Dakota County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will vote to certify the 2026 property tax levy, adopt the 2026 county budget, and approve the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes approvals of work plans for the Planning Commission, Public Art Advisory Committee, Library Advisory Committee, and Parks right‑of‑way acquisition for the Veterans Memorial Greenway. Several joint powers agreements and contracts are slated for authorization, including emergency management agreements with multiple cities and a police deputy contract with the City of Empire. Additional items cover public‑service agreements, transportation contracts, and environmental resource initiatives.

• Adopt 2026 property tax levy, budget, and 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program (Item 15.1)
• Authorize joint powers agreement for continued emergency management planning with Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul (Item 8.1)
• Authorize contract with Minnesota Department of Public Safety for 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (Item 8.2)
• Authorize contract with City of Empire to provide a full‑time deputy for police services (Item 13.1)
• Approve right‑of‑way acquisition and quick‑take condemnation for Veterans Memorial Greenway trail easement in Eagan and Inver Grove Heights (Item 7.4)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority will meet to certify its property tax levy and adopt the budget for 2026. The board will also schedule its 2026 meeting dates.

• Certification of property tax levy and adoption of 2026 budget
• Scheduling of 2026 Regional Railroad Authority meetings

Board Workshop

The Dakota County Board will hold a workshop to discuss 2026 strategic planning goals and governance matters. The meeting will be held at Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center.

• Discussion of 2026 strategic planning goals
• Discussion of organizational topics
• Governance matters to be addressed

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings to receive comments on 2026 off‑sale intoxicating liquor license applications and on projects eligible for county transportation sales and use tax funds. They will also consider comments on the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program budget. The consent agenda includes approvals of minutes, contract extensions, and authorizations for various services such as IT support, performance‑management software, and transportation projects.

• Public hearing on 2026 off‑sale intoxicating liquor license applications and approvals
• Public hearing on eligible projects for County Transportation Sales and Use Tax funds
• Public hearing on the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program budget
• Authorization to extend contract with AGC Networks Inc. dba Black Box for Avaya support
• Authorization to execute agreement with MnDOT for signal revisions at Trunk Highway 13 and County State Aid Highway 28 (Eagan Project No. 1562)

The Dakota County Board approved a slate of 2026 off‑sale and on‑sale liquor licenses. It also adopted a resolution dedicating transportation sales‑and‑use tax proceeds to 40 listed road, trail and greenway projects. The Board amended obligated amounts under the American Rescue Plan and authorized a one‑year extension of the county’s external investment‑portfolio contract. Finally, it approved a contract extension for Avaya telephony support.

• Approved 2026 liquor licenses for multiple townships (6 ayes)
• Dedicated transportation tax proceeds to 40 infrastructure projects (6 ayes)
• Amended ARP obligated amounts for attorney staffing, emergency shelter and youth shelter (6 ayes)
• Authorized one‑year extension of PTMA Asset Management investment contract (6 ayes)
• Authorized extension of AGC Networks/Black Box Avaya support contract up to $132,790 (6 ayes)
• Approved agenda additions/corrections (6 ayes)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting (6 ayes)
• Approved purchase of annual replacement network equipment (motion pending details, 6 ayes)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee will discuss updates to the 2026 County Manager’s Recommended Budget and hear an update on 2026 Dakota County Housing Services. The committee will also discuss research and community dialog for a Public Art Blueprint, and consider approving work plans for the Public Art Advisory Committee and Library Advisory Committee. All actions are recommendations to the full County Board.

• Discussion on Public Art Blueprint research and community dialog
• Approval of Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 Work Plan
• Approval of Library Advisory Committee 2026 Work Plan
• Update on 2026 Dakota County Housing Services
• Update on December changes to 2026 County Manager’s Recommended Budget

The committee approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the November 18 meeting, each with six ayes. It also approved the 2026 work plans for the Public Art Advisory Committee and the Library Advisory Committee, both by a vote of six ayes. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (6 ayes)
• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2025 meeting (6 ayes)
• Approved Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 work plan (6 ayes)
• Approved Library Advisory Committee 2026 work plan (6 ayes)
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

The Dakota County Physical Development Committee of the Whole will meet to approve the 2026 Planning Commission Work Plan, authorize the acquisition of a right-of-way for a regional trail easement, and receive an update on County State Aid Highway 54 expansion.

• Approval of 2026 Planning Commission Work Plan
• Authorization to initiate quick-take condemnation for Veterans Memorial Greenway trail easement
• Update on County State Aid Highway 54 expansion in Ravenna Township

Community Services Committee of the Whole

The Community Services Committee of the Whole will hold a special meeting to receive updates from Public Health on environmental health and from Employment and Economic Assistance on emergency assistance programs. The committee may make recommendations to the County Board. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Update on Environmental Health from Public Health
• Update on Emergency Assistance Programs from Social Services/Housing & Community Resources
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2025

The Community Services Committee of the Whole unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The consent agenda, including approval of the November 6, 2025 minutes, was also approved without dissent. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026 Dakota County Budget and Levy. This is the primary item of business for the meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026 Dakota County Budget and Levy

The board approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 25-588) with a 6‑0 vote. A public hearing on the proposed 2026 Dakota County budget and levy was held for comments only, with no action taken. The board then adjourned the meeting (Resolution 25-589) with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 25-588) – ayes: 6
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 25-589) – ayes: 6

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board will vote on a consent agenda including a bid award for the Recycling Zone Plus project, approval of schematic design for Mississippi River Landing, and adoption of 2026 compensation policies. A regular agenda item authorizes housekeeping service contracts for county buildings. The board also plans a closed executive session for the county manager's year-end performance review.

• Authorization to award bid to Ebert Inc. for general contractor services for Recycling Zone Plus Project
• Approval of schematic design for Mississippi River Landing Use Area and access in Spring Lake Park Reserve
• Authorization to initiate quick-take condemnation for replacement of four retaining walls along CSAH 38 (McAndrews Road) from Garden View to Diamond Path in Apple Valley
• Authorization to execute housekeeping service contracts with Perdomos Cleaning LLC, Triangle Services, Inc., and Kimbal Services Corporation
• Authorization to execute lease agreement for Burnhaven Library renovation project in Burnsville

The board approved a contract with Ebert Inc. up to $12.156 million for the Recycling Zone Plus facility, including a $580 k garage and a $194 k photovoltaic upgrade. It also approved the schematic design for the Mississippi River Landing Use Area, adopted 2026 merit‑compensation policies for classified and unclassified employees, and authorized a $95,650 amendment to the Sierra‑Cedar ERP support contract. Additionally, revisions to telework, flex‑leave and leave‑of‑absence policies were adopted.

• Authorized contract with Ebert Inc. up to $12.156M for Recycling Zone Plus (7‑0)
• Approved $580,000 garage construction (Alternate 4c) for Recycling Zone Plus (7‑0)
• Approved $194,000 photovoltaic installation (Alternate 1) for Recycling Zone Plus (7‑0)
• Approved schematic design for Mississippi River Landing Use Area (7‑0)
• Adopted 2026 Merit Compensation Policy for classified employees (7‑0)
• Adopted 2026 Merit Compensation Policy for unclassified employees (7‑0)
• Authorized $95,650 amendment to Sierra‑Cedar ERP support contract (7‑0)
• Adopted revisions to policies 3182 Telework, 3241 Flex Leave, and 3242 Leaves of Absence (7‑0)

Regional Railroad Authority

The November 18, 2025 meeting of the Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Dakota County General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole. The only substantive item is a legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs. No decisions or votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are scheduled.

• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs

The committee approved the consent agenda with a 7‑aye vote. It also approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting by a 7‑aye vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a 7‑aye vote.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 4, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board Workshop

The Board will review the financial planning environment for the 2026 budget. Discussions include year-end projections, fund balances, and the draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

• 2025 Year-End Projections and Fund Balance Overview
• 2026 Budget Update
• Draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program updates

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

The Physical Development Committee of the Whole will discuss an update on the PowerOn Midwest Transmission Line Project, consider authorizing a contract with Ebert Inc. for general contractor services on the Recycling Zone Plus Project, and approve the schematic design for the Mississippi River Landing Use Area in Spring Lake Park Reserve. They will also receive updates on 2025 Greenway Capital Improvement construction projects and approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. All recommendations will be forwarded to the County Board.

• Authorization to award bid and execute contract with Ebert Inc. for general contractor services on the Recycling Zone Plus Project
• Approval of schematic design for Mississippi River Landing Use Area and access in Spring Lake Park Reserve
• Update on PowerOn Midwest Transmission Line Project
• Update on 2025 Greenway Capital Improvement construction projects
• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting

The committee authorized Dakota County to award Ebert Inc. a contract of up to $12,156,000 for the Recycling Zone Plus facility, including a $580,000 garage and a $194,000 photovoltaic addition. The contract was approved by a 7‑0 vote. Commissioners also approved the schematic design for the Mississippi River Landing Use Area and Access project in Spring Lake Park Reserve, also by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:42 a.m. after a 6‑0 vote.

