06/25/2013 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN ROOM — EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen and Tilley. Mayor Maguire
arrived at 5:36 p.m.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Communications Director Garrison, Director of Finance
Pepper, Director of Parks and Recreation Johnson, Recreation Supervisor Andersen, Director of
Community Development Hohenstein, City Engineer Gorder, Human Resources Manager Peterson,
Police Chief McDonald, and Fire Chief Scott.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye:4 Nay:0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
REVIEW FEEDBACK ON PUBLIC ART RECOMMENDATIONS
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item and provided a brief background. Director of Parks and
Recreation Johnson noted the City received a Creative Intersections grant from the Metropolitan
Regional Arts Council in 2012 that included $5,000 to fund the fabrication and installation of a "Big
Impact" piece of artwork in the community. At the direction of the Council, a committee was made up
of representatives from Eagan Parks & Recreation, Eagan Art House, and the Eagan Art Festival Board
who reviewed the public comments and is making recommendations to the Council for purchase.
The Council discussed the feedback and recommendations on the public art.
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion approve the purchase and
installation of "Metamorphosis" sculpture by Marvin Smith on the Eagan Art House Grounds in Patrick
Eagan Park with grant funding from Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion approve the purchase and
installation of "Sentience" sculpture by Marcia McEachron on the Eagan Art House Grounds in Patrick
Eagan Park with funding from the Park Site Fund. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Special City Council Minutes
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OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business to be heard.
DISCUSS NEXT STEPS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF 2013 -2014 CITY GOALS
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item and provided background on the progress to -date on the
2013 -2014 City goals.
The City Council discussed the next steps in the goals preparation process and directed staff to further
discuss the Vision Statement at a future Senior Management meeting.
ADJORN
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adjourn the retreat at 8:50
p.m. Aye:5 Nay:0
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