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County officials press Met Council on TAB scoring and governance; council offers review
Summary
Scott County officials raised concerns about Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) scoring and appointments, saying recent trends disadvantaged some projects; Metropolitan Council acknowledged concerns and promised a look‑back review of recent solicitations.
Several Scott County officials expressed frustration with recent regional solicitation outcomes and TAB scoring, saying priorities and appointment patterns made it harder for some counties to win funding.
A county commissioner told the council that the TAB felt increasingly 'radical' in its appointments and questioned whether recent solicitations reflected local needs. "The TAB has never been more part of decision, never more anti rolls than it is today... It is getting more radical by the appointments," the commissioner said. The Met Council responded that it had heard similar concerns, will conduct a look‑back review in the coming year and is open to adjustments where warranted.
Council staff and county members also discussed governance questions about the Met Council appointment process and whether more local input is needed; the council said it will continue transparency and outreach during the review process. No governance changes or votes were taken at the meeting.
