02/13/2018 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Bakken, and Hansen. Councilmembers Fields and Tilley
were absent. The meeting began at 5:37 p.m.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Parks and Recreation
Director Pimental, City Forester Hove, Superintendent of Parks Graham, Police Chief McDonald, and
Deputy Police Chief New.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye: 3 Nay:0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
POLICE / CITY HALL REMODEL UPDATE
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting construction on the first phase of the Police/City
Hall remodel is scheduled to being in late April/early May. In preparation for the construction, several
departments across the City are being relocated to accommodate construction activities, while
continuing to provide service to the public.
Assistant City Administrator Miller along with Parks and Recreation Director Pimental and Deputy
Police Chief New provided an overview on the timing, staff relocations, and impact to the public and
City Council associated with the remodel.
EMERALD ASH BORER UPDATE
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was initially detected
in Lebanon Hills Park in Eagan in December of 2014. In order to address this issue, staff have identified
policy questions for City Council.
Parks and Recreation Director Pimental noted staff has coordinated either treatment of quality ash
trees or removal of non -quality ash trees in our park settings for the last 8 years, as part of their day to
day urban canopy care. He noted tonight's update will be an informational presentation with staff
desiring to get direction from Council on several work items that will help coordinate efforts for urban
canopy sustainability in the wake of EAB infestation.
City Forester Hove walked through the presentation materials. Superintendent of Parks Graham was
available for questions.
The Council and staff discussed Emerald Ash Borer impact and treatment.
City Forester Hove walked through the policy recommendations.
The Council was in agreement with the proposed Forestry staffing in 2018-19.
The Council was in agreement with the proposed Ash tree management in parks.
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The Council was in agreement with the proposed EAB education for private property owners, noting
the need for increased communications about EAB diagnosis and management within the City of
Eagan, and to revisit the entire discussion of enforcement of EAB management on private property in a
couple years.
It was the consensus of the Council to revisit consideration of an ordinance amendment at a later
date.
Regarding Ash tree management in public facilities, Councilmember Bakken suggested focusing and
prioritizing the boulevard trees, with more priority on trees encroaching on private property.
Mayor Maguire requested an update be provided this fall to the City Council on EAB.
SOLAR ARRAY RESEARCH
Parks and Recreation Director Pimental introduced the item noting in October 2017, the Energy and
Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) had their combined meeting with the Council and an item in
their 2018 work plan was to research and recommend to City Council a possible Solar/Alternative Energy
Ordinance. The research has been completed. The associated research and model ordinances have also
been discussed with City Planning and Development staff, with respect to their anticipated involvement
if City Council directs staff to move forward with development of an alternative energy/solar ordinance.
The Council discussed the solar array research. Councilmember Bakken noted if the City is going to
regulate this more closely, to what extent can the City encourage cooperation between homeowners
who want to install solar and their energy provider. He also encouraged staff to reach out to both utility
companies that service Eagan.
The Council directed staff to work with the City Attorney's office and Planning Commission on the
content of the ordinance and bring back to the City Council at a future Council meeting.
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved, Mayor Maguire seconded a motion to adjourn at 7:02 p.m.
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