City Council Meeting - Dec. 2, 2025
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Approval of HRA minutes from September 2nd, 2025
Approval of 2026 HRA property tax levy and budget
Adjournment of HRA meeting
Approval of Council workshop and meeting minutes from November 18, 2025
Consent calendar approval
2026 City of Eden Prairie proposed budget and tax levy presentation
Public hearing on 2026 budget and tax levy
Areas of Interest (5)
- Eden Prairie Council approves $66.8 million city budget with a 6.5% increase, citing police/fire expansions and wage growth.
- City secures $2 million federal SAFER grant to accelerate hiring of eight new full-time firefighters.
- Property tax burden shifts: Residential taxes increase while commercial and industrial property tax impacts see a decrease for 2026.
- City highlights 2024 Quality of Life survey results to justify budget priorities and service levels.
- Eden Prairie maintains embedded HRA structure, levying $230,000 to cover housing program staff costs.
Votes (3)
Approve HRA minutes from September 2nd, 2025
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Certifying the 2026 HRA property tax levy and 2026 HRA budget at $230,000
Moved by Council · Seconded by Fryberg
Approve City Council minutes from November 18, 2025
Moved by Council · Seconded by Council
Notable Quotes (2)
Probably the number one most important thing that a council really can do is to set the budget because the budget is where we spend taxpayer money back on taxpayers.
We have a budget of $66.8 million which is a $4 million or 6.5% increase.
People (4)
RickCity ManagerPresented the budget philosophy and survey integration.
1 quote
Presented the budget philosophy and survey integration.
“The budget is the reflection really of the personality of the city. And it's the reflection of what the five of us see as the priorities.”
Opening comments on the budget process.
Tammy WilsonFinance ManagerDetailed the 2026 city budget, levy amounts, and department expenses.
Detailed the 2026 city budget, levy amounts, and department expenses.
MayorMayorPresided over the City Council and HRA meetings.
Presided over the City Council and HRA meetings.
FrybergCouncil MemberParticipated in voting motions.
Participated in voting motions.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 - City Council Meeting
- September 2nd, 2025 - Previous HRA Meeting
- November 18th, 2025 - Council workshop and meeting
- April 15th, 2025 - Quality of Life Survey presentation
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Certifying the final 2026 tax levy and approving the $230,000 HRA budget.