01/14/2020 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2020
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Councilmember Fields, Hansen and Tilley.
Councilmember Bakken was absent.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Parks and Recreation
Director Pimental, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Flewellen, Communications and Engagement
Director Ellickson, and Public Works Director Matthys.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Maguire noted a change in the agenda; State Senator Carlson and State Representative Masin are
starting the evening at the Burnsville City Council meeting and will be attending Eagan's Council meeting
when the Burnsville meeting is competed. The follow up on 292 Facility Study Concepts will be the first
item followed by the Joint Meeting with Eagan's Legislative Delegation.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
amended. Aye:4 Nay:0
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
Ross Bintner, 938 Waterford Drive East, addressed the Council regarding his concerns on perceived
inequity of cost application of the City's Special Assessment Policy, specifically relating to the application
of the policy for R1 and R3 properties under Project 1367, Duckwood Estates and Project 1373, Hilltop
Estates.
Theresa Eisele, 4209 Braddock Trail, addressed the Council regarding the need to address pedestrian
safety in the City of Eagan and Dakota County.
FOLLOW UP ON 292 FACILITY STUDY CONCEPTS
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting staff is looking for feedback from Council on the
study concepts. Cost estimates are included on the presented concepts; however, no financial plans
have been assembled. After further conversation with the Council, staff will prepare financial options
and bring that information to the Finance Committee, and ultimately back to the Council.
Director of Parks and Recreation Pimental gave a staff report.
Mark Wentzell, 292 Design Group, gave a presentation providing final details on specific concepts
outlined in the comprehensive recreation facility plan.
Jeff King, Ballard King and Associates, provided additional information on the specific concepts outlined.
The Council, Mr. Wentzell and Mr. King, along with staff, discussed the proposed facility study concepts.
The Council took a short break. The Council resumed the conversation on the 292 Facility Study
following the conversation with the legislative delegation.
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The Council noted their support for exploring how such projects could be funded, but noted no
commitments are being made at this time. Council provided the following feedback on the policy
questions:
1. Is Council supportive of staff putting together a prioritization schedule for improvements over
the next ten years and building into that funding options to present to Finance Committee by
mid -2020? Yes
2. Is Council supportive of staff seeking collaboration and/or financial and operational
partnerships within the community to specifically build any potential new recreation
facilities? Yes, except for Cascade Bay and the Eagan Community Center, which are enterprise
facilities.
JOINT MEETING WITH EAGAN'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
Mayor Maguire welcomed State Senator Carlson and State Representatives Halverson and Masin. State
Senator Klein and Representative Richardson were not present.
Also present were Anne Finn, Assistant Intergovernmental Relations Director of the League of
Minnesota Cities, Thomas Poul, Attorney, Messerli & Kramer, representing the Municipal Legislative
Commission; and Charlie Vander Aarde, Metro Cities Government Relations Specialist.
City Administrator Osberg noted it is the tradition of the City Council to meet with the legislative
delegation at the first Council workshop in January. Each member of the legislative delegation
introduced themselves and spoke about the committees they will be serving on in the 2020 session.
Each representative from the LMC, MLC, and Metro Cities gave an update on several issues their
respective organizations plan to address in the coming legislative session.
The Council, representatives from the lobbying organizations, and the legislative delegation discussed
what they see coming out of the legislature this year.
Mayor Maguire thanked the legislative delegation and representatives from LMC, MLC, and Metro
Cities for attending the meeting.
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Tilley moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Aye: 4 Nay:0
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