Spring 2022 Hometown Messenger

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A PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE | SPRING/SUMMER 2022

A Greener Shakopee City rolls out EV, charging stations

Safety Starts Here Shakopee sees 3rd lowest crime rate since ‘90s

Spruce up your spring! Clean Up Day returns in April

INSIDE: PARKS & RECREATION SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES BROCHURE PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 29

Huber Park Performance and Event Series

FREE, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT ALONG THE RIVERFRONT!

May 27 7 p.m. Shakopee HS Band High School Band June 9 7 p.m. The Capri Big Band Jazz June 16 7 p.m. Blue Groove Bluegrass Contemporary Bluegrass June 18 All Day Big Taste of Fun

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News from the City of Shakopee | Spring 2022

CITY NEWSLETTER A Greener Shakopee. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 City Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The View from Mars. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Employee/Manager of theYear . . . 5 Board/Commission Appointees. . . 5 Shakopee Crime Rate . . . . . . . . . . . 7 A Look Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ask the City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Parks & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Development News. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Chief's Notes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cover Photo: The City of Shakopee has incorporated an electric Ford Mustang Mach-E into its fleet, with a Ford F-150 Lighting on the way later this year

A Greener Shakopee City, SPU installing electric vehicle charging stations around town

With the demand for electric vehicles rising and only expected to increase further, Shakopee residents can rest assured they’ll never have to travel far to recharge their batteries The City of Shakopee is installing three electric vehicle (EV) charging stations—one at the Community Center and two in the downtown Lewis Street Parking lot Each will be a dual port station, meaning it can charge two vehicles at the same time “Our charging stations will help meet a growing demand,”said Michael Kerski, Planning and Development Director “When folks are consider ing buying an EV, they also consider the public availability of charging stations nearby”

"Our charging stations will help meet a growing demand." Michael Kerski Planning and Development Director

FIND US ONLINE AT: www.ShakopeeMN.gov

The stations are partially funded by a diesel replacement grant from the Minnesota Pollution Con trol Agency and will add to the state’s current total of roughly 1,200 charging stations, according to the U S Department of Energy The city's chargers are Level 2 stations, which deliver a faster charge rate at a higher kilowatt rate The average time to fully charge an EV using a Level 2 charger is three to eight hours, compared to 11-20 hours using a Level 1 charger Continued on page 6

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THEVIEWFROMMARS A message from the Mayor of Shakopee

CITY CALENDAR

MARCH 29 Parks and Rec program registration opens APRIL 1 Winter parking regulations end 4–8 SevereWeather Awareness Week: Tornado drill on April 7 9 Egg Hunt & Candy Grab: 1–2:30 and 3–4:30 p m , Lions Park, registration required 30 Clean Up Day: 7:30–11:30 a m , Shakopee Public Works 30 Tree Sale Pick-Up: 1–3 p m , Shakopee Public Works MAY 14 Bark in the Park: 10 a m –Noon, Lions Park 30 Memorial Day: City offices and Community Center closed JUNE 2 Wheelies Family Bike Event: 5–7 p m , Huber Park 6 Night to Unite registration opens: See city website 10 Sail into Summer: 11 a m –1 p m , SandVenture Aquatic Park 18 Big Taste of Fun: All day, Huber Park 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

Hello, Shakopee! Welcome to Spring in the River Valley With any luck, by the time this Hometown Messenger hits your mailboxes we will all have packed up our winter coats, hats and mittens in exchange for short sleeves and sunglasses

Mayor Bill Mars

Spring and summer are two of my favorite seasons, but not just because of the Minnesota weather I love to watch the city come alive in the warmer months with residents enjoying our gorgeous parks, trails and community events The annual Egg Hunt and Candy Grab is on April 9 this year and after a tumultuous school year grappling with COVID-19 surges and protocols, I can’t wait to see the joy and excitement on our local kids’ faces as they run around Lions Park snatching up goodies Later in April, we’ll see that same joy and excitement on adult faces at the annual Spring Clean Up Day where residents can take advantage of an opportunity to downsize and ethically dispose of garbage and recycling that’s piled up over the winter Who doesn’t love a good spring cleaning? Read more about the Clean Up Day on page 11, including which items are accepted and which are not As things warm up in Summer, we’ll have our Sail into Summer event at SandVenture Aquatic Park on June 10 Join us to celebrate our local pool opening for the season, and come take a dip or tucker the kids out with family activities My personal favorite might be the Big Taste of Fun, happening at Huber Park on June 18 this year With food, family fun and local boutique shopping right on the riverfront, this event fills me with pride for our community each year Be sure to catch the Huber Park Performance Series this summer, as well A schedule is available inside the front cover of this publication No matter how you choose to spend these warmer months, we hope you’ll join us for a city-hosted event—or three Let’s make some memories this summer! Bill Mars Mayor of Shakopee wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov

