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EDEN PRAIRIE

Welcome!

Community Guide 2017

Welcome to Eden Prairie!

Eden Prairie’s list of accolades and rankings ar e impr essive, but only our residents know the whole story about why our community is a gr eat place to live and work.

The variety of opportunities for r ecreation and other forms of community involvement in Eden Prairie is endless. This Community Guide is a gr eat resource for learning about the events, community r esources, houses of worship and schools within the city.

Take time to explor e this guide and you will also discover the many outstanding nonpr ofit organizations that need volunteers like you in our community , as well as several service clubs who work to make Eden Prairie a better place through their work in the community.

Discover a new favorite park in the city . Amenities range from playgrounds and ball fields to wide-open spaces for enjoying nature. Eden Prairie also has unique recreational offerings such as dog parks, an ar chery range, a disc golf course and a skate plaza. Ther e ar e several outdoor ice rinks maintained in winter , as well as a gr oomed crosscountry ski trail and sledding hill at Staring Lake Park.

In Eden Prairie you can spend an evening gazing at the sky at the Staring Lake Observatory, learn about nature at the Outdoor Center and the Art Center is always bustling with activity, offering year-round classes for all ages. The Community Center, with its state-of-the art fitness equipment, ice rinks, racquetball courts, play str ucture and brand new Aquatics Center, is a focal point for the entir e community. Be sur e to check out the water park ar ea of our pool facility. Older adults can enjoy participating in all types of events and activities at the Senior Center as well.

All summer long, residents enjoy the sights and sounds of concerts, theater performances and movies at the Staring Lake Amphitheatre, and lar ge-scale community events such as the 4th of July Hometown Celebration, creating fun and memorable times with friends and family.

I encourage you to get involved in our city – that is truly what makes Eden Prairie a “community .” Use this guide to help you find ways to work here, volunteer here, make friends here and build a family here.

Nancy Tyra-Lukens Mayor

Eden Prairie, a suburban paradise Repeatedly ranked among the best places to live in the country, Eden Prairie lives up to its name in a compr ehensive way. The city includes an exemplary school system, a thriving business community , beautiful natural amenities and a host of excellent city services.

Some 2,200 businesses and 60,000 people call Eden Prairie home, a far cry fr om its sparse population in its early days. Formally incorporated in the 1960s, settlement in the ar ea now known as Eden Prairie str etches back to the middle of the 19th century.

Until the 1960s, the 36-squar e-mile space was a slowgrowing area occupied by farms and prairie land. But city plans that were established in the 1960s are alive to this day and form the foundation for future growth. The city has maintained the best of its prairie roots while developing the stability and variety that businesses, visitors and residents seek in a trustworthy community.

Inside this guide to Eden Prairie, you will discover some aspects of what makes the city desirable and nationally r ecognized. W e will of fer information about Eden Prairie’s acclaimed schools, trails, parks, community centers and chur ches. We’ll pr ofile the police and fire departments, touch on Eden Prairie history and much more.

We hope you find this guide to be a helpful tool in learning more about Eden Prairie and all it has to of fer, even if you’ve been a life-long resident.

10917 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 current.mnsun.com Editors…...........................................Sean Miner, Matthew Hankey Writer….......................................................................Sean Miner Photography….............................................................Sean Miner Layout & Design…......................Keith Anderson, Matthew Hankey Sales.......................................................................Catherine Cote Advertising Director…............................................Cheri O’Bannon Executive Editor…....................................................Peggy Bakken Director of News .................................................... Keith Anderson General Manager….....................................................Mark Weber Special thanks to Eden Prairie Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens for her par ticipation in this guidebook, pr oviding the w elcome to Eden Prairie message. Our appreciation also goes to the city of Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie Schools, Community Education and the many community organizations and local businesses that supported this publication.

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City

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Eden Prairie: Prosperous and pristine A top-notch city home to a diverse, connected community, Eden Prairie is one of the best places to live and work in the Twin Cities. Thanks to its stellar schools, bustling businesses and a host of other factors, the city is consistently lauded both locally and nationally as one of the best cities in which to live.

Residents themselves also find it to be a gr eat place to live. In a 2014 survey , 95 per cent of r esidents rated the quality of life in Eden Prairie as good or excellent.

Less than 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis, the city is accessible by several highways, such as Minnesota state Highways 62, 169 and 212, and Interstate 494. The Flying Cloud Airport is convenient for corporate business travel and is also a hub for recreational fliers.

