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 commission to keep functioning analog electric and water meters. They said they have been assessed noncompliance fees under the utility’s policy and face potential discontinuation of service in three months unless the issue is resolved. “We have not been convinced by the information provided to date,” the Gavins said, arguing the materials they received did not address research they cited about harms from AMI technology.

They requested a written response from the city by Dec. 4 explaining which governmental entities have jurisdiction over how Shakopee Public Utilities and its commission operate, who owns the utility, and what laws require or permit implementation of AMI technology as a condition of receiving utility service. The Gavins provided a printed letter and asked staff to respond in writing; staff confirmed receipt of the materials and said staff would respond.

Council asked clarifying questions about whether the utility had contacted the Gavins about opt‑out options; the Gavins said they had received an email but not the official mailed notice. The mayor and staff did not take formal action at the meeting but committed to follow up with a written response.