Scott County public meetings in 2024

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a series of resolutions, including the final 2025 levy and budget for the Scott Watershed Management Organization Special Taxing District and the overall 2025 budgets for county offices, departments, and agencies. It will set the 2025 gross levy at $97,026,525 with a net levy of $89,222,222 and adopt a capital improvement plan. The board will also approve amendments to the zoning ordinance for cannabis land uses and adopt a new ordinance for cannabis retail registrations.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-329: Approve 2025 budgets for county offices, departments, agencies and adopt Capital Improvement Plan
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-328: Set 2025 gross levy $97,026,525, net levy $89,222,222 for the county
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-309: Approve final 2025 levy and budget for Scott Watershed Management Organization Special Taxing District
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-339: Amend Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3 to regulate cannabis land uses
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-340: Adopt Scott County Ordinance No. 37 for cannabis retail registrations

The Scott County Board approved the final 2025 levy and budget, including a gross levy of $97,026,525 (net $89,222,222) and the 2025 budgets for all offices and departments. The board also adopted amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3 and new Ordinance No. 37 to regulate cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas. All consent agenda items, including contracts, salary rates, and appointments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2025 gross levy of $97,026,525, net $89,222,222 (4-1, Beer nay)
• Adopted 2025 budgets for all county offices and departments (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 3 amendments to regulate cannabis land uses (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 37 for cannabis retail registrations (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 levy of $1,500,000 for Scott Watershed Management Organization (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 compensation plan and salary rates for elected officials and administrator (unanimous)
• Approved $47,950,238.37 in claims and disbursements for November 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to advisory committees (unanimous)

General

The Scott County Board of Adjustment will meet to review a request for a zoning variance. The board will hold a public hearing regarding a specific property setback requirement.

• PL#2024-064: Request to reduce required front yard setback from 30 feet to 17 feet for a single family home (Jacob & Gina Skluzacek) in Section 32 of Helena Township

The Scott County Board of Adjustment approved a variance (PL#2024-064) for a single-family home in Helena Township, reducing the required front yard setback from 30 feet to 17 feet. The applicant had previously received a variance that expired in 2023 because no building permit was obtained. The motion passed unanimously with 6 ayes and 1 abstention (Commissioner Vonhof absent).

• Approved Skluzacek variance to reduce front yard setback from 30 to 17 feet (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved August 12, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing with no public comments (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider routine consent items, including approval of a preliminary plat for Sandhill Meadow and a final plat for the CREH Addition. It will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests to lease contractor yards for industrial uses in Louisville Township. An amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 3 (Cannabis Rules) is tabled. The meeting also includes a planning manager update and general business.

• PL#2024-065: Approve preliminary plat for Sandhill Meadow (2 lots on 9.28 acres) in Section 25, Spring Lake Township
• PL#2024-011: Approve final plat for CREH Addition (1 lot and 2 outlots on 88.18 acres) in Heavy Industrial (I-2) zone, Section 33, Louisville Township
• PL#2024-067: Conditional Use Permit for Vitaliy Tereshkov to lease contractor yard and office space for rural industrial business (Universal Stone, Inc.) in Section 21, Louisville Township
• PL#2024-039: Conditional Use Permit to operate a tree & landscape contractor yard and lease space to other industrial uses (Hawkins Property, LLC.) in Section 28, Louisville Township
• Tabled: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 3 (Cannabis Rules)

The Scott County Planning Advisory Commission approved and forwarded to the County Board amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 3 establishing regulations for cannabis land uses, including a 500-foot setback and no outdoor cultivation-only category. The commission also approved two conditional use permits for contractor yards and a preliminary/final plat for Sandhill Meadows. A final plat for Cambria REH LLC was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved preliminary and final plat for Sandhill Meadows (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved conditional use permit for Vitaliy Tereshkov to lease contractor yard and office space (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved conditional use permit for Hawks Property LLC to operate contractor yard and lease space (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved and forwarded cannabis zoning amendments to County Board (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Continued final plat of Cambria REH LLC to a future meeting

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure agreements and public health grants. Key decisions include setting the 2025 solid waste special assessment fee and authorizing expenditures for opioid settlement funds.

• Resolution No. 2024-296: Setting a 2025 Solid Waste Special Assessment Fee
• Resolution No. 2024-323: Expenditure of $160,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds
• Cooperative agreements for County Highway 9/Valley View Drive/190th Street and US 169 Interchange projects
• Agreements for Shepherd of the Lake Family Housing and Prairie Pointe projects
• Renewal of 2025 intoxicating liquor licenses for Belle Plaine, New Market, Spring Lake and St. Lawrence Townships

The Scott County Board unanimously approved all consent agenda items, including cooperative agreements for the County Highway 9/Valley View Drive/190th Street project and the US 169 Interchange project, as well as agreements for housing projects (Shepherd of the Lake and Prairie Pointe). The board also authorized $160,000 in opioid settlement funds and approved a resolution proclaiming December 13, 2024 as Janet Williams Day. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved cooperative agreement with City of Jordan for County Highway 9/Valley View Drive/190th Street project (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment and agreement with MnDOT and City of Jordan for US 169 Interchange Project (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 solid waste special assessment fee (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan and 2025 Rapid Response Plan (unanimous)
• Approved construction cooperative agreement with CDA for Shepherd of the Lake Family Housing Project (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative for Prairie Pointe Project (unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 in opioid settlement fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Motorola Solutions for public safety radio system equipment (unanimous)

Joint Ditch Board

The Joint Ditch Board is meeting to discuss a petition regarding County Lateral No. 1. The board will review the proposal to reroute the lateral to County Ditch No. 31 and impound system waters.

• Petition for partial abandonment and rerouting of County Lateral No. 1 to County Ditch No. 31
• Findings and order to initiate proceedings for the abandonment petition

County Board

The Scott County Board will hold two closed attorney/client meetings to discuss the Ly and Swope Litigation and the Brusheim Litigation. In the open workshop, commissioners will review an Emergency Operation Plan, bylaws for the Community Corrections Advisory Board, and updates from the sheriff's office, attorney's office, and finance. They will also consider salary adjustments for elected and non‑bargaining staff and adopt the 2025 Final Budget. Additional items include a strategic plan, citizen advisory committees, and the 2025 board calendar.

• Emergency Operation Plan
• Community Corrections Advisory Board Bylaws
• Quarter 3 Financial Update
• Elected and Non‑Bargaining Salary Adjustments
• 2025 Final Budget

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple resolutions. Items range from final payment for the County Highway 27 expansion to several rezoning approvals and new contracts. The board will also renew local liquor and wine licenses and approve a grant application for wood waste utilization.

• Authorize final payment to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc. for the County Highway 27 Expansion Project (Resolution No. 2024-173)
• Approve a rezoning, preliminary plat and final plat for the Alex & Brittany Kuechle addition (Resolution No. 2024-287)
• Approve rezoning of 96.17 acres from Urban Expansion Reserve to Urban Expansion Reserve Cluster District (Resolution No. 2024-289)
• Authorize a contract with Killmer Electric Company, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Power Cabinet Installation Project (Resolution No. 2024-288)
• Renew intoxicating liquor and wine licenses for establishments in six townships for 2025 (Resolution No. 2024-17)

The Scott County Board approved the 2024-2044 Solid Waste Management Plan for submittal to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and approved a preliminary plat and conditional use permit for Cambria REH LLC. The board also unanimously approved a 19-item consent agenda including rezones, contracts, and agreements. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-304 approving Solid Waste Management Plan 2024-2044 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat and conditional use permit for Cambria REH LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 19 items (unanimous)
• Approved November 5, 2024 minutes (4-0, Wolf absent)

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will meet to discuss the repair project for County Drainage Ditch 10. The board is deciding on the final allocation of costs and the approval of a maintenance lien for the project.

