Hennepin County public meetings in 2024

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will vote on the 2025 levy and budget, and consider multiple agreements for housing programs, accessibility ramps, and small business support. The board also will approve minutes and a claims register.

• Approval of 2025 HRA levy and budget
• Amendment to accessibility ramp program agreement, increasing Tree Trust contract by $25,000
• Six agreements for cohort-based small business programming, total combined not to exceed $565,500
• 19 Elevate Hennepin multi-jurisdictional agreements with local governments, estimated total receipts $320,000
• 34 Elevate Hennepin advising agreements for small business consulting, total combined not to exceed $2,155,000

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved its 2025 levy and budget, along with several agreements for housing programs and small business support. All items were approved unanimously with six members present; Commissioner Marion Greene was absent. The meeting was adjourned until January 14, 2025.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register for period ending Nov 30, 2024 (6-0)
• Adopted 2025 HRA levy and budget (6-0)
• Adopted agreement with MN Housing Finance Agency for MN Cities Participation Program (6-0)
• Adopted amendments to accessibility ramp program agreements (6-0)
• Adopted 6 agreements for cohort-based small business programming (6-0)
• Adopted 19 Elevate Hennepin multi-jurisdictional agreements and 34 advising agreements (6-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will consider approving its 2025 levy and budget, along with two amendments to existing agreements for the METRO Green Line and Blue Line extension projects. The Green Line amendment extends the agreement to 2028 and increases the not-to-exceed amount by $90,047,888, with no new funding from the authority. The Blue Line amendment extends to 2026 and increases the not-to-exceed amount to $248,905,000.

• Approval of 2025 HCRRA levy and budget
• Neg Amd 12 to Agmt PR00000689 with Met Council and Hennepin County for METRO Green Line Ext LRT, extend to 12/31/28, incr NTE by $90,047,888
• Neg Amd 1 to Agmt PR00005488 with Met Council and HC for Blue Line Extension Project, extend to 06/30/26, incr NTE to $248,905,000
• Claims Register 24-HCRRA-0026 for period ending November 21, 2024

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved its 2025 levy and budget, and adopted amendments to agreements for the METRO Green Line Extension and Blue Line Extension projects. The Green Line amendment extends the agreement to 12/31/28 and increases the not-to-exceed amount by $90,047,888, with no new funding from HCRRA. The Blue Line amendment extends to 06/30/26 and increases the not-to-exceed amount to $248,905,000. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Greene absent.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register for period ending November 21, 2024 (6-0)
• Adopted Neg Amd 12 to Agmt PR00000689 for METRO Green Line Ext LRT, extending to 12/31/28 and increasing NTE by $90,047,888 (6-0)
• Adopted Neg Amd 1 to Agmt PR00005488 for Blue Line Extension, extending to 06/30/26 and increasing NTE to $248,905,000 (6-0)
• Adopted 2025 HCRRA levy and budget (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets. The meeting includes several consent agenda items regarding contract amendments, grant awards, and agency agreements.

• 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• $1,168,125,592 amendment for METRO Green Line Extension LRT project
• $248,905,000 amendment for Blue Line Extension Project
• $2,124,550 in Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants
• $17,313,956 in Repair + Grow grant agreements

The Hennepin County Board approved the 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets, along with numerous contracts, grants, and appointments. The board also authorized $9 million for emergency shelter operations and approved six labor agreements with AFSCME Council 5. Commissioner Marion Greene was absent for all votes.

• Adopted 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (6-0)
• Approved $9M for emergency shelter operations with Local Affordable Housing Aid (6-0)
• Approved six labor agreements with AFSCME Council 5, 2025-2027 (6-0)
• Approved $2.124M in Youth Activities Grants for equipment and play areas (6-0)
• Approved $5.47M contract to Stahl Construction for HCGC Atrium Window Refurbishment (6-0)
• Approved $874,347 contract to Noor Construction for ACF Women's Generator Replacement (6-0)
• Approved $10M agreement with Metropolitan Council for Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program (6-0)
• Confirmed Kareem Murphy as Assistant County Administrator for Disparity Reduction (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

This is a Truth in Taxation hearing where the Board will receive public comment on the proposed 2025 budget. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a public comment session on the budget.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget

The Hennepin County Board held a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget, receiving presentations from the Chief Finance Officer and comments from numerous residents. No formal decisions or votes were made on the budget during this meeting; the board adjourned until December 12, 2024.

• Adjourned meeting until December 12, 2024 (motion by Greene, seconded by Edelson)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review a contract amendment. The item involves payments to seven counties to temporarily board Hennepin County detainees.

• Increase Not-to-Exceed (NTE) by $3,875,000 for detainee boarding agreements
• Total combined NTE of $5,420,000 for seven counties
• Estimated service dates from 12/03/24 to 05/30/25

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners approved a resolution to increase the budget for housing detainees in other county facilities. This action adds $3,875,000 to existing agreements with seven counties, bringing the total combined not-to-exceed amount to $5,420,000 for the period of December 3, 2024, through May 30, 2025.

• Approved agenda amendment to include resolution 24-0520 (6-0)
• Adopted resolution 24-0520 for jail housing agreements (6-0)

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will first review and approve the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss a negotiated agreement with Tech Logic Corporation to provide automated materials handling and other system products. The agreement would run from December 13, 2024 to December 31, 2029 and is not to exceed $2,000,000.

• Review and approve minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting
• Negotiate agreement with Tech Logic Corporation for automated materials handling systems, NTE $2,000,000, service period 12/13/24‑12/31/29

The Resident Services Committee approved a five-year agreement with Tech Logic Corporation for automated materials handling systems. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 12, 2024, meeting.

• Approved November 12, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 contract with Tech Logic Corporation (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss and act on funding agreements for the Blue Line Extension and METRO Green Line Extension. These items include extending project deadlines and increasing not-to-exceed budget amounts.

• Blue Line Extension Project: extend to 06/30/26 and increase NTE to $248,905,000
• METRO Green Line Ext LRT: extend to 12/31/28 and increase NTE to $1,168,125,592
• METRO Green Line LRT inspection support services: estimated revenue of $226,317 for 2025

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting, two resolutions regarding agreements with the Met Council and HCRRA for the Blue Line Extension and METRO Green Line Ext LRT projects, and a subordinate funding agreement with the Metropolitan Council for inspection support services.

• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Neg Amd 1 to Agmt PR00005488 with Met Council and HCRRA for Blue Line Extension Project, extending to 06/30/26, increasing NTE to $248,905,000 (6-0)
• Approved Neg Amd 12 to Agmt PR00000689 with Met Council and HCRRA for METRO Green Line Ext LRT, extending to 12/31/28, increasing NTE to $1,168,125,592, and amending 2025 operating and capital budgets (6-0)
• Approved Neg Subordinate Funding Agreement A2412571 with Metropolitan Council for inspection support services for the METRO Green Line LRT Project, 01/01/25-12/31/25, with estimated revenue of ($226,317) (6-0)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider a supplemental appropriation to amend the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office 2024 operating budget. The committee will also vote on several routine contract amendments, including an increase of up to $2,168,770 for adult diversion services, an extension and $90,000 increase for strategic consultation with CUNY, and a $556,631 increase for phone and video visitation services in detention centers. Other items include agreements for work crews and community corrections services.

• Supplemental appropriation to amend County Attorney's 2024 operating budget (no dollar amount specified)
• Amendment for adult diversion services: combined NTE increased to $2,168,770
• Amendment with Securus Technologies for phone and video visitation: increase of $556,631
• Amendment for strategic consultation with CUNY: increase of $90,000
• Work crew agreements with seven local agencies: total receipts of $582,114

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved all consent agenda items and one non-consent item, with Commissioner Conley absent and Commissioner Anderson voting against the budget amendment. The most consequential action was approving a $90,000 increase and extension to a contract with the Research Foundation of the City University of New York for strategic consultation to the County Attorney's Office.

• Approved amendment to CUNY Research Foundation contract, extending to 12/31/25 and increasing by $90,000 (6-0)
• Approved amendments to two adult diversion service agreements, extending to 12/31/25 and increasing combined total to $2,168,770 (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Hennepin Technical College agreement, extending to 12/31/25 and increasing by $8,800 (6-0)
• Approved four amendments for Community Corrections services, increasing combined total by $822,760 (6-0)
• Approved seven agreements for Sentencing to Service work crews, receiving $582,114 total (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Securus Technologies phone/video visitation contract, extending to 12/31/26 and increasing by $556,631 (6-0)
• Approved amendments and agreements for Adult Representation Services legal providers for 2025 (6-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation to amend County Attorney's Office 2024 operating budget (5-1, Anderson nay)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review a series of contract amendments and a resolution related to health and human services. Items include extensions and funding changes for non‑emergency medical transportation, transition to community services, HUD CDBG shelter funding, radiology staffing, toxicology services, and evidence‑based clinical criteria. The committee will vote on each amendment and the resolution.

• 24-0498 – Human Services & Public Health resolution, including contracts and amendments to contracts with provider.
• 24-0499 – Amendment 1 to Agreement A2010342 with the Metropolitan County Consortium to continue administrative services for non‑emergency medical transportation, extended to 12/31/25.
• 24-0500 – Amendment 2 to Agreement A2111075 with MN DHS to continue Transition to Community Services, extended to 06/30/26, increase of $825,500.
• 24-0503 – Amendment 3 to Agreement PR00001611 with NMS to provide toxicology services, extended to 12/31/2028, increase of $2,200,000.
• 24-0504 – Amendment 5 to Agreement PR00004056 with Change Healthcare Technologies, LLC, extending to 01/31/29, increase of $419,592.

The committee approved all seven consent agenda items, including a resolution covering multiple provider contracts and six contract amendments. All votes were unanimous among the six commissioners present, with Commissioner Conley absent and Commissioner Edelson abstaining on the consent items.

• Approved Nov 12, 2024 committee minutes (6-0)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution with provider contracts (24-0498) (5-0-1)
• Approved amendment to MCC nonemergency medical transportation agreement, extending to 12/31/25 (24-0499) (5-0-1)
• Approved amendment to MN DHS Transition to Community Services agreement, extending to 06/30/26 and increasing by $825,500 (24-0500) (5-0-1)
• Approved amendment to City of Minneapolis HUD CDBG shelter operations agreement, changing funding language to CARES ACT CDBG (24-0501) (5-0-1)
• Approved amendment to Professional Radiology Services temp X-ray tech agreement, extending to 12/01/26 (24-0502) (5-0-1)
• Approved amendment to NMS toxicology services agreement, extending to 12/31/2028 and increasing by $2,200,000 (24-0503) (5-0-1)
• Approved amendment to Change Healthcare Technologies clinical criteria agreement, extending to 01/31/29 and increasing by $419,592 (24-0504) (5-0-1)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is reviewing several contracts and grant agreements. The body is deciding on funding for youth activities, home repairs, and detainee boarding, as well as the establishment of two new advisory boards.

• Repair + Grow grant agreements totaling $17,313,956
• Agreement with Metre LLC for media and creative services not to exceed $2,000,000
• Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants totaling $2,124,550
• Agreements with seven counties to board detainees increasing NTE by $3,875,000
• Establishment of Birth Justice and Environmental Advisory Boards

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved several consent agenda items, including a $2M media planning contract with Metre LLC, a $10M anti-displacement grant from the Metropolitan Council, and amendments to agreements for boarding detainees in other counties. Two resolutions were returned to their authors: the Greater MSP membership dues and the Environmental Advisory Board establishment. All votes were 6-0 with one absence.

• Approved $150,000 contract with Affordable Housing Connections for HOME compliance monitoring (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 amendment to Little & Company brand contract (6-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 media planning contract with Metre LLC (6-0)
• Approved $2,124,550 in Youth Activities Grants (6-0)
• Approved $10,000,000 anti-displacement grant from Metropolitan Council (6-0)
• Approved amended agreements to board detainees in seven counties, increasing NTE by $3,875,000 (6-0)
• Returned Greater MSP membership dues resolution to author (6-0)
• Returned Environmental Advisory Board resolution to author (6-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a working session to discuss the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets, including commissioner amendments. The agenda also includes playback of public comments from previous hearings and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion of commissioner amendments to the 2025 proposed budget presentation
• Consideration of the 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 24-0373)
• Playback of public comments from the November 13 budget hearing
• Approval of minutes from the November 13 budget hearing

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved multiple amendments to the 2025 proposed budget, including County Administrator amendments 30 and 31 and several commissioner amendments, with most passing 6-0 (Commissioner Anderson absent). The committee then voted to progress the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets to the next Board meeting on December 12, 2024. No public comments were received.

• Approved County Administrator amendment 30 (5-1, Edelson nay, Anderson absent)
• Approved County Administrator amendment 31 (6-0, Anderson absent)
• Approved Commissioner Conley Amendment 1 (6-0, Anderson absent)
• Approved Commissioner Fernando Amendment 1 (4-1, Lunde nay, Edelson abstained, Anderson absent)
• Approved Commissioner Fernando Amendment 2 (6-0, Anderson absent)
• Approved Commissioner Fernando Amendment 3 (6-0, Anderson absent)
• Approved Commissioner Lunde Amendments 1-4 (each 6-0, Anderson absent)
• Approved Commissioner Lunde Amendment 5 (4-2, Greene and Edelson nays, Anderson absent)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will consider approving lobbying contracts for 2025, including a $245,000 federal lobbying agreement and a $44,000 state lobbying contract. The board will also delegate authority to acquire tax-forfeited land at public auction and approve the acquisition of a specific tax-forfeit property on West Broadway in Minneapolis for the Blue Line LRT Extension.

• Negotiated agreement with Messerli & Kramer for state lobbying services, $44,000, Jan-Dec 2025
• Negotiated agreement with Cardinal Infrastructure LLC for federal lobbying services, $245,000, and participation agreement with Metropolitan Council, estimated receipt $122,500, Jan-Dec 2025
• Delegation of authority to acquire tax-forfeited land through public auction
• Approval to acquire tax-forfeit property on West Broadway in Minneapolis for the Blue Line LRT Extension

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved four items: a state lobbying contract with Messerli & Kramer, federal lobbying agreements with Cardinal Infrastructure LLC and the Metropolitan Council, delegation of authority to acquire tax-forfeited land at auction, and the acquisition of a tax-forfeit property on West Broadway in Minneapolis for the Blue Line LRT Extension. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted state lobbying contract with Messerli & Kramer, NTE $44,000 (7-0)
• Adopted federal lobbying agreements with Cardinal Infrastructure LLC, NTE $245,000, and Metropolitan Council, est. recv $122,500 (7-0)
• Adopted delegation of authority to acquire tax-forfeited land through public auction (7-0)
• Adopted acquisition of tax-forfeit property on West Broadway in Minneapolis for Blue Line LRT Extension (7-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of the 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System financial plan, a $7.5 million road project in Hopkins, and several social service contracts. Items referred to committees include a $10 million anti-displacement program, a $2 million media contract, and major light-rail transit amendments for the Blue and Green Line extensions.

• Approval of 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. Financial Plan
• Road project in Hopkins (CP 2142600) with $7.5M county cost from state aid
• Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program receiving $10M from Metropolitan Council (referred to committee)
• Amendment to Green Line LRT agreement increasing NTE to $1.168 billion (referred to committee)
• 2025 state legislative priorities and platform to be approved

The Hennepin County Board approved the 2025 State Legislative Priorities and Platform with three amendments, covering energy, law and safety, and operations. The board also adopted the 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System financial plan, set 2025 watershed levies, and approved numerous contracts and agreements. A proposal to board detainees at other county jails was returned to staff for revision.

• Adopted 2025 State Legislative Priorities and Platform with amendments (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. Financial Plan (consent)
• Set 2025 special levies for four watershed districts (consent)
• Approved $2.1M in youth activities grants (referred to committee)
• Referred Blue Line Extension agreement amendment to Public Works Committee
• Referred Green Line Extension amendment to Public Works Committee
• Returned jail boarding agreement to author (5-2)
• Authorized negotiation of up to five JPAs for detainee housing (7-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a working session to discuss the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets, including administrator amendments. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an open forum for public comment on law, safety, and justice budget items.

• Discussion of 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation - Administrator Amendments
• Old Business: 24-0373 - 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Forum Playback on Law, Safety and Justice
• Approval of October 28 Budget Hearing Minutes

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the October 28 budget hearing minutes and advanced a series of county administrator amendments for the 2025 proposed budget. One administrator amendment was laid over, and the overall 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets were laid over to November 21, 2024.

• Approved October 28 Budget Hearing Minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved County Administrator amendment 1 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved County Administrator amendment 2 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved County Administrator amendment 3 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved County Administrator amendments 4 through 6 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved County Administrator amendments 7 through 23, with amendment 24 approved 5-1
• Approved County Administrator amendments 25 through 29 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Laid over County Administrator amendment 30 and 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets to November 21, 2024

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider items including preliminary approval to issue tax-exempt bonds for an affordable housing project at 828 and 809 Spring Street NE in Minneapolis, multiple grant agreements for the Neighborhood Business District Initiative totaling up to $95,000, a contract amendment for Tacoma Creek Hospitality increasing by $102,036, and 15 Elevate Hennepin agreements totaling up to $280,000.

• Preliminary approval to issue tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for affordable housing at 828 and 809 Spring Street NE, Minneapolis
• Neighborhood Business District Initiative grant agreements with local agencies, total combined not to exceed $95,000
• Negotiated agreement PR00006784 with Urban3 for $55,000
• Amendment 6 to agreement PR00002919 with Tacoma Creek Hospitality, increasing by $102,036 and extending end date to 12/31/25
• 15 Elevate Hennepin agreements from 10/01/24 to 01/31/25, total combined not to exceed $280,000

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved preliminary issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for an affordable housing project at 828 and 809 Spring Street NE in Minneapolis, and authorized applying for allocation of issuance authority. The board also adopted agreements for the Neg Business District Initiative, an amendment to a Tacoma Creek Hospitality agreement, and 15 Elevate Hennepin agreements. All items were approved unanimously with six ayes; Chair Conley and Commissioner Edelson were absent.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 8, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register for period ending Oct 31, 2024 (6-0)
• Adopted resolution for preliminary approval of tax-exempt bonds for 828/809 Spring St NE affordable housing (6-0)
• Adopted Neg Business District Initiative grant agreements, total NTE $95,000, and Urban3 agreement NTE $55,000 (6-0)
• Adopted amendment 6 to Tacoma Creek Hospitality agreement, increasing NTE by $102,036 (6-0)
• Adopted 15 Elevate Hennepin agreements, total NTE $280,000 (6-0)

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will consider a negotiated agreement with Kidzibits, Inc. to provide early literacy play structures at library sites. The contract is for a term ending October 29, 2030, with a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.

