02/20/2024 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
February 20, 2024
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor
Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Hansen and Supina. Councilmember Fields was absent.
A regular Eagan City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, February 20, at 6:30 p.m. Present were
Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Hansen and Supina. Councilmember Fields was absent. Also
present: City Administrator Miller, City Attorney Bauer, Police Chief New, Fire Chief Searle, Public Works
Director Matthys, Community Development Director Hutmacher, and City Planner Schultz.
Mayor Maguire called for a moment of silence to remember the three Burnsville public safety officers
who were tragically killed on Sunday in the line of duty. Police Chief New and Fire Chief Searle rang the
bell in honor of the fallen officers.
II. ADOPT AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye: 4, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
III. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
ADMINISTER Oath of Office to Newly Appointed
Police Officer Andrew Gillquist
Chief New thanked the Council for allowing him an opportunity to introduce Officer Andrew Gilliquist.
Chief New shared a few words about Officer Gillquist’s path to law enforcement before administering
the Oath of Office. The mayor thanked Officer Gillquist and his family for their commitment to the
profession.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to approve the Consent
agenda. Aye: 4, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
A. It was recommended to approve the Regular City Council meeting minutes from January 16,
2024.
B. Personnel Items:
1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of a Senior Producer Video/Digital Content,
to be named at a future City Council meeting.
2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of a City Engineer, to be named at a future
City Council meeting.
3. It was recommended to approve a Memorandum of Agreement regarding recruitment
incentive between the City of Eagan and the LELS Local #170 – Police Officers.
4. It was recommended to approve the amended 2024 non-union pay plan for seasonal,
temporary, and part-time recurring positions.
5. It was recommended to approve the hiring of the following part-time recurring and
seasonal employees:
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• Garrett Kawlewski Engineering Intern
C. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated February 2 and 9, 2024.
D. It was recommended to approve the following ordinary and customary contracts:
1. Sponsorship Agreement with Martin Luther Senior Living & Care for
Corn Feed on July 25, 2024 and Holiday Lunch on December 16,
2024.
2. Eagan Community Center Contract for Services, Adventures in
Cardboard on April 26, 2024
3. Eagan Community Center, Contract for Services, DASH Sports
Summer Camps 2024
4. Augsburg Volleyball Camp Summer 2024 Eagan Community Center
5. Forest Bathing Meditation walk and presentation Eagan 50+ Seniors
6. Sponsorship Agreement with Costco-Eagan for Holz Farm events in
2024 and Bow Wow-a-Rama on August 1, 2024.
7. Sponsorship Agreement with Genisys Credit Union for Art Block &
Winter Art Sale 2024, Food Truck Festival on August 9, 2024,
Halloween Event on October 26 and Community Tree Lighting on
December 3, 2024. 2024,
8. Agreement with AVI Systems for ETV Support
9. Sponsorship Agreement with Herself Health for High Tea on April
29, 2024, National Senior Day Party on May 29, 2024, Senior Expo
on October 3, 2024 and Holiday Lunch on December 16, 2024.
10. Contract for 4th of July Fireworks show by RES Pyro.
11. Vendor Agreement with The Retreads for Market Fest on June 5,
2024.
12. Vendor Agreement with Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles for
Market Fest on June 12, 2024.
13. Vendor Agreement with No Limits the B-Side Band for Market Fest
on June 19, 2024.
14. Vendor Agreement with TopShelf for Market Fest on June 26, 2024.
15. Vendor Agreement with Tony Sammis for Market Fest on July 10,
2024.
16. Vendor Agreement with The Rockin Hollywoods for Market Fest on
July 10, 2024.
17. Vendor Agreement with Trevor McSpadden for Market Fest on July
17, 2024.
18. Vendor Agreement with Burning Blue Rain for Market Fest on July
24, 2024.
19. Vendor Agreement with Alligations for Market Fest on July 24,
2024.
20. Vendor Agreement with Singleton Street for Market Fest on July 31,
2024.
21. Vendor Agreement with The Double Down Daredevils for Market
Fest on July 31, 2024.
22. Vendor Agreement with Vinnie Rose for Market Fest on August 7,
2024.
23. Vendor Agreement with Josh Cleveland for Market Fest on August
7, 2024.
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24. Vendor Agreement with Chris Holm for Market Fest on August 14,
2024.
25. Vendor Agreement with Lonesome Dan Kase for Market Fest on
August 14, 2024.
26. Vendor Agreement with Tom Peschges for Market Fest on August
21, 2024.
27. Vendor Agreement with Sweet Colleens for Market Fest on August
21, 2024.
28. Vendor Agreement with Mike Poot for Market Fest on August 28,
2024.
29. Vendor Agreement with Tre Aaron and the Undergroove for Market
Fest on August 28, 2024.
30. Sponsorship Agreement with Lakeside Orthodontics by Dr. Jennifer
for Market Fest 2024, Halloween on Oct. 26, 2024, Tree Lighting
Dec 2024, and New Years Noon Dance Party on Dec. 31, 2024.
E. Item pulled from agenda.
F. Item pulled from agenda.
G. It was recommended to approve a manager change of the Off-Sale 3.2 Liquor License issued
to Kwik Trip, Inc. doing business as Kwik Trip #179 located at 4600 Slater Road.
H. It was recommended to approve a manager change of the Off-Sale 3.2 Liquor License issued
to Walmart, Inc. doing business as Wal-Mart Store #1786 located at 1360 Town Centre
Drive.
I. It was recommended to approve a manager change of the Off-Sale Liquor License issued to
Trader Joe’s East, Inc. doing business as Trader Joe’s #717 located at 2065 Cliff Road.
J. It was recommended to approve a manager change of the On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Liquor
License issued to Davanni’s, Inc. doing business as Davanni’s Pizza located at 1960 Cliff Road.
