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Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation offers programs for all ages and abilities
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CLASSIC THIN CRUST • DEEP DISHGREEK & WHITE PIZZA • The “NEW YORKER”
952 937-1589 - EDEN PRAIRIE7416 Mitchell Road
Locally Owned & Operated
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ATTRACTIONSParks 11Nature Areas 12Recreation 12Lakes 12
FOODFood 13
GOVERNMENTGovernment 14
HEALTHHospitals 23
LEISUREAthletic Associations 30Art Offerings 30
LIVINGEden Prairie Community Foundation 33Education 33Senior Citizens 36Support Services 36
MARKETPLACELocal Media 39Business Directory 40
PETSHumane Society 45
2015 lifestyle guide
Group Publisher: Bill DavisDirector of Operations: Laurie HartmannManaging Editor: Richard CrawfordEditorial Content: Karla WennerstromCover Photo: Karla WennerstronCover Design: Nicole BullockEditorial Design: Barb TiebenAdvertising: Nancy Etzel
Special thanks to the city of Eden Prairie and Eden Prairie School District for their contributions.
Every effort has been made to provide an accurate guide, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them.
Published by Eden Prairie News, 1001 Twelve Oaks Ctr., #1017, Wayzata MN 55391.
Copyright 2015. Printed in the U.S.A.
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E den Prairie lakes provide aesthetic, environmental and recreational value to the community. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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BY KATHIE CASE
Rudyard Kipling once said that if history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgot-ten! Eden Prairie’s people-popu-lated past is chock full of storied intrigue and mystery. From the vast evidence of Native American habitation spread among our sub-urban landscapes in the form of campsites and burial mounds to the settler experiences documented in our historic structures and ar-tifacts, Eden Prairie is a veritable museum of historical knowledge.
The Eden Prairie Historical Society is the offi cial sanctioned body solely responsible for gather-ing, protecting and celebrating our historic past through its physical records and artifacts. Far from being a gathering of nearly archival specimens themselves, the society attracts a robust and energetic group of people who have a passion for history, a love of Eden Prairie,
and a desire to help preserve our past for future generations to ex-
perience the same joy we get from connecting with our roots.
Annual membership of $20 gives members a chance to inter-act with others who share their passion, access to our historical resources, quarterly newsletters and special invitations to events such as the “Calico Ball.” For more information, contact the Eden Prairie Historical Society at www.edenprairiehistory.com or leave a message at 952-949-8580.
We invite you to join us for our upcoming 2016 events when we will highlight the book “One Stayed at Welcome” written by Maud Hart Lovelace in 1934. This historical fi ction is the story of two young men pre-empting land in Eden Prairie with many of the book’s characters based on the lives of actual settlers. The Historical So-ciety, in conjunction with the Maud Hart Lovelace Society, is planning a full year of special events related to the book.Kathie Case is president of the Eden Prairie Historical Society.
EDEN PRAIRIE HISTORY IS FULL OF INTRIGUE
Events like the “Calico Ball” at the Green Acres Event Center welcome Historical Society members. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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Eden Prairie lives up to its name by offering hundreds of miles of trails and thousands of acres of park land for residents to enjoy. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Eden Prairie Lifestyle Guide.What makes Eden Prairie such a welcoming
community? For this year’s guide we asked for your advice and called upon a random sampling of Eden Prairie residents to tell us what they love about living here. Throughout our 2015-16 Eden Prairie Lifestyle Guide, you’ll see what they enjoy about the city, the community, the businesses and all the other amenities that make Eden Prairie not just where they live but what makes it their home.
The Lifestyle Guide is a compilation of important information — a single source for lists of services, names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Keep it handy; use it often.
Our apologies in advance for omissions or for changes that occur after publication. Please notify us of information that needs to be updated so it can be kept current throughout the year.
If you would like additional copies of this publication, call our
Circulation Department at 952-345-6682. Send information for the Lifestyle Guide to Amanda McKnight at amcknight@swpub.com.
The city of Eden Prairie has been recognized as a great place to work and raise a family for many years, and has been listed as one of Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” in America since 2006. In 2010, Eden Prairie was named the No. 1 Best Place to Live in America. In 2012, Eden Prairie was named the No. 3 Best Place to live in America. A community of more than 60,000 people, Eden Prairie is home to more than 2,200 businesses. Eden Prairie also offers attractive residential neighborhoods, affordable housing options, more than 170 miles of multi-use trails and 2,250 acres of park land. Fine restaurants and shopping are plentiful in Eden Prairie. Combined with excellent schools and a strong sense of community, Eden Prairie is truly a great place to Live, Work and Dream.
25,075Housing units, 2010
86.7%Living in same house 1 year and over
$300,200 Median value of ownership occupied homes, 2009 - 2013
2.55 Persons per household
$49,571 Money income in past 12 months, 2013 dollars
$95,069 Median household income, 2009 - 2013
73.4%Homeownership rate, 2008 - 2012
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SNA
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POPULATION
EDUCATION
WORK TRAVEL TIME
HOUSING
2012 20142013
62,246 62,596 63,228
4.1% change from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014
5 years and under
18 years and under
65 years and older
Between 19 and 64 years
6.6%
26.4%
58.4%
8.6%
POPULATION BREAKDOWNWHITE
81.7%ASIAN
9.2%HISPANIC OR LATINO
8.5%
TWO OR MORE RACES
2.3%
BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN
5.6%AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE
.2%
14.5% Foreign born Between 2008 and 2012
96.9% 60.8%
High School Graduate or higher, 25+
2008 - 2012
Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+
2008 - 2012
2,7342008 - 2012
VETERANS
= 200
= 4,500
Mean travel time to work
workers age 16+2008 - 2012
21.2min
= 2,000
Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/
Eden Prairie residents give a variety of answers when asked for their favor-ite community attraction. Events that draw a crowd include the Fourth
of July Hometown Celebration, which also includes activities on July 3, the Lions Club’s Schooner Days the fi rst weekend in June, Wings of the North’s AirExpo and more.
Ice Castles Eden Prairie brought thousands of visitors to Miller Park in the winter, and a return is planned in 2015-2016. A variety of activities are always being offered at the Eden Prairie Art Center, Community Center, Veterans Memorial, Staring Lake Outdoor Center and Observatory as well as performances at the Staring Lake Amphitheatre.
Eden Prairie A.M. Rotary Club President Jan Eian said her favorite is the recently completed trail around Rice Marsh Lake connecting to Chanhassen. “We waited for years hoping that this would get done and it is really, really nice,” she said.
City Council Member Sherry Butcher Wickstrom said that in addition to the community’s natural beauty, there are attractions for all ages. For children, she cites the Round Lake Splash Pad and the EP Players children’s theater production. For teens, there’s the skate plaza at Round Lake Park and disk golf courses. And for active adults there’s the new pickleball courts at Franlo Park.
“New residents and current residents are on this journey of discovery of all we offer, both natural and historic,” Butcher Wickstrom said. “And we always add new cutting-edge recreation options.”
EDEN PRAIRIE OFFERS CUTTING-EDGE ATTRACTIONS
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“New residents and current residents are on this journey of discovery of all we offer, both natural and historic.”
— Sherry Butcher Wickstrom
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Above —The restored P51-D Mustang “Sierra Sue II” was among the planes on display during the 2015 AirExpo and will also be on display in the new Wings of the North Air Museum at Flying Cloud Airport. (Photo by Patty Dexter)
Right — Residents are expecting a return of the Ice Castle to Miller Park this winter. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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PARKSEDEN PRAIRIE PARKS
Set in an area of rolling hills amid a beautiful wooded landscape, lakes and creeks, Eden Prairie has more than 1,000 acres of active use park-land. The city has community parks, neighborhood parks, mini-parks, conservation areas, historic sites, six special use areas and miles of multi-use trails. Maps showing these trails are available at the Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Rd.Its parks have shelters, play-grounds, boat launches, ballfi elds and ice skating rinks with warming houses.
COMMUNITY PARKS
Flying Cloud Fields15219 Pioneer Tr.On land owned by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, this com-munity youth athletic complex has soccer fi elds, youth softball fi elds, a fenced ballfi eld and a concession stand/storage facility.Miller Park8208 Eden Prairie Rd.
Youth baseball fi elds, youth softball fi elds, a lighted regulation baseball fi eld, fi ve soccer fi elds, two tennis courts, a basketball court, a barrier-free play structure, an interactive splash pad, a picnic area, bike trails, hiking trails and parking for more than 900 vehicles; it has a fi shing pier and a boat ramp onto Mitchell Lake (boats are limited to 10-horse-power motors or less).Purgatory Creek Park13001 Technology Dr.Gardens, a picnic pavillion, wet-land, walking trails, a fountain and the Eden Prairie Veterans Memo-rial are highlights of this area.Riley Lake Park9180 Riley Lake Rd.Swimming beach, public boat ramp and fi shing pier, as well as a fenced-in children’s play area and a park shelter. Additional facilities include two ballfi elds, two tennis courts, a basketball court, and four sand volleyball courts. The historic Riley-Jacques Farm is located at this park. The barn has been restored and is available for public rental.
