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Home My WebLink About09(A) - Consider Approval of a Response to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding the Proposed Fee to Trust Application Known as Hinhakaga ReportUnited States Department of the Interior BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Midwest Regional Office Norman Pointe [l 5600 American Boulevard West, Suite #500 Bloomington, Minnesota 55437 lN REPLI'Remn l'o: Division of Fee to Trust Highe4kate JUN 0I 2020 NOTTCN OF (NON-GAUTNG) LAND ACQUTSTTION AppucarroN Pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations. Title 25, INDIANS, part l5l notice is given ofthe application filed by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to have real property accepted "in trust" for said applicant by the United States of America. The determination whether to acquire this property"'in trust" will be made in the exercise of discretionaryauthority which is vested in the Secretary of the Interior, or his authorized representative,U'S' Department of Interior. To assist us in the exercise of that discretion, we invite yourcomments on the proposed acquisition. In order for the Secretary to assess the impact of theremoval of the subject property from the tax rolls. and if appli.utl. to you. orgunization. w.ealso request that you provide the following information: I ) If known' the annual amount of property taxes currently levied on the subjectproperty allocated to your organization;2) Any special assessments, and amounts thereof. that are currently assessed against the property in support of your organization; 3) Any governmental services that are currently provided to the property by your organization; and 4) If subject to zoning. holv the intended use is consistent. or inconsistent, with thezoning. we provide the following information regarding this application Applicant: Shakopee Mdelvakanton Sioux Community Lesal Land Description/Site Location: MZRO , r. r^ (PtD#279230015)That part of the North Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township I I 5, Range 22.Scott County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said North Half of the Northwest euarter: thence onan.1s-sumed bearing of North 0l degrees 00 minutes 36 seconds East alon! the West line ofsaid North Half of the Northwest Quarter a distance of 660.20 feet: thence\ortn g9 degrees47 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 658.93 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence continuing North 89 degrees 47 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of651'06 feet; thence south 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 664.16 feetmore or less to the South line of said North Half of the Northwest euarter; thence westerlyalong said South line a distance of 662.73 feet more or less to the intersection with a linedrawn parallelwith the West line of said North Half of the Northwest euarter from the pointof beginning; thence North 0l degrees 00 minutes 36 seconds East aLng said parallel line662'38 feet more or less to the point of beginning. Together with an app-urtenant easementfor ingress and egress and utility purposes over the No-rtherly 66.00 feet (measured parallelto the North line thereof) of the following described property: That part of the North Half ofthe Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 115, nun!.22, S'cott County, Minnesotadescribed as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said North Half of the Northwest euarter; thenceon an assumed bearing of North 0l degrees 00 minutes 36 seconds East alon! the West lineof said North Half of the Northwest Quarter a distance of 660.20 feet; thince North g9 degrees 47 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 1309.99 feet to the point of beginning ofthe land to be described; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of664'16 feet more or less to the South line of said North Half of the Northwest euarter; lhence easterly along said South line a distance of 1284.62 feet to the West line of the East33'00 feet of said North half of the Northwest Quarter; thence Northerly along said West lineof the East 33.00 feet to the North line of the South 200.00 feet of said North Half of theNorthwest Quarter: thence East along said North line of the South 200.00 feet to the East lineof said North Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence North along said East line a distance of468'26 feet to the intersection with a line drawn North 89 degrees 47 minutes 07 seconds Eastf'^"1llt point of beginning, thence South 89 degrees 47 milutes 07 seconds West a distanceof 13 I 7 .62 feet to the point of beginning. Abstract Property 2326Pike Lake Road, prior Lake. MN 55379 PHPN - ( PtD# 2sg230 t30)That part of the South one-half of the South one-Half of the Northeasi euarter of Section23, Township 115, Range zz,scott county, Minnesota, lying west of the Township Roadand Northerly of the following described line: Beginning ut ttl. intersection of a line drawnparallelwith and distant 150.00 feet Norrh (as meisured"at right angles) of the South line ofsaid South one-Half of the South one-Half of the Northeasi euarter and the centerline ofsaid Township Road; thence Westerly along said parallel line a distance of 309.60 feeu thenceNorthwesterly a distanc e of 443.4 feet, more or liss, to a point on the West line of said Southone-Half of the South one-Half of the Northeast Quarter distant 200.00 feet Northerly of theSouthwest corner thereof. Abstract Property 13470 Pike Lake Trail NE, prior Lake, MN 55372 PKLparcetA: etD#259230110, ptD#259230n2,ptD#259230111) That part of the South Half of the South Half of the Northeast euarter of Section 23. -l-ownship I l5' Range 22, Scott county, Minnesota. described as folrows: Page 2 of8 commencing at the southeast corner of said South Half of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter, thence North 89 degrees 4l minutes 06 seconds West (assumed bearing) along theSouth line of said South Half of the South Half of the Northeast euarter a distance of 761.10feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence North 04 degrees 09 minutes33 seconds east a distance of 297.00 feet; thence 86 degrees 27 minutes 37 seconds west adistance of 390.10 feet; thence North 00 degrees 23 miiutes 45 seconds East a distance ofll8'll feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes I5 seconds West a distance of 700.24 feetmore or less to the centerline of Pike Lake Trail; thence Southwesterly along said centerlineto its intersection with said South line of the South Half of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence Easterly along said South line a distance of I l23.g4to the point of beginning. Parcel B: The South Half of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter (S l/2 of S l/2 of NE l/4) EXCEpTall that land lying West of the Township Road in the South Half of the South Half of theNortheast Quarter (S ll2 of S l/2 of NE l7+7, all in Section 23, Township I 15, Range 22, ScottCounty, Minnesota. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the foilowing described property: That part of the South Half of the South Half of the Northeast euar-ter (S l/2 of S l/2 of NEl/4) of Section 23, Township 115, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesota, described as fbllows:commencing at the southeast corner of said South Half tf the South Half of the Northeast Quarter, thence North 89 degrees 4l minutes 06 seconds West (assumed bearing) along theSouth line of said South Half of the South Half of the Northeast euarter a distance of 761.10feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence North 04 degrees 09 minutes33 seconds east a distance of 297.00 feet; thence 86 degrees 27 minutes 37 seconds west adistance of 390.10 feet; thence North 00 degrees 23 miiutes 45 seconds East a distance ofI 18' l I feet; thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes l5 seconds West a distance of 700.24 feetmore or less to the centerline of Pike Lake Trail; thence Southwesterly along said centerlineto its intersection with said South line of the South Half of the South Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence Easterly along said South line a distance of I l23.g4to the point of beginning.Abstract Property vG ,,... (PID# 250720320)outlot B, Titus lst Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situated in ScottCounty, Minnesota. Abstract Property 13171Pike Lake TrailNE, prior Lake, MN 55372 osN r F. (pID# 27r3oooro)Lot l. Block I ' Fox Run First Addition, according to the recorded plat tirereof, and situated inScott County, Minnesota. Abstract Property 8029 Martindale Drive E. Shakopee, MN Page 3 of8 LDMN (PrD# 279240021) That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township ttS, Range 22, which lies South of the North 725.85 feet thereof and except that part thereof embraced in the plat of Horizon Heights, Scott county, Minnesota. Abstract Property 7979 Martindale Drive, Shakopee, MN 55372 CRGN etD#27t300022)Lot2, Block l, Fox Run First Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situated in Scott County, Minnesota. EXCEPTING therefrom the West 198 feet of said Lot 2 lying Northerly of the South 484 feet thereof and lying southwesterly of line drawn parallel with and 60 feet southwesterly of northeasterly line of said Lot 2. Abstract Property o'LoGLN 3 (PrD#2792300r0) The North Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 23, Township l l5 North, Range 22West,of the 5th Principal Meridian. Scott County, Minnesota EXC-EPT that part thereof lying southerly of the following described line: Commencing at the southwest coiner of said North Half of Northwest Quarter;thence on an assumed bearing of North 0l degrees 00 minutes 36 seconds East along the West line of said North Half of Northwest Quarter u dirtun.. of 660.20 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described: thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 2627.66 feet more or less to the East line of said North Half of Northwest Quarter and there terminating. And also EXCEPT that part of the North Half of the Northwest euarter of Section 23, Township I l5 North, Range 22 West, Scott County, Minnesota which is denoted and shown as Parcel 4 and Parcel 4A on Scott County Right of Way Plat No. 59. according to the record plat thereof. on file in the Office of the iounty Recorder. Scott County, Minnesota. Abstract Property GDE (PrD#279240030) The South half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township I 15, Range 22, ScottCounty, Minnesota, EXCEPT the North 300 feet of the Easterly 726 feet-thereof and EXCEPT the South 330 feet of the East half of said South half of the Norrhwest euarrer andEXCEPT the Westerly 1073.93 feet thereof. Abstract Property 2450 Muhlenhardt Road, Shakopee, MN 55379 WDMNS erD#2791s0021) The East One-Half (E I /2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) and Government Lot 2,lyingSouth of the centerline of County Road #16, in Section 15, Township l l5, Range 22, Scott County. Minnesota except that part which is denoted and shown as Parcel 2 on Scott County Right of Way Plat No. 60 filed as Document No. 820757. Abstract Property Page 4 of8 BRU That part of the South tt2 of theSouth tt2 of theNortheast v4 ofr."