06/20/2023 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
June 20, 2023
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor
Maguire, Councilmembers Hansen, Fields, Bakken, and Supina.
A regular Eagan City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. Present were Mayor
Maguire, Councilmembers Hansen, Fields, Bakken, and Supina. Also present: City Administrator Miller,
Assistant City Administrator Alig, City Attorney Bauer, Public Works Director Matthys, Community
Development Director Hutmacher, City Planner Schultz, Parks & Recreation Director Pimental.
II.ADOPT AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
III.RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no recognitions or presentations.
IV.CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to approve the Consent
agenda. Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
A.It was recommended to approve the minutes of the June 6 Regular City Council Meeting.
B.Personnel Items:
1.It was recommended to authorize the recruitment of an Assistant Street Supervisor
position.
2.It was recommended to approve the hiring of two firefighters, to be named.
3.It was recommended to approve the hiring of David Levelwind, Instrumentation
(SCADA) Technician.
4.It was recommended to approve the hiring of the following part-time recurring and
seasonal employees:
•Ashley Aldinger Guest Relations Coordinator
•Delia Smith Ice Skating Instructor
•Victoria Smith Lifeguard
•Carter Hahn Park Laborer - Seasonal
•Noah Wolff Pool Attendant - Sub
•Ailey Kuehn Pool Attendant Sub
•Sarah Finwall Team Lead - Art Camp
•Nicole Icenogle Water Fitness Instructor
C.It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated June 2 and June 9, 2023.
D.It was recommended to approve the following ordinary and customary contracts:
1.Independent contract with Marie Biallas for classes at the Eagan Art House
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2.Contract with Keystone Interpretive Services for ASL interpretation at Spark!
puppet shows
3.Contract with Planet Kruton for mapping application services for 2023 Art
Block
4.Agreement with MN Health to provide Medical Director/training services
5.Water Quality Cost Share, Operation and Maintenance Agreement with the
following:
•Michael and Rekha McGuire for water quality improvements at 2900
Skyline Drive
•Debra Brown for water quality improvements at 2902 Skyline Drive
6.Agreement with Tom Wollan for Adult Flag Football Officials
7.Vendor Agreement with Tyler Linton for Senior event
8.Merchant agreement with Davenport Group for new payment processing
system associated with new software for licensing and permits
E.It was recommended to adopt a resolution to accept the following donations:
1.$73 in cash donations collected at the May 2023 Old Town Hall Open House for the
Eagan Historical Society
2.$580 from Kristin Wermus for a memorial park bench to be located at Thomas Lake Park
F.It was recommended to reschedule the November 7, 2023 City Council Meeting for Monday,
November 6, 2023 to accommodate the School District election.
G.It was recommended to approve an Agreement for assisting in OCDETF investigations,
strategic initiatives and prosecutions and approve the use of overtime by the state and local
agencies.
H.It was recommended to approve a Premises Permit and adopt a resolution approving
Merrick, Inc to conduct lawful gambling at Lone Oak Store, LLC doing business as Burgers
and Bottles located at 1278 Lone Oak Rd.
I.It was recommended to receive Work Scope Packages 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and reject Work Scope
Package 3 for Goat Hill Pavilion (Project 1556) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute all related documents.
J.It was recommended to approve the End Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services for the 2020 Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program and authorize the
Public Works Director to execute all related documents.
K.It was recommended to approve a resolution to direct staff and the City Attorney’s office to
prepare an ordinance to enact a moratorium for the study of cannabis sales.
L.It was recommended to approve a Final Subdivision (Neisius Second Addition) to create two
lots upon 4.5 acres located at 4855 South Robert Trail and 660 Red Pine Lane. It was also
recommended to approve a Final Planned Development to allow a trucking company with
outdoor storage of trucks and trailers upon 3.48 acres located at 4855 South Robert Trail.
M.It was recommended to approve a Final Plat (Neisius Third Addition) to create one lot upon
approximately 1.75 acres located south of Red Pine Lane and east of Dodd Road.
N.It was recommended to approve a resolution to declare tangible property in the possession
of the Eagan Police Department as abandoned and unclaimed property.
O.It was recommended to adopt a resolution approving the donation of 1.4 acres of property
to the City.
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V.PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
VI.OLD BUSINESS
There were no items for Old Business.
VII.NEW BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION & FINAL SUBDIVISION – Garden Trail / Lynn Carlson – 4310 Garden Trail
City Administrator Miller introduced the item and invited City Planner Schultz to provide additional
information. City Planner Schultz provided a location map showing the 1.4 acre parcel to be placed in a
conservation easement. Mayor Maguire inquired who the applicant was. City Planner Schultz stated the
City prepared the plat but that the applicant was the property owner.
Jim Carlson was present and addressed the Council. Mr. Carlson stated the land has been in their family
since 1915. He and his family are happy to have reached a solution that benefits the City, County, and
Eagan residents.
Mayor Maguire called for public comment on the item. Hearing none, the Mayor returned the
conversation to the Council for additional conversation and motion.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve a Preliminary and
Final Subdivision to create one lot and one outlot, upon approximately 2.5 acres located at 4310 Garden
Trail, subject to the conditions listed in the APC minutes.
Councilmember Hansen inquired how the public portion would be delineated. Director of Parks &
Recreation Pimental stated typically, when parks abut private property, the City places markers
indicating the boundary of the park and where private property begins. This would likely be the
approach here as well.
Mayor Maguire called for a vote. Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
1.The property shall be platted.
2.Drainage and utility easements shall be dedicated with the plat in accordance with current
engineering standards, in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer.
3.The easterly 1.4 acres (Parcel A) shall be subject to a conservation easement in a form acceptable
to the city attorney.
4.After recording the conservation easement, the easterly 1.4 acres (Parcel A) shall be conveyed to
the city free of any encumbrances, except the conservation easement.
VIII. LEGISLATIVE/INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There was no legislative/intergovernmental affairs update.
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IX.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
There were no items for the EDA.
X.ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
There were no items for the Administrative Agenda.
XI.VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
XII.ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to adjourn. Aye: 5, Nay: 0.
Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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