Scott County public meetings in 2023

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on the 2024 budgets, capital improvement plan, and the county's gross and net tax levies. The meeting also includes several zoning changes and the approval of the 2024 comprehensive county fee schedule.

• Net levy of $83,541,400 for taxes payable in 2024
• Rezone of 80 acres from Urban Expansion Reserve to Transition Reserve Cluster
• Approval of the 2024 Comprehensive County Fee Schedule
• 2024 Solid Waste Special Assessment Fee on residential, commercial, and industrial properties
• Conditional Use Permit for an equipment dealership (Kurt Lano, applicant)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider two rezoning requests and one preliminary plat. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for indoor storage and business buildings.

• PL#2023-087: Rezone 80 acres from Urban Expansion Reserve to Transition Reserve Cluster in Sand Creek Township
• PL#2023-082: Rezone 118.49 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Blakeley Township
• PL#2023-060: Preliminary Plat of Endeavor 1st Addition (1 lot on 22.66 acres) in New Market Township
• PL#2023-060: Conditional Use Permit for indoor storage and business buildings in New Market Township

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review a comprehensive plan amendment for 27 properties in Sand Creek Township. The meeting also includes decisions on various regional transportation projects, public safety agreements, and health grants.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reguide 27 properties in Sand Creek Township
• Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Trunk Highway 169 and County Highway 59 Interchange Project
• Grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Health for COVID-19 detection and mitigation in the jail
• Renewal of Southwest Metro Drug Task Force and Tri-City Tactical Team Joint Powers Agreements for 2024-2028
• Information on mining operations at 23631 Natchez Avenue in New Market Township

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.

• Community Health Board Report from the Community Health Services Administrator, Public Health Staff, and the Scott County Medical Director

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions regarding land acquisition and infrastructure improvements. The meeting includes votes on eminent domain proceedings for highway projects and a property purchase. The board will also review zoning changes and liquor license applications.

• Purchase of property at 20140 Delaware Ave
• Eminent domain proceedings for County Highway 69/78 Roundabout and Trunk Highway 169/County Highway 59 projects
• Rezone of 37.77 acres for John and Mary Hendricks
• Approval of Preliminary and Final Plat of Shimek Acres
• Release of draft long range plans for Louisville-Merriam Junction and Shallow Waters Regional Trails

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the 2024 Final Budget and operating rules. The meeting includes updates from the Sheriff's Office, Attorney's Office, and IT security. Members will also review salary adjustments for elected and non-bargaining staff.

• 2024 Final Budget
• Elected and Non-Bargaining Salary Adjustments
• 2024 Operating Rules & Guidelines
• 2024 Board Calendar
• Commissioner Committee Assignments

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will review a request to rezone 37.77 acres in the Town of Helena. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 27 properties in Sand Creek Township.

• PL#2023-075: Request to rezone 37.77 acres from Urban Expansion Reserve District to Transition Reserve Cluster District in Town of Helena
• PL#2023-059: Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend Planned Land Use Map for 27 properties in Sand Creek Township

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider three separate variance requests. These requests involve frontage requirements, road right-of-way setbacks, and impervious lot coverage in Spring Lake Township.

• PL#2023-070: Variance from 66 foot frontage requirement (Green Tree Realty/John & Jody Shimek)
• PL#2023-077: Variance for 100-foot road right-of-way setback to 53 feet and roof line height (Thomas & Amanda Kreuser)
• PL#2023-079: Variance for impervious lot coverage from 25% to 28.1% and side yard setback from 10' to 8.5' (Xpand, Inc./Gail Ostby)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several land-use requests, including a commercial rezone and two conditional use permits for contractor yards. The meeting also includes approvals for infrastructure contracts and the sale of a residential property.

• Rezone of 2.85 acres from Rural Industrial to General Commercial for Camping World Holdings, Inc.
• Conditional Use Permit for a contractor yard (Greystone Construction Company/JL Theis Land Holdings, LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit for an equipment office/service contractor yard (EquipmentShare Inc.)
• Agreement with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for the County Highway 16 Project
• Sale and removal of a single family house at 22801 Panama Avenue

County Board

The Scott County Board and Shakopee School Board are meeting jointly to discuss collaborations and partnerships. The agenda includes reviews of the Collaborative Plan and District Partnerships.

• Shakopee Public Schools & Scott County Collaborative Plan
• Academies of Shakopee & District Partnerships
• Camper Cabins

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss terminating the McMahon Lake Improvement District. The board is also reviewing several contracts and plat approvals via a consent agenda.

• Public hearing on terminating the McMahon Lake Improvement District
• Approval of Preliminary and Final Plat of Hickory Hills Fourth Addition
• Contract with Veit & Company, Inc. for the Sand Creek Sediment Reduction Project
• Direct sale of five vacant remnant parcels along Trunk Highway 169 and one along County Highway 17
• Cooperative Agreement with St. Lawrence Township for the Trunk Highway 169 and County Highway 59 Interchange Project

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider a rezoning request and two conditional use permits for contractor yards. The meeting includes a public hearing for two of these requests.

• PL#2023-066: Rezone 2.85 acres from I-1 Rural Industrial to C-1 General Commercial in Sand Creek Township
• PL#2023-064: Conditional Use Permit for contractor yard, office, and shop at Highway 169 Industrial Park 3rd Addition
• PL#2023-067: Conditional Use Permit for equipment office/service contractor yard in New Market Township

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of Ordinance 34 on the public use of cannabis and hemp products and changes to liquor licensing fees. The body is also considering a settlement in the Winborn v. Schneider litigation and several infrastructure projects.

• Adoption of Ordinance 34 regarding public use of cannabis and hemp products
• Public hearing and vote on liquor license and renewal fee schedules
• Settlement approval for US District Court File No. 22-CV-01811, Winborn v. Schneider, et. al.
• Acceptance of a $84,000 2023 Byrne Discretionary Grant
• Approval of Preliminary and Final Plat for Highway 169 Industrial Park 3rd Addition

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to establish the maximum proposed property tax levy for 2024. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects, housing agreements, and agency budgets.

