City Council Meeting - Feb. 18, 2025

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Words and Action contest and award presentation

City Council minutes approval for February 4, 2025

Consent calendar items A through G

Public hearing for Chapter 11 zoning code amendments

Payment of city claims

Issuance of General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds for City Hall and police department remodels

Votes (5)

Approval of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member

Approval of February 4th minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member

Approval of consent calendar items A through G

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member

Close public hearing and approve first reading of ordinance correcting Chapter 11

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member

Approval of payment of claims

Passed5-0

Moved by Council member · Seconded by Council member

Notable Quotes (3)

Racism is a grown-up disease, and it is time we stop using kids to spread it.

Idisha Bagunta
Words and Action contestQuoting Ruby Bridges in her art presentation.

The time is always right to do what is right.

Sonakshi Diwiri
Civil rightsIntegrating MLK's message into her original poem.

In my 25 years of doing this work, I don't think I've ever seen the combination of so many bids and such aggressive bidding as we had for Eden Prairie.

Bruce Kimmel
Bond issuanceCommenting on the success of the bond sale.

People (8)

Babar KhanCommissioner

Presents youth winners for the Words and Action contest.

Pa JeangHousing and Community Services Manager

Assists with the Words and Action award ceremony.

Idisha BaguntaStudent

Fifth grader at Eagle Ridge Academy, presented artwork on Ruby Bridges.

Amaya DemeryStudent

Third grader at Cedar Ridge Elementary School, presented a dance/speech on MLK Jr.

Sonakshi DiwiriStudent

Seventh grader at Central Middle School, presented a poem on civil rights.

Lysa MalaStudent

Eighth grader at Central Middle School, presented on hope and MLK Jr.

Bruce KimmelFinancial Advisor

Reports on city bond sale results and maintenance of AAA bond rating.

Places Mentioned

Eden Prairie Council ChamberEagle Ridge AcademyCedar Ridge Elementary SchoolCentral Middle School

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Tuesday, February 18, 2025: City Council Meeting
  • Tuesday, February 4, 2025: Workshop and City Council meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Chapter 11 Code Amendment

Ordinance correcting typographical errors, relocating definitions, and cleaning up zoning code inconsistencies.

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City Council Meeting - Feb. 18, 2025 - Eden Prairie Recorder