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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 04/02/2024 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 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 Amy Markle, 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. LOW SALT DESIGN PILOT CITY CERTIFICATE Getschow explained Eden Prairie has been a leader in chloride reduction efforts for decades. Eden Prairie was an early adopter of salt spreader calibration, the use of brine for pretreating roads, and Smart Salting training for all winter maintenance staff. Eden Prairie is the first City to complete Bolton & Menk’s Low Salt Design Pilot Program. Connie Fortin, representative of Bolton & Menk, pointed out salt pollution is a growing problem in Minnesota’s waterbodies. Chlorides are toxic to plants and animals, contaminate surface and ground water, and impacts soil health. Working with Eden Prairie has been an inspiration to her. She presented the City with the Certificate. Case asked if Staff knew a number of the salt reduction impact. Public Works Director Robert Ellis stated they don’t have the data. He stated the City tries to stay at 100 pounds per lane mile, which adds up with the number of streets in Eden Prairie. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 2, 2024 Page 2 MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the agenda as published. Motion carried 5-0. VI. MINUTES A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024 B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024 MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, March 12, 2024, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday, March 12, 2024 as published. Motion carried 5-0. VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. CLERK’S LIST B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-033 APPROVING MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS FOR CELL INSTALLATIONS, APPROVE SUPPLEMENT TO THE MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CRESTWOOD PARK AND FRANLO PARK C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-034 SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO THE JOB CREATION FUND BY EDEN PRAIRIE BASED ALDEVRON COMPANY D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-035 APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR APRIL 30, 2024, SPECIAL PRIMARY AND MAY 14, 2024, SPECIAL ELECTION FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY DISTRICT 6 COMMISSIONER E. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WATERFRONT RESTORATION TO CONDUCT WATERCRAFT INSPECTIONS F. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUE WATER SCIENCE FOR 2024 LAKE MONITORING PROGRAM G. AWARD RAINBOW DRIVE CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO RACHEL CONTRACTING, LLC H. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SEH FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR MOUNT CURVE WATERMAIN REHABILITATION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 2, 2024 Page 3 I. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SEH FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE SANITARY SEWER CIPP J. AWARD ANNUAL SWEEPING CONTRACT TO PEARSON BROTHERS K. AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2024 SURFACE SEAL PROJECT TO CORRECTIVE ASPHALT MATERIALS, LLC L. APPROVE 2023 UNBUDGETED FUND TRANSFERS M. DECLARE OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL N. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-036 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT GRANT REQUEST TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR HOMEWARD HILLS PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve Items A-N on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-037 SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND ON BEHALF OF EDEN PRAIRIE BASED ALDEVRON COMPANY Getschow explained the City is applying for a $3.7M grant through the through the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) to help fund a major renovation and expansion of 7075 Flying Cloud Drive owned by Aldevron. DEED requires the City to apply for the grant and behalf of the business and act as the conduit between DEED and the business. DEED also requires a public hearing before application submittal. The City provides a resolution of support but doesn’t fill out any applications. Eden Prairie has approved 10 or so in the last 12 years. Narayanan asked if the funds are intended only for development or could also be used to pay for employees. Getschow stated the money is intended for capital improvements. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan, to close the public hearing, and to adopt Resolution No. 2024-037 supporting application to the Minnesota Investment Fund by the City of Eden Prairie on behalf of Eden Prairie based company Aldevron. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 2, 2024 Page 4 B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-038 VACATING PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, LIBERTY PLAZA DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS Getschow noted the property owner has requested a vacation of part of the drainage and utility easements as dedicated on Lot 1, Block 2, Liberty Plaza, Hennepin County, Minnesota to facilitate the proposed building expansion that requires relocating the existing watermain. The Council approved the project site plan on February 20, 2024. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to close the public hearing, and to adopt Resolution No. 2024-038 vacating part of the Drainage and Utility easements lying over, under, and across Lot 1, Block 2, Liberty Plaza. Motion carried 5-0. X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MOTION: Freiberg 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 XIII. APPOINTMENTS XIV. REPORTS A. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. SUMMARY OF CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE REVIEW Case explained Eden Prairie has a City Manager that runs the City. The Council sets the philosophy and budget but directs Staff to carry out the operations. There is an annual review of the City Manager. City Attorney Maggie Neuville pointed out the review was a Closed Session, which is allowed by State Statute. The salary was also set. Case read the review from the Closed Session. MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve an increase in the City Manager’s salary for 2024 to $230,000 and provide an additional $20,000 in CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 2, 2024 Page 5 employee health insurance premiums and PTO contributions or deferred compensation. Motion carried 5-0. Toomey pointed out Getschow is patient, knowledgeable, and willing to help. The entire Council enjoys working with him. Narayanan stated other cities and their managers have a high level of respect for Getschow. He maintains a low tax rate for the City along with high-performing services. He is a great manager of people, and Eden Prairie is lucky to have him. Nelson shared Eden Prairie has some of the lowest taxes with some of the best services consistently thanks to Getschow’s work. She thanked him for his work. Freiberg noted Getschow has superb knowledge, leadership abilities, and communication skills. He thanked Getschow for his work. Case added Eden Prairie is a top City in the State of Minnesota in most categories. Getschow is extremely competent and has a strength in relationship-building. Getschow stated it is the employees who make the City so excellent and his success is a testament to their efforts. 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 XVI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 2, 2024 Page 6 Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Sara Aschenbeck, Administrative Support Specialist