Eden Prairie gears up for a Memorial Day remembrance at Veterans Memorial in Purgatory Creek Park on May 27, featuring a speech by WWII and Korean War vet, First Lt. Jim Rasmussen, along with patriotic tunes, reports the city's announcement. Locals are encouraged to pack a chair or blanket for the 11 a.m. to noon homage to service members.
City hall recently honored this year's Human Rights Award winners - Jill Slipper Scholtz bagged the business prize Hodan Nur was lauded individually, and The Prop Shop snapped up the non-profit accolade – these movers and shakers touted for fostering a haven of inclusivity, the city's Human Rights and Diversity Commission announced on May 21. More details on the groundbreakers are available on the city website.
Amid appreciation for civic engagement, Eden Prairie's volunteers at numerous boards and commissions were celebrated at a banquet, while the city waved goodbye to those wrapping up their service, including the 2023-2024 student commission members, the city’s online portal shares insights about these community advocates.
As summer heats up, the township puts the word out on water conservation – residents must stick to the prescribed lawn watering routine to keep the city hydrated and fire-ready, those at even-numbered homes can water on even days, odd numbers on odd days, but no sprinklers are to run from noon to 5 p.m., details listed on Eden Prairie’s website.
Turning to urban development, the May 28 Planning Commission meeting puts a spotlight on the proposed Nexus Innovation Center, looking to erect an industrial hub on the 14.35-acre site previously held by American Family Insurance, and a code amendment is up for debate, potentially easing landscaping demands in the RM-2.5 Zoning District, aiming for a fair trade-off between esthetics and practicality.
In the nuts and bolts of city maintenance, Fleet Services clocks in repairing and upkeeping over 300 vehicles, executing 2,000 to 3,000 service orders each year and stewarding a transition to electric vehicles while managing fuel consumption to the tune of 150,000 gallons annually, not to mention upgrading their lifts for better workflow and safety.
Looking ahead, Eden Prairie offices mark Memorial Day with a shut down, but they've posted a handy calendar online for those keeping track. Post-holiday, City meetings resume with the Planning Commission on May 28 and the Parks, Recreation and Natural, Resources Commission following up on June 3.
