09/08/2015 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Hansen. Councilmembers
Fields and Tilley were not present.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Director of Finance Pepper, Director of Parks & Recreation
Johnson, Recreation Program Supervisor Andersen, Public Works Director Matthys, and Fire Chief Scott.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye:3 Nay:0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
UPDATE FROM ORETAL ON CENTRAL MAINTENANCE PHASE 1
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting staff will be providing an update to the Council
regarding design and schedule for Project No. 1206, Central Maintenance Facility Renovations, and
Project No. 1211, Fire Station One. Osberg noted the September 15 City Council meeting will include an
action to be considered, to schedule a public hearing for the October 20, 2015 Council meeting to obtain
public comments on the intent to issue CIP bonds to finance the Fire Station and CMF phase #1 projects.
Parks and Recreation Director Johnson introduced Jeff Oertel with Oertel Architects. Mr. Oertel gave a
presentation walking through the proposed projects and updates for the Central Maintenance Facility
Phase 1 Renovations.
The Council discussed the proposed projects for the Central Maintenance Facility.
Councilmember Tilley arrived at 6:05 p.m.
Councilmember Fields arrived at 6:15 p.m.
UPDATE FROM CNH ON FIRE CONSOLIDATION
Fire Chief Scott introduced Quinn Hutson with CNH Architects. Mr. Hutson gave a presentation
providing an update on the design development plans, project schedule and cost estimate for the
proposed new Eagan Fire Station #1 project.
The Council discussed the design development plans for Fire Station #1 project.
ARTS AND CULTURE MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting staff is seeking direction from Council regarding
implementation of the recommendations from the Arts and Culture Master Plan.
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Parks and Director Johnson provided background information. Recreation Program Supervisor Andersen
gave a presentation on examples of what Public Art can be. Johnson noted a number of
recommendations from the Steering Committee were provided to Council for additional discussion and
direction.
The Council discussed at length the public policy issue and questions that were presented by staff and
provided the following feedback:
It was the consensus of the Council that the City of Eagan encourages the use of color, architectural
design and artwork which adds to the sense of place and community identity in public spaces of building
projects, and not put a minimum project value for this purpose.
It was the consensus of the Council for the APrC to continue as they have for previous artwork selections
and design, and to continue with the selection for capital projects provided through project
architect/consultants.
The majority of the Council agreed we should encourage the inclusion of visual art elements in private
projects that include spaces for public gathering, but not legislate to make it a requirement. Mayor
Maguire noted to possibly put some investment and creativitybehind the encouragement, maybe
negotiating development or park dedication requirements in private projects.
The majority of the Council agreed to consider encouragement but not legislation of Public Art into all
public and private gathering spaces through guiding statements in the next Comprehensive Guide
update.
The Council agreed it is open to a viable alternative to allow for consideration of art purchase as part of
future capital, operating and Parks CIP budgets.
The Council agreed that seeking grant funding opportunities and encouraging support of art installations
through donations from local services and community organizations should continue.
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
Aye:5 Nay:O
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