• Public comment on County Drainage Ditch 10 Repair Project
• Resolution No. 2024-300: Final Lien Statement for County Drainage Ditch 10 costs
• Resolution No. 2024-302: Maintenance Lien for County Drainage Ditch 10

The Scott County Ditch Board approved Resolution No. 2024-300, adopting the final lien statement allocating costs for the County Drainage Ditch No. 10 repair project, and Resolution No. 2024-302, approving a maintenance lien for the same ditch. Both motions carried unanimously. The board also received public comment on the repair project, with landowners raising concerns about communication and costs. The ditch repairs were reported as 100% complete, with final costs to benefited owners lower than originally projected.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-300, final lien statement for Ditch 10 repair costs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-302, maintenance lien for Ditch 10 (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2024 Ditch Board meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will hold public hearings on establishing zoning regulations for cannabis land uses and adopting a retail registration ordinance. The body will also consider two rezoning requests in Sand Creek Township.

• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 3 to add Chapter 17: Cannabis Land Uses
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 37 regarding Cannabis Retail Registrations
• PL#2024-057: Rezone 80.65 acres from A-1 to A-3 and plat approval for Alex & Brittany Kuechle Addition in Sand Creek Township
• PL#2024-058: Rezone 96.17 acres from UER to UER-C in Sand Creek Township

The Scott County Planning Advisory Commission unanimously approved Ordinance No. 37, which authorizes the county to register state-licensed cannabis retailers. The commission tabled the companion zoning ordinance amendment (to add Chapter 17 and related changes) to its December 9, 2024 meeting to address outstanding issues, including setback measurement and outdoor cultivation regulations. The commission also approved two rezoning/plat requests on the consent agenda.

• Approved Ordinance No. 37 Cannabis Retail Registrations (7-0)
• Tabled zoning ordinance amendment for cannabis land uses to Dec. 9, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning and preliminary/final plat for Kuechle Addition (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Woestehoff property from UER to UER-C (7-0)
• Approved Oct. 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Community Health Board

The board will convene, approve the June 18, 2024 Community Health Board minutes, and receive a report on collaboration with community partners from the Community Health Services Administrator, public health staff, and the Scott County Medical Director. No other decisions are listed.

• Convene the meeting
• Approve June 18, 2024 Community Health Board minutes
• Receive collaboration report from Community Health Services Administrator, public health staff, and Scott County Medical Director

The Community Health Board approved the June 18, 2024 minutes unanimously and received reports on public health trends, the 2025-2029 Community Health Improvement Plan, and disease prevention. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 18, 2024 Health Board minutes (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract authorizations and a property acquisition. Items include agreements for case management services, right‑of‑way compensation for the County Highway 27 Bypass, and a purchase agreement for the Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve with a grant request to the Metropolitan Council. The meeting also sets a public hearing on the 2024 Solid Waste Management Plan update and includes recognitions and updates from staff and commissioners.

• Adopt Resolution 2024-204: authorize agreements with Pinnacle Services, Inc., Thomas Allen, Inc., AB & B Services, LLC, Mount Olivet Rolling Acres and People, Inc. for contracted case management services
• Adopt Resolution 2024-221: approve estimates of just compensation for right‑of‑way for the County Highway 27 Bypass Lanes Project
• Adopt Resolution 2024-285: authorize a purchase agreement for Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve and request a grant from the Metropolitan Council for acquisition funding
• Set a public hearing for November 19, 2024, at 10:15 a.m. on the 2024 Scott County Solid Waste Management Plan Update
• Adopt Resolution 2024-279: recognize November 4‑11, 2024 as “Operation Green Light” to support veterans

The Scott County Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and land acquisition projects, including the purchase of property for the Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve. The Board also authorized contracts for case management services, pavement marking, and engineering services for the Trunk Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass project. Additionally, officials set a public hearing for the 2024 Solid Waste Management Plan update.

• Approved contracts for case management services (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way estimates for County Highway 27 bypass (unanimous)
• Approved Picha Creek sediment reduction contract (unanimous)
• Approved final payment for 2024 pavement marking project (unanimous)
• Approved ServiceNow technology platform agreement (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services for TH 169/Bluff Drive Overpass (unanimous)
• Approved Schultz Mine expansion environmental findings (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of property for Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a series of consent agenda items, including environmental assessments, grant agreements, and a rezoning request. Key decisions involve a negative declaration for an environmental impact statement for the New Market Light Industrial Park and the rezoning of Valley View Industrial Park from Urban Business Reserve to Rural Business Reserve with a floodplain conditional use permit. The board will also reappoint the County Assessor for a four‑year term.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-240: Approve findings and negative declaration for an Environmental Impact Statement for the New Market Light Industrial Park
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-252: Authorize agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the 2025‑2029 Local Recycling Development Grant
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-257: Authorize final payment to Veit & Company, Inc. for Sand Creek Stabilization Phase VI Xanadu Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-264: Approve rezoning from Urban Business Reserve to Rural Business Reserve, preliminary plat of Valley View Industrial Park, and floodplain conditional use permit
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-274: Authorize agreement with the Trust for Public Land to acquire property in Blakeley Township

The Scott County Board of Commissioners approved a series of consent agenda items, including the rezoning for the Valley View Industrial Park and several state grant agreements. The Board also reappointed the County Assessor and approved $14,044,804.23 in claims for September 2024.

• Approved rezoning for Valley View Industrial Park (5-0)
• Reappointed Michael J. Thompson as County Assessor (5-0)
• Approved $14.04M in claims for September 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized 2025-2029 local recycling grant agreement (5-0)
• Authorized Minnesota Department of Health grant agreement (5-0)
• Approved final payment for Sand Creek Stabilization project (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions and payroll processing (5-0)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will first approve the minutes from its September 9, 2024 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on PL#2024-053 to consider a preliminary and final plat for the Hessian One development on 77.18 acres in Section 19 of Belle Plaine Township. The commission will also receive an update on the county’s cannabis ordinance. The meeting will conclude with general business and adjournment.

• Approve September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public hearing: PL#2024-053 – preliminary and final plat for Hessian One (1 lot, 1 outlot, 77.18 acres) in Section 19, Belle Plaine Township
• Planning manager update on the cannabis ordinance
• General business and adjournment

The Planning Advisory Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat of Hessian One, a 1-lot, 1-outlot subdivision on 77.18 acres in Belle Plaine Township, subject to conditions to be addressed before County Board consideration. The public hearing drew no speakers and the roll call vote passed 6-0, with Commissioner Husain absent. Staff also gave an update on the county's cannabis ordinance, noting a draft public hearing is set for November 12, 2024 and County Board adoption in December 2024.

• Recommended approval of Preliminary & Final Plat of Hessian One, 1 lot and 1 outlot on 77.18 acres (6-0, Husain absent)
• Approved September 9, 2024 Planning Advisory Commission minutes (unanimous, Huber abstaining)
• Closed the Hessian One public hearing at 6:34 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:08 PM (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold workshops on regional planning and waste management. The meeting includes several agreements for public safety radio systems, behavioral health projects, and road infrastructure.

• Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the County Highway 9 Railroad Overpass Bridge
• Revocation of County Highway 73 and quit claim deeds to the City of Shakopee and Jackson Township
• Agreements with St. Francis Regional Medical Center/Allina Health Group and Open Door Health Center for the Behavioral Health Center Project
• Agreements with Thermo Bond Buildings, LLC and Vinco, Inc. for Public Safety Radio System projects
• Budget amendment and agreement with Ebert Companies for the Cleary Lake Campground Compliance Project

The Scott County Board approved a formal response letter to the Metropolitan Council's Imagine 2050 Regional Development Guide, with revisions made during the meeting. The board also unanimously approved a consent agenda including agreements for the Public Safety Radio System project, a railroad overpass bridge, and other items. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Resolution 2024-260, authorizing comments on the Imagine 2050 plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-216, budget amendment and agreement with Thermo Bond Buildings for radio system shelters (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-217, agreement with Vinco, Inc. for radio system site preparations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-235, agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for Highway 9 overpass bridge (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-249, revoking County Highway 73 and quit claim deeds to Shakopee and Jackson Township (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-251, appointing Rhonda Otto as Investment Officer (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-254, Title V Maternal and Child Block Grant agreement with MN Dept. of Health (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-262 and 2024-263, agreements with St. Francis Regional Medical Center and Open Door Health Center for Behavioral Health Center (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County and Three Rivers Park District boards are holding a joint meeting to review partnership highlights and the proposed 2025 budget. The boards will also discuss the use of fund balance. All new business items are listed for information and discussion only.

• 2024 Partnership Highlights
• 2025 Proposed Scott County – Three Rivers Partnership Budget
• Use of Fund Balance

Regional Rail Authority

The Scott County Regional Rail Authority will adopt Resolution No. RRA 2024-001, establishing a final levy of $400,000 for 2025 to be included in proposed property tax statements. The meeting will also approve the September 19, 2023 meeting minutes and address routine agenda items such as amendments, other business, and adjournment.

• Adopt Resolution No. RRA 2024-001 establishing a final levy of $400,000 for 2025
• Approve September 19, 2023 Regional Rail Authority meeting minutes
• Consider any agenda amendments
• Address other business
• Adjourn the meeting

The Regional Rail Authority Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. RRA 2024-001, establishing a final levy of $400,000 for 2025 to fund the potential future purchase of the Montgomery-New Prague Union Pacific Rail Line for trail connections. The board also approved the September 19, 2023 meeting minutes and moved an agenda item to the non-consent agenda, all unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. RRA 2024-001, establishing a $400,000 final levy for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved September 19, 2023 Regional Rail Authority meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved agenda item 4.1 from consent to non-consent agenda (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider a maximum proposed levy of $97,026,525 for 2025 property tax statements. The meeting includes several consent agenda items regarding behavioral health services, infrastructure projects, and land use permits.

• Proposed 2025 net levy of $89,222,222
• Interim Use Permit for a sand and gravel mine (Chard Grading & Excavation, LLC)
• Preliminary levy of $1,513,425 for Scott Watershed Management Organization Special Taxing District
• Agreements with EAPC Architects Engineers and JE Dunn Construction Company for the Behavioral Health Center Project
• Line of credit with Old National Bank for the Moraine Addition Housing Trust Project

The Scott County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 proposed property tax levy with a net levy of $89,222,222. The board also approved a sand and gravel mine interim use permit, waste and recycling and coffee services agreements, and various behavioral health and housing project actions. Additionally, the board approved personnel actions and claims totaling $12,303,148.64 for August 2024.

• Approved September 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Daniel M. Wormer as Scott County Surveyor (unanimous)
• Approved sand and gravel mine interim use permit for Chard Grading & Excavation and Chard Exchange (unanimous)
• Authorized waste and recycling services agreement with Waste Management of Minnesota (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 preliminary levy of $1,513,425 for Scott Watershed Management Organization (unanimous)
• Authorized Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic designation, services, and 3 new full-time equivalent positions (unanimous)
• Established maximum proposed 2025 property tax levy of $97,026,525 less aids for a net levy of $89,222,222 (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $12,303,148.64 for August 1 through August 31, 2024 (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop on September 10, 2024. Commissioners will discuss a proposed cannabis ordinance. They will also present a community design update and an internal services budget overview.

• Discussion of a cannabis ordinance
• Presentation on community design
• Presentation on internal services

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing to consider PL#2024-051, a comprehensive plan amendment that would re‑guide ten parcels from the "Transition Area" to the "Rural Business Reserve" at the intersection of State Hwy 13 and County Road 10 in Lydia, Spring Lake Township. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, introductions, and approval of the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes. A planning manager update will be given, and a workshop on the zoning response to cannabis legislation is scheduled.

• Public hearing (PL#2024-051) to approve comprehensive plan amendment re‑guiding 10 parcels at State Hwy 13 & County Rd 10
• Approval of August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Planning manager update
• Workshop: zoning response to cannabis legislation
• Roll call and introductions

The Scott County Planning Advisory Commission voted unanimously to table a request to re-guide ten parcels in Spring Lake Township's Lydia Hamlet area from Transition Area to Rural Business Reserve. The decision came after a public hearing where numerous Lydia residents opposed the amendment, citing concerns about wetlands, drainage, and traffic. Commissioners agreed to wait until the Township completes its master plan and further studies on water and traffic are done.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled comprehensive plan amendment PL#2024-051 for Lydia Hamlet area (6-0, 1 absent)
• Closed public hearing for PL#2024-051 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 PM (unanimous)

Joint Ditch Board

The Joint Ditch Board will review an inspection report and landowner feedback for Scott LeSueur Joint Ditch 3. The board is considering a resolution to order maintenance and authorize a maintenance lien to establish a positive fund balance.

• Inspection report and landowner feedback for Scott LeSueur Joint Ditch 3
• Resolution No. 2024-243: Maintenance lien of $95,000 for Scott LeSueur Joint Ditch No. 3

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a series of consent agenda resolutions. Key actions include approving a $23,816,899 budget and $5,059,108 tax levy for the Community Development Agency, adopting several rezoning and plat approvals, and authorizing grant agreements and contracts. The meeting also includes recognition items, committee reports, and a post‑meeting workshop on capital projects and budget matters.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-239: approve 2025 budget of $23,816,899 and payable tax levy of $5,059,108 for the Scott County Community Development Agency
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-226: approve preliminary 2025 levy of $36,050 for the Scott County Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-228: approve payable 2025 final levy of $40,000 for the Cedar Lake Improvement District
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-246: authorize a budget amendment and contract with Kraemer North America, LLC for the Trunk Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-236: approve rezoning from Urban Business Reserve to Rural Business Reserve, preliminary and final plat of Sand Creek Business Park, a three‑way development agreement, and a conservation easement

The Scott County Board approved a consent agenda including the 2025 Community Development Agency budget of $23,816,899 with a levy of $5,059,108, a preliminary levy for the Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District, and a final levy for the Cedar Lake Improvement District. They also approved rezones and plats for Forest Ridge South Third Addition, Warren Addition, and Sand Creek Business Park, along with a contract for the Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass Project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2025 CDA budget of $23,816,899 and levy of $5,059,108 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary 2025 levy of $36,050 for Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District (unanimous)
• Approved final 2025 levy of $40,000 for Cedar Lake Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and plat for Forest Ridge South Third Addition (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 81.73 acres to A-3 and plat for Warren Addition (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to Rural Business Reserve and plat for Sand Creek Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kraemer North America for Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass Project (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental aid agreement with Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Discussions include the Merriam Junction Trail project and a conditional use permit for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. The meeting also includes workshops on legislative priorities and child services budgeting.

