Annual Fire Hydrant Maintenance

Beginning Monday, April 6, utility crews are conducting flushing and maintenance checks on all City fire hydrants. Flushing involves opening the hydrants which removes any sediment that may have accumulated in the pipes. This annual procedure maintains water quality within the distribution system and ensures each of the City's nearly 4,500 fire hydrants are working properly. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution when near the hydrants being tested. Call the City’s Utility Division at 952-949-8530 with questions or concerns.

Prescribed Prairie Burns

City Parks and Natural Resources Division staff members, with assistance from the Fire Department, are conducting prescribed prairie burns through mid-May. Each prescribed burn is expected to last one to three hours, dependent upon weather conditions. Staff members monitor weather conditions closely and coordinate with the state Department of Natural Resources to determine ideal conditions.

Prescribed Burn Locations

• Birch Island Park
• Miller Park, east of Field 8
• Purgatory Creek Park shoreline
• Water Storage Facility, 8251 Eden Prairie Road
• Water Treatment Plant, 14100 Technology Drive

Find out more at edenprairiemn.gov/PrescribedBurn.

Dr. Jean L. Harris Scholarships

The Eden Prairie Community Foundation is accepting applications for several Dr. Jean L. Harris Scholarships through Wednesday, April 15. These scholarships honor the late Dr. Jean Harris, who served as Eden Prairie's first female and Black mayor from 1996 to 2001. These scholarships are open to high school seniors who reside or attend school in Eden Prairie, and are pursuing post-secondary education. Learn more and apply.

Heritage Preservation Award Nominations

The City is accepting nominations for the 2026 Heritage Preservation Award. The award program recognizes an individual, family or business who has made an outstanding contribution to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and use of Eden Prairie's heritage resources. The deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 10. Visit edenprairiemn.gov/HeritageAward for more details about the award program and nomination criteria.

Riley-Jacques Barn Rental Open House

Stop by for an open house at the Riley-Jacques Barn from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Whether you've already made a reservation or are searching for the right venue to host your next event, this is the perfect opportunity to get a feel for what this space has to offer. Facility rental staff will be on-site to help answer questions and assist with the rental process. Learn more about park facilities and submit a rental request online at edenprairiemn.gov/FacilityRentals.

Aviation Hall of Fame Ceremony

The Wings of the North Air Museum at Flying Cloud Airport is hosting an event to unveil plaques honoring seven new inductees into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame at noon, Saturday, April 11. Doors open at 11 a.m. for this free event and the public is welcome to explore the museum until 3 p.m.

Facilities Division Highlights

• Installation of a new public address system is underway at the Community Center to support communication and operations within the facility.
• Annual maintenance on the Community Center dive pool was recently completed including draining the pool, deep cleaning, inspecting and completing repairs, fixing tile and preparing the space for continued use.
• Work continues on an addition to the Staring Lake Amphitheatre which will improve the changing and staging spaces for performers, including air conditioning.
• Construction continues on the Police Department/City Center remodel, with interior buildout, mechanical and electrical finish work, flooring, tile, lockers and evidence storage systems all progressing.

Upcoming Meetings

• The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, April 6 in the Staring Lake Park Building (14800 Pioneer Trail)
• The City Council meets at 5:30 for a workshop prior to its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 in the Council Chambers
• The Human Rights and Diversity Commission meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9 in the City Center Heritage Rooms
• The Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9 in the City Center Heritage Rooms
• The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9 in the Council Chambers

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