Public Meetings - Shakopee, Minnesota

The Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals met on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 7:02 PM at City Hall, 485 Gorman Street. The meeting included a brief recess due to computer issues, two public hearings, and several revocation and rescission actions related to conditional use permits (CUPs) for properties primarily owned by Eugene Hansen. The board approved one CUP, denied another, and revoked or rescinded three existing CUPs due to non-compliance. Commissioner Forsyth and Commissioner Ranua attended their final meeting. Consent Calendar - Approval of Agenda: Approved as written (motion by Forsyth, second by Ranua, unanimous). - Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting were approved (motion by Ranua, second by Robbins, unanimous). Public Comments & Testimony - 5e Public Hearing – CUP for Exterior Storage at 1555 Maras Street: Adam Atecas, representing tenant TK Marine/TK Outdoor, spoke. He stated his business was affected by the landlord's non-compliance and that the violations (semi-trucks, unlicensed vehicles) belonged to a different tenant. He asked how his business could continue operating legally. Staff advised that the property owner should apply for separate CUPs for each tenant. Atecas confirmed he would pursue a separate CUP for his unit. Discussion Items - 5a Public Hearing – Overheight Fence at 5005 Dean Lakes Blvd: Staff presented a request by GN Resound (on behalf of Broadstone SF Minnesota LLC) for an 8-foot black ornamental fence to enclose a shipping/receiving area. The fence exceeds the 3-foot front yard height limit. The site is 22.77 acres in the Business Park zone. Six conditions were recommended, including a building permit, fence location, exit-only driveway sign, compliance with engineering and fire department requirements, and utility easement setbacks. The board had no questions. The public hearing was opened and closed. Resolution R2026-004 was adopted unanimously (roll call vote: 6 ayes). - 5b – Revocation of CUP for Exterior Storage at 1515 Maras Street (Pierre's Towing): Staff reported that the CUP granted November 6, 2025, with nine conditions, was violated. Site inspections on January 29, 2026, found non-compliance with multiple conditions: exceeded 20,000 sq ft storage area, exceeded 30 vehicles, fence not moved, escrow not submitted, no license/bond, and scrap tires/car hulks present. The applicant applied for a city towing license but had not submitted a bond. The board discussed the clear violations and history of non-compliance. A motion to revoke the CUP (resolution PC2026-005) passed unanimously (roll call: 6 ayes). The property owner has 10 days to appeal to the city council. - 5e Public Hearing – CUP for Exterior Storage at 1555 Maras Street: This was a public hearing for a new CUP application. Staff noted the property was not in compliance with an existing CUP (PC2024-005) and that the owner had not responded to violations. The property owner, Eugene Hansen, was out of the country; his attorney did not attend. The board heard public comment from tenant Adam Atecas. After closing the public hearing, the board voted to deny the proposed CUP (resolution PC2026-003) unanimously (roll call: 6 ayes). The denial allows a 10-day appeal period. - 5c – Review of CUP PC2024-005 (Exterior Storage at 1555 Maras Street): Staff reported that the CUP approved May 9, 2024, with 11 conditions, was violated. Conditions required paved storage area, licensed/operable vehicles, and no semi-trucks/trailers not affiliated with tenants. Site inspections on January 8 and 29, 2026, revealed unlicensed and inoperable vehicles. The owner was notified but did not respond. The board voted to rescind the CUP (resolution PC2026-007) unanimously (roll call: 6 ayes). This terminates the existing CUP, affecting all tenants with exterior storage. - 5d – Review of CUP PC2023-006 (Vehicle Repair at 8610 Hansen Ave): Staff reported that the CUP approved June 8, 2023, with 11 conditions, was violated. Condition 10 required unlicensed or inoperable vehicles to be screened from view. Site inspections on January 8 and 29, 2026, found visible unlicensed/inoperable vehicles. The property owner (same Eugene Hansen) was contacted. The board voted to rescind the CUP (resolution PC2026-006) unanimously (roll call: 6 ayes). The tenant may appeal within 10 days. Key Outcomes - Approved: Resolution R2026-004 (overheight fence at 5005 Dean Lakes Blvd) – unanimous. - Revoked: Resolution PC2026-005 (CUP for exterior storage at 1515 Maras Street) – unanimous. - Denied: Resolution PC2026-003 (new CUP for exterior storage at 1555 Maras Street) – unanimous. - Rescinded: Resolution PC2026-007 (existing CUP PC2024-005 for exterior storage at 1555 Maras Street) – unanimous. - Rescinded: Resolution PC2026-006 (existing CUP PC2023-006 for vehicle repair at 8610 Hansen Ave) – unanimous. - Next Steps: All affected property owners and tenants have 10 days from the meeting to appeal decisions to the Shakopee City Council. Staff will forward non-compliance to the police department for enforcement after the appeal period. The board encouraged tenants to apply for separate CUPs to protect their operations. - Other Business: The board recognized outgoing Chair Forsyth and Commissioner Ranua for their service. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.

The Shakopee City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 485 Gorman Street. Mayor Lehman presided, and Councilmembers Delaney, Contreras, and Lara were present; Councilmember Whiting was absent. The council approved the agenda and the consent agenda, held a public hearing on the 2026 Street Reconstruction Plan, recessed for an Economic Development Authority meeting, accepted a donation for aquatic programming, and reviewed a detailed right-of-way management and fiber projects update. Consent Calendar - Approved the consent agenda by one motion, including: - Equipment purchases - Traffic Safety Committee recommendations for traffic control changes - Resolution R2026-022 appointing individuals to various boards and commissions - Plans and bidding authorization for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Projects - Plans and bidding authorization for the 2026 Pavement Rejuvenation Project - 2026 Pay Equity Reporting - Surplus property declaration - Approval of Captain Jamie Pearson as the next Chief of Police - Approval of the January 20, 2026 City Council minutes - Acceptance of ISG's proposal for design and construction services for the Shenandoah Drive and Schenian Street intersection improvements - Finance Department awards for financial reporting efforts - Modifications to the Residential Rental Ordinance Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during the non-agenda public comment period. - No one testified during the street reconstruction public hearing. Public Hearing: Street Reconstruction Plan - Staff presented the proposed five-year street reconstruction plan, required under Minnesota Statute 475 before bonds can be issued. A two-thirds council vote is required for approval. - Staff noted last year's plan failed on a 3-2 vote; the new plan includes a $12 million maximum bond issuance and added language on the timing and process of bond issuance. - The plan contains $33.6 million in projects over five years, all of which were already included in the Capital Improvement Plan. No new projects were added. - Staff estimated the actual bond sale would be about $9-10 million, with the $12 million cap serving as a cushion. The resolution includes IRS-required reimbursement language, allowing reimbursement of project expenses up to 18 months after project completion or three years after the first project expense. - Without a bond sale, staff said the city would need a $3.3 million annual Capital Improvement Fund levy increase for three years and would still need to defer about $2-2.5 million of 2027 projects. - With a $10 million bond sale at roughly 3% interest, annual repayment would be about $1.16 million, with the first debt service levy impact in 2028. The impact was estimated at $43 annually on a $350,000 home, or about $12 per $100,000 of market value. - Staff cited a community survey showing 76% support for a $24 annual increase per $100,000 in market value for road improvements and 57% support for a $48 annual increase. Construction cost inflation was noted as averaging about 10% per year over the past 20 years. - Councilmembers discussed pavement rejuvenation products, road life cycles, bond timing, state aid, and the impact of expiring fire department grant funding. Staff said the goal for residential roadways is a 50-year life using treatments such as rejuvenators, chip sealing, crack sealing, and mill and overlay. - The public hearing was opened and closed, and the council adopted Resolution R2026-019, which adopts the street reconstruction plan and declares the city's intent to reimburse qualified expenditures from future bond proceeds. Economic Development Authority Meeting - The City Council recessed and reconvened as the Economic Development Authority, with Vice President Lara presiding. - The EDA approved its consent agenda, including meeting minutes. - The EDA approved a three-year lease extension for Bokery Boutique Fashion LLC, doing business as Z Dress, at rates described as increasing from $18 to $18.25 to $18.50 to $18.75 over the lease term. Staff said Z Dress had been successful during its one-year trial lease, while other tenants were struggling, with some businesses down 40-50%. - The EDA approved the EDA bill list, which included $696,900 to the State of Minnesota described as a pass-through payment for a potential property on Third Avenue related to an apartment building. - The EDA adjourned to March 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM. General Business: Monetary Donation for Aquatic Programming - Sue Westergard asked the council to accept her donation for the women's water safety class, made in memory of her mother Helen and her best friend Kathy. She thanked city staff, teachers, volunteers, and participants. - She reported that 172 women have participated, with a median age of 37.8 years, the youngest age 18 and the oldest age 71. The current session has 23 participants. - The council approved Resolution R2026-023 accepting the monetary donation. General Business: Right-of-Way Management and Fiber Projects Update - Staff presented an overview of state rules and the city's right-of-way management ordinance, including Minnesota Rules 7819, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 216D, and city code requirements for permits, insurance, underground placement, restoration, notification, and stop work authority. - In 2025, the city issued 706 right-of-way permits and collected $382,000 in fees, compared with $158,000 in 2024 and $108,000 in 2023. The city budgets for about $100,000-110,000 in such fees. - Fiber projects generated $220,000 in permit fees in 2025 from 26 permits: 13 for Gigapower, 8 for Nuvera, and 5 for Metronet/T Fiber. Gigapower and Nuvera were the two largest users, with an additional $11,000 from a CenterPoint project downtown. - Staff described 2025 challenges including insufficient resident notification, poor contact information, locate delays, property damage, gas service strikes, electric service outages, and overbuilding in the same areas. - The 2026 mitigation plan includes phased permit releases, a public open house, neighborhood signs, door hangers, part-time consulting inspectors funded by permit revenue, a requirement to vacuum-expose utility services instead of hand digging, weekly construction coordination meetings, and dedicated restoration crews. - Councilmembers strongly supported the communication and inspection measures. The Mayor asked staff and the city attorney to explore recovering public safety response costs from utility companies for repeat incidents, and staff said they would look into the legal options. Staff also agreed to send the presentation and update to absent Councilmember Whiting, who had requested a workshop on the topic. Reports - Councilmember Lara reported on a joint Shakopee School Board and Scott County meeting, noting $980 million in state mandates, with Scott County's share estimated at $3-4 million. He also mentioned vape detectors installed in 22 high school restrooms at a cost of $48,000, and positive attendance trends. - Councilmembers Contreras, Delaney, and Lehman reported on attending the firefighter swearing-in ceremony, Better Batteries Plus ribbon cutting, the Chamber annual meeting, and related events. - Councilmember Delaney reported on the Highway 13 public meeting, the 169 Coalition, SPU commissioner training, SPU anniversaries (125 years of electric, 115 years of first well, 75 years of commission), and an SPU annual audit by Abdo. - The City Bill List was presented with no questions. Key Outcomes - Approved the agenda and the consent agenda without opposition. - Adopted Resolution R2026-019 approving the Street Reconstruction Plan and declaring intent to reimburse expenditures from future bond proceeds, with a $12 million bond authorization cap. - Approved the EDA lease extension with Z Dress and the EDA bill list. - Approved Resolution R2026-023 accepting the monetary donation for aquatic programming. - Directed staff and legal counsel to investigate the potential for recovering emergency response costs from utility companies and to communicate the fiber project update to Councilmember Whiting. - Adjourned to February 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

The Shakopee City Council met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM at City Hall to discuss and act on a range of routine and general business items. The meeting included approvals of consent agenda items, two major development proposals (Greenview subdivision and Scott County emergency communications facility zoning), and plans for Fire Station 2 renovation. All votes were unanimous. Public comment was not offered. Consent Calendar - 5.a – Approved the Wetland Replacement Plan for Greenview. - 5.b – Resolution R2026-011, moving the February 3, 2026, City Council & EDA regular meeting to February 4, 2026. - 5.c – Purchased a turnout gear washing extractor. - 5.d – Authorized trade‑in of used/outdated surplus. - 5.e – Accepted the FM Fire Service Grant Award. - 5.f – Approved application for the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry MNOSHA Workplace Safety Consultation Program Grant. - 5.g – Approved the January 6, 2026 City Council minutes. - 5.h – Approved a 50% share (not to exceed $50,000) in design work with Gensler for Canterbury. - 5.i – Approved a tobacco license for SM Liquors LLC dba Merwin’s Liquor. - 5.j – Declared additional surplus property. - 5.k – Approved a cooperative agreement with Scott County for construction and maintenance of the CH16 Modernization Project. - 5.l – Approved plans and authorized bidding for the Old Carriage Court Corridor Improvements. - 5.m – Approved an application to the Metropolitan Council Livable Cities Grant for the Innovation Hub. All consent items were approved by a single motion (Councilor Lara, seconded by Councilor Contreras). Discussion Items 8.a – Annexation, MUSA Expansion, and Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Staff presented two resolutions: (1) annexation of property in Jackson Township (Resolution R2026-002), and (2) comprehensive plan map amendment to guide the Scott County Utility site as “utility” and the proposed Greenview subdivision as “suburban residential” (3–6 dwelling units per acre) (Resolution R2026-003). The MUSA boundary would be expanded accordingly. Councilor Whiting asked about utility and stormwater concerns; staff confirmed that an existing wetland will be preserved and that utilities were planned during adjacent High View Park development. Councilor Contreras moved to approve the annexation resolution; seconded by Councilor Lara. Passed unanimously. Councilor Lara moved to approve the comprehensive plan amendment; seconded by Councilor Contreras. Passed unanimously. 8.b – Zoning of Scott County Emergency Communication Facility; Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat of Greenview Staff (Mr. Kerski) described the proposal: a 198‑lot single‑family subdivision (Greenview) by Lennar, with 11 acres of open space (50% of the PUD requirement), a new east‑west collector road connecting Marystown and Zumbro, and extensive trail system. The Scott County emergency communication facility (250‑foot tower, equipment shelters) would be zoned Agricultural Preservation (AP). Councilor Lara asked about road standards, open space preservation, and pedestrian connections. Staff confirmed the road is built to state‑aid design, open space is preserved adjacent to a wetland, and sidewalks are on one side of most streets. Councilor Whiting questioned a discrepancy in open space on one map; staff clarified the latest plan adds a lot to compensate for lost lots. Councilor Contreras moved to adopt Ordinance O2026‑002 approving the PUD District No. 15 for Greenview; seconded by Councilor Whiting. Passed unanimously. Councilor Delaney moved to adopt Ordinance O2026‑003 approving the AP zone for the Scott County facility; seconded by Councilor Whiting. Passed unanimously. Councilor Whiting moved to approve Resolution R2026‑004 approving the preliminary plat of Greenview; seconded by Councilor Delaney. Passed unanimously. Staff noted a final plat will be presented in February or March. 8.c – Approval of Bid Advertisement for Fire Station 2 Renovation (Resolution R2026‑018) Fire Chief Simon and architect John Vanderbelli (CNH) presented the renovation plan. The project addresses future staffing needs by adding overnight residency rooms, expanding the kitchen/pantry, improving HVAC (replacing air handlers and RTUs), separating contamination areas (turnout gear storage and decontamination moved to the west side of the building), adding a plume vent system for the apparatus bay, and constructing a training mezzanine with an artificial window and balcony. Councilor Whiting asked about the age of existing equipment (roof and air handlers from 2012) and the location of the pressure washer system. Staff confirmed the project would be cost‑effective by combining HVAC replacement with the renovation. Councilor Delaney moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Councilor Whiting. Passed unanimously. The bid advertisement will go out on January 27, 2026, with bids opened approximately three weeks later. Reports Council Reports - Councilor Delaney – Reported that the 169 Quarter Coalition is dissolving; final meeting in February. Noted SPU MMU training on Friday. - Councilor Whiting – Raised a request from the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) seeking the city’s guidance on allowing alcoholic beverages on circulator buses within the Canterbury Social District during events. MVTA would work with Live Nation, Canterbury Park, and businesses to sponsor free rides. Council discussed the need for clear rules, signage, and enforcement. Consensus was reached to refer the matter to staff for review and a recommendation. No formal vote taken. - Councilor Contreras – Attended the SCALE meeting; received an annual opioid update from the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force, Scott County Public Health, and Chief Tate. Reported on initiatives to combat opioid misuse. - Councilor Lara – Attended an MLC meeting on housing legislation. Expressed concern that the focus has shifted from housing affordability to simply building as many units as possible, and urged legislators to clarify how proposed bills actually make housing more affordable. - Mayor Lehman – Participated in the interview panel for the new police chief (three finalists from the Civil Service Board). Stated that the panel selected the best candidate; a formal appointment will come before the council later. City Bill List (9.a) – No questions or discussion. Key Outcomes - Annexation and MUSA expansion – Approved unanimously (Resolution R2026‑002 and R2026‑003). - Greenview PUD and preliminary plat – Approved unanimously (Ordinance O2026‑002, O2026‑003, and Resolution R2026‑004). Final plat expected in February/March 2026. - Fire Station 2 renovation bid advertisement – Approved unanimously (Resolution R2026‑018). Bids to be opened in approximately three weeks. - MVTA alcohol-on‑buses proposal – Referred to staff for review and recommendation; no formal action taken. - Meeting adjourned to Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

The Shakopee Planning Commission held a regular meeting on January 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM in City Hall. The primary agenda item was a public hearing regarding a request for additional permanent exterior signage at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater (formerly Canterbury Amphitheater) under the Entertainment Overlay Zone. The commission voted unanimously to approve the amended resolution, allowing signage that exceeds standard code limits. Consent Calendar - Approved the Planning Commission meeting minutes from December 4, 2025, with one abstention (Commissioner Sapovado). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke during the recognition of citizens or during the public hearing. Discussion Items - Public Hearing – Entertainment Overlay Zone Signage: Jason Moutry, on behalf of Bloomington Investments LLC, presented a request for two freestanding monument signs and four wall signs at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater (712 Canterbury Road). The requested signage exceeds the city's standard limits (e.g., one monument sign allowed, two requested; wall signs exceed the 120 sq ft maximum area). Proposed signs: main entry canopy (476 sq ft), stage house exterior (497 sq ft), two secondary entry signs (107 sq ft each), and two double-sided monument signs (57 sq ft each). The entertainment overlay permits larger, more interesting signage to fit the district's scale. City staff reviewed conditions and incorporated them into the draft resolution. The applicant stated the signs are designed with warm, lower-luminance illumination for a rustic feel and to assist with wayfinding. Commissioner Robbins asked about the venue's opening timeline; the applicant expects a summer 2026 opening (June/July) with a capacity of 19,000. The first announced show is July 12, 2026. Construction is ongoing, with steel being erected. No additional public testimony was offered. Key Outcomes - Motion to open the public hearing: Approved unanimously. - Motion to close the public hearing: Approved unanimously. - Motion to approve Resolution PC 2026-001 as amended (approving signage in the entertainment overlay zone for Mystic Lake Amphitheater): Passed unanimously via roll call vote (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions). The amendment changed the base material from metal to masonry/stone. - Meeting adjourned at 7:31 PM.

The Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals held a regular meeting on January 8, 2026, at City Hall. The board approved previous meeting minutes, conducted two public hearings for conditional use permits, and continued one hearing due to property compliance issues. Consent Calendar - Approval of Meeting Minutes: The board approved the minutes from the November and December 2025 meetings. Commissioner Forsyth abstained because he was absent from those meetings. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public offered comments on items not on the agenda. Discussion Items - Conditional Use Permit for Vehicle Repair at 7480 County Highway 101 East (Marsh Auto Reconditioning): Staff presented a proposal for light dent repair, spot painting, vehicle wraps, detailing, buffing, and paintless dent removal. The applicant, Jim Marsh, confirmed he would be the sole employee initially, operating Monday–Friday 8–6 and Saturday 9–3. He stated no major modifications were needed and hazardous waste would be minimal. Conditions included obtaining an occupancy permit, servicing vehicles inside, prohibiting vehicle sales, limiting waiting vehicles to nine, and requiring a hazardous waste generator license if applicable. No public testimony was offered. The board voted 6–0 to adopt Resolution PC 2026-002, approving the conditional use permit. - Conditional Use Permit for Exterior Storage at 1555 Maras Street: Staff requested a continuance after discovering multiple code violations on the property earlier that day, including unlicensed recreational vehicles, expired registrations (February 2023, March 2025, February 2025), and an overflowing dumpster. Two tenants (TK Marine and BIFS) were in compliance, but the existing vehicle repair CUP holder was not. Staff indicated that if the site is not brought into compliance by the February 5, 2026 meeting, a revocation resolution for the existing CUP would be considered. The board voted to continue the public hearing to February 5, 2026. Key Outcomes - Approved Resolution PC 2026-002 for Marsh Auto Reconditioning conditional use permit (6–0). - Continued the public hearing for exterior storage at 1555 Maras Street to February 5, 2026, with staff inspection scheduled before that meeting. - Staff noted that the towing business on the same property may face license revocation if not licensed by the next meeting, per city council fee approval.

Note on date discrepancy: The meeting metadata provided indicates January 7, 2026, but the agenda and transcript consistently refer to "Tuesday, January 6, 2026." This summary uses the metadata date per instruction, but the source documents list January 6, 2026. The Shakopee Economic Development Authority (EDA) convened for a brief regular meeting. The only actions were approval of prior meeting minutes, acknowledgment of the bill list with no questions, and adjournment to the next meeting. Consent Calendar - Approval of EDA Meeting Minutes: A motion was made by Contreras, seconded by Lara, and passed unanimously by voice vote (all ayes) to approve the minutes from the previous EDA meeting. Reports - EDA Bill List: Presented as part of the reports item. No questions were raised by board members, and no discussion followed. Key Outcomes - Adjournment: Lara made a motion to adjourn to February 5, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously by voice vote (all ayes). The meeting stood adjourned.

This regular meeting of the Shakopee City Council was called to order at 7:00 PM on January 6, 2026, at City Hall. The council approved the agenda and the consent agenda, then recessed for a brief Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting. The main discussion centered on the adoption of an updated Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the Jackson Township Development Area. No public comments were made. The meeting adjourned to January 20, 2026. Consent Calendar - Approved designating individuals authorized to perform banking transactions (Item 5.a). - Approved purchase of four John Deere front mowers, two John Deere Gators, three John Deere tractors, a Chevrolet Equinox, and a Chevrolet pickup truck (Item 5.b). - Adopted Ordinance O2026-001, the 2026 Fee Schedule (Item 5.c). - Adopted Resolution R2026-007 designating the city's official newspaper (Item 5.d). - Approved extension of the 2026 Tree Pruning Contract (Item 5.e). - Approved a contract for the 2026 Ash Tree Removal Project (Item 5.f). - Set a public hearing date for the Street Reconstruction Plan (Item 5.g). - Approved Change Order No. 3 for Canterbury Commons Internal Roadway Improvements (Item 5.h). - Adopted a resolution of support dissolving the U.S. Hwy 169 Corridor Coalition (Item 5.i). - Approved a massage business license for VIP Massage Inc. and a massage therapist license for Lyudmila Lelyukh (Item 5.j). - Approved a massage business license for Clinical Massage and Bodywork LLC and a massage therapist license for Vienetta Lelyukh (Item 5.k). - Approved a cooperative agreement with Scott County for construction and maintenance of a traffic signal at County Highway 16 and Dean Lakes Trail/Kinlock Way intersection (Item 5.l). - Adopted Resolution R2026-010 extending city-issued THC licenses (Item 5.m). - Approved the December 16, 2025 City Council minutes (Item 5.n). - Accepted a proposal from Stantec Consulting Services for engineering services for Lions Park parking lot improvements (Item 5.o). - Accepted the Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative's Operation Round Up Grant Award (Item 5.p). - Approved off-sale and Sunday liquor licenses for SM Liquor LLC dba Merwin Liquor (Item 5.q). Discussion Items - Jackson Township Development Area Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Update (Item 10.a): Staff presented an update to the AUAR, a required five-year review of the 2,008-acre study area. The update includes new climate adaptation and greenhouse gas information, updated traffic analysis, stormwater management data, and an updated mitigation plan. Two development scenarios were analyzed: one based on the 2030 comprehensive plans and another reflecting full build-out of the 2040 plan. Key recommendations include traffic improvements (right turn lane on Marystown Road and U.S. 169 ramps), protection of threatened and endangered species, climate adaptation via Green Step Initiative, future sanitary infrastructure extension, and compliance with updated rules on stormwater and historic properties. Councilmember Whiting asked why the northern marshland area is included; staff explained it is necessary to assess potential stormwater and environmental impacts on sensitive areas. Mayor Lehman asked about PFOS; staff noted it is not currently required in the study and that only trace amounts have been found in two city wells, unlike many other cities. Key Outcomes - Resolution R2026-005 adopted (motion by Councilmember Whiting, second by Councilmember Delaney) — all in favor, authorizing adoption of the AUAR update for the Jackson Township Development Area. - The Economic Development Authority meeting was recessed and then adjourned to February 5, 2026. - The City Council adjourned to January 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Reports & Announcements - Councilmember Whiting noted a joint meeting with the City Council on March 17. The U.S. Hwy 169 Coalition will have its final meetings on January 8 and February 26. - Staff reported no significant items due to the holiday period. - The city is recruiting for boards and commissions: two seats on Planning Commission/Board of Adjustments and Appeals, one seat on Shakopee Public Utilities Commission, and one seat on Police Civil Service Commission. Applications are due January 16, 2026.

The Shakopee City Council met on December 16, 2025, with Mayor Lehman and Councilmembers Delaney, Whiting, Contreras, and Lara present. The council approved the agenda, adopted a consent calendar after removing three items, and took action on the 2026 EDA levy, the 2026 property tax levy and annual budget, an electric-vehicle charger at Quarry Lake Park, the 12th Avenue reconstruction, the Parks and Recreation CAPRA/recreation program plan, and a departmental restructure. Consent Calendar - The council removed 5A (EDA levy), 5B (2026 levy and budget), and 5P (Quarry Lake Park level 3 charger) for separate discussion. - The remaining consent items were adopted by voice vote, including: 2025 miscellaneous gifts and donations; renewal of the Goal for Gold skate school agreement; outdoor athletic field use policy; purchase of three marked utility police interceptors; 2025 budget amendments; November monthly financial report; Scott County Public Health Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Grant application; Chevrolet First Responder Sponsorship Program donation; Community Center and Ice Arena ADA report; community center cleaning contract; December 2, 2025 City Council minutes; replacement light poles for the downtown Shakopee street lighting district; the 2026 regular meeting calendar resolution for the City Council and EDA; and final payment for general conditions for Kraus-Anderson for Jackson Commons. Public Comments & Testimony - No one addressed the council on non-agenda items. - No audience members offered comments during the 12th Avenue reconstruction public hearing. Discussion Items 5A – EDA Levy - Councilmember Delaney asked to hold the EDA levy flat and objected to the EDA purchase of the property across from the post office, saying taxpayer money should not have been used and there is no return on investment if it becomes a parking lot. - Councilmember Contreras corrected that the property cost was $75,000, not $150,000, and said the EDA can earn money back over time; Councilmember Whiting said the EDA levy is separate and serves economic development purposes. - The motion to adopt Resolution 2025-TAC-143 approving the 2026 EDA levy carried. 