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City Council - 02/16/2021APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2021 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Ron Case, Council Members Mark Freiberg, P G Narayanan, Kathy Nelson, and Lisa Toomey CITY STAFF: City Manager Rick Getschow, Public Works Director Robert Ellis, Community Development Director Janet Jeremiah, Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer, Police Chief Greg Weber, Fire Chief Scott Gerber, City Attorney Maggie Neuville, and Council Recorder Jan Curielli I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Case called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All City Council Members were present. Council Member Nelson attended the meeting virtually. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS A. BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Case read a proclamation proclaiming February 2021 as Black History Month in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and encouraging all citizens to observe this month and honor the history made by Black Americans. B. PROP FOOD SHELF COLLECTION Getschow reported this is the second year the City partnered with PROP to invite customers of the Eden Prairie Liquor stores to contribute $1.00 each time they visited the stores during the month of November. This year a total of $10,587.90 was collected for the PROP food shelf. Mayor Case said the Council Members shared their goals and passions for this coming year at the workshop this evening. Several of the Council Members mentioned helping non-profits address such issues as hunger, housing and transportation. He believed the PROP food shelf collection was a good example of such help. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 16, 2021 Page 2 Mayor Case added Item XIV.A.1. MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Freiberg, Narayanan, Nelson, Toomey and Case voting “aye.” VI. MINUTES A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the minutes of the Council workshop held Tuesday, February 2, 2021, and the City Council meeting held Tuesday, February 2, 2021, as published. Motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Freiberg, Narayanan, Nelson, Toomey and Case voting “aye.” VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR A. CLERK’S LICENSE LIST B. TERREY PINE COFFEE (2020-08) by Java Companies. Second Reading of Ordinance 3-2021-PUD-2-2021 for Planned Unit Development with waivers and Zoning changes from Office to HWY Commercial on 0.511 acres, Resolution 2021-20 for Site Plan Review on 0.511 acres (Ordinance No. 3-2021-PUD-2-2021 for PUD District and Zoning Change; Resolution No. 2021-20 for Site Plan Review; Development Agreement) C. MINOR SUBDIVISION- 13905 CHESTNUT DRIVE (2020-07A) by FPA Multifamily, LLC. Resolution for Minor Subdivision on 5.7 acres (Resolution No. 2021-21 for Minor Subdivision) D. APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH PUREGRACE LLC AT SMITH-DOUGLAS-MORE PROPERTY FOR SMITH COFFEE AND CAFÉ E. APPROVE PURCHASE FROM STRYKER MEDICAL FOR REPLACEMENT OF LUCAS CPR DEVICES F. DECLARE GPS UNIT SURPLUS AND APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW SURVEY EQUIPMENT G. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR WELL #17 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 16, 2021 Page 3 H. AWARD CONTRACT TO PUMP AND METER SERVICE, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF HEAVY TRUCK LIFT I. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH PARROTT CONTRACTING, INC. FOR WATER, SEWER, AND STORMWATER UTILITY REPAIRS J. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH VALLEY RICH COMPANY, INC. FOR WATER, SEWER, AND STORMWATER UTILITY REPAIRS MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve Items A-J on the Consent Calendar. Motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Freiberg, Narayanan, Nelson, Toomey and Case voting “aye.” IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS Case stated there are no public hearings on tonight’s agenda; however, some development projects are coming through the pipeline for future Council meetings. X. 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.” XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS XII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS XIII. APPOINTMENTS XIV. REPORTS A. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS 1. Goals for 2021 – Mayor Case Case explained the Council Members met earlier this evening in a workshop session prior to the regular City Council meeting. Council workshop sessions are open to the public and the press and are informal sessions at which no motions are passed. He reported at tonight’s workshop the Council received an update from a representative of Southwest Transit which indicated Southwest Transit is surviving the pandemic with the help of CARES funding. It is a strong agency moving forward, and they are exploring new opportunities to serve Eden Prairie’s future transportation needs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 16, 2021 Page 4 Case summarized the discussion that took place at the workshop in which each Council Member shared what they would like to see accomplished this year.  