2022-12-06 City Council Agenda PacketCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
December 6, 2022
6:00 pm
Mendota Heights City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Adopt Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of November 15, 2022 City Council Minutes
b. Approval of November 15, 2022 City Council Work Session Minutes
c. Acknowledgement of September 21, 2022 Airport Relations Commission Meeting Minutes
d. Acknowledgement of October 12, 2022 Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes
e. Resolution 2022-91 City Advisory Commission Reappointments
f. Approval of Personnel Policy Amendment Regarding Employee Vacation Leave
g. Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Dates
h. Accept Police Officer Resignation and Authorize Recruitment
i. Accept Probationary Firefighter Resignation
j. Approval of Tobacco License Renewals
k. Approval of Massage Therapist License
l. Approval of 2023 Seasonal Pay Matrix
m. Resolution 2022-92 Designating Polling Locations for 2023
n. Resolution 2022-93 Adoption of Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
o. Resolution 2022-94 Accepting a Donation from the Coss Family Foundation
p. Approval of a Joint Powers Agreement between the Cities of Lilydale and Mendota Heights
for Storm Sewer Inspection and Maintenance Services and Illicit Discharge Inspection
Services
q. Approval of October 2022 Treasurer’s Report
r. Approval of Claims List
6. Citizen Comment Period (for items not on the agenda)
*See guidelines below
7. Presentations
8. Public Hearings
a. Ordinance 574 – Approving Amendments to the Fee Schedule for 2023
1. Approve Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 574
9. New and Unfinished Business
a. Resolution 2022-90 Approving Final 2023 Tax Levy and Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
10. Community Announcements
11. Council Comments
12. Adjourn
Guidelines for Public Comment Period: The Public Comment Period of the agenda
provides an opportunity to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. All are
welcome to speak.
Comments should be directed to the Council. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes per
person; presentations which are longer will need to be scheduled with the City Clerk to appear
on a future City Council agenda.
Public comments may not be used to air personal attacks, to make political endorsements, or
for political campaign purposes. Council members will not enter into a dialogue, nor will any
decisions be made at that presentation.
Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. If appropriate, the Mayor may
assign staff for follow up to the issues raised or occasionally called on to respond.
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Held Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the City Council, City of Mendota Heights,
Minnesota was held at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Levine called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilors Duggan, Paper, Mazzitello, and Miller,
were also present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council, the audience, and staff recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADOPTION
Mayor Levine presented the agenda for adoption. Councilor Miller moved adoption of the agenda.
Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Levine presented the consent calendar and explained the procedure for discussion and approval.
Councilor Paper moved approval of the consent calendar as presented.
a.Approval of November 1, 2022 City Council Minutes
b. Acknowledge the October 19, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes
c.Acknowledge September 2022 Par 3 Financial Report
d. Approval of Community Waste Abatement Agreement with Dakota County
e.Approval of Field and Facility Use Policy Revisions
f.Approve the Purchase of Fire Department Extrication/Rescue Tools
g.Approve Landscaping for the Ivy Falls East and Centre Pointe Street Improvements
h. Resolution 2022-89 Accepting Project and Approving Final Payment for the Simard Street Sewer
Repair
i.Approve Resolution 2022-86 Certifying Delinquent Sewer Accounts
j.Approve Resolution 2022-87 Certifying Delinquent Water Accounts
k. Approve Massage Licenses
l.Acknowledge the September 2022 Fire Synopsis
m.Acknowledge the October 2022 Fire Synopsis
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n. Approval of October 2022 Building Activity Report
o. Approval of Claims List
Councilor Duggan seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one from the public wished to be heard.
PRESENTATIONS
No items scheduled.
PUBLIC HEARING
No items scheduled.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) RESOLUTION 2022-85 CANVASSING ELECTION RESULTS
City Clerk Christine Lusian explained that the Council is asked to canvass the results of the November 8,
2022 General Election.
Councilor Duggan moved to approve RESOLUTION 2022-85 CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION.
Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion.
Further discussion: Councilor Duggan thanked all those that participated in the election.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
B) AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE ROGER’S LAKE SKATE
PARK RECONSTRUCTION
Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence provided a brief background on this item. The Council
was being asked to authorize professional services contracts with Bolton & Menk, Inc. and the American
Ramp Company for the engineering and design of the Roger’s Lake Skate Park Reconstruction Project.
Councilor Miller asked the estimated time of completion for the project.
Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence commented that staff would anticipate an opening in
September of 2023 if work begins in the spring.
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Councilor Paper asked if the cost of the engineering consultant services would come from the overall
budget for the skate park project, noting that would seem to reduce the amount of funding available for
features within the park.
Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence commented that staff does recommend that the
consulting services come from the project budget. She noted that if there is a desire for the consulting
services to be funded in another manner, staff would need to consult with the Finance Department to
determine if those funds would be available. She stated that in completing the proper planning, it will
provide for a better skate park. She noted that if the funding available in 2023 is not sufficient, this could
be a phased project.
Councilor Paper referenced the committee and asked the number of youth members involved.
Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence replied that on the 2020 subcommittee there were two
youth members that attended, but those members have not shown interest in continuing. She stated that
there is a family interested in participating in the subcommittee. She explained that it will be important
to gain input from the entire community and therefore there will be public engagement as a part of the
planning process.
Councilor Duggan asked if there is an idea of how many people on average are using the skate park.
Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence replied that she did not have an exact number but noted
that when she drives by the skate park there are typically five or six users.
Councilor Duggan asked if there would be an anticipated increase in use once the park is improved and
whether additional parking would then be needed as well.
Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence replied that she did not foresee a need for additional
parking. She commented that parking has been sufficient, even on days when there has been heavy use
of the park. She noted that another adjacent community is planning to build a skate park in 2024, which
will provide more options for residents of both communities.
Councilor Mazzitello commented that this has been a long time coming and thanked staff for all the hard
work. He agreed that having a proper plan going into construction ensures a better project and therefore
the 11 percent investment in the upfront design cost is worth it.
Mayor Levine commented that this is next to a lake and therefore there can be water and drainage issues
and it would be important to address that from the beginning. She recognized two members of the
audience that have been advocates for the skate park as this has been an ongoing issue and desire of the
community. She applauded the patience of the skate park users. She believed that this was the right plan
to move forward with and thanked all that have been involved in the subcommittee over time.
Councilor Duggan moved to authorize STAFF TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BOLTON AND
MENK, INC FOR THE ENGINEERING WORK NECESSARY FOR THE ROGER’S LAKE SKATE
PARK RECONSTRUCTION FOR A NOT TO EXCEED PRICE OF $31,920 AND TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY FOR THE DESIGN WORK FOR THE
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RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ROGER’S LAKE SKATE PARK FOR A NOT TO EXCEED PRICE OF
$9,000.
Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion.
Further discussion: Councilor Paper commented that he is not against the engineering funds being spent,
he was just surprised that was coming from the project budget.
Mayor Levine asked if those funds could come from the special parks fund.
Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence replied that she did not believe the fund could be used
for that purpose but asked for the city attorney to opine on the question. She noted that the original plan
did not attempt to utilize any of the existing features and therefore involving a consultant to determine the
items that could be reused could provide additional cost-savings and features within the park.
City Attorney Elliott Knetsch commented that could be an appropriate use of the special parks fund.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that this can move forward and as they work on the project,
they can look further into whether the special parks fund or general fund is used for different elements.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
C) RESOLUTION 2022-88 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
ROGER’S LAKE AND PARK PLACE POND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek provided background information and stated that the Council is asked
to approve Resolution 2022-88 accepting bids and awarding a contract for the Rogers Lake and Park Place
Pond Improvement Project.
Councilor Duggan asked if there would be appropriate signage to alert the community of the project and
what should or should not be done.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that one project is within a park and therefore signage could
be placed in the park. He noted that the other pond is within a development and staff will communicate
with the adjacent property owners.
Councilor Miller asked for details on the length of time for the project at Rogers Lake.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that the project is typically completed in two or three days.
He noted that visitors of the park should still be able to access the park during that time.
Councilor Mazzitello asked if this would be a full dredging of the pond or whether sediment is simply
being removed from the inlets of the pond.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that these are full dredging to a six-foot depth and therefore
the ponds will be completely drained, under frozen conditions.
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Councilor Mazzitello noted that the bid received was a very good price for that work. He asked where the
removed material would be hauled.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that the Rogers Lake material could be disposed of at will of
the contractor while there would be different requirements for the disposal of the Park Place material
because of the PFAS. He noted that the contractor would be responsible for adequately disposing of the
material.
Councilor Paper asked if there would be any benefit in keeping the fill from Rogers Lake to use in another
location.
Public Works Director Ryan Ruzek replied that the disposal is included in the bid and therefore he was
unsure of the difference in cost for that option. He noted that is something that he could discuss with the
contractor and consultant to determine if it would be helpful for the City to use that fill in another location.
Councilor Mazzitello moved to adopt RESOLUTION 2022-88 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR THE ROGERS LAKE AND PARK PLACE POND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Councilor Miller seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson announced upcoming events and activities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilor Duggan commented that 55 years ago he had his first Thanksgiving dinner in Arizona, noting
that it is a great opportunity to celebrate what makes America the greatest country in the world.
Councilor Paper wished the community a happy Thanksgiving. He also reminded the community about
Movember, which focuses on men’s health.
Councilor Miller commented that two Saturdays ago the Two Rivers cross country team participated in
the state cross country meet and one student finished 24th and was named to the all-state squad. He stated
that since 2000, the Two Rivers boys and girls cross country teams have had quite the arsenal of talent
noting the accomplishments of both the boys and girls teams. He stated that the election last Tuesday was
a bit bittersweet as it was the first without his mother holding the position of an election judge or going to
vote with her. He commented that he was happy to see some of his mother’s friends and a neighbor
holding the position of election judges. He stated that at the previous meeting there was a presentation on
the trail system and potential upcoming projects. He stated that it was mentioned that there was a
possibility that the State and County could use condemnation but commented that he wanted to make it
clear that he does not support that method. He was pleased that Mayor Levine pushed back about what a
trail on Dodd Road could look like and believed that the City needs to push for those alternatives and
something that will work for everyone.
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Councilor Mazzitello congratulated Two Rivers and Saint Thomas footballs teams on outstanding seasons.
He thanked everyone that voted to maintain the tradition of a high voter turnout, as well as City staff and
the volunteers that assist in making that process run smoothly. He commented that winter has arrived,
and the Public Works Department is outstanding, but still encouraged drivers to slow down and drive
safely.
Mayor Levine commented that the voter turnout in this election was 84 percent, which means that residents
of Mendota Heights want their voices heard and that is amazing. She commented that people that are
elected to office represent everyone in the community.
ADJOURN
Councilor Duggan moved to adjourn.
Councilor Mazzitello seconded the motion.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
____________________________________
Stephanie B. Levine
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Christine Lusian
City Clerk
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Minutes of the City Council Work Session
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Levine called the work session to order at 4:00 pm. Councilmembers Duggan, Mazzitello,
Miller, and Paper were present.
Staff in attendance included City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson, Public Works Director Ryan
Ruzek, Finance Director, Kristen Schabacker, Assistant City Administrator Kelly Torkelson,
Parks and Recreation Manager Meredith Lawrence, Community Development Director Tim
Benetti, and City Clerk Christine Lusian. Councilmember-elect Sally Lorberbaum was also
present.
ADVISORY COMMISSION REVIEW
Jacobson provided background on advisory commission rules of order, bylaws, and the process
of filing vacancies. Council discussed reappointment of members, term limits, and attendance.
The group consensus was to implement term limits for the Airport Relations Commission of
three terms which are four years in length. Council directed staff to develop attendance
standards to be included in commission bylaws similar to those of the cities of Golden Valley
and Duluth. Suggested language includes limiting absences in one year not to exceed three
consecutive meetings or more than 25 percent of the total meetings. A commissioner who is
unable to meet the attendance requirements would be deemed to have voluntarily resigned.
PERSONNEL POLICY
Schabacker explained a proposed update to the personnel policy that would allow employees an
opportunity to avoid losing unused vacation leave, up to 40 hours over the 200 hour carry over
maximum, by transferring it to deferred compensation retirement or cashing out. The 40-hour
limit is incentive for employees to use earned time off. Council was supportive of the policy
change.
DAKOTA BROADBAND BOARD
Torkelson informed the council of the purpose, benefits, status, and challenges of the board. The
board is moving towards dissolving, but city members are working to ensure plans are in place
first to ensure continuous operation of the fiber system.
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MEETING SCHEDULE 2023 CITY COUNCIL
Jacobson provided a draft meeting calendar for council to review for conflicts. Council agreed to
keep January meetings as normal and to bring the dates for council approval on December 6.
Lorberbaum suggested a celebration for payoff of Par 3 bonds and Mayor Levine asked staff to
look into ideas.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Levine adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
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Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Christine Lusian, City Clerk
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
AIRPORT RELATIONS COMMISSION
September 21, 2022 6:00 p.m.
City Hall 1101 Victoria Curve
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Airport Relations Commission was held on Wednesday,
September 21, 2022 at Mendota Heights City Hall; 1101 Victoria Curve.
1.Call to Order
Chair Norling called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
The following commissioners were present: Gina Norling, William Dunn, David Sloan, Jeff
Hamiel, and Jim Neuharth. Absent (excused): Kevin Byrnes and Arvind Sharma.
Staff present: City Administrator Cheryl Jacobson and Office Support Assistant Sheila Robertson.
2.Approval of Agenda
Motion by Dunn/Second by Sloan to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5-0.
3.Approval of Minutes
a.Approval of Minutes of the May 18, 2022 Regular Meeting
Motion by Hamiel/Second by Dunn to approve the minutes.
Motion passed 5-0.
b.Approval of Minutes of the July 12, 2022 Joint Meeting with the Eagan ARC
Motion by Dunn/Second by Neuharth to approve the minutes.
Discussion: Commissioners observed the makeup and schedule of the Eagan ARC as compared
to that of Mendota Heights ARC.
Motion passed 5-0.
4.Public Comments
Rose Agnew, of 671 Woodridge Dr, was present. She stressed the importance of the Mendota
Heights ARC and the work the commission is doing. She attended a community event regarding
the long-range 2040 comp plan and shared some feedback. She suggests the commission thinks
about the challenges on the land-side; i.e. traffic congestion to and from and within MSP
(Minneapolis-Saint Paul) Airport. Ms. Agnew shared that she is also interested in the future of
drone and air taxi facilities and how that will impact Mendota Heights.
5.Unfinished and New Business
a.ARC Data/Metrics Review
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Commissioners Byrnes and Neuharth worked on the charts, with Commissioner Neuharth
proposing the removal of all data over the COVID-19 timeframe.
Chair Norling suggested keeping that data but differentiating it somehow. Commissioner
Hamiel agreed that it should be kept, but perhaps in an addendum or appendix form to
reference.
Commissioner Sloan pointed out that from of a control chart standpoint it’d be normal to take
the data out so they can accurately project future data.
Chair Norling noted that there are estimates of the post-COVID-19 data becoming regular again
in 2024.
Commissioner Neuharth noted that to calculate the mean he could use the data prior to March
2020, and then again after April 2022.
Commissioner Hamiel asked whether the data from April 2022 to present, which spans the
pandemic recovery period, would also skew the data.
Commissioner Neuharth thought the distortion would be minimal. He added that we will create
two charts; one with the 24-month COVID-19 data and one that excludes it.
b.Homes and Noise Mitigation Discussion
Mendota Heights staff created a pamphlet to help address noise mitigation for new builders and
residents. There is a link to the document on the Mendota Heights website. The commission
agreed it was a very well-done document.
Commissioner Hamiel compared the Mendota Heights document to that of other airports and
commented that the city’s is very well written and easy to read. He suggested thanking Brad
Juffer, of the MAC (Metropolitan Airports Commission), for his work on this.
Commissioner Sloan suggested adding an article or note regarding this piece in the next
“Heights Highlights” issue.
c.Noise Oversight Committee Update
i.Eagan Request to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
City Administrator Jacobson reported on an FAA letter from Eagan, as well as how
they hope to plan to keep the positive changes happening for both Eagan and
Mendota Heights. She also noted there are opportunities for the Mendota Heights
ARC and the Mendota Heights Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to hold joint
workshops regarding trees and noise mitigation.
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Chair Norling suggested that Michele Ross, of the Noise Oversight Committee (NOC)
attend the Mendota Heights ARC’s next commission meeting.
ii.NOC 2023 Draft Workplan
Commissioners should send comments or additions to City Administrator Jacobson
for review.
6.Acknowledge Receipt of Reports and Correspondence
a.Review of Airport Operational Statistics (link: https://www.macenvironment.org/reports/)
i.Complaint Information
Chair Norling will reassign commissioners to each report task.
ii.Runway Use Information
Chair Norling will reassign commissioners to each report task.
iii.Turboprop Information
City Administrator Jacobson will follow up with the MAC to see who the new contact
will be for working on Turboprop data.
iv.Noise Monitor Information
b.News Articles
City Administrator Jacobson will share the articles with the group via email.
7.Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Neuharth demonstrated a good control chart example using the chart titled
“Departures North of the Corridor”.
Chair Norling asked the group for ideas on thanking and celebrating Brad Juffer. She will work
with City Administrator Jacobson to organize a thank you card.
8.Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Neuharth/Second by Sloan to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed 5-0.
Chair Norling adjourned the meeting at 7:14pm.
Minutes taken by Sheila Robertson
Office Support Assistant
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
Wednesday, October 12, 2022- 6:00 P.M.
Mendota Heights City Hall-Council Chambers
The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Natural Resources Commission was held on Wednesday,
October 12, 2022, at Mendota Heights City Hall; 1101 Victoria Curve.
1.Call to Order
Chair Swank called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
2.Roll Call
Coordinator Spreiter called the roll. Commissioners present: Fahnhorst, McCaslin, Husbands,
Quick, Swank, Stein, Tupper. Student Representative Byrnes present. Commissioners absent:
None. Staff present: Natural Resources Coordinator Krista Spreiter and Assistant City
Administrator Kelly Torkelson.
3.Approval of the Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda by Quick, second by Stein.
Motion passed 7-0.
4.Approval of the Minutes
a.Approve meeting minutes from the September 14, 2022 Natural Resources Commission
Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes by Tupper, second by Husbands.
Motion passes 7-0.
b.Approve meeting minutes from the September 14, 2022 Natural Resources Commission
Work Session
Motion to approve the minutes by Husbands, second by Quick.
Motion passes 7-0.
5.Acknowledgement of Reports
a.2022 Workplan Report Update
Natural Resources Coordinator Krista Spreiter shared the four goals of the workplan.
b.Green Steps Status Update
Coordinator Spreiter reviewed the Green Steps program’s five categories. The City
became a Green Steps City in 2021 and are currently in Step 1 of a possible Step 5.
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Mendota Heights is considered a “category A” city. This requires the most best practice
management items to be completed.
Commissioner Husbands asked for clarification on viewing details regarding completed
but not reported tasks.
Coordinator Spreiter will look into gaining public access to that information, and will
ensure they are published in a report.
Commissioner Husbands asked why a task would be completed but not reported.
Coordinator Spreiter stated that staffing and workloads have caused that delay.
Commissioner Stein asked for clarification on heating and cooling and fleet upgrades,
and if there have been thoughts of tying the improvement updates to a schedule that is
efficient.
Coordinator Spreiter confirmed the thought of making the best use of the timeline.
Commissioner Fahnhorst commented he likes the Green Steps process for its
transparency and potential.
Chair Swank asked how specific items are evaluated and selected.
Commissioner Spreiter noted there is not an official evaluation process established.
Assistant City Administrator Torkelson added that the City Council often gives input on
the direction of the projects and timelines.
Commissioner Quick noted with what’s already been done the City could be close to a
Step 3, once the projects get reported. She asked how the Commission can help with
this part of the process, in order to help in their future planning.
Assistant City Administrator Torkelson commented that the new Recycling Coordinator
will add more hours to their schedule, with a focus on data entry. Some processes, such
as data entry, need to be completed by staff.
c. Staff Planning Update- Recycling Coordinator
Assistant City Administrator Torkelson reported the current Recycling Coordinator
position and how the position will be evaluated and changed in a transition phase. The
employee, in a shared position, will technically be employed by the City of West St. Paul.
The hiring process will begin in November with the start date in January, 2023.
Chair Swank asked if the position’s new additional four hours will affect other cities.
Assistant City Administrator Torkelson stated that the position will remain part time,
with the addition of four more hours per week.
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d. Natural Resources Project Updates
Coordinator Spreiter updated the commission on the season’s projects. She mentioned
the Great River Greening restoration work in Valley Park, Rogers Lake Park, Copperfield
Ponds Park, and Oĥѐyawahe Historic Site. She commented on the “Lawns to Legumes”
neighborhood grant project, having planted 21 projects. She shared details on the
“Curb Cut Raingarden” program planting, completing 11 raingardens.
Commissioner Husbands asked for clarification on a few definitions mentioned in the
presentation.
Commissioner Fahnhorst asked about the maintenance and upkeep at the sites that
have had projects completed at.
Coordinator Spreiter provided information regarding maintenance plans, having some
contracts with the partners and homeowners.
Chair Swank asked how the homeowners are being held accountable, and what the cost
to the city is per raingarden installation.
Coordinator Spreiter added that staff will help track and converse with homeowners
and provide assistance if needed. She added the average cost is around $4,000 per
raingarden.
Commissioner Fahnhorst asked if there are ways for the public to learn more from
demonstration projects, in hopes to replicate them.
Coordinator Spreiter offered an idea that the City do a public tour of raingardens.
Chair Swank asked for more information regarding a controlled burn project.
Coordinator Spreiter noted the projects are contracted out, and the chosen site
depends on the level of invasive species present. They also consider safety measures
and best management practices.
6. Old Business
a. Fall Community Project Planning
Coordinator Spreiter commented on a buckthorn removal event at Valley Park, as well
as a pollinator planting at the city welcome sign at Dodd Road and Interstate 494. She
reviewed a few dates for the projects and asked the commission to choose a date and
discuss project details.
Commissioner Tupper asked whether both events will happen on the same day and the
commission would split up.
Coordinator Spreiter said it would be possible to do both projects at the same day, but it
might be hard to purchase plants late in the season.
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Commissioner Quick noted it would be nice to complete the planting as a commission
first, and then move on to the buckthorn removal.
Motion to hold the project date on November 12 by Stein, second by Fahnhorst.
Motion passes 7-0.
Coordinator Spreiter will send out a preliminary schedule and details, as well as
recruiting volunteers for the events.
7.New Business
None.
8.Staff Announcements
Assistant City Administrator Torkelson shared some upcoming events with the city; Dog Day,
Fire Prevention Open House, Paper Shred, Pumpkin Carving, and Trick-or-Teeing events.
She also mentioned the seasonal positions the city is currently hiring for.
Natural Resources Coordinator shared an upcoming event at Thompson Park Activity Center
as well as the General Election information. She noted the next Commission meeting will be
held on Thursday, November 10.
9.Commission Comments
Commissioner Husbands commented on the 2023 budget and the potential new assistant
engineer candidate; requesting that they have a background in Environmental Engineering
as part of the criteria for hiring. She also asked how much the upcoming buckthorn removal
event will cost, and whether extra funds could be used to purchase bare root trees.
Commissioner Stein shared that MnDOT prepared and submitted an electric vehicle
infrastructure plan, which might be relevant to the Commission and Mendota Heights
residents.
10.Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Husbands, second by McCaslin.
Motion passes 7-0.
Chair Swank adjourned the meeting at 6:54pm.
Minutes taken by Sheila Robertson
City of Mendota Heights, Office Support Assistant
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cheryl Jacobson, City Administrator
Christine Lusian, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-91 Reappointments to Advisory Commissions
INTRODUCTION
The City’s Advisory Commissions include the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation
Commission, Airport Relations Commission and Natural Resources Commission. Members of
city advisory commissions are appointed by the city council.
BACKGROUND
The following advisory commission members have January 31, 2023 expiring terms, are eligible
for reappointment and have expressed their interest in serving again with their respective
commissions:
Planning Commission: Litton Field Jr. and Cindy Johnson
Airport Relations Commission: Gina Norling and Jim Neuharth
Natural Resources Commission: Rosemary Husbands and Will Stein
It is noted that due to various reasons, the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation
Commission and Airport Relations Commission have open positions. The city council and staff
will conduct the recruitment process—accepting applications and interviewing candidates during
December and January; with the city council confirming new appointments at their January 17,
2023 meeting.
BUDGET IMPACT
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the reappointment of current advisory commission
members Litton Field Jr. and Cindy Johnson of the Planning Commission; Jim Neuharth and
Gina Norling of the Airport Relations Commission; and Rosemary Husbands and Will Stein of
the Natural Resources Commission with terms expiring January 31, 2026.
ACTION REQUESTED
If the city council concurs, it should, by motion approve Resolution 2022-91, Reappointing
Advisory Commission Members.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022-91
REAPPONTING COMMISSIONERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AIRPORT
RELATIONS COMMISSION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights benefits from the active
participation of citizens in representing the City on boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council. They
advise the City Council on matters pertaining to comprehensive planning, amendments to the zoning code,
conditional use permits, wetlands permits, and development plans; and
WHEREAS, the Airport Relations Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council.
They advise the Council on matters pertaining to airport noise and operations at the Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport (MSP); and
WHEREAS, the Natural Resources Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council.
They advise the Council on matters pertaining to natural resources, sustainability, environmental and
climate stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the excellent service provided by current advisory
commission members Litton Field Jr. and Cindy Johnson of the Planning Commission; Jim Neuharth and
Gina Norling of the Airport Relations Commission; and Rosemary Husbands and Will Stein of the Natural
Resources Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that it hereby
reappoints the following residents to city advisory commissions with terms expiring January 31, 2026:
Planning Litton Field Jr.
Planning Cindy Johnson
Airport Relations Jim Neuharth
Airport Relations Gina Norling
Natural Resources Rosemary Husbands
Natural Resources Will Stein
Adopted by the Mendota Heights City Council this 6th day of December, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
_____________________________
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christine Lusian, City Clerk
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
FROM: Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director
Kelly Torkelson, Assistant City Administrator
SUBJECT: Personnel Policy Section Vacation Leave
INTRODUCTION
Staff is proposing a change to the city’s Personnel Code to allow for the cash out of unused
vacation leave.
BACKGROUND
The city provides employees with three types of leave--extended disability leave (sick leave),
personal leave, and vacation leave. Extended disability leave and personal leave are set accrual
rates within the personnel code and have maximum balance amounts of 640 hours and 320 hours,
respectively. Vacation leave accrual is based on employee longevity with the City. Employees
may carry over a maximum of 200 vacation hours annually.
The city’s Personnel Code provides for the annual cash out of personal leave hours over the 320
hour maximum. Unlike personal leave, if employees do not use vacation leave that has accrued
over the cap each year, they forfeit those hours (i.e. use it or lose it). Staff is requesting that
Council consider making the cash out policy consistent between personal and vacation leave so
that employees can cash out either leave balance that is over the annual maximum.
Leave is a valuable benefit to employees and is an important recruitment and retention tool for
the city as an employer. First and foremost, all employees, whether non-exempt or exempt, are
encouraged to use their vacation time each year. Extending this practice to vacation leave will
support long serving staff who the city has a significant interest in retaining.
The proposed cash out would be a 1:1 cash out of unused hours over the 200-hour vacation leave
maximum. The cash out would be limited to a maximum of 40 hours and could be either cash
compensation or a contribution to an employee’s deferred compensation account. Staff is
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proposing the 40-hour cash out limit as an acknowledgment of dedicated service by employees
and a continued incentive to encourage employees to use earned time off.
BUDGET IMPACT
This is not a budgeted item for 2022. This expense would be an overspend of the 2022 budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the city council approve the attached language update to the City’s
personnel policy as it relates to Vacation Leave.
ACTION REQUIRED
If Council concurs with the staff recommendation, they should pass a motion to update the City’s
personnel policy Section 10 regarding Vacation Leave.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
PERSONNEL CODE
SECTION 10. Vacation Leave
Each full-time employee shall be entitled to vacation benefits as follows. After the first
year of continuous service the employee shall be entitled to two calendar weeks of paid
vacation leave except that those employees starting their sixth year of continuous service
with the City shall be entitled to three calendar weeks of paid vacation leave per year and
those employees starting their eleventh year of continuous service with the City shall be
eligible for one additional day of paid vacation leave per year of service with a maximum
of four weeks of paid vacation leave after fifteen years of service. Vacation benefits shall
be calculated based on employment anniversary dates.
a. Vacation leave shall be scheduled by the departments to accommodate the
work schedule of the departments provided that no full-time employees will
be denied the right to take yearly vacation equal to the number of vacation
days accrued by the employee in the previous calendar year.
b.Employees shall be encouraged to take yearly vacations and shall be
allowed to accrue a maximum of 200 hours for which they are entitled,
provided however, that no employee shall use more than 160 hours
consecutively without prior City Council approval. Each December, any
employee with an accrued balance in excess 200 hours will convert the
excess to either cash compensation or a deferred compensation
contribution. The excess to cash out will not exceed 40 hours. On
December 31 of each year any hours over 200 will be forfeited.
c.Employees separated from the City service shall be paid at their normal
salary rate for their unused vacation time up to a maximum of 200 hours.
d.Only the vacation records kept by the Finance Director shall be considered
official.
e.For the purpose of accruing vacation, employees starting employment
within a given month shall be considered to have started on the first of the
month.
f.No employee who is on vacation will be allowed to work their regular job for
the purpose of receiving double pay.
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council, City Administrator
FROM: Christine Lusian, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approve 2023 Schedule of City Council Meeting Dates
INTRODUCTION
City code provides that meetings of the city council shall be held on the first and third Tuesdays
of each month. If conflicts such as holidays occur on a regular city council meeting day, the
council may reschedule a meeting to a different day.
BACKGROUND
City Council is asked to review and approve the 2023 schedule of City Council meeting dates as
listed below. Meeting dates with conflicts are noted along with the rescheduled date.
Council Meeting Date Reason for atypical meeting day
January 3
January 17
February 7
February 21
March 7
March 21
April 4
April 18
May 2
May 16
June 6
June 20
July 5 Wednesday (Independence Day)
July 18
August 2 Wednesday (Night to Unite)
August 15
September 5
September 19
October 3
October 17
November 8 Wednesday (Election – school board)
November 21
December 5
December 19
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council review, amend, and approve their meeting dates for 2023.
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
FROM: Kelly Torkelson, Assistant City Administrator
SUBJECT: Resignation of Alex Randall and Authorization for Posting Police Officer Position
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is asked to accept the resignation of Police Officer Alex Randall and authorize
staff to begin the recruitment process to fill the vacant position.
BACKGROUND
Police Officer Alex Randall submitted a letter of resignation effective November 27, 2022. With
Officer Randall’s resignation, the city will be looking to fill the vacant position for police officer.
BUDGET IMPACT
The vacant police officer position is a budgeted position. Given the competitive job market, staff
is requesting that the hiring salary be posted with the full range plus benefits with the intent to
hire between the year 1 through year 3 range of $68,448- $83,952 annually plus benefits. Actual
hiring salary will be determined on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
RECOMMENADATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the resignation of Police Officer Alex Randall and
authorize staff to begin the recruitment process to fill the police officer position with the hiring
salary range as recommended by the staff.
REQUESTD ACTION
If the City Council concurs, it should, by motion, accept the resignation of Police Officer Alex
Randall and authorize staff to begin the recruitment process to fill the police officer position with
the hiring salary range as recommended by staff.
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Dave Dreelan, Fire Chief
Resignation of Probationary Firefighter
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is asked to accept the resignation of probationary firefigher Alex Klobe from
the Mendota Heights Fire Department.
BACKGROUND
Probationary firefighter Alex Klobe has submitted his resignation from the Mendota Heights
Fire Department effective November 26, 2022. Alex became a probationary firefighter with the
Fire Department on August 4, 2022.
BUDGET IMPACT
N/A
ACTION RECOMMENDED
Staff recommends that the Mendota Heights City Council accept the resignation of probationary
firefighter Alex Klobe from the Mendota Heights Fire Department effective November 26, 2022.
ACTION REQUESTED
If Council concurs, it should, by motion accept accept the resignation of probationary firefighter
Alex Klobe from the Mendota Heights Fire Department effective November 26, 2022.
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator
FROM: Christine Lusian, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Tobacco License Renewals
INTRODUCTION
The Council is asked to approve tobacco licenses for 2023.
BACKGROUND
The following tobacco licensees in Mendota Heights have completed application requirements
and paid the associated fees for licensure January 1 to December 31, 2023.
1. Mendota Heights Amoco, 2030 Dodd Road
2. Mendakota Country Club, 2075 Mendakota Drive
3.Mendota Liquor Barrel, 766 North Plaza Drive
4. Walgreens #11764, 790 North Plaza Drive
5. Speedway #4516 (Northern Tier Retail, LLC), 1200 Mendota Heights Road
6. Speedway #4521 (Northern Tier Retail, LLC), 1080 Highway 62
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends the Council approve 2023 tobacco licenses for the establishments above.
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator
FROM: Christine Lusian, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Massage Therapist License
INTRODUCTION
The Council is asked to approve a new massage therapist license.
BACKGROUND
Massage therapist applicant, Megan Gruman, has completed application requirements, paid the
associated license fees, and secured employment at licensed massage establishment Hush
Therapeutic Massage.
RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends the Council approve a massage therapist license for Megan Gruman
effective through June 30, 2023.
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
FROM: Kelly Torkelson, Assistant City Administrator
Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Seasonal Pay Matrix
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is asked to approve a revised seasonal pay matrix to support competitive market
rates and to ensure the city can attract and retain seasonal staff.
BACKGROUND
Updating the city’s seasonal pay matrix is a regular action item for the City Council to consider.
Staff review this annually to evaluate market comparisons and to ensure that the city is able to
compensate competitively for seasonal workers.
In addition to rate changes, the proposed seasonal pay matrix streamlined pay grades to reflect four
pay grades rather than five and to align position pay with the most appropriate pay grade. The
proposed seasonal pay matrix adjusted the pay grades for rink flooders and golf course
maintenance lead workers. The proposed pay matrix is for the 2022-2023 seasons.
Attachment: Proposed 2023 Seasonal Pay Matrix
BUDGET IMPACT
The hiring market has been challenging and the city has not been able to fully staff programs
throughout the year. The inclusion of increased rates for the remainder of 2022 will be able to be
absorbed within the budgeted 2022 wages for seasonal staff.
RECOMMENADATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed 2022-2023 seasonal pay matrix effective immediately.
REQUESTED ACTION
If Council concurs, it should, by motion approve the proposed 2022-2023 seasonal pay matrix
effective immediately.
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City of Mendota Heights
2022-2023 Seasonal Pay Matrix
Revised: December 6, 2022
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
1-Seasonal Warming House Attendant $11.50 $12.00 $12.50 $13.00
2-Seasonal
Recreation Assistant
$12.50 $13.00 $13.50 $14.00 Golf Course Clubhouse Attendant
Golf Course Maintenance Worker
3-Seasonal
Public Work Maintenance
$13.50 $13.75 $14.00 $14.25
Rink Flooder
Pickleball
Assistant
Golf Assistant
Tennis Assistant
4-Seasonal
Golf Course Maintenance Lead
$16.00 $16.25 $16.50 $16.75
Tennis Instructor
Pickleball Instructor
Skating Instructor
Recreation Lead
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator
FROM: Christine Lusian, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-92 Designating Polling Locations for 2023
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is asked to designate polling locations for 2023.
BACKGROUND
MN State Statutes § 204B.16, Subd. 1, states that by December 31 of each year, the governing
body of each municipality must designate by resolution a polling location for each election
precinct. Staff requests council adopt a resolution designating polling places for election
precincts for the upcoming year.
DISCUSSION
Staff recommends council designate the following polling places:
Precinct 1 Somerset Elementary School 1355 Dodd Road
Precinct 2 Two Rivers High School 1897 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 3 Holy Family Catholic Church 1960 Lexington Avenue S
Precinct 4 St. Thomas Academy 949 Mendota Heights Road
Precinct 5 Friendly Hills Middle School 701 Mendota Heights Road
Although the city does not administer elections in odd years, Independent School District 197
is administering an election for their school board and the polling locations have been
designated by the district as follows:
Precinct 1, 2, 3 Two Rivers High School 1897 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 4, 5 Friendly Hills Middle School 701 Mendota Heights Road
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution designating polling places for election
precincts for the upcoming year.
ACTION REQUIRED
If the Council concurs, it should by motion adopt RESOLUTION 2022-92 DESIGNATING
POLLING LOCATIONS FOR 2023.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022-92 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING LOCATIONS FOR 2023
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statutes 204B.16, Subd. 1 requires the City Council to designate
polling locations for the upcoming year; and
WHEREAS, changes to polling locations may be made at least 90 days before the next election
in the case of an emergency when it is necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mendota Heights City Council that the
polling locations for voting precincts be designated as follows for 2023:
Precinct 1 Somerset Elementary School 1355 Dodd Road
Precinct 2 Two Rivers High School 1897 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 3 Holy Family Catholic Church 1960 Lexington Avenue S
Precinct 4 St. Thomas Academy 949 Mendota Heights Road
Precinct 5 Friendly Hills Middle School 701 Mendota Heights Road
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that although the city does not administer elections in odd
years, independent school district 197 is administering an election for school board and the polling
locations are designated by the district as follows:
Precinct 1, 2, 3 Two Rivers High School 1897 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 4, 5 Friendly Hills Middle School 701 Mendota Heights Road
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to designate a
replacement polling location meeting the requirements for any polling location designated in this
Resolution, if a site becomes unavailable for use by the City; and
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this
resolution and any subsequent polling place designations to the Dakota County Elections Office.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 6th day of December 2022.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
________________________________
ATTEST Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
_________________________
Christine Lusian, City Clerk
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
FROM: Kelly McCarthy, Chief of Police & Emergency Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
INTRODUCTION
Staff is asking Council to pass a resolution adopting the Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation
Plan.
BACKGROUND
Keeping our residents safe when disaster strikes is important to the City of Mendota Heights.
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires counties and cities to prepare All-Hazard
Mitigation Plans every five years. Plans must address potential natural and manmade hazards
and develop mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts of hazard events both in dollars and lives
saved. Counties and cities must have an approved and adopted plan to be eligible for both
federal disaster relief and mitigation project grant dollars.
The first All-Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by the Minnesota Department of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) in 2006. Since early 2020, City staff has been working with Dakota County
Emergency Management to coordinate the required 5-year update to the All-Hazard Mitigation
Plan. The City has participated in the planning process and developed its own mitigation
strategies as part of the multi-jurisdictional plan.
On May 18, 2021, the Mendota Heights City Council passed resolution 2021-38 authorizing
participation in the All-Hazard Mitigation Planning process. In February 2022, the Dakota
County Board of Commissioners authorized release of the draft plan for a formal 45-day public
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review and comment period, from Feb. 23 to April 8, 2022. Comments received were addressed
in the plan. The Plan was submitted to Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency
Management (HSEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for review. County staff
received HSEM comments and incorporated them into the Plan. No public comments were
received after posting the Plan on the County’s website.
No public hearing is required under the federal guidance documents. The plan was revised based
on state and federal reviewer comments and received state and federal conditional approval in
August 2022. The County Board of Commissioners formally approved and adopted the 2022
update to the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan in late September 2022.
City staff worked collaboratively to update the plan to ensure that our city remains eligible to
receive future federal funds if a disaster occurs. The 302 page final draft of the Plan is posted on
the Dakota County web site at:
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HandlingEmergencies/Planning/Pages/all-
hazard.aspx.
According to FEMA rules, cities must formally adopt the Plan within one year of its approval to
be covered by the Plan. This is required in order for the City to secure federal Disaster Public
Assistance and Mitigation Grants for communities in case of a disaster. Prior to receipt of the
City’s resolution adopting the Plan federal disaster funds will not be available.
The work on this project does not end with adoption of the Plan. As a method to keep the Plan at
the forefront, the implementation of the mitigation strategies outlined in the Plan will be
monitoring during meetings of the Dakota County Domestic Preparedness Committee JPA.
BUDGET IMPACT
None. The City must have an approved and adopted plan to be eligible for both federal disaster
relief and mitigation project grant dollars.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 2022 update to the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
and authorize submittal of the resolution of adoption to HSEM and FEMA.
ACTION REQUIRED
If Council concurs with the staff recommendation, they should pass a motion to approve the
Resolution 2022-93, Adoption of the Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
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DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2022
Final Draft for Board Consideration of Adoption
August 8, 2022
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DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mike Slavik, District 1
Kathleen Gaylord, District 2
Laurie Halvorson, District 3
Joe Atkins, District 4
Liz Workman, District 5
Mary Liz Holberg, District 6
Mary Hamann-Roland, District 7
DAKOTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
Dennis Peine, District 1
Jerry Rich, District 1
Lori Hansen, District 2
Jill Smith, District 3
Greg Oxley, District 3
Amy Hunting, District 4
Barry Graham, District 4
Ram Singh, District 5
Robert Timmerman, District 5
Nate Reitz, District 6
Jim Guttmann, District 6
Anthony Nelson, District 7
Donald Post, District
PLANNING TEAM
B.J. Battig, Dakota County Risk Management-Homeland Security
Ben Rutter, Dakota County Risk Management-Homeland Security
Jim Iliff, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office
Doug Nelson, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office
Mary Jackson, Dakota County Office of Planning
Kurt Chatfield, Dakota County Office of Planning
Mary Hagerman, Dakota County Office of GIS
Scott Laursen, Dakota County Office of GIS
Aaron Sather, Dakota County Physical Development Administration
Alex Saxe, Dakota County Physical Development Administration
The Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan was conditionally approved by FEMA on August 4, 2022
and adopted by the County Board on _____.
This plan is valid until its expiration in _____.
Cover Photo: Propane Explosion and Fire, 1974 - West Saint Paul (Dakota County Historical Society)
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CONTENTS
SECTION I – INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................1
Planning Authority and Guidance ........................................................................................................ 1
Planning Vision and Goals .................................................................................................................... 1
Recent Hazard Declarations ................................................................................................................. 1
Participating Jurisdictions ..................................................................................................................... 2
Plan Adoption ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Relationship to Emergency Operations Plan ........................................................................................ 3
2021 Update ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Hazards Profiled in 2021 ...................................................................................................................... 2
Organization of this Plan ...................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION II - THE PLANNING PROCESS ................................................................................................. 5
Summary ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Community Participation ..................................................................................................................... 6
Interagency Participation ..................................................................................................................... 7
Related Plans, Studies, Reports, and Technical Information ............................................................... 9
Plan Implementation .......................................................................................................................... 10
Plan Evaluation ................................................................................................................................... 10
Plan Updates ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Continued Public Involvement ........................................................................................................... 11
SECTION III - COMMUNITY PROFILE .................................................................................................. 13
Section Overview ................................................................................................................................ 13
General County Overview .................................................................................................................. 14
Physical Characteristics ...................................................................................................................... 15
Land Cover and Use ............................................................................................................................ 25
Future Land Use ................................................................................................................................. 27
Community Infrastructure .................................................................................................................. 29
Transportation .................................................................................................................................... 33
Energy, Utilities, Communication Infrastructure ............................................................................... 39
Demographic and Economic Conditions ............................................................................................ 41
Public Safety and Emergency Response Capabilities ......................................................................... 45
Vulnerable Populations ...................................................................................................................... 47
SECTION IV - HAZARDS FACING THE COMMUNITY ........................................................................... 49
Natural Hazards in Dakota County ..................................................................................................... 51
Technological and Human-Induced Hazards in Dakota County ......................................................... 81
SECTION V – DAKOTA COUNTY VULNERABILITIES .......................................................................... 101
Hazard Rankings ............................................................................................................................... 101
Vulnerability ..................................................................................................................................... 104
Potential Losses ................................................................................................................................ 107
SECTION VI – DAKOTA COUNTY GOALS AND STRATEGIES ............................................................. 119
Communications and Education Goals ............................................................................................. 120
Natural Disaster Mitigation Goals .................................................................................................... 121
Technological and Human-Induced Disaster Mitigation Goals ........................................................ 130
Implementation ................................................................................................................................ 141
SECTION VII: PARTICIPATING CITY RISKS, STRATEGIES, AND PRIORITIES ...................................... 145
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 145
City Of Apple Valley .......................................................................................................................... 147
City Of Burnsville ............................................................................................................................... 154
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City Of Coates ................................................................................................................................... 162
City Of Eagan ..................................................................................................................................... 167
City Of Farmington ............................................................................................................................ 174
City Of Hampton ............................................................................................................................... 181
City Of Hastings ................................................................................................................................. 187
City Of Inver Grove Heights .............................................................................................................. 195
City Of Lakeville................................................................................................................................. 202
City Of Lilydale .................................................................................................................................. 209
City Of Mendota ............................................................................................................................... 215
City Of Mendota Heights .................................................................................................................. 221
City Of Miesville ................................................................................................................................ 228
City Of New Trier .............................................................................................................................. 233
City Of Randolph ............................................................................................................................... 238
City Of Rosemount ............................................................................................................................ 244
City Of South St. Paul ........................................................................................................................ 251
City Of Sunfish Lake .......................................................................................................................... 257
City Of Vermillion .............................................................................................................................. 263
City Of West St. Paul ......................................................................................................................... 269
Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association ............................................................................................. 278
APPENDIX I: RESOLUTIONS OF PARTICIPATION AND ADOPTION ................................................. 279
APPENDIX II. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS ................................................................... 281
Online Survey ................................................................................................................................... 281
Intercepts ........................................................................................................................................ 285
APPENDIX III - 2021 PROGRESS ON 2016 PLAN STRATEGIES .......................................................... 287
Dakota County .................................................................................................................................. 287
Cities in Dakota County .................................................................................................................... 291
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SECTION I – INTRODUCTION
Planning Authority and Guidance
Section 322 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), 42
U.S.C. 5165, as amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000), Public Law 106-390,
requires states, tribes, and local governments to undertake a risk-based approach to reducing exposure
to natural disasters through mitigation planning.
As authorized by DMA 2000, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established criteria
for state and local hazard mitigation planning through Rule 44, Part 201 of the Federal Code of
Regulations (CFR). This plan has been prepared in accordance with CFR 44 requirements. In Minnesota,
federal regulatory authority for hazard mitigation planning resides with FEMA Region V.
Guidance developed by the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
(MN HSEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), have been invaluable resources
for establishing the scope, planning process, assessment methods, and content of this all-hazard plan.
Plan Update CFR 44 §201.6(d)(3) directs the update and re-submittal of Local Mitigation Plans
every five (5) years in order to continue eligibility for FEMA hazard assistance programs. First
adopted in 2006, this plan was updated in 2011, 2016, and 2021.
This plan has been updated under the direction of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners and the
Dakota County Manager.
Planning Vision and Goals
Dakota County Hazard Mitigation Vision: Dakota County will work with its jurisdictions, surrounding
communities, and relief organizations to create and implement an all-hazard mitigation plan to lessen
the impact disasters have on life and property. The update of this plan encompassed three major goals:
1. Reduce Hazard Risks and Impacts – Assess the vulnerability of life and property to a broad
range of natural and technological hazards and present a prioritized range of corresponding
mitigation strategies to reduce risks and lessen impacts.
2. Build on Existing Efforts – Dakota County’s cities, county departments, townships, school
districts, and businesses are already engaged in mitigation, preparedness, and response
planning. Maximize these efforts by coordinating and building upon these efforts when possible
and incorporate/reference information and strategies from existing emergency response plans
and other relevant efforts.
3. Share Information and Raise Awareness – Seek input from a diverse range of stakeholders
including the general public and various municipal, business, and non-profit sector
representatives. Mitigation strategies in this plan propose to enhance public awareness of
hazards, public mitigation efforts, and individual responsibilities in reducing the risk and impacts
of hazards on personal safety and property.
Recent Hazard Declarations
Six federal disasters have been declared in Dakota County since the 2016 Plan update: severe storms
and flooding in 2016, severe storms/tornadoes/straight-line winds/flooding and severe storms/flooding
in 2018, severe storms/tornadoes/straight-line winds/flooding and spring flooding in 2019 and the on-
going COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Statewide, disasters between 2000 and 2020 cost roughly $340
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million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance, largely attributable to
severe summer storms and flooding.
Table 1.1: Minnesota Major Disaster Declarations: 2000-2020
ID # Date Event MN Public
Assistance
Dakota Co.
Public Assistance
DR-1333 6/27/2000 Severe Storms $11,738,304 $121,904
DR-1370 5/16/2001 Floods $36,227,572 $4,700,728
DR-1419 6/14/2002 Floods / Severe Storms / Tornadoes $26,435,703 N/A
DR-1569 10/7/2004 Severe Storms/ Flooding $4,045,561 N/A
DR-1622 1/4/2006 Severe Winter Storm $8,177,519 N/A
DR-1648 6/5/2006 Flooding $7,012,366 N/A
DR-1717 8/23/2007 Severe Storms/ Flooding $31,229,991 N/A
DR-1772 6/25/2008 Severe Storms/ Flooding $6,361,369 N/A
DR-1830 4/9/2009 Severe Storms/ Flooding $29,675,994 N/A
DR-1900 4/19/2010 Flooding $12,764,838 N/A
DR-1921 7/2/2010 Severe Storms/ Flooding $13,399,002 N/A
DR-1941 10/13/2010 Severe Storms/ Flooding $26,092,574 N/A
DR-1982 05/10/2011 Severe Storms/ Flooding $20,678,190 N/A
DR-1990 06/07/2011 Severe Storms/ Tornadoes $4,185,337 N/A
DR-4009 7/28/2011 Severe Storms/ Flooding/ Tornadoes $11,672,989 N/A
DR-4069 7/6/2012 Severe Storms/ Flooding $44,475,991 $2,383,530
DR-4113 5/3/2013 Severe Winter Storm $10,877,669 N/A
DR-4131 7/25/2013 Severe Storms/Straight-line Winds/ Flooding $14,074,708 N/A
DR-4182 07/21/2014 Severe Storms/ Straight-line Winds/
Flooding/ Landslides / Mudslides $41,108,909 N/A
MN-2014-
002* 6/1-7/11/2014 Severe Storms/ Straight-line Winds/
Flooding/ Landslides / Mudslides N/A $1,448,811
DR-4290 9/21-9/24/2016 Severe Storms/Flooding $7,013,278 N/A
DR-4390 6/15-7/12/2018 Severe Storms/Tornadoes/Straight-line
Winds/Flooding N/A N/A
DR-4414 10/9-10/11/2018 Severe Storms/Flooding N/A N/A
DR-4442 3/12-4/28/2019 Severe Winter Storm/Straight-line
Winds/Flooding N/A N/A
SD-036 3/12-4/28/2019 Spring Flooding N/A N/A
DR-4531,
EM-3453 1/20/20 – Ongoing Minnesota COVID-19 Pandemic N/A N/A
Total Public Agency Assistance $340,812,161 $8,654,973
Sources: MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Public Assistance Disaster Workbook – County
Public Assistance Totals; FEMA Online database for remaining information, www.fema.gov.
*State of Minnesota Disaster Assistance Program. Dates reflect incident period.
Participating Jurisdictions
This plan was prepared as a multi-jurisdictional plan to cover Dakota County, Minnesota and the cities
and townships located therein. With the exception of Northfield, MN, each municipality participated in
the planning process. Northfield (pop. 20k) is predominantly located in Rice County and will be covered
under the Rice County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Participating Cities
Apple Valley
Burnsville
Coates
Eagan
Farmington
Hampton
Hastings
Inver Grove
Heights
Lakeville
Lilydale
Mendota
Mendota Heights
Miesville
New Trier
Randolph
Rosemount
South St. Paul
Sunfish Lake
Vermillion
West St. Paul
Unincorporated Townships Covered under the County Plan
Castle Rock
Douglas
Empire
Eureka
Greenvale
Hampton
Marshan
Nininger
Randolph
Ravenna
Sciota
Vermillion
Waterford
Plan Adoption
This plan will be considered to be in effect upon adoption by the Dakota County Board of
Commissioners, subsequent to approval by the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management (MN HSEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As a
multi-jurisdictional plan, each participating jurisdiction is also required to adopt the final version of this
plan. Please see Appendix I - Resolutions of Support and Adoption.
Relationship to Emergency Operations Plan
Dakota County has prepared an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which is updated annually, as part of
an overall preparedness strategy. The EOP addresses tactical response and mutual aid at the time of an
emergency event. This All-Hazard Mitigation Plan update complements the EOP through seeking to
reduce risks and impacts on a pre-event basis in these strategic areas:
Enhancing structural protection measures for new construction
Retrofitting of existing facilities for enhanced structural integrity
Acquiring repetitive loss structures
Developing mitigation standards, regulations, policies, and programs
Reviewing, updating, and enforcing building/zoning codes
Increasing public awareness and education programs
Developing and improving warning systems
2022 Update
This multi-jurisdiction plan is an update of the 2016 All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. New demographic,
community profile, and hazard information has been incorporated. Maps and charts have been
updated to reflect recent changes in infrastructure, demographics, and land use.
Participating jurisdictions (cities) played an increased role in the 2016 update and this update. The
County and each city developed hazard ratings for their own community, evaluated their community’s
vulnerabilities, and considered and selected a range of mitigation strategies relevant to their particular
situation. The County and participating cities also have identified local resources, programs, and efforts
by which mitigation strategies will be implemented. This plan update reports the progress in local
mitigation efforts over the past five years. The status of 2016 action items presented in Appendix III –
2016 All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Progress.
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Hazards Profiled in 2021
Hazard profiling was a first step in updating this plan. Based on events since the 2016 plan and new
concerns, Civil Disturbance was considered in partnership with cities and included as a hazard in 2021.
Table 1.2 Hazards Profiled
Hazard Reason for Identification
Civil Disturbance Recent occurrences, likely adverse impact, increasing threat
Cyber-Attack Frequency, likely adverse impact, increasing threat
Dam Failure Likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Drought Likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Extreme Temperatures Frequency, geographic extent
Flash Flood Likely adverse impact, frequency,
Hazardous Material Incidents Likely adverse impact, frequency
Infectious Disease Likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Landslide Frequency, likely adverse impact, occurrence in 2014
Overland Flood Likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Structural Fire Frequency, likely adverse impact
Terrorism Likely adverse impact
Tornado Frequency, likely adverse impact
Violent Summer Storms Frequency, likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Violent Winter Storms Frequency, likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure Likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Water Supply Contamination Likely adverse impact
Wildfire Frequency
The following hazards were not profiled in this plan due to the lack of previous occurrences or low
potential for damage in the planning area.
Table 1.3 Hazards Not Profiled
Hazard Reason for Omission
Avalanche Geographic proximity
Coastal Erosion Geographic proximity
Earthquake Low occurrence
Expansive Soils Low vulnerability
Land Subsidence Low vulnerability
Tsunami Geographic proximity
Volcano Geographic proximity
Organization of this Plan
This plan is organized into the following sections and content areas:
Section 1 – Introduction:
Identifies the legal authority under which the plan was prepared, sets forth the planning vision and goals
related to hazard mitigation, and identifies the cities actively participating in plan development.
Section 2 – Planning Process Overview:
Describes the overall process used for updating the plan, how the community was engaged, and the
relationship of the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan to other existing plans, such as the Emergency Operations
Plan. Provides information on how the plan will be evaluated and updated over time.
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Section 3 – Community Profiles:
Describes the County through its physical characteristics, land uses, critical community infrastructure,
demographic composition, response capabilities, and vulnerable populations.
Section 4 – Hazards Facing the Community:
Describes each natural or manmade hazard of concern in Dakota County and provides a summary of
locations and occurrence histories. Evaluates countywide vulnerability to each hazard and provides an
overview of existing plans or programs to address each hazard.
Section 5 – Dakota County Vulnerabilities:
Provides a ranking of hazard concern at a countywide level and describes vulnerable populations and
infrastructure.
Section 6 – Strategies and Priorities:
Establishes County goals and strategies for each hazard area and discusses implementation processes
and roles.
Section 7 – Participating Cities Risks, Strategies, and Priorities:
For each of the participating cities, identifies hazards of concern, general land use, vulnerable
populations and infrastructure, and key changes since the 2016 plan. Sets forth each city’s strategies for
addressing hazard vulnerabilities and discusses implementation processes and roles.
Appendix I – Resolutions of Support and Adoption from Participating Cities
Appendix II – Public Survey and Engagement Results, 2021
Appendix III – 2016 Plan Progress Review for County- and City-Led Strategies
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SECTION II - THE PLANNING PROCESS
Requirement §201.6(c)(1): [The plan shall document] the planning process used to develop the
plan, including how it was prepared, who was involved in the process, and how the public was
involved.
Summary
Dakota County staff coordinated this plan update with assistance from the representatives of
participating jurisdictions, who provided time, experience, perspective, and expertise. This update
completes the prior five-year All-Hazard Mitigation planning cycle (2016-2021) and initiates the next
five-year planning cycle (2021-2026).
Table 1 summarizes the plan update process, which began in late 2020 with organization of the effort
(Start-Up). The first three quarters of 2021 focused on engaging participant communities and
stakeholders to assess hazards and vulnerabilities, develop mitigation actions, and prepare the plan
document (Update Plan). The fourth quarter of 2021 and first quarter of 2022 focused on plan review
and adoption. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, engagement methods relied more on virtual
meetings instead of in-person events.
Table 2.1 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Planning Process, 2020-2021
Key Tasks
Start-up: 4th Quarter, 2020
• Organized AHMP Planning Team including municipal participation
• Reviewed FEMA and HSEM requirements
• Defined tasks and timelines, sought cooperation from participating departments
• Requested county and city leadership support for planning effort
• Developed city engagement approach and requested resolutions of participation from member cities
• Developed public engagement strategies and project communication plan
New Strategies, Update Plan: 1st to 3rd Quarters, 2021
• Provided plan update information to townships covered under the County Plan
• Updated the County Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission (citizen advisory committee)
• Met with County departments to track status of current mitigation actions and update strategies
• Updated website, developed-promoted online public survey on concerns, priorities, and preparedness
• Met with participating cities on 2016 Plan progress, vulnerabilities, and new strategies.
• Updated plan data and GIS maps
• Completed City and County level hazard and vulnerability assessments
• Engaged public through flyers at vaccination clinics, library intercept displays, and information at the County Fair
• Drafted City and County mitigation strategies/actions, developed draft plan
Plan Review and Adoption: 4th Quarter, 2021, early 2022
• Updated the County Board and Planning Commission on new strategies, opened public review
• Submitted draft plan to MN HSEM/FEMA for technical pre-review
• Public comment on draft plan: media releases, plan online and at libraries, public intercepts
• Revision of draft addressing HSEM, FEMA, and public comments
• Final submittal to MN HSEM/FEMA
• Formal adoption of plan by County and Cities
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Community Participation
A variety of methods engaged participating cities, townships covered under the County Plan, citizen
advisory committees, people who live or work in the County, and other stakeholders.
Participating Cities
Municipalities played the lead role in reviewing progress made on their strategies from the 2016 plan,
assessing hazards and vulnerabilities relevant to their own jurisdictions, developing prioritized strategies
to address their concerns, and identifying implementation mechanisms. Through group meetings and
workshops, jurisdictions assessed hazards and vulnerabilities and considered and prioritized a range of
mitigation strategies.
Mitigation plan requirements developed since the 2011 Dakota County plan update were identified from
the current FEMA Mitigation Plan Crosswalk and built into a template to assist participating cities in
developing required plan content for their communities during the 2016 and 2021 updates. Templates
were sent to designated contacts in all participating jurisdictions in 2021, requesting the following:
CITY PLANNING TEMPLATE: Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2021
A] Plan Participation
1. City Resolution of participation
2. Point of contact from the City to participate in the Plan update
B] Plan Content to Update for the City of ___
1. Hazard identification and rating for your city using the County’s four-point rating scale for frequency,
warning time, geographic extent, likely impact. Matrix included.
2. Identify Changes, Additions to Critical Facilities, such as new public gathering areas, schools, etc. The plan
must include descriptions of development in hazard-prone areas since the 2016 Plan update.
3. Rate the Vulnerabilities of Critical Assets to each hazard of concern (Y/N/NA). Matrix included.
4. Identify mitigation implementation resources: departments, roles, and specific tools such as ordinances
and programs.
5. Document participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and how the City maintains
compliance.
C] Report Progress on 2016 Plan strategies
D] Develop New City Strategies for 2022 Plan Update
1. Identify carryover strategies from 2016 plan with the primary position responsible for implementation.
2. Include strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of strategies, which were selected,
and the primary position responsible for implementation.
3. Include at least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure.
4. Identify new strategies to address vulnerabilities and concerns.
E] Prioritize Strategies and Identify Implementation Processes
1. Prioritize strategies using modified County criteria
2. Document how strategies will be implemented.
Required plan content received from each city is presented in Section VI – City Risks, Strategies, and
Priorities.
The draft of this plan was made available to all cities for review and comment. During the five-year life
of this plan, individual jurisdictions will be responsible for evaluating and reporting the status of their
own mitigation actions.
The following city representatives participated in developing and updating plan content. One-on-one
sessions or calls were held with cities through the summer of 2021. All cities were consulted in the
course of the plan update.
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City Contact and Position
Apple Valley: Greg Dahlstrom, Police Department Captain
Burnsville: Patrick Gast, Police Department Sergeant
Coates: Sherri Leflay, Clerk
Eagan: Jeremy Klein, Emergency Manager
Farmington: Gary Rutherford, Chief of Police
Hampton: John Knetter, Council Member
Hastings: Dave Wilske, Chief of Police
Inver Grove Heights: Joshua Otis, Police Department Commander
Lakeville: Mike Meyer, Fire Chief
Lilydale: Mary Schultz, City Administrator
Mendota: Steve Golias, Council Member
Mendota Heights: Kelly McCarthy, Chief of Police
Miesville: Terri McCarthy, Clerk
New Trier: Brenda Leifeld, Clerk and Nicole Peine, Mayor
Randolph: Mary Haro, Clerk
Rosemount: Mikael Dahlstrom, Chief of Police
South St. Paul: Bill Messerich, Chief of Police
Sunfish Lake: Brian Sturgeon, Chief of Police
Vermillion: Lisa Rowan, Clerk
West St. Paul: Brian Sturgeon, Chief of Police
Township Participation
Dakota County’s unincorporated townships are covered under the County’s planning and mitigation
efforts. County staff provided an overview of the Hazard Mitigation Plan update at the Rural Township
Association meeting on March 20, 2021. Additional information was sent to townships on the draft plan
strategies, and the draft plan was made available to all townships during the public review period.
Interagency Participation
A joint powers agreement between Dakota County and its eleven major cities established the Dakota
County Preparedness Committee (DPC) for the purpose of maintaining response capability for large-
scale disasters and emergencies. The DPC comprises of local government emergency coordinators and
representatives from Dakota County’s hospitals and clinics (Regina Medical Center, Northfield Hospital,
and Allina Clinic). Throughout the planning process, the DPC has served as a forum to discuss potential
ways to mitigate risk from natural and man-made disasters.
In addition to emergency preparation, the DPC is also charged with maintaining a Critical Infrastructure
Key Resources (CIKR) list of vital assets, systems, and networks located in Dakota County. Because many
of these facilities are privately held, the DPC will continue to partner with local businesses to address
risk and security. Updates on the 2021 All-Hazard Plan update were provided to the DPC at several
points in the process.
Neighboring Communities, Non-profit, and Business Participation
A draft copy of this plan was made available for neighboring counties to review and provide their
comments for the final draft of this plan. Dakota County cooperates with neighboring counties on
several on-going mitigation actions including flood monitoring (Rice County, Scott County) and dam
safety (Goodhue County).
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Draft plan copies were made available to local chambers of commerce to solicit feedback from local
business and non-profits for comments to include in the final draft of this plan.
Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce
Burnsville Chamber of Commerce
Dakota County Regional Foundation
Hastings Chamber of Commerce
Lakeville Chamber of Commerce
River Heights Chamber of Commerce
Conversations with representatives of disaster relief organizations were held during the preparation and
review of this plan. A vital resource in the event of a disaster, the Red Cross coordinates relief through
partnerships with local businesses and government organizations.
• The Red Cross and Dakota County Social Services continue to plan for the provision of
emergency shelter should a disaster displace residents from their homes.
• The Red Cross supports Dakota County Public Health and local municipalities in developing plans
for the mass dispensing of antibiotics and vaccines.
Community Engagement
44 CFR Requirement 201.6(b): An open public involvement process is essential to the development of an
effective plan. In order to develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing the effects of natural
disasters, the planning process shall include: (1) an opportunity for the public to comment on the plan during
the drafting stage and prior to plan approval.
Public involvement gives citizens, local businesses, and community organizations the opportunity to
learn more about hazard mitigation, voice their concerns, and suggest actions. It also builds strong
support for future mitigation activities. For these reasons, public participation was a key component of
the AHMP planning processes. Opportunities for involvement are summarized below.
Website
The county website (see below), municipal websites, municipal notices, flyers at County COVID-19
Vaccination Clinics, intercept displays at County Libraries, a staffed booth at the County Fair and
targeted outreach to Community Liaisons promoted ways in which residents could contribute to the
planning process. Public comment was accepted throughout the planning process.
Figure 2.1 Plan Webpage
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Online Mitigation Planning Survey (May 2021 – September 2021)
More than 1,000 people who live or work in Dakota County completed an ADA-accessible online survey
related to mitigation planning. The results provided valuable public feedback on issues such as
community priorities, family disaster preparedness, and willingness to spend extra on storm reinforced
residences. Results of the full survey can be reviewed in Appendix II - Public Survey Results.
Public Intercepts on Hazards and Household Preparedness
Poster boards asking people to identify their top hazard concerns were displayed at six County libraries
in the summer of 2021. Intercepts at the Dakota County Fair in August 2021 distributed information to
fairgoers on emergency preparations people should do at home, including registration for the County’s
mass notification system. An interactive display asked people to identify which household preparedness
measures they had already taken.
Dakota County Planning Commission Meetings
The Dakota County Planning Commission is an appointed citizen advisory body that addresses issues
related to the environment, natural resources, land use, and transportation. The AHMP Planning Team
provided updates to and sought input on mitigation ideas from the Planning Commission on several
occasions. The Commission provided valuable feedback on hazards concerns, mitigation strategies, and
ways to enhance implementation of mitigation activities throughout the County. The Planning
Commission was engaged on the following plan update issues:
February 25, 2021 Project Introduction, Hazard Discussion
July 22, 2021 Project Update, Draft Strategies and Priorities
January 27, 2022 Draft Plan Review
Public Comment Period (Winter, 2021-2022)
Public comment was accepted throughout the process. Prior to final submittal to MN HSEM and FEMA, a
draft of the updated plan was made available to participating jurisdictions and the general public in
order to solicit feedback and recommendations. All feedback was considered by the All-Hazard Planning
Team and incorporated, where appropriate, into the final version of this plan.
Related Plans, Studies, Reports, and Technical Information
County Level
The following plans were referenced in the preparation of this plan update, and relevant information
has been incorporated where appropriate. In addition to being reference items, many of these regional
plans are also being utilized as implementation mechanisms for the action strategies listed in Section V–
Dakota County Vulnerabilities, Strategies, and Priorities.
State/Federal Data, Reports, and Plans
• 2019 US Census American Community Survey Data (five-year), 2010 and 2020 Census Data
• US Environmental Protection Agency Datasets
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service Datasets
• Metropolitan Council Population Estimates
• MN Department of Natural Resources, water and land cover data
• State of Minnesota Hazard Mitigation Plan
• State of Minnesota Climatology Data
• University of Minnesota, 1991 Dakota County Geologic Atlas
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• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations and guidance
County/Regional Plans, Ordinances, Data
• Metropolitan Council, waste management and transit data
• Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2006, 2011, and 2016
• Dakota County Emergency Operations Plan, 2020
• Dakota County Comprehensive Plan, 2019, amended 2021
• Dakota County Hazardous Waste Ordinance
• Dakota County Shoreland and Floodplain Ordinance
• Dakota County Indicators, 2019-2021
• Dakota County Office of GIS data
• Local Watershed Plans
• Dakota County Groundwater Protection Plan, 2021
• Dakota County Land Conservation Plan, 2021
Municipal Level (Record of Review)
At the municipal level, cities use reports, plans, ordinances, enforcement, budget tools, and existing
processes to support their planning efforts and implementation goals. Examples include capital
improvement budgets, emergency operations plans, building codes, and zoning ordinances. As part of
the planning process, each city was asked to update their Record of Review detailing resources for
implementing mitigation strategies.
Plan Implementation
Dakota County’s Office of Risk Management and Homeland Security will work with county departments,
municipalities, and other implementation partners to identify required resources, assign responsibilities,
and initiate work on each mitigation strategy. Work on the individual strategies will proceed according
to priority ranking and available funding.
Incorporation into Planning Mechanisms
Where appropriate, actions will be incorporated into local zoning ordinance, emergency operation
plans, and planning studies. Each participating jurisdiction followed a planning process to evaluate how
best to incorporate mitigation strategies into action.
At the county level, proposed strategies were reviewed by the Dakota County Risk Management and
Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness, Transportation, Public Health, Environmental Resources,
Parks, and the County Shoreland Zoning Administrator. Each municipality evaluated how local strategies
could best be incorporated into existing planning mechanisms. At both levels, jurisdictions will
implement the plan through appropriate mechanisms as capital improvement budgets, emergency
operation plans, and local building codes.
More information on implementation is provided in Section V– Dakota County Vulnerabilities,
Strategies, and Priorities and in Section VI – Participating City Risks, Strategies, and Priorities.
Plan Evaluation
Each county-level mitigation strategy includes a baseline metric for monitoring implementation
progress. The Risk and Homeland Security Manager for Dakota County will work with municipalities and
other implementation partners to evaluate progress on an annual basis for each mitigation strategy.
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Plan Updates
Dakota County’s Risk and Homeland Security Manager will coordinate the update of this plan every five
years. In addition, staff will review and report the progress made on the mitigation actions listed in
Section VI – Mitigation Goals and Strategies. Such reports will be distributed on a regular basis to
organizations such as the Dakota County Planning Commission and the Dakota County Preparedness
Committee (see below).
Incorporation into Dakota County Preparedness Committee (DPC) Agenda
Mitigation action status will be a regular agenda item for the DPC. On at least an annual basis, each
member city will be given dedicated time to update the group on strategy progress, funding status, and
opportunities for cooperation. County staff also will keep the committee up to date on the status of
county-level strategies. (See page 10 for a more detailed description of the DPC.)
Review with Responsible Departments (County Level)
Although Dakota County’s Office of Risk Management and Homeland Security Manager is ultimately
accountable for the implementation of county-level actions, in many cases the responsibility of
execution falls to other county departments (e.g., Dakota County Public Health, Dakota County
Environmental Resources, Dakota County Transportation). In order to track progress, the Office of Risk
Management and Homeland Security will meet at least annually with these departments to track
progress and assist with removing implementation barriers.
Five Year Updates
A reviewed and updated plan will be submitted to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, MN
HSEM, and FEMA every five years, in a process coordinated by the Dakota County Risk and Homeland
Security Manager. Newly identified mitigation needs will be addressed through the development of
additional goals and strategies as applicable.
Continued Public Involvement
Public outreach and engagement efforts will continue during the five-year effective period of this plan.
Future opportunities for public involvement include:
• Many capital projects, ordinance changes, and plan updates associated with the mitigation
strategies listed in Section VI require a formal adoption process which would include the
opportunity for public participation. For these types of procedures, it is the responsibility of
each associated jurisdiction to provide both notice and opportunity for public comment. This
applies to both county-level and city-level mitigation actions.
• Continued evaluation of plan and strategy progress will be presented to the Dakota County
Planning Commission (a citizen advisory committee) on a timely basis. Committee meetings
follow an open-forum agenda were public input is encouraged.
• Dakota County will continue to maintain an All-Hazard Mitigation Plan website. Concerns,
opinions, and new ideas will be forwarded to Dakota County’s Office of Risk Management and
Homeland Security. In addition, hard copies of the plan will be made available upon request.
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SECTION III - COMMUNITY PROFILE
Section Overview
This community profile characterizes Dakota
County through its key physical and
socioeconomic features, including:
• Communities within the County
• Historical Setting
• Climate
• Geology
• Topography and Soils
• Hydrology
• Land Cover and Land Use
• Community Infrastructure
• Schools
• Public Facilities
• Transportation
• Utilities
• Population and Housing
• Demographic Trends
• Economics and Labor
• Emergency Response Resources
Figure 3.1 Dakota County Location
The profile draws on current data, studies, plans, and other documents from the following sources:
US Census Bureau
US National Weather Service
Metropolitan Council
Natural Resource Conservation Service, US Dept. of Agriculture
MN Department of Natural Resources
MN Department of Transportation
MN Department of Employment and Economic Development
Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District
Dakota County Office of GIS
Dakota County Public Health Department
Dakota County Transportation Department
Dakota County Office of Planning
Dakota County Office of Performance Analysis
Dakota County Risk Management & Homeland Security
The maps used for Dakota County’s All-Hazards Mitigation plan were drawn from the Dakota County
Office of Geographic Information System, Office of Planning, existing county plan documents, the
Metropolitan Council, and the State of Minnesota.
Location
Located in east central Minnesota and south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Dakota County is one of the
seven counties forming the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.
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General County Overview
Population
Dakota County is the third most populous county in Minnesota, with a population of 439,882
(US Census, 2020). Most of its population is concentrated in the northern one-third of the county, while
the southern two-thirds of the county are largely rural. Dakota County is one of the fastest growing
counties in Minnesota over the past twenty years. The county is also home to several large employers.
Dakota County comprises 20 incorporated cities and 13 unincorporated townships. Figure 3.2 below
highlights the cities, townships, and major roads in Dakota County. The city of Northfield, on the
southern border, is located predominantly in Rice County.
Figure 3.2 Dakota County Cities and Townships
Early Historical Setting
Dakota County is 576 square miles in area, originally vegetated with oak savannas, prairies, wetlands,
and woodlands. Dakota County lies at the confluence of three of the four major rivers in the State of
Minnesota. The Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers form the county’s northern and northwestern
borders, while the St. Croix River enters the Mississippi River across from the county’s northeastern
border. The county’s development and history have been influenced by its proximity to these rivers.
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Dakota County was part of an expansive territory of the Dakota Indigenous people. In 1689, Nicholas
Perrot, a French fur trader, proclaimed possession of Dakota, Ojibwa, and other Native American lands
for France without the consent of the tribes. The Louisiana Purchase annexed French-held lands west of
the Mississippi River into the United States. The City of Mendota in northwestern Dakota County
became the first European settlement in Minnesota. Indigenous peoples, systematically removed from
their lands, were forced to move further west.
The Minnesota Territorial legislature created nine original counties, including Dakota, in 1849. The
county’s original boundary extended only as far south as Hastings but extended west several hundred
miles to the Missouri River in what is now South Dakota. Hastings became the county seat in 1857.
Minnesota became a state in May 1858, nine years after Dakota County was formed.
Physical Characteristics
Climate
Dakota County’s climate is continental, with cold, dry winters and warm, sub-humid summers. Winter
precipitation is snow or mixed snow and rain. During warm months, rain occurs when warm moist Gulf
air meets cooler air over the region. Heavily urbanized areas in nearby Hennepin and Ramsey Counties
and urbanized northern and western suburbs may contribute to local variations in weather patterns.
This effect has been described as an "urban heat island" and results from heavily urbanized areas being
several degrees warmer than surrounding vegetated land.
Figure 3.3 Mean Annual Precipitation
Twin Cities’ weather typically circulates
counter-clockwise, with warm fronts arriving
from the southwest and south, and cold fronts
arriving from the north and northwest.
Weather patterns appear to circulate around
the Twin Cities in a “trough” that includes most
of the western and northern suburbs of
Minneapolis. Another trough is believed to
exist on the county’s southern, following the
Cannon River. Not well-documented, this area
appears to have higher frequency of strong
winds, tornadoes, and severe weather than
surrounding areas.
Seasonal temperatures cover a broad range.
The average daily temperature is 44.4 degrees
Fahrenheit (˚F). Normal average daily
temperatures range from 13.7 ˚F in January to
72.1 ˚F in July.
Last frost is generally between May 6 and May 19. The growing season is approximately 166 days,
sufficient to grow corn, soybeans, and other crops. First frost normally occurs between September 25
and October 6. The highest recorded temperature was 110 degrees on July 14, 1936. The lowest
recorded temperature of -40 degrees was recorded on January 23, 1935, and again on March 1, 1962.
From precipitation recorded from 1991 to 2020 (Table 3.1), the total average annual precipitation in
Dakota County is 32.8 inches. Seasonal and yearly rainfall amounts vary, and long-term averages
indicate that rainfall is higher in the north and central regions of the county (Figure 3.3). Table 3. shows
mean monthly precipitation at various county locations and that 65 to 68 percent of the annual
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precipitation falls in the summer growing season. Similarly, 50 to 59 percent of the precipitation events
occur within this period.
Table 3.1 1991-2020 Precipitation Normals in Dakota County (inches)
Weather
Station Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Year
Farmington 1.05 0.81 1.66 2.72 3.93 4.89 4.24 4.42 33.20 2.75 1.64 1.01 32.32
Rosemount 0.96 0.9 1.8 3.1 4.32 4.88 4.51 4.43 3.44 2.86 1.71 1.21 34.12
Hastings .90 .91 1.78 3.10 4.33 4.94 4.37 4.23 3.21 2.61 1.72 1.23 33.33
MSP Airport .89 .87 1.68 2.91 3.91 4.58 4.06 4.34 3.02 2.58 1.61 1.17 31.62
Source – National Weather Service
The 24-hour maximum rainfall was 10.0 inches on July 23-24, 1987. The maximum snowfall received in
a single storm was 28.4 inches on October 31 - November 1, 1991 (the "Halloween Blizzard").
Table 3.2 Dakota County Monthly Average Temperatures and Precipitation, 1991-2020
Month Avg. High
Temperature
Avg. Low
Temperature
Avg.
Temperature
Avg. Inches
Rain
Avg. Inches
Snow
January 23.2 6.4 14.8 0.95 10.8
February 28.2 10.0 19.1 0.87 8.0
March 41.0 22.8 31.9 1.73 8.1
April 56.3 35.8 46.1 2.96 2.7
May 68.6 48.1 58.3 4.12 0.0
June 78.3 58.7 68.5 4.82 0.0
July 82.4 63.0 72.7 4.30 0.0
August 79.9 60.7 70.3 4.36 0.0
September 72.6 52.4 62.5 3.22 0.0
October 58.5 39.3 48.9 2.70 0.6
November 42.0 26.1 34.0 1.67 6.9
December 28.5 13.5 21.0 1.16 9.2
Annual 54.9 36.4 45.7 32.8 46.1
Source – National Weather Service
Compared to the previous three-decade period
(1981-2010), the average winter low
temperature has increased by 1.5 degrees, and
average annual precipitation has increased by
1.4 inches. The Minnesota Climatology Office
describes the likely future climate for
Minnesota as warmer and wetter.
An estimated 76 percent of precipitation
evaporates/transpires to the atmosphere (25
inches), 22 percent runs off (7 inches), and 2
percent (less than an inch) recharges
groundwater. Shallow and/or coarse soils may
recharge groundwater more rapidly with less
runoff. Since 2016, annual precipitation in
Dakota County has been above normal. Figure
3.4 shows precipitation departures from normal
amounts for April 1 to November 17, 2020, a
slightly above normal water year for the county.
Figure 3.4 Minnesota Precipitation Departures
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Figure 3.5 Geologic Column of Dakota County
Much of the aquifer recharge used for drinking
water in Dakota County relies on rainfall and
snowmelt. Water levels in surface or near
surface aquifers generally drop quickly during
drought and rebound quickly when water is
available for recharge. Water levels in deeper
bedrock aquifers are also affected during
periods of drought and may take much longer
to recharge to pre-drought conditions. The
impact of drought is compounded by increased
water demand. During the drought of 1987-
1989, water use by irrigation, municipal and
other high-capacity wells more than doubled
from 1986 amounts.
Geology
The geology of Dakota County can be described
by three major units: Quaternary (surficial)
geology, Paleozoic (bedrock) geology, and
Proterozoic (basement) geology.
Quaternary Geology
Quaternary geology in Dakota County consists
of materials that have been deposited by
glaciers, outwash, alluvium (river deposits) and
lacustrine (lake) deposits within the last two
million years. Glacial deposits in Dakota County
are mainly sand, gravel, till, and loess.
Sand and gravel deposits are associated with glacial outwash, or materials deposited beyond the
terminal margin of the ice. The well-sorted gravel deposits mined in Dakota County are generally found
in glacial outwash. Their coarse texture allows for the formation of surficial aquifers. Where outwash is
close to the surface, these aquifers are particularly susceptible to contamination. Glaciers caused other
changes not visible on the land surface, including a large ancient river valley that cuts deeply into the
bedrock across Dakota County. This valley was filled with fine sand during early periods of glaciation
and is of concern because of the hydrologic connection between the surface and all of the bedrock
aquifers used for drinking water supplies in the County.
Paleozoic (Bedrock) Geology
The bedrock beneath Dakota County is part of the Twin Cities Basin that was formed during the
Paleozoic Era (225-600 million years ago). All bedrock formations in Dakota County are marine
sedimentary rock composed of dolomite, limestone, sands, and shales associated with ancient seas.
After their formation, tectonic forces created a series of small folds and faults with displacements of
about 100 feet for folds and between 50 and 150 feet for faults. The Empire Fault and the Vermillion
Anticline (an upward fold) are the two largest structures known to occur in the County. Figure 3.6 shows
the uppermost bedrock layer in the county.
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Proterozoic (Basement) Geology
Made up of basalts and crystalline igneous rock, this geology has little impact on land use or hazards risk.
Topography
Dakota County’s highest elevations are on its northern and western moraines. The highest point is Buck
Hill in the City of Burnsville, with an elevation of over 1,195 feet above mean sea level. The lowest point
is 675 feet, where the Mississippi River leaves the county. Apart from the Mississippi and Minnesota
River Valleys, the overall slope of the county is southeastward with an elevation change of 200 feet.
Dakota County’s topography is a result of various glacial advances and retreats. Hilly areas in the
northern and western parts of the county are glacial moraines, or the terminus of a glacial advance.
Flat, sandy areas of the county (central and south central) are outwash plains, created from glacial
meltwater reworking glacial debris. Deep valleys and terraces of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers
were cut by floodwater released from the Glacial Lake Agassiz. Soils, lakes, and most other surface
features in the county can be also attributed to these glacial advances.
Landforms in Dakota County can be divided into four generalized categories:
• Glacial Moraines
• Outwash Plains
• Bedrock Areas
• Fluvial Landforms
Glacial moraines
The Wisconsin Glaciation began about 75,000 years ago and ended roughly 12,000 years ago. Glacial
moraines in northern and western Dakota County mark the furthest advance of its two most recent
lobes, the Superior Lobe and the Des Moines Lobe. An earlier glacial advance created moraine found in
Hampton and Douglas Townships in the south-central portion of the county.
Moraine topography is hilly and irregular with many deep, poorly drained depressions. Most of the
county’s natural lakes and wetlands are found in these areas. Moraine soils are a mix of sand, gravel,
boulders, and clay, so perched water tables are also found in these areas. The relief of glacial moraines
ranges from 5 to 200 feet from hill base to hilltop. Slopes vary from 1-6 percent in gently rolling areas,
to 12-18 percent or more in parts of the cities of Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, and Inver Grove
Heights, and Hampton and Douglas Townships. Suburban housing is the predominant land use in much
of the county’s moraine areas.
Outwash plains
Outwash plains were formed by deposition of glacial materials from meltwaters draining away from
terminal moraines. Outwash plains are found throughout the central portion of the county and contain
some of the richest gravel deposits in the metropolitan area. Most outwash plain soils tend to be
droughty, but with irrigation these soils can become some of the most productive cropland in the state.
Bedrock areas
The county’s lightly glaciated south-southeastern areas include bedrock outcrops at or near the surface
amid glacial deposits. Visible bedrock is generally the St. Peter Sandstone or Platteville Formation. The
Prairie du Chien Formation, generally covered by a thin layer of overburden, is visible in some ravines
and road cuts. The county’s karst topography (Figure 3.7) with fractured bedrock can include sinkholes,
disappearing streams, and underground drainage. Karst provides conduits that directly connect surface
water to the ground water and are particularly susceptible to ground water contamination.
Agriculture is the predominant land use in the bedrock areas of the county. Although soils in these
areas are not considered “prime agricultural,” irrigation and other practices produce good crop yields.
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Figure 3.6 Dakota County Uppermost Bedrock Geology
Fluvial landforms
Floodplains are the most common fluvial landform and are found in major and tributary river valleys.
The Mississippi and Minnesota rivers contain the most expansive floodplains in the county, with a
complex network of lakes, wetlands, sandbars, chutes, and sloughs. Smaller floodplains border the
Cannon and Vermillion Rivers, with floodplain forests, shrubland, cropland or pastureland, and some
riverine wetlands. Floodplain materials include fine silts and clays, although large peat deposits exist
within the Minnesota River floodplain. Most floodplains in the county are in a natural state or an
altered natural state. Development was allowed to occur within floodplains in the past, although
current state law and local ordinances prohibit new development.
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Figure 3.7 Karst Areas, Sinkholes, and Springs in Dakota County
Well-developed natural terraces along the Minnesota and Mississippi River valleys are floodplains
formed when the river flowed at a higher elevation than at present. Terraces represent periods of
stability separated by periods of the river cutting deeper in its channel. Three distinct terraces line the
county’s major river valleys -- an upper, middle and lower terrace. Of the three, the middle terrace is
the most extensive and the best defined. Terraces support a wide range of land uses. Parts of
Burnsville, Eagan, Hastings, Mendota, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, Nininger Township, and Ravenna
Township are located on river terraces. Pronounced river bluffs are part of the river terrace system in
the major river valleys and include some of the county’s steepest terrain. (Figure 3.8)
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Figure 3.8 Steep Slopes
Figure 3.9 is a generalized map of major soil units in Dakota County. Soil properties reflect:
• Parent material properties
• Climate under which the soil formed
• Climate since soil formation
• Plant and animal life on the soil
• Local topography
Most of the county’s soils were formed from glacial material, loess, river sediments, and bedrock
materials.
Clays, loams, organic soils, and fine textured soils hold water and slow the rate of contaminant entry
into groundwater. Coarser soils hold less water and contaminants travel through them faster. Soils
along the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers and in the Vermillion River and Chub and Pine creek
floodplains are loamy, silty, clayey, level, and poorly drained. Soils in the remainder of the county are
well drained to excessively well drained and occur on gentle to steep slopes. Soils are shallower to the
east and southeast of the county.
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Figure 3.9 Generalized Soils in Dakota County
Groundwater
Most of the drinking water in Dakota County is sourced from groundwater. The six major aquifers
beneath Dakota County in depth-descending order are the Platteville, St. Peter, Prairie du Chien and
Jordan, St. Lawrence-Tunnel City, Wonowoc, and the Mt. Simon-Hinckley. The Prairie du Chien and
Jordan aquifers extend through most of the metropolitan area and are commonly used for domestic and
municipal supplies.
Dakota County’s major drinking water aquifers are limestone or sandstone bedrock formations or
glacially derived gravel deposits. Limestone formations in the county have considerable vertical
fracturing and zones of weakness between bedding planes allowing easy lateral movement of water. In
some cases, these vertical fractures and the bedding planes have become cavernous as water has
dissolved the surrounding limestone, permitting an unchecked downward and lateral flow of
contaminants.
Much of Dakota County is sensitive to groundwater contamination through movement of surface or
near-surface contaminants into groundwater. Figure 3.10 shows the relative sensitivities to
contamination of the Prairie du Chien aquifer.
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Figure 3.10 Aquifer Sensitivity (1991, Dakota County Geologic Atlas)
Rivers
Major rivers are shown in the Watershed Map in Figure 3.11. The Mississippi River borders the
northeastern edge of the county. Drainage from most of the county finds its way either directly to the
Mississippi River or indirectly via the Vermillion or Cannon River. The Twin Cities is the head of
commercial navigation on the Upper Mississippi River, and Dakota County includes one navigation lock
and dam (Lock and Dam No. 2 in Hastings) and several river terminals.
The Mississippi River in Dakota County is part of the 72-mile federal Mississippi National River and
Recreation Area (MNRRA). The MNRRA Comprehensive Management Plan prescribes a two-tier
implementation approach. The first tier incorporates planning and regulatory requirements and
standards in place as part of the state Critical Areas Act, the Shorelands Management Act, and other
state and regional land use programs. The second tier is voluntary and consists of additional land, water
use, resource protection, and open space policies, and guidelines developed as part of the MNRRA plan.
Local governments within the MNRRA boundary are encouraged to incorporate these policies.
The Minnesota River borders the northwestern edge of the county and receives surface drainage from
portions of the cities of Burnsville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Mendota Heights, Lilydale, and West St. Paul. A
segment of the Minnesota River from the I-494 Bridge in Mendota Heights to the confluence with the
Mississippi River in Lilydale, is included in the MNRRA river corridor. Like the Mississippi River, the
Minnesota River supports commercial navigation.
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The Vermillion River drains central Dakota County and its watershed encompasses about 350 square
miles in Dakota and Scott Counties. The Vermillion River originates in Scott County and flows northeast
38 miles through Dakota County, dropping 90 feet at its falls in the City of Hastings, where the River
splits and enters the Mississippi River at two separate points.
The Cannon River drains extreme southern Dakota County, which is well-dissected by streams and
rivers. Glacial deposits are thin and bedrock outcropping is more visible. The Cannon River is a state-
designated Wild and Scenic River for part of its course through the county. Lake Byllesby is a 4.5-mile
long impoundment on the Cannon River, formed by construction of a hydroelectric dam in 1910.
Northern States Power Company donated the dam and adjacent lands to Dakota and Goodhue Counties
in 1969. Dakota County undertook sole management of the dam in 2010.
Watersheds
Dakota County includes seven watersheds: the Credit River, Lower Minnesota River, Eagan-Inver Grove
Heights, and Black Dog watersheds flow to the Minnesota River; the Lower Mississippi River, North
Cannon River, and Vermillion River watersheds flow to the Mississippi River. Formation of watershed
management organizations (WMO) was authorized through the Metropolitan Surface Water
Management Act of 1982. WMO boundaries do not exactly match the hydrologic boundaries of
individual watersheds. The seven managing organizations and their boundaries are show in Figure 3.11:
• Black Dog Watershed Management Organization
• Eagan-Inver Grove Heights Watershed Management Organization
• Lower Minnesota River Watershed Management Organization
• Lower Mississippi River Management Organization
• Minnesota River Watershed District
• North Cannon River Watershed Management Organization
• Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization
Each watershed organization leads the development and implementation of policies, programs, and
projects that protect, preserve, and restore water resources within its borders.
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Figure 3.11 Watershed Management Organizations
Land Cover and Use
Land Cover
The most recent land cover data compilation by the Metropolitan Council in 2020 shows that Dakota
County is 62 percent agricultural or undeveloped land, and 38 percent urban or suburban development.
In 1992, the percentage of county acreage defined as agricultural and undeveloped was 65 percent, with
close to 13,000 agricultural or open land acres transitioning to development over the last thirty years.
The Minnesota Landcover Classification System (MLCCS) is a hierarchical system that maps land
according to predominant native vegetative communities. It also includes information on development
and the extent of impervious surface, such as rooftops and pavement, which increases runoff and may
increase flooding risk. Figure 3.12 displays the MLCCS percentages of impervious surface throughout
the county.
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Figure 3.12 Percentage of Impervious Surface
Land Use
Dakota County was mostly agricultural before to World War II. Suburban growth in Dakota County, like
much of the United States, has its roots in the federal highway and home mortgage credit programs
developed in the 1950s. New highways made it possible for developers to create subdivisions in
locations that were formerly too remote to develop. In the 1970s and 1980s, a pattern of dispersed
single-family homes from the previous era began to give way to infill development. Major transportation
improvements, including the completion of Interstate 494, Interstate 35 East, and the Cedar Avenue
Bridge, brought more intensive land use to the county. During the 1990s, Dakota County continued
evolving from suburbs of “bedroom communities” to more diversified patterns of land use. Figure 3.13
shows current (2020) land use.
The Metropolitan Council, a regional government and planning body, forecasts that Dakota County’s
population will grow by 9 percent between 2020 and 2030, and nearly 18 percent between 2020 and
2040.
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Figure 3.13 Existing Land Use, 2020, Metropolitan Council
Residential Development Trends 1990 - 2020
From the mid-1990s through 2008, more than 3,000 housing units per year were built in the county’s
urban areas at densities of two to three units per acre, consuming over 1,000 acres of land per year.
During the same period, roughly 100 houses per year were constructed in the county’s townships and
rural cities at much lower densities. Although far fewer new houses were built in rural areas than in
urban areas, lot sizes of 5 to 20 acres meant that a comparable amount of acreage was converted to
residential use. Taken together, 2,000 to 3,000 acres of land were converted from agricultural use to
suburban residential use each year.
With the Great Recession that began in 2008, county development rates slowed from a peak of 4,200
housing units/year in 2004 to 609 housing units/year in 2009. New housing permits have slowly
increased in recent years, with multi-family permits expanding to 1,766 in 2017 and a total of 2,480
housing permits in 2019, more than double the 1,084 permits issued in 2014.
Future Land Use
Figure 3.14 shows projected land use in the year 2040. Lakeville, Farmington, Rosemount, and Empire
Township are expected to receive most of the forecast residential growth.
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Figure 3.14 Forecast Land Use, 2040
Residential: land identified by the Metropolitan Council as single-family or multifamily residential.
Rural Residential: contains a building or portion used for residential purposes, including one-family homes. Cannot exceed 1 housing unit per
2.5 acre and no less than 1 housing unit per 40 acres.
Agricultural: used for farming, dairying, pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, and animal and poultry husbandry and accessory uses.
Park and Recreation: primarily for public recreation activities improved with playing fields, playground or exercise equipment and associated
structures. May include building(s) developed and maintained for recreational activities.
Commercial: use primarily in the provision of goods or services for an unspecified market area.
Industrial: used in manufacture and/or product processing; could include light or heavy industry, large warehouses, or utilities.
Institutional: used for primarily religious, governmental, educational, social or health care facilities excluding clinics.
Mixed Use: contains a building with significant amounts of residential, industrial, commercial and/or office uses.
Land Use Authority
Land use authority mostly rests with the individual cities and townships of Dakota County. Cities
independently manage their own comprehensive plans, zoning classifications, and subdivision
ordinance. Their decisions are influenced by Dakota County (road network), regional agencies such as
the Metropolitan Council (metro sewer district), and watershed management organizations. Dakota
County’s land use authority is limited to permitting in shoreland/floodplain areas of the rural townships,
and access spacing control in County Road right-of-way, shown in Figure 3.15.
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Figure 3.15 Dakota County Land Use Areas
Community Infrastructure
Important public facilities include school districts, city and county public buildings, and of other areas
where people congregate.
Schools
Dakota County has nine public school districts, a county-wide intermediate district for special education
students, and several private institutions. Figure 3.16 shows public school district boundaries; Table 3.3
indicates the number of schools in each district. Dakota County has two public colleges: Dakota
Technical College in Rosemount and Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights.
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Figure 3.16 Public School Districts and Schools
Table 3.3 Dakota County School Districts: Number of Schools
District Communities Served Schools
SD 6 South St. Paul 4
ISD 191 Burnsville Savage Eagan 15
ISD 192 Farmington 8
ISD 194 Lakeville 15
ISD 195 Randolph 2
ISD 196 Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan 30
ISD 197 West St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Eagan 8
ISD 199 Inver Grove Heights 5
ISD 200 Hastings 6
Public Charter Schools 6
Private Schools 30
County Public Facilities
Dakota County owns and/or operates more than 65 buildings with 1,700,000 square feet of space,
including office space for services, courts, park buildings, libraries, and maintenance buildings. All major
buildings incorporate severe weather shelter facilities. County facilities are shown in Figure 3.17
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Dakota County operates nine public libraries. A tenth library in the county is owned by the City of South
St. Paul. All of the Dakota County libraries are either new or recently remodeled. Area libraries provide
a full range of services and typically serve between 35,000 to 55,000 residents.
Dakota County Park has seven parks: Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Lake Byllesby Regional Park, Whitetail
Woods Regional Park, Spring Lake Park Reserve, Miesville Ravine Park Reserve, and Thompson County
Park. Annual use of the park system is roughly two million visits. County facilities are listed below by
geographic area:
Eastern Locations
• Administration Center, Hastings (County Seat)
• Judicial Center, Hastings
• Law Enforcement Center, Hastings
• Juvenile Center, Hastings
• Spring Lake Park Reserve, Nininger and Rosemount
• Highway Maintenance Shop, Hastings
• Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings
Western Locations
• Western Service Center, Apple Valley
• Galaxie Library, Apple Valley
• Highway Maintenance Shop, Rosemount
• Highway Shop, Empire
• Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Eagan
• Wescott Library, Eagan
• Burnhaven Library, Burnsville
• Heritage Library, Lakeville
Northern Locations
• County Historical Society and Museum, South St. Paul
• Northern Service Center, West St. Paul
• Wentworth Library, West St. Paul
• Thompson County Park, West St. Paul: Dakota Lodge Visitor/Senior Center
• Inver Glen Library, Inver Grove Heights
• SMART Center, Inver Grove Heights
• South St. Paul Library (city owned)
Southern Locations
• Farm Extension Building, Farmington
• Lake Byllesby Regional Park Maintenance Building, Randolph Township
• Highway Maintenance Shop, Farmington
• Farmington Library
• Robert Trail Library, Rosemount
• Whitetail Woods Regional Park, Empire: camper cabins and showers and large picnic shelter
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Figure 3.17 County Facilities, Buildings, and Parks
Other Large Parks and Natural Areas in Dakota County
Fort Snelling State Park (3,460 acres): Located in Dakota, Ramsey and Hennepin counties overlooking
the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. The park includes two state historic sites
administered by the Minnesota Historical Society: Historic Fort Snelling and Camp Coldwater. With
approximately 500,000 visits per year, Fort Snelling State Park is the second most-visited state park.
Minnesota Zoological Gardens (500 acres): Located in Apple Valley. Outdoor facilities include five
walking trails featuring a variety of plants and animals in their natural setting, children’s zoo,
playground, 1,500-seat outdoor amphitheater, and 200 seat indoor theater.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (9,583 acres): Located in several counties. The Refuge
stretches 34 miles along the Minnesota River from Fort Snelling State Park to Jordan and is administered
by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Facilities include a visitor center and several trails.
Historical Resources
Dakota County has more than 900 properties on the Minnesota State Historical Preservation Office’s
database, with 38 properties or structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nearly one-
half of the National Register-listed structures are located within the City of Hastings. Dakota County
includes three National Register-listed historic districts:
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• Mendota Historic District, located in the Village of Mendota
• Hastings East Second Street Commercial Historic District, in downtown Hastings
• Hastings West Second Street Residential Historic District, in Hastings
The Dakota County Historical Society maintains its archives and museum in South St. Paul. Most of
Dakota County’s historic properties could be considered vulnerable to natural and manmade disasters.
Regional Destinations
In addition to the city and county public facilities listed above, several sites are regional attractions that
draw a large number of visitors on a seasonal or year-round basis:
• Buck Hill Ski Area, Burnsville
• Burnsville Mall, Burnsville (under new ownership, potential for redevelopment)
• Twin Cities Premium Outlets, Eagan
• Central Commons shopping complex, Eagan
• Minnesota Vikings Complex and TCO Performance Center, Eagan
• Dakota County Fairgrounds and Dakota City Heritage Village, Farmington
Transportation
Roads
The existing Dakota County highway system has a total of 414 centerline miles, of which 366 miles are
paved and 48 miles are gravel-surfaced. Dakota County has oversight on and maintains 96 bridges, 238
traffic signals, and 18,200 signs. Dakota County coordinates its roadway efforts with those of city, state
and federal governments.
Functional classification systems group highways based on the type of trips they are intended to serve.
The Metropolitan Council and the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB), working together as the
Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Twin Cities, have adopted a series of functional classification
system criteria for the Twin Cities region. Figure 3.18 shows Dakota County’s road system and
connections to adjacent counties in terms of roadway functional classes.
More residents are driving significantly more miles on County highways each year and the rate of
increase is greater than the rate of population growth. The county experienced a 54 percent increase in
miles driven between 1990 and 2000, compared with 29 percent population growth in the same period.
Between 2020 and 2040, vehicle miles traveled is estimated to grow 20 percent, compared with an
estimated 21 percent population growth. Vehicle miles driven are a measure of highway demand,
especially when compared to growth.
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Figure 3.18 Road Classifications in Dakota County
Major Bridges
The Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers frame the north and northeastern boundaries of Dakota County,
from Burnsville to Ravenna Township. Dakota County's rapid development in the 1980s is directly
related to the completion of major river crossings. Major bridge crossings of the Minnesota and
Mississippi Rivers are shown in Figure 3.19, and include:
1. I-35W Bridge over the Minnesota River linking Burnsville and Bloomington.
2. Cedar Avenue Bridge (TH 77) linking Eagan and Bloomington.
3. I-494 Bridge connecting Eagan/Mendota Heights with Bloomington.
4. Mendota Bridge (TH 55) from Mendota/Mendota Heights to the International Airport Area.
5. I-35E Bridge (Lexington Avenue) from Mendota Heights to St. Paul.
6. I-494 (Wakota) Bridge from South St. Paul to Newport.
7. Hastings Bridge (TH 61) from Hastings to Washington County.
8. US Highway 52 Bridge over the Vermillion River
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Figure 3.19 Major Bridges Serving Dakota County
Four bridges across the Mississippi River – the Robert Street Bridge, Wabasha Bridge, the St. Paul High
Bridge (Smith Avenue) and the TH 52 (Lafayette Freeway) Bridge - are just north of Dakota County, but
provide important links between Dakota County and St. Paul and Ramsey County. All bridges linking
Dakota County with Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington Counties are part of the state trunk highway
system and are a strategic concern of Dakota County.
Transit
Although the automobile is the dominant mode of transportation, transit systems in Dakota County
provide alternate means of transportation. The level of transit service ranges from relatively high in the
older fully developed communities to minimal or none in the southern rural areas. Figure 3.20 shows
current transit routes.
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Figure 3.20 Transit Services in Dakota County
Dakota County benefits from having multiple transit providers. Metro Transit provides regional services
in northeastern Dakota County, including the cities of Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights, West St.
Paul, and South St. Paul. Transit in this area is characterized as “local radial service,” with five regular
routes connecting northern Dakota County with downtown St. Paul. The Minnesota Valley Transit
Authority (MVTA) provides predominately peak hour express service from the cities of Eagan, Burnsville
and Apple Valley to downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul.
In 2013, the Metro Red Line, the first bus rapid transit (BRT) service in the Twin Cities, began operations
on an 11-mile route between Apple Valley and the Mall of American transit station. BRT is enhanced bus
service with faster travel and higher reliability through frequent service, shoulder lane operation, off-
board fare collection, traffic signal priority and improved passenger information. Future plans for the
Red Line include extending the line to Lakeville. The MVTA operates the Red Line.
In addition to existing transit services in Dakota County, local and regional plans have identified several
transit corridors within the County for expanded and enhanced transit service. These corridors include:
I-35W BRT Corridor: Bus rapid transit on I-35W from Lakeville to downtown Minneapolis
Red Rock Corridor: Commuter rail from Hastings and St. Paul and Minneapolis downtowns
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Transit stations
Dakota County currently has four transit stations and several park and ride locations.
Table 3.4 Transit Stations and Park & Rides
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Capacity
Burnsville Transit Station 1,428
Apple Valley Transit Station 1,160
Eagan Transit Station 719
Cedar Grove Transit Station 166
Blackhawk Park and Ride 370
Heart of City Park and Ride 343
Palomino Hills Park and Ride 318
157th St Park and Ride 258
Lakeville-Cedar Park and Ride 190
Rosemount Park and Ride 102
Metro Transit Capacity
West St. Paul Sports Complex 100
I-35/Kenrick 750
Railroads
Railroads are a significant element in the county's transportation system, moving freight to and between
ports and major urban areas. Railroads have influenced land use, the physical environment of the
county, and other components of the transportation system. Canadian Pacific Railway and Union Pacific
Railroad are the two Class I rail carriers operating in Dakota County.
The Union Pacific Railroad operates four to nine trains per day on most of its routes in Dakota County. A
segment between Northfield and Cannon Falls carries a maximum of three trains per day, while a line
between Inver Grove Heights and St. Paul averages from 10 to 19 trains daily. Union Pacific operates a
major classification yard in South St. Paul, where 500 cars are received and dispatched daily. The
Canadian Pacific Railway operates an average of three trains per day on each of its Dakota County
routes. A shared mainline between St. Paul and Hastings runs along the far side of the Mississippi River,
just outside the county’s borders, with a high volume of daily traffic south through Wisconsin to
Chicago. Figure 3.21 shows the major rail lines in Dakota County.
Air Transportation
The two airports in Dakota County are part of a regional airport system. Both serve as reliever airports
to reduce congestion at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and to provide increased aviation
access to nearby communities. See Figure 3.21 for airport locations.
• South St. Paul Municipal Airport (SGS, Fleming Field): under the jurisdiction of the City of South
St. Paul. Classified as a minor airport in the regional system, it has one 4,000-foot runway. It
has limited development potential and therefore, no major expansion is planned. The
airport has more than 60,000 takeoffs and landings annually.
• Airlake Airport (LVN): under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC).
Similar to South St. Paul, it is classified as a minor airport, with a 4,100-foot runway. The
airport annually has more than 39,000 takeoffs and landings. Future plans include new hangars
in the southwest corner of the airfield, expanding the primary runway to 4,850 feet, and
developing a 2,500-foot crosswind runway.
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The following two metropolitan airports are in close proximity to Dakota County. Each has the potential
for safety and environmental impacts on nearby residential areas.
• St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP, Holman Field): Located in the City of St. Paul on the south side
of the Mississippi River just north of South St. Paul. The airport is under the jurisdiction of the
MAC and is the primary reliever for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Three
runways, of 6,500, 4,000, and 3,640 ft. length, accommodated 53,373 takeoffs and landings in
2015. Roughly 100 aircraft are based at the facility.
• Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): MSP is located in Hennepin County,
northwest of the Dakota County cities of Mendota Heights and Eagan. Under the jurisdiction of
the MAC, it primarily serves scheduled air passenger and cargo services. In 2019, MSP served
39.5 million passengers and accommodated 406,076 landings and takeoffs making it 17th in
North America for the number of travelers served. MSP has four runways of 11,000, 10,000,
8,200, and 8,000 feet in length. Busy southern runway approaches cut across a large portion of
Dakota County.
Figure 3.21 Freight, Rail, and Ports in Dakota County
Commercial River Navigation
Commercial navigation continues to be an important part of the transportation system serving Dakota
County. The most recent study (1984) undertaken by the Metropolitan Council reported that nearly
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1,000 jobs in the county were related to commercial navigation. In 2009, Dakota County’s terminals
handled over 14 percent of the region’s river freight (1.7 million net tons.) From an organizational
standpoint, the City of Rosemount is the only community in the county with a municipal port authority.
Barge facilities are mapped in Figure 3.21.
Table 3.5 Major River Terminals in or Near Dakota County
Terminal Location
U.S. Salt Burnsville
CF Industries and Flint Hills Resources Rosemount
Dakota Bulk South St. Paul
Cargill East, Cargill West, Superior Minerals, Mosaic
Crop Nutrients, CHS
Savage (Scott County)
Trucking
Trucking of freight contributes to the economic vitality of the county and region. Trucks are the mode of
choice for most regional and short-haul trips. Future economic competitiveness will depend in part on a
transportation system that allows efficient movement of freight.
Several truck terminals with over 1,000 trucks are located in Dakota County along major transportation
routes.
Airlake Industrial Park, located along CSAH 70 in Lakeville, is the second largest industrial park by
acreage in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and one of the major generators of truck trips in the
region. The park includes Airlake Airport, performing reliever functions for Metropolitan Airports
Commission. Businesses in the industrial park are also served by both freight and short line regional
service via the Canadian Pacific Rail.
Because of the high number of commercial operations (barge terminals, truck terminals, manufacturing
operations, etc.), a number of state trunk highways and interstate highways exceed 3,000 truck trips per
day. The following table summarizes heavy truck traffic areas in the county, based on 2017 data from
the Minnesota Department of Transportation:
Table 3.6 Heavy Truck Traffic Areas in Dakota County
Location Heavy commercial vehicles per day
Highway 13 at 35W 4,700
35W from split to Highway 13 4,750-9,500
Highway 52 at Highway 55 ( Flint Hills Refinery) 4,200-6,500
Highway 55 from Highway 52 to Minnesota River 2,600-2,900
Highway 494 in Eagan and South St. Paul 6,000-7,500
Energy, Utilities, Communication Infrastructure
Telecommunication Facilities
Community cable television, local weekly newspapers, and electronic and print media in the seven-
county Twin Cities area are a critical part of Dakota County’s existing emergency response plan. Media
locations, contact information, and preferred methods of receiving information are noted in the
emergency response plan and are maintained and updated regularly by the Dakota County
Communications Department.
In addition to a variety of cable programming, local-access or community cable television operations are
located in five Dakota County cities: Apple Valley (also serves Farmington and Rosemount),
Burnsville/Eagan, Hastings, Lakeville, and Inver Grove Heights (Town Square TV, which serves seven
northern Dakota County cities.)
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Power Facilities
Publicly- and privately-owned energy suppliers operate in Dakota County and participate in emergency
planning and response efforts. Detailed information on power facilities is not provided in this plan.
Pipelines
The County has more than 600 miles of pipeline, transporting natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum
products (gasoline, jet fuels) and other products. Detailed information is not provided within this plan.
Public Water Supply Systems
Fifteen public water supply systems serve the county, all operated by individual municipalities and
regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health. Thirteen cities rely on groundwater for their
drinking water source. West St. Paul and Mendota Heights use surface water supplied by the City of St.
Paul. Unincorporated areas of the county are served mostly by private well systems.
Wastewater Treatment Systems
For most of the county, ensuring adequate wastewater treatment facilities to sustain projected
population growth is the responsibility of the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division
(MCES). The Council manages a series of complex collector systems and central treatment plants.
Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services manages seven regional wastewater treatment facilities in
the region, with four plants serving Dakota County. The Empire treatment facility was expanded from
12 to 24 million gallons per day (MGD) in 2008, allowing the closure of the Rosemount facility. A new
pumping station and 10 miles of new pipe ensure that Rosemount residents continue to be served.
Plants are shown on Figure 3.22.
Table 3.7 Metropolitan Council
Wastewater Treatment Plants
MCES Plant Capacity
(MGD)
Metro Plant, St. Paul 251
Seneca Plant, Eagan 34
Hastings Plant, Hastings 2.3
Empire Plant, Empire 24
Metro Council Environmental Services (2021)
Municipal Treatment Facilities
The cities of Vermillion and Hampton
own and manage separate wastewater
treatment facilities. Both facilities have
capacity to handle additional growth.
See Figure 3.22.
Table 3.8 Rural City Wastewater Plants
Figure 3.22 Wastewater Treatment Facilities
City Capacity
(Gallons per Day)
Vermillion Plant 54,000
Hampton Plant 101,000
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Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS - subsurface treatment systems)
More than 8,000 individual sewage treatment systems serve rural Dakota County. Per Ordinance No.
113, the County oversees construction, design, and inspection of septic systems in unincorporated
shoreland. Outside of rural shoreland, communities oversee septic systems within their jurisdiction.
Demographic and Economic Conditions
Population
Dakota County is the third most populous county in Minnesota, with a population of 439,882 (2020 US
Census). The Metropolitan Council projects the county will have more than 515,000 people by 2040.
Lakeville, Rosemount, and Farmington are expected to lead growth on the urban fringe.
Table 3.9: Dakota County City and Township Populations in 2000, 2010, and 2020 (U.S. Census)
City or Township 2000 Census 2010 Census 2020 Census Percent Change
2010-2020
Apple Valley 45,527 49,084 56,374 14.9
Burnsville 60,220 60,306 64,317 6.7
Castle Rock Township 1,495 1,342 1,350 0.6
Coates 163 161 147 -8.7
Douglas Township 760 716 748 4.5
Eagan 63,557 64,206 68,855 7.2
Empire Township 1,638 2,444 3,177 30.0
Eureka Township 1,490 1,426 1,373 -3.7
Farmington 12,365 21,086 23,632 12.1
Greenvale Township 684 803 796 -0.9
Hampton 434 689 744 8.0
Hampton Township 986 903 832 -7.9
Hastings (part) 18,201 22,172 22,152 -0.1
Inver Grove Heights 29,751 33,880 35,791 5.6
Lakeville 43,128 55,954 69,490 24.2
Lilydale 552 623 809 29.9
Marshan Township 1,263 1,106 1,153 4.2
Mendota 197 198 183 -7.6
Mendota Heights 11,434 11,071 11,744 6.1
Miesville 135 125 138 10.4
New Trier 116 112 86 -23.2
Nininger Township 865 950 865 -8.9
Northfield (part) 557 1,147 1,261 9.9
Randolph 318 436 466 6.9
Randolph Township 536 659 760 15.3
Ravenna Township 2,355 2,336 2,354 0.8
Rosemount 14,619 21,874 25,650 17.3
Sciota Township 285 414 460 11.1
South Saint Paul 20,167 20,160 20,769 3.0
Sunfish Lake 504 521 522 0.2
Vermillion 437 419 441 5.3
Vermillion Township 1,243 1,192 1,290 8.2
Waterford Township 517 497 538 8.2
West Saint Paul 19,405 19,540 20,615 5.5
Dakota County Total 355,904 398,552 439,882 10.4
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The following map shows population concentrations in the county, with highest densities in older
communities of West St. Paul, South St. Paul, and Hastings. New high-density housing areas are also
found in parts of Burnsville, Apple Valley, and Eagan.
Figure 3.23 Population Densities, 2020 Census
Diversity
The 2019 US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year data show that 18 percent of the county population identified as
a group other than “White alone.” Since 2000, racial and ethnic diversity has doubled in Dakota County.
School children in the county are more diverse than the countywide data suggest. Data from the
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) show 37 percent of students enrolled in county schools
were from Communities of Color in 2020. School children in Dakota County speak 128 languages other
than English as their primary language at home.
Housing
Beginning in the 2008 Recession, the average and median sales prices of housing in Dakota County
dropped significantly from the highs of the mid-2000s but began to rise again in 2011-2012 with the
economic recovery. Figure 3.24 illustrates these trends.
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Figure 3.24 Median Sales Price of Residential Property for Dakota County
About 70 percent of Dakota
County’s housing stock is of
free-standing single-family
dwellings. Multi-unit or
attached dwellings are about
20 percent of the county’s
housing.
Seventeen manufactured
housing parks are located
within cities in the county,
and account for 3,800 units,
or about 3 percent of the
total housing stock. Pre-
manufactured housing parks
are shown in Figure 3.25.
Figure 3.25 Manufactured Housing Parks in Dakota County
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Labor Statistics
In 2018, Dakota County had a monthly average of 241,966 residents in the labor force. The number of
people in Dakota County’s labor force has consistently grown, however the rate of growth has been less
than one percent annually since 2004. Roughly 51 percent of residents travel elsewhere for work, with
Hennepin County, MN being the most likely destination. This is higher compared to the State as a
whole, which is only 34 percent. Commute times for residents are also longer than the state average
with almost 37 percent of residents commuting over 30 minutes to work.
191,363 jobs were located in Dakota County in 2019. Approximately 55 percent of workers commute in
from other counties. Figure 3.26 shows changes in the job market in Dakota County over time.
The COVID-19 Pandemic has had profound impacts on overall employment levels, earnings, labor
markets, and commuting patterns. In mid-2021, the long-term implications of the pandemic and what
economic recovery will look like in the near-term are unclear.
Figure 3.26 Jobs in Dakota County
Source: MN Department of Employment and Economic Development
Income Levels
Without adjusting for inflation, Dakota County’s median household income (half of households earned
less and half earned more) rose from $76,213 in 2014 to $86,036 in 2019. Dakota County ranks fourth
out of the seven Twin Cities Metropolitan Area (TCMA) counties, behind Scott ($102,152), Carver
($101,946), and Washington ($96,671) (U.S. Census, American Community Survey). Dakota County’s
overall poverty rate of 6.27 percent in 2018 ranked in the third highest of metropolitan counties but has
decreased from its 2013 high of 7.9 percent.
Figure 3.27 Poverty in Dakota County
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Public Safety and Emergency Response Capabilities
Collectively, Dakota County and its jurisdictions have equipment and the trained response personnel to
cover most disaster situations. Existing facilities and equipment are intended to address local
requirements, as well as support regional needs. Dakota County is considered a mutual aid county that
provides and receives support from adjacent counties. This section summarizes emergency response
capability.
Medical Facilities
Medical facilities in Dakota County include 34 primary medical health care clinics and three hospitals:
• Fairview Ridges in Burnsville
• Regina Medical Center in Hastings
• Northfield Hospital in Greenvale Township
Total acute-care inpatient capacity among these three hospitals is 244 beds. Each of these three
hospitals has emergency room facilities. Although Dakota County has no designated trauma centers
within its boundaries, the metro area is served by three level one trauma centers, each with air
transport capability.
• Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis (Hennepin County)
• North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale (Hennepin County)
• Regions Hospital, St. Paul (Ramsey County)
Fire Service
Dakota County has three full-time, one partial full-time, and ten volunteer fire departments. Mutual aid
agreements ensure coverage throughout the rural areas of Dakota County. Each department has the
capability to respond to rescue, hazardous materials, and natural disaster incidents.
Police Departments
Eleven municipal police departments and the County Sheriff’s Office provide law enforcement services
in Dakota County. As with fire departments, city and county law enforcement agencies assist other
jurisdictions as needed.
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for Dakota County. The Sheriff's Department
provides police services to 13 townships and eight cities, for a coverage area of 355 square miles. The
Sheriff’s Department is headquartered in Hastings.
Emergency Warning Systems
The Dakota Communications Center serves as the Dakota County Warning Point. The Warning Point has
24-hour capability and is responsible for the receipt and proper dissemination of all notifications
received. The established Warning Point notification procedure is as follows:
1. Notify key county government officials
2. Notify all affected municipalities
3. Activate the Emergency Alert System/Emergency Broadcast System for a:
a. Weather Emergency
b. Hazardous Materials Emergency
c. Radiological Incident at Prairie Island Nuclear Plant
4. The municipalities in Dakota County are responsible for relaying any warning information they
receive to their own public officials and residents.
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Outdoor Warning Sirens
In the recent past, Dakota County’s outdoor warning siren system activated by the Dakota
Communications Center during tornado warnings and severe thunderstorms warnings with sustained
wind speeds of 58 miles per hour or greater. Recent policy changes elevated the system activation wind
speed for severe storms to 70 mph. The Dakota Communications Center is responsible for activating
outdoor warning sirens for communities based on tornado warnings issued by the National Weather
Service. On a regular basis, the Dakota County Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and emergency
managers from each city review the outdoor warning siren activation policy and communicate any
changes with the Dakota Communications Center. Severe weather warnings and recommended actions
are listed below:
Tornado or Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Weather conditions are such that there is a very good
chance for the development of either severe thunderstorms or tornado producing thunderstorms in
the watch area. The watch usually covers a large area. This information is available via NOAA
Weather Radio, and local radio and television broadcasters.
Actions: Citizens are advised to:
Monitor weather information sources and the weather itself for any changes that could
endanger them. Check shelters and associated equipment.
Consider avoiding any outdoor activities.
If in a manufactured home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle consider moving to a shelter as
storms move into the area, before warnings are issued, especially if the storms are moving fast.
Tornado Warning: A tornado has been seen or a thunderstorm is exhibiting characteristics that
would indicate the possibility of a tornado forming. This information will be available via NOAA
Weather Radio, and local radio and television broadcasters. Outdoor sirens will sound in targeted
areas identified by the National Weather Service.
Actions: Citizens are advised to:
If in the affected area, take shelter immediately.
If outside and not being immediately threatened by the severe weather, move indoors quickly.
If outside and immediately threatened, take cover by lying on the ground, preferably in a low
area, safe from flying objects and flooding.
Do not drive in the area of a tornado or severe straight-line winds. Under most circumstances,
inside a vehicle is one of the most dangerous places to be during a tornado or severe
thunderstorm.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: A severe thunderstorm is associated with wind speeds of 70+ miles
per hour, hail ¾ inch in diameter or larger, and heavy rain. This information will be available via
NOAA Weather Radio, and local radio and television broadcasters. Dakota County’s outdoor sirens
will sound in targeted areas identified by the National Weather Service.
Actions: Citizens are advised to:
Treat this like a tornado warning. Seek shelter as recommended for a tornado.
Community Notification System
The Dakota Communications Center controls the activation of a Mass Telephone Notification System
(MTNS) or “reverse-911” system. The system is used at the direction of local police, fire and
government officials to notify the public of situations requiring protective action, such as a hazardous
material spill, or requiring the public’s assistance, such as a missing child or vulnerable adult.
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Register Your Number: Residents and people working in Dakota County can use the Dakota
Communications Center Website to self-register their cellular telephone numbers, adding these to
the MTNS telephone number database.
Actions: Citizens are advised to self-register their cellular phone numbers so that they can be
notified of an emergency that effects their location.
Emergency Operations Center
Direction and control of the Dakota County emergency response will be carried out at Dakota County’s
designated Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which has a 24-hour per day operational capability.
Certain types of disaster response operations may require the Dakota Emergency Operating Center to
be co-located with local jurisdictions.
Vulnerable Populations
Nursing Homes
Our older population represents a demographic group that is very vulnerable to the hazards described in
this document. Nursing homes warrant special consideration with respect to emergency planning. The
Minnesota Department of Human Services licenses and inspects nursing homes. According to the
department’s website, Dakota County has:
• 10 nursing homes with a total capacity of 938 beds (2021)
Child Daycare
Young children represent a demographic group that is very vulnerable to the hazards described in this
document. Typically, young children are concentrated in daycares during the day. Like nursing homes,
daycare facilities require specific emergency plans. The Minnesota Department of Human Services
licenses and inspects commercial child-care centers in Dakota County. Individual child-care services (in-
home) are licensed and inspected by the Dakota County Social Service Department. In Dakota County
there are currently:
• 155 licensed child-care centers with a capacity of 14,296 children (2021)
• Approximately 467 actively licensed family child-care providers with a total capacity of
roughly 5,533 children (2021)
Homeless Populations
In recent years in Dakota County, the number of people experiencing homelessness has increased, with
nearly 1,750 people homeless and unsheltered in 2020-2021. Reasons for this increase include
limitations in the affordable housing supply relative to income levels, but also increased outreach has
improved estimation methods for tracking homelessness. The pandemic had multiple impacts on
homelessness, including job losses, increased stress, and less ability for households to take in friends
and relatives due to the need to work and school from home in limited space.
Sheltering capacity substantially increased due to the pandemic in 2020 with the addition of hoteling
agreements. The combination of the existing shelters serving homeless populations and hoteling
provided 155 rooms in 2020, which sheltered varying numbers of individuals, couples, and families.
Temporary Shelter
Temporary shelters are defined here as overnight lodging supplying beds and basic sanitary facilities and
designed for stays of short duration. These shelters include permanent facilities, such as motels, and
short-term facilities, such as those that might be utilized by the Red Cross for emergency shelter.
Temporary shelters become important in emergencies and disasters when a significant number of
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people have been displaced from their normal places of residence. The Red Cross has Shelter Facility
Agreements with five locations in Dakota County, with a total capacity of 803 beds. Additional and
alternate sites can be identified, inspected and opened at the time of an event as needed.
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SECTION IV - HAZARDS FACING THE COMMUNITY
44 CFR Requirement §201.6(c) (2) (i):
[The risk assessment shall include a] description of the … location and extent of all natural hazards that
can affect the jurisdiction. The plan shall include information on previous occurrences of hazard events
and on the probability of future hazard events.
Developing effective hazard mitigation strategies for Dakota County requires an inventory and
description of hazards that are most likely to occur. The following potential natural and man-made
hazards were considered to be most relevant for the purposes of this plan.
Table 4.1 Hazards Profiled
Hazard Reason for Identification
Civil Disturbance* Likely Adverse Impact
Cyber Attack Frequency, likely adverse impact
Dam Failure Likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Drought Likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Extreme Temperatures Frequency, geographic extent
Flood (Flash and Overland) Frequency, likely adverse impact
Hazardous Material Incidents Frequency, likely adverse impact,
Infectious Disease Likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Landslide Change in frequency, likely adverse impact
Structural Fire Frequency, likely adverse impact
Terrorism Likely adverse impact
Tornado Frequency, likely adverse impact
Violent Summer Storms Frequency, likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Violent Winter Storms Frequency, likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure Likely adverse impact, geographic extent
Water Supply Contamination Likely adverse impact
Wildfire Frequency
*Added to the 2020 plan update due to increased risk concerns and recent occurrence in the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area.
The following hazards were not profiled in this plan due to geographic location, low occurrence, or low
potential for damage.
Table 4.2 Hazards Not Profiled
Hazard Reason for Omission
Avalanche Geographic proximity
Coastal Erosion Geographic proximity
Earthquake Low occurrence
Expansive Soils Low vulnerability
Land Subsidence Low vulnerability
Tsunami Geographic proximity
Volcano Geographic proximity
Hazard profiles in this section were developed from information provided by:
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• National Weather Service (NWS)
• National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL)
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• National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)
• FEMA Flood Insurance Study and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (2011)
• U.S. Geological Survey
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) data on dams
• Local media, library and historical records
• Dakota County and participating communities
Geographic location information is provided for each profiled hazard based on the impact areas of
previous occurrences. For many hazards including drought, extreme temperatures, and violent summer
and winter storms, the geographic extent of vulnerability is county-wide.
A common set of definitions was established to estimate vulnerability and rank hazards based on:
• Future frequency of occurrence
• Likely warning time
• Typical geographical scope
• Likely adverse impact
Hazard Definitions/Classifications
Frequency of Occurrence: Probability - How often hazard can be expected to occur.
1 = Unlikely: <1 percent probability of occurrence in the next 100 years.
2 = Occasionally: 1-10 percent probability of occurrence per year, or at least one chance in next 100 years.
3 = Likely: >10 percent but <100 percent probability per year, at least one chance in next 10 years.
4 = Highly Likely: 100 percent probable in a year.
Warning Time: How much time to alert people to hazard conditions
1 = More than 12 hours
2 = 6-12 hours
3 = 3-6 hours
4 = None - Minimal
Geographic Extent: How large of an area would likely be affected
1 = Localized
2 = Community-wide
3 = County-wide or greater
Likely Adverse Impact: Magnitude/Severity/Extent of damage and disruption
1 = Negligible: Isolated occurrences of minor property damage; minor disruption of critical facilities, and/or
potential for minor injuries
2 = Limited: Isolated occurrences of moderate to severe property damage; brief shutdown of critical
facilities and/or potential for injuries
3 = Critical: Severe property damage on a neighborhood scale; temporary shutdown of critical facilities,
and/or injuries or fatalities
4 = Catastrophic: Severe property damage on metropolitan or regional scale; shutdown of critical facilities, and/or
multiple injuries or fatalities
44 CFR Requirement §201.6(c) (2) (ii):
[The risk assessment shall include a] description of the jurisdiction’s vulnerability to the hazard described in
paragraph (c) (2) (i) of this section. This description shall include an overall summary of each hazard and its impact
on the community.
The following hazard profiles include a description, the geographic extent of susceptibility, information
regarding previous occurrences, and an assessment of future vulnerability. Vulnerability is based on the
common set of definitions/classifications outlined above.
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Natural Hazards in Dakota County
Drought
Hazard Description
The NOAA Weather Service defines drought as "a period of abnormally dry weather sufficiently
prolonged for the lack of water to cause serious hydrologic imbalance in the affected area." The severity
of the drought depends upon the degree of moisture deficiency, the duration, and the size of the
affected area. Drought is not an abrupt disaster, but rather the cumulative result of a persistent period
of low precipitation. The effects of drought may not be noticed immediately but only become apparent
after weeks or months. The effect to the water table may take up to a year or more to be realized.
Short term drought effects include excessively dry soil, causing plant stress and crop failure. When
rainfall is less than normal for several weeks, months, or years, the following may occur: stream and
river flow declines, water levels in lakes and reservoirs fall, and water tables drop. Groundwater
drawdown may cause wells to go dry, impacting residents with shallow private wells first.
Economic impacts include lost revenue from crops or loss of livestock. Non-irrigated croplands are most
susceptible to moisture shortages. Grazing land and irrigated agricultural lands are not impacted quickly
as the non-irrigated, cultivated acreage, but their yields can also be greatly reduced.
Irrigation wells could also go dry depending upon the severity of the drought and depth of the well. In
addition, reductions in crop yields due to moisture shortages are often aggravated by wind-induced soil
erosion.
Under extreme drought conditions, lakes, reservoirs, and rivers can be subject to severe water
shortages, as can deeper groundwater wells. If drinking water aquifer capacities become depleted, this
would potentially impact water availability for municipal water supplies.
Geographic Location
Drought is a part of virtually all climatic regimes, including areas with high and low average rainfall.
Minnesota generally and Dakota County, specifically, are vulnerable to drought. In Dakota County,
agricultural irrigators and municipal water supplies are primarily dependent on groundwater resources.
As severe droughts can affect the groundwater table, risks associated with drought are countywide and
not confined to any particular community or geographic region of the county.
Previous Occurrences
Minnesota has experienced occasional severe drought conditions. Some counties have experienced
agricultural droughts, leading to severe soil-moisture decreases with serious consequences for crop
production. Drought regularly occurs in Dakota County.
Tracking drought is challenging due to the many definitions and measurement protocols. The Drought
Monitor website, a partnership among Federal agencies and the National Drought Mitigation Center at
the University of Nebraska-Lincoln tracks drought conditions nationwide and provides drought
information maps at a county level. The Drought Monitor synthesizes multiple drought related indices
and impacts based on consensus of federal and academic scientists. Some of those indices include: the
Palmer Drought Severity Index, the Climatic Prediction Center Soil Moisture Model (which takes observed
precipitation and temperature and calculates soil moisture, evaporation, and runoff), the USGS Weekly
Stream Flow Map (based on an average daily stream flow), the National Climatic Data Center’s
Standardized Precipitation Index (which analyzes precipitation based on soil moisture and groundwater
storage), and the Objective Drought Indicator Blends (which approximates drought-related impacts that
respond to precipitation such as wildfire danger, topsoil moisture, and pasture conditions).
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Table 4.3 lists the Drought Monitor’s intensity ratings followed by a description of possible impacts. Five
of the indices referenced above are also included on the Drought Monitor Severity Classification.
Table 4.3 Drought Monitor: Drought Severity Classification
Description Possible Impacts
Palmer
Drought
Index
CPC Soil
Moisture
Model
(Percentiles)
USGS Weekly
Streamflow
(Percentiles)
Standardized
Precipitation
Index (SPI)
Objective
Drought
Indicator
Blends
Abnormally
Dry
Going into drought, short-term dryness
slowing planting, growth of crops or
pastures; fire risk above average.
Coming out of drought; lingering water
deficits; pastures or crops not fully
recovered.
-1.0 to -1.9 21-30 21-30 -0.5 to -0.7 21-30
Moderate
Drought
Some crop/pasture damage; fire risk
high; streams, reservoirs, or wells low;
shortages developing, or imminent,
voluntary restrictions requested.
-2.0 to -2.9 11-20 11-20 -0.8 to -1.2 11-20
Severe
Drought
Crop or pasture losses likely; fire risk
very high; water shortages common;
restrictions imposed.
-3.0 to -3.9 6-10 6-10 -1.3 to -1.5 6-10
Extreme
Drought
Major crop/pasture losses; extreme fire
danger; widespread shortages or
restrictions
-4.0 to -4.9 3-5 3-5 -1.6 to -1.9 3-5
Exceptional
Drought
Exceptional widespread crop/pasture
losses; exceptional fire risk; water
shortages in reservoirs, streams and
wells, creating water emergencies.
-5.0 or less 0-2 0-2 -2.0 or less 0-2
Source: Drought Monitor http://drought.unl.edu
The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) national map released every Thursday shows parts of the U.S. that
are in drought. The USDM synthesizes the best available data and uses ground-truthing and information
on drought impacts via a network of more than 450 observers across the country, including state
climatologists, National Weather Service staff, Extension agents, and hydrologists.
Using the Drought Monitor data sets detailed above as the best available, there is nearly a 12-percent
chance of drought in any given growing season. Figure 4.1 shows Dakota County between 2000 and
2021 and indicates extended periods of moderate and/or severe drought in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.
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Figure 4.1 U.S. Drought Monitor, Dakota County 2000-2021
Source: https://www.drought.gov/states/minnesota/county/Dakota
As this update was being drafted, Minnesota was experiencing its worst drought in a decade, with
substantial areas of the state in extreme and exceptional drought. In prolonged severe droughts,
concerns arise in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area for public water supplies that draw from the
Mississippi River. As occurred in the 1980’s, August of 2021 saw the drying up of many small streams
and exposure of areas of the Mississippi riverbed.
Figure 4.2 Minnesota Drought: August 2021
Table 4.4 shows the top 10 driest years recorded since 1891 with the greatest departure from “normal”
annual precipitation. The normal annual precipitation at the Twin Cities International Airport (from
1971-2020) is 30.60 inches. Note: data do not reflect the drought of 2021.
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Table 4.4 Top Ten Driest Years at Twin Cities International Airport Since 1891
Year Yearly Total Precipitation Departure from Normal*
1910 11.54 inches -17.87 inches
1958 16.20 inches -13.21 inches
1976 16.50 inches -12.91 inches
1948 16.95 inches -12.46 inches
1936 18.47 inches - 10.47 inches
1988 19.08 inches -10.33 inches
1974 19.11 inches -10.30 inches
1969 19.29 inches -10.12 inches
1925 19.41 inches -10.00 inches
1963 19.57 inches -9.84 inches
Source: Minnesota Climatology Working Group. *Normal annual precipitation from 1971-2016 (29.41 inches).
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to drought:
Frequency of Occurrence: Likely
Warning Time: More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent: County-wide
Likely Adverse Impact: Limited
Plans and Programs for Drought
Water plan. The Dakota County 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the 2020-2030 Dakota County
Groundwater Plan identify major and minor aquifers serving the county. The Groundwater Plan
identifies goals, strategies, and tactics to address groundwater quantity concerns.
Watering Restrictions. All municipalities in Dakota County have a Water Supply Plan and
ordinances in place that allow them to enforce watering restrictions and bans if needed.
Extreme Temperatures
Hazard Description
Extreme heat is a persistent period of temperatures significantly above normal, often accompanied by
high humidity. Extreme heat can cause hyperthermia, or “heat stroke,” in which the body cannot
maintain proper temperatures. Severe cases may result in death. Children, elderly people, persons
without air conditioning, the sick, disabled and overweight are at greatest risk of heat stroke, although
anyone can be affected. Extreme heat can stress crops and livestock thus reducing yields and can cause
widespread power outages from increased electrical demand from air-conditioning. Of weather-related
hazards, extreme heat is among the deadliest.
Heat Index (HI) measures the effect of combined heat and humidity on the human body, and accurately
measures how hot it feels when the relative humidity (RH) is added to air temperature. An Excessive
Heat Warning is issued within 12 hours of the onset of a heat index of at least 105°F for more than 3
hours per day for 2 consecutive days, or heat index more than 115°F for any period of time. An
Excessive Heat Watch is issued by the National Weather Service when daytime heat indices in excess of
105°F (41°C) combined with nighttime low temperatures of 80°F (27°C) or higher are forecast for two
consecutive days. The National Weather Service’s Heat Index Chart shown below (Figure 4.3) shows the
relationship of ambient air temperature and relative humidity to the likelihood of health risk.
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Figure 4.3 Heat Index Chart
Source: National Weather Service
Dew point is the temperature to which air must cool at constant pressure to become saturated. The
higher the dew point is, the more uncomfortable people feel. Minnesota’s Climatology Working Group
found that summer dew points in the Twin Cities increased over the past century by 0.46 of a degree.
Extreme cold is a persistent period of low temperatures with moderate to strong winds resulting in
dangerous wind chill temperatures. Exposure to extreme cold can lead to frostbite, hypothermia or
death. The National Weather Service updated the Wind Chill Temperature index in 2001 (Figure 4.4) to
describe the danger resulting from the combination of wind and temperature. Wind chill is based on
the rate of heat loss from exposed skin caused by wind and cold.
Figure 4.4 National Weather Service Wind Chill Chart
Source: National Weather Service, www.nws.noaa.gov/om/windchill/index.shtml
Geographic Location
Located in the center of the continent, Dakota County experiences the extremes of summer heat and
winter cold. Summer temperatures in Dakota County have exceeded 105oF, while winter temperatures
have been as cold as -38oF. Heat and cold pose risks for people, animals, and infrastructure.
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Previous Occurrences
Summer Heat History - July is the warmest month in Dakota County with an average high temperature
of 83oF. The county typically experiences eight days of 90-degree or warmer temperatures in summer.
The all-time high of 107oF occurred in 1977, during a five-day run of temperatures exceeding 100oF. On
average, Dakota County can expect at least one day over 100oF every three to four years.
The closest permanent weather station with the longest data history is located in Minneapolis. The
following table provides dates on which the maximum temperature recorded at this station was at or
greater than 104°F.
Table 4.5 Temperatures at or above 104°F in Minneapolis, MN Since 1872
Max. Daily Temperature Years
108° (F) 1936
106° (F) 1934, 1936 (3x)
105° (F) 1934 (3x), 1936, 1988
104° (F) 1902 (5x), 1924, 1930 (2x), 1951 (2x), 1954, 1962, 2000
Source: National Weather Service
1936 had five consecutive days with temperatures over 100 degrees and 14 consecutive days over 90
degrees. The National Weather Service compiles annual fatality statistics for several natural hazards.
Between 2009 and 2019 in Minnesota, one heat-related fatality occurred in 2011, 3 heat-related
fatalities occurred in 2012 and 1 heat-related fatality occurred in 2013.
Winter Cold History - January is typically the coldest month in Dakota County, with average daytime
highs of 22oF and average nighttime lows of 6oF. Maximum temperatures in January have been as high
as 66oF and minimums as low as -38oF (Farmington 3NW Station.) The winter season typically produces
33 days averaging 0oF or lower, with 5 days averaging -20oF or lower. Temperatures below zero have
occurred October through April. The closest permanent weather station with the longest data history is
in Minneapolis. Table 4.6 summarizes dates with a minimum air temperature at or below -33°F in
Minneapolis.
Table 4.6 Temperatures at or below -33°F in Minneapolis, MN Since 1872
Year Max. Daily Temperature
1888 -41° (F)
1879 -39° (F)
1888 -37° (F)
1885, 1887 -36° (F)
1886, 1887, 1936, 1970 -34° (F)
1904 -33° (F)
Source: National Weather Service
The following table illustrates the number of consecutive days at or below temperatures of zero or
below, -10 degree or below, or -20 degrees or below in Minneapolis.
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Table 4.7 Consecutive Days below 0°F or colder since 1872 in Minneapolis
0° (F) or Below -10° (F) or Below -20° (F) or Below
Days Year Days Year Days Year
36 1936 20 1963 6 1899
23 1976-1977 12 1895 6 1996
21 1963 10 1899 5 1977
20 1966 9 1965 4 1899
- - - - 4 1936
5 2009 - - - -
4 2019 - - - -
4 2021 - - - -
Source: National Weather Service
Low temperatures with strong winds create wind chills that put people and livestock at risk. A -15oF air
temperature with wind speeds of 10 mile per hour creates a wind chill of -35oF. In the open under these
conditions, frostbite can occur in minutes on exposed skin. The local National Weather Service office
issues an advisory when wind chills of -25oF are expected. A Wind Chill Warning is issued when wind
chills of -35oF are expected.
From 2009 to 2019, the National Weather Service recorded 30 cold-related fatalities in Minnesota: four
in 2019, two in 2018, two in 2017, eight in 2016, one in 2015, six in 2014, two in 2012, one in 2011, and
four in 2009. The National Climate Data Center recorded three extreme cold weather events between
2016 and 2019:
1 16-17/2016: Wind chills in Dakota County reached -40 o F
12/18/2016: Wind chills in Dakota County reached -50 o F
1/29-31/2019: Wind chills in Dakota County reached -55 o F
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to extreme temperatures:
Frequency of Occurrence: Likely
Warning Time: More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent: County-wide
Likely Adverse Impact: Negligible
Plans and Programs for Extreme Temperatures
The following programs and projects address extreme temperatures in Dakota County:
School closings. The county’s school districts have a policy of closing schools when wind chills reach
or are lower than -40oF, low visibility creates unsafe driving conditions, or heavy snow makes travel
difficult. Local radio stations partner with school districts to make sure announcements are out by
6:00 am or earlier. In addition, many schools send out warnings via email.
Heat advisories. The local National Weather Service office issues a Heat Advisory when the heat
index maximum reaches 105°F or greater, with a minimum nighttime heat index of 75°F or greater
for at least 48 hours.
Wind chill warnings. The local National Weather Service office issues a Wild Chill Advisory when
wind chills of -25oF are expected. A Wind Chill Warning is issued when wind chills of -35oF are
expected.
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Automated weather stations. Some of the school districts have automated weather stations. This
enables school personnel to monitor current weather conditions like wind, temperature and
humidity on a real-time basis to provide up-to-the-minute information in case conditions change
rapidly and action is required.
Flood (Flash and Overland Flood)
Hazard Description
Flooding is the inundation of land caused by the rise and overflow of a body of water. Floods most
commonly occur as a result of heavy rainfall causing a river system or stream to exceed its normal
carrying capacity. Flooding is one of the most pervasive natural hazard threats in Minnesota, with
potential impacts to public safety, housing, property, and infrastructure.
Two types of flooding occur in Dakota County: riverine (overland) flooding and flash flooding. Riverine
flooding occurs when a waterway exceeds its ‘bank full’ capacity and inundates adjacent floodplain.
Floodplain is the area that is inundated by the 100-year flood (a flood that has a 1 percent chance in any
given year of being equaled or exceeded). Riverine flooding is affected by the intensity and distribution
of rainfall, soil moisture, seasonal variation in vegetation, and water-resistance of the surface areas
caused by urbanization. Flash flooding is localized, resulting from intense rainfall across a limited
geographic area. During extended periods of intense rainfall, storm water conveyance systems can be
overwhelmed, resulting in neighborhood flooding.
Figure 4.5 1965 Flooding at South St. Paul
Stockyards (Dakota County Historical Society)
In 1969, Minnesota enacted the State
Floodplain Management Act (Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 103F), which emphasizes a
comprehensive flood protection approach that
includes nonstructural measures, such as
floodplain zoning regulations, flood insurance,
flood-proofing, and flood warning and response
planning. By law, Minnesota's flood prone
communities are required to: 1) adopt
floodplain management regulations when
adequate technical information is available to
identify floodplain areas and 2) enroll and
maintain eligibility in the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) so residents can
purchase flood insurance.
The Floodplain Management Act was amended
in 1987 to establish a state cost-sharing grant
program to help local government units plan for
and implement flood hazard mitigation
measures.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency with overall responsibility for
implementation of the State Flood Plain Management Act.
Local floodplain regulatory programs, administered by county government for the unincorporated areas
and by municipal government for the incorporated areas, must comply with federal and state floodplain
management standards. Both federal and state standards identify the 100-year floodplain as the
minimum area necessary for regulation at the local level. These regulations are intended to protect new
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development and modifications to existing development from flood damages when locating in a flood
prone area cannot be avoided.
Dakota County formally adopted a shoreland zoning and floodplain management ordinance in 1973 in
response to Minnesota Statute 103G and Minnesota Rule 6120. The ordinance regulates use and
orderly development of shorelands within the unincorporated areas of the County, to promote public
health, safety, and welfare, and to protect, preserve, and enhance natural resources. The ordinance
also regulates use and development of floodplain areas within the unincorporated areas of the county
to minimize loss of life, threats to public health and safety, and private and public economic loss caused
by flooding. Floodplain provisions of this ordinance comply with the rules and regulations of the
National Flood Insurance Program codified as 44 CFR Parts 59-78, to maintain the county’s eligibility in
the National Flood Insurance Program. Participating cities administer their own floodplain management
ordinance.
Geographic Location
Flooding can occur almost anywhere in Dakota County. One method for identifying geographic locations
of flood prone areas is FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Table 4.8 below gives descriptions of
the various flood zone areas as defined on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Dakota County.
Table 4.8 Flood Zones Included in Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Dakota County
Zone Flood Hazard Description
A No Base Flood Elevations Determined
AE Base Flood Elevations Determined
AH Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually areas of ponding); Base Flood Elevations determined.
AO Flood depths of 1 to 3 feet (usually sheet flow on sloping terrain); average depths determined. For
areas of alluvial fan flooding, velocities not determined
A99 Area to be protected from 1 percent annual chance flood by a Federal flood protection system
under construction; no Base Flood Elevations determined.
V Coastal flood zone with velocity hazard (wave action); no Base Flood Elevations determined.
VE Coastal flood zone with velocity hazard (wave action); Base Flood Elevations determined.
X Areas of 0.2 percent annual chance flood; areas of 1 percent annual chance flood with average
depths of less than 1 foot or with drainage areas less than 1 square mile; and areas protected by
levees from 1 percent annual chance flood.
D Areas in which flood hazards are undetermined,
Source: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map FIRM panel for Dakota County Effective Date 12/2/2011.
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Figure 4.6 illustrates flood
prone areas in Dakota
County and is a
generalization of the
combined Flood Insurance
Rate Map flood boundaries.
The map illustrates the
general flooding sources
within the county, most
notably the floodplain of the
county’s four major rivers:
the Mississippi, the
Minnesota, the Vermillion,
and the Cannon.
Figure 4.6 Dakota County Flood Prone Areas
Dakota County’s Flood Insurance Study describes the major flooding issues in the county:
Minnesota River: in Burnsville, Eagan and Mendota Heights. Draining over 16,000 square miles above
Burnsville, the river is subject to wide variations in stage and discharge, causing frequent flooding.
Notable flood years include April 1965, when peak flow reached 117,000 cubic feet per second, and
April 1969, when peak flow reached 84,600 cubic feet per second.
Protection measures include dikes around a Burnsville floodplain quarry and other industries. Flood-
proofing measures also protect Xcel Energy’s Black Dog plant.
Mississippi River: flows through a well-defined channel during normal flow. Discharges north of
Hastings are regulated by the USACE Lock and Dam No. 2 in Hastings, and discharges south of Hastings
are regulated by the USACE Lock and Dam No. 3 in Goodhue County. The lock and dam system was
constructed to maintain navigation depths. During flooding, dam gates are open and the river flows
unrestricted. Floods occur mostly in spring from snowmelt. Damage from past floods has been
restricted to a few residential, commercial, and municipal areas located in the low-lying floodplain
immediately adjacent to the river.
Protection measures include a series of levees in South St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights. In 1968,
the USACE completed 2.5 miles of permanent flood barrier to protect packing plants and the South
St. Paul sewage plant. In 1969, a 4,100-foot section of was constructed, averaging 14 feet in height.
The upstream end of the levee connects with the flood barrier provided for South St. Paul.
Vermillion River: the river main stem flows from southeastern Scott County northeast across Dakota
County in a clearly defined channel through Farmington, Empire, and Vermillion to Hastings. In
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Hastings, the river drops approximately 90 feet over a small dam and natural waterfall, continuing to the
Vermillion Slough and to the Mississippi River. During flood periods the river overflows its banks and
floods a major portion of the valley upstream of Hastings. Major past floods on the Vermillion River
occurred in Farmington in September 1938, April 1952, April 1965, March 1967, and March 1969.
Several tributaries have potential flooding impact to the cities of Farmington, Hampton, Hastings,
Lakeville, Miesville and Randolph.
Protection measures include a levee along the left descending bank of the river upstream of the
County Highway 47 Bridge to prevent direct overbank flow. This reach is also influenced by
floodwaters from downstream, with the result that the levee does not provide 1-percent annual
chance flood protection. A 1978 USACE flood project provides 1-percent annual chance flood
protection to a residential area along the Vermillion River from Peavey Mill to an area immediately
upstream of the County Highway 47 Bridge.
Cannon River: About 14 miles of the Cannon River either flow through Dakota County or form its
boundary with Goodhue County. Randolph is the only city in Dakota County that is vulnerable to
flooding from the Cannon River and Lake Byllesby, an impounded reservoir on the Cannon River.
Keller Lake and Crystal Lake: in Burnsville. The lakes drain to the Minnesota River through storm sewer
and pond systems and have experienced sustained high water levels in the recent past. Flooding occurs
after heavy thunderstorms when runoff enters lake storage.
Protection Measures: In 1974, an equalizer pipe was added to ensure that the two lakes are at the
same level during periods of high water, and an outlet structure was added. New development has
been accompanied by construction of stormwater storage ponds.
Lake Marion: in Lakeville. Flooding generally results from extended runoff events. High-water levels
were recorded on Lake Marion in 1947, 1952, 1953, 1975, 1976, and 1993, and have caused damage to
homes around the lake that are below the elevation of the lake’s outlet, 983.2 feet NAVD.
Protection Measures: An outlet control structure and a 30-inch culvert were installed in 1985. The
normal water level on Marion Lake is limited to the elevation on the outlet.
Specific flood depths, velocities and volumes are available at the local level through the individual Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and the community specific Flood Insurance Study (FIS) through the local
floodplain administrator.
Previous Occurrences
The NOAA National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) Severe Storm Event database includes 19 flood events
in Dakota County between 2005 and 2019, with no deaths and property damage exceeding $1.1 million
(Table 4.9).
Table 4.9 Summary of Flood Events for Dakota County, 2000-2019
Location Date Flood Type Property Damage
Eagan 7/7/2000 Flash Flood $20,000,000
Region 4/1/2001 Flood $200,000,000
Region 5/1/2001 Flood $0
Countywide 8/3/2002 Flash Flood $0
Countywide 10/4/2005 Flash Flood $0
Northern County 10/4/2005 Flood $0
Eagan 8/8/2009 Flash Flood $0
South St. Paul 6/25/2010 Flash Flood $0
Burnsville/Lakeville 6/26/2010 Flash Flood $0
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Location Date Flood Type Property Damage
Farmington 8/10/2010 Flash Flood $0
Rosemount 8/13/2010 Flash Flood $0
Southern County 9/23/2010 Flood $0
Miesville 6/14/2012 Flash Flood $1,000,000
Burnsville 7/13/2013 Flash Flood $150,000
Eagan 6/1/2014 Flash Flood $0
Burnsville 6/18/2014 Flood $0
Miesville 8/17/2014 Flash Flood $5,000
Hampton 8/17/2014 Flash Flood $5,000
Mendota 9/17/2015 Flash Flood $0
Burnsville 8/16/2016 Flash Flood $0
Lakeville 8/16/2016 Flash Flood $0
Miesville 7/19/2017 Flash Flood $0
Burnsville 3/17/2019 Flood $0
Total $221,160,000
Source: National Climatic Data Center, NOAA. Note: Zero (0) values may indicate missing data
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to overland and flooding.
