LIFE in the PRAIRIE
Survey Highlights Quality Life of 2024
Every two years, the City conducts a Quality of Life Survey to gather opinions from a random sample of Eden Prairie households. This provides City leaders with a snapshot of how residents feel about living in our community to determine current and future needs.
KEY 2024 SURVEY FINDINGS
Eden Prairie’s quality of life is exceptional, with 90% of respondents rating their overall quality of life as excellent or good, which places Eden Prairie’s rating higher than benchmark communities.
Eden Prairie is safe, with 93% positively evaluating their overall feeling of safety, while also ranking police services third among cities surveyed in the nation and first among cities surveyed in Minnesota.
The overall economic health of Eden Prairie is strong and it’s a great place to work and conduct business, with residents ranking Eden Prairie higher than benchmark communities.
City services are highly rated; many ratings outpaced benchmark communities and the overall quality of City services ranked second among all Minnesota cities surveyed.
The quality of Eden Prairie’s natural environment ranks first among all community characteristics rated in the survey, with 92% of residents rating it as excellent or good.
Residents are engaged, with the City’s website ranking second behind “word-of-mouth” as a preferred source followed by the “Life in the Prairie” newsletter.
The top safety issues in the community identified by residents are traffic speeding and stop sign violations.
EDEN PRAIRIE
Residents ranked Eden Prairie higher than other cities in many areas.
STATE RANKINGS
#1 Ease of Getting Around
#1 Emergency Management
#1 Overall Appearance
#1 Planning Services
#1 Police Services
#1 Preservation of Natural Areas
#1 Senior Programming
#1 Staff Knowledge, Courtesy and Responsiveness
#1 Street Repair/Sweeping
#2 Availability of Walking Paths/Trails
#2 City Services Overall
#2 Feelings of Safety
#2 Fire Services
#3 Recreation Facilities
#3 Snow Removal
NATIONAL RANKINGS
#1 Building Inspections
#1 Park Maintenance
#1 Senior Programming
#2 Planning Services
#3 Police Services
#4 Preservation of Natural Areas
#4 Street Sweeping
#5 Ease of Getting Around
#5 Street Repair
#6 City Services Overall
Bike Safety Reminders
ollow these guidelines to stay safe while riding a bicycle or e-Bike in Eden Prairie.
• Always wear a helmet
• Put away mobile devices and headphones to avoid distraction
• Travel as close as possible to the right edge of the road
• Wear bright colors and reflective gear, and use lights to increase visibility
• Use safe speeds
• Yield to slower traffic and pedestrians
• Pass on the left and give an audible signal when passing
• Approach intersections slowly
• e-Bike riders must be at least 15 years old
• e-Bikes are subject to the same rules and traffic laws as regular bikes
While riding bicycles and e-Bikes on concrete sidewalks is legal, it is not recommended. Riding on asphalt trails is encouraged. edenprairie.org/BikeSafety
Broadband providers are installing fiber-optic cable in neighborhoods throughout Eden Prairie to provide faster internet service. The work is not being done by the City, however the contractors have City-issued permits to install the cable in the public right of way.
edenprairie.org/InfrastuctureProjects
Be a Good Neighbor
lease keep the following ordinances in mind as you enjoy summer in Eden Prairie:
• If your address ends with an odd number, you may only water your lawn on odd-numbered days of the month. If your address ends in an even number, water on even-numbered days. No lawn watering is allowed between noon and 5 p.m.
• Vegetation must be kept to a height of 10 inches or less.
• The use of power equipment such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers and chain saws is permitted only between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
• Dogs must be on a leash 6 feet in length or shorter when they are off their owner’s property. Pick up after your dog and toss pet waste in the garbage.
• All unlicensed, unregistered or inoperable motor vehicles must be parked in a building. Furniture, appliances and household furnishings also must be stored indoors.
edenprairie.org/CityCodeFAQ
Drinking Water Report
he City provides results of drinking water monitoring to advance consumer confidence and highlight the need to protect water resources. Drinking water monitoring from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024, revealed Eden Prairie drinking water met or exceeded federal standards. A complete report is available online.
edenprairie.org/DrinkingWater
The City uses Smart911 to communicate during emergencies. All landlines in Eden Prairie are automatically included in the system, but residents are encouraged to provide additional contact information to receive emergency alerts via text message or email. Sign up today!
edenprairie.org/EmergencyAlerts
Upgrade HVAC, Reduce Fossil Fuel Use
onsider replacing your air conditioner and furnace with a cold-climate airsource heat pump to improve cooling and heating efficiency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Keep your existing furnace for backup heat in extreme cold.
ElectrifyEverythingMN.org
Plant Shade Trees, Save Money
Planting shade trees around your home, particularly on the south and west sides, can reduce summer energy bills by as much as 50%. Shade helps cool the house and surroundings, ultimately decreasing the need for air-conditioning.
dnr.state.mn.us/TreeCare
Recycle Your Organic Waste
About 25% of what we throw away is organic material such as food and food-soiled paper that could be put to better use as compost. Due to dwindling landfill space, waste haulers serving Eden Prairie are required by state statute to offer and charge for curbside organics recycling services to most households, regardless of participation. Request an organics recycling cart from your hauler to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and use the services you’re paying for.
edenprairie.org/Organics
Learn how to switch from fossil fuel-powered appliances to electric ones and about the resources and incentives available to help with the transition. Eden Prairie residents can register for free.
