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03/18/2025 - City Council Regular MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota March 18, 2025 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, March 18, 2025 , at 6:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Fields, Bakken, Hansen and Supina. Also present: City Administrator Miller, City Attorney Bauer, City Planner Schultz, Community Development Director Hutmacher, Police Chief New, Fire Chief Searle, Parks and Recreation Director Pimental, Assistant City Administrator Alig, and Deputy Public Works Director Plath. II. ADOPT AGENDA Councilmember Hansen moved; Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye:5, Nay: 0. Motion carried. III. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Police Chief New introduced newly promoted Police Sergeant David Streefland to the Council and the community. After a brief introduction, he administered the Oath of Office. IV. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Aye: 5, Nay:0. Motion carried. A. It was recommended to approve the minutes from the March, 4, 2025 Regular City Council meeting. B. It was recommended to: • Accept the resignation/retirement of Angie Ellison, Engineering Technician and authorize replacement. • Accept the resignation/retirement of Curtis Sticha, Police Sergeant and authorize replacement. • Approve the hiring of Mario Terrazas, Utilities Maintenance Worker – Production. • Accept the resignation of Cameron Huntington, Firefighter and authorize replacement. • Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Local #185 – Police Sergeants Unit. City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Page 2 • Approve the hiring of the following part-time recurring and seasonal employees: Isabella Moss BA I Concessions Maria Herrera Custodian PT Alex Pitzen Facility Operations Alexander Fischer GIS Intern Isabel Keefe GIS Intern Shane Omersa GIS Intern Emerson Hubbell Landscape Crew - Seasonal David Johnston Landscape Crew - Seasonal Jakcob Pankratz Landscape Crew – Seasonal Mitchell Borrowman Landscape Crew - Seasonal Andre Huston Landscape Crew - Seasonal Timothy Dudyrev Park Laborer - Seasonal Jacob Holman Park laborer - Seasonal Justin Kwon Park Laborer - Seasonal Emmett Gustafson Park Laborer - Seasonal Jesse Williams Park Laborer - Seasonal Leighton Olson Park Laborer - Seasonal Dan Sullivan Park Laborer - Seasonal Claude Houge Park Laborer - Seasonal Bjorn Klein Park Laborer - Seasonal Tyler Botz Park Laborer - Seasonal Grant Ellis Planning Intern Karina (Amanda) Brandt Rec Program Asst - Camp ECC Benjamin Strei Stormwater Intern Luke Corwin Utility Maint Seas Brian Kes Utility Maint Seas C. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated February 28, 2025 and March 7, 2025. D. It was recommended to approve the following ordinary and customary contracts: • Vendor Agreement with The Jorgensens for Eagan Market Fest on August 20, 2025 • Sponsorship Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield for Afternoon Tea in April 2025 and Lone Oak Room sponsorship in September 2025. • Vendor Agreement with Anderson Race Management for table set up on June 18, July 16 and August 20, 2025 • Contract with Landmark Tours • Vendor contract with Lynch Basketball Camps • Amended Catering Agreement for services at the Eagan Community Center with Mintahoe Inc. • Amended Catering Agreement for services at the Eagan Community Center with the Ansari Corporation City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Page 3 • Sponsorship Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield for Senior Expo on October 7, 2025 • Catering Agreement with Mr. Pig Stuff LLC to provide services at the Eagan Community Center • Rental Agreement with Viking Lakes for Halloween Trail Walk on October 25, 2025 • Rental Agreement with Viking Lakes for Juneteenth Event on June 22, 2025 • Sponsorship Agreement with Genisys Credit Union for 2025 Events including: Food Truck Festival, Eagan Art Block, Winter Art Sale, Halloween Trail Walk and Community Tree Lighting. • Vendor Agreements for performers at Eagan Market Fest on various dates throughout the Summer: 1. Rob Stokes and All Good Company 2. Justin Burk 3. Rafe Carlson 4. Joseph Walker and The Walker Brothers Band 5. Dan Ferstenou 6. Riddle Brothers 7. Laura Drake 8. New Primitives 9. Tony Sammis 10. The Rockin Hollywoods 11. The Johnny Table All Stars 12. The Castaways 13. Thomas Sticha 14. Betty and the Rubble 15. Anti-Skip Protection 16. Vinnie Rose 17. Lili Horizon 18. Indus Music 19. Tropical Zone Orchestra E. It was recommended to approve a Resolution To Proclaim April 25, 2025, and Friday, April 24, 2026, As Arbor Day And The Month Of May 2025 and 2026 As Arbor Month In The City Of Eagan. F. It was recommended to amend the 2025 - 2029 General Facilities R&R Fund Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and award contract for Eagan Community Center Roof improvements. G. It was recommended to Schedule a Public Hearing for April 15, 2025, to Certify Delinquent Nuisance Abatement Bills H. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 3, Contract 22-02, 2022 Street Improvements. I. It was recommended to award Contract 25-01, 2025 Street Improvements J. It was recommended to award Contract 25-02, 2025 Street Improvements K. This item was pulled from the Agenda City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Page 4 L. It was recommended to approve a Resolution to MN Department of Transportation – State Aid Bond Payment Request M. It was recommended to receive Petition to Vacate Drainage and Utility Easement, Outlot E West Publishing Company 8th Addition N. It was recommended to amend 2025-2029 Water Quality Improvements CIP (2025 only) O. It was recommended to approve the Local Affordable Housing Aid Agreement between the City of Eagan and the Dakota County Community development Agency P. It was recommended to declare Miscellaneous City Property as Surplus Q. It was recommended to approve a change of manager of the Off-Sale Liquor License issued to Lund Beverages, LLC doing business as Lunds & Byerly’s Wine & Spirits located at 1299 Promenade Place R. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 10 for Eagan Art House (City Project 1558) S. It was recommended to cancel March 25, 2025 Advisory Planning Commission Meeting V. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Maguire introduced the item and invited City Planner Schultz to provide further details. Planner Schultz noted the applicant is seeking a 5.5-foot variance to the city's required 10-foot rooftop setback for the installation of solar panels, proposing a minimum setback of 4 feet 7 inches from the roof edge. Council members discussed the proposed variance and expressed their support for encouraging renewable energy solutions such as solar panels. While there were concerns about the proximity of solar panels to ventilation pipes, it was noted that the applicant would work to ensure compliance with safety and building code standards. Councilmembers emphasized the importance of updating city codes to align with state requirements, particularly in relation to setbacks for solar panels. Councilmember Fields moved and Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve (or direct preparation of Findings of Fact for Denial) a Variance of 5.5 feet to the required 10-foot rooftop setback for a solar energy system for property located at 4145 Knob Drive, legally described as Lot 7, Block 1, Knob Hill Professional Park with the following conditions: 1. If within one year after approval, the variance shall not have been completed or utilized, it shall become null and void unless a petition for extension has been granted by the council. Such extension shall be requested in writing at least 30 days before expiration and shall state facts showing a good faith attempt to complete or utilize the use permitted in the variance. City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Page 5 2. The Amendment to the Planned Development Agreement from the 2020 approval for a building expansion shall be executed, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, and recorded with the Dakota County Recorder’s office prior to issuance of a permit for installation of the solar energy system. 3. The applicant shall obtain a Building Permit from the city prior to installation of the solar energy system. Planning Report – Pilot Knob Animal Hospital March 18, 2025 Page 6. 4. The solar energy system shall comply with the standards in Section 11.70, Subdivision 26A regarding alternative energy systems. 5. If the solar energy system remains nonfunctioning or inoperable for a period of 12 consecutive months, the system shall be deemed abandoned and shall constitute a public nuisance. Within 30 days of abandonment of the system or notice from the city to remove, the owner shall remove the abandoned system, including all parts and components at the owner’s expense and shall comply with all Minnesota State Building Code requirements for the demolition and removal of the system. Aye:5, Nay:0. Motion carried. VI. OLD BUSINESS City Administrator Miller introduced the item, explaining that an ordinance amendment would allow the City Administrator to oversee all new non-department head appointments, promotions, resignations, and retirements. This change aims to improve efficiency, especially considering the time between City Council meetings. Human Resources Director Swenson was present to address any questions. No comments from members of the public. Councilmember Supina moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to approve Ordinance Amendments to City Code, Chapter 2, regarding control and appointments of departments. Aye:5, Nay:0. Motion carried. VII. NEW BUSINESS No new business. VIII. OTHER BUSINESS No other business IX. LEGISLATIVE/INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE X. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY XI. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA City Council Meeting Minutes March 18, 2025 Page 6 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 6:58 p.m. ______________________ Date ______________________ Mayor ______________________ City Clerk 04/01/2025