[Ij?5,';33'r:iio'l ,,,Range 22, Scott C9?1,r, JVlinnesota, lying West of the Township Road and Southerly of the fo-llowing described line: Beginning atihe-intersection of a line drawn p"."ii.r *ith and distant lf^0'0^feet-North (as measured at right angles of the South line of said South l12 of the Southl/2 of the Northeast Quarter and the centeiline of said Township Road); thencowesterly alongsaid parallel line a distance of 309.60 feet; thence Northwesteriy a disianc e of 4,43.4feet moreor.less to a point on the West line of said South ll2 of the Souih ll2 of the Northeast euartera distance of 200.00 feet Northerly to the Southwest corner thereof, Scott County, Minnesota.Abstract property 13496 Pike Lake TrailNE, prior Lake. MN 55372 CRGN2 f ., GID# 27t3O0O2t)The West 198 feet of that part of Lot2, Block l, Fox Run First Addition, according to therecorded plat thereof, Scott^County, Minnesota, lying northerly of the Soutir +g+ f..t thereofand - lying southwesterly of a line drawn paraliel "with and 60 feet southwesterly of thenortheasterly line of said Lot2. Abstract property 8075 Martindale Drive E, prior Lake, MN 55372 JNSTN eID#259220041, ptD#258010450) Parcel l: The East one quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast i2ua.ter 1f t/4 of SEl14 of sE l/4) of Section 22, Township I15, Range 22, Scott county, Miniesota.' Together with that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest euarter of Section 23,Township I l5 North, Range 22 West. Scoti County, Minnesota, which lies westerly of thewesterly boundary of.scott.County Right of Way-Plat No. 58, Scott County, Minnesota,according to the record plat thereof, on, in, and for Scott county, Minnesota. And Parcel 2.-!hy part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE l/4 of SE ll4) ofSection 22, Township Il5, Range 22, Scott County, Minnesotal lying Westorine East one-fourth of the Southeast Quarter orthe Southeast Quarter und Eurt'of in. folto*in! describedline: Begjnning^at a point on the South line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southe'ast euarterdistant 487.82 feet West of the Southeast corner thereof; thence North parallel with the Eastline of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter to tr-t. intersection with the North lineof said southeast Quarter of the Southeast euarter and there terminatingAbstract property 3960 l40th Street NW, prior Lake. MN 55372 LNDL f ., (PtD# 279240033)The South 330 feet of the East Half of the South Half of the Northwest euarter(E I 12 of S llZof NW ll4) of Section 24,Township H5, Range 22,scottctunty, MinnesotaAbstract property 2560 Muhlenhardt Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379 STR rhat parr orthe North Halrorthe Northwest euarter "r['.:?t"']3i+:If;r1,(r?:?:"'r2'il.-S:o{ 9gyty, Minnesota described as follows: Commencinjat tne southwest corner of saidNorth Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of North oi'oeg.ee oominutes 36 seconds East alongthe west line of said North Half of ihe Northwest euarter a page 5 ofg distance of 660.20 feet; thence North 89 degrees 47 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of1309'99 feet to the point of beginningof the i-and to be described; thence souitr 00 degrees 00minutes 00 seconds West a distance of AAq.16 feet more or less to the south line of said NorthHalf of the Northwest Quarter; thence easterly along said south line a distance of l2g4.62 feetto the west line of the east 33.00 feer of ruia No,ih Half of th. No;h;;;i-eru.t.r; rhencengrth.elly along said west line of the east 33.00 feet to the north line of the south 200.00 feetof said North Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence east along raia no.tt lir" or the south200'00 feet to the east line of said North Half of the Northwesi euarter; thence north alongsaid east line a distance of 468.26 feet to the intersection *ittl u liie drawn Norttr g9 degrees47 minutes 07 seconds.East from _the po_in_t of beginning; thence South g9 degrees 47 minutes07 seconds West, a distance of lll7.62 feet to thE'point of beginning, Scott County,Minnesota. Abstract Property 23 l8 Pike Lake Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379 Containing 294.908 acres, more or less. The Midwest Regional office has under consideration an application for the transfer of realproperty held by Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Communiiy to be transferred to the UnitedStates in trust lor the benefit of the shakopee Mdewakanton siou* community. The Hipharjkaga location and physical characteristics of the subject parcels make itparticularly suitable for natural area preservation as the area "ontuini little development,remnant forest lands, some agricultural lands, and quality wetlands. Long range p'lans includepotentially exploring a partnership with the City of Prioi Lake to develof a na-ture trail thatextends west from Pike Lake Trail to County Road 21. Ultimately the lands will be utilizedto preserve a diversity of landscapes, enhance access to natural areas. and contribute to thecommunity's wellbeing. The Tribe is meeting its trust responsibility to maintain and preserveDakota culture and lifeways by preserving and diversifying its lands for both current andfuture generations. In addition to the natural features, the Hi0harjkaga parcels contain five rural single familyhomes and six storage buildings. The storage raciliii.s are used for Tribal goveiment storage of land maintenance and natural resource management equipment. The subjectparcels are used for natural area preservation, agricultu;e, tribal opeiations, and housing. As indicated above, the purpose for seeking your comments regarding the proposed trust landacquisition is to obtain sufficient data that would enable an analysis of the potential impacton local/state government, which may result from the removal ortn. subject p.of".ty tio*the tax roll and localjurisdiction. This notice does not constitute" or replace. a_notice that might be issued for the purpose ofcompliance with the National Environmental policy act oit goq. Your written comments should be addressed to the Bureau of Indian Affairs office listed atthe top of this notice. Any comments received within thirty days of your receipt of this noticewillbe considered and made a part of our record. you may be granted one thirty_dayextension of time to furnish comments, provided you submit a written justification requesting page 6 ofg such an extension within thirty days of receipt of this letter. Additionally, copies of allcomments will be provided to the applicant ior a response. you will be notified of thedecision to approve or deny the application. If any party receiving this notice is aware of additional governmental entities that may beaffected by the subject acquisition, prease forward u.op"y ro ruio party. 1 :opv of the application, excluding any documentation exempted under the Freedom ofInformation Act (FolA), is availabG foi review at the above uidr.rr. a ..qu.rtil *ake anappointment to review the application, or questions regarding the application, *uy u.directed to Russell Baker, Supervisory Reatty Special[t, Diiision of Fee to Trusr, at (612)725-4583. Sincerely, Regional Director Page 7 of8 BY CERTIFIED MAIL _ RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED: State of Minnesota Governor 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St Paul, Minnesota 55155 Office of the Administrator Scott County 200 Fourth Avenue West Shakopee, Minnesota 55379- I 220 Office of the Mayor City of Shakopee 129 South Holmes Street Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Office of the City Administrator City of Prior Lake 4646 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, Minnesota 553 72- 1 714 Minnesota Department ol Transportation Attn: Director of Aeronautics 222E.PlatoBlvd. St. Paul, Minnesota 55107 BY FIRST CLASS MAIL: Nicole Hendrickson Tribal Planner, Land Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community 2330 Sioux Trail NW Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 9489 0090 0027 6154 1493 63 9489 0090 0027 6154 1493 70 9489 0090 0027 6154 1493 94 9489 0090 0027 61s4 1494 oO Honorable Keith Anderson, Chairman Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community 2330 Sioux Trail NW Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 Page 8 of8 9489 0090 0027 6154 1493 87 SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY Fee to Trust Request Shakopee= 225 acres Hi4halkaga Prior Lake: 65 acres Source: SMSC Spatial Data. Scott Countv GIS N 0 0.2 0.4 Subject Parcels SMSC Fee Land SMSC Trust Non-SMSC Lan 0.8 Miles E .t ai E _t .! q I \ v# t .J l I |J',i- ,, Fr I n , )t rtFrl .i{ '* / I WRITTEN REQUEST FOR TRUST ACQUISITION HIŊHAŊKAĠA The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community submits this written request to the United States, Secretary of the Interior, to acquire fee land owned by the Community to be held in trust for the Community and to declare such trust land a part of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Reservation. February 2020 S H A K O P E E M D E W A K A N T O N S I O U X C O M M U N I T Y 2 3 3 0 S I O U X T R A I L N W P R I O R L A K E , M N 5 5 3 7 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTENT OF APPLICATION ......................................................................................... 