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Residents ask Shakopee council to clarify authority and dispute over replacement smart meters

Shakopee City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary

David and Jeannie Gavin told the council they are being charged noncompliance fees and may face service disconnection after refusing a proposed smart meter replacement; they asked the council to clarify which entities have jurisdiction over Shakopee Public Utilities and requested a written response by Dec. 4.

David and Jeannie Gavin, residents of 613 4th Avenue East, addressed the council during the public comment period about a dispute with Shakopee Public Utilities over replacement of analog meters with AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) smart meters.

The Gavins said they have been customers since 2014 and are attempting to negotiate with Shakopee Public Utilities and its oversight…

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