City Council, June 17, 2025

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Approval of agenda

FEMA SAFER grant application modification

Consent agenda items (financial review, gambling permits, park improvements, construction contracts)

Tariff implications for infrastructure projects

Schroeder House and Liberty building structural engineering contract

Final plat approval for North View / Summer Gate development

Comprehensive Plan amendment (Figure 4.11 and 4.12) to address Metropolitan Council compliance

School District financial outlook and potential levy referendums

Votes (3)

Adopt the agenda as presented with the addition of 5.O

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Whiting · Seconded by Contreras

Approve contract amendment for Schroeder House and Liberty Building structural engineering (not to exceed $25,000)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Whiting · Seconded by Unknown

Resolution R 2025-070 approving a comprehensive plan amendment

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Whiting · Seconded by Unknown

Notable Quotes (3)

It sounds like blackmail to me. Sorry, if it's a spade, it's name's a spade.
— Mayor Lehman

Metropolitan Council complianceCommenting on the Metropolitan Council's threat to pull funding for local projects if the city did not adjust its Comprehensive Plan.

I wrote the two words common sense on the board and the meeting and I said, we're going to look at these words and we're gonna follow these words.
— Mayor Lehman

Inter-governmental bureaucracyDescribing the frustration during negotiations with the Metropolitan Council.

The push back is gonna be the first level of defense and there are some things that are probably gonna be there I don't think we're gonna hit.
— Council Member DuLaney

Budget/TariffsDiscussing the strategy for dealing with steel and aluminum tariff costs on city projects.

People (6)

LehmanMayor

Presiding over the council meeting and facilitating agenda discussions.

DuLaneyCouncil Member

Raised concerns regarding tariff impacts on construction projects and park dedication requirements.

WhitingCouncil Member

Questioned renovation costs for historical structures and supported the CDA downtown project.

ReynoldsCity Administrator

Managed administrative reporting and assisted in negotiations with the Metropolitan Council.

KurskCity Staff

Presented platting details and explained the Metropolitan Council's bureaucratic requirements for land use.

LaraCouncil Member

Reported on Shakopee School Board financial deficit projections and potential levy strategies.

Places Mentioned

ShakopeeTopath ParkJackson Commons ParkNorth View developmentVentura Avenue17th AvenueDunbrook AvenueSchroeder HouseLiberty Building

Events & Meetings (4)

June 17th, 2025: Shakopee City Council Meeting
June 3rd, 2025: Previous City Council Meeting
March 4th, 2025: PUD amendment approval date
June 5th, 2025: Planning Commission public hearing

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

R 2025-070

Approval of comprehensive plan amendment to reline approximately 27 acres from mixed use commercial to suburban/mixed residential.

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