After Council Report In Shakopee For November 3

Press release from the City of Shakopee:

November 8, 2021

The Shakopee City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 3. Among the meeting highlights:

EDA approves contract for demolition of the Scott County Workforce Center

The City Council, acting as the Economic Development Authority, approved a contract with Rachel Contracting LLC for $196,683 plus $50,000 in contingency for the demolition of the Scott County Workforce Center. Rachel Contracting submitted the lowest bid for the project by more than $81,000. Demolition is expected to take place this winter.

More information: Michael Kerski, Planning and Development Director, 952-233-9346.

City takes next steps to make pedestrian bridge over Highway 169 a reality

The City Council adopted a resolution approving values and offers of compensation for easements the city needs to acquire in order to build a pedestrian bridge across Highway 169 connecting the
Southbridge neighborhood to Quarry Lake Park. The resolution also allows the city attorney to take steps to acquire the easements through eminent domain if necessary. These are the next steps in the process of making the pedestrian bridge a reality in the future. More information: Adam Bentson, Graduate Engineer, 952-233-9323.

City opts in to nationwide opioid settlement agreement

The City Council gave its approval for the city to opt in to a nationwide opioid settlement agreement against the three largest pharmaceutical distributors. The amount the city could receive is still unknown, but at least 85% of the funds must be used for abatement of the opioid epidemic. Council must still approve a resolution to affirm its decision and execute a participation agreement. More information: Bill Reynolds, City Administrator, 952-233-9311.

Council authorizes hire of police officer

The City Council authorized the hire of a police officer candidate at step 7 of the union contract. This hire required Council approval because it is above the mid-point of the compensation schedule for that position. More information: Jeff Tate, Police Chief, 952-233-9421.

These summaries are a sampling of the meeting. See the entire agenda packet with supporting documents at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/agendasandminutes. The meeting is also available for viewing on demand at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/livestream.

This press release was produced by the City of Shakopee. The views expressed here are the author’s own.