LIFE in the PRAIRIE
SUMMER 2023 Inside 2022 Annual Report Summer Entertainment Series
Help Manage EAB
As part of its multiyear emerald ash borer (EAB) management plan, the City continues treating or removing ash trees on public property. Removed trees are being replaced with a variety of tree species.
The City is also promoting proper management of ash trees on private property. Discounted EAB treatment rates are available to residents through 2023.
edenprairie.org/EAB
City Seeks Resident Input on Equity and Inclusion
To build on efforts to make our community more equitable and inclusive, City leaders would like to hear about the experiences of residents living in Eden Prairie.
Your input will help identify strengths and challenges related to equity and inclusion and will help guide the City with implementing recommendations outlined in its Race Equity Report.
edenprairie.org/DEI
Summer Street Maintenance Projects
Eden Prairie’s annual street maintenance program involves overlaying, reclaiming and sealcoating more than 45 miles of City streets each year. The goal is to preserve and protect the pavement to reach a 40- to 50-year life expectancy before a street requires complete reconstruction. Maps and updates about 2023 infrastructure projects are available online.
edenprairie.org/InfrastructureProjects
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New Business Resource Program
With Hennepin County’s new Elevate HennepinSM program, entrepreneurs can access resources to improve their business strategies.
The program provides services at no cost, including expert consulting, opportunities to network and a directory for owners to fnd fnancial resources, such as grants and lending opportunities.
ElevateHennepin.org
New Development Maps Available
Interactive online maps are now available to make it easier to fnd information about development projects in Eden Prairie.
The updated Development Projects map is an interactive list of projects in all stages of development. Search by location and fnd details like project status and architectural plans.
edenprairie.org/DevelopmentProjects
The new Development Dashboard provides an overall snapshot of development projects approved in Eden Prairie since 2017. Information such as numbers of residential units, square footage and electric vehicle parking spaces are included.
edenprairie.org/DevelopmentDashboard
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Be a Good Neighbor
Please keep the following ordinances in mind as you enjoy summer in Eden Prairie:
If your address ends with an odd number, you must 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 not be allowed to go Dogs must be on a leash 6 feet to seed and must be kept to a height in length or shorter when they are of 10 inches or less. off their owner’s property.
The use of power equipment such as lawn All unlicensed, unregistered or inoperable mowers, weed trimmers and chain saws is motor vehicles must be parked in a building. permitted only between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Furniture, appliances and household Monday through Sunday. furnishings also must be stored indoors.
edenprairie.org/CityCodeFAQ
New Splash Pad and Cricket Pitch Now Open at Nesbitt Park
Enjoy two new amenities at Nesbitt Park Preserve (8641 Center Way) this summer!
Gather friends and family for a game of cricket on the new pitch or stop by between 9 a.m.–8 p.m. to cool down at the new splash pad.
edenprairie.org/Parks
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Dispose Hazardous Materials Responsibly
Hennepin County operates drop-off facilities in Bloomington (1400 W. 96th St.) and Brooklyn Park (8100 Jefferson Highway) for hazardous waste and problem materials. Eden Prairie residents may also bring hazardous waste to the Environmental Center in Chaska (116 Peavey Circle).
edenprairie.org/SolidWaste
Get Help with Home Energy Projects
The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) offers a free Energy Advisor Service to help you achieve your home energy goals. The advisors answer questions and give advice about electrifcation projects, and connect you to fnancing, utility rebates and high-quality contractors.
mncee.org/EnergyAdvisor
2022 Drinking Water Report
The City provides results of drinking water monitoring to advance consumer confdence and highlight the need to protect water resources. Drinking water monitoring from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022 revealed Eden Prairie drinking water met or exceeded federal standards. A complete report is available online.
edenprairie.org/DrinkingWater
"-4 SUSTAINABLE '-I ' EDEN PRAIRIE
edenprairie.org/SustainableEP
Eden Prairie City Council
Mark Freiberg 612-581-7504
PG Narayanan 952-393-3100
Mayor
Ron Case 952-949-8593
Council Members
Kathy Nelson 952-941-6613
Lisa Toomey 952-388-8827
AllCouncil@edenprairie.org
Read Life in the Prairie articles in your language at edenprairie.org/News
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Eden Prairie, MN 55344-4485
952-949-8300
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Mark Your Calendar
PeopleFest! Party
July 30
3–7 p.m.