1 1.1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1 1.2. REQUEST FOR TRUST ACQUISITION ............................................................................. 1 2. DESCRIPTION OF LAND ............................................................................................. 1 2.1. TABLE 1, HIŊHAŊKAĠA PARCELS INFORMATION ......................................................... 2 3. STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THE ACQUISITION .......................................... 2 3.1. STATUTORY AUTHORITY ............................................................................................. 2 4. NEED OF THE TRIBE FOR THE ADDITIONAL LAND ......................................... 3 4.1. PRESERVATION OF NATURAL AREA AND HABITAT DIVERSITY ................................... 3 4.1.1. Sovereignty and Self-determination ................................................................... 7 4.2. INDIAN HOUSING ......................................................................................................... 8 5. PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE LAND WILL BE USED ............................................. 9 5.1. PRESERVATION OF NATURAL AREA............................................................................. 9 5.2. INDIAN HOUSING ......................................................................................................... 9 5.3. SELF DETERMINATION ................................................................................................. 9 6. IMPACT ON THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS RESULTING FROM THE REMOVAL OF THE LAND FROM THE TAX ROLLS ............................ 12 6.1. TABLE 2, PARCEL PROPERTY TAX BREAKDOWN ....................................................... 12 6.2. TABLE 3, PERCENT OF PARCEL PROPERTY TAXES TO COUNTY, CITY, AND SCHOOL . 12 6.3. TABLE 4, INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AID ...................................................................... 13 6.4. TABLE 5, TRIBAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCOTT COUNTY ECONOMY (IN MILLIONS) ..... 15 7. JURISDICTIONAL PROBLEMS & POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF LAND USE16 8. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES THAT MAY ACCRUE TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................... 16 9. INFORMATION REGARDING 516 DM 6, APPENDIX 4, NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT AND 602 DM 2, LAND ACQUISITIONS: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DETERMINATIONS ....................................................... 17 9.1. PHASE I ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY ........................................................................... 17 9.2. ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT ....................................................................................... 17 9.2.1. Table 6, federally protected species within Scott County ................................. 18 9.2.2. Northern long-eared bat ................................................................................... 18 9.2.3. Rusty patched bumble bee ................................................................................ 18 10. REFERENCES ............................................................................................................... 19 11. APPENDIX A, BUSINESS AND GENERAL COUNCIL RESOLUTION .............. 20 12. APPENDIX B, REAL ESATE DOCUMENTS ............................................................ 20 12.1. COUNTY PROPERTY CARDS ....................................................................................... 20 12.2. PROPERTY TAX STATEMENTS (2017, 2018,2019) ...................................................... 20 12.3. OWNERSHIP DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................... 20 12.3.1. Warranty Deed_BRU to SMSC_DocA1080983 ............................................... 20 12.3.2. Trustees Deed_ CN to SMSC_DocA1041057 ................................................... 20 12.3.3. Purchase Agreement_CN2 and SMSC_112019 ............................................... 20 12.3.4. Trustees Deed_ GE to SMSC_ DocA1040774 .................................................. 20 12.3.5. Warranty Deed_JNSTN_DocA1077248 ........................................................... 20 12.3.6. Warranty Deed_ LN to SMSC_ DocA1045830 ................................................ 20 12.3.7. Warranty Deed_LNDL to SMSC_DocA1082553 ............................................. 20 12.3.8. Warranty Deed_ MO to SMSC_DocA790169 .................................................. 20 12.3.9. Warranty Deed_ OS to SMSC_DocA1040684 ................................................. 20 12.3.10. Warranty Deed_ ON to SMSC_DocA1038619 ............................................. 20 12.3.11. Warranty Deed_ PN to SMSC_DocA801788 ............................................... 20 12.3.12. Warranty Deed_ PL to SMSC_DocA934159 ............................................... 20 12.3.13. Purchase Agreement_STR and SMSC_02052020 ........................................ 20 12.3.14. Warranty Deed_ VG to SMSC_DocA924815 ............................................... 20 12.3.15. Warranty Deed_ WN to SMSC_DocA906854 .............................................. 20 12.3.16. Draft Warranty Deed SMSC to United States of America in Trust .............. 20 12.4. SURVEYS ................................................................................................................... 20 12.4.1. CRGN_GE_OS_Boundary Survey_04182019 .................................................. 20 12.4.2. CRGN 2_Boundary Survey_01022020 ............................................................. 20 12.4.3. BRU_Boundary Survey_12022019 ................................................................... 20 12.4.4. JNSTN_Boundary Survey_09252019 ............................................................... 20 12.4.5. LN_Boundary Survey_01312019 ...................................................................... 20 12.4.6. LNDL_Boundary Survey_11082019 ................................................................ 20 12.4.7. MO_Boundary Survey_01312019 .................................................................... 20 12.4.8. ON_Boundary Survey_10182017 ..................................................................... 20 12.4.1. PN_Boundary Survey_01282019 ..................................................................... 20 12.4.2. PL_Boundary Survey_01282019 ...................................................................... 20 12.4.3. STR_Boundary Survey_pending ....................................................................... 20 12.4.4. VG_Boundary Survey_01312019 ..................................................................... 20 12.4.5. WN_Boundary Survey_03052019 .................................................................... 20 12.4.6. Land Description Review_072019 ................................................................... 20 12.4.7. Certificate of Inspection and Possession (CIP) Request_072019 .................... 20 12.5. TITLE COMMITMENTS ................................................................................................ 21 12.5.1. BRU_Title Commitment_ File No.: 19.480.00350 ........................................... 21 12.5.2. CN_Title Commitment_ORTE744512A ............................................................ 21 12.5.3. CGN2_Title Commitment_ File No.: 19.486.00350 ......................................... 21 12.5.4. GE_Title Commitment_ORTE744515A ............................................................ 21 12.5.5. JNSTN_Title_Commitment_19.415.00350 ....................................................... 21 12.5.6. LN_Title Commitment_ORTE744513A ............................................................ 21 12.5.7. LNDL_Title_Commitment_19.508.00350 ........................................................ 21 12.5.8. MO_Title Commitment_ORTE706662A ........................................................... 21 12.5.9. ON_Title Commitment_ORTE744304 .............................................................. 21 12.5.10. OS_Title Commitment_ORTE744514A ........................................................ 21 12.5.11. PN_Title Commitment_ORTE709061A ........................................................ 21 12.5.12. PL_Title Commitment_ORTE740071A ........................................................ 21 12.5.13. STR_TitleCommitment_20.17.00350 ............................................................ 21 12.5.14. VG_Title Commitment_ORTE739807A ........................................................ 21 12.5.15. WN_Title Commitment_ORTE739059 ......................................................... 21 12.6. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ......................................................................................... 21 12.6.1. BRU_Bruestle Limited Warranty Deed_2008 .................................................. 21 12.6.2. CRGN_D & U Easements Plat_1986 ............................................................... 21 12.6.3. CRGN Developers Agreement_1987 ................................................................ 21 12.6.4. CRGN_D & U_Easement_City of Shakopee_DocA755592_2006 ................... 21 12.6.5. CRGN_Northern Natural Gas Company Easement_1936 ............................... 21 12.6.6. CRGN_Northern Gas Company Easement_1936_Doc136112_A. 1976 ......... 21 12.6.7. CRGN_Northern Gas Company Easement_ Document No. 277981_1991 ..... 21 12.6.8. CRGN2_D & U Easements_Corrigan to Shakopee_2006_DocA755591 ........ 21 12.6.9. CRGN2_D & U Easements_Corrigan to Shakopee_2006_DocA755592 ........ 