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
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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
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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