Hennepin County, MN

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is conducting a budget working session. The meeting includes public hearings on the 2027 Capital Budget, the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program, and fees.

• Public hearing on 2027 Proposed Capital Budget
• Public hearing on 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing on Fees
• Discussion of 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (Item 26-0349)

Hennepin Healthcare System Inc. Governing Board

The Hennepin Healthcare System Inc. Governing Board will meet on October 20, 2026, to discuss several items including the 2027 financial plan and 2025 IRS tax forms. The meeting includes a session for public comment and a closed session under Minn. Stat. Section 383B.917.

• Approval of the 2027 Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. Financial Plan
• Review of 2025 IRS Form 990, Form 990-T, and Charitable Organization Annual Report
• Review of medical staff appointments, reappointments, and clinical privilege modifications
• Approval of September 2026 clinical privilege form update
• Discussion of Addiction Center Federal Grant

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is meeting to review claims and approve several new business items. The body will consider accepting surplus properties and extending two lobbying agreements.

• Conveyance of surplus properties from Hennepin County (Maplebrook Estates in Brooklyn Park)
• Amendment to Messerli & Kramer lobbying contract increasing total NTE to $88,000
• Amendment to Cardinal Infrastructure LLC federal lobbying contract increasing total NTE to $490,000
• Negotiation of agreement A2613632 with Met Council with estimated receipts of $122,500

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will review several contracts, including janitorial services and radiology equipment. The board is also considering the establishment of a Committee on Child Well-Being and the acquisition of right-of-way for transportation projects.

• Amendment to Centurion Detention Health Services, LLC contract increasing NTE by $13,687,076
• Janitorial services contract for the 625 Building with Tasks Unlimited Building Services, NTE $800,000
• Waste transportation services with Hagen Trucking and Nitti Contracting, estimated $3 million annually
• Lease extension for St. Anthony Library at 2941 Pentagon Drive N.E. with first year rent of $115,430
• Proposal to establish the Hennepin County Committee on Child Well-Being

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a budget working session. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2027 proposed budget for Resident Services and Operations and a review of the 2027 proposed operating and capital budgets.

• 2027 Proposed Budget Presentation for Resident Services and Operations
• Item 26-0349: 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Forum playback for County Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Office

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is holding a budget working session. The body will review proposed 2027 budgets for the County Attorney’s Office and Sheriff’s Office, and discuss general 2027 operating and capital budgets.

• 2027 Proposed Budget Presentation for County Attorney’s Office and Sheriff’s Office
• Item 26-0349: 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Review of October 7 Budget Hearing Minutes for Public Works and Law, Safety and Justice

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is holding a budget working session. Members will discuss the 2027 proposed budgets for Public Works and Law, Safety and Justice, and review the 2027 proposed operating and capital budgets.

• 2027 Proposed Budget Presentation for Public Works and Law, Safety and Justice
• Item 26-0349: 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Review of October 1 Budget Hearing Minutes regarding Disparity Elimination

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Hennepin County Administration, Operations and Budget Committee meets October 6, 2026, to approve prior meeting minutes and take up routine items. These include two agreements with cities for law enforcement and terrorism prevention equipment, a janitorial services contract for the 625 Building, termination of HOME Investment Partnership agreements with Trellis Louisiana Court Acquisition LLC, and a lease amendment for the St. Anthony Library. Most items are listed as routine and no public hearings are scheduled.

• Agreement PR00008670 with City of Wayzata for law enforcement and terrorism prevention equipment, NTE $9,985
• Agreement PR00008671 with City of Richfield for law enforcement and terrorism prevention equipment, NTE $12,258
• Contract CM00001571 with Tasks Unlimited Building Services for janitorial services at the 625 Building, NTE $800,000
• Terminate and forgive HOME Investment Partnership agreements A14354, A18627, and A15921 with Trellis Louisiana Court Acquisition LLC
• Lease amendment with St. Anthony Shopping Center, LLC for St. Anthony Library at 2941 Pentagon Drive N.E., extending to 05/31/32, $115,430 first-year rent and operating expenses

Health Committee

The Hennepin County Health Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 1:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the September 22, 2026 meeting and two routine new-business items. Both items are proposed agreements for radiology suite equipment and ongoing technical support, with total not-to-exceed amounts of $425,000.

