The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCity Council - 10/07/2025Approved Minutes Eden Prairie City Council Meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 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, Fire Chief Scott Gerber, Police Chief Matt Sackett, 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 PM. Council Member Mark Freiberg was absent. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Open Podium Invitation IV. Proclamations and Presentations A. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-088 accepting Eden Prairie Lions Club donation to Parks and Recreation for native pollinators and public access AEDs Markle explained the donations will help further Eden Prairie’s mission to support native pollinator areas and provide public access AEDs at locations throughout the City. Eden Prairie Lions Club Members Steve Lipschultz and Gary Watkins presented the donation to the Council. MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-088 accepting a donation of $24 thousand from the Eden Prairie Lions Club for native pollinators and public access AEDs. Motion carried 4-0. B. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-089 accepting Parks and Recreation summer 2025 donations CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA October 07, 2025 Page 2 Markle explained that the donations allow the city to offer special events, programs, and educational activities at little or no cost to residents. Businesses increase their exposure and interaction with the community and increase the ability of our residents to enjoy our programs. MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt Resolution No. 2025- 089 accepting multiple summer 2025 donations to Parks and Recreation. Motion carried 4-0. V. Approval of Agenda and Other Items of Business MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 4-0. VI. Minutes MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as published. Motion carried 4-0. VII. Consent Calendar A. Clerk’s List B. Prairie Village by Hupp Holdings IX, LLC. Approve second reading of Ordinance No. 18-2025-PUD-04-2025 for PUD District Review with waivers on 0.46 acres, adopt Resolution No. 2025-090 for Site Plan Review on 0.46 acres, approve Development Agreement C. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-091 approving certification of delinquent charges for false alarm user fees to the Hennepin County Auditor D. Approve amendment #1 to Joint Powers Agreement between City of Eden Prairie and Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department extending embedded social worker agreement to December 31, 2027 E. Approve professional services agreement for Magnolia Trail connection project final design with Houston Engineering, Inc. F. Adopt amended Pedestrian Crossing Treatment guidelines G. Approve 2026 vehicle and equipment purchase and declare old vehicles as surplus and authorize disposal H. Approve professional services agreement for instrumentation and controls maintenance services for the city’s wells, lift stations, and water treatment plant CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA October 07, 2025 Page 3 with Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. I. Approve professional services agreement for pipeline assessment services with Rezatec J. Authorize purchase of two traffic signal battery backup cabinets from Povolny Specialties K. Approve standard agreement for contracted services for maintenance of native conversion planting areas with Native Resource Preservation L. Accept proposal and authorize entering a contract for goods and services for Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area maintenance trail prairie restoration with Landbridge Ecological Services M. Approve agreement for Homeward Hills Playground project construction administration with WSB N. Approve agreement for purchase of Homeward Hills Playground equipment with St. Croix Recreation Inc. O. Approve agreement for purchase of Homeward Hills Splash Pad equipment with Commercial Recreation Specialists P. Authorize entering into agreement for July 4, 2026, fireworks display with RES Pyro Q. Approve Eden Prairie Police Department and City Office renovation change orders to correct utility, plumbing, and storm drainage conditions with Core Mechanical Services, LLC, and Minnesota Utilities and Excavating, LLC R. Award contract to seal the Fire Station 4 apparatus bay floor to Concrete Science S. Approve the quote and authorize LOGIS to replace IT network switches at various city locations MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve Items A-S on the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0. VIII. Public Hearings and Meetings 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 Narayanan, Nelson, Toomey, and Case voting “aye.” X. Ordinances and Resolutions CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA October 07, 2025 Page 4 XI. Petitions, Requests, and Communications XII. Appointments XIII. Reports A. Reports of Council Members 1. Citywide Open House Case explained that he attended the Citywide Open House, where all community members were invited to explore the impacts of their tax dollars. There were a few thousand attendees. He thanked Staff for their work on the event. 2. Cryptocurrency Theft Narayanan shared data about the increasing theft of cryptocurrency. He encouraged community members to take steps to prevent theft. Chief Sackett listed theft prevention tips. Case noted Chief Sackett was interviewed on the radio about e-bikes. He summarized the current laws and encouraged folks to be safe. B. Report of City Manager C. Report of Community Development Director D. Report of Parks and Recreation Director 1. Howard Hills Park Improvement Update Markle provided an update on upcoming park improvements to Homeward Hills Park. Staff gathered input from the community to plan the updates. Highlights include a farm theme, splash pad, shaded seating areas, retaining large shade trees, 9-square, Gaga Ball pit, play equipment for a variety of ages, and a children’s stage. She showed maps and renderings of the park. They hope to complete the park in June 2026. Case asked about the total cost of the project and how it will be funded. Markle stated the grand total is around $1.2 million, and two funds have been saving up for the project. Narayanan asked if there was lighting at the park. Markle stated the barn CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA October 07, 2025 Page 5 and hockey rink have lights, but the park itself doesn’t have lighting. E. Report of Public Works Director F. Report of Police Chief 1. Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund supports the community Chief Sackett presented information regarding the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund’s history and mission. Efforts include community outreach, safety camps, the July 4 Celebration, Cops and Bobbers, pop-up splash pads, youth academy, Night to Unite, the Citizens’ Academy, the Citywide Open House, Holidays with Heroes, Cops & Cash for the holidays, Coffee with a Cop, scholarships, and recruitment. Toomey thanked the Board members for their work and the major donors who support the Crime Prevention Fund. G. Report of Fire Chief H. Report of City Attorney XIV. Other Business A. Closed session for utilities division property purchase MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Toomey, to enter into closed session pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(c) for consideration of offer for City purchase of 7955 Wallace Road for utility division purposes. Motion carried 4-0. MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adjourn the closed session. Motion carried 4-0. The Council adjourned the closed session at 8:05 p.m. XV. Adjournment MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Sara Potter, Administrative Support Specialist