• Authorized $12.156M contract with Ebert Inc. for Recycling Zone Plus (7‑0)
• Approved $580K garage contract for Recycling Zone Plus (7‑0)
• Approved $194K photovoltaic contract for Recycling Zone Plus (7‑0)
• Approved schematic design for Mississippi River Landing Use Area (7‑0)
• Approved agenda additions/corrections/deletions (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of October 14, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Community Services Committee of the Whole

The Dakota County Community Services Committee of the Whole will hear updates on University of Minnesota Extension programming in the county, the 2025 Community Health Improvement Plan, and the impacts of a federal shutdown on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). Any actions taken are recommendations to the full County Board. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a director's report.

• Update on federal shutdown impacts on SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program)
• Presentation of the 2025 Community Health Improvement Plan by Public Health
• Update on University of Minnesota Extension programming in Dakota County
• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting
• Community Services Director's Report

The Community Services Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda (6-0) and the minutes from the October 14 meeting (6-0). The meeting was then adjourned with a vote of 7-0.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 14 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on and adopt the 2026 fee schedules. The board will also consider authorizations for transportation contracts, joint powers agreements for trail maintenance, and a geospatial data services contract. Additional agenda items include approvals of minutes, the emergency operations plan, and legislative priorities.

• Public Hearing to receive comments and adopt Dakota County 2026 fee schedules (Finance)
• Authorization to execute contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for professional services and amend budget for County State Aid Highway 56 and 28 in Inver Grove Heights (Transportation)
• Joint Powers Agreements with City of Lakeville, City of Hastings, and City of Farmington for greenway and trail segment maintenance (Parks)
• Authorization to execute contract with Bolton and Menk, Inc. and joint powers agreement with City of Burnsville for roundabout design at County State Aid Highway 32 and I‑35W East Frontage Road (Transportation)
• Authorization to execute Metropolitan Council contract for geospatial data formatting to continue MetroGIS participation (Information Technology)

The Dakota County Board approved the 2026 fee schedules, the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan, and the county's 2026 legislative and capital priorities. It also authorized a $200,000 contract with Minnesota Labs for community‑based drug testing and a $1.225 million joint powers agreement with the Community Development Agency for family voucher services. All approvals were unanimous (7 ayes). The board scheduled three November 18 meetings for the Regional Railroad Authority, General Government and Policy Committee, and a Budget Workshop.

• Adopted 2026 fee schedules (Resolution 25-518) – Ayes: 7
• Approved 2025 Emergency Operations Plan and authorized signatures (Resolution 25-520) – Ayes: 7
• Adopted 2026 Legislative Priorities and updated platform (Resolution 25-521) – Ayes: 7
• Authorized contract with Minnesota Labs for community‑based drug testing, up to $200,000 (Resolution 25-522) – Ayes: 7
• Authorized joint powers agreement with Community Development Agency for family voucher services, up to $1,225,000 (Resolution 25-523) – Ayes: 7
• Approved minutes of the October 21, 2025 meeting (Resolution 25-519) – Ayes: 7
• Amended agenda to remove Item 8.1 (Resolution 25-517) – Ayes: 7
• Scheduled Regional Railroad Authority, General Government and Policy Committee, and Budget Workshop meetings for Nov 18, 2025

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote on consent items including adoption of 2026 merit compensation policies for classified and unclassified employees. Regular agenda items include an update from the Metropolitan Council, a discussion of updated demographic-economic trends and the program and service inventory, and an overview of the Environmental Legacy Fund. All actions are recommendations to the County Board.

• Adoption of 2026 Merit Compensation Policy and Plan Provisions for classified employees
• Adoption of 2026 Unclassified Employees Merit Compensation Policy and Plan
• Update and introductions from Metropolitan Council
• Discussion of updated demographic-economic trends and forecast
• Environmental Legacy Fund overview

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 Merit Compensation Policy and Plan, raising non‑union salary ranges by 4.25% and setting a merit matrix of 0.0% to 8.25%. The Board also adopted the 2026 Unclassified Employees Merit Compensation Policy, applying the same pay‑equity structure and merit matrix to unclassified staff. Both items were approved with seven ayes.

• Approved agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 21, 2025 meeting (7 ayes)
• Adopted 2026 Merit Compensation Policy and Plan for classified employees (7 ayes)
• Adopted 2026 Unclassified Employees Merit Compensation Policy and Plan (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Slavik, seconded by Halverson)

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will vote on reaffirming the base levy and approving an incremental levy for 2026 for the Dakota County Community Development Agency. The meeting also includes adoption of the Mississippi River Greenway Natural Resource Management Plan, approval of design and contract amendments for the Empire Maintenance Facility Redevelopment, and several authorizations for fiber‑optic agreements and transportation projects. Additional items cover contracts for adult mental health, housing services, and public‑health joint powers agreements.

• Reaffirmation of base levy and approval of 2026 incremental levy for Dakota County Community Development Agency (Physical Development Administration)
• Adoption of Mississippi River Greenway Natural Resource Management Plan (Parks)
• Approval of unified schematic design and amendment to professional services contract with ALLiiANCE for Empire Maintenance Facility Redevelopment (Facilities Management)
• Authorization to execute fiber‑optic indefeasible right‑to‑use agreements with City of Lakeville and Inver Hills Community College (Information Technology)
• Authorization to execute cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for two roundabouts on County State Aid Highway 86 (Transportation)

The Board adopted the Mississippi River Greenway Natural Resource Management Plan. It approved schematic designs and a contract amendment for the Empire Maintenance Facility redevelopment. The 2026 supplemental short‑term disability benefit plan was approved. The County authorized a fiber‑optic right‑to‑use agreement with the City of Lakeville.

• Adopted Mississippi River Greenway Natural Resource Management Plan (6‑0, 1 excused)
• Approved schematic design and contract amendment for Empire Maintenance Facility Phase 1 & Phase 2 (6‑0, 1 excused)
• Approved 2026 supplemental short‑term disability benefit plan and rate (6‑0, 1 excused)
• Authorized execution of fiber‑optic IRU agreement with City of Lakeville (6‑0, 1 excused)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, is canceled. The agenda lists no business items for the session.

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will review a legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs.

• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

The Physical Development Committee of the Whole will consider adoption of the Mississippi River Greenway Natural Resource Management Plan, approval of the unified schematic design and a contract amendment with ALLiiANCE for the Empire Maintenance Facility Redevelopment Project, and receive an update on right-of-way acquisition and direction on alignment for the Veterans Memorial Greenway. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes. Any action taken constitutes a recommendation to the County Board.

• Adoption of Mississippi River Greenway Natural Resource Management Plan
• Approval of unified schematic design and authorization to amend professional services contract with ALLiiANCE for Empire Maintenance Facility Redevelopment Project
• Update on right-of-way acquisition and direction on alignment for Veterans Memorial Greenway
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting

The Physical Development Committee approved its agenda and the September 16 minutes. It adopted the Mississippi River Greenway Natural Resource Management Plan. It approved the schematic designs for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Empire Maintenance Facility redevelopment and authorized a contract amendment with ALLiiANCE. The committee also directed staff to engage remaining homeowners on Veterans Memorial Greenway alternatives and to explore a fee waiver from the City of Eagan.

• Approved agenda (6 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2025 meeting (6 ayes, 1 excused)
• Adopted Mississippi River Greenway Natural Resource Management Plan (7 ayes)
• Approved schematic design for Phase 1 South Building storage addition (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved schematic design for Phase 2 Pre‑Fabricated Cold Storage Building (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Authorized amendment of professional services contract with ALLiiANCE up to $1,050,000 (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Directed staff to engage the three remaining homeowners on Veterans Memorial Greenway alternatives 1 and 2
• Directed staff to explore a fee waiver from the City of Eagan for the trail project

Community Services Committee of the Whole

The Dakota County Community Services Committee will receive updates on several public health and social services programs. Items include the mental health crisis services continuum expansion, child and teen checkups, family home visiting, and vaccine-preventable disease efforts. The committee will also consider approving minutes from July 2025 and hear the Director's Report.

• Update on mental health crisis services continuum expansion
• Update on Child and Teen Checkups program
• Update on Family Home Visiting program
• Update on vaccine preventable disease and vaccinations
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025

The Community Services Committee approved the meeting agenda unanimously (7 ayes). The consent agenda, including approval of the July 22, 2025 minutes, was also approved unanimously. No other actions were taken on the informational items. The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. with a motion passing 6 ayes and 1 excused.

• Approved agenda (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2025 (as part of consent agenda)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:20 p.m. (6 ayes, 1 excused)

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board will consider several transportation actions, including a joint powers agreement for traffic‑signal revisions on County State Aid Highway 11 and Palomino Road, and a quick‑take condemnation to build two roundabouts on County State Aid Highway 86 (280th Street W). The board will also review a professional services contract for Lake Byllesby Regional Park campground design, a software maintenance agreement with West Central Indexing, LLC, and a public hearing on the 2026 recommended fee schedules. Additional items include approval of final plats, a fuel purchase from the state consortium, and the release of a draft 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program for review.