21 12.6.10. CRGN2_Development Agreement_1985 ...................................................... 21 12.6.11. GE_Minnegasco, Inc_Doc 238033_1987 .................................................... 21 12.6.12. GE_Northern Natural Gas Company Easement_1936 ................................ 21 12.6.13. GE_Scott County Hwy Easement_Doc A178715_1980 ............................... 21 12.6.14. JNSTN_20' Easement_2018_DocA1059647 ................................................ 21 12.6.15. JNSTN_Drainage easement_1982 ................................................................ 21 12.6.16. JNSTN_Easment_Scott County_2009_A831198 .......................................... 21 12.6.17. JNSTN_Permanent R_W Taking_2014_Doc A957641 ................................ 21 12.6.18. JNSTN_Right of Way_Les Pendes_2009_DocA829262 ............................... 21 12.6.19. JNSTN_Right of WayPlat No. 58_2009 ........................................................ 21 12.6.20. LN_Easement for road purposes City of Shakopee_DocA182378_1981 ..... 21 12.6.21. LN_Easement for utility and public road purposes_DocA154821_1977 ..... 21 12.6.22. LN_Minnegasco, Inc. Easement_DocA238033_1987 .................................. 22 12.6.23. LN_Northern Natural Gas Company_Doc 57896_1939 .............................. 22 12.6.24. LNDL_HighwayEasement_Doc178386_1980 ............................................. 22 12.6.25. LNDL_Mortgage_2005 ................................................................................ 22 12.6.26. LNDL_Northern Natural Gas Easement_Doc57896 ................................... 22 12.6.27. MO_Drainage and Utility Easement_City of Shakopee_A748494_2006 .... 22 12.6.28. MO_Drainage Easement Agreement_ PLSLWD_1981 ................................ 22 12.6.29. MO_Easement electric utilities_SMSC to SPUC_DocA953527_2014 ........ 22 12.6.30. MO_Easement for ingress_utilities_Doc A748496_2006 ............................ 22 12.6.31. MO_Roadway Purposes_SMSC to Shakopee_DocA937313_2013 .............. 22 12.6.32. ON_ Disclaimer_ON to SMSC Doc A1003638_2016 .................................. 22 12.6.33. ON_Drainage Easement_PLSLWD_Doc 187294_1982 .............................. 22 12.6.34. ON_Drainage Easement_PLSLWD_Doc 187294_R. 82-71_1982 .............. 22 12.6.35. ON_Gas Lines Easement_Book 128 of Deeds_1953 .................................... 22 12.6.36. ON_Gas Lines _Release of Pipeline Easement_Doc A302594_1992 .......... 22 12.6.37. ON_MWCC Easement_Doc A147107_1975 ................................................ 22 12.6.38. ON_Scott Co RW_ Plat No. 59_Doc A800756_2009 ................................... 22 12.6.39. OS_D & Utilities Easement_Fox Run First Add. Plat_1986 ....................... 22 12.6.40. OS_Easement for Driveway_Doc A96065_1992 ......................................... 22 12.6.41. OS_Fox Run Developers Agreement_Doc 234933_1987 ............................ 22 12.6.42. OS_Northern Natural Gas Co._Book of Easements_Doc 57896_1939 ....... 22 12.6.43. OS_Northern Gas Book of Easements Pg 96_Mod_Doc 136112_1973 ...... 22 12.6.44. PN_Easement_Roadway SMSC to City of Prior Lake_Doc A911998_201222 12.6.45. PN_Easement_Ordinance No. 04-11_Prior Lake_Doc A647677_2004 ...... 22 12.6.46. PL_20' Easement_Doc 142262_1974 .......................................................... 22 12.6.47. PL_Roadway Easement_SMSC to City of Prior Lake_Doc A911998_2012 22 12.6.48. PL_Overhang Easement_Northern States Power_Page 142_1956 ............. 22 12.6.49. PL_Temporary Easement_MWCC_Doc 146349_1975 ............................... 22 12.6.50. VG_Minnegasco Easement_Doc297005_1992 ............................................ 22 12.6.51. WN_Minnegasco, Inc. Easement_Doc 234146_1982 .................................. 22 12.6.52. WN_Parcel 2 on Scott County RW Plat No. 60_Doc A820757_2009 .......... 22 12.6.53. WN_Scott County RW Plat No. 69 Scott CSAH No. 21_Doc 836728_2009 22 12.6.54. WN_Scott County Right of Way Plat No. 92_Doc 1002827_2016 ............... 22 APPENDIX C, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS ........................... 23 12.7. SMSC ACOUSTIC REPORT-NLEB_2015 ................................................................... 23 12.8. GE_CN_OS_LN_PHASE I_ ESA_2018 .................................................................... 23 12.9. BRU_PHASE I ESA_2019 ......................................................................................... 23 12.10. ON_ESA_CORRESPONDENCE_2017 ..................................................................... 23 12.11. PL_PHASE I ESA_2013 ........................................................................................ 23 12.12. VG_PHASE I ESA_2012_PHASE II_2018 ............................................................. 23 12.13. WN_PHASE I ESA_2012 ...................................................................................... 23 12.14. MO_ARCH_56_REPORT_2009 .............................................................................. 23 12.15. PN_ARCH_57_REPORT_2011 ............................................................................... 23 12.16. PL_ARCH_72_REPORT_2013 ............................................................................... 23 12.17. VG_ARCH_70_REPORT_2013 .............................................................................. 23 12.18. NEPA_THPO LETTER_072019 ............................................................................ 23 12.19. LN_WELL DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE ................................................................... 23 12.20. LNDL_WELL DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE_1998 ................................................... 23 12.21. MZRO_WELL AND BORING RECORD_98994 ........................................................ 23 12.22. MZRO_WELL DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE_2007 .................................................. 23 12.23. PN_23_WELL_266136 .......................................................................................... 23 12.24. PN_23_WELL_604363 .......................................................................................... 23 12.25. PHPN_23_WELL_SEAL_125022 ........................................................................... 23 12.26. STR_WELL DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE ................................................................. 23 12.27. VG_WELL DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE .................................................................. 23 12.28. SCOTT COUNTY ORIGINAL PUBLIC LAND SURVEY ................................................ 23 13. PLATES ........................................................................................................................... 23 13.1. PLATE 1, SUBJECT PARCEL LOCATION MAP .............................................................. 23 13.2. PLATE 2, CITY OF SHAKOPEE ZONING MAP ............................................................... 23 13.3. PLATE 3, CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ZONING MAP ............................................................ 23 1 1. INTENT OF APPLICATION 1.1. Introduction This document constitutes a formal written request by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community of Minnesota (hereinafter “the Tribe”) for the United States of America to acquire approximately 290 acres of land in trust for the Tribe and declare that land to be a part of the Tribe’s reservation. The Tribe is a federally recognized Indian Tribe organized under Section 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act (“IRA”) 82 Fed. Reg. 4915 (Jan. 17, 2017). 1.2. Request for Trust Acquisition The Business Council of the Tribe, acting under the authority delegated by the General Council (Appendix A), hereby requests the Secretary of the Interior to acquire Tribal lands into trust for the Tribe. The subject lands (referred to as the “Hiŋhaŋkaġa” parcels) were purchased by Tribal government to serve the long term needs of the community. The lands authority are under the jurisdiction of the City of Shakopee, the City of Prior Lake (“the Cities”), Scott County (“the County”), and the State of Minnesota. The Hiŋhaŋkaġa parcels are contiguous to existing trust lands to the north and the west (Appendix C) constituting an on-reservation acquisition under 25 CFR § 151.10. 2. DESCRIPTION OF LAND The land lies within the historic residence area of the SAK PE band of the Mdewakanton Dakota. It is approximately 4 miles south of the SAK PE Village site along the Minnesota River. Fourteen parcels comprise the Hiŋhaŋkaġa parcels (Table 1). The legal descriptions are described on the certificate of surveys for each respective parcel (Appendix B). A draft trust warranty deed for the parcels contains a legal description that matches the boundary survey (Appendix B). The land contains a diversity of natural areas from rolling hills containing woodlands, pastures, wetlands, and prairie. The woodlands contain large mature sugar maples and oaks and are home to numerous owls. Mature woodlands are now rare in the area. The name Hiŋhaŋkaġa refers to the presence of owls, which are often seen or heard when visiting the land. In addition the natural features, the Hiŋhaŋkaġa parcels contains five rural single family homes and six storage buildings. The storage facilities are used for Tribal government storage of land maintenance and natural resource management equipment. The subject parcels are used for 2 natural area preservation, agriculture, tribal operations, and housing. The subject property is currently zoned as agricultural preservation, rural residential, and urban low density. 