Community Corner
Eden Prairie Publishes Friday Report For May 14
Private businesses may still require face masks inside their facilities and the public should follow those requirements.
May 14, 2021
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Mask Mandate Lifted
Gov. Tim Walz has announced a he is signing an executive order today ending the statewide mask mandate. The City of Eden Prairie does not have a mask mandate in place and will continue to follow executive orders issued by the governor and COVID-19 guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective today, residents visiting City facilities are no longer required to wear face coverings or physically distance. Private businesses may still require face masks inside their facilities and the public should follow those requirements.
The CDC recommends those who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing masks indoors. COVID-19 vaccines are now available to residents ages 12 and over, visit mn.gov/COVID19/Vaccine to learn more and sign up.
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Students on Commissions
The City is accepting Students on Commissions program applications for the 2021-2022 school year. The program is open to any high school junior or senior who lives in Eden Prairie.
The Students on Commissions program is a great way for students to contribute to their community in an official capacity, while gaining valuable insight about municipal government. Student commission member terms begin in September and end in May, with an expected time commitment of one evening meeting per month.
The application deadline is Friday, May 28. Learn more and apply at edenprairie.org/StudentApp.
Emergency Broadband Benefit
Comcast supports the Federal Government's Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), a temporary benefit program designed to help low-income households connect to the internet and stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis. New and existing customers can apply and may be eligible for up to $50 per month (up to $75 per month for customers in Tribal Lands) toward your internet service. The benefit is available on all tiers of Xfinity internet service, including Internet Essentials. Confirm eligibility and learn how to apply for this benefit.
Quarterly Financial and Investment Report
The December 2020 Quarterly Financial Report [PDF] is now available.
Commuter Services Webinar
Commuter Services is hosting a free webinar Thursday, May 20 from noon to 1:15 p.m. about Southwest LRT and SouthWest Transit Updates. Learn more and register.
Southwest Suburban Cable Commission Annual Report
The 2020 Southwest Suburban Cable Commission Annual Report [PDF] is now available.
Project Profile [PDF]
Council Calendar [PDF]
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