• Negotiated agreement with Kidzibits, Inc. (NTE $1,500,000)
• Early literacy play structures at library project sites
• ELPS Budget Table 2024-2030
• Review of October 8, 2024 minutes
• Routine items for New Business

The Resident Services Committee approved the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes and a new agreement with Kidzibits, Inc. to provide early literacy play structures at library project sites. The contract runs from October 30, 2024 to October 29, 2030, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000. Both items were approved by voice vote without recorded opposition.

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $1.5M agreement with Kidzibits, Inc. for early literacy play structures (consent)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on a $15 million contract with BFI Waste Systems for household hazardous waste operations, a $1.27 million grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Blue Line Light Rail Extension staff services, and a $7.5 million state aid transfer for a Hopkins road project. Several maintenance agreements with cities and Wright County are also up for approval.

• 2.I: $15M contract with BFI Waste Systems for HHW facilities and collection events
• 2.A: $1,270,142 grant from Metropolitan Council for Blue Line Light Rail Extension staff
• 2.D: $7.5M state aid transfer for project CP 2142600 in Hopkins
• 2.G: $726,317 state aid for CSAH 22 pavement preservation and signal upgrades in Minneapolis
• 2.E: $13,000/year maintenance agreement on CSAH 157 and CR 139 with Wright County

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including a five-year, up to $15 million contract with BFI Waste Systems for household hazardous waste operations, and several road and maintenance agreements. All votes were unanimous with no discussion noted.

• Approved $1,270,142 funding agreement with Metropolitan Council for Blue Line Extension project staff (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreements for Natural Resource Opportunity projects, total NTE $80,000 (unanimous)
• Approved cost/revenue adjustment for City of Edina agreement, no budget change (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Hopkins agreement, transferring $7.5M state aid and $500K property tax (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Wright County for CSAH 157 and CR 139, $13,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved signal maintenance agreement with Bloomington, $19,700/year (unanimous)
• Approved pavement preservation and accessibility upgrades on CSAH 22, $726,317 state aid (unanimous)
• Approved railroad crossing replacement on Old Shakopee Road, $80,000 property tax (unanimous)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider routine approval of several contract amendments and new agreements, including extensions for youth justice research, child abuse assessments, juvenile diversion services, domestic abuse services, and sheriff patrol contracts with four cities. No public hearings are scheduled; all items are administrative.

• Amendment to youth justice research contract with University of Minnesota, increase to $192,544
• Amendment to child abuse assessment contract with CornerHouse, increase to $1,213,264
• Amendments to three juvenile diversion services contracts, combined increase to $1,925,000
• Amendments to six domestic abuse service contracts, combined increase to $1,916,222
• New patrol service agreements with Greenfield, Hanover, Medicine Lake, and Rockford, total $891,586.99

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved several routine contracts and amendments on November 12, 2024. These actions include funding for youth justice research, child abuse evaluation services, juvenile diversion programs, domestic abuse support services, local police patrol agreements, and DNA equipment validation.

• Approved October 8, 2024 minutes
• Approved Amendment 1 to agreement PR00005722 with the Regents of the University of Minnesota for youth justice research extending to 06/30/26 and increasing not-to-exceed amount by $192,544
• Approved Amendment 4 to agreement PR00002848 with CornerHouse Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation Center extending to 12/31/25 and increasing not-to-exceed amount to $1,213,264
• Approved amendments to three agreements for juvenile diversion services through 06/30/25 with a combined not-to-exceed amount of $1,925,000
• Approved amendments to six agreements for victim advocacy and legal representation services through 12/31/25 with a combined not-to-exceed amount of $1,916,222
• Approved agreements A2412529, A2412530, A2412531, A2412532 with Greenfield, Hanover, Medicine Lake, and Rockford for patrol services totaling $891,586.99
• Approved negotiation agreement with Life Technologies Corporation for DNA equipment validation services totaling $222,950 through 04/28/25

Intergovernmental Committee

The Hennepin County Intergovernmental Committee will discuss and possibly act on the proposed 2025 State Legislative Priorities and Platform. These documents will guide the county's advocacy at the state level. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its May 21, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on 2025 State Legislative Priorities and Platform (Item 24-0451)
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The Intergovernmental Committee approved minutes from its May 21, 2024 meeting and moved forward the Proposed 2025 State Legislative Platform, adopting amendments to several sections including Climate and Environment, Hennepin Healthcare System, Health and Human Services, Taxes, and Transportation. The committee also approved the 2025 State Legislative Priorities document without edits. The meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m.

• Approved May 21, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Section 2: Climate and Environment (7-0)
• Approved second amendment to Section 2: Climate and Environment (7-0)
• Approved third amendment to Section 2: Climate and Environment (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Section 4: Hennepin Healthcare System (6-0, Conley absent)
• Approved amendment to Section 5: Health and Human Services (6-0, Conley absent)
• Adopted Section 5: Health and Human Services (6-0, Conley absent)
• Approved amendment to Section 8: Taxes (6-0, Conley absent)

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and intergovernmental agreements. The body will discuss funding for emergency shelters, social worker programs, and EMS Council bylaws.

• Increase NTE by $2,550,000 for Navitus Health Solutions LLC pharmacy benefit management
• Increase NTE by $350,000 for NMS toxicology testing services
• Adjust HUD ESG funding for City of Minneapolis emergency shelters from $450,000 to $400,384
• Agreement with MN DHS for $2,067,452 to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities
• Adoption of revised Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council Bylaws and performance standards

The Health and Human Services Committee approved a slate of routine consent items, including a $2.55 million increase to Navitus Health Solutions' pharmacy benefit management contract through 2027, a $350,000 increase for toxicology testing, and a $400,384 adjustment to Minneapolis emergency shelter funding. It also approved new or amended agreements for social worker programs, a 911 alternative response team, and a $2,067,452 state grant for disability employment services. Two EMS-related resolutions were progressed to the November 19 Board meeting. All votes were unanimous with no opposition recorded.

• Approved $2.55M increase to Navitus pharmacy benefit contract (unanimous)
• Approved $350K increase for NMS toxicology testing (unanimous)
• Approved $400,384 adjustment to Minneapolis ESG shelter funding (unanimous)
• Approved master grant with MN Dept of Health, 2025-2029 (unanimous)
• Approved social worker program agreements with 4 cities and Robbinsdale/Three Rivers (unanimous)
• Approved Brooklyn Park 911 Alternative Response Team agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,067,452 DHS grant for disability employment (unanimous)
• Progressed EMS Council bylaws and performance standards to Board (unanimous)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review and approve the 2025 budgets for Hennepin Healthcare System and Three Rivers Park District, as well as special levies for Shingle Creek, Bassett Creek, West Mississippi, and Elm Creek watersheds.

• Approval of 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System Financial Plan
• Approval of Three Rivers Park District 2025 Budget
• Set 2025 special levies for Shingle Creek ($1,299,113) and Bassett Creek ($2,303,500) watersheds
• Authorize investment officer to use additional statutory investment authority through 2025
• Contract with American Indian OIC, Inc. for employment services (NTE $250,000)

The Hennepin County Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the 2025 Three Rivers Park District budget, the 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System financial plan, and 2025 special levies for multiple watersheds. The committee also ratified previous meeting minutes, authorized various property and investment agreements, and approved employment and training service contracts.

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 absent)
• Ratified property permits, leases, and agreements totaling NTE $15,000 (7-0)
• Delegated authority to acquire tax-forfeited land through public auction (7-0)
• Authorized Investment Officer to use additional statutory investment authority through 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Work Order PR00005374 CO1 with University of Minnesota for $35,000 NTE (7-0)
• Approved Amendment 2 with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota increasing NTE by $70,941 (7-0)
• Approved Amendment 6 with WLF Consulting, LLC increasing NTE by $277,000 (7-0)
• Set 2025 special levies for Shingle Creek, Bassett Creek, West Mississippi, and Elm Creek watersheds (7-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will convene to approve the meeting agenda, review minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting, and consider a claims register for the period ending October 10, 2024.

• Approval of the agenda
• Review of October 1, 2024 minutes
• Claims Register for period ending October 10, 2024

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority met on October 29, 2024, and approved its agenda, the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting, and the claims register for the period ending October 10, 2024. All votes were unanimous among the six commissioners present, with Commissioner Marion Greene absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous, 6-0)
• Approved October 1, 2024 minutes (unanimous, 6-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register 24-HCRRA-0021 (unanimous, 6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will discuss the 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System financial plan and the 2025 state legislative platform. The meeting includes various contract amendments for IT services, public health, and infrastructure projects.

• Approval of the 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. Financial Plan
• Contract with BFI Waste Systems of North America, LLC for HHW facilities, NTE $15 million
• 2025 special levies for Shingle Creek ($1,299,113), Bassett Creek ($2,303,500), West Mississippi ($106,050), and Elm Creek ($477,225) watersheds
• Contract with OneNeck IT Solutions LLC for data center services, increasing NTE by $4,042,800
• Agreement with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction in St. Louis Park, NTE $1,600,000

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved a series of items on its consent agenda and immediate approvals list, including a $15 million transfer of existing capital budget authority to create a Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center. The board also approved a contract with Nexus Diversified Community Services for behavioral health crisis residential services for youth at up to $7 million annually, and a $4.7 million contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for annual financial audits through 2031. Most items on the agenda were referred to committees for further review rather than decided at this meeting. Commissioner Marion Greene was absent for all votes.

• Approved consent agenda including $4.04M increase for OneNeck IT data center services (6-0, Greene absent)
• Approved $2.2M contract with Election Systems and Software for ballot printing through 2027 (6-0, Greene absent)
• Approved 2024-2029 Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Plan (6-0, Greene absent)
• Approved $15M transfer from six capital projects to fund Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center (6-0, Greene absent)
• Approved contract with Nexus Diversified Community Services for youth behavioral health crisis residential services, NTE $7M annually (6-0, Greene absent)
• Approved $4.74M county audit contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP through 2031 (6-0, Greene absent)
• Awarded $677,049.69 contract to Ti-Zack Concrete for ADA accessibility improvements (6-0, Greene absent)
• Confirmed Kareem Murphy as Interim Assistant County Administrator and Liz Young as Interim Director of Intergovernmental Relations (6-0, Greene absent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is holding a budget working session. Members will discuss the 2025 proposed budget for Law, Safety and Justice and review the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets.

• 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation for Law, Safety and Justice
• Review of 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (Item 24-0373)
• Playback of Open Forum comments regarding Resident Services and Operations

The committee heard a presentation on the 2025 proposed budget for Law, Safety and Justice, but took no final action. It voted to lay over the proposed operating and capital budgets until November 13, 2024. The minutes from the October 24 budget hearing were approved.

• Approved October 24 budget hearing minutes (6-0, Greene absent)
• Laid over 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets to Nov. 13 (6-0, Greene absent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a budget working session. Members will review the October 23 budget hearing minutes and a playback of the capital budget and fees. The committee will present and discuss the 2025 proposed budget for resident services, operations, and capital projects. An open‑forum segment will allow public comments to be recorded for the upcoming board budget hearing.

• 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation – Resident Services and Operations
• Old Business Item 24-0373 – 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Forum Playback – Capital Budget and Fees
• Minutes from October 23 Budget Hearing
• Open Forum Budget – public comments for board hearing

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee heard presentations on the 2025 proposed budget for resident services and operations, but took no final action. The committee voted to lay over the proposed operating and capital budgets until Monday, October 28, 2024. The minutes from the October 23 budget hearing were approved.

• Approved October 23 budget hearing minutes (6-0, Lunde absent)
• Laid over 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets to Oct. 28 (6-0, Lunde absent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will present the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets, including capital budget items and fee proposals. Members will review minutes from the October 9 budget hearing and a playback of the open forum on disparity reduction and public works. The session also includes a public‑comment segment where callers can record remarks for the upcoming board budget hearing.

• 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation – Capital Budget and Fees
• 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (Item 4.A. 24-0373)
• Open Forum Playback – Disparity Reduction and Public Works
• Review of October 9 Budget Hearing Minutes – Disparity Reduction and Public Works
• Public comments call‑in for board budget hearing (four‑hour line open after each hearing)

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee held public hearings on the 2025 proposed Capital Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and fees schedules, with no public comments. The committee approved the October 9 budget hearing minutes and laid over the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets until October 24, 2024.

• Approved October 9 budget hearing minutes (6-0)
• Laid over 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets to Oct. 24 (6-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a budget working session. Members will review the October 7 budget hearing minutes for Health and Human Services, hear a presentation on the 2025 proposed budget for disparity reduction and public works, and consider item 24-0373, the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets. The meeting also includes an open‑forum segment for public comments that will be recorded for the upcoming board budget hearing.

• 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation – Disparity Reduction and Public Works
• Item 24-0373 – 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Forum Playback – Health and Human Services
• Review of October 7 Budget Hearing Minutes – Health and Human Services
• Open Forum Budget – public comments recorded for board hearing

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee heard a presentation on the 2025 proposed budget for Disparity Reduction and Public Works, then voted to lay over the proposed operating and capital budgets until October 23, 2024. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 7 budget hearing. No final budget decisions were made.

• Approved October 7 budget hearing minutes (5-0)
• Laid over 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets to Oct. 23 (5-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will convene on October 8, 2024, to approve the meeting agenda and consider consent and non-consent items. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM.

• Approval of Agenda
• Consent items
• Non-consent items
• Progressed items

The Board held a special meeting and adopted Resolution 24-0426, which affirms the mission of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. (HHS) and its governance model, and directs the County Administrator and requests the HHS Board to take related actions. The vote was 4-3, with Commissioners Fernando, Goettel, Lunde, and Conley voting in favor, and Commissioners Greene, Edelson, and Anderson voting against. The agenda was amended to include this item under Non-Consent before the vote.

• Adopted Resolution 24-0426 affirming Hennepin Healthcare System mission and governance (4-3)
• Amended agenda to add Resolution 24-0426 to Non-Consent (approved)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. The body will also review the claims register for the period ending September 30, 2024.

• Claims Register 24-HCHRA-0030 for the period ending September 30, 2024

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority met on October 8, 2024, and approved the agenda, the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting, and the claims register for the period ending September 30, 2024. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the September 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved/ratified the claims register for period ending September 30, 2024 (unanimous)

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will consider three contract amendments and a new ballot printing agreement. Two amendments each increase the not‑to‑exceed (NTE) amount by $500,000 for Better Futures Minnesota services on tax‑forfeit properties, extending the end date to December 31, 2025. The committee will also discuss a new agreement with Election Systems and Software, LLC for ballot printing from December 2024 through December 2027, with an NTE of $2,200,000.

• Amendment 5 to Agreement A178204 with Better Futures Minnesota: extend service end date to 12/31/25 and increase NTE by $500,000
• Amendment 5 to Agreement CM00000534 with Better Futures Minnesota: extend service end date to 12/31/25 and increase NTE by $500,000
• Agreement PR00006577 with Election Systems and Software, LLC for ballot printing, 12/01/24‑12/31/27, NTE $2,200,000

The Resident Services Committee approved three consent agenda items: two amendments to contracts with Better Futures Minnesota for maintenance and inspection of tax-forfeit properties, each extended to 12/31/25 with a $500,000 increase, and a new $2.2 million ballot printing contract with Election Systems and Software, LLC for 2024-2027. All items were approved unanimously by the seven members present.

• Approved Amendment 5 to Agmt A178204 with Better Futures Minnesota for lawn care, snow removal, and salt/sanding services, extending to 12/31/25 and increasing by $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 5 to Agmt CM00000534 with Better Futures Minnesota for exterior property inspections, extending to 12/31/25 and increasing by $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Agmt PR00006577 with Election Systems and Software, LLC for ballot printing services, 12/01/24-12/31/27, NTE $2,200,000 (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several routine items, including a grant application for Hennepin Avenue bridge reconditioning and agreements for railroad crossing and pedestrian improvements. It will also review design contracts for Minnetonka Boulevard and Nicollet Avenue projects. The committee will adopt the county’s 2024‑2029 Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Authorize grant application under USDOT FY 2025 Bridge Investment Program for Hennepin Avenue Bridges reconditioning (CP 2164000).
• Negotiate agreement with BNSF to replace the railroad crossing surface on 93rd Avenue in Maple Grove (estimated county cost $190,000 property tax, CP 2201100).
• Negotiate agreement with Golden Valley for pedestrian improvements along Winnetka Avenue (estimated county cost $200,400 city, CP 2183300).
• Agreement with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for preliminary design of Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction in St. Louis Park (county cost not to exceed $1,600,000 state aid, CP 2168000).
• Adopt the 2024‑2029 Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Plan.

The Public Works Committee approved the 2024-2029 Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Plan, with an amendment to the plan itself rather than the resolution's background. It also approved several routine items, including a grant application for Hennepin Avenue bridge reconditioning, agreements for railroad crossing and pedestrian improvements, and design engineering contracts for road reconstructions. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2024-2029 Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for Hennepin Avenue Bridges Reconditioning (unanimous)
• Approved BNSF agreement for 93rd Avenue railroad crossing replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Golden Valley agreement for Winnetka Avenue pedestrian improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Alliant Engineering contract for Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved Stantec amendment for Nicollet Avenue reconstruction design (unanimous)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from its September 24, 2024 meeting. It will consider two new agreements: a reimbursement of $110,000 to the U.S. Attorney and Metropolitan Police Department for security costs at the 60th Presidential Inaugural, and a contract up to $60,000 with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota for professional Health Care Agent Services covering November 2024 through December 2025.

