Scott County public meetings in 2025

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will meet at 8:00 a.m. on December 16, 2025. The agenda includes a consent agenda, approval of the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes, and a continuation of the public hearing on County Drainage Ditch No. 4. No decisions are listed beyond the routine items.

• Approve November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Continuation of public hearing on County Drainage Ditch No. 4
• Consent agenda items (unspecified)

County Board

The Scott County Board will set the 2026 gross levy at $104,920,829 and approve the 2026 budget and capital improvement plan. The meeting includes a consent agenda with 26 resolutions covering employee pay, road maintenance, and various agreements.

• Setting 2026 gross levy at $104,920,829
• Approving 2026 budget and capital improvement plan
• Approving renewal of liquor licenses for 2026
• Approving 2026 solid waste special assessment fees
• Approving rezone of 120.54 acres to Transition Reserve Cluster District

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a series of resolutions, including authorizing $536,878 from opioid settlement funds. It will also adopt the final 2026 levy and budget for the Scott Watershed Management Organization Special Taxing District and approve road‑improvement projects for several townships and the City of Belle Plaine. Additional items include liquor‑license renewals and a grant agreement for the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force. A pre‑meeting workshop will discuss Paid Family Medical Leave.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-274 to authorize expenditures of opioid settlement funds totaling $536,878
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-276 to approve the final 2026 levy and budget for the Scott Watershed Management Organization Special Taxing District
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-279 to support 2025 Local Road Improvement Program applications for Louisville, Helena, Spring Lake Townships and the City of Belle Plaine
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-280 to approve renewal of intoxicating liquor, wine and 3.2 licenses for establishments in multiple townships for 2026
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-281 to authorize a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force

The Board unanimously approved the use of $536,878 from opioid settlement funds. It also unanimously adopted the final 2026 levy and budget for the Scott Watershed Management Organization Special Taxing District and proclaimed December 4, 2025 as DeAnn Croatt Day in Scott County. Additionally, the Board approved payroll actions for several employees, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved $536,878 opioid settlement fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved final 2026 levy and budget for Scott Watershed Management Organization Special Taxing District (unanimous)
• Proclaimed December 4, 2025 DeAnn Croatt Day in Scott County (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Property Management Agreement with Scott County Agricultural Society (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Conservation Practice Financial Assistance Program Policy Manual for Scott Watershed Management Organization (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat of Zak Addition (unanimous)
• Authorized amendment to Master Agreement with Canvas Health, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved payroll separations and new hires for county staff (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will hold two closed attorney‑client meetings to discuss labor‑negotiation strategy and IT security, as authorized by Minn. Stat. §13D.05 Subd. 3(b). It will receive reports from the County Attorney, Sheriff, and Administrator, and consider elected and non‑bargaining salaries. Updates will be given on the HHW Special Assessment and the 2026 Final Budget. The agenda also includes legislative priorities, citizen advisory committees, and 2026 commissioner and board assignments.

• Closed attorney/client meeting on labor negotiations strategy (Minn. Stat. §13D.05 Subd. 3(b))
• Closed attorney/client meeting on IT security (Minn. Stat. §13D.05 Subd. 3(b))
• Discussion of elected and non‑bargaining salaries
• HHW Special Assessment update
• 2026 Final Budget review

Community Health Board

The Community Health Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a report from the Community Health Services Administrator, Public Health Staff, and the Scott County Medical Director. The meeting includes a discussion on collaborating with community, school, and non-profit partners to align services.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Community Health Board Report from the Medical Director and Public Health Staff

The Community Health Board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting at 8:57 a.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Ditch Board

The Ditch Board will consider a public hearing continuation for Drainage Ditch No. 4 and vote on Resolution 2025‑270, which would authorize a contract with K.A. Witt Construction Inc. for Bank Slough erosion maintenance on Drainage Ditch No. 10. The meeting also includes routine items such as convening, approving minutes from October 21, 2025, and adjourning.

• Continuation of public hearing on County Drainage Ditch No. 4
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑270 to contract K.A. Witt Construction for Bank Slough erosion maintenance on Drainage Ditch No. 10

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It adopted Resolution 2025-270, authorizing a contract with K.A. Witt Construction Inc. for Bank Slough/erosion maintenance on County Drainage Ditch No. 10. The board also set the next Ditch Board meeting for December 16, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. in the Scott County Board Room.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-270 authorizing contract with K.A. Witt Construction for Bank Slough erosion maintenance (unanimous)
• Scheduled next Ditch Board meeting for December 16, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a series of consent agenda resolutions, including the execution of a purchase agreement for property at 1732 Marschall Road. Additional items include authorizing contracts with Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc., and Carahsoft Technology Corporation, as well as approving a service agreement for the 2026‑2027 Minnesota Family Investment Program. The board will also approve a precious metal dealer license for Accidental Antiquarian LLC and a joint powers agreement with Anoka County for secure juvenile detention.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-254: Purchase of property at 1732 Marschall Road, Shakopee
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-256: Contract with Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc.
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-257: Service Agreement for 2026‑2027 Minnesota Family Investment Program
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-258: Precious Metal Dealer License for Accidental Antiquarian LLC, Savage
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-262: Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for secure juvenile detention

The Scott County Board approved the November 4 meeting minutes and adopted a series of consent‑agenda resolutions, all by unanimous vote. Key actions included purchasing property at 1732 Marschall Road in Shakopee, authorizing multiple contracts and agreements, and supporting the repeal of the state moratorium on nuclear energy production. The Board also approved payroll actions and insurance provider changes.

• Approved Resolution No. 2025-254 to purchase property at 1732 Marschall Road, Shakopee (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Northwoods Consulting Partners, Inc. for Traverse (unanimous)
• Authorized 2026‑2027 Minnesota Family Investment Program Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Precious Metal Dealer License for Accidental Antiquarian LLC in Savage (unanimous)
• Supported repeal of Minnesota's moratorium on nuclear energy production (Resolution No. 2025-261) (unanimous)
• Authorized joint powers agreement with Anoka County for secure juvenile detention (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp for ServiceNow platform (unanimous)
• Approved long‑term and short‑term disability insurance provider and rescinded Resolution No. 2017‑039 (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Scott County Planning Advisory Commission will consider approving a preliminary plat for the Zak Addition and an interim use permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The meeting also includes a public hearing to rezone 79 acres to a Transition Reserve Cluster District for the Sutton West development.

• Approval of Zak Addition preliminary plat (2 lots, 40 acres)
• Interim Use Permit for ADU in Cedar Lake Township
• Public hearing for Sutton West rezoning (79 acres, A-1 to TR-C)
• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Site Plan Review workshop

The Planning Advisory Commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final plat for the Zak Addition (2 lots and 2 outlots on 40 acres). It also approved the rezoning of 79 acres from Agricultural Preservation to Transition Reserve Cluster and the preliminary and final plat for Sutton West (4 lots and 1 outlot). The interim use permit for the Kraichely ADU was continued to a future meeting. All motions, including approval of minutes and the consent agenda, passed unanimously.

• Approved preliminary and final plat of Zak Addition (2 lots, 2 outlots, 40 acres) – 6 Ayes, 1 Abstention
• Continued Interim Use Permit for Kraichely ADU to a future meeting – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 79 acres from Agricultural Preservation to Transition Reserve Cluster and approved preliminary and final plat of Sutton West (4 lots, 1 outlot) – 6 Ayes, 1 Abstention
• Approved October 13, 2025 Planning Advisory minutes – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda – unanimous
• Adjourned the meeting – unanimous

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss emergency funding for area food shelves and a letter to federal and state delegations regarding a government shutdown. The meeting also includes approvals for land acquisitions and industrial park plats.

