Shakopee Snapshot: Winter 2025

NEW EMPLOYEES JOIN CITY STAFF Join us in welcoming these new employees to the City of Shakopee: ■ Matthew Thomas , Building Inspector ■ Taylor Dzierzak , Fire Inspector ■ Logen Mack , Police Officer NEWS & NOTES How Can I Help You? Meet Tammy Amundson, the Front Desk Receptionist for the Shakopee Police Department. Q: What do you do for the City? A: I work the front desk at the Police Department. I mainly greet and help the public with inquiries like data requests, applying for gun permits, impounded vehicle releases, and contacting dispatch if a resident needs to report an issue. I also support internal staff and do other behind the-scenes work at the police station. Q: What do you enjoy about working for the City? A: The job is never boring. There is always something happening around the City, someone that I can assist, or a new task to take on. I am constantly learning new things every day. The work environment is also something I enjoy. Everyone, residents and co-workers, are very friendly and supportive. Q: What’s the best part of your job? A: The work I do for the Police Department is always interesting and rewarding! One of the best parts of the job is interacting daily with both residents and officers. These daily interactions make it nice to always know what is going on in and around the community, and allow me to stay engaged with my work.

Roundabout planned for Old Carriage Court/Road intersection Construction is planned for 2026 An aerial image shows the intersection of Old Carriage Court and Old Carriage Road, where a roundabout will be constructed in 2026.

spikes during peak periods like weekday afternoons and the weekend lunch hour, along with steady traffic throughout the remainder of the day. The proposed round about will be able to accommodate the high traffic peaks along with lower traffic periods, decreasing idling and vehicle delays. Additionally, the roundabout will improve safety by reducing vehicle speeds and con flict points. Improved access will be pro vided, allowing U-turn movements that are safer and easier to access and exit the devel opment area. Throughout summer 2025, the City worked with business owners in the construction area to identify the most logical way to construct the improvements while still providing public access to retail areas. Details of the construc tion mitigation plan will be presented to the public at a community meeting this spring with the date yet to be determined. To stay up to date on the latest news and infor mation on this project, visit ShakopeeMN. gov/oldcarriage .

Changes are coming in 2026 to the intersec tion of Old Carriage Road and Old Carriage Court in the Southbridge development. In recent years, increased vehicle traffic in this bustling area has caused safety and traffic flow issues. The City of Shakopee conducted a study in 2024 to evaluate options for possi ble road improvements and has developed a construction plan based on the study results. The planned improvements include: ■ Constructing a hybrid roundabout at the intersection of Old Carriage Road and Old Carriage Court (combination of single and multi-lane based on traffic need) ■ Adding a traffic signal at the intersection of Old Carriage Court and the Walmart entrance, providing improved access for the redevelopment area ■ Modifying access along Old Carriage Court and Old Carriage Road to reduce vehicle conflicts WHY A ROUNDABOUT? The intersection of Old Carriage Court and Old Carriage Road experiences high traffic

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