Scott County public meetings in 2021

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the 2022 budgets, capital improvement plan, and tax levies. The agenda includes several land rezoning requests and contracts for public health and infrastructure services.

• Net levy of $75,432,000 for taxes payable in 2022
• Rezoning and preliminary plat requests for Marxen Farm and East Laredo Estates
• Final 2022 levy of $32,500 for Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District
• Contract for design of the Lakefront Zone of Spring Lake Regional Park with Damon Farber Landscape Architects
• Sale and removal of a house at 1772 Marschall Road

The Scott County Board set the 2022 gross levy at $81,275,596 (net $75,432,000) and approved the 2022 county budgets and capital improvement plan. The board also approved a consent agenda with 30+ items, including rezoning requests, contracts, and the final 2022 levy for the Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District. A closed session was held to evaluate the County Administrator's performance.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-230 setting 2022 gross levy of $81,275,596 and net levy of $75,432,000 (4-1, Beer dissenting)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-231 approving 2022 county budgets and capital improvement plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning and preliminary plat of Marxen Farm (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including rezoning, preliminary and final plat of East Laredo Estates (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-220 forwarding transit plan amendment to Metropolitan Council (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-221 authorizing non-emergency medical transportation agreements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-252 approving participation in opioid settlements (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $105,170,309.51 for November 2021 (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will meet on December 2, 2021, to consider a consent agenda that includes increasing the solid waste special assessment on residential properties, authorizing the sale of county-owned real property at 712 Canterbury Drive S., Shakopee, and approving several other resolutions and agreements. The board will also receive updates on economic development and volunteer work, and conduct a closed session to evaluate the County Administrator's performance.

• Resolution 2021-217: Increasing the Solid Waste Special Assessment on Residential Properties
• Resolution 2021-244: Authorizing the Sale of County Owned Real Property at 712 Canterbury Drive S., Shakopee
• Resolution 2021-209: Designating Public Works as Absentee Ballot Voting Location for 2022
• Resolution 2021-213: Agreement with State for Trunk Highway 13 Detour Route on County Highways 17, 82, 21
• Resolution 2021-219: Agreement with SRF Consulting for Louisville and Southern Scott Regional Trail Master Plans

County Board

The Scott County Board is holding a workshop to discuss and receive updates on several topics, including a vaccine mandate, the Sheriff's and County Attorney's offices, salaries for elected and non-bargaining positions, and a budget update and forecast review. They will also consider citizen advisory committee appointments, the 2022 board calendar, operating rules, and committee assignments. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Vaccine mandate discussion (45 minutes)
• Elected and non-bargaining salaries (30 minutes)
• Budget update and forecast review (60 minutes)
• Citizen Advisory Committee appointments
• 2022 County Board calendar and operating rules

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene remotely due to COVID-19, receive updates on COVID-19 and disability services, and vote on a consent agenda with multiple resolutions. Key actions include adopting the 2022 legislative platform, approving a $1.925 million loan for a Shakopee property, and a rezoning request in Sand Creek Township. The meeting also includes public comment and committee reports.

• Adopt 2022 Scott County Legislative Platform
• Loan agreement up to $1,925,000 for property at 738 1st Ave E, Shakopee
• Rezone 71.56 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Sand Creek Township
• Approve joint powers agreement with Metropolitan Emergency Services Board (2022-2026)
• Appoint Derek Farwell as Veterans Service Director

The Scott County Board unanimously adopted the 2022 legislative platform after taking suggested modifications from commissioners and staff. The board also approved all 12 consent agenda items, including resolutions for a joint powers agreement with the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board, technology equipment purchases, tax-forfeited land sale to Prior Lake, a veterans service director appointment, and a $1.925M loan agreement for property in Shakopee. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted 2022 Scott County Legislative Platform (unanimous)
• Approved MESB joint powers agreement, effective 2022-2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized $1.925M loan agreement for 738 1st Ave E, Shakopee (unanimous)
• Approved sale of tax-forfeited land to City of Prior Lake (unanimous)
• Appointed Derek Farwell as Veterans Service Director (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 71.56 acres in Sand Creek Township from A-1 to A-3 (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Southwest Metro Intermediate School District (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and disbursements (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a conditional use permit for a truck repair and storage facility, a rezoning of 80 acres in Belle Plaine Township, and several road-related resolutions with payments and fund transfers. The board will also hold a workshop on 2022 legislative priorities after the regular meeting.

• Final payment to Egan Company for traffic signal system at County Highway 27 and Connelly Pkwy in Savage
• Amended cooperative agreement with Shakopee Public Utilities Commission for County Highway 83 Project
• Transfer of $223,981.51 from Municipal State Aid Construction Account to Regular State Aid Construction Account
• Conditional use permit for truck repair and storage facility at Field Stone Industrial Park
• Rezoning 80 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Belle Plaine Township

The Scott County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for a traffic signal system, a cooperative agreement amendment, a state aid transfer, a conditional use permit for a truck repair facility, a rezoning of 80 acres, an interim use permit for a mobile home, personnel actions, and $15,324,790 in claims. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda.

• Approved final payment to Egan Company for traffic signal system at County Highway 27 and Connelly Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved amending cooperative agreement with Shakopee Public Utilities for County Highway 83 Project (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $223,981.51 from Municipal State Aid to Regular State Aid Construction account (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for truck repair and storage facility at Field Stone Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 80 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Belle Plaine Township (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for mobile home for infirmed family member in Helena Township (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing of personnel actions including separations, hires, and promotions (unanimous)
• Approved $15,324,790 in claims for September 2021 (unanimous)

Community Health Board

The Scott County Community Health Board is convening to approve minutes from May 4, 2021, and to receive a report from the Community Health Services Administrator, Public Health Staff, and the Scott County Medical Director. The report focuses on collaboration with partners to avoid duplication and align services. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approve May 4, 2021 minutes
• Receive Community Health Board report from administrator, public health staff, and medical director

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the third-quarter financial update, budget strategy, housing tax credits through the Community Development Agency, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• 3rd Quarter Financial Update
• Budget Strategy
• Housing Tax Credits (CDA)
• American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss financial supports for family stability and receive a COVID-19 update. Action items include awarding the sale of $10,080,000 in bonds and reviewing several conditional use permits for industrial park properties.

