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Eagan incorporated as a City in 1974 with a population of 17,000. Th e City grew quickly in the coming decades, replacing farms with homes and businesses. The population ex- ploded over the next 35 years as people were attracted to the well-designed and managed community. Today the population is over 64,000 and is anticipated to peak at 68,000 in a few years time. Eagan has a strong mix of major employers resulting in the population growing during the day. Additional job growth is expected in the coming years as Eagan holds it’s posi- tion as one of the re gion’s most desirable places to operate a business. Eagan provides its citizens a sense of com- munity and is filled with a combination of lush wooded areas, beautiful rolling hills, lakes and ponds, as well as lovely residen- tial areas and well planned commercial and industrial areas. S S t r o n g i n T o u g h E c o n o m i c T i m e s The City experienced a strong commercial and industrial reinvestment in 2011, with nearly $20 million in private improvements to existing facilities. Eagan documented a 58% increase in commercial/industrial ten- ant improvements in 2011. New residential construction in 2011 was significantly high- er than previous years as well, totaling 73 new housing units. E d u c a t i o n a n d P a r k s Three highly regarded, independ- ent school districts serve the City and the region providing for over 40,000 students. The City cur- rently maintains 54 parks cover- ing 1,370 acres, with such recre- ation facilities as hiking trails, tennis courts, skating rinks, shel- ters, and athletic fields. Among the many wonderful park ameni- ties includes the tremendously popular Cascade Bay Waterpark. Eagan is represented by Mayor Mike Maguire and Councilmembers Paul Bakken, Gary Hansen, Cyndee Fields and Meg Tilley. The Mayor and Council focus on the “big- picture” issues and count on the staff to carry out the directions of the majority. Administration of City government and ser- vices is organized into eight departments. The organization runs lean considering the size, complexity, and services provided by the City, which is made possible by everyone doing their part. Citizen involvement includes participation in four advisory commissions including plan- ning, parks, airport relations, and energy and environment. D e p a r t m e n t H e a d C h a n g e s Two long-serving leaders in the organization will be recently retired when the new admin- istrator comes aboard. The Public Works and Finance Departments will have new leaders who worked up through the ranks. The Senior Management Team consists of the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Assistant City Administrator, Finance Director, Human Resources Manager, Parks and Rec Direc- tor, Community Development Director, Pub- lic Works Director, Communications Direc- tor, and City Administrator. The new Administrator will inherit a number of active projects when he or she starts. A few of the projects that will be considered or underway include: x Significant community redevelopment opportunities x Launching of a 16.2 mile wholesale fiber network for use by private sector providers to serve local businesses x Transportation initiatives including Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit xFacilitate and execute the 2013-14 City Council Goals P r i o r i t i e s f o r t h e f i r s t 6 -1 2 m o n t h s xLanduse changes and challenges xOngoing establishment of new senior staff xFunding: question of revenue and changes to service xFamiliarize with the or ganization culture, learn the mechanics of the job xEstablish lines of communication with the public, Council and staff B u d g e t The 2012 General Fund adopted budget is $28,040,000. The elected officials and staff are proud of their commitment to provide great service in the most cost-effective manner. C u l t u r e The organization has a team philosophy in everything it does. The management team is built on a model of collaboration and consensus on all issues facing the organization. The talented department directors value the empowerment they have been given to run thei r departments as they move toward the goals and vision established by the Mayor and Council. The City of Eagan The Or ganization Priorities