Shakopee After Council Report For April 6

Press release from the City of Shakopee:

April 8, 2021

The Shakopee City Council met Tuesday, April 6. Among the meeting highlights:

Council enters cooperative maintenance agreement with Scott County for pedestrian bridge and nearby trail

The City Council agreed to begin a cooperative maintenance agreement with Scott County to maintain a new trail connection near Highway 169 and Marschall Road. The city will split the cost of the bituminous asphalt on the trail with the county and will also maintain fencing and lighting on the trail. A pedestrian bridge that will cross Highway 169 will be maintained by the county. This bridge will provide a critical trail connection on the trail near County Highway 17 (Marschall Road) and County Highway 16 (17th Avenue E). Scott County has planned for the bridge connection and has secured federal funding to begin building the bridge. More information: Ryan Halverson, Assistant City Engineer, 952-233-9366.

Council approves new Parks and Recreation software solution

City Council approved the purchase of new software for Shakopee Parks and Recreation. The software allows the department to manage recreation registration, field registration and payment management. The department's current software will sunset in October 2021 and will no longer be accessible. Shakopee Parks and Recreation selected CivicRec after receiving two bids for software solutions. CivicRec has a yearly subscription and will cost $48,797.20 in year one, and $39,362.20 in year two and beyond. More information: Jay Tobin, Parks and Recreation Director 952-233-9514.

Council approves playground replacement at Timber Trails Park

City Council accepted and awarded a contract to St. Croix Recreation Fun Playgrounds for the replacement of playground equipment. At the Nov. 4, 2020 meeting, City Council accepted park designs which will include the replacing of playground equipment, concrete border, adding subsurface drain tile and the replacement of the engineered wood fiber mulch. The project is quoted at $114,690.37. More information: Keith Raines, Public Works Supervisor 952-233-9368.

Council holds workshop regarding 15-year Capital Improvement Plan and pavement management

City Council held a workshop regarding the 15-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and pavement management plan. Staff outlined potential plans for road reconstruction and highlighted current pavement conditions across the community. Staff also outlined the 15-year CIP which outlines all public infrastructure projects that the city intends to undertake, such as roads, trails, parks and city buildings. City Council will be asked to look at the 15-year CIP and pavement management plan later this spring, with a draft CIP budget presented in July. More information: Steve Lillehaug, City Engineer/Public Works Director 952-233-9361

Council reviews trail signage and wayfinding concepts

Council made recommendations based on a presentation by city staff for trail and wayfinding signage. Council made comments regarding signage concepts, and staff will return with more detailed renderings, maps for placement along the Vierling Greenway and pricing on signage at a later meeting. Additionally, staff will produce a map highlighting where signs will be placed. The Vierling Greenway trail project also includes tree-planting, landscaping, benches and other amenities, including a new trailhead near Fire Station 2. The proposed budget for the project is $450,000 for the years 2021-2024. More information: PeggySue Imihy, Senior Planner, 952-233-9325

These summaries are a sampling of the meeting. See the entire agenda packet with supporting documents at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/agendasandminutes. The meeting is also available for viewing on demand at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/livestream.

This press release was produced by the City of Shakopee. The views expressed here are the author’s own.