Eden Prairie City Council City Council Meetings
Meetings typically occur the first and third Tuesdays of each month at City Center.
SCHEDULE
5:30 p.m.
Council Workshop
Heritage Rooms
6:30–6:55 p.m.
Public Open Podium
Council Chambers
Call 952-949-8412 to be scheduled to speak
7 p.m.
Council Meeting
Council Chambers
HOW TO WATCH
EPTV Live Cable Broadcast Comcast – SD 16, HD 813
Live Online
edenprairiemn.gov/CityTV facebook.com/CityOfEdenPrairie youtube.com/EPGov
Cable Playback Schedule edenprairiemn.gov/EPTV
Mayor Ron Case
Current Term 2023–2026
Previous Mayor Term 2019–2022
Previous City Council Member Terms 2017–2018; 2013–2016; 2009–2012; 2003–2006; 1999–2002; 1995–1998
RCase@edenprairiemn.gov 952-949-8593
Council Member
Mark Freiberg
Current Term 2023–2026
Previous Term 2019–2022
MFreiberg@edenprairiemn.gov 612-581-7504
Council Member
Kathy Nelson
Current Term 2023–2026
Previous Terms 2019–2022; 2015–2018; 2011–2014; 2007–2010
KNelson@edenprairiemn.gov 952-941-6613
Council Member PG Narayanan
Current Term 2025–2028
Previous Terms 2019–2020; 2021–2024
PGNarayanan@edenprairiemn.gov 952-393-3100
Council Member Lisa Toomey
Current Term 2025–2028
Previous Term 2021–2024
LToomey@edenprairiemn.gov 952-388-8827
Loans for Home Repairs
Forgivable loans up to $7,500 are available to qualifying residents ages 60 or older, who are owner-occupants of homes in need of repairs. Funds can be used to repair water heaters, furnaces and central air conditioning units, or for accessibility upgrades such as grab bars and handrails.
edenprairiemn.gov/SeniorRepair
Zero-interest, deferred loans up to $15,000 are available to qualifying low and moderate-income households to maintain, repair and improve Eden Prairie homes. Funds can be used for new roofs, siding, windows, electrical, plumbing, heating and insulation. Apply for 2026 loans after Jan. 1.
edenprairiemn.gov/RehabLoans
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What to Do During Snow Emergencies
hen the forecast indicates a snow accumulation of 2 inches or more, the City prepares for a Snow Emergency. When snow accumulation reaches 2 inches, a Snow Emergency is in effect; do not park on City streets until noon the next day. City crews work to keep roadways safe and passable throughout snow events and perform a full curb-to-curb cleanup when weather conditions allow.
edenprairiemn.gov/Snow
2025 Celebrating
As the year draws to a close, Several infrastructure projects were completed by the Public Works Department, including please join us in celebrating a reconstruction project along Shady Oak some of the significant milestones Road to enhance bike and pedestrian access to the that shaped Eden Prairie in 2025. Golden Triangle light rail station. Additionally, the department began using the City’s first all-electric garbage truck and installed a new level-three The Parks and Recreation Department charging station at City Center. coordinated the first phase of major trail
The Police Department hosted its first-ever restoration at Richard T. Anderson Youth Citizens Academy, allowing young adults Conservation Area and launched a new ages 14–19 to get a behind-the-scenes look at mobile app to make program registration more police operations. The department also hired an convenient. The department also constructed new additional social worker and construction badminton courts at Round Lake Park began on the Police Department and City The Fire Department responded to over Center Remodeling Project 4,000 medical, fire and special events, and The Community Development Department conducted more than 6,000 fire and life safety assisted over 700 walk-in customers with questions inspections. Building inspection permits were about housing and local services. The issued for development projects valued at department also partnered with 25 nonprofits more than $185-million and the department to support human service needs and secured began implementing a new staffing model to $200,000 in grants for a future housing study ensure it is well positioned for the future as the fire
Additionally, the department facilitated several service continues to evolve. significant development projects that will result in new housing and employment opportunities.
Finally, the accomplishments we achieve would not be possible without the assistance of about 50 residents and more than 40 high school students who volunteer to serve on the City’s six advisory commissions. This year, commission members:
Hosted a community conversation to foster connection during the annual PeopleFest! celebration and interacted with residents at several community events.
Reviewed plans for two multi-family residential projects and two industrial projects, and made several zoning amendments to facilitate ongoing growth in the community.
Coordinated swap events resulting in the re-use of 1 ton of clothing and hosted workshops to help residents learn about home electrification, recycling, electric vehicles and native plantings.
Approved a proposal for a new splashpad and playground equipment at Homeward Hills Park and provided input on dozens of topics related to Eden Prairie parks and natural resources
Continued a process for documenting the history of indigenous people who originally inhabited Eden Prairie and took steps to prepare the Dorenkemper House to be leased as a bookstore.
Collaborated with the Metropolitan Airports Commission and local flight schools to address noise concerns at Flying Cloud Airport.
On behalf of your elected officials and everyone who works for the City of Eden Prairie, thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you.
Sincerely,
Rick Getschow City Manager
Community Photo Contest Winners
Winners were chosen by the City’s Facebook followers. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated!
First Place
“Tweety”
Kelly Marshik
Second Place
“Barred Owl on Purgatory Creek”
Brett Sagers
Third Place
“Docked in the Glow”
Krishay Panchal
Discover opportunities to stay active, creative and connected this season. There’s something for everyone!
edenprairiemn.gov/Recreation
New City Website Address
Due to a new state law requiring all Minnesota cities to use .gov domains, the City’s website has moved from edenprairie.org to edenprairiemn.gov
Along with the website update, employee email addresses have also transitioned to the new domain.
Visits to edenprairie.org will automatically redirect to edenprairiemn.gov, and emails sent to old addresses will continue to reach City employees permanently.
edenprairiemn.gov
Cold Weather Rule Offers Help with Heating Bills
Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule protects residential utility customers from having electric or natural gas service shut off between Oct. 1 and April 30. To qualify for protection, customers must work with their utility providers to establish reasonable payment plans for their households. Both homeowners and renters are eligible.
Contact your electricity or natural gas provider to learn more.
mn.gov/puc/cwr
Green Disposal Guide
Hennepin County’s online Green Disposal Guide offers reuse, recycling and disposal options for batteries, furniture, carpet and more.
hennepin.us/GreenDisposalGuide
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.
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 and use the services you’re paying for.
Visit the City’s website to find a detailed list of items that can be placed in an organics bin.
edenprairiemn.gov/Organics
Reduce Salt
Use this Winter
Salt used on roads and walkways pollutes local lakes, streams and wetlands, which negatively affects water quality. You can help protect Eden Prairie’s water resources by decreasing your salt usage.
Start by shoveling well and if you need salt, scatter it widely. If the temperature is below 15 degrees, salt will not work so use sand instead. Finally, collect any undissolved salt and store it in an air-tight container for reuse.
edenprairiemn.gov/ReduceSaltUse
edenprairiemn.gov/SustainableEP
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