• Reimbursement agreement A2412548 with U.S. Attorney and Metropolitan Police Dept., $110,000 for security at the 60th Presidential Inaugural (Jan 17‑21, 2025)
• Contract PR00006639 with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, up to $60,000 for professional Health Care Agent Services (Nov 1, 2024‑Dec 31, 2025)

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved two consent agenda items. It approved an agreement with the U.S. Attorney and Metropolitan Police Dept. for reimbursement of up to $110,000 for security costs related to the 60th Presidential Inaugural events (Jan 17-21, 2025). It also approved an agreement with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota for professional Health Care Agent Services, not to exceed $60,000, from Nov 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025. Both items passed unanimously.

• Approved Agmt A2412548 with U.S. Attorney/Metropolitan Police for inaugural security reimbursement, $110,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Agmt PR00006639 with Lutheran Social Service for Health Care Agent Services, NTE $60,000 (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is meeting to vote on revised Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council bylaws and performance standards. The body will also consider contract amendments and a state agreement for the Child and Teen Checkups Program.

• Adoption of revised Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council Bylaws
• Adoption of EMS Council-recommended performance standards
• Agreement A2311986 with MN Dept of Human Services for Child and Teen Checkups Program ($2,489,118 received)
• Resolution 24-0408 regarding Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments

The Hennepin County Health and Human Services Committee approved the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes, a Human Services & Public Health resolution with provider contracts, and an agreement with the MN Department of Human Services for the Child and Teen Checkups Program. Two resolutions regarding Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council bylaws and performance standards were laid over to the November 12 committee meeting.

• Approved September 24, 2024 HHS minutes
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution and provider contracts (24-0408)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Agreement A2311986 with MN Dept of Human Services for Child and Teen Checkups Program for $2,489,118 (24-0409)
• Laid over revised Emergency Medical Services Council Bylaws to November 12 meeting (24-0410)
• Laid over Emergency Medical Services Council-recommended performance standards to November 12 meeting (24-0411)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will consider amendments to lease agreements for office space in Maple Grove and Minneapolis, along with funding for the 625 Building and academic tutoring services. The body will also discuss the governance model of Hennepin Healthcare System.

• Amend lease for 9325 Upland Lane North in Maple Grove, extending to 05/31/30
• Amend lease for 1800 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, extending to 12/31/26
• Receive $400,000 from Thrivent Financial for the 625 Building
• Amend agreement with Hive Blaine, LLC for tutoring services, increasing by $742,000
• Discuss Hennepin Healthcare System governance model

The committee approved a resolution affirming the mission and governance model of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. (HHS), with a 4-3 vote on the first part of the question and a 7-0 vote on the second part. All routine consent items, including lease amendments, a grant acceptance, and service contract extensions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved HHS mission and governance resolution, first part 4-3, second part 7-0
• Approved lease amendment with RV & PD Investments, LLC extending to 05/31/30 ($302,075 first year rent)
• Approved lease amendment with American Indian Community Development Corporation extending to 12/31/26
• Approved acceptance of $400,000 from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for the 625 Building
• Approved amendment to tutoring services agreement with Hive Blaine, LLC increasing NTE by $742,000
• Approved amendment to data center services agreement with OneNeck IT Solutions LLC increasing NTE by $4,042,800

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee holds a working session to review the 2024 proposed budget for Human Services and Health & Public Health. It also advances the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets to the next stage. An open forum allows public comments on the budget hearing.

• 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation – Human Services and Health & Public Health
• 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (24-0373)
• Open Forum for public budget comments

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee heard a presentation on the 2025 proposed Health and Human Services budget and then voted to lay over the proposed operating and capital budgets until October 9, 2024. No final decisions were made on the budget amounts. The meeting recessed at 3:02 p.m.

• Laid over 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets to Oct. 9 (6-0, Lunde absent)
• Heard 2025 proposed Health and Human Services budget presentation

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will approve a quit claim deed exchange with the City of Minneapolis to fix title inconsistencies on and adjacent to the Midtown Corridor.

• Approval of the agenda
• Minutes from September 17, 2024
• Claims register
• Approve quit claim deeds with City of Minneapolis (24-HCRRA-0020)
• Public hearing not scheduled

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved an exchange of quit claim deeds with the City of Minneapolis to correct title inconsistencies on and adjacent to the Midtown Corridor. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved exchange of quit claim deeds with City of Minneapolis for Midtown Corridor title corrections (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 17, 2024 minutes (7-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board will consider approving contracts for road reconstruction, transit projects, and housing services, along with grant applications for bridge repairs and medical claims reinsurance.

• Award contract for Medina EV Charging Stations project ($1,368,000)
• Authorize grant application for Hennepin Avenue Bridges Reconditioning
• Adopt 2024-2029 Solid Waste Management Plan
• Authorize grant application for Metro Blue Line Extension physical design
• Award contract for PSF Upgrade Fire Alarm System project ($2,399,000)

The board approved two construction contracts: $1.37M for EV charging stations in Medina and $2.4M for a fire alarm system upgrade. It also adopted a consent agenda with 21 items, including a resolution supporting anti-displacement efforts along the METRO Blue Line Extension corridor. A resolution on Hennepin Healthcare's mission was referred to committee, and a special meeting was set for October 8 to discuss it.

• Approved $1,368,000 contract to Donlar Construction for Medina EV Charging Stations (unanimous)
• Approved $2,399,000 contract to Muska Electric for PSF Upgrade Fire Alarm System (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda with 21 items including Blue Line Extension anti-displacement resolution (unanimous)
• Referred Hennepin Healthcare mission resolution to October 8 committee meeting (4-3 vote to remove from agenda)
• Established special board meeting for October 8 to discuss Hennepin Healthcare resolution (4-3 vote)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted commendation for Karen Kuglar (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss the physical design component of the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project. The body will also consider contract amendments for greenhouse gas accounting and water quality projects.

• Approval of physical design for METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project
• Work Order PR00005896 with U of M for greenhouse gas accounting, increasing NTE to $400,000
• Agreement PR00005972 with TRPD for habitat improvement and water quality project, increasing NTE to $114,150

The Public Works Committee approved three consent items unanimously. It approved the physical design component of the preliminary design plans for the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project, an amendment to a University of Minnesota work order for greenhouse gas accounting, and an amendment to a Three Rivers Park District agreement for a habitat and water quality project.

• Approved physical design component of preliminary design plans for METRO Blue Line Extension LRT Project (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Work Order PR00005896 with U of M for greenhouse gas accounting, extending to 12/31/26 and increasing NTE to $400,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00005972 with TRPD for habitat improvement and water quality project, increasing NTE to $114,150 (unanimous)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider a contract extension with Mike L. Murphy to provide investigative services through December 31, 2024, with a maximum increase of $130,000.

• Contract amendment 24-0390 with Murphy, Mike L. to extend investigative services to 12/31/24
• Increase not to exceed $130,000 for investigative services
• Review of September 10, 2024 committee minutes

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is considering several contract amendments and joint powers agreements. The items focus on funding for homeless prevention, mental health services, and crisis response partnerships.

• Agreement A2311867 with MN Housing Finance Agency adding $2,953,608 for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing
• Agreement PR00006575 for catastrophic medical claims reinsurance protection not to exceed $4,000,000
• JPA A2412550 with MN DHS for emergency shelter and tenancy supports receiving $3,068,878
• JPA A2412551 with MN DHS for housing services for American Indians with severe substance use disorders receiving $1,348,120
• JPA A2412472 with the City of Minneapolis to continue the Police Embedded Social Worker Program

The Health and Human Services Committee approved all items on the agenda, including a $4 million reinsurance contract for Hennepin Health and several grant agreements for homelessness, mental health, and substance use services. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The committee also approved the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes from September 10, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution including contracts and amendments (7-0)
• Approved amendment to federal grant for Community Crisis Response Partnerships, increasing receipts by $742,245 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to MN Housing Finance Agency grant for homeless prevention, adding $2,953,608 (7-0)
• Approved joint powers agreement with MN DHS for emergency shelter and tenancy supports, receiving $3,068,878 (7-0)
• Approved joint powers agreement with MN DHS for housing services for American Indians, receiving $1,348,120 (7-0)
• Approved reinsurance purchase contract with Hennepin Health, NTE $4,000,000 (7-0)
• Approved joint powers agreement with City of Minneapolis for Police Embedded Social Worker Program (7-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Members will review several service contracts and a resolution regarding the METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor.

• Agreement with Genex Services, LLC for workers’ compensation billing services, increasing NTE by $760,000
• Agreement with Benefit Resource, LLC for COBRA and retiree benefit services, NTE $524,000
• Agreement with P&A Administrative Services, Inc. for pretax FSA services, NTE $1,000,000
• Agreement with Project for Pride in Living LLC for a Career Pathway/Trainee program, NTE $40,000
• Resolution to prevent displacement of businesses and residents along the METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor

The committee approved several routine contracts and resolutions, including a workers' compensation billing services amendment, benefit administration agreements, a career pathway program, and a resolution supporting prevention of displacement along the METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor. A resolution on transition planning for Hennepin Healthcare Systems was returned to its author. The committee also endorsed a workgroup to develop a plan for placement options for county-connected youth with complex needs, with an amended date.

• Approved amendment to Genex Services contract for workers' comp billing, extending to 10/31/27 and increasing by $760,000 (unanimous)
• Approved delegation of authority for Benefit Resource, LLC agreement for COBRA/benefit admin, NTE $524,000 (unanimous)
• Approved delegation of authority for P&A Administrative Services pretax FSA admin, NTE $1,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Project for Pride in Living for Career Pathway/Trainee program, NTE $40,000 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting prevention of displacement along METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor (unanimous)
• Returned to author resolution on Hennepin Healthcare Systems transition planning (unanimous)
• Endorsed workgroup to develop plan for placement options for county-connected youth with complex needs, amended date to January 7, 2025 (unanimous)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will discuss the 2025 proposed property tax levy and budget. The board is also considering a lease assignment for property in Excelsior.

• Setting the 2025 HCRRA maximum property tax levy and proposed budget
• Lease assignment from 500NNL, LLC to Tailwind 687 Excelsior, LLC for property in Excelsior
• Amendment 1 to Lease Agmt 2311993 with Tailwind 687 Excelsior, LLC involving $8,649

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority adopted a resolution setting the 2025 maximum property tax levy and proposed budget, scheduling a public meeting on December 3, 2024, and final adoption on December 12, 2024. The board also approved the consent and assignment of a lease for HCRRA property in Excelsior to Tailwind 687 Excelsior, LLC, receiving $8,649. All votes were unanimous among the six commissioners present; Commissioner Jeff Lunde was absent.

• Adopted 2025 maximum property tax levy and proposed budget, with public meeting on 12/03/2024 and final adoption on 12/12/2024 (6-0)
• Approved consent and assignment of lease from 500NNL, LLC to Tailwind 687 Excelsior, LLC for HCRRA property in Excelsior, receiving $8,649 (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register for period ending August 28, 2024 (6-0)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review the 2025 proposed property tax levy and budget presented by staff. The board will also participate in the county’s Truth-In-Taxation hearing to set the maximum levy for 2025.

• 2025 HCHRA proposed property tax levy and budget presentation
• Set 2025 HCHRA maximum property tax levy at Truth-In-Taxation hearing
• Claims register for August 31, 2024 reviewed (24-HCHRA-0028)
• August 13, 2024 meeting minutes approved

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the 2025 proposed budget and set the maximum property tax levy. The board also ratified the claims register for the period ending August 31, 2024.

• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Ratified claims register for period ending August 31, 2024 (6-0)
• Adopted 2025 maximum property tax levy and proposed budget (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will discuss the proposed 2025 budget and property tax levy. The meeting includes various contract approvals for health services, housing, and infrastructure, as well as the preliminary design for the METRO Blue Line Extension.

• Proposed 2025 budget and maximum property tax levy
• Approval of preliminary design plans for the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project
• Lease agreement with Hospitality Globe, Inc. for temporary family accommodation totaling $5,931,250
• Grant of $3,000,000 for Greenfield Rd (CP 223000) funded with State GO Bonds
• Reinsurance protection purchase for catastrophic medical claims not to exceed $4,000,000

The Hennepin County Board approved the consent agenda, which included setting the maximum 2025 property tax levy and proposed 2025 budget, and establishing the schedule for public hearings on the final budget and levy. The board also adopted the 2025 health plan and premium rates for the self-insured health care program. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Commissioner Lunde absent.

• Adopted consent agenda including 2025 property tax levy and budget (6-0)
• Adopted 2025 health plan and premium rates for self-insured program (6-0)
• Approved claims registers for periods ending Aug 23, Aug 30, Sep 6, Sep 13 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Hospitality Globe, Inc. for temporary family accommodation, $5,931,250 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Dakota County to board inmates at Dakota County Jail, NTE $560,000 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with MnDOT for Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan grant (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Greenfield for LRIP grant for Greenfield Rd, $3,000,000 (6-0)
• Proclaimed September 19, 2024 as Stillbirth Prevention Day (6-0)

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee is meeting to review minutes from July 9, 2024. The body will discuss and take action on the restatement and delegation of statutory authority for tax forfeited land administration.

• Item 24-0359: Restatement and delegation of statutory authority for tax forfeited land administration

The Resident Services Committee approved a resolution to restate and delegate statutory authority for tax-forfeited land administration. The minutes also include approval of the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioner Anderson was absent; all other members voted in favor.

• Approved restatement and delegation of tax-forfeited land administration authority (6-0, Anderson absent)
• Approved July 9, 2024 committee minutes (6-0, Anderson absent)

Public Works Committee

The committee is considering a grant for a road safety action plan and a sponsorship agreement for Greenfield Rd. Members will also review a work authorization for roadway rehabilitation construction administration.

• Grant of $60,000 from MnDOT for the Hennepin County Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan
• Contract amendment with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for roadway rehabilitation services not to exceed $781,000
• Sponsorship agreement with Greenfield for Greenfield Rd with an estimated budget of $3,000,000

The Public Works Committee approved three consent items: a $60,000 MnDOT grant to develop the Hennepin County Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan, a $781,000 amendment for construction administration services on roadway projects, and a $3,000,000 agreement with Greenfield for a road project funded by state bonds. All items were approved unanimously by the six members present, with Commissioner Anderson absent.

• Approved MnDOT grant for Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan (6-0)
• Approved $781,000 amendment for SRF Consulting construction administration (6-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 Greenfield road sponsorship agreement (6-0)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider routine agreements for probation services, ignition interlock programs, and inmate boarding at the Dakota County Jail. The body will also review funding for anti-heroin and human trafficking task forces.

• Agreement with District Court for DWI and Treatment Court services ($226,877)
• Agreement with Dakota County to board Hennepin County inmates ($560,000)
• Agreement with State of MN for Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force ($2,642.33)
• Agreement with State of MN for Anti-Heroin Task Force ($100,000)
• Establishment of 2025 Adult Corrections Facility housing rates

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved several agreements including a contract to board inmates at the Dakota County Jail. The committee also established 2025 Adult Corrections Facility rates and approved funding for state task forces.

• Approved JPA with Dakota County to board inmates at Dakota County Jail, NTE $560,000 (6-0)
• Approved three agreements with District Court for DWI, Ignition Interlock, and Treatment Court services, combined recv $226,877 (6-0)
• Established 2025 Adult Corrections Facility rates for housing residents (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force JPA, incr recv by $2,642.33 (6-0)
• Approved agreement for Anti-Heroin Task Force JPA, est recv $100,000 (6-0)
• Approved July 30, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review several contract amendments and a new funding agreement. Items include a $1,972,000 year‑two grant for the Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project, and increases to existing contracts for health IT and clinical care management. The committee will also consider extensions and additional funds for HUD Emergency Solutions Grant services and other health‑service contracts.

• Approve $1,972,000 year‑2 funding for Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project (Agmt A2412539, 07/01/24‑06/30/25)
• Increase NTE by $167,000 for Health Management Systems, Inc. clinical care management software contract (PR00000632, 12/01/18‑03/30/25)
• Increase NTE by $75,000 for Cirdan Health Systems, Inc. actuarial and consulting services contract (PR00001249, 09/01/24‑08/31/25)
• Extend end date to 12/31/24 for the FHIR project contract with CSTE (Amendment 1 to Agmt A2311884, no NTE change)
• Add $80,536 to HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds for rapid rehousing services (Amendment 1 to Agmt A2311964 with City of Minneapolis, extended to 06/25/25)

The Health and Human Services Committee approved all six consent items on the agenda, including a $1.97 million grant for the Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project and several contract amendments. All votes were unanimous among the six commissioners present, with Commissioner Anderson absent. No items were discussed individually or voted on separately.

• Approved August 13, 2024 committee minutes (6-0)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution including contracts and amendments (6-0)
• Approved $1,972,000 year 2 funding for Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project (6-0)
• Approved amendment to FHIR project agreement with CSTE, extending end date to 12/31/24 (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Health Management Systems, Inc. contract, increasing NTE by $167,000 (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Cirdan Health Systems contract, increasing NTE by $75,000 (6-0)
• Approved amendment to City of Minneapolis HUD ESG grant, increasing by $80,536 (6-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will consider the proposed 2025 budgets and set the maximum property tax levy. The body will also establish the 2025 fee schedule and the timeline for public hearings regarding budget adoption.

• Proposed 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Setting the maximum 2025 property tax levy
• 2025 health plan and premium rates for self-insured health care program
• Lease agreement with Hospitality Globe, Inc. for family accommodations from 10/01/24-09/30/26 for $5,931,250
• Transition planning for Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc.

The committee approved a resolution setting the maximum 2025 property tax levy and proposed budget, and approved a schedule for budget hearings and a 2025 fee schedule. The 2025 operating and capital budgets were laid over to the October 7 meeting, and a lease agreement for temporary family accommodation was approved. A resolution on health plan rates was progressed to the Board, and transition planning for Hennepin Healthcare was laid over.

• Approved resolution setting maximum 2025 property tax levy and proposed budget (6-0)
• Approved schedule for Budget and Capital Investment Committee meetings, 2025 fee schedule, and public hearing dates (6-0)
• Laid over 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets to October 7 committee meeting (6-0)
• Progressed 2025 health plan and premium rates resolution to September 17 Board meeting (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Hospitality Globe, Inc. for temporary family accommodation, $5,931,250 (6-0)
• Laid over transition planning for Hennepin Healthcare Systems to September 24 committee meeting (6-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority board will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority met on August 20, 2024, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned after the approvals.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0, Goettel absent)
• Approved the June 25, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0, Goettel absent)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is meeting to review various county contracts, personnel appointments, and infrastructure grants. The body will discuss commissioner compensation and approve several immediate administrative actions.

