Engineering and Public Works 2025 Annual Report

ENGINEERING | PUBLIC WORKS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Message .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Organizational Structure. . . . . . 4–6 Employee Awards and Recognition.................. 7–9 New Faces, Seasonal Staff, andInterns................ 10–11 New Initiatives and Technology................ 12–15 2025 Statistics.. . . . . . . . . . . . 16–17 Grants and External Funding................... 18–19 Partnerships/Events/Community Outreach.................. 20–23 Equipment................ 24–27 2025 Project Highlights . . . . 28–33 Looking Ahead to 2026 .. . . . . . . 34 Cover Photo: Phase 1 of the Marystown Road Corridor Improvements Project. DID YOU KNOW SHAKOPEE HAS: 49,400 Jurisdiction Population 41 Full-Time Engineering and Public Works Staff 181.3 Miles of Roadways 2,734 Irrigation Heads on City Property 4,067 Sanitary Sewer Manholes 9,980 City Owned Trees 5,659 City Owned Street Signs Fun Fact Quarry Lake on the NE side of Shakopee is 53 feet at its deepest and is stocked with trout by the DNR 2 | Engineering/Public Works

CONTACT US ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

485 Gorman St., Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone................................................ 952-233-9369 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineering@ShakopeeMN.gov Website............................. ShakopeeMN.gov/engineering

City Engineer: Alex Jordan, PE 952-233-9361 ajordan@ShakopeeMN.gov

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

400 Gorman St., Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone................................................ 952-233-9550 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PublicWorks@ShakopeeMN.gov Website............................. ShakopeeMN.gov/publicworks

Public Works Director: Bill Egan 952-233-9555 began@ShakopeeMN.gov

WELCOME MESSAGE

Dear Mayor, City Council, and Shakopee community members, It is my pleasure to present the City of Shakopee Public Works and Engineering Annual Report. Our team is proud to provide the essential services and infrastructure that allow residents to live, work, travel, and enjoy our community safely and efficiently. Our work would not be possible without the continued support of the City Council and the trust of the community to provide safe, cost-effective, and high-quality public services. Your confidence allows us to build and maintain the infrastructure that connects neighborhoods, supports our businesses and schools, and preserves Shakopee’s parks, trails, and natural amenities for future generations. This year brought meaningful progress across Shakopee. Our major construction accomplishments included the 2025 Pavement Management Improvements, Stagecoach Road and Trail Improvements, year two of the Downtown Lighting and Sidewalk Enhancements, the Arbor Bluff Creek Stabilization Project, extension of 17th Avenue West, ongoing Native Seeding Restoration, and year one of the Marystown Road Corridor Improvements. These projects reflect our commitment to high quality infrastructure and resilient natural systems. We also advanced important initiatives that improve efficiency and environmental stewardship. Highlights include installing a new weather station to enhance snow-removal operations, joining the statewide Adopt-a-Drain Program to keep our storm drains clear of pollutants, implementing an AI-based pavement condition rating system, and purchasing a GPS-guided paint sprayer to reduce the time and staff needed for athletic field striping. A large portion of 2025 was dedicated to our goal of earning accreditation with the American Public Works Association, positioning Shakopee to become only the second city in Minnesota to receive this distinction. Our team has reviewed every best practice, standard operating procedure, and policy related to public works and engineering to ensure we are serving the community efficiently, continuously improving in areas of opportunity, and consistently providing excellent customer service. In 2025, our departments delivered measurable results: 3.1 miles of new streets constructed, 829 hours of snowplowing, 20 miles of sanitary sewers jetted and televised, 37 acres of natural areas managed, and 345 new public trees planted. Our team continued strong community engagement through Clean-Up Days, the youth Touch-a-Truck event, our annual Arbor Day Tree Sale, and multiple other outreach events. Partnerships with Shakopee Schools through the Center for Advanced Professional Services program provided meaningful mentoring and career experiences for students. We also secured significant external

funding to lessen the financial impact of growth on Shakopee taxpayers. Looking ahead to 2026, we are eager to become an APWA Accredited Agency, complete the Marystown Road Corridor Improvements, and begin the Riverbank Stabilization and Huber Park Improvements. I am honored to serve the City of Shakopee and proud of the

accomplishments of the Engineering and Public Works departments in 2025. We have a phenomenal staff who are committed to making Shakopee the best place it can be and ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the community. Thanks, Alex Jordan Alex Jordan City Engineer

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BILL EGAN Public Works Director 32 Years of Service

JAMIE THEIS Maintenance Supervisor—Streets 22 Years of Service

BARB KRAEMER Administrative Assistant 4 Years of Service

CHRIS REED Foreman—Streets 4 Years of Service

LOGAN LACOURSE Foreman—Streets 11 Years of Service

JOE SHIMOTA Maintenance Operator Started 6/2/25

TODD SCHUMACHER Maintenance Operator 26 Years of Service

CHAD SCHMIDT Maintenance Operator 2 Years of Service

CHAD BONNIE Maintenance Operator 18 Years of Service

BOB GIESEKE Maintenance Operator 21 Years of Service

JAKE SCHMIDT Maintenance Operator 2 Years of Service

KELLY RUX Maintenance Operator 18 Years of Service

JARETT HELLER Maintenance Operator 5 Years of Service

DEREK EVERETT Maintenance Operator Started 12/29/25

BRIAN THEIS Maintenance Operator 21 Years of Service

KYLE THEIS Maintenance Operator 5 Years of Service

Seasonal—Maintenance: (3) Summer—Street | (5) Summer—Storm/Sanitary | (4) Winter

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Shakopee Public Works Department maintains the essential infrastructure that keeps Shakopee safe and functional. Our team is dedicated to enhancing your quality of life through reliable snow removal; road, sanitary, and storm sewer system maintenance; and the preservation of our local parks and public facilities.

