Dakota County
Upcoming
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider several physical development items including road condemnations, library renovations, and park contracts. They will also discuss a closed executive session regarding property interests in Randolph Township.
- Quick-take condemnation for County State Aid Highway 42 in Apple Valley
- Budget amendment for Burnhaven Library Renovation
- Contract with Native Resource Preservation, LLC for West Lebanon Hills Regional Park restoration
- Consultant contract for Mill Towns State Trail alignment study
- Engineering services amendment for Veterans Memorial Greenway in Inver Grove Heights and Eagan
General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole
The committee will review a grant agreement for wayfinding signage on the Heroes and Heritage Interpretive Trail Loop. Members will also receive updates on 2025 audit results, second quarter board priorities, and legislative matters.
- Grant agreement with Minnesota Historical Society
- Subrecipient agreement with Dakota County Historical Society for trail signage
- 2025 Audit Results update
- 2026 Board Priorities Second Quarter Update
Board of Commissioners
This meeting has been canceled. No business will be conducted by the Board of Commissioners on this date.
Regional Railroad Authority
This meeting has been officially canceled. No business will be conducted by the Board.
General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole
This scheduled committee meeting has been canceled. No business will be conducted by the body at this time.
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General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole
The Dakota County General Government and Policy Committee meets to discuss routine items including approval of minutes, a legislative update, and an update on artificial intelligence. No ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are on the agenda; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.
- Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
- Update on Artificial Intelligence (AI) from Central Operations
Board of Commissioners
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine administrative matters, including insurance renewals, policy revisions, and grant authorizations. A key decision involves increasing the annual wheelage tax from $10 to $20 per year. The board will also approve final plats, authorize multiple transportation and parks construction contracts, and accept new grant funding for youth and workforce programs.
- Increase annual wheelage tax from $10 to $20 per year
- Approve final plats recommended by the Plat Commission
- Authorize contracts for CSAH 38 retaining walls, CSAH 28/56 improvements, and Bridge 19578 reconstruction
- Award construction contracts for West Lake Byllesby and Lake Byllesby park improvements
- Accept grant funding for Minnesota Youth Program 2027 and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act services
Community Services Committee of the Whole
This agenda contains only a cancellation notice for the Community Services Committee of the Whole meeting. It is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, policy discussions, or public hearings scheduled. Residents should contact the county for updates on rescheduled dates.
Board Work Session
The Dakota County Board Work Session focuses on financial planning for the 2027 budget. Key discussions include a fund balance forecast and policy update, levy forecast, a potential wheelage tax increase, and local affordable housing aid. No formal votes are expected; this is a preparatory session.
- Fund Balance Forecast and Policy Update
- Levy Forecast for 2027
- Wheelage Tax Increase Discussion
- Local Affordable Housing Aid Discussion
Physical Development Committee of the Whole
The committee will review potential trail inclusions for the CSAH 54 expansion in Ravenna Township. They will also discuss safety operations at the CSAH 50 and 60 intersection in Lakeville and consider amendments to Park Ordinance 107.
- Trail inclusion for CSAH 54 expansion (Ravenna Township)
- Safety and operations update for CSAH 50 and 60 intersection (Lakeville)
- Amendments to Park Ordinance 107
General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole
The committee will review updates regarding services provided by nonprofit vendors. Additionally, the library system will provide an overview of self-service hours and metropolitan agency operations.
- Update on services from nonprofit vendors
- Library update on self-service hours
- Overview of Metropolitan Library Service Agency
Board of Commissioners
The board holds a public hearing to adopt revised Ordinance No. 113 on subsurface sewage treatment systems. The consent agenda includes authorizations for contract renewals, joint powers agreements, and quick-take condemnations for county highway projects. Regular agenda features commissioner updates and reports.
- Public hearing on revised Ordinance 113 for subsurface sewage treatment systems
- Quick-take condemnation for County State Aid Highway 47 reconstruction in Hampton
- Contract with Peterson Companies for Mississippi River Access at Bud's Landing
- Joint powers agreement with West St. Paul for opioid settlement activities
- Acceptance of Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for Lebanon Hills Park restoration