• Resolution No. 2024-218: Amendment to Conditional Use Permit #616-C-8 for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival
• Resolution No. 2024-215: Budget amendment and agreement with Ames Construction, Inc. for the Merriam Junction Trail Project
• Resolution No. 2024-224: Fourth amendment to SRF Consulting Group Inc. for Merriam Junction Trail design services
• Resolution No. 2024-227: Budget amendment for American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Moraine Addition Housing Trust Project
• Resolution No. 2024-189: Estimates of just compensation for the County Highway 78 and 79 Roundabout Project

The Scott County Board approved amendments to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival's conditional use permit, allowing the festival to sell additional parking passes at the gate after 1:30 p.m. and reducing the at-the-gate parking fee from triple to double the pre-purchased price. The board also approved a consent agenda including contracts for software, IT security, and trail projects, and rejected bids for two public safety radio system projects.

• Approved amendments to Renaissance Festival CUP #616-C-8 allowing backfill parking sales from 1:30 p.m. and reducing gate parking fee to double pre-purchased price (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-189 approving right-of-way estimates for Highway 78/79 roundabout (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-199 authorizing Accela software contract with Carahsoft (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-214 approving IT security services agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-215 authorizing Ames Construction contract for Merriam Junction Trail (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-219 authorizing Safe and Secure Courthouse Initiative grant application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-232 rejecting all bids for Public Safety Radio System Equipment Shelters (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-233 rejecting all bids for Public Safety Radio System Site Preparations (unanimous)

General

The Scott County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request to increase the allowed building height for a material processing building. The board will also review minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting.

• PL#2024-014: Request to increase building height from 45 feet to 103 feet in the I-2 District (Cambria Real Estate Holdings, LLC and Great Plains Sands, LLC) in Section 33 of Louisville Township

The Board of Adjustment approved a request from Cambria REH, LLC to exceed the standard building height limit in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District. The variance allows for a material processing building to reach 103 feet, up from the 45-foot maximum.

• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Cambria REH, LLC to increase building height from 45 feet to 103 feet (7-0)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will approve the July 8, 2024 meeting minutes and consider routine consent agenda items, including the rezoning of 81.73 acres from an A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District to an A‑3 Agricultural Preservation Density District. The commission will hold public hearings on five permit requests: an interim sand & gravel mine, a flood‑fringe fill for Valley View Industrial Park, a parking amendment for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, a tree & landscape contractor yard, and a rail‑served material trans‑loading and processing center. A planning manager update and general business will follow.

• PL#2024-043 – Rezoning of 81.73 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Section 19, Belle Plaine Township (David & Connie O'Brien)
• PL#2024-036 – Interim Use Permit for a sand & gravel mine on 28.97 acres in Section 5, Belle Plaine Township (Chard Grading & Excavation, LLC.)
• PL#2024-012 – Conditional Use Permit to add >1,000 cubic yards of fill in the flood fringe for Valley View Industrial Park, Sections 8 & 17, Sand Creek Township (JMH Land Development Company, LLC.)
• PL#2024-040 – Amendment to Conditional Use Permit #616-C-8 for Minnesota Renaissance Festival parking in Sections 16, 21 & 28, Louisville Township (Mid-America Festivals Corporation)
• PL#2024-011 – Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit for a rail‑served material trans‑loading & processing center on 81.29 acres, Heavy Industrial (I-2) zoning, Section 33, Louisville Township (Cambria Real Estate Holdings, LLC.)

The Scott County Planning Advisory Commission approved the rezoning, preliminary plat, and final plat for the Warren Addition, an 81.73-acre agricultural subdivision in Belle Plaine Township. The commission also recommended approval of an interim use permit for a sand and gravel mine, a rezoning and preliminary plat for an industrial park, and several other conditional use permits. All votes were unanimous with 7 ayes.

• Approved rezoning, preliminary plat, and final plat for Warren Addition (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for Chard Grading & Excavation sand and gravel mine (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning, preliminary plat, and CUP for Valley View Industrial Park (7-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP amendment for Mid America Festivals Corporation parking conditions (7-0)
• Continued CUP request for Hawkins Property, LLC contractor yard (7-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat and CUP for Cambria REH, LLC material trans loading facility (7-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring several budget amendments and infrastructure agreements. The meeting includes a legislative summary from Representative Brad Tabke and a workshop on public records and the Legacy Central groundbreaking.

• Property tax abatement for Northern States Power in the City of Shakopee
• Budget amendment and agreement with SRF Consulting Group Inc. for Merriam Junction Regional Trail inspection
• Addition of two full-time equivalent Human Services positions for MnCHOICES
• Interim Use Permit for a home painting business (Tresa Anderson)
• Agreement with Mid-America Festivals Corporation for Sheriff's Office services

The Scott County Board approved a resolution adding two full-time equivalent Human Services positions for MnCHOICES assessments and a budget amendment, despite Commissioner Wolf voting no and other commissioners expressing frustration over a seven-month case backlog. The board also approved several other consent agenda items, including road revocations, a property tax abatement for Northern States Power, and agreements for trail construction and Sheriff's Office services. The meeting included an informational update from Representative Brad Tabke on the 2024 legislative session and recognition of County Administrator Lezlie Vermillion with the Joseph F. Ries Excellence Award.

• Approved two new MnCHOICES Human Services positions and budget amendment (4-1, Wolf nay)
• Approved amendments to contracts with Pinnacle Services, Thomas Allen, and AB&B Services (unanimous)
• Approved revocation of roads to Cedar Lake and Helena Townships (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment and agreement with SRF Consulting for Merriam Junction Regional Trail construction inspection (unanimous)
• Approved property tax abatement for Northern States Power in Shakopee (unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement with MN DNR for Merriam Junction Regional Trail (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Mid-America Festivals for Sheriff's Office services (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for home painting business (Tresa Anderson) (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss financial updates and budget proposals. The session includes a review of the Regional Rail Levy and the CDA preliminary budget.

• Proposed Budget & Q2 Financial Update (Regional Rail Levy)
• CDA Preliminary Budget
• SOLO Community Engagement

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to receive a presentation regarding the Scott Watershed Management Organization's 2027-2037 Watershed Plan development.

• Presentation on Scott Watershed Management Organization 2027-2037 Watershed Plan Development

County Board

The Scott County Board will meet to approve multiple contracts and resolutions, including turn-lane improvements on County Highway 91, fiber agreements, bridge truss analysis, and grants for mental health and reentry housing. The board will also consider liquor license renewals and temporary permits for local businesses.

• Cooperative agreement with City of Credit River for turn lane improvements on County Highway 91
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-183 for superseding fiber master agreements
• Budget amendment for Holmes Street Bridge truss analysis ($1.2M+ with HDR Engineering)
• Mobile mental health crisis grant application with Minnesota Department of Human Services
• Law enforcement center plumbing project contract with Core Mechanical Services ($1.2M+)

The Board approved several resolutions for road improvements, bridge analysis, and fiber agreements. It also authorized grant applications for mental health crisis and reentry housing programs and approved two liquor licenses.

