A strong breeze of change in Shakopee

Article by: DAVID PETERSON , Star Tribune
Updated: December 27, 2011 - 2:21 PM

City's new mayor represents something that some have long awaited in Scott County: newcomers taking charge.

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deb856Dec. 28, 1112:42 PM

There is hope yet that Shakopee will move into the 20th century

deb856Dec. 28, 1112:45 PM

Oops and I just realized that we are now in the 21st century :)

ajbeastro99Dec. 29, 1112:17 PM

As a Chaska native and now a Shakopee resident, maybe the planners here can take some queues from what was already done across the river. Both cities were once established river towns that have since boomed with new development over the last 20 years. I think most people would agree that Chaska has a much better ‘feel’ in terms of how things were built all while keeping a small-town appearance. And just take a look at all of the parks, trails, and the community center that Chaska has to offer. Shakopee had an opportunity to create a similar vision that our neighbor has already put into fruition. Lets just hope our new leaders are not too late to the game, I would hate to see us end up like another Apple Valley, Burnsville, or Lakeville. All of these are towns that would love to have a historic downtown and you would otherwise not know which one you were dropped in if blindfolded.

bktabkeDec. 30, 11 4:21 PM

We have a phenomenal amount of potential and together we can get some great things done. Please stay connected with our progress through twitter, fb and our emails. Find them all at bradtabke.com/connect . Happy New Year!