City Of Eden Prairie: January 28, 2022 Friday Report

Press release from the City of Eden Prairie:

01/28/2022

Engineer of the Year

This week City Engineer Rod Rue was named the "2021 Engineer of the Year" by his colleagues at the annual City Engineers Association of Minnesota Conference. Eden Prairie is fortunate to have such a long-serving and award-winning city engineer. Learn more.

Now Accepting Applications for 2022 City Government Academy

City Government Academy is a free, six-week program offering residents a behind-the-scenes look at how their City operates. Each week, a different department is spotlighted while participants tour facilities, meet City staff and learn about what it takes to provide the services and amenities we all enjoy. Eden Prairie residents over the age of 18 are eligible to participate. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 4. Visit edenprairie.org/EPCityAcademy for more details and application.

City Commission Recruitment

The City Council values the input of residents and provides opportunities for participation through six advisory commissions. Eden Prairie residents are invited to learn more and apply for these commissions online at edenprairie.org/Commissions.

Monday, Feb. 7: Application deadline
Tuesday, Feb. 22: Commission member candidate interviews
Tuesday, March 1: City Council appoints commission members
Late March: City commission orientation
April 1: Commission terms begin

Safely Dispose of Unwanted Medication

The City has free home medication disposal bags that can be picked up at Eden Prairie City Center in the Police Department (8080 Mitchell Road) Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each bag provides for the disposal of up to 45 pills, six ounces of liquid medication or six transdermal patches. The bags contain activated carbon that neutralizes the medication and prevents it from contaminating ground and drinking water. Funding for the bags comes from the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund. Please note, the Eden Prairie Police Department does not accept medication drop-offs. Hennepin County has drop box locations to safely dispose of large or small quantities of medication.

Hiring Duty Crew Firefighters and More

An Eden Prairie Fire Department duty crew firefighter promotes fire education and prevention, suppresses fires and provides emergency rescue services throughout our community. Having previous firefighter experience or education is not a requirement. Applications are due Feb. 9. Additionally, the City has various other part-time and full-time employment opportunities. Visit edenprairie.org/Employment to see all openings and apply.

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