• Approved turn lane improvements on County Highway 91 with City of Credit River (4-0)
• Approved superseding fiber master agreements (4-0)
• Approved agreement amendment for County Highway 16 project (4-0)
• Authorized application for Mobile Mental Health Crisis Grant (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment and truss analysis for Holmes Street Bridge (4-0)
• Approved consultant services for County Highways 23 and 68 roundabout (4-0)
• Approved 1.0 FTE Systems Support Technician position (4-0)
• Authorized application for Smart Reentry Housing Demonstration Program Grant (4-0)

County Board

The Board will consider resolutions regarding bridge replacement priorities and a subdivision services agreement with St. Lawrence Township. The meeting includes a flood update from the Emergency Management Director. A workshop following the meeting will address solid waste planning and facility updates.

• Adding six Scott County bridges to the Bridge Replacement Priority List
• Subdivision Services Agreement with St. Lawrence Township
• Flood update from Emergency Management Director Scott Haas
• Lawful gambling permit for Jordan Fire Department Relief Association

The Board declared a state of emergency following spring and summer flooding events. Other actions included establishing a subdivision services agreement with St. Lawrence Township and updating the bridge replacement priority list.

• Declared a State of Emergency for 2024 spring and summer flooding (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Services Agreement with St. Lawrence Township (unanimous)
• Added six bridges to the Bridge Replacement Priority List (unanimous)
• Designated Star Tribune as the County's Official Newspaper (unanimous)
• Approved Lawful Gambling Off-Site Permit for Jordan Fire Department Relief Association (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing for 31 personnel actions (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Commission will consider rezoning 67.82 acres for Sand Creek Business Park and 97.13 acres for Valley View Industrial Park. It will also review a permit for a home painting business in Spring Lake Township. A request regarding a sand and gravel mine has been continued to August.

• Rezoning of 67.82 acres for Sand Creek Business Park
• Rezoning of 97.13 acres for Valley View Industrial Park
• Interim Use Permit for a home painting business in Spring Lake Township

The Planning Advisory Commission recommended approval for the rezoning and platting of the Sand Creek Business Park. An interim use permit for a home-based painting business was approved, while a proposal for the Valley View Industrial Park was tabled.

• Approved interim use permit for Anderson painting business (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Sand Creek Business Park rezoning and plat (6-1)
• Denied recommendation for Valley View Industrial Park rezoning and plat (3-3)
• Tabled Valley View Industrial Park application pending Lot 1 and 2 outcome (6-0)
• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions, including grant agreements with the Minnesota Department of Health and a settlement agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on mining permits and upcoming public hearings regarding road revocations in Cedar Lake and Helena Townships.

• Budget amendment for ARPA funds and contract with Greystone Construction for the Family Resource Center project
• Interim Use Permit for Sand and Gravel Mining (JMH Sandpiper Ridge, LLC)
• Final payment to Valley Paving, Inc. for the Highway 15/16 Traffic Signal Project in Shakopee
• Public hearings on July 16 regarding Cedar Lane and Baseline Avenue revocations
• Acquisition of tax forfeited lands for roadway purposes in Prior Lake

The Scott County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including a $48.6 million disbursement of claims for May 2024 and various grant and service agreements. The Board also authorized an interim use permit for sand and gravel mining and approved budget amendments for a recreation space project. Additionally, the commissioners recognized a retiring public health nurse and reviewed personnel actions.

• Approved $48,662,200.51 in claims for May 2024 (5-0)
• Approved interim use permit for sand and gravel mining (5-0)
• Authorized ARPA budget amendment for recreation space project (5-0)
• Approved drug treatment court cooperative agreement (5-0)
• Approved final payment to Valley Paving, Inc. for traffic signal project (5-0)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor licenses for local events (5-0)
• Designated Rhonda Otto as Identified Official with Authority (5-0)

Community Health Board

The board will receive reports from the Community Health Services Administrator, Public Health Staff, and the Scott County Medical Director. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 2023 and May 2023.

• Approval of November 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of May 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• Report from the Community Health Services Administrator and Public Health Staff
• Report from the Scott County Medical Director

The Scott County Community Health Board met on June 18, 2024, and approved the minutes of its November 21, 2023 and May 16, 2023 meetings unanimously. The board received reports on the 2023 Community Health Board recap, the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), a Community Health Assessment update, and infectious disease issues. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.

• Approved November 21, 2023 Community Health Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 Community Health Board minutes (unanimous)
• Received Community Health Board reports on 2023 recap, SHIP, Community Health Assessment, and infectious disease
• Adjourned at 9:02 a.m.

Planning Advisory Commission

The Scott County Planning Advisory Commission will consider a consent agenda item for a preliminary and final plat of Forest Ridge South Third Addition, and hold a public hearing for an interim use permit for sand and gravel mining. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a planning manager update.

• Preliminary and final plat for Forest Ridge South Third Addition, 2 lots, 42.70 acres, New Market Township
• Interim use permit for sand and gravel mining by JMH Sandpiper Ridge, LLC, in St. Lawrence Township

The Planning Advisory Commission unanimously recommended approval of an interim use permit for JMH Sandpiper Ridge, LLC to operate a sand and gravel mine. The commission also approved the preliminary and final plats for the Forest Ridge South Third Addition.

• Approved preliminary and final plat of Forest Ridge South Third Addition (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for JMH Sandpiper Ridge, LLC sand and gravel mine (7-0)
• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests in Spring Lake Township. The items involve requests for reduced lot frontage and a setback variance from a DNR Natural Environment Lake.

• Variance request to reduce required lot frontage from 66 feet to 30 feet in Spring Lake Township
• Variance request for a setback from a DNR Natural Environment Lake to replace a septic system in Spring Lake Township

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variance requests. One allows for reduced lot frontage via an easement, and the other permits a reduced setback from a lake to replace a non-compliant septic system.

• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Alshebaiki variance (PL#2024-030) to reduce required lot frontage from 66 feet to 30 feet on an easement of record (7-0)
• Approved Borowicz variance (PL#2024-032) to reduce DNR Natural Environment Lake setback from 150 feet to 70 feet for septic tanks and 79 feet for a drain field (7-0)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions regarding local infrastructure and park development. The agenda includes contract amendments for highway interchange projects and the Spring Lake Regional Park project. Additionally, commissioners will receive information on volunteer program results.

• Contract increase for Spring Lake Regional Park Lakefront Development Construction Project
• Amendment to US 169/TH 282/County Highway 9 Interchange Project agreement with WSB and Associates, Inc.
• Revoking County Highway 87 in Prior Lake and Spring Lake Township
• Final payment to Pearson Bros., Inc. for the 2023 Annual County Highway Sealcoat Project
• Support for Belle Plaine intersection improvements at Trunk Highway 25 and County Highway 9

The Board approved several resolutions regarding highway projects, park development, and insurance benefits. It also authorized an interim use permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit and approved various personnel actions.

• Approved final payment to Pearson Bros., Inc. for 2023 Highway Sealcoat Project (4-0)
• Approved revoking County Highway 87 and authorizing quit claim deeds to Prior Lake and Spring Lake Township (4-0)
• Approved interim use permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit for Timothy L. & Sandy L. Breeggemann (4-0)
• Approved contract increase for Spring Lake Regional Park Lakefront Development (4-0)
• Approved amendment to US 169/TH 282/County Highway 9 Interchange Project agreement with WSB and Associates, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved amendment to WIC and Peer Breastfeeding Support Programs contract with Carver County (4-0)
• Approved insurance benefit costs and associated budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved support for Belle Plaine intersection improvements at TH 25 and County Highway 3 (4-0)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a combined intoxicating liquor license for Henderson Station Brewing Company. The board is also voting on several infrastructure contracts and grant applications.

