02/11/2025 - City Council SpecialCity Council Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2025
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
February 11, 2025
A Special City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Eagan Room at
City Hall. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Hansen and Supina. Councilmember
Field attended remotely. Also present: City Administrator Miller, City Planner Mike Schultz.
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Maguire called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Councilmember Bakken moved
and Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as presented.
Aye: 4, Nay:0; Motion Carried
II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
III. JOINT MEETING WITH EAGAN LEGISLATORS
Mayor Maguire invited members of Eagan’s Legislative Delegation to introduce themselves and
speak about priorities for the upcoming session. Representative Liz Reyer (House District 52A),
Senator Erin Maye Quade (House District 56), and Senator Jim Carlson (Senate District 52) were
present and spoke about priorities for the coming session. Anne Finn from the League of
Minnesota Cities, Tom Poul representing the Minnesota Legislative Commission, and Patricia
Naumann with Metro Cities were also in attendance.
Representative John Huot (House District 56B) and Representative Bianca Virnig (House District
52B) were unable to attend.
IV. CONCEPT PLAN: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SITE
Mayor Maguire introduced City Planner Schultz, who reviewed the Concept Plan for the
site and shared details on the applicant's proposal. Mr. Schultz then passed the
discussion to Tom Shaver and Steve Schwanke, who presented information related to
truck traffic, employment numbers, office space location, and the project timeline. The
Council asked questions on potential noise and aroma nuisances, grading, building
height, traffic circulation, and future uses on the south parcel.
V. FUNFEST UPDATE
Mayor Maguire handed the floor to Andy Schmitz, who introduced the Funfest Executive
Committee: Marie Olson, Mike Frederick, and Brent Cory. They discussed the purpose of
Funfest and raised concerns about capacity. Mr. Schmitz addressed issues impacting the
Festival Grounds, including nearby redevelopment, reduced parking, and increasing
crowd sizes, which pose risks to safety and enjoyment. The 2025 budget was reviewed
and potential options to address the concerns were discussed. Mr. Schmitz expressed
gratitude for the city’s support.
VI. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
A. Revised 2025- 2026 Council Meeting Dates
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Councilmember Bakken moved and Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to
approve the Revised Regular City Council Meeting Dates.
Aye: 4, Nay:0; Motion Carried
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Supina moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55pm.
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City Clerk
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