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City Council Meeting - Oct. 21, 2025

Eden Prairie City CouncilWednesday, October 22, 2025
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Approval of agenda

Approval of minutes

Consent calendar

Valley View Hotel and Restaurant Development project approvals

Comprehensive plan amendment

Zoning approvals

Preliminary plat

Planned Unit Development (PUD) concept review

Site plan approval

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approve the agenda with the addition of one council member report

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve October 7th workshop and regular meeting minutes

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve Consent Calendar items A through Q

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approve resolutions/ordinances for Valley View Hotel/Restaurant development, including PUD, rezoning, and platting

Passed5-0

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (2)

Marriott in recent years has indicated that this residence in concept is obsolete and needs to be replaced with a new prototype.

— John Frier
Project justificationExplaining why the current facility cannot be renovated.

As recently as 23 24 it was assessed north of $6 million... we will be selling it at a significant... less than half of that.

— Hance Rasmmanson
Land economicsDiscussing the sale price of the vacant land to CSM.

People (5)

MayorMayor

Presiding over the Eden Prairie City Council meeting.

John FrierVice President of Architecture and Development

CSM Corporation representative presenting the Valley View hotel project.

1 quote

“The hotel and restaurant will occupy just over 6 and a half acres and the northerly 53 acres will then be acquired by the city to be preserved as parks and open space.”

Describing the development footprint and land dedication.

Hance RasmmansonSenior Director of Real Estate

Addressing the council regarding the sale of the SuperValu/UNFI property.

1 quote

“It was clear that that wasn't the preferred use for the property and so we listened to that and sort of moved on.”

Discussing the failed interest in residential development for the site.

Bard KudsonResident

Expressing concern regarding building height and visual impact on Bryant Lake.

1 quote

“I would like to see a plan where there would be elevations on the top hills so we know how it's going to be set into this position.”

Requesting visual documentation of the building's placement.

Scott CrossGeneral Manager

Explaining the business model for the Residence Inn.

Places Mentioned

Eden Prairie Council ChamberValley View Road and 494Bryant Lake500 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Tuesday, October 21st, 2025: Eden Prairie City Council Meeting
  • Tuesday, October 7th, 2025: City Council workshop and regular meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

N/A

Comprehensive plan amendment to rezoning 53 acres to open space and 6.5 acres to regional commercial.

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