Public Meetings - Eagan, Minnesota

The Eagan Advisory Planning Commission met on August 25, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a veterinary clinic at 2781 Pilot Knob Road. The commission unanimously recommended approval of the CUP with conditions, forwarding the matter to the City Council for a final decision on September 3, 2026. Consent Calendar - The agenda was approved unanimously (6-0). - The minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously (6-0). Public Comments & Testimony - Tom Lopack (Eagan resident): Asked for clarification on the size of animals that would be treated, expressing concern about potential issues with trailers for large animals. The applicant later clarified that the clinic would primarily serve dogs and cats, with occasional pocket pets (e.g., bearded dragons, rabbits), and no animals requiring trailers. - Holly (architect, Baker Foundation Studio): Thanked the commission and city staff for their guidance on the application. Discussion Items - Conditional Use Permit – Mendakota Animal Hospital - Staff Presentation (Ms. Dudziak): The applicant, Kyle Stalpes, DVM, seeks a CUP to operate a veterinary clinic in a 3,067-square-foot building on a 0.5-acre site zoned Neighborhood Business (NB). The proposal includes a 600-square-foot addition (west side) with an office, x-ray room, kennel area, and staff break room, plus interior renovations (six exam rooms, lobby, staff work area, surgery, lab). No boarding or kenneling is proposed except for animals under veterinary care. The existing parking lot has 14 stalls; staff noted overflow pavement on the north side. The site is accessed via Pilot Knob Road. Future parking lot reconstruction is planned. Park/trail dedications are not due at this time. The commission considered the application based on general zoning standards, as the ordinance does not specify criteria for this CUP. - Applicant (Kyle Stalpes): Stated that he and his wife own Mendakota Animal Hospital in Mendota Heights and are looking for a long-term location near their home and children’s school. He addressed parking concerns, noting that with 5–7 employees on site, 14 stalls should be sufficient, with staff parking on the north side if needed. He also mentioned that a future parking plan could add up to 20 stalls. - Commission Questions: Vice Chair Schwanke asked about parking adequacy. The applicant confirmed that the current location has about 12 stalls for its own use. Secretary Woodfield shared a positive personal experience with the clinic. The applicant’s architect provided additional details on parking alternatives. Key Outcomes - Motion for Approval: Secretary Woodfield moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a veterinary clinic at 2781 Pilot Knob Road (Lot 1, Block 1, McNally Addition), subject to the conditions in the staff report. The motion was seconded by Member Walsh and passed unanimously (6-0). - Next Steps: The matter will be considered by the Eagan City Council at its first meeting in September (September 3, 2026). - Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:30 PM.

The Sustainable Eagan Advisory Commission met on August 18, 2026, at 12:30 PM UTC (based on provided metadata; the agenda listed May 18, 2026, at 6:30 AM local time). The meeting covered routine business as outlined in the agenda. No transcript or minutes were available, so the summary relies solely on the agenda items. Consent Calendar - Approval of the agenda and the minutes from the April 14, 2026, meeting were considered. Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda included a "Visitors to Be Heard" item, allowing public comment. No specific comments are recorded. Discussion Items - Introduction of New Commissioners: New commissioners were introduced to the commission. - Election of Officers: The commission conducted an election for officers for the upcoming term. - 2026-2027 Goal Discussion: The commission discussed goals for the 2026-2027 period. - Staff Reports: Sustainability Manager Gillian Catano presented division highlights. Key Outcomes - No specific votes, decisions, or directives are recorded due to the absence of minutes or transcript. The meeting adjourned after the agenda items. Note on Discrepancy: The agenda dated the meeting as May 18, 2026, at 6:30 AM, but the provided metadata states the meeting occurred on August 18, 2026, at 12:30 PM UTC. This summary uses the metadata date as instructed.