Round Lake Park16691 Valley View Rd.Eight tennis courts, themed play-ground structure, an interactive splash pad, urban skate plaza, a lighted baseball stadium, five softball fields (four lighted), full basketball court, two shelters, two hockey rinks, two sand volleyball courts, loop trail and fi shing pier.Staring Lake Park/Amphitheatre14800 Pioneer Tr.Three ballfields, creative tot play structure, picnic shelter, boat ramp, tennis court, basketball court, eight horseshoe pits, bocce ball court, disc golf course, lighted free skating, lighted sliding hill with warming house, wooded picnic area, two fishing piers, archery range, an off-leash dog use area and a large amphithe-atre for summer concerts. The historic Cummins-Phipps-Grill Homestead sits on land included in this park.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Birch Island Park6225 Eden Prairie Rd.
Play structure, hiking trails and picnic area.Carmel Park11610 Tyrell Dr.Ballfield, two tennis courts and play structure.Creekwood Park12341 Sunnybrook Rd.Ballfi eld, tennis court and full-size basketball court.Crestwood Park9780 Dell Rd.Two soccer fields, a play struc-ture, basketball cour t, tennis court, sand volleyball court, park building with covered picnic area, an ice skating and hockey rink area.Eden Lake Park11700 Anderson Lakes Pkwy.Adjacent to Eden Lake Elemen-tary School, it includes a baseball field, tee-ball fields, half-court basketball facilities, a large play structure and tetherball courts.Eden Valley Park16600 Duck Lake Tr.Picnic area, tennis courts, ballfi eld, basketball court, sand volleyball court and play structure.
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Edenvale Park7200 Edenvale Blvd.Ballfi eld, play structure, basketball court, hockey rink with warming house and skating area, picnic shelter and picnic area. Edenvale Conservation Area is adjacent to the park.Forest Hills Park13708 Holly Rd.Adjacent to Forest Hills Elemen-tary School. Play structure, two ballfields, soccer field, basketball hoops, tetherball, hockey rink, skating rink and two tennis courts.Franlo Park10245 Franlo Rd.Softball field, baseball field, two soccer fi elds, two tennis courts, bas-ketball court and a play structure.Hidden Ponds Park18300 Twilight Tr.Baseball fi eld, soccer fi eld, basket-ball court and tennis court, and a play structure.Homeward Hills Park12000 Silverwood Dr.One soccer fi eld, a play structure, swings, two tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, a barn used as a park shelter/warming house, one lighted hockey/free skating rink, one softball field and basketball court.Nesbitt Preserve Park8641 Center WayTwo youth baseball fi elds, a sand volleyball court, lighted hockey rink, play structure, a soccer fi eld, full basketball court, ice skating and warming house.Pheasant Woods Park8420 Mitchell Rd.Ballfi eld, soccer fi eld, play struc-ture and trail connections to the neighborhood.Pioneer Park8950 Eden Prairie Rd.Tennis courts, pickleball courts, hiking trails, play structure, formal flower garden and community garden plots.Prairie East Park10379 Balsam Ln.A tennis court, basketball court, play structure, ballfi eld and small pond.Prairie View Park17255 Peterborg Rd.Next to Prairie View Elementary School. Park building with covered picnic area, two ballfi elds, a hockey rink, free skating rink and trail
connections to adjacent neigh-borhoods. An edible playground garden is also located in this park.Red Rock Lake Park15416 Boulder Pointe Rd.One tennis court, a playground structure, boat ramp onto Red Rock Lake and a picnic area. Boats are restricted to 10 horsepower or less.Rice Marsh Lake Park8266 Erin BayTennis court, play structure, bas-ketball court and a ball fi eld.Rustic Hills Park17465 Rustic Hills Dr.Adjacent to Edenbrook Conserva-tion Area. A tennis court, basket-ball court, a sand volleyball court, play structure, ballfi eld and picnic area, and nature trail connecting to Edenbrook Conservation Area.Smetana Lake Park7620 Smetana LaneOn the shores of Smetana Lake, this park has walking trails around the lake, covered picnic area, play structure, boat ramp and fi sh pier.Willow Park7402 Butterscotch Rd.Baseball field, basketball court, tennis court and play structure.Wyndham Knoll Park6525 Dell Rd.Ballfi eld, a soccer fi eld, two tennis courts and a play structure.
REGIONAL PARKS
Three Rivers Park District763-559-9000www.threeriversparks.orgBryant Lake Regional Park6800 Rowland Rd., Eden Prairie763-694-7764
Bryant Lake Regional Park, located south of Highway 62 and west of Shady Oak Road on Rowland Road, is operated by Three Rivers Park District. Facilities include a three-season concession plaza, three-season pavilion, paved boat launch, fi shing pier, swimming beach, boat rental building, 2.2-mile turf hiking trail, 1-mile paved bike/hike trail, general picnic area, disc golf course, dog park and creative play area.
NATURE AREAS
Outdoor Center13765 Staring Lake Pkwy952-949-8479Located on the north shore of Star-ing Lake, the Outdoor Center offers classes, birthday parties, trips and activities in the fi elds of outdoor rec-reation and environmental educa-tion. The Staring Lake Observatory is located here. Visit www.edenpr.org/outdoorcenter.MN Landscape Arboretum3675 Arboretum Dr.Chanhassen952-443-1400www.arboretum.umn.eduThe Minnesota Landscape Arbore-tum offers more than 1,000 acres of landscaped gardens, natural wood-lands, wetlands and prairie, plant collections, and displays. Walk, hike, cross-country ski more than eight miles of trails. Open 363 days a year.The Landing-MinnesotaRiver Heritage Park2187 E. Co. Rd. 101 Shakopee763-694-7784www.threeriversparks.org
RECREATION
Eden Prairie Community Center16700 Valley View Rd952-949-8470Located west of the intersection of Eden Prairie Road and Valley View Road, the newly renovated Eden Prai-rie Community Center is equipped with an expanded fitness area and group fi tness studio, indoor swimming pool, three indoor skating rinks, a child care facility, play structure, expanded locker rooms, a family locker room, two racquetball courts, gymnasium, meeting facilities, a cafe’ and lounge area. Memberships are available at resident and nonresident rates. Daily visit fee, month-to-month payment programs and health insurance re-imbursement options available. Visit www.edenprairie.org/community-center for more information.
WATER SLIDE
Oak Point Pool13400 Staring Lake Pkwy952-949-8470Two pools and a 141-foot water-slide.
LAKES
There are 17 lakes within Eden Prai-rie, and they are an important feature for everything from recreational to wildlife habitat uses. Lakes include Anderson, Birch Island, Bryant, Duck, Eden, Grass, Idlewild, McCoy, Mitchell, Neill, Red Rock, Rice, Rice Marsh, Riley, Round, Smetana and Staring Lakes. These lakes, with the exception of Idlewild and Duck Lakes, have City trail systems, parks and/or conservation areas adjacent to them for the enjoyment of these water resources by the community.Riley Lake Park Beach 9180 Riley Lake RoadEnjoy a fabulous beach, great swim-ming, a boat launch, picnic tables, grills and sand volleyball. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.Round Lake Park Beach16691 Valley View RoadSwim in the lake, enjoy a picnic, build a sandcastle or relax in the sun. A large playground, park pavilion, tennis courts, baseball fi elds and large picnic area is also available. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
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ATTRACTIONS
Schooner Days, the Eden Prairie Lions annual June event, is one of variety of festivities that bring people to town during the year. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
RESTAURANTS, GROCERY STORES REFLECT EP’S DIVERSITY
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“They have everything, from fast food to gourmet and everything in between.”
— Jan Eian
Eden Prairie A.M. Rotary Club President
City Council Member Sherry Butcher Wickstrom said that the restaurants and grocery options available are a refl ection of Eden
Prairie. “I think the shops and the restaurants, the places to purchase food and unique items that are popping up in Eden Prairie refl ect this wonderful diversity that we have,” she said.
From restaurants with longtime local ties to new franchises and upscale offerings, in Eden Prairie, you’ll fi nd the best all-American fare around as well as Chinese, Indian, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese and more.
Eden Prairie A.M. Rotary Club President Jan Eian said there are a variety of grocery stores, and she’s excited to see what Aldi brings to the community when they open in the fall. She said that the number of restaurants is incredible. “They have everything,” she said, “from fast food to gourmet and everything in between.”