• Authorization to execute joint powers agreement with Burnsville and Apple Valley for traffic‑signal revisions at Highway 11 and Palomino Road (County Project 11‑29)
• Authorization to initiate quick‑take condemnation for two roundabouts on Highway 86 (280th Street W) (County Projects 86‑043 and 86‑044)
• Authorization to execute professional services contract with Bloom Companies, LLC for Lake Byllesby Regional Park campground building design
• Authorization to execute software maintenance and support agreement with West Central Indexing, LLC
• Schedule A public hearing to receive comments on Dakota County 2026 recommended fee schedules

The Dakota County Board unanimously approved several items, including proclaiming October 2025 as Cyber Security Awareness Month and scheduling a public hearing on 2026 fee schedules. It approved the Amelia Meadow 2nd Addition plat and authorized a joint powers agreement with Burnsville and Apple Valley for traffic signal revisions at County State Aid Highway 11 and Palomino Road. The board also authorized quick‑take condemnation for two roundabouts on County State Aid Highway 86 and set dates for upcoming committee meetings and a budget workshop.

• Approved agenda addition to consider Draft 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program (7 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2025 meeting (7 ayes)
• Proclaimed October 2025 as Cyber Security Awareness Month (7 ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing on 2026 fee schedules for November 4, 2025; fee schedules to take effect Jan 1 2026 (7 ayes)
• Approved Amelia Meadow 2nd Addition final plat (7 ayes)
• Authorized execution of Joint Powers Agreement with Burnsville and Apple Valley for traffic signal revisions at CSAH 11 and Palomino Road (7 ayes)
• Authorized quick‑take condemnation for two roundabouts on County State Aid Highway 86 (7 ayes)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole will hear an overview of the recommended 2026 Dakota County Fee Schedules, which set charges for various county services. It will also consider authorizing a supplemental group short-term disability plan and its 2026 rate, receive a legislative update, and review a draft of 2026 meeting dates. Any actions taken are recommendations to the full County Board.

• Overview of recommended 2026 Dakota County Fee Schedules
• Authorization to offer one supplemental group short-term disability plan and approval of 2026 rate
• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
• Review of draft 2026 County Board/Committee of the Whole meetings, workshops and public hearings

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on several items, including the adoption of the 2026 certified maximum proposed tax levy. The agenda includes public hearings on the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report and a variance for subsurface sewage treatment at 29715 Gerlach Way in Cannon Falls. The board will also approve multiple contracts and joint powers agreements related to finance, human resources, parks, and transportation projects.

• Approval of the 2026 Certified Dakota County Maximum Proposed Tax Levy (Agenda item 11.1)
• Public hearing on variance to Ordinance No. 113 for subsurface sewage treatment at 29715 Gerlach Way, Cannon Falls (Agenda item 5.2)
• Authorization to execute contract with Loffler Companies, Inc. for managed print services (Agenda item 7.4)
• Authorization to execute joint powers agreement with City of Lakeville for utility improvements on County State Aid Highway 46 (Agenda item 9.9)
• Authorization to accept grant funds from the Department of Natural Resources for a Mississippi River public boat launch at Spring Lake Park Reserve and amend the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Program budget (Agenda item 9.4)

The Board approved the 2026 medical plan rate increase, raising the aggregate self‑funded plan cost by 8.92%. It also approved the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for HUD, a variance for a septic system at 29715 Gerlach Way, and the renewal of the county dental plan with HealthPartners. All listed actions passed unanimously with seven affirmative votes.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 25-430) – Ayes: 7
• Approved submission of 2024 CAPER to HUD (Resolution 25-431) – Ayes: 7
• Approved variance to Ordinance 113 for 29715 Gerlach Way (Resolution 25-432) – Ayes: 7
• Approved 8.92% aggregate rate increase to 2026 self‑funded medical plans (Resolution 25-434) – Ayes: 7
• Authorized renewal of 2026 dental plan with HealthPartners (Resolution 25-435) – Ayes: 7

Regional Railroad Authority

The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority will consider certifying the maximum proposed property tax levy for 2026 and authorizing the release of the draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. These actions set the framework for future railroad infrastructure spending and property tax revenue.

• Authorization to release draft 2026-2030 Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority Capital Improvement Program
• Certification of 2026 maximum proposed property tax levy for the Regional Railroad Authority
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2025, board meeting

The Authority approved the draft 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program summary for distribution to cities and townships and posted it on the county website. It also certified that the maximum proposed property tax levy for 2026 will be $0. All agenda, consent agenda and minutes items were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Aug 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of draft 2026‑2030 CIP to cities/townships for comment (7 ayes)
• Authorized posting of draft 2026‑2030 CIP on Dakota County website (7 ayes)
• Certified maximum proposed property tax levy of $0 for 2026 (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will review a legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs and approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Communications and Public Affairs legislative update

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole approved the consent agenda with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board Workshop

The Dakota County Board will hold a workshop to review financial planning updates for the 2026 budget. The meeting will follow up on discussions from a previous session on August 19, 2025.

• 2026 Budget: Follow-up and Updates from August 19, 2025 Workshop
• Discussion on financial planning environment for the 2026 budget

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider adopting the 2024–2044 Dakota County Solid Waste Management Plan, authorizing a contract with McKinstry Essention for an energy improvements project audit, and approving the proposed list of 2026 eligible projects for transportation sales tax funds public hearing. Any action taken is a recommendation to the full County Board.

• Adoption of 2024–2044 Dakota County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Authorization to execute contract with McKinstry Essention for Energy Improvements Project Phase Two investment grade audit
• Approval of 2026 proposed eligible projects list to be released for County Transportation Sales and Use Tax Funds public hearing

The Physical Development Committee approved the agenda and July 22 minutes. It adopted the 2024‑2044 Dakota County Solid Waste Management Plan, authorized a $155,500 contract for an investment‑grade energy audit, and approved the list of projects eligible for transportation sales‑and‑use tax funding. All items were voted on and passed.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved July 22 minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted 2024‑2044 Solid Waste Management Plan (4‑1)
• Authorized contract up to $155,500 with McKinstry Essention for audit (5‑0)
• Approved eligible project list for Transportation Sales and Use Tax public hearing (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Community Services Committee of the Whole

The Dakota County Community Services Committee of the Whole will receive updates on the expansion of adult mental health crisis services and on vaccine-preventable disease and vaccination efforts. No votes are expected as the meeting is informational, with the consent agenda covering approval of prior meeting minutes. The committee only makes recommendations to the County Board.

• Update on Mental Health Crisis Services Continuum Expansion (Social Services-Adult Services)
• Update on Vaccine Preventable Disease and Vaccinations (Public Health)
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025 meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Community Services Director's Report
• Discussion of future agenda items

Board of Commissioners

The board will vote on authorizing a quick-take condemnation for interchange improvements at County State Aid Highway 42 (145th Street) and Trunk Highway 52 in Rosemount. Other items include contracts for digital accessibility services, school wellness projects, road salt materials, and a library renovation contract amendment. The board also will certify the 2026 Vermillion River Watershed tax levy and approve temporary liquor and large-assemblage licenses.

• Authorize quick-take condemnation for CSAH 42 at TH 52 interchange in Rosemount
• Authorize purchase of salt materials through 2025–2026 state road salt contract
• Amend professional services contract with Leo A. Daly LLC for Wentworth Library renovation
• Execute joint powers agreements with Dakota County school districts for school wellness projects (SHIP grant)
• Approve temporary on-sale liquor license for The Oakeshott Institute

The Dakota County Board approved a contract with Native Resource Preservation for the Spring Lake Woodlands Restoration Project, authorizing up to $284,433.76. It also authorized a $109,767 contract with QualityLogic for digital accessibility services and a $67,551 amendment to the Wentworth Library design contract. The Board accepted the resignation of a Public Art Committee member, set new dates for several Committee‑of‑the‑Whole meetings, and approved joint powers agreements for school wellness projects with ten school districts.

• Approved $284,433.76 Spring Lake Woodlands Restoration contract with Native Resource Preservation (7-0)
• Approved $109,767 contract with QualityLogic, Inc. for digital accessibility services (7-0)
• Approved $67,551 amendment to professional services contract with Leo A. Daly LLC for Wentworth Library renovation (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Ankit Mukhopadhyay from the Public Art Committee (7-0)
• Amended 2025 Committee‑of‑the‑Whole meeting schedule (7-0)
• Authorized joint powers agreements for school wellness projects with specified district amounts (7-0)
• Approved agenda (consent agenda) and minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting (7-0)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will vote on several contract authorizations, including managed print services and tax‑credit advisory services. It will also approve renewal of the county dental plan and set 2026 medical plan premium rates. Additional items include a legislative update, a cyber‑security briefing, and a decision to end a same‑day license issuance pilot in Lakeville.

• Authorization to execute contract with Loffler Companies, Inc. for Managed Print Services
• Authorization to execute contract with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP for Inflation Reduction Act eligibility and tax credit advisory services
• Approval of contract renewal for the 2026 Dental Plan
• Approval of 2026 Medical Plans and premium rates
• Authorization to discontinue participation in the Same‑Day Issuance Pilot at Lakeville License Center

The committee approved several contracts and plan changes. It authorized an $840,000 managed print services contract, a $130,000 tax‑credit advisory contract, a 9% premium increase for the 2026 dental plan, an 8.92% aggregate rate increase for self‑funded medical plans, and the discontinuation of the same‑day driver’s license pilot at Lakeville. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved contract with Loffler Companies, Inc. for Managed Print Services up to $840,000 (7 ayes)
• Approved contract with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP for Inflation Reduction Act tax‑credit advisory up to $130,000 (7 ayes)
• Approved renewal of 2026 Dental Plan with HealthPartners, 9% premium increase (7 ayes)
• Approved 8.92% aggregate rate increase to self‑funded medical plans for 2026 (7 ayes)
• Authorized discontinuation of same‑day driver’s license issuance pilot at Lakeville License Center (7 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple authorizations, including contracts, amendments, and grant applications across departments. A key item is a contract with Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. for ADA‑compliant pedestrian ramp design services for the 2026 Preservation of Paved Highway Surfaces projects. The board will also review contracts for computer hardware replacement, grant writing services, and several transportation project authorizations. Additional agenda items cover library gift acceptance, public health updates, and a closed executive session on opioid settlement legal strategy.

