Shakopee Snapshot: Fall 2024

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first earned the honor in 2020 for the Police Department’s implemen tation of an ordinance preventing gift card fraud. Since that time, the Police Department also earned international recog nitions with a prestigious Leadership Award from the International Asso ciation of Chiefs of Police and a Voice of the People Award for community policing from the International City/County Management Association. “Our staff is dedicated to serving the Shakopee community and pro viding high-quality City services with exemplary customer service, and we have the track record to show it,” Reynolds said. “We are for tunate to have a supportive City Council that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving.” City of Shakopee Recognitions in 2024: ■ The Finance Department received Honorable Mention from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the U.S. and Canada in its Fiscal Fluency Challenge for the City’s online property tax receipt and promotional video ■ The City of Shakope e is a 38-year recipient of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the GFOA ■ Victim and Community Services Coordinator Barb Hedstrom received the Congressional Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy ■ Officer Adam Predovich received a silver pin from the Minnesota Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for the number of impaired driver arrests he made last year

View the Property Tax Receipt tool: www.ShakopeeMN.gov/taxreceipt And the award-winning promo video: www.ShakopeeMN.gov/taxreceiptvideo

■ Officers Jonathan Wiseman and Seth Perrier received bronze pins from the Minnesota Chapter of MADD for the number of impaired driver arrests they made last year ■ Communications Specialist Andrew Coons received two Northern Lights Awards from the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators (MAGC) for production of “The Dig” video series and the property tax receipt promotional video, and a silver award from MAGC for the “Court ‘n’ Mason” video series ■ Communications Specialist Deb Noble received a Northern Lights Award from MAGC for the redesign of the Fire Department Year in Review for 2023 ■ Communications Manager Amanda McKnight received a silver award from MAGC for the implementation of the inaugural “Shak the Halls! Holiday Lights Contest” ■ Shakopee Public Works received the Top Dog Award from the Shakopee Lions Club and Can Do Canines for the care and maintenance of the City’s ball fields ■ Shakopee Public Works received the Community Award from the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce for playing an integral role in the success of Shakopee’s community events and festivities each year

Seasonal yard waste service ending in November

Yard waste service offered by the city’s garbage hauler, Dick’s Sanitation (DSI), will end in mid November, weather permitting. City of Shakopee residents have the option of paying an additional fee for DSI’s seasonal yard waste service from mid-April to mid-November. For those who don’t use the seasonal service, on-call yard waste service is also available until November for a small fee per com postable bag up to five bags per week. DSI also offers Christmas tree removal during the first two full weeks of January. Christmas tree removal is not included in the seasonal yard waste base rate. Residents must call DSI at 952 469-2239 or email Shakopee@dickssanitation.com one day prior to their regular service day to schedule a tree pickup. To stay up to date on service updates, holiday schedules, billing and more, download the Dick’s Sanitation app in the Google Play store or App Store.

#AsktheCity

HEADLINE

Elections season is here, and Shakopee has several options for safe and secure voting.

Q: WHERE CAN I VOTE? A: Visit the Secretary of State online poll finder at pollfinder.sos.state. mn.us, which will show you maps of the Scott County precincts and where your polling place is located. You can also view a sample ballot for the upcoming election. Q: HOW DOES THE POLLING PLACE WORK? A: On Election Day, polling places open at 7 a.m. Upon arrival, approach the first person with a green poll pad and provide your name for veri fication. Once confirmed, sign your name on the screen and receive a ballot receipt. Proceed to the ballot judge who will provide you with a ballot and instructions. Take your ballot to a voting booth, make your selections, and then bring your completed ballot to the election judge at the tabulator machine. Insert your ballot and wait for confirmation. After your ballot is accepted, grab an “I Voted” sticker and exit the poll ing location following the election judge’s instructions.

Q: WHEN IS EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTING? A: General Election Absentee Voting In Person is Sept. 20–Nov. 4. Polls are open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Special hours are as follows:

Oct. 26: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 29: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Nov. 2: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Nov. 3: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Nov. 4: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We are still in need of election judges! This is a paid volunteer posi tion. If you are interested in serving, please visit our website at www. ShakopeeMN.gov/elections and click on the red “Become an Election Judge” button.

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