JOHN TIETZ Foreman— Mechanic Started 1/6/25

KEITH RAINES Maintenance Supervisor—Parks 25 Years of Service

MIKE FRASSEL Foreman—Parks 28 Years of Service

JUSTIN SCHEFFLER Foreman—Parks 11 Years of Service

CHARLES LOWY Mechanic 6 Years of Service

KEVIN PETERSON Mechanic 2 Years of Service

KEITH WECKMAN Maintenance Operator 32 Years of Service

SCOTT BLOM Maintenance Operator 21 Years of Service

TODD KAHLE Maintenance Operator 10 Years of Service

TERRY SCHMIDT Maintenance Operator 6 Years of Service

GLENN HEYDA Maintenance Operator 40 Years of Service

Summer Seasonal (1) Fleet

JESSE FRIENDSHUH Maintenance Operator 25 Years of Service

DEAN BISEK Maintenance Operator 28 Years of Service

KEVIN HENNES Maintenance Operator 25 Years of Service

MATT RUEHLING Maintenance Operator 2 Years of Service

Seasonal—Parks: (12) Summer | (1) Winter

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Water and Environmental Resources Management includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of natural resources initiatives including, water quality improvements, forestry, flood mitigation, and stormwater management. This includes the responsibility of ensuring the City’s natural and water resources are protected and preserved, improving the quality of life for the City as a whole.

CIVIL ENGINEERING A civil engineer plans, designs, and supervises the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, buildings, and sewer systems. They are responsible for making sure these projects are built safely, efficiently, and within budget.

ALEX JORDAN City Engineer 2 Years of Service

MICAH HECKMAN Assistant City Engineer 8 Years of Service

CARMELA NASCENE Administrative Assistant 19 Years of Service

KIRBY TEMPLIN Water Resource— Environmental Manager 7 Years of Service

DARIN MANNING Project Engineer 6 Years of Service

ALEX ENYI Project Coordinator 10 Years of Service

RYAN BORMANN GIS Coordinator 18 Years of Service

LINDSEY VUGTEVEEN Water Resource— Environmental Technician 1 Year of Service

Water Resources— Environmental Interns (1) Summer

Engineering Interns (2) Summer

JOSIAH FERGUSON Graduate Engineer 2 Years of Service

HENRY PAGEL Graduate Engineer 2 Years of Service

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EMPLOYEE AWARDS & RECOGNITION

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE RECOGNIZED WITH AGC BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AWARD The Engineering Department was proud to receive the AGC Bridge Construction Award in 2025 for the pedestrian bridge constructed over Highway 169. The bridge was noted as having “high aesthetic quality throughout including integral lighted pathway.” The pedestrian bridge serves as a connector between Shakopee neighborhoods and as a regional trail connection point. CITY ENGINEER RECOGNIZED WITH 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.

KRAEMER AWARDED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Public Works Administrative Assistant Barb Kraemer received the 2025 Employee of the Year Award from City Administrator Bill Reynolds after being nominated by Public Works Director Bill Egan for her dedication to excellent customer service and collaborative approach to work. “Barb's communication skills are second to none,” Egan said. “Her ability to listen actively and respond thoughtfully promotes trust and ensures that everyone feels heard and valued.” Egan highlighted Kraemer's exemplary customer service, saying she approaches every interaction with a problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and a willingness to take initiative. 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 empowered to tackle challenges with confidence and approach each day with a renewed sense of purpose,” Heckman said. GRADUATE ENGINEERS CLEAR PE LICENSE TEST HURDLE Graduate Engineers Henry Pagel and Josiah Ferguson accomplished a major feat in their young careers this year by successfully passing their professional engineering (PE) exams. They will both soon be eligible to become licensed professional civil engineers after working for four years in the industry. The professional engineering exam consists of two rigorous four-hour tests covering all aspects of civil engineering, with an emphasis on transportation, geotechnical, structural, water resources and project management focuses. Engineers typically study from three to six months for this exam. Congratulations to Pagel and Ferguson on this significant accomplishment! “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 meaningful 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 recognition based on the widespread support of his staff.

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

City Administrator Bill Reynolds, left, presented the award to Public Works Administrative Assistant Barb Kraemer, right, at the annual holiday breakfast.

Josiah Ferguson

Henry Pagel

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EMPLOYEE AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Celebrating over 100 years

GLENN HEYDA: FROM A SUMMER JOB TO A 46-YEAR CAREER Maintenance Operator Glenn

Heyda has been a cornerstone of Shakopee Public Works for over 40 years, setting a standard of dedication, thoughtfulness, and reliability that inspires everyone around him. Heyda is known for arriving 30 minutes early to make coffee for his coworkers before the shift begins, demonstrating his commitment to the department and creating a positive work environment. His dedication during snow and ice events is unmatched—Heyda has missed only one snowstorm in

Graduate Engineer Josiah Ferguson lifts trapped ducklings to safety.

