10/19/2021 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
OCTOBER 19, 2021
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Acting
Mayor Fields, Councilmembers Bakken, Hansen, and Supina. Mayor Maguire was absent.
A regular Eagan City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Present were
Acting Mayor Fields, Councilmembers Bakken, Hansen, and Supina. Also present: City Administrator
Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, City Attorney Public Works Director Matthys, and
Community Development Director Hutmacher. Mayor Maguire was absent.
II.AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
III.RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no Recognitions or Presentations.
IV.CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve the consent
agenda as presented. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
A.It was recommended to approve the October 5, 2021, City Council minutes and the October 12,
2021, Special City Council minutes as presented or modified.
B.Personnel Items:
1.It was recommended to approve the promotion of Tim Plath from Transportation
Operations Engineer to Deputy Public Works Director and authorize replacement for
Streets Superintendent position.
2.It was recommended to approve the promotion of Alexandra O’Leary from Accountant II
to Senior Accountant.
3.It was recommended to approve the hiring of Paul Kowalenko for the position of Utility
Maintenance Worker.
4.It was recommended to approve the hiring of the following part‐time recurring and
seasonal employees:
Alexia Budensiek Landscape Crew Laborer
C.It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated October 1, 2021, and October 8, 2021,
as presented.
D.It was recommended to approve the following ordinary and customary contracts:
1.Agreement with Hunger Solutions for an EBT and Market Bucks initiative at the winter
Market Fest
2.Independent Contractor Agreement with Cindy Olson for art classes offered at the
Eagan Art House on October 19‐26
3.Vendor Service Agreement with Amye Scharlau to provide entertainment during the
High Tea event held on November 1
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4. Event Contract with Mintahoe Catering & Events for catering services for an Art Class
event at the Eagan Community Center on November 12
5. Special Event Agreement with MV Ventures Management LLC for Halloween Trail Walk
Event
6. Contract with Aspenwell Tree Service for the 2021 Boulevard Ash Tree Removal
7. Indefeasible Right to Use (IRU) Fiber Optic Lease Agreement with Independent School
District No. 196 for fiber connecting Area Learning Center to Eagan High School
E. It was recommended to approve a resolution to accept donations from Thomson Reuters and
Eagan Kick Start Rotary.
F. It was recommended to approve the final payment for fiber optic MAN expansion at Chloe Lift
Station to MP Nexlevel, LLC and accept the improvements for Perpetual City Maintenance
Subject to Warranty Provisions.
G. It was recommended to approve the final payment for fiber optic MAN expansion at
Yankee and Highline Lift Stations to MP Nexlevel, LLC and accept the improvements for
Perpetual City Maintenance Subject to Warranty Provisions.
H. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract No. 21‐28 (Gun Club
Road ‐ Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening to be
held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
I. Approve a resolution in support of Dakota County Transportation Department’s draft 5‐year
Capital Improvement Plan for 2022‐2026.
J. It was recommended to approve the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the
Creation of a Racial Equity and Inclusion Plan
K. It was recommended to direct the City Attorney and staff to prepare all required documents for
the establishment of franchise fees in connection with the City’s utility franchise agreements.
L. It was recommended to cancel the October 26, 2021, Advisory Planning Commission Meeting
M. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 1 for Contract 21‐02 (2021 Trail and Parking
Lot Improvements) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
N. To approve a Final Plat (Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Addition) to plat the
property located at 3565 Kennebec Drive
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Public Hearings to be held.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items to be heard.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items to be heard.
VIII. LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There was no Legislative/Intergovernmental Affairs Update.
IX. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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There were no EDA items to discuss.
X.ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
There were no items to be heard.
XI.VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
XII.ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Supina moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at
6:33p.m. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
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City Clerk
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