Senior Resource Fair

Learn about resources and businesses available for older adults at the EPPIA Senior Resource Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 16515 Luther Way. The event includes special guests Bobby Jensen from KARE 11's "Grow with Care" and artist Jeff Gauss, along with games, food and entertainment. Register for this free event.

Memorial Day Ceremony

Join friends and neighbors for a special Memorial Day ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, May 25 at the Veterans Memorial in Purgatory Creek Park. The event honors those who have served our country and includes patriotic music performances. This year’s keynote speaker is John Mallo, who has been a member of the Eden Prairie community since 1979. Mallo served in the U.S. Army after being drafted in 1970, including a year stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War era, and was honorably discharged in 1972.

Free Park and Play Kits

Play equipment kits are available to check out for free at the Community Center to play pickleball, disc golf or tennis at our City parks. Learn more at edenprairiemn.gov/ParkAndPlay.

Curbside Recycling through May

From now through May 29, Eden Prairie residents can recycle large items — such as appliances, furniture, tires and household electronics — curbside. Items must be free from hazardous substances. Light bulbs and batteries not accepted. Not available Saturday or Sunday. Find a full list of accepted items and learn about costs and scheduling at edenprairiemn.gov/RecyclingEvents.

Lawn Watering Schedule

This summer, please follow the City's lawn watering schedule to ensure there is enough water for all uses, including vital services such as fighting fires. If your address ends with an odd number, you can water on odd-numbered days of the month. If your address ends in an even number, you can water on even-numbered days of the month. No lawn watering is allowed between the hours of noon and 5 p.m., even if you have an exemption for new sod or landscaping. More information about Eden Prairie’s water use ordinance and lawn watering tips are available at edenprairiemn.gov/LawnWatering.

Staff News

Rachel Garvey recently joined the Police Department through the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) program. ICPOET is a Minnesota-based initiative that provides grants to law enforcement agencies. It is designed to recruit people with two- or four-year degrees from other fields and pay them a salary while they train to become licensed police officers.

Community Development Updates

• A new email newsletter was recently distributed to the Multifamily Support and Resource Group. The group’s purpose is to provide a space for Eden Prairie multi-family housing providers to network, share information about opportunities for their tenants, and learn about resources available to better serve residents.
• Upcoming development projects to be reviewed by the Planning Commission include Marshall Farms and the Leona Road Redevelopment. Marshall Farms (9905 Dell Road) includes a 30-acre parcel with proposed construction of 50 single-family detached homes and the preservation of natural resources on approximately 12 acres. The Leona Road Redevelopment is at the southeast corner of Leona Road and Flying Cloud Drive, where Shake Shack and Valvoline businesses are are being proposed on the perimeter of the Planet Fitness parking lot.
• Hannah Gruber joined the City this week as a community development specialist, with primary responsibilities including project management related to economic development, redevelopment, land use, housing and community services.

Minnesota River Bank Stabilization Project

The City is partnering with the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) on a project to stabilize a 1,200-foot section of the Minnesota River south of Riverview Road, where erosion had been wearing away a steep river bluff along a sharp bend in the river. Some areas of the bluff were extremely steep and unstable, with parts of the riverbank eroding by as much as 3 feet each year. This erosion was sending excess sediment into the Minnesota River, which already faces water quality challenges.

The riverbank stabilization project will help prevent additional erosion and protect nearby bluff properties. The $5.8-million project is led by the LMRWD and funded through a combination of a $2.7-million State of Minnesota grant, a $400,000 contribution from the City and additional funding from the LMRWD. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the month. Once complete, the project will reduce erosion, improve river stability and help protect water quality in the Minnesota River.

Upcoming Meetings

• The Heritage Preservation Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, May 18 in the City Center Heritage Rooms
• The City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. for a workshop prior to its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 in the Council Chambers
• The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 in the Council Chambers

April 2026 Construction Update

City Council and Commissions Meeting Minutes

Development Projects Map

Events Calendar

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