Spring 2026 Shakopee Snapshot

Watch for spring load restrictions Temperatures will dictate restriction timeline

With spring approaching, please be mindful of any potential spring load restrictions on City of Shakopee streets. These restrictions keep our roads in good condition and sometimes impact garbage and recycling pickup locations. The two primary causes for premature deteri oration of bituminous pavement are weather and traffic load. As the frost is leaving the ground during the spring thaw every year, the gravel under the roadbed has high mois ture content, which weakens the load-carry ing capacity of the bituminous pavement. To protect and prolong the service life of the roadways, axle weight restrictions are imposed

during the spring thaw every year, when the roadbeds are most susceptible to damage. Spring load restrictions for the City of Sha kopee Streets are based on the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Metro Seasonal Load Limit Zone starting and ending dates. Once announced, garbage and recy cling collection will be moved from alleyways to the street until restrictions are removed. To stay aware and informed, check the state restrictions at www.dot.state.mn.us/load limits or visit the City’s website at Shako peeMN.gov and check under the “News” section on the home page.

How Can I Help You? Meet Annie Leadstrom, the Front Desk Receptionist at Shakopee City Hall. Q: What do you do for the City? A: I work as the receptionist at City Hall, where I handle a variety of duties and serve as a first point of contact for the community. I greet residents and visitors, answer questions, and help direct people to the appropriate departments so they can get the assistance they need. Q: What do you enjoy about working for the City? A: What I enjoy most about working for the city is being able to serve the community directly. I like helping residents find the information or assistance they need and knowing that my role, even in small ways, helps make their experience with City Hall a positive one. Q: What’s the best part of your job? A: The best part of my job is getting to work in the city I grew up in. Helping people at City Hall and being part of the community I’ve always called home makes the job especially rewarding.

City Engineer recognized with 2025 Administrator’s Leadership Award City Engineer Alex Jordan was presented the 2025 Administrator’s Leadership Award by City Administrator Bill Reynolds after several members of the Engineering team nominated Jordan for Manager of the Year. “Alex has a management style that embraces a positive atmosphere,” Assistant City Engineer Micah Heckman wrote in his nomination letter. “He is approachable, which allows for mean ingful and beneficial discussions on problems and solutions.”

Reynolds commended Jordan for his stability and enthusiasm as a leader, saying he was the clear choice for the prestigious annual recogni tion based on the widespread support of his staff. In his letter, Heckman complimented Jordan’s instinct to redirect energy around challenges into problem solving, as well as his ability to foster a sense of teamwork and open communication. “Thanks to Alex’s leadership, we feel empow ered to tackle challenges with confidence and approach each day with a renewed sense of purpose,” Heckman said.

City Administrator Bill Reynolds, left, presented the award to City Engineer Alex Jordan, right, at the 2025 holiday breakfast.

NEWS & NOTES SHAKOPEE WELCOMES NEW POLICE CHIEF Jeff Tate, who served as police chief for 16 years, retired in February. The City of Shakopee is pleased to announce the promotion of Captain Jamie Pearson to Police Chief. Chief Pearson has been a police officer for 20 years and served in a variety of capacities in the department, including patrol officer, patrol sergeant, investigations sergeant, captain, explorer advisor, field training officer, DARE officer, and the law enforcement liaison to the Scott County Treatment Court. Read more about Chief Pearson in the upcoming summer issue of Snapshot, published at the end of May.

NEW EMPLOYEES JOIN CITY STAFF Join us in welcoming these new employees to the City of Shakopee: ■ Daniel Kasallis , Full-Time Firefighter ■ Timothy Mahoney , Full-Time Firefighter ■ Derek Everett , Maintenance Operator—Streets ■ Kennedy Hutson , Human Resources Specialist Join our team! Interested in working for the City of Shakopee? Check our job openings at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/employment .

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