Life in the Prairie Spring 2024

LIFE in the PRAIRIE

In March, residential property owners receive a Hennepin County 2024 Property Tax Statement, based on the 2023 assessment indicating taxes due this year, and a 2024 Notice of Valuation and Classification indicating property values used as a basis for taxes due in 2025.

The City’s Assessing Division maintains Eden Prairie property records and adjusts the market values based on actual real estate sales on comparable properties from the past year.

Questions? Call 952-949-8511

EDEN PRAIRIE MARKET VALUE TRENDS

The assessed value of all taxable property in the City of Eden Prairie for the past 10 years.

2014 $9,078,339,200

2015 $9,633,243,700

2016 $9,872,802,500

2017

2018

$10,209,614,900

$10,663,264,100

2019 $11,121,835,000

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

*Estimate

$11,432,806,600

$11,797,011,500

$13,485,585,500

*$14,387,631,800

*$14,540,000,000

New Round Lake Park Building Open

new four-season, energy-efficient community building is now open at Round Lake Park. Featuring geothermal design, rooftop solar and a green roof, this state-of-the-art facility includes a large community room, Wi-Fi, a small kitchen, warming rooms, an expansive patio and more.

Learn how to rent the space on the City’s website and stop by soon to check it out!

edenprairie.org/FacilityRentals

The 2024 General Election includes various federal, state, county, judicial and local offices, including two at-large Eden Prairie City Council member seats.

In addition, Eden Prairie voters in District 6 are electing a new Hennepin County Commissioner this spring.

KEY DATES

Special Primary for Hennepin County Commissioner District 6

Tuesday, April 30

Special Election for Hennepin County Commissioner District 6

Tuesday, May 14

State Primary

Tuesday, Aug. 13

General Election

Tuesday, Nov. 5

edenprairie.org/Elections

Recreational Fires

eneral recreational fire 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 fire 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 fire or police officiall may withdraw permission for recreational fires

A copy of Eden Prairie’s detailed recreational fire guidelines, available online or from the Fire Department, serves as your permit and must be onsite.

edenprairie.org/RecreationalFires

Monitor Water Use Online and Save Money

Eden Prairie’s new residential water meters — which the City has been installing in homes since 2021 — allow households to use a smartphone or computer to track water consumption and save money on water bills.

If you have a new water meter, use the EyeOnWater mobile app or online portal to see exactly how much water you’re using and get customizable alerts indicating leaks.

The new water meters should be installed in every home by the end of the year.

edenprairie.org/EyeOnWater

Dispose of Yard Waste Responsibly

When 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.

Options for managing yard waste include curbside pickup available through most trash haulers, using a local dropoff site or composting in your backyard. The Eden Prairie Yard Waste Site is open April 26–Nov. 24.

edenprairie.org/YardWaste

Receive Emergency Alerts

The 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

Report Maintenance Issues with Your Phone

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

Spring Recycling Opportunities

Get rid of unwanted items you can’t throw in the trash or recycling bin from 8 a.m.–noon Saturday, May 4, at the Eden Prairie Yard Waste Site (9811 Flying Cloud Drive).

Scheduled curbside pickup through Certified Recycling will also be available in May, along with additional recycling opportunities throughout the year.

edenprairie.org/RecyclingEvents

RSIGN UP FOR

egistration for a new season of Parks and Recreation programs is underway! Make it a great summer with fun activities, camps and lessons for all ages.

edenprairie.org/Register

Renewable Energy Options

Whether you install your own solar panels, subscribe to community solar or purchase solar directly from Xcel Energy or MN Valley Electric, there are multiple ways to offset some or all of your electricity use with clean energy.

Learn more about options and financial incentives.

edenprairie.org/RenewableEnergy

Water Conservation Rebates

Rebates 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 wirelessenabled smart irrigation systems, water reuse systems or pollinator gardens, and constructing infiltration areas such as rain gardens or shoreline buffers.

edenprairie.org/WaterRebates

edenprairie.org/SustainableEP

Pick Up Pet Waste

Pet waste left on the ground washes bacteria, viruses and parasites into local lakes and ponds, which can threaten the health of humans and animals. Pet waste also contains nutrients that promote weed and algae growth, turning waterbodies into a mucky, smelly mess. Picking it up helps keep our recreation areas clean, safe and beautiful.

edenprairie.org/PetWaste

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