City Council - 06/14/2022
APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER
CITY COUNCIL Mayor Ron Case, Council Members Mark
Freiberg, PG Narayanan, Kathy Nelson, and Lisa
Toomey
CITY STAFF City Manager Rick Getschow, Public Works
Director Robert Ellis, Parks and Recreation
Director Jay Lotthammer, Community
Development Director Julie Klima, Police
Captain Christopher Wood, Fire Chief Scott
Gerber, and City Attorney Maggie Neuville
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Case called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council Member Kathy Nelson
was absent.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION
IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
A. CITY GOVERNMENT ACADEMY GRADUATION
Getschow announced it is graduation week in Eden Prairie. A number of
community members participated in a City Government Academy over several
weeks. He noted Southwest Transit lent a bus for use by the Academy.
Additionally, Katie O’Connor did a great deal for the program.
Getschow and Mayor Case presented certificates and recognized the graduates
of the City Government Academy.
Christy DePasquale thanked Staff and speakers for their efforts throughout the
City Government Academy. There were knowledgeable speakers and spoke
highly of their colleagues and work. Because of the Academy, she is a more
engaged and informed community member.
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Marilyn Corrigan noted her agreement with Ms. DePasquale. The Staff were
very excited and proud to share their work with the Academy participants.
Cathy Lau explained she is a new resident of Eden Prairie, and she learned a
lot in the Academy. Long-term residents also learned a lot throughout the
program. The City employees went out of their way to make the Academy a
meaningful experience.
Robert Lawton stated he signed up for the program to learn more about the
City and become more involved. He learned a great deal about the City. Each
Department was enthusiastic to share about their work. He thanked Staff for
their work.
Narayanan agreed the City runs so well due to the Staff.
Case thanked the participants for their interest in the City.
B. MARK WEBER RECOGNITION – EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
Case stated Mark Weber is an Eden Prairie institution and has made a
difference in the community. Case read the proclamation and thanked Mark
Weber for his commitment to the City.
Weber thanked Staff and Council for their continued support of his efforts and
how they run the City. Toomey thanked Mr. Weber for his commitment to
Eden Prairie and his work to support those in need.
Narayanan thanked Mr. Weber for his service. Mr. Weber is well-known
throughout the community for his work and even founded some nonprofits
himself. Freiberg explained he holds Mr. Weber in the highest regard.
Case added Mr. Weber has made a difference and is admired.
C. ACCEPT DONATION FROM BENEDICTINE SENIOR LIVING IN
SHAKOPEE FOR SENIOR CENTER GARDEN PARTY (Resolution 2022-
74)
Lotthammer explained this item is to accept a donation for the Senior Center to
help fund the annual Senior Center Garden Party from Benedictine Senior
Living in Shakopee.
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt Resolution No.
2022-74 accepting the donation in the amount of $250 from Benedictine Senior
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Living in Shakopee to Senior Center Garden Party. Motion carried 4-0.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Case added two Council Member Report Items to the agenda.
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the agenda as
amended. Motion carried 4-0.
VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the minutes of
the Council workshop held Tuesday, May 17, 2022, and the City Council
meeting held Tuesday, May 17, 2022, as published. Motion carried 4-0.
VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK’S LIST
B. SUITE LIVING OF EDEN PRAIRIE by Civil Site Group. Second Reading of
Ordinance for Planned Unit Development Amendment with waivers on 2.85
acres, Resolution for Site Plan Review on 2.85 acres (Ordinance for 14-2022-
PUD-8 2022 Amendment, Resolution 2022-75 for Site Plan Review, Develop-
ment Agreement)
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-76 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF GOLDEN
TRIANGLE TOD
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-77 APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF SUITE
LIVING
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-78 APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN PER-
FORMANCE MEASUREMENT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY COUN-
CIL ON LOCAL RESULTS AND INNOVATION
F. DECLARE OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS
G. APPROVE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COHESITY
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BACKUP SOLUTION FROM XIGENT
H. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CUMMINS PHIPPS GRILL HOUSE ROOF
REPLACEMENT TO EQUITY BUILDERS
I. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-79 APPROVING MASTER PARTNERSHIP
CONTRACT WITH MNDOT
J. APPROVE MODIFICATION TO CONSERVATION EASEMENT OVER
LOT 9 BLOCK 1 OF CAM ADDITION
K. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH BRAUN FOR 2022 PAVEMENT REHAB
PROJECT
L. APPROVE SUBMITTAL OF 2021 ANNUAL REPORT TO MPCA FOR
NPDES PHASE II STORMWATER PERMIT PROGRAM
M. APPROVE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL CLEAN WATER FUND
GRANT AGREEMENT NO. SG-17768
N. AWARD 2022 ADA PEDESTRIAN RAMP PROJECT
O. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH HTPO FOR DESIGN OF HIGHWAY
101 WATERMAIN EXTENSION PROJECT
P. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH HTPO FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMIN-
ISTRATION FOR MANOR ROAD NORTH DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS PROJECT
Q. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2022-80 APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF
ELECTION JUDGES FOR 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION
R. AWARD CONTRACT TO CENTURY FENCE FOR FRANLO PARK
NOISE REDUCTION FENCING AND MILLER PARK BATTING CAGE
FENCING
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve Items A-R on
the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 4-0.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
A. VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS (Resolution
2022-81)
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Getschow stated the developer of Crosstown Core Industrial Center has
requested the vacation of the drainage and utility easements as dedicated on
Lot 1, Block 1, Crosstown Circle Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota to
facilitate the plat of Crosstown Circle Second Addition. The drainage and
utility easement vacation is conditioned upon receipt of written confirmation
from Lumen that they no longer object to said vacation.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to close the public
hearing, and to adopt Resolution No. 2022-81 Vacating Drainage and Utility
Easements.
Council comment here.
VOTE ON THE MOTION: Motion carried 4-0.
X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Toomey 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.”
XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
XII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS
XIII. APPOINTMENTS
A. STUDENT COMMISSIONS
Getschow explained Staff is proud of the active program. It is very popular as
there were more than 50 applications. Other cities have asked how Eden
Prairie builds such excitement. Eden Prairie’s program deeply involves
students in the work of the Commission, even though they may not be voting
members. He noted there is a preference for rising seniors.
MOTION: Toomey moved to appoint to the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory
Commission – Aadit Bhavsar, Luke Brown, Julie Fang, Aditya Kshirsagar,
Landon McDowell, Darren Tanubrata, Anirudh Vadrevu; Narayanan moved to
appoint to the Heritage Preservation Commission – Avik Garg, Sophie Lunda,
Mary Margaret Mellen, Ilhaam Mohamed, Jash Parekh, Suweda Said, Siri
Tangeti; Case moved to appoint to the Human Rights and Diversity
Commission – Muntaaz Ciise, Morgan Cook, Ayan Ibrahim, Hina Kazama,
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Taslim Olad, Ananya Sagi, Sudiksha Talla; Freiberg moved to appoint to the
Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission – Pranay Dhiman,
Patrick Landwehr, Khoi Nguyen, Marissa Peterson, Dain Volz, Ellie Watanabe,
Emilija Zarin; Toomey moved to appoint to the Sustainability Commission –
Tanvi Bhujle, Mia Cain, Palak Dhiman, Maura Fitzgerald, Tyler Little, Taylor
Oliver, Suchita Sah. Seconded by Freiberg. Motion carried 4-0.
XIV. REPORTS
A. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. U.S. Conference of Mayor’s Report
Case explained all Mayors from across the country of cities with a
population of 30,000 or larger gathered at a conference. In the past,
President Biden and Vice President Harris have spoken. Additionally,
previous conferences included travel to the White House to see former
President Trump.
Case attended a discussion about public transportation and the United
States is clearly moving toward electric vehicles. He also attended one
about supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship, which was
hosted by the Burnsville Mayor. Additionally, he participated in a
session about emergency preparedness and one about homelessness.
The Miami Mayor led the discussion about homelessness, and Miami
has nearly eliminated homelessness. He added a nonprofit awards
cities with pet-friendly awards, and Eden Prairie meets all of the
criteria.
2. Pets in Vehicles
Case stated a resident contacted him with concerns about pets being
locked in hot cars. The resident has called police. Case explained there
is a State Statute that applies to pets in vehicles.
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
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G. REPORT OF FIRE CHIEF
H. REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 4-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Katie O’Connor, Deputy City Clerk