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Home My WebLink About01/06/2026 - City Council RegularCity Council Meeting Minutes Date: January 6, 2026 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL Eagan, Minnesota January 6, 2026 A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Supina, Hansen and Fields. Councilmember Bakken was absent. A regular Eagan City Council meeting was held on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Supina, Hansen, and Fields. Councilmember Bakken was absent. Also present: City Administrator Miller, City Attorney Bauer, Public Works Director Matthys and City Planner Schultz. II. ADOPT AGENDA Councilmember Hansen moved and Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Aye: 4, 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. Hearing none, Councilmember Supina moved and Councilmember Hansen seconded, a motion to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. Aye: 4, Nay: 0; Motion Carried A. It was recommended to approve the following meeting minutes: • December 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes B. There were no personnel items. C. It was recommended to ratify the following check registers: • Council Check Summary week ending December 12, 2025 • Council Check Summary week ending December 19, 2025 D. It was recommended to approve the following ordinary and customary contracts: • Blue Peak Consulting Organizational Services Agreement 2026 • Vendor Agreement with Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo for Starlight Soiree on August 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2026 Page 2 • Sponsorship Agreement with Primrose School of Eagan for Halloween Trail Walk, October 24, 2026 • Sponsorship Agreement with Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associations for 2026 Halloween Trail Walk and Noon Year's Eve Dance Party • Sponsorship Agreement with Minnwest Bank for 2026 Big Rig Rally, Theater in the Park, Senior Expo events and fee options program. • Sponsorship Agreement with City County Credit Union for one night at 2026 Eagan Market Fest • Contract for services for Noon-Years Eve Dance Party E. It was recommended to approve the following donations: • $500 from Eagan Noon Rotary for the Youth Leadership Academy Program • 5 life jackets valued at $100 each for a total of $500 to help provide support equipment for emergency incidents in or near bodies of water F. It was recommended to APPROVE Change Order No. 1 for Northview Park Restrooms (City Contract 25 -11 G. It was recommended to APPROVE Change Order No. 1 for LeMay Lake Fishing Pier (City Contract 25-15) H. It was recommended to APPROVE an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for 721 Sports Bar and Lounge, Inc I. It was recommended to APPROVE 2026 Fee Schedule for General Municipal Services & Materials Testing Services J. It was recommended to RECEIVE Draft Feasibility Report for Street Improvement Project 1634, Covington Lane/ Brittany 7 -10 Additions, and Schedule Public Hearing for February 2, 2026 K. It was recommended to RECEIVE Draft Feasibility Report for Street Improvement Project 1635, Grace Drive, and Schedule Public Hearing for February 2, 2026 L. It was recommended to RECEIVE Draft Feasibility Report for Street Improvement Project 1636, Rahncliff Road/ Rahncliff 1st & 3rd, and Schedule Public Hearing for February 2, 2026 M. It was recommended to RECEIVE Draft Feasibility Report for Street Improvement Project 1638, Thomas Lake Heights, and Schedule Public Hearing for February 2, 2026 N. It was recommended to RECEIVE Draft Feasibility Report for Street Improvement Project 1639, Walden Heights/ Hillcrest/ Lake Park, and Schedule Public Hearing for February 2, 2026 O. It was recommended to SCHEDULE a Public Hearing for February 3, 2026, to Certify Delinquent Nuisance Abatement Bills City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2026 Page 3 P. It was recommended to RECEIVE Petition to Vacate Meadow View Road Excess Right-of-Way and Ingress and Egress Easement (Document No. 523580), Lot 1, Block 1, United Stationers Addition Q. It was recommended to APPROVE Change Order No. 8 for Eagan Community Center Reinvestment Project (#1576) Aye:4, Nay:0 ; Motion Carried V. PUBLIC HEARINGS VI. OLD BUSINESS A. APPROVE an Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 11 involving land use definitions and allowing places of worship within certain zoning districts, including NB, Neighborhood Business and BP, Business Park. Administrator Miller introduced the item and invited Planner Schultz to present additional information regarding the proposed ordinance amendment revising Eagan City Code Chapter 11 related to Places of Worship. Planner Schultz summarized the proposed changes, reviewed an infographic outlining revisions, and identified