Winter 2021-22 Hometown Messenger

Hello, Shakopee! Somehow, it's already the holiday season. Where did 2021 go? It seems we've been so busy entertaining, innovating and thriving in Shakopee, the year has gotten away from me. I am so proud to say that despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related challenges in 2021, our city continues to adapt and evolve to meet the changing needs of our residents in our growing city. We've been hosting well-attended Parks and Recreation events, redeveloping THE VIEW FROM MARS A message from the Mayor of Shakopee

CITY CALENDAR

NOV 25 Thanksgiving, City offices and Community Center closed. Garbage and recycling delayed by one day. 26 Day after Thanksgiving, City offices closed. DEC 2 Holiday Family Trivia, 6:30 p.m. Community Center; registration required. 7 2022 Public Budget and Levy Meeting, 7 p.m. City Hall. Mid December Outdoor skating rinks open, weather permitting. 24 Christmas Eve, City offices closed and Community Center closed. 25 Christmas Day, City offices and Community Center closed. 31 NewYear's Eve, City offices closed. Community Center closes at 4:30 p.m. JAN 1 NewYear's Day, City offices and Community Center closed. 1 DSI contract begins, making DSI the new city trash hauler. 1 31 Boards and Commissions applications accepted. 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, City offices closed. Community Center open. FEB 18 '90s Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. Community Center; registration required. 21 President's Day , City offices closed. Community Center open.

Mayor Bill Mars

aging playgrounds, paving new trails, improving customer service when applying for a permit or license and continuing to be a driving force behind economic development and entrepreneurial support in our region. One particularly exciting project in the works is "The Hub: A Regional Innovation Center," which you can read about on page 9. The innovation center will be a central location for providing ongoing education and professional training opportunities, as well as supporting business startups and retention. Once it's built and operational, the innovation center will combine higher education with high-bay labs, workforce development, entrepreneurial space, small business support and makers' space to be a unique professional growth center. We can't wait to see the positive impact this has on the entire region! As we head into the year 2022, I look forward to building on our city's momentum and continuing to ensure Shakopee is a fantastic place to live, work and play. Happy Holidays from all of us at the City of Shakopee! Bill Mars Mayor of Shakopee wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov

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.

MAYOR Bill Mars ...................................................... wmars@ShakopeeMN.gov COUNCIL MEMBERS JodyBrennan .......................................... 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 communications@ShakopeeMN.gov.

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