The Eagan City Council met on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. The meeting primarily featured celebratory recognitions (swearing-in of police officers, a sustainability award, and parks and recreation awards) and the approval of a consent agenda. No public hearings, old business, new business, or closed session were conducted. Consent Calendar - Approved the consent agenda unanimously, which included: - Approval of minutes from August 3 and August 13, 2026 - Personnel items - Approval of check registers (two summaries) - Approval of contracts - Adoption of a resolution to accept donations - Approval of a contract with Forte for audio-visual equipment at the Eagan Community Center - Approval of a resolution to temporarily extend the licensed premises of Bald Man Brewing, Inc. - Approval of Change Order No. 1 and final payment for Well 17 rehabilitation (emergency repair) - Approval of plans and specifications for Cedar Grove Parking Garage repairs, and scheduling a bid opening - Approval of an agreement and budget amendment for Cedar Grove Parking Garage and entrance monument landscaping - Approval of a temporary on-sale liquor license for Church of St. Thomas Becket - Approval of Change Order No. 1 and final payment for the South Water Treatment Plant roof replacement - Rejection of bids for North Water Treatment Plant filter rehabilitation and authorization to rebid Recognitions & Presentations - Oath of Office for New Police Officers – Chief Salima Mari administered the oath to four newly appointed officers: Emely Lopez, Jacob Gregg, Isaiah Wright, and De’Ceon Schumann. All four had previously served as cadets. Family members pinned their badges. Mayor McGuire acknowledged the solemnity of the oath, referencing a recent domestic violence incident where shots were fired at officers (no injuries). The chief emphasized the department’s values of honor, courage, and excellence. - 2026 League of Minnesota Cities Sustainable City Award – Ann Finn (League intergovernmental relations chief) and Wendy Barry (West St. Paul council member and past League president) presented the award. A video highlighted the Eagan Art House, a fossil-fuel-free facility that operates on 100% renewable energy. The project involved 30 residents in planning and aligns with the city’s Climate Action Plan. Mayor McGuire praised the Art House as the first tangible outcome of the city’s franchise fee funding for sustainability. Councilmember Hanson thanked the League for including him in an electric vehicle legislative working group. - Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA) Awards of Excellence – MRPA Executive Director Michelle Schneider presented three awards: - Teen Planning Committee (Volunteer Initiatives category) – recognized for elevating teen voices and youth engagement. - Eagan Art House (Park and Facility category) – recognized as the city’s first fossil-fuel-free facility, with community-driven design and expanded programming. - Caponi Art Park Property Assessment and Feasibility Study (Administrative/Management Strategies category) – recognized for clarifying partnership responsibilities and supporting environmental stewardship. Recreation Superintendent Tanya Bozingo noted the study helped define maintenance roles and opened opportunities for grants. Key Outcomes - The consent agenda was approved unanimously. - The remaining agenda items (public hearings, old business, new business, other business, legislative update, economic development authority, administrative reports) were skipped with no action. - No members of the public spoke during “Visitors to Be Heard.” - The meeting adjourned shortly after recognitions, with no closed session.

The Advisory Parks Commission of Eagan, Minnesota, met on August 17, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at Moonshine Park. The meeting featured a detailed facilities presentation by Superintendent Mark Vaughan, a discussion of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) led by Director Andrew Pimental, commissioner round-table comments, and staff reports. The Commission supported moving the five-year CIP forward to the City Council. Consent Calendar - Approval of Agenda: Motion made, seconded, and approved unanimously. - Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously without changes. Presentations - Civic Arena Update (Mark Vaughan): Vaughan reported on skate school enrollment (275 in summer, 657 in spring), a skating camp (52 participants, August 3–6), and the purchase of a new electric ice resurfacer ($170,000, replacing a 1995 model). He highlighted a 14-year agreement with the Eagan Hockey Association for a training center, the success of ice bumper cars for birthday parties, and the arena’s March conversion to indoor turf for lacrosse, softball, and shows. Vaughan noted that Eagan and Eastview Hockey Associations remain steady users, and the figure skating club skates year-round, providing crucial off-season ice rental. - Cascade Bay Aquatics (Mark Vaughan): Vaughan described the water park’s operations, including Cardio Bay (morning and evening aerobic sessions), public sessions, and private rentals (sold out for Sundays and Thursdays, expanding to Fridays and Saturdays). Attendance statistics showed approximately 50,000 visitors each July (2026 finishing at 26,000). Peak usage is 7:30–9:30 a.m., with evening numbers rising. Chemical costs and staffing (160 employees hired in 2026, 75% return rate) are major expenses, totaling nearly $1 million for salaries and chemicals over the three-month season. Vaughan also noted investments in mobile interactive water features, variable frequency drives for energy efficiency, and marketing (e.g., a photo chair, MVTA bus ads) to increase awareness. - Government Buildings (Mark Vaughan): Vaughan highlighted the challenges of maintaining 24/7 facilities (police and fire stations) and high-usage recreation centers. The small crew often works overnight to clean and set up spaces, with summer heat causing equipment strain. He emphasized the crew’s pride in maintaining clean facilities, particularly the Eagan Community Center. Discussion Items - Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031 (Andrew Pimental): Pimental presented the five-year CIP, noting a transition from three large recreation facility projects (Community Center, Art House, Goat Hill) to a focus on maintenance and value-add improvements. The 2027 CIP is $810,000, a