Hennepin County public meetings in 2025

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will vote on its 2026 levy and budget, including capital program and revenue schedules. The board will also consider approval of the November 18 meeting minutes and a claims register for the period ending November 10, 2025.

• Approval of 2026 HCRRA levy and budget with attached Schedule I, II, and III
• Claims Register 25-HCRRA-0024 for period ending November 10, 2025

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve its 2026 budget and levy. The body will also consider several agreements for small business programming and affordable housing compliance monitoring.

• 2026 Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy and budget
• Agreement with The Minneapolis Foundation for small business employee hardship fund, NTE $75,000
• Agreement with Affordable Housing Connections, Inc for compliance monitoring, NTE $250,000
• 33 Elevate Hennepin advising agreements for small business consulting, total combined NTE $2,500,000
• 7 agreements for cohort-based small business programming, total combined NTE $612,500

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board will discuss the 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets, along with a comprehensive study of Hennepin Healthcare governance. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts, grants, and amendments, including youth activities grants, social worker programs, and road reconstruction projects. Notable items also involve exploring amendments to the zero-waste ordinance and establishing a reparative justice research task force.

• 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets
• Comprehensive study of Hennepin Healthcare governance
• Exploring Ordinance 18 amendments for zero-waste funding
• Establishing a Reparative Justice Research Task Force
• Nicollet Avenue reconstruction in Richfield (est. county cost $32,410, $7.9M received)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is meeting to conduct a Truth in Taxation public hearing. The primary purpose of the meeting is to receive public comment on the proposed 2026 budget.

• Public hearing on the Proposed 2026 Budget

The Board held a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and played pre‑recorded comments. No budget items or other measures were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned by a motion.

• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (moved by Jeff Lunde, seconded by Angela Conley)

Health Committee

The Hennepin County Health Committee will consider a contract amendment with Cotiviti, Inc. that adds $2,841,231 to the existing agreement, extending the end date to December 15, 2030. The amendment changes the not‑to‑exceed (NTE) amount to $3,616,919. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting.

• Amendment 4 to Agreement PR00004769 with Cotiviti, Inc.
• Increase NTE by $2,841,231 to a total of $3,616,919
• Extend contract end date to 12/15/2030
• Approve November 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved Amendment 4 to Agreement PR00004769 with Cotiviti, Inc., extending the contract to Dec 15, 2030 and raising the not‑to‑exceed amount by $2,841,231 to $3,616,919. Both actions were approved by unanimous consent of the present commissioners.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 4 to Agreement PR00004769 with Cotiviti, Inc., extending end date to 12/15/30 and increasing NTE by $2,841,231 to $3,616,919 (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a negotiation agreement with the City of Richfield for the reconstruction of Nicollet Avenue. The body will also review a waste delivery agreement with the City of Minneapolis.

• Reconstruction of Nicollet Avenue (CP 2120800) in Richfield with estimated county cost of $32,410 and estimated state aid of $7,913,370
• Waste delivery agreement (A2513181) with the City of Minneapolis for the period 01/01/26-12/31/27

The committee approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It consented to the reconstruction agreement for Nicollet Avenue with Richfield, estimating a county cost of $32,410 and state aid of $7,913,370. The waste‑delivery agreement with the City of Minneapolis for 2026‑2027 was moved forward to the December 11 Board meeting.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all commissioners voted aye)
• Approved Neg Agmt PW 22-19-25 with Richfield for Nicollet Avenue reconstruction (consent, all commissioners voted aye)
• Progressed Agmt A2513181 with City of Minneapolis for waste delivery 01/01/26‑12/31/27 to Dec 11 Board meeting (all commissioners voted aye)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider multiple routine contract amendments and new agreements, including funding for adult diversion services, domestic abuse advocacy, child abuse evaluations, and sentencing-to-work programs. All items are new business and require committee approval.

• Amendments to two adult diversion contracts for Hennepin County Attorney's Office, combined NTE $2,411,307
• Amendments to six domestic abuse service contracts, combined NTE $2,326,274
• Amendment to CornerHouse child abuse evaluation contract, added $133,055 for new total $1,346,319
• Nine sentencing-to-service work crew agreements with local agencies, total $1,027,481.76
• Amendment for Wren Collective legal communication services, increased by $60,000 to $210,000

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved several contract amendments and new agreements, totaling over $9 million in funding for various public‑safety programs. Highlights include a $2.41 M increase for adult diversion services, a $2.33 M increase for domestic‑abuse services, and a $1.03 M set of nine agreements under the Sentencing to Service Program. The amendment to the Wren Collective legal‑communication contract was approved by a 5‑2 vote. All other items were approved by unanimous consent.

• Approved nine Sentencing to Service agreements totaling $1,027,481.76 (consent)
• Amended Wren Collective legal communication contract, increasing NTE by $60,000 to $210,000 (5-2 vote)
• Amended CornerHouse child abuse evaluation contract, increasing NTE by $133,055 to $1,346,319 (consent)
• Amended six Domestic Abuse Service Center agreements, increasing combined NTE to $2,326,274 (consent)
• Amended two adult diversion service agreements, increasing combined NTE to $2,411,307 (consent)
• Approved amendments and agreements with eight Adult Representation Services contracts for 2026 (consent)
• Amended agreements with Metro Emergency Services Board, Allina Health, Hennepin Healthcare, Edina, Minneapolis and Hennepin County for shared emergency communications (consent)
• Approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting (consent)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing and approving routine items including contract amendments. Key actions include a $4.25 million increase for permanent housing support services for long-term homeless, extension of emergency shelter grants, agreements with ten cities for embedded social workers, and funding for alternative mental health response teams.

• 25-0499: Increase by $4,251,451 for permanent housing support services for long-term homeless, total recv $15,588,657
• 25-0500: Amend Emergency Services Program grant for family emergency overflow shelters, no change to $7,000,000 recv
• 25-0501: Agreements with ten cities for Hennepin County Embedded Social Worker Program
• 25-0502: Increase each recv by $88,431 for alternative mental health response team, extend to 12/31/26

The committee approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It then approved a Human Services & Public Health resolution and several amendments to existing agreements, including a $4.25 million increase to a permanent‑housing grant, an extension of an Emergency Services Program grant, updates to the Embedded Social Worker Program with ten cities, and a funding increase for the alternative mental‑health response team. All items were approved by consent.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution (consent)
• Approved Amendment 3 to Agreement A2111071, increasing grant by $4,251,451 to $15,588,657 and extending term to 06/30/27 (consent)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Agreement A2311975, extending ESP grant for family overflow shelters (07/01/25‑06/30/25) with no change to $7,000,000 NTE (consent)
• Approved amendments with ten cities for the Embedded Social Worker Program (consent)
• Approved amendments to continue participation in the alternative mental health response team, extending end dates to 12/31/26 and increasing each receipt by $88,431 (consent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will discuss and act on a variety of items including establishing a Reparative Justice Research Task Force, approving over $1.3 million in youth activities grants, and extending agreements with USA Swimming Foundation and V3 Sports. Other items include a lease for a family safe space in Minneapolis, a joint planning agreement with Golden Valley, and approval of Hennepin Healthcare's financial plan and community health needs assessment. The committee will also take up a proposed study of Hennepin Healthcare governance and an ordinance amendment exploring zero-waste funding.

• Establish Reparative Justice Research Task Force (offered by Commissioners Conley and Greene)
• Youth Activities Grants totaling $1,301,924
• Lease agreement with Simpson Properties for family safe space at 128 W 33rd St, Mpls, $200,000 first year base rent
• Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley for Civic Campus Master Planning, NTE $175,000
• Agreement with Alliant Insurance Services for actuarial services, NTE $975,000

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants totaling $1,301,924. It also approved several contract amendments and new agreements, including leases, joint powers agreements, and health‑services plans. All actions were adopted by consent of the commissioners.

• Approved $1,301,924 Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants (HCYAG) program
• Approved amendment to USA Swimming Foundation agreement, increasing NTE to $400,000
• Approved amendment to V3 Sports agreement, increasing NTE to $250,000
• Approved lease for family safe space at 128 W 33rd St, Minneapolis ($200,000 first‑year rent)
• Approved joint powers agreement with City of Golden Valley for Civic Campus Master Planning ($175,000 NTE)
• Approved contract with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for employee benefit services ($975,000 NTE)
• Approved amendment to NeighborWorks Home Partners homebuyer assistance program (term extended, NTE unchanged)
• Approved 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and 2026‑2028 implementation plan

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Authority will first approve its agenda and review minutes from the November 6 meeting. It will then consider three new business items: a $44,000 state lobbying agreement with Messerli & Kramer, a $245,000 federal lobbying agreement with Cardinal Infrastructure LLC (and an estimated $122,500 participation agreement with the Metropolitan Council), and a fiber‑optic easement agreement with AT&T Enterprises LLC estimated at $630,663.45.

• State lobbying services agreement with Messerli & Kramer, NTE $44,000, 01/01/26‑12/31/26
• Federal lobbying services agreement with Cardinal Infrastructure LLC, NTE $245,000, 01/01/26‑12/31/26
• Federal lobbying participation agreement with Metropolitan Council, estimated receipt $122,500, 01/01/26‑12/31/26
• Easement agreement with AT&T Enterprises LLC to construct a fiber‑optic line in Minnetonka, estimated receipt $630,663.45, 11/18/25‑12/31/26

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. It adopted a $44,000 state lobbying contract with Messerli & Kramer, a $245,000 federal lobbying contract with Cardinal Infrastructure LLC (plus an estimated $122,500 from the Metropolitan Council), and a fiber‑optic easement agreement with AT&T Enterprises LLC valued at $630,663.45. All motions passed with an Aye vote.

• Approved agenda (Aye)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Aye)
• Adopted state lobbying contract with Messerli & Kramer, NTE $44,000 (Aye)
• Adopted federal lobbying contract with Cardinal Infrastructure LLC, NTE $245,000 (Aye)
• Adopted federal lobbying participation with Metropolitan Council, estimated receipt $122,500 (Aye)
• Adopted fiber‑optic easement with AT&T Enterprises LLC, estimated receipt $630,663.45 (Aye)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The board will vote on a consent agenda including $1,301,924 in Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants for fall 2025, approval of the Three Rivers Park District 2026 budget, and a $1,103,667 contract for schematic design of the Brookdale Library renovation. Several agreements for victim advocacy and road reconstruction are referred to committees for further review.

• $1,301,924 in youth activity grants for play areas, equipment, lifeguards, and arts/music
• Approval of Three Rivers Park District 2026 budget
• $1,103,667 contract for Brookdale Library renovation schematic design
• $2,000,000 in Antidisplacement Community Prosperity Program contracts
• Nicollet Avenue reconstruction in Richfield (est. county cost $32,410, $7.9M in state aid)

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda, adopted a commendation for Richard Budolfson, approved the prior meeting minutes, ratified two claims registers, and adopted several service agreements, notably a $415,000 employee assistance program contract.