Staring Lake Amphitheatre
Lea los artículos de Life in the Prairie en su idioma en edenprairie.org/News
Community Cricket Night
June 8
6:30–8 p.m. Nesbitt Preserve Park
Community Drop-off Day
June 24
8 a.m.–2 p.m. Hennepin Technical College Night to Unite
Aug. 1
6–9 p.m.
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Party for Pride
Arts in the Park
Aug. 19
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
8:30 a.m.–noon
June 24 Purgatory Creek Park
Staring Lake Amphitheatre
edenprairie.org/Calendar
On the cover: Riley Lake shimmers in the summer sun.
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City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota
2022
ANNUAL REPORT
Fiscal Year Ended Dec. 31, 2022
fDEN PRAIRIE
Message from the City Manager
I am pleased to present the City of Eden Prairie 2022 Annual Report. Through a combination of graphics and plain language, this publication provides a high-level, easy-to-understand snapshot of the City’s fnances.
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 man-made amenities. With its fourishing economy, engaged community, and quality-of-life rating consistently higher than local and national benchmarks, life is good in Eden Prairie.
BY THE NUMBERS
43,363 Police calls
3,426 Fire calls
7,117 Building permits issued
5,195 Property appraisals completed
43 parks, 134 miles of trails, 510 lane miles of City streets maintained
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City Finances
This report provides fnancial 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 $430,400, and the 2022 City property tax for a MSFH is $1,424, an increase of 6.1% or $82 compared to 2021. When compared to MSFH values of similar cities in the metro area, Eden Prairie property taxes are among the lowest.
$2,500
City Tax 2022
Governmental Revenues and Expenditures
Revenues for all funds except Enterprise, Internal Service and Fiduciary Funds totaled $76,758,561, an increase of 2.6% versus 2021. This can be attributed to strong performance in licenses and permits, property tax revenue, and Community Center memberships steadily rebuilding post-pandemic. Expenditures for all funds except Enterprise, Internal Service and Fiduciary Funds totaled $73,244,589, an increase of 5.6% versus 2021. This can be attributed to wage and beneft increases as well as the ongoing maintenance of roads and trails, the Nesbitt Preserve Park splash pad, repairing tennis and basketball courts throughout City parks, and an LED light conversion at Miller Park. The City is fnancially sound and maintained its net position for 2022.
5-Year Revenue Comparison
5-Year Expenditure Comparison
$1,500 $1,000 $500 GOLDEN VALLEY INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MAPLEWOOD BURNSVILLE SAVAGE BLOOMINGTON APPLE VALLEY OAKDALE MINNETONKA EAGAN SHOREVIEW EDEN PRAIRIE LAKEVILLE WOODBURY SHAKOPEE MAPLE GROVE PRIOR LAKE EDINA PLYMOUTH CHANHASSEN
$2,000
$90,000,000 $90,000,000 $80,000,000 $70,000,000 $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 $0 2018 2019 2020 2022 2021 ’ Ill I - - - -- - - -- - -$80,000,000 $70,000,000 $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 $0 2018 2019 2022 2021 2020 Other Charges for Services Debt Service Capital Outlay Parks and Recreation Intergovernmental Revenue Licenses and Permits Public Works Fire Police Special Assessments Property Taxes Community Development Administration City of Eden Prairie 2022 Annual Report 3
General Fund Revenue
Where the Money Comes From
71% Property Taxes
10% Licenses and Permits
9% Charges for Services
10% Intergovernmental Revenue
Budgeted Revenue: $54,446,067
Actual Revenue: $55,637,307
Actual revenue was 102.2% 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 less than budgeted due to the continuing impact of the pandemic on parks and recreation programming, specifcally resulting in lower Community Center memberships than in prior years. Charges for Services is steadily increasing as compared to 2020 and 2021.
General Fund Revenues 2022 2021 2020
Property Taxes $39,685,634 $37,795,569 $36,263,433 Licenses and Permits 5,303,467 5,858,459 4,996,872 Intergovernmental Revenue 5,345,840 5,353,219 6,238,109 Charges for Services 5,201,248 4,156,921 2,464,886 Other 101,118 600,101 1,040,313 Total $55,637,307 $53,764,269 $51,003,613
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General Fund Expenditures
Signifcant
How the Money is Spent General Fund Expenditures 2022 2021 2020 9% Administration 13% Fire 5% Community Development 33% Police 27% Parks and Recreation 13% Public Works Administration $4,880,588 $4,652,491 $4,547,110 Community Development 2,412,940 2,304,990 2,431,612 Fire 6,841,419 6,481,923 6,439,103 Parks and Recreation 13,635,118 12,343,285 11,084,484 Police 17,053,157 16,145,234 15,357,194 Public Works 6,562,592 6,026,323 5,991,750 Total $51,385,814 $47,954,246 $45,851,253 Budgeted Expenditures: $52,664,085 Actual Expenditures: $51,385,814 Actual expenditures were 97.6% of budget.
