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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 26, 2015
AGENDA#: 9B
PREPARED BY: LARRY POPPLER, CITY ENGINEER/INSPECTIONS DIRECTOR
PRESENTED BY: LARRY POPPLER
FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
RIC ROSOW, CITY ATTORNEY
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND THE SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON
SIOUX COMMUNITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE EXTENSION OF STEMMER RIDGE ROAD TO CSAH 82/154T"
STREET
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The City Council agendas for both the December 22, 2014 and the January
12, 2015 included lengthy staff reports regarding this agreement. This
agenda report does not recite those previous reports rather they are included
as attachments. This report provides updated information based on
amendments to the agreement and recent discussion points with the City
Council and the SMSC.
History
The City Council has discussed the SMSC agreement at work sessions on
December 8, 2014 and January 12, 2015. Each discussion included specific
concerns with the agreement. Over the last two months, City Staff has
worked with the SMSC Staff to prepare an agreement which both parties can
support.
Attached are two agreements prepared by the city attorney together with two
draft letters to the BIA with respect to the trust application. Also attached is
a copy of the agreement which was approved by the SMSC Business
Council this week.
Current Circumstances
There are aspects to the two agreements that are not yet resolved. Some of
them include:
1. Alignment—The City Council and SMSC endorse alignment"F"which
has not been added to the SMSC agreement.
2. Last Day for land to be placed in Trust — The SMSC Agreement
states March 30, 2016 and ours states December 31, 2015.
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245/www.cityofpriorlake.com
3. Letter from City on Trust — City letter as referred to in the city
attorney's version is different than the reference in the SMSC
document.
4. Right of way—The method proposed for acquiring the easement and
the conditions related thereto are different.
5. Uses within the first 1000 feet south of CSAH 82 — The attached
concept plan for the residential plat does not show the 1000 foot
proposed commercial area and its intended use but is referred to in
both agreements.
6. Agreement with Respect to Future SMSC Land Purchases-- One
version refers to language on this topic, while the other does not.
In addition to these inconsistencies in the agreement versions other
questions have arisen which are addressed below:
1. Can the SMSC members receive a land allocation, build a home and
then lease it for income producing purposes? SMSC staff advises
that as a part of their process to deliver residential land for the tribe,
the lots must be occupied by the tribal members themselves and they
cannot be rented or leased to others.
2. What is driving the SMSC need for the land now? The SMSC staff
advises that the community conducted a study to identify their
housing needs in the future. SMSC Staff have indicated that there is
a need for approximately100 new lots to serve the needs of their
residents between now and 2020.
3. What is the BIA and Court"track record"with respect to approval and
denial of Fee to Trust Transfers based up the statutory criteria?
Attached is a memorandum prepared by the city attorney's office
which identifies an extensive list of transfer approvals and denials
and the rationale therefore.
Conclusion
There continue to be a considerable number of differences between the
various versions of the agreement. Acknowledging this, the tribal
administrator suggested that it may be more fruitful if a two person
negotiating team of the city council met with the Tribal Council directly as
needed to determine whether an agreement is possible on the various
issues.
ISSUES: The Tribal Administrator's recommendation to create negotiating teams
which include members of the policy making bodies appears to be potentially
productive. Staff members and attorneys from both sides would be present
to support as well in hopes that modifications can be accurately and
immediately transcribed for incorporation into the agreement. The ultimate
approving authority for each entity remains the entire policy making body.
Even if the effort were to fail, members of the respective negotiating teams
will have firsthand knowledge regarding the alternatives available and the
potential ramifications of each. From a staff perspective, it appears most
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appropriate that the city negotiating team be composed of Mayor Hedberg
and Councilor Keeney.
FINANCIAL Additional legal, staff and city council time.
IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES: 1) A motion and a second to designate Mayor Hedberg and Councilor
Keeney as the City's Negotiating Team.
2) Motion and second to establish a negotiating team different than
proposed.
3) Motion and second to take no action or deny this item for a specific
reason.
4) Table this item until some date in the future.
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MOTION:
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December 22, 2014
City Council Agenda Packet
(Electronic Pages 4-21)
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 22, 2014
AGENDA#: 9A
PREPARED BY: LARRY POPPLER, CITY ENGINEERIINSPECTIONS DIRECTOR
FRANK BOYLES,CITY MANAGER
PRESENTED BY: LARRY POPPLER
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND THE SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON
SIOUX COMMUNITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE EXTENSION OF STEMMER RIDGE ROAD TO CSAH 821154TH
STREET
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The Stemmer Ridge Road Project has been initiated by the City Council for
public improvement under Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 429 (Special
Assessment). During the public improvement process, the Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux Community(SMSC) has purchased significant
property within the project area. This agenda item reviews an agreement
whereby the SMSC and City work together to facilitate the design,
construction, inspection and maintenance of Stemmer Ridge Road and
sewer and water utilities to serve the annexation area.
History
Since 2005, Stemmer Ridge Road and the sewer and water beneath the
roadway has been contemplated in the City's Comprehensive Plan
document. In anticipation of this project, part of the 2013 County State Aid
Highway 12 Project installed the structural components of the lift station
that will serve the future annexation areas. The project also installed trunk
forcemain that will connect to existing forcemain already installed with the
previous phase of County State Aid Highway 12 construction. This
forcemain currently extends north to the end of existing Stemmer Ridge
Road. In order to serve the future annexation areas, Stemmer Ridge Road
must extend from where it currently terminates north to County State Aid
Highway 82. Trunk utilities were installed as part of the County State Aid
Highway 82 in 2007 in anticipation of future need. These improvements
combined cost over$4.2 Million. The Stemmer Ridge Road project would
be the final link for utilities to serve the approximately 2400 acre
annexation area. Recognizing this fact, the City Council placed the
Stemmer Ridge Road project in the Capital Improvement Program for
design in 2014 and construction in 2015.
On October 7, 2013, the City Council initiated the public improvement
project process to complete Stemmer Ridge Road and corresponding
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245/www.cityofpriorlake.com
utilities. Earlier this evening a Public Hearing was held to receive public
testimony regarding the project.
Since starting the public improvement process, the SMSC has purchased
the Menden family parcels. These parcels encompass 95 acres of land
and adds to the 70 acres already owned by the SMSC within this area.
The proposed Stemmer Ridge Road route navigates through the former
Menden family parcels.
Current Circumstances
Considering the SMSC land holdings and SMSC's desire to develop the
property for primarily residential purposes, the City and SMSC has been
working on an agreement for the construction of Stemmer Ridge Road and
utilities.
The agreement includes the following items:
Alignment—The SMSC and the City would agree on a general alignment
concept understanding that topography, drainage, wetlands, or land
development may adjust the alignment.
Utility Easement An easement for the utilities and roadway would be
recorded against the property in advance of the property going into trust
status at the time the city submits a letter supporting the trust application.
Once the improvements are completed, the City would return unneeded
easements to the SMSC.
Land Use—The agreement confirms residential use of the property other
than a small area of potential commercial use within 1000 feet of CSAH 82.
Trust—The agreement confirms that the City will support the trust
application for these 95 acres of property plus the present 70 acres owned
by the SMSC in the immediate area by sending a letter to the Bureau of
Indian Affairs to this affect at the appropriate time.
Project—The agreement discusses a project that would occur after the
land is approved for trust status. The project would include Stemmer
Ridge Road project as agreed to in the alignment paragraph. The SMSC
would build the project but plans for City utilities would follow the City
specifications. The City would also have an opportunity to review the bids
and inspect the installation of City utilities.
Cost—The SMSC would pay for the design, construction, and inspection of
the new roadway and utilities. Traffic control elements such as the
medians and roundabout are also paid for by the SMSC. The City would
only be responsible for the pipe material cost of the City sanitary sewer and
watermain based upon bids received by the SMSC.
Repair and Maintenance—Roles and responsibilities regarding
maintenance of the streets and utilities are outlined in the agreement. The
SMSC is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the roadway. The
City is responsible for maintaining the sewer and water system.
Timeframe—A project completion date is set within the agreement to be 12
months after the date that the property is placed into trust. It is expected
that the BIA will act upon the trust application within 8 months of its
submission although the agreement provides that if the BIA has not acted
on the application by March 30, 2016 the city may terminate the
agreement.
Annexation Area—This section of the agreement discourages future
SMSC purchase of land within the annexation area and requires
consultation in advance if such action is contemplated.
Rights of the Public—Stemmer Ridge Road must be open to the public for
use. A paragraph discusses the intent to place the roadway on the Indian
Reservation Road Inventory. This effectively makes the roadway open to
the public.
Other Items—Other items within the agreement include: data practices,
signage, acts and omissions, limitation of remedies, assignment,
severability, waiver, governing law, authorization, non-impairment,
representations and warranties regarding impairment, dispute resolution,
non-waiver of immunity, notices, signing of the agreement, integration, and
recitals.
City and SMSC staff discussed various modifications to the agreement
which were identified at the work session. The attached document is
largely the document that the city council reviewed at its last work session.
The Exhibits have not yet been prepared and attached so those pages
have not been included in this package. Please refer to the attached
agreement for specific details.
Conclusion
Considering that the SMSC has purchased the property, City Staff
recommends that the City enter into the agreement with the SMSC.
ISSUES: The SMSC has purchased the 95 acre Menden property. The acquisition is
confirmed by the Scott County GIS website. The property is presently zoned
agricultural and the vast majority is in "Green Acres". Green Acres is a
program that reduces the overall taxes on parcels within the program. The
annual property taxes paid to the city at this time for the 95 acre Menden
parcels is $1944.00. Staff estimates that since the other 70 acres are
similarly situated that the total annual taxes paid to the city would be
approximately$3500.00 for the 165 acres.
Council members have asked a variety of questions regarding the valuation,
taxes, and development fees if the land remained in private ownership.
Assuming that the 165 acres were developed as residential property
primarily with a density of 3 units per acre (which is more than our average
density) and reserving 10 acres for commercial along County Road 82, the
annual city portion of the taxes generated are estimated at $334,000 or
about$1190 per household (assuming 281 households). If the property were
in private ownership, these taxes would be required to pay for ongoing city
services to this subdivision for the following estimated infrastructure
additions: 0.70 miles of collector streets, 3 miles of neighborhood streets,
1.5 miles of sidewalks, 2 miles of trail, one neighborhood park and various
stormwater ponds, pipes and accessory structures..
The development fees the City would receive if the land were in private
ownership is estimated at $3 Million. These fees are placed into City trunk
funds to finance the infrastructure for which they were collected (Streets,
Sewer, Water, Parks, Storm Water, Etc.). If the land were in private
ownership the City would also owe oversizing charges to the private
developer for street, sewer, water, and stormwater facilities which serve
more than the immediate neighborhood.
It is estimated that the trunk fees that would be owed to the developer
amount to $250,000 plus $1,349,000 as shown below under a City project.
The remaining amounts stay in the trunk funds to help build the remainder
of the city systems. . Considering oversizing and trunk fees, the City would
net about $1.4 Million more than would be contributed by the various trunk
funds to this project. These fees replenish the trunk funds that have been
used to build trunk improvements that were intended to serve this and other
areas. Future trunk fund expenditures would facilitate trunk improvements
in other areas of the City such as the annexation area.
It is estimated that the total project cost including road, sewer, water,
amenities and traffic calming is $4.985 million whether the City or SMSC
builds the project. Using the special assessment approach, about
$3,636,000 of the project will be assessed to the benefiting properties in this
area. If the SMSC owned the property in fee status, they could be assessed
as any other owner, provided the City can prove benefit for all four systems:
street, sewer, water and storm water. The city would contribute $299,000
from sewer trunk, $479,000 in water trunk and$652,000 in street oversizing.
On the other hand, the agreement with the SMSC would require City sewer
and water trunk contributions of an estimated $778,000. The SMSC would
pay $4,183,000. The SMSC will be solely responsible for ongoing
maintenance costs of the street in perpetuity except for the City sewer and
water pipes.
The City Council has asked that the following additional questions be
addressed.
Q: What is the likely outcome if the city opposes the trust
application?
A: While the answer is uncertain, our experience has been that
municipal opposition alone has only delayed but not
defeated a trust request. The most recent example
occurred when Scott County, Shakopee and Prior Lake*
(*for a time) opposed a trust application for 745 acres of in
Shakopee and 110 acres of land in Prior Lake.
After in excess of$1 Million in legal and other related fees
according Scott County Administrator, Gary Shelton, more
than one trip to Washington D.C. and almost ten years
delay, the request was granted.
Here the situation is different. The trust request is on 165
acres solely within the City of Prior Lake and the City would
be out of developable land well before the ten year period
were over so delay is not a strategy we would want to
pursue. Moreover, the BIA utilizes seven criteria for
evaluating a trust request. Only one of the criteria is "impact
upon the adjacent municipality" which is weighed the same
as the other six.
The SMSC indicates that there are 60 community members
who desire homesteads right now. Last year they completed
an actuarial analysis which confirmed future need for
residential property. If the BIA were to engage in approving
part of the application, our expectation is the residential
portion would be approved because of the present need
notwithstanding other properties which may be available.
Q: Would opposing the application delay the city's ability to get
the sewer connection built?
A: Yes. The SMSC will not develop the property until the land
is placed in trust. The 429 process would need to continue
with this scenario beginning with condemnation of the land.
The city attorney has indicated that the city would not be
eligible to use "Quick Take" Condemnation as this time as
we have no immediate need owing to the current status of
the project since plans and specifications are not prepared
nor do we have bids..
Q: What would happen in a worst case scenario where the land
goes into trust even with our opposition and the city has no
agreement or easement?
A: If this happens, the City would need to find an alternative
alignment to develop the annexation area. An alternate
alignment for sewer/water could follow CSAH 82 to CSAH
17 south to CSAH 12. It is estimated that the cost of that
route would be $7.5 to $9 Million, much of which would be
borne by the City with some special assessments. In
addition to these costs, $1.2 Million of investment in
infrastructure on CSAH 12 and existing Stemmer Ridge
Road would be wasted. Because of this risk, it is
recommended that the City continue to follow the 429
process together with this agreement as a fall back in the
event of some unforeseen scenario.
Over time, the City has been the recipient of an annual gift
amount of$400,000. The SMSC has also donated to
numerous City projects(some examples include ballfield
lights for Ryan Park, skate park, ATV, training, SCBA Gear,
ATD units, amphitheater, Dakotah Ice Rink, park trails, etc.).
This list is by no means complete. Opposing a trust
application could undermine future contributions. It could
also undermine our ability to work toward larger agreements
like a second water agreement. All of this is speculation but
the city council has requested this information.
If the City apposed the trust application and proceeded with
a City project, the following outcomes could happen:
1. The SMSC could appeal the special assessments.
2. The SMSC could delay the project construction and
requiring the city to use the eminent domain process.
3. The trust application could be processed by the BIA
regardless of the City's objection.
Q: Should eminent domain be started?
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A: Eminent domain may be started in conjunction with a 429
City project. This process takes roughly 7 months as time is
needed to prepare title work, good faith offers, etc. A
negotiated offer have to be tendered prior to starting a 90
day eminent domain process, but if an eminent domain
process is necessary it could undermine our relationship
with the SMSC. It could also be viewed as contrary if the
City Council's previous practice of avoiding eminent domain
where ever possible.
It appears only a matter of time that this SMSC property would be placed
into trust status. The history of SMSC land purchase shows that the SMSC
does not sell property back to others.
The City could continue to follow the 429 process and assess the SMSC for
the installation of Stemmer Ridge Road, however the agreement appears to
be the most efficient and effective manner to install the improvements for the
following reasons:
1. Most cost effective for the City as it provides savings to the trunk fund
expenditures as shown in the funding table below
2. Provides for another partnership opportunity with the SMSC
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3. Elimination of assessment challenge risk
4. Elimination of property acquisition process
5. Provides disincentive for further purchase within the annexation area
by preparing the land for urban development.
6. Eliminates need for City oversight of a lengthy 429 process.
FINANCIAL The preliminary cost estimate for the four alternatives range from
IMPACT: $4,733,000 to$4,985,000 with the traffic calming features. The funding
table below shows how the largest cost alternative could be financed by
either a City"429" project or the agreement with the SMSC.
