City Council - 02/06/2024
APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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 7:02 PM. All Council Members were present.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OPEN PODIUM INVITATION
Case pointed out a Scouts Troop was present to earn a badge.
IV. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
A. EDEN PRAIRIE LIQUOR DOLLAR DRIVE FOR PROP
Getschow explained the month of November, the City's three municipal liquor
stores partnered with the PROP food shelf and invited customers to donate to the
food shelf. Eden Prairie Liquor stores held a Dollar Drive inviting customers to
contribute just $1 each time they visited.
Liquor Operation Manager Jaime Urbina presented a check for $8,121.35 to PROP
Executive Director Jenifer Loon. Ms. Loon thanked Eden Prairie for their efforts
to support PROP.
Case thanked Ms. Loon for the work PROP does in the community.
B. EMPTY BOWLS DAY PROCLAMATION
Case read the proclamation in full. The proclamation will declare February 20,
2024 as Empty Bowls Day and urges all citizens to support PROP. Empty Bowls
is annual PROP event that has been held to raise funds for PROP since 2010.
PROP Executive Director Jenifer Loon was present to accept the proclamation.
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Ms. Loon invited all community members to the event. There is soup from
various restaurants and live music. The event is free with an optional donation.
That same evening there will be an event at Fat Pants Brewing.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the agenda as published.
Motion carried 5-0.
VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 , 2024
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the minutes of
the Council workshop held Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and the City Council
meeting held Tuesday, January 16, 2024, as published. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. REPORTS OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
VIII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CLERK’S LIST
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-018 REQUIRING THE TALLY OF
WRITE-IN VOTES ONLY IF WRITE-IN VOTES ARE GREATER THAN A
BALLOT CANDIDATE’S TOTAL VOTES
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-019 APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF
ELECTION JUDGES FOR PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-020 RECEIVING PETITION FOR
MEADOWCROFT PRIVATE CULVERT REPLACEMENT
E. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WSB FOR
FINAL DESIGN AND BID DOCUMENTS FOR DELL ROAD STREET AND
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
F. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR AND PUMP STATION
G. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH AE2S FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DEPOT
GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR
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MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve Items A-G on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
C. PRESERVE VILLAGE CHIPOTLE by Sambatek. First reading of Ordinance for
PUD District Review on 9.08 acres, Resolution No. 2024-021 for PUD Concept
Review on 9.08 acres.
Getschow explained applicant is requesting approval to construct an approximately
2,300 square foot Chipotle restaurant with a drive thru lane in the northeast portion
of the parking lot at 9605 Anderson Lakes Parkway. The property is located at the
corner of Anderson Lakes Parkway and Hennepin Town Road.
Brady Busselman, Sambatek Civil Engineer located at 12800 White Water Drive
Suite 300 in Minnetonka, introduced himself. He showed an aerial view of the
proposed site.
Mr. Busselman explained the applicant has worked with Jerry’s to ensure a project
beneficial to all parties. They completed a parking study during the busy holiday
season, and only one half of the stalls were used. There is an agreement between
the applicant and owner of Jerry’s regarding the parking impact.
Mr. Busselman showed the site plan. There are two drive-thru lanes called
“Chipotlanes” around the building. He also showed the grading plan and exterior
elevations. The drive-thru isn’t a traditional one. There isn’t an option to order at
a window; instead, it is an opportunity to pick up food ordered online. The
average service time is one third of the nationwide fast-food drive-thru average
service time. The lane has room for six cars. Research has shown there are four
cars or less 98 percent of the time. There is also a Burrito Loading Zone as an
option and other waiting stalls to utilize if the order isn’t ready.
Freiberg pointed out he is a long-time employee of Jerry’s Enterprises. Due to the
potential conflict of interest, he has chosen to abstain from any discussion or
voting.
Nelson asked what the landscaping plans are. Mr. Busselman stated their
landscape architect tries to include four seasons of interest in the landscape plans.
There were no comments from the audience.
Toomey moved, seconded by Nelson, to close the public hearing. Motion carried
4-0-1 (Freiberg).
Toomey explained she originally had concerns about traffic. However, she
reviewed the traffic study and is comfortable with its findings. She pointed out
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Starbucks and Chipotle have differing peak hours.
Case asked if the parking research was done throughout an entire day or just select
hours. He asked if the driving area between the stalls is a standard width. He also
noted there have been concerns about the parking lot flow going out onto the main
road. He asked if there are issues with the traffic flow.
Ellis explained the nearby intersections have favorable or above average capacity
ratios. That means it can take additional traffic capacity. The traffic study looked
at multiple time ranges and the additional cars will not encumber traffic even at
peak hours. There is some minor grading that will improve site lines. The desired
site line requirements are met.
Klima stated the parking study was completed over a two-week period which
included both weekday and weekend days. Taking into account the removed
parking spots and the additional parking need for the proposed Chipotle, there will
be an estimated 32 percent surplus of parking stalls on site. The industry standard
is 15 percent surplus. Also, the City Code requirements for the drive lanes are
being met.
Case added there has been a desire in the neighborhood for there to be more food
options nearby.
Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to adopt a Resolution for a Planned Unit
Development Concept Review on 9.08 acres, approve the first reading of an
Ordinance for Planned Unit Development District Review on 9.08 acres, and
direct Staff to prepare a Development Agreement incorporating Staff
recommendations and Council conditions. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Freiberg).
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
XV. OTHER BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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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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Sara Aschenbeck, Administrative Support Specialist