• Neg Agmt PR00008771 with Samsung HME America Inc., d/b/a Neurologica Corporation, for radiology suite equipment, including removal of existing equipment, delivery and installation, staff training, and a one-year warranty, DOE 12/31/27, NTE $215,000
• Neg Agmt PR00008775 with RPS Imaging for ongoing tech support, preventive maintenance, parts, and labor, DOE 12/31/33, NTE $210,000
• Minutes from the September 22, 2026 meeting are up for approval

Human Services Committee

The Hennepin County Human Services Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM, chaired by Heather Edelson (District 6). The agenda lists approval of minutes from the September 22, 2026 meeting and one routine new-business item: resolution 26-0360, a Human Services & Public Health resolution including contracts and amendments to contracts with providers. The agenda text does not specify contract amounts, provider names, or program details.

• Minutes from the September 22, 2026 meeting (HS-COMMITTEEMINUTES-22-Sep-2026)
• Resolution 26-0360: Human Services & Public Health resolution covering contracts and contract amendments with providers

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority meets on October 6, 2026, to approve its agenda, review minutes from September 29, 2026, and consider a claims register. The main substantive item is a proposed amendment to an agreement with Greater MN Housing Fund for acquiring naturally occurring affordable housing, extending the term to December 31, 2042, with no change to the not-to-exceed amount. The agenda does not state the dollar value of that agreement.

• Proposed amendment 26-HCHRA-0030 to agreement PR00001996 with Greater MN Housing Fund for acquisition of naturally occurring affordable housing
• Amendment would extend the agreement term to 12/31/42 with no change to the NTE amount
• Approval of September 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Claims Register listed for review

Public Works Committee

The Hennepin County Public Works Committee meets October 6, 2026, to review minutes from September 22 and take up routine new business. Items include contract amendments, new waste transportation agreements, a University of Minnesota carbon sequestration work order, and authorization to acquire right of way for transportation projects. The committee is chaired by Kevin Anderson (District 7), with Marion Greene (District 3) as vice-chair.

• Work Order PR00008783 with the University of Minnesota for land-based carbon sequestration measurement and modeling, 01/01/27-03/31/29, not to exceed $450,000
• Negotiated agreements PR00008483 with Hagen Trucking and PR00008482 with Nitti Contracting and Trucking Service for waste transportation, 01/01/27-12/31/33, combined estimated annual amount of $3 million
• Amendment 1 to Agreement A2513181 with Minneapolis for waste delivery, extending the end date to 12/31/27
• Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00006149 with ACES to expand scope of services, no change in contract period or NTE
• Authorization to acquire right of way by direct purchase or condemnation for various transportation projects, including CSAH 66 (Duluth St) ROW needs CP 2211000; also conveyance of surplus property to the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (Maplebrook Estates in Brooklyn Park)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Hennepin County Law, Safety and Justice Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Members will review minutes from the September 22, 2026 meeting and take up one new business item: an amendment to a correctional healthcare contract with Centurion Detention Health Services, LLC. The amendment would extend the contract term by one year, to 10/31/2027, and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $13,687,076, for a new total NTE of $56,769,451.

• Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00001344 with Centurion Detention Health Services, LLC for comprehensive correctional healthcare at DOCCR institutions
• Contract term extended one year, to 10/31/2027
• Not-to-exceed amount increased by $13,687,076, to a new total NTE of $56,769,451
• September 22, 2026 meeting minutes up for review

Resident Services Committee

The Hennepin County Resident Services Committee meets on October 6, 2026, to review minutes from its August 25, 2026 meeting and take up two new agreements for children's read-along books with embedded audio players. Both contracts would run from October 20, 2026, through October 19, 2029, with a combined not-to-exceed amount of $750,000. The agenda lists these items for discussion and action.

• Agreement 26-0368 with Bertelsmann Publishing Group, Inc. for hardcover children's read-along books with embedded audio players, 10/20/26-10/19/29, NTE $500,000
• Agreement 26-0369 with Library Ideas, LLC for hardcover children's read-along books with embedded audio players, 10/20/26-10/19/29, NTE $250,000
• Minutes from the August 25, 2026 meeting are up for approval

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Hennepin County Administration, Operations and Budget Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM for a budget working session. The agenda lists a presentation on the 2027 Proposed Budget for Disparity Elimination and continued discussion of the 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 26-0349). The agenda also notes an open forum budget process in which the public can call in to record comments to be played at the following budget hearing. No votes or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text.