• Awarding the sale of $10,080,000 in Taxable General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A
• Authorizing a budget amendment and property purchase along Trunk Highway 169 and County Highway 59 in St Lawrence Township
• Approving a contract with KONE, Inc. for an elevator modernization project
• Reviewing conditional use permits for contractor yards and repair facilities at Field Stone Industrial Park
• Public hearing regarding amendments to Scott County Ordinance No. 17 Retail Tobacco Sales

The Scott County Board approved the sale of $10,015,000 in Taxable General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Refunding Bonds, which will save the county $460,000. The board also adopted a revised Retail Tobacco Sales Ordinance and approved several conditional use permits for the Fieldstone Industrial Park. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved $10,015,000 bond refunding sale to Morgan Stanley at 1.44% (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-200, revised Retail Tobacco Sales Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for contractor yard with outdoor storage, J & S Land LLC (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for automotive repair facility, Sasha Boyko (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for truck repair business, MA Industries LLC (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for landscape contractor yard, Mesenbrink Construction (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-199, budget amendment and property purchase (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-202, elevator modernization contract with KONE Inc. (unanimous)

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will convene to approve minutes, consent agenda items, and a resolution authorizing maintenance liens on drainage ditches 5, 8, and 13 to maintain positive fund balances for future maintenance. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings.

• Approve minutes from July 13, 2021
• Approve expenditures for drainage ditches 5, 8, and 13
• Adopt Resolution No. 2021-193 authorizing maintenance liens on ditches 5, 8, and 13

The Scott County Ditch Board approved Resolution No. 2021-193, authorizing maintenance liens on Drainage Ditches Nos. 5, 8, and 13 to maintain positive fund balances for maintenance over the next three years. The board also approved the consent agenda item for ditch expenditures and the minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting. A potential partnership with the Soil and Water Conservation District for future ditch maintenance was discussed but not decided.

• Approved minutes from July 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda: expenditures for Ditches Nos. 5, 8, and 13.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-193 authorizing maintenance liens on Ditches Nos. 5, 8, and 13 (unanimous).
• Discussed potential SWCD partnership for ditch maintenance; no action taken.

County Board

The Scott County Board will vote on a consent agenda covering multiple grant agreements, a real property purchase in Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve, and a conditional use permit for a natural gas metering station in New Market Township. The board will also receive updates on rural broadband and proclaim Scott County a Purple Heart County.

• Adopt Resolution 2021-191 authorizing purchase of property at 029180050 in Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve and a grant request to the Metropolitan Council
• Approve conditional use permit for Northern Natural Gas Transfer Station in New Market Township
• Adopt Resolution 2021-196 establishing an ongoing Solid Waste Advisory Committee and appointing members
• Approve right-of-way just compensation for County Highway 66 Bypass Lane Project
• Adopt Resolution 2021-175 proclaiming Scott County a Purple Heart County

The Scott County Board unanimously approved a 14-item consent agenda, including resolutions for state grants, a land purchase in Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve, a conditional use permit for a natural gas station, and personnel actions. The board also proclaimed Scott County a Purple Heart County and received updates on rural broadband and legislative matters.

• Approved consent agenda with 14 items (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-137: SHIP Grant Year 2 funding (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-166: SCORE Block Grant Agreement with MPCA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-179: MFIP Biennial Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-186: WIC Program staffing and contracting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-190: School Linked Mental Health Grant amendment and .69 FTE position (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-191: Land purchase in Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve and grant request to Metropolitan Council (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-175: Proclaiming Scott County a Purple Heart County (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will set a maximum 2022 property tax levy of $75.4 million and approve the sale of $10.08 million in refunding bonds. The board will also hold a public hearing on the Scott Watershed Management Organization's preliminary levy of $1.33 million. Several consent agenda items include road turnbacks, a dental insurance premium holiday, and a COVID paid sick leave program.

• Resolution 2021-159: 2022 net levy of $75,432,000
• Resolution 2021-188: $10,080,000 in refunding bonds
• Public hearing on Scott WMO preliminary levy of $1,329,641
• Resolution 2021-181/182: Road turnbacks to Jackson and Louisville Townships
• Rezoning 40 acres in Blakeley Township from A-1 to A-3

The board adopted a maximum proposed 2022 property tax levy of $81,275,596, less $5,843,596 in certified aids, for a net levy of $75,432,000. It also approved a preliminary 2022 levy of $1,329,641 for the Scott Watershed Management Organization special taxing district. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously, including resolutions for road turnbacks, a COVID paid sick leave program, and a dental insurance premium holiday. The board also approved $11,455,196.15 in claims for August 2021.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-159 establishing $75,432,000 net 2022 property tax levy (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-183 approving $1,329,641 preliminary 2022 WMO levy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-181 for road turnback to Jackson Township (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-182 for road turnback to Louisville Township (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-185 implementing COVID Paid Sick Leave program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-188 for $10,080,000 GO refunding bonds (unanimous)
• Approved $11,455,196.15 in August 2021 claims (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 40 acres in Blakeley Township from A-1 to A-3 (unanimous)

Regional Rail Authority

The Scott County Regional Rail Authority is meeting to approve minutes and adopt a resolution establishing a final property tax levy of $0 for 2022. The agenda also includes a collaboration statement about working with partners to align services, but the only substantive action is the levy resolution.

