DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Closed Executive Session: Discussion Of Legal Strategy In Najma Abdisalan Ali v. Dakota County
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Hold a closed executive session.
SUMMARY
The Dakota County Attorney has advised that prior to closing a County Board meeting, pursuant to the Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13D, the County Board must resolve by majority vote to close the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
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The County Manager has recommended that a closed executive session be held pursuant to attorney-client privilege during the Dakota County Board meeting of September 24, 2024, to discuss the following:
• the legal strategy in Najma Abdisalan Ali v. Dakota County.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Fiscal impact will be discussed in closed session.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Najma Abdisalan Ali (Ali) commenced a lawsuit against Dakota County (County); and
WHEREAS, Ali provided the County with a settlement demand; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, the County Attorney's Office provided a confidential memorandum to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners (Board) explaining the legal strategy in this matter; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the information contained in the confidential memorandum, the Board determined a closed session discussion with the Dakota County Attorney's Office was not required prior to providing direction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Dakota County Attorney’s Office to proceed with the proposed legal strategy as set forth in the confidential memorandum provided to the Board.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Heidi Welsch
Author: Jeni Reynolds