City Council Meeting

The City Council meeting of Eden Prairie on September 1, 2026, included embedded Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) proceedings and focused heavily on budget and levy discussions for 2027. The council approved the HRA's proposed property tax levy and budget of $240,000, primarily supporting housing assistance and redevelopment programs. A public hearing was held for the Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, fulfilling federal HUD requirements for accountability on grant spending. The council then approved payment of claims and proceeded to set the preliminary 2027 property tax levy at $54,381,193 and the general fund budget at $70,165,770, reflecting a 2.9% levy increase. The budget presentation highlighted stable tax rates, strong development revenues, and controlled expenditures, particularly in public safety and community services. The council scheduled a final budget hearing for December 1, 2026, to approve the final levy and budget. The meeting concluded with the approval of all consent items and adjournment.