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PAGE 1BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSCOUNTY OF SCOTTFEBRUARY 7, 2012(1) <strong>The</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commissioners</strong>, <strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Scott</strong>, M<strong>in</strong>nesota, met <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>Courthouse <strong>Board</strong> Room <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> City <strong>of</strong> Shakopee, M<strong>in</strong>nesota, <strong>and</strong> convened at 9:00 a.m., with<strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g members present: Commissioner Wolf, presid<strong>in</strong>g, Commissioner Wagner,Commissioner Menden, Commissioner Marschall, <strong>and</strong> Commissioner Ulrich.(2) <strong>County</strong> Staff Present:A. Lezlie Vermillion, Deputy <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istratorB. Pat Ciliberto, <strong>County</strong> AttorneyC. Susan McNellis, First Assistant <strong>County</strong> AttorneyD. Vicki Sauter, Sheriff’s Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative AssistantE. Kev<strong>in</strong> Studnicka, SheriffF. Doug Schnurr, Sheriff’s Capta<strong>in</strong>G. <strong>Scott</strong> Rettke, Assistant Jail Adm<strong>in</strong>istratorH. Mark Welsh, Corrections OfficerI. Jeff Swed<strong>in</strong>, Sheriff’s Capta<strong>in</strong>J. Dean Opatz, Chief Deputy SheriffK. Terence Chacka, AppraiserL. Jessica Barnick, Field Probation OfficerM. Rich Bierle<strong>in</strong>, Field Probation OfficerN. Layne Wiborg, Field Probation OfficerO. Al Godfrey, Community Corrections DirectorP. Len Laxen, Construction SupervisorQ. Mike Fashant, Senior Public Works TechnicianR. Kim Saxon, Senior Legal AssistantS. Lori Jaakola, Senior Legal AssistantT. Lynn Hanson, Field Probation OfficerU. Judy Savage, Assistant Probation OfficerV. Juliene Smieja, Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative SpecialistW. Jennifer Descha<strong>in</strong>e, Health <strong>and</strong> Public Services DirectorX. Terry Raddatz, Cl<strong>in</strong>ical DirectorY. Chuck Mallory, Facilities Project SupervisorZ. Ranae Eichstadt, DriverAA. Diana Johnson, Employment <strong>and</strong> Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g CounselorAB. April Hopk<strong>in</strong>s, Employment <strong>and</strong> Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g CounselorAC. Tanya Roberts, Employment <strong>and</strong> Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g CounselorAD. Sherri Birkholm, Case AideAE. Deb Green<strong>in</strong>g, F<strong>in</strong>ancial Assistance SupervisorAF. Terry Anderson, Child Care Assistance SpecialistAG. Leslie Letson, F<strong>in</strong>ancial Assistance SpecialistAH. Er<strong>in</strong> Holtkamp, F<strong>in</strong>ancial Assistance SpecialistAI. Br<strong>and</strong>on Kmety, F<strong>in</strong>ancial Assistance SpecialistAJ. Steve Steuber, EnvironmentalistAK. Mike Callahan, Highway Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance WorkerAL. Paul Nelson, Natural Resource Program ManagerAM. Joyce Arlt, In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology ManagerAN. Joe Mueller, Senior Systems Support AnalystAO. Noreen Kle<strong>in</strong>fehn-Wald, Nurs<strong>in</strong>g Team Leader
PAGE 2February 7, 2012AP. Jennifer Schultz, Procurement ManagerAQ. Nancy Sjoberg, Technical Support SpecialistAR. Jack Kemme, Employee Relations DirectorAS. Jolynn Spaeth, Telecommunications SpecialistAT. Mary Houn, Senior Systems Support AnalystAU. Rick Ste<strong>in</strong>, Senior Systems Support AnalystAV. Judith Brumfield, Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Deputy DirectorAW. Vanessa Birdsey, Library DirectorAX. Marilyn McCarter, Chief In<strong>for</strong>mation OfficerAY. Lisa Kohner, Public Affairs Coord<strong>in</strong>atorAZ. Kev<strong>in</strong> Ellsworth, Chief F<strong>in</strong>ancial OfficerBA. Jane Hansen, Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative AssistantBB. Debra Brazil, Deputy Clerk to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>(3) Guests Present:A. Jeffrey Will, JordanB. Mervyn Brenke, JordanC. Thom Boncher, JordanD. Jerry Maas, Credit River TownshipE. Ted Kornder, St. Lawrence Town <strong>Board</strong>(4) Media Present:A. John Mueller, Belle Pla<strong>in</strong>e HeraldB. Shannon Fiecke, Shakopee Valley News(5) M<strong>in</strong>utes:On a motion by Commissioner Ulrich, seconded by Commissioner Marschall, <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>utes <strong>of</strong>January 24, 2012 were approved unanimously.(6) Recognition <strong>of</strong> Interested Citizens:Jeffrey Will, Jordan, proposed <strong>the</strong> idea <strong>of</strong> develop<strong>in</strong>g 15 acres <strong>of</strong> <strong>County</strong>-owned propertylocated along Highway 169 <strong>in</strong> S<strong>and</strong> Creek Township as a trap shoot<strong>in</strong>g range. Mr. Will statedthat he is <strong>the</strong> head coach <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Jordan trap shoot<strong>in</strong>g team <strong>and</strong> he expressed <strong>the</strong> frustration all<strong>the</strong> teams have with <strong>the</strong> lack <strong>of</strong> available facilities. Mr. Will provided estimated costs, possiblefund<strong>in</strong>g sources <strong>and</strong> potential revenue estimates.