2.1. Table 1, Hiŋhaŋkaġa parcels information Parcel Name Acres PID Municipality BRU 2.82 259230120 Prior Lake CRGN 7.58 271300022 Shakopee CRGN2 2.69 271300021 Shakopee GE 32.51 279240030 Shakopee JNSTN 16.78 258010450 Prior Lake LN 10.32 279240021 Shakopee LNDL 10.02 279240033 Shakopee MO 10 279230015 Shakopee OS 21.87 271300010 Shakopee ON 33.54 279230010 Shakopee PL 28.04 259230110 Prior Lake 259230112 259230111 PN 9.07 259230130 Prior Lake VG 8.86 250720320 Prior Lake STR 20 27-9230014 Shakopee 27-9230013 WN 76.21 279150021 Shakopee Total Acres: 290 Data source: Scott County property tax statements (2019) North: Tribal Trust Land South: Agricultural Lands East: Church and Residential Subdivision West: Tribal Trust Land 3. STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THE ACQUISITION1 3.1. Statutory Authority The Supreme Court recently confirmed that the fee to trust process “provides the proper avenue” for an Indian Tribe “to reestablish sovereign authority over territory.” City of Sherrill v. Oneida Indian Nation, 125 S.Ct. 1478, 1494 (2005). Section 5 of the IRA provides clear statutory authority for acquisitions of land in trust for Indian Tribes. “Acquisition of land in trust 1 25 C.F.R. § 151.10 (a) 3 for Indian Tribes and individuals is authorized by the Indian Reorganization Act, 25 U.S.C. § 465.” Georgiana Kautz v. Portland Area Director, BIA, 19 IBIA 305, 308 (1991). Under the IRA, Indian Tribes can purchase land and request the Secretary of the Interior to place the land in trust pursuant to §465. Chase v. McMasters, 573 F.2d 1011, 1015-16 (8th Cir. 1978); City of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. v. Andrus, 532 F. Supp. 157, 162 (D.D.C. 1980). Section 5 of the IRA, 25 U.S.C § 465, provides the statutory authority for this acquisition. Regulations implementing § 465 are found at 25 C.F.R. Part 151. McAlpine v. United States, 112 F.3d 1429, 1431 (10th Cir. 1997). While 25 U.S.C. § 465 vests the Secretary with discretion to make trust acquisition determinations, that discretion is guided by the implementing regulations and requires that the Secretary’s “final decision should be reasonable in view of its overall analysis of the factors listed in section 151.10.” Ross v. Acting Muskogee Area Director, BIA, 18 IBIA 31, 34 (1989); McAlpine v. Muskogee Area Director, BIA, 19 IBIA 2, 6 (1990). This request is within the scope of the regulations governing trust acquisitions by the United States, and fulfills the policy as articulated at 25 C.F.R. § 151.3(a) (1)-(3). First, statutory authorization for the acquisition is found at 25 U.S.C. § 465, et seq., thus satisfying the requirement of 25 C.F.R. § 151.3. Second, as set forth in 25 C.F.R. § 151.3(a) (1), this parcel is adjacent and contiguous to the Tribe’s reservation. Third, in accordance with 25 C.F.R. § 151.3(a) (2), the Tribe owns this parcel in fee simple absolute. Fourth, the Tribe’s request is necessary to facilitate self-determination 25 C.F.R. § 151.3(a)(3). Trust acquisition of the Hiŋhaŋkaġa parcels are within the intended scope of § 465 of the IRA2. 4. NEED OF THE TRIBE FOR THE ADDITIONAL LAND3 4.1. Preservation of Natural Area and Habitat Diversity Historically, a large hardwood forest known as “Big Woods” once occupied 172,751 acres (73%) of Scott County at the time of the first public land survey (SMSC, 2013) (Figure 1). Rapid growth ensued after the first Euro-American settlers came to the area because of the free land offered under the Homestead Act. The Homestead Act encouraged its patent holder to build infrastructure and develop land for agriculture, indicating that native landscapes were secondary 2 The intent of the IRA’s trust acquisition statute, as stated by the Representative Edgar Howard, the bill’s House sponsor, was to provide “a land acquisition program to provide land for Indians… who can use the land beneficially.” 78 Cong. Rec. H11, 730 (1934). The Eight Circuit Court of Appeals likewise determined that the legislative history indicates an intent to develop Tribal economics, “to conserve and develop Indian lands and resources,” and prevent any further loss of Indian lands. South Dakota v. Dept. of the Interior, 423 F.3d at 798. 3 25 C.F.R. § 151.10 (b) 4 to human improvements. This Act gave willing settlers up to 160 acres of land at no charge, with the requirement that settlers make improvements to the land. Improvements included establishing a residence, digging wells, clearing trees, planting crops, or building fences. The Homestead Act, among other things, normalized the undervaluing of our native resources, in favor of purchased foreign plants and animals. Figure 1—PLSS surveyor field notes provide insight as to what Scott County looked like prior to European settlement (SMSC, 2013.) Land improvements by Euro-Americans had significant environmental impacts and consequences to habitat and Native American subsistence. By 1937, aerials of the area show little or no tree cover remaining, except for animal grazing cover. Today the landscape shows that Euro-Americans successfully plowed over most of the prairie and clear -cut most of the 5 forest for agricultural use. This land management mentality persists to the present, and today there are few undisturbed natural areas remaining in the region. Today the number of forest lands within the County are at 4% (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 2006.) This is a loss of 69% of native habitat in the last 168 years. When the Dakota were stewards over the land, prior to the signing of the Mendota Treaty in 1851, the land contained a healthy diversity of prairie, forest, wetlands, and oak savanna which Tribal people relied on. As the Twin Cities metropolitan area continues to expand; both farming and urbanization have had significant negative effects on native habitat, wildlife, and Dakota culture. The subject parcels contain a good portion of some of the few remaining maple- basswood and oak forests and some high quality wetlands (Figure 3). The Tribe still relies on the few remaining natural areas for medicines, food, ceremonial items, and overall spiritual wellbeing. As land continues to be developed, it is important to pay attention to how habitat loss has negatively affected cultural lifeways. The subject parcels contain isolated remnants of the Figure 2—Minnesota’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, Big Woods Subsection Profile (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 2006.) 6 great forest that once covered most of the Tribe’s land base. The Tribe’s natural areas are used for environmental outreach and education, maple syrup harvesting, mushroom and berry picking, harvesting medicines, hunting, trapping, bird watching, and wildlife recreation. Dakota culture is very much tied to the land and preservation of native plant communities are of value to the Tribe. Figure 3—Habitat Management Plan, SMSC, 2019. 7 4.1.1. Sovereignty and Self-determination The Tribe’s self-determination is at the forefront of its priorities. Tribal self- determination is diluted as it seeks to meet its needs under the authority of an outside jurisdiction. The Tribally owned road, Tintaocanku, is located on the northwest section of the subject parcels. It extends east to west for 1.5 miles. Tintaocanku extends west through lands held under Tribal jurisdiction for 143 feet, and extends 1,342 feet, through City of Shakopee jurisdiction and completes its pathway through land held under Tribal jurisdiction (Figure 4). Checker boarding places the Tribe in a compromising position when attempting to meet its land use needs. The Tribe must often duplicate its efforts by pulling two sets of permits, two sets of inspections, and two different sets of design parameters. Tribal jurisdiction gives clarity as to which jurisdiction’s regulations and plans are followed in the development of the Tribe’s resources. Tribal jurisdiction reduces the redundancy that is created when several governments have jurisdiction on Tribal lands. 8 Figure 4— Tintaocanku (Tribally owned road crosses over two jurisdictions) 4.2. Indian Housing The Tribe has a growing need for short-term rental housing. The subject parcels contain five existing housing structures that will be used for Tribal housing. The Tribe provides residential leaseholds to Tribal members that reside on Tribal lands. Tribal road: Tintaocanku 9 5. PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE LAND WILL BE USED4 5.1. Preservation of Natural Area The Tribe seeks to preserve its natural areas. The location and physical characteristics of the subject parcels make it particularly suitable for natural area preservation as the area contains little development, remnant forest lands, some agricultural lands, and quality wetlands. Long- range plans include potentially exploring a partnership with the City of Prior Lake to develop a nature trail that extends west from Pike Lake Trail to County Road 21. Ultimately the lands will be utilized to preserve a diversity of landscapes, enhance access to natural areas, and contribute to the community’s wellbeing. The Tribe is meeting its trust responsibility to maintain and preserve Dakota culture and lifeways by preserving and diversifying its lands for both current and future generations. 5.2. Indian Housing The five existing homes will provide additional housing opportunities for Tribal members. 5.3. Self Determination The Tribe exercise its right to self-determination and regulation over its own resources and future. The trust acquisition process affords the only avenue for the Tribe to fully obtain its right of self-governance. Land consolidation provides the best avenue for optimal use of Tribal resources and reduces jurisdictional conflicts within the Tribe’s reservation land base. The Tribe cannot fulfill its long- term responsibilities as a sovereign government unless it has jurisdiction over its own land required to meet those responsibilities. This trust acquisition provides the Tribe with the greatest level of jurisdictional uniformity and surety. The Tribe provides government functions and services at its own expense using Tribal government revenues and resources. The governmental systems and infrastructure must be under the Tribe’s jurisdiction, which is the government providing the service. The Tribe has the laws, regulations, staffing, equipment, and resources necessary to meet its governmental obligations to Tribal members and overall public safety. The Tribe provides the following government regulations, programs and resources: o Land and Natural Resources Department: oversees all activity that has the potential to impact Tribal natural resources. The department implements the ordinances and rules that the General 4 25 C.F.R. § 151.10 (c) 10 and Business Councils have enacted. This includes managing development through building and site permits, contractor reviews, surveying, inspections, land assignment applications and relinquishments, and planning assistance for building projects. It also includes monitoring, managing and restoring the woods, wildlife, wetlands, streams and lakes on Tribal properties. In some cases, the SMSC adopts or implements those rules and regulations that surrounding jurisdictions use. For instance:  The Tribe adopted the 2015 Minnesota State Building Code. The Tribe maintains certified building officials and inspectors, and has a well-defined operating permit program.  