• Adopt Resolution No. RRA 2021-001 establishing a final levy of $0 for 2022

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene to act on a 20-item consent agenda covering contracts, resolutions, plats, and licenses, plus a public hearing on Ordinance No. 17 amendments. The board will also approve the Scott County Community Development Agency's 2022 budget of $14,632,234 and a payable tax levy of $3,941,969, and set a preliminary levy for a watershed district. Following the meeting, workshops will cover the capital improvement program and budget.

• Approve 2022 CDA budget of $14,632,234 and levy of $3,941,969
• Approve $150,000 contract with NaphCare for correctional electronic health record system
• Approve preliminary 2022 levy of $32,500 for Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District
• Approve sale of tax-forfeited land to City of Savage
• Approve plats for Knoploh Addition (2 lots, 20 acres) and Herbert Addition (2 lots, 14 acres) in New Market Township

The Scott County Board approved the 2022 Community Development Agency budget of $14,632,234 and a payable tax levy of $3,941,969, and certified it to the County Auditor. The board also passed a 22-item consent agenda, including resolutions for a traffic signal project, tax-forfeited land sale, ARPA-funded positions, and a $150,000 jail health records contract. A public hearing on tobacco ordinance amendments was continued to October 19, 2021, after discussion about language concerns. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Ulrich absent.

• Approved 2022 CDA budget of $14,632,234 and levy of $3,941,969 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 22 items (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 NaphCare jail health records contract (4-0)
• Approved sale of tax-forfeited land to City of Savage (4-0)
• Approved 2 FTE and 1 PT positions using ARPA funds (4-0)
• Approved preliminary 2022 levy of $32,500 for Vermillion River Watershed District (4-0)
• Continued tobacco ordinance public hearing to Oct. 19, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Knoploh and Herbert additions (4-0)

County Board

The Scott County Board is holding a workshop to discuss two items: a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and special assessment fees for household hazardous waste (HHW). No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to these discussion topics.

• Discussion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)
• Discussion of HHW Special Assessment Fees

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene to handle a consent agenda that includes rezoning and plat approvals for several properties, contract amendments, and setting a public hearing on tobacco sales. They will also receive updates on elections, COVID-19, and discuss a levy for the Cedar Lake Improvement District. The meeting includes a workshop on highway projects and building updates.

• Rezoning and plat for Pine Ridge (2 lots, 10 acres, New Market Township)
• Preliminary/final plat for Brama Addition (2 lots, 5.03 acres, New Market Township)
• Preliminary/final plat for Vergus Estates (2 lots, 10 acres, Spring Lake Township)
• Contract amendment with Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency for $86,813
• Public hearing set for Sept 7 on amendments to Ordinance No. 17 (Retail Tobacco Sales)

The Scott County Board approved the preliminary and final plat for Field Stone Industrial Park, a 10-lot, 83.29-acre development in New Market Township, along with a three-way development agreement and conservation easements. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including rezoning and plats for other developments, a $40,000 levy for the Cedar Lake Improvement District, and a resolution for a retail tobacco ordinance public hearing. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Field Stone Industrial Park preliminary and final plat, development agreement, and conservation easements (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and plat for Pine Ridge (2 lots on 10 acres) in New Market Township (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Brama Addition (2 lots on 5.03 acres) in New Market Township (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Vergus Estates (2 lots on 10 acres) in Spring Lake Township (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sept 7, 2021 on amendments to Ordinance No. 17 (Retail Tobacco Sales) (unanimous)
• Approved payroll actions including 7 separations and 6 new/probationary hires (unanimous)
• Approved disbursements totaling $15,633,243.63 for July 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-142 approving $40,000 final levy for Cedar Lake Improvement District (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a consent agenda with zoning ordinance amendments, rezoning requests, preliminary plats, a liquor license renewal, and budget amendments using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The board will also vote on denying a comprehensive plan amendment for Friedges Excavating and hold a workshop on housing, homelessness, and road studies.

• Adopt Resolution 2021-144 amending Zoning Ordinance No. 3 Chapter 6 for bluff setbacks
• Adopt Resolution 2021-146 approving 3 FTE positions funded by American Rescue Plan Act and amending 2021 budget
• Approve rezoning of 60 acres in Helena Township and 40 acres in Blakeley Township from A-1 to A-3
• Approve preliminary plat of Wise Addition (2 lots on 6 acres) and E and W Estates Second Addition (2 lots on 30.10 acres) in Spring Lake Township
• Adopt Resolution 2021-145 denying minor amendment to 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Friedges Excavating, Inc.

The Scott County Board convened and unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adopting amendments to the zoning ordinance for bluff setbacks, approving three new full-time positions funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds, and entering into a cooperative agreement with Three Rivers Park District. The board also approved several land-use requests, including preliminary plats, rezoning of agricultural land, and a liquor license renewal. Additionally, the board denied a minor amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Friedges Excavating, Inc.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-144 amending zoning ordinance for bluff setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved 3 new FTE positions using ARPA funds and amended 2021 budget (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Three Rivers Park District for equity grants (unanimous)
• Renewed 2 AM liquor license for Doherty's Tavern in Spring Lake Township (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Wise Addition (2 lots, 6 acres) in Spring Lake Township (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for E and W Estates Second Addition (2 lots, 30.10 acres) with conservation easement (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 60 acres in Helena Township from A-1 to A-3 (unanimous)
• Denied minor amendment to 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Friedges Excavating (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board is holding a workshop to discuss planning and development updates, re-entry housing, and the 2021 second-quarter budget, as well as to begin work on the 2022 budget. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Planning Development Updates
• Re-Entry Housing
• 2nd Quarter 2021 Budget Update
• 2022 Budget

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider rescinding its COVID-19 emergency declaration, effective August 2, 2021, and will receive an update on clean water and soil protection efforts. The consent agenda includes several contracts, a rezoning, and other routine items.

