DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Summary Of Conclusions Of Closed Executive Session To Evaluate Performance Of County Manager
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
The Open Meeting Law requires a public body to summarize its conclusions regarding a closed performance evaluation at an open meeting.
SUMMARY
The Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(a), permits a public body to close a meeting to evaluate the performance of an individual subject to its authority. On November 18, 2025, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners held a closed executive session to evaluate the performance of the County Manager.
On the scale of highest to lowest ratings - Exceptional Performance, Greatly Exceeds Performance Standards, Exceeds Performance Standards, Meets Performance Standards, and Below Performance Standards - the County Manager received a Greatly Exceeds Performance Standards rating. A rating of Greatly Exceeds Performance Standards is to recognize extraordinary performance. This rating may result form especially noteworthy accomplishments and/or exceptional performance during the review period that exemplifies organizational excellence.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of the resolution.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The County Manager’s 2026 compensation is presented to the County Board in a separate resolution for approval. It is included in the County Manager’s 2026 recommended budget
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☒ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(a), the County Board held a closed executive session on November 18, 2025, to evaluate the performance of the County Manager; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, Subd. 3(a) requires that the County Board summarize its conclusions regarding the evaluations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That based upon a review of the County Manager’s performance, the Manager’s performance is rated at the level of Greatly Exceeds Performance Standards.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Andy Benish
Author: Andy Benish