2025 Budget for the City of Shakopee

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Community Profile The City of Shakopee was incorporated initially in 1857 and for the second time in 1870 and is located about 25 miles southwest of Minneapolis. Bounded by the Minnesota River on the north, Shakopee is in the northern part of Scott County and is the county seat. The city is one of the most rapidly growing communities of the state. The 2020 population of the city was 43,698 as of the 2020 census and the land area covered is approximately 29.5 square miles. State statute allows the City to extend its corporate limits by annexation, which occurs periodically. The city provides the normal municipal services such as police and fire protection, street and infrastructure construction and maintenance, parks and recreation, planning and zoning. Also provided are sewer and storm drainage utilities, and organized refuse collection and recycling. Electric and water utilities are operated by Shakopee Public Utilities Commission which is appointed by the City Council. Housing, economic development and redevelopment are controlled by the Shakopee Economic Development Authority. The Authority is comprised of city council members and is included as an integral part of the city’s budget.