Eden Prairie’s farm history continues with farm markets dotting the community, Picha Heritage Farms offering fresh raspberries and more and Marshall’s Farm Market’s offerings, mainly during the summer months. The Foundation for Eden Prairie Schools’ Taste of Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie Lions Club Corn Feed, Noon Rotary Club Rib Fest, Eden Prairie Community Foundation Brewfest and A.M. Rotary Club Vino Classico (beer and wine tastings) are community favorites focused on food.
Eden Prairie is home to two natural springs where you’ll fi nd visi-tors lining up to fi ll their water bottles and gallon jugs. Fredrick-Miller Spring is at 9995 Spring Road and the Richard T. Anderson Conserva-tion Area Spring is at 18700 Flying Cloud Drive.
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Andy Rosenthal, (right) brand ambassador for Brau Brothers Brewing Co. of Marshall, Minn., pours a beer sample for David Berglund of Eden Prairie during the fi rst Prairie Brewfest last year. (Photo by Patty Dexter)
Members of the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary carve up some ribs at a recent Eden Prairie Rib Fest. (Submitted photo)
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CITY CENTER — EDEN PRAIRIE’S ONE-STOP SHOP
On the city website — www.edenprairie.org — residents can read staff blogs, watch videos of meetings and fi nd news and events.
Eden Prairie’s one-stop shop for city-related questions is Eden Prairie City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road. The community’s more
than 60,000 residents can obtain a building permit, learn about city ordinances, attend city meetings and even visit a museum of Eden Prairie history. The city’s Police Department is headquartered here and the Fire Department is headquartered across the parking lot at Fire Station No. 1. For more information, call 952-949-8300 or visit www.edenprairie.org.
The city’s website, www.edenprairie.org is also a hub of activity, where you can read staff blogs, watch videos of meetings and fi nd news and events. Residents can visit https://eden-prairie.granicu-sideas.com/ to join a discussion at “City Connect” or download the “See Click Fix” app to report issues like potholes.
For emergencies, call 911; for non-emergencies, call 952-949-6200.
For license renewals, visit www.hennepin.us or call 612-348-3000 for information. For passport information, visit http://iafdb.travel.state.gov or call 1-877-487-2778.
Eden Prairie’s library, which has the highest circulation of any Hennepin County Library, is at 565 Prairie Center Drive. Call 612-543-6275 or visit www.hclib.org for more information.
Eden Prairie is served by the Eden Prairie School District (272), Minnetonka Public Schools, and private schools including the Inter-national School of Minnesota on its 55-acre campus, and Eagle Ridge Academy. Eden Prairie is also home to Hennepin Technical College, ITT Technical Institute and Rasmussen College.
Animals that live at the Staring Lake Outdoor Center and some that were just visiting delighted the crowd at this year’s Animal Open House, sponsored by the city of Eden Prairie. (Photos by Karla Wennerstrom)
Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens moderated questions from the audience during an interview with “Wild” author Cheryl Strayed during this year’s Eden Prairie Reads event.
Christian Klein, 6, of Eden Prairie tested out the fi re hose with Firefi ghter Travis Wuttke at the annual Citywide Open House.
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
Eden Prairie is a “Plan B” city. The council-manager plan of government means all policy and legislative decisions are the responsibility of the elected City Council. Eden Prairie residents are represented by a mayor and four council members. The mayor serves four-year terms and the council members serve four-year “at-large” staggered terms. City elections are held in even-numbered years with the general election in November.The council delegates all administrative duties to the city manager. The city manager is accountable to the council for the administration of city business in accordance with council decisions. The city manager oversees the day-to-day administrative duties and hires city staff.
CITY OF
EDEN PRAIRIE952-949-8300
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY CENTER8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344952-949-8300
allcouncil@edenprairie.org www.edenprairie.org TTY: 952-949-8399
FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERSPolice, fi re, medical emergencies 911Police (non-emergency) 952-949-6200Crime TIPS line 952-949-TIPS or 952-949-8477Fire Department (non-emergency) 952-949-8300City of Eden Prairie 24-Hour Comment Line 952-949-8561Water and sewer billing 952-949-8382Eden Prairie Community Center 952-949-8470Eden Prairie Chamber 952-944-2830 952-496-8341
MEETINGS
Eden Prairie City CouncilCouncil Chambers 7 p.m.Meetings are the fi rst and third TuesdaysCity Council meetings are televised live on EPTV Cable Channel 16. Playbacks of meetings are scheduled for opposite Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and on Sundays at 1 p.m. on EPTV 16.Conservation CommissionPrairie Room at City Center 7 p.m.Meetings are on the second Tuesday of each monthFlying Cloud Airport Advisory CommissionHeritage Room I at City Center, 7 p.m.Meetings occur quarterlyHeritage Preservation CommissionPrairie Room A/B at City Center 7 p.m.Meetings are on the third Monday of each month Human Rights and Diversity CommissionLower level of Eden Prairie Center mall 7 p.m.Meetings are the second Thursday of every monthParks, Recreation and Natural Resources CommissionCouncil Chambers at City Center 7 p.m.Meetings are the fi rst Monday of every monthPlanning Commission (televised on EPTV 16), 7 p.m.Council Chambers at City Center 7 p.m.Meetings are the second and fourth Mondays of each month
ORDINANCES
Detailed information about city of Eden Prairie ordinances is available by visiting edenprairie.org.Building PermitsInspections: 952-949-8342A city building permit is required when planning any new construction or alterations to a single-family residence. Permits are required for any alterations, additions and remodeling including: basement fi nishes, porches, decks attached to the house or decks greater than 30 inches above the ground, pools, retaining walls greater than 4-feet high, fences over 6-feet high, and sheds larger than 120 square feet.The city of Eden Prairie has a permit process in which all plan reviews and permits–except those required for a new single-family residence and com-mercial work–can be issued on a one-stop basis.
NancyTyra-Lukens
MayorTerm ends Dec. 31, 2018
Email ntyra-lukens@edenprairie.org
Brad AhoCouncilorTerm ends
Dec. 31, 2016Email baho@
edenprairie.org
Kathy NelsonCouncilor
Term ends Dec. 31, 2016Email knelson@edenprairie.org
Sherry Butcher WickstromCouncilor
Term ends Dec. 31, 2018Email sbutcherwickstrom@
edenprairie.org
Ron CaseCouncilor
Term ends Dec. 31, 2016Email rcase@
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ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATION
CommunityDevelopment Department952-949-8529The Community Development Department at the Eden Prairie City Center administers city zon-ing ordinances and codes. Offi ces are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, to answer ques-tions related to your property or surrounding property.General Residential SetbacksAll residential structures and ac-cessory structures, which include sheds, outbuildings, play structures and gazebos, are subject to specifi c setbacks from a lot line based on the zoning district. All structure set-backs are taken from the property line. The setback from a front, rear or side yard may vary based on the zoning district. To fi nd out what a property is zoned for and what the required setbacks are, call the Com-munity Development Department.
Driveway InformationIn the residential R1 zoning dis-tricts, all driveways shall be sur-faced with bituminous, concrete, pavers of brick, natural stone, or concrete placed with gaps not exceeding 1/4 inch, turf block, or grasscrete, and graded to dispose of or infi ltrate all area surface water without damage to private or public properties, streets, or alleys. The use of gravel, crushed rock, sand, or dirt is prohibited except when used as gap material with pavers. The driveway must be at least 3 feet from a side lot line and shall not cross the extension of a property line to the curb line. There are tradi-tionally 10 to 12 feet from the back of the curb to your lot line. The city suggests a driveway not be placed in the drainage and utility easement of a property, as utility lines including cable TV, electric, sewer, water and gas may be in the easement area. Permits are not required to install or replace a driveway unless a new curb cut is being created.
LandscapingPlant material may be located on your lot, including in drainage and utility easements, as plant mate-rial is not considered a permanent structure. Should the city or other
public utility need to access any drainage or utility easement, how-ever, removal or trimming of plant material may be necessary.Certain lots in Eden Prairie may be subject to a conservation ease-ment. As a property owner you should be aware if your prop-erty is subject to a conservation easement. No plant material may be placed in or removed from a conservation easement area until approved by the city.When installing plant material, keep in mind that once the shrub, tree or bush reaches maturity, any maintenance of the plant material should occur from the lot on which it is located. Therefore, any plant material should grow within the lot it is planted on. No plant material may be placed in street rights-of-way. This is usually 10 feet to 12 feet from the back of the curb. Plant material may not interfere with traffi c site lines.
FencesPermits are not required for con-struction of fences. Maximum height for a fence is 6 feet. Fences may be located next to a property line. However, if the fence is placed next to the lot line, you may need to go on your neighbor’s property for repairs or maintenance. If a fence is placed on the corner of a lot by the street, you should allow suf-fi cient setback of the fence so it will not block views of vehicles at the intersection. The city suggests you have a copy of the property survey before you install your fence to show location of lot lines. The curb line is not the property line. The city has no architecture control standards for fences. Private covenants and restrictions through a homeowner’s association may prohibit fences or suggest some architectural controls. Contact Gopher State One Call at 651-454-0002 before digging fence postholes, as required by law.
