01/12/2021 - City Council SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 12, 2021
5:30 P.M.
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual meeting of the Special City Council was held on Tuesday,
January 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
City Councilmembers present: Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen and Supina.
City staff present: City Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Public Works Director
Matthys, City Engineer Gorder, Transportation Operations Engineer Plath, Superintendent of Utilities
Eaton, Community Development Director Hutmacher, Communications and Engagement Director
Ellickson, City Clerk Scipioni, Police Chief New and Finance Director Pepper.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS ANALYSIS — UTILITY RATE STUDY PREPARATION
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting tonight's presentation is Part 1 of the
infrastructure Needs Analysis. The Council is being asked to receive information and provide feedback
in preparation for the Utility Rate Study presentation at the March Council Workshop.
Public Works Director Matthys noted Public Works staff have recognized a need to develop a long-term
plan to ensure utility infrastructure is in good working condition and the value of a consolidated
planning effort with the upcoming Utility Rate Study to ensure that both the infrastructure and financial
planning work together. Matthys noted Part 2 - Utility Rate Study will be presented to the Council at the
March Council Workshop.
Jacob Strombeck, AE2S, provided a summary of the details of the Infrastructure Needs Analysis.
The Council and staff discussed the Infrastructure Needs Analysis and provided feedback.
FAIR HOUSING POLICY
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the Council is being asked to provide direction on
whether the City should establish a Fair Housing Policy.
Community Development Director Hutmacher walked through the key elements of the draft Fair
Housing Policy and was available for questions.
The Council and staff discussed the draft Fair Housing Policy.
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It was the consensus of the Council to establish a Fair Housing Policy and bring back to a future Council
meeting for consent agenda for formal consideration.
LEASH ORDINANCE REVIEW
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the City has been asked to consider modifying City
Ordinance, which could require dogs to be on a leash while in public. Currently, the City does allow dogs
to be off -leash in public, provided they are under voice control.
Police Chief New and City Clerk Scipioni was available for questions.
Caller David Ruppert addressed the Council noting his objection to the potential change to the leash
ordinance. Mr. Ruppert noted his dog is voice trained and he would hate to have to leash his dog every
time when outdoors.
The Council and staff discussed the current leash ordinance. It was the consensus of the Council to
require leashing dogs when off the owners' property and investigate whether an electric collar should
be an option. The Council also discussed the ordinance being complaint -based like many other city
ordinances.
The Council directed staff to draft an amendment to the leash ordinance and bring the draft ordinance
to a future City Council workshop for review and discussion.
There was no other business to be heard.
OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Hansen seconded a motion to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
Aye: 5 Nay: 0 (Roll Call)
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