For those traveling closer to home, SouthW est Transit is one of the finest busing and transportation systems for those commuting into and out of the city for work or fun.

Highways and travel r outes donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily mean congestion. Eden Prairie has more than 125 miles of trails and 1,000 acres of developed parkland. If ther eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a place you want to let your dog loose, go disc golfing, skating, sledding or just about anything else, chances ar e Eden Prairie has it.

The city of Eden Prairie operates numerous recreation4 | Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017

al facilities that community members can utilize, including the Community Center , Senior Center , Art Center , Staring Lake Park Amphitheatre, Riley-Jacques Barn and Outdoor Center.

It also owns and operates thr ee pr ofitable, top-notch liquor stores that annually contribute about $1 million to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Impr ovement Fund, which is used to pay for projects such as park and trail improvements.

The city of Eden Prairie has a council-manager plan of government where all policy and legislative decisions are the r esponsibility of the city council. Eden Prairie residents ar e r epresented by the mayor and four city council members. The council delegates all administrative duties to a city manager , who is accountable to the council for the ef fective administration of city business in accor dance with council decisions. Several city commissions also advise the city council on matters such as conservation, human rights, heritage preservation, parks and natural resources and other topics.

City Center 8080 Mitchell Road 952-949-8300 edenprairie.org

Schools

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Scholars, athletes, artists, exemplars Composed of a high school, middle school and six elementary schools including Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion School, the Eden Prairie School District is home to students and administrators that push the envelope in a wide range of ways.

The appr oximately 9,000-str ong student body is led by Superintendent Curt T ryggestad. Consistently, students at Eden Prairie’s schools perform excellently among their peers in other districts, fr om academic test scores to competitive athletic teams and more.

Within the schools, academic and support specialists collaborate with teachers to design and deliver personalized classroom instruction to ensure that each child reaches his or her full potential.

Some of these ef forts include the i-Learn@EP digital program, in which students use technology to engage with the materials, the Mosaic full-day pr ogram for gifted students in grades 3-7, and the STEM-based curriculum that focuses on science, technology , engineering and math.

Outside the typical grade schools, the district also has an Education Center that offers classes for any age, including Early Childhood Family Education, pr eschool, Early Childhood Special Education and mor e.

The district also of fers both half- and full-day kinder garten and before- and after-school programs.

In addition to its acclaimed sports teams that often make it to state championships, Eden Prairie High School’s students’ academic accomplishments also stand out, including many National Merit Scholar Finalists.

Eden Prairie High School was also r ecently rated one of the best schools in Minnesota for college preparation.

Additionally, the district has been named one of the best 100 communities in the nation for music education. The ranking is based in part on community advocacy for quality pr ograms, including its music pr ograms.

Created to support teachers and students, the Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools or ganizes several events throughout the year to raise funds that go directly to the schools.

For more information, visit edenpr.org.

Administrative Services Center 8100 School Road 952-975-7000 Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017 | 5

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Community Center

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Community Center: Endless activities The Eden Prairie Community Center earns its name with an exhaustive list of activities for residents, be they walk-in participants or full-fledged members. Between athletic equipment, a well-furnished pool and various auxiliary spaces, the public facility offers such a range of activities that anyone can find something to do throughout the year.

Patrons can expect top-of-the-line car dio equipment, resistance training and fr ee weights available in the fitness area. There are more than 100 group fitness classes offered each week, including Zumba, Barr e, aquatics, yoga, Pilates and mor e. Rooms available for use allow community groups of all stripes a place to accommodate meetings and grow.

The r ecently upgraded Aquatics Center at the Community Center featur es two eight-lane pools with two diving boar ds, a climbing wall, zer o-depth-entry r ecreational pool, spa and water slide. Pr ogramming is available for swimming lessons, fitness classes, open lap swimming and recreation.

A variety of skating activities take place on the thr ee indoor, r egulation-size sheets of ice. The Community

Center is home to the Eden Prairie Hockey Association and the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club.

Youth and adults enjoy the Community Center’s open gymnasium and take full advantage of the opportunities to play pickup and league basketball, pickleball and volleyball.

The gymnasium has two full-sized racquetball courts that can also be used for wallyball.

With all it has to of fer, it’s no surprise Eden Prairie Sun Current readers have voted the Eden Prairie Community Center as the “Best Rec Center” in the city of Eden Prairie.

For mor e information and to view schedules visit edenprairie.org/communitycenter.

Whether it’s letting young ones have their fun in the Play Care area, businesses holding meetings or residents just wanting a good workout, the Community Center is always a worthwhile option.