Fences Around PoolsAll in-ground swimming pools lo-cated outside are required to have a fence at least 4 feet in height and a maximum height of 6 feet sur-rounding the pool. The fence must be at least 4 feet from the pool’s edge. The bottom of the fence or wall around the pool shall be no higher than 4 inches above the sur-face of the ground. Fence openings or points of entry to the pool area shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching lockable gates.
Lawn MaintenanceAll grounds in a residential zoning district not covered by a building, patio or driveway must be covered in grass or ornamental landscaping, including rock material. Ground cover may grow to a height of 10 inches. Once the growth exceeds 10 inches, city code requires cut-ting. Should you identify a property in which grass is over 10 inches in height, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 952-949-8442.
Recreational Vehicle ParkingParking or storing a recreational vehicle (RV) is allowed in a residen-tial zoning district provided cer-tain requirements are met. These include having not more than two RVs stored outside and that they are not more than 12 feet in height.Requirements also deal with set-back, storage surface, time of stor-age and other factors. RVs may not be used for living quarters or con-nected to water/sanitary sewer.The city suggests talking with neighbors prior to placement of an RV on your lot. In addition, your neighborhood or lot may have pri-vate covenants or agreements that prohibit or limit the parking of RVs. This covenant or agreement would supersede the city regulations.
Home OccupationA home occupation may occur in the Rural, Single-Family or Mul-tiple zoning districts provided code regulations are maintained. A home occupation shall be con-ducted in a dwelling and clearly be incidental or secondary to the use of the structure as a dwelling.It shall not be conducted in an ac-cessory structure or outbuilding. No equipment or supplies associ-
Council Members Ron Case and Sherry Butcher Wickstrom and Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens at the grand opening of the Eden Prairie Aquatics Center on July 21. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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BY MAYOR NANCY TYRA-LUKENS
Am o n g the many
a n d di ve r s e a t t r i b u t e s t h a t m a k e Eden Prairie a great place to live, work a n d d r e a m , the variety of opportunities for enjoying an active lifestyle always rise to the top for me.
I know I’m not the only one who feels this way – everywhere I go, I see members of our com-munity taking advantage of the multitude of recreational ame-nities and more than 125 miles of trails available to them year-round. There really is something for everyone.
During the summer our beach-es and splash pads are bustling with kids and adults of all ages, and you don’t have to go far to
fi nd a ballgame or soccer match. Eden Prairie has all the outdoor amenities you’d expect from a city of its size, but it also has unique offerings that encourage physical activity, such as dog parks, an archery range, a disc golf course and a skate plaza.
When winter comes, the out-door activity doesn’t stop. The city works hard to clear snow from trails so runners and bikers can
continue to use them. There are also several outdoor ice rinks main-tained throughout the season, as well as a groomed cross-country ski trail and giant sledding hill at Staring Lake Park.
The Eden Prairie Community Center is an action-packed gath-ering place featuring three ice arenas, a gymnasium and state-of-the-art fi tness center, and the newly expanded aquatics center.
Opportunities for physical activ-ity abound with the generous offering of group fi tness classes and youth programs, and with the addition of a climbing wall and water slide, aquatics at the Com-munity Center has been elevated to a new level.
Personally, I love that I can get on my bike and ride the miles of trails for exercise or just to meet friends for coffee at the Dunn Bros located in one of the City’s historic properties, the Smith-Douglas-More House. I also enjoy scenic strolls around Staring Lake, which frequently lead me to an evening of music at the outdoor amphitheater or an astronomy event at the Star-ing Lake Observatory.
The possibilities for living an active lifestyle are truly endless in Eden Prairie, which for me, makes life great in this outstanding com-munity I’m proud to call home.
To learn more about living in Eden Prairie, visit edenprairie.org.
Nancy Tyra-Lukens is the mayor of Eden Prairie
EDEN PRAIRIE REALLY HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Director Jay Lotthammer and Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens kicked off paddleboarding season last year with a “First Paddle” on Round Lake. (Photo by Patty Dexter)
Mayor Nancy
Tyra-Lukens
ated with a home occupation shall be stored outside.One sign of not more than 1 square foot is allowed and must be 10 feet from the property line. The home occupation shall be carried on only by members of a family residing in the dwelling and not more than one non-resident of the dwelling.Not more than one truck greater than three-fourths-ton capacity associated with a home occupation and no semi-trailers may be stored on site.
Lawn WateringCity code limits lawn watering to an odd/even schedule. That means if your house address ends in an odd number, you may water your lawn on odd-numbered days only. If your house address ends in an even number, water only on even-numbered days. A watering ban is in effect in the city of Eden Prairie
from noon to 5 p.m. each day of the year, unless otherwise notifi ed by the city.
Yard WasteAll yard waste must be disposed of within one week unless it is being composted in an approved composting area/container. Yard waste is solid waste generated from landscaping and lawn care activities, such as mowing, trim-ming, gardening or raking. Yard waste materials consist of grass clippings, twigs, tree and brush clippings, straw, pine needles, tree branches, soft vegetative garden waste and leaves.
Snow RemovalThere are no hourly restrictions on the operation of snow removal equipment. Property owners are required to keep all snow and ice on their own property. city code
prohibits placing snow or ice in any right-of-way, roadway, street, sidewalk, walkway, bike or trail way, easement, park or other pub-lic property. Although the city of Eden Prairie is responsible for the removal of snow and/or ice from sidewalks or trails abutting several streets, the majority of owners or occupants of one- or- two family dwellings that are abutting a side-walk or trail are responsible for removing the snow and ice. This removal must be accomplished within the fi rst 24 hours after the cessation of the precipitation. For more information, call 952-949-8300.
Storage Containers:Solid Waste and RecyclingStorage containers for Single Fam-ily Dwellings, Multiple Family Dwellings or Commercial Estab-lishments must be stored at least
20 feet from the property line. Storage containers stored within a front yard must be screened from the public street with an opaque fence or coniferous landscape material. Storage containers for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials or Yard Waste may be set curbside 24 hours prior to the scheduled pickup. The storage containers must be removed from curbside within 24 hours after the sched-uled pickup.
Junk Cars, Furniture, HouseholdFurnishings & AppliancesIt is unlawful to park or store any unlicensed, unregistered or inop-erable motor vehicle, furniture, household furnishings or applianc-es, or parts or components thereof on any property, public or private, unless housed within a building.Visit edenprairie.org for more information.
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HENNEPIN COUNTY612-348-3000
HENNEPIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER300 S. 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55487
TTY/TDD : 612-349-5456 www.hennepin.us
Hennepin County:Mission, vision and goalsThe mission of Hennepin County is to enhance the health, safety and quality of life of residents and com-munities in a respectful, effi cient and fi scally responsible way.Hennepin County Vision: We envi-sion a future where residents are healthy and successful and where our communities are safe and vi-brant. We will strive to meet and exceed expectations by engaging people and communities in develop-ing innovative solutions to challeng-es. We will be a diverse, learning organization. We will partner with others to enhance the quality of life in Hennepin County and the region.Hennepin County goals:People are healthy, have access to quality health care and live in a clean environment.People are safe from harm through prevention, early intervention and treatment services, and through enhanced public safety.People achieve success with the support of essential services, have access to affordable housing and opportunities for life-long learning.People are assured equal protection of the laws through an adversarial and respectful system designed to assure fairness and reliability in the ascertainment of liability, guilt and innocence.People and goods move easily and safely throughout the county and the region, via an integrated system of transportation.
HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD
The Hennepin County Board meets most Tuesdays in the board room of the Hennepin County Govern-ment Center at 1:30 p.m. Alternate Tuesdays, board committees meet. Commissioners serve four-year terms. Board and committee meet-ings are broadcast live on Cable Channel 6, and rebroadcast Friday nights at 8 p.m.For more information on Hennepin County government, go online at www.hennepin.us.