• Authorization to execute contract with Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. for ADA‑compliant pedestrian ramp design services for county‑wide 2026 Preservation of Paved Highway Surfaces projects
• Authorization to execute contract with Now Micro Inc. for purchase of 2025 computer hardware replacement equipment
• Authorization to amend contract with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. for grant writing for Active Living 2020‑2025
• Authorization to initiate quick‑take condemnation for County State Aid Highway 31 (Pilot Knob Road) and Upper 147th Street in Apple Valley (Project 31‑118)
• Authorization to award contract with Landbridge Ecological, Inc. for Spring Lake Park Reserve vegetation management

The commissioners unanimously approved a second Capital Assistance Program grant application to fund the $24 million Recycling Zone Plus solid‑waste project. They also approved the schematic design and a contract amendment for the Burnhaven Library renovation, and authorized a $960,689 purchase of computer hardware. Appointments were made to the Dakota‑Scott Workforce Development Board, and a public hearing was scheduled for the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Finally, the board authorized a fourth amendment to the grant‑writing contract with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.

• Approved second CAP grant application for Recycling Zone Plus ($24 M project) (7‑0)
• Approved schematic design and $113,000 contract amendment for Burnhaven Library renovation (7‑0)
• Authorized purchase of computer hardware up to $960,689 from Now Micro Inc. (7‑0)
• Appointed Julie Sachs and Dawn Wambeke to Dakota‑Scott Workforce Development Board (7‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing on Sep 23, 2025 for 2024 CAPER report (7‑0)
• Authorized fourth contract amendment with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. for $98,000 grant‑writing services (7‑0)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority will receive an overview of the draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural with approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Overview of draft Dakota County Regional Rail Authority 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program

The board approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous 7‑aye vote. It also approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting, again with 7 ayes. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:30 a.m. with a 7‑aye vote.

• Approved agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:30 a.m. (7 ayes)

Board Work Session

The Dakota County Board will hold a work session to discuss revisions to its 2026 legislative platform and other legislative topics. Staff recommendations and pre-legislative session planning are on the agenda. The session also includes information on intergovernmental relations contracts. No votes or decisions are expected as this is a discussion-only work session.

• Discussion of 2026 legislative platform revisions
• Pre-legislative session planning for upcoming state session
• Intergovernmental relations contract information
• Staff recommendations on platform priorities

Board Workshop

The Dakota County Board will hold a workshop to review the financial planning environment for the 2026 budget and provide updates on the 2026 Capital Improvement Program and Capital Equipment Program.

• Review of 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Review of 2026 Capital Equipment Program
• Budget planning update for 2026

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board will consider approving contracts for road reconstruction, pavement preservation, and a veterans memorial greenway. The meeting includes updates on community corrections and the county's investment portfolio.

• Authorization to execute contracts for Veterans Memorial Greenway construction and landscaping
• Authorization to award bid for County State Aid Highway 73 retaining wall replacement
• Authorization to execute contract for multi-use trail construction along County Road 4
• Authorization to amend contract for County State Aid Highway 86 reconstruction
• Authorization to adopt 2025 Public Health Fee Schedule

The Dakota County Board unanimously approved a $1,305,000 amendment to the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget and authorized contract amendments for County Project 86-34. It also approved a $270,000 amendment to the CliftonLarsonAllen audit contract, adopted the 2025 public‑health fee schedule, and authorized several joint‑powers agreements for workforce, accessibility, and fueling services.

• Approved $1,305,000 budget amendment and contract amendments for County Project 86‑34 (7‑0)
• Approved $270,000 amendment to CliftonLarsonAllen audit contract for 2024‑2025 (7‑0)
• Authorized execution of WIOA fiscal‑agent agreement for Metro Region 4 (7‑0)
• Adopted 2025 public‑health fee schedule (7‑0)
• Authorized joint‑powers agreement with City of Eagan up to $32,500 (7‑0)
• Authorized joint‑powers agreement with City of Farmington up to $16,000 (7‑0)
• Authorized execution of joint‑powers agreement for fueling services with MnDOT (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda and minutes of prior meetings (7‑0)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will review several items, including the approval of minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and a finance report on budget amendments and contracts. It will discuss the county’s second Solid Waste Capital Assistance Program application for the Recycling Zone Plus. The committee will also consider authorizing schematic design work and amending the professional services contract with Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. for the Burnhaven Library renovation project, and receive an update on legislative work session planning.

• Authorization to submit Second Solid Waste Capital Assistance Program Application for Recycling Zone Plus
• Authorization for schematic design and amendment of professional services contract with Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. for Burnhaven Library Renovation Project
• Approval of minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting
• Finance report on budget amendments and contracts
• Legislative work session planning update from Communications and Public Affairs

The committee approved a resolution authorizing Dakota County to submit a second Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Capital Assistance Program grant application for the Recycling Zone Plus solid‑waste facility. It also approved the schematic design and a contract amendment for the Burnhaven Library renovation, allowing up to $113,000 in additional design costs and a $1 million budget increase. The agenda, minutes, and adjournment were each approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (consent agenda) – ayes 7
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2025 meeting – ayes 7
• Approved Resolution 25-388 authorizing second CAP grant application for Recycling Zone Plus – ayes 7
• Approved Resolution 25-389 approving Burnhaven Library schematic design and contract amendment up to $113,000 (total contract $509,800) – ayes 7
• Amended 2025 Facilities Capital Improvement Program to add $1,000,000 for Burnhaven Library renovation – ayes 7
• Adjourned meeting at 12:07 p.m. – ayes 7

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board will approve the meeting agenda and offer formal recognitions for the University of Minnesota Extension Services Farm Family of the Year, the Dakota County Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial Farms, and provide updates from Dakota County 4-H. No policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda (additions/corrections/deletions)
• Recognition of University of Minnesota Extension Services 2025 Farm Family of the Year
• Recognition of Dakota County Farm Bureau 2025 Sesquicentennial Farms
• Dakota County 4-H updates and highlights

The Board adopted the meeting agenda (Resolution 25-365) with six votes in favor. The meeting was then formally adjourned (Resolution 25-366) also with six votes in favor. All other agenda items were informational only and did not involve votes.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 25-365) (6 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (Resolution 25-366) (6 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review various infrastructure contracts and public service updates. Key items include the adoption of a long-term parks vision plan and authorizations for transportation and facility projects.

• Adoption of 2050 Parks, Greenways, and Natural Systems Vision Plan
• Contract with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for County State Aid Highway 42 Trail Gap in Burnsville
• Joint Powers Agreement with City of Rosemount for roundabout at CSA Highway 73 and Connemara Trail
• Contract amendment with Schreiber Mullaney Construction Company, Inc. for Crisis and Recovery Center
• Plan to sunset adult probation fees for the Minnesota Department of Corrections

The Dakota County Board approved the Disability Advisory Council priorities and authorized a contract up to $582,620 with The Improve Group Cooperative to provide Community Resource Center coordinating services. It also approved the schematic design for the Miesville Ravine Park Reserve site improvement and adopted the 2050 Parks, Greenways, and Natural Systems Vision Plan. All motions passed unanimously with seven ayes.

• Approved Disability Advisory Council priorities (7 ayes)
• Authorized contract with The Improve Group Cooperative up to $582,620 (7 ayes)
• Authorized Community Corrections Director to submit plan to Minnesota DOC (7 ayes)
• Approved schematic design for Miesville Ravine Park Reserve site improvement (7 ayes)
• Adopted 2050 Parks, Greenways, and Natural Systems Vision Plan (7 ayes)
• Appointed individual to Planning Commission for one‑year term (7 ayes)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Regional Railroad Authority will approve minutes from March 2025 and authorize a contract for a countywide railroad crossing improvement plan. The meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2025.

• Approval of March 25, 2025, minutes
• Authorization to execute contract with HDR, Inc.
• Countywide At-Grade Railroad Crossing Improvement Plan (Project 97-237)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It authorized the Regional Railroad Authority Chair to execute a contract with HDR, Inc. for professional plan development services for the At‑Grade Railroad Crossing Improvement Plan, not to exceed $94,125. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 meeting (7 ayes)
• Authorized contract with HDR, Inc. up to $94,125 for CP 97-237 (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (7 ayes)

Board Workshop

The Dakota County Board will hold a workshop to present the proposed 2026 budget. The presentation will cover levy needs, the current financial outlook, recommended reductions, and planning for future years. The board will then consider related issues, communication needs, and hold a discussion before adjourning.

