As reported by Eden Prairie's official website, the Human Rights and Diversity Commission has honored three with the 2024 Human Rights Award for their contributions toward fostering an inclusive community; the awardees include an individual, Rachel Casper, a nonprofit, Mission Animal Hospital, and a youth, Naim Umar, further details on their achievements can be accessed via the city's announcement.
Moving ahead with urban planning, the upcoming Planning Commission meeting on May 27 will deliberate on the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment which aims to calibrate the MUSA boundary, impacting nine properties on Dell Road and Turnbull Road, essentially this would adjust the land use designation and shift the line between low-density residential and rural areas in line with the MUSA demarcations.
Further showcasing community engagement, Friends of Eden Prairie Parks, an organization launched in 2023, updated the City Council on their prodigious efforts in environmental stewardship, with 66 volunteers amassing 366 hours to spearhead 48 restoration events last year. More on their sustainable missions can be found on their website.
Residents curious about the Green Line Extension will have the opportunity to attend a public bus tour, hosted by the Green Line Extension and SouthWest Transit staff, providing an immersive preview of the LRT corridor from the SouthWest Station up to Shady Oak Station this June 13, interested participants are encouraged to register promptly due to limited seating.
In staffing news, Will Stefani, a proud holder of a geology degree from the University of North Dakota has joined the Eden Prairie team as a utility field operator, previously making his mark at American Engineering Testing, the City Center will observe Memorial Day by closing on May 27 with additional facility schedules posted online.
Looking ahead, the calendar of city meetings includes the Planning Commission on May 27 and the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission on June 2, both sessions are slated for 7 p.m. starts and welcome resident input on the issues at hand.