Eden Prairie Community Center 16700 Valley View Road 952-949-8470 Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017 | 7

Community Education

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Learn a new hobby at Community Ed. Looking to pick up a new skill, or hone an existing one? The Adult Enrichment Classes of fer a plethora of classes for lifelong learners designed to do either that.

Hundreds of classes ar e of fered thr oughout the year , with new classes beginning weekly.

Classes center on skills including cooking, fitness, languages, technology, history, music, maintenance and much more.

The EPIC Youth Pr ogram ignites inter est and challenges students in a fun, safe and supportive atmosphere. These enrichment and r ecreational classes are a good opportunity to learn fun things outside of class.

Usually held at elementary schools, the program connects students with learning a variety of topics, whether it’s learning a new art form, playing soccer or learning how a robot works.

The Early Childhood Program in Community Education encompasses many things and serves mor e than 1,500 families each year thr ough Early Childhood Family Education, preschool and early childhood screening.

ECFE classes ar e designed to str engthen families and support children’s healthy growth and development.

Ongoing weekly and one-time classes provide parenting tips that can be used immediately. The Little Eagles Preschool program provides children with all aspects of developmental preparation. The program content, highly qualified teachers and use of best teaching practices earned the pr eschool program the highest state Par ent 8 | Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017

Aware rating of four stars.

These are only a sample of the age groups and subjects Community Education touches on. Eden Prairie Community Education publishes seasonal course catalogues with pages of courses, r egistration and fee details. The catalogues and more information is also available on the Eden Prairie Community Education website, edenpr . org/epcommunityed Programs offered: • Adult Enrichment Classes • Adult Basic Education and ESL • Adults with Disabilities • Teen Driver Education • EPIC Youth Program • Youth Leadership and Service • Tutoring • Little Eagles Preschool • Early Childhood Family Education • Early Childhood Special Education • Early Childhood Screening • Free infant classes • Facility rental • Volunteer program Eden Prairie Community Education 8040 Mitchell Road 952-975-6940

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Watershed districts

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Where two watersheds intersect The land in Eden Prairie is divided into two watershed districts, named for Nine Mile Creek and Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek. A watershed district is a local unit of government whose goal is to conserve natural resources through land use planning, flood control and other conservation projects. A watershed is all the land ar ea that drains to a specific water r esource, such as a lake or str eam. They range in size from a few square miles to entire continents.

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District The Nine Mile Cr eek Watershed District was the first urban watershed district in Minnesota, formed in 1959.

It encompasses about 50 squar e miles in surface ar ea around Nine Mile Cr eek. The district is located in Hennepin County and includes parts of Edina, Bloomington, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins and Richfield.

Contrary to the name, the main stem of the cr eek is actually 15 miles long, and the south fork of the cr eek is 8.5 miles long. The cr eek got its name fr om early settlers in Minnesota who traveled west fr om Fort Snelling along Old Shakopee Road, a nine-mile trek.

The Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is governed by

a board of managers appointed by the Hennepin County Commissioners, and managers serve three-year staggered terms.

In September 2015, the district opened the Nine Mile Creek Discovery Point facility at 12800 Gerar d Drive, in Eden Prairie. The five-acre property serves to educate and inspire residents about local water and natural resources.

Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District The Riley-Pur gatory-Bluff Cr eek W atershed District was established in 1969. Originally known as the RileyPurgatory Creek Watershed District, it became the RileyPurgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District in 1984.

Its function is to protect and manage the water resources within the district, which is appr oximately 50 squar e miles in surface area and encompasses the land area tributary to Riley Cr eek, Purgatory Creek, and Bluf f Creek in Hennepin and Carver counties.

The district includes portions of Bloomington, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Shor ewood. The main of fice is located at 14500 Martin Drive, Suite 1500, in Eden Prairie.

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Parks

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Parks nestled in city space throughout Though well developed with sprawling suburban housing and a convenient business district, Eden Prairie retains an abundance of pr eserved natural space within its bor ders.

Along with a variety of city amenities, including ball fields, beaches and skating rinks, Eden Prairie also has more than 1,000 acr es of developed parkland and mor e than 125 miles of trails.

There are more than 50 parks and conservation areas in Eden Prairie.

Parks Anderson Lakes Park 10000 Anderson Lakes Pkwy.

Birch Island Park 6225 Eden Prairie Road Birch Island Woods Conservation Area 6410 Indian Chief Road Bluffs West 1 10458 Devonshire Place 12 | Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017

Bluffs West 2 10292 Edinburgh Circle

Edenvale Conservation Area 7200 Edenvale Blvd.

