City Council Meeting - March 3, 2026

The City Council meeting of Eden Prairie on March 3, 2026, included several key agenda items, though no direct procurement or contract awards were discussed. The council recognized the upcoming 19th annual Eden Prairie Polar Plunge event supporting Special Olympics Minnesota, highlighting community fundraising efforts exceeding $2.3 million over the years. The council also approved appointments to various city commissions, including the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission and the Heritage Preservation Commission. A significant portion of the meeting focused on affordable housing funding, with city staff detailing the use of Local Affordable Housing Allocation (LAHA) funds and a $150,000 grant from Minnesota Housing to support first-time homebuyer loans, residential rehabilitation, and rental assistance programs. Additionally, council members discussed the importance of maintaining Southwest Transit services amid legislative funding challenges. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter a closed session for the city manager's performance review. No votes or motions related to procurement contracts or capital projects were recorded during this session.