City Council, December 17, 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Approval of agenda

Consent business (various licenses, budget amendments, equipment purchases)

Public comment

Business removed from consent agenda: Property tax levy and budget

Business removed from consent agenda: Pawn shop fee schedule discussion

Cannabis and hemp business ordinance amendment (Title 15)

Comprehensive plan text amendment for mixed-use residential density

Votes (5)

Approve consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Whiting · Seconded by Not stated

Adopt resolution R2024-151 (Property tax levy/budget)

Passed3-2

Moved by Whiting · Seconded by Not stated

Adopt ordinance O2024-21 (Establishing 2025 fees)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Lara · Seconded by Not stated

Adopt ordinance 2024-11 (Cannabis/Hemp zoning)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Lara · Seconded by Not stated

Approve resolution R2024-142 (Comp Plan amendment)

Failed3-2 (Required super-majority)

Moved by Whiting · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (2)

I'm not in favor of raising taxes on our residents this year... just having the lowest tax rate compared to surrounding cities is not it's a fantastic goal but it's not a strategy.

Delaney
TaxesDiscussion on property tax levy.

We know about the bond we've talked about it for years we knew about the the road bubble it's not anything that hasn't been transparent.

Whiting
TaxesDefending tax levy vote.

People (7)

LaymanMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

ReynoldsCity Administrator

Reading consent agenda items and clarifying procedural status.

DelaneyCouncil Member

Opposed to tax increases and advocated for long-term tax strategy.

WhitingCouncil Member

Supported tax levy and development projects.

LaraCouncil Member

Questioned pawn shop fees and proposed consensus on residential density.

KerskiStaff/Planner

Presenting cannabis ordinance and comprehensive plan updates.

ThompsonCity Attorney/Staff

Providing clarification on super-majority vote requirements and public hearing process.

Places Mentioned

ShakopeePalomino TrailScott County

Events & Meetings (1)

  • December 17, 2024: City Council Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

R2024-151

Approving the 2025 property tax levy and annual budget.

O2024-21

Establishing municipal fees for 2025.

2024-11

Amendment to zoning table of uses for cannabis and hemp businesses.

R2024-142

Comprehensive plan text amendment to residential density figures.

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City Council, December 17, 2024 - Shakopee Recorder