Bryant Lake Park 6800 Rowland Road

Edenvale Park 7200 Edenvale Blvd.

Camp Edenwood 6350 Indian Chief Road

Edgewood Park 6950 Edenvale Blvd.

Cardinal Creek Conservation Area 12828 Gerard Drive

Flying Cloud Fields 15219 Pioneer Trail

Carmel Park 11610 Tyrell Drive

Forest Hills Park 13708 Holly Road

Creekwood Park 12341 Sunnybrook Road

Franlo Park 10245 Franlo Road

Crestwood Park 9780 Dell Road

Hidden Ponds Park 18300 Twilight Trail

Eden Lake Park 11700 Anderson Lakes Parkway

High Trail Estates Park 6608 W 168th Ave.

Eden Valley Park 16600 Duck Lake Trail

Holasek Hill Park 6395 Pinnacle Drive

Edenbrook Conservation Area 6655 Dell Road

Homeward Hills Park 12000 Silverwood Drive

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James A. Brown Conservation Area 11449 Landing Road

Prairie East Park 10379 Balsam Way

Rustic Hills Park 17465 Rustic Hills Drive

Lower Purgatory Creek Conservation Area 9943 Homeward Hills Road

Prairie View Park 17255 Peterborg Road

Smetana Lake Park 7620 Smetana Lane

Purgatory Creek Park 13001 Technology Drive

Staring Lake Park 13600 Pioneer Trail

Red Rock Conservation Area 15440 Village Woods Drive

Sterling Field Park 17800 Sterling Terrace

Red Rock Lake Park 15416 Boulder Pointe Road

Timber Creek Conservation Area 6395 Ginger Drive

Rice Marsh Lake Park 8266 Erin Bay

Topview Park 7231 Gerard Drive

Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area 18700 Flying Cloud Drive

Westgate Conservation Area 7672 Bittersweet Drive

Miller Park 8208 Eden Prairie Road Mitchell Marsh Conservation Area 7520 Eileen St. Nesbitt Preserve Park 8641 Center Way Nine Mile Creek Conservation Area 7790 Golden Triangle Drive Overlook Park 9514 Grey Widgeon Place Pheasant Woods Park 8420 Mitchell Road Pioneer Park 8940 Sutton Drive Prairie Bluff Conservation Area 10092 Indigo Drive

Riley Creek Conservation Area 9795 Canopy Trail Riley Lake Park 9180 Riley Lake Road Round Lake Park 16691 Valley View Road

Willow Park 7402 Butterscotch Road Wyndham Knoll Park 6525 Dell Road Parks & Recreation Department 8080 Mitchell Road 952-949-8442 Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017 | 13

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Facilities

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Parks chock-full of amenities Though the parks of Eden Prairie offer expansive natural areas for the use of citizens and visitors, they ar e also r eplete with amenities of the man-made variety. Whether for an activity or a space to host an event, look no further than these parks.

Below is a list of park pavilions, dog parks, facilities available for rent, a disc golf course and other points of interest.

Parks and Recreation Rental Facilities For mor e information visit edenprairie.org/facilityrentals. Reservations ar e available by calling 952949-8333.

Eden Prairie Community Center 16700 Valley View Road Crestwood Park Building 9780 Dell Road

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Edenvale Park Building 7200 Edenvale Blvd.

Riley-Jacques Barn 9096 Riley Lake Road

Forest Hills Park Building 13708 Holly Road

Round Lake Park Building 16691 Valley View Road

Homeward Hills Park Barn 12000 Silverwood Drive

Round Lake Park Pavilion 16691 Valley View Road

Miller Park Building 8405 Shoreline Drive (located off Eden Prairie Road)

Senior Center 8950 Eden Prairie Road

Nesbitt Preserve Park Building 8641 Center Way Prairie View Park Building 17255 Peterborg Road Purgatory Creek Park Lambert Pavilion 13001 Technology Drive Riley Lake Park Pavilion 9180 Riley Lake Road

Staring Lake Park Amphitheatre 14800 Pioneer Trail Staring Lake Park Building 14800 Pioneer Trail

Off-Leash Dog Exercise Areas Flying Cloud Dog Park (open year-round) 7171 Flying Cloud Drive Staring Lake Park (seasonal) 13800 Pioneer Trail

