A memorandum prepared for the July 21 meeting of the Shakopee city council revealed that the police were called to the local Baymont by Wyndham hotel 41 times in 2025 and 43 times so far this year. Incidents included disturbances, assaults, threats, suspicious persons and vehicles, illegal sexual conduct, and other cases requiring police, fire, and emergency medical response.
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The resolution, approved on Tuesday, prohibits the 175-room hotel from accepting reservations and admitting new guests. Although the memorandum emphasizes that the city does not expect the hotel management to prevent every criminal act or disturbance on the property, it is hoped that the owners will now responsibly manage the premises, according to People.com.
The municipal authority pointed out two particularly concerning incidents. On January 1, 2025, police found two deceased persons in a hotel room after a private adult event during which the entire hotel was rented by the company Midwest Euphoria.
According to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, authorities found illegal drugs near the couple, and later their deaths were ruled accidental.
The second incident occurred on March 28–29, when private 24-hour events were allowed on the property, resulting in gang violence threats, assaults, disturbances, repeated fire alarms, and suspected violations of regulations.
The hotel was also accused of violating several regulations related to prostitution, public order, unlicensed alcohol sales, unlicensed cannabis sales, and illegal firearm use or possession.
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During Tuesday’s city council meeting, hotel co-owner Jas Singh and attorney Megan Rogers admitted mistakes were made. However, they argued that the hotel should remain open due to significant investments made last year.
“I would like to run this hotel by the rules – following the rules and regulations,” J. Singh told the council.
Despite the promises, the council approved the resolution revoking the license. “You have a duty and responsibility under the law to take certain actions which you have violated. This is unbelievable,” said Shakopee Mayor Matt Lehman before the vote.
One of the property co-owners, Navi, who did not disclose his last name, told the publication on Thursday that the hotel remains open. He said the order is not being enforced immediately and added that the owners’ group is considering appealing the council’s decision.
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