Council members Tuesday acknowledged Eden Prairie’s recognition for the 12th consecutive year on the Star Tribune’s Best Places to Work list and praised staff leadership and workplace culture.
Councilmember Ryan highlighted the award and thanked city manager Rick Getchell and department leadership for maintaining a positive workplace. Mr. Getchell described the recognition as the result of an annual anonymous employee climate survey the city participates in; he said the survey covers work environment, supervision and benefits and that the city typically surveys the full‑time staff roster.
Council members noted the city’s stable elected leadership and management team, and said employee satisfaction helps service delivery and staff recruitment for roles such as police and fire. City officials did not take any formal action; remarks were part of council reports.