Glenn Heyda

ENGINEERS: NOW ROUTING DUCK TRAFFIC

his entire career, a record no one else in the department has ever achieved. He ensures the employee parking lot is plowed, confirming it’s safe before others arrive. This thoughtful act demonstrates his genuine care for his coworkers’ well-being and his willingness to go above and beyond. Beyond his technical skills, Heyda’s reliability and willingness to help with any task have made him an invaluable mentor. His extensive knowledge of the department’s operations, combined with his approachable demeanor, has guided newer employees and helped shape the future of Shakopee Public Works. Heyda’s legacy is one of unwavering commitment, thoughtful actions, and quiet leadership. His personal sacrifices and contributions over four decades.

Not every day can be adorable, but one morning in July, Engineering staff got to be heroes to an adorable flock of ducklings and their mother. Graduate Engineer Josiah Ferguson and Building Inspector Dave Lemke (Planning Department) noticed the ducks pacing around a manhole cover in the City Hall parking lot. Taking a closer look, Ferguson and Lemke discovered two ducklings had fallen in and were moseying around in the pipes underground. Without hesitation, Ferguson climbed into the manhole to grab the ducklings out as Lemke reached down another entry point to route the ducks toward the exit. Thanks to their quick thinking and lucky timing, mama and her babies all waddled happily on their way unharmed.

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EMPLOYEE AWARDS & RECOGNITION

of combined Public Works service!

KEITH WECKMAN CELEBRATES 32 YEARS WITH THE CITY

Maintenance Operator Keith Weckman has been an anchor in the Public Works Department for over 32 years. His talents shine brightest in high-pressure situations. When there’s a tough challenge and no obvious solution, Weckman doesn’t just fix the problem, he creates the solution. His ingenuity and problem-solving skills have supported every division at one point or another. Simply put, he’s our very own “MacGyver.” Weckman has designed and fabricated tools and custom solutions that have saved the City countless dollars over the years. One standout example is the mini-V plows used to clear sidewalks and trails in the winter—tools he built more than 20 years ago that we still rely on today. For 28 years, Maintenance Operator Dean Bisek has been a key member of the City of Shakopee’s Public Works Department. He followed in the footsteps of his father, who also worked for the City, instilling in him a deep respect for community service. Bisek’s brother joined the ranks as well, adding his own years of dedication, and today their niece continues the family tradition, proudly carrying the Bisek name into the next generation of public service. Throughout his career, Bisek has played a vital role in keeping Shakopee safe, clean, and running smoothly. Though much of his work happens behind the scenes, its impact is seen and felt throughout the community,

Keith Weckman

Anyone who knows Weckman won’t be surprised to hear this, but staff have reported personally witnessing him sprinting between jobs because he cares that much about getting the job done right. Weckman has set the bar high for all of us. We’re grateful for his years of service and proud to work alongside him. from the first swing of spring to the final snowplow of the season. Bisek has also put his carpentry skills to work all over Shakopee, from building park shelters to tackling major remodels at City Hall, the Community Center, Fire Station 1, and the former Police Station (now part of Public Works). Doing the work in-house saved taxpayers a lot of money. Whether pouring concrete, framing walls, or perfecting the finishing details, Bisek approaches each project with pride and precision. Many of us have had the pleasure of working alongside Dean over the years and have seen the pride, teamwork, and dedication he brings

Maintenance Operator Keith Weckman works on a Shakopee fire vehicle.

28 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE FOR DEAN BISEK AND COUNTING

Dean Bisek

to every project. His camaraderie and commitment have left a lasting mark on Shakopee. We thank Dean for nearly three decades of service and for the countless projects he’s helped bring to life for our community to enjoy.

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NEW FACES, SEASONAL STAFF, AND INTERNS

ENGINEERING INTERNSHIPS The Engineering Department hosted three interns for the summer of 2025: Ella Lysne in the Water Resources Division and Jack Rademacher and Bodhi Perera in the Engineering Division.

Ella Lysne

Jack Rademacher

Bodhi Perera

Ella, Jack, and Bodhi were responsible for supporting staff in the Engineering Department and completing projects throughout the community, including collecting the City’s annual traffic counts, collecting data in response to traffic safety issues, inspecting stormwater management systems, updating the City’s GIS database, and inspecting public improvement projects. These summer interns played a crucial role in expanding the department’s public outreach initiatives by creating a Shakopee Trivia game for the City’s Rhythm on the Rails booth. The game was used to educate the public about the new Adopt-a-Drain program. Ella, Jack, and Bodhi were a great addition to our team and helped us accomplish so many initiatives and projects in such a short amount of time. The City wishes them well in their future career endeavors.

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NEW FACES, SEASONAL STAFF, AND INTERNS

PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL POSITIONS Seasonal employees in the Public Works Department take on a wide mix of tasks that keep the City running smoothly, especially in parks, on the streets, in fleet services, and during winter weather. Their work changes with the seasons, but it all supports clean, safe, and welcoming public spaces. Seasonal staff is responsible for clearing storm drains after rain and removing leaves, branches, and debris so water can flow properly. In the parks, they are responsible for planting trees, spreading mulch, mowing, trimming weeds, watering plants, cleaning playgrounds, and keeping shelters, restrooms, and picnic areas in good shape. They also help maintain the City’s downtown flowers, control weeds, and manage litter. On the streets, seasonal staff fill potholes, prepare roads for seal coating, and assist with repairing or installing street signs. They are essential in helping grind uneven sidewalks and pour new concrete when needed. Fleet services add another layer to seasonal responsibilities. Fleet services include washing and cleaning City vehicles, organizing tools and equipment, checking basic fluids, and keeping the shop area tidy so mechanics can work efficiently. When winter hits, snow becomes part of the job. Seasonal employees help with snow plowing, shoveling, and clearing sidewalks, trails, and parking lots. Throughout the season, these employees gain practical skills with exposure to using a variety of hand tools, operating equipment, working outdoors in all extremes of weather, and communicating efficiently with coworkers and the public, all while playing a key role in keeping the community running.

