Associated Press
SHAKOPEE, Minn - The Shakopee City Council voted unanimously Monday to appeal a Bureau of Indian Affairs ruling that says the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community can transfer about 750 acres it owns into a tax-exempt trust.
The vote came just hours after Scott County officials decided not to appeal the ruling, saying they'd rather negotiate with the tribe than pursue litigation.
The tribe, which owns the popular Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, has been seeking unfettered use of its land for years. Glynn A. Crooks, vice chairman of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, said the tribe plans to use the land primarily for homes for members.
City Administrator Mike McNeill called the appeal "a necessary step," noting that Monday was the deadline for filing an appeal. However, McNeill said the city is willing to discuss the issue with the tribe and remains open to a negotiated settlement.
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