Discussion:
In 2022, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) reconstructed McKenna Road south of CSAH 16 within the City of Shakopee, extending through the City of Prior Lake to CSAH 42. McKenna Road is designed as a public roadway under the jurisdiction of the City's of Shakopee and Prior Lake. The SMSC historically and currently have provided routine maintenance of the roadway as it largely provides access to their community. The City of Shakopee and SMSC desire to entire into a Cooperative Agreement to formally establish the duties and obligations for the ongoing maintenance, repair and reconstruction of the roadway.
SMSC shall be responsible for the perpetual roadway maintenance (including mowing, snow removal, sweeping, patching, crack sealing, striping, etc.), construction and/or reconstruction of McKenna Road, except in the case where the work is solely for the benefit and at the request of the City. SMSC shall also be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the SMSC utilities within the right-of-way along with right-of-way management consistent with the City's code 90.30-90.58.
The recommended Cooperative Agreement will codify the partnership similar to the many other city agreements with government agencies.