Climate initiatives, such as solar energy and encouraging the switch to an electric fleet;  Housing initiatives, to pursue some of the options presented last year by the Housing Task Force regarding affordable housing;  Sustainability issues, including the State-mandated organic recycling for private residences by 2022;  The systemic racism initiative, including considering the suggestions we expect to receive from the Human Rights and Diversity Commission (HRDC) as they complete their work and report back on how we might address this initiative;  LRT, although the construction of the LRT has been delayed somewhat, we can continue our education initiatives for residents about the effects of the new LRT and how it will affect Southwest Transit;  Public safety, including the use of body cameras for police which is coming soon. Even though our statistics show we are a very safe city and have an amazing Police Department, we can explore needs for our public safety organization, such as additional social services;  Social services, by connecting to our amazing non-profits, we can help to facilitate the social service work done by them. Case believed we have a very strong Council. We work hard to make the City as good as possible so we can be the best city around. Nelson wanted to make sure we include a point regarding what we might do to help small businesses in town. Case observed we have always worked closely with the Chamber and, prior to COVID, were working on some exciting initiatives for entrepreneurs in the City in coordination with the School District. He noted those initiatives have not stopped, and we definitely want to remain very close to our business community. We want to make sure we are doing what we can to help them, especially to ensure our restaurants survive the pandemic. Freiberg thought Mayor Case gave a good summary that pretty much covered all of our discussion at the workshop. Narayanan believed Mayor Case did an excellent job of summarizing the discussions. He wanted to assure everyone we will continue to provide our excellent City services in addition to any work we do on the initiatives expressed by the Council Members. Case agreed and noted the City has a phenomenal group of people working for it. We hear all the time how much residents appreciate our staff. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 16, 2021 Page 5 Getschow reported for the second year Eden Prairie is the only city among the top 50 workplaces in Minnesota as determined by the Star Tribune’s Top Workplace survey of employees around the state. Case commended Mr. Getschow for recruiting the employees who enjoy working here and who voted us among the top 50 workplaces. Toomey agreed with Council Member Freiberg that most everything was covered. She stated she looks forward to working with all of the Council Members and the City staff. 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. Approve Revised Layout for Duck Lake Road Improvements 2. Approve Agreement with Riley Purgatory Creek Watershed District for Duck Lake Road Reconstruction Project Getschow explained these are a couple of action items tonight regarding the Duck Lake Road improvements. Ellis reviewed the background of the Duck Lake Road improvement project and noted in September of 2018 the Council was asked for approval of a project layout. Since then, we have been going through the environmental regulation process and are returning tonight with another proposed layout of the project. He gave a PowerPoint presentation showing the project area and the changes in the project design. He explained the changes which incorporate a bridge over the lake. The inclusion of the bridge in the project is a result of numerous meetings with the DNR and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District to try to minimize the impacts to Duck Lake and to optimize the restoration efforts. The layout plan now includes the bridge to replace the earthen berm, pedestrian facilities on both sides of Duck Lake Road, and a fishing pier on the east side of the bridge, thereby providing recreational opportunities for residents. Ellis believed the revisions are a good decision because of the potential for heavy use by the nearby schools and community members. The City received a petition to have a walking path on both sides of the road. In addition, the new plan reconnects the two parts of Duck Lake and restores the lake bed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 16, 2021 Page 6 Ellis reviewed the benefits of the new layout. He stated the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District has agreed to participate in the cost up to $1,175,000. Case asked if we get credit for our positive wetland mitigation efforts inasmuch as we are penalized when we fill in wetlands for other projects around the City. Ellis replied we do not. Ellis reviewed the timeline for the project: finalizing the easement acquisition in early 2021; awarding the contract by the summer of 2021; constructing the project in 2021-2022; and with substantial completion by the winter of 2022. Narayanan if there will be enough space between the bridge and the water for a boat to go under the bridge. Ellis replied a kayak might have a challenge going under the bridge, but probably would be able to do that at certain times of the year. Narayanan asked if there will be full access from the sidewalk to the bridge. Ellis replied all ADA requirements will be met for the entire corridor so all people will be able to use the bridge. MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the revised layout dated January 28, 2021 for the Duck Lake Road Improvements, City Project Number I.C. 17-5983. Motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Freiberg, Narayanan, Nelson, Toomey, and Case voting “aye.” MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Eden Prairie and Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District for the Duck Lake Road Reconstruction Project. Motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Freiberg, Narayanan, Nelson, Toomey, and Case voting “aye.” F. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY XV. OTHER BUSINESS XVI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion was approved on a roll call vote, with Freiberg, Narayanan, Nelson, Toomey and Case voting “aye.” Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:38 pm.