05/10/2022 - City Council SpecialMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
Eagan, Minnesota
May 10, 2022
A Special City Council Meeting was held at 5:30pm on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. City Councilmembers
present: Mayor Maguire, Councilmembers Fields, Bakken, Hansen and Supina. City staff present: City
Administrator Miller, Finance Director Feldman, Public Works Director Matthys, Public Works Deputy
Director Tim Plath, City Engineer John Gorder, Superintendent of Streets Jeff Brooker, and
Superintendent of Utilities Jon Eaton.
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Councilmember Fields moved, Councilmember Hansen 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. WINTER TRAIL MAINTENANCE
Administrator Miller introduced the item and invited Director Matthys to provide additional
information. Director Matthys shared a map of trails that are currently maintained by the City during the
winter, including 5.5 miles of additional trail segments proposed for consideration of future winter
maintenance. These segments met policy criteria and were identified based on resident petition, staff
recommendations of new trail segments, and accessibility to services and amenities such as grocery
stores, health clinics, and transit.
Director Matthys added that the Public Works and Parks Departments are anticipating that two new
staff positions, Maintenance Trainees, would be able to assist with clearing trails. These two positions
are intended for individuals without prior public works or maintenance experience who are interested in
field operations and want to develop skills. The staff positions were previously approved in the budget.
The Council discussed the proposed trail and sidewalk additions. Director Matthys responded to
questions regarding sections of sidewalk along Denmark Avenue and Duckwood Drive near Town
Center. Sidewalk along these streets will be completed this year, and Matthys stated once connected,
the City would maintain the full extent.
The Mayor and Council expressed support for the 2022-2023 winter maintenance of the proposed
additional trail segments and directed the additions be brought back to Council for final approval on the
Consent agenda at a future meeting.
Special City Council Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2022
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IV. PUBLIC WORKS 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (2023-2027)
Director Matthys introduced the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), 2023-2027. Overall, the Five-
Year CIP contains $97 million in total improvements, which amounts to $14.6 million in City costs per
year. Of the total CIP cost, $24.2 million is funded through means other than the City, $12.8 million
being funded through regional agencies. The City’s Major Street Fund and Utility Fund will cover most of
the total CIP costs for the City. The analysis indicated future funding for the Major Street Fund,
including overpasses and interchanges, may not keep pace with needs beyond the current CIP. Utility
Rate Study recommendations have established a financially secure future for utilities and an evaluation
of the Infrastructure Needs Analysis in comparison with the CIP will “right size” said recommendations.
Director Matthys reviewed a summary of highlighted project proposals throughout the CIP. A significant
number of pedestrian and bicyclist improvements by way of trails and sidewalks were identified for
consideration by the adjacent neighborhoods in conjunction with proposed street improvements.
Recent schedule revisions by County staff for two county highway signal improvements were identified.
The Council discussed the proposed CIP. Director Matthys and staff responded to questions.
The City Council directed the 2023-2027 Public Works CIP to the June 7, 2022, regular Council meeting
for formal consideration.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no Other Business to discuss.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Hansen moved, Councilmember Bakken seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at
6:48pm. Aye: 5, Nay: 0.
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