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09/02/2025 - City Council RegularCity Council Meeting Minutes Date: September 2, 2025 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota September 2, 2025 A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Supina, Fields, Bakken and Hansen. A regular Eagan City Council meeting was held on Monday September 2 , 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Supina, Hansen, Bakken and Fields. Also present: City Administrator Miller, City Attorney Bauer, Public Works Director Matthys and City Planner Schultz. II. ADOPT AGENDA Councilmember Bakken moved and Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye:5, Nay:0; Motion Carried III. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS There were no recognitions and/or presentations IV. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Maguire called for any members of the public wishing to request separate action on agenda items. Councilmember Hansen moved and Councilmember Fields seconded, a motion to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. Aye:5, Nay:0; Motion Carried A. It was recommended to approve the following meeting minutes: • August 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes B. There were no personnel items. C. It was recommended to ratify the following check registers: • Council Check Summary Week Ending August 15, 2025 • Council Check Summary Week Ending August 22, 2025 D. It was recommended to approve the following ordinary and customary contracts: 1. Water Quality Cost Share, Operation and Maintenance Agreement with Scott Field & Erin Sinkoff for water quality improvements at 1366 Wilderness Run Drive at East Thomas Lake 2 City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2025 Page 2 2. Vendor Agreement with Minnesota Valley Photography Club for 2026 3. User Agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen Connection Center for 2026 State of the City 4. Consulting Services Agreement with Mercury Associates, Inc. to provide Electric and Alternative Fuels Fleet Transition Study E. It was recommended to approve the following donations: • $2,000 from Barb Persinger for a Memorial Park Bench F. It was recommended to ADOPT A Resolution Authorizing A Special Deer Hunting Season On Private Property G. It was recommended to APPROVE an Indefeasible Right to Use (IRU) Agreement between the City and Dakota County to construct a fiber optic communications system to extend fiber to the Range Valley Acres (RVA) Gun Range and the Cedar Avenue Trailhead. H. It was recommended to SCHEDULE October 8, 2025 City Council Meeting and reschedule November 4, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting I. It was recommended to RECEIVE Draft Final Assessment Report for Project 1567, Cedar Industrial, and Schedule a Public Hearing for October 7, 2025 J. It was recommended to RECEIVE Draft Final Assessment Report for Project 1568, Golfview Drive, and Schedule a Public Hearing for October 7, 2025 K. It was recommended to RECEIVE Draft Final Assessment Report for Project 1570, Lakeside Estates, and Schedule a Public Hearing for October 7, 2025 L. It was recommended to RECEIVE Draft Final Assessment Report for Project 1572, Slater Acres/ Whispering Woods 1st & 2nd, and Schedule a Public Hearing for October 7, 2025 M. It was recommended to AWARD Contract 25-19 Sanitary Structure Rehabilitation Project N. It was recommended to AWARD Contract 25-12 Sanitary and Storm Structure Lining Project O. It was recommended to APPROVE Final Payment, Contract 25-01, Neighborhood Street Revitalization P. It was recommended to APPROVE Final Payment, Contract 25-02, Neighborhood Street Revitalization Q. It was recommended to APPROVE Final Payment, Contract 25-04 Steeplechase Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation 3 City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2025 Page 3 R. It was recommended to APPROVE Encroachment Agreement – Lot 1, Block 1, Boulder Lakes (3000 Ames Crossing Rd) S. It was recommended to APPROVE a Temporary On-Sale Beer and Wine License for the Minnesota Freeze Australian Rules Football Club V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CERTIFY Delinquent Nuisance Abatement Bills Administrator Miller introduced the item. Mayor Maguire called for members of the public wishing to comment on the certification of delinquent nuisance abatement bills. Hearing none, councilmember Fields moved and councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve the final assessment roll for delinquent nuisance abatement bills and authorize its certification to Dakota County for collection with property taxes. Aye:5, Nay:0; Motion Carried. B. CERTIFY Delinquent Utility Bills Administrator Miller introduced the item. Mayor Maguire called for members of the public wishing to comment on the certification of delinquent utility bills. Hearing none, councilmember Supina moved and councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to close the public hearing and approve the final assessment roll for delinquent utility bills and authorize its certification to Dakota County for collection with property taxes. Aye:5, Nay:0; Motion Carried. VI. OLD BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS A. INTERIM USE PERMIT- River Valley Church/ Leslie Olson - An Interim Use Permit to allow a church in a BP, Business Park for a 5-year term located at 875 Blue Gentian Rd. Administrator Miller introduced the item and invited City Planner Schultz to provide additional information. Schultz provided a presentation that included a location map and detailed the request of the applicant. Applicants were available for questions. Mayor Maguire called for members of the public wishing to comment on the item. Hearing none, Councilmember Bakken moved and Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to approve an Interim Use Permit (IUP) to allow a church in a Business Park zoning district, upon property located at 875 Blue Gentian Road, subject to the following conditions . 4 City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2025 Page 4 1. The Interim Use Permit shall be recorded against the property with the Dakota County Recorder’s office within 60 days of approval by the City Council. 