K. It was recommended to approve an On-Sale Wine and Beer License with Sunday sales
Takuya Sushi Inc doing business as Takuya Sushi.
L. It was recommended to approve a resolution to declare tangible property in the possession
of the Eagan Police Department as abandoned and unclaimed property.
M. It was recommended to approve a manager change of the Off-Sale 3.2 Liquor License issued
to Eagan 2008, LLC doing business as Cub Foods #31794 located at 1020 Diffley Road.
N. It was recommended to receive Bids for Work Scope Packages 3A, 3B, 6A, 7C, 22A, 31A, 32A,
32B for Goat Hill Phase 3 Improvements (City Project 1557) and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute all related contracts and documents.
O. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 2 for Contract 23-04 (Central
Maintenance Facility – Fuel System Upgrade) and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute all related documents.
P. It was recommended to receive the bids for Contract 24-11 (2024 Sanitary Sewer and Storm
Sewer – Pipe Lining) and award a contract to Visu-Sewer, Inc. for the base bid in the amount
of $537,924.50 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
Q. It was recommended to declare miscellaneous City property as surplus.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPROVE Street Improvement Project 1489, Dodd Rd/ Red Pine Ln/ Sienna/ Manley/ Natures/
Woodland/ Piney/ Finch
APPROVE Street Improvement Project 1543, Wilderness Park 2nd
APPROVE Street Improvement Project 1545, Norwest Court
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APPROVE Street Improvement Project 1546, River Hills/ Cinnamon Ridge 3rd & 4th
APPROVE Street Improvement Project 1549, Eagan/ Sibley/ Terminal Industrial Park/ Yankee Doodle Rd/
Yankee Pl
APPROVE Street Improvement Project 1550, Coachman Road/ Terra Glen
APPROVE Street Improvement Project 1554, Lemay Lake
Mayor Maguire invited Assistant City Engineer Aaron Nelson to present additional information on the
projects.
Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing and called for any residents wishing to speak on any of the
projects. Hearing none, the mayor closed the hearing and returned the discussion to the Council.
Councilmember Supina moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to close the public hearing
and approve Projects 1489, 1543, 1545, 1546, 1549, 1550, and 1554 as presented and authorize the
preparation of detailed plans and specifications. Aye: 4, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
RECEIVE Bids and ADOPT Resolution Awarding the Sale of $19,975,000
General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2024A
City Administrator Miller introduced the item and invited Tammy Omdahl with Northland Public Finance
to present additional information to the Council. Northland obtained bids for the sale of the bonds, and
the City received 18 bids, which results in stronger competition and better interest rates. The City also
received a premium bid which lowered the amount to be borrowed to $18,900,000, with an interest
rate of 3.6 percent. Ms. Omdahl stated she recommended approval of the resolution.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to approve the resolution
awarding the sale of $18,900,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2024A. Aye: 4, Nay:
0. Motion carried.
Mayor Maguire noted the bonding would finance the City’s Goat Hill improvements and the new Art
House project.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION – Deerwood Forest – Thorson Homes / Brian Thorson
City Administrator Miller introduced the item and turned to City Planner for a staff report and location
map. The property to be divided is zoned R-1, and the proposal would create two lots, both meeting the
R-1 size and dimensional standards.
The applicant, Brian Thorson, was present for questions.
Mayor Maguire called for any residents wishing to speak on any of the projects. Hearing none, the
mayor returned the discussion to the Council.
City Planner Schultz responded to a question from the mayor regarding how the property to the south
take access. Mr. Schultz stated there is a shared driveway with the property to the west.
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Councilmember Supina moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve a Preliminary
Subdivision to create two lots upon approximately 1.1 acres located upon property legally described as
Lot 1, Block 1, Altobelli Addition, subject to the conditions listed in the APC minutes. Aye: 4, Nay: 0.
Motion carried.
1. The developer shall comply with these standards conditions of plat approval as adopted by
Council on July 1, 2014: A1, B1, C1, C2, E1, F1, G1 and L1.
2. The property shall be platted.
3. This development shall be responsible for a cash park and trails dedication based on the rates in
effect at the time of building permit for both parcels.
4. An individual lot tree preservation plan shall be submitted at the time of building permit
application for both parcels.
5. The development shall receive Final Subdivision approval prior to Building Permit issuance.
6. The grading and retaining wall design for Lot 2 shall be revised to direct the drainage toward
Deerwood Drive to the north, instead of the neighboring property to the northeast, in a manner
acceptable to the City Engineer.
7. A detailed grading, drainage, erosion, and sediment control plan shall be prepared in accordance
with current City standards and codes, prior to final subdivision approval.
8. All erosion/ sediment control plans submitted for development and grading permits shall be
prepared by a designer who has received current Minnesota Department of Transportation
(MNDOT) training or approved equal training as determined by the City Engineer in designing
stormwater pollution prevention plans.
9. All personnel responsible for the construction and management of erosion/ sediment control
devices, and the establishment of vegetation for the development, shall have received
Erosion/Sediment Control site management certification through the University of Minnesota,
or approved equal training as determined by the City Engineer.
10. Erosion control measures shall be installed and maintained in accordance with City code and
engineering standards.
11. The developer or builder shall restore the street, curb and gutter, and boulevard in a manner
acceptable to the City Engineer.
12. The applicant shall obtain a separate right-of-way permit for any excavation in the right-of-way
and provide a traffic control in accordance with the Minnesota Manual of Traffic Control
Devices.
13. The applicant shall provide a vehicle turn around on each lot, in a manner acceptable to the City
Engineer.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
IX. LEGISLATIVE/INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
X. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
XII. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
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XIII.ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adjourn. Aye: 4, Nay: 0.
Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
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