Hennenepin County Government Center
Randy JohnsonCommissioner, District 5
612-348-7885randy.johnson@hennepin.us
Term ends Dec. 31, 2016
Jan CallisonCommissioner, District 6
612-348-7886jan.callison@hennepin.us
Term ends Dec. 31, 2016
Rich StanekHennepin County Sheriff
(612) 348-3744sheriff@hennepin.us
Term ends Dec. 31, 2018
Mike OpatCommissioner, District 1
612-348-7881mike.opat@hennepin.usTerm ends Dec. 31, 2016
Linda HigginsCommissioner, District 2
612-348-7882linda.higgins@hennepin.us
Term ends Dec. 31, 2018
Peter McLaughlinCommissioner, District 4
612-348-7884commissioner.
mclaughlin@hennepin.usTerm ends Dec. 31, 2018
Jeff JohnsonCommissioner, District 7
612-348-7887jeff.r.johnson@hennepin.us
Term ends Dec. 31, 2016
Marion GreenCommissioner, District 3
612-348-7883marion.greene@hennepin.us
Term ends Dec. 31, 2018
Mike FreemanHennepin County Attorney
612-348-5550citizeninfo@hennepin.usTerm ends Dec. 31, 2018
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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Offi ceTipline 1-888-988-TIPSwww.hennepin.usChild Protection Services612-348-3027Drop-off facilities612-348-3777Elections612-348-5151Emergency Food ShelterPROP (People Reaching Out toOther People)952-937-9120Environmental Information612-348-3777Food Assistance612-596-1300Government CenterService Center, Hennepin County612-348-8240Hennepin County Medical Center612-873-3000Inter Congregation CommunitiesAssn.952-938-0729Mental Health Center612-596-0900Property Tax Information612-348-3011Prop Shop of Eden Prairie15195 Martin Dr., Eden Prairie952-934-2323Ridgedale Service Center12601 Ridgedale Dr.612-348-8240United Way651-291-0211Veterans Services612-348-3300
LIBRARIESEden Prairie Library565 Prairie Center Dr.612-543-6275www.hclib.orgHours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday Noon-5 p.m.The Eden Prairie Library is part of the Hennepin County Library sys-tem. Books, CDs, DVDs, periodicals and downloadable books, music and movies are free for borrowing. Materials in Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Russian, Somali, Vietnamese and other languages are available. The Eden Prairie Library has more than
80 computer workstations, free Wi-Fi during open hours and a computer lab with word processing software. Storytimes and other free programs that support family literacy and learning are offered regularly for children, teens and adults.
Hennepin County Library SystemRenewals612-543-8811www.hclib.org“Ask Us” information service at 612-543-KNOW, or text “hclib” to 66746 or www.hclib.org/askusThe Hennepin County Library system is affi liated with the Met-ropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), which allows Hennepin County Library card holders ac-cess to other libraries in the seven county metropolitan area.All of these services, except driv-er’s exams, can be provided at the Ridgedale and Southdale Service Centers. Hours vary by center. For information, visit www.hen-nepin.us.
LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS
Motor Vehicle Plates, Boat & Mo-tor Licensing, Title TransfersHennepin County Service CenterRidgedale, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka612-348-8240
METROPOLITANCOUNCIL
Metropolitan Council Main Offi ce390 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101651-602-1000www.metrocouncil.orgpublic.info@metc.state.mn.usThe Metropolitan Council is the re-gional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communi-ties and a competitive region. It runs the regional bus system, collects and treats wastewater and manages water resources preservation, plans
regional parks and administers funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income indi-viduals and families.The council serves a region encom-passing 189 cities and townships and a population of 2.85 million. It is divided into 16 districts. The governor appoints a representa-tive for each, as well as the council chairperson.
TRANSPORTATIONSouthWest Transit13500 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344952-949-2BUS (2287)www.swtransit.orgSouthWest Transit operates under a joint powers agreement of the cities of Chaska, Chanhassen and Eden Prairie.Bus transportation is provided to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota, Mon-day-Friday, from the following Park-and-Ride locations: Chanhas-sen Transit Station, Chanhassen; SouthWest Village, Chanhassen; Walnut Park and Ride, Chaska; Cloverfi eld Park and Ride, Chaska; SouthWest Station, Eden Prairie; Preserve Village Mall, Eden Prairie; and Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie.
UTILITIESBefore You DigGopher State One Call651-454-0002www.gopherstateonecall.org
ELECTRICITY
Xcel Energy1-800-895-4999Electric outage 1-800-895-1999www.xcelenergy.comMinnesota Valley Electric952-492-2313
NATURAL GAS
CenterPoint Energy1-800-245-2377Billing info/new service 612-372-4727Suspected gas leak 612-372-5050Repair service 612-372-4727www.centerpointenergy.com
WATER & SEWER
Water Bills & City Sewer952-949-8382
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The Eden Prairie Library is located at 565 Prairie Center Drive in Eden Prairie. (Photo By Karla Wennerstrom)
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WASTE DISPOSAL
Eden Prairie refuse haulers are required to collect recyclables, including newsprint, glass, card-board and plastics. Some choose to collect additional materials. Eden Prairie refuse haulers may provide additional services ; contact your hauler for information.
WATERSHEDSWatershed management organiza-tions and watershed districts in the Twin Cities metropolitan area participate in water planning and implementation.
Riley Purgatory BluffCreek Watershed DistrictFour managers are appointed by Hennepin County commissioners and one manager is appointed by Carver County Commissioners.952-607-6512info@rpbcwd.org
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Eden Prairie Post Offi ce8725 Columbine Rd.952-944-7186ZIP Codes 55344, 55346, 55347Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noonZIP Code Information: 1-800-275-8777www.usps.com
VOTING INFORMATION
You must be registered to vote. If you have changed your name or address since registering, you must complete a new registration application. By registering prior to Election Day, your name and address will appear on the polling place roster.An individual may register any time before the 20th day preceding any election, on Election Day at the polling locations or when submit-ting an absentee ballot.Registration applications are avail-able at city and township offi ces, libraries and the county auditor’s offi ce. If you changed your address, you may register to vote when you
change your driver’s license.To register on Election Day, you must have a State of Minnesota recognized identifi cation showing your present address on it.For detailed local election in-formation, visit the City of Eden Prairie Website at www.eden-prairie.org.
POLL LOCATIONS
Precinct 1 Prairie ViewElementary School17255 Peterborg Rd.Precinct 2 Eden PrairieAssembly of God16591 Duck Lake Tr.Precinct 3 Immanuel LutheranChurch16515 Luther WayPrecinct 4 Life Church14100 Valley View Rd.Precinct 5 Prairie HillEvangelical FreeChurch17200 Valley View Rd.Precinct 6 Christ LutheranChurch16900 Main St.Precinct 7 City Hill Fellowship12901 Roberts Dr.Precinct 8 Wooddale Church6630 Shady Oak Rd.Precinct 9 Resurrection LifeChurch16397 Glory LanePrecinct 10 Eden Prairie UnitedMethodist Church15050 Scenic HeightsRd.Precinct 11 St. AndrewLutheranChurch13600 Technology Dr.Precinct 12 Eden PrairieCommunity Library565 Prairie Center Dr.Precinct 13 Hennepin TechnicalCollege13100 College ViewLanePrecinct 14 Pax Christi CatholicCommunity12100 Pioneer TrailPrecinct 15 Eden LakeElementary School12000 AndersonLakes Pkwy.Precinct 16 Pax Christi CatholicCommunity12100 Pioneer TrailPrecinct 17 Prairie LutheranChurch
11000 Blossom Rd.Precinct 18 Eden PrairieCommunity Church9145 Eden Prairie Rd.Precinct 19 Grace Church9301 Eden Prairie Rd.
EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS
When held in conjunction with city or state elections, the Eden Prairie polling places are the same as those used in the primary or general elec-tions. When not held in conjunction with city or state elections, they are combined at the following four locations:Precincts 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6Immanuel Lutheran Church 16515 Luther WayPrecincts 4, 7, 8, 11 & 12St. Andrew Lutheran Church 13600 Technology Dr.Precincts 9, 10, 18 & 19Grace Church 9301 Eden Prairie Rd.Precincts 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17Prairie Community Church of the Twin Cities 11000 Blossom Rd.Political Party ContactsDemocratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL)255 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul651-293-1200Republican Party of Minnesota (GOP)525 Park St., St. Paul651-222-0022Independence Party (IP)P.O. Box 40495, St. Paul651-487-9700
MINNESOTA
STATE LEGISLATURE
Senate Information651-296-0504www.senate.mnSen. David Hann, District 48 (R)100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., State Offi ce Building 147St. Paul, MN 55155651-296-1749House Information651-296-2146www.house.leg.state.mn.usRep. Yvonne Selcer, District 48A (DFL)100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 523 State Offi ce BuildingSt. Paul, MN 55155651-296-3964
rep.yvonneselcer@house.mnRep. Jenifer Loon, District 48B (R)100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 261 State Offi ce BuildingSt. Paul, MN 55155651-296-7449rep.jenifer.loon@house.mn
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES
Gov. Mark Dayton (D)116 Veterans Service Building20 W 12th StreetSt. Paul, MN 55155www.mn.gov/governorAttorney General Lori Swanson (D)1400 Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota St. St. Paul, MN 55101651-296-3353Email attorney.general@state.mn.usSecretary of State Steve Simon (D)180 State Offi ce Building100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155651-296-2803www.sos.state.mn.usState Auditor Rebecca Otto (D)525 Park St., #500St. Paul, MN 55103651-296-2551www.auditor.state.mn.us
UNITED STATES
U.S. SENATE
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D)302 Hart Offi ce Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510202-224-3244www.klobuchar.senate.gov1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250Minneapolis, MN 55415612-727-5220
Sen. Al Franken (D)309 Hart Offi ce Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510202-224-5641www.franken.senate.gov60 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107651-221-1016
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Rep. Erik Paulsen(R–3rd District)127 Cannon House Offi ce Bldg.,Washington, D.C., 205151-202-225-2871www.paulsen.house.gov250 Prairie Center Drive, #230, Eden Prairie 952-405-8510
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“I’ve never seen so many 5K’s in my life”
— Ruth Holewinski
Eden Prairie resident
COMMITTEDTO HEALTHAND WELLNESSMore residents are pursuing an active lifestyle in Eden Prairie
and the city is offering more options for them.The community offers healthy activities from fi tness and volun-
teering to enjoying nature and gardening. Local athletic associations are among the largest in the state. It has been called one of the healthiest places to retire.
