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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 05/06/2025Approved Minutes Eden Prairie City Council Meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 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 II.Pledge of Allegiance III.Open Podium Invitation IV.Proclamations and Presentations A.Heritage Preservation Award Heritage Preservation Commissioner Rod Fisher explained that the Heritage Preservation award recognizes an individual, a family, or a business who has made an outstanding contribution to Eden Prairie’s historic resources. The recipient of the 2025 Heritage Preservation Award is the Eden Prairie Schools, and Josh Swanson, Eden Prairie Superintendent, was present to receive the award. Mr. Swanson thanked the City for the recognition. B.Hennepin County Commissioners Edelson and Goettel Debbie Goettel, Hennepin County Commissioner District 5, explained the role of County Commissioners and that Eden Prairie covers falls into two Districts. They support capital improvements, public works, resident services, human services, operations and disparity reduction, health, and law, safety, and justice. The County prioritizes affordable housing, business mentoring, expanding school- based mental health services, and supporting locally-embedded County social workers. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 06, 2025 Page 2 Heather Edelson, Hennepin County Commissioner District 6, noted that human services include access, aging, and disability services, mental health and substance use services, reports of vulnerable adults and child abuse, and economic supports, child support, and well-being. Hennepin County Public Safety focuses on supporting growing mental health needs, radio communication, and the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation. Ms. Edelson pointed out that she recently toured the Hennepin County Environmental Health Facility, the Eden Prairie Community Center, and the Eden Prairie India Palace. Ms. Goettel added that the County offers grants to support the tree canopy, youth activities, and business recycling. She provided details on the various grant programs. Ms. Edelson stated that there are a number of transportation projects in and around Eden Prairie. Capital Projects include the Pioneer Trail Bridge Replacement and the Eden Prairie Road Bridge Replacement. As for preservation projects, the County has been working on pavement presentation on Pioneer Trail, pavement preservation on Eden Prairie Road, and bridge preservation on Town Line Road. Narayanan asked how the Federal funding has impacted Hennepin County. Ms. Goettel stated there are two grants that the County did not receive. Otherwise, the budget hasn’t passed, so they don’t know what financial impacts there will be. Any cuts wouldn’t impact the County for one or two years. Even after the Federal government distributes funds, then the State also has to make a distribution choice. The County is preparing for potential cuts. Ms. Goettel added that Hennepin County received COVID-19 aid which has helped them to become more efficient which will help to offset future cuts. C. 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report This item was addressed after D. Senior Awareness Month Proclamation. D. Senior Awareness Month Proclamation Markle listed the senior events planned for the month. She explained the purpose of the Proclamation is to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Eden Prairie Seniors to the community. Gayl Smith, Senior Advisory Council Member, thanked Staff for their support of the senior community. Ursula Dickenson and Jane Davis introduced themselves as well. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 06, 2025 Page 3 Case read the Proclamation in full. C. 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Getschow explained that Minnesota statutes require that the City prepare an annual financial report and statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The report was prepared by the Finance Division and audited by the independent auditing firm of BerganKDV. Caroline Stutsman, Audit Shareholder, pointed out that BerganKDV issued an unmodified opinion which is the highest level of opinion the City can receive and means the auditor believes the financial statements are fairly presented in all material respects. BerganKDV issued an unmodified opinion which is the highest level of opinion the City can receive and means the auditor believes the financial statements are fairly presented in all material respects. Ms. Stutsman showed a graph comparing General Fund revenues over the past few years. Overall, the Fund breaks even. Ms. Stutsman showed a graph depicting the General Fund expenditures over the past few years. She explained there is a notable increase due to the expenses for Parks and Recreation, Police, and Fire. She also showed a table of a budgetary comparison for the General Fund. Ms. Stutsman showed a graph with the General Fund operations including the total revenues, total expenditures, cash and investment balance, and unassigned balance for each year since 2020. Case pointed out that $30 million is not banked each year. Instead, it is carried over to the following budget year. Ms. Stutsman showed a graph depicting the tax capacity, levy, and rates since 2020. The tax capacity increased over time, but the tax capacity rate has decreased. Case explained how the decrease in tax rate is a phenomenal story to tell of the City of Eden Prairie. MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Nelson, to accept the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Motion carried 5-0. V. Approval of Agenda and Other Items of Business MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Naryanan, to approve the agenda as published. Motion carried 5-0. VI. Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 06, 2025 Page 4 MOTION: Naryanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday, April 15, 2025, as published. Motion carried 5-0. VII. Consent Calendar A. Clerk’s List B. Marshall Gardens by Lake West Development, LLC. Approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 08-2025-PUD-02-2025 for a PUD District Review with Waivers on 8.03 acres and Zoning District changes from Rural to R1-9.5 on 8.03 acres, Rural to RM-2.5 on 9.78 acres, and Rural to Parks and Open Space on 12.78 acres, adopt Resolution No. 2025-046 approving a Site Plan Review on 9.78 acres, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-047 conditionally approving the Development Agreement for Marshall Gardens C. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-048 approving the Marshall Gardens final plat D. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-049 approving limited use permit for a municipal entry monument sign on I-494 south of County Road 62 E. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-050 approving Dell Road Improvement Project appraisal value and property acquisition F. Approve change order no. 2 for Eden Prairie Road Watermain Rehabilitation project G. Approve Willow Creek Road feasibility amendment H. Enter into sub-grant agreement with Homes Within Reach for purchase of house using Met Council Grant award I. Award contract for 2025 Carmel Park hardcourt surface rehabilitation to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. J. Approve installation of Miller Park fence enclosure K. Approve Riley Lake volleyball court fence replacement L. Authorize professional services agreement for Valley View Road trail and sidewalk project with Houston Engineering M. Approve Hennepin County West Metro Drug Task Force cooperative agreement N. Direct staff to not waive the monetary limits on tort liability established by Minnesota Statute 466.04 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 06, 2025 Page 5 O. Approve contract for new website products and services with Granicus, LLC MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve Items A-O on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. VIII. Public Hearings and Meetings 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 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 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 Narayanan, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA May 06, 2025 Page 6 Respectfully submitted, ___________________________ Sara Potter, Administrative Support Specialist