Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Eagan public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
Delinquent hotel lodging taxes
Two hotels — Budget Host Inn and Country Inn & Suites — fell behind on the 3% lodging tax that funds the convention and visitors bureau. Their unpaid bills are now certified to Dakota County for collection with property taxes.
Delinquent bills certified to county
Nearly $415,000 in unpaid utility bills across about 999 accounts — plus $5,800 in unpaid false-alarm invoices — will now be collected through property taxes. Two hotels are repeat offenders the city says simply wait out certification.
City finances and AAA bond rating
The city's 2025 audit came back spotless — clean opinion, no findings — with reserves right in policy range and a AAA bond rating. The catch: aging utility infrastructure is costing more than current water/sewer rates cover, which points to future rate increases.