provisions that would remain unchanged. Council and staff held dialogue of the matrix and maximum gross floor area. (follow up to be provided). Mayor Maguire inquired if the ordinance helps the City guide future places of worship ahead of time. City Attorney Bauer agreed that the ordinance does allow to direct to those zones, just depends if it will be conditional or permitted. Councilmember Hansen moved and councilmember Fields Seconded a motion to approve the ordinance amendment revising Eagan City Code Chapter 11 involving amendments to the land use term and definition of “Church” and inclusion of ‘Places of Worship’ in various zoning districts. Aye:4, Nay:0 ; Motion Carried VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – UP Seneca LLC- Gretchen Naylor - A Conditional Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of overnight parking of tenant's vehicles located at 1971 Seneca Road. Administrator Miller introduced the item and invited Planner Schultz to provide additional information and summarize the applicant’s request. The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 9,075 -square-foot City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2026 Page 4 outdoor vehicle storage area on the property located at 1971 Seneca Road, legally described as Lot 7, Block 2, Cedar Industrial Park. Planner Schultz detailed the request and outlined the conditions that would be required for approval. Applicant or rep was not present at Council meeting. Councilmember Hansen inquired how this property was flagged (i.e. CUP inspection, complaint, etc.). Staff explained it resulted from inspection of another property and long-term monitoring of the site, partly based on past aerial photos and the slow expansion of outdoor storage and encroachment onto the neighboring property. Councilmember Supina inquired about the future closure of the gravel drive off Seneca. Public Works Director Matthys stated the City could consider closing it next time there is road work along Seneca. Mayor Maguire inquired about CUP’s that met all the review criteria to why they could not be reviewed administratively? City Attorney Bauer responded the City Code would need to be amended. Mayor Maguire called for members of the public wishin g to speak on the item. Hearing none, Councilmember Supina moved and councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 9,075 square foot outdoor storage area for vehicles upon property located at 1971 Seneca Road, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded with Dakota County within 60 days of approval by the City Council. 2. The outdoor storage shall be limited to the designated area on the site plan dated December 2, 2025. Expansion of the outdoor storage is prohibited without approval of an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit or a new Conditional Use Permit. 3. Vehicle parking shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner and shall not impede the vehicular circulation and the minimum 24 -foot-wide emergency drive aisle. 4. Any inoperable vehicles and vehicle parts shall be stored within the enclosure of the outdoor storage area, inside the principal building, or removed from the property. 5. All motor vehicle maintenance and repair shall occur inside the building. 6. No tenant shall engage in the outdoor display of motor vehicles for sale in the parking lot. 7. The parking lot shall be striped according to City Code requirements as necessary to provide adequate parking and circulation throughout the site. 8. The parking lot shall be maintained and re-striped as necessary with 127 parking spaces as depicted on the site plan dated December 2, 2025. City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2026 Page 5 9. The enclosure for the outdoor storage area shall consist of a seven -foot-high chain link fence. The applicant shall submit a plan, acceptable to the City Planner, detailing the height, materials, and construction of the fence prior to installation. 10. The fence shall be regularly maintained and kept in premium condition. 11. The turf and landscaping shall be maintained and refreshed as necessary when foliage dies. 12. The applicant shall apply for a grading permit with the City. VIII. OTHER BUSINESS IX. LEGISLATIVE/INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE 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 STO BE HEARD (FOR THOSE PERSONS NOT ON THE AGENDA) XIII. CLOSED SESSION XIV. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Hansen moved and Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Aye:4 , Nay, 0; Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. _____________________________________ Date _____________________________________ City Council Meeting Minutes January 6, 2026 Page 6 Mayor _____________________________________ City Clerk