Southwest Metro Workgroup

The Southwest Metro subregion spans Scott County bounded by Dakota County in the east and the Minnesota River to the north and west. This area includes the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as well as growing suburban and rural communities. Water sustainability, as well as the increasing costs and demand pressures of ever-increasing growth, are challenges here as they are in many communities across the metro. Density in this part of the metro generally follows development and growth patterns, with most people being located in the north and east part of the county.  


Core Team 

These individuals helped to design and kick-off the initial approach to engagement in the Southwest subregion in 2023/2024 during development of the draft Metro Area Water Supply plan.  Once the plan is adopted in 2025, the core team will be updated to prepare for the next phase of engagement.  

  • Ole Olmanson – Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community 

  • Vanessa Strong – Scott County 

  • Seng Thongvanh – City of Savage 

Upcoming Meetings 

  • Next meeting date, time, location: TBD 

  • Agenda: TBD 

Contact Us

Jen Kader

651-602-1114
[email protected]