(7) Consent Agenda:A. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to authorize <strong>the</strong>extension <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Grant Agreement with <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> Water <strong>and</strong> Soil Resources Fiscal Year 2010Competitive Grant Program – Project C10-30. <strong>The</strong> motion carried unanimously.B. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to adoptResolution No. 2012-027; Authoriz<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Execution <strong>of</strong> a Memor<strong>and</strong>um <strong>of</strong> Agreement“Perta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g to Coord<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>and</strong> Cooperation <strong>of</strong> Activities <strong>and</strong> Programs Related to Protection<strong>and</strong> Management <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Southwest Metropolitan Area’s Ground Water <strong>and</strong> Surface WaterResources.” A copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> resolution is available <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator <strong>and</strong> ismade a part <strong>of</strong> this record by reference. <strong>The</strong> motion carried unanimously.
PAGE 3February 7, 2012C. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to approve <strong>the</strong>amended Jo<strong>in</strong>t Powers Agreement with <strong>the</strong> Metropolitan Emergency Services <strong>Board</strong> <strong>and</strong>approve <strong>the</strong> extension <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> term <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Agreement through December 31, 2016. <strong>The</strong> motioncarried unanimously.D. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to approve an<strong>in</strong>crease from $45 to $60 <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> annual non-resident library card fee. <strong>The</strong> motion carriedunanimously.E. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to approve <strong>the</strong>renewal <strong>of</strong> a Service Agreement with Augustana Emerald Care, LLC, effective February 1, 2012through June 30, 2013 <strong>for</strong> health services authorized by case managers <strong>for</strong> clients based on<strong>in</strong>dividual client needs, specifically, home <strong>and</strong> community based services. <strong>The</strong> motion carriedunanimously.F. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to adoptResolution No. 2012-025; Authoriz<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Purchase <strong>of</strong> a Fish<strong>in</strong>g Pier From M<strong>in</strong>ncor <strong>for</strong> CedarLake Farm Regional Park <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Amount <strong>of</strong> $39,122.62. A copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> resolution is available <strong>in</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator <strong>and</strong> is made a part <strong>of</strong> this record by reference. <strong>The</strong>motion carried unanimously.G. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to adoptResolution No. 2012-026; Authoriz<strong>in</strong>g F<strong>in</strong>al Payment to Traffic Mark<strong>in</strong>g Service, Inc. <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>2011 Reflectorized Epoxy <strong>and</strong> Latex Pavement Mark<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Amount <strong>of</strong> $1,000. A copy <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> resolution is available <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator <strong>and</strong> is made a part <strong>of</strong> thisrecord by reference. <strong>The</strong> motion carried unanimously.H. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to adoptResolution No. 2012-028; Approv<strong>in</strong>g an Agreement With Barr Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> EnvironmentalEng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g Consult<strong>in</strong>g Services <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Jordan Aggregates Environmental Impact Statement.A copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> resolution is available <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator <strong>and</strong> is made a part<strong>of</strong> this record by reference. <strong>The</strong> motion carried unanimously.I. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to approve <strong>the</strong>conversion <strong>of</strong> a full-time Help Desk contracted position to a full-time <strong>County</strong> employee position.<strong>The</strong> motion carried unanimously.J. Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich to adoptResolution No. 2012-030; Approv<strong>in</strong>g Separation Pay <strong>for</strong> Non-Barga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Employees to bePlaced <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Employee’s Individual Account With <strong>the</strong> State Post-Retirement Health CareSav<strong>in</strong>gs Plan Effective February 13, 2012 Through February 12, 2014, <strong>and</strong> Resc<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gResolution No. 2010-016. A copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> resolution is available <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong>Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator <strong>and</strong> is made a part <strong>of</strong> this record by reference. <strong>The</strong> motion carried unanimously.K. On <strong>the</strong> recommendation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator, Commissioner Marschall moved,seconded by Commissioner Ulrich, to approve <strong>the</strong> payroll process<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> personnel actions<strong>in</strong>dicated below <strong>and</strong> certified by <strong>the</strong> Employee Relations Director <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Appo<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g Authority tobe <strong>in</strong> compliance with provisions <strong>of</strong> M<strong>in</strong>nesota Statutes 375.56 - 375.71 <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong>Merit Personnel System:1. Separation <strong>in</strong> employment <strong>for</strong> Eric Schultz, Intermittent (2% FTE) Unclassified FacilityProbation Officer, Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division, effective 12/20/11.
PAGE 4February 7, 20122. Separation <strong>in</strong> employment <strong>for</strong> Andrew Chapeau, Intermittent (5% FTE) Unclassified FacilityProbation Officer, Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division, effective 01/19/12.3. Separation <strong>in</strong> employment <strong>for</strong> Joseph West, Intermittent (34% FTE) Unclassified DeliveryPerson, Community Services Division, effective 02/13/12.4. FT Probationary employment <strong>for</strong> Kev<strong>in</strong> Heise, In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology Manager,In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology Division, effective 01/30/12.5. FT Probationary employment <strong>for</strong> Deborah Simonson, Assistant <strong>County</strong> Attorney III,Attorney’s Office, effective 02/01/12.6. PT Probationary (70% FTE) employment <strong>for</strong> Jennifer Roemhildt, Public Health Nurse,Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division, effective 02/13/12.7. FT Temporary employment <strong>for</strong> Bonita Kaye, Unclassified Employment/Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Counselor,Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division, effective 01/23/12.8. Intermittent (20% FTE) employment <strong>for</strong> Gregory Felt, Unclassified Highway Eng<strong>in</strong>eer,Community Services Division, effective 02/06/12.9. Intermittent (3% FTE) employment <strong>for</strong> Kathleen Burkl<strong>and</strong>, Unclassified Public HealthNurse, Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division, effective 02/13/12.10. Intermittent (2% FTE) employment <strong>for</strong> Kor<strong>in</strong> Barta, Unclassified Facility Probation Officer,Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division, effective 01/19/12.11. <strong>The</strong> recognition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividuals as volunteers which will enable <strong>the</strong>m to becovered <strong>for</strong> liability <strong>in</strong>surance purposes <strong>in</strong> accordance with <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>surance contractscurrently <strong>in</strong> <strong>for</strong>ce with <strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong>:AdditionsJoanne RosenbergPatience Ell<strong>in</strong>gsonJacquel<strong>in</strong>e Schwartz<strong>The</strong> motion carried unanimously.(8) Provide a Supportive Organizational Culture:On behalf <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>, Vice Chair Marschall presented <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g employees withservice awards:5 YEARSMagnuson, William Corrections Officer Sheriff's OfficeJackson, Vicki F<strong>in</strong>ancial Assistance Specialist Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionArlt, Joyce In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology Manager In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology DivisionAnderson, Christy Receptionist Community Services DivisionHopk<strong>in</strong>s, April Employment/Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Counselor Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionBalliet, Donovan Systems Support Analyst Community Services DivisionLetson, Leslie F<strong>in</strong>ancial Assistance Specialist Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionBarnick, Jessica Field Probation Officer Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionNelson, Paul Natural Resources Program Manager Community Services DivisionNguyen, V<strong>in</strong>cent Corrections Officer Sheriff's OfficeChacka, Terence Appraiser III Community Services DivisionGregory, Timothy Corrections Officer Sheriff's OfficeWiborg, Layne Field Probation Officer Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionJohnson, Jean Field Probation Officer Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division