• Contract award to Noor Construction GBC for Augsburg Park Library Asset Protection, NTE $1,950,720
• Proposed $3,000,000 project for Greenfield Rd funded with State GO Bonds
• Agreement with Dakota County to board inmates at Dakota County Jail, NTE $560,000
• Public hearing scheduled for Sept 24, 2024, regarding 2023 HUD CDBG, HOME & ESG programs
• Appointment of May Xiong as Chief Workforce Development Officer and Elizabeth Beltaos as Director of Fraud Prevention and Program Integrity

The Hennepin County Board approved a $1.95 million contract for the Augsburg Park Library asset protection project, established two new unclassified positions (Chief Workforce Development Officer and Director of Fraud Prevention), and adopted a consent agenda covering leases, grants, and agreements. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Commissioner Goettel absent.

• Awarded Noor Construction GBC $1,950,720 contract for Augsburg Park Library project (6-0)
• Established Chief Workforce Development Officer position, appointed May Xiong effective 09/01/2024 (6-0)
• Established Director of Fraud Prevention position, appointed Elizabeth Beltaos effective 9/22/2024 (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including lease agreements, environmental grants, and reciprocal hazardous waste agreement (6-0)
• Re-appointed Robert Cutshall and appointed Brian Kirk to Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board (6-0)
• Adopted countywide elected compensation resolution (6-0)
• Adopted commissioner compensation resolution (6-0)
• Delegated authority to CHRO for HR Rules modifications (6-0)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is meeting to review administrative items and new business. The primary item for consideration is the termination of a redevelopment agreement and the cancellation of purchase agreements for the Lake and Hiawatha Redevelopment Project.

• Termination of Redevelopment Agmt A142164(A) with L&H Station Development LLC
• Cancellation of Phases III and IV Purchase Agreements for Lake and Hiawatha Redevelopment Project
• Review of Claims Register for the period ending July 31, 2024

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the agenda, minutes, and claims register. It adopted a resolution to terminate the redevelopment agreement with L&H Station Development LLC for the Lake and Hiawatha project, canceling Phases III and IV purchase agreements and issuing estoppel certificates. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved/ratified claims register for period ending July 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution terminating redevelopment agreement A142164(A) with L&H Station Development LLC, canceling Phases III and IV purchase agreements (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several negotiated agreements, including a drainage and trail improvement project with St. Bonifacius, a regional hazardous waste facility partnership, and multiple grant and service contracts. Items include a $190,000 county‑funded drainage project, a $829,905 grant package for contaminated‑site cleanup, and amendments increasing funding for Metro Green Line inspection and other Met Council services.

• Negotiate agreement 24-0337 with St. Bonifacius for drainage and multi‑use trail improvements on Main Street (CSAH 92), county cost NTE $190,000 (bonds) and $99,000 property tax
• Negotiate agreement 24-0338 for reciprocal use of household hazardous waste facilities among eight counties, effective 1/1/25‑12/31/29
• Negotiate four spring 2024 ERF grant agreements for contaminated‑site cleanup, total NTE $829,905
• Amend Subordinate Funding Agreement A2311981 with Metropolitan Council for METRO Green Line inspection support, increased by $61,012
• Amend agreements A166373 and A166577 with Metropolitan Council, extending to 12/31/27 and increasing NTE by $50,405

The Public Works Committee met on August 13, 2024, and approved all six items on the agenda, all by unanimous vote. These included a drainage and trail agreement with St. Bonifacius, a hazardous waste facility sharing agreement, four contaminated-site cleanup grants, and amendments to Metropolitan Council agreements for LRT inspection and other services. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agreement with St. Bonifacius for drainage and trail improvements (unanimous)
• Approved reciprocal hazardous waste facility use agreement with 6 counties (unanimous)
• Approved 4 ERF grants for contaminated site cleanup, total NTE $829,905 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Met Council LRT inspection support agreement, +$61,012 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Met Council agreements extending to 2027, +$50,405 (unanimous)
• Approved Green Partners environmental grants, total NTE $248,700 (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Hennepin County Human Services Committee will discuss routine items including a resolution on human services and public health contracts, and an amendment extending joint powers agreements with the City of Minneapolis for federal ARPA and HUD ESG funding for winter shelters and drop-in centers.

• Human Services & Public Health resolution with contracts and amendments (24-0335)
• Amendment 1 to JPA A2311995 with City of Minneapolis for ARPA/HUD ESG shelter funding, extended to 10/24/25 (24-0336)

The committee approved the July 30, 2024 minutes and two routine consent items: a resolution covering human services contracts and amendments with providers, and an amendment to a joint powers agreement with the City of Minneapolis for federal ARPA and HUD ESG funding for winter shelters and drop-in centers, extending the end date to October 24, 2025 with no change to the received amount. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved July 30, 2024 committee minutes (7-0)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution including provider contracts and amendments (7-0)
• Approved amendment to JPA A2311995 with City of Minneapolis for ARPA and HUD ESG winter shelter funding, extending to 10/24/25 (7-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will receive a presentation on assessment trends and preliminary 2025 budget property tax impacts. The body will also consider compensation for commissioners and countywide elected officials.

• Preliminary 2025 Budget Property Tax Impacts presentation
• Appointment of Riley to the Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Board
• Proposed public hearing on September 24, 2024, for HUD CDBG, HOME & ESG programs
• Parking lease agreements for 2215 East Lake St receiving $72,000 first year rent
• Proposed compensation changes for commissioners and countywide elected officials

The committee approved a resolution on countywide elected compensation (24-0347) as amended by a friendly amendment changing the effective date to Jan 1. A separate compensation resolution offered by Commissioner Goettel (24-0346) failed. Two other items were progressed to the August 20 Board meeting: watershed board appointments and a commissioner compensation resolution.

• Approved countywide elected compensation resolution 24-0347 as amended (unanimous)
• Countywide elected compensation resolution 24-0346 failed (2-5)
• Progressed watershed board appointments resolution 24-0332 to Board meeting (unanimous)
• Progressed commissioner compensation resolution 24-0345 to Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved July 30, 2024 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing resolution 24-0333 for HUD CAPER (unanimous)
• Approved parking lease agreements 24-0334 with L&H Partners (unanimous)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will convene to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Routine claims totaling $24-HCRRA-0016 for the period ending July 2, 2024, will be reviewed.

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority met on August 6, 2024, and approved its agenda, the minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting, and the claims register for the period ending 07/02/24. All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 23, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register 24-HCRRA-0016 (7-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on multiple contracts, grants, and levy increases at this meeting. Items include new agreements for parking leases, drainage improvements, hazardous waste management, and environmental cleanup, as well as setting 2025 watershed management levies. Several resolutions related to human services, public health, and emergency operations will also be considered.

• Lease parking at South Minneapolis Human Services Center for $72,000 first-year rent
• Drainage and trail improvements in St. Bonifacius for $190,000 (county bonds) and $99,000 (property tax)
• Set 2025 levies for Shingle Creek ($1,299,113), Bassett Creek ($2,303,500), and Elm Creek ($583,275) watersheds
• Award $549,637 state-aid contract for retaining wall replacement on Townline Road (CSAH 62)
• Approve $6,202,426 grant for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A Emergency Relief Project

The Hennepin County Board approved the consent agenda containing 16 items, including contracts, grants, and watershed levies, and returned two items on countywide elected compensation and commissioner compensation to their authors. The board also awarded three construction contracts and approved an agreement with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber Development Foundation. All votes were unanimous except for one non-consent item (10.A) which passed 6-1.

• Adopted consent agenda with 16 items (unanimous)
• Returned countywide elected compensation item to author (unanimous)
• Returned commissioner compensation item to author (unanimous)
• Adopted agreement with MPCA for AmeriCorps member (6-1, Conley nay)
• Awarded $549,637 retaining wall contract to Sunram Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,332,995 contract to Shaw Lundquist Associates (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,330,693 contract to Noor Companies (unanimous)
• Adopted $325,000 agreement with Minneapolis Regional Chamber Development Foundation (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Hennepin County Public Works Committee will review several items at its July 30 meeting. It will discuss an agreement with the MPCA to host an AmeriCorps member from GreenCorps. It will consider an amendment to agreement A080788 with the Minnesota Land Trust that increases the not-to-exceed amount by $120,000 for additional conservation easements. It will also establish a Community Zero Waste Grant Program with up to $225,000 and a Food Recovery Grant Program with up to $300,000 for eligible projects.

• Agreement A2412466 with MPCA to host an AmeriCorps member (GreenCorps) from 09/16/24 to 08/12/25
• Amendment 8 to agreement A080788 with MN Land Trust to add three conservation easements in Minnetrista and two in Independence, increasing NTE by $120,000
• Establishment of Community Zero Waste Grant Program, not-to-exceed $225,000
• Establishment of Food Recovery Grant Program, not-to-exceed $300,000

The Public Works Committee approved four items, including two new grant programs: a Community Zero Waste Grant Program (up to $225,000) and a Food Recovery Grant Program (up to $300,000). It also approved an amendment to a Minnesota Land Trust agreement adding five conservation easements and increasing funding by $120,000, and approved hosting an AmeriCorps member from MN GreenCorps. All items passed with six ayes and one absence; one item (2.A) had two nays.

• Approved agreement with MPCA to host MN GreenCorps AmeriCorps member (4-2, Lunde absent)
• Approved Amendment 8 to MN Land Trust agreement adding 5 conservation easements, +$120,000 (6-0, Lunde absent)
• Approved Community Zero Waste Grant Program, NTE $225,000 (6-0, Lunde absent)
• Approved Food Recovery Grant Program, NTE $300,000 (6-0, Lunde absent)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review and likely approve a contract amendment for the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force Joint Powers Agreement. The update adjusts contract dates and reduces revenue by $5,748.85.

• Amendment 2 to Agreement A2010118 with the State of MN for the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force JPA, updating contract dates to 05/14/20-05/13/25, decreasing revenue by $5,748.85

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved an amendment to the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force agreement with the State of Minnesota, updating contract dates and decreasing revenue by $5,748.85. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Commissioner Lunde absent.

• Approved amendment 2 to agreement A2010118 with State of MN for Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force, updating dates to 05/14/20-05/13/25 and decreasing revenue by $5,748.85 (6-0, Lunde absent)
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2024 meeting (6-0, Lunde absent)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review and likely approve minutes from its July 9 meeting and discuss routine items including a resolution on human services and public health contracts and a $6,202,426 grant for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A Emergency Relief Project.

• Human Services & Public Health resolution with provider contracts (24-0318)
• Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A grant with DHS, $6,202,426 (24-0319)
• Review of July 9, 2024 committee minutes

The Health and Human Services Committee approved all items on the consent agenda, including a resolution for human services contracts and amendments, and a grant agreement with the Department of Human Services for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. All votes were unanimous among the six members present, with Commissioner Lunde absent. No substantive debate or discussion was recorded.

• Approved minutes from July 9, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved resolution 24-0318 for human services contracts and amendments (6-0)
• Approved agreement A2412470 with DHS for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program grant, $6,202,426 (6-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is reviewing several lease extensions, service contracts, and the 2024 Emergency Operations Plan. The body will also consider maximum levy amounts for 2025 for water quality and flooding projects. Additionally, the committee will discuss compensation for commissioners and countywide elected officials.

• 2025 maximum levies for Shingle Creek ($1,299,113), West Mississippi ($159,075), Bassett Creek ($2,303,500), and Elm Creek ($583,275) watershed commissions
• METRO E Line BRT fiber optic infrastructure agreement with Metropolitan Council, NTE $563,715
• Agreement with Native American Community Development Institute for community garden services, NTE $144,230
• Lease extension with Seward Pharmacy LLC at 2209 East Lake Street, Minneapolis ($26,804 first year rent)
• Health and wellness services agreement with Career/Life Alliance, Inc., NTE $99,000

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved a resolution on countywide elected compensation (24-0326) and a separate resolution on commissioner compensation (24-0327), which passed 4-2 with Commissioners Anderson and Edelson voting no. All other consent items, including permits, leases, and agreements, were approved unanimously (6-0) with Commissioner Lunde absent.

• Approved countywide elected compensation resolution (24-0326) (6-0)
• Approved commissioner compensation resolution (24-0327) (4-2)
• Ratified permits, leases, and property agreements approved by County Administrator, 04/01/24-06/30/24, NTE $15,000 (24-0309) (6-0)
• Approved lease amendment with Seward Pharmacy LLC, extending to 08/31/29, $26,804 first year rent (24-0310) (6-0)
• Approved lease amendment with City of Wayzata for library space, extending to 04/30/38, $120,633 first year gross rent (24-0311) (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Career/Life Alliance, Inc. for wellness services, 08/01/24-07/31/27, NTE $99,000 (24-0312) (6-0)
• Approved SOW with Metropolitan Council for METRO E Line fiber optic infrastructure, NTE $563,715 (24-0313) (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Hennepin County Emergency Operations Plan (24-0314) (6-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is meeting to discuss bridge replacement agreements with the City of Minneapolis. The board will also consider establishing a joint public hearing for the BLE LRT Project preliminary design plans.

• Joint public hearing on 08/26/24 for BLE LRT Project preliminary design plans
• Agreement amendment for First Ave, Pillsbury Ave, 10th Ave, and Nicollet Ave bridge replacements increasing NTE to $15.57 million
• Agreement for 18th Avenue and Grand Avenue bridge replacements with NTE $4,262,414

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved its agenda and June 25, 2024 minutes, then adopted three resolutions. It established a joint public hearing with the Met Council and Hennepin County for municipal approval of preliminary design plans for the Bottineau Light Rail Transit (BLE) project, set for August 26, 2024. It also approved two agreements with the City of Minneapolis for bridge replacement projects, increasing one contract to $15.57 million and authorizing a new $4,262,414 agreement. All votes were unanimous among the five commissioners present; two commissioners were absent.

• Approved agenda (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved June 25, 2024 minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted resolution establishing joint public hearing with Met Council and Hennepin County for BLE LRT preliminary design plans on 08/26/24 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted amendment to agreement with City of Minneapolis for First Ave, Pillsbury Ave, 10th Ave, and Nicollet Ave bridge replacements, increasing NTE to $15.57 million (5-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted new agreement with City of Minneapolis for 18th Avenue and Grand Avenue bridge replacements, NTE $4,262,414 (5-0, 2 absent)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is meeting to decide on various contracts, lease extensions, and grant programs. Key actions include the potential sale of general obligation bonds and the authorization of property acquisitions for a healthcare parking ramp.

• Sale of approximately $200,000,000 of general obligation bonds for capital improvements
• Contract award to Moltron Builders, Inc. for 625 New All Gender Restrooms project, NTE $1,148,005
• Contract with Halo Software LLC for IT service management, NTE $2,100,000
• METRO E Line Bus Rapid Transit fiber optic infrastructure agreement, NTE $563,715
• 2025 maximum levies for Shingle Creek ($1,299,113), West Mississippi ($159,075), Bassett Creek ($2,303,500), and Elm Creek ($583,275) watershed management

The Hennepin County Board approved the sale of approximately $200 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements, along with a consent agenda including contracts for IT services, homebuyer assistance, and health programs. The board also authorized property acquisition for a parking ramp, awarded contracts for restroom and ADA improvements, and endorsed a constitutional amendment for the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund. All votes were 5-0 with two commissioners absent.

• Approved sale of ~$200M general obligation bonds for capital improvements (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $2.1M Halo Software IT contract (5-0)
• Authorized property acquisition for Hennepin Healthcare replacement parking ramp (5-0)
• Awarded $1,148,005 contract to Moltron Builders for all-gender restrooms (5-0)
• Awarded ADA improvements contract to Pride Cleanup, LLC (5-0)
• Endorsed constitutional amendment to reauthorize Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund (5-0)
• Reappointed Joshua Hoogland as County Assessor for four-year term (5-0)
• Approved $450,000 HUD ESG agreement with Minneapolis for emergency shelter (5-0)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will review the June 11, 2024 minutes and a claims register ending June 30, 2024. The board is also considering agreements involving Trellis Co. and the American Indian Community Development Corporation.

• Transfer of property ownership to Trellis Co.
• Combined $1,300,000 in 30-year forgivable acquisition loans for Trellis Co. and American Indian Community Development Corporation

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority met on July 9, 2024 and approved its agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the claims register for the period ending June 30, 2024. In new business, the board adopted a resolution approving the transfer of ownership of a property to Trellis Co. with no change to the NTE, and adopted a second resolution for 30-year forgivable acquisition loans with Trellis Co. and the American Indian Community Development Corporation totaling a combined NTE of $1,300,000. All recorded votes were unanimous ayes; the meeting adjourned at 2:46 p.m. until August 13, 2024.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved the June 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved/ratified the HRA Claims Register for period ending June 30, 2024 (unanimous aye)
• Adopted resolution approving assignment, assumption and amendment of agreements A15931 and A081848, transferring property ownership to Trellis Co., no change to NTE (unanimous aye)
• Adopted resolution for 30-year forgivable acquisition loans with Trellis Co. (PR00006436) and American Indian Community Development Corporation (PR00006435), 07/10/24-12/31/59, combined NTE $1,300,000 (unanimous aye)

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will discuss Joint Powers Agreements with several cities. These agreements would allow Hennepin County to perform assessment services at no cost to the participating cities.

• Joint Powers Agreements for city assessment services

The Resident Services Committee approved joint powers agreements for Hennepin County to provide assessment services to several cities at no cost. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 7, 2024 meeting.

• Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Revised Resolution 24-0291 regarding city assessment services (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-0291R1 regarding city assessment services (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review and take action on several tree canopy grant agreements. This includes 17 grants totaling up to $433,923 and one specific agreement with Tree Trust for up to $10,000.

• Execute 17 Healthy Tree Canopy Grant agreements (total NTE $433,923)
• Execute Healthy Tree Canopy Grant Agreement PR00006416 with Tree Trust (NTE $10,000)

Human Services Committee

The committee will review several contract amendments and a new grant agreement. Discussion includes funding for rapid rehousing services and actuarial consulting for Hennepin Health.

