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Eden Prairie City Council Meeting - Jan. 7, 2025

Eden Prairie City CouncilWednesday, January 8, 2025
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Swearing-in of re-elected council members

Public statement regarding inflammatory conduct at December meeting

Winter Salt Awareness Week Proclamation

Proposed ordinance amendment regarding fence materials and site triangles

Appointment of official newspaper

Appointment of council members to various boards and commissions

Appointment of city weed inspector

Full Document Analysis

Votes (5)

Approve the agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve December 3rd 2024 minutes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve consent calendar items A-U

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve payment of claims

Passed5-0 (Roll call)

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve first reading of ordinance to amend chapter 9 regarding fences

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

This is one of the rare councils... that has had four years of exactly the same consistency.

— Ron Case
Council compositionCommenting on council member retention after the election.

I was kind of shocked by what happened at that also... we've forgotten to do is to respect the position.

— Mark Fryberg
Civility in local politicsSupporting the Mayor's comments on civility.

People (4)

Ron CaseMayor

Presiding over city council meeting and overseeing annual appointments.

1 quote

“Both residents used inflammatory rhetoric and they were laced with perceived threats on us.”

Describing public comments made during the December levy certification.

Mark FrybergCouncil Member

Participating in council business and committee appointments.

1 quote

“You can agree to disagree... what we've forgotten to do is to respect the position of Mayor.”

Reacting to the Mayor's statement on public conduct.

Julie CayaCommunity Development Director

Presenting the proposed code amendment for fencing materials.

1 quote

“It prohibits the use of barbed wire razor wire electric wire and other hazardous or temporary materials.”

Explaining the proposed ordinance changes.

Robert EllisPublic Works Director

Discussing winter salt impacts on local water bodies.

1 quote

“Salt is probably the most effective tool we have at combating ice... We also know that it's harmful to our Lakes creeks and wetlands.”

Proclamation presentation.

Places Mentioned

Eden Prairie Council Chamber9 Mile Creek watershedRiley Purgatory Bluff Creek watershedMinnesota River watershed

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Tuesday January 7th 2025 City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

Winter Salt Awareness Week Proclamation

Proclaims Jan 27-31 2025 as Winter Salt Awareness Week to encourage responsible deicing practices.

Proposed Ordinance Amendment (Chapter 9)

Relocates and updates fence regulations, prohibiting barbed, razor, and electric wire with specific exceptions.

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