Development News for Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Eden Prairie Moves Forward with Cedar Hills Bike Park Project

The Eden Prairie City Council received an update on the proposed Cedar Hills Bike Park project. The project aims to provide Eden Prairie's first dedicated bike park, featuring human-made and natural obstacles like rollers, jumps, berms, and pump tracks, designed for all skill levels. The park will be located in Cedar Hills Park, utilizing approximately 15 acres of the 40-acre site. The need for the park stems from residents driving to other cities for similar facilities and the desire to protect natural conservation areas like Richard T. Anderson and Riley Creek Big Woods from erosion caused by off-road biking. The project involves a bike committee, public engagement, design by Pathfinder, and construction by Pathfinder Trail Builders, with a projected ribbon-cutting in September.

Eden Prairie Secures $2 Million Grant for Police Facility Garage and Extends Mall TIF

During the City Council meeting, Council Member Freiberg reported on successful legislative actions that benefited Eden Prairie. The city secured a $2 million grant for the construction of an attached garage for regional equipment, such as the mobile command center, to be built adjacent to the new police department facility. Additionally, the city's request to extend its Tax Increment Financing (TIF) component for the Eden Prairie Mall renovation project was approved within the tax bill. The council also thanked local legislators, including Representative Carly Cotiza-Watoon, Senator Steve Swazinski, and Representative Alex Falconer, for their support, and noted the successful defense against several housing proposals that could have threatened city zoning authority.