January 16, 18 Scott County Board Meeting

AGENDA
SCOTT COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA
JANUARY 16, 2018
9:00 a.m.
(1) CONVENE COUNTY BOARD
(2) AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
(3) APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 2, 2018 COUNTY BOARD MEETING
(4) RECOGNITION OF INTERESTED CITIZENS
Limited to items not on the agenda, and five minutes per person/subject. Speakers are asked to
approach the microphone for the benefit of viewers and interested citizens.
(5) NEW EMPLOYEE WELCOME
(6) CONSENT AGENDA
Customer Service: Creating a Customer Experience That is Respectful, Responsive and Solution-
Oriented
6.1 Approve the Rezoning of 49 Acres From Urban Expansion Reserve to Urban Expansion Reserve
Cluster District for Patrick Soderlund, Applicant and Property Owner, in Section 35 of Helena
Township (No fiscal impact)
6.2 Approve the Interim Use Permit for East Hauer Watt Solar, US Solar, Applicant, and Eugene Hauer,
Property Owner, to Construct and Operate a 1-Megawatt Community Solar Energy System in
Section 29, Spring Lake Township (No fiscal impact)
6.3 Approve the 2018 Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal Application for Creeks Bend Golf Course,
Inc. (No fiscal impact)
Partnership: Aligning Existing Resources, Volunteers and Programs to Achieve Shared Goals
6.4 Approve the Appointment of Christopher Anderson of Commissioner District 4 to an At-Large
Position on the All Hazards Committee (No fiscal impact)
6.5 Approve the Amended and Restated Dakota-Scott Intergovernmental Joint Powers Agreement for
the Delivery of Employment Services (No fiscal impact)
6.6 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-007; Approving Agreement No. 1030070 With the Minnesota Department
of Transportation (MnDOT) to Designate MnDOT as the County’s Agent in Accepting Federal Funds
on the County’s Behalf for Construction Projects (No fiscal impact)
6.7 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-009; Authorizing Amendments to Two Instruments Filed of Record That
Have Been Granted by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in Favor of the County on its
Fee Lands (No fiscal impact)
6.8 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-010; Authorizing a Cost Share Agreement With Minnesota Valley Transit
Authority for the Purchase of Buses for Route 495 (No fiscal impact)
6.9 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-011; Authorizing a Cost Share Agreement With Minnesota Valley Transit
Authority for Service on Route 495 (No fiscal impact)
6.10 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-012; Authorizing Entering Into an Agreement for Participation in a Sand
Creek Township Trunk Highway 169 Corridor Readiness Study (No fiscal impact)
6.11 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-014; Authorizing Entering Into a Joint Powers Agreement With the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the Operation of a Household Hazardous Waste Program
(No fiscal impact)
Stewardship: Ensuring the Responsible and Stable Investment of Taxpayer Dollars and
Communicating Its Value to the Public
6.12 Approve the Annual Service Agreement With Motorola Solutions in the Amount of $104,655.12 (No
fiscal impact)
6.13 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-008; Authorizing Entering Into a Utility Relocation Agreement With Great
River Energy for the Relocation of Transmission and Distribution Line Facilities as Part of County
Project 42-17 (No fiscal impact)
CONSENT AGENDA – CONTINUED:
6.14 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-016; Certifying Final Approved Appraisal of Value for Certain Land
Acquisitions and Authorizing Acquisition by Expedited (“Quick Take”) Eminent Domain Proceedings
for County Project T169-06 Located in Jackson Township and Louisville Township (No fiscal impact)
6.15 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-017; Approving a Request for a County State Aid Highway Fund
Advance From the Scott County 2019 Construction Allotment Estimated at $9,552,490 (No fiscal
impact)
6.16 Approve Record of Disbursements and Approve Claims (No fiscal impact)
Commitment: Developing a High Quality Workforce That is Dedicated to Advancing a Safe, Health
and Livable Community
6.17 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-013; Appointing Nicholas Reishus, a County Designated Employee, as
the County Agriculture Inspector for Minnesota Department of Agriculture Purposes Effective
January 16, 2018 (No fiscal impact)
6.18 Approve Payroll Processing of Personnel Actions (No fiscal impact)
(7) STEWARDSHIP: ENSURING THE RESPONSIBLE AND STABLE INVESTMENT OF TAXPAYER
DOLLARS AND COMMUNICATING ITS VALUE TO THE PUBLIC
7.1 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-015; Certifying Final Approved Appraisal of Value for Certain Land
Acquisitions and Authorizing Acquisition by Expedited (“Quick Take”) Eminent Domain Proceedings
for County Project T169-06 Located in Jackson Township and Louisville Township (No fiscal impact)
(8) PARTNERSHIP: ALIGNING EXISTING RESOURCES, VOLUNTEERS AND PROGRAMS TO
ACHIEVE SHARED GOALS
8.1 Adopt Resolution No. 2018-006; Authorizing a Budget Amendment to the Library Operations Budget
With the Addition of a 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent Off-Levy Position, and Receive an Informational
Presentation on the Early Childhood Development Objective and Strategies (Budget amendment
required)
(9) INNOVATION: EXPLORING AND ADOPTING NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCESSES WITH THE
GOAL OF IMPROVING SERVICE AND REDUCING THE LONG TERM COST OF SERVICE DELIVERY
(CONTINUED)
9.1 Receive Information on Scott County Delivers Topic: Income Maintenance, Food Support, and
Fraud (No fiscal impact)
(10) COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMISSIONER UPDATES
(11) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR UPDATE
(12) RECESS FOR ATTORNEY/CLIENT MEETING
(13) ADJOURN
UPCOMING MEETINGS
January 30, 2018 County Board Workshop
February 2, 2018 Meeting with State Legislators – 8:00 a.m.
14435 Trunk Highway 13, Savage
February 6, 2018 County Board Meeting
Gary L. Shelton, County Administrator

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MINUTES
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF SCOTT
JANUARY 2, 2018
(1) The Board of Commissioners, in and for the County of Scott, Minnesota, met in the Courthouse Board
Room in the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, and convened at 9:00 a.m., with the following members present:
Commissioner Beard, presiding, Commissioner Weckman Brekke, Commissioner Wolf, Commissioner Beer,
and Commissioner Ulrich.
(2) County Staff Present:

A. Gary Shelton, County Administrator
B. Ron Hocevar, County Attorney
C. Luke Hennen, Sheriff
D. Pam Selvig, Health and Human Services Director
E. Barb Dahl, Social Services Director
F. Lezlie Vermillion, Community Services Director/Deputy County Administrator
G. Lori Huss, Employee Relations Director
H. Joe Wiita, Highway Division Program Manager
I. Debra Brazil, Deputy Clerk to the Board
(3) Reorganization for 2018:
A. Commissioner Ulrich moved, seconded by Commissioner Beer to nominate Commissioner Wolf as

Chair of the Scott County Board of Commissioners for 2018. Following three calls for other nominations Chair
Beard called the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
B. Commissioner Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Beard to nominate Commissioner Weckman

Brekke as Vice Chair of the Scott County Board of Commissioners for 2018. Following three calls for other
nominations Chair Wolf called the vote. The motion carried unanimously.
(4) Minutes:
On a motion by Commissioner Beard, seconded by Commissioner Weckman Brekke, the Minutes of

December 19, 2017 were approved.
(5) Consent Agenda:
A. Commissioner Weckman Brekke moved, seconded by Commissioner Beer to adopt Resolution No.
2018-001; Appointing Commissioners and Other County Officials to Boards and Committees for 2018. A copy
of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by
reference. The motion carried unanimously.
B. Commissioner Weckman Brekke moved, seconded by Commissioner Beer to adopt Resolution No.
2018-002; Adopting the Scott County Board of Commissioners Operating Rules and Guidelines and
Rescinding Resolution No. 2017-002. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County
Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried unanimously.
C. Commissioner Weckman Brekke moved, seconded by Commissioner Beer to approve the 2018 County
Board meeting schedule. The motion carried unanimously.
D. Commissioner Weckman Brekke moved, seconded by Commissioner Beer to authorize the Grant
Application to the Department of Human Services for the Scott County Mental Health Center to provide school-
linked mental health services and authorize the addition of three full-time equivalent grant funded positions.
The motion carried unanimously.
E. Commissioner Weckman Brekke moved, seconded by Commissioner Beer to approve the 2018
Technical Assistance, Cost Share, and Incentives Program Policy Manual through the Scott Soil and Water
Conservation District. The motion carried unanimously.
F. Commissioner Weckman Brekke moved, seconded by Commissioner Beer to adopt Resolution No.
2018-003; Authorizing Vacation of County Highway 81 Right-of-Way West of Stemmer Ridge Road in Prior
Lake. A copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this
record by reference. The motion carried unanimously.
G. Commissioner Weckman Brekke moved, seconded by Commissioner Beer to adopt Resolution No.
2018-004; Rescinding Resolution No. 2017-158 and Revoking County State Aid Highway Status on County
State Aid Highway 37 From Trunk Highway 19 to County State Aid Highway 15 in the City of New Prague. A
copy of the resolution is available in the office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by
reference. The motion carried unanimously.
H. On the recommendation of the County Administrator, Commissioner Weckman Brekke moved,

seconded by Commissioner Beer to approve the payroll processing of personnel actions indicated below and
certified by the Employee Relations Director and the Appointing Authority to be in compliance with provisions
of Minnesota Statutes 375.56 - 375.71 and the Scott County Merit Personnel System:
1. Separation of employment for Kelley Callahan-Ennenga, FT 911 Dispatcher, Sheriff’s Office, effective
12/21/17.
2. Separation of employment for Michele Johnson, FT Probationary Corrections Officer, Sheriff’s Office,
effective 12/12/17.
3. Separation of employment for Sage Little, Intermittent (34% FTE) Library Aide-Unclassified, Community
Services Division, effective 12/08/17.
4. FT Probationary employment for Wesley Harvey, Assistant County Attorney I, Attorney’s Office, effective
01/02/18.
5. FT Temporary employment for Mary Houn, Office Assistant-Unclassified, Office of Management and
Budget, effective 01/11/18.
6. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Miriam Wolf, Librarian-Unclassified, Community Services Division,
effective 12/28/17.
7. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Cody Pederson, 911 Dispatcher-Unclassified, Sheriff’s Office,
effective 01/02/18.
8. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Nicole Tikalsky, Intermittent (34% FTE) Library Associate-
Unclassified, Community Services Division, effective 01/09/18.
9. Change in employment status for Erica Tikalsky, Intermittent (34% FTE) Library Associate-Unclassified to
PT Probationary (37% FTE) Library Associate, Community Services Division, effective 01/09/18.
10. The recognition of the following individuals as volunteers which will enable them to be covered for liability
insurance purposes in accordance with the insurance contracts currently in force with Scott County:
Add Delete
Gerald Heimer Kelly Nelson
Jennifer Truso
William Knoblach
Motion carried unanimously.