• Proposed 2024 net levy of $83,541,400
• 2024 budget of $21,617,993 and tax levy of $4,576,308 for Scott County Community Development Agency
• Purchase of property at 212-214 3rd Avenue West in Shakopee using ARPA funds
• Interim Use Permit for a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit for Vladimir Shepilov
• Environmental assessment for the Maranda Mine Expansion

Regional Rail Authority

The Scott County Regional Rail Authority is meeting to conduct routine business. The primary action is the adoption of a resolution regarding the 2024 property tax levy.

• Resolution No. RRA 2023-001: Establishing a Final Levy of $0 for 2024

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider several plat requests and land use permits. The meeting includes public hearings for an equipment dealership and grading plan amendments.

• PL#2023-062: Preliminary and Final Plat of Hickory Hills Fourth Addition (2 lots on 7.5 acres)
• PL#2023-057: Preliminary and Final Plat of Shimek Acres (2 lots and 2 outlots on 70.50 acres)
• PL#2023-045: Conditional Use Permit for an equipment dealership and plat of Lano Addition
• PL#2012-023: Interim Use Permit to amend the grading plan for Shakopee Sand, LLC

The Planning Advisory Commission unanimously recommended approval for three development projects, including two residential plats and one commercial equipment dealership. These recommendations are subject to specific conditions and final County Board consideration.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat of Hickory Hills Fourth Addition (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary and Final Plat of Shimek Acres, pending resolution of driveway and Township matters (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary and Final Plat of Lano Addition and Conditional Use Permit for Lano Equipment dealership (6-0)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

The Three Rivers Park District and Scott County Boards of Commissioners are holding a joint meeting. The boards will discuss partnership highlights, the proposed 2024 partnership budget, and the 2023 use of fund balance. No formal actions are recommended for the new business items.

• 2023 Partnership Highlights
• 2024 Proposed Scott County - Three Rivers Partnership Budget
• 2023 Use of Fund Balance

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring land use permits, tax levies, and service agreements. The body is also scheduling public hearings for liquor license fee increases and cannabis use ordinances.

• Final Levy of $40,000 for the Cedar Lake Improvement District
• Preliminary 2024 Levy of $34,400 for the Scott County Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District
• Conditional Use Permit Amendment for a Farm Market-Meat Processing Facility (Anan Barbarawi)
• Police Services Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Chaska
• Public hearing dates for liquor license fee increases and cannabis/hemp product ordinances

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several conditional use permits for a farm market and storage facility, as well as budget levies for the Cedar Lake and Vermillion River Watershed districts. The Board also canceled a private development contract with Shutterfly, Inc. and scheduled public hearings for liquor license fee increases and cannabis use ordinances.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for farm market-meat processing facility (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 2024 Final Levy for Cedar Lake Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for indoor storage facility expansion (unanimous)
• Authorized final payment to Egan Company for Phase 2 Fiber Interconnect Project (unanimous)
• Approved $34,400 Preliminary 2024 Levy for Vermillion River Watershed Special Taxing District (unanimous)
• Authorized Police Services Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Chaska (unanimous)
• Canceled private development contract with Shutterfly, Inc (unanimous)
• Set Oct 3, 2023 public hearings for liquor license fees and cannabis/hemp ordinances (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss budget presentations for Public Safety and Public Records. The meeting also includes updates on cannabis policy and contracted case management.

• Budget Presentation - Public Safety
• Budget Presentation - Public Records
• Cannabis Policy Update
• Contracted Case Management

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several grant amendments and agreements for school-linked mental health services. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss Winborn litigation and a workshop on Community Design budget presentations.

• Agreements with Belle Plaine, Jordan, New Prague, Prior Lake, and Shakopee School Districts for mental health services
• Addition of 3 full-time equivalent positions for the Juvenile Alternative Facility (JAF)
• Private sale of Parcel 251330466 in Prior Lake for $50
• Agreement amendment with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for Louisville and Southern Scott Regional Trail Planning
• Addition of 2 full-time equivalent positions for an agreement with Southwest Metro Intermediate School District 288

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several grant amendments and agreements for school-linked mental health services. They also authorized the sale of forfeited land in Prior Lake and approved the addition of new staff positions for the Juvenile Alternative Facility.

• Approved agreements for school-linked mental health services with Belle Plaine, Jordan, New Prague, Prior Lake, and Shakopee school districts (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Southwest Metro Intermediate School District 288 for mental health services and 2 new FTE positions (unanimous)
• Approved addition of 3 FTE positions for the Juvenile Alternative Facility and 2023 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved private sale of forfeited land parcel 251330466 in Prior Lake for $50 (unanimous)
• Approved budget and grant amendments for MN Department of Human Services Grant No. 194828 and MN Department of Health Grant No. 161313 (unanimous)
• Authorized FTA 5310 Enhanced Mobility Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Metropolitan Council for Regional Parks operation and maintenance funds (unanimous)
• Approved $13,310,739.53 in claims for July 2023 (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider requests for a residential plat, a farm market amendment, and two permits. The body will hold public hearings regarding a detached accessory dwelling unit and a grading plan amendment.

