Data centers
Where it standsA one-year moratorium on larger data centers and those near homes runs through Feb. 17, 2027, while the city researches whether new rules are needed.
What's on the tableWhat permanent rules, if any, apply to future data center proposals.
- The City Council unanimously passed a data center interim ordinance on Feb. 17, 2026. City of Eagan ↗
- The moratorium bars new data centers within 500 feet of residential homes or using more than 20 megawatts of electricity. City of Eagan ↗
- As of the city's page, no ordinance has been drafted; Council consideration of a draft is scheduled for Feb. 2, 2027, and dates may change. City of Eagan ↗
Property tax levy
Where it standsThe Council approved a preliminary 2027 budget and levy on Sept. 1; the final public hearing and adoption are scheduled for Dec. 15.
What's on the tableThe final 2027 property tax levy and general fund spending.
Blue Cross site redevelopment
Where it standsA land-use amendment for the former Blue Cross Blue Shield office site was withdrawn in June 2026, and the Council held a Sept. 8 special meeting item titled Opus Discussion for BCBS site.
What's on the tableHow the former office campus is reused and what land uses the city guides it for.
- At the June 2 public hearing, the Council discussed a request to change the site to a mix of business park, high density residential and medium density residential, and expressed concerns about forwarding it to the Metropolitan Council. Eagan City Council minutes, Jun 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026 ↗
- The Council voted 4-1 on June 2 to continue the matter to June 16. Eagan City Council minutes, Jun 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026 ↗
- On June 16 the Council acknowledged the withdrawal of the Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment for 3535 and 3545 Blue Cross Road. Eagan City Council minutes, Jun 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026 ↗
- The Sept. 8 special meeting agenda included an item titled Opus Discussion for BCBS site. Eagan City Council special meeting agenda, Sep 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026 ↗
Housing and land use
Where it standsIn August 2026 the Council voted 4-1 to send a land-use change for about 27 townhomes at 1360 Lone Oak Road to the Metropolitan Council.
What's on the tableWhere and how much new housing the city guides for and approves.
- The request would change about six acres at 1360 Lone Oak Road from Low Density to Medium Density for approximately 27 townhome units. Eagan City Council minutes, Aug 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026 ↗
- The Mayor noted that the change needs Metropolitan Council approval and that the Council's action was procedural. Eagan City Council minutes, Aug 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026 ↗
- The Council voted 4-1 on Aug. 3 to direct staff to submit the amendment to the Metropolitan Council. Eagan City Council minutes, Aug 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026 ↗
- On April 7 the Council voted 5-0 to rezone 4345 Nicols Road to allow a 14-unit residential shelter. Eagan City Council minutes, Apr 7, 2026 · Apr 7, 2026 ↗
Climate action
Where it standsThe city adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2025 and continues to approve implementation items.
What's on the tableHow fast and with what funding the city pursues the plan's goals.