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The action directs staff to prepare a development agreement that incorporates planning commission and staff recommendations and authorizes an early land-alteration permit subject to the conditions in the permit. Council members voted aye on a motion by Council Member Mark Freiberg; the motion was seconded (second not named in the record) and passed unanimously.

The council’s vote clears the way for the developer, Endeavor Development, to demolish the existing three-building office campus and construct two industrial buildings: one of about 92,000 square feet that the applicant says will be fully occupied by H.M. Craig, a locally based backup power solutions provider, and a speculative building of about 82,000 square feet. Joe Bergman, senior representative for Endeavor Development, told the council, “they will occupy in full the larger building.”

Planning staff told the council the planning commission had unanimously recommended approval at its January meeting. The developer presented exterior elevations and sustainability measures that will be included in the project: recycling of demolished building materials, EV charging infrastructure, solar panels on the speculative building, low-VOC materials and Energy Star appliances in tenant build-outs, and participation in Excel’s EDA program. The applicant also described a secured parking area requested by the tenant because of prior vandalism at its existing facility; the proposed fencing product is a Trex composite made from recycled wood and plastic.

Council members and staff discussed utilities for the site. City staff explained that Minnetonka will provide sanitary and water utilities and do billing and maintenance under a longstanding arrangement. “Minnetonka does all the billing and they do the maintenance on those water and sewer mains,” a city staff member said, referencing a 1977 agreement that governs service for the parcel.

There were no members of the public who addressed the council during the Nexus public hearing. After discussion of the project’s sustainability features and the secured parking, Council Member Freiberg moved to close the public hearing and adopt the resolution approving the preliminary plat; the motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.

With the vote, staff will prepare a development agreement incorporating the staff and planning commission conditions; the council also authorized issuance of an early land-alteration permit as requested by the developer and subject to permit conditions.

The council and applicant expressed optimism the speculative building would lease quickly; no tenant was announced for the smaller building. The developer said Minnetonka has provided comments that have been addressed and that the buildings are intended as a gateway to that portion of the city.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - Feb. 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Eden Prairie City Council on Feb. 4 unanimously approved a preliminary plat and early land-alteration permit for the Nexus Innovation Center, a redevelopment of the former American Family Insurance campus that will create two industrial buildings on a 14.35-acre site.","taxTitle","Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, Minnesota","taxId",4131,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6349689,"Eden Prairie presents $12,593 donation to PROP, proclaims Feb. 18 Empty Bowls Day",232,358000,590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2236724-822b68dc12fc2d4493950ad3a2afbce0&start=358&end=590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2236724-822b68dc12fc2d4493950ad3a2afbce0/thumbnail_358000.jpg","/articles/6349689/Eden-Prairie/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Eden-Prairie-presents-12593-donation-to-PROP-proclaims-Feb-18-Empty-Bowls-Day","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6349689-1ef6cc2275afa5c08fa955eb5640a5c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1776588880&Signature=BzCdxIxkr~Kx-HY2x1cJ7s~0Hbd14FH1ZyuqwbWUr9QPOQF9oPldWVhMkANTF2aYA~nDac1B1~91DZ9vPH9F~C4Q2pxSwIEdkcS2yLv8~I74TssL5u2mEhZCa3h7wTxWqND6tIC5K-UGDvSHcgGo~Kd835Fv4JykIVZrLiQTMmgEH-Y1owhFJVUm6lxIpYCjnI7w0t298QGXG-R~JFY2P743x9Jf-GFZ2wkMZAp5AzzrSfvysphVjbrSt7kC7raOK5e-zeMBScewfOaCOO~323ClAf7aC0jRUYHhp~Gvsg4IMNQrRBnzTmC45I~zC~wEVHN4gSeTijrUvF6wBox3Zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Eden Prairie City Council recognized PROP, the local food shelf, on Feb. 4 and accepted a donation raised by the city’s liquor stores and related fundraising activities totaling $12,593.31.

Jaime Urbina, Eden Prairie Liquor operations manager, said customers were invited to donate during a November dollar drive and that the stores raised a record $11,593.31; an additional $1,000 in contest winnings from Miller Lite brought the grand total to $12,593.31. Urbina thanked customers and store staff for the contribution and invited PROP representatives forward for a presentation.

