The 2017 Street Reconstruction has generated interest from Shakopee Public Utilities in addressing access and maintenance issues with the overhead electric facilities located along the abandoned railroad right of way north of Shakopee Avenue.

Shakopee Public Utilities sent a survey and petition to the affected properties along Shakopee Avenue to measure support for this project.  Attached to this memo is the petition in which Shakopee Public Utilities obtained the signatures for 22 of 31 affected properties along Shakopee Avenue.

As per Resolution 7888, a resolution receiving a report and calling for a public hearing on the (SPUC) Shakopee Avenue Electric Undergrounding, Project 2017-9, a public hearing is scheduled for June 20, 2017. This agenda item is to conduct the public hearing for the proposed improvements associated with the (SPUC) Shakopee Avenue Electric Undergrounding and pass Resolution 7900, a resolution ordering an improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for the (SPUC) Shakopee Avenue Electric Undergrounding. This is a Council initiated project that requires a supermajority vote to move forward.

Shakopee Public Utilities staff will make a full presentation at the proposed June 20, 2017 public hearing on the report to the public and the City Council.

The total estimated project cost for the (SPUC) Shakopee Avenue Electric Underground Project $107,200.

The project is proposed to be funded as follows:

Approximately 17.5% of the improvements for undergrounding the electric line ($18,786) will be assessed to the benefitting properties. The remaining costs associated with the undergrounding improvements will be paid by Shakopee Public Utilities ($88,414).

The assessment rate is $606 per lot.  

Shakopee Public Utilities has agreed to cover any additional associated costs including potential assessment appeals.