02/14/2023 - City Council SpecialMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
February 14, 2023
A Special City Council Meeting was held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 5:30pm in the Eagan Room.
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Hansen, and Supina.
Councilmember Fields was absent. City staff present: Assistant City Administrator Alig, Community
Development Director Hutmacher, Finance Director Feldman.
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Hanson moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to adopt the agenda. Aye: 4,
Nay: 0. Motion carried.
II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
III. MINNESOTA VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MVTA) UPDATE
Assistant Administrator Alig introduced MVTA Chief Executive Officer, Luther Wynder, who was present
and gave an update to the Council on MVTA operations.
Mayor Maguire proposed, and the Council was in agreement, to modify the agenda to move the Opioid
Prevention Budget earlier on the agenda, and make the Northwest Central Commons item the final item
on the agenda.
IV. OPIOID PREVENTION BUDGET
Fire Chief Searle, Police Chief New, and Finance Director Feldman presented to the Council on the
Opioid Crisis in Dakota County. Eagan is a party in a class action lawsuit which resulted in a settlement
that will distribute funding directly to Eagan. The City is due to receive $812,111 over the next 18 years,
or roughly $40,000 per year. One requirement for using the funds is that the City adopt a budget or
separate resolution authorizing expenditures during a specific period of time.
Chief New responded to a question from Mayor Maguire regarding how the city is coordinating with
other entities to ensure the funding is most effective and is not diffused. Chief Searle added that the
State of Minnesota would be retaining 25 percent of the total settlement funds to do statewide
programs.
Director Feldman discussed limitations on use of settlement funds. Staff are seeking direction from the
Council on the use of funds and would return with a formal budget for approval at a later meeting.
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V.NORTHWEST COMMONS SMALL AREA PLAN
Community Development Director Hutmacher addressed the Council and reviewed steps that have been
taken thus far on the planning effort. Representatives from Bolton & Menk were present and introduced
themselves.
Andrew Dresdner, Project Manager with Bolton & Menk, presented an overview of the Northwest
Central Commons site in Eagan.
The Council discussed various policy questions presented by Bolton & Menk. The Council agreed on a
general openness to changing land use of the site, with individual Councilmembers expressing emphasis
on different elements such as balancing city expenditures with tax revenues, willingness to consider
uses such as light industrial, and a need to remain patient in waiting for developments that fit the city’s
vision. The Council agreed that there were pros and cons to the City taking a powerful role in
redevelopment through purchasing the property and controlling outcomes on the site. The role the City
plays would likely be determined by the market value of the property and whether there are interested
parties in the private sector. Communications & Engagement Director Ellickson responded to a question
regarding public engagement and summarized efforts to engage a broad audience to gather feedback on
the plan.
VI.OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
VII.ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:47pm.
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