CONTACT US MAYOR Bill Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS Jody Brennan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jbrennan@ShakopeeMN.gov Angelica Contreras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acontreras@ShakopeeMN.gov Matt Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattlehmansr@comcast.net Jay Whiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jaywhtng@aol.com CITY ADMINISTRATOR William Reynolds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . breynolds@ShakopeeMN.gov

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Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-233-9300 TTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-233-3837 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . administration@ShakopeeMN.gov Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ShakopeeMN.gov The Hometown Messenger 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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City recognizes 2021 employee, manager of the year The City of Shakopee’s 2021 employee and manager of the year are IT Infrastructure Administrator Philip Dubbe and Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Yttreness, respectively

Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Yttreness initially started as a part-time firefighter in March 2001 He was hired as a full-time firefighter in August 2013 and became Assistant Chief in March 2018 Prior to working as a full-time firefighter, Yttreness worked at Lloyds Con struction Services as the trucking manager for 21 years “It is difficult to articulate Ryan’s value to the Fire Department and to me,” said Fire Chief Rick Coleman, Yttreness’s supervisor “Ryan has made the Fire Department a much stronger organization His work ethic, pleas ant personality, professionalism and dedica tion are exceptional ” Yttreness said one of his favorite parts of his job is helping people “My favorite thing about working in the fire service is you never know what’s going to happen, and I get to work with the best peo ple in the world,” Yttreness said “Also, help ing people in their time of need no matter how small or large the problem is, they need to be done with respect ”

“Philip and Ryan embody the city’s values and show that consistently in their drive and work ethic,” City Administrator Bill Reynolds said “Congratulations to these two exem plary colleagues on earning this recognition” Dubbe began working for the city in January 2015 Prior to that, heworked for Dell Compel lant, a data storage company in Eden Prairie “Philip’s attitude on the team is awesome to see day in and day out,” said Dubbe’s super visor, Information Technology Director Andy Hutson “Philip handles the biggest issues with a smile…when it can feel like the sky is falling” When it comes to his job, Dubbe says he loves the variety in his daily work “We get to work on everything from body worn cameras to finding the applications and systems that will best help each depart ment with their specific needs,” he said “I also like seeing that we help departments make a direct impact in the community”

How Can I Help You? Meet Carla Kress, who works in the Parks and Recreation Department for the city Q: How long have youworked for the city? A: I have been with the city for five years, and in my current position as Community Engagement Coordinator for two years Q: What do you like about working for the city? A: I love working for the city in which I live It is exciting to be a part of the growth and changes that happen yearly Our Parks and Recreation department is the best of the best I so enjoy the camaraderie and creativity our team brings to the table daily We are truly here for the residents of Shakopee, and we always want to provide programs and events that meet the needs of our residents Q: What’s the best part of your job? A: The best part of my job is networking with our community and finding ways to build strong partnerships I enjoy working with our small businesses, non-profits, school district, churches and corporations to build a stronger Shakopee My hope is to build partnerships with all types of groups to make Shakopee a fun place to live, work and most importantly, play!

City Administrator Bill Reynolds and Employee of the Year, Philip Dubbe

Manager of the Year, Ryan Yttreness, and City Administrator Bill Reynolds

NEWS & NOTES

BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTEES Each year the Shakopee City Council appoints residents to sit on the city’s boards and commissions as other commissioners’ terms expire In February, the City Council appointed the following individuals to boards and commissions: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Daniel Smith and Jeanna Fletcher Planning Commission Ashley Sepulvado and Noreen Reding (incumbents) Police Civil Service Commission Miles Lahr (incumbent) Shakopee Public Utilities Commission Kathi Hofer-Mocol (incumbent) The city accepts applications for open board and commission seats each January, followed by interviews with a panel comprised of sitting board/commission members and city councilors

