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 "city": "Dakota County",
 "state": "MN",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Board holds closed session on labor negotiations strategy",
   "summary": "This is a special meeting of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners held solely to enter a closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations strategy. No other business is scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural items and the closed session, followed by adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/8/1516_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1516&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Board Work Session",
   "headline": "Dakota County Board reviews 2027-2031 capital plans and 2027 fees",
   "summary": "The Dakota County Board is holding a work session to review the proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the proposed Capital Equipment Program (CEP), and proposed updates to the 2027 fee schedule. This is a discussion and overview session, not a final decision-making meeting. The agenda includes only these items and adjournment, with no other business listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/8/1515_A_Board_Work_Session_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1515&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Community Services Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Dakota County committee to review opioid settlement contracts and overdose awareness",
   "summary": "The Community Services Committee of the Whole will discuss and recommend actions on opioid settlement fund usage, including contract amendments with four recovery organizations and a budget amendment. They will also receive updates on the opioid settlement response, overdose awareness month, and the county's substance use services continuum. Any actions taken are recommendations to the County Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/8/1482_A_Community_Services_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1482&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Physical Development Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss METRO G Line terminal station at Northern Service Center",
   "summary": "The Dakota County Physical Development Committee of the Whole will review and provide direction on the METRO G Line terminal station at the Northern Service Center in West St. Paul, and will consider several parks-related actions, including releasing a draft Natural Systems Plan for public comment, transferring environmental legacy funds from the Veterans Memorial Greenway project, and applying for a state conservation grant. The committee's actions are recommendations to the County Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/8/1464_A_Physical_Development_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-08-18_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1464&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "County Board holds special meeting at fairgrounds with farm recognitions",
   "summary": "The Dakota County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting at the Dakota County Fairgrounds. The agenda consists of procedural items (call to order, pledge, public comment) and recognitions of local agricultural groups, including the University of Minnesota Extension's 2026 Farm Family of the Year, Century and Sesquicentennial Farms, and 4-H updates. No policy decisions, ordinances, or contracts are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/8/1498_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-08-11_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1498&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Board Work Session",
   "headline": "2027 Budget Discussion",
   "summary": "The Dakota County Board will hold a work session to discuss the 2027 budget, focusing on levy priorities and financial planning. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major decisions expected. The board will review fiscal pressures and the budget development environment. The work session is open to the public and will be held in-person.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/8/1514_A_Board_Work_Session_26-08-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1514&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to review budget amendments and investment portfolio",
   "summary": "The General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole will meet to review financial reports and legislative updates. Actions taken by this committee serve as recommendations to the County Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/8/1497_A_General_Government_and_Policy_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-08-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1497&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Dakota County Considers Grants",
   "summary": "The Dakota County Board of Commissioners is deciding on various agreements, contracts, and grants at this meeting. They will discuss public hearings for a park ordinance and revenue obligations for a 360 Communities project. The board will also consider authorizations for contracts, agreements, and budget amendments for several departments, including Parks, Public Services, and Social Services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/8/1457_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-08-04_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1457&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Board Workshop",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1509&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "The July 21, 2026, Board of Commissioners meeting is canceled",
   "summary": "This meeting has been canceled. No business will be conducted by the Board of Commissioners on this date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1456_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1456&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "The July 21, 2026, General Government and Policy Committee meeting is canceled",
   "summary": "This scheduled committee meeting has been canceled. No business will be conducted by the body at this time.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1496_A_General_Government_and_Policy_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-07-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1496&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Regional Railroad Authority",
   "headline": "The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, is canceled",
   "summary": "This meeting has been officially canceled. No business will be conducted by the Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1495_A_Regional_Railroad_Authority_26-07-21_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1495&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Community Services Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1481_A_Community_Services_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-07-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1481_M_Community_Services_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-07-14_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1481&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Physical Development Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee discusses safety mitigations and park engineering contracts",
   "summary": "The Physical Development Committee of the Whole will review transportation safety updates and a contract amendment for Greenway Trail design. The committee will also receive an update on the excess property disposition process.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1463_A_Physical_Development_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-07-14_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1463_M_Physical_Development_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-07-14_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1463&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Board Work Session",
