HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 21, 2026 - Council Minutes PlUI
SHAKOPEE
City Council
City Hall
485 Gorman Street
Shakopee, MN, 55379
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Vision: Shakopee is a place where people want to be! A distinctive river town, with a
multitude of business, cultural and recreational opportunities in a safe, welcoming, and
attractive environment for residents and visitors.
Mission: Our mission is to deliver high quality services essential to maintaining a safe
and sustainable community. We commit to doing this cost-effectively, with integrity and
transparency.
1) Call to Order
2) Roll Call
PRESENT:
Mayor Lehman, Council Member Contreras, Council Member Whiting, Council
Member DuLaney, and Council Member Lara
ABSENT:
None.
ALSO PRESENT:
None.
3) Pledge of Allegiance
4) Special Presentations
4.a) Officer of the Year
4.b) Citizen award presentation
4.c) Informational update on the 2026 property assessments
5) Approval of Agenda
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Council Member Contreras made a motion to approve the agenda, second by
Council Member Whiting and the motion passed. 5 - 0
6) Consent Agenda
6.a) SHIP Community Garden License Agreement Renewal
6.b) Award Contract for the 2026-2027 Native Vegetation Management
Project
6.c) Minnesota Department of Public Safety's MN Fire Department Turnout
Gear Washer, Extractor, Dryer Grant Program Application
6.d) Recreation Facilities Vending Contract
6.e) Appointment of Sergeant Joshua Davis to the rank of Captain.
6.f) Ordinance for Street Name Changes for Canterbury Southeast
Development
6.g) Amendment to the Fee Schedule for Plumbing Permit Reviews per
State Code
6.h) Approve a Purchase Agreement with Traffic Control Corporation for
Signal Equipment for the Old Carriage Court Corridor Improvements
Project
6.i) The Cletus Et Helen Link Family Foundation Grant Award
6.j) Preliminary and Final Plat of Dean Lakes Eleventh Addition
6.k) Approval of the April 7, 2026, City Council Minutes
6.l) Metropolitan Dance Alliance Donation
6.m) Approval of Taft Stettinius Et Hollister LLP (Taft) for Economic
Development Work (pulled for separate consideration)
6.n) Extended Hours for Construction at Mystic Lake Amphitheater
6.o) Schleper field improvements - Right Field Bull Pen Wall Donation
6.p) Approve On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Velazquez III LLC. dba
Don Goyo Taqueria
6.q) Vehicle Acquisition, Use and Replacement Policy
Council Member Lara made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the
modification of removing item 6.m for separate consideration, second by
Council Member Contreras and the motion passed. 5 - 0
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7) Public Comment
8) Business removed from consent agenda
6.m) Approval of Taft Stettinius Et Hollister LLP (Taft) for Economic
Development Work
Council Member Whiting made a motion to approve retaining of Taft at
hourly rates of $400 for Associates and $500 for Partners for Economic
Development work, second by Council Member Contreras and the
motion passed. 5 - 0
9) General Business
9.a) Monthly Financial Report - March 2026
Informational only.
9.b) Righ -of-way Management and Fiber Projects Update
Council Member Whiting made a motion to approve a proposal and
authorize staff to enter into an agreement with Bolton Et Menk, Inc.
for Right-of-way Fiber Optic Field Representation services, second by
Council Member DuLaney and the motion passed. 5 - 0
9.c) SS4A Project Introduction
Informational only.
9.d) Annexation, Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment/MUSA Expansion at
Zoning
Council Member Contreras made a motion to approve Resolution
R2026-060, approving the annexation of property, second by Council
Member DuLaney and the motion passed. 5 - 0
Council Member DuLaney made a motion to approve Resolution R2026-
061, approving a Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment to Figure 4.60 -
Planned Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan, second by Council Member Lara and the motion
passed. 5 - 0
Council Member Lara made a motion to approve Ordinance O2026-009,
approving the zoning to Agricultural Preservation (AG) Zone, second by
Council Member Whiting and the motion passed. 5 - 0
9.e) First Due Community Connect Platform
Council Member Whiting made a motion to approve the
implementation of the First Due Community Connect platform, second
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by Council Member DuLaney and the motion passed. 5 - 0
10) Reports
10.a) City Bill List
10.b) News and Announcements
11) Other Business
12) Adjourn to May 5, 2026, at 7:00 pm
Council Member Lara made a motion to adjourn to May 5, 2026, at 7:00 pm,
second by Council Member DuLaney and the motion passed. 5 - 0
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