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Continued from page 3 Shakopee Public Utilities, which already has a publicly available charg ing station at its facility, has plans to install additional charging stations around the city, as well SPU General Manager Greg Drent said the goal is to place them at locations that are already in use by Shakopee residents and regional visitors SPU is powering these with completely renewable energy “It’s important for convenience for people that have these EVs,”Drent said “People with EVs can also charge them while they’re doing fun things in the city” SPU’s stations will be at Southbridge Dog Park and at Lions Park, with more planned for the long-term future “We’re trying to do the right thing and have spots for these people to charge up when they’re out and about,” Drent said “The more they get used, the more we’ll put in” Along with the charging stations, which are expected to be opera tional by summer, both the city and SPU have invested in electric vehicles to add to their respective fleets The city received its Ford Mustang Mach-E in the fall and has also purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning, which will be available later this year These fully electric vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions, which dramatically lowers smog and greenhouse gas emissions even when considering electricity generation The Mustang Mach-E is capable of traveling about 250 miles on one charge The city’s electrical inspector uses the Mustang Mach-E because he travels the most daily miles of any other city employee, driving across the city to complete various inspections “From a fuel economy standpoint, all that stopping and going is just horrible for a vehicle, but it’s perfect for the electric,” Kerski said Eventually, the city hopes to incorporate more EVs into its fleet, particu larly for other inspectorswhodrive a significant amount of in-townmiles “This is the future of cars, and with fuel becoming a limited resource and increasing in cost, it’s a sound financial decision that ultimately pays for itself over time,” Kerski said

Shakopee Public Utilities has a publicly available EV charging station on its campus at 255 Sarazin St

Electric Vehicle Fast Facts EVs have the range you need for a day out

EVs can fit the whole family and then some There’s an EV to suit almost any need, and they come in all shapes and sizes: sedans, hatchbacks, minivans and SUVs Some models come with all-wheel drive and can tow more than 5,000 pounds Worried about the cold weather? No problem Scandinavian countries have the highest percentage of EV drivers in the world (and it’s cold there)!Withmore consistent acceleration and a lower center of gravity, EVs often perform better in cold weather than gasoline alternatives Battery life can be affected on the most bitterly cold days, with some seeing a 40% reduction at -10 º F The greenhouse gas reduction is real EVs in Minnesota usually provide a greenhouse gas reduction of at least 65% Choosing renewable energy options through Shako pee Public Utilities can achieve greenhouse gas reductions of 95% compared to gas vehicles Minerals used in EV batters are recyclable Most materials used in EV battery manufacturing, such as copper and aluminum, are widely recycled This cuts down on the need for new raw materials *Source: Drive Electric MN

Today’s EVs can easily travel more than 100 miles on a single charge Going for a longer drive? There are charging stations across the country, and it's easy to find the closest one to you using www plugshare com Minnesota has over 1,000 chargers Unless you’re planning a long trip (more than 100 miles), you likely won’t need a public charger But if you do, Level 2 chargers (240 volts) give you 10–20 miles of range per hour while charging

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A Look Back During the 1970s, Minnesota chapters of the JCI (also called the Jaycees) held an annual Minnesota Honey Sunday event in the spring to raise funds to support programs for and awareness of intellectually disabled youth In April 1971, the Shakopee Jaycees requested City Council rec ognize the statewide and local fundraising event At its April 8 meeting, Council approved a resolution proclaiming April 25 as Shakopee’s official “Honey Sunday” Specifically, a portion of the entire funds raised throughout Min nesota that year went toward the replacement of Camp Friend ship’s main lodge, which had burned down in 1968 Established in 1964 and started by a group of parents, Camp Friendship pro vided both training and a camp experience for intellectually dis abled children The national JCI was started in St Louis, Mo in 1920 by Henry Giessenbier Originally, the JCI’s purpose was to give young men access to work opportunities they would not otherwise have The program educated these youth through education and skill development In 1963, Shakopee JCI was founded and continues today to support the JCI mission“to provide development oppor tunities that empower young people to create positive change” For more information about JCI, visit www jcishakopee org

