07/20/2021 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
JULY 20, 2021
A Listening Session was held at 6:00 p.m. prior to the regular City Council meeting. Present were Mayor
Maguire, Councilmembers Fields, Hansen and Supina. Councilmember Bakken joined remotely.
A regular Eagan City Council meeting was held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Present were
Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen, and Supina. Also present was City
Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Finance Director Feldman, Public Works
Director Matthys, Community Development Director Hutmacher, City Planner Schultz, Communications
and Engagement Director Ellickson, Parks and Recreation Director Pimental, and City Attorney Bauer.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to approve the agenda as
presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Oath of Office — Administer the Oath of Office to newly appointed Eagan Police Officers
Angela Casey, Adam Heitz and Jarrod Fort
Police Chief New introduced Police Officers Angela Casey, Adam Heitz and Jarrod Fort and administered
the Oath of Office.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to approve the consent
agenda as presented: Aye: 5 Nay: 0
A. It was recommended to approve the July 6, 2021 regular City Council minutes, as presented, or
modified.
B. Personnel Items:
1. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Hugo Searle for the position of Fire Chief.
2. It was recommended to approve the hiring of a Utility Billing Specialist in the Finance
Department.
3. It was recommended to accept the resignation/retirement of Jeffrey Wheeler, Building
Inspector and authorize replacement.
4. It was recommended to accept the resignation/retirement of Margaret Knoll, Clerical
Technician and authorize replacement.
5. It was recommended to approve the part-time recurring and seasonal employees as Guest
Relations, Pool Attendants, and PT Custodians.
6. It was recommended to authorize recruitment for a full-time Deputy City Clerk, part-time
recurring Receptionist for the City Clerk division of the Administration Department and
change title and job classification of Executive Assistant to the City Administrator/Deputy
City Clerk to Executive Coordinator.
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7. It was recommended to approve the revisions to the Employee Handbook regarding PTO,
Resignation, Vacation, Funeral leave and leave of absence. An update was also made to the
Consent for Photograph form.
8. It was recommended to approve the hiring of Olivia Klinkner, Fitness Coordinator.
C. It was recommended to ratify the check registers dated July 2 and July 9, 2021.
D. It was recommended to approve the ordinary and customary contracts Allina Health and Alonzo
Pantoja-Patino.
E. It was recommended to approve a manager change of the On -Sale Liquor License issued to Apple
Minnesota LLC doing business as Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1335 Town Centre Drive.
F. It was recommended to approve the final payment for Contract 20-05 (Cedar Grove Parkway/Rahn
Road — Landscape Monument Rehabilitation) in the amount of $1,068.79 to Blackstone Contractors,
LLC, and accept the improvements for perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty provisions.
G. It was recommended to approve the final payment for Contract 21-16 (Pond JP -47.2 — Alum Sludge
Removal) in the amount of $89,002.50 to New Earth USA, LLC, and accept the improvements for
perpetual City maintenance subject to warranty provisions.
H. It was recommended to approve the plans and specifications for Contract 21-24 (Ponds BLP -6 and
BLP -57 — Storm Water Improvements) and authorize the advertisement for a bid opening.
I. Item was removed.
J. It was recommended to accept the resignation of Energy and Environmental Advisory Commission
member Dave Timmons and appoint the alternate to fulfill the remainder of the two-year term.
K. It was recommended to approve an easement agreement for pipeline purposes on a portion of
Outlot F, Dakota Path, George Ohmann Park, lying southwesterly of the Northern Natural Gas
Company pipeline easement as described in Document No. T725479.
L. It was recommended to adopt a proclamation recognizing August 3, 2021 as National Night Out in
Eagan.
M. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 2 for Woodhaven Park Restroom Building
Construction.
N. It was recommended to approve Change Order No. 2 —Woodhaven Park site improvements.
0. It was recommended to approve an application and resolution for an off-site gambling permit for a
raffle to be conducted by the Ted Williams Museum & Hitters Hall of Fame on August 12, 2021 at
2600 Vikings Circle, Eagan, Minnesota.
P. It was recommended to retire Police Canine "Badger" and transfer ownership to Officer Andy
Helgerson for a fee of $1.00.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Hold a Public Hearing to Accept.Public Comment on the Purchase of Two Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) for its use by the Police Department
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting Minnesota State Statute mandates that "the
governing body with jurisdiction over the budget of a local law enforcement agency must provide an
opportunity for public comment at a regular scheduled meeting."
Police Chief New, Lieutenant Collins and Sergeant Peterson were available for questions.
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Mayor Maguire opened the public hearing. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion
back to the Council.
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to close the public hearing to
accept public comment on the Eagan Police Department's plan to purchase two new Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles (UAVs). Aye: 5 Nay: 0
Variance —1240 Deerwood Drive (Raphael Scarfone)
City Administrator Osberg introduced the item noting the two -acre subject property contains a single-
family home constructed in 1974 and a detached accessory structure constructed in 1982. The action
before the Council is a Variance to allow a detached accessory structure in the front yard and
modification of the roof located at 1240 Deerwood Drive.
City Planner Schultz gave a staff report and provided a site map.
The applicant, Raphael Scarfone, was available for questions.
Mayor Maguire open the public comment. There being no public comment, he turned the discussion
back to the Council.
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to approve a Variance to
allow a detached accessory structure in the front yard and modification of the roof at 1240 Deerwood
Drive, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Bergin Addition, subject to the following conditions: Aye: 5
Nay: 0
1. If within one year after approval, the variance shall not have been completed or utilized, it
shall become null and void unless a petition for extension has been granted by the Council.
Such extension shall be requested in writing at least 30 days before expiration and shall
state facts showing a good faith attempt to complete or utilize the use permitted in the
variance.
2. A Building Permit shall be required for the modifications of the detached accessory building.
3. The detached accessory building shall be subject to all other standards for accessory buildings
outlined in Section 11.40, Subd. 5 of the City Code.
4. No home occupations are allowed in the detached accessory structure per City Code.
There was no Old Business to be heard.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
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There were no new business items to be heard.
LEGISLATIVE / INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS UPDATE
There was no legislative/intergovernmental affairs update.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Maguire encouraged residents to get outside and meet their neighbors during National Night Out
on August 3rd
There were no visitors to be heard.
VISITORS TO BE HEARD
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Bakken moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at
7:02 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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