HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 04/15/2025Approved Minutes
Eden Prairie City Council Meeting
7 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 15, 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,
HR/Administrative Services 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 7:01 PM. Council Member Kathy Nelson was
absent.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Open Podium Invitation
IV. Proclamations and Presentations
A. 2024 Quality of Life survey results
Getschow noted Eden Prairie conducts a quality-of-life survey every other year.
The survey informs the budget.
Michelle Kobayashi, Principal Research Strategist at Polco, introduced herself,
explained the purpose of the survey, and summarized the survey results. There
were 1,325 responses and results were weighted to reflect Eden Prairie overall.
Eden Prairie continues to be a highly desirable place to live. Residents enjoy the
parks, convenient location, shopping options, and open spaces. The residents
praised the quality of life of Eden Prairie services and have reported positive
interactions with City employees. Eden Prairie scored in the top 10 in several
areas.
Narayanan noted the City is successful because of its employees and the Council’s
strategic planning.
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Case thanked the Council, City Manager, and employees for their work to create
such a phenomenal place to live.
B. Arbor Day proclamation
Getschow pointed out that the City’s Arbor Day Celebration is Saturday, April 26,
2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Staring Lake Park.
Case read the proclamation in full.
V. Approval of Agenda and Other Items of Business
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the agenda as published.
Motion carried 4-0.
VI. Minutes
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve the minutes of the
Council workshop held Tuesday, April 1, 2025, and the City Council meeting held
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as published. Motion carried 4-0.
VII. Consent Calendar
A. Approve second reading of Ordinance No. 07-2025 adopting new City code Section
5.81 relating to cannabis retail businesses, adopt Resolution No. 2025-042
approving summary ordinance, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-043 amending the
City’s fee resolution (No. 2024-096) to include cannabis retail registration fees
B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-044 designating Cass Commercial Bank as a depository
for City of Eden Prairie funds
C. Approve contract for cover-all fabric buildings (moss site and maintenance
building) with Greystone
D. Award Sorrel Way drainage improvements project to BKJ Land Co II doing business
as BKJ Excavating
E. Approve contract for ecological restoration of the ground storage reservoir
property with Minnesota Native Landscapes
F. Approve professional services agreement for 2025 Lake Monitoring Program with
Blue Water Science
G. Authorize purchase of treated salt from Cargill and incorporated and untreated
salt from Compass Minerals America Incorporated
H. Approve modifications to the Sustainable Building Standard
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I. Approve construction contract for removal and reinstallation of cellular AMI water
meters at commercial and multi-family residential properties with HydroCorp, LLC.
J. Approve contract for cellular AMI water meters with Metering Technology
Solutions, Inc.
K. Award contract for 2025 surface seal project to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC
L. Approve contract for 2025 pavement rehab project to Bituminous Roadways, Inc.
M. Approve professional services agreement for pavement evaluation services from
GoodPointe Technology
N. Award contract for fire suppression to Summit Fire Protection Co.
O. Authorize replacement of point of sale registers at liquor stores 1, 2, and 3
P. Approve enterprise agreement and authorize renewal of Microsoft license
purchase
Q. Approve proposal for special inspections and materials testing services for City
Center and Police remodel with Braun Intertec Corporation
R. Authorize contract with Tree Trust for facilitation of the Arbor Day Tree Sale
S. Authorize contract for July 4 fireworks display with RES Pyro
T. Approve contract for three sets of rescue (extrication) tools with Clarey’s Safety
Equipment
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve Items A-T on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0.
VIII. Public Hearings and Meetings
IX. Payment of Claims
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the payment of claims
as submitted. Motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Freiberg, Narayanan,
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
C. Report of Community Development Director
D. Report of Parks and Recreation Director
E. Report of Public Works Director
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-045 endorsing West-Metro Multi Community
Wellhead Protection Plan
Ellis explained Minnesota’s Wellhead Protection Program, administered
by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), requires all public water
suppliers to develop local wellhead protection programs to protect
groundwater sources of drinking water. The goal is to gain an
understanding of aquifers to better prevent contaminants from entering
wells. The City of Eden Prairie currently has a Wellhead Protection Plan
approved by MDH in place, but the plans need to be updated at least
every 10 years, per the Wellhead Protection Rule.
Ellis pointed out there are two parts of the plan and explained the
components of each step. The City has little ability to protect water
supply management outside of Eden Prairie’s boundaries.
Case asked what the flow of the water supply is. Ellis stated the water
flows to the south.
Narayanan asked if the contaminants had increased. Ellis explained they
haven’t seen an increase in contaminants, but there is potential for it.
Communities to the north of Eden Prairie will experience contamination
first.
Ellis stated Hopkins, Saint Louis Park, Richfield, Edina, Bloomington, Eden
Prairie, Chanhassen, and Minnetonka are partners for the Wellhead
Protection Plan. The group received State funding. The vision is for a
collaborative approach to protect water sources.
Ellis noted the first step was to develop a regional hydrogeologic and
groundwater flow model. He explained the components of each model
and summarized the aquifer lifecycle throughout droughts and wet
periods.
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Ellis stated the second step was to delineate wellhead protection and
drinking water supply management areas. The third step was to
complete a vulnerability assessment, which is the final step of part one.
Since 2013, there have been more areas of medium vulnerability.
Narayanan asked if chemicals used in farming in Eden Prairie impact the
water supply. Ellis explained that sealed wells, landfills, and other
situations are more impactful on the water supply than farming.
Ellis added in part two, they will develop potential contaminant source
inventory, discuss issues, problems, and opportunities, define
management strategies, and create alternative water supply contingency
plans.
Case asked if the records show the number of wells. Ellis confirmed the
County has records of wells, and the inventory is improving.
Case asked if contamination to Prairie du Chien could be resolved. Ellis
explained they would need to complete more water treatment because
Mount Simon couldn’t meet the needs of the area alone.
Narayanan expressed the importance of protecting the Prairie du Chien
and thanked Staff, the County, and the State for prioritizing clean water.
Toomey asked if Eden Prairie has local regulations regarding wells. Ellis
stated new development typically requires a well to be closed. Private
residences may drill a well for irrigation. There would need to be a
permit issued for the drilling.
Narayanan asked if anyone in Eden Prairie was manufacturing chemicals.
Ellis stated he is unaware of any chemical manufacturing within the City.
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to adopt Resolution
No. 2024-045 endorsing the West-Metro Multi Community Wellhead
Protection Plan (part one) and approve an agreement to continue
participation in the development and implementation of the remainder
of the plan (part two). Motion carried 4-0.
F. Report of Police Chief
1. 2024 Police Department Update
Sackett provided an update on Eden Prairie Police Department activities in
2024. The Department is authorized for 75 sworn officers and is supported
by non-sworn employees and volunteers. The Police Department received
over 45,000 calls for service in 2024. He provided statistics on traffic and
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investigations and highlighted the 467 social worker referrals. Sackett
listed the outreach events from 2024 and summarized the 2025 projects.
Toomey thanked the Police Department for their work in Eden Prairie.
G. Report of Fire Chief
H. Report of City Attorney
XIV. Other Business
XV. Adjournment
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Narayanan to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 4-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Sara Potter, Administrative Support Specialist