• Presentation of the 2026 budget, including levy needs and recommended reductions
• Discussion of related issues, options, and communication needs

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

The Physical Development Committee of the Whole will consider recommendations for parks planning and site improvements. The body will discuss a long-term vision plan and specific project designs. Actions taken by this committee serve as recommendations to the County Board.

• Adoption of 2050 Parks, Greenways, And Natural Systems Vision Plan
• Schematic design approval for Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Site Improvement Project
• Right of way acquisition and quick-take condemnation for Veterans Memorial Greenway trail easement in Eagan (Project P00147)

The Physical Development Committee approved the 2050 Parks, Greenways, and Natural Systems Vision Plan with a vote of 7 ayes. Commissioners also approved the schematic design for the Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Site Improvement Project by a 7‑aye vote. The committee voted 3‑3‑4 against authorizing quick‑take condemnation for the Veterans Memorial Greenway easements, so the request failed.

• Adopted 2050 Parks, Greenways, and Natural Systems Vision Plan (7 ayes)
• Approved schematic design for Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Site Improvement Project (7 ayes)
• Did not authorize quick‑take condemnation for Veterans Memorial Greenway easements (3 ayes, 4 nays – failed)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (7 ayes)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (7 ayes)

Community Services Committee of the Whole

The Committee will receive an update on the sunsetting of adult probation fees and consider approving a plan to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. It will also hear updates on a state child‑welfare act, a contract for a community resource center, and a report on home and community‑based services. Additional items include a review of SNAP error rates and routine reports.

• Community Corrections – update on sunsetting adult probation fees and approval of plan to Minnesota Department of Corrections
• Social Services – update on Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act
• Social Services – authorization to execute contract for Community Resource Center Coordinating Agency Services
• Social Services – Home and Community Based Services update
• Employment and Economic Assistance – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program error rate review

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted Resolution 25-349 authorizing the Community Corrections Director to submit the state‑required plan to eliminate adult probation fees. It also adopted Resolution 25-348 authorizing a contract of up to $582,620 with The Improve Group Cooperative for Community Resource Center coordinating services. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 25-349 to submit probation‑fee elimination plan (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 25-348 to authorize contract up to $582,620 for CRC coordinating services (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous, 7 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will vote on various construction contracts, grant acceptances, and budget amendments. Key discussions include infrastructure projects for parks and transportation, as well as updates to the county fee schedule.

• Third contract amendment with The Boldt Company for Byllesby Dam Water-To-Wire Development Phase II
• Contract with Eureka Construction, Inc. for Spring Lake Park Reserve Fischer Avenue Trailhead Project
• Amendments to the Dakota County 2025 Fee Schedule
• Cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for CSAH 42 (145th Street) at TH 52 interchange in Rosemount
• Allocation of Local Affordable Housing Aid funds to Dakota County Community Development Agency

The Dakota County Board authorized a third amendment to the contract with The Boldt Company for Phase II of the Byllesby Dam water‑to‑wire project, increasing the contract to $27,635,502.01 and adding $2,414,929 to the project budget. It also approved allocating $4.9 M of Local Affordable Housing Aid funds to the Community Development Agency, amended the EarthSoft data‑migration contract to $133,457, and approved a $109,905 IBM Cognos licensing contract with Lodestar Solutions. The fee schedule was updated to add Family Child Care licensing fees, and the board accepted $500,000 of state funding for the Energy Improvement Initiatives project.

• Approved third contract amendment with The Boldt Company, not to exceed $27,635,502.01 (7 ayes)
• Authorized $4.9 M LAHA funding allocation to Community Development Agency (7 ayes)
• Amended EarthSoft contract for data migration and licensing to $133,457 total (7 ayes)
• Approved contract with Lodestar Solutions for IBM Cognos licensing, $109,905 (7 ayes)
• Modified 2025 fee schedule to add Family Child Care licensing fees $50 new, $100 renewal (7 ayes)
• Authorized acceptance of $500,000 state bond funding for Energy Improvement Initiatives project

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss administrative updates and council priorities. The body will review recommendations to be passed to the County Board.

• Review and approval of Disability Advisory Council priorities
• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs

The committee approved the consent agenda. It also approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. The board adopted the Disability Advisory Council’s four priorities. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Disability Advisory Council priorities (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a $150,000 contract for a multimedia public awareness campaign funded by opioid settlement funds, as well as numerous other contracts and authorizations. On the regular agenda, they will receive a report on the 2025 Multi-County Residential Opinion Survey and vote on issuing General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2025A. The board will also hold a closed executive session to discuss legal strategy in the case Caleb Duffy v. Dakota County.

• Allocate $150,000 from opioid settlement funds for a multimedia public awareness campaign and amend 2025 budgets
• Issue and award sale of General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2025A
• Execute contract with NEOGOV Inc. for employee learning management system
• Approve anti-nepotism policy (Policy 3045)
• Authorize reject all bids for Robert Trail Library Envelope Improvements Project

The commissioners authorized a $4.9 million transfer of Local Affordable Housing Aid funds to the Dakota County Community Development Agency. They also approved a $150,000 opioid‑settlement‑funded multimedia awareness campaign, a $130,000 contract with NEOGOV for a learning‑management system, a $91,500 contract renewal with Cornerstone OnDemand, and a fiber‑optic rights‑to‑use agreement with the City of Apple Valley. All actions were adopted with six affirmative votes and no recorded opposition.

• Approved $4.9 M LAHA fund allocation to Community Development Agency (Ayes: 6)
• Authorized up to $150,000 opioid settlement funds for a multimedia public‑awareness campaign (Ayes: 6)
• Approved contract with NEOGOV Inc. for a 3‑year learning‑management system at up to $130,000 (Ayes: 6)
• Approved renewal of Cornerstone OnDemand LMS contract for up to $91,500 for one year (Ayes: 6)
• Authorized fiber‑optic IRU and permanent utility easement with City of Apple Valley (Ayes: 6)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will consider authorizing a third contract amendment with The Boldt Company for construction manager/general contractor services on Phase II of the Byllesby Dam Water-To-Wire Development Project, and will also amend the total project budget. Other items include a report on 2025 year-end financial projections and a legislative update. The committee's actions are recommendations to the full County Board.

• Authorization to execute third contract amendment with The Boldt Company for Byllesby Dam Phase II Water-To-Wire project, plus budget amendment
• Finance report on 2025 year-end projections
• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
• Approval of minutes from June 3 and June 10, 2025 meetings

The committee approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. The minutes of the June 3 and June 10 meetings were approved with five ayes and one excused. Commissioners authorized a third contract amendment with The Boldt Company for Phase II of the Byllesby Dam water‑to‑wire project, raising the contract to $27,635,502.01 and adding $2,414,929 to the project budget, approved by a six‑aye vote. The meeting was adjourned at 11:54 a.m. with six votes in favor.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 3 & 10 (5 ayes, 1 excused)
• Authorized third contract amendment with The Boldt Company for Byllesby Dam Phase II, $27,635,502.01 (6 ayes)
• Amended Byllesby Dam budget adding $2,414,929 from Environmental Legacy Fund (6 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:54 a.m. (6 ayes)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will open with standard roll call and approve the agenda. It will provide a legislative update from the County Communications and Public Affairs office. The meeting also includes a public comment period and will adjourn after the update.

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda without any dissent. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed with six affirmative votes. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (ayes: 6)

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

This meeting was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Community Services Committee of the Whole

The Community Services Committee of the Whole will review recommendations for the County Board regarding budget amendments and fund allocations. The body will discuss the distribution of affordable housing aid and a public health awareness campaign.

• Allocation of Local Affordable Housing Aid Funds to Dakota County Community Development Agency
• Contract for a multimedia public awareness campaign using $150,000 of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Update on Contact Center/Interactive Voice Response Phone System

The committee approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It authorized the allocation of $4,900,000 of Local Affordable Housing Aid to the Dakota County Community Development Agency, amending the 2025 non‑departmental budget. It also approved up to $150,000 of opioid settlement funds for a countywide multimedia awareness campaign and authorized a contract with a vendor.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Authorized $4,900,000 LAHA allocation to Community Development Agency (6-0)
• Amended 2025 Non-Departmental Budget for LAHA allocation (6-0)
• Authorized up to $150,000 opioid settlement funds for awareness campaign (6-0)
• Authorized contract up to $150,000 for campaign vendor (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board will vote on consent items including multiple construction contracts and a new pedestrian bridge. The regular agenda features a report from Dakota 911. Several authorizations for road improvements and park projects are also up for approval.

• Authorization to execute agreements with Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway for Veterans Memorial Greenway Pedestrian Bridge in Inver Grove Heights and Eagan
• Authorization to award bid and execute contract for Butler Avenue improvements in West St. Paul
• Authorization to execute third contract amendment for Thompson County Park Phase II improvements
• Authorization to execute contract with Ehlers and Associates for investment advisory services and amend 2025 budgets
• Authorization to execute lease agreement with Minnesota State Board of Public Defense for office space at Judicial Center in Hastings

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 25‑264) with 7 ayes. They approved the consent agenda after a motion by Commissioner Atkins. They approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting (Resolution 25‑265) with 7 ayes. They authorized the release of use restrictions on conditional use deeds issued before Jan 1 2007 (Resolution 25‑266).

