DEPARTMENT: Veterans Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Annual Appropriation To Dakota County Veterans Service Organizations In Support Of 2025 Memorial Day Events, Activities, Or To Purchase Items To Support Memorial Day
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Appropriate 2025 funds to Veterans Service Organizations within Dakota County to support Memorial Day events, activities, or to purchase items to support Memorial Day.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375.35, the County Board has authority to appropriate annual funds to each post of a recognized military service persons' organizations or society, holding charter from Congress or incorporated in MN, organized and existing in Dakota County, to defray Memorial Day expenses. If restrictions prevent Veterans Service Organizations from holding or sponsoring Memorial Day events, funds can be utilized to purchase items to support Memorial Day, including flags or plaques, etc. that honor and commemorate military personnel.
As in past years, staff recommends that each Veterans Service Organization within Dakota County listed below receive $100, for a total appropriation $2,200, for its use in funding Memorial Day activities or to purchase items to support Memorial Day in the organization’s community. Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26, 2025.
• Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776
• Apple Valley VVA Chapter 363
• Burnsville American Legion Post 1700, Patrick Kopp Post
• Burnsville VFW Post 5833, Glen C Turner Post
• Eagan American Legion Post 594, Daniel R. Olsen Post
• Farmington American Legion Post 189, Clifford Larson Post
• Farmington Sypal-Lundgren VFW Post 7662
• Hastings AMVETS Post 10
• Hastings Lyle Russell VFW Post 1210
• Hastings American Legion Post 47, Nelson-Lucking Post
• Inver Grove Heights Legion Post 424
• Lakeville American Legion Post 44, John Vessey Post
• Lakeville VFW Post 210, Oscar & John Soberg Post
• Mendota AMVETS 1, Raymond T. Furlong-Zigmund Post
• Mendota VFW Post 6690, Vasatka-Goers Post
• Minnesota DAV South Metro Chapter 40
• Rosemount American Legion Post 65
• Rosemount VFW Post 9433
• South St. Paul Abner Rude American Legion Post 481
• South St. Paul Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #5
• South St. Paul VFW Post 295, Gallagher-Hansen Post
• West St. Paul Challenger American Legion Post 521
OUTCOMES
Veterans Service Organizations will contribute to community engagement by holding activities to benefit both the military and general community. Veterans will be recognized for their service and contributions to the community.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends appropriation of funds to Veterans Service Organizations within Dakota County to support Memorial Day events, activities, or to purchase items to support Memorial Day.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Funding is included in the 2025 Veterans Services Budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375.35, the County Board has authority to appropriate annual funds to each post of a recognized military service persons' organizations or society, holding charter from Congress or incorporated in MN, organized and existing in Dakota County, to defray Memorial Day expenses; and
WHEREAS, as in past years, staff recommends that each Veterans Service Organization within Dakota County listed below receive $100, for a total appropriation of $2,200, for its use in funding Memorial Day activities or to purchase items to support Memorial Day in the organization’s community:
• Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776
• Apple Valley VVA Chapter 363
• Burnsville American Legion Post 1700, Patrick Kopp Post
• Burnsville VFW Post 5833, Glen C Turner Post
• Eagan American Legion Post 594, Daniel R. Olsen Post
• Farmington American Legion Post 189, Clifford Larson Post
• Farmington Sypal-Lundgren VFW Post 7662
• Hastings AMVETS Post 10
• Hastings Lyle Russell VFW Post 1210
• Hastings American Legion Post 47, Nelson-Lucking Post
• Inver Grove Heights Legion Post 424
• Lakeville American Legion Post 44, John Vessey Post
• Lakeville VFW Post 210, Oscar & John Soberg Post
• Mendota AMVETS 1, Raymond T. Furlong-Zigmund Post
• Mendota VFW Post 6690, Vasatka-Goers Post
• Minnesota DAV South Metro Chapter 40
• Rosemount American Legion Post 65
• Rosemount VFW Post 9433
• South St. Paul Abner Rude American Legion Post 481
• South St. Paul Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #5
• South St. Paul VFW Post 295, Gallagher-Hansen Post
• West St. Paul Challenger American Legion Post 521
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WHEREAS, Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to appropriate funds in the amount of $100 to each of the Veterans Service Organizations within Dakota County listed in the above Resolution summary, for a total appropriation of $2,200, to support Memorial Day events or activities, or to purchase items to support Memorial Day, 2025.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
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☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Lisa Thomas
Author: Lisa Thomas