HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 21, 2021 MinutesShakopee City Council Minutes
December 21, 2021
7:00 PM
City Hall, 485 Gorman St.
Mayor Bill Mars presiding
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Bill Mars, Councilmembers Jody Brennan, Matt Lehman, Jay Whiting,
Angelica Contreras
Staff Present: City Administrator Bill Reynolds, City Attorney Jim Thomson, Finance
Director Nate Reinhardt, City Engineer/Public Works Director Steve Lillehaug,
Planning/Development Director Michael Kerski, Deputy City Clerk Heidi Emerson,
Parks/Recreation Director Jay Tobin, Community Engagement Coordinator Carla Kress,
Police Chief Jeff Tate, Human Resources Director Alissa Frey
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Agenda
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to approve the 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.)
Lehman removed 4.A.3, 4.A.4, 4.A.5 and 4.C.3 for further discussion.
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to approve the consent agenda as modified,
seconded by Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the motion passed.
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A. Administration
*4. A.1. *City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of December 7, 2021 (motion carried
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under the Consent Agenda).
*4. A.2. *2022 Fee Schedule
Approve Ordinance 02021-027, establishing fees for 2022 (motion carried under the
Consent Agenda).
*4. A.3. *Amendments to the 2021 Budget
Councilmember Angelica Contreras made a motion to approve the 2021 budget
amendments, seconded by Councilmember Jody Brennan and the motion passed.
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*4. A.4. *2022 EDA Special Benefit Levy
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to adopt Resolution No. R2021-163,
approving the EDA special benefit levy of $500,000 pursuant to Minnesota Statute
469.033, subdivision 6, seconded by Councilmember Jody Brennan and the
motion passed.
4-1
Nays: Lehman
*4. A.S. *Approval of the 2021 Property Tax Levy Collectible in 2022 and the 2022
Annual Budget
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to adopt Resolution Nos. R2021-161
and R2021-162, approving the 2021 property tax levy collectible in 2022 and the
2022 annual budget, seconded by Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the
motion passed.
4-1
Nays: Lehman
*4. A.6. *2021 Miscellaneous Donations
Adopt Resolution No. R2021-182, a resolution accepting the gifts and donations
received from outside organizations as presented (motion carried under the Consent
Agenda).
*4. A.7. *Taxicab Business License Renewal for 2022
Approve the Taxicab Business licenses for Bradford Transportation, Inc. dba
Shakopee Taxi, TNT Taxi and Kurtesy Ride (motion carried under the Consent
Agenda).
*4. A.B. *Pawnshop Business License Renewals for 2022
Approve the pawn shop business license for Excel Pawn Inc., dba Excel Pawn &
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Jewelry and Pawn Xchange LLC. (motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
*4. A.9. *Update to City's Personnel Handbook
Approve the updated Personnel Handbook as presented (motion carried under the
Consent Agenda).
*4. A.10 *Approval of Opioid Settlement Agreement
Adopt Resolution #R2021-180 which approves the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of Minnesota and local governments and authorizes participation in
the National Opioids Settlements (motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
B. Police
*4. B.1. *Approve Window Security Film Purchase
Approve the purchase of security window film for city hall and police station (motion
carried under the Consent Agenda).
C. Public Works and Engineering
*4. C.1. *CSAH 83 Construction Cooperative Agreement
Adopt Resolution R2021-176, authorizing a Construction Cooperative Agreement
with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation and Scott County for the
CSAH 83 Project (motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
*4. C.2. *Alley Drainage and Flood Prevention Improvements
Approve a motion, approving plans and specifications and ordering the advertisement
for bids for the Drainage and Flood Prevention Improvement Projects STORM-20-
002 for the alley southeast of the intersection at 7th Avenue West and Apgar Street,
and for the alley northeast of the intersection at 6th Avenue East and Spencer Street
(motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
*4. C.3. *Forestry Manual Specification Updates and Tree Ordinances
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 02021-025,
Amending Shakopee City Code Chapter 90.05, Regulation of Grass, Weeds, and
Trees Along Streets, seconded by Councilmember Jay Whiting and the
motion passed.
4-1
Nays: Lehman
Councilmember Matt Lehman made a motion to direct staff make the change to the
tree policy, seconded by Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the motion Failed.
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Nays: Brennan, Contreras, Mars, Whiting
Councilmember Angelica Contreras made a motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 02021-
026, Amending Shakopee City Code Chapter 130.15,Shade Tree Disease and Shade
Tree Pest Control and Prevention, seconded by Councilmember Jay Whiting and the
motion passed.
4-1
Nays: Lehman
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to Adopt Resolution No. R2021-169,
Adopting Forestry Specifications Manual, seconded by Councilmember Angelica
Contreras and the motion passed.
4-1
Nays: Lehman
*4. C.4. *Speed Limit for Stagecoach Road
Accept MnDOT's Speed Limit Authorization Report and authorize posting the
recommended 45 MPH speed limit zone for Stagecoach Road between Preserve Trail
and County Road 101 (motion carried under the Consent Agenda).
*4. C.S. *Acceptance of a MN DNR Emerald Ash Borer Grant Agreement
Adopt Resolution R2021-178, accepting a Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources Emerald Ash Borer Grant Agreement (motion carried under the 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 items 4.A.3, 4.A.4., 4.A.5. and 4.C.3.
7. Public Hearings
7.A. Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement in Dean Lakes 8th Addition
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Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to open a Public Hearing, seconded by
Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the motion passed.
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Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded
by Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the motion passed.
5-0
Councilmember Angelica Contreras made a motion to adopt Resolution No. R2021-
181, seconded by Councilmember Matt Lehman and the motion passed.
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8. General Business
A. Administration
8. A.1. Monthly Financial Review- November 2021
Informational Only.
8. A.2. SPU PILOT Agreement
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to approve Resolution #R2021-172
which approves the agreement between the City of Shakopee and Shakopee Public
Utilities regarding Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), seconded by
Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the motion passed.
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8. A.3. Contract for Lobbying Services
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to approve to enlist the firm of
Lockridge Grindal Nauen (LGN) for lobbying services on behalf of the city, seconded
by Councilmember Jody Brennan and the motion passed.
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B. Parks and Recreation
8. B.1. Community Engagement Update
Councilmember Angelica Contreras made a motion to approve Resolution R2021-
175, accepting Donations and Sponsorship Funds for Parks and Recreation Programs,
seconded by Councilmember Jay Whiting and the motion passed.
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C. Planning and Development
8. C.1. Acquisition of a Portion of Windermere Bluff Property for Park/Open
Space from NorCor
Councilmember Jay Whiting made a motion to approve Resolution No. R2021-179
authorizing the execution of a Purchase Agreement with NORCOR Properties and
accepting a Donation of Property, seconded by Councilmember Jody Brennan and the
motion passed.
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9. Reports
9.A. City Bill List
Informational only
9.B. Liaison & Administration Reports
10. Other Business
11. Adjournment to Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Councilmember Jody Brennan made a motion to adjourn to Tuesday, January 4,
2022 at 7:00 pm, seconded by Councilmember Angelica Contreras and the
motion passed.
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