City Of Shakopee: After Council Report: Sept. 7, 2021

Press release from the City of Shakopee:

09/09/2021 9:32 am

The Shakopee City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 7. Among the meeting highlights:

Economic Development Authority approves preliminary 2022 EDA special benefit levy

The City Council, acting as the Economic Development Authority, approved the preliminary 2022 EDA special benefit levy of $500,000. The EDA levy has been set at $350,000 annually since 2018. The additional funding proposed for 2022 will provide for increasing operational costs, professional services and flexibility should economic development opportunities arise. If the proposed levy is approved in December, the annual property taxes related to the EDA levy on a median value home will increase from $15 per year to $22 per year. More information: Nate Reinhardt, Finance Director, 952-233-9326.

Updates to contract for Canterbury TIF district approved

The City Council, acting as the Economic Development Authority, approved a modified contract for private development for the Canterbury Tax Increment Financing district. The developments that have been completed, approved or are under construction have substantially increased the revenue available to the TIF district. The updated agreement reflects the actual costs incurred to date for public improvements, plus the approved acquisition and demolition of the Scott County Workforce Center and adjacent land. The agreement also reflects moving the city’s costs for County Highway 83 improvements from the Capital Improvement Fund to the TIF. More information: Michael Kerski, Planning and Development Director, 952-233-9346.

Shakopee family donates Little Free Library to City

The City Council approved acceptance of a Little Free Library donation from the Warner Family to be installed in Glacier Park. The family of Shakopee resident David Warner is donating the library in memory of Warner, who died on May 19, 2021. Warner lived adjacent to Glacier Park and was a school counselor at Prior Lake Savage Area Schools. More information: Jay Tobin, Parks and Recreation Director, 952-233-9514.

MPCA grant will help fund new electric vehicle charging stations

The City Council accepted a grant agreement with MPCA for funding toward three electric vehicle charging stations. The grant allows for a maximum of $7,500 to be used toward each dual port station. Each station will be available for public use. The City is partnering with Shakopee Public Utilities, which will help with installation and setup of the electricity. The grant requires a 20% match, which will be covered in the Planning and Development budget. More information: Michael Kerski, Planning and Development Director, 952-233-9346.

Council approves application for EDA American Rescue Plan Act grant

The City Council approved the city’s application for the federal EDA American Rescue Plan Act Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant. The city is requesting $7 million for the Shakopee Innovation Center project, now known as “The Hub.”. The total cost estimate of the project is $15 million. If awarded, the grant requires a 20% match, which is funded in the city’s 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan. More information: Michael Kerski, Planning and Development Director, 952-233-9346.

Council OKs application for DNR Conservation Partners Legacy Metro grant

The City Council approved the city’s application for a DNR Conservation Partners Legacy Metro grant to restore parts of Memorial Park to its native prairie land and stabilize the riverfront to protect the vegetation. The estimated cost of the project is $220,000, and if awarded the grant requires a 10% match, which is funded in the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan. More information: Michael Kerski, Planning and Development Director, 952-233-9346.

Council sets public hearing for Summerland Place easements

The City Council agreed to set a public hearing for Tuesday, Oct. 19 relating to the vacation of public drainage and utility easements within Summerland Place First Addition, located near the intersection of 17th Avenue East and Canterbury Road South. More information: Mark Noble, Senior Planner, 952-233-9348.

City contracts Bolton and Menk for lift station design services

The City Council approved a professional services agreement in the amount of $283,350 with Bolton and Menk for design and in-construction services for the West End Lift Station and Force Main Project. More information: Darin Manning, Project Coordinator, 952-233-9364.

Public Works to purchase new sewer jetter, upgrades to fuel system

The City Council approved the early purchase of a 2022 sewer jetter for $279,908. The city’s 1993 Ford sewer jetter will be declared as surplus for trade-in or sale. The vehicle will be purchased with Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Council also approved the purchase of hardware and software to upgrade the fuel and vehicle wash control system for the cost of $54,539, which will be funded with the Equipment Internal Service Fund. More information: Bill Egan, Public Works Superintendent, 952-233-9555.

Council approves extension of Momenteum contract

The City Council, acting as the Economic Development Authority, agreed to a contract extension with Momenteum for entrepreneurial support services to cost $7,500 per month and capped at $50,000 for expenses through December 2021. Momenteum is working with city staff to create a locally sustainable network of entrepreneurs, as well as other local programming to be announced in the coming months. More information: Michael Kerski, Planning and Development Director, 952-233-9346.

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.

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