC Facilities and Project Manager Fleck, and Assistant
Parks and Recreation Director Flewellen.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Fields 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.
JOINT MEETING WITH THE AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
City Administrator Osberg noted that this is the annual joint meeting with the Airport Relations
Commission (ARC). Discussion was passed to Assistant City Administrator Miller. Miller noted the
Council first discussed the future of the ARC at their April 27, 2021 retreat. Per Council direction, the
ARC discussed the future structure of the commission at their July 13, 2021 meeting.
The members of the ARC introduced themselves. Chair William Raker explained that the commission is
prepared to discuss the future structure of the ARC. Raker highlighted the successes and struggles of the
ARC, including the very limited role the Commission can have given the jurisdiction of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA). The Council noted that many residents get frustrated by the City's limited
influence over aircraft operations. Chair Raker presented the following recommendations from the ARC
as it pertains to the future of the commission:
1. The ARC will meet two times per year (likely January and July) to stay up to date on
relevant airport noise and policy matters. Additional meetings could be scheduled if a
significant airport policy mattered necessitated their attention and/or
recommendations to the Council.
2. The ARC will remain an advisory commission
3. The ARC will continue to have up to seven members appointed by the City Council
(rather than the current five members) to ensure depth and diversity on the commission
beginning in 2022.
The Council discussed options for outreach and engagement in the future. The Council was in favor of
the ARC's recommendations. Miller noted the Commission would meet in November to discuss the
format and areas of focus of the Commission as they begin their modified role heading into next year.
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2022-2026 PARKS CIP AND JOINT MEETING WITH ADVISORY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
City Administrator Osberg introduced Parks and Recreation Pimental who lead a CIP presentation on
behalf of the APrC and City staff. The CIP focuses on several areas of the park system and development
that includes maintenance related items, new park amenities, continued pocket park development,
improving current conditions and spaces in some parks, and continuing to seek balance and
equity throughout the parks system. The 2022 CIP budget is proposed at $1.33M.
The Council discussed the innovative ways that Parks and Recreation was able to meet the needs of the
residents, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The Council congratulated the team
and commission on a job well done. The Council discussed the upcoming Goat Hill Park renovations in
conjunction with a partnership with the Eagan Hockey Association.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS UPDATE
City Administrator Osberg introduced Finance Director Feldman, who updated the Council on the City's
discussion to date about the use of $6.9 million in ARPA funds. Osberg and Feldman reviewed possible
usages for ARPA funds. Feldman noted that lost revenue will comprise the bulk of the ARPA fund usage.
The Council discussed the proposed projects and needs that could be funded with ARPA funds. There
was Council consensus for staff to review the list of possible uses of the ARPA dollars to determine
which projects best correlate with the ARPA guidelines. The City Council directed staff to come back to a
future workshop with a proposed ARPA funding plan to include timing, priorities, and costs.
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:28 p.m.
Aye:S Nay:O