02/18/2025 - City Council RegularCity Council Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
February 18, 2025
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present
were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Supina, Bakken, and Hansen.
A Regular Eagan City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 , at 6:30
p.m. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Supina, Bakken, and Hansen. Also
present: Assistant City Administrator Alig, City Attorney Bauer, City Engineer Nelson, City
Planner Schultz, and Director Hutmacher.
II. ADOPT AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved and Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to
adopt the Agenda as presented.
Aye:4, Nay:0; Motion carried.
III. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
There were no recognitions or presentations.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken moved and Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to
adopt the balance of the Consent Agenda.
Aye:4, Nay:0; Motion carried.
A. It was recommended to approve the minutes for the following meetings:
• January 21, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
• January 21, 2025 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
• January 28, 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
B. It was recommended to:
1. Approve the hiring of Avi Kendrick, Recreation Programmer.
2. Accept the resignation of Nate Voye, Battalion Chief and authorize
replacement.
3. Accept the resignation of Chad Zastrow, Police Officer and authorize
replacement.
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4. Approve the hiring of a Deputy Fire Chief, to be named at a future City
Council meeting.
5. Approve the hiring of the following part-time recurring and seasonal
employees:
• Miachel Finch Art Instructor
• Rajine Williams Art Instructor
• Koua Yang Art Instructor
• Nawal Abdullahi BA – Skate Attendant
• Kirthana Rajulapati BA – Skate Attendant
• Evan Prokopec Utillity Maintenance – Seasonal
C. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated January 31 and February 7
as presented.
D. It was recommended to approve the ordinary and customary contracts listed below:
1. Vendor Agreement with Joah's Arc for Holz Farm events on May 18 and
September 20, 2025.
2. Agreement with Esch Consulting for customized coaching and leadership
training for 2025.
3. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Eagan and District 196
for 2025-2026
E. It was recommended to approve a change of manager of the On-Sale Liquor License
issued to Apple Minnesota, LLC doing business as Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill &
Bar located at 1335 Town Centre Drive.
F. It was recommended to approve a change of manager of the Off-Sale 3.2 Malt
Liquor License issued to Eagan 2008, LLC doing business as Cub Foods #31794
located at 1020 Diffley Road.
G. It was recommended to approve a change of manager of the Off-Sale Liquor
License issued to Walmart, Inc. doing business as Walmart #1786 located at 1360
Town Centre Drive.
H. It was recommended to approve a change of manager of the Off-Sale Liquor
License issued to Merwin Liquors Eagan, LLC. doing business as Merwin Liquors
located at 1278 Town Centre Drive # 125.
I. It was recommended to approve a change of manager of the Off-Sale Liquor
License issued to Costco Wholesale Corporation doing business as Costco
Wholesale #1363 located at 995 Blue Gentian Road.
J. It was recommended to approve a change of manager of the Off-Sale 3.2 Malt
Liquor License issued to Kwik Trip, Inc. doing business as Kwik Trip #662 located at
3145 Dodd Road.
K. It was recommended to approve a change of manager of the On-Sale 3.2 Malt
Liquor License issued to West End Trap Club, Inc doing business as West End Trap
Club located at 4899 Brooklyn Lane.
L. It was recommended to waive License, Permit, and Rental Fees for Eagan’s
Juneteenth Event.
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M. It was recommended to approve Plans & Specifications Contract 25-01, 2025 Street
Improvements and Schedule Bid Opening.
N. It was recommended to approve Plans & Specifications Contract 25-02, 2025 Street
Improvements and Schedule Bid Opening.
O. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 1, Contract 24-20, Large
Diameter Sewer CCTV – Area 3.
P. It was recommended to award Contract 25-09, 2025 Well Rehabilitations.
Q. It was recommended to award Contract 25-06, 2025 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Pipe
Lining.
R. It was recommended to approve Acceptance of Heritage Lane Highway Easement
from Dakota County.
S. It was recommended to approve Final Plat for Lawrence Addition.
T. It was recommended to approve Final Plat, Final Planned Development and
Easement Vacation – Yankee Heritage 28 (21st Century Bank).
U. It was recommended to cancel the February 25 Advisory Planning Commission
meeting.
V. It was recommended to adopt a resolution calling for a public hearing on March 4,
2025, on a proposal for the establishment of a housing improvement area
(Townhomes of Widgeon Woods Housing Improvement Area) and the imposition of
fees on the housing units therein.
W. It was recommended to authorize the City Attorney to acquire a Right-of-Way,
Drainage and Utility Easement over property owned by Gopher Resource, LLC
(southwest corner of Highway 149 & Yankee Doodle Road).
X. It was recommended to direct preparation of ordinance amendments to City Code
Chapter 2 regarding control and appointments of departments.
Y. It was recommended to approve an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for CNTL
Catering, LLC doing business as Residence Inn Eagan.
Z. It was recommended to declare Miscellaneous City Property as Surplus.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Receive bids and adopt resolution awarding the sale of $19,370,000 General
Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2025A
Assistant City Administrator Alig introduced the item and invited Tammy Omdahl
from Northland Securities to provide additional details. Ms. Omdahl explained that
the bonds are General Obligation Bonds that will have a 20-year life and they will
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fund the Eagan Community Center improvements. The low bid was received from
Fidelity Capital Markets in Boston, MA. She noted that Moody's confirmed the AAA
credit rating and highlighted a difference between the low bid and the original notice
due to Fidelity Capital Markets bidding with a premium, which was used to reduce
the par amount to $18,250,000, with no impact on the city’s payment schedule. The
final true interest cost that was bid is 3.667% and was close to the cover bid of
3.665%. Tammy recommended approval of the resolution to award the bonds to
Fidelity Capital Markets in the amount of $18,250,000.
Mayor Maguire inquired if any members of the public had comments. No public
comments were made. He then asked if any councilmembers had questions related
to the bond sale. There were no questions from the Councilmembers.
Councilmember Supina moved and Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to
adopt a resolution awarding the sale of $18,250,000 General Obligation Tax
Abatement Bonds, Series 2025A.
Aye:4, Nay:0; Motion carried.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
IX. LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There were no Legislative/Intergovernmental Affairs Updates.
X. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
There were no items for the Economic Development Authority.
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
There were no items for the Administrative Agenda.
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XII. VISITORS TO BE HEARD (FOR THOSE PERSONS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
There were no visitors to be heard.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved and Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting.
Aye:4, Nay:0; Motion carried.
The Meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
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