PROJECTCITY PROJECT
W/TRAFFIC VV/TRAFFIC
CALMING CALMING
Trunk Sewer Fund $286,000 $299,000
,Trunk'
Street Oversize Fund $652,000
Total 186,000 $4,986,000
Each of these estimates include an estimated $210,000 in right of way.
Since the SMSC already own the property, this estimated right of way cost
could be deducted from the project total for the SMSC project.
The added traffic calming costs increase the street oversizing contribution
from $277,460 to$652,000 for a City project. Due to the design speed
changes, additional length was added to the street and corresponding
utilities. New data on pipe material costs have increased the overall sewer
and water pricing.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. A motion and a second to approve a cooperative agreement between
the City of Prior Lake and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community for the construction and maintenance of the extension of
Stemmer Ridge Road to CSAH 82/154t' Street.
2. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
3. Table this item until some date in the future.
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MOTION:
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SHAKOPEE
MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY FOR THE STEMMER RIDGE ROAD PROJECT
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, Stemmer Ridge Road is shown in the City's Comprehensive Plan for connection between
CSAH 82 and CSAH 12; and
WHEREAS, The City began a process to complete a City project to complete the Stemmer Ridge Road
Project and utilities; and
WHEREAS, The SMSC has purchased property along the Stemmer Ridge Road route and also desires to
complete the project; and
WHEREAS, The City is authorized to enter into contracts pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter§
412.221; and
WHEREAS, The Parties desire to enter into an Agreement to complete the Stemmer Ridge Road Project.
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 City Council hereby approves a Cooperative Agreement with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community dated December 22, 2014 for the Stemmer Ridge Road Project and authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to execute the same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OF DECEMBER 2014.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Soukup
Aye ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Nay ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Absent ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Abstain ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Frank Boyles,City Manager
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND THE SHAKOPEE
MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXTENSION OF STEMMER RIDGE ROAD
TO CSAH 82/154M STREET
THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into
this day of , 2014, by and between the CITY OF PRIOR
LAKE, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") and the SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON
SIOUX COMMUNITY,a federally recognized Indian Tribe("SMSC").
RECITALS
A. The SMSC is the owner in fee simple of real property located within the City of
Prior Lake as depicted on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and legally described as shown on Exhibit
B(the"Property"):
[insert legal description]
B. The SMSC will apply to the United States government to place the Property in
trust status pursuant to 25 C.F.R. § 151.1 et seq. (the "Trust Application") for use as residential
parcels for SMSC Members;
C. The City has existing sanitary sewer lines that extend to the northern portion of the
Property and to the south of the property along Stemmer Ridge Road;
D. Approximately 2400 acres of land that lie to the southwest in an annexation area
agreed to by Spring Lake Township such land being south of 160th Street, east of County Road
79,north of 190th Street and west of CSAH 17 (hereinafter referred to as the"Annexation Area")
that requires municipal services for development;
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E. The parties agree to cooperate in the construction and maintenance of an
extension of Stemmer Ridge Road from where it currently terminates south of the Property,
across the Property to connect with County State Aid Highway ("CSAH") 82, also known as
154th Street, said roadway to provide access to the future SMSC residential parcels, and the
construction of City water, and sanitary sewer which collectively are referred to as "Utilities")
across the Property to allow the City to provide water and sanitary sewer service to the
Annexation Area and the construction of initial phases by the SMSC of a residential subdivision
including street and storm sewer(the"Project");
F. The parties desire to enter into this Agreement to establish their respective duties and
obligations for the funding,construction,and maintenance of the above-described Project;
G. The City will support and endorse the Tribe's Trust Application, while
acknowledging this type of an agreement is not a prerequisite to having the Property taken into trust
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status and that this agreement does not establish a precedent upon which the City can rely in relation
to any future SMSC fee to trust application and similarly neither can the SMSC rely on the City's
support and endorsement for future actions of any type;and
H. The City is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
§ 471.59. The SMSC has a current and rapidly growing demand for residential parcels and will
require the planned residential units by the end of 2019 to meet this demand. The costs for these
improvements are included in the SMSC five year CIP. Notwithstanding this need and planned
expense the obligations to construct is conditioned upon the SMSC legislative body approving
the necessary funds for the project. The City has expended significant funds constructing
infrastructure in reliance on development of the Annexation Area. Notwithstanding this need
and previous expenditure, the City's obligations herein are conditioned upon its City Council
approving necessary funding for the Project.
J. For purposes of this Agreement Force Majeure shall have the following meaning:
Force majeure means a condition beyond the reasonable control of the SMSC or the
City and which either could not, by reasonable diligence, have avoided. Such conditions include
natural disaster, fire, accidents, actions or decrees of governmental bodies, acts of God, wars
(declared and undeclared), acts of terrorism,riots, embargoes,civil insurrection,and other events
of force majeure, but shall not include a lack of funds or insufficiency of resources caused by
lack of funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants the parties agree as
follows:
1. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall become effective on the date set forth
above.
2. ALIGNMENT. Both the SMSC and the City of Prior Lake agree to concept for the
north / south road as shown in Exhibit C. It is understood that while this concept shows a
general alignment, final design may adjust this alignment due to topography, wetland, or land
use considerations. Notwithstanding, the street improvements shall include traffic calming
design features such as a roundabout at the park entrance road, medians, minimum lane widths,
street lights,a trail and sidewalk system and a design speed of 35 MPH.
3. UTILITY EASEMENT. At the time the City submits the Endorsement Letter as
provided for in Paragraph 4, SMSC shall grant to the City an easement over the Property and
within the right-of-way of the planned location of Stemmer Ridge Road for water and sewer
purposes (the "Utility Easement"). The Easement shall grant the City the right to enter upon the
Property for the purpose of repairing and maintaining utilities located in the Utility Easement and
shall also include a duty to repair and restore any SMSC utility or roadway impacted by the
repair. The City may begin to utilize this Utility Easement on the earlier of the date the land is
taken into trust or upon completion of construction of the Utilities by the SMSC. After SMSC's
construction of the Utilities is complete, the City Manager shall present to the City Council a
resolution to vacate any portion of the easement area not necessary for the operation,
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maintenance, or repair of the utilities. The City shall be responsible for all costs associated with
the operation,repair, and maintenance of the Utilities.
4. TRUST APPLICATION. The SMSC shall submit the Trust Application to the United
States government within sixty (60) days of the date of this Agreement. The land use for the
Trust Application for the Property is residential use, except for that property which is within one
thousand(1000)feet of CSAH 82/154' Street. The City shall submit a letter to the United States
government endorsing the Trust Application (the "Endorsement Letter"). Said letter shall be in
the form attached as Exhibit D to this Agreement, and shall be submitted by the City with-in the
authorized comment period for the Trust Application. If the City fails to submit the
Endorsement Letter as required herein, the SMSC shall have the right to immediately terminate
this Agreement. The SMSC shall provide notice to the City within three (3) business days of its
receipt of a decision from the United States government on the Trust Application.
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The Project shall consist of the design and construction of
a right-of-way across the Property to provide access to future SMSC residential subdivisions,the
extension of Stemmer Ridge Road to CSAH 82/154' Street, the construction of water and sewer
utilities within the right-of-way of the extension of Stemmer Ridge Road and the initial phases of
construction of the SMSC residential subdivision, all as depicted on the attached Exhibit E,
incorporated herein.
6. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. SMSC shall have plans and specifications prepared
for the Project. The sewer and water plans shall meet the City's Public Works Design Manual
and SMSC plans for the storm sewer and ponds shall meet the requirements of the SMSC's
Design Manual. The street improvements shall meet MnDOT State Aid requirements. The plans
and specifications shall be subject to City approval as set forth below.
7. COST. SMSC shall be responsible for the full cost of the design, construction and
materials for the Project, including but not limited to street, curb and gutter, valves, manhole
covers, catch basins, and hydrants, except the material cost of the sanitary sewer pipe and water
pipe only which the City shall pay for by reimbursement to the SMSC as provided for herein.
The SMSC shall be responsible for the full cost of traffic safety improvements associated with
the street work including but not limited to medians and roundabouts.
8. BIDDING AND CONTRACT. SMSC shall obtain bids for construction of the Project.
The water and sanitary sewer pipe materials for the Utilities, to be paid for by the City, shall be
itemized as a line item on the bid. Labor for installation of the Utilities shall be itemized as a
separate line item. Once received, the bids shall be reviewed by both parties. The SMSC shall
award the construction contract to the approved bidder, provided howeverthe pipe material bid
and the award of the construction contract shall be subject to the City Council approval as set
forth in Paragraph 9 hereof. Upon completion of installation of the Utilities the SMSC shall
invoice the City for the pipe material cost. The City shall pay the invoice within thirty (30)
calendar days. The SMSC shall supervise construction and administer the contract and shall be
the paying agent for all payments due to the contractor and any other individual or entity hired in
relation to the construction of the Project.
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9. CITY APPROVAL. Prior to the award of the contract by the SMSC the City Council
shall have the opportunity to review and approve the construction bids relative to the pipe
material costs. The SMSC shall submit documents suitable for determining the pipe material
costs to the City for approval prior to execution of the documents or performance of any related
work. The City Council shall review the submission and shall provide to SMSC written approval
or objection within forty-five (45) days of the City's receipt of the document(s). If the City
Council objects, SMSC and the City shall use best efforts to achieve a mutually agreeable
resolution on the pipe material cost. The approval of the bid, award of the bid, and execution of
the construction contract shall not occur until the City and SMSC achieve a resolution acceptable
to both parties.
10. COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. Construction of the Utilities portion of the
Project shall be completed within twelve (12) months of the date that SMSC receives notice that
the federal government has accepted the Property in Trust status. If the Property has not been
accepted into Trust by March 30, 2016 the City may upon written notice to the SMSC cancel this
agreement. Upon cancellation neither party shall have any obligations hereunder to the other.
Cancellation of the Agreement shall not terminate the easement granted to the City under
Paragraph 3 hereof.
11.REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. After construction is complete, SMSC shall be
responsible for the repair and maintenance of the portion of Stemmer Ridge Road lying within
the Trust Property. The SMSC shall be responsible for,and bear the full cost of,restoring any
impacted City infrastructure to an"as was or better"condition subject to inspection and
acceptance by the City.
12.The City shall be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all portions of Stemmer
Ridge Road not located within the Trust Property. The City shall be responsible for maintenance
and repair of the City watermain and sanitary sewer pipe. The SMSC hereby grants the City
permission to manage traffic on Stemmer Ridge Road across the Trust Property for purposes of
maintenance and repair of the utilities, except that any temporary closure shall maintain resident
and emergency vehicle access to the Community residential subdivision served by the roadway
except in the event of a Force Majeure. The City shall be responsible for, and bear the full cost
of, restoring any impacted SMSC utilities or infrastructure to an "as was or better" condition
subject to inspection and acceptance by the SMSC.
13.INSPECTION. During construction of the Project, the City shall be responsible for
inspecting the City sewer and water systems by either City staff or an outside consultant
representing the City. The SMSC shall be responsible for inspecting the street improvements
and other utilities serving the SMSC.
14. SIGNAGE. The City shall have the non-exclusive right to install signage within the
right-of-way of Stemmer Ridge Road consistent with typical road signage that exists throughout
the City, including but not limited to directional signage to Spring Lake Regional Park and the
City Park.
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15.ANNEXATION AREA. The granting of the easement and installation of the City water
and sewer utilities allows the City to serve the development of the approximately 2400 acre
annexation area agreed to by Spring Lake Township(the"Annexation Area"). It is not the intent
of the SMSC to purchase land within the Annexation Area and if any such purchase is
contemplated,the SMSC shall consult with the City prior to the purchase. The SMSC will
negotiate in good faith with the City on any impacts that any SMSC land purchase may have
with respect to the trunk sewer and water system.
16.RIGHTS OF PUBLIC. The SMSC shall use its best efforts to have the portion of the
constructed roadway lying on Trust Property listed on the Indian Reservation Roads Inventory
maintained by the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs which has
the effect of making the roadway a public roadway. Until such listing is made,the SMSC grants
to the City, on behalf of the public, the right to use the portion of Stemmer Ridge Road on the
Trust Property. The SMSC may close Stemmer Ridge Road for such temporary periods of time
that are necessary for repair and maintenance of the road and for emergencies except that any
such closure shall maintain resident and emergency vehicle access to City residential
subdivisions except in the event of a Force Majeure.
17.FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE. The SMSC agrees to work with the City for the
future siting of water supply infrastructure and an integrated water supply system.
18.ACTS AND OMISSIONS. Each party shall be is responsible for its own acts and
omissions and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law. Nothing in this Agreement
constitutes a waiver by the City of any statutory or common law, defenses, immunities, or limits
on liability. In no event shall the obligations of the City for a tort claim exceed the amount that
the City would be obligated to pay under the provisions and limitations of Minn. Stat. Chap 466.
In no event shall the obligations of the SMSC for a tort claim exceed the amount the SMSC
would be obligated to pay under the provision and limitations of the SMSC Tort Claims
Ordinance.
19. DATA PRACTICES. All data created, collected, received, maintained or disseminated
by the City for any purpose in the course of this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, any other applicable state statute, or any
state rules adopted to implement the act, as well as federal regulations on data privacy. The
SMSC asserts that it is not subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. To the
extent it is decided by a court of competent jurisdiction that the SMSC is subject to the
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,it shall comply with the Act.
20.LIMITATION OF REMEDIES. In the event of a breach of the Agreement, neither
party shall be entitled to recover punitive, special or consequential damages or damages for loss
of business.
21.ASSIGNMENT. Neither party shall assign this Agreement, nor any interest arising
herein,without the prior written consent of the other party.
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22.SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any portion
hereof is, for any reason, held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such
decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
23.WAIVER No action nor failure to act by the City or the SMSC shall constitute a waiver
of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Agreement, nor shall any such action or
failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may
be specifically agreed in writing.
24. GOVERNING LAW. When Tribal or Federal law does not apply, this Agreement is
governed by and must be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota
without regard to Minnesota's conflict-of-law provisions.
25.AUTHORIZATION. This Agreement and all of its terms have been authorized and
approved by the SMSC's Business Council Resolution No. , adopted the day of
2014, attached hereto as Exhibit F. This Agreement and all of its terms have
been authorized and approved by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake by Resolution
adopted the day of ,2014,attached hereto as Exhibit G.
26.NON-IMPAIRMENT. SMSC's Business Council will not initiate enactment of any
law, ordinance, rule, or regulation that would impair the obligations of the SMSC under this
Agreement.
27.REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING IMPAIRMENT. The
Business Council represents and warrants that it will not initiate any action to impair this
Agreement, including an action to rescind this Agreement or any waiver contained herein except
where the Business Council is acting on behalf of the SMSC as the non-breaching party in a
breach of this Agreement.
28.DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may meet if agreed to by both to attempt to
negotiate an amicable resolution of any dispute arising from this Agreement.
29.NON-WAIVEROF IMMUNITY. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute a waiver
of the SMSC's sovereign immunity to suit.
30.NOTICES. Notices to be given under this Agreement shall be given by enclosing the
same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid and deposited in same in the U.S. Postal Service,
addressed to the parties as listed below:
City of Prior Lake Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Attn: City Engineer Attn: William Rudnicki
4646 Dakota Ave SE 2330 Sioux Trail SW
Prior Lake,MN 55372 Prior Lake,MN 55376
31. SIGNING OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and on
different dates by each party without affecting the validity thereof.
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32. INTEGRATION. The entire and integrated agreement of the parties contained in this
Agreement shall supersede all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements between the
parties regarding the subject matter hereof,whether written or oral.
33.RECITALS. The recitals set forth in paragraphs A through H are incorporated herein
and made a part hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed as of the day and year
first above written.
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank. Signature Pages Follow.]
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
BY:
Kenneth L. Hedberg,Mayor
BY:
Frank Boyles, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 2014,by Kenneth L. Hedberg and Frank Boyles,the Mayor and City Manager,
respectively,of the City of Prior Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council.