Overland Flood Flash Flood
Frequency of Occurrence: Likely Highly likely
Warning Time: 6-12 hours None-minimal
Geographic Extent: Community-wide Localized
Likely Adverse Impact: Limited Limited
Plans and Programs for Flood
Dakota County’s Shoreland and Floodplain Management Ordinance (Ordinance 50). Local
governments have authority to adopt regulations designed to minimize flood losses. Dakota
County’s Shoreland and Floodplain Management Ordinance applies to the unincorporated areas of
the county (cities have jurisdiction over incorporated areas). The purpose of the ordinance is “…to
promote the public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize …losses [life, property,
health and safety, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public
expenditures of flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base]…”
Dakota County has the authority to administer the National Flood Insurance Program within the 13
unincorporated townships covering the lower two-thirds of the County. Participating cities have
their own floodplain ordinances modeled on the DNR minimum standards and administer their own
floodplain program. FEMA-designated floodplains identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps
have been digitized and incorporated into the County’s GIS coverage available to all communities.
In 2003, Dakota County entered into a Cooperating Technical Partnership with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to modernize the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and
accompanying Flood Insurance Study (FIS) to a countywide digital format. FEMA issued its final
letter of map determination in June 2011 with an effective date of Dec. 2, 2011 for the Flood
Insurance Rate Maps. NFIP participating communities in the county amended their respective
floodplain management ordinances and adopted the new FIS and digital flood insurance rate maps.
County flood area map and controls. Dakota County adopted a shoreland zoning and floodplain
management ordinance in 1972. The floodplain management portion of the ordinance mirrors the
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requirements in the MN Department of Natural Resources’ model floodplain ordinance. The
ordinance includes specific land use and zoning regulations related to floodplain development. The
Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) guide staff in
determining floodplain location and elevation.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance
Program in response to the rising costs of taxpayer funded disaster relief. The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), Mitigation Division manages the NFIP and oversees the floodplain
management components of the program, with state coordination through the Minnesota
Department of Resources, Waters Division. Dakota County’s authority in administering the NFIP as
it pertains to FIRMS, the FIS and the Dakota County Shoreland and Floodplain Management
Ordinance is within the 13 unincorporated townships covering the lower two-thirds of the County.
The following cities within Dakota County have participated in the National Flood Insurance
Program: Apple Valley, Burnsville, Coates, Eagan, Farmington, Hampton, Hastings, Inver Grove
Heights, Lakeville, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Miesville, Randolph, Rosemount, South St.
Paul, and Vermillion. The communities of New Trier, Sunfish Lake and West St. Paul also
participate, although these three communities do not have any Special Flood Hazard Areas
identified within their corporate boundaries.
City flood map and controls. NFIP-participating communities administer their own floodplain
ordinance modeled on the DNR minimum standards and administer their own floodplain programs.
FEMA-designated floodplains identified on Flood Insurance Rate Maps have been digitized and
incorporated into the County’s GIS coverage available to all communities.
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Waters. The Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, Division of Waters has an advanced flood forecast and warning system. The
DNR provides technical floodplain assistance through local area hydrologists.
Emergency Operations Plan. The Dakota County Emergency Operations Plan outlines procedures
for the County in response to a variety of hazards. During the course of a flood event in Dakota
County, the Emergency Management Director and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator works
with local officials to ensure public health and maintain transportation routes.
National Weather Service. The National Weather Service provides many storm prediction and
flood monitoring applications.
The Severe Storm Spotters Network. This National Weather Service program enlists trained
volunteers to spot severe storm conditions and report this information to the NWS. Trained severe
weather spotters in Dakota County report directly to their respective public safety answering points
(PSAP’s) when severe weather is observed.
Severe Weather Awareness Week. Dakota County Emergency Management personnel annually
conduct severe weather training workshops in the spring for school, hospital and nursing home
personnel.
Severe Weather Shelters. The County recommends that all communities require shelters for
manufactured home park residents or provide information on evacuation routes to safe shelters
elsewhere per state ordinances.
Severe Weather Warning System. The county and cities have emergency sirens to warn residents
in the event of severe summer weather. Six county public safety answering points (PSAP’s) activate
the siren system for either weather or hazardous materials incidents.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps of Engineers monitors flood gauges at their lock and dam
facilities (Lock and Dam No. 2 in Hastings) and employ policies and procedures during flood events.
Infectious Disease Outbreak
Hazard Description
Infectious diseases are caused by organisms that can be spread by humans, animals, food, water, and
the environment. These diseases are contagious or communicable, meaning they can be spread from
person to person. Infectious diseases can affect and cause serious illness in healthy individuals of all
ages though the very young, older adults and persons with underlying health conditions are at increased
risk for the most serious consequences. Despite advances in medical technology, vaccine development,
and treatment modalities, infectious diseases continue to pose a significant public health problem
globally and locally.
The emergence of previously-unknown infectious diseases, the spread of diseases beyond traditional
geographic locations, the spread of diseases from animals to humans, and the re-emergence of diseases
eliminated or significantly reduced are at the forefront of public health concern. Lastly, bioterrorism, or
the intentional spread of infectious diseases, poses an additional threat for which the county is required
by federal agencies (HHS and the CDC) to develop response plans.
Many infectious diseases are preventable and controllable with accurate diagnosis, collection of
accurate assessment data (such as surveillance data for specific conditions), outbreak detection and
investigation, and development of appropriate control strategies (short- and long-term) based on
epidemiologic data. These activities require close collaboration among public health professionals at the
state and local levels, medical practitioners, and clinical laboratories. The prevention of infectious
diseases also requires the involvement of researchers, regulatory agencies, educational systems,
community-based organizations, and volunteer and private groups. Significant infectious disease
hazards identified by the Dakota County Public Health Department (DCPH) include:
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
bacteria and is spread from person-to-person through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can
also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, the kidneys or the spine. TB bacteria enter the air
when a person with TB of the lungs or throat coughs or sneezes. A person inhaling air that contains TB
bacteria may become infected. Most people who become infected with the TB bacteria do not develop
symptoms of disease. TB infection is usually treated with 9 months of one antibiotic, and TB disease is
generally treated with multiple antibiotics for a period of 6 months or longer. Infected contacts of TB
cases are encouraged to receive treatment to prevent development of TB, and those found to have TB
disease are treated and are also investigated.
Much of the tuberculosis occurring in Dakota County and Minnesota is in foreign-born persons from
areas of the world where TB is common. Proper screening of newly-arrived foreign-born persons and
others with risk of tuberculosis, along with appropriate treatment, is crucial for TB control. Dakota
County conducts contact investigations on all active infectious TB cases which can sometimes result in
large numbers of people exposed in settings such as worksites and schools. The following table
illustrates the number of active TB cases in Dakota County.
Table 4.10 Number of Active TB Cases/Year Residing in Dakota County
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Cases 6 7 14 7 9
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Pertussis
Dakota County has been experiencing a resurgence of pertussis (whooping cough) since 2004, and
pertussis is considered endemic in Minnesota. Pertussis is caused by the Bordatella pertussis bacteria
and infects the lungs, causing a severe cough that lasts 4-6 weeks. Pertussis can be severe and even
fatal in young infants. Pertussis is a vaccine-preventable disease and primary vaccination rates are high
in the county. Waning immunity in school age children and adults who have not received a pertussis
booster (or Tdap) continue to be sources of pertussis disease with numerous outbreaks especially in
school settings.
Use of antibiotics early in the disease reduces transmission with exclusion from school or work for 5
days. Use of prophylactic antibiotics in those exposed is another control measure. In certain settings,
vaccination with Tdap is beneficial for reducing outbreaks. New federal guidance has also expanded the
use of Tdap vaccine for adults and pregnant women in an effort to reduce pertussis disease in our
community. The following table illustrates the number of Pertussis cases in the county.
Table 4.11 Number of Pertussis Cases Per Year in Dakota County
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Cases 82 42 26 47 9
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. Initial symptoms often include fever,
cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. The most identifiable symptom of measles is a rash that usually
starts 3-5 days after symptoms begin. Measles spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
When susceptible people breath contaminated air or touch an infected surface and then touch their
eyes, nose, or mouth, they can become infected. Measles virus can live for up to 2 hours in an airspace
after the infected person leaves. An infected person can spread measles starting four days before
through four days after rash onset.
Measles can be effectively prevented with the measles vaccine. Two doses of the measles vaccine are
about 97 percent effective at preventing measles disease. Measles is considered to be eliminated from
the U.S. which means it is no longer constantly present. However, measles is still common in many parts
of the world, and every year there are cases of unvaccinated travelers who bring measles into the U.S.
These cases can quickly lead to outbreaks if the disease is spread to other susceptible people.
Seasonal Influenza
Types A and B influenza viruses cause epidemics of disease almost every winter and can vary in severity.
In the United States these epidemics can cause illness in 5 to 20 percent of the population. The CDC
estimates that between 1976 and 2007 annual influenza-related deaths in the U.S. ranged from 3,000 to
49,000. On average 200,000 people are hospitalized yearly for conditions associated with influenza.
Annual influenza vaccination can prevent illness from A and B influenza. Each winter’s flu vaccine is
formulated to protect against the A and B strains expected to circulate that season. Flu vaccination is
now recommended for all populations and especially children to reduce the spread of influenza. DCPH
offers free flu vaccine to eligible uninsured children and adults each flu season as well as at walk-in and
appointment clinics.
Anthrax
Preparedness planning for a possible bioterrorist event is a local public health responsibility. Dakota
County Public Health receives funding from the Centers for Disease Control via the MN Department of
Health to develop and exercise plans for mass dispensing of antibiotics or vaccine depending on the
agent released. Response plans that specifically address an anthrax attack of the general population or
of the United States Postal Service are well-developed and exercised. Inhalational anthrax is caused by
spores produced by Bacillus anthracis bacteria.
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The first symptoms of inhalational anthrax are similar to cold or flu symptoms and can include a sore
throat, mild fever and muscle aches. Later symptoms include cough, chest discomfort, shortness of
breath, and eventually pulmonary edema and death. Anthrax is not known to spread from person-to-
person. Exposed individuals need certain antibiotics within 48-72 hours or before onset of symptoms
for best outcomes.
Anthrax is classified as a Category A agent and can be used as a bioterrorism weapon. In 2001, anthrax
was deliberately spread through the postal system by sending letters with powder containing anthrax.
The level of risk of an anthrax attack is determined by state and federal authorities.
Infectious Disease Pandemic
Hazard Description
A pandemic is a global outbreak of a contagious infectious disease.
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 was first identified at
the end of 2019, and it quickly began spreading around the world. In March 2020 the World Health
Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. On March 6, 2020 the Minnesota
Department of Health confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Minnesota, and on March 12, 2020 the
first case was identified in Dakota County.
SARS-CoV-2 is transmitted through virus-containing respiratory droplets and airborne particles that are
exhaled by an infected person. The incubation period for SARS-CoV-2 is up to 14 days after exposure,
and some people may become infected but never develop symptoms (asymptomatic). Some people who
get COVID-19 continue to experience long-term effects weeks or months after they became infected;
this is called long COVID.
Treatment of COVID-19 primarily involves treating the symptoms and supportive care. A number of
vaccines have been developed that are very effective at preventing COVID-19. Other preventative
measures include isolation and quarantine, physical distancing, and face masks and coverings.
COVID-19 is likely to continue to be transmitted in susceptible communities and populations, but
effective vaccination strategies can sufficiently reduce transmission and the emergence of viral variants
so that community mitigation strategies to control widespread transmission are no longer needed.
Similar to the 1918 Spanish Influenza pandemic, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented distinct surges in
infection rates and deaths or “waves.” The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants (viral mutations) has
contributed to resurgences in different parts of the world at different times. As of plan drafting in late
2021, the U.S. was experiencing its fourth and fifth waves, largely driven by the highly contagious Delta
and Omicron variants.
Table 4.12 COVID-19 Infections and Deaths (March 2020-December 16, 2021)
Geographic Area Infections Deaths
World* 272,683,000 5,334,798
U.S.* 50,453,655 803,181
Minnesota** 975,447 10,057
Dakota County*** 70,918 611
* https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/
** https://mn.gov/covid19/data/covid-dashboard/index.jsp
*** https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/a654394207ac44239af0792303664db3
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Pandemic Influenza
Pandemic influenza is a virulent human flu that causes a global outbreak of serious illness. A flu
pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity and
for which no vaccine exists, such as the H1N1 influenza in 2009-2010. While it did not cause as severe
morbidity and mortality as predicted, it infected normally healthy children and young adults at much
higher rates than seasonal flu as well as pregnant women and people with chronic health conditions.
Dakota County Public Health provided 12,494 H1N1 vaccinations, the department’s largest vaccination
program ever and total number vaccinated by all providers in Dakota County was 89,276 or 23 percent
of the population. There were 6 deaths and 85 hospitalizations in the County, with 61 deaths and 1,821
hospitalizations in the state. Nationally, there were an estimated 89 million infected with H1N1 and
18,300 deaths.
Substantial effort went into developing pandemic flu response plans in the years preceding the H1N1
epidemic. Federal funding from the CDC to support and enhance the public health infrastructure and
response was critical in supporting DCPH’s planning and response efforts. Stockpiles of antivirals helped
reduce the severity of disease and numerous large and small community-based clinics were held though
vaccine supply shortages prevented much advance planning of clinics as well as rationing of vaccine to
those most at risk. Public health pandemic flu preparedness remains a priority at the federal, state and
local levels.
Lessons learned from the H1N1 pandemic were extremely valuable in facing the challenges of COVID-19,
even with the far greater reach, magnitude, and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. DCPH continues
to learn from the H1N1 and COVID-19 response efforts, especially strategies for reaching marginalized
and special needs populations during emergencies.
Previous Occurrences
Dakota County, along with the rest of the world, has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,
highlighting the need for infectious disease preparedness and mitigation planning. Dakota County has
also continued to experience clusters of other infectious diseases including tuberculosis and pertussis.
Dakota County’s entire population is susceptible to exposure to infectious diseases. Only those who are
immune as a result of vaccination or prior infection or who are receiving preventive treatment for
known/anticipated exposure will be protected.
Large population concentrations and communities with large numbers of susceptible persons are at
particular risk for outbreaks in the event of an introduction of an infectious disease in the community.
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to Infectious Disease Outbreaks and a Pandemic
event.
Infectious Disease Outbreak Pandemic
Frequency of Occurrence: Likely Occasional-Likely
Warning Time: More than 12 hours More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent: Community to County-wide County-wide or Greater
Likely Adverse Impact: Critical Catastrophic
Plans and Programs for Infectious Disease, Pandemic, and Public Health Hazards
Emergency Operations Plan. The Dakota County Emergency Operations Plan outlines procedures
for the County in response to a variety of hazards. Included is a public health annex that provides
guidelines and strategies for dealing with infectious disease outbreaks.
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Disease Prevention & Control Common Activity Framework. The Dakota County Public Health
Department works collaboratively with the Minnesota Department of Health to address reportable
infectious diseases that are listed in Chapter 4605.7040 Disease and Reports and to plan for public
health emergencies. Dakota County Public Health operates within a system of guidelines and
standards set by the state (MDH).
Regional infectious disease response collaborative planning. The local public health departments
in the Twin Cities metro region coordinate regional infectious disease planning through various
workgroups, to address public health emergencies. This collaboration focuses on response
activities, including activation of mass dispensing sites for distribution of vaccines and/or antibiotics.
Metro Health & Medical Preparedness Coalition. The coalition is comprised on hospitals, clinics,
emergency manager, emergency medical services, long term care, public health, and hospice and
home care from across the Twin Cities metro. The goal of the coalition is to facilitate collaboration
around planning, response, and recovery activities for events or emergencies with public health and
medical implications.
Health Alert Network system. The Dakota County Public Health Department receives health alerts
from the Minnesota Department of Health about disease outbreaks or infectious disease threats
that could have an impact locally or elsewhere. Health department staff, in turn, forwards these
alerts to appropriate community partners in settings such as healthcare, public safety, schools, local
government, etc.
Communication and consultation for local healthcare providers. Dakota County Public Health
Department staff provide consultation services on an as-needed basis for healthcare clinics located
in the county. The Public Health Department also has various communication channels to reach
clinic and hospital partners with important public health news and updates.
Media outreach. The Dakota County Public Health Department works with local media to provide
information to the public in the event of an infectious disease outbreak or impending threat.
Public information. The Dakota County Public Health Department posts information about current
infectious disease threats and prevention and control of infectious disease on its website. The
Public Health Department contributes to Emergency and Community Health Outreach (ECHO),
which broadcasts public health advisories and emergency alerts for Minnesota's refugee and
immigrant populations via Twin Cities Public Television in six languages besides English.
Vaccination program. The Dakota County Public Health Department offers a variety of vaccinations
for children and adults. The department participates in the Minnesota Vaccines for Children
program to provide low-cost vaccinations for children with financial need.
Isolation and quarantine plan. The Dakota County Public Health Department has an isolation and
quarantine plan in accordance with state laws and guidelines. The plan outlines the process and
responsibilities necessary to keep persons ill with specified diseases isolated and persons exposed to
specified diseases quarantined to prevent further spread of disease. The plan will assure that these
persons are provided with health care, outside communication, and necessary supplies.
Environmental health program. The Dakota County Public Health Department has a limited
capacity to respond to environmental health hazards. It primarily provides consultative services to
citizens regarding indoor air, radon, and mold and provide inspection services for childhood lead and
public health nuisances. Public Health works collaboratively with state agencies to mitigate,
respond and recover from environmental emergencies.
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Landslide
Hazard Description
Landslides in Minnesota are often associated with steep slopes and lighter erodible soils. As rainfall
intensities and runoff increase, soils are more likely to become saturated and more prone to subsidence.
Landslides were not addressed in previous version of this plan but were added as a hazard in 2016 after
recent occurrences in Dakota County.
Geographic Location
Landslides in Dakota County are a concern in limited locations with steep slopes, typically in the bluff
areas along major rivers. Areas with potential for landslides are as follows:
• River bluffs along adjacent to the Big Rivers trail in Lilydale, Mendota, and Mendota Heights.
• River bluffs above CSAH 54 in Ravenna Township
• Steep slopes along the MRRT in Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount, and Nininger Township
Previous Occurrences
Dakota County received 12 to 13 inches of rain in June 2014, which created saturated soil conditions and
generated mudslides in bluff areas along the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers in the Twin Cities.
Portions of State Highway 13 in Mendota Heights were closed after landslides covered a section of road
with mud several feet deep. A portion of Dakota County’s Big Rivers Regional Trail was closed until
slopes were stabilized and repairs were made. In the City of Mendota, Upper D Street experienced two
failures. On the upside slope of Upper D Street, a significant landslide buried the road and a stretch of
approximately 75 feet of road sank and was falling away due to saturated ground on a river bluff. If this
area slipped, it would destroy as many as six homes. Residents were notified to evacuate during
engineering evaluation of the area for further slide potential.
The heavy rain that contributed to the landslides in Dakota County also caused landslides at the
University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis and Scott County. Many areas of widespread flooding
occurred in southern and southeastern Minnesota along the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, for which
Minnesota requested and received a presidential disaster declaration in July 2014.
A serious landslide occurred in the Ramsey County portion of this river bluff area in 2013, north of the
boundary and Dakota counties. Two children on a school field trip to the Lilydale Regional Park fossil
beds were killed when saturated soils and gravel on the slope above them collapsed.
Since the last plan update in 2016, landslides
have occurred occasionally in the same areas
along the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers.
Multiple minor slides have occurred on the Big
Rivers Trail in the recent past. Two slides in
2020 resulted in trail closures. One slope failure
undermined a section of path and a second
failure deposited rock and debris on the trail.
Landslides and erosion on the bluff above
County Highway 54 has deposited debris on the
roadway and road closures after large events.
Figure 4.7 June 2014 Mudslide, Big Rivers Regional
Trail, Dakota County
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Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to landslide.
Frequency of Occurrence Occasional
Warning Time None-Minimal
Geographic Extent Localized
Likely Adverse Impact Limited
Plans or Programs for Landslide
Trail Protection Program. Dakota County Facilities Maintenance Staff (Grounds Maintenance)
works with Transportation staff, consultants and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation
District during the design of trails to mitigate the potential for erosion and landslides.
Roadway Protection Program. Dakota County Transportation works with outside engineering
consultants and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District during the design of road
projects to mitigate the potential for erosion and landslides.
Tornado
Hazard Description
The National Weather Service defines a tornado as a “violently rotating column of air extending from a
thunderstorm to the ground.” Tornados are the most violent of all atmospheric storms and are capable
of tremendous destruction. Wind speeds can exceed 250 mph, and damage paths can be more than
one mile wide and 50 miles long. In an average year, more than 900 tornados are reported in the United
States, resulting in approximately 80 deaths and more than 1,500 injuries.
Although tornados are documented on every continent, they occur most frequently in the central U.S.
east of the continental divide. Atmospheric and topographic conditions cause warm and cold air masses
to meet in the center of the country, creating unstable, fast moving air at high pressure that can cause a
tornado to form. Tornados occur most frequently from April to June. While most tornados occur
between 3:00 and 9:00 p.m., a tornado can occur at any time of day. Prior to 2007, tornado intensity
was measured by the Fujita (F) scale shown below.
Table 4.13 Fujita Scale
Fujita Scale
Wind Estimate
(Mph) Typical Damage
F0 < 73 Light damage. Some damage to chimneys; branches broken off trees; shallow-rooted
trees pushed over; sign boards damaged.
F1 73-112 Moderate damage. Peels surface off roofs; mobile homes pushed off foundations or
overturned; moving autos blown off roads.
F2 113-157 Considerable damage. Roofs torn off frame houses; mobile homes demolished;
boxcars overturned; large trees snapped or uprooted; light-object missiles
generated; cars lifted off ground.
F3 158-206 Severe damage. Roofs and some walls torn off well-constructed houses; trains
overturned; most trees in forest uprooted; heavy cars lifted off ground and thrown.
F4 207-260 Devastating damage. Well-constructed houses leveled; structures with weak
foundations blown away some distance; cars thrown and large missiles generated.
F5 261-318 Incredible damage. Strong frame houses leveled off foundations and swept away;
automobile-sized missiles thrown 100+ meters (109 yards); trees debarked;
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center, www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/f-scale.html
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The Fujita scale has been updated to the Enhanced Fujita scale. Both scales estimate wind speed based
on the degree of damage. The new scale provides more damage indicators for different structures and
accounts for construction type and materials. The Enhanced Fujita Scale is shown in Table 4.14.
Table 4.14 Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF)
Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF) EF Wind Estimate (MPH)
EF0 65-85
EF1 86-110
EF2 111-135
EF3 136-165
EF4 166-200
EF5 Over 200
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Storm Prediction Center,
www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/ef-scale.html
Geographic Location
As a weather-based
phenomenon, tornados can
occur and impact any portion
of the planning area. Based
on analysis by the National
Severe Storms Laboratory,
Dakota County is located in a
region of the U.S. that
experiences a moderate
frequency of tornado
occurrences. Figure 4.8
shows ‘Significant’ (≥F1)
tornados from 1986-2015.
Figure 4.8 Significant Tornado Occurrences by Location, 1986-2015
Source: Storm Prediction Center, NOAA
Previous Occurrences
The National Weather Service documented four tornado fatalities in Minnesota in the past decade. A
review of historical tornado events in Dakota County from 1965 to 2019 is presented in Table 4.15.
Table 4.15 Dakota County Tornado Events 1965-2015
Location Date Magnitude (Fujita Scale) Property Damage
Dakota 6/05/1965 F1 $3,000
Dakota 6/15/1967 F0 $25,000
Dakota 5/15/1968 F2 $250,000
Dakota 7/13/1969 F1 $25,000
Dakota 7/15/1969 F1 $3,000
Dakota 7/14/1971 F0 $25,000
Dakota 5/09/1973 F1 $250,000
Dakota 6/28/1979 F0 $25,000
Dakota 4/29/1981 F1 $250,000
Dakota 7/15/1982 F1 $25,000
Dakota 5/13/1987 F1 $3,000
Dakota 5/13/1987 F0 $0
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Location Date Magnitude (Fujita Scale) Property Damage
Dakota 7/27/1987 F1 $250,000
Hastings 7/06/1996 F0 $0
Castle Rock 3/29/1998 F2 $0
Hastings 3/29/1998 F0 $0
Castle Rock 8/12/1999 F0 $0
Northfield 5/09/2001 F2 $7,000,000
Lakeville 9/09/2001 F0 $0
Empire 7/10/2008 F0 $0
New Trier 8/19/2009 F1 $25,000
Northfield 7/14/2010 F0 $20,000
Waterford 7/14/2010 F0 $1,000
Waterford 7/14/2010 F1 $50,000
Farmington 8/13/2010 F1 $750,000
Burnsville 11/10/2012 F0 $150,000
Mendota Heights 11/10/2012 F0 $50,000
Lilydale 11/10/2012 F0 $100,000
Randolph 9/20/2018 F0 $0
New Trier 9/20/2018 F0 $0
Castle Rock 8/13/2019 F0 $0
Total $9,280,000
Source: National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). Note: zero (0) values may indicate missing data.
Figure 4.9 Castle Rock Tornado 1920
Dakota County Historical Society
A map of significant tornado events in Dakota County is illustrated below.
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Figure 4.10 Tornado Events in Dakota County
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to tornadoes.
Frequency of Occurrence: Likely
Warning Time: None-Minimal
Geographic Extent: Community-wide
Likely Adverse Impact: Critical
Plans and Programs for Tornadoes
Skywarn Storm Spotter Network. This program, sponsored by the National Weather Service
(NWS), enlists the help of trained volunteers to spot severe storm conditions and report this
information to the NWS. No tornado warning is given unless the storm has been spotted by
someone or is confirmed by NWS radar reports.
Severe Weather Awareness Week. Dakota County, its cities, and local media all provide
information to the general public and to target audiences on severe weather awareness.
Severe Weather Shelters. The County recommends that all communities require shelters for
manufactured home park residents or provide information on evacuation routes to safe shelters
elsewhere per state ordinances.
Severe Weather Warning System. The county and cities have emergency sirens to warn residents in
the event of severe summer weather. Six county public safety answering points (PSAP’s) activate
the siren system in Dakota County for either weather or hazardous materials incidents.
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Debris Management Plan. Environmental Resources Department regulates and provides guidance
on management of solid waste. The County’s debris management plan offers general guidance,
resources, and an application for emergency waiver of solid waste requirements. An update of the
plan was initiated in 2021.
Violent Summer Storms
Hazard Description
Violent summer storms include thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and windstorms, which can occur
with humid air moving upward because of unequal surface heating, lifting of warm air along a frontal
zone or diverging upper-level winds that draw air up beneath them. Major summer storm types include:
Air mass thunderstorms (also called scattered thunderstorms) typically develop in the warm, humid air
of summer months; form in the afternoon in response to solar heating; and dissipate quickly after
sunset. Air mass thunderstorms are generally less severe than other types of thunderstorms, but can
produce downbursts, brief heavy rain, and hail over 3/4 inch in diameter.
Dry thunderstorms are generally high-altitude storms where lightning is observed, but little if any
precipitation reaches the ground. Most of the rain produced by the thunderstorm evaporates into
relatively dry air beneath the storm cell.
Severe thunderstorms can produce winds of at least 58 mph (50 knots), hail at least ¾" in diameter, and
structural damage.
Derechos are widespread, long-lived, straight-line (non-rotational) windstorms associated with a fast-
moving group of severe thunderstorms known as mesoscale convective systems. Derechos can cause
hurricane-force winds, tornadoes, heavy rains, flash floods, and destruction over a wide swath that can
reach many miles in length.
Components of thunderstorms include lightning, high wind and hail as described below:
High Wind: Severe thunderstorms form in areas with a strong vertical wind shear that forces the
updraft into the mature, most intense stage of the thunderstorm. Wind speed is measured in knots (1
knot = 1.15 mph). Table 4.16 below shows an appended Beaufort Wind Scale and the relationship of
wind speed in knots, miles per hour, and typical effects on land.
Table 4.16 Appended Beaufort Wind Scale
Wind Speed (Knots) Wind Speed (MPH) Typical Wind Effects on Land
Less than 1 Less than 1.15 Calm, smoke rises vertically
1 to 4 1.15 to 4 Smoke drift indicates wind direction, still wind vanes
4 to 7 4 to 8 Wind felt on face, leaves rustle, vanes begin to move
7 to 11 8 to 13 Leaves and small twigs constantly moving, light flags extended
11 to 17 13 to 20 Dust, leaves, and loose paper lifted, small tree branches move
17 to 22 20 to 25 Small trees in leaf begin to sway
22 to 28 25 to 32 Larger tree branches moving, whistling in wires
28 to 34 32 to 39 Whole trees moving, resistance felt walking against wind
34 to 41 39 to 47 Whole trees in motion, resistance felt walking against wind
41 to 48 47 to 55 Slight structural damage occurs, slate blows off roofs
48 to 56 55 to 64
Seldom experienced on land, trees broken or uprooted, "considerable
structural damage"
56 to 64 64 to 74 Substantial structural damage
64+ 74+ Potentially major structural damage
Source: NOAA
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Figure 4.11 illustrates strong wind events (straight line) that have occurred in Dakota County.
Figure 4.11 Significant Wind Events in Dakota County
Lightning: Rising and descending air in the thunderstorm separates positive and negative charges, with
lightning the result of the buildup and discharge of energy between positive and negative charge areas.
Lightning poses extreme hazards. According to NOAA, an average of 20 million cloud-to-ground lighting
flashes are detected every year in the continental United States. About half of all flashes have more
than one ground strike point, so at least 30 million points on the ground area are struck in an average
year. Lightning is a deadly natural hazard in the U.S., just behind floods and flash flood events, causing
approximately 100 deaths and 500 injuries annually.
Hail: Hail is defined as ice precipitation with a diameter of 5 to 190 millimeters (0.2 inch to 7.4 inches).
Hail develops in the upper atmosphere as ice crystals bounced about by high velocity updraft winds.
The ice crystals accumulate frozen droplets and fall after developing enough weight. Hailstorms are
most common in the middle latitudes and are generally brief in duration. Large downdrafts in mature
thunderstorm clouds provide the mechanism for hail formation. A hailstorm ordinarily occurs in mid to
late afternoon during the passage of a cold front or during a thunderstorm.
The severity of hailstorms depends on the size of the hailstones, the length of time the storm lasts, and
whether it occurs in developed areas. Hailstorms can cause widespread damage to homes and other
structures, automobiles, and crops. While the damage to individual structures or vehicles is often
minor, the cumulative costs to communities, especially across large metropolitan areas, can be
significant. Figure 4.12 shows locations of significant hail events in Dakota County. Hail size and
potential impact from hailstorms is outlined in the following scale provided by NOAA in Table 4.17.
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Figure 4.12 Significant Hail Events in Dakota County
Table 4.17 Combined NOAA/TORRO Hailstorm Intensity Scales
Size Intensity Diameter Comparative Size Typical Impacts
H0 Hard Hail up to 0.33" Pea No damage
H1 Potentially
Damaging 0.33-0.60" Marble or
Mothball Slight damage to plants, crops
H2 Potentially
Damaging 0.60-0.80" Dime or grape Significant damage to fruit, crops, vegetation
H3 Severe 0.80-1.2" Nickel to Quarter Severe damage to crops, glass and plastic
structures; paint and wood scored
H4 Severe 1.2-1.6" Half Dollar to
Silver Dollar
Widespread glass damage, vehicle bodywork
damage
H5 Destructive 1.6-2.0" Silver dollar to Golf
Ball
Wholesale destruction of glass, damage to tiled
roofs, significant risk of injuries
H6 Destructive 2.0-2.4" Lime or Egg Aircraft bodywork dented, brick walls pitted
H7 Very destructive 2.4-3.0" Tennis ball Severe roof damage, risk of serious injuries
H8 Very destructive 3.0-3.5" Baseball to Orange Severe damage to aircraft bodywork
H9 Super Hailstorms 3.5-4.0" Grapefruit Extensive structural damage. Risk of severe-fatal
injuries to persons caught in the open
H10 Super Hailstorms 4+" Softball and larger Extensive structural damage. Risk of severe-fatal
injuries to persons caught in the open
Sources: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Tornado and Storm Research Organization.
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Geographic Location
Thunderstorms occur across a broad region of the U.S. that includes all areas of Dakota County. As
shown in Figure 4.13 below, Dakota County is located along a band of the northern U.S. that experiences
winds equal to or greater than 50 knots several times per year.
Figure 4.13 Intense Thunderstorm Wind Regions, U.S. 1986-2015
Source: Storm Prediction Center, NOAA, Storm Prediction Center WCM Page (noaa.gov)
Previous Occurrences
According to the National Climatic Data Center, 210 thunderstorms were reported for Dakota County
from 1960 through 2019, with nineteen injuries and $181.15 million in property damages. In twenty of
these events, wind gusts exceeded 70 knots (estimated).
Since 2000, Dakota County has received federal public assistance funds after two federally declared
disasters related to severe storms: DR-1333, declared on June 27, 2000, paid $122,000 to Dakota
County, and DR-4069, declared on July 6, 2012, paid Dakota County $2.4 million for storm-related
damages. Dakota County received $1.4 million from the State of Minnesota for storm-related damages
that occurred in June and July of 2014, and $7 million for sever storm damage in September of 2016.
Lightning impacts all regions of Dakota County. Fifteen reported lighting strikes occurred from 1960
through 2015, with a total of $2.43 million in property damages. Lightning struck a park picnic shelter in
Lakeville in August of 2020, with three people requiring medical attention.
The following map shows Minnesota with a low to moderate frequency of lighting occurrences. The
flash density of lightning for Dakota County is 1 to 4 flash occurrences per square kilometer per year.
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Figure 4.14 Lightning Flash Density per Square Kilometer per Year
Based on NCDC records from 1960 through 2019, there were 190 hail events of at least 0.75” in
diameter: on at least 50 occasions, hail 1.75” or larger in diameter has occurred, and on 5 occasions hail
2.50” or larger has occurred. Five of these events reported damage, cumulatively totaling $123.5
million. This damage assessment is most likely under reported.
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to violent summer storms.
Frequency of Occurrence: Highly Likely
Warning Time: 3-6 hours
Geographic Extent: Community-wide
Likely Adverse Impact: Critical
Plans and Programs for Violent Summer Storms
Skywarn Storm Spotter Network. This program, sponsored by the National Weather Service
(NWS), enlists the help of trained volunteers to spot severe storm conditions and report this
information to the NWS.
Severe Weather Awareness Week. Dakota County, its cities, and local media all provide
information to the general public and to target audiences on severe weather awareness.
Severe Weather Shelters. The County is recommending that all communities require shelters for
manufactured home park residents or provide information on evacuation routes to safe shelters
elsewhere per state ordinances.
Severe Weather Warning System. The Dakota Communications Center serves as the County
Warning Point, with 24-hour capability. The Warning Point is responsible for receipt and proper
dissemination of all severe weather notifications issued by the National Weather Service or called
for directly by first responders in the field based on direct observations.
Debris Management Plan. Environmental Resources Department is regulator and advisor for
management of solid waste. The County’s debris management plan offers general guidance, a list of
resources, and an application for emergency waiver of solid waste requirements. An update of the
plan was initiated in 2021.
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Figure 4.15 School Destroyed in 1920 Castle Rock Tornado, Dakota County Historical Society
Violent Winter Storms
Hazard Description
Violent winter storms can include sleet, ice, freezing rain, heavy snow, or blizzards (high winds and
blowing snow). Event severity depends on the amount and extent of snow or ice, temperature, wind
speed, and duration. Severe winter weather can disrupt essential systems such as utilities,
transportation, and telecommunications. In Minnesota, a heavy snow event is generally defined as six
or more inches in a 12-hour period, and eight or more inches in a 24-hour period. Snow is considered
heavy when visibilities drop below one-quarter mile regardless of wind speed.
Ice storms produce damaging accumulations of ice during freezing rain situations. Significant ice
accumulations (1/4 inch or greater) pull down trees and utility lines, resulting power and communication
outages, and make walking and driving extremely dangerous. Extreme cold often accompanies or
follows a winter storm, especially from December to February. Exposure to extreme cold can lead to
life-threatening frostbite, hypothermia or illness. See Extreme Temperatures earlier in this section.
Geographic Location
Dakota County is in the upper mid-continent region known for severe winter conditions, and usually
experiences at least one of each of the above types of winter storms at least annually. Winter storms
are nearly always large scale, frequently with statewide or region-wide impact.
Previous Occurrences
From 1995 to 2019, the National Climatic Data Center recorded the following severe winter events:
• 18 heavy snow events, occurring in 1996 (5 events), 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2008 (2 events)
and 2019 (3 events)
• 4 blizzards, occurring in 2009, 2010, 2018, and 2019
• 3 ice storms, occurring in 1996 (2 events) and 1998
• 59 total winter storm events over two decades, with an event nearly every year
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Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to violent winter storms.
Frequency of Occurrence: Highly likely
Warning Time: More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent: Community-wide
Likely Adverse Impact: Critical
Plans and Programs for Violent Winter Storms
The following programs and projects are in addition to the ones already mentioned for violent storms:
School closings. School districts close schools when wind chills are lower than -40 o F, low visibility
creates unsafe driving conditions, or heavy snow makes travel difficult. Local radio stations partner
with school districts to make sure announcements are aired by 6:00 am or earlier.
Wind chill warnings. The local National Weather Service office issues a Wild Chill Advisory when
wind chills of -25oF are expected. A Wind Chill Warning is issued for wind chills of -35oF.
Automated weather stations. Some school districts have automated weather stations. This
enables staff to monitor current conditions like wind and temperature on a real-time basis to
provide up-to-the-minute information in case conditions change rapidly and action is required.
Wildfire
Hazard Description
A wildfire is uncontrolled fire spreading through vegetative fuels. Wildfires often begin unnoticed,
spread quickly, and are often signaled by dense smoke. Natural causes, such as lightning strikes, can
initiate wildfires Human activities can also cause wildfire through debris burns, arson or carelessness.
Wildfire behavior is based on fuel supply, topography and weather conditions, especially dryness.
Topography affects the movement of air and fire over the ground surface. The slope and shape of
terrain can change the rate of speed at which fire travels.
Geographic Location
Due to the volume of brush, the risk of wildfire is highest along the river bottoms of the Minnesota
River, in Eagan and Burnsville, and the Vermillion River, south of Hastings. Land adjacent railroad to
tracks is another concern, as sparks from trains can ignite grass fires.
Previous Occurrences
According to the Minnesota State Fire Marshal, more than 1,600 annual wildfires incur estimated losses
of more than $13 million dollars statewide. Several small wildfires have occurred in Dakota County over
the past two decades, in the Minnesota River bottoms and other natural areas.
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to wildfire.
Frequency of Occurrence: Occasional
Warning Time: None-Minimal
Geographic Extent: Localized
Likely Adverse Impact: Negligible
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Plans and Programs for Wildfire
Fire districts/departments. Dakota County is served by various city and rural fire departments,
which often assist each other on larger fires, including wildfires.
DNR information and training. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seasonal
wildfire risks statewide. Firefighters in Dakota County participate in annual wildfire training classes
offered by the DNR. The DNR also works with firefighters in promoting their “Fire Smart” program,
which is a fire prevention program involving local public schools. DNR also monitors wildfires and
issues “Red Flag” warnings when conditions are favorable for wildfires.
State land management. The DNR manages Fort Snelling State Park and the Minnesota Valley State
Recreation Area, which are both partly within Dakota County and are located within river bottoms
where wildfire may be more likely to occur. DNR has established procedures to address wildfires
within these areas. DNR also conducts prescribed burns in its Wildlife Management Areas.
Federal land management. The US Fish and Wildlife Service manages the Minnesota Valley
National Wildlife Refuge along the Minnesota River corridor, with wildfire control procedures.
County land management. Dakota County Parks manages more than 5,000 acres of natural areas,
and uses controlled burns as a prairie maintenance tool, under DNR permitting. Prescribed burns
temporarily reduce vegetative fuel loads.
Technological and Human-Induced Hazards in Dakota County
Civil Disturbance
Hazard Description
Title 18 of the United States Code defines civil disorder and lists crimes associated with civil disorder.
Section 231 of Chapter 12 defines civil disorder as: “any public disturbance involving acts of violence by
assemblages of three or more persons, which causes an immediate danger of or results in damage or
injury to the property or person of any other individual…(a)(1)…use, application or making of any
firearm, or explosive or incendiary device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to
persons…or…(a)(2)…transports or manufactures for transportation in commerce any firearm, or
explosive or incendiary device, knowing or having reason to know or intending that the same will be
used unlawfully in furtherance of a civil disorder…or…(a)(3)…commit any act to obstruct, impede, or
interfere with any fireman or law enforcement officer lawfully engaged in the lawful performance of
official duties incident to and during the commission of a civil disorder…”.
Civil disorder can result when groups or individuals believe that their needs or rights are not being met
by society or current political systems. When disruption requires intervention to maintain public safety,
prevent injuries and deaths, and avoid significant property damage, it has become civil disturbance.
Civil disturbance covers a broad range of actions, some of which may violate criminal law, and can
include riots, acts of violence, insurrections, unlawful obstructions, and protests that disrupt law and
order. These actions can be precipitated by a broad range of events, such as economic instability,
human-caused or natural disasters that disrupt infrastructure, racial tension, religious conflict, and
political conflict. A civil disturbance event may have more than one precipitating situation and can
involve multiple groups with different intentions and agendas, making them highly complex situations.
Geographic Location
For Dakota County, civil disturbance may be more likely to occur in urban areas near public institutions
(state, county, and city offices) and areas that can accommodate large numbers of people. Civil unrest
can occur in commercial areas and can involve major transportation routes, such as freeways.
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Previous Occurrences
Civil disturbance events in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area date back to the 1800’s. The following
table identifies several events with documented casualties (injuries and/or deaths) and damages.
Table 4.18 Civil Disturbance Events in the Twin Cities with Documented Injuries, Deaths, or Damages
Dates Event Injuries Deaths Damages
May 16-Aug 21, 1934 Minneapolis General Strike, union strike 26+ 4 unknown
July 20-23, 1967 Minneapolis Riots (Long Hot Summer of 1967), racial
tensions
24 0 $4.2M
May 26-June, 2020 Aftermath of George Floyd murder by Minneapolis
Police, racial tensions. Metro wide impacts, nation-
wide impacts
2 $550+M
Aug 26-28, 2020 Minneapolis False Rumors Riot, racial tensions 2 0
June 13, 2021 Aftermath of Winston Smith killing in Minneapolis,
racial tensions
4 1
Vulnerability
Civil disturbance can affect the following:
Social Element Potential Impacts
Population: Physical harm, fear, and disruption from normal activities
Responders: Targets for violence, encounter interference in carrying out their duties
Operations: Disruption in normal operations and essential services
Property: Damage through violence, arson, and looting
Government Facilities: Targets for protests and/or violence
Infrastructure: Targets for protests and/or violence
News Media: Can become targets for violence
Economic Stability: Long-term impacts to targeted areas
Public Confidence: Long-term decline in confidence in government to stem violence and
damage
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to civil disturbance.
Frequency of Occurrence: Likely
Warning Time: 3 to 6 hours
Geographic Extent: County-wide or greater
Likely Adverse Impact: Critical
Plans or Programs for Civil Disturbance
Cooperation with state and federal officials. Dakota County officials work with state and federal
officials on domestic preparedness efforts, such as the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security
and Emergency Management, and the Department of Health.
Mutual Aid Agreements. Cities and the county have several mutual aid agreements to ensure
assistance to partners in a disaster. Agreements include labor and equipment. The County Special
Operations Team (SOT) and South Metro SWAT are supported by mutual aid agreements.
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Dakota County’s EOP outlines procedures that guide response in
a broad range of disasters, and addresses command, operations, logistics, planning,
communications, and finance. Procedures for requesting activation of the National Guard are
included in the EOP.
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Activation of Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Dakota County’s secure EOC provides dedicated
space for assembling its emergency operations team with the necessary technology, equipment, and
resources.
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). The COOP guides county response to ensure that its critical
business services continue to operate under emergency conditions.
Emergency Response Training and Exercises. The county and its partners regularly conduct training
tabletop and field exercises for a range of disasters. The Dakota County Mobile Field Force regularly
conducts quarterly training.
County Public Awareness and Information Outlets. County resources to notify and update the
public include an Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), webpage, Social Media, and
traditional media releases and news conferences.
Curfew Activation. Dakota County has the authority to impose curfews to protect public safety.
Cyber-Attack
Hazard Description
Cyber-attacks are malicious activities employed by individuals or organizations that target computer
information systems, infrastructure, computer networks, and/or personal computer devices to steal,
alter, or destroy data by unauthorized access (hacking) into a susceptible system.
As recent headlines attest, no company, organization or government agency is immune to targeted
attacks. Data reported by Risk Based Security 1 revealed close to 4,000 publicly reported data breaches
in 2020, a total actually lower than in 2019, although the number of records exposed exceeded 37
billion, the most documented to-date. Since the 2016 Plan update, an increase in ransomware attacks
and growing sophistication of the types and methods of attacks has raised risk levels to the highest
known. Victims have included consumers, government, businesses, healthcare (the most victimized
sector in 2020), and even data security/technology firms. Cyber-security stakes were raised in 2020
amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as many workplaces shifted employees to remote work situations and
faced enormous challenges in keeping digital work environments secure.
Table 4.19 Recent Cyber Attacks, 2019-2021
Recent Cyber Attacks # Records Exposed
T-Mobile, 2021 40,000,000
Blackbaud (and clients), 2020, ransomware 3,000,000
Star Tribune, 2020 2,192,857
Netsential (251 client law enforcement agencies), 2020 700,000
Allina and Children’s Minnesota Health, 2020, ransomware 200,000
Quest Diagnostics/Optum360, 2019 11,500,000
SolarWinds (18,000 clients), 2019 unknown
Being prepared requires using a multi-layer strategy in which early detection, attack containment and
recovery measures are considered together.
1 Risk Based Security: 2020 Year End Data Breach QuickView Report
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Geographic Location
The risk of cyber-attack exists County-wide for government agencies, institutions, businesses, and
individuals.
Previous Occurrence
Numerous attempts to access County data occur on a daily basis, although successful attempts are rare.
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to cyber-attack.
Frequency of Occurrence: Highly likely
Warning Time: None-Minimal
Geographic Extent: County-wide or greater
Likely Adverse Impact: Critical
Plans or Programs for Cyber Attack
Securing cyber systems requires a layered defense that accounts for the range of security challenges
facing organizations, including logical and physical threats to cyber-based systems.
Network Monitoring. Dakota County uses a variety of tools to monitor county networks for cyber
threats. The tools are evaluated and modified to address different methods of attack.
Mobile Device Management. Dakota County requires authentication to unlock a device, locking out
a device after a predetermined number of failed attempts, using encrypted data
communications/storage and remote wiping of devices if it becomes lost or stolen.
Staff Training. A series of quarterly online courses have been deployed to all staff to increase the
awareness of cyber security threats and steps they should take to protect data and devices.
Cyber Security Policies. Dakota County has implemented several policies that support cyber
security and data protection. These include Policy 1013 Data Practices; 3500 HIPAA; 6001
Acceptable Use of Technology Resources, 6003 Email Management, 6004 Information Security, 6005
Records Retention and Disposition; 6007 Mobile Devices, 6010 Cloud Computing, 6011 Information
Security Incident Response.
Staff and Community Awareness. A Cyber Security Month Campaign for public and staff awareness
is completed on an annual basis.
Continuity of Operations Planning. The Dakota County COOP plan includes protocols on the
recovery of information technology systems and is updated and exercised on a regular basis.
Organizational Restructuring to Focus on Cyber Security: IT security is a separate function with
dedicated staff positions to work on cyber-attack prevention and response.
Annual Network Audit and Penetration Testing: annual audits and testing are conducted to identify
potential weaknesses and strengthen system security.
New Software Tools and Analytics: strengthen security of systems. Examples include:
• Multifactor authentication
• Increased stringency of password requirements
• Removal of local administration rights
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Dam Failure
Hazard Description
Dams are storage or diversion barriers that impound water in reservoirs. Dam failure is a collapse,
breach or overtopping of the structure. Most dams have storage volumes small enough that failures
have relatively minor repercussions, although dams with large storage volumes can cause significant
flooding downstream.
Dam failure can result in injuries, loss of life, and damage to property and environment. While levees
are built solely for flood protection, dams often serve multiple purposes such as hydroelectric
generation, flood control, and recreation. Dams are usually engineered to withstand a flood with a
calculated risk of occurrence. Severe flooding can increase the potential of dam failure as a result of the
physical force of the flood waters or overtopping. Failed dams can create floods that are catastrophic to
life and property, in part because of the tremendous energy of the released water.
Hazard potential for dam failure is classified according to the following definitions accepted by the
Interagency Team on Dam Safety:
• Low Hazard Potential—Failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low
economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
• Significant Hazard Potential—Failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life
but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or other
impacts. Significant hazard potential dams are often located in mostly rural or agricultural areas
but could be located in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
• High Hazard Potential—Failure or mis-operation will likely cause loss of human life.
Dam failure can be caused by simple structural failure, or any combination of the following factors:
• flood conditions leading to overtopping
• internal erosion
• inadequate spillway capacity
• improper operation or maintenance
• sabotage
• failure of upstream dams
Warning time for dam failure varies widely and depends on the causal factors. Dam failure can occur in
as little as a few minutes or slowly over the course of months. Catastrophic failure of a large dam would
result in short evacuation times for locations directly downstream. Topography and floodplain
characteristics determine warning time for locations further downstream.
Geographic Location
Several dams in the county are in the USACE National Inventory of Dams (NID), which documents dams
meeting the following criteria:
1) High Hazard classification – loss of at least one human life is likely if the dam fails
2) Significant hazard classification – possible loss of life and likely significant property or
environmental destruction
3) Height equals or exceeds 25 feet and storage exceeds 15 acre-feet
4) Storage equals or exceeds 50 acre-feet storage and height exceeds 6 feet
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Table 4.20 NID Dams in Dakota County
Dam Name NID I.D. Primary Purpose NID Height
(Ft.)
NID Storage
(Acre-Feet)
NID Hazard
Potential
Blackdog Lake MN00349 Other 25 3,550 Low
Blackdog Lake West MN01595 Other 20 1,000 Low
Vermillion River MN00389 Hydroelectric 12 75 Low
Lake Byllesby MN00514 Hydroelectric 75 24,000 High
Lake Byllesby Perimeter
Embankment
MN00514 Hydroelectric 9 24,000 High
Lake Byllesby MN00514 Hydroelectric 68 16,000 High
Lock and Dam #2 MN00594 Navigation 42 787,000 Significant
Kaposia Park MN00675 Other 79 180 Significant
Sunset Lake MN01012 Flood Control 21 200 High
Butler Pond MN01588 Fish and Wildlife Pond 11 165 Low
Source: National Inventory of Dams, 2021
The two high hazard potential dams in Dakota County are the Lake Byllesby hydroelectric dam system
(FERC-regulated) in Randolph Township and the Sunset Lake Dam in Burnsville. Probable maximum flood
event studies and dam breach scenarios are required for High Hazard Dams. Potential failure mode
analyses and inundation maps for high hazard dams are accompanied by Emergency Action Plans,
periodic exercises, and annual safety inspections.
In addition to the NID dams listed above, several flood control levees along major rivers are located in
Dakota County. Levees along the Minnesota River and dikes around a Burnsville quarry and floodplain
industries (upstream of Interstate 35-W) provide limited flood protection. Flood-proofing measures also
protect Northern States Power’s Black Dog plant, downstream of Interstate 35-W.
Levees along the Mississippi River in South St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights Flood provide flood
protection. In 1969, a 4,100-foot levee averaging 14 feet in height was built to protect a low-lying
residential and business area along the Mississippi River. The upstream end of the levee connects with
the flood barrier provided for South St. Paul.
In 1968, the United States Army Corp of Engineers completed 2.5 miles of permanent flood barrier along
the Mississippi River to protect the packing plants and the South St. Paul sewage plant. The barrier has
closures that require local action to maintain the 1-percent annual chance flood frequency protection.
The project has two pumping stations with about 7,300 feet of interceptor and storm sewers to provide
interior drainage.
Following the April 1965 flood in the Vermillion River, the city of Hastings constructed a levee along the
left bank of the Vermillion River upstream of the County Highway 47 bridge to prevent direct overbank
flow. While the levee effectively prevents overbank flow, the reach is influenced by downstream
floodwaters. Because of this, the levee does not provide 1-percent annual chance flood protection.
The County Highway 47 bridge was rebuilt in 1958 to pass greater flood flows on the Vermillion River.
Previous Occurrences
There are no prior incidents of partial or full dam failure of dams or levee breach in Dakota County.
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to dam failure:
Frequency of Occurrence: Unlikely
Warning Time: 6-12 hours
Geographic Extent: County-wide or greater
Likely Adverse Impact: Critical
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Sunset Lake Dam, Burnsville
The City of Burnsville maintains the dam and prepares/updates the Emergency Action Plan (EAP). City
studies have considered a range of emergency scenarios including a 100-year storm event with and
without structural failure of the dam and has identified residential and park properties at risk of
flooding.
Byllesby Dam, Randolph Township
Dakota County maintains the Byllesby Dam and updates and exercises the EAP. The potential
inundation area with a dam failure is approximately 7,000 acres and is predominantly located in
Goodhue County. Much of the inundation area is open space – floodplain, natural areas, and farmland.
The area of urban development is mostly in the City of Cannon Falls. Emergency evacuation maps and
information about the flood warning system for Cannon Falls are online at: Lake Byllesby Dam &
Reservoir| Dakota County.
Plans and Programs for Dam or Levee Failure
Dams and levees in Dakota County are maintained according to federal specifications. Dakota County
Water Resources maintains the Byllesby Dam according to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) requirements. The City of Hastings maintains a hydroelectric plant at Lock and Dam #2, while the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has responsibility for the adjacent lock and dam. The cities of South St.
Paul and Inver Grove Heights maintain and monitor their levees. The City of Burnsville owns and
maintains the Sunset Lake Dam.
Lake Byllesby Dam. As a FERC-regulated hydropower facility, the dam undergoes rigorous inspection for
structural stability and integrity. Required actions include development of an Emergency Action Plan
(EAP), periodically tested through exercises. The downstream community of Cannon Falls has
participated in development of warning systems and system tests.
Figure 4.16 High Water at the Lake Byllesby Dam, 2010
Dakota County Water Resources
Byllesby Dam Security & Structural Enhancement. Dakota County Water Resources has enhanced the
security of the Byllesby Dam and the hydropower facility. In 2008, the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) required Dakota County to increase spill capacity over the dam, which was
completed by adding a new $7.5 million crest gate spillway in 2014. In 2015, Dakota County allocated
$3.5 million toward major structural repair and rehabilitation, gate inspection and refurbishment, and
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facility-related enhancements to the dam structure. Dakota County is currently replacing the existing
100+ year old turbines and powerhouse with new, more efficient equipment to continue power
production, which assists in offsetting costs associated with dam operations. The $30 million turbine
replacement project is scheduled to be completed in 2022. With the upgrades and a projected output of
4 MW, the Byllesby Dam is ineligible for High Hazard Potential Dam grants through FEMA.
Sunset Lake Dam. The City of Burnsville prepares and updates an Emergency Action Plan for the Sunset
Lake Dam, as reflected in the city strategies in Section VII. City staff report that they do not intend to
pursue HHPD grant funds for the dam.
Hazardous Material Incident
Hazard Description
FEMA provides the following description for hazardous materials:
“Chemicals are found everywhere. They purify drinking water, are used in agriculture and industrial
production, fuel our vehicles and machines, and simplify household chores. But chemicals also can be
hazardous to humans or the environment if used or released improperly. Hazards can occur during
production, storage, transportation, use, or disposal. The community is at risk if a chemical is used
unsafely or released in harmful amounts.”
Hazardous materials in various forms can cause fatalities, serious injury, long-lasting health effects, and
damage to buildings, homes, and other property. Many products containing hazardous chemicals are
routinely used and stored in homes, businesses, health care facilities, and institutions. These products
are also shipped daily on the nation's highways, railroads, waterways, and pipelines. Varying quantities
of hazardous materials are manufactured, used, or stored at an estimated 4.5 million facilities in the
United States--from major industrial plants to local dry-cleaning establishments or gardening supply
stores.
Hazardous materials include explosives, flammable and combustible substances, poisons, and
radioactive materials. Hazardous material incidents are technological (non-natural) events that involve
large-scale releases of chemical, biological or radiological materials. Hazardous materials incidents
involve releases at fixed-site facilities that manufacture, store, process or handle hazardous materials or
along transportation routes such as major highways, railways, navigable waterways and pipelines.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires industry to report information on toxic chemical
releases through the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program. In the previous decade, TRI reporting
requirements were reduced; thereby limiting available data on chemical releases and disposal. In 2009,
the federal government reinstated stricter reporting requirements for industrial and federal facilities
that release toxic substances with potential to threaten human health and the environment.
Geographic Location
Roads, rails, aircraft, and pipelines all convey hazardous materials, with each presenting differing levels
of risk from the release of hazardous materials. The road system in Dakota County provides a network
to transport hazardous and non-hazardous material throughout the region and between local
communities. Risk of hazardous material exposure varies, based on the classification of the road and its
proximity to people and property. Public safety consequences would be most severe in the more
populated urban portions of the county and along state highways. According to the most recent
findings at the Minnesota Department of Transportation, more than half of all accidents involving
hazardous materials have occurred on state roadways. Due to the lack of available information on
materials traveling on the system daily, roads are a major concern in Dakota County.
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Rail transportation also poses risks. Valve leakage and safety valve releases can be spill sources on
pressurized and general service tank cars, covered hoppers, and inter-modal trailers/containers. Leaks
can manifest themselves as odors or vaporous clouds from tanker top valves, spraying or splashing from
tanker top valves, wetness on the side of a car, or drainage from the bottom outlet valve. Depending on
the type of rail car involved, a leak could result in hundreds to thousands of gallons/pounds of a
substance being released.
Dakota County’s pipelines carry natural gas, crude oils, and gasoline, and jet fuels to local and remote
users through several routes. Release from any of these lines could create significant hazards.
A variety of hazardous materials exist in fixed facilities throughout Dakota County. They range from
flammable liquids to radioactive materials to biological agents. Facilities storing or using hazardous
materials above minimal amounts must develop and file a risk management plan with the State
Emergency Response Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency. Facility plans identify
significant hazards, likely release scenarios, the estimated population affected by a release, and specific
steps to protect that population in the event of a release. The Prairie Island nuclear power facility in
Goodhue County (roughly 20 miles southeast of the Dakota County seat of Hastings) also maintains a
Nuclear Emergency Plan with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, that plan lays out contingency actions
in the event of a radioactive release.
Compared to most states, Minnesota ranks lower in the number of hazardous materials processing and
handling facilities -- 34th in the nation for pounds of on and off-site releases from industrial and federal
facilities (22,435,175 pounds) and 28th in the nation for total number of pounds of production-related
waste managed (275,684,419 pounds).
The most concentrated and potentially hazardous materials are at fixed industrial facilities including oil
and gas processing and storage facilities, pipelines, industrial complexes that use or process chemicals or
petroleum products, highways, and railroads. Other sources include storage areas for insecticides,
herbicides, and fertilizers, wrecking yards, retail fueling stations, and abandoned industrial facilities.
Dakota County businesses or facilities housing hazardous materials are on file.
For security considerations, this plan does not include detailed locations for hazardous materials
handling and transport facilities. The EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory database lists 23 fixed-site facilities
in Dakota County, although the TRI should not be considered an exhaustive list but rather a subset of
facilities that fall in a specific classification. 502 fixed-site facilities filed reports with the TRI statewide.
The following table provides toxic release data by TRI categories for Dakota County in 2019.
Table 4.21 Toxic Release Inventory Category, Dakota County, 2019
Release Category Pounds Released
Total On-Site and Off-Site Disposal or Other Releases 943,300
Fugitive Air Emissions 70,615
Point Source Air Emissions 502,446
Release to Surface Waters 302,395
Source: TRI Explorer, U.S.EPA. Release year 2019 National Analysis data set made available March 2021.
Previous Occurrences
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains the Emergency Response Notification System
(ERNS), a national database of oil and hazardous substance releases. ERNS is a cooperative effort
among EPA Headquarters, the Department of Transportation, the National Transportation Systems
Center, the ten EPA Regions, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Response Center. ERNS provides
the most comprehensive data on release notifications of hazardous substances in the U.S.
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Table 4.22 Annual ERNS Incidents Reported, State of Minnesota 2000-2019
Year Incidents Fatalities Hospitalizations Injuries Evacuations Property Damage
2000 284 6 18 19 2,138 $1,584,400
2001 278 17 11 12 515 $1,806,500
2002 247 15 11 13 127 $1,121,266
2003 205 18 10 14 388 $737,400
2004 232 19 16 20 236 $356,001
2005 194 14 34 34 349 $2,643,041
2006 228 20 12 18 161 $250,000
2007 223 20 12 14 84 $1,347,800
2008 220 16 31 33 294 $500,500
2009 228 15 39 40 397 $932,000
2010 221 8 66 68 1,766 $430,000
2011 217 14 14 19 192 $764,000
2012 209 22 19 31 265 $668,000
2013 243 14 17 19 452 $811,000
2014 185 15 32 32 191 $1,255,000
2015-2019 451 0 - 26 96 $165,600
TOTALS 3,865 233 342 412 7,651 $15,372,508
Average 193 12 17 21 383 $768,625.40
Source: https://rtk.rjifuture.org/rmp/states/
Table 4.22 shows 3,865 hazmat incidents in Minnesota from 2000 through 2019. Data was available in
an aggregated format after 2015. Incidents resulted in 12 deaths, 17 hospitalizations, 21 injuries and 383
people evacuated annually (averaged). Property damage averaged nearly $1 million annually.
The U.S. Coast Guard maintains comprehensive data available through the National Response Center
(NRC), the national point of contact for reporting all oil, chemical, radiological, and biological discharges
into the environment in the United States and its territories. According to the NRC, 133 hazardous
materials spills were reported in Dakota County from 2016 through 2020.
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to hazardous material incidents:
Frequency of Occurrence: Highly Likely
Warning Time: None-Minimal
Geographic Extent: Localized
Likely Adverse Impact: Limited to Critical
Plans and Programs for Hazardous Material Incidents
State agency cooperation. Dakota County works with the MPCA and Minnesota Department of
Health to address response and mitigation needs for hazmat events. MPCA maintains a 24-7 on-call
Emergency Response Team to provide containment and cleanup expertise to local first responders.
Emergency Operations Plan. The Dakota County Emergency Operations Plan outlines procedures
for dealing with hazardous material accidents, spills or releases.
Hazardous chemicals data collection. Dakota County’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator works
with the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Response Commission to collect data on
hazardous chemicals stored in the county so that local emergency officials can prepare for incidents.
Nuclear Emergency Plan. The Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant works with the County to
annually review and update the Nuclear Emergency Plan, evaluate evacuation procedures, address
land use issues for nearby property and update mutual aid agreements with communities.
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Groundwater Program. Most County residents rely on groundwater for their drinking water, from a
public supplier or a domestic well. Hazmat incidents put drinking water wells at contamination risk,
and unused, unsealed wells can allow surface contamination to reach aquifers. Dakota County’s
Delegated Well Program collects well data for the Minnesota Well Index and County well database.
In a spill, this data can help responders protect drinking water. Dakota County’s Groundwater
Protection Program recognizes that the county’s ground water is impacted by agricultural fertilizer
and pesticide applications and provides for testing to residents with private water wells.
Environmental health regulations. Dakota County has worked to develop environmental health
regulations through its Environmental Resources and Public Health Departments.
Dakota County Office of GIS. Coordinates a county-wide GIS Users Group and participates in
regional preparedness planning initiatives.
Training of emergency personnel. All county and local emergency response personnel are trained
to, at a minimum, the Hazardous Materials Awareness level. All first responder groups conduct the
required Occupational Health and Safety Administration training on a yearly basis.
Figure 4.17 Anhydrous Ammonia Leak 2010,
Randolph
Wakota CAER. Wakota CAER is a coalition of
industry and public agencies that provides
planning, training, and education for natural
disasters, fires and explosions, chemical release
emergencies, and mitigation of other major
hazards. Wakota CAER serves communities in
Washington and Dakota counties.
Hazardous Waste Ordinance (County
Ordinance No. 111) establishes rules,
regulations, and standards for hazardous waste
management on identification, labeling,
classification, handling, collection,
transportation, storage, treatment, processing
and/or disposal of hazardous waste.
Structural Fire
Hazard Description
Structural fires regularly pose danger to life and destruction to property. They include any instance of
uncontrolled burning which results in structural damage to residential, commercial, industrial,
institutional or other properties. Fires can occur in any community and pose a year-round threat.
Previous Occurrences
Statewide in 2019, cooking accidents caused the largest percentage of structure fires (49 percent), with
careless burning and appliances as the second and third leading causes. Together they accounted for
64.1 percent of all structural fires. Residences are particularly vulnerable as they represent 75 percent
of all structural fires and account for 90 percent of all structural fire deaths. Commercial and industrial
structures are also vulnerable. Table 4.23 lists recent fire statistics for the County.
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Table 4.23 Recent Fire Data for Dakota County
Year Fire Runs Damage ($ M) Deaths Avg. Loss/Fire
2019 761 $15.3 2 $23,916
2018 690 $13.4 4 $22,736
2017 724 $7.8 3 $12,081
2016 750 $10.3 1 $15,633
2015 766 $14.4 4 $21,505
2014 759 $9.7 3 $13,009
2013 759 $10.2 1 $14,945
2012 974 $14.8 0 $16,875
2011 826 $8.7 0 $11,506
2010 794 $16.8 0 $22,680
2009 918 $9.8 2 $11,052
2008 827 $16.3 0 $21,816
2007 958 $9.7 1 $12,163
2006 944 $12.3 3 $14,366
2005 912 $8.7 0 $10,485
* As reported to the Minnesota State Fire Marshal (Rosemount not reporting 2005)
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to Structural Fire.
Frequency of Occurrence: Highly Likely
Warning Time: None-Minimal
Geographic Extent: Localized
Likely Adverse Impact: Critical
Plans and Programs for Structural Fire
Fire departments. Primary responders for structural fires in their district boundaries. Work with
other departments on larger fires.
Fire educational services. Provide
education to county residents, including:
Business inspections
Woodstove inspections
Fire safety education at schools,
churches, civic groups and county fair
CPR training
Coordination of education with other
agencies, hospitals and schools
Education on business fire prevention
Chimney inspections
Youth education at schools
Fire prevention week
Zoning. City zoning departments, which
include building inspectors, regulate new
housing and enforce safety restrictions
including setbacks, lot coverage, building
materials and fire suppression systems. City
fire marshals inspect commercial structures
for fire hazards routinely.
State training. Firefighters participate in
mandatory firefighting training classes offered
by the state.
Figure 4.18 Propane Explosion and Fire, West St.
Paul, 1974
Dakota County Historical Society
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Terrorism
Hazard Description
The FBI breaks terrorism into two categories: International Terrorism and Domestic Terrorism.
International terrorism is defined as violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups who
are inspired by, or associated with, designated foreign terrorist organizations or nations (state-
sponsored). Domestic terrorism is defined as violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or
groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political,
religious, social, racial, or environmental nature.
Threat assessment, mitigation, and response to terrorism are federal and state directives, and agencies
work primarily with local law enforcement. The Office of Infrastructure Protection within the federal
Department of Homeland Security leads the coordinated national program to reduce and mitigate risk
within 18 national critical infrastructure and key resources (CIKR) sectors from acts of terrorism and
natural disasters and to strengthen sectors’ ability to quickly respond and recover from an attack or
emergency. This is done through the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP).
Under the NIPP, a Sector-Specific federal agency is assigned to lead a collaborative process for
infrastructure protection for each of the 18 sectors. The Office of Infrastructure Protection provides
coordination and collaboration needed to set national priorities, and goals. The NIPP framework
integrates a broad range of public and private CIKR protection activities. Sector-Specific Agencies
provide guidance about the NIPP framework to state, tribal, territorial and local homeland security
agencies and personnel. They coordinate NIPP implementation within the sector, which involves
developing and sustaining partnerships and information-sharing processes, as well as assisting with
contingency planning and incident management.
The Office of Infrastructure Protection has Sector-Specific Agency responsibility for six CIKR sectors:
• Chemical
• Commercial Facilities
• Critical Manufacturing
• Dams
• Emergency Services
• Nuclear Reactors, Materials and Waste
Sector-Specific Agency responsibility for the other 12 CIKR sectors is held by other Department of
Homeland Security components and other federal agencies:
• Agriculture and Food – Department of Agriculture; Food and Drug Administration
• Banking and Finance – Department of the Treasury
• Communications – Department of Homeland Security
• Defense Industrial Base – Department of Defense
• Energy – Department of Energy
• Government Facilities – Department of Homeland Security
• Information Technology – Department of Homeland Security
• National Monuments and Icons – Department of the Interior
• Postal and Shipping – Transportation Security Administration
• Healthcare and Public Health – Department of Health and Human Services
• Transportation Systems – Transportation Security Administration; U.S. Coast Guard
• Water – Environmental Protection Agency
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The NIPP requires that each Sector-Specific Agency prepare a Sector-Specific Plan, review it annually,
and update it as appropriate. According to the Department of Homeland Security, it leverages
resources within federal, state and local governments, coordinating the transition of multiple agencies
and programs into a single, integrated agency focused on protecting the public.
Geographic Location
Probable high risk-targets for acts of terrorism include military and civilian facilities, international
airports, large cities, and high-profile landmarks. Terrorists might also target large public gatherings and
events, water and food supplies, utilities, and corporate centers. The table below highlights terrorist
incidents in the last 10 years in the United States with mass casualties, defined as 3 or more fatalities
and/or wounded victims.
Table 4.24 Recent Terrorist Incidents in the United States (2010-2019)
Date Incident City, State Fatalities Wounded
8/5/12 Sikh Temple shooting Oak Creek, WI 5 3
4/15/13 Boston Marathon bombing Boston, MA 3 180
4/13/14 Jewish Community Center shooting Overland Park, KS 3 0
6/17/15 Emanuel African Methodist Church mass shooting Charleston, SC 9 1
7/16/15 Military installation shooting Chattanooga, TN 5 2
11/27/15 Planned Parenthood shooting Colorado Springs, CO 3 9
12/2/15 Inland Regional Center mass shooting San Bernardino, CA 14 22
6/12/16 Pulse Nightclub mass shooting Orlando, FL 49 53
9/24/17 Burnette Chapel Church of Christ shooting Antioch, TN 1 7
11/5/17 First Baptist Church shooting Sutherland Springs, TX 26 20
6/29/18 Capital Gazette shooting Annapolis, MD 5 2
9/19/18 Masontown Borough Municipal Center shooting Masontown, PA 0 4
10/27/18 Tree of Life Synagogue shooting Pittsburgh, PA 11 6
4/27/19 Chabad of Poway Synagogue shooting Poway, CA 1 3
5/31/19 Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting Virginia Beach, VA 12 4
8/3/19 Walmart shooting El Paso, TX 23 22
12/29/19 West Freeway Church of Christ shooting White Settlement, TX 2 2
Totals 172 340
Source: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/terrorism
Previous Occurrence
There are no prior incidents of terrorism in Dakota County.
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to Terrorism.
Frequency of Occurrence: Occasional
Warning Time: None - Minimal
Geographic Extent: Community-wide
Likely Adverse Impact: Critical
Plans and Programs for Terrorism
Cooperation with city, county, state, and federal officials. Dakota County officials work with city,
county, state, and federal officials on domestic preparedness efforts, such as the Minnesota
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Department of Health.
The details of these efforts go beyond the scope of this plan.
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Wastewater Treatment System Failure
Hazard Description
Wastewater Treatment System Failure is the failure or intentional release of part or all of wastewater
treatment system that releases septic effluent into surface waters. All wastewater treatment plants are
monitored regularly to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
requirements. Biological and chemical contaminants in effluent discharged to local rivers are routinely
evaluated. Chemical characteristics of groundwater in the vicinity of Metropolitan Council wastewater
treatment plants are measured through a network of monitoring wells.
Facilities are in noncompliance if they have had effluent violations, compliance schedule violations,
permit schedule violations, single event violations (for example, violations found during inspections), or
reporting violations (such as failure to report) during the fiscal year.
Geographic Location
Met Council Facilities. For most of the County, wastewater treatment is the responsibility of the
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division (MCES.) Dakota County is served by four
MCES Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP): Metro in Saint Paul (Ramsey County), Seneca in
Eagan, Hastings, and Empire on the Vermillion River. The Council also manages a complex collector
system. For more on these facilities, please see the Community Profile Section of this plan.
Municipal Treatment Facilities. The cities of Vermillion and Hampton own and manage wastewater
treatment facilities, each serving small urban areas with limited capacity plants. As these cities
evaluate growth options, the future capacity and maintenance of their treatment facilities will be
critical elements.
Individual On-site Sewage Treatment Systems. The County is responsible for the inspection and
enforcement of septic systems within shoreland and floodplain areas of the 13 unincorporated
townships, Randolph Township, Waterford Township, and the cities of New Trier and Randolph. The
City of Randolph is planning to construct a municipal wastewater treatment facility. The project is
currently under design, with construction scheduled to begin in the fall of 2021 and finish in 2023.
Systems are regulated in accordance with the standards for construction, design, maintenance, and
inspection identified in Dakota County Ordinance No. 113. Cities and townships that have enacted a
local septic system ordinance are responsible for the enforcement of septic system compliance
within their own jurisdiction.
Previous Occurrences
There are no known incidents of wastewater treatment plant failures in Dakota County.
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to wastewater treatment plant failure.
Frequency of Occurrence: Occasional
Warning Time: 6-12 hours
Geographic Extent: Community-wide
Likely Adverse Impact: Limited
Plans and Programs for Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure
Emergency Preparedness and Response. Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant management
and staff have long understood the need for planned and prepared responses to the possibility of an
emergency at a facility. Although the majority of responses are channeled into preventative
measures and actions, emergency preparedness has received additional attention recently.
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Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant management has developed comprehensive procedures
and notification strategies pertaining to:
• Emergency Response Notification Procedures
• Media Relations
• Evacuation and Muster Procedures
• Management Response Documentation
• Computerized Material Safety Data Sheet Access
• Metro Plant Alarm Systems
• Chlorine Release and/or Alarm
• Sulfur Dioxide Release and/or Alarm
• Severe Weather Procedures
• Emergencies in Tunnels
• Metropolitan Council – Business Closing, Weather
• Shutdown Procedures
• Civil Emergencies
Hazardous Material or Chemical Spill Procedures. Met Council Environmental Services has
reporting procedures for hazardous material or chemical spills.
Industrial Waste Spill Procedures. Met Council Environmental Services has reporting procedures
for industrial waste spills into the treatment facility.
State Duty Officer Contact. The State Duty Officer is contacted in the event of spills or releases.
Wastewater or Sludge Spill Procedures. Met Council Environmental Services has reporting
procedures for wastewater or sludge spills.
Water Supply Contamination
Hazard Description
Water supply contamination is the introduction of point and non-point source pollutants
(microbiological and/or chemical) into public ground water and/or surface water supplies. Chemicals
can leach through soils from leaking underground storage tanks, feedlots and waste disposal sites.
Human wastes and pesticides can also be carried to lakes and streams during heavy rains or snow melt.
