Quality of Life Survey Results

Every two years, the City conducts a Quality of Life Survey to gather opinions from a random sample of Eden Prairie households. This provides City leaders with a snapshot of how residents feel about living in this community to determine current and future needs.

The latest survey results show Eden Prairie residents continue to enjoy a high quality of life and rate most City services and characteristics higher than local and national benchmarks, with the following key findings:

• Eden Prairie’s quality of life is exceptional, with 90% of respondents rating their overall quality of life as excellent or good, which places Eden Prairie’s quality of life rating higher than regional and national benchmark communities.
• Eden Prairie is safe, with 94% positively evaluating their overall feeling of safety, while also ranking police services third among cities surveyed in the nation and first among cities surveyed in Minnesota.
• The overall economic health of Eden Prairie is strong and it's a great place to work and conduct business, with residents ranking Eden Prairie higher than local and national benchmark communities.
• City services are highly rated; many ratings outpaced benchmark communities and the overall quality of City services ranked second among all Minnesota cities surveyed.
• The quality of Eden Prairie’s natural environment ranks first among all community characteristics rated in the survey, with 92% of residents rating it as excellent or good.
• Residents are engaged, with the City’s website ranking second behind “word-of-mouth” as a preferred source for local government information, followed by the City's quarterly newsletter, Life in the Prairie.
• Traffic speeding topped the list of safety issues in the community, with 39% of residents indicating it as a moderate to extreme problem, followed by neighborhood stop sign violations at 24%.

Complete survey results are available at edenprairie.org/QualityOfLife.

Coffee with a Cop

Join Police Chief Matt Sackett and other officers for one of several Coffee with a Cop gatherings the EPPD is hosting this year. There is no agenda or presentation — just stop by Wild Prairie Harley-Davidson from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22 and enjoy free coffee, tea and treats courtesy of the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund.

Arbor Day Celebration

Celebrate Arbor Day with a walk around Staring Lake Park and activities including a kids tree climb, hands-on art projects, a food truck, free compost and seedlings, and bandanas for leashed dogs (while supplies last). This event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Learn more about the Arbor Day Celebration.

Rules for Recreational Fires

Follow these guidelines when enjoying a recreational fire on your property, and do not burn yard waste.

• 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 burn wood at least 1-inch in diameter (i.e. no twigs, leaves other yard waste)
• 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 copy of Eden Prairie's recreational fire guidelines serves as your permit and is available at edenprairie.org/RecreationalFires.

Mosquito Control Efforts Begin

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) has begun field work to reduce the number of mosquitoes in the Twin Cities. Residents may see MMCD trucks, helicopters and drones in neighborhoods, parks and near wetlands. Other MMCD activities include surveillance and treatment to reduce the risk of disease and annoyance caused by mosquitoes, black flies and ticks in an environmentally sensitive manner. Find out more on the MMCD website.

Yard Waste Site Opens Next Friday

The City's Yard Waste Site (9811 Flying Cloud Drive) opens for the season next Friday, April 25 and is available for use by Eden Prairie residents and businesses free of charge. The site is open seasonally Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Hours of operation, guidelines for use and a list of accepted materials are available at edenprairie.org/YardWaste.

Prescription Drug Take Back Event

Dispose of unused prescription medication from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Senior Center (8950 Eden Prairie Road). Proper disposal of unused medication is important not only to prevent abuse, but to protect the environment. Take advantage of this free, convenient and responsible means to dispose of prescription drugs. Please note, sharp items are not accepted.

Lions Club Fundraiser

Join the Eden Prairie Lions Club for its Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 27 at True Friends Camp Eden Wood (6350 Indian Chief Road). Proceeds from the fundraiser support local community projects.

EP Gives

The Eden Prairie Community Foundation is hosting its 45th annual EP Gives gala Thursday, May 1. The event highlights the foundation’s mission, features stories of impact and provides an opportunity for neighbors and friends to connect. One of the foundation’s most important events of the year, it also raises money for programs and charitable work throughout the community. Learn more and buy tickets at EPGives.org.

Upcoming City Meetings

• The Planning Committee meets at 7 p.m. Monday, April 28 in the Council Chambers
• The Monday, May 5 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meeting is canceled
• The City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. for a workshop in the Heritage Rooms prior to its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 in the Council Chambers

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