Spring-Summer 2019 Hometown Messenger

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

EAGLE CREEK BOULEVARD

CANTERBURY ROAD 12TH AVENUE

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12th Avenue Reconstruction

Spruce up your yard with a new tree Add a little diversity and shade to your yard with a new tree from the city's annual Arbor Day tree sale. Choose from 14 native and non-native tree species, including broadleaf (6’-12’ tall) and conifer (3’-5’ tall) trees. Trees cost $25-50 each. Limit two per household. You must be a Shakopee resident to purchase a tree; trees must be planted in Shakopee. Tree pickup will be from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 27 in the Public Works yard. Learn more or order online at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/treesale.

This summer, 12th Avenue at Canterbury Road is getting some much needed attention as part of a reconstruction project to improve traffic flow and safety. The city is reconstructing 12th Avenue from Vierling Drive to the County Highway 83 intersection. The purpose is to provide a roadway that will better serve the adjacent commercial properties (better access points to businesses), improve daily and event traffic flow and improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities. City Engineer Steve Lillehaug said the aging street was scheduled for future reclamation and rehabilitation. However, the recent Canterbury Commons Areawide Transportation study identified the street as a major need to prepare the area for redevelopment of Canterbury Park. IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE: • Reconstruction of street and utilities • Construction of a roundabout at 12th Avenue and Vierling Drive • Construction of trails and sidewalks • Street lighting TIMELINE: Construction is slated to start in spring 2019 and be completed by the fall. TRAFFIC IMPACT: Access to local businesses will be maintained. Closed to through traffic. COST: The estimated $4.3 million project will be reimbursed from the Canterbury Tax Increment Financing District, approved in 2018.

Public Works seeking seasonal help Looking for a summer job? Shakopee Public Works needs you! Experience is not a requirement for seasonal maintenance and training is provided. This full-time position has plenty of work for all abilities. Tasks include watering flowers and trees; mowing grass, weeding and landscaping; cleaning out debris from catch basins; unlocking park bathrooms; assisting with potholes, blacktopping and sign repairs; sharpening mower blades, cleaning the shop, equipment and vehicles; locating and marking underground utilities; painting; and so much more. Seasonal staff enjoy flexible time off, outdoor work in the sunshine and good weather, indoor work on bad weather days, safety training and well-maintained equipment. Salary range is $11.53 to $20.54 per hour, depending on position and experience. To apply, visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/employment.

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