Eden Prairie residents fear housing development will threaten popular spring article Eden Prairie residents fear a new proposed housing development will impact one of the city's favorite water springs, but the developer thinks the spring will be protected. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (FOX 9) - For generations, families have been flocking to the Fredrick-Miller spring in Eden Prairie to get their drinking water. Now, the city is considering a proposed housing development in that area. Critics of the project are concerned it will impact the natural spring. Eden Prairie residents fear housing development will threaten popular spring For generations, families have been flocking to the Fredrick-Miller spring in Eden Prairie to get their drinking water. Now, the city is considering a proposed housing development in that area.