Heat Pumps
6–7 p.m. June 9
Water Heating, Cooking and Clothes Drying
6–7 p.m. June 16
ElectrifyEverythingMN.org
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City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Fiscal Year Ended Dec. 31, 2024
Message from the City Manager
I am pleased to present the City of Eden Prairie 2024 Annual Report. Through a combination of graphics and plain language, this publication provides a high-level, easy-to-understand snapshot of the City’s finances.
Sincerely,
Rick Getschow City Manager
About the City of Eden Prairie
The City of Eden Prairie is home to more than 64,000 residents, 2,500 businesses, outstanding schools, and a multitude of natural and built amenities. With its flourishing economy, engaged community, and quality-of-life rating consistently higher than local and national benchmarks, life is good in Eden Prairie.
City Services Provided in 2024
3,337 fire calls
45,810 police calls
6,982 building permits issued
5,432 property appraisals completed
43 parks, 228 miles of trails, 510 lane miles of City streets maintained
City Finances
This report provides financial results for the following accounts:
General Fund
City’s primary operating fund
Property Taxes
Capital Projects Funds
Funds for acquisition or construction of major capital infrastructure
Debt Service Funds
Funds collected from taxes and other sources to pay debt
Enterprise Funds
User-fee funds collected from external customers
The median single-family home (MSFH) in Eden Prairie is valued at $536,400, and the 2024 City property tax for a MSFH is $1,582, an increase of 3.5% or $54 compared to 2023. When compared to MSFH values of similar cities in the metro area, Eden Prairie property taxes are among the lowest. Eden Prairie also has the lowest cumulative tax levy percentage increase over the last 15 years when compared to cities of similar size.
Comparable Cities Cumulative Tax Levy Increases 2010–2024
Governmental Revenues and Expenditures
Revenues for all funds except Enterprise, Internal Service and Fiduciary Funds totaled $80,977,038, an increase of 4.4% versus 2023. This can be attributed to strong performance in licenses and permits, property tax revenue and investment income. Expenditures for all funds except Enterprise, Internal Service and Fiduciary Funds totaled $80,803,919, an increase of 8.7% versus 2023. This can be attributed to wage and benefit increases, and additional capital outlay projects in 2024. The City is financially sound and maintained its net position for 2024.
5-Year Revenue Comparison
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5-Year Expenditure Comparison
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General Fund Revenue
Where the Money Comes From
Revenue: $56,048,252
Revenue: $59,838,216
Actual revenue was 106.8% of the budgeted amount. Property taxes and licenses and permits exceeded projections due to conservative budgeting, and intergovernmental revenue exceeded projections due to state and local grants received. Charges for Services was slightly more than budgeted due to the steady increase in recreation program participation since the pandemic.
General Fund Expenditures
Expenditures: $56,734,365 Actual expenditures were 98.6% of budget.
Projects Over
Enterprise Funds
Enterprise Funds account for the City’s utilities (water, wastewater, stormwater) and liquor operations, which are run like businesses, relying on fees and charges for revenue to cover expenditures.
Utilities
Eden Prairie’s water, wastewater and stormwater utilities serve approximately 20,000 residential, commercial and industrial accounts. The City’s water storage capacity is 12.5-million gallons and is supplied by a system of 16 wells and a Water Treatment Plant capable of producing 28-million gallons per day.
Water Utility Financial Results
Water usage decreased from 2.55-billion gallons to 2.04-billion gallons due to the large amount of rainfall in 2024 versus 2023. Rates also increased 3% in 2024. Total operating expenses (excluding depreciation) were 91% of the $9,472,747 budgeted and $1.36-million less than 2023 due to the cost of water treatment chemicals and the Citywide water meter changeout project.
Wastewater Utility Financial Results
In 2024, wastewater revenue increased $227,064, or 2.9% versus 2023 due to the rate increase. Total operating expenses (excluding depreciation) were 81.1% of the $8,488,016 budgeted, and $591,797 more than 2023. Disposal charges are the largest expense, totaling $4,606,808. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services establishes monthly disposal costs on a metro-wide basis. For 2024, the disposal fee increased 3.3%.
Stormwater Utility Financial Results
In 2024, stormwater revenue increased $103,437, or 2.7%, due to a rate change. Total operating expenses (excluding depreciation) were 99.6% of the $2,230,653 budgeted and $35,253 more than 2023.
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Municipal Liquor Store Operations
The City’s three municipal liquor stores comprise one of the largest municipal off-sale operations in the State of Minnesota. Eden Prairie Liquor profits contribute to the financial well-being of the City by funding important capital projects. City leaders believe municipal-owned liquor operations help to protect the health and safety of youth by placing emphasis on preventing sales to underage people.
