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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 03/01/2022APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER CITY COUNCIL Mayor Ron Case, Council Members Mark Freiberg, PG Narayanan, Kathy Nelson, and Lisa Toomey CITY STAFF City Manager Rick Getschow, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer, Community Development Director Julie Klima, Police Chief Matt Sackett, Fire Chief Scott Gerber, and City Attorney Maggie Neuville I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Case called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All Council Members were present. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS A. HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY MIKE FREEMAN Case introduced Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman. Mr. Freeman noted he recently attended a meeting with Eden Prairie personnel regarding violent juvenile carjackings. He explained the plan to address the issue is called HEALS 2.0. Mr. Freeman stated in 1997 a group of business, faith, and law enforcement leaders organized to address the record number of homicides in the Philips neighborhood. They created a group called Minnesota HEALS: Hope, Education, Law, and Safety. The partnership helped to reduce the number of homicides from 26 to 6 over a period of five years. Mr. Freeman explained they now have far too many violent juvenile carjackings. HEALS 2.0 has a direct focus on violent carjackings. A car theft is when someone steals a car that may already be running and is a crime of opportunity. A carjacking is usually a second degree robbery or assault where a car is stolen directly from another person. There was a carjacking recently at CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 2 the Edina Lunds & Byerly’s where kids threatened community members with weapons. Mr. Freeman stated the two individuals have been arrested and are going through the juvenile legal system. Mr. Freeman explained he recently held the first meeting of HEALS 2.0 which included many community leaders and law enforcement professionals. From the meeting, they were able to strike a partnership with the United States Attorney’s Office, and they have charged two significant adult carjacking criminals. He noted the County tends to handle the juvenile cases as they are more equipped for it. Mr. Freeman pointed out the charging rate for carjacking rates within his office is 85 percent, which is a pretty high charging rate. The problem is they don’t get a lot of cases into their office. It is very difficult to put together cases due to the nature of the crime. Only about 30 percent of carjacking offenses are submitted to the County Attorney’s Office. Mr. Freeman stated an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old were recently charged by his office. The news has recently shown that carjacking is a type of game for people. However, it is not a game to the victim or to those working in prosecution and law enforcement. Mr. Freeman stated HEALS 2.0 is trying to use a wide range of community members to address juvenile carjackings because the response to juvenile crime is unique. They need a place to take violent youth off the street without training them to be criminals. Mr. Freeman noted it is helpful for the youth to be employed because that teaches responsibility and gives them purpose. HEALS 2.0 is starting an initiative to get youth into jobs. He named a number of current initiatives addressing juvenile crime and prevention. Mr. Freeman offered to answer any questions. Case asked if they have a sense on which neighborhoods the majority of the juvenile offenders come from. Mr. Freeman stated carjackings are unique because they occur everywhere. Case noted he was asking about where the youth are from. Mr. Freeman stated carjackings occur everywhere, so they can’t tell where the youth are from. The purpose of the jobs initiative is to redirect first time offenders into mentoring. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is mapping all of the carjackings which will reveal more information. Case asked why certain neighborhood blocks or parents aren’t represented on the HEALS 2.0 group. He noted there is a parenting perspective and a poverty CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 3 perspective to consider, not to mention the decrease in community programming due to COVID-19. Mr. Freeman stated HEALS 2.0 is a good idea, and they have the energy of the faith community with the resources of the business community. They want to keep the size of the group appropriate to make an impact. They won’t stop crime by incarcerating everyone. Violence Interrupters can be helpful at times as well. Case thanked Mr. Freeman for his time. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS Case noted he and Narayana had additions to the agenda. MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0. VI. MINUTES B. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 C. