01/21/2025 - City Council Regular
AGENDA
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER BUILDING
January 21, 2025
6:30 P.M.
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present
were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Fields, Bakken, Hansen and Supina.
A Regular Eagan City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. Present
were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Fields, Bakken, Hansen and Supina. Also present:
City Administrator Miller, Assistant City Administrator Miller, City Attorney Bauer,
Community Development Director Hutmacher, City Planner Schultz, Parks and Recreation
Director Pimental, City Engineer Nelson, Assistant City Engineer Perkey.
II. Recognitions and Presentation
A. Paula Nowariak was honored for 39 years of service in the city's Parks and
Recreation Department. Mayor Maguire introduced Parks and Recreation Director
Pimental, who spoke about Paula's impact on the community. Former staff
members expressed their gratitude and congratulated Paula on her retirement.
Paula thanked Mayor Maguire, Director Pimental and other staff members.
B. Mayor Maguire acknowledged the Eagan Hockey Association's partnership in the
Goat Hill Park Redevelopment. Director Pimental expressed gratitude for their hard
work and support.
IV. Consent Agenda
A. It was recommended to approve the following Council Meeting Minutes:
• Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for January 7, 2025
B. It was recommended to:
• Approve the City of Eagan 2024 Pay Equity Report with the Minnesota
Management and Budget Department.
• Authorize the updated plan design changes within the Health Care Savings Plan
(HCSP) for both non-represented employees and the Fire Captain and Firefighter
union.
• Approve the resolution authorizing Kelly Lambert to sign a settlement agreement
on behalf of the City Council.
• Approve the hiring of the following part-time recurring and seasonal employees:
Matthias Klinkner Engineering Intern
Sydney Weinholzer Engineering Intern
Connor Pfaltzgraff Facility Operations Assistant
A. It was recommended to ratify the following check registers as presented:
B. Council Check Register Week Ending January 10, 2025
C. Council Check Register Week Ending January 3, 2025
D. It was recommended to approve the following ordinary and customary
contracts listed below:
E. Sponsorship Agreement with Primrose of Eagan for Halloween Trail Walk on
October 25, 2025.
F. Sponsorship Agreement with Lakeside Orthodontics for Market Fest 2025,
Halloween Trail Walk on October 25, 2025, Community Tree Lighting on
December 2, 2025, New Year's Eve Noon Dance Party on December 31,
2025.
G. Sponsorship Agreement with Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates for
Halloween Trail Walk on October 25, 2025 and New Years Noon Dance Party
on December 31, 2025.
H. Sponsorship Agreement with City County Credit Union for Series All Play
during the summer of 2025.
I. Sponsorship Agreement with Martin Luther for Senior 50+ 2025 Afternoon
Tea and Holiday Lunch.
J. Sponsorship Agreement with Davide Freeland - Farmers Insurance for 2025
Entertainment in the Park, Senior Expo and Veterans Day Donuts Events.
K. Vendor Agreement with Nancy Earhart Burt on April 21, 2025.
L. Sponsorship Agreement with Minnwest Bank for 2025 Big Rig Rally, Theater in
the Park, Senior Expo and Fee Options.
M. Sponsorship Agreement with Goldfish Swim School for 2025 Big Rig Rally.
N. Agreement with Hennepin Technical College for customized police training in
the Pathways to Policing Program.
O. Contract Renewal with VelocityEHS for Online Safety Data/Chemical
Management in 2025 through 2028.
P. Service Agreement with RES Pryo for Fireworks for July 4, 2025.
Q. It was recommended to adopt a Resolution to accept the following
donations:
• H&U Construction $200 to support the Fee Options Program
• Dakota Center for the Arts on behalf of Bette Undis for $5,000 for
Eagan Art House.
R. It was recommended to award City Contract 25-11, Northview Park
Restrooms Project.
S. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 7 for Goat Hill Phase 3
Improvements (City Project 1557).
T. It was recommended to approve the final payment to Doug Speedling
Builders for City Contract 24-61 (Work Scope 6A), City Project 1557.
U. It was recommended to approve Final Payment to Doug Speedling Builders
for City Contract 24-82 (Work Scope 6B), City Project 1557.
V. It was recommended to approve Final Payment to Doug Speedling Builders
for City Contract 24-83 (Work Scope 6C), City Project 1557.
W. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 1 for Eagan Community
Center Reinvestment Project (City Project 1576).
X. It was recommended to award Contract 24-19, Cliff Lake Road Televising.
Y. It was recommended to approve Final Payment, Contract 24-11, 2024
Sanitary Sewer & Storm Sewer Systems Pipe Lining.
Z. It was recommended to approve Final Payment for Contract 24-15, NE Eagan
Sanitary Sewer Upsizing.
AA. This item was pulled from the agenda.
BB. It was recommended to approve Change Orders No. 1 & No. 2 and Final
Payment, Contract 22-22 Holland Lake Storm Sewer Lift Station –
Rehabilitation.
CC. This item was pulled from the agenda.
DD. It was recommended to direct preparation of an Ordinance Amendment
to City Code Chapter 10 regarding managed natural landscapes.
EE. It was recommended to adopt a Resolution stating the City’s findings for a
Negative Declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
for the approximately 35 acre Metcalf Park (formerly Metcalf School) site
located at 2250 Diffley Road.
V. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
ACTING MAYOR
City Administrator Miller stated Minnesota Statute requires a member of the City Council
be appointed as Acting Mayor to preside in the absence of the mayor at Council meetings
and other events as needed. Ms. Miller noted Councilmember Fields is next in the rotation
for the position of Acting Mayor. Councilmember Fields accepted.