The Clean Water Act establishes the structure for regulating pollutant discharges into U.S. waters and
regulating surface water quality standards. Under the Clean Water Act, the EPA implemented the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program to control pollutant discharges.
The EPA also is charged with protecting drinking water quality, in accordance with the Safe Water
Drinking Act. The law focuses on water actually or potentially designated for drinking use, whether from
surface or underground sources. The Act authorizes the EPA to set minimum standards to protect public
water supplies and requires all public water systems to comply with the health-related standards.
Geographic Location
Dakota County has 13 public water supply systems operated by individual municipalities and regulated
by the Minnesota Department of Health. These systems predominantly rely on groundwater. St. Paul
Regional Water Services provides water (treated Mississippi River water occasionally supplemented with
well water) to Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, and West St. Paul. The unincorporated areas of the
county are primarily served by private well systems.
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Monitoring is the critical element of compliance activities under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) of
1974. Under provisions of the act, public water supply systems are required to sample treated—or
“finished”—water on a regular basis and submit the samples to the Minnesota Department of Health
laboratory for analysis. Samples are tested for a broad range of potential contaminants. If unacceptable
levels of contaminants are found, the water supply owner or operator is legally responsible for
informing the people who use the water and for taking steps to eliminate potential health hazards.
Minnesota’s community water supply systems are monitored for more than 100 contaminants, including
pesticides, industrial contaminants, bacteria, nitrates, inorganic chemicals, radioactive elements,
disinfection by-products, lead, and copper.
In Dakota County, approximately 8,000 homes, housing an estimated 22,000 residents, obtain their
drinking water from private wells. Private wells, unlike public drinking water systems, are not federally
regulated and therefore are not required to undergo routine monitoring to ensure that water
contaminants are present at concentrations below levels of health concerns.
Previous Occurrences
Community Public Water Suppliers
Since 2016, only one municipal system in Dakota County has allowable maximum contaminant levels:
• City of Hastings (pop. 22,637): E. coli bacterial contamination, 2018
Although nitrate has not exceeded maximum contaminant levels, the cities of Hastings and Rosemount
have elevated nitrate levels in their water supply. The City of Hastings currently has one water
treatment plant to reduce nitrate in water from two of the wells.
Private Wells
The Ambient Groundwater Quality Study (study) sampled 77 private drinking water wells over a 20-year
period (1999-2019) to characterize groundwater quality and to monitor long-term trends in groundwater
contamination. The study found both natural and manmade chemicals at levels of concern. Of the 77 wells
sampled over the course of the study, 62 percent contained concentrations of at least one chemical
contaminant exceeding current Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) drinking water guidelines. Below is
a summary of the percentage of wells with contaminants exceeding established drinking water guidelines.
Table 4.25 Water Quality Exceedances from the Ambient Groundwater Quality Study
Chemical Percent of Wells Exceeding Drinking Water Guideline at Least Once between 1999-2019
Manganese 34 percent of wells sampled exceed the guideline of 0.100 mg/L (parts per million)
Nitrate 31 percent exceed the guideline of 10 mg/L
Cyanazine - herbicide
breakdown products 22 percent exceed the guideline of 1 µg/L (micrograms per liter or parts per billion)
Gross Alpha 3 percent exceed the guideline of 15 pCi/L (picocuries per liter)
Vulnerability
The following table summarizes the overall vulnerability to water supply contamination.
Frequency of Occurrence: Likely
Warning Time: None-Minimal
Geographic Extent: Community-wide
Likely Adverse Impact: Limited
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Plans and Programs for Water Supply Contamination
Drinking water standards, requirements. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets
uniform nationwide minimum standards for drinking water. The Minnesota Department of Health
has the primary responsibility for ensuring that each public water source meets these federal
drinking water standards, and in some cases, the more stringent MN standards.
Public water supply monitoring. The EPA requires an ongoing water quality-monitoring program to
ensure public water systems are working properly. Local officials work with the Minnesota
Department of Health (MDH) and the EPA to ensure that all public water supplies are safe. The EPA
requires all local suppliers to promptly inform the public if their supply becomes contaminated.
Emergency Plans. For water systems serving more than 3,000 people, the EPA requires completion
of an Emergency Response Plan in the event of contamination.
Wellhead protection program. Dakota County, working with the MDH, assists municipal water
suppliers in developing and implementing wellhead protection plans.
Well construction and testing. Since 1974, public and private wells constructed in Minnesota must
meet Minnesota Well Code location and construction requirements. Community supply wells are
regulated by the MDH. Through a Delegation Agreement with the MDH, Dakota County has
authority for regulating construction and sealing for all other water wells in the County in
accordance with Mn. Statute 103I, Minnesota Rules Chapter 4725, and Dakota County Ordinance
No. 114, “Well and Water Supply Management.” In Dakota County, private drinking water wells
must be tested for nitrate, arsenic, manganese, and coliform bacteria and must meet the standards
for nitrate, arsenic, and coliform bacteria at the time of construction and at the time of property
transfer, or installation of water treatment system is required. In addition, the County
Environmental Resources Department provides education and outreach to private well owners,
recommends and facilitates regular, voluntary testing of private wells, and provides homeowners
with information on preventative maintenance measures. To ensure safe drinking water, the County
encourages private well owners to test their well water for coliform bacteria every year; nitrate at
least every other year; and arsenic, lead, and manganese at least once.
Well sealing promotion, enforcement, and grants. Unused, unsealed wells can serve as conduits
for surface contamination to flow to the underlying groundwater. By Minnesota Statute, unused
wells must be sealed, brought back into use, or permitted with an annual maintenance permit and
fee. The Dakota County Environmental Resources Department reviews well disclosure documents
during property sales and continually researches other, potential unused, unsealed wells. When
unsealed wells are located, County staff carry out enforcement measures as needed. The
department promotes well sealing with cost-share grants to well owners, using federal Community
Development Block Grant funding through the Dakota County Community Development Agency
(CDA) and County levy funding.
Dakota County Groundwater Plan. The 2020-2030 Dakota County Groundwater Plan provides the
ten-year strategic plan for ensuring sufficient, high quality groundwater resources. The identified
goals are (1) Water Quality: Groundwater and drinking water are free from unhealthy levels of
contaminants; (2) Water Quantity: Groundwater is sufficient to meet human needs and sustain
groundwater-dependent ecosystems; (3) Education: People who live and work in Dakota County are
knowledgeable about water issues, conserve water, and prevent pollution; (4) Governance:
Groundwater programs and services are efficient and effective.
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Septic System Program. County Ordinance 113, “Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems”, provides
standards, guidelines, and regulations for the compliance and enforcement of the proper siting,
design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, repair, reconstruction, inspection, and
permanent abandonment of individual sewage treatment systems. Cities and townships administer
their own subsurface sewage treatment system program with the exception of those that are under
County septic authority. All municipalities within the county must have standards at least as
restrictive as Dakota County Ordinance 113.
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SECTION V – DAKOTA COUNTY VULNERABILITIES
44 CFR Requirement §201.6(c) (2) (ii): [The risk assessment shall include a] description of the jurisdiction’s
vulnerability to the hazards described in paragraph (c) (2) (i) of this section. This description shall include an overall
summary of each hazard and its impact on the community.
This section provides hazard rankings and vulnerabilities developed for Dakota County, MN, including
unincorporated townships covered under this plan.
Hazard Rankings
Table 5.1 displays rankings updated in 2022 for each hazard profiled in Section IV, based on the likely
frequency, warning time, geographic extent, and adverse impact. Cyber-attack received the highest
ranking, followed by civil disturbance, structural fire, and tornado-violent summer storms.
Table 5.1 Dakota County Ranking of Hazards
Hazards Facing the County, 2021 Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Adverse
Impact
Total
Cyber Attack 4 4 3 3 14
Structural Fire 4 4 1 3 12
Tornado 3 4 2 3 12
Violent Summer Storms 4 3 2 3 12
Hazardous Material Incidents 4 4 1 2.5 11.5
Flash Flood 4 4 1 2 11
Civil Disturbance 3 3 2 3 11
Terrorism 2 4 2 3 11
Water Supply Contamination 3 4 2 2 11
Pandemic 2.5 1 3 4 10.5
Infectious Disease Outbreak 3 1 3 3 10
Violent Winter Storms 4 1 2 3 10
Dam/Levee Failure 1 2 3 3 9
Drought 3 1 3 2 9
Landslide 2 4 1 2 9
Overland Flood 3 2 2 2 9
Extreme Temperatures 3 1 3 2 9
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 2 2 2 2 8
Wildfire 2 4 1 1 8
Hazard rankings used the following scoring system:
Frequency of Occurrence: How often is this hazard expected to occur?
1=Unlikely <1 percent probabilitiy in the next 100 years
2=Occasional 1-10 percent probability in the next year, at least one in the next 100 years
3=Likely >10 percent but <100 percent probability in the next year, at least once in 10 years
4=Highly Likely 100 percent probable in the next year
Warning Time: How much time will there likely be to alert people to hazard conditions?
1=More than 12 hours
2=6-12 hours
3=3-6 hours
4=None-minimal
Geographic Extent: How large an area would likely be affected?
1=Localized
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2=Community-wide
3=County-wide or greater extent
Likely Adverse Impact: on people, critical facilities, housing, businesses, and environment
1=Negligible
2=Limited
3=Critical
4=Catastrophic
FEMA NRI Natural Hazard Risk Ratings
Compared to the rest of the US, Dakota County has relatively low risk ratings for most natural hazards,
according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Risk Index (NRI). Released in
2021, the NRI is an online tool and data source for estimating a relative risk index for natural hazards
based on expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Dakota County’s overall
scoring is shown in Table 5.2.
• Annualized losses incorporate data for natural hazard exposure, annualized frequency, and
historic loss ratios. Dakota County ranks relatively moderate in this score.
• Social Vulnerability measures the susceptibility of social groups to adverse impacts of hazards,
based on data/models from the University of South Carolina’s Hazards and Vulnerability
Research Institute (HVRI) Social Vulnerability Index (SoVI).2 The index uses 29 socioeconomic
variables, such as age (very young or very old), income, household structure, housing, ethnicity
and race, English proficiency, and others. Dakota County ranks very low in this score.
• Community Resilience is the third index, also based on USC-HVRI work. It includes 49 indicators
that measure resilience from the social, economic, community capitol, institutional capacity,
housing/infrastructure, and environmental perspectives. Dakota County ranks very high in this
score.
Table 5.2 NRI Overall Ratings for Dakota County, MN
Measure Dakota County Score Comparison to US
Risk Index 10.5 Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss 26.79 Relatively Moderate
Social Vulnerability 19.75 Very Low
Community Resilience 58.21 Very High
The NRI is included to supplement County information on hazards and vulnerabilities. Table 5.3
summarizes overall NRI scores for natural hazards in the County, compared to the rest of the United
States. Strong wind is the only NRI hazard with a high score. The scoring is largely consistent with Table
5.1 which identifies severe summer storms as the natural hazards of greatest concern.
2 University of South Carolina’s Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute Social Vulnerability Index (SoVI) -
https://artsandsciences.sc.edu/geog/hvri/sovi-data.
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Table 5.3 NRI Hazard Ratings and Scores for Dakota County, MN
Hazard Index Rating Score
Strong Wind 24.69 Relatively High
Cold Wave 18.34 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 17.65 Relatively Moderate
Hail 16.52 Relatively Moderate
Lightning 10.84 Relatively Low
Winter Weather 10.54 Relatively Low
Ice Storm 10.08 Relatively Low
Landslide 8.02 Relatively Low
Riverine Flooding 6.74 Relatively Low
Drought 3.28 Very Low
Wildfire 3.07 Very Low
Earthquake 0.85 Very Low
Community Perception of Hazard Risks
An online survey asked people who live and work in Dakota County their degree of concern about
potential hazards that could occur. More than 1,000 respondents participated in the survey in 2021.
Figure 5.1 ranks citizen concerns related to potential hazards, using weighted scores: Very Concerned=3,
Moderately Concerned=2, Not Concerned=1. For each hazard, small numbers of respondents selected
“Not Sure/Don’t Know” and those results are not included in the graph. The results of the full survey are
provided in Appendix II.
Figure 5.1 Public Levels of Concern for Specific Hazards
2021 marked a major departure from past Dakota County surveys in terms of hazards of greatest
concern, with pandemic and drought receiving the highest rankings. As the survey was administered,
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Landslides (1.1)
Dam/Levee failure (1.1)
Overland flooding (1.3)
Flash floods (1.4)
Wildfires (1.6)
Wastewater plant failure (1.6)
Terrorism (1.6)
Hazardous materials incidents (1.7)
Structural fire (1.8)
Extreme temperatures (1.8)
Water supply contamination (1.9)
Civil unrest (1.9)
Tornadoes (1.9)
Severe summer storms (2.0)
Severe winter storms (2.0)
Cyber attack (2.0)
Drought (2.1)
Inf. disease outbreak/Pandemic (2.2)
2021 All-Hazard Plan Online Survey: Hazard Concerns
Very Concerned Moderately Concerned Not Concerned
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Dakota County was in the fourth wave of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, as was the entire nation, and
Minnesota was experiencing its worst drought since the 1980s. Cyber-attack was not included in prior
surveys but received the third highest ranking. Civil Unrest was also a new hazard in the survey and
received a relatively high ranking, with events following the murder of George Floyd in recent memory
of Twin Citians.
In previous online surveys, people expressed the greatest concern about severe summer storms,
tornadoes, and severe winter storms, which remained as strong concerns. It is important to note that
this survey was not scientifically sampled and cannot be considered statistically representative of
County residents.
Vulnerabi lity
Risk describes the community’s susceptibility to hazards based on assessments that consider likely
frequency of occurrence, estimated amount of warning time, geographic extent likely to be affected,
and severity of impact from a worst-case scenario. The locations of vulnerable populations, emergency
response facilities, and critical infrastructure are also important factors in evaluating risk potential.
Population Vulnerability
Dakota County’s population was 439,882 in the 2020 US Census, an increase of 10.4 percent since 2010,
and 23.6 percent since the 2000. The last decade’s growth rate is slightly slower than the 12% change in
the decade between 2000 and 2010.
Table 5.4 Population Growth in Dakota County
County 2000 Census
Population
2010 Census
Population
2020 Census
Population
2000-2020
Change
2010-2020
Change
Dakota 355,904 398,552 439,882 23.6% 10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Vulnerable populations include people who may not be able to assist themselves during an emergency.
Mitigation efforts that consider the needs and location of these populations are important. FEMA
defines vulnerable populations as persons meeting one or more of these conditions:
• under five (5) years of age
• over 65 years of age
• having a disability
• living in poverty
Table 5.5 summarizes data on vulnerable populations for Dakota County.
Table 5.5 Vulnerable Populations, Dakota County
Dakota County Dakota
(percent)
U.S.
(percent)
Dakota County - U.S.
Difference (percent)
Under Age 5 6.5% 6.1% +0.4%
Age 65 and Over 13.6% 15.6% -2.0%
Income Below Poverty Level
(based on 418,832 with known status) 6.0% 13.4% -7.4%
Having a Disability
(based on 419,507 civilian, non-institutionalized) 8.9% 12.6% -3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2014-2019 Five-Year Estimates
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Demographic Trends
Three significant demographic trends in Dakota County provide context for considering population
changes and likely growth in some vulnerable populations.
1. Slow Continued Growth: Dakota County experienced strong growth from 2000 to 2010 (1.2 percent
annually, 12 percent over the decade). Since 2010, annual growth rates have been slower but steady, at
about one percent.
Figure 5.2 Population Growth in Dakota County over Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Metropolitan Council
2. Aging of the Population: Since Dakota County’s rapid suburbanization in the 1980s, children have
outnumbered seniors. This trend may reverse, according to the Minnesota State Demographers Office:
• The number of Minnesotans turning 65 in this decade (about 285,000) will be greater than the past
four decades combined.
• By 2020, Minnesota's age 65+ population is expected to eclipse the age 5-17 population for the first
time in history.
• The number of adults age 65+ is expected to double between 2010 and 2030, when 20+ percent of
Minnesotans will be an older adult.
Figure 5.3 Projected Age Shift in Dakota County
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau & Minnesota State Demographic Center
3. Economic recovery from the 2008 Recession has been steady, with uncertain COVID impacts.
Dakota County’s unemployment rates have dropped steadily from the Recession high level of 7.2
percent until the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, as shown in Figure 5.4. Pandemic restrictions
had a broad range of impacts on the economy, notably for the hospitality, entertainment, and personal
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service industries. Healthcare also suffered losses due to deferment of elective procedures. While
some businesses have rebounded as restrictions were lifted, successive waves related to COVID variants
over the past 18 months have not allowed for full recovery. The long-term economic impacts of COVID
may not be realized for several years. As shown in Figure 5.5, unemployment rates in Dakota County
reached 10 percent by mid-2020, dropping to 3 percent over the following year.
Figure 5.4 Economic Recovery and Unemployment Rates
Figure 5.5 Unemployment during the Sars-CoV-2 Pandemic
Recovery has been steady, although economic conditions have not improved for everyone. Figure 5.6
shows that Dakota County’s poverty rate has hovered between 6 and 8 percent in the decade since the
Recession, with a drop below 5 percent (comparable to pre-Recession figures) only in 2016.
Figure 5.6 People Living in Poverty in Dakota County
Although median household income level has gradually increased in recent years, Figure 5.7 shows that
when adjusted for inflation, Dakota County households have less to spend now than before the
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Pandemic, Dakota County, Minnesota: 2020-2021
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Recession, which is true for much of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Dakota County’s median
household income was $92,640 in 2007, and its inflation-adjusted median household income for 2019
was $88,864.
Figure 5.7 Median Household Income
Figure 5.8 NRI Social Vulnerability Map by Census
Tract for Dakota County, MN
The NRI Social Vulnerability Rating for Dakota
Country overall is very low, compared to the rest
of the US. Vulnerability varies within the county
(Figure 5.8), with parts of West St. Paul receiving a
relatively high rating. Portions of Apple Valley,
Burnsville, Eagan, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights,
Sunfish Lake, Rosemount, South St. Paul, and
Nininger Township have relatively moderate
vulnerability.
Potential Losses
The NRI calculates expected losses from natural hazards based on consequences to buildings, population
death and injuries, and agricultural losses. Table 5.6 reports loss ratings, scores, dollar estimates and
sectors of greatest impact for the range of natural hazards reviewed for Dakota County, MN. Strong
wind is expected to incur the greatest losses at nearly $15M per year, with the greatest impact on built
structures. Several hazards have significant impacts on more than one sector, including tornado,
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lightning, and landslide. Extreme temperatures (heat and cold), ice storms, and lightning are expected
to incur the greater losses on populations, with nearly all impacts of extreme heat on people.
Table 5.6 NRI Expected Annual Losses for Natural Hazards, Dakota County, MN
Hazard Annual Loss Rating Annual
Loss Score
Total Annual
Loss
Sector of Greatest
Impact, Percent
Strong Wind Very High 93.51 $14,665,676 Buildings, 79%
Tornado Relatively High 38.76 $8,163,706 Buildings, 63%
Hail Relatively High 39.47 $4,121,745 Buildings, 86%
Heat Wave Relatively High 29.52 $1,805,750 Population, 99%
Riverine Flooding Relatively Moderate 14.81 $1,626,654 Buildings, 73%
Cold Wave Relatively High 42.05 $483,696 Population, 72%
Lightning Relatively High 35.62 $382,824 Population, 67%
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate 28.66 $258,471 Population, 86%
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate 28.82 $154,156 Buildings, 95%
Landslide Relatively Moderate 22.44 $98,166 Buildings, 58%
Drought Relatively Low 6.88 $79,932 Agriculture, 100%
Wildfire Relatively Low 6.74 $48,543 Buildings, 87%
Earthquake Very Low 2.17 $19,556 Buildings, 94%
Figure 5.9 shows the variability of
expected annual losses within the
county. Roughly half of the county’s
land area falls within a moderate
expected loss category, with the other
half in the low expected loss category.
No clear differentiation of expected
losses exists between rural and
urbanized areas.
Figure 5.9 NRI Expected Annual Loss Ratings
Structural Inventory and Valuation
44 CFR Requirement §201.6(c) (2) (ii) (B): [The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of an] estimate of the
potential dollar losses to vulnerable structures identified in paragraph (c) (2) (ii) (A) of this section and a
description of the methodology used to prepare the estimate ….
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The County’s hazard mitigation approach estimates potential structural losses related to hazards for the
County as a whole and for townships covered under the County Plan. Calculated potential loss
projections are seen as the “likely worst-case scenario” for any hazard where physical damage is likely.
Potential flood loss assessments are also provided, as the affected areas are limited. Comparable
information for cities is provided in Section 6.
Total Structures Countywide
Table 5.7 lists the total number and value of all structures county-wide as of 2021, using data from the
Dakota County’s Offices of Assessor Services and Geographic Information Services. Structures are
identified by the associated land use: residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural. “Exempt”
buildings are not subject to property taxes, such as government buildings, schools, and places of
worship. “Utilities” include fixed sites with infrastructure for electricity, sewer, and water. “Other”
includes structures that do not fall into preceding categories. The table also provides this information
for individual townships, which are covered under the county plan. Information for participating cities is
provided by city in Section VII.
Table 5.7 Structure Value Inventory, Dakota County 2021
Community Total
Structures
Estimated Building
Value
Estimated Land
Value Total Value
Dakota County (all)
Agricultural 5,263 $282,963,700 $1,542,413,200 $1,825,376,900
Commercial 3,336 $2,767,145,704 $1,740,543,200 $4,507,688,900
Exempt 3,812 $2,483,327,796 $1,518,277,400 $4,001,605,204
Industrial 2,471 $2,151,608,400 $948,079,600 $3,099,688,000
Other 118 $17,323,900 $10,127,100 $27,451,000
Residential 152,664 $37,019,020,900 $12,174,561,800 $49,193,567,700
Utilities 536 $293,574,096 $53,070,200 $346,644,304
Dakota County Total 168,200 $45,014,964,496 $17,987,072,500 $63,002,022,008
Castle Rock Township
Agricultural 429 $29,387,900 $138,139,900 $167,527,800
Commercial 28 $6,244,300 $2,947,000 $9,191,300
Exempt 67 $3,772,600 $3,305,300 $7,077,900
Industrial 47 $3,018,000 $1,540,400 $4,558,400
Other 4 $0 $0 $0
Residential 853 $113,366,100 $36,746,700 $150,112,800
Utilities 0 $172,500 $26,100 $198,600
Castle Rock Total 1,428 $155,961,400 $182,705,400 $338,666,800
Douglas Township
Agricultural 486 $24,059,400 $132,705,800 $156,765,200
Commercial 9 $1,151,800 $2,069,200 $3,221,000
Exempt 11 $13,400 $14,026,500 $14,039,900
Residential 499 $58,227,500 $24,674,900 $82,902,400
Douglas Total 1,005 $83,452,100 $173,476,400 $256,928,500
Empire Township
Agricultural 220 $12,213,600 $75,601,200 $87,814,800
Commercial 20 $3,108,400 $3,193,100 $6,301,500
Exempt 87 $26,629,800 $46,650,300 $73,280,100
Industrial 19 $3,725,400 $8,534,800 $12,260,200
Other 0 $0 $0 $0
Residential 1,392 $257,738,900 $82,646,400 $340,385,300
Utilities 2 $609,900 $157,900 $767,800
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Community Total
Structures
Estimated Building
Value
Estimated Land
Value Total Value
Empire Total 1,740 $304,026,000 $216,783,700 $520,809,700
Eureka Township
Agricultural 486 $37,767,800 $127,011,000 $164,778,800
Commercial 12 $1,460,600 $1,018,800 $2,479,400
Exempt 17 $6,783,800 $4,147,100 $10,930,900
Industrial 1 $608,200 $2,978,500 $3,586,700
Residential 904 $128,319,500 $52,407,500 $180,727,000
Utilities 5 $838,500 $94,600 $933,100
Eureka Total 1,425 $175,778,400 $187,657,500 $363,435,900
Greenvale Township
Agricultural 332 $22,747,900 $108,322,800 $131,070,700
Commercial 7 $179,500 $317,800 $497,300
Exempt 0 $136,800 $1,024,800 $1,161,600
Industrial 3 $422,900 $201,400 $624,300
Residential 548 $68,064,500 $24,721,400 $92,785,900
Greenvale Total 890 $91,551,600 $134,588,200 $226,139,800
Hampton Township
Agricultural 575 $32,839,000 $143,769,300 $176,608,300
Commercial 28 $763,000 $708,800 $1,471,800
Exempt 1 $0 $1,487,200 $1,487,200
Industrial 6 $617,200 $530,000 $1,147,200
Residential 488 $73,272,800 $27,439,300 $100,712,100
Utilities 0 $1,215,700 $52,700 $1,268,400
Hampton Total 1,098 $108,707,700 $173,987,300 $282,695,000
Marshan Township
Agricultural 414 $25,595,300 $136,589,800 $162,185,100
Commercial 23 $3,373,300 $4,598,600 $7,971,900
Exempt 5 $1,596,400 $2,974,300 $4,570,700
Industrial 10 $2,086,400 $1,149,500 $3,235,900
Other 1 $0 $0 $0
Residential 669 $97,431,600 $39,190,500 $136,622,100
Utilities 1 $668,800 $149,500 $818,300
Marshan Total 1,123 $130,751,800 $184,652,200 $315,404,000
Nininger Township
Agricultural 307 $10,336,500 $42,927,100 $53,263,600
Commercial 8 $1,084,000 $3,202,500 $4,286,500
Exempt 53 $1,088,000 $10,084,100 $11,172,100
Industrial 0 $0 $1,129,100 $1,129,100
Other 14 $0 $0 $0
Residential 677 $89,148,800 $39,886,500 $129,035,300
Utilities 3 $3,011,500 $966,800 $3,978,300
Nininger Total 1,062 $104,668,800 $98,196,100 $202,864,900
Randolph Township
Agricultural 78 $5,061,700 $31,549,800 $36,611,500
Commercial 19 $2,047,800 $2,632,600 $4,680,400
Exempt 20 $3,561,000 $3,298,800 $6,859,800
Industrial 5 $10,078,500 $5,448,400 $15,526,900
Other 0 $0 $0 $0
Residential 452 $78,966,000 $49,299,700 $128,265,700
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Community Total
Structures
Estimated Building
Value
Estimated Land
Value Total Value
Utilities 3 $2,983,700 $174,600 $3,158,300
Randolph Total 577 $102,698,700 $92,403,900 $195,102,600
Ravenna Township
Agricultural 159 $6,530,200 $31,749,100 $38,279,300
Commercial 3 $7,700 $90,200 $97,900
Exempt 0 $149,100 $4,013,600 $4,162,700
Other 2 $342,100 $98,700 $440,800
Residential 1,616 $234,893,600 $85,931,900 $320,825,500
Ravenna Total 1,780 $241,922,700 $121,883,500 $363,806,200
Sciota Township
Agricultural 186 $11,655,200 $61,622,600 $73,277,800
Exempt 2 $406,000 $223,800 $629,800
Industrial 3 $0 $1,004,500 $1,004,500
Residential 284 $35,240,100 $14,448,400 $49,688,500
Sciota Total 475 $47,301,300 $77,299,300 $124,600,600
Vermillion Township
Agricultural 504 $29,639,100 $137,852,500 $167,491,600
Commercial 6 $666,600 $442,600 $1,109,200
Exempt 4 $427,400 $1,819,500 $2,246,900
Industrial 7 $455,900 $778,800 $1,234,700
Other 18 $0 $0 $0
Residential 648 $105,005,300 $33,640,600 $138,645,900
Utilities 0 $4,242,100 $524,100 $4,766,200
Vermillion Total 1,187 $140,436,400 $175,058,100 $315,494,500
Waterford Township
Agricultural 205 $10,948,300 $54,992,800 $65,941,100
Commercial 23 $2,222,500 $2,006,300 $4,228,800
Exempt 3 $42,000 $2,153,600 $2,195,600
Industrial 24 $2,412,600 $1,194,200 $3,606,800
Residential 419 $40,145,800 $17,361,700 $57,507,500
Waterford Total 674 $55,771,200 $77,708,600 $133,479,800
Flood
Repetitive Loss Properties
44 CFR Requirement §201.6(c) (2) (ii): [The risk assessment] must also address National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) insured structures that have been repetitively damaged by floods.
As noted in the flood hazard profile in Section IV, Dakota County has experienced flood events over
time, threatening public safety and damaging property and infrastructure. The purpose of the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is to eliminate or reduce the damage to property and the disruption of
life caused by repeated flooding of the same properties.
A property is considered a repetitive loss property when there are two or more insured losses (flood
insurance claims) reported which were paid more than $1,000 for each loss. The two losses must be
within ten years of each other and be at least ten days apart. A property is considered a severe
repetitive loss (SRL) property either when there are at least four losses each exceeding $5,000 or when
there are two or more losses where the building payments exceed the property value.
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Dakota County Repetitive Loss Information
Based on data provided by FEMA Region V in 2022, 12 properties in Dakota County have flood loss
histories and meet the definition of repetitive loss properties. Seven are non-residential parcels, four
are single family housing, and one is multi-family housing. Table 5.8 summarizes current losses and
amounts paid in insurance claims for buildings and their contents.
Table 5.8 Summary of Repetitive Loss Flood Claims, Dakota County
Repetitive
Loss Properties
Losses Total Building
Payments
Total Content
Payments
Total Payments
12 42 $1,782,720 $814,205 $2,596,925
Source: Dakota County Repetitive Loss Report, through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 2016
Community Participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
Table 5.9 lists the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) participating communities in Dakota County,
with the current map date, the number of policies in force, and the total insurance in force. In 2003,
Dakota County modernized the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Insurance Study to a county-wide digital
format. FEMA issued its final letter of map determination with an effective date of Dec. 2, 2011. NFIP
communities amended their floodplain ordinances and adopted the new FIS and digital flood insurance
rate maps.
Table 5.9 Participating Communities in the NFIP, Dakota County, 2021
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In Force
Insurance
In Force
Dakota Co. 270101 12/2/11 25 $7,594,800
Apple Valley 270050 12/2/11 23 $5,601,000
Burnsville 270102 12/2/11 29 $9,625,600
Eagan 270103 12/2/11 39 $11,021,600
Farmington 270104 12/2/11 10 $2,878,000
Hastings 270105 3/16/16 13 $3,292,500
Inver Grove Heights 270106 12/2/11 16 $4,395,000
Lakeville 270107 12/2/11 63 $17,555,500
Lilydale 275241 12/2/11 5 $1,811,200
Mendota 270109 12/2/11 - -
Mendota Heights 270110 12/2/11 9 $2,828,000
Randolph 270112 12/2/11 - -
Rosemount 270113 12/2/11 6 $1,190,000
South St. Paul 270114 12/2/11 17 $11,652,400
Vermillion 270115 12/2/11 1 $350,000
West St. Paul 270729 (NSFHA) 10 $2,560,000
TOTAL 266 $82,355,600
Source: FEMA NFIP Insurance Report, MN DNR, 9/29/2021
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Table 5.10 summarizes NFIP claim activity for the County and participating communities from 1978 to
9/29/2021. A total of 136 claims have been filed, with a total $2,130.834 in payments since 1978.
Table 5.10 Flood Insurance Claims and Payments, Dakota County
Community Claims Total Payments
Dakota County 32 $296,616
Apple Valley 3 $15,314
Burnsville 19 $474,030
Eagan 15 $48,485
Farmington 3 $5,519
Hastings 27 $179,056
Inver Grove Heights 7 $31,224
Lakeville 11 $14,809
Lilydale 30 $1,967,707
Mendota Heights 3 $11,520
Rosemount 3 $25,577
South St. Paul 7 $4,2720
West St. Paul 4 $33,637
164 $3,146,214
Source: FEMA NFIP Insurance Report, MN DNR, 9/29/2021
Floodplain Structures Countywide
Table 5.11 provides the total number and value of all structures within the digital flood insurance rate
maps boundaries (DFIRM), at a County level and Table 5.12 provides this information for individual
townships covered under the County plan. Data for participating cities are provided in Section VII.
This building inventory was established for general risk analysis purposes. A more accurate count of
buildings within the floodplain would require site-by-site analyses using lowest adjacent grade and
lowest floor elevations; then comparing those elevations to known one-percent annual chance flood
elevations and cross-sections within the respective Flood Insurance Study. The dollar totals listed below
should not be interpreted as estimates of potential damage for any one event.
Table 5.11 Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Dakota County
Structure Type Total Structures Estimated
Land Value
Estimated
Building Value
Total
Value
Agricultural 40 $9,328,400 $4,795,400 $14,123,800
Commercial 37 $3,922,000 $4,112,600 $8,034,600
Exempt 140 $22,104,900 $46,175,400 $68,280,300
Industrial 64 $19,140,600 $21,642,500 $40,783,100
Residential 487 $84,688,100 $109,627,900 $194,316,000
Utilities 120 $13,216,300 $153,954,096 $167,170,404
Total 888 $152,400,300 $340,307,896 $492,708,204
Source: Dakota County Assessor’s Office and Office of GIS
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Table 5.12 Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Dakota County Townships
Structure Type Total Structures Estimated Land
Value
Estimated
Building Value Total Value
Castle Rock Township
Agricultural 4 $869,400 $338,000 $1,207,400
Industrial 16 $140,200 $205,000 $345,200
Residential 2 $90,000 $54,400 $144,400
Castle Rock Total 22 $1,099,600 $597,400 $1,697,000
Douglas Township
Agricultural 2 $1,245,200 $834,800 $2,080,000
Douglas Total 2 $1,245,200 $834,800 $2,080,000
Empire Township
Agricultural 1 $4,600 $16,900 $21,500
Residential 32 $1,744,100 $4,892,600 $6,636,700
Empire Total 33 $1,748,700 $4,909,500 $6,658,200
Eureka Total 0 $0 $0 $0
Greenvale Township
Agricultural 1 $17,300 $89,600 $106,900
Greenvale Total 1 $17,300 $89,600 $106,900
Hampton Township
Agricultural 1 $691,500 $142,200 $833,700
Hampton Total 1 $691,500 $142,200 $833,700
Marshan Township
Agricultural 1 $164,400 $412,400 $576,800
Residential 4 $449,500 $1,166,000 $1,615,500
Marshan Total 5 $613,900 $1,578,400 $2,192,300
Nininger Township
Exempt 8 $605,500 $102,200 $707,700
Residential 5 $387,600 $136,200 $523,800
Nininger Total 13 $993,100 $238,400 $1,231,500
Randolph Township
Agricultural 6 $1,060,300 $311,200 $1,371,500
Exempt 1 $674,900 $1,984,900 $2,659,800
Residential 1 $9,200 $0 $9,200
Randolph Total 8 $1,744,400 $2,296,100 $4,040,500
Ravenna Township
Residential 4 $252,400 $585,100 $837,500
Ravenna Total 4 $252,400 $585,100 $837,500
Sciota Township
Agricultural 3 $1,853,600 $643,400 $2,497,000
Sciota Total 3 $1,853,600 $643,400 $2,497,000
Vermillion Township
Agricultural 8 $1,843,200 $1,185,100 $3,028,300
Exempt 1 $169,000 $0 $169,000
Residential 9 $630,900 $1,279,300 $1,910,200
Vermillion Total 18 $2,643,100 $2,464,400 $5,107,500
Waterford Township
Agricultural 1 $586,100 $42,400 $628,500
Exempt 1 $66,700 $0 $66,700
Residential 2 $129,300 $159,100 $288,400
Waterford Total 4 $782,100 $201,500 $983,600
Source: Dakota County Assessor’s Office and Office of GIS
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Potential Dollar Loss - Other Hazards
Hypothetical property losses were estimated for the ‘most likely worst-case scenario” for each hazard.
For potential dollar loss to structures, no differentiation is made for variable impacts across the
development types (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial. Loss projections for each hazard type are
based on anticipated structural damage and the expected geographic extent of a worst-case event. For
example, an F-4 or F-5 tornado might destroy nearly all structures within its path but is unlikely to
destroy more than one percent of all structures within Dakota County. A static percentage for
estimated losses was used with the total replacement value within each category, shown in Table 5.13.
Several hazards profiled in this plan (infectious disease, water supply contamination, wastewater
treatment plant failure, and drought) did not warrant building damage assessments.
Table 5.13 Estimated Potential Dollar Loss to Building Inventory by Disaster Type, County-wide Damage
Structure
Type
Total Building
Value
Violent
Summer Storm
(1 percent total
damage)
Tornado
(1 percent
total damage)
Terrorism
(1 percent
total
damage)
Hazmat
Incident
(0.1 percent
total damage)
Agricultural $1,825,376,900 $18,253,769 $18,253,769 $18,253,769 $1,825,377
Commercial $4,507,688,900 $45,076,889 $45,076,889 $45,076,889 $4,507,689
Exempt $4,001,605,204 $40,016,052 $40,016,052 $40,016,052 $4,001,605
Industrial $3,099,688,000 $30,996,880 $30,996,880 $30,996,880 $3,099,688
Other $27,451,000 $274,510 $274,510 $274,510 $27,451
Residential $49,193,567,700 $491,935,677 $491,935,677 $491,935,677 $49,193,568
Utilities $346,644,304 $3,466,443 $3,466,443 $3,466,443 $346,644
County Total $63,002,022,008 $630,020,220 $630,020,220 $630,020,220 $63,002,022
Source: Dakota County Hazard Mitigation Team, 2021
Structure
Type
continued
Structural Fire
(0.1 percent
total damage)
Violent Winter
Storm (0.01
percent total
damage)
Wildfire
(0.01 percent
total damage)
Agricultural $1,825,377 $182,538 $182,538
Commercial $4,507,689 $450,769 $450,769
Exempt $4,001,605 $400,161 $400,161
Industrial $3,099,688 $309,969 $309,969
Other $27,451 $2,745 $2,745
Residential $49,193,568 $4,919,357 $4,919,357
Utilities $346,644 $34,664 $34,664
County
Total $63,002,022 $6,300,202 $6,300,202
Vulnerable Structures
Manufactured Home and Recreational Vehicle Parks
Manufactured homes are generally considered more vulnerable to hazard impacts than other housing,
based on the method and materials used to fasten them to their foundation, weight to surface area
ratios, building material characteristics, and other factors. The safety of inhabitants, bystanders, and
first responders is of primary concern as mobile homes can become dislodged from their foundation or
break apart during flood, high wind, and tornado events. Other considerations include secondary
property and infrastructure damage and the environmental impacts of broken sewer and gas lines.
Dakota County has 17 manufactured home parks with roughly 3,800 hundred trailer slots (by review of
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available information). Manufactured home parks are shown on the map in Section III and on the
detailed Critical Infrastructure maps located in Section VI.
Recreational vehicles (RV) parks are likewise susceptible to violent storms. The County rents RV slots at
the Lebanon Hills and Lake Byllesby park campgrounds. Please refer to park locations in Section III.
Vulnerable Facilities by Jurisdiction
Emergency managers from Dakota County’s cities have rated the vulnerability of critical assets related to
hazards. Table 5.14 lists significant facilities throughout the county.
Table 5.14 Vulnerable Facilities (Table Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Facility and Location Potential Vulnerability Description:
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Vulnerability of Future Structures
Community growth will be a factor in considering vulnerability to hazards (see Figure 5.11).
Implementation of mitigation strategies, as well as existing ordinances and land use controls, will reduce
vulnerability to certain hazards (e.g., wildfire, flood). Additional considerations include:
Residential Growth
Development in the county slowed from a peak of 4,200 housing units/year in 2004 to 609 in 2009 but
has been slowly increasing with recovery from the Recession. New housing permits have grown from
1,766 in 2017 and a total of 2,480 housing permits in 2019. Most of the predicted residential growth is
expected to occur in the jurisdictions of Lakeville, Farmington, Rosemount, and Empire Township.
Commercial Growth
Maxfield Research, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) conducted a market study for Dakota County in 2008,
projecting commercial and industrial needs in the county through 2030. The study found that projected
growth will create demand for an additional 10 to 12 million square feet of commercial/retail space by
2030, or roughly 450-550 new buildings, based on the average size of a new commercial building
constructed between 2000 and 2006. Demand for commercial land is projected to be greatest in
Lakeville, Apple Valley, and Inver Grove Heights. Based on preliminary information provided in city
comprehensive plans, land dedicated to commercial uses will expand by 9.2 percent between 2030 and
2040, from approximately 12,600 acres to 13,770 acres on a countywide basis.
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All communities within the Twin Cities
Metropolitan Area (TCMA) update their
comprehensive plans every decade and provide
forecasts for growth in various sectors for the
next ten and twenty years. Comprehensive
plans updates were completed in 2018-2019,
with forecasts for 2030 and 2040 population,
employment, and land use.
Industrial Growth
Dakota County had an inventory of about 980
industrial buildings with roughly 40 million
square feet of space in 2007. Maxfield
Research, Inc. projects an additional 7.6 to 8.7
million square feet of industrial space will be
added between 2008 and 2030, roughly 260 –
310 new buildings based on the average size of
a new industrial building constructed between
2000 and 2006. Demand for industrial land is
projected to be greatest in Rosemount, Inver
Grove Heights, and Apple Valley.
Data compiled from city comprehensive plans
shows a slight drop of 2.2 percent in industrial
land use acres between 2030 and 2040.
Figure 5.10 Future Land Use, 2040
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SECTION VI – DAKOTA COUNTY GOALS AND STRATEGIES
Section IV documents how natural and technological hazards affect Dakota County. Section V evaluates
risks each hazard poses to the County’s people and physical assets and discusses areas of vulnerability.
This section details Dakota County’s specific goals and strategies developed for each hazard to address
vulnerabilities.
Goals express desired outcomes related to the major hazards of concern in Dakota County. Strategies
are “action steps” toward reaching the goals and will be implemented under the guidance of the County
Board of Commissioners. Goals and strategies are outcomes of the planning process outlined in Section
II. Strategy development began with a progress review of strategies in the 2016 plan, to identify efforts
that were complete, efforts that are part of ongoing program operations that should carry forward to
the plan update, and efforts that were no longer needed (see Appendix III for 2016 plan progress
reports). New strategies were developed with input from County departments, jurisdictions, community
groups, and the public.
Strategies are presented with the following information:
• Implementation priority (based on need and whether the strategy builds on existing efforts)
• A modified STAPLEE rating that estimates the ease of implementation (Low, Medium, High)
• Implementation path through new or existing processes and programs within the County
• Hazards addressed by the strategy
• Status of the strategy – ongoing efforts or specific initiatives with an estimated completion date
• Funding status and likely funding sources
• The lead department and position title responsible for coordinating action
The planning team also used modified STAPLEE criteria to evaluate each strategy against seven areas of
consideration listed in Table 1. Strategies that scored higher have fewer implementation barriers.
Table 6.1: Modified STAPLEE Evaluation of Strategies
Modified STAPLEE Scoring:
1=does not meet criteria, 2=somewhat meets criteria, or 3=meets or exceeds criteria
1. Social Impacts: community acceptance likely, benefits segment of population
2. Technical: feasible, provides long-term solution, has secondary benefits
3. Administrative: staffing available, funding allocated, operations needs can be addressed
4. Political: political support, local champion, and public support are likely
5. Legal: state and/or local authority exists, low likelihood of legal challenges
6. Economic: beneficial, affordable, contributes to economic goals, outside funding available
7. Environmental: benefits natural resources, increases safety, supports local goals and federal law
With a minimum possible STAPLEE score of 7 and a maximum possible score of 21, the following ranges
were used to group scores:
17 – 21: High (easier to implement)
11 – 16: Medium (moderately easy to implement)
7 – 10: Low (more challenging to implement)
The following strategies are for Dakota County as a whole; city-level strategies are presented in Section
VI of this plan.
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Communication, Coordination, and Education Goals
Communication and education support mitigation efforts for most hazards addressed by this plan:
Communication Goal 1: Increase public awareness of hazard mitigation and disaster preparedness
Strategies:
1. Continue to provide comprehensive public information on disaster mitigation and preparedness, using the
County website and/or social media as primary resources for clear information on:
• Getting immediate help
• Home emergency planning (e.g., evaluation routes, family communication)
• Home emergency kits (water, food, medication, personal care, batteries, rechargers)
• Staying informed during emergencies
• Learning CPR
• Hazard-specific information (e.g., tornadoes, storms, diseases)
• County emergency planning
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Annual work planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: Dakota County Communications, Director (DCC-D); Dakota County Emergency Management, Risk and
Homeland Security Manager (DCEM-RHSM)
2. Develop an annual seasonal outreach campaign on topics such as severe weather awareness (April) and
winter weather preparedness (November) to reach residents directly through targeted mailings, articles in
the Dakota County Newsletter, and news releases.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation: Annual work planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCC-D, DCEM-RHSM
3. Routinely include questions on household emergency preparedness in scientific residential surveys, to
estimate the level of preparedness in Dakota County over time.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Biennial survey development
process
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: Office of Performance Analysis (OPA), Manager, DCEM-RHSM
Communication Goal 2: Communicate and coordinate on hazard mitigation and preparedness.
Strategies:
1. Continue to regularly meet with city law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers, public
health, hospitals, and emergency medical services as the Domestic Preparedness Committee (DPC).
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Regular interagency meetings
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
2. Annually review status of City and County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan strategies with the DPC.**
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Regular interagency meetings
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: Dakota County Emergency Management, Risk and Homeland Security Manager (DCEM-RHSM)
3. Enhance media communications training opportunities for staff and elected officials.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation: Training Planning
Funding Source: Funded-Staff Time/Budget
Lead: Dakota County Communications
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4. Coordinate training, exercise, and response opportunities with Minnesota Volunteers Assisting in Disasters
(MNVOAD).
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation: Training Planning
Funding Source: Funded-Staff Time/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Natural Disaster Mitigation Goals
Drought Mitigation Goals
Drought Goal 1: Work toward adequate water supply protection in Dakota County.
Strategies:
1. Encourage and assist public water suppliers in developing and implementing Water Supply plans.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Drought
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-Groundwater Protection Program Supervisor (DCER-GPPS)
Drought Goal 2: Monitor the County’s ground water quality, supplies, and demands.
Strategies:
1. Review existing groundwater monitoring and modeling programs and determine any needs for additional
groundwater monitoring.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Drought
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
2. Participate in the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee, Southwest Groundwater Work
Group, and Southeast Groundwater Work Group.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Drought
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Meeting attendance
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
Drought Goal 3: Preserve existing groundwater resources.
Strategies:
1. Promote and support water conservation and water reuse projects.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Drought
Status/Completion: New
Implementation: Interagency coordination
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget, potential grants
Lead: DCER-Groundwater Protection Program Supervisor (DCER-GPPS)
2. Protect and improve high quality groundwater recharge areas.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Drought
Status/Completion: New
Implementation: Secure grant funding
Funding Source: Not Funded, grants needed
Lead: DCER-Groundwater Protection Program Supervisor (DCER-GPPS)
Principal Contact: Dakota County Environmental Resources-Groundwater Protection Program Supervisor
Cooperating Partners: Dakota County Office of Planning, Dakota County Public Health, MN Departments of Health
and Natural Resources, Minnesota Geologic Survey, Metropolitan Council.
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Flood Mitigation Goals
Flood Goal 1: Address 100-year flood risks in all jurisdictions through land use planning and
management.
Strategies:
1. Annually review floodplain zoning ordinance (Ordinance No. 50) for compliance with state and federal
regulations with respect to nonconforming structures and update as necessary.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flood
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Ordinance updates
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: Shoreland Floodplain Prog. Supv. (DCER-SFPS
2. Encourage city and county participation in FEMA Community Rating System program. Coordinate with
townships on floodplain permit review.
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flood
Status/Completion: New
Implementation: Code/ordinance enforcement
Funding Source: Not Funded
Lead: DCER-SFPS
Flood Goal 2: Pursue acquisition of repetitive loss structures.
Strategies:
1. Coordinate with MN HSEM and MN DNR Flood Damage Reduction Program to secure funding to acquire
repetitive loss structures from willing sellers.*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flood
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Grant requests
Funding Source: Not Funded
Lead: DCER-SFPS
Flood Goal 3: Use land protection and natural resource management to mitigate flood risks.
Strategies:
1. Protect and restore larger cultivated-drained wetlands for water retention to reduce flood severity.*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Low
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: New
Implementation: Install BMPs
Funding Source: External funds will be sought
Lead: DCER-GPPS, DCER-Land Conservation
2. Use Conservation Focus Areas** to prioritize, protect, and restore wetlands, shoreland, headwaters and
significant groundwater recharge areas to reduce flood impacts.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: New
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: External funds will be sought
Lead: DCER-GPPS, DCER-Land Conservation, SWCD
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Principal Contact: Dakota County Environmental Resources-Shoreland Floodplain Program Supervisor
Cooperating Partners: city planning/zoning commissions, councils, and administrators; township officials; MN DNR
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Infectious Disease Outbreak Mitigation Goals
Infectious Disease Goal 1: Ensure effective and coordinated response to preventing and controlling
infectious disease.
Strategies:
1. Work with state and federal agencies to identify infectious diseases that could affect the county and region.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Coordinate with MDH,
monitor/report via MDH infectious disease
reporting protocol
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: County Public Health, Director (DCPH-D)
2. Utilize federal, state, and local resources to prevent and control infectious diseases in the county.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Seek Federal/State Public
Health Emergency Preparedness grants. Use
State Community Health funding to maintain-
improve disease prevention and control.
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
3. Maintain regular communication with clinic and hospital partners to share information about infectious
disease preparedness and response.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Maintain Health Alert Network
(HAN), regularly meet with Dakota County Hospitals
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
4. Provide information on the recognition, testing, treating, and reporting of infectious diseases to healthcare
providers in clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Maintain HAN, meet regularly
with Dakota County hospital partners.
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
5. Work with clinics and hospitals to improve infectious disease reporting.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: On-site meetings with clinical
staff. Timely information via varied
communications, HAN.
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
6. Maintain an up-to-date Health Alert Network (HAN) system to keep clinics, hospitals, other health care
providers, public safety agencies, schools, local governments, and others informed of urgent
health/infectious disease events.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Periodic HAN evaluation and
update
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
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7. Annually review and update the public health emergency response operations plan that outlines procedures
for dealing with infectious diseases.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing/each fall
Implementation: Review, update, approve
plans. Coordinate with partners to identify gaps
in plans.
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
8. Continue to work with local hospitals and clinics to coordinate an effective infectious disease response.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Coordinated, regular partner
meetings with hospitals and Public Health
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
9. Work with the MDH in surveillance of infectious diseases in the county. For diseases that may transfer from
livestock to humans, continue work with MDH, MN Department of Agriculture, the University of MN
Veterinary College, and Agricultural Extension.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Coordinated interagency
surveillance and communications with MDH, per
protocol
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
10. Work closely with MDH, CDC, and regional public health partners to plan receipt and dispensing of the
Strategic National Stockpile.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Plan, drill, exercise SNS
emergency plans, per MDH grant
guidelines/agreements
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
11. Maintain a human quarantine plan collaborating with state, regional, and local partners including
emergency managers.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: ongoing
Implementation: Review/update isolation-
quarantine plans annually. Coordinate with
partners.
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
12. Work closely regional partners In the Metro Health & Medical Preparedness Coalition to stay informed
about planning, response, and recovery activities for events or emergencies with public health and
medical implications.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Coordination-collaboration
with partners
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure. ** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies actions
selected for implementation. Modified STAPLEE implementation score: higher scores indicate fewer barriers
Principal Contact: Dakota County Public Health Department, Director. Cooperating Partners: Minnesota
Department of Health, health care providers, hospitals and clinics, County school systems, nursing homes, local
emergency managers
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Infectious Disease Goal 2: Provide information to the public on infectious disease threats.
Strategies:
1. Work with the Minnesota Public Health Department (MDH) to develop and distribute fact sheets, media
releases, and educational programs for the public.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: New/TBD
Implementation: Coordinate-collaborate with
MDH and regional and local partners
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
2. Continue to work with local media to disseminate information about infectious diseases, risk potential, and
prevention through education articles and news releases.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Coordinate news releases with
County Communications, maintain media
relationships with regular information
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
3. Maintain up-to-date website information and/or links to other sources of reliable information about
infectious diseases and prevention.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Collaborate with MDH and
partners, develop targeted web info for defined
populations
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
Principal Contact: Dakota County Public Health Department, Director. Responsible Parties: Dakota County Public
Health Department, Minnesota Department of Health, Dakota County Public Information Officer. Cooperating
Partners: public media, Dakota County cities
Infectious Disease Pandemic Mitigation Goals
Pandemic Goal 1: Maintain public health response preparedness.
Strategies:
1. Develop and exercise Public Health pandemic preparedness plans.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Pandemic
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Review-update public health
preparedness plans used for pandemic response
(e.g. Isolation & Quarantine, Mass Dispensing,
Strategic National Stockpile, Pandemic
Influenza). Plan and implement periodic
functional and full-scale exercises related to the
plans listed above. Collaborate with community
partners on development of planning and
exercising plans.
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: County Public Health, Director (DCPH-D)
2. Maintain adequate levels of PPE.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Epidemic/ Pandemic
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation: Review current PPE supply and
establish baseline quantities of PPE based on
quantities used during COVID-19 pandemic.
Maintain PPE at baseline levels and replace
when supply is expired/used.
Funding Source: TBD
Lead: County Public Health, Director (DCPH-D)
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3. Conduct after-action reviews to identify needs and update response, continuity of operations, and
mitigation plans accordingly.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Epidemic/ Pandemic
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation: Complete after-action review
of the COVID-19 pandemic response. Develop
plan for implementing improvement items.
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: County Public Health, Director (DCPH-D)
4. Develop/maintain a communication strategy for hard-to-reach/limited English proficiency populations and
ADA accessible communications.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation: Collaborate with county
communications to develop targeted
information for defined populations through a
variety of communication channels. Continue
annual review of Public Health Risk Information
& Communication plan with focus on planning
for LEP and ADA accessible communications.
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCPH-D
5. Ensure that Continuity of Operations Plans address potential needs during a long-term pandemic with
adequate technological systems, staff ability to work remotely, supplies and vehicles, and new service
delivery methods.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Infectious Disease
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation: COOP plan updates every
other year, annual purchasing practices,
program operations.
Funding Source: Funded/Budget, potential grants
Lead: DCEM-RMHS, DC IT, County Admin.
Principal Contact: Dakota County Public Health Department, Director. Responsible Parties: Dakota County Public
Health Department, Minnesota Department of Health, Dakota County Public Information Officer, Dakota County
Emergency Management, Dakota County Information Technology, Dakota County Administration. Cooperating
Partners: public media, Dakota County cities
Infectious Disease strategies also apply to Pandemic preparedness goals.
Landslide Mitigation Goals
Landslide Goal 1: Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to landsides in Dakota County.*
Strategies:
1. Address vulnerabilities in the County Road System related to saturated soil conditions that can cause
landslides or retaining wall failures. Maintain an inventory of retaining walls and prioritize replacements.*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Low
Hazards: Landslide
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Capital improvement planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded/CIP
Lead: Dakota County Transportation, County Engineer (DCT-CE)
2. Address vulnerabilities in the County Trail System related to saturated soil conditions that can cause
landslides. Identify and maintain an inventory of high hazard areas to mitigate the potential for erosion and
landslides.*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Low
Hazards: Landslide
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Capital improvement planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded
Lead: DCT-CE; Facilities Maintenance, Parks
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
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Violent Storms and Extreme Temperatures Mitigation Goals
Storms Goal 1: Ensure that there is safe and accessible shelter from violent storms
Strategies:
1. Maintain safe shelter plans for County-owned facilities including shelters, shelter capacity, and exit routes.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Annual work planning
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
2. Work with City Emergency Managers and the Red Cross to assure that safe shelter locations across the
County and surrounding area (as needed) are evaluated by or for the Red Cross as approved shelters with
agreements in place.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Interagency coordination
Funding Source: Part Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
3. Construct storm shelter safe rooms at manufactured home parks/communities, County campgrounds, and
publicly owned athletic fields or golf courses.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Capital planning, grants
Funding Source: Part Funded/CIP
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
Storms Goal 2: Improve the severe storm warning system for all residents
Strategies:
1. Evaluate the County’s outdoor warning system activation policy and procedures with local emergency
managers on a periodic basis and communicate any changes with the Dakota Communications Center (DCC).
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Annual interagency coordination
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
2. Coordinate with DCC and local emergency managers to implement the Integrated Public Awareness
Warning System (IPAWS) emergency notifications from DCC.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing/TBD
Implementation: Interagency coordination
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCC, Operations Manager
3. Develop a communications plan to notify vulnerable populations to take steps to protect themselves.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Work plan, interagency coordination
Funding Source: Not Funded
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
4. Continue participation with Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) group for severe storm spotters and
communications network volunteers.
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Interagency coordination
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
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Principal Contact: Dakota County Emergency Management-Risk and Homeland Security Manager. Cooperating
Partners: city emergency managers, city and county parks, townships, National Weather Service, County GIS,
county law enforcement, County Transportation, and Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)
Storms Goal 3: Protect people and public infrastructure
Strategies:
1. Communicate with public safety officials and State/county/city/township transportation departments to
limit travel on major transportation routes during hazardous driving conditions.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Interagency coordination,
emergency operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
2. Review and improve methods to notify Dakota County staff and facilities to provide adequate warning for
severe weather emergencies in the field and the office environment. Update as needed.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Annual work planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
3. Periodically evaluate and update systems for lightning detection and notification protocols for outdoor
public venues, such as the Dakota County Fairgrounds or Dakota County Park System.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Capital improvement planning
Funding Source: Not Funded/Capital
Improvement Plan
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
4. Maintain storm debris management guidelines and update as necessary.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Debris Mgmt. Plan updates
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: Environmental Resources-Director (DCER-D)
5. Proactively manage stormwater infrastructure (e.g., maintain drainage ditches, replace culverts). Conduct
hydrological assessments based on NOAA Atlas 14 Precipitation Frequency estimates to determine
appropriate capacity.*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Service level agreement,
annual work planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget, CIP
Lead: Transp.-County Engineer (DCT-CE); DCER-D
6. Evaluate and modify/rebuild roads and trails that become vulnerable to repetitive flooding and washouts.*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Capital improvement planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded/CIP
Lead: DCT-CE
7. Maintain river flow by clearing debris from under bridges during storm-flooding events.*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Annual work planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCT-CE
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8. Install power back-up systems to maintain traffic signal operation at high-volume intersections in outages.
Priority: Medium-High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Violent Storms, Extreme Temperatures
Status/Completion: New/TBD
Implementation: Capital improvement planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded/CIP
Lead: DCT-CE
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Principal Contact: Dakota County Emergency Management-Risk and Homeland Security Manager; Dakota County
Transportation-County Engineer. Cooperating Partners: County public safety agencies, transportation and public
works, local planning commissions, County and city planning staff, city emergency managers, township officials,
Dakota County Environmental Resources, and utilities
Wildfire Mitigation Goals
Wildfire Goal 1: Reduce wildfire risk.
Strategies:
1. Annually evaluate prescribed burning on all county lands and parks with Minnesota DNR and local jurisdictions.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Wildfire
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Permit process, contractor
certification
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: Dakota County Parks, Natural Resources Manager
2. Provide an education program for property owners in identified risk areas on practices for reducing or
minimizing wildfire risk.*
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Wildfire
Status/Completion: Ongoing, as needed
Implementation: Program operations, work planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Principal Contact: Dakota County Emergency Management-Risk and Homeland Security Manager, Dakota County
Parks-Natural Resources Manager. Cooperating Partners: Minnesota DNR, Vermillion Highlands Operations
Committee, local fire marshals, city and County park departments
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Technological and Human-Induced Disaster Mitigation Goals
Civil Disturbance Mitigation Goals
Civil Disturbance Goal 1: Improve situational awareness and monitoring efforts.
Strategies:
1. Monitor situations with potential for inciting disturbance across a wide range of communication channels,
including social media.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium-High
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New/ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Existing Budget
Lead: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management
Principal Contact: Dakota County Sheriff, Risk/Emergency Management. Cooperating Partners: MN Fusion Center,
Dakota County Crime Analysts, Dakota County Communications.
Civil Disturbance Goal 2: Build community partnerships to promote timely response.
Strategies:
1. Maintain a coordinated joint emergency operation center to improve response.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New/ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Existing Budget
Lead: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management
2. Build partnerships and agreements to enhance communications, with cities, key community liaisons, and
community groups.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New/ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Existing Budget
Lead: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management, City police chiefs.
3. Work on curfew implementation plan template with community emergency managers and local law
enforcement.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New/
Implementation: Interagency coordination
Funding Source: Existing Budget
Lead: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management
Principal Contact: Dakota County Sheriff, Risk/Emergency Management. Cooperating Partners: City law
enforcement, city administration, elected officials, Dakota County Communications.
Civil Disturbance Goal 3: Increase training to reduce injuries and damages from civil disturbance.
Strategies:
1. Train response personnel to protect the health and safety of the public in events, including de-escalation
and non-lethal methods of riot control.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New/ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Existing budget
Lead: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management.
2. Develop plans to improve two-way communications between public authorities and participants, and
strengthen outgoing public communications including social media and IPAWS.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New/
Implementation: Program operations, work
planning
Funding Source: Existing budget
Lead: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management, Communications, Dakota County
Communications Center
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3. Regularly exercise plans that address response to civil disturbance.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Low-Medium
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New/ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Existing budget
Lead: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management
Principal Contact: Dakota County Sheriff, Risk/Emergency Management. Cooperating Partners: Communications,
Dakota County Communications Center, City law enforcement.
Civil Disturbance Goal 4: Reinforce security and resilience of County facilities and infrastructure likely
to be targeted during civil disturbance.
Strategies:
1. Evaluate options to strengthen building security infrastructure, including windows, doors, and entry points,
and implement improvements.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New/ongoing
Implementation: Program operations, work
planning
Funding Source: CIP, grants
Lead: Dakota County Facilities Management, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management.
2. Develop and update a facility preparedness checklist for civil disturbance situations.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New/ongoing
Implementation: Program operations, work
planning
Funding Source: Existing budget
Lead: Dakota County Facilities Management, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management.
3. Compile detailed site maps and make improvements to facilitate rapid deployment of security barriers, such
as pre-placement of fence post sleeves.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New
Implementation: Program operations, work
planning
Funding Source: CIP
Lead: Dakota County Facilities Management, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management
Principal Contact: Dakota County Sheriff, Dakota County Facilities Management, Risk/Emergency Management.
Cooperating Partners: City law enforcement.
Civil Disturbance Goal 5: Restore and maintain public confidence in County governance in the
aftermath of civil disturbance.
Strategies:
1. Evaluate civil disturbance causes and the County’s response through after-action review with partner
agencies and community groups.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Status/Completion: New/ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Budget
Lead: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, Risk/Emergency Management.
Principal Contact: Dakota County Attorney, Sheriff, Risk/Emergency Management. Cooperating Partners: City law
enforcement, elected officials.
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Cyber-Attack Mitigation Goals
Cyber-Attack Goal 1: Reduce Cyber Security Risk to County Network Infrastructure and Software
Strategies:
1. Continue completing cyber security exercises as part of COOP planning
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Regular COOP
training/exercises
Funding Source: Budget/Grants
Lead: IT/ DCEM-RHSM.
2. Regularly develop programs and projects to identify and address cyber-security weaknesses and new
threats (e.g., USB lockdown, vendor management)
Priority: High-Medium
STAPLEE: High-Medium
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Project development
Funding Source: Funded/Budget/Grants
Lead: IT
3. Continue ongoing staff training in cyber security and new threats.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Regular scheduling
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: IT
4. Invest in hardware and IT infrastructure improvements (e.g., encrypted storage).
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: CEP Planning
Funding Source: Funded/Budget/Grants
Lead: IT
5. Periodically review best practices through the IT Change Advisory Team and Information Management
Security Committee (IMSC).
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Team coordination
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: IT
6. Communicate with cities regarding strategies for infrastructure protection and cyber-security and
participate in local forums such as League of MN Cities, Association of MN Counties, on information sharing.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Interagency coordination
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: IT / DCEM-RHSM
Principal Contact: Dakota County Information Technology (IT)-Manager. Cooperating Partners: Dakota County
Emergency Manager, Dakota County Capital Planning Department, Dakota County Facilities Management, Dakota
County Sheriff’s Office, public safety agencies, and critical infrastructure plant managers.
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Dam, Bridge, and Structural Failure Mitigation Goals
Structural Failure Goal 1: Maintain continued structural integrity of dams and bridges in Dakota County.
Strategies:
1. Continue implementation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dam safety requirements at the
County-owned Byllesby Dam.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Dam, Bridge, Structural Failure
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Budgeting process
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DC Senior Water Resources Engineer)
2. Regularly inspect and maintain bridges and update the bridge replacement list to ensure that potential
deficiencies are addressed.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Dam, Bridge, Structural Failure
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Annual work planning
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCT-CE
Principal Contact: Dakota County Water Resources-Senior Water Resources Engineer, Dakota County Emergency
Management-Risk-Homeland Security Manager, Dakota County Transportation-County Engineer and Bridge
Inspection Program Administrator. Cooperating Partners: Goodhue County, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, and Army Corps of Engineers
Structural Failure Goal 2: Protect residents’ safety downstream of Lake Byllesby Dam.
Strategies:
1. Annually coordinate Dakota County Environmental Resources, Goodhue County, Cannon Falls, and other
emergency providers to exercise the Lake Byllesby Dam Emergency Action Plan (EAP) required by FERC.*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Dam, Bridge, Structural Failure
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Exercise planning, interagency
coordination
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DC Senior Water Resources Engineer
2. Monitor reservoir elevations and effectively communicate conditions to downstream interests as warranted.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Dam, Bridge, Structural Failure
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DC Senior Water Resources Engineer
3. Enforce the Byllesby Dam security plan elements and public safety rules, per FERC requirements.*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Dam, Bridge, Structural Failure
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DC Senior Water Resources Engineer
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Principal Contact: Dakota County Water Resources-Senior Water Resources Engineer. Cooperating Partners:
Goodhue County, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, MN Department of Natural Resources, local public
safety agencies, County emergency managers, and County sheriffs
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Hazardous Material/Waste Mitigation Goals
Hazardous Material/Waste Goal 1: Work to ensure that emergency personnel and other potentially
affected parties are informed about hazardous materials/waste
located in and transported through Dakota County.
Strategies:
1. Work with township, city, state, and federal agencies and private industries to share information on types
and locations of hazardous wastes and contaminated sites with potential to affect the county and region.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: Dakota DCER-Waste Regulation Unit Supervisor (DCER-WRUS)
2. Support the use of the Recycling Zone to minimize the quantities of household hazardous materials/waste
in the community and encourage cities to promote household hazardous waste collection.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-WRUS
3. Provide annual training/education for hazardous waste generators on proper hazardous waste storage and
disposal.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-WRUS
4. Evaluate and develop capabilities to predict the direction and velocity of groundwater flow and surface
runoff; integrate these results in the County GIS system; and share results with appropriate users.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-Groundwater Protection Prog. Supervisor
As determined by the Environmental Resources Department, conduct periodic hazardous waste compliance
inspections to ensure proper management, storage, and training at hazardous waste generator locations.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Code/ordinance enforcement
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-WRUS
Principal Contact: Dakota County Environmental Resources: Waste Regulation Unit, Environmental Initiatives, and
Groundwater Protection Program supervisors. Cooperating Partners: MN Pollution Control Agency, city public
safety agencies, County public safety agencies, and County GIS staff
Hazardous Material/Waste Goal 2: Improve the effectiveness of policies and planning efforts
addressing hazardous materials/waste.
Strategies:
1. Review and update the County policies and environmental plans that address hazardous material/waste
storage and transportation in Dakota County.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-WRUS
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2. Update and distribute debris management guidelines.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Debris Management Plan updates
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-WRUS
3. Coordinate and facilitate discussion between the cities and the County on policies related to hazardous
materials/waste storage and transportation.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-WRUS
4. Design and implement hazardous material scenarios for practice exercise and to create community
awareness. (consistent with National Planning Scenarios).
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Exercise planning
Funding Source: Not Funded
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
5. Encourage training to at least the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Weapons of Mass Destruction
(CBRNE) level training for the ten Office of Domestic Preparedness disciplines (law enforcement, fire, EMS,
dispatch, public health, health care, emergency management, public works, administration, and hazmat).
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Interagency coordination
Funding Source: Not Funded
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
6. Expand the use of mutual aid agreements and memoranda of understanding to improve response
coordination between local, state, and federal agencies and appropriate private sectors.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Interagency coordination
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
7. Conduct evacuation planning for townships and County facilities for hazardous material incidents.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Periodic, as needs identified
Implementation: Incident response planning
Funding Source: Not Funded
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
8. Evaluate potential safety improvements for rail intersections with major highways, including deeper/wider
intersections or grade separated crossings.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Hazmat/Hazardous Waste
Status/Completion: Periodic, needs identified
Implementation: Secure grant funding
Funding Source: Part Funded/Budget, grants
Lead: DCT-CE
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Principal Contact: Dakota County Environmental Resources-Waste Regulation Unit Supervisor, Dakota County
Emergency Management-Risk-Homeland Security Manager, Dakota County Transportation-County Engineer
Cooperating Partners: Dakota County Emergency Management, MN Pollution Control Agency, city and County
public safety agencies, and County GIS staff
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Structural Fire Mitigation Goals
Structural Fire Goal 1: Protect structures from fire.
Strategies:
1. Evaluate ordinances requiring prompt removal of snow around commercial and industrial buildings in order
to ensure access for fire and other emergency equipment with cities and townships.*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Fire
Status/Completion: New/TBD
Implementation: Ordinance enforcement
Funding Source: Not Funded
Lead: Dakota County Fire Chiefs
2. Work with cities and townships to identify roadways of insufficient width to handle fire trucks and establish
priorities and approaches for addressing deficiencies.*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Fire
Status/Completion: New/TBD
Implementation: Interagency coordination,
capital improvement planning
Funding Source: Not Funded
Lead: Dakota County Fire Chiefs
Structural Fire Goal 2: Work toward an educated and informed public on fire safety.
Strategies:
1. Work through Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association and participating cities to provide education to youth
on stoves, smoke detectors, fire safety, and evacuation; and homeowners on chimney inspections, electrical
systems, flammable materials, heating systems, household chemicals, and evacuation.*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Fire
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Education and outreach
planning, interagency coordination
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: Dakota County Fire Chiefs
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Principal Contact: Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association. Cooperating Partners: Dakota County Emergency
Management personnel, school systems, county news media, and non-profit organizations
Terrorism Mitigation Goals
Terrorism Goal 1: Reduce risk to government and publicly-owned facilities and infrastructure.
Strategies:
1. Enhance public employee training on facility security awareness and incident reporting via “See Something
– Say Something” Campaign.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Terrorism
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Ongoing training, planning
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
2. Review BIPS 06/FEMA 426 Reference Manual recommendations to mitigate potential terrorist attacks
against buildings for possible incorporation into County building design standards. Share applicable
information with cities.*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Terrorism
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Capital improvement planning,
interagency coordination
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget, CIP
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
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3. Continue to explore different methods to share public building specifications and plans with police and fire.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Terrorism
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency response planning
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
4. Continue countywide exercise program to include threats presented by terrorism.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Terrorism
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Exercise planning
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Principal Contact: Dakota County Emergency Management-Risk-Homeland Security Manager. Cooperating
Partners: Dakota County Emergency Manager, Dakota County Capital Planning Department, Dakota County
Facilities Management, Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, public safety agencies, and critical infrastructure plant
managers
Terrorism Goal 2: Assure an effective and coordinated public health response to prevent and control
injury, disease, and death as a result of bioterrorism.
Objectives and strategies under this goal are the same as goals and objectives listed under the hazard “Infectious
Diseases.” The County Public Health Department is developing its infectious disease strategies under the
philosophy that these strategies will be equally important whether an infectious disease occurs naturally, or a
bioterrorist event occurs.
Wastewater Treatment Facility Failure Mitigation Goals
Wastewater facilities in Dakota County fall under the jurisdiction of the Twin Cities Metropolitan
Council, the City of Hampton, or the City of Vermillion. Consequently, Dakota County does not serve as
the lead agency for mitigation action involving any treatment plant.
Water Supply Contamination Mitigation Goals
Water Supply Goal 1: Protect the quality of Dakota County’s groundwater.
Strategies:
1. Regulate well construction and sealing through a permitting process that includes inspections in accordance
with Dakota County Ordinance No. 114 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 4725.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Code/ordinance enforcement
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
2. Provide or identify a well-testing service for private well owners.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
3. Review well disclosure documents for the purpose of sealing wells at property sale.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
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4. Administer a well seal-cost share grant with the assistance of the Dakota County Community Development
Agency (CDA) and administer the County Well Seal-Cost Share Grant Program.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
5. Enforce private well water quality standards at the time of property sale.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Code/ordinance enforcement
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
6. Enforce septic system construction standards at the time of property sale or bedroom addition in areas
where the County has jurisdictional authority.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Code/ordinance enforcement
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
7. Administer a septic system maintenance program requiring every system to be pumped or inspected every
three years.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Code/ordinance enforcement
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
8. Research methods to reduce non-point source contaminants in groundwater and surface water through
outreach on agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) adoption and availability of financial support.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Not Funded
Lead: DCER-GPPS
9. Research methods to reduce non-point source contaminants in groundwater and surface waters through
targeted nitrate, pesticide, and herbicide monitoring.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
10. Educate floodplain well owners about protecting drinking water wells from flooding.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: New
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
11. Strategically restore drained wetlands to enhance filtration and recharge of groundwater
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: New
Implementation: Capital Projects
Funding Source: Seek grant funds
Lead: DCER-GPPS, DCER-Land Conservation
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12. Partner to improve groundwater recharge by promotion and assistance of water quality improvement
practices such as low impact development, wetland restoration and permanent vegetation.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: New
Implementation: Capital Projects
Funding Source: Seek grant funding
Lead: DCER-GPPS, DCER-Land Conservation, SWCD
13. Use Land Conservation Focus Areas to prioritize, protect, and restore wetlands, shoreland, headwaters and
significant groundwater recharge areas for water quality and supply.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: New
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Seek grant funding
Lead: DCER-GPPS, DCER-Land Conservation, SWCD
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Principal Contact: Dakota County Environmental Resources-Groundwater Protection Program Supervisor
Cooperating Partners: cities, townships, Dakota County Office of Planning and Office of GIS, Dakota County SWCD,
watershed management organizations, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Health, and Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency
Water Supply Goal 2: Protect Dakota County residents from contaminated groundwater.
Strategies:
1. Identify sources for obtaining bottled water, including bottled water distributors and local grocery stores for
unincorporated areas of the county.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency response planning
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
2. Facilitate well testing and disinfection in case of contamination.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
3. Assist cities and the State Health Department in public notification and coordination in the event of a
municipal well contamination incident.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
4. Provide well disinfection information to impacted well owners.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
5. Provide education materials on monitoring private wells.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
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6. Facilitate installation of appropriate, effective drinking water treatment systems for low-income private
well households with contaminated groundwater.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source:
Lead: DCER-GPPS
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Principal Contact: Dakota County Emergency Management, Risk-Homeland Security Manager, Dakota County
Environmental Resources-Groundwater Protection. Cooperating Partners: City public works, Dakota County GIS
staff, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Health, and Pollution Control Agency
Water Supply Goal 3: Protect drinking water supplies.