NIGHT TO UNITE Each summer the city celebrates Night to Unite the first Tuesday in August Night to Unite celebrates and strengthens neighborhood and community partnerships between residents and their local law enforcement and first responders If you’re unfamiliar with this fun filled evening, here’s what you need to know: HOW DO I GET INVOLVED? To register for the event and host a block party, head over to www.ShakopeeMN.gov/nighttounite WHO CAN BE INVOLVED? Anyone in the Shakopee community can participate People are encouraged to map their location during registration so there are no duplicate parties in the same neighborhood A safe place to call home Shakopee crime rate takes a dip After a tough year riddled with pandemic upheaval and anxiety inducing headlines, Shakopee residents can take solace in the city’s crime rate dropping to the third lowest its been in over 25 years “We are very proud of the work we’ve done and want people to know this is a safe community,” Police Chief Jeff Tate said “The third lowest crime rate in over 25 years is a testament to the type of community and police department we have” The crime rate is defined as the number of crimes committed per 100,000 people In 2021, the city’s crime rate was 5 91%, dipping slightly from the 2020 crime rate of 5 95% Tate was particularly struck by the fact the overall crime rate went down despite an increase in number of police calls and arrests “That bodes well for our case clearance rate, or the number of cases we are able to solve,” he said The most serious crimes, classified as “part one” crimes, decreased 1 71% overall from 2020 In particular, assaults were down 28%, and burglaries were down 48% Vehicle thefts also dropped by 17% in 2021 compared to 2020 Reports of “part two”crimes—such as stolen property, fraud, vandalism, embezzlement and DUIs—stayed relatively stable with 2020 levels, see ing an overall drop of 2% There was a marked increase in DUI arrests, however, from 148 total in 2020 to 201 total in 2021 Tate said the DUI numbers are discouraging, but the overall relation ship between increasing arrest numbers and a decreasing crime rate is encouraging as a general rule “We’re arresting more people on fewer crimes,” he said “Our case clearance rates remain above the metro average When we do have a crime, our clearance rates demonstrate that we are doing something about it ” Tate attributes the decreasing crime rate trend to his department’s community policing efforts, which involve a significant amount of trust building and engagement among residents and visitors “Community policing works, and not just in 2021,” he said “The last 10 years have all seen significantly low crime rates Social media might tell another story because of state and national headlines, but here in Shakopee we live in a very safe community” #AsktheCity

Promotional material from the Jaycees' Honey Sunday

CAN SCHOOLS OR BUSINESSES PARTICIPATE? Schools can host a get-together in their parking lots, and businesses often use it as an opportunity to connect with local residents who could become clientele WHERE IS THE PARTY? There are parties all over the city! These are typically outdoor, resident hosted block parties for neighbors to gather, get to know each other, build community trust and introduce children to the first responders that will stop by your party if registered WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact Nicole Clifton, Crime Prevention Specialist at 952-233-9441 or send an email to nclifton@ShakopeeMN.gov

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PARKS & RECREATION

Coolest Zamboni around Shakopee Ice Arena’s ice resurfacers get a makeover

Have you ever seen a fire truck or tank resurface a sheet of ice? Now you can at the Shakopee Ice Arena, where two newly wrapped Zam bonis were revealed in January The “Z1”fire truck Zamboni and“Tankboni” are designed to look like a Shakopee fire truck and a National Guard tank, complete with a turret “We hope our creative Zambonis capture your attention, draw visitors to check out the Shakopee Ice Arena and compel everyone towant to learn more about serving in the Minnesota National Guard and Shakopee Fire Department,”Mayor Bill Mars said Both Zambonis were innovatively designed by Tony Tudisco of SignPro and showcase the city’s commitment to partnering with various orga nizations to strengthen ties in the community

The“Tankboni”was born through a partnership between the City and the Minnesota National Guard Shakopee Parks and Recreation Direc tor Jay Tobin was at the Minnesota State Fair last year when he heard about the challenges the Minnesota Guard has been facing with recruitment and retention “I told them about this wild ‘Tankboni’ idea to raise awareness, and they were all in!”Tobin said “We are proud and grateful for the 13,000 Soldiers and Airmen from across Minnesota who step up and continue to serve the communi ties of our state, our nation, and around the globe whenever duty calls,” Mars said “This has been an amazing partnership, and SignPro did a fantastic job bringing our creative ideas to life in these innova tive designs”

SPECIAL EVENTS Mark your calendar for these upcoming events at SandVenture Aquatic Park: Sail into Summer Friday, June 10 11 a m –2 p m Community Center Member Appreciation Day Friday, June 17 Parents’ Day Sunday, June 19 Summer Beach Bash Friday, June 24

11 a m –2 p m Celebrate the Red, White and Blue Monday, July 4 11 a m –4 p m Half-Way, Half-Pay Day Friday, July 15

The “Z1” fire truck Zamboni is designed to look like a Shakopee fire truck

Help Your Neighbor Fridays Fridays, July 22 & August 12 5–8 p m Pirate Treasure Hunt Saturday, July 23 11 a m –2 p m

PARKS & RECREATION SPRING/SUMMER ACTIVITIES Program registration opens March 29

The “Tankboni” is designed to look like a National Guard tank

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Summerland Place starts to bloom New development along 17th Avenue under construction

be provided, as well as a dog run and substantial landscaping around the perimeter of the apartment complex “We are planning on building in phases starting in the summer, open ing up the clubroomand other buildings within 14months, with other construction occurring within two years,” explained Peter Koopman, Senior Development Manager for Lennar Multifamily Communities