• Public hearing for Henderson Station Brewing Company (DBA Union Trail Brewing Company) liquor license in Blakeley Township
• Agreement with Eureka Construction, Inc. for the County Highway 69 and 78 Roundabout Project
• Rezone from A-1 Agricultural Preservation District to A-3 Agricultural Preservation Density District
• Agreement with Access Networks for Fiber to the Home build in Blakeley Township
• Contract with Link Excavating, Inc. for the 2024 Building Demolition Project

The Board approved a combined on-off sale liquor license for Union Trail Brewing Company in Blakeley Township. Several consent items were passed, including a roundabout project contract and a zoning change. The Board also approved various personnel actions and grant applications.

• Approved on-off sale liquor license for Union Trail Brewing Company (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Eureka Construction, Inc. for Hwy 69 and 78 roundabout project (unanimous)
• Approved rezone from A-1 to A-3 for Bauer Brothers Partnership/Dorothy F. Jelen Revocable Trust (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Access Networks for fiber to the home build in Blakeley Township (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Link Excavating, Inc. for 2024 building demolition project (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Barb Hedstrom to Parks Advisory Commission (unanimous)
• Approved 1-to-4 day temporary on-sale liquor license for Hometown Bats Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing for 33 personnel actions (unanimous)

General

The Scott County Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The board will determine if the requested deviations from county road right-of-way and side yard setback requirements are approved.

• PL#2024-017: Variance from County Road Right-Of-Way for baseball dugout and batting cage (St. Patrick Athletic Assn.)
• PL#2024-020: Variance from 30 ft. side yard setback to 21.7 ft. for a house addition (Donald J. Roach)

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance for St. Patrick Athletics to replace baseball facilities and a variance for a residential house addition in Spring Lake Township.

• Approved variance for St. Patrick Athletics to replace baseball dugout and batting cage (7-0)
• Approved variance for Roach house addition to reduce side yard setback from 30' to 21.7' (7-0)
• Approved April 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land use requests. The body will review a rezoning application in Belle Plaine Township and an interim use permit for a dwelling unit in Louisville Township.

• PL#2024-016: Rezone of 79.04 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Belle Plaine Township
• PL#2024-019: Interim Use Permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit in Louisville Township

The Planning Advisory Commission approved a rezoning request for Bauer Brothers and granted an Interim Use Permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit for Timothy and Sandra Breeggemann.

• Approved rezoning of 79.04 acres from A-1 to A-3 for Bauer Brothers (7-0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Timothy and Sandra Breeggemann to construct a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (7-0)
• Approved amended minutes from April 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt an ordinance establishing the McMahon Lake Outlet Special Tax District. They will also consider a 2025 levy assessment of $4,400 for taxable properties within that district.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 36 establishing the McMahon Lake Outlet Special Tax District
• Proposed 2025 levy assessment of $4,400 for McMahon Lake Outlet Special Tax District properties
• Final payment to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for County Highway 21 and Trunk Highway 13 Roundabout Project
• Interim Use Permit for Valley Paving, Inc. to operate a temporary asphalt plant
• Conditional Use Permit for Central Trailer Sales for a trailer sales and service center

The Board created a special tax district for the McMahon Lake Outlet Project and approved a 2025 levy assessment of $4,400 on taxable properties within that district. The Board also approved several infrastructure agreements, land use permits, and personnel actions.

• Established McMahon Lake Outlet Special Tax District (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 levy assessment of $4,400 for McMahon Lake Outlet Special Tax District (unanimous)
• Authorized final payment to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for Hwy 21 and Trunk Hwy 13 Roundabout Project (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for Valley Paving, Inc. temporary asphalt plant (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Central Trailer Sales center (unanimous)
• Authorized inmate housing agreement with Hennepin County (unanimous)
• Authorized subdivision services agreement with Sand Creek Township (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Trevor Johnson, Bristol Evasco, and Angela Rasmussen to advisory committees (unanimous)

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will meet to approve 2023 drainage ditch expenditure records. The board will also receive updates on ditch inspections and anticipated liens for 2025.

• Resolution 2024-137: Approving 2023 County Records of Drainage Ditch Expenditures
• Inspection reports for Joint Ditch 3, County Ditch 12, and County Ditch 13
• Update on the County Ditch 10 Repair Project
• Information on anticipated liens on Scott County Drainage Ditches for 2025

The Scott County Ditch Board met on May 7, 2024 and approved Resolution 2024-137, adopting the county records of drainage ditch expenditures for 2023. The board also approved the minutes of its August 1, 2023 meeting. Commissioners received information, with no action recorded, on inspection reports for Joint Ditch 3, County Ditch 12 and County Ditch 13, an update on the County Ditch 10 repair project, and anticipated 2025 ditch liens. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 a.m.

• Approved Resolution 2024-137 adopting 2023 Scott County drainage ditch expenditure records (unanimous)
• Approved August 1, 2023 Ditch Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received information on inspection reports for Joint Ditch 3, County Ditch 12 and County Ditch 13 (no action recorded)
• Received update on the County Ditch 10 repair project (no action recorded)
• Received information on anticipated 2025 liens on Scott County drainage ditches (no action recorded)

County Board

The County Board will hold a workshop to review the 2023 Visitor/Guest Services and 2023-2024 Winter reports. Members will also discuss the status of the Parks and Trails long-range plan implementation and future priorities.

• Visitor/Guest Services 2023 Report
• 2023-2024 Winter Report
• Parks and Trails long-range plan implementation status
• Review of 2-year to 15-year priority horizons

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed multifamily senior housing development in Shakopee. The meeting includes various infrastructure agreements, grant applications, and the scheduling of future public hearings.

• Public hearing on multifamily senior housing development in the City of Shakopee
• Contract with S.M. Hentges & Son, Inc. for the Trunk Highway 169 and County Highway 59 Interchange Project
• Cooperative Agreement with Shakopee Public Utilities Commission for the County Highway 69 and 78 Roundabout
• Public hearing scheduled for May 7, 2024, regarding the McMahon Lake Outlet Tax District
• Public hearing scheduled for May 21, 2024, regarding a liquor license for Henderson Station Brewing Company

The Board approved the pledge of general obligation bonds for a 60-unit senior housing complex and new CDA office at the former Central School site. Several infrastructure contracts and grant applications were approved via the consent agenda. The Board also scheduled two upcoming public hearings for May.

• Approved bonding for 60-unit senior housing and CDA office in Shakopee (unanimous)
• Approved psychiatric consultation agreement with St. Croix Psychiatric, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved contract with S.M. Hentges & Son, Inc. for TH 169 and CH 59 interchange (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative agreements for 2024 sealcoat program with four townships (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. for 2024 highway sealcoating (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of liquor license for Minnesota Renaissance Festival (unanimous)
• Scheduled May 7 public hearing for McMahon Lake Outlet Tax District (unanimous)
• Scheduled May 21 public hearing for Henderson Station Brewing Company liquor license (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission is meeting to consider several land-use permits. The body will review requests for a temporary asphalt plant and a trailer sales center, as well as a preliminary plat for a material trans loading center.