Strategies:
1. Maintain and review copies of Wellhead Protection Plans and GIS coverages of the Wellhead Protection
Areas (WHPAs) and Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) as they are developed by Public
Water Supply Well owners and submitted to the Minnesota Department of Health. Provide comments.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
2. Encourage and assist communities in developing groundwater protection plans.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Program operations
Funding Source: Funded/Budget
Lead: DCER-GPPS
3. Encourage cities to enhance security of their wells, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Interagency planning, grants
Funding Source: Partly Funded/Budget
Lead: DCEM-RHSM
4. Conduct feasibility study for establishment of a rural water supply.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion:
Implementation: Interagency planning, grants
Funding Source:
Lead: DCER - GPPS
5. Advocate for state and federal funding for local water infrastructure improvement projects and encourage
municipal projects that improve drinking water quality.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation: Program Operations
Funding Source: Budget
Lead: TBD
Principal Contact: Dakota County Environmental Resources-Groundwater Protection Program Supervisor, Dakota
County Emergency Management-Risk-Homeland Security Manager. Cooperating Partners: Dakota County GIS
staff, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Health, and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, cities,
townships
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Implementation
Dakota County’s Office of Risk Management and Homeland Security will work with municipalities and
other implementation partners to identify required resources, assign specific responsibilities, and
initiate work on each mitigation strategy. Work on the individual strategies will proceed according to
priority ranking and available funding.
Incorporation into Planning Mechanisms
Where appropriate, actions will be incorporated into local zoning ordinance, emergency operation
plans, and planning studies. Each participating jurisdiction followed a planning process to evaluate how
best to incorporate mitigation strategies into action.
Dakota County Implementation Resources
The principal County program areas and positions responsible for implementing this plan’s mitigation
strategies will use a range of tools and processes. The following table identifies County-led programs
and resources for hazards. Additional resources are in place through local, state, and federal partners.
Table 6.2: Dakota County Implementation Resources
Hazard Addressed Dakota County Resources
All
• Annual Budget Process: aligns funding with operational priorities.
• Capital Improvement Program: aligns funding with physical project priorities.
• Emergency Operations Plan: provides an all hazard response plan for emergencies to
mitigate damage that might occur during or after an event.
• Dakota County Communications Center: provides communications for first responders
and public notifications through mass telephone notification system and e Integrated
Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS).
• Dakota County Emergency Personnel: staff support for mitigation and response.
• Training Plans: align information needs of the public and staff with training resources.
• Office of Geographic Information Systems: provides map data and analysis.
• Dakota County Communications: provides public communications through multiple media.
Dam or Structural
Failure
• Byllesby Dam FERC Inspection: identifies concerns with physical infrastructure, operations,
and emergency plans.
• Byllesby Dam Emergency Action Plan: mitigates loss of lives and property damage as a
result of dam operations.
• Byllesby Security and Structural Enhancement Program: safety and security measures.
• Transportation Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Program
Drought • Comprehensive Water Plan
Flood • Shoreland and Floodplain Ordinance (No. 50)
• Flood Area Map and Controls
Hazardous
Materials
• Hazardous Waste Ordinance (No. 111)
• Hazardous chemical data collection
• Nuclear Emergency Plan Exercises (Prairie Island)
• Environmental Health Regulations
Infectious Disease
• Infectious Disease Reporting systems
• Health Alert Network
• Training services for local health care providers
• Vaccination Program
• Isolation and Quarantine Plan
• Environmental Health Program
Summer Storms
and Tornado
• Severe Weather Warning System
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Hazard Addressed Dakota County Resources
Water Supply
Contamination
• Wellhead Protection Program
• Well sealing grant and program
• County Comprehensive Plan: Water Resources Section
• Well and Water Supply Ordinance (No. 114)
Wildfire • County land management protocols, including prescribed burns
Cyber-Attack
• Cyber Security Policies
• Network Monitoring programs
• Mobile Device Management
• Staff Training
Landslide • Roadway Protection Program
• Trail Management Program
Plan Monitoring and Evaluation
Performance Measures
Each Dakota County mitigation strategy includes a baseline metric for monitoring implementation
progress. Dakota County’s Office of Risk Management and Homeland Security will work with
municipalities and implementation partners to evaluate progress on an annual basis.
Coordination with the Dakota County Preparedness Committee (DPC) Agenda
Mitigation action status will be a regular agenda item for the DPC. On at least an annual basis, each of
the eleven member cities will be given dedicated time to update the group on strategy progress, funding
status, and opportunities for cooperation. Likewise, County staff will keep the group up to date on the
status of County-level strategies.
Review with Responsible Departments (County Level)
Although Dakota County’s Office of Risk Management and Homeland Security is accountable for the
implementation of County-level actions, responsibility for execution falls to other County departments
(e.g., Public Health, Environmental Resources, Transportation). In order to track progress, the Office of
Risk Management and Homeland Security will meet at least annually with these departments to track
progress and provide assistance in overcoming implementation barriers.
Plan Updates
Dakota County’s Risk and Homeland Security Manager has overseen periodic updates of this Plan on a
five-year schedule since the initial Plan was developed in 2005. The next Plan update is anticipated for
2026-2027. The overall process involves assembling an interdisciplinary county staff team from Risk
Management/Emergency Management, Sheriff’s Office, Physical Development Planning,
Communications, Public Health, Environmental Resources, Parks-Fleet-Facilities, and the Office of
Performance Analysis. This team works with Police, Fire, and Planning staff from cities participating in
the County plan and external partners to review and update hazards and strategies and engage
stakeholders and the public. Section II of this Plan identifies the overall process used for the most
recent plan update, which will guide the next Plan update.
Continued Public Involvement
Public outreach and engagement efforts will continue during the five-year effective period of this plan.
Future opportunities for public involvement include:
• Many capital projects, ordinance changes, and plan updates associated with the mitigation
strategies require a formal adoption process, which would include the opportunity for public
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participation. Each associated jurisdiction is responsible for providing public notice and opportunity
for public comment. This applies to both County-level and city-level mitigation actions.
• Continued evaluation of plan and strategy progress will be presented to the Dakota County Planning
Commission (a citizen advisory committee) on a timely basis. Committee meetings follow an open-
forum agenda were public input is encouraged.
• Dakota County will continue to maintain an All-Hazard Mitigation Plan website, as a public
information resource on individual preparedness and as a vehicle for receiving public comment:
https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HandlingEmergencies/Pages/default.aspx
• Concerns, opinions, and new ideas will be forwarded to Dakota County’s Office of Risk Management
and Homeland Security. In addition, hard copies of the plan will be made available upon request.
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SECTION VI I: PARTICIPATING CITY RISKS, STRATEGIES, AND
PRIORITIES
Overview
Cities participating in the Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Update evaluated hazards and
vulnerabilities in their communities and identified strategies, priorities, and implementation resources
to address vulnerabilities. Participating cities in this plan include:
Apple Valley
Burnsville
Coates
Eagan
Farmington
Hampton
Hastings
Inver Grove
Heights
Lakeville
Lilydale
Mendota
Mendota Heights
Miesville
New Trier
Randolph
Rosemount
South St. Paul
Sunfish Lake
Vermillion
West St. Paul
City planning efforts were guided by the Minnesota Crosswalk – Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Review
Tool, prepared by the Minnesota Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, based on
requirements presented in FEMA’s Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide of October 1, 2011. Additional
references provided to cities to assist in development of mitigation strategies include Mitigation Ideas:
A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards, published by FEMA in January 2013.
The remainder of this section is presented on a city-by-city basis with the following information:
1. Hazard Identification and Risk Evaluation
2. General Land Use and Structural Inventory - Value
3. Vulnerable Populations
4. Critical Infrastructure Vulnerability
5. Changes in the City since the 2011 Dakota County Plan update
6. Critical Infrastructure Maps
7. National Floodplain Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
8. Flood-Vulnerable Structure Inventory and Value
9. Prioritized Strategies for 2022 Plan Update
10. Implementation Resources
11. Implementation progress for their strategies in the 2016 Plan, summarized in Appendix III.
Cities usually assigned high, medium, or low priority ratings to their strategies based on need. Each city
also used modified STAPLEE criteria to evaluate ease of implementation based on scoring each strategy
against seven areas of consideration listed in Table 1. Strategies that scored higher have fewer
implementation barriers.
Table 7.1: Modified STAPLEE Evaluation of Strategies
Modified STAPLEE Scoring:
1=does not meet criteria, 2=somewhat meets criteria, or 3=meets or exceeds criteria
8. Social Impacts: community acceptance likely, benefits segment of population
9. Technical: feasible, provides long-term solution, has secondary benefits
10. Administrative: staffing and funding allocated, maintenance/operations needs can be addressed
11. Political: political support, local champion, and public support are likely
12. Legal: state and/or local authority exists, low likelihood of legal challenges
13. Economic: beneficial, affordable, contributes to economic goals, outside funding available
14. Environmental: benefits natural resources, increases safety, consistent with local and federal law
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With a minimum possible STAPLEE score of 7 and a maximum possible score of 21, the following ranges
were used to group scores:
17 – 21: High (easier to implement)
11 – 16: Medium (moderately easy to implement)
7 – 10: Low (more challenging to implement)
Figure 7.1: Cities and Townships within Dakota County
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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
Table AV.1: Apple Valley Community Data
Population (2020): 56,374
Households: 21,464
Employment/Jobs: 13,016
Area: 17.5 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 60% Residential
16% Parks/Rec.
11% Commercial &
Institutional
Community Type: Suburban
Undeveloped Area: 4%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Apple Valley staff evaluated potential hazards
of concern in their community, using the Dakota
County Hazard Rating Model (Table AV.2) Apple
Valley’s hazard ratings are in Table AV.3. Figure AV.1: City of Apple Valley Location
Table AV.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table AV.3: Apple Valley Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Cyber Threats 4 4 2 3 13
Violent Summer Storms 4 3 2 3 12
Civil Unrest 3 3 3 3 12
Extreme Heat or Cold 4 1 3 3 11
Structural Fire 4 4 1 2 11
Hazardous Material Incidents 4 4 1 2 11
Water Supply Contamination 2 4 2 3 11
Wastewater Plant Failure 2 4 2 3 11
Tornado 2 4 1 3 10
Violent Winter Storms 3 1 3 3 10
Drought 3 1 3 3 10
Terrorism 1 4 2 3 10
Flash Flood 3 3 1 2 9
Infectious Disease /Pandemic 2 1 3 3 9
Landslide 1 4 1 2 8
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 1 1 1 2 5
Wildfire 1 1 1 2 5
Dam Failure N/A N/A
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General Land Use
Figure AV.2 depicts general land
use in Apple Valley, with
residential (single- and multi-
family) being the predominant
land use.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table AV.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of Apple
Valley. Data are from the
Dakota County’s Offices of
Assessor Services and
Geographic Information
Services. Structures identified
as residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories.
Figure AV.2: Apple Valley Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table AV.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Apple Valley
Land Use Land Value Building Value Total Value Structure Count
Agricultural $1,090,000 $372,400 $1,462,400 10
Commercial $204,636,100 $275,815,500 $480,451,600 247
Exempt $165,530,100 $306,183,300 $471,713,400 406
Industrial $46,923,000 $68,566,100 $115,489,100 70
Other $3,899,300 $5,173,700 $9,073,000 9
Residential $1,471,331,700 $4,717,310,400 $6,188,627,100 16,196
Utilities $6,319,300 $6,260,700 $12,580,000 21
TOTAL $1,899,729,500 $5,379,682,100 $7,279,396,600 16,959
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table AV.5 provides current estimates of populations in Apple Valley considered by FEMA to be at
potentially increased risk during hazard events.
Table AV.5: Apple Valley Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population
Percentage
(%) U.S. (%) Apple Valley, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 6.3% 6.1% 0.2%
Over Age 65 14.3% 13.7% .6%
Below Federal Poverty Line 5.4% 13.4% -8.0%
Living with a Disability 8.4% 15.6% -7.2%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Apple Valley staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern,
provided in Table AV.6. These hazards were identified as having minimal or no likely impact to critical
facilities: wildfire, dam failure, and landslide. Figure A.3 provides general locations for selected critical
assets in Apple Valley.
Table AV.6: Apple Valley Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Flash Flood Winter Storms Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Drought Extreme Temps Cyber Attack
Changes since the 2016 Plan
City staff identified no significant land use changes and additions to critical facilities since the last plan
update in 2016.
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Figure AV.3: City of Apple Valley – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation
Table AV.7 includes information on Apple Valley’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP). Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table AV.7: Apple Valley NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Apple Valley 270050 12/02/11 23 $5,601,000
Compliance
The City of Apple Valley Code Enforcement Department monitors compliance. In addition, all building
plans are ensured to be compliant with the ordinance. In 2006, the City of Apple Valley was approved for
eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP is a federal program enabling
property owners in participating communities to purchase insurance protection against losses from
flooding. This insurance is designed to provide an alternative to disaster assistance to meet the
escalating costs of repairing damage to buildings and their contents by floods. At the time of this
approval, no flood-prone areas were designated by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
In 2003, prior to our eligibility approval, Dakota County partnered with FEMA to complete a new county-
wide floodplain study. The study was funded with more than $500,000 in federal grants, which
produced new digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and a flood insurance study as part of the
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NFIP. In June 2011, FEMA approved the new FIRMs and insurance study. These changes included the
identification of two areas in Apple Valley designated in zone AE, which identified as areas having a one
percent chance of experiencing a flood each year. These areas include up to 42 residential properties
located directly adjacent to Alimagnet and Keller lakes in the western part of the city. These properties
would be required to get flood insurance only when getting a loan for insurable structures that are
located within the zone. Because the new zone does not encroach beyond the minimum 75-foot
building setback from the ordinary high water line, as established in the City’s shoreland overlay district,
it does not appear that any building construction would occur within the newly established FIRM
zone. Therefore, flood insurance would likely not be mandatory.
The remainder of the city is located in zone X, which is an area outside the 500-year flood, which means
it has a less than 0.2 percent chance to flood annually. These areas are sometimes referred to as
unmapped areas because FEMA does not provide FIRM panels for those parts of the city.
Table AV.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in the City of Apple Valley located
within the digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant
land use categories. The table was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and
Assessor’s Office.
Table AV.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Apple Valley
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Residential $327,200 $316,600 $643,800 1
Total $327,200 $316,600 $643,800 1
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Apple Valley staff reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation
Plan for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the
2022 Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and
addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation
actions and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table AV.9
presents Apple Valley’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy,
priority, lead implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table AV.9: Apple Valley Strategies
APPLE VALLEY MITIGATION STRATEGIES, 2021
1. Provide NIMS and Hazmat training to police, fire, and city department employees
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Multiple
Lead: City Emergency Management, Police Dept.
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Patrol online, city EM
Representative
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $500, local budget
2. Review COOP planning related to emergency medication dispensing planning
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Terrorism, Infectious Disease
Lead: Police Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: City Emergency Management
Est. Cost/Funding Source: none / N/A
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3. Identify emerging and local terrorism risks/concerns through regular involvement with the FBI Joint
Terrorism Executive Task Force Executive Board
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Terrorism
Lead: Police Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: PD
Est. Cost/Funding Source: none/N/A
4. Continue to construct mitigation solutions to flood-prone areas of the city to reduce or eliminate damage and
improve emergency access during flooding**
Priority: Med
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flooding
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Capital Improvement Program
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD/General fund, grant
5. Continue annual infrastructure inspection/maintenance program
Priority: Med
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flooding, Water Supply Contamination
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status / Completion: Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000,000 / budget
6. Update and implement the City of Apple Valley Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Multiple
Lead: Police Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $7,000 / local budget
7. Regularly train with Apple Valley Fire Dept. relating to coordinated response to hostile event including hands
on scenario-based training
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Terrorism
Lead: Police Dept., Fire Dept.
Status / Completion: Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $500 / local budget
8. Reduce Risk to City Network Infrastructure and Software Applications
Priority:
STAPLEE:
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City Information Technology
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD/city budget
9. Continue completing cyber security exercises as part of COOP planning
Priority:
STAPLEE:
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City Information Technology
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD/city budget
10. Regularly develop programs and projects to identify and address cyber-security weaknesses and new
threats (e.g., USB lockdown, vendor management)
Priority:
STAPLEE:
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City Information Technology
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD/city budget
11. Continue ongoing staff training in cyber security and new threats
Priority:
STAPLEE:
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City Information Technology
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD/city budget
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12. Invest in hardware and IT infrastructure improvements (e.g., encrypted storage)
Priority:
STAPLEE:
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City Information Technology
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD/city budget
13. Periodically review best practices through the IT Advisory Team
Priority:
STAPLEE:
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City Information Technology
Status/Completion: New/Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD/city budget
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions/projects; identifies which were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources
Table AV.10 identifies Apple Valley staff resources and their roles in implementing its mitigation
strategies.
Table AV.10: Apple Valley Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department,
Responsible Position
General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing
Mitigation Strategies
Building Inspections,
City Building Inspector
Building inspections, regulation of
new housing development
Enforce safety restrictions including setbacks,
building materials, spacing, and location to
hydrants in new construction areas
Planning and Zoning,
Planning Director
Zoning, development siting, and
restrictions, Comprehensive Plans
Enforce floodplain ordinances and compliance,
proper land use per ordinances
Police, Police Chief Public safety and law enforcement,
emergency response
Emergency response, incident command
training, training for public safety, city, schools,
and businesses
Public Works, Public
Works Director
Development and operations of
public infrastructure (roads,
utilities)
City well inspections and maintenance, 24-7
callout availability, partnership with all city
departments
Fire Department, Fire
Chief
Public and fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Inspect commercial buildings for code
compliance, input into building phase of new
construction, training with police on
coordinated response
Information
Technology: IT Director
City IT infrastructure management Up to date and active IT asset monitoring,
Firewall update and maintenance, Fiber
expansion, Intrusion testing
Table AV.11 identifies Apple Valley’s implementation resources related to processes and ordinances.
Table AV.11: Apple Valley Additional Implementation Resources
Program/Ordinance/Study/ Technical
Document
Adopted or
Revised
Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation
plan
Surface Water Management Plan 2018 Planning document for local drainage system
Capital Improvement Program 2021 Infrastructure upgrades to support hazard mitigation
Annual Budget 2021 Allocates annual operational funding for departments
and staff implementing the City’s mitigation strategies
NIMS Compliance Continued education for new and existing employees
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CITY OF BURNSVILLE
Table B.1: Burnsville Community Data
Population (2020): 64,317
Households: 25,480
Employment/Jobs: 29,675
Area: 27.0 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 41% Residential
19% Parks/Rec.
10% Commercial &
Institutional
10% Industrial
Community Type: Suburban
Undeveloped Area: 7%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Burnsville staff evaluated potential hazards
using the Dakota County rating model (Table
B.2) Burnsville’s hazard ratings are in Table B.3. Figure B.1: City of Burnsville Location
Table B.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance
in 100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table B.3: Burnsville Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning Extent Impact Total
Tornado 2 3 3 4 13
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 3 3 2 3 11
Terrorism 1 4 2 4 11
Flash Flood 3 3 1 3 10
Structural Fire 4 4 1 1 10
Hazardous Material Incidents 4 4 1 1 10
Civil Unrest 3 4 1 2 10
Violent Winter Storms 3 1 3 2 9
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 2 1 3 3 9
Drought 2 1 3 3 9
Extreme Heat or Cold 3 1 3 2 9
Landslide 2 3 1 2 8
Water Supply Contamination 1 2 2 3 8
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 1 2 2 3 8
Cyber Threats 2 4 1 1 8
Wildfire 2 2 1 2 7
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 2 1 3 1 7
Dam Failure 1 2 1 3 7
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General Land Use
Figure B.2 depicts general land
use in Burnsville, with
residential (single- and multi-
family) being the predominant
land use.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table B.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of
Burnsville. Data are from the
Dakota County’s Offices of
Assessor Services and
Geographic Information
Services. Structures identified
as residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure B.2: Burnsville Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table B.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Burnsville
Land Use Land Value Building Value Total Value Structure Count
Commercial $299,029,500 $522,243,900 $821,273,400 514
Exempt $150,445,400 $277,201,100 $427,646,500 339
Industrial $190,123,400 $482,595,800 $672,719,200 387
Other $1,056,900 $4,982,200 $6,039,100 7
Residential $1,443,521,700 $4,781,152,500 $6,224,674,200 17,428
Utilities $21,322,400 $151,674,796 $172,997,204 188
TOTAL $2,105,499,300 $6,219,850,296 $8,325,349,604 18,863
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table B.5 provides current estimates of populations in Burnsville considered by FEMA to be at
potentially increased risk during hazard events.
Table B.5: Burnsville Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Burnsville, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 6.9% 6.1% 0.8%
Over Age 65 15.4% 13.7% 1.7%
Below Federal Poverty Line 7.6% 13.4% -5.8%
Living with a Disability 10.3% 15.6% -5.3%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Burnsville staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern,
provided in Table B.6. Figure B.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in Burnsville.
Table B.6: Burnsville Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan) Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease, Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide Cyber Attack
Changes since the 2011 Plan
Burnsville staff identified use changes and additions to critical facilities since the plan update in 2016:
1. New Fire Station 1 will be completed in October 2021, old Fire Station 1 will be decommissioned and
demolished.
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Figure B.3: City of Burnsville – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table B.7 includes information on Burnsville’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP). Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table B.7: Burnsville NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Burnsville 270102 12/02/2011 29 $9,625,600
Compliance:
City of Burnsville Floodplain Regulations (City Code Chapter 10), Ordinance 1250 (October 8, 2011), and
the Burnsville Official Zoning Map together govern allowable uses in the floodway, flood fringe, and
general floodplain districts. The City Planner administers and enforces the terms of this ordinance.
Violations of the City Code Floodplain Chapter constitute a misdemeanor subject to prosecution.
Table B.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in the City of Burnsville located within
the digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use
categories. The table was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s
Office.
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Table B.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Burnsville
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Exempt $23,900 $0 $23,900 12
Industrial $7,360,500 $2,251,400 $9,611,900 14
Residential $22,874,400 $4,898,800 $27,773,200 35
Utilities $9,647,900 $133,703,696 $143,351,604 116
Total $39,906,700 $140,853,896 $180,760,604 177
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Burnsville staff reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation
Plan for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the
2022 Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and
addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation
actions and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table B.9
lists Burnsville’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority,
lead implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table B.9: Burnsville All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
BURNSVILLE MITIGATION STRATEGIES, 2016
1. Enhance Information Technology/Fiber Optic Security
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination, Tornado,
Terrorism
Lead: COB
Status/Completion: Existing / complete updates
Implementation: CDA JPA Broadband Assets
Inventory; COB Fiber Vault condition review
project
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $20,000 / Water,
Sewer, IT Enterprise funds
2. Replace aging sewer lines*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flood, Backups
Lead: City Engineer
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Capital Improvement Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / CIP Funds
3. Establish a process to increase monitoring-patrol of identified MANPADS sites
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Terrorism
Lead: Police Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Operations Planning
(EOP)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff time / Budget
4. Continue Emergency Siren Maintenance Plan
Priority: Med
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Natural Disasters, Weather Events
Lead: Emergency Management Coordinator
Status/Completion: Existing / by Summer 2016
Implementation: EOP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $8,000 yearly / Budget
5. Maintain Active List of All 302 Facilities
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazardous Materials, Weather Events
Lead: Emergency Management Coordinator
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: EOP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff time / Budget
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6. Conduct EOC Drill Annually
Priority: Med
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Emergency Management Coordinator
Status/Completion: Existing / each October
Implementation: EOP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff time / Budget
7. Continue NIMS Training for City Staff
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Multiple
Lead: Emerg. Mgmt. Coordinator, Police Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: EOP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff time / Budget
8. Complete Sunset Dam EAP Update***
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flooding
Lead: Public Works Director
Status/Completion: Complete / Ongoing updates
Implementation: Dam EAP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $20,000/Stormwater Fund
9. Continue Fire Prevention Programs
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: Fire Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Fire Prevention Programs
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $5,000 / Budget
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions/projects; identifies which were selected for implementation
*** The City of Burnsville does not intend to pursue FEMA HHPD grant funds during this five-year planning cycle.
Implementation Resources
Table B.10 identifies Burnsville staff roles in implementing mitigation strategies.
Table B.10: Burnsville Staff Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing
Mitigation Strategies
Building Inspections, City
Building Inspector
Building inspections, regulation
of new housing development
Enforce current codes related to building and
property maintenance
Planning and Zoning,
Planning Director
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive
Plans
Follow the Floodplain Regulations set forth in
City code
Police, Police Chief Public safety and law
enforcement, emergency
response
Provide response training to all current and new
employees through annual training and Field
Training processes; Community outreach
programs through the community resource
division, Blue in the School program, and other
committees
Public Works, Public Works
Director
Development and operations of
public infrastructure (roads,
utilities)
Follow the replacement schedule for
infrastructure and capital improvement plans
Fire Department, Fire Chief Public and fire safety
enforcement, emergency
response
Inspect commercial buildings, Plan review, CERT
training for community, Public Education,
community engagement through various
committees and partnerships
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Table B.11 identifies Burnsville’s policy and technical resources for implementing mitigation strategies.
Table B.11: Burnsville Technical Implementation Resources
Burnsville
Program/Policy/Technical
Documents
Year adopted/revised Method of incorporation into the
hazard mitigation plan
Emergency Operations Plan 07-2021 City wide for Emergency Operations
BPD Policy Manual 2021 - Ongoing Directs PD staff at emergency incidents
BFD Policy Manual 2021 - Ongoing Directs FD staff at emergency incidents
Water Resource Management
Plan
05-20-02; 09-02-08 Updated; 06-03-14
Updated; 11-02-15 Authorized update
Used for Evaluating storm water issues
and CIP improvements
NPDES Permit 04-07-15 Policy Adopted, Annual-2016 Managing City storm water facilities
2040 Comprehensive Plan 2019 Directs future development/operations
Uniform Building/Fire Codes Building: 03-31/20 rewritten
Fire: 02-04-80, many amendments
Standards for new construction and
remodeling
Zoning Ordinance 2021 Flood related building standards
Water Supply Plan 04-10-17 Has Emergency Action Plan
Public Safety Mutual Aid
Documents Multiple documents and updates
Guides neighboring cities in providing
public safety assistance to each other
during emergencies
Public Works Mutual Aid
Document Multiple documents and updates
Guides neighboring cities in providing
public works assistance to each other
during emergencies
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CITY OF COATES
Table C.1: Coates Community Data
Population (2020): 147
Households: 62
Employment/Jobs: 295
Area: 1.4 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 76% Ag./Undevel.
6% Industrial
5% Residential
Community Type: Diversified Rural
Undeveloped Area: 76%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Coates staff evaluated potential hazards of
concern in their community, using the same
rating model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities.
Figure C.1: City of Coates Location
Table C.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table C.3: Coates Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Terrorism 1 4 3 4 12
Tornado 2 1 2 4 9
Structural Fire 2 4 1 2 9
Hazardous/Nuclear Material Incidents 1 4 1 3 9
Wildfire 1 2 3 3 9
Summer Storms 2 1 2 3 8
Winter Storms 2 1 2 3 8
Infectious Disease 1 1 2 3 7
Extreme Heat 1 1 3 2 7
Extreme Cold 1 1 3 2 7
Drought 1 1 2 2 6
Flash Flood N/A N/A N/A N/A
Water Supply Contamination, including
WWTP Failure N/A N/A N/A N/A
Overland Flood N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dam Failure N/A N/A N/A N/A
Landslide N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cyber Security
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General Land Use
Figure C.2 depicts general land
use in Coates, with agriculture
being the predominant land
use.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table C.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of Coates.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories.
Figure C.2: Coates Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table C.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Coates
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Agricultural $5,500,800 $430,700 $5,931,500 6
Commercial $1,498,800 $2,268,500 $3,767,300 25
Exempt $533,200 $204,500 $737,700 2
Industrial $1,472,800 $3,725,800 $5,198,600 8
Other $61,500 $0 $61,500 2
Residential $2,972,400 $8,666,100 $11,638,500 106
TOTAL $12,039,500 $15,295,600 $27,335,100 149
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table C.5 provides current estimates of populations in Coates considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table C.5: Coates Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population
Percentage
(%) U.S. (%) Coates, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 4.6% 6.1% -1.5%
Over Age 65 17.1% 13.7% 3.4%
Below Federal Poverty Line 8.7% 13.4% -4.7%
Living with a Disability 10.5% 15.6% -5.1%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Coates staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided
in Table C.6. Figure C.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in Coates.
Table C.6: Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of the Plan)
Critical
Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Cyber Threats
Changes since the 2016 Plan
City staff identified no significant land use changes or additions to critical facilities since the last plan
update in 2016.
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Figure C.3: City of Coates – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
The City of Coates does not participate in the NFIP and has no structures identified to be within the
digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries.
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Coates staff reviewed strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan for
implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022 Plan
update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and addressed
FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation
actions and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table C.7
presents Coates’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority,
lead implementation agency, and estimated costs.
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Table C.7: Coates All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
COATES MITIGATION STRATEGIES, 2016
1. Maintain warning sirens*
Priority: High (16)
Hazards: Violent Storms, Tornado
Lead: City Administration
Status/Completion: Existing / ongoing
Implementation: Yearly inspections
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000 / City budget
2. Grade roads to repair damage from flash floods*
Priority: High (16)
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: Street Department,
Status/Completion: Existing / ongoing
Implementation: As needed
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000 / City budget
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources
Table C.8 identifies Coates staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies. Table C.9
identifies implementation resources related to processes and ordinances.
Table C.8: Coates Staff Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible Position General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing
Mitigation Strategies
Building Inspections,
contracted
Building inspections, regulation of new
housing development
e.g., enforce safety restrictions including
setbacks, building materials and fire
suppression systems
Planning and Zoning, contracted Zoning, development siting and restrictions,
Comprehensive Plans
e.g., floodplain ordinances and compliance
Police,
Dakota County Sheriff
Public safety and law enforcement,
emergency response
e.g., city well inspection and maintenance
Table C.9: Coates Additional Implementation Resources
Program/Ordinance/Study/ Technical
Document
Adopted or
Revised Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation plan
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CITY OF EAGAN
Table E.1: Eagan Community Data
Population (2020): 68,855
Households: 27,609
Employment/Jobs: 51,341
Area: 33.5 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 41% Residential
19% Parks/Rec.
9% Undeveloped
7% Industrial
Community Type: Suburban
Undeveloped
Area: 9%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Eagan staff evaluated potential hazards of
concern in their community, using the same
rating model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities. Figure E.1: City of Eagan Location
Table E.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance
in 100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table E.3: Eagan Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 4 2 2 3 11
Structural Fire 4 4 1 2 11
Cyber Threats 4 4 1 2 11
Tornado 3 3 1 3 10
Violent Winter Storms 4 1 3 2 10
Hazardous Material Incidents 3 4 1 2 10
Terrorism 1 4 2 3 10
Flash Flood 3 2 1 3 9
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 2 1 3 3 9
Water Supply Contamination 1 3 2 3 9
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 1 2 3 3 9
Civil Unrest 2 4 1 2 9
Drought 3 1 2 2 8
Extreme Heat or Cold 4 1 2 1 8
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 3 1 1 2 7
Wildfire 2 3 1 1 7
Landslide 1 3 1 1 6
Dam Failure NA NA NA NA NA
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General Land Use
Figure E.2 depicts general land
use in Eagan, with residential
(single- and multi-family) being
the predominant land use.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table E.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of Eagan.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories.
Figure E.2: Eagan Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table E.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Eagan
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Agricultural $11,899,500 $53,500 $11,953,000 9
Commercial $475,186,100 $874,010,604 $1,349,196,700 516
Exempt $447,957,600 $372,782,000 $820,739,600 416
Industrial $305,861,600 $669,709,100 $975,570,700 400
Other $1,104,700 $2,489,300 $3,594,000 10
Residential $1,924,188,300 $6,388,040,300 $8,312,228,600 19,738
Utilities $4,732,400 $11,817,100 $16,549,500 38
TOTAL $3,170,930,200 $8,318,901,904 $11,489,832,100 21,127
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table E.5 provides current estimates of populations in Eagan considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table E.5: Eagan Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Eagan, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 6.1% 6.1% 0.0%
Over Age 65 12.1% 13.7% -1.6%
Below Federal Poverty Line 5.6% 13.4% -7.8%
Living with a Disability 7.8% 15.6% -7.8%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Eagan staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided in
Table E.6. City staff identified dam failure as not relevant to critical facilities. Figure 3 provides general
locations for selected critical assets in Eagan.
Table E.6: Eagan Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Landslide Cyber-Attack
Changes since the 2016 Plan
Eagan staff identified use changes and additions to critical facilities since the plan update in 2016:
There has been no new development in hazard prone areas. Development continues in the Viking Lakes
area which is bringing more people into the NE corner of the city.
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Figure E.3: City of Eagan – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table E.7 includes information on Eagan’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table E.7: Eagan NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Eagan 270103 12/2/11 39 $11,021,600
Compliance:
Compliance is ensured through use of the City’s official flood zoning map and enforcement of City
Ordinances related to floodplain zones, allowed/prohibited uses, standards, addressing violations, plan
review, and inspections.
Table E.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in Eagan located within the digital flood
insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use categories. The
table was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office.
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Table E.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Eagan
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Exempt $10,853,200 $23,133,500 $33,986,700 11
Total $10,853,200 $23,133,500 $33,986,700 11
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Eagan staff reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022
Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and
addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation
actions and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table E.9
lists Eagan’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table E.9: Eagan All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
EAGAN MITIGATION STRATEGIES, 2021
1. Address security needs for ongoing newly identified threats.
Priority: High
Hazards: Cyber Security
Lead: IT Department, IT Network Supervisor
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Risk and Information Security
Committee (RISC)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff time / Budget
2. Continue storm water pond expansion and maintenance.
Priority: High
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: Public Works, City Engineer
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Capital Improvement Program
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $250,000 annually /
Local, with County, State, or federal
3. Adopt the most recent Minnesota Fire Code (2020).*
Priority: Med
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: Fire Department, Fire Marshal
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: City Council Adoption
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / City
Budget
4. Conduct Internal and/or External Network Information Security Assessments and Penetration Tests.
Priority: Med
Hazards: Cyber Security
Lead: IT Department, IT Network Supervisor
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: RISC
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $8-16K (assess), $20K
(tests) / Local, possible State, or federal
5. Update Building Code with most recent State code changes.
Priority: Med
Hazards: Summer Storms, Structural Fire
Lead: Community Development, Chief Building
Official
Status/Completion: Existing / Every three years
Implementation: Local Building Code
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Budget
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6. Continue regular planning meetings with City Staff and NFL franchise.
Priority: Med
Hazards: Summer Storms, Structural Fire,
Extreme Heat
Lead: Lead Dept. to vary as development and
tenancy progress; responsible position will be
head planner
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Cooperative planning:
Community Development, Engineering, Police,
and Fire
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Budget
7. Train new staff from multiple departments in the proper reporting and response to illicit discharges to
storm sewers and surface waters.
Priority: Low
Hazards: Hazmat, Water Supply Contamination
Lead: Water Resources Manager
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program (SWPPP)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Budget
8. Continue to work with State Hazard Mitigation staff to implement lightning detection capabilities
at outdoor venues.**
Priority: High
Hazards: Summer Storms
Lead: Police, Support Services Manager
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
(Notification and Warning)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Budget
9. Evaluate shelter design opportunities with all new Parks construction projects.
Priority: Low
Hazards: Summer Storms, Tornado
Lead: Police, Support Services Manager
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Budget
10. Evaluate physical security needs for government facilities and acquire appropriate resources.**/*
Priority: High
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Police
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Cooperative planning: Police,
PW, P&R, DCDPC
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $150,000-200,000 &
staff time for assessment / TBD, possible grants
11. Improve situational awareness and monitoring efforts regarding events which may incite civil unrest.
Priority: High
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Police
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing, Add
investigative Specialist by 2022
Implementation: Expand monitoring capabilities
of crime analyst and establish new Investigative
Specialist position.
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $110,000 / Budget
12. Update EOC technology to improve local emergency response capabilities
Priority: Medium
Hazards: All
Lead: Police, Fire
Status/Completion: New / 2024
Implementation: Acquisition of new technology
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $89,000 / TBD
13. Expand drone capabilities to aid in expediting response size-up and damage assessment.
Priority: Medium
Hazards: Natural Disasters
Lead: Police, Community Development
Status/Completion: New / 2024
Implementation: Police Drone Team
coordination with Chief Building Official
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / TBD
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions/projects; identifies which were selected for implementation
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Implementation Resources
Table E.10 identifies staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies. Table E.11
identifies process and ordinance resources.
Table E.10: Eagan Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department,
Responsible Position
General Role Processes Implementing Mitigation Strategies
Building Inspections, City
Building Inspector
Building inspections, regulation of new
housing development
Adoption and enforcement of state building code,
evaluation of additional safety standards and revision of
city ordinance as needed.
Planning and Zoning,
Planning Director
Zoning, development, Comprehensive
Plans
Floodplain management and land use planning.
Police, Police Chief Public safety, law enforcement,
emergency response
Emergency response training, public safety education,
emergency operations planning.
Public Works, Public Works
Director
Development and operations of public
infrastructure (roads, utilities)
Management of transportation infrastructure, storm and
sanitary sewer systems and the water production system,
and surface water protection.
Fire Department, Fire Chief Public and fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Emergency response training, public education, fire code
enforcement in construction.
Risk-Security Information
Committee
Evaluate, address cyber security
concerns for City of Eagan
Table E.11: Eagan Additional Implementation Resources
Eagan Program/Policy/Technical Documents Year adopted/
revised
Method of incorporation into the hazard
mitigation plan
Storm Water Management Plan 2008, (MS4 in 2013) Flood management reference
Capital Improvement Program 2020 Infrastructure upgrades to support hazard
mitigation
Emergency Preparedness Plan 2019 Hazard ID and ranking
Water Quality and Wetland Management Plan 2020 Flood control reference, pond sediment removal
Water Supply Distribution Report 2008 Reference document related to drinking water
protection hazard
Comprehensive Sewer Plan 2008 Infrastructure improvement information
2040 Comprehensive Plan 2020
Supports mitigation efforts through sharing
consistent objectives in the area of reducing the
impacts of known hazards
City Code Chapter 4 - Construction Licensing,
Permits and Regulations, Excavations, and Mobile
Home Parks
2010 (Includes the State Building Code), reference
regarding garage door requirements
City Code Chapter 10, Sec. 10.40 - Minnesota
Uniform Fire Code 2010 Reference regarding grill ordinance
City Code Chapter 11, Sec. 11.66 - Floodplain
Overlay District 2010 Reviewed to ensure consistent floodplain
management objectives
City Code Chapter 11, Sec. 11.67 - Wetlands
Protection and Management Regulations 2010 Reference regarding existing flood control
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CITY OF FARMINGTON
Table F.1: Farmington Community Data
Population (2020): 23,632
Households: 7,906
Employment/Jobs: 4,431
Area: 14.8 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 52% Ag/Undevel.
27% Residential
11% Park and Rec
Community Type: Emerging Suburban
Edge
Undeveloped Area: 52%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Farmington staff evaluated potential hazards of
concern in their community, using the same
rating model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities. Figure F.1: City of Farmington Location
Table F.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table F.3: Farmington Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Water Supply Contamination 2 4 2 4 12
Terrorism 2 4 3 3 12
Cyber Threats 3 4 2 3 12
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 4 4 1 2 11
Structural Fire 4 4 1 2 11
Hazardous Material Incidents 2 4 2 3 11
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 2 4 3 2 11
Extreme Heat or Cold 4 1 3 2 10
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 2 1 3 4 10
Civil Unrest 2 4 2 2 10
Tornado 2 3 1 3 9
Violent Winter Storms 2 2 3 2 9
Flash Flood 3 4 1 1 9
Drought 3 1 3 1 8
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 3 1 1 2 7
Wildfire 1 4 1 1 7
Landslide 1 4 1 1 7
Dam Failure 1 4 1 1 7
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General Land Use
Figure F.2 depicts general land
use in Farmington, with
agricultural and open being the
predominant land use.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table F.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of
Farmington. Data are from the
Dakota County’s Offices of
Assessor Services and
Geographic Information
Services. Structures identified
as residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories.
Figure F.2: Farmington Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table F.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Farmington
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Agricultural $51,288,900 $4,783,700 $56,072,600 192
Commercial $28,061,900 $44,133,800 $72,195,700 146
Exempt $37,066,800 $161,975,400 $199,042,200 199
Industrial $14,045,300 $32,342,300 $46,387,600 72
Other $216,700 $804,200 $1,020,900 13
Residential $559,605,600 $1,702,998,800 $2,262,604,400 8,015
Utilities $3,737,100 $21,038,500 $24,775,600 46
TOTAL $694,022,300 $1,968,076,700 $2,662,099,000 8,683
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table F.5 provides current estimates of populations in Farmington considered by FEMA to be at
potentially increased risk during hazard events.
Table F.5: Farmington Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Farmington, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 8.6% 6.1% 2.7%
Over Age 65 7.9% 13.7% -5.8%
Below Federal Poverty
Line 2.2% 13.4% -11.2%
Living with a Disability 6.0% 15.6% -9.6%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Farmington staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern,
provided in Table F.6. These hazards were identified as having minimal or no likely impact to critical
facilities: flash flood, overland flood, dam failure, wildfire, and landslide. Figure F.3 provides general
locations for selected critical assets in Farmington.
Table F.6: Farmington Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Winter Storms Infectious Disease Water Supply Contamination Terrorism Civil Unrest Drought Extreme Temps Cyber Threats
Changes Since the 2016 Plan
City staff identified land use changes and additions to critical facilities since the last plan update in 2016:
• New city wells
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Figure F.3: City of Farmington – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table F.7 includes information on Farmington’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP). Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table F.7: Farmington NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Farmington 270104 2011 10 $2,878,000
Compliance:
Compliance is ensured through use of the City’s official flood zoning map and enforcement of City
Ordinances related to floodplain zones, allowed/prohibited uses, standards, addressing violations, plan
review, and inspections.
Table F.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in the City of Farmington located within
the digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use
categories. The table was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s
Office.
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Table F.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Farmington
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Agricultural $992,800 $779,400 $1,772,200 12
Exempt $1,396,500 $14,501,600 $15,898,100 9
Residential $19,158,300 $61,853,300 $81,011,600 228
Utilities $3,568,400 $20,250,400 $23,818,800 4
Total $25,116,000 $97,384,700 $122,500,700 253
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Farmington staff reviewed strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022
Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and
addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation
actions and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table F.9
presents Farmington’s strategies, with information on hazards, priority, implementation lead, and costs.
Table F.9: Farmington All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
FARMINGTON MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Identify 302 Facilities, Debris Management and Staging Plans.**
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Summer Storms, Tornado, Hazmat
Incidents
Lead: Police Dept., Public Works
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source:
2. Continue Water Tower Inspection*
Priority: Medium-High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Lead: Water Department
Status/Completion: Existing / Continual
Implementation: As needed
Est. Cost/Funding Source: City Budget
3. Replace water and sewer lines identified as insufficient*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Floods, Backups
Lead: City Engineer
Status/Completion: Existing-New / Ongoing
Implementation: Capital Improvement Program
Est. Cost/Funding Source: varies / City Budget,
Bonding
4. Wellhead Protection Maintenance*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Lead: City Administration, MN Dept. of Health
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: City Permits
Est. Cost/Funding Source:
5. Fire Truck Replacement or Refurbishment*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire, Multiple Natural
Hazards
Lead: Fire Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / TBT
Implementation: Emergency Operations Plan,
Capital Improvement Program, Mutual Aid
Agreements
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $100,000 yearly /
General Fund
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6. Police Car Replacement*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Multiple
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / TPT
Implementation: Emergency Operations Plan,
Capital Improvement Program, Mutual Aid
Agreements
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $170,000 yearly /
General Fund
7. Continue NIMS training
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Police Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Operations Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time/ City Budget
8. Examine solutions for Vermillion River Flooding
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flood
Lead: Engineering, Public Works, Police
Status / Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Engineering, Public Works,
Police
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / City
Budget
14. Continue to construct mitigation solutions to flood-prone areas of city to reduce or eliminate damage and
improve emergency access during flooding.
Priority: High
Hazards: Flood
Lead: City Staff-Engineering, Public Works
Status / Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / City
Budget
15. Complete Detailed Flood Study
Priority: High
Hazards: Flood
Lead: Staff: Engineering, Public Works
Status / Completion: New / 2022
Implementation: CIP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / City Budget
16. Reduce Risk to County Network Infrastructure and Software Applications
Priority: High
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City IT
Status / Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / City Budget
17. Continue completing cyber security exercises as part of COOP planning
Priority: High
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City IT
Status / Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / City Budget
18. Regularly develop programs and projects to identify and address cyber-security weaknesses and new
threats (e.g., USB lockdown, vendor management)
Priority: High
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City IT
Status / Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / City Budget
19. Continue ongoing staff training in cyber security and new threats
Priority: High
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City IT
Status / Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / City Budget
20. Invest in hardware and IT infrastructure improvements (e.g., encrypted storage)
Priority: High
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City IT
Status / Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / City Budget
21. Periodically review best practices through the IT Advisory Team
Priority: High
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: City IT
Status / Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / City Budget
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22. Municipal service vehicle replacement
Priority: Low
Hazards: Severe Weather, Tornado, Flooding
Lead: Public Works
Status / Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: CIP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / City Budget
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table F.10 identifies Farmington staff resources and their roles in implementing its mitigation strategies.
Table F.10: Farmington Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department,
Responsible Position
General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing
Mitigation Strategies
Building inspections:
Ken Lewis
Building inspections, regulation of
new housing development
Enforce safety restrictions, e.g., setbacks,
building materials, fire suppression systems
Planning/Zoning:
Tony Wippler
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive Plans
Floodplain ordinances and compliance
Police: Chief
Gary Rutherford
Public safety and law enforcement,
emergency response
Response training, public safety education
Public Works:
Katy Gehler
Development and operations of
public infrastructure (roads, utilities)
City well inspection and maintenance
Fire Department:
Chief Justin Elvestad
Public and fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Inspect commercial structures for fire hazards
Table F.11 identifies implementation resources related to processes and ordinances.
Table F.11: Farmington Additional Implementation Resources
Program/Ordinance/Study/
Technical Document
Adopted or
Revised Relation to the Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
1. Emergency Operations Plan 2015 Response and recovery
2. Capital Improvement Plan Annually Equipment replacement and procurement
3. Street Improvement Plan Annually Maintenance and Reconstruction
4. Zoning Ordinance Annually Development standards
5. Building Codes Annually City utilizes State Building Codes
6. MN Uniform Fire Code Annually City utilizes State Fire Codes
7. Storm Water Management 2015 Standards for run-off control Existing and new
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CITY OF HAMPTON
Table HM.1: Hampton Community Data
Population (2020): 744
Households: 274
Employment/Jobs: 205
Area: 1.3 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 74% Ag./Undevel.
15% Residential
2% Park and Rec.
Community Type: Rural Center/Ag.
Undeveloped Area: 74%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Hampton representatives evaluated potential
hazards of concern in their community, using
the same rating model used by Dakota County
and other participating cities.
Figure HM.1: City of Hampton Location
Table HM.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table HM.3: Hampton Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent Likely Impact Total
Violent Winter Storms 4 2 3 1.5 10.5
Terrorism 1 4 2 3 10
Wildfire 1.5 4 2.5 2 9
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 2 1 3 3 9
Dam Failure 1 3 2 3 9
Violent Summer Storms 2 2.5 2 2 8.5
Structural Fire 1.5 4 1 2 8.5
Hazardous Material Incidents 2 4 1 1.5 8.5
Tornado 1.5 3 1 2.5 8
Drought 2 1 3 2 8
Extreme Heat or Cold 2 1 3 2 8
Civil Unrest 1 4 1 2 8
Flash Flood 1 2 2 2.5 7.5
Cyber Threats 1 4 1 1 7
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 1 1 2 2.5 6.5
Water Supply Contamination 1 1 2 1 5
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 1 1 2 1 5
Landslide 1 1 1 1 4
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General Land Use
Figure HM.2 depicts general
land use in Hampton, with
agricultural and open being the
predominant land use.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table HM.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of
Hampton. Data are from the
Dakota County’s Offices of
Assessor Services and
Geographic Information
Services. Structures identified
as residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories.
Figure HM.2: Hampton Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table HM.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Hampton
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Agricultural $3,853,100 $195,200 $4,048,300 18
Commercial $1,147,600 $934,500 $2,082,100 12
Exempt $870,800 $1,381,200 $2,252,000 13
Industrial $149,000 $455,000 $604,000 7
Residential $13,698,700 $43,766,700 $57,465,400 327
HAMPTON Total $19,719,200 $46,732,600 $66,451,800 377
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table HM.5 provides current estimates of populations in Hampton considered by FEMA to be at
potentially increased risk during hazard events.
Table HM.5: Hampton Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population
Percentage
(%) U.S. (%) Hampton, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 5.5% 6.1% -0.6%
Over Age 65 4.4% 13.7% -9.3%
Below Federal Poverty Line 7.7% 13.4% -5.7%
Living with a Disability 4.5% 15.6% -11.1%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Hampton representatives evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of
concern, provided in Table HM.6. These hazards were identified as having minimal or no likely impact to
critical facilities: hazmat incidents, flash flood, winter storms, water supply contamination, overland
flood, wildfire, drought, extreme temperatures, dam failure, and landslide. Figure 3 provides general
locations for selected critical assets in Hampton.
Table HM.6: Assessment of Critical Assets, Hampton (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease / Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide Cyber Attack
Changes since the 2016 Plan
City staff identified no significant land use changes or additions to critical facilities since the last plan
update in 2016.
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Figure HM.3: City of Hampton – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
The City of Hampton does not participate in in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). GIS
analyses of DFIRM boundaries and property data did not locate structures within the floodplain in the
City of Hampton.
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Hampton officials reviewed strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022
Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and
addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation
actions and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table 7
presents Hampton’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy,
priority, lead implementation agency, and estimated costs.
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Table 7: Hampton All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
HAMPTON MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Replace clay sewer lines.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Floods, Backups
Lead: City Engineer, W/S Supt., City Council
Status/Completion: Nearly complete / Ongoing
Implementation: Capital improvement Program
(CIP)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / Budget,
Bonding
2. Erect new water tower.*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire Protection, Supply
Lead: City Engineer, W/S Supt., City Council
Status/Completion: Existing / 2024
Implementation: CIP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1 Million / Budget,
Bonding
3. Continue to document City critical infrastructure in GIS.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: City Engineer, Water-Sewer
Superintendent
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Budget and CIP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / City Budget,
Bonding
4. Continue to participate in NIMS training.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Randolph-Hampton Fire Dept. and City,
Fire Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Budget
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / City Budget
5. Continue to invest in infrastructure improvements, as funding allows.**
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: City Council
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Budget
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / City Budget
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
**Evaluates a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identifies which actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table HM.8 identifies Hampton staff resources and their roles in implementing its mitigation strategies.
Table HM.8: Hampton Staff Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible Position General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing
Mitigation Strategies
Building Inspections, City Building
Inspector (MNSPECT, LLC)
Building inspections, regulation of
new housing development
Enforce restrictions: setbacks, building
materials and fire suppression systems
Planning and Zoning: Planning
Commission, Consulting Planner
(Bolton and Menk)
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive Plans
Floodplain ordinances and compliance
Law Enforcement, Dakota County
Sheriff’s Office
Public safety, law enforcement,
emergency response
Response training, public safety
education
Public Works, City Engineer (Bolton
and Menk)
Develop/operate public
infrastructure (roads, utilities)
City well inspection and maintenance
Fire Department, Fire Chief Fire safety enforcement, emergency
response
Inspect commercial structures for
hazards
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Department, Responsible Position General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing
Mitigation Strategies
City Council and Mayor City governance Policy, annual budgets and CIP
Table HM.9 identifies implementation resources related to processes and ordinances.
Table HM.9: Hampton Additional Implementation Resources
Program/Ordinance/Document Adopted-
Revised Relation to Mitigation Plan Implementation
Emergency Operations Plan, EOC Drills Increases ability to respond in emergencies, enhance
communications
Capital Improvement Plan and Annual
Budget Annually Allocates funds to City priorities (structural and
operations)
Zoning Ordinance Allows uses within areas of the cities, avoiding hazard
prone areas
Building Codes Emphasize safe construction requirements
Standard Operating Guidelines for
Emergencies Define and update protocols for emergency situations
Comprehensive Plan 12-10-2019 Addresses future growth needs in the City
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CITY OF HASTINGS
Table HS.1: Hastings Community Data
Population (2020): 22,154
Households: 9,129
Employment/Jobs: 6,972
Area: 12.0 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 33% Residential
21% Ag./Undevel.
18% Park/Rec.
5.% Institutional
Community Type: Emerging Suburb Edge
Undeveloped Area: 21%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Hastings staff evaluated potential hazards of
concern in their community, using the same
rating model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities. Figure HS.1: City of Hastings Location
Table HS.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table HS.3: Hastings Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 4 3 3 3 13
Tornado 3 4 2 3 12
Structural Fire 4 4 1 2 11
Hazardous Material Incidents 3 4 1 2 11
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 4 1 3 3 11
Water Supply Contamination 3 4 2 2 11
Cyber Threats 4 4 1 2 11
Extreme Heat or Cold 4 1 3 2 10
Violent Winter Storms 3 1 3 2 9
Drought 2 1 3 3 9
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 2 4 1 2 9
Terrorism 2 4 1 2 9
Civil Unrest 2 3 2 2 9
Dam Failure 1 4 1 3 9
Wildfire 1 4 1 2 8
Landslide 1 4 1 2 8
Flash Flood 2 2 1 2 7
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 3 1 1 2 7
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General Land Use
Figure HS.2 depicts general land
use in Hastings, with residential
(single- and multi-family) being
the predominant land use.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table HS.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of
Hastings.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure HS.2: Hastings Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table HS.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Hastings
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Agricultural $7,852,600 $725,900 $8,578,500 22
Commercial $64,508,600 $110,575,900 $175,084,500 255
Exempt $68,704,800 $310,686,296 $379,391,104 287
Industrial $12,942,600 $35,722,700 $48,665,300 88
Other $0 $70,900 $70,900 6
Residential $473,879,600 $1,607,516,300 $2,081,395,900 9,354
Utilities $494,100 $1,228,900 $1,723,000 2
TOTAL $628,382,300 $2,066,526,896 $2,694,909,204 10,014
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table HS.5 provides current estimates of populations in Hastings considered by FEMA to be at
potentially increased risk during hazard events.
Table HS.5: Hastings Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Hastings, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 6.0% 6.1% -0.1%
Over Age 65 17.0% 13.7% 3.3%
Below Federal Poverty Line 6.8% 13.4% -6.6%
Living with a Disability 12.2% 15.6% -3.4%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Hastings staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided
in Table HS.6. Figure HS.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in Hastings.
Table HS.6: Hastings Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temperatures Dam Failure Landslide Cyber Security Threats
Changes since the 2016 Plan
Hastings staff identified no significant land use changes or additions to critical facilities since the plan
update in 2016.
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Figure HS.3: City of Hastings – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table HS.7 includes information on Hasting’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP). Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table HS.7: Hastings NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Hastings 270105 3/16/16 13 $3,292,500
Compliance:
Title XV, Chapter 151 of the Hastings City Ordinance governs land use restrictions in floodplain.
Compliance is ensured through use of the City’s official flood zoning map and enforcement of Title XV,
Chapter 151 related to floodplain zones, allowed/prohibited uses, standards, addressing violations, plan
review, and inspections. The City works with the Corp of Engineers on annual inspections of flood levees
in the City.
Table HS.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in Hastings located within the digital
flood insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use categories.
The table was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office.
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Table HS.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Hastings
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Exempt $2,151,800 $4,378,400 $6,530,200 38
Residential $3,466,100 $4,917,600 $8,383,700 54
TOTAL $5,617,900 $9,296,000 $14,913,900 92
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Hastings staff reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022
Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and
addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation
actions and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table HS.9
lists Hasting’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table HS.9: Hastings All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
HASTINGS MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Update Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Emergency Management, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Periodic updates
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Fund
2. Replace water/sewer/storm sewer lines (new and existing)*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flood, Water supply
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing and New /
Implementation: Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / TBD
3. Continue wellhead protection
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Wellhead Protection Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,500 yearly / Water
Fund – Commodity Charges
Notes: Plan complete, annual reporting and
notification requirements
4. Continue stormwater management (replacing undersized storm sewers and improving water quality)*
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flooding, Severe Summer Storms
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing and New / Ongoing
Implementation: Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Stormwater
Utility and City Debt
5. Continue with drainage and erosion control plans
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flooding
Lead: Planning, Building Safety
Status/Completion: Existing and New / Ongoing
Implementation: Building Safety and
Community Development
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
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6. Continue to enforce zoning and permits regulations in floodplains**
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flooding
Lead: Planning and Building Safety, Director
Status/Completion: Existing and New / Ongoing
Implementation: Building Safety and
Community Development
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
7. Monitor construction, improvements, alterations, and development in floodplains
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Flooding
Lead: Planning and Building Safety, Director
Status/Completion: Existing and New / Ongoing
Implementation: Building Safety and
Community Development
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
8. Ensure Building Code compliance*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Multiple
Lead: Building Safety, Director
Status/Completion: Existing and New / Ongoing
Implementation: Building Safety and
Community Development
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
Notes: new homes to have two feet of
freeboard/runoff area
9. Continue to enforce mixed occupancy fire alarm ordinance
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: Fire Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing and New / Ongoing
Implementation: Community Development
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Fund
10. Continue to enforce burning bans/restrictions
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Wildfire, Structural Fire
Lead: Fire Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing and New / Ongoing
Implementation: Fire Department enforcement
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Fund
11. Conduct Emergency Operations Center Drills
Priority:
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: All
Lead: Emergency Management, Director
Status/Completion: Existing and New / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency management
training
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Fund
12. Educate and train staff on Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination (IDDE) to eliminate discharge to storm
sewers
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards:
Lead: Public Works/Engineering/Emergency
Management, Director
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Engineering Dept. training
Est. Cost/Funding Source:
13. Evaluate need for additional storm sirens related to community growth
Priority: Medium
Hazards: Severe storms, hazmat incidents
Lead: Public Works/Engineering/Emergency
Management, Director
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Mgmt.
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Grant, general
fund
14. Conduct water main leak detection survey
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Pressure Loss, Road Integrity
Lead: Public Works/Engineering/Emergency
Management, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Public Works
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Water Fund
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15. First Street Flooding Mitigation*
Priority:
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Flooding
Lead: Public Works/Engineering/Emergency
Management, Director
Status/Completion: New / 2026
Implementation: Wall Dam project
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000,000 / federal
FEMA
16. Remove/Demolish Hazardous Property(-ies)*
Priority:
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: City, HEDRA
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Construction projects
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000,000 / HEDRA
17. Vermillion Corridor Update
Priority:
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Aging road infrastructure/utilities
Lead: MNDOT
Status/Completion: New / 2025
Implementation: Roadway project(s)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $115,000,000 /
MNDOT
18. Mitigate Civil Unrest
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Hastings Police, Chief
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Social Impact programs
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $200,000 / City
Budget
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table HS.10 identifies Hastings staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies.
Table HS.10: Hastings Staff Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes and Tools for Implementing
Mitigation Strategies
Building Inspections, City
Building Official
Building inspections, regulation of
new housing development
e.g., enforce safety restrictions including
setbacks, building materials and fire
suppression systems
Planning and Zoning
Community Development
Director
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive Plans
e.g., floodplain ordinances and compliance
Police, Police Chief
Public safety and law enforcement,
emergency response
e.g., response training, public safety
education
Public Works, Public Works
Director
Develop / operate public
infrastructure (roads, utilities)
e.g., city well inspection and maintenance
Fire Department, Fire Chief Public and fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
e.g., response and mitigation, inspect
commercial structures for fire hazards,
building and fire suppression plan reviews,
public education
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Table HS.11 identifies process and ordinance resources.
Table HS.11: Hastings Additional Implementation Resources
Program/Ordinance/Study/
Technical Document
Year
adopted/revised
Reviewed during
plan update?
Method of incorporation into the hazard
mitigation plan
Narrow banding of outdoor
sirens 2011 - 2012 Yes
Completed Working with Dakota County
Educate public on Storm Siren
Policy Spring 2011 Yes Community Relations
Update EOP 2021 Yes Working with Dakota County
Wellhead Protection Updated 2021 Yes Continuous efforts with public
Water Supply Updated 2018 Yes Continuous efforts with public
Storm Water Management Updated 2018 Yes Continuous efforts with public
Mississippi River Flooding Spring 2011 Yes Continuous efforts with public and other
agencies
Drainage and Erosion Control 2016 Yes Continuous efforts with public
Enforce Zoning/permits in
floodplain Updated 2010 Yes Continuous efforts with public
Monitor
construction/improvements Ongoing Yes Continuous efforts with public
Ensure Building Code
Compliance Ongoing Yes Continuous efforts with public
Mixed Occupancy Fire Alarm 2004 – Ongoing Yes Continuous efforts with public
Burning Bans Updated 2018 –
follow DNR Yes Continuous efforts with public
EOC Drill 2021 Yes Organize with city staff
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CITY OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
Table IG.1: Inver Grove Heights Community Data
Population (2020): 35,791
Households: 14,338
Employment/Jobs: 9,602
Area: 30.0 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 38% Ag./Undevel.
31% Residential
9% Park/Rec.
6% Industrial
Community Type: Emerging Suburban
Edge/Rural Residential
Undeveloped Area: 38%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Inver Grove Heights staff evaluated potential
hazards of concern in their community, using
the same rating model used by Dakota County
and other participating cities. Figure IG.1: City of Inver Grove Heights Location
Table IG.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table IG.3: Inver Grove Heights Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 4 3 3 3 13
Tornado 3 4 2 3 12
Structural Fire 4 4 1 2 11
Hazardous Material Incidents 3 4 1 2 11
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 4 1 3 3 11
Water Supply Contamination 3 4 2 2 11
Cyber Threats 4 4 1 2 11
Extreme Heat or Cold 4 1 3 2 10
Violent Winter Storms 3 1 3 2 9
Drought 2 1 3 3 9
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 2 4 1 2 9
Terrorism 2 4 1 2 9
Civil Unrest 2 3 2 2 9
Wildfire 1 4 1 2 8
Landslide 1 4 1 2 8
Dam Failure 1 4 1 2 8
Flash Flood 2 2 1 2 7
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 3 1 1 2 7
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General Land Use
Figure IG.2 depicts general land
use in Inver Grove Heights, with
agriculture/undeveloped open
space being the predominant
land uses.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table IG.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of Inver
Grove Heights.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure IG.2: Inver Grove Heights Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table IG.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Inver Grove Heights
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Agricultural $45,728,900 $4,947,600 $50,676,500 142
Commercial $141,896,800 $173,966,500 $315,863,300 309
Exempt $83,317,300 $167,773,200 $251,090,500 227
Industrial $50,526,700 $115,417,400 $165,944,100 250
Other $501,100 $359,400 $860,500 0
Residential $1,027,100,000 $3,042,437,200 $4,069,537,200 13,897
Utilities $8,440,900 $63,264,000 $71,704,900 127
TOTAL $1,357,511,700 $3,568,165,300 $4,925,677,000 14,952
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table IG.5 provides current estimates of populations in Inver Grove Heights considered by FEMA to be at
potentially increased risk during hazard events.
Table IG.5: Inver Grove Heights Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Est.
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Inver Grove Heights, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 4.9% 6.1% -1.2%
Over Age 65 15.7% 13.7% 2.0%
Below Federal Poverty Line 7.6% 13.4% -5.8%
Living with a Disability 11.6% 15.6% -4.0%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Inver Grove Heights staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of
concern, provided in Table IG.6. Hazards identified as non-applicable to critical facilities include: flash
flood, overland flood, dam failure, and landslide. Figure IG.3 provides general locations for selected
critical assets in Inver Grove Heights.
Table IG.6: Inver Grove Heights Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Winter Storms Infectious Disease/Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Cyber Security
Changes since the 2016 Plan
Inver Grove Heights staff identified no changes to critical facilities since the plan update in 2016, but
noted the following city improvements:
• Rock Island Swing Bridge recreational area and Heritage Village Park
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Figure IG.3: City of Inver Grove Heights – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table IG.7 includes information on Inver Grove Heights’ participation in the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP). Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table IG.7: Inver Grove Heights NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Inver Grove Heights 270106 12/2/11 16 $4,395,000
Compliance:
All building permit applications must meet the Flood Plain Ordinance prior to issuance of a building
permit. The Flood Plain Ordinance is also a part of our concept review prior to submittal of permit
applications. The Community Development Director and City Planner are responsible for issuance of
Flood Plain Permits and compliance with the ordinance.
Table IG.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in Inver Grove Heights located within
the digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use
categories. The table was compiled with data from the Dakota County GIS and Assessor offices.
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Table IG.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Inver Grove Heights
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Commercial $1,466,700 $952,700 $2,419,400 12
Exempt $120,200 $0 $120,200 5
Residential $1,500,600 $2,654,300 $4,154,900 15
TOTAL $3,087,500 $3,607,000 $6,694,500 32
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Inver Grove Heights staff reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard
Mitigation Plan for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry
forward into the 2022 Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City
staff considered and addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation
actions and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table IG.9
lists Inver Grove Heights’ strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy,
priority, lead implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table IG.9: Inver Grove Heights All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Address wellhead protection needs.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Wellhead Protection Plans
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $2,500 yearly /
Water Fund
2. Conduct maintenance on water storage facilities.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Contract Engineering, Record
Keeping
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $10,200 / Water Fund
3. Inspect Wells.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Weekly Checks and Record
Keeping
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $30,000 per well /
Water Fund
4. Sanitary Sewer Lining for Infiltration and Inflow Management.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flooding, Backups
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Maps, Daily Record Keeping
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $75,000 yearly /
Sewer Fund
5. Lift Station Maintenance.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flooding, Backups
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Weekly Checks, Record
Keeping
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Sewer
Fund
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6. Risk Management for Water Treatment Plant.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
(Chlorine)
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Risk Management Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $5,000 yearly /
Water Fund
7. Storm Water Management/MS4/Maintenance.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Flash Flooding, Severe Storms
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: New-Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Storm sewer repair,
improvements
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Stormwater
Utility, General Fund, Bonding
8. Mississippi River Dike Opening Management/Flood Mitigation.
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Flooding
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: New-Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
9. Mass Dispensing Compliance.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Pandemic Influenza, Infectious Disease
Outbreak, Terrorism
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: New-Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
10. Outdoor Warning Siren Maintenance.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Severe Summer Storms, Tornado,
Hazmat
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: New-Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
11. Debris Management.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Severe Summer Storms, Tornado,
Hazmat, Terrorism
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: New-Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
12. Rail/Pipeline Safety.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Severe Summer Storms, Tornado,
Hazmat, Terrorism
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: New-Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
13. Address civil unrest by ensuring that public building security is in place and providing training and
appropriate gear to law enforcement
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency preparedness
training, work planning and operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
14. Address cybersecurity threats with prevention, detection, and remediation
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Cyber Attack
Lead: City IT staff
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency preparedness
training, work planning and operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
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15. Monitor construction, improvements, alterations and development in floodplains
Priority:
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Flooding
Lead: City Planning staff
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Land use authority
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
16. Monitor roadway infrastructure in floodplains
Priority:
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Flooding
Lead: City Public Works staff
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: City public works projects,
land use authority
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
17. Ensure Building Code compliance
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire, Collapse
Lead: City Planning staff
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Code enforcement
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
18. Enforcing Burning Bans
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: City rule enforcement
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / General Fund
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table IG.10 identifies Inver Grove Heights resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies.
Table IG.10: Inver Grove Heights Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Building Inspections, Chief
Building Official
Building inspections, regulation of new
housing development
Enforce safety restrictions, building
materials, and fire suppression
Planning and Zoning, City
Planner
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive Plans
Floodplain ordinances and compliance
Police, Police Chief Public safety and law enforcement,
emergency response
Response training, public safety
education
Public Works, Public Works
Director
Development and operations of public
infrastructure (roads, utilities)
City well inspection and maintenance
Fire Department, Chief Public and fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Inspect commercial structures for fire
hazards
Table IG.11 identifies process and ordinance resources.
Table IG.11: Inver Grove Heights Additional Implementation Resources
Inver Grove Heights Program/Policy/Technical
Documents
Year
adopted/revised
Method of incorporation into the hazard
mitigation plan
Water Supply Plan 2018 Emergency response procedures for staff
Sewer Plan 2017 Infrastructure information
NPDES Permit 2018 Standards for design, O & M
Water Resources Management Plan 2018 Evaluate storm water issues
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Table LK.1: Lakeville Community Data
Population (2020): 69,640
Households: 23,265
Employment/Jobs: 15,888
Area: 37.9 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 30% Ag./Undeveloped
39% Residential
14% Park/Recreation
4% Industrial
Community Type: Suburban Edge
Undeveloped Area: 30%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Lakeville staff evaluated potential hazards of
concern in their community, using the same rating
model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities. Figure LK.1: City of Lakeville Location
Table LK.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100% chance
in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table LK.3: Lakeville Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Civil Unrest 3 3 2 3 11
Cyber Threats 2 4 2 3 11
Violent Winter Storms 2 2 3 3 10
Wildfire 2 4 3 1 10
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 2 2 3 2 9
Tornado 2 2 3 2 9
Structural Fire 3 4 1 1 9
Hazardous Material Incidents 2 4 1 2 9
Terrorism 1 4 3 1 9
Extreme Heat or Cold 2 2 2 2 8
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 2 1 3 2 8
Flash Flood 1 3 1 2 7
Drought 1 1 3 2 7
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 1 1 3 1 6
Water Supply Contamination 1 1 2 1 5
Landslide 1 1 1 1 4
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 1 1 2 2 4
Dam Failure 1 1 1 1 4
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General Land Use
Figure LK.2 depicts general land use in Lakeville, with agriculture-undeveloped open space and residential being
the predominant land uses.
Figure LK.2: Lakeville Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Structural Inventory Value
Table LK.4 provides a current total and estimated value for structures in the City of Lakeville. Data are from the
Dakota County’s Offices of Assessor Services and Geographic Information Services. Structures are identified as
residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural based on associated land uses. “Exempt” includes all
buildings not subject to property taxes, such as government buildings, schools, and places of worship. “Utilities”
includes fixed sites with infrastructure for electricity, sewer, and water. “Other” includes structures that do not
fall into preceding categories.
Table LK.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Lakeville
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of Structures
Agricultural $89,296,700 $5,215,600 $94,512,300 126
Commercial $238,020,400 $333,369,700 $571,390,100 393
Exempt $168,871,600 $340,789,900 $509,661,500 448
Industrial $115,524,000 $268,247,200 $383,771,200 181
Other $2,178,400 $1,913,400 $4,091,800 4
Residential $2,250,529,000 $6,382,164,700 $8,632,693,700 22,752
Utilities $2,121,000 $5,898,200 $8,019,200 26
TOTAL $2,866,541,100 $7,337,598,700 $10,204,139,800 23,930
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table LK.5 provides current estimates of populations in Lakeville considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table LK.5: Lakeville Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Lakeville, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 7.3% 6.1% 0.8%
Over Age 65 9.5% 13.7% -4.2%
Below Federal Poverty Line 3.9% 13.4% -9.5%
Living with a Disability 5.8% 15.6% -9.8%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Lakeville staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided in
Table LK.6. One hazard was identified as non-applicable to critical facilities include: dam failure. Figure LK.3
provides general locations for selected critical assets in Lakeville.
Table LK.6: Lakeville Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease/Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Landslide Cyber Security
Changes since the 2016 Plan
Lakeville staff identified use changes to critical facilities since the plan update in 2016: increase in Senior Care –
(the Moments, Beehive, and Kingsley Shores expansion); Expansion of Airlake Airport; additions at three
elementary schools; and installation of security fencing at city facility in 2020
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Figure LK.3: City of Lakeville – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table LK.7 includes information on Lakeville’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table LK.7: Lakeville NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Lakeville 270107 12/2/11 63 $17,555,500
Compliance:
Compliance is ensured through use of the City’s official flood zoning map and enforcement of City Ordinances
related to floodplain zones, allowed/prohibited uses, standards, addressing violations, plan review, and
inspections. Chapter 101 in City Ordinance and refers to MN Statues chapters 103F and 462.
Table LK.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in Lakeville located within the digital flood
insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use categories. The table
was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office.
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Table LK.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Lakeville
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Commercial $1,489,300 $2,537,700 $4,027,000 3
Exempt $1,548,600 $1,132,700 $2,681,300 8
Industrial $1,563,300 $6,263,500 $7,826,800 5
Residential $33,632,700 $26,706,700 $60,339,400 94
TOTAL $38,233,900 $36,640,600 $74,874,500 110
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Lakeville staff reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan for
implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022 Plan update
as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and addressed FEMA
requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table LK.9 lists
Lakeville’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table LK.9: Lakeville All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
LAKEVILLE MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Develop the Citywide Street Reconstruction Plan.*
Priority: First
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flooding
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Street reconstruction
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $3,250,000 / CIP
2. Conduct Three Echo / Active / Hostile Event Trainings.**
Priority: Second
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing Annual
Training
Implementation: Public and new staff training, new
training models
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Budget
3. Exercise and drill EOC and supervisory staff on storm or transportation accident.
Priority: Third
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: All City Departments
Status/Completion: Existing / Annual
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan,
ongoing review and training with department heads
and staff
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Dependent
on scope / Budget, possible UASI funds
4. Storm watershed maintenance.
Priority: Fourth
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Department Operations Plan,
ongoing maintenance as budget permits
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $10,000 / Budget, taxes
5. Shelter planning with local partners.
Priority: Fifth
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / 2012
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / TBD
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6. Provide school programs to youth, focusing on stoves, smoke detectors, fire safety, and evacuation.
Priority: Seventh
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire (G2: public education)
Lead: Fire Chiefs
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Public Education: Elementary,
Middle school engagement. Annual education and
training.
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Budget
7. Storm Siren Maintenance.
Priority: Ninth
Hazards: Severe Summer Storms, Tornado, Hazmat
Lead: Police, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Management,
contracted annual maintenance/monitoring
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $8,000 / Budget
8. Improve situational awareness and monitoring efforts.
Priority: TBD
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Budget
9. Reduce Risk to City Network Infrastructure and Software Applications.
Priority: TBD
Hazards: Cyber Attack
Lead: IT, Director
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Budget
10. Continue ongoing staff training in cyber security and new threats.
Priority: TBD
Hazards: Cyber Attack
Lead: IT, Director
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Budget
11. Build community partnerships to promote timely response.
Priority: TBD
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Budget
12. Increase preparedness training to reduce injuries and damages from civil disturbance.
Priority: TBD
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Operations
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $100,000 (2020) / Budget
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table LK.10 identifies staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies.
Table LK.10: Lakeville Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department,
Responsible Position
General Role Processes for Implementing Mitigation Strategies
Building Inspections,
Gene Abbott
Building inspections, regulation
of new housing development.
New and existing building inspections of all buildings within
the city; review of buildings involved in a fire or other events
that may comprise structural integrity
Planning and Zoning,
Daryl Morey
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive
Plans
Ensuring compliance with floodplain ordinances and all
applicable federal, state, & city zoning compliance
Police, Jeff Long Public safety and law
enforcement, emergency
response
Public Safety Education, training of officers, community
involvement and training in active shooter/hostile events
Public Works,
Paul Oehme
Develop and operate public
infrastructure (roads, utilities)
City well and water system inspections; road reconstruction
plans that include updates to storm, water, and sewer
systems
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Department,
Responsible Position
General Role Processes for Implementing Mitigation Strategies
Fire Department,
Mike Meyer
Public and fire safety
enforcement, emergency
response
Annual inspection of high hazard buildings; plan review of
all buildings that require fire protection system to ensure
compliance of fire code.
