03/11/2025 - City Council SpecialCity Council Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
March 11, 2025
A Special City Council Meeting was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Eagan Room of Eagan City Hall. City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire,
Councilmembers Fields, Bakken, Hansen, and Supina. City staff present: City
Administrator Miller, Assistant City Administrator Alig, Director Pimental, Sustainability
Coordinator Catano, and Director Hutmacher.
I. Roll Call and Adopt the Agenda
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to
adopt the agenda. Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
II. Visitors To Be Heard
There were no visitors to be heard.
III. Community Conversations – Student Conference
Mayor Maguire introduced the item and invited Assistant City Administrator Alig
to provide additional details. Ms. Alig then handed it over to Paula and Robin,
consultants from the Finding Human Institute. Robin shared details about their
World Cafe Conference and introduced students from local schools in the Eagan
district. Students from Two Rivers High School shared feedback on their
experience at the World Cafe Student Conference.
IV. Climate Action Plan Update
Mayor Maguire introduced the item and invited Parks and Recreation Director
Pimental to provide more details. Director Pimental expressed gratitude to the
Council and community for their support and engagement before handing it over
to Sustainability Coordinator Catano to discuss the Climate Action Plan. Ms.
Catano requested the Council’s input on the draft plan to make any necessary
adjustments. She noted that the final plan will be presented for approval on April
15, 2025. Ms. Catano then introduced Ted Redmond, Founder of PaleBLUE Dot,
who provided an overview of the planning process, strategies, actions, and a
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timeline for the Climate Action Plan. Councilmember Hansen thanked everyone
for their hard work and effort in developing the Climate Action Plan.
V. Parks Master Plan Update
Mayor Maguire introduced the item and invited Director Pimental to provide
more details. Director Pimental then introduced Kevin Clark, a consultant with
HKGI , who gave an overview of the Parks Master Plan, including its purpose.
Details were provided, including initial observations, an assessment of park
conditions, park accessibility, and feedback from the community. The plan's
accomplishments were discussed, along with projected population growth
related to plans for future park maintenance and replacement. Director Pimental
opened the floor for comments or questions form Council. Comments were
shared regarding the need for indoor sports space, as well as concerns about
population growth and the land required to meet housing needs without
encroaching on green spaces.
VI. Alternative Landscaping Ordinance Review
Mayor Maguire introduced the item and invited Director Hutmacher to provide
further details. A presentation was shared, outlining Minnesota Statutes
definition of and requirements for managed natural landscapes. It was noted
that the current city code is inconsistent with state legislation adopted in 2023.
An ordinance amendment was drafted and presented to the Council. Questions
were raised regarding the registration process for managed natural landscapes
and whether they are transferable upon the sale of a home, if there are spacing
requirements from buildings, and other related concerns. Director Hutmacher
stated that the city ordinance must be amended to be consistent with state law.
The intent of the ordinance amendment is to provide direction to property
owners wanting to implement managed natural landscapes and tools for staff to
enforce ordinance provisions. Director Hutmacher stated that she would work
with the City Attorney to provide feedback to Council questions and revise the
draft ordinance amendment as necessary.
VII. Other Business
There was no Other Business.
VIII. Adjournment
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Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting: Aye: 5, Nay: 0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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