Development of a new residential neighborhood called Summerland Place, located along 17th Avenue just west of County Road 83 (Can terbury Road) continues to gain traction with the recent City Council approval of additional single family and townhouse lots and an 288 unit apartment complex The City Council originally approved plans for Summerland Place in December 2020 The neighborhood will consist of 307 single-fam ily and townhouse units to be constructed by multiple residential builders, with the first phase of 36 townhouses and 101 single family homes presently underway The recently approved second phase of Summerland Place will con tain 78 townhouse lots, 92 single-family lots, andmultiple open space/ common areas The third and final phase of this development will be Emblem Shako pee, a 288-unit apartment complex proposed by Lennar Multifamily Communities Comprised of 12 24-unit buildings, Emblem Shakopee will primarily consist of one- and two-bedroom units, with some stu dio and three-bedroom units mixed within the three-story buildings A community clubhouse including a large social lounge, outdoor veranda, fitness center, outdoor pool, barbeque area and fire pits will

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Council approves new flexible dumpster ordinance

The Shakopee City Council has adopted an ordinance that allows flex ible dumpsters on a resident’s property for no more than 14 days Over the last several years, the city has received repeated and consis tent reports about these dumpsters overflowing and remaining out side for months on end

These flexible dumpsters can be purchased at big box stores and unfolded and used for debris from a renovation or remodeling proj ect or items from a garage or attic clean-out They are typically three cubic yards and can hold just over 3,000 pounds While these flexible dumpsters convenient and helpful for short-term projects, they are not designed to sit outdoors for extended periods of time due to their lack of structure or drainage like conventional dumpsters The current pick-up charge for a flexible dumpster is just over $150 Removal of these dumpsters requires a special piece of crane-like equipment that only a few waste haulers have Residents who exceed the 14-day limit will receive a warning that their dumpster needs to be disposed After the warning period, they could be subject to an administrative fine Thank you for helping the city keep Shakopee a clean and vibrant place to live!

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Future park makes the most of nature A uniquely designed park is coming to theWindermere Neighborhood on the west end of Shakopee later this year In a city survey about the future park, residents indicated they would prefer a nature-based park and playground

The playground itself will be nature-based and built into the bluff The park will also include a tall observation platform so visitors can walk to the top for a beautiful view of Shakopee from atop the bluff Construction on Windermere Neighborhood Park is expected to begin by late summer or early fall and will become part of a larger, connected network of parks and trails planned to serve the greater community on the west end of the city

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Imagine visiting a local park and being able to pick fresh fruits and vegetables while you’re there, whether as a quick snack or to take home for tonight’s side dish That’s exactly what the city’s vision is for the Scenic Heights Edible Landscape, which will be installed this spring at Scenic Heights Park, 1195 Ruby Lane The edible landscape will be home to a variety of edible trees, shrubs, herbs and annuals that are available for anyone in the community to harvest and eat This community garden is made possible by an $8,000 grant from Scott County Public Health and the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP)

Some of the edible plants that will be grown include apple, pear and plum trees; blueberries, raspberries, currant and chokeberries; aspara gus, rhubarb, broccoli, carrots, kale, corn and spinach; chive, oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary and more The city is seeking community members or groups to volunteer to care for the edible landscape and coordinate a care schedule. This could include planting, weeding and watering the plants, as well as reporting any issues to the city To learn more about becoming involved in caretaking the edible landscape, contact Senior Planner Alyssa Olson at aolson@ShakopeeMN.gov or by calling 952-233-9345

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PUBLIC WORKS

Making connections Pedestrian bridge will fill gap in Shakopee trail system

By the end of the year, pedestrians and bikers alikewill be able to safely cross Highway 169 in Shakopee using a newly-built pedestrian bridge Shakopee City Council has approved plans for the city to construct the bridge south of Quarry Lake Park The bridge will eliminate a sig nificant gap in the local and regional trail system, which is currently separated by Highway 169 The new pedestrian bridge will connect the southern part of Shako pee, between the Southbridge and Dean Lakes neighborhoods, with the paved trail near Quarry Lake On the north side of the highway, the existing paved trail extends from the Quarry Lake area to the Min nesota Valley State Trail at Valleyfair The new trail connection will be especially exciting for biking enthusi asts who want to spend a day on the trails unfettered by Highway 169, with a stop at Xcel Energy Mountain Bike Park The only way to cross

the highway by foot or bike right now is by taking Stagecoach Road, which does not have dedicated trails for pedestrians and sometimes has wait times due to the nearby rail yard

"The pedestrian bridge is a very exciting piece to the Quarry Lake Park puzzle." Bill Mars Mayor

