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Eden Prairie City Council Meeting
7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
City Center Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
ATTENDEES
City Council Members: Mayor Ron Case, Council Members Kathy Nelson, Mark Freiberg, PG
Narayanan, and Lisa Toomey
City Staff: City Manager Rick Getschow, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, Community
Development Director Julie Klima, Parks and Recreation Director Amy Markle, Administrative
Services/HR Director Alecia Rose, Fire Chief Scott Gerber, Police Chief Matt Sackett, and City
Attorney Maggie Neuville
MEETING AGENDA
I. Call the Meeting to Order
Mayor Case called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. All council members were present.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Open Podium Invitation
Open Podium is an opportunity for Eden Prairie residents to address the City Council on
issues related to Eden Prairie city government before each Council meeting, typically the
first and third Tuesday of each month, from 6:30 to 6:55 p.m. in the Council Chamber. If
you wish to speak at Open Podium, please contact the City Manager’s Office at
952.949.8412 by noon of the meeting date with your name, phone number, and subject
matter. Open Podium is not recorded or televised. If you have questions about Open
Podium, please contact the City Manager’s Office.
IV. Proclamations and Presentations
A. Words in Action Award Presentation
Getschow introduced Babar Khan, Human Rights and Diversity Commissioner, and
Housing and Community Services Manager Paja Xiong to continue the
presentation.
Ms. Xiong explained Words in Action is in honor of Black History Month. Each
participant selected a famous quote and created an art piece or written work
representing the quote.
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Mr. Khan noted Itisha Budamagunta won the award for the Visual Art category.
Ms. Budamagunta introduced herself and presented her artwork to the Council.
Mr. Khan noted Amaya Demery won the award for the Visual Art category. Ms.
Demery introduced herself and presented a video of her dance to the Council.
Mr. Khan noted Sonakshi Dwivedi won the award for the Writing category. Ms.
Dwivedi introduced herself and presented her poem to the Council.
Mr. Khan noted Leisha Mekala won the award for the Visual Art category. Ms.
Mekala introduced herself and presented her video to the Council.
Case thanked the winners and other submissions for their participation. He stated
diversity will always be important in Eden Prairie.
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.
VI. Minutes
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the minutes of the Council
workshop held Tuesday, February 4, 2025, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday,
February 4, 2025, as published. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. Consent Calendar
A. Clerk’s List
B. Code Amendment – Office Use in Public District. Approve second reading of
Ordinance No. 02-2025 amending City Code Chapter 11 allowing office and
medical office use in public zoning district, adopt Resolution No. 2025- 024
approving summary ordinance
C. Nexus Innovation Center II by Endeavor Development. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-
025 for Site Plan Review on 14.35 acres, approve Development Agreement
D. Nexus Innovation Center II by Endeavor Development. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-
026 approving final plat
E. Approve construction contract to service and upgrade municipal well no. 10 with
Keys Well Drilling
F. Approve construction contract to service and upgrade municipal well no. 16 with
Keys Well Drilling
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G. Authorize purchase of one speed and message trailer, two dynamic speed
feedback signs, and two rectangular rapid flashing beacons with MnDOT Safe Road
Zone grant funds
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve Items A-G on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
VIII. Public Hearings and Meetings
A. Code Amendment – Chapter 11 housekeeping. First reading of Ordinance to
amend City Code Chapter 11 Land Use Regulations (Zoning) to correct
inconsistencies
Getschow introduced the item and invited Klima to continue the presentation.
Klima explained in 2023, the City reorganized and reformatted Chapter 11,
Zoning. Since then, Staff has identified areas where the recodified code was
inconsistent with the original source document. Additionally, Staff reviewed the
definitions used throughout the Zoning Code and found some definitions that
were incompatible between sections. The proposed ordinance corrects those
inconsistencies, corrects typographical errors, and relocates or removes
definitions scattered within the document. These changes do not represent a
change in policy. The Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of
the chapter 11 amendment on January 27, 2025.
Case noted Chapter 11 requires a public hearing before it can be adopted.
No one wished to address the Council.
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Nelson, to close the public hearing and
approve the first reading of an ordinance correcting inconsistencies found in
Chapter 11 Zoning. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. 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.”
X. Ordinances and Resolutions
XI. Petitions, Requests, and Communications
XII. Appointments
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XIII. Reports
A. Reports of Council Members
B. Report of City Manager
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-027 Relating to General Obligation Capital
Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2025A. Authorizing the Issuance,
Awarding the Sale, Fixing the Form and Details, Providing for the Execution
and Delivery Thereof and the Security Therefor and Levying Ad Valorem
Taxes for the Payment Thereof
Getschow explained the 2025A bonds will finance the remodel of the
existing vacant space on the west side of City building of approximately
73,000 square feet for the police station, which would include enclosed
parking for police vehicles and 23,000 square feet for city office and
meeting space.
Bruce Kimmel, Financial Advisor with Ehlers, noted the City received 15
aggressive bids for the bonds. It reflects the economically diverse and
well-run government in Eden Prairie, as does the AAA rating. He
explained the bid process and provided details on the winning bid. He
also explained the long-term bond process.
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt a Resolution
No. 2025-027 relating to $24,760,000 General Obligation Capital
Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A; authorizing the issuance, awarding
the sale, fixing the form and details, providing for the execution and
delivery thereof and the security therefor and levying ad valorem taxes
for the payment hereof. Motion carried 5-0.
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
XIV. Other Business
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A. Closed Session for City Manager Performance Review
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to enter into closed session
for the purpose of conducting the City Manager’s review at 7:47 p.m. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Nelson, to exit the closed session for the
purpose of conducting the City Manager’s review. Motion carried 5-0.
XV. Adjournment
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sara Potter, Administrative Support Specialist