PRAIRIELIFEinthe FALL 2022 Inside City Council Election
200 City Named Top Workplace F or the ninth year in a row, the City of Eden Prairie has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the “Star Tribune.” Top workplace rankings are based on survey information collected from more than 79,000 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonproft organizations.CityManager Rick Getschow said the City’s core values of collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships are key to its high-performing and engaged work culture. “Our values guide everything we do, and our employees embrace these values when serving our residents, businesses, visitors and coworkers.” StarTribune.com/MN-Top-Workplaces Work with us! Explore career opportunities and learn more about the culture at the City of Eden Prairie! edenprairie.org/Employment 2 Life in the Prairie Fall 2022
City ElectionCouncil The Nov. 8 General Election includes various federal, state, county and local offces. In Eden Prairie, the position of mayor and two at-large City Council member seats are on the ballot. The mayor and four City Council members are elected to serve four-year terms. The following residents have fled for candidacy in the City Council election: MAYOR Ron Case* Tracey Schowalter CITY COUNCIL (two seats) Mark Freiberg* Greg KathyLehmanNelson* Micah Olson Early*Incumbentvotingby absentee ballot begins Friday, Sept. 23. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8 and polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters may have new polling places due to precinct redistricting. Find your polling place at PollFinder.sos.state.mn.us You must vote at the polling location for the precinct in which you live or by absentee ballot. edenprairie.org/Elections Life in the Prairie Fall 2022 3
Fire WeekPrevention S moke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms save lives. However, there is often confusion regarding which alarm to use, where to put them and what the different sounds indicate.
National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9–15. Explore age-appropriate lessons for your entire family and learn the sounds of fre safety! NFPA.org
Working to Improve Equity and Inclusion
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n August City Council members hosted a town hall meeting with residents from diverse backgrounds to learn about their experiences living in Eden Prairie. The feedback from this meeting is helping to guide City staff with implementing recommendations outlined in the City’s Race Equity Report. Updates regarding the City’s commitment to making Eden Prairie a more equitable and inclusive community are provided to the Human Rights and Diversity Commission and City Council on a regular basis. edenprairie.org/DEI
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In addition to permanent installations, such as “River Rapids” at Staring Lake Park and the Preserve Boulevard sculptures, Eden Prairie is also home to a Rotating Art Series of temporary installations throughout the community. Current locations for viewing rotating art include the City Center and Senior Center, Purgatory Creek Park and the Minnesota River Vista Outlook tunnel.
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he City of Eden Prairie is committed to supporting public art to bolster creative expression, spark dialogue and reinforce a sense of community.
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T o help offcers and residents get to know each other and make it easier to solve neighborhood issues, the Eden Prairie Police Department designates offcers to specifc areas in the City. Neighborhood Police Offcers serve as primary contacts for community groups, neighborhood associations, businesses and residents within their assigned neighborhoods. They serve as non-emergency contacts for events, block parties and more.
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Managing Yard Waste
Eden Prairie’s Yard Waste Site, located at 9811 Flying Cloud Drive, is open through Sunday, Nov. 20.
A nother season of parks and recreation programs has already begun! Make fall fun by registering for this season’s activities, special events and lessons for all ages.
fter a rainfall, the runoff on your street washes through storm sewers and into local lakes and rivers, carrying yard waste and other pollutants. Proper disposal of yard waste helps protect the health of local waterways. Options for managing yard waste include curbside pickup available through most trash haulers, composting in your backyard or taking it to a drop-off location.
N ~ SUSTAINABLE '-I ' EDEN PRAIRIE DisposalGREEN Guide H ennepin County’s online Green Disposal Guide offers reuse, recycling and disposal options for batteries, furniture, carpet and more. hennepin.us/GreenDisposalGuide Save EnergyScheduleMoney,aHomeAudit E den Prairie homeowners who are Xcel Energy or CenterPoint Energy customers can learn how to save money on energy bills from Home Energy Squad® visits. The team installs needed materials, inspects heating and cooling systems and identifes ways to improve effciency. Schedule a visit now to ensure your home is ready for cold weather! mncee.org/Home-Energy-Squad Storm Drains are for Rain A llowing chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides or contaminated wash water to enter storm drains is illegal and harmful to the environment. Call the City’s Engineering Division or use the EP See Click Fix app to report illegal or suspicious dumping. edenprairie.org/Stormwater edenprairie.org/SustainableEP Life in the Prairie Fall 2022 7
coLLECTIO]V O)r ONE ACTS Eden Prairie City Council Lisa Toomey Mark Freiberg Ron Case PG Narayanan Kathy Nelson AllCouncil@edenprairie.orgMayorRonCase 952-949-8593 Council Members Mark Freiberg 612-581-7504 PG Narayanan 952-393-3100 Kathy Nelson 952-941-6613 Lisa Toomey 952-388-8827 City of Eden Prairie 8080 Mitchell Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344-4485 TTY:952-949-8300952-949-8399 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT #4190 RESIDENTIAL POSTAL CUSTOMER edenprairie.org Mark Your Calendar edenprairie.org/Calendar Please consider the environment and recycle this publication. On the Cover: Rice Marsh Lake Park Harvest to Halloween at the Barn 2–5 p.m. Oct. 15 Riley-Jacques Barn Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event 4–7 p.m. Sept. 19 Staring Lake Park Eden Prairie Players Presents! A Collection of One Acts 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16–17; 22–24 2 p.m. Sept. 18, 25 Riley-Jacques Barn Art Center Open House for Adults and Teens 4–7 p.m. Sept. 24 Art Center Community Center Fall into Fitness 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 8 Community Center Citywide Open House 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 8 City Center