Table LK.11 identifies process and ordinance resources.
Table LK.11: Lakeville Additional Implementation Resources
Lakeville Program/Policy/Technical
Documents
Year
adopted/revised
Method of incorporation into
the hazard mitigation plan
Lakeville Emergency Operations Plan 2020 Action plan for all hazards
Capital Improvements Plan 2020 Infrastructure upgrades and repairs
Damage Reports/Flooding/2005 and 2010 2010 Reviewed historical data on localized flooding
FCC Narrow Banding Requirement 2014 Equipment upgrades to notification system
Zoning Ordinances 2020 Reviewed ordinances for hazard planning purposes
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CITY OF LILYDALE
Table LL.1: Lilydale Community Data
Population (2020): 809
Households: 543
Employment/Jobs: 362
Area: 0.9 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 49% Park and Rec.
14% Residential
4.0% Commercial
Community Type: Suburban
Undeveloped Area: 2.0%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Lilydale staff evaluated potential hazards of concern
in their community, using the same rating model
used by Dakota County and other participating
cities.
Figure LL.1: City of Lilydale Location
Table LL.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Geographic Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table LL.3: Lilydale Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Cyber Threats 4 4 3 3 14
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 4 4 2 3 13
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 4 2 3 4 13
Civil Unrest 3 4 3 3 13
Tornado 3 4 2 3 12
Flash Flood 3 4 3 2 12
Hazardous Material Incidents 3 4 3 2 12
Terrorism 2 4 3 3 12
Violent Winter Storms 4 2 3 2 11
Water Supply Contamination 1 4 2 4 11
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 1 4 2 4 11
Landslide 3 4 1 2 10
Structural Fire 2 4 1 3 10
Drought 3 1 3 2 9
Extreme Heat or Cold 3 1 3 1 8
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 3 1 1 2 7
Wildfire 1 3 1 2 7
Dam Failure 1 1 1 2 5
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General Land Use
Figure LL. depicts general land use in Lilydale, with park-recreation and residential being the predominant land
uses.
Figure LL.2: Lilydale Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Structural Inventory Value
Table LL.4 provides a current total and estimated value for structures in the City of Lilydale. Data are from the
Dakota County’s Offices of Assessor Services and Geographic Information Services. Structures identified as
residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural have the types of structures associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings not subject to property taxes, such as government buildings, schools, and places
of worship. “Utilities” includes fixed sites with infrastructure for electricity, sewer, and water. “Other” includes
structures that do not fall into preceding categories.
Table LL.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Lilydale
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of Structures
Commercial $4,629,500 $8,586,600 $13,216,100 20
Exempt $2,892,700 $262,800 $3,155,500 8
Industrial $725,600 $790,100 $1,515,700 1
Residential $36,248,300 $176,917,900 $213,166,200 66
TOTAL $44,496,100 $186,557,400 $231,053,500 95
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table LL.5 provides current estimates of populations in Lilydale considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table LL.5: Lilydale Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Lilydale, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 0.7% 6.1% -5.4%
Over Age 65 64.9% 13.7% 51.2%
Below Federal Poverty Line 7.0% 13.4% -6.4%
Living with a Disability 28.8% 15.6% 13.2%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Lilydale staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided in Table
LL.6. Hazards identified as non-applicable to critical facilities include: dam failure. Figure LL.3 provides general
locations for selected critical assets in Lilydale.
Table LL.6: Lilydale Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease / Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Landslide Cyber Threats
Changes since the 2016 Plan
Lilydale representatives identified no significant use changes to critical facilities since the plan update in 2016.
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Figure LL.3: City of Lilydale – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table LL.7 includes information on Lilydale’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table LL.7: Lilydale NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Lilydale 275241 12/2/11 5 $1,811,200
Compliance:
Compliance is ensured through Floodplain Ordinance review and enforcement per contracted city planner.
Table LL.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in Lilydale located within the digital flood
insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use categories. The table
was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office.
Table LL.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Lilydale
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Commercial $323,500 $522,500 $846,000 3
Exempt $270,100 $0 $270,100 8
TOTAL $593,600 $522,500 $1,116,100 11
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Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Lilydale representatives reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation
Plan for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022
Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and addressed
FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table LL.9 lists the
City’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table LL.9: Lilydale All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
LILYDALE MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Implement and maintain Stormwater Management Plan.*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flooding
Lead: City Engineer, City Administration
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Ordinances, PUD Requirements
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000 / Property
Owners, Budget
2. Promote recycling of household hazardous waste at the County Recycling Zone
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat Incident
Lead: City Administrator
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Information provided from City
Staff, public safety representatives
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000 yearly / Budget
3. Educate the public on enrolling in reverse 911 services.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: City Administrator
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Public information in city
newsletter
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $200 yearly / Budget
4. Enhance computer security and data recovery.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Cyber Attack
Lead: City Administrator
Status/Completion: Ongoing
Implementation: Contracted review
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000 / Budget
5. Implement storm sewer management project to increase capacity and direct flow.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flood, Overland Flood
Lead: City Engineer, City Administrator
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Project Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Budget
6. Manage surface water runoff.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flooding, Landslide
Lead: City Engineer, City Administrator
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Ordinance evaluation and
implementation
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $37,000 / Budget
7. Create evacuation plan for City facilities.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: TBD
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: with Mendota Heights Police Dept., Chief**
Status/Completion: New / Est. Dec. 2022
Implementation: Needs evaluation
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $5,000 / Budget
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8. Conduct tabletop exercises.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: TBD
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: City Engineer, with Mendota Heights Police
Dept., Chief**
Status/Completion: New / Est. April 2022
Implementation: Training program
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000 / Budget
9. Secure City Facilities (e.g., fencing).
Priority: High
STAPLEE: TBD
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Public Works (through Mendota Heights)**
Status/Completion: New / Est. 2022
Implementation: Assessment and project
development
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Budget
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
**Mendota Heights provides Police, Fire, and Public Works services to Lilydale
Implementation Resources:
Table LL.10 identifies staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies. Table LL.11 identifies
process and ordinance resources.
Table LL.10: Lilydale Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Building Inspections - contract Building inspections, regulation of
new housing development
Enforce safety restrictions including setbacks,
building materials, fire suppression systems
Planning/Zoning/Engineer
contracted
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive Plans
Floodplain ordinances and compliance
Police, Police Chief (contracted
to Mendota Heights)
Public safety, law enforcement,
emergency response
Response training, public safety education
Public Works, City Engineer,
contracted
Develop and operate public
infrastructure (roads, utilities)
City well inspection and maintenance
Fire Department, Fire Chief
(Mendota Heights)
Public-fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Inspect commercial structures for fire hazards
City Council Establish policy, enact budget Budget allocations or plan initiatives
City Administration Decision-support for Council, City
operations
Annual budgeting, work planning, and
reporting processes
Table LL.11: Lilydale Additional Implementation Resources
Lilydale Program/Policy/Technical
Documents
Year
adopted/revised
Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation
plan
Comprehensive Plan 2020
Sets land use vision for community, provides existing
and projected information
Surface Water Management Plan 2018
Establishes standards for runoff controls for new
developments/redevelopments
Zoning Ordinances Multiple Establishes standards for development
Building Code Ongoing City utilizes State Building Code
Minnesota Uniform Fire Code Ongoing City utilizes State Fire Code
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CITY OF MENDOTA
Table M.1: Mendota Community Data
Population (2020): 183
Households: 78
Employment/Jobs: 64
Area: 0.3 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 31% Park and Rec.
26% Residential
16% Ag./Undeveloped
Community Type: Suburban
Undeveloped Area: 16%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Mendota representatives evaluated potential
hazards of concern in their community, using the
same rating model used by Dakota County and
other participating cities. Figure M.1: City of Mendota Location
Table M.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Geographic Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table M.3: Mendota Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 4 2 4 4 14
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 4 3 3 3 13
Civil Unrest 3 4 3 3 13
Tornado 3 3 3 3 12
Flash Flood 3 3 3 3 12
Wildfire 2 4 2 4 12
Landslide 3 4 1 4 12
Hazardous Material Incidents 2 4 3 2 11
Terrorism 1 4 3 3 11
Violent Winter Storms 3 2 3 2 10
Drought 3 1 3 3 10
Structural Fire 2 4 1 3 10
Extreme Heat or Cold 2 1 3 2 8
Water Supply Contamination 1 4 1 2 8
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 1 4 1 2 8
Cyber Threats 1 4 1 1 7
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 2 1 1 2 6
Dam Failure 1 1 1 1 4
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General Land Use
Figure M.2 depicts general land
use in Mendota, with park-
recreation and residential being
the predominant land uses.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table M.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of
Mendota.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure M.2: Mendota Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table M.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Mendota
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of Structures
Commercial $839,300 $2,221,600 $3,060,900 10
Exempt $1,309,300 $1,713,900 $3,023,200 12
Industrial $652,200 $1,468,400 $2,120,600 5
Other $256,900 $122,000 $378,900 2
Residential $11,825,400 $25,955,000 $37,780,400 124
TOTAL $14,883,100 $31,480,900 $46,364,000 153
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table M.5 provides current estimates of populations in Mendota considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table M.5: Mendota Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Mendota, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 5.1% 6.1% -1.0%
Over Age 65 15.3% 13.7% 1.6%
Below Federal Poverty Line 10.9% 13.4% -2.5%
Living with a Disability 13.4% 15.6% -2.2%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Mendota staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided in
Table M.6. Figure M.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in Mendota.
Table M.6: Mendota Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan
Critical Facilities Violent Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Violent Winter Storms Infectious Disease Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide Cyber Threats
Changes since the 2016 Plan
Mendota representatives identified no significant changes to critical facilities since the plan update in 2016.
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Figure M.3: City of Mendota – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table M.7 includes information on Mendota’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table M.7: Mendota NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Mendota 270109 12/2/11 - -
Compliance:
Compliance is ensured through use of the City’s official flood zoning map and enforcement of City Ordinances
related to floodplain zones, allowed/prohibited uses, standards, and addressing violations: Ordinance 809.01.
GIS analyses revealed no floodplain structures in Mendota. The table was compiled with data from the Dakota
County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office.
Table M.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Mendota
Structure Type Total Structures Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value
TOTAL 0 $0 $0 $0
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Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Mendota representatives reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation
Plan for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022
Plan update as ongoing efforts or projects that have not been completed. City staff considered and addressed
FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table M.9 lists
Mendota’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table M.9: Mendota All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
MENDOTA MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Enforce-maintain stormwater management ordinances.
STAPLEE: 9
Hazards: Erosion control
Lead: Community Development
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Local Ordinance
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / City Budget
2. Continue sanitary sewer management.
STAPLEE: 13
Hazards: Sewer back-ups
Lead: City Council, City Clerk
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Sewer Maintenance Schedule
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $6,000 yearly / City
Budget
3. Continue stormwater pond maintenance.
STAPLEE: 10
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: Park Commissioner
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Pond Maintenance Schedule
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000 yearly / City
Budget
4. Water main loop completion and expansion.
STAPLEE: 19
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination, Flood,
Drought
Lead: City contractor
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Water Main Project
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $4.3 M / Bond/Grants
5. Erosion control for bluffs.
STAPLEE: 16
Hazards: Landslide
Lead: TBD
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Erosion control strategies
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / TBD
7. Create evacuation plan for City facilities.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: TBD
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: with Mendota Heights Police Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: New / Est. Dec. 2022
Implementation: Needs evaluation
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $5,000 / Budget
8. Conduct tabletop exercises.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: TBD
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: City Engineer, with Mendota Heights Police
Dept., Chief***
Status/Completion: New / Est. April 2022
Implementation: Training program
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000 / Budget
9. Secure City Facilities (e.g., fencing).
Priority: High
STAPLEE: TBD
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Public Works (through Mendota Heights)***
Status/Completion: New / Est. 2022
Implementation: Assessment and project
development
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Budget
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*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table M.10 identifies staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies.
Table M.10: Mendota Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position General Role Processes for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Building Inspections, contracted,
(A to Z Inspection, Mike Andrejka)
Building inspections, regulation of new
housing development.
Enforce safety restrictions including
setbacks, building materials, and fire
suppression
Planning/Zoning, City Council /
Planning Commission
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive Plans
Floodplain
ordinances and compliance
Police, Mendota Heights, Chief Public safety, law enforcement,
emergency response
Response training, public safety
education
Public Works, city sewer contract
(McDonough)
Development and operations of public
infrastructure (roads, utilities)
City well inspection and maintenance
Fire Department, Mendota
Heights, Chief
Public-fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Inspect commercial structures for fire
hazards
City Council Establish policy, enact budget Budget allocations or plan initiatives
City Administration Decision-support for County, City
operations
Evaluation of alternative, project
identification
Table M.11 identifies process and ordinance resources.
Table M.11: Mendota Additional Implementation Resources
Mendota Program/Policy/Technical
Documents
Year
adopted/revised Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation plan
Storm Water Management Plan 2021 Flood Management Reference
Emergency Preparedness Plan 2021 Hazard ID and Ranking
Comprehensive Sewer Plan 2021 Infrastructure improvement information
2040 Comprehensive plan 2021
Mitigation Plan and Comp Plan support one another through
sharing consistent objectives in the area of reducing the
impacts of known hazards.
City Code Chapter 805, Sec 3-Soil
Erosion and Sedimentation Control 2020 Review control measures to protect exposed slopes.
City Code Chapter 8, Sec 2-Zoning
Districts 2021 Reviewed to ensure consistent floodplain management
objectives.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Table MH.1: Mendota Heights Community Data
Population (2020): 11,744
Households: 4,787
Employment/Jobs: 10,503
Area: 10.0 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 37% Residential
21% Park and Rec.
9% Institutional
Community Type: Suburban
Undeveloped Area: 6%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Mendota Heights staff evaluated potential hazards
of concern in their community, using the same
rating model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities.
Figure MH.1: City of Mendota Heights Location
Table MH.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100%
chance in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Geographic Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table MH.3: Mendota Heights Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 4 2 4 4 14
Cyber Threats 4 4 3 3 14
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 4 4 2 3 13
Terrorism 2 4 3 3 13
Civil Unrest 3 4 3 3 13
Tornado 3 4 2 3 12
Flash Flood 3 3 3 2 11
Hazardous Material Incidents 3 4 2 2 11
Water Supply Contamination 1 4 2 4 11
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 1 4 2 4 11
Violent Winter Storms 3 2 3 2 10
Wildfire 3 4 1 1 9
Landslide 3 3 1 2 9
Structural Fire 3 4 1 1 9
Drought 3 1 3 1 8
Extreme Heat or Cold 3 1 3 1 8
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 3 1 1 2 7
Dam Failure 1 1 1 1 4
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General Land Use
Figure MH.2 depicts general
land use in Mendota Heights,
with park-recreation and
residential being the
predominant land uses.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table MH.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of
Mendota Heights.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure MH.2: Mendota Heights Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table MH.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Mendota Heights
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Commercial $62,021,100 $146,393,900 $208,415,000 121
Exempt $95,295,100 $110,461,800 $205,756,900 221
Industrial $45,251,600 $122,088,700 $167,340,300 51
Other $108,300 $350,500 $458,800 3
Residential $551,922,900 $1,569,623,900 $2,121,546,800 4,362
Utilities $3,119,800 $11,902,400 $15,022,200 62
TOTAL $757,718,800 $1,960,821,200 $2,718,540,000 4,820
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table MH.5 provides current estimates of populations in Mendota Heights considered by FEMA to be at
potentially increased risk during hazard events.
Table MH.5: Mendota Heights Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Mendota Heights, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 5.0% 6.1% -1.1%
Over Age 65 26.0% 13.7% 12.3%
Below Federal Poverty Line 5.0% 13.4% -8.4%
Living with a Disability 9.4% 15.6% -4.2%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Mendota Heights staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern,
provided in Table MH.6. Figure MH.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in Mendota Heights.
Table MH.6: Mendota Heights Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide Cyber Threats
Changes since the 2016 Plan
Mendota Heights staff identified use changes to critical facilities since the plan update in 2016:
• New sports complex and swimming pool at Two Rivers High School
• New extended stay hotel near 494.
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Figure MH.3: City of Mendota Heights – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table MH.7 includes information on Mendota Heights’ participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP). Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table MH.7: Mendota Heights NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Mendota Heights 270110 2/8/1974 9 $2,828,000
Compliance:
Compliance is ensured through the City of Mendota Heights Title 12 Zoning Chapter 3, Critical Area, and Title 12
Zoning Chapter 7, Flood Plain Management. These encompass use of the City official flood zoning map;
prohibited, conditional, and allowed uses in the floodway and flood fringe; and required procedures and
standards.
Table MH.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in Mendota Heights located within the digital
flood insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use categories. The
table was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office.
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Table MH.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Mendota Heights
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Exempt $740,300 $70,900 $811,200 25
TOTAL $740,300 $70,900 $811,200 25
Strategy Review and Development
In 2016, Mendota Heights representatives reviewed their strategies from the 2011 Dakota County All-Hazard
Mitigation Plan for implementation progress (See Appendix III),and to identify strategies to carry forward into
the 2016 Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and
addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table MH.9 lists
Mendota Heights’ strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table MH.9: Mendota Heights All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
MENDOTA HEIGHTS MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Remodel / build Police Department spaces to develop a useable Emergency Operations Center.*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: All
Lead: City Administrator
Status/Completion: Existing/ Fire Station completed
2021
Implementation: Council Approval, CIP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $10 Million / Bonding
2. Conduct a comprehensive review of All Hazard Mitigation Plan every five years.**
Priority: Med
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Emergency Manager
Status/Completion: Ongoing / 2021
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $2,000 / Budget
3. Monitor MANPADS sites.*
Priority: Med
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Terrorism
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan,
monitor development, new construction (2021)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Budget
4. Line sanitary sewers for infiltration and inflow management.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Capital Improvement Program,
monitoring (2021)
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $200,000 / Budget
5. Continue NIMS training for EOP staff.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Police, Fire departments (Chiefs), city staff
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan,
continued tabletop exercises
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Budget
6. Replace outdoor warning sirens.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Severe Storms, Tornado, Hazmat Incident
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $77,000 / City, County
funds
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7. Clean and expand storm water ponds.
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Flash Flood, Severe Storms
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing-New / 2050
Implementation: Council Approval, CIP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $5 Million / Grants,
Budget
8. Create a shared database of §302 facilities.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat Incident
Lead: Emergency Manager
Status/Completion: Existing-New / 2017
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $2,000 / Budget
9. Expand wildfire education and mitigation.
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Wildfire
Lead: Fire Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan,
monitoring
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,500 / Budget
10. Provide landslide prevention and education.
Priority: Med
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Landslide
Lead: City Planner
Status/Completion: Existing-New / Ongoing annually
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $3,000 / Budget
11. Provide public education on reverse 911 service registration.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All, notification
Lead: Police Chief, Fire Chief, Comm. Dir.
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing annually
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan, List
maintenance
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $5,000 / Budget
12. Create evacuation plans.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Police Chief
Status/Completion: New / Dec 2022
Implementation: Conduct needs evaluation
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $5,000 / Budget
13. Conduct tabletop exercises.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Police Chief
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Training program
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000 / Budget
14. Secure City Facilities (e.g., fencing).
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: New / June 2022
Implementation: Engineering Project
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $5,000 / Budget
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table MH.10 identifies staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies.
Table MH.10: Mendota Heights Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Building Inspections:
contracted inspector
Building inspections, regulation of new
housing development
Enforce safety restrictions. E.g., setbacks,
building materials, and fire suppression
Planning/Zoning/Engineer:
City Planner
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive Plans
Floodplain ordinances and compliance
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Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Police: Police Chief Public safety, law enforcement, emergency
response
Response training, public safety education
Public Works: Director Development and operations of public
infrastructure (roads, utilities)
Ongoing inspection and maintenance
Fire Department: Fire Chief Public-fire safety enforcement, emergency
response
Inspect commercial structures for fire
hazards
City Council Establish policy, enact budget Budget allocations or plan initiatives
City Administration Decision-support for Council, City
operations
Evaluation of alternative, project
identification
Table MH.11 identifies process and ordinance resources.
Table MH.11: Mendota Heights Additional Implementation Resources
Mendota Heights
Program/Policy/Technical
Documents
Year
adopted/
revised
Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation plan
Comprehensive Plan 2020 Sets land use vision, provides existing and projected
information
Capital Improvement Plan Annually Ensures equipment necessary to carry out essential functions
Emergency Preparedness Plan 2010 Develops mitigation, response and recovery plans
Street Improvement Plan 2010 Assesses condition of public rights of way, schedule
reconstruction
Storm Water Management Ordinance 2009 Establishes standards for runoff controls for all new
developments and redevelopments
Floodplain Management Ordinance 2011 (ant.) Will adopt new FEMA flood maps and ordinance language
Zoning Ordinance 2010 Establishes standards for development
Building Code Ongoing City utilizes the State Building Code
Minnesota Uniform Fire Code Ongoing City utilizes the State Fire Code
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CITY OF MIESVILLE
Table MS.1: Miesville Community Data
Population (2020): 138
Households: 57
Employment/Jobs: 79
Area: 1.7 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 90% Ag./ Undeveloped
6% Residential
1% Commercial
Community Type: Diversified Rural
Undeveloped Area: 90%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Miesville representatives evaluated potential
hazards of concern in their community, using the
same rating model used by Dakota County and
other participating cities.
Figure MS.1: City of Miesville Location
Table MS.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100% chance in
next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table MS.3: Miesville Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Tornado 4 4 2 3 13
Violent Winter Storms 4 4 2 3 13
Water Supply Contamination 3 4 2 4 13
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 4 4 2 2 12
Extreme Heat or Cold 4 2 3 3 12
Structural Fire 4 4 1 3 12
Flash Flood 4 4 2 1 11
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 4 4 2 1 11
Hazardous Material Incidents 2 4 2 3 11
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 4 1 3 3 11
Terrorism 1 4 3 3 11
Drought 4 1 3 2 10
Cyber Threats 1 4 3 2 10
Civil Unrest 1 2 3 3 9
Dam Failure 1 1 3 4 9
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 1 1 3 1 6
Wildfire 1 1 1 1 4
Landslide 1 1 1 1 4
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General Land Use
Figure MS.2 depicts general
land use in Miesville, with park-
recreation and residential being
the predominant land uses.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table MS.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of
Miesville.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure MS.2: Miesville Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table MS.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Miesville
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Agricultural $7,545,500 $874,100 $8,419,600 16
Commercial $639,800 $1,153,900 $1,793,700 15
Exempt $702,500 $1,016,500 $1,719,000 8
Industrial $123,700 $136,200 $259,900 4
Residential $3,697,000 $10,145,500 $13,842,500 73
Utilities $166,100 $304,700 $470,800 0
TOTAL $12,874,600 $13,630,900 $26,505,500 116
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table MS.5 provides current estimates of populations in Miesville considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table MS.5: Miesville Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Miesville, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 4.2% 6.1% -1.9%
Over Age 65 22.7% 13.7% 9.0%
Below Federal Poverty Line 0.8% 13.4% -12.6%
Living with a Disability 4.2% 15.6% -11.4%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Miesville staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided in
Table MS.6. Figure MS.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in Miesville.
Table MS.6: Miesville Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease / Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide Cyber Threats
Changes since the 2016 Plan
Miesville officials identified changes to critical facilities since the plan update in 2016:
• Flood mitigation culverts installed on Nicolai Avenue.
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Figure MS.3: City of Miesville – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Miesville does not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). GIS review of parcel, building,
and floodplain data identified no floodplain structures.
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Miesville representatives reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation
Plan for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022
Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and addressed
FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table MS.7 lists
strategies for the City of Miesville, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority,
lead implementation agency, and estimated costs.
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Table MS.7: Miesville All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
MIESVILLE MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Maintain city warning sirens.*
Priority: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Tornado
Lead: City Administration
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing yearly
Implementation: Yearly inspections
Est. Cost/Funding Source: City Budget
2. Stormwater management and coulee maintenance.
Priority: Medium
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: Dakota County
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing, as needed
Implementation: Stormwater maintenance plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source:
3. Conduct hazmat training.
Priority: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire, Hazmat Incident
Lead: Miesville Fire Department
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Annual training
Est. Cost/Funding Source:
4. Participate in full-scale exercise with County.**
Priority: Medium
Hazards: All, Tornado
Lead: Miesville Fire Department
Status/Completion: Existing/Ongoing, as available
Implementation: Dakota County EDT
Est. Cost/Funding Source:
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table MS.8 identifies staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies. Table MS.9 identifies
process and ordinance resources.
Table MS.8: Miesville Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible Position General Role Processes for Implementing
Mitigation Strategies
Building Inspections: contracted to
Inspectron, Inc.
Building inspections, regulation of
new housing
Enforce safety restrictions
Planning/Zoning/Engineer: Contracted to
Bolton & Menk
Zoning, development,
Comprehensive Plans
Floodplain ordinances, compliance
Police: Dakota County Sheriff Public safety, law enforcement, Response training
Public Works: Dakota County Public Works Public infrastructure Maintenance and improvements
Fire Department: Fire Chief, Tom Latuff Public-fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Inspect commercial structures for
fire hazards
Table MS.9: Miesville Additional Implementation Resources
Miesville Program/Policy/Technical
Documents
Year
adopted/revised
Method of incorporation into the
hazard mitigation plan
Comprehensive Plan 2020 Sets land use vision for community, provides existing and
projected information
Budget and Capital Improvement Plan 2020 Ensures equipment necessary to carry out essential
functions
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CITY OF NEW TRIER
Table NT.1: New Trier Community Data
Population (2021): 86
Households: 38
Employment/Jobs: 60
Area: 0.2 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 68% Ag. / Undeveloped
21% Residential
10% Institutional
Community Type: Diversified Rural
Undeveloped Area: 68%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
New Trier representatives evaluated potential
hazards of concern in their community, using the
same rating model used by Dakota County and
other participating cities.
Figure NT.1: City of New Trier Location
Table NT.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100% chance in
next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table NT.3: New Trier Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 3 2 3 4 12
Tornado 3 2 2 4 11
Violent Winter Storms 4 2 2 3 11
Flash Flood 3 2 2 4 11
Drought 3 2 3 3 11
Extreme Heat or Cold 3 2 3 3 11
Structural Fire 3 2 2 4 11
Hazardous Material Incidents 2 3 2 4 11
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 3 1 3 4 11
Civil Unrest 3 1 3 4 11
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 3 2 2 3 10
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 2 4 3 1 10
Terrorism 2 1 3 4 10
Cyber Threats 3 1 3 3 10
Water Supply Contamination 2 1 2 4 9
Wildfire 1 2 2 3 8
Landslide 2 2 1 3 8
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General Land Use
Figure NT.2 depicts general land
use in New Trier, with
Agriculture/undeveloped and
residential being the
predominant land uses.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table NT.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of New
Trier.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure NT.2: New Trier Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table NT.4: Structural Inventory and Value, New Trier
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Agricultural $422,600 $29,500 $452,100 5
Commercial $117,200 $345,300 $462,500 3
Exempt $456,600 $866,900 $1,323,500 6
Residential $2,322,000 $4,926,600 $7,248,600 53
TOTAL $3,318,400 $6,168,300 $9,486,700 67
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table NT.5 provides current estimates of populations in New Trier considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table NT.5: New Trier Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) New Trier, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 0.0% 6.1% -6.1%
Over Age 65 11.8% 13.7% -1.9%
Below Federal Poverty Line 6.5% 13.4% -6.9%
Living with a Disability 14.0% 15.6% -1.6%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
New Trier officials evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided in
Table NT.6. Figure Nt.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in New Trier.
Table NT.6: New Trier Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical
Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease / Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide Cyber Threats
Changes since the 2016 Plan
New Trier officials identified no changes to critical facilities since the plan update in 2016.
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Figure NT.3: City of New Trier – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
New Trier does not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). GIS review of parcel, building,
and floodplain data identified no floodplain structures.
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, New Trier representatives reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation
Plan for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022
Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and addressed
FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table NT.7 lists
New Trier’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
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Table NT.7: New Trier All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
NEW TRIER MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Install backup power at water tower.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Severe Summer and Winter Storms
Lead: Water Department, Superintendent
Status/Completion: Existing / TBD
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $10,000 / Cost-share
with County
2. Update Building Ordinance.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire, Severe Storms
Lead: Planning, City Council
Status/Completion: Existing / TBD
Implementation: Local building codes
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $16,000 / Cost-share
with County
3. Complete parking upgrades.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Several, emergency access
Lead: City Council
Status/Completion: Existing / TBD
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $600 / City
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table NT.8 identifies staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies.
Table NT.8: New Trier Staff Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Building Inspections:
contracted
Building inspections, regulation of
new housing
Enforce safety restrictions, e.g., setbacks,
building materials, and fire suppression
Planning/Zoning/Engineer: Zoning, development,
Comprehensive Plans
Floodplain ordinances and compliance
Police: contracted Public safety, law enforcement,
emergency response
Response training, public safety education
Public Works: contracted Develop and operate public
infrastructure
City well inspection and maintenance
Fire Department: contracted Public-fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Inspect commercial structures for fire hazards
City Council Establish policy, enact budget Budget allocations or plan initiatives
City Administration Decision-support for Council, City operations
Table NT.9 identifies process and ordinance resources.
Table NT.9: New Trier Additional Implementation Resources
New Trier Program/Policy/Technical
Documents
Year
adopted/revised Incorporation into the hazard mitigation plan
Water tower / well back up power 2011 Infrastructure upgrades to support hazard mitigation
2040 comprehensive plan 2020 Mitigation plan and comp plan support one another
Emergency preparedness plan 2010 Hazard identification and ranking
Wellhead Protection Plan 2020 Mitigation of potential contamination
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CITY OF RANDOLPH
Table RN.1: Randolph Community Data
Population (2020): 466
Households: 166
Employment/Jobs: 143
Area: 1.0 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 67% Ag. / Undeveloped
19% Residential
5% Park and
Recreational
Community Type: Diversified Rural
Undeveloped Area: 67%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Randolph representatives evaluated potential
hazards of concern in their community, using the
same rating model used by Dakota County and
other participating cities. Figure RN.1: City of Randolph Location
Table RN.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100% chance in
next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table RN.3: Randolph Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 3 4 3 3 13
Tornado 3 4 2 4 13
Extreme Heat or Cold 4 1 3 4 12
Hazardous Material Incidents 2 4 2 4 12
Terrorism 1 4 3 4 12
Violent Winter Storms 4 1 3 3 11
Drought 4 1 3 3 11
Structural Fire 3 4 1 3 11
Water Supply Contamination 1 4 2 4 11
Flash Flood 1 4 1 4 10
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 2 4 1 3 10
Wildfire 1 4 2 3 10
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 2 1 3 3 9
Cyber Threats 1 4 1 2 8
Landslide 1 4 1 1 7
Civil Unrest 1 1 3 2 7
Dam Failure 1 1 2 1.5 5.5
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure N/A -- -- -- 0
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General Land Use
Figure RN.2 depicts general
land use in Randolph, with
Agriculture/undeveloped and
residential being the
predominant land uses.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table RN.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of
Randolph.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure RN.2: Randolph Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table RN.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Randolph
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Agricultural $2,290,100 $142,400 $2,432,500 18
Commercial $396,500 $587,300 $983,800 7
Exempt $1,470,300 $5,080,800 $6,551,100 28
Industrial $495,700 $695,500 $1,191,200 13
Other $48,000 $146,800 $194,800 2
Residential $10,156,700 $33,962,200 $44,118,900 383
Utilities $17,000 $66,900 $83,900 0
TOTAL $14,874,300 $40,681,900 $55,556,200 451
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table RN.5 provides current estimates of populations in Randolph considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table RN.5: Randolph Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Randolph, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 10.4% 6.1% 4.3%
Over Age 65 11.4% 13.7% -2.3%
Below Federal Poverty Line 7.9% 13.4% -5.5%
Living with a Disability 7.7% 15.6% -7.9%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Randolph officials evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided in
Table RN.6. Figure RN.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in Randolph.
Table RN.6: Randolph Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease / Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide
Changes since the 2016 Plan
Randolph officials identified no substantial changes to critical facilities since the plan update in 2016.
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Figure RN.3: City of Randolph – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table RN.7 includes information on Randolph’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table RN.7: Randolph NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Randolph 270112 12/2/2011 - -
Compliance:
Compliance is ensured through use of the City’s official flood zoning map and enforcement of City Ordinances
related to floodplain zones, allowed/prohibited uses, standards, and addressing violations.
Table RN.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in the City of Randolph located within the
digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use categories.
The table was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office.
Table RN.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Randolph
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Exempt $54,000 $0 $54,000 4
Residential $35,800 $7,900 $43,700 1
Total $89,800 $7,900 $97,700 5
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Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Randolph representatives reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation
Plan for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022
Plan update as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed.
City officials considered and addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City officials also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table RN.9 lists
Randolph’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table RN.9: Randolph All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
RANDOLPH MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Water Tower Inspection.*
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply
Lead: Water Department, Superintendent
Status/Completion: Existing / 2020, ongoing
Implementation: As needed
Est. Cost/Funding Source: / City Budget
2. Anhydrous Ammonia Training.
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat Incident
Lead: Fire Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: / City Budget
3. Building Code Updates.*
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire, Violent Storms
Lead: Dakota Community Development Agency
(CDA)
Status/Completion: New / Every three years
Implementation: Local Building Code
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD
4. New Sirens.*
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Summer Storms, Tornado, Hazmat Incident
Lead: Dakota CDA, contractor
Status/Completion: New / TBD
Implementation: Grant, City Funding
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $11,000 / Grants
5. Additional Water Tower.
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply
Lead: Water Department, Contract Installer
Status/Completion: New / TBD
Implementation: City Funding
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $800,000 / City Budget,
Loans
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table RN.10 identifies staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies.
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Table RN.10: Randolph Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Building Inspections:
contracted
Building inspections, regulation of
new housing
Enforce safety restrictions including setbacks,
building materials, fire suppression systems
Planning/Zoning/Engineer:
City Engineer
Zoning, development,
Comprehensive Plans
Floodplain ordinances and compliance
Police: County Sheriff Public safety, law enforcement,
emergency response
Response training, public safety education
Public Works: Water
Supervisor
Development and operations of
public infrastructure
City well inspection and maintenance
Fire Department: Fire Chief Public-fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Inspect commercial structures for fire hazards
City Council Establish policy, enact budget,
enforce ordinances
Budget allocations, plan initiatives
Table RN.11 identifies process and ordinance resources.
Table RN.11: Randolph Additional Implementation Resources
Randolph Program/Policy/Technical
Documents
Year
adopted/revised Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation plan
Comprehensive Plan 2020 Reviewed
Building Ordinance 2019
Zoning Ordinance 2009 Reviewed
Stormwater Ordinance 2010 Reviewed
Current version of State Building Code 2015 Reviewed
Emergency Operations Guideline
Uniform Fire Code 2016 Regular enforcement
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
Table RS.1: Rosemount Community Data
Population (2020): 25,650
Households: 8,931
Employment/Jobs: 7,072
Area: 35.2 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 58% Ag. / Undeveloped
17% Residential
11% Industrial
5% Park and
Recreation
Community Type: Emerging Suburban Edge
Undeveloped Area: 58%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Rosemount staff evaluated potential hazards of
concern in their community, using the same rating
model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities. Figure RS.1: City of Rosemount Location
Table RS.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100% chance in
next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table RS.3: Rosemount Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 4 4 2 3 13
Tornado 4 4 1 3 12
Violent Winter Storms 3 4 2 3 12
Flash Flood 2 4 3 3 12
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 3 3 3 3 12
Drought 4 3 2 2 11
Wildfire 2 4 2 3 11
Extreme Heat or Cold 4 2 3 2 11
Landslide 4 1 3 3 11
Structural Fire 1 4 3 3 11
Hazardous Material Incidents 2 4 2 2 10
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 3 1 3 3 10
Water Supply Contamination 1 4 2 3 10
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 1 2 3 3 9
Terrorism 1 4 1 2 8
Civil Unrest 2 1 2 2 7
Cyber Threats 2 2 1 1 6
Dam Failure 2 1 1 2 6
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General Land Use
Figure RS.2 depicts general land use in Rosemount, with agriculture / undeveloped and residential (single- and
multi-family) being the predominant land uses.
Figure RS.2: Rosemount Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Structural Inventory Value
Table RS.4 provides a current total and estimated value for structures in the City of Rosemount. Data are from
the Dakota County’s Offices of Assessor Services and Geographic Information Services. Properties identified as
residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural have the types of structures associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes buildings not subject to property taxes, such as schools, and places of worship. “Utilities”
includes infrastructure for electricity, sewer, and water.
Table RS.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Rosemount
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of Structures
Agricultural $84,613,400 $5,321,900 $89,935,300 292
Commercial $47,234,400 $60,120,000 $107,354,400 125
Exempt $75,096,200 $125,004,900 $200,101,100 405
Industrial $77,688,700 $172,018,600 $249,707,300 590
Other $499,300 $566,900 $1,066,200 18
Residential $885,137,800 $2,136,126,600 $3,021,264,400 9,345
Utilities $171,100 $4,614,400 $4,785,500 7
TOTAL $1,170,440,900 $2,503,773,300 $3,674,214,200 10,782
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table RS.5 provides current estimates of populations in Rosemount considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table RS.5: Rosemount Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Rosemount, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 7.7% 6.1% 1.6%
Over Age 65 10.1% 13.7% -3.6%
Below Federal Poverty Line 3.7% 13.4% -9.7%
Living with a Disability 6.0% 15.6% -9.6%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Rosemount staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided in
Table RS.6. Figure RS.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in Rosemount. Dam failure was
removed as a hazard consideration.
Table RS.6: Rosemount Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease / Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Landslide Cyber Security
Changes since the 2016 Plan
Rosemount staff identified the following significant land use changes and additions to critical facilities since the
plan update in 2016: New construction of large gathering spaces including the Hope Fieldhouse and the Flint
Hills Sports Complex.
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Figure RS.3: City of Rosemount – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table RS.7 includes information on Rosemount’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table RS.7: Rosemount NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Rosemount 270113 12/2/11 6 $1,190,000
Compliance: Purpose and Intent - The floodplain district is designed to provide floodplain management for
the City of Rosemount in accordance with Minnesota statutes. The intent of the floodplain district is to regulate
the flood hazard areas for the purposes of reducing the risk of loss of life, loss of property, health and safety
hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood
protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and
general welfare.
National Flood Insurance Program Compliance: This section is adopted to comply with the rules and regulations
of the national flood insurance program codified as 44 Code of Federal Regulations parts 59-78, as amended, so
as to maintain the community's eligibility in the national flood insurance program.
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Table RS.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in the City of Rosemount located within the
digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use categories.
The table was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office.
Table RS.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, Rosemount
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Exempt $2,586,400 $282,900 $2,869,300 3
Industrial $4,244,800 $2,908,700 $7,153,500 7
Total $6,831,200 $3,191,600 $10,022,800 10
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Rosemount staff reviewed their strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan for
implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022 Plan update
as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and addressed FEMA
requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table RS.9 lists
Rosemount’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table RS.9: Rosemount All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
ROSEMOUNT MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Maintain a rental property license and inspection program.
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Low
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: Building Inspection Staff
Status/Completion: Ongoing / Each unit inspected
every two years
Implementation: City code, enforcement
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $12,000 / Rental License
Fee
2. Emergency siren replacement and updates.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Severe Storms, Tornado, Hazmat Incident
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Operations Plan (EOP),
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for ongoing
upgrades and preventive maintenance plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $30,000 / General Fund,
Grants
3. Fire truck replacement or refurbishment.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire, Multiple Hazards-
Emergencies
Lead: Fire Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: EOP, CIP
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $150,000 yearly / General
Fund
4. Police car replacement.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire, Multiple Hazards-
Emergencies
Lead: Police Department, Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: EOP, CIP, evaluation of current
leasing program
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $100,000 yearly / General
Fund
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5. Increase water storage and redundancy.*
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply, Fire Suppression
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Comprehensive Water Supply Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $5,000,000 yearly /
General Fund, Development Fees
6. Implement North Central Sanitary Sewer Plan.**
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination (failed septic)
Lead: Public Works and Community Development
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Comp. Plan, Sanitary Sewer Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,500,000 / General
Fund, Property Assessments
7. Code review and revision.
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Low
Hazards: Structural Fire, multiple hazards
Lead: Community Development, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: City code
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $5,000 yearly / General
Fund
8. Identify methods or strategies to protect critical infrastructure from civil unrest.
Priority: High
STAPLEE:
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Police Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: New / 2022
Implementation: EOP, Campus Security Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Domestic
Preparedness Committee
9. Focus efforts for expansion and/or improvement of broadband across facilities and community.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE:
Hazards: Cyber Attack, EOC functionality
Lead: IT Dept., Director
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: EOP/EOC updates
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / CIP-General Fund
10. Provide Trunk Stormwater Discharge System.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE:
Hazards: Flooding
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Comprehensive Surface Water
Mgmt. Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $10M - $15M /
Stormwater Trunk Fund, Development Fees,
Developer-constructed
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table RS.10 identifies staff resources and roles in implementing its mitigation strategies.
Table RS.10: Rosemount Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department,
Responsible Position
General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Building Inspections,
City building inspector
Building inspections, regulation
of new housing development.
Adoption and enforcement of State building code,
revision of City Ordinance as necessary, evaluation and
inspection of safety standards.
Planning and Zoning,
Planning Director
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive
Plans
Floodplain management and land use planning
Police, Police Chief Public safety and law
enforcement, emergency
response
Emergency Operations Planning, public safety education,
emergency response training and purchasing of
necessary equipment.
Public Works, Public
Works Director
Develop and operate public
infrastructure (roads, utilities)
CIP; comprehensive plan execution; manage
transportation infrastructure, storm and sanitary
sewers, and the water production system.
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Department,
Responsible Position
General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Fire Department, Fire
Chief
Public and fire safety
enforcement, emergency
response
Emergency response training, fire code enforcement,
and public education.
Table RS.11 identifies process and ordinance resources.
Table RS.11: Rosemount Additional Implementation Resources
Rosemount Program, Policy, and
Technical Documents
Year
adopted-
revised
Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation plan
Emergency Operations Plan 2021 City follows the Emergency Operations Plan when an emergency or
natural disaster occurs.
Minnesota State Building Code 2007 All new buildings must meet building code.
Minnesota State Fire Code 2007 All new buildings and changes in use must meet fire code.
Rental Licensing and Inspection
Code 2008 All rental units must be inspected at least once every two years to
ensure compliance with City, building, and fire codes.
Municipal Water and Sewer Code 2007
Controls the use and connection onto the City water and sewer
system. Requires failing private systems to connect to public system
when available to eliminate health issues from failed private
systems.
Right-of-Way Management
Ordinance 2008
Controls the location and construction of public and private utilities.
Provides accurate records of utility locations for use in emergencies
and requires separation of utility that may damage or impact each
other if the utility line were to leak.
Health and Sanitation Ordinance 2012
Regulates solid waste (garbage), weeds and vegetation, and
composting. The regulation is to minimize the chance or impact of
health issues that could arise from unsanitary conditions.
Police Regulations Code 2015
Controls and regulations alarm systems, alcohol, animals, drugs,
firearm discharge, graffiti and minors to discourage terroristic acts,
property damage, and physical crimes.
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code 2021
Controls use and parking of vehicles in the right-of-way to allow free
travel for public works vehicles during winter storm events and
emergency vehicles during an emergency event.
Surface Water and Storm water
Management Ordinance 2015
Controls the use of existing surface water bodies and the
construction and management of stormwater infrastructure. The
controls intend to limit health impacts from exposure to surface
water bodies and control flood damage due to weather events.
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance 2016
Controls the development of land and buildings to ensure that there
is enough space and distance between buildings and uses to reduce
the chance an emergency at a building or use would affect the
neighboring buildings/uses. Also regulates streets and utilities in
developments to ensure that emergency vehicles and personnel can
reach and react at locations if an emergency event occurs.
Rosemount Comprehensive Plan 2020 Guides the future development of the City including an adequate
roads, utilities, and emergency facilities.
Capital Improvement Plan 2020
Plans and budgets to ensure that roads, utilities, and emergency
vehicles and facilities are purchased, constructed, and maintained;
supports hazard mitigation
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CITY OF SOUTH ST. PAUL
Table SS.1: South St. Paul Community Data
Population (2020): 20,769
Households: 8,432
Employment/Jobs: 5,863
Area: 6.2 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 43% Residential
11% Industrial
11% Park and
Recreational
Community Type: Urban Center
Undeveloped Area: 8%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
South St. Paul staff evaluated potential hazards of
concern in their community, using the same rating
model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities. Figure SS.1: City of South St. Paul Location
Table SS.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100% chance in
next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table SS.3: South St. Paul Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Civil Unrest 2 3 3 3 11
Cyber Threats 4 4 1 2 11
Structural Fire 3 4 1 2 10
Water Supply Contamination 1 4 2 3 10
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 1 4 2 3 10
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 4 2 1 2 9
Flash Flood 3 3 1 2 9
Extreme Heat or Cold 4 1 3 1 9
Hazardous Material Incidents 2 4 1 2 9
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 3 1 3 2 9
Terrorism 1 4 1 3 9
Tornado 3 2 1 2 8
Violent Winter Storms 4 1 2 1 8
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 3 1 1 3 8
Drought 3 1 3 1 8
Landslide 1 1 1 2 5
Wildfire 1 1 1 1 4
Dam Failure 1 1 1 1 4
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General Land Use
Figure SS.2 depicts general land
use in South St. Paul, with
residential (single- and multi-
family) being the predominant
land use.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table SS.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the South St. Paul.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure SS.2: South St. Paul Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table SS.4: Structural Inventory and Value, South St. Paul
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Commercial $31,170,900 $53,229,500 $84,400,400 183
Exempt $52,047,100 $100,417,600 $152,464,700 296
Industrial $46,154,000 $115,235,500 $161,389,500 177
Other $96,700 $0 $96,700 2
Residential $406,478,400 $1,270,476,700 $1,676,955,100 11,831
Utilities $282,700 $1,760,800 $2,043,500 5
TOTAL $536,229,800 $1,541,120,100 $2,077,349,900 12,494
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table SS.5 provides current estimates of populations in South St. Paul considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table SS.5: South St. Paul Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) South St. Paul, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 6.7% 6.1% 0.6%
Over Age 65 13.0% 13.7% -0.7%
Below Federal Poverty Line 11.0% 13.4% -2.4%
Living with a Disability 11.1% 15.6% -4.5%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
South St. Paul staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided in
Table SS.6. Figure SS.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in South St. Paul.
Table SS.6: South St. Paul Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease / Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide Cyber Threats
Changes since the 2016 Plan
City staff identified no significant land use changes and additions to critical facilities since the last plan update in
2016.
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Figure SS.3: City of South St. Paul – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table SS.7 includes information on South St. Paul’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table SS.7: South St. Paul NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
South St. Paul 270114 12/2/11 17 $11,652,400
Compliance:
The City of South St. Paul Planning and Zoning Department monitors compliance with the terms of the City’s
floodplain management ordinance, which states: “No new structure or land shall hereafter be used and no
structure shall be constructed, located, extended, converted, or structurally altered without full compliance
with the terms of this Ordinance and other applicable regulations which apply to uses within the jurisdiction
of this section. Within the Floodway and Flood Fringe districts, all uses not listed as permitted uses or
conditional uses in subsections (d) and (e) that follow, respectively, shall be prohibited.” The Ordinance
covers permitted and prohibited uses, permitting processes, variances, non-conforming uses, and violations.
Table SS.8 provides an inventory and assessed value of structures in the City of South St. Paul located within the
digital flood insurance rate map (DFIRM) boundaries. Structures are listed by predominant land use categories.
The table was compiled with data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office.
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Table SS.8: Total Floodplain Structure and Value Inventory, South St. Paul
Structure Type Estimated Land Value Estimated Building Value Total Value Total Structures
Commercial $642,500 $99,700 $742,200 19
Exempt $843,800 $588,300 $1,432,100 6
Industrial $5,831,800 $10,013,900 $15,845,700 22
Total $7,318,100 $10,701,900 $18,020,000 47
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, South St. Paul staff reviewed strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan for
implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022 Plan update
as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and addressed FEMA
requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table SS.9 presents
South St. Paul’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table SS.9: South St. Paul All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
SOUTH ST. PAUL MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Complete annual inspections on all high-risk properties and biennial inspections on all other businesses.*
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: South Metro Fire Dept. (SMFD), Commercial
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Fire Inspection Program
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $100,000 / Staff Time-
SMFD
2. Implement replacement plan for existing city outdoor weather sirens. Increase public awareness related to outdoor
sirens.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storms, Tornado
Lead: Public Safety, Police Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Project development
Est. Cost/Funding Source: up to $125,000 / Police
Protection Budget
3. Continue updates of the City of South St. Paul Emergency Operations Plan.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High)
Hazards: All
Lead: Public Safety, Police Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Operations Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $26,000 / Police
Protection Budget
Status/Completion: Existing-New / TBD
Implementation: Project development
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $4.8 Million / $2.4 M
Grant, City Funds
4. Updates to firewalls with advanced intrusion detection/prevention capabilities.
Priority: Med
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Cyber Terrorism
Lead: Information Technology, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / ongoing
Implementation: Project development
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $100,000 / IT Budget
5. Complete $15 Million upgrade to Concord Street.
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: Engineering, City Engineer
Status/Completion: Existing / 2022
Implementation: Project completion
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1.5 Million / Federal
Funding Anticipated
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6. Complete City Hall/Police Department Building Security Plan to include a barrier/fencing plan.
Priority: TBD
STAPLEE: TBD
Hazards: Civil Unrest
Lead: Police Dept. Chief, City Engineer
Status/Completion: New / TBD
Implementation: Project development from Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / TBD
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table SS.10 identifies South St. Paul staff resources and their roles in mitigation. Table SS.11 identifies resources
related to processes and ordinances.
Table SS.10: South St. Paul Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Building Inspections, Building
Official, Joe Heimkes
Building inspections, regulation
of new housing development
Enforce safety restrictions including setbacks,
building materials, spacing, and location to
hydrants in new construction areas
Planning and Zoning, Planning
Director, Peter Hellegers
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive
Plans
Enforce floodplain ordinances and compliance,
proper land use per ordinances
Police, Police Chief
William Messerich
Public safety and law
enforcement, emergency
response
Emergency response; update and exercise EOP;
incident command training; training for public
safety, City, schools, and businesses
Public Works, Public Works
Director, Patrick Dunn
Development and operations
of public infrastructure (roads,
utilities)
City well inspections and maintenance,
partnership with all city departments, level
improvement projects
Fire Department, South Metro
Fire Chief, Mark Juelfs
Public and fire safety
enforcement, emergency
response
Inspect buildings for code compliance: annual
inspection of high-risk buildings, biennial
inspection of other businesses
Table SS.11: South St. Paul Additional Implementation Resources
Program/Ordinance/Study/
Technical Document Adopted or Revised Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation
plan
Comprehensive Storm water
Management Plan January 2018 Planning document for local drainage system
2022 - 2027 Capital Improvement
Plan December 2021 Infrastructure upgrades to support hazard mitigation
2022 Budget and Financial Plan December 2021
Allocates annual operational funding for
departments and staff implementing the City’s
mitigation strategies
Emergency Operations Plan January 2021 Response, recovery, and mitigation plan; ongoing
training
Special Zoning Ordinance,
Floodplain map
Adopted: 11/7/2011
Revised Flood Map:
1/14/2013
Floodplain regulation
Comprehensive Plan October 2020 Sets land use vision for community, provides existing
and projected information
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CITY OF SUNFISH LAKE
Table SF1: Sunfish Lake Community Data
Population (2020): 522
Households: 179
Employment/Jobs: 5
Area: 1.7 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 39% Ag. & Undevel.
37% Residential
3% Park and
Recreation
Community Type: Rural Residential
Undeveloped Area: 39%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Sunfish Lake officials evaluated potential hazards of
concern in their community, using the same rating
model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities. Figure SF.1: City of Sunfish Lake Location
Table SF.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100% chance
in next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table SF.3: Sunfish Lake Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 3 4 3 2 12
Tornado 2 4 3 3 12
Wildfire 3 4 1 3 11
Terrorism 1 4 2 4 11
Drought 4 1 3 2 10
Structural Fire 3 4 1 2 10
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 3 1 3 3 10
Violent Winter Storms 3 1 3 2 9
Extreme Heat or Cold 3 1 3 2 9
Hazardous Material Incidents 2 4 1 2 9
Water Supply Contamination 2 4 1 2 9
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 2 4 1 2 9
Civil Unrest 3 3 1 2 9
Flash Flood 1 4 1 2 8
Landslide 1 4 1 1 7
Cyber Threats 1 4 1 1 7
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 1 1 1 2 5
Dam Failure N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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General Land Use
Figure SF.2 depicts general land
use in Sunfish Lake, with
undeveloped open space and
residential (single- and multi-
family) being the predominant
land uses.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table SF.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the Sunfish Lake.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure SF.2: Sunfish Lake Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table SF.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Sunfish Lake
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Exempt $4,157,100 $3,989,900 $8,147,000 8
Residential $98,504,100 $125,359,900 $223,864,000 297
TOTAL $102,661,200 $129,349,800 $232,011,000 305
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table SF.5 provides current estimates of populations in Sunfish Lake considered by FEMA to be at potentially
increased risk during hazard events.
Table SF.5: Sunfish Lake Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Sunfish Lake, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 4.2% 6.1% -1.9%
Over Age 65 19.7% 13.7% 6.0%
Below Federal Poverty Line 3.7% 13.4% -9.7%
Living with a Disability 5.2% 15.6% -10.4%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Sunfish Lake officials evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided
in Table SF.6. As a rural residential community with roads as the primary public infrastructure, nothing was
identified as vulnerable to hazards or mapped in Figure 3.
Table SF.6: Sunfish Lake Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease / Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide
Changes since the 2016 Plan
City staff identified no significant land use changes and additions to critical facilities since the last plan update in
2016.
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Figure SF.3: City of Sunfish Lake – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
The City of Sunfish Lake does not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. A review of data from
the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office found no structures located within floodplains.
Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Sunfish Lake representatives reviewed strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation
Plan for progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022 Plan as ongoing or
incomplete efforts. The City considered and addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table SF.7 presents
Sunfish Lake’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
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Table SF.7: Sunfish Lake All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
SUNFISH LAKE MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Stormwater Ponding Expansion and Maintenance
Priority:
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: City Engineer
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Stormwater Management Plan,
Local Ordinance
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / General Fund
2. Culvert/Drainage Improvements
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: City Engineer
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Stormwater Management Plan,
Local Ordinance
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / General Fund
3. Obtain Drainage Easements
Priority:
STAPLEE: Low
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: City Engineer
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Stormwater Management Plan,
Local Ordinance
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / General Fund
4. Enforce Burning Permits*
Priority:
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Wildfire, Structural Fire
Lead: City Forester, Local Law Enforcement
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Local Ordinance
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / General Fund
5. Well Management
Priority:
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Water Supply Contamination
Lead: Dakota County, MN Dept. of Health
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Local Ordinance
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / General Fund
6. Subsurface Sewage treatment System Maintenance
Priority:
STAPLEE: Low
Hazards: Flash Flood, Water Supply Contamination
Lead: City of Sunfish Lake
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Local Ordinance
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / General Fund
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table SF.8 identifies Sunfish Lake resources and their roles in mitigation.
Table SF.8: Sunfish Lake Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing
Mitigation Strategies
Building inspections: Building
Inspector/Mike Andrejka
Building inspections, regulation of new
housing development
Enforce safety restrictions: setbacks,
building materials, and fire suppression
Planning / Zoning: City
Planner/Lori Johnson
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive Plans Floodplain ordinances and compliance
Police: West St. Paul PD/Chief
Brian Sturgeon
Public safety and law enforcement,
emergency response Response training, public safety education
Public Works: City
Engineer/Jeff Sandberg
Development and operations of public
infrastructure (roads, utilities) City well inspection and maintenance
Fire Department: Mendota
Heights FD/Dave Dreelan
Public and fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Inspect commercial structures for fire
hazards
Forestry Department Maintain healthy trees in city
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Table SF.9 identifies resources related to processes and ordinances.
Table SF.9: Sunfish Lake Additional Implementation Resources
Program/Ordinance/Study/ Technical
Document
Adopted
or
Revised
Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation plan
Comprehensive Plan 2020 -
adopted
Assessing development trends and future vulnerabilities.
Met council
Storm Water Management Plan 2018 2018 -
adopted
Provides inventory of land and water resources; water
resource management related goals and policies;
assessment of existing and potential water resource related
concerns; and implementation priorities
City Code, Article XII - Zoning Ordinance 2010 -
revised Used for assessing growth
City Code, Article XII, Section 1216.04 - Storm
Water Management Ordinance
2018 -
revised
References drainage, erosion control, and storm sewer
system pollution prevention
City Code, Article IV, Chapter 402 - Subsurface
Sewage Treatment Systems
2010 -
revised
Reference document related to preventing and controlling
water-borne diseases, groundwater related hazards, and
public nuisance conditions
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CITY OF VERMILLION
Table V.1: Vermillion Community Data
Population (2020): 441
Households: 168
Employment/Jobs: 111
Area: 1.0 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 82% Ag. & Undevel.
13% Residential
2% Park and Rec.
Community Type: Rural Center
Undeveloped Area: 82%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
Vermillion staff evaluated potential hazards of
concern in their community, using the same rating
model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities.
Figure V.1: City of Vermillion Location
Table V.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100% chance in
next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table V.3: Vermillion Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 2 3 2 3 10
Tornado 2 3 2 3 10
Violent Winter Storms 2 3 2 3 10
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 3 2 2 2 9
Terrorism 1 4 3 1 9
Wildfire 1 1 3 3 8
Extreme Heat or Cold 2 1 3 2 8
Structural Fire 1 4 1 1 7
Drought 1 1 3 1 6
Water Supply Contamination 2 1 2 1 6
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 2 1 2 1 6
Flash Flood 1 1 2 1 5
Civil Unrest 1 1 2 1 5
Cyber Threats 1 1 2 1 5
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 1 1 1 1 4
Landslide 1 1 1 1 4
Hazardous Material Incidents 1 1 1 1 4
Dam Failure 1 1 1 1 4
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General Land Use
Figure V.2 depicts general land
use in Vermillion, with
agriculture and open space
being the predominant land
use.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table V.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the City of
Vermillion.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure V.2: Vermillion Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table V.4: Structural Inventory and Value, Vermillion
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Agricultural $3,569,800 $663,600 $4,233,400 14
Commercial $775,600 $1,762,300 $2,537,900 13
Exempt $1,322,400 $2,456,800 $3,779,200 9
Industrial $160,700 $42,700 $203,400 2
Residential $10,214,500 $31,219,800 $41,434,300 208
TOTAL $16,043,000 $36,145,200 $52,188,200 246
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table V.5 provides current estimates of populations in the City of Vermillion considered by FEMA to be at
potentially increased risk during hazard events.
Table V.5: Vermillion Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) Vermillion, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 4.0% 6.1% -2.1%
Over Age 65 15.6% 13.7% 1.9%
Below Federal Poverty Line 2.6% 13.4% -10.8%
Living with a Disability 12.8% 15.6% -2.8%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
Vermillion officials evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern, provided in
Table V.6. Figure V.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in Vermillion.
Table V.6: Vermillion Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease / Pandemic Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide Cyber Threats
Changes since the 2016 Plan
City staff identified no significant land use changes and additions to critical facilities since the last plan update in
2016.
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Figure V.3: City of Vermillion – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table V.7 includes information on the City of Vermillion’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP). Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table V.7: Vermillion NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
Vermillion 270115 12/2/11 1 $350,000
Compliance:
The development of the flood hazard areas of the City of Vermillion could result in the potential loss of life and
property, create health and safety hazards, and lead to extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection
and relief. Since development of these areas is not essential to the orderly growth of the community, and since
these lands are suitable for open space uses that do not require structures, fill, obstructions, or any other form
of development as defined in Section 7.0 of this Ordinance, the City Council of the City of Vermillion does ordain
as follows. This ordinance was adopted in 2011 and prepared by FEMA.
A review of data from the Dakota County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office shows that no structures are
located within the floodplain in Vermillion.
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Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, Vermillion officials reviewed strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan for
implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022 Plan update
as ongoing efforts or project that have not been completed. City staff considered and addressed FEMA
requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions
and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table V.8 presents
Vermillion’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy, priority, lead
implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table V.8: Vermillion All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
VERMILLION MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Maintain road grading.
Priority: First
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: Street Department, Superintendent
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: As needed
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / City Budget
2. Maintain outdoor warning sirens.
Priority: Second
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Violent Storm, Tornado
Lead: TBD
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing, Yearly
Implementation: Yearly inspections
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / City Budget
3. Maintain outdoor burning restrictions.*
Priority: Third
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Wildfire
Lead: City Council
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing, Yearly
Implementation: Quarterly Newsletter
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Varies / City Budget
4. Outfit well with generator outlet.
Priority: Fourth
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply (power outage)
Lead: Water Department, Superintendent
Status/Completion: Existing / TBD
Implementation: TBD
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / City Budget
5. Continue water tower inspection.
Priority: Fifth
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Water Supply, structural integrity
Lead: Water Department, Superintendent
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: As needed
Est. Cost/Funding Source: / City Budget
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
Implementation Resources:
Table V.9 identifies Vermillion resources and their roles in mitigation.
Table V.9: Vermillion Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Building Inspection:
Inspectron, Inc.
Building inspections, regulation of
new housing development
Enforce safety restrictions including setbacks and
building materials
Planning/Zoning: City
Planning Commission
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comprehensive Plans
Enforce floodplain ordinances and compliance
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Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing Mitigation
Strategies
Police: Dakota County
Sheriff
Public safety and law enforcement,
emergency response
Emergency response; update and exercise EOP;
incident command training; training for public
safety, City, schools, and businesses
Vermillion Public Works
Develop / operate public
infrastructure (roads, utilities)
City well inspections and maintenance
Fire Department: Hastings
FD
Public and fire safety enforcement,
emergency response
Inspect buildings for code compliance: annual
inspection of high risk buildings, biennial
inspection of other businesses
Table V.10 identifies resources related to processes and ordinances.
Table V.10: Vermillion Additional Implementation Resources
Program/Ordinance/Study/ Technical
Document
Adopted or
Revised Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation plan
Capital Improvement Program 2010 Infrastructure upgrades to support hazard mitigation
Annual Budget annually Allocates annual operational funding for departments and
staff implementing the City’s mitigation strategies
Special Zoning Ordinance, Floodplain map 2011 Floodplain regulation
Comprehensive Plan 2009 Sets land use vision for community, provides existing and
projected information
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CITY OF WEST ST. PAUL
Table WS.1: West St. Paul Community Data
Population (2020): 20,615
Households: 8,996
Employment/Jobs: 7,279
Area: 5.0 Sq. Mi.
Major Land Uses: 60% Residential
14% Park and Rec.
11% Commercial
Community Type: Urban Center
Undeveloped Area: 2%
Source: Metropolitan Council Community Profiles
Hazards of Concern
West St. Paul staff evaluated potential hazards of
concern in their community, using the same rating
model used by Dakota County and other
participating cities.
Figure WS.1: City of West St. Paul Location
Table WS.2: Dakota County Hazard Rating Model
Parameter Rating=1 Rating=2 Rating=3 Rating=4
Frequency Unlikely: <1% chance in
100 years
Occasional: 1 to 10%
chance in next year
Likely: >10 to <100%
chance in next year
Highly Likely: 100% chance in
next year
Warning Time More than 12 hours 6-12 hours 3-6 hours None-minimal
Extent Localized Community-wide County-wide or greater
Likely Impact Negligible Limited Critical Catastrophic
Table WS.3: West St. Paul Hazard Rating
Hazard Frequency Warning
Time
Geographic
Extent
Likely
Impact Total
Water Supply Contamination 3 4 2 3 12
Terrorism 2 4 2 4 12
Structural Fire 4 4 1 2 11
Cyber Threats 3 4 1 3 11
Violent Summer Storms (e.g., wind, hail) 3 3 2 2 10
Tornado 2 4 1 3 10
Extreme Heat or Cold 4 1 3 2 10
Hazardous Material Incidents 3 4 1 2 10
Infectious Disease Outbreak/Pandemic 3 1 3 3 10
Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure 2 4 1 3 10
Civil Unrest 3 4 1 2 10
Flash Flood 2 4 1 2 9
Violent Winter Storms 3 1 2 2 8
Wildfire 1 4 1 2 8
Landslide 1 4 1 2 8
Overland Flood (spring snowmelt) 1 1 3 2 7
Drought 2 1 3 1 7
Dam Failure 1 4 1 1 7
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General Land Use
Figure WS.2 depicts general
land use in West St. Paul, with
residential (single- and multi-
family) being the predominant
land use.
Structural Inventory
Value
Table WS.4 provides a current
total and estimated value for
structures in the West St. Paul.
Data are from the Dakota
County’s Offices of Assessor
Services and Geographic
Information Services.
Structures identified as
residential, commercial,
industrial, and agricultural have
the types of structures
associated with those land uses.
“Exempt” includes all buildings
not subject to property taxes,
such as government buildings,
schools, and places of worship.
“Utilities” includes fixed sites
with infrastructure for
electricity, sewer, and water.
“Other” includes structures that
do not fall into preceding
categories. Figure WS.2: West St. Paul Land Use 2020, Metropolitan Council
Table WS.4: Structural Inventory and Value, West St. Paul
Use Type Land Value Structural Value Total Value Number of
Structures
Commercial $115,502,600 $133,116,900 $248,619,500 236
Exempt $62,141,600 $123,902,000 $186,043,600 186
Industrial $14,285,600 $35,968,100 $50,253,700 39
Other $600 $2,500 $3,100 1
Residential $429,702,000 $1,445,368,300 $1,875,070,300 8,282
TOTAL $621,632,400 $1,738,357,800 $2,359,990,200 8,744
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Vulnerability
Vulnerable Populations
Table WS.5 provides current estimates of populations in West St. Paul considered by FEMA to be at
potentially increased risk during hazard events.
Table WS.5: West St. Paul Potentially Vulnerable Populations, American Community Survey 2015-2019 Estimates
Potentially Vulnerable
Population Percentage (%) U.S. (%) West St. Paul, MN –
U.S. Difference
Under Age 5 6.0% 6.1% -0.1%
Over Age 65 17.4% 13.7% 3.7%
Below Federal Poverty Line 13.4% 13.4% 0.0%
Living with a Disability 14.1% 15.6% -1.5%
Vulnerability of Critical Assets to Hazards
West St. Paul staff evaluated potential vulnerabilities of critical facilities to their hazards of concern,
provided in Table WS.6. Dam Failure was found to be of no consequence to critical facilities. Figure
WS.3 provides general locations for selected critical assets in West St. Paul.
Table WS.6: West St. Paul Assessment of Critical Assets (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
Critical Facilities Summer Storms Tornado Structure Fire Hazmat Incidents Flash Flood Winter Storms Infectious Disease Water Supply Contamination Overland Flood Terrorism Civil Unrest Wildfire Drought Extreme Temps Dam Failure Landslide Cyber-Attack
Changes since the 2016 Plan
City staff identified land use changes and additions to critical facilities since the last plan update in 2016:
• Improved Roadways – Improvements to main roadways (Robert Street) are ongoing.
• Communications – Enhanced communications with residents in various media platforms is ongoing.
• Pumping/Lift Stations – Ongoing station upgrades and technology improvements to ensure more
consistent flow, especially during heavy rains, and improved monitoring of these pumping stations.
• I/I Program – The City and the residents continue participating in an inflow and infiltration program
to reduce excess and unnecessary water flowage into the sanitary sewer system.
• City Facilities and Parks – plans to improve security and safety of public facilities.
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Figure WS.3: City of West St. Paul – Critical Facilities (Redacted in Public Version of Plan)
National Flood Insurance Program Participation and Compliance
Table WS.7 includes information on West St. Paul’s participation in the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP). Additional information follows about City compliance with the terms of the NFIP.
Table WS.7: West St. Paul NFIP Participation
Community CID Number Current Effective
Map Date
Policies
In-force
Insurance
In-force
West St. Paul 270729 (NSFHA) 10 $2,560,000
Compliance:
Data from the County Office of GIS and Assessor’s Office showed no structures within DFIRM
boundaries.
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Strategy Review and Development
In 2021, West St. Paul staff reviewed strategies from the 2016 Dakota County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
for implementation progress (See Appendix III) and to identify strategies to carry forward into the 2022
Plan update as ongoing efforts or projects that have not been completed. City staff considered and
addressed FEMA requirements for:
1. A mitigation strategy that identifies and analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation
actions and projects and further identifies which actions were selected for implementation
2. At least one strategy to reduce risk to buildings and infrastructure
City staff also developed new strategies reflective of remaining concerns and vulnerabilities. Table WS.8
presents West St. Paul’s strategies, with additional information on hazards addressed by the strategy,
priority, lead implementation agency, and estimated costs.
Table WS.8: West St. Paul All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Strategies
WEST ST. PAUL MITIGATION STRATEGIES
1. Mutual aid interagency agreements.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Emergency Mgmt., Police & Fire, Chiefs
Status/Completion: NA / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
2. Continuity of Operations Planning.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Emergency Management, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / 2019, Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan,
update with quarterly meeting
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
3. Site Emergency Plans (pre-planning).
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: All
Lead: City Departments, Managers
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: All City Departments
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
4. Stormwater pond expansion and maintenance.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing- / Ongoing
Implementation: City Ordinance, State Law
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / City,
owners, grants
5. Inflow and infiltration repair and replacement of infrastructure.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Flash Flood
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing-New / Ongoing
Implementation: City Ordinance, State Law
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $200,000 yearly /
City, Property owners, grants
6. Familiarization and maintenance of personal protection equipment (PPE).
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Hazmat, Infectious Disease Incidents
Lead: Police and Fire Departments, Chiefs
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Department Policy
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
7. Mission critical and vulnerability assessment.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Infectious Disease, Public Health
Emergencies
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: County-City Joint Powers
Agreements
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
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8. General maintenance and backup systems for lift stations.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: WWTP Failure
Lead: Public Works, Director
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Department Policy
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
9. Provide public education and awareness for emergencies.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Police and Fire Depts., Chiefs
Status/Completion: Existing- / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness
Plans
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
10. Continue to use and enforce Land Use Planning for hazard avoidance.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Community Development, Director
Status/Completion: Existing- / Ongoing
Implementation: Zoning Ordinance
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
11. Educate the public on family disaster plans and supply kits.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: All
Lead: Police and Fire Depts., Chiefs
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness
Plans
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / NA
12. Burning restriction enforcement.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire, Wildfire
Lead: Fire Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: City Ordinances, Fire Code
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
13. Fireworks regulation enforcement.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire, Wildfire
Lead: Fire Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: City Ordinances, State Law
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
14. Waste disposal regulation enforcement.
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire, Wildfire
Lead: Code Enforcement
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: City Ordinances
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
15. Establish a process to increase monitoring of identified MANPADS sites.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Terrorism
Lead: Police Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: CIKR Planning
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget, possible TSA grants
16. Driver safety education for winter storms.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Winter Storms
Lead: Police Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation:
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
17. Develop a common operating resource database through local deployment of WebEOC.
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Low
Hazards: All
Lead: Police and Fire Depts., Public Works
Status/Completion: New / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / Civil
Defense Budget
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18. Enforce city ordinance restricting open grills on apartment balconies.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: Fire Depts., Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: City Ordinance, Fire Code
enforcement
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
19. Annual outdoor siren maintenance program.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Summer Storms, Tornado, Hazmat
Incidents
Lead: Police Dept., Chief
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Est. Cost/Funding Source: $1,000 yearly /
General Budget
20. Emergency response personnel specialized abilities and training (SOT).
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Low
Hazards: Haz Mat, Terrorism, Civil unrest,
Structural Collapse
Lead: Various City Departments, Managers
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Police, Fire Departments
Est. Cost/Funding Source: TBD / Grants, City
Training Budgets
21. Inspect business and multifamily occupancies.
Priority: Medium
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire, Hazmat Incidents
Lead: Community Development, Fire
Department
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Department Policy, City Code
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
22. Building construction and code enforcement.
Priority: High
STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Summer Storms, Tornado
Lead: Community Development
Status/Completion: Existing-additional /
Ongoing
Implementation: Code enforcement
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
23. Adopt IPMC code (simpler, increased compliance).*
Priority: Medium STAPLEE: High
Hazards: Structural Fire, Hazmat Incidents
Lead: Building Official
Status/Completion: Existing-New / 2018,
Ongoing
Implementation: Building Code
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
24. Conduct business and rental inspections.*
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Low
Hazards: Structural Fire, Hazmat Incidents
Lead: Community Development, Director
Status/Completion: Existing-New / Ongoing
Implementation: City Resolution
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
25. Evaluate and reduce cyber threat potential.*
Priority: Low
STAPLEE: Medium
Hazards: Cyber-Attack
Lead: Information Technology Manager
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Department Policy
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget, Grants
*Reduces risk to buildings or infrastructure
** Evaluated a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions; identified actions were selected for implementation
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Implementation Resources:
Table WS.9 identifies West St. Paul staff resources and their roles in mitigation. Table WS.10 identifies
resources related to processes and ordinances that will assist the implementation of mitigation
strategies.
Table WS.9: West St. Paul Mitigation Implementation Resources
Department, Responsible
Position
General Role Processes and Tool for Implementing
Mitigation Strategies
Building Inspections, Building
Official (D. Schilling)
Building inspections, regulation of new
housing development
Enforce safety restrictions including setbacks,
building materials, and fire suppression systems
Planning and Zoning, City
Planner (M. Sonnek)
Zoning, development siting and
restrictions, Comp. Plans Floodplain ordinances and compliance
Police, Police Chief (B.
Sturgeon)
Public safety, emergency response ,
law enforcement Response training, public safety education
Public Works, Public Works
Director (R. Beckwith)
Development and operations of public
infrastructure Infrastructure maintenance
Fire Department, South
Metro Fire Chief (M. Juelfs)
Public and fire safety enforcement,
emergency response Inspect commercial structures for fire hazards
Communications, Specialist
(D. Nowicki)
General and emergency public
communications
Develop communication networks,
dissemination, and advance emergency
notifications
Emergency Management,
Director (B. Sturgeon) Emergency response preparedness Develop, communicate, and practice response
plans and strategies
Table WS.10: West St. Paul Additional Implementation Resources
Program/Ordinance/Study/ Technical
Document
Adopted or
Revised Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation plan
Emergency Operations Plan 2020 Used city-wide for Emergency Operations
Public Safety Mutual Aid Document: South
Metro Fire Department Fire 2008 Guides neighboring cities in providing public safety
assistance to each other during emergencies
Public Works Mutual Aid Document Guides neighboring cities in providing public works
assistance to each other during emergencies. Updated
West St. Paul 2040 Comprehensive Plan 2020 Provides overall direction for future land use,
transportation, housing, and infrastructure
Zoning Ordinance 1996-2016 Building standards, setbacks, development plan review
Comprehensive Sewer Plan 2009-2020 Infrastructure improvement information
Building and Fire Codes 2018, 2020 Standards for new construction and remodeling; MN
Version IBC and IFC
City Code: Construction Licensing, Permits
and Regulations (Code 150). On-going Adopts the State Building Code and articulates an
inspection process
City Code, Chapter 917, adoption of the
SMFD fire code On-going Reference regarding grill ordinance
Capital Improvement Program Annual Review Infrastructure upgrades to support hazard mitigation
Police Department Policy Manual On-going Gives direction for PD staff at emergency incidents
South Metro Fire Department Policy Manual On-going Gives direction for FD staff at emergency incidents
Water Quality and Wetland Management
Plan 2006 Flood control reference, pond sediment removal
Surface Water Management Plan 2018 Flood management reference
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Program/Ordinance/Study/ Technical
Document
Adopted or
Revised Method of incorporation into the hazard mitigation plan
Water Supply Distribution Report and
Water Supply Plan (St. Paul Regional
Water Dist.)
