Shakopee Snapshot: Summer 2024

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

CITY CALENDAR

MAY 30 Wheelies Family Bike Event: 5–7 p.m., Quarry Lake Park JUNE 1 Night to Unite registration opens: See City website 12 Picnic with Police: 5–8 p.m., Lions Park

Hello Shakopee!

In summertime, we get out and about doing things that bring us happiness. Schools are out and there are kids playing, pedestrians walking, bikers cycling, motorcycles riding down

19 Juneteenth: City offices closed 29 Let’s Go Fishing: Registration required, 10 a.m.– Noon, Quarry Lake Park

Mayor Matt Lehman

the street—all enjoying the season and visiting people, places, and things. With this in mind, please be reminded—whether you’re a driver, pedestrian, or biker—to follow basic traffic rules and look twice before crossing the street. It makes everybody safer. If you’re getting your furry friend out and about to explore with you, please remember Shakopee has a leash law, and picking up after our furry friends is not only a requirement, it’s just the right thing to do. While out on a beautiful summer day, I love capturing the scents of a fresh mowed lawn, farmers tending the fields, someone enjoying a recreational fire, or a family grilling out. I’m especially a fan of the scent of hot gear oil, racing fuel, and burning rubber at racing events. The City of Shakopee has many summertime fun opportunities planned, including Picnic with Police on June 12 at Lions Park, Let’s Go Fishing on June 29 at Quarry Lake Park, a Pop-Up Splash Pad on July 12 at the Community Center, and, of course, Shakopee Night to Unite on August 6 all around the city. Of course I can’t forget to mention the Chamber’s weekly concert series, Rhythm on the Rails, in downtown Shakopee. These concerts are free and happen for six Wednesdays in June and July—it’s worth checking out! To view the City’s calendar of events and get more details about something you want to attend, visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/calendar . If you’re more of an “unstructured fun” person, check out one of our great amenities, including the splash pad, disc golf course, and new pickleball courts at Lions Park; our new-as-of-2023 playgrounds at Quarry Lake and Huber Parks; the newly redone skate park at the Community Center; the mountain bike trail at Quarry Lake Park; and, later this summer, the new fitness court at Scenic Heights Park. There’s something for everyone! In closing, I wish you all a safe and enjoyable summertime season on behalf of the Shakopee City Council. Matt Lehman Mayor of Shakopee mlehman@ShakopeeMN.gov

JULY 3 Happy Birthday America Parade: Staging at 10 a.m. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m., Lions Park 4 Fourth of July: Community Center, City offices closed 12 Pop-Up Splash Pad: 5–7 p.m., Community Center AUGUST 2 Summer Carnival: 10-11:15 a.m., Lions Park 6 Shakopee Night to Unite: 5:30–9 p.m.

Find the latest City calendar at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/calendar .

CONTACT US MAYOR MattLehman............. mlehman@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS Angelica Contreras. . . . . . . . . . acontreras@ShakopeeMN.gov JimDuLaney.............. jdulaney@ShakopeeMN.gov JesseLara................. jlara@ShakopeeMN.gov JayWhiting................... jaywhtng@aol.com CITY ADMINISTRATOR William Reynolds. . . . . . . . . . . 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 Shakopee Snapshot 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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