2026 Budget for the City of Shakopee

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2026 Annual Budget

Division: Administration Category: General Government

Description of Services: The Department of Administration is responsible for the direction and coordination of all city departments in carrying out the policies established by the City Council, preparation of the annual budget, and recommendations to the council regarding existing and new policies and programs. The department is also responsible for all personnel matters, including payroll and benefits administration; communications activities, such as the city’s website and newsletter; telecommunications functions, including operation of the Government Access Channel; information technology (IT) which takes care of the various individual and organizational devices and infrastructure.

Employees:

2023

2024

2025

2026

City Administrator

1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2

1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 2 2

1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 2 2

1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 2 2

Assistant City Administrator

Grants & Special Projects Coordinator

Human Resources Director Human Resources Specialist Communications Manager Communications Specialist

IT Director

IT Infrastructure Administrator

IT Specialist

Total

14

15

15

15

Accomplishments:  Upgrade of recording and broadcast equipment in City Council Chambers to continue to provide high-quality viewing of official city meetings, as well as record other presentations without automatically broadcasting them.  Prepared to implement Paid Family Leave by January 1, 2026, as directed by the State of Minnesota.  Completed BCA audit, and have both implemented many best practices and have plans to implement further digital and physical security measures.  Communications produced more than 30 park tour videos, showcasing amenities at every park in Shakopee. Goals/Challenges:  Strive to provide an example of excellence in customer service throughout our organization.  Keeping up to date on legislative changes that affect city operations and/or service delivery.  Ensuring that all community members have access to important information.  Continue collaborating with Scott County and other public partner entities to explore and establish a group healthcare consortium that strengthens employee benefits and promotes cost efficiencies.  In conjunction with Parks & Recreation, integrating the shared part-time marketing specialist position to provide support for city programs, events, and facilities.

Performance Measures:

Actual 2023

Actual 2024

Projected 2025

Projected 2026

New Hires (Full & Part Time, Election Judges, Seasonal)

134 963

151 990

150 975

175

Computers and Equipment Supported by IT

1,000 4,600

Help Desk Tickets

3,949

3,949

4,250

Software Apps Supported

125

125

125

125

Website Visits

272,000 50,520

269,900 54,727

300,000 60,000

300,000 63,000

Social Media Followers

Video Productions

46

113

50

40