decrease from recent years. Key elements include: - 4R Program: Repair, Replace, Remove, and Reinvent. The Commission discussed how aging infrastructure (playgrounds, tennis courts, benches) from the 1980s expansion requires strategic replacement. - 2027 Projects: Small park shelters (shade), professional services for future projects, playground replacements (Meadowlands, South Oaks, and a partnership with Eagan Hills Church on Diffley), and ongoing public art funding. - Funding Sources: Park development fund (from developer fees and general levy), partnership dollars, and grants. - Partnerships: The church partnership would provide park access to an underserved area (within a 10-minute walk standard, currently at 88%). - Commissioner Questions: In response to Commissioner Soldrome, Pimental and Flewellen discussed playground durability, playability, and sustainability; they acknowledged that modern materials resist UV better but lifespan (20–25 years) is uncertain. On partnerships, Pimental clarified that county design changes mean the Lakeside playground may not need relocation. - Round Table: Commissioners expressed appreciation for the presentations. One commissioner praised Cardio Bay and the reuse of facilities. Another highlighted the Eagan Art Block (Sep. 12–26). A third noted positive feedback on summer camps and joked about combining art and benches, leading to discussion of the functional art bench program (20 art benches installed). Key Outcomes - The Commission supported moving the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program forward to the City Council for consideration during their September meeting. No formal vote was required; consensus was reached. - The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 P.M. (estimated). Staff Reports - Jared Flewellen, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation: Announced a sustainability film screening (“Rooted”) with 40 attendees; welcomed new facilities coordinator Ali Benda; reported fall registration increased 8% in person and 1% online (web growth leveling after years of 25% increases); noted 1,000 July admissions to the indoor playground at the Eagan Community Center (high for a summer month). Flewellen also announced that the Eagan Art House will receive awards from the League of Minnesota Cities and the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association.

The Sustainable Eagan Advisory Commission (SEAC) met on August 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Eagan Municipal Center. The meeting included presentations on a city sustainability award and data center regulation, discussion on the Sustainable Eagan Academy student speaker program, and staff reports on new grants and initiatives. Presentations - League of MN Cities Sustainable Cities Award: Sustainability Manager Gillian Catano reported that Eagan received the 2026 award for the Eagan Art House Rebuild, the first major capital project funded by the city's sustainability fund (utility franchise fee, 100% dedicated to sustainability). Key features: 100% electric facility (largest fully electric city building), 100% renewable energy through on-site solar and renewable energy credits, and a geothermal HVAC system. Estimated annual savings: avoiding 33 tons of CO2 (equivalent to 770 acres of forest over 20 years) and saving approximately $10,000 per month on energy costs. Catano credited the commission's early advocacy for sustainability staffing and funding. - Data Center Presentation: City Planner Mike Shultz presented an overview of data center issues, focusing on sustainability and land use. He reviewed common concerns: noise (including infrasound), water use (hyperscale centers may use millions of gallons; average single-family home uses 95,000–100,000 gallons annually), power consumption, and on-site generation trends. He highlighted best practices from Loudoun County (VA), including pre- and post-construction noise studies, minimum 500–1,000 foot setbacks from residential, tier-4 backup generators, closed-loop cooling systems, and requirements for annual water use estimates and decommission plans. He also summarized ordinances from Eden Prairie (which requires a narrative addressing the city's climate action plan goals) and Linn County, IA. Shultz noted that the city cannot prohibit data centers but must regulate them, and that a moratorium extends to February 2027. Discussion Items - Data Center Regulation Discussion: Commissioners asked about water capacity limits, GHG goals versus new data centers, grid capacity, enforcement mechanisms for water use estimates, noise study procedures, safety and emergency response, equity considerations, and the role of state regulations. Shultz clarified that the city has limited authority on power lines, but can require data centers to provide studies (noise, water, waste, power). He invited SEAC to email recommendations by August 19 and attend the Planning Commission workshop on August 25. - Sustainable Eagan Academy Student Speakers: Staff proposed either continuing student speakers at every session (5 sessions, January–May) or consolidating to a dedicated student speaker night. Commissioners expressed strong support for keeping students integrated regularly, citing the value of youth perspectives and inspiration for peers. Some noted staff workload concerns and suggested commissioners could help with scheduling. No final decision was made; staff will revisit during academy planning. Key Outcomes - No formal votes were taken on agenda items. - SEAC members are asked to submit recommendations on data center ordinance policy questions (supplemental information, cooling systems, sustainability goals) to the Chair by August 19, 2026. - Staff will continue developing a public engagement plan for data centers, with a timeline later this year. - The student speaker format for the 2027 Sustainable Eagan Academy will be determined after further staff and commission input. - Staff reports highlighted: $30,000 MPCA grant for a transit pass pilot program for renters, high school students, and faith communities in environmental justice areas; a new printed climate action community guide; a composting pilot at City Hall; and a fall Sustainable Eagan Academy series in partnership with Electrify Everything Minnesota (Aug 19, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12). The University of Minnesota's Community Climate Leaders Program begins in Eagan September 8.

