Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Shakopee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in environment with low priority
Electromagnetic Radiation and Smart Meter Concerns
Two residents asked the city to create an independent health advisory panel on electromagnetic radiation and criticized FCC rules they say rely on 30-year-old safety data. They specifically objected to a $75 monthly fee to keep an analog utility meter as a disability accommodation.
Water quality monitoring on Lake Dean and O'Dowd Lake
The city joined the Met Council's volunteer lake monitoring program, which samples local lakes biweekly for phosphorus, nitrogen and chlorophyll through October.