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RESOLUTION 09-133
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SCALE UNIFIED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LAND USE,
AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN CHARTER
Motion By: Hedberg
Second By: LeMair
WHEREAS, The Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE) was created in
2003 to encourage greater efficiencies and leadership in public service through
enhanced communication, collaboration of services and sharing of resources; and
WHEREAS, The City of Prior Lake has supported the mission of SCALE since its inception; and
WHEREAS, The SCALE general membership at their meeting on July 17, 2009 unanimously
supported the adoption of the SCALE Unified Economic Development, Land Use and
Transportation Plan Charter; and
WHEREAS, The SCALE Unified Economic Development, Land Use and Transportation Plan
Charter establishes a vision for all of the governmental jurisdictions' in Scott County in
support of coordinated effort to achieve sustainable land use and transportation
enhancements: and
WHEREAS, Providing for the efficient distribution of goods and services to business and
communities along with travel mode choice is consistent with all local comprehensive
plans within Scott County; and
WHEREAS, Ensuring flexibility to meet the demands of the changing economy and market
environments will promote private investment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Aligning infrastructure (highways, sewer, water and fiber) with appropriate land use will
promote private investment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The SCALE Unified Economic Development, Land Use and Transportation Plan
Charter is the backbone visioning document that will help SCALE accomplish their
goals; and
WHEREAS, The SCALE Economic Development, Land Use and Transportation Plan Charter is
consistent with the goals of SCALE including the following:
• A reduction in the number of trips crossing the Minnesota River
• The creation of job sites within Scott County to support 50% of the residents living
within Scott County by 2030
• Improved linkages between the transportation system and land use development
to maximize the effectiveness and compatibility of both in communities and the
County
• The establishment of high quality locations for business development with excellent
transportation access which in turn will support better public and private investment
opportunities
• Improved freight access to key terminals and improved freight flows to regional
commercial and industrial centers.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The Prior Lake City Council hereby adopts the SCALE Unified Economic Development, Land Use,
and Transportation Plan Charter and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Charter
Document on behalf of the City.
3. The City shall contribute up to $15,000.00 to this effort. The funding source for this contribution
shall be as follows:
o Transit Services Account # 603-49804-314 ($15,000.00)
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2009.
YES NO
Hau en X Hau en
Erickson X Erickson
Hedber X Hedber
LeMair X LeMair
Millar X Millar
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Frank s, City Manager
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