City Council - 01/02/2024
APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2024 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
Amy Markle, 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
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Frieberg, to approve the agenda as published.
Motion carried 5-0.
VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2023
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2023
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the minutes of
the Council workshop held Tuesday, December 05, 2023, and the City Council
meeting held Tuesday, December 05, 2023, as published. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK’S LICENSE LIST
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B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-001 ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES
AND TIMES FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FOR 2024
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-002 AUTHORIZING TREASURER OR
DEPUTY TREASURER TO INVEST CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE FUNDS
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-003 AUTHORIZING TREASURER OR
DEPUTY TREASURER TO MAKE ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS
FOR CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-004 AUTHORIZING CITY OFFICIALS
TO TRANSACT BANKING BUSINESS
F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-005 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY
G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-006 AUTHORIZING USE OF
FACSIMILE SIGNATURES BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS
H. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-007 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF
CERTAIN CLAIMS BY FINANCE DEPARTMENT WITHOUT PRIOR
COUNCIL APPROVAL
I. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-008 AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FISCAL YEAR 2024 OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS
J. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-009 APPROVING CHANGE OF
PREMISES ON PERMIT FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING TO BE
CONDUCTED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
K. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CITYGATE ASSOCIATED, LLC FOR ANALYSIS OF FIRE SERVICES
STANDARDS OF COVERAGE/STAFFING
L. APPROVE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY HUMAN
SERVICES REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR SOCIAL SERVICE
PROVIDERS FOR 2024 AND 2025
M. AUTHORIZE ENTRY INTO CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURE
SERVICES WITH BOARMAN KROOS VOGEL GROUP, INC. (BKV
GROUP) FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PROJECT
N. APPROVE B50 BIODIESEL PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BIRCH
ENERGY, INC.
O. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR MINNESOTA RIVER BLUFFS
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TRAIL BRIDGE RAILING REPLACEMENT PROJECT
P. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH KEYS WELL
DRILLING TO SERVICE AND UPGRADE MUNICIPAL WELL NO. 9
Q. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH KEYS WELL
DRILLING TO SERVICE AND UPGRADE MUNICIPAL WELL NO. 15
R. AWARD CONTRACT TO SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR POND
07-24-B WEIR REPLACEMENT S. APPROVE UPDATE TO
INVESTMENT POLICY
S. APPROVE UPDATE TO INVESTMENT POLICY
Mayor Case commented on Item M noting Eden Prairie was one of the only
communities in the region that does not park its police vehicles indoors. He
commented on how the police department was looking to have a redesign, which
was much needed. He reiterated that Item M was strictly for architectural studies
and design.
Getschow reported staff held interviews for this professional services contract and
was recommending approval of a contract with the lowest costing architect. He
commented further on the timeline for the police department remodel and
discussed how it would progress throughout 2024. It was noted the remodel of the
police department would have a negligible impact on property taxes.
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve Items A-S on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Freiberg, 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
A. DESIGNATE OFFICIAL CITY NEWSPAPER (Resolution No. 2024-010)
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt Resolution No.
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2024-010 designating the Eden Prairie Sun Sailor as the official City newspaper
for the year 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
B. DESIGNATE OFFICIAL MEETING DATES, TIME, AND PLACE FOR
CITY COUNCIL IN 2024 AND APPOINT ACTING MAYOR (Resolution
No. 2024-011)
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to adopt Resolution No.
2024-011 designating the official meeting dates, time, and place for the City of
Eden Prairie Council in 2024 and appointing Council Member Nelson as Acting
Mayor. Motion carried 5-0.
C. APPOINT COMMISSIONERS TO EDEN PRAIRIE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Resolution No. 2024-012)
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt Resolution No.
2024-012 appointing City Council Members to serve as Commissioners for the
Eden Prairie Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and appointing Ron Case as
Chair; Rick Getschow as Executive Director; and Council Member Nelson as
Secretary for calendar year 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
D. APPOINT DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN
RATE AUTHORITY (Resolution No. 2024-013)
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Toomey, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-
013 designating Public Works Director Robert Ellis as the Director and Council
Member Freiberg as the Alternate Director to the Suburban Rate Authority.
Motion carried 5-0.
E. APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE AND COUNCIL MEMBERS AS
ALTERNATES TO NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve appointment of
Mayor Case as Delegate and Council Members as Alternates to the National
League of Cities. Motion carried 5-0.
F. APPOINTMENT TO MUNICIPAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve appointment of
Mayor Case and Council Member Lisa Toomey as alternate to the Municipal
Legislative Commission. Motion carried 5-0.
G. APPOINTMENT TO SOUTHWEST CABLE COMMISSION
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve appointment of
Council Member Freiberg to the Southwest Cable Commission. Motion carried
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5-0.
H. APPOINTMENT TO I-494 COMMISSION
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Narayanan to approve appointment of
Council Member Toomey to the I-494 Corridor Commission. Motion carried 5-
0.
I. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to appoint Karli Wittner as
Assistant Weed Inspector for the City of Eden Prairie. Motion carried 5-0.
J. APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FIRE
RELIEF ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Resolution No. 2024-014)
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to adopt Resolution No.
2024-014 appointing Council Member Kathy Nelson and Finance Manager
Tammy Wilson to the Eden Prairie Fire Relief Association. Motion carried 5-0.
K. APPOINTMENT TO SOUTHWEST TRANSIT COMMISSION
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Freiberg, to appoint Council Member
Narayanan to the Southwest Transit Board as the Eden Prairie Appointed
Representative for a two-year term to end December 31, 2025. Motion carried
5-0.
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
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sara Aschenbeck, Administrative Support Specialist