5B – 2026 Property Tax Levy and Annual Budget - Councilmember Delaney opposed the levy increase, stating residents complain about taxes and that growth should pay for itself. - Councilmember Whiting moved to adopt Resolutions 2025-TAC-141 and 2025-TAC-142, saying Shakopee is among the lowest-taxed comparison cities and faces growth and inflation needs; Councilmember Contreras seconded. - Councilmember Lara said he had not personally received negative tax comments; Delaney replied that he had heard both positive and negative feedback and that tax increases hurt people on fixed incomes. - Contreras supported the budget, saying it funds city employees and services, and criticized opposition to city investments; Mayor Lehman said all levels of government contribute to housing unaffordability, property-tax increases directly affect households, and he wanted the smallest possible impact on taxpayers. - The motion passed 3 to 2; Delaney voted no. 5P – Level 3 EV Charger at Quarry Lake Park - Councilmember Delaney said he was not opposed to the charger but did not want the city to pay for it, since not all park users have electric vehicles and electricity sale proceeds go to Xcel Energy. - Councilmember Whiting moved to approve the $49,872 ChargePoint contract, with installation by Hunt Electric, using a Sourcewell purchasing contract. Staff said the project is part of an Xcel Energy grant program, the electricity is charged to the customer, and the cost was reduced from an original estimate of $75,000 to under $50,000; funding would come from park reserve. - The motion passed. Public Hearing – 2026 12th Avenue Full-Depth Pavement Reconstruction - Engineering staff presented the project on 12th Avenue from 300 feet east of County Road 83/Canterbury Road to Valley Park Drive, serving the industrial park. The existing 44-foot roadway was built in 1985; the project includes full-depth pavement reclamation, curb and gutter replacement, storm sewer improvements, an 80-foot sanitary sewer replacement, and conversion from four lanes to three lanes with a continuous center left-turn lane based on a 2019 traffic study. - Estimated project cost is $2.181 million; about $600,000 would be specially assessed to benefiting properties under the city's assessment policy. The preliminary assessment rate is $7,167.43 per acre, with corner lots receiving half assessments; CenterPoint Energy property and city property are included. A neighborhood meeting had eight property owners attend; most supported the project. - Council questions included the 10-year assessment term, the ability to reimburse costs from future bond proceeds, notification of businesses east of the project, and whether businesses such as FedEx that use the road but are not in the assessment area benefit without paying. - No public testimony was offered. The council closed the hearing and adopted Resolution R-2025-140 ordering the improvements and preparation of plans and specifications for project CIF-26-001, with a correction to identify it as the 2026 project. The vote was unanimous. CAPRA Accreditation and Recreation Program Plan - Parks and Recreation staff reported that the CAPRA self-assessment is due January 15, with an on-site review expected between March and August. The department meets 151 of 154 CAPRA standards, a 98% completion rate, above the 90% required for accreditation. - Staff presented the 2026-2029 recreation program plan, which operationalizes the 2019 Parks, Trails, and Recreation Master Plan through seven core themes, a program lifecycle, guiding questions, core program areas, and annual SMART goals. - Council asked about underused spaces, popular programs, and CAPRA costs and benefits. Staff cited summer camp and swimming lessons as high-demand programs and said accreditation helps with grants and demonstrates efficient resource use. - The council approved the recreation program plan. Parks and Recreation Department Organizational Restructure - Staff proposed changing the recreation program/services manager to assistant director of recreation, making the recreation facilities manager the ice facilities manager, transitioning the community outreach coordinator to community center manager, promoting the aquatics supervisor to aquatics manager and the recreation supervisor to recreation program manager, and eliminating a vacant third ice arena specialist position. - The restructure is intended to improve succession planning, streamline supervision so full-time staff report to exempt managers, align with CAPRA standards, and better support the community center, ice arena, and aquatics operations. No current employee loses a job; one vacant FTE is eliminated. Estimated savings are roughly $51,000 in 2026 and about $22,000 if measured at maximum pay differences. - The council approved the restructure. Liaison Reports, Announcements, and Other Business - Councilmembers reported on the GN Resound ribbon cutting, Cub Foods Liquor Store ribbon cutting, School Board Truth in Taxation and $50.9 million operating budget, 169 Coalition wind-down, Holiday Fest and tree lighting, MVTA route changes, Scott County mayors meeting, and city staff holiday breakfast. - Administrator Reynolds recognized staff award winners: Alex Jordan (Administrator's Leadership Award), Jeremy Benz (Manager of the