2020 City of Shakopee Budget

107

Budget Impact: It takes a lot to maintain the facilities and grounds for one of the largest property owners in Shakopee – the city. How do you maintain almost 700 acres of parks/open space land with 43 parks, 27 playgrounds, 94 sports fields and 197 acres that are mowed? With great and efficient staff! The Parks Maintenance Division consists of nine full-time and 14 seasonal staff that do it all. In 2019 public works supported several public events that made our city shine. Some were sporting events that brought hundreds of teams and thousands of spectators. City staff supported many tournaments and events including soccer, lacrosse, softball, youth softball, football, and youth and amateur baseball. Public works also supported several community events including Rhythm on the Rails, Iron Man bike ride, Taste of Shakopee, Wheelies Event, River Valley Festival, Pumpkins in the Park, American Cancer Society, Night to Unite, International Festival, Historical Society and a few clubs, Lions, Boy Scouts, Shakopee-Prior Lake Shock Waves water ski team, Pickle Ball, Pop-up Gardens, Deer Hunters Association and Adopt-a-Park. Of additional significance is the opening of the Lions Park Splash Pad. These events touch thousands and public works anchored these events along with other City Departments to meet our City goals and objectives. Our goal is to serve our citizens and we work hard at it with a knowledgeable dedicated staff.

EMPLOYEES

PERCENT OF GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES

11

9

9

9

Park Maintenance 8.7%

Actual 2017 Actual 2018 Budget 2019 Budget 2020

Number of Employees (FTEs)