City Of Eden Prairie: Oct. 29, 2021 Friday Report

Press release from the City of Eden Prairie:

10/29/2021

SWLRT Project Temporary Road Closures

Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) construction near Technology Drive and Viking Drive at Flying Cloud Drive will affect traffic this weekend. All day Friday, Oct. 29 there is a partial closure at the intersection of Viking Drive and Flying Cloud Drive to install rail track. On Monday, Nov. 1 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., the intersection of Technology Drive and Flying Cloud Drive will be closed to complete additional rail work. These dates are subject to weather delays. Message boards and other signage will detour traffic. More details about this project are available at SWLRT.org.

Dell Road Closure

Beginning Nov. 1, Dell Road will be closed between Wiedman Way and Hackberry Court for approximately 5-7 days for a private pipeline repair. Detour signage is in place and traffic will be routed as seen in the project detour map [PDF]. The roadway remains accessible to local residents during construction.

Quarterly Financial and Investment Report

The Sept. 30, 2021, Quarterly Financial Report [PDF] is now available.

Commuter Services Telework Webinar

On Friday, Nov. 19, Commuter Services is hosting a free telework webinar, Hybrid and the Future of Work, for managers and employers from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presenter Kevin Eikenberry, co-founder of Remote Leadership Institute, will discuss the latest thinking on topics like best practices, different types of hybrid work models, productivity dashboards, dealing with co-worker resentment, home office stipends and more. Register now for this free event.

Staff News

Julie Klima has been appointed as the City's new community development director. As director, Julie leads the Community Development Department, which includes the divisions of Assessing, Economic Development, Housing and Community Services, and Planning. Learn more about Julie Klima.

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Council Calendar [PDF]

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