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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
AGENDA #: 9B
PREPARED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER
PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS REGARDING THE
PROPOSED FEE TO TRUST APPLICATION OF THE SMSC FOR 72.88
ACRES KNOWN AS GROUP P PROPERTY
DISCUSSION: Introduction
This agenda item is a status report only and requires no City Council action
at this time.
History
On July 26, 2016 the City received the official Notice of (Non-Gaming) Land
Acquisition Application for 72.88 acres known as the Group P Property. The
City requested and was granted a 30-day extension to make comments until
Septmeber 27, 2016.
The City Council’s Fee to Trust Work Group. Mayor Hedberg, Councilor
Keeney, Attorney Schwarzhoff, and myself met to discuss this application.
We concurred that the key issue with respect to this application is the
construction and maintenance of North Bernus Road, a collector street,
which is located near the southerly boarder of the property and will ultimately
make a connection between McKenna and County Road 21.
Current Circumstances
The City staff and the SMSC staff have begun to discuss this topic but need
more time. Therefore, the request for a second thirty day extension was sent
last Friday (attached) with the support of the SMSC staff. Attached is an
email from the BIA indicating that it is their intention to grant the extension
since both parties agree and that a letter to that effect should be forthcoming
by Monday, September 26, 2016.
Conclusion
No action is necessary at this time. An agenda item will be placed on either
the October 10 or October 24 City Council meeting.
Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofprior lake.com
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
September 23, 2016
Ms. Diane K. Rosen
Regional Director
United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Midwest Regional Office
Norman Pointe II
5600 West American Boulevard, Suite 500
Bloomington, MN 55437
Dear Ms. Rosen,
On July 28, 2016, the City received the official Notice (Non-Gaming) Land Acquisition Application for
72.88 acres known as the Group P property. We requested and we were granted a 30-day extension to
September 27, 2016. The City and the SMSC staff are in the process of discussing roadway issues which
have potential impacts on significant portions of land on the outside of the Group P property.
The City of Prior Lake therefore requests an additional 30-day extension of the deadline to submit
comments and the requested information, as provided for in the Notice. We will submit our comments
by October 27, 2016. It is my understanding that SMSC staff are amenable to this request.
If you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Frank Boyles
City Manager
cc: Mayor and City Council
City Attorney
Bill Rudnicki, SMSC Tribal Administrator
Stan Ellison, Director of Land and Natural Resources
Victoria Ranua, Environmental Assessment Realty Specialist
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Ann Schroeder
From:Baker, Russell <russell.baker@bia.gov>
Sent:Friday, September 23, 2016 11:36 AM
To:Victoria Ranua (CC)
Cc:Ann Schroeder; thomas.wilkins@bia.gov; Bill Rudnicki (CC); Stan Ellison (CC); Frank Boyles
Subject:Re: Fee to Trust Application for Group P Property
Hi Victoria,
The City's request should be approved by Monday. Please let everyone know. We will scan and get everyone a
copy on Monday when it is signed.
Thanks,
Russell
On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 11:21 AM, Victoria Ranua (CC) <Victoria.Ranua@shakopeedakota.org> wrote:
Thomas and Russell,
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is in favor of a 30-day extension for the City of Prior Lake on
Group P as we work through areas of mutual interest and concerns on our shared roadways.
VICTORIA RANUA
Environmental Realty Spec • Land and Natural Resources Department
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
d: 952.496.6160
SMSCLand.org
Victoria.Ranua@Shakopeedakota.org
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is a federally recognized,
sovereign Indian tribe located southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul. With a
focus on being a good neighbor, good steward of the earth, and good
employer, the SMSC is committed to charitable donations, community
partnerships, a healthy environment, and a strong economy.
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From: Ann Schroeder [mailto:aschroeder@cityofpriorlake.com]
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:57 AM
To: thomas.wilkins@bia.gov; russell.baker@bia.gov
Cc: Bill Rudnicki (CC); Victoria Ranua (CC); Stan Ellison (CC); Frank Boyles
Subject: Fee to Trust Application for Group P Property
Good Morning,
Attached is a copy of a letter that will be mailed today regarding the Group P property land acquisition.
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