Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Eagan public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in public safety with high priority
Drones as First Responder Program
The council quietly approved a contract with Axon Enterprise for a Drone as First Responder program — drones that can be dispatched to emergency scenes before officers arrive.
License plate reader technology
Eagan police use ALPR cameras at 13 fixed locations and in patrol cars to help find stolen cars and missing people. Privacy advocates in the community have raised concerns about data sharing, immigration enforcement, and vendor access. The chief laid out the safeguards and council members pushed for further verification.