“I’ve never seen so many 5K’s in my life,” said new resident Ruth Holewinski, who moved here from California.
New this year, the city offered “Fitness in the Park,” including free yoga, zumba and basketball in parks.
The free classes are an introduction to what is offered at the Eden Prairie Community Center, where a recent renovation has added two eight-lane competition pools with a zero-depth pool, hot tub and slide set to open later this year.
A city food truck is also in the works, to offer healthy options at community events.
Holewinski said that Minnesota has incredible health care and Eden Prairie is no exception.
The community is served by area hospitals, clinics and urgent care facilities, home health care and hospice services. A number of dental, optometry and chiropractic providers can be found and health-related businesses have facilities.
“We are fortunate to have wonderful health care,” said Eden Prairie A.M. Rotary President Jan Eian.
Eden Prairie is committed to health and wellness, and it shows. The commitment started decades ago with the plan for every resident to have a recreation option within a half mile of their home. With development of a new park planned next year, the city will be close to achieving that goal.
Meghan Nelson, Kim Schmidt, Gayle Boje and Erica Bauhs warm up in Purgatory Creek Park. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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The Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund provided funding for the Eden Prairie Police Department to purchase home medication disposal bags. Residents can pick up a free bag at the department. (Photo courtesy of the city of Eden Prairie)
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HOSPITALS
Fairview Southdale Hospital6401 France Ave., Edina952-924-5000www.fairview.org
Methodist Hospital6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park952-993-5000www.parknicollet.com/methodist
Ridgeview Medical Center500 S. Maple St., Waconia 952-442-2191www.ridgeviewmedical.org
St. Francis RegionalMedical Center1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-3000www.stfrancis-shakopee.com
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The Shreya R. Dixit Memorial Foundation’s annual Raksha Walk aims to shine a spotlight on distracted driving. The walk is held in memory of Shreya Dixit, an Eden Prairie woman who was killed in a distracted-driving related accident in 2007. (File photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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“This is going to be the gateway to the whole baseball fi elds.”
— John McCarthy
Miracle League committee
LEISURE ACTIVITIES ABOUND IN GREAT OUTDOORS
By the numbers, Eden Prairie has more than 4,500 acres of open-space wetlands, more than 1,000 acres of active-use parkland,
nearly 200 miles of sidewalks and trails, more than 100 ponds and 17 lakes.
There are conservation areas, historic farmsteads, ball fi elds, playgrounds, an archery range, public beaches, fi shing piers, skating rinks, community gardens, tennis courts, pickleball courts and more.
New this year are expanded offerings at Franlo Park and the fi rst phase of the Eden Prairie Aquatics Center at the Eden Prairie Com-munity Center. Two eight-lane competition pools, expanded fi tness center space, new locker rooms and a climbing wall are open. Phase two is underway, with a zero-depth pool, hot tub and water slide planned.
The new Miracle League fi eld at Flying Cloud Fields along Pioneer Trail is expected to open this year, giving children with disabilities a chance to participate on a baseball team.
“This is going to be the gateway to the whole baseball fi elds,” Miracle League committee member John McCarthy said in a recent interview. “It’s the fi rst one everyone sees coming in. It’s going to paint the picture of Eden Prairie baseball. Something we can all be proud of.”
Residents enjoy hiking, pickleball, biking, paddleboarding, fi shing, boating, swimming, geocaching, snowshoeing and more and visit the Eden Prairie Senior Center, Staring Lake Outdoor Center, Eden Prairie Library, Eden Prairie Art Center, Cummins-Phipps-Grill and Riley-Jacques homesteads and Smith-Douglas-More Dunn Bros.
Piper and Greg Guswiler at Tuesday’s “First Splash” in the fi rst phase of the Eden Prairie Aquatics Center. (Photos by Karla Wennerstrom)
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Pottery techniques were on display at a recent Eden Prairie Art Center open house.
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS
Eden Prairie Parks & Recreation952-949-8442
Eden Prairie Baseball Associationwww.epbaseball.com
Eden Prairie Basketball Association – Boyswww.epbba.org
Eden Prairie BasketballAssociation – Girlswww.epgba.org
Eden Prairie Football Associationwww.edenprairiefootball.com
Hockey Associationof Eden Prairiewww.ephockey.com
Eden Prairie Lacrosse Associationwww.eplacrosse.com
Twin Cities Youth Rowing Clubwww.tcyrc.org
Eden Prairie Track & Field Assoc.www.eptfa.org
Eden Prairie Figure Skating Clubwww.edenprairiefsc.org
SnowdriftersEden Prairie Soccer Associationwww.edenprairiesoccer.org
Eden Prairie Soccer Clubwww.epsoccerclub.com
Eden Prairie Fast-PitchAssociation – Girls Softballwww.epfastpitch.com
Aquajets SwimTeam of Eden Prairiewww.aquajets.com
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ART OFFERINGS
Youth and FamilyEden Prairie Parks and Recreation offers classes and activities in the arts, music and movement, drama and theater for infants through age 12. These programs are offered during the day, after school and during school breaks. Specifi c pro-grams are included in the Parks and Recreation Program Guide, which is published in August, November and March. Call 952-949-8470 to receive a mailed copy of the cur-rent brochure or go to edenprairie.org/parksbrochure for an online version.
Eden Prairie Art Center7650 Equitable Drive 952-949-8304The Eden Prairie Art Center, lo-cated at 7650 Equitable Drive, offi cially opened its doors in May 2009. What began with the gift of a 5,400-square-foot building from the family of Roger Sampson, a former Eden Prairie resident who built the building in 1995 as a place
to create art, has now become a place where community members of all ages can explore new and exciting art forms, learn a new tal-ent, develop an existing gift and appreciate all that the world of art has to offer. Visit edenprairie.org/artcenter
Summer Concert SeriesEvery summer since 1983, the city of Eden Prairie has offered con-certs in the parks. These began as a six-week series — one night a week — at Round Lake Park and moved to the new Staring Lake Park Am-phitheater in 1990. The concerts are held on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7 p.m. at Staring Lake Park.
Art at the Senior Center8950 Eden Prairie Rd.Hours (free public viewing): enter through the main front doors be-tween 8 a.m. –4 p.m.
Arts in the ParkThis annual art fair is held in May and offers visitors an opportu-
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nity to stroll around the fabulous scenery of Purgatory Creek Park (13001 Technology Drive) and pe-ruse artwork of all types from local vendors and artists. The event is free of charge.
Eden Prairie Players – Community TheatreThe Eden Prairie Players provide high-quality theater to Eden Prairie and the surrounding areas. The group’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for the people of greater Eden Prairie, through the theater experience by inspiring, nurturing, challenging, educating and empowering artists, audiences and volunteers.The Eden Prairie Players annually produce a musical, one play and a youth theater company one-act se-ries. They also offer acting classes and perform at dinner theaters and other theater venues in the community.To learn more about auditions, productions, classes and news,
request to be added to the mailing list by contacting Lindsey Dan-hauser, Art Center Coordinator, at 952-949-8304 or ldanhauser@edenprairie.org. Or visit the Eden Prairie Players Website at eden-prairieplayers.com.
Eden Prairie Community BandThe Eden Prairie Community Band is an adult band of more than 50 musicians that performs year-round in Eden Prairie and neigh-boring communities. The band has two components: a Concert Band and the Jazz on the Prairie Big Band. The band is also home to the Prairie Schooners (Dixieland). Open to adults who live or work in Eden Prairie, all instrumental-ists are needed and residents are invited to join the group at any rehearsal (Central Middle School in Eden Prairie, Thursdays at 7 p.m.).For more information, contact the city of Eden Prairie at 952-949-8455. Visit edenprairie.org to fi nd a list of upcoming concerts.