• Resolution 2021-138 rescinding COVID-19 emergency declaration effective Aug 2
• Agreement with Mid American Signal for traffic management software platform
• Final payment of $1,000 to JL Theis for traffic signal at County Highway 21/91
• Rezoning and preliminary/final plat for 4B Estates (3 lots on 19.42 acres in Spring Lake Township)
• Grant agreement amendment for PHEP and CRI supplemental funding

The board unanimously rescinded the COVID-19 state of emergency, effective August 2, 2021. It also approved a consent agenda including a rezoning and preliminary/final plat for 48 Estates in Spring Lake Township, a $1,000 final payment for a traffic signal system, and $106 million in disbursements. All actions were unanimous.

• Rescinded COVID-19 state of emergency (Resolution 2021-138), effective Aug. 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning, preliminary and final plat for 48 Estates, 3 lots on 19.42 acres in Spring Lake Township (unanimous)
• Authorized final payment of $1,000 to JL Theis, Inc. for traffic signal installation at County Highway 21/91 (unanimous)
• Approved $106,062,842.64 in disbursements for June 2021, including $89,882,608.45 in tax distributions (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Mid American Signal, Inc. for traffic management software (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Northland Mechanical Contractors for water heater installation in Law Enforcement Center (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement amendment for PHEP and CRI supplemental funding (unanimous)
• Approved payroll actions including separations, probationary hires, and reclassifications (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board and Three Rivers Park District Board are meeting jointly to discuss 2021 partnership highlights and the proposed 2022 partnership budget. No formal action is required on either item; the budget is for information and discussion only, with approval expected in December.

• 2022 proposed partnership budget totals $2,746,733, a 4.3% increase from 2021
• Scott County contribution requested to increase from $1,710,435 to $1,823,770 (up to $113,335)
• Proposed addition of a custodian position costing $56,954
• Wage and benefit increases for existing staff totaling $53,731
• Transfer of $27,000 in Lottery-in-Lieu-of funds from operating to rehab budget

The joint meeting of the Scott County Board and Three Rivers Park District Board included a presentation on the proposed 2022 Partnership Budget by Howard Koolick, who answered commissioners' questions. No formal action was taken on the budget; the only decision was to adjourn the meeting unanimously.

• Adjourned joint board meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider accepting $28,944,028 in American Rescue Plan Act funding from the U.S. Treasury, along with several rezoning and permit requests. The agenda also includes a grant agreement for Spring Lake Regional Park improvements and an update on the Cleary Lake Regional Park master plan. The meeting is largely routine, with consent agenda items and informational updates.

• Resolution 2021-127: Accept $28,944,028 in ARPA funding and establish special revenue fund
• Rezoning of 76.17 acres from RR-1 to RR-2 in Spring Lake Township (Kubes/Milner)
• Interim use permit for a private day park/farm camp on 8.31 acres in New Market Township (Gretz)
• Grant agreement with Metropolitan Council for Spring Lake Regional Park improvements
• Rezoning, preliminary and final plat for Rice Estates (2 lots on 10 acres) in Spring Lake Township

The Scott County Board unanimously approved a consent agenda that included accepting $28,944,028 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the U.S. Treasury, establishing a special revenue fund for it, and authorizing transfer of eligible costs. The board also approved several land-use items, including rezoning 76.17 acres in Spring Lake Township, an interim use permit for a farm camp in New Market Township, and the rezoning and plat of Rice Estates in Spring Lake Township. Additionally, the board approved a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Spring Lake Regional Park improvements and various personnel actions, including separations, hires, and promotions.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-127 accepting $28,944,028 in ARPA funding and creating a special revenue fund
• Approved rezoning of 76.17 acres from RR-1 to RR-2 in Spring Lake Township
• Approved interim use permit for a private day park as a farm camp on 8.31 acres in New Market Township
• Approved payroll processing of personnel actions, including 13 separations, 11 hires, and 7 promotions
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-129 authorizing a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Spring Lake Regional Park improvements
• Approved rezoning, preliminary plat, and final plat of Rice Estates, 2 lots on 10 acres in Spring Lake Township

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will consider resolutions to initiate redetermination of benefits for County Drainage Ditches No. 3 and No. 10, and to start repair proceedings for Ditch No. 10 under Minnesota Statutes. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a consent agenda.

• Resolution No. 2021-131: initiate redetermination of benefits on County Drainage Ditch No. 3
• Resolution No. 2021-132: initiate redetermination of benefits on County Drainage Ditch No. 10
• Resolution No. 2021-133: initiate repair proceedings under Minn. Stat. 103E.705 on County Drainage Ditch No. 10

The Scott County Ditch Board unanimously approved three resolutions: initiating redetermination of benefits for County Drainage Ditches No. 3 and No. 10, and initiating repair proceedings under Minnesota Statutes Section 103E.705 for Ditch No. 10. The meeting also approved the June 15, 2021 minutes. All actions were unanimous on roll call votes.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-131 initiating redetermination of benefits for County Drainage Ditch No. 3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-132 initiating redetermination of benefits for County Drainage Ditch No. 10 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2021-133 initiating repair proceedings under Minn. Stat. 103E.705 for County Drainage Ditch No. 10 (unanimous)

General

The Scott County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes three temporary on-sale liquor license approvals for local organizations. No other substantive business is listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Temporary liquor license for Parish of Saints Joachim & Anne, Louisville Township
• Temporary liquor license for Scott Carver Threshers Association, St. Lawrence Township
• Temporary liquor license for Church of St. Patrick, Cedar Lake Township

The Scott County Board of Commissioners met on June 29, 2021, and approved all items on the consent agenda. This included three temporary on-sale liquor licenses for the Parish of Saints Joachim & Anne, Scott Carver Threshers Association, and the Church of St. Patrick. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 8:06 a.m.

• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Parish of Saints Joachim & Anne
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Scott Carver Threshers Association
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Church of St. Patrick

County Board

The Scott County Board is holding a workshop to discuss three items: an update on the customer service counter, an agency update from CAP/WFDC, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). No formal decisions are listed; this is a discussion session.

• Customer Service Counter Update
• CAP/WFDC Agency Update
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) discussion

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the engineer's feasibility report regarding maintenance needs for Drainage Ditch No. 10, and to receive public comment. The board will also approve minutes from the June 1, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on maintenance needs for Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 10
• Review of engineer's feasibility report
• Receive public comment
• Approve minutes from June 1, 2021

The Scott County Board of Commissioners convened a public hearing to review the engineer's feasibility report on maintenance needs for County Drainage Ditch No. 10 and receive public comment. No decision was made; the hearing was closed and the meeting adjourned. Landowners raised concerns about costs, tree removal, and maintenance history, but the board took no formal action on the ditch.

• Approved the minutes of the June 1, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Opened the public hearing for Ditch 10 maintenance review unanimously.
• Closed the public hearing without taking action on the ditch maintenance.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m. unanimously.

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including awarding contracts for the County Highway 17 trail bridge and the County Highway 2 and 15 roundabout, accepting grant funds for corrections and fraud prevention, and approving service agreements. They will also receive information on the Standard Measures Program and consider adopting it, plus discuss accounting program efficiencies.

• Award contract to Kraemer North America for County Highway 17 Trail and Pedestrian Bridge
• Award contract to Heselton Construction for County Highway 2 and 15 Roundabout
• Accept $70,000 grant for Re-entry and Halfway Housing Program
• Approve $227,545 for ServiceNow implementation and upgrade
• Adopt Standard Measures Program resolution

The Scott County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including a resolution to submit a 2021 RAISE grant application, several service agreements, and construction contracts. They also approved a $227,545 agreement with CDW Corporation for software implementation and upgrades, and adopted a resolution affirming the Standard Measures Program to report results to residents.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-46 authorizing submittal of the 2021 RAISE grant application.
• Approved Resolution 2021-110 accepting $70,000 from the Department of Corrections for a re-entry and halfway housing program.
• Approved Resolution 2021-111 entering agreements with five school districts for school-linked mental health services.
• Approved Resolution 2021-119 awarding a contract to Kraemer North America for the County Highway 17 Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Project.
• Approved Resolution 2021-120 awarding a contract to Heselton Construction for the County Highway 2 and 15 Roundabout Project.
• Approved Resolution 2021-123 rejecting all bids for the County Highway 83 Project.
• Approved Resolution 2021-128 entering into statements of work with CDW Corporation for $227,545 for software implementation and upgrades.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-121 affirming adoption of the Standard Measures Program and agreeing to report results to residents.

County Board

The Scott County Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including cooperative construction agreements with MnDOT for County Highway 83 and County Highway 17 projects, limited use permits for trails, an interim use permit for an ADU, a home business permit, a PACE assessment, a rezoning, and the sale of county property. The board will also receive committee reports and updates, and later hold a workshop on a Sauer Family Foundation grant.

• Resolution 2021-98: Cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for County Highway 83 project
• Resolution 2021-107: Cooperative construction agreement for County Highway 17 trail and pedestrian bridge project
• Rezoning 40 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Blakeley Township (Eleanor Depuydt/Behiers, LLC)
• Interim use permit for detached ADU in Blakeley Township (Jacob and Sadie Beckius)
• Sale of county-owned property next to Work Force Center to City of Shakopee EDA (Resolution 2021-118)

The Scott County Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including cooperative construction agreements with MnDOT for County Highway 83 and the Highway 17 trail/pedestrian bridge project, limited use permits for trails along Trunk Highway 169, an interim use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, an interim use permit for a tree service home business, a PACE special assessment, a rezoning of 40 acres, an appointment to the Special Board of Appeal and Equalization, payroll processing of personnel actions, and the sale of county-owned property next to the Work Force Center to the City of Shakopee EDA. The board also recognized Spirit of Scott award recipients and received updates on COVID-19 vaccinations and the County Highway 83 project, where staff will recommend rejecting bids.

• Approved cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for County Highway 83 project (unanimous)
• Approved limited use permit for trail within Trunk Highway 169 right-of-way along CH 83 (unanimous)
• Approved limited use permit for trail within Trunk Highway 169 right-of-way along County Highway 17 (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative construction agreement for County Highway 17 trail and pedestrian bridge project (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for detached ADU in Agricultural Preservation district in Blakeley Township (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for tree service home extended business in Spring Lake Township (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 40 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Blakeley Township (unanimous)
• Approved sale of county-owned property next to Work Force Center to City of Shakopee EDA (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board, acting as the Ditch Board, will convene, approve minutes from April 20, 2021, and consider a consent agenda item to set a public hearing for June 15, 2021, to hear the engineer's report on maintenance needs for County Drainage Ditch #10. No other substantive items are listed.

