Prairie Pour Wine and Beer Sampler

Join friends and neighbors from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 27 in the Garden Room (8080 Mitchell Road) for an evening of wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres hosted by Eden Prairie Liquor. Sample more than 60 wines and 30 beers, then purchase your favorites at discount prices offered only at this event. Cost is $20 per person and Wine Club members receive 1 free admission per membership; tickets available at edenprairie.org/PrairiePour.

Human Rights Award Nominations

The City is accepting nominations for the annual Human Rights Award, which recognizes inspiring efforts that work to promote human rights and diversity, and to create an inclusive community spirit. Awards are given to an outstanding individual, non-profit organization, youth and business. The deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 7. Visit edenprairie.org/HumanRightsAward for more details about the award program and the online nomination form.

Tree Sale

The City is once again partnering with Tree Trust to bring Eden Prairie residents a special deal on a limited number of trees for purchase. The trees range in size from 4- to 8-feet tall, depending on species, and must be planted on private property. Orders will be available for pickup from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Flying Cloud Fields (15219 Pioneer Trail) parking lot. Shop for trees and learn more at ep-tree-sale.myshopify.com.

Hiring Police Officers

The EPPD is recruiting for new police officers and applications are due at 4 p.m. Monday, March 31. Lateral candidates are encouraged to apply and are eligible for additional pay incentives based on experience. View the job posting to find more information on the hiring process.

SouthWest Transit Launching New MSP Route

Starting March 31, SouthWest Transit is launching route 686, a convenient bus service connecting SouthWest Station in Eden Prairie to MSP Airport Terminals 1 and 2. With expanded overnight parking available for $5/night, route 686 is a new inexpensive option for traveling to the airport. Learn more at swtransit.org/686.

Staff News

• Tyler Menden recently joined the City as parks construction supervisor, and previously worked for the City of Shakopee.
• Jon Gruender recently joined the City as a building inspector I, and was previously a commercial construction superintendent at G.M. Northrup Corporation.
• Eden Prairie Fire Department lieutenant Dan Feine was promoted to captain.
• Molly Swanson rejoined the City as senior engineering technician after a couple years working for the cities of Thousand Oaks and Oxnard in California.

Upcoming City Meetings

• The March 24 Planning Commission meeting is canceled
• The City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. for its workshop prior to its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 in the Council Chambers

City Council and Commissions Meeting Minutes

Development Projects Map

Events Calendar

Job Opportunities