“The pedestrian bridge is a very excit ing piece to the Quarry Lake Park puz zle,”Mayor Bill Mars said “We’re looking forward to providing easier access to our beautiful outdoor areas and pro viding mountain bike riders another option for a place to spend the day adventuring” Construction on the pedestrian bridge will begin this spring, with estimated completion in the fall of 2022

DROP OFF EXCESS CARDBOARD 24/7 Is your recycling bin bursting at the seams? If you have excess cardboard that needs recycling, drop it off at the cardboard recycling dumpsters on the Shakopee city campus, 500 Gorman St , across the street from City Hall Cardboard only Please break down your boxes to ensure enough

The city's 2022 Spring Clean Up Day is set for Saturday, April 30 from 7:30 to 11:30 a m at Public Works, 400 Gorman St Residents of Shakopee, Jackson Township, and Louisville Township are invited to partici pate in the Clean Up Day, which is made pos sible in part by grants from Scott County An ID is required to show residency Residents can recycle old appliances, electron ics, yard waste, tires, car batteries, scrap metal and more at the drop-off recycling event Spruce up your spring CLEAN UP DAY IS APRIL 30

Residents will be charged a flat fee based on the type of vehicle hauling the items Addi tional costs are applicable, as stated on the city's website This event is first-come, first-served To guar antee that vehicles already in line are pro cessed, the line to enter may be closed off prior to 11:30 a m Toreviewthelistofacceptedandnon-accepted materials for recycling on Clean Up Day, visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/cleanupday

room for all users.

ANNUAL TREE SALE Pre-order sales are open for the city’s annual Arbor Day Tree Sale available to all Shakopee residents Sales will close Friday, April 22, and trees can be picked up between 1–3 p m Saturday, April 30 at the Public Works Building, 400 Gorman St To learn more about the tree sale guidelines or to order a tree, visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/treesale

Shakopee Rotary will also be on site at the Clean Up Day event collecting donations of good quality, gently used furniture for Bridging, a local nonprofit that helps families in need Drop off your furniture at the Clean Up Day event or, if necessary, schedule pick-up service for April 30 Contact RotarianTimWhitcomb at 952-445-6170 tomake arrangements

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CONSTRUCTION CORNER Stay up-to-date on City of Shakopee construction projects CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR LIFT STATION REHABILITATION SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION L16 SHEET INDEX SHEET NUMBER SHEET TITLE G001 COVER C101 GENERAL CIVIL CONSTRUCTION NOTES C102 EXISTING CONDITIONS C103 BYPASS SYSTEM PLAN AND PROFILE C104 AIR & VACUUM RELEASE STRUCTURE MODIFICATIONS C105 DIVERSION MANHOLE MODIFICATIONS C106 CIVIL DETAILS S001 STRUCTURAL NOTES S100 STRUCTURAL FRAMING PLANS P001 PROCESS GENERAL SHEET P101 DEMOLITION - PLAN VIEW P102 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS - PLAN VIEW

CTION LINE OPERTY BOUNDARY OPERTY LINE / LOT LINE SEMENT LINE

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RMANENT EASEMENT ONSTRUCTION EASEMENT

NITARY CLEANOUT NITARY SEWER NITARY MANHOLE

NITARY DROP MANHOLE

NITARY PIG NITARY WYE NITARY PLUG

REHABILITATION CITY PROJECT NO. SEWER-19-001

P301 P302 P303 P304 P701 P702 M001 M101 M102 M601 E001 E002 E003 E004 E101 E102 E103 E104 E105 E106 E107 E108 E109 E110 E111 E112 E113 E114 * E115 * E116 * E117 * E118 * E119 * E120 * E121

DEMOLITION - SECTION VIEWS DEMOLITION - SECTION VIEWS

EA INLET EHIVE INLET RB INLET ORM MANHOLE ORM DRAIN PIPE

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS - SECTION VIEWS PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS - SECTION VIEW

LIFT STATION L16 DEMOLITION

LIFT STATION L16 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS MECHANICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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VALVE VAULT AND OPERATIONS LEVEL MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLANS

ATER MANHOLE R RELEASE MANHOLE ETER MANHOLE

VALVE VAULT AND OPERATIONS LEVEL MECHANICAL PLANS MECHANICAL DETAILS AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

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SCADA NETWORK OVERVIEW LIFT STATION OVERALL SITE PLAN

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OPERATIONS LEVEL PROCESS PLAN

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ECTRIC, UNDERGROUND ECTRIC, OVERHEAD ECTRIC UTILITY POLE ECTRIC BOX ECTRIC MANHOLE ECTRIC GUY ECTRIC LIGHT ECTRIC SIGNAL ARM ECTRIC SIGNAL ECTRIC PUSH-TO-WALK

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* THE COST FOR ALL WORK ASSOCIATED WITH SHEETS E115 - E121 SHALL BE BID AS THE "STAGE COACH FLOW MONITORING" LINE ITEM ON THE BID FORM.