Projects
$350K Total Pavement Management $5,193,722 2022 Capital Duck Lake Road Reconstruction $4,092,634 Improvement Systemwide Water Meter Changeout $2,107,002 Expenses: Lift Station Rehabilitation Program $608,092 Well 17 Construction $515,450 Trail Maintenance $426,110 $19,659,149 Nesbitt Preserve Park Splash Pad $386,903 East City Center LED Light Conversion $370,278 Miller Park LED Light Conversion $364,674 City of Eden Prairie 2022 Annual Report 5
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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 15 wells with a capacity of 28-million gallons per day.
Water Utility Financial Results
Water usage decreased from 2.43-billion gallons to 2.41-billion gallons due to a larger amount of rainfall in 2022 versus 2021. Rates also increased 3% in 2022. Total operating expenses (excluding depreciation) were 143% of the $7,244,444 budgeted, and $1,110,266 more than 2021 due to costs associated with the Citywide water meter change out project, increases in the City’s pension liability, cost of gas and electric, and cost of chemicals used to treat water.
Wastewater Utility Financial Results
In 2022, wastewater revenue increased $56,721, or 1% versus 2021. Total operating expenses (excluding depreciation) were 112.9% of the $5,927,568 budgeted, and $892,347 more than 2021. Disposal charges are the largest expense, totaling $4,159,931. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services establishes monthly disposal costs on a metro-wide basis. For 2022, the disposal fee increased 2.7%.
Stormwater Utility Financial Results
In 2022, stormwater revenue increased $139,193, or 3.8%, due to a rate change. Total operating expenses (excluding depreciation) were 97.2% of the $2,060,535 budgeted and $313,726 more than 2021.
$12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 Water Water Water Depreciation Expense Revenue 2020 2021 2022 $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 Wastewater Wastewater Wastewater Depreciation Expense Revenue 2020 2021 2022 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $0 Stormwater Stormwater Stormwater Depreciation Expense Revenue 2020 2021 2022 6 City of Eden Prairie 2022 Annual Report
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 profts contribute to the fnancial 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 $11,753,806 in 2022, a 1% increase versus 2021; the City transferred $800,000 in profts to the Capital Improvement Project fund. Over the past 10 years, $8.4-million in liquor store profts have funded various capital projects, including improved lighting at Miller Park, construction of a new Round Lake Park building and trail maintenance.
Long-Term Debt
-36.3% versus 2021
$13,165,000 of refunding bonds were
paid off in
2022.
Since 2003, Moody’s Investor Services 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 substantial and diversifed tax base, strong fnancial operations, low debt burden and strengths in fexibility with budget reserves, liquidity, management stability and fnancial policies.
Long-Term Debt Outstanding 2022 2021 General Obligation $3,673,000 $4,891,000 Revenue 10,615,000 10,965,000 Special Assessment 2,087,000 2,575,000 Tax Abatement 11,940,000 26,030,000 Total $28,315,000 $44,461,000
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About this Report
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, 2022. 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 fnancial position for 2022, consult the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
edenprairie.org/Budget
Awards
The City received the following awards (valid for one year only) from the Government Finance Offcers Association (GFOA):
• Certifcate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021.
• Distinguished Budget Presentation award for the Two-Year Budget, for the fscal years beginning Jan. 1, 2022, and 2023.
• Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, for the fscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021.