The Eagan City Council held a special meeting on August 10, 2026, at the Eagan Municipal Center to discuss proposed amendments to the city's rental licensing ordinance and the 2027 General Fund budget. Staff presented both items, and the council provided direction to advance the ordinance amendments and expressed general support for the budget proposal. Discussion Items Rental Licensing Ordinance Amendments - Director Hootmacher reviewed the rental licensing program, which began implementation in July 2023. As of the meeting, approximately 9,400 units are licensed, including about 8,000 multifamily units and nearly 1,400 single-unit rentals. In 2025, the city inspected almost 3,000 units, aligning with the internal policy of inspecting units every three years (about 33% per year). - Proposed amendments included: - Clarifying definitions of multiple rental dwelling versus single rental dwelling, with a councilmember suggesting wording to improve readability. - Removing the owner background check requirement. In three years, only two denials were issued due to background checks, and both were later resolved after significant staff time and legal costs. In 2025, Eagan PD completed 388 background checks. Only two comparable metro cities require such checks. - Updating designated manager requirements: owners living outside the Twin Cities metropolitan area must designate a manager within 50 miles, and legal entities (e.g., LLCs) must designate a manager. - Removing obsolete implementation language, adding a late renewal fee, eliminating a phase-one training reference, and requiring a satisfactory inspection before renewal. - Strengthening short-term rental enforcement: making a rental term under 30 days a violation and holding licensees responsible for tenant conduct, including subleases to short-term operators. - Council questions addressed tenant protections during non-compliance, the city's authority to make repairs, and the impact of the cadet program on police staffing. Councilmembers expressed support for the amendments. 2027 General Fund Budget - City Administrator Miller noted this is year two of a two-year budget cycle. At council direction, staff worked to reduce the tax levy increase below 5%, presenting a proposed 4.9% tax levy increase (down from 6.8%) and a 4.7% general fund increase (down from 5.2%). - No new positions are budgeted for 2027. The budget uses $525,000 in public safety aid (third year), first-year use of OPEB trust fund dollars, and opioid settlement funds. Revenue estimates were slightly refined. - Expenditure reductions include: medical insurance RFP savings of about $189,000 (still a 6.2% increase); reducing police cadets from 6 to 4 (saving $160,000) as police staffing nears full strength (75 of 79 officers, with four cadets in academy); moving the business survey from a two-year to a four-year cycle; reducing Access Eagan fiber relocation funding and commercial contract inspectors; and miscellaneous line-item cuts. - Expenditure increases include a community risk assessment and standards of cover study, IT software licensing support (up about $470,000), and property/liability insurance (6% premium increase). - Finance Director Feldman reported an undesignated fund balance about $10.4 million above the target range, but $14 million has been assigned to capital projects (Civic Arena and Cascade Bay), leaving it unavailable. A $6 million gap in capital equipment funding will require further evaluation in October. - The average home value increased by $343, and residential apartment valuations were flat or slightly decreased, potentially shifting some tax burden. Other metro cities are proposing levy increases between 5% and 9%. - Councilmembers appreciated achieving a sub-5% levy without significant service cuts, especially with public safety staffing improving. No objections or requests for additional information were raised. Key Outcomes - Council directed staff to place the rental licensing ordinance amendments on an upcoming regular City Council agenda for formal consideration and approval. - Council expressed general support for the proposed 2027 General Fund budget and tax levy. - The preliminary 2027 property tax levy will be presented for certification on September 1, 2026; after certification, the levy can only go down, not up.

