HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 04, 2020 MinutesShakopee City Council Minutes
November 4, 2020
7:00 PM
City Hall, 485 Gorman St.
Mayor Bill Mars presiding
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Bill Mars
Present by Video: Councilmembers Jody Brennan, Matt Lehman, Jay Whiting, Angelica
Contreras
Staff present: City Administrator Bill Reynolds, Assistant City Administrator Nate
Burkett, City Engineer/Public Works Director Steve Lillehaug, Planning/Development
Director Michael Kerski
Staff present by Video: City Attorney Jim Thomson
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
Reynolds removed 4.A.3. from consent agenda so that a time can be determined for the
next meeting.
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to approve the modified agenda, seconded
by Councilmember Jay Whiting and the motion passed.
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4. Consent Business - (All items listed in this section are anticipated to be routine. After
a discussion by the Mayor there will be an opportunity for members of the Council to
remove any items from the consent agenda for individual discussion. Those items
removed will be considered following the Public hearing portion of the agenda. Items
remaining on the Consent Agenda will not be discussed and will be approved in one
motion.)
Councilmember Matt Lehman made a motion to approve the modified consent agenda,
seconded by Councilmember Jody Brennan and the motion passed.
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A. Administration
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*4. A.1. *City Council Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of October 20, 2020. (Motion was carried under
consent agenda.)
*4. A.2. *Audit Engagement Letter for Years Ending December 31, 2020 and 2021
Approve audit engagement letter with Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP for the year's
ending December 31, 2020 and 2021. (Motion was carried under consent agenda.)
*4. A.3. *Special Council Meeting to Canvas Election
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to set the time of the November 12th
meeting at 6:20 pm, seconded by Councilmember Matt Lehman and the
motion passed.
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B. Parks and Recreation
*4. B.1. *SYHA Concession Agreement for 2020-2021 Hockey Season
Approve concession agreement with Shakopee Youth Hockey Association (SYHA)
for 2020-2021 Hockey Season as presented. (Motion was carried under consent
agenda.)
5. RECOGNITION OF INVOLVED CITIZENS BY CITY COUNCIL - Provides an
opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda.
Comments should not be more than five minutes in length. The Mayor may adjust that
time limit based upon the number of persons seeking to comment. This comment
period may not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to
make political endorsements or for political campaign purposes. Council Members will
not enter into a dialogue with citizens, and questions from Council will be for
clarification only. This period will not be used to problem solve issues or to react to
the comments made, but rather for informational purposes only.
6. Business removed from consent will be discussed at this time
See item 4.A.3.
7. Public Hearings
7.A. 2020 Full -Depth Pavement Reconstruction
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to open the public hearing, seconded
by Councilmember Matt Lehman and the motion passed.
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Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the motion passed.
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Councilmember Matt Lehman made a motion to adopt Resolution R2020-128,
adopting assessments for the 2020 Full -Depth Pavement Reconstruction Project CIF-
20-004, seconded by Councilmember Jay Whiting and the motion passed.
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7.B. Currency Exchange license for Excel Pawn
Councilmember Matt Lehman made a motion to open the public hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the motion passed.
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Councilmember Matt Lehman made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded
by Councilmember Jody Brennan and the motion passed.
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Councilmember Angelica Contreras made a motion to approve Resolution R2020-
131 a resolution approving the application of Excel Pawn Inc. dba Excel Pawn &
Jewelry, 450 West First Avenue, for currency exchange license, seconded by
Councilmember Jody Brennan and the motion passed.
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8. Recess for Economic Development Authority Meeting
Councilmember Matt Lehman made a motion to recess to the EDA, seconded by
Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the motion passed.
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9. Reconvene
10. General Business
A. Administration
10. A.1. Strategic Initiative - Brand and Image
Informational Only
10. A.2. Refuse and Recycling - Discussion
Informational only
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B. Planning and Development
10. B.1. Jennifer Lane and Timber Trails Parks Concept Review
Councilmember Angelica Contreras made a motion to approve the proposed plans
for Jennifer Lane Park and Timber Trails Playground, seconded by
Councilmember Jody Brennan and the motion passed.
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10. B.2. Text Amendments to City Zoning Code Sections 151.002, 151.007,
repealing sections 151.012-151.014, modifying 151.049 and adding chapter
151.052
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 02020-008
and the official summary ordinance for the proposed changes to Shakopee City Code
sections 151.002, 151.007, 151.049, repealing sections 151.012-151.14 and adding
chapter 151.052, seconded by Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the
motion passed.
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11. Reports
11.A.City Bill List
Informational only
11.B.Liaison & Administration Reports
12. Other Business
13. Adjournment to Thursday November 12, 2020
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to adjourn to Thursday, November 12
at 6:20 pm, seconded by Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the motion passed.
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