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NEW INITIATIVES AND TECHNOLOGY

WEATHER STATION

The Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) administers a grant program called Watershed Based Implementation Funding (WBIF). This program distributes clean water funds throughout the state for watershed districts and local partners to identify water quality implementation projects. The City of Shakopee partnered with the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District and the Scott Watershed Management Organization to receive 2025 WBIF for construction of a weather monitoring station and road sensors to help better foresee winter weather and road conditions. The station uses roadway sensors spaced throughout the city and radar detection to measure pavement temperature and surface conditions (icy, wet, dry), along with weather conditions such as air moisture, temperature, and wind speed. This data is then combined with weather forecasts to accurately predict the roadway surface conditions both in real time and forecasted for the next three days, all from the convenience of the phone or computer. The weather station was installed in 2025 at the intersection of Southbridge Parkway and Old Carriage Court. This information will help proactively inform the City’s snow removal operations and aid in the reduction of over-application of salt on roadways during winter maintenance activities.

Salt is a permanent pollutant. One teaspoon of salt is enough to permanently pollute five gallons of water. It’s estimated that approximately 70 percent of the salt we use stays in our local lakes, wetlands, ponds, and drinking water. The City plans to install additional sensors and weather stations in other areas of the community in the coming years to monitor conditions more accurately across Shakopee. This weather data also helps inform decisions on how to most efficiently deploy snow removal operations, as conditions can vary across the city.

The weather station is mounted to a traffic signal at the intersection of Southbridge Parkway and Old Carriage Court.

The weather station allows the City to remotely monitor conditions throughout Shakopee, including pavement temperatures and risk of ice on roads.

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NEW INITIATIVES AND TECHNOLOGY

ADOPT-A-DRAIN PROGRAM

In 2025, the City joined the Adopt-a-Drain Program, which was developed in 2014 in the City of Saint Paul with the Hamline University Center for Global Environmental Education and the Capitol Region Watershed District. This volunteer program is a Minnesota-based campaign to help prevent pollution from entering local waterbodies via storm drains. More than 70 cities in Minnesota already participate in the program, as well as countless others nationwide. Contrary to popular belief, the water that flows down the storm drains is not always treated before being released into the natural environment. Grease, pet waste, trash, grass clippings, and dirt are common pollutants that cause issues to waterbodies downstream when they are washed down the storm drain.

Even small amounts of grass clippings, pet waste, fertilizer, and leaf litter can release phosphorous and cause harmful algal blooms to grow. Large algae mats, as well as built-up debris in the sediment of waterways, prevents oxygen flow to native plants, negatively impacting the entire ecosystem. Routine drain cleanings can have a dramatic impact on reducing ecological stress, especially when many community members join in! Stormwater in the City of Shakopee flows to the Minnesota River. On the journey, stormwater passes through ponds, wetlands, lakes, and streams. Local waterbodies that receive Shakopee’s stormwater are Deans Lake, Eagle Creek, and Lake O’Dowd. These are special ecosystems deserving of protection from pollution. The process of adopting a drain is simple: visit Adopt-A-Drain.org , pick your drain, give it a fun name, clean your drain when needed, and record how much debris you pick up.

Engineering Intern Ella Lysne sits next to a recently cleaned storm drain where the City has painted the reminder "dump no waste."

Deans Lake is just one local body of water that receives Shakopee's stormwater.

ASTORIA DRIVE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

In response to an uptick in traffic safety concerns from the public, the City implemented a temporary traffic calming demonstration project on Astoria Drive between Zumbro Avenue and Marystown Road. This recommendation was made based on a review and discussion by the City's Traffic Safety Committee. This committee is made up of staff from Engineering, Public Works, and Police Departments and meets quarterly to review city wide traffic safety issues. If you have any concerns that you'd like reviewed and discussed by the Committee, email the Engineering Department (Engineering@ShakopeeMN.gov ). The goal of the project was to provide driver awareness of the horizontal curvature of the roadway, reduce vehicle speeds, and increase safety within the neighborhood. The Public Works Department implemented the temporary improvements, which consisted of roadway delineators, reducing the roadway width, and enhancing driver visibility of the roadway.

The Engineering Department collected vehicle speed data during the temporary deployment and collected video evidence to further evaluate driver behavior. Over the winter, the City’s Traffic Safety Committee will review the data and make a recommendation in 2026 for permanent solutions to address the traffic safety concerns.

