City Council, May 19, 2026

The City Council of Shakopee held a meeting on May 19, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract with Building Restoration Corporation for a $1.7 million masonry restoration project, managed internally to reduce costs. The council also considered a grant application to the Federal Railroad Administration for a railroad crossing elimination program aimed at creating a quiet zone downtown, which involved potential street closures and safety improvements. The motion to approve the grant application failed, with council members expressing concerns about traffic impacts and business effects. Additionally, the council reviewed financial reports, including tax capacity growth, levy increases, and staffing costs, with projections indicating a need for a 4% property tax increase to maintain fund balance targets. The fire department presented its 2025 year-in-review, highlighting the receipt of a SAFER grant to hire 12 full-time firefighters and improve response times. Discussions also touched on credit card processing fees and the city's approach to absorbing these costs. No new policy changes affecting procurement were noted during the meeting.