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Hockey Rinks Crestwood Park Hockey Rink (seasonal) 9780 Dell Road Open April to October Edenvale Park Hockey Rink (seasonal) 7200 Edenvale Boulevard Open April to October Homeward Hills Park Hockey Rink (seasonal) 12000 Silverwood Drive Open April to October Nesbitt Preserve Park Hockey Rink (seasonal) 8641 Center Way Open April to October Bryant Lake Park (Part of Three Rivers Park District) 6464 Rowland Road

Disc Golf Staring Lake Park, 9 holes

14800 Pioneer Trail Archery Range Staring Lake Park (North of the J.R. Cummins-Grill Homestead) 13600 Pioneer Trail

Skating rinks Staring Lake Park Ice Rink 14800 Pioneer Trail 952-934-7120 Round Lake Park 16691 Valley View Road 952-934-7114 Prairie View Park 17255 Peterborg Road 952-934-6057 Homeward Hills Park 12000 Silverwood Drive 952-942-8211 Crestwood Park 9780 Dell Road 952-974-3906

Edenvale Park 7200 Edenvale Blvd.

952-937-3476 Forest Hills Park 13708 Holly Road 952-937-0928 Nesbitt Preserve Park 8641 Center Way 952-983-0607 Miller Park 8208 Eden Prairie Road 952-975-1889

Skiing and sledding Staring Lake Sledding Hill 14800 Pioneer Trail Staring Lake Ski Trail East Entrance 13800 Pioneer Trail Contact the city for more info: Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation 952-949-8442 edenprairie.org/parksandrec Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017 | 17

Liquor

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Park amenities aided by liquor sales Along with 300 other cities, Eden Prairie has had municipal liquor stores since the repeal of prohibition in 1933.

Stocking and staffing three stores throughout the city, the city operates a pr ofitable business that pr ovides citizens with top-notch liquor stores.

This practice not only allows for greater control over liquor being sold and consumed in the city, but also further diversifies the city’s revenue sources.

Profits from the city’s liquor operations ar e transferred to the city’s Capital Impr ovement Plan fund. Some of this year ’s CIP projects included impr ovements to playground equipment, ice rink dasher boar ds and parking lots at several city parks, as well as street and trail maintenance throughout the community.

Per changes to state law in 2017, Eden Prairie Liquor stores will be open on Sunday, starting as early as July 2.

Operational hours for Sundays had yet to be announced when this guide printed.

For more information about Eden Prairie Liquor , visit edenprairie.org/EPLiquor.

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Eagles Athletics

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Eagles continue to soar in 2016-17 The Eden Prairie High School Eagles had numer ous teams and individuals qualify and excel in the state tour nament in yet another year brimming with athletic success.

The girls lacr osse program won its second consecutive and the program’s fourth state title with teammates Naomi Rogge, Hannah Brink and Sara W oodring named to the all-tournament team.

The per ennial state power football pr ogram went 1 12, reaching the Pr ep Bowl (Class 6A state championship game). The boys and girls hockey teams made it to the state semifinal in their respective tournaments with some of the state’s top players, including two Mr. Hockey finalists, Nick Leivermann and Casey Mittelstadt, the latter of whom was named Mr. Hockey. In boys hockey, the Eagles lost to eventual state champion Grand Rapids 3-2 in the semifinals befor e Sullivan scor ed 65 seconds into over time of the third-place game to top Lakeville South 3-2.

Eden Prairie girls hockey also lost to the eventual state champion in the state semifinals. Edina shut out the Eagles 4-0 in the semifinals, and the Eagles r egained its confidence to shut out Hill-Murray 6-0 in the thir d-place game. Standout forward Naomi Rogge was a Ms. Hockey award finalist and Class 2A First-Team All-State honoree

along with goalie Alex Dobchuk.

In football, Totino-Grace continues to be the only team that has topped Eden Prairie since 2012. The two Eagles teams met for the Class 6A state title in November with Totino-Grace winning 28-20 in the first Prep Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Eagles boys and girls swim teams each experienced plenty of success starting with the girls finishing fourth in the Class AA state meet in the fall with three top-four event finishes. The boys finished second in the state meet to make it seven consecutive seasons with a topthree team finish at state, with several state champions.

In cross country, the Eagles sent three girls to the state meet, led by junior Malakai Holloway garnering 23r d place, while the boys sent two runners to the meet with senior Parker Phillips turning in a 14th place finish.

In track, Eden Prairie sprinter Denzel Brown captured the state 200-meter dash title in June 2016 and was r unner-up in the 100. This spring, Brown, now a senior, has posted the quickest times in the state in each event and also is part of the state’s top 4x100 relay team.