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, February 8, 2022, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday, February 8, 2022, as published. Motion carried 5-0. VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR D. NOR-SON EDEN PRAIRIE OFFICE by Nor-Son, Inc. Approve second reading of an Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.66 acres, Adopt a Resolution for Site Plan Review on 1.66 acres (Ordinance No. 5-2022-PUD-2-2022 for PUD District Review with waivers, Resolution No. 2022-35 for Site Plan Review, Development Agreement) E. THE ELLIE by United Properties. Approve second reading of an Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers and a Zoning Change from R1-22 and I-2 to RM-2.5 on 6.4 acres, Adopt a Resolution for Site Plan Review on 6.4 acres (Ordinance No. 6-2022-PUD-3-2022-for PUD District Review with waivers and Zoning Change, Resolution No. 2022-36 for Site Plan Review, Resolution No. 2022-37 for Development Agreement) F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-38 MODIFYING REDEVELOPMENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 4 PROJECT AREA NO. 5, ESTABLISHING TIF DISTRICT NO. 25, AND ADOPTING TIF PLAN FOR THE ELLIE G. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC. FOR EDEN PRAIRIE POLICE SERGEANTS (Resolution No. 2022-39) H. APPROVE STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF PLAY STRUCTURES FROM NORTHLAND RECREATION, LLC. FOR PRAIRIE EAST AND WYNDHAM KNOLL PARKS I. APPROVE PROPOSED FEES FOR EDEN PRAIRIE CEMETERY (Resolution No. 2022-40) J. AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2022 CONCRETE SUPPLY TO AVR, INC. K. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PAVEMENT EVALUATION SERVICES FROM GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY L. AWARD CONTRACT TO MILBANK WINWATER CO. FOR SUPPLYING HOSE BIB VACUUM BREAKERS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL WATER METER CHANGE-OUT PROJECT M. APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT FOR BRIDGE REPAINTING AND RAILING PROJECT MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve Items A-J on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS A. BLUE STEM NORTH by Greco Properties, LLC Adopt a Resolution for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from TOD to Parks and Open Space on 11.17 acres, Adopt Resolution for Planning Unit Development Concept Review on 15.28 acres, Approve First Reading of an Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 15.28 acres and Zoning Change from OFC to TOD-R on 5.78 acres and OFC to P/OS on 11.17 acres, Adopt Resolution for Preliminary Plat of 2 lots and 2 outlots on 16.96 acres (Resolution No. 2022-41 for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change, Resolution No. 2022-42 for PUD Concept Review, Ordinance for District Review with Zoning Change, Resolution No. 2022-43 for Preliminary Plat) Getschow stated the applicant is requesting approval to construct a 237-unit apartment building and a 188-unit apartment building at 6901 Flying Cloud CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 5 Drive. The property is located at the corner of West 70th Street and Flying Cloud Drive just west of the Golden Triangle Light Rail Transit Station. Getschow noted Building 1, on the north side of the property, is four and five stories, and Building 2, located just south of Building 1 is four, five, and six stories. The buildings contain 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units. Both buildings are designed with a portion of the first floor including amenities. There is also a parking level below the first floor. The overall density of the project is 73 units per acre. Josh Branstad, President of Greco Properties LLC, explained their business is based in Minneapolis. He added there are other representatives from the development team present at the meeting such as Eagle Ridge Partners, BKV Group, and Westwood. Greco is in its twentieth year and is locally owned and managed. Mr. Branstad stated there has been a tremendous amount of work put into the project. He showed an aerial view of the site. The surrounding uses are primarily light industrial along with one faith organization. The site will be connected to the light rail and have a high level of connectivity to Eden Prairie bike trails. Mr. Branstad noted the site is currently vacant. It is about a 15-acre site, but only six acres are able to be developed due to environmental constraints. The site was initially approved for a large office building and a surface parking lot. The project commenced in 2008, but it was shut down due to the economic downturn. Mr. Branstad stated the proposal is a two-phase redevelopment. The north section would be the first phase with the south portion in the second phase. They are proposing roughly 400 units with a variety of housing options and wetland features. Mr. Branstad showed the proposed site plan and then a slide with more details of units included in each phase of the project. The first phase would be 237 units and the second phase would be 188 units. Mr. Branstad added there will be a mix of bedroom and unit sizes and 25 percent of the units will be affordable. Mr. Branstad showed a prospective view of the site from the light rail stop. He noted the buildings have a variety of levels and allow for pedestrian walkability. There is a substantial amount of landscaping, planting beds, and green roofs. A key element for the site is a connection to nature. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 6 Mr. Branstad stated there will be primarily underground parking and a large amount of amenities, both interior and exterior, in both the north and south buildings. He showed a slide with a list of sustainability measures included in the site. Mike Krych, Managing Partner of BKV Group, showed another prospective view of the site highlighting the wetlands. Almost every resident has access to courtyards or views of the wetlands. He noted the varying height of the buildings and pointed out the yellow color of the buildings was representative of the reeds in the wetland area. Mr. Krych added the team has tried to create a high amount of architectural character within the site. Mr. Krych showed a slide depicting the proposed materials and the nature-based inspiration for the colors. Toomey noted the packet stated there would be parking both underground and on the first floor of the building to meet the required number of parking spots. She asked how they plan to address the issues of noise and air filtration. Mr. Branstad stated similar parking plans have been implemented in many recent buildings of theirs. There will be circulation components within the parking airspace, and any Code-based noise requirements would be met. Toomey asked if there were any issues with parking in the past. Mr. Branstad stated the noisiest area is near the garage doors, but they have ways to counteract the reverberations. The garage doors would have more impact on the units above it rather than those on the same level. Toomey asked if there are any special materials in the buildings to counteract the noise of neighboring highways and light rails. Mr. Branstad stated they completed a similar project much closer to a light rail in South Minneapolis. At that site, they have not had any issues. Similarly, they developed a building near a 94 ramp. He noted Greco uses a quality window to address any noise concerns. Freiberg asked about the mixture of the units in the first building. Mr. Branstad stated roughly 65 percent of the building would be studio and one-bedroom units. Freiberg asked how many units would have three bedrooms. Mr. Branstad stated there are 20 three-bedroom units in the first building with more in the second building. Freiberg asked if the second building was a similar mixture of units. Mr. Branstad confirmed the second building was a similar mixture of units. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 7 Narayanan stated the buildings and the site are beautiful. He thanked Mr. Branstad for building apartments in Eden Prairie and for including the electric vehicle charging stations. Narayanan noted his appreciation of the sustainability and affordability aspects. Narayanan asked if the developers have to remove many trees. Mr. Branstad stated they are required to replace about 400 caliper inches of trees, but they plan to exceed that with 500 caliper inches of trees. He noted Greco likes to bring in oversized trees in comparison to other developers. Narayanan stated the roof seems empty. He asked if there are any plans for the roof. Mr. Branstad stated the top floor of each building has one less unit to create a lounge with views over the wetlands. However, providing amenities on the roof level is not cost effective. Narayan asked how many units are in the development. Mr. Branstad stated they are planning to have 425 units. Narayanan asked if they have considered incorporating a restaurant or convenience store. Mr. Branstad stated they considered incorporating retail, but there wouldn’t be enough sales to support it. Narayanan asked if Mr. Branstad had concerns about vibrations from the light rail. Mr. Branstad stated there is a large enough separation to avoid vibration concerns. Case asked where guest parking spots would be. Mr. Branstad stated the first phase would include guest parking within a portion of the interior parking as well as outdoor parking. Case asked how many guest parking spots would be in the first phase. Mr. Branstad stated there would be 12 exterior spots and 20 to 30 interior spots for guests. At a similar building, they provided parking spot at a ratio of 0.98 spots per bedroom. However, the parking spots are being used at a 0.92 ratio. Jeff Young, 17199 Acorn Ridge, asked how the wetlands would impact mosquitos, algae, and other natural elements. Ellis stated there is a mosquito control district. They go around Hennepin County and provide treatment for mosquito control. Case added the wetlands are natural. Ellis stated there is a stormwater treatment project included in the site plan to avoid flooding and treat the stormwater. MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan, to close the Public CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 8 Hearing. Motion carried 5-0. Nelson noted there are a good amount of affordable units. She asked what percentage of the two-bedroom and three-bedroom units will be