Notary Public
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
By:
Its:
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2014,by and ,the
and ,respectively, of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community,a federally recognized Indian Tribe,on behalf of the tribe and pursuant to the
authority granted by its
Notary Public
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Minneapolis,MN 55402
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January 12, 2015
City Council Agenda Packet
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 12, 2015
AGENDA#: 10A
PREPARED BY: LARRY POPPLER, CITY ENGINEERIINSPECTIONS DIRECTOR
FRANK BOYLES,CITY MANAGER
PRESENTED BY: LARRY POPPLER
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND THE SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON
SIOUX COMMUNITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE EXTENSION OF STEMMER RIDGE ROAD TO CSAH 821154TH
STREET
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The Stemmer Ridge Road Project has been initiated by the City Council for
public improvement under Minnesota State Statutes Chapter 429 (Special
Assessment). During the public improvement process, the Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux Community(SMSC)has purchased significant property
within the project area. This agenda item reviews an agreement whereby the
SMSC and City work together to facilitate the design, construction,
inspection and maintenance of Stemmer Ridge Road and sewer and water
utilities to serve the annexation area.
At their December 22, 2014 meeting the city council deferred consideration
of this agenda item due to time constraints and directed that the item be
placed upon this agenda. Earlier this evening this topic was discussed at the
city council work session. Depending upon the outcome of that discussion
the city council could remove this item from this agenda for future
consideration or take whatever other action they deem appropriate.
This is the same report the city council received for the December 22
meeting although a few updates were made for clarification purposes. The
Draft SMSC Agreement is the same one included with the December 22
report.
History
Since 2005, Stemmer Ridge Road and the sewer and water beneath the
roadway has been contemplated in the City's Comprehensive Plan
document. In anticipation of this project, part of the 2013 County State Aid
Highway 12 Project installed the structural components of the lift station that
will serve the future annexation areas. The project also installed trunk
forcemain that will connect to existing forcemain already installed with the
previous phase of County State Aid Highway 12 construction.This forcemain
currently extends north to the end of existing Stemmer Ridge Road. In order
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to serve the future annexation areas, Stemmer Ridge Road must extend
from where it currently terminates north to County State Aid Highway 82.
Trunk utilities were installed as part of the County State Aid Highway 82 in
2007 in anticipation of future need.These improvements combined cost over
$4.2 Million. The Stemmer Ridge Road project would be the final link for
utilities to serve the approximately 2400 acre annexation area. Recognizing
this fact, the City Council placed the Stemmer Ridge Road project in the
Capital Improvement Program for design in 2014 and construction in 2015.
On October 7, 2013,the City Council initiated the public improvement project
process to complete Stemmer Ridge Road and corresponding utilities.
Earlier this evening a Public Hearing was held to receive public testimony
regarding the project.
Since starting the public improvement process, the SMSC has purchased
the Menden family parcels. These parcels encompass 95 acres of land and
adds to the 70 acres already owned by the SMSC within this area. The
proposed Stemmer Ridge Road route navigates through the former Menden
family parcels.
Current Circumstances
Considering the SMSC land holdings and SMSC's desire to develop the
property for primarily residential purposes, the City and SMSC have been
working on an agreement for the construction of Stemmer Ridge Road and
utilities. The agreement includes the following items:
Alignment — The SMSC and the City would agree on a general alignment
concept understanding that topography, drainage, wetlands, or land
development may adjust the alignment.
Utility Easement — An easement for the utilities and roadway would be
recorded against the property in advance of the property going into trust
status at the time the city submits a letter supporting the trust application.
Once the improvements are completed, the City would return unneeded
easements to the SMSC.
Land Use — The agreement confirms residential use of the property other
than a small area of potential commercial use within 1000 feet of CSAH 82.
Trust—The agreement confirms that the City will support the trust application
for these 95 acres of property plus the present 70 acres owned by the SMSC
in the immediate area by sending a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to
this affect at the appropriate time.
Project—The agreement discusses a project that would occur after the land
is approved for trust status. The project would include Stemmer Ridge Road
project as agreed to in the alignment paragraph. The SMSC would build the
project but plans for City utilities would follow the City specifications. The
City would also have an opportunity to review the bids and inspect the
installation of City utilities.
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Cost—The SMSC would pay for the design, construction, and inspection of
the new roadway and utilities. Traffic control elements such as the medians
and roundabout are also paid for by the SMSC. The City would only be
responsible for the pipe material cost of the City sanitary sewer and
watermain based upon bids received by the SMSC.
Repair and Maintenance—Roles and responsibilities regarding maintenance
of the streets and utilities are outlined in the agreement. The SMSC is
responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the roadway. The City is
responsible for maintaining the sewer and water system.
Timeframe—A project completion date is set within the agreement to be 12
months after the date that the property is placed into trust. It is expected that
the BIA will act upon the trust application within 8 months of its submission
although the agreement provides that if the BIA has not acted on the
application by March 30, 2016 the city may terminate the agreement.
Annexation Area—This section of the agreement discourages future SMSC
purchase of land within the annexation area and requires consultation in
advance if such action is contemplated.
Ri-ghts of the Public— Stemmer Ridge Road must be open to the public for
use. A paragraph discusses the intent to place the roadway on the Indian
Reservation Road Inventory. This effectively makes the roadway open to the
public.
Other Items — Other items within the agreement include: data practices,
signage, acts and omissions, limitation of remedies, assignment,
severability, waiver, governing law, authorization, non-impairment,
representations and warranties regarding impairment, dispute resolution,
non-waiver of immunity, notices, signing of the agreement, integration, and
recitals.
City and SMSC staff discussed various modifications to the agreement which
were identified at the work session. The attached document is largely the
document that the city council reviewed in a recent work session. The
Exhibits have not yet been prepared and attached so those pages have not
been included in this package. Please refer to the attached agreement for
specific details.
Conclusion
Considering that the SMSC has purchased the property, City Staff
recommends that the City enter into the agreement with the SMSC.
ISSUES: The SMSC has purchased the 95 acre Menden property. The acquisition is
confirmed by the Scott County GIS website.The property is presently zoned
agricultural and the vast majority was in "Green Acres". Green Acres is a
program that reduces the overall taxes on parcels within the program. The
annual property taxes paid to the city for the 95 acre Menden parcels was
$1,944.00. Staff estimates that since the other 70 acres are similarly situated
that the total annual taxes paid to the city would be approximately$3,500.00
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for the 165 acres. The Menden property was recently taken out of the Green
Acres program and the City received a Green Acres tax distribution of
$9,469.
Council members have asked a variety of questions regarding the valuation,
taxes, and development fees if the land remained in private ownership.
Assuming that the 165 acres were developed as residential property
primarily with a density of 3 units per acre (which is more than our average
density) and reserving 10 acres for commercial along County Road 82, the
annual city portion of the taxes generated are estimated at $334,000 or
about $1,190 per household (assuming 281 households). If the property
were in private ownership, these taxes would be required to pay for ongoing
city services to this subdivision for the following estimated infrastructure
additions: 0.70 miles of collector streets, 3 miles of neighborhood streets,
1.5 miles of sidewalks, 2 miles of trail, one neighborhood park and various
stormwater ponds, pipes and accessory structures.
The development fees the City would receive if the land were in private
ownership is estimated at$3 Million.These fees are placed into specific City
Funds to finance the infrastructure for which they were collected (Streets,
Sewer, Water, Parks, Storm Water, Etc.). If the land were in private
ownership the City would also owe oversizing charges to the private
developer for street, sewer, water, and stormwater facilities which serve
more than the immediate neighborhood.
It is estimated that the trunk and oversizing payment that would be owed to
the developer would amount to $250,000 for a lift station that would be
required plus $1,349,000 for oversizing the sewer, water and streets as
shown below under a City project scenario. The remaining amounts stay in
the specific Funds to help build the remainder of the City systems. The City
would net about$1.4 Million more than would be contributed to this project.
These fees replenish the Funds that have been used to build infrastructure
improvements that were intended to serve this and other areas. Future
Trunk Fund and Street Oversizing Fund expenditures would facilitate
infrastructure improvements in other areas of the City such as the
annexation area.
Estimated Development Fees $3,000,000
Less: Payment to Developer
Lift Station $ 250,000
Oversizing Sewer,Water, Street $1,349,000
Net $1,401,000
It should be noted that the City will be updating its rate studies to determine
the impact that development over the past 10 years has had on the Trunk
Fund, Street Oversizing Fund, etc. For example, certain assumptions about
development density, amount of developable land, etc were used when the
study is conducted. Over time, there will be variances to those assumptions
which can impact the amount of fees collected and the use of the funds for
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projects, thus impacting the remaining balance of the Funds for future
projects.
It is estimated that the total project cost including road, sewer, water,
amenities and traffic calming is $4.985 million whether the City or SMSC
builds the project. Using the special assessment approach, about
$3,636,000 of the project will be assessed to the benefiting properties in this
area. If the SMSC owned the property in fee status,they could be assessed
as any other owner, provided the City can prove benefit for all four systems:
street, sewer, water and storm water. The City would contribute $299,000
from sewer trunk, $479,000 in water trunk and $652,000 in street oversizing
(totaling $1,349,000).
On the other hand, the agreement with the SMSC would require City sewer
and water trunk contributions of an estimated $778,000. The SMSC would
pay $4,183,000. The SMSC will be solely responsible for ongoing
maintenance costs of the street in perpetuity except for the City sewer and
water pipes.
Estimated Development Fees $0
Less: Payment to SMSC
Oversizing Sewer,Water, Street $778,000
Net $778,000
The City Council has asked that the following additional questions:
Q: What is the likely outcome if the city opposes the trust
application?
A: While the answer is uncertain, our experience has been that
municipal opposition alone has only delayed but not defeated a
trust request. The most recent example occurred when Scott
County, Shakopee and Prior Lake* ("for a time)opposed a trust
application for 745 acres of in Shakopee and 110 acres of land
in Prior Lake.
After in excess of $1 Million in legal and other related fees
according Scott County Administrator, Gary Shelton, more than
one trip to Washington D.C. and almost ten years delay, the
request was granted.
Here the situation is different. The trust request is on 165 acres
solely within the City of Prior Lake and the City would be out of
developable land well before the ten year period were over so
delay is not a strategy we would want to pursue. Moreover, the
BIA utilizes seven criteria for evaluating a trust request. Only
one of the criteria is "impact upon the adjacent municipality"
which is weighed the same as the other six.
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The SMSC indicates that there are 60 community members who
desire homesteads right now. Last year they completed an
actuarial analysis which confirmed future need for residential
property. If the BIA were to engage in approving part of the
application, our expectation is the residential portion would be
approved because of the present need notwithstanding other
properties which may be available.
Q: Would opposing the application delay the city's ability to get the
sewer connection built?
A: Yes. The SMSC will not develop the property until the land is
placed in trust. The 429 process would need to continue with
this scenario beginning with condemnation of the land. The city
attorney has indicated that the city would not be eligible to use
"Quick Take" Condemnation as this time as we have no
immediate need owing to the current status of the project since
plans and specifications are not prepared nor do we have bids.
Q: What would happen in a worst case scenario where the land
goes into trust even with our opposition and the city has no
agreement or easement?
A: If this happens, the City would need to find an alternative
alignment to develop the annexation area. An alternate
alignment for sewer/water could follow CSAH 82 to CSAH 17
south to CSAH 12. It is estimated that the cost of that route
would be $7.5 to $9 Million, much of which would be borne by
the City with some special assessments. In addition to these
costs, $1.2 Million of investment in infrastructure on CSAH 12
and existing Stemmer Ridge Road would be wasted. Because
of this risk, it is recommended that the City continue to follow
the 429 process together with this agreement as a fall back in
the event of some unforeseen scenario.
Over time, the City has been the recipient of an annual gift
amount of$400,000.The SMSC has also donated to numerous
City projects (some examples include ball field lights for Ryan
Park, skate park, ATV, training, SCBA Gear, ATD units,
amphitheater, Dakotah Ice Rink, park trails, etc.). This list is by
no means complete. Opposing a trust application could
undermine future contributions. It could also undermine our
ability to work toward larger agreements like a second water
agreement. All of this is speculation but the city council has
requested this information.
If the City apposed the trust application and proceeded with a
City project, the following outcomes could happen:
1. The SMSC could appeal the special assessments.
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2. The SMSC could delay the project construction and
requiring the city to use the eminent domain process.
3. The trust application could be processed by the BIA
regardless of the City's objection.
Q: Should eminent domain be started?
A: Eminent domain may be started in conjunction with a 429 City
project. This process takes roughly 7 months as time is needed
to prepare title work, good faith offers, etc. A negotiated offer
have to be tendered prior to starting a 90 day eminent domain
process, but if an eminent domain process is necessary it could
undermine our relationship with the SMSC. It could also be
viewed as contrary if the City Council's previous practice of
avoiding eminent domain where ever possible.
It appears only a matter of time that this SMSC property would be placed
into trust status. The history of SMSC land purchase shows that the SMSC
does not sell property back to others.
The City could continue to follow the 429 process and assess the SMSC for
the installation of Stemmer Ridge Road, however the agreement appears to
be the most efficient and effective manner to install the improvements for the
following reasons:
1. Most cost effective for the City as it provides savings to the trunk fund
expenditures as shown in the funding table below
2. Provides for another partnership opportunity with the SMSC
3. Elimination of assessment challenge risk
4. Elimination of property acquisition process
5. Provides disincentive for further purchase within the annexation area
by preparing the land for urban development.
6. Eliminates need for City oversight of a lengthy 429 process.
FINANCIAL The preliminary cost estimate for the project is $4,985,000 with the traffic
IMPACT: calming features. The funding table below shows how the costs could be
financed by either a City"429" project or the agreement with the SMSC.
PROJECTCITY PROJECT
TRAFFICVV/ TRAFFIC W/
CALMING CALMING
Trunk Sewer Fund $286,000 $299,000
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Total $4,985,000 $4,985,000
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Each of these estimates include an estimated $210,000 in right of way.
Since the SMSC already own the property, this estimated right of way cost
could be deducted from the project total for the SMSC project.
The added traffic calming costs increase the street oversizing contribution
from $277,460 to $652,000 for a City project. Due to the design speed
changes, additional length was added to the street and corresponding
utilities. New data on pipe material costs have increased the overall sewer
and water pricing.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. A motion and a second to approve a cooperative agreement between
the City of Prior Lake and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
for the construction and maintenance of the extension of Stemmer Ridge
Road to CSAH 82/154th Street.
2. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
3. Table this item until some date in the future.
RECOMMENDED A motion and a second for approval of Alternative# 1
MOTION:
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RESOLUTION 15•xxx
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
AND THE SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE EXTENSION OF STEMMER RIDGE ROAD TO CSAH 821154TH STREET
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, Stemmer Ridge Road is shown in the City's Comprehensive Plan for connection between CSAH
82 and CSAH 12; and
WHEREAS, The City began a process to complete a City project to complete the Stemmer Ridge Road
Project and utilities; and
WHEREAS, The SMSC has purchased property along the Stemmer Ridge Road route and also desires to
complete the project; and
WHEREAS, The City is authorized to enter into contracts pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter§412.221;
and
WHEREAS, The Parties desire to enter into an Agreement to complete the Stemmer Ridge Road Project.
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 City Council hereby approves a Cooperative Agreement with the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community dated January 12,2015 for the extension of Stemmer Ridge Road to CSAH 82/154th
Street and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute the same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF JANUARY, 2015.
VOTE Hedberg Keeney McGuire Morton Thompson
Aye ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Nay ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Absent ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Abstain ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Frank Boyles,City Manager
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND THE SHAKOPEE
MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXTENSION OF STEMMER RIDGE ROAD
TO CSAH 82/154 STREET
THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into
this day of , 2014, by and between the CITY OF PRIOR
LAKE, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") and the SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON
SIOUX COMMUNITY, a federally recognized Indian Tribe ("SMSC").
