DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Legal Strategy In Abulla Cham 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 January 20, 2026, to discuss the following:
• Legal strategy in Cham 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, Abulla Cham (Plaintiff) commenced a lawsuit against Dakota County (County); and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2026, the County Attorney's Office provided a confidential memorandum to the Board explaining the legal strategy in this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the litigation strategy as set forth by the County Attorney’s Office in the confidential memorandum dated January 15, 2026.
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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