• Approved agenda (Resolution 25‑264) – 7 ayes
• Approved consent agenda – motion by Atkins, seconded by Hamann‑Roland (vote not recorded)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (Resolution 25‑265) – 7 ayes
• Authorized release of use restrictions on conditional use deeds issued before Jan 1 2007 (Resolution 25‑266) – approved

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will recommend approval of two HR contracts for learning management systems (NEOGOV and Cornerstone OnDemand). A legislative update will also be presented. The meeting includes time for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Authorization to execute contract with NEOGOV Inc. for employee learning management system solution
• Authorization to renew contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for countywide learning management system
• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting
• Future agenda items discussion

The Committee approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the May 20 meeting, each with 7 ayes. It then authorized a new three‑year contract with NEOGOV Inc. for up to $130,000 and a one‑year renewal with Cornerstone OnDemand for up to $91,500, both with unanimous support. All actions were recorded as approved by a vote of 7‑0.

• Approved consent agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 meeting (7 ayes)
• Authorized NEOGOV Inc. contract up to $130,000 (Resolution 25-283, 7 ayes)
• Authorized Cornerstone OnDemand contract up to $91,500 (Resolution 25-284, 7 ayes)

Board Workshop

This is a workshop meeting with no voting items. The Board will receive an overview and discuss Open Meeting Law and Data Practices as they apply to commissioners and county operations. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Overview and discussion of Open Meeting Law for County Board and Commissioners
• Overview and discussion of Data Practices for County Board and Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed ordinance regulating the registration and sale of cannabis products in Dakota County, and to consider adopting the ordinance and amending the 2025 fee schedule. The consent agenda includes numerous authorizations for contracts and amendments, such as for fiber optic agreements, construction projects, and park improvements. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiation strategy for trail easements for the Veterans Memorial Greenway in Eagan.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance regulating cannabis registration and sale and amending 2025 fee schedule
• Authorization to execute fiber optic indefeasible right to use agreement with City of Rosemount
• Authorization to initiate quick-take condemnation for County State Aid Highway 91 in Miesville and Douglas Township
• Authorization to execute contract for reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 9 (Dodd Boulevard) and portion of 179th Street in Lakeville
• Authorization to execute fourth contract amendment with Ebert Companies for Law Enforcement Center Integrative Health Unit Addition

The board approved the meeting agenda and adopted the cannabis registration ordinance, setting fees for various retailer types. It also proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Month, authorized a $98,650 amendment to the Miesville Ravine Park contract, and approved a fiber‑optic right‑of‑use agreement with Rosemount.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 25-238) – Ayes: 7
• Adopted Cannabis Ordinance and registration fee schedule (Resolution 25-239) – Ayes: 7
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 (Resolution 25-240) – Ayes: 7
• Proclaimed May 2025 Mental Health Month (Resolution 25-241) – Ayes: 7
• Authorized $98,650 contract amendment with HKGi for Miesville Ravine Park (Resolution 25-242) – Ayes: 7
• Authorized execution of fiber‑optic IRU with City of Rosemount (Resolution 25-243) – Ayes: 7

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss and recommend actions to the County Board. Items include authorizing a contract with Ehlers and Associates Inc. for investment advisory services with corresponding budget amendments, approving Policy 3243 on workplace accommodations under the ADA, receiving a legislative update, and authorizing the release of conditional use deeds issued before January 1, 2007. The committee will also approve minutes from prior meetings and address other routine business.

• Authorization to execute contract with Ehlers and Associates Inc. for investment advisory services and amend 2025 Finance and Non-Departmental budgets
• Approval of Policy 3243 Workplace Accommodations/Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA Titles I and V)
• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
• Authorization of release of conditional use deeds issued prior to January 1, 2007
• Approval of minutes from May 6 and May 13, 2025 meetings

The committee approved a resolution releasing the use restrictions on conditional use deeds issued before Jan. 1, 2007 for dozens of parcels across multiple cities. It also authorized a $176,000, five‑year investment advisory contract with Ehlers Investment Partners and adopted a new ADA workplace accommodations policy. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved release of use restrictions on pre‑2007 conditional use deeds (7 ayes)
• Authorized contract with Ehlers Investment Partners for up to $176,000 over 5 years (7 ayes)
• Amended 2025 Finance budget – $32,500 expense and revenue for the contract (7 ayes)
• Adopted Policy 3243 Workplace Accommodations/ADA (7 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved minutes from May 6 and May 13, 2025 meetings (7 ayes)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

This is a meeting of the Dakota County General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole, which makes recommendations to the County Board. The regular agenda contains only a legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs. The remainder of the agenda is procedural: call to order, audience comments, agenda approval, and adjournment.

The General Government and Policy Committee approved the agenda, recording seven ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion by Commissioner Slavik was seconded by Commissioner Hamann‑Roland. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Community Services Committee of the Whole

The Community Services Committee will consider approving prior meeting minutes and receive updates on mental health promotion (including a proclamation for May as Mental Health Month) and on Medical Assistance and MnCHOICES programs. No formal policy actions are scheduled; items are informational.

• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025
• Update on mental health promotion and proclamation of May as Mental Health Month
• Update on Medical Assistance and MnCHOICES
• Community Services Director's Report
• Future agenda items discussion

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The board voted 7-0 to proclaim May 2025 as Mental Health Month in Dakota County. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:24 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous, 7 ayes)
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Month (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (7 ayes)

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

The Dakota County Physical Development Committee will consider approving minutes from April 2025, amending a contract with HKGi for Miesville Ravine Park, and receiving updates on County State Aid Highway 54 expansion and a property acquisition option.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 minutes
• Amendment to contract with HKGi for Miesville Ravine Park
• Update on County State Aid Highway 54 expansion in Ravenna Township
• Information on property acquisition option for Vance B. Grannis Jr. Trust property

The committee unanimously approved the agenda as amended. It also approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. The committee authorized a $98,650 increase to the HKGi contract for the Miesville Ravine Park Reserve site improvement, bringing the total contract amount to $272,595. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda as amended (7 ayes, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 meeting (7 ayes, unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with HKGi, adding $98,650 to total $272,595 (7 ayes, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:51 a.m. (7 ayes, unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review contracts for a new county public website platform and the replacement of the existing one. The meeting includes decisions on library renovations and the establishment of school zone speed limits in West St. Paul.

• Contract with Clockwork Active Media Systems, LLC for new public website discovery work
• Contract with Scalence LLC for replacement of County Public Website Platform
• Contract with Tech Logic Corporation for automated materials handling at Wentworth Library
• Establishment of school zone speed limits along County Road 4 in West St. Paul
• Acceptance of donated property from BMR Rosemount Properties LLC in Rosemount

The Dakota County Board authorized a $2,764,568 contract with Scalence LLC to replace the county public website platform. It also approved a $338,100 discovery contract with Clockwork Active Media Systems and ratified a $50,000 amendment to the Adobe license contract. Additional actions included a $243,102.78 library automation contract, acceptance of donated property, and establishment of a 25 mph school zone speed limit.

• Approved $2,764,568 website platform contract with Scalence LLC (5-0)
• Approved $338,100 discovery contract with Clockwork Active Media Systems (5-0)
• Ratified $50,000 Adobe license amendment with SHI International Corp. (5-0)
• Approved $243,102.78 automated materials handling system contract for Wentworth Library (5-0)
• Accepted donation of real property from BMR Rosemount Properties LLC (5-0)
• Authorized 25 mph school zone speed limit on County Road 4 near Heritage E‑STEM Magnet School (5-0)
• Appointed youth Ankit Mukhopadhyay to Public Art Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 6‑12, 2025 as National Nurses Week in Dakota County (5-0)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting, receive a legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs, and hear an update from the Criminal Justice Network Joint Powers Organization. The meeting also includes routine reports from County Administration, Central Operations, and the County Manager’s office. No specific policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting
• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
• Update from Criminal Justice Network Joint Powers Organization
• Reports from County Administration, Central Operations, and County Manager

The General Government and Policy Committee approved the consent agenda, approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting, and then adjourned. All three motions passed with five votes in favor.

• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2025 meeting (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (5 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan for federal grant programs. The meeting includes decisions on transportation projects, park planning, and a proposed cannabis regulation ordinance.

• Public hearing on Draft Dakota County Consortium Five-Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
• Proposed ordinance regulating registration and sale of cannabis products and 2025 fee schedule amendment
• Contract with Schumacher Excavating Inc. for bridge replacements in Hampton, Douglas, and Marshan Townships
• Professional services contract with Hammel, Green And Abrahamson, Inc. for Burnhaven Library renovation
• Authorization to release Draft 2050 Vision Plan for Parks, Greenways, And Natural Systems

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 8 meeting. They conducted a public hearing on the draft five‑year consolidated plan and FY 2025 action plan for CDBG, HOME and ESG programs. The board authorized the Draft 2050 Vision Plan for parks, greenways and natural systems to be released for public review from April 22 to May 20, 2025. It also authorized joint powers agreements with Inver Hills Community College to install wayfinding signage and provide student‑engagement programs along the Unity Trail.