• Budget amendment of up to $100,000 for Scott County Area Food Shelves
• Eminent domain proceedings for County Highway 17 Trail south of County Highway 16
• Final plat approval for Red Rock Industrial Park
• Property purchase at 17981 Marschall Road in Spring Lake Township
• Final payments for 2025 County Highway Sign Replacement and Trail Preventive Maintenance projects

The Scott County Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $100,000 to support area food shelves because of the federal shutdown and delayed SNAP payments. The board also adopted several other unanimous resolutions, including eminent‑domain authority for the County Highway 17 trail, final plat approval for Red Rock Industrial Park, and payments for highway sign replacement and trail maintenance projects. Additional actions included recognizing a veterans’ support week, approving payroll changes for multiple employees, and authorizing a grant application for a re‑entry demonstration waiver.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-196 authorizing eminent‑domain for County Highway 17 trail (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-235 approving final plat of Red Rock Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-243 amending the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-245 authorizing final payment to Safety Signs for highway sign replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-246 authorizing final payment to Gopher State Sealcoat for trail preventive maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-260 authorizing up to $100,000 for area food shelves due to federal shutdown (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-255 recognizing November 4‑11, 2025 as Operation Green Light for veterans (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing of multiple personnel actions and status changes (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop covering several topics. Items include a grant request, an update on Minnesota's nuclear energy moratorium, a federal shutdown update, and a TH‑13 update. The board will also review budget follow‑up and conduct three budget workshops focused on community & public safety, adult services, and internal services.

• Grant Request
• Minnesota's Nuclear Energy Moratorium
• Federal Shutdown Update
• TH 13 Update
• Budget Workshop: Community & Public Safety

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will consider three non‑consent items. It will adopt Resolution 2025‑242 to abandon County Drainage Ditch No. 5. It will continue a public hearing on Ditch No. 4 and adopt Resolution 2025‑251 to authorize a maintenance lien on Ditch No. 13.

• Adopt Resolution 2025‑242 to abandon Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 5
• Continue public hearing on County Drainage Ditch No. 4
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑251 to authorize a maintenance lien on Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 13

The board approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted Resolution No. 2025-242 to abandon Drainage Ditch No. 5, also unanimously. The board continued the public hearing on Ditch No. 4 for November 18, 2025, and adopted Resolution No. 2025-251 authorizing a maintenance lien on Ditch No. 13, each with unanimous votes.

• Approved September 16, 2025 Ditch Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-242 to abandon Drainage Ditch No. 5 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on Drainage Ditch No. 4 to Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-251 authorizing a maintenance lien on Drainage Ditch No. 13 (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a budget amendment that moves $4,479,707 of Local Affordable Housing Act funds to the Housing Trust Fund. Other items include a budget amendment for the Public Safety Radio System project with Vinco, Inc., a snow‑removal contract with C & C Lawns, Inc., and a public hearing to approve an on‑off sale liquor license for Tonkin Strength, LLC in Cedar Lake Township. The meeting also features updates on innovation, customer service, and committee reports.

• Move $4,479,707 of Local Affordable Housing Act funds to the Housing Trust Fund (Resolution No. 2025-234)
• Authorize budget amendment and agreement with Vinco, Inc. for the Public Safety Radio System Project (Resolution No. 2025-230)
• Enter agreement with C & C Lawns, Inc. for snow removal and de‑icing services (Resolution No. 2025-241)
• Enter agreement with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for preliminary design services for the Merriam Junction Trail Louisville Segment (Resolution No. 2025-244)
• Authorize purchase of property at 14174 Louisiana Avenue South in Savage (Resolution No. 2025-247)

The Scott County Board adopted several resolutions, including a budget amendment moving $4,479,707 of Local Affordable Housing Act funds to the Housing Trust Fund. It also approved agreements for public‑safety radio, snow removal, trail design, property purchase, and a cannabis‑prevention contract, and granted a new on‑off sale liquor license to Tonkin Strength, LLC. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-178 acknowledging receipt of gifts (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-230 authorizing budget amendment for Public Safety Radio System (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-234 moving $4,479,707 of Local Affordable Housing Act funds to Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-241 agreement with C & C Lawns, Inc. for snow removal and de‑icing services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-244 agreement with SRF Consulting Group for Merriam Junction Trail design (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-247 purchase of property at 14174 Louisiana Avenue South, City of Savage (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-250 amendment to Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention contract with MN Dept of Health (unanimous)
• Approved new on‑off sale combined intoxicating liquor license for Tonkin Strength, LLC (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 120.54 acres from Transition Reserve (TR) to Transition Reserve Cluster (TR‑C) in Section 35 of Sand Creek Township. The applicant, Chris Kubes, also seeks approval of a preliminary and final plat for the Porter View development, which includes two lots and one outlot. The commission will consider this request along with routine agenda items such as roll call, minutes approval, and a planning manager update.

• Public hearing on PL#2024-070: rezoning 120.54 acres from TR to TR‑C in Sand Creek Township
• Approval of preliminary plat for Porter View development (two lots, one outlot)
• Approval of final plat for Porter View development

The Planning Advisory Commission approved the rezoning of 120.54 acres from the Transition Reserve (TR) District to the Transition Reserve Cluster (TR‑C) District. The commission also approved the preliminary and final plat for Porter View, creating two lots and one outlot on the parcel. The motion passed with five Ayes and two abstentions. Earlier motions to approve the September 8, 2025 minutes, close the public hearing, and adjourn the meeting all carried unanimously.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Commissioner Huber abstaining)
• Approved rezoning of 120.54 acres to TR‑C and preliminary/final plat (5 Ayes, 2 Abstentions)
• Closed the public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Scott County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request. The request (PL#2025-068) seeks to reduce a required 25-foot setback to 10 feet from a local road right-of-way in Section 9 of Spring Lake Township. The applicant is Burdick Builders, Inc., with property owners Gerard & Jane Wypyszynski. The board will also approve the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and conduct routine business.

• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on PL#2025-068 variance to reduce 25‑foot setback to 10 feet in Section 9 of Spring Lake Township (Burdick Builders, Inc. and property owners Gerard & Jane Wypyszynski)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance to lower the required 25‑foot side‑yard setback to 10 feet for a property in Section 9, Spring Lake Township. The motion passed with five Ayes and two Abstentions. The Board also approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, closed the public hearing, and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved September 8, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (motion passed, Chair abstained)
• Closed public hearing on Burdick variance (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved Burdick variance to reduce side‑yard setback to 10 ft (5 Ayes, 2 Abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried unanimously)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions. Items include a rezoning of 40 acres from an A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District to an A‑3 Agricultural Preservation Density District, a final payment to McNamara Contracting for the County Highway 2 and Cedar Lane/Baseline Avenue roundabout, and amendments to existing health and safety contracts. The Board will also set a public hearing on a combined intoxicating liquor license and approve an amendment to the Social Host Ordinance.

• Rezoning 40 acres from A‑1 to A‑3 Agricultural Preservation Density District (Resolution No. 2025‑222)
• Final payment to McNamara Contracting, Inc. for County Highway 2 and Cedar Lane/Baseline Avenue roundabout project (Resolution No. 2025‑218)
• Amendment to the Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention contract with the Minnesota Department of Health (Resolution No. 2025‑193)
• Public hearing scheduled for Oct 21 on a combined intoxicating liquor license for Tonkin Strength, LLC (Resolution No. 2025‑228)
• Amendment to Scott County Ordinance No. 28, Social Host Ordinance (Resolution No. 2025‑237)

The board adopted a series of consent‑agenda resolutions, all passed unanimously, including a rezoning of 40 acres to an A‑3 agricultural preservation density district. It also approved final payments and contract increases for roadway and trail projects, entered multiple service agreements, and set a public hearing for a liquor‑license application. Payroll actions separating several employees and promoting two staff members were also approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 40 acres from A‑1 to A‑3 district (Resolution 2025‑222, unanimous)
• Authorized final payment to McNamara Contracting for roundabout project (Resolution 2025‑218, unanimous)
• Authorized second contract increase for Ames Construction on Merriam Junction Trail (Resolution 2025‑240, unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention contract with MN Dept of Health (Resolution 2025‑193, unanimous)
• Set public hearing Oct 21 for Tonkin Strength liquor‑license application (Resolution 2025‑228, unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute for GIS software (Resolution 2025‑225, unanimous)
• Approved payroll separations and promotions for county staff (unanimous)
• Authorized closed meeting to discuss labor‑negotiations strategy (Resolution 2025‑239, unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop covering several updates. Items include the Solid Waste Regional and County Plan, the Co‑Responder program, housing and homelessness, the CH‑17 neighborhood meeting, the sales and use tax plan, the Renaissance Festival traffic, the LETG update for CAD/Mobile, and a public expectations discussion. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM on October 1, 2025.

