DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Closed Executive Session: County Manager’s Mid-Year Review
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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. § 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 during the Dakota County Board meeting on May 5, 2026, to discuss the following:
• Evaluate the performance of the County Manager. The County Manager has agreed to the closed executive session for this purpose.
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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(a), to hold a closed executive session to evaluate the performance of an individual who is subject to its authority; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners desires to meet to evaluate the performance of the County Manager.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby closes the County Board Meeting on May 5, 2026, and recesses to conference room 3A, Administration Center, Hastings, to evaluate the performance of the County Manager, Heidi Welsch.
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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: Heidi Welsch
Author: Jeni Reynolds