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Scott County board approves comments to Met Council on regional solicitation, flags 'community considerations' weighting
Summary
The board approved Resolution 2026-43 authorizing staff to submit comments on the Metropolitan Council's draft regional solicitation, raising concerns that a 20% scoring weight for "community considerations" and its definition could disadvantage suburban projects and pass-through users (freight and commuters).
At its Feb. 17 meeting, the Scott County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-43 authorizing staff to submit a comment letter on the Metropolitan Council's draft regional solicitation and scoring criteria.
Greg Jensen, transportation planner, summarized the Met Council process and noted the Transportation Policy Plan goals (safety, resilience, active transportation, environment and an equity-centered community-considerations thread). Brad Davis, director of physical development, told the board that staff's proposed comments focus on the 'community…
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