• 2027 Proposed Budget Presentation - Disparity Elimination (discussion)
• Item 26-0349: 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (old business)
• Open Forum Budget: public call-in line open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CST the day after each hearing
• Participation instructions at hennepincounty.gov/budgets

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. to work through a preliminary agenda that includes setting the maximum 2027 property tax levy and proposed 2027 budget, plus a large consent list of contracts, grants, and agreements. Consent items include road and railroad crossing agreements, sheriff patrol contracts with four cities, and human services and public health contracts. The agenda also includes a proposal to explore a law enforcement services agreement with the City of Minneapolis and a public hearing on the 2027 WIOA regional workforce plan.

• Item 11.B (26-0347): Set maximum 2027 property tax levy and proposed 2027 budget
• Item 9.D (26-0329): Jurisdictional transfers of CSAH 150 and Fletcher Lane (County Road 116) with Rogers, county cost NTE $2,225,000 county bonds
• Item 9.H (26-0334): Sheriff patrol services agreements with Greenfield, Hanover, Medicine Lake, and Rockford, 01/01/27-12/31/28, $954,338.31 (recv)
• Item 9.I (26-0335): Direct County Administration and Sheriff's Office to explore negotiating a Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Minneapolis for reimbursement
• Item 11.A (26-0333): Amendments to jail boarding agreements, extend end dates to 12/31/2027, increase combined NTE by $6,126,613 to new combined NTE of $12,059,613

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority meets on September 29, 2026, to consider setting its 2027 maximum property tax levy and proposed budget, with a public meeting and adoption of the final 2027 budget and levy. Members will also vote on a lease agreement with SkyRidge 2 LLC for 14,400 square feet of HCRRA property in Minnetonka from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031, receiving $8,812.58. Routine items include approval of the agenda, August 18, 2026 meeting minutes, and a claims register for the period ending September 21, 2026.

• Set 2027 HCRRA maximum property tax levy and proposed budget; public meeting; adoption of final 2027 budget and levy
• Lease Agmt A2613567 with SkyRidge 2 LLC for 14,400 sq ft of HCRRA property in Minnetonka, 10/01/26 - 09/30/31 (recv $8,812.58)
• Claims Register for the period ending September 21, 2026 (26-HCRRA-0017)
• Approval of August 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of the agenda

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority meets on September 29, 2026, to approve its agenda, review minutes from its August 13, 2026 meeting, and accept a claims register for the period ending August 31, 2026. The main substantive item is setting the 2027 maximum property tax levy and the proposed 2027 budget, and scheduling a public meeting on them. The agenda does not state the dollar amounts of the levy or budget.

• Set the 2027 HCHRA maximum property tax levy and proposed 2027 budget, and schedule a public meeting (item 26-HCHRA-0029)
• Claims Register for the period ending August 31, 2026 (26-HCHRA-0028)
• Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and claims register. The board also adopted a resolution to set the 2027 maximum property tax levy and proposed 2027 budget, and scheduled a public meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0, 1 away, 1 absent)
• Approved August 13, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 away, 1 absent)
• Approved/ratified Claims Register for period ending August 31, 2026, Resolution 26-HCHRA-0028 (5-0, 1 away, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 26-HCHRA-0029 to set 2027 maximum property tax levy and proposed 2027 budget and schedule public meeting (6-0, 1 absent)

HHS Quality, Safety, Audit and Compliance Committee

The Hennepin County HHS Quality, Safety, Audit and Compliance Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026. The public portion includes approval of the agenda, minutes from March 16 and June 10, 2026, and a CEO update on quality and safety. The committee will then vote to close the remainder of the meeting under Minn. Stat. Section 383B.917 to take up the 2026 Patient Experience Report, Quality and Safety Scorecard, 2026 Compliance Report, and 2026 Privacy Report. Chair is Kevin Anderson, with Irene Fernando as Vice-Chair and Debbie Goettel as member.

• Closed session under Minn. Stat. Section 383B.917 for the remainder of the meeting
• 2026 Patient Experience Report (closed session)
• Quality and Safety Scorecard (closed session)
• 2026 Compliance Report (closed session)
• 2026 Privacy Report (closed session)

HHS Finance and Operations Committee

The Hennepin County HHS Finance and Operations Committee will review and potentially approve the 2027 Hennepin Healthcare System financial plan, along with IRS Form 990 filings and a CFO financial report. The committee will also consider medical staff credentialing and clinical privilege updates. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• Approval of 2027 Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. Financial Plan (26-HHS-0039)
• Receive 2025 IRS Form 990, Form 990-T, and Charitable Organization Annual Report (26-HHS-0038)
• Review medical staff applications, FPPE evaluations, and resignations (26-HHS-0037)
• Approve September 2026 clinical privilege form update (26-HHS-0041)
• CFO update - July Financial Report

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will vote on routine items including 2027 adult corrections facility rates and four sheriff's patrol service agreements with northwest metro cities. It will also discuss extending contracts with county jails to board Hennepin County detainees through 2027 with an increased combined cap, and consider directing county administration to negotiate a law enforcement services agreement with Minneapolis.