• Solid Waste - Regional and County Plan
• Co‑Responder Program Update
• Housing/Homeless Update
• Sales and Use Tax Plan Update
• Renaissance Festival Traffic Update

County Board

The Scott County Board will review the Capital Improvement Program and its budget book. It will also discuss the Regional Training Facility, transit matters with MVTA, and hold a commissioner round robin.

• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget book overview
• Discussion of the Regional Training Facility (RTF)
• Transit issues with the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA)
• Commissioner round robin session

County Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will convene at 8:00 a.m. The board will consider approval of the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also continue the public hearing on County Drainage Ditch No. 4. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approve August 19, 2025 Ditch Board meeting minutes
• Continue public hearing on County Drainage Ditch No. 4

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a series of consent agenda resolutions, including large tax levy approvals and a rezoning. Key items are a $98,117,678 net levy for 2026 property tax statements, a $1,530,000 watershed levy, and a rezoning of 69.84 acres at Stocker Acres. The board will also adopt budgets and purchase agreements for county projects.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-191: Approve preliminary 2026 levy of $40,532 for the Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-208: Rezone 69.84 acres from Transition Reserve (TR) to Transition Reserve Cluster (TR-C) for Stocker Acres
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-224: Approve 2026 budget of $19,940,704 and payable tax levy of $5,514,428 for the Scott County Community Development Agency
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-223: Establish maximum proposed levy of $106,358,183 less $8,240,505 certified property tax aids, resulting in a net levy of $98,117,678 for 2026 property tax statements
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-226: Authorize execution of a purchase agreement for property at 20140 Delaware Ave

The Scott County Board adopted several resolutions, including a preliminary 2026 levy of $40,532 for the Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District and a rezoning of 69.84 acres. It also appointed Rhonda Otto as County Auditor Treasurer and approved a $19,940,704 budget for the Community Development Agency. Payroll separations for ten employees were authorized, and a property sale at 20140 Delaware Ave was approved.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-191 approving the preliminary 2026 levy of $40,532 for the Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-208 approving rezoning of 69.84 acres from TR to TR-C (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-213 rescinding prior resolutions and appointing Rhonda Otto as County Auditor Treasurer (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-224 approving the 2026 budget of $19,940,704 and payable tax levy of $5,514,428 for the Community Development Agency (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-226 authorizing the purchase agreement and sale of property at 20140 Delaware Ave (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved payroll processing for ten personnel separations (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved record of disbursements and claims totaling $19,589,945.55 for August 2025 (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved appointment of Carter McNew to the Lower MN River Watershed District advisory committee (4 ayes, 1 absent)

Regional Rail Authority

The Scott County Regional Rail Authority will consider routine agenda items, including approving the September 17, 2024 board meeting minutes. The primary action is adopting Resolution No. RRA 2025-01, which establishes a final levy of $200,000 for 2026 to be included in proposed property tax statements. The meeting will also address any agenda amendments before adjourning.

• Adopt Resolution No. RRA 2025-01 establishing a $200,000 levy for 2026 property tax statements
• Approve minutes from the September 17, 2024 Regional Rail Authority board meeting
• Consider any amendments to the agenda

County Board

The joint board will approve the meeting agenda and hear any public comments. It will review the proposed 2026 budget for the Scott County–Three Rivers Partnership and present highlights from the 2025 partnership. Both items are for information and discussion only, with no action required.

• Approval of the September 9, 2025 joint board agenda
• Presentation of the 2026 Scott County–Three Rivers Partnership proposed budget (information only)
• Review of 2025 Partnership highlights (information only)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 40 acres in Sand Creek Township. The body will also conduct a workshop on code enforcement.

• Public hearing for PL#2025-058: Rezone 40 acres from A-1 to A-3 and approval of Preliminary and Final Plat for Anthony Kuechle Addition (2 lots on 71.85 acres)
• Workshop on code enforcement

The Planning Advisory Commission voted to rezone 40 acres from A‑1 to A‑3 and to approve both the preliminary and final plat for the Anthony Kuechle Addition, creating two lots on 71.85 acres. The motion passed with six affirmative votes and one absent member. The commission also unanimously approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously closed the public hearing and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 40 acres from A‑1 to A‑3 (6 Ayes, 0 No, 1 absent)
• Approved preliminary plat of Anthony Kuechle Addition (2 lots, 71.85 acres) (6 Ayes)
• Approved final plat of Anthony Kuechle Addition (2 lots, 71.85 acres) (6 Ayes)
• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 1 abstain)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 PM (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Scott County Board of Adjustment will meet to approve the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes and hold a public hearing on a request to reduce a side yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet.

• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for PL#2025-061: Variance to reduce side yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet
• Applicants: Nick & Shanna Frenzen
• Location: Section 16 of New Market Township

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing the side-yard setback to be reduced from 30 feet to 20 feet for an accessory pole shed on a property in Section 16, New Market Township. The approval includes a condition that no storage be placed between the shed and the property line, only screening. The Board also unanimously closed the public hearing and adjourned the meeting at 7:11 PM.

• Approved variance to reduce 30‑ft side‑yard setback to 20 ft for accessory shed (6 Ayes, 0 No, 1 absent) – unanimous
• Added condition: no storage, only screening between shed and property line (unanimous)
• Motion to close public hearing carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:11 PM carried unanimously

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will vote on several land use resolutions, including a 63.3-acre rezoning and industrial park plats. The board will also discuss the 2026 budget and preliminary levy during a post-meeting workshop.

• Rezone of 63.3 acres from Rural Residential Reserve to Rural Residential Single Family for Lakeview Estates
• Final Plat and Conservation Easements for Brink Business Park 2nd Addition
• Final Plat of Valley View Industrial Park Second Addition
• Agreement with CDW for a library network infrastructure solution
• Priority waterbodies for the Scott Watershed Management Organization's 2027-2037 plan

The Scott County Board approved the August 19 meeting minutes and unanimously adopted several resolutions covering a library network infrastructure solution, rezoning of 63.3 acres, final plats for the Brink Business Park and Valley View Industrial Park, right‑of‑way compensation estimates, temporary library branch closures, and priority waterbodies for the watershed plan. The board also approved payroll processing for listed personnel actions. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-96 authorizing library network infrastructure solution (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-184 rezoning 63.3 acres from Rural Residential Reserve to Rural Residential Single Family (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-185 final plat for Brink Business Park 2nd Addition (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-195 estimates of just compensation for right‑of‑way along County Highway 17 (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-209 authorizing closure of Scott County Library branches for staff development on Sep 12 (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-210 final plat for Valley View Industrial Park Second Addition (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-201 approving priority waterbodies for the 2027‑2037 Watershed Management Plan (unanimously)

County Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will consider a non‑consent item that includes a staff presentation, findings, and a recommendation. The board will vote on Resolution No. 2025‑207, which grants a petition and orders the abandonment of Drainage Ditch No. 5. The meeting also includes routine approval of June 17, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑207 to grant petition and abandon Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 5
• Approve minutes from the June 17, 2025 Ditch Board meeting

The board approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It appointed H2Over viewers to inspect the ditch as required by statute and scheduled a follow‑up hearing for October 21, 2025. The board also adopted Resolution No. 2025‑207, formally abandoning Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 5.

