Apply for Police Citizens Academy

The Eden Prairie Police Department is taking applications for Citizens Academy — a free six-week course offering hands-on insight into law enforcement operations. The academy takes place Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 16–Oct. 21 and is funded by the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund. Topics include traffic and DWI enforcement, investigations and 911 dispatch operations, among others. Applications are due Monday, Aug. 11. Learn more and apply at edenprairie.org/CitizensAcademy.

e-Bike Safety Reminders

Keep the following rules and regulations in mind when operating e-Bikes this summer. Learn more at edenprairie.org/BikeSafety.

• Minnesota state law prohibits anyone under 15 years of age from operating e-Bikes
• All riders must give an audible signal on approach before passing another bicycle or pedestrian, and pass with a safe distance
• Use safe speeds, slow down when approaching intersections, curves and hills with limited visibility

Arts in the Park

Be sure to attend Eden Prairie's largest Arts in the Park event to date from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at Purgatory Creek Park. More than 100 artists and vendors will be selling items such as artwork, homemade beauty products, artisan foods, unique clothing and more. Event details available at edenprairie.org/ArtsInThePark.

The City is seeking volunteers to watch booths when artists need a quick break, help families at the art project area and support load-out and take-down at the end of the day. Sign up to volunteer on your own, or get a group of friends, family or coworkers together as a team.

2025 Night to Unite Results

On Tuesday, Aug. 5, 158 neighborhoods across Eden Prairie hosted Night to Unite parties dedicated to celebrating and strengthening the commitment to a safe community. Many of those parties participated in a food drive for Eden Prairie PROP, resulting in 9,520 pounds of food and $670 in cash being donated. Congratulations to the Bent Creek Woods neighborhood, who donated 316 pounds of food and won an ice cream social hosted by the Eden Prairie Police and Fire Departments.

Water Treatment Plant Highlights

• The largest production day of 2025 so far was May 13, when the water plant pumped 14.1-million gallons of water
• 851-million gallons of water were pumped from May through July 2025, 18% higher than the 718-million gallons pumped May through July 2024
• The highest water production year on record in Eden Prairie is 2007, when 3.56-billion gallons of water were pumped

Staff News

John Coull recently joined the Police Department as a 911 dispatcher. Before coming to Eden Prairie, John was a security manager and correctional officer in Minnesota and Illinois.

Upcoming City Meetings

• The Aug. 11 Planning 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, Aug. 12 in the Council Chambers
• The Aug. 12 Sustainability Commission meeting is canceled
• The Human Rights and Diversity Commission meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 in the City Center Heritage Rooms

City Council and Commissions Meeting Minutes

Development Projects Map

Events Calendar

Job Opportunities