The council also read a proclamation naming Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Empty Bowls Day in Eden Prairie to support PROP’s annual fundraiser. The proclamation notes PROP has provided food and other support to Eden Prairie and Chanhassen for 54 years and said PROP served 1,406 households, totaling 5,164 individuals, last year. The proclamation encourages residents to support the Empty Bowls event planned for Feb. 18 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church.

Jennifer (last name not specified in the transcript), PROP’s executive director, thanked the city for its partnership and volunteers. “We couldn’t do what we do without the incredible support that you all provide to us,” she said, and described Empty Bowls as “a time-honored and treasured event” where local restaurants donate soup and a local potter donates bowls.

Mayor Ron Case thanked PROP staff and volunteers and highlighted the city’s network of nonprofit partners. The council presented a ceremonial check to PROP representatives and encouraged residents to attend Empty Bowls on Feb. 18.

No formal vote was recorded for the proclamation in the transcript; the item was presented as a ceremonial recognition and check presentation during the meeting’s opening segment.","The council recognized PROP (local food shelf) and accepted a $12,593.31 donation raised by Eden Prairie liquor stores; the council also proclaimed Feb. 18, 2025, Empty Bowls Day to support the organization’s fundraiser.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6349694,"Council approves first reading to allow limited office, medical uses in public zoning for Valley View Unified Campus",527,1639000,2166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2236724-822b68dc12fc2d4493950ad3a2afbce0&start=1639&end=2166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2236724-822b68dc12fc2d4493950ad3a2afbce0/thumbnail_1639000.jpg","/articles/6349694/Eden-Prairie/Hennepin-County/Minnesota/Council-approves-first-reading-to-allow-limited-office-medical-uses-in-public-zoning-for-Valley-View-Unified-Campus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6349694-5b4f95e6de50f46e6e971aa737faec90/orig.mp4?Expires=1776588880&Signature=E-coIjGLd3e-z9~hCfWaET4DEqSyPYMM8proHC5tkLA8b7ONg5bxF9JKWFSYctyBfHNnAW~-qF~iixRuyIx~TuVdd2HOTqgMSdCKrVSoGXWYmnyh1pHbGOAM6FBhAoD0EcKf41GjuZkEFjrDcUfgMoxRI-E6XNOupluIivaFNiZYI9epbOjlcsEpONTmEEBHKehAfIvbWAPRElW2xMxyDkPJ6wJGEswp8hLr12cPRUdP53A~g5njhICAQhaq9h-JugBZpLmEA6NYjNS18GMUMepDlLMaEHyjkYBZ9KhZ2BOkt-v3Hb5rMLOGeI7Il8t7lIwh7thsuIZei5b0NGGFxw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Eden Prairie City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 4 to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the zoning code to allow office and medical-office uses in a public zoning district when the primary use of the building is a school.

Council members said the change responds to the recent purchase of the Unified Campus on Valley View Road by the school district and the district’s interest in leasing portions of the building that are not used for school functions. The ordinance as drafted requires private office or medical use to be accessory to the school use; it does not specify a numerical limit or percentage of leasable area.

Rick Getchell, city staff, explained the amendment targets the specific circumstance at Valley View and is not intended to open all publicly zoned parcels to commercial office use. Julie (last name not specified in the transcript), a planning staff member, explained that the parcel in question had previously been zoned I-2 (industrial) and that the city’s earlier leasing of portions of buildings is a different zoning circumstance.

Council members asked about safeguards if a private use grew to occupy a large percentage of the building. Julie said the code amendment makes private office use accessory to the school; she said a future proposal that staff felt did not meet the amendment’s intent could trigger additional processes, such as a PUD waiver or a code amendment, and would require further council review. “If this ever came up,” the city attorney Maggie told the council, “this would be evidence of the council’s intent” because meeting minutes and the ordinance would show the council’s understanding.

Council members emphasized the desire to retain oversight should the school or building use change over time. The council closed the public hearing and approved the first reading by unanimous voice vote; no members of the public spoke at the hearing.

The ordinance now proceeds to additional readings as required by city code for final adoption.","On a unanimous vote the Eden Prairie City Council approved first reading of a chapter 11 zoning amendment to allow accessory office and medical-office uses in a public zoning district when the primary use is a school, responding to anticipated leasable space at the Unified Campus on Valley View Road.","actionData","errors"]

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