• PL#2023-051: Preliminary and Final Plat of Tangen Estates (2 lots on 6.226 acres) in New Market Township
• PL#2022-063: Conditional Use Permit Amendment for a Farm Market - Meat Processing Facility in Blakeley Township
• PL#2023-021: Request for a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit in Spring Lake Township
• PL#2012-023: Interim Use Permit to amend the grading plan for Shakopee Sand, LLC in Louisville and Sand Creek Townships

The Commission unanimously approved a two-lot plat for Tangen Estates and a conditional use permit for a meat processing facility. A public hearing was held regarding an interim use permit for a detached accessory dwelling unit, though the final vote is not recorded in the text.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Plat for Tangen Estates (2 lots on 6.23 acres) (7-0)
• Approved amended Conditional Use Permit for Barbarwari Farm Market — Meat Processing Facility (7-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Shakopee Sand Interim Use Permit (PL#2012-023) to September 11, 2023

Board of Adjustment

The Scott County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two property variance requests. The board will also review the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting.

• PL#2023-050: Variance from 50 foot bluff setback for a replacement septic system in Blakeley Township
• PL#2023-053: Variance from 30 foot side property line setback to 17.4 feet for an accessory building in Spring Lake Township

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variance requests regarding property setbacks. One approval allows for a replacement septic system near a bluff, and the other allows for an accessory building closer to a side property line.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance from 50-foot bluff setback for replacement septic system in Blakeley Township (7-0)
• Approved variance from 30-foot side property line setback to 17.4 feet for accessory building in Spring Lake Township (7-0)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to review budget presentations for Internal Services. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Budget presentation for Internal Services

General

Four local government bodies are meeting for a joint work session to discuss annexation history and land use. The session focuses on utility and transportation investments and the current Orderly Annexation Agreement. Participants will discuss tax base needs and potential zoning for specific areas.

• Annexation history of 24.1 and 24.2
• Current Orderly Annexation Agreement
• Zoning potential for CH 10 (205th Street)
• Island Developments at CH 17/CH 87
• Discussion of a new Annexation Agreement

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions including a land exchange with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and various road projects. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple agreements for public safety and infrastructure. A workshop on Child Services budget presentations will follow the meeting.

• Rezoning and plat approval for Rice Lake Estates Second Addition
• Land exchange agreement with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
• Cooperative Construction Agreement for the Trunk Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass Project
• Right-of-way compensation for the County Highway 69 and 78 Roundabout Project
• Budget amendment for American Rescue Plan Act funds and agreement with Dakota County Technical College

The Board unanimously approved several resolutions concerning road projects, land exchanges, and rezoning. They also authorized a budget amendment for American Rescue Plan Act funds and approved various personnel actions.

• Approved rezoning and plats for Rice Lake Estates Second Addition (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Mid-America Festivals Corporation for Sheriff's Office services (unanimous)
• Approved construction agreement for Trunk Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass (unanimous)
• Approved closure of library branches for staff development on Sept 14, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way compensation for County Highway 69 and 78 Roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved land exchange agreement with Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget amendment for American Rescue Plan Act funds and agreement with Dakota County Technical College (unanimous)
• Approved 18 personnel actions including new hires, separations, and promotions (unanimous)

General

The Scott County Ditch Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and address a personnel change for a specific drainage project. The board will consider a resolution to change the engineering leadership for the repair of Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 10.

• Resolution No. 2023-200: Rescinding appointment of ISG and Darrell Pettis, P.E.
• Appointment of Tony Winiecki, Scott County Engineer, for the repair of Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 10

The Board approved the minutes from July 18, 2023. The Board also passed a resolution to change the engineer assigned to the repair of Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 10.

• Approved July 18, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-200: Rescinded appointment of ISG and Darrell Pettis, P.E. and appointed Tony Winiecki as Engineer for Repair of Scott County Drainage Ditch No. 10 (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss several operational updates and the proposed budget. The meeting includes reviews of regional facilities and county services.

• Proposed Budget & Q2 Update
• HHW Regional Facility
• Housing Update - Shepherd of the Lake
• Elections Equipment
• THC/Cannabis Update

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and award construction contracts. The board will consider adopting a resolution to hire two companies for ditch repairs.

• Resolution No. 2023-183: Awarding contracts to Husky Construction, Inc. and Borneke Construction, Inc. for Scott County Drainage Ditch 10 repair

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2023-183 to award repair contracts for County Ditch 10 to Husky Construction, Inc. and Borneke Construction, Inc. The decision followed a review of bid packages for tree clearing, ditch cleaning, and culvert replacement.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-183 awarding contracts to Husky Construction, Inc. and Borneke Construction, Inc. for Ditch 10 repairs (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several conditional use permits for businesses and utilities. The meeting includes votes on infrastructure projects, software implementation, and budget amendments for mental health and corrections.

• Conditional Use Permit for an electric substation in New Market Township
• Conditional Use Permit for a microbrewery, taproom, and event space in Blakeley Township
• Agreement with SRF Consulting Group for the Trunk Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass Project
• Contracts with Alight Solutions and Workday for Enterprise Resource Planning software
• Contract to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for the Moraine Addition Housing Trust Project

The Board unanimously approved several conditional and interim use permits for businesses and housing. It also authorized contracts for road projects, software implementation, and park improvements.

• Approved conditional use permit for electric substation in New Market Township (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for microbrewery, taproom, and event space in Blakeley Township (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with SRF Consulting Group for Trunk Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Alight Solutions and Workday for ERP software (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for Moraine Addition Housing Trust Project (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to JF Brennan Company for Spring Lake Regional Park ADA fishing pier and kayak launch (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for detached accessory dwelling unit in Cedar Lake Township (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dr. Andrew Baker as Medical Examiner through December 31, 2026 (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several agricultural rezoning requests and contract amendments for highway safety and park projects. The meeting includes a workshop discussion regarding Cedar Lane and updates from state inter-county associations.

• Rezone requests from A-1 to A-3 for Mark Meierbachtol and Gary and Ruth A. Powell (79.45 acres)
• Amendment to the Retail Tobacco Sales Ordinance 17
• Contract increase for the 2023 Pavement Preservation Program
• Agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park Hiking Trails
• Addition of three full-time equivalent positions for MnCHOICES

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two agricultural rezoning requests and several contract amendments for highway safety and park trails. The board also authorized a budget increase for the 2023 Pavement Preservation Program and added three full-time positions for MnCHOICES.

