Shakopee, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 117 (2026) § 117.10

The Licensee must take such actions as are reasonably necessary to assist in the prevention of instances of disorderly conduct by Tenants, members of Tenant's household and guests. For the purposes of this section, Unit shall include common areas in the building where the Unit is located.
Disorderly Conduct. For the purposes of this section, disorderly conduct may include, but is not limited to, the following:Illegal activity involving controlled substances as defined in M.S. § 152.01, et seq., in the Unit.
Acts of violence or threats of violence including but not limited to discharge of firearms, prostitution, assault, to any other act that otherwise jeopardizes the health, safety or welfare of the Owner, his/her agents, Tenants or any other person.
Violation of M.S., Section 609.72, prohibiting disorderly conduct, when the violation disturbs the peace and quiet of the occupants of at least one Unit on the licensed premises or other premises, other than the Unit occupied by the person(s) committing the violation.
Violation of M.S. 609.74 and 609.745 Public Nuisances.
Violation of M.S. 609.66, Subd. 1a., 609.67 or 624.713 Unlawful use or possession of a firearm or weapon.
Violation of M.S. 609.50 Obstructing Legal Process.
Violation of M.S. 609.321-609.324, prohibiting prostitution and acts relating thereto.
Violation of M.S. 340A.401, prohibiting the unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages.
Violation of M.S. 340A.503, prohibiting the underage use of alcoholic beverages.

First instance. Upon determination by the City that a Unit was the location of disorderly conduct, the City may notify by first class mail the Licensee and direct the Rental Manager to take steps to prevent further violations. The Licensee must notify the Tenant or Tenants within ten (10) days of the notice of disorderly conduct violation.
Second instance. If a second instance of disorderly conduct occurs at a Unit within twelve (12) months of the time a notice was sent for previous disorderly conduct at the same Unit, the City may notify the Licensee by first class mail of the violation and direct the Owner or Rental Manager to submit, within ten (10) days of the date of the notice, a written report of all actions taken by the Licensee since the first violation notice and actions the Licensee intends to take to assist in the prevention of disorderly conduct. The Licensee must notify the Tenant or Tenants within ten (10) days of the notice of disorderly conduct violation.
Third instance. If a third instance of disorderly conduct occurs at a Unit within twelve (12) months after the first two (2) previous notices of disorderly conduct at the same Unit, the City may pursue Adverse Action against license which may include revocation, or suspension or denial of renewal.
For purposes of this section, second and third instances of disorderly conduct must be those which:Occur at the same Unit; or
Involve Tenants at the same Unit; or
Involve guests or invitees at the same Unit; or
Involve guests or invitees of the same Tenant; or
Involve the same Tenant.

Written notice, hearing. Any determination by the City that there has been a third instance of disorderly conduct will be preceded by written notice to the Licensee, with a copy to the Tenant(s), of the grounds therefore. The Licensee must notify the Tenant or Tenants in writing within ten (10) days of the notice and advise the Tenant(s) of the determination and that it may be grounds for termination of the tenancy. The Licensee and the Tenant will be given an opportunity to challenge the determination at a hearing conducted before the Board of Adjustment and Appeals prior to termination of the tenancy by the Licensee. The Licensee or Tenant must request the hearing within twenty (20) days after receipt of the City's notification of a determination that there has been a third instance of disorderly conduct. Licensee or Tenant may appeal the Board of Adjustment and Appeals decision by submitting such appeal in writing to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals within ten (10) days of the date of the decision. The appeal must included a statement of the alleged errors or omissions of the Board. Upon appeal, the City Council shall consider the request within no more than ninety (90) days unless an extended period is agreed upon by the parties.
No Adverse Action will be taken against the Licensee when the instance of disorderly conduct occurred during a pending eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within thirty (30) days of notice given by the Licensee to a Tenant to vacate the Unit. However, adverse license action may proceed when the Licensee fails to diligently pursue the eviction process. Further, an action to revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a license based upon violations of this section may be postponed or discontinued at any time if the Licensee has taken appropriate measures which will prevent further instances of disorderly conduct which may include a failed eviction process, or if the Licensee has proceeded in good faith to secure termination of the tenancy but was unsuccessful for reasons beyond the Licensee's reasonable control.
In lieu of revoking, suspending or denying renewal of the Residential Rental License, the City may require an action plan to be completed and complied with by the Licensee within a designated time frame which outlines the steps necessary to be taken and complied with in order to correct identified violations and the measures to be taken to ensure ongoing compliance with the City Code and other applicable laws.
Determining disorderly conduct. A determination that the Unit has been the location of disorderly conduct will be made by a preponderance of the evidence to support such a determination. It is not necessary that criminal charges be brought in order to support a determination of disorderly conduct, nor is the fact of dismissal or acquittal of such a criminal charge operate as a bar to adverse license action under this section.
(O2022-009, passed 04-05-2022)
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. O2022-009 Establishing Residential Rental Licensing on 4/5/2022