• Approved agenda (Item 2) – adopted
• Adopted commendation for Richard Budolfson (Item 3.A) – adopted
• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (Item 5) – adopted
• Approved claims register for period ending Nov 7 2025 (Item 8.A) – approved/ratified
• Approved claims register for period ending Nov 14 2025 (Item 8.B) – approved/ratified
• Adopted amendment to agreement with MN Safety Council, increasing NTE to $200,000 (9.A) – adopted
• Adopted agreement with OptumRx for diabetes‑management services (9.B) – adopted
• Adopted employee assistance program agreement with Deer Oaks/EAllOne Health, NTE $415,000 (9.C) – adopted

Hennepin Healthcare System Inc. Governing Board

The Hennepin Healthcare System Governing Board will vote on a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County to consolidate operations and reduce costs. Other public agenda items include approving medical staff appointments, patient billing and grievance policies, a Level 1 trauma center commitment, and the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and 2026-2028 implementation plan. The meeting will close to the public for discussion and approval of the 2026 Financial Plan and clinical privilege requests.

• Authorize Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for operational consolidation (25-HHS-0026)
• Commit to American College of Surgeons requirements to maintain Level 1 Trauma Center status (25-HHS-0030)
• Approve 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment and 2026-2028 Implementation Plan (25-HHS-0032)
• Approve new Patient Billing and Collection policy (25-HHS-0027)
• Closed session to approve 2026 Financial Plan including operational and capital budgets

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve claims registers and manage several housing agreements. The body will consider the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for preservation projects and the negotiation of storefront and transit grants.

• Issuance and sale of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for 3400 Parklawn Ave and 5010 Summit Ave in Edina
• Six Love Local Storefront grant agreements with local government agencies totaling $225,000
• Two multijurisdictional agreements with the City of Minneapolis for Transit Oriented Communities grant implementation
• Ownership transfer of Bass Lake Crossing in New Hope to Bass Lake Equity Partners, LLC
• Ownership transfer of Willow Wood Estates to SRE Willow Wood, LLC

The Authority approved its agenda, the September 25 minutes, and two claims registers. It adopted resolutions to reassign the Bass Lake Crossing agreement, transfer ownership of Willow Wood Estates, issue tax‑exempt multifamily housing bonds for projects at 3400 Parklawn Ave and 5010 Summit Ave in Edina, and to enter grant agreements for the Love Local Storefront program and a multijurisdictional Transit Oriented Communities initiative with the City of Minneapolis.

• Approved agenda (motion moved by Kevin Anderson, seconded by Irene Fernando)
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion moved by Kevin Anderson, seconded by Irene Fernando)
• Approved/ratified Claims Register for period ending September 30, 2025 (motion moved by Irene Fernando, seconded by Kevin Anderson)
• Approved/ratified Claims Register for period ending October 31, 2025 (motion moved by Irene Fernando, seconded by Kevin Anderson)
• Adopted reallocation of agreement A178342 portion for Bass Lake Crossing to agreement A2513147 with Bass Lake Equity Partners, LLC
• Adopted amendment of agreement A041212 to transfer ownership of Willow Wood Estates to SRE Willow Wood, LLC
• Adopted issuance and sale of tax‑exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for affordable housing at 3400 Parklawn Ave and 5010 Summit Ave in Edina
• Adopted grant agreements for the Love Local Storefront program ($225,000 total) and multijurisdictional agreements with the City of Minneapolis for Transit Oriented Communities grant implementation

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review minutes from October 21 and act on 13 new business items, including amendments to grants and design contracts, authorizations to apply for state funding, and cost-sharing agreements for road and water quality projects. Key items involve reconstruction of Lowry Avenue (project 2140800) with estimated county cost of $1.19 million and receipts of $2.2 million from Minneapolis and $7.6 million in federal funds. The committee will also vote on a $3.17 million amendment for Nicollet Avenue reconstruction design services and a $350,000 cost-sharing agreement with Wright County for County Line Road.

• Amendment 2 for Nicollet Ave reconstruction design services, increasing NTE to $3,170,000
• Authorization to apply for MnDOT Local Road Improvement Program grant for CSAH 19 and CR 117 Multimodal Safety Project
• Various agreements for Lowry Ave reconstruction (project 2140800), est. county cost $1,190,000, receipts $9,806,085
• Various agreements for CSAH 152 (Cedar Ave) reconstruction, est. receipts $9,619,335
• Negotiate two cost-sharing agreements for water quality improvements in Dayton and Corcoran, total NTE $212,000

The committee approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized several grant and project agreements. It approved amendments to grant agreements, a state grant application, variance requests, a design‑service contract amendment, and cost‑share agreements for road, water‑quality and railroad projects. All actions were approved by consent without recorded vote counts.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00004513 for ERF grant funding with Minneapolis, extending end date to 12/20/26 (no NTE change) (consent)
• Approved authorization to apply for MnDOT state grant for CSAH 19 and CR 117 Multimodal Safety Project (consent)
• Approved variance request for one‑lane one‑way street for Lake Harriet Parkway paving project (superseding Resolution 25‑0273) (consent)
• Approved variance request for six‑foot shared‑use path on north side of CSAH 153 at Bridge 90625 underpass (superseding Resolution 25‑0247) (consent)
• Approved Amendment to Agreement PR00006257 for final design services for Nicollet Ave reconstruction, increasing NTE to $3,170,000 and extending period to 08/01/30 (consent)
• Approved cost‑share agreements for water‑quality improvement projects in Dayton and Corcoran, total NTE $212,000 (consent)
• Approved negotiations with BNSF for new railroad crossing surfaces on Zachary Lane (CSAH 61) in Maple Grove ($95,000 State Aid) and on Bass Lake Road (CSAH 10) in Crystal ($175,000 property tax) (consent)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several agreements and amendments. These include contracts for detention center visitation, mental health services for staff, and public safety technology.

• Amendment to Securus Technologies, LLC for phone and video visitation services, increasing NTE by $1,000,000 to a new total of $2,500,000
• Agreement with Community Growth Solutions Inc. for Sheriff’s Office personnel mental health counseling, NTE $150,000
• Amendment to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for public safety technology equipment and software maintenance, NTE $39,885,818
• Agreement with Independent Emergency Services LLC for Next Generation 9-1-1 system support, increasing NTE by $244,782.91 to a total of $1,130,815.91
• JPA for an After-Action Review of a public safety incident with the State of MN and cities of Brooklyn Park, Champlin, and New Hope, NTE $165,000

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously approved a series of contracts and amendments. These include an $18,400 agreement with MN State Colleges for Hennepin Technical College, a $316,320 amendment for MFAM Capital services, a $1,000,000 increase for Securus visitation services, a $150,000 mental‑health counseling contract for the Sheriff’s Office, extensions and funding increases for several public‑safety agreements, and a $39,885,818 amendment with Axon Enterprise for technology equipment. All actions were taken by consent without recorded vote counts.

• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved agreement PR00007840 with MN State Colleges for Hennepin Technical College, NTE $18,400 (consent)
• Approved amendment 2 to agreement PR00005862 with MFAM Capital, increasing NTE to $316,320 (consent)
• Approved amendment 9 to agreement A153963 with Securus Technologies, increasing NTE to $2,500,000 (consent)
• Approved agreement PR00007305 with Community Growth Solutions for sheriff’s office mental‑health counseling, NTE $150,000 (consent)
• Approved amendment 2 to agreement A2412704 with City of Golden Valley, extending service date to 12/31/26 (consent)
• Approved amendment to agreement PR00005781 with Independent Emergency Services for Next Generation 9‑1‑1, increasing NTE to $1,130,815.91 (consent)
• Approved amendment 2 to agreement PR00001472 with Axon Enterprise, NTE $39,885,818 (consent)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider a resolution that includes contracts and amendments with provider 2516. It will also consider Amendment 2 to Agreement A2010342 with the Metropolitan County Consortium to continue a cooperative agreement for non‑emergency medical transportation, extending the end date to December 31 2027.

• Resolution (Item 2.A) covering contracts and amendments with provider 2516
• Amendment 2 to Agreement A2010342 with the Metropolitan County Consortium to extend the NEMT cooperative agreement to 12/31/27

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Human Services & Public Health resolution covering contracts and amendments (item 25‑0445). Finally, the committee approved Amendment 2 to Agreement A2010342 with the Metropolitan County Consortium, extending the non‑emergency medical transportation cooperative agreement to December 31, 2027.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution (item 25‑0445) (consent)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Agreement A2010342 extending NEMT services to 12/31/27 (consent)

Health Committee

The Hennepin County Health Committee will review several contract amendments and grant agreements. The most significant is an amendment to agreement PR0002232 with Infomedia Group, Inc., raising the not‑to‑exceed (NTE) amount by $1,200,000 to a new total of $2,300,000 for an after‑hours telephonic nurse advice line. Other items include modest budget changes for forensic and telemental health services, a child and teen check‑ups program, a master grant with the City of Minneapolis, and year‑3 funding for the Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project.

• Amendment 5 to agreement PR0002232 with Infomedia Group, Inc.: increase NTE by $1,200,000 to $2,300,000 for after‑hours nurse advice line (service end date extended to 12/31/30).
• Amendment 4 to agreement PR00001281 with Forensic and Telementalhealth Services LLC: increase NTE by $20,000 to $118,000 for peer review consulting and intensive community treatment (09/01/19‑08/31/26).
• Amendment 2 to agreement A2311986 with MN DHS: $2,312,125 for Child and Teen Checkups Program (01/01/26‑12/31/26).
• Agreement A2513160: Master Grant Contract with City of Minneapolis for programs and services (01/01/26‑12/31/30), delegating authority to County Administrator for Funds Availability Notices.
• Agreement A2513161 with U.S. Dept HHS: Year 3 funding of $1,972,000 for Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project (07/01/25‑06/30/26).

The committee approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It consented to amend the Infomedia Group after‑hours nurse advice line agreement, increasing the NTE to $2,300,000. It approved an amendment with Forensic and Telementalhealth Services, raising the NTE to $118,000 for behavioral‑health consulting. It also approved agreements with the Minnesota DHS for the Child and Teen Checkups program, with the City of Minneapolis for a master grant contract, and with the U.S. HHS for the Better Together Healthy Youth Project, each for the specified fiscal periods.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved amendment to Infomedia Group agreement, NTE increased to $2,300,000 (consent)
• Approved amendment to Forensic and Telementalhealth Services agreement, NTE increased to $118,000 (consent)
• Approved amendment to MN DHS Child and Teen Checkups program, $2,312,125 (consent)
• Approved master grant contract with City of Minneapolis, 2026‑2030 period (consent)
• Approved agreement with U.S. HHS Better Together Healthy Youth Project, $1,972,000 (consent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review several employee benefit contracts and watershed levies. The body is also deciding on architectural services for the Brookdale Library and the issuance of housing revenue bonds for projects in Edina.

