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City Council, November 18, 2025

Shakopee City CouncilWednesday, November 19, 2025
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Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of silence for Ashley Layman

Show Off Shakby photo contest recognition

Approval of agenda

Consent agenda

Public comment

Arbor Bluff Third Edition final plat approval

Reuter Walton Development conduit debt and tax credit application

Proposed ordinance for licensing and regulation of towing companies

Full Document Analysis

Votes (4)

Approve the agenda as modified

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Councilor Contrarus · Seconded by Councilor Whiting

Approve the consent agenda as modified

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Mr. Whiting · Seconded by Mr. Delaney

Approve resolution R2025-126 approving the final plat of Arbor Bluff third edition

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Mr. Lara · Seconded by Councilor Contrarus

Adopt resolution R2025 TAC 129 and R2025 TAC 130 with amendment for no tax liability

PassedVoice vote

Moved by Mr. Whiting · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

We have not been convinced by the information provided to date as it fails to acknowledge the current extensive body of research regarding harms caused by AMI technology.

— David Gavin
AMI implementationPublic comment regarding utility meters.

They'll also tow and and and have an exorbitant price... the owner of the vehicle... have no other option but to pay essentially the extortion fee that these companies charge.

— Mayor Layman
Towing ordinanceDiscussing predatory towing practices.

People (4)

Mayor LaymanMayor

Leading the city council meeting.

Bill ReynoldsCity Administrator

Presenting consent agenda and photo contest results.

David GavinCitizen

Concerns regarding Shakopee Public Utilities AMI smart meter implementation.

1 quote

“Shakopee Public Utilities continues to wrongfully assert that we are refusing to grant them access to their SPU owned equipment.”

Dispute over smart meter installation.

Mr. KurskyStaff

Presenting Arbor Bluff development and towing ordinance.

Places Mentioned

Shakopee613 4th Avenue EastArbor Bluff subdivisionValley View RoadIndependence DriveYuber Park

Events & Meetings (3)

  • November 18th (Council Meeting)
  • April 1st (Previous meeting reference)
  • January 2026 (Allocation timeline)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

R2025-126

Approval of the final plat for Arbor Bluff third edition.

R2025 TAC 129/130

Resolution approving conduit debt and low-income housing tax credit application for Reutder Walton Development.

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