DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Closed Executive Session: Dakota County Board Of Commissioner Safety Training
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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 Minn. Stat. § 13D.05 3(d) related to security and emergency response procedures during the Dakota County Board meeting of September 23, 2025, to discuss the following:
- Safety protocol and training with the Dakota County Board of Commissioners.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, upon adoption of a resolution by majority vote, the Dakota County Board is authorized, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05 3(d), to hold a closed executive session to discuss issues related to security and emergency response procedures;
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners desires to meet with the Sheriff’s Office and Risk Management to discuss County Board room safety and training for the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the disclosure of such information would pose a danger to public safety or compromise security procedures or responses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby closes the Dakota County Board of Commissioners meeting on September 23, 2025, and recesses to conference room 3A, Administration Center, Hastings, to discuss Board safety training with the Sheriff’s Office and Risk Management.
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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: Joe Leko
Author: Jeni Reynolds