Spring 2021 Hometown Messenger

City to survey residents on quality of life, city services You will soon have an opportunity to share your thoughts and opinions regarding life in Shakopee as part of an upcoming community-wide survey. National Citizen Survey will conduct the 2021 Community Survey, which asks residents to share feedback on city services, current issues and the city’s overall quality of life. Approximately 2,000 randomly selected households will soon receive an invitation to participate by paper or online. The results will be collected to gather a scientifically reliable sample. National Citizen Survey will use Shakopee’s data to compare the city with more than 600 communities nationwide, including similar Minnesota cities. All Shakopee residents will also be invited to share feedback via an online survey in late April. Sign up at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/subscribe under "City News" to be notified when the survey is available. The results of both surveys will be published later this year. City seeks proposals for garbage, recycling hauler This winter, the City Council issued a request for proposals (RFPs) for contracted city- wide refuse and recycling collection and disposal. The city has had contracted residential service since 1991. Its current contract with Republic Services ends Dec. 31, 2021. The RFPs addresses several of the council’s ongoing refuse and recycling concerns, including cart management, customer service improvements, an every-week recycling option and trial organics collection. The RFP is due March 23. The council is anticipated to consider a contract in May. Sign up for garbage and recycling updates at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/subscribe .

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Meet Mason Moore, a recreation coordinator with the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Department. Mason works specifically with preschool and youth programming and has introduced a variety of new outdoor recreation programs. Q: How long have you worked for the city? A: I started in March 2020 while working as a seasonal outdoor educator with Three Rivers Park District. Q: What do you like about working for the City of Shakopee? A: I like that the City of Shakopee isn’t content being stagnant. We are always looking for the next opportunity to make it a better experience living in Shakopee. There has been time and time again where the community has come together and offered what they had, whether it was time or money, to help out with programs and events. Q: What's the best part of your job? A: Being engaged with the community and teaching programs. When I see others having a fun time with the programs we offer, it makes me feel like I am giving back to the community that I am proud to be a part of.

NEWS & NOTES Tune into 'The Dig' Get the latest information on the development projects happening in Shakopee through the city's new video series, The Dig. City staff will highlight current development projects

New employees join staff Several new employees have recently joined the City of Shakopee organization:

• Brigette Boyer, aquatics specialist • Caitlin Schumacher, police officer

throughout the community in short videos on the city's social media pages and Shakopee Government TV. Check out past Dig episodes at www.youtube.com/shakopeemn .

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