• Approved rezone from A-1 to A-3 for Mark Meierbachtol (unanimous)
• Approved 79.45-acre rezone from A-1 to A-3 for Gary and Ruth A. Powell (unanimous)
• Amended Retail Tobacco Sales Ordinance 17 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment and contract increase for 2023 Pavement Preservation Program (unanimous)
• Approved contract increase to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for Highway Safety Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved addition of three full-time equivalent positions for MnCHOICES (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Malkerson Addition and developers agreement in Louisville Township (unanimous)
• Reappointed Frank Boyles to the Prior Lake/Spring Lake Watershed District Board (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will hold public hearings regarding three permit requests. The body will also conduct a workshop to discuss the zoning response to cannabis legislation.

• PL#2023-042: Interim Use Permit for a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit in Cedar Lake Township
• PL#2023-021: Interim Use Permit for a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit in Spring Lake Township
• PL#2023-046: Conditional Use Permit Amendment for indoor storage facility expansion in New Market Township
• Workshop on zoning response to cannabis legislation

The Planning Advisory Commission recommended approval for a new storage building at Lake Marion Mini Storage and an accessory dwelling unit for Daniel Skluzacek. A second request for an accessory dwelling unit was tabled pending a code enforcement investigation into neighbor concerns.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for Daniel Skluzacek to build a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (7-0)
• Tabled Interim Use Permit for Shepilov for a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit pending code officer investigation (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit amendment for Lake Marion Mini Storage LLC to add a 24,177 sq. ft. building (7-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt Solid Waste Management Ordinance No. 2. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various land use, infrastructure, and budget approvals.

• Public hearing and adoption of Solid Waste Management Ordinance No. 2
• Contract with Allos Ministries to purchase four housing units for families experiencing homelessness
• Rezone and plat approval for Smaagaard Oaks (3 lots on 12.18 acres) in Spring Lake Township
• Contract award to J.L. Theis, Inc. for County Highway 16 and Fuller Street traffic signal project
• Three-year agreement with Minnesota Public Employees' Association for Sheriff non-licensed dispatch supervisors

The Board approved the purchase of four housing units for families experiencing homelessness using American Rescue Plan Act funds. Other actions included approving a rezone in Spring Lake Township and awarding a traffic signal contract in Shakopee. The Board also authorized several grant applications and liquor licenses.

• Approved purchase of 4 housing units for homeless families via ARPA funds (Unanimous)
• Approved rezone and plat of Smaagaard Oaks in Spring Lake Township (Unanimous)
• Awarded contract to J.L. Theis, Inc. for Hwy 16 and Fuller St traffic signal (Unanimous)
• Authorized final payment to Bituminous Roadways, Inc. for Hwy 42 rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved 3-year agreement with MN Public Employees' Association for dispatch supervisors (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for organics recycling facility and Malkerson Addition plat (Unanimous)
• Authorized line of credit with Old National Bank for Moraine Addition Housing Trust (Unanimous)
• Approved utility installation agreement with MN Valley Electric Cooperative (4-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider two variance requests. These requests involve setbacks for a new home and an indoor storage facility.

• PL#2023-031: Variance request for setbacks to a DNR Natural Environment Lake for a new home in Cedar Lake Township
• PL#2023-034: Variance request for residential and county road setbacks for an indoor storage facility in New Market Township

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved two variance requests. One allows a new home and septic system to be closer to a lake in Cedar Lake Township, and the other allows an indoor storage facility to be closer to a road and residential zone in New Market Township.

• Approved April 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Rothnem project (PL#2023-031) to reduce lake setbacks to 102 feet for septic tank, 60 feet for septic drain field, and 120 feet for a new home (7-0)
• Approved variance for Lake Marion project (PL#2023-034) to reduce residential zoning setback to 85 feet and road right-of-way setback to 55 feet for an indoor storage facility (7-0)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission is meeting to consider several land-use requests. The body will review rezoning applications and conditional use permits for various commercial and residential projects across four townships.

• PL#2023-032: Rezone 79.45 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Belle Plaine Township
• PL#2023-030: Rezone 10.74 acres from RR-1 to RR-2 and plat 4 lots for Rice Lake Estates Second Addition in New Market Township
• PL#2023-023: Conditional Use Permit for an electric substation in New Market Township
• PL#2023-033: Conditional Use Permit for a microbrewery, taproom, and event space in Blakeley Township
• PL#2021-013: Conditional Use Permit for an organics recycling facility and plat of Malkerson Addition in Louisville Township

The Planning Advisory Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request for the Powell property and recommended approval for the Rice Lake Estates rezoning and platting. The commission also held a discussion regarding a conditional use permit for a Dakota Electric substation.

• Approved rezoning of 79.45 acres from A-1 to A-3 for Powell (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 10.74 acres from RR-1 to RR-2 for Rice Lake Estates (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary and Final Plat for Rice Lake Estates Second Addition (7-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will vote on several land use permits and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting includes decisions on county employee benefits and the addition of staff for Medical Assistance coverage. A public hearing date for solid waste ordinance amendments will also be set.

• Rezone of 465 acres and plat of Schoenbauer Farm (20 lots and 7 outlots) in Helena Township
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for a 46-acre material storage parcel for Herman Landscape Supplies in Sand Creek Township
• Addition of 8 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions to unwind continuous eligibility for Medical Assistance
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for valuation software implementation
• Public hearing set for June 20, 2023, regarding Solid Waste Management Ordinance No. 2

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 465-acre rezone and plat for Schoenbauer Farm in Helena Township. Other actions included approving health insurance providers, adding staff for Medical Assistance eligibility unwinding, and authorizing several service agreements.

