In the City of Eden Prairie, the buck stops with the City manager.

The City Council delegates all administrative duties to the City manager who is accountable to the Council for effective administration of City business. The City manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Administration Department and hires City staff. The City's core service departments are led by directors who report to the City manager.

Rick Getschow hosts the Real Talk with Rick podcast, listen at edenprairie.org/RealTalk.

Year joined the City

2011

Professional and Community Affiliations

• Metropolitan Area City Manager’s Association
• Minnesota City/County Management Association
• International City/County Management Association
• Metro Cities Housing and Economic Development Policy Committee
• Eden Prairie A.M. Rotary Club
• Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce

Past Experience

City Manager
City of Hopkins, Minn.
2005-2011

City Administrator
City of Lauderdale, Minn.
1998-2005

City Administrator
City of Hector, Minn.
1996-1998

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Miami University (Ohio)

Master’s Degree in Public Administration, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee