Resilient Shorelines Workshop

Learn how to protect water quality near shoreline properties at this workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at the Community Center Cambria Room. Attendees will hear about shoreline site assessments, types of shoreline projects, plant selection tips and regulatory reminders, with an opportunity to ask site-specific questions and get expert advice. Learn more and register for free using coupon code "welovewater"

Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair

Celebrate Arbor Day with a walk around Round Lake Park and activities including a garden tool swap, and free compost and seedlings (while supplies last). The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27. For more information visit edenprairie.org/Calendar.

Take the Step to It Challenge in May

Step To It is a fun and free program that encourages people of all ages and abilities to be more active. The challenge isn't just about walking — most activities count, including running, biking, dancing, playing soccer and swimming. Enter to win Minnesota Twins signed baseball bats by registering for the challenge and being a top stepper. You can also help Eden Prairie as we compete for bragging rights with 25 other Hennepin County cities to see which community is the most active. Register any time in April at StepToIt.org and log your steps/activity beginning May 1.

Rules for Recreational Fires

Follow these guidelines when enjoying a recreational fire on your property.

• Fires must be maximum size of 3-by-3 feet
• At least 25 feet from structures such as homes, sheds, decks or fences
• Fires must be attended while burning
• A means to extinguish the fire must be kept nearby
• Only wood with minimum 1-inch diameter may be burned
• Permitted between 7 a.m. and midnight
• Allowed when wind is less than 15 miles per hour
• Any fire or police officer may withdraw permission for recreational fires

A printed copy of Eden Prairie's recreational fire guidelines serves as your permit and is available at edenprairie.org/RecreationalFires.

Economic Development Update

At its Tuesday, April 2 workshop, Economic Development Manager Dave Lindahl provided an update of recent business engagement activities to the City Council.

• In March, the City hosted a “Breakfast with the Mayor” event at Starkey Hearing with Eden Prairie-based medical and biomedical technology companies. Greater MSP, the economic development agency for the metro region, presented an overview of the new Med Tech 3.0 initiative and Eden Prairie Schools presented an overview of the Innovation Sandbox space planned at Eden Prairie High School. The space will support business and entrepreneurial curriculum and be available for use by Eden Prairie-based entrepreneurs.
• Throughout the year the Mayor and City staff visit local businesses for "Meet and Greet" meetings. Since the program began in 2002, there have been more than 400 Meet and Greets.
• The City hosts Realtor Forums every two years to keep local realtors informed of community developments. This event includes a bus tour of the City, in addition to a presentation from the Eden Prairie School District.

Upcoming City Meetings

The April 22 Planning Commission meeting is canceled and there are no other City meetings scheduled through the end of April.

City Council and Commissions Meeting Minutes

Development Projects Map

Events Calendar

Job Opportunities