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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 06/18/2024 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 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. Councilmember Nelson was absent. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS A. TOUR DE TONKA – MOLLY BAHNEMAN, COORDINATOR FOR MINNETONKA PRESCHOOL, EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY EDUCATION, AND JUNIOR EXPLORERS Molly Bahneman, Coordinator for Minnetonka Preschool, Early Childhood and Family Education, and Junior Explorers, provided information on Tour de Tonka. She encouraged folks to sign up for the event. B. CITY GOVERNMENT ACADEMY GRADUATION Getschow explained the City Government Academy is a six-week program offering Eden Prairie residents a behind-the-scenes look at City operations. Each week a different department is spotlighted while participants tour facilities, meet Staff, and learn about municipal government. The graduates received diplomas recognizing their graduation. Several graduates thanked the Council and Staff for all they do for Eden Prairie. C. ACCEPT PARKS AND RECREATION 2024 SPRING DONATIONS (Resolution No. 2024-055) Markle explained the donations allow the City to offer special events, programs, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 18, 2024 Page 2 and educational activities at little or no cost to residents. The donors include the Summit Place Senior Campus, T-Mobile, Prairie Bluffs Senior Living, Health Source of Eden Prairie, Mary Sue Ingman, J.A. Price Agency, and Sholom. She thanked the donors for their generosity. MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-055 accepting multiple second quarter 2024 donations to Parks and Recreation. Motion carried 4-0. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS Narayanan added the item Southwest Transit PRIME Ridership Statistics to XIV.A. Reports of Councilmembers. MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 4-0. VI. MINUTES A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Toomey to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, May 21, 2024, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday, May 21, 2024, as published. Motion carried 4-0. VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. CLERK’S LIST B. EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS / UNFI BY EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 05-2024- PUD-04-2024 FOR ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REVIEW ON 60.91 ACRES, RESOLUTION NO. 2024-056 TO CONDITIONALLY APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT C. ASIA MALL PARKING LOT EXPANSION BY ELLIOTT DESIGN SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 06-2024-PUD-05-2024 FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REVIEW WITH WAIVERS ON 4.69 ACRES, RESOLUTION NO. 2024-057 FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL ON 4.69 ACRES, APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 18, 2024 Page 3 D. ENCLAVE AT MANOR ROAD BY BRANDL ANDERSON SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 07-2024-PUD-06-2024 FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRCT REVIEW WITH WAIVERS AND ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE FROM RURAL TO R1-9.5 ON 6.43 ACRES, APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-058 APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY COUNCIL ON LOCAL RESULTS AND INNOVATION F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-059 DECLARING THE CITY’S OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FOR PRIOR EXPENDITURES OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF A SUBSEQUENTLY ISSUED SERIES OF BONDS G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-060 APPROVING HENNEPIN COUNTY ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN H. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BARR ENGINEERING CO. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN STANDARDS FOR BIORETENTION FACILITIES I. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION FOR CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FOR 2024 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT J. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SRF CONSULTING GROUP FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE AND FRANLO ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT K. AWARD 2024 ADA PEDESTRIAN RAMP PROJECT TO Q3 CONTRACTING, INC. L. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH BOLLIG & SONS, INC., FOR DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS BUILDING AT 17391 RUSTIC HILLS DRIVE M. APPROVE QUOTE TO UPGRADE MITEL PHONES N. ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCTION RESULTS CORPORATION FOR FLYING RED HORSE MONUMENT O. APPROVE LEASE EXTENSION FOR RILEY LAKE PARK RENTAL HOUSE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 18, 2024 Page 4 P. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH RES PYRO FOR FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS Q. AWARD CONTRACT TO DMJ ASPHALT INC. FOR THE 2024 RILEY LAKE PARK HARDCOURT REHABILITATION PROJECT MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve Items A-Q on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS A. NEXUS INNOVATION CENTER by Endeavor Development, LLC. First reading of Ordinance for Zoning District Change from Office to I-2 on 14.35 acres. Getschow stated the applicant is requesting approval to build a 185,733 square foot industrial building on the property located at 6131 Blue Circle Drive. The site is 14.35 acres and was previously occupied by American Family Insurance. The property is in the far northeast corner of the City between the west bound on ramp to Highway 62 from Highway 212 and the northern city limits. The proposed building is in the middle of the site with parking surrounding the building. The front of the building will face the highway and the back of the building will face Blue and Yellow Circle Drives. The northern edge of the property is the municipal boundary between Minnetonka and Eden Prairie. The property is guided Industrial Flex Tech and zoned Office. The applicant is requesting approval of a zoning change to the Industrial (I-2) Zoning District, which is consistent with the guiding. No waivers are requested. Josh Budish, Endeavor Development Principal, provided a presentation to the Council. He explained Endeavor Development is locally based, and he provided background information on the company. Case asked if the entire property is located within Eden Prairie. Staff confirmed both plats and the entire pond are in Eden Prairie. Case pointed out the property would be working with Minnetonka utilities. Mr. Budish showed the site plan and an external rendering and highlighted sustainable strategies of the build. Examples of the exterior finishing materials were provided for review. Narayanan asked how tall the building is. Mr. Budish stated the interior height is 28 feet. The building is made to appear as a two-story building. The interior ceiling height could be used as a warehouse or an office use with a drop ceiling. Case asked if the building is ready for solar panels. Mr. Budish explained the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 18, 2024 Page 5 building has the infrastructure for solar panels and electric vehicle charging. Additional sustainability measures can be added depending on the needs of the businesses. Freiberg asked what size their buildings in Maple Grove are. Mr. Budish stated the buildings range from 100,000 square feet to 270,000 square feet. Toomey asked if the remaining trees have been optimized. Mr. Budish noted the project meets the City’s maximum coverage ratio. The additional area is used for green space. They left as many mature trees as possible. Narayanan asked how many employees would be in the building. Mr. Budish pointed out there are 270 parking spots. The marketing will highlight the proximity to public transportation. Freiberg asked what signage would be added. Mr. Budish stated any signage would meet the City’s requirements. There isn’t a plan for a monument sign. No one wished to address the Council. MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to close the public hearing, approve the first Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning District Change from Office (OFC) to Industrial (I-2), direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Staff and Commission recommendations and Council conditions, and authorize the issuance of an early Land Alteration Permit for the Nexus Innovation Center at the request of the developer, subject to the conditions outlined in the permit. Motion carried 4-0. X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the payment of claims as submitted. Motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Freiberg, Narayanan, Toomey and Case voting “aye.” XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS XII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS XIII. APPOINTMENTS A. STUDENTS ON COMMISSIONS Getschow pointed out the City received an overwhelming number of applications, and not all applicants could be placed on a Commission. Eden Prairie has a great relationship with the local school district. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 18, 2024 Page 6 MOTION: Case moved to appoint to the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission – Aditi Ginuga, Bergen Papa, Daniel Jiang, Matthew Wiedman, Patrick Anderson, Sumaya Awale, Seth Johnson, and Vincent Schulze; Narayanan moved to appoint to the Heritage Preservation Commission – Amuktha Pothamsetti, Jude Kambal, Annika Rice, Jacob Holje, and Kadie Crider; Toomey moved to appoint to the Human Rights and Diversity Commission – Ayanna Arora, Kanya Aneja, Alisha Shah, Melody Li, Swara Halbe, Tamia Hassan, and Zahara Umar; Freiberg moved to appoint to the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission – Richa Raja, Tavin Koenig, Tessa Plourde, Jack Petrin, Noelle Fitzgerald, and Sophia Hoffelt; Case moved to appoint to the Sustainability Commission – Ishika Nanavati, Raghava Dwivedi, Akhil Agrawal, Evie Elmquist, Gabriel Hernandez, Lucinda Jacobs, and Simone Kirkeby. Seconded by Narayanan. Motion carried 4-0. XIV. REPORTS A. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. SOUTHWEST TRANSIT PRIME RIDERSHIP STATISTICS Narayanan explained a majority of the PRIME ridership is Eden Prairie residents. He shared specific statistics. 17 percent of riders use the service to access health care, 11 percent connect to long distance transportation, and 26 percent of riders have no other option of transportation. The service is low-cost, and a large number of riders are seniors. Almost half of riders have a disability and almost half of riders are low-income individuals. 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 Getschow encouraged community members to participate in summer programming offered by the City. He provided details on the Fourth of July festivities. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 18, 2024 Page 7 XVI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Sara Aschenbeck, Administrative Support Specialist