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NEW INITIATIVES AND TECHNOLOGY

The City’s Pavement Management Plan is a proactive approach to preserve the City’s roadways, extend their useful life, and maintain a high-quality pavement condition system wide. A key component of this management plan includes accurately rating the current pavement condition and forecasting the anticipated decline. This is critical information to ensure the appropriate pavement preservation techniques are budgeted for in the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Historically, the City has assigned pavement ratings on a semi-annual basis through visual inspection performed by seasonal staff. This judgment-based approach risks inconsistencies, reduces the reliability of the long-range capital planning. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN

To improve the accuracy of the City’s pavement rating system, an automated pavement condition assessment technology was integrated into the City’s planning processes in 2025. This technology utilizes high-resolution, 360-degree cameras and GPS technology. With this approach, areas of pavement distress are documented to calculate a Pavement Condition Index (PCI). The pavement conditions are then used by staff for capital planning. The data collected was also used to update other geo referenced locations for the City’s GIS database, and City staff extracted boulevard tree data for use in inventorying and planning forestry management initiatives.

The City keeps an updated pavement rating map to track road conditions over time.

The City's pavement rating map includes details about individual roads and specific areas of deterioration.

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APWA ACCREDITATION

As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to excellence, the Public Works Department is in the process of pursuing accreditation through the American Public Works Association (APWA). This accreditation is a formal recognition that a public works agency meets and actively maintains the highest nationally recognized standards for service, safety, and operations. The department officially applied for accreditation on August 20, 2024, and since then staff from every City

department have been contributing their time, expertise, and cooperation to move this effort forward. The department’s goal is to complete accreditation in 2026. Achieving APWA accreditation is a significant undertaking, but it reflects our dedication to serving the community with excellence. As we continue working toward our goal, we’ll continue to highlight how these efforts help strengthen the services that residents and businesses rely on every day.

GPS SPRAYER

In mid-2024, the Public Works Department purchased a new ballfield paint sprayer that is equipped with next-level GPS technology and automation capabilities. By harnessing the power of automated GPS technology, the paint sprayer eliminates the need for manual measurements and labor-intensive tasks. The impact of this innovation is profound. Not only does it ensure perfectly straight lines, but it also slashes paint costs by nearly half and saves up to 200 hours of labor during initial designs. This translates to significant savings for the City—and thus, taxpayers—and allows resources to be allocated more efficiently. Ultimately, this new technology not only meets the needs of field users but also elevates the standard of excellence in Public Works maintenance. This is a testament to the transformative power of technological innovation in driving progress and efficiency across various sectors.

The GPS sprayer eliminates the need for manual measurements and saves Public Works crews up to 200 hours of labor.

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2025 STATISTICS

STREETS ■ Total miles of roadway— 181.3 ■ Total miles of streets added/ constructed— 3.1

■ Total miles of streets sealcoated— 17.3 ■ Total miles of streets overlayed— 4.9 ■ Total miles of streets reconstructed— 1.6 ■ Hours spent plowing streets (2025)— 828.7 ■ City-owned street signs— 5,659 ■ City-owned bridges— 12

■ City-owned traffic signals— 3 ■ City-owned roundabouts— 8

SIDEWALK/TRAIL ■ Total miles of City-owned sidewalks— 103.3

■ Miles of sidewalk added— 1.9 ■ Miles of sidewalk plowed— 36.2 ■ Total miles of trails— 55.3 ■ Miles of trails added— 1.8 ■ Miles of trails plowed— 61.4

Memorial Park

Whispering Oaks Park

SANITARY SEWER ■ Total miles of sanitary sewer— 156.4 ■ Total miles jetted/ televised— 20.2 ■ Total sanitary sewer manholes— 4,067 ■ Lift stations— 6 ■ Total miles of sanitary sewer added/constructed— 5.7

HOW THE SEWER WORKS

Public sewer main

Gravity ow to pump station

To wastewater treatment plant

Gravity ow

Sewer forcemain (pumped uphill)

Lift station

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2025 STATISTICS

STORM SEWER ■ Total storm sewer miles— 180.8 ■ Storm sewer miles constructed— 8.1 ■ Sanitary sewer manholes— 4,067

PARKS AND TRAILS IN PARKS ■ New park projects— 6

Marystown Agility Dog Park

Killarney Hills Park

TREES ■ Total trees managed by City— 9,980 ■ Total trees added in 2025— 345 ■ Number of trees pruned— 1090 ■ Ash trees removed/ replaced— 302 ■ Total trees sold to residents during the annual Spring Tree Sale— 100

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GRANTS AND EXTERNAL FUNDING

GRANTS THE CITY SECURED IN 2025

■ MnDOT Safe Road Zone ( $92,000 ) ■ SRTS Design Assistance ( No funds ) ■ SRTS Infrastructure ( $272,000 )

■ MnDNR Shade Tree—EAB Tree Removal ( $150,000 ) ■ DNR CPL—Native Vegetation Planting and Maintenance ( $100,000 ) ■ SS4A/MnDOT Match ( $400,000 ) ■ MPCA Stormwater Resilience ( $47,700 )

■ LCCMR ENRTF Riverbank Stabilization ( $1,400,000 ) ■ WBIF—Weather Station/Riverbank Stabilization ( $40,000/$189,797 )