• Approved June 17, 2025 Ditch Board minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed H2Over viewers to inspect County Ditch 5 (unanimous)
• Scheduled continuation hearing for October 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Opened public comment at 8:26 a.m. (unanimous)
• Closed public comment at 8:26 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑207 to abandon County Ditch 5

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions. Key actions are the certification of appraised values and authorization of eminent‑domain proceedings for the County Highway 23 and County Highway 68 roundabout project, and the approval of multiple grant applications and contracts. The board will also adopt a temporary on‑sale liquor license for Allyhoo in St. Lawrence Township and approve payroll and disbursement items.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-127: certify appraised values and authorize eminent‑domain for CH 23/CH 68 roundabout
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-197: authorize submission of an FTA 5310 Enhanced Mobility Grant application
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-204: ratify a maintenance and support renewal contract with Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative and Strategic Technologies
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-206: approve a 1‑day temporary on‑sale liquor license for Allyhoo in St. Lawrence Township
• Approve payroll processing and record of disbursements

The Scott County Board approved a series of consent‑agenda resolutions covering eminent‑domain for a County Highway 23/68 roundabout, several state and federal grant applications, and a cooperative agreement to extend County Highway 16. It also approved payroll actions for departing and new employees and authorized payment of $22,445,586.48 in July claims. All items passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-127 authorizing eminent‑domain for County Highway 23 and 68 roundabout project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-197 authorizing submission of a Federal Transportation Administration 5310 Enhanced Mobility Grant application (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-199 authorizing amendment to a conservation easement on County property in Prior Lake (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-200 authorizing a cooperative agreement with the City of Shakopee to extend County Highway 16 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-202 supporting a Minnesota Highway Freight Mobility Grant for the County Highway 2 and I‑35 interchange reconstruction in Elko New Market (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-203 supporting a Minnesota Highway Freight Program Grant for Highway 13 and Nicollet Avenue improvements in Burnsville (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing of listed personnel separations and new hires (unanimous)
• Approved record of disbursements and claims totaling $22,445,586.48 for July 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 69.84 acres. The body will discuss the transition of this land from Transition Reserve District to Transition Reserve Cluster District.

• Pl#2025-051: Rezone of 69.84 acres from TR to TR-C in Section 3 of Helena Township
• Preliminary Plat and Final Plat of Stocker Acres (one lot and one outlot)

The Planning Advisory Commission voted to recommend approval of rezoning 69.84 acres from the Transition Reserve District to the Transition Reserve Cluster District, and to approve the preliminary and final plats consisting of one lot and one outlot. The recommendation is subject to conditions listed in the staff report and must be satisfied before County Board consideration. The motion passed with five affirmative votes and two members absent. Earlier, the minutes of the July 14, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approve July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Close public hearing (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of rezoning 69.84 acres and both preliminary and final plats (5-0, 2 absent)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct its regular roll call, approve the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes, and hold a public hearing on PL#2025‑051, a request to reduce the required 66‑foot lot frontage to 33 feet on a public roadway easement in Section 29 of Belle Plaine Township.

• Roll call and introductions
• Approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on PL#2025‑051: variance to reduce lot frontage from 66 ft to 33 ft in Section 29, Belle Plaine Township

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing the lot frontage to be reduced from the required 66 feet to 33 feet on a public roadway easement in Section 29, Belle Plaine. The motion passed with five Ayes and two Commissioners absent. The public hearing was formally closed by a unanimous motion, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:41 PM.

• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved variance to 33 ft frontage (5 Ayes, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:41 PM (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will adopt a series of consent‑agenda resolutions, including agreements for Dial‑A‑Ride services, a veterans treatment court partnership, and several licensing approvals. The Board will also receive a financial update for Q2 2025 and a transportation sales tax update. After the formal agenda, commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss an ERP update, SCALE legislative priorities, and a hazardous‑waste joint powers agreement.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-150 authorizing an agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Dial‑A‑Ride services in Scott and Carver Counties
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-173 authorizing an agreement with Transit Team, Inc. for Transit Link Dial‑A‑Ride services
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-189 authorizing a Veterans Treatment Court cooperative agreement with the State of Minnesota
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-190 approving the Precious Metals License for Premier Gold, Silver, and Coin Association, LLC
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-198 approving a 2‑day temporary on‑sale liquor license for The Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne in Louisville Township

The board adopted eight consent‑agenda resolutions, including agreements for Dial‑A‑Ride services, a veterans treatment court, and precious‑metal licenses. It also approved payroll separations for three employees and a modification to the 2025 meeting schedule. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-150 authorizing Dial‑A‑Ride agreement with Metropolitan Council (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-173 authorizing Transit Link Dial‑A‑Ride services with Transit Team, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-189 authorizing Veterans Treatment Court cooperative agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-190 approving Precious Metals License for Premier Gold, Silver, and Coin Association, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-194 approving Precious Metal Dealer License for Excel Pawn and Jewelry (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Erika Nesvig to Human Services Resource Council (unanimous)
• Approved payroll separations for three employees (unanimous)
• Approved modification to the 2025 Board meeting schedule (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene at 9:00 AM to consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions. Key items include a contract for a women’s transitional housing program, a rezoning of 40 acres from A‑1 to A‑3, and approvals for business park plats, liquor and gambling permits. After the consent agenda, the board will adopt an amendment to a conditional use permit for Mid‑America Festivals Corporation and hear updates from committees and the County Administrator.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-170: Authorize contract with Damascus Way Reentry Center, Inc. for a women’s transitional housing program and a budget amendment
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-181: Rezone 40 acres from A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District to A‑3 Agricultural Preservation Density District (applicants Randy Kubes, Richard Lee & Joan Elizabeth Driemeyer)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-182: Approve final plat and conservation easements for Brink Business Park (2 lots) – applicant Brink Development, LLC.
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-187: Approve renewal of optional 2 AM liquor permit for SSK Group LLC dba Doherty's Tavern in Spring Lake Township
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-188: Authorize lawful gambling off‑site permit for Jordan Fire Department Relief Association in Sand Creek Township

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2025-180, amending the Conditional Use Permit for Mid‑America Festivals to allow more on‑site parking passes and remove time limits for back‑fill parking, with a vote of four ayes and one nay. In the consent agenda, the Board unanimously approved contracts and permits including a women’s transitional housing program, a 40‑acre rezoning, a final plat for Brink Business Park, an accessory dwelling unit permit, a consulting services agreement with Toptal, a 2 AM liquor permit renewal for Doherty’s Tavern, and an off‑site gambling permit for the Jordan Fire Department. The Board also approved the July 8 minutes, record of disbursements totaling $135,493,878.97, and payroll actions for several personnel changes.

• Approved amendment to Mid‑America Festivals parking permit (4‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-170 contract for women’s transitional housing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-181 rezoning 40 acres from A‑1 to A‑3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-182 final plat and conservation easements for Brink Business Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-183 interim use permit for accessory dwelling unit (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-186 master services agreement with Toptal for consulting (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-187 renewal of optional 2 AM liquor permit for Doherty’s Tavern (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-188 off‑site gambling permit for Jordan Fire Department (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider two rezoning requests and a permit for a detached dwelling unit. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a preliminary plat for 8 lots and parking amendments for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

• PL#2025-048: Rezone 63.3 acres to RR-2 and preliminary plat for Lakeview Estates (8 lots) in Spring Lake Township
• PL#2025-047: Amendment to Conditional Use Permit #616-C-8 for Minnesota Renaissance Festival parking in Louisville Township
• PL#2025-049: Rezone 40 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Helena Township
• PL#2025-050: Interim Use Permit for a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit in New Market Township

The Planning Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting unanimously. It approved the rezoning of 40.9 acres at Driemeyer from Agricultural Preservation District A‑1 to A‑3. It approved an interim use permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit on the Wagner farmstead. It also approved the rezoning of 63.3 acres from Rural Residential Reserve (RR‑1) to Rural Residential Single‑Family (RR‑2) and both the preliminary and final plat for Lakeview Estates, subject to listed conditions.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 7 Ayes)
• Approved Driemeyer rezoning of 40.9 acres from A‑1 to A‑3 (7 Ayes)
• Approved interim use permit for Wagner ADU (7 Ayes)
• Approved rezoning of 63.3 acres from RR‑1 to RR‑2 and preliminary & final plat for Lakeview Estates (7 Ayes, subject to conditions)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider several consent agenda items, including payments and contracts for highway projects and a conditional use permit for an indoor horse‑riding arena. Commissioners will also hold a public hearing to receive comments and adopt a resolution approving a new on‑off sale combined intoxicating liquor license for Prime Time Ventures, LLC in Spring Lake Township. The meeting includes routine updates, reports, and a workshop on legislative financial impacts.