• Approved rezone of 465 acres and plat for Schoenbauer Farm in Helena Township (Unanimous)
• Approved addition of City of Credit River to trail maintenance agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved 46-acre parcel amendment for Herman Landscape Supplies in Sand Creek Township (Unanimous)
• Approved 8 new FTE positions and budget amendment to unwind Medical Assistance coverage (Unanimous)
• Approved employee benefit providers and costs for health, dental, and life insurance (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for valuation software (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Belleville Plaine intersection improvements at TH 25 and CH 3 (Unanimous)
• Set June 20, 2023, for public hearing on Solid Waste Management Ordinance No. 2 amendments (Unanimous)

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.

• Community Health Board Report from the Community Health Services Administrator, Public Health Staff, and Medical Director

The Board met to satisfy Minnesota Statute 145A, which requires two annual meetings. Members received reports on 2022 public health work, student health survey results, and COVID-19 vaccination updates. No new policies or funding were decided.

• Approved November 1, 2022 minutes (3-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to vote on land use changes, service agreements, and grant applications. The agenda includes approvals for property plats and a highway overpass project. The board will also receive information regarding elections.

• Rezone of 10.2 acres from RR-1 to RR-2 for Hunters Pass in Spring Lake Township
• Rezone of 100 acres from UER to UER-C in New Market Township
• Agreement with Great River Energy for the Trunk Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass Project
• Service agreement with Trinity Services Group, Inc. for Correctional Food Service
• Grant application for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration funds to add 3 full-time positions

The Board approved two rezoning requests in Spring Lake and New Market Townships and authorized a highway overpass project agreement. Other actions included approving a correctional food service contract and a grant application for mental health services.

• Approved rezone of 10.2 acres to Rural Residential Single-Family in Spring Lake Township (4-0)
• Approved final plat of Holiday Chestnut Boulevard in Jackson Township (4-0)
• Approved service agreement with Trinity Services Group, Inc. for correctional food service (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Great River Energy for Trunk Highway 169 and Bluff Drive Overpass Project (4-0)
• Approved continued joint participation with Carver County in Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (4-0)
• Approved rezone of 100 acres to Urban Expansion Reserve Cluster District in New Market Township (4-0)
• Approved grant application for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration funds (4-0)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Hometown Bats Foundation in Belle Plaine Township (4-0)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider requests for rezoning and conditional use permit amendments. The meeting includes public hearings regarding land use for landscape material storage and an electric substation.

• PL#2023-020: Request to rezone 100 acres from UER to UER-C in New Market Township
• PL#2022-063: Conditional Use Permit amendment for a farm market-meat processing facility in Blakeley Township
• PL#2023-023: Public hearing for a CUP amendment to add 46 acres for landscape material storage in Sand Creek Township
• PL#2023-023: Public hearing for a CUP to establish an electric substation in New Market Township

The commission unanimously approved a 100-acre rezoning request and a conditional use permit amendment for Herman's Landscape Supplies. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed Dakota Electric substation, though no final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved rezoning of 100 acres from Urban Expansion Reserve District to Urban Expansion Reserve Cluster District (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit amendment for Herman's Landscape Supplies to add 46 acres for material storage (7-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land use permit amendments and infrastructure project contracts. The meeting includes a decision on a comprehensive plan amendment for 52.32 acres in Spring Lake Township.

• Denial of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 52.32 acres in Spring Lake Township
• Conditional Use Permit Amendment for truck parking at Holiday Chestnut Boulevard
• Interim Use Permit Amendment for Dogz & Katz Luxury Pet Boarding in St. Lawrence Township
• Contract award to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for the HSIP Pavement Markings Project
• Cooperative Construction Agreement with the City of Shakopee for County Highway 16 and Fuller Street Traffic Signal Project

The board denied a comprehensive plan amendment to re-guide 52.32 acres in Spring Lake Township from Urban Business Reserve to Industrial and Commercial land use, rejecting the developer's request. The decision followed staff recommendation citing incompatibility with the 2040 plan. The board also approved a consent agenda including a conditional use permit for truck parking expansion, a contract for pavement markings, and a cooperative construction agreement for a traffic signal project.

• Denied comprehensive plan amendment to re-guide 52.32 acres in Spring Lake Township (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit amendment for truck parking expansion at Holiday Chestnut Boulevard (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Sir Lines-A-Lot, LLC for HSIP Pavement Markings Project (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit amendment for Dogz & Katz Luxury Pet Boarding commercial kennel (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative construction agreement with City of Shakopee for County Highway 16 and Fuller Street traffic signal (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to DHS grant No. 194828 to extend and receive additional funds (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit amendment for Shakopee Bowl to add outdoor commercial recreation and modify patio seating (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of animal control services agreement with Minnesota Critter Getter (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure contracts and land use resolutions. The meeting includes a report on emergency management and a review of year-end and first-quarter financial results.

• Contract award to S.M. Hentges & Son, Inc. for the County Highway 66 Bypass Lane Project
• Grant agreement with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Merriam Junction Regional Trail Project
• Agreement with 4 Control, Inc. for 2023-2024 roadside noxious weed/brush spraying
• Comprehensive Plan amendment for Camping World Holdings, Inc.
• Budget amendment and contract to Pearson Bros., Inc. for the 2023 Annual County Highway Sealcoat Project

The Board unanimously approved several infrastructure projects, including the County Highway 66 Bypass Lane and the 2023 Annual County Highway Sealcoat Project. Other actions included approving a conservation easement and a comprehensive plan amendment for Camping World Holdings, Inc.