• Interim Use Permit for a temporary asphalt plant (Valley Paving, Inc.) in Belle Plaine and St. Lawrence Townships
• Conditional Use Permit for a trailer sales and service center (Central Trailer Sales) in Sand Creek Township
• Preliminary Plat for 2 lots and 3 outlots for a rail-served material trans loading and processing center in Louisville Township

The Planning Advisory Commission approved an interim use permit for a temporary asphalt plant and a conditional use permit for a trailer sales and service center. A request for a material trans loading and processing center was tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved interim use permit for Valley Paving, Inc. temporary asphalt plant (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Central Trailer Sales, Inc. trailer sales and service center (7-0)
• Tabled preliminary plat and conditional use permit for Cambria Real Estate Holdings, LLC (7-0)
• Approved February 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request to approve a variance from the required 45-foot building height limit. The applicant seeks to construct a 103-foot material processing building in Section 33 of Louisville Township.

• Variance request for a 103-foot material processing building in Section 33, Louisville Township

The Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to continue the public hearing for Cambria Real Estate Holdings, LLC's variance request. The applicant sought to increase building height from 45 to 103 feet in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District. The continuation was based on County Staff and Township recommendations to resolve frontage road details.

• Approved March 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Cambria Real Estate variance hearing PL#2024-014 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 PM (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several grant amendments and license renewals. They are scheduling a public hearing for April 16 regarding a multifamily senior housing development in Shakopee. The meeting includes workshops on the CDA, fiber audit, and dispatch partnerships.

• Public hearing set for April 16 regarding multifamily senior housing in Shakopee
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Reguide 27 Properties
• Reappointment of Anthony J. Winiecki as Scott County Highway Engineer
• Grant application for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program
• Malt liquor license renewals for JCI Shakopee and St. Benedicts Baseball Association

The Scott County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to pledge the county's full faith and credit for bonds to finance a multifamily senior housing development in Shakopee, setting a public hearing for April 16. The board also adopted a 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment for properties in Sand Creek Township and reappointed Anthony J. Winiecki as County Highway Engineer. Several budget amendments, grant authorizations, and personnel actions were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved pledge of full faith and credit for senior housing bonds in Shakopee (unanimous)
• Adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Sand Creek Town Board properties (unanimous)
• Reappointed Anthony J. Winiecki as County Highway Engineer for 2024-2028 term (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for Drug-Free Communities Support Program (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to DHS Grant No. 233717 and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of malt liquor licenses for JCI Shakopee and St. Benedicts Baseball Association (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing for eight personnel actions including separations and promotions (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions including property acquisitions in Prior Lake and for the Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve. The meeting also covers infrastructure contracts for trail maintenance and road roundabouts.

• Purchase agreement for property at 13780 McKenna Road NW in Prior Lake
• Acquisition of real property for the Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve
• Fourth Amendment to the Development Agreement for Shakopee Sand Mining
• Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with the City of Shakopee for County Highway 69 and 78 Roundabout
• Budget amendment of $37,191 for Minnesota Department of Human Services Grant No. 225051

The Board approved several infrastructure and land use resolutions, including the acquisition of property for the Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve. Other actions included approving plat maps, road maintenance agreements, and personnel changes.

• Approved property acquisition for Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve (4-1)
• Approved purchase agreement for property at 13780 McKenna Road NW in Prior Lake (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Schumann Third Addition and Meierbachtol Addition (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative maintenance agreement with City of Shakopee for Hwy 69 and 78 roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative agreement with City of Carver for Merriam Junction Trail (unanimous)
• Approved $12,157,548.30 in claims from February 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 15 personnel actions including 4 separations and 11 hires/promotions (unanimous)
• Approved fourth amendment to Shakopee Sand Mining development agreement (unanimous)

General

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property in Section 9 of Spring Lake Township. The board will also conduct a workshop on development trends, regional planning, and ordinance updates.

• Public hearing for PL#2024-002: variance request for 75-foot setback to ordinary high-water level and 25% impervious surface maximum (Patrick & Karen Dwyer)

The Scott County Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Patrick & Karen Dwyer (PL#2024-002) reducing the required 75-foot setback from the Ordinary High-Water Level to 60 feet and increasing the impervious surface maximum from 25% to 62.33% on a property in Spring Lake Township. The vote was 7-0. The board also approved the January 8, 2024 minutes (with one abstention) and adjourned at 6:51 PM. A workshop on development trends and ordinance updates was listed but no actions were recorded.

• Approved variance from 75-foot to 60-foot OHWL setback for Dwyer property (7-0)
• Approved variance from 25% to 62.33% impervious surface maximum for Dwyer property (7-0)
• Approved January 8, 2024 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous, Watson abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 PM (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions regarding regional trail projects, road interchanges, and housing. The meeting includes a workshop on the Regional Vet Court and an update on 2024 assessments affecting 2025 taxes.

• Cooperative Agreement for the Shepherd of the Lake Family Housing Project
• Trunk Highway 169 and County Highway 59 Interchange Project
• Interim Use Permit for expansion of the Maranda Mine
• Transfer of $201,826.34 between Municipal and Regular State Aid Construction Accounts
• Eminent Domain proceedings for the Merriam Junction Trail Project

The Scott County Board of Commissioners met on March 5, 2024 and approved all items on its consent agenda, including an interim use permit for expansion of the Maranda Mine and agreements for the Trunk Highway 169/County Highway 59 interchange, the Merriam Junction Trail, and the Shepherd of the Lake Family Housing Project. All votes were unanimous. The board also received an informational update on the 2024 assessment affecting 2025 taxes and approved routine payroll personnel actions. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-38: cooperative agreement with Scott County CDA for Shepherd of the Lake Family Housing Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-47: 2026-2036 Scott Watershed Management Organization water resources plan update (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-53: cooperative agreement with MnDOT and St. Lawrence Township for Trunk Highway 169 and County Highway 59 interchange (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-71: interim use permit for expansion of the Maranda Mine, applicant Pentagon Materials, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-78: certifying appraised values and authorizing eminent domain for Merriam Junction Trail Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-64: transfer of $201,826.34 from Municipal State Aid Construction Account to Regular State Aid Construction Account (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-80: Veterans Treatment Court cooperative agreement, adding .75 FTE probation officer, and 2024 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing of personnel actions, including 9 new hires or status changes (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the adoption of Ordinance 35 to establish the Scott County Housing Trust Fund. The meeting includes several contract awards for road preservation and park projects, as well as land use approvals in New Market and Louisville Townships.

• Adoption of Ordinance 35 regarding the Scott County Housing Trust Fund
• Contract awards to Valley Paving, Inc. and OMG Midwest Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Preservation Program
• Approval of Endeavor 2nd Addition plat and conditional use permit for indoor storage in New Market Township
• Approval of Marystown Estates plat and conditional use permit for 2 lots on 8 acres in Louisville Township
• Contract award to JTS Construction for the Doyle Kennefick Regional Park Trails Project

The Scott County Board of Commissioners met on February 20, 2024, and approved a 17-item consent agenda, including several 2024 road and park contracts, grant applications, and a joint family homelessness program with Carver County. In separate action, the Board adopted Ordinance 35 establishing a county Housing Trust Fund, to be administered by the Scott County Community Development Agency, and approved a preliminary and final plat for Marystown Estates in Louisville Township. The Board also held a closed attorney/client meeting on a property matter and adjourned at 11:23 a.m. All recorded motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 35 creating the Scott County Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary/final plat and conditional use permit for Marystown Estates, 2 lots on 8 acres in Louisville Township (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2024-15 for Endeavor 2nd Addition indoor storage CUP in New Market Township (unanimous)
• Awarded 2024 Pavement Preservation contracts to Valley Paving (Package A) and OMG Midwest/Minnesota Paving & Materials (Package B) (unanimous)
• Awarded Doyle Kennefick Regional Park Trails Project contract to JTS Construction (unanimous)
• Authorized joint participation with Carver County in Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Accepted Metropolitan Council grants for Merriam Junction Regional Trail, hazard tree removal/ash replacement, and Cleary Lake campground shower/bath building (unanimous)
• Approved Record of Disbursements and claims totaling $18,743,584.28 for January 1–31, 2024 (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an interim use permit for the expansion of the Maranda Mine. The body will also consider two requests for preliminary and final plats in Spring Lake and Blakeley Townships.

