10/15/2024 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
October 15, 2024
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor
Maguire, Councilmembers Supina, Bakken, Fields and Hansen.
A regular Eagan City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 6:43 p.m. Present were
Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Supina, Bakken, Fields and Hansen. Also present: City Administrator
Miller, City Attorney Bauer, Public Works Director Matthys and City Planner Schultz.
II.ADOPT AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
III.RECOGNITIONS AND 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 following minutes:
•October 1, 2024 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
B.Personnel Items:
1.It was recommended to approve the change of status of Emilie Breit from part-time to
full-time Clerical Tech in the Police Department and authorize replacement of part-time
position.
2.It was recommended to accept the resignation of William Boyd, Utilities Production
Supervisor and authorize replacement.
3.It was recommended to accept the resignation/retirement of Saundra Allen, Clerical
Tech and authorize replacement. Ms. Allen has been employed with the Police
Department since 2015. Ms. Allen’s retirement is effective November of 2024.
4.It is recommended to accept the resignation/retirement of Jon Eaton, Utilities
Superintendent and authorize replacement. Mr. Eaton has been employed with the
Public Works Department since 2012.
•It was also recommended to approve a resolution to approve a Phased Retirement
Option under the Public Employers Retirement Association (PERS) for Jon Eaton,
effective December 31, 2024 not to exceed one year.
5.It was recommended to approve the hiring of the following part-time recurring and
season employees:
Kalley Meyer Basketball Scorekeeper
Ben Meyer Basketball Scorekeeper
Alden Schatteles Facility Operations
Zachary Martin Rink Attendant
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October 1, 2024
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C. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated September 30, 2024 and October 4,
2024.
D. It was recommended to approve the ordinary and customary contracts listed below:
1. Agreement with CDA allowing Eagan Police Officers to train in one of their unoccupied
buildings October 31 and December 3, 2025.
2. DWI Grant Agreement with MN Department of Public Safety.
3. Employee Voluntary Accident Insurance Agreement with The Hartford for 2025.
4. Agreement with Campbell Knutson PA for Criminal Prosecution Services.
5. Construction Administration Services contract with TKDA for Eagan Community Center
Reinvestment Project.
6. Defensive Driving for Snow Plow Drivers at DCTC.
7. Charter School Lease Revenue Bonds (Great Oaks Academy Project), Series 2024:
a. A conduit debt application was received October 11, 2024 for the issuance of private
activity bonds or also known as conduit debt financing for charter school lease
revenue bonds.
b. The non-profit charter school, Great Oaks Academy, will be responsible for the
interest and principal payments of the debt without the full faith and credit from the
City.
c. The engagement letter with Dorsey and Whitney LLP is for legal representation for
the City as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of Charter School Lease
Revenue bonds for the Great Oaks Academy Project.
d. All costs associated with the legal representation will be paid by the applicant.
E. It was recommended to adopt a resolution accepting the following donations:
• $2,000.00 from Sheryl Cardinal for a memorial bench at Central Park.
F. It was recommended to appoint Campbell Knutson, P.A. as prosecuting attorney for the City
of Eagan.
G. It was recommended to appoint Ratwik, Roszak, & Maloney, P.A. as labor attorneys for the
City of Eagan.
H. It was recommended to receive Bids for Work Scope Packages 1C, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6B,
6C, 6D, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 8A, 8B, 8C, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9E, 9F, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10F,
10G, 10H, 12A, 14A, 21A, 22A, 23A, 26A, 31A, 32A, 32B and 32C. for Bid Package No. 2 – Eagan
Community Center Reinvestment Project (City Project 1576) and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute all related contracts and documents.
I. It was recommended to receive the bids for Contract 24-20 (Large Diameter Sanitary Trunk
Sewer - Cleaning and Inspection) and award a contract to Empire Pipe Services for the base
bid in the amount of $61,625.00 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related
documents.
J. It was recommended to approve a resolution requesting parking prohibition from Dakota
County Transportation Department on both sides of Cliff Road (County State Aid Highway 32),
from Eagan’s western corporate border to Eagan’s eastern corporate border, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
K. It was recommended to approve a Joint Powers Agreement between Scott County
Transportation Department and the City of Eagan for Fleet Maintenance Asset Management
Software and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
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L. It was recommended to approve a Cooperative Agreement with the Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources (DNR) to accept a $60,000 grant for the construction of a new fishing
pier on LeMay Lake and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all related documents.
M. It was recommended to approve the final payment for Contract 24-18 (2024 Traffic Signals
and Streetlights - Painting) in the amount of $27,752.50 to Bullfrog Industries, LLC, and accept
the improvements for perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty provision
N. It was recommended to approve a Premises Permit and adopt a resolution approving Eagan
Lions Gambling at Sodere Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar located at 1960 Cliff Rd.
O. It was recommended to approve a Premises Permit and adopt a resolution approving Eagan
Lions Gambling at Kitchen and Rail located at 3344 Promenade Ave.
P. It was recommended to approve an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for My Burger
Operations, LLC located at 855 Vikings Parkway, Ste A.
Q. It was recommended to approve a resolution calling for a public hearing on November 19,
2024 for the approval of a proposed tax abatement for Park Improvement Projects and
issuance of General Obligation Tax Abatement bonds.
R. It is recommended to clarify the locations of the 10/29 City Council meeting to take place in
City Council Chambers at 5:30, followed by interviews for the Director of Communications
and Engagement in Red Fox Conference Room located in City Hall.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
FINAL ASSESSMENTS for the following:
Project 1441, Ches Mar/Ches Mar East/Oak Chase Way/Park Cliff Additions
Project 1443, Johnny Cake Ridge Addition/Covington Lane/Brittany Additions/Beacon Hill
Project 1489, Dodd Road/Red Pine Lane/Sienna/Manley/Natures/Woodland/Piney/Finch
Project 1546, River Hills/Cinnamon Ridge 3rd & 4th
Project 1549, Eagan/Sibley Terminal Industrial Park/Yankee Doodle Road/Yankee Place
Project 1550, Coachman Road/Terra Glenn
Project 1551, Nicols Road
Project 1552, O’Neill Drive/Lone Oak Parkway/Vikings Parkway/Lone Oak Drive/Waters Annex
Mayor Maguire invited Public Works Director Matthys to present information on the projects. Director
Matthys provided an overview of the combined list of projects totaling 18.96 miles of street
improvements.
Director Matthys indicated that property owners would have the opportunity to appeal final assessments
once Council took action to approve them. Property owners would have 30 days from the date of approval
of the assessments to appeal.
Director Matthys indicated that as of the time of the hearing there are two objections for Project 1552
and one objection to Project 1443. Mayor Maguire asked Attorney Bauer to explain the procedures to be
followed regarding the process to appeal an assessment.
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Mayor Maguire called for members of the public to comment on the item.
Attorney Matt Slaven appeared on behalf of the owners of eleven properties concerning Project 1552.
Mr. Slaven expressed his concerns regarding the term of the amortization schedule for the Project. Having
heard Mr. Slaven’s concerns, Mayor Maguire expressed his appreciation for his attendance at the hearing
and indicated that the property owners would have the option to appeal the assessment within 30 days
if ongoing conversations with staff regarding the term of the assessment are not to their satisfaction.
Mayor Maguire turned to Council for additional discussion and/or motion.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to close the public hearing and
approve the Final Assessment Reports for Projects 1441, 1443, 1489, 1546, 1549, 1550, 1551 and 1552
and authorize the certification to Dakota County for collection. Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
IX. LEGISLATIVE/INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
X. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
XII. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to adjourn. Aye: 5, Nay: 0.
Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
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