10/12/2021 - City Council SpecialMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
OCTOBER 12, 2021
A Special Meeting of the Eagan City Council was held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. Present
were Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Bakken, Fields, Hansen, and Supina. Also present, City
Administrator Osberg, Assistant City Administrator Miller, Parks and Recreation Director Andrew
Pimental, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Jared Flewellen, Public Works Director Matthys,
Finance Director Feldman.
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Fields seconded a motion to adopt the agenda as
presented. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
II. VISITORS TO BE HEARD
There were no visitors to be heard.
III. JOINT MEETING WITH THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION
Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Pimental welcomed the Commission and thanked Staff Liaison
Jared Flewellen for his support of the Commission.
Commission members shared updates on the Commission's goals and accomplishments.
IV. FRANCHISE FEES AND SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
City Administrator Dave Osberg noted that the focus of the conversation would be what a franchise fee
program could look like and acknowledged consultants in attendance from WSB. State Statute provides
the authority to cities to charge franchise fees to private utility companies. The City of Edina uses
franchise fees to support its Conservation and Sustainability Fund and is a good model for the City of
Eagan.
The Council directed staff to proceed with formal action on a future consent agenda to direct the City
Attorney to prepare the required documents for the establishment of franchise fees.
V. RACIAL EQUIY AND INCLUSION PLAN, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
City Administrator Dave Osberg noted that the Council discussed the City's racial equity and inclusion
efforts at the April 26, 2021City Council Retreat. Osberg summarized the changes made to the RFQ since
the August 10 City Council workshop. There was Council consensus that staff would present the
consultant of their choice to the City Council after a thorough selection process. Council invited staff to
utilize the Communications Committee and communicate as needed on any input needed to narrow
down the pool of consultants.
The Council directed staff to include the RFQ on the October 19, 2021, City Council meeting for further
consideration.
City Council Special Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2021
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There was no other business.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Supina seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at
7:07 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0
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City Clerk