Yard Waste Site Closing for the Season

Eden Prairie residents and businesses can drop off yard waste free of charge at the City's Yard Waste Site until it closes for the season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. Hours of operation, guidelines for use and a list of materials accepted at the site are available at edenprairiemn.gov/YardWaste.

Coffee With a Cop

Get to know Police Chief Matt Sackett and other officers at "Coffee with a Cop" from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Starbucks located inside Target (8225 Flying Cloud Drive) while enjoying free coffee, tea and treats courtesy of the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund.

Winter Hazard Awareness Week

It's Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota. To ensure a safe and enjoyable winter, it's critical to be aware of potential risks and hazards associated with weather. Risks include residential fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, frostbite and hypothermia. Learn more from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Winter Recreation Programs Registration

Winter Parks and Recreation program registration opens 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Start previewing programs today at edenprairiemn.gov/Recreation.

Outdoor Center Holiday Market

The Outdoor Center is hosting a Holiday Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. The free event features curated collections of handcrafted, nature-inspired goods from talented local artists and crafters.

Toys for Tots Drop Sites

The City Center, Community Center, and Senior Center are drop sites for Toys for Tots through Wednesday, Dec. 10. Look for the Toys for Tots logo near the front desks of each building. Toys for Tots accepts new, unwrapped toys and games for kids at locations throughout the Twin Cities (they cannot accept clothing, food or liquid products).

Snow Emergencies: What You Need to Know

The City informs residents of snow removal plans with Snow Emergency declarations in advance of winter weather. When 2 or more inches of snow are forecast, the City declares a Snow Emergency. Once accumulation reaches 2 inches, a Snow Emergency is in effect. During a Snow Emergency, do not park on City Streets until noon the next day so streets maintenance crews can work to maintain safe and passable roadways.

Snow Emergency declarations are posted at edenprairiemn.gov/News, on social media platforms and sent to email/text subscribers. Visit edenprairiemn.gov/Subscribe to sign up for City news email/text notifications. More information about snow removal in Eden Prairie is available at edenprairiemn.gov/Snow.

Nov. 18 City Council Meeting Highlights

Eden Prairie Lioness Lions Club Donation

This week, the City Council accepted a generous $21,000 donation from the EP Lioness Lions Club to support the purchase of three public access AEDs for Flying Cloud Fields, and Purgatory Creek and Round Lake parks. This contribution represents a significant step toward enhancing the safety of our parks, ensuring visitors have immediate access to lifesaving equipment while enjoying Eden Prairie’s park amenities.

Small Business Saturday

At this week's meeting, the City Council proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 29 as Small Business Saturday in support of Eden Prairie’s small business economy. Residents are encouraged to support small businesses and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.

New Parks and Recreation App

Council members were given a preview of the City's new Parks and Recreation app that will be available for download in December. The app is designed to be a convenient way to register for recreation programs and for Community Center members to scan-in to access the facility. It also serves as a portal to easily find information about all of the City's parks and recreational amenities.

Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Winners Announced

The Sustainable Eden Prairie Award recognizes significant and innovative investments that contribute to the overall vitality and sustainability of the community. Here are the 2025 award winners who were recognized at this week's Council meeting:

• Applewood Pointe
• Buy Nothing Eden Prairie
• Chris Adams
• Winnebago Industries

Learn more about the winners at edenprairiemn.gov/SustainableEP.

Holiday Hours

City Center is closed Nov. 27–28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Hours for other City facilities are available at edenprairiemn.gov/Calendar.

Upcoming City Meetings

• The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 in the City Center Heritage Rooms
• The City Council meets for its workshop at 5:30 p.m. before its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 in the Council Chambers

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