• Public hearing for Maranda Mine expansion interim use permit (Pentagon Materials, Inc.)
• Preliminary and Final Plat of Shumann Third Addition (two lots on 14.62 acres)
• Preliminary and Final Plat of Meierbachtol Addition (one lot and one outlot on 132 acres)
• Re-election of the Planning Commission Secretary

The commission approved an interim use permit for Pentagon Materials to expand a sand and gravel mining facility. Two residential plat requests were also approved. Commissioner Robbins was elected as Secretary of the Planning Commission.

• Approved Interim Use Permit for Pentagon Materials sand and gravel mine expansion (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat of Schumann Third Addition (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat of Meierbachtols Addition (6-0, 1 absent)
• Elected Commissioner Robbins as Secretary of the Planning Commission (5-0, 2 abstentions/absent)
• Approved January 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed enactment of Ordinance 35 for the Scott County Housing Trust Fund. The meeting also includes several resolutions concerning infrastructure projects, zoning amendments, and park agreements.

• Public hearing on Proposed Ordinance 35 (Scott County Housing Trust Fund)
• Amendment to Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3, Chapter 6
• Intergovernmental Agreement for County Highway 83 and Valley View Drive/Tintaochanku Traffic Signal Project
• Relocation Agreement with Xcel Energy, Inc. for Trunk Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass Project
• Solid Waste License Amendment and fee setting for Dem-Com Landfill LLC Expansion

The Scott County Board held a public hearing on a proposed ordinance creating a Scott County Housing Trust Fund, funded by the metro-wide 0.25% sales tax enacted in the 2023 Legislative session and administered by the Scott County Community Development Agency. No public comment was received, and the ordinance will be presented for adoption on February 20. The Board also approved a 25-item consent agenda, including 14 resolutions and liquor license approvals, all by unanimous votes. No substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Opened public hearing on proposed Ordinance 35 (Housing Trust Fund) at 9:16 a.m. (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing at 9:33 a.m. with no public comment (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-19: intergovernmental agreement with Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and City of Shakopee for CH 83/Valley View Drive/Tintaochanku traffic signal (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-27: amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 3, Chapter 6 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-28: amendment to 2024 Legislative Platform adding Scott/Dakota Household Hazardous Waste Facility (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-45: solid waste license amendment and license fee for Dem-Com Landfill LLC expansion (unanimous)
• Approved 25 payroll personnel actions including separations, probationary hires, and two 911 dispatch supervisor promotions (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider establishing a Housing Trust Fund and review a jail study update. The meeting includes several rezoning requests and agreements for regional waste and social services.

• Proposed Ordinance 35 to establish a Housing Trust Fund with a public hearing set for February 6, 2024
• Joint Powers Agreement with Dakota County for a Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling Facility
• Rezone from TR to TR-C for Pomije Farms, LLC
• Rezone from A-1 to A-3 for Randy Kubes and Hazel A. Jones
• Agreement with Canvas Health, Inc. for after-hours emergency social services response

The Scott County Board of Commissioners met on January 16, 2024, and approved a consent agenda that included setting a February 6 public hearing on a proposed Housing Trust Fund ordinance and adopting 11 resolutions on topics including road funding, a joint hazardous waste facility with Dakota County, and two farmstead rezones. The Board also approved payroll personnel actions and a record of disbursements totaling $15,572,759.48 for December 2023. All votes recorded were unanimous. The meeting included a jail study update and commissioner reports but no other substantive decisions.

• Set Feb 6, 2024 public hearing on proposed Ordinance 35 establishing a Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-16 advancing County State Aid Highway funds from 2025 construction allotment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-17 authorizing cooperative maintenance agreement with Shakopee for city signal systems (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-20 authorizing attachment to Canvas Health master agreement for after-hours emergency social services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-21 approving rezone from TR to TR-C for Pomije Farms, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-22 approving rezone from A-1 to A-3 for Randy Kubes and Hazel A. Jones trust (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-25 authorizing joint powers agreement with Dakota County for regional household hazardous waste facility, with amended renewal language (unanimous)
• Approved payroll personnel actions including 6 separations, 10 probationary hires, and 3 promotions (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Scott County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance for a private driveway. The board will also elect its 2024 officers.

• Public hearing for PL#2023-099: request to allow three lots to share a private driveway in a Township Road Right-of-Way
• Election of 2024 Board of Adjustment officers
• Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Scott County Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from November 13, 2023, and held elections for 2023 board officers. The board also heard a presentation on a variance request for a shared private driveway (James Michael Variance, PL#2023-099), though the specific outcome of the variance vote is cut off in the provided text.

• Approved minutes of November 13, 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Ray Huber as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Donna Hentges as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Deputy Clerk of the Board as Secretary (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider two rezoning requests and a proposal for a new zoning ordinance regarding watershed standards. The body will also hold a public hearing for a plat and conditional use permit for Marystown Estates.

• PL#2023-096: Rezone 80 acres from Transition Reserve to Transition Reserve Cluster in Cedar Lake Township
• PL#2023-092: Rezone 128 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Belle Plaine Township
• PL#2023-092: Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Conditional Use Permit for Marystown Estates (2 lots on 8 acres) in Louisville Township
• Zoning Ordinance No. 3 – Chapter 6 Article G: Addition of Prior Lake Watershed District area permitting language

The commission approved two rezoning requests and recommended approval for a residential plat and watershed ordinance amendments. The Marystown Estates recommendation was made despite a recommendation for denial from Louisville Township.

• Approved Pomije rezone from Transition Reserve to Transition Reserve Cluster District (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Jones rezone from A-1 to A-3 Agricultural Preservation Density District (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Marystown Estates Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Conditional Use Permit (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 6 Zoning Ordinance amendments for Prior Lake Watershed District standards (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Tom Vonhof as Chair, Lee Watson as Vice Chair, and the Deputy Clerk as Secretary (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024 and adopt new operating rules. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple resolutions for infrastructure projects, intergovernmental agreements, and liquor license renewals.

• Agreement with MN DOT for the US 169 and Trunk Highway 282 Interchange Project
• Budget amendment and agreement with the City of Savage for the Savage Library Remodel Project
• Agreement with the City of Savage for the County Highway 16 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Agreement with Nearmap US, Inc. for oblique aerial imagery
• Renewal of intoxicating liquor and wine licenses for Cedar Lake and Spring Lake Townships

The Scott County Board of Commissioners held its reorganization meeting for 2024, electing Commissioner Weckman Brekke as Chair and Commissioner Beer as Vice Chair. The Board also approved the December 19, 2023 minutes and adopted a full consent agenda containing various municipal agreements, transportation projects, and operating resolutions.

• Elected Commissioner Weckman Brekke as Chair of the Board for 2024 (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Beer as Vice Chair of the Board for 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2023 Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Scott County Board Operating Rules and Guidelines, Resolution No. 2024-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Board and committee appointments, Resolution No. 2024-2 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 County Board meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized MnDOT agreement for US 169 and Trunk Highway 282 Interchange Project, Resolution No. 2024-3 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions and payroll processing (unanimous)