• Authorize final payment to Hoffman Construction Company for the County Highway 83 Project (Resolution 2025‑63)
• Approve a second contract increase for the Bluff Drive Trunk Highway 169 Overpass Project (Resolution 2025‑117)
• Approve a conditional use permit for a private indoor horse‑riding arena owned by Mark L. & Jennifer A. Grinager (Resolution 2025‑159)
• Support the City of Savage capital bonding request to the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (Resolution 2025‑174)
• Approve the new on‑off sale combined intoxicating liquor license for Prime Time Ventures, LLC DBA Country Prime Time in Spring Lake Township (Resolution 2025‑176)

The Scott County Board adopted seven consent‑agenda resolutions, including final payment to Hoffman Construction for County Highway 83 and a second contract increase for the Bluff Drive Trunk Highway 169 Overpass. It also approved a capital bonding request for Phase 2 of the Merriam Junction Regional Trail and a conditional‑use permit for a private indoor horse‑riding arena. Additionally, the Board approved payroll actions for several personnel changes and granted an on‑off sale combined intoxicating liquor license to Prime Time Ventures, LLC DBA Country Prime Time. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-63 authorizing final payment to Hoffman Construction for County Highway 83 – unanimous
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-117 authorizing second contract increase for Bluff Drive Trunk Highway 169 Overpass – unanimous
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-159 approving conditional‑use permit for private indoor horse riding arena – unanimous
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-174 supporting City of Savage capital bonding request – unanimous
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-175 authorizing submittal of capital bonding request for Phase 2 Merriam Junction Regional Trail – unanimous
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-177 designating Rhonda Otto as identified official with authority – unanimous
• Approve payroll processing of listed personnel actions – unanimous
• Approve new on‑off sale combined intoxicating liquor license for Prime Time Ventures, LLC DBA Country Prime Time – unanimous

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will hold public hearings regarding the abandonment of two drainage ditches. The board will continue a hearing for Ditch No. 5 and conduct a new hearing for Ditch No. 4.

• Public hearing on abandonment of Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 5
• Proposed Resolution No. 2025-171 regarding Ditch No. 5
• Public hearing on abandonment of Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 4

The board approved the June 3, 2025 Ditch Board minutes unanimously. It closed the public hearing on Ditch 5 and set an Aug 19, 2025 meeting to prepare a recommendation and draft order for partial abandonment of Ditch 5. A public hearing on Ditch 4 was held and closed, and a Sep 16, 2025 meeting was scheduled to continue the discussion. The meeting adjourned at 9:37 a.m.

• Approved June 3, 2025 Ditch Board minutes (unanimous)
• Closed Ditch 5 public hearing at 8:54 a.m. (unanimous)
• Scheduled Aug 19, 2025 meeting to prepare partial abandonment recommendation for Ditch 5 (unanimous)
• Allowed Mr. LaCroix to submit written objection on Ditch 5 any time before final decision (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on Ditch 4 at 9:06 a.m. (unanimous)
• Closed Ditch 4 public hearing at 9:37 a.m. (unanimous)
• Scheduled Sep 16, 2025 meeting to continue Ditch discussions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:37 a.m. (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions. It will adopt a conditional use permit for cannabis outdoor growing in the A-1 Agricultural Preservation Zoning District. It will also approve multiple temporary on‑sale liquor licenses for organizations in St. Lawrence Township, Spring Lake Township, and Cedar Lake Township. Additional items include contracts for highway design services, school‑linked mental health services, and IT managed services.

• Resolution No. 2025-160: Conditional Use Permit for cannabis outdoor growing in the A-1 Agricultural Preservation Zoning District (John Burgess and Lehnert Family Trust applicants)
• Resolutions No. 2025-164 to 2025-168: Approve several temporary on‑sale liquor licenses for the Scott County Agricultural Society, Scott Carver Threshers Association, Brew Detat LLC, and The Church of St. Patrick in St. Lawrence and Cedar Lake Townships
• Resolution No. 2025-152: Agreement with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for final design services for County Highway 17 projects
• Resolution No. 2025-154: Agreements with Scott County School Districts and Scott Family Net for school‑linked mental health services
• Resolution No. 2025-161: Agreement with CDW Government LLC for information technology managed services

The Scott County Board adopted a series of resolutions authorizing design services for County Highway 17, school‑linked mental health services, a cannabis outdoor growing permit, and multiple temporary liquor licenses. It also approved payroll actions for several county employees and a record of disbursements totaling $48,229,681.98 for May 2025. Additionally, the board affirmed the Standard Measures performance program and adopted a resolution supporting a grant for mobility improvements in Burnsville.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-152 authorizing agreement with SRF Consulting Group for final design services on County Highway 17 (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-154 authorizing agreements with Scott County School Districts and Scott Family Net for school‑linked mental health services (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-160 approving a conditional use permit for cannabis outdoor growing in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation Zoning District (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-161 authorizing agreement with CDW Government LLC for IT managed services (unanimously)
• Adopted multiple temporary on‑sale liquor licenses for entities in St. Lawrence Township (unanimously)
• Approved payroll processing for listed separations, new hires, and promotions (unanimously)
• Approved record of disbursements totaling $48,229,681.98 for May 2025, including $35,938,383.23 tax settlements (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-129 affirming the Standard Measures program and agreeing to report results to residents (unanimously)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider two conditional use permit requests. These include a proposal for cannabis cultivation in Blakeley Township and a private indoor horse riding arena in Cedar Lake Township.

• PL#2025-044: Conditional Use Permit for outdoor growing of 1/2 acre of cannabis in Section 32 of Blakeley Township
• PL#2025-035: Conditional Use Permit for a private indoor horse riding arena in Section 24 of Cedar Lake Township

The commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for a private indoor horse‑riding arena in Cedar Lake. It also unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for John Burgess to grow cannabis outdoors on a %‑acre site in Blakeley. Both approvals were recorded with 6 Ayes and 1 Abstention.

• Approved minutes of the May 12, 2025 Planning Advisory meeting (unanimous)
• Closed the consent hearing for the Grinager indoor horse arena (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Grinager indoor horse riding arena (6 Ayes, 1 Abstention)
• Closed the public hearing for Burgess cannabis grow operation (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Burgess outdoor cannabis growing (%‑acre) (6 Ayes, 1 Abstention)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:38 PM (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will first approve the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then hold a public hearing on three variance applications: PL#2025-038 seeking a reduced setback, larger structure, and higher impervious surface on a property in Helena Township; PL#2025-042 seeking a reduced side‑setback for an accessory building in New Market Township; and PL#2025-045 seeking permission for outdoor storage in the front‑yard setback on a property in Sand Creek Township.

• PL#2025-038: variance to reduce Cedar Lake setback to 35.3 ft, increase non‑conforming structure size >50 % and raise impervious surface beyond 25 % in RR‑3 zone, Helena Township
• PL#2025-042: variance to reduce side setback from 30 ft to 16.4 ft for an accessory building addition, New Market Township
• PL#2025-045: variance to allow outdoor storage within required front‑yard setback, Sand Creek Township
• Approval of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment approved the Church variance (PL#2025-038) to allow a 35.3‑foot setback, increase the non‑conforming structure size by more than 50%, and raise impervious lot coverage to 35.2%, with a vote of 6 Ayes and 1 Abstention. The Board denied the Hager variance (PL#2025-042) for a side‑setback reduction, with a vote of 6 Nays and 1 Abstention. No decision was recorded for the Rockland variance (PL#2025-045).

• Approved Church variance (setback, size, impervious) – 6 Ayes, 1 Abstention
• Denied Hager variance – 6 Nays, 1 Abstention

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will convene to approve minutes and hold a public hearing regarding a project by the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District to modify and impound waters on County Ditch 13. The board is also set to adopt a resolution granting the petition with conditions.