• Amendment to Cirdan Health Systems, Inc. for $727,604 in actuarial and consulting services
• Amendment to MetaStar, Inc. for $89,112 for annual HEDIS process audits
• Assignment of agreement with Healthwise, Incorporated for WebMD Ignite online health library service
• Grant from US Dept of HUD Continuum of Care Program for $1,519,678 in rapid rehousing services

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several contract amendments and a federal grant. This includes funding for rapid rehousing services for homeless families and actuarial services for Hennepin Health.

• Approved $1,519,678 HUD grant for rapid rehousing services for homeless families (7-0)
• Approved $727,604 increase for Cirdan Health Systems actuarial and consulting services (7-0)
• Approved $89,112 increase for MetaStar, Inc. HEDIS process audit (7-0)
• Approved assignment of Healthwise, Inc. online health library agreement to Mercury Healthcare, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution 24-0285 regarding provider contracts (7-0)
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review several routine business items and discussion actions. These include a $200,000,000 general obligation bond sale and various service agreements for IT, housing assistance, and employment training.

• Sale of approximately $200,000,000 in general obligation bonds
• Agreement with St. Louis Park EDA not to exceed $300,000
• Agreement with NeighborWorks Home Partners for homebuyer assistance up to $204,616
• Agreement with Halo Software LLC for IT services up to $2,100,000
• Property acquisition for the Hennepin Healthcare replacement parking ramp

The committee approved the sale of $200 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements. Several contracts and resolutions were approved, including IT services and homebuyer assistance. One resolution regarding property acquisition for a healthcare parking ramp was progressed to the full Board.

• Approved sale of approx. $200,000,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvements (7-0)
• Approved 2025 premium rates for self-insured dental care program (7-0)
• Approved JPA A2412446 with Carver County for employment and training services (7-0)
• Approved agreement with St. Louis Park EDA, NTE $300,000 (7-0)
• Approved agreement with NeighborWorks Home Partners for homebuyer assistance, NTE $204,616 (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Halo Software LLC for IT solutions, NTE $2,100,000 (7-0)
• Progressed authorization to acquire properties for Hennepin Healthcare parking ramp to July 23 Board meeting (7-0)
• Approved delegating authority to CHRO to modify HR Rules to comply with law (7-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Board will review the previous meeting's minutes and a claims register. New business includes a property lease agreement in Excelsior and a contract amendment for culvert linings.

• Lease agreement with Ascent Group, LLC for HCRRA property in Excelsior ($5,815 per year)
• Amendment to Contract CP 1009980 with Subsurface, Inc. to increase NTE to $800,000
• Extension of Subsurface, Inc. contract period to 12/01/26
• Negotiation of maintenance agreements with associated watershed districts

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority met on June 25, 2024 and approved its agenda, the June 4, 2024 minutes, and the claims register for the period ending 05/16/24. It adopted a lease agreement with Ascent Group, LLC for rental of HCRRA property in Excelsior from 07/01/24 to 06/30/29, receiving $5,815 per year. It also adopted a negotiated amendment to Contract CP 1009980 with Subsurface, Inc. for culvert linings, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $800,000 and extending the period to 12/01/26, along with negotiated maintenance agreements with associated watershed districts. All votes recorded were unanimous ayes; the meeting adjourned at 2:31 p.m. until July 23, 2024.

• Approved the agenda (7-0)
• Approved the June 4, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Approved/ratified the RRA Claims Register for the period ending 05/16/24 (7-0)
• Adopted lease agreement A2412358 with Ascent Group, LLC for HCRRA property in Excelsior, 07/01/24-06/30/29, receiving $5,815 per year (7-0)
• Adopted negotiated Amendment 1 to Contract CP 1009980 with Subsurface, Inc. for culvert linings, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $800,000 and extending the period to 12/01/26, plus negotiated maintenance agreements with associated watershed districts (7-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to review and act on a consent agenda containing administrative approvals, contract amendments, and funding allocations. Key actions include authorizing approximately $200,000,000 in general obligation bonds for county capital improvements and approving $106,800,000 in new funding for the Southdale Library replacement project. These infrastructure investments support local public services and community facilities, while additional contracts allocate housing assistance funds to shelter programs and Native American communities.

• Authorization for the sale of approximately $200,000,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvements.
• Schematic design approval and $106,800,000 in new capital funding for the Southdale Library replacement project, including a lease agreement with the City of Edina.
• Contracts providing annual housing support funds of $1,348,121 for Native American communities and $3,068,879 for emergency shelter services.
• Work authorization for final engineering design on Cedar Avenue (CSAH 152) reconstruction in Minneapolis at a cost not to exceed $900,000.
• Confirmation of Givonna Koné as Human Resources director effective August 11, 2024.

The Hennepin County Board approved the schematic design and initial funding for the Southdale Library Replacement project, including a $6.475 million design contract and $106.8 million in new capital funding. The board also adopted a large consent agenda covering various contracts, including housing agreements, road reconstruction projects, and staffing adjustments. Several items were referred to committees for further review, including a $200 million bond sale and IT service contracts.

• Approved Southdale Library Replacement schematic design and $106.8M capital funding
• Approved $6.475M contract with MSR Design for library architectural services
• Approved $1.11M contract with Northland Mechanical Contractors for library heat pump replacement
• Approved $420,220.95 budget for Lyndale Avenue reconstruction in Bloomington
• Approved $900,000 work authorization for Cedar Avenue (CSAH 152) design in Minneapolis
• Approved $1.35M annual housing support allocation for Native American community services
• Approved $3.07M annual housing support allocation for people with disabling conditions
• Referred $200M general obligation bond sale to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider agreements to sell surplus vacant Minneapolis properties for an estimated $1,300,000 combined. The board will also approve contract amendments for four predevelopment consulting projects and four transit-oriented development initiatives. Finally, the authority is recommending seven 2024 TOC funding awards totaling up to $3,495,000 through December 2026.

• Sale of surplus vacant Minneapolis property to Trellis Co and American Indian Community Development Corporation for an estimated $1,300,000 combined
• Contract amendments for four predevelopment consulting agreements supporting emerging local developers with no change to term or amount
• Four transit-oriented development contract amendments extending end dates without changing maximum amounts
• Seven 2024 TOC funding award recommendations totaling up to $3,495,000 for the period June 12, 2024 through December 31, 2026

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority met on June 11, 2024 and approved its agenda, the May 7, 2024 minutes, and the claims register for the period ending May 31, 2024. In new business, the board adopted four resolutions: negotiated agreements with Trellis Co and the American Indian Community Development Corporation for the sale of surplus vacant property in Minneapolis (estimated combined receipts of $1,300,000); an amendment to four predevelopment consulting agreements with no change to contract term or amount; four transit-oriented development amendments extending contract end dates with no change to the not-to-exceed amounts; and the 2024 TOC funding recommendations covering seven award agreements from 06/12/24 to 12/31/26 with a not-to-exceed amount of $3,495,000. All items passed on unanimous aye votes, with Commissioner Greene absent for the first two votes and present thereafter. The meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m. until Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

• Approved the agenda (6 aye, Commissioner Greene absent)
• Approved the 5/7/24 HRA minutes (6 aye, Commissioner Greene absent)
• Approved/ratified the claims register for the period ending May 31, 2024 (7 aye)
• Adopted negotiated agreements A2412366 with Trellis Co and A2412367 with American Indian Community Development Corporation for sale of surplus vacant property in Minneapolis, $1,300,000 estimated combined receipts (7 aye)
• Adopted Amendment 2 to four predevelopment consulting agreements, no change to contract term or amount (7 aye)
• Adopted four transit-oriented development amendments extending contract end dates, no change to not-to-exceed amounts (7 aye)
• Adopted 2024 TOC funding recommendations: seven 2024 award agreements, 06/12/24-12/31/26, not-to-exceed $3,495,000 (7 aye)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a drainage easement vacation in Corcoran and two road reconstruction projects. These include work on Lyndale Avenue in Bloomington and Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis.

• Vacate drainage easement near County Road 116 and Hackamore Road in Corcoran
• Negotiation for Lyndale Avenue reconstruction budget of $420,220.95
• Engineering services for Cedar Avenue (CSAH 152) reconstruction up to $900,000

The Public Works Committee approved funding for the reconstruction of segments of Lyndale Avenue and Cedar Avenue. The committee also authorized the release of a drainage easement in Corcoran. All items were approved by a unanimous vote.

• Approved drainage easement release at County Road 116 and Hackamore Road
• Approved $420,220.95 budget for Lyndale Avenue reconstruction
• Approved $900,000 design engineering contract for Cedar Avenue reconstruction
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2024 meeting

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and new agreements. Items include funding for community corrections training, child truancy services, and mental health support for Sheriff's Office employees.

• $46,250 increase for Jonathon I. Cloud community corrections training
• Combined $2,045,000 for 14 agreements regarding child truancy and educational neglect
• $455,000 agreement with Scott County to board Hennepin County inmates
• $85,000 increase for Indian Child Welfare Law Center legal representation
• $89,320 staffing assessment for the Sheriff’s Office public safety answering point

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved all items on its June 11, 2024 agenda, including minutes from the prior meeting and seven resolutions. Among them: amendments to 14 agreements for truancy and educational neglect services raising the combined not-to-exceed amount to $2,045,000, and a contract with Wellness That Fits, LLC for sheriff's office mental health services at a not-to-exceed $456,940. Every item passed by unanimous voice vote with all seven members recorded as aye; no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 5/21/24 committee minutes (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Jonathon I. Cloud corrections training contract, NTE increased $46,250 (7-0)
• Approved amendments to 14 truancy/educational neglect service agreements, dates extended to 06/30/25, combined NTE $2,045,000 (7-0)
• Approved JPA with Scott County to board Hennepin inmates at Scott County Jail, 01/01/24-12/31/26, NTE $455,000 (7-0)
• Approved amendment 5 to Indian Child Welfare Law Center contract, NTE increased $85,000 (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for 2024 Adult Representation Services budget (7-0)
• Approved contract with Mission Critical Partners, LLC for sheriff's 911 staffing assessment, NTE $89,320 (7-0)
• Approved contract with Wellness That Fits, LLC for sheriff's office mental health services, NTE $456,940 (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and new agreements. These items include funding for homeless veterans, health plan software, and community transition services.

• $100,000 increase to MN Dept of Veterans Affairs agreement for homeless veteran services
• $284,000 increase to HealthEdge Software, Inc. for cloud-based health plan functionality
• $500,000 increase to MN Dept of Human Services for Transition to Community Services
• $300,000 agreement with MN Dept of Veteran Affairs for services for veterans experiencing homelessness
• Authorization of additional full-time employees for 2024 Opioid staffing support

The Health and Human Services Committee approved multiple service contracts, funding agreements for veteran services, and additional staffing for opioid support. All items were approved unanimously by the committee members present.

• Approved 5/21/24 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved human services resolution for provider contracts (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 increase for homeless veteran services agreement (7-0)
• Approved $284,000 increase for HealthEdge Software contract (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 increase for Transition to Community Services (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 veteran services funding agreement (7-0)
• Approved additional FTEs for 2024 opioid staffing support (7-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review several contract amendments and new agreements. Discussion includes the Southdale Library Replacement project and various community advisory board appointments.

• Southdale Library Replacement schematic design and $6,475,000 MSR Design contract
• $4,220,000 for NextStage small business and commercial ownership capital funds
• $1,000,000 for occupational medicine services through 2027
• $1,000,000 agreement with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
• $296,285 for Hopkins HRA rental unit rehabilitation

The committee approved the schematic design and $106.8 million in capital funding for the Southdale Library replacement project. Members also advanced several community advisory board appointments to the June 25th board meeting and approved multiple service agreements, including contracts for occupational medicine, HIPAA risk assessments, and housing initiatives.

• Approved $106.8M Southdale Library replacement project (7-0)
• Approved $4.22M for small business and commercial capital funds (7-0)
• Approved $1M for occupational medicine services (5-0)
• Approved $1M for Beacon Interfaith Housing agreement (5-0)
• Approved $481,103 in youth activity grants (7-0)
• Approved $296,285 for Hopkins HRA rental rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved $185,000 for HIPAA risk assessment (5-0)
• Advanced five advisory board appointment resolutions to June 25th meeting

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Board is reviewing a negative agreement regarding roles for amenities along the Midtown Greenway Regional Trail. Members are also considering amendments to the 2024 organizational structure and committee appointments.

• Agreement with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and City of Minneapolis regarding Midtown Greenway Regional Trail amenities
• 2024 Board of Commissioners organizational structure and committee appointments

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority met on June 4, 2024 and approved its agenda and the minutes of its May 14, 2024 meeting. It adopted a resolution for a negotiated agreement (A2412170) with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the City of Minneapolis to establish roles and responsibilities for amenities along the Midtown Greenway Regional Trail in Minneapolis. It also adopted a resolution setting the 2024 board organizational structure and committee appointments, as amended. All recorded votes were unanimous ayes; the meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m. until June 25, 2024.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved the May 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Adopted resolution 24-HCRRA-0008: negotiated agreement A2412170 with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and City of Minneapolis on Midtown Greenway Regional Trail amenities (unanimous aye)
• Adopted resolution 24-HCRRA-0009: 2024 board organizational structure and committee appointments, as amended (unanimous aye)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing various administrative appointments, contract amendments, and large-scale project approvals. Key discussions include the Southdale Library Replacement project and several public works and human services agreements.

• Southdale Library Replacement: Schematic Design approval and $6,475,000 architectural/engineering contract
• NextStage: Agreements to establish small business and commercial ownership capital funds totaling $4,220,000
• Occupational Medicine Services: Two agreements for countywide services totaling $1,000,000
• Hopkins HRA: CDBG agreement for rental unit rehabilitation up to $296,285
• Cedar Avenue Reconstruction: Design engineering and professional services up to $900,000

The Board approved over $11 million for workforce innovation and employment services and $833,771 for youth play spaces. It also appointed Michael Herzing as CEO of Hennepin Health and adopted several agreements for mental health and homeless prevention services.

• Approved employment services agreements totaling $11,443,628 (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Youth Activities Play Spaces Grants totaling $833,771 (7-0)
• Appointed Michael Herzing as CEO of Hennepin Health (7-0)
• Approved $1,100,000 for preliminary design of CSAH 52 reconstruction in Bloomington (7-0)
• Approved $4,289,556 grant for Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 agreement with Steps for Change LLC for residential sexual health treatment (7-0)
• Approved agreement with North Memorial Health and Brooklyn Center for alternative mental health response (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Community Action’s 60th Anniversary (7-0)

Intergovernmental Committee

The committee will review minutes from the January 30, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes a legislative update presentation by Kareem Murphy, Director.

• Review of January 30, 2024, meeting minutes
• End of session Legislative update presentation by Kareem Murphy

The committee approved the minutes from the January 30, 2024 meeting. Members received a legislative update from Director Kareem Murphy and staff regarding the end of the session.

• Approved January 30, 2024 Minutes

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The committee will review minutes from the May 7, 2024 meeting. Members will consider amendments to increase funding for housing and re-entry services through Attic Correctional Services. The agenda also includes a $500,000 agreement with Steps for Change LLC for sexual health treatment services.

• $100,000 contract increase for Attic Correctional Services
• $500,000 agreement with Steps for Change LLC for sexual health treatment
• $50,000 revenue increase from a MN Dept of Corrections grant

The Hennepin County Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved two resolutions related to Community Corrections services. The first resolution accepted a $50,000 grant increase and authorized up to $100,000 for Attic Correctional Services to provide housing and re-entry support. The second resolution approved a contract with Steps for Change LLC for residential sexual health treatment services, with a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.

• Approved May 7, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved housing and re-entry services amendment for Attic Correctional Services (6-0)
• Approved contract with Steps for Change LLC for sexual health treatment services (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review minutes from the May 7 meeting and consider transportation items. This includes authorization for right of way acquisitions on various projects and an agreement for engineering services for CSAH 52 in Bloomington.

• Agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for CSAH 52 reconstruction (not to exceed $1,100,000)
• Authorization for right of way acquisition and disposal on various transportation projects

The Public Works Committee approved two items on May 21, 2024. It approved an agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for preliminary design engineering and professional services for reconstruction of CSAH 52 in Bloomington, with a county cost not to exceed $1,100,000 in state aid, running 06/04/24-12/31/28. It also approved a resolution authorizing acquisition of right of way by direct purchase or condemnation and declaring excess right of way surplus for disposal on various transportation projects. Both items passed on unanimous voice votes recorded as "Aye" from six commissioners; the May 7, 2024 minutes were also approved.

• Approved agreement PR00006257 with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for preliminary design engineering on CSAH 52 reconstruction in Bloomington (CP 2143102), 06/04/24-12/31/28, county cost NTE $1,100,000 state aid (6-0)
• Approved resolution 24-0219 authorizing right-of-way acquisition by direct purchase or condemnation and declaring excess right of way surplus for disposal on various transportation projects (6-0)
• Approved May 7, 2024 committee minutes (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing several contracts and budget amendments. Items include funding for family prevention services, mental health responses in Brooklyn Center, and social worker programs in Richfield and Golden Valley.

• $1,059,698 supplemental appropriation and 5 FTEs for FFPSA prevention services
• Modification of Police Embedded Social Worker Program resources with City of Richfield
• Continuation of Embedded Social Worker Program services with City of Golden Valley
• $367,289 NTE agreement with North Memorial Health for Brooklyn Center mental health response
• $4,289,556 grant for Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program

The Health and Human Services Committee approved eight resolutions by unanimous consent. Key approvals included accepting $4.29 million in grant funds for homeless prevention, authorizing $1.06 million for prevention services under the Family First Prevention Services Act, and establishing an alternative mental health response in Brooklyn Center. The committee also approved contracts for embedded social worker programs in Richfield and Golden Valley.

• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution and provider contracts (Consent)
• Authorized $1,059,698 and 5 FTEs for Family First Prevention Services Act efforts (Consent)
• Accepted 2023 Special Gift Fund Annual Report (Consent)
• Approved Amendment 2 to JPA with City of Richfield for Police Embedded Social Worker Program (Consent)
• Approved JPA with City of Golden Valley for Embedded Social Worker Program through 2025 (Consent)
• Approved agreement with North Memorial Health and Brooklyn Center for alternative mental health response, $367,289 NTE (Consent)
• Approved JPA with Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office for early engagement of high-risk residents (Consent)
• Accepted $4,289,556 grant for Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (Consent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review several routine and discussion items. These include grant allocations for youth play spaces and contracts for employment services.

• Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants 2024 Play Spaces Grants totaling $833,771
• Employment services agreements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, NTE $11,443,628
• Fiber optic collaboration agreement with Eden Prairie School District (06/04/24-12/31/27)
• Assignment and assumption of Ground Lease A140980 and Lease/Use Agreement A140981

The committee approved several resolutions, including funding for workforce innovation programs and youth play spaces. It also authorized a fiber optic collaboration with Eden Prairie School District and lease assignments.

• Approved employment services agreements for workforce programs, not to exceed $11,443,628
• Approved $833,771 for Youth Activities 2024 Play Spaces Grants
• Approved fiber optic collaboration agreement with Eden Prairie School District (06/04/24-12/31/27)
• Approved consent to assignment and assumption of ground lease A140980 and lease/use agreement A140981
• Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority meeting on May 14, 2024, consists of procedural items. The board will review the agenda, previous minutes, and the claims register.

• Approval of the agenda
• Review of April 30, 2024 minutes
• Claims register

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority met on May 14, 2024 and approved its agenda and the minutes from its April 30, 2024 meeting, both by voice vote with all six present members recorded as aye. The minutes list a Claims Register item but record no action on it, and no new business was taken up. The meeting was adjourned at 2:04 p.m. until Tuesday, June 4, 2024. No substantive decisions beyond the procedural approvals are recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (all present aye)
• Approved the April 30, 2024 minutes (all present aye)
• Adjourned at 2:04 p.m. until June 4, 2024

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several large-scale contracts and grant allocations. Items include funding for youth play spaces, lead hazard reduction, and infrastructure engineering projects. The agenda also includes updates on human services and public health budgets.

• $11,443,628 in contracts for employment services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• $3,700,000 for lead hazard reduction and healthy homes remediation services
• $833,771 in grants for 2024 Youth Activities Play Spaces
• $1,844,908 contract for architectural and engineering services for the Family Justice Center Relocation project
• $1,100,000 for preliminary design engineering of CSAH 52 reconstruction in Bloomington

The Board adopted a wide range of consent items including lead hazard reduction services and housing grants. It awarded contracts for culvert repairs and air quality improvements, and appointed a new CEO for NorthPoint Health and Wellness.

• Awarded $964,400 contract to New Look Contracting, Inc. for culvert repair on CSAH 6 (6-0)
• Awarded $1.816M contract to Northland Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for BPTS Air Quality & Energy Improvement (6-0)
• Appointed Kimberly Spates as CEO of NorthPoint Health and Wellness effective 06/16/24 (6-0)
• Approved $3.7M for lead hazard reduction and healthy homes remediation services
• Approved $1.84M contract with Wold Architects, Inc. for Family Justice Center and District Court projects
• Approved $700,000 increase for Hennepin County Bar Association legal counsel in Mental Health Court
• Approved $3.2M for Franklin Avenue (CSAH 5) reconstruction design services
• Referred $11.4M in workforce employment services agreements to committee

Resident Services Committee

The committee will review minutes from the March 12 meeting. Members will consider a contract amendment with Better Futures Minnesota to add boarding services and increase the budget by $25,000 for tax-forfeit property inspections. The committee will also discuss joint powers agreements for assessment services.

• $25,000 increase for property inspection and boarding services with Better Futures Minnesota
• Joint Powers Agreements for assessment services by Hennepin County

The committee approved an amendment to a property inspection contract and several joint powers agreements for assessment services. The March 12, 2024, meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved March 12, 2024 Minutes
• Approved $25,000 increase to Better Futures Minnesota contract for property inspections (24-0198)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreements for assessment services (24-0199)

Public Works Committee

The Hennepin County Public Works Committee will review contract amendments and funding requests for county infrastructure projects. These items fund local road repairs, improve trail access on Shoreline Drive, replace aging bridges at TH 100 and Vernon Avenue, and add a quiet zone to reduce train noise near homes along Medina Street. The committee will also consider a variance request for the CSAH 153 reconstruction phase to maintain local road standards.

• Amendment for Franklin Avenue (CSAH 5) final design engineering; county cost NTE $3,200,000 state aid
• Agreements for TH 100 and Vernon Avenue bridge replacements and CSAH 158 interchange improvements
• Dakota Rail Regional Trail crossing upgrades on Shoreline Drive (CSAH 15); estimated revenue $318,000
• Safety improvements and CP Rail quiet zone along Medina Street (CSAH 19) funded by state bonds
• Variance request for CSAH 153 Reconstruction Phase Two from MnDOT standards

The committee approved multiple resolutions regarding infrastructure projects, including bridge replacements and trail crossing improvements. All items were passed via consent. The meeting lasted five minutes.

• Approved extension of agreement PR00002937 with City of Minneapolis to 07/19/25
• Approved design engineering variance for Franklin Avenue reconstruction (NTE $3,200,000 state aid)
• Approved Dakota Rail Regional Trail crossing improvements on Shoreline Drive (est recv $318,000)
• Approved bridge replacements for TH 100 & Vernon Ave and CSAH 158 interchange (est county cost $3,197,358 state aid, $1,000,000 bonds)
• Approved safety improvements and quiet zone at CP Rail crossing along Medina Street (no county cost)
• Approved variance request from MnDOT standard for CSAH 153 Reconstruction Phase Two
• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review a contract amendment for the Mental Health Court and a patrol service agreement. The meeting includes discussions on legal aid funding and law enforcement services for the City of Rockford.

• Amendment to Hennepin County Bar Association agreement to extend Mental Health Court legal counsel through 12/31/24 and increase amount by $700,000
• Agreement between Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and City of Rockford for patrol services from 06/01/24-12/31/24 totaling $9,305.92

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved an amendment to increase funding for legal counsel for individuals in poverty within the Mental Health Court. The committee also approved a patrol services agreement with the City of Rockford.

• Approved $700,000 increase and extension to 12/31/24 for Hennepin County Bar Association agreement PR00000198 (4-0)
• Approved $9,305.92 patrol services agreement between Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and City of Rockford (4-0)
• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing routine business including a contract with Smart Data Solutions LLC. Members are also considering an addendum to extend mental health employment services through June 2027.

• Agreement with Smart Data Solutions LLC for electronic claims processing, NTE $200,000
• Addendum to MN DEED agreement to extend mental health employment services to 06/30/27

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions regarding provider contracts and employment services. This included a new agreement for electronic claims processing and an extension for mental health employment supports.

• Approved April 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution 24-0188 regarding provider contracts and amendments
• Approved agreement PR00005777 with Smart Data Solutions LLC for electronic claims submission, NTE $200,000 (24-0189)
• Approved Amendment 3 to agreement A2211239 with MN DEED to extend mental health employment services to 06/30/27 (24-0208)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HCHRA is reviewing several 2024 funding recommendations for various housing programs. These include proposals for AHIF, Homeownership Assistance, and the Supportive Housing Strategy. The board will also consider a supplemental appropriation to amend the 2023 budget.

• $5,836,573 in 2024 AHIF funding recommendations
• $1,245,000 for 2024 Homeownership Assistance Program capital funding
• $7,576,709 for 2024 Supportive Housing Strategy funding recommendations
• Supplemental appropriation to amend the 2023 budget

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority adopted several resolutions to fund housing initiatives. These include allocations for the AHIF, Homeownership Assistance, and Supportive Housing Strategy programs.

• Approved supplemental appropriation to amend 2023 budget (4-0)
• Adopted 2024 AHIF funding recommendations totaling NTE $5,836,573 (4-0)
• Adopted 2024 Homeownership Assistance Program funding totaling NTE $1,245,000 (4-0)
• Adopted 2024 Supportive Housing Strategy funding totaling NTE $7,576,709 (4-0)
• Approved Claims Register ending March 31, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Claims Register ending April 30, 2024 (4-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review several property agreements, budget amendments, and service contracts. Discussion includes architectural services for the Family Justice Center Relocation project and various housing assistance programs.

• Approval of Wold Architects, Inc. contract for $1,844,908 for the Family Justice Center Relocation
• HC Consortium 2024 Action Plan involving estimated receipts of $5,085,642 and various agreements
• Lead hazard reduction and healthy homes remediation services totaling up to $3,700,000
• Ratification of permits, leases, and property agreements totaling up to $15,000
• Amendment to Tangletown Gardens, LLC contract for an increase of $50,000

The Hennepin County Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved all items on its May 7, 2024 agenda, including a $1,844,908 contract with Wold Architects for the Family Justice Center Relocation project and a $3.7 million lead hazard reduction agreement. The committee also approved a $5,085,642 federal grant submission for housing programs and a $15,000 permit ratification. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioners Goettel and Greene absent.

• Approved April 23, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved ratification of permits, leases, and property agreements, total NTE $15,000 (4-0)
• Approved lease amendment with St. Olaf's Catholic Church for safe space at 819 2nd Avenue South, Mpls (4-0)
• Approved $1,844,908 contract with Wold Architects for Family Justice Center and HCGC projects (4-0)
• Approved submission of Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Local Plan to State of Minnesota (4-0)
• Approved HC Consortium 2024 Action Plan and HUD agreements, est. recv $5,085,642 (4-0)
• Approved 2023 budget supplemental appropriations and interfund cash transfers (4-0)
• Approved lead hazard reduction agreements, total combined NTE $3,700,000 (4-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

This meeting consists of procedural items. The board will approve the April 16, 2024, minutes and review the claims register for the period ending March 28, 2024.

• Approval of April 16, 2024, minutes
• Review of Claims Register for the period ending 03/28/24

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority held a brief meeting on April 30, 2024. The board unanimously approved the agenda, the minutes from the previous meeting, and the claims register for the period ending March 28, 2024. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after these procedural approvals.

• Agenda approved (6-0)
• April 16, 2024 minutes approved (6-0)
• Claims Register for period ending 03/28/24 approved/ratified (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board is reviewing various departmental communications, including legal claims and contract agreements. Key discussions involve large-scale infrastructure projects, affordable housing aid, and social worker program continuations.

• Family Justice Center Relocation schematic design and $1,844,908 contract with Wold Architects, Inc.
• Increase of 2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund budget by $10,000,000
• Lead hazard reduction and healthy homes remediation services totaling $3,700,000
• Franklin Avenue (CSAH 5) reconstruction with a county cost of $3,200,000 in state aid
• Sale of approximately $67,000,000 of tax-exempt general obligation refunding bonds

The Board approved a $10 million increase to the 2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund and authorized the sale of up to $67 million in tax-exempt bonds. Several infrastructure contracts were awarded, and the Board established new oversight meetings for the Hennepin Healthcare System.

• Increased 2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund budget by $10M (6-0)
• Authorized sale of up to $67M in tax-exempt general obligation refunding bonds (6-0)
• Awarded $1.6M ACF Boiler Heating Upgrade contract to Sheehy Construction Company (6-0)
• Awarded $1.15M bridge repair contract on CSAH 101 to Zenith Tech, Inc. (6-0)
• Awarded $763K Ridgedale Damper Replacement contract to MCC Industries, Inc. (6-0)
• Awarded $728K ADA accessibility improvements contract to Concrete Idea, Inc. (6-0)
• Delegated authority to County Attorney for special criminal prosecution counsel (5-1)
• Appointed Vinatha Viswanathan to Lower Minnesota River Watershed Board (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee will review five routine agreements for street reconstruction, traffic signal upgrades, lighting installation, trail development, and electricity sales. These projects fund local road repairs, intersection safety improvements, and utility revenue across Minneapolis, Minnetrista, and Minnetonka.

• Agreement with Bolton & Menk for Marshall Street (CSAH 23) reconstruction in Minneapolis (NTE $1,400,000)
• Signal and accessibility improvements on Glenwood Avenue (CSAH 40) in Minneapolis ($1,000,000 federal, $1,015,000 state aid, $500,000 county bonds)
• Lighting installation on County Road 26 in Minnetrista ($1,500 county bonds)
• Multimodal improvements on Park/Portland Avenues and a trail on Hopkins Crossroad (CSAH 73) ($965,750 county bonds)
• Electricity sales agreement with ACES for HERC power (NTE $1,500,000)

The committee approved multiple agreements for road reconstruction, signal improvements, and trail projects. It also authorized a contract to sell electricity from HERC into the wholesale market.

• Approved $1.4M contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for Marshall Street reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Minneapolis for Glenwood Avenue signal and accessibility improvements (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Minnetrista for County Road 26 lighting installation (6-0)
• Approved agreements with Minneapolis and Minnetonka for multimodal and trail improvements (6-0)
• Approved agreement with ACES to sell HERC electricity into wholesale market (6-0)
• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will discuss an agreement with American Indian OIC, Inc. The proposal involves developing sweat lodges at the Adult Corrections Facility through December 31, 2024.

• Agreement PR00006097 with American Indian OIC, Inc. to develop sweat lodges at ACF (not to exceed $30,000)

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved a contract with American Indian OIC, Inc. to develop sweat lodges at the Adult Corrections Facility. The agreement, effective from May 1 to December 31, 2024, has a not-to-exceed value of $30,000. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on April 2, 2024.

• Approved minutes from April 2, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Approved agreement with American Indian OIC, Inc. for sweat lodges at Adult Corrections Facility, NTE $30,000 (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing several routine items including contract amendments for clinical care management and emergency shelter funding. The agenda also includes multiple agreements to continue or expand the Hennepin County Police Embedded Social Worker Program across various cities.

• Amendment to HealthEdge Software, Inc. agreement to increase NTE by $100,000
• Amendment to City of Minneapolis HUD ESG funding for emergency shelter services to increase receipt by $100,000
• Amendment to North Memorial Health and City of Brooklyn Park agreement to increase receipt by $88,431 and NTE by $400,457
• Continuation of Hennepin County Police Embedded Social Worker Program in Brooklyn Park through 12/31/26
• Expansion of Embedded Social Worker Program services in Edina, Richfield, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, and the 7 Police Departments Consortium

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions to continue and expand embedded social worker programs across multiple cities. The committee also authorized contract amendments for clinical care management and emergency shelter funding.

• Approved HealthEdge Software clinical care management contract increase of $100,000
• Approved HUD ESG funding extension for City of Mpls emergency shelter services through 12/31/27
• Approved North Memorial Health and City of Brooklyn Park mental health response contract extension through 12/31/26
• Approved Police Embedded Social Worker Program agreement with City of Brooklyn Park through 12/31/25
• Approved Police Embedded Social Worker Program expansion with City of Edina and City of Richfield through 12/31/25
• Approved Embedded Social Worker Program agreements with City of Plymouth, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka through 12/31/25
• Approved Embedded Social Worker Program agreements with City of Eden Prairie, City of Hopkins, City of Edina, and 7 Police Departments Consortium through 12/31/25
• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will consider a $10,000,000 increase to the Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund. Members will also review a proposal for $67,000,000 in tax-exempt general obligation refunding bonds and various contract amendments.

• Sale of approximately $67,000,000 in tax-exempt general obligation refunding bonds
• Increase 2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund budget by $10,000,000
• Negotiated agreement with Little & Company for branding (NTE $500,000)
• Amendment to Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. legal services (increase NTE by $50,000)
• Public comment on 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program bonds

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved minutes from April 2, 2024, and closed three public hearings after no one provided comment. It approved a $67,000,000 tax-exempt general obligation refunding bond sale contingent on market conditions, a $10,000,000 increase to the 2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund budget with 8.0 FTEs, a $500,000 contract with Little & Company, and a $50,000 increase to a legal services agreement. It also advanced to the April 30 Board meeting a Watershed Board appointment, a resolution delegating authority to the County Attorney for outside counsel agreements, and a resolution on County Board oversight of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc.

• Approved April 2, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on general obligation bonds for capital projects, no comment (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on Hennepin County Consortium Draft 2024 Action Plan, no comment (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan, no comment (6-0)
• Progressed Watershed Board appointment (Vinatha Viswanathan) to April 30 Board meeting (6-0)
• Approved sale of approximately $67,000,000 tax-exempt general obligation refunding bonds (6-0)
• Approved $10,000,000 increase to 2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund budget and 8.0 FTEs (6-0)
• Approved $500,000 contract with Little & Company for branding (6-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Board will meet to approve the agenda and review minutes from the March 19, 2024, meeting. The session also includes a review of the Claims Register.

• Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority met on April 16, 2024, and approved its agenda and the minutes from its March 19, 2024 meeting. Both votes were unanimous among the four members present, with Commissioners Jeff Lunde and Irene Fernando absent. No new business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned at 2:57 p.m. until April 30, 2024.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0; Lunde and Fernando absent)
• Approved the March 19, 2024 minutes (4-0; Lunde and Fernando absent)
• Adjourned at 2:57 p.m. until Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review various departmental communications, including bond sales and budget increases for affordable housing. The agenda includes several contract amendments for social worker programs, infrastructure projects, and staff appointments.

• Sale of approximately $67,000,000 in tax-exempt general obligation refunding bonds
• Increase the 2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund budget by $10,000,000
• Marshall Street (CSAH 23) reconstruction engineering services up to $1,400,000
• Glenwood Avenue (CSAH 40) signal and accessibility improvements
• Food shelf facility renovation at 1201 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis up to $600,000

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners met April 16, 2024 with four of seven members present (Fernando and Lunde absent; District 6 vacant). It approved the agenda, the March 19, 2024 minutes, and referred numerous items to committees. The board adopted the consent agenda, which included amending the 2024 Capital Budget to add the Hennepin Healthcare Space Improvements Project and transferring $15,000,000 from the HHS Purple Parking Ramp Expansion, and adopted several immediate approvals including a $600,000 agreement for a food shelf facility at 1201 West Broadway Ave, Mpls and a contract award to Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. for East Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) safety improvements.