(6) Stewardship: Ensuring the Responsible and Stable Investment of Taxpayer Dollars and
Communicating its Value to the Public:
Highway Division Program Manager Joe Wiita presented the request to enter into a Contract with Wold
Architects and Engineers (Wold) for professional design services associated with the Government Center
Campus Project. In 2016 Scott County entered into a Contract with Wold to prepare a space needs and
projected building program analysis for the Board of Commissioners to utilize when making strategic long-term
decisions regarding the use of and investment in County facilities. The final report, with recommendations,
was presented in a County Board workshop with direction given to begin the design phase of the Government
Center Campus Project. The design work is to include a new building of approximately 110,000 square feet,
two new courtrooms and a jury assembly room in the Justice Center Campus, Government Center Campus
renovations of the 1st and 3rd floors, parking space to accommodate the Campus, and 15,000 square feet of
warm storage at the Central Shop Campus.
Staff is recommending contracting with Wold in order to meet the 2019 construction season for this
project. Wold’s familiarity with the background and details of the project will result in efficiency, cost savings,
and quicker mobilization.
Commissioner Beard moved, seconded by Commissioner Weckman Brekke to adopt Resolution No.
2018-005; Authorizing Entering Into a Contract With Wold Architects and Engineers for Professional Design
Services Associated With the Government Center Campus Project. A copy of the resolution is available in the
office of the County Administrator and is made a part of this record by reference. The motion carried
unanimously.
(7) Committee Reports and Commissioner Updates:

A. Commissioners Beard and Ulrich attended the Suburban Counties’ Working Group meeting on
December 6.
B. Commissioners Beard and Ulrich attended the Scott County Transportation Committee meeting on
December 7.
C. The Commissioners all attended the joint meeting with the Three Rivers Park District Board of
Commissioners on December 7.
D. Commissioners Beard, Weckman Brekke, Ulrich, and Wolf attended the Scott County Association for
Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE) meeting on December 8.
E. Commissioner Beard attended the Scott-Carver-Dakota Community Action Program (CAP Agency)
meeting on December 12.
F. Commissioners Beard and Ulrich attended the Minnesota Inter-County Association Board of Directors
annual meeting on December 13.
G. Commissioners Beard, Weckman Brekke, Beer, and Wolf attended the Judicial/Court Administration
holiday luncheon on December 14.
H. Commissioners Beard and Weckman Brekke attended a meeting on December 18 with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation District Engineer regarding the County Road 59/Trunk Highway 169 intersection.
I. Commissioners Beard and Wolf conducted the Chair/Vice Chair planning meeting December 26.
J. Commissioners Beard and Beer and County Administrator Gary Shelton met with the Shakopee Mayor
and City Administrator on December 27.
K. Commissioner Weckman Brekke attended the LeSueur-Scott Joint Ditch 4 Board meeting on
December 7.
L. Commissioners Weckman Brekke and Beer attended the New Options Christmas program on
December 12.
M. Commissioner Weckman Brekke met with Mr. Shelton on December 12.
N. Commissioner Weckman Brekke attended the Scott County Mental Health Local Advisory Council
O. Commissioners Weckman Brekke and Wolf attended the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board
Executive Committee meeting on December 13.
P. Commissioners Weckman Brekke and Wolf attended the Cedar Lake Water and Sanitary Sewer District
Board meeting on December 13.
Q. Commissioners Weckman Brekke and Ulrich attended the Families and Individuals Sharing Hope
(FISH) meeting on December 14.
R. Commissioner Weckman Brekke attended the Scott County Law Library Board of Trustees meeting on
December 19.
S. Commissioner Weckman Brekke attended the Live, Learn, Earn Educational Preparedness Committee
T. Commissioners Weckman Brekke and Wolf attended the Sheriff’s Office holiday luncheon on
December 21.
U. Commissioners Weckman Brekke and Ulrich attended the FISH Board of Directors holiday luncheon on
December 21.
V. Commissioner Weckman Brekke attended a 4-H event at Bayer Sciences in Shakopee on
December 28.
W.The Commissioners all attended the 2018 Proposed Property Tax and Budget meeting on December 5.
X. Commissioner Beer and Mr. Shelton met with the Prior Lake Mayor and City Manager on December 6.
Y. Commissioner Beer attended the Office of Management and Budget/Administration holiday luncheon
on December 14.
Z. Commissioner Ulrich attended the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority meeting on December 6.
AA. Commissioner Ulrich met with Mr. Shelton on December 7.
AB. Commissioner Ulrich attended the Live, Learn, Earn Transportation Committee meeting on
December 12.
AC. Commissioner Ulrich attended the Suburban Transit Association meeting on December 18.
AD. Commissioner Ulrich attended the Metropolitan Council Transportation Advisory Board meeting on
December 20.
AE. Commissioner Ulrich led church services at the Scott County Jail on December 24.
AF. Commissioner Wolf attended the Cedar Lake Town Board meeting on December 5.
AG. Commissioner Wolf attended the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District meeting on December 6.
AH. Commissioner Wolf attended the Prior Lake City Council meeting on December 6.
AI. Commissioner Wolf attended the Elko New Market City Council meeting on December 7.
AJ. Commissioner Wolf assisted with a senior luncheon on December 11.
AK. Commissioner Wolf attended the Scott County Planning Advisory Commission meeting on
December 11.
AL. Commissioner Wolf, on December 13, traveled on a road experiencing flooding issues due to beaver
dams.
AM. Commissioner Wolf attended the Spring Lake Town Board meeting on December 14.
AN. Commissioner Wolf attended the State Community Health Advisory Committee meeting on
December 15.
AO. Commissioner Wolf attended the Scott Watershed Management Organization Planning Advisory
Commission meeting on December 18.
AP. Commissioners Wolf and Beard participated in the New Employee Welcome on December 19.
AQ. Commissioner Wolf attended the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District 2018 Property Tax and
Budget meeting on December 20.
On a motion by Commissioner Beard, seconded by Commissioner Beer, the meeting adjourned at 9:28 a.m.
Thomas J. Wolf
Chair
Gary L. Shelton
County Administrator
Clerk of the Board
Debra K. Brazil
Deputy Clerk to the Board
AGENDA #6.1
SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2018
ORIGINATING DIVISION: Community Services
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Zoning Administration CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Greg Wagner x8360
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: Patrick Soderlund TIME REQUESTED: N/A
Rezoning
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Rezoning of 49 Acres From Urban Expansion Reserve (UER) to
Urban Expansion Reserve Cluster District (UER-C) for Patrick Soderlund,
Applicant and Property Owner, in Section 35 of Helena Township
CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

Risk Management Review
Budget Change
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES:
Stewardship: Ensuring the responsible and stable investment of taxpayer dollars and communicating its value to the public
Partnership: Aligning existing resources, volunteers and programs to achieve shared goals
Leadership: Anticipating changes and managing challenges based on reliable information and citizen input
Commitment: Developing a high quality workforce that is dedicated to advancing a safe, healthy and livable community
Customer Service: Creating a customer experience that is respectful, responsive and solution-oriented
Innovation: Exploring and adopting new technologies and processes with the goal of improving service and reducing the long term
cost of service delivery
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:
Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
Background/Justification:
The purpose of this request is to approve the rezoning of 49 acres from Urban Expansion Reserve (UER) to
Urban Expansion Reserve Cluster District (UER-C) for Patrick Soderlund, applicant and property owner, in
Section 35 of Helena Township.
The applicant will be separating an existing home from the agricultural land upon approval of the rezoning. This
property is located within the Orderly Annexation Area of the City of New Prague and Helena Township. Per
the Orderly Annexation Agreement a public hearing was held before a joint Annexation Advisory Board with
two representatives from the City of New Prague, two representatives from Helena Township, and County
Commissioner Tom Wolf on November 28, 2017.
This action was recommended by the Annexation Advisory Board at this meeting according to Chapters 2 and
31 of the Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3 based on the criteria for approval listed below:

Patrick Soderlund, applicant and property owner
Rezoning of 49 acres from Urban Expansion Reserve, UER, District to

Urban Expansion Reserve Cluster (UER-C) District
Criteria for Approval:

1. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan - the proposed rezoning conforms to the goals and policies
contained in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan for the Urban Expansion Area.
2. Compatible with present and future land uses of the area – the rezoning will not alter the property
usage as it will continue to be used for residential and agricultural uses at a 1 per 40 development
density.
3. The proposed use conforms to all performance standards contained in the Zoning Ordinance - the use
of the property is not changing, the site will continue to support a home, agricultural land and
wetland/wooded areas along Sand Creek and the tributary drainage ditch.
4. Public Service Capacity - the use is not changing and therefore will not adversely impact public service
capacity for local service providers.
5. Adequate Roads or Highways to Serve the Subdivision – the residential lot has driveway access to
Alton Avenue, a gravel township road. No additional accesses are proposed or requested.
And noting that:
The Town Board of Helena recommended approval of the Rezoning.
Fiscal Impact: None

AGENDA #6.2
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Zoning Administration CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Marty Schmitz x 8349
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: East Hauer Watt Solar TIME REQUESTED: N/A
PL#2017-100
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Interim Use Permit for East Hauer Watt Solar, US Solar,
Applicant, and Eugene Hauer, Owner, to Construct and Operate a 1-
Megawatt Community Solar Energy System in Section 29, Spring Lake
Township

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to approve the request for an Interim Use Permit for East Hauer Watt Solar,
US Solar, Applicant and Eugene Hauer, Property Owner, to construct and operate a 1 megawatt community
solar energy system in Section 29, Spring Lake Township.
This action was recommended by the Scott County Planning Advisory Commission on December 11, 2017, in
accordance with Chapters 12, and 33 of Scott County Zoning Ordinance No. 3. The Planning Advisory
Commission recommended approval of the Interim Use Permit (IUP) request based on the Criteria for IUP
approval listed below.
The project is proposed on portions of a 17.5 acre parcel owned by the Eugene F Hauer Family Trust located
in the West 1/2 of the NW ¼ of Section 29. The property is zoned UTR (Urban Transition Reserve), which
allows Community Solar Gardens up to 1-megawatt in size through approval of an Interim Use Permit (IUP).
The applicant has provided a detailed summary of the proposed 1-megawatt (MW) solar garden, which
consists of solar panels, as well as associated cabling, inverters, transformers, and other equipment. The
panels will be situated on the northern 9 acres of the parcel on agricultural land. The closest home is located
approximately 350 feet to the south on the site of the Zion United Methodist Church.
The panels will be mounted on galvanized steel posts and frames. Foundations are likely to be installed with
noise-mitigating, vibrated piers, but depending on final soil analysis and foundation design prior to construction,
pile driving of the post may be necessary. The draft IUP conditions include a condition limiting hours for pile
driving to Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This method requires no excavation or concrete
foundations. The panels will be attached to a single-axis tracking system that tracks the sun across the sky
each day allowing better capture of solar energy than a fixed tilt system. Panel height is proposed to reach a
maximum height of 10 feet which is well under the 15 foot maximum permitted by the Zoning Ordinance. Lines
between panels will be buried underground. Inverters and metering equipment will also be present on site.
This site was selected because it is ideal for solar development, requiring limited grading, no impacts to
wetlands, limited impact on neighbors, and is adjacent to an existing distribution line along 205th Street East
(County Road 10) to serve the project and a participant landowner.
US Solar expects that construction will begin in 2018. Once operational, the life of the solar garden is
expected to be at least 25 years. US Solar is requesting the IUP include a duration of 40 years. This timeline
is reflected in the IUP. An underground, medium voltage cable will run along the eastern perimeter of the
access road connecting the solar garden to the utility poles at the southern end of the parcel. The utility poles
will permit the connection to Xcel’s three phase distribution line that runs on the south side of 205th Street East.
The design will not exceed the 3 utility pole permitted in the Zoning Ordinance. A small portion of the existing
three phase distribution line owned by Xcel will need to be upgraded by US Solar to support the project.
Landscaping and Screening Plan/Fencing: The submitted landscaping/screening plans have been
completed by a landscape architect as required by the Zoning Ordinance. US Solar is proposing to plant
screening around all sides of their proposed solar facility. Screening will include rows of Black Hills Spruce
trees and nannyberry along the north line, Techny Arborvitae along the east side, and rows of Techny
Arborvitae and Cardinal Dogwood on the west and south sides.
The Zoning Ordinance requires that all new plants be guaranteed for a full growing season (from the time the
planting has been completed meeting Ordinance standards). The growing season is from June 1st to
September 30th. Prior to building permit approval, a $5,000 financial guarantee for landscaping/screening shall
be established.
Underneath and between rows of solar panels, US Solar proposed to plant pollinator-friendly, low-lying, deep-
rooted grasses. The seed mix will include forbs, native grasses, and milk weed. US Solar will control the site
for noxious weeds throughout the life of the project which will maintain the prairie appearance of the
vegetation.
A security fence is proposed around the perimeter of the solar facility. The fence will be located entirely on the
property on the inside of the landscaping/screening. The fence will not exceed 8 feet in height and will be an
agricultural fence with wooden post and woven wire fencing without barbwire. The fence will have an access
gate. This is consistent with the Ordinance requirement of a 6’ tall open fence such as chain link. Security will
consist of remote monitoring. In addition to any unscheduled maintenance or outage issues, operation and
maintenance personnel will travel to the site roughly once per quarter to perform scheduled maintenance.
During the first few years, landscape maintenance personnel will visit the site monthly during the growing
season to ensure the health of the landscaping. No permanent parking will be constructed. Signage will be
posted on the site perimeter fence indicating that the project is on private property and contains high voltage
hazards within the fence boundary. Signage will comply with the Scott County Zoning Ordinance.
To limit reflection, solar PV panels are constructed of dark, light-absorbing materials and covered with an anti-
reflective coating to minimize glare hazards. The applicant has submitted a Glare Study that is attached as
part of the application narrative. The Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) was used to analyze
potential glare hazards. The SGHAT was utilized to determine the potential glare impact at eight observation
points set around the project. These sites were selected to evaluate glare on surrounding residences and
roadways.
Zero potential for glare was modeled at all locations. The SGHAT tool does not allow for incorporation of the
screening or landscaping into the model. Should glare issues become known after the solar garden is
operational, staff has included conditions on the IUP that requires the applicant to address any glare issues
created by the project.
As required in the Zoning Ordinance, a Decommissioning Plan is necessary to ensure that facilities are
properly removed after their useful life and that the site is properly restored. The applicant has submitted a
Decommissioning Plan that is attached as part of the application narrative. The Plan addressed the anticipated
manner in which the solar farm will be decommissioned and the site restored, timetable for decommissioning,
who is responsible for the decommissioning, and cost estimate.
Prior to building permit approval US Solar shall establish a bond, Letter of Credit, or cash escrow of $24,650 to
ensure proper decommissioning. This amount is equal to 125% of the estimated $19,720 cost of
decommissioning. The security shall be in favor of Scott County. The financial guarantee shall be reviewed
every 5 years and adjusted to account for inflation.
Access to the site is proposed from a 15 foot wide access road directly off 205th Street East. Creation of the
access road will require an access permit from the County Highway Department.
The main land disturbances will be improvements/construction of the access/service road, and construction
traffic during installation of the solar panels. The Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD) and
County Natural Resources Staff have reviewed the submitted project plans for conformance with the
regulations in Chapter 6 of the Zoning Ordinance. Their comments include the submittal of a Notice of Decision
from Spring Lake Township regarding the wetland delineation and submittal of Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which includes details on construction, erosion and sediment control, drainage, and
other land disturbances proposed as part of the project. Requirements of the Natural Resources Department
and PLSLWD review are listed as a condition to be satisfied prior to issuance of a building permit.
If private drain tile are displaced or damaged as a result of construction, the applicant/owner will be responsible
to repair the damage.
Environmental Services Department has completed their review of the IUP. Much of the site is located in
hydric-soil and is not suitable for septic systems. Staff did note that the property owner shall be made aware
that if areas of the site outside of hydric soils are disturbed, septic systems may not be able to locate here in
the future.
The project will require a building permit and engineered plans will be reviewed for code compliance prior to
construction.
The Spring Lake Town Board recommended approval of the request at their November 9, 2017 monthly
meeting with the following conditions. A copy of their recommendation is included with this report.
 Farm Field Fence be used around the perimeter (v chain link fence)
 Add another row of fast growing trees for cover from the north.
US Solar addressed the Township’s recommendation through the use of the farm field fence around the facility
as directed by the Township and by adding a row of nannyberry along the north side of the facility.
Subject to the conditions of approval, the IUP conforms to the Zoning Ordinance; therefore, staff recommends
approval of the IUP based on the eight criteria for approval listed below:
Fiscal Impact:
None
US Solar, Applicant
Gene Hauer, Owner
Interim Use Permit (PL #2017-100)
Criteria for Approval (Chapter 2-6-1):