• Contract for Brookdale Library Renovation schematic design with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. (NTE $1,103,667)
• Tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for 3400 Parklawn Ave and 5010 Summit Ave in Edina
• 2026 special levies for Shingle Creek ($795,375), Bassett Creek ($2,503,500), West Mississippi ($106,050), and Elm Creek ($630,000) watersheds
• Antidisplacement Community Prosperity Program contracts with a combined NTE of $2,000,000
• TIF district extensions for the City of Maple Grove (to 2046) and City of Edina (to 2047 and 2053)

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of contract amendments and new agreements, including safety training, pharmacy services, employee assistance, and a library renovation. It also progressed a resolution to authorize tax‑exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for an affordable‑housing project in Edina. Additional approvals covered a HUD CDBG amendment, special watershed levies, an antidisplacement program, and expanded investment authority.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved amendment to MN Safety Council agreement, increasing NTE to $200,000 (consent)
• Approved amendment to OptumRx agreement for diabetes management services (consent)
• Progressed authorization of tax‑exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for 3400 Parklawn Ave and 5010 Summit Ave project (progress)
• Approved HUD CDBG amendment increasing receivable to $2,993,886 and PRISM award modification to $140,000 (consent)
• Approved special levies for 2026 watersheds: Shingle Creek $795,375; Bassett Creek $2,503,500; West Mississippi $106,050; Elm Creek $630,000 (consent)
• Approved Antidisplacement Community Prosperity Program contracts, combined NTE $2,000,000 (consent)
• Approved additional statutory investment authority for repurchase agreements through 2026 (consent)

Intergovernmental Committee

The Hennepin County Intergovernmental Committee will discuss and likely approve the 2026 State Legislative Priorities and Platform. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting on February 25, 2025.

• Discussion and potential approval of the 2026 State Legislative Priorities and Platform (Item 25-0474)
• Approval of minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting

The Intergovernmental Committee approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting (5 yeas, 2 absent). It also approved an amendment to the 2026 State Legislative Platform Priorities and then approved the priorities as amended (each 5 yeas, 2 absent). Finally, the committee moved to progress the resolution to the November 18 Board meeting.

• Approved minutes from 2/25/2025 meeting (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Approved amendment to 2026 Legislative Platform Priorities (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Approved 2026 Legislative Platform Priorities as amended (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Progressed resolution to November 18 Board meeting (approved)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Hennepin County Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a budget working session to discuss the 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation, including administrator amendments. The committee will also consider old business item 25-0364 on the 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets. Public comments will be accepted via phone for playback at a future budget hearing.

• Discussion of 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation with Administrator Amendments
• Consideration of old business item 25-0364: 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Forum Playback from Human Services and Health budget hearing
• Approval of minutes from the October 23 budget hearing (Human Services and Health)
• Public comment period via phone, open for four hours after the meeting

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the minutes from the Oct. 23 budget hearing. It also approved Administrator amendments 1 through 12, each with a 5‑yea vote and two members absent. The committee voted to lay over Resolution 25‑0364 (2026 proposed operating and capital budgets) until Dec. 2, 2025. All votes were 5 yeas, with Commissioners Greene and Lunde absent.

• Approved Oct. 23 budget hearing minutes (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Approved Administrator amendment 1 (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Approved Administrator amendment 2 (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Approved Administrator amendment 3 (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Approved Administrator amendment 4 (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Approved Administrator amendments 5‑7 (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Approved Administrator amendments 8‑12 (5 yeas, 2 absent)
• Laid over Resolution 25‑0364 (2026 operating & capital budget) until Dec 2 2025 (5 yeas, 2 absent)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

This meeting of the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is largely procedural, covering approval of the agenda, minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, and a claims register. No substantive new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of agenda and previous meeting minutes
• Consideration of claims register (no dollar amounts specified in agenda)

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. Both approvals were passed by the commissioners present. No other business was taken up before adjournment.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will discuss a wide range of administrative approvals, including health service contracts, public works projects, and watershed levies. The meeting includes several contract amendments and the authorization of tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing in Edina.

• Tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for affordable housing at 3400 Parklawn Ave and 5010 Summit Ave in Edina
• Architectural and engineering services for Brookdale Library Renovation (NTE $1,103,667)
• 2026 special levies for Shingle Creek ($795,375), Bassett Creek ($2,503,500), West Mississippi ($106,050), and Elm Creek ($630,000) watersheds
• Antidisplacement Community Prosperity Program contracts with a combined NTE of $2,000,000
• Reconstruction of Nicollet Ave in Bloomington with an increased NTE of $3,170,000

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the October 14 minutes. They then referred a series of agreements, amendments, and a proposal to set 2026 special watershed levies to the Administration, Operations and Budget Committee (or Health Committee where noted). One commissioner abstained on the referral of the Deer Oaks EAP Services agreement.

• Approved agenda (motion by Edelson, seconded by Anderson)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (motion by Edelson, seconded by Conley)
• Referred 2026 special levies for Shingle Creek, Bassett Creek, West Mississippi, and Elm Creek watersheds to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred authorization of tax‑exempt multifamily housing bonds for Edina project to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred modification of 2025 HUD CDBG agreement (increase to $2,993,886) to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred authorization for Investment Officer to use additional statutory investment authority to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred Antidisplacement Community Prosperity Program contracts ($2,000,000 total) to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Commissioner Edelson abstained on referral of Deer Oaks EAP Services agreement to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a budget working session to discuss the 2026 proposed budget, including presentations on Human Services and Health. The committee will also consider the full 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets as old business. Public comments from a prior open forum will be played back.

• Discussion of 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation for Human Services and Health
• Old Business: 25-0364 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Forum Playback of resident comments on budget

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the October 22 budget hearing minutes. It voted to lay over the 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 25‑0364) until the next meeting on November 10, 2025. The committee also heard a presentation of the 2026 proposed budget from county officials.

• Approved October 22 Budget Hearing minutes (Resident Services and Operations)
• Laid over 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 25‑0364) until Nov 10, 2025

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a working session to discuss the 2026 proposed budget, including a presentation on resident services and operations. The committee will also review minutes from the October 20 budget hearing and take public comments via open forum playback on capital budget and fees.

• Discussion of 2026 proposed budget presentation on resident services and operations
• Review of item 25-0364: 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets
• Open forum playback for capital budget and fees
• Approval of minutes from October 20 budget hearing
• Public comment opportunity via open forum

The committee approved the October 20 budget hearing minutes after a motion by Commissioner Irene Fernando and a second by Commissioner Angela Conley. It then voted to lay over the 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets (item 25-0364) until Thursday, October 23, 2025, following a motion by Commissioner Marion Greene and a second by Commissioner Irene Fernando. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 20 budget hearing minutes (motion by Irene Fernando, second by Angela Conley)
• Laid over 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets (item 25-0364) until Oct 23, 2025 (motion by Marion Greene, second by Irene Fernando)

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will consider two amendments to existing agreements with Better Futures Minnesota. The first amendment (25-0415) updates the contract to provide lawn care, snow removal, and salt/sanding for state tax-forfeit properties from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. The second amendment (25-0416) adds routine exterior inspections and boarding/securing of those properties for the same period.

• Amendment 25-0415: Update to Agreement A178204 for lawn care, snow removal, and salt/sanding services on tax-forfeit properties, 2026
• Amendment 25-0416: Update to Agreement CM00000534 for exterior inspections and boarding/securing of tax-forfeit properties, 2026

The committee approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved Amendment 6 to Agreement A178204, authorizing Better Futures Minnesota to provide lawn care, snow removal and sanding for county tax‑forfeit properties in 2026. Additionally, Amendment 6 to Agreement CM00000534 was approved, allowing Better Futures Minnesota to conduct exterior inspections and secure those properties in 2026.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 6 to Agreement A178204 with Better Futures Minnesota for lawn care, snow removal and sanding (consent)
• Approved Amendment 6 to Agreement CM00000534 with Better Futures Minnesota for exterior inspections and securing of tax‑forfeit properties (consent)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approving a residential waste reduction and recycling funding policy and negotiating SCORE grant agreements. It also reviews routine items including a deconstruction services contract amendment with Better Futures Minnesota for up to $500,000, negotiations with waste haulers for 2026-2027, organics drop-off grants totaling $29,500, and funding agreements for the METRO Blue Line Extension ($1,417,368) and Green Line Extension ($231,277).

• Approve Residential Waste Reduction and Recycling Funding Policy and negotiate SCORE grant agreements
• Amendment to deconstruction services agreement with Better Futures Minnesota, new total NTE $500,000
• Negotiate waste delivery agreements with licensed waste haulers for 2026-2027
• Negotiate organics drop-off grants with various cities, combined NTE $29,500
• Authorize funding agreements with Metropolitan Council for Blue Line Extension ($1,417,368) and Green Line Extension ($231,277) staff services

The committee approved the amendment to Agreement PR00005904, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount to $500,000. It also approved funding agreements for organics drop‑off grants and for staff services on the METRO Blue and Green Line extensions. Two resolutions on waste delivery and residential recycling policy were tabled and sent to the full Board for further action. The September 30, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved amendment to Agreement PR00005904, increasing NTE by $100,000 to $500,000 (consent)
• Approved organics drop‑off grant agreements totaling $29,500 (consent)
• Approved organics drop‑off grant agreements totaling $26,100 (consent)
• Tabled waste delivery agreements resolution and progressed it to the next Board meeting (progress)
• Approved Subordinate Funding Agreement A2513129 for METRO Blue Line Extension staff services (estimated $1,417,368) (consent)
• Approved Subordinate Funding Agreement A2513130 for METRO Green Line Extension staff services (estimated $231,277) (consent)
• Progressed Residential Waste Reduction and Recycling Funding Policy resolution to the next Board meeting (progress)
• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider and likely approve several routine contract amendments and extensions. Items include extending the embedded social worker program with multiple police departments through 2027, and amendments to federal grants for mental health services, crisis response, and youth mental health. A $1.5 million increase for nonemergency medical transportation services is also on the agenda.

• Amd 3 to JPA with MN DHS for Nonemergency Medical Transportation, increase $1,500,000 to $17,325,000
• Amd 1 to JPA with 7 Police Departments Consortium to continue Embedded Social Worker Program through 12/31/27
• Amd 1 to JPA with City of St. Louis Park for Embedded Social Worker Program through 12/31/27
• Amd 1 to JPA with Edina and Richfield to continue and expand Embedded Social Worker Program through 12/31/27
• Amd 2 to federal grants for mental health services, crisis response, and youth services, totaling over $2 million in additional funding

The Human Services Committee approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved a series of resolutions and contract amendments that extend embedded social‑worker programs and increase funding for mental‑health and substance‑use services. The most notable approval was a $1.5 million increase for the Nonemergency Medical Transportation Services contract, raising the total received amount to $17,325,000.

• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution (consent)
• Approved Amendment 1 to JPA A2312131 for Police Departments Embedded Social Worker Program (consent)
• Approved Amendment 1 to JPA A2412190 to expand Police Embedded Social Worker Program in Edina and Richfield (consent)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Agreement A2311962, increasing funding by $330,000 (consent)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Agreement A2311804, increasing funding by $746,165 (consent)
• Approved Amendment 3 to Agreement A2211386, increasing funding by $941,170 (consent)
• Approved Amendment 3 to JPA A2110666, increasing funding by $1,500,000 to $17,325,000 (consent)

Health Committee

The Hennepin County Health Committee will vote on routine agreements: a $6,129,008 Ryan White HIV/AIDS grant and a $5,000,000 reinsurance contract for Hennepin Health. The committee will also discuss extending the suspension of Ordinance 9 staffing requirements.

• Approval of $6,129,008 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A grant from HRSA
• Approval of $5,000,000 reinsurance protection contract for Hennepin Health
• Discussion on extending suspension of Ordinance 9 staffing subsection

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will consider approval of three routine contracts: $100,000 for youth healthcare careers, an increase of $250,000 for employment services, and an increase of $678,322 for tutoring. They will also discuss dedicating a tree in memory of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

• Agmt PR00007834 with NorthPoint Health & Wellness for Career Pathways to Healthcare for Youth, $100,000
• Amd 1 to Agmt HS00001928 with American Indian OIC for employment services, new total NTE $500,000
• Amd 6 to Agmt PR00003112 with Hive Blaine, LLC for tutoring services, new total NTE $3,345,322
• Dedication of a tree in memory of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the September 30 meeting minutes. It approved four resolutions: a $100,000 agreement with NorthPoint Health & Wellness for youth healthcare career pathways; an amendment to the American Indian OIC agreement raising the NTE to $500,000; an amendment to the Hive Blaine tutoring agreement raising the NTE to $3,345,322; and a resolution dedicating a tree in memory of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved $100,000 NorthPoint Health & Wellness youth healthcare pathways agreement (consent)
• Approved amendment to American Indian OIC agreement, NTE increased to $500,000 (consent)
• Approved amendment to Hive Blaine tutoring agreement, NTE increased to $3,345,322 (consent)
• Approved dedication of a tree in memory of Melissa Hortman (consent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2026 proposed capital budget and 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program, as well as a fees public hearing. The committee will also discuss the 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets under old business item 25-0364. Additionally, a public comment line will be open for residents to record input related to the budget hearing.

• Public hearing on 2026 proposed capital budget and 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Capital Budget Task Force (CBTF) presentation on proposed capital budget
• Public hearing on fees for 2026
• Old business item 25-0364: 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Forum Playback for Public Works, Law, Safety and Justice, Sheriff's Office, and County Attorney's Office

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the October 6 budget hearing minutes. The committee voted to lay over the 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 25‑0364) until October 22, 2025. No public comments were received on the capital budget or fee schedule presentations. The meeting was recessed at 2:15 p.m.

• Approved October 6 Budget Hearing minutes (motion passed)
• Laid over 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets until Oct 22, 2025 (motion passed)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The authority will vote on a consent and assignment of a lease that lets J & L Development, LLC assign its lease to RLP 3, LLC for a property spanning Shorewood and Tonka Bay from Dec 1 2022 to Nov 30 2027. It will also consider a cost‑sharing agreement with the City of Minneapolis for building deconstruction on West Broadway, estimated at $250,000. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda, minutes, and a claims register.

• Consent to assign Lease A2211471 to RLP 3, LLC for Shorewood and Tonka Bay property (Dec 1 2022‑Nov 30 2027)
• Negotiated cooperation agreement with Minneapolis for deconstruction at West Broadway, estimated $250,000
• Review of claims register for period ending Oct 3 2025

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved its agenda and the minutes from the September 25 meeting. It ratified the claims register for the period ending October 3, 2025. The board adopted a lease assignment allowing J & L Development, LLC to transfer Lease Agreement A2211471 to RLP 3, LLC, and it adopted a cost‑participation agreement with the City of Minneapolis for building deconstruction at West Broadway.

• Approved agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved/ratified claims register resolution 25‑HCRRA‑0018 (unanimous aye)
• Adopted lease assignment resolution 25‑HCRRA‑0019 for J & L Development, LLC to RLP 3, LLC (unanimous aye)
• Adopted cost‑participation agreement 25‑HCRRA‑0020 with City of Minneapolis (unanimous aye)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing the sale of approximately $255 million in bonds: $100 million for capital improvements and $155 million for refunding, plus $3.1 million for watershed district purposes. Other consent items include a $3.73 million contract for an outdoor warning system, extensions of social worker programs with multiple cities, and a $6.13 million federal HIV/AIDS grant. Several contracts and amendments for employment, tutoring, and health services are also on the agenda.

• Authorize sale of $100M general obligation bonds for capital improvements and $155M in refunding bonds (item 9.H)
• Contract with Acoustic Technology for outdoor warning system, NTE $3,730,813 (item 9.B)
• Extend embedded social worker programs with 7 police department consortium and cities of St. Louis Park, Edina, Richfield, Maple Grove, New Hope (items 5.O-5.R)
• Agreement for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A grant, $6,129,008 (item 5.L)
• Approve 2026 Adult Corrections Facility rates (item 9.N)

Commissioners approved the agenda and the September 25 meeting minutes. The board then referred dozens of contracts, amendments and other items to the Administration, Operations and Budget, Health, Human Services, and Public Works committees. All motions were moved by Commissioner Heather Edelson and seconded by Commissioner Angela Conley and passed with an aye vote.

• Approved agenda
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Referred $100,000 NorthPoint Health & Wellness youth program agreement to committee
• Referred amendment increasing American Indian OIC contract to $500,000 to committee
• Referred $678,322 increase to Hive Blaine tutoring agreement to committee
• Referred dedication of a tree in memory of Melissa Hortman to committee
• Referred extension of Ordinance 9 staffing suspension to Health Committee
• Referred $6,129,008 Ryan White HIV/AIDS grant agreement to Health Committee

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will hear presentations on the 2026 proposed budgets for the Sheriff's Office and County Attorney's Office. They will also consider the overall 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets under old business. Public comments can be submitted via open forum.

• 2026 proposed budget presentation for Sheriff's Office and County Attorney's Office
• Review of 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 4.A)
• Approval of minutes from October 1 budget hearing on Public Works and Law, Safety and Justice
• Open Forum Playback for Public Works and Law, Safety and Justice
• Public comment opportunity via phone for budget hearing

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the October 1 budget hearing minutes. The committee voted to lay over the 2026 proposed operating and capital budget (item 25‑0364) until October 20, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Oct 1 budget hearing minutes (5‑0)
• Laid over 2026 proposed operating and capital budget item 25‑0364 until Oct 20, 2025 (5‑0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a working session to discuss the 2026 Proposed Budget for Public Works and Law, Safety and Justice. They will also review the 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 25-0364). Public comments on the budget are accepted via open forum playback.

• Discussion of 2026 Proposed Budget for Public Works and Law, Safety and Justice
• Review of 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 25-0364)
• Open Forum Playback on Disparity Elimination
• Approval of September 29 Budget Hearing Minutes
• Public comment opportunity via recorded playback

The committee approved the September 29 budget hearing minutes. A motion to lay over the 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets until Monday, October 6, 2025 was adopted. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 29 budget hearing minutes (motion passed)
• Laid over 2026 operating and capital budgets until Oct 6, 2025 (motion passed)

Public Works Committee

The committee is discussing cost-sharing and jurisdictional agreements for infrastructure projects in Bloomington, Maple Grove, and Spring Park. These items include budget adjustments and revenue transfers for specific construction projects.

• Cost participation agreement with Bloomington for CP 2201111, county cost not to exceed $500,000
• Jurisdictional transfers with Maple Grove for remnant Fernbrook Lane and Maple Grove Parkway extension
• CSAH 51 reconstruction project 2182000 in Spring Park with estimated county cost of $325,000 and $2,650,000 received from Spring Park

The committee approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved, by consent, three negotiated agreements: a cost‑participation agreement with Bloomington for subproject CP 2201111 (county cost up to $500,000), a jurisdictional‑transfer agreement with Maple Grove for Fernbrook Lane and the Maple Grove Parkway extension, and revenue‑transfer and budget‑adjustment agreements with Spring Park and MnDOT for the CSAH 51 reconstruction project (county cost $325,000, receiving $2,650,000 from Spring Park). No other business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved cost‑participation agreement with Bloomington for CP 2201111, county cost up to $500,000 (consent)
• Approved jurisdictional‑transfer agreement with Maple Grove for Fernbrook Lane and Maple Grove Parkway extension (consent)
• Approved revenue‑transfer and budget‑adjustment agreements with Spring Park and MnDOT for CSAH 51 reconstruction, county cost $325,000, receiving $2,650,000 from Spring Park (consent)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider establishing rates for housing residents in the Adult Corrections Facility for 2026. This is a routine administrative item with no specific dollar amounts listed in the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 16, 2025.

• Establish 2026 Adult Corrections Facility rates for housing residents (item 2.A, 25-0378); no dollar amounts provided in agenda

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved the resolution establishing the 2026 housing rates for the Adult Corrections Facility (Resolution 25-0378). No other business was taken up.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Adult Corrections Facility housing rates (Resolution 25-0378, consent)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to approve minutes and review new business. The body will consider a resolution regarding Human Services & Public Health contracts and a specific service agreement for MFIP.

• Resolution 25-0375: Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments (provider 2514)
• Item 25-0376: Service Agreement A2513056 for MFIP effective 01/01/26-12/31/27

The Human Services Committee approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved, by unanimous consent, a Human Services & Public Health resolution that amends contracts with provider 2514 (25‑0375). Additionally, the committee approved the Service Agreement A2513056 for MFIP covering 01/01/26‑12/31/27 (25‑0376).

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution (contract amendments) (consent)
• Approved Service Agreement A2513056 for MFIP (01/01/26‑12/31/27) (consent)

Health Committee

The Health Committee will consider routine items including approval of minutes from August 5, 2025, and one new business item: Amendment 3 to an agreement with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, which adjusts the budget by increasing revenue by $25,000 for the period through 2025.