• Establish 2027 Adult Corrections Facility rates for housing residents
• Approve patrol service agreements with Greenfield, Hanover, Medicine Lake, and Rockford, 01/01/27-12/31/28, $954,338.31
• Extend jail boarding contracts to 12/31/2027, increase combined not-to-exceed amount by $6,126,613 to $12,059,613
• Direct County Administration to explore a Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Minneapolis for reimbursement of county-provided services

The Hennepin County Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes, established 2027 Adult Corrections Facility rates, and approved patrol service agreements with several cities. The committee also progressed a resolution to extend and increase funding for temporary detainee housing in county jails and directed negotiations for a law enforcement services agreement with Minneapolis.

• Approved August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved 2027 Adult Corrections Facility housing rates (Resolution 26-0332)
• Approved Sheriff's Office patrol agreements with Greenfield, Hanover, Medicine Lake, and Rockford totaling $954,338.31 for 01/01/27-12/31/28 (Resolution 26-0334)
• Progressed resolution to extend jail boarding agreements to 12/31/2027 and increase combined not-to-exceed amount by $6,126,613 to a new total of $12,059,613 to the September 29 Board meeting (Resolution 26-0333)
• Approved direction to County Administration and Sheriff's Office to explore and negotiate a Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Minneapolis (Resolution 26-0335)

Health Committee

The Hennepin County Health Committee is meeting to approve routine items, including a reinsurance agreement to protect against catastrophic medical claims. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from its August 13, 2026 meeting.

• Agreement PR00008790 to purchase reinsurance protection from catastrophic medical claims, 01/01/27-12/31/27, not to exceed $4,000,000
• Approval of August 13, 2026 meeting minutes

The Hennepin County Health Committee approved the minutes from its August 13, 2026 meeting. The committee also approved a resolution for Agreement PR00008790 to purchase reinsurance protection for catastrophic medical claims not to exceed $4,000,000.

• Approved August 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Agreement PR00008790 for catastrophic medical claims reinsurance (NTE $4,000,000)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hear a presentation on the proposed 2027 operating and capital budgets, take public comment on the 2025 CAPER report, and consider several routine contract and budget items. The agenda includes renewing a joint powers agreement, amending a contract, a supplemental budget appropriation, and new contracts for workforce programs.

• Proposed 2027 Operating and Capital Budgets presentation
• Public hearing on Hennepin County Consortium Draft 2025 CAPER
• Renew Joint Powers Agreement A2312020 with Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth, 5-year term, annual dues $76,044
• Supplemental appropriation to amend 2026 County Attorney's Office budget and add 1.0 FTE
• Contract with GrowUs LLC for green workforce training, NTE $324,375

The committee approved several routine contracts and a fee schedule for 2027. It progressed the maximum 2027 property tax levy and proposed budget to the September 29 Board meeting. A resolution for green workforce training was returned to the author.

• Progressed maximum 2027 property tax levy and proposed 2027 budget to Sept 29 Board meeting (5-0)
• Approved 2027 fee schedule and public hearing dates for final budget and levy (5-0)
• Approved 5-year Joint Powers Agreement with Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth at $76,044 annual dues (5-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for 1.0 FTE in County Attorney’s Office budget (5-0)
• Approved IGNITE contracts not to exceed $97,902.56 (5-0)
• Returned GrowUs LLC green workforce training agreement (NTE $324,375) to author (5-0)
• Approved public hearing for WIOA Regional Plan on October 6, 2026 (5-0)
• Laid over 2027 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets to October 1 committee meeting (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several routine items, including agreements for railroad crossing surfaces, a trail construction project, jurisdictional road transfers, and an interchange project. These are preliminary agenda items for discussion and potential approval.