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The Round Lake Park splash pad provides a refreshing option during the summer months. (File Photo by Patty Dexter)
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“There’s so much good that’s going on. People’s hearts are really in the right place.”
— Ruth Holewinski
Eden Prairie Women of Today
EDEN PRAIRIE IS FREQUENTLY ON ‘BEST OF’ LISTSMore than 99 percent of Eden Prairie residents surveyed rate
its quality of life as above average. And outside groups that compile rankings seem to feel that way too. Eden Prairie appears on a number of “best of” lists each year. Recently, Movoto named the community the No. 1 overall Minneapolis suburb and also the No. 5 Minneapolis suburb for young couples.It’s been rated one of the Best Places to Live in the country by Money Magazine several times since 2006, reaching No. 1 in 2010 and No. 3 in 2012.“It’s a no-brainer,” said Vijay Dixit, chair of the Shreya Dixit Foundation, when asked about living in Eden Prairie. “Best place? Any day.”Eden Prairie is known for its quality of life, low crime rate and quality schools. The city was even recently honored for being innovative in its snow re-moval.Residents talk about Eden Prairie’s small-town feel and sense of community.“Everyone is so incredibly gracious,” said new resident Ruth Holewinski. “They look you in the eye and say, ‘Hi.’”
In addition, residents spend a lot of their leisure time volunteer-ing with groups like the Eden Prairie Rotary clubs, Lions and Lion-ess clubs, Optimist Club, Women of Today, and supporting local nonprofi ts.
Eden Prairie Lions Club Member Gregg Fletcher said groups like the Lions are front and center in the community sponsoring events. The city partners with city organizations during its events, like the Fourth of July Hometown Celebration.
Projects like the Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial at Purgatory Creek Park were created due to the work of volunteers.
“There’s so much good that’s going on,” said Eden Prairie Women of Today member Ruth Holewinski. “People’s hearts are really in the right place.”
Suma Nair of Eden Prairie poses for a photo with her 5-year-old daughter Jaanvi at Prairie View Elementary during KinderCamp prior to the start of the school year. (Photo by Patty Dexter)
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EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
8080 Mitchell RoadEden PrairieMark A. Weber, Executive Director952-949-8499The Eden Prairie Foundation is dedicated to fostering pride in Eden Prairie through support of community organizations and projects that create a better qual-ity of life and make the city a special place to live and work. It is a 501(c) (3) qualifi ed non-profi t organization. Its 16-member board is composed of persons selected by the City Council, School Board and civic and service organizations located in Eden Prairie, Chairs of the Ball Committee and other community volunteers. In addition to proceeds from the annual Foun-dation Ball and other events, and charitable contributions through its Century Club, it also receives gifts in honor or in memory of community members, estate be-quests and gifts of property, such as securities and real estate. For special gifts, it works with donors to assure that gifts or gift proceeds are applied in accordance with the donor’s wishes.
EDUCATIONThree school districts serve the residents of Eden Prairie. The Eden Prairie district (272) covers the largest territory. The other two districts are Minnetonka (276) and Hopkins (270).
EDEN PRAIRIE ISD 272
Eden Prairie Schools’ legacy of excellence is built on academics, arts and athletics. The district’s students, teachers, schools and programs regularly receive rec-ognition locally and nationally for innovation and high achievement. The district prepares more stu-dents to go to college and achieve a degree than any other public school system in the area.Eden Prairie Schools is composed of eight schools, and a broad com-munity education program that includes pre-school and early childhood programs. The schools
work to educate children through a rigorous and enriching curricu-lum, encompassing all students at all levels. The district’s digital initiative, i-Learn@EP, works to merge technology and curriculum into one cohesive model, and place technology into the hands and minds of every student.The district has a long-standing reputation of exceptional scores on standardized tests and college entrance exams. Outside of the classroom the district offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities to help broaden the student experience, and develop talents and champions.For more information about Eden Prairie Schools visit the district’s website at www.edenpr.org, or call 952-975-7150.Administrative Services Center8100 School Rd., Eden PrairieGeneral information 952-975-7000communications@edenpr.orgwww.edenpr.orgThis building houses all of the school district’s central adminis-trators. For information regarding the school district, check out its website. From there you can ac-cess websites for each school in the district.AdministrationCurt TryggestadSuperintendent952-975-7011
EDEN PRAIRIE SCHOOL BOARD
The Eden Prairie School Board is the district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected by its voters. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone wishing to speak should call the superin-tendent’s offi ce at 952-975-7015 in advance so that time may be reserved.
EDEN PRAIRIESCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Karla Bratrud952-906-9583Dave Espe952-294-0344John Estall952-937-0140Ranee Jacobus612-750-1522Elaine Larabee612-845-4671
Holly Link612-743-8265Holly Parker952-937-2552
FACILITIES
Early Childhood Programs Lower Campus8100 School Road952-975-7200Cedar Ridge Elementary8905 Braxton Dr.952-975-7800Eden Lake Elementary12000 Anderson Lakes Pkwy.952-975-8400Forest Hills Elementary13708 Holly Rd.952-975-8600Prairie View Elementary17255 Peterborg Rd.952-975-8800Oak Point Elementary13400 Staring Lake Pkwy.952-975-7600Central Middle School (Gr. 7-8)8025 School Rd.952-975-7300Eden Prairie High School (Gr. 9-12)17185 Valley View Rd.
952-975-8000Education Center8040 Mitchell Rd.952-975-6900
MINNETONKA ISD 276
District Service Center5621 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka 55345General Information 952-401-5000www.minnetonka.k12.mn.usMinnetonka Schools are focused on world-class child-centered excellence and serve the western third of Minnetonka and all or parts of Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Woodland.In total there are six elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (Gr. 6-8), one high school (Gr. 9-12), and a community education center that houses many of the district’s early childhood, youth and adult programs.Minnetonka Public Schools offers a variety of learning opportunities for families, including Chinese or Spanish Immersion as an op-
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tion at each of its six elementary schools beginning in kindergar-ten. In the Immersion program, English-speaking students learn a second language as part of regular classroom activities.Minnetonka High School offers accelerated courses, including pre-engineering and architectural design, as well as 20 Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Min-netonka also offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.Minnetonka Schools are nationally recognized for using technology as an accelerator of learning and Min-netonka students consistently per-form among the top on state tests.
ADMINISTRATION
Dennis PetersonSuperintendent
MINNETONKASCHOOL BOARD
The school board is the district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected at-large
by district voters. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month, at the District Ser-vice Center located at 5621 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka. Meetings are open to the public. Citizens can address the board on any subject during “Community Com-ments” at the beginning of each meeting. School Board members are elec ted in odd-numbered years.
MINNETONKA SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Karen Walkowski(Not seeking re-election in 2016)952-412-5316Lisa Wagner952-474-2205Heidi Garcia612-963-6981Pam Langseth952-470-8858Charlie Kanan612-741-9251Lisa Sumner612-501-4409John Holcomb952-470-5357
FACILITIES
Clear Springs Elementary (K-5)5701 Co. Rd. 101, Minnetonka952-401-6953Deephaven Elementary (K-5)4452 Vine Hill Rd., Deephaven952-401-6900Excelsior Elementary (K-5)441 Oak St., Excelsior952-401-5650Groveland Elementary (K-5)17310 Minntonka Blvd., Minnetonka952-401-5600Minnewashta Elementary (K-5)26350 Smithtown Rd., Excelsior952-401-5500Scenic Heights Elementary School (K-5)5650 Scenic Heights Dr., Minnetonka952-401-5400Minnetonka Middle School-East (Gr. 6-8)17000 Lake St. Ext., Minnetonka952-401-5200Minnetonka Middle School-West (Gr. 6-8)6421 Hazeltine Blvd., Excelsior952-401-5300Minnetonka High School (Gr. 9-12)18301 Hwy. 7, Minnetonka
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HOPKINS ISD 270
1001 Hwy. 7, Hopkins, MN 55305952-988-4000www.hopkinsschools.orgHopkins Public Schools is an award-winning, high achieving school district that serves more than 800 Eden Prairie households primarily in the northeastern part of Eden Prairie. The levels in the Hopkins School District are: elementary (K-6); junior high (7-9); and high school (10-12). The schools most Eden Prairie students attend are:
FACILITIES
Gatewood Elementary School (K-6)14900 Gatewood Dr., Minnetonka952-988-5250Hopkins West Junior High School (Gr. 7-9)3830 Baker Rd., Minnetonka952-988-4400Hopkins High School (Gr. 10-12)2400 Lindbergh Dr., Minnetonka952-988-4500
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Inspiring Each Student Every Day
Tradition of ExcellenceIt’s no secret Eden Prairie Schools hasa well-established history of excellentacademics, activities and athletics.