RECITALS
A. The SMSC is the owner in fee simple of real property located within the City of
Prior Lake as depicted on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and legally described as shown on Exhibit
B (the "Property"):
[insert legal description]
B. The SMSC will apply to the United States government to place the Property in
trust status pursuant to 25 C.F.R. § 151.1 et seq. (the "Trust Application") for use as residential
parcels for SMSC Members;
C. The City has existing sanitary sewer lines that extend to the northern portion of the
Property and to the south of the property along Stemmer Ridge Road;
D. Approximately 2400 acres of land that lie to the southwest in an annexation area
agreed to by Spring Lake Township such land being south of 160"' Street, east of County Road
79, north of 1901h Street and west of CSAH 17 (hereinafter referred to as the "Annexation Area")
that requires municipal services for development;
E. The parties agree to cooperate in the construction and maintenance of an
extension of Stemmer Ridge Road from where it currently terminates south of the Property,
across the Property to connect with County State Aid Highway ("CSAH") 82, also known as
154' Street, said roadway to provide access to the future SMSC residential parcels, and the
construction of City water, and sanitary sewer which collectively are referred to as "Utilities")
across the Property to allow the City to provide water and sanitary sewer service to the
Annexation Area and the construction of initial phases by the SMSC of a residential subdivision
including street and storm sewer(the"Project");
F. The parties desire to enter into this Agreement to establish their respective duties and
obligations for the funding,construction,and maintenance of the above-described Project;
G. The City will support and endorse the Tribe's Trust Application, while
acknowledging this type of an agreement is not a prerequisite to having the Property taken into trust
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status and that this agreement does not establish a precedent upon which the City can rely in relation
to any future SMSC fee to trust application and similarly neither can the SMSC rely on the City's
support and endorsement for future actions of any type; and
H. The City is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
§ 471.59. The SMSC has a current and rapidly growing demand for residential parcels and will
require the planned residential units by the end of 2019 to meet this demand. The costs for these
improvements are included in the SMSC five year CIP. Notwithstanding this need and planned
expense the obligations to construct is conditioned upon the SMSC legislative body approving
the necessary funds for the project. The City has expended significant funds constructing
infrastructure in reliance on development of the Annexation Area. Notwithstanding this need
and previous expenditure, the City's obligations herein are conditioned upon its City Council
approving necessary funding for the Project.
J. For purposes of this Agreement Force Majeure shall have the following meaning:
Force majeure means a condition beyond the reasonable control of the SMSC or the
City and which either could not,by reasonable diligence,have avoided. Such conditions include
natural disaster, fire, accidents, actions or decrees of governmental bodies, acts of God, wars
(declared and undeclared), acts of terrorism, riots, embargoes, civil insurrection, and other events
of force majeure, but shall not include a lack of funds or insufficiency of resources caused by
lack of funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants the parties agree as
follows:
1. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall become effective on the date set forth
above.
2. ALIGNMENT. Both the SMSC and the City of Prior Lake agree to concept �J[m1] for
the north / south road as shown in Exhibit C. It is understood that while this concept shows a
general alignment, final design may adjust this alignment due to topography, wetland, or land
use considerations. Notwithstanding, the street improvements shall include traffic calming
design features such as a roundabout at the park entrance road, medians, minimum lane widths,
street lights, a trail and sidewalk system and a design speed of 35 MPH.
3. UTILITY EASEMENT. At the time the City submits the Endorsement Letter as
provided for in Paragraph 4, SMSC shall grant to the City an easement over the Property and
within the right-of-way of the planned location of Stemmer Ridge Road for water and sewer
purposes (the "Utility Easement"). The Easement shall grant the City the right to enter upon the
Property for the purpose of repairing and maintaining utilities located in the Utility Easement and
shall also include a duty to repair and restore any SMSC utility or roadway impacted by the
repair. The City may begin to utilize this Utility Easement on the earlier of the date the land is
taken into trust or upon completion of construction of the Utilities by the SMSC. After SMSC's
construction of the Utilities is complete, the City Manager shall present to the City Council a
resolution to vacate any portion of the easement area not necessary for the operation,
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maintenance, or repair of the utilities. The City shall be responsible for all costs associated with
the operation, repair, and maintenance of the Utilities.
4. TRUST APPLICATION. The SMSC shall submit the Trust Application to the United
States government within sixty (60) days of the date of this Agreement. The land use for the
Trust Application for the Property is residential use, except for that property which is within one
thousand(1000) feet of CSAH 82/154' Street. The City shall submit a letter to the United States
government endorsing the Trust Application (the "Endorsement Letter"). Said letter shall be in
the form attached as Exhibit D to this Agreement, and shall be submitted by the City with-in the
authorized comment period for the Trust Application. If the City fails to submit the
Endorsement Letter as required herein, the SMSC shall have the right to immediately terminate
this Agreement. The SMSC shall provide notice to the City within three (3) business days of its
receipt of a decision from the United States government on the Trust Application.
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The Project shall consist of the design and construction of
a right-of-way across the Property to provide access to future SMSC residential subdivisions, the
extension of Stemmer Ridge Road to CSAH 82/154' Street, the construction of water and sewer
utilities within the right-of-way of the extension of Stemmer Ridge Road and the initial phases of
construction of the SMSC residential subdivision, all as depicted on the attached Exhibit E,
incorporated herein.
6. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. SMSC shall have plans and specifications prepared
for the Project. The sewer and water plans shall meet the City's Public Works Design Manual
and SMSC plans for the storm sewer and ponds shall meet the requirements of the SMSC's
Design Manual. The street improvements shall meet MnDOT State Aid requirements. The plans
and specifications shall be subject to City approval as set forth below.
7. COST. SMSC shall be responsible for the full cost of the design, construction and
materials for the Project, including but not limited to street, curb and gutter, valves, manhole
covers, catch basins, and hydrants, except the material cost of the sanitary sewer pipe and water
pipe only which the City shall pay for by reimbursement to the SMSC as provided for herein.
The SMSC shall be responsible for the full cost of traffic safety improvements associated with
the street work including but not limited to medians and roundabouts.
8. BIDDING AND CONTRACT. SMSC shall obtain bids for construction of the Project.
The water and sanitary sewer pipe materials for the Utilities, to be paid for by the City, shall be
itemized as a line item on the bid. Labor for installation of the Utilities shall be itemized as a
separate line item. Once received, the bids shall be reviewed by both parties. The SMSC shall
award the construction contract to the approved bidder, provided howeverthe pipe material bid
and the award of the construction contract shall be subject to the City Council approval as set
forth in Paragraph 9 hereof. Upon completion of installation of the Utilities the SMSC shall
invoice the City for the pipe material cost. The City shall pay the invoice within thirty (30)
calendar days. The SMSC shall supervise construction and administer the contract and shall be
the paying agent for all payments due to the contractor and any other individual or entity hired in
relation to the construction of the Project.
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9. CITY APPROVAL. Prior to the award of the contract by the SMSC the City Council
shall have the opportunity to review and approve the construction bids relative to the pipe
material costs. The SMSC shall submit documents suitable for determining the pipe material
costs to the City for approval prior to execution of the documents or performance of any related
work. The City Council shall review the submission and shall provide to SMSC written approval
or objection within forty-five (45) days of the City's receipt of the document(s). If the City
Council objects, SMSC and the City shall use best efforts to achieve a mutually agreeable
resolution on the pipe material cost. The approval of the bid, award of the bid, and execution of
the construction contract shall not occur until the City and SMSC achieve a resolution acceptable
to both parties.
10. COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. Construction of the Utilities portion of the
Project shall be completed within twelve (12) months of the date that SMSC receives notice that
the federal government has accepted the Property in Trust status. If the Property has not been
accepted into Trust by December�0151[iv2] the City may upon written notice to the SMSC cancel
this agreement. Upon cancellation neither party shall have any obligations hereunder to the
other. Cancellation of the Agreement shall not terminate the easement granted to the City under
Paragraph 3 hereo4ID3].
11. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. After construction is complete, SMSC shall be
responsible for the repair and maintenance of the portion of Stemmer Ridge Road lying within
the Trust Property. The SMSC shall be responsible for, and bear the full cost of, restoring any
impacted City infrastructure to an"as was or better"condition subject to inspection and
acceptance by the City.
12. The City shall be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all portions of Stemmer
Ridge Road not located within the Trust Property. The City shall be responsible for maintenance
and repair of the City watermain and sanitary sewer pipe. The SMSC hereby grants the City
permission to manage traffic on Stemmer Ridge Road across the Trust Property for purposes of
maintenance and repair of the utilities, except that any temporary closure shall maintain resident
and emergency vehicle access to the Community residential subdivision served by the roadway
except in the event of a Force Majeure. The City shall be responsible for, and bear the full cost
of, restoring any impacted SMSC utilities or infrastructure to an "as was or better" condition
subject to inspection and acceptance by the SMSC.
13. INSPECTION. During construction of the Project, the City shall be responsible for
inspecting the City sewer and water systems by either City staff or an outside consultant
representing the City. The SMSC shall be responsible for inspecting the street improvements
and other utilities serving the SMSC.
14. SIGNAGE. The City shall have the non-exclusive right to install signage within the
right-of-way of Stemmer Ridge Road consistent with typical road signage that exists throughout
the City, including but not limited to directional signage to Spring Lake Regional Park and the
City Park.
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15.ANNEXATION AREA. The granting of the easement and installation of the City water
and sewer utilities allows the City to serve the development of the approximately 2400 acre
annexation area agreed to by Spring Lake Township (the"Annexation Area"). It is not the intent
of the SMSC to purchase land within the Annexation Area and if any such purchase is
contemplated,the SMSC shall consult with the City prior to the purchase. The SMSC will
negotiate in good faith with the City on any impacts that any SMSC land purchase may have
with respect to the trunk sewer and water system. iiv4]
16. RIGHTS OF PUBLIC. The SMSC shall use its best efforts to have the portion of the
constructed roadway lying on Trust Property listed on the Indian Reservation Roads Inventory
maintained by the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs which has
the effect of making the roadway a public roadway. Until such listing is made, the SMSC grants
to the City, on behalf of the public, the right to use the portion of Stemmer Ridge Road on the
Trust Property. The SMSC may close Stemmer Ridge Road for such temporary periods of time
that are necessary for repair and maintenance of the road and for emergencies except that any
such closure shall maintain resident and emergency vehicle access to City residential
subdivisions except in the event of a Force Majeure.
17. FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE. The SMSC agrees to work with the City for the
future siting of water supply infrastructure and an integrated water supply system.
18.ACTS AND OMISSIONS. Each party shall be is responsible for its own acts and
omissions and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law. Nothing in this Agreement
constitutes a waiver by the City of any statutory or common law, defenses, immunities, or limits
on liability. In no event shall the obligations of the City for a tort claim exceed the amount that
the City would be obligated to pay under the provisions and limitations of Minn. Stat. Chap 466.
In no event shall the obligations of the SMSC for a tort claim exceed the amount the SMSC
would be obligated to pay under the provision and limitations of the SMSC Tort Claims
Ordinance.
19. DATA PRACTICES. All data created, collected, received, maintained or disseminated
by the City for any purpose in the course of this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, any other applicable state statute, or any
state rules adopted to implement the act, as well as federal regulations on data privacy. The
SMSC asserts that it is not subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. To the
extent it is decided by a court of competent jurisdiction that the SMSC is subject to the
Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, it shall comply with the Act.
20. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES. In the event of a breach of the Agreement, neither
party shall be entitled to recover punitive, special or consequential damages or damages for loss
of business.
21.ASSIGNMENT. Neither party shall assign this Agreement, nor any interest arising
herein, without the prior written consent of the other party.
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22. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any portion
hereof is, for any reason, held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such
decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
23.WAIVER. No action nor failure to act by the City or the SMSC shall constitute a waiver
of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Agreement, nor shall any such action or
failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may
be specifically agreed in writing.
24. GOVERNING LAW. When Tribal or Federal law does not apply, this Agreement is
governed by and must be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota
without regard to Minnesota's conflict-of-law provisions.
25.AUTHORIZATION. This Agreement and all of its terms have been authorized and
approved by the SMSC's Business Council Resolution No. , adopted the day of
, 2014, attached hereto as Exhibit F. This Agreement and all of its terms have
been authorized and approved by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake by Resolution
, adopted the day of , 2014, attached hereto as Exhibit G.
26. NON-IMPAIRMENT. SMSC's Business Council will not initiate enactment of any
law, ordinance, rule, or regulation that would impair the obligations of the SMSC under this
Agreement.
27. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING IMPAIRMENT. The
Business Council represents and warrants that it will not initiate any action to impair this
Agreement, including an action to rescind this Agreement or any waiver contained herein except
where the Business Council is acting on behalf of the SMSC as the non-breaching party in a
breach of this Agreement.
28. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may meet if agreed to by both to attempt to
negotiate an amicable resolution of any dispute arising from this Agreement.
29. NON-WAIVEROF IMMUNITY. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute a waiver
of the SMSC's sovereign immunity to suit.
30. NOTICES. Notices to be given under this Agreement shall be given by enclosing the
same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid and deposited in same in the U.S. Postal Service,
addressed to the parties as listed below:
City of Prior Lake Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Attn: City Engineer Attn: William Rudnicki
4646 Dakota Ave SE 2330 Sioux Trail SW
Prior Lake, MN 55372 Prior Lake, MN 55376
31. SIGNING OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and on
different dates by each parry without affecting the validity thereof.
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32. INTEGRATION. The entire and integrated agreement of the parties contained in this
Agreement shall supersede all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements between the
parties regarding the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral.
33. RECITALS. The recitals set forth in paragraphs A through H are incorporated herein
and made a part hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed as of the day and year
first above written.
[Remainder of'Page Intentionally Left Blank. Signature Pages Follow.]
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
BY:
Kenneth L. Hedberg, Mayor
BY:
Frank Boyles, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 2014, by Kenneth L. Hedberg and Frank Boyles, the Mayor and City Manager,
respectively, of the City of Prior Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council.
Notary Public
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
By:
Its:
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2014, by and ,the
and , respectively, of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, on behalf of the tribe and pursuant to the
authority granted by its
Notary Public
DRAFTED BY:
Gregerson, Rosow, Johnson&Nilan, ltd
650 Third Avenue South
Suite 1600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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EXHIBIT A
[Sketch Depiction of SMSC Property—Recital A]
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EXHIBIT B
[Legal Description of SMSC Property—Recital A]
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EXHIBIT C
[North/South Road Alignment—Paragraph 21
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EXHIBIT D
[Endorsement Letter—Paragraph 41
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EXHIBIT E
[Project Design Depiction—Paragraph 51
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EXHIBIT F
[SMSC Resolution—Paragraph 24]
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EXHIBIT G
[SMSC Resolution—Paragraph 24]
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Version 1
(City Attorney Draft)
No Endorsement Agreement &
No Endorsement Letter (Ex. D)
(Electronic pages 48-64; Ex. D on page 61)
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND THE SHAKOPEE
MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXTENSION OF STEMMER RIDGE ROAD
TO CSAR 82/154TH STREET
THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT(the"Agreement")is made and entered into this
day of January, 2015, by and between the CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, a Minnesota
municipal corporation ("City") and the SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX
COMMUNITY,a federally recognized Indian Tribe ("SMSC").
RECITALS
A. The SMSC is the owner in fee simple of real property located within the City of
Prior Lake as depicted on Exhibit A, attached hereto,and legally described as shown on Exhibit B
(the "Property"):
[insert legal description]
B. The SMSC will apply to the United States government to place the Property in trust
status pursuant to 25 C.F.R. § 151.1 et seq. (the"Trust Application") for use as residential parcels
for SMSC Members;
C. The City has existing sanitary sewer lines that extend to the northern portion of the
Property and to the south of the property along Stemmer Ridge Road;
D. Approximately 2400 acres of land that lie to the southwest in an annexation area agreed
to by Spring Lake Township such land being south of 1601h Street, east of County Road.79, north
of 190th Street and west of CSAH 17 (hereinafter referred to as the "Annexation Area") that
requires municipal services for development;
E. The parties agree to cooperate in the construction and maintenance of an extension
of Stemmer Ridge Road from where it currently terminates south of the Property, across the
Property to connect with County State Aid Highway ("CSAH") 82, also known as 154th Street,
said roadway to provide access to the future SMSC residential parcels,and the construction of City
water, and sanitary sewer which collectively are referred to as "Utilities") across the Property to
allow the City to provide water and sanitary sewer service to the Annexation Area and the
construction of initial phases by the SMSC of a residential subdivision including street and storm
sewer(the "Project");
F. The parties desire to enter into this Agreement to establish their respective duties and
obligations for the funding, construction, and maintenance of the above-described Project;
G. The City will comment on Tribe's Trust Application, while acknowledging this type
of an agreement is not a prerequisite to having the Property taken into trust status and that this
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agreement does not establish a precedent upon which the City can rely in relation to any future SMSC
fee to trust application and similarly neither can the SMSC rely on the City's statements for future
actions of any type; and
H. The City is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
§ 471.59. The SMSC has a current and rapidly growing demand for residential parcels and will
require the planned residential units by the end of 2019 to meet this demand. The costs for these
improvements are included in the SMSC five year CIP. Notwithstanding this need and planned
expense the obligations to construct is conditioned upon the SMSC legislative body approving the
necessary funds for the project. The City has expended significant funds constructing
infrastructure in reliance on development of the Annexation Area. Notwithstanding this need and
previous expenditure, the City's obligations herein are conditioned upon its City Council
approving necessary funding for the Project.