Reference document related to drinking water
protection hazard; West St. Paul obtains its water from
SPRWD
Water Resource Management Plan 2006 Used for Evaluating storm water issues and CIP
improvements
NPDES Permit 2020 Manage the City's storm water facilities
Cyber-Audit, BCA Audit, Vulnerability
Assessment Vulnerability of systems
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DAKOTA COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
The Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association is a cooperative organization for city fire departments in
Dakota County:
• Apple Valley Fire Department
• Burnsville Fire Department
• Eagan Fire Department
• Farmington Fire Department (Farmington and the townships of Castle Rock, Empire, and Eureka)
• Hastings Fire Department (Cities of Hastings, Vermillion, and surrounding townships)
• Inver Grove Heights Fire Department
• Lakeville Fire Department (Lakeville and the surrounding area)
• Mendota Heights Fire Department (Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights and Sunfish Lake)
• Randolph-Hampton Fire District (Hampton, Randolph, parts of six rural townships)
• Rosemount Fire Department
• South Metro Fire Department (South St. Paul and West St. Paul)
Structural fire mitigation strategies led by the Association include the following:
DAKOTA COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION MITIGATION STRATEGIES
Goal 1: Protect Structures from Fire
1. Evaluate ordinances requiring prompt removal of snow around commercial and industrial buildings in order
to ensure access for fire and other emergency equipment with cities and townships.
Priority: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: City code evaluation and
improvement
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
2. Work with cities and townships to identify roadways of insufficient width to handle fire trucks and establish
priorities and approaches for addressing deficiencies.
Priority: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Needs evaluation, project
identification; capital planning, engineering, and
implementation
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
Cooperating Partners: Dakota County Office of Planning, Dakota County Transportation Department, Dakota
County Board, city planning and zoning commissions, city councils, township officials, and various fire departments
Goal 2: Work Toward an Education and Informed Public on Fire Safety
1. Work through Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association and participating cities to provide public education to
a) youth, focusing on stoves, smoke detectors, fire safety, and evacuation; and b) homeowners, focusing on
chimney inspections, electrical systems, flammable materials, heating systems, household chemicals, and
evacuation.
Priority: Medium
Hazards: Structural Fire
Lead: Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association
Status/Completion: Existing / Ongoing
Implementation: Outreach campaigns, shared
informational materials.
Est. Cost/Funding Source: Staff Time / General
Budget
Cooperating Partners: Dakota County Emergency Management personnel, school systems, county news media,
and non-profit organizations
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APPENDIX I: RESOLUTIONS OF PARTICIPATION AND ADOPTION
To be added at plan completion.
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APPENDIX II. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS
The public was engaged throughout the plan update process. Because of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic,
virtual methods to seek public comments and the online survey became primary engagement tools. The
pandemic also provided engagement opportunities, such as distribution of hazard mitigation fact sheets
with the survey link at county-operated vaccination clinics. Before the delta variant-related surge, staff
provided information on the plan and home preparedness at the Dakota County Fair (August).
Online Survey
More than 1,000 people who live or work in Dakota County completed the ADA-accessible online survey
through mid-September 2021.
Question 1: Do you have a safe place to be on your property/residence during a natural disaster, such as
severe storms or a tornado?
Response Percent
Yes 95%
No 2%
I'm not sure 3%
Question 2: If evacuation was necessary, I or someone else in my family would need physical assistance
to leave my home.
Response Percent
Yes 5%
No 92%
Not Sure 3%
Question 3: How concerned are you that the following hazards could happen in your community?
The following chart weighted the total number of responses as follows: very concerned=3, moderately
concerned=2, and not concerned =1.
Figure A2.1: Question 3 Graph
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
Dam/Levee failure (1.1)
Landslides (1.1)
Overland floods (1.2)
Flash floods (1.4)
Wildfires (1.5)
Wastewater plant failure (1.6)
Terrorism (1.6)
Hazmat incidents (1.7)
Structural fire (1.8)
Extreme temperatures (1.8)
Water supply contamination (1.9)
Civil unrest (1.9)
Tornadoes (1.9)
Severe summer storms (2.0)
Cyber attack (2.0)
Drought (2.0)
Winter storms (2.0)
Infectious disease/Pandemic (2.2)
Very Concerned Moderately Concerned Not Concerned Not Sure/Don't Know
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Question 4: You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. Emergency management experts
recommend having enough food, water, and other supplies to last until help arrives. How prepared is
your immediate family for an emergency?
Response Percent
Less than 3-day supply 19%
3-day supply 35%
More than a 3-day supply 46%
Question 5: Which hazard preparation measures has your household taken? Check all that apply.
Hazard Preparation Measures Percent
Installed smoke detectors on every floor 94%
Installed carbon monoxide detectors on every floor 79%
Replace batteries in detectors annually 76%
Keep a First Aid kit in home or car 74%
Fire extinguisher(s) are onsite 72%
Signed up for countywide notification system through 911 dispatch center 44%
Bought hazard insurance (renter’s, enhanced homeowner’s, or flood) 36%
Bought a National Weather Service weather radio or battery-operated radio 30%
Completed First Aid/CPR training in the last year 29%
Prepared a Disaster Supply Kit for sheltering in place if necessary 12%
Prepared a Household Emergency Plan 10%
Assembled a family "Go Kit" in case of evacuation for several days 9%
Attended community meetings or events 7%
Additional measures added by respondents include:
• Staying current with events, politics, weather
• Purchased weapons and ammunition
• Survival training
• Bought a generator
• Emergency phone numbers on refrigerator, emergency binder, and in phones
• Determined who goes to be with whom and a meet-up place
Question 6: I cannot afford to buy detectors, fire extinguishers, radios, first aid kits, or other items
mentioned in the last question.
Response Percent
Yes 6%
No 94%
Question 7: During an emergency, where do you get information on what to do? Check all that apply.
Response Percent
Local media 23%
Friends, family, or neighbors 17%
Employer (when in the workplace) 17%
Smart phone app 16%
Social media 14%
Government website 12%
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Additional sources added by respondents include:
• Radio
• SMS notification
• Reliable social media outlets only
• American Red Cross and University of Minnesota
• City-sponsored neighborhood association
• Amateur radio
• Boy Scouts
Question 8: Before disasters, where do you get information about how to prepare? Check all that apply.
Response Percent
Local media (TV, radio, newspaper) 25%
Emergency preparedness websites (FEMA, NWS, Red Cross, MN Health Department) 15%
Social media 15%
Dakota County or City website 14%
Email notice 12%
Brochure or fact sheet sent in the mail 5%
Information sent home from school with my child 5%
Information sent with a utility bill 5%
Public meetings/events 3%
Question 9: What level of priority should Hazard Mitigation Plans assign to each of these actions?
Figure A2.2: Question 9 Graph
Question 10: Except for monthly siren tests, when you hear a severe weather warning siren in your
community, do you: (please check all that apply)
Response Percent
Check cellphone for more information 35%
Turn on the TV or radio to find out what’s going on 33%
Go outside and look at the sky 16%
Immediately take shelter if outside 13%
Do nothing 2%
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Protecting historic and cultural landmarks (1.8)
Protecting private property (2.0)
Preventing development in hazard-prone areas (2.2)
Protecting the natural environment (2.3)
Educating residents about hazards and how to prepare (2.4)
Coordinating services among agencies, schools, businesses (2.5)
Strengthening emergency response (police, EMS, fire) (2.7)
Protecting hospitals, transportation, fire stations, utilities (2.9)
High Priority Moderate Priority Low Priority No Priority Not Sure
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Question 11: In which city or township do you live?
Response Percent
Any township in Dakota County 4%
Apple Valley 7%
Burnsville 6%
Eagan 7%
Farmington 5%
Hastings 13%
I live outside of Dakota County 29%
Inver Grove Heights 4%
Lakeville 12%
Lilydale, Mendota, or Mendota Heights 1%
Not sure <1%
Rosemount 6%
Rural cities (Coates, Hampton, Miesville, New Trier, Randolph, Vermillion) 1%
South St. Paul 2%
West St. Paul or Sunfish Lake 2%
Question 12: What is your gender?
Response Percent
Female 62%
Male 33%
Non-binary / another gender <1%
I prefer not to say 5%
Question 13: Are you Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino?
Answer %
Yes 3%
No 97%
Question 14: Please mark one or more races to indicate what race(s) you consider yourself to be.
Answer %
American Indian or Alaskan Native 1%
Asian, Asian Indian or Pacific Islander 2%
Black or African American 2%
White 91%
Other 4%
Question 15: Which category includes your age?
Answer %
Under 30 6%
30-44 32%
45-59 43%
60 or older 16%
I choose not to respond 3%
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Intercepts
Library Displays
Interactive displays were posted for several weeks
during 2021 at six branches of the Dakota County
Library System, with branches selected to provide
geographic and demographic representation. The
boards consisted of an exercise for people to place a
sticky dot next to no more than six hazards of
greatest concern to them.
The libraries included:
Burnhaven, Burnsville
Farmington, Farmington
Galaxie, Apple Valley
Pleasant Hill, Hastings
Wentworth, West St. Paul
Wescott, Eagan
An estimated 331 library visitors participated in the
exercise. The following table includes results from
each branch, and a combined total. Water supply
contamination emerged as the top concern for
participants, followed by severe storms, extreme
temperatures, cyber-attack, pandemic, and civil
unrest, all identified as a major concern by at least
half of participants. Water supply contamination
was not identified as the top concern by participants
in the online survey, although the remaining results
are mostly consistent between the two public
opinion pieces.
Figure A2.3: Burnhaven Library Intercept, 2021
Intercept Board Summary
Hazard Burnhaven Farmington Galaxie Hastings Wentworth Wescott Total
Water Contamination 92 47 63 44 58 26 330
Severe Storms, Tornadoes 75 33 64 31 41 25 269
Extreme Temperatures 47 21 62 28 45 17 220
Cyber Attack 68 23 49 20 38 19 217
Pandemic/Infectious Disease 51 23 43 23 32 16 188
Civil Disturbance 65 19 37 23 35 6 185
Hazmat Release 42 14 33 19 36 13 157
Drought 44 24 39 20 14 141
Terrorism 25 22 26 7 7 5 92
Flood (spring or flash) 14 22 22 6 9 9 82
Building Fire 11 4 22 5 4 4 50
Maximum 92 47 64 44 58 26 331
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Vaccination Clinic Flyers
A flyer was distributed at County COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the spring, as people entered the 15-minute post-
vaccination observation area. The flyer included a web link and Q-R code to the County’s online survey.
Figure A2.4: Vaccination Clinic Flyer, 2021
County Fair Displays
The Dakota County Fair was held in the second week of August 2021, after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
Visitors to the County Law Enforcement display area were asked to indicate which preparedness measures their
household had taken. Among 30 or more participants, more than half had acquired smoke detectors, first aid kits,
fire extinguishers, and first aid or CPR training.
Preparedness Measure My household
has done this
Smoke detectors, each floor,
new batteries annually 29
First Aid Kit, in home and car 22
Fire Extinguisher 22
First Aid / CPR Training 22
Hazard Insurance 11
Essential Supply Kit 11
Signed up for reverse 911 10
NOAA Weather Radio 10
Household Emergency Plan 10
Attended preparedness
meetings or events 7
“Go Kit” for evacuation 5
Figure A2.5: County Fair Intercept, 2021
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APPENDIX III - 2021 PROGRESS ON 2016 PLAN STRATEGIES
Dakota County
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION
Goal 1: Increase awareness of hazard mitigation and preparedness Status 2021
4. Continue to provide comprehensive public information on disaster mitigation and preparedness,
using the County website and/or social media as primary resources for clear information on:
• How to get immediate help
• How to do home emergency planning (e.g., evaluation routes, family communication)
• How to make a home emergency kit
• How to stay informed during emergencies
• Learning CPR
• Hazard-specific information for the public (e.g., tornadoes, storms, diseases)
• County emergency planning
Ongoing
5. Develop an annual seasonal outreach campaign on topics such as severe weather awareness
(April) and winter weather preparedness (November) to reach residents directly through targeted
mailings, articles in the Dakota County Newsletter, and news releases.
Ongoing
6. Routinely include questions on household emergency preparedness in scientific residential
surveys, to estimate the level of preparedness in Dakota County over time. Ongoing
Goal 2: Continue to communicate and coordinate with other agencies on hazard mitigation and
preparedness Status 2021
1. Continue to regularly meet with city law enforcement, fire departments, emergency managers,
public health, hospitals, and emergency medical services as the Domestic Preparedness
Committee (DPC).
Ongoing
2. Annually review status of City and County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan strategies with the DPC.** Ongoing
VIOLENT STORMS/EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Goal 1: Ensure safe and accessible shelter from violent storms Status 2021
1. Develop a safe shelter plan for County-owned facilities including shelters, shelter capacity, and exit
routes. Ongoing
2. Work with City Emergency Managers and the Red Cross to assure that shelter locations distributed
across the County are evaluated by or for the Red Cross as approved shelters with agreements in
place.
Ongoing
3. Construct storm shelter safe rooms at manufactured home parks/communities, County
campgrounds, and publicly owned athletic fields or golf courses. Ongoing
VIOLENT STORMS/EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Goal 2: Improve severe storm warning system for all residents Status 2021
1. Evaluate the County’s outdoor warning system activation policy and procedures with local
emergency managers on a periodic basis and communicate any changes with the Dakota
Communications Center (DCC).
Ongoing
2. Coordinate with DCC and local emergency managers to implement IPAWS emergency notifications
from the DCC. Ongoing
3. Develop a communications plan to notify vulnerable populations to take steps to protect
themselves. Ongoing
4. Continue participation with ARES group for severe storm spotters and communications network
volunteers. Ongoing
5. Continue participation in the Metropolitan Emergency Managers Association’s (MEMA) efforts to
improve the community notification process and consistency across the Twin Cities area. Delete strategy
VIOLENT STORMS/EXTREME TEMPERATURES Goal 3: Protect People and Public Infrastructure Status 2021
1. Continue communications with public safety officials, county/city/township transportation
departments, and MN Department of Transportation to limit travel on major transportation routes
during hazardous driving conditions.
Ongoing
2. Continue to review and improve methods to notify Dakota County staff and facilities to provide
adequate warning for severe weather emergencies in the field and the office environment.
Update as needed.
Ongoing
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3. Evaluate installation of lightning indicator and alert systems for outdoor public venues, such as the
Dakota County Fairgrounds or Dakota County Park System. Ongoing
4. Complete storm debris management guidelines. Ongoing
5. Proactively manage stormwater infrastructure (e.g., maintaining drainage ditches, replacing
culverts). Conduct hydrological assessments based on NOAA Atlas 14 Precipitation Frequency
estimates to determine appropriate capacity.*
Ongoing
6. Reconstruct roads that have become vulnerable to repetitive flooding and washouts.* Ongoing
7. Maintain river flow by clearing debris from under bridges during storm-flooding events.* Ongoing
8. Install power back-up systems to maintain operation of traffic signals at high-volume intersections
during outages. Not complete
FLOOD Goal 1: Address 100-year Flood Risk in all county jurisdictions through land use planning and
management. Status 2021
1. Review current floodplain zoning ordinances for noncompliance with state and federal regulations
with respect to nonconforming structures. Ongoing
2. Encourage city and county participation in FEMA Community Rating System program. Townships
coordinate with County Floodplain Manager on floodplain permit review. Ongoing
FLOOD Goal 2: Pursue Acquisition of Repetitive Loss Structures Status 2021
1. Coordinate with MN HSEM and MN DNR Flood Damage Reduction Program to secure funding to
acquire repetitive loss structures from willing sellers.* Ongoing
DROUGHT Goal 1: Continue to work toward adequate Wellhead Protection in Dakota County Status 2021
1. Encourage and assist municipal well owners in developing wellhead protection plans. Ongoing
DROUGHT Goal 2: Monitor Ground Water Quantity, Supply, Demand Status 2021
1. Review existing groundwater monitoring and modeling programs and determine any needs for
additional groundwater monitoring. Ongoing
2. Continue to participate in the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee, Southwest
Groundwater Work Group, and Southeast Groundwater Work Group. Ongoing
WILDFIRE Goal 1: Reduce Wildfire Risk Status 2021
1. Annually evaluate prescribed burning on all county lands and parks with Minnesota DNR and local
jurisdictions. Ongoing
2. Provide an education program for property owners in identified risk areas on practices for
reducing or minimizing wildfire risk.*
Ongoing, as
needed
INFECTIOUS DISEASE Goal 1: Effective / Coordinated Prevention and Control Status 2021
1. Work with state and federal agencies to identify infectious diseases with potential to affect the
county and region. Ongoing
2. Utilize state and federal and local resources to prevent and control infectious diseases in the
county. Ongoing
3. Work with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to develop training programs for private
health care providers and public health staff in infectious disease monitoring and response. Ongoing
4. Provide information on the recognition, testing, treating, and reporting of infectious diseases to
healthcare providers in clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Ongoing
5. Work with clinics and hospitals to improve infectious disease reporting. Ongoing
6. Maintain an up-to-date Health Alert Network (HAN) system to keep clinics, hospitals, other health
care providers, public safety agencies, schools, local governments, and others informed of urgent
health/infectious disease events.
Ongoing
7. On an annual basis, review and update the public health emergency response operations plan that
outlines procedures for dealing with infectious diseases. Ongoing
8. Continue to work with local hospitals and clinics in developing plans and roles in infectious disease
response, including quarantine. Ongoing
9. Continue to work with the MDH in surveillance of infectious diseases in the county. For diseases
that may transfer from livestock to humans, continue to work with the State Departments of
Health and Agriculture, the University of MN Veterinary College, and Agricultural Extension.
Ongoing
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10. Work closely with MDH, CDC, and regional public health partners to plan the receipt and
dispensing of the Strategic National Stockpile. Ongoing
11. Continue to develop a human quarantine plan collaborating with state, regional, and local partners
including emergency managers. Ongoing
12. Work closely with the MDH and regional public health partners to refine the region’s all-hazard
response plan. Ongoing
INFECTIOUS DISEASE Goal 2: Provide Public Information on Infectious Disease Threats Status 2021
1. Work with the Minnesota Public Health Department (MDH) to develop fact sheets, media releases,
and educational programs for the public. Ongoing
2. Continue to work with local media to disseminate information about infectious diseases, risk
potential, and prevention through education articles and news releases. Ongoing
3. Maintain up-to-date website information and/or links to other sources of reliable information
about infectious diseases and prevention. Ongoing
PANDEMIC INFLUENZA Goal 1: Maintain public health influenza response preparedness. Status 2021
1. Develop and exercise Public Health pandemic flu preparedness plans. Ongoing
LANDSLIDE Goal 1: Reduce vulnerability of infrastructure to landsides in Dakota County.* Status 2021
1. Address vulnerabilities in the County Road System related to saturated soil conditions that can
cause landslides or retaining wall failures. Maintain an inventory of retaining walls and prioritize
replacements.*
Ongoing
2. Address vulnerabilities in the County Trail System related to saturated soil conditions that can
cause landslides. Identify and maintain an inventory of high hazard areas to mitigate the potential
for erosion and landslides.*
Ongoing
STRUCTURAL FIRE Goal 1: Protect structures from fire Status 2021
1. Evaluate ordinances requiring prompt removal of snow around commercial and industrial buildings
in order to ensure access for fire and other emergency equipment with cities and townships.* Ongoing
2. Work with cities and townships to identify roadways of insufficient width to handle fire trucks and
establish priorities and approaches for addressing deficiencies.* Ongoing
STRUCTURAL FIRE Goal 2: Public Education Status 2021
1. Work through Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association and participating cities to provide public
education to a) youth, focusing on stoves, smoke detectors, fire safety, and evacuation; and b)
homeowners, focusing on chimney inspections, electrical systems, flammable materials, heating
systems, household chemicals, and evacuation.*
Ongoing
HAZMAT Goal 1: Work to ensure that emergency personnel and other potentially affected parties
are informed about hazardous materials/waste located in and transported through Dakota County. Status 2021
1. Work with township, city, state, and federal agencies and private industries to share information
on types and locations of hazardous wastes and contaminated sites that have the potential to
affect the county and region.
Ongoing
2. Support the use of the Recycling Zone to minimize the quantities of household hazardous
materials/waste in the community and encourage cities to promote household hazardous waste
collection.
Ongoing
3. Provide training/education for hazardous waste generators on proper storage/disposal of
hazardous waste. Ongoing
4. Continue to develop new capabilities to predict the direction and velocity of groundwater flow and
surface water runoff; integrate these results in the County GIS system; and share results with
appropriate users.
Ongoing
5. Conduct hazardous waste compliance inspections to ensure proper management, storage, and
training at hazardous waste generator locations. Ongoing
HAZMAT Goal 2: Improve the effectiveness of policies and planning efforts addressing hazardous
materials/waste. Status 2021
1. Review and update the County policies and environmental plans that address hazardous
material/waste storage and transportation in Dakota County. Ongoing
2. Develop and distribute debris management guidelines. Ongoing
3. Coordinate and facilitate discussion between the cities and the County on policies related to
hazardous materials/waste storage and transportation. Ongoing
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4. Design and implement hazardous material scenarios for practice exercise and to create community
awareness. (consistent with National Planning Scenarios). Ongoing
5. Encourage training to at least the Hazardous Materials Awareness and Weapons of Mass
Destruction (CBRNE) level training for the ten Office of Domestic Preparedness disciplines (law
enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, public health, health care, emergency management, public
works, administration, and hazmat).
Ongoing
6. Continue to expand use of mutual aid agreements and memoranda of understanding to improve
response coordination between local, state, and federal agencies and appropriate private sectors. Ongoing
7. Conduct evacuation planning for townships and County facilities for hazardous material incidents. Periodic
8. Evaluate how to improve safety of rail intersections with major highways, through deeper/wider
intersections or grade separated crossings. Periodic
DAM FAILURE Goal 1: Maintain continued structural integrity of dams and bridges. Status 2021
1. Continue implementation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dam safety
requirements at the County-owned Byllesby Dam. Ongoing
2. Regularly inspect and maintain bridges and update the bridge replacement list to ensure that
potential deficiencies are addressed. Ongoing
DAM FAILURE Goal 2: Protect residents’ safety downstream of Lake Byllesby Dam. Status 2021
1. Continue to coordinate with Dakota County Environmental Resources, Goodhue County, Cannon
Falls, and other emergency providers to exercise the Lake Byllesby Dam Emergency Action Plan
(EAP) as required by FERC.*
Ongoing
2. Continue to monitor reservoir elevations and effectively communicate conditions to downstream
interests as warranted. Ongoing
3. Enforce the Byllesby Dam security plan elements and public safety rules, per FERC requirements.* Ongoing
WATER SUPPLY CONTAMINATION Goal 1: Protect the Quality of the County’s Groundwater Status 2016
1. Continue to regulate well construction and sealing through a permitting process that includes
inspections in accordance with Dakota County Ordinance No. 114 and Minnesota Rules Chapter
4725.
Ongoing
2. Continue providing a well-testing service for private well owners. Ongoing
3. Continue to review well disclosure documents for the purpose of sealing wells at property sale. Ongoing
4. Continue to administer a well seal-cost share grant with the assistance of the Dakota County
Community Development Agency (CDA) and continue to administer our Well Seal-Cost Share Grant
Program.
Ongoing
5. Continue to enforce private well water quality standards at the time of property sale. Ongoing
6. Continue to enforce septic system construction standards at the time of property sale or bedroom
addition in areas where the County has jurisdictional authority. Ongoing
7. Continue to administer a septic system maintenance program that requires that every system is
pumped or inspected every three years. Ongoing
8. Explore ways to reduce impacts of non-point source contaminants on groundwater and surface
water through outreach on adoption of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) and
availability of financial support.
Ongoing
9. Explore ways to reduce impacts of non-point source contaminants on groundwater and surface
waters through targeted monitoring for nitrates, pesticides, and herbicides. Ongoing
10. Educate floodplain well owners about protecting drinking water wells from flooding. Ongoing
WATER SUPPLY CONTAMINATION Goal 2: Protect Residents from Contaminated Ground Water Status 2021
1. Identify sources for obtaining bottled water, including bottled water distributors and local grocery
stores for unincorporated areas of the county. Ongoing
2. Facilitate well testing and disinfection in case of contamination. Ongoing
3. Assist cities and the State Health Department in public notification and coordination in the event
of a municipal well contamination incident. Ongoing
4. Provide well disinfection brochures to impacted well owners. Ongoing
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5. Provide education materials on monitoring private wells. Ongoing
WATER SUPPLY CONTAMINATION Goal 3: Protect Drinking Water Supplies Status 2021
1. Maintain and review copies of Wellhead Protection Plans and GIS coverages of the Wellhead
Protection Areas (WHPAs) and Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) as they are
developed by Public Water Supply Well owners and submitted to the Minnesota Department of
Health.
Ongoing
2. Encourage and assist communities in developing groundwater protection plans. Ongoing
3. Encourage cities to enhance security of their wells, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.* Ongoing
TERRORISM Goal 1: Reduce Risk to Public Facilities and Infrastructure Status 2021
1. Enhance public employee training on facility security awareness and incident reporting via “See
Something – Say Something” Campaign. Ongoing
2. Review recommendations made in FEMA 426 Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist
Attacks Against Buildings for possible incorporation into County building design standards. Share
applicable information with cities.*
Ongoing
3. Continue to explore different methods to share public building specifications and plans with police
and fire. Ongoing
4. Continue countywide exercise program to include threats presented by terrorism (e.g., active
shooter, bomb threats, anthrax). Ongoing
TERRORISM Goal 2: Assure an effective and coordinated public health response to prevent and
control injury, disease, and death as a result of bioterrorism. Status 2021
Objectives and strategies under this goal are the same as goals and objectives listed under the hazard
“Infectious Diseases.” The County Public Health Department is developing its infectious disease
strategies under the philosophy that these strategies will be equally important whether an infectious
disease occurs naturally or a bioterrorist event occurs.
Ongoing
CYBER-ATTACK Goal 1: Reduce Cyber Security Risk to County Network Infrastructure and Software
Applications. Status 2021
7. Communicate with cities regarding strategies for infrastructure protection and cyber-security. Ongoing
Cities in Dakota County
City of Apple Valley Status 2021
1. Provide NIMS and Hazmat training to all police department employees Ongoing
2. Complete and update emergency medication dispensing planning for City of Apple
Valley Complete, compare to COOP
3. Identify emerging and local terrorism risks/concerns through regular involvement
with the FBI Joint Terrorism Executive Task Force Executive Board Ongoing
4. Install sprinkling system into the Hayes Community Center building* Complete, strategy deleted
5. Continue 2020 Flood Mitigation: Galaxie Ave. and Garden View Dr.** Strategy expanded, ongoing
6. Continue annual infrastructure inspection/maintenance program Ongoing
7. Update and implement the City of Apple Valley Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Ongoing
8. Regularly train with Apple Valley Fire Dept. relating to coordinated response (3-
Echo) including hands on scenario-based training Ongoing, strategy modified
City of Burnsville Status 2021
1. Enhance Information Technology/Fiber Optic Security Completed in 2018, ongoing updates
2. Replace aging sewer lines* Ongoing
3. Establish a process to increase monitoring-patrol of identified MANPADS sites Ongoing
4. Continue Emergency Siren Maintenance Plan Ongoing
5. Maintain Active List of All 302 Facilities Ongoing
6. Conduct EOC Drill Annually Ongoing
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7. Continue NIMS Training for City Staff Ongoing
8. Complete Sunset Dam EAP Update Complete, passed annual inspection
9. Continue Fire Prevention Programs Ongoing
City of Coates Status 2021
1. Maintain warning sirens*
2. Grade roads to repair damage from flash floods*
City of Eagan Status 2021
1. Complete implementation of the “Top Ten” items to address as identified from
the preliminary security assessment. Ongoing
2. Install an emergency generator at South Water Treatment Plant. Completed
3. Continue storm water pond expansion and maintenance. Ongoing
4. Adopt the 2015 Minnesota Fire Code.* Ongoing, as State Code is updated
5. Conduct Internal and/or External Network Information Security Assessments and
Penetration Tests. Ongoing
6. Update Building Code. Ongoing, as State Code is updated
7. Conduct special event and emergency planning activities with the local NFL
franchise that will be moving headquarters and training facilities into the City. Ongoing, strategy modified
8. Train staff from multiple departments in the proper reporting and response to
illicit discharges to storm sewers and surface waters. Ongoing for new staff
9. Research lightning detection equipment / services for city venues, particularly for
the water park.** Ongoing
10. Research sheltering options for large outdoor gatherings (festival grounds, athletic
complexes).** Ongoing
City of Farmington Status 2021
1. Identify 302 Facilities, Debris Management and Staging Plans.** Ongoing
2. Continue Water Tower Inspection* Ongoing
3. Replace water and sewer lines identified as insufficient* Ongoing
4. Wellhead Protection Maintenance* Ongoing
5. Fire Truck Replacement or Refurbishment* Ongoing
6. Police Car Replacement* Ongoing
7. Continue NIMS training Ongoing
8. Examine solutions for Vermillion River Flooding Ongoing
City of Hampton Status 2021
1. Replace clay sewer lines. Nearly complete
2. Erect new water tower.* Ongoing
3. Continue to document City critical infrastructure in GIS. Ongoing
4. Continue to participate in NIMS training. Ongoing
City of Hastings Status 2021
1. Update Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Ongoing
2. Replace water/sewer/storm sewer lines (new and existing)* Ongoing
3. Continue wellhead protection Ongoing
4. Continue stormwater management (replacing undersized storm sewers and
improving water quality)* Ongoing
5. Continue with drainage and erosion control plans Ongoing
6. Continue to enforce zoning and permits regulations in floodplains** Ongoing
7. Monitor construction, improvements, alterations, and development in floodplains Ongoing
8. Ensure Building Code compliance* Ongoing
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9. Continue to enforce mixed occupancy fire alarm ordinance Ongoing
10. Continue to enforce burning bans Ongoing
11. Conduct Emergency Operations Center Drills Ongoing
12. Educate and train staff on Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination (IDDE) to
eliminate discharge to storm sewers Ongoing
13. Evaluate need for additional storm sirens related to community growth Ongoing
14. Conduct water main leak detection survey Ongoing
City of Inver Grove Heights Status 2021
1. Address wellhead protection needs. Ongoing
2. Complete water supply planning. Delete strategy
3. Conduct maintenance on water storage facilities. Ongoing
4. Inspect Wells. Ongoing
5. Sanitary Sewer Lining for Infiltration and Inflow Management. Ongoing
6. Lift Station Maintenance. Ongoing
7. Risk Management for Water Treatment Plant. Ongoing
8. Storm Water Management/MS4/Maintenance. Ongoing
9. Mississippi River Dike Opening Management/Flood Mitigation. Ongoing
10. Mass Dispensing Compliance. Ongoing
11. Outdoor Warning Siren Maintenance. Ongoing
12. Debris Management. Ongoing
13. Rail/Pipeline Safety. Ongoing
14. Build storm shelter/safe rooms at manufactured home parks. Delete Strategy
City of Lakeville Status 2021
1. Develop the Citywide Street Reconstruction Plan.* Ongoing
2. Conduct Three Echo / Active / Hostile Event Trainings.** Ongoing
3. Exercise and drill EOC and supervisory staff on storm or transportation accident. Ongoing
4. Storm watershed maintenance. Ongoing
5. Shelter planning with local partners.
6. Evaluate ordinances requiring prompt removal of snow around commercial and
industrial buildings in order to insure access for fire and other emergency
equipment with cities and townships.*
Ongoing
7. Provide school programs to youth, focusing on stoves, smoke detectors, fire
safety, and evacuation. Ongoing
8. Work through Dakota County Fire Chiefs Association, including participant cities,
to provide public education to homeowners, focusing on chimney inspections,
electrical systems, flammable materials, heating systems, household chemicals,
and evacuation.
Ongoing
9. Storm Siren Maintenance. Ongoing
10. Work towards a shared services system with Eureka Township. TBD
City of Lilydale Status 2021
1. Implement and maintain Stormwater Management Plan.* Complete, ongoing implementation
2. Promote recycling of household hazardous waste at the County Recycling Zone. Complete, Ongoing
3. Educate the public on enrolling in reverse 911 services. Complete, Ongoing
4. Evaluate cyber vulnerabilities of city resources. Ongoing
5. Implement storm sewer management project to increase capacity and direct flow. Drop shaft project complete, ongoing
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City of Mendota Status 2021
1. Complete de-slope project.* **
2. Enforce-maintain stormwater management ordinances.
3. Continue sanitary sewer management.
4. Continue stormwater pond maintenance.
City of Mendota Heights Status 2021
1. Remodel / build Fire and Police Department spaces to develop a useable
Emergency Operations Center.*
Fire Station complete, Police-City Hall
in progress
2. Conduct GENSET Emergency Generator Test.* Complete, generator upgraded
3. Enhance computer security and data recovery.* Complete
4. Conduct a comprehensive review of All Hazard Mitigation Plan every five years.** Ongoing
5. Monitor MANPADS sites.* Ongoing
6. Line sanitary sewers for infiltration and inflow management. Ongoing
7. Continue NIMS training for EOP staff. Ongoing
8. Replace outdoor warning sirens. Ongoing
9. Clean and expand storm water ponds. Ongoing
10. Create a shared database of §302 facilities. TBD
11. Expand wildfire education and mitigation. Ongoing
12. Provide landslide prevention and education. Ongoing
13. Provide public education on reverse 911 service registration. Ongoing
14. Provide Knowledge Center training for all staff. Complete, delete strategy
City of Miesville Status 2021
1. Maintain city warning sirens.* Ongoing
2. Stormwater management and coulee maintenance Ongoing
3. Conduct hazmat training Ongoing
4. Participate in full-scale exercise with County** Ongoing, as available
City of New Trier Status 2021
1. Install backup power at water tower. Ongoing
2. Update Building Ordinance. Ongoing
3. Complete parking upgrades. Ongoing
City of Randolph Status 2021
1. Water Tower Inspection.* Reconditioning completed 2020
2. Anhydrous Ammonia Training. Ongoing
3. Building Code Updates.* Periodic, ongoing
4. New Sirens.* Ongoing
5. Additional Water Tower. Ongoing
City of Rosemount Status 2021
1. Maintain a rental property license and inspection program. Ongoing
2. Emergency siren replacement and updates. Ongoing
3. Fire truck replacement or refurbishment. Ongoing
4. Police car replacement. Ongoing
5. Increase water storage and redundancy.* Ongoing
6. Implement North Central Sanitary Sewer Plan.** Ongoing
7. Code review and revision. Ongoing
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City of South St. Paul Status 2021
1. Develop debris management plan/strategies.** Complete
2. Complete annual inspections on all high-risk properties and biennial inspections
on all other businesses.* Ongoing
3. Assess and upgrade city outdoor weather sirens - narrow banding. Increase public
awareness related to outdoor sirens. Ongoing
4. Continue updates of the City of South St. Paul Emergency Operations Plan. Ongoing
5. Re-certification of the levee with FEMA and revamping of the entire operation,
maintenance, and preparation manual for the levee and floods. Complete, strategy deleted
6. Updates to firewalls with advanced intrusion detection/prevention capabilities. Ongoing
7. Evaluate $15 Million upgrade to Concord Street. Project underway, complete in 2022
City of Sunfish Lake Status 2021
1. Stormwater Ponding Expansion and Maintenance Ongoing
2. Culvert/Drainage Improvements Ongoing
3. Obtain Drainage Easements Ongoing
4. Enforcement of Burning Permits Ongoing
5. Well Management Ongoing
6. Subsurface Sewage treatment System Maintenance Ongoing
City of Vermillion Status 2021
1. Maintain road grading. Ongoing
2. Maintain outdoor warning sirens. Ongoing
3. Maintain outdoor burning restrictions.* Ongoing
4. Outfit well with generator outlet. Ongoing
5. Continue water tower inspection. Ongoing
City of West St. Paul Status 2021
1. Mutual aid interagency agreements. Ongoing
2. Continuity of Operations Planning. Updated 2019
3. Site Emergency Plans (pre-planning). Ongoing
4. Stormwater Pond Expansion and Maintenance. Ongoing
5. Inflow and Infiltration Repair and replacement of infrastructure. Ongoing
6. Familiarization and Maintenance of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Ongoing
7. Mission Critical and Vulnerability Assessment. Ongoing
8. General maintenance and backup systems for lift stations. Ongoing
9. Provide public education and awareness for emergencies. Ongoing
10. Continue to use and enforce Land Use Planning for hazard avoidance. Ongoing
11. Education the public on family disaster plans and supply kits. Ongoing
12. Burning restriction enforcement. Ongoing
13. Fireworks regulation enforcement. Ongoing
14. Waste disposal regulation enforcement. Ongoing
15. Establish a process to increase monitoring of identified MANPADS sites. Ongoing
16. Driver safety education for winter storms. Ongoing
17. Develop a common operating resource database through local deployment of the
Knowledge Center System. Ongoing
18. Enforce City Ordinance restricting open grills on apartment balconies. Ongoing
19. Annual outdoor siren maintenance program. Ongoing
20. Emergency Response Personnel, Specialized Abilities and Training (SOT). Ongoing
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21. Inspect business and multifamily occupancies. Ongoing
22. Provide NOAA weather radios. Delete strategy
23. Building construction and code enforcement. Ongoing
24. Robert Street Redevelopment (including safety improvements). Complete
25. Adopt IPMC code (simpler, increased compliance).* Complete 2018, ongoing updates
26. Conduct rental inspections.* Ongoing
27. Evaluate and reduce cyber threat potential.* TBD
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022-93
ADOPTION OF DAKOTA COUNTY ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires counties and cities to prepare
an All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (Plan) every five years; and
WHEREAS, plans must address potential natural and manmade hazard and develop
mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts of hazard events both in dollars and lives saved; and
WHEREAS, the County and participating cities must have an adopted Plan to be eligible
for federal disaster relief and mitigation project grants; and
WHEREAS, the first Plan was approved by the Minnesota Department of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management (MNHSEM) and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) in 2006 and the was updated again in 2011 and 2017; and
WHEREAS, since late 2020, the City of Mendota Heights has participated in updating
the City’s mitigations strategies as part of the required five-year update to the Plan, and
WHEREAS, the Act as part of the planning process requires public involvement and
local coordination among neighboring local units of government and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Plan includes a risk assessment including past hazards, hazards that
threaten the county, an estimate of structures at risk, a general description of land uses and
development trends; and
WHEREAS, the Plan includes a mitigation strategy including goals and objectives and
an action plan identifying specific mitigation projects and costs; and
WHEREAS, the Plan includes a maintenance or implementation process including plan
updates, integration of the plan into other planning documents and how Plan participants will
maintain public participation and coordination; and
WHEREAS, the Plan has been shared with the Minnesota Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for
review and comments and received conditional approval on August 4, 2022; and
WHEREAS, The Dakota County Board of Commissioners formally approved and
adopted the 2022 update to the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan in late September 2022.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Mendota Heights supports
the hazard mitigation planning effort and wishes to adopt the 2022 update to the Dakota County
All-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 6th day of December, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
________________________________
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Christine Lusian, City Clerk
R 2022-93
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayo r, City Council and City Administrator
FROM: Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Resolution 2022-94 Accepting Coss Family Donation
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is asked to formally accept the donation received from the Coss Family
Foundation.
BACKGROUND
By state law, all donations to the City must be accepted by the City Council by means of a
resolution.
The C ity received a $20,000 donation from the Coss Family Foundation. The donation is for
general support and expenses of the City. This is the fourth donation received from the Coss
Family Foundation. The city will determine the best use for this donation.
The City is grateful for the generosity of this donation and a thank you note will be sent to the
Coss Family.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mendota Heights City Council approve Resolution 2022-94.
ACTION REQUIRED
If the Council concurs, it should, by motion adopt RESOLUTION 2022-94, FORMALLY
ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF THE COSS FAMILY DONATION.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2022-94
A RESOLUTION FORMALLY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF THE COSS
FAMILY DONATION
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights desires to follow Minnesota Statute 465.03
“Gifts to Municipalities”; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Statute requires a resolution to accept gifts to
municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously acknowledged gifts with a resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights have duly considered this
matter and wish to acknowledge the civic mindedness and generosity of citizens and officially
recognize their donations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights is accepting the $20,000 donation from the Coss Family Foundation.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 6th day of December, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christine Lusian, City Clerk
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 7, 2022
TO: Mayo r, City Council, and City Administrator
FROM: Ryan Ruzek, P.E., Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Approving a Joint Powers Agreement between the Cities of Lilydale and Mendota
Heights for Storm Sewer Inspection and Maintenance Services and Illicit
Discharge Inspection Services
INTRODUCTION
The Council is asked to approve a Joint Powers Agreement between Mendota Heights and
Lilydale for Storm Sewer inspection services.
BACKGROUND
Mendota Heights originally entered into an agreement with the city of Lilydale to provide
inspection services of their storm sewer system in 1997.
Lilydale is complying with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements that all
publicly owned storm sewer is inspected annually, and illicit discharges are inspected.
DISCUSSION
The City of Lilydale does not have staff to provide these required services. Mendota Heights has
historically provided inspection services for the city of Lilydale. Inspecting the storm sewer
structures and illicit discharge require a certified staff member to provide that inspection.
Mendota Heights has certified staff capable of performing this service.
The city of Lilydale currently owns nine structures that Mendota Heights will inspect. Staff
performed a trail run of these inspection in October and found that the work can be done within a
few hours. Staff will also coordinate pumping of the sump structures and notifying Lilydale of
any needed repairs.
BUDGET IMPACT
The city currently invoices Lilydale for inspection services of their sanitary sewer system. The
city will invoice Lilydale for the additional time required to inspect their storm sewer. Any
additional costs will also be reimbursed from Lilydale.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mendota Heights City Council approve the attached Joint Powers
Agreement with Lilydale.
ACTION REQUIRED
If Council concurs with the staff recommendation, they should pass a motion approving a Joint
Powers Agreement between the Cities of Lilydale and Mendota Heights for Storm Sewer
Inspection and Maintenance Services and Illicit Discharge Inspection Services and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute such agreement, by simple majority vote.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS , .. I\\\✓ TREASURER'S REPORT OCTOBER 2022 \IB'.
Deerwood Bank
Checking Account .03%
Collateral -Bonds
Gov't. Guar.
Investments
Saving Cert 7/27/2020@ 1.50% Cherokee
FHLMC 0.32% 11/24/23
Federal Farm Credit Bank Bond 0.31 % 11/30/23
FHLB 1.35% 2/11/25
FHLB 0.35% 10/14/25
FHLB 0.50% 2/25/26
FHLB 0.50% 3/16/26
FHLB 0.65% 6/30/26
FHLB .75% 8/26/26
Bank Hapoalim BM NY 0.20% 11/17/22
Eaglemark Savings Bank .20% 4/28/23
BMW Bank America 0.40% 9/26/23
Webbank 0.55% 11/29/23
Bank United .45% 4/15/24
UBS Bank USA 0.35% 6/24/24
Texas Exchange Bank 0.50% 7/9/24
Toyota Financial Savings Bank .55% 8/5/24
Webbank 1.00% 12/30/24
JP Morgan 1.10% 1/31/25
Morgan Stanley Private Bank 0.40% 3/20/25
Ally Bank 2.60% 4/14/26
Sallie Mae Bank 1.00% 7/8/26
Goldman Sachs Bank 1.05% 9/22/26
State Bank of India 1.10% 9/28/26
Discover Bank 3.35% 7/12/27
Capital One 3.40% 8/17/27
Capital One USA 3.40% 8/17/27
Fidelity Institutional Government Portfolio (Piper)
FHLB 4.08% 4/27/23
Gov't. Securities Fund 28% Sold 6/4
MMkt Fd (WF)
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE 10/31/2022
Funds Available 1/1/2022
Rates Money Market
October Bank
5 Yr. Tr.
10 Yr. Tr.
0.03%
4.27%
4.10%
BALANCE
$140,272.05
Cost
$14,064.33
$225,000.00
$490,000.00
$490,000.00
$500,000.00
$340,000.00
$505,000.00
$300,000.00
$250,000.00
$200,000.00
$245,000.00
$245,000.00
$110,000.00
$245,000.00
$245,000.00
$247,000.00
$245,000.00
$135,000.00
$245,000.00
$245,000.00
$245,000.00
$144,000.00
$160,000.00
$245,000.00
$235,000.00
$245,000.00
$245,000.00
$9,811,058.44
$750,000.00
$433,187.00
$29,117.06
$18,203,698.88
$21,400,714.92
COLLATERAL
$3,240,000.00
$200,000.00
PV
$14,064.33
$214,409.25
$467,009.20
$454,827.80
$446,440.00
$298,380.60
$444,026.30
$263,457.00
$218,910.00
$199,716.00
$240,330.30
$236,192.25
$105,405.30
$230,611.15
$228,273.85
$230,300.33
$228,014.15
$124,761.60
$226,206.05
$222,869.15
$228,146.45
$125,655.84
$138,776.00
$212,794.75
$220,359.50
$229,954.55
$229,954.55
$9,811,058.44
$749,715.00
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1101 Victoria Curve I Mendota Heights, MN 55118
651.452.1850 phone I 651.452.8940 fax
www.mendota-heights.com ,,
CITY OF m 1 MENOOT A HEIGHTS
MEETING DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
BACKGROUND
Significant Claims
Request for City Council Action
December 6, 2022
Mayor, City Council and City Administrator
Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director � Claims List Summary
Met Council Environmental Srvcs -Dec Sewer Service
Rosenbauer Minnesota-Fire Truck Chassis
Alex Air Apparatus -Extrication Equipment -New Fire Truck
Barr Engineering -Park Place/Rogers Lake Pond Improvements
Bituminous Roadways -Centre Pointe Street Improvement Project
Great River Greening-Invasive Species Work
HK.GI-Bike Ped Plan
Kirchner Contracting-Ivy Falls East/Centre Pointe Street Project Work
Mansfield Oil -Fuel
Mike McPhillips -Fall Street Sweeping
N01ih Risk Partners -Policy Renewal Fee
City of St Paul -Training/ Asphalt
Swanson, Haskamp Consulting-Zoning Code Update Work
Traffic Logix Corp -Traffic Signs
US Bank-Monthly Purchases
Manual Checks Total
System Checks Total
$ 122,613.30
$ 296,057.00
$ 37,861.00
$ 7,802.50
$ 1,716,036.39
$ 4,289.03
$ 5,705.00
$ 15,410.00
$ 8,601.02
$ 25,630.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 8,952.78
$ 8,470.00
$ 8,916.00
$ 15,951.56
$ 472,642.18
$1,939,644.24
Total for the list of claims for the December 6, 2022 City Council meeting $ 2,412,286.42
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mendota Heights City Council approve the list of claims for December 6, 2022.
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christine Lusian, City Clerk
Cheryl Jacobson, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Ordinance 574 Amending the Fee Schedule for 2023
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is asked to hold a public hearing and amend the fee schedule for 2023.
BACKGROUND
Staff review fees annually to ensure rate structures accurately reflect cost of services provided
and departments propose updates to the schedule.
MN State Statutes 462.353 requires the adoption of a fee schedule with planning and zoning
fees and a public hearing to allow for citizen input. The public hearing notice was published in
the Pioneer Press and displayed on the city website.
Attachment: The 2023 proposed fee schedule with proposed changes in red.
ACTION REQUIRED
Following the Public Hearing, the Council should:
1)By motion, approve ORDINANCE NO. 574 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
FEE SCHEDULE. The action requires a simple majority vote of the Council.
2)By motion, approve the summary publication of the ORDINANCE NO. 574 AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE. The action requires a 4/5th vote
of the Council.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 574
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, does hereby ordain:
Section 1.
Policy and Purpose. By the enactment of this Ordinance, the City Council intends to establish
fees and charges required by the City Code and to comply with Minnesota Statutes 462.353,
subd. 4.
Fees and Charges. The fees and charges for the City for the year 2023 are set forth in ‘Exhibit A’
hereto attached.
Application. Where a direct conflict exists between the amount of a fee or charge set by any
provision of the City Code and a fee or charge set by this Ordinance, the fee or charge set by this
Ordinance applies.
Section 2.
This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
Adopted and ordained into an Ordinance this 6th day of December, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST
___________________________
Christine Lusian, City Clerk
City Council | Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | Page 384 of 454
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 574
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE
FOR SERVICES IN 2023
The City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota, does hereby establish fees and
charges required by the City Code for the year 2023 and to comply with Minnesota Statutes
462.353, subd. 4.
The complete text of this ordinance is available at city hall or www.mendotaheightsmn.gov.
Adopted this 6th day of December 2022.
CITY COUNCIL OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
/s/Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
Attest:
/s/ Christine Lusian, City Clerk
City Council | Tuesday, December 6, 2022 | Page 385 of 454
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
FEE SCHEDULE
CONTENTS
Administration ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Public Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Engineering .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Parks and Recreation .......................................................................................................................... 10
Planning ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Building ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Attachment A ....................................................................................................................................... 15
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ADMINISTRATION
2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Assessment Search $ 15 / search $ 15 / search
Delinquent Sewer Account
Certification
Code 10-3-7, B.2. $ 50 / per
certification
Plus 7% Interest
$ 50 / per
certification
Plus 7% Interest
City Ordinance Book $ 75 / book $ 75 / book
Comprehensive Plan $ 50 / Complete;
$ 30 / One
Volume
$ 50 / Complete;
$ 30 / One
Volume
Election Filing Fee MS 205.13 (3) $40 max $ 5 $ 5
Mailing Costs Actual or $1 /
minimum
Actual or $1 /
minimum
Notary Public residents, businesses,
license applicants only
No charge No charge
Returned Checks $ 30 /check $ 30 /check
TIF / Abatement Application Fee $ 1,200 $ 1,200
DATA REQUESTS MS 13.03 Subd. 3
Photo Copies 1-100 pages $ .25 / single
sided page
$ .25 / single sided
page
Photo Copies 101+ pages or
data stored
electronically
$ .25 / single
sided page plus
actual cost for
search, retrieve,
copy,
transmit/device.
$ .25 / single sided
page plus staff
time
Public Data - stored electronically MS 13 $ .00 to review
info at city hall;
$.25 per single
sided copy;
$30/hour actual
cost for search,
retrieve, copy,
transmit.
$ .00 if information
reviewed at city
hall.
Electronic Storage Device
USB/CD/DVD - 8.5 GB
Audio, video, images $30/hour actual
cost for search,
retrieve, copy,
device.
$ 20 (additional
costs may apply
per data size
required)
Note: actual cost charged in 15-minute increments.
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2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Note: license and application fees are not prorated
Peddlers License Code 3.3; issued
through Dec 31 of
year issued
$0 $0
Transient Merchant License Code 3-3; issued for
one 14-consecutive
day period, per year
$ 100/vendor $ 100/vendor
Chicken Coop Permit $ 15 / coop $ 15 / coop
Goat Grazing Permit allows for 3 grazing
permits per calendar
year, each permit not
to exceed 30 days
$100 / year $100 / year
Food Truck Permit public events public
property; city code
requires I-industrial
zoning district only or
1x/year special event
in any zoning district.
$0
GARBAGE
Hauler License Code 4-2-3 $ 75 + $10/truck $ 75 + $10/truck
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
INTOXICATING
Off-Sale MS 340A.408 Subd. 3.
a.(3)
$ 150 $ 150
On-Sale Tier 1 Code 3-1-12. B
restaurant/hotel 2000+
sq ft and 200+ guest
dining space
$ 10,000 $ 10,000
On-Sale Tier 2 Code 3-1-12. B
restaurant
1000+ sq ft and 50+
guest dining space
$ 7,500 $ 7,500
On-Sale Limited Service Hotel $ 3,000 $ 3,000
On-Sale Club MS 340A.408 Subd.
2.b.
$ 350 (for 201-500
club members);
$300 (0-200
members)
$ 350 (for 201-500
club members);
$300 (0-200
members)
On-Sale Temporary Intoxicating, malt,
wine. Limited to clubs,
non-profits, religious
organizations.
$ 50 (1-4 day
license)
$ 50 (1-4 day
license)
Sunday MS 340A.504 $ 200 $ 200
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2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
WINE
On-Sale MS 340A.408 Subd.
2.c.
$ 2,000 $ 2,000
On-Sale Institutional MS 340A.408 Subd.
2.c.
$ 250 $ 250
MALT
Off-Sale (3.2%) $ 50 $ 50
On-Sale (3.2%) $ 250 $ 250
MASSAGE LICENSE APPLICATION
Therapist $50 $ 50
Establishment $100 $ 100
TOBACCO LICENSE APPLICATION
Tobacco Seller Code 3-2-4 $200 $ 200 / annual
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Massage Therapist $50 $ 50
Massage Establishment $100 $ 100
Tobacco Seller $100 $ 100
Liquor Renewal $100 / per
establishment
$ 100 / per
establishment
Liquor New MS 340A.412 Subd. 2 $ 500 / per
establishment
(additional
charges if
investigation
needs to go out
of state, then
actual costs
charged, up to
$10,000)
$ 500 / per
establishment
(additional
charges if
investigation
needs to go out
of state, then
actual costs
charged, up to
$10,000)
VIOLATIONS
Tobacco pursuant to MN
SS 461.12, (2)
Pursuant to MN SS
461.12, (2)
Liquor First 3-year rolling $ 500 fine $ 500 fine
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2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Liquor Second 3-year rolling $ 750 fine + 3
day suspension
of license
$ 750 fine + 3 day
suspension of
license
Liquor Third 3-year rolling $ 1,500 fine + 10
day suspension
of license
$ 1,500 fine + 10
day suspension of
license
Liquor Fourth 3-year rolling Revocation:
minimum of 1
year from
revocation date
Revocation:
minimum of 1
year from
revocation date
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PUBLIC SAFETY
2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Fingerprints $ 20/card $ 15/card
Local Record Check Includes
clearance letter
$ 15 $ 5
Dangerous Dog Registration Code 5-3-4. D.
MS 347.51 Subd.
2(3)
$ 500 $ 500
False Alarm - Police calendar year First 3 - no charge,
4th-$50;
5th-$75;
6th, ea. add'l - $ 100
First 3 no charge,
4th-$50;
5th-$75;
6th, ea. add'l - $ 100;
False Alarm - Fire calendar year First 2 - no charge,
3rd, ea. add'l - $ 150
First 2 - no charge,
3rd, ea. add'l - $ 150
Fire Alarm Permit commercial Per Attachment A Per Attachment A
Underground Fuel Tank Removal $ 50 minimum $ 50 minimum
Plan Review Fee Per Attachment A Per Attachment A
Fire Sprinkler Alteration Per Attachment A Per Attachment A
Day Care Fire Inspection MS 299F.011 $ 50 $ 50
DATA REQUESTS MS 13.03 subd. 3
Incident Report $ .25/page up to
100 pages
$ .25/page up to
100 pages
Accident Report - involved party
request
In-person
required
$ .25/page up to
100 pages
$ .25/page up to
100 pages
Accident Report - insurance or
attorney request
IPAD/MS13.82:
Must prove
involvement
in/relationship to
accident and
either present ID
or a signed
release
Self-addressed,
stamped envelope
with signed release.
If over 4pg, contact
requestor for alt.
payment.
Self-addressed,
stamped envelope
with signed release.
If over 4pg, contact
requestor for alt.
payment.
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2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Public Data - stored electronically MS 13 $ .00 to review info
at city hall; $.25 per
single sided copy;
$30/hour actual cost
for search, retrieve,
copy, transmit.
$ .00 if information
reviewed at city
hall.
Electronic Storage Device
USB/CD/DVD - 8.5 GB
Audio, video,
images
$30/hour actual
cost for search,
retrieve, copy,
device.
$ 20 (additional
costs may apply per
data size required)
Note: actual cost charged in 15-minute increments.
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ENGINEERING
2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
Driveway Permit - replacement $ 50 $ 50
Driveway Permit - new or expanded $ 100 $ 100
Engineering and Drafting Services Actual costs plus
staff time
Actual costs plus
staff time
Feasibility Report - credit shall be
given for information which can be
used in plan and specification
preparation
Actual costs plus
staff time
Actual costs plus
staff time
Field Inspection and Staking Actual costs plus
staff time
Actual costs plus
staff time
Grading Permit $ 200 + $ 500
escrow
$ 200 + $ 500
escrow
Stormwater Management Permit -
escrow only
$2,000 or amount
equal to 125% of
estimated cost to
accomplish
compliance with
approved storm-
water
management
permit, whichever
is greater
$ 1,500 or amount
equal to 125% of
estimated cost to
accomplish
compliance with
approved storm-
water
management
permit, whichever is
greater
Litigation Actual costs plus
staff time
Actual costs plus
staff time
Miscellaneous Charges Actual costs plus
staff time
Actual costs plus
staff time
Plans and Specifications - project
construction $0-$99,999
Actual costs plus
staff time
Actual costs plus
staff time
Plans and Specifications - project
construction $100,000+
7% of final
contract amount
7% of final contract
amount
Preliminary Studies Actual costs plus
staff time
Actual costs plus
staff time
Professional Services on Planning
Cases
1st hour per case
included /
thereafter actual
costs plus staff
time
1st hour per case
included /
thereafter actual
costs plus staff time
Public Right of Way General
Excavation Permit
$ 200 / flat fee $ 200 / flat fee
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2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Public Right of Way Utility Permit Commercial $ 200/first 1000
feet, $25/each
additional 100
feet, $75/winter
surcharge fee
(11/1 - 3/31)
$ 200/first 1000 feet,
$25/each
additional 100 feet,
$75/winter
surcharge fee (11/1
- 3/31)
Public Right of Way Permit Residential $ 50 / flat fee $ 50 / flat fee
Right-Of-Way Usage license $ 350 $ 350
Vacation - ROW or Easement $ 500 $ 250
Note: Staff time is computed on the basis of 250% of the employee’s hourly rate for the above services
MAPS, PLANS AND DRAWINGS
Electronic Storage Device
USB/CD/DVD of Data or Maps
$ 10 plus map fee $ 10 plus map fee
Comprehensive Plan, Critical Area,
GIS, Land Use, Plats, Sanitary Sewer,
Storm Sewer, Street Asbuilts,
Wetlands, Zoning
Standard size
(up to 11 x 17)
Black/White
$ 3 $ 3
Standard size
(up to 11 x 17)
Color
$ 10 $ 10
Oversize
(greater than
11 x 17)
Black/White
$ 6 $ 6
Oversize
(greater than
11 x 17) Color
$ 20 $ 20
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PARKS AND RECREATION
2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Application Fee Charged per permit
season for all field /
facility, permit
application
reservations.
Due upon
application.
Non-refundable.
$ 25 $ 25
Concessions Building Reservation Food/beverage
license required
$25/event/day $25/event/day
Tennis Court Reservations $5/hour $5/hour
Picnic Area/Shelter Resident $25 $25
Resident Business $50 $50
Non-Resident $50 $50
Non-Resident
Business
$100 $100
NOTE: Mendota Heights schools, city events, and non-profit are fee exempt for Picnic Area/Shelter rental fees.
Picnic Table additional on-site $15/day $15/day
Canoe Rack Rental canoe storage @
Rogers Lake Park
$50/summer $50/summer
Park Bench Donation $1,000/bench $1,000/bench
PAR 3
Footgolf $8/round $8/round
Greens Weekday
Juniors, Seniors
$12/round $11/round
Weekday
$13/round $12/round
Weekend/Holiday
Juniors, Seniors
$14/round $13/round
Weekend/Holiday
$15/round $14/round
10-Round Pass $100 $100
Senior Pass Age 65 and over;
Excludes golf cart
eliminate senior
pass
$200
Pull Cart Rental $3/round $3/round
Power Cart Rental $10/round $10/round
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2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Ice Rink Reservation Priority 3 $4/hour/rink $4/hour/rink
Priority 4 $6/hour/rink $6/hour/rink
Priority 5 $4/hour/rink $4/hour/rink
Priority 6, 7 $8/hour/rink $8/hour/rink
FIELDS
Reservation - tournament
Priority 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
baseball, softball,
soccer, football,
lacrosse
$50/day/field $50/day/field
Reservation - non-tournament
Priority 3
baseball, softball,
soccer, football,
lacrosse
$7/player/season $7/player/season
Priority 4, 5 $10/player/season $10/player/season
Priority 6, 7 $15/hour/field $15/hour/field
Preparation - non-tournament $35/field/day $35/field/day
Preparation - tournament Priority 3, 4
Required
$35/field/day $35/field/day
Preparation - tournament Priority 5, 6, 7
Optional
$35/field/day $35/field/day
Drying Agent No Charge,
included in
Preparation fee
No Charge,
included in
Preparation fee
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PLANNING
2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Accessory Structure Permit - for structures not
requiring building permit
$ 25 $ 25
After-the-Fact Permit - for actions without
appropriate zoning permits
Double fee, or $ 250,
whichever is greater
Double fee, or $ 250,
whichever is greater
Appeal to Board of Zoning Appeals $ 250 + $ 500 escrow $ 250 + $ 500 escrow
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $ 750 + $ 500 escrow $ 750 + $ 500 escrow
Concept Plan Review for PUD/Plat $ 250 + $ 500 escrow $ 250 + $ 500 escrow
Conditional Use Permit / Interim Use Permit -
residential
$ 350 + $ 500 escrow $ 350 + $ 500 escrow
Conditional Use Permit / Interim Use Permit -
commercial/industrial
$ 500 + $ 500 escrow $ 500 + $ 500 escrow
MRCCA Permit $ 500 + $ 500 escrow
+ Security deposit
determined by staff
$ 500 + $ 500 escrow
+ Security deposit
determined by staff
MRCCA Permit - administrative $ 200 + Security
deposit determined
by staff
$ 200 + Security
deposit determined
by staff
CUP for PUD $ 500 + $ 500 escrow $ 500 + $ 500 escrow
Fence Permit $ 25 $ 25
Lot Split / Lot Line Adjustment $ 500 + $ 500 escrow $ 500 + $ 500 escrow
Mining Permit $ 350 + $ 500 escrow $ 350 + $ 500 escrow
Park Dedication Fee – single/multi-family
residential
$ 4,000/ dwelling unit $ 4,000/ dwelling unit
Park Dedication Fee - new commercial/industrial 10% assessed value
of unimproved land
determined by
County Assessor
10% assessed value
of unimproved land
determined by
County Assessor
Rezoning $ 500 + $ 500 escrow $ 500 + $ 500 escrow
Preliminary/Final Plat $ 750 + escrow $ 750 + escrow
ESCROW TABLE
Residential districts - 0-10 units $ 100/unit
$ 250 minimum
$ 100/unit
$ 250 minimum
Residential districts, MR-PUD, HR-PUD - 11+ units $ 50/unit $ 50/unit
Commercial/Industrial Districts, MU-PUD $ 1,500 $ 1,500
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2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Sign Permit Per Attachment A;
3X (triple) fee
charged if sign
erected w/o permit;
Code 12-1D-15 B2
Per Attachment A;
3X (triple) fee
charged if sign
erected w/o permit;
Code 12-1D-15 B2
Sign Permit - temporary $ 25 $ 25
Variance - residential $ 300 + $ 500 escrow $ 300 + $ 500 escrow
Variance - commercial/industrial $ 500 + $ 500 escrow $ 500 + $ 500 escrow
Wetlands Permit - residential $ 300 + $ 500 escrow
and/or Security
deposit determined
by staff
$ 300 + $ 500 escrow
and/or Security
deposit determined
by staff
Wetlands Permit - commercial/industrial $ 500 + $ 500 escrow
and/or Security
deposit determined
by staff
$ 500 + $ 500 escrow
and/or Security
deposit determined
by staff
Wetlands Permit-Administrative (Code 12-2-6. C.) $ 100 + Security
deposit determined
by staff
$ 100 + Security
deposit determined
by staff
Zoning Letter $ 50 $ 50
Zoning Ordinance Amendment $ 250 + $ 500 escrow $ 250 + $ 500 escrow
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BUILDING
2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Building Moving Permit $ 75 $ 75
Building Permit Fee Per Attachment A Per Attachment A
Demolition Permit Per Attachment A Per Attachment A
Mechanical Alteration/Replacement
(including gas piping and gas fire place
installation)
1% of value
$ 75 minimum
1% of value
$ 75 minimum
Plan Review Fee Per Attachment A
Exceptions ($50 fee):
Decks, Basement Finishes,
Kitchen Remodel,
Bathroom Remodel, and
similar projects.
Per Attachment A
Exceptions ($50 fee):
Decks, Basement Finishes,
Kitchen Remodel,
Bathroom Remodel, and
similar projects.
Plumbing Permit Fee 1% of value
$ 75 minimum
1% of value
$ 75 minimum
Roof Permit - commercial 1% of value
$100 minimum
$1,000 maximum
1% of value
$100 minimum
$1,000 maximum
Roofing and Siding Permit - residential 1% of value
$100 minimum
1% of value
$100 minimum
Sewer Permit $ 75 $ 75
Window Replacement - residential 1% of value
$75 minimum
1% of value
$75 minimum
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ATTACHMENT A
2023 PROPOSED 2022 ADOPTED
Plan Review Fee 65% of the building permit fee by valuation
State Surcharge 0.0005 x valuation
Sewer Availability Charge (SAC) $2,485/unit
Note: unit and SAC fee determined by Metropolitan Council; may be added to city building permit fee
FEE VALUATION
$1.00-$500 $25.00 $25.00
$501-$2,000 $25.00 for the first $500 plus
$3.25 for each additional $100
or fraction thereof, to and
including $2000
$25.00 for the first $500 plus
$3.25 for each additional $100
or fraction thereof, to and
including $2000
$2,001-$25,000 $73.75 for the first $2,000 plus
$14.75 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $25,000
$73.75 for the first $2,000 plus
$14.75 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $25,000
$25,001-$50,000 $413.00 for the first $25,000 plus
$10.75 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $50,000
$413.00 for the first $25,000 plus
$10.75 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $50,000
$50,001-$100,000 $681.75 for the first $50,000 plus
$7.50 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to
and including $100,000
$681.75 for the first $50,000 plus
$7.50 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to
and including $100,000
$100,001-$500,000 $1,056.75 for the first $100,000
plus $6.00 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to
and including $500,000
$1,056.75 for the first $100,000
plus $6.00 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to
and including $500,000
$500,001-$1,000,000
$3,456.75 for the first $500,000
plus $5.00 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $1,000,000
$3,456.75 for the first $500,000
plus $5.00 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $1,000,000
$1,000,001+ $5,956.75 for the first $1,000,000
plus $4.00 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof
$5,956.75 for the first $1,000,000
plus $4.00 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof
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Request for City Council Action
DATE: December 6, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristen Schabacker, Finance Director
Cheryl Jacobson, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Adopt Final Budget and Levy for FY 2023
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is asked to adopt the final budget and levy for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023.
BACKGROUND
In August, the City Council held three budget work sessions to discuss the proposed 2023
budget. It considered priorities for expenditures, and then balanced those needs with revenues
which would be available to fund that for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins January 1.
The majority of the discretionary expenditures are supported by taxes levied on residential and
commercial properties in the City. There have been no changes made to the levy and budget
since it was adopted in September 2022. The highlights of expenditures which are proposed for
FY 2023 are as follows:
•A new Assistant City Engineer position is budgeted.
•An increase of $750 per firefighter for the Mendota Heights Fire Relief Association is
budgeted to go to the funding of fire pensions. This increase in contributions is in part to
make up for the lack of an increase in FY21.
•The City is budgeting a COLA increase of 4% and a 5% increase in its contributions for
employee health insurance premiums.
•The 2023 budget includes amounts for Natural Resources projects, including tree
planting, native plantings and increased maintenance for existing city trees.
The 2023 budget includes capital items to be purchased from the general fund balance. The total
amount proposed to be made is $1,016,742. Even with these purchases, the general fund balance
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does not go below the 75% balance that is to remain in accordance with the City’s Fund Balance
Policy.
Significant Capital Items recommended for funding are:
•$300,000 for the Rogers Lake Skate Park Redesign
•$100,000 for the Wentworth Warming House
•$63,000 for a Bobcat Toolcat for the Streets Department
•Replacement of pickup trucks for the Streets, Parks and Natural Resources departments
•Depreciation amounts to be placed in the Equipment Reserve Fund
The Budget document also includes an updated 5-year Capital Improvements Program.
The total General Fund budget for 2023 is $11,116,348, which is 7.21% greater than the 2022
budget. The total city budget for all funds in 2023 is $18,510,591, which also includes such
things as special revenue funds, enterprise funds, and debt service funds. The levy for 2023 will
increase by $752,719 f rom the 2022 levy. This represents a 6.72% increase over the 2022 final
levy.
Tax Impact on Residential Properties: Overall, the value of residential properties in Mendota
Heights increased by an average of 16.50% between 2022 and 2023. The proposed 6.72% levy
increase will increase the city portion of property taxes on an average value house ($513,350)
from $1,782.49 in 2022, to $1,905.60 in 2023. This represents a 6.91% increase in the city
portion of property taxes. Information on the impacts on other sample properties is attached.
Following is a comparison of the final levy for 2023, versus the final levy for 2022:
2022 Final 2023 Final
General Fund $8,642,981 $9,380,964
Emergency Prep $25,000 $25,000
Fire Relief $207,000 $200,000
Legal & Contingency $40,000 $40,000
Net General Levy $8,914,981 $9,645,964
Improvement Bonds $1,224,954 $1,259,807
Tax Abatement Bonds $171,145 $173,615
Fire Station Bonds $624,173 $623,543
Equipment Certificates $27,707 $159,495
Referendum (Par 3 Bonds) $178,745 $0
Special Street Light District $53,000 $85,000
Net Certified Levy $11,194,705 $11,947,424
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Dakota County sent out parcel specific tax statements to the property owners in November.
these showed the change in property taxes for next year, based on the preliminary levy adopted.
Staff received three inquiries regarding their property taxes. Two were questions regarding the
reason for the increase and one inquiry was relating to the valuation of their property.
RECOMMENDATION
This proposed final budget and levy should be discussed and considered for approval at the
Council meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. The final levy must be certified to the County
no later than December 28, 2022.
Therefore, we recommend adoption of the attached resolution for the final budget and levy for
FY 2023.
ACTION REQUIRED:
If the Council concurs with the recommendation, it should approve the following resolution:
Resolution 2022-90, Resolution Approving Final 2022 Tax Levy Collectible in 2023 and
Adopting Proposed Budget for 2023
The approval requires a simple majority.
