City Of Eden Prairie: June 11, 2021 Friday Report

Press release from the City of Eden Prairie:

06/11/2021

Lawn Watering Restrictions Reminder

Lawn watering uses a significant portion of Eden Prairie's water supply and the heatwave we're expecting has caused water consumption in Eden Prairie to spike over the past week. It is important that residents and businesses follow the City's year-round lawn watering restrictions to ensure there is enough water for all uses, including vital services such as fighting fires.

According to City Ordinance Chapter 3.3 §12, homes and businesses must adhere to the following lawn watering schedules:

• If your home or business address ends with an odd number, watering is permitted on odd-numbered days of the month
• If your home or business address ends with an even number, watering is permitted on even-numbered days of the month
• No lawn irrigation is permitted from noon to 5 p.m.

Watering restrictions are enforced and fines for violating the City ordinance are issued in amounts according to the number of violations issued to the property owner in the previous three years. Fines range from $25 for a first offense to $200 for a fourth offense, and $300 for each additional offense. More information about Eden Prairie's water use restrictions and lawn water tips are available at edenprairie.org/LawnWatering.

Community Drop-Off Day

Mark your calendar for Community Drop-Off Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at Hennepin Technical College. Dispose of trash/refuse, donate bikes and more. Appliances and electronics are not accepted. The event is open to Eden Prairie residents only with valid ID. Learn more at edenprairie.org/DropOffDay.

Community Center Solar Garden

To support Eden Prairie's Climate Action Plan goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the City is partnering with a local clean energy cooperative to build a roof-top solar garden at the Community Center. Residents will soon have an opportunity to register for solar energy subscriptions. Subscriptions are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis later this summer — waitlist registration is available now at edenprairie.org/SolarGarden.

Real Talk with Rick Podcast

"Chief Weber's Swan Song" is the latest installment of the Real Talk with Rick podcast. Former Police Chief Greg Weber talks about rising through the ranks of the department, how policing has changed in the last year and his fascination for otters. You can listen to this and all previous episodes at edenprairie.org/RealTalk.

Spring Employee Recognition Event

Our Spring Employee Recognition Event took place this past Wednesday afternoon where we welcomed new employees, recognized employees for years of service milestones and presented our annual "EPy" Awards to those employees who consistently go “above and beyond” to serve the people of Eden Prairie.

• Carl J. Jullie Award for Excellence in Customer Service — Lesley Cain
• James G. Clark Award for Excellence in Teamwork — Rick Clark
• Scott H. Neal Award for Excellence in Leadership — Julie Klima
• City Manager Quality Awards — Jasmine Ellingson, Scott Elsenpeter, Scott Gerber, Ryan Kuffel, Ward Parker, Alecia Rose, Jaime Urbina

Minutes of April 12, 2021 Planning Commission [PDF]

Minutes of May 10, 2021 Planning Commission [PDF]

Project Profile [PDF]

Council Calendar [PDF]

This press release was produced by the City of Eden Prairie. The views expressed here are the author’s own.