09/11/2012 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN ROOM — EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Council members present: Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, and Hansen and Tilley. Mayor Maguire
arrived at 5 :38 p.m.
City Staff present: City Administrator Hedges, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Director of
Administrative Services VanOverbeke, Director of Communications Garrison, Director of Parks and
Recreation Johnson, Director of Public Works Matthys, Director of Community Development Hohenstein
and City Clerk Scipioni.
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye: 4 Nay: 0
II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
III. JOINT MEETING WITH THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
2012 -2013 EEAC WORK PLAN
Acting Mayor Bakken welcomed members of the Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC).
The Commissioners introduced themselves. City Administrator Hedges introduced the item noting it is
the practice of the City Council to meet with each of their advisory commissions at least once per year.
Director of Parks and Recreation Johnson gave a brief summary of the Commission's purpose, and
introduced EEAC Chair, Jeff LeClair. LeClair gave an overview of the proposed work plan and goals for
2012 -13. The Council and the members of the EEAC discussed the work plan and goals adopted at the
August 13, 2012 EEAC meeting.
The Council thanked the Commission for their work and directed the 2012 -2013 EEAC goals and work
plan be included on an upcoming City Council consent agenda for formal consideration.
IV. REVIEW RESEARCH ON ORDINANCES REGARDING BACKYARD CHICKENS
City Administrator Hedges noted at the June 5, 2012 Listening Session, the City Council received a
request from a group of citizens to consider an ordinance amendment to allow backyard chickens. Per
the direction of the City Council, 17 Minnesota cities that allow backyard chickens were surveyed. City
Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator Scipioni gave a summary of those responses, as well as public
policy considerations. Kim Bernard and Nicholas Janssen were available to answer questions. Council
discussed the issue. The Council discussed the issue and provided direction on the public policy issues.
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Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to direct the City Attorney's
office to draft an ordinance amendment to allow backyard chickens, per the policy direction provided by
the Council, to be brought back to the City Council for formal consideration at the October 16, 2012 City
Council meeting. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
The Council took a 10 minute break.
V. UPDATE ON CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WORK PLAN
City Administrator Hedges introduced the item, noting no formal action is requested. Eagan's current
cable franchise does not expire until January 6, 2015. On January 30, 2012, the City of Eagan received a
franchise renewal request letter from Comcast, formally opening a three -year renewal window with the
cable company.
Communications Director Garrison introduced attorney Brian Grogan of Moss & Barnett, who together
provided the franchise renewal timeline and summarized the proposed franchise agreement work plan.
The Council discussed the issue. The next update to City Council will be spring 2013.
There was no Other Business.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adjourn at 7:27 p.m.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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