Winter 2019-20 Hometown Messenger

Hello Shakopee, What is it about the holiday season that leads us to reflect on the year that has passed? Maybe it’s the progression of the seasons- from the changing of the leaves on Halloween to the falling snow near Christmas. Luckily for residents, there is much we can reflect on from the year 2018 we can take great pride in! Last year, the City Council and staff worked hard to bring exciting projects to the community. The Canterbury Commons project, which broke ground in Oct., is in full swing. MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

CITY CALENDAR

Dec. 5 2018 Budget & Levy Public Meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall. Holiday Fun & Games , 6 p.m Community Center 14

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Christmas Eve, city offices closed; Community Center closes at 4:30 p.m. Outdoor Skating Rinks open , weather permitting. Boards and Commissions applications due . Christmas Day , city offices & Community Center closed. NewYear’s Day , city offices & Community Center closed. NewYear’s Eve , Community Center closes at 4:30 p.m. Republic Services’ Christmas Tree Collection Martin Luther King Jr. Day , city offices closed. Community Center open. Presidents Day , city offices closed. Community Center open. Outdoor Skating Rinks close .

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This project will be one of the largest developments in Shakopee history. It’s designed to be a hub of housing, education and employment for residents. It will consist of 265 acres of office, retail, restaurants and residential housing. Doran is planning a 600-unit luxury apartment complex, called the Triple Crown Apartments. They have recently submitted a building permit for the first phase of development. Phase one will include 321 units in a four-story building. A clubhouse is also set to be fully equipped with a game room, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool, spa, dog park and putting green. Primrose School is set to begin building soon. This nationally accredited private school will give families an option for care and early childhood development.

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We also found a buyer for the old City Hall site in downtown Shakopee. Enclave Development will build an 82-unit apartment building, which we believe will bring in a number of young, working professionals and empty nesters right into the heart of downtown Shakopee. Included in the design is space for a 2500-square-foot retail space. This will inject new money to the businesses that make our downtown a remarkable asset. And, let’s not forget the Scott Street project at the riverfront. This new 125-unit apartment complex will feature commercial space on the lower level. It’s planned to include space for a restaurant and patio overlooking the beautiful Minnesota River. These projects are important to every member of our City Council, and our hard- working staff. I’d like to thank them all for a job well done in 2018. As we move ahead into 2019, I’d like to thank you, the residents, for the passion you bring to this community. Without you, the things we do would not be possible. Sincerely, Mayor Bill Mars

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MAYOR Bill Mars ...................................................... wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS Matt Lehman ......................................... MattLehmanSr@comcast.net Mike Luce ..................................................... mluce@ShakopeeMN.gov Kathi Mocol ............................................... kmocol@ShakopeeMN.gov Jay Whiting ............................................................... jaywhtng@aol.com CITY ADMINISTRATOR William Reynolds ............................... breynolds@ShakopeeMN.gov

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