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Shakopee adopts 2026–2029 recreation program plan and approves Parks & Rec reorganization
Summary
The council approved a three‑year recreation program plan aligned to the 2019 master plan and CAPRA standards, and approved a management-level reorganization intended to improve succession, reduce overtime and save roughly $51,000 in 2026 (net savings ~$22,000 at max pay).
The Shakopee City Council on Dec. 16 approved the Parks & Recreation Department’s 2026–2029 Recreation Program Plan and a proposed organizational restructure at the management level.
Parks & Recreation Director Kelsey presented the program plan, which translates the 2019 master plan’s seven themes into a 2–3 year operational framework and a program life cycle for planning, delivery and evaluation. Staff reported they meet about 98% of CAPRA accreditation standards and aim to finish the self‑assessment; an on‑site CAPRA visit is expected between March and August 2026. Staff highlighted growth in summer camps and swim lessons and said the plan will be reviewed annually with SMART goals.
Kelsey also proposed a restructure to create an assistant director of recreation, move certain manager roles (ice facilities manager, community center manager, aquatics manager), and eliminate one vacant ice arena specialist position. Staff said the reorganization improves succession planning and staffing clarity while reducing overtime; budget estimates showed about $51,000 in 2026 savings, reduced to roughly $22,000 when comparing maximum pay points.
Council discussed implementation details, pay‑grade placement and community outreach responsibilities; staff said no layoffs would result from the reorganization. Council approved both the program plan and the organizational changes.
What happens next: staff will proceed with CAPRA accreditation steps, implement the new organizational chart, and report timing for the accreditation visit.