PAGE 5February 7, 2012Ohm, Elizabeth Library Associate Community Services DivisionBurke, Rebecca Library Associate Community Services DivisionReber, Jill Library Associate Community Services DivisionBarnett, Just<strong>in</strong> Corrections Officer Sheriff's OfficeSaxon, Kim Senior Legal Assistant Attorney's OfficeSmith, Nichole Social Work Case Manager Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionEichstadt, Ranae Driver Community Services DivisionMillard, R<strong>and</strong>y Highway Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Worker Community Services DivisionTurek, Michael Sheriff's Deputy Sheriff's OfficeSames, Kory Sheriff's Deputy Sheriff's OfficeSmieja, Juliene Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Specialist Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division10 YEARSHallberg, Nikki Child Protection Worker Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionRichardson, Kari Highway Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Worker Community Services DivisionRavnholdt, Marc Corrections Officer Sheriff's OfficeKle<strong>in</strong>fehn, Noreen Nurs<strong>in</strong>g Team Leader Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionDmitrieva, Ludmila Account<strong>in</strong>g Technician Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionJaakola, Lori Senior Legal Assistant Attorney's OfficeBrown, Steven Social Work Supervisor Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionJones, Kathryn Facility Probation Officer Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionLannon, Michael Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Worker III Community Services DivisionJones, Steven Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal F<strong>in</strong>ancial Analyst Office <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>and</strong> BudgetBierle<strong>in</strong>, Rich Field Probation Officer Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionQuade, Angel<strong>in</strong>e Child Support Officer Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionBrown, Ali DT&H Program Coord<strong>in</strong>ator Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division15 YEARSSwedl<strong>in</strong>, Jeffrey Sheriff's Capta<strong>in</strong> Sheriff's OfficeHanson, Lynn Field Probation Officer Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionAnderson, Terry Child Care Assistance Specialist Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionWilliams, Danelle Social Work Case Manager Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionFeist, Lois Library Associate Community Services DivisionEnzenauer, Gloria Library Associate Community Services DivisionCallahan, Michael Highway Ma<strong>in</strong>tenance Worker Community Services DivisionMueller, Joseph Senior Systems Support Analyst In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology Division20 YEARSDavis, Kathleen Assistant Facilities Manager Community Services DivisionHanke, Terri DT&H Program Coord<strong>in</strong>ator Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionW<strong>in</strong>eman, Kev<strong>in</strong> Social Work Case Manager Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division
25 YEARSFebruary 7, 2012PAGE 6Raddatz, Terryl Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Director Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionHansen, Jane Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Assistant-Uncl Office <strong>of</strong> Management <strong>and</strong> BudgetMarkve, Margaret L<strong>and</strong> Title Specialist Community Services DivisionFashant, Michael Senior Public Works Technician Community Services DivisionBuesgens-Pulk,Shona Social Work Supervisor Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services Division30 YEARSBusch-Koehnen,Janice Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Center Manager Health <strong>and</strong> Human Services DivisionSchmitt, Peter Environmentalist III Community Services Division35 YEARSSauter, Vicki Sheriff's Office Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Asst. Sheriff's OfficeChair Wolf recessed <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g at 9:40 a.m. <strong>for</strong> a reception <strong>in</strong> honor <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> awardrecipients <strong>and</strong> reconvened at 10:02 a.m.(9) Develop Strong Public Partnerships:Commissioner Wolf moved, seconded by Commissioner Wagner to adopt Resolution No.2012-031; Request<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> United States Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture Farm Service AgencyMa<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> Operations With<strong>in</strong> <strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong>. A copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> resolution is available <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator <strong>and</strong> is made a part <strong>of</strong> this record by reference. <strong>The</strong> motion carriedunanimously.St. Lawrence Town <strong>Board</strong> Chair Ted Kornder requested that copies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> adoptedResolution be <strong>for</strong>warded to all state <strong>and</strong> federal legislators.