Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Shakopee public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with high priority
2027 Property Tax Levy Increase
The EDA levies its own separate property tax for economic development, capped at 0.0185% of the city's market value. The board kept it flat at $550,000, so a median home still pays about $20 a year.
2027 EDA Levy and Budget
The EDA budget funds staff, facade loans, small business programming, and the TAP event, plus a separate River City Centre sub-fund for the building's tenants and senior apartments. The building had little cash left after the master lease purchase, but lease revenue is expected to rebuild it.
Preliminary 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
The city laid out $118.2 million in capital projects over five years — streets, parks, buildings, and utilities. A $10 million street bond sale is planned to close a roughly $5 million annual funding gap, adding about $43 a year to taxes on a $350,000 home. The mayor warned the 2027 budget will be the biggest yet, driven largely by 24/7 fire service.
Five-Year Solid Waste Contract Extension
Shakopee is keeping Dick's Sanitation as its sole trash and recycling hauler through 2031, with published rates starting around $106 a year. One councilor pushed back on rate-increase carve-outs and wanted competitive bidding. The closed system reportedly saves residents about 50% versus hiring haulers individually.