• Amendment 3 to Agreement A2211522 with National Health Care for the Homeless Council: budget adjustment increasing revenue by $25,000 (01/01/23-12/31/25)

The committee approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved Amendment 3 to Agreement A2211522 with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, adding $25,000 to the HCH Program for 2023‑2025.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Amendment 3 to Agreement A2211522, increasing $25,000 for the HCH Program

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will discuss and act on several contracts and bond sales. Items include a $9,136 purchase of law‑enforcement equipment for Wayzata, a $225,000 staffing agreement with Captx, Inc., and two large bond authorizations: about $100 billion for capital improvements and $155 million for refunding, subject to market conditions. The committee will also consider an outdoor warning system contract worth $3,730,813.56 and approve bylaws for the Birth Justice Community Advisory Board.

• Agreement PR00007767 with City of Wayzata to buy law‑enforcement and terrorism prevention equipment, NTE $9,136
• Agreement PR00007787 with Captx, Inc. for temporary workers’ compensation staff, NTE $225,000
• Sale of approximately $100 billion of tax‑exempt general obligation bonds for capital improvements, contingent on market conditions
• Agreement with Acoustic Technology, Inc. for an outdoor warning system, NTE $3,730,813.56
• Approval of Birth Justice Community Advisory Board governing bylaws

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved a series of contracts and bond issuances, all by unanimous consent. Items included equipment purchases, staffing services, affordable housing support, and large bond sales for watershed and capital improvement purposes. The committee also adopted bylaws for the Birth Justice Community Advisory Board and a Responsible Contractor Policy.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved Wayzata law‑enforcement and terrorism‑prevention equipment contract, NTE $9,136 (consent)
• Approved Captx, Inc. temporary staff contract for workers’ compensation claims, NTE $225,000 (consent)
• Approved increase to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity affordable homeownership contract, NTE +$43,334 (consent)
• Approved sale of approximately $3,100,000 of tax‑exempt watershed district bonds (consent)
• Approved sale of approximately $100,000,000 of capital‑improvement bonds and $155,000,000 of refunding bonds (consent)
• Approved Acoustic Technology outdoor warning system contract, NTE $3,730,813.56 (consent)
• Approved Birth Justice Community Advisory Board governing bylaws (consent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a budget working session to discuss the 2026 proposed budget, including a presentation on disparity elimination. The committee will also consider the 2026 proposed operating and capital budgets under old business. An open forum allows public comments to be recorded for later board consideration.

• Discussion of 2026 Proposed Budget Presentation on disparity elimination
• Consideration of 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 25-0364)
• Open forum for public comments on the budget

The committee heard a presentation of the 2026 proposed budget from County Administrator Jodi Wentland and several department heads. Commissioner Kevin Anderson moved, and Commissioner Angela Conley seconded, to lay over the 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 25-0364) until Wednesday, October 1, 2025, which was approved. The meeting was recessed and will reconvene on October 1, 2025 at noon for the next budget hearing.

• Lay over 2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (25-0364) until Oct 1, 2025 (motion passed)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will discuss and vote on setting the 2026 maximum property tax levy and proposed budget, and will hear a presentation on the levy and budget. A public hearing will also be held on the issuance of revenue bonds to finance a multifamily housing development. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and claims registers for July and August 2025.

• Presentation and action on 2026 HCHRA proposed property tax levy and budget
• Public hearing on revenue bonds for a multifamily housing development under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 462C
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2025 meeting
• Approval of claims registers for periods ending July 31 and August 31, 2025
• Authorization to participate in Hennepin County's Truth-In-Taxation Hearing

The Authority approved its agenda and the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved and ratified two Claims Register resolutions (25-HCHRA-0033 and 25-HCHRA-0034). The board adopted a resolution (25-HCHRA-0035) to set the 2026 maximum property tax levy and the proposed 2026 budget. No public comments were received during the public‑hearing portion.

• Approved agenda (motion by Kevin Anderson, seconded by Jeff Lunde)
• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (motion by Debbie Goettel, seconded by Irene Fernando)
• Approved/ratified Claims Register 25-HCHRA-0033 (motion by Jeff Lunde, seconded by Irene Fernando)
• Approved/ratified Claims Register 25-HCHRA-0034 (motion by Jeff Lunde, seconded by Irene Fernando)
• Adopted resolution 25-HCHRA-0035 to set 2026 maximum property tax levy and proposed budget (motion by Angela Conley, seconded by Debbie Goettel)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will discuss the 2026 proposed budget and property tax levy. The body is also considering the adoption of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan for the county transportation system.

• Setting the 2026 HCRRA maximum property tax levy and proposed budget
• Adoption of the Hennepin County ADA Transition Plan

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved its agenda and the September 9 meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution setting the maximum property tax levy and proposed budget for 2026. It also adopted the county ADA Transition Plan to improve transportation accessibility.

• Approved agenda (procedural)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (procedural)
• Adopted 2026 maximum property tax levy and proposed budget
• Adopted Hennepin County ADA Transition Plan

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board will review and vote on several major contracts and bond authorizations, including a $100 million tax‑exempt general‑obligation bond sale for capital projects. Additional items include agreements for law‑enforcement equipment, an outdoor warning system, and various infrastructure and public‑health contracts. The agenda also contains resolutions on budget, tax‑levy limits, and adoption of transportation safety and accessibility plans.

• Sale of approximately $100 million of tax‑exempt general‑obligation bonds for capital improvements (Resolution 5.M)
• Agreement PR00007767 with City of Wayzata for law‑enforcement and terrorism‑prevention equipment, NTE $9,136 (5.F)
• Agreement PR00007510 with Acoustic Technology, Inc. for an outdoor warning system, NTE $3,730,813.56 (5.G)
• Agreement PR00007784 with Sambatek, LLC for reconstruction of Sunset Dr, NTE $1,840,000 (9.L)
• Adoption of the Hennepin County Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Action Plan for county roadways (9.N)

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the September 9 minutes. They approved two claims‑register resolutions. The board referred dozens of contracts, agreements and a $100 million bond sale for capital improvements to the Administration, Operations and Budget Committee and other subject‑specific committees.

• Approved agenda (motion by Jeff Lunde, seconded by Marion Greene)
• Approved September 9 minutes (motion by Jeff Lunde, seconded by Heather Edelson)
• Approved Claims Register for period ending Sep 12 2025 (motion by Angela Conley, seconded by Marion Greene)
• Approved Claims Register for period ending Sep 19 2025 (motion by Angela Conley, seconded by Marion Greene)
• Referred $9,136 law‑enforcement equipment agreement (PR00007767) to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred $3,730,813.56 outdoor warning system agreement (PR00007510) to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred sale of approximately $100 M tax‑exempt general‑obligation bonds for capital improvements to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred Human Services & Public Health resolution (2514) to Human Services Committee

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will receive a presentation on the proposed 2026 operating and capital budgets. They will also consider setting the maximum 2026 property tax levy, establishing the 2026 fee schedule, and scheduling public hearings for the final budget adoption. A public hearing on the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is scheduled. Other business includes approving a schematic design for the Penn Lake Library renovation and creating a Semiquincentennial Planning Committee.

• Presentation of proposed 2026 operating and capital budgets
• Public hearing on Hennepin County Consortium Draft 2024 CAPER
• Schematic design approval for Penn Lake Library renovation; contract with Roehr Schmitt Architecture LLC, NTE $460,425
• Creation of a Hennepin County Semiquincentennial (America 250) Planning Committee
• Set maximum 2026 property tax levy and proposed 2026 budget

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It approved several resolutions, including amendments to receive state youth program funds, the schematic design and contract for the Penn Lake Library renovation, and the creation of a Semiquincentennial Planning Committee. The committee also set the maximum 2026 property tax levy, adopted the 2026 fee schedule and hearing dates, and postponed the 2026 operating and capital budgets to the September 29 meeting.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved amendment to receive SFY 2026‑2027 Youth at Work and SFY 2027 Minnesota Youth Program funds (consent)
• Approved schematic design and contract for Penn Lake Library renovation, NTE $460,425 (consent)
• Approved creation of Hennepin County Semiquincentennial (America 250) Planning Committee (consent)
• Approved maximum 2026 property tax levy and proposed 2026 budget (consent)
• Approved 2026 fee schedule and schedule for public hearings on final budget and levy (consent)
• Laid over 2026 operating and capital budgets to September 29 committee meeting

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review the minutes from its August 19, 2025 meeting and consider a resolution for contracts and amendments with provider 2513.

• Review August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consider resolution for contracts and amendments with provider 2513

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Human Services & Public Health resolution (contract 2513, 25-0345) that includes contracts and amendments. Both actions were taken by consent of the commissioners present.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (by consent)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution, contracts 2513/25-0345 (by consent)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review minutes from August 5 and consider approving three routine contracts: a $9.2 million five-year agreement with BI Incorporated for electronic home monitoring services, and two smaller agreements with the 4th Judicial District for DWI Court and treatment court services.

• Agreement with BI Incorporated for Electronic Home Monitoring services, 10/01/25-09/30/30, NTE $9,200,000
• Agreement with State of Minnesota, 4th Judicial District for DWI Court Program probation services, 10/1/25-09/30/26, $203,335 (recv)
• Agreement with State of Minnesota, 4th Judicial District for Treatment Court testing and monitoring, 10/01/25-09/30/26, $28,000 (recv)

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved, by consent, an agreement with BI Incorporated for electronic home‑monitoring services up to $9.2 million. The committee approved agreements with the State of Minnesota’s 4th Judicial District for DWI Court Program probation services ($203,335) and Treatment Court testing and monitoring services ($28,000). No other business was taken.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (aye: Fernando, Greene, Conley, Goettel, Lunde)
• Approved BI Incorporated electronic home‑monitoring contract, NTE $9.2M (consent)
• Approved DWI Court Program probation services contract, $203,335 (consent)
• Approved Treatment Court testing and monitoring contract, $28,000 (consent)

Public Works Committee

The Hennepin County Public Works Committee will consider adopting the Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan for road safety and the ADA Transition Plan for transportation accessibility. They will also vote on multiple road maintenance and design contracts totaling several million dollars, including projects on Lyndale Ave S, Sunset Dr, and Washington Ave.

• Amend design contract for Lyndale Ave S reconstruction by $1.7M (total $3.79M)
• Authorize $1.84M contract for Sunset Dr reconstruction in Spring Park
• Approve $1.26M preliminary design contract for CSAH 152 (Washington Ave) in Minneapolis
• Adopt Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan to reduce traffic fatalities on county roads
• Adopt ADA Transition Plan to improve accessibility on county transportation system

The Public Works Committee approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of resolutions by consent. Agreements were approved for road maintenance, shoreline upgrades, conservation easements, and several design and construction contracts. The committee also adopted the Toward Zero Deaths and ADA Transition Plans for county roadways.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved maintenance agreement with Ramsey County (Neg Agmt PW 10-74-25) – $400,000 operating budget
• Approved upgrades to Coffee Cove shore‑fishing area (Neg Agmt A2512963) – $190,000 receivable
• Approved amendment to agreement with MN Land Trust – NTE increased by $48,000 to $546,500
• Approved amendment to design services contract for Lyndale Ave S reconstruction – NTE increased by $1,700,000 to $3,790,000
• Approved construction administration contract with Sambatek, LLC for Sunset Dr reconstruction – budget increased by $1,840,000
• Approved preliminary design services contract with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for CSAH 152 (Washington Ave) – NTE $1,260,000
• Approved adoption of the Toward Zero Deaths and ADA Transition Plans for county roadways

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will meet to approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The body will also consider an amendment to a software maintenance agreement with Vision Government Solutions, Inc.