• Agreement with BNSF for railroad crossing on Maple Grove Pkwy (CSAH 121), est. county cost $200,000
• Agreement with BNSF for railroad crossing on County Road 90 (CSAH 90), est. county cost $75,000
• Agreement with Three Rivers Park District for trail along CSAH 12 (Noble Pkwy), est. county cost $315,000 bonds and $260,000 TAA
• Jurisdictional transfers of CSAH 150 and Fletcher Lane (County Road 116) with Rogers, county cost NTE $2,225,000
• Agreements for CSAH 130/TH 169 interchange, NTE $1,500,000 county bonds

The Hennepin County Public Works Committee approved previous meeting minutes and advanced several routine items, including railroad crossing agreements with BNSF, agreements with Three Rivers Park District and the City of Rogers, and a contract extension with the MN Waste Wise Foundation.

• Approved August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved BNSF negotiation agreement PW 52-84-26 for Maple Grove Pkwy (est. $200,000)
• Approved BNSF negotiation agreement PW 53-84-26 for County Road 90 in Independence (est. $75,000)
• Approved Three Rivers Park District agreement PW 36-44-26 along CSAH 12 (est. $315,000 County Bonds, $260,000 TAA)
• Approved Rogers jurisdictional transfer agreements for CSAH 150 and Fletcher Lane (NTE $2,225,000)
• Approved agreements for CSAH 130 and TH 169 interchange (NTE $1,500,000)
• Approved Amendment 1 to MN Waste Wise Foundation contract extending date to 12/31/28 and increasing NTE by $304,355 to $707,355

Human Services Committee

The Hennepin County Human Services Committee is meeting to consider routine items, including approving minutes from the August 25, 2026 meeting and several contracts and grant agreements. These actions involve funding for mental health and substance use services, rapid rehousing for homeless families, and services for homeless veterans.

• Amendment to agreement with Substance and Mental Health Services Administration, increasing receipt by $330,000 to a new total of $1,320,000, extending end date to 09/29/27
• Agreement with U.S. Dept of HUD Continuum of Care Program for rapid rehousing services for homeless families, 01/01/27-12/31/27, not to exceed $1,742,469
• Joint powers agreement with Minnesota Dept of Veteran Affairs for services for homeless veterans, 07/01/26-06/30/27, not to exceed $500,000, continuing 3.0 FTEs and adding 1.0 FTE

The Hennepin County Human Services Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and advanced several routine human services resolutions. Actions included extending a mental health services agreement, accepting a federal rapid rehousing grant, and entering a veteran services agreement with the state.

• Approved August 25, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution and contracts (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 3 to Agreement A2311962 with Substance and Mental Health Services Administration, increasing revenue by $330,000 to a total of $1,320,000 and extending the end date to 09/29/27 (5-0)
• Approved Agreement A2613600 with U.S. Dept of HUD Continuum of Care Program to accept grant funds not to exceed $1,742,469 for rapid rehousing services from 01/01/27-12/31/27 (5-0)
• Approved Agreement A2613554, Joint Powers Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs to accept up to $500,000 in funding for veteran homelessness services from 07/01/26-06/30/27, continuing 3.0 grant-funded FTEs and adding 1.0 FTE (5-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda with routine items, including contracts, claims, and compensation. Notable actions include a $1.5 million increase to a media services contract, several trail project agreements, and a resolution affirming commitment to free and fair elections.

• Amd 2 to Agmt PL00000729 with Metre LLC: media services contract increased by $1,500,000 to a new total of $3,500,000, extended to 12/31/28
• Resolution 26-0316 affirming commitment to free and fair elections
• Neg Agmt 42-40-26 with MnDOT: Hennepin Avenue Suspension Bridge grant, $9.0M State GO Bonds
• Neg Agmt PW 35-44-26 with Three Rivers Park District and Minnetonka: CSAH 61/73 multimodal trail, NTE $500,000 County Bonds
• Neg Agmt PW 20-44-26 with Three Rivers Park District and Minnetonka: CSAH 60 (Baker Road) trail, NTE $500,000 County Bonds

The Board approved a consent agenda covering commissioner, county attorney and sheriff compensation, several contracts and amendments, and a resolution affirming the county's commitment to free and fair elections. In immediate approvals, the Board adopted 2027 health insurance premium distribution for 16 labor agreements and set 2027 health plan and premium rates for the self-insured program. It also awarded an $826,582 accessibility improvements contract to Concrete Idea, Inc and set a Sept 22 public hearing on the WIOA regional plan. Most other items, including jail boarding amendments and several public works agreements, were referred to committees rather than decided.

