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Downtown
improvements kick
off this summer
Construction is scheduled to start
later this summer on three downtown
improvement projects.
The city has been working with WSB
and RJM Construction to complete final
plans for bids. The project includes:
• Landscaping and a new "Shakopee"
sign at River City Centre to greet visitors
as they come over the Highway 101
bridge. The project also includes new
landscaping and paving under the
existing archway and a permanent
location for the Shakopee Christmas tree.
• Creation of a new gateway plaza
at the intersection of First Avenue and
County Highway 101. Improvements
include a new sign for downtown,
lighting and extensive landscaping along
with an electronic reader board that will
announce community events. Also, new
concrete crosswalks will be installed to
Huber Park to aid in pedestrian access
and connection to the park.
• A redeveloped parking lot on
Lewis Street that includes a new plaza,
landscaping, surface water management
and lighting. The improvements include
pedestrian enhancements along Lewis
Street.
The City Council plans to seek bids
for the project early this summer. Work
should be completed by late fall 2017.
Learn more about the downtown
improvements on the city website.
Summer 2017 7
The Shakopee City Council recently approved plans for two residential
developments to bring 300 new homes to Shakopee.
D.R. Horton plans to build 197 townhomes and single-family homes on 77
acres west of Marystown Road and south of Highway 169.
The Windermere development will include multiple home styles including
three-story townhomes, single-family homes and raised ranch homes. The
houses are anticipated to range in price from $225,000 for a townhome to
$325,000 and up for single family homes.
Lennar Homes plans to build 104 single-family homes on 79 acres north
of Scott County Highway 16 east of Ridgeview Estates and south of County
Highway 21.
The development consists of approximately 38 acres of open space and
wetland areas. The city is in discussions with the Prior Lake – Spring Lake
Watershed District to improve the outlet channel and wetland areas and
develop trails and boardwalks that connect to area trails and parks.
The Ridge Creek development features a variety of house plans. The family
focused homes would start in the mid-to-upper $300,000 range. In addition,
Lennar Homes is considering offering NextGen homes, which provide an
additional suite for a family member, such as an elderly parent.
Amcon Construction has also submitted an application to construct a 133-
unit apartment building, behind the new Hy-Vee store. West Vierling Acres
would be market-rate apartments, offering studio, one- and two-bedroom
apartments. The project will be on the June 8 Planning Commission agenda.
A new "SHAKOPEE" monument sign will be
constructed north of River City Centre to welcome
residents coming into the city from the Highway 101.
New housing options
coming to Shakopee
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
An example of a model homes proposed for the Windermere development in west Shakopee, west of Marystown
Road and 17th Avenue.