Eden Prairie City Council — Transcript
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Hennepin County Government Update
Green Line Extension Project Status
People Fest Week Proclamation
Fourth of July Event Review
Votes (5)
Parks and Recreation Donations Acceptance
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Tumi [Timestamp] · Seconded by Unknown [Timestamp]
Dr. Mark Merkel presented a summary of donations received for parks and recreation programs, totaling $19,650. The Mayor emphasized that these donations help stretch city tax dollars and enhance free or low-cost events.
Marshall Farms Development Approval
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Tumi [Timestamp] · Seconded by Unknown [Timestamp]
A proposal for 50 residential lots (28 villa, 22 single-family) and 5 outlots on 32 acres, including a 13-acre natural resource preservation area to be deeded to the city. The plan included waivers for lot width and front setback. Residents raised concerns about increased density, potential negative impacts on property values due to narrower lots, and uncertainties regarding the parallel Dell Road improvement project's timing, traffic control, landscaping, and trail design. Staff and developers addressed these concerns, clarifying the density changes, solar-ready home options, and Dell Road project details.
11609 Leona Road Redevelopment (Shake Shack & Valvoline)
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Tumi [Timestamp] · Seconded by Unknown [Timestamp]
Approval for Phase 2 of a retail redevelopment at 11609 Leona Road, featuring a Shake Shack with a drive-thru and a Valvoline instant oil change, replacing a previously approved Starbucks. Discussion centered on the parking lot design, with a resident and council member noting difficulties with existing curbs. Staff confirmed the removal of a problematic existing island and sufficient overall parking, including cross-parking with Planet Fitness. Sustainability features were also highlighted.
6345 Eden Prairie Road Zoning District Change
Dissent: None
Moved by Council Member Tumi [Timestamp] · Seconded by Unknown [Timestamp]
A public hearing for a zoning district change at 6345 Eden Prairie Road, from 'Public' to 'R1-22' residential. This was an administrative correction to fix an old error, as the property already contains a residential home. The owner/developer confirmed they are undertaking upgrades to the property and have no immediate plans for subdivision or major development, noting the change was prompted by a deck improvement project.
Payment of Claims
Dissent: None
Moved by Mayor Casease [Timestamp] · Seconded by Council Member Nyan [Timestamp]
The council reviewed and approved the list of individual expenses incurred since the last meeting.
Notable Quotes (9)
Our total donation amount this quarter was $19,650. And just a huge shout out to everyone that is supportive of the work we do to really bring community together for special events and programs.
We do a lot with city tax dollars. um we just can't do it all. So, these donations really help stretch our city tax dollar sellers. So, thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
The biggest concern that we have is on that northern bluff which is um related to the the density and the layout itself. This concerns the waiver for the narrower lots... that wall of houses is what our biggest concern is.
In all the years I've been doing this, um, we always hear from the existing homeowners, my lot values are going to drop... In the first to second year of a project, sometimes, not all the time, house prices drop... But after the third or fourth or fifth year, they rebound pretty quickly and then they're on their way.
The one thing that wasn't mentioned that I will say that I think is a new thing um most neighborhoods uh over time had restricted the use of solar panels on the fronts of homes... we will allow solar panels to be on the front of homes as well.
I don't like that parking lot. I'm so sorry. It's got the all the the islands in it... you almost every I think everybody hits that curb. I've done it a million times when if you go to take a right towards Caribou.
The existing island that that is there today that you drive into as soon as you come into the site, that is being removed. So, that hazard will no longer exist when the improvements are made.
It's just a like you said, mayor, um kind of a fix to the zoning to go from um public to R122 because there is a residential home on the property.
I am the developer and I'm I make construction which is the construction company that is doing the upgrades to the property and I'm also the owner of the property... I don't know why it was zone public when it should have been residential.
Ordinances & Resolutions (9)
Change from medium-density residential to low-density residential for Marshall Farms.
For Marshall Farms (32 acres) and 11609 Leona Road (3.44 acres).
From rural to parks and open space for a portion of Marshall Farms; from Public to R1-22 for 6345 Eden Prairie Road.
For Marshall Farms (50 lots, 5 outlots) and 11609 Leona Road (3 lots, 1 outlot).
Related to the Marshall Farms development.
Authorized for Marshall Farms at developer's request.
Staff directed to prepare for Marshall Farms and an addendum for 11609 Leona Road.
Accepted various donations for city programs.
For 6345 Eden Prairie Road, correcting an administrative error.