City of Eden Prairie

As we embrace this season of gratitude ??, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what we’re thankful for at work. It’s been incredibly uplifting to hear City of Eden Prairie employees share their appreciation for one another and the meaningful work we do together. Their hard work and dedication truly make a difference, and we’re lucky to have such a fantastic group to work with every day. What are you thankful for? We’d love to hear and celebrate together!

Earlier this month, we had the privilege of coming together for our annual Veterans Appreciation Lunch, hosted by City Manager Rick Getschow. This special event was a powerful reminder of the incredible sacrifices and unwavering dedication our veterans have made to protect and serve. We were especially honored to have Mathew Stulz, EPFD fire prevention specialist and fire inspector, as this year’s featured speaker. A retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, Mat served 11 years of active duty and 9 years in the reserves, with much of his time spent as a naval aviator. His final mission in active duty was fighting California wildfires—a poignant experience that ultimately led him to joining our Fire Department as a duty crew firefighter eight years ago. We are deeply grateful for Mat's continued service to our community and proud to have him on our team. To all the veterans at the City of Eden Prairie and beyond—thank you. Your bravery, sacrifice and dedication continue to inspire us every day. We salute you today and always.

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Take your professional journey to another level and join us as our next Building Inspector II! In this role, you will ensure building code standards are followed to safeguard, life, limb, health, property and public welfare in Eden Prairie. ?? At the City, we offer more than just competitive pay and top-notch benefits. Become part of a Star Tribune Top Workplace (since 2014) where you'll experience a great work-life balance, supportive teams, a collaborative environment, opportunities to thrive and people who make it the BEST place to be! Visit edenprairie.org/Jobs to learn more and apply.

Are you our next Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician? ??? In this role, you would be responsible for a wide variety of maintenance activities to sustain smooth operation of Eden Prairie’s 28-million-gallons per day water treatment facility. The benefits? They’re pretty great. From day one, you’ll enjoy wellness programs, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. The team? They're absolutely incredible, but you'll need to come see for yourself! Come be a part of something truly special — join a Star Tribune Top Workplace (since 2014) and see why working with us is nothing short of the BEST! Visit edenprairie.org/Jobs to learn more and apply.

At tonight’s meeting, Mayor Ron Case and the City Council recognized four Eden Prairie firefighters for rescuing an infant who was trapped in a burning home earlier this year. Thanks to their outstanding bravery and courage in the face of danger and personal risk, they saved the child's life. Tonight they were each awarded the Fire Department's highest distinction, the Award of Honor. ?? Incredible work (pictured l-r) Assistant Chief Justin Johnson, Captain Matt Worthington, and Firefighters Joshua Privette and Michael Do! The importance of what you and the entire EPFD does every day cannot be overstated. ??

City Center was recently buzzing with excitement and the enticing aroma of simmering spices. Our annual employee Chili Cook-off is always a fantastic opportunity to connect with one another, have fun, and celebrate our commitment to building strong #relationships, and this year was no exception. With more than 30 entries, our contestants definitely turned up the heat! ????? Congratulations to Bob Stark from our Street Maintenance team. His traditional style chili was the clear crowd favorite, earning him the title of this year's Chili Champion. And a big shoutout to our fan favorites in each category: Spicy Chili: Leon Navarro Vegetarian Chili: Lesley Cain White Chili: Steve Matula Non-Traditional Chili: Nikki Wee Cornbread: Ben Machemehl

Yesterday, we honored Lisa Vik, Dispatch Supervisor, as she retired after an impressive 24 years of service to the Eden Prairie Police Department. At the celebration, Chief Matt Sackett presented Lisa with the department's Career Achievement Award. Here are some excerpts from the award: “During her tenure, Lisa has made a significant positive impact on the dispatch center and the entire department. She regularly picks up dispatch shifts when her team is short-staffed including nights, weekends and holidays. She then has to carve out time to complete all the other tasks of a PSAP supervisor such as pulling 911 call details for investigative purposes, being subpoenaed and researching equipment and software to keep the Eden Prairie PSAP up to date with emerging technology and BCA and NCIC compliance audits. Lisa’s positive attitude, professionalism and willingness to learn foster a supportive work environment, ultimately driving collective success. Each of the newly hired 911 Public Safety Telecommunicators in recent years have been pleasantly surprised by the involvement Lisa has in the PSAP as a supervisor either by covering shifts, asking for input or keeping everyone informed about upcoming trainings. In addition, Lisa includes all the Telecommunicators in decisions that affect them directly. She is open to new ideas whether you’ve been on the job for 30+ years or are a brand-new hire. Lisa also has a great sense of humor that keeps up the spirits of those around her. Each day Lisa demonstrates reliability, collaboration and initiative. She communicates effectively, listens actively and respects diverse perspectives. Lisa takes ownership of tasks, adapts to challenges and contributes innovative solutions. Lisa makes herself available to help when other divisions have questions or need guidance, and if she does not know the answer, she utilizes her vast resources in the dispatch community.” Lisa will be greatly missed in the Dispatch Center and throughout the department. We will you all the best in retirement, Lisa!

Welcome aboard to the newest members of the City of Eden Prairie team! ?? We recently embarked on our annual new employee bus tour to showcase our City and its incredible facilities throughout the community. It's one of our favorite traditions because it's all about connecting with peers, learning more about City services and exploring what makes Eden Prairie the best place to work! A big thank you to our in-house tour guides for making the day such a treat, and thanks to SouthWest Transit - MN for the ride! #Welcome #NewHires #TeamOuting #EmployeeEngagement

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