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City Council Meeting - March 3, 2026

Eden Prairie City CouncilWednesday, March 4, 2026
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Eden Prairie Polar Plunge 2026

Approval of March 3rd, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda

Approval of February 10th, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Consent Calendar (Items A-U)

Payment of City Claims

Appointment of City Commission Members

Appointment of Board of Appeal and Equalization

Southwest Transit legislative funding concerns

Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAA) funding updates

Full Document Analysis

Votes (6)

Approval of agenda as amended

ApprovedVoice Vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Unspecified

Approval of February 10th, 2026 minutes

ApprovedVoice Vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approval of Consent Calendar A-U

ApprovedVoice Vote

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Approval of payment of claims

Approved4-0

Moved by Council Member · Seconded by Council Member

Appointment of Commission members

ApprovedVoice Vote

Moved by Lisa Tumi · Seconded by Council Member

Appointment of Board of Appeal and Equalization

ApprovedVoice Vote

Moved by Pina Ryan · Seconded by Council Member

Notable Quotes (3)

Did you know Minnesota is hosting the Special Olympics USA games this summer? There will be 3,000 athletes, 10,000 volunteers.

— Elizabeth Neville
Special Olympics USA gamesSpeaking about the upcoming games.

The Eden Prairie City Council proclaims Saturday, March 14th, 2026 as Eden Prairie Polar Plunge Day.

— Ronald Case
Polar Plunge DayReading the official proclamation.

Southwest Transit has no routes that are considered high subsidy.

— Lisa Tumi
Southwest TransitRefuting claims regarding Southwest Transit's funding efficiency.

People (5)

Ronald CaseMayor

Presiding officer of the City Council meeting.

Matt SacketPolice Chief

Coordinator for the Eden Prairie Polar Plunge.

1 quote

“Polar Plunge really is about Special Olympics and raising money for Special Olympics.”

Explaining the significance of the fundraising event.

Elizabeth NevilleSpecial Olympics Athlete

Special Olympics global messenger and 2026 LER council member.

1 quote

“Special Olympics is just not just about sports. It creates leadership opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and it builds friendship and inclusion.”

Reflecting on the mission of Special Olympics.

Lisa TumiCouncil Member

Discussed Southwest Transit funding and budget issues.

JulieCommunity Development Director

Presenting updates on affordable housing funding sources.

Places Mentioned

Eden Prairie City Council ChambersLake Riley ParkUniversity of MinnesotaBlaineBrooklyn CenterFlying Cloud Airport

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 - City Council Meeting
  • Saturday, March 14th, 2026 - Eden Prairie Polar Plunge at Lake Riley
  • Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 - Previous Council Meeting and Workshop
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