Eden Prairie Publishes Friday Report For February 5, 2021

Press release from the City of Eden Prairie:

February 5, 2021

SWLRT Project Temporary Road Closures

Bridge beams are being installed between West 70th Street and the east side of Highway 212 through mid-February. There are several road closures associated with this work.

• Flying Cloud Drive near the intersection with Shady Oak Bridge is closed Feb. 2–5, 8–11 and 19
• Shady Oak Road on-ramp to northbound Highway 212 closed Feb. 12–18
• Shady Oak Road at the Highway 212 bridge closed Feb. 12, 17–18

These dates are subject to weather delays. Message boards and other signage will detour traffic as shown in the road closure maps.

Winter Scavenger Hunt

Parks and Recreation is partnering with SCHEELS to present a Winter Scavenger Hunt throughout the City's parks during the month of February. All items are permanent structures within Eden Prairie parks, and are viewable from parking lots, trails, etc. No need for climbing, off-roading or entering sensitive habitats. Learn more at edenprairie.org/ScavengerHunt.

City Commission Recruitment

Monday is the last day to apply to be on one of Eden Prairie's six advisory commissions. Learn more and apply at edenprairie.org/Commissions.

Monday, Feb. 8: Application deadline
Tuesday, Feb. 23: Commission member candidate interviews (in person or virtual)
Tuesday, March 2 or 16: City Council appoints commission members
Late March: City commission orientation (in person or virtual)

Staff News

Jeremy Riley recently joined the City as a police officer. Before coming to Eden Prairie, Jeremy worked for the City of Minneapolis. Jeremy graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato with a bachelor's degree in law enforcement.

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