1. The use will not create an excessive burden on public facilities and utilities that serve or are proposed
to serve the area.
The use is not expected to create an excessive burden on public facilities. After construction of the
facility the applicant anticipates the site will generate about one trip a quarter to maintain the facility.
The facility does not require sewer or water.
2. The use will be sufficiently compatible with, or separated by sufficient distance from, or screened from
adjacent agricultural or residential land uses so that there will be no deterrence to the use or
development of adjacent land and uses.
The use is allowed with an IUP in the Urban Transition Reserve UTR district. The project is low profile,
does not create odors and is virtually noiseless. A screening landscaping plan is proposed to aid in
screen the project from existing residences and along State Highway 13.
3. Each structure or improvement is so designed and constructed that it is not unsightly in appearance to
the extent that it will hinder the orderly and harmonious development of the district wherein proposed.
The purpose of the 15 foot height limitation and landscaping and screening is to limit the visual impact
on adjacent properties and any adverse effects on development within the district where the project is
proposed. The property is in the Urban Transition Area which limits development to one home per 10
acres until urban services can be extend and therefore limits surrounding development. Routine
maintenance will keep the site clear of garbage and debris.
4. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Ordinance and the purposes of the zoning district in
which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use.
The use is consistent with the uses allowed as an IUP in the UTR Urban Transition Reserve District.
5. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of Scott County.
The solar facility is not in conflict with the County Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The site is zoned
Urban Transition Reserve and designated as an Urban Transition Area in the Scott County 2030 Plan.
The project generally meets the goals of the Urban Transition Area outlined in the 2030 Plan.
Additionally, the solar project helps Scott County achieve goal #IX-10 and goal #XI-5 in the 2030 plan
promoting local, renewable, and sustainable energy systems.
6. Adequate measures have been taken to provide ingress and egress so designed as to minimize traffic
congestion, provide adequate access to public roads, and provide sufficient on-site parking.
Access to the site is proposed from a 15 foot wide access road directly off 205th Street East (CR 10).
Construction of the access will require an access permit from the Scott County Highway Department.
The use will not cause a traffic hazard or congestion during the operational phase. Typical construction
traffic is expected during the construction of the facility.
7. Adequate water supply, individual sewage treatment system facilities, erosion control and storm water
management are provided in accordance with applicable standards.
The Project does not require water or sewer. The Resource Management Plan, which identifies how
grading, drainage and erosion will be managed, will comply with County ordinance prior to issuance of
a building permit for the facility.
8. All buildings/structures must meet the intent of the State Building Code and/or fire codes.
The proposed community solar energy system will require a building permit and the site has ample fire
service access.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The Applicant is to notify the Scott County Zoning Administration Department in January of each year,
stating they are in compliance with the conditions of the Interim Use Permit (IUP).
2. The Spring Lake Town Board may conduct annual IUP compliance review.
3. The IUP holder shall pay an annual inspection fee for the IUP, if and when Scott County adopts an
inspection fee ordinance.
4. If property ownership changes or a new applicant/operator is proposed, the applicant/operator shall
contact the spring Lake Township Board and Scott County Zoning Administration to review the IUP
conditions and any proposed operation changes. The applicant/owner shall notify the Zoning
Administration Department of any possible operation changes and at a minimum, a Certificate of
Compliance will be required from Scott County Zoning Administration.
5. Oil, solvents and other hazardous wastes shall be managed in accordance with the Scott County
Hazardous Waste Management Ordinance.
6. All signage shall comply with the Scott County Sign Ordinance.
7. The property shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner. The Applicant shall promptly remove
all garbage, trash, construction waste, debris, concrete rubble and all other nonessential or
nonfunctional materials from the Property. Applicant shall maintain vegetation, landscaping, and
remove weeds within the Project consistent with County Ordinances.
8. Landscaping/Screening shall be installed per the approved landscaping and screening plans dated
November 28, 2017, as maybe amended prior to County Board action. Establishment of a $5,000
landscaping/screening financial guarantee is required to maintain the plantings for a full growing
season. All plant material required as part of the Landscaping/Screening Plan shall be maintained and
kept alive. Any dead or damaged plants shall be replaced. . All the existing acreage no longer in
production will be planted with a diverse pollinator friendly seed mix. The seed mix will include forbs,
native grasses and milk weed.
9. The solar panels shall not reflect sunlight so as to create glare on streets and highways. In the event
the panels create glare on streets or highways and the County determines that such glare presents a
safety hazard to the traveling public, the Applicant shall be given 90 days to eliminate such hazard. In
the event that the Applicant believes that no such hazard exists or believes that it has sufficiently
mitigated such hazard and the County continues to believe a hazard to the traveling public exists from
the panels, the Applicant shall commission and pay for a glare study to be performed by third-party
consultant mutually acceptable to the Applicant and the County, which study shall determine whether
such glare presents a hazard to the traveling public. If such study concludes that the glare presents a
hazard to the traveling public, the Applicant shall take whatever additional actions are necessary to
eliminate such hazard. If the study concludes that, the glare does not present a hazard to the traveling
public, such conclusion shall be binding upon the County for a period not to exceed one year and
Applicant shall have no obligation to further mitigate such glare. Further, the solar panels shall not
reflect sunlight so as to create glare on neighboring properties. In the event the panels create glare
onto neighboring properties and the County determines that such glare constitutes a nuisance to the
residents of such property, the Applicant shall install additional screening on the Property and/or, as
permitted, the neighboring property in a manner that will substantially eliminate or block the glare from
entering the neighboring property.
10. All necessary building/electrical permits shall be obtained for construction of all structures on the
property.
11. USS East Hauer Watt Solar LLC (US Solar) shall provide awareness training for emergency services
providers (police & fire) to make them aware of the facility and how to manage emergencies on site.
USS East Hauer Watt Solar LLC (US Solar) shall provide emergency services providers with key
systems (lockboxes and codes) necessary for emergency access to the property.
12. Applicant shall maintain weeds within the Project consistent with County ordinances.
13. Prior to building permit the applicant shall furnish the County with a performance bond, irrevocable
letter of credit or cash escrow in an amount and form agreed upon by the County and Applicant to
guarantee decommissioning and removal of site improvements as identified in the approved
decommissioning plan. The performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow shall be
equal to 125% of the estimated cost of decommissioning as determined by the County. The
performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow shall be reviewed every 5 years and
adjusted to account for inflation. Within six (6) months upon the conclusion of the removal of all Project
site improvements, and upon satisfactory performance, the County will release the security for
decommissioning.
The County may draw on the performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow to complete
work not performed by Applicant and its successors and assigns including, but not limited to,
completion of the Decommissioning Plan and to reimburse itself or Spring Lake Township for costs
incurred in the drafting, execution, administration or enforcement of this Agreement or to otherwise fulfill
the obligations of the Applicant and its successors and assigns, under this IUP.
In the event that the performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow referred to herein is
ever utilized and found to be deficient in amount to pay or reimburse the County and/or Township in
total as required herein, the Applicant, its successor and assigns agree that upon being billed by the
County and/or Township, they will pay within thirty (30) days of the mailing of said billing, the said
deficient amount.
14. Bills not paid within thirty (30) days of billing by the County and/or Township shall accrue interest at the
rate of 6% per year. Further, if the Applicant, its successors and assigns, fail to pay said amounts, then
the County and/or Township may specially assess and/or certify the costs thereof against the Property,
assert any rights granted under the Decommissioning Plan and/or bring legal action against the
Applicant and/or Property Owner to collect any sums due to the County and/or Township pursuant to
this IUP, plus all costs, engineering and attorney's fees incurred in enforcing this Permit. If there should
be an overage in the amount of utilized security, the County will, upon making said determination,
refund to the Applicant, its successor and assigns, without interest, any monies which the County has in
its possession which are in excess of the actual costs paid by the County and/or Township.
Until all requirements of the Decommissioning Plan have been satisfied in the sole determination of the
County, Applicant will not take any actions to eliminate the performance bond, irrevocable letter of
credit or cash escrow or to otherwise materially alter Applicant’s obligations in connection therewith.
15. All lighting shall comply with the Scott County Lighting Ordinance.
16. Site grading and construction shall be consistent with the approved Resource Management Plan,
SWPPP, and all applicable Scott County and Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District ordinances.
17. Issuance of the IUP is not a substitute for any other permit required in conjunction with the Project,
including but not limited to building permits, electrical permits, and driveway permits.
18. Applicant shall construct and operate the Project in full compliance with the approved application
narrative, approved project plans and in full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules,
ordinances, and regulations.
19. Applicant shall provide potable water and portable toilets at all times during construction of the Project.
Toilets shall be serviced on a regular basis.
20. The maximum height of any solar panel shall not exceed eleven (11) feet.
21. Applicant shall bury all electrical lines between solar panels and facilities on the Property, except
identified overhead lines intended for interconnection on the approved plans and specifically for the
interconnection with the electrical utility.
22. Upon completion of the installation of the solar equipment, Applicant shall maintain groundcover at all
times in a manner that prevents soil erosion.
23. Applicant shall allow access to the Property by the County or Spring Lake Township’s representatives,
or other local, state or federal officials and agents, upon reasonable notice and in the company of a
competent site representative, to inspect permitted facilities and site conditions, at reasonable intervals
chosen by the County.
24. The solar energy equipment or solar electric system shall not create interference with television, cable,
radio, telephone, internet, computers or other electronic devices and services on neighboring
properties, or otherwise constitute a public nuisance.
25. Applicant shall reimburse both the County and Spring Lake Township for all reasonable out of pocket
expenses incurred in the IUP application review and approval, facility inspections and enforcement of
this IUP and local ordinances, including planning, engineering, and attorney’s fees. Applicant also
agrees to pay all applicable building, plumbing, septic, grading, storm water, and electrical permit fees
for the Project, according to the fee schedule established by the County and/or Township, as adjusted
from time to time.
26. Except as otherwise provided in this IUP, all solar panels, inverters, panel anchors, and other
infrastructure unique to the solar garden shall be removed from the Property at such time as the solar
facilities have not produced or sold electricity to an electrical utility in any of the previous 12 month
pursuant to the terms of the Decommissioning Plan on file with the County. Where the terms of the
Decommissioning Plan and this IUP are in conflict, the terms of the IUP shall control. Upon failure to
comply with the Decommissioning Plan by the Applicant, its successors and assigns, the County may
thence after 30 days written notice to the Applicant enter onto the Property and complete Applicant’s
obligations under this IUP.
27. The IUP shall be terminated 40 years from the date issued, and/or following decommissioning of the
site as required in condition #26 above. The Applicant shall be financially responsible for any damage
which may occur to public property including but not limited to streets, street sub-base, base,
bituminous surface when said damage occurs as a direct or indirect result of the activity which takes
place during the development of the Project including, but not limited to, construction of improvements.
28. Should the County receive a complaint related to hazard or safety concerns pertaining to stray voltage
from the solar array at the Project site the County shall forward such complaint to the Applicant. It shall
be the Applicant’s primary responsibility to resolve such complaints. The Applicant shall have 30 days
to assess the complaint and, if the Applicant confirms a hazard or safety concern is caused by the solar
array, then the Applicant shall propose a remedial plan to the County for review and approval. If the
Applicant does not address the stray voltage complaint to the satisfaction of the County, then the
County shall have the authority to review the complaint and may require additional and reasonable
mitigation or remedial actions be taken by the Applicant to mitigate and/or eliminate the stray voltage at
the Applicant’s sole expense. Such mitigation or remedial actions shall be based on the available
evidence including the possibility of a stray voltage study, commissioned by the County, completed by
an independent evaluator approved by mutual consent of the County and Applicant, and at the sole
expense of the Applicant.
29. Applicant shall not damage or interfere with the use of, or otherwise diminish the functionality of any
existing field tiles. Any damage to existing field tile caused by the Applicant and/or its representatives
shall be repaired or replaced or rerouted at the sole expense of the Applicant. Following construction,
the Applicant shall provide access to the Property to users of the drain tile, upon reasonable notice and
in the company a competent site representative, for the purposes of inspection. Applicant shall work in
good faith with users of the drain tile to enable any repair or replacement work that may be necessary
as a result of normal use of the tiles. Such repair shall be at the user’s expense.
30. Construction hours for pile driving shall be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
31. Prior to issuing building permit for the Project the applicant shall address all comments of the PLSLWD
and the County Natural Resources Department.
32. The Applicant shall control dust on the access road during construction of the facility.
AGENDA #6.3
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Property & Customer CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
Service
PRESENTER: Tammy Willmore-8662
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: TIME REQUESTED:
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the 2018 Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal Application for Creeks
Bend Golf Course Inc.

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled: Certified Copy
Other: Tammy Willmore Customer Service
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to approve the 2018 Intoxicating Liquor License Renewal Application for
Creeks Bend Golf Course Inc.
All background, tax, debt, and judgment searches have been completed and were found to be satisfactory.
The Cedar Lake Town Board resolution has been received and recommends approval.
Scott County staff recommends approval.
Fiscal Impact:
None
AGENDA #6.4
ORIGINATING DIVISION: Board of Commissioners
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Debra Brazil
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: TIME REQUESTED: N/A
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Appointment of Christopher Anderson of Commissioner District 4
to an At-Large Position on the All Hazards Committee

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this request is to approve the appointment of Christopher Anderson of Commissioner District 4
to an at-large position on the All Hazards Committee.
The All Hazards Committee was formed after the events of September 11, 2001 in order to bring various
agencies and organizations throughout Scott County together to discuss and plan for all types of emergency
and/or disaster incidents and events. The identified goals of the Committee are that all stakeholders will
understand the roles, responsibilities, limitations and capabilities of each and all response agencies, to reduce
unnecessary duplication of service and identify missing service gaps.
The All Hazards Committee reviews the numerous plans of both Scott County Public Health and Scott County
Emergency Management. It is also one of the requirements for some Public Health grants to have such a
committee review their plans and approve them on an annual basis.
Membership in the group includes representatives from the fire service, EMS, hospitals, elected officials,
citizens, public health, emergency management, medical director, medical examiner, County Attorney, transit,
environmental services, human services, and other Scott County departments
The current vacancy was advertised in the SCENE as well as on the County’s website.
This request is to approve the appointment of Christopher Anderson to the All Hazards Committee for a term
effective January 16, 2018 through December 31, 2020.
Fiscal Impact:
None
AGENDA #6.5
ORIGINATING DIVISION: Health and Human

ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Services CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Barb Dahl – Social
Services Director ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the Amended and Restated Dakota-Scott Intergovernmental Joint
Powers Agreement for the Delivery of Employment Services

Budget Change

Denied: Pam Selvig
Tabled: Barb Dahl
Other: Kari Ouimette
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to approve the amended and restated Dakota-Scott Intergovernmental Joint
Powers Agreement (JPA) for the delivery of employment services (revised).
This joint Dakota/Scott Workforce Development Board (WDB) sets policy and provides direction for workforce
development activities and to more effectively provide employment and training services to residents in both
Counties.
Minnesota Statute 471.59 authorized two or more governmental units, by agreement, to jointly or cooperatively
exercise any power common to the contracting parties or any similar powers, including those which are the
same except for the territorial limits within which they may be exercised.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, PL 113-128, 128 Stat. 1425 (“WIOA”), as successor
legislation to the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998, 29 U.S.C.§ 2801 et seq (“WIA”), allows entities
within a local Workforce Development Area (WDA) to enter into agreements to define their respective roles,
relationships and duties in administering responsibilities under the WIOA.
Recent changes in federal legislation, including the adoption of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
of 2014, PL 113-128, 128 Stat 1425 (WIOA), as successor legislation to the federal Workforce Investment Act
of 1998, 29 U.S.C. § 2801 et seq. (WIA), make it appropriate to amend and restate the Joint Powers
Agreement. This Agreement amends, restates, and replaces the Dakota-Scott Workforce Service Area (WSA)
Joint Powers Agreement (revised) adopted in June 2005.
The Counties recognize that there are economic and operational advantages to Dakota and Scott to continue
to cooperate in the administration of employment and training services as authorized by the Congress of the
United States pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and as authorized by the Minnesota
Legislature and in the Workforce Development programs, Minn. Stat. Chapter 116L.
The Counties also recognize that there are economic and operational advantages to Dakota and Scott to
continue to jointly coordinate and administer a WDA that is defined by the geographic boundaries of both
counties.
Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact. For administrative services provided by Dakota County as required by the Agreement, Scott
County pays an annual fee of $35,000. This is included in the 2018 budget.
AGENDA #6.6
MEETING DATE: January 16, 2018
ORIGINATING DIVISION: Transportation Services
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Highway Dept-Program CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
Delivery
PRESENTER: Tony Winiecki—8008
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: MnDOT Federal Aid TIME REQUESTED: N/A
Agency Agreement
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-007; Approving Agreement No. 1030070 With the
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to Designate MnDOT as
the County’s Agent in Accepting Federal Funds on the County’s Behalf for
Construction Projects

Budget Change

Denied: Two (2) certified copies
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-007; approving Agreement No. 1030070 with
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to designate MnDOT as the County’s agent in accepting
federal funds on the County’s behalf for construction projects.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.36, the County desires MnDOT to act as the County’s agent in
accepting federal funds on the County’s behalf for the construction, improvement, or enhancement of
transportation financed either in whole or in part by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) federal funds.
The Agreement is intended to cover all federal aid projects initiated by the County and therefore has no
specific project number and is for construction not research and development.
Fiscal Impact:
None
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Date: January 16, 2018

Resolution No.: 2018-007
Motion by Commissioner:
Seconded by Commissioner:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-007; APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 1030070 WITH THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MNDOT) TO DESIGNATE MNDOT AS THE COUNTY’S AGENT IN
ACCEPTING FEDERAL FUNDS ON THE COUNTY’S BEHALF FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 161.36, the County desires the Minnesota
Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to act as the County’s agent in accepting federal funds on the County’s
behalf for the construction, improvement, or enhancement of transportation financed either in whole or in part
by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement covers all federal aid construction projects initiated by the County; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement only covers construction funds, not federal research and development.
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec. 161.36, the Commissioner
of Transportation be appointed Agent of the County of Scott to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which may
be made available for eligible transportation related projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners in and for the County of Scott,
Minnesota, hereby authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to execute and enter into an Agreement with the
Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set
forth and contained in “Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement No. 1030070”.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that approval of this Agreement is subject to approval by the County
Attorney’s Office as to form.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
Weckman Brekke Yes No Absent Abstain
Wolf Yes No Absent Abstain
Beard Yes No Absent Abstain
Beer Yes No Absent Abstain
Ulrich Yes No Absent Abstain
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
I, Gary L. Shelton, duly appointed qualified County Administrator for the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I
have compared the foregoing copy of a resolution with the original minutes of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners,
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Scott County, Minnesota, at their session held on the 16 day of January, 2018 now on file in my office, and have found the same to be
a true and correct copy thereof.
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Witness my hand and official seal at Shakopee, Minnesota, this 16 day of January, 2018.
Administrator's Designee
AGENDA #6.7
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Program Delivery CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Randy Ronning -8364
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: CP 16-31 TIME REQUESTED: N/A
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No 2018-009; Authorizing Amendments to Two Instruments
Filed of Record That Have Been Granted by the Shakopee Mdewakanton
Sioux Community in Favor of the County on its Fee Lands

Budget Change

Denied: Anthony J. Winiecki, Transportation Services.
Tabled: Eunie Quade, Transportation Services.
Other: W. Randy Ronning, Transportation Services
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-009; authorizing Amendments to two
instruments filed of record that have been granted by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)
in favor of the County on its Fee Lands.
SMSC is requesting that the County execute the Amendments to the original instruments to satisfy a
requirement of the Office of Solicitor General. The Amendments are to satisfy a subsequent title requirement
from the Federal Office of the Solicitor General, which is associated with the pending conveyance by SMSC of
its fee lands to trust lands held by the United States of America in Trust for SMSC. The Office of the Solicitor
General objects to the federal government in trust for SMSC assuming any responsibility for an existing SMSC
obligation granted on its fee lands in the original recorded instrument. The Amendments are to change the
obligation from running with the land to successors and assigns to a personal obligation by SMSC that it shall
be responsible for any and all costs associated to removing Grantor’s (SMSC’s) subsurface utilities should they
interfere with the current or future granted uses by Grantee (County).
The Amendments are to change provisions in the original instruments filed of record, which are referenced, as
follows:
 Instrument entitled “Highway Easement” dated April 13, 2016 and filed of record on July 5, 2016 as
Document No. A 1005117 in the Office of County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota;
 Instrument entitled “Drainage and Utility Easement” dated April 13, 2016 and filed of record on July 5,
2016 as Document No. A 1005119 in the Office of County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota.
Fiscal Impact:
None
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-009; AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO TWO INSTRUMENTS FILED

OF RECORD THAT HAVE BEEN GRANTED BY SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
IN FAVOR OF THE COUNTY ON ITS FEE LANDS
WHEREAS, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) granted easement for highway
purposes and easements for drainage and utility purposes in favor of the County on SMSC Fee Lands by two
separate instruments, which are referenced, as follows:
 Instrument entitled “Highway Easement” dated April 13, 2016 and filed of record on July 5, 2016 as
Document No. A 1005117 in the Office of County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota;
 Instrument entitled “Drainage and Utility Easement” dated April 13, 2016 and filed of record on July 5,
2016 as Document No. A 1005119 in the Office of County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, SMSC is commencing the process of conveying its fee land to the United States of America
in Trust for SMSC (trust lands) along part of County Highway 16; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Solicitor General for the United States Department of Interior by its Bureau
of Indian Affairs has issued a title requirement to amend certain provisions in the above referenced original
instruments filed of record from running with the land to the successors and assigns to a personal obligation by
SMSC; and
WHEREAS, SMSC requests that the County amend the certain provisions in the original instruments
from running with the land to a personal obligation by SMSC, by SMSC and the County bi-laterally executing a
replacement instrument, which is referenced as follows:
 Instrument entitled “Amendment to Highway Easement” effective as of the date of execution by Board
Chair, subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners by this request for action;
 Instrument entitled “Amendment to Drainage and Utility Easement” effective as of the date of execution
by Board Chair, subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners by this request for action; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners in and for the County of Scott,
Minnesota, that the Board Chair is authorized to execute the above-referenced replacement instruments to
amend provisions in the original Instruments.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Board’s approval is subject to approval by the County Attorney’s
Office as to form.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
I, Gary L. Shelton, duly appointed qualified County Administrator for the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of a resolution with the original minutes of the proceedings of the Board of County
Commissioners, Scott County, Minnesota, at their session held on the 16th day of January, 2018 now on file in my office, and have found the same to be a true and correct copy thereof.
Witness my hand and official seal at Shakopee, Minnesota, this 16th day of January, 2018.
AGENDA #6.8
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Transit CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Lisa Freese -8363
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: MVTA Bus Funds Grant TIME REQUESTED: N/A
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No 2018-010; Authorizing a Cost Share Agreement With
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority for the Purchase of Buses for Route 495

