DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Approval Of Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 Work Plan
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approval of the 2026 work plan for the Public Art Advisory Committee.
SUMMARY
County Board Policy No. 1015 directs advisory committees to consult at least annually with the County Board to seek concurrence regarding topics they will study or advise on, which are outlined in their annual work plan.
Planned focus areas for the Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 work plan include:
• Assist the Planning Office to create a public art blueprint plan for Dakota County in collaboration with the Planning Commission.
• Identify how the County’s inventory of public art intersects with all public art along the greenways.
• Host the Dakota County student art contest.
• Collaborate with Parks Department to offer inclusive and representative Music in the Parks events.
• Provide public art consultation to departments in Dakota County, as requested, to recommend or select art using approved criteria, particularly during planning and capital improvement projects that have high public art potential.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the approval of the Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 work plan.
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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, County Policy states that advisory committees are required to consult annually with the County Board to seek concurrence regarding the topics they will study or which they advise the County Board; and
WHEREAS, the Public Art Advisory Committee has discussed and drafted potential directions for their efforts in 2026; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 work plan to assist with public art blueprint planning, analyze public art inventory along greenways, host student art contest and collaborate and consult with departments on public art initiatives be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 work plan.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Public Art Advisory Committee 2026 Draft Work Plan
Attachment: Presentation Slides
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: Teresa Mitchell
Author: Sarah Kidwell