(10) Manage Challenges <strong>and</strong> Create Opportunities:Natural Resources Program Manager Paul Nelson requested authorization to release <strong>the</strong><strong>Scott</strong> Watershed Management Organization (WMO) Plan Amendment #2 <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> 60 day reviewperiod. Mr. Nelson expla<strong>in</strong>ed that when <strong>the</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al <strong>Scott</strong> WMO Plan was approved <strong>in</strong> 2009 anumber <strong>of</strong> studies were underway <strong>and</strong> it was anticipated that amendments would be needed.<strong>The</strong> process <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Amendment from <strong>the</strong> time it is released <strong>for</strong> review until it is submitted to <strong>the</strong><strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> Water <strong>and</strong> Soil Resources <strong>for</strong> consideration <strong>and</strong> approval <strong>and</strong> presented to <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong>Board</strong> <strong>for</strong> f<strong>in</strong>al approval was outl<strong>in</strong>ed.Mr. Nelson reviewed <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g new capital projects which are be<strong>in</strong>g added to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Scott</strong>WMO Plan. Mr. Nelson added that projects must be <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Plan to be eligible <strong>for</strong> CleanWater Fund applications.West Cedar Subwatershed PracticesCleary Lake Regional Park Park<strong>in</strong>g Lot ImprovementsStabilization <strong>of</strong> Rav<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Blakeley AreaClarks Lake Restoration
PAGE 7February 7, 2012Commissioner Marschall moved, seconded to Commissioner Ulrich to authorize <strong>the</strong> release<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Scott</strong> Watershed Management Organization Plan Amendment #2 <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> 60 day reviewperiod. <strong>The</strong> motion carried unanimously.(11) Assure Long Term Fiscal Stability:Commissioner Menden expressed his disapproval <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> policy that allows annualcontracts under $25,000 to be approved by <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator without hav<strong>in</strong>g to bepresented to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commissioners</strong>. Commissioner Menden stated that he would like thislimit lowered to $10,000. Commissioner Menden specifically mentioned his concern regard<strong>in</strong>g<strong>the</strong> contract with a lobbyist <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> contract <strong>for</strong> a shed on <strong>the</strong> Doyle-Kennefick property.Commissioner Menden felt that <strong>the</strong> public <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Commissioners</strong> are f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g out aboutcontracts <strong>and</strong> projects after <strong>the</strong> fact. Commissioner Wagner agreed with CommissionerMenden <strong>and</strong> stated his displeasure with <strong>the</strong> lobbyist contract.<strong>Commissioners</strong> Ulrich <strong>and</strong> Marschall disputed Commissioner Menden’s claims stat<strong>in</strong>g that<strong>the</strong> shed at <strong>the</strong> Doyle-Kennefick had been discussed at several <strong>County</strong> <strong>Board</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong>that <strong>the</strong> lobbyist contract had been presented at <strong>the</strong> Chair/Vice Chair meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Scott</strong><strong>County</strong> Legislative Committee. Commissioner Ulrich provided examples <strong>of</strong> how <strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong><strong>and</strong> cities have benefited from fund<strong>in</strong>g that has been received through <strong>the</strong> help <strong>of</strong> a lobbyist.Chair Wolf suggested that ra<strong>the</strong>r than chang<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> policy, if a Commissioner has an issueor question regard<strong>in</strong>g a specific contract, that contract could be brought be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>regardless <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> amount.Considerable discussion followed <strong>and</strong> Chair Wolf requested that this item be discussedfur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong> a <strong>County</strong> <strong>Board</strong> workshop.