• Awarded County Highway 66 Bypass Lane Project contract to S.M. Hentges & Son, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Annual County Highway Sealcoat Project contract to Pearson Bros., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with 4 Control, Inc. for 2023-2024 roadside noxious weed/brush spraying (unanimous)
• Approved HUD grant funding for the Merriam Junction Regional Trail Project (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration of Conservation Easement in the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District (unanimous)
• Approved minor amendment to 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Camping World Holdings, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with WSB & Associates Inc. for Cleary Lake Regional Park Campground Compliance Project (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Precious Metal Dealer License renewal for Excel Pawn and Jewelry (unanimous)

General

The Planning Advisory Commission is meeting to consider a letter regarding PL#2023-003 Smaagaard.

• Letter on behalf of PL#2023-003 Smaagaard

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission is meeting to consider several land use permits and rezoning requests. The agenda includes public hearings for commercial expansions and residential lot approvals. The body will also review routine rezoning and interim use permit requests.

• PL#2023-017: Rezoning 40 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Blakeley Township
• PL#2023-012: Interim Use Permit for Dogz & Katz Luxury Pet Boarding in St. Lawrence Township
• PL#2023-013: Amended Conditional Use Permit for truck parking and plats for Holiday Chestnut Boulevard in Jackson Township
• PL#2023-015: Conditional Use Permit for volleyball courts and patio seating at Shakopee Bowl in Louisville Township
• PL#2023-004: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide 52.32 acres to Rural Industrial and General Commercial in Spring Lake Township

The Planning Advisory Commission recommended approval for a comprehensive plan amendment to re-guide 52.32 acres for industrial and commercial use. The board also recommended approval for a residential rezoning and plat for Smaagaard Oaks, as well as several use permits for commercial expansions.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide 52.32 acres to Rural Industrial and General Commercial (5-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 10.13 acres to Rural Residential Single Family District and plat for Smaagaard Oaks (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit amendment for Holiday Stationstores, LLC to expand truck parking (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit amendment for Shakopee Bowl, LLC to add 3 sand volleyball courts (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 40 acres from A-1 to A-3 Agricultural Preservation Density District (6-0)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Dogz & Katz Luxury Pet Boarding commercial kennel (6-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request for variances to create a residential lot. The board will also vote on the approval of meeting minutes from September 12, 2022, and elect officers.

• Public hearing for PL#2023-016: Variance request for 66 feet of lot frontage and 150 feet of lot width in Section 20 of Blakeley Township

The Board of Adjustment approved two variances for a property in Blakeley Township to allow for the creation of a residential lot. The board also elected its 2023 officers and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved variance for 33 feet of lot frontage and 33 feet of lot width (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved September 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Ray Huber as Chair (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Donna Hentges as Vice Chair (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Deputy Clerk of the Board as Secretary (6-0, 1 abstention)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to vote on a series of consent agenda items including land rezoning, infrastructure contracts, and grant applications. The board will also consider a permit amendment for the Dem-Con landfill expansion.

• Grant application for Homeless Assistance Grant funds up to $1,000,000
• CDC Federal Infrastructure Grant of $367,516 for public health workforce
• Rezone of 90 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Belle Plaine Township
• Purchase of property at 6177 140th Street NE in Prior Lake
• Conditional Use Permit amendment to expand Dem-Con landfill in Louisville Township

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several resolutions including land rezoning, infrastructure contracts, and grant applications. Key actions included the purchase of a property in Prior Lake and the approval of a landfill expansion in Louisville Township.

• Approved purchase of property at 6177 140th Street NE in Prior Lake (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit to expand Dem-Con landfill in Louisville Township (unanimous)
• Approved $1M grant application for Homeless Assistance Grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved $367,516 CDC grant for public health infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 10 acres in Spring Lake Township from RR-1 to RR-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 90 acres in Belle Plaine Township from A-1 to A-3 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Northland Grading and Excavation for Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park Campground (unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 annual pavement marking contract to Sir Lines A-Lot, LLC (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will consider updates to the county's Capital Improvement Plan and the use of unspent bond proceeds. The board is also reviewing several land-use permits and infrastructure agreements.

• Public hearing to amend the Capital Improvement Plan and authorize use of unspent Series 2019A bond proceeds
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for Camping World RV Sales & Service Center in Sand Creek Township
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for Minnesota Renaissance Festival and Trail of Terror in Louisville Township
• Transfer of $346,469.45 from Municipal State Aid Construction Account to Regular State Aid Construction Account
• Eminent domain proceedings for the Bluff Drive and Trunk Highway 169 Overpass Project

The County Board approved an amended conditional use permit for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and Trail of Terror, including new conditions for parking and traffic. The Board also authorized the use of $643,776 in unspent bond proceeds for facility upgrades and approved several infrastructure and grant agreements.

• Approved amended Conditional Use Permit for Minnesota Renaissance Festival (unanimous)
• Approved use of $643,776 in unspent bond proceeds for AV and plumbing upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved eminent domain proceedings for Bluff Drive and Trunk Highway 169 Overpass Project (unanimous)
• Approved updated agreement with Shakopee Public Schools for Academies Sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit amendment for Camping World RV sales expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $346,469.45 transfer between state aid construction accounts (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (unanimous)
• Approved Homeless Prevention Aid funds and grant application for Homework Starts with Home (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will review requests for land rezoning and plat approvals in Belle Plaine, Sand Creek, and Helena Townships. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the horizontal expansion of the Dem-Con Landfill.

• PL#2023-007: Rezone 90 acres from A-1 to A-3 in Belle Plaine Township
• PL#2023-009: Preliminary and Final Plat for Highway 169 Industrial Park 3rd Addition (13.32 acres)
• PL#2023-010: Rezoning of 350 acres to A-3 and 115 acres to TR-C, plus plat for Schoenbauer Farms (543 acres)
• PL#2022-058: Conditional Use Permit Amendment to horizontally expand the Dem-Con Landfill

The Planning Advisory Commission unanimously recommended approval for a horizontal expansion of the Dem-Con Landfill and three separate rezoning and platting requests. These recommendations are subject to final County Board consideration and specific staff report conditions.