The Eagan City Council met on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. The meeting began with the swearing-in of Firefighter Claire Beerling and Deputy Chief of Operations TC Schellinger. The council then addressed a consent agenda, four new business items (a comprehensive guide plan amendment, a planned development amendment, an interim use permit, and a conditional use permit with variances), and administrative reports. Notable outcomes included forwarding a controversial townhome proposal to the Metropolitan Council and approving an interim use permit for a women's transitional housing program. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda included routine approvals: minutes from July 21, 2026, personnel items, check registers, contracts, donations, 2nd quarter 2026 financial report, scheduling public hearings for delinquent utility and nuisance abatement bills (September 1, 2026), license manager changes for Lunds & Byerlys Wines & Spirits and Trader Joe's 717, change orders for street overlays and lift station rehabilitation, an encroachment agreement, a settlement agreement for Opperman Drive, insurance renewal, surplus property declaration, acceptance of a federal HIDTA grant for the Dakota County Drug Task Force, a change order for the Community Center Reinvestment Project, and acceptance of a Minnesota State Arts Board grant ($48,773). - Item O (Settlement Agreement for Opperman Drive) was discussed separately after a resident requested it be pulled; she asked that the city advocate for water sprayers to control dust from future construction. The city attorney noted the item involved pending litigation. The council included it in the consent agenda adoption. - The consent agenda was adopted unanimously after the council addressed the resident's comment. Public Comments & Testimony - Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment – 1360 Lone Oak Road: Approximately a dozen residents spoke. Many opposed the density increase (from Low Density to Medium Density for 27 townhomes), citing concerns about environmental impacts to LaMay Lake, tree removal, traffic safety, emergency vehicle access, guest parking, property values, and neighborhood character. One resident argued the site is too challenging (50-foot elevation change, wetlands) and suggested the city acquire it as parkland. Another requested the developer conduct required studies before further approvals. A resident noted that the site is adjacent to a PFAS-contaminated lake and that new impervious surfaces could worsen water quality. The developer (Dustin Nides) responded that their plan had been reduced from 100 units to 27, and that townhomes would preserve more trees than single-family homes. He also stated the project would serve the 55+ demographic and free up single-family homes for young families. - Easter Lutheran Church PD Amendment: No public comments. - Hope International Foundation Interim Use Permit: No public comments. - Bay & Bay Transfer Co. CUP and Variance: No public comments. Discussion Items - Item A – 1360 Lone Oak Road Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment: City Planner Mike Schultz presented the history—the property (6 developable acres) is zoned Agriculture but guided Low Density. The applicant initially proposed 34 townhomes, then 30, then 27 after council feedback. The Planning Commission recommended approval (6-0). Key issues: wetland delineation, sanitary lift station capacity, shoreland setbacks, and tree preservation. The developer’s representative (Matt Katzenmeyer) clarified that the 27 units are at 4.5 units per acre (low end of Medium Density), and that the building footprints would be clustered to preserve existing trees. Councilmember Bakken spoke against the motion, stating he only supports density increases with provable affordable housing and that this proposal resembles spot zoning. Councilmember Fields expressed concerns about guest parking, flooding, and emergency access, but voted to forward it to the Met Council, warning she would vote no at final approval if the site plan were unchanged. Councilmember Hansen supported it as a needed housing type for empty nesters. The motion passed 4-1 (Bakken opposed). - Item B – Easter Lutheran Church PD Amendment: The church (13.78 acres) requested amendments for additional monument signage and 22 parking stalls. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Councilmembers praised the church’s long-term stewardship and the improvements for wayfinding and safety. Approved unanimously. - Item C – Hope International Foundation Interim Use Permit: The applicant (Ella Selyukov) seeks to convert a former adult day therapy center (a single-family home in an I-1 zone) into a residential program facility for up to 11 women (transitional, not an emergency shelter). The city requires an interim use permit because the use is not permitted in industrial zones, but the property predates the industrial zoning and has a history of non-conforming residential use. Conditions include state licensing (MDH), no expansion of the building, and maintenance of the pool (covering and cleaning). Councilmembers asked about oversight and the pool’s condition. The motion included an added ninth condition requiring pool cleanup. Approved unanimously. - Item D – Bay & Bay Transfer Co. Conditional Use Permit and Variance: The applicant (Sam Anderson) owns a trucking terminal on 5.4 acres in I-1 zoning. The property has legal non-conforming issues (parking setbacks, green space coverage, parking stall dimensions). The applicant agreed to correct an encroachment onto the neighboring property and improve screening and tree replacement. The council noted the use is industrial in an industrial zone and that the proposal brings the property into compliance. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment (1360 Lone Oak Road): Motion passed 4-1 (Bakken opposed) to direct staff to submit the amendment to the Metropolitan Council for review. The Met Council will have 30–60 days; if approved, the applicant must return for rezoning and site plan review. - Easter Lutheran Church Planned Development Amendment: Approved unanimously (6-0) to allow expanded signage and 22 additional parking stalls, subject to conditions in the Advisory Planning Commission minutes. - Hope International Foundation Interim Use Permit: Approved unanimously (6-0) for a five-year term (through August 2031) to operate a residential program facility for fewer than 16 women, with an added condition to clean and maintain the pool. - Bay & Bay Transfer Co. Conditional Use Permit and Variance: Approved unanimously (6-0) to allow outdoor storage of 117 trucks/trailers, a truck terminal, and service operations, along with variances for zero-foot setbacks (except 2.3 feet on the south), 12% green space, and 9x18-foot parking spaces. - Consent Agenda: Adopted unanimously, including the Opperman Drive settlement after a resident’s comment on dust mitigation. - Administrative Items: No other business; meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The Eagan Advisory Planning Commission met at the Eagan Municipal Center on July 28, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and running about three hours. The commission heard four public hearings: a comprehensive guide plan amendment for 1360 Lone Oak Road, a planned development amendment for Easter Lutheran Church, an interim use permit for Hope International Foundation, and a combined conditional use permit/variance request for Bay & Bay Transfer. All four items were recommended for approval for the August 3, 2026 City Council agenda. Consent Calendar - Approved the meeting agenda 6-0. - Approved the previous meeting minutes after a revote; three members abstained after one member noted they had not attended the prior meeting. Public Comments & Testimony 1360 Lone Oak Road – Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment - Marcia Easton, the current property owner, protested that the property had been changed from multiple residential to agricultural without notifying her during her 45 years of ownership, and disputed the wetland classification, calling the low area a drainage/runoff area for surrounding parking lots. - Kevin Conroy (daughter lives at 1382 Lone Oak Road) opposed the redesignation, citing difficult topography, potential west-flowing runoff, loss of mature trees/wildlife, and a history that the property was expected to remain R1. He suggested considering R1S or a pocket neighborhood. - Tim Neubauer (1320 Tower View Road) opposed, questioning why the wetland line and sanitation/traffic studies had not been completed before the density request, and noting the June 9 commission had asked the applicant to consider R1S. He also asked about two orphan triangles south of Lake Lemay. - Michael Eckblad (3070 Poplar Lane) opposed, stating every property adjoining 1360 Lone Oak is single-family R1. - Jason West (299 Eagan Avenue) opposed, saying residents bought for large lots and space, and that recent Lone Oak Road construction was aimed at reducing traffic, not adding more. - Ian Page (2990 Eagan Avenue) opposed, raising fire truck turnaround, guest/overflow parking, children walking to school, and snow plowing concerns. - Jen Conroy (1386 Lone Oak Road) opposed, citing environmental impact on Lake Lemay, privacy loss, and that she would not have bought next to a planned 30-unit building. - Erin Gable (1386 Lone Oak Road) raised environmental concerns, mercury contamination making fish unsafe to eat, wildlife, and asked how much density is too much for a small lake. - Larry Poplar (330 Poplar Lane) opposed, saying the proposal is incompatible with surrounding low-density housing, provides no economic benefit to neighbors, and primarily benefits the seller and developer. - Angela Fisher (3045 Poplar Lane) opposed, arguing the plan would wipe out trees for at least 10 units, that 27 townhomes do not fit a single-family neighborhood, that the 25% impervious surface limit appeared to be exceeded, and that emergency turnaround/cul-de-sac standards were not met. She also cited a 1986 understanding that the property would remain R1. - Mike Tierney (3055 Poplar Lane) opposed, quoting the comprehensive plan to say higher-density redevelopment is intended for special areas, and raising traffic safety, compatibility, and impact on family expectations/property values. - Troy and Sarah Carson (3010 Poplar Lane) opposed, highlighting a care home on Poplar Lane, narrow streets, emergency vehicle access, and overflow