Last June, current Minnesota Gophers freshman Ashley Ramacher successfully defended her 2015 high jump title and was sixth in the 100-meter hurdles.

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Public Safety

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Police and fire, keeping the city safe Eden Prairie is a r emarkably safe place, thanks in lar ge part to the excellent work of the Eden Prairie Police and Fire Departments.

The Eden Prairie Police Department has 150 staff members and volunteers who serve the 36-squar e-mile city, responding to just shy of 50,000 calls in 2016. Ther e are seven patrol units as well as the secondary K-9, field training, traffic, reserve, emergency response, crime tech and crisis intervention team units.

The investigations division consists of the criminal investigations unit, the school liaison unit, the special investigations unit and the explor er unit. Ther e ar e thr ee sergeants, 13 officers and two full-time civilian employees in the investigations division.

The support division is made up of the r ecords, dispatch, pr ofessional development, support operations, community service/animal contr ol, r etail crime, zoning and licensing, chaplain and airport unit. Ther e are three sergeants, two supervisors and 24 civilians in the support division.

The mission of the Eden Prairie Fir e Department is to lead and strive to minimize risk, incr ease safety and improve the quality of life in the community through education, code compliance and emer gency response. The fire department r esponds to mor e than 1,500 calls per year , and is made up of 95 paid, on-call firefighters and nine full-time firefighters.

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building permits each year, and through a process of more than 11,500 inspections, oversees an average of $235 million in development projects annually. The fire prevention division consists of four fire pr evention specialists who inspect businesses, day car es and r ental units thr oughout the city , as well as pr ovide fire safety education for schools, businesses and residents.

The emergency response division oversees maintenance and programming of approximately 960 handheld radios throughout the city , manages the city’s radio tower and provides support to the joint police and fire dispatch center, as well as pr ovides security systems to mor e than 20 city-operated facilities. The emergency preparedness division oversees the city’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), made up of 110 community volunteers who are trained in disaster pr eparedness, as well as the city’s CodeRED emer gency notification system that pr ovides high-speed telephone calling and text messaging dir ectly to homes, businesses and mobile phone users.

The Eden Prairie Police and Fir e departments pr ovide a number of pr ograms, services and community events each year. These include Car Seat Safety Inspections, Safety Camp, an Open House event and the annual Night to Unite celebration.

Police Department 8080 Mitchell Road 952-949-6200

Fire Department 14800 Scenic Heights Road 952-949-8336

Air Expo 2017

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AirExpo 2017: Take to the skies From pilots who have logged thousands of hours in a cockpit to onlookers on the cusp of curiosity, the AirExpo offers a chance to fly high and experience the thrill of aviation.

The event takes place at W ings of the North Air Museum, which is located at 10100 Flying Cloud Drive, Suite 100 in Eden Prairie, at Flying Cloud Airport.

The annual AirExpo features both aircraft stationed at the museum and outside craft, as well as the opportunity for aviation-related exhibitors to interact with attendees.

Some 8,000 people came to the 2016 show, which featured approximately 40 aircraft.

The 2017 show is scheduled for July 15 and 16. Tickets are available for $17 per adult attendee, $5 for each child ages 7-12 and free for children 6 and younger.

The annual Evening with Eagles Dinner and Symposium, a rare opportunity to meet some of America’s aviation heroes, is once again being held in conjunction with the AirExpo. Headlining the event as main speaker will be NASA Astronaut Franklin “Story” Musgrave, who flew on six spaceflights during his venerable 30-year NASA career.

Other VIPs ar e scheduled to attend, including pilot aces from World War II, Korea and Vietnam, 8th Air Force crew members and W orld War II naval aviators. Held 5:30-10 p.m. Satur day, July 15, the Evening with Eagles will also take place at Wings of the North Air Museum.

Numerous air craft ar e curr ently on display at W ings of the North, many of which ar e expected to make appearances at the AirExpo. Among them ar e the North American P-51D Mustang, “Sierra Sue II,” a Cessna 150L Commuter civilian air craft and a Boeing Stearman that was flown by then-futur e President of the United States George H. W. Bush.

Currently under r estoration is a BT -15, with several others next on the docket, including an AT-11, A Culver Cadet and a T-28.

To find more information on the AirExpo, visit wotn. org/airexpo.

