Discussion:
Under Minnesota Statutes, the City is authorized to deem parcels as occupied by structurally substandard buildings before demolition or removal of the buildings, subject to certain terms and conditions.
The city worked with Springsted and Kennedy and Graven to identify a process to consider creation of specific or larger redevelopment or renovation districts for downtown Shakopee. LHB, considered one of the leading experts on redevelopment regulations, was retained to survey properties in downtown Shakopee for inclusion/exclusion from any district. Three specific sites were examined in depth to see if they would meet the State requirements including the former city hall, current Doogie Doos and the adjacent single family home. All three met the requirements.