• Adopted consent agenda including commissioner, county attorney and sheriff compensation (7-0)
• Adopted 2027 health insurance premium distribution for 16 labor agreements (7-0)
• Adopted 2027 health plan and premium rates for self-insured program (7-0)
• Awarded $826,582 accessibility improvements contract to Concrete Idea, Inc (7-0)
• Adopted resolution affirming commitment to free and fair elections (7-0)
• Set Sept 22 public hearing on WIOA Regional Plan (7-0)
• Approved/ratified four claims registers ending Aug 21 through Sept 11 (7-0)
• Referred jail boarding amendments ($6.1M increase) and multiple public works agreements to committee

Resident Services Committee

This is a preliminary agenda for the Hennepin County Resident Services Committee meeting on August 25, 2026. The only listed items are approval of the minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting and a placeholder for new business. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in this agenda.

• Approval of August 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• New business item listed as addendum

The Resident Services Committee approved a resolution affirming Hennepin County's commitment to ensuring free and fair elections. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 26-0316 affirming commitment to free and fair elections (7-0)
• Approved August 13, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will hear a presentation on the implementation of the Sheriff's Office overtime and staffing study. The committee will also consider routine contract renewals and amendments for court programs, prison doula services, and GED testing.

• Presentation on Sheriff's Office Overtime and Staffing Study Implementation
• Two agreements with District Court for DWI Court and Treatment Court services, combined $231,335
• Amendment to Ostara Initiative Minnesota Prison Doula Project, increase to $111,200
• Amendment to ISD 281 for GED testing services, increase to $171,000

The Hennepin County Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes and advanced three routine items. The approved items include agreements with the District Court for probation, testing, and monitoring services; an amendment extending a contract with the Ostara Initiative Minnesota Prison Doula Project; and an amendment extending GED testing services with Independent School District (ISD) 281. The committee also received a presentation on the Sheriff's Office Overtime and Staffing Study Implementation.

• Approved July 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved two agreements with District Court for DWI Court Program probation services and Treatment Court testing and monitoring services for $231,335 (recv)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00007495 with Ostara Initiative Minnesota Prison Doula Project, extending the end date through 09/30/27 and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $56,000 for a new total of $111,200
• Approved Amendment 3 to Agreement PR00003719 with Independent School District (ISD) 281 for GED testing services, extending the end date through 12/31/27 and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $46,000 for a new total of $171,000

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will receive a 2026 budget update and the Hennepin History Museum annual report, then act on routine items including a media services contract amendment and a workforce plan. It will also discuss and take action on compensation for county commissioners, the county attorney, and the sheriff.

• Amend agreement with Metre LLC for media services, increase by $1,500,000 to $3,500,000 total, extend to 12/31/28
• Approve and submit Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Local Plan to State of Minnesota
• Set commissioner compensation
• Set county attorney compensation
• Set sheriff compensation

The committee approved compensation resolutions for county commissioners, the County Attorney, and the Sheriff. Members also authorized a $1.5 million contract increase for media services with Metre LLC and approved the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Local Plan for submission to the state. An amendment to reduce the 2027 commissioner salary increase from 4% to 2% failed.

• Approved August 13 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $1.5M contract increase for Metre LLC (7-0)
• Approved Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Local Plan (7-0)
• Failed amendment to reduce commissioner salary increase (2-5)
• Approved commissioner compensation resolution (7-0)
• Approved County Attorney compensation resolution (7-0)
• Approved Sheriff compensation resolution (7-0)

Hennepin Healthcare System Inc. Governing Board

The Hennepin Healthcare System Inc. Governing Board will approve the agenda and minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting. Open business includes a review of medical staff credentialing applications and a CEO update on state funding, board recruitment, and HR1 mitigation efforts. The meeting will then close to the public to discuss the June financial report, the 2027 budget, clinical privilege form updates, and a legal briefing regarding a civil lawsuit.

• Review of applications for initial and reappointment to the HHS Medical Staff, including FPPEs and privilege modifications (26-HHS-0034)
• CEO update covering state funding, board recruitment, task force updates, and HR1 mitigation efforts
• Discussion of the June Financial Report and the 2027 Budget in closed session
• Approval of August 2026 clinical privilege form updates (26-HHS-0035 and 26-HHS-0036)
• Closed legal briefing on case 27-CV-25-8643, Anton Turner and Ebony Johnson v. Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., et al.