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APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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. RECOGNITION OF FIREFIGHTERS FOR LIFESAVING RESCUE
Getschow introduced Fire Chief Gerber.
Chief Gerber explained the collaborative effort to promote public safety in Eden
Prairie. He recognized four Eden Prairie Firefighters for their efforts in a
lifesaving rescue at a structure fire on May 31, 2024. Each of the firefighters
played a critical role in the search and rescue of this trapped infant in a burning
home.
B. 2024 SUSTAINABLE EDEN PRAIRIE AWARDS
Getschow introduced representatives of the Sustainability Commission.
Sustainability Commission Chair Aaron Poock explained the Sustainable Eden
Prairie Award recognizes significant and innovative investments that contribute to
the overall vitality and sustainability of the community. The four nomination
categories reflect the four Sustainable Eden Prairie focus areas: energy, landscape,
water, and waste. The eligibility criteria include property improvements and
organized programming or initiatives so that both physical improvements and
behavioral changes can be recognized.
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Student Commissioners Akhil Agrawal and Evie Elmquist stated Natalie Sell is
the recipient of the 2024 Sustainable Eden Prairie Award in the Landscape
category.
Student Commissioner Gabriel Hernandez stated The Ellie is the recipient of the
2024 Sustainable Eden Prairie Award in the Water category.
Student Commissioner Lucinda Jacobs stated Eden Prairie Schools is the recipient
of the 2024 Sustainable Eden Prairie Award in the Energy category.
Student Commissioner Simone Kirkeby stated Storm Trees is the recipient of the
2024 Sustainable Eden Prairie Award in the Waste category.
Getschow noted additional members of the Sustainability Commission are
present.
C. 2024 COMMUNITY PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
Getschow introduced Communications Manager Joyce Lorenz.
Lorenz pointed out there were 80 entries, 30 finalists, and three winners. First
place was awarded to “Blue Heron Breakfast” by Sheri Sanasac. Second place
was awarded to “My Sleepy Owl Friend” by Aprylle Nahley. Third place was
awarded to “Boat Launch at Sunset at Riley Lake” by Gopal Nemani.
D. PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 30, 2024 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN
EDEN PRAIRIE
Getschow explained proclamation is in support of Eden Prairie’s business
economy and urges residents to support small businesses and merchants on Small
Business Saturday and throughout the year.
Case read the proclamation in full.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
A. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the agenda as
published. Motion carried 5-0.
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-088 CANVASSING RESULTS OF THE
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
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Getschow provided background on Minnesota’s requirements regarding
canvassing election results.
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt Resolution No.
2024-088 canvassing the results of the municipal election held on November 5,
2024. Motion carried 5-0.
Case pointed out City Clerk David Teigland explained 12,000 to 14,000 people
voted early and around 37,000 votes were cast in total.
Getschow added that 83.6 percent of eligible voters participated in the election.
VI. MINUTES
A. JOINT WORKSHOP WITH EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024
B. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
C. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the minutes of
the Joint Workshop with Eden Prairie School District held Monday, October 14,
2024, the Council workshop held Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and the City
Council meeting held Tuesday, October 15, 2024, as published. Motion carried
5-0.
VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Freiberg asked if the purchase price is $1.2 million with a grant of $963,000, referring to
Consent Calendar Item L. Approve Purchase of a Mobile Command Center for Eden
Prairie Police and Fire, Approve Contract for Goods and Services with LDV Custom
Specialty Vehicles, Inc. Getschow confirmed that was correct. Many City Staff and
elected officials worked extremely hard to obtain the grants.
A. CLERK’S LIST
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-089 PROHIBITING ON-STREET
PARKING FOR DELL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
C. AWARD CONTRACT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNAL CONNECTIVITY, SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE TO
TRAFFIC CONTROL CORPORATION
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D. APPROVE CONSENT TO IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT TO
CONSTRUCT ACCESS ROUTE TO FUTURE CITY MONUMENT SIGN
TO XCEL ENERGY
E. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR SOLAR ON
PUBLIC BUILDINGS GRANT PROJECT AT FIRE STATION 1 TO
TRUNORTH SOLAR, LLC
F. AWARD CONTRACT FOR OLYMPIC HILLS STORM SEWER
INSPECTION TO AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
G. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF A PRO XD 2000G FROM ZIEGLER CAT
H. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR ANDERSON LAKES PARKWAY ASH
REMOVAL WITH SHADYWOOD
I. APPROVE COOPERATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR DEER
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
J. ENTER INTO DECLARATION OF PROPERTY RESTRICTION FOR 2023
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHADE TREE
BONDING GRANT
K. ACCEPT PROPOSED 2025 SECOND AMENDMENT TO 2012
AGREEMENT FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION LEGAL SERVICES
WITH GREGERSON, ROSOW, JOHNSON AND NILAN
L. APPROVE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE COMMAND CENTER FOR EDEN
PRAIRIE POLICE AND FIRE, APPROVE CONTRACT FOR GOODS AND
SERVICES WITH LDV CUSTOM SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC.
M. DECLARE FIRE VEHICLE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE
SALE TO FIRE SAFETY USA
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve Items A-M 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
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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 a number of items on the Consent Calendar included grant funding
such as Consent Calendar Item E. Award Contract for Construction Services for Solar on
Public Buildings Grant Project at Fire Station 1 to Trunorth Solar, Llc and Consent
Calendar Item J. Enter into Declaration of Property Restriction for 2023 Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources Shade Tree Bonding Grant.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sara Potter, Administrative Support Specialist