City Council, February 17, 2026

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Approval of February 17, 2026 City Council agenda

Consent agenda items including sewer accounts, financial reports, and ADA improvements

School Resource Officer renewal agreement

2026 tree purchase orders and tree removal contracts

Shakopee Entertainment LLC liquor licenses

Authorization of three full-time firefighter positions

Advocacy for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and CAPS programs

Resolution of appreciation and resignation of Police Chief Jeff Tate

Preliminary and final plat of Southbridge Crossing 6th Edition (Chick-fil-A project)

December 2025 preliminary financial report

Votes (4)

Approve agenda as amended

PassesUnanimous

Moved by Whiting · Seconded by Contreras

Approve consent agenda

PassesUnanimous

Moved by Lara · Seconded by Delaney

Approve resolution R2026-029 for Chief Jeff Tate

Passes4-1 (Mayor dissenting)

Moved by Lara · Seconded by Delaney

Adopt resolution R2026-024 for Southbridge Crossing 6th Edition plat

PassesUnanimous

Moved by Lara · Seconded by Contreras

Notable Quotes (3)

I do urge you guys to try and consider diverting more funds or more money towards nonprofits like CAPS because they are really working to make the members of our community a more skilled demographic.
— Oluwagond

Career and Technical Education fundingPublic comment on CTE funding.

I am just grateful for the faith you and previous councils have had in me over the years. I've tried to work hard every day and give the make sure the taxpayers got their money's worth out of our me and our department.
— Jeff Tate

Chief resignationRetirement address to council.

Shakopee is always the gold standard, and that's really something to be said. Is that standard you set. So, thank you.
— Leeman

Police department leadershipAddressing Chief Tate.

People (10)

LeemanMayor

Presiding over City Council meeting.

DelaneyCouncil Member

Participating in council deliberations.

WhitingCouncil Member

Participating in council deliberations.

ContrerasCouncil Member

Participating in council deliberations.

LaraCouncil Member

Participating in council deliberations.

ReynoldsCity Administrator

Presenting agenda items and city updates.

OluwagondStudent

Representing Shakopee DECA; advocating for increased CTE and CAPS funding.

Jeff TatePolice Chief

Retiring after 28 years; honored for community policing efforts.

SvobodaCity Staff

Presenting the Southbridge Crossing 6th Edition plat.

ReinhardtFinance Director

Presenting preliminary year-end financial results.

Places Mentioned

Minnesota River Bank52025 Dean Lake Boulevard8100 Old Carriage Court NorthShakopee Senior High School

Events & Meetings (2)

February 17, 2026 - City Council Meeting
February 5, 2026 - Planning Commission Review

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

R2026-029

Resolution of appreciation for Chief Jeff Tate and acceptance of resignation.

R2026-024

Preliminary and final plat approval for Southbridge Crossing 6th Edition.

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