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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 11/12/2024 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 12, 2024 Page 2 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 12, 2024 Page 3 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 12, 2024 Page 4 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 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 12, 2024 Page 5 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, ________________________ Sara Potter, Administrative Support Specialist