AirExpo 2017 Flying Cloud Airport 10100 Flying Cloud Drive, Gate A 952-746-6100 Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017 | 21

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History

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The storied history of Eden Prairie Though still idyllic, Eden Prairie once earned its namesake more literally. Some of the first settlers in the area staked their claims in the Minnesota River V alley, the southern portion of the city, giving the city its name.

In the early 1850s, John McKenzie and others platted a village they called Hennepin. Other settlers, including Hiram Abbott, claimed a northern part of the prairie after a land purchase was made with Native Americans in 1851.

By 1858, the Eden Prairie T ownship was established.

The township, accor ding to the Eden Prairie Historical Society, was nearly 20,000 acr es, plenty of r oom for the 749 people who lived ther e in 1880. The land they shared was worth $266,303, accor ding to the land valuation at the time.

The first schoolhouse, an 18-by-24-foot log house, was built in 1854, which was also the year of the earliest r eported religious service.

The growth of the area began in the 1960s, after farmers began selling their land. It wasn’t until 1963 that the township officially became a village.

Today, the Eden Prairie Historical Society has helped keep residents connected to Eden Prairie history, including historical sites such as the popular Rustica Cafe in the historic Smith-Douglas-More House and the recently-renovated Cummins-Phipps-Grill Homestead acr oss from the Flying Cloud Airport.

The Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial is another important site with br onze statutes and an Honor W all that commemorates 17 people fr om Eden Prairie killed in armed services, dating back to the Civil War. The Veterans Memorial Committee, separate fr om the Historical Society, took years to raise funds for the special memorial, which debuted in November 2009.

To keep in touch with history , the Eden Prairie Historical Society hosts regular events.

Summer and fall events: • Fall Harvest Celebration is held in October at the Riley Jacques Barn and Dorenkemper House.

These event schedules may change, and the Historical Society will have new events and mor e information available as they come.

For more information, visit edenprairiehistory.org.

Historic sites: • Eden Prairie History Center and Museum, City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road • Smith-Douglas-More House, 8107 Eden Prairie Road • Riley-Jacques Barn & Dorenkemper House, 9096 Riley Lake Road • Cummins-Phipps-Grill House, 13600 Pioneer Trail • Veterans Memorial, Pur gatory Creek Conservation area, 13001 Technology Drive Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017 | 23

Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber: Helping businesses prosper With commerce itself thriving throughout Eden Prairie, the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commer ce exists to continue that trend as well as offer various programs, volunteer opportunities and experiences for its members, residents and students.

Founded in 1969, the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce also represents its members on local, state and federal issues, which is partly done through its Public Policy and Workforce Development Committees.

The chamber has nearly 450 members and is looking forward to continued steady gr owth. It also hosts mor e than 120 programs each year, according to Chamber President Pat MulQueeny, many of which pr ovide networking opportunities. More than 6,000 people participated in chamber events in 2015.

These events serve not only its members, but of fers connections with the community. They have strong partnerships with the city of Eden Prairie and the Eden Prairie Independent School District. Through the relationship with the school district, the Chamber supports a membership program for Eden Prairie High School students. Students can learn how to network, dress like a professional and conduct job shadows and informational interviews.

Beyond weekly networking events and partnership programs, there are plenty of unique opportunities available to the br oader community thr ough the Chamber such as international trips, scholarships for students, a Home, Landscape and Garden Expo and a Career Fair at Eden Prairie High School.

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The Chamber also organizes several trips for members each year, to experience new places and gr ow international connections. Trips in 2017 included a Scandinavian venture in May and another to Vienna in December.

In 2016, the Chamber also added a new signature event for the wider business community: the Twin Cities Young Professionals Summit. This summit gathered hundreds of young professionals from a variety of industries to gr ow their business expertise, focus their leadership skills and learn how to integrate their passions into the workplace.

There are also a variety of opportunities for those that want to make connections locally on a egular r basis. There is a weekly Business@Breakfast meeting that meets 7:308:30 a.m. every W ednesday, monthly networking events including luncheons and after -hours and lar ger annual events, including a Gala and Golf Tournament.

The Chamber recently renewed and refreshed its vision for the future of the Eden Prairie business community by developing a thr ee-year strategic plan. The planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thr ee goals are to grow the influence of the Eden Prairie business community through advocacy and thoughtful public policy initiatives, to str engthen the or ganization and ensure growth through bold leadership and to ensure the future prosperity of the Eden Prairie marketplace.

Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce 11455 Viking Drive, Suite 270 952-944-2830

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Faith

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Communities of faith in Eden Prairie Eden Prairie is home to many churches that provide places of worship for people of various faiths:

Grace Church 9301 Eden Prairie Road 952-926-1884

Prairie Hill Evangelical Free Church 17200 Valley View Road 952-937-9593

Christ Lutheran Church 16900 Main St. 952-937-1233

Immanuel Lutheran Church of Eden Prairie 16515 Luther Way 952-937-8123

Prairie Lutheran Church 11000 Blossom Road 952-829-0525

City Hill Fellowship 12901 Roberts Drive 952-941-7290 Eden Prairie Assembly 16591 Duck Lake Trail 952-934-2173 Eden Prairie Presbyterian Church 9145 Eden Prairie Road 952-937-8000 Eden Prairie United Methodist Church 15050 Scenic Heights Road 952-937-8781

King of Glory Lutheran Church 17850 Duck Lake Trail 952-934-1708

Resurrection Life Church & W orld Ministry Center 16397 Glory Lane 952-934-5433

Liberty Baptist Church 6500 Baker Road 952-934-0811

St. Andrew Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Drive 952-937-2776

LifePath Christian Community 9957 Valley View Road 952-942-5447

Victory Lutheran Church 16200 Berger Drive 952-934-0956

Pax Christi Catholic Community 12100 Pioneer Trail 952-941-3150

Wooddale Church 6630 Shady Oak Road 952-944-6300 Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017 | 25

Senior Center

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Activities abound at the Senior Center The Eden Prairie Senior Center provides a community hub for all sorts of activities and other goings-on for older adults in Eden Prairie.

Staff members work closely with participants to of fer a variety of events and pr ograms featuring something for everyone. Open weekdays and some evenings, the senior center offers popular programming and activities for all interests.

The Eden Prairie Senior offers fitness, health and wellness programs such as a year -round walking club, biking gr oup, tai chi classes, silver sneakers classes and Zumba classes.

In addition, several seminars ar e offered throughout the year on a variety of topics such as financial planning, driving safety , navigating the health car e system and more.

A variety of recreational programs and common-interest groups are offered on a weekly and biweekly basis.

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foot, mahjongg, pinochle or getting together for crafting, quilting or woodworking.

Special events such as the Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakfast, spring lunch, garden party, summer BBQ, golf tournament, veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakfast, fall lunch and holiday lunch give par ticipants a chance to enjoy a cater ed meal and socialize with friends.

Day trips and overnight trips ar e offered throughout the year to destinations ar ound the metr o and the sur rounding Upper Midwest. These events of fer opportunities to enjoy theater pr oductions, tour historic sites, check out beautiful scenery and much more.

Visit edenprairie.org/seniorcenter to learn more and find out about all the opportunities the Senior Center has to offer.

Eden Prairie Senior Center 8950 Eden Prairie Road 952-279-8058

Library

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Learning that goes beyond just books Though boasting an impr essive collection of materials in English, Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Somali and Vietnamese, the Eden Prairie Library is mor e than just a r epository for r eading material. It’s a vital community resource, serving tens of thousands of patr ons a year.

Visitors can enjoy special classes and events such as Family Storytime, Teen Tech Workshop, Playing Around With Theater and mor e. The library r egularly partners with the Friends of the Eden Prairie Library and other local organizations to of fer children’s book clubs, computer classes for seniors, “Paws to Read” sessions that reinforce childr en’s r eading skills, educational pr ograms for grade school and high school students and many other learning opportunities.

The Friends of the Library sponsor four book sales each year to raise funds for programs and initiatives, and they collaborate and work with the library to make it a welcoming place. New members ar e welcomed. When asked why they ar e involved, these helpful volunteers described the library as a place to “share a love of learning and r eading” with the lar ge diverse community of Eden Prairie and a place to “develop future readers.”

Audio books, books on car eer planning and business resources ar e also in high demand. Approximately 80 computers are available for free use, many of them with Microsoft of fice pr oducts and a dozen with document and photo scanning capability.

The Eden Prairie Library is located 565 Prairie Center Drive.

For more information about the Eden Prairie Library , call 612-543-6275 or visit hclib.org Hennepin County libraries Hennepin County Library consists of 41 libraries located in Minneapolis and suburban Hennepin County and is r ecognized as one of the top library systems in the country.

Hennepin County Library of fers about five million books, CDs, DVDs, downloadables and other r esources in more than 40 languages.

The Eden Prairie Library 565 Prairie Center Drive 612-543-6275 Eden Prairie Community Guide 2017 | 27