The Tribe applies for NPDES permits from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and to a lesser extent the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency when construction projects exceed one acre. Occasionally the Tribe requests grading permits from either the City or the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District on lands that are not in Tribal jurisdiction.  The Land Department also works with the Minnesota Department of Health on well closures and with the EPA on the SMSC Source Water Protection Plan.  The Tribe has an EPA issued Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit and is also a partner to the Prior Lake Outlet Channel Agreement which regulates the amount of storm water that that the SMSC can contribute to the channel.  The Tribe submits permit applications to the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the EPA, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the Board of Soil and Water Resources when waters of the United States are impacted.  When working around eagles nests, the Tribe submits permit applications to the United State Fish and Wildlife Service. o Cultural and Language Preservation and Revitalization: the Tribe has numerous cultural specialists integrated within the framework of the organization to revitalize and preserve Dakota language and culture. o Health Services: Tribal members and employees are served by a collection of clinics and providers, such as a Physical Therapy/Chiropractic Clinic, Integrative Health, Mystic Clinic, Shakopee Dakota Medical Clinic, Shakopee Dakota Dental Clinic, Vision Clinic, SMSC Pharmacy, the SMSC Mobile Unit, and visiting specialists. 11 o Education Department: provides youth support through homework help, mentoring, tutoring, and youth activities. The department assists students with ACT/SAT preparation, college visits, and postsecondary planning. They provide learning disabilities testing and truancy prevention to identify those in need of assistance and provide them with support and stabilization. The Children's House is a Montessori school serving children 3-6 years of age. The Tribe pays for early childhood education, K-12 private schooling, and post- secondary programming. o Family and Children Services: provides case management services for community member clients in Tribal court. The department also provides advocacy to clients in Tribal and County courts and provides outreach, resources, and education to parents. The department provides intervention and assistance to families in crisis; supervised visitation for clients and their children placed out of home; and parenting training and education to families. o Behavioral Health Department: oversees adult psychiatry and child psychiatry/psychology services provided to Tribal members. o Conservation and Enforcement: upholds conservation laws—both State and Tribal—on Tribal lands. The department educates people about these laws and cites violators. o Tribal Court: rules over matters concerning child custody, marriage and divorce, and general civil actions. o Emergency Services:  Mdewakanton Public Safety provides full-time, professional fire and ambulance services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Tribe and local cities provide mutual aid to one another.  Police service. Under Public Law 280, the State of Minnesota possesses criminal jurisdiction on the Tribe’s Reservation. Even though not legally required to do so, the Tribe has an agreement with the City to provide police service. Per Local Intergovernmental Aid Agreements between the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and the City of Shakopee (2016-2019) and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and the City of Prior Lake (2018-2019); the Tribe compensates the City for the services they provide. o Road Design and Civil Infrastructure: Road design follows the Tribe’s Design Standard Manual. The manual adopted the MnDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction / Drainage 12 Manual with modifications that further restrict runoff generation. The Tribe’s Design Standard Manual covers water, sewer, lift station, and other civil infrastructure requirements. o Public Works: The Tribal Public Works department provides snow removal, street cleaning and road maintenance, water treatment, waste water treatment, landscaping and grounds maintenance, as well as new homeowner sewer/water connections. 6. IMPACT ON THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS RESULTING FROM THE REMOVAL OF THE LAND FROM THE TAX ROLLS5 Property taxes paid on the Hiŋhaŋkaġa parcels (Table 2) are less than 0.0711% of the respective budgets of the County or Cities (Table 3). In 2018, the property taxes paid on the Hiŋhaŋkaġa parcels was $140,566. This amount is the full extent of tax revenue loss resulting from the removal of the parcels from the tax rolls to the state and its political subdivisions. Evaluating the current level of tax payment is the proper measure of tax impact.6 6.1. Table 2, Parcel Property Tax Breakdown Year Parcels Tax Scott County City of Prior Lake City of Shakopee State Other* 2019 $140,566 37,660.55 $9,358.55 $28,989.59 0 $61,311.74 2018 $118,630 32,973.78 $6,453.22 $27,220.01 0 $48,872.99 2017 $107,542 27,899.68 $7,100.27 $21,346.32 0 $48,337.68 Data Source: Scott County Property Tax Statements.* Includes special taxing districts, and non-school levies. 6.2. Table 3, Percent of Parcel Property Taxes to County, City, and School Year Scott County Revenue % of County Revenue City of Prior Lake Revenue % of Prior Lake Revenue City of Shakopee Revenue % of Shakopee Revenue 2019 $207,269,639 0.0002 $ 21,410,502 0.0004 $ 43,798,300 0.0006 2018 $152,743,019 0.0216 $ 21,036,615 0.0307 $ 36,119,166 0.0754 2017 $124,654,342 0.0002 $ 20,014,867 0.0004 $ 24,953,200 0.0009 Data Source: Minnesota State Auditor’s Office, 2018 The Tribe has proven to be a reliable partner in directly contributing an equitable share towards government projects in which the Tribe has an interest (Table 3). Under Public Law 5 25 C.F.R. § 151.10 (e) 6 State of South Dakota v. U.S. Department of the Interior , 423 F.3d 790 (8th Cir. 2005). The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a determination that an annual tax loss of $2,587.02 is not significant. Id. at 801-02. 13 280, the State of Minnesota possesses criminal jurisdiction over Indian Country. The Tribe has an established track record of directly paying for the local public safety services it receives in Indian Country. The Tribe has contributed to non-Tribal government projects where a need has been identified, but funding was not available. The following projects are normally funded through increase in taxes (higher tax rate, bonds, or special levy), but were instead funded by the Tribe: the interchange on U.S. Highway 169 in Belle Plaine (Scott County), improving local trails, providing an additional sheet of ice for the area (Dakotah! Ice Center), and depositing residential yard waste at the Tribe’s Organic Recycling Facility at no cost to the cities of Shakopee, Prior Lake, and Savage, as well as food waste from the Prior Lake-Savage School District 719 at a reduced rate. 6.3. Table 4, Inter-governmental Aid SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNINTY LOCAL AGREEMENT AND PROJECT CONTRIBUTIONS YEAR PROJECT TOTAL 2003 Scott Co Cost Sharing Aerial Photography $20,000.00 2004-2007 City of Prior Lake - Police & Local Govt Agreement (2004-2007) 2004-$340,000 2005-$340,000 2006-$360,000 2007-$360,000 $1,400,000.00 2006 City of Prior Lake - Water Supply Connection Fees $74,700.00 2006-2008 Scott County - CR 82 Upgrade/Improvement - includes 6.495 acre ROW $1,664,276.00 2006 City of Prior Lake - Construction, Use, Operation, and Maintenance Prior Lake Outlet Channel & Structure $40,590.00 2006 Scott Co - Aerial Photography Cost Sharing $4,000.00 2006 Highway Patrol defibrillators 2006-2008 $62,814.00 2007-2008 Public Safety Training Facility 2007-2008 (Rate to be recalculated every 3 yrs starting in 2009) 2007 - $34,574.00 2008 - $34,574.00 $69,148.00 2008-2011 Scott Co Intergovernmental Agreement -2008 - $280,000, 2009 - $280,000, 2010 - $280,000, 2011 - $280,000 $1,120,000.00 2008 Scott Co Traffic Control System and Street Lighting 83/Flandreau Trail/Mystic Lake Blvd $228,138.00 2008-2009 Prior Lake/Spring Lake Channel Improvement $176,167.00 2009 Scott Co CSAH 83 Reconstruction $4,500,000.00 2011 Scott County - CR42/17 Design, ROW and construction. Project costs and ROW $1,200,000 Remaining construction costs $900,000. Ponding for N of CH42 $370,000 $1,565,000.00 2012 Chiefs of Police Assoc. within Scott County - training $17,000.00 2012 Scott Co Assistance - Food, gas vouchers, rental assistance $18,472.68 14 2010-2013 Scott County CR 83 Upgrade (4 lane) $4,109,467.00 2013 General purpose grants to 5 cities and 1 county $900,000.00 2013-2015 City of Prior Lake Police & Local Govt Services 2013-$400,000 2014-$400,000 2015 - $420,000 $1,220,000.00 2013 Scott Co Assistance - Food, gas vouchers, rental assistance $5,253.56 2013 City of Prior Lake Trail - Jeffers Pass/Raspberry Ridge Rd $26,000.00 2013-2015 City of Shakopee - Police & Local Govt Services 2013-$75,000 2014-$85,000 2015 - $90,000 $250,000.00 2013 Scott Co Road Maintenance 2013-2015 $280,000.00 2014 City of Prior Lake - Pike lake Trail $76,000.00 