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Home Values Increase
SPRING 2022
Home Values Increase
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he value of single-family homes in Eden Prairie increased by almost 20% in 2021, reaching nearly 10 years of typical valuation growth in just 12 months. This historic growth in value took place in most communities across the metro. The increase is refected in the 2022 Valuation Notices which were mailed to homeowners the week of March 7.
edenprairie.org/Assessing
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Eden Prairie Market Value Trends The assessed value of all residential and commercial property in the City of Eden Prairie for the past 10 years. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 *Estimate
$8,483,358,400 $8,627,122,700 $9,078,339,200 $9,633,243,700 $9,872,802,500 $10,209,614,900 $10,663,264,100 $11,121,835,000 $11,432,806,600 $11,802,291,800 $13,450,000,000*
EPPD Community Updates
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heck out the Police Department blog for information about crime prevention and police initiatives. Learn about programs and events, crime trends and how police offcers serve the community. Subscribe to be notifed via email or text each time a new blog is posted.
edenprairie.org/EPPDBlog
Recreational Fire Guidelines
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eneral recreational fre guidelines in Eden Prairie include:
• Maximum size of 3-by-3 feet • Must be at least 25 feet from structures such as homes, sheds, decks or fences
• Fires shall be attended while burning • A means to extinguish the fre must be kept nearby • Only wood with minimum 1-inch diameter may be burned • Fires permitted between 7 a.m. and midnight • Fires allowed when wind is less than 15 miles per hour • Any fre or police offcer may withdraw permission for recreational fres A copy of Eden Prairie’s detailed recreational fre guidelines, available online or from the Fire Department, serves as your permit and must be on-site.
edenprairie.org/RecreationalFires
Severe Weather Awareness Week
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innesota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 4-8, with statewide tornado drills Thursday, April 7. Families, neighborhoods and businesses are encouraged to review and practice emergency plans in preparation for the upcoming severe weather season.
Race Equity Report and Recommendations
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arlier this year, the City Council reviewed and accepted the City’s Race Equity Report which outlines recommendations to make Eden Prairie a more equitable and inclusive community. The report is based on research and community feedback, and was drafted by the Human Rights and Diversity Commission (HRDC) in conjunction with a project consultant and City staff members. Implementation of several of the recommendations is underway and progress updates will be provided to the HRDC and City Council on a regular basis.
edenprairie.org/RaceEquityReport
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Report Maintenance Issues with Your Phone
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See Click Fix is a mobile application for reporting nonemergency issues in the community, such as potholes, public property damage and coyote sightings. Simply download the app on your mobile device and use it as a quick and easy way to help the City address maintenance issues.
edenprairie.org/EPSeeClickFix
Receive Emergency Alerts
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he 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, email and/or voice message. Sign up today!
edenprairie.org/EmergencyAlerts
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Summer Program Registration
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Managing Yard Waste
edenprairie.org/Register
hen the snow melts, runoff on your street washes through storm sewers and into local lakes, ponds and rivers, carrying yard waste and other pollutants. Proper disposal of yard waste helps protect the health of local waterways.
egistration for a new season of parks and recreation programs has already begun! Make it a great summer with safe and fun programs, camps and lessons for all ages.
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Options for managing yard waste include curbside pickup available through most trash haulers, using a local drop-off site or composting in your backyard. The Eden Prairie Yard Waste Site – which now accepts grass clippings – is open April 29–Nov. 20.
edenprairie.org/YardWaste
Free Small Business Resources
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hrough a partnership with Hennepin County, Eden Prairie small-business owners and entrepreneurs can receive free one-on-one consultations through the Open to Business program. Services include advice and technical assistance for strategic business plan development, marketing planning and feasibility studies as well as direct fnancing and loan opportunities.
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Explore Driving Electric
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lectric vehicles eliminate fuel costs, require less maintenance and reduce emissions. And now, there are many different types of electric vehicles – including cars, SUVs and trucks – to meet a variety of needs and driving habits. Learn more!
DriveElectricMN.org
Water Conservation Rebates
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ebates are available to Eden Prairie residents who make home improvements that contribute to water conservation and improve water quality in our community. Qualifying projects include WaterSense-approved, wireless-enabled smart irrigation systems, water reuse systems or pollinator gardens, and constructing infltration areas such as rain gardens or shoreline buffers.
edenprairie.org/WaterRebates
Spring Recycling Opportunities
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et rid of unwanted items you can’t throw in the trash or recycling bin, Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m.–noon at the Eden Prairie Yard Waste Site.
Scheduled curbside pickup through Certifed Recycling will also be available in May, along with additional recycling opportunities throughout the year.
edenprairie.org/RecyclingEvents
Organics Recycling Rebate
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aste haulers serving Eden Prairie now offer curbside organics recycling services to most households. Now is a great time to try the service, as the City is offering a rebate — up to $50 — to residents who sign up for at least one year of organics recycling through their waste haulers.
edenprairie.org/Organics
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Mark Your Calendar
Prairie Pour: Eden Prairie Liquor Spring Wine Event 6–8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7 The Garden Room of Eden Prairie
On the Cover: Round Lake Park
ART CENTER youth
OPEN HOUSE Art Center Youth Open House 1–4 p.m. Saturday, April 9 Art Center
Park Clean-Up Day 8–11 a.m. Saturday, April 23 City Parks
ARBOR DfI;v
WALK Green and Fair
Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, April 30 Round Lake Park
edenprairie.org/Calendar
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