• Approved the agenda (4 aye; Fernando and Lunde absent)
• Approved the March 19, 2024 minutes (4 aye; Fernando and Lunde absent)
• Adopted consent agenda including Amd 2 to Agmt PR00004679 with OptumRx and Human Services & Public Health resolution 2405 (4 aye; Fernando and Lunde absent)
• Adopted amendment to 2024 Capital Budget adding CP 1010889 Hennepin Healthcare Space Improvements Project; transferred $15,000,000 from HHS Purple Parking Ramp Expansion (CP 1008705) (4 aye; Fernando and Lunde absent)
• Adopted resolution supporting water flow management in the Minnesota River Basin (4 aye; Fernando and Lunde absent)
• Adopted Neg Agmt PR00006143 with Change Starts with Community for food shelf renovation at 1201 West Broadway Ave, Mpls, NTE $600,000 (4 aye; Fernando and Lunde absent)
• Adopted contract award to Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. for East Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) safety improvements (CP 2210100) (4 aye; Fernando and Lunde absent)
• Adopted contract FC00000123 to Versacon, Inc. for Sheriff's HCGC Lower Level Holding Cell Modifications, NTE $678,000 (4 aye; Fernando and Lunde absent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will consider amendments to the pharmacy benefit plan and a joint disparity study with the State of Minnesota. The agenda also includes a proposal to transfer $15,000,000 for healthcare space improvements at Hennepin County Medical Center.

• $15,000,000 transfer for Hennepin Healthcare Space Improvements Project
• Joint Disparity Study with State of MN regarding BIPOC- and women-owned firms (up to $32,660)
• Amendment to OptumRx agreement for pharmacy benefit plan reporting services

The committee approved a budget amendment to fund facility improvements at Hennepin County Medical Center. It also approved a joint disparity study with the State of Minnesota and an amendment to a pharmacy benefit plan agreement.

• Approved transfer of $15,000,000 from HHS Purple Parking Ramp Expansion to Hennepin Healthcare Space Improvements Project (6-0)
• Approved JPA with State of MN for Joint Disparity Study, not to exceed $32,660 (6-0)
• Approved amendment to OptumRx agreement for CMS reporting services (6-0)
• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing amendments to agreements with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. These items involve receiving additional funds from the Housing Support fund for Native American community services and emergency shelter supports. The committee will also review minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting.

• $1,304,951 increase for Native American housing services
• $2,972,675 increase for emergency shelter and tenancy supports
• Extension of agreement end dates to June 30, 2024
• Review of Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions regarding public health contracts and housing support. This included increasing allocations for culturally specific housing for the Native American community and emergency shelter for people with disabling conditions.

• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution 24-0123 regarding provider contracts and amendments
• Approved Resolution 24-0124 to increase funding by $1,304,951 for Native American culturally specific housing services
• Approved Resolution 24-0125 to increase funding by $2,972,675 for emergency shelter and tenancy supports for people with disabling conditions

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a work order amendment for a University of Minnesota project and a railway agreement regarding a bridge in Wayzata.

• Amendment to Work Order PR00005922 with U of M to increase NTE by $25,000
• Agreement with BNSF Railway for Shoreline Drive (CSAH 15) Bridge No. 27565 Rehabilitation Project in Wayzata ($31,000 estimated county cost)

The committee approved a funding increase for a natural resource planning project and a railway agreement for a bridge rehabilitation project in Wayzata.

• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $25,000 increase to Work Order PR00005922 with U of M for natural resource planning
• Approved agreement PW 19-84-24 with BNSF Railway for Shoreline Drive Bridge No. 27565 rehabilitation (est. cost $31,000)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing several routine business items. These include agreements for transitional housing and case management services, as well as outpatient sexual health treatment.

• Three agreements for transitional housing, case management, and day reporting (total NTE $4,550,866)
• Agreement with Alpha Service Industries for outpatient sexual health treatment (NTE $235,000)

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved three agreements totaling up to $4,550,866 for transitional housing, case management, and day reporting services for Community Corrections clients. The committee also approved a separate agreement with Alpha Service Industries for outpatient sexual health treatment services, not to exceed $235,000. All items were approved by consent vote.

• Approved March 12, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved three agreements for transitional housing and case management services, NTE $4,550,866 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Alpha Service Industries for outpatient sexual health treatment, NTE $235,000 (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several funding increases for housing and human services. These include additional allocations for Native American housing supports, emergency shelter, and opioid prevention programs.

• $9,600,000 allocation for family emergency shelter and services
• $8,815,000 expenditure for the Hennepin County Opioid Framework
• $2,972,675 increase for emergency shelter supports for people with disabling conditions
• $1,304,951 increase for Native American housing services
• Contract awards to Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. for county road accessibility improvements

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners met on March 19, 2024 and approved a large consent agenda covering housing, health, transit, and library contracts. Among the largest actions, the board allocated $9,600,000 in additional funding for family emergency shelter and services and authorized 14 full-time positions. It also approved $8,815,000 for 41 agreements under the county's Opioid Framework and added $5,000,000 to the 2024 capital budget for a Reuse and Recycling Recovery Facility. All recorded votes were 5-0, with Commissioner Angela Conley absent.

• Approved $9,600,000 additional funding for family emergency shelter and services, 04/01/24-12/31/24, with supplemental appropriation and 14 FTEs (5-0)
• Approved $8,815,000 for 41 agreements under the Hennepin County Opioid Framework (5-0)
• Amended 2024 Capital Budget to add CP 1010846 Reuse and Recycling Recovery Facility with $5,000,000 from Solid Waste Enterprise Fund balance (5-0)
• Approved contract award to Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. for 2023 ADA Program Phase 3 accessibility improvements, county cost $726,001 State Aid (5-0)
• Approved contract award to Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. for 2024 ADA Program Phase 3 accessibility improvements, county cost $373,094 State Aid, $225,440 Wheelage Tax, $40,282 Operating (5-0)
• Authorized issuance and sale of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds by HCHRA for affordable housing at 505, 507, 525, 527, 560 Humboldt Avenue and 1315 Olson Memorial Highway, Minneapolis (5-0)
• Approved compensation adjustment for County Administrator job class and new employment agreement with David J. Hough as County Administrator (5-0)
• Approved $1.6 million, 5-year agreement with DMT Solutions Global Corporation d/b/a BlueCrest for absentee ballot mailing system software, equipment, and services (5-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Board will meet to approve the agenda and review minutes from the March 5, 2024, meeting. The session also includes a review of the Claims Register.

• Approval of the March 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of the Claims Register

The board met for one minute to conduct procedural business. The members approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 5, 2024, meeting.

• Approved the Agenda
• Approved March 5, 2024 Minutes

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review contract amendments, public hearing requests, and a capital budget update. Items include funding for a recycling recovery facility and janitorial services for four county libraries.

• $5,000,000 budget amendment for Reuse and Recycling Recovery Facility
• Bond issuance for affordable housing at Humboldt Avenue and Olson Memorial Highway
• $3,151,485 increase to Sirius Computer Solutions contract for mainframe services
• $450,000 janitorial services contract for East Lake, Nokomis, Northeast, and Pierre Bottineau libraries
• $820,000 in agreements for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Program

The committee approved several service contracts and established two public hearings for April 23, 2024. A resolution to fund a recycling recovery facility was approved, and a multifamily housing bond request was progressed to the Board.

• Approved $5M supplemental budget for Reuse and Recycling Recovery Facility (6-0)
• Approved $820,000 for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Program services (6-0)
• Approved $650,000 for deconstruction services (6-0)
• Approved $450,000 for janitorial services at four libraries (6-0)
• Approved $3,151,485 increase for Sirius Computer Solutions mainframe services (6-0)
• Approved $182,000 increase for RBA, Inc. web migration services (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for April 23 regarding 2024-2028 CIP debt and HUD Annual Action Plan (6-0)
• Progressed multifamily housing revenue bonds for Humboldt Ave and Olson Memorial Hwy to Board (6-0)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will review several items including bond authorization for an affordable housing project. The board is also considering the termination and forgiveness of two AHIF grants.

• Authorization to issue tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for 505, 507, 525, 527, 560 Humboldt Avenue and 1351 Olson Memorial Highway
• Amendment of Agmt A15911 regarding ownership transfer of Park Plaza to Olson Court Plaza Limited Partnership
• Termination and forgiveness of AHIF Grant Agmt A070456 with Hope Community, Inc. for Dundry House Apartments
• Termination and forgiveness of AHIF Grant Agmt A061804 with Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center for 2300 15th Avenue South

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for a project in Minneapolis. The board also adopted resolutions to transfer ownership of Park Plaza and terminate two AHIF grant agreements.

• Approved tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for project at 505, 507, 525, 527, 560 Humboldt Avenue and 1315 Olson Memorial Highway (6-0)
• Adopted amendment to transfer Park Plaza ownership to Olson Court Park Plaza Limited Partnership and extend term to 12/31/66 (6-0)
• Adopted termination and forgiveness of AHIF Grant Agmt A070456 with Hope Community, Inc. for Dundry House Apartments (6-0)
• Adopted termination and forgiveness of AHIF Grant Agmt A061804 with Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center for 2300 15th Avenue South (6-0)
• Approved claims register for period ending February 29, 2024 (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and budget allocations. Key items include increasing funds for NEMT administration and providing $9.6 million for family emergency shelter services.

• Allocate $9,600,000 for family emergency shelter and services
• Increase NEMT administration funding by $6,825,000
• Expand Restorative Court program with the City of Bloomington
• Amend HealthEdge Software contract with a $337,655 increase
• Accept $58,000 for MFIP Innovations Teen Parent Project

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several contract amendments and funding resolutions. This included a significant budget increase for family emergency shelters and the authorization of 14 new full-time employees.

• Approved $9.6M for family emergency shelter and services and 14 FTEs (6-0)
• Approved $6,825,000 increase for NEMT administration funding (6-0)
• Approved $337,655 increase for HealthEdge Software cloud-based services (6-0)
• Approved $58,000 for MFIP Innovations Teen Parent Project grant extension (6-0)
• Approved expansion of Restorative Court program with City of Bloomington (6-0)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution 24-0097 (6-0)
• Approved February 27, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review previous meeting minutes and a new business item. The committee is considering an agreement with the Barbara Schneider Foundation for crisis intervention training.

• Agreement PR00006021 with the Barbara Schneider Foundation for Crisis Intervention Training (not to exceed $63,000)

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved a contract with the Barbara Schneider Foundation for crisis intervention training. The agreement, valued at a not-to-exceed amount of $63,000, covers the period from April 15, 2024, to April 15, 2026. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on February 27, 2024.

• Approved Agreement PR00006021 with Barbara Schneider Foundation for Crisis Intervention Training (NTE $63,000)
• Approved February 27, 2024 Committee Minutes (5-1 vote)

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several contract amendments and new agreements involving road rehabilitation, appliance recycling, and water quality. Items include funding for signal upgrades in Hopkins and support for Bloomington's school safety infrastructure applications.

• Agreement with Three Rivers Park District for habitat and water quality ($12,600)
• Amendment to The NetWork for Better Futures appliance recycling agreement (total $1,302,000)
• Amendment with City of Minneapolis for organics processing (est. annual $181,500)
• Amendment with City of Maple Grove for CSAH 101 rehabilitation (increase $1,200,000)
• Agreement with MnDOT and City of Hopkins for CSAH 3 signal upgrades ($460,000 bonds; $60,584 property tax)

The committee approved several contracts and amendments for infrastructure and environmental projects. Key actions included funding for road rehabilitation in Maple Grove and appliance recycling extensions.

• Approved $1.2M increase for CSAH 101 rehabilitation with City of Maple Grove
• Approved $450,000 increase for appliance recycling with The NetWork for Better Futures
• Approved signal and accessibility upgrades on CSAH 3 at Trunk Highway 169 (est. $520,584)
• Approved organics processing agreement amendment with City of Minneapolis
• Approved $12,600 habitat and water quality project with Three Rivers Park District
• Approved $158,788 for aquatic invasive species prevention projects
• Approved $146,969 for Good Steward natural resource projects
• Approved support for City of Bloomington’s Safe Routes to School applications

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will review previous meeting minutes and consider two new business items. These include a modification to an assessment agreement for the Ardor apartment development and a potential five-year contract for absentee ballot services.

• Modification to minimum assessment agreement for Ardor apartment development
• 5-year agreement with DMT Solutions Global Corporation d/b/a BlueCrest for $1.6 million NTE

The Hennepin County Resident Services Committee approved a modification to a minimum assessment agreement for the Ardor apartment development in Bloomington. The committee also approved a five-year agreement with BlueCrest for absentee ballot mailing software and services, not to exceed $1.6 million. Both items were passed via consent agenda.

• Approved January 30, 2024 minutes (5-1)
• Approved modification to Bloomington Port Authority/Ardor assessment agreement (5-1)
• Approved 5-year agreement with BlueCrest for absentee ballot system, NTE $1.6M (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several contract amendments, agency agreements, and budget transfers. Key discussions include establishing public hearings for debt issuance and HUD action plans, as well as approving various service contracts.

• Public hearing for 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program debt issuance
• Issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds for affordable housing at 505-560 Humboldt Avenue and 1315 Olson Memorial Highway
• Contract amendment for Sirius Computer Solutions Inc. increasing amount by $3,151,485
• Agreement with The NetWork for Better Futures for library janitorial services up to $450,000
• Road rehabilitation and signal upgrades on CSAH 101 in Maple Grove and CSAH 3 in Hopkins

The Board approved several high-value contracts for public safety and parking facilities. It also appointed members to the Library, Watershed, and Race Equity boards and directed staff to pursue a functional zero homelessness designation for veterans.

• Awarded $14.1M contract to Donlar Construction Company for Public Safety Facility Preservation
• Awarded $3.2M contract to Cy-Con Inc. for HCGC Parking Ramp and Loading Dock Rehabilitation
• Awarded $1.4M contract to Morris Construction for HCSO City Hall Ground Floor Remodel
• Adopted goal to achieve functional zero homelessness for veterans
• Accepted $10M grant from U.S. DOA for low-income resident tree replacement
• Approved $600,000 agreement with Change Starts with Community for food shelf renovation
• Appointed members to Library Board, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and Race Equity Advisory Council
• Approved $500,000 agreement with Cities United for 2024 Safe Communities Summit

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The meeting consists of routine administrative and procedural items. The board will review the February 6, 2024 minutes and the claims register.

• Review of February 6, 2024 minutes
• Claims register review

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority met on March 5, 2024, and approved its agenda and the minutes from its February 6, 2024 meeting. Both items passed by unanimous voice vote of the six members present; District 6 is vacant. No other business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m. until March 19, 2024.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous, 6 members present)
• Approved the February 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous, 6 members present)
• Adjourned at 2:48 p.m. until March 19, 2024

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds. The board is also reviewing contract amendments for accessibility ramps and the continuation of its status as an approved lender for the MN MHFA Fix Up Loan Program.

• Public comment on multifamily housing revenue bonds for Trellis Olson Park
• Amendment to agreement with Rebuilding Together Minnesota for accessibility ramps
• Extension of HCHRA status as an approved lender under Agmt A140388 with MN Housing

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved two resolutions to extend existing housing-related agreements. One resolution extends the term for accessibility ramps provided by Rebuilding Together Minnesota, while the other authorizes the Authority to continue as an approved lender for the Minnesota Housing Fix Up Loan Program. A public hearing on multifamily housing revenue bonds was held but received no public comments.

• Approved agenda (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved January 9, 2024 minutes (5-0, 1 absent)
• Public hearing on multifamily housing bonds held with no comments
• Adopted resolution extending accessibility ramp contract with Rebuilding Together Minnesota to 04/01/25 (5-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted resolution extending HCHRA role as lender for MN MHFA Fix Up Loan Program to 03/30/29 (5-0, 1 absent)

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing human services and public health contracts. This includes an amendment to a joint powers agreement with the City of Minneapolis for street outreach funding.

• $150,000 increase to HUD ESG street outreach funding
• Human Services and Public Health contract resolution (24-0067)
• Approval of January 30, 2024 meeting minutes

The Health and Human Services Committee approved a resolution for human services and public health contracts. The committee also approved an amendment to increase HUD ESG funding for street outreach with the City of Minneapolis.

• Approved January 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Human Services and Public Health resolution 24-0067 regarding provider contracts and amendments
• Approved Resolution 24-0080 to increase HUD ESG funding for street outreach with City of Minneapolis to $300,000

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several agreements related to road maintenance, bridge replacements, and tree removal grants. Items include funding for Minnetonka Boulevard and West Lake Street reconstruction as well as a federal grant application for Hennepin Avenue bridges.

• MnDOT reimbursement for Trunk Highway 101 detour (est $1,169)
• Grants totaling $337,000 for bridge replacement and sponsorship
• Minnetonka Boulevard and West Lake Street reconstruction project costs
• USDOT Bridge Investment Program grant application for Hennepin Avenue Bridges
• U.S. DOA grant of $10,000,000 for tree removal and replacement

The committee approved several resolutions regarding road and bridge projects, including grant applications and funding transfers. A $10 million grant from the U.S. DOA for tree removal and replacement was accepted.

• Approved $10M U.S. DOA grant for tree removal and replacement for lower-income residents (5-0)
• Approved agreements for Minnetonka Boulevard and West Lake Street reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved $337,000 in federal and state grants for bridge replacement (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for Hennepin Avenue Bridges Reconditioning Project (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with MnDOT for Trunk Highway 101 detour (5-0)
• Approved January 30, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review several contract amendments and a plan addendum. These items include funding increases for DWI educational workshops and local agency services for Community Corrections clients. The committee will also discuss the 2024 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Addendum.

• Amendments to two agreements for DWI one-day workshops, increasing total funding to $1,103,220
• An amendment to the Tree Trust agreement for forestry maintenance training, increasing funds by $52,825
• The 2024 Hennepin County Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Addendum
• Four amendments with local agencies for outpatient treatment and housing services, increasing total funding to $1,868,839

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved several contract amendments for community corrections and educational services. This included funding for DWI workshops and forestry maintenance training. The 2024 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan was also approved.

• Approved DWI one-day workshop agreement extensions to 03/21/26 and increased combined NTE to $1,103,220 (5-0)
• Approved Tree Trust agreement amendment to increase NTE by $52,825 for forestry maintenance training (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Hennepin County Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved four amendments for outpatient treatment, housing, case management and day reporting services with combined NTE of $1,868,839 (5-0)
• Approved January 30, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review several new business items including service agreements and a personnel reappointment. Members will also discuss directing staff to work toward a functional zero homelessness designation for veterans.