2014 City of Shakopee - Quarry Lake Trail $100,000.00 2014 Scott Co Assistance - Food, gas vouchers, rental assistance $14,140.00 2014 City of Elko New Market - Multi-use Missing Link Trail $38,000.00 2014 City of New Prague - Settlers Park, Green Meadow Trail $52,000.00 2014 City of Savage - Bluff Trail $100,000.00 2014 Scott Co Aerial Photography Cost Sharing $4,139.27 2015 Scott Co Assistance - Food, gas vouchers, rental assistance $16,350.00 2015 TH 169 Additional Lane $1,500,000.00 2015 Co Rd 83 $440,000.00 2015 CSAH 16 - from a 2-lane to 4-lane, Easement, ROWs, Pipe casings 2015 CASH 81/Relocation, CH42 to 4-lanes - all costs except signage $1,600,000.00 2013 -2015 Shakopee Police Agreement $255,000.00 2014-2017 City of Prior Lake Police and Fire $1,227,500.00 2016-2019 Scott Co Intergovernmental Agreement (2016-2019) 2016 - $300,000, 2017 - $300,000, 2018 - $300,000, 2019 - $300,000 $1,200,000.00 2016 Scott Co Assistant - Food, gas vouchers $10,225.00 2016 Co Rd 83 ( 4 lane) $6,103,807.00 2016 City of Shakopee (Scale Training-Police) $229,604.00 2016-2017 City of Prior Lake Local Govt Aid Agreement 2016- $430,000 2017 - $440,000 $870,000.00 2016 City of Prior lake - Construction & Maint of 81/Stemmer Ridge Road to CSAH82/154th St $1,976,973.17 2016 City of Prior Lake - Hwy 81 utilities - sewer and water pipe installed into the ROW 2016-2019 City of Shakopee Local Govt Aid Agreement 2016-$95,000 2017-$100,000 2018-$105,000 2019 - $110,000 $410,000.00 2016 City of Shakopee (Donation/Large Grant) $250,000.00 2016 Prior Lake School District $125,000.00 15 2016 Shakopee School District $125,000.00 2017 City of Prior Lake Local Govt Aid Agreement 2017-$70,000 2018-$70,000 2019 - $70,000 $210,000.00 2017 Scott Co Assistant - Food, gas vouchers $9,275.00 2017 Co Rd 83 (4 lane) $16,000,000.00 2017 City of Prior Lake Intergovernmental Agreement 2018 - $500,000 2019 - $530,000 $1,300,000.00 2017 Artic Lake Restoration (Includes Grant) $211,000.00 2018 Co Rd 83 (4 lane) $700,000.00 2018 Scott Co Assistant - Food vouchers $2,975.00 2018 2016-2018 Co Rd 82 Trail Connection (Sales Tax Project) Health Services for Scott Co Residents $120,000.00 $9,531,152.00 2010-2019 Prior Lake Outlet Channel Agreement $76,000.00 2019 Trail Grants to City of Shakopee, City of Prior Lake, City of Elko New Market, City of Jordan and Shakopee School District - $300,000 $300,000.00 2019 Spring Lake Regional Park Trail Connection (sales tax project) $120,000.00 2019 City of Shakopee Riverfront Master Planning, Memorial Park Bridge Project and Drainage Project $120,000.00 Total $63,099,166 Data Source: Tribal accounting. The Tribe has a sustained record of contributing to the local economy. The Tribe is the largest employer in the County and many of its employees are also City and County residents. The income of those employees is an integral part of the County’s economy. In addition, the Tribe also purchases goods and services from Scott County-based vendors, which positively impacts the health of the local economy (Table 4). 6.4. Table 5, Tribal Contributions to Scott County economy (in Millions) Data source: Tribal accounting and payroll. Data includes payments and payroll from all Tribal enterprises and government activities. Numbers are rounded. 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Vendor payments in Scott County $17.7 $15.3 $9.5 $11.9 $10.2 $6.8 $11.4 $13.2 $28.9 $49.4 $31.8 Payroll paid to Scott County residents $62.5 $70.6 $65.1 $72.4 $69.5 $70.2 $77.4 $73.9 $74.2 $75.4 $78.6 16 7. JURISDICTIONAL PROBLEMS & POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF LAND USE7 The subject property is currently designated as agricultural preservation, rural residential, and urban low density. There are no potential land use conflicts as the land use will not change. The Tribe met with the City of Shakopee and Scott County on August 26, 2019 and the City of Prior Lake on August 27, 2019 to resolve any potential land use conflicts in advance of this request. Another meeting was held on September 12th, 2019 with the City of Shakopee, in which the Tribe granted drainage easement to the City across the O’Loughlin property. The Tribe reviewed Pike Lake Trail to verify that long range needs for future road expansion are addressed ahead of submitting this trust request. There is currently a 66 foot right of way on Pike Lake Trail, the City of Shakopee determined that the current right of way is sufficient for their long- term needs. Consultation outcomes with the City of Prior Lake, include incorporating language into this trust request indicating future partnership with the City of Prior Lake to potentially incorporate a trail crossing that will stretch from Pike Lake Trail westward to County Rd. 21. The City of Prior Lake also desires to extend municipal utilities to currently unserved homes along Pike Lake Trail. The City plans to move the roadway away from Pike Lake to improve water quality and allow for restoration. The SMSC will work with the City to provide necessary easements to allow for this work in the future. The Tribe will continue to share information and create solutions with its neighboring jurisdictions through direct interaction and community meetings. The Tribe is an active member of the Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency (SCALE) and hosts the Intergovernmental Working Group (IWG), a group that consists of the Tribe, County, City of Shakopee, and City of Prior Lake. 8. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES THAT MAY ACCRUE TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS8 The Tribe anticipates minimal additional responsibilities that may accrue to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). 7 25 C.F.R. § 151.10 (f) 8 25 C.F.R. § 151.10 (g) 17 9. INFORMATION REGARDING 516 DM 6, APPENDIX 4, NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT AND 602 DM 2, LAND ACQUISITIONS: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DETERMINATIONS9 Pinnacle, Inc. completed the Phase I Environment Site Assessment for parcels 279240021 (LN), 271300022 (CN), 271300010 (OS), 279240030 (GE) (Pinnacle Engineering, 2018), parcel 279230010 (ON) (Pinnacle Engineering, 2017), and parcel 279150021 (WN) (Pinnacle Engineering, 2012), these reports revealed no ASTM recognized environmental conditions in connection with the property. Phase I Environment Site Assessment parcel 250720320 (VG) (Pinnacle Engineering, 2017) revealed no ASTM recognized environmental conditions in connection with the property, except for a base of a former car hoist that was observed in the pole shed, which may have contained PBC-containing components and/or fluid. A follow up Phase II soil boring investigation (Report AE #7H24) revealed no evidence of a release to the environment (Appendix C). 9.1. Phase I Archeological Survey The Tribe’s Cultural Resources Department determined the trust request and anticipated land use will have no adverse impact to traditional cultural properties (Appendix C). Bolton and Menk, Inc. completed a Phase I Archeological Reconnaissance Survey of the Hiŋhaŋkaġa parcels in 2009 and reported that there are “No Historic Properties Affected.” (Appendix C). 9.2. Endangered Species Act10 The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service lists one endangered species and one threatened species for Scott County (Table 6). Section 7 consultation under the ESA (50 CFR 402) is not required when the BIA determines that a project will have “no effect” to an endangered species or critical habitat. We anticipate that the proposed use will benefit these species and support the goals of the Endangered Species Act. 9 25 C.F.R. § 151.10 (h) 104.4 ENDANGERED SPECIES AND HISTORIC PROPERTY CONSULTATION (Indian Affairs National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Guidebook (August, 2012). 18 9.2.1. Table 6, federally protected species within Scott County Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, 2018 9.2.2. Northern long-eared bat In 2015 the Tribe hired West, Inc. (Cheyenne, Wyoming), national respected bat experts, to perform a bat survey of all Tribal land holdings. Acoustic surveys were conducted from July 13 - August 14, 2015. Five sites were surveyed throughout SMSC lands. The nearest location with confirmed NLEB is at SMSC-6, this is adjacent to the subject parcels (West, Inc. 2015) (Appendix C). There will be no tree clearing activities within 0.25 miles of any known NLEB hibernaculum. 9.2.3. Rusty patched bumble bee There will be no removal of potential rusty patch bumble bee critical habitat on the subject parcels. Northern long-eared bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened Hibernates in caves and mines - swarming in surrounding wooded areas in autumn. Roosts and forages in upland forests during spring and summer. Rusty patched bumble bee Bombus affinis Note for project proponents: this bee is not known to occur throughout the entire county. To determine if your project or ongoing action is within an area that is likely to have the rusty patched bumble bee, use our online tool at https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/ Endangered Grasslands with flowering plants from April through October, underground and abandoned rodent cavities or clumps of grasses above ground as nesting sites, and undisturbed soil for hibernating queens to overwinter. 19 10. REFERENCES City of Shakopee. Zoning Map, 2017. City of Prior Lake. Zoning Map, 2017. Federal Register /Vol. 83, No. 20, 2018. Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Habitat Management Plan, 2019. Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, the Original Public Land Survey in Scott County, Minnesota 1854-1855. Native American and European Cultures in a Pre- settlement Landscape, 2013. Minnesota State Auditor’s Office. Reports and Data, City and County Financial Database. http://www.auditor.state.mn.us/default.aspx?page=ComparisonTools, 2018. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Tomorrow’s Habitat for the Wild and Rare: An Action Plan for Minnesota Wildlife, Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, 2006. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. Endangered Species in Minnesota, County Distribution of Federally-listed Threatened, Endangered, Proposed, and Candidate Species, Revised Jan. 10, 2018. https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/lists/minnesot-cty.html 20 11.APPENDIX A, BUSINESS AND GENERAL COUNCIL RESOLUTION 12.APPENDIX B, REAL ESATE DOCUMENTS 12.1. 12.2. 12.3. 12.3.1. 12.3.2. 12.3.3. 12.3.4. 12.3.5. 12.3.6. 12.3.7. 12.3.8. 12.3.9. County Property Cards Property Tax Statements (2017, 2018, 2019) Ownership documents Warranty Deed_BRU to SMSC_DocA1080983 Trustees Deed_ CN to SMSC_DocA1041057 Purchase Agreement_CN2 and SMSC_112019 Trustees Deed_ GE to SMSC_ DocA1040774 Warranty Deed_JNSTN_DocA1077248 Warranty Deed_ LN to SMSC_ DocA1045830 Warranty Deed_LNDL to SMSC_DocA1082553 Warranty Deed_ MO to SMSC_DocA790169 Warranty Deed_ OS to SMSC_DocA1040684 12.3.10. Warranty Deed_ ON to SMSC_DocA1038619 12.3.11. Warranty Deed_ PN to SMSC_DocA801788 12.3.12. Warranty Deed_ PL to SMSC_DocA934159 12.3.13. Purchase Agreement_STR and SMSC_02052020 12.3.14. Warranty Deed_ VG to SMSC_DocA924815 12.3.15. Warranty Deed_ WN to SMSC_DocA906854 12.3.16. Draft Warranty Deed SMSC to United States of America in Trust 12.4. Surveys 12.4.1. CRGN_GE_OS_Boundary Survey_04182019 12.4.2. CRGN 2_Boundary Survey_01022020 12.4.3. BRU_Boundary Survey_12022019 12.4.4. JNSTN_Boundary Survey_09252019 12.4.5. LN_Boundary Survey_01312019 12.4.6. LNDL_Boundary Survey_11082019 12.4.7. MO_Boundary Survey_01312019 12.4.8. ON_Boundary Survey_10182017 12.4.1. PN_Boundary Survey_01282019 12.4.2. PL_Boundary Survey_01282019 12.4.3. STR_Boundary Survey_pending 12.4.4. VG_Boundary Survey_01312019 12.4.5. WN_Boundary Survey_03052019 12.4.6. Land Description Review_072019 12.4.7. Certificate of Inspection and Possession (CIP) Request_072019 21 12.5. Title Commitments 12.5.1. BRU_Title Commitment_ File No.: 19.480.00350 12.5.2. CN_Title Commitment_ORTE744512A 12.5.3. CGN2_Title Commitment_ File No.: 19.486.00350 12.5.4. GE_Title Commitment_ORTE744515A 12.5.5. JNSTN_Title_Commitment_19.415.00350 12.5.6. LN_Title Commitment_ORTE744513A 12.5.7. LNDL_Title_Commitment_19.508.00350 12.5.8. MO_Title Commitment_ORTE706662A 12.5.9. ON_Title Commitment_ORTE744304 12.5.10. OS_Title Commitment_ORTE744514A 12.5.11. PN_Title Commitment_ORTE709061A 12.5.12. PL_Title Commitment_ORTE740071A 12.5.13. STR_TitleCommitment_20.17.00350 12.5.14. VG_Title Commitment_ORTE739807A 12.5.15. WN_Title Commitment_ORTE739059 12.6. Supporting Documents 12.6.1. BRU_Bruestle Limited Warranty Deed_2008 12.6.2. CRGN_D & U Easements Plat_1986 12.6.3. CRGN Developers Agreement_1987 12.6.4. CRGN_D & U_Easement_City of Shakopee_DocA755592_2006 12.6.5. CRGN_Northern Natural Gas Company Easement_1936 12.6.6. CRGN_Northern Gas Company Easement_1936_Doc136112_A. 1976 12.6.7. CRGN_Northern Gas Company Easement_ Document No. 277981_1991 12.6.8. CRGN2_D & U Easements_Corrigan to Shakopee_2006_DocA755591 12.6.9. CRGN2_D & U Easements_Corrigan to Shakopee_2006_DocA755592 12.6.10. CRGN2_Development Agreement_1985 12.6.11. GE_Minnegasco, Inc_Doc 238033_1987 12.6.12. GE_Northern Natural Gas Company Easement_1936 12.6.13. GE_Scott County Hwy Easement_Doc A178715_1980 12.6.14. JNSTN_20' Easement_2018_DocA1059647 12.6.15. JNSTN_Drainage easement_1982 12.6.16. JNSTN_Easment_Scott County_2009_A831198 12.6.17. JNSTN_Permanent R_W Taking_2014_Doc A957641 12.6.18. JNSTN_Right of Way_Les Pendes_2009_DocA829262 12.6.19. JNSTN_Right of WayPlat No. 58_2009 12.6.20. LN_Easement for road purposes City of Shakopee_DocA182378_1981 12.6.21. LN_Easement for utility and public road purposes_DocA154821_1977 22 12.6.22. LN_Minnegasco, Inc. Easement_DocA238033_1987 12.6.23. LN_Northern Natural Gas Company_Doc 57896_1939 12.6.24. LNDL_HighwayEasement_Doc178386_1980 12.6.25. LNDL_Mortgage_2005 12.6.26. LNDL_Northern Natural Gas Easement_Doc57896 12.6.27. MO_Drainage and Utility Easement_City of Shakopee_A748494_2006 12.6.28. MO_Drainage Easement Agreement_ PLSLWD_1981 12.6.29. MO_Easement electric utilities_SMSC to SPUC_DocA953527_2014 12.6.30. MO_Easement for ingress_utilities_Doc A748496_2006 12.6.31. MO_Roadway Purposes_SMSC to Shakopee_DocA937313_2013 12.6.32. ON_ Disclaimer_ON to SMSC Doc A1003638_2016 12.6.33. ON_Drainage Easement_PLSLWD_Doc 187294_1982 12.6.34. ON_Drainage Easement_PLSLWD_Doc 187294_R. 82-71_1982 12.6.35. ON_Gas Lines Easement_Book 128 of Deeds_1953 12.6.36. ON_Gas Lines _Release of Pipeline Easement_Doc A302594_1992 12.6.37. ON_MWCC Easement_Doc A147107_1975 12.6.38. ON_Scott Co RW_ Plat No. 59_Doc A800756_2009 12.6.39. OS_D & Utilities Easement_Fox Run First Add. Plat_1986 12.6.40. OS_Easement for Driveway_Doc A96065_1992 12.6.41. OS_Fox Run Developers Agreement_Doc 234933_1987 12.6.42. OS_Northern Natural Gas Co._Book of Easements_Doc 57896_1939 12.6.43. OS_Northern Gas Book of Easements Pg 96_Mod_Doc 136112_1973 12.6.44. PN_Easement_Roadway SMSC to City of Prior Lake_Doc A911998_2012 12.6.45. PN_Easement_Ordinance No. 04-11_Prior Lake_Doc A647677_2004 12.6.46. PL_20' Easement_Doc 142262_1974 12.6.47. PL_Roadway Easement_SMSC to City of Prior Lake_Doc A911998_2012 12.6.48. PL_Overhang Easement_Northern States Power_Page 142_1956 12.6.49. PL_Temporary Easement_MWCC_Doc 146349_1975 12.6.50. VG_Minnegasco Easement_Doc297005_1992 12.6.51. WN_Minnegasco, Inc. Easement_Doc 234146_1982 12.6.52. WN_Parcel 2 on Scott County RW Plat No. 60_Doc A820757_2009 12.6.53. WN_Scott County RW Plat No. 69 Scott CSAH No. 21_Doc 836728_2009 12.6.54. WN_Scott County Right of Way Plat No. 92_Doc 1002827_2016 23 APPENDIX C, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTS 12.7. SMSC Acoustic Report-NLEB_2015 12.8. GE_CN_OS_LN_Phase I_ ESA_2018 12.9. BRU_Phase I ESA_2019 12.10. ON_ESA_Correspondence_2017 12.11. PL_Phase I ESA_2013 12.12. VG_Phase I ESA_2012_Phase II_2018 12.13. WN_Phase I ESA_2012 12.14. MO_Arch_56_Report_2009 12.15. PN_Arch_57_Report_2011 12.16. PL_Arch_72_Report_2013 12.17. VG_Arch_70_Report_2013 12.18. NEPA_THPO Letter_072019 12.19. LN_Well Disclosure Certificate 12.20. LNDL_Well Disclosure Certificate_1998 12.21. MZRO_Well and Boring Record_98994 12.22. MZRO_Well Disclosure Certificate_2007 12.23. PN_23_well_266136 12.24. PN_23_well_604363 12.25. PHPN_23_well_seal_125022 12.26. STR_Well Disclosure Certificate 12.27. VG_Well Disclosure Certificate 12.28. Scott County Original Public Land Survey 13. PLATES 13.1. Plate 1, Subject Parcel Location Map 13.2. Plate 2, City of Shakopee Zoning Map 13.3. Plate 3, City of Prior Lake Zoning Map ³ Shakopee Prior Lake 0 0.4 0.80.2 Mile s SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITYFee to Trust RequestHiŋhaŋkaġa Source: SMSC Spatial D ata, Scott County GIS Shakopee= 225 acresPrior Lake= 65 acres Subject Parcels SM SC Fee Land SM SC Trust Non-SMSC Land 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake, MN 55372 952.447.9800 | www.cityofpriorlake.com July 20, 2020 United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Midwest Regional Office 5600 American Boulevard West, Suite 500 Bloomington, MN 55437 Re: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Fee to Trust Application – Hinhakaga Pursuant to the Notice of Non-Gaming Land Acquisition Application (“Application”) for the Hinhakaga Parcels 259230130, 259230110, 259230112, 259230111, 250720320, 259230120, 259220041, 258010450 dated June 9, 2020 and the 30-day extension invoked by the City on June 11, 2020, the City of Prior Lake submits the following response no later than August 7, 2020: I. Information Requested by BIA: In answer to specific questions asked by the BIA in the notice dated June 9, 2020: a. Property Taxes. The property taxes levied by the City of Prior Lake on these parcels for 2020: Parcel ID 2020 Taxes 259230130 $1,527.63 259230110 $2,326.38 259230112 $1,603.99 259230111 $ 547.88 250720320 $2,002.72 259230120 $ 913.46 259220041 $ 918.00 258010450 $1,894.18 Total $11,734.24 b. Assessments. There are no existing assessments on this property. c. Services. The City provides all police and fire services as needed. Sewer, water and storm water facilities were anticipated to be extended to serve these properties as development occurred. d. Zoning. Parcels 259230130, 259230120, 259220041 and 258010450 are zoned A (Agricultural) which reserves the land for agricultural uses until and if rezoned Regional Director, Midwest Regional Office U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Page 2 to another urban development use. Parcels 259230110, 259230112, 259230111 and 250720320 are zoned R-S (Rural Subdivision Residential). II. Sewer, Water and Storm Water Utilities and Streets The SMSC and City have agreed that the following will occur with respect to the utilities and streets: 1. The Tribe will work with the City on the realignment of Pike Lake Trail and construction of a future trail around Pike Lake. 2. SMSC trust property will be located on both sides of Pike Lake Trail that will need to be improved in the future. This application will create (approx.) 1,900 ft. of roadway that is bordered on both sides by trust land. The tribe will be responsible for the cost of road improvements in this area. 3. The Tribe will provide the necessary easements to the City for the eventual extension of sanitary sewer and looping of the watermain to serve the existing homes on Martindale Street, Henning Circle, and Hickory Avenue. 4. The Tribe will enter into a maintenance agreement for Pike Lake Trail and Henning Circle. 5. The Tribe will construct or contribute financially toward a trail along CSAH 42 from County Road 21 west to their property limits. 6. The Tribe will work with the City on completion of the pedestrian underpass located beneath CR21 at the proposed intersection with North Berens Road when development in that area occurs. III. Position with Respect to this Application We hold no objection to this application so long as the Tribe accomplishes 1 through 6 as set forth above. Thank you for consideration of our comments and please contact me if there are any questions. Sincerely, Kirt Briggs Mayor, City of Prior Lake cc: City Council Members Business Council Members Tribal Administrator