parking. - Sean/Farnaz Toussi and Farrohe Toussi (3064/3060 Poplar Lane) opposed, recalling they were told 20 years ago the area was R1, and raising traffic and property-value questions. - Cecilia Berg (3035 Poplar Lane) opposed, saying pollution in Lake Lemay is already severe and more building would make it worse. - Nina and Julio Morera (1305 Tower View Road) opposed the medium-density change, asking why development cannot proceed within current low-density limits; they described DNR restrictions that forced hand-built erosion repairs on their own lakeside property. - No public comments were offered for the Easter Lutheran Church, Hope International Foundation, or Bay & Bay Transfer items. Discussion Items 1360 Lone Oak Road – Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Low Density to Medium Density - Staff reported the 17+ acre property has about six buildable acres above Lake Lemay's ordinary high water level, is zoned agriculture and guided low density, and a prior high-density proposal was denied/withdrawn. The revised concept shows 27 townhome units at 4.5 units per acre, within the 4-12 unit/acre medium-density range. Wetland delineation, bluff analysis, tree inventory, and civil engineering studies would come with future rezoning/planned development applications. - The agenda described approximately 30 townhome units, while the applicant and staff presented a revised concept plan of 27 units. - Applicant Dustin Nides and Matt Katzenmeyer said they reduced the project from an original 100-unit apartment concept to 34 townhomes and then to 27, a 73% reduction from the original proposal and 20% from the last council review. They cited a 300-foot buffer to the east, a 75-foot shoreland setback (50% greater than the 50-foot requirement), removal of peninsula units, and alignment with Eagan's 2040 comprehensive plan for aging-in-place housing. They also noted roughly 70–80% of the Lake Lemay shoreline already consists of multifamily housing, including the 285-unit LaMay Lake apartments. - Commission discussion focused on process: the land use amendment would not be final until the applicant returns with a rezoning and preliminary planned development. Members also discussed R1S as an alternative and whether single-family development could cause more tree loss/grading than clustered townhomes. When residents cited a 1986 agreement, the city attorney said future city councils cannot be bound by prior council decisions. - Staff traffic information: approximately 200 weekday trips (16 peak-hour trips) and about 240 weekend-day trips (23 peak-hour trips) for 27 units; Lone Oak Road carries about 7,000 vehicles per day with capacity for more. Stormwater standards require treatment of 1.1 inches of runoff from new impervious surfaces; the 25% impervious threshold triggers mitigation if exceeded. Staff also reported the fire department was comfortable with the layout and emergency vehicle turnaround. - The commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval, forwarding the matter to the August 3 City Council agenda. Easter Lutheran Church – Planned Development Amendment - Staff presented a proposal to add 22 parking stalls, replace one monument sign with two monument signs at the southeast corner, and add entrance signs at the two driveways. The church consolidated operations to the 4545 Pilot Knob Road site after a 2025 building addition. The proposal requires deviations from the one-sign rule and sign setback standards, plus encroachment agreements. - Applicant Gary Arrett explained the church had operated as two campuses for 25 years, recently consolidated, and needed on-site parking because members were parking at the water treatment plant and Thomas Lake. He described the church's commitment to land stewardship and support for the staff report conditions. - No public comments were received. The commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval with the six conditions in the staff report. Hope International Foundation – Interim Use Permit - Staff described a request for a five-year interim use permit to operate a residential program facility for women with up to 11 beds in six units at 1708 Meadowview Road. The property is zoned I-1 limited industrial, the building began as a 1952 single-family home, and the use required an interim use permit because residential program facilities are not allowed in I-1. The site has 19 proposed parking stalls versus a required 6-7; the pool would remain but would be maintained safely. - One commissioner asked why an interim use permit rather than a conditional use permit. Staff replied that the city did not want to encourage the use long-term in I-1 or create spot zoning, but extensions could be requested if the use operates well. - Applicant representative Aksana Perzo, with architect Rolf Lokensgard, described the nonprofit 'House of Hope' program as a structured transitional housing program with non-clinical supportive services for women, particularly immigrant and refugee women, not an emergency shelter or treatment facility. - No public comments were received. The commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval with the eight conditions in the staff report. Bay & Bay Transfer Co. Inc. – Conditional Use Permit and Variances - Staff