• Neg Agmt with Change Starts with Community for food shelf renovation at 1201 West Broadway Ave, NTE $600,000
• Neg Agmt with Cities United for the 2024 Hennepin County Safe Communities Summit, NTE $500,000
• Reappointment of Dr. Andrew M. Baker as Hennepin County Medical Examiner
• Discussion on achieving functional zero homelessness for Veteran’s designation

The committee approved several resolutions, including funding for a food shelf expansion and the 2024 Safe Communities Summit. It also confirmed the reappointment of the County Medical Examiner and directed staff to pursue a functional zero homelessness designation for veterans.

• Approved agreement with Change Starts with Community for food shelf renovation at 1201 West Broadway Ave, NTE $600,000
• Approved agreement with Cities United for 2024 Hennepin County Safe Communities Summit, NTE $500,000
• Approved reappointment of Dr. Andrew M. Baker as Hennepin County Medical Examiner
• Approved resolution to work with partners to achieve functional zero homelessness for Veteran’s designation
• Approved January 30, 2024 minutes

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board is reviewing various administrative items including road reconstruction, public health agreements, and community services. Discussion includes funding for tree removal, bridge reconditioning, and several public health emergency responses.

• Minnetonka Boulevard and West Lake Street Reconstruction Project with estimated county cost of $7 million in federal funds
• Agreement with Tree Trust to increase funding by $52,825 for forestry maintenance training
• DWI educational workshop agreements increased to a combined total of $1,103,220
• U.S. DOA grant for tree removal and replacement totaling $10,000,000
• Grant application for Hennepin Avenue Bridges Reconditioning Project

The Board adopted a consent agenda including a $40 million agreement to operate the Hennepin County Energy Center and various public health grants. It also awarded contracts for solar arrays at Ridgedale and ACF Men's facilities and approved safety upgrades for the JDC 4th floor.

• Approved $40M agreement with Ever-Green Energy to operate Hennepin County Energy Center
• Awarded solar array contracts to Ideal Energies LLC and Apadana LLC totaling $2,828,597
• Approved $717,000 contract with Versacon, Inc. for JDC 4th Floor Safety Upgrades
• Approved $1.9M state aid contract with HDR Engineering for multimodal improvements
• Appointed Joseph Barisonzi to the Lower MN River Watershed District
• Adopted 2024 Federal Legislative Platform
• Approved $495,000 contract with Millerbernd Manufacturing Co. for traffic signal poles
• Laid over Library Board and Race Equity Advisory Council appointments to March 5

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is reviewing two property lease agreements for the period of March 2024 through February 2029. The board will also review previous meeting minutes and a claims register ending January 18, 2024.

• Lease agreement with Excelsior 3rd Street Station LLC for $29,644 per year
• Lease agreement with the City of Hopkins for $1
• Review of claims register ending January 18, 2024

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority met on February 6, 2024 and approved its agenda, the minutes of its January 23, 2024 meeting, and its claims register for the period ending 01/18/2024. It adopted two lease agreements running 03/01/24 through 02/28/29: one with Excelsior 3rd Street Station LLC for HCRRA property in Excelsior at $29,644 per year, and one with the City of Hopkins for HCRRA property in Hopkins at $1. Each item passed on a 4-0 vote, with Commissioners Jeff Lunde and Irene Fernando absent and District 6 vacant. The meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m. until March 5, 2024.

• Approved the agenda (4-0; Lunde, Fernando absent)
• Approved the January 23, 2024 RRA minutes (4-0; Lunde, Fernando absent)
• Approved/ratified the RRA Claims Register for the period ending 01/18/2024 (4-0; Lunde, Fernando absent)
• Adopted Lease Agmt A2412179 with Excelsior 3rd Street Station LLC for HCRRA property in Excelsior, 03/01/24-02/28/29, receiving $29,644 per year (4-0; Lunde, Fernando absent)
• Adopted Lease Agmt A2412178 with the City of Hopkins for HCRRA property in Hopkins, 03/01/24-02/28/29, receiving $1 (4-0; Lunde, Fernando absent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review several property and service agreements. Discussion includes the 2024 Hennepin County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan and appointments for community advisory boards.

• Ratification of permits, leases, and property agreements totaling NTE $15,000
• Lease amendment for Metro Ventures, LLC at 4336 Lyndale Avenue North ($166,232 first year)
• Amendment to Metre LLC agreement increasing agency fees by $400,000 (total NTE $3,500,000)
• 2024 Hennepin County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Community Advisory Board appointments for Library Board and Race Equity Advisory Council

The committee approved several property leases and a media services agreement. It also progressed appointments for the Library Board and Race Equity Advisory Council to the full Board meeting.

• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Ratified permits, leases, and property agreements (10/01/23-12/31/23) total NTE $15,000
• Approved lease extension with Metro Ventures, LLC for 4336 Lyndale Avenue North through 08/31/29
• Approved $400,000 increase in agency fees for Metre LLC media services agreement
• Approved 2024 Hennepin County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Progressed Library Board appointments to 2/6/24 Board meeting
• Progressed Race Equity Advisory Council appointments to 2/6/24 Board meeting

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several resolutions and contract amendments for public health programs. These items include funding for HIV/AIDS services, COVID-19 response, and mental health crisis services.

• $4,020,614 agreement for Ryan White Program HIV/AIDS services
• $420,455 agreement for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
• $250,000 COVID-19 response and vaccination implementation amendment
• $88,000 agreement for Mpox treatment and prevention
• Amendment to mobile mental health crisis services agreement

The committee approved several resolutions involving contracts and amendments with the Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). These actions cover HIV/AIDS services, emergency preparedness, and mental health crisis services.

• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution 24-0036 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to DHS agreement A2311669 for mobile mental health crisis services (5-0)
• Approved $88,000 MDH agreement MDHA2412168 for Mpox treatment and prevention (5-0)
• Approved $97,250 MDH agreement MDHA2312157 for public health emergency response capacity (5-0)
• Approved amendment to MDH agreement MDHA2110738 for COVID-19 response, adding a .5 position (5-0)
• Approved $420,455 MDH agreement MDHA2412169 for emergency preparedness sustainability (5-0)
• Approved $4,020,614 DHS agreement A2412166 for Ryan White Program Part B HIV/AIDS services (5-0)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing several routine business items. These include a legal services agreement for legacy youths and transitional housing services for Community Corrections clients.

• Legal representation agreement with Children’s Law Center of Minnesota up to $344,884
• Transitional housing services agreement with Al-Maa’uun up to $225,220
• Assignment of sexual health treatment services contract from Alpha Human Services, Inc. to Alpha Services Industries, Inc.

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved three service agreements and the minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting. These actions include funding for legal representation for legacy youths and transitional housing services.

• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $344,884 contract with Children’s Law Center of Minnesota for legacy youth legal representation
• Approved $225,220 contract with Al-Maa’uun for transitional housing services
• Approved assignment of sexual health treatment services contract from Alpha Human Services, Inc. to Alpha Services Industries, Inc.

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several contracts for traffic signals, engineering services, and energy management. Discussion includes grant applications for road projects and site cleanup assessments.

• Contract with Millerbernd Manufacturing Co. for Wayzata Boulevard and Minnetonka Boulevard signal poles ($495,000)
• Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Park Avenue and Portland Avenue improvements (NTE $1.9 million)
• Designation of Fletcher Bypass as CSAH 116 and renumbering of CR 116/CSAH 159
• Agreement with Ever-Green Energy to manage the Hennepin County Energy Center (NTE $40,000,000)
• Grant agreements for cleanup and assessment of contaminated sites (total NTE $1,842,279)

The Public Works Committee approved all items on its January 30, 2024 agenda by unanimous 6-0 votes, with District 6 vacant. Actions included a contract of up to $40 million with Ever-Green Energy to manage, operate and maintain the Hennepin County Energy Center through 2034, and a $1.9 million state-aid agreement with HDR Engineering for multimodal design work on Park Avenue (CSAH 33) and Portland Avenue (CSAH 35). The committee also approved a $495,000 traffic signal pole purchase, roadway designations, 12 cleanup grants totaling up to $1,842,279, authorization to seek 2024 RAISE grants, and HERC operations agreements. The January 9, 2024 minutes were also approved.

• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Contract No. CM00001155 with Millerbernd Manufacturing Co. for traffic signal poles, est. county cost $495,000 (6-0)
• Approved Agmt PR00005867 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Park Avenue and Portland Avenue multimodal design, county cost NTE $1.9 million state aid (6-0)
• Approved designating Fletcher Bypass as CSAH 116 and renumbering parts of CR 116/CSAH 116 as CSAH 159, no county cost (6-0)
• Approved Neg Agmt PR00005964 with Ever-Green Energy for Hennepin County Energy Center operations, estimated NTE $40,000,000 (6-0)
• Approved 12 fall 2023 ERF grant agreements for contaminated site cleanup and assessment, combined NTE $1,842,279 (6-0)
• Approved authorization to apply for 2024 RAISE federal discretionary grants for West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 81) and Washington Avenue (CSAH 152) (6-0)
• Approved HERC operations and maintenance, ash disposal, metal recovery/recycling, and steam service agreements (6-0)

Intergovernmental Committee

The Intergovernmental Committee will review and take action on the 2024 Federal Legislative Platform. The meeting also includes a review of the minutes from the November 14, 2023, meeting.

• 2024 Federal Legislative Platform (Item 2.A.)
• November 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes

The committee approved the 2024 Federal Legislative Platform with an amendment noting Hennepin County is the 33rd most populous city. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 14, 2023 meeting.

• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Federal Legislative Platform with amendment (6-0)

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will review the minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to consider the appointment of members to the 2024 Hennepin County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization.

• Appointment of the 2024 Hennepin County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization
• Authorization of compensation rates for board members
• Adoption of policies and procedures for the board

The Resident Services Committee approved the appointment of the 2024 Hennepin County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization. The committee also authorized compensation rates and adopted policies and procedures for the board.

• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Resolution 24-0054 regarding the 2024 Special Board of Appeal and Equalization appointment, compensation rates, and policies

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is reviewing an amendment for the METRO Green Line Extension LRT Project. The proposal seeks to extend the project end date to January 31, 2025, and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $100,000,000. This change involves no new funding from HCRRA.

• Amendment to METRO Green Line Extension LRT Project to extend end date and increase NTE by $100,000,000

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved its agenda and the January 2, 2024 minutes. It then revised and adopted a negotiated amendment (Neg Amd 11) to Agreement PR00000689 with the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County for the METRO Green Line Extension light rail project (CP 1000899), extending the end date to 01/31/25 and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $100,000,000, with no new funding provided by HCRRA. The adoption passed 5-1, with Commissioner Kevin Anderson voting nay. The meeting adjourned at 2:12 p.m. until February 6, 2024.

• Approved the agenda (6-0)
• Approved the January 2, 2024 Railroad Authority minutes (6-0)
• Revised resolution 24-HCRRA-0003 to 24-HCRRA-0003R1 (6-0)
• Adopted Neg Amd 11 to Agreement PR00000689 with Met Council and Hennepin County for METRO Green Line Extension (CP 1000899): end date extended to 01/31/25, not-to-exceed increased by $100,000,000, no new HCRRA funding (5-1, Anderson nay)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several contract amendments and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes discussions on transit expansions, public health services, and energy center management. The board will also review various community advisory board appointments.

• $100,000,000 grant increase for the METRO Green Line Extension LRT Project
• Contract with Ever-Green Energy to manage the Hennepin County Energy Center, estimated at $40,000,000
• Ryan White HIV/AIDS services contract totaling $4,020,614
• $400,000 increase for media planning and creative services with Metre LLC
• Purchase of traffic signal poles for Waylam Boulevard and Minnetonka Boulevard at an estimated cost of $495,000

The Hennepin County Board approved a revised amendment to the METRO Green Line Extension LRT agreement with the Met Council and HCRRA, extending it to January 31, 2025 and increasing the grant amount by $100,000,000 to a new not-to-exceed total of $1,078,080,704. The vote was 5-1, with Commissioner Kevin Anderson voting no. The board also adopted a large consent agenda covering road, transit, human services, and environmental contracts, and approved appointments to several county advisory boards. Several items were referred to committees without a final decision, and two watershed board appointments were laid over to the February 6 meeting.

• Approved revised amendment increasing METRO Green Line Extension grant by $100,000,000 to NTE $1,078,080,704, extending to 01/31/25 (5-1, Anderson nay)
• Adopted consent agenda including multimodal road improvements, transit grants, and human services contracts
• Approved $4,000,000 State Aid and $1,497,000 Wheelage Tax for multimodal improvements along CSAHs 23, 52 and 952 (consent)
• Approved agreement with MnDOT for $3,000,000 grant for multimodal improvements along CSAH 3 and CSAH 43 for B Line BRT (consent)
• Approved $600,000 combined contracts with Better Futures Minnesota and Birch Group for deconstruction services (consent)
• Approved appointments to Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council, Capital Budgeting Task Force, County Extension Committee, Human Resources Board, WIOA Board, Mental Commitment Attorney Panel, and CAP-HC Board
• Laid over Lower MN River Watershed District and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District appointments to February 6 meeting
• Approved use of Government Center skyway and bridge floors for Valentine's Day marriage ceremony event on February 14, 2024

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is conducting interviews for various county boards and advisory councils. These include positions for the Library Board, Human Resources Board, and several watershed districts.

• Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) appointments
• Capital Budgeting Task Force (CBTF) appointments
• County Extension Committee - University of Minnesota appointments
• Human Resources Board appointments
• Library Board appointments

The committee progressed several community and watershed board appointment resolutions to the January 23rd Board meeting. Two appointment resolutions were laid over until the January 30th committee meeting. The minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting were approved.

• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Progressed Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council appointments to Jan 23 Board meeting
• Progressed Capital Budgeting Task Force appointments to Jan 23 Board meeting
• Progressed County Extension Committee appointments to Jan 23 Board meeting
• Progressed Human Resources Board appointments to Jan 23 Board meeting
• Laid over Library Board appointments to Jan 30 committee meeting
• Progressed Lower MN River and Minnehaha Creek Watershed Board appointments to Jan 23 Board meeting
• Laid over Race Equity Advisory Council appointments to Jan 30 committee meeting

Human Services Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes a Human Services & Public Health resolution regarding provider contracts and amendments.

• Review of December 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Human Services & Public Health resolution (24-0019)
• Contracts and amendments to contracts with provider - 2401

The Health and Human Services Committee approved the December 7, 2023 meeting minutes and passed a consent item covering a human services and public health resolution with provider contracts and contract amendments (2401, 24-0019). Both votes were unanimous among the six members present, with District 6 vacant. The minutes do not list the specific contracts, dollar amounts, or providers involved.

• Approved December 7, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved consent resolution 24-0019 on human services and public health contracts and amendments (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several agreements and budget amendments related to transportation and infrastructure. Items include multimodal safety improvements on various county roads, deconstruction service contracts, and organics drop-off site expansions in Edina. The committee will also consider a grant increase for the METRO Green Line Extension project.

• $100 million grant increase for the METRO Green Line Extension LRT Project
• Multimodal improvements on CSAHs 23, 52, and 952 with county costs of $1,650,000 in state aid and $1,497,000 in wheelage tax
• $3,000,000 MnDOT grant for B Line BRT project improvements
• $600,000 combined contract for deconstruction services
• Expansion of organics drop-off sites in Edina

The committee approved several agreements for multimodal safety improvements and infrastructure projects. Key actions included funding for CSAH road improvements and a contract for organics drop-off expansion in Edina.

• Approved multimodal improvements along CSAHs 23, 52 and 952 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $3M grant for B Line BRT project multimodal improvements along CSAH 3 and 43 (6-0)
• Approved CSAH 66 multimodal safety improvements cost participation with Three Rivers Park District (6-0)
• Approved CSAH 52 safety improvement project agreements with MnDOT and Minneapolis (6-0)
• Approved TH 55 pavement and CSAH 61 trail upgrades with MnDOT and Plymouth (6-0)
• Approved $12,000 agreement with City of Edina to expand organics drop-off sites (6-0)
• Approved $600,000 for deconstruction services with Better Futures Minnesota and Birch Group (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment for multimodal improvements along CSAH 36 and 37 (6-0)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review the agency's organizational structure for 2024. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a review of claims registers from late 2023.

• 2024 HRA Board of Commissioners organizational structure
• 2024 HRA meeting schedule
• Claims Register ending December 31, 2023
• Claims Register ending November 30, 2023

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved its 2024 organizational structure and meeting schedule. The board also ratified claims registers for November and December 2023.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register ending December 31, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register ending November 30, 2023 (6-0)
• Adopted 2024 Board of Commissioners organizational structure (6-0)
• Adopted 2024 meeting schedule (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board will address organizational structure, various community advisory board appointments, and several public works agreements. Discussion includes funding for multimodal road improvements and deconstruction services.

• Multimodal improvements along CSAHs 23, 52, and 952 with costs of $1,650,000 in State Aid and $1,497,000 in Wheelage Tax
• MnDOT grant for B Line BRT project multimodal improvements estimated at $3,000,000
• CSAH 66 safety improvements with an estimated county cost of $180,000 in state aid
• CSAH 52 safety improvement project with estimated costs of $1,368,000 in federal funds and $649,381 in state aid
• Deconstruction services agreement with Better Futures Minnesota and Birch Group for a combined total up to $600,000

The Board established its 2024 organizational structure and approved several claims registers. The Board also authorized the termination of a medical care services agreement with North Memorial Health.

• Elected Irene Fernando as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Debbie Goettel as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Claims Registers for periods ending Dec 15, Dec 22, and Dec 29, 2023
• Adopted $700 contract with ECM Publishers, Inc. for 2023 financial statement publication
• Adopted $141,002 contract with Finance & Commerce, Inc. for publication of official matters
• Authorized termination of services agreement with North Memorial Health (4-1)
• Referred multiple advisory board appointments and public works agreements to committee

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The meeting includes discussions regarding the 2024 organizational structure and committee appointments.

• 2024 organizational structure (24-HCRRA-0001)
• 2024 committee appointments (24-HCRRA-0002)

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved its organizational structure and committee appointments for 2024. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Adopted 2024 Board of Commissioners organizational structure (24-HCRRA-0001)
• Adopted 2024 committee appointments resolution (24-HCRRA-0002)