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City Council Meeting - Sept. 16, 2025

Eden Prairie City CouncilWednesday, September 17, 2025
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Approval of city council meeting minutes

Consent calendar approval

Public hearing on vacating utility and drainage easements

Approval of payment of claims

Pedestrian crossing treatment guidelines and safety presentation

Future implementation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs)

Citywide open house announcement

Full Document Analysis

Votes (5)

Approve agenda

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Approve September 2, 2025 meeting minutes

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve consent calendar items A to P

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Adopt resolution vacating drainage and utility easements

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Approve payment of claims

PassedRoll call: Nion-I, Tumi-I, Nelson-I

Moved by Unnamed Council Member · Seconded by Unnamed Council Member

Notable Quotes (2)

If we were to reduce that to around 5,000 vehicles per day, it opens up the opportunity for more of these installations.

— Ellis
Pedestrian SafetyDiscussing thresholds for RRFB installation.

I would recommend we I'm not saying we should not do it but I think we should do some investigation to see you know is there a vendor that does some magic technology that could reduce to dramatically reduce the cost.

— Council Member Nion
Budget/InfrastructureRequesting cost-cutting innovation for safety beacons.

People (5)

Acting Mayor NelsonActing Mayor

Presiding over the council meeting in the absence of the Mayor.

EllisPublic Works Director

Presented the report on pedestrian crossing treatment guidelines and RRFB installation plans.

1 quote

“it's statistically significant data that shows that these devices do work.”

Regarding the efficacy of RRFBs for pedestrian safety.

Council Member NionCouncil Member

Questioned the costs and technology options for pedestrian crossing improvements.

1 quote

“is there a vendor that does some magic technology that could reduce to dramatically reduce the cost.”

Questioning potential technological alternatives to reduce high installation costs.

Council Member TumiCouncil Member

Suggested including accident history as a criterion for crossing improvements.

Council Member FrybergCouncil Member

Advocated for improvements at specific intersections like Anderson Lakes Parkway.

Places Mentioned

Eden Prairie City HallAztec DriveChestnut and Mitchell intersectionDell Road and GeslerAnderson Lakes Parkway and Amston BoulevardValley View and Edenville Boulevard

Events & Meetings (4)

  • City Council Workshop, September 2, 2025
  • City Council Meeting, September 2, 2025
  • City Council Meeting, September 16, 2025
  • Citywide Open House, October 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Resolution regarding lot one block two Aztec drive addition

Vacating drainage and utility easements following the approval of the Aspen Estates development project.

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