HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 21, 2026 - Council Minutes WILLA!
SHAKOPEE
City Council
City Hall
485 Gorman Street
Shakopee, MN, 55379
Tuesday, July 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 DuLaney, Council
Member Lara, and Council Member Whiting
ABSENT:
None.
ALSO PRESENT:
None.
3) Pledge of Allegiance
4) Approval of Agenda
Council Member Contreras made a motion to approve the agenda, second by
Council Member DuLaney and the motion passed. 5 - 0
5) Consent Agenda
5.a) Declare Surplus Equipment in Public Works
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5.b) Authorize Final Acceptance and Payment for the 2025 SCADA System
Expansion Project
5.c) Approve a Budget Amendment and Authorize Execution of a Change
Order for the Lions Park Parking Lot Improvement Project
5.d) Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation's Quarterly Grant Award
5.e) Minnesota Department of Safety's DWI/Traffic Safety Officer Program
Grant Application
5.f) Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Toward Zero Deaths
Enforcement Program Grant Application
5.g) Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Scott County for the Marschall
Road (CH 17) Trail Extension Project
5.h) Approval of the July 7, 2026, City Council Minutes
5.i) Scheduled Network Switch Replacement
5.j) Approve Temporary Liquor Licenses for BHB2 LLC. dba Badger Hill
Brewing.
5.k) Approval of an updated Rhythm on the Rails Special Event Permit and
Temporary Liquor License for the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce
5.1) Approve On-Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Valleyfair LLC. dba
Valleyfair.
Council Member Whiting made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
second by Council Member Contreras and the motion passed. 5 - 0
6) Public Comment
Public comment was heard.
7) Business removed from consent agenda
8) General Business
8.a) Appeal of Decision by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals to Allow
Dog Daycare and Boarding at 1424 Primrose Lane.
Council Member Lara made a motion to approve Resolution R2026-107,
upholding the decision by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals to
allow dog daycare and boarding at 1424 Primrose Lane, second by
Council Member Whiting and the motion passed. 5 - 0
8.b) Appeal of Revocation of Hotel License for American Group of
Properties LLC (Baymont Hotel)
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Council Member Lara made a motion, seconded by Council Member
DuLaney, to approve Resolution R2026-106, upholding the revocation
of the hotel license for the Baymont Hotel and adopting findings of
fact, conclusions and order, with the modification of adding the
following to Resolution R2026-106's whereas clause where it lists the
things for the City Council to consider:
- videos of activity taking place inside the hotel.
- the May 5, 2026, hearing letter.
- the letter from the appellant's attorney dated July 17, 2026, and the
attached proposed conditional license.
- add the evidence and testimony considered at the hearing on July
21, 2026,before the City Council.
Motion passed 4-1.
Nays: Council Member Whiting
9) Reports
9.a) City Bill List
10) Other Business
11) Adjourn to August 4, 2026, at 7:00 pm
Council Member Lara made a motion to adjourn to August 4, 2026, at 7:00
pm, second by Council Member Contreras and the motion passed. 5 - 0
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