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-010; authorizing a Cost Share Agreement
with Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) for the purchase of buses for Route 495.
MVTA is a municipal joint powers association formed for the purpose of providing public transportation services
to Minnesota southern metro suburbs, including Scott County, and is funded with a portion of the State Motor
Vehicle Sales Tax, through regional and federal grants and passenger fares.
MVTA has requested that Scott County utilize sales tax funds identified for transit in the amount of $1,000,000
from Scott County to purchase buses for use in Scott County on bus Route 495 service from Marschall Road
Transit Station (MRTS) to the Mall of America. Route 495 is partially funded by MTVA and Scott County and
currently does not receive regional funding. The Scott County Board, as part of their Sales Tax Resolution,
demonstrated a commitment of up to $1,000,000/year for transit purposes.
Scott County has prepared an Agreement for the needed provision of disbursing funds to MVTA for the
purchase of at least two buses for use in and for Scott County and also allowing the funds to be allocated by
MTVA as local match funds needed for regional or federal grants to purchase additional buses for use in and
for Scott County.
MVTA will be required to provide what capital acquisitions were completed with use of these funds and how
they support transit in Scott County.
Fiscal Impact:
None – the funds are identified in the 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program.
RESOLUTION NO 2018-010; AUTHORIZING A COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE

MINNESOTA VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF BUSES FOR ROUTE 495
WHEREAS, MVTA is a municipal joint powers association formed for the purpose of providing public
transportation services to Minnesota southern metro suburbs, including Scott County; and
WHEREAS, MVTA is funded with a portion of the State Motor Vehicle Sales Tax, through regional and
federal grants and passenger fares; and
WHEREAS, the Scott County Board in their sales tax resolution demonstrated a commitment to fund
transit operating or capital up to $1,000,000 per year; and
WHEREAS, MVTA requested the amount of $1,000,000.00 from Scott County to purchase buses for
use in and for Scott County on bus services dedicated to Scott County; and
WHEREAS, Route 495 is partially funded by MTVA and Scott County and currently does not receive
regional funding; and
WHEREAS, MVTA will be required to provide what capital acquisitions were completed with use of
these sales tax funds and how they support transit in Scott County; and
WHEREAS, Scott County has prepared an Agreement for the needed provision of disbursing funds to
the MVTA for the purchase of at least two buses for use in and for Scott County and also allowing the funds
money to be allocated by MTVA as local match funds needed for regional or federal grants to purchase
additional buses for use in and for Scott County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners in and for the County of
Scott, Minnesota, hereby authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into an Agreement with Minnesota
Valley Transit Authority for the disbursement of $1,000,000 for the purchase of buses to be used in and for the
County of Scott.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
I, Gary L. Shelton, duly appointed qualified County Administrator for the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the
foregoing copy of a resolution with the original minutes of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, Scott County, Minnesota, at their
session held on the 16th day of January, 2018 now on file in my office, and have found the same to be a true and correct copy thereof.
AGENDA #6.9
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Transit CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Lisa Freese - 8363
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: MVTA Route 495 TIME REQUESTED: N/A
Operating Funds
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No 2018-011; Authorizing a Cost Share Agreement With
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority for Service on Route 495

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No 2018-011; authorizing a Cost Share Agreement with
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) for service on Route 495.
MVTA is a municipal joint powers association formed for the purpose of providing public transportation services
to Minnesota southern metro suburbs, including Scott County, and is funded with a portion of the State Motor
Vehicle Sales Tax, through regional and federal grants, and passenger fares.
Scott County, collects a 0.5 percent transit sales and use tax, effective October 1, 2015, to help fund road,
bridge, and transit projects (MN Statute 297a.993) and uses the County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
process to prioritize project funding.
MVTA’s request to partially fund operational costs for all-day transit service between Marschall Road Transit
Station and Mall of America (Route 495) was approved in the 2017 Scott County CIP on December 20, 2016.
Currently, Route 495 is not regionally funded and Scott County will disburse sales tax funds in an amount not
to exceed $1,515,000 for the period 2018 through 2020 ($505,000 annually) to MVTA for transportation
services in and for the County of Scott to partially fund the 495 Bus Route that provides services from
Shakopee to the Mall of America.
MVTA will provide monthly a report that contains at a minimum the following information:
 Number of passenger boarding’s by route and time

 Number of revenue hours (while people are on board)
 Total number of hours and miles
 Total cost of service for this route monthly:
o Maintenance
o Labor
o Capital
o Overhead
If MVTA decides to alter the route or use the funds in a different manner, they will be required to come back to
the County Board for an amendment to the Agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
None – funds are identified in the 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program.

RESOLUTION NO 2018-011; AUTHORIZING A COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH

MINNESOTA VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR SERVICE ON ROUTE 495
WHEREAS, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is a municipal joint powers association formed
for the purpose of providing public transportation services to Minnesota southern metro suburbs, including
Scott County; and
WHEREAS, MVTA is funded with a portion of the State Motor Vehicle Sales Tax, through regional and
federal grants and passenger fares; and
WHEREAS, Route 495 is partially funded by MTVA and Scott County and currently does not receive
regional funding; and
WHEREAS, Scott County, collects a 0.5 percent transit sales and use tax, effective October 1, 2015, to
help fund road, bridge, and transit projects (MN Statute 297a.993) and uses the County’s Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) process to prioritize project funding; and
WHEREAS, MVTA’s request to partially fund operational costs for all-day transit service between
Marschall Road Transit Station and Mall of America (Route 495) was approved in the 2018 Scott County CIP
on December 19, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Scott County will enter into an Agreement to disburse sales tax funds in an amount not to
exceed $1,515,000 for the period 2018 through 2020 to MVTA for transportation services in and for the County
of Scott to partially fund the 495 Bus Route that provides services from Shakopee to the Mall of America; and
WHEREAS, MVTA will provide a monthly report to the County containing at a minimum:
 Number of passenger boarding’s by route and time
 Number of revenue hours (while people are on board)
 Total number of hours and miles
 Total cost of service for this route monthly:
o Maintenance
o Labor
o Capital
o Overhead
; and
WHEREAS, if MVTA decides to alter the 495 route or use the funds in a different manner, they will be
required to come back to the County Board for an amendment to the Agreement.

Scott, Minnesota, hereby authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into an Agreement with Minnesota
Valley Transit Authority for the disbursement amount not to exceed $1,515,000 for the period 2018 through
2020 to partially fund the 495 Bus Route that provides services from Shakopee to the Mall of America.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
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AGENDA #6.10
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Planning CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Brad Davis - 8654
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: PWCPT169-10 TIME REQUESTED: N/A
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No 2018-012; Authorizing Entering Into an Agreement for
Participation in a Sand Creek Township Trunk Highway 169 Corridor
Readiness Study

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-012; authorizing entering into an Agreement
for participation in a Sand Creek Township Trunk Highway (TH) 169 Corridor Readiness Study.
Scott County and Sand Creek Township were awarded a $100,000 Corridor Readiness Grant from the Scott
County Community Development Agency (CDA). The Corridor Readiness Grant Program is intended to assist
communities in completing land use, transportation, and environmental studies, and contracted planning
services that are intended to maximize development and/or redevelopment opportunities, and the investment
of capital within the top ten commercial corridors as established by the Scott County Association for
Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE) Transportation and Economic Development Committee.
Sand Creek Township will be utilizing the grant funds to contract with a consultant in developing a plan for
intersections along US Highway 169 between Bluff Drive and 173rd Street. These intersection improvements
are a regional transportation issue, important to our business community. The total cost of the study is
$150,000.
As spelled out in the draft Agreement, the awarded grant amount requires a local match contribution of
$50,000. The Township will provide at least 25% of the local match, or $12,500. The County’s contribution will
be $37,500 for the local match, project sponsor of the study, and provide staff resources to assist the Township
with the study process.
The County’s contribution will be $37,500 that will come from the Transportation Sales Tax and this funding
has been identified in the draft 2018-2027 Transportation Improvement Program.
Fiscal Impact:
None.

RESOLUTION NO 2018-012; AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION

IN SAND CREEK TOWNSHIP TRUNK HIGHWAY 169 CORRIDOR READINESS STUDY
WHEREAS, the County and Sand Creek Township applied for and received a $100,000 Corridor
Readiness Grant from the Scott County Community Development Agency (CDA); and
WHEREAS, the awarded Grant requires a $50,000 local match and Sand Creek Township has agreed
to fund $12,500 and the County has agreed to fund $37,500 of the required local match; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement is necessary to provide payment by the County to the Township for the
County’s share of the local match; and
WHEREAS the project is included in the fiscal year 2018 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement will be effective upon approval by the County Board and execution by the
appropriate Township and County officials.
Scott, Minnesota, hereby authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into Agreement No. PWCPT169-10
with Sand Creek Township for cost participation on the Trunk Highway 169 Corridor Readiness Study.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
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AGENDA #6.11
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Kate Sedlacek
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-014; Authorizing Entering Into a Joint Powers
Agreement With the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the Operation of
a Household Hazardous Waste Program

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-014; Entering Into a Joint Powers Agreement
with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the Operation of a Household Hazardous Waste Program.
This Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota will provide Scott County with indemnification
protection, thus assigning many of the risks associated with the operation of a Household Hazardous Waste
Program to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the State of Minnesota. This Agreement will also
allow Scott County to realize significant financial savings through the State Hazardous Waste Contract by
utilizing the various vendors which the State has carefully investigated and pre-approved. The County in turn
agrees to operate in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and
permit conditions and provide environmentally sound and safe management options for Program Wastes and
encourage, to the extent feasible, reduction, reuse, recycling, and safe storage and management of Program
Wastes.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Date: January 16 , 2018
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-014; AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT

WITH THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY FOR THE OPERATION OF A
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made under the State's authority of Minn. Stat. §§115A.46, 115A.96,
116.03 and 471.59, and under the County’s authority of Minn. Stat. §§375.21, 473.801 through 473.834 and
471.59, and Minn. Stat. Ch. 400; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is required by Minn. Stat. §115A.96 to
establish a statewide program to manage Household Hazardous Wastes (“HHW”). Minn. Stat. §115A.96,
Subd. 3, provides that the statewide HHW Program may be provided directly by the MPCA or by contract with
public or private entities; and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to partner with the MPCA to provide a HHW program that furthers the
goals of protecting the environment and the public health as articulated in the Waste Management Act and the
County's Solid Waste Plan. The County will comply with the terms of this Agreement and all applicable
Federal, State and local rules, regulations, ordinances and permit conditions and provide environmentally
sound and safe management options for Program Wastes and encourage, to the extent feasible, reduction,
reuse, recycling, and safe storage and management of Program Wastes; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to allocate the risks and responsibilities resulting from operation of the
HHW Program, and to incorporate the provisions of Minn. Stat. §115A.96, Subd. 7 into this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Commissioners in and for the County of Scott,
Minnesota, authorizes entering into the Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
for the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes Paul Nelson, Environmental
Services Program Manager to act as the County’s Agent in executing the Joint Powers Agreement.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that approval of this Agreement is subject to approval by the County
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
I, Gary L. Shelton, duly appointed qualified County Administrator for the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have compared the
foregoing copy of a resolution with the original minutes of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, Scott County, Minnesota, at their
session held on the 16TH day of January, 2018 now on file in my office, and have found the same to be a true and correct copy thereof.
Witness my hand and official seal at Shakopee, Minnesota, this 16TH day of January, 2018.
AGENDA #6.12
ORIGINATING DIVISION: Sheriff’s Office
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Communications CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Captain Scott Haas
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Annual Service Agreement With Motorola Solutions in the Amount of
$104,655.12

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to approve an annual Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions in the
amount of $104,655.12.
This Agreement covers annual preventative maintenance and technician response support, which includes
onsite infrastructure response and repair to our dispatch center and fixed infrastructure sites, network
preventative maintenance at fixed infrastructure sites, and infrastructure repair and service on control stations.
This allows for efficient and uninterrupted radio communication and paging capabilities between our Dispatch
Center and internal and external Public Safety responders.
As part of the ARMER System, we receive pricing, terms, and conditions of Minnesota State Support Contract ,
D.O.A. Contract No. 104183 (formerly Contract No. 16494), Release No. S-914(5) (R12#USC000007373).
The effective date of this Service Agreement is January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
Fiscal Impact:
None. The cost for this Service Agreement was included in the Sheriff’s 2018 budget.
AGENDA #6.13
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Program Delivery CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Curt Kobilarcsik - 8345
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: CP 42-17 TIME REQUESTED: N/A
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-008; Authorizing Entering Into a Utility Relocation
Agreement With Great River Energy for the Relocation of Transmission and
Distribution Line Facilities as Part of County Project 42-17