Grant funding plays a vital role in helping the City of Shakopee deliver improvements and launch new initiatives for our community—all without increasing tax rates for residents. The Engineering and Public Works departments actively apply for grants from a wide variety of sources, including state and federal agencies, foundations, nonprofits, and legislative appropriations distributed through bonding and earmarks. While grant funds are sometimes thought of as “free money,” they come with contracts and guidelines that outline how the funds must be used. In many cases, the funder also requires the City to contribute matching funds or cover a portion of the total project cost, demonstrating the City’s long-term commitment to the project’s success. Currently, the City manages more than 35 active grants totaling nearly $24 million. While every department utilizes grant funding, the Engineering and Public Works departments manage a significant portion of the City’s active grants. Improvements to the Marystown Road corridor were partially funded by state and federal support through the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Metropolitan Council. The project is adding roundabouts and trails along Marystown Road and Adams Street to improve traffic flow and safety at key intersections. The City also received funding for road safety studies and design improvements in areas such as 10th Avenue, U.S. Highway 169, and the neighborhoods around local schools. A significant portion of the U.S. Highway 169 Pedestrian Bridge project—which reconnected parts of Shakopee divided by the highway—was funded by MnDOT. Beyond roadways, the Engineering Department plays a broader role in quality-of-life improvements, such as overseeing water quality initiatives and monitoring trees for invasive pests. A grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently funding the removal of

ash trees infested with emerald ash borer and the planting of replacements. The department also received a grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to develop an updated stormwater model. Engineering regularly applies for grants through the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources to support water and soil quality projects. This funding helped construct the public parking lot at 2nd Avenue and Lewis Street, which now features an underground filtration system to clean stormwater before it reaches the Minnesota River. Grants from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources helped fund a weather station and large brine tanks in 2025 that allow staff to monitor weather conditions and apply precise saltwater mixtures before snowstorms, reducing salt use overall and decreasing the City’s environmental impact. Shakopee boasts some of the region’s most beautiful parks and trails, thanks to the efforts of multiple City departments. The Engineering and Planning and Development departments are working together to transition park spaces from traditional turf to native prairie grasses. The City has received several grants from the Minnesota DNR to support these efforts in parks like Scenic Heights, Stagecoach, Ridge Creek, Prairie Bend, and Memorial. This shift has several advantages: it reduces soil erosion, supports habitats like those needed by the endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee, and lowers maintenance costs over time. The Memorial Park prairie conversion is part of a larger vision: the Cultural Corridor along the Minnesota River. This corridor will link parks and trails from Huber Park to Memorial Park and include educational and interactive features. Funded by a congressional allocation through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the project reflects the City’s commitment to preserving natural and cultural resources.

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GRANTS AND EXTERNAL FUNDING

2025 BUDGET INFORMATION Project Dollars (City-led contracts awarded): ■ 2025 Pavement Rejuvenation— $370,474.40 ■ 2025 Pavement Management— $2,958,669.44 ■ 2025 SCADA— $315,200 ■ Arbor Bluff Stream Stabilization— $429,619 ■ 2025 Downtown Lighting— $636,698 ■ Marystown Road— $7,233,899.80 ■ $5.1m grants ■ Stagecoach Road Reconstruction— $1,929,413.03 ■ Weinandt Acres— $87,304 ■ Total—$13,961,278

2025 Budgets ■ 41 – Engineering Operating Budget— $1,430,500 ■ 42 – Street Maintenance Budget— $2,846,050 ■ 44 – Fleet Budget— $607,800 ■ 46 – Parks Maintenance Budget— $3,514,200 ■ Sewer Fund— $5,783,400 ■ Surface Water Fund— $3,888,600 ■ Equipment Internal Service Fund— $2,068,300 $39,679,300 Adopted 2025 General Fund Operating Budget Where the General Fund dollars go...

2025 Construction Contracts Cost by Funding Source

PUBLIC SAFETY 49¢

PUBLIC WORKS 21¢

GENERAL GOV’T 16¢

RECREATION 14¢

Capital Improvement Fund* $8,000,000

Grants $5,100,000

Sanitary Sewer $300,000

Storm Drainage $500,000

*City property taxes account for $6.8 million of this amount, with the remainder coming from special assessments, MnDOT State Aid Funds, and private developer contributions.

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PARTNERSHIPS/EVENT/COMMUNITY OUTREACH

TREE SALE

The City celebrates Arbor Day each year with a tree sale open to all Shakopee residents. Pre-ordering is offered in March with pickup occurring the fourth Saturday in April each year. Trees are offered to residents at a significant discount, typically between $30 and $40. The tree sale program is designed to help reforest the community due to ash tree removal from Emerald Ash Bore infestation and generally improve the City’s natural amenities.

CLEAN-UP DAY

The Public Works Department hosts a biannual Clean Up Day to help residents dispose of unwanted items at a convenient drop-off location behind the Public Works Building. A four-hour window is provided on a Saturday in both the spring and fall and is available for residents of Shakopee, Jackson Township, and Louisville Township. This program is funded in part through grants received from Scott County.

Accepted items include electronics, batteries, tires, appliances, metal recycling, yard waste, broken household items among many others. In between clean-up day events, residents can recycle cardboard boxes at the Public Works building using a free drop-off dumpster.

Spring Clean Up Day 2025

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VEHICLE FAIR

In August, Shakopee Public Works proudly participated in the 2025 Vehicle Fair, sponsored by Shakopee Community Education. This annual free event brought families together for an evening filled with fun and community spirit. Guests enjoyed music from a live DJ, family friendly activities, treats, and a complimentary meal for the first 500 attendees. The highlight of the evening was the impressive display of vehicles from first responders, local businesses, and

Shakopee Public Works. Children and adults alike had the chance to see, touch, and explore vehicles up close, making it an engaging and memorable experience for all. Events like this showcase the strong partnership between city departments, local organizations, and the community—celebrating Shakopee’s commitment to connection, safety, and fun.

