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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 03/04/2025Approved Minutes Eden Prairie City Council Meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 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, Police Chief Matt Sackett, Fire Chief Scott Gerber, Administrative Services/HR Director Alecia Rose, and City Attorney Maggie Neuville MEETING AGENDA I. Call the Meeting to Order Mayor Case called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 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: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, February 18, 2025, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday, February 18, 2025, as published. Motion carried 5-0. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 04, 2025 Page 2 VII. Consent Calendar A. Clerk’s List B. Code Amendment – Chapter 11 Housekeeping. Second reading of Ordinance No. 04-2025 Chapter 11 Land Use Regulations (Zoning) to correct inconsistencies, adopt Resolution No. 2025-028 approving summary ordinance C. Approve Lotus Villas Development Agreement amendment D. Approve purchase and installation of digital monument sign at Eden Prairie Senior Center E. Approve 2025 Municipal Off Site Storage (MOSS) and Yard Waste Site hauling and disposal contract with Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Dakota Prairie Composting F. Approve Trunk Highway 5/County State-Aid Highway 4 supplemental information for interchange request project professional services agreement with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. G. Approve pond 05-13-B feasibility study professional services agreement with Stantec, Inc. H. Approve 2025 Material Drop Off Day agreement with Republic Services I. Declare obsolete Knox Key Secure boxes as surplus and authorize disposal MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve Items A-I on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. VIII. Public Hearings and Meetings A. Highway 5 Business Center by Endeavor Development, LLC. First reading of an Ordinance for Zoning District change from I-General to Flex Service on 3.98 acres, adopt Resolution No. 2025-029 for preliminary plat combining several tracts into one lot on 3.98 acres, adopt Resolution No. 2025-030 in support of Park Dedication Fees Getschow explained the applicant is requesting approval to build a 52,032 square foot speculative building on the property located south of Venture Lane, north of Highway 5 and west of Wallace Road. The site is 3.98 acres and was previously highway right-of-way owned by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). In 2024, the property was purchased by the applicant with the intent of developing a office and warehouse space. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the project at its February 10, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 04, 2025 Page 3 meeting and recommended approval of the project with vote of 7-0. Case asked why the parcel has remained a remnant for so many years. Getschow noted it has been up for sale on a number of occasions, but they hadn’t been able to find a buyer. Evan Mattson, 5800 American Boulevard West, pointed out in the late 1990s, a few storage facilities were taken down for the intersection. He provided background on Endeavor Development. Mr. Mattson showed an aerial image of the site, site plan, elevations, and exterior finishes. Ultimately, the application is for a re-zone and preliminary plat approval. Nelson asked if the building is solar-capable or solar-ready. Mr. Mattson confirmed the building is solar-capable. Case asked if the developer has considered the various incentives available to the project. Mr. Mattson stated they have looked into incentives through the EDA. No one wished to address the Council. MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan close the public hearing, approve the first reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning District change from I- General to Flex Service on 3.98 acres, adopt Resolution No. 2025-029 for a Preliminary Plat combining several tracts into one lot on 3.98 acres, adopt Resolution No. 2025-030 for Findings of Fact in Support of Park Dedication Fees, direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Staff and Commission recommendations and Council conditions, and authorize the issuance of an early Land Alteration Permit for Highway 5 Business Center at the request of the Developer subject to the conditions outlined in the permit. Narayanan asked how many employees will be at the facility. Mr. Mattson stated there may be around 40 employees. There are 60 parking spots. Case pointed out some residents emailed with concerns about noise and the view. The building will likely create a better noise barrier than the existing lot. He asked if the developers were strategic with placing trees. Mr. Mattson explained they spent more time on the site plan because it is visible from all sides. They aimed to create a plan that fits in with its surroundings. Once the trees grow out, there will be more coverage than the existing site offers. Freiberg added that the property is a unique shape. It is unfortunate for so many trees to be removed, but there isn’t another option for the site. Mr. Mattson confirmed they tried to keep as many trees as possible. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 04, 2025 Page 4 VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried 5-0. IX. Payment of Claims MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, 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 A. 2025 Commissions MOTION: Toomey moved to appoint to the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission Marc Morhack with a term ending March 31, 2028. Narayanan moved to appoint to the Heritage Preservation Commission Andy Ludowese, Prima Sissini, and Lisa Rude with terms ending March 31, 2028. Nelson moved to appoint to the Human Rights and Diversity Commission Shalanda Berry, Danielle Burton-Haselrig, Brenda Pfahni, Babar Khan, Jody Knight, and Wendi Russo with terms ending March 31, 2028. Freiberg moved to appoint to the Parks and Recreation Commission Pedro Curry, Sana Elassar, Giridhar Kuppili, and Lisa Nichols with terms ending March 31, 2028. Toomey moved to appoint to the Planning Commission Daniel Grote, John Kirk, and Frank Sherwood with terms ending March 31, 2028. Narayanan moved to appoint to the Sustainability Commission Tim Conners, Daniel Hendrickson, and Alexis Junker with terms ending March 31, 2028. Nelson seconded the motions. Motion carried 5-0. Getschow pointed out that nearly 40 people applied for the openings. About nine folks were re-appointments. The Council interviews each applicant. B. 2025 Board of Appeal and Equalization Case noted that the appointments include a Real Estate Broker, a Real Estate Salesperson, and three Certified Residential Resident Appraisers. MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to appoint to the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Lyndon Moquist, Nate Thompson, Steve Tessman, Mark Hoffman, and Danelle Simenson for the period of March 4, 2025, through May 31, 2025, or until the Board of Appeal and Equalization completes its work. Motion carried 5-0. C. 2025 Commission Chairs and Vice Chairs CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 04, 2025 Page 5 Getschow explained Chairs and Vice Chairs are appointed annually by the City Council following the appointment of members to City Commissions. MOTION: Nelson moved to appoint Daniel Dorson as Chair and Marc Morhack as Vice Chair of the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission. Freiberg moved to appoint Steven Schumacher as Chair and Paul Thorp as Vice Chair of the Heritage Preservation Commission. Toomey moved to appoint Patrice Erickson as Chair and Pedro Curry as Vice Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission. Narayanan moved to appoint Andrew Pieper as Chair and Trisha Duncan as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Nelson moved to appoint Aaron Poock as Chair and Cindy Hoffman as Vice Chair of the Sustainability Commission. Freiberg moved to appoint Gregory Leeper as Chair and Babar Khan as Vice Chair of the Human Rights and Diversity Commission. Narayanan seconded the motions. Motion carried 5-0. Case thanked residents for their willingness to serve their community. XIII. Reports A. Reports of Council Members 1. Summary of City Manager Performance Review Case read highlights of Getschow’s performance review and his impact on Eden Prairie. He has shown responsiveness to Council and community concerns and superb communication and management skills. All Councilmembers gave overwhelmingly positive reviews, outlining the City’s strong fiscal management and the positive work environment fostered by Getschow. MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve a 4.3 percent increase in the City Manager’s salary for 2025 and provide an additional $20,000 in health insurance, premiums, and deferred compensation. Motion carried 5-0. Nelson thanked Getschow for his service to Eden Prairie. Narayanan noted Getschow works hard to maintain a balanced budget. He is a great listener, communicator, and leader. He thanked Getschow for his work. Freiberg agreed Getschow is a strong communicator and leader. He thanked Getschow for his work. Toomey added Getschow is an award-winning City Manager. He is CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 04, 2025 Page 6 accessible and patient. She thanked Getschow for his work. Case noted his agreement with the comments of other Councilmembers. 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 XIV. Other Business XV. Adjournment MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Freiberg, 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