Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Eagan public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in zoning with high priority
2050 Comprehensive Plan Housing Growth Strategy
Eagan must plan for 4,600 new housing units by 2050 under Met Council forecasts. Staff propose putting nearly all growth in the city's special areas, with densities up to 80 units per acre, and council agreed — while urging attention to attainable housing for middle-income buyers and flexibility if growth projections prove too rosy.
Highway 55 business park redevelopment
Endeavor wants about 25 acres re-guided from Office Service to Business Park for two large warehouse-office buildings. Longtime residents who can't improve their homes under current zoning support it; a neighboring business owner warns traffic can't handle it. A full traffic study comes at the next phase.