Councilmember Bakken moved and Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to appoint
Councilmember Fields as Acting Mayor for 2025.
Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
City Administrator Miller explained the City’s obligation to designate a legal newspaper, and
stated proposals were received from the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Councilmember Bakken moved and Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to
designate the St. Paul Pioneer Press as the City of Eagan’s official legal newspaper.
Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
CITY DEPOSITORIES
City Administrator Miller stated the City currently utilizes Old National Bank for its demand
deposit (checking) accounts and US Bank Trust for settling investment purchases and
maturities. Staff’s recommendation is to designate Old National Bank and US Bank as the
City’s depositories.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to designate
Old National Bank and US Bank Trust as the City’s depositories.
Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES
City Administrator Miller stated the Council meeting schedule has traditionally been
consistent, with regular meetings held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, and
special meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month. The meeting schedule is
proposed to be modified to allow residents to participate in elections, community events,
and religious observances. A proposed meeting schedule was included in the packet.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve the
Proposed Regular & Special City Council Meeting Dates for January 2025-January 2026.
Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES
Administrator Miller explained that the Council has in the past adopted Roberts Rules of
Order to govern all business conducted at regular City Council meetings. It has also been
the practice of the City Council to require that two members of the City Council make a
request of the City Administrator that an unscheduled item be added to a City Council
meeting agenda. Ms. Miller asked that this practice remain in place for 2025 and formal
ratification of the policy be made.
Councilmember Supina moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to
acknowledge Robert’s Rules of Order as the means to conduct official business at all
regular City Council meetings and approve the guidelines for public participation in City
Council meetings, and to formally ratify the practice that at least two members of the City
Council must make a request to the City Administrator to place an item on an upcoming
City Council agenda.
Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE
APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve
Council Standing Committee, Advisory Commission, Intergovernmental Committee
appointments, and other committee representation for 2025.
Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A-D. APPROVE Street Improvement Project 1566, Birch Park/ Windcrest/
Denmark Ave/ Deerwood Dr; Project 1567, Cedar Industrial; Project1571,
Ridgecliffe 1st/ Berkshire Ponds/ Parkridge/ Safari/ Covington Ln; Project 1572
(Slater Acres/ Whispering Woods 1st & 2nd
City Engineer Nelson introduced the item and then introduced Assistant City Engineer
Perkey, who provided a detailed presentation on the proposed street improvements.
Mayor Maguire opened the floor for public comment. Several residents on Forssa Way
opposed the proposed drain tile system, citing concerns about landscaping and driveway
disruption, water issues at the neighborhood’s low point, the placement of the drain tile
relative to the frost line, and the integrity of the existing system.
City Engineer Nelson addressed concerns by explaining the design and positioning of the
proposed drain tile system. He confirmed coordination with Utilities staff to assess the
integrity of the current system is underway. A resident inquired whether the city would
consider an ordinance requiring sump pump drainage into drain tiles.
Councilmember Bakken noted that there is no current ordinance in place preventing
residents from draining sump pumps into the street and the cost of the drain tile system is
not being assessed back to homeowners; the cost assessed to the homeowners are
equivalent to the cost of a mill and overlay.
Mayor Maguire acknowledged concerns about the aesthetics of driveways but emphasized
that the road's infrastructure is the primary focus.
Councilmember Bakken moved and Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to close
the Public Hearing and approve Project 1566 (Birch Park/ Windcrest/ Denmark Ave/
Deerwood Dr - Street Improvements), Project 1567 (Cedar Industrial - Street
Improvements), Project 1571 (Ridgecliffe 1st/ Berkshire Ponds/ Parkridge/ Safari/ Covington
Ln - Street Improvements) and Project 1572 (Slater Acres/ Whispering Woods 1st & 2nd -
Street Improvements) as presented and authorize the preparation of detailed plans and
specifications.
Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
E. VACATE Drainage & Utility Easement, Lot 1 & South Half of Lot 2, Block 2, Letendre
Addition (Vacation Document No. 882729) and Utility Line Document No. 391013
City Administrator Miller introduced the item and turned it over to City Engineer Nelson
who provided a presentation detailing the drainage and utility easement. Mayor Maguire
called for public comment. Hearing none the conversation was returned to Council for
further discussion.
Councilmember Hansen moved and Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to Close
the public hearing and continue the vacation of the public drainage and utility easements
on Lot 1 and the South Half of Lot 2, Block 2, Letendre Addition (Vacation Document No.
882729) and Utility Line Document No. 391013.
Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
There was no Old Business items.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION-YMCA 4th Addition - Pete Carbonneau/CLOP Eagan MN,
LLC - A Preliminary Subdivision of approximately 22 acres to create 2 lots for a data
center located at 550 Opperman Dr.
City Administrator Miller introduced the item and turned it over to City Planner Schultz who
provided a presentation and additional details. The applicant was available for questions.
Staff and the applicant responded to Council questions regarding exterior materials and
average electric load of the proposed data center.
Councilmember Fields moved and Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve
a PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION-YMCA 3rd Addition - Pete Carbonneau/CLOP Eagan MN, LLC
- A Preliminary Subdivision of approximately 22 acres to create 2 lots for a data center
located at 550 Opperman Dr. subject to the APC minutes.
Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
X. LEGISLATIVE/INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There were no legislative/intergovernmental affairs updates.
XI. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
A meeting of the EDA was called to order for the purpose of discussing organizational
business items for the year.
XII. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
FF. City Attorney
GG. City Council Comments
HH. City Administrator
II. Director of Public Works
JJ. Director of Community Development
XII. VISITORS TO BE HEARD (FOR THOSE PERSONS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
There were no visitors to be heard.
II. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Supina moved and Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to
adjourn.
Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
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