BIG RIG EVENT

Shakopee Public Works teamed up with Parks & Recreation to bring residents Big Rig/Wing Dings—a special event designed just for kids ages 3–5. This hands-on experience gave little ones the chance to safely learn, explore, and climb on big machines (a childhood

favorite). It’s also a great opportunity for kids to start discovering how the Public Works Department helps the community by keeping our parks and roads in top shape.

The special Big Rig event gives preschool-aged children an opportunity to explore the machines and equipment operated by the Public Works Department.

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DOWNTOWN VIBRANCY PARTNERSHIPS

Each spring, the City proudly partners with the Cub Scouts and Shakopee Public Utilities to bring color and life to downtown Shakopee. The Cub Scouts and City have partnered on downtown flower pots for more than 40 years, with the Scouts responsible for ordering and picking up the flowers, as well as planting them. This effort involves not only the Scouts but also many dedicated helpers who lend a hand to make sure every pot is filled. Once planted, Shakopee Public Works maintains the flowers throughout the summer, keeping our downtown bright and welcoming. This annual tradition is a wonderful example of teamwork, community pride, and the lasting impact of generations working together to make Shakopee beautiful. The City also partners with Shakopee Public Utilities to bring hanging flower baskets and arrangements for the downtown parklets. Through this collaboration, SPU purchases the flowers, while Shakopee Public Works takes on the role of maintaining them throughout the summer months. Together, we’re making downtown bloom!

The flowers that adorn City parklets are possible thanks to a partnership with Shakopee Public Utilities.

Thank you to our partners for helping us make downtown bloom with flowers like this every year.

The Shakopee Cub Scouts have been helping us plant downtown flower pots for more than 40 years.

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The City of Shakopee is truly grateful for the many volunteers who work alongside our Public Works and Parks and Recreation staff throughout the year. Their dedication makes a tremendous difference in keeping our parks and public spaces safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. From organizing park cleanups and filling playgrounds with engineered woodchips for safety to assisting with landscaping projects across our park system, volunteers play a vital role in maintaining the beauty of our community. In 2025, a local church partnered with our crews at Ridge Creek Park to spread fresh engineered woodchips in the VOLUNTEERISM

playground area. City staff coordinated the woodchip delivery, and the volunteer group took care of the spreading. This is a perfect example of how teamwork builds pride in our community. These efforts not only support our staff but also provide valuable cost savings for the City, allowing us to do more for our residents. Most importantly, they strengthen community connection and show the power of neighbors working together.

The City welcomes park volunteers of all ages.

Volunteers from Ridge Creek Church helped lay a fresh layer of woodchips in our parks in 2025.

ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM

In addition to our as-needed volunteer projects, the City offers the Adopt-a-Park program, which is open to community groups, businesses, churches, and individuals interested in caring for and enhancing our public parks and open spaces. Participants must commit to a minimum of two years in the program. As part of that commitment, park adopters agree to pick up litter at least three times per year: April/May, June/July, and August/September. Park adopters are recognized with a personalized sign placed in their adopted park. This program provides another meaningful way for residents to contribute to the health and beauty of our community while leaving a lasting legacy of stewardship.

We are thankful for every volunteer who gives their time and energy to make Shakopee thrive. Whether through one-time projects or long-term commitments like Adopt-a Park, your efforts make our city such a great place to live.

This group from MRCI helped clean up Riverside Park in April 2025.

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EQUIPMENT

ALLEY GRADER The City of Shakopee purchased a box grader to help with maintenance on alleys. This unit is an attachment for a skid steer loader. It is used to help cut out potholes and smooth the driving surface. This unit is more cost effective and operationally efficient than having a larger motor grader. The City maintains more than 10 miles of alleys throughout the community, of which 8.4 miles are made of gravel.

Alley Grader

BRINE MAKER The City of Shakopee has its own brine maker, which helps with ice prevention tactics. Brine is used for ice control and is applied before a winter storm to help reduce the bonding of ice to the pavement. Brine is also used to prewet dry salt as it is applied to the pavement, which helps speed the time it takes to start melting. It also helps reduce salt bouncing off the pavement. All of these benefits result in material savings and reduced environmental impact of salt pollution. The City's brine tank, pictured below, can hold up to 5,500 gallons of brine.

Brine Maker

Inside the brine maker

5,500-gallon Brine Tank

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ELECTRIC TRUCK In 2025, another electric truck was added to the building inspections fleet. In total, the department operates and maintains

four electric vehicles, with one more on order. The main benefit is lower operating costs. Electricity is usually cheaper per mile than gasoline or diesel, and maintenance costs are lower because EVs have: ■ No oil changes ■ Fewer moving parts ■ Less brake wear (thanks to regenerative braking)

Electric Truck

IRRIGATION TRAILER In 2025, a trailer was purchased to house irrigation supplies, repair parts, and tools for maintaining the 29 City-owned irrigation systems and 2,734 sprinkler heads throughout Shakopee. The trailer was upfitted with storage for tools, parts, and a workstation to make repairs. This helped operations become more efficient. All tools and supplies are now brought on site allowing for quicker repairs, maintenance, and avoiding return trips to the warehouse.

Irrigation Trailer exterior.

Irrigation Trailer interior.

