Eagan, Minnesota's ninth largest city, is a vibrant community known for excellent neighborhoods, exceptional public facilities, abundant parklands, and outstanding municipal services. In 2012, Eagan was ranked 14th as one of America's best smaller cities to live in by Money Magazine. Home to over 64,000 people, Eagan is conveniently located in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, neighboring Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
 
The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government employing 235 regular and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Quality customer service is a central feature of all City services. The City places a high value on responsiveness to citizen needs within established fiscal parameters. Regarded as a great place to live and work, the City government enjoys a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff.