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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 01/17/2023APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023 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, 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. HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT Getschow introduced Susan Weaver, Human Rights and Diversity Commissioner. Ms. Weaver stated the goal of the Human Rights Award is to recognize an Eden Prairie individual, non-profit organization, business or youth for their inspiring efforts to promote human rights and diversity and create an inclusive community spirit through actions, activities or programs. The winner will be presented to the Council in May. Case pointed out in the next several weeks the Council will meet with each of the seven standing Commissions. The Commissions provide valuable input to the Council. B. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY PROCLAMATION Case read the proclamation in full. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 17, 2023 Page 2 C. AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION GEORGE FULLER WARREN AWARD Getschow invited Carol Blommel Johnson, Bert Tracy, Carol Kaszinski, and Ben Feldman from the Minnesota Section of the American Water Works Association. Mr. Tracy stated the Rick Wahlen was a 2022 recipient of this award and was recognized at the most recent annual American Water Works Association’s conference in San Antonio, Texas. George Warren Fuller Awards are presented annually by the American Water Works Association to individuals for their distinguished service to the water supply field as a tribute to their sound engineering skill, brilliant diplomatic talent, and constructive leadership. Ms. Blommel Johnson summarized the educational and professional background of Mr. Wahlen and the reasons he received the award. Mr. Feldman listed the awards received by Mr. Wahlen. Ms. Kaszinski added Mr. Wa hlen helped to create a new educational opportunity for entry-level water works program. Mr. Wahlen thanked the Minnesota Section of the American Water Works Association for the recognition and the City Council for their support. D. SALT SYMPOSIUM CHLORIDE REDUCTION LEADERSHIP AWARD Connie Fortin, Bolton and Menk representative, explained every year at the annual Salt Symposium’s Chloride Reduction Conference, people and organizations that are leading the way in chloride reduction are recognized for their efforts in reducing the harmful effects of salt use. The 2022 Chloride Reduction Leadership Award in Salt Reduction Advocacy and Education went to the City of Eden Prairie Utility Division as well as Utility Division Manager Rick Wahlen and former Water Resource Coordinator Leslie Stovring for their work done on the water safety survey. E. ACCEPT DONATION FROM EDINA REALTY SENIOR SERVICES FOR SENIOR CENTER EVENTS (Resolution No. 2023-17) Lotthammer explained this item is to accept a donation for various Senior Center events from Edina Realty. MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-17 accepting the donation in the amount of $200 from Edina Realty Senior Services for Senior Center events: September Bingo $50, May Senior Awareness Dinner $150. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 17, 2023 Page 3 F. ACCEPT DONATION FROM LANDMARK TOURS FOR SENIOR CENTER VALENTINES BREAKFAST (Resolution No. 2023-18) Lotthammer explained this item is to accept a donation for various Senior Center events from Landmark Tours. MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt Resolution No. 2023-18 accepting the donation in the amount of $300 from Landmark Tours for Senior Center Valentine’s Breakfast. Motion carried 5-0. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the agenda as published. Motion carried 5-0. VI. MINUTES A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023 B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023 MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, January 3, 2023, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday, January 3, 2023, as published. Motion carried 5-0. VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. CLERK’S LIST B. APPROVE SECOND READING OF THE FRANCHISE FEE ORDINANCES NOS. 1-2023, 2-2023, AND 3-2023 AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-19, 2023-20, 2023-21 C. APPROVE SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE NO. 4-2023 TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11.78 RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER D. APPROVE COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH RILEY PURGATORY BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR STABLE PATH PILOT PROJECT E. APPROVE SUBORDINATION OF CITY EASEMENTS TO THE EASEMENT BETWEEN BEARPATH GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB AND RILEY PURGATORY BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 17, 2023 Page 4 F. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,340 TO THE CONTRACT WITH VALLEY RICH CO FOR REPLACING WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM VALVE BOLTS G. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MACQUEEN EMERGENCY FOR FIRE ENGINE THROUGH HGACBUY PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Freiberg noted he had a question regarding Consent Calendar Item G. Approve Purchase Agreement with MacQueen Emergency for Fire Engine through HGACBuy Purchasing Consortium. He asked Eden Prairie will gain with a new one and what the City is lacking with the current engine. Getschow invited Fire Chief Scott Gerber to answer the question. Chief Gerber stated there is updated technology and maintenance upgrades. There are enhancements to the Fire Department’s ability to provide services. The upgrade is also related to sustainability efforts by the City because there is more efficient idling. Freiberg asked what the cost of the new vehicle is. Chief Gerber stated since the pandemic, there has been a 30 percent increase in purchase costs across manufacturers. The Department has looked at various manufacturers and completed its due diligence. The vehicle costs $1.3 million. Case pointed out larger cities such as Eden Prairie justifies the cost. Also, Eden Prairie is a high-quality community. Toomey added the purchase is through a consortium which saves cost, and the old Fire Engines are sold to other cities. MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve Items A-G on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 17, 2023 Page 5 XIII. APPOINTMENTS XIV. REPORTS XV. OTHER BUSINESS XVI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _________________________ Nicole Tingley, City Clerk