J. For purposes of this Agreement Force Majeure shall have the following meaning:
Force majeure means a condition beyond the reasonable control of the SMSC or the
City and which either could not, by reasonable diligence, have avoided. Such conditions include
natural disaster, fire, accidents, actions or decrees of governmental bodies, acts of God, wars
(declared and undeclared), acts of terrorism, riots, embargoes, civil insurrection, and other events
of force majeure, but shall not include a lack of funds or insufficiency of resources caused by lack
of funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants the parties agree as
follows:
1. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall become effective on the date set forth above.
2. ALIGNMENT. Both the SMSC and the City of Prior Lake agree to Concept E north of
Howard Lake Road and Concept F south of Howard Lake Road for the north/south road as shown
in Exhibit C. It is understood that while this concept shows a general alignment, final design may
adjust this alignment due to topography, wetland, or land use considerations. Notwithstanding,
the street improvements shall include traffic calming design features such as a roundabout at the
park entrance road, medians, minimum lane widths, street lights, a trail and sidewalk system and
a design speed of 35 MPH.
3. UTILITY EASEMENT. At the time the City submits the Endorsement Letter as provided
for in Paragraph 4, SMSC shall grant to the City an easement over the Property and within the
right-of-way of the planned location of Stemmer Ridge Road for water and sewer purposes (the
"Utility Easement"). The Easement shall grant the City the right to enter upon the Property for the
purpose of repairing and maintaining utilities located in the Utility Easement and shall also include
a duty to repair and restore any SMSC utility or roadway impacted by the repair. The City may
begin to utilize this Utility Easement on the earlier of the date the land is taken into trust or upon
completion of construction of the Utilities by the SMSC. After SMSC's construction of the
Utilities is complete,the City Manager shall present to the City Council a resolution to vacate any
portion of the easement area not necessary for the operation,maintenance, or repair of the utilities.
The City shall be responsible for all costs associated with the operation, repair, and maintenance
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of the Utilities. If the City's Road Application referred to in paragraph 4 is approved, the City
Manager shall present to the City Council a resolution to conform the easement to the property
subject to the Road Application.
4. TRUST APPLICATION. The SMSC shall submit the Trust Application to the United
States government within sixty(60)days of the date of this Agreement. The land use for the Trust
Application for the Property is residential use, except for that property which is within one
thousand (1000) feet of CSAH 82/154th Street (the "Non-Residential Property"). The uses on the
Non-Residential Property are restricted as the result of wetlands located thereon and shall be
limited to a convenience store and a water treatment facility. The City may submit a letter to the
United States government identifying its concerns relating to the Trust Application (the "City
Letter"). The City's concerns include: (a)the authority under law for the Property to be transferred
into Trust; (2) the Tribe's need for additional land including the Property to be transferred into
Trust; (3)the purposes to which the Property will be put; (4)the impact on this City's tax base; (5)
the impact on the City being able to provide municipal services to the Annexation Area; (6)
jurisdiction problems and conflicts that may arise including land use and zoning issues; (7) the
extensive investment in public infrastructure by the City in anticipation of development of the
Annexation Area; and(8) future purchases of property by the SMSC that further inhibit the City's
ability to provide municipal services in a reasonable manner and at a reasonable cost. The City
Letter may be in the form attached as Exhibit D to this Agreement, and may be submitted by the
City within the authorized comment period for the Trust Application. The City Letter may include
a request that acceptance of the Property into trust be conditioned upon the following (1) that the
United States government contemporaneously grant an application to be made by the City pursuant
to the provisions 25 CFR 169 to establish a right-of-way over tribal land within the Property,which
right-of-way includes City utilities (hereinafter "Road Application"); (2) that SMSC consent to
and support the Road Application; (3) that the decision on the Trust Application identify this
Cooperative Agreement and the Road Application; (4)that the United States government require
the SMSC to negotiate a binding and enforceable agreement regarding future purchases that
identifies specific property in the City that can be transferred into trust in the 50 years following a
decision on the Trust Application. The SMSC shall provide notice to the City within three (3)
business days of its receipt of a decision from the United States government on the Trust
Application.
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The Project shall consist of the design and construction of
a right-of-way across the Property to provide access to future SMSC residential subdivisions, the
extension of Stemmer Ridge Road to CSAH 82/1541h Street, the construction of water and sewer
utilities within the right-of-way of the extension of Stemmer Ridge Road and the initial phases of
construction of the SMSC residential subdivision, all as depicted on the attached Exhibit E,
incorporated herein.
6. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. SMSC shall have plans and specifications prepared
for the Project. The sewer and water plans shall meet the City's Public Works Design Manual and
SMSC plans for the storm sewer and ponds shall meet the requirements of the SMSC's Design
Manual. The street improvements shall meet MnDOT State Aid requirements. The plans and
specifications shall be subject to City approval as set forth below.
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7. COST. SMSC shall be responsible for the full cost of the design, construction and
materials for the Project, including but not limited to street, curb and gutter, valves, manhole
covers, catch basins, and hydrants, except the material cost of the sanitary sewer pipe and water
pipe only which the City shall pay for by reimbursement to the SMSC as provided for herein. The
SMSC shall be responsible for the full cost of traffic safety improvements associated with the
street work including but not limited to medians and roundabouts.
8. BIDDING AND CONTRACT. SMSC shall obtain bids for construction of the Project.
The water and sanitary sewer pipe materials for the Utilities, to be paid for by the City, shall be
itemized as a line item on the bid. The City shall have the right to purchase the pipe materials and
deliver them to the SMSC contractor in accordance with the contractor's construction schedule for
the project. The City shall notify the SMSC prior to the SMSC sending out a request for bids for
the construction of the project. Labor costs for installation of the Utilities shall be itemized as a
separate line item. Once received, the bids shall be reviewed by both parties. The SMSC shall
award the construction contract to the approved bidder, provided however the pipe material bid
and the award of the construction contract shall be subject to the City Council approval as set forth
in Paragraph 9 hereof. Upon completion of installation of the Utilities the SMSC shall invoice the
City for the pipe material cost. The City shall pay the invoice within thirty (30) calendar days.
The SMSC shall supervise construction and administer the contract and shall be the paying agent
for all payments due to the contractor and any other individual or entity hired in relation to the
construction of the Project.
9. CITY APPROVAL. Prior to the award of the contract by the SMSC the City Council
shall have the opportunity to review and approve the construction bids relative to the pipe material
costs. The SMSC shall submit documents suitable for determining the pipe material costs to the
City for approval prior to execution of the documents or performance of any related work. The
City Council shall review the submission and shall provide to SMSC written approval or objection
within forty-five (45) days of the City's receipt of the document(s). If the City Council objects,
SMSC and the City shall use best efforts to achieve a mutually agreeable resolution on the pipe
material cost. The approval of the bid,award of the bid,and execution of the construction contract
shall not occur until the City and SMSC achieve a resolution acceptable to both parties.
10. COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. Construction of the Utilities portion of the Project
shall be completed within twelve(12)months of the date that SMSC receives notice that the federal
government has accepted the Property in Trust status. If the Property has not been accepted into
Trust by December 31, 2015 the City may upon written notice to the SMSC cancel this agreement.
Upon cancellation neither party shall have any obligations hereunder to the other. Cancellation of
the Agreement shall not terminate the easement granted to the City under Paragraph 3 hereof.
11. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. After construction is complete, SMSC shall be
responsible for the repair and maintenance of the portion of Stemmer Ridge Road lying within
the Trust Property. The SMSC shall be responsible for, and bear the full cost of, restoring any
impacted City infrastructure to an"as was or better"condition subject to inspection and
acceptance by the City.
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12. MAINTENANCE OF ROAD NOT ON TRUST PROPERTY. The City shall be
responsible for the repair and maintenance of all portions of Stemmer Ridge Road not located
within the Trust Property. The City shall be responsible for maintenance and repair of the City
watermain and sanitary sewer pipe. The SMSC hereby grants the City permission to manage traffic
on Stemmer Ridge Road across the Trust Property for purposes of maintenance and repair of the
utilities, except that any temporary closure shall maintain resident and emergency vehicle access
to the Community residential subdivision served by the roadway except in the event of a Force
Majeure. The City shall be responsible for,and bear the full cost of,restoring any impacted SMSC
utilities or infrastructure to an"as was or better"condition subject to inspection and acceptance by
the SMSC.
13. INSPECTION. During construction of the Project, the City shall be responsible for
inspecting the City sewer and water systems by either City staff or an outside consultant
representing the City. The SMSC shall be responsible for inspecting the street improvements and
other utilities serving the SMSC.
14. SIGNAGE. The City shall have the non-exclusive right to install signage within the right-
of-way of Stemmer Ridge Road consistent with typical road signage that exists throughout the
City, including but not limited to directional signage to Spring Lake Regional Park and the City
Park.
15. ANNEXATION AREA. The granting of the easement and installation of the City water
and sewer utilities allows the City to serve the development of the approximately 2400 acre
annexation area agreed to by Spring Lake Township (the "Annexation Area"). It is not the intent
of the SMSC to purchase land within the Annexation Area and if any such purchase is
contemplated, the SMSC shall consult with the City prior to the purchase. The SMSC will
negotiate in good faith with the City on any impacts that any SMSC land purchase may have
with respect to the trunk sewer and water system.
16. RIGHTS OF PUBLIC. If the Road Application is not granted the SMSC shall use its best
efforts to have the portion of the constructed roadway lying on Trust Property listed on the Indian
Reservation Roads Inventory maintained by the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau
of Indian Affairs which has the effect of making the roadway a public roadway. Until such listing
is made, the SMSC grants to the City, on behalf of the public, the right to use the portion of
Stemmer Ridge Road on the Trust Property. The SMSC may close Stemmer Ridge Road for such
temporary periods of time that are necessary for repair and maintenance of the road and for
emergencies except that any such closure shall maintain resident and emergency vehicle access to
City residential subdivisions except in the event of a Force Majeure.
17. FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE. The SMSC agrees to work with the City for the future
siting of water supply infrastructure and an integrated water supply system.
18. ACTS AND OMISSIONS. Each party shall be is responsible for its own acts and
omissions and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law. Nothing in this Agreement
constitutes a waiver by the City of any statutory or common law, defenses, immunities, or limits
on liability. In no event shall the obligations of the City for a tort claim exceed the amount that
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the City would be obligated to pay under the provisions and limitations of Minn. Stat. Chap 466.
In no event shall the obligations of the SMSC for a tort claim exceed the amount the SMSC would
be obligated to pay under the provision and limitations of the SMSC Tort Claims Ordinance.
19. DATA PRACTICES. All data created, collected, received, maintained or disseminated
by the City for any purpose in the course of this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, any other applicable state statute, or any state
rules adopted to implement the act, as well as federal regulations on data privacy. The SMSC
asserts that it is not subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. To the extent it is
decided by a court of competent jurisdiction that the SMSC is subject to the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, it shall comply with the Act.
20. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES. In the event of a breach of the Agreement,neither party
shall be entitled to recover punitive, special or consequential damages or damages for loss of
business.
21. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party shall assign this Agreement,nor any interest arising herein,
without the prior written consent of the other party.
22. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any portion hereof
is, for any reason, held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such decision
shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
23. WAIVER. No action nor failure to act by the City or the SMSC shall constitute a waiver
of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Agreement,nor shall any such action or failure
to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may be
specifically agreed in writing.
24. GOVERNING LAW. When Tribal or Federal law does not apply, this Agreement is
governed by and must be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota without
regard to Minnesota's conflict-of-law provisions.
25. AUTHORIZATION. This Agreement and all of its terms have been authorized and
approved by the SMSC's Business Council Resolution No. , adopted the day of
, 2014, attached hereto as Exhibit F. This Agreement and all of its terms have been
authorized and approved by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake by Resolution ,
adopted the day of , 2014, attached hereto as Exhibit G.
26. NON-IMPAIRMENT. SMSC's Business Council will not initiate enactment of any law,
ordinance,rule,or regulation that would impair the obligations of the SMSC under this Agreement.
27. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING IMPAIRMENT. The
Business Council represents and warrants that it will not initiate any action to impair this
Agreement, including an action to rescind this Agreement or any waiver contained herein except
where the Business Council is acting on behalf of the SMSC as the non-breaching party in a breach
of this Agreement.
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28. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may meet if agreed to by both to attempt to
negotiate an amicable resolution of any dispute arising from this Agreement.
29. NON-WAIVEROF IMMUNITY. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute a waiver of
the SMSC's sovereign immunity to suit.
30. NOTICES. Notices to be given under this Agreement shall be given by enclosing the
same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid and deposited in same in the U.S. Postal Service,
addressed to the parties as listed below:
City of Prior Lake Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Attn: City Engineer Attn: William Rudnicki
4646 Dakota Ave SE 2330 Sioux Trail SW
Prior Lake, MN 55372 Prior Lake, MN 55376
31. SIGNING OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and on
different dates by each party without affecting the validity thereof.
32. INTEGRATION. The entire and integrated agreement of the parties contained in this
Agreement shall supersede all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements between the
parties regarding the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral.
33. RECITALS. The recitals set forth in paragraphs A through H are incorporated herein and
made a part hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this Agreement has been executed as of the day and year first
above written.
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank. Signature Pages Follow.]
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
BY:
Kenneth L. Hedberg, Mayor
BY:
Frank Boyles, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 2014, by Kenneth L. Hedberg and Frank Boyles, the Mayor and City Manager,
respectively, of the City of Prior Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council.
Notary Public
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
By:
Its:
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2014, by and ,the
and , respectively, of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, on behalf of the tribe and pursuant to the
authority granted by its
Notary Public
DRAFTED BY:
Gregerson, Rosow, Johnson&Nilan, ltd
650 Third Avenue South
Suite 1600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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EXHIBIT A
[Sketch Depiction of SMSC Property—Recital A]
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EXHIBIT B
[Legal Description of SMSC Property—Recital A]
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EXHIBIT C
[North/South Road Alignment—Paragraph 21
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EXHIBIT D
[Endorsement Letter—Paragraph 41
To Be Addressed to Secretary of the Interior or designee
This letter is submitted by the City of Prior Lake ("City") with respect to the Fee to Trust
Application("Trust Application") submitted or to be submitted by the Shakopee Mdewakanton
Sioux Community("SMSC") for the Property described on Exhibit A hereto (the "Property").
At the time of purchase of the Property the SMSC knew of the City's needs and plans for the
construction of a road across the Property to serve an area referred to as the "Annexation Area".
The City's Capital Improvement Plan has included plans for the establishment of a road over the
Property to serve the Annexation Area. The Annexation Area is approximately 2,400 acre in
size. The Annexation Area is subject to a 2003 Annexation Agreement and between the City and
Spring Lake Township (the "Annexation Agreement"). The Annexation Agreement and
accompanying City Resolution 03-130 and Township Resolution 03-005 are attached hereto. A
portion of the Annexation Area has been annexed into the City(approximately acres). The
majority of the Annexation is intended for future annexations following the construction and
availability of necessary municipal infrastructure (road and utilities)to serve the Annexation
Area. In preparation for serving the Annexation Area the City has spent approximately
$4,255,000 on infrastructure to connect to the infrastructure that will serve the Annexation Area.
If the City is unable to obtain a permanent road with utility right-of-way across the Property,
infrastructure previously built to serve Annexation Area will be rendered worthless.
The City concerns over the Trust Application include: (a)the authority under law for the
Property to be transferred into Trust; (2)the Tribe's need for additional land including the
Property to be transferred into Trust; (3)the purposes to which the Property will be put; (4)the
impact on this City's tax base; (5)the impact on the City being able to provide municipal
services to the Annexation Area; (6)jurisdiction problems and conflicts that may arise including
land use and zoning issues; (7)the extensive investment in public infrastructure by the City in
anticipation of development of the Annexation Area; and (8) future purchases of property by the
SMSC that further inhibit the City's ability to provide municipal services in a reasonable manner
and at a reasonable cost.
