City Council - 01/17/2023APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023 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 Chief
Matt Sackett, and City Attorney Maggie Neuville
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Case called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All Council Members were
present.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION
IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
A. HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
Getschow introduced Susan Weaver, Human Rights and Diversity
Commissioner.
Ms. Weaver stated the goal of the Human Rights Award is to recognize an Eden
Prairie individual, non-profit organization, business or youth for their inspiring
efforts to promote human rights and diversity and create an inclusive
community spirit through actions, activities or programs. The winner will be
presented to the Council in May.
Case pointed out in the next several weeks the Council will meet with each of
the seven standing Commissions. The Commissions provide valuable input to
the Council.
B. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY PROCLAMATION
Case read the proclamation in full.
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C. AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION GEORGE FULLER
WARREN AWARD
Getschow invited Carol Blommel Johnson, Bert Tracy, Carol Kaszinski, and
Ben Feldman from the Minnesota Section of the American Water Works
Association.
Mr. Tracy stated the Rick Wahlen was a 2022 recipient of this award and was
recognized at the most recent annual American Water Works Association’s
conference in San Antonio, Texas. George Warren Fuller Awards are presented
annually by the American Water Works Association to individuals for their
distinguished service to the water supply field as a tribute to their sound
engineering skill, brilliant diplomatic talent, and constructive leadership.
Ms. Blommel Johnson summarized the educational and professional
background of Mr. Wahlen and the reasons he received the award. Mr.
Feldman listed the awards received by Mr. Wahlen. Ms. Kaszinski added Mr.
Wa hlen helped to create a new educational opportunity for entry-level water
works program.
Mr. Wahlen thanked the Minnesota Section of the American Water Works
Association for the recognition and the City Council for their support.
D. SALT SYMPOSIUM CHLORIDE REDUCTION LEADERSHIP AWARD
Connie Fortin, Bolton and Menk representative, explained every year at the
annual Salt Symposium’s Chloride Reduction Conference, people and
organizations that are leading the way in chloride reduction are recognized for
their efforts in reducing the harmful effects of salt use. The 2022 Chloride
Reduction Leadership Award in Salt Reduction Advocacy and Education went
to the City of Eden Prairie Utility Division as well as Utility Division Manager
Rick Wahlen and former Water Resource Coordinator Leslie Stovring for their
work done on the water safety survey.
E. ACCEPT DONATION FROM EDINA REALTY SENIOR SERVICES FOR
SENIOR CENTER EVENTS (Resolution No. 2023-17)
Lotthammer explained this item is to accept a donation for various Senior
Center events from Edina Realty.
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Nelson, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-17 accepting the donation in the amount of $200 from Edina Realty
Senior Services for Senior Center events: September Bingo $50, May Senior
Awareness Dinner $150. Motion carried 5-0.
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F. ACCEPT DONATION FROM LANDMARK TOURS FOR SENIOR
CENTER VALENTINES BREAKFAST (Resolution No. 2023-18)
Lotthammer explained this item is to accept a donation for various Senior
Center events from Landmark Tours.
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-18 accepting the donation in the amount of $300 from Landmark Tours
for Senior Center Valentine’s Breakfast. Motion carried 5-0.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the agenda as
published. Motion carried 5-0.
VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the minutes
of the Council workshop held Tuesday, January 3, 2023, and the City Council
meeting held Tuesday, January 3, 2023, as published. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK’S LIST
B. APPROVE SECOND READING OF THE FRANCHISE FEE
ORDINANCES NOS. 1-2023, 2-2023, AND 3-2023 AND ADOPT
RESOLUTION NOS. 2023-19, 2023-20, 2023-21
C. APPROVE SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE NO. 4-2023 TO
AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11.78 RELATING TO
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER
D. APPROVE COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH RILEY PURGATORY
BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR STABLE PATH PILOT
PROJECT
E. APPROVE SUBORDINATION OF CITY EASEMENTS TO THE
EASEMENT BETWEEN BEARPATH GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB AND
RILEY PURGATORY BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
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F. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,340 TO THE
CONTRACT WITH VALLEY RICH CO FOR REPLACING WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM VALVE BOLTS
G. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MACQUEEN
EMERGENCY FOR FIRE ENGINE THROUGH HGACBUY
PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Freiberg noted he had a question regarding Consent Calendar Item G. Approve
Purchase Agreement with MacQueen Emergency for Fire Engine through
HGACBuy Purchasing Consortium. He asked Eden Prairie will gain with a
new one and what the City is lacking with the current engine.
Getschow invited Fire Chief Scott Gerber to answer the question. Chief
Gerber stated there is updated technology and maintenance upgrades. There
are enhancements to the Fire Department’s ability to provide services. The
upgrade is also related to sustainability efforts by the City because there is
more efficient idling.
Freiberg asked what the cost of the new vehicle is. Chief Gerber stated since
the pandemic, there has been a 30 percent increase in purchase costs across
manufacturers. The Department has looked at various manufacturers and
completed its due diligence. The vehicle costs $1.3 million.
Case pointed out larger cities such as Eden Prairie justifies the cost. Also,
Eden Prairie is a high-quality community.
Toomey added the purchase is through a consortium which saves cost, and the
old Fire Engines are sold to other cities.
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve Items A-G on
the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
X. 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.”
XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
XII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS, AND COMMUNICATIONS
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XIII. APPOINTMENTS
XIV. REPORTS
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nicole Tingley, City Clerk