(12) Manage Challenges <strong>and</strong> Create Opportunities:Commissioner Menden questioned <strong>the</strong> h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> a compla<strong>in</strong>t that has been filed aga<strong>in</strong>stan employee by ano<strong>the</strong>r employee. Commissioner Menden stated that he heard about itthrough <strong>the</strong> grapev<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> was not able to get a copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> compla<strong>in</strong>t or any <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mationregard<strong>in</strong>g it. Commissioner Menden stated that he does not want any <strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong> employee,<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Employee Relations, oversee<strong>in</strong>g or controll<strong>in</strong>g any part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestigation to ensurethat no one controls <strong>the</strong> outcome <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestigation.Commissioner Menden moved, seconded by Commissioner Wagner to totally farm out <strong>the</strong><strong>in</strong>vestigation to ano<strong>the</strong>r <strong>County</strong> so that no one can say that we had someth<strong>in</strong>g to do with <strong>the</strong>outcome.Commissioner Ulrich requested <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation from Employee Relations Director Jack Kemme<strong>and</strong> <strong>County</strong> Attorney Pat Ciliberto regard<strong>in</strong>g this issue. Mr. Kemme expla<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> processfollowed when an employee files a compla<strong>in</strong>t aga<strong>in</strong>st ano<strong>the</strong>r employee. He also stated that <strong>the</strong><strong>in</strong>vestigation has been outsourced <strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestigation is underway. Mr. Cilibertoexpla<strong>in</strong>ed that <strong>the</strong> Data Practices Act prohibits <strong>the</strong> release <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation regard<strong>in</strong>g thiscompla<strong>in</strong>t. He also outl<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> process that was used <strong>in</strong> choos<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestigator. <strong>The</strong>established policy that will be followed once <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestigation has been completed was alsoexpla<strong>in</strong>ed.
PAGE 8February 7, 2012Discussion followed regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> delay that would occur with <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestigation if it were tobe outsourced to ano<strong>the</strong>r county’s employee relations department. Mr. Kemme stated that he ispresum<strong>in</strong>g that <strong>the</strong> current <strong>in</strong>vestigation will be completed by mid-March.Follow<strong>in</strong>g a roll call vote, <strong>the</strong> motion failed on a vote <strong>of</strong> two ayes <strong>and</strong> three nays with<strong>Commissioners</strong> Wagner <strong>and</strong> Menden vot<strong>in</strong>g aye <strong>and</strong> <strong>Commissioners</strong> Marschall, Ulrich <strong>and</strong> Wolfvot<strong>in</strong>g nay.(13) Committee Reports <strong>and</strong> Commissioner Updates:A. Commissioner Wagner met with <strong>County</strong> staff regard<strong>in</strong>g a road project on February 3.B. Commissioner Menden attended a meet<strong>in</strong>g on January 31 regard<strong>in</strong>g Blue LakeSanitation’s plan to erect a large solar panel.C. All <strong>Commissioners</strong> attended <strong>the</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Board</strong> workshop on January 31.D. Commissioner Menden attended <strong>the</strong> Parks Advisory Commission meet<strong>in</strong>g onFebruary 2.E. Commissioner Menden attended <strong>the</strong> Louisville Town <strong>Board</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g on February 2.F. <strong>Commissioners</strong> Menden, Ulrich <strong>and</strong> Wolf attended <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g with Governor Dayton<strong>and</strong> staff regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> Highway 101 cross<strong>in</strong>g on February 3.G. Commissioner Marschall attended <strong>the</strong> Community Corrections Advisory <strong>Board</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>gon January 26.H. Commissioner Marschall participated <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>terviews <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Prior Lake-Spr<strong>in</strong>g LakeWatershed District <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> Managers on January 30.I. <strong>Commissioners</strong> Marschall, Ulrich <strong>and</strong> Wolf attended <strong>the</strong> Shakopee MdewakantonSioux Community <strong>in</strong>augural ceremony <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>stallation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Tribal Council on January 31.J. Commissioner Ulrich attended <strong>the</strong> Transit Review <strong>Board</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g