The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city and presides at meetings of the City Council. The mayor is a voting member of the council, with no power of veto. The mayor is elected to serve a four-year term. Four City Council members are elected to staggered, four-year terms. Both the mayor and the City Council members are elected at-large, on a nonpartisan basis.
The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m., with special sessions scheduled when necessary. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 485 Gorman St.
The City of Shakopee is located in the southwest corner of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, 23 miles from Minneapolis. The City has approximately 29 square miles within its corporate limits.
Residents of Shakopee enjoy both the atmosphere of a small town and the resources of a metropolitan area. The City has its own downtown central business district, regional medical center, and business park. In addition, Shakopee's location within the metro area offers numerous opportunities for higher education, employment and recreation, as well as nationally renowned cultural, entertainment and sporting events.
Shakopee is a major regional entertainment center. Area attractions include: ValleyFair, Mystic Lake Casino, Dakota Country Casino, Canterbury Park, Murphy's Landing, the Renaissance Festival and Raceway Park. Shakopee attracts over 4 million tourists annually.
