City of Eden Prairie

Nothing says “welcome aboard” quite like hitting the road together! The New Employee Bus Tour gives our newest team members a front-row seat to the facilities and services that make Eden Prairie a standout place to live and work. It’s a chance to connect, learn and see our city in action — and yes, it’s a lot of fun, too. Huge thanks to our in-house tour guide, David Lindahl, for sharing the inside scoop, and a special shoutout to SouthWest Transit - MN for getting us around town in style!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The City of Eden Prairie is committed to fostering inclusion and diversity in our community. Join us in celebrating the essential contributions by people with disabilities and promoting equal opportunity for all. #NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment

Yesterday, we celebrated Sgt. Tom Lowery’s retirement after 25 years of dedicated service with the Eden Prairie Police Department. Chief Matt Sackett recognized his outstanding career with the Career Achievement Award, highlighting his leadership and lasting contributions to our community. From serving on SWAT and leading the department’s traffic safety efforts to launching our Unmanned Aerial Systems program in 2018, Sgt. Lowery consistently pushed forward initiatives that made Eden Prairie safer. His work strengthened partnerships across the region, advanced traffic safety awareness, and built one of the state’s leading UAS teams. Sgt. Lowery’s passion for public safety, mentorship and innovation leaves a lasting legacy. We are grateful for his service and wish him all the best in retirement!

We're searching Eden Prairie's next Housing and Community Services Specialist! In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting the administration of public funds for housing and social service programs, conducting audits of grantees, maintaining local and federal databases for the proper reporting of eligible activities, and preparing and submitting required reports throughout the federal fiscal year to assist in the forecasting of how the funds will be expended. Why join us? ✨ Attractive salary and benefits ✨ Wellness programs ✨ Award-winning workplace – proud to be recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace since 2014! Visit edenprairie.org/Jobs to learn more and apply today.

National Police Woman Day Today is National Police Woman Day, a day that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions and achievements of women in law enforcement. The EPPD’s first female officer was Joyce Conley (Holte) who was hired in 1974 as a community service officer and was promoted to officer in 1975. Joyce retired from the EPPD in 2004 as a corporal. Today, the EPPD employs nine women officers, and we would love to have even more! Learn more about joining our team and view the police officer job posting. Applications are due Monday, Sept. 22. Thank you to our women officers for protecting and serving in Eden Prairie!

Today, we bid a fond farewell to our incredible recreation manager, Lori Brink, as she retires after more than 11 years of dedicated service to Eden Prairie. Lori’s leadership has touched every corner of our community—from the Art Center, Outdoor Center and Senior Center, to performing arts, athletics and youth programming. She has brought art to our public spaces, developed countless new recreational opportunities for people of all ages, and guided our Parks and Recreation team with care and resilience. If you’ve enjoyed a community event in Eden Prairie—whether it was the Fourth of July Hometown Celebration, PeopleFest!, Arts in the Park, Harvest to Halloween or Winter Blast—you’ve experienced Lori’s vision and dedication in action. Thank you, Lori, for your creativity, passion and heart. You’ve made Eden Prairie a brighter place, and your legacy will be felt for years to come. We are so grateful for everything you’ve done!

Starting the school year with the right supplies can make all the difference for a student’s confidence and success. That’s why the Back-to-School Supplies Program, led by Eden Prairie Schools is so important — it helps ensure every student has what they need to learn and grow. This year, City of Eden Prairie employees donated 221 school supply items, including backpacks, notebooks and more. Each donation will go directly to Eden Prairie students in need. Being part of this community-wide effort, alongside local businesses, nonprofits, churches and individuals, is a great reminder that we can all make a positive impact in the lives of our neighbors when we come together. Here’s to another successful school year and supporting every student’s path to a bright future!

School is back in session for many students in Eden Prairie, and our staff joined in all the excitement with a throwback to their own school days! Each photo is a little reminder of the journeys that have shaped us, from those early days full of wonder and learning to where we are now, proudly serving this amazing community. Wishing students, families and teachers all the best as they make this school year one for the books — we hope it's filled with new adventures, big dreams, and plenty of fun along the way!

Earlier this season, we asked some of our staff about their favorite summer activities. Their answers showed us just how many unique interests and passions we have across our team — and gave us a fun glimpse into life outside the office. Here’s a look at how we made the most of summer!

Smile, it's #CityHallSelfie Day! Today marks the 10th annual national tradition organized by ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders, and we’re proudly joining communities near and far in marking this fun day that shines a spotlight on public service and civic pride. Here are just a few of the many City staff members who are proud to serve this community we all love ❤️