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-008; authorizing entering into a Utility
Relocation Agreement with Great River Energy (GRE) for the relocation of transmission and distribution line
facilities as part of County Project (CP) 42-17.
CP 42-17 will reconstruct County Highway (CH) 42 from Boone Avenue to Louisiana Avenue in the Cities of
Prior Lake and Savage. This project will add dual left turn lanes on CH 42 at the Trunk Highway (TH) 13
intersection; permanent signals at CH 42/Rutgers Ave, CH 42/TH 13 and CH 42/Quebec Ave; turn lanes,
shoulders, concrete median, multi-use trail along the south side of CH 42 between Boone Ave and Allen Blvd,
and a sidewalk along the north side of CH 42 between Heatherton Ridge Drive and Louisiana Avenue. The
project will require relocation of certain transmission and distribution line facilities owned and operated by
Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC), a member owner of GRE, and GRE on private property and
within the limits of the project where GRE has property rights.
The County, MVEC and GRE have determined that the facilities owned and operated by MVEC and GRE need
to be relocated. MVEC and GRE have requested reimbursement of the actual cost incurred in relocating said
facilities and the County agrees to reimburse GRE for the relocation of said facilities.
The estimated cost of the reimbursable work that will be done and will be performed by MVEC and GRE is
$223,938. The County has already paid GRE $12,000 for the engineering determination fee and agrees to pay
the remaining $211,938 of the estimated cost upon execution of the Agreement.
The breakdown of estimated cost for the remaining work to be completed and to be paid in advance is as
follows:
GRE Labor $29,907

GRE Materials $24,005
GRE Vehicle Equipment & Other $41,050
MVEC Labor & Material $77,576
MVEC Installation $34,000
MVEC Innerduct $ 5,400
Total Estimated Cost $211,938
If actual costs exceed the total estimated cost, the County will pay the remaining balance of actual costs
incurred. If the total estimated costs exceed actual costs, any overpayment will be refunded to the County
along with interest accrued from the day the deposit was received to the day the overpayment amount is
refunded.
MVEC and GRE anticipate relocation to be completed in the spring of 2018 and roadway construction by
County to begin in summer of 2018.
Cost of this relocation is programmed in the 2018-2027 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
Fiscal Impact:
None

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-008; AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN UTILITY RELOCATION

AGREEMENT WITH GREAT RIVER ENERGY FOR THE RELOCATION OF TRANSMISSION
AND DISTRIBUTION LINE FACILITIES AS PART OF COUNTY PROJECT 42-17
WHEREAS, the project is for the improvement of County Highway (CH) 42 at Trunk Highway (TH) 13;
and
WHEREAS, certain transmission and distribution line facilities owned and operated by Minnesota
Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC), a member owner of Great River Energy (GRE), and GRE are currently
located on private property and within the limits of the project where GRE has property rights; and
WHEREAS, the County, MVEC, and GRE have determined that the facilities owned and operated by
MVEC and GRE need to be relocated; and
WHEREAS, MVEC and GRE have requested reimbursement of the actual cost incurred in relocating
said facilities and the County agrees to reimburse GRE for the relocation of said facilities; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the reimbursable work that has been done and will be performed by
MVEC and GRE is $223,938. The County has already paid GRE $12,000 for the engineering determination fee
and agrees to pay the remaining $211,938 of the estimated cost upon execution of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, if actual costs exceed the total estimated cost, the County will pay the remaining balance
of actual costs incurred; and
WHEREAS, if the total estimated cost exceeds actual cost, any overpayment will be refunded to the
County along with interest accrued from the day the deposit was received to the day the overpayment amount
is refunded; and
WHEREAS, cost of this relocation is programmed in the 2018-2027 Transportation Improvement Plan
(TIP).

Scott, Minnesota, hereby authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to enter into a Utility Relocation Agreement
with Great River Energy (GRE) for the relocation of transmission and distribution line facilities as part of County
Project 42-17.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
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AGENDA #6.14
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Highway Department CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: CP T169-06 TIME REQUESTED:
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-016; Certifying Final Approved Appraisal of Value
for Certain Land Acquisitions and Authorizing Acquisition by Expedited
(“Quick Take”) Eminent Domain Proceedings for County Project T169-06
Located in Jackson Township and Louisville Township

Budget Change

Denied: Jeanne Andersen, County Attorney’s Office
Tabled: Randy Ronning, Transportation Services
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-016; certifying final approved appraisal of
value for certain land acquisitions and authorizing acquisition by expedited (“Quick Take”) eminent domain
proceedings for County Project (CP) T169-06 located in Jackson Township and Louisville Township.
This Resolution authorizes eminent domain proceedings, requests the County Attorney to initiate proceedings,
and certifies the final approved appraisal of value and other damages for acquiring interests in real property for
expedited (“Quick Take”) condemnation.
The County is the lead agency for a transportation project to construct an interchange at Trunk Highway (TH)
169, TH 41, and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 78; an overpass at CSAH 14; and frontage roads to
convert TH 169 from an expressway to a freeway on its segment ending at 133rd Street and continuing
southerly as an expressway. Scott County is the lead agency in partnership with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and in consultation with Jackson and Louisville Townships.
Federal funding deadlines require acceleration of the project schedule, including for acquisition of right-of-way.
The transfer of federal funds from CP 42-17 to this project with a sunset date of June 30, 2018 requires federal
authorization to advertise this project prior to the sunset date, which includes approved plans, specifications
and that right-of-way is acquired as evidenced by a right-of-way compliance federal process audit and filing of
a Right-of-Way Certificate.
The project requires both total takings and partial takings. The project has right-of-way needs on 84 parcels
with 77 parcels outstanding with either total taking or partial takings. Negotiations are continuing but have not
been successful to date. We plan to continue negotiations with good faith efforts to attempt settlements by
mutual agreement.
The project schedule requires proceeding with authorizing eminent domain in order to begin construction
during the 2018 construction season. The approvals of just compensation occurred in 9 batches and most of
the batches have met the time requirements for negotiation, to proceed to eminent domain. The County
Attorney’s office will file petitions after all state and federal requirements regarding each property acquisition
have been complied with. It is important to proceed with this Request for Board Action to support the project
schedule, balance workloads of Highway Department right-of-way staff/County Attorney’s office and to
preserve federal funding eligibility for the project.
The parcel is referenced by Construction Plan Parcel No. and Exhibit, as follows:
Parcel No. Exhibit
1 A
2 B
4 C
5 D
6, 8 & 9 E, G & H
7 F
8 G
9 H
14 I
13 & 15 J
15A K
16 L
17 M
18 N
19 & 20 O&P
21 & 23 Q&S
22 R
24 T
25 U
26 V
33 W
35 X
37 Y
38 Z
39 AA
45 DD
47 & 48 FF & GG
49 HH
50 II
51 JJ
52 KK
53 LL
54 MM
55 NN
56 OO
57 & 58 PP & QQ
59 RR
60 SS
61 TT
62 UU
63 VV
64 WW
65 & 66 XX & YY
67, 69 & 72 ZZ, AAA & BBB
73 CCC
75 DDD
76 EEE
79 FFF
80 GGG
81 HHH
82 III
83 JJJ
84 KKK
85 LLL
86 MMM
87 NNN
88 OOO
89 PPP
90 QQQ
91 RRR
93 TTT
94 UUU
96 WWW
97 YYY
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The certified values were provided to the County Board previously by confidential memorandums in support of
the Board approval of an estimate of just compensation for these parcels. The County Attorney advises that
state law requires that this information remains private protected data by the Government Data Practices Act
under Minn. Stat.
This project is programmed for 2018 construction in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2018 –
2027 under County Project CP T169-06.
Fiscal Impact:
None

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-016; CERTIFYING FINAL APPROVED APPRAISAL OF VALUE FOR CERTAIN
LAND ACQUISITIONS AND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION BY EXPEDITED (“QUICK TAKE”)
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR COUNTY PROJECT T169-06 LOCATED IN
JACKSON TOWNSHIP AND LOUISVILLE TOWNSHIP
WHEREAS, Scott County is the lead agency for a project to construct an interchange at Trunk Highway
(TH) 169, TH 41, and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 78; an overpass at CSAH 14; and frontage roads to
southerly as an expressway; and
WHEREAS, the project is in the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) 2018-2027 as County
Project (CP) T169-06 and CP 14-04, which is programmed for construction in fiscal year 2018; and
WHEREAS, acquisition of right-of-way is required from 84 parcels consisting of early voluntary

acquisitions by mutual agreement and total and partial takings under the rights of eminent domain; and
WHEREAS, Scott County has appointed independent appraisers and provided agency approval of just
compensation or otherwise has determined the fair market value for an estimate of just compensation on these
parcels; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer has proceeded to acquire highway right-of-way over certain lands
required for the project through negotiation and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer has been unsuccessful by direct negotiation in acquiring the right-of-
way needed on 77 parcels, which the project schedule requires proceeding with condemnation proceedings to
further this project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire title and possession on all parcels to ensure authorizing federal
funding prior to June 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to support the schedule for commencement of construction during the 2018
construction season.
Minnesota, that the Chairperson of the Board, certifies that its final approved appraisal of value and other
damages of the real property and easements as described in the attached Exhibits, summarized as follows:
Parcel No. Exhibit
1 A
2 B
4 C
5 D
6, 8 & 9 E, G & H
7 F
8 G
9 H

14 I
13 & 15 J
15A K
16 L
17 M
18 N
19 & 20 O&P
21 & 23 Q&S
22 R
24 T
25 U
26 V
33 W
35 X
37 Y
38 Z
39 AA
45 DD
47 & 48 FF & GG
49 HH
50 II
51 JJ
52 KK
53 LL
54 MM
55 NN
56 OO
57 & 58 PP & QQ
59 RR
60 SS
61 TT
62 UU
63 VV
64 WW
65 & 66 XX & YY
67, 69 & 72 ZZ, AAA & BBB
73 CCC
75 DDD
76 EEE
79 FFF
80 GGG
81 HHH

82 III
83 JJJ
84 KKK
85 LLL
86 MMM
87 NNN
88 OOO
89 PPP
90 QQQ
91 RRR
93 TTT
94 UUU
96 WWW
97 YYY
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the land required for CP T169-06 and CP 14-04, which cannot be
acquired by direct negotiation, shall be acquired by eminent domain using the expedited (“Quick Take”)
procedures described in Minn. Stat. Chap. 117, and the County Board hereby requests the County Attorney to
file the necessary petition therefore and to prosecute such action to a successful conclusion or until it is
abandoned, dismissed, or terminated by the county or court.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that all actions taken by the County Attorney’s Office and the County
Transportation Services Division prior to the adoption of the Resolution are hereby ratified in all respects.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
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AGENDA #6.15
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Highway Department- CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
Program Delivery
PRESENTER: Tony Winiecki - 8008
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: N/A TIME REQUESTED: N/A
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-017; Approving a Request for a County State Aid
Highway Fund Advance From the Scott County 2019 Construction Allotment
Estimated at $9,552,490

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled: 2 certified copies—Lisa Freese
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-017; approving a request for a County State
Aid Highway (CSAH) fund advance from the Scott County 2019 Construction Allotment estimated at
$9,552,490.
Scott County will be managing the Trunk Highway (TH)169/TH41/CSAH 78 Tiger Project which triples the size
of the County’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) from 2018-2020. In order to ensure the County
has enough cash to make payments to contractors, for right-of-way settlements, and consultants during 2018,
the option to advance State Aid Funding will assist in ensuring adequate funds are available to cover all project
costs while waiting for state and federal reimbursements anticipated on that project and other federal projects.
When a state aid payment request is made after a project is let, the County receives 95 percent of the funds,
with the remaining 5 percent provided after project closeout. State and federal reimbursements occur after the
County makes payment and having cash on hand is critical to cover these payments. By drawing on the State
Aid fund to the maximum extent possible it will enable us to wait for reimbursements and for additional sales
tax revenue receipts without having to draw on the County cash reserve fund.
To implement County State Aid fund eligible projects in 2018 will require State Aid funds in excess of those
available in its State Aid Regular Construction Account. Scott County is prepared to proceed with the
construction of said projects through the use of an advance from the County State Aid Construction Fund to
supplement the available funds in its State Aid Regular Construction Account.
The size of the program will also require other local funds to manage through this 2018 Transportation
Improvement Program project list, the advance is based on the following determination of estimated
expenditures:
The Road and Bridge Account Balance as of 12-31-17 is $4,833,993

The Projected 2018 Allotment is $9,552,490
Less estimated disbursements (includes engineering, construction and Right-of-Way Costs):

Project #070-683-013 (CP83-22) $3,963,000
Project #070-642-017 (CP42-17) $13,150,000
Project #070-616-0XX (CP16-46) $2,500,000
Project #070-646-008 (CP46-03) $101,100
Project #070-608-024 (CP08-17) $848,700
Project #070-602-024 (CP 02-15) $1,095,000
Project #070-616-034 (CP16-43) $694,000
Project #070-616-033 (CP21-32) $1,638,000
Project #070-621-034 (CP21-33) $2,678,000
Project # 070-678-03, 070-596-013, 070-614-008 (CP169-06) $6,599,000
Bond Principle (if any) N/A

Project Finals (overruns-if any) N/A
Total Estimated State Aid Eligible Disbursements $33,266,800
2019 Advance Amount (amount in excess of acct balance) $9,552,490
The projects listed are only the State Aid projects with expenditures in Fiscal Year 2018. The County highway
program includes other locally funded projects and repayment of the advanced finds will be made in
accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 162.08, Subd. 5 & 7 and Minnesota Rules, Chapter
8820.
Fiscal Impact:
None. The funding approved in the 2018-2027 Transportation Improvement Program and identified funding
programmed by project will not change overall, but advancing all state aid eligible funding will ensure that the
County will have sufficient cash flow in the Road and Bridge Account to manage the expected large program
expenditures while waiting for sales tax collections and federal and state fund reimbursements.