Year), and Barb Kramer (Employee of the Year). - Reynolds described the police chief selection process: the Police Commission interviews candidates January 6 and provides the top three; Mayor Lehman and Councilmember Contreras will join Reynolds on interview panels, with interviews expected January 20-28. - Announcements: 2026 picnic shelter reservations open January 2; board and commission applications are due January 16; City Hall, Community Center, and Ice Arena will be closed December 24-25 and January 1. - Other business included a request to schedule a right-of-way permit discussion for a February 2026 regular meeting. The council adjourned to January 6, 2026, at 7 p.m. Key Outcomes - Consent calendar adopted as modified. - Resolution 2025-TAC-143 (2026 EDA levy) adopted. - Resolutions 2025-TAC-141 and 2025-TAC-142 (2026 property tax levy and annual budget) adopted 3 to 2. - Level 3 EV charger contract at Quarry Lake Park approved for $49,872. - Resolution R-2025-140 for the 12th Avenue reconstruction project authorized unanimously. - 2026-2029 Parks and Recreation program plan approved. - Parks and Recreation organizational restructure approved. - Next regular City Council meeting set for January 6, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Note: The agenda and transcript indicate the meeting was held on December 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The system directive specifies December 5, 2025; this discrepancy is noted. The Shakopee Planning Commission met to consider two major items: the annexation, MUSA expansion, and comprehensive plan amendment for the Greenview and Scott County Utility Towers property (5A), and the zoning and preliminary plat for the Greenview subdivision (5B). All votes were recommendations to the City Council. Commissioners present: Foresight, Weiler, Sandu, Redding, Robbins. Commissioners Ranawa and Saporo were absent. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM and adjourned at 7:35 PM. Consent Calendar - The commission unanimously approved the 2026 meeting dates and deadlines. Public Comments & Testimony - Don Conway, a resident on Zumbro Avenue adjacent to the development site, expressed concerns about potential property damage from grading and construction, asking what protections would be in place. Staff responded that the developer would meet with him to discuss grading plans and that a full-time fire department would be operational starting January 2026. Conway also questioned the density of homes (3.3 units per acre) and fire spread risk. Staff noted that such density is common citywide. Conway requested a contact from Lennar (the developer); staff provided the name Josh Metzer. - No other public testimony was offered on either public hearing. Discussion Items - 5A – Annexation, MUSA Expansion, and Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment - Staff explained that Lennar (doing business as US Homes) proposed annexing land from Jackson Township, expanding the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), and amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan land use designation to Suburban Residential. The property also includes a Scott County utility tower site (to be shown as Utility in land use). - A key issue: the Met Council calculated the density at 3.01 units per acre, while the city and developer calculated it at under 3.0. The comp plan amendment would serve as an „insurance policy“ in case the Met Council requires a higher density. If the Met Council later agrees to the lower density, the amendment would not be forwarded to the City Council. - The commission took two separate votes: first on annexation (Resolution R2025-132), second on the comp plan amendment and MUSA expansion (Resolution R2025-133). Both passed unanimously (5-0). - 5B – Zoning and Preliminary Plat of Greenview - Staff presented the proposal: zoning the Scott County Emergency Communication Facility parcel as Agricultural Preservation (AG) and establishing a Planned Unit Development (PUD) district for the Greenview subdivision, which would create 193 single-family residential lots on property west of Marystown Road and east of Zumbro Avenue. - The development would be built in two phases, with the first phase starting in spring 2026. Lot widths would be a mix of 50, 55, and 65 feet. Home prices were estimated to range from $435,000 (smallest) to $700,000 (largest). The project includes over 11 acres of open space (15% of site), consisting of wetlands, trails, and a play area. A new east‑west collector road (connecting Marystown Road and Zumbro Avenue) would be built in the first phase to satisfy fire access requirements. - The Scott County parcel contains a 250‑foot communications tower and equipment shelters, which will remain under a conditional use permit; no changes are proposed beyond rezoning to AG. - The commission took three separate votes: (1) approval of AG zoning for the Scott County facility (Ordinance O2025-025), (2) approval of PUD District No. 15 for Greenview (Ordinance O2025-024), and (3) approval of the preliminary plat (Resolution R2025-134). All passed unanimously (5-0). Key Outcomes - 5A – Annexation: Motion to recommend approval of Resolution R2025-132 (annexation) passed 5-0. - 5A – Comp Plan Amendment: Motion to recommend approval of Resolution R2025-133 (comp plan amendment and MUSA expansion) passed 5-0. - 5B – Scott County Zoning: Motion to recommend adoption of Ordinance O2025-025 (zoning to AG) passed 5-0. - 5B – Greenview PUD: Motion to recommend adoption of Ordinance O2025-024 (PUD zoning) passed 5-0. - 5B – Preliminary Plat: Motion to recommend approval of Resolution R2025-134 (preliminary plat) passed 5-0. - All items will be forwarded to the Shakopee City Council for final decision. - The next regular meeting was set for January 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM at City Hall (adjourned to that date).