affordable. Mr. Branstad clarified there are 21 three-bedroom units in the first phase and 19 three-bedroom units in the second phase. As for the affordability, the affordable units will be split proportionately throughout the various bedroom sizes of units. Nelson stated she appreciates the natural components of the development including bushes and perennials. She added she likes the looks of the development. She asked when the second phase is planned for. Mr. Branstad stated they would like to break ground on the first project in August 2022 and begin the second project in February 2023. The original approach was based on when a certain amount of units were rented. Freiberg asked if the distribution of bedroom units could change. Mr. Branstad confirmed the distribution of bedrooms and affordability levels will be within the development agreement. Narayanan asked why Greco wants to develop in Eden Prairie. Mr. Branstad stated the demographics for rental works really well in Eden Prairie. Also, there are excellent local amenities in the community, and the proposed site has a high level of connectivity to nature and the light rail. Furthermore, Eden Prairie takes a high level of care for their City. Narayanan stated a lot of people are working from home. He asked if the site is prewiring broadband connectivity to the apartment. Mr. Branstad confirmed all buildings are fiber connected and each unit has a dedicated gigabyte, and they don’t foresee need for anymore gigabytes than that. Case stated the wetland on the site is protected. He asked if Staff knows which project bought and mitigated the wetland. Klima stated she believes that was done in 2007 or 2008 by the previous builders. MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt a Resolution No. 2022-41 for a Guide Plan Change from TOD to Parks and Open Space on 11.17 acres, adopt a Resolution No. 2022-42 for a Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 15.28 acres, approve the First Reading of an Ordinance for a Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 15.28 acres and a Zoning Change from Office to TOD-R on 5.79 acres and from Office to P/OS on 11.17 acres, adopt a Resolution 2022-43 for a Preliminary Plat of 2 parcels into 2 lots and 2 outlots on 16.96 acres, and direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Staff and Commission recommendations and Council conditions. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 9 B. 2022 CDBG ACTION PLAN Adopt Resolution No. 2022-44 approving the use of 2022 CDBG funds as recommended by the Eden Prairie Human Services Review Committee. Getschow stated each year the City receives funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the office of Housing and Urban Development. Eden Prairie’s 2022 CDBG allocation has not yet been announced. However, the Human Services Review Committee used the estimate of $300,000 in grant funding to make their funding recommendations. Once the actual amount is received, the Housing Rehabilitation Program will be increased or decreased accordingly. Getschow stated Federal regulations stipulate that public service funding may not exceed 15 percent of the City’s total allocation, plus 15 percent of the previous year’s program income. $95,000 in prior year program income will be used for 2022 activities which will bring the total funding amount to $395,000. Getschow noted any additional program income received will be used to cover expenses generated in an existing CDBG Program or activity. The Human Services Review Committee reviewed the 2022 CDBG proposals and recommended the particular activities be funded. Getschow stated as for public service activities, there were three programs through PROP selected for funding to include housing support services, emergency vehicle repair, and child care. Additionally, Household & Outside Maintenance for the Elderly would receive some CDBG. Getschow noted a large portion go the funds are used for housing programs such as rehab funds, home rehab deferred loans grant, first time homebuyer assistance, affordable housing through WHAHLT, and other similar programs. The total allocation is approximately $395,000. It is unlikely they would have to adjust the numbers. Jennifer Loon, Executive Director of PROP, stated they are very thankful to be partners with the City and be considered for another round of CDBG funds. PROP is a food shelf, and they provide a number of financial services to those in need. The biggest service in demand is housing assistance. The CDBG housing funds PROP receives is very needed due to the demand. Ms. Loon noted last year, the City provided $43,000 in CDBG to PROP. With four months remaining on their fiscal year, they have already spent most of their homelessness prevention funds. She added PROP also assists with emergency car repairs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 10 Ms. Loon stated prior to the pandemic, they have found that two or three months of assistance has been able to stabilize a family. COVID-19 has made the need more intense, and families need closer to six months to get back on their feet. Unfortunately, there is not enough funding