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-017; APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A COUNTY STATE AID

HIGHWAY FUND ADVANCE FROM THE SCOTT COUNTY 2019 CONSTRUCTION
ALLOTMENT ESTIMATED AT $9,552,490
WHEREAS, the County of Scott is planning to implement County State Aid Street Project(s) in 2018
which will require State Aid funds in excess of those available in its State Aid Regular Construction Account;
and
WHEREAS, said County is prepared to proceed with the construction of said projects through the use
of an advance from the County State Aid Construction Fund to supplement the available funds in their State
Aid Regular Construction Account; and
WHEREAS, the advance is based on the following determination of estimated expenditures:
The Road and Bridge Account Balance as of 12-31-17 is $4,833,993

The Projected 2018 Allotment is $9,552,490
Less estimated disbursements:

Project #070-683-013 (CP83-22) $3,963,000
Project #070-642-017 (CP42-17) $13,150,000
Project #070-616-0XX (CP16-46) $2,500,000
Project #070-646-008 (CP46-03) $101,100
Project #070-608-024 (CP08-17) $848,700
Project #070-602-024 (CP 02-15) $1,095,000
Project #070-616-034 (CP16-43) $694,000
Project #070-616-033 (CP21-32) $1,638,000
Project #070-621-034 (CP21-33) $2,678,000
Project # 070-678-03, 070-596-013, 070-614-008 (CP169-06) $6,599,000
Bond Principle (if any) N/A

Project Finals (overruns-if any) N/A
Total Estimated State Aid Eligible Disbursements $33,266,800
2019 Advance Amount (amount in excess of acct balance) $9,552.490
WHEREAS, repayment of the funds so advanced will be made in accordance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes 162.08, Subd. 5 & 7 and Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8820; and
WHEREAS, the County acknowledges advance funds are released on a first-come-first-serve basis
and this resolution does not guarantee the availability of funds.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Transportation be and is hereby

requested to approve this advance for financing approved County State Aid Highway projects of the County of
Scott in an amount up to $9,552,490 or the Scott County 2018 State Aid Regular Construction Account
Allotment whichever is greater in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.1500, Subp. 9.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Scott County Board of Commissioners hereby authorized
repayments from subsequent accruals to the Regular Construction Account of said County from the entire
2019 allocation and subsequent future year allocations until fully repaid.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
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AGENDA #6.16
ORIGINATING DIVISION: OMB – Finance
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Accounting CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Scott Goettl - 8586
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Record of Disbursements and Approve Claims

Budget Change

Denied: Kathy Shanks
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to comply with MN Statute 375.18 Subd. 1b Delegation for paying certain
claims: A list of all claims paid under the procedures established by the county board shall be presented to
the board for informational purposes only at the next regularly scheduled meeting after payment of the claim.
The Record of Disbursements will be available at the meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
Invoices total $13,237,468.02 from December 1 through December 31, 2017.

AGENDA #6.17
ORIGINATING DIVISION: Environmental Services
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Kate Sedlacek
952-496-8351 ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: County Designated TIME REQUESTED: N/A
Employee (Agricultural)
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-013; Appointing Nicholas Reishus, a County
Designated Employee, as the County Agriculture Inspector for Minnesota
Department of Agriculture Purposes Effective January 16, 2018

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-013; appointing Nicholas Reishus, a County
Designated Employee, as the County Agriculture Inspector for Minnesota Department of Agriculture Purposes
effective January 16, 2018.
In accordance with Minnesota Statute 18.80, Subdivision 1, “the county board shall either appoint at least one
county agricultural inspector to carry out the duties specified under section 18.81, subdivisions 1a and 1b, or a
county-designated employee to carry out the duties specified under section 18.81, subdivision 1a.”
The duties of County Agricultural Inspector were previously conducted by Scott County Code Enforcement
Staff Daniel Ekholm. Nicholas Reishus, a Scott County Environmentalist II, is currently familiar with noxious
weed management through his previous work and education and is a good fit to serve as the County-
Designated Employee for agricultural purposes as the County Agriculture Inspector in Scott County.
Fiscal Impact:
None

Resolution No.: 2018- 013
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-013; APPOINTING NICHOLAS REISHUS, A COUNTY DESIGNATED

EMPLOYEE, AS THE COUNTY AGRICULTURE INSPECTOR FOR MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE PURPOSES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 16, 2018
WHEREAS, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 18.80, Subdivision 1, County Agricultural Inspectors
and County-Designated Employees “the county board shall either appoint at least one county agricultural
inspector to carry out the duties specified under section18.81, subdivisions 1a and 1b, or a county-designated
employee to carry out the duties specified under section 18.81, subdivision 1a.”
WHEREAS, a notice of the appointment of either a county agricultural inspector or county-designated

employee must be delivered to the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture within 30 days;
and
WHEREAS, Dan Ekholm, previous County Agricultural Inspector, will vacate the appointed
agricultural inspector position effective January 16, 2018.
Minnesota, that pursuant to Minnesota Statue 18.80, Subdivision 1, and other applicable Minnesota Statutes
and Rules, Nicholas Reishus will be and hereby is duly appointed as County Agricultural Inspector effective
January 16, 2018.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
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AGENDA #6.18
ORIGINATING DIVISION:
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Employee Relations CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER:
Monica Siegle ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: --- TIME REQUESTED: ---
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Payroll Processing of Personnel Actions Indicated Below and Hereby
Certified by the Employee Relations Director and the Appointing Authority to
be in Compliance With the Provisions of Minnesota Statutes 375.56 – 375.71
and the Scott County Personnel System

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Monica Siegle, Employee Relations
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
1. Separation of employment for Scott Fiebelkorn, FT Highway Maintenance Worker, Transportation

2. Separation of employment for Kate Miner, FT Highway Division Program Manager,

Transportation Services Division, effective 01/05/18.
3. Separation of employment for Susan McNellis, PT Temporary (35% FTE) First Assistant County
Attorney-Unclassified, Attorney’s Office, effective 12/31/17.
4. FT Probationary employment for Megan Westberg, Social Work Case Manager, Health and
Human Services Division, effective 01/08/18.
5. FT Probationary employment for Mark Fritz, Residential Appraiser, Community Services Division,
effective 01/22/18.
6. FT Probationary employment for Thomas Shoemaker, Residential Appraiser, Community

7. Intermittent (34% FTE) employment for Victoria Sysoev, Library Aide-Unclassified, Community
8. Promotion for Anna Galvez, FT Corrections Officer to FT Probationary Corrections Sergeant,

Sheriff’s Office, effective 01/01/18.
9. Reclassification for Keith Blank, FT Equipment Mechanic to FT Shop Coordinator, Transportation

10. Reclassification for Molly Herzog-Rabine, FT Case Aide to FT Social Worker II, Health and
Human Services Division, effective 01/08/18.
11. Change in employment status for John Purdie, FT Temporary Principal Applications Analyst-
Unclassified to FT Principal Infrastructure Analyst, Office of Management and Budget, effective
01/04/18.
12. Change in employment status for Jayme Lubansky, FT Temporary Community Planner-
Unclassified to FT Probationary Community Health Specialist, Health and Human Services
Division, effective 01/02/18.
13. Amend separation of employment date for Michele Johnson, FT Probationary Corrections Officer,
Sheriff’s Office, effective 12/09/17 (previously reported as 12/12/17).
Fiscal Impact: N/A

AGENDA #7.1
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Highway Department CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: CP T169-06 TIME REQUESTED:
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-015; Certifying Final Approved Appraisal of Value
for Certain Land Acquisitions and Authorizing Acquisition by Expedited
(“Quick Take”) Eminent Domain Proceedings for County Project T169-06
Located in Jackson Township and Louisville Township

Budget Change

Denied: Jeanne Andersen, County Attorney’s Office
Tabled: Randy Ronning, Transportation Services
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-015; certifying final approved appraisal of
value for certain land acquisitions and authorizing acquisition by expedited (“Quick Take”) eminent domain
proceedings for County Project (CP) T169-06 located in Jackson Township and Louisville Township.
This Resolution authorizes eminent domain proceedings, requests the County Attorney to initiate proceedings,
and certifies the final approved appraisal of value and other damages for acquiring interests in real property for
expedited (“Quick Take”) condemnation.
The County is the lead agency for a transportation project to construct an interchange at Trunk Highway (TH)
169, TH 41 and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 78; an overpass at CSAH 14; and frontage roads to convert
TH 169 from an expressway to a freeway on its segment ending at 133rd Street and continuing southerly as an
expressway. Scott County is the lead agency in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation
and in consultation with Jackson and Louisville Townships.
Federal funding deadlines require acceleration of the project schedule, including for acquisition of right-of-way.
The transfer of federal funds from CP 42-17 to this project with a sunset date of June 30, 2018 requires federal
authorization to advertise this project prior to the sunset date, which includes approved plans, specifications
and that right-of-way is acquired as evidenced by a right-of-way compliance federal process audit and filing of
a Right-of-Way Certificate.
The project requires both total takings and partial takings. The project has right-of-way needs on 84 parcels
with 77 parcels outstanding with either total taking or partial takings. Negotiations are continuing but have not
been successful to date. We plan to continue negotiations with good faith efforts to attempt settlements by
mutual agreement.
The project schedule requires proceeding with authorizing eminent domain in order to begin construction
during the 2018 construction season. The approvals of just compensation occurred in 9 batches and most of
the batches have met the time requirements for negotiation, to proceed to eminent domain. The County
Attorney’s office will file petitions after all state and federal requirements regarding each property acquisition
have been complied with. It is important to proceed with this request for board action to support the project
schedule, balance workloads of Highway Department right of way staff/County Attorney’s office and to
preserve federal funding eligibility for the project.
The parcel is referenced by Construction Plan Parcel No. and Exhibit, as follows:
Parcel No. Exhibit
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41 CC
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The certified values were provided to the County Board previously by confidential memorandums in support of
the Board approval of an estimate of just compensation for these parcels. The County Attorney advises that
state law requires that this information remains private protected data by the Government Data Practices Act
under Minn. Stat. .
This project is programmed for 2018 construction in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2018 –
2027 under County Project CP T169-06.
Fiscal Impact:
None

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-015; CERTIFYING FINAL APPROVED APPRAISAL OF VALUE FOR

CERTAIN LAND ACQUISITIONS AND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION BY EXPEDITED (“QUICK TAKE”)
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS FOR COUNTY PROJECT CP T169-06 LOCATED IN
JACKSON TOWNSHIP AND LOUISVILLE TOWNSHIP
WHEREAS, Scott County is the lead agency for a project to construct an interchange at Trunk Highway
(TH) 169, TH 41 and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 78; an overpass at CSAH 14; and frontage roads to
southerly as an expressway; and
WHEREAS, the project is in the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) 2018-2027 as County
Project (CP) T169-06 and CP 14-04, which is programmed for construction in fiscal year 2018; and
WHEREAS, acquisition of right-of-way is required from 84 parcels consisting of early voluntary

acquisitions by mutual agreement and total and partial takings under the rights of eminent domain; and
WHEREAS, Scott County has appointed independent appraisers and provided agency approval of just
compensation or otherwise has determined the fair market value for an estimate of just compensation on these
parcels; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer has proceeded to acquire highway right-of-way over certain lands
required for the project through negotiation and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the County Engineer has been unsuccessful by direct negotiation in acquiring the right-of-
way needed on 77 parcels, which the project schedule requires proceeding with condemnation proceedings to
further this project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire title and possession on all parcels to ensure authorizing federal
funding prior to June 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to support the schedule for commencement of construction during the 2018
construction season.

