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On most Fridays, the City Manager Rick Getschow writes a report to keep the City Council and public informed of staff changes, meeting opportunities, upcoming events and more.

Nov. 20, 2020 Friday Report

Parks and Recreation Programs/Facilities Update

Beginning Nov. 21 all Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation in-person programs are canceled, and recreation facilities are closed until there is guidance from the state for safely reopening. This includes all activities that take place at the Community Center, Art Center, Outdoor Center, park buildings and school facilities. Registered program participants will be contacted over the next several days about rescheduling and refunds.

Community Center members will not be billed for the month of December, with the exception of Virtual Memberships. The Virtual Membership option provides access to a library of online fitness classes led by EPCC instructors, learn more at edenprairie.org/VirtualMember.

Eden Prairie Land Acknowledgement Statement

Eden Prairie joins the nation in celebrating Native American Heritage Month. The City’s Human Rights and Diversity Commission drafted a Land Acknowledgement Statement to honor the Indigenous People who have inhabited the land in Eden Prairie. Learn more at edenprairie.org/LAS.

Yard Waste Site Closing for Season

The City's Yard Waste Site is closing for the season at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. Hours of operation, guidelines for use and a list of materials accepted at the site are available at edenprairie.org/YardWaste.

Deer Management

The City's deer management program is scheduled to begin in December and continue through March at multiple sites throughout the City, typically beginning at dusk and into the evening when deer are most active. During this time, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wildlife professionals work to reduce the City's deer population. In accordance with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the goal is to maintain the white-tailed deer population within the City at 20-25 deer per square mile. For more details, visit edenprairie.org/Deer.