Summer 2020 Hometown Messenger

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

CITY CALENDAR

JUNE 22 Night to Unite registration opens, city website JULY 3 Fourth of July observed , City offices closed. 3 Happy Birthday America Parade , 11 a.m., Community Center 4 Fourth of July , Community Center closed. 10 Pop-Up Splash Pad , 5-7 p.m., Green Meadows Park 18 Clean Up Day , 7:30-11:30 a.m., Shakopee Public Works 24 Pop-Up Splash Pad , 5-7 p.m., Community Center 28 City offices filing period opens , City Hall 31 Friday Night Water Fights , 5 p.m. Downtown Shakopee AUG 4 Shakopee Night to Unite , 5:30-9 p.m. 7 Summer Carnival, 10-11:15 a.m., Lions Park 7 Pop-Up Splash Pad , 5-7 p.m., 17th Avenue Sports Complex 11 Primary Election , 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Precinct locations 15 Movie the Park , Sunset, Huber Park 21 Pop-Up Splash Pad , 5-7 p.m., Community Center

Hello, Shakopee! I hope you and your family are healthy and well.

These past three months have been a trying time, as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our daily lives in so many ways. Here in the City of Shakopee, our staff has been taking extra precautions to protect our residents and employees while continuing to provide the high-level of service you've come to expect. While how we operate may look a little different, our mission to deliver high-quality services essential to maintaining a safe and sustainable community remains as strong as ever. We continue to provide updates regarding our COVID-19 response on our website at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/covid19.

Mayor Bill Mars

The COVID-19 virus has changed how we all do things, from physical distancing to missing the social engagements and activities we most enjoy. For many, these weeks at home have brought anxiety and worry due to furloughs, isolation and health and financial concerns. Students are missing friends and teachers; graduating seniors are missing milestone celebrations; we are all missing friends and family. Yet, one thing that remains the same, and that is how this community comes together. I have never been more proud of how residents, organizations and businesses are taking care of one another. The weekly food distribution event at Esperanza/New Creation Lutheran Church stepped up to feed hundreds of our families. Our local restaurants are regularly providing meals to essential workers to show our appreciation. City trails are full of inspirational chalk messages that remind us we are all in this together. The stories in this newsletter are just a small sampling of the dozens I've heard over the last few weeks. Our residents are demonstrating Shakopee's true sense of community. To all our residents, please continue to take care of one another. Support our local businesses. Check in on neighbors and friends. Explore the city's parks and trails. Stay home when you are not feeling well. Consider volunteering or donating as you are able. Send a card to residents of our senior care facilities. Please continue to take care of one another because we will all be stronger together moving forward. Bill Mars Mayor of Shakopee wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov

Please note, events are subject to cancellation or changes due to the current public health guidelines by the CDC and Minnesota Department of Health. Find the latest city calendar at www.ShakopeeMN. gov/calendar.

MAYOR Bill Mars ...................................................... wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS JodyBrennan .......................................... jbrennan@ShakopeeMN.gov Angelica Contreras ........................... acontreras@ShakopeeMN.gov Matt Lehman ......................................... MattLehmanSr@comcast.net Jay Whiting ............................................................... jaywhtng@aol.com CITY ADMINISTRATOR William Reynolds ............................... breynolds@ShakopeeMN.gov

CITY HALL 485 Gorman St., Shakopee, MN 55379

Phone .................................................................................... 952-233-9300 TTY ......................................................................................... 952-233-3837 Email .............................................. administration@ShakopeeMN.gov Website .............................................................. www.ShakopeeMN.gov The Hometown Messenger is produced four times a year by the City of Shakopee. Comments or suggestions can be directed to the editor, Kristin Doran, at kdoran@ShakopeeMN.gov.

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