Overall liquor store sales totaled $11,658,413 in 2024, a 0.91% decrease versus 2023; the City transferred $750,000 in profits to the Capital Improvement Project fund. Over the past 10 years, $7.8-million in liquor store profits have funded various projects, including construction of the new Miller Park courts, new play equipment and trail maintenance.
Long-Term Debt
-12.7% versus 2023
The outstanding debt funded the Aquatics Center, Fire Station 4 in southwest Eden Prairie, a new pump station and water storage reservoir, and the water meter changeout program.
Since 2003, Moody’s Investors Service has assigned its highest rating, Aaa, to the City of Eden Prairie’s bonds. In 2014, Eden Prairie secured a second AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor’s Financial Services. Reasons for the consistent bond ratings include Eden Prairie’s extensive and diversified tax base, low amount of rapidly amortized debt and capably managed operations.
About this Report Awards
The information for this report is from the City of Eden Prairie’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which was prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable legal requirements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024. This report provides information to the public about City of Eden Prairie services and the costs to provide these services. For a complete review of the City’s financial position for 2024, consult the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
edenprairie.org/Budget
The City received the following awards (valid for one year only) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA):
• Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023.
• Distinguished Budget Presentation award for the Two-Year Budget, for the fiscal years beginning Jan. 1, 2024 and 2025.
• Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2023.
Live performances 3 nights a week
Sunday, July 6 6 p.m. Church of Cash
Thursday, July 10 7 p.m. Eden Prairie Community Band
Friday, July 11 7 p.m. Two Sundays
Sunday, July 13 6 p.m. Lehto and Wright
Thursday, July 17 7 p.m. Mississippi Hot Club
Friday, July 18 7 p.m. Sawyer’s Dream
Sunday, July 20 6 p.m. Los Rebeldes
Thursday, July 24 7 p.m. Power of 10
Friday, July 25 7 p.m. Anti-Skip Protection
Monday, July 28 7 p.m. Corey Medina & Brothers
Thursday, July 31 7 p.m. Jordan Johnston and the Elevation
Sunday, Aug. 3 6 p.m. Salsa del Soul
Thursday, Aug. 7 7 p.m. Joyann Parker
Sunday, Aug. 10 6 p.m. Jazz on the Prairie Big Band
Thursday, Aug. 14 7 p.m. Morning Bird
Book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner Music by Frederick Loewe Lerner &
Original dances created by Agnes DeMille
Friday, Aug. 22 7 p.m. fABBAulous June 20–22, 26–29 7 p.m. FREE! Donations accepted
By Ed Monk
All tickets $5 at the door July 25–26 2 and 7 p.m.
Kick off the summer concert season with an afternoon of big-band jazz accompanied by the Noon Rotary’s Rib Fest.
Sunday, June 8
Featuring 7 Area Big Bands
Noon Bend in the River Big Band
1 p.m. Genesis Jazz Orchestra
2 p.m. Just Friends Big Band
3 p.m. ACME Jazz Company
4 p.m. River City Jazz Orchestra
5 p.m. Good News Big Band
6 p.m. Jazz on the Prairie Big Band
July 26–Aug. 3
June 17 Heart and Soul Drum Academy
June 24 Minnesota Sinfonia
July 8 Teddy Bear Band
July 15 Science Heroes
July 22 In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
July 29 Danielle Daniel
Aug. 5 The Dollipops
Aug. 12 Riffin’ Griffin
Come together for a week of festivities celebrating the diverse cultures that make up Eden Prairie’s vibrant community. SIGNATURE EVENT PeopleFest! Party Sunday, July 27 4–8 p.m.
edenprairie.org/PeopleFest
Come early, concessions and pre-show entertainment start at 7:30 p.m.; movies at 9 p.m. Noon RotaryClub Eden Prairie
Free Friday night movies under the stars
Aug. 1 Raya and the Last Dragon
Pre-show entertainment: TaikoArts Midwest
Aug. 8 Footloose
Pre-show entertainment: Wondercure
Aug. 15 The Lego Movie
Pre-show entertainment: MarimbaMatt
FRIDAY, JULY 4 • ROUND LAKE PARK
3 p.m. Community and food truck plaza open
3:15 p.m. Live music on the plaza: Blue Hazard
4:30 p.m. Live music on the plaza: Annie Mack
6 p.m. Mainstage performance: Maiden Dixie
7:45 p.m. Welcome from Mayor Ron Case and City Council
8 p.m. Mainstage performance: Free and Easy
10 p.m. Fireworks!
A MILITARY SALUTE
Free outdoor concert with the Eden Prairie Community Band and Prairie Ramblers playing some of your favorite classics
• Local veterans and active military are our special guests as we salute their service
• Bring a chair or blanket and wear your most patriotic red, white and blue
• Food and beverages available for purchase, or bring your own
Wednesday, July 2
6:30–8 p.m.
Staring Lake Amphitheatre
Presenting Sponsor
Free event featuring fun family activities and a spectacular sensory-friendly drone show
•Dance party
•Hands-on crafts
•Inflatables
•Kids bingo
•Lawn games
•Food truck plaza
•Foam party
Thursday, July 3
6–10 p.m.
Round Lake Park