Jackson Township and the City of Shakopee will need to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with each other for the future construction and maintenance of Jackson Commons, a new park to be constructed in the West End as part of Highview by DR Horton.  The Township will be renaming its existing park as Jackson Commons as part of this project.

DR Horton is having to install the sewer and maintenance trail now for the future subdivision that is also going through the future park.  The maintenance trail will also be part of the trail system through the park.

As part of the Development Agreement with DR Horton, both the city and DR Horton agreed that this park would be constructed.  This Memorandum of Agreement with the Township sets the outline for the future Joint Powers Agreement and also allows the Township to execute an agreement to allow the city's sewer in an easement through the Township's property.

DR Horton is exploring having its contractor grade the park site at the same time as its subdivision in spring 2024 so that the final grades are set.  The city will work with the Township, surrounding residents and the council through the winter on a final set of plans to set grades an amenities.  Kraus Anderson will work as the city's Construction Manager as Agent on this project for preliminary budgeting and final estimates to ensure the design is kept within budget.

Staff has been working with the Township and DR Horton already and the proposed trails in the concept plan will be reduced because of potential impacts from the possible widening of Marystown Road in the future.