• Recommended approval of Dem-Con Landfill LLC conditional use permit amendment to horizontally expand landfill (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Schoenbauer Farms rezoning of 465 acres and preliminary/final plat of 20 lots and 7 outlots (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Bauer Brothers Partnership rezoning of 90 acres from A-1 to A-3 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Camping World Holdings, Inc. preliminary and final plat for 1 lot on 13.32 acres (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes with a typographical amendment (7-0)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several interim use permits and road preservation contracts. The meeting includes a budget amendment for the 2023 Pavement Preservation Program and a grant application for school-linked mental health services.

• Interim Use Permit Amendment for Valley Paving Inc. to add 59.5 acres in Belle Plaine and St. Lawrence Townships
• Interim Use Permit for a home extended business in Helena Township
• Contracts for the 2023 Pavement Preservation Program awarded to Valley Paving Inc.
• Final payments to Pearson Bros., Inc. and McNamara Contracting, Inc. for previous pavement projects
• Grant application to MN Department of Human Services for school linked mental health services

The Board unanimously approved several road preservation contracts and an interim use permit for Valley Paving Inc. They also authorized a grant application for school-linked mental health services and approved various personnel actions.

• Approved Interim Use Permit Amendment for Valley Paving Inc. to add 59.5 acres (Unanimous)
• Approved final payment to Pearson Bros., Inc. for 2022 Sealcoat Project (Unanimous)
• Approved final payment to McNamara Contracting, Inc. for 2021 Pavement Preservation Projects (Unanimous)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for home extended business for Keith Deutsch (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to County Highway 15 Turnback Agreement with City of New Prague (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment and contracts to Valley Paving Inc. for 2023 Pavement Preservation Program (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application to MN Dept of Human Services for school linked mental health services (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing for 13 personnel actions including separations and promotions (Unanimous)

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board is meeting to review and potentially approve a repair order. The primary action item is the adoption of Resolution 2023-64.

• Resolution 2023-64: Order for Repair for Scott County Drainage Ditch 10

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution 2023-64 to approve the repair of Drainage Ditch 10 using repair option 1. The decision follows a public hearing and an engineers' report determining the work is in the best interest of affected property owners.

• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-64 approving the Order for Repair for Scott County Drainage Ditch 10 (unanimous)

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to a conditional use permit for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and Trail of Terror. The board will also consider an order to revoke the permit. Other business includes road rehabilitation agreements and a land use amendment in Sand Creek Township.

• Public hearing and potential revocation of Conditional Use Permit #616-C-8 for Mid-America Festivals Corporation
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change 2.85 acres in Sand Creek Township from Industrial to Commercial
• Pavement rehabilitation agreements for County Highway 83 (Shakopee) and County Highway 3 (Belle Plaine)
• Contract award to Peterson Companies Inc. for the Spring Lake Lakefront Development Project
• Grant application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for electric vehicle charging stations

The Board tabled a decision on proposed amendments to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival's conditional use permit until March 21, 2023, requesting more detailed contracts and transit plans. The Board also approved several road project budget amendments and cooperative agreements with the cities of Shakopee and Belle Plaine.

• Tabled amendments to Conditional Use Permit #616-C-8 for Minnesota Renaissance Festival
• Approved budget amendment and third contract increase for County Highway 83 Project
• Approved cooperative agreement with City of Shakopee for County Highway 83 Pavement Rehabilitation
• Approved cooperative agreement with City of Belle Plaine for County Highway 3 Pavement Rehabilitation
• Approved limited use permit with MnDOT for a trail on Trunk Highway 21
• Approved agreement with Shakopee and Savage for Mental Health Coordinated Response Services
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment to re-guide 2.85 acres in Sand Creek Township from industrial to commercial
• Awarded contract to Peterson Companies Inc. for Spring Lake Lakefront Development Project

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will consider several rezoning requests and a comprehensive plan amendment. The body will also review an interim use permit for a home extended business and hold an environmental review workshop.

• PL#2022-087: Rezone 10 acres from RR-1 to RR-2 for Mee Estates in Spring Lake Township
• PL#2023-003: Rezone 10 acres from RR-1 to RR-2 for Smaagaard Oaks in Spring Lake Township
• PL#2022-077: Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change 2.85 acres from Industrial to Commercial in Sand Creek Township
• PL#2023-001: Interim Use Permit for a Home Extended Business in Town of Helena Township
• Environmental Review Workshop

The Planning Advisory Commission approved an Interim Use Permit for an electric motorsports dealership and recommended a land use amendment for RV sales. The commission also approved the rezoning and platting of the Mee Estates property.

• Approved Mee Estates rezoning of 10 acres from RR-1 to RR-2, preliminary plat, and final plat (unanimous)
• Recommended advancing Camping World Holdings, Inc. request to re-guide 2.85 acres from Industrial to Commercial to the County Board (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Interim Use Permit for Keith Deutsch to operate an electric motorsports dealership home-extended business (7-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board is meeting to discuss repair options for County Drainage Ditch No. 10. The board will hold a public hearing to review a revised repair report and consider alternatives. A resolution may be adopted to establish findings and create an order for these repairs.

• Public hearing on Revised Repair Report for County Drainage Ditch No. 10
• Resolution 2023-45 regarding the Order For Repairs on Scott County Ditch 10

The Board unanimously ordered the repair of County Ditch 10 based on the engineer's 'Option 1' recommendation. The Board found the repair necessary for the best interests of affected property owners and public welfare. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2023, to consider detailed findings and the final order.

• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Ordered repair of County Ditch 10 per Engineer's Option 1 (unanimous)
• Scheduled reconvening for February 21, 2023, to consider findings and order

County Board

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent items, including land use permits and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting includes a public comment period and a subsequent workshop on regional transit and training facilities.