KNOWN PEDESTAL KNOWN MANHOLE

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2022 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECTS The city intends to rehabilitate and reconstruct various streets and bituminous trails throughout the city, including a reconstruction of Gorman Street, Weston Court and Greenwood Court The city’s pavement preservation programmaintains existing infrastructure throughout the city this spring through fall of 2022 SEWER LIFT STATION I PROVEMENTS The city intends to rehabilitate its largest sewer lift station near Bluff Avenue and Marschall Road to provide additional redun dancy and emergency backup for one of our most critical assets Improvements include new pumps, grinders, valves, flow meters and SCADA control system An emergency bypass pumping sys temwill be used as backup, and the old lift station building will be demolished Construction is expected to begin in spring of 2022 with completion by fall SCOTT COUNTY DISTRICT COUNTY PROJECT LOCATION METRO GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS THE 2020 EDITION OF THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION"STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION" SHALL GOVERN EXCEPT AS MODIFIED BY THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT. ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES SHALL CONFORM TO THE MNMUTCD. INCLUDING "FIELD MANUAL FOR TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL ZONE LAYOUTS. THE SUBSURFACE UTILITY INFORMATION IN THIS PLAN IS UTILITY QUALITY LEVEL C. THIS QUALITY LEVEL WAS DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES OF CI/ASCE 28-2. ENTITLED "STANDARD GUIDELINES FOR THE COLLECTION AND DEPICTION OF EXISTING SUBSURFACE UTILITY DATA". NOTE: THE EXACT LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES SUCH AS GAS, TELEPHONE, FIBEROPTIC, ELECTRIC, CABLE TV, AND PIPE LINES ARE UNKNOWN. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT GOPHER STATE ONE CALL BEFORE COMMENCING EXCAVATION. GOPHER STATE ONE TICKET NO. XXXXXX. PLAN REVISIONS DATE SHEET NO. APPROVER

RIVER BLUFFS IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVEE DRIVE PARK TRAILHEAD The city plans to reconstruct Scott Street, Atwood Street and Levee Drive, including the extension of sanitary sewer and watermain, additional on-street parking, sidewalks, street lighting and a storm water treatment vault system This is happening in conjunctionwith the construction of a new apartment buildingwith restaurant space along the Minnesota River The DNR trailhead along the river will be reconstructed as part of this project, as well COUNTY ROAD 83 The citywill beworkingwithScott Countyon the reconstructionand expansion of County Road 83 fromHighway 169 to Valley Industrial Boulevard South The reconstruction project will include a new con crete roadway, bituminous trails, center median with landscaping and enhanced direction wayfinding and an overhead digital mes saging sign for Canterbury Event Traffic The goal of the project is to address existing operational and safety issues Construction will begin in spring of 2022 and proceed through the summer of 2023 LICENSE # 24388 SIGNATURE: 1-18-2022 9/03/21

STEVEN G. NELSON PRINT NAME:

BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT

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City awarded emerald ash borer mitigation grant

rotation, and 484 trees have been removed and replaced Nearly 900 untreated ash trees inventoried in city parks and rights-of-way still need to be removed and replaced

The City of Shakopee was recently awarded a $100,000 Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to remove and replace ash trees affected by EAB EAB is a destructive wood-boring pest The female EAB burrows into an ash tree and lays larvae that feed on the tree’s inner bark, eventually destroying the tree's capability to take in water and nutrients Origi nating in Asia, EAB was first detected in the United States in southeast Michigan in 2002 Today, EAB infestations have been found in 35 states EAB was confirmed in the City of Shakopee in January 2021 However, the city prepared for a possible EAB invasion by adopting an EAB plan in 2015 To date, 542 ash trees have been treated over a three-year

The DNR made $1 6 million in grant money available to municipalities to help prevent EAB from spreading further within their communi ties The $100,000 EAB grant will help fund removing and replacing infected ash trees, which pose significant public safety concerns

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New ordinance targets catalytic converter thefts

