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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 07/16/2024 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 16, 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. PEOPLEFEST! WEEK PROCLAMATION Markle explained this proclamation will declare July 28 through August 4 of 2024 as PeopleFest Week. PeopleFest is an annual, week-long celebration that honors and celebrates diversity in the community. Case read the proclamation in full. Case detailed a few other events planned within the community. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS Case added Southwest Transit Autonomous Vehicles to Agenda Item XIV. Reports A. Reports of Councilmembers. MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0. VI. MINUTES A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 18 , 2024 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2024 Page 2 B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as published. Motion carried 5-0. VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR Freiberg requested item R. Accept Bids and Approve Construction Contract for Miller Park Outdoor Court Renovation be removed from the Consent Calendar for more discussion. A. CLERK’S LIST B. NEXUS INNOVATION CENTER BY ENDEAVOR DEVELOPMENT, LLC. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 08-2024 FOR ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE FROM OFFICE TO I-2 ON 14.35 ACRES, RESOLUTION NO. 2024-061 FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL ON 14.35 ACRES, RESOLUTION NO. 2024-062 FOR CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT C. LOTUS VILLAS ON ANDERSON LAKE BY RON CLARK CONSTRUCTION SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. NO. 09-2024-PUD-07-2024 FOR ZONING DISTRICT CHANGE FROM OFFICE TO R1-9.5 AND PUD DISTRICT REVIEW WITH WAIVERS ON 5 ACRES, APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-063 APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR STATE PRIMARY ELECTION E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-064 APPROVING PREMISES PERMIT FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING TO BE CONDUCTED BY EDEN PRAIRIE AM ROTARY FOUNDATION F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-065 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF LOTUS VILLAS G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-066 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF EDEN PRAIRIE RIDGE H. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF SHADY OAK ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH SRF CONSULTING GROUP CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2024 Page 3 I. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING FOR PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE AND FRANLO ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH BRAUN INTERTEC J. AWARD CONTRACT FOR PRAIRIE CENTER DRIVE AND FRANLO ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO NEW LOOK CONTRACTING, INC. K. AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2024 SUMP PUMP COLLECTION SYSTEM AND DRAINTILE PROJECT TO BKJ LAND CO II DBA BKJ EXCAVATING L. AWARD CONTRACT FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE SANITARY SEWER CURED IN PLACE PIPE PROJECT TO VISU-SEWER, LLC M. AWARD CONTRACT FOR MOUNT CURVE WATERMAIN CIPP PROJECT TO BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC. N. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR LIFT STATION 1 REHABILITATION O. AWARD CONTRACT TO SEAL FIRE 2 APPARATUS BAY FLOOR AND REPAIR FLOOR DRAINS TO SURFACE PROS P. AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2024 DELL ROAD TRAIL REHABILITATION TO NORTHWEST ASPHALT Q. AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2024 PURGATORY PARK PARKING LOT REHABILITATION TO BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC. R. ACCEPT BIDS AND APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR MILLER PARK OUTDOOR COURT RENOVATION S. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-067AUTHORIZING PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR REHABILITATION OF PUBLIC WATER ACCESS AT RED ROCK LAKE PARK T. APPROVE QUOTE AND AUTHORIZE LOGIS TO REPLACE NETWORK EQUIPMENT AT VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS U. DECLARE PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE SALE V. AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND STAKING SERVICES AT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2024 Page 4 MILLER PARK OUTDOOR COURT FACILITY WITH ISG, INC. W. APPROVE PURCHASE OF CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS UNIT VAN AND SPECIALTY UPFITTING MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve Items A-Q and S-W on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. R. ACCEPT BIDS AND APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR MILLER PARK OUTDOOR COURT RENOVATION Freiberg pointed out he wanted the item to be considered separately because of the size of the contract. Markle explained there was a desire for more pickleball courts within the community. Staff looked into several options such as an indoor facility, which was shown to be too expensive. This project would include eight pickleball courts, one tennis court, and one basketball court. The courts will include lighting. Staff is recommending the City move forward with the lowest bid. Case asked if the Council should set a precedent that projects over a certain cost be considered outside of the Consent Calendar. For example, another project on the Consent Calendar is more expensive than the Miller Park item. Freiberg noted because the project was mentioned in the newspaper, he wanted to provide clarity to the community. However, it may be helpful to have larger projects considered separately. Getschow stated items on the Consent Calendar are ones that have already been discussed by Council. In the future, he welcomes the Council pull items for discussion as needed rather than setting a strict policy. MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve Items R on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS A. CODE AMENDMENT – INDUSTRIAL FLEX TECH BY CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE First Reading of Ordinance amending City Code Section 11.30 (Industrial Districts) to address ASPIRE 2040 goals. Klima explained City Code currently limits office uses to 50 percent of a building’s gross square footage in Industrial Districts and 15 percent of a building’s gross square footage in the Flex Service District. This ordinance would remove these caps for the Industrial Park Districts (I-2 and I-5) and Flex Service District (FS), promoting more flexibility of employment-based uses in these CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2024 Page 5 zoning districts. This aligns with the goals of the Industrial Flex Tech and Flex Service land use categories in the Comprehensive Plan. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan, to close the public hearing, and to approve the First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend City Code Chapter 11 related to Office Uses in the Industrial and Flex Service Zoning Districts. Motion carried 5-0. B. CODE AMENDMENT – RM 2.5 LANDSCAPING BY CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE First Reading of Ordinance amending the landscaping requirements in the RM-2.5 Zoning district. Klima explained in 2016, the City approved several amendments to the landscaping section including a provision allowing up to 25 percent of the required caliper inches for landscaping to be substituted by shrubs, perennials, and planting beds. Since the amendment was approved, staff has been tracking and evaluating trends in multifamily projects to determine if 25 percent is the appropriate percentage. Based on Staff’s analysis, there were significant waivers approved for landscaping requirements in the RM-2.5 Zoning District. Therefore, Staff recommends an amendment that would allow 50 percent of the required caliper inches to be substituted by shrubs/planting beds provided the building has a floor area ratio of 1.0 or greater and site design meets certain criteria. The intention of the changes is to provide some flexibility to comply with the landscaping requirements while maintaining the high quality and expectations provided in the City’s Design Guidelines. Nelson noted her appreciation of the proposed change. She supports more landscaping in Eden Prairie. Case asked if they would still receive cash in lieu of trees that could be used elsewhere in the City. Getschow stated there is still an option for the City to receive funds in lieu of trees. Case asked if Staff could still push for more trees within a proposal. Klima confirmed that would still be an option. A relief measure for landscaping would require a PUD waiver. Freiberg pointed out five out of seven design guidelines must be met, which allows for more flexibility. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to close the public hearing, and to approve the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Landscaping CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2024 Page 6 Requirements in the RM-2.5 Zoning District. Motion carried 5-0. X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Freiberg, 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. SOUTHWEST TRANSIT AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES Narayanan noted he and Freiberg serve on the SouthWest Transit Commission. He explained autonomous vehicles (AVs) are anticipated to arrive within the year, though they will not be fully autonomous at the beginning. There will be five AVs to serve the Eden Prairie area. Freiberg pointed out Miami has ten AVs, so Eden Prairie’s five AVs is impressive. Narayanan added he and Case experienced an AV ride previously, from the same company will be used in Eden Prairie. Case provided details on the history and role of the Commission. 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 16, 2024 Page 7 XV. OTHER BUSINESS XVI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Sara Aschenbeck, Administrative Support Specialist