Summer 2026 Shakopee Snapshot

ENGINEERING

Lighting and ADA improvement project continues downtown The project is in its third of four phases

The Downtown Lighting and ADA Improvements are part of a multi year project that began in 2024 and is expected to be complete in 2027. The project has consisted of replacing the street lighting system (including light poles and bases, wiring, electrical cabinet, and con duit), removing worn and uneven brick pavers, and replacing ADA deficient pedestrian ramps. In 2024 and 2025, the following portions of downtown were completed: ■ Fuller Street between First and Third Avenues ■ Second Avenue between Atwood and Fuller Streets ■ Holmes Street between First and Third Avenues ■ Second Avenue between Fuller and Holmes Streets In 2026 and 2027, the following portions of downtown will undergo improvements: 2026 ■ Sommerville Street between First and Third Avenues ■ The south sides of First and Second Avenues between Lewis and Sommerville Streets

The attached map highlights the areas and years of construction for the four phases of the Downtown Lighting and ADA Improvements. 2027 ■ Lewis Street between First and Third Avenues ■ The south side of First Avenue between Holmes and Lewis Streets For project updates, visit ShakopeeMN.gov/downtownada .

Help shape the future of safer streets in Shakopee Take our survey at ShakopeeMN.gov/ss4a Whether it’s a quick trip to the store, a walk or ride around the neighborhood, or a daily com mute, everyone relies on Shakopee’s streets in different ways. The City is taking an important step to make those everyday trips safer by developing a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan. This first-ever citywide transportation safety plan will focus on reducing and eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes. By studying speed and crash data and listening closely to commu nity experiences, Shakopee aims to better understand where safety improvements are needed and how to make streets work better for everyone—including people walking, biking, driving, and rolling—both now and into the future. But data only tells part of the story. The City is looking to residents, workers, and visitors to help

Keep Shakopee clean and safe by cleaning up after pets Pet waste isn’t just unsanitary, it’s also a harmful pollutant that can threaten human and envi ronmental health. When pet waste is left on side walks, in parks, or even in your own yard, the pollutants in it are eventually carried through the storm sewer directly into local water bodies. Because pet waste contains harmful bacteria and pathogens, it can contribute to excessive algae growth in our water bodies, which upsets the delicate ecolog ical balance of the natural habitat. You can help by picking up after your pet, including in your own yard. This includes bagging it and putting it in the trash, as land fills are designed to handle sub stances such as dog waste and cat litter. City Code 130.03 (I)(2)(f)&(g) requires pet owners to cleanup and dispose of pet waste imme diately and in a sanitary manner.

fill in the gaps. Where do you feel safe? Where are there challenges or close calls? Your perspective is essential in shaping a plan that reflects real expe riences in the community. Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts through a brief online survey and comment map at ShakopeeMN.gov/ss4a . Our project team will be out in the community this year to discuss these important safety issues, so be on the look-out for us at community events. By sharing your input, you can help guide future improvements and play a role in creating a safer, more connected Shakopee for everyone.

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