City Council - 04/02/2024
APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 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
A. LOW SALT DESIGN PILOT CITY CERTIFICATE
Getschow explained Eden Prairie has been a leader in chloride reduction efforts for
decades. Eden Prairie was an early adopter of salt spreader calibration, the use of
brine for pretreating roads, and Smart Salting training for all winter maintenance
staff. Eden Prairie is the first City to complete Bolton & Menk’s Low Salt Design
Pilot Program.
Connie Fortin, representative of Bolton & Menk, pointed out salt pollution is a
growing problem in Minnesota’s waterbodies. Chlorides are toxic to plants and
animals, contaminate surface and ground water, and impacts soil health. Working
with Eden Prairie has been an inspiration to her. She presented the City with the
Certificate.
Case asked if Staff knew a number of the salt reduction impact. Public Works
Director Robert Ellis stated they don’t have the data. He stated the City tries to
stay at 100 pounds per lane mile, which adds up with the number of streets in
Eden Prairie.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Freiberg, to approve the agenda as published.
Motion carried 5-0.
VI. MINUTES
A. COUNCIL WORKSHOP HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve the minutes of
the Council workshop held Tuesday, March 12, 2024, and the City Council
meeting held Tuesday, March 12, 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. 2024-033 APPROVING MASTER LICENSE
AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS FOR CELL INSTALLATIONS,
APPROVE SUPPLEMENT TO THE MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT
FOR CRESTWOOD PARK AND FRANLO PARK
C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-034 SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO
THE JOB CREATION FUND BY EDEN PRAIRIE BASED ALDEVRON
COMPANY
D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-035 APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF
ELECTION JUDGES FOR APRIL 30, 2024, SPECIAL PRIMARY AND MAY
14, 2024, SPECIAL ELECTION FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY DISTRICT 6
COMMISSIONER
E. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WATERFRONT RESTORATION TO CONDUCT WATERCRAFT
INSPECTIONS
F. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUE
WATER SCIENCE FOR 2024 LAKE MONITORING PROGRAM
G. AWARD RAINBOW DRIVE CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO
RACHEL CONTRACTING, LLC
H. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SEH FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR MOUNT
CURVE WATERMAIN REHABILITATION
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I. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SEH FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR WASHINGTON
AVENUE SANITARY SEWER CIPP
J. AWARD ANNUAL SWEEPING CONTRACT TO PEARSON BROTHERS
K. AWARD CONTRACT FOR 2024 SURFACE SEAL PROJECT TO
CORRECTIVE ASPHALT MATERIALS, LLC
L. APPROVE 2023 UNBUDGETED FUND TRANSFERS
M. DECLARE OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE
DISPOSAL
N. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-036 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT
GRANT REQUEST TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR
HOMEWARD HILLS PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Narayanan, to approve Items A-N on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS / MEETINGS
A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-037 SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO
THE MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND ON BEHALF OF EDEN PRAIRIE
BASED ALDEVRON COMPANY
Getschow explained the City is applying for a $3.7M grant through the through
the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Minnesota
Investment Fund (MIF) to help fund a major renovation and expansion of 7075
Flying Cloud Drive owned by Aldevron. DEED requires the City to apply for the
grant and behalf of the business and act as the conduit between DEED and the
business. DEED also requires a public hearing before application submittal. The
City provides a resolution of support but doesn’t fill out any applications. Eden
Prairie has approved 10 or so in the last 12 years.
Narayanan asked if the funds are intended only for development or could also be
used to pay for employees. Getschow stated the money is intended for capital
improvements.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Narayanan, to close the public hearing,
and to adopt Resolution No. 2024-037 supporting application to the Minnesota
Investment Fund by the City of Eden Prairie on behalf of Eden Prairie based
company Aldevron. Motion carried 5-0.
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B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-038 VACATING PART OF LOT 1, BLOCK
2, LIBERTY PLAZA DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
Getschow noted the property owner has requested a vacation of part of the
drainage and utility easements as dedicated on Lot 1, Block 2, Liberty Plaza,
Hennepin County, Minnesota to facilitate the proposed building expansion that
requires relocating the existing watermain. The Council approved the project site
plan on February 20, 2024.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to close the public hearing,
and to adopt Resolution No. 2024-038 vacating part of the Drainage and Utility
easements lying over, under, and across Lot 1, Block 2, Liberty Plaza. Motion
carried 5-0.
X. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
MOTION: Freiberg 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
1. SUMMARY OF CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE REVIEW
Case explained Eden Prairie has a City Manager that runs the City. The Council
sets the philosophy and budget but directs Staff to carry out the operations. There
is an annual review of the City Manager.
City Attorney Maggie Neuville pointed out the review was a Closed Session,
which is allowed by State Statute. The salary was also set.
Case read the review from the Closed Session.
MOTION: Nelson moved, seconded by Toomey, to approve an increase in the
City Manager’s salary for 2024 to $230,000 and provide an additional $20,000 in
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employee health insurance premiums and PTO contributions or deferred
compensation. Motion carried 5-0.
Toomey pointed out Getschow is patient, knowledgeable, and willing to help. The
entire Council enjoys working with him.
Narayanan stated other cities and their managers have a high level of respect for
Getschow. He maintains a low tax rate for the City along with high-performing
services. He is a great manager of people, and Eden Prairie is lucky to have him.
Nelson shared Eden Prairie has some of the lowest taxes with some of the best
services consistently thanks to Getschow’s work. She thanked him for his work.
Freiberg noted Getschow has superb knowledge, leadership abilities, and
communication skills. He thanked Getschow for his work.
Case added Eden Prairie is a top City in the State of Minnesota in most categories.
Getschow is extremely competent and has a strength in relationship-building.
Getschow stated it is the employees who make the City so excellent and his
success is a testament to their efforts.
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
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Narayanan moved, seconded by Freiberg, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 5-0. Mayor Case adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Sara Aschenbeck, Administrative Support Specialist