06/17/2025 - City Council RegularCity Council Meeting Minutes
Date: June 17, 2025
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
June 17, 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.
A regular Eagan City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Supina, Bakken, and Hansen . Also
present: City Administrator Miller, City Attorney Bauer, Public Works Director Matthys,
Community Development Director Hutmacher, and City Planner Schultz, Police Chief
New, Finance Director Feldman, and Assistant Finance Director Foiles.
II. ADOPT AGENDA
III. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Chief New provided a brief background on each officer being sworn in this
evening. Family members were invited to pin the officers before they were
administered the oath of office. The following officers were sworn in: Quentin
Hayes, Trevor Wellman, Wayde Anderson, Austin Riehm, and Ethan Schafer.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. This item was pulled from the Agenda
B. It was recommended to accept the retirement/resignation of Roger New, Police
Chief, and authorize replacement.
C. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated May 30 and June 6 as
presented.
D. It was recommended to approve the following contracts:
Professional services agreement with 110% for financial sustainability training for
recreation staff
Approve amendment to contract with Flock Safety Systems reducing it from 24
months to 12 months
Video Services Agreement with Eagan Convention and Visitor's Bureau for event b-
roll
E. It was recommended to cancel the July 8 Special Council Meeting.
F. This item was pulled from the agenda.
G. It was recommended to APPROVE Change Order No. 13 for Eagan Art House (City
Project 1558)
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H. It was recommended to approve resolution adopting and authorizing
implementation of the performance measures developed by the Council of Local
Results and Innovation.
I. It was recommended to approve a Premises Permit and Adopt a Resolution for
Eagan Hockey Association to Conduct Lawful Gambling at Lago Tacos
J. It was recommended to approve Plans & Specifications Contract 24-09, Pond AP-8
Expansion and Schedule Bid Opening
K. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 2, Contract 25-06, 2025 City-
Wide Sanitary Sewer & Storm System Lining
L. It was recommended to approve Plans & Specifications, Contract 25-12, 2025
Sanitary Manhole Lining and Schedule Bid Opening
M. It was recommended to approve Revised JPA with Dakota County for Project 1564,
Lexington Avenue Upgrade and Reconfiguration
N. It was recommended to approve Final Plat for The Meadows at Birch Pond
O. This item was pulled from the agenda.
P. It was recommended to receive Draft Feasibility Report and APPROVE Project 1644,
Eagandale Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Repairs
Q. It was recommended to approve Axon AI Software Contract
R. This item was pulled from the agenda.
S. It was recommended to approve Final Payments for City Contracts 24-40
(Thompson Concrete),24-41 (Original Rock Masonry), 24-75 (Spartan Steel
Erectors), 24-43(Construction Systems, Inc.) 24-48 (RTL) for Eagan Art House, City
Project 1558
Mayor Maguire invited members of the public to speak on any items not included in
the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, he requested that Item B (Personnel Items) be
pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate motion.
Councilmember Bakken moved, and Councilmember Hansen seconded, to adopt
the remainder of the Consent Agenda, excluding Item B.
Aye: 4, Nay: 0; Motion Carried
Item B
Police Chief New announced his retirement, effective this fall. He expressed his
gratitude to the City Council and public safety staff. Mayor Maguire thanked Chief
New for his 31 years of dedicated service to the City of Eagan.
Mayor Maguire moved and Councilmember Hansen Seconded a motion to accept
the resignation of Chief New.
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Aye:4, Nay:0; Motion Carried
V. 2024 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
City Administrator Miller introduced the item and welcomed Rebecca Petersen
from Redpath and Company to present an overview of the 2024 financial audit. The
annual financial report for the year ending December 31, 2024, has been completed
and audited by Redpath and Company. The auditors issued an unmodified (“clean”)
opinion—the highest level of assurance—on the City’s financial statements. Ms.
Petersen presented a summary of the audit findings, including the City’s overall
financial position. The General Fund, the City’s primary operational fund, ended
2024 with a surplus. Hard copies of the audit report will be available upon request
during the meeting. Ms. Petersen, along with Finance Director Feldman and
Assistant Finance Director Foiles, were present to answer questions.
Councilmember Bakken moved and Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to
receive and accept the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Aye:4, Nay:0; Motion Carried
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Vacate Drainage & Utility Easements on Lot 1, Block 1, West Publishing
Company 2nd Addition; Lot 1, Block 1, West Publishing Company 6th Addition,
Outlot D West Publishing Company 8th Addition, and Ponding and Utility
Easement Document No. 902220 and APPROVE Final Plat - West Publishing
Company 9th Addition
City Administrator Miller introduced the item and invited Director Matthys to
provide additional details. There were no objections following public notice
of the proposed vacation. The applicant was present and available to answer
questions.
Mayor Maguire invited comments or questions from the public. Hearing
none, Councilmember Hansen moved, and Councilmember Bakken
seconded, a motion to approve the Vacation of the public drainage and
utility easements on Lot 1, Block 1, West Publishing Company 2nd Addition,
Lot 1, Block 1, West Publishing Company 6th Addition, Outlot D, West
Publishing Company 8th Addition and Ponding and Utility Easement
Document No. 90220.
Aye:4, Nay: 0; Motion Carried
Councilmember Hansen moved and Councilmembers Supina Seconded a
motion to approve a Final Plat (West Publishing Company 9th Addition) to
create one lot upon approximately 85 acres located at 3775 Highway 149.
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Aye:4, Nay: 0; Motion Carried
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVE ordinance amendment Sec 6.47 – Updating Restrictions
Associated with Special Hunting Permits
City Administrator Miller introduced the item and provided a brief overview
and history of the proposed ordinance amendment. City Attorney Bauer was
present and available to answer any questions.
A question was raised regarding the potential modification of gender-specific
language ("him/her") in the ordinance to gender-neutral language
("they/them/their") where applicable. Attorney Bauer acknowledged the
suggested modification. Mayor Maguire then invited members of the public
to speak on the matter. Hearing none, the public comment period was
closed. Councilmember Supina moved, and Councilmember Bakken
seconded, a motion to approve the ordinance amendment to City Code
Chapter 6.47, updating restrictions associated with special hunting permits,
including the previously noted language modification.
Aye:4, Nay: 0; Motion Carried
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
IX. LEGISLATIVE/INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
X. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
XII. VISITORS STO BE HEARD (FOR THOSE PERSONS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved and Councilmember Supina seconded a
motion to adjourn the meeting.
Aye: 4, Nay: 0; Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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