2026 Budget for the City of Shakopee

72

2026 Annual Budget

Division: Park Maintenance Category: Public Works

Description of Services: Provide public services to maintain the investment of infrastructure in parks and public grounds. Additionally, identify, recommend, develop, and coordinate ecologically sound development and management practices. Manage trees through pruning and the City's Emerald Ash Borer treatment program.

Employees:

2023

2024

2025

2026

PW Supervisor Foreperson (PW)

1 2 9

1 2 9

1 2 9

1 2 9

Maintenance Operator Environmental Engineer

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

Total

12.2

12.2

12.2

12.2

Accomplishments:  Park crews supported numerous tournaments, sporting events, music festivals, and city-sponsored activities, drawing hundreds of teams and thousands of spectators to Shakopee.  The public works team worked with engineering and planning on key projects including the new Marystown Canine Agility Park, Jackson Commons, Farmstead bike course, Scenic Heights Gaga pit, Killarney Hills playground and nature area, Miracle Field (completion expected summer 2026), and annual trail replacements and sealcoating Goals/Challenges:  The growing community, expanding parks, requires routine maintenance to keep them safe and running smoothly providing great experiences for the public.  Shakopee's ash trees remain under attack. The first case of emerald ash borer was confirmed in 2021. The city's tree stock is such a significant and valuable resource. Maintaining safe, healthy trees takes significant efforts and the city is dedicated to these efforts. Shakopee has received the "Tree City USA" designation for the past 17 years for the city's efforts and commitment to its urban forest management.

Performance Measures:

Actual 2023

Actual 2024

Projected 2025

Projected 2026

Acres of Land Mowed

299

299

299

319

Playgrounds

31

30

31

31

Outdoor Ice Rinks Maintained Sports Fields Maintained Trees Pruned (contractor)

8

8

8

8

94

94

95

95

1,222

1,222

1,090

1,700

Ash Trees Treated

159 176

159 176

174 197

155

Ash Trees Removed (contractor)Trees Planted

40