• Highest percentage of students inthe metro area attend college andachieve a degree (2013, 2014, 2015)
• 11 perfect ACT scores since 2011
• Named one of “America’s MostChallenging High Schools” by theWashington Post in 2014
• Largest array of athletic, academicand music options in the state
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HOPKINS SCHOOL BOARD
Board member email addresses are available at www.hopkinsschools.org. School board elections are conducted in odd-numbered years.Warren Goodroad952-988-5366Wendy Donovan952-988-5363Steve Adams952-988-5364Irma McIntosh Coleman952-988-5362Betsy Anderson952-988-5361Doobie Kurus952-988-5365Kris Newcomer952-988-5367
NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Eagle Ridge AcademyGrades 6-127255 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie952-746-7760www.eagleridgeacademy.orgThe InternationalSchool of MinnesotaGrades: Preschool — 126385 Beach RoadEden Prairie(952) 918-1800http://ism-sabis.net/Hennepin Technical College13100 College View Dr., Eden Prairie952-995-1300www.hennepintech.edu
SENIOR CITIZENSEden Prairie Senior Center8950 Eden Prairie Rd952-279-8050The Eden Prairie Senior Center provides an organized program for education, trips, card groups, musi-cal performances and other social activities for seniors. The center also offers health screening, a foot care clinic and a transportation program.
PROGRAMS
AARP – American Association of Retired PersonsMall of America952-858-9040Catholic Charities612-204-8500
Hennepin County Services for Seniors612-348-4500Jewish Family & Children’s Service952-698-0767Lutheran Social Services651-642-5990Metropolitan Area Agency onAging, Inc.651-641-8612Prairie Adult Care16200 Berger Dr.952-949-3126RSVP – Retired & SeniorVolunteer Program952-945-4161Website www.voamn.orgSenior Linkage Line1-800-333-2433Senior Outreach SCS8950 Eden Prairie Rd.952-541-1019, ext. 308Social Security Administration1-800-772-1213Website www.ssa.govMeals on Wheelsof Eden Prairie, Inc.952-221-2123This is a non-profi t volunteer or-ganization, sponsored by church and civic groups, that delivers noontime meals fi ve days a week to homebound, disabled or elderly individuals in Eden Prairie. In ad-dition to providing the meals, the daily visits also provide a check on clients’ safety.
SUPPORT SERVICES
AARP – American Association of Retired PersonsInformation Center – Mall of America952-858-9040Website www.aarp.org/statepages/mnAlanon/Alateen7204 W. 27th St., St. Louis Park952-920-3961Website www.al-anon-alateen-msp.orgAlcoholics Anonymous7204 W. 27th St., #113,St. Louis Park952-922-0880Website www.aaminneapolis.orgAmerican Heart Association –Greater Twin Cities4701 W. 77th St., Edina952-835-3300Website www.americanheart.orgAmerican Lung Association of MN490 Concordia Ave., St. PaulWebsite www.lung.orgArc Hennepin–Carver County2446 University Ave. W., St. Paul952-920-0855Big Brothers Big Sistersof the Greater Twin Cities651-789-2400Website www.bigstwincities.orgBridging Inc.201 W. 87th St., Bloomington952-888-1105Website www.bridging.org
CHADD of the Twin Cities952-922-5761Cornerstone Advocacy Service952-884-0376Crisis 24-hour line952-884-0330Crisis Nursery 24-hour hotline763-591-0100Early Childhood Screening952-975-7047Eden Prairie FamiLinkResource Center952-294-5950Five Stars Recovery Center952-448-6557Hennepin County Public Health Department612-348-4111La Leche LeagueWebsite www.llli.orgLeukemia & Lymphoma Society of AmericaWebsite www.llslorgMADD – Hennepin Co.Mothers Against Drunk Driving155 S. Wabasha St., St. Paul651-523-0802Website www.madd.org/local-offi ces/mnMeals on Wheelsof Eden Prairie, Inc.952-221-2123MN Problem Gambling Hotline1-800-333-HOPERSVP – Retired Senior& Volunteer Program952-945-4161Ridgeview Medical CenterGrief Support Group952-442-2191 ext. 6190Ridgeview Medical CenterBreast Cancer Support Group952-442-8083River Ridge Treatment Center952-936-0304Social Security Administration1-800-772-1213Website www.ssa.gov
ST. FRANCIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Diabetes Support Group952-428-3324Heart Support Group952-428-2080Infant Loss Support Group952-428-2002Smoking Cessation1-888-354-PLAN24-hour crisis line (The Bridge)612-377-8800
Various fl owers were in bloom at the annual Garden Party at the Eden Prairie Senior Center. (Photo by Patty Dexter)
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“It seems to be a great place for businesses to do business.”
— Jan EianEden Prairie
EDEN PRAIRIE COMMERCE IS BUSTLING
“When we fi rst moved here, the Eden Prairie mall was like a
ghost town,” said 20-year Eden Prairie resident Jan Eian. “Now it’s an incred-ibly bustling, busy place. I think we’re fortunate we have as many businesses located in Eden Prairie as we do. It seems to be a great place for businesses to do business.”
Today, visitors to Eden Prairie Center mall are estimated at a million a month.
Eden Prairie’s economy is diverse, with almost 3,000 businesses, from home-based entrepreneurs, independent retailers and familiar chains to Fortune 500 companies C.H. Robinson and Supervalu. It is home to the Winter Park headquarters of the Minnesota Vikings.
The city was recently named one of the best places for millennial job seekers and one of the best places in the state to start a small business by NerdWallet.
The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce has more than 500 members with more than 6,000 attendees at its events throughout the year. In Eden Prairie, the city, schools and businesses work together on multiple projects.
Offi ces, industrial areas, restaurants, stores and hotels are located throughout the community. Transportation is convenient with the prox-imity to major highways, SouthWest Transit bus service and Flying Cloud Airport. Redevelopment is underway for businesses along the path of the upcoming Southwest Light Rail Transit line.
“It is not very far from the city; it is not very far from the highway and at the same time it does not feel like an urban area,” resident Vijay Dixit says of Eden Prairie. “That is a blend I fi nd very diffi cult to fi nd.”
The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce visited Winter Park, the Minnesota Vikings training facility, for a general membership luncheon. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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Emma Griffi th, Katie Krautbauer and Kerry Gay served as student members of the Eden Prairie Chamber in 2015. (Photo by Karla Wennerstrom)
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PETS
ANIMAL LOVERS WELCOME INEDEN PRAIRIE
”Eden Prairie is the dog capital of the world.”
— Sherry Butcher Wickstrom
City Council member
“As a fi ve-term elected offi cial, I have knocked on thousands of doors in Eden Prairie,” said City Council Member Sherry
Butcher Wickstrom, “and Eden Prairie is the dog capital of the world.”Dogs aren’t the only pets that thrive in Eden Prairie. But especially
for the dogs, there are six off-leash exercise areas plus Bryant Lake Regional Park’s off-leash dog area and two miles of dog trails. The dog exercise areas include a brand new small dog area in Staring Lake Park.
Eden Prairie Girl Scout Troop 12838 helped to improve the dog parks at Flying Cloud Dog Park and Staring Lake Dog Park. Lauren Malmgren, Jessica Larson, Haley Lundeen and Siena Miller of Girl Scout Troop 12838 worked with the city to help update agility equip-ment, trail markers and storage areas. During a grand opening event last fall, Siena Miller said she hopes more people will visit the dog parks because of the changes.
There are frequent pet adoption days at local pet stores. Eden Prairie is served by the Carver-Scott Humane Society, which is celebrating 25 years this year; Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society and Shih Tzu Rescue of Minnesota. Eden Prairie is home to a variety of veterinary clinics, pet stores and other busi-nesses catering to pets.
The city offers animal related classes and events, including the popular Animal Open House, plus monthly open houses, at Staring Lake Outdoor Center. The refurbished cabin at 13765 Staring Lake Parkway is home to several animals that kids can interact with. The center offers classes, workshops, trips and activities, including activi-ties for scouting groups.
Eden Prairie Girl Scout Troop 12838 hosted an event last year at the Flying Cloud Dog Park to celebrate the improvements made to the Staring Lake and Flying Cloud dog parks. (Photos by Patty Dexter)
HUMANE SOCIETYCARVER-SCOTT HUMANE SOCIETY
The Carver-Scott Humane Society serves Carver and Scott counties as well as a portion of Hennepin County. The organization is currently without a permanent building; all abandoned pets are housed in foster care until permanent adoption. The humane society frequently hosts pet adoption days at area locations.To help an animal by fostering or donating litter or unopened pet food, call (952) 368-3553, line 4, or visit www.carverscotths.org.
Dogs can get their exercise in Eden Prairie at the Staring Lake and Flying Cloud dog parks.
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