outlined a request to formally allow outdoor storage of trucks/trailers across 117 parking spots and one shipping container, a truck terminal, and truck/trailer service on 5.4 acres at 1056 Gemini Road. The property has a 1978 conditional use permit for only 27 trucks/trailers that is now expired. Variances requested would confirm existing conditions: zero-foot parking lot setbacks on the east, west, and south property lines; reduction of minimum green space from 25% to 12%; and parking space dimensions of 9 by 18 feet instead of 10 by 20 feet. The applicant also proposed screening shrubs and removal of an encroachment on the neighboring property to the east. - Applicant Tony Jaworski, vice president of finance, said Bay & Bay has about 300 refrigerated drivers, uses the terminal as a driver home base, and completed a sale-leaseback due to the freight recession; the buyer requested the conditional use permit. - No public comments were received. The commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the conditional use permit and each of the three variances, for four separate 6-0 votes, forwarding all matters to the August 3 City Council agenda. Key Outcomes - 1360 Lone Oak Road: Recommended approval of the Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from LD to MD (6-0); forwarded to City Council on August 3, 2026. - Easter Lutheran Church: Recommended approval of the Planned Development Amendment to amend signage and add parking (6-0); forwarded to City Council on August 3, 2026. - Hope International Foundation: Recommended approval of the five-year Interim Use Permit for a residential program facility for women (6-0); forwarded to City Council on August 3, 2026. - Bay & Bay Transfer: Recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit and three variances (parking lot setbacks, green space, parking dimensions), each by 6-0 votes; forwarded to City Council on August 3, 2026. - No other business was brought before the commission; the meeting was adjourned.

The Eagan City Council met on July 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Councilmember Bachin was absent. The council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, then considered one new business item—a preliminary subdivision for St. John Neumann Second Addition at 1330 Deerwood Drive—and approved it unanimously. No public hearings, old business, or closed session were held. Consent Calendar - The council unanimously adopted the consent agenda as presented. Items included approval of minutes, personnel items, check registers, contracts, a donations resolution, Change Order No. 2 and final payment for the LeMay Fishing Pier (City Contract 25-15), a Memorandum of Understanding with Xcel Energy for the Partners in Energy Program, a $65,000 amendment to the 2026 General Fund budget for Microsoft G5 licensing, consulting engineering agreements, award of Contract 26-20 (Large Meter Calibration Program), award of Contract 26-19 (Well 17 Rehabilitation – Emergency Repair), and final payment for Contract 26-18 (Railroad Crossing Surface Replacement at TH 3/Red Pine Lane and TH 149/Wescott Road). Discussion Items - Preliminary Subdivision – St. John Neumann Second Addition (1330 Deerwood Drive): City Planner Schultz presented the request to subdivide a 4.23-acre parcel into two lots. Lot one would be approximately 3.1 acres and retained by the church for small meetings, events, storage, or possible future use as a priest residence. Lot two would be approximately 1.14 acres and sold. The property is zoned PF (Public Facilities) with a quasi-public land use designation. A single-family house built in 1968 was acquired by the church in 1993, used as a priest residence until 2003, then converted to a youth center. The proposed subdivision would require extensions of utilities, tree preservation and stormwater management, and park/trail dedications for lot two, which could be deferred while the property remains church-owned. An existing easement provides access to adjacent properties, and a new access agreement benefiting 1310 Deerwood would be needed. The Advisory Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 23, 2026, with no residents attending, and recommended approval. During council discussion, a councilmember confirmed that lot one's current and potential uses (including a rectory) are consistent with PF zoning. For lot two, the conceptual plan showed an institutional building; if a future buyer wanted to use the property for single-family homes, townhomes, or other non-institutional uses, a rezoning would be required and would come before the council. Dan Rossini, representing St. John Neumann, stated he had no additional comments and was available for questions. Key Outcomes - The council approved the preliminary subdivision motion made by Councilmember Fields and seconded, creating two lots on approximately 4.23 acres at 1330 Deerwood Drive. The motion carried unanimously with all councilmembers present voting in favor. - Administrative agenda reports: City Attorney, City Administrator, Director of Public Works, and Director of Community Development all reported no items. No council comments were made. - No closed session was needed; the meeting adjourned after visitors to be heard, which occurred off camera.