Eden Prairie City Council Meeting - April 2, 2024

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Low Salt Solutions leadership award

Approval of agenda and previous meeting minutes

Consent calendar

Public hearing for Minnesota Investment Fund grant application

Public hearing for drainage and utility easement vacation

Payment of claims

City manager annual performance review and salary adjustment

Areas of Interest (4)

Eden Prairie awarded for national leadership in 'low salt design' to reduce chloride pollution in local waterways.
City Manager receives salary increase to $230,000 following overwhelmingly positive performance review.
Al Deon approved for city support of $3.7 million state grant application for local business expansion.
Mayor Case announces retirement from long-term outside employment while continuing to serve as mayor.

Votes (7)

Approval of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council · Seconded by Council

Approve workshop and council meeting minutes from March 12, 2024

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve consent calendar items A through N

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Adopt resolution supporting application to the Minnesota Investment Fund by Al Deon

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Adopt resolution vacating drainage and utility easements at Liberty Plaza

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve payment of claims

PassedRoll call: Fryberg, Naran, Nelson, Tumi, Case - All Aye

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve city manager salary increase for 2024 to $230,000

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (3)

You're moving ahead, you're leading the nation right now in moving these ideas ahead.
— Connie Foron

SustainabilityPresenting the Low Salt Solutions leadership award to Eden Prairie.

If you spread that out over 540 miles in Eden Prairie, it adds up to tons of salt each year.
— Robert

Salt reductionExplaining the environmental and financial impact of proactive winter maintenance.

We need to be compensating a leader of our community who is also recognized as being one of the top city managers in the state.
— Mayor Case

City administrationJustification for the city manager's salary adjustment.

People (5)

CaseMayor

Presiding over the Eden Prairie City Council meeting.

GetoCity Manager

Managing city operations and presenting administrative updates.

1 quote

“It's the employees here that make this such an excellent community and City to work.”

Reflecting on his annual performance review and credit for organizational success.

Connie ForonLow Salt Strategist

Bolton and Mink representative presenting a sustainability award.

1 quote

“Salt or chloride pollution is one of the top pollutants of concern today in Minnesota.”

Explaining the environmental importance of the low salt design initiative.

RobertMaintenance Department Staff

Explaining salt usage and reduction strategies.

NaranCouncil Member

Participating in discussions regarding grants and city performance.

Places Mentioned

Eden Prairie Council ChamberGolden TriangleLiberty Plaza

Events & Meetings (3)

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024 - Eden Prairie City Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Council Workshop
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Resolution supporting Minnesota Investment Fund application

Resolution authorizing city support for $3.7M grant application for Al Deon business expansion.

Resolution vacating drainage and utility easements

Vacating portions of drainage and utility easements at Lot 1, Block 2, Liberty Plaza.

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