Winter 2022-23 Hometown Messenger

THEVIEWFROMMARS A message from the Mayor of Shakopee

CITY CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 24 Thanksgiving: City offices and Community Center closed Garbage and recycling delayed by one day 25 Day after Thanksgiving: City offices closed, Community Center open 8 a m –8 p m DECEMBER 3 Holiday Fest: 1–5 p m , in Downtown Shakopee, hosted by the Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau 6 City Budget Hearing: 7 p m , City Hall 10 Santa’s Pool Party: 10 a m to noon, Community Center, registration required Mid-December Outdoor skating rinks open: Weather permitting 24 Christmas Eve: City offices and Community Center closed 26 Christmas Day Observed: City offices closed, Community Center open 31 NewYear’s Eve: City offices closed Community Center TBD, please check city website JANUARY 1 NewYear’s Day: City offices and Community Center closed Garbage and recycling delayed by one day 1–31 Boards and commissions applications accepted. 7 NewYear, NewYou Fitness

Hello, Shakopee! Winter is upon us, but don’t let that get you down Here in Shakopee we have plenty of opportunities to still get into the community and enjoy ourselves – just make sure to have the hot cocoa ready for when you get home

Mayor Bill Mars

First up, the Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau is hosting Holiday Fest on Saturday, Dec 3, in downtown Shakopee The City of Shakopee is a sponsor and supporter of this great event, which will include a holiday market in downtown and, of course, the downtown tree lighting Stick around for fireworks in Huber Park at the end of the day, and bring your mittens! Inside this booklet you’ll find information about our four outdoor ice rinks, as well as tips for where to find good sledding in town And if indoor activities are more your speed, the Parks and Recreation Department has plenty of offerings at the Community Center this winter, including a pool party with Santa Registration for programming begins at 6 a m on Nov 29—please note that this is a change from the usual midnight registration time Make sure to review the tips on the Public Works pages to ensure you are following the city’s snow-related ordinances, especially in the event of a snowfall Plows will be out, so plan now for where you will park your car to ensure it does not get plowed in or towed We tend to receive questions this time of year about Christmas tree disposal Our city’s garbage hauler, Dick’s Sanitation, will pick up Christmas trees during the first two full weeks in January This is considered an “add-on” service that costs an extra fee Email shakopee@dickssanitation.com one day prior to your regular service day to schedule a Christmas tree pickup, and the cost will be invoiced on your next bill Above all else, my hope is that you have a great holiday season and take time to get outdoors and enjoy our beautiful Shakopee community! Bill Mars Mayor of Shakopee wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov

Sampler: 8-11 a m , Community Center 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day:

City offices closed Community Center remains open

20 Pop-Up Putt & Play:

6–8 p m , Community Center, registration required FEBRUARY 20 President’s Day: City offices closed Community Center remains open 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

CONTACT US MAYOR Bill Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS Jody Brennan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jbrennan@ShakopeeMN.gov Angelica Contreras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . acontreras@ShakopeeMN.gov Matt Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mattlehmansr@comcast.net Jay Whiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 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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