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344-4485
952-949-8300
TTY: 952-949-8399
Strike Up the Band A Military Salute
Bring a lawn chair or blanket an njoy free events all summer long! Music • Dance • Theater • M es • Storytelling • Spoken Word Free kid-friendly event with self-directed activity stations throughout the park • Infatables • Hands-on crafts • Kids bingo • Lawn games • Dance Party
• 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
Summertime food and beverages available for purchase,
your own
June 30 6:30 p.m. Staring Lake Amphitheatre EDEN PRAIRIE HOMETOWN CELEBRATION 2023
July 3 6–9:45 p.m. Round Lake Park FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES Summertime food and beverages available for purchase, or bring your own Mini freworks display adds some sparkle at the end of the evening TUESDAY, JULY
p.m. Community Plaza and Food Truck Plaza open 4:30 p.m. Music from The Barley Jacks Duo
p.m. Music from Rhino 7:45 p.m. Welcome from Mayor Ron Case and City Council
p.m. Music from Free and Easy 10 p.m. Fireworks! d e ovi Events take place at the Staring Lake Amphitheatre (unless otherwise noted), 14800 Pioneer Trail. Concessions available for purchase, or bring your own picnic and refreshments. Visit edenprairie.org/Calendar for information about each event; performers subject to change. Visit edenprairie.org/Updates for weather-related announcements.
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Sunday, June 11 Featuring Seven Area Big Bands
Noon Just Friends Big Band
Kick off the summer concert season with an 1 p.m. Good News Big Band afternoon of big-band jazz accompanied 2 p.m. ACME Jazz Company by the Noon Rotary’s Rib Fest.
3 p.m. River City Jazz Orchestra
4 p.m. Genesis Jazz Orchestra
5 p.m. Bend in the River Big Band
June 29 7 p.m. Church of Cash Quarantine Concert Version 6 p.m. Jazz on the Prairie Big Band
June 30 6:30 p.m. The Prairie Ramblers and Eden Prairie Community Band Military Salute
July 6 7 p.m. Minnesota Sinfonia
July 7 7 p.m. Ring of Kerry with Irish dance performance from Rince na Gréine
July 9 6 p.m. Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles
July 13 7 p.m. Power of 10
July 14 7 p.m. A Hard Day’s Night
July 16 6 p.m. Sawyer’s Dream
July 20 7 p.m. Dirty Shorts Brass Band
July 21 7 p.m. Minneapolis Commodores
Acapella Male Barbershop Chorus
June 16–18 7 p.m.
June 22–25 7 p.m.
Staring Lake Amphitheatre
Donations accepted with our thanks. Audience is invited to dress as their favorite Addams Family character. Additional parking available across Pioneer Trail at Flying Cloud Fields with complimentary shuttle bus.
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
18th Year
Children’s Theatre Workshop
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Performances designed just for kids!
JULY 30–AUG. 5
Kickoff event: PeopleFest! Party Join us in
celebrating the Sunday, July 30 Tuesdays variety of cultures 3–7 p.m.
10:30–11:15 a.m. that make up Staring Lake Amphitheatre
the Eden Prairie
July 23 6 p.m. Eden Prairie Community Band community.
June 20 50th Anniversary Performance Science Heroes “Saving Earth Together”
July 27 7 p.m. Lehto and Wright
July 28 7 p.m. Wondercure
July 31 7 p.m. Ecuador Manta
Aug. 3 7 p.m. Salsa del Soul
Aug. 6 6 p.m. Innocent Reggae Band
Aug. 10 7 p.m. Blue Groove Bluegrass Band
Aug. 13 6 p.m. Trevor McSpadden & Mary Cutrufello
Aug. 17 7 p.m. Echoes of Elvis
Visit edenprairie.org/Calendar for performance information
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Talewise and Jazz on the Prairie Big Band
by Jeff FluhartyA play performed by children for people of all ages.
July 28–30 2 p.m.
July 28–29 7 p.m.
Riley-Jacques Barn
9100 Riley Lake Road
Admission charged. Visit EdenPrairiePlayers.com for ticket information.
June 27 Ms. Rose & The Rosie Posies
July 11 In the Heart of the Beast “Puss-in-Boots” performance by David Hanzal
July 18 The Bazillions
July 25 3 Strings
Celebrating People with Disabilities
Aug. 1
Aug. 8
Aug. 15
Heart and Soul Drum Academy
Danielle Daniel
Teddy Bear Band
Denotes PeopleFest! community event
edenprairie.org/PeopleFest
Enjoy a free movie under the stars.
Come early, concessions and pre-show entertainment start at 7:30 p.m.; movies at 9 p.m.
Aug. 4 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Pre-show entertainment: DJ Kool Akiem, Desdamona, and See More Perspective
Aug. 11 Inside Out
Pre-show entertainment: Matt Hannah
Aug. 18 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Pre-show entertainment: Two Sundays
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