Spring 2023 Hometown Messenger

IN LEHMAN’S TERMS A message from the Mayor of Shakopee

CITY CALENDAR

MARCH 28 Parks and Rec program registration opens APRIL 1 Winter parking regulations end 17–21 Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornado drill on April 20 29 Clean Up Day: 7:30-11:30 a m , Shakopee Public Works MAY 20 Bark in the Park: 10 a m –Noon, Lions Park, registration required 29 Memorial Day: City offices and Community Center closed 31 Huber Park Performance and Event Series begins JUNE 1 Wheelies Family Bike Event: 5–7 pm , Huber Park 5 Night to Unite registration opens: See city website 9 Sail Into Summer: 11 a m –2 pm , SandVenture Aquatic Park 14 Picnic with Police: 5–8 pm , Lions Park 17 Big Taste of Fun: All day, Huber Park Please note, events are subject to cancellation or changes due to the current public health guidelines by the CDC and Minnesota Department of Health Find the latest city calendar at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/calendar

Hello, Shakopee! I have lived in Shakopee my whole life and spent 20 years as a councilor on the Shakopee City Council, and now, as of January, it is my honor to serve as your mayor I love this city of ours, especially as we approach the warmer months when we can take advantage of all our river valley has to offer Registration for spring and summer Parks and Recreation programming opens Tuesday, March 28 Be sure to sign up yourself and the family for some summer fun! Check out the story on page 7 to get a feel for what some of the programs entail On May 20, bring your favorite dog to the annual Bark in the Park event at Lions Park Our Parks and Recreation and Police Departments co-host this free event that features dog-friendly activities, vendors and resources for your pets On June 9, kick off summer at SandVenture Aquatic Park with the Sail into Summer event There will be games, giveaways and activities for the whole family On June 14, join the Police Department and local non-profit organizations at Lions Park for our iconic Picnic with Police This free event has been a huge success in recent years, and there’s almost a guarantee it will turn into a dance party (There is no guarantee that I will dance, though We’ll see on that!) Of course, the city is also hosting the annual Huber Park Performance and Event Series every Thursday night all summer long—and it’s free! There will be ongoing construction in the Huber Park playground area, but don’t let that deter you A large portion of the parking lot will still be open, and the playground construction will not impact the pavilion area of the park As we head into this beautiful time of year, I hope you’ll take advantage of all we have to offer in Shakopee—whether that’s a walk on one of our beautiful trails or attending one of our many great programs or events If you see me out and about, feel free to introduce yourself and tell me what you love about Shakopee, or what you think we could improve It is my honor to serve you! Matt Lehman Mayor of Shakopee mlehman@ShakopeeMN.gov

Mayor Matt Lehman

CONTACT US MAYOR MattLehman......................... mlehman@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS AngelicaContreras.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acontreras@ShakopeeMN.gov JimDuLaney.......................... jdulaney@ShakopeeMN.gov JayWhiting..................................... jaywhtng@aol.com A fifth council member will be chosen in an April 2023 special election. CITY ADMINISTRATOR WilliamReynolds..................... breynolds@ShakopeeMN.gov

CITY HALL 485 Gorman St , Shakopee, MN 55379

Phone................................................952-233-9300 TTY...................................................952-233-3837 Email........................... administration@ShakopeeMN.gov Website.................................... www.ShakopeeMN.gov The Hometown Messenger is produced four times a year by the City of Shakopee. Comments or suggestions can be directed to the editor, Amanda McKnight, at amcknight@ShakopeeMN.gov .

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