• Approved agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (7 ayes)
• Conducted public hearing on draft 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Action Plan (7 ayes)
• Authorized release of Draft 2050 Vision Plan for public review (7 ayes)
• Authorized joint powers agreement with Inver Hills Community College for wayfinding signage (7 ayes)
• Authorized joint powers agreement with Inver Hills Community College for student‑engagement program (7 ayes)

Regional Railroad Authority

The meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will discuss a legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs and a report on Dakota County's cost participation partnership approach for capital projects. The committee may also authorize the write-off of uncollectible debt for 2022–2024 and approve minutes from prior meetings. Any action taken is a recommendation to the full County Board.

• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
• Report on Dakota County Cost Participation Partnership Approach
• Finance report on authorized write-off of uncollectible debt for 2022–2024
• Approval of minutes from April 8 and April 15, 2025 meetings

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It also approved the minutes from the April 8 and April 15 meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (additions/corrections/deletions) – 7 ayes
• Approved consent agenda (vote count not recorded)
• Approved minutes of April 8 and April 15, 2025 – 7 ayes
• Adjourned meeting – 7 ayes

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

The Physical Development Committee of the Whole is recommending several items to the County Board, including releasing the draft 2050 Vision Plan for Parks, Greenways, and Natural Systems for public review, authorizing joint powers agreements for Unity Trail interpretive installations, awarding a bid for state-funded township bridge replacements, and amending a contract for the Veterans Memorial Greenway. The committee will also consider approving minutes from March 18, 2025.

• Release of draft 2050 Vision Plan for Parks, Greenways, and Natural Systems for public review
• Joint Powers Agreements with Independent School District 199 and Inver Hills Community College for interpretive and wayfinding installations along Unity Trail
• Award of bid and contract with Schumacher Excavating Inc. for state-funded bridge replacements (Bridge L3285 in Hampton and Douglas Townships; Bridge L3249 in Marshan Township)
• Contract amendment with Short-Elliot-Hendrickson, Inc. for additional design and construction administration for Veterans Memorial Greenway in Inver Grove Heights and Eagan
• Authorization for 2025 budget amendment for bridge projects

The Physical Development Committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 18 minutes, each with 7 ayes. Commissioners authorized joint powers agreements with Inver Hills Community College and Independent School District No. 199 to add interpretive signage, public‑art benches, and youth‑engagement programs along the Unity Trail, passing 6‑1. The committee also approved contracts with Schumacher Excavating Inc. for two township bridge replacements and amended the 2025 Capital Improvement Program budget to fund those projects, each vote 7‑0.

• Approved agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved March 18 minutes (7 ayes)
• Authorized JPAs with Inver Hills Community College and School District No. 199 for Unity Trail projects (6 ayes, 1 nay)
• Authorized contract with Schumacher Excavating Inc. for Bridge L3285 (CP 97‑144) up to $439,176.05 (7 ayes)
• Authorized contract with Schumacher Excavating Inc. for Bridge L3249 (CP 97‑164) up to $262,710.30 (7 ayes)
• Amended 2025 CIP budget to add $359,176.05 for CP 97‑144 (7 ayes)
• Amended 2025 CIP budget to add $138,710.30 for CP 97‑164 (7 ayes)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a legislative update from County Administration. Any actions taken by this committee serve as recommendations to the County Board.

• Communications and Public Affairs legislative update

The committee approved the regular agenda after a motion by Commissioner Mary Hamann‑Roland, seconded by Commissioner Mike Slavik, with all seven members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion from the same commissioners, also passing unanimously with seven ayes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved regular agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Community Services Committee of the Whole

The Dakota County Community Services Committee of the Whole will receive reports from local mental health advisory councils and consider recommending adoption of the Opioid Response Advisory Committee's 2025-2026 strategic plan. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 18 meeting. Any actions taken are recommendations to the County Board.

• Receive reports from Dakota County's Local Advisory Councils for Mental Health
• Consider adoption of Opioid Response Advisory Committee's 2025-2026 Strategic Plan
• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)

The Community Services Committee approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It voted 4‑3 to adopt the 2025‑2026 strategic plan from the Dakota County Opioid Response Advisory Committee. No other actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 2:36 p.m.

• Agenda approved unanimously (7 ayes)
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Adopted 2025‑2026 ORAC strategic plan (4 ayes, 3 nays)
• Meeting adjourned at 2:36 p.m. (7 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various transportation and parks projects, including improvements in Lakeville and Inver Grove Heights. The board will also review grant acceptances and contracts for IT and voting systems.

• Joint Powers Agreement for Lebanon Hills Greenway design and construction
• Cooperative Construction Agreement for County State Aid Highway 28 improvements in Inver Grove Heights
• Joint Powers Agreement for County State Aid Highway 70 intersection improvement in Lakeville
• Amended contract with Dominion Voting Systems Inc.
• Rejection of all bids for Western Service Center Cooling System Replacement Project

The board unanimously approved several agreements and financial actions. It authorized a fiber‑optic use agreement with ISD 196, a second amendment for Criminal Justice Network IT services, acceptance of a $330,560 DHS grant for fraud investigations, and a $2,000 wellness joint powers agreement with ISD 200. It also certified a $4 million Property Assessed Clean Energy assessment on a Lakeville parcel and rejected all bids for the Western Service Center cooling‑system replacement. All motions passed with seven affirmative votes.

• Approved Fiber Optic IRU agreement with ISD 196 (7‑0)
• Approved second amendment for Criminal Justice Network IT services (7‑0)
• Approved acceptance of $330,560 DHS fraud‑prevention grant (7‑0)
• Approved joint powers agreement for wellness with ISD 200, up to $2,000 (7‑0)
• Approved $4,000,000 PACE assessment on Lakeville property (7‑0)
• Approved rejection of all bids for Western Service Center cooling‑system replacement (7‑0)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will meet on April 8, 2025, to discuss a draft cannabis ordinance, receive a legislative update, and review a report on 2024 year-end projections. The committee's actions are recommendations to the County Board.

• Discussion on draft cannabis ordinance
• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
• Finance report on 2024 year-end projections
• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2025

The committee approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting, each with a 7‑aye vote. It directed staff to proceed with a public hearing on the draft cannabis ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 a.m. with a 7‑aye vote.

• Approved consent agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 meeting (7 ayes)
• Directed staff to proceed with public hearing on draft cannabis ordinance
• Adjourned meeting at 11:08 a.m. (7 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will consider several authorizations, including a major modification and new license for the Pine Bend Sanitary Landfill. It will also vote on contracts for library renovation, greenway construction, and transportation projects, and hold a closed executive session on a legal matter. All items are listed on the March 25, 2025 agenda.

• Approval of major modification and issuance of new license to Pine Bend Sanitary Landfill (Environmental Resources)
• Authorization to award contract to Ebert, Inc. dba Ebert Companies for Wentworth Library renovation (Facilities Management)
• Authorization to execute contract with SRF Consulting Group for realignment and expansion of 117th Street in Inver Grove Heights (Transportation)
• Authorization to execute joint powers agreement with City of Rosemount for Rosemount Greenway: Dunmore Segment (Parks)
• Closed executive session to discuss legal strategy in Tywan Christopher v. Dakota County (Executive Session)

The Board adopted the agenda and approved the March 11 meeting minutes. It authorized a legal services agreement with the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization through Dec. 31 2025. The Board adopted a 65‑30‑5 cost‑share for new voting equipment, amended the 2025 elections and non‑departmental budgets, and approved a $75,000 contract amendment for Greenleaf Integrative Strategies. Finally, it approved a major modification and new license for Pine Bend Sanitary Landfill, increasing its capacity by 8,185,800 cubic yards.

• Approved agenda (consent) – ayes 7
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 – ayes 7
• Authorized execution of legal services agreement with VRWJPO – ayes 7
• Adopted 65% county cost‑share for new voting equipment and amended 2025 elections and non‑departmental budgets – ayes 7
• Approved $75,000 amendment to Greenleaf contract (new not‑to‑exceed $225,000) – ayes 5, nays 2
• Approved major modification and issuance of new license for Pine Bend Sanitary Landfill – approved

Regional Railroad Authority

The Regional Railroad Authority will discuss the status and next steps for the Dan Patch Rail‑to‑Trail study. This item is on the regular agenda after the consent agenda items. No other decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Update and direction on Dan Patch Rail‑to‑Trail study (Physical Development Administration)

The Regional Railroad Authority approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned the session at 10:10 a.m. No substantive actions were taken on other items.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 7 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss legislative updates and an update on Expo 2031. Any actions taken by this committee serve as recommendations to the County Board.

• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
• Update on Expo 2031 from the Office of the County Manager

The General Government and Policy Committee approved the consent agenda with 7 ayes. It also approved the minutes from the March 11 and March 18, 2025 meetings with 7 ayes. No other actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned with 7 ayes.

• Approved consent agenda (7 ayes)
• Approved minutes of March 11 and March 18, 2025 (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (7 ayes)

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

The Physical Development Committee of the Whole will consider recommendations for landfill licenses and various construction contracts. The body will also receive updates on highway network analysis in Rosemount and critical county intersections.