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MOBILE COLUMN LIFTS The City purchased a set of six mobile column lifts for the mechanic shop, each one rated to individually lift 18,500 pounds. These lifts offer many benefits:

1. Complete Mobility ■ Each lift column is on wheels, allowing you to move them anywhere in the workshop. ■ No fixed installation required, so you can reconfigure your workspace any time. 2. Versatility for Different Vehicles ■ Adjustable lifting forks allow use with a wide range of wheel sizes. ■ Each lift column can hold 18,500 lbs. x six lifts = 111,000 lbs. ■ You can operate 4, or 6, columns together, enabling lifts of anything from light trucks to trailer or specialty vehicles. 3. Space-Saving ■ When not in use, mobile columns can be rolled aside to free floor space—ideal for workshops with limited room. 4. Enhanced Safety ■ Modern systems offer automatic synchronization of all columns, ensuring the vehicle stays level. ■ Many include redundant safety locks and overload protection.

5. Increased Productivity ■ Quick setup and fast lifting speeds reduce downtime. ■ Technicians have full access to wheels, brakes, underbody components, and chassis. 6. Cost Efficiency ■ No expensive building modifications or permanent installation. ■ One system can serve multiple work bays.

The department's column lifts are able to collectively lift up an entire fire engine.

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PLOW TRUCK The City operates a fleet of 14 trucks to plow snow. New technology in the trucks help make them more effective and reduce costs. Technologies include:

Electronic Controls ■ Matches material (salt) output to the speed of the vehicle, ensuring consistent distribution. ■ Trucks are calibrated with materials and operated in a manner to reduce salt usage resulting in reduced impact on the environment.

Prewet liquid ■ Help activate salt faster resulting in quicker improved driving conditions. ■ Reduced bounce and scatter of salt off road surface helping keep more salt on the road surface and increased salt performance. Flexible carbide cutting edges ■ Maintains contact with road surface removing more snow allowing for less salt to be used. ■ Very long lasting compared to traditional hardened steel.

Plow drivers can get real-time information on the truck dashboard.

A look at the controls in a plow truck.

Make sure to leave several car lengths of space between plow trucks and your vehicle.

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2025 PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

ROUNDABOUT AT COUNTY ROADS 78 AND 79

Scott County, in partnership with the City of Shakopee, completed construction of a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of County Roads 78 and 79. The improvements were completed to address safety and operational deficiencies. Construction was completed on an aggressive schedule, reducing the duration of the roadway closures to outside of the school year.

JACKSON COMMONS PARK The City of Shakopee, in partnership with Jackson Township, developed a nature-centered park with both active and passive areas to enjoy the outdoors and take in the natural landscape. Jackson Commons Park celebrated its grand opening in the fall of 2025. The park includes a playground with a farm theme, a reestablished oak savanna prairie, paved paths circling the park and connecting the regional trail system, and Farmstead Bike Park, which features several bike trails for riders of all skill levels.

As part of the newly connected trail system, a pedestrian tunnel was constructed under 130th Street West, just west of Zumbro Avenue. The tunnel serves as a connection point between neighborhoods, as well as a safer pedestrian option than crossing a busy road.

An aerial view in 2025 of the freshly constructed bike course.

Jackson Commons Park has a farm-themed playground, picnic area, bike trails for all skill levels, and natural areas.

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2025 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECTS The City's Pavement Management Plan is a proactive approach to preserve the City's roadways, extend their useful life, and maintain high quality pavement conditions around the entire city. The City’s 2025 pavement projects encompassed roadway maintenance and reconstruction in areas throughout the city. Maintenance projects included full-depth reconstruction, mill and overlay, pavement rejuvenation, patching, crack sealing, seal coating, trail reconstruction, and parking lot reconstruction. These various maintenance techniques are spaced out throughout the full life cycle of a road to proactively preserve the pavement, minimize life cycle maintenance costs, and delay the need for a whole new road (full replacement). The mill and overlay areas also received small safety upgrades, such as reducing pedestrian crossing distances, constructing pedestrian island refuges, and updating crosswalks and signage. Pavement rejuvenation is a new addition to the City’s pavement management tactics that is designed to maintain designed to maintain the pavement’s flexibility and durability, reducing pressure and cracking over time. Pavement rejuvenation helps prevent signs of aging in the pavement by restoring the asphalt binder components that degrade through asphalt production and by oxidation

through exposure to the natural environment. This restoration is proven to add up to seven years of service life to a road, thereby delaying the need for other pavement maintenance such as full replacement. In 2025, the City began applying this treatment to roads that were paved within the last one to three years. This process involves spraying an application of a maltene based asphalt emulsion on recently paved roadways, followed by placement of a light layer of sand. Once the sand application is placed, vehicles may drive on the treated roadways.

STAGECOACH ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS

The Stagecoach Road Improvement Project included a full-depth pavement reclamation, construction of curb and gutter along the north and east sides of the roadway, storm sewer improvements, construction of an off-street pedestrian trail along the north and east sides of the roadway, construction of ADA compliant pedestrian curb ramps, upgrades to the railroad crossing and bridge, replacement of driveway aprons, and paving a new bituminous pavement section on Stagecoach Road. The project was completed while maintaining vehicle access to area businesses throughout construction. Stagecoach Road was converted to a one-way road for the majority of the project to allow the contractor a safe location to construct the improvements while maintaining access, which was critical for the heavy trucking operations located along the roadway. The trail improvements filled a critical gap in the City’s pedestrian network. This new trail connects the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority’s (MVTA) park-and-ride facility and high density housing to the existing Minnesota Valley State Trail.

An aerial view of Stagecoach Road after construction was completed.

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