Eagan City Council Meeting - April 15, 2025

The Eagan City Council met on April 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Eagan Municipal Center. The meeting included approval of a consent agenda with multiple items, two public hearings, and brief comments from council members. The meeting was adjourned after a short duration.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda included approval of minutes, personnel items, check registers, contracts, a resolution approving Dakota County joining the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) Board of Commissioners, a change of manager for the off-sale liquor license at Trader Joe's #717, Change Order No. 9 for Goat Hill Phase 3 Improvements, MnDOT agreements/limited use permits, Change Order No. 2 for Large Diameter Sewer CCTV - Area 3, a Joint Powers Agreement with ISD 196 for the Eagan School Zone Study and budget amendment, an IIJA Agreement for SS4A Action Plan funding, a resolution authorizing a Housing Improvement Area Development Agreement with the Townhomes of Widgeon Woods, an easement vacation and final subdivision for YMCA 4th Addition, a final planned development and subdivision for Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV), a termination of a supplementary parking easement agreement for Town Centre Shoppes, a resolution authorizing an interfund loan for costs related to a potential Tax Increment Financing District, final payments for City Contract 24-86 (Signation Sign Group), 24-70 (Twin Cities Garage Company), and 24-67 (River City Erectors) for Goat Hill Phase 3, adoption of the Eagan Climate Action Plan, appointment of 2025-2026 Advisory Commission Members, Change Order No. 3 for the Eagan Community Center Reinvestment Project, a waiver of fees for the Jordyn Clark Memorial 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run, extension of working hours for 2025 Pavement Maintenance in the Town Centre Area, Eagandale Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Improvements, and a resolution to accept donations.
• Council Member Hansen commented on Item E, expressing support for Dakota County rejoining the MVTA Board. He noted that Dakota County withdrew from the joint powers agreement in 2021 and that he had advocated for their return since then. He welcomed them back.
• The Mayor commented on Item T, the Eagan Climate Action Plan, thanking staff, particularly Sustainability Coordinator Gillian, and the approximately 75 citizens who participated in the work group. He noted the plan includes 75 actions and strategies aimed at reducing the city's carbon footprint by 55% by 2035 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. He emphasized the significance of the plan and that the work now begins.
• The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

Public Hearings

• A. Certification of Delinquent Nuisance Abatement Bills: No public comments were made. The hearing was closed, and a motion to approve the final assessment roll and authorize certification to the Dakota County for collection through property taxes was passed unanimously.
• B. Vacate Drainage & Utility Easement, Outlot E West Publishing Company 8th Addition: No public comments were made. The hearing was closed, and the council voted to continue the vacation action to align with the approval of the final plat for the Trails and Commons, as recommended by staff. The motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• The consent agenda was adopted as presented, with council members providing supportive comments on two items.
• Public Hearing A: The delinquent nuisance abatement bills were certified for collection.
• Public Hearing B: The vacation of the drainage and utility easements was continued to a future date coinciding with the final plat approval.
• The meeting was adjourned with no other business.