• Set public hearing for June 15, 2021, on Ditch #10 maintenance
• Approve minutes from April 20, 2021

The Scott County Board approved the April 20, 2021 minutes and set a public hearing for June 15, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. to hear the engineer's report on maintenance needs for County Drainage Ditch #10. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 11:22 a.m.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for June 15, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. on Ditch #10 engineer's report (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board is holding a workshop to discuss three items: a proposed tobacco ordinance, the local impacts of cannabis legalization, and the 2022 preliminary budget. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Proposed Tobacco Ordinance
• Discussion of Cannabis Legalization and Local Impacts
• 2022 Preliminary Budget

County Board

The Scott County Board will vote on a consent agenda with resolutions for grants, contracts, and permits, including a conditional use permit for a limestone quarry expansion and a solid waste license. They will also receive information on highway construction and proclaim National Public Works Week.

• Resolution 2021-83: Recycling grant to His House Foundation
• Resolution 2021-93: Trail maintenance agreement with Three Rivers Park District
• Resolution 2021-95: Prescribed fire agreement with Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
• Resolution 2021-97: Health, dental, life insurance providers and costs effective Aug 1, 2021
• Conditional use permit amendment for Bryan Rock Products quarry expansion in Louisville Township

The Scott County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $13,383,321.84 disbursement record for April 2021, several grant applications and acceptances, a conditional use permit amendment for Bryan Rock Products' quarry expansion, and a solid waste license for Max Steininger, Inc. The board also authorized a $500,000/year Pohlad Foundation grant application for harm reduction, and proclaimed National Public Works Week.

• Approved $13,383,321.84 in disbursements for April 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-83 awarding recycling grant to His House Foundation
• Adopted Resolution 2021-87 authorizing WIC and Peer Breastfeeding Support grant applications
• Adopted Resolution 2021-93 for trail pavement maintenance agreement with Three Rivers Park District
• Adopted Resolution 2021-94 for Sno-Trails grant application and DNR contract
• Adopted Resolution 2021-95 for prescribed fire agreement with Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
• Approved conditional use permit amendment for Bryan Rock Products quarry expansion in Louisville Township
• Approved solid waste license for Max Steininger, Inc. concrete recycling facility

Community Health Board

The Scott County Community Health Board is convening for a regular meeting. The main agenda item is receiving a report from the Community Health Services Administrator, Public Health Staff, and the Scott County Medical Director. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Receive Community Health Board report from health administrator, public health staff, and medical director
• Approve minutes of previous meeting

County Board

The Scott County Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions, including construction contracts, cooperative agreements, grant acceptance, and land-use permits. The board will also proclaim National Police Week and Correctional Officers' Week, and receive updates from committees and the county administrator.

• Award $797,451 in COVID-19 response and vaccine implementation grant funds from the Department of Health and Human Services
• Award construction contract for County Highway 27 Expansion Project in Credit River Township
• Approve conditional use permit for outdoor baseball field in Cedar Lake Township
• Approve rezoning and plat for Boller Addition in Spring Lake Township
• Enter three-year contract for watercraft inspections not to exceed $100,548

The Scott County Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including a $797,451 COVID-19 response and vaccine grant, several construction contracts (sealcoat, trail maintenance, Highway 27 expansion, Justice Center A/V upgrade), and various permits and appointments. All actions were approved unanimously with no discussion or opposition.

• Approved $797,451 COVID-19 grant from Dept. of Health and Human Services (unanimous)
• Awarded 2021 Annual Sealcoat Contract to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. (unanimous)
• Awarded Trail Preventative Maintenance contract to MR Asphalt Maintenance LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded County Highway 27 Expansion contract to S.M. Hentges & Son, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded Justice Center A/V upgrade contract to Video Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for outdoor baseball field in Cedar Lake Township (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and plat for Boiler Addition in Spring Lake Township (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year watercraft inspection contract with Waterfront Restorations LLC up to $100,548 (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene for its regular meeting, primarily acting on a consent agenda that includes several grant applications and resolutions. The board will also receive information on property taxation and hear public comments on non-agenda items. Following the meeting, a workshop will cover transportation sales tax, watershed planning, fiscal updates, and the Shakopee Riverfront Cultural Trail.

• Grant application to Metropolitan Council for mental health and nature-based wellness programming in regional parks ($162,000)
• Grant application to Metropolitan Council for equitable access improvements at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park ($195,000)
• Grant application for Homeless Assistance Grant Funds from Office of Economic Opportunity ($200,000, July 2021-June 2023)
• Cooperative maintenance agreement with City of Shakopee for County Highway 17 Pedestrian Bridge Project
• Final payment of $1,000 to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. for 2020 sealcoating contract

The Scott County Board approved the consent agenda, including $13,756,821.21 in claims for February 2021, several grant applications (totaling $557,000) for mental health, park accessibility, and homeless assistance, and a cooperative maintenance agreement with Shakopee for a pedestrian bridge. All votes were unanimous. The board also proclaimed Volunteer Recognition Week and received updates on COVID-19 vaccinations and county building projects.

• Approved $13,756,821.21 in claims for Feb 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized $162,000 grant application for mental health and nature-based wellness programming (unanimous)
• Authorized $195,000 grant application for equitable access improvements at Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park (unanimous)
• Authorized $200,000 grant application for homeless assistance funds (unanimous)
• Adopted cooperative maintenance agreement with Shakopee for County Highway 17 pedestrian bridge (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $1,000 to Asphalt Surface Technologies for 2020 sealcoating (unanimous)
• Approved payroll actions and volunteer recognitions (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 18-24, 2021 as Volunteer Recognition Week (unanimous)

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and set a public hearing for May 4, 2021, to hear the engineer's report on maintenance needs for County Drainage Ditch #10. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Set public hearing for 8:00 am on May 4, 2021, for engineer's report on Drainage Ditch #10 maintenance

The Scott County Ditch Board convened and approved the minutes from February 16, 2021. A proposed public hearing for May 4, 2021 on drainage ditch maintenance was postponed because required information was unavailable. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Postponed setting public hearing for May 4, 2021 on Ditch #10 maintenance

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene for a regular meeting, addressing a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including final payments for road projects, a grant application, and personnel changes. A public hearing is scheduled to receive comments on the potential implementation of drones by the Sheriff's Office, and the board will also receive a COVID-19 update.

