08/12/2024 - City Council Special
Special City Council Minutes
August 12, 2024
Eagan Room—Eagan City Hall
City Council members present: Acting Mayor Bakken and City Councilmembers Fields, Hansen, and
Supina. Mayor Maguire was absent.
City staff present: City Administrator Miller, Assistant City Administrator Alig, Finance Director Feldman,
Assistant Finance Director Foiles, Public Works Director Matthys, Parks and Recreation Director
Pimental, Community Development Director Hutmacher, Communications and Engagement Director
Ellickson, Deputy Police Chief Speakman, and Police Lieutenant Toko.
I.ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Acting Mayor Bakken called the meeting to order. Hansen moved, Fields seconded a motion to approve
the agenda (Aye: 4; Nay:0)
II.VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
III.COMMUNITY CONVERSATION CONSULTANT INTRODUCTION
City Administrator Miller introduced the item and welcomed Paula Forbes and Robin Francis from The
Finding Human Institute. Assistant City Administrator Alig provided additional background information
on the consultants assisting the city with the Community Conversation effort.
Ms. Forbes and Ms. Francis shared the proposed vision for Community Conversations and engaged the
Council, seeking input on how these efforts can help us identify what each of us can do to ensure Eagan
is an inclusive community where everyone thrives.
The City Council discussed the Community Conversation effort that has begun and thanked Paula and
Robin for their role in the project. The Council expressed enthusiasm for engaging students across the
multiple school districts in Eagan. The Council voiced their support of the direction, timeline, and scope
presented by The Finding Human Institute for Eagan’s Community Conversations.
IV.PROPOSED 2025 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND TAX LEVIES
City Administrator Miller introduced the item, noting the Council is being presented the proposed 2025
general fund budget and tax levies. Miller added that the 2025 budget is the second year of the two-
year operating budgeted presented in December 2023. Finance Director Feldman gave an overview of
the proposed 2025 general fund budget and tax levies. The proposed 2025 budget and tax levies are
8.2%, which includes a 5.3% operating budget increase and a 3% increase for the 2024A Park Facility
bonds. The bonds are paying for improvements at Goat Hill Park and the Eagan Art House.
The City Council discussed the proposed budget and levies. Council voiced their support for a 5.3%
increase to the general fund budget and a total 8.2% increase in the 2025 property tax levy (which
includes the 3% increase forpark facility bonds). The Council noted their support of the proposed
staffing additions andhad no objectionsto the continued use of the public safety funding the City
received in 2023, or concerns with the phase-in of the tax levy to pay for the positions and programed
being funded by the public safety dollars.
The Council directed the preliminary 2025 general fund budget and tax levies be included on the
September 3 City Council agenda for formal action.The final proposed budget and levy adoption is
proposed for the December 3, 2024 City Council meeting.
V.OTHER BUSINESS
There wasno other business.
VI.ADJOURNMENT
CouncilmemberHansenmoved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion toadjournthe meetingat
6:25pm.
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