• Approve minutes from May 6, 2025
• Public hearing on Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District project for Ditch 13
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-156 regarding Ditch 13 drainage system modifications

The board approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes with four ayes. It opened and then closed a public hearing on the Prior Lake‑Spring Lake Watershed District project, each motion passing with four ayes. The board adopted Resolution No. 2025‑156, granting the petition to modify, divert and impound drainage waters on County Ditch 13, also with four ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Opened public hearing on Prior Lake‑Spring Lake Watershed project (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Closed public hearing on Prior Lake‑Spring Lake Watershed project (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑156 to modify, divert, and impound waters on County Ditch 13 (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 a.m. (motion carried)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions including zoning amendments for cannabis cultivation and the sale of hemp edibles. The meeting also includes approvals for business park plats and various service agreements.

• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 3 to permit outdoor cannabis cultivation and sale of lower potency hemp edibles
• Preliminary plat approvals for Brink Business Park and Brink Business Park 2nd Addition
• Interim Use Permit amendment for a private day park to allow private events and an annual temporary cannabis event
• Agreement with Dacotah Paper Co. for paper products and cleaning supplies
• Budget amendment and final payment to Ebert Companies for the Cleary Lake Campground Compliance Project

The Board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a series of consent‑agenda resolutions, including a cannabis zoning amendment, a budget amendment for ARPA funds, and permits for gambling and a private day park. The Board also approved payroll processing for several personnel actions. All votes were four ayes with Commissioner Weckman Brekke absent.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (4 ayes, Commissioner Weckman Brekke absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑145 amending the zoning ordinance to permit outdoor hemp cultivation and lower‑potency hemp edibles (4 ayes, Commissioner Weckman Brekke absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑148 amending the budget for utilization of American Rescue Plan Act funds (4 ayes, Commissioner Weckman Brekke absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑157 authorizing a lawful gambling off‑site premises permit for Shakopee Dollars for Scholars (4 ayes, Commissioner Weckman Brekke absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑114 approving an interim use permit amendment for a private day park and an annual temporary cannabis event (4 ayes, Commissioner Weckman Brekke absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑151 entering into an agreement with Erickson Engineering for engineering design services (4 ayes, Commissioner Weckman Brekke absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑119 authorizing a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Services for fraud‑prevention investigation funds (4 ayes, Commissioner Weckman Brekke absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑137 authorizing an agreement with Dacotah Paper Co. for paper products and cleaning supplies (4 ayes, Commissioner Weckman Brekke absent)

Community Health Board

The Scott County Community Health Board will consider approval of the November 5, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive a report from the Community Health Services Administrator, public health staff, and the Scott County Medical Director. The board will discuss a collaboration plan with community partners such as schools, faith groups, private businesses, and non‑profits to coordinate health services. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approve November 5, 2024 Community Health Board meeting minutes
• Receive Community Health Board report from the administrator, public health staff, and medical director
• Discuss collaboration with community, school, faith, business, and non‑profit partners

The Community Health Board approved the November 5, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. A motion to adjourn the May 20, 2025 meeting passed with four ayes; Commissioner Beer was absent.

• Approved November 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (4 ayes, Beer absent)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several resolutions, such as a $180,000 financial assurance for the S.M. Hentges North Maintenance Facility and Sandpiper Pit recycling licenses, a conditional use permit amendment for an industrial accessory building, and a rezoning of 18.25 acres. The Board will also vote on a purchase agreement for the Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve and related grant funding, and hold a public hearing to approve a new intoxicating‑liquor license for Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest Orchards LLC. A closed meeting will be authorized to discuss labor‑negotiation strategy.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-101: Set $180,000 financial assurance for S.M. Hentges facilities
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-112: Conditional use permit amendment for an industrial accessory building (Jess Moeding, KTLM Holdings, LLC)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-139: Purchase agreement and grant application for Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-140: Rezone 18.25 acres from RR-1C to RR-1
• Public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 2025-135: New intoxicating‑liquor license for Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest Orchards LLC in St. Lawrence Township

The Scott County Board adopted several resolutions, including a purchase agreement for the Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve and a related grant application. It also approved a rezoning of 18.25 acres, multiple licensing permits, and payroll actions. All items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved purchase agreement and grant application for Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 18.25 acres from RR-1C to RR-1 (unanimous)
• Approved financial assurance of $180,000 for S.M. Hentges facilities (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit amendment for industrial accessory building (unanimous)
• Authorized two off‑site gambling permits for Shako Valley Amateur Hockey Association (unanimous)
• Supported Elko New Market Corridors of Commerce Readiness Project nomination (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing for listed personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved record of disbursements covering $13,482,673.69 in invoices (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests and a zoning ordinance amendment. The body is reviewing proposals for industrial buildings, business park plats, and cannabis-related land use.

• Amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 3 to permit outdoor cannabis growing up to 1/2 acre in Agricultural Preservation District
• Preliminary Plat of Brink Business Park (3 lots on 24.11 acres) in New Market Township
• Preliminary Plat of Brink Business Park 2nd Addition (18 lots and 1 outlot on 79.69 acres) in New Market Township
• Interim Use Permit Amendment for Severs Corn Maze to allow private and annual cannabis events
• Rezone of 18.25 acres from RR-1C to RR-1 in Cedar Lake Township

The Planning Advisory Commission unanimously approved the rezoning of 18.25 acres from RR‑1C to RR‑1 in Section 28, Cedar Lake Township. It also unanimously approved an amended conditional use permit for Jess Moeding to construct an industrial accessory building larger than 50 % of the principal building, adding a condition that non‑compliance could trigger revocation of the permit. Both actions passed with 7 Ayes and no oppositions.

• Approved rezoning of 18.25 acres from RR‑1C to RR‑1 in Cedar Lake (7‑0)
• Approved amended conditional use permit for Jess Moeding to build industrial accessory building >50 % size, with revocation condition for non‑compliance (7‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request (PL#2025-025) that seeks to reduce the required 8.5‑foot front‑yard setback to 3.1 feet, increase the size of a non‑conforming structure by more than 50 %, and exceed the 25 % lot impervious‑surface limit in the RR‑3 zoning district. The meeting also includes approval of the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes and routine roll call.

• Public hearing on PL#2025-025 variance request (front‑yard setback, structure size, impervious surface) in RR‑3 zoning district, Helena Township
• Approval of the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Roll call and introductions

The Board approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting. They closed the public hearing with no public comments. The Board unanimously recommended approving Kevin Becker’s variance to increase the non‑conforming structure by more than 50% and raise lot impervious coverage to 30%, with conditions on setbacks, shore impact, best management practices, and a building permit contingent on a Helena Town Board recommendation on May 21, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 14, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of variance to increase structure size >50% and impervious surface to 30% with conditions (7 Ayes, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions. Items include agreements for a streetlight at County Highway 69/115th Street, a sign‑replacement contract, a rezoning of 81.66 acres, an amendment to the specialty housing ordinance, and a public hearing on a liquor license. The board will also receive updates on mental‑health advisory priorities, a first‑quarter financial report, and grant applications.

• Resolution 2025-84 – authorize agreement with Jackson Township for a streetlight at County Highway 69/115th Street intersection
• Resolution 2025-88 – authorize contract with Safety Signs for a County Highway sign replacement project
• Resolution 2025-102 – approve rezoning of 81.66 acres from A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District to A‑3 Agricultural Preservation Density District (David & Connie O'Brien)
• Resolution 2025-131 – amend Zoning Ordinance No. 3, Chapter 7, Specialty Housing to modify ADU size and placement limits
• Resolution 2025-134 – set public hearing May 20, 2025 for an on‑off sale combined intoxicating liquor license for Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest Orchards LLC

The Board approved the April 15 minutes and adopted a series of consent‑agenda resolutions, including a streetlight agreement, a county highway sign contract, a rezoning of 81.66 acres, an amendment to the zoning ordinance for accessory dwelling units, and Dakota County’s joining of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority board. The Board also approved payroll processing for multiple personnel actions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-84 authorizing streetlight agreement at County Highway 69/115th St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-102 rezoning 81.66 acres from A‑1 to A‑3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-131 amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 3 for accessory dwelling units (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-126 approving Dakota County joining the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing of listed personnel separations and promotions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-130 authorizing final payment to Peterson Companies for Spring Lake Lakefront Development (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-134 setting public hearing May 20 for on‑off sale liquor license for Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest Orchards (unanimous)

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board will approve the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. It will adopt a resolution receiving a petition from the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District concerning Scott County Ditch No. 13 and appoint Kyle Crawford to prepare a report of findings. The board will also adopt a resolution scheduling a public hearing on June 3, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. to gather comments on the Watershed District’s project to modify, divert, and impound waters on a portion of Ditch 13.