• Public hearing on drone use for Scott County Sheriff's Office
• Final payment of $1,000 to Landwehr Construction for CH 15 bridge project
• Grant application for $456,700 for Community Living Infrastructure Grant
• Increase of 0.4 FTE to hire administrative specialist for carry/conceal permits
• Award construction contract to Bituminous Roadways for CH 42 pavement rehab

The Scott County Board approved a 17-item consent agenda, including liquor licenses, a conditional use permit amendment, final payments for road projects, a $456,700 grant application, and several construction contracts. The board also held a public hearing on drone use for the Sheriff's Office, but no public comments were made. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 3.2% malt liquor license renewal for Scott County Ag Society (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit amendment for Applied Ecological Services (unanimous)
• Approved intoxicating liquor license renewal for MM Renaissance Festival (unanimous)
• Approved precious metal dealer license renewal for Excel Pawn and Jewelry (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-55 authorizing final payment to Ryan Contracting for CM 2/CM 91 project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-56 authorizing $1,000 final payment to Landwehr Construction for CH 15 bridge (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-62 approving $456,700 grant application to MN DHS for Community Living Infrastructure (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-59 awarding CH 42 pavement rehabilitation contract to Bituminous Roadways (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss several operational topics, including parks operational costs and legacy funding, a staffing request for health and human services accounting and collections, moving the WIC program to county administration, the federal transportation process, and the American Rescue Plan Act. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Parks operational costs and Spring Lake
• Health and Human Services accounting and collections staffing request
• WIC move to county
• Transportation federal process
• American Rescue Plan Act

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with items like a final plat, liquor license renewal, and multiple resolutions for grants and agreements. They will also receive informational updates on child well-being, the 2021 assessment, and the Mental Health Local Advisory Council, followed by a workshop on the year-end budget.

• Set public hearing for April 6 on Sheriff's Office drone policy
• Final plat of Shimota Acres No. 2 (8 lots, 1 outlot, 24.19 acres) in Cedar Lake Township
• Resolution 2021-38: rename Scott West Regional Trail to Big Woods Regional Trail
• Resolution 2021-40: amend agreement with Henning Professional Services for TH 169/TH 41 interchange right-of-way
• Resolution 2021-54: accept MDH grant for case investigation and contact tracing, amend 2021 Public Health budget

The Scott County Board of Commissioners met on March 16, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, which included personnel actions, a malt liquor license renewal, a public hearing date for drone policy, a final plat for Shimota Acres No. 2, and several resolutions related to trails, right-of-way services, grants, and agreements. The board also received informational updates on child well-being, the 2021 assessment, and the Mental Health Local Advisory Council. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved payroll processing of personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved 3.2% malt liquor license renewal for St. Benedict Baseball Association (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 6, 2021 on Sheriff's drone policy (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Shimota Acres No. 2, 8 lots on 24.19 acres (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-38 renaming Scott West Regional Trail to Big Woods Regional Trail (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-40 amending right-of-way services agreement for TH 169/TH 41 interchange (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-41 for Metro Watershed Based Implementation Funding grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-58 supporting MnDOT INFRA grant application for I-494 (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene to approve routine items, including liquor license renewals, personnel actions, and several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing eminent domain for County Highway 27, final payment to Valley Paving, a contract for elevator modernization, and accepting a COVID-19 vaccination grant. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19 and a business assistance program.

• Resolution 2021-11: Certifying appraised value and authorizing eminent domain for County Highway 27
• Resolution 2021-36: Awarding $115,595 contract to KONE, Inc. for elevator modernization at Marschall Road Transit Station
• Resolution 2021-39: Accepting $144,072 from MN Dept. of Health for COVID-19 vaccination administration
• Resolution 2021-33: Final payment to Valley Paving for 2020 pavement rehabilitation
• Liquor license renewals for Holiday Stationstore 246, JCI Shakopee, and MN Harvest LLC

The Scott County Board approved the consent agenda unanimously, including renewal of 3.2% malt liquor licenses for two businesses, an intoxicating liquor permit for another, personnel actions, and several resolutions. Key resolutions included authorizing eminent domain for County Highway 27, final payment to Valley Paving, a $115,595 elevator modernization contract with KONE, and acceptance of a $144,072 COVID-19 vaccination grant. The board also received updates on COVID-19 vaccine planning and a business assistance program.

• Approved renewal of 3.2% malt liquor license for Holiday Stationstore 246 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of 3.2% malt liquor license for JCI Shakopee (unanimous)
• Approved intoxicating liquor permit for MM Harvest LLC (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing of personnel actions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-11 authorizing eminent domain for County Highway 27 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-33 authorizing final payment to Valley Paving (unanimous)
• Awarded $115,595 contract to KONE for elevator modernization (unanimous)
• Accepted $144,072 COVID-19 vaccination grant from MN Dept. of Health (unanimous)

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board is meeting to receive an informational presentation on ditch activities, approve expenditures, and consider a petition for repair of County Drainage Ditch 10. They will determine if a repair is needed and, if so, appoint an engineer to prepare a repair report.