• Major modification and new license for Pine Bend Sanitary Landfill
• Industrial and demolition waste landfill modification for SKB Rosemount, Inc.
• Construction contract with Ebert Companies for Wentworth Library renovation
• Contract with Rachel Contracting, LLC for River To River Greenway from Marie Avenue to Lilydale Road
• Contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for 117th Street realignment and expansion in Inver Grove Heights

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will convene to approve the agenda and receive a legislative update from County Administration. The meeting is held at the Administration Center in Hastings.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Community Services Committee of the Whole

The Community Services Committee of the Whole will consider authorizing a contract amendment with Greenleaf Integrative Strategies, LLC for consultation services under Public Health. An update on disease prevention and control is also scheduled. Any action taken is a recommendation to the County Board.

• Authorization to execute contract amendment with Greenleaf Integrative Strategies, LLC for consultation services
• Update on Disease Prevention and Control

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the issuance and sale of General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2025A. The meeting includes decisions on several road and trail projects, public health agreements, and a 2025 market value update for assessing services.

• Authorization of issuance and sale of General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2025A
• Contract with McNamara Contracting, Inc. for signal reconstruction at CSAH 42 and Southcross Drive in Burnsville
• Joint Powers Agreement with City of Rosemount for intersection modification (Project 42-179) and trail gap feasibility (Project 42-180)
• Contract amendment with Peterson Sheet Metal, Inc. for Administration Center boilers and chiller replacement
• Adoption of revised 2025 Legislative Platform

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will discuss the policy direction for a new cannabis ordinance. It will also consider authorizing a cost‑share for voting equipment and a replacement timeline, and amending the 2025 elections and non‑departmental budgets. Additional items include a finance report on budget amendments and contracts, an update on the General Fund unassigned balance, and authorization to execute legal service agreements for the Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization.

• 8.1 Discussion on policy direction for new cannabis ordinance
• 8.2 Authorization for cost share of voting equipment, replacement timeline, and budget amendments
• 5.1 Finance report on budget amendments and contracts
• 9.1 Update on General Fund unassigned fund balance
• 6.1 Authorization to execute agreements for legal services to Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on authorizing the Dakota County Chloride Reduction Program, a new environmental initiative. Other items include multiple transportation project contracts, grant applications, and policy revisions. The consent agenda covers routine approvals such as contract amendments and budget adjustments.

• Authorization to implement Dakota County Chloride Reduction Program
• Authorization to award bid and execute construction contract for CSAH 26 (Lone Oak Road) improvements in Eagan
• Authorization to execute contract with Bolton & Menk for Minnesota River Greenway in Burnsville and Eagan
• Authorization to execute contract with AJ Mobility for Northern Service Center distributed antenna system replacement
• Workforce shortage workgroup recommendation implementation update

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole meets to discuss a legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs and to approve minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive actions or discussions are on the agenda. This meeting serves as a recommendation body to the full County Board.

• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs (item 5.1)
• Approval of minutes from February 4 and February 11, 2025 meetings (item 4.1)

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

The Dakota County Physical Development Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss and provide direction on county transit priorities, receive an update on the Lebanon Hills Sustainable Trails Study, and consider authorizing grant applications to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. The consent agenda includes approving previous minutes and authorizing contract amendments for highway 38 in Burnsville, the Northern Service Center antenna system, and the Minnesota River Greenway project. All actions are recommendations to the County Board.

• Discussion and direction on Dakota County Transit Priorities
• Update on Lebanon Hills Sustainable Trails Study Improvements
• Authorization to submit grant applications to LCCMR for conservation projects
• Authorization to amend contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for County State Aid Highway 38 in Burnsville (Project 38-61)
• Authorization to execute contract with AJ Mobility for Northern Service Center Distributed Antenna System replacement

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The committee is meeting to receive a legislative update from County Board and County Administration Communications and Public Affairs. No other substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs

Community Services Committee of the Whole

The Dakota County Community Services Committee of the Whole meets to discuss and recommend action to the County Board. The regular agenda features an update on the Youth Placement Workgroup from Social Services-Children and Family Services. Other items include approval of previous minutes, the director's report, and future agenda items.

• Update on Youth Placement Workgroup from Social Services-Children and Family Services
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting (Consent Agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board will consider several appointments, contract authorizations, and project approvals. Items include IT service contracts, transportation easements, and construction contracts for park and facility projects. The Board will also vote on accepting a $34,000 donation from the Seiberlich Family Foundation and amending the 2025 Sheriff’s Office budget.

• Authorization to execute contract with Info-Tech Research Group Inc. for advisory services (IT)
• Authorization to execute contract with Paragon Development Systems, Inc. for a replacement email security system (IT)
• Assignment and conveyance of easements from Dakota County to the City of Eagan (transportation)
• Authorization to execute construction contract with Eureka Construction, Inc. for the Mississippi River Greenway Rosemount East project (parks)
• Authorization to accept a $34,000 donation from the Seiberlich Family Foundation and amend the 2025 Sheriff’s Office budget (public safety)

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will consider consent items including approval of minutes and a 2024 board priorities update, plus a report on budget amendments and contracts. The regular agenda features a legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs. The committee makes recommendations to the full County Board; no major decisions or fiscal actions are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting
• 2024 Board Priorities Fourth Quarter Update
• Report on budget amendments and contracts
• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the adoption of the county's strategic plan goals and a revised 2025 legislative platform. The meeting includes numerous authorizations for public health contracts, transportation projects, and parks enhancements.

• Adoption of Dakota County Strategic Plan Goals and Strategic Initiatives
• Authorization of multiple contracts using Opioid Settlement Funds for recovery centers
• Authorization to execute 2025-2026 labor agreement with Minnesota Nurses Association
• Authorization to acquire Wicklund Trust Property in Waterford Township
• Authorization for construction contracts for 2025 Transportation, Parks, and Facilities CIP projects

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will approve minutes from prior meetings, receive a legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs, and get an update on Dakota County’s waste‑management system and related technologies. No specific actions or votes are noted beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from Dec 3 2024 and Jan 14 2025 meetings
• Legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs
• Update on the county’s waste‑management system and new technologies

Physical Development Committee of the Whole

The Physical Development Committee of the Whole will consider consent and regular agenda items, making recommendations to the County Board. Consent items include contracts for hazardous waste management, park restoration, land acquisition, and transportation projects. Regular agenda includes discussion on transportation cost participation for aesthetics, approval of 2025 capital improvement contracts, right-of-way acquisition, and a 2050 parks vision plan.

• Authorization to execute contracts with Veolia ES Technical Solutions and Clean Harbors Environmental Services for hazardous waste management
• Authorization to acquire Wicklund Trust property in Waterford Township and amend 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Program budget
• Discussion and direction on Transportation Cost Participation Policy for Aesthetics
• Approval and authorization to award construction contracts for 2025 Transportation, Parks, and Facilities Capital Improvement Projects
• Discussion and direction on 2050 Parks, Greenways, and Natural Systems Vision Plan draft goals and new park units

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will discuss a legislative update and the 2025 legislative platform. Any action taken is a recommendation to the County Board. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda or consent agenda.

• Legislative update and discussion of 2025 legislative platform

Community Services Committee of the Whole

This Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and recommend approval of several consent agenda items, including accepting grant funds for public health and housing programs, and five regular agenda items authorizing contracts with addiction recovery centers using opioid settlement funds. The committee will also hear a director's report. All actions are recommendations to the full County Board.

• Authorization to accept Minnesota Department of Health cannabis and substance use prevention grant funds, add 1.0 FTE, and amend the 2025 Public Health budget
• Authorization to apply for and accept Minnesota Department of Human Services Community Living Infrastructure Grant funds for Dakota County and regional metro counties, and amend the 2025 Social Services budget
• Authorization to submit a grant application to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program funds
• Authorization to execute a joint powers agreement with Intermediate School District 917 for a Smoke-Free Mentoring Cohort
• Authorization to execute contracts using opioid settlement funds with Lionheart Wellness and Recovery, Gateway Recovery Center, Thrive! Family Recovery Services, Minnesota Recovery Connection, and Wayside Recovery Center

Board of Commissioners

The Dakota County Board will hold a public hearing on the Finance agenda item to adopt the Bond Capital Improvement Plan and approve related capital improvement bonds. The meeting also includes the election of the 2025 County Board Chair and Vice‑Chair, numerous appointments to boards and committees, and authorizations for contracts and purchases in GIS, IT, transportation, and fleet services.

• Finance public hearing to adopt the Bond Capital Improvement Plan and approve capital improvement bonds (Agenda item 7.1)
• GIS – Authorization to execute contract for purchase of Esri enterprise GIS software licenses (Agenda item 10.1)
• IT – Authorization to execute contract with SplashBI for database replication (Agenda item 10.2)
• Transportation – Award of bid and contract with McNamara Contracting Inc. for County State Aid Highway 23 Mill and Overlay in Apple Valley, Project 23‑84 (Agenda item 11.2)
• Physical Development – Authorization to purchase fleet vehicles and equipment (Agenda item 11.3)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority will hold its first meeting of 2025, primarily to elect officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary) for the year. The board will also approve minutes from its December 17, 2024 meeting and hear staff reports. No substantive policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Election of 2025 Chair
• Election of 2025 Vice-Chair
• Election of 2025 Secretary
• Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes

General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole

The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025, was canceled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.