• Approve April 15, 2025 Ditch Board meeting minutes
• Adopt Resolution 2025-132: receive petition from Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District and appoint Kyle Crawford to prepare a report of findings
• Adopt Resolution 2025-133: set public hearing for June 3, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. on the Watershed District project to modify, divert, and impound waters on Scott County Ditch 13

The Ditch Board approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted Resolution No. 2025-132, receiving a petition from the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District and appointing Kyle Crawford to prepare a report of findings, also unanimously. The board then adopted Resolution No. 2025-133, scheduling a public hearing for June 3, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. on the watershed district project, again unanimously.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-132 to receive petition and appoint Kyle Crawford (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-133 to set public hearing June 3, 2025 (unanimous)

Joint Ditch Board

The Scott County Joint Ditch Board will hold a public hearing on the partial abandonment, reroute, and impoundment of Joint Lateral 1 to County Ditch 31. The meeting will take place in the Rice County Board Room in Faribault and the Scott County Board Room in Shakopee, with virtual access provided. No other agenda items are listed.

• Partial abandonment, reroute, and impoundment of Joint Lateral 1 to County Ditch 31

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will meet in a workshop format to receive presentations from a group of non‑profit organizations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for informational presentations only.

• Presentation by Damascus Way
• Presentation by Southern Valley Alliance
• Presentation by Mi CASA
• Presentation by Community Resource Center
• Presentation by Carver Scott Community Action Program (CAP) Agency

Ditch Board

The board will hold public hearings to receive information and comment on the abandonment of several drainage ditches. The board will also vote on resolutions to grant petitions for these abandonments.

• Public hearing and vote on abandoning Drainage Ditch No. 7
• Public hearing and vote on abandoning Drainage Ditch No. 8
• Public hearing and vote on abandoning Drainage Ditch No. 12
• Public hearing and vote on abandoning Drainage Ditch No. 5
• Resolution No. 2025-116 setting a June 17 public hearing for Drainage Ditch No. 4

The Scott County Ditch Board approved the March 18 minutes and set a public hearing for June 17 on Ditch No. 4. It adopted resolutions granting petitions to abandon Ditches 7, 8, and 12, each by unanimous vote. The board postponed the public hearing on Ditch 5 and delayed its abandonment resolution until after the June 17 hearing.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-116 to hold a June 17 public hearing on Ditch 4 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-118 granting abandonment of Ditch 7 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-121 granting abandonment of Ditch 8 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-122 granting abandonment of Ditch 12 (unanimous)
• Postponed the public hearing on Ditch 5 to June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Deferred adoption of Resolution 2025-123 for Ditch 5 until after the June 17 hearing (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board will consider a consent agenda of resolutions authorizing payments and agreements for road sealcoating, trail maintenance, and a comprehensive plan amendment. The meeting also includes a workshop on nonprofit partnerships.

• Authorize contract increase for Merriam Junction Trail Project
• Authorize final payments for 2023 Pavement Preservation Program
• Authorize agreement for County Highway 78 and 79 Roundabout Project
• Adopt 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Lydia Area
• Authorize grant agreement for Cleary Lake Trail Pavement Maintenance

The Scott County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing contracts, final payments, and agreements for various road and trail projects. It also approved a budget amendment to the 2025 Highway Operations Budget, several liquor license applications, and payroll actions for county personnel. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-28 to increase the contract for Ames Construction on the Merriam Junction Trail Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025-55 and 2025-56 for final payments to Valley Paving, Inc. for 2023 Pavement Preservation Packages A and B (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-57 to enter an agreement with 4 Control, Inc. for roadside weed/brush spraying (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-66 to enter an agreement with Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for County Highway 78 and 79 Roundabout Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-85 to enter an agreement with Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for the 2025 Annual Pavement Marking and Striping Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-107 to amend the 2025 Highway Operations Budget (unanimous)
• Approved a 3.2% malt liquor license for St. Patrick Athletic Association in Cedar Lake Township (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing of personnel actions, including hires, separations, and promotions (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Scott County Planning Advisory Commission will review several items at its April 14 meeting. It will consider a request to rezone 81.66 acres from A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District to A‑3 Agricultural Preservation Density District in Section 25 of Belle Plaine Township. A public hearing will be held to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 3 – Chapter 7-4-4 performance standards for accessory dwelling units. The commission will also consider conditional use permit amendments for an industrial accessory building and for expanding a storage lot in Louisville Township.

• Rezone 81.66 acres from A‑1 to A‑3 in Belle Plaine Township (PL#2025-017)
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for industrial accessory building >50% size of principal building in Louisville Township (PL#2025-019)
• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance No. 3 – Chapter 7-4-4 performance standards for ADUs
• Conditional Use Permit amendment to add 37 acres and expand storage lot by ~3 acres in Louisville Township (PL#2025-016)

The Planning Advisory Commission unanimously approved the rezoning of 81.66 acres from A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District to A‑3 Agricultural Preservation Density District. The commission also unanimously recommended forwarding the proposed ADU ordinance amendments to the County Board for action. The Conditional Use Permit amendment for Jess Moeding was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 81.66 acres from A‑1 to A‑3 (7 Ayes)
• Recommended ADU ordinance amendments be forwarded to County Board (7 Ayes)
• Tabled Jess Moeding Conditional Use Permit amendment until next meeting (7 Ayes)
• Closed public hearing on Jess Moeding amendment (7 Ayes)
• Closed public hearing on ADU ordinance amendment (7 Ayes)

General

The Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its March 10, 2025 meeting. It will then hold a public hearing on PL#2025, a variance request to reverse a lot combination completed in 2016 and restore the original three parcels. The hearing involves applicants Axel Erlandsen and property owners Thomas & Marilyn Johnson. The meeting concludes with general business and adjournment.

• Approve March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on PL#2025 variance to undo 2016 lot combination in Section 4, Blakely Township

The Board approved a variance reducing the required 40‑acre lot size to three parcels of about 13.9, 9.2 and 8.5 acres in the A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District. The motion received seven affirmative votes and passed unanimously. The public hearing was closed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned shortly after.

• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Axel Erlandsen (7 Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of consent agenda items, including several resolutions and a rezoning request. Key actions include authorizing clean‑up agreements with multiple cities and townships, applying for state grants, and amending the county budget. The board will also adopt a rezoning of 129.28 acres from Agricultural Preservation District A‑1 to A‑3.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-44; authorize single‑day clean‑up agreements with the Cities of New Prague, Shakopee, Jordan, Savage, Belle Plaine, Prior Lake, Elko New Market and the Townships of Helena, Cedar Lake, Spring Lake
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-72; authorize application for an Emergency Services Program Grant and, if awarded, amend the county budget
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-82; approve rezoning of 129.28 acres from A‑1 Agricultural Preservation District to A‑3 Agricultural Preservation Density District (Dave M. Westrum Living Trust)
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-83; amend Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3, Chapter 4 to comply with MPCA MS4 permit requirements and add an investigation fee for non‑permitted grading activities
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-105; authorize a budget amendment and purchase of cameras

The Scott County Board approved ten consent‑agenda resolutions, all by unanimous vote. Key actions included authorizing single‑day clean‑up agreements with several cities and townships, approving a rezoning of 129.28 acres from A‑1 to A‑3, and adopting zoning ordinance amendments to meet MPCA permit requirements. The Board also approved a budget amendment for camera purchases and renewed a precious‑metal dealer license.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-44 authorizing single‑day clean‑up agreements with multiple cities and townships (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-72 authorizing application for an Emergency Services Program Grant and related budget amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-82 approving rezoning of 129.28 acres from A‑1 to A‑3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-83 amending the zoning ordinance to meet MPCA MS4 permit requirements and add a grading investigation fee (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-87 authorizing acquisition of tax‑forfeited lands for public use by Spring Lake Township (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-97 authorizing an agreement with Lifestyle Medicine, LLC for psychiatric consultation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-100 authorizing application for a Groundwater Protection Initiative grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-105 authorizing a budget amendment and purchase of cameras (unanimous)

Joint Ditch Board

The board will convene at 1:00 PM and consider a consent agenda item that provides notice of a special meeting to set a public hearing date. After reviewing the consent agenda, the board will adjourn.