CHIEF’S NOTES

Catalytic converters thefts have plagued the metro area in recent years, and Shakopee has been no exception In 2021, Shakopee police took 96 reports of catalytic converter thefts, according to Police Chief Jeff Tate But there is relief in site with a newly adopted ordinance As a proactive step to protect local residents and businesses from these thefts, the Shakopee City Council adopted an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to possess a detached catalytic converted in Shakopee unless it was recently purchased or the owner can prove they own the car from which it came “The cost to victims is extremely expensive, especially since many thefts involve larger trucks and vans in our industrial park,”Tate said “More than $100,000 in damages have been claimed in 2021 alone These are extremely frustrating crimes, because when someone is caught with a detached converter, it's almost impossible to prove what vehicle it came from” Shakopee’s Police Department has held several successful events to build awareness among

Fire Department Saves Life Using Donated LUCAS Device Shakopee residents and businesses

Shakopee Fire Chief Rick Coleman

have always been huge supporters of the Fire Department and we can’t thank you enough! Recently, the Shakopee Fire Department Relief Association started fundraising efforts toward the purchase of a $20,000 LUCAS device community, and enough funds were generated within a short few months A LUCAS device is used for patients requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) It’s a battery-operated chest compression system that improves the quality of chest compressions and is able to sustain life-saving circulation during prolonged resuscitation attempts Without it, firefighters performing chest compressions must rotate at least every two minutes and are prone to fatigue, reducing the quality of compressions and overall patient care The donated LUCAS device has only been in service for a few short weeks, but it’s already been used two times by firefighters and has been attributed to helping save the life of a patient that was in cardiac arrest It’s because of you, the residents and businesses of Shakopee, that this was made possible We appreciate your continued support! If you need any assistance with fire or life safety, please reach out to us at the Fire Department by email to firesafety@ ShakopeeMN.gov or by phone at 952-233-9570 The fundraising request received overwhelming support from the

the public, during which the city etches and spray paints converters for the public as a theft deterrent While this has been well received and all events have booked up quickly, these thefts continue to occur, and victims are being left to pick up the tab Tate likened the new ordinance to traffic stops during which drivers must show license, registration and proof of insurance “I look at this a lot like when we stop somebody and ask for proof of insurance; you’re required by law to have proof of insurance when asked,”Tate said The ordinance does not prohibit someone who has a vehicle that no longer runs from taking their converter

"The cost to victims is extremely expensive, especially since many thefts involve larger trucks and vans in our industrial park."

Jeff Tate Police Chief

off and selling it The purpose of this ordinance is to address those traffic stops where an offi cer stops a suspected thief, and there are multiple converters in the vehicle People who are operating a legitimate recycling business will not be impacted

An officer etches a vehicle's license plate number on its catalytic converter to deter would-be thieves from stealing it

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Droves of diapers The Shakopee Police Department is proud to announce their annual dia per drive brought in 32,599 diapers and 21,704 wipes that were donated to Shakopee Community Assistance to support local families in need The annual diaper drive is held in honor of the department’s crime prevention specialist, Janna Wood, who died five years ago at age 28 while 13 weeks pregnant “She was our first civilian crime prevention specialist, full of life, and did moreservingour community ina fewshort years thansomedo indecades,” Police Chief JeffTate said “Janna had tremendous courage andwas never afraid to challenge our way of thinking in the police department” Tate remembers a time that Wood was upset during the Shop with a Cop event, because so many children were more concerned with buying winter gear to keep warm than with shopping for toys or

games That’s how the Shakopee Police Department’s annual winter coat drive was born “That coat drive continues to be an enormous success,” said Tate “That’s just the person she was, and this past year we had more coats than we knew what to do with!” The department thanks the commu nity for their generosity and for mak ing a positive difference for so many babies and toddlers “Janna would be so proud,”Tate said

"[Janna] was our first civilian crime prevention specialist, full of life, and did more serving our community in a few short years than some do in decades."

Jeff Tate Police Chief

Victim and Community Services Coordinator Barb Hedstrom stands inside the trailer filled with more than 53,000 donated diapers and wipes combined

Long-time firefighter hangs up the hose

After fighting fires in Shakopee for 24 years, Firefighter Bob Gieseke retired from the department this winter City Administrator Bill Reynolds presented Gieseke with a Spot Award to recognize his dedication to the community Gieseke will continue to work as a maintenance operator for the Public Works Department During his tenure on the fire department, Gieseke served as Captain, Head Engineer, and Firefighter According to Fire Chief Rick Coleman, Gieseke has been a leader in everything he does, always participating in extra duties such as public education and additional trainings that were offered "You can’t ask for a better firefighter," Cole man said "Bob’s always willing to go the extra mile to get the job done He’s always been and continues to be a role model of integrity and personal accountability Bob is very well-deserving of this Spot Award"

City Administrator Bill Reynolds, middle right, presents retiring firefighter Bob Gieseke, middle left, with a Spot Award to recognize his dedication to Shakopee

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