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
2023 BUDGET
BUDGET AND REVENUE SUMMARY
2020 2021 2022 2023
BUDGET ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET % CHANGE
GENERAL FUND $9,116,821 $9,293,641 $10,368,395 $11,116,348 7.21%
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY $13,436 $46,802 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
UTILITY FUND $2,033,872 $2,280,184 $2,363,247 $2,462,973 4.22%
STORM WATER UTILITY FUND $227,398 $406,521 $268,839 $475,758 76.97%
PAR THREE FUND $193,603 $232,155 $207,556 $317,726 53.08%
CITY HALL FUND $235,224 $230,368 $302,032 $334,668 10.81%
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND $14,574 $12,503 $43,600 $42,700 -2.06%
FACILITY/INFRASTUCTURERESERVE FUND $80,971 $31,200 $0 $0 0.00%
FIRE RELIEF FUND $264,259 $285,883 $318,000 $350,000 10.06%
SPECIAL PARK FUND $84,889 $117,417 $449,250 $86,790 -80.68%
DEBT FUND $1,989,351 $2,175,549 $2,226,724 $2,216,460 -0.46%
EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND $129,517 $597,445 $1,513,539 $901,167 -40.46%
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE FUND $42,670 $29,647 $53,000 $166,000 213.21%
TOTAL BUDGET $14,426,585 $15,739,314 $18,154,182 $18,510,591 1.96%
REVENUE
GENERAL FUND $9,518,571 $10,158,304 $10,368,395 $11,116,348 7.21%
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
UTILITY FUND $2,323,716 $2,384,474 $2,300,592 $2,300,592 0.00%
STORM WATER UTILITY FUND $574,402 $571,330 $541,850 $571,850 5.54%
PAR THREE FUND $173,929 $246,148 $169,450 $217,950 28.62%
CITY HALL FUND $218,056 $216,625 $216,075 $216,075 0.00%
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND $26,247 $24,683 $25,000 $25,000 0.00%
FACILITY/INFRASTUCTURERESERVE FUND $22,311 $71,384 $0 $0 0.00%
FIRE RELIEF FUND $292,557 $297,201 $318,000 $350,000 10.06%
SPECIAL PARK FUND $202,797 $77,998 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
DEBT FUND $1,989,351 $2,175,549 $2,226,724 $2,216,460 -0.46%
EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND/RESERVES $167,154 $571,824 $1,513,539 $901,167 -40.46%
STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE FUND $49,961 $50,733 $53,000 $85,000 60.38%
TOTAL REVENUE $15,599,052 $16,886,253 $17,777,625 $18,045,442 1.51%
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
2023 BUDGET
TAX LEVY SUMMARY
2021 2022 2023 % CHANGE
GENERAL FUND $8,009,068 $8,642,981 $9,380,964 8.54%
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 0.00%
FIRE RELIEF $180,000 $207,000 $200,000 -3.38%
INFRASTRUCTURE/FACILITY RESERVE $0 $0 $0 0.00%
EQUIPMENT RESERVE $0 $0 $0 0.00%
LEGAL AND CONTINGENCY $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
GENERAL FUND LEVY $8,254,068 $8,914,981 $9,645,964 8.20%
IMPROVEMENT BONDS $1,278,087 $1,224,954 $1,259,807 2.85%
TAX ABATEMENT BONDS $0 $171,145 $173,615 1.44%
FIRE STATION LEVY $624,173 $624,173 $623,543 -0.10%
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES - DUMP TRUCK $28,114 $27,707 $27,300 -1.47%
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES - FIRE TRUCK $0 $0 $132,195 100.00%
TOTAL SPECIAL LEVY $1,930,374 $2,047,979 $2,216,460 8.23%
MARKET VALUE REFERENDUM LEVY $245,175 $178,745 $0 -100.00%
STREETLIGHT TAXING DISTRICT $53,000 $53,000 $85,000 60.38%
TOTAL TAX LEVY $10,482,617 $11,194,705 $11,947,424 6.72%
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GENERAL FUND FUND 01
DEPARTMENT 2020 ACTUAL 2021 ACTUAL 2022 BUDGET 2023 BUDGET % CHANGE
CITY COUNCIL $33,679 $47,615 $48,406 $49,906 3.10%
ADMINISTRATION $1,311,780 $1,286,930 $1,300,361 $1,365,825 5.03%
ELECTIONS $119,043 $39,511 $112,413 $42,497 -62.20%
IT $202,734 $163,564 $223,410 $226,475 1.37%
POLICE $4,051,067 $4,227,883 $4,567,510 $4,852,973 6.25%
FIRE $570,112 $545,753 $593,500 $653,863 10.17%
CODE ENFORCEMENT $112,869 $119,439 $121,475 $135,389 11.45%
PUBLIC WORKS-STREETS $1,049,319 $1,104,032 $1,263,986 $1,341,987 6.17%
PUBLIC WORKS-PARKS $899,059 $875,215 $1,167,926 $1,306,600 11.87%
RECREATION $25,580 $43,661 $98,900 $107,250 8.44%
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT $183,169 $201,932 $263,350 $225,468 -14.38%
RECYCLING $24,143 $2,826 $31,600 $41,980 32.85%
ENGINEERING $534,268 $550,923 $575,558 $766,135 33.11%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $9,116,822 $9,209,285 $10,368,395 $11,116,348 7.21%
GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY $13,436 $37,683 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
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GENERAL FUND FUND 01
REVENUE SOURCE 2021 ACTUAL 2021 BUDGET 2022 BUDGET 2023 BUDGET % CHANGE
TAXES
CURRENT TAX LEVY $8,063,733 $8,009,068 $8,642,981 $9,380,964 8.54%
LICENSES AND PERMITS
CIGARETTE LICENSES $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 $1,800 0.00%
RUBBISH LICENSES $1,410 $1,400 $1,400 $1,400 0.00%
LIQUOR LICENSES $32,350 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 0.00%
BUILDING PERMITS $501,170 $235,000 $235,000 $275,000 17.02%
HEATING PERMITS $48,630 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 0.00%
PLUMBING PERMITS $26,442 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 0.00%
RIGHT OF WAY PERMITS $7,216 $15,000 $15,000 $7,500 -50.00%
MASSAGE PERMITS $692 $1,000 $1,000 $750 -25.00%
TOTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS $619,710 $329,200 $329,200 $361,450 9.80%
FINES AND FORFEITS
COURT FINES $91,839 $100,000 $100,000 $90,000 -10.00%
FALSE ALARMS FINES $1,300 $3,000 $2,000 $1,500 -25.00%
DOG IMPOUNDING $0 $300 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL FINES AND FORFEITS $93,139 $103,300 $102,000 $91,500 -10.29%
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
RECREATION PROGRAMS $26,512 $35,000 $35,000 $30,000 -14.29%
PARK USE FEES $7,440 $5,500 $5,500 $7,500 36.36%
FIELD USE FEES $10,461 $10,000 $10,000 $10,500 5.00%
SOFTBALL LEAGUES $7,748 $10,000 $8,000 $7,750 -3.13%
MAPS AND ORDINANCES $25 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
SURCHARGES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
PLANNING FEES $18,450 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
FIRE CONTRACTS $171,143 $170,606 $184,466 $191,237 3.67%
LILYDALE POLICING $296,856 $296,850 $248,350 $331,076 33.31%
MENDOTA POLICING $67,662 $66,992 $48,328 $73,821 52.75%
POLICE SECURITY (OFF DUTY OT)$13,875 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
STREET MAINT. CHARGES $1,550 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
ENGINEERING CHARGES $45,560 $40,000 $30,000 $40,000 33.33%
FILING FEES $0 $0 $20 $0 -100.00%
LEASE MAINTENANCE CHARGES $4,143 $4,000 $4,500 $4,000 -11.11%
TOTAL CHARGES FOR SERVICES $671,425 $664,948 $600,164 $721,884 20.28%
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL
MSA MAINTENANCE $154,526 $150,000 $165,000 $175,000 6.06%
POLICE STATE AID $174,659 $145,000 $180,000 $175,000 -2.78%
SCHOOL RESOURCES OFFICER $110,492 $105,000 $105,000 $0 -100.00%
FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS $59,472 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
DAKOTA COUNTY GRANT $4,556 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
PERA AID $0 $9,070 $0 $0 0.00%
PEACE OFFICER INSUR REIMBURSE $14,969 $10,000 $18,000 $15,000 -16.67%
ELECTION REIMBURSEMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL $518,674 $469,070 $518,000 $415,000 -19.88%
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
SUNDRY REVENUE $43,756 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
DONATIONS $47,914 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
CELL TOWER REVENUE $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $48,000 -31.43%
INTEREST -$21,780 $30,000 $30,000 $20,000 -33.33%
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS $139,890 $105,000 $105,000 $73,000 -30.48%
DAKOTA COUNTY
WASTE MANAGEMENT $4,183 $23,500 $23,500 $25,000 6.38%
TOTAL DAKOTA COUNTY $4,183 $23,500 $23,500 $25,000 6.38%
OTHER REVENUE
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND TRANSFER $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER REVENUE $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 $47,550 0.00%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE $10,158,304 $9,751,636 $10,368,395 $11,116,348 7.21%
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
CITY COUNCIL
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $22,275 $22,592 $22,500 $22,500 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $192 $194 $185 $185 0.00%
4135 FICA $1,704 $1,728 $1,721 $1,721 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $24,170 $24,515 $24,406 $24,406 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $1,353 $1,000 $2,500 150.00%
4400 TRAINING $0 $270 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4490 TELEPHONE $0 $0 $0 $500 100.00%
4490 HALLOWEEN BONFIRE $0 $761 $1,000 $500 -50.00%
4490 FIREWORKS $0 $16,225 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $9,508 $4,491 $6,000 $6,000 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $9,508 $23,100 $24,000 $25,500 6.25%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $33,679 $47,615 $48,406 $49,906 3.10%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS APPROVED
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
ADMINISTRATION
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $652,922 $670,486 $639,032 $669,989 4.84%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $40 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $107,397 $103,252 $142,206 $149,193 4.91%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $14,046 $14,223 $13,610 $14,290 5.00%
4134 PERA $46,142 $48,273 $47,927 $50,249 4.84%
4135 FICA $48,707 $51,951 $48,886 $51,254 4.84%
4137 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $1,795 $1,795 $1,800 $1,800 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $871,010 $890,019 $893,461 $936,775 4.85%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $2,288 $2,313 $2,000 $0 -100.00%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 $65,000 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $2,192 $1,224 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4220 CITY ATTORNEY $13,203 $14,793 $12,000 $27,000 125.00%
4220 AUDITOR $24,134 $28,900 $26,000 $27,000 3.85%
4220 CODIFIER-LINK TO CITY CODE $500 $500 $500 $500 0.00%
4220 CODIFICATION SERVICES $1,757 $2,325 $1,700 $5,000 194.12%
4220 PROF SERVICES - HR COMP $0 $0 $1,000 $17,500 1650.00%
4220 SAFETY TRAINING $0 $1,981 $6,500 $7,000 7.69%
4220 HR TESTING $0 $0 $0 $1,000 100.00%
4220 COUNCIL RECORDING SERVICES $5,002 $5,993 $5,500 $6,000 9.09%
4220 MISCELLANEOUS $28,211 $20,069 $18,000 $21,000 16.67%
4221 RETAINER-CITY ATTORNEY $10,565 $11,938 $14,000 $0 -100.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $2,031 $2,144 $2,200 $2,200 0.00%
4250 LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE $132,328 $119,307 $146,000 $146,000 0.00%
4268 NEWSLETTER $16,093 $13,063 $18,000 $21,500 19.44%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $303,304 $289,551 $320,900 $349,200 8.82%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $9,672 $6,622 $10,000 $8,000 -20.00%
4306 RECRUITMENT COSTS $15 $1,251 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $2,008 $1,717 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4320 FUEL $1,176 $2,015 $1,500 $2,500 66.67%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR $1,289 $6,013 $5,000 $3,000 -40.00%
4331 MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE/EQUIP $0 $291 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $14,161 $17,908 $22,000 $19,000 -13.64%
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4400 TRAINING $696 $889 $7,500 $7,500 0.00%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $0 $0 $3,000 $1,000 -66.67%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $16,304 $17,445 $17,500 $21,500 22.86%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $57 $803 $3,500 $3,800 8.57%
4437 CREDIT CARD FEES $5,260 $9,499 $6,500 $1,000 -84.62%
4480 CONTINGENCY $93,436 $55,802 $20,000 $20,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $7,403 $3,914 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4490 ARC PER DIEM $150 $1,100 $1,000 $1,050 5.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $123,305 $89,452 $64,000 $60,850 -4.92%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,311,780 $1,286,930 $1,300,361 $1,365,825 5.03%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
ELECTIONS
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $28,913 $29,073 $29,753 $28,983 -2.59%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $9,145 $0 $8,000 $0 -100.00%
4125 SALARIES-ELECTION JUDGES $41,646 $0 $36,000 $0 -100.00%
4131 INSURANCE $4,893 $4,954 $7,266 $7,623 4.91%
4134 PERA $2,848 $2,175 $2,831 $2,174 -23.21%
4135 FICA $4,268 $2,168 $2,888 $2,217 -23.23%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $91,712 $38,369 $86,738 $40,997 -52.73%
4220 CONSULTING FEES $149 $0 $150 $0 -100.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $358 $0 $375 $0 -100.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $506 $0 $525 $0 -100.00%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $5,741 $0 $4,000 $0 -100.00%
4318 POSTAGE $9,972 $0 $7,500 $0 -100.00%
4330 BALLOT COUNTER MAINTENANCE $3,431 $0 $3,500 $0 -100.00%
4330 ELECTRONIC POLL BOOKS $2,286 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4330 ELECTRONIC POLL BOOK MAINTENANC $0 $1,142 $1,100 $1,500 36.36%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $21,430 $1,142 $16,100 $1,500 -90.68%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $350 $0 $350 $0 -100.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $4,683 $0 $4,700 $0 -100.00%
4490 10 NEW VOTING BOOTHS $362 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4490 IPADS, SECURE BALLOT BOXES $0 $0 $4,000 $0 -100.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $5,395 $0 $9,050 $0 -100.00%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $119,043 $39,511 $112,413 $42,497 -62.20%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS APPROVED
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
IT
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4110 IT STAFF POSITION $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $24,647 $25,848 $15,800 $22,905 44.97%
4220 WEBSITE COSTS $1,960 $0 $3,000 $0 -100.00%
LOGIS SUPPORT $35,056 $36,852 $30,000 $35,000 16.67%
WEB SERVICES $0 $1,560 $2,000 $8,846 342.30%
STATE OF MN LINE FEES (FIBER FEE)$1,247 $1,247 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
SERVER HOSTING $29,734 $36,898 $40,685 $42,530 4.53%
DAKOTA BROADBAND (DBB)$12,512 $13,245 $17,500 $18,375 5.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $105,156 $115,650 $111,985 $130,656 16.67%
4301 COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
MICROSOFT LICENSES & CALS $21,121 $21,081 $21,150 $7,170 -66.10%
COMPUTER REPLACEMENT $20,869 $0 $15,000 $9,975 -33.50%
MMD SYSTEM $34,179 $0 $7,000 $0 -100.00%
MISC HARDWARE & SOFTWARE $4,956 $3,750 $5,000 $5,384 7.68%
LASERFICHE MAINTENANCE $10,044 $11,256 $11,000 $11,500 4.55%
ADDITIONAL LASERFICHE LICENSES $0 $2,707 $2,700 $2,700 0.00%
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE/RENEWALS $4,560 $5,993 $35,000 $35,227 0.65%
SERVER REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENAN $0 $0 $5,000 $8,000 60.00%
FIREWALL $0 $0 $5,000 $10,213 104.26%
DOOR ACCESS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE $1,849 $1,920 $3,825 $4,000 4.58%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $97,577 $46,707 $110,675 $94,169 -14.91%
4400 TRAINING $0 $525 $750 $750 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $682 $0 $900 100.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $0 $1,207 $750 $1,650 120.00%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $202,734 $163,564 $223,410 $226,475 1.37%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
M365 $42,500 $42,500
Video Surveilance $10,000 $10,000
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
POLICE
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR/PATROL $1,448,519 $1,369,186 $1,395,422 $1,451,441 4.01%
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR/ADMINISTRATION $639,780 $769,487 $834,978 $856,248 2.55%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME/PATROL $36,467 $40,449 $80,946 $80,946 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $1,206 $5,659 $10,400 $10,400 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $489,613 $507,079 $619,680 $655,440 5.77%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $173,484 $175,860 $168,265 $176,680 5.00%
4134 PERA/PATROL $261,023 $242,454 $261,317 $271,232 3.79%
4134 PERA/ADMINISTRATION $95,701 $118,070 $134,614 $137,852 2.41%
4135 FICA/PATROL $25,637 $23,184 $22,203 $23,015 3.66%
4135 FICA/ADMINISTRATION $16,229 $18,195 $20,116 $20,746 3.13%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $740 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $3,188,399 $3,269,625 $3,547,941 $3,684,000 3.83%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $60,907 $74,186 $74,000 $133,000 79.73%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $76,803 $76,803 $76,803 $76,803 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $12,863 $12,190 $21,000 $30,100 43.33%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/LICENSES/FEES $14,830 $29,885 $50,900 $12,920 -74.62%
4222 PROSECUTIONS $68,398 $70,692 $71,000 $75,000 5.63%
4225 ANIMAL IMPOUNDING FEES $912 $2,588 $1,000 $2,500 150.00%
4223 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $139,371 $133,480 $137,091 $169,900 23.93%
4275 DISPATCH ANNUAL FEE $241,720 $262,277 $286,175 $278,200 -2.79%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $615,803 $662,102 $717,969 $778,423 8.42%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $3,881 $3,730 $5,500 $6,000 9.09%
4301 COMPUTER SOFTWARE/HARDWARE $18,239 $30,725 $25,000 $30,000 20.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $31,269 $20,178 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
4305 POLICE RESERVES $0 $3,854 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4306 RECRUITMENT COSTS $8,112 $9,741 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $454 $238 $1,000 $2,000 100.00%
4320 GAS AND OIL $34,263 $44,781 $45,000 $80,000 77.78%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/GENERAL $33,893 $46,029 $25,000 $30,000 20.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR/CAR SET UP $42,592 $27,888 $45,000 $45,000 0.00%
4331 MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE/EQUIP $5,874 $4,185 $11,000 $11,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $178,578 $191,348 $216,500 $263,000 21.48%
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4400 TRAINING $26,441 $42,334 $40,000 $45,000 12.50%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $473 $111 $500 $500 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $10,983 $13,092 $17,500 $55,050 214.57%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $28,663 $21,781 $20,000 $20,000 0.00%
4430 CAR WASHES $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $880 $2,168 $5,100 $5,000 -1.96%
4490 SHREDDING $847 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $68,287 $79,486 $85,100 $127,550 49.88%
4610 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $25,322 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $25,322 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $4,051,067 $4,227,883 $4,567,510 $4,852,973 6.25%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
FIRE
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR/ADMIN $48,078 $49,318 $79,802 $82,995 4.00%
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR/FIREFIGHTERS $188,425 $192,358 $185,797 $193,229 4.00%
4131 INSURANCE $4,820 $4,926 $5,190 $5,445 4.91%
4132 INSURANCE-LONG TERM DISABILITY $2,801 $2,977 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $60,023 $60,777 $58,150 $61,060 5.00%
4134 PERA/ADMIN $3,595 $3,684 $3,782 $3,933 3.99%
4135 FICA/ADMIN $3,665 $3,760 $6,105 $6,349 4.00%
4135 FICA/FIREFIGHTERS $3,635 $5,512 $2,694 $2,802 4.01%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $315,044 $323,312 $344,520 $358,813 4.15%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $1,113 $38 $100 $1,000 900.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $3,797 $4,312 $5,000 $8,100 62.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL SERVICE $13,283 $15,530 $10,000 $11,000 10.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE $8,013 $11,747 $10,000 $18,000 80.00%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $1,983 $2,971 $2,172 $4,200 93.37%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4220 LOGIS - IT SERVICES $22,655 $0 $4,000 $7,000 75.00%
4220 AUDIT $7,475 $7,675 $7,750 $8,500 9.68%
4220 LEGAL $1,262 $462 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4220 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $15 $594 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $0 $0 $500 $750 50.00%
4244 MEDICAL EXAMS $5,849 $4,284 $8,000 $10,000 25.00%
4268 SNOWPLOW FIREFIGHTER DRIVEWAYS $4,320 $6,430 $11,000 $11,000 0.00%
4268 DEPARTMENT REPORT PRINTING $3,361 $3,338 $3,500 $4,500 28.57%
4268 STATIC TESTING $4,624 $7,419 $9,000 $10,500 16.67%
4275 DISPATCH ANNUAL FEE $26,008 $16,797 $9,108 $8,800 -3.38%
4280 RUBBISH COLLECTION $1,834 $2,364 $2,000 $2,500 25.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $105,592 $83,962 $85,630 $109,350 27.70%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,889 $1,804 $1,500 $1,800 20.00%
4301 COMPUTER SOFTWARE $4,947 $12,613 $4,700 $4,700 0.00%
4301 COMPUTER HARDWARE $32,448 $0 $5,500 $8,800 60.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES
BOOTS/BUNKERPANTS/COATS $18,477 $3,334 $22,000 $25,000 13.64%
HOSE/NOZZELS/FITTINGS $1,478 $1,751 $9,000 $10,000 11.11%
MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING SUPPLIES $19,337 $12,217 $17,000 $18,000 5.88%
FIRE PREVENTION $0 $7,000 $7,500 7.14%
4318 POSTAGE $106 $251 $150 $150 0.00%
4320 GAS AND OIL $4,788 $6,331 $6,000 $8,000 33.33%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR
COPIER MAINTENANCE $2,473 $549 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
RADIO REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $3,582 $3,053 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
APPARATUS REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $12,955 $24,277 $25,000 $27,000 8.00%
SCBA SERVICE $0 $1,350 $1,000 $1,250 25.00%
OTHER REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $12,439 $14,751 $2,000 $5,000 150.00%
4331 MISC FURNOTURE/EQUIPMENT $0 $802 $0 $0 0.00%
4335 BUILDING MAINTENANCE $13,553 $21,752 $24,500 $28,000 14.29%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $128,472 $104,834 $127,350 $147,200 15.59%
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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4400 TRAINING $3,836 $20,177 $17,500 $18,000 2.86%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $1,147 $1,000 $1,500 $1,750 16.67%
4403 TRAINING EXPENSES
TRAINING $6,383 $4,744 $5,000 $5,500 10.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $2,042 $1,100 $1,750 $2,000 14.29%
4410 UNIFORMS $5,365 $2,797 $7,000 $7,500 7.14%
4415 MILEAGE $0 $0 $250 $250 0.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE $1,667 $3,531 $2,500 $3,000 20.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $565 $297 $500 $500 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $21,004 $33,645 $36,000 $38,500 6.94%
4630 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $570,112 $545,753 $593,500 $653,863 10.17%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
POWER TOOL UPGRADE $21,000 $21,000
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
BUILDING OFFICIAL
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 INSURANCE-WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $3,858 $3,623 $5,500 $5,500 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $550 $500 $500 0.00%
CITY ATTORNEY $0 $2,805 $1,500 $2,000 33.33%
CITY ENGINEER/GOPHER ONE $0 $631 $0 $500 100.00%
4231 CONTRACTED INSPECTIONS $92,014 $97,103 $97,850 $101,764 4.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $108,422 $116,162 $117,350 $122,264 4.19%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,254 $308 $1,250 $1,250 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $1,622 $1,382 $500 $500 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $1,541 $1,587 $1,000 $1,500 50.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $4,417 $3,277 $2,750 $3,250 18.18%
4400 TRAINING $0 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $0 $0 $250 $250 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $0 $0 $125 $125 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $30 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
4490 CREDIT CARD FEES $0 $0 $0 $8,500 100.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $30 $0 $1,375 $9,875 618.18%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $112,869 $119,439 $121,475 $135,389 11.45%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
PW - STREETS
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $374,185 $393,206 $397,681 $414,876 4.32%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $7,349 $10,200 $22,375 $22,375 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $4,635 $8,000 $8,000 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $100,563 $100,657 $110,858 $116,305 4.91%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $70,239 $71,120 $68,050 $71,455 5.00%
4134 PERA $25,331 $29,474 $31,504 $32,794 4.09%
4135 FICA $27,499 $31,560 $32,746 $34,062 4.02%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $605,166 $640,852 $671,214 $699,867 4.27%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $3,396 $3,060 $5,500 $5,500 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $3,496 $3,526 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL-STREET LIGHTS $21,795 $22,080 $22,500 $24,000 6.67%
4211 ELECTRICAL-PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE $1,814 $1,849 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL-TRAFFIC SIGNALS $3,314 $3,760 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE $2,831 $3,537 $5,000 $7,500 50.00%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $1,983 $2,072 $2,172 $2,270 4.51%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,937 $7,750 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4220 CITY ATTORNEY $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $243 $165 $500 $500 0.00%
4280 RUBBISH REMOVAL $2,135 $2,387 $2,500 $2,750 10.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $42,943 $50,186 $55,172 $59,520 7.88%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $461 $1,043 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $9,779 $13,190 $18,000 $18,000 0.00%
4306 RECRUITMENT COSTS $0 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $0 $152 $50 $50 0.00%
4320 GAS AND OIL $18,204 $29,056 $30,000 $45,000 50.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR $65,824 $45,841 $80,000 $80,000 0.00%
4331 MISC OFFICE/COMPUTER EQUIPMENT $1,226 $0 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4335 PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE MAINTENANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE $8,102 $10,016 $8,500 $8,500 0.00%
CUSTODIAL SERVICES $200 $347 $1,000 $1,500 50.00%
4336 SNOW REMOVAL DAMAGE REPAIR $871 $1,186 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $104,667 $100,832 $145,550 $161,050 10.65%
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4400 TRAINING $973 $3,575 $2,500 $7,500 200.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $0 $65 $300 $300 0.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $4,601 $5,257 $5,000 $5,500 10.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $33 $0 $250 $250 0.00%
4420 STREET SIGNS AND POSTS $7,223 $4,778 $12,000 $12,000 0.00%
4421 SAND AND SALT $65,607 $53,160 $125,000 $125,000 0.00%
4422 STREET MAINTENANCE MATERIAL $35,787 $24,803 $40,000 $40,000 0.00%
4423 CRACK SEALING/CHIP SEALING $82,454 $98,417 $100,000 $100,000 0.00%
4424 STREET SWEEPING AND STRIPING $53,226 $46,707 $55,000 $70,000 27.27%
4425 WATER SERVICE-PUBLIC WORKS $349 $343 $500 $500 0.00%
4426 BONFIRE CLEAN UP $0 $0 $1,000 $0 -100.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $182 $45 $500 $500 0.00%
4500 TREE REMOVAL $43,630 $45,725 $50,000 $60,000 20.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $294,065 $282,874 $392,050 $421,550 7.52%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $2,478 $29,289 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $2,478 $29,289 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,049,319 $1,104,032 $1,263,986 $1,341,987 6.17%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
Bobcat Tool Cat (Parks/Streets)$31,500 $31,500
Electric Pressure Washer (Parks/Streets/Sewe $3,333 $3,333
HVAC for Welding (Parks/Streets/Sewer)$2,000 $2,000
Spill Control Drum (Parks/Streets)$5,000 $5,000
Pickup Truck (Streets)$42,000 $42,000
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
PW - PARKS
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $346,943 $379,264 $460,705 $486,690 5.64%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $16,034 $20,807 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $15,706 $27,038 $50,000 $50,000 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $96,754 $99,077 $128,089 $134,383 4.91%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $28,093 $28,445 $27,215 $28,575 5.00%
4134 PERA $30,795 $29,581 $35,678 $37,627 5.46%
4135 FICA $35,497 $35,196 $40,217 $42,205 4.94%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $569,821 $619,409 $756,904 $794,480 4.96%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $18,871 $21,078 $24,000 $29,000 20.83%
4210 TELEPHONE $3,845 $3,329 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL-PW/WARMING HOUSES $1,814 $1,892 $3,000 $3,500 16.67%
4211 ELECTRICAL-COMF. STAT./AERATOR $4,048 $4,933 $6,000 $6,000 0.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE $3,505 $4,239 $6,000 $8,000 33.33%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $1,983 $2,072 $2,172 $2,270 4.51%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY ATTORNEY $1,226 $2,022 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
TESTING/COMMISSION MINUTES $1,679 $0 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
NATURAL RESOURCES PLAN $58,878 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATION $287 $354 $500 $500 0.00%
4268 OTHER CONTRACT SERVICES
SIBLEY PARK MAINTENANCE $21,265 $0 $21,500 $0 -100.00%
4280 RUBBISH REMOVAL $1,826 $2,295 $2,500 $2,750 10.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $119,227 $42,214 $73,172 $59,520 -18.66%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,004 $881 $1,750 $1,750 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $9,588 $10,181 $18,000 $18,000 0.00%
4306 RECRUITMENT COSTS $0 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $121 $244 $150 $250 66.67%
4320 GAS AND OIL $10,386 $17,011 $17,500 $25,000 42.86%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE $21,779 $9,117 $46,500 $46,500 0.00%
PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES $48,469 $49,321 $60,000 $60,000 0.00%
CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZER $2,303 $1,277 $14,000 $14,000 0.00%
PARK MAINTENANCE COSTS $0 $14,119 $19,000 $31,000 63.16%
ERADICATE INVASIVE PLANTS $34,122 $31,399 $40,000 $50,000 25.00%
TOWN CENTRE LANDSCAPE MAINT.$3,000 $0 $9,000 $9,000 0.00%
PILOT KNOB RESTORATION $7,828 $5,822 $11,000 $15,000 36.36%
TREE SALE $0 $0 $0 $10,000 100.00%
NATIVE PLANTINGS $0 $3,582 $10,000 $40,000 300.00%
TREE CITY USA DESIGNATION $0 $0 $0 $25,000 100.00%
4331 MISC OFFICE/COMPUTER EQUIP $1,766 $0 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4335 BUILDING MAINTENANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE $7,891 $9,864 $8,500 $8,500 0.00%
CUSTODIAL SERVICES $200 $347 $1,000 $1,500 50.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $148,458 $153,164 $258,400 $357,500 38.35%
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4400 TRAINING $7,236 $925 $7,000 $7,000 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $610 $450 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $3,295 $3,138 $5,000 $5,500 10.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $36 $324 $250 $400 60.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE
PUBLIC WORKS $349 $343 $500 $500 0.00%
PARKS $19,246 $24,924 $20,000 $25,000 25.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $1,039 $575 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4490 COMMISSIONER PER DIEM $1,350 $2,350 $4,200 $4,200 0.00%
4500 TREE REMOVAL $28,392 $27,398 $40,000 $50,000 25.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $61,553 $60,427 $79,450 $95,100 19.70%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $899,059 $875,215 $1,167,926 $1,306,600 11.87%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
Bobcat Tool Cat (Parks/Streets)$31,500 $31,500
John Deere Gator (Parks)$24,000 $24,000
HVAC for Welding (Parks/Streets/Sewer)$2,000 $2,000
Spill Control Drum (Parks/Streets)$5,000 $5,000
Pickup Truck (Parks)$46,000 $46,000
Zero Turn Mower (Parks)$15,000 $15,000
Electric Pressure Washer (Parks/Streets/Sewer)$3,333 $3,333
Valencour Property Acquisition $25,000 $25,000
Oheyawahe Intrpretive Plan Phase II $10,000 $10,000
Civic Center Foul Ball Fence $10,000 $10,000
Wentworth Tennis Court Resurfacing $90,000 $90,000
Rogers Lake Skate Park Redesign $225,000 $225,000
Valley View Heights Playground Equipment $75,000 $75,000
WENTWORTH WARMING HOUSE $500,000 $100,000
Civic Center Field Renovation $30,000 $30,000
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ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
RECREATION
RECREATION
CIVICREC SOFTWARE $4,500 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4435 SOFTBALL LEAGUES $4,509 $5,096 $8,000 $8,000 0.00%
4435 TENNIS LESSONS $0 $3,692 $3,150 $3,500 11.11%
4435 SUMMER CONCERTS $6,598 $4,274 $25,000 $22,500 -10.00%
WINTERFEST $0 $0 $5,000 $6,000 20.00%
FARMERS MARKET $0 $0 $3,000 $0 -100.00%
4435 SAFETY CAMP $297 $838 $1,700 $1,700 0.00%
4435 SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMMING $63 $2,154 $4,000 $6,500 62.50%
4435 TOUR DE REC $0 $55 $1,000 $500 -50.00%
WORKOUTS IN THE PARK $0 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
CONTRACTED PROGRAMS $4,425 $6,792 $11,250 $11,250 0.00%
SENIORS PROGRAMMING $0 $0 $3,000 $4,500 50.00%
4435 PROGRAM SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT $3,003 $1,181 $3,500 $3,500 0.00%
4435 FIELD TRIPS $0 $200 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4435 SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM $0 $0 $1,500 $0 -100.00%
4435 RECREATION OFFICE SUPPLIES $66 $121 $550 $550 0.00%
4435 KIDS FISHING DERBY $986 $936 $1,750 $1,750 0.00%
4435 YOUTH AND STAFF SHIRTS $0 $834 $2,750 $3,250 18.18%
4435 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
PARK CELEBRATION EVENTS $0 $8,038 $5,000 $9,000 80.00%
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS $0 $3,517 $6,000 $8,000 33.33%
4435 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $159 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4436 ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES $1,132 $1,396 $2,250 $2,250 0.00%
4400 TRAINING/CONFERENCES $0 $1,380 $4,000 $6,500 62.50%
4400 MEMBERSHIPS/SUBSCRIPTIONS $0 $0 $0 $1,500 100.00%
4400 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT $0 $3,000 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL RECREATION CHARGES $25,580 $43,661 $98,900 $107,250 8.44%
BUDGET IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS REQUESTED APPROVED
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $111,996 $118,929 $122,614 $127,519 4.00%
4131 INSURANCE $20,160 $20,160 $20,760 $21,780 4.91%
4134 PERA $8,400 $8,920 $9,196 $9,564 4.00%
4135 FICA $8,117 $8,495 $9,380 $9,755 4.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $148,673 $156,503 $161,950 $168,618 4.12%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONSULTING PLANNER $0 $0 $60,000 $10,000 -83.33%
COMP PLAN $9,949 $11,253 $1,500 $500 -66.67%
CITY ATTORNEY $12,128 $21,016 $15,000 $20,000 33.33%
OPEN TO BUSINESS - DAKOTA COUNTY $0 $2,500 $2,500 $3,000 20.00%
DAKOTA COUNTY CHAMBER DIRECTORIES $0 $1,295 $1,000 $0 -100.00%
PLANNING COMMISSION-MINUTES $5,702 $3,036 $3,000 $3,500 16.67%
RESOLUTION FILING WITH COUNTY $0 $1,715 $1,500 $2,000 33.33%
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
4222 PROSECUTIONS $0 $0 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $1,543 $1,030 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $29,321 $41,844 $89,000 $43,500 -51.12%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $256 $475 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $1,049 $531 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR - VEHICLE MNTCE $0 $0 $500 $0 -100.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $1,305 $1,006 $4,500 $4,000 -11.11%
4400 TRAINING $267 -$267 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $0 $224 $100 $500 400.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $784 $118 $500 $750 50.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCES $28 $41 $300 $100 -66.67%
4490 PLANNING COMMISSION PER DIEM $1,975 $1,725 $2,500 $3,000 20.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $816 $738 $500 $1,000 100.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $3,869 $2,579 $7,900 $9,350 18.35%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $183,169 $201,932 $263,350 $225,468 -14.38%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
RECYCLING
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4220 CLEAN UP DAY/RECYCLING SUPPLIES $4,134 $2,826 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4220 SHARED RECYCLING POSITION $16,626 $0 $20,000 $30,380 51.90%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $20,760 $2,826 $30,000 $40,380 34.60%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $0 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $0 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $0 $0 $100 $100 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $3,383 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $3,383 $0 $600 $600 0.00%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $24,143 $2,826 $31,600 $41,980 32.85%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
ENGINEERING
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $330,913 $337,975 $344,073 $477,594 38.81%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $5,774 $10,636 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $70,065 $71,359 $74,944 $100,406 33.97%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $7,540 $7,636 $7,305 $7,670 5.00%
4134 PERA $24,287 $25,692 $26,555 $36,570 37.71%
4135 FICA $26,352 $27,365 $27,852 $38,066 36.67%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $464,930 $480,664 $500,729 $680,306 35.86%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $730 $798 $900 $900 0.00%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $49,329 $49,329 $49,329 $49,329 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $658 $544 $4,000 $4,000 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY AUDIT $3,520 $3,500 $3,750 $3,750 0.00%
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $1,615 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4250 LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE $10,048 $9,302 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $64,285 $65,088 $59,979 $59,979 0.00%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $777 $1,064 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $700 $1,120 $1,200 $1,200 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $143 $168 $300 $300 0.00%
4320 GAS AND OIL $1,404 $1,830 $2,000 $3,000 50.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR $1,411 $39 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4331 MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE/COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $3,000 $5,000 66.67%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $4,435 $4,222 $10,000 $13,000 30.00%
4400 TRAINING $302 $480 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4402 BOOKS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $0 $0 $100 $100 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $0 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $260 $101 $500 $500 0.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $56 $369 $250 $250 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $618 $950 $4,850 $4,850 0.00%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $8,000 100.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $8,000 100.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $534,268 $550,923 $575,558 $766,135 33.11%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
Natural Resources Truck $52,000 $52,000
Assitant City Engineer $155,000 $155,000
Plotter/Scanner $8,000 $8,000
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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UTILITY FUND FUND 15
REVENUES
2023
REVENUE SOURCE 2020 ACTUAL 2021 ACTUAL 2021 BUDGET 2022 BUDGET BUDGET % CHANGE
SEWER RENTAL $2,313,851 $2,381,337 $2,178,802 $2,287,742 $2,287,742 0.00%
SEWER PERMITS $1,289 $2,415 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
LILYDALE LIFT STATION MAINT.$2,500 $2,500 $3,000 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
MISCELLANEOUS INCOME $6,327 $10,049 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
INTERST INCOME $10,898 -$677 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
UNAPPROPRIATED TRANSFER -$11,150 -$11,150 -$11,150 -$11,150 -$11,150 0.00%
TOTAL UTILITY FUND REVENUE $2,323,716 $2,384,474 $2,192,152 $2,300,592 $2,300,592 0.00%
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
SEWER UTILITY
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $144,881 $154,948 $148,676 $155,874 4.84%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $318 $2,025 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $2,563 $5,016 $8,000 $8,000 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $22,360 $22,137 $39,236 $41,164 4.91%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $16,464 $16,671 $15,950 $16,750 5.02%
4134 PERA $8,209 $10,859 $11,526 $12,066 4.69%
4135 FICA $9,550 $12,155 $12,368 $12,919 4.46%
4139 OPEB -$1,665 $187 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $202,680 $223,997 $240,756 $251,773 4.58%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $1,820 $1,552 $7,000 $7,000 0.00%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $6,904 $6,904 $6,904 $6,904 0.00%
4210 TELEPHONE $8,112 $7,864 $8,000 $8,000 0.00%
4211 ELECTRIC SERVICE
PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE $1,814 $1,849 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
LIFT STATIONS $10,653 $12,603 $12,500 $15,000 20.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE
PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE $2,831 $2,501 $5,000 $7,500 50.00%
LIFT STATIONS $1,038 $1,500 $1,500 $3,000 100.00%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $1,983 $2,072 $2,172 $2,270 4.51%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY ENGINEER $4,119 $5,814 $0 $0 0.00%
CITY AUDIT $3,017 $3,000 $3,000 $3,500 16.67%
TRAINING $0 $0 $500 $1,500 200.00%
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $14,748 $32,483 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $199 $574 $250 $250 0.00%
4250 LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE $9,528 $8,416 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4280 RUBBISH REMOVAL $1,826 $2,295 $2,500 $2,750 10.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $68,592 $89,428 $77,326 $85,674 10.80%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $754 $296 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $8,752 $10,771 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $4,660 $4,347 $5,000 $5,500 10.00%
4320 GAS AND OIL $3,177 $4,159 $5,000 $7,500 50.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
SEWER CLEANING/TELEVISING $43,218 $76,519 $62,000 $62,000 0.00%
SEWER LINING $0 $0 $200,000 $200,000 0.00%
ROOT CHEMICALS $9,287 $7,079 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
HYDRANT MARKERS $462 $0 $750 $750 0.00%
SOFTWARE SUPPORT $795 $795 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
LIFT STATIONS MAINTENANCE $0 $15,126 $15,000 $15,000 0.00%
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT REPAIRS $55,598 $31,419 $35,000 $35,000 0.00%
4331 FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT $1,226 $0 $1,200 $1,200 0.00%
4335 PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE MAINTENANCE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE $7,855 $4,929 $8,500 $8,500 0.00%
CUSTODIAL SERVICES $200 $347 $1,000 $1,500 50.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $135,984 $155,787 $362,450 $365,950 0.97%
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4400 TRAINING $324 $917 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $0 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $859 $1,083 $1,250 $1,250 0.00%
4415 MILEAGE AND AUTO ALLOWANCE $12 $11 $250 $250 0.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE $349 $343 $350 $400 14.29%
4437 CREDIT CARD FEES $1,280 $1,838 $1,500 $2,000 33.33%
4449 MWCC CHARGES $1,387,527 $1,467,725 $1,471,365 $1,347,343 -8.43%
4460 CONSTRUCTION COSTS $0 $137,544 $0 $0 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $4,765 $4,963 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4491 DEPRECIATION $200,911 $196,548 $200,000 $200,000 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $1,596,026 $1,810,972 $1,682,715 $1,559,243 -7.34%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $30,590 $0 $0 $200,333 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $30,590 $0 $0 $200,333 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,033,872 $2,280,184 $2,363,247 $2,462,973 4.22%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
HVAC for Welding (Parks/Streets/Sewer)$2,000 $2,000
Electric Pressure Washer (Parks/Streets/Se $3,333 $3,333
Lift Station Cabinets $120,000 $120,000
Sewer Camera $15,000 $15,000
Gnerator Replacement $60,000 $60,000
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STORM WATER UTILITY FUND 29
REVENUES
2023
REVENUE SOURCE 2020 ACTUAL 2021 ACTUAL 2021 BUDGET 2022 BUDGET BUDGET % CHANGE
STORM WATER UTILITY FEES $578,799 $582,537 $550,000 $550,000 $580,000 5.45%
MISCELLANSOUS INCOME $200 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
INTEREST INCOME $5,053 -$1,557 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
UNAPPROPRIATED TRANSFER -$9,650 -$9,650 -$9,650 -$9,650 -$9,650 0.00%
TOTAL STORM UTILITY FUND REVENUE $574,402 $571,330 $541,850 $541,850 $571,850 5.54%
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
STORM WATER UTILITY
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $22,827 $23,424 $23,946 $24,904 4.00%
4131 INSURANCE $4,093 $4,135 $6,436 $6,752 4.91%
4134 PERA $1,706 $1,750 $1,796 $1,868 4.01%
4135 FICA $1,725 $1,768 $1,832 $1,905 3.98%
4139 OPEB -$252 $55 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $30,099 $31,132 $34,010 $35,429 4.17%
4209 CITY HALL RENT $6,904 $6,904 $6,904 $6,904 0.00%
4214 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE $0 $200 $200 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY AUDIT $1,106 $1,100 $1,200 $1,200 0.00%
WMO MEETINGS $6,000 $6,000 0.00%
ENGINEERING FEES $5,015 $2,284 $35,000 $35,000 0.00%
RAIN GARDEN DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION $11,196 $270 $35,000 $35,000 0.00%
SURFACE WATER TREATMENT $7,320 $12,351 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $6,075 $57,419 $2,500 $2,500 0.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $74 $0 $250 $250 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $37,690 $80,327 $97,054 $97,054 0.00%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $0 $0 $250 $250 0.00%
4318 POSTAGE $27 $0 $25 $25 0.00%
4330 EQUIPMENT REPAIR $11,481 $190 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4337 STORM SEWER MAINTENANCE $32,208 $16,927 $50,000 $50,000 0.00%
4339 POND MAINTENANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $43,716 $17,117 $60,275 $60,275 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $22,648 $23,548 $24,000 $27,500 14.58%
4460 CONSTRUCTION COSTS $41,603 $199,072 $0 $200,000 100.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $360 $881 $500 $500 0.00%
4491 DEPRECIATION $51,282 $54,444 $53,000 $55,000 3.77%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $115,894 $277,944 $77,500 $283,000 265.16%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $227,398 $406,521 $268,839 $475,758 76.97%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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PAR 3
REVENUES
2023
REVENUE SOURCE 2020 ACTUAL 2021 ACTUAL 2021 BUDGET 2022 BUDGET BUDGET % CHANGE
GREEN FEES $150,063 $167,781 $100,000 $110,000 $150,000 36.36%
RECREATION PROGRAMS $23,251 $49,488 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 12.50%
CONCESSIONS $0 $25,295 $19,000 $19,000 $22,500 18.42%
SUNDRY REVENUE $195 $3,771 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
INTEREST $420 -$188 $450 $450 $450 0.00%
TOTAL PAR THREE FUND REVENUE $173,929 $246,148 $154,450 $169,450 $217,950 28.62%
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
PAR 3
4110 SALARIES-ADMIN $21,612 $21,372 $25,807 $30,722 19.05%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME(HOLIDAY)$478 $1,599 $300 $300 0.00%
4110 SALARIES-CLUBHOUSE $20,528 $42,312 $34,000 $42,000 23.53%
4110 SALARIES - MAINTENANCE $18,106 $22,302 $22,000 $25,000 13.64%
4131 INSURANCE $6,653 $6,653 $6,851 $7,187 4.90%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $3,196 $3,238 $3,100 $3,255 5.00%
4134 PERA $2,344 $3,181 $4,486 $5,454 21.58%
4135 FICA $4,578 $6,594 $6,282 $7,498 19.36%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $106 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $77,602 $107,251 $102,826 $121,416 18.08%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $2,486 $5,282 $4,750 $6,000 26.32%
4210 TELEPHONE $3,589 $4,299 $4,000 $4,500 12.50%
4211 ELECTRIC SERVICE
CLUBHOUSE $482 $589 $875 $875 0.00%
MAINTENANCE $1,771 $2,630 $2,000 $2,750 37.50%
4212 GAS SERVICE $484 $614 $800 $1,200 50.00%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $1,826 $1,907 $2,000 $2,090 4.50%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY AUDIT $2,866 $2,850 $2,900 $2,990 3.10%
SYSTEM INSPECTIONS $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
DEPT OF AG LICENSE $0 $25 $100 $100 0.00%
4250 LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE $4,445 $4,253 $4,800 $4,800 0.00%
4268 CONTRACT SERVICES
IRRIGATION SYSTEM SERVICES $0 $2,580 $4,500 $4,500 0.00%
IRRIGATION SOFTWARE $0 $2,475 $2,550 $2,750 7.84%
4280 RUBBISH REMOVAL $459 $891 $800 $1,000 25.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $18,407 $28,395 $31,075 $34,555 11.20%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $276 $158 $600 $600 0.00%
4305 GOLF SUPPLIES $2,631 $2,310 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
4310 CONCESSIONS $215 $5,170 $4,250 $5,250 23.53%
4320 GAS AND OIL $1,027 $1,664 $1,750 $2,600 48.57%
4330 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
GROUNDSKEEPING EQUIPMENT REPAIR $6,802 $10,619 $10,000 $12,000 20.00%
REEL SHARPENING $0 $0 $2,000 $2,250 12.50%
4334 COURSE MAINTENANCE
MISCELLANEOUS $906 $1,783 $3,500 $3,500 0.00%
CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZER $14,291 $17,349 $16,000 $20,000 25.00%
IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR $4,242 $5,494 $5,000 $5,500 10.00%
COURSE BEAUTIFICATION $351 $4,824 $2,000 $2,000 0.00%
SOIL/SAND $550 $1,197 $1,000 $1,500 50.00%
4335 BUILDING MAINTENANCE $6,039 $4,582 $8,000 $8,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $37,330 $55,150 $57,100 $66,200 15.94%
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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4400 TRAINING $0 $159 $1,000 $2,000 100.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $455 $255 $500 $500 0.00%
4410 CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT $64 $6,196 $1,750 $5,000 185.71%
4435 RECREATION PROGRAM SUPPLIES $0 $2,306 $0 $3,000 100.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE $288 $369 $480 $480 0.00%
4427 SEWER SERVICE $1,582 $1,582 $1,600 $1,600 0.00%
4436 ONLINE REGISTRATION FEE $1,055 $673 $1,475 $1,475 0.00%
4437 CREDIT CARD FEES $6,199 $6,207 $6,000 $6,500 8.33%
4480 CONTINGENCY $0 $3,500 $0 $0 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $2,097 $2,068 $2,250 $2,250 0.00%
4500 TREE REMOVAL $0 $909 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $11,740 $24,224 $16,555 $24,305 46.81%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $48,526 $17,135 $0 $71,250 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $48,526 $17,135 $0 $71,250 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $193,604 $232,155 $207,556 $317,726 53.08%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
FENCE FOR FALL PROTECTION $5,000 $5,000
ADA COMPLIANCE WORK $25,000 $25,000
WINDOW REPLACEMENT CLUBHOUSE $8,750 $8,750
HVAC REPLACEMENT $15,500 $15,500
PATIO FURNITURE $11,000 $11,000
CARPET REPLACEMENT $6,000 $6,000
TEE TIME ONLINE SOFTWARE $8,000 $0
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
CITY HALL
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $69,896 $68,293 $70,824 $73,657 4.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $1,795 $1,906 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $19,149 $19,211 $20,760 $21,780 4.91%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $7,507 $8,052 $8,170 $8,580 5.02%
4134 PERA $5,183 $5,320 $5,312 $5,524 3.99%
4135 FICA $5,946 $6,040 $5,418 $5,635 4.01%
4139 OPEB -$1,239 $221 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $108,237 $109,043 $110,484 $115,176 4.25%
4211 ELECTRIC SERVICE $22,927 $22,664 $25,000 $25,000 0.00%
4212 GAS SERVICE $5,494 $7,110 $7,500 $9,750 30.00%
4213 SOLAR LEASE $4,013 $4,192 $4,348 $4,542 4.46%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MISC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $0 $1,000 $2,000 100.00%
4240 LEGAL PUBLICATION $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4250 LIABILITY AND AUTO INSURANCE $6,891 $5,759 $7,000 $7,000 0.00%
4280 RUBBISH SERVICE $3,128 $3,733 $3,500 $4,500 28.57%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $42,452 $43,459 $48,348 $52,792 9.19%
4331 FURNITURE/EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $1,800 $1,800 0.00%
4335 BUILDING MAINTENANCE $43,313 $36,375 $46,500 $46,500 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $43,313 $36,375 $48,300 $48,300 0.00%
4404 MEMBERSHIP DUES $0 $0 $50 $50 0.00%
4415 MILEAGE $0 $0 $100 $100 0.00%
4425 WATER SERVICE $4,717 $4,967 $4,500 $5,000 11.11%
4480 CONTINGENCY/RESERVE $0 $0 $10,000 $10,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $19 $250 $250 0.00%
4491 DEPRECIATION $36,506 $36,506 $80,000 $40,000 -50.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $41,223 $41,492 $94,900 $55,400 -41.62%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $63,000 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $63,000 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $235,224 $230,368 $302,032 $334,668 10.81%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
BOILER REPLACEMENT $63,000 $63,000
T+A1A1:H OBJ DESCRIPTION
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4211 ELECTRIC SERVICE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $0 $7,000 $7,000 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $0 $0 $7,000 $7,000 0.00%
4305 OPERATING SUPPLIES $0 $0 $1,500 $1,500 0.00%
4330 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
SIREN MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT $3,178 $2,974 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
N95 MASK TESTING $0 $0 $700 $0 -100.00%
PHSYICALS $0 $0 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
DAKOTA COUNTY SPECIAL OPS $5,720 $0 $3,000 $3,000 0.00%
EOC SUPPLIES $0 $0 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $8,898 $2,974 $14,200 $13,500 -4.93%
4400 AMEM ANNUAL CONFERENCE $0 $0 $1,200 $1,200 0.00%
4400 TRAINING $0 $3,666 $5,000 $0 -100.00%
4400 CONTINGENCY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4400 DAKOTA COUNTY EMER. PREP. CMTE.$3,678 $5,863 $4,000 $9,000 125.00%
4400 DRILL CONSULTANT/EXPENSES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $1,998 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $5,676 $9,529 $10,200 $10,200 0.00%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $12,200 $12,000 -1.64%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $12,200 $12,000 -1.64%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $14,574 $12,503 $43,600 $42,700 -2.06%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
SIREN ESCROW $12,000 $12,000
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
FIRE RELIEF
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4200 RENTALS AND LEASES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4490 FIRE AID $111,759 $117,133 $110,000 $115,000 4.55%
4490 CITY CONTRIBUTION $152,500 $168,750 $207,000 $234,000 13.04%
4490 SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT ADMIN $0 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $264,259 $286,883 $318,000 $350,000 10.06%
4600 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $264,259 $286,883 $318,000 $350,000 10.06%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
SPECIAL PARK
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4220 CITY AUDIT $1,257 $1,250 $1,250 $1,290 3.20%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $25,000 $6,955 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $26,257 $8,205 $1,250 $1,290 3.20%
4300 OFFICE SUPPLIES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4460 ADJUSTABLE HOOPS $0 $0 $0 $5,000 100.00%
4460 CONSTRUCTION COSTS $3,814 $34,738 $5,000 $5,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $1,470 $500 $500 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $3,814 $36,208 $5,500 $10,500 90.91%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $54,818 $73,004 $442,500 $75,000 -83.05%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $54,818 $73,004 $442,500 $75,000 -83.05%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $84,889 $117,417 $449,250 $86,790 -80.68%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
ROGERS LAKE SKATE PARK REDESIGN $75,000 $75,000
Rogers Lake Picnic Shelter $100,000 $0
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
2022 BUDGET
DEBT SUMMARY
IMPROVEMENT BONDS 2021 LEVY 2022 LEVY 2023 LEVY END DATE
2012 $0 $0 $0 2/1/2032
2013 $123,661 $114,943 $0 2/1/2034
2014 Refunding $69,104 $63,003 $67,512 2/1/2027
2014 $69,566 $74,551 $79,150 2/1/2035
2015 Refunding $139,794 $136,434 $138,324 2/1/2028
2015 $48,836 $48,818 $48,800 2/1/2036
2016 $80,543 $80,267 $79,823 2/1/2037
2017 $91,632 $90,999 $95,616 2/1/2030
2018 $109,447 $106,357 $103,267 2/1/2030
FIRE STATION $624,173 $624,173 $623,543 2/1/2035
2019 $351,455 $313,134 $269,631 2/1/2031
2020 $194,048 $196,448 $174,538 2/1/2032
2021 $0 $0 $203,146 2/1/2034
TOTAL $1,902,260 $1,849,127 $1,883,350
TAX ABATEMENT BONDS 2021 LEVY 2022 LEVY 2023 LEVY END DATE
2020 TAX ABATEMENT BONDS $0 $171,145 $173,615 2/1/2032
EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES 2021 LEVY 2022 LEVY 2023 LEVY END DATE
DUMP TRUCK $28,114 $27,707 $27,300 2/1/2025
FIRE TRUCK $0 $0 $132,195 2/1/2034
PAR THREE BONDS 2021 LEVY 2022 LEVY 2023 LEVY END DATE
PAR THREE $245,175 $178,745 $0 2/1/2023
GRAND TOTAL $2,175,549 $2,226,724 $2,216,460
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2020 2021 2022 2023 %
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET CHANGE
STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE
4110 SALARIES-REGULAR $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4115 SALARIES-OVERTIME $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4130 SALARIES-TEMPORARY $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4131 INSURANCE $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4133 WORKERS COMPENSATION $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4134 PERA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4135 FICA $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4138 UNEMPLOYMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4211 ELECTRICAL SERVICES $14,947 $12,994 $17,500 $17,500 0.00%
4220 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $0 $0 $500 $500 0.00%
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $14,947 $12,994 $18,000 $18,000 0.00%
4330 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE $27,723 $16,653 $35,000 $35,000 0.00%
TOTAL COMMODITIES $27,723 $16,653 $35,000 $35,000 0.00%
4490 MISCELLANEOUS $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES $0 $0 $0 $0 0.00%
4620 CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $113,000 0.00%
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY $0 $0 $0 $113,000 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $42,670 $29,647 $53,000 $166,000 213.21%
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS REQUESTED APPROVED
Strretlight Cabinets 34,000$ 34,000$
Streetlight Poles 45,000$ 45,000$
LED Conversion 34,000$ 34,000$
CAT OBJ DESCRIPTION
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Funding Source
Fund Balance
Power Tool Upgrade - Fire 21,000$
Spill Control Drums - Public Works 10,000$
Bobcat Toolcat - Public Works 63,000$
Electric Pressure Washer - Public Works 6,667$
HVAC for Welding Area - Public Works 4,000$
Ford Pickup - Streets 42,000$
Ford Pickup - Parks 46,000$
John Deere Gator - Parks 24,000$
Zero Turn Mower - Parks 15,000$
Valencour Property Acquistion - Pilot Knob 25,000$
Oheyawahe Interpretive Plan - Pilot Knob 10,000$
Civic Center Foul Line Fencing Replacement - Park Project 10,000$
Warming House Replacement - Wentworth Park - Park Project 100,000$
Skate Park Improvements - Park Project 225,000$
Wentworth Park Tennis Court Resurfacing - Park Project 90,000$
Valley View Heights Playground Replacement - Park Project 75,000$
Civic Center Field Renovation - Park Projects 30,000$
Ford Truck Natural Resources - Engineering 52,000$
M365 - IT 42,500$
Video Survelliance System - IT 10,000$
Depreciation 115,575$
TOTAL 1,016,742$
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
2023 BUDGET IMPROVEMENT PACKAGE (BIP) SUMMARY --OTHER SPECIAL FUNDS
City Hall Boilers 63,000$ City Hall Fund
HVAC for Welding Area 2,000$ Sewer Utility Fund
Electric Pressure Washer - Public Works 3,333$
Lift Station Generator Replacement - Main Lift Station 60,000$
Lift Station Panel Replacement - St Thomas/Culligan 120,000$
Sewer Camera 15,000$
Street Light Control Cabinets 34,000$ Street Light Fund
Street Light LED Conversion 34,000$
Street Light Replacement Poles 45,000$
Par 3 Fence - Maintenance Building 5,000$ Par 3 Fund
Par 3 HVAC System 15,500$
Par 3 Windows 8,750$
Par 3 Sidewalk Work/ADA Compliance Work 25,000$
Par 3 Patio Furniture Replacement 11,000$
Par 3 Carpet Replacement 6,000$
Rogers Lake Skatepark 75,000$ Special Park Fund
TOTAL 522,583$
Capital Item Requested
Capital Item Requested
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Market Value for Residential Properties Increased an Average of 16.50% from 2022 to 2023
2023
Home Value Total 2022 Tax City Tax Difference % Change
274,678$ 1,111.13$
320,000$ 1,180.19$ 69.06$ 6.22%
$364,807 $1,475.72
$425,000 1,567.44$ 91.72$ 6.22%
$440,644 $1,782.49
$513,350 1,905.60$ 123.11$ 6.91%
$600,858 $2,530.80
$700,000 2,766.08$ 235.28$ 9.30%
Tax Rates for Mendota Heights
2006 28.027
2007 26.398 The percentage change increases as the valuations of the property increases over $500,000.
2008 24.142 Property taxes are calculated at 1% on the first $500,000 of the valuation.
2009 26.165 The calculation increases to 1.25% on the value over $500,000.
2010 28.061
2011 29.733
2012 32.057
2013 34.479
2014 34.737
2015 34.964 0.0001511 2015 referendum rate
2016 35.247 0.0001284 2016 referendum rate
2017 37.487 0.0001297 2017 referendum rate
2018 37.826 0.0001207 2018 referendum rate
2019 39.294 0.0001146 2019 referendum rate
2020 38.315 0.0001061 2020 referendum rate
2021 37.849 0.0001011 2021 referendum rate
2022 39.741 0.0000711 2022 referendum rates
2023 36.881 0.0000000 Referendum complete
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Streets 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Sylvandale/Emerson Neighborhood Rehabilitation 1,325,000$
Victoria Curve Reconstruction 1,700,000$
Friendly Hills Neighborhood Rehabilitation (SPRWS Water Main)4,641,000$
Decorah/Wagon Wheel Realignment 575,000$
Delaware Reconstruction 75,000$ 250,000$ 420,000$
Wachtler/Sibley Memorial Roundabout 8,000$
Bunker Hills Neighborhood Rehabilitation 1,275,000$
Mendota Heights Road Streets/Friendly Hills2 2,950,000$
Curleys Valley View 1,200,000$
Tilsen Neighborhood 1,200,000$
1,775,000$ 1,583,000$ 5,636,000$ 4,225,000$ 2,400,000$
Sanitary Sewer 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Culligan/STA Lift Stations Pumps $60,000
Main Lift Station - Generator $60,000
Lift Station Panel Replacement $120,000
Sewer Camera $15,000
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$ 62,000$ 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$
507,000$ 372,000$ 312,000$ 312,000$ 312,000$
Storm Sewer 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Streambank Stabilization 100,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$
Sylvandale/Emerson Neighborhood Rehabilitation 50,000$
Victoria Curve Reconstruction 50,000$
Friendly Hills Neighborhood Rehabilitation 200,000$
MHR Streets/Friendly Hills 2 50,000$
Delaware Reconstruction 100,000$
Bunker Hills 100,000$
Curly's/Valley View Rehabilitation 50,000$
Tilsens Neighborhood Rehabilitation 50,000$
Pond Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$
250,000$ 200,000$ 450,000$ 350,000$ 300,000$
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Parks/Trails 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Civic Center Foul Line Fencing Replacement 10,000$
Civic Center Field Renovation 30,000$
Warming House Replacement - Wentworth Park 100,000$
Skate Park Improvements 300,000$
Wentworth Park Tennis Court Resurfacing 90,000$
Valley View Heights Playground Replacement 75,000$
Valencour Acquisition 25,000$
Oheyaeahe Interpretive Plan 10,000$
Dog Park Add Water Source 50,000$
Ivy Hills Playgound Remodel 140,000$
Ivy Hills Fencing 29,000$
Kensington South Field Fence Replacement 140,000$
Kensington Fiber (Door Access, Cameras, Irrigation)200,000$
Marie Infield Renovation 10,000$
Marie Light LED Conversion 7,000$
Marie Dugouts 25,000$
Mendakota Fiber (Door Access, Cameras, Irrigation)200,000$
Rogers Lake Picninc Shelter 200,000$
Rogers Lake Fiber (Skate Park Camera)60,000$
Valley Park Playground Remodel 135,000$
Wentworth Park Hockey Rink Board Replacement 30,000$
Wentworth Park Pickleball in Hockey Rink 30,000$
Civic Center Backstop Netting Replacement 10,000$
Civic Center Batting Cage Netting Replacement 10,000$
Friendly Hills Dugouts 25,000$
Ivy Hills Backstop Replacement 30,000$
Ivy Hills Basketball Court Expansion/Adjustable Hoops 25,000$
Marie Replace Acrylic Surface Pickleball 25,000$
Mendakota Safety Lighting Replacement on Path 7,500$
Rogers Lake Paved Walking Trail Replacement 25,000$
Rogers Lake Playground Replacement 140,000$
Tot Lot Community Garden - Water Source 50,000$
Valley Picnic Shelter Add Electricity 225,000$
Valley Park Backstop 30,000$
Wentworth Infield Renovation 10,000$
Wentworth Basketball Court Expansion/Adjustable Hoops 35,000$
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Friendly Hills Playground Replacement 140,000$
Hagstrom King Bleachers and ADA Connection 50,000$
Ivy Hills Dugouts 25,000$
Marie Backstop Replacement 30,000$
Mendakota Safety Netting on Backstops Replacement 16,000$
Mendakota 1st and 3rd Baseline Fences Replacement 100,000$
Rogers Lake Fishing Pier Replacement 15,000$
Valley Park Field Renovation 10,000$
Wentworth Backstop 30,000$
Friendly Hills Pickleball Resurfacing 25,000$
Friendly Marsh Trail Repaving 25,000$
Ivy Hills Infield Renovation 10,000$
Kensington Paved Walking Trail Repaving 30,000$
Mendakota Parking Lot Project 250,000$
Mendakota Paved Walking Trail Repaving 75,000$
Mendakota Batting Cage Netting 10,000$
Valley Bridge Replacement 25,000$
Victoria Highlands Playground Replacement 150,000$
640,000$ 1,256,000$ 647,500$ 416,000$ 600,000$
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Parks/Trails 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
City Hall/Facilities 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Police Dept Expansion/City Hall Remodel 5,000,000$
Parking Lot (Fire Station)100,000$
City Hall Boilers 63,000$
HVAC for Welding Area - Public Works 6,000$
Parking Lot (Public Works)175,000$
Public Works HVAC 10,000$
Public Works Monumnet and Flagpole 7,000$
Public Works Painting 15,000$
69,000$ 5,100,000$ 192,000$ 15,000$ -$
Equipment 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Natural Resources Vehicle (Engineering)52,000$
Spill Control Drums - Public Works 10,000$
Electric Pressure Washer - Public Works 10,000$
John Deere Gator (Parks)24,000$
1 Ton Truck (Streets)42,000$
1 Ton Truck - (Parks)46,000$
Zero Turn Mower - Parks 15,000$
Tool Cat - (Streets/Parks) - New to fleet 63,000$
Power Tool Updgrade - Fire 21,000$
M365 -IT 42,500$
Video Survelliance 10,000$
Engineering Vehicle (Engineering)30,000$
Plow Truck - Mack (Streets)260,000$
3/4 Ton Pickup (Parks)60,000$
Brush Chipper 60,000$
Robot Field Striper 35,000$
510 John Deere 25,000$
Loader 200,000$
Streets Trailer 12,000$
1 Ton Pickup (Parks)60,000$
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Ford Explorer (Fire Chief)50,000$
Ford F250 pickup and pump (Fire)70,000$
Skid Steer (Streets)55,000$
Zero Turn Mower - Parks 14,000$
John Deere Gator (Parks)20,000$
2000 Gallon Tanker (Fire)300,000$
Fitness equipment replacement 15,000$
Wash extractor replacement 11,000$
Facility Vehicle 30,000$
Squad Replacements (Police)45,000$ 45,000$ 45,000$ 45,000$
Taser Replacement 30,000$
Ballistic Bunkers 15,000$
Tacktor Backhoe (Streets)100,000$
John Deere Broom (Parks)30,000$
John Deere Blower (Parks)30,000$
Par 3 Fence - Maintenance Building 5,000$
Par 3 HVAC System 15,500$
Par 3 Windows 8,750$
Par 3 Sidewalk Work/ADA Compliance Work 25,000$
Par 3 Patio Furniture Replacement 11,000$
Par 3 Carpet Replacement 6,000$
Par 3 Soffit/Fascia 20,000$
Par 3 Parking Lot Maintenance 7,500$
Par 3 Water Heater 5,000$
Par 3 Commercial Refridgerator and Freezer 6,000$
Par 3 Online Tee Sheet System 12,000$
Par 3 Clubhouse Security System and Cameras 15,000$
Par 3 Underground Irrigation Piping 750,000$
406,750$ 555,000$ 480,500$ 476,000$ 996,000$
Streetlight 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Cabinet Replacement $34,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000
LED Upgrades $34,000 $40,000 $40,000
Street Light Pole Replacement $45,000
Pole Painting 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$
113,000$ 95,000$ 95,000$ 55,000$ -$
Totals 3,760,750$ 9,161,000$ 7,813,000$ 5,849,000$ 4,608,000$
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General Levy Reserves Bond Sales MSA Assessments Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Water Special Park City Hall Other Referendum Totals
1,260,000$ 400,000$ 40,000$ 50,000$ 1,750,000$
75,000$ 75,000$
62,000$ 62,000$
250,000$ 250,000$
$60,000 60,000$
$120,000 120,000$
$15,000 15,000$
100,000$ 100,000$
100,000$ 100,000$
10,000$ 10,000$
30,000$ 30,000$
100,000$ 100,000$
225,000$ 75,000$ 300,000$
90,000$ 90,000$
75,000$ 75,000$
25,000$ 25,000$
10,000$ 10,000$
63,000$ 63,000$
4,000$ 2,000$ 6,000$
52,000$ 52,000$
10,000$ 10,000$
6,667$ 3,333$ 10,000$
24,000$ 24,000$
42,000$ 42,000$
46,000$ 46,000$
15,000$ 15,000$
63,000$ 63,000$
21,000$ 21,000$
42,500$ 42,500$
10,000$ 10,000$
5,000$ 5,000$
15,500$ 15,500$
8,750$ 8,750$
25,000$ 25,000$
11,000$ 11,000$
6,000$ 6,000$
45,000$ 45,000$
34,000$ 34,000$
2023
Victoria Curve Reconstruction
Delaware Reconstruction
Annual Cleaning
Annual Lining
Main Lift Station - Generator
Lift Station Panel Replacement
Sewer Camera
IVC Streambank Stabilization
Pond Maintenance
Civic Center Foul Line Fencing Replacement
Civic Center Field Renovavtions
Warming House Replacement - Wentworth Park
Skate Park Improvements
Wentworth Park Tennis Court Resurfacing
Valley View Heights Playground Replacement
Valencour Acquisition
Oheyawahe Interpretive Plan
City Hall Boilers
HVAC for Welding Area - Public Works
Natural Resources Vehicle (Engineering)
Spill Control Drums - Public Works
Electric Pressure Washer - Public Works
John Deere Gator (Parks)
1 Ton Truck (Streets)
1 Ton Truck (Parks)
Zero Turn Mower - Parks
Tool Cat (Streets/Parks)
Power Tool Updgrade - Fire
M365 - IT
Video Survelliance System
Par 3 Fence - Maintenance Building
Par 3 HVAC System
Par 3 Windows
Par 3 Sidewalk Work/ADA Compliance Work
Par 3 Pation Furniture Replacement
Par 3 Carpet Replacement
Street Light Pole Replacement
Cabinet Replacement
LED Upgrades 34,000$ 34,000$
-$ 901,167$ 1,260,000$ 475,000$ 40,000$ 512,333$ 250,000$ -$ 75,000$ 63,000$ 184,250$ -$ 3,760,750$
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2024 General Levy Reserves Bond Sales MSA Assessments Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Water Special Park City Hall Other Referendum Totals
Sylvandale/Emerson Rehabilitation 888,200$ 436,800$ 50,000$ 1,375,000$
Delaware Reconstruction 250,000$ 250,000$
Wachtler/Sibley Memorial Roundabout 8,000$ 8,000$
STA/Culligan pumps 60,000$ 60,000$
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 250,000$ 250,000$
IVC Streambank Stabilization 50,000$ 50,000$
Pond Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
City Hall Expansion/Remodel 5,000,000$ 5,000,000$
Fire Station Parking Lot 100,000$ 100,000$
Plow Truck - Mack (Streets)260,000$ 260,000$
3/4 Ton Truck (Parks)60,000$ 60,000$
Engineering Vehicle 30,000$ 30,000$
Brush Chipper 60,000$ 60,000$
Robot Field Striper 35,000$ 35,000$
Squad Replacements (police)45,000$ 45,000$
Taser Replacement 30,000$ 30,000$
Ballistic Bunkers 15,000$ 15,000$
Dog Park Add Water Source 50,000$ 50,000$
Ivy Hills Playgound Remodel 119,000$ 21,000$ 140,000$
Ivy Hills Fencing 29,000$ 29,000$
Kensington Soccer Field Fence Replacement 140,000$ 140,000$
Kensington Fiber (Door Access, Cameras, Irrigation)200,000$ 200,000$
Marie Infield Renovation 10,000$ 10,000$
Marie Park Hockey Light LED Conversion 7,000$ 7,000$
Marie Dugouts 25,000$ 25,000$
Mendakota Fiber (Door Access, Cameras, Irrigation)200,000$ 200,000$
Rogers Lake Picninc Shelter 180,000$ 20,000$ 200,000$
Rogers Lake Fiber (Skate Park Camera)60,000$ 60,000$
Valley Park Playground Remodel 114,750$ 20,250$ 135,000$
Wentworth Park Hockey Rink Board Replacement 30,000$ 30,000$
Wentworth Park Pickleball in Hockey Rink 30,000$ 30,000$
Par 3 Soffit/Fascia 20,000$ 20,000$
Street Light Pole Painting 25,000$ 25,000$
Street Lighting LED Upgrades 40,000$ 40,000$
Street Lighting Cabinets 30,000$ 30,000$
1,135,750$ -$ 888,200$ 258,000$ 436,800$ 372,000$ 200,000$ -$ 195,250$ -$ 5,675,000$ -$ 9,161,000$
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2025 General Levy Reserves Bond Sales MSA Assessments Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Water Special Park City Hall Other Referendum Totals
Friendly Hills Neighborhood Rehabilitation (SPRWS Water Main)1,772,800$ 853,200$ 200,000$ 2,015,000$ 4,841,000$
Decorah/Wagon Wheel Realignmnet 75,000$ 500,000$ -$ 575,000$
Delaware Reconstruction 420,000$ 100,000$ 520,000$
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 250,000$ 250,000$
IVC Streambank Stabilization 50,000$ 50,000$
Pond Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
Civic Center Backstop Netting Replacement 10,000$ 10,000$
Civic Center Batting Cage Netting Replacement 10,000$ 10,000$
Friendly Hills Dugouts 25,000$ 25,000$
Ivy Hills Backstop Replacement 30,000$ 30,000$
Ivy Hills Basketball Court Expansion/Adjustable Hoops 25,000$ 25,000$
Marie Replace Acrylic Surface Pickleball 25,000$ 25,000$
Mendakota Safety Lighting Replacement on Path 7,500$ 7,500$
Rogers Lake Paved Walking Trail Replacement 25,000$ 25,000$
Rogers Lake Playground Replacement 119,000$ 21,000$ 140,000$
Tot Lot Community Garden - Water Source 50,000$ 50,000$
Valley Picnic Shelter Add Electricity 168,750$ 56,250$ 225,000$
Valley Park Backstop 30,000$ 30,000$
Wentworth Infield Renovation 10,000$ 10,000$
Wentworth Basketball Court Expansion/Adjustable Hoops 35,000$ 35,000$
Public Works Parking Lot - Front 175,000$ 175,000$
Public Works HVAC 10,000$ 10,000$
Public Works Monument Sign and Flagpole 7,000$ 7,000$
510 John Deere 25,000$ 25,000$
Loader 200,000$ 200,000$
Streets Trailer 12,000$ 12,000$
1 Ton Truck (Parks)60,000$ 60,000$
Ford Explorer (Fire)50,000$ 50,000$
Ford 250 pickup and pump (Fire)70,000$ 70,000$
Squad Replacements (police)45,000$ 45,000$
Par 3 Parking Lot Maintenance 7,500$ 7,500$
Par 3 Water Heater 5,000$ 5,000$
Par 3 Commercial Refridgerator and Freezer 6,000$ 6,000$
Street Light Pole Painting 25,000$ 25,000$
Street Lighting LED Upgrades 40,000$ 40,000$
Street Lighting Cabinets 30,000$ 30,000$
1,089,250$ -$ 1,847,800$ 920,000$ 853,200$ 312,000$ 450,000$ 2,015,000$ 212,250$ -$ 113,500$ -$ 7,813,000$
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2026 General Levy Reserves Bond Sales MSA Assessments Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Water Special Park City Hall Other Referendum Totals
Bunker Hills Rehabilitation 870,000$ 405,000$ 100,000$ 1,375,000$
MHR Streets/Friendly Hills 2 1,950,000$ 1,000,000$ 50,000$ 3,000,000$
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 250,000$ 250,000$
IVC Streambank Stabilization 100,000$ 100,000$
Pond Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
Friendly Hills Playground Replacement 119,000$ 21,000$ 140,000$
Hagstrom King Bleachers and ADA Connection 50,000$ 50,000$
Ivy Hills Dugouts 25,000$ 25,000$
Marie Backstop Replacement 30,000$ 30,000$
Mendakota Safety Netting on Backstop Replacement 16,000$ 16,000$
Mendakota 1st and 3rd Baseline Fence Replacement 100,000$ 100,000$
Rogers Lake Fishing Pier Replacement 15,000$ 15,000$
Valley Park Infield Renovation 10,000$ 10,000$
Wentworth Backstop Replacement 30,000$ 30,000$
Public Works Painting 15,000$ 15,000$
Skid Steer (Streets)55,000$ 55,000$
Zero Turn Mower - Parks 14,000$ 14,000$
John Deere Gator (Parks)20,000$ 20,000$
2000 Gallon Tanker (Fire)300,000$ 300,000$
Facility Vehicle 30,000$ 30,000$
Squad Replacements (police)45,000$ 45,000$
Par 3 Online Tee Sheet System 12,000$ 12,000$
Street Light Pole Painting 25,000$ 25,000$
Street Lighting Cabinets 30,000$ 30,000$
799,000$ -$ 2,820,000$ -$ 1,405,000$ 312,000$ 350,000$ -$ 96,000$ -$ 67,000$ -$ 5,849,000$
2027 General Levy Reserves Bond Sales MSA Assessments Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Water Special Park City Hall Other Referendum Totals
Curleys Valley View 705,000$ 495,000$ 50,000$ 1,250,000$
Tilsen Neighborhood 625,000$ 575,000$ 50,000$ 1,250,000$
Annual Cleaning 62,000$ 62,000$
Annual Lining 250,000$ 250,000$
IVC Streambank Stabilization 100,000$ 100,000$
Pond Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
Friendly Hills Pickleball Resurfacing 25,000$ 25,000$
Friendly Marsh Trail Repaving 25,000$ 25,000$
Ivy Hills Infield Renovation 10,000$ 10,000$
Kensington Paved Walking Trail Repaving 30,000$ 30,000$
Mendakota Parking Lot Repaving Project 250,000$ 250,000$
Mendakota Paved Walking Trail Repaving 75,000$ 75,000$
Mendakota Batting Cage Netting Replacement 10,000$ 10,000$
Valley Bridge Replacement 25,000$ 25,000$
Victoria Highlands Playground Replacement 127,500$ 22500 150,000$
Squad Replacement (Police)45,000$ 45,000$
Fitness equipment replacement - Fire 15,000$ 15,000$
Wash extractor replacement - Fire 11,000$ 11,000$
Tacktor Backhoe (Streets)100,000$ 100,000$
John Deere Broom (Parks)30,000$ 30,000$
John Deere Blower (Parks)30,000$ 30,000$
Par 3 Clubhouse Security System and Cameras 15,000$ 15,000$
Par 3 Underground Irrigation Piping 750,000$ 750,000$
808,500$ -$ 1,330,000$ -$ 1,070,000$ 312,000$ 300,000$ -$ 22,500$ -$ 765,000$ -$ 4,608,000$
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-90
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL 2022 TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2023 AND
ADOPTING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2023
WHEREAS, the city has previously adopted a preliminary tax levy in resolution 2022-74;
and
WHEREAS, the city will accept public comments on December 6, 2022 on the proposed
budget and tax levy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council adopts the following levy
for tax against all taxable property in the City of Mendota Heights for collection in the year 2023.
2023 Final
General Fund $ 9,380,964
Emergency Preparedness $ 25,000
Fire Relief $ 200,000
Legal & Contingency $ 40,000
General Levy $ 9,645,964
Special Debt Levies
Improvement Bonds $ 1,259,807
Abatement Bonds $ 173,615
Fire Station Bonds $ 623,543
Equipment Certificates $ 159,495
Total Special Levy $ 2,216,460
Street Light District Levy $ 85,000
Net Certified Levy $ 11,947,424
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the debt levy for Series 2020A has been reduced
because sufficient funds exist in the debt service fund for the payment of the debt service levy.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the budget as proposed is deemed to be practical and
reasonable to maintain the city operations and is hereby approved. The 2023 budget reflects
$18,680,145 of expenses for all funds. The 5-year capital improvement plan is presented as part of
the 2023 final budget document.
The clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Dakota
County Treasurer-Auditor.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 6th day of December, 2022.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
___________________________
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Christine Lusian, City Clerk
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