• Receive informational presentation on ditch activities
• Approve expenditures for ditch operations
• Receive petition for repair of County Drainage Ditch 10
• Determine need for repair of Ditch 10
• Appoint engineer to prepare repair report if needed

The Ditch Board approved expenditures for ditch maintenance from 2017-2020 and authorized an engineer's report for repairs to County Ditch 10. The board also approved the minutes from a 2017 meeting. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of July 18, 2017 County Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Scott County Ditch expenditures 2017-2020 for Ditches 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13 (unanimous)
• Approved engaging an engineer to prepare a repair report for Drainage Ditch 10 (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will vote on a consent agenda including a resolution authorizing a loan agreement up to $1,700,000 to Community Action Partnership for purchasing and renovating property at 738 1st Ave E, Shakopee. The board will also consider several other resolutions, including awarding a construction contract for pavement preservation, supporting road improvement applications, and approving a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. Additionally, the board will receive information on the Drug Free Communities program and recognize a retiree.

• Resolution 2021-35: Loan agreement up to $1,700,000 for property at 738 1st Ave E, Shakopee
• Resolution 2021-28: Award construction contract to McNamara Contracting Inc. for 2021 Pavement Preservation Program
• Resolution 2021-27: Support 2021 Local Road Improvement Program applications
• Resolution 2021-31: Approve Scott County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution 2021-23: Apply for flood hazard mitigation grant for McMahon Lake Outlet Project

The Scott County Board approved a consent agenda including a $1.7 million loan agreement for the Community Action Partnership to purchase and renovate property at 738 1st Ave E, Shakopee. They also awarded a construction contract for the 2021 Pavement Preservation Program and approved several licenses and resolutions. All consent items passed unanimously by roll call vote.

• Approved $1.7M loan agreement for Community Action Partnership property purchase/renovation (unanimous)
• Awarded construction contract to McNamara Contracting Inc. for 2021 Pavement Preservation Program (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for Shakopee Lions Club (unanimous)
• Approved 3.2% malt liquor license renewal for Union Hill Baseball Association (unanimous)
• Approved on-sale wine and 3.2% malt liquor licenses for Wild Oaks Ranch Vineyard & Winery (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing of personnel actions including separations, hires, and promotion (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting 2021 Local Road Improvement Program applications (unanimous)
• Approved $15,185,705.16 in disbursements for January 2021 (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene to handle routine business, including a consent agenda with a rezoning request, several contracts and grant agreements, and appointments. They will also receive updates on COVID-19, rural broadband, and the county strategic plan. The meeting includes a workshop on community engagement and family resource centers.

• Rezoning of 65.60 acres from Transition Reserve District to Transition Reserve Cluster District in Spring Lake Township
• Contract with MnDOT for County Highway 42 pavement rehabilitation in Savage
• Budget amendment and agreement with TKDA for Highway 8/Trunk Highway 13 roundabout
• Grant agreement with MPCA for Sand Creek water quality plan
• Grant for 911 service equipment from Metropolitan Emergency Services Board

The Scott County Board approved a rezoning request for 65.60 acres in Spring Lake Township from Transition Reserve District to Transition Reserve Cluster District, along with a consent agenda including licenses, contracts, resolutions, and personnel actions. All votes were unanimous. The board also received updates on COVID-19, rural broadband, and the strategic plan.

• Approved rezoning of 65.60 acres in Spring Lake Township (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of precious metals license for Pawnxchange in Shakopee (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-20 for MnDOT contract on Highway 42 pavement rehab (unanimous)
• Approved appointments/reappointments to advisory committees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-25 supporting infrastructure development fees legislation (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing of 11 personnel actions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-8 for budget amendment and TKDA contract for roundabout (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions for grants and contract extensions (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene to consider a consent agenda with resolutions on zoning and floodplain ordinance amendments, legal services, joint powers agreements, liquor license renewals, and various contracts and payments. They will also receive informational updates on the local justice system and workforce development, and recognize employees and retirees.

• Resolution 2021-12: amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3, Chapter 1 (Definitions) and Chapter 71 (Floodplain)
• Resolution 2021-16: 2021 legal services agreement with Rinke Noonan, Ltd. for Drainage Authority Board
• Resolution 2021-17: three joint powers agreements with MN Dept. of Public Safety for criminal justice data network
• Resolution 2021-14: $37,280 grant from MN Dept. of Human Services for COVID-19 vaccination planning
• Resolution 2021-13: contract award to Security & Sound Corp. for Justice Center courtroom audio/video upgrade

The Scott County Board met on January 19, 2021, and approved a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions and items, including zoning ordinance amendments, legal services agreements, joint powers agreements, liquor license renewals, final payments for road projects, a contract for a justice center audio/video upgrade, and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination planning funding. All votes were unanimous by roll call. The board also received informational updates on the local justice system and recidivism, the Dakota Scott Workforce Development Board, and recognized retirees.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-12 amending zoning ordinance definitions and floodplain chapter (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-16 authorizing legal services agreement with Rinke Noonan for Drainage Authority Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-17 approving three joint powers agreements with MN Dept. of Public Safety for criminal justice data network (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of 3.2% malt liquor licenses for Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-7 authorizing final payment to W.M. Mueller & Sons for 2019 pavement rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-9 authorizing final payment of $10,105 to Valley Paving for bypass/turn lane construction (unanimous)
• Approved December 2020 disbursements and claims totaling $16,758,694.50 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-14 accepting $37,280 grant for COVID-19 vaccination planning (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene, swear in three commissioners, and reorganize for 2021 by electing a chair and vice chair. They will also consider a consent agenda with several licenses, conditional use permits, resolutions, and final payments, plus receive a COVID-19 update.

• Swearing-in of Commissioners Barb Weckman Brekke, Tom Wolf, and Dave Beer
• Approve $36,586 grant contract for children's behavioral health and school-linked mental health services
• Approve conditional use permit amendment for Safety Signs, Inc. to allow leasing to other industrial tenants in New Market Township
• Approve conditional use permit for Sota Electric home extended business in Belle Plaine Township
• Authorize final payments of $1,000 each to Pearson Bros. Inc. and Traffic Marking Services Inc.