• Interim Use Permit for a sand and gravel mine in Section 16 of Louisville Township
• Cooperative Maintenance Agreement with the City of Shakopee for a traffic signal at County Highway 101 and Shenandoah Drive
• Public hearing set for February 21 regarding Conditional Use Permit #616-C-8 for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and Trail of Terror
• New tower lease agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC
• Budget amendment to the Capital Improvement Program for a Sheriff's Patrol Boat

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several resolutions including a sand and gravel mine permit and a traffic signal agreement. They also authorized a budget amendment for a Sheriff's patrol boat and approved a contract amendment for the Damascus Way Re-Entry Center.

• Approved amended solid waste license for Buckingham Companies (unanimous)
• Approved traffic signal installation agreement with City of Shakopee (unanimous)
• Approved interim use permit for sand and gravel mine in Louisville Township (unanimous)
• Approved payroll processing for 18 personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved equipment amendment with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved new tower lease agreement with T-Mobile Central, LLC (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Feb 21, 2023, regarding Minnesota Renaissance Festival permit (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Sheriff's patrol boat (unanimous)

County Board

The Scott County Board of Commissioners will consider revoking the conditional use permit for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival and Trail of Terror. The board will also vote on several land use resolutions and vendor agreements.

• Consideration of Resolution No. 2022-265 to revoke Conditional Use Permit #616-C-8 for Mid-America Festivals Corporation
• Resolution No. 2023-10: Rezone and plat of Johnson Estates (10.58 acres) in Spring Lake Township
• Resolution No. 2023-19: Budget amendment and fourth contract increase for County Highway 27 Expansion Project
• Resolution No. 2023-28: Right-of-way compensation estimates for Trunk Highway 169 at Bluff Drive Overpass Project
• Master agreements with Loffler Companies, Inc., Carahsoft Technology Corporation, Robert Half International, Inc., CDW Government LLC, and NewRocket LLC

The Board approved a rezone and plat for Johnson Estates and authorized multiple master agreements for technology and staffing services. Action on the Minnesota Renaissance Festival conditional use permit was tabled until February 21, 2023. The Board also approved payroll personnel actions and $19 million in disbursements.

• Approved rezone, preliminary plat, and final plat of Johnson Estates (unanimous)
• Authorized master agreement with Loffler Companies, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (unanimous)
• Authorized master agreement with Robert Half International, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment and fourth contract increase for County Highway 27 Expansion Project (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with CDW Government LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized master agreement with NewRocket LLC and Capital Improvement Program budget amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled action on Minnesota Renaissance Festival conditional use permit to February 21, 2023 (unanimous)

Ditch Board

The Scott County Ditch Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and adopt a resolution. The board will set a public hearing for February 7, 2023, regarding repair proceedings for County Drainage Ditch No. 10.

• Resolution No. 2023-27: Public hearing on February 7, 2023, for County Drainage Ditch No. 10 repair proceedings

The Board approved the minutes from October 18, 2022. The Board also adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing on February 7, 2023, regarding repair proceedings for County Drainage Ditch No. 10.

• Approved October 18, 2022, minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-27 to set a February 7, 2023, public hearing on County Drainage Ditch No. 10 repair findings (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Commission

The Planning Advisory Commission will hold four public hearings on land-use permits: a new sand and gravel mine in Louisville Township, an expansion of Valley Paving's mine in Belle Plaine and St. Lawrence Townships, an expansion of Camping World's RV sales and service center in Sand Creek Township, and a review of the Schieffer Heliport conditional use permit in Cedar Lake Township. The commission will also elect officers for 2023 and receive a planning manager update.

• Public hearing on interim use permit for Tiller Corporation sand and gravel mine in Section 16, Louisville Township
• Public hearing on Valley Paving mine expansion adding 59.5 acres and allowing excavation up to 25 feet below water table in Belle Plaine and St. Lawrence Townships
• Public hearing on Camping World expansion to include 13.32 acres and new service center in Sand Creek Township
• Public hearing on Schieffer Heliport conditional use permit review in Cedar Lake Township
• Election of 2023 Planning Advisory Commission officers

The Commission unanimously recommended approval for a new sand and gravel mine and an expansion of an existing mine. It also recommended approval for the expansion of a Camping World RV sales and service center. Additionally, the commission elected its 2023 officers.

• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit for Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. sand and gravel mine (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Interim Use Permit Amendment for Valley Paving mine expansion (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit amendment for Camping World RV center expansion (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Tom Vonhof as Chair, Lee Watson as Vice Chair, and Kent Robbins as Secretary (7-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Board

The board will elect a chair and vice chair for 2023, then recess for a reception. It will also adopt operating rules, appoint commissioners to boards and committees, approve the 2023 meeting schedule, and adopt the 2023 legislative platform. Consent agenda items include service agreements, conditional use permits, liquor licenses, and a grant application for opioid prevention.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Adopt Resolution 2023-3: 2023 Scott County Legislative Platform
• Adopt Resolution 2023-6: Amendment to service agreement with The Well Ministries
• Adopt Resolution 2023-7: Conditional use permit change for Dakota Lan, LLC in Louisville Township
• Adopt Resolution 2023-9: Grant from UCare for opioid prevention, amending 2023 budget

The Board conducted its annual reorganization, electing leadership and appointing officials to committees. The Board also approved several service agreements, liquor license renewals, and land-use permits via a consent agenda.

• Elected Commissioner Wolf as Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Weckman Brekke as Vice Chair for 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Operating Rules and Guidelines (Resolution 2023-1)
• Appointed Commissioners and officials to boards and committees (Resolution 2023-2)
• Approved 2023 Scott County Legislative Platform (Resolution 2023-3)
• Approved service agreement with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative (Resolution 2023-5)
• Approved conditional use permit for freight truck repair shop in New Market Township (Resolution 2023-8)
• Authorized UCare grant funds for opioid prevention harm reduction (Resolution 2023-9)