available. Ms. Loon added there was a funding program called MN Rent Help that ran out of money and closed with only three days of notice. With that change, there is even more dramatic need in the community. PROP serves families in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen, but a majority of the housing funds are used in Eden Prairie. Case thanked Ms. Loon and PROP for their efforts to serve Eden Prairie. Jon Burkhow, HOME Program Director with Senior Community Services, stated their main office is in Minnetonka. He explained the program helps seniors stay in their homes by providing home assistance such as repairs, cleaning, and lawn mowing. Mr. Burkhow noted COVID-19 was especially impactful on seniors as remaining in their homes was the safest place to be. He thanked the Council for the assistance they have provided throughout the pandemic. Mr. Burkhow read a couple of comments from program participants to show the impact of the program. He explained the relationships within the program are extremely meaningful. Mr. Burkhow stated a technology pilot was born out of COVID-19. It has seen success, and they hope to implement the initiative into Eden Prairie in the coming months. They will work with the Eden Prairie Community Center to get the word out. Mr. Burkhow added their team will be participating in the Polar Plunge in Eden Prairie on March 12 and encouraged anyone listening to join their team. Case thanked Mr. Burkhow and the program for their work. Brenda Lano-Wolke, Executive Director of Homes Within Reach, stated they are the community land trust program that operates within Eden Prairie. They currently have 17 homes in Eden Prairie. In 2021, they added a home in Eden Prairie that is serving a family that is currently at 54 percent area median income. Ms. Lano-Wolke stated the program allows families to choose a community to live in where they could not normally afford to. The 2021 home went to a single-parent household who left a bad relationship and has sole custody of two children. The family looked for a home for a year and a half. The homes they CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 11 could afford needed entirely too much repair to reasonably live in it. The realtor introduced the family to Homes Within Reach. Ms. Lano-Wolke stated the home was a three-bedroom three-level split home with one of the levels basically unfinished. Homes Within Reach leveraged the $80,000 from Eden Prairie’s CDBG funds along with other funding sources to put the funding into the home. They redid a radon mitigation system, replaced rotting windows, and rotting soffits and fascia. Additionally, they finished the basement and added a bathroom. The home will not need any funding for at least ten years. Ms. Lano-Wolke stated the homeowner sent a letter and some photos to Homes Within Reach after moving in. Before living in the home, the mother and two children were sharing one bedroom at a family member’s home because they couldn’t find anywhere affordable to rent or own. The children laid on the floor and cried when they learned they would each finally have their own bedrooms. MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-44 approving the use of 2022 CDBG funds as recommended by the Eden Prairie Human Services Review Committee. Motion carried 5-0. X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the payment of claims as submitted. Motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Freiberg, Narayanan, Nelson, Toomey and Case voting “aye.” XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS XII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS XIII. APPOINTMENTS A. 2022 COMMISSIONS Getschow stated Commissioner terms are three years. They solicit applications in January, interview the applicants in February, and make appointments in March. He pointed out the Council itself interviews applicants, and they interviewed around 30 applicants for 2020. There were more applicants than positions, but they would like the interested parties to continue to be involved in the City. Case stated the Council enjoys the night of the interviews to meet the interested parties. However, they do not enjoy that not everyone can be on a CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 12 Commission. He thanked the applicants for their interest and encouraged them to continue involvement in Eden Prairie. MOTION: Toomey moved to appoint to the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission – Marc Morhack to serve in a community seat with a term ending March 31, 2025; Narayanan moved to appoint to the Heritage Preservation Commission –Andy Ludowese and Andrew Scipioni with terms ending March 31, 2025; Case moved to appoint to the Human Rights and Diversity Commission – Christine Kleckner with a term ending March 31, 2024; and Babar Khan, Jody Knight, Shahram Missaghi, Brenda Pfahnl, Kuhu Singh, and Philip Skeie with terms ending March 31, 2025; Nelson moved to appoint to the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission – Keith Tschohl with a term ending March 31, 2024; and Saratbabu Atluru, Deepa Bhujle, and Pedro Curry with terms ending March 31, 2025; Freiberg moved to appoint to the Planning Commission – Daniel Grote, John Kirk, and Frank Sherwood with terms ending March 31, 2025; Toomey moved to appoint to the Sustainability Commission – Carolyn Wieland with a term ending March 31, 2024; and Laura Bishop, Tim Conners, and Gretchen Enninga with terms ending March 31, 2025. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried 5-0. B. 2022 COMMISSION CHAIRS & VICE CHAIRS Getschow stated each year the Council votes for Chairs and Vice Chairs of the City’s Commissions. MOTION: Freiberg moved to appoint Dan Dorson Chair and Andrew Kleinfehn Vice Chair of the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission; Nelson moved to appoint Rod Fisher Chair and Paul Thorp Vice Chair of the Heritage Preservation Commission; Case moved to appoint Gregory Leeper Chair and Shahram Missaghi Vice Chair of the Human Rights and Diversity Commission; Narayanan moved to appoint Patrice Erickson Chair and Cecilia Cervantes Vice Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission; Toomey moved to appoint Andrew Pieper Chair and Ed Farr Vice Chair of the Planning Commission; Freiberg moved to appoint Aaron Poock Chair and Emily Eddy-Theis Vice Chair of the Sustainability Commission. Seconded by Narayanan. Motion carried 5-0. C. 2022 BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION Getschow stated the specialized group meets only once or twice a year to hear appeals for home value assessments. The appointees are typically real estate professionals with experience in Eden Prairie. He noted the appointees have served on the Board in the past. MOTION: Nelson moved to appoint to the Board of Appeal and Equalization CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 13 Lyndon Moquist, Eileen Canakes, James Lawver, Nate Thompson and Kristin Rial for the period of March 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022, or until the Board of Appeal and Equalization completes its work. Seconded by Freiberg. Motion carried 5-0. XIV. REPORTS A. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. Report from Council Member PG Narayanan Narayanan stated he has spoken to Getschow regarding the war in Ukraine. Narayanan explained he has received calls from Eden Prairie residents requesting the ban of Russian goods. There is a call from Edina and other neighboring cities to ban the sale of Russian goods. Narayanan noted there are lives at risk in the war, and the City should do everything they can to support every part of the world. Ultimately, they need to object to the Russian power play. He noted there is no action required for the item. Case stated the City liquor stores have decided, apart from the City Council, to voluntarily pull Russian products from the shelves in support of Ukraine. He stated perception is important, and City Staff supports the efforts across the City and the region in support of Ukraine. 2. Report from Mayor Ron Case Case stated Chris Wood has been promoted to Captain in the Eden Prairie Police Department. Case stated they have an incredible Staff, and the Council hears it regularly from community members. Case read a list of names that have served the City and retired in recent months along with their replacements. Case thanked them for their service to the community. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-45 Supporting Housing and Local Decision-Making Authority Getschow stated the Council has participated in a number of meetings on the topic of housing and decision-making authority. The League of Minnesota Cities and the Municipal Legislative Commission has provided a draft resolution for cities to enact that support housing and local decision-making authority. There have been multiple bills introduced in the State legislature which can positively or negatively CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 1, 2022 Page 14 affect those decision-making abilities. Many cities have passed the resolution, and many more have the item on their agenda to be addressed. MOTION: Narayanan moved to adopt Resolution No. 2022-45 Supporting Housing and Local Decision-Making Authority. Seconded by Freiberg. Motion carried 5-0. B. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER C. REPORT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR D. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR E. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR F. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY XV. OTHER BUSINESS A. CLOSED SESSION FOR THE CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE REVIEW Case explained the City Council has one employee, the City Manager, who in turn hires the people who do the work for the City. The Council reviews the City Manager’s performance annually. MOTION: Freiberg moved to o enter into closed session for the purpose of conducting the City Manager’s review. Seconded by Nelson. Motion carried 5-0. The Council entered into a closed session at 8:43 p.m. XVI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 9:30 pm with the consent of the other Council Members. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Nicole Tingley, City Clerk