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City Council Meeting - May 6, 2025

Eden Prairie City CouncilThursday, May 8, 2025
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Heritage Preservation Award presentation

Hennepin County Council update

Affordable housing funding

Elevate Hennepin entrepreneur resource hub

School-based mental health programs

Police embedded social worker program

Child well-being and advisory committee updates

Mental health crisis response (COPE)

EMS paramedic response unit implementation

Juvenile detention center infrastructure

Tree canopy and reforestation initiative

Hennepin County transportation and infrastructure projects

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Notable Quotes (3)

I don't think there's another city in the state if you look at the type of city we are... that has the positive things going on that we do.

— Mayor Case
City-School PartnershipsDiscussing the unique partnership between the city and school district.

We steward roughly $3.1 billion annual budget across a range of topics including human services, public health, public safety, public works.

— Debbie Gotel
Budget and OperationsOverview of Hennepin County fiscal responsibilities.

I was a Garnadim with Henipin County Child Protection... it was my first time learning about how government and systems work.

— Heather Edel
Human ServicesReflecting on her career path and experience with county systems.

People (6)

Mayor CaseMayor of Eden Prairie

Presides over the council meeting and highlights city-county partnerships.

Mr. GroCity Manager

Coordinates meeting schedule and introduces proclamations and presentations.

1 quote

“The majority of our meeting tonight is proclamations and presentations.”

Describing the agenda for the May 6th, 2025 meeting.

Dr. Rod FiserHeritage Preservation Commission Member

Presents the 2025 Heritage Preservation Award.

1 quote

“The recipient of the 2025 Heritage Preservation Award is Eden Prairie Schools.”

Announcing the award winner for their school history and gymnasium restoration.

Dr. Josh SwansonSuperintendent, Eden Prairie Schools

Accepts the Heritage Preservation Award on behalf of the school district.

1 quote

“Our schools are reflective of our community and the great success that we have with students and families every single day.”

Commenting on the partnership between the school district and the city.

Debbie GotelHennepin County Commissioner (District 5)

Represents southern Eden Prairie, Bloomington, and Ridgefield.

1 quote

“In 2024, we are the primary funder of affordable housing and development in Henipin County.”

Explaining the county's role in housing initiatives.

Heather EdelHennepin County Commissioner (District 6)

Represents western suburbs, focusing on human services and public health.

1 quote

“At the state level, cuts are being considered right now and it's really going to be hard for the county.”

Discussing budget pressures on human service waiver programs.

Places Mentioned

Eden Prairie, MinnesotaHennepin CountySouthdale (Edina)494 CorridorEden Prairie Community Center

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, Eden Prairie City Council Meeting
  • Open Podium: 6:30-6:55 PM, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
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