City Of Shakopee: After Council Report For September 21

Press release from the City of Shakopee:

September 24, 2021

The Shakopee City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 21. Among the meeting highlights:

City Council approves 2022 preliminary budget and levy

The City Council approved the 2022 preliminary budget and levy. The preliminary city levy is $22,486,000 – an increase of $1,468,200 or 6.99% from last year. Much of this increase will be covered by new construction, as the city’s estimated total market value increased by $464 million, or 7.1%, to $7 billion. New construction accounts for 34.9% of the total market value increase. For the median value Shakopee home increasing by 6.7% to $284,700, a property owner can expect an increase of $65 annually in property taxes. Absent any change in value, median value homeowners can expect an annual property tax increase of $2. The final budget and levy will be approved in December; the total amount can be reduced between now and then, but not increased. More information: Nate Reinhardt, Finance Director, 952-233-9326.

Council approves 2022 EDA special benefit levy

The City Council 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.

Council adopts 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council adopted the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, which Council reviewed with city staff at a workshop on July 20, 2021. CIP projects slated for 2022 will be included in the 2022 budget. All future projects over the $25,000 purchasing threshold will need individual Council approval prior to bringing contracts prior to final approval. More information: Nate Reinhardt, Finance Director, 952-233-9326.

Council paves way for 147-unit senior housing development

The City Council approved a planned unit development amendment and final plat of Canterbury Southwest 2nd Addition that will allow TE Miller Development to construct a four-story, 147-unit market rate independent senior apartment building at 2900 Winner’s Circle Drive. The developer has proposed outdoor amenities to include a pickleball court, shuffleboard court, outdoor fitness area, community garden and outdoor grilling and firepit area. More information: Kyle Sobota, Senior Planner, 952-233-9349.

City Council OKs extended construction hours for Doran Triple Crown development

The City Council approved a request to extend construction hours for contractors working on the Triple Crown Phase II development at Canterbury Crossing. Regular construction hours per city code are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, and council’s approval will allow construction to begin at 8 a.m. on weekends. More information: Micah Heckman, Project Engineer, 952-233-9363.

Council approves final plat for Valley Park 19th Addition

The City Council approved a final plat for Valley Park 19th Addition that will combine four existing lots to allow for construction of an approximately 104,000 square-foot building at 4400 12th Ave. E. There are no formal plans for the building at this time. As part of this action, Council also approved an easement vacation on the Valley Park 19th Addition site. More information: Kyle Sobota, Senior Planner, 952-233-9349.

City to advertise for bids for Quarry Lake Outlet Project

The City Council approved plans and specifications and ordered the advertisement for bids for the Quarry Lake Outlet Project, which will construct an outlet to the lake and stabilize erosion in the northeast and northwest corners of the lake. Bids will open Oct. 22, 2021, with construction scheduled between November 2021 and June 2022. The project is budgeted in the 2021 Capital Improvement Plan and has an estimated cost of $545,700. More information: Kirby Templin, Water Resources/Environmental Engineer, 952-233-9372.

City to assess delinquent refuse and false alarm bills

The City Council approved motions to prepare proposed assessments and set public hearing dates for delinquent refuse and false alarm bills. To date, Republic Services/Allied Waste Services have been unable to collect $42,127 for services rendered in Shakopee, and the city has been unable to collect $130 for false alarm services. The public hearings for both items are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 19. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 20, a $25 administrative fee will be added to unpaid balances. More information: Nate Reinhardt, Finance Director, 952-233-9326.

Council OKs temporary liquor license for Boo Bash

The City Council approved a temporary on-sale liquor license for the City of Shakopee Parks and Recreation Department’s Boo Bash event. Boo Bash is an 18+ Halloween party that will be held at Lions Park the evening of Saturday, Oct. 30. O’Brien’s Public House will sell alcohol on site for the event. More information: Jay Tobin, Parks and Recreation Director, 952-233-9514.

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.