2. The permit shall expire five years from the date of approval. 3. All signage shall be consistent with City Code requirements. 4. Any new rooftop or ground mounted mechanical units shall be subject to screening requirements in the City Code 5. The interim use permit shall be subject to an annual administrative review. The purpose of such review shall be to determine that the conditions of the permit are within compliance. The interim use permit may be revoked for failure to comply with any condition of the permit following notice of the noncompliance and a hearing by the City Council with all interested parties being given an opportunity to be heard. Aye:5, Nay:0; Motion Carried. B. INTERIM USE PERMIT – Minnesota Top Team/ Jeremy Clark - An Interim Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of two cargo containers and an outdoor fitness training area located at 3500 Dodd Road. Administrator Miller introduced the item and invited City Planner Schultz to provide additional information. Schultz provided a presentation that included a location map and detailed the request of the applicant. The applicant was available for questions. Councilmembers expressed concern regarding the temporary nature of the Interim Use Permit (IUP) noting the IUP was originally approved with the understanding a permanent structure would be constructed within three years; however, that structure was never built. Council was willing to provide applicant an addition three year term to complete improvements and remove the cargo containers. 5 City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2025 Page 5 Mayor Maguire called for members of the public wishing to comment on the item. Hearing none, Councilmember Fields moved and Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to approve the Interim Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of two cargo container boxes and an outdoor fitness training area on property located at 3500 Dodd Road, legally described as part of Lot 5, Loren Place, subject to the following conditions . 1. The Interim Use Permit shall be recorded against the property with the Dakota County Recorder’s office within 60 days of approval by the City Council. 2. The permit shall terminate after three years (September 2, 2028). 3. The interim use permit shall be subject to an annual administrative review. The purpose of such review shall be to determine that the conditions of the permit are within compliance. The interim use permit may be revoked for failure to comply with any condition of the permit following notice of the noncompliance and a hearing by the City Council with all interested parties being given an opportunity to be heard. 4. Outdoor storage shall be related to the principal use of the property and may include other items contained only within the space between the two container boxes. No items shall be stored north or east of the container boxes, or in the parking lot behind the building. 5. The applicant shall ensure activities and outdoor storage are contained within property boundaries and meet required setback, in particular the minimum five-foot setback from the north property line. 6. The trailer shall be moved to an approved parking location on the property that is properly surfaced with asphalt or concrete. 7. The two cargo containers shall be maintained in a well-kept manner, weathertight and free of substantial rust, with doors kept closed and latched. 8. An opaque fence shall be maintained on the west side of the storage area to screen the storage area from the public right-of-way. 9. Outdoor storage shall not exceed the height of the fence. 6 City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2025 Page 6 10. The applicant shall restore the storage area to turf if the outdoor storage is removed in the future. Aye:3, Nay:2; Motion Carried. C. CERTIFY Preliminary 2026 General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy and Set Public Meeting Date Administrator Miller introduced the item. Director Feldman was available for questions. Mayor Maguire called for members of the public wishing to comment on the item. 2 questions were raised from a member of the public: What is the proposed total value of the levy? What prompted the need for the levy? Mayor Maguire clarified a levy is needed every year in order to make budget. Director Feldman also responded that the levy would address the following: cost of living adjustment for existing staff, required paid family leave for staff, GIS position and mechanic position which total an 8.9% levy. The total levy is $57,540,700. • Councilmember Hansen moved and Councilmember Fields seconded a motion To approve the preliminary payable 2026 property tax levy as follows: Operating $ 46,253,100 Capital 6,364,710 Abatement 1,048,000 Debt service 3,874,890 Total Levy $ 57,540,700 • To approve the preliminary 2026 General Fund budget, including contingency, of $59,527,400 • To set the date for the public hearing of the Payable 2025 levy and budget as Tuesday, December 2. • To make the following announcement (required by State): “The next regularly scheduled meeting at which the levy and budget will be discussed is the City Council meeting of Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m., here in the Council Chambers. The public will be allowed to speak at this meeting.” VIII. OTHER BUSINESS IX. LEGISLATIVE/INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE 7 City Council Meeting Minutes September 2, 2025 Page 7 X. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT XI. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA A. City Attorney B. City Council Comments C. City Administrator D. Director of Public Works E. Director of Community Development XII. VISITORS TO BE HEARD (FOR PERSONS NOT ON THE AGENDA) XIII. CLOSED SESSION City Council entered a closed session to discuss the Damron and Arvidson litigation pursuant to attorney-client privilege. XIV. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Fields moved and Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Aye:5, Nay, 0; Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. _____________________________________ Date _____________________________________ Mayor _____________________________________ City Clerk 10/07/2025