on January 25.K. Commissioner Ulrich attended <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>nesota Valley Transit Authority meet<strong>in</strong>g onJanuary 25.L. Commissioner Ulrich <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r members <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> M<strong>in</strong>nesota Valley Transit Authority <strong>and</strong><strong>the</strong> Suburban Transit Authority met with State Legislators on January 26.M. Commissioner Ulrich attended <strong>the</strong> <strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong> Association <strong>for</strong> Leadership <strong>and</strong>Efficiency (SCALE) Transportation <strong>and</strong> Economic Development Committee meet<strong>in</strong>g onJanuary 26.N. Commissioner Ulrich met with local clergy on January 30 regard<strong>in</strong>g Families <strong>and</strong>Individuals Shar<strong>in</strong>g Hope (FISH).O. Commissioner Ulrich attended <strong>the</strong> Trunk Highway 169 Corridor Coalition meet<strong>in</strong>g withState Legislators on February 1.P. Commissioner Ulrich attended <strong>the</strong> FISH plann<strong>in</strong>g meet<strong>in</strong>g on February 2.Q. Commissioner Ulrich attended <strong>the</strong> SCALE Executive Committee meet<strong>in</strong>g onFebruary 3.R. Commissioner Ulrich met with <strong>the</strong> FISH Executive Director on February 6.S. Commissioner Wolf attended <strong>the</strong> Vermillion River Watershed Jo<strong>in</strong>t Powers <strong>Board</strong>meet<strong>in</strong>g on January 26.T. Commissioner Wolf attended <strong>the</strong> Elko New Market City Council meet<strong>in</strong>g onJanuary 26.U. Commissioner Wolf attended <strong>the</strong> Jordan Commercial Club meet<strong>in</strong>g on January 26.V. Commissioner Wolf met with a constituent on January 27.W. Commissioner Wolf attended <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g on January 31 regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> clos<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>Farm Service Agency <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>in</strong> <strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong>.X. Commissioner Wolf attended <strong>the</strong> Metropolitan Emergency Services <strong>Board</strong> ExecutiveCommittee meet<strong>in</strong>g on February 1.
PAGE 9February 7, 2012Y. Commissioner Wolf attended <strong>the</strong> State Revolv<strong>in</strong>g Fund Screen<strong>in</strong>g Committee meet<strong>in</strong>gon February.Z. Commissioner Wolf met with <strong>County</strong> staff regard<strong>in</strong>g a road project on February 2.AA. Commissioner Wolf attended <strong>the</strong> Metropolitan Area Energy Policy Coalition meet<strong>in</strong>g onFebruary 2.AB. Commissioner Wolf participated <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Future Leaders <strong>of</strong> <strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong> Daypresentations at New Prague High School on February 6.AC. Commissioner Wolf attended a presentation on February 6 at Credit River Township on<strong>the</strong> Liberty Creek Development.AD. Commissioner Wolf attended <strong>the</strong> Cedar Lake Town <strong>Board</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g on February 6.(14) <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator Update:Deputy <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istrator Lezlie Vermillion reported <strong>the</strong> follow<strong>in</strong>g:<strong>The</strong> public hear<strong>in</strong>g regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> issuance by <strong>the</strong> <strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong> Community DevelopmentAgency <strong>of</strong> bonds to f<strong>in</strong>ance <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> senior hous<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> City <strong>of</strong> Jordanwhich was set on January 24, 2012 <strong>and</strong> scheduled <strong>for</strong> Tuesday, February 14, 2012 hasbeen delayed.Follow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> February 28 <strong>County</strong> <strong>Board</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong> will meet <strong>in</strong> a workshopsett<strong>in</strong>g regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>Scott</strong> <strong>County</strong> SCALE Water Management Collaboration Study.<strong>The</strong> jo<strong>in</strong>t workshop with <strong>the</strong> Lower M<strong>in</strong>nesota River Watershed District <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong>Managers is scheduled <strong>for</strong> Wednesday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Chaska CityCouncil Chambers.On a motion by Commissioner Marschall, seconded by Commissioner Ulrich, <strong>the</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>gadjourned at 11:17 a.m.Thomas J. WolfChairLezlie VermillionDeputy <strong>County</strong> Adm<strong>in</strong>istratorClerk <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>Debra K. BrazilDeputy Clerk to <strong>the</strong> <strong>Board</strong>