The City a request that acceptance of the Property into trust be conditioned upon the
following (1)that the United States government contemporaneously granting an application to be
made by the City pursuant to the provisions 25 CFR 169 to establish a right-of-way over tribal
land within the Property, which right-of-way includes City utilities (hereinafter"Road
Application"); (2)that the SMSC consent to and support the Road Application; (3)that the
decision on the Trust Application identify this Cooperative Agreement and the Road
Application; and(4)that the United States government require the SMSC to negotiate a binding
and enforceable agreement regarding future purchases that identifies specific property in the City
that can be transferred into trust in the 50 years following a decision on the Trust Application.
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EXHIBIT E
[Project Design Depiction—Paragraph 51
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EXHIBIT F
[SMSC Resolution—Paragraph 241
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EXHIBIT G
(SMSC Resolution—Paragraph 24]
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Version 2
(City Attorney Draft)
Endorsement Agreement &
Endorsement Letter (Ex. D)
(Electronic pages 65-81; Ex. D on page 78)
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND THE SHAKOPEE
MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXTENSION OF STEMMER RIDGE ROAD
TO CSAH 82/154TH STREET
THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT(the"Agreement")is made and entered into this
day of January, 2015, by and between the CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, a Minnesota
municipal corporation ("City") and the SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX
COMMUNITY,a federally recognized Indian Tribe ("SMSC").
RECITALS
A. The SMSC is the owner in fee simple of real property located within the City of
Prior Lake as depicted on Exhibit A,attached hereto, and legally described as shown on Exhibit B
(the "Property"):
[insert legal description]
B. The SMSC will apply to the United States government to place the Property in trust
status pursuant to 25 C.F.R. § 151.1 et seq. (the"Trust Application") for use as residential parcels
for SMSC Members;
C. The City has existing sanitary sewer lines that extend to the northern portion of the
Property and to the south of the property along Stemmer Ridge Road;
D. Approximately 2400 acres of land that lie to the southwest in an annexation area agreed
to by Spring Lake Township such land being south of 160th Street, east of County Road 79, north
of 190th Street and west of CSAH 17 (hereinafter referred to as the "Annexation Area") that
requires municipal services for development;
E. The parties agree to cooperate in the construction and maintenance of an extension
of Stemmer Ridge Road from where it currently terminates south of the Property, across the
Property to connect with County State Aid Highway ("CSAH") 82, also known as 154th Street,
said roadway to provide access to the future SMSC residential parcels,and the construction of City
water, and sanitary sewer which collectively are referred to as "Utilities") across the Property to
allow the City to provide water and sanitary sewer service to the Annexation Area and the
construction of initial phases by the SMSC of a residential subdivision including street and storm
sewer(the "Project");
F. The parties desire to enter into this Agreement to establish their respective duties and
obligations for the funding, construction, and maintenance of the above-described Project;
G. The City will comment on Tribe's Trust Application, while acknowledging this type
of an agreement is not a prerequisite to having the Property taken into trust status and that this
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agreement does not establish a precedent upon which the City can rely in relation to any future SMSC
fee to trust application and similarly neither can the SMSC rely on the City's support and endorsement
for future actions of any type; and
H. The City is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
§ 471.59. The SMSC has a current and rapidly growing demand for residential parcels and will
require the planned residential units by the end of 2019 to meet this demand. The costs for these
improvements are included in the SMSC five year CIP. Notwithstanding this need and planned
expense the obligations to construct is conditioned upon the SMSC legislative body approving the
necessary funds for the project. The City has expended significant funds constructing
infrastructure in reliance on development of the Annexation Area. Notwithstanding this need and
previous expenditure, the City's obligations herein are conditioned upon its City Council
approving necessary funding for the Project.
J. For purposes of this Agreement Force Majeure shall have the following meaning:
Force majeure means a condition beyond the reasonable control of the SMSC or the
City and which either could not, by reasonable diligence, have avoided. Such conditions include
natural disaster, fire, accidents, actions or decrees of governmental bodies, acts of God, wars
(declared and undeclared), acts of terrorism, riots, embargoes, civil insurrection, and other events
of force majeure, but shall not include a lack of funds or insufficiency of resources caused by lack
of funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants the parties agree as
follows:
1. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall become effective on the date set forth above.
2. ALIGNMENT. Both the SMSC and the City of Prior Lake agree to Concept E north of
Howard Lake Road and Concept F south of Howard Lake Road for the north/south road as shown
in Exhibit C. It is understood that while this concept shows a general alignment, final design may
adjust this alignment due to topography, wetland, or land use considerations. Notwithstanding,
the street improvements shall include traffic calming design features such as a roundabout at the
park entrance road, medians, minimum lane widths, street lights, a trail and sidewalk system and
a design speed of 35 MPH.
3. UTILITY EASEMENT. At the time the City submits the Endorsement Letter as provided
for in Paragraph 4, SMSC shall grant to the City an easement over the Property and within the
right-of-way of the planned location of Stemmer Ridge Road for water and sewer purposes (the
"Utility Easement"). The Easement shall grant the City the right to enter upon the Property for the
purpose of repairing and maintaining utilities located in the Utility Easement and shall also include
a duty to repair and restore any SMSC utility or roadway impacted by the repair. The City may
begin to utilize this Utility Easement on the earlier of the date the land is taken into trust or upon
completion of construction of the Utilities by the SMSC. After SMSC's construction of the
Utilities is complete,the City Manager shall present to the City Council a resolution to vacate any
portion of the easement area not necessary for the operation,maintenance, or repair of the utilities.
The City shall be responsible for all costs associated with the operation, repair, and maintenance
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of the Utilities. If the City's Road Application referred to in paragraph 4 is approved, the City
Manager shall present to the City Council a resolution to conform the easement to the property
subject to the Road Application.
4. TRUST APPLICATION. The SMSC shall submit the Trust Application to the United
States government within sixty(60)days of the date of this Agreement. The land use for the Trust
Application for the Property is residential use, except for that property which is within one
thousand (1000) feet of CSAH 82/1541h Street (the "Non-Residential Property"). The uses on the
Non-Residential Property are restricted as the result of wetlands located thereon and shall be
limited to a convenience store and a water treatment facility. The City may submit a letter of
endorsement of the fee to trust application to the United States government which also identifies
the City's concerns relating to the Trust Application (the "City Letter"). The City's concerns
include: (a) the authority under law for the Property to be transferred into Trust; (2) the Tribe's
need for additional land including the Property to be transferred into Trust; (3) the purposes to
which the Property will be put; (4) the impact on this City's tax base; (5) the impact on the City
being able to provide municipal services to the Annexation Area; (6)jurisdiction problems and
conflicts that may arise including land use and zoning issues;(7)the extensive investment in public
infrastructure by the City in anticipation of development of the Annexation Area; and (8) future
purchases of property by the SMSC that further inhibit the City's ability to provide municipal
services in a reasonable manner and at a reasonable cost. The City Letter may be in the form
attached as Exhibit D to this Agreement, and may be submitted by the City within the authorized
comment period for the Trust Application. The City Letter may include a request that acceptance
of the Property into trust be conditioned upon the following(1)that the United States government
contemporaneously grant an application to be made by the City pursuant to the provisions 25 CFR
169 to establish a right-of-way over tribal land within the Property, which right-of-way includes
City utilities (hereinafter "Road Application"); (2) that SMSC consent to and support the Road
Application; (3) that the decision on the Trust Application identify this Cooperative Agreement
and the Road Application; (4) that the United States government require the SMSC to negotiate a
binding and enforceable agreement regarding future purchases that identifies specific property in
the City that can be transferred into trust in the 50 years following a decision on the Trust
Application. The SMSC shall provide notice to the City within three(3)business days of its receipt
of a decision from the United States government on the Trust Application.
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The Project shall consist of the design and construction of
a right-of-way across the Property to provide access to future SMSC residential subdivisions, the
extension of Stemmer Ridge Road to CSAH 82/1541" Street, the construction of water and sewer
utilities within the right-of-way of the extension of Stemmer Ridge Road and the initial phases of
construction of the SMSC residential subdivision, all as depicted on the attached Exhibit E,
incorporated herein.
6. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. SMSC shall have plans and specifications prepared
for the Project. The sewer and water plans shall meet the City's Public Works Design Manual and
SMSC plans for the storm sewer and ponds shall meet the requirements of the SMSC's Design
Manual. The street improvements shall meet MnDOT State Aid requirements. The plans and
specifications shall be subject to City approval as set forth below.
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7. COST. SMSC shall be responsible for the full cost of the design, construction and
materials for the Project, including but not limited to street, curb and gutter, valves, manhole
covers, catch basins, and hydrants, except the material cost of the sanitary sewer pipe and water
pipe only which the City shall pay for by reimbursement to the SMSC as provided for herein. The
SMSC shall be responsible for the full cost of traffic safety improvements associated with the
street work including but not limited to medians and roundabouts.
8. BIDDING AND CONTRACT. SMSC shall obtain bids for construction of the Project.
The water and sanitary sewer pipe materials for the Utilities, to be paid for by the City, shall be
itemized as a line item on the bid. The City shall have the right to purchase the pipe materials and
deliver them to the SMSC contractor in accordance with the contractor's construction schedule for
the project. The City shall notify the SMSC prior to the SMSC sending out a request for bids for
the construction of the project. Labor costs for installation of the Utilities shall be itemized as a
separate line item. Once received, the bids shall be reviewed by both parties. The SMSC shall
award the construction contract to the approved bidder, provided however the pipe material bid
and the award of the construction contract shall be subject to the City Council approval as set forth
in Paragraph 9 hereof. Upon completion of installation of the Utilities the SMSC shall invoice the
City for the pipe material cost. The City shall pay the invoice within thirty (30) calendar days.
The SMSC shall supervise construction and administer the contract and shall be the paying agent
for all payments due to the contractor and any other individual or entity hired in relation to the
construction of the Project.
9. CITY APPROVAL. Prior to the award of the contract by the SMSC the City Council
shall have the opportunity to review and approve the construction bids relative to the pipe material
costs. The SMSC shall submit documents suitable for determining the pipe material costs to the
City for approval prior to execution of the documents or performance of any related work. The
City Council shall review the submission and shall provide to SMSC written approval or objection
within forty-five (45) days of the City's receipt of the document(s). If the City Council objects,
SMSC and the City shall use best efforts to achieve a mutually agreeable resolution on the pipe
material cost. The approval of the bid,award of the bid, and execution of the construction contract
shall not occur until the City and SMSC achieve a resolution acceptable to both parties.
10. COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. Construction of the Utilities portion of the Project
shall be completed within twelve(12)months of the date that SMSC receives notice that the federal
government has accepted the Property in Trust status. If the Property has not been accepted into
Trust by December 31,2015 the City may upon written notice to the SMSC cancel this agreement.
Upon cancellation neither party shall have any obligations hereunder to the other. Cancellation of
the Agreement shall not terminate the easement granted to the City under Paragraph 3 hereof.
11. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. After construction is complete, SMSC shall be
responsible for the repair and maintenance of the portion of Stemmer Ridge Road lying within
the Trust Property. The SMSC shall be responsible for, and bear the full cost of, restoring any
impacted City infrastructure to an"as was or better" condition subject to inspection and
acceptance by the City.
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12. MAINTENANCE OF ROAD NOT ON TRUST PROPERTY. The City shall be
responsible for the repair and maintenance of all portions of Stemmer Ridge Road not located
within the Trust Property. The City shall be responsible for maintenance and repair of the City
watermain and sanitary sewer pipe. The SMSC hereby grants the City permission to manage traffic
on Stemmer Ridge Road across the Trust Property for purposes of maintenance and repair of the
utilities, except that any temporary closure shall maintain resident and emergency vehicle access
to the Community residential subdivision served by the roadway except in the event of a Force
Majeure. The City shall be responsible for,and bear the full cost of,restoring any impacted SMSC
utilities or infrastructure to an"as was or better"condition subject to inspection and acceptance by
the SMSC.
13. INSPECTION. During construction of the Project, the City shall be responsible for
inspecting the City sewer and water systems by either City staff or an outside consultant
representing the City. The SMSC shall be responsible for inspecting the street improvements and
other utilities serving the SMSC.
14. SIGNAGE. The City shall have the non-exclusive right to install signage within the right-
of-way of Stemmer Ridge Road consistent with typical road signage that exists throughout the
City, including but not limited to directional signage to Spring Lake Regional Park and the City
Park.
15. ANNEXATION AREA. The granting of the easement and installation of the City water
and sewer utilities allows the City to serve the development of the approximately 2400 acre
annexation area agreed to by Spring Lake Township (the "Annexation Area"). It is not the intent
of the SMSC to purchase land within the Annexation Area and if any such purchase is
contemplated, the SMSC shall consult with the City prior to the purchase. The SMSC will
negotiate in good faith with the City on any impacts that any SMSC land purchase may have
with respect to the trunk sewer and water system.
16. RIGHTS OF PUBLIC. If the Road Application is not granted the SMSC shall use its best
efforts to have the portion of the constructed roadway lying on Trust Property listed on the Indian
Reservation Roads Inventory maintained by the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau
of Indian Affairs which has the effect of making the roadway a public roadway. Until such listing
is made, the SMSC grants to the City, on behalf of the public, the right to use the portion of
Stemmer Ridge Road on the Trust Property. The SMSC may close Stemmer Ridge Road for such
temporary periods of time that are necessary for repair and maintenance of the road and for
emergencies except that any such closure shall maintain resident and emergency vehicle access to
City residential subdivisions except in the event of a Force Majeure.
17. FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE. The SMSC agrees to work with the City for the future
siting of water supply infrastructure and an integrated water supply system.
18. ACTS AND OMISSIONS. Each party shall be is responsible for its own acts and
omissions and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law. Nothing in this Agreement
constitutes a waiver by the City of any statutory or common law, defenses, immunities, or limits
on liability. In no event shall the obligations of the City for a tort claim exceed the amount that
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the City would be obligated to pay under the provisions and limitations of Minn. Stat. Chap 466.
In no event shall the obligations of the SMSC for a tort claim exceed the amount the SMSC would
be obligated to pay under the provision and limitations of the SMSC Tort Claims Ordinance.
19. DATA PRACTICES. All data created, collected, received, maintained or disseminated
by the City for any purpose in the course of this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, any other applicable state statute, or any state
rules adopted to implement the act, as well as federal regulations on data privacy. The SMSC
asserts that it is not subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. To the extent it is
decided by a court of competent jurisdiction that the SMSC is subject to the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, it shall comply with the Act.
20. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES. In the event of a breach of the Agreement,neither party
shall be entitled to recover punitive, special or consequential damages or damages for loss of
business.
21. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party shall assign this Agreement,nor any interest arising herein,
without the prior written consent of the other party.
22. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any portion hereof
is, for any reason, held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such decision
shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
23. WAIVER. No action nor failure to act by the City or the SMSC shall constitute a waiver
of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Agreement,nor shall any such action or failure
to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may be
specifically agreed in writing.
24. GOVERNING LAW. When Tribal or Federal law does not apply, this Agreement is
governed by and must be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota without
regard to Minnesota's conflict-of-law provisions.
25. AUTHORIZATION. This Agreement and all of its terms have been authorized and
approved by the SMSC's Business Council Resolution No. , adopted the day of
,2014, attached hereto as Exhibit F. This Agreement and all of its terms have been
authorized and approved by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake by Resolution ,
adopted the day of , 2014, attached hereto as Exhibit G.
26. NON-IMPAIRMENT. SMSC's Business Council will not initiate enactment of any law,
ordinance,rule,or regulation that would impair the obligations of the SMSC under this Agreement.
27. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING IMPAIRMENT. The
Business Council represents and warrants that it will not initiate any action to impair this
Agreement, including an action to rescind this Agreement or any waiver contained herein except
where the Business Council is acting on behalf of the SMSC as the non-breaching party in a breach
of this Agreement.
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28. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may meet if agreed to by both to attempt to
negotiate an amicable resolution of any dispute arising from this Agreement.
29. NON-WAIVEROF IMMUNITY. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute a waiver of
the SMSC's sovereign immunity to suit.
30. NOTICES. Notices to be given under this Agreement shall be given by enclosing the
same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid and deposited in same in the U.S. Postal Service,
addressed to the parties as listed below:
City of Prior Lake Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Attn: City Engineer Attn: William Rudnicki
4646 Dakota Ave SE 2330 Sioux Trail SW
Prior Lake, MN 55372 Prior Lake, MN 55376
31. SIGNING OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and on
different dates by each party without affecting the validity thereof.