Minnesota, that the Chairperson of the Board, certifies that its final approved appraisal of value and other
damages of the real property and easements as described in the attached Exhibits, summarized as follows:
Parcel No. Exhibit

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the land required for CP T169-06 and CP 14-04, which cannot be
acquired by direct negotiation, shall be acquired by eminent domain using the expedited (“Quick Take”)
procedures described in Minn. Stat. Chap. 117, and the County Board hereby requests the County Attorney to
file the necessary petition therefore and to prosecute such action to a successful conclusion or until it is
abandoned, dismissed, or terminated by the county or court.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that all actions taken by the County Attorney’s Office and the County
Transportation Services Division prior to the adoption of the Resolution are hereby ratified in all respects.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
I, Gary L. Shelton, duly appointed qualified County Administrator for the County of Scott, State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that I have
compared the foregoing copy of a resolution with the original minutes of the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners, Scott County,
Minnesota, at their session held on the 16th day of January, 2018 now on file in my office, and have found the same to be a true and correct copy
thereof.
EXHIBIT BB
SAP 70-596-013
Construction Parcel No. 40
PERMANENT TOWNSHIP ROADWAY EASEMENT:

That part of the Northwest Quarter, Section 15, Township 115 North, Range 23 West, Scott County,
Minnesota, which is denoted and shown as Parcel 8 on Scott County Right of Way Plat No. 100, according to
the record plat thereof, on file in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota.
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT:

That part of the Northwest Quarter, Section 15, Township 115 North, Range 23 West, Scott County,
Minnesota, which is denoted as Temporary Easement Parcel 8 and shown by the symbol (“T.E. 8“) on Scott
County Right of Way Plat No. 100, according to the record plat thereof, on file in the Office of the County
Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota.
Said temporary easement shall terminate on December 1, 2021.
RELINQUISHMENT OF ACCESS RIGHTS TO U.S. 169:
Relinquish all current and future right of access to Trunk Highway U.S. No. 169 (a/k/a Johnson Memorial
Drive), being the right of ingress to and egress from the following described property:
All that part of the Northwest Quarter of Section Fifteen (15), Township One Hundred Fifteen (115) North,
Range Twenty-three (23), Scott County, Minnesota, lying southeasterly of Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and
Omaha Railroad Company right of way, excepting therefrom the east five (5) acres thereof.
And also except:
That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 115 North, Range 23
West, shown as Parcel 228A on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 70-30
as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Scott County, Minnesota.
In addition to the existing right of access thereof.
PID: 06-915-001-0
EXHIBIT CC
SAP 70-596-013
PERMANENT TOWNSHIP ROADWAY EASEMENT:

That part of the Northeast Quarter and that part of the Northwest Quarter, all in Section 15, Township 115
North, Range 23 West, Scott County, Minnesota, which is denoted and shown as Parcel 9 on Scott County
Right of Way Plat No. 100, according to the record plat thereof, on file in the Office of the County Recorder,
Scott County, Minnesota.
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT:

That part of the Northeast Quarter and that part of the Northwest Quarter, all in Section 15, Township 115
North, Range 23 West, Scott County, Minnesota, which is denoted as Temporary Easement Parcel 9 and
shown by the symbol (“T.E. 9“) on Scott County Right of Way Plat No. 100, according to the record plat
thereof, on file in the Office of the County Recorder, Scott County, Minnesota.
Said temporary easement shall terminate on December 1, 2021.
RELINQUISHMENT OF ACCESS RIGHTS TO U.S. 169:
Relinquish all current and future right of access to Trunk Highway U.S. No. 169 (a/k/a Johnson Memorial
Drive), being the right of ingress to and egress from the following described property:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 115 North, Range 23 West, Scott County,
Minnesota and that part of the east 5.00 acres of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 15, lying northwesterly
of the northwesterly right of way line of State Trunk Highway No. 169 and southwesterly of the following
described line and its extensions:
Commencing at the northwest corner of said Northeast Quarter; thence westerly along the
westerly extension of the north line of said Northeast Quarter a distance of 82.50 feet; thence
southerly parallel with the west line of said Northeast Quarter a distance of 1000.00 feet to the
point of beginning of the line to be described; thence deflecting to the left at an angle of 56
degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds a distance of 585 feet more or less to the intersection with said
northwesterly right of way line and there terminating, according to the United State Government
Survey thereof and situate in Scott County, Minnesota.
In addition to the existing right of access thereof.
PID: 06-915-003-0
EXHIBIT VVV
SAP 70-596-013
TOTAL TAKING IN FEE AND NOT BY EASEMENT:

That part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 15, Township 115 North, Range 23 West, lying south of U.S.
Highway 169, excepting the east 5 acres thereof, Scott County, Minnesota.
PID: 06-915-001-1
AGENDA #8.1
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Libraries CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
PRESENTER: Jake Grussing x8641
ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: Early Learning Objective TIME REQUESTED: 25 minutes, including
10 minute recess to
tour Readmobile
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-006; Authorizing a Budget Amendment to the
Library Operations Budget With the Addition of a 0.5 Full-Time Equivalent
Off-Levy Position, and Receive an Informational Presentation on the Early
Childhood Development Objective and Strategies

Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to adopt Resolution No. 2018-006; authorizing a budget amendment to the
Library Operations with the addition of a 0.5 full-time equivalent off-levy position, and receive an informational
presentation on the early childhood development objective and strategies.
On December 20, 2016, the Scott County Board of Commissioners adopted values, objectives (4-6 year goals
that set priority for strategies), and strategies (1-3 year strategies to achieve the objectives) for Scott County.
Among the adopted long-term objectives was Early Childhood Development: All children have the opportunity
for a healthy and successful life, which included the following supporting strategies:
 Engage in the 50 x 30 public/private partnership to develop and implement a community strategic plan
preparing children for success in school, and
 Develop and launch an early learning outreach program targeting children and their caregivers.
These strategies are intended to make significant contributions in response to the reading proficiency rates
among Scott County third-graders. One-third of Scott County children are not proficient readers by third grade,
which poses a problem because children who are not proficient readers by the end of third grade are less likely
succeed in school and as adults. Multiple studies show that the gap between children who are proficient
readers and those who are not emerges in early childhood.
Recognizing that child development is a process that occurs over time within family and community contexts,
the early learning outreach strategy will engage parents and caregivers where they are rather than requiring
they show up elsewhere. Programming will focus on developing early literacy skills in children; modeling early
literacy activities for parents and caregivers; supporting positive parent/child interaction; and promoting healthy
social-emotional development.
The 2018 Library Operations budget currently includes a vacant 0.5 FTE position that will plan, coordinate,
deliver, and evaluate early learning outreach programs. In late 2017, Scott County Public Health staff
requested and secured revenue from the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) and Allina/St.
Francis to expand the capacity of that position. Off-levy revenue already secured by Scott County Public
Health staff amounts to $36,000, enough to fund a 0.5 FTE position. The off-levy 0.5 FTE position would be
added to the budgeted vacant 0.5 FTE, creating a full-time position.
This external funding presents a time-limited opportunity to enhance the launch of the Readmobile, align and
integrate existing programs, and begin to coordinate efforts on the community plan to prepare children for
success in school. Specifically, the additional capacity would be used to:
 engage multiple sectors (schools, health care, child care, etc.) in the promotion of opportunities for
early learning;
 conduct community engagement with at-risk populations (examples include mothers under age 20,
mothers enrolled in Medical Assistance, or WIC participants);
 work across county departments to coordinate family outreach and engagement;
 foster communication and support connections to resources and programming; and
 develop a network of childcare providers to engage them in developing a model for improved early
education and care for their children.
Staff requests authorization to leverage revenue secured from SHIP and Allina/St. Francis to create a full-time
position.
Jake Grussing, Scott County Library Director, will present this request to the Board as part of an update on the
Early Childhood Development objective and strategies.
Fiscal Impact:
Budget Amendment: The fiscal impact of adding the 0.5 FTE would be $28,060 (grade 9 salary midpoint added
to a current 0.5 FTE position). Revenue secured from SHIP and Allina/St. Francis for the position and its duties
is $36,000. The 0.5 FTE position would be added to a current vacant 0.5 FTE, making this a full time position.

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-006; AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE LIBRARY

OPERATIONS WITH THE ADDITION OF A 0.5 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT OFF-LEVY POSITION
WHEREAS, Scott County has made early childhood development a long-term objective; and,
WHEREAS, Scott County has identified short-term strategies to develop and implement a community
strategic plan preparing children for success in school and to develop and launch an early learning outreach
program targeting children and their caregivers; and
WHEREAS, Scott County has secured $31,000 in revenue from the Statewide Health Improvement
Partnership (SHIP) in support of the early childhood development objective and strategies; and,
WHEREAS, Scott County has secured $5,000 in revenue from Allina/St. Francis in support of the early
childhood development objective and strategies; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 budget included a 0.5 full-time equivalent position to deliver early learning
outreach programs, a position that would be expanded to a 1.0 full-time equivalent position by leveraging
revenue from SHIP and Allina/St. Francis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Scott County Board of Commissioners in and for the
County of Scott, Minnesota, hereby authorizes a budget amendment to Library Operations with the addition of
a 0.5 full-time equivalent off-levy position.
COMMISSIONERS VOTE
State of Minnesota)
County of Scott )
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AGENDA #9.1
ORIGINATING DIVISION:
County Administration CONSENT AGENDA: Yes No
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
PRESENTER: Various ATTACHMENTS: Yes No
PROJECT: Scott County Delivers TIME REQUESTED: 60-90 minutes
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive Information on Scott County Delivers Topic: Income Maintenance,
Food Support, and Fraud
County Attorney Review Finance Review
CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: FISCAL:
Risk Management Review Budget Change

Denied:
Tabled:
Other:
Deputy Clerk :
Date:
The purpose of this agenda item is to receive information on Scott County Delivers topic: Income
Maintenance, Food Support, and Fraud.
Scott County Delivers is a discussion on the performance outcomes of programs and if they are meeting goals.
This will lead to informed discussions regarding programs and overlaps between them. Scott County Delivers
and the use of outcome measures supported by performance measures leads to dialogue between the
organization and how to improve results through various mechanisms.
Materials including an overview of the program, outcomes, and measures are attached.
Fiscal Impact: None

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AGENDA

Gary L. Shelton, County Administrator

(2) County Staff Present:

(3) Reorganization for 2018:

A. Commissioner Ulrich moved, seconded by Commissioner Beer to nominate Commissioner Wolf as

B. Commissioner Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Beard to nominate Commissioner Weckman

On a motion by Commissioner Beard, seconded by Commissioner Weckman Brekke, the Minutes of

(5) Consent Agenda:

H. On the recommendation of the County Administrator, Commissioner Weckman Brekke moved,

Motion carried unanimously.

(7) Committee Reports and Commissioner Updates:

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Rezoning of 49 acres from Urban Expansion Reserve, UER, District to

Criteria for Approval:

And noting that:

The Town Board of Helena recommended approval of the Rezoning.

Fiscal Impact: None

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

Interim Use Permit (PL #2017-100)

Criteria for Approval (Chapter 2-6-1):

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

Scott County staff recommends approval.

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

ORIGINATING DIVISION: Health and Human

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

Date: January 16, 2018

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-009; AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO TWO INSTRUMENTS FILED

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO 2018-010; AUTHORIZING A COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH THE

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

 Number of passenger boarding’s by route and time

Date: January 16, 2018

RESOLUTION NO 2018-011; AUTHORIZING A COST SHARE AGREEMENT WITH

Date: January 16, 2018

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

Date: January 16, 2018

RESOLUTION NO 2018-012; AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION

CONTRACT/POLICY/GRANT: County Attorney Review FISCAL: Finance Review

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEAD SIGNATURE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SIGNATURE:

Approved: DISTRIBUTION/FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

RESOLUTION NO. 2018-014; AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT