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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 09/17/2024 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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, fand 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 Mayor Case pointed out September 17, 2024 is National Voter Registration Day. Early Voting starts on September 20, 2024. There is also an option to vote by mail. He encouraged folks to visit the City website for more information. III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS A. ACCEPT PARKS AND RECREATION 2024 SUMMER DONATIONS (Resolution No. 2024-074) Markle explained the donations for this quarter are for the Art Center and Parks and Recreation special events, including the annual Safety Camp. The generous donations specific for the Art Center will be used to purchase supplies and equipment for various programs, increasing the quality for participants. All donations for Parks and Recreation special events will be used to lower overall costs. MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-04 accepting multiple third quarter 2024 donations to Parks and Recreation. Motion carried 5-0. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve the agenda as published. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 17, 2024 Page 2 VI. MINUTES A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, September 3, 2024, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday, September 3, 2024, as published. Motion carried 5-0. VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR Freiberg asked if Consent Calendar Item L. Authorize Lease Agreement with Eden Prairie School District for use of Locker Room Space at Community Center is related to the hockey program. Markle confirmed the lease is related to the hockey program. A. CLERK’S LIST B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-075 AND AUTHORIZE ENTRY INTO LABOR CONTRACT WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC. (LELS) C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-076 DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND SETTING HEARING DATE D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-077 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR NOISE BARRIER PROGRAM AND COST SHARING WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSIT E. APPROVE GOLDEN TRIANGLE STATION ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT F. APPROVE TRAIL CONNECTION CONSTRUCTION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT G. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR WATER METER INSTALLATION CONTRACT WITH HYDROCORP H. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR WATER METER SUPPLY WITH METERING TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS I. ACCEPT PROPOSALS AND APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPING INSTALLATION AT TOWN CENTER PLACE WITH CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 17, 2024 Page 3 SOUTHVIEW DESIGN, INC. J. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF STRENGTH MACHINES FOR EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER WITH JOHNSON FITNESS K. ACCEPT QUOTE AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR RESTORING MILLER PARK WETLANDS WITH LANDBRIDGE ECOLOGICAL L. AUTHORIZE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF LOCKER ROOM SPACE AT COMMUNITY CENTER M. DECLARE EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve Items A-M on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS A. 11609 LEONA ROAD REDEVELOPMENT by Kimley-Horn. First reading of Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District Review with Waivers on 3.44 acres, Resolution No. 2024-078 for PUD Concept Review on 3.44 acres. Getschow explained Told Development Company is proposing to redevelop the current Office Depot site at 11609 Leona Road. About 11,500 square feet of the existing building will be demolished to accommodate the business needs of a new commercial tenant, Planet Fitness. The remaining, remodeled building will be about 18,500 square feet. A new drive-thru Starbucks is proposed to be constructed in the northwest corner of the site. There is potential for another addition to the site that would require a future application. Getschow added the applicant is requesting approval of a Site Plan Review and Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment with waivers. The requested waivers are for impervious surface coverage and front yard setback along Leona Road for the new Starbucks building. Klima pointed out that when the site was initially developed, there wasn’t the Shoreland Ordinance in place. Because it is in place now, the purpose is to memorialize the new conditions. Gary Dreyer, representative of Told Development Company, showed an aerial image of the site and exterior views of the building. Once the most recent tenant vacated, Told cleaned it up. He showed a site plan of the proposed project, elevations for Planet Fitness, and elevations for Starbucks. Most of the façade of the Office Depot will be retained. Told worked closely with Staff and Starbucks to create a modern look. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 17, 2024 Page 4 Mr. Dreyer noted there are a number of sustainability highlights for the project. There will be both above-ground and below-ground stormwater management efforts, improved pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, enhanced landscaping, and EV charging stations. Toomey asked why part of the building is being partially demolished rather than adding in Starbucks to the existing building. Mr. Dreyer explained it was difficult to find tenants interested in the space because of the depth of the building. The demolition provides better parking for Planet Fitness and allows for the addition of Starbucks. Toomey asked if the island in the parking lot off of Leona will be removed. Mr. Dreyer stated the island will be removed, and there will be a curbed sidewalk next to Starbucks. Toomey asked if the entrance from Leona will be widened. Mr. Dreyer stated the width will meet the City’s requirements of 24 feet. Toomey pointed out there may be some congestion in the parking and driving areas of the light. She asked if there will be a traffic study. Ellis confirmed a traffic study was completed. The study showed a queuing of 17 vehicles at peak hours. The driveway lane allows for 18 vehicles. The most recently installed Starbucks in Eden Prairie is 90 feet shorter than the proposed project. He shared statistics for the drive lanes of the Starbucks buildings throughout the City. Toomey asked if the nearby Caribou was considered in the traffic study. Ellis confirmed there was a visual study of the Caribou at peak hours. The maximum number of cars waiting was ten. Case added the nature of the line means cars are leaving in intervals rather than all at once. Toomey stated traffic would be better if the Starbucks were in the other corner of the parking lot. Case noted there would only be 32 dedicated spots for Planet Fitness once the third building is added to the northeast corner. The new entity would only have around 30 spots. Klima stated Staff feels comfortable with the current and future parking conditions. A future builder would need to size their building appropriately to account for the available parking and real estate. Case asked if Staff has considered the type of building that could be added to the northeast corner. Klima confirmed Staff has considered potential buildings and uses. Mr. Dreyer added they look forward to continue working with Staff to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 17, 2024 Page 5 accommodate an additional building. Freiberg asked if there is adequate two-way access near the site, referring a letter he received from a constituent. Ellis pointed out the developer provided an exhibit that shows two-way access would be maintained throughout the construction process. Ellis added there was a request for direct access in and out of the driveway used by Caribou. The first phase of construction will require some repaving. During that time, there will still be one-way access. There is a request to the developer for the area to be closed only as needed rather than throughout the entirety of the phase. Nelson asked if solar panels have been considered. Mr. Dreyer stated they haven’t considered solar panels. They deferred to the tenant for the decision. He noted the building may not be able to accommodate solar panels. Nelson asked if there will be bicycle parking. Mr. Dreyer confirmed there would be bicycle parking. Nelson asked if there would be some type of planting. Mr. Dreyer stated they haven’t reached that level of detail, but he would assume there would be landscaping or other plants. Klima confirmed the landscaping plan includes flowers and flowering shrubs. As for the solar panels, the proposed project is the first commercial project the Sustainable Building Standard applies to. The Starbucks will need to meet the requirements for EV and solar panels. The same requirements do not apply to Planet Fitness as it is an existing building. No one wished to address the Council. MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Nelson, to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-078 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment on 3.44 acres, approve the first reading of the Ordinance for a Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 3.44 acres, direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Staff and Commission recommendations and Council conditions, authorize the issuance of an early Land Alteration Permit at the request of the Developer subject to the conditions outlined in the permit, and authorize the issuance of an early Wrecking Permit at the request of the Developer subject to the conditions outlined in the permit. Motion carried 5-0. X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 17, 2024 Page 6 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 XIII. APPOINTMENTS XIV. REPORTS A. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 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 pointed out that October 5, 2024 is the Annual Citywide Open House. The weekend after that is Harvest to Halloween. Case wished his wife a Happy Birthday. XVI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Sara Aschenbeck, Administrative Support Specialist