2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

City Administration

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CITY GOVERNMENT

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The City of Shakopee is governed by a five-member City Council, which includes a mayor and four at-large City Council members. The mayor and council members serve four-year, staggered terms. Each has one vote apiece on all legislative matters. Daily operation of the city is performed by various departments under the supervision of a city administrator. City services are provided by a staff of approximately 150 full-time, 200 part-time, and more than 300 seasonal employees. The city provides services in the areas of public safety, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, building inspections, public works (streets, sanitary sewers and storm sewers), and general administration. The mayor and City Council are the elected policy makers for the City of Shakopee. Their responsibilities include: » » Adopting and enforcing ordinances » » Establishing public and administrative policies » » Appointing the city administrator and administrative staff » » Creating boards and commissions » » Managing the city’s financial operations, including levying taxes, approving a budget, auditing expenditures and borrowing money » » Transacting all other city business as required by law. The five members of the City Council also serve as the Economic Development Authority (EDA).

ENVISION SHAKOPEE | SECTION VI: GOVERNANCE