Shakopee Snapshot: Winter 2023-24

IN LEHMAN’S TERMS A message from the Mayor of Shakopee

CITY CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 23 Thanksgiving: City offices and Community Center closed Garbage and recycling delayed by one day 24 Day After Thanksgiving: City offices closed, Community Center open 8 a m –8 pm DECEMBER 2 Holiday Fest: 2–6 pm in Downtown Shakopee, hosted by the Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau 5 City Budget Hearing: 7 pm , City Hall 9 Santa’s Pool Party: 10 a m to noon, Community Center, registration required 24 Christmas Eve: City offices closed Community Center hours TBD, please check city website JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day: City offices and Community Center closed Garbage and recycling delayed by one day 1–31 Boards and commissions applications accepted 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: City offices closed Community Center remains open Garbage and recycling schedule as normal 19 Pop-Up Putt & Play: Multiple sessions, Community Center, registration required FEBRUARY 19 President’s Day: City offices closed Community Center hours TBD, please check city website 25 Christmas Day: City offices and Community Center closed Garbage and recycling delayed by one day 31 New Year’s Eve: City offices

Hello Shakopee!

The warm summer days have given way to fall, and pretty soon the cold winter and snow season (brrrr!) is upon us It’s a good time for that furnace check-up, winterize the hose or irrigation systems, get your vehicles ready, and prepare the shovels Winter street parking rules went into effect on Nov 1 Read them over at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/parking The goal is to clear the streets with minimal passes, saving you tax dollars By moving your vehicle from the street during snow emergencies, you are helping us clear the streets more efficiently Additionally, I always ask those who are able and willing to clear snow and ice from storm drains and fire hydrants in your neighborhoods It does help! If you do clear these items, contact a council member or myself and feel free to send us photos and your contact information We will send you a Shakopee lapel pin as a token of our appreciation Find our contact information at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/ mayorandcouncil Winter is very hard for some; consider helping the elderly, people with disabilities, or neighbors in need It’s the Shakopee Nice thing to do The winter holiday season also brings families and friends together for cheer Enjoy the season! Shakopee offers many winter events and activities for your enjoyment Check out the Parks and Rec winter offerings on the other side of this magazine Shakopee Community Education also has plenty of options In closing, seasons greetings to you and your families, Merry Christmas, and a happy new year to all! Matt Lehman Mayor of Shakopee mlehman@ShakopeeMN.gov

Mayor Matt Lehman

closed Community Center remains open Garbage and recycling schedule as normal

Please note, events are subject to cancellation or changes due to the current public health guidelines by the CDC and Minnesota Department of Health Find the latest city calendar at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/calendar

CONTACT US MAYOR MattLehman......................... mlehman@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS AngelicaContreras.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acontreras@ShakopeeMN.gov JimDuLaney.......................... jdulaney@ShakopeeMN.gov JesseLara.................................. jlara@ShakopeeMN.gov JayWhiting..................................... jaywhtng@aol.com CITY ADMINISTRATOR WilliamReynolds..................... breynolds@ShakopeeMN.gov

CITY HALL 485 Gorman St , Shakopee, MN 55379

Phone................................................952-233-9300 TTY...................................................952-233-3837 Email........................... administration@ShakopeeMN.gov Website.................................... www.ShakopeeMN.gov The Shakopee Snapshot is produced four times a year by the City of Shakopee. Comments or suggestions can be directed to the editor, Amanda McKnight, at amcknight@ShakopeeMN.gov .

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