HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 19, 2026 - Council Minutes WILLA'
SHAKOPE E
City Council
City Hall
485 Gorman Street
Shakopee, MN, 55379
Tuesday, May 19, 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) Approval of Agenda
Council Member Whiting made a motion to approve of agenda, second by
Council Member DuLaney and the motion passed. 5 - 0
5) Consent Agenda
5.a) Monthly Financial Review - April 2026
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5.b) Monetary Limits on Tort Liability for League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust
5.c) Approve the Special Event and Temporary Liquor Licenses for Rhythm
on the Rails 2026
5.d) 2026 Annual Roadway Pavement Markings Project
5.e) Walmart Foundation's Spark Good Local Grants Program Application Et
Award
5.f) Approve a Utility Facilities Easement and Pond Maintenance
Agreements with KWS Seed
5.g) Award Contract for the Shenandoah Drive and Schenian Street
Intersection Improvements
5.h) Accept Xcel Energy's Community Benefit Contribution Donation
5.i) Surplus Property
5.j) Award of Bid on Police Department Boiler Replacement
5.k) Approve a Consumption and Display Permit for Angels LLC. dba
Taqueria Don Ramon.
5.l) Approve a Gambling Premises Permit for the Shakopee Rotary
5.m) Approval of the May 5, 2026, City Council Minutes
5.n) Approve a Cooperative Agreement Amendment with Shakopee Public
Schools for the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Improvements
5.o) Approve an Agreement with MnDOT for the Safe Routes to School
Infrastructure Grant
5.p) Award low bid contract to Building Restoration for Masonry Restoration
at Schroeder House - (pulled for separate consideration)
5.q) Approve the Liquor License Renewals for 2026-2027
5.r) Authorize Submittal of a Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant
Application (pulled for separate consideration)
5.$) Scott County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (2026)
5.t) Ordinance O2026-013 amending the Entertainment Overlay Zone to
include additional properties.
Council Member Whiting made a motion to approve the consent business with
the modification of pulling item 5.p and 5.r for separate consideration,
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second by Council Member Contreras and the motion passed. 5 - 0
6) Public Comment
7) Business removed from consent agenda
5.p) Award low bid contract to Building Restoration for Masonry Restoration
at Schroeder House
Council Member Whiting made a motion to approve contract with
Building Restoration Corporation for $126,314 plus $10,000
contingency and an additional $3,500 to Brick Works Supply for
Glengery matching replacement bricks, second by Council Member
Contreras and the motion passed. 3 - 2
Nays: Mayor Lehman, Council Member DuLaney
5.r) Authorize Submittal of a Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant
Application
Council Member DuLaney made a motion to approve Resolution R2026-
082, approving an application to the Federal Railroad Administration
for the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program and approving a state
funded program for IIJA Discretionary Grant Assistance, and accept a
proposal from SRF Consulting, Inc. for preparation of the grant
application, second by Council Member Lara.
Council Member Whiting made a motion to call the question, second
by Council Member DuLaney and the motion failed. 2 - 3
Nays: Mayor Lehman, Council Member Contreras, Council Member Lara
The main motion failed 2-3.
Nays: Mayor Lehman, Council Member Contreras, Council Member Lara
8) General Business
8.a) Fire Department 2025 Year in Review
Informational only.
8.b) Donation for Sauna and Scholarship Fund in Honor of Xavier Gillen
Council Member Lara made a motion to approve a donation in the
amount of $12,500 from the Gillen family, given in honor of Xavier
Gillen, to support operations and improvements at the Shakopee
Community Center, second by Council Member Contreras and the
motion passed. 5 - 0
9) Workshop
9.a) Long-term financial plan
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Informational only.
10) Reports
10.a) City Bill List
10.b) News and Announcements
11) Other Business
12) Adjourn to June 2, 2026, at 7:00 pm
Council Member Contreras made a motion to adjourn to June 2, 2026, at 7:00
pm, second by Council Member DuLaney and the motion passed. 5 - 0
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