City Council - 05/16/2023APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 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, 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. All Council Members were
present.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION
IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
A. HERITAGE PRESERVATION AWARD
Getschow introduced the item and invited Heritage Preservation Commission
Chair, Rod Fisher, to continue the presentation.
Heritage Preservation Commission Chair Rod Fisher explained the Heritage
Preservation Award, which recognizes an individual, family or business that
has gone beyond their usual responsibilities to promote, preserve, rehabilitate,
or restore Eden Prairie's heritage resources. The recipient of the 2023 Heritage
Preservation Award is Katie Qualey. Mr. Fisher summarized her contributions.
Case presented the award to Katie. He explained why preserving the heritage
and culture of Eden Prairie is important.
B. 2022 QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY RESULTS
Getschow explained the survey is done regularly. The Council received more
detailed information at a work session. He invited Polco representative Kim
Daane to present the survey results.
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Kim Daane summarized the role of Polco and the National Research Center.
Polco has an extensive benchmarking database. She explained the survey was
the ninth time conducting the Eden Prairie quality of life survey. A hybrid
mailing approach was used. The results were statistically weighted to reflect
Eden Prairie.
Ms. Daane noted Eden Prairie received higher or equal ratings to all
comparison benchmarks. She noted the senior services received particularly
positive results. In comparison to Eden Prairie’s previous results, there were
some lower ratings. Case pointed out the categories that received lower ratings
went down much higher in any benchmark comparison locations.
Ms. Daane stated the key findings show Eden Prairie is a highly desirable and
safe place to live. A large majority stated they would recommend living in
Eden Prairie and conducting business in Eden Prairie. Favorite components of
living Eden Prairie include safety throughout the community.
Ms. Daane stated City services ranked highly overall. There were slight
decreases in approval quality. The trends were seen throughout the country,
but Eden Prairie still had higher ratings than benchmark comparisons.
Ms. Daane pointed out almost all residents ranked the overall natural
environment as excellent or good, which is higher than all benchmarks. About
9 in 10 residents reported using local parks. In all, Eden Prairie’s natural
environment, parks, and recreation opportunities are valued by residents.
Ms. Daane added residents are familiar with and value sustainability. There
was also a question about likelihood of implementation strategies regarding
sustainability.
Narayanan asked if it is the first year the survey was offered in more
languages. Getschow stated the City put much more effort into ensuring
surveys were available in more languages.
Narayanan pointed out he is proud that Eden Prairie consistently rates higher
than benchmarks. The community feedback is a driving force for efforts of the
Council. He thanked residents for the time they took to complete the survey.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the agenda as
published. Motion carried 5-0.
VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, MAY 02, 2023
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B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MAY 02, 2023
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, to approve the minutes of
the Council workshop held Tuesday, May 2, 2023, and the City Council
meeting held Tuesday, May 2, 2023, as published. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK’S LIST
B. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS POOL ADDITION BY MICHAEL MONN
ARCHITECTS. SITE PLAN REVIEW ON 2.99 ACRES (Resolution No.
2023-52)
C. APPROVE NEW HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHAIR
D. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES
FOR EDENBROOK CONSERVATION AREA WOODLAND
ENHANCEMENT
E. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH BRAUN
FOR 2023 PAVEMENT REHAB PROJECT
F. AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2023 PAVEMENT REHAB PROJECT TO
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS, INC.
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Toomey to approve Items A-F on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-53 VACATING PT OF L1 AND L2, B1,
VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH ADDITION DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY EASEMENTS
Getschow stated the applicant have requested a lot line adjustment of Lots 1 and
2, Block 1, Victory Lutheran Church Addition. In order to approve the lot line
adjustment, the platted drainage and utility easements adjoining the existing lot
line between the two properties need to be vacated. New drainage and utility
easements will need to be granted along the adjusted lot line.
Bev Aho, legal representative of Brad and Kathy Irving of 16026 Lakeshore
Drive, explained the process the applicant went through to make the request.
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MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Freiberg, to close the public hearing,
and to adopt Resolution No. 2023-53 vacating drainage and utility easements.
Motion carried 5-0.
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
XIII. APPOINTMENTS
XIV. 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
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
Case noted Administrative Support Specialist Kelsey Engelen will be moving into a
new role with the City of Minnetonka. He thanked her for her time serving Eden
Prairie.
Case asked for Getschow to provide more insight to National Police Week. Getschow
summarized the role of Eden Prairie law enforcement at local memorial posts.
National Police Week is recognized May 14, 2023-May 20, 2023.
Case thanked Eden Prairie Police Department for their service to the community.
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Nelson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nicole Tingley, City Clerk