• Notice of Special Meeting to Set Public Hearing Date

The Joint Ditch Board voted to approve the Engineering Report, with all five members voting yes. The board also scheduled the final hearing for April 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 pm.

• Approved Engineering Report (5-0)
• Scheduled final hearing for April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board convened and approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes. It adopted four resolutions to schedule public hearings on April 15, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. for the abandonment of County Drainage Ditches 5, 7, 8, and 12. The meeting then adjourned.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-91: public hearing April 15, 2025, 8:00 a.m. on abandonment of County Drainage Ditch 5
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-92: public hearing April 15, 2025, 8:00 a.m. on abandonment of County Drainage Ditch 7
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-93: public hearing April 15, 2025, 8:00 a.m. on abandonment of County Drainage Ditch 8
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-94: public hearing April 15, 2025, 8:00 a.m. on abandonment of County Drainage Ditch 12

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of consent items including infrastructure contracts and land use permits. The meeting includes informational updates on children's mental health, the 2024 election, and 2025 property assessments.

• Budget amendment to move $400,000 of 2024 Local Affordable Housing Act funds to CDA Invest Programming
• Rezone of 120 acres from A-1 Agricultural Preservation District to A-3 Agricultural Preservation Density District
• Contracts for the 2025 Pavement Preservation Program with Valley Paving, Inc. and McNamara Contracting, Inc.
• Conditional Use Permits for two billboard advertising signs at 14331 and 14355 Louisville Road
• Approval of Priority Issue Statements for the 2027-2037 Scott Watershed Management Organization Plan

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes a rezoning of 129.28 acres from Agricultural Preservation District (A-1) to Agricultural Preservation Density District (A-3) in Section 23 of Belle Plaine Township. It will also consider amending Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3, adding compliance language for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency MS4 permit for salt storage and an investigation fee for non-permitted grading. In the public hearing portion, the commission will review a preliminary and final plat for a 1-lot, 1.34-acre addition at 15030 Smith Drive in Section 33 of Louisville Township. Additionally, it will consider a conditional use permit amendment to expand an outdoor storage area for Ace Auto, LLC (property owner Rockland, LLC) in Section 4 of Sand Creek Township.

• Rezone 129.28 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Belle Plaine Township (PL#2025-011)
• Amend Zoning Ordinance No. 3: add MPCA MS4 salt storage compliance and grading investigation fee
• Approve preliminary and final plat for 1-lot, 1.34-acre addition at 15030 Smith Drive, Louisville Township (PL#2025-009)
• Approve conditional use permit amendment to expand outdoor storage area for Ace Auto, LLC, Sand Creek Township (PL#2025-012)

Board of Adjustment

The Scott County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request in Louisville Township. The board will also review minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting.

• PL#2025-009: Request to reduce minimum lot size from 2.5 acres to 1.34 acres in the Heavy Industrial District at 15030 Smith Drive

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of consent agenda resolutions, including accepting grant funding and amending the budget for regional park projects. Additional resolutions cover cooperative agreements for roundabout construction on County Highways 78 and 79, a direct sale of a vacant parcel on County Highway 17, and a joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Department of Corrections. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes, recognizing citizens, and appointing personnel.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-38: Accept grant funding, enter grant agreements with the Metropolitan Council, and amend the budget for regional park projects
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-1 and 2025-2: Cooperative agreements with Shakopee Public Utilities Commission and the City of Shakopee for the County Highway 78 and 79 roundabout
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-32: Direct sale of one vacant remnant parcel along County Highway 17 in the City of Shakopee
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-41: Joint powers agreement with the Minnesota Department of Corrections for mutual assistance
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-42: Budget amendment and agreement with Nelson Systems, LLC for a 911 audio logger and maintenance

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider several land-use permits and a rezoning request. The meeting includes public hearings for an advertising sign and the expansion of sand and gravel mining operations. The commission will also hold a workshop regarding Adult Dwelling Units (ADU).

• PL#2025-008: Request to rezone 120 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Belle Plaine Township
• PL#2024-076: Public hearing for an Interim Use Permit Amendment to expand sand and gravel mining in St. Lawrence Township
• PL#2025-006 and PL#2025-007: Public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for an advertising sign in Louisville Township
• PL#2025-003: Request for an Interim Use Permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit in New Market Township
• PL#2025-005: Request for an Interim Use Permit for a temporary asphalt plat in St. Lawrence and Belle Plaine Townships

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will review a land use application for a bioenergy facility. The board is also deciding on several zoning approvals, liquor licenses, and budget amendments for treatment courts.

• Informational presentation on Dem-Con HZI BioEnergy, LLC's application for an anaerobic digester facility in Louisville Township
• Rezone, preliminary plat, and final plat of Riesgraf Farm No. 2
• Budget amendments for Veterans Treatment Court and Drug Treatment Court agreements
• Final adoption of Louisville-Merriam Junction and Shallow Waters Regional Trail Long Range Plans
• Intoxicating liquor license for Schultzy's Restaurant Group in New Market Township

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene to approve minutes, recognize citizen speakers, and receive a housing update. It will adopt a series of consent‑agenda resolutions covering eminent‑domain authority for the County Highway 27 Bypass Lanes Project, final payments for pavement and sealcoat contracts, and other infrastructure agreements. The board will also receive a medical examiner update and approve a comprehensive‑plan amendment for ten properties in the Lydia area of Spring Lake Township.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-13 authorizing eminent‑domain proceedings for the County Highway 27 Bypass Lanes Project
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 authorizing final payment to Valley Paving, Inc. for the 2024 Pavement Preservation Program – Package A
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-22 authorizing an agreement with BKV Group for the Jail Safety Railings Project – Phase 2
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-24 approving a comprehensive‑plan amendment to re‑guide ten properties in the Lydia area, Spring Lake Township
• Receive update from Dr. Andrew Baker, Medical Examiner

Planning Advisory Commission

The Scott County Planning Advisory Commission will consider approving a preliminary plat and conditional use permit for a bioenergy project in Louisville Township. The agenda also includes a request to rezone a property to 'Rural Business Reserve' in Lydia and an election of officers.

• PL#2024-068: Rezone and Preliminary Plat of Riesgraf Farm No. 2
• PL#2024-004: Preliminary Plat & Conditional Use Permit for Dem-Con HZI BioEngery
• PL#2024-051: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to rezone 10 parcels to 'Rural Business Reserve'
• Election of Officers
• Approval of December 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes

General

The Scott County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on PL#2024-073, a request to increase the maximum structure height from 45 feet to 70 feet for an air‑quality control system. The meeting will also approve the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes and elect officers. The agenda concludes with general business and adjournment.

• Public hearing on PL#2024-073: variance to raise height to 70 ft for air‑quality system (DEM‑CON HZI BioEnergy, LLC., applicant; Bryan Rock Products, property owner) in Section 28 of Louisville Township
• Approval of December 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Election of officers
• Roll call and introductions
• General business and adjournment

County Board

The Scott County Board will convene to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for 2025, approve meeting schedules, and consider resolutions for committee appointments, newspaper contracts, and land use permits.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2025 County Board meeting schedule
• Appointment of commissioners to boards and committees
• Approval of conditional use permits for industrial and rural business leases
• Authorization of a 3-year contract with Motorola Solutions for radio maintenance