Politics & Government
Hopkins City Manager Selected for Eden Prairie Job
The selection continues a game of musical chairs among metro city managers.
Hopkins City Manager Rick Getschow is set to move into the same position in Eden Prairie. The Eden Prairie City Council selected Getschow from among three finalists.
Getschow, who wasn't immediately available for comment, became Hopkins city manager six years ago.
Eden Prairie’s city manager position has been vacant since Scott Neal left in November to take on a similar role in Edina. Details of the hiring await Getschow's formal acceptance of the contract, an Eden Prairie spokesperson said. Eden Prairie’s City Council is scheduled to accept the contract at its next council meeting, Feb. 15.
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Neal earned about $138,000 per year, which is roughly what Eden Prairie’s next city manager can expect to earn. Getschow's salary with Hopkins is $113,000.
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