• Amendment 1 to agreement PR00004324 with Vision Government Solutions, Inc. to reduce scope of support services and contract amounts for 2026 and 2027

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will vote on approving the agenda and minutes from August 12, 2025, and review a claims register. Two new business items involve granting permanent and temporary construction easements to Hennepin County for bridges in Eden Prairie and Minneapolis for nominal fees.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Claims register for period ending August 8, 2025
• Negotiated agreement A2513039: permanent bridge easement over Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie (receive $1) and temporary construction easement through 2026
• Negotiated agreements A2311703 and A2311704: permanent easements on Midtown Corridor bridges at Cedar Avenue and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis (receive $2)

The Authority approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It approved and ratified claims register 25‑HCRRA‑0013. The board adopted a resolution for a permanent bridge easement (A2513039) and adopted resolutions for permanent easements on Midtown Corridor bridges at Cedar Avenue and Portland Avenue (A2311703, A2311704).

• Approved agenda (motion by Kevin Anderson, seconded by Angela Conley)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Marion Greene, seconded by Irene Fernando)
• Approved/ratified claims register 25‑HCRRA‑0013 (motion by Debbie Goettel, seconded by Irene Fernando)
• Adopted resolution for permanent bridge easement A2513039 (01/01/25‑12/31/26) (motion by Kevin Anderson, seconded by Debbie Goettel)
• Adopted resolutions for permanent easements A2311703 and A2311704 on Midtown Corridor bridges at Cedar Ave and Portland Ave (motion by Marion Greene, seconded by Angela Conley)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board will consider and vote on several contracts and agreements, including a $9,200,000 electronic home monitoring service for community corrections. It will also review design approvals for Penn Lake Library renovation and multiple transportation projects with costs ranging from $1.7 M to $4 M. Additional items include adoption of a Toward Zero Deaths road safety plan and a new ADA Transition Plan for county transportation.

• Contract PR00007687 with BI Incorporated for electronic home monitoring services, NTE $9,200,000 (10/01/25‑09/30/30)
• Schematic design approval for Penn Lake Library renovation, contract NTE $460,425 (09/29/25‑09/15/28)
• Amendment to design services for Lyndale Ave S reconstruction, increased NTE by $1,700,000 to $3,790,000
• Adoption of Hennepin County Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Action Plan for county roadways
• Adoption of Hennepin County ADA Transition Plan for transportation system accessibility

The Board approved the meeting agenda, the August 12 minutes, and the claims register for August 15. It adopted the Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan and the ADA Transition Plan. It referred numerous contracts and agreements to the appropriate committees for further review.

• Approved agenda (motion by Goettel, seconded by Conley)
• Approved August 12 meeting minutes (motion by Anderson, seconded by Greene)
• Approved claims register for period ending August 15, 2025 (motion by Anderson, seconded by Conley)
• Adopted Hennepin County Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan (refer to Public Works Committee)
• Adopted Hennepin County ADA Transition Plan (refer to Resident Services Committee)
• Referred Penn Lake Library Renovation design approval to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred multiple public‑works contracts (e.g., Lyndale Ave S, Sunset Dr) to Public Works Committee
• Referred Human Services & Public Health resolution to Human Services Committee

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will consider approving the previous meeting's minutes and a routine contract amendment. The amendment increases funding for Q Matic Corporation software and services by $32,000, raising the total not-to-exceed amount to $449,000 and extending the contract through December 31, 2026.

• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00001315 with Q Matic Corporation: increase NTE by $32,000 to $449,000, extend end date to 12/31/26

The Resident Services Committee approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00001315 with Q Matic Corporation, extending the contract end date to December 31, 2026 and raising the not‑to‑exceed amount by $32,000 to $449,000.

• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00001315 with Q Matic Corp, extending end date to 12/31/26 and increasing NTE by $32,000 to $449,000 (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider two routine items: a host site agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for an AmeriCorps member from MN GreenCorps for the Environment & Energy, Land & Water Unit, and authorization to acquire right of way by direct purchase or condemnation for various transportation projects. Approval of minutes from August 5, 2025, is also on the agenda.

• Agreement A189442 with MPCA to host an AmeriCorps member from MN GreenCorps, 10/08/25-09/04/26
• Authorization to acquire right of way by direct purchase or condemnation for various transportation projects (overview and detail maps attached)

The committee approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It denied a resolution to host an AmeriCorps member through an MPCA agreement. It approved a resolution authorizing the acquisition of right‑of‑way by purchase or condemnation for various transportation projects.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied MPCA AmeriCorps agreement (1 nay, 4 ayes)
• Approved authority to acquire right‑of‑way for transportation projects (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider a service level agreement with Hennepin Health System to support the Hennepin Emergency Medical Services program, including a $170,658 supplemental appropriation to the 2025 budget. The committee also has a resolution for routine Human Services & Public Health contracts and will approve prior meeting minutes.

• Service Level Agreement with Hennepin Health System for Hennepin Emergency Medical Services program, adding $170,658 to HSPH 2025 budget
• Resolution 25-0328 for Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments (details not provided)

The Human Services Committee approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a Human Services & Public Health resolution (25‑0328) covering contracts with provider 2512. The committee further approved a service level agreement with Hennepin Health System that adds $170,658 to the 2025 HSPH budget for the EMS program.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑2)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution 25‑0328 (5‑2)
• Approved Service Level Agreement adding $170,658 to EMS budget (5‑2)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will consider authorizing staff to pursue 2026 state bonding appropriations. The body will also review a watershed board appointment and a zero-waste implementation project in Minneapolis.

• Authorization for county staff to pursue 2026 state general obligation bonding appropriations
• Agreement A2512864 with MPCA to host an AmeriCorps member from MN GreenCorps (10/13/25-09/04/26)
• Appointments for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board
• Discussion on accelerating zero-waste implementation in Minneapolis

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting. It rejected the MPCA agreement to host an AmeriCorps member. It approved a resolution authorizing staff to seek 2026 state general‑obligation bonding funds. It moved two items forward to the September 9 board meeting: the Nine Mile Creek Watershed Board appointments and the Minneapolis zero‑waste implementation plan.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected MPCA Agreement A2512864 to host AmeriCorps member (non‑consent)
• Approved resolution to authorize staff to pursue 2026 state general‑obligation bonding appropriations (consent)
• Progressed Nine Mile Creek Watershed Board applicants to September 9 board meeting
• Progressed Accelerating zero‑waste implementation in Minneapolis to September 9 board meeting

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

This meeting of the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is largely procedural, covering agenda approval, previous meeting minutes, and a claims register. No new business items are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of the agenda
• Minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting
• Claims register

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved its meeting agenda and the July 29, 2025 minutes. Both approvals were unanimous. The board then adjourned the meeting, scheduling the next session for Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until Sep 9, 2025

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board will approve its agenda, honor the retirement of County Administrator David J. Hough, and consider several consent items. Key decisions include awarding a $7,468,542.39 contract for the Medina roof replacement and authorizing various grant and service agreements. The Board will also discuss right‑of‑way acquisitions for transportation projects and updates on human services and public health contracts.

• Award contract FC00000181 to Noor Construction GBC for Medina Roof Replacement, NTE $7,468,542.39 (13.A)
• Service Level Agreement with Hennepin Health System adding $170,658 support to EMS program (6.K)
• Amendment to Q Matic Corporation agreement increasing NTE by $32,000 to $449,000 (6.N)
• Authorization to acquire right‑of‑way for various transportation projects (6.M)
• Grant agreements: $1,500,000 for Homework Starts with Home program and $8,075,000 for Family Homeless Prevention program (9.H, 9.I)

The Hennepin County Board adopted several resolutions, including a $8.075 million grant to the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program and a $1.5 million grant for the Homework Starts with Home program. It also declared the property at 8941 Portland Ave S surplus and authorized its sale to Touchstone Mental Health. Claims registers for August 1 and August 8, 2025 were approved, and multiple agreements were referred to the appropriate committees.

• Adopted resolution honoring retiring County Administrator David J. Hough
• Approved the meeting agenda and July 29, 2025 minutes
• Referred several AmeriCorps and bonding appropriations agreements to committees
• Approved/ratified Claims Register for periods ending Aug 1 and Aug 8, 2025
• Adopted grant A2512992 with MN Housing Finance Agency for $8,075,000 Family Homeless Prevention program
• Adopted grant A2513028 with MN Housing Finance Agency for $1,500,000 Homework Starts with Home program
• Declared 8941 Portland Ave S surplus and authorized sale to Touchstone Mental Health
• Adopted multiple service contracts and amendments (e.g., Parabon NanoLabs, Act One Group, Bridging, Inc.)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will approve new contracts for homebuyer assistance and business consulting, forgive a debt with Clare Apartments, and appoint a new executive director.

• Amendment to NeighborWorks agreement increases funding to $1,490,000
• Forgiveness of $425,000 debt with Clare Apartments for 929 Central Ave NE
• New consulting agreement with Elevate Hennepin increases NTE to $2,320,000
• Agreement with Crystal Economic Development Authority for Town Center planning ($17,710)
• Appointment of new Executive Director

The Authority approved its agenda and the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It ratified the claims register for the period ending June 30, 2025. Several resolutions were adopted, including funding amendments, contract terminations, new agreements, and the appointment of a new Executive Director.

• Approved agenda (Resolution 25-HCHRA-0025)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (Resolution 25-HCHRA-0025)
• Approved/ratified Claims Register for period ending June 30, 2025 (Resolution 25-HCHRA-0025)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00005749 with NeighborWorks Home Partners, increasing NTE by $245,000 to $1,490,000 (Resolution 25-HCHRA-0026)
• Adopted termination and forgiveness of 2003 AHIF Agreement A041196 with Clare Apartments Limited Partnership, NTE $425,000 (Resolution 25-HCHRA-0027)
• Adopted negative agreements with Dakota, Ramsey, and Scott counties ($104,000) and with Edward Lowe Foundation (NTE $137,500) (Resolution 25-HCHRA-0028)
• Adopted amendment to Elevate Hennepin advising agreements, increasing total NTE by $165,000 to $2,320,000 (Resolution 25-HCHRA-0029)
• Adopted appointment of Executive Director of the Authority (Resolution 25-HCHRA-0032)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several infrastructure contracts, grant agreements, and maintenance partnerships. Key items include roadway improvements in Orono and Wayzata and environmental grant funding.

• Cost participation and maintenance of Fletcher Bypass in Rogers, estimated county cost $3,533,985
• Design and engineering for Bridge No. 27565 and CSAH 15 improvements in Orono and Wayzata, NTE $511,166.20
• 2025 ERF grant agreements totaling NTE $1,866,428
• Section 5310 TCAP grant application to MnDOT, estimated $620,000 received
• Green Partners environmental grants totaling NTE $236,300

The committee approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including contracts for waste services, bridge design, maintenance participation, and cost‑sharing for the Fletcher Bypass. The committee also approved several grant agreements for environmental, economic‑development, and state transportation funding.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved agreements with Bridging, Inc. (NTE $35,000) and Certified Recycling LLC (NTE $160,000)
• Approved work order with SRF Consulting Group for bridge rehab (NTE $511,166.20)
• Approved modification of agreement PW 42-40-22 to add Edina participation (no budget change)
• Approved cost‑participation agreement with Rogers for Fletcher Bypass (estimated $3,533,985)
• Approved Green Partners environmental grant agreements (total NTE $236,300)
• Approved 2025 ERF grant agreements (total NTE $1,866,428) including St. Louis Park agreements
• Authorized Section 5310 TCAP grant application to MnDOT (estimated $620,000)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The committee is voting on an amendment to increase funding for a jail management system contract with Act One Group by $776,125, bringing the total to $2,606,012.50. It will also approve minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting.

• Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00002772 with Act One Group, Inc. for jail management system, increasing NTE by $776,125 to $2,606,012.50 (through 11/16/26)

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00002772 with Act One Group, Inc., increasing the contract's not-to-exceed amount by $776,125 to a total of $2,606,012.50. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00002772 with Act One Group, Inc., increasing NTE by $776,125 to $2,606,012.50 (consent)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is meeting to review contracts and grant agreements. The session includes the acceptance of funds from the MN Housing Finance Agency for homelessness prevention and housing stability programs.

• Resolution 25-0299 regarding Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments
• Agreement A2513028 with MN Housing Finance Agency for the Homework Starts with Home program: $1,500,000
• Agreement A2512992 with MN Housing Finance Agency for Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program: $8,075,000

The Human Services Committee approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a Human Services & Public Health resolution (item 2.A). It also approved two grant agreements with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency: a $1.5M Homework Starts with Home program and an $8.075M Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution (consent)
• Approved $1,500,000 Homework Starts with Home grant (consent)
• Approved $8,075,000 Family Homeless Prevention grant (consent)

Health Committee

The Hennepin County Health Committee will review the minutes from its July 22, 2025 meeting. It will also discuss and potentially approve Agreement PR00007654 with Parabon NanoLabs Inc., which provides forensic artist and sculpture services for 2D and 3D facial approximations. The contract runs from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2030 and is limited to $107,000.

• Approve minutes from the July 22, 2025 Health Committee meeting
• Consider Agreement PR00007654 with Parabon NanoLabs Inc. for forensic artist and sculpture services, not to exceed $107,000, covering 08/01/25‑07/31/30

The committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It also approved agreement PR00007654 with Parabon NanoLabs Inc. to provide forensic artist and sculpture services, not to exceed $107,000, for the period 08/01/25‑07/31/30. Both actions were approved by consent.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved agreement PR00007654 with Parabon NanoLabs Inc., up to $107,000 (consent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will vote to declare property at 8941 Portland Ave S in Bloomington surplus and authorize its sale to Touchstone Mental Health for intensive residential treatment services. Other routine items include ratifying permits and leases, amending a contract for panoramic imaging services, and approving HUD plan amendments. Discussion items cover accelerating zero-waste programs in Minneapolis and county board governance of Hennepin Healthcare.

• Sale of surplus property at 8941 Portland Ave S to Touchstone Mental Health for residential treatment
• Amendment to Cyclomedia Technology contract for panoramic imaging, NTE $1,864,245 over five years
• Lease with Minneapolis Public Housing Authority for NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, $28,204 first-year rent
• HUD Annual Action Plan amendments: $79,324 CDBG grant to Minnetonka, up to $1.85 million in other awards
• Discussion on county board governance of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc.

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will vote to approve a lease extension for property in Hopkins and a permanent easement agreement with the Met Council in Orono. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approving the meeting minutes and claims register.

• Approve lease extension with 43 Hoops, LLC in Hopkins through 04/30/27
• Approve easement agreement with Met Council in Orono for sewer purposes
• Approve July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Claims register review
• Approval of the agenda

The Authority adopted Amendment 3 to Lease Agreement 73-32098 with 43 Hoops, LLC for rental of HCRRA property in Hopkins, extending through 04/30/27 at a cost of $165,143. It also adopted Negative Easement Agreement A2512972 with the Metropolitan Council for permanent sanitary sewer purposes and temporary construction in Orono from 01/01/26 to 12/31/27, valued at $627,247. Both resolutions were adopted with affirmative votes. No further business was taken.

• Adopted lease agreement with 43 Hoops, LLC ($165,143)
• Adopted negative easement agreement with Met Council ($627,247)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will meet to appoint a new County Administrator and approve several high-value contracts for security and infrastructure. The board is also reviewing watershed management levies and housing grant funds.

• Appointment of Jodi Wentland as County Administrator effective 08/01/2025
• Contract with Unparalleled Security L.L.C. for facility security staffing, NTE $7,781,576
• Purchase of traffic signal poles from Millerbernd Manufacturing Co., estimated cost $2,000,000
• Agreement with Rogers for Fletcher Bypass cost participation and maintenance, estimated county cost $3,533,985
• 2026 max levies for Bassett Creek ($2,503,500), Shingle Creek ($848,400), and Elm Creek ($630,000) Watershed Management Commissions

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 8 minutes. They declared the property at 8941 Portland Ave S surplus and authorized its sale to Touchstone Mental Health, then referred that resolution to the Public Works Committee. Numerous contracts, permits and grant agreements were also referred to the appropriate standing committees for further action.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Declared 8941 Portland Ave S surplus and authorized sale to Touchstone Mental Health – referred to Public Works Committee
• Referred multiple service contracts (e.g., Cyclomedia, Parabon NanoLabs) to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred housing grant agreements to Human Services Committee
• Referred zero‑waste initiative to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred public‑works contracts (e.g., Bridge rehabilitation, Fletcher Bypass) to Public Works Committee
• Referred health‑system governance resolution to Health Committee

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider approving Amendment 1 to an agreement with Miller & Chevalier Chartered for legal services, extending the contract end date to June 30, 2026, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $150,000. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 24, 2025, meeting.

• Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00007378 with Miller & Chevalier Chartered for legal services, extending to 06/30/26 and increasing NTE by $150,000

The committee approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to reject Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00007378, which would have extended the contract end date and increased the not‑to‑exceed amount by $150,000. The motion to reject passed with five ayes and one nay.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected Amendment 1 to Agreement PR00007378 – extend end date to 06/30/26 and add $150,000 (5‑1)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on several routine items including a $2 million contract for traffic signal poles, a $82,680 grant for bridge replacement, and a $15,000 organics drop-off grant. They will also discuss and act on grants for natural resource projects totaling $61,442 and tree canopy grants totaling $332,731. All items are new business with no public hearings scheduled.

• Execute contract with Millerbernd Manufacturing Co. for traffic signal poles, county cost $2,000,000
• Agreement with MnDOT to accept $82,680 for Bridge No. 91131 replacement over Twin Lake Creek in Crystal and Brooklyn Center
• Amendment to agreement with Three Rivers Park District for CSAH 66 multimodal safety improvements, increasing county NTE to $1,048,000
• Authorize variance request for Lake Harriet Parkway paving project, no county cost
• Negotiate 12 Healthy Tree Canopy grant agreements totaling $332,731

The committee approved a variance request for the Lake Harriet Parkway paving project and a $15,000 organics drop‑off grant. It also authorized a $2 million contract for traffic signal poles and accepted grant funds for a bridge replacement and CSAH 66 safety improvements. Finally, the committee approved several environmental grant agreements totaling $394,173.

• Approved variance request for Lake Harriet Parkway paving project (no county cost) (consent)
• Approved organics drop‑off grant with Hennepin Recycling Group, up to $15,000 (consent)
• Approved contract with Millerbernd Manufacturing for traffic signal poles, $2,000,000 estimate (consent)
• Accepted LBRP grant for Bridge No. 91131 replacement, county receives $82,680 (consent)
• Approved amendment increasing county NTE to $1,048,000 for CSAH 66 multimodal safety improvements (consent)
• Accepted federal force account funds for CSAH 66 signal equipment, county receives $1,737,000 (consent)
• Approved Good Steward natural‑resource grant agreements, total NTE $61,442 (consent)
• Approved 12 Healthy Tree Canopy grant agreements, total NTE $332,731 (consent)

Health Committee

The Health Committee will meet to review minutes from June 3, 2025. The body is considering an amendment to extend the end date of an agreement with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council.

• Amendment 2 to Agreement A2211522 with National Health Care for the Homeless Council to extend the end date to 12/31/25

The committee approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved Amendment 2 to Agreement A2211522 with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, extending the Healthcare for the Homeless Program end date to 12/31/2025 with no change to the not‑to‑exceed amount. Both actions passed unanimously among the six commissioners present; Commissioner Marion Greene was absent.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Agreement A2211522, extending end date to 12/31/25, no NTE change (6‑0)

Human Services Committee

The committee is considering several contracts and amendments related to public health and social services. This includes agreements with the MN Dept of Veterans Affairs and the City of Bloomington.

• Resolution 25-0270 regarding Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments
• Amendment to JPA A2412454 with the City of Bloomington for the Embedded Social Worker Program
• JPA A2512918 with MN Dept of Veterans Affairs for 1.0 FTE Senior Veteran’s Social Worker ($100,000 received)
• JPA A2512919 with MN Dept Veteran Affairs for services for veterans experiencing homelessness ($300,000 received)

The committee approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. Four resolutions were approved by consent: a Human Services & Public Health contract, an amendment to the Bloomington embedded social worker program, a senior veteran social worker position funded at $100,000, and a veteran homelessness services contract funded at $300,000. No further business was taken.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution (consent)
• Approved amendment to JPA A2412454 with the City of Bloomington (consent)
• Approved JPA A2512918 for a senior veteran social worker, $100,000 (consent)
• Approved JPA A2512919 for veteran homelessness services, $300,000 (consent)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review minutes from the June 24 meeting and consider several budget items. It will establish 2026 premium rates for the county’s self‑insured dental care program and negotiate multiple inter‑agency agreements. The committee will also set 2026 maximum levies for several watershed management commissions, including a $2,503,500 levy for Bassett Creek.

