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Shakopee
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Angelica Contreras

Councilor2019-01-01 – 2026-12-31 (city council page lists First Took Office Jan. 1, 2019 and Term Expires Dec. 31, 2026; Minnesota Statutes § 412.02 subd. 2 - terms commence on the first Monday in January following the election; month-level start: January 2019 per city council page)

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At a glance

News mentions
2

Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
26
Total speaking time
38:57
Avg per meeting
1:30
Segments
698

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Top issues during term (17)(General)

high→Sep 2026[17]

Amphitheater concert bass affecting nearby neighborhoods

The proposed study costs $130,000, the lowest of four bids ranging up to $319,000.

high↓Jun 2026[12]

Cannabis micro-business licensing ordinance

No direct city cost identified, but a tree-fund contribution of up to roughly $200,000 was discussed for a separate development; this item carries no direct budget impact.

critical↓Jul 2026[7]

Baymont Hotel license revocation appeal

The family reports nearly $10 million invested in the property over ten years; revocation threatens the family's livelihood.

medium↓Jul 2026[4]

Low-flying aircraft noise near airport

Taxpayers and venue operators could face costs for sound monitoring, insulation, or legal review, while concert revenue may hinge on how strict new limits get.

medium↓Sep 2026[2]

surveillance cameras debate

Keeping or dropping the cameras could change what Shakopee spends on contracts and staff time, but the source doesn’t give specific dollar figures.

high↓Aug 2025[0]

social district designation

It could mean more sales for downtown bars and restaurants, plus new costs for compliant cups, signage, cleanup, and enforcement.

medium↓Oct 2025[0]

social district alcohol policy

If the crowds don’t show, downtown bars and shops could miss out on the extra sales and tax revenue the district was supposed to generate.

high↓Feb 2025[0]

homeless camping ban

Taxpayers could end up paying more for police enforcement, cleanup, and shelter or outreach services, while any savings from clearing encampments are unclear.

high↓Jul 2021[0]

city staff appointment

The hire adds a salary and benefits cost to the city payroll, though the source doesn’t specify the amount or budget impact.

medium↓Mar 2025[0]

government transparency initiative

The project’s direct cost is not specified, but it is intended to improve accountability for how Shakopee’s tax revenue is allocated.

high↓Aug 2025[0]

social districts

Expect a lift for bars, restaurants, and nearby shops from extra foot traffic, plus some city costs for signage, enforcement, and program administration.

medium↓Sep 2025[0]

social district launch

Bars and nearby businesses could see more sales as people stay downtown longer, though the city may face added costs for signage, enforcement, and cleanup.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

ICE detention facility proposal

The collapse spares Shakopee from potential public-safety, infrastructure, and legal costs tied to a detention facility, though warehouse owners may lose a prospective federal lease.

medium↓Aug 2025[0]

social district establishment

Expect a lift for downtown bars and restaurants from extra foot traffic, plus some city costs for permitting, signage, and enforcement.

high↓Feb 2025[0]

vaping ban

Local vape shops may lose sales and foot traffic, while the city avoids new costs tied to reversing the ban.

medium↓May 2024[0]

outdoor drinking district approval

Expect more sales for downtown bars and restaurants—and more tax revenue for the city—though policing and cleanup costs could rise too.

high↓Aug 2025[0]

short-term rental regulation

Short-term rental hosts could face new licensing or compliance costs and lost booking revenue, while the city may take on added enforcement expenses.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Contreras was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching General.