   "headline": "Board discusses financial planning and the 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Board will review the current financial outlook and levy forecasts. The session includes discussions on potential reduction scenarios for the upcoming fiscal year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1492_A_Board_Work_Session_26-07-13_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1492&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "The Board discusses infrastructure, park restoration, and property acquisitions.",
   "summary": "The Board will consider several physical development items including road condemnations, library renovations, and park contracts. They will also discuss a closed executive session regarding property interests in Randolph Township.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1470_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1470_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-07-07_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1470&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee discusses historical trail signage and updates on county priorities",
   "summary": "The committee will review a grant agreement for wayfinding signage on the Heroes and Heritage Interpretive Trail Loop. Members will also receive updates on 2025 audit results, second quarter board priorities, and legislative matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1494_A_General_Government_and_Policy_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-07-07_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/7/1494_M_General_Government_and_Policy_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-07-07_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1494&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Dakota County Board approves doubling the annual wheelage tax to $20 per year.",
   "summary": "The Dakota County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine administrative matters, including insurance renewals, policy revisions, and grant authorizations. A key decision involves increasing the annual wheelage tax from $10 to $20 per year. The board will also approve final plats, authorize multiple transportation and parks construction contracts, and accept new grant funding for youth and workforce programs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1469_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-23_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1469_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-23_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1469&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "County committee reviews AI and legislation, no major votes",
   "summary": "The Dakota County General Government and Policy Committee meets to discuss routine items including approval of minutes, a legislative update, and an update on artificial intelligence. No ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are on the agenda; the meeting is largely informational and procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1493_A_General_Government_and_Policy_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-23_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1493_M_General_Government_and_Policy_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-23_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1493&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Physical Development Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Discussion of trail expansions, intersection safety, and park ordinance updates",
   "summary": "The committee will review potential trail inclusions for the CSAH 54 expansion in Ravenna Township. They will also discuss safety operations at the CSAH 50 and 60 intersection in Lakeville and consider amendments to Park Ordinance 107.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1462_A_Physical_Development_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1462_M_Physical_Development_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-16_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1462&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Community Services Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Dakota County Community Services Committee meeting canceled for June 16",
   "summary": "This agenda contains only a cancellation notice for the Community Services Committee of the Whole meeting. It is procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, policy discussions, or public hearings scheduled. Residents should contact the county for updates on rescheduled dates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1480_A_Community_Services_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1480&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board Work Session",
   "headline": "County board discusses possible wheelage tax increase for 2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Dakota County Board Work Session focuses on financial planning for the 2027 budget. Key discussions include a fund balance forecast and policy update, levy forecast, a potential wheelage tax increase, and local affordable housing aid. No formal votes are expected; this is a preparatory session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1479_A_Board_Work_Session_26-06-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1479&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Public hearing on septic ordinance; quick-take condemnations for road projects",
   "summary": "The board holds a public hearing to adopt revised Ordinance No. 113 on subsurface sewage treatment systems. The consent agenda includes authorizations for contract renewals, joint powers agreements, and quick-take condemnations for county highway projects. Regular agenda features commissioner updates and reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1453_A_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-09_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1453_M_Board_of_Commissioners_26-06-09_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1453&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee discusses library service hours and nonprofit vendor updates",
   "summary": "The committee will review updates regarding services provided by nonprofit vendors. Additionally, the library system will provide an overview of self-service hours and metropolitan agency operations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1454_A_General_Government_and_Policy_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-09_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/6/1454_M_General_Government_and_Policy_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-06-09_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1454&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to receive legislative update on state issues",
   "summary": "This is a mostly procedural meeting of the General Government and Policy Committee. The primary substantive item is a legislative update from Communications and Public Affairs. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear a County Manager's report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/5/1452_A_General_Government_and_Policy_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-05-19_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://dakota.legistar1.com/dakota/meetings/2026/5/1452_M_General_Government_and_Policy_Committee_of_the_Whole_26-05-19_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://dakota.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1452&GID=854&G=761628D9-0B5F-4D23-82F4-F5F94BD39542"
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