DEPARTMENT: Central Operations Administration
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Approval Of Disability Advisory Council 2026 Work Plan
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve the Disability Advisory Council 2026 Work Plan.
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 Disability Advisory Committee 2026 work plan include:
• Act as a sounding board on design considerations for 2026 capital projects, and offer recommendations to support inclusive, compliant physical environments.
• Review housing-related challenges, offer accessibility expertise, and recommend approaches to improve stability and equitable access for disabled residents.
• Provide guidance on accessible design and community engagement for the Public Art Framework and recommend practices that ensure public art is inclusive for all users.
• Serve as an informed sounding board for countywide ADA efforts.
• Review the Parks Visitor Services Plan to provide technical accessibility insight and recommend ways to ensure park experiences are inclusive and usable for all visitors.
• Provide accessibility guidance on planned library services and facilities and offer recommendations that enhance inclusive access for all library users.
• Identify common barriers and opportunities in disability services to share with county departments, to support service improvements.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommend the approval of the Disability Advisory Council 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 topics they will study or advise on, which are outlined in their annual work plan; and
WHEREAS, the Disability Advisory Council drafted potential direction for their efforts in 2026; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Disability Advisory Council 2026 work plan be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby
approves the Disability Advisory Council 2026 work plan.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Disability Advisory Council 2026 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: Jessica Parker Carlson
Author: Jessica Johnson