HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 03, 2021 MinutesShakopee City Council Minutes
November 3, 2021
7:00 PM
City Hall, 485 Gorman St.
Mayor Bill Mars presiding
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Present: Mayor Bill Mars, Councilmembers Jody Brennan, Jay Whiting
Absent: Councilmembers Matt Lehman, Angelica Contreras
Staff Present: City Administrator Bill Reynolds, Assistant City Administrator Chelsea
Petersen, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, City Engineer/Public Works Director Steve
Lillehaug, Planning/Development Director Michael Kerski, City Clerk Lori Hensen,
Parks/Recreation Director Jay Tobin
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
Reynolds removed 9.A.1. from the agenda.
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to approve the modified agenda, seconded by
Councilmember Jody Brennan 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.)
Brennan removed 4.B.1. for further discussion
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to approve the modified consent agenda,
seconded by Councilmember Jay Whiting and the motion passed.
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A. Administration
*4. A.1. *City Council Minutes
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Approve the meeting minutes of October 19, 2021. (Motion was carried under
consent agenda.)
*4. A.2. *Modification to the Benefit Eligibility Date for New Hires
Approve a modification to the benefit eligibility date for new hires to the first of the
month after the first date of employment, and authorize staff to implement this change
the city's various insurers. (Motion was carried under consent agenda.)
*4. A.3. *Approve Off Sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Shakopee Wine Cellars
Approve Off Sale and Sunday liquor licenses for Shakopee Liquors LLC. dba
Shakopee Wine Cellars. (Motion was carried under consent agenda.)
*4. A.4. *Approve a Tobacco License
Approve the application and grant a tobacco license to Shakopee Liquors LLC.
dba Shakopee Wine Cellars located at 4041 Dean Lakes Boulevard. (Motion was
carried under consent agenda.)
*4. A.S. *Opioid Settlement Agreement Opt in
Approve opting in to the national opioid settlement agreement as requested. (Motion
was carried under consent agenda.)
*4. A.6. *Authorize Police Officer Hire
Authorize the hire of police officer candidate Tommy Eam, at Step 7 of the Union
Contract. (Motion was carried under consent agenda.)
B. Planning and Development
*4. B.1. *Replacement of Digital Sign in Downtown Monument
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to table, seconded by
Councilmember Jay Whiting and the motion passed.
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C. Police
*4. C.1. *Declaration of Surplus Property
The Shakopee Police Depaitiiient is seeking Council approval to declare the listed
property as surplus and authorize its disposal. (Motion was carried under consent
agenda.)
D. Public Works and Engineering
*4. D.1. *TH 169 Pedestrian Bridge Easement Acquisition
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Adopt Resolution R2021-156, approving appraised values, offers of compensation,
and acquisition by eminent domain for T.H. 169 Pedestrian Bridge Project;
Resolution R2021-158 authorizing entry to property for the T.H. 169 Pedestrian
Bridge Project. (Motion was carried under consent agenda.)
*4. D.2. *Traffic Control Change on Adams Street
Approve the installation of a "Right Lane Must Turn Right" regulatory sign on
Adams Street south of 6th Avenue. (Motion was carried under consent agenda.)
*4. D.3. *Speed Zone Investigation - 12thAvenue E
Adopt Resolution R2021-155, requesting MnDOT to conduct a speed zone
investigation on 12th Avenue East from County Road 83 to Valley Park
Drive. (Motion was carried under consent agenda.)
*4. D.4. *Quarry Lake Outlet Project
Adopt Resolution R2021-157, rejecting bids for the Quarry Lake Outlet Project
STORM-20-01. (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.B.1.
7. Recess for Economic Development Authority Meeting
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to adjourn to the EDA, seconded by
Councilmember Jody Brennan and the motion passed.
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8. Reconvene
9. General Business
A. Parks and Recreation
9. A.1. Outdoor Athletic Fields
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See item 3.
10. Reports
10.ACity Bill List
Informational only
10.B.Liaison & Administration Reports
11. Other Business
12. Adjournment to Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to adjourn to Tuesday, November 16,
2021 at 7:00 pm, seconded by Councilmember Jay Whiting and the motion passed.
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