Scott County Board of Commissioners January 6th 2026
Reorganization of the Board for 2026
Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Approval of Minutes
Introduction and Welcome of New Employees
Consent Agenda Items
Aztec Dance Program Presentation
Committee Reports and Commissioner Updates
County Administrator Update
Full Document Analysis
Votes (5)
Move the agenda as amended
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Election of Chair for 2026
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Election of Vice Chair for 2026
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Approve minutes of December 6th
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Approve consent agenda
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Notable Quotes (3)
As of January 2nd this year, that was 25 years of service to the Scott County Board.
As you all know it's not news that our community especially lately has been in fear and it's not a good feeling.
Aztec dancing shows me that my culture is beautiful like every dansa which means dance has a story.
People (7)
Jonathan OlrichCommissionerCelebrated for 25 years of service; elected Chair for 2026.
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Celebrated for 25 years of service; elected Chair for 2026.
“I was first... I'm trying to remember. I think I had must have been elected and I got a call... won't you meet me up at the Starbucks and let let's chitchat a little bit?”
Recalling early career in Scott County.
Leslie VermillionCounty AdministratorFacilitator for Board meetings and community initiatives.
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Facilitator for Board meetings and community initiatives.
“As of January 2nd this year, that was 25 years of service to the Scott County Board.”
Honoring Commissioner Olrich.
Jodie BrennanCommissionerNewly elected Vice Chair for 2026.
Newly elected Vice Chair for 2026.
ElvaAztec Dance Program LeaderLeads the Aztec dance program that uses the county government space.
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Leads the Aztec dance program that uses the county government space.
“As you all know it's not news that our community especially lately has been in fear and it's not a good feeling.”
Expressing gratitude for the dance space.
Rosa GarciaMental Health TherapistFormer Scott County Mental Health employee.
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Former Scott County Mental Health employee.
“I used to work here at Scott County Mental Health Center... it is about Scott County equipped me to then launch on my own.”
Personal testimony on community impact.
Evelyn HassanParentParent of a dance program participant.
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Parent of a dance program participant.
“When she first started, she was shy and unsure. Now, every Thursday, she walks in with confidence, pride, and excitement.”
Impact of the dance program on her daughter.
Asanti ColemanStudentYouth member of the Aztec dance program.
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Youth member of the Aztec dance program.
“Aztec dancing shows me that my culture is beautiful like every dansa which means dance has a story.”
Sharing the significance of the program.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- January 6, 2026: Scott County Board of Commissioners Annual Meeting
- December 22, 2025: Belle Plaine Library expansion ribbon cutting
- December 16, 2025: Prior Lake Spring Lake watershed district meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (13)
Adopting the 2026 Scott County Board of Commissioners operating rules and guidelines.
Appointing commissioners and other county officials to boards and committees for 2026.
Approving a three-year agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Inc.
Approving a three-year agreement with Scott County Attorneys Association.
Authorizing use of the county website for transportation project solicitations.
Agreement with MnDOT for county highway 23 and 68 roundabout.
Final payment to Eureka Construction Inc. for highway 69 and 78 roundabout.
Agreement with Great Lakes Management Company for services at Hopes Portage.
Grant agreement for trunk highway 13 mobility impact project.
Agreement with Bolton and Mink, Inc. for flood resiliency study.
Cooperative agreement with Carver County for flood resiliency study.
Amendment one to the agreement with Goosebusters Inc.
Three joint powers agreements with Minnesota Dept of Public Safety.