• Approve 2026 premium rates for the county self‑insured dental care program (employees, dependents, retirees)
• Negotiate amendment to Reciprocal Use Agreement with NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center, 1313 Penn Avenue North, Minneapolis
• Set Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission 2026 max levy at $2,503,500 for water‑quality and flood‑reduction projects
• Set Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission 2026 max levy at $630,000 for water‑quality projects
• Negotiate HUD amendment for 2025 HOME program, increasing funds to $1,564,635

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the 2026 premium rates for the county's self‑insured dental program and a reciprocal use agreement with NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center. It also set 2026 maximum levies for several watershed management commissions, including a $2,503,500 levy for Bassett Creek. Additional resolutions modified HUD housing agreements, a lodge contract, and authorized membership in two national purchasing cooperatives at no cost to the county.

• Approved 2026 premium rates for self‑insured dental care program (consent)
• Approved amendment to Reciprocal Use Agreement with NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, 1313 Penn Ave N (consent)
• Approved Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission 2026 levy of $630,000 (consent)
• Approved Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission 2026 levy of $2,503,500 (consent)
• Approved Shingle Creek ($848,400) and West Mississippi ($106,050) Watershed Management Commission 2026 levies (consent)
• Approved HUD 2025 HOME agreement modification increasing receivable to $1,564,635 (consent)
• Approved amendment to contract with Tasks Unlimited Lodges, increasing NTE to $538,380 (consent)
• Approved agreements to join national purchasing cooperatives with Region 8 Education Service Center and Public Promise Procurement at no cost (consent)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will vote to approve the meeting agenda. It will adopt the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. The board will review the Claims Register for the period ending May 30, 2025 (item 25-HCRRA-0010). Any new business will be considered after these items.

• Approval of the agenda
• Adoption of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Claims Register for period ending May 30, 2025 (25-HCRRA-0010)

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved its meeting agenda. The board also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. Additionally, the claims register for the period ending May 30, 2025 was approved and ratified. No further business was taken.

• Agenda approved
• June 10, 2025 minutes approved
• Claims register (25-HCRRA-0010) approved/ratified

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board will consider a range of contracts, agreements, and funding actions, including infrastructure projects, watershed management levies, and grant acceptances. Several items require approval of contract awards and amendments to existing agreements. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as the pledge of allegiance, minutes approval, and commissioner communications.

• Award Contract FC00000179 to Donlar Construction for City Hall Jail Medical Unit Expansion, $2,335,000
• Execute Contract No. CM00001439 with Millerbernd Manufacturing Co. to purchase traffic signal poles, estimated county cost $2,000,000
• Set Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission 2026 max levy at $2,503,500 for water‑quality projects
• Accept LBRP grant funds for Bridge No. 91131 replacement on CSAH 10, county receives $82,680
• Negotiate amendment to Reciprocal Use Agreement with NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center at 1313 Penn Avenue North

The commissioners approved the agenda after moving item 13E to the Hennepin Highlights section. They also approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. All listed correspondence and department communications were referred as recommended. Numerous resolutions were referred to the Administration, Operations and Budget Committee, Health Committee, Human Services Committee, and Public Works Committee for further action.

• Approved agenda amendment (item 13E moved to Hennepin Highlights)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Referred all listed correspondence as recommended
• Referred 2026 dental care premium rates to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred Elm Creek Watershed management plan amendment to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee
• Referred Health Care for the Homeless program amendment to Health Committee
• Referred Hennepin County Embedded Social Worker Program amendment to Human Services Committee
• Referred multiple Public Works contracts and grant agreements to Public Works Committee

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The committee will vote on two new intergovernmental agreements: one with the Minnesota Department of Corrections for Intensive Supervised Release worth $3,778,400, and another with the Minnesota District Court for Drug Court and Mental Health Court Services worth $716,878. Both contracts run from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting.

• Agreement A2512873 with MN Dept of Corrections for Intensive Supervised Release, $3,778,400 (received), July 2025–June 2027
• Two new agreements with MN District Court for Drug Court and Mental Health Court Services, $716,878 (received), July 2025–June 2027
• Approval of June 3, 2025 committee meeting minutes

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $716,878 agreement with the Minnesota District Court for Drug Court and Mental Health Court Services covering July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. Additionally, the committee approved a $3,778,400 agreement with the Minnesota Department of Corrections for Intensive Supervised Release for the same period. All items were approved by consent.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved $716,878 Drug Court & Mental Health Court Services agreement (07/01/25‑06/30/27) (consent)
• Approved $3,778,400 Intensive Supervised Release agreement (07/01/25‑06/30/27) (consent)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider several new business items. These include a modification to a supportive housing strategy award, an amendment to an agreement with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust, and a preliminary approval to issue tax‑exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for an affordable‑housing preservation project at 3400 Parklawn Ave and 5010 Summit Ave in Edina. The board will also review agreements for business‑district initiatives, commercial real‑estate assistance, and pre‑development assistance, as well as a supplemental appropriation for the 2024 budget.

• Modify supportive housing strategy award (no change to NTE) – item 4.A
• Amend agreement A071927 with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust to revise income limit – item 4.B
• Preliminary approval to issue tax‑exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for affordable housing at 3400 Parklawn Ave and 5010 Summit Ave, Edina – item 4.C
• Negotiate Business District Initiative agreement with City of Hopkins, NTE $40,000 – item 4.D
• Negotiate six TOC predevelopment assistance agreements for emerging developers, NTE $200,000 – item 4.F

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved its agenda, minutes, and claims register. It then adopted seven resolutions covering a supportive‑housing award modification, an income‑limit revision for a West Hennepin affordable‑housing agreement, preliminary approval to issue tax‑exempt multifamily housing bonds for a preservation project at 3400 Parklawn Ave and 5010 Summit Ave in Edina, a business‑district initiative with the City of Hopkins, technical‑assistance agreements for small‑business commercial‑real‑estate ownership, pre‑development assistance for emerging developers, and a supplemental appropriation to amend the 2024 budget. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted supportive housing strategy award modification (no change to NTE)
• Adopted amendment to agreement with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust revising income limit
• Adopted preliminary approval to issue tax‑exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for affordable‑housing preservation at 3400 Parklawn Ave and 5010 Summit Ave, Edina
• Adopted business‑district initiative agreement with City of Hopkins (NTE $40,000)
• Adopted four agreements to provide commercial‑real‑estate ownership technical assistance to eligible local small businesses (NTE $100,000)
• Adopted six agreements for TOC pre‑development assistance to eligible local emerging developers (NTE $200,000)
• Adopted supplemental appropriation to amend the 2024 HCHRA budget and authorize inter‑fund cash transfers

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review and vote on a resolution (25-0243) authorizing contracts and amendments with providers, as detailed in the HSPH Board Report 2509. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. No other business or public hearings are listed.

• Resolution 25-0243: Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments with providers (details in HSPH Board Report 2509)

The committee approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Human Services & Public Health resolution (2509, 25‑0243) covering contracts and amendments with a provider. Both actions were adopted by unanimous consent of the commissioners present.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution 2509 (25‑0243) (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several agreements and a variance request. Key items include accepting MnDOT grant funds for bridge replacements on Vernon Avenue in Edina and France Avenue in Bloomington, and a negotiated agreement to increase the capital budget for CSAH 82 (Mill Street). The committee will also review a variance request for the Lowry Ave reconstruction and contract amendments for food‑waste and environmental education programs.

• Authorize variance request for State Aid Operations on CSAH 153 (Lowry Ave) reconstruction
• Accept MnDOT LBRP grant of $1,102,517.06 for Bridge No. 4510 replacement on Vernon Ave, Edina
• Accept MnDOT LBRP grant of $357,711.58 for Bridge No. 90475 replacement on France Ave, Bloomington
• Negotiate agreement to increase capital budget for CSAH 82 (Mill Street) by $1,880,000
• Amend agreement with Padilla to extend food‑waste campaign, increasing NTE by $395,000 to $995,000

The committee approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It then approved a series of resolutions and agreements covering a variance request for CSAH 153 reconstruction, an extension of a food‑waste prevention campaign, environmental education services, two bridge grant acceptances, a negative agreement for CSAH 73, and a budget increase for CSAH 82. All items were approved by consent.

• Approved minutes from June 3, 2025 meeting
• Approved variance request for CSAH 153 (Lowry Ave) reconstruction (project 2140800)
• Approved amendment to agreement PR00005401 with Padilla, extending food waste campaign to 12/31/26 and increasing NTE by $395,000 to $995,000
• Approved agreement PR00007167 with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for environmental education services, NTE $90,000 (07/08/25‑12/31/27)
• Approved agreement PW 18-40-25 with MnDOT to accept LBRP grant for Bridge No. 4510 replacement on Vernon Avenue, county receives $1,102,517.06
• Approved agreement PW 33-40-25 with MnDOT to accept LBRP grant for Bridge No. 90475 replacement on France Avenue, county receives $357,711.58
• Approved negative agreement PW 26-17-25 with Plymouth and Three Rivers Park District for CSAH 73, total county cost $1,060,000 and capital project budget increase $25,000
• Approved agreements for CSAH 82 (Mill Street), project 2182300, increasing capital budget by $1,880,000

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will discuss a HUD Annual Action Plan amendment and a remodeling project for the ACF Men’s Visitation/Education and Staff Training area. The body will also consider board appointments and a loan for Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc.

• HUD Annual Action Plan substantial amendment with award modifications not to exceed $1,000,000
• Budget and schematic design approval for ACF Men’s Visitation/Education and Staff Training Remodeling (Project 1008038)
• Ratification of permits and leases from 01/01/25-03/31/25 not to exceed $15,000
• Proposed withdrawal from Joint Powers Agmt A166677 for Youth Curfew/Truancy Services effective January 1, 2026
• Loan to Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc. for capital medical equipment purchases

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved several consent resolutions, including permits and leases up to $15,000, a design and budget for the ACF Men’s Visitation/Education remodeling project, and a $1,000,000 amendment to the 2023 HUD Annual Action Plan. It also approved a negotiation agreement with the Minnesota Department of Revenue and a withdrawal from a joint powers agreement for Youth Curfew/Truancy Services. Additionally, the committee progressed two board‑appointment resolutions to the July 8 board meeting and revised a loan to Hennepin Healthcare Systems for medical equipment.

• Approved permits, leases, and related agreements up to $15,000 (consent)
• Approved schematic design and budget for ACF Men’s Visitation/Education and Staff Training Remodeling project (consent)
• Approved $1,000,000 amendment to the 2023 HUD Annual Action Plan (consent)
• Approved negotiation agreement with MN Dept of Revenue for local sales tax administration (consent)
• Approved withdrawal from joint powers agreement for Youth Curfew/Truancy Services (consent)
• Progressed 2025 Watershed Board appointments to July 8 board meeting (progress)
• Progressed 2025 Community Advisory Board appointments to July 8 board meeting (progress)
• Revised loan to Hennepin Healthcare Systems for capital medical equipment purchases (revise)