Spring 2020 Hometown Messenger

PUBLIC WORKS

Clean Up Day: April 25 The city's annual spring Clean Up Day event returns Saturday, April 25. Here are six things you need to know: 1 Residents of Shakopee, Jackson and Louisville Township can recycle junk, yard waste and unwanted items at the drop-off event. 2 Fees are based on type of vehicle hauling the items (see at right). A limited number of items have extra fees, as will excessive loads. 3 Shakopee Rotary will be collecting furniture

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

FOURTH AVENUE

INDUSTRIAL BLVD

SHENANDOAH

DRIVE

CANTERBURY ROAD

In connection with Canterbury Commons, the city will upgrade the existing private road (Barenscheer Boulevard) to a public city street. This upgrade will provide a new entrance to Canterbury Park and improve access throughout the development area. IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE: • Construction of road, storm sewer, retaining walls, sidewalks and trails • Street lighting and landscaping improvements TIMELINE: May to November 2020 TRAFFIC IMPACT: Construction will be phased. The western portion of the project will be closed. However, access to Canterbury Park will remain from Shenandoah Drive, Canterbury Road and 12th Avenue. COST: The project is estimated at $7.2 million. Funding will come from the Canterbury Commons Development Tax Increment Financing District. Unbridled Avenue

IF YOU GO... WHAT: Clean Up Day WHEN: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25 WHERE: Public Works Yard, 400 Gorman St. (Enter off Fourth Avenue) WHO: Residents of Shakopee, Jackson and Louisville Township. IDs required. FEES: Car/SUV/Minivan: $25 Pick-up Truck: $30 Vehicle with Trailer: $35 Moving Truck/Van: $45

and household items in good condition for Bridging, Inc., which assists people in need. 4 You don't need to wait in line if you are just dropping off items for Bridging, paper shredding or textile recycling. 5 We do not accept hazardous waste. For a list of accepted and not accepted items, go to www.ShakopeeMN.gov/cleanupday. 6 This event is funded in part through grants received from Scott County and Shakopee's Recycling Rebate Program.

MORE INFO: www. ShakopeeMN.gov/ cleanupday

Spruce up your yard with a new tree Purchase a new tree for your yard this Arbor Day. A variety of trees are available. All trees are in containers. Shakopee residents may purchase up to two trees online at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/registration. Pre-ordered trees must be picked up in the Public Works yard between 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25 (behind 500 Gorman St). More info: www.ShakopeeMN.gov/treesale

Hiring: Seasonal Public Works maintenance staff We're looking for full-time, seasonal maintenance workers who like being outdoors and keeping busy. Public Works is now accepting applications for a variety of seasonal tasks, including gardening, landscaping, street work, shop staff, painting and more. Apply online: www.ShakopeeMN.gov/ employment

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