32. INTEGRATION. The entire and integrated agreement of the parties contained in this
Agreement shall supersede all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements between the
parties regarding the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral.
33. RECITALS. The recitals set forth in paragraphs A through H are incorporated herein and
made a part hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this Agreement has been executed as of the day and year first
above written.
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank. Signature Pages Follow.]
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
BY:
Kenneth L. Hedberg, Mayor
BY:
Frank Boyles, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 2014, by Kenneth L. Hedberg and Frank Boyles, the Mayor and City Manager,
respectively, of the City of Prior Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council.
Notary Public
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
By:
Its:
By:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2014, by and , the
and , respectively, of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, on behalf of the tribe and pursuant to the
authority granted by its
Notary Public
DRAFTED BY:
Gregerson, Rosow, Johnson&Nilan, ltd
650 Third Avenue South
Suite 1600
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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EXHIBIT A
(Sketch Depiction of SMSC Property—Recital A]
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EXHIBIT B
[Legal Description of SMSC Property—Recital A]
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EXHIBIT C
[North/South Road Alignment—Paragraph 21
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EXHIBIT D
[Endorsement Letter—Paragraph 4]
To Be Addressed to Secretary of the Interior or designee
This letter is submitted by the City of Prior Lake ("City") with respect to the Fee to Trust
Application("Trust Application") submitted or to be submitted by the Shakopee Mdewakanton
Sioux Community("SMSC") for the Property described on Exhibit A hereto (the "Property").
The City consents to and endorses the fee to trust subject to the conditions stated in this letter.
At the time of purchase of the Property the SMSC knew of the City's needs and plans for
the construction of a road across the Property to serve an area referred to as the"Annexation
Area". The City's Capital Improvement Plan has included plans for the establishment of a road
over the Property to serve the Annexation Area. The Annexation Area is approximately 2,400
acre in size. The Annexation Area is subject to a 2003 Annexation Agreement and between the
City and Spring Lake Township (the "Annexation Agreement"). The Annexation Agreement
and accompanying City Resolution 03-130 and Township Resolution 03-005 are attached hereto.
A portion of the Annexation Area has been annexed into the City(approximately acres).
The majority of the Annexation is intended for future annexations following the construction and
availability of necessary municipal infrastructure (road and utilities) to serve the Annexation
Area. In preparation for serving the Annexation Area the City has spent approximately
$4,255,000 on infrastructure to connect to the infrastructure that will serve the Annexation Area.
If the City is unable to obtain a permanent road with utility right-of-way across the Property,
infrastructure previously built to serve Annexation Area will be rendered worthless.
The City concerns over the Trust Application include: (a)the authority under law for the
Property to be transferred into Trust; (2)the Tribe's need for additional land including the
Property to be transferred into Trust; (3)the purposes to which the Property will be put; (4)the
impact on this City's tax base; (5)the impact on the City being able to provide municipal
services to the Annexation Area; (6)jurisdiction problems and conflicts that may arise including
land use and zoning issues; (7)the extensive investment in public infrastructure by the City in
anticipation of development of the Annexation Area; and(8) future purchases of property by the
SMSC that further inhibit the City's ability to provide municipal services in a reasonable manner
and at a reasonable cost.
The City's consent and endorsement of the fee to trust application is conditioned upon the
following(1)that the United States government contemporaneously granting an application to be
made by the City pursuant to the provisions 25 CFR 169 to establish a right-of-way over tribal
land within the Property, which right-of-way includes City utilities (hereinafter"Road
Application"); (2)that the SMSC consent to and support the Road Application; (3)that the
decision on the Trust Application identify this Cooperative Agreement and the Road
Application; and (4)that the United States government require the SMSC to negotiate a binding
and enforceable agreement regarding future purchases that identifies specific property in the City
that can be transferred into trust in the 50 years following a decision on the Trust Application.
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EXHIBIT E
[Project Design Depiction—Paragraph 51
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EXHIBIT F
[SMSC Resolution—Paragraph 24]
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EXHIBIT G
[SMSC Resolution—Paragraph 24]
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Version 3
SMSC Business Council
Approved Agreement
(Electronic pages 85-100)
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE AND THE SHAKOPEE
MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXTENSION OF STEMMER RIDGE ROAD
TO CSAH 82/154TH STREET
THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into
this day of , 2015, by and between the CITY OF PRIOR
LAKE, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("City") and the SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON
SIOUX COMMUNITY, a federally recognized Indian Tribe ("SMSC").
RECITALS
A. The SMSC is the owner in fee simple of real property located within the City of
Prior Lake as depicted on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and legally described as shown on Exhibit
B (the "Property"):
B. The SMSC will apply to the United States government to place the Property in
trust status pursuant to 25 C.F.R. § 151.1 et seq. (the "Trust Application") for use as residential
parcels for SMSC Members;
C. The City has existing sanitary sewer lines that extend to the northern portion of the
Property and to the south of the property along Stemmer Ridge Road;
D. Approximately 2400 acres of land that lie to the southwest in an annexation area
agreed to by Spring Lake Township such land being south of 160th Street, east of County Road
79, north of 190th Street and west of CSAH 17 (hereinafter referred to as the "Annexation Area")
that requires municipal services for development;
E. The parties agree to cooperate in the construction and maintenance of an
extension of Stemmer Ridge Road from where it currently terminates south of the Property,
across the Property to connect with County State Aid Highway ("CSAH") 82, also known as
1541h Street, said roadway to provide access to the future SMSC residential parcels, and the
construction of City water, and sanitary sewer which collectively are referred to as "Utilities")
across the Property to allow the City to provide water and sanitary sewer service to the
Annexation Area and the construction of initial phases by the SMSC of a residential subdivision
including street and storm sewer(the "Project");
F. The parties desire to enter into this Agreement to establish their respective duties and
obligations for the funding, construction, and maintenance of the above-described Project;
G. The City will support and endorse the Tribe's Trust Application, while
acknowledging this agreement does not establish a precedent of any nature; and
H. The City is authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
§ 471.59. The SMSC has a current and rapidly growing demand for residential parcels and will
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require the planned residential units by the end of 2019 to meet this demand. The costs for these
improvements are included in the SMSC five year CIP. Notwithstanding this need and planned
expense the obligations to construct is conditioned upon the SMSC legislative body approving
the necessary funds for the project. The City has expended significant funds constructing
infrastructure in reliance on development of the Annexation Area. Notwithstanding this need
and previous expenditure, the City's obligations herein are conditioned upon its City Council
approving necessary funding for the Project.
J. For purposes of this Agreement Force Majeure shall have the following meaning:
Force majeure means a condition beyond the reasonable control of the SMSC or the
City and which either could not, by reasonable diligence, have avoided. Such conditions include
natural disaster, fire, accidents, actions or decrees of governmental bodies, acts of God, wars
(declared and undeclared), acts of terrorism, riots, embargoes, civil insurrection, and other events
of force majeure, but shall not include a lack of funds or insufficiency of resources caused by
lack of funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual covenants the parties agree as
follows:
1. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall become effective on the date set forth
above.
2. ALIGNMENT. Both the SMSC and the City of Prior Lake agree to concept for the
north / south road as shown in Exhibit C. It is understood that while this concept shows a
general alignment, final design may adjust this alignment due to topography, wetland, or land
use considerations. Notwithstanding, the street improvements shall include traffic calming
design features such as a roundabout at the park entrance road, medians, minimum lane widths,
street lights, a trail and sidewalk system and a design speed of 35 MPH.
3. UTILITY EASEMENT. At the time the City submits the Endorsement Letter as
provided for in Paragraph 4, SMSC shall grant to the City an easement over the Property and
within the right-of-way of the planned location of Stemmer Ridge Road for water and sewer
purposes (the "Utility Easement"). The Easement shall grant the City the right to enter upon the
Property for the purpose of repairing and maintaining utilities located in the Utility Easement and
shall also include a duty to repair and restore any SMSC utility or roadway impacted by the
repair. The City may begin to utilize this Utility Easement on the earlier of the date the land is
taken into trust or upon completion of construction of the Utilities by the SMSC. After SMSC's
construction of the Utilities is complete, the City Manager shall present to the City Council a
resolution to vacate any portion of the easement area not necessary for the operation,
maintenance, or repair of the utilities. The City shall be responsible for all costs associated with
the operation, repair, and maintenance of the Utilities.
4. TRUST APPLICATION. The SMSC shall submit the Trust Application to the United
States government within sixty (60) days of the date of this Agreement. The land use for the
Trust Application for the Property is residential use, except for that property which is within one
thousand (1000) feet of CSAH 82/154th Street. The City shall submit a letter to the United States
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government endorsing the Trust Application (the "Endorsement Letter"). Said letter shall be in
the form attached as Exhibit D to this Agreement, and shall be submitted by the City with-in the
authorized comment period for the Trust Application. If the City fails to submit the
Endorsement Letter as required herein, the SMSC shall have the right to immediately terminate
this Agreement. The SMSC shall provide notice to the City within three (3) business days of its
receipt of a decision from the United States government on the Trust Application.
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The Project shall consist of the design and construction of
a right-of-way across the Property to provide access to future SMSC residential subdivisions, the
extension of Stemmer Ridge Road to CSAH 82/154th Street, the construction of water and sewer
utilities within the right-of-way of the extension of Stemmer Ridge Road and the initial phases of
construction of the SMSC residential subdivision, all as depicted on the attached Exhibit E,
incorporated herein.
6. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. SMSC shall have plans and specifications prepared
for the Project. The sewer and water plans shall meet the City's Public Works Design Manual
and SMSC plans for the storm sewer and ponds shall meet the requirements of the SMSC's
Design Manual. The street improvements shall meet MnDOT State Aid requirements. The plans
and specifications shall be subject to City approval as set forth below.
7. COST. SMSC shall be responsible for the full cost of the design, construction and
materials for the Project, including but not limited to street, curb and gutter, valves, manhole
covers, catch basins, and hydrants, except the material cost of the sanitary sewer pipe and water
pipe only which the City shall pay for by reimbursement to the SMSC as provided for herein.
The SMSC shall be responsible for the full cost of traffic safety improvements associated with
the street work including but not limited to medians and roundabouts.
8. BIDDING AND CONTRACT. SMSC shall obtain bids for construction of the Project.
The water and sanitary sewer pipe materials for the Utilities, to be paid for by the City, shall be
itemized as a line item on the bid. Labor for installation of the Utilities shall be itemized as a
separate line item. Once received, the bids shall be reviewed by both parties. The SMSC shall
award the construction contract to the approved bidder, provided however the pipe material bid
and the award of the construction contract shall be subject to the City Council approval as set
forth in Paragraph 9 hereof. Upon completion of installation of the Utilities the SMSC shall
invoice the City for the pipe material cost. The City shall pay the invoice within thirty (30)
calendar days. The SMSC shall supervise construction and administer the contract and shall be
the paying agent for all payments due to the contractor and any other individual or entity hired in
relation to the construction of the Project.
9. CITY APPROVAL. Prior to the award of the contract by the SMSC the City Council
shall have the opportunity to review and approve the construction bids relative to the pipe
material costs. The SMSC shall submit documents suitable for determining the pipe material
costs to the City for approval prior to execution of the documents or performance of any related
work. The City Council shall review the submission and shall provide to SMSC written approval
or objection within forty-five (45) days of the City's receipt of the document(s). If the City
Council objects, SMSC and the City shall use best efforts to achieve a mutually agreeable
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resolution on the pipe material cost. The approval of the bid, award of the bid, and execution of
the construction contract shall not occur until the City and SMSC achieve a resolution acceptable
to both parties.
10. COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. Construction of the Utilities portion of the
Project shall be completed within twelve (12) months of the date that SMSC receives notice that
the federal government has accepted the Property in Trust status. If the Property has not been
accepted into Trust by March 30, 2016 the City may upon written notice to the SMSC cancel this
agreement. Upon cancellation neither party shall have any obligations hereunder to the other.
Cancellation of the Agreement shall not terminate the easement granted to the City under
Paragraph 3 hereof.
11. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. After construction is complete, SMSC shall be
responsible for the repair and maintenance of the portion of Stemmer Ridge Road lying within
the Trust Property. The SMSC shall be responsible for, and bear the full cost of,restoring any
impacted City infrastructure to an "as was or better" condition subject to inspection and
acceptance by the City.
12. The City shall be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all portions of Stemmer
Ridge Road not located within the Trust Property. The City shall be responsible for maintenance
and repair of the City watermain and sanitary sewer pipe. The SMSC hereby grants the City
permission to manage traffic on Stemmer Ridge Road across the Trust Property for purposes of
maintenance and repair of the utilities, except that any temporary closure shall maintain resident
and emergency vehicle access to the Community residential subdivision served by the roadway
except in the event of a Force Majeure. The City shall be responsible for, and bear the full cost
of, restoring any impacted SMSC utilities or infrastructure to an "as was or better" condition
subject to inspection and acceptance by the SMSC.
13. INSPECTION. During construction of the Project, the City shall be responsible for
inspecting the City sewer and water systems by either City staff or an outside consultant
representing the City. The SMSC shall be responsible for inspecting the street improvements
and other utilities serving the SMSC.
14. SIGNAGE. The City shall have the non-exclusive right to install signage within the
right-of-way of Stemmer Ridge Road consistent with typical road signage that exists throughout
the City, including but not limited to directional signage to Spring Lake Regional Park and the
City Park.
15. ANNEXATION AREA. The granting of the easement and installation of the City water
and sewer utilities allows the City to serve the development of the approximately 2400 acre
annexation area agreed to by Spring Lake Township (the "Annexation Area").
16. RIGHTS OF PUBLIC. The SMSC shall use its best efforts to have the portion of the
constructed roadway lying on Trust Property listed on the Indian Reservation Roads Inventory
maintained by the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs that has the
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effect of making the roadway a public roadway. Until such listing is made, the SMSC grants to
the City, on behalf of the public, the right to use the portion of Stemmer Ridge Road on the Trust
Property. The SMSC may close Stemmer Ridge Road for such temporary periods of time that
are necessary for repair and maintenance of the road and for emergencies except that any such
closure shall maintain resident and emergency vehicle access to City residential subdivisions
except in the event of a Force Majeure.
17. FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE. The SMSC agrees to work with the City for the
future siting of water supply infrastructure and an integrated water supply system.
18. ACTS AND OMISSIONS. Each party shall be is responsible for its own acts and
omissions and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law. Nothing in this Agreement
constitutes a waiver by the City of any statutory or common law, defenses, immunities, or limits
on liability. In no event shall the obligations of the City for a tort claim exceed the amount that
the City would be obligated to pay under the provisions and limitations of Minn. Stat. Chap 466.
In no event shall the obligations of the SMSC for a tort claim exceed the amount the SMSC
would be obligated to pay under the provision and limitations of the SMSC Tort Claims
Ordinance.
19. DATA PRACTICES. All data created, collected, received, maintained or disseminated
by the City for any purpose in the course of this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, any other applicable state statute, or any
state rules adopted to implement the act, as well as federal regulations on data privacy. The
SMSC asserts that it is not subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
20. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES. In the event of a breach of the Agreement, neither
party shall be entitled to recover punitive, special or consequential damages or damages for loss
of business.
21. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party shall assign this Agreement, nor any interest arising
herein, without the prior written consent of the other party.
22. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any portion
hereof is, for any reason, held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such
decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
23. WAIVER. No action nor failure to act by the City or the SMSC shall constitute a waiver
of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Agreement, nor shall any such action or
failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as may
be specifically agreed in writing.
24. AUTHORIZATION. This Agreement and all of its terms have been authorized and
approved by the SMSC's Business Council Resolution No. , adopted the day of
2015, attached hereto as Exhibit F. This Agreement and all of its terms have
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been authorized and approved by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake by Resolution
adopted the day of , 201_, attached hereto as Exhibit G.
25. NON-IMPAIRMENT. SMSC's Business Council will not initiate enactment of any
law, ordinance, rule, or regulation that would impair the obligations of the SMSC under this
Agreement.
26. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES REGARDING IMPAIRMENT. The
Business Council represents and warrants that it will not initiate any action to impair this
Agreement, including an action to rescind this Agreement or any waiver contained herein except
where the Business Council is acting on behalf of the SMSC as the non-breaching party in a
breach of this Agreement.
27. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may meet if agreed to by both to attempt to
negotiate an amicable resolution of any dispute arising from this Agreement.
28. NON-WAIVER OF IMMUNITY. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute a waiver
of the SMSC's sovereign immunity to suit.
29. NOTICES. Notices to be given under this Agreement shall be given by enclosing the
same in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid and deposited in same in the U.S. Postal Service,
addressed to the parties as listed below:
City of Prior Lake Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Attn: City Engineer Attn: William Rudnicki
4646 Dakota Ave SE 2330 Sioux Trail NW
Prior Lake, MN 55372 Prior Lake, MN 55376
30. SIGNING OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and on
different dates by each party without affecting the validity thereof.
31. INTEGRATION. The entire and integrated agreement of the parties contained in this
Agreement shall supersede all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements between the
parties regarding the subject matter hereof, whether written or oral.
32. RECITALS. The recitals set forth in paragraphs A through H are incorporated herein
and made a part hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed as of the day and year
first above written.
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank. Signature Pages Follow.]
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
BY:
Kenneth L. Hedberg, Mayor
BY:
Frank Boyles, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 2015, by Kenneth L. Hedberg and Frank Boyles, the Mayor and City Manager,
respectively, of the City of Prior Lake, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council.
Notary Public
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
By: Charlie Vig
Its: Tribal Chairman
By: William J. Hardacker
Its: Special Staff Legal Counsel
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF SCOTT )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 2015, by Charlie Vig and William J. Hardacker, the Tribal Chairman and Special
Staff Legal Counsel, respectively, of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, a federally
recognized Indian Tribe, on behalf of the tribe and pursuant to the authority granted by its
General Council.
Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
(Sketch Depiction of SMSC Property—Recital A]
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EXHIBIT B
[Legal Description of SMSC Property—Recital A]
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EXHIBIT C
[North/South Road Alignment—Paragraph 2]
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EXHIBIT D
[Endorsement Letter—Paragraph 41
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EXHIBIT E
[Project Design Depiction—Paragraph 51
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EXHIBIT F
[SMSC Resolution—Paragraph 241
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EXHIBIT G
[SMSC Resolution—Paragraph 241
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City Attorney Memo Regarding
Fee to Trust Decision
(Electronic Pages 101-107)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Richard Rosow and Sarah Schwarzhoff
DATE: January 22, 2015
RE: Fee to Trust Decision
Our File No.: 4200.012
There are a number of consistent objections and responses by both the IBIA and the Court.
The following is a summary of those issues and responses. Summaries of the IBIA and
Court cases are set forth below. I did not find any cases that specifically address Councilor
Keeney's questions. There are several cases that address costs but none that have a project
in process.
Consistent objections
Need for Land
• Objectors argue that the tribe needs to show a need for the land to be in trust, not
just a need for the land. The IBIA and Courts consistently find that only a need for the
land is required.
• Objectors argue that the tribe is economically successful so does not "need" land.
The IBIA and Courts consistently find that while the tribe's economic status can be
considered it is not determinative regarding need.
• The IBIA and the Courts use a very broad approach in determining what constitutes
need including economic development, reclaiming old land, housing, security, services,
agriculture, etc.
Tax Impact
• Objectors argue that the cumulative impact of all trust land must be considered.
The IBIA and Courts consistently find that cumulative impact"could"be relevant in certain
circumstances but no cases state what those circumstances are and no cases find cumulative
impact relevant.
• Objectors argue that the loss of revenue is especially important as the objector must
The IBIA and Courts generally find that the tribe will be taking over
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many services and look to the benefits and payments the tribe contributes to the
community. Generally the IBIA and Courts find any tax impact to be minimal.
Jurisdiction
• Objectors raise issues relating to the patchwork of jurisdiction and the conflicts.
The IBIA and Courts consistently find that differing jurisdiction, even in a patchwork
manner, is not, sufficient to stop a transfer to trust.
BIA ability to administer
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• Objectors raise the issue of BIA administration. No cases found that the BIA would
be unable to administer.
Denials of Transfer
There are several denials of transfer where a tribe has filed the application. However,those
denials are related to other types of issues such as: a pending dispute in tribal government;
Executive Branch of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes v.Acting Southern Plains Regional
Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs 59 IBIA 39 (07/23/2014); gaming which has additional
criteria; and other constitutional,jurisdictional or Carcieri type issues.
The IBIA did approve the Secretary's denial of one tribe's application. The application
was initially approved. However, after approval the tribe changed the intended use of the
land and paved a parking area prior to the land actually being accepted into trust. The
Secretary reconsidered and denied the application. The Court found that the Secretary's
reconsideration was reasonable and noted that it did not prohibit future transfer
applications. The Secretary's decision appears to be related to the change in use while the
transfer was still in process and the additional gaming requirements. Sycuan Band of
Mission Indians v. Acting Sacramento Area Director Bureau of Indian Affairs, 31 IBIA
238 (11/05/1997)
The other denials of transfer are related to individuals, for whom different criteria exists:
Applicant was deceased, the IBIA found that the BIA has no authority to acquire land for
the decedent or his estate. Transfer denied.
Darrell Chissoe v. Acting Eastern Oklahoma Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
59 IBIA 304 (01/09/2015)
The IBIA found that the individual did not show a need for assistance in handing his affairs.
Transfer denied.
Louis J. King, Jr. v. Eastern Oklahoma Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 46
IBIA 149 (12/13/2007)
The IBIA found that the individual did not establish need for transfer, justification for
removal from taxes or need for assistance in handling affairs. Transfer denied.
Johnny Louis McAlpine v. Muskogee Area Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 19 IBIA 2
(10/10/1990), Affirmed by 10th circuit.
Approval of Transfer
The following cases focused on review of criteria and result in approval of the transfer.
The summaries below include a summary of the IBIA or Court's review of the criteria and
the result of the case:
The 8th Circuit found that the tribe did need the land for diversity in economic development
and to generate income. The Court confirmed that the tribe need only establish the need
for land not the need for the land to be in trust. The Court found that the purpose for the
land was industrial park and a scenic byway which the Court deemed acceptable. The
Court found that the BIA did not need to consider gaming in analyzing the use of the land
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as there was no evidence that the tribe intended to use the land for gaming. The Court
found that the loss of tax revenue was not significant. The Court also found that the there
was no need to consider the tax loss from projected future development. The Court found
that there were minimal jurisdictional issues and that the BIA had the ability to administer
the property after transfer. The Court granted summary judgment for the Secretary and
approved the transfer.
S. Dakota v. U.S. Dep't of Interior, 423 F.3d 790, 793 (8th Cir. 2005)
The Court found that the tribe needed the land to reconstruct its territory due to a major
loss in historical land. The Court also found that the tribe needed the land for cultural and
social preservation, self-determination, self-sufficiency and economic growth. The Court
held that the BIA did not need to consider the use of the land for gaming as speculative
uses did not need to be considered. The Court granted summary judgment for the tribe and
approved the transfer.
City of Yreka v. Salazar, No. CIV. 2:10-1734 WBS E, 2011 WL 2433660, at *10 (E.D.
Cal. June 14, 2011)
The Court found that the tribe needed the land for economic growth and job opportunities.
The Court held that the tribe needed to show a need for the land not a need for land to be
held in trust. The Court found that there was a loss of tax revenue but that the County
would need to provide fewer services as well. The Court held that there is no need for the
BIA to consider the cumulative loss in tax revenue of the property at issue or the cumulative
loss due to other trust transfers. The Court found no jurisdictional conflicts and that the
BIA was able to administer the transfer. The Court granted summary judgment for the
Secretary and approved the transfer.
Cnty. of Charles Mix v. U.S. Dep't of Interior, 799 F. Supp. 2d 1027 (D.S.D. 2011) affd,
674 F.3d 898 (8th Cir. 2012)
The Court found the tribe needed the land for agricultural, consolidation of land, and
housing. The Court held that the tribe needed to show a need for the land not a need for
land to be held in trust and held that the fact that the tribe already owns fee title to the land
does not negate the need for the land. The Court found that the loss in tan revenue was
minimal and that eth BIA did not need to consider cumulative impact of tax revenue loss.
The Court found that jurisdictional issues were already a concern but that the transfer
would not increase the issues. The Court found that the BIA had the ability to administer
the transfer. The Court granted summary judgment for the Secretary and approved the
transfer.
S. Dakota v. U.S. Dep't of Interior, 775 F. Supp. 2d 1129, 1145 (D.S.D. 2011)
The Court held that the BIA only needed to evaluate the proposed use of the land not other
possible uses. The Court found that the tribe needed the land for self-determination,
economic development, and housing. The Court found that the BIA considered loss of tax
revenue and that there was no need for the BIA to consider possible future lost tax revenue.
The Court found that the BIA considered potential problems and found significant issues
to be unlikely. The City argued that a conditional transfer (i.e. transfer conditioned on
continued payment of taxes) should be granted. The Court found that there was no
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authority to grant conditional transfer. The Court granted the Secretary's motion to dismiss
and approved the transfer.
City of Lincoln City v. U.S. Dep't of Interior, 229 F. Supp. 2d 1109, 1132 (D. Or. 2002)
The IBIA found that the tribe had many members but little land and therefore needed the
land for housing, education, cultural health and social services. The Court held that the
BIA can consider the financial status of the tribe in determining need but that the factor
was not determinative. The IBIA found that the use of the land was for housing and
community services. The IBIA found that the tax revenue loss was de minims and was
offset by the tribe's contributions to community. The IBIA approved the transfer.
County of Sauk, Wisconsin v. Midwest Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
45 IBIA 201 (08/31/2007)
The IBIA found that the tribe needed the land for housing and community services. The
IBIA found minimal tax revenue loss and held that there was no need to speculate about
future possible tax revenue loss. The IBIA approved the transfer.
Sauk Cnty.v. U.S.Dep't of Interior,No. 07-CV-543-BBC,2008 WL 2225680,at*5 (W.D.
Wis. May 29, 2008)
The IBIA found that there was no need to consider the cumulative effect of lost tax revenue.
The IBIA did note that there may be a case in which cumulative effect(either future losses
from the property in question or the overall effect of trust transfers) might be relevant but
did not specify in what circumstances that might occur. The IBIA also noted that road
maintenance costs were not an issue because tribe has contributed over 1.6 million to road
maintenance. The IBIA approved the transfer.
State of Kansas v. Acting Southern Plains Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 53
IBIA 32 (02/11/2011)
The IBIA found the tribe needed the land for agriculture, growth, self-sufficiency and self-
determination. The IBIA held that the tribe needed only show the need for the land not the
need for the land to be held in trust. The IBIA found that there was no need to consider
cumulative impact of tax revenue loss. The IBIA acknowledged that the City would need
to provide road maintenance but noted that the tribe had contributed considerable funds to
roads and bridges both on and off the reservation. The IBIA found no jurisdictional issues
an approved the transfer.
State of Kansas and Jackson County, Kansas v. Acting Southern Plains Regional Director,
Bureau of Indian Affairs 56 IBIA 220 (03/15/2013)
The IBIA found the tribe needed the land for farming, homes, development, and
preservation. The IBIA noted that the tribe only needed to provide reasonable intended use
not specific detail. The IBIA held that it was not necessary to consider speculative future
tax losses or cumulative losses. The IBIA approved the transfer.
Shawano County, Wisconsin v. Acting Midwest Regional Director, Bureau of Indian
Affairs, 53 IBIA 62 (02/28/2011)
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The County argued that the sole reason the tribe sought the transfer was to avoid taxes.
The IBIA found that there was no evidence of such intend and that even if that was the
tribe's intent there was no prohibition against transferring the property to trust to avoid
taxes. The IBIA found that the tax loss was a tiny percentage of the County's budget and
that there was no evidence the loss was significant. The IBIA approved the transfer.
Carroll County, Mississippi, Board of Supervisors v. Acting Eastern Regional Director,
Bureau of Indian Affairs, 56 IBIA 194 (02/15/2013)
The IBIA found the tribe needed the land for housing, economic development and self-
determination and that the use of the land was to be for conservation. The IBIA found no
significant tax loss and held that cumulative tax loss was irrelevant. The IBIA also held
that the tribe's financial ability to pay the taxes was irrelevant. The IBIA noted that no
jurisdictional issues were raised and approved the transfer.
Benewah County,Idaho v.Northwest Regional Director,Bureau of Indian Affairs 55 IBIA
281 (09/21/2012)
The IBIA held the tribe needed for an existing transfer station. The IBIA held that the tribe
did not need to provide an acre by acre justification. The IBIA found no significant loss
of tax revenue. The IBIA held that a general statement that services would be affected was
not sufficient to show increased burden on the County and noted that the tribe provides
services as well. The IBIA held that it did not need to consider potential issues. The IBIA
did consider existing issues and found them not to be significant. The IBIA did note that
there was a right of way concern but as it had not been raised previously it was not properly
before the IBIA. The IBIA approved the transfer.
State of New York; Franklin County,New York; and Town of Fort Covington,New York
v. Acting Eastern Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs 58 IBIA 323 (06/11/2014)
The IBIA found the tribe needed the land for revenue leasing and forestry, consolidation,
federal funding, and to increase self-government, self-determination and self-sufficiency
by reducing state and local jurisdiction. The IBIA determined that the land would be used
for preservation and timber as it was previously used. The IBIA found minimal tax revenue
loss and held that the loss was offset by the BIA and tribe providing most services. The
IBIA held that the cumulative impact of loss of revenue was irrelevant. The IBIA found
no evidence of jurisdictional issues. The IBIA affirmed the BIA's analysis of the criteria
but remanded to the BIA to consider environmental issues.
Thurston County, Nebraska v. Acting Great Plains Regional Director, Bureau of Indian
Affairs, 56 IBIA 62 (12/18/2012)
The IBIA found that the individual applicant needed the land for a home site. The IBIA
found minimal tax loss which was offset by the services the BIA would provide. The IBIA
approved the transfer.
City of Eagle Butte, South Dakota v. Acting Great Plains Regional Director, Bureau of
Indian Affairs 49 IBIA 75 (04/10/2009)
The IBIA found the tribe needed the land for an assisted living unit. The IBIA found that
the establishment of an assisted living unit relieved the County's demand for elder living
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which would balance out the lost tax revenue. The IBIA also noted the tribe had
contributed to roads, fire, police, and conservation. The IBIA approved the transfer.
Aitkin County, Minnesota v. Acting Midwest Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
47 IBIA 99 (06/12/2008)
The IBIA found that the BIA only needed to consider intended use of the land not gaming
which was not identified as an intended use. The IBIA approved the transfer.
Preservation of Los Olivos and Preservation of Santa Ynez v. Pacific Regional Director,
Bureau of Indian Affairs 58 IBIA 278 (06/03/2014)
The IBIA found no need to consider possible increased revenue lost from future
development, only removal from tax roles as the property currently exists. The IBIA
approved the transfer.
Skagit County, Washington v. Northwest Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs 43
IBIA 62 (05/24/2006)
The IBIA held that the tribe needed to show a need for the land not the need for the land to
be held in trust. The IBIA found the tax revenue loss was minimal and that cumulative
loss did not need to be considered. The IBIA found no jurisdictional issues. The IBIA did
note that Regional Director should have provided more analysis of the criteria and that
there were mistakes in the decision,but concluded that the record was sufficient to support
the decision and approved the transfer.
State of South Dakota and Moody County, South Dakota v. Acting Great Plains Regional
Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 39 IBIA 283 (04/06/2004)
Agency requested that the transfer be conditioned on the tribes continued payment of
assessment for imported water and property taxes. The IBIA found that such a condition
was not necessary and that there was no requirement that payments continue.
Desert Water Agency v. Acting Pacific Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 59
IBIA 119 (09/08/2014)
Remand
There were a number of cases remanded back to the Secretary, however, these were
primarily due to a lack of consideration in the decision and the cases provided little analysis
of the factors:
Butte Cnty., Cal. v. Hogen, 613 F.3d 190, 194 (D.C. Cir. 2010)
Thurston County,Nebraska v. Great Plains Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
56 IBIA 296 (04/30/2013)
Village of